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Feb 8, 2025, Sat | 7:00 PM
Tribute to Tchaikovsky
A tribute to young talent featuring Victor Shlyakhtenko, College Division Grand Prize Winner of Panama City Symphony’s Emerging Artist Competition and the full force of the orchestra. Memorable melodies are contrasted with powerful themes of fate and struggle in Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5. Immerse yourself in the music and emerge transfixed by Tchaikovsky and the artistry of Victor Shlyakhtenko.

The Crooked River Lighthouse in Carrabelle, FL will be hosting their 3rd Annual Crooked River Park Fest on Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 9 am - 3 pm ET. The event features an expanded Country ‘Super’ Market, local food vendor, car show, and fish rubbing art activity. The Crooked River Lighthouse Museum & Gift Shop, lighthouse tower climbs, and the 1894 Fresnel Lens exhibit will also be open to visitors. Admission to the Crooked River Park Fest is free to the public.

The Country ‘Super’ Market will be expanded to include food vendors and regional arts and crafts vendors. Visitors can shop for gifts and treats, including batch-roasted coffee, delicious baked goods, organic, farm-fresh produce, grass-fed beef, local art, and handcrafted items. Attendees can also enjoy a meal from a local food truck and browse unique nautical gifts and souvenirs in the Keeper’s House Gift Shop.

A car show, courtesy of the Forgotten Coast Cruisers, will display a variety of vehicles, from classic and vintage models to modern custom cars, each showcasing craftsmanship and timeless appeal. This event promises to delight car enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.

The Carrabelle Artist Association will host a Fish Rubbing activity, offering a unique, hands-on creative experience. Attendees can participate in Gyotaku, the traditional Japanese art of fish rubbing, to create their own nautical-themed piece to take home. The cost is $20 and includes materials and personal instruction. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees may also bring their own t-shirt, apron, or other items to craft.

Guests can visit the Keeper’s House Museum from 9 am to 5 pm ET to view the original 4th Order Fresnel Lens, manufactured in Paris, France, in 1894, glowing and rotating in its exhibit. This display, a blend of science, culture, and history, highlights the importance of Fresnel lens technology. Admission to the museum is free, though donations are warmly welcomed to support the lighthouse's preservation. Tower climbs are available for visitors aged 13 and older for a $6 fee. Children 12 and under climb free when accompanied by a ticketed climber and must be at least 44 inches tall.

Crooked River Lighthouse is located just west of the Carrabelle Public Beach Park at 1975 Hwy 98 W, Carrabelle, FL. For more information, visit https://www.crookedriverlighthouse.com or contact the gift shop at 850-697-2732. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

Victor Shlyakhtenko
Friday, February 7, 2025, 2:30 p.m.
PCS Emerging Artists Competition Winner (College Division)

Returning to Panama City is 2024 PCS Emerging Artists Competition Grand Prize Winner (College Division) Victor Shlyakhtenko, showcasing his impressive piano prowess. Victor will present a delightful and captivating performance, offering a glimpse of the talent level present at our competition and demonstrating that the future of music is strong!

Free Admission

Teddy Branson and the French Horn
Friday, March 7, 2025, 2:30 p.m.
Take a closer look and listen to the fabulous French horn featuring Teddy Branson, PCS principal horn. Accompanied by Maestro Sergey Bogza on piano, you will hear Mozart, Strauss, and perhaps a little blues as you journey through the gentle and robust soundscape of the French horn.

Jim Colvin & the Bass Trombone
Friday, April 4, 2025, 2:30 p.m.
The bass trombone is a unique and pivotal voice in the modern symphony. Hear its raw power, brilliant depth, and lyrical beauty as Jim Colvin brings you modern selections from celebrated composers of the 20th century.

Free Admission

Musically Up Close with Mary Matthews
Thursday, April 17, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
Join flutist Mary Matthews for an evening of musical storytelling as she presents Flutelore.

Each work for solo flute, flute and electronics, or flute and piano is inspired by fairytale, folklore, and mythology. From the meditative to the adventurous, the program will include low flutes, flute beatboxing, electroacoustic works and more.
A dynamic and versatile performer, Mary Matthews is flute professor at Florida State University’s College of Music. She enjoys an active career as an international soloist, chamber musician, orchestral flutist, session musician, author, and pedagogue, and she has performed on four continents in venues such as Carnegie Hall, Severance Hall, the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Fundação Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina, Festival Goethe Institut Música Nueva, and Cité Internationale des Arts.
An active studio musician and recording artist, Mary can be heard on soundtracks for film, TV, and video games on Netflix, HBO, and Disney. Co-author of the Beatboxing & Beyond method books, she is known for her command of extended techniques and adventurous programming.

My Favorite Things: Music of Rodgers and Hammerstein
Conducted by: Sergey Bogza | Saturday , March 15, 7:00pm

Join the Panama City Symphony for the 80th anniversary in celebration of the musical collaboration of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. Take a symphonic journey from Oklahoma! to South Pacific and be transported by the melodies of some of America’s most beloved music from Broadway. An evening of entertainment that will strike a chord with the young and the young at heart.

Music of the Cosmos
Conducted by: Sergey Bogza | Saturday , April 12, 7:00pm

The Panama City Symphony takes off on a celestial adventure, featuring mesmerizing projections and our Emerging Artists Competition Grand Prize Winner (High School Division) Didi Stone! Start out at Lightspeed, then soar with Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. Continue your journey, being propelled through space with Gustav Holst’s, The Planets. The stage is set for an unforgettable stellar evening among the galaxies, stars, nebulas, and planets.

Market Days is back on December 6th & 7th at the North Florida Fairgrounds! This wonderful Arts and Crafts event bring together artisans and shoppers each year for a fun and exciting event! Market Days is recognized in Sunshine Artists Top 200 Events. Market Days is as essential today for the Tallahassee Museum as it was in 1965. Funds from Market Days benefit the Museum in innumerable ways. From educational programs for all ages to the care of our living wildlife collection and historic buildings, Market Days supports the Museum helping to provide the many services we deliver to our audiences throughout the region. Market Days is a volunteer run event. Market Days is a rain or shine event.

For more information on this event, visit marketdays.org

This year’s event will feature live music – more details coming soon!

Early Bird tickets are on sale NOW.

Market Days is held at the North Florida Fairgrounds. Market Days benefits the Tallahassee Museum's mission on education, conservation, and preservation in the community. This event is supported by Visit Tallahassee Leon County, City of Tallahassee, and the Department of Arts and Culture. 

Come out and enjoy relaxing music under the shady trees of the Tallahassee Museum on Saturday July 12, 2025 from 4pm-9pm!

Tickets are free to Members and are available to purchase online​. This event benefits the Tallahassee Museum's mission on education, preservation, and conservation in the community.

This is a great opportunity to get outside, grab some fresh air, and relax with live music featuring folk, blues, contemporary acoustic, ballads, highlands, saltwater music, and much more!​ Cash Bar for 21+ guests​.

This event is supported by Visit Tallahassee Leon County, City of Tallahassee, and the Department of Arts and Culture.