New Orleans isn't the only place that puts on Mardi Gras festivities. Panama City, Florida's St. Andrews neighborhood hosts the largest celebration of its kind in Bay County. The Krewe of St. Andrews was founded in 1997 and has been hosting annual events ever since. Now boasting over 180 members, the family-friendly event raises funds for local charities and supports … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to St. Andrews Mardi Gras
Visiting New Orleans Area Plantations
The byway known as the River Road follows the Mississippi River from the north to the Gulf of Mexico, winding curves along the way. The river was an important resource for commerce and transportation as steamboats were the main form. Houses were built on both sides of the water using materials brought back and forth, but these plantations also grew items like cotton, … [Read more...] about Visiting New Orleans Area Plantations
R.E.M. Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
The band known as R.E.M. was formed in 1980 in Athens, Georgia by Mike Mills, Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, and Bill Berry. Stipe was an art student at the University of Georgia, where he befriended Buck, an Emory University dropout working at a downtown record store. From there they met Mills and Berry, Macon natives, at a party and began rehearsing at an old … [Read more...] about R.E.M. Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Film Friday: The Green Book
In Golden Globe award-winner The Green Book, a successful black musician goes on tour in the segregated South, accompanied by an Italian-American bouncer-turned-driver, forging an unlikely friendship. Mahershala Ali stars alongside Viggo Mortensen and Linda Cardellini. The name comes from the guidebooks used to tell African Americans the safe places to stop in their … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Green Book
9 Must-Eat Dishes in New Orleans
When planning a trip to New Orleans, anyone who has been there will likely make a long list of recommended places to eat. It's a foodie paradise where dozens of styles of cuisine come together to form one melting pot. The city has influences from Africa, Spain, France, and beyond. There are many must-eat dishes, but these are just a few that visitors can't miss. You'll find … [Read more...] about 9 Must-Eat Dishes in New Orleans