Category Archives: Southern Folk
Derby Days
This weekend’s a big one here in New York City. Lots of Southerners will be donning Lilly-or-louder dresses and ties, freshly laundered seersucker suits, and royal wedding–worthy hats to celebrate the annual running of the ponies at Churchill Downs. In … Continue reading
Filed under Culture, Events, Southern Folk, Southern in the City, Style
Johnny Cash Birthday Bash
On the heels of the release of Columbia Records’ Bootleg, Volume 2: From Memphis to Hollywood, a two-CD, 57-track set featuring radio broadcasts, radio ads, and home recordings from Cash’s early years, folks all over the country (the world even?) … Continue reading
Filed under Events, Music, Southern Folk
Jasper Johns: Medal of Freedom Winner
Yesterday afternoon, South Carolina native Jasper Johns became the first studio artist since Alexander Calder in 1977 to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. As the Wall Street Journal pointed out, that’s “34 years since a painter or sculptor received the nation’s … Continue reading
Filed under Art, Southern Folk
Happy Valentine’s Day
Some famous couples with Southern roots in honor of today’s national Love Fest.
Filed under Southern Folk
Coming Soon: The Carolina Cup
The deadline for buying renewing parking spaces at the Carolina Cup is this Friday. [Note: Unclaimed spaces will be up for grabs after the Friday deadline, and general admission parking is available on race day.] If you haven’t been to … Continue reading
Filed under Culture, Events, South Carolina, Southern Folk, Sports, Style
Jane Pope Trunk Show Tonight
Got the below reminder about tonight’s trunk show from the lovely jewelry designer Jane Pope. Should be a fun event, not to mention an excellent opportunity to start holiday gift shopping (the post-Thanksgiving countdown has officially begun). Don’t miss out … Continue reading
Filed under Design, Events, Shopping, Southern Folk, Style
