Alabama’s Dauphin Island is a place with a fascinating and extensive history that dates back to roughly one thousand years B.C. Luckily, the Dauphin Island Chamber of Commerce and the […]

I double-checked my email with anticipation. Check-in at 4:00 p.m. I thought I had it right. I looked up from my phone to an antique piece of silver jewelry and […]

Chef Jacob M. Stull recently announced his return to Birmingham for his new French fine dining pop-up tasting menu experience. The concept behind Rêve is one steeped in the desire […]

On farms across Alabama this month, winter crops are giving way to early spring’s harvest of vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Strawberries are in abundance this year. April also marks the […]

The expansion of outdoor fitness courts across the state is helping make high-quality workouts accessible to all, regardless of age, fitness level, or economic status. Blue Cross and Blue Shield […]

Known as the “rowdiest party in the SEC,” the 2024 Auburn Rodeo is “going to be one hell of a year.” Combining a rodeo, tailgate, and all-star concert, Auburn Rodeo […]

The University Club, a beloved special events and private dining facility with a fascinating history, is slated to reopen its doors to the public in May. The prestigious establishment with […]

When you first hear the name Project Horseshoe Farm, images of livestock and agriculture may first come to mind. And while the image of a rural setting isn’t altogether wrong, […]

Alabamians have held Easter as an important holiday from the beginning of the state’s history. Luckily, local sources have held on to small, sentimental pieces of this extensive history that […]

I’m instantly hit with a wave of nostalgia and the smell of hairspray as soon as I open the doors to Classic Cut—a small hair salon in Attalla, Alabama where […]

Springtime is prime time for festivals celebrating Alabama food and drink. Whether it’s Middle Eastern food, Southern barbecue, or good old gumbo, you won’t leave hungry. There are gatherings to […]

Every year, sounds of bluegrass and old-time music drift through the Athens State University campus at the annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention. The annual event brings hundreds of […]

When picturing The Alamite Hotel in downtown Tuscaloosa, one of the first things that comes to mind is the eye-catching artwork found throughout the space, from the lobby to the […]

On March 23rd, The Wilcox Historical Society Tour of Homes will take place in Oak Hill and Camden, Alabama. Featuring seven homes, two churches, and other historic sites, the annual […]

When looking for the first signs of spring, some folks point to early flowers—blooming peach and cherry trees, daffodils, hyacinths, and the lot. For me? The first fresh-picked, perfectly ripe […]

Once upon a time, people routinely raised all or part of their family’s food at home. Today, supersized groceries supply 65 percent of the calories we consume. The problem is […]

In celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, A Man About Town joyfully shifts its focus to spotlight remarkable women who have defied stereotypes and excelled in traditionally […]

Driving along Highway 98 on an early spring afternoon, a conversation breaks out. “I think there’s an amazing restaurant right over here,” offers the self-professed tour guide. The driver looks […]

Teacher appreciation, like the different love languages, has unique ways of being expressed. A shelf of gifted coffee mugs in excess. A purple crayon because a student discovered it’s their […]

Spring festivals celebrating Alabama food and brews start up at the beginning of March, with events in Theodore, Evergreen, and Birmingham. March food festivals will celebrate collard greens, German sausages, […]

Through thick pine forests dotted with early spring daffodils, I made my way up Highway 195 this weekend to the Alabama Folk School at Camp McDowell. The school had its […]