Welcome to summer! Get out and explore these beautiful Southern cities at one (or all!) of these fantastic June events. Image: Atlanta Food & Wine Festival
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Events
Jun 29-Jul 1: Sandstock: A Tribute to Rock and Roll in Virginia Beach, VA
This tribute to rock and roll is a beach-inspired variation of “Woodstock.” National and regional tribute artists will cover songs from some of the greatest rockers in history. All performances, which are free to the public, are held on two “Dueling stages.” For more information and full lineup, visit beachstreetusa.com.
June 30 & July 1, 2018: Home Sweet Home Food & Music Festival – Birmingham, AL
Get your 4th of July weekend celebration started at the Home Sweet Home Food & Music Festival! The park will be filled with the sounds of incredible singers and musicians, as well as the delicious smells of local food trucks that will have your senses jumping for joy. Come out to DeSoto Caverns to make
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
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 14 & 15, 2018: Sloss Music & Arts Festival — Birmingham, AL
Located at the Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, Sloss Music & Arts Festival combines rich Birmingham history with more than 40 incredible musicians including Moon Taxi, Quinn XCII and many more! In addition, this two-day lifestyle festival will feature artists showcasing their talents through all mediums; from poster-making to iron-pouring demonstrations, this festival has it
July 14, 2018: Wynwood Art Walk – Miami, FL
Join Miami’s hippest block party at the Wynwood Marketplace for an Art Walk Saturday! Come as you are and enjoy a world-class collection of murals, vendors, gourmet food trucks, music and more. Put your dancing shoes on for top DJ performances, shopping shoes on for the Artisan market and eating and drinking pants on for
July 13-15, 2018: Forecastle Festival — Louisville, KY
It’s that time of year – music festival season! Forecastle Festival is your key to a fun-filled weekend in Louisville, KY. Music lovers will enjoy delicious food from different vendors and can’t miss artists like T-Pain, Louis the Child, Chris Stapelton, Vance Joy and many more. Day passes start at $69.50 and weekend passes start
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Style
This Summer’s Hottest Jewelry Trends
Are you feeling the need to update your jewelry wardrobe this season? You’re in luck! From bright pops of color to layered necklaces, here are our favorite jewelry trends for this summer.
Bermuda Shorts & Culottes: Are They Really Back on Trend?
Clam diggers or culottes? Pedal pushers or Bermuda shorts? Megan LaRussa decodes these dizzying fashion terms, tells us how to rock these styles and more. Images: Anthropologie
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Food & Dining
RECIPE: 20-Minute Chicken Dinner — With a Kick!
Sometimes a recipe just forms in your head, and it works out perfectly from the very first try. You’ll love this one just as much as we do, and it’s super simple!
5 Pie Recipes to Whip Up This Weekend
Looking to flex a baking muscle this weekend? Check out these five pie recipes — you’re gonna love them!
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Homes
Gorgeous Design Details Make This Home’s Interiors Sing
From elegant fabric and wallcoverings with custom trim to art-forward hardware and sophisticated custom cabinetry, attention to design detail takes this home to the next level.
Historic Farmhouse For Sale: It’s 183 Years Old, Fully Renovated and Spectacular!
This beautifully kept farmhouse is steeped in history and overflowing with modern conveniences. Take a look at this fabulous Tennessee property.
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Travel
Here’s What is in Our Travel Makeup Bag
Traveling this summer? From haircare to makeup to skincare, here are our travel beauty essentials and a few of our favorite travel makeup bags.
First Impressions: Nashville’s Bobby Hotel
We took a look around Bobby Hotel, from a local’s point of view, and we really liked what we saw!
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Lifestyle
How This TN Educational Initiative Lead to a 400% Increase in Post-Secondary Education
The Ayers Foundation was created by Jim and Janet Ayers to fund guidance counselors in order to help students consider and attend postsecondary education in the state of Tennessee. Today, read about the effects of this incredible program and get to know the big-hearted people behind it.
3 Southern Authors Making Storytime a Thrill!
These three women were each inspired to write children’s books based on voids in the market. Get to know these creative personalities, find out what inspired their work and then grab a copy to snuggle up for story time.
