Community Calendar

Comedian Killer Beaz, a regular on the Grand Ole Opry stage and star of Discovery Channel’s Hit Series Moonshiners Killer Beaz, is bringing his “Best Buzz In Town” Tour to the Thomasville Center for the Arts on Saturday, Oct 17 at 7:00 PM.

With a career built on the road and a reputation for delivering consistent, crowd-pleasing performances, Killer Beaz has become a favorite in theaters, performing arts centers, and major comedy venues across the country. His ability to connect with audiences through real stories, big laughs, and high-energy delivery has made him one of the most reliable and entertaining acts touring today.

Fans across the nation recognize Beaz from his longtime run on Moonshiners, where his personality and humor have been part of the show for more than a decade. While the television show introduced him to millions, it’s his live show that truly defines the experience.

Audiences attending the performance can expect a high-energy show that keeps the room engaged from start to finish

This stop on the “Best Buzz In Town” Tour will feature Comedian Killer Beaz — from Discovery Channel’s hit series Moonshiners — LIVE on stage in all his hilarity, bringing a full night of entertainment to the Thomasville community.

The Thomasville Arts Center provides the perfect backdrop for the show, offering an intimate setting where audiences can experience live comedy the way it’s meant to be—up close, engaging, and unforgettable.

EVENT DETAILS
Who: Comedian Killer Beaz with opening act Dan Whitehurst
What: “Best Buzz In Town” Tour – Live Comedy
When: Saturday, Oct 17 at 7:00 PM
Where: Thomasville Center for the Arts
Tickets & Info: killerbeaz.com

We may be the Rose City, but every garden has its thorns…

Join Thomasville History Center Curator of Engagement Meme Greitzer on a walking tour of Historic Downtown Thomasville to learn about the people and circumstances behind episodes of murder and mayhem in Thomasville’s distant past.

By day, Broad Street is the quintessential heart of downtown Thomasville. After dark, we’ll explore the murders, mysteries, scandals, and other misfortunes that have unfolded along its historic streets. From Thomas County’s first murder trial and the bedraggled Union soldiers who arrived at the end of the Civil War to the hijinks of Prohibition, this one-hour tour will introduce some of the people who built downtown Thomasville—and others who lost everything along the way.

2026 Tour Dates
Saturday, October 17
7:00–8:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 24
7:00–8:00 p.m.

Tours are limited to 20 participants per date. Advance tickets are strongly recommended.

🎃 Halloween in the Historic Neighborhood is back! 👻

Join us at the Thomasville History Center on Saturday, October 31, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. for a free evening of trick-or-treating, spooky stories, activities, music, and Halloween fun throughout our historic campus!

Families can make their way around the campus, stopping at stations hosted by the History Center and our community partners for candy, treats, games, activities, and more. Costumes are encouraged!

📚 Spooky Story Time with Annie from The Bookshelf
Two special readings at 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

🍦 The Ice Cream Girl will also be on site with ice cream and treats available for purchase.

Our 2026 community partners include the Jack Hadley Black History Museum, Pebble Hill Plantation, Thomasville Center for the Arts, Thomasville Landmarks, Thomas County Public Library, The Bookshelf, Kiwanis Club, and Rotary Club of Thomasville.

🎃 Free admission
🍬 Trick-or-treating
📚 Spooky stories
🎶 Halloween music
👻 Family-friendly activities
🍦 Ice cream available for purchase

Activities will take place outdoors throughout the History Center campus. The historic buildings will not be open to the public during the event.

No registration required — just come ready for some Halloween fun!

Learn more: https://thomasvillehistory.org/experiences/halloween/

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.