Cultural Summer Break Ideas from Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau.This year, while millions of students and parents will flock to beaches, parks and snow destinations for summer break, others are opting for educational, yet fun vacations the whole family can enjoy. Cultural tours with the kids are creative twists on summer break and school holidays. These extended weekends are an opportune time to expand the family's knowledge of their heritage or to learn about a different culture. A trip that connects the family with the cultural milestones nestled deep in a city can enlighten en·light·en tr.v. en·light·ened, en·light·en·ing, en·light·ens 1. To give spiritual or intellectual insight to: the kids, while giving the whole family a shared experience they will remember for years to come. The roots of some of the most influential African-Americans grew from the Lone Star Lone Star (or Lonestar) may refer to:
--The African American African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. Museum in Dallas has one of the largest collections of African-American folk art folk art, the art works of a culturally homogeneous people produced by artists without formal training. The forms of such works are generally developed into a tradition that is either cut off from or tenuously connected to the contemporary cultural mainstream. in the nation and claims to be one of the top five African-American art museums in the world according to www.soulofamerica.com. --Nestled alongside the roar of Dallas' Central Expressway The following roads are named Central Expressway:
--The Romine Avenue Historic District in South Dallas South Dallas is an area in Dallas, Texas, (USA). Traditionally, "South Dallas" refers to the area bounded by I-30 and Downtown Dallas to the north, the Trinity River to the west and south, and the Pleasant Grove area to the east. consists of 17 brick and stone homes. Built between 1928 and 1940, this neighborhood was designated a segregated area for African-Americans. --The Dallas Black Dance Theatre is a 30-year-old dance company with 300 dancers. The dancers are trained in jazz, African, spiritual, ballet and tap styles. The Dallas Black Dance Theatre troupe performs in Dallas and across the nation. Black History is woven in the tapestry of Dallas, Texas “Dallas” redirects here. For other uses, see Dallas (disambiguation). The City of Dallas (pronounced [ˈdæl.əs] or [ˈdæl. . The Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau's President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Phillip Jones is available to comment on cultural attractions in Dallas and areas that families may enjoy touring during upcoming school breaks.
Who: Phillip Jones, president and CEO of the Dallas
Convention & Visitors Bureau
What: Dallas Cultural Points of Interest
When: March 27 - April 7, 2006
Photo Opps: Historic African-American sites, museums, dance
theatres and artwork; Dallas Convention & Visitors
Bureau executives talking with families and
African-American curators and executives
Contact: Taylor L. Cole, APR
On behalf of the Dallas Convention & Visitors
Bureau
m strategies inc. (MSI)
972-333-4343
taylor@mstrategiesinc.com
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