Love him or hate him, it’s hard to think of Memphis without Elvis Presley, its most famous son. To his credit, Elvis never felt he outgrew his hometown, even after becoming one of the biggest stars in the world. His family home, Graceland, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, gives visitors an [...]
The U.K. was voted the No. 1 vacation spot for American travelers, and VisitBritain provides five reasons why Americans should keep it at the top of the list:
Value for money – The U.K./U.S. exchange rate is at its best; average exchange rates nowadays are 25 percent cheaper than they were two years ago.
Food and drink [...]
Although Peter Pan, the fictional boy, hasn’t grown since he was introduced in J.M. Barrie’s 1904 play and subsequent 1911 novel, his theatrical legacy continues to evolve. Reconceived for the 21st century by London-based Threesixty Entertainment, this Peter Pan is a vivid, panoramic experience like no other, thanks to the liberal use of computer generated [...]
Greater Atlanta has an abundance of independent schools all dedicated to providing the education needed for students to get into top colleges and universities. Here is a roundup of some of the area’s finest.
Atlanta Country Day School
Atlanta Country Day School targets students in grades seven through 12, who haven’t experienced academic success in traditional, highly [...]
Hassle-free holiday shopping is not an oxymoron, and yes, it’s quite possible. With online shopping, you can make your list and check it twice, then buy everything on it with just a click of the mouse. Now that you no longer have to fight traffic to get to the store before closing time, circle jam-packed [...]
Is there an old shooting range in the basement’s plaster shop?
Plausible: The holes in the back wall of the plaster shop may have been made by electrical workers testing their “ram set” nail guns against the wall.
Gone with The Wind premiered at the Fox.
False: Gone with the Wind premiered at the Lowe’s Grand.
The crystal [...]
Making a baby is hard work, and during the 40 or so weeks it takes, even the most aggressive go-getter finds the need to slow down. Even then, she may find it hard to relax. Each trimester brings with it a new batch of challenges: fatigue, nausea, achy joints, swollen ankles, acne and lack of [...]
Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but pictures and memories — and don’t forget about them. “A wise man once said a third of your vacation enjoyment comes from researching and planning it, another third from actually enjoying it, and the remaining third from reminiscing and sharing photos and stories [...]
If the economic meltdown has taught us anything, it is to be in better control of our money. Of course, that’s easier said than done.
“It’s never too late, and it’s never too soon,” says Annika Ferris, CFP, CIMA, and partner at Brightworth, an independent wealth management firm that serves entrepreneurs and high net-worth families and [...]
The Atlanta Fox Theatre lighting was a crowning achievement in its day. The light bulb was still relatively new and modern, yet the Fox’s fixtures were created in the illusion of antiquity, foreign mystique and opulence.
The theatre lighting was designed to enhance the overall ambience of the [...]
My mid-life crisis came a little early. I was 35 years old, going through a divorce and trying to get back into the swing of having a social life after years as a married homebody. I knew my soul was starving, but for what? Then I found improv comedy, and it was like reuniting with [...]
