Savor the final carefree weeks of summer at one of these distinctly Southern events! It’s bound to be the best August yet.
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Events
Aug 9-18: Elvis Tribute Week at Graceland
As always, Graceland will spend a week this August celebrating the music, movies and legacy of our most beloved Memphian, Elvis Presley. From the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest to the Elvis candlelight vigil, Elvis Week promises to be full of long sideburns, sashaying hips and Elvis sightings. A full schedule and information on ticket
Aug 10-19: Birmingham Restaurant Week
Calling all foodies – the ninth annual Birmingham Restaurant Week (BRW) 2018 will be held Friday, August 10 to Sunday, August 19 with more than 70 restaurants set to participate in celebration of the city’s acclaimed culinary culture and love of local. Birmingham Restaurant Week celebrates the city’s burgeoning culinary reputation and connects the community
Aug 24-26: Southern Women’s Show
Get ready to shop till you drop at Charlotte’s favorite event for women — the Southern Women’s Show. Check out hundreds of boutiques with the latest fashions, trendy jewelry, gourmet treats, health and beauty and so much more. Enjoy fashion shows, top chefs and even celebrity guests. Bring your mom, sister or best friend and spend
Aug 24 & 25: Songwriters and Symphony Under the Stars
Cheekwood will open the beautiful Swan Lawn and invite guests to hear hit songs written by Wendell Mobley, Lee Thomas Miller and Chris DeSefano. In few places other than Nashville can you hear from these chart-topping songwriters in such a lovely setting! For your $50 ticket, you’ll get an evening of music at one of
Aug 25 & 26: Grant Park Summer Shade Festival
The Grant Park Summer Shade Festival will once again welcome music and art lovers to Atlanta’s oldest park for two days of nonstop fun. The festival will feature an impressive lineup of live music throughout the weekend on two stages, in addition to an expansive artist market, kids’ zone, 5K run and a dedicated VIP
Aug 25: Sophisticated Living Polo Series World Cup
A barbecue buffet, bourbon, wine, spirits and entertainment – you’ve got our attention! The region’s best polo players will suit up to vie for possession of the SL Polo Cup trophy at Oxmoor Farm as part of the Sophisticated Living Polo Series World Cup. Gates open at 4 p.m. The first match is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. with the
Aug 30-Sep 1: Live on the Green
This Labor Day weekend, Lightning 100 presents to you Nashville’s FREE live music festival, Live on the Green. The three-day festival includes an incredible lineup of performers, a solid selection of food vendors, a great menu of brews and a vibrant crowd for a weekend full of jamming. Check out the lineup and make your
August 31 – September 2: Hot Air Balloon Festival at Callaway Gardens
Hot air balloons are a treat for children and adults, alike! The fun starts at Callaway Gardens at the Friday Night Balloon Glow and continues all weekend long with great events at both balloon rides, as well as tethered activities. Admission prices vary by person, by day and by age so find out how much
Aug 31-Sep 3: Worldfest
Travel around the world in one weekend, right in downtown Louisville! WorldFest, one of the region’s largest international festivals, celebrates its 16th anniversary with four days of expanded world food, live music, dance, culture and education. This event takes place in downtown Louisville at the Belvedere and admission is free. Food and crafts are available
Aug 31-Sep 2: Southern Grown
Taste, sip, learn and experience the unique culture of the beloved South during this weekend festival. Enjoy live music by distinguished headliners, local festive fare, conversations on sustainability, cooking demonstrations and more. This weekend is filled with opportunities, kicking off with Friday night’s Garden & Gun signature dinner and show, featuring Nashville-based Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors. All-access
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Style
Finding the Perfect Bra, Fall Trends, Skincare Tips & More: Ask Megan
In this edition of “Ask Megan,” Style Coach Megan LaRussa talks upcoming trends, how to shop during a weight loss journey and how to find the perfect bra.
5 Essential Shoes For Late Summer and Early Fall
You know those boring but stylish shoes that seem to work with everything? Here are five such shoes to bring you through late summer and into early fall. And, there’s not even one bootie among them!
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Food & Dining
RECIPE: A Basic Vinaigrette Dressing (with 3 Variations)
Put down the bottled dressing and make your own. You’ll use this one recipe on salads, vegetables and meats … it even makes a killer potato salad. And, it starts with two ingredients + salt and pepper.
3 Easy (and Amazing!) Mexican Recipes to Test Drive This Weekend
If it’s Mexican food you’re craving, take a look at these super-simple recipes.
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Homes
This Home Achieves That Covetable Farmhouse HGTV Look
After three seasons working on a popular HGTV show, designer Cristi Holcombe knows a thing or two about how TV shows have shifted interior design client expectations. This rustic farmhouse is an example of how she incorporates her clients’ needs and wants specifically into their homes.
Get an Exclusive Look Inside a Kitchen and Bath Pro’s Newly Built Home
Exquisite design details abound in this kitchen & bath designer’s newly finished home. Take a peek at the drool-worthy bath, unbelievable kitchen & more.
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Travel
48 Hours at Georgia’s Callaway Resort & Gardens
Spend a weekend at Callaway, where you’ll find everything from delicious dining to one of the largest butterfly conservatories in North America.
48 Hours in Charlotte: The Best of the QC’s Food & Dining Scene
A weekend getaway to the Queen City is filled with incredible Southern restaurants, unique cocktail spots and plenty of beautiful sights to see. Here is our guide for spending 48 hours in Charlotte!
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Lifestyle
Frances Lacefield: FACES of the South
It was a void in the market that led Frances Lacefield to launch her own line of dorm room bedding. Four years later, she’s branching out beyond the dorm, filling homes with tasteful bedding and decor. Meet our newest FACE of of the South!
The Most Beautiful Bouquet You’ve Ever Seen: An Outdoor North Carolina Wedding to Swoon Over
This love started with a middle school crush and grew into more, culminating in the most beautiful farm wedding we’ve ever laid our eyes on!
