Kainen as collector
Washington lost one of its Renaissance men last year, but his spirit and energy live on beautifully with "An Artist's Artists: Jacob Kainen's Collection From Rembrandt to David Smith" at the National Gallery of Art.

Lerman basks in the glow
Liz Lerman, founder, director and choreographer of Dance Exchange, has been dedicated above all to the proposition that dance is for everyone.

Misbegotten 'Misanthrope'
Despite beautiful costumes, a set featuring chandeliers dripping with crystals, a gorgeous painted floor and some cunning performances, Arena Stage's production of "The Misanthrope" has few thrills.

Latin flavor perks up D.C.
In downtown and Southwest theaters, in a variety of Adams Morgan venues and with original TV productions and annual festivals, Hispanics are making their distinctive cultural presence felt in Washington, D.C.

Lewis, Clark define a nation
The IMAX film "Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West" is narrated by actor Jeff Bridges and showing at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History through Feb. 28.

Against Kramnik, a frazzled Fritz
Chess: Classical world champion Vladimir Kramnik of Russia has bolted to an early lead in his eight-game match against world computer software champ Deep Fritz in their much-anticipated match in Bahrain.

Barbieri's latest tango
Nearing the age of 70, Gato Barbieri has released his 50th album, "The Shadow of the Cat," a record that returns to his familiar, passionate blend of smooth jazz and Latin rhythms.

Careful look at possibility of Iraqi war
Life: Practically every magazine worth its salt is punditing away like crazy on the likes of President Bush, Saddam Hussein, war with Iraq and whatever else the future holds for us.

Challenge of being Quixote
Brian Stokes Mitchell is stepping into the light as Don Quixote in the musical, "Man of La Mancha," playing at the National Theatre through Nov. 11.

'Attraction' dwells on the repellent
"The Rules of Attraction" may appeal to college-age moviegoers who may overrate it as an "Animal House" that dares to be blackhearted.

'Swept Away' to nowhere
"Swept Away" starring Madonna, is a remake of the most overrated import of 1975.

'Secretary' should stick to typing
''Secretary," a sometimes facetious and sometimes propagandistic porn fable about a man and a woman who find happiness by sharing a mutual perversion, begins with a teaser episode whose salesmanship is difficult to deny.

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