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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 11 2024

Nature & History Walk

Presented by The Grove Museum at The Grove Museum

Join The Grove Museum for a guided walking tour of the site, focusing on the intersection of nature, culture, and history. In honor of the 20th of May—Emancipation in Florida, May’s program, led by John Grandage, Assistant Director for Historical Resources, will focus on historical landscapes tied to the history of slavery and freedom in the Red Hills Region. The program will also touch upon historical research that highlights how African Americans shaped the built and natural environment... More Info

May 11 2024

3 Hour Experience - Boxes & Blooms Mother’s Day Workshop

Presented by AR Workshop Tallahassee at AR Workshop Tallahassee

Join us for this fresh Spring-like take on our classic Centerpiece Box DIY workshop! Create a beautiful 16" Centerpiece Box, personalized with the design of your choice. You will utilize a variety of tools and techniques to create your personalized design as well as our in-house collection of paints and non-toxic stains, all while guided by our crafty instructors. Complete your look with fresh blooms we provide to finish the look! Your 3 hour DIY experience starts at $99. We invite you to... More Info

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May 11 2024

Hot Tamale playing "sidewalk style" at the Tallahassee Museum Sat, May 11

Presented by Tallahassee Museum at Tallahassee Museum

Hot Tamale is a favorite in these parts with children and families, and will be doing lots of fun stuff by the Cafe (in front of the playground), with shakers for the kids to join in the music. Regular admission charges apply.

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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.

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 19 2024

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May 29 2024

Creating with Clay! Pottery & Sculpture Classes

Presented by Red Dot Pottery at Studios of LeMoyne

Join clay artist, Nancy Jefferson for fun with clay in the LeMoyne Arts Studios. All techniques of hand-building and wheel throwing will be explored. Small classes are designed to teach a combination of beginners and advanced students together which adds more depth to each class. Beginners can learn the wheel or how to create anything by hand-building. From functional to sculptural, the sky is the limit as to what you can create! Nancy is a seasoned Master Potter with over 45 years of... More Info

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Apr 11 2024

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May 31 2024

The Historical Footsteps of the Hunter Hill Family

Presented by Leon County Public Library at Dr. B. L. Perry, Jr. Branch Library

Calling all history buffs and bicentennial celebrators! The Dr. B. L. Perry, Jr. Branch Library is proud to host an exhibit of Hunter Hill's handcrafted scale models of 19th and 20th century buildings from Leon County's African American community. This exhibit is presented in conjunction with the Bicentennial History program at The Dr. B. L. Perry, Jr. Branch Library on Saturday, April 16th from 1:00pm to 3:30pm, which features two engaging presentations from Hunter Hill and Gloria Jefferson... More Info

May 31 2024

Mental Health Awareness Month Movie Night

Presented by NAMI Tallahassee, Inc. at Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee

For its 35-year anniversary serving our local community, join NAMI Tallahassee on May 31st, 2024 to watch a mental health movie at the Challenger Learning Center! To close out Mental Health Awareness Month, we are watching the film Orchestrating Change, a documentary about the world's only orchestra for people living with mental health conditions. PLUS! At the end of the movie, a surprise guest speaker will talk to us about their lived experience and mental health expertise.

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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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