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        • Montreal
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Stratford Festival Rolls the Dice on Guys and Dolls — and Hits

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 by Margarita Ibbott
Devon Michael Brown Ensemble Guys and Dolls 2026 Photo Credit Ann Baggley via Stratford Festival

Returning to the Stratford Festival’s Guys and Dolls, after seeing the 2017 production, I was curious to see how director and Choreographer Donna Feore would approach the material this time around. The answer, happily, is … Read more

The Barnes Foundation: A Must-See Museum Every Art Lover Must Visit in Their Lifetime

September 2, 2025March 24, 2025 by Margarita Ibbott
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The first time I encountered the Barnes Foundation collection wasn’t in Philadelphia—it was at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris during my honeymoon in 1993. At the time, I had no idea that this was a … Read more

Plan Ahead: The Art Institute of Chicago Announces 2025 January-June Exhibition Schedule

January 14, 2025January 13, 2025 by Margarita Ibbott
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The Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) is one of the premier museums in North America and easily competes with any European fine art museum. I have visited the AIC many times through the years: alone, … Read more

Hopscotch Gallery in San Antonio: Quirky, Fun and An Adult Playground

February 26, 2026April 10, 2024 by Margarita Ibbott
Unknown Atmospheres Seth Nehil and Parallel Studio Hopscotch Gallery Photo Credit DownshiftingPRO

Hopscotch Gallery in San Antonio Bar, none of my favorite attractions in San Antonio were not The Alamo, The Missions, or even the museums. My favorite stop was a gallery in downtown San Antonio across … Read more

A Grand Theatre Spectacle: Phantom of the Opera takes the stage!

September 28, 2023September 28, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott
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Let me take you back to your high school musical or senior year class production. I’m sure it was Hamlet or West Side Story. The props were made by the students from shop class. The … Read more

Rotund People and Animals are The focus of the Botero Museum in Colombia – Bogota & Medellin

June 14, 2023May 30, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott
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Have you been to the outdoor Botero Museum in Colombia? Imagine seeing iconic bronze sculptures as you walk the streets of Medellin. Fernando Botero is a renowned Colombian artist best known for his signature style … Read more

What to see at the Stratford Festival in 2023

June 14, 2023April 3, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott
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Counting down the days until the start of the 2023 season. Wondering what to see at the Stratford Festival this year? I got you. This year promises to be just as intriguing as past years … Read more

World’s Most Recognizable Opera House, Plus 7 Equally as Stunning

September 6, 2024March 16, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott
Sydney Opera House Opera Houses of the World

Sydney Opera House – Opera Houses of the World

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