“Japanesque: The Japanese Print in the Era of Impressionism” exhibit introduces audiences to the development of the Japanese print over two centuries (1700–1900) and reveals its profound influence on Western art during the era of Impressionism. The term “Japanesque” was first used in English in the mid 1880s to refer to the Japanese style or […]
If you liked the previous exhibit (“Birth of Impressionism”), you’re gonna love this one even more… I know we did! The second of two exhibitions from the Musée d’Orsay’s permanent collection “Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cézanne and Beyond: Post Impressionist Masterpieces from the Musée d’Orsay” is on display at the de Young Museum in San Francisco
We love playing tourist in San Francisco – it’s such a FUN city to explore, walk, eat, shop… and people-watch! One of our latest adventures took us to Chinatown for the day. We headed over to the Fortune Cookie Factory – it’s been around for over 40 years and today it’s still a popular tourist
The serene setting at Chateau Montelena’s Jade Lake (pictured above and below) has to be one of the most spectacular sights in Napa Valley. And the winery’s “Bottle Shock: Behind the Scenes Tour” was one of the most enjoyable tours we’ve taken this year! For those of you who aren’t familiar with Bottle Shock,
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I hadn’t been to Niagara Falls since the mid-70s when my sister and I left London to travel across the U.S. via Greyhound Bus. Those were the days! Back then, we saw the falls from the American side of the border, but I never made it across to the Canadian side until this summer. It
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Adults-Only Pools Fun “Adults-Only” Pools are alive and well – and making a big splash in Las Vegas. Most of the Adult Pools open in the Spring and remain open through the Summer and early Fall. Pool entrance fees (cover charge) and hours are subject to change, so be sure to check with the
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We can’t wait to see this new exhibit from the Musée d’Orsay (our favorite museum in Paris). It opens at the de Young Museum in San Francisco, California on May 22, 2010 and runs to September 6, 2010. It’s sure to be a spectacular exhibit.“Birth of Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Musee d’Orsay” will be followed
Victoria, located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, is one of British Columbia’s most popular and charming tourist destinations. Known for its British ancestry and natural beauty, the quaint city of Victoria is surrounded by ocean and spectacular mountains. Rich in arts, culture,and history, Victoria is home to fine museums and art galleries, castles,
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