Getting to Know the Real Atlanta
This article originally appeared in Venü Magazine’s Fall 2016 issue. The tunnel is dimly lit. You’re standing at one end, still under the sun’s watchful eye, but close enough to see a shadowy figure moving swiftly—first crouching, then fully erect. You walk toward the figure, and only as your eyes adjust to their new surroundings...
Atlanta History Center Epitomizes Atlanta in Nostalgic “50 Objects”
This article originally appeared on About Atlanta. If ever there was a physical embodiment of Atlanta’s diverse history and multifaceted personality, Atlanta History Center’s “Atlanta in 50 Objects” exhibit is it. The eclectic exhibition, which opened January 16, 2016, showcases centuries of history captured by these so-called “objects,” a loose term encompassing everything from people...
Dad’s Garage Theatre Company Moves Into a Divine New Home
Dad's Garage Theatre Company is taking you to church. The talented group of improvisational actors just moved into their long-awaited permanent home, none other than the former Atlanta Metropolitan Christian Church.
Elvis-Inspired Food in Nashville
Celebrate the King's 81st birthday with this list of Nashville’s most decadent dishes and over-the-top treats inspired by the Chief himself.
Atlanta’s Strength in the Face of Fire
Flip through the pages of Atlanta’s history books, and you might notice a recurring theme of mass destruction caused by one unforgiving enemy: fire. It’s as if Gen. William T. Sherman cast a spell on Atlanta when he led 67,000 torch-yielding Union troops through town in 1864.
Golden Keys to the City: A Concierge’s Guide to Nashville
Few people are better equipped to guide you through Nashville than Hutton Hotel Chief Concierge Laura Cunningham. Cunningham recently became one of only a few concierges in the Southeast to earn the prestigious Les Clefs d'Or (“Golden Keys”) designation.
12 Great Places to Take the Kids in Nashville
Nashville is a rarity among cities of its size–not only does it offer plenty of nightlife and entertainment for adults, but it also serves as a fantastic destination for families.
No Genre: Atlanta’s Music History & Best Live Venues
A coincidence of sorts branded Atlanta as the nation’s hip-hop hub—a well-earned reputation as the city became a wellspring of rap, hip-hop and R&B superstars. But that proliferation of chart-topping artists steps far beyond the umbrella of one genre.
A Guiding Beacon: Touring Atlanta’s Civil Rights Landmarks
Scattered throughout Atlanta are historical gems that tell the city’s remarkable civil rights story. It was in Atlanta that the world’s most famous civil rights activist was born, and with him, ideas that catalyzed change throughout the world.
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