Community Calendar

The Museum of Fine Arts is proud to present Akimbo, the first solo exhibition by Florida State University alumna, Zoë Charlton, in her hometown, Tallahassee. Bringing together personal history and collective memory, the exhibition reflects on the ways in which identity is shaped through place. In Akimbo, Charlton reveals how memories and experiences accumulate across time, layering themselves within the Tallahassee landscape. 

At the heart of the exhibition is Paul Russell Road, a reimagined and meticulously crafted half-scale model of Charlton’s family home in Tallahassee. This upended house functions as a record of memory, an architectural tool that follows a blueprint informed by lived experience and historical recollection within this Southern landscape. In dialogue with the sculpture is Smokey Hallow, an animated film that evokes the vibrancy and loss of one of Tallahassee’s historic Black American neighborhoods during mid-20th-century urban renewal. Through evocative motion referencing the construction of homes, accompanied by natural and industrial sounds, Charlton develops a parallel record across different media. Together, these works operate as material and immaterial archives, mapping the intertwined histories of people, the built environment, and the landscapes that hold them.  

Midtown Reader is thrilled to welcome New York Times bestselling author Patti Callahan Henry back to Tallahassee for the paperback release of The Story She Left Behind!

Told in Henry’s lyrical, enchanting prose, The Story She Left Behind is a captivating novel of mystery and family legacy that captures the profound longing for a mother and the evergreen allure of secrets.

Tickets are $25 and include one paperback copy of the book.

A true classic of musical theatre, Oliver! has captivated audiences for generations with its timeless story and unforgettable songs like “Consider Yourself” and “Food, Glorious Food.” Based on Charles Dickens’ beloved novel, this heartwarming tale of a young orphan’s search for family and belonging has earned its place as one of the most prestigious titles in the musical theatre canon. With rich characters, memorable music, and universal themes of hope and resilience, this is a must-see for audiences of all ages.

This project is sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture & the National Endowment for the Arts.

SHOW TIMES:
Friday, February 27, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Sunday, March 1, 2026 - 02:30 PM EST
Friday, March 6, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Saturday, March 7, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Sunday, March 8, 2026 - 02:30 PM EST

Water Ways: Indigenous Ecologies and Florida Heritage, opening in September 2025, uses “way” to explore how routes and paths shaped by water have influenced cultural geographies, and the methods, manners, and styles—“ways” through which Indigenous communities have expressed their relationships with water.

The exhibition aims to cultivate a deeper awareness of Indigenous material cultures and ecologies in Florida, in conversation with global perspectives from the Americas and Asia. Water Ways also invites reflection on pressing environmental issues—including water access, ecological change, and climate resilience—by highlighting how communities have long understood and responded to the challenges of living with water. It will feature historical objects from regional collections and MoFA’s permanent holdings, alongside works by three contemporary artists—Wilson Bowers, Harold Garcia V (El Quinto), and Samboleap Tol—whose practices engage with themes of Indigeneity, hydrology, and heritage in Florida and beyond.

The Museum of Fine Arts is proud to present Akimbo, the first solo exhibition by Florida State University alumna, Zoë Charlton, in her hometown, Tallahassee. Bringing together personal history and collective memory, the exhibition reflects on the ways in which identity is shaped through place. In Akimbo, Charlton reveals how memories and experiences accumulate across time, layering themselves within the Tallahassee landscape. 

At the heart of the exhibition is Paul Russell Road, a reimagined and meticulously crafted half-scale model of Charlton’s family home in Tallahassee. This upended house functions as a record of memory, an architectural tool that follows a blueprint informed by lived experience and historical recollection within this Southern landscape. In dialogue with the sculpture is Smokey Hallow, an animated film that evokes the vibrancy and loss of one of Tallahassee’s historic Black American neighborhoods during mid-20th-century urban renewal. Through evocative motion referencing the construction of homes, accompanied by natural and industrial sounds, Charlton develops a parallel record across different media. Together, these works operate as material and immaterial archives, mapping the intertwined histories of people, the built environment, and the landscapes that hold them.  

A true classic of musical theatre, Oliver! has captivated audiences for generations with its timeless story and unforgettable songs like “Consider Yourself” and “Food, Glorious Food.” Based on Charles Dickens’ beloved novel, this heartwarming tale of a young orphan’s search for family and belonging has earned its place as one of the most prestigious titles in the musical theatre canon. With rich characters, memorable music, and universal themes of hope and resilience, this is a must-see for audiences of all ages.

This project is sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture & the National Endowment for the Arts.

SHOW TIMES:
Friday, February 27, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Sunday, March 1, 2026 - 02:30 PM EST
Friday, March 6, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Saturday, March 7, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Sunday, March 8, 2026 - 02:30 PM EST

Water Ways: Indigenous Ecologies and Florida Heritage, opening in September 2025, uses “way” to explore how routes and paths shaped by water have influenced cultural geographies, and the methods, manners, and styles—“ways” through which Indigenous communities have expressed their relationships with water.

The exhibition aims to cultivate a deeper awareness of Indigenous material cultures and ecologies in Florida, in conversation with global perspectives from the Americas and Asia. Water Ways also invites reflection on pressing environmental issues—including water access, ecological change, and climate resilience—by highlighting how communities have long understood and responded to the challenges of living with water. It will feature historical objects from regional collections and MoFA’s permanent holdings, alongside works by three contemporary artists—Wilson Bowers, Harold Garcia V (El Quinto), and Samboleap Tol—whose practices engage with themes of Indigeneity, hydrology, and heritage in Florida and beyond.

The Museum of Fine Arts is proud to present Akimbo, the first solo exhibition by Florida State University alumna, Zoë Charlton, in her hometown, Tallahassee. Bringing together personal history and collective memory, the exhibition reflects on the ways in which identity is shaped through place. In Akimbo, Charlton reveals how memories and experiences accumulate across time, layering themselves within the Tallahassee landscape. 

At the heart of the exhibition is Paul Russell Road, a reimagined and meticulously crafted half-scale model of Charlton’s family home in Tallahassee. This upended house functions as a record of memory, an architectural tool that follows a blueprint informed by lived experience and historical recollection within this Southern landscape. In dialogue with the sculpture is Smokey Hallow, an animated film that evokes the vibrancy and loss of one of Tallahassee’s historic Black American neighborhoods during mid-20th-century urban renewal. Through evocative motion referencing the construction of homes, accompanied by natural and industrial sounds, Charlton develops a parallel record across different media. Together, these works operate as material and immaterial archives, mapping the intertwined histories of people, the built environment, and the landscapes that hold them.  

Whether you’re a vanlifer or just vanlife curious, come and join us at the most‬
‭ epic camper van meetup and industry expo in sunny Florida and one of the‬
‭ largest in the Southeast USA!‬

‭ Together, we’ll form a 1960’s inspired utopian van village for the weekend‬
‭ featuring hundreds of vans ranging from DIY builds to professionally converted‬
‭ vans and everything in between.‬

‭ The jam-packed schedule is filled with van tours, expert-led workshops, food‬
‭ trucks, nearly $15,000 in raffle prizes, live music, and an awesome community of‬
‭ like-minded, adventurous people!‬

‭ There will also be dozens of vendors and exhibitors showing off camper vans,‬
‭ products for vans, creative crafts, and more! Also, our sponsor, Victron Energy‬
‭ will be bringing their training trailer to showcase their state-of-the-art mobile‬
‭ power systems and their experts will be on-site to answer any questions you‬
‭ might have.‬

‭ The event is hosted at the amazing Withlacoochee River Park on a wooded site‬
‭ that features ancient oak trees and a grassy field. And, if you want to take a‬
‭ break from vans, you can take advantage of awesome outdoor activities like‬
‭ hikes, biking, and enjoying the river.‬

A true classic of musical theatre, Oliver! has captivated audiences for generations with its timeless story and unforgettable songs like “Consider Yourself” and “Food, Glorious Food.” Based on Charles Dickens’ beloved novel, this heartwarming tale of a young orphan’s search for family and belonging has earned its place as one of the most prestigious titles in the musical theatre canon. With rich characters, memorable music, and universal themes of hope and resilience, this is a must-see for audiences of all ages.

This project is sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture & the National Endowment for the Arts.

SHOW TIMES:
Friday, February 27, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Sunday, March 1, 2026 - 02:30 PM EST
Friday, March 6, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Saturday, March 7, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Sunday, March 8, 2026 - 02:30 PM EST