Community Calendar

Apalachicola Area Historical Society Presents

Apalachicola, FL (October 28, 2026) – The Apalachicola Area Historical Society (AAHS) will be hosting a special program, “WAR Comes to Apalachicola! The Sinking & Rescue of the Empire Mica,” featuring Grayson Shepard on Tuesday, November 10, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. ET at the Raney Museum Carriage House, 126 Market Street in Apalachicola. The program is open to the public, although seating is limited. There is no charge and donations are warmly welcomed.

On June 29, 1942, the British tanker Empire Mica, carrying fuel for the Royal Air Force during World War II, was torpedoed by a German U-boat approximately 21 miles south of Cape San Blas. In response, Apalachicola fishing boats rushed to the scene and rescued the survivors, demonstrating the courage and compassion of the local fishing fleet during wartime. Grayson Shepard’s presentation will explore the sinking, the dramatic rescue, and current efforts to memorialize the valiant actions of Apalachicola’s fishing fleet.

An offshore charter captain and avid scuba diver in Franklin County since 1999, Shepard has a longstanding interest in military history and the Empire Mica story. He has visited the wreck site dozens of times and helped secure its designation as an underwater archaeological site on the Florida Panhandle Shipwreck Trail.

This program is part of a popular series by the Apalachicola Area Historical Society. AAHS is a member supported 501(c)3 dedicated to advancing understanding of the cultural history of Apalachicola and its surroundings. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. For details, email AAHS.Raney@gmail.com, leave a message at (850) 653-1700, or go to www.apalachicolahistoricalsociety.org.

Join The Grove Museum on the second Wednesday of each month for children's storytime!

Due to the recent city announcement regarding road closures for the Tallahassee Veterans Day Parade, Storytime at The Grove Museum will be taking place 2:00p.m. - 3:00p.m. on Wednesday, November 11. Hope to see you there! We apologize for any inconvenience.

Don't miss our Veterans Day storytime on November 11 where we will be reading "Mission to Space" by Commander John Herrington at 2:00p.m..

Storytime will be followed by an activity, and we encourage families to bring a picnic to enjoy on the museum's grounds following the program.

The program is FREE and open to the public! Storytime at The Grove is recommended for children ages 8 and younger.

Discs For Duty has shifted from a spring to fall event! Organized by Florida State University Sport Management students, this Bring Your Own Partner doubles tournament expands beyond Tom Brown Park to challenge teams across three Tallahassee-area courses.

From November 11–22, teams will have 12 days to complete one 18-hole round at each of the following courses: Tom Brown Park, Jack McLean Park, and Paradise. All rounds will be played in best-disc doubles format, with team scores combined across all three courses to determine the overall standings.

Registration is $50 per team. Voucher payouts, courtesy of our title sponsor, will be awarded to the top third of each division. Scores will be tracked on UDisc.

Most importantly, the tournament serves as a fundraiser benefiting the FSU Veterans Center. Come compete, support a great cause, and see how your team stacks up against the best in the Tallahassee area!

Opening Ceremonies will be the day of Veterans Day, at 2pm at Tom Brown Park.

E. Marie Enterprises proudly presents Always Room at the Top, an elevated mystery dinner theatre experience coming to Hotel Duval in Tallahassee on November 12–13, 2026.

Step into the glamour, suspense, and intrigue of a classic 1940s-style mystery as a talented cast brings this sophisticated story to life through live theatre, dining, and immersive entertainment. Guests can expect an elegant evening filled with memorable characters, unexpected twists, and the signature E. Marie Enterprises experience—Elevated Events Rooted in Soul.

VIP ticket holders and specially invited guests will receive exclusive access to a private pre-show experience beginning at 5:30 PM, featuring a special performance by Nia Jamison-Sissle, priority seating, and early access to shop with featured vendors. The VIP pre-show is not open to general admission guests, and a show ticket is required to attend.

The evening continues with dinner and the full performance of Always Room at the Top in the sophisticated setting of Hotel Duval. Guests are encouraged to dress for an upscale night out and enjoy an experience designed to combine theatre, dining, atmosphere, and exceptional hospitality.

Presented by E. Marie Enterprises
November 12–13, 2026
Hotel Duval | Tallahassee, Florida
VIP Pre-Show: 5:30 PM
Featuring Nia Jamison-Sissle
Live Mystery Dinner Theatre • Dinner • Vendors • VIP Experience

Tickets and additional information: www.emarieent.com

Midtown Reader invites you to an evening with English PhD candidate Noah Farberman as he discusses his new book, Death of a Greaseboy, with FSU professor L. Lamar Wilson.

ABOUT THE BOOK
After over 30 years of silence, legendary Greaseboy pusher Ira Robinson is telling his side of the final game that took the lives of his father and best friend, fellow Greasy Beauties pusher Samuel Goldman. While the Greaseboy Federation insists no wrongdoing, it also obfuscates the deaths of four thousand ballmen lost as part of "normal gameplay." But how can four thousand drowning deaths be normal?

Robinson and former Greaseboy Federation public relations representative Noah Farberman present documents from the lifespan of Greaseboy, from early development to modern changes. Whether you were there for the first seasons of Greaseboy, a casual watcher, or a parent of a high school player, The Death of Greaseboy is a crucial read at a turning point for the sport.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Noah Farberman (no relation) is an academically minded gamer, TV consumer, and ice cream lover. He has a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from University of King’s College in Halifax, an Honours Bachelors in creative writing from the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus, and an honours diploma in Comedy Writing and Performance from Humber College. Noah currently resides in Florida where he is completing his English PhD at Florida State University. Noah's first novella is being released with Archive of the Odd Press and will be his greasiest novella.

ABOUT L. LAMAR WILSON
L. Lamar Wilson is an Affrilachian writer of multiethnic descent. He holds an MFA from Virginia Tech and a PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. L. Lamar Wilson's poems have appeared in African American Review, Callaloo, jubilat, Los Angeles Review, The 100 Best African American Poems, and other journals and anthologies.

Florida led the United States in executions in 2025, accounting for 19 executions—approximately 40% of the national total. Against this backdrop, the International Human Rights and the Death Penalty Symposium will convene an exceptional group of globally recognized scholars, practitioners, and policymakers at Florida State University College of Law.

Bringing together leading voices on this topic from across the world, the symposium will examine capital punishment through an international human rights lens. Discussions will explore legal, ethical, and comparative perspectives, fostering rigorous and informed dialogue on one of the most complex and consequential issues in modern law.

Distinguished speakers include Sister Helen Prejean; Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, former President of Mongolia; Mario Marazziti, former deputy in Italy's Camera dei Deputati; Mark Olive, a nationally recognized death penalty litigation expert; Professor Corinna Barrett Lain, University of Richmond School of Law; Professor William Schabas, Middlesex University, London; Robin Maher, Executive Director of the Death Penalty Information Center, with more to come.

We hope you will join us for this important and globally informed discussion.

This event is free and open to the public. CLE credit pending.

In celebration of Lantern Fest, the Crooked River Lighthouse is hosting a Jellyfish Lantern Making Workshop on Friday, November 13 from 12-4 pm ET at the Lanark Boat Club at 2364 Hwy 98 East, Lanark Village, FL. This fun, hands-on workshop offers participants a chance to create their own whimsical, glowing jellyfish lanterns, a favorite at Lantern Fest.

Led by volunteer Lisa Keith-Lucas, the workshop will guide participants through making these enchanting jellyfish lanterns. All basic materials, instruction, and hands-on assistance will be provided for $10 per person. Participants are also welcome to bring additional materials - ribbons, beads, tulle, or other decorative materials - to further personalize their creations.

At the end of the workshop, attendees will leave with a unique, handcrafted jellyfish lantern to enjoy at home or bring to Lantern Fest at the Crooked River Lighthouse on Saturday, November 14, from 6 to 10 p.m. ET. The lanterns will add to the festival’s magical nighttime display.

Space is limited, and reservations are required to ensure enough materials are available. To reserve a spot, contact the Crooked River Lighthouse Gift Shop at 850-697-2732 or carrabellelighthouse@gmail.com. The $10 fee is payable in cash at the door and exact change is requested, if possible. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. Special thanks to the City of Carrabelle.

E. Marie Enterprises proudly presents Always Room at the Top, an elevated mystery dinner theatre experience coming to Hotel Duval in Tallahassee on November 12–13, 2026.

Step into the glamour, suspense, and intrigue of a classic 1940s-style mystery as a talented cast brings this sophisticated story to life through live theatre, dining, and immersive entertainment. Guests can expect an elegant evening filled with memorable characters, unexpected twists, and the signature E. Marie Enterprises experience—Elevated Events Rooted in Soul.

VIP ticket holders and specially invited guests will receive exclusive access to a private pre-show experience beginning at 5:30 PM, featuring a special performance by Nia Jamison-Sissle, priority seating, and early access to shop with featured vendors. The VIP pre-show is not open to general admission guests, and a show ticket is required to attend.

The evening continues with dinner and the full performance of Always Room at the Top in the sophisticated setting of Hotel Duval. Guests are encouraged to dress for an upscale night out and enjoy an experience designed to combine theatre, dining, atmosphere, and exceptional hospitality.

Presented by E. Marie Enterprises
November 12–13, 2026
Hotel Duval | Tallahassee, Florida
VIP Pre-Show: 5:30 PM
Featuring Nia Jamison-Sissle
Live Mystery Dinner Theatre • Dinner • Vendors • VIP Experience

Tickets and additional information: www.emarieent.com

Join WFSU and Children's Services Council of Leon County for our Tinsel & Togetherness Movie Night, an evening of holiday fun for families of children ages 3-8.

Enjoy tasty treats, ornament making, and holiday episodes of PBS KIDS shows!

Tinsel & Togetherness Movie Night will be Friday, November 13th, from 6 to 8 pm at WFSU Public Media.

Visit WFSU.org/education and follow our socials @wfsupublicmedia.

Join us for trivia night to celebrate the release of the Sunrise on the Reaping movie!

There will be several rounds, each one increasing in difficulty. Enjoy a glass of wine or a slice of pie while you compete to be the best of the best. (All questions will be based on book canon, not movie canon.)

Brush up on your knowledge of all things Hunger Games, invite your friends and family, and may the odds be ever in your favor.