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•pg_30-43_ICI__BMT_pg3-58 8/12/13 8:48 PM Page 35 Cruise Lines has several 5-day sailings to the Bahamas aboard (Carnival Glory and a couple of 2-day cruises "To nowhere." For arts and entertainment, the Attucks Theatre should be on your itinerary. It is the oldest remaining legitimate theatre in the nation that was completely financed, designed, constructed and operated by AfricanAmericans. Other arts and entertainment venues of note are the Chrysler Museum of Art and the L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center. The eclectic collection of eateries features delicacies from around the world – and if you're a seafood lover, Norfolk is the place. Norfolk Food Tours offers four distinct tours: Granby St., Ghent, Ocean View and Dine Around. Each boasts a little something different to satisfy your palate. Norfolk has over 5,400 hotel rooms and over 263,000 sq. ft. of function space. The largest is the Norfolk Waterside Marriott and Waterside Convention Center with 405 rooms and 60,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. Norfolk has at least one festival every month. Among the largest is the Norfolk Jazz Festival held each July. Other top festivals include the Bayoo Boogaloo Cajun Food Festival in June, the Virginia Arts Festival in April and the AT&T Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Festival in May. Visit norfolktoday.com to learn more about this jewel of family-friendly tourism. THE FLEXIBILITY YOU NEED Our nightlife is hot. Our shopping malls and Blackowned boutiques are chic (and tax-free). Dining? You won't find any better soul food — just ask Oprah. The Philadelphia vibe is unmistakable. And our African-American heritage and culture are everywhere. Add in our flexible, awardwinning service team and our Multicultural Affairs Congress, and you've got the complete package in Philadelphia. Learn more about the completely flexible and expanded Pennsylvania Convention Center and our diverse city at PHLculture.com Give us a call at 215-636-3323 GREENSBORO, NC With 135 attractions, 500 restaurants and more than 87 accommodations to choose from, Greensboro is a gem among family-friendly destinations. Located in North Carolina's Piedmont region between the Blue Ridge and Smokey Mountains, this city is a picture postcard waiting to happen. A recommended 'Fun & Games for All' itinerary starts with a stop at Celebration Station, a recreational and Philadanco The Philadelphia Dance Company Photo by Lois Greenfield B M & T ••• July/August 2013 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 35