The nighttime is the right time when it comes to having a little fun. To accommodate the trend, a new bar or lounge opens every day around the country. However, only a few manage to grab and hold the collective consciousness of not only fi ckle-minded tastemakers — who are typically on to the next cool thing within 10 minutes of their fi rst drink — but more importantly, those who ...

Black Arts: Urban Festivals Throughout the Nation Are you a film, art and creative expression enthusiast? You’re in luck. Hobnob has compiled a comprehensive list of film festivals for those culture connoisseurs who desire to take a journey on the black-film circuit. January Sundance Film Festival is the premier showcase for independent film. (www.sundance.org) February The Pan ...

AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
Culture Galore The Smithsonian Museum will break ground next year on the National Museum of African American History. The completion date may be 2015, but no one has to wait that long to indulge in the rich tapestry of African American history and artifacts. Along with hundreds of thousands of individuals from around the world, ...

Day 1 I was not prepared for the massive beauty of it all, the diametrically opposed textures and styles. The old versus the new. We were in Rome to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary. I thought we’d laugh and drink a little wine, see a few sights. But, I was not prepared to have this place pull the breath from my depths and throw out its arms like a stone bear ...