A Tale of Two Cities
Wondering where to go for your summer vacation? Make it easy on yourself and head for the Houston-Dallas corridor in big sky country —Texas.
Wondering what to do on your summer vacation? From outdoor activities to indoor museums, from theme parks to festivals, there is always something to do. –roz edward
Houston
How to Get There: Airfare summer specials are available on Northwest, American, Continental, US Airways, and United Airlines starting at $138 (from Atlanta).
Where to Go: Right to the heart of it and catch a performance at the Ensemble Theatre, home of the largest African American professional theatre company in the U.S., which by the way, produces in-house and owns its own facility. Each year, the theater presents a repertoire of critically acclaimed dramas, comedies and musicals. Catch their production of The Wiz June 20–July 9.
Houstonians celebrate African American heritage during Houston’s Juneteenth celebration held June 19 at Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park.
Etta’s Lounge is a Houston blues club that’s a favorite among African Americans who share a love for listening to seriously good live music while downing seriously cheap drinks.
The Breakfast Klub restaurant’s slogan is “If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, why not have it twice.” The Klub’s specialty dishes of katfish and grits and wings and waffles are just the thing you’ll need after a night of clubbing.
Dallas
The African American Museum houses a notable collection of black folk art and is one of the highlights of the city. The museum celbrates the contributions African Americans artists have made to the cultural scene.
TePheJez is a popular nightspot where singles can dance to the hottest R&B and hip-hop sounds upstairs, while those in the mood for a more intimate setting can stay below and mingle.
It would just be wrong not to indulge
