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AREA GUIDES square block convention and special event facility can accommodate every need with 388,800 sq. ft. of column-free exhibit space on one floor supplemented by 48 state-of-the-art meeting rooms and a 2,400-sea fine arts theater. An energetic city forged by a rich his- tory, Kansas City is brimming with activi- ties to keep you entertained — eclectic cuisine, swinging jazz, one-of-a-kind museums, a thriving arts scene and fan- tastic shopping. The history of the African-American community is an important component of the history of Kansas City. The 18th and Vine The area became a major focus and business hub for the African- American community. The area, later known for its nightclubs and jazz, held significant African-Ameri-can businesses including the Kansas City Call Newspaper, which published its first edition in 1919. The Black Archives in the 18th & Vine area houses a wide collection of photo- graphs, oral histories and correspon- dence documenting the history of the African-Ameri-can community in the Midwest and in particular the Kansas City area. The Bruce R Watkins Cultural Heritage Center at 3700 Blue Parkway is a prominent cultural resource providing gallery exhibitions, workshops, film series, musical and stage productions. Kansas City International Airport (KCI) is located 19 miles northwest of down- town Kansas City and services the area with 11 carriers and connecting partners, more than 400 daily flights and non-stop service to nearly 50 locations. • • SPRINGFIELD • • The heart and soul of Springfield is rooted in its genuine dedication to hard work and homegrown innovation. With a unique mix of a metropolitan city and warm hospitality, Springfield is an ideal place for meetings and events. The city offers an array of new and updated facilities to accommodate a vari- ety of events, and services can be tai- lored to ensure your event is a success. The Oasis Hotel & Convention Center offers 173 beautifully decorated guest rooms and more than 30,000 sq. ft. of meeting space featuring a full-ser- vice convention center with built-in stage, theatrical lighting, state-of-the-art audio/visual capabilities and built-in screens. Includes 10 individual meeting rooms and banquet facilities to accom- modate up to 1,500 guests. Another option is the University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, located just two blocks from downtown, offering 267 elegantly decorated guest rooms. Special features include an indoor and outdoor pool, exercise room, break- fast buffet, restaurant, lounge, valet laundry, and free downtown shuttle serv- ice. For your meeting needs they host over 151,000 sq. ft. of meeting space along with the Springfield Expo Center. Flights to most major cities can be made at the Springfield-Branson National Airport. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Springfield CVB (800) 678-8767 www.springfieldmo.org University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center Photo Credit: Cervants C.C. • • • STATS • • • HOTEL ROOMS Crowne Plaza Hotel Kansas City Downtown 800 Hilton President Kansas City 453 Kansas City Marriott Downtown 385 Adam's Mark Hotel & Conference Center 360 DoubleTree by Hilton Kansas City – Overland Park 356 Intercontinental Kansas City at the Plaza 371 EXHIBITION FACILITIES Kansas City Convention Centre Total Exhibit Space 388,000 sq. ft. Meeting Rooms 48 Largest Ballroom 46,484 sq. ft. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Visit KC – (816) 691-3831 www.visitkc.com B M & T ••• May/June 2019 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 56 Kansas City Convention Center skystations Photo Credit: Cervants C.C.