STAY
Mendocino, California
Sweetwater Spa and Inn funky ’70s throwback with reasonable rooms
Check out this eclectic spot close to downtown and the coast, where furnishings range from Craftsman cabinets to Sears sofas, and the “spa” consists of a communal, clothing-optional, redwood hot tub and sauna, a few private tubs and massage services. But who cares when you’re in a Jacuzzi next to your room’s fireplace? Rooms, some of which allow pets, range from $75-$225; cottages for three or more are $155-$300 (all include free spa use). Sweetwater Spa and Inn, 44840 Main St., 800-300-4140, sweetwaterspa.com
VISIT
Chicago, Illinois
“Dinosaurs” exhibit features real fossils, high-tech moving models at Field Museum
Beginning March 30, The Field Museum will present “Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries,” an exhibit running through Sept. 3 that will feature real fossils, such as a triceratops horn, and moving models, including a running robotic T. rex and computer animations depicting such actions as how an apatosaurus moved its neck and tail. A Mesozoic forest and Field staff research will complement the displays. Admission $19 adults, $9 children.
The Field Museum, 1400 Lake Shore Drive, 312-922-9410 or fieldmuseum.org
SEE
Austin, Texas
“The American Twenties” explores decade’s cultural, social changes
The Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center at the University of Texas at Austin will present “The American Twenties,” an exhibition displaying more than 400 items illuminating the achievements and events that characterized the period. The show runs Tuesday through July 29 and will include such pieces as a photo of people dancing the Charleston and a dust jacket of the novel “The Great Gatsby.” Harry Ransom Center Galleries at the University of Texas, corner of 21st and Guadalupe streets, 512-471-8944 or hrc.utexas.edu
SEE
Spain Madrid
“Tintoretto” showcases artist’s works from museums around world Venetian-born Renaissance painter Jacobo Tintoretto, noted for his bravura brushstroke and style that fused Tuscan with Venetian, will get a rare show – the first major one since 1937 – when 60 works from 20 leading museums in Europe and America go on display Tuesday through May 13 at Museo del Prado. Admission is 6 euros, or $7.80 (under 18 free). Museo del Prado, Paseo del Prado, 00 34 91 330 28 00 or museoprado.mcu.es
– Denver Post staff and wire reports
