May 18 Saturday
See why our area is so ecologically incredible! Get up close and personal with creatures and plants galore. Join expert guide and outdoor educator, Ryan Means for this rare opportunity to tour and learn the past history of the Apalachicola Lowlands Preserve. The day-long trip stops at points along the way to the privately-owned preserve nestled deep in the Apalachicola National Forest near Sumatra, FL. Explore the longleaf pine ecosystem, pitcher plant bogs, ephemeral wetlands, and blackwater streams - home to some threatened and endangered species. Learn what makes the Florida Panhandle one of the five richest biodiversity hotspots in North America. Perfect tour for photographers, outdoor enthusiasts and ecologists.$75 tour fee includes round-trip transportation, complimentary beverages/extra water, and supports efforts to preserve the biodiversity of the southeastern Coastal Plain. Tour departs from 46 Kinsey Rd., Crawfordville, FL. 850-544-5661. Registration/Details: https://coastalplains.networkforgood.com/events/71083-big-bend-biodiversity-tour
The LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library is proud to present a magical art exhibit from Floridian artist Rachel Speck. Shells is a series of silkscreened prints about connecting the Gulf of Mexico with the magic of tarot. Shells is the symbol for the cups suit. The imagery of the cards is based on the biodiversity of the plants and animals surrounding and in the Gulf of Mexico.
Artist biography: Rachel Speck was born and raised in Cocoa, Florida. She grew up in the woods: gardening, climbing trees, exploring, drawing, fishing, and raising ducks. Rachel resided not far from the Atlantic Ocean and would seek refuge at the beach. She fell in love with printmaking and photography while attending Florida State University. Rachel moved to New Orleans at the not so tender age of 23, where she worked as an art educator and print maker for ten years. In 2018, she moved to Mexico City to focus on her artwork.
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
The Apalachicola Area Historical Society invites guests to join them for their annual Spring Historic Ghost Walk on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Chestnut Street Cemetery on Highway 98 in Apalachicola. This year's theme, "Coming to America: Early Settlers in Apalachicola," will delve into the captivating stories of the city's early settlers who journeyed across the sea to call Apalachicola their home. All proceeds from the Ghost Walk benefit the preservation of the Chestnut Street Cemetery.
All adventurous souls are summoned to an evening of intrigue and discovery at the Spring Ghost Walk to meet Apalachicola's citizens from the other side and hear legends and lore from the past. Hauntings will abound when local history enthusiasts don the garb and embody the persona of the cemetery’s notable inhabitants to tell their tale of life and death in Apalachicola from more than 180 years ago. Visitors are guided through the cemetery along candle-lit paths to meet some of Apalachicola’s historic citizens.
Tickets will be on sale soon at the Raney House Museum, online at http://www.apalachicolahistoricalsociety.org and at the gate on the day of the event. Admission for this unique and unforgettable experience is $10 for adults and free for students. The Raney House Museum is located at 128 Market Street, at the corner of Avenue F in historic downtown Apalachicola and is open from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday through Saturday.
The historic Chestnut Street Cemetery is located at the corner of Ave E (Hwy 98) & 8th St in Apalachicola, Florida. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. For more information: http://www.apalachicolahistoricalsociety.org, 850-653-1700 (leave a message) or AAHS.raney@gmail.com.
Tallahassee Soccer Club Battle Lions take on the Miami Dutch Lions for the first game of the 2024 season!
Gene Cox Stadium601 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301From $10.00Sat, May 18th, 2024 @ 7:00PM EDT
Join us for an evening of sacred ceremony and celebration with cacao and music to open your heart. Bob Sima and Shannon Plummer, through the medium of melody and message, lead listeners to an expanded consciousness, deeper sense of connection, and inner peace and purpose.
A tradition 35 years old, the annual Spotlight on Dance displays Pas De Vie Ballet's stunning diversity and effortless talent. Working with pieces that range from classical staples to contemporary originals, artistic director Natalia Botha and ballet master Charles Hagan have created breath-taking choreography to be performed by their dancers.
May 19 Sunday
Two hundred years ago, on March 4, 1824, Governor William Duval announced Tallahassee as the site for Florida’s new capital city. Local lore attributes the decision to two commissioners sent on a legendary journey, however, Tallahassee’s tale begins much earlier. In this temporary exhibition, the Florida Historic Capitol Museum invites you to explore the historical actions and power struggles that defined early Tallahassee and led to the city Becoming Florida’s Capital. On display from March 1, 2024 through January 5, 2025, the exhibition and related programming complement the City of Tallahassee and Leon County bicentennial commemorations.
On view October 6–June 29, 2024
Present Tense is an exhibition that ignites critical conversations on contemporary landscape art. This series centers upon the large-scale landscape painting, 15 Canvas Study of the Grand Canyon,1998, by Pop painter, David Hockney, on loan from Art Bridges. This work will be compared and contrasted with landscape works by Florida artists ranging from highly accomplished and celebrated painters Dean Mitchell and Mark Messersmith, to mid-career artists Chris Rivera and Sam McCoy.
Part one of Present Tense pairs the monumental painting, 15 Canvas Study of the Grand Canyon by beloved Pop painter David Hockney, on loan from Art Bridges, with nationally renowned artist Dean Mitchell’s series, American West.
This project is made possible by generous support from Art Bridges
January 6, 2024 – June 13, 2024
Thornton Dial, Sr. was a self-taught artist whose assemblages, created from found materials, brought attention to sociopolitical issues including racial oppression, homelessness, and war. Dial worked for decades before realizing that what he created would be considered “art,” and is now considered one of the creative geniuses of his time. This exhibition presents a selection of Dial’s assemblages from the Gadsden Arts Center & Museum Permanent Collection.