Arts & Entertainment

November’s standout series, movies, and podcasts with Southern ties

October’s standout series, movies, and podcasts with Southern ties

All yellow brick roads lead to this charming little theme park in North Carolina

Pull up at one of these classics or newcomers for a small-town Saturday night

Why everyone’s raving about the Tony-nominated musical sensation

The new documentary about sorority recruitment at the University of Alabama is silly and serious and surprisingly moving in its examination of one of the most beloved—and controversial—college traditions

Whether you’re welcoming spring with jazz in New Orleans or sweating out summer on a farm in Tennessee, these music events are worth putting on your dream calendar

Southern-accented series, films, and documentaries to tune into this February

Cozy up with these Southern-inflected films, series, and podcasts

The documentary Roots of Fire
follows a new generation of Louisiana musicians dedicated to preserving language and culture

The actor reflects on his starring role in one of the past decade’s most iconic TV series

The Carolina-raised writer and producer on creating and filming the series

With his directorial debut set for wide release and earning a bevy of praise, this filmmaking son of an actual jockey is on the verge of stardom. But he’d rather just tell a great story

From “Felony Melanie” to June Carter Cash, the Oscar winner’s performances endure with humor, heart, and a heap of natural Nashville-nurtured talent

A survey of opinions ahead of the national championship game

Champions never miss a pre-game nap and post-game little snack

A lifelong Georgia football fan on heartbreak and hope

Women of the Movement, starring the Virginia native and Tony winner Adrienne Warren, premieres this week

Beth Macy on the power of dinner around the table, handmade quilts, and rooting for Southern underdogs

Why the Opry’s 5,000th broadcast this Saturday means more than ever