"The Flying Ace"

Feb 04, 2012

The program features a screening of "The Flying Ace" with music by Steve Sternberg. Dr. A. J. Brickler will do the introduction and a representative from the Norman Studios Silent Film Museum will be available for a Q&A. The double feature will include a screening of "The Emperor Jones." Everyone will be invited to tour the exhibit, "Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight."

The Boys Choir of Tallahassee in Concert

Feb 04, 2012

Make the scenic drive from Tallahassee to beautiful, coastal Apalachicola to enjoy the awesome Boys Choir of Tallahassee in concert. The BCT joins forces with the Hillside Coalition of Laborers for Apalachicola (H'COLA) and the City of Apalachicola as part of their month-long, city-wide celebration of African-American History. The concert promises to be a special treat so you won't want to miss it! Then come back later in the month for the 9th annual African-American History Festival on February 17th - 19th! CELEBRATE African-American History with H'COLA!

FAMU's African-American Films Marathon

Feb 04, 2012

FAMU’S AFRICAN-AMERICAN FILMS MARATHON (1921 – 1940)

The Museum of Florida History, 500 South Bronough Street, R. A. Gray Bldg

COST: FREE TO THE PUBLIC

Opening Remarks by Dr. A. J. Brickler and Ms. Devin Stewart

Music by Mr. Steve Sternberg

11 a.m.            The Flying Ace (1926) 84 minutes     

A veteran World War I fighter pilot returns home a war hero and immediately regains his former job as a railroad company detective. His first case: recover a stolen satchel filled with $25,000 of company payroll, locate a missing employee, and capture a gang of railroad thieves.

COST: FREE TO THE PUBLIC

Opening Remarks by Dr. Edward Mapp

2:15 p.m.         The Emperor Jones (1933) 72 minutes  

Unscrupulously ambitious Brutus Jones escapes from jail after killing a guard and through bluff and bravado finds himself the emperor of a Caribbean island.

COST: $5 FOR GENERAL PUBLIC

FIRST 200 TICKETS FREE FOR STUDENTS WITH VALID ID

LECTURE - DR. EDWARD MAPP

Lee Hall Auditorium, FAMU Campus

6 p.m.              African-Americans and the Oscars: Decades of Struggle and Achievement

Lecture by Edward Mapp, author of Blacks in American Films: Today and Yesterday and co-author of A Separate Cinema, Fifty Years of Black-Cast Posters.     

Q & A SESSION WITH DR. MAPP

(8 p.m.)  BOOK SIGNING

Dr. Mapp’s book signing will begin immediately following the lecture.

PRESENTATION OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN FILMS

All Saints Cinema, 918 ½ Railroad Avenue

COST: $8 FOR GENERAL PUBLIC           

$5 FOR STUDENTS WITH VALID ID

Opening Remarks by Mr. Tom Roche, Director

9 p.m.              Alley Pat (2006) 81 minutes

Celebrates the daring and outrageous era of classic Rhythm & Blues radio with a rich profile of the man who helped start it all.

Tallahassee Film Festival - Forum on Succeeding in the Film Industry

Feb 08, 2012

Forum on Succeeding in the Film Industry

Turner Auditorium, Tallahassee Community College

Eight highly successful members of the film industry will share insights on their divergent paths to the top and the secrets that helped them make it in the entertainment business.

—   Anthony B. Major, assistant director, stage manager, actor, Director of the Zora Neale Hurston Institute for Documentary Studies, and a Professor in the Film School at UCF.

—   Mr. Lewis "Jiggs" Walker, Property Manager

—   Mr. Melvin Johnson, Casting Director for film & television

—   Ms. Valerie Scoon, a Professor at the FSU Film School and formerly with Harpo Studios.  

—   Mr. Akil DuPont, Student Emmy winning short film director/co-writer

—   Ms. Rosalind Stevenson, publicist for major movies and numerous movies starring black actors

—   Mr. Robert Stevenson, hair stylist for major movies w/Denzel and others and for 12 years personal stylist for Samuel Jackson movies. 

Corky Siegel's Chamber Blues in Concert

Feb 09, 2012

The Thomasville Entertainment Foundation presents Corky Siegel's Chamber Blues in Concert. Walking the line between Beethoven and B.B. King, Siegel's group brings an original, genre-busting sound that blends the sparkling qualities of classical music with the emotional, melodic style of the blues.

The Furr Ever Valentine Dinner

Feb 10, 2012

The Furr Ever Valentine Dinner Date: Feb 10th, 2012 Location: Bradley's Retreat, 9002 Bradley Road Tallahassee Time: begins at 6:00 pm Cost: $65 per person and $120 per couple Tagline: Dining and Dancing for our Beloved Animals… General Description: The Furr Ever Valentine Dinner is a fund raiser for the Animal Shelter Foundation and will be a lovely evening of spectacular cuisine coupled with music and dancing at Bradley's Retreat. Contact info: (850) 894-6PET (6738) How to Buy Tickets: www.animalshelterfoundation.org

Sunshine State Alpaca Show

Feb 11, 2012 - Feb 12, 2012

Come join us for a weekend full of alpacas! Learn the wonderful world of raising alpacas in Florida. Watch ringside as some of the best alpacas in the country compete in the ring! Shop at one of our unique vendors for alpaca gifts from alpaca teddy bears to the warmest socks and clothing all made from alpaca fleece. Learn to spin, knit and purchase yarn and roving for that special someone. Get up close and personal and touch alpacas and see why you too can raise alpacas in Florida!

FAMU’S AFRICAN-AMERICAN FILMS MARATHON (1941 - 1968)

Feb 11, 2012

Movie Marathon. Sponsored by the FAMU Office of Student Activities for each of the three remaining weekends in February showcasing classic films from different eras. The programs will be introduced by visiting filmmakers to put everything in context and share behind the scenes stories about the making of the movies and the historical period that influenced the creative team involved. For added fun, come in a costume that suits the era of the films. After each film the FAMU Pan-Hellenic Council will be recognizing those in the best costume.

 FAMU’S AFRICAN-AMERICAN FILMS MARATHON (1941 - 1968)

COST: $5 FOR GENERAL PUBLIC

FIRST 200 TICKETS FREE FOR STUDENTS WITH VALID ID

Noon               Stormy Weather (1943) 78 minutes

The relationship between an aspiring dancer and a popular songstress provides a retrospective of the great African American entertainers of the early 1900s.

2:30 p.m.         The Jackie Robinson Story (1950) 76 minutes

Biography of Jackie Robinson, the first black major league baseball player in the 20th century. Traces his career in the negro leagues and the major leagues.

FAMU’S AFRICAN AMERICAN FILMS MARATHON (1941-1968)

COST: $5 FOR GENERAL PUBLIC

FIRST 200 TICKETS FREE FOR STUDENTS WITH VALID ID

Opening Remarks: Professor Kenneth Jones

6 p.m.              Imitation of Life (1959) 125 minutes

A struggling young actress with a six-year-old daughter sets up housekeeping with a homeless black widow and her light-skinned eight-year-old daughter who rejects her mother by trying to pass for white.

8:30 p.m.         In the Heat of the Night (1967) 109 minutes

An African American detective is asked to investigate a murder in a racist southern town.

Tallahassee Film Festival Writers Workshop and Recently Released Films

Feb 12, 2012

RECENTLY RELEASED FILMS

COST: $5 FOR GENERAL PUBLIC

FIRST 200 TICKETS FREE FOR STUDENTS WITH VALID ID

4 p.m.              Akil Dupont, “Underground”  (2010) 20 minutes

In a story told through song, Bali plans to escape from slavery after learning that his master is going to sell his young daughter...

4:30 p.m.         Kenneth Jones, “Psychedelic Shack” (2011) 67 minutes

“It’s Hilarious.” Psychedelic Shack is a very funny movie about a duel between a funky mortician and a monkey.

 6 p.m. WRITER’S WORKSHOP BY GREGORY ANDERSON, PRESIDENT OF TRI DESTINED FILMS

COST: $5 FOR GENERAL PUBLIC

FIRST 200 TICKETS FREE FOR STUDENTS WITH VALID ID

Writer, producer, distributor and president of Tri Destined Films, Anderson has been called a part of the “new” Oscar Micheauz movement as a trailblazer for independent film distribution.  As a writer, Anderson created Stomp the Yard, the No. 1 movie two weeks in a row, which has grossed more than $100 million dollars. 

While studying at Harvard University during the summers, he independently produced and distributed a film called Trois.  Soon after that release, he wrote, co-produced and distributed Pandora’s Box, also highlighted in Variety and Hollywood Reporter’s Top List.

Romantic Readings

Feb 14, 2012

A talented poet and devoted wife, Luella Knott wrote touching romantic poems for her husband, William Valentine Knott. On Valentine’s Day, the Knott House Museum will present a reading by Dominika Wrozynski, a poet full of energy, snap, pow, and humor. Music will be performed by harpist Jamie Gossett, who has charmed Romantic Readings audiences in the past. An array of delectable treats will be served. The price is $7.00 per ticket. Seating is limited, for tickets, call 850.922.2459.

3rd Thursday

Feb 16, 2012

A guest speaker will talk about black aviators and the exhibit, "Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight" will be highlighted. Charles Atkins and Frank Lindamood will entertain. Gordo's will cater the food for $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Florida's History Shop will be open

Advance Auto Parts MONSTER JAM

Feb 17, 2012 - Dec 18, 2011

ON SALE NOW! CHARGE BY PHONE: 222-0400 or 800-322-3602 ONLINE: http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/278929?brand=tallahassee Your Southern Ford Dealers present the Advance Auto Parts® Monster Jam The Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam is back and better than ever with a truck line up never before seen in Tallahassee! Three brand new trucks including the Advance Auto Parts Grinder , Superman and World Champion Monster Mutt! Also featuring returning world Champion Batman , and Florida's own Gunslinger and Instigator! Come witness the Monster Jam mayhem at the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center for two nights only! Friday February 17 & Saturday February 18, at 7:00pm, with the Party in the Pits on Saturday beginning at 4:30pm! And don't miss the racing action of Quad Wars and the intergalactic showdown of Galactron vs Reptar! Advance Auto Parts ® Monster Jam, starring the biggest performers on four wheels: Monster Jam monster trucks! The twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over or smash through! Monster Jam provides a massive night's entertainment tailored perfectly for your family's budget, and these colorful, larger-than-life beasts are sure to capture the hearts of both young and old.

Southeast Regional PIGFEST

Feb 18, 2012 - Feb 19, 2012

Southeast Regional Pigfest is a 2-day Festival that on Saturday features the Florida BBQ Association, Florida State Championship, and qualifier for the Jack Daniel World Championship BBQ Cookoff and features scrumptious food and music festival, as well as an Arts and Crafts Marketplace, a Kids Zone, and Vendors from throughout the Southeast. On Sunday, we feature Battle of the Bands with exciting prizes and the PigFest-CarFest Car Show, as well as the Arts and Crafts Marketplace, Kids Zone, and Vendors from throughout the Southeast. It's two days of great BBQ, terrific music lineup, and fun things to do throughout the day - something for everyone. We hope to see you there!

ITALIAN FAMILY FESTA!

Feb 18, 2012 - Feb 19, 2012

Two day Italian Family Festa! will feature Italian food, wine, beer, Live Entertainment!, Madonnari Sidewalk Chalk contest, Bocce Tournament, Ferrari/Ducati car/bike show, cooking demo's, wine demos, Children's activities, pizza dough toss and much much more! Visit www.TallahasseeItalianFesta.com for more information! 5K Tomato Trot Run/Walk will be held Sunday at 11am

The STOP Talent Showcase

Feb 18, 2012

Think you have talent? Know someone who does? The STOP Organization & Lawrence Gregory Community Center will be hosting their first TALENT SHOWCASE Saturday, February 18, 2012, from 5:30pm-9pm at Lawrence “Dade” Gregory Community Center. TICKETS: $7(included in a raffle)--ADVANCE $10(included in a raffle) @ THE DOOR ($3 off with (any) 10 aluminum cans) Call Ms. K @ 850.320.0885 or email krivers@thestoporganizationinc.org Ask about application, audition time, volunteering, & raffles ****Auditions: Feb. 2nd & 3rd/ Each act will have 3-5 minutes/ Acts must arrive 1hr. before the event/ Each act must be clean and respectable.****

FAMU’S AFRICAN-AMERICAN FILMS MARATHON (1969 – 1980)

Feb 18, 2012

 Opening Remarks: Dr. Valencia Matthews, Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

FAMU’S AFRICAN-AMERICAN FILMS MARATHON (1969 – 1980)

COST: $5 FOR GENERAL PUBLIC

FIRST 200 TICKETS FREE FOR STUDENTS WITH VALID ID

Noon               Super Fly (1972) 93 minutes

Super Fly is a cocaine dealer who begins to realize that his life will soon end with either prison or his death. He decides to build an escape from the life by making his biggest deal yet, converting the coke to cash and running off to start a new life. The problem is that the Mob does not have a retirement plan and will give him a choice of staying and selling for them or dying if they find out his intentions.

2:15 p.m.         Shaft (1971) 100 minutes

Cool black private eye John Shaft is hired by a crime lord to find and retrieve his kidnapped daughter.

FAMU’S AFRICAN-AMERICAN FILMS MARATHON (1969-1980)

COST: $5 FOR GENERAL PUBLIC

FIRST 200 TICKETS FREE FOR STUDENTS WITH VALID ID

Opening Remarks: Professor Kenneth Jones

6 p.m.              Sounder (1972) 105 minutes

The son of a family of black sharecroppers comes of age in the Depression-era South after his father is imprisoned for stealing food.

8 p.m.              Cooley High (1975) 107 minutes

Chicago, enjoy life to the fullest...parties, hanging out, meeting new friends. Then life changes for two of the guys when they meet a pair of career criminals and get falsely arrested in connection with stealing a Cadillac. We follow their lives through the end of high school and the dramatic end to their school year.

Thomasville Antiques Show

Feb 24, 2012 - Feb 26, 2012

Now in its 23rd year, the Thomasville Antiques Show is often called the finest small antiques show in the country. The show brings together more than thirty of the most respected antique dealers in America who showcase their finest pieces, including furniture, jewelry, paintings, silver and much more. The Show is also accompanied by several highly acclaimed speakers and a Preview Party held on Thursday evening prior to the Show.

DRAKE - The Club Paradise Tour

Feb 24, 2012

DRAKE BRINGS HIS CLUB PARADISE TOUR TO TALLAHASSEE FEBRUARY 24 WITH SPECIAL GUESTS, KENDRICK LAMAR & A$AP ROCKY. A passionate and dynamic performer renowned for his energetic performances and creative stage designs, Drake's The Club Paradise Tour promises to be a sonic and visual spectacle on a scale unlike anything he has accomplished in his already legendary, critically acclaimed career.

Casting Crowns - Come To The Well Tour

Feb 25, 2012

88.1 WAY-FM presents CASTING CROWNS featuring MATTHEW WEST, ROYAL TAILOR, LINDSAY MCCAUL. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW at the Civic Center Box Office and all Ticketmaster Outlets. CHARGE BY PHONE: 222-0400 or 800-322-3602

FAMU’S AFRICAN-AMERICAN FILMS MARATHON (1981 – 1990)

Feb 25, 2012

Opening Remarks by Professor Yanela Gordon, School of Journalism and Graphic Communications

FAMU’S AFRICAN-AMERICAN FILMS MARATHON (1981 – 1990)

COST: $5 FOR GENERAL PUBLIC

FIRST 200 TICKETS FREE FOR STUDENTS WITH VALID ID

Noon               Do the Right Thing (1989) 120 minutes

On the hottest day of the year on a street in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn,

everyone's hate and bigotry smolders and builds until it explodes into violence.

3 p.m.              Glory (1989) 122 minutes

Robert Gould Shaw leads the US Civil War's first all-black volunteer company, fighting

prejudices of both his own Union army and the Confederates.

 FAMU’S AFRICAN AMERICAN FILMS MARATHON (1981- 1990)

COST: $5 FOR GENERAL PUBLIC

FIRST 200 TICKETS FREE FOR STUDENTS WITH VALID ID

Opening Remarks: Professor Kenneth Jones

6 p.m.              Lean on Me (1989) 108 minutes

The dedicated but tyrannical Joe Clark is appointed the principal of a decaying inner-city school that he is determined to improve.

8:15 p.m.         House Party (1990) 100 minutes

Young Kid has been invited to a party at his friend Play's house. But after a fight at school, Kid's father grounds him. Nonetheless, Kid sneaks out when his father falls asleep. But Kid doesn't know that three of the thugs at school have decided to give him a lesson in behavior...

27th Annual Chef's Sampler

Feb 26, 2012

Honorary Chairs Coach Jimbo Fisher and Mrs. Candi Fisher invite you to the 27th Annual Chefs' Sampler benefiting the Children's Home Society of Florida, North Central Division on Sunday February 26, 2012. You get a lot for your money! Come hungry, because it is yummy and you get a ton of food! You will find everything from appetizers, soups, tacos, ribs, steak, cookies, cake, and so much more. Wine, beer, soda and water are available, there is live music AND it is all for a great cause. The Children's Home Society of Florida is a non-profit organization that offers various social services that protect children at risk of abuse, neglect or abandonment, strengthen and stabilize families, and find loving homes for children. Restaurants, Caterers, Food Trucks and Vendors: Introduce your latest culinary creations to more than 2,500 guests. Contact us today to reserve your space at one of Tallahassee's most anticipated events. No booth or registration fee! Paper products provided. Make the night even better by enjoying the many benefits of sponsorship, including a VIP reception and early access to the Chefs. Contact Rebecca Amnott at (850) 921-0772 ext. 4207 for more details.

27th Annual Chefs' Sampler

Feb 26, 2012

Honorary Chairs Coach Jimbo Fisher and Mrs. Candi Fisher invite you to the 27th Annual Chefs' Sampler benefiting the Children's Home Society of Florida, North Central Division. Join more than 50 of the area's top restaurants and caterers as they prepare a culinary feast for all to enjoy.

FAMU’S AFRICAN AMERICAN FILMS MARATHON (1991- 2000)

Feb 26, 2012

FAMU’S AFRICAN AMERICAN FILMS MARATHON (1991- 2000)

COST: $5 FOR GENERAL PUBLIC

FIRST 200 TICKETS FREE FOR STUDENTS WITH VALID ID

Opening Remarks: Professor Kenneth Jones

4 p.m.              Boyz N the Hood (1991) 112 minutes

A saga based on a group of childhood friends growing up in a Los Angeles ghetto.

6:15 p.m.         Eves Bayou (1997) 109 minutes

The story is set in 1962 Louisiana. Charming doctor Louis heads the big Batiste family.

Though he is married to beautiful Roz, he has a weakness for attractive women patients.

One day Louis is flirting with married and sexy Metty Mereaux, not knowing that his

youngest idealistic daughter Eve observes him, who is there by accident. Eve cannot

forget the incident, which is traumatic for her naïveté and shares a secret with older

sister Cisely. Lies start to roll.

8:15 p.m.         Chocolate City (1994) 90 minutes

The film deals with the struggles of a young man trying to define himself at a Historically

Black College. "The decisions you make today will affect you for a lifetime."

JIMMY BUFFETT & The Coral Reefer Band

Feb 28, 2012

Welcome to Fin Land Tour 2012

A Tribute to African-American Films Dinner

Feb 28, 2012

Tribute to African-American Film Dinner: The Stories Within the Story, The Triumph of the American Spirit,

Trans-Siberian Orchestra "Beethoven's Last Night"

Mar 09, 2012

Trans-Siberian Orchestra "Beethoven's Last Night" ON SALE DEC. 9! Call 850-222-0400 or 800-322-3602. Online at http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2200477EB04C6165?artistid=780815&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=5

3rd Annual Tallahassee Food and Jewish Cultural Festival

Mar 11, 2012

Tallahassee’s third annual Jewish Food and Cultural Festival is set for Sunday, March 11, 2012 from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. Attendance at the 2010 Festival more than doubled the 2009 inaugural year. Temple Israel is planning on an even greater turnout for this popular day filled with delicious food, arts & crafts, and free entertainment for the whole family.

The Florida Wine Festival

Mar 16, 2012 - Mar 17, 2012

FREE Community Festival Visitors to downtown Kleman Plaza will enjoy great food from featured restaurants, hands-on activities for children and FREE live performances by area musicians and artists throughout the day, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday’s event will kick-off with a celebrity grape stomping competition, with last year’s winning team defending their title to the raucous sounds of FAMU’s Marching 100. Vendors will sell a variety of merchandise, and local cultural organizations will have a presence at the event.

ERIC CHURCH

Mar 24, 2012

BLOOD, SWEAT & BEERS TOUR 2012; With Special Guests, BRANTLEY GILBERT and DRAKE WHITE

Tallahassee Jazz and Blues Festival

Mar 24, 2012 - Mar 25, 2012

The Tallahassee Jazz & Blues Festival serves up hot jazz, cool blues, funky fusion, old school swing and rockin' contemporary on the Tallahassee Museum's outdoor stage in an annual festival that lets families and individuals of all ages enjoy the span of this rich genre of music in a natural and fun environment. The two-day event features live performances of traditional and contemporary jazz and blues, including R&B, s, Dixieland jazz, swing, fusion, and rockin' contemporary blues. (Included in regular museum admission fees)

Pioneer Breakfast

Mar 25, 2012

Enjoy a hearty, “all-you-can-eat” outdoor meal at our Pioneer Breakfast on the 1880s farmstead. This down-home fundraiser features freshly grilled sausage, scrambled eggs, pancakes and real Bradley's grits. The Museum's Board of Trustees will serve up heaping helpings, along with coffee, juice and milk. Then sit down at the long tables under the trees and strike up a conversation with your neighbors. (Additional fee of $7 for Adults and $5 for Children, ages 14 and under applies).

Springtime Tallahassee

Mar 31, 2012

The 44th Annual Springtime Tallahassee festival themed “Up, Up and Away” will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012. There will be more than 100 units and colorful floats, marching bands, local business and Springtime Krewe floats. Let the good times continue… as the Jubilee winds its way through downtown Tallahassee offering a plethora of sights, sounds and activities. Music, food, arts and crafts will abound. There will be something for everyone! Friday, March 30th: Capital City Bank presents the United Way Downtown GetDown from 6:00-10:00pm. Saturday, March 31st: Arts & Crafts Jubilee from 9:00am-5:00pm Springtime Tallahassee's 44th Annual Grand Parade will begin at 10:30am Kleman Plaza Seafood Festival, Live Regional Entertainment Acts & Beer Garden from 12:00-5:00pm In addition to the events listed above there will be a delicious Food Court, Children’s Park, local Entertainment Stages, and good times for all!

Capitol City Beer Fest

Apr 12, 2012

Sample a wide variety of American craft beers and International ales and lagers, from a collector's glass, while overlooking Bobby Bowden field and enjoying live music.

$30 General Admission

$20 for students.

$20 food buffet in advance.

$25 buffet at the door.

*5:30 pm early admittance with food ticket.

MusicFest 2012: Sounds of Hope

Apr 15, 2012

Spring into summer with Sounds of Hope at the third annual MusicFest, a benefit for Refuge House. Be a MusicFest Idol and enjoy entertainment provided by local musicians such as: Sarah Mac Band, Del Suggs, The New 76ers, Hot Tamale, Scott Campbell, Harvest Gypsies, Mark Russell, and the Ned Devines. Bring the entire family to enjoy delicious food, arts and crafts, and many children's activities. Experience your favorite music in a setting that reflects the beauty of Tallahassee. All proceeds will help fund the many services that Refuge House provides to adults and children affected by domestic or sexual violence.

Golden Gala XXIX

Apr 25, 2012

Tallahassee Memorial’s Golden Gala XXIX Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the Tallahassee/Leon County Civic Center Tallahassee Memorial’s Golden Gala - - starring Keith Urban - - is scheduled for April 25, 2012 at the Tallahassee/Leon County Civic Center. The Golden Gala, now in its 29th year, is a black tie affair and considered by many as Tallahassee’s premier charitable and social event. Proceeds will be used toward the acquisition of an Interactive Communication-Education-Entertainment System for TMH patients and their families. You are cordially invited to contact the TMH Foundation to make your Golden Gala reservations by either calling or e-mailing Bonnie Cannon at 850.431.4590 or bonnie.cannon@tmh.org. Thank you very much for your support of “Recognized World Class Health Care” at TMH, Your Hospital for Life!

91st Thomasville Rose Show & Festival

Apr 26, 2012 - Apr 28, 2012

Celebrating 91 years, the Thomasville Rose Show has been a Southwest Georgia tradition since the 1920’s and over the years has grown into a fabulous festival with something for everyone! In addition to the juried Rose Show, the festival includes two parades, arts and crafts fair, a lively street dance with famous live entertainment and a host of other interesting and fun events. For information contact the Thomasville Visitors Center, 229-228-7977, 866-577-3600. For vendor information contact the Thomasville Main Street office, 229-227-7020.

Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra Pops in the Park

May 05, 2012

Please join us for the community event of the season--Pops in the Park at SouthWood. The park opens at 5:30 and the music begins at 7:00! The TSO Pops in the Park is a magical evening of outdoor music overlooking Central Park Lake. There is no better way to celebrate the arrival of Tallahassee's glorious spring than by gazing skyward into a clear night while our orchestra serenades you from the stage. Admission price: $10/person; children under 12 are free. Tickets: On sale at Beethoven & Company and at the SouthWood Sales & Information Center, or can be purchased at the event. Time: The park site will open at 5:30 PM and the concert will start at 7:00 PM. Parking: SouthWood’s Town Center. Star Metro shuttle service then provides complimentary transportation to the concert site.

Miranda Lambert ON FIRE TOUR

May 17, 2012

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW at the Civic Center Box Office and all Ticketmaster Outlets. CHARGE BY PHONE: 850-222-0400 or 800-322-3602 ONLINE: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/22004752AFD469F4?artistid=948174&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=2 Phone orders, tickets at the outlets and internet sales are subject to service charges.