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New York, New York
Masterpieces of European Painting from Cleveland on display at Frick Collection
Masterpieces of European Painting From The Cleveland Museum of Art is one of six traveling exhibitions from the CMA to head for more than a dozen venues over the next four years. From Nov. 8 through Jan. 28 at The Frick Collection, the European exhibit features 14 CMA masterworks, including Filippo Lippi’s “The Archangel Michael and St. Anthony Abbot” and Caravaggio’s “The Crucifixion of Saint Andrew.” Admission is $15 adults (Sundays pay what you wish 11 a.m.-1 p.m.). The Frick Collection, 1 E. 70th St., 212-288-0700 or frick.org
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Las Vegas, Nevada
Comedy Festival brings top performers; culminates in fundraiser for New Orleans
The Comedy Festival, a four-day event, comes to Las Vegas’ Caesars Palace on Nov. 15. The event culminates with Comic Relief 2006 on Nov. 18, hosted by Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg and Robin Williams, a fundraiser for the city of New Orleans. Among the performers: Don Rickles (Nov. 15); The Tom Joyner Comedy Show starring Mike Epps, Mo’Nique, Damon Wayans and Katt Williams (Nov. 15); Dave Attell, Louis C.K. and Daniel Tosh (Nov. 16); Dane Cook’s Tourgasm Tour (Nov. 17); Kathy Griffin (Nov. 18). Tickets via phone or website. The Comedy Festival, 877-TVFFEST (877-823-3378) or ticketmaster.com; thecomedyfestival.com
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Vail, Colorado
Tivoli Lodge reopens; two-year renovation updates rooms, meshes charm, technology
After a two-year remodel, the Tivoli Lodge is back at full capacity, its 62 spacious rooms no longer lingering in the ’60s – when the European-style lodge was built. Instead it sports the trappings of modern travel, including wireless access, flat-screen TVs and DVD players. But owners Bob and Diane Lazier managed to retain the Old World charm that made the Tivoli popular in an area often criticized for its cookie-cutter construction, and the Tivoli’s fireplace-dominated lobby and cozy library are just two examples of the warm setting and inviting atmosphere at this Colorado classic. Reopening rates starting at $179 for mountain view. Tivoli Lodge, 386 Hanson Ranch Road, 800-451-4756 or tivolilodge.com
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Baltimore, Maryland
National Great Blacks in Wax Museum celebrates black culture, explores slavery
More than 100 wax statues of famous African-Americans are located in the refurbished firehouse that is the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum, which not only celebrates their successes but traces the history of slavery and explores the impact of African culture throughout the world. In addition to the statues, rotating exhibitions, such as “Into the Hold,” a replica of a slave ship that allows visitors to sit inside the cramped space while listening to a story of survival, offer interactive experiences. Admission $9 adults, $6 ages 3-11. National Great Blacks in Wax Museum, 1601-03 E. North Ave., 410-563-3404 or ngbiwm.com.
