Art to See on Day Trips From New York City This Spring

[ad_1] The busy calendar of fairs and auctions in May makes New York City an attractive hub of activity for the art crowd. But if a breather is needed or desired, a day trip may be in order. Here are a few art destinations worth considering. Zimmerli Art Museum, New Brunswick, N.J. Located at Rutgers … Read more

Why Is an Entire Age of American Opera Missing at the Met?

[ad_1] “Vanessa” had the kind of pedigree you rarely see in a world premiere at the Metropolitan Opera. Samuel Barber, who was already famous for his Adagio for Strings, composed the score. Gian Carlo Menotti, his partner and an experienced hand at opera, wrote the libretto and directed. Cecil Beaton, mere weeks from winning his … Read more