Liz Taylor and Richard Burton in <em>Private Lives</em>
Life imitates mediocre art.
DeCordova Museum
Stylish, excellent exhibitions, and a new commitment to contemporary art. Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, MA .
The Boston showing of "A New World Masterpieces of American Painting, 1760-1910" at the Museum of Fine Arts.
Box Office Video
A tremendous selection of foreign and art films, and a staff of knowledgeable buffs. 160 Newbury St., Boston, MA .
Bicycle Exchange
Tune-up heaven in the city where bicycling is an art form. 3 Bow St., Cambridge, MA .
Samuel Beckett's demand that the ART put an end to its version of Endgame.
Carl Siembab
Tony photographs in a gallery owned by a man passionate about the art form. 162 Newbury St., Boston, MA .
The Cambridge School of Ballet
Focus is on dancing as an art, but for the less coordinated kid, there are pre-ballet basic-rhythm classes. 15 Sellers St., Cambridge, MA .
Lab
Melding art gallery, record shop, and streetwear boutique, Lab's mad scientists have created a retail space with monster potential. 113 Brighton Ave., Allston, MA 2134, .
The Stux Galleries' Enthusiastic Reception in New York for Opening a Branch There
The accolades to the avant-garde representative of Boston's hottest young artists is a solid indication of Boston's growing importance on the national arts scene.
Apogee
Marilyn Riseman has brought an art gallery into her designer-clothing shop. Watch for the Chinese prints. 112 Newbury St., Boston, MA .
Laura Young, who retired from dancing last May after 25 years with the Boston Ballet
Always graceful, always strong. Young was the tantrum-proof center of the Boston Ballet. She will remain as director of the Boston Ballet II and the Summer Dance Program.
The Frame Gallery
From photos to posters to high art of every style, The Frame Gallery's vast selection will get the job done to picture perfection. 2 Summit Ave., Brookline, MA .