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Atlanta Harry Potter Exhibition

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Harry Potter fan? There’s an awesome exhibition going on now in Atlanta, Austria, and France. My friend Aja and I went to the Atlanta Harry Potter Exhibition yesterday. Located in an ideal venue space on Carnegie Way downtown it’s easy enough to get to. The exhibition is in town until the end of February so you have a chance to see it. You get to see movie props – Tom Riddle’s diary, resurrection stone, Ravenclaw diadem and more, costumes, learn background details from the film, and there are some interactive pieces too. The official site’s description is as follows: “Harry Potter™: The Exhibition is a groundbreaking touring exhibition that celebrates the iconic moments, characters, settings, and beasts as seen in the Harry Potter™ film series and the Wizarding World. This unique in-depth exhibition delights visitors through powerful storytelling and innovative, interactive technology and features original props and costumes.” The interactive…

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Poe Museum’s Unhappy Hour in July

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If you’re in the Richmond area this week, drop into the “Unhappy Hour” at the Poe Museum for drinks and fun. June Unhappy Hour July 28th 6-9:00 PM – A Midsummer Night’s Scream is the party of your dreams…or nightmares! Join the Poe Museum for a night of mad revelry. Triple Crossing Beer and Bryant Cider to be served, music by the Jen Tal Band. Get your tickets here. $10.00

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Our Gulf Shores Trip to Alabama

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We recently traveled to Gulf Shores, Alabama, and had a good visit. Let’s talk about what we did and give you a few reviews of places to go. We stayed at the Lighthouse Condominiums which I highly recommend. It was our third time staying there. It’s located right on the beach and has big spacious living areas along with nice-sized bedrooms and full kitchens. You can step out on any balcony and see the beach. It also offers 2 large pools and 2 hot tubs. One of the pools has a zero-entry side for the little ones in your family. We booked our stay through VRBO and it couldn’t have been easier. The weather was beautiful during our stay and never rained. The gulf was calm with enough waves to make body surfing fun. The condominium pools were busy but not so much that you couldn’t enjoy yourself and the…

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Juneteenth Tours at Atlanta’s Oakland Cemetery

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Juneteenth National Independence Day, celebrated on June 19th, is the day to commemorate the end of enslavement in the United States. “Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It is also often observed for celebrating African-American culture. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it has been celebrated annually on June 19 in various parts of the United States since 1865.”Source: Wikipedia Historic Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia is hosting tours and free programs to celebrate from June 18th to the 30th. Tours are free but reservations are required. Quite a few of the dates are sold out, but there are still some available. Credit: Oakland Cemetery We Shall Overcome Walking Tour “We Shall Overcome” became the anthem of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, but the origin of the song dates back to antebellum days and a spiritual sung by enslaved people,…

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Howard Finster Paradise Garden Visits

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If you’re into outsider and folk art, then Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden in Summerville, Georgia is where you want to be. The Reverend Finster was a prolific artist who produced over 46,000 works in his lifetime. There’s a 4-acre property or garden dedicated to his work complete with a museum and fabulous gift shop. We wrote an article on him earlier in the blog Howard Finster “the Grandfather of Southern Folk Art” where you can read all about him and see some of his art. Recently, we visited the Garden’s May Artist Market and the pictorial is below, but first, there are two upcoming events you need to know about if planning a trip to Paradise Garden. Sounds like a fun event and the floral designs are sure to be creative. We also recommend visiting the Rock Garden in Calhoun as mentioned above. We’re going to do a pictorial post…

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Illumine at Oakland Cemetery in 2022

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Illumine the annual art event at Atlanta’s Oakland Cemetery has wrapped for 2022. Illumine is an art installation held in the Victorian garden park once a year to bring awareness to the beauty of the grounds and its history to the city. This year’s center leaned more towards education versus art exhibits, but it was still worth the walk in the evening among the cemetery residents. We’ve included a pictorial essay of our visit and hope you enjoy it. This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, Poe in Wonderland will earn a small commission for the referral at no cost to you. Read more about affiliates and disclaimers here. The evening started off at dusk with the eerie spectacle of large balloons lighting your path. History of the indigenous peoples at Oakland long before it was a cemetery. Maynard Jackson’s obelisk. First African…

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Oakland Cemetery’s Illumine Event Returns in April

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Every year historic Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia, hosts a special event in their gardens. Illumine is an art installation that tells a story as you walk the grounds at dusk all set against the city skyline. It’s nothing short of magical to be in the cemetery at night. This year the installation revolves around the newly restored African American burial grounds and the Women’s Comfort station. It will highlight the stories of the individuals who created and managed them. This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, Poe in Wonderland will earn a small commission for the referral at no cost to you. Read more about affiliates and disclaimers here. Past Illumine event in front of a lighted mausoleum. From the Oakland Cemetery site: About the event Illumine, Historic Oakland Foundation’s annual after-dark arts experience, returns to Oakland Cemetery this April with new…

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Another Fabulous Stay at the Read House Hotel

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The Read House Hotel in Chattagnooga, Tennessee, is a beautiful historic hotel located on the corner of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Broad Streets. We had another fabulous stay this past weekend. This is a post about our experience on this visit, but you can read our full review in our post Chattanooga’s Read House Hotel is a Luxurious Stay that we wrote last year. This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, Poe in Wonderland will earn a small commission for the referral at no cost to you. All opinions are my own and I only recommend products and services I think will add value to my readers. Read more about affiliates and disclaimers here. There’s been a hotel on its property for over 171 years. The Read House is ideally located within walking distance to key sites around downtown. You can walk…

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Georgia’s Best Neighborhood Christmas Lights for 2021

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Christmas lights are one of the best parts of the holiday season. Our family has a tradition of getting in the car after dinner and driving around to see favorite light displays from each year and discovering new ones. People can be so creative and put up lights in their yards or join with neighbors to make even bigger lighting events. It’s fun when they add music and you can listen to it in your car. Don’t ask me how they do this because I have no idea! Quite a few of the families who host the light displays raise money and donations for non-profits like the Make a Wish Foundation, Toys for Tots, and food pantries. One family raised over $11,000+ in monetary donations last year! Fantastic. We’re talking about some of the neighborhoods with lights here in Atlanta and surrounding counties including 6 we personally visit every single…

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Behind the Screams at the Poe Museum

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Behind the Screams is a tour hosted by the Poe Museum and Heygo Tours in November. It will be an approximately 30-minute virtual, live-streamed event directly from Richmond and allow viewers to interact with the guides and others. I am a big fan of the Heygo tours and wanted to give everyone a head’s up on this unique opportunity. About the Tour Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at 11 AM. “Visit Richmond, Virginia’s Poe Museum virtually, hosted by diabolical duo Dean Knight, Programs Coordinator, and Chris Semtner, Curator, who will take you on a behind-the-screams look at the museum’s world-renowned collection of all things Poe.” Credit: Jennifer Graham Credit: Jennifer Graham What to Expect Get ready for something special. We’re traveling to Richmond with no passport, no plane ticket, and no luggage. And yet you’ll experience all the sights, sounds, and stories with just your laptop, favorite snack, and an amazing content creator.…

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