Arts & Entertainment

A Maryland artist finds beauty in the humblest of materials — the dirt beneath her feet

These Southern theaters are long on charm and architectural beauty

Tips for telling a harmless tall tale

Several of the most valuable finds in the show’s history have been discovered in the South

The best of what’s new in the Magic City

Rising stars—from the Gridiron to the Runway—who are shaping the South right now

Fifteen memorable movie characters

Joe Bussard’s rare vintage 78s—all 15,000 of them—preserve the sounds of the South for future generations

As longtime Charleston, South Carolina, mayor Joe Riley prepares to step down, a frank conversation about renewal, race, and the real Bill Murray

Four standout citizens building a better Atlanta

A brief retrospective, with comments from the artist

It’s official: Pimento has hit it big

From Kool-Aid pickles to pigs’ feet, why one person’s I.C.P. is another’s delicacy

Thoughts on two-faced fans, sitting etiquette, and the party invite that didn’t arrive

An oral history of one of the most unforgettable Southern movies of all time

A decade after Hurricane Katrina, we track the storm’s impact on some of its youngest victims

Living in a world without smells

Thoughts on summer style, addressing your elders, and the right way to make ice cream

With three high-profile roles this year and more on the way, the actress is poised to shine

Some may call it bragging. We call it counting our blessings