Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures

Banksy has reshaped how people think about art and its role in society. His work blurs the lines between public space and gallery, protest and performance, anonymity and fame.

ON THE grounds of California's first movie studio, imagination continues to reign. In the enchanting Museum of Latin American Art, contemporary works by acclaimed artists from around the world challenge viewers to ponder and offer fresh perspectives. Friendly, inviting, interactive, MoLAA welcomes, tests and teases the viewer -- urging participation in a fresh, new vision.

Fabulous dancing marks "The Empire Strips Back," in San Diego. Here, Chewbacca and Han Solo dress the stage in a wonderful dance. It's one of the highlights of an action packed, unauthorized burlesque parody of the "Star Wars" trilogy. It is playing through April 30 in San Diego. --(Photo Courtesy of The Empire Strips Back ) 'STAR WARS' HIP, NEW PARODY FEATURES COMEDY, BURLESQUE, SEXY DANCING AS FANS CHEER ON BELOVED CHARACTERS Emcee Eric Newton provides "adults only" bant