The house at 200 Lewis Street in Summerville, Ga. fits in with all of the other frame houses on the street. But inside and behind that house is the story of a man who followed his own vision and in doing so, became something of a folk hero. Howard Finster”s idea for Paradise Gardens came … Continue reading Paradise Gardens and the legacy of Howard Finster
How livestock and produce started a theatre
I love a story with an interesting beginning. This one begins with a pig. Well a pig, some other farm animals and other things you would find on a typical farm. And it includes some famou actresses and actors and some you may not have heard and some who probably should be famous. Oh, and … Continue reading How livestock and produce started a theatre
Southern walks: Manning Mill Park in Adairsville, Ga.
Address: 163 Manning Mill Road. If you are coming from Cartersville on U.S. 41, make a right turn onto Manning Mill at Camille’s Corner convenience store. Make a left turn if you are coming from Calhoun. A view of the lake at Manning Mill Park. The basics: The trail is 1.4 miles long and takes … Continue reading Southern walks: Manning Mill Park in Adairsville, Ga.