Kimbell Art Museum. The Torment of Saint Anthony.

We visited the Kimbell tonight for a member's open house -- as guests, I should say. It was a very enjoyable evening and I got to spend a few minutes enjoying this Michelangelo, acquired by the Kimbell just last year. I am always a little shocked that I can be so close to one of these, and appreciative of life in Fort Worth even more.

Michelangelo Buonarotti

The Torment of Saint Anthony

c. 1487–88. Tempera and oil on panel

18 1/2 x 13 1/4 inches.

Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth

36 Hours in San Antonio, Texas.

The "36 Hours" feature of the New York Times  has a nice hook. Every week the article reviews a different city, but with the premise, "Where should I go if I only have a weekend?"

This week they spent their hours in San Antonio, and as usual, listed the ten or so places to visit, including a few restaurants. As regular readers know, I like San Antone and am fortunate enough to visit a couple times a year. I have reviewed a  few San Antonio restaurants and a hotel or two. Also, we have a few regular readers from the Alamo city who comment. Okay, one reader, and he's my son.

Anyway, here is the unedited-and-without-comment list of the New York Times, "36 Hours in San Antonio."

For the full list and descriptions see the NYTimes / SanAntonio:

• La Villita historic district / shopping
• Il Sogno Osteria / restaurant
• Casbeers at the Church / music
• Pearl Brewery / historic site
• The Cove / Burger
• Museo Alameda / Art
• River Walk and Alamo
• Aldaco’s Stone Oak / patio dining
• Green Lantern / cocktails
• Smokehouse / barbecue
• Brackenridge Park / walking 
• Riverwalk Vista Bed & Breakfast / B&B
• Valencia Riverwalk / smaller hotel
• Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa / new hotel on the northside

Final note: The Marriott Hill Country is new and by the looks of it pretty spectacular. It is on the north side of the city and a bit of a drive into the Riverwalk area. But if you are looking for a weekend resort-type stay, the hotel should has wonderful views of the Hill Country and outdoor activities available.

The Risen Christ Appearing to Mary Magdalen

oil on canvas (61 × 50 cm) — 1638

Royal Collection, Buckingham Palace, London 

Rembrandt

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