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Featured Cultural Destinations
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Hip-Hop Day
The Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festival pays tribute to the four elements of Hip Hop and Atlanta's contribution to the Hip Hop culture as a whole. The four sides of the park are dedicated to the four elements of Hip Hop displaying B-Boy & B-Girl exhibits, Turntablism, and Graffiti artists. The weekend is packed with Live entertainment, workshops, and vendors.
Memphis, TN
National Civil Rights Museum “20th Birthday Celebration”
A community-wide event to celebrate the September 28, 1991 opening of the Museum. The event is scheduled for the weekend prior to the anniversary so families can enjoy Museum-oriented recreational activities, refreshments, informational resources, vendor booths and fun for all.
Chicago, IL
33rd Annual Chicago Jazz Festival
A popular and well-known four-day free celebration of Jazz at Petrillo Music Shell in Grant Park in downtown Chicago. It is run by the Jazz Institute of Chicago during Labor Day weekend, integrating both world-famous and local artists.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial
Sunday, October 16, 2011, Washington, D.C. will celebrate the official dedication of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. The Dedication and the events surrounding this historic weekend, promises to honor one of our nation's most inspirational leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
