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nstitute 24-32__BMT_pg3-58 2/27/13 8:06 AM Page 27 GREENSBORO, NC One of the more symbolic moments of the Civil Rights era occurred on February 1, 1960, when four Black North Carolina A & T University students sat down at the F.W. Woolworth "whites only" lunch counter. This act of defiance launched the sit-in movement. The International Civil Rights Center and Museum is now housed in the same building as the Woolworth store. The original lunch counter and stools are still in their original location. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday year-round. The African American Atelier Gallery provides rotational exhibits, gallery talks and artist forums from local, regional, national and international artists. On July 13 head to the Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum for African American Heritage Day. From 11am to 4pm visitors will be treated to great food, vendors, performances, children's games and exhibitors. The museum and site will be open and the event is free. In May join former Tonight Show bandleader Kevin Eubanks and Stanley Jordan for a night of jazz at High Point Theatre. And on March 30 at the Greensboro Coliseum is 14-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys. And for those who love sports the ACC Hall of Champions (Atlantic Coast Conference) located at the Greensboro Coliseum celebrates the past, present and future of one of the most storied conferences in all of college sports. The coliseum has been the site of both the ACC and NCAA men and women's basketball tournaments. The museum is open Thursday through Saturday from 10 am to 4pm. For a complete list of Greensboro attractions log on to visitgreensboronc.com. Family at Greensboro Art Gallery CONTRARY TO PUBLIC OPINION, LOTS OF PROGRESS IS BEING MADE IN WASHINGTON, DC. Progress like new hotels (5,300 rooms under construction or planned) and multimillion dollar upgrades in existing guest rooms, meeting spaces and ballrooms. Immensely enhanced dining, nightlife and shopping experiences. New monuments and museums. All in a place like no other. Sound like progress? See more at Washington.org/powerfulprogress or call 1-800-422-8644. B M & T ••• January/February 2013 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 27