May 19 Sunday
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 Hunter Hill's program at The Dr. B. L. Perry, Jr. Branch Library on Saturday, April 16th from 1:00pm to 3:30pm, presented in partnership with the Tallahassee African American Genealogical Society. More information on that event can be found here: https://leoncountyfl.libcal.com/event/12324229
Dates: May 11th-12th and 18th-19thTimes: Saturdays 10-5pm and Sundays 12-5pm
This is a FREE event. Visit bigbendparadeofhomes.com to view the Entries, Magazine pick-up locations, and more! The Parade of Homes Magazine includes a full map of entry locations available for walk-through tours.
URL:Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2410860-0?pid=10461
Date and Time: Saturday May 11, 2024 at 10:00 am to Sunday May 19, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Venue details: Building Industry Association of the Big Bend, 3231 Capital Medical Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida, 32308, United States
May 20 Monday
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May 22 Wednesday
"Impressions of Florida" Relief Prints and Mixed Media Printmaking by Leslie Peebles opens at Jefferson Arts Gallery with a reception on Saturday May 4 and continues through June 1.
Get your child’s car seat checked by a registered Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technician at this free event! Safe Kids of Big Bend and Trainees for Child Injury Prevention (T4CIP) are partnering for a National Day of Action to provide free car seat safety checks for your infants and children. Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is proud to partner with these safety organizations. Safety information about poison, firearms, water, sleep, biking, automobiles and more will be available at the event as well.
Appointments are encouraged but not required. Pre-register today to secure your spot at TMH.CARE/carseat
Speaker: AMY LIEN, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Physics, University of Tampa
Gamma-ray bursts are one of the most powerful explosions in the universe. These bursts are likely related to supernovae, neutron stars, or black holes. When a gamma-ray burst occurs, it can release more energy within 10 s than the entire 10 billion year lifetime of our sun, which makes them one of the furthest astrophysical objects that can be detected directly by telescopes. However, the exact physical mechanism that creates these extraordinary bursts remains unresolved. In this talk, Dr. Lien will discuss our journey exploring the mysterious origins of gamma-ray bursts with space telescopes, and our recent project that invites all astronomy lovers to help us solve the puzzle.
May 23 Thursday
The Crooked River Lighthouse will be hosting a Full Moon Lighthouse Event on Thursday, May 23, from 8:00-10:00 pm in Carrabelle, FL with live music from Kevin Andrew and the Rockulla Performers. Visitors can enjoy the gorgeous natural surroundings of St. George Sound and Carrabelle Beach under the glow of the rising Flower Moon and evening sky. Plus purchase some delicious food from one of the local favorites, A Train Stop food truck.
At this month’s Full Moon event, attendees are in for a treat as the exceptionally talented musicians, Kevin Andrew and the Rockulla Performers, take center stage. The Rockulla Performers are made up of a variety of young talent that will be playing guitar and ukulele as well as singing an assortment of songs including some classic country tunes, timeless oldies, and more.
Visitors can enjoy an after-hours tour of the Keeper’s House Museum and see the exhibit for the lighthouse’s original, historic Fresnel lens constructed in 1894 in Paris, France. Guests can browse the unique nautical gifts and souvenirs in the gift shop. Visitors may also enjoy the glowing bonfire in the park (weather permitting). Bring a chair and enjoy the evening.
For those brave souls who are bold enough to venture to the top of the tallest lighthouse on the Forgotten Coast, evening tower climbs are scheduled at 15-minute intervals throughout the event. Climbers will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the bay. Evening climbs cost $10 and climb reservations are encouraged due to limited availability. Climbers must be at least 44 inches tall. Advance tickets are strongly suggested as slots may sell out and can be purchased online at https://www.crookedriverlighthouse.com/full-moon-events/ or in the lighthouse gift shop.
Crooked River Lighthouse is located in Carrabelle, just west of the Carrabelle Public Beach Park at 1975 Hwy 98 W, Carrabelle. For more information, contact the gift shop at 850-697-2732, carrabellelighthouse@gmail.com or https://www.crookedriverlighthouse.com/. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.