SEE: San Antonio, Texas
“Mexico and Modern Printmaking” collaborative effort between McNay, Philadelphia museums; compelling works
When the Mexican Revolution ended in 1920, the mural movement eclipsed the simultaneous rise of Mexican printmaking, and it is this oversight that the collaboration between the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio and the Philadelphia Museum of Art hopes to correct with “Mexico and Modern Printmaking: A Revolution in the Graphic Arts: 1920-1950,” through Jan. 6. The exhibit debuted in Philadelphia last fall before traveling to Phoenix; it will head to Mexico City in the spring. Included are 125 rare prints by 50 Mexican and foreign-born artists, with pieces by Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Sigueiros and Jose Clemente Orozco. McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave., 210-824-5368,
SHOP: New York, New York
HBO Shop offers spot for fans of “Sex and the City” and “The Sopranos” to pick up merchandise with show motifs
So many visitors used to wander into Home Box Office’s headquarters in midtown Manhattan looking for “Sex and the City” T-shirts and “Sopranos” videos that the cable network finally carved out a place in its lobby for a 750-square-foot store. The sleek, minimalist design and video clips on a 10-by-5-foot screen provide décor. With filming of the “S&TC” movie underway in Manhattan, such items as “Shopping Is my Cardio” totes ($24.99) and martini glasses ($12.99) are hot, as are “Sopranos” money clips ($14.99). HBO Shop, 1100 Avenue of the Americas, 212-512-7467,
DINE: Basalt, Colorado
Bistro Basalt is a reasonably priced French eatery with style to spare and an excellent version of onion soup
After the beloved Midland Bar and Grill was replaced in 1991 with the upstart French spot Bistro Basalt, it seemed as though locals might be slow to warm to the newcomer. But it didn’t take long for folks to realize that the bistro served up top-notch versions of classic French fare, including a stellar French onion soup, freshly tossed salads and piled-high sandwiches at lunch (try the fresh mozzarella and prosciutto), and filet mignon and Mediterranean-inspired pastas at dinner. The setting is spiffy casual, with some snazzy art on the exposed-brick walls and bistro-style furniture. Nice bar too, and a well-priced wine list. Bistro Basalt, 202 Midland Ave., 970-927-2682
