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Oct 19: Louisville Wine & Food Experience in KY
This day-long tasting event features local Louisville chefs with rich and colorful moments for guests to taste, savor and explore the Louisville culinary scene, from local trends to regional traditions. It is in Kentucky, after all, so you can expect plenty of great booze, beer and wine as well. This event will be held on
Oct 19: Tennessee Beer and Wine Festival in Nashville, TN
This community event brings folks together in celebration of beer and wine on the grounds of Two Rivers Mansion. Get your $35 ticket now to enjoy 4 oz. tastes from the best breweries around the world, special gravity beer and wine samples. Sip local, regional and imported beverages, enjoy live music and explore a variety
Oct 19: Decatur Craft Beer Festival in Decatur, GA
Plan for a full day of drinking (and for a ride home) at this convivial beer festival which features tastings from more than 80 craft breweries as well as live music. A special VIP-level ticket provides funds to the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild and their advocacy efforts and entitles patrons access to beers brewed specifically
Oct 19: Cooper- Young Annual Beerfest in Memphis, TN
Celebrate the hardworking local brewers who devote their time, talent and energy to making beers that are uniquely their own at Cooper-Young Beerfest. The festival is regional, meaning you can visit any of the brewers within a day’s drive from Cooper-Young. Sip and sample local brews to raise money for the Cooper-Young Community Association (CYCA),
Oct 19: South End Wine Fest in Charlotte, NC
Join the rest of Charlotte on Saturday, Oct 19, 2019 for the best neighborhood wine festival. Enjoy at least four hours of wine, beer and cider tastings, live music and food trucks. Proceeds benefit Classroom Central and their mission to equip students living in poverty to effectively learn. The event
Oct 17-20: Tour Premiere of Once on This Island – Nashville
Date: 10/15/2019 – 10/20/2019 Time: Tuesday through Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Friday at 8 p.m. Saturday at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Location: Andrew Jackson Hall 505 Deaderick Street Nashville, Tennessee 37243 Ticket price: Varies – please see tpac.org for ticket prices and options Once on This Island will make its U.S. tour premiere in
Oct 18-20: Taste of Atlanta -Atlanta, GA
This festival highlights the diversity of Atlanta’s restaurant scene with chef demos, hands-on cooking classes and tastings from almost 100 neighborhood favorite eateries. The VIP Experience also includes samples of craft beers, wine and creative cocktails. With a kickoff party on Friday and full schedules of demos and events on Saturday and Sunday, it’s a
Oct 18-Oct 20: Carolina Balloon Fest in Statesville, NC
If there’s a North Carolina event that is a must, it’s the Carolina Balloon Fest in Statesville on October 18 through October 20. For three days, hot air balloons of all shapes and sizes color the sky. Don’t be surprised to see Yoda, Darth Vader or even the Wicked Witch of the West floating by! Balloons launch
Through January 12: SCAD- Fashioning Art from Paper Exhibition
SCAD FASH presents Fashioning Art from Paper, an exhibition that explores 500 years of fashion through the breathtaking trompe l’oeil masterpieces of Belgian artist Isabelle de Borchgrave. Through her expert manipulation of paper and paint, de Borchgrave creates sculptural replicas of historic garments found in early European paintings or collections from around the world. This
Oct 25: Memphis Tequila Festival at Overton Square- Memphis, TN
On October 25 from 6 to 9 p.m head to Overton Square for the Memphis Flyer’s second annual Memphis Tequila Festival. Savor 15 tequila tastings, food by Babalu Tacos & Tapas, party music by local DJs and lots of spooky surprises. This evening of merriment is guaranteed to get you in the spirit of the
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Style
Our Favorite Drugstore Beauty Buys Under $20
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Why We Love This Indigo-Dyed T-Shirt
The production of this t-shirt took six full months, but it’s a story of a passion project that included four different companies, each with a strong mission to support women. And, there are only 58 t-shirts available.
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Food & Dining
Fast Dinner Recipes: When Life is Busy
Here’s a food diary: seven days of dinners that StyleBlueprint’s Founder, Liza Graves, put together to inspire us to think beyond recipes and whip up some dinners quickly — and without a lot of clean up!
4 Delicious Apple Recipes Perfect for Fall
Fall brings a fresh crop of produce — including apples. Here are four delicious apple recipes that allow you to put this fruit to good use!
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Homes
Elizabeth Demos: Interior Designer Crush
Chances are, even if you’ve never heard of Elizabeth Demos, you’ve seen her work. Get to know this interior designer, stylist, writer and producer, who also happens to be our latest interior designer crush!
10 Next-Level Bathrooms by Top Southern Designers
Considering a bathroom renovation? We have the inspiration you’re looking for. Check out these 10 amazing bathrooms, each created by some of the South’s top designers.
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Travel
An Unexpected Family-Friendly Escape: Indianapolis Delivers!
Indianapolis is an unexpectedly delightful destination that’s perfect for a family weekend getaway. Here’s where to stay, eat and play. Image: Cody Bailey
The Most Fun Holiday Tradition Your Family Will Love
Family traditions sew strong family bonds. Forge a new family tradition this year by taking part in Gatlinburg’s Winterfest, the perfect way to experience the holiday season!
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Lifestyle
Our Favorite Drugstore Beauty Buys Under $20
Why do we assume “good” beauty products have to be expensive? We’ve searched the shelves of drugstores to find the best Cheap Thrills for healthy skin, nourished hair and a stocked make-up bag — all for less than $20!
The Stories Behind 5 of the South’s Most Beloved Murals
Murals are sprouting up everywhere, offering endless Instagram-worthy photo-ops. Today we’re sharing the stories behind five of the South’s most beloved murals.