This is a part of a series called Literary South, which highlights important literary landmarks and the writers and authors who made them known. Ernest Hemingway was born in Oak Park, Illinois on July 21, 1899 to a physician and a musician. He grew up learning to play cello and spent summers hunting and fishing in rural Michigan. He took his first journalism class in … [Read more...] about Literary South: Ernest Hemingway
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Film Friday: The Leisure Seeker
A retired couple hits the road in their RV called "The Leisure Seeker" in this Golden Globe-nominated film. It stars Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland. Filming locations include McDonough Square, the Hemingway House, Bahia Honda State Park, and Jekyll Island State Park. Filmed In: McDonough, Jekyll Island, and Stone Mountain, Georgia; Big Pine Key, Key West, and Marathon, … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Leisure Seeker
Best Places to Celebrate Halloween in the South
It's that spooky time of year and each state has its own grand celebrations. The South has some of the oldest, and of course haunted, cities in the country. Expect plenty of tours of haunted cemeteries and homes, as well as parades of the funky and freaky. There are events for both families and adults and whatever costume and persona you decide to take on for All Hallows Eve. … [Read more...] about Best Places to Celebrate Halloween in the South
A First Timer’s Guide to the Humphrey Bogart Film Festival
Starting with their first festival in May 2013, the Humphrey Bogart Film Festival celebrates the prolific actor's career and its impact on the Florida Keys. It brings together film fans and stars who spend the next few days watching movies from both Bogart and his contemporaries. Stephen Humphrey Bogart, the only son of Bogart Sr. and Lauren Bacall, founded the festival in the … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to the Humphrey Bogart Film Festival
Weekend Guide to the Florida Keys
The Florida Keys are an island chain in the southernmost part of the United States. Each island has its own distinct personality, but the most popular for visitors are Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon and Key West. It takes around 2.5 hours to drive from the top of the islands to the bottom, via Henry Flagler's bridges. Visit during the area's festivals, like the Humphrey Bogart … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to the Florida Keys