Catch a Spurs game at the Alamodome, or tour the shops and galleries of La Villita, a historic arts village.

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Millions of pounds of lottery money has been given to arts groups to help refurbish run-down theatres, galleries and cinemas.

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Mr. Heckscher's expertise wasn't originally paintings but architecture and the decorative arts, which are also well represented in several new galleries devoted to furniture and silver.

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Act as your own ambassador to our nation's vibrant capital as you explore the city's historic landmarks, lively arts-and-music scene, countless museums and galleries, shopping and dining influences from far outside our borders.

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The road is a chaotic mix of arts and crafts stalls, another beautiful church, few art galleries and more restaurants.

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The Crossroads Art District, home to more than 100 independent galleries, has become one of the most concentrated arts districts in the country.

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This rapid cultural development has made Shanghai an important destination on the international art circuit: The Shanghai Art Fair, Shanghai Biennale, Museum of Contemporary Art and countless new private galleries, though young, are turning it into a contemporary arts hub to rival China's capital, Beijing.

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To dealers' dismay some collectors are by-passing galleries and racing to studios at Yale and the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan.

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Three art galleries could be created in Birmingham as part of an ambitious scheme to attract investment in the arts.

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He added the new galleries could be paid for by money from the private sector, the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Arts Council and the government.

BBC: Birmingham bids to create three art galleries