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Amsterdam, Netherlands
“Rembrandt-Caravaggio” explores parallels of two Baroque artists at Van Gogh Museum
To celebrate the 400th anniversary of Rembrandt’s birth, the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam offer an exhibition at the Van Gogh exploring the confrontation between two geniuses of Baroque art who lived at different times: Rembrandt van Rijn and his Italian counterpart, Caravaggio. From Feb. 24 to June 18, the museums will show some of Caravaggio’s finest works not seen in the country since 1952, including more than 25 paintings from international museums, such as “The Supper at Emmaus” from London and “The Sacrifice of Isaac” from Florence. The paintings will be displayed in pairs next to Rembrandt’s similarly themed works. Van Gogh Museum, Paulus Potterstraat 7, +31 (0)20 570 52 00, vangoghmuseum.nl
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Boston, Massachusetts
Winter Restaurant Week set for March; 90 eateries to offer three-course meals
The first Boston Winter Restaurant Week will be held March 5-10, with more than 90 eateries offering three-course, prix fixe lunches for $20.06 and dinners for $30.06. The summer Restaurant Week has been a successful annual event for five years, which spawned the decision to expand the concept to twice a year. Among the participating restaurants are Legal Seafoods, Brasserie Jo, Davio’s, Top of the Hub, Todd English’s Olives and Bonfire, and the Cambridge spots Upstairs on the Square and Sandrine’s Bistro. Visit the website after Feb. 6 to see a full list of the eateries, along with hotel packages being offered in conjunction with the event. BostonUSA Winter Restaurant Week, BostonUSA.com/restaurantweek
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St. Louis, Missouri
Great St. Louis Getaways offering hotel deals to lure visitors to city through April
Like most cities, St. Louis is trying to come up with ways to get folks to come visit and stay a spell. Toward that end, 27 hotels are offering specials – many with themes such as “Girlfriends” at the Omni Majestic, which includes gift bags, slippers, wine and games for $139 a night, or “Gaming” at the Courtyard by Marriott Westport, which puts breakfast, chips discounts and cards and transportation to Harrah’s in the mix for $84 a night – to sweeten the deal. Check the website or call for the full list. Great St. Louis Getaways, 800-916-0040, explorestlouis.com/hotelspecials
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Beaver Creek, Colorado
Broken Arrow reborn as a healthy option for dining at the base of Arrowbahn Lift
The old Broken Arrow Cafe at the bottom of the Arrowbahn Express Lift that was torn down last season has been replaced by a new Broken Arrow, this one offering homemade soups, healthy salads and brick-oven pizzas to hungry skiers and riders. Chef Curtis Cooper also offers sandwiches made from toasted flatbreads and snack items such as wings, calamari and nachos, with most items hovering around the $8-$10 range. Bonus: The place is open for breakfast too (stays open until 6 p.m.), and will offer live music on the patio soon. Broken Arrow, Base of Arrowbahn Express Lift (No. 17), 970-845-6750
