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From the Collections of Dr. and Mrs. Leon Banks & Alitash Kebede Organized by Landau Traveling Exhibitions Since his Great Migration series was first celebrated in Forbes magazine in 1940, when the artist was only 23 years old, Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000) has produced a body of work that captures Black history and human history through the artist’s unique and dramatic style. Lawrence told stories through series of paintings, and in his graphic work, Lawrence has chronicled important histories and his own experience, from depictions of the Haitian Revolution to scenes of daily life in Harlem. Lawrence’s work chronicles a universal struggle toward equality that is deeply seated in the depths of the human consciousness. This exhibition features 31 graphic works by Jacob Lawrence created between 1983 and 1997. Included are works from his Hiroshima Series, the Genesis Series, and the Toussaint L’Ouverture Series.

Image: Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000), The Opener: Toussaint L’Ouveture Series, 1997, silkscreen print on Rising Two Ply Rag paper, 28 1⁄2 x 38 1⁄2 inches, Image Courtesy Landau Traveling Exhibitions © 2024 The Jacob and Gwendolyn Knight Lawrence Foundation, Seattle / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

A three day antiquarian book fair celebrating Tallahassee's Bicentennial

Jefferson Arts Gallery, 575 West Washington Street, Monticello, FL Invites you to the "Improvisations: Blues and Jazz Visions" Paintings by Joe Roache
Saturday February 10, 2024- March 2, 2024 - 10A until 2 pm

We are excited to invite Tallahassee Memorial Animal Therapy to a Midtown Reader Kidtown Story Hour alongside their R.E.A.D.s program.

We will be reading How to Catch a Leprechaun!

About the Book:

You've been planning night and day, and finally you've created the perfect trap with shamrocks, pots of gold, and rainbows galore! Now all you need to do is wait. Is this the year you'll finally catch the leprechaun? Start a St. Patrick's Day tradition with this fun and lively children's picture book and get inspired to build leprechaun traps of your own at home or in the classroom! Laugh along in this zany story for kids that blends STEAM concepts with hilarious rhymes and vibrant illustrations!

How to catch a leprechaun?

It's tougher than you think!

He'll turn your whole house upside down.

He's quicker than a wink!

Be sure to stop by and support TMH Animal Therapy and see all the pets they bring.

About Tallahassee Memorial Animal Therapy R.E.A.D program:

The Tallahassee Memorial Animal Therapy, Tallahassee R.E.A.D.s ® program is dedicated to improving children’s literacy skills through certified handler animal teams. This permission form allows your child to participate in the Tallahassee R.E.A.D.s® sessions, in person and/or virtually conducted via Zoom, and for his/her photographic image to be used in publications, displays, or for broadcasting on TV, radio, or the internet.

Jefferson Arts Gallery invites you to the Opening Exhibition this Saturday, February 10, 2024 presents "Improvisations: Blues and Jazz Visions" paintings by Joe Roache. Please join us for refreshments, from 12 noon until 4pm.
After visiting the gallery, continue on to the center of Monticello and participate in the 2nd Saturday events scheduled. Lots of food, shops, music and fun.
Jefferson Arts Gallery is located at 575 W. Washington Street (Hwy 90) in Monticello. The exhibit will continue thru March 2. Regular Gallery hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10a until 2p.
Can't make it then, please call 850-997-3311 during business hours and make an appointment for your personal tour.
email: JeffersonArtsGallery@gmail.com
website: www.JeffersonArtsGallery.com

Author of Becoming Mrs. Lewis, Surviving Savannah, and Once Upon a Wardrobe, Patti Callahan Henry is making her way down to Tallahassee for an exciting event! Henry, a Southern author, brings us gorgeous stories time and time again - with her latest release being no different!

Join us at Midtown Reader as Patti talks about the paperback release of The Secret Book of Flora Lea!

The purchase of a ticket includes a signed paperback copy of the book!

About the Book:

When a woman discovers a rare book with connections to her past, long-held secrets about her missing sister and their childhood in the English countryside during World War II are revealed in this “beguiling blend of hope, mystery, and true familial love” (Sadeqa Johnson, New York Times bestselling author).

In the war-torn London of 1939, fourteen-year-old Hazel and five-year-old Flora are evacuated to a rural village to escape the horrors of the Second World War. Living with the kind Bridie Aberdeen and her teenage son, Harry, in a charming stone cottage along the River Thames, Hazel fills their days with walks and games to distract her young sister, including one that she creates for her sister and her sister alone—a fairy tale about a magical land, a secret place they can escape to that is all their own.

But the unthinkable happens when young Flora suddenly vanishes while playing near the banks of the river. Shattered, Hazel blames herself for her sister’s disappearance, and she carries that guilt into adulthood as a private burden she feels she deserves.

Twenty years later, Hazel is in London, ready to move on from her job at a cozy rare bookstore to a career at Sotheby’s. With a charming boyfriend and her elegantly timeworn Bloomsbury flat, Hazel’s future seems determined. But her tidy life is turned upside down when she unwraps a package containing an illustrated book called Whisperwood and the River of Stars. Hazel never told a soul about the imaginary world she created just for Flora. Could this book hold the secrets to Flora’s disappearance? Could it be a sign that her beloved sister is still alive after all these years?

As Hazel embarks on a feverish quest, revisiting long-dormant relationships and bravely opening wounds from her past, her career and future hang in the balance. Spellbinding and atmospheric, “this heartrending, captivating tale of family, first love, and fate will sweep you away” (Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author).

About Patti Callahan Henry:

Patti Callahan Henry is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of several novels, including Surviving Savannah and Becoming Mrs. Lewis. She is the recipient of the Christy Award, the Harper Lee Award for Alabama’s Distinguished Writer of the Year Award, and the Alabama Library Association Book of the Year. She is the cohost and cocreator of the popular weekly online live web show and podcast Friends and Fiction. A full-time author and mother of three, she lives in Alabama and South Carolina with her family. Find out more at PattiCallahanHenry.com.

Whether you're an avid reader or simply want a fun night out, then the Spring Breakers Boozy Book Fair is where you want to be!

As you peruse the book fair, be sure to grab a drink from the Piebrary - they offer wine, beer, seltzers, coffee, tea, and of course - pie!

We look forward to seeing you and your friends at the Spring Breakers Boozy Book Fair!

Join Midtown Reader for our Meet and Greet Happy Hour! Stop by to grab a drink from the Piebrary and meet authors Talethia Edwards and Mavis Stevens.

About Only Paper Understands Reflective Journal:

Only Paper Understands is an obedience project. It has taken me years to muster the strength and the courage to put pen to paper and produce what the lord told me I should produce. Only paper understand is my heart and my head on paper. It’s a bit happy, sad, hopeful and sometimes confused. Over the years I have had many paradigm shifts and wore many hats and through the years I have kept journals. So know you get a sneak peek behind the veil of my life and thoughts as I navigated marriage, motherhood, yearning, identity, mental illness and a whole lot more. Only paper understands is both present and future and I give you an opportunity in the pages to explore yourself, your mind, and heart; search for what you need and give it to yourself. I hope you enjoy these entries and that you enjoy even more adding your own entries.

About Talethia Edwards:

Talethia O. Edwards is a wife and mother of 8. Talethia is a proud graduate of THE Florida A&M University where she earned her BA degree in English; currently infiltrating the planning field she is soon to be DURP Alum earning her MSP in Urban Planning at Florida State University next spring. Talethia known for her work as a grassroots organizer, advocate, and coalition builder in Tallahassee, where she led her community the Greater Bond Neighborhood in the resident led planning process where they developed the Neighborhood First Plan which was adopted by the City Commission and awarded $6.4M investment from the CRA board. The largest investment in a Tallahassee community of color at the time.

About Last Chance Trailer Park:

Welcome to Last Chance Trailer Park, a hidden gem in the heart of Georgia where the lots are shady, and the future bright! In this heartwarming tale by artist and author Mavis Stevens, you'll discover a world that's anything but ordinary, filled with colorful characters and a strong sense of community.

Lucy Fowler finds herself unexpectedly thrust into the role of resident manager when she inherits the quirky Last Chance Trailer Park from her entrepreneurial cousin Bob. . As she steps into her new position, Lucy is introduced to a cast of characters that will steal your heart and tickle your funny bone.

Donna, the self-proclaimed medical guru of the park, draws in her medical experience to court any ailement. . Pandora, a resident who seems to exist in a world of her own.. And then there's Larry, a charming maintenance man who sets Lucy's heart aflutter from the moment they meet.

But this book isn't just about the tingly feeling of romance between Lucy and Larry. It's a collection of Mavis Stevens' own experiences "growing up trailer park." With her signature humor and storytelling flair, Mavis paints a vivid picture of a community like no other, where laughter, love, and a little bit of chaos are everyday occurrences.

Mavis Stevens is a well-established artist known for her ability to "sell happy." From her beginnings at just 15 years old, she has crafted art that brings smiles to people's faces all across the country. Her passion for art was ignited when her father drove her to her first festival, and she declared, "Whatever it takes, this will be my life."

Join Mavis Stevens as she invites you to Last Chance Trailer Park, where life is lived out loud in joy, and the bonds of community are unbreakable. Get ready to laugh, love, and discover the true meaning of family in this heartwarming and entertaining tale. "Last Chance Trailer Park: Where the Lots are Shady and the Future is Bright" is a delightful read that will leave you with a warm heart and a brighter outlook on life.

About Mavis Stevens:

Celebrated author, artist, and lover of life, Mavis Stevens grew up in trailer parks in the South. She found trailer park wisdom in all the folks she met. Today, Mavis loves traveling and attempting to keep her two plants alive. Her favorite foods are watermelon from her park days and sushi from her city-living days. She lives in Americus, Georgia with her cat.

In honor of the Chinese New Year, we have brought in dozens of traditional Chinese dragon carvings including some vintage sculptures, hand signed by the artist. The public can explore these unique pieces created by Chinese artisans, while enjoying live harp music, festive decorations, and even free fortune cookies.