Entertainment

Come Hike! Or Just Rock

North Carolina's historic Snowbird Mountain Lodge: where all-inclusive meets the mountains. Article by Sue G. Collins On a small wood plaque across from a shelf of hiking books near the lobby, you’ll find a list of the types of wood used for the wall paneling and furniture for each of Snowbird Mountain Lodge’s 22 original rooms. Room One has wormy chestnut wall paneling and wild cherry furniture. In Room Three, it’s basswood and birch. Room 19 is a classic, with maple walls and furniture...

Arts + Culture

Chastain: Our Art Hub

Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle staff Holding court at State Bank Amphitheatre (formerly known as Chastain Park Amphitheater) at Chastain Park are three legendary greats.  The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs’ Public Art has installed bronze busts of famed musicians at the State Bank Amphitheatre (formerly known as Chastain Park Amphitheater) at Chastain Park. These expressionistic bronze busts by Italian sculptor Marco Zeno are a part of the city's collection and showcase legendary...

Arts + Culture

Stitching Stories

The Art and Advocacy of Julie Torres Article by Sean O'Keefe | Photography by Courtesy of Julie Torres Every once in a while an artist comes along that helps to redefine a generation; there is no more relevant ‘lawyer turned artist’ than Julie Torres. Julie discovered her love for art at the age of seven during her first oil painting lesson. She recalls being so captivated by her first painting that she couldn’t sleep that night. However, as she grew older, she allowed that passion to slip...

Health + Wellness

Teamwork is Dreamwork

Friendship and softball FTW Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle staff "We were talking about creating a game for the moms to play,” explains Amy Douglass, “but we wanted the game to have more of an impact and decided to raise money to support people who have Crohn’s Disease and Colitis.” Amy tells the story of how almost five years ago, she and four friends formed the Betty League Softball Tournament as a fundraiser, after Amy’s daughter, Ella Perry, had been diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. ...