Arts & Culture

A Southern take on the answers to some of life’s thornier questions

With a series of intense Southern roles and an Oscar behind him, and a Civil War drama on the way, Matthew McConaughey has redefined his career by coming back to the place that shaped him

In defense of the season’s most loved (and hated) song

Taking on stereotypes one paddle stroke at a time

When an Australian documentarian starts digging, he finds a lot more than he bargained for

A closer look at the tintype photos of Lisa Elmaleh

Lisa Elmaleh turns to a near-lost photographic process to capture a Southern music tradition

The actress gives an inside account of the most successful film of all time

A heritage clothing company resurrects itself, one sharp jacket at a time

For the painter Eldridge Hardie, his art isn’t just a vocation. It’s a way of life

An epic Louisiana throw down of Texas proportions

Get to know the country’s original Mardi Gras celebration

From floral eye candy to handy instructional guides, these books will delight anyone who loves plants

Celebrating opening weekend at Keeneland’s Fall Meet

Navigating life’s calamities with perfect Southern poise

G&G readers celebrate the sporting life in Newnan, Georgia

The tale of an unwanted dog who found his true calling

An exploration of the tumultuous years of a family—and a nation

His Hollywood profile may be on the rise, but Scoot McNairy can’t escape the pull of his native Texas

Goings-on in the South and beyond