Arts & Entertainment

A look back at thirty-five of our favorite shots from the pages of the magazine this year

In a beautiful new book of photographs and stories, the musician and other fans share their love of Stetson

The queen of Southern cooking. A titan of fly fishing. A legendary “soul man.” Remembering difference makers in music, politics, cinema, sports, and beyond.

An ode to the Cold War, Rocky, James Bond, pulp fiction, and an Atlanta lost to time

A stunning farmhouse transformation, a two-ingredient old-fashioned, and ten more articles readers loved this year

For nearly ninety years, Spode Christmas Tree has had a place at the Southern holiday table

Wearable works of art shimmer with millions of beads, vibrant feathers, and rich heritage

Life lessons from those who shared a name

Five tips from the longtime floral designers behind the city’s grandest fir

The brand captures her hometown’s laid-back allure

The new Ralph Eugene Meatyard exhibition in Atlanta frames a haunting, humorous cast of characters

Thousands of carefully preserved flowers stage a fantastical world of color, texture, and light in an immersive installation at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, Florida

Dig Me a Grave goes deep on the haunting Donald “Pee Wee” Gaskins

My mother gave new meaning to the word “evergreen”

How Brumbaugh’s Cowtown Collective united the Fort Worth community to fuel equine-assisted mental-health services for those who need them most

Whether delivering a tree to the White House or just greeting visitors to their farm, the “Clydes” all have distinct personalities

Shopping at Mazzaro’s in St. Petersburg kicks off with a big, big cheese

The Oscar-winning Arkansas virtuoso strikes black gold with the new drama series

Piccolo Zoppé’s joyous winter spectacle connects the audience with acrobats, wire walkers, and even performing pups

This year’s honorees embody thoughtful design and innovative techniques