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Join the Big Bend Community Orchestra in our 107th Public Performance as we highlight the winners of this year’s Young Artist Competition at Tallahassee State College in the Turner Auditorium.

Layla Peavey (flute) will be performing the Mercadante Flute Concerto in E minor. Jerrod Williams (bassoon) will be performing the Mozart Bassoon Concerto in B-Flat Major. Chiara Lemmon (cello) will be performing the Boccherini Cello Concerto in B-Flat Major.

Other music selections by Brahms, Faure, and von Suppe.

Following the performance, we will hold a reception and fundraiser. We will have a wonderful selection of items to bid on, as well as a raffle for Gem Collection jewelry.

Event is FREE and open to the public!

Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is presenting an exhibit on the U.S. Women of WWII. This exhibit will open on Tuesday, May 5 and be on display at the museum until Saturday, May 30. The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. There is no charge for admission, but donations are gladly accepted.

During WWII, American women played a crucial role, serving in the war effort as members of the Women’s Army Corps (WACs), Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) of the U.S. Navy, the SPARs of the United States Coast Guard Women’s Reserve (Semper Paratus, Always Ready), the U. S. Marine Corps Women’s Reserve (MCWR), and as WASPs (Women Airforce Service Pilots), as well as civilians working in war industries throughout the country. Over 350,000 American women served in the U. S. Armed Forces during World War II, taking on over 200 different roles. Their work filled vital positions that supported the war effort both at home and overseas and ranged from mechanics, pilots, and drivers to gunnery instructors, nurses, postal workers, and translators. During their service, 432 servicewomen lost their lives and 88 were taken prisoner.

This exhibit will showcase the many contributions of women during WWII and explain the important roles they played in the war effort. Featured displays will include historic photos and authentic artifacts such as uniforms, handbooks, and even a practice aptitude test given to women applicants hoping to enlist. The exhibit will also highlight individuals like U.S. Navy Flight Nurses, who were among the first women to arrive at battles such as Iwo Jima and Okinawa, and will remember and honor many of the local women of Franklin County who served during World War II.

Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum is located in Carrabelle, directly across from Carrabelle Public Beach Park at 1873 Hwy 98 West. For more information, contact Camp Gordon Johnston Museum at (850) 697-8575 or museum@campgordonjohnston.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

Explore how creativity supports well-being at Walk with a Doc Tallahassee on Saturday, May 9, at 9 a.m. at Cascades Park. Guest physician Dr. Kulkarni will discuss the "Art in Medicine" concept while we enjoy a morning walk through the park. It’s a wonderful chance to learn about the holistic side of health while staying active with the community.

This event is free, family-friendly, and requires no registration — just bring water, comfortable walking shoes, and a friend!

Learn More: https://walkwithadoc.org/join-a-walk/locations/tallahassee-fl/

Join Friends with the Write Stuff for its 3rd Annual Playwriting Festival of Original Works, a dynamic three-day celebration of new plays and the writers behind them, taking place April 24–26, 2026 at The Studio @ Theatre Tallahassee (1861 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303).

This year’s Festival brings together 22 participating playwrights from across Florida, showcasing a vibrant mix of emerging and established voices through staged readings, panel discussions, talkbacks, and interactive events. The Festival features talented local actors who will help to bring these scripts and characters to life. Audiences are invited to engage directly with the creative process, whether attending a single event or immersing themselves in the full weekend experience.

From short vignettes to full-length plays, the Festival highlights bold storytelling and fresh perspectives, offering a unique opportunity to experience new work in development while connecting with the artists who create it.

Tickets & Schedule
Flexible ticket options are available, including single-day, evening-only, and full weekend passes, with pricing starting at $10 and a full weekend pass available for $25.

https://theatretallahassee.org/EventsCalendar/

Participating Playwrights
Participating playwrights include organizing members Bev DeMello, Bert A. Mitchell, Michelle R. Nickens, and Danielle Wirsansky, alongside invited Florida playwrights Brian Davis, Deon Barksdale, Jr., Harrison Betz, Brian S. Brijbaq, Esq., Jason Q. Brookins, Paul Donnelly, Allison Fradkin, Noah Gonzalez-Hall, Caroline Hull, Lee Kitchen, Tahirih Lee, Marj O’Neill-Butler, Jeff Perlman, Jake Plante, Hal Presley, Byron Spires, Mattie Ward, and Liam Wirsansky.

About Friends with the Write Stuff
Friends with the Write Stuff—with current core members Bev DeMello, Michelle R. Nickens, Bert A. Mitchell and Danielle Wirsansky—is a dynamic collective of writers who gather regularly to foster creativity and support each other's craft. The group’s original members were inspired to begin taking their pieces to the next level through staged readings following a 2022 playwrights Q&A session hosted by Theatre Tallahassee. The following year, their first staged reading event was held at the Monticello Opera House. Friends with the Write Stuff provides a nurturing environment for playwrights at various stages of their careers, from budding talents to seasoned professionals. During their meetings, members share drafts of their latest works, offer constructive feedback, and brainstorm ideas. They also organize staged readings, helping members refine their work and gain exposure. United by a common love for the theatre, Friends with the Write Stuff is dedicated to promoting creativity and excellence in playwriting.

Proceeds from the Festival support the Theatre Tallahassee Youth Education Program.

Lithium-ion Battery Recycling Drive – LeMoyne Chain of Parks Art Festival


Location: LeMoyne Chain of Parks Art Festival, "Children's Park"

Dates & Times: Saturday, April 18 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, April 19 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Do you have old rechargeable devices or lithium-ion batteries collecting dust? Bring them to the Sunrise Rotary of Tallahassee's Battery Recycling Drive! Currently, less than 5% of these devices are recycled — you can help change that.

Accepted items include: Rechargeable tools, loose li-ion or nickel metal hydride batteries, electric toothbrushes, wireless headphones, Bluetooth speakers, smartwatches, tablets, and cellphones.

Give your old batteries and devices a second life — and keep them out of the landfill!

Enjoy the second Artists Guild exhibition of 2026, on view in the Gadsden Arts Center &
Museum’s Bates Community Room and Bates Gallery through June 16, 2026. On display is
artwork by Jan Austin-Hicken, Douglas Bondurant, Deborah Bullock, Michael Burchfield,
Tony Butkowski, Kathy Cody-Guastella, Hui Chiu McClure, Kathy J. Ferrell, Robert W.
Feuerstein, Ellen Fournier, Terry Francisco, Thomas Friedman, Debbie Gaedtke, Joy Green,
Sal Guastella, Lucy Harris, Cathy Hathaway, John R. Isaacs, Sandra Lipner, MJ Lord, Kristin
Manos, Michele Moffett, Kent Putnam, Jill Quadagno, Linda Rabon, Ann Robinson, Stephen
Bennett Smit, Debra Spitler, Karen Stewart, Mary Liz Tippin-Moody, Georgia Turner, and
Erika Zambello.
Admission:
Free for all Gadsden Arts members and children 17 and under
$5 for non-member adults | $3 for students
Image: John R. Isaacs, “Curious Red Fox,” 2010, acrylic, 17 x 14 inches

Central Square Records will celebrate Record Store Day 2026 on Saturday, April 18th, at 8am! Exclusive vinyl releases will be at the ready, from a vast array of artists, like David Bowie, Jeff Buckley, King Crimson, Ethel Cain, Ween & many more! Come support a truly special day at Seaside’s Independent Record Store!

Hadestown weaves the Greek mythology tales of two pairs of lovers – the young Orpheus & Eurydice and the at-odds Hades & Persephone. With narrator Hermes guiding you through the story, audiences embark with Orpheus to the underworld to retrieve his love Eurydice from Hadestown. It is set in the 1930's Great Depression Era in New Orleans and mixes New Orleans Jazz with Soul.

The Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce invites all to a fun-filled time along the historic Carrabelle waterfront. The 2026 Carrabelle Riverfront Festival is a day of family-friendly activities, live music, a car show, unique entertainment, colorful arts & craft, and delicious food on Saturday, April 25 from 10 am - 6 pm ET. There will be plenty for both the young and old to enjoy along the beautiful harbor at this FREE and pet-friendly festival.

The festival will feature fun for the whole family, including children’s mini-train rides, a bouncy house, and a kids' craft activity station. Families can also enjoy special photo opportunities with Merlissa the Mermaid, a magical favorite who will be visiting with guests. Plus, a variety of vendors will be on hand with kid-friendly favorites like face painting and funnel cakes, adding to the festive atmosphere.

Feet will be tapping to the upbeat favorites of some gifted musicians, including the talented Danny Welch of Sumpin' Old & Sumpin' New who covers multiple genres, with a little comedy thrown in and Steve’s Steel Drum playing Caribbean and Beach music. Guests will also be delighted by the wonderful dance performances of the Forgotten Coast Dancing Witches. The entertainment doesn’t end there as there will also be fun music by DJ Beanie Baby.

Tons of festival vendors will be offering unique arts and craft items, delicious food, yummy treats and interesting products. Food vendors will be offering shrimp, conch fritters, kettle corn, funnel cakes, shaved ice, gyros, empanadas, wings, grouper, mullet, snapper, sausage dogs, hamburgers, gourmet sodas and lemonades, donuts, and lattes. Plus, there will be regional, family-friendly exhibitors including Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum, Crooked River Lighthouse, Apalachicola Area Historical Society with engaging displays, Florida Wild Mammal Association with their animal ambassadors, and Tate’s Hell State Forest with Smokey Bear on Avenue B. Visitors can explore the local shops, museums, and cafes for even more choices.

Curfew Masonic Lodge #73 will be hosting a Car Show, with classic, vintage, and custom vehicles from 11 am - 4 pm ET at George Sands Park. Car collectors and enthusiasts will showcase their prized automobiles, offering guests the opportunity to admire a variety of cars, trucks, and more at the corner of SE 3rd St and US Hwy-98.

The Airing of the Quilts, hosted by the Lanark Village Wandering Star Quilters, returns to Sands Park from 9:30 am-3 pm ET, transforming the park into an outdoor quilt gallery. This free event will celebrate America's 250th Birthday with an impressive display of patriotic quilts, other beautiful quilts made by this talented guild and vintage quilts displayed along the fence and throughout the park.

The Carrabelle Riverfront Festival is hosted by the Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce, funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council and sponsored by Centennial Bank, Duke Energy, Air-Con of Wakulla, Emerald Coast Federal Credit Union, Angler’s Edge Marine, and C-Quarters Marina. For details, check out www.CarrabelleRiverfrontFestival.com or contact 850-697-2585 or chamber@nettally.com.

Join Leon County Government for the 2026 Sustainable Communities Summit exploring the theme Sustainable Threads: Weaving Paths to Sustainable Living. Tune into storytelling moments from local sustainability success stories, learn about community resources and programs during engaging sessions, and participate in live demos to gain skills in mending, gardening, and more!
Finally, contribute to the fabric of our community by exploring sustainable topics, gathering cloth patches, and collaborating to form a community quilt!
This is a free event and lunch will be provided. Registration is required.
Details and registration at LeonCountyFL.gov/Summit.