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Pin Point Heritage Museum
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER
Wynton Marsalis leads a class at Jazz at Lincoln Center
In a city that knows a thing or two about the performing arts , one venue stands tall : the Lincoln Center . This group of attractions , situated on 16.3 acres just off Broadway between 63rd and 66th streets in Manhattan , is a must-visit for culture lovers .
Organizations that make up Lincoln Center include Jazz at Lincoln Center , the New York City Ballet , the New York Philharmonic and The Metropolitan Opera . Travelers can visit different venues on the campus as part of guided tours , and special group programs provide a way for them to go behind the scenes to learn more about the resident performance groups .
Jazz at Lincoln Center provides complimentary add-ons to group ticket purchases , such as backstage tours , artist meet-and-greet sessions and pre-show discussions with musicians and directors . The New York City Ballet offers classes with a dancer or a musician , as well as the Dress Makes the Dance experience that ’ s led by NYCB ’ s costume shop supervisor who provides insights on costume design , creation and maintenance . As part of the New York Philharmonic ’ s season , a series of pre-concert lectures gives groups insights into the history of certain pieces and context for the compositions they will hear during the performance that follows .
To learn more , contact Reagan Stulbaum of NYC & Company at rstulbaum @ nycgo . com or visit nycgo . com .
TOP ATTRACTIONS One World Observatory , Empire State Building , National September 11 Memorial & Museum , Broadway
TOP FESTIVALS Cherry Blossom Festival at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden ( April 2017 ), Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival ( August 2017 )
TOP CULINARY EXPERIENCES Food On Foot Tours , Taste Harlem Food and Cultural Tours
Tucked along the southeast Georgia coast , Savannah is known for its unique heritage and Southern charm . From its antebellum mansions and mossy , tree-lined streets to the fountains and statues found in its more than 20 public squares , the city boasts a number of historical attractions .
Groups can learn about the area ’ s Gullah / Geechee culture firsthand during a visit to the Pin Point Heritage Museum . The attraction , which is located in an old oyster and crab factory on the banks of the Moon River just south of Savannah , tells the story of an African-American community that was founded by first-generation freedmen . Exhibits detail the lives of the residents — such as U . S . Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas — of this self-sustaining community that thrived in relative isolation for nearly 100 years .
In addition to touring the refurbished museum complex , groups can take part in special interactive programs . “ For a hands-on experience , you can arrange to have a crab-netting demonstration , and your group can try their own hand at a skill that ’ s been passed down through the generations ,” says Mindy Shea of Visit Savannah .
To learn more , contact Mindy Shea of Visit Savannah at mshea @ visitsavannah . com or go to visitsavannah . com .
TOP ATTRACTIONS The Savannah Theatre , the Savannah Riverboat
TOP FESTIVALS St . Patrick ’ s Day Parade ( March 17 , 2017 ), Spring Tour of Homes & Gardens ( March 23 – 26 , 2017 )
TOP CULINARY EXPERIENCES River House Restaurant , Savannah Taste Experience walking tour
PIN POINT HERITAGE MUSEUM
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