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Join WFSU for a series of special day programs at select Leon County Library locations. At each camp day, your family will watch a PBS KIDS episode, read a book, participate in hands-on activities, and take home some goodies! Please register, spaces are limited! We hope to see you there!

Join us for a different kind of river adventure from the fort at San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park. Begin your evening trip on the St. Marks River, paddling through the majestic confluence where two spring-fed rivers meet. Then head long onto the Wakulla River under the glow of the setting sun. This is the lower Wakulla where the river is wide with expansive views and abundant wildlife. We’ll talk nature, history, and the Cosmos while we paddle up the river as the near-full moon begins to rise. She will light the way as we turn to drift with the current, back down this iconic spring run. A truly magical experience! $65 includes kayak/canoe, safety equipment, and complimentary beverages. Registration/Details: https://coastalplains.networkforgood.com/events/71501-moonrise-on-the-wakulla

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 Carrabelle History Museum is thrilled to announce the extension of its popular exhibit, “Tate’s Hell, the Legend. Tate's Hell, the Place”. Originally scheduled to conclude on April 27, the exhibit will now be open for visitors through June 30 due to overwhelming demand and community interest. The museum is open Wednesdays from 12 noon to 5 pm, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm and Sundays 12 noon to 5 pm. There is no charge for admission; donations are gratefully accepted to defray costs.

Since its opening on Saturday, March 16, the exhibit has interested audiences with its exploration of the legend of Tate’s Hell, shedding light on the misadventures and fate of Cebe Tate, and the intriguing origins behind the name of Tate's Hell State Forest. Visitors have been treated to a captivating array of wildlife and landscape photography captured within Tate’s Hell by esteemed photographers John Spohrer and Jon Johnson. Their stunning images vividly depict the unique beauty and mystique of this legendary locale.

Additionally, the exhibit showcases cultural treasures such as the iconic ballad, "The Ballad of Tate’s Hell" by Will McLean, performed by the talented Frank Lindamood. Also featured is the 1983 short film, “A Tale of Tate’s Hell”, produced by the FSU Department of Communications, offering an unique interpretation on the Tate’s Hell legend.

“In the folk region, people are wedded to the land, and the land holds memories. The people themselves possess identity and ancestry, through continuous occupation of the same soil. Local events can flower into legend and ballad and proverb, and village ways can harden into custom,” remarked Richard M. Corson in American Folklore, a sentiment that resonates deeply with the essence of this exhibit.

The Carrabelle History Museum invites all to explore the rich tapestry of history and folklore woven into the fabric of Carrabelle. Carrabelle History Museum is located at SE 106 Avenue B, Carrabelle, FL. For more information, go to www.carrabellehistorymuseum.org or contact 850-697-2141 or carrabellehistorymuseum@gmail.com, Sponsored by C-Quarters Marina, Duke Energy and Shaun Donahoe Realty. Funding in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

The Apalachicola Area Historical Society (AAHS) will be presenting another one of their fascinating Spring Speaker Programs featuring Jack Rudloe on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 4:00 pm at the Raney Carriage House, 126 Market Street, Apalachicola, FL.

Jack Rudloe is the founder of Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory in Panacea, Florida, a unique environmental education center and public aquarium that supplies marine organisms to schools and research laboratories. He is the author of seven well-known books on Florida natural history and marine life. Jack has published articles in National Geographic Magazine, Smithsonian, Sports Illustrated, Natural History, Audubon, and other magazines. He achieved the first live exhibit of the world’s largest isopod, the deep-sea giant sea roach. He was instrumental in the New York Aquarium’s exhibit of the giant Surinam toadfish, also a first. He traveled to Malaysia and The People’s Republic of China as a representative of the U.S. International Trade Commission to develop fisheries cooperative agreements. He participated in teaching the first field marine biology class offered at the University of Central America, Managua, Nicaragua.

These Speakers events are part of a well-established and popular series by the Apalachicola Area Historical Society with speakers through May on Saturdays, mid-month, at 4pm. Local and tourist history enthusiasts have gathered for these informative talks for a number of years. Previous speakers have spoken about Apalachicola’s predominantly African American North Side, Territorial City St Joseph, Early Maps of the area, Niles Register Florida History, the ice delivery industry, Cemetery Preservation, Apalachicola Historic Squares and more.

Seating is limited so come early to get a spot. For more information, please call and leave a message at (850) 653-1700, email to AAHS.Raney@gmail.com, or online at www.apalachicolahistoricalsociety.org. 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. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

The Crooked River Lighthouse will be hosting a Full Moon Lighthouse Event on Thursday, May 23, from 8:00-10:00 pm in Carrabelle, FL with live music from Kevin Andrew and the Rockulla Performers. Visitors can enjoy the gorgeous natural surroundings of St. George Sound and Carrabelle Beach under the glow of the rising Flower Moon and evening sky. Plus purchase some delicious food from one of the local favorites, A Train Stop food truck.

At this month’s Full Moon event, attendees are in for a treat as the exceptionally talented musicians, Kevin Andrew and the Rockulla Performers, take center stage. The Rockulla Performers are made up of a variety of young talent that will be playing guitar and ukulele as well as singing an assortment of songs including some classic country tunes, timeless oldies, and more.

Visitors can enjoy an after-hours tour of the Keeper’s House Museum and see the exhibit for the lighthouse’s original, historic Fresnel lens constructed in 1894 in Paris, France. Guests can browse the unique nautical gifts and souvenirs in the gift shop. Visitors may also enjoy the glowing bonfire in the park (weather permitting). Bring a chair and enjoy the evening.

For those brave souls who are bold enough to venture to the top of the tallest lighthouse on the Forgotten Coast, evening tower climbs are scheduled at 15-minute intervals throughout the event. Climbers will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the bay. Evening climbs cost $10 and climb reservations are encouraged due to limited availability. Climbers must be at least 44 inches tall. Advance tickets are strongly suggested as slots may sell out and can be purchased online at https://www.crookedriverlighthouse.com/full-moon-events/ or in the lighthouse gift shop.

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

Dates: May 11th-12th and 18th-19th
Times: Saturdays 10-5pm and Sundays 12-5pm

This is a FREE event. Visit bigbendparadeofhomes.com to view the Entries, Magazine pick-up locations, and more! The Parade of Homes Magazine includes a full map of entry locations available for walk-through tours.

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Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2410860-0?pid=10461

Date and Time: Saturday May 11, 2024 at 10:00 am to Sunday May 19, 2024 at 5:00 pm

Venue details: Building Industry Association of the Big Bend, 3231 Capital Medical Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida, 32308, United States

The LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library System is thrilled to host this informative exhibit about local bird populations from our region's chapter of Audubon Florida, the Apalachee Audubon Society.

About the organization: Audubon Florida protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Audubon works throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation. State programs (like Audubon Florida), nature centers, chapters, and partners give Audubon an unparalleled wingspan that reaches millions of people each year to inform, inspire, and unite diverse communities in conservation action. A nonprofit conservation organization since 1900, Audubon believes in a world in which people and wildlife thrive. Learn more at Fl.Audubon.org.

Founded in 1963, Apalachee Audubon Society's mission is: Protecting the rich biodiversity of the Florida Panhandle through education, appreciation, and conservation.

This exhibit will be on display at the Eastside Branch Library from August 15th through September 14th, 2024.

Staff- led guided tours of our newest temporary exhibit:

Becoming Florida’s Capital
March 1, 2024 – January 5, 2025

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, this exhibition and related programming complement the City of Tallahassee and Leon County bicentennial commemorations.

This is a Concert of music of the "Great American Songbook" featuring Concert Pianist and FAMU faculty member, Dr, Joanna Sobkowska. Accompanying her will be the String Quartet in Blue, performing Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue". Also featured on the concert will be Dr.Karl Barton, flutist and Deb Wentworth, vocalist. Dr. Barton will be playing the Gershwin "Three Preludecoms for Flute and Piano". Ms. Wentworth will be singing songs from the era.

The "Great American Songbook" is the loosely defined canon of significant 20th-century American jazz standards, popular songs, and show tunes: including composers Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer, Hoagy Carmichael, Richard Rodgers, and Oscar Hammerstein II, among others.

George Gershwin first performed his "Rhapsody in Blue" in 1924, thus, Dr. Sobkowska and the Quartet are celebrating 100 years of this incredible composition on the beautiful Bechstein Piano on the stage of the Maguire Center. The concert is free and open to the public.