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Feb 20 2024

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May 10 2024

Florida Landscape | John Gleason | Exhibition at Thomasville Center for the Arts

Presented by Thomasville Center for the Arts at Thomasville Center for the Arts

Thomasville artist, John Gleason, presents a new body of work titled Florida Landscapes that features oil and acrylic paintings that boast views from the Red Hills region to Florida’s forgotten coast. This exhibition depicts life in our local slice of the south — a timeless yet ever-evolving region. Join us for the opening reception to view these large scaled paintings that take the viewer into familiar regional scenes. Bites and refreshments will be served. Opening Reception | Tuesday,... More Info

May 09 - 12 2024

The Winter's Tale | a part of the FREE 2024 Southern Shakespeare Festival

Presented by Southern Shakespeare Company at The Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park

Experience a FREE professional, outdoor performance of a Shakespearean classic! ABOUT THE PLAY: Jealous King Leontes upends his kingdom when he falsely accuses his wife Hermione of infidelity and exiles their newborn daughter, Perdita, to Bohemia. After many years, long journeys, and hard-won forgiveness, the family is reunited and reconciled. ABOUT THE EVENT: Food trucks, drink tents, merchandise vendors, and more will be available in the Park prior to and during some of the 7 PM performance.... More Info

Feb 02 2024

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May 18 2024

Reflections and Reckoning: Brown v. Board of Education at 70.

Presented by Anderson Brickler Gallery at Anderson Brickler Gallery

The Brown v. Board of Education decision, issued unanimously by the Supreme Court of the United States on May 17, 1954, was a watershed in American jurisprudence. We take a look back at the circumstances that compelled the five groups of plaintiffs in the case and the impact that the decision had on our community and throughout the South, then and today. Works include paintings, photographs, and photojournalism. Featured artists are Debra Ambush, Ted Ellis, Tavani Williams, and Melvin McCray.

May 18 2024

The FSU High School Honors Jazz Ensemble

Presented by Florida State University College of Music at Lindsay Recital Hall

The Florida State University High School Honors Jazz Ensemble is comprised of All-Star students from local high schools. Performing the music of Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, and more!

Apr 11 2024

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May 18 2024

Soulful Feelin': A Folk Art Celebration

Presented by LeMoyne Arts and John G. Riley Center & Museum of African-American History and Culture at LeMoyne Arts

In collaboration with the John G. Riley Center & Museum, LeMoyne Arts will host a special exhibit celebrating local and Southern folk artists and their contributions to the visual arts experience in our community. This exhibition is a tribute to the enduring legacy of folk art as a universal form of expression. It celebrates the ingenuity, authenticity, and shared humanity that binds artists from all walks of life with works by renowned artists, such as O.L Samuels, Thornton Dial, Sr., and Mary... More Info

Mar 30 2024

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May 31 2024

Ghosts & Grim Tales Tour

Presented by Storied Paths at Downtown Tallahassee

Come learn about Tallahassee history through the spooky stories of our resident ghosts and other grim tales. You'll discover which downtown Tallahassee buildings are haunted, hear the tales of several Tallahassee tragedies, learn about some infamous Tallahassee duels, and visit the grave of the Tallahassee witch.

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May 27 - 31 2024

WHEREABOUTS Summer Art Camp, Ink and Illustration: Library

Presented by LeMoyne Arts at LeMoyne Arts Education Center

Each session we will focus on a new place of recreation, taking inspiration from the varied activities, aesthetics, and famous artworks tied to each venue. Summer is the time for fun! From the library and zoo to the movie theater and arcade our campers will experience it all through art making! Each session we will focus in on a venue, making art inspired by the locale, while also discussing famous artworks created in tandem with the setting! Campers will take 4 daily art classes in... More Info

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Jan 11 2024

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Jun 30 2024

Early Maps of Florida & Tallahassee Bicentennial

Presented by The Grove Museum at The Grove Museum

On display at The Grove Museum from January 11, 2024, to June 30, 2024, Early Florida Maps & Tallahassee's Bicentennial features maps on loan from the Cognetta Family Trust Map Collection, digital prints courtesy of the State Library of Florida and the Library of Congress, and artifacts on loan from the Bureau of Archaeological Research, this exhibit brings together rare and important maps, paired with artifacts excavated from archaeological sites depicted on the maps, that document... More Info

Jul 13 2024

Swamp Stomp Music Festival

Presented by Tallahassee Museum at Tallahassee Museum

Come out on Saturday, July 13 from 4-9pm and enjoy relaxing music under the shady trees of the Tallahassee Museum at the 46th Swamp Stomp Music Festival! This is a great opportunity to get outside, grab some fresh air, and relax with live music featuring folk, blues, contemporary acoustic, ballads, highlands, saltwater music, and much more. Cash bar for 21+ guests. Admission is free for Tallahassee Museum members. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting tallahasseemuseum.org/events or in... More Info

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Apr 26 - 27 2025

25th Annual Chain of Parks Art Festival!

Presented by LeMoyne Arts at LeMoyne Arts

Expect to have a first-class, fun-filled outdoor cultural experience at the Chain of Parks Art Festival, in downtown Tallahassee! View amazing, original, and one-of-a-kind works of art in a delightful Southern outdoor setting. Nationally ranked in the Top 100 Fine Art Festivals by Sunshine Artist Magazine for 11+ years running, this annual two-day festival draws tens of thousands of people from the Big Bend Southeast region to see 150 artists who have traveled from all over the country to... More Info