If you gather from my comments that I believe that there is still a lot of segregation in entertainment venues in the United States, you would be right. I do find that very enlightening, Azizi. There are odd venues where people are not very welcoming but rarely, apart from the 'private members' clubs, would anyone actualy be denied admission. That is particularly true of entertainment venues rather than drinking establisments as well!

I can often be found in the Archway in Hulme where the jazz funk plays till 2am to a predominantly black crowd. I have always been treated with nothing but friendliness. Likewise although our folk club is predominantly white I cannot think of an instance where anyone black, brown or any other colour has not been made more than welcome.

Perhaps there is hope for us in the UK after all. Until GW and his puppet decide to make a 51st state. Not that I'm being political or anything...

Cheers

DtG