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
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
March is International Women’s Month and we’ve been searching for women to highlight. We’re big fans of Atlas Obscura an online magazine and saw the article below. It was too good to pass up so we are posting the article 6 Groundbreaking Women You Didn’t Learn About in History Class for you to enjoy and learn about these extraordinary women. 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. *Full credit for writing content and images given to Atlas Obscura and the photographers noted. 6 Groundbreaking Women You Didn’t Learn About in History Class Meet the painter, the pilot, the author, and other “firsts” who paved the way. BY SARAH DURNMARCH 15, 2022 Hiker Emily Ford borrowed her friend’s dog, a retired sled…
The Downton Abbey exhibition in Atlanta is currently showing and will be until the beginning of January 2022. My mom and I recently went on a mother-daughter date and toured the exhibition. We didn’t know what to expect. We were joyfully surprised at the authenticity and extent of the show. Downton Abbey for those that don’t know is the most successful PBS series ever. It follows the Crawley family in their daily life on a grand estate in England and covers the time from 1912 to 1927. Starts with the sinking of the Titanic and travels through World War I and early modern times. It’s an epic drama and many of my friends and family have been enthralled with it for years. I’m going to walk you through the exhibit with pictures, and then my mom’s review will be at the end. Don’t worry, I’m not giving everything away about…
Marvelous Monday is here! The concept is simple and stress-free. I’m inviting my tea party friends – readers and friends – to post good things in their life on Mondays. Grab a macaroon and a cup of tea and join us. Or a cupcake. Whatever suits your fancy. Let’s dish! This week we’re talking about 2 Halloween events in Atlanta and Richmond for all ages. I know there are readers here who have attended the Atlanta event and enjoyed it. This post contains affiliate banner 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. Capturing the Spirit of Oakland – Atlanta, Georgia Capturing the Spirit of Oakland…
We LOVE Halloween at Poe in Wonderland and the month of October is the best. We write about events around the southeast, but since we’re based in Atlanta, Georgia, we publish those the most. October 9th through 10th is a BIG Halloween weekend. We’re only mentioning 5 events below. With a little Googling you can find even more. Let’s get started. This post contains affiliate banner 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. Atlanta Celebrates Photography Hallowine Crawl in the Little 5 Points neighborhoodEvery October in Atlanta there’s a fantastic photography festival where you visit galleries, restaurants, public spaces, libraries, coffee houses, and various…