Saving in wine country
A trip to wine country can be pricey. Here's how my husband and I cut corners without sacrificing the experience. Share tastings: Most tastings are $5 to $10 each; it...
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Byzantium art comes to life at Art Institute
Shimmering mosaics. Liturgical vestments. Classical sculpture. Elaborate jewelry. Comprising 63 works, "Heaven and Earth: Art of Byzantium From Greek Collections" is a modestly sized exhibition at the Art Institute of...
Greece by small ship
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Review: ‘The Notebook’ ★★
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