The collection of African art doesn’t get any finer than that at the National Museum of African Art in Washington, DC. For those that honor the Native American presence in our African blood line, this would be a chance to head over to the National Museum of the American Indian. Please support. Since art is universal, The Baltimore Museum of Art houses a diverse collection of artists of old and new. Take a break from the Inner Harbor and head over the real Baltimore scene.

If you can’t love DC in the spring, you are missing it. What can be better than a walk through Eastern Market, which hosts some of best items you can’t find anywhere? From food to art to jewelry and flowers; you’ll be surprised at what you’ll find. CocoaSavvy featured Maisie during our launch, since then, the nail salon has upgraded to Maisie Dunbar Spa Lounge. You won’t be disappointed. Now if you need to work the body and spirit together, say no more, head over to Spiritual Essence Yoga to stretch, breathe and focus that positive energy for greater possibilities.

Opened since 1965, seven days a week Blues Alley Jazz Supper Club is one of the nation’s oldest jazz supper clubs; having featured many of the jazz greats. If you’re thinking of dinner plans, please make reservations at Southern-born Chef Art Smith’s Art and Soul restaurant to see what motivates this man to create what he does. What an amazing menu, with creative selections and spins on the classics. Can’t decide if you want to eat, sip or nibble head over to Lima Restaurant & Lounge on K Street NW. There is a pre-fix menu available for the budget conscious and a great happy-hour that leaves you ecstatic.