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Hotel du Couvent
Art
Why art lovers are checking into this former convent in Nice
Matthew Wexler Jan 12, 2026 0

Hôtel du Couvent in Nice features hundreds of curated works throughout its rooms and gardens. Consider it a museum with…

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"Was That Racist?" book cover
Books
Book Review: ‘Was That Racist?’ asks the questions we’re all thinking
Matthew Wexler Jan 6, 2026 0

Evelyn Carter's "Was That Racist?" offers clarity for bias debates—including the ones on Broadway.

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contemporary art gallery
Art
First impressions: 5 art spaces to visit in January
Karan Singh Jan 5, 2026 0

January's quieter galleries offer the perfect environment for these five compelling shows from Léon Spilliaert to San Francisco's 3rd annual…

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Paintings by Paul Simonon.
Art Music
What happens when The Clash’s Paul Simonon trades his bass for brushes?
Karan Singh Jan 3, 2026 0

At the 2026 LA Art Show, Paul Simonon's paintings prove punk and stillness don't clash. His canvases speak the same…

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Pedro Pascal, Dolly Parton.
Culture Take 5
Our 2026 wish list: Pedro Pascal on Broadway, a Dolly Parton ‘Country Icons’ dream tour & ‘The Princess Bride’ musical
Matthew Wexler Jan 1, 2026 0

From Pedro Pascal's Broadway return to Dolly Parton's dream country lineup, 1 Minute Critic reveals the cultural experiences worth manifesting…

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"Discoshow" 1st anniversary performance. Photo courtesy of Spiegelworld.
Dance
How ‘Discoshow’ honors the genre’s roots while keeping Vegas dancing
Matthew Wexler Dec 26, 2025 0

Spiegelworld's "Discoshow" blends disco history with Vegas spectacle. Rollerskating, LED floors, and authentic funk included.

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"Pont des Arts, Study 1," Paris, France, 1987. Donation Michael Kenna, ministère de la Culture, MPP.
Art
How Michael Kenna turned mist and memory into 124 perfect photographs
Matthew Wexler Dec 23, 2025 0

Photographer Michael Kenna brings 50 years of contemplative black and white landscapes to Nice's photography museum.

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Seah Hagan in "MOMIX: Alice."
Dance Reviews
‘MOMIX: Alice’ at the Joyce: The rabbit hole you actually want to fall into
Matthew Wexler Dec 19, 2025 0

Moses Pendleton's MOMIX returns to the Joyce Theater with "Alice," a gravity-defying dance illusion that reimagines Lewis Carroll's classic.

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Alexis Pratt and Melina Rabin in Bated Breath Theatre Company's "Dirty Books" about the evolution of banned books.
Books Take 5
The cast & creative behind ‘Dirty Books’ share their favorite banned lit, from Sohn to Salinger
Matthew Wexler Dec 18, 2025 0

Director Mara Lieberman and cast reveal banned book recommendations that inspired "Dirty Books," from queer Yiddish theater to dystopian American…

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The B-52s and DEVO album covers
Music
The B-52s and DEVO prove their brand of New Wave never gets old with extended Cosmic De-Evolution Tour
Karan Singh Dec 17, 2025 0

The B-52s and DEVO add London and Manchester dates to their Cosmic De-Evolution Tour.

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