The Charleston Academy of Domestic Pursuits welcomes new students to join in its Winter 2021 Online Courses from January 12–February 18! Get tips and tricks on how to succeed in any social setting and improve life at home for you and your family. The masters of etiquette—but with good humor and fun always top priority—are available via three exclusive Zoom courses for students of all ages. 

As the coronavirus pandemic abruptly overwhelmed society, leaders have risen to bring hope and redemption to our presently broken and disheartened world. Some of those leaders include the world’s biggest entertainers. With most tours canceled for the rest of the year, drive-in concerts have become a creative way to keep the music going for fans around the country.

The VIE team has especially missed traveling, and since hopping across the pond is out of the question at the moment, we wanted to bring the world to you! Skyline Webcams fulfills our inner globetrotting needs when we can’t hit the airport and head to far-off places. Check out a few of our favorite webcams at famous places around the world!

July 24 is National Tequila Day in the US, and we’re taking a shot at creating our own margarita bar to celebrate with the help of Código 1530! VIE got the scoop from Código’s brand mixologist, Collin DeLaval, on some of his favorite cocktail recipes and how best to set up our margarita bar to celebrate National Tequila Day (or any day) from home.

The show is masterfully written, with a hip-hop twist on the story of the birth of our nation, the men who laid its foundation, and the women who stood by them. But before you rush to start watching, if you haven’t already, check out some fun facts and some deeper dives on the show’s hits and misses in our list of 10 things to know before you see it!

Senior year is already a time filled with ups and downs. In the first semester, we are preparing our college applications—probably the most stressful time of our lives. And now, due to these challenging times, the Class of 2020 around the world is dealing not only with the loss of their senior year but also with the losses, stress, and anxiety brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Due to the gardens' closing to the public amid the COVID-19 crisis, the New York Botanical Garden's Orchid Show: Jeff Leatham’s Kaleidoscope had to close after just three weeks, but you can still take a virtual tour! Join Marc Hachadourian, NYBG’s director of glasshouse collections and senior orchid curator, for a walk through the 2020 Orchid Show.

Kimberly Dawn is a great example of how it’s never too late to get back to your passion for music. The mom of four was nominated for Best Country Song at the 2019 Hollywood Music in Media Awards and just released her new single and music video, "Nashville." Here she shares her tips for learning music at home!

There are thousands of businesses that have stepped up to the plate to do their part for their neighbors, customers, and people as a whole during this time. Here is just a sampling of those who are making a difference and bringing hope to the world!

Based in Jackson, Wyoming, Scenic Safaris offers summer and winter tours in the majestic Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, as well as the Bridger-Teton National Forest. In the winter, Scenic Safaris offers guided tours aboard its state-of-the-art snowcoaches and snowmobiles.

On the heels of the fiftieth anniversary of the infamous Woodstock Music and Arts Festival, which took place in Bethel, New York, in August of 1969, the Seaside Repertory Theatre (The REP) presented its ninth annual tribute concert event. Woodstock: The Tribute Concert took place at The REP on Tuesday, November 19.

One year later, citizens of Mexico Beach and the surrounding areas of the Florida Panhandle are still dealing with massive cleanup endeavors, rebuilding homes and reopening businesses, waiting for insurance claims to go through, and working hard to get area schools ready to resume—but they have hope for the future.