Arts & Culture

It’s not just the number of national championships—it’s the way he won them

January’s standout series and movies with Southern ties

From fiction to poetry, and Appalachia to Kansas, the North Carolina author shares his favorite reads of the year, plus a few gems soon to come

Meet the makers of the world’s best bourbon, listen to music from a Mississippi trio, read about a bewildering kidnapping, and more

Carnival season is so much more than a Fat Tuesday

For a young boy, holiday magic arrived in the form of a little red suit

In keeping a traditional Appalachian dance alive, the Bailey Mountain Cloggers have established their own tradition of dance competition dominance

A nuisance tree finds redemption during the holidays

A new book dives deep on generations of women and their artful archive of the state’s history

Helen Ellis explores Southern presents that go beyond the classic and expected

December’s standout series and movies with Southern ties

Spilling the tea on sister revolutionary events that happened 250 years ago this month

The Columbia Museum of Art celebrates Sergio Hudson’s decade in fashion with a new retrospective

A dynamic read draws from a writer’s family tree and dramatic folk ballads

Treat yourself or a loved one to a gift that keeps on giving

Surfing Santas, possum drops, and more singular events

The native of Plains, Georgia, has served in various influential roles throughout her and her husband’s careers

A seductive field bike, blackberry pie candles, a must-sip bourbon—ideas for every Southerner on your list

In praise of a life of duality

The bestselling author also discusses his new book, The Exchange, in a candid G&G Reads conversation