The film Joyful Noise, starring Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton, featured powerhouse performances in both acting and singing. The two play rival choir directors competing in the national championships. Keke Palmer and Jeremy Jordan also offer solid performances. Specific scenes were filmed at Howard's Deli in Smyrna, Bethany United Methodist Church in Fairburn and the … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Joyful Noise
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Classic Eats: Swan Coach House
In 1965, the Swan Coach House opened next to the Swan House, an Atlanta mansion, serving up classic Southern dishes to benefit the local arts scene. The women who started the restaurant used their family dishware and recipes and it has since become a local institution for bridal showers and ladies who lunch. The Swan House is now owned by the Atlanta History Center, so the … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Swan Coach House
Classic Eats: The Varsity
Classic Eats is a new series about old-school and beloved Southern dining establishments. Do you have suggestions? Leave them in the comments. No restaurant signifies "Atlanta" more to me than the bright red V visible from the highway as you approach downtown. The Varsity opened in 1928 and is known as the "world's largest drive in," where you can still get carhop … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: The Varsity
The Best Southern Music Festivals to Attend
The South has a longstanding musical legacy covering most styles of music, from R&B to rock to bluegrass. All trace their heritage to the region. It's also produced some of the country's most famous artists like Elvis Presley and the Allman Brothers Band, just to name a few. So it makes sense that music festivals would thrive here. Here are our picks for the best … [Read more...] about The Best Southern Music Festivals to Attend
The South’s 5 Most Stunning Mansions (That You Can Tour!)
There was a time when the robber barons and oil tycoons from the North would own a second home down South to spend half of the year. It was America's Gilded Age and the homes have the opulence to match the time period. The land was plenty and the weather was mild for these "snowbirds," who created lavish summer getaways in the region. Since that time, everyone from … [Read more...] about The South’s 5 Most Stunning Mansions (That You Can Tour!)