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MOMA - Big Apple of Modern Art

One of my favorite museums is the MOMA in New York City. Recently renovated, the MOMA has gained more space to showcase its dazzling modern art collection. I first visited the MOMA in the 80's to see Starry Night . I was a big fan of Van Gogh then (still am). I couldn't tear myself away from the painting but when I did, I was rewarded with the works of Cezanne, Matisse, Gauguin, Picasso, Warhol, Kandinsky, Jasper Johns and a host of famous artists. Every time my travels took me to New York, I made it a point to go to the MOMA. I became acquainted with artists whose works were unfamiliar to me and I started to appreciate better the sculptural pieces that form a prominent part of the collection. My interest in modern art intensified with each visit. The generous spaces have brought out more masterworks from storage. There is so much to see from furn iture to prints to photographs, to the permanent collection and the courtyard sculpture garden. There were also many people and I h

Yeah Vegas!

by Rosario Charie Albar Las Vegas never fails to entertain. Even the non gambler will find an embarrassment of things to do starting with a relaxing day at the spa, a visit to one of several art museums, watching free Strip shows like the dancing fountains at Bellagio or the volcanic eruption at the Mirage, shopping at Caesar’s Forum Shops or at Fashion Mall, ATV driving across the Nevada wilderness, or indulging the palate at one of many fine restaurants like Postrio or Spago’s. During the holidays there are the added attractions of gingerbread houses, Christmas décor that would please Santa, the kids and the child in all of us and techno lighted tannenbaum rivaling the colorful neon lights of the Vegas skyline. All these make strolling along the Strip at night a must for all visitors. I had a lot of fun running around town before year’s end. It was special to get together with friends and relatives and personally wish them a prosperous new year, che ck out the winter themed decoratio