Founded in 1985 by publishing magnate William S. Morris III in memory of parents, the Morris Museum of Art in Augusta, Georgia opened in September 1992. It was the first museum in the country devoted to art and artists of the American South. What to See at the Morris Museum of Art It features over 5,000 works in the permanent collection including … [Read more...] about Visiting the Morris Museum of Art
Film Friday: Big Stone Gap
In the Appalachian town of Big Stone Gap, a spinster named Ave Maria Mulligan hides a family secret that comes out into the open. Small town life soon changes for her with more attention than she ever experienced. The film stars Whoopi Goldberg, Ashley Judd, Patrick Wilson, Jane Krakowski and Jenna Elfman. Filmed In: Big Stone Gap, Virginia If You Like: A Prarie Home … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Big Stone Gap
Where to Find Street Art in Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia is a former industrial hub that now has a number of abandoned spaces. Rather than have them continue to be tagged in what city officials consider to be vandalism, some have been reserved for murals by the Living Walls Conference, an initiative to beautify spaces in specific neighborhoods. Founded by Monica Campana in 2009, it commissions artists from all … [Read more...] about Where to Find Street Art in Atlanta
Small Town Saturday: Senoia, GA
Now known for its backdrop as a filming location in movies and television, particularly The Walking Dead, Senoia is a small town an hour south of Atlanta. The town has also hosted the Southern Living Idea House. Originally settled in the 1800s by travelers from South Carolina, Senoia now is home to Riverwood Studios, which brought film and television to the town of 4,000 … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Senoia, GA
Small Town Saturday: Adairsville, GA
The town of Adairsville, Georgia is around one hour north of Atlanta and has a population of around 4,000 people. Route 41 was originally the main road until I-75 was built. Originally a Cherokee village, the town became a railroad stop in the 1800s. It had a Civil War battle called the Battle of Adairsville, a part of Sherman's campaign. Today the town is home to Barnsley … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Adairsville, GA