Wherever your summer travels may take you, make time to enjoy some of these fantastic events. There’s nothin’ better than summer in the South! Image: VisitMusicCity.com
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Events
Jul 22: African-American Potter Jim McDowell One-Man Show
Art lover? African-American pottermakes face jugs based on a folk tradition of pottery vessels that are made in the form of a human face! In a one-man performance he tells the history of the face jugs and of Dave Drake, a highly skilled slave potter. The event will take place at the Chattanooga Theatre Center
July 20-22, 2018: Oxford Blues Festival – Oxford, MS
Come support and appreciate blues music at the 9th Annual Oxford Blues Festival on the Historic Oxford Square! This unique, heartfelt festival intertwines music, story-telling, history and activities the whole family will enjoy. Ten incredible blues musicians and bands will perform as well as arts and crafts vendors on site! Friday general admission starts at
July 20 & 21, 2018: Lebowski Fest — Louisville, KY
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Big Lebowski at the 17th Annual Lebowski Fest in Louisville – where it all started! July 19 kicks off this historic celebration with the FREE official pre-party where there will be music, trivia and a silent auction. Tickets are $25 for the movie party on July 20 where guests
July 27 – Aug 5: Cashiers Designer Showhouse
The 2018 Cashiers Designer Showhouse will take place from July 27th – August 5th at a wonderful, historic home that truly embodies all that is Cashiers. Worthy of being preserved and appreciated, the home is an elegant estate with a traditional gothic style, making it the ideal palette for local and visiting design professionals that the Cashiers
July 28, 2018: Norfolk Latino Music Festival – Norfolk, VA
While the sun goes down, Town Point Park will heat up for the 18th Annual Norfolk Latino Music Festival! Let loose from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at this his fun and free event. Enjoy the hottest salsa, meringue and guaguancó dancing on the East Coast along with live Latin music by local, regional and national
July 28, 2018: Music City Brewer’s Fest – Nashville, TN
Nashville breaks out the big beers for one of the biggest and best beer festivals in the country – Music City Brewer’s Fest! Not only will you get to sample refreshing brews from over 40 local, regional, national and imported breweries, but there will also be vendors, food trucks, live music, games and more in
July 28, 2018: Atlanta Ice Cream Festival — Atlanta, GA
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM! Satisfy your sweet tooth with an all-day ice cream extravaganza at Piedmont Park! The ATL Ice Cream Festival wishes to promote a healthy, well-balanced lifestyle but does it in style by offering everyone’s favorite frozen treat! From 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., enjoy all types
Aug 4: Whistle Belly Beer & More Festival in Williamsburg, Virginia
Combining their love of craft beer and the community, DoG Street Pub partners with the Junior Woman’s Club of Williamsburg (JWCW) for the annual Whiskey Belly Beer & More Festival! Whistle Belly will host over 35 breweries and feature wine for the first time from The Williamsburg Winery. In addition, state fair-inspired treats such as
Sep 22: All Aboard for Sculpture at Montague Park
Catch the Tennessee Valley Museum Train at Sculpture Fields in Montague Park for the sixth annual fundraiser! Guests will begin the evening with cocktails and music in the park then board the train for a four-course dinner. This event is from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. and tickets are $250. sculpturefields.org
Nov 3: Sculptures in the Sky at Montague Park
Get ready for some high-flying family fun! Come out to Sculpture Fields at Montague Park for skies filled with colossal and colorful kites, stunt kites and Rokkaku battle kites at the Sculptures in the Sky event. In addition to the kites, visitors will also enjoy performances, local food trucks and a beer tent. This event is
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Style
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Food & Dining
RECIPE: The Incredibly Delicious & Versatile Summer Peach Tomato Salad
Nothing says summer like juicy peaches and ripe tomatoes! This salad combines them into one delicious dish that can be edited to your liking and served to one or many — the options are endless. Bon appetit!
3 Crowd-Pleasing, Plant-Based Recipes for Any Potluck or BBQ
Must BBQs always be meaty? We think not! Here is a perfectly plant-based menu for your next summer gathering!
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Homes
We’re Crushing Hard on Interior Designer Teresa Davis of Post 31 Interiors
For interior designer Teresa Davis, art is both a passion and a lifeline. Find out how and why she lives each and every day to its fullest in our latest Interior Designer Crush!
The Perfect Start to the Fourth of July
As we celebrate July 4th and freedom in America, take five minutes to read the words that made today possible!
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Travel
An Active Traveler’s Paradise: Park City Awaits
With 400 miles of beautiful trails, endless activities and delicious dining options, summer in Park City is an active traveler’s paradise.
The Family Tradition Everyone Should Experience
Yes, we know it’s summer, but many Southern families are already looking forward to Thanksgiving and planning accordingly for this fantastic, family-friendly annual event. In fact, for many, it’s now a family tradition.
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Lifestyle
The SB Hot List: Our July 2018 Favorite Things
We have a summer theme happening in July’s SB Hot List – the heat is on our minds. This month, we’re sharing our go-to recipes, the skin and hair products we’re relying on and more … check it out!
Marie Stitt & Edward Crouse’s Farm Wedding & Bottega Reception
Her unique upbringing in the culinary world led Marie Stitt to cross paths with a handsome epicure. Theirs is a story of food, wine, laughter and love. Read on!
