Community Calendar

Join us on Wednesday evenings at 7PM for story time adventures thru June 24th! Whether you're out on the town for a family meal or finishing up dinner at home, please stop by for a fun time of reading with our reading volunteers!

Does your student love to cook or enjoy getting creative in the kitchen? This is their moment! Florida Future Chef is a statewide culinary competition that invites Florida students ages 8-12 to showcase their creativity using nutritious ingredients grown right here in Florida, for a chance to compete at a live finale event and win up to $5,000 in a 529 Florida Prepaid Savings Plan. Students are challenged to design a school meal that brings together at least three of the five key components: fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy or dairy alternatives. Along the way, they’ll build confidence, practice real-world skills, and explore how food connects to fuel for your body, agriculture, and creativity. Entries are now open. All submissions must be completed online by Monday, July 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. Review official rules at https://floridafuturechef.com/

On behalf of the Organizing Committee,
We are pleased to invite you to the 2nd International Conference on Nursing Education & Healthcare 2026, taking place on June 22–23, 2026, in London, UK.
Theme: “Caring Beyond Boundaries: Nursing’s Impact on Global Health”
More about us: https://nursingeducationconferences.org
Venue: London Hyatt palace – A Global Hub of Culture, History, and Innovation.

On January 29, 2026, at 5:30pm, you are invited to the opening reception of “Like everything alive that we try to hold forever,” an exhibition that brings the work of seven artists together to reflect on ways that our human bodies exist in relation to non-human objects.
Through photography, sculpture, and video, the artworks in “Like everything alive that we try to hold forever” start to navigate the many issues that come with being human. Refreshments will be provided. The reception is free and open to the public. You can park for free in the Call Street Garage after 5:00pm. The exhibition will be on view until June 27, 2026.
Like everything alive that we try to hold forever is curated by Elizabeth Diggon, Naomi Potter, and Shauna Thompson. The exhibition is organized by Esker Foundation and produced as a traveling exhibition by Independent Curators International (ICI). Funding for the exhibition tour has been provided by the generous support from ICI’s International Forum and the ICI Board of Trustees.
Artists Include:
Larry Achiampong & David Blandy (London, United Kingdom)
Diane Borsato (Guelph, Canda)
Stephanie Dinkins (Brooklyn, NY)
Bridget Moser (Toronto, Canada)
Sondra Perry (Perth Amboy, NJ)
Miya Turnbull (Halifax, Canada)

Generations A Solo Exhibition by Julie Torres
May 15 – July 11, 2026
From Tallahassee to the Metropolitan Museum of Art—Julie Miller Torres
proves that art can be for everyone, even if you’ve never stepped into a
gallery before. Julie Miller Torres creates work that blends everyday
materials with powerful ideas, turning familiar techniques like crochet and
weaving into bold, eye-catching pieces. Her art explores themes of
freedom and empowerment in ways that are easy to connect with,
transforming legal texts and big civic ideas into striking visual stories
through her signature “woven screenprints” and “paper quilts.” One of her
most recognized works, Super Diva, is a portrait of Justice Ruth Bader
Ginsburg and is part of the permanent collection at the Metropolitan
Museum of Art in New York.
A Tallahassee native and Maclay School graduate, Torres now lives and
works in Atlanta. Her path bridges both art and law—she holds degrees
from the University of Florida, the University of Miami, and the Savannah
College of Art and Design (SCAD). Today, her work appears in major
collections including Delta Airlines, the Ritz-Carlton, SCAD, and the Jordan
Schnitzer Family Foundation.
Support for this program is provided by the National Endowment for the
Arts, celebrating NEA America250: Arts Projects Honoring the National
Garden of American Heroes.
Admission: Free for all Gadsden Arts members and children (17 and
under), $3 students, and $5 adults.
Image: Julie Torres, “Harriet,” 2024, woven screen print with cut fabric, 28 x
30 inches

On View: May 14-June 27, 2026 Open: Tuesday – Saturday 11 AM – 6 PM

LeMoyne Arts presents Funkadelic Visions, featuring the vibrant and imaginative paintings of music legend George Clinton. Known for his groundbreaking work in funk music, Clinton brings the same bold creativity and energy to his visual art, offering viewers a colorful, immersive experience that blurs the lines between music, culture, and imagination.

Kindly Presented by Akbar Thomas

Opening Reception:

Thursday, May 14- 5 pm-7:30 pm

Live music by The Bay Kings Band

In-House Bar

Muffins & Mimosas

Saturday, May 16 | 11:00am – 12:30pm

In-house mimosas, baked goods from Uptown Cafe, and hot coffee provided by Argonaut Coffee.

Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law, is thrilled to once again host the 2026 Freedom Fun Run 5K—with both in-person and virtual options!

Be part of the action on June 27 in Parkersburg, WV, or participate virtually from June 20–26. Your participation fuels fun, fitness, and community, and 100% of proceeds benefit Veterans-related programs.

All are welcome to join—run or walk, any pace! Enjoy refreshments, entertainment, and awards on race day as we celebrate our amazing participants.

Visit our event webpage to learn more.

Join us for the Tallahassee Watercolor Society's 2026 Tri-State Annual Juried Water Media Exhibition! Enjoy works by local artists from Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. This year's juror is a nationally renowned watercolor artist and past board director of the American Watercolor Society, Don Andrews. His paintings have received numerous awards, including three awards from the American Watercolor Society and two Best of Show awards from the New England Watercolor Society.

You can learn more about the exhibition, TaWS membership, and Don Andrews through the Tallahassee Watercolor Society.

Photo Credit: Phil Pollock, Great Blue Heron, 2025

Join us on Wednesday evenings at 7PM for story time adventures thru June 24th! Whether you're out on the town for a family meal or finishing up dinner at home, please stop by for a fun time of reading with our reading volunteers!

Does your student love to cook or enjoy getting creative in the kitchen? This is their moment! Florida Future Chef is a statewide culinary competition that invites Florida students ages 8-12 to showcase their creativity using nutritious ingredients grown right here in Florida, for a chance to compete at a live finale event and win up to $5,000 in a 529 Florida Prepaid Savings Plan. Students are challenged to design a school meal that brings together at least three of the five key components: fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy or dairy alternatives. Along the way, they’ll build confidence, practice real-world skills, and explore how food connects to fuel for your body, agriculture, and creativity. Entries are now open. All submissions must be completed online by Monday, July 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. Review official rules at https://floridafuturechef.com/