But one central question lies at the heart of Michael Katakis’ research: who was Ernest Hemingway, really?
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One Evening, Two Works of Art: Paris Opera Ballet at Palais Garnier
Paris Opera Ballet performed a tribute to Jerome Robbins at the stunning Palais Garnier theater.
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Montmartre: The OG Quartier des Artistes
Get a sense of Montmartre’s rich and varied history through my walking tour of this vibrant quartier.
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The Masterful Maison de Monet
You can’t help being hit with a wave of inspiration as you enter the gardens at La Fondation Claude Monet. There seem to be as many colors as there are flowers; thousands of petals growing upwards and outwards into one another and across an expanse of green.
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Heavenly Bodies: Art or Kitsch?
As I walked through the gallery with Ave Maria playing over a loudspeaker, I kept thinking: is this not a little kitschy?
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David Bowie Is: Up Close & Personal
In the fifth year of its international tour, “David Bowie Is” ends its journey at The Brooklyn Museum.
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A Gentleman in Moscow: A Must-Read!
My Grandfather, a voracious reader who averages about 5 books/week, declared this novel the best book he’s read in a year. To me, that was the ultimate rave review!
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A Survey of Modern Dance at Paul Taylor’s Lincoln Center Season
An evening with Paul Taylor, American Modern Dance was a wonderful survey of modern dance, from the turn of the 20th century through today.
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On Island Time in Islamorada
Islamorada may be known as the Sport Fishing Capital of the World, but it also has a blooming arts scene that complements the beauty of the locale and its laid-back, colorful vibe.
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