It’s the 20th anniversary of the Old 280 Boogie, which might be the most unlikely music festival held twice a year in the tiny town of Waverly, Alabama. This year’s three-day event will be April 16–18, 2021. The festival celebrates the rerouting of U.S. Highway 280, which saved the town of about 100 people from […]

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When it comes to lighthouses, Alabama isn’t exactly the Northeast, where around 150 of the country’s 1,000 lighthouses reside. Nor are we Michigan, where 115 lighthouses stand along the Great Lakes. However, what we lack in quantity, we make up for in rich history. Case in point: Middle Bay Lighthouse, located off the eastern shore […]

There are few things as awe-inspiring as the warm glow of golden hour on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. With gorgeous scenery at every turn, from blue-green waves crashing against white-sand shores to the sway of sea oats in the breeze, it’s no surprise that Orange Beach and Gulf Shores have become hotspots for artists looking to […]

Justin Hill, a fourth-generation farmer, found sweet success when he turned his bee-keeping hobby into the Eastaboga Bee Company in 2009. Now his bees’ honey is sold to many of the area’s finer restaurants, at stores and farmers markets including Birmingham’s Pepper Place Saturday Market, and through direct sales via EBC’s website. They’ve also expanded […]

If you’re feeling like you could use a little bit of luck this year, don’t fret! Alabama has you covered with several ways to safely celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all throughout the state. From Huntsville to Gulf Shores and everywhere in between, you won’t want to miss these events, parades, and specials. So, don your […]

For anyone who’s ever experienced a lost bag when traveling, here’s a comforting stat: Only 0.03 percent of checked luggage ends up unclaimed. But what happens to that remaining 0.03 percent? For the past 50 years, Scottsboro, Alabama’s Unclaimed Baggage (the nation’s only retailer of lost luggage) has been turning would-be trash into someone else’s […]

As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded through 2020 and live shows were cancelled left and right, the music industry took a hit. With tours delayed and stay-at-home orders in place, many artists channeled their creativity and the unforeseen extra time to produce new music. The result was a year graced with plentiful releases from some of […]

It all started with compost. When Connor Knapp decided to give up a job in Antarctica to move home to Huntsville, he launched a business with his family to sell compost at the farmers market. Since Connor’s brother-in-law Caleb had been mixing teas made from ingredients in his garden and Connor had always wanted to […]

While many associate Mardi Gras with the revelry and debauchery of New Orleans’ Bourbon Street, the holiday actually began right here in Alabama. Mardi Gras was first celebrated in 1703 when Mobile resident Joe Cain led an impromptu parade down the port city’s streets in an attempt to bring joy to post-Civil War misery. Today, […]

It’s officially Carnival season — the period of time after epiphany (January 6) and before Lent (starts Ash Wednesday) — which means Mardi Gras celebrations are beginning to kick off. And you know what goes hand in hand with Mardi Gras? King cake. No Mardi Gras would be complete without this sugary sweet delicacy topped […]

New year, new you, right? Well, at least that’s what they say. You don’t need to do anything drastic, but if you’re looking to get back in a fitness routine after quarantine (most gyms have re-opened with COVID safety procedures in place), there are plenty of workout studios in Alabama ready to host you. From […]

Drexell & Honeybee’s, a donation-based restaurant in Brewton, is holding a fundraiser to be able to continue providing meals to those in need. Musician Maxamiliano Nelson wrote a song called “I Was Hungry (and You Fed Me)” for Drexell & Honeybee’s, and is giving 100% of the proceeds of his song downloads to the restaurant. […]

Ringing in the New Year in fun and unique ways is a tradition for many places in Alabama. Several embrace their history, heritage, and quirky attributes through ball drops and celebrations geared specifically to their city. From a peanut drop to a meteor strike, here are five unique ways Alabama celebrates New Year’s Eve. Although […]

At a new art exhibit in Decatur, you’ll see art made from discarded items — including thread spools, pill bottles, tin cans, bird nests, and more — arranged in a beautiful and organic way. Trace Barnett, a lifestyle blogger, author, and TV personality, is turning trash into treasure at his debut art exhibit at the […]