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From the city that has introduced the world to such drinks as Sazerac, Hurricane and other memorable concoctions is hosting the Tales of the Cocktail during July 16-20. This five-day event features a number of culinary and cocktail related programs. The Hotel Montelone is the nucleus of the event, but at designated sites throughout […]
Everyone loves a birthday party, even sea creatures! Come celebrate Snooty the Manatee’s big 60th birthday on July 19 at South Florida Museum’s Parker Manatee Aquarium in Bradenton, Fla.
Snooty, who happens to be the world’s most recognized manatee, was born in 1948 at the old Miami Aquarium. In 1949, he became a permanent resident […]
Boy, do I have a story to tell you! Many of us Southerners “don’t show, but tell,” even if it’s about our five-minute trip to the grocery store. Some of us can turn it into an amusing 30 minute story filled with a memorable cast of characters no one will forget. And we seem […]
No matter where you go in the South, you’re never at a lost of things to do. This is especially true when you visit Louisiana. Now if you find yourself anywhere in the metro New Orleans area around June 13-15, be sure to visit the French Quarter. I know that you probably will anyway, but […]
History comes alive in an entertaining way during El Dorado’s (Ark.) Showdown at Sunset. This annual event, which begins on the first Saturday in June and ends the first Saturday in August, recreates the 1902 shoot out that resulted from on-going feuds between two prominent local families.
The reenactment, taking place at the Union County […]
Marking the beginning of the shrimping season, the annual blessing of the fleet is considered to be one of honored traditions in Biloxi. It’s a combination of a party and a ceremony. Scheduled for May 30 - June 1, the weekend-long event kicks off with the Fais Do-Do (street festival) that includes live entertainment, […]
It’s considered to be the longest-running and largest hot-air balloon festival in Alabama, the 31st Annual Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic is slated for May 24-25 at Point Mallard Park in Decatur. This free event not only features over 60 hot-air balloons from around the nation taking flight, but also a variety of […]
Whether you enjoy a bowl of ice cream or a tall glass of milk, the National Moofest the festival for you. On May 31, Athens, Tennessee will celebrate the dairy industry with various events, including an ice cream eating contest and a milk chug-a-lug. There will also be a carnival that will run May […]
Ahoy Maties! Legend has it that the notorious pirate, Jean Lafitte hid his treasures in the bayous off of Lake Charles, Louisiana. While the treasure still hasn’t been discovered, you can join in a 12-day celebration known as Contraband Days Pirate Festival. Party like a pirate at one of Louisiana’s largest festivals, and the oldest […]
Watch as the pros fire up the grill for the 5th Annual Smokin’ Blues and BBQ Challenge in Hammond, La., on March 28-29. Over 50 professional barbecue teams from over eight states compete in four meat categories. This isn’t you run-of-the-mill competition, either. This is a sanctioned event by the KCBS 2008 Tour of National […]
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