The Mississippi Delta makes for a great weekend getaway. Named for the floodplains between the Mississippi and Yazoo rivers, the region is where American music was born from the songs of sharecroppers. Today, there are blue markers on Highway 61 that denote significant music history. Rent a car in Memphis, preferably something classic like a pink Cadillac, and drive … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to the Mississippi Delta
Southern Stays: 1842 Inn Bed and Breakfast
Located within walking distance of downtown Macon, Georgia, the 1842 Inn Bed and Breakfast is one of the oldest properties in town. The Greek Revival-style Antebellum home was built by John Gresham. The former mayor lived here until 1900 when it was purchased by another family. A number of changes were made when it became an inn, which is now made up of 19 rooms, including … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: 1842 Inn Bed and Breakfast
Visiting the Morris Museum of Art
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