Caillebotte at the Kimbell - Fort Worth
Oct 19th, 2015 | 06:54 PM
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Caillebotte at the Kimbell - Fort Worth
If you click on my profile, I love anything Gustave Caillebotte. Well, I missed the exhibit in DC this summer (it opened right after I left the East Coast). It's now moving to the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, TX in November, and will reside there until February.
OK, I have to go. I've never really wanted to visit Texas, other than Austin, but I just cannot miss this exhibit, and it's not being exhibited anywhere else.
So . . . questions are:
1. During the period that it is there, weather-wise, best time to go?
2. I'll be taking Southwest, my airline of choice, so I'll be landing at Dallas Love Field (whatever that is). Do I need to rent a car?
3. Where to stay in Forth Worth that is safe & close to the museum? Something like a Hampton Inn or equivalent.
4. Is there something to do there, other than visit the museum, that might keep me for an entire weekend? I know absolutely nothing about Fort Worth, so forgive me for the question.
5. Are there any cool music venues that I could check out in the evening (I like indie music, as well as folk, rock, and blues).
6. Good bars that serve decent food?
7. Better to go with husband as opposed to alone? I can probably drag my husband or a friend, but want to know if being alone might be unsafe.
8. Areas to avoid (for safety reasons)?
9. Anything I need to know that I'm am missing on this list?
And . . . yes, I checked on these forums using "Fort Worth" as a search, and there is a surprising paucity of information! So I hope to get some good information, being that, yeah, I LOVE CAILLEBOTTE!
OK, I have to go. I've never really wanted to visit Texas, other than Austin, but I just cannot miss this exhibit, and it's not being exhibited anywhere else.
So . . . questions are:
1. During the period that it is there, weather-wise, best time to go?
2. I'll be taking Southwest, my airline of choice, so I'll be landing at Dallas Love Field (whatever that is). Do I need to rent a car?
3. Where to stay in Forth Worth that is safe & close to the museum? Something like a Hampton Inn or equivalent.
4. Is there something to do there, other than visit the museum, that might keep me for an entire weekend? I know absolutely nothing about Fort Worth, so forgive me for the question.
5. Are there any cool music venues that I could check out in the evening (I like indie music, as well as folk, rock, and blues).
6. Good bars that serve decent food?
7. Better to go with husband as opposed to alone? I can probably drag my husband or a friend, but want to know if being alone might be unsafe.
8. Areas to avoid (for safety reasons)?
9. Anything I need to know that I'm am missing on this list?
And . . . yes, I checked on these forums using "Fort Worth" as a search, and there is a surprising paucity of information! So I hope to get some good information, being that, yeah, I LOVE CAILLEBOTTE!
Oct 19th, 2015 | 08:32 PM
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1. Weather in Texas is totally unpredictable. It could be cold and rainy or warm and sunny any time from November to February. So just come when you can get the best deal on flights. Probably better not to come the weekend of November 14 or November 27 because those are TCU home football games.
2. Yes, you need to rent a car.
4. There is a lot to do in Fort Worth (and in Dallas)--depends on what you're interested in. There are two art museums right by the Kimbell. Fort Worth Modern is fabulous, but if Caillebotte is the only artist you're interested in, that might not be what you're looking for.
2. Yes, you need to rent a car.
4. There is a lot to do in Fort Worth (and in Dallas)--depends on what you're interested in. There are two art museums right by the Kimbell. Fort Worth Modern is fabulous, but if Caillebotte is the only artist you're interested in, that might not be what you're looking for.
Oct 20th, 2015 | 04:58 AM
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Yes, the three museums are a triple play! All interesting architecturally, all with interesting, though very different shows/collections. Good for you, liking Caillebotte enough to travel that far.
The three museums are set in a kind of park that seemed a bit set apart from lodging, but I confess my ignorance. We wanted to stay in the Stockyards, which is a way out.
If you like Art Deco, the Texas State Fair .grounds, across the park from the Museums seems to have lots if it!
The three museums are set in a kind of park that seemed a bit set apart from lodging, but I confess my ignorance. We wanted to stay in the Stockyards, which is a way out.
If you like Art Deco, the Texas State Fair .grounds, across the park from the Museums seems to have lots if it!
Oct 20th, 2015 | 05:46 AM
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Surfergirl, I managed to get to the Caillebotte in DC just as it closed. You'll love it, it is just wonderfully done and the paintings are excellent. I'm glad you're getting to see it. The somewhat new deputy director at the Kimbell was a curator at the MFA Boston and he had a hand in putting this exhibit together. He is sort of known as a Caillebotte expert, and bought the MFA's most signifiant Caillebotte, Man at His Bath, which is in the exhibit.
I went to the Kimbell last year while staying in Dallas. It's a wonderful museum even without the exhibition, but probably not going to take more than a couple of hours to visit (it's smaller, not like a Met or LACMA sort of along the lines of the Norton Simon, for reference purposes). You'll want a car I think because I didn't see any public transport, unless you rely on taxis. We did not take in any other museums while there as we had tickets to a show back in Dallas, but we did have lunch at an Asian fusion restaurant at the traffic light at the bottom of the hill beneath the museum. The name escapes me, but it was reasonably good.
I went to the Kimbell last year while staying in Dallas. It's a wonderful museum even without the exhibition, but probably not going to take more than a couple of hours to visit (it's smaller, not like a Met or LACMA sort of along the lines of the Norton Simon, for reference purposes). You'll want a car I think because I didn't see any public transport, unless you rely on taxis. We did not take in any other museums while there as we had tickets to a show back in Dallas, but we did have lunch at an Asian fusion restaurant at the traffic light at the bottom of the hill beneath the museum. The name escapes me, but it was reasonably good.
Oct 20th, 2015 | 06:00 AM
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The area around the Kimbell is referred to as the Cultural District and a quick glance at Trip Advisor indicated a number of hotels within two miles and a couple of them within a mile (Residence Inn).
As for music venues, Billy Bob's (Fort Worth Stockyards) is the first that comes to mind, but it doesn't fit with your taste in music. Once you have your dates set, check the performance schedule for Bass Hall in downtown Fort Worth to see if anyone is playing there you would like to see. Also in FW is the Live Oak and looking at their lineup over the next couple of months it looks like they offer an eclectic selection of artists.
Over in Dallas, there is the Kessler, Granada, the Rustic and a House of Blues.
My sister lived in Fort Worth for years and loved it--it's been several years since I was last there, but I can't imagine any of the areas you are likely to be in would be unsafe. And good for you to want to take a trip like this! I travel for music/concerts by myself all the time and really enjoy it.
As for music venues, Billy Bob's (Fort Worth Stockyards) is the first that comes to mind, but it doesn't fit with your taste in music. Once you have your dates set, check the performance schedule for Bass Hall in downtown Fort Worth to see if anyone is playing there you would like to see. Also in FW is the Live Oak and looking at their lineup over the next couple of months it looks like they offer an eclectic selection of artists.
Over in Dallas, there is the Kessler, Granada, the Rustic and a House of Blues.
My sister lived in Fort Worth for years and loved it--it's been several years since I was last there, but I can't imagine any of the areas you are likely to be in would be unsafe. And good for you to want to take a trip like this! I travel for music/concerts by myself all the time and really enjoy it.
Oct 20th, 2015 | 08:19 AM
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November. Remember, special exhibitions tend to do best at the END of their runs.
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Whatever that is? It's a bloody airport. Don't be condescending. And it's famous as the airport where JFK landed on a certain day in 1963.
Yes, you need to rent a car. Whoever even came up with the notion of a taxi is nuts - that'd be $100 from Love Field to the FW Cultural District. And the trains, such as they are, don't go there (FW) either.
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Google the Fort Worth Cultural District, seek hotels on the map. There are a bunch, many on the south side of I-30 because TCU is not far.
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No. Like most other cities with 650K+ people, there's nothing to do in Fort Worth. <smh>
WHAT DO YOU LIKE? There are various areas and sites in both FW and Dallas that could be of interest to you if you have an interest in them, including the various FW museums mentioned above by others, various museums in Dallas, a day trip to Fossil Rim, etc.
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Check out the FW Weekly website for who's playing and where.
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Check here for starters and branch out appropriately: http://www.fortworth.com/about/neigh...icts/west-7th/
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You MIGHT be unsafe if alone anywhere. FW has a lower crime rate than NYC, which itself has an extremely low crime rate for a large city. We're talking less than 1/3 of Detroit and less than 1/2 of Nashville's rate.
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Haltom City. Like you'd even go there.
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Don't wear a cowboy hat and sh-tkickers. You'll be out of place in FW.
November. Remember, special exhibitions tend to do best at the END of their runs.
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Whatever that is? It's a bloody airport. Don't be condescending. And it's famous as the airport where JFK landed on a certain day in 1963.
Yes, you need to rent a car. Whoever even came up with the notion of a taxi is nuts - that'd be $100 from Love Field to the FW Cultural District. And the trains, such as they are, don't go there (FW) either.
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Google the Fort Worth Cultural District, seek hotels on the map. There are a bunch, many on the south side of I-30 because TCU is not far.
>
No. Like most other cities with 650K+ people, there's nothing to do in Fort Worth. <smh>
WHAT DO YOU LIKE? There are various areas and sites in both FW and Dallas that could be of interest to you if you have an interest in them, including the various FW museums mentioned above by others, various museums in Dallas, a day trip to Fossil Rim, etc.
>
Check out the FW Weekly website for who's playing and where.
>
Check here for starters and branch out appropriately: http://www.fortworth.com/about/neigh...icts/west-7th/
>
You MIGHT be unsafe if alone anywhere. FW has a lower crime rate than NYC, which itself has an extremely low crime rate for a large city. We're talking less than 1/3 of Detroit and less than 1/2 of Nashville's rate.
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Haltom City. Like you'd even go there.
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Don't wear a cowboy hat and sh-tkickers. You'll be out of place in FW.
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Oct 20th, 2015 | 08:49 AM
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Just to add what others have said:
1) November & December are usually still pretty mild, January & February could be cold and rainy but also could have sunny and warm days. It's really up to Mother Nature.
2) Dalls Love Field in in the heart of Dallas, some 35 miles from downtown Fort Worth. The entire DFW Metroplex is a car culture so, yes, you'll need a rental car as public transportation is not your best option to get around.
3) Fort Worth is a safe city. The Cultural District, where all the museums are located, is only a 5 to 7 minute "easy" drive from downtown. If you stay downtown you can walk to dozens of restaurants, the Performing Arts center, a movie theater and several good night spots (many offering live music) or you could stay near the Cultural District or near TCU (University District - only a 5 minute or so drive from the Cultural District). You'll have you choice of all the major chain hotels/motels. Hint: Use Google Maps to get an idea of where the places you wish to visit are in proximity to each other.
4) There are lots of things to see/do in the DFW Metroplex. Google "Things to do in Fort Worth" (or Dallas) and you'll find enough to keep you busy for a month, let alone a weekend. Also, try going to the "Texas" forum on TripAdvisor then use the "Jump to more Specific Forum" link and select "Fort Worth". Once on the new page select the "Things to Do" and "Restaurants" links - you'll find tons of helpful information. Use the "Hotels" link to read reviews and identify places to stay that are within your budget.
5) Billy Bob's in the Fort Worth Stock Yards and several night spots in downtown offer live music and there are scores of places with recorded music. If you stay downtown you can just walk around and drop in wherever you hear music playing. There might even be a free concert in Sundance Square (center of Downtown Fort Worth) while you are visiting.
6) No one ever goes hungry in Fort Worth - where's "best" depends on where you are staying but good bars with good food are like chicken men, they're everywhere, they're everywhere!
7) That's really up to you.
8) Use common sense but all of the areas frequented by tourists are very safe. It's doubtful you'll ever get within miles of any "unsafe area".
9) Refer to the info above.
Hope this helps.
1) November & December are usually still pretty mild, January & February could be cold and rainy but also could have sunny and warm days. It's really up to Mother Nature.
2) Dalls Love Field in in the heart of Dallas, some 35 miles from downtown Fort Worth. The entire DFW Metroplex is a car culture so, yes, you'll need a rental car as public transportation is not your best option to get around.
3) Fort Worth is a safe city. The Cultural District, where all the museums are located, is only a 5 to 7 minute "easy" drive from downtown. If you stay downtown you can walk to dozens of restaurants, the Performing Arts center, a movie theater and several good night spots (many offering live music) or you could stay near the Cultural District or near TCU (University District - only a 5 minute or so drive from the Cultural District). You'll have you choice of all the major chain hotels/motels. Hint: Use Google Maps to get an idea of where the places you wish to visit are in proximity to each other.
4) There are lots of things to see/do in the DFW Metroplex. Google "Things to do in Fort Worth" (or Dallas) and you'll find enough to keep you busy for a month, let alone a weekend. Also, try going to the "Texas" forum on TripAdvisor then use the "Jump to more Specific Forum" link and select "Fort Worth". Once on the new page select the "Things to Do" and "Restaurants" links - you'll find tons of helpful information. Use the "Hotels" link to read reviews and identify places to stay that are within your budget.
5) Billy Bob's in the Fort Worth Stock Yards and several night spots in downtown offer live music and there are scores of places with recorded music. If you stay downtown you can just walk around and drop in wherever you hear music playing. There might even be a free concert in Sundance Square (center of Downtown Fort Worth) while you are visiting.
6) No one ever goes hungry in Fort Worth - where's "best" depends on where you are staying but good bars with good food are like chicken men, they're everywhere, they're everywhere!
7) That's really up to you.
8) Use common sense but all of the areas frequented by tourists are very safe. It's doubtful you'll ever get within miles of any "unsafe area".
9) Refer to the info above.
Hope this helps.
Oct 20th, 2015 | 11:06 AM
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First, to all, a huge thank you for the great help!
Second, to Big Russ -- sorry about the "whatever that is" comment - I thought I had written "wherever that is", since I've only been through the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and figured Love Field might be different. It was a typo, and not meant to be condescending or mean spirited at all. Notwithstanding, thanks for your help, and sorry for my typo.
sf7307 - unfortunately, no, it's not.
To all who asked, my favorite two things (other than my husband and travel) are live concerts (music) and art.
Second, to Big Russ -- sorry about the "whatever that is" comment - I thought I had written "wherever that is", since I've only been through the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and figured Love Field might be different. It was a typo, and not meant to be condescending or mean spirited at all. Notwithstanding, thanks for your help, and sorry for my typo.
sf7307 - unfortunately, no, it's not.
To all who asked, my favorite two things (other than my husband and travel) are live concerts (music) and art.
Oct 20th, 2015 | 11:59 AM
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Since you like art in general, I'd definitely recommend that you visit the Fort Worth Modern http://themodern.org/exhibitions/upcoming and the Amon Carter http://www.cartermuseum.org/exhibitions/current They are both within close walking distance of the Kimbell. Also, there is a nice restaurant/tea room at the Modern, which would be a good place for a lunch break. And when you're at Love Field, be sure to take time to see the beautiful mosaic by the wonderful artist (and my friend!) Dixie Friend Gay. http://dixiefriendgay.com/work/publi...texas-sunrise/
Oct 20th, 2015 | 12:28 PM
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AmyB, funny you should say that about the former curator. Other than hit up a concert the night we arrived in Boston in 2013 (the night the Sox won the world series!), I got in a quick few minutes in the MFA to see that painting. Very exciting!!
My office wall is jam packed with Caillebotte prints I've collected over the years from the museums I've been to, since I can't afford the originals!
My office wall is jam packed with Caillebotte prints I've collected over the years from the museums I've been to, since I can't afford the originals!
Oct 20th, 2015 | 03:50 PM
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Nothing practical to add about visiting FW but wanted to say that the Caillebotte exhibition is nothing short of amazing for anyone who appreciates this artist. Many of the works in this show are from private collections and haven't been (and perhaps may not be again) available for public viewing. It is absolutely stunning.
Oct 20th, 2015 | 06:05 PM
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obxgirl, I actually welcome that information, since that is what I particularly want to see. I know they will have stuff like Rainy Day from the Chicago Art Museum, but I remember when LA County Museum of Art in 1995 had its Urban Impressionism exhibit, they had lots of private collection stuff, like the alternative version of the Floor Scrapers.
So excited . . . I can't wait!
So excited . . . I can't wait!
Oct 22nd, 2015 | 07:35 AM
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Hmm.
The Metroplex is the DFW area. Local slang. That may have been confusing.
The Dallas Observer and FW Weekly are the local "alternative" newspapers - both are part of the Village Voice group of newsweeklies and tilt toward the same point of view. The local fishwraps are the FW Star-Telegram and the Dallas Morning News. The DMN runs (or it used to run) the guidelive.com website, which also has info on what's on around town(s).
Don't underestimate the size of Dallas and FW - each is physically larger than NYC (tho' smaller than LA) and there are sizable cities in between and surrounding them.
The Metroplex is the DFW area. Local slang. That may have been confusing.
The Dallas Observer and FW Weekly are the local "alternative" newspapers - both are part of the Village Voice group of newsweeklies and tilt toward the same point of view. The local fishwraps are the FW Star-Telegram and the Dallas Morning News. The DMN runs (or it used to run) the guidelive.com website, which also has info on what's on around town(s).
Don't underestimate the size of Dallas and FW - each is physically larger than NYC (tho' smaller than LA) and there are sizable cities in between and surrounding them.
Nov 7th, 2015 | 10:00 AM
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Not too late at all! I'm probably going to go sometimes just before or after Christmas, since our office will be closed for 2 weeks.
I've been watching the director's FB photos of the installation, and it is very exciting to see the art going up on the walls!
I've been watching the director's FB photos of the installation, and it is very exciting to see the art going up on the walls!
Nov 7th, 2015 | 07:10 PM
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Sundancesquare.com - lodging, food, nightlife events info. There is a B&B named Etta's Place that was a fun place to stay.
Molly the Trolley - free trolley service in downtown FW, part of The T bus service
Dart.org - bus service from Love Field and train service to FW. There is a bus that take passengers to the train station. You would need to ride DART to Union Station, then transfer to the TRE. TRE will take you to FW, and there are buses that would take you to Sundance Square which is very close by - 5-6 blocks
The museum district is NOT walking distance from Sundance Square, but there is bus service, or you could get a taxi. In FW you have to call taxis or pick them up at hotels, you cannot hail them from the street.
If you like comedy and are in FW Th.- Sat., Four Day Weekend is a great improv comedy group that performs in downtown.
Have fun planning.
Molly the Trolley - free trolley service in downtown FW, part of The T bus service
Dart.org - bus service from Love Field and train service to FW. There is a bus that take passengers to the train station. You would need to ride DART to Union Station, then transfer to the TRE. TRE will take you to FW, and there are buses that would take you to Sundance Square which is very close by - 5-6 blocks
The museum district is NOT walking distance from Sundance Square, but there is bus service, or you could get a taxi. In FW you have to call taxis or pick them up at hotels, you cannot hail them from the street.
If you like comedy and are in FW Th.- Sat., Four Day Weekend is a great improv comedy group that performs in downtown.
Have fun planning.
