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Hallelujah!” Few musical works are familiar to as many, and Messiah remains Handel’s best-known work. There is no better time of year to enjoy this beautiful, sacred oratorio that has long been associated with good will and charity. Join the TSO for our newly-minted rendition of this glorious holiday favorite!

A FREE open dress rehearsal for the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra’s concert Sea and Sky!

The works on Maestro Wesley Schulz’s beautiful program are inspired by the sea and sky. Nielsen’s Helios Overture was written while the composer was on holiday in Athens, and the music poetically depicts the sun over the Aegean Sea. Similarly, the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius wrote his optimistic Second Symphony while vacationing in an Italian coastal village. The touching work provided hope to the Finnish people while they fought against Russian oppression, and it became a symbol of national pride. Torke’s Sky Concerto, nominated for the 2020 Pulitzer Prize in Music and premiered by Tessa Lark (who also received a Grammy nomination for her recording of the work), is infused with references to Lark’s Kentucky roots and background as bluegrass fiddler. Torke has written, “Just as when one looks up and sees the open expanse of the sky, I felt an openness when writing this piece, a renewed freshness to putting notes together.”

Your Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra presents this subscription concert featuring conductor candidate Wesley Schulz!

The works on Maestro Wesley Schulz’s beautiful program are inspired by the sea and sky. Nielsen’s Helios Overture was written while the composer was on holiday in Athens, and the music poetically depicts the sun over the Aegean Sea. Similarly, the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius wrote his optimistic Second Symphony while vacationing in an Italian coastal village. The touching work provided hope to the Finnish people while they fought against Russian oppression, and it became a symbol of national pride. Torke’s Sky Concerto, nominated for the 2020 Pulitzer Prize in Music and premiered by Tessa Lark (who also received a Grammy nomination for her recording of the work), is infused with references to Lark’s Kentucky roots and background as bluegrass fiddler. Torke has written, “Just as when one looks up and sees the open expanse of the sky, I felt an openness when writing this piece, a renewed freshness to putting notes together.”

The Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to the 2024 Holiday on the Harbor Festival and Boat Parade of Lights on Saturday, December 14 from 12-7 pm ET on Marine Street and along the harbor in Carrabelle, FL. This festival will feature terrific children’s activities, arts and crafts, delicious food, music, dance, a lighted boat parade and fireworks. This favorite Christmas tradition on the Forgotten Coast is free and family-friendly.

The children’s activities will include visits with Santa, mini-train rides, a bouncy house (courtesy of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department) and a book giveaway by Bring Me a Book Franklin. In keeping with the Carrabelle tradition, Santa will make his grand entrance on the City of Carrabelle Fire Truck. Children and families are welcome to come by Santa’s booth for a visit and photos with Santa.

This event will also include yummy holiday treats, a variety of delicious food and wonderful art, crafts and goods for holiday gifts. There will be live music by Kevin Whoo as well as festival favorite DJ Beanie Baby spinning those holiday and festival tunes. Guests can also enjoy wonderful dance performances from the Forgotten Coast Dancing Witches, Tallahassee State College Dance Company and, new this year, the Mountain Dew Cloggers.

While in Carrabelle, visitors are invited to complete their holiday shopping with unique and one of a kind items at Carrabelle’s wonderful stores, gift shops and art galleries conveniently located within walking distance of the festival. Then guests can enjoy delicious fresh seafood and tasty home-style cooking at one of several cafes, restaurants or festival food vendors.

As part of Holiday on the Harbor, First Baptist Church of Carrabelle will present a special program titled Missing Christmas on Saturday, at 5:00 pm at the church at 206 SE Avenue A. For those who are unable to attend on Saturday, there will also be a presentation on Friday, December 13, at 6:00 pm.

After enjoying hours of food, festivities, and fun, festival-goers are invited to watch the magical Christmas parade of boats decked out in lights, décor, and holiday outfits! Find a spot along the water and enjoy this parade with double the lights as the Carrabelle harbor beautifully reflects back the glow of the lighted boats. See this special nautical tradition from an unbeatable viewing point by entering your own decorated boat for free!

The parade starts around 6:15 pm and proceeds around the Carrabelle harbor between the Marine St. Fishing Pavilion and the Tillie Miller Bridge so it can be enjoyed from many viewing spots. (Please stay in public access areas only. Do not enter private property.)

Following the Boat Parade the fun continues with a fireworks finale! The boat parade trophies including the Marina Challenge Trophy will be awarded at an awards ceremony shortly after at C-Quarters Marina. Former Mayor Brenda LaPaz and Navy Veteran Greg Kristofferson will be the MCs for the ceremony providing holiday music and fun!

Thank you to this year’s sponsors, Centennial Bank, Duke Energy, and Emerald Coast Federal Credit Union, who help make this event happen. For details and vendor or boat parade registration, https://www.carrabelle.org/event/2024-holiday-on-the-harbor-festival-boat-parade-of-lights/, Chamber@nettally.com or 850-697-2585. Hosted by the Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

As the weather cools down, it’s the perfect time to warm up your plans for the future! Join us on Saturday, December 14, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Cascades Park for Capital Health Plan’s Walk with a Doc. Dr. Shermeeka Hogan-Matthews will lead a discussion on goal setting to help you stay motivated and focused through the winter months.
This free event is open to all, no pre-registration required. Let’s walk into a productive new year together!
Pre-register here: https://walkwithadoc.org/join-a-walk/locations/tallahassee-fl/

We have a unique Christmas program called "Journey to Bethlehem" where you can be led on a tour through a living city set back over 2,000 years ago when Christ was born. It will be followed by a musical finale. You will see a tax collector, live animals, a splendid marketplace, and more!
December 14 and 15 at 5:00 and 7:00 pm at 210 W. Washington St., Quincy

Swing by Hearth & Soul at 1410 Market Street or visit us online at www.hearthandsoul.com to enter our daily advent calendar giveaway! Follow us on Instagram @shophearthandsoul for a sneak peek at each day’s prize. No purchase necessary to enter!

Tallahassee’s own Suzanne Allain is back with her new Regency-era rom-con, The Wrong Lady Meets Lord Right! Pre-order your copy now and join us at 1410 Market Street to celebrate the launch.

Grab your gals and join us for a fun evening featuring line dancing on the patio at 5:15pm, custom personalization on bags, hats or cups by local artist Lily Kemp, hat branding by Lily Kemp and a Poco Vino wine tasting!

Help us celebrate Friends of Maclay Gardens, our December Non-Profit Partner, with light bites, libations and the sale of this month’s signature candle. Join us Thursday, December 5th from 5-7PM at Hearth & Soul, 1410 Market Street.