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May 10, 2008 - 3-10 p.m.
Annual Riverkeeper Round-Up | | Tall Timbers Research Station | | Please join us for our Annual Riverkeeper Roundup on May 10, 2008, from 3 p.m.-10 p.m. at the Tall Timbers Research Station (directions and map). The Apalachicola Riverkeeper is bringing to the Tallahassee area, some of the best of a series of award-winning environmental films from the Wild and Scenic Film Festival (sponsored by Patagonia). The three-hour program includes a matinee showing for children plus two screenings for all ages (same program at two different times). We encourage you to attend all the showings as well as participate in the raffle, auction, and oyster and seafood fest.
Special Children's Matinee: 3:00 - 3:50 PM Admission: $3 (child under 12) $6 per adult
First Screening: 4:00 - 6:30 (15-minute intermission) Admission: $3 (child under 12) $6 per adult
Raffle, Auction, Gumbo and Oyster Fest: 6:30 - 7:30 Food: $5 (child under 12) $10 per adult
Second Screening: 7:30 - 10:00 (10-mnute intermisson) Admission: $3 (child under 12) $6 per adult
To purchase tickets, call: 850-653-8936. Tickets will be sold at the door based on availability but due to limited seating we strongly suggest purchasing in advance to ensure admission! All advance purchased tickets will be entered into a special prize drawing.
For a schedule listing, please log on to: http://www.apalachicolariverkeeper.org/
| | $3 Children Under 12; $6 Adults |
| | May 09, 2008 - May 10, 2008
Florida State University Twilight | | 850-644-3270 | | Florida State Twilight hosts some of the best college track and field teams in the southeast. The meet draws schools with early conference championships to Tallahassee. | | Althea Belgrave |
| May 10, 2008 - 11 am-7 pm
Havana Art & Music Festival | | 850-539-1550 | | Downtown Havana | | US 27 and 7th Ave. | | The streets of Downtown Havana will be lined with art and craft booths, and a variety of food vendors; musicians will play in the parking lot all day. | | Free | | Linda Ward | | www.havanaflorida.com |
| May 10, 2008 - 6-8 p.m.
Sizzlin' Summer Concert Series | | 891-3879 | | Kleman Plaza | | Downtown Tallahassee | | Throughout May, June and July, the City's Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs Department is once again presenting the Sizzlin' Summer concert series at beautiful Kleman Plaza and Lewis Park (part of the Downtown Chain of Parks). Many of Tallahassee's greatest local acts are scheduled to perform.
Saturday, May 3 is the series kick-off. All concerts from May 3 through June 21 will be held on the grassy area at Kleman Plaza, located off Duval Street behind City Hall and in front of the Mary Brogan Museum. Beginning Saturday, June 28 the fun moves from the Plaza to the park. From June 28 through July 26, all concerts in the series will be held in Lewis Park, located between Calhoun and Gadsden streets in the Downtown Chain of Parks. All concerts run from 6-8 p.m.
The concerts are free to the public and plenty of parking is available underneath Kleman Plaza in the public parking garage. Street parking is also free on weekends. Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets.
The concert lineup is available on the website.
| | FREE | | www.talgov.com |
| May 10, 2008 - May 11, 2008 - 1-6 pm
Tour of Homes | | 850-385-1414 | | Various | | Parade features new homes and renovations, showcasing the latest innovations and design features in Tallahassee and the surrounding counties. | | Free |
| May 15, 2008 - 5:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
3rd Thursdays | | 850.245.6400 | | Museum of Florida History | | 500 South Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL | | The Museum has extended hours every 3rd Thursday for programs, music, tours, and entertainment. Seminole tribesman Bobby Henry makes a special appearance. The Red Elephant Pizza & Grill caters the food for $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. The History Shop is open for shopping. | | Free admission | | Wanda Richey | | wrichey@dos.state.fl.us | | www.museumoffloridahistory.com |
| May 15, 2008 - 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
3rd Thursdays | | 850.245.6400 | | Museum of Florida History | | 500 South Bronough St., Tallahassee | | This month's program highlights the Seminole exhibit with a special appearance by Seminole tribesman Bobby Henry. The Red Elephant Pizza & Grill caters the food for $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. The History Shop is open. | | Free | | Wanda Richey | | wrichey@dos.state.fl.us | | www.museumoffloridahistory.com |
| May 16, 2008 - 6 p.m.
Downtown GetDown | | Downtown Tallahassee | | Adams Street Commons | | StarFest! A Tallahassee Film Festival exclusive Downtown GetDown! | | FREE | | http://www.uwbb.org/Default.asp |
| May 17, 2008 - 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Bear Day | | 850-617-6065 | | Tillie Miller Park | | Located off Hwy. 67 North; Turn left on Avenue F; Newly refurbished park | | | FREE |
| | May 15, 2008 - May 17, 2008
Tallahassee Film Festival | | Several Locations Around Tallahassee | | On Friday and Saturday, the event will feature screenings at various venues around town, and specifically in the Gaines Street corridor. Seminars, workshops and "meet and greets" will be tied into the festival, along with after-parties at partnering bars and restaurants. The event will culminate on Saturday, May 17, 2008 with an evening gala and awards ceremony.
| | kccitallahassee@gmail.com | | www.tallahasseefilmfestival.com |
| May 17, 2008 - 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Wheels at Work | | 850-402-5142 | | Woodland Fields Neighborhood in SouthWood | | Four Oaks Blvd. and Orange Ave. Intersection in SouthWood | | Venture out to SouthWood's Woodland Fields Neighborhood and come see close up views of all kinds of construction vehicles and safety trucks as SouthWood proudly presents "Wheels at Work!" Don't miss out on your chance to see some of the most unique worker trucks out there! Food and drinks will be provided! Don't forget to register to win great prizes! For directions and more information, log on to Joe.com, keyword: Wheels at Work. | | Free | | Matt Ayres | | Matt.Ayres@Joe.com | | Joe.com; Keyword: Wheels at Work |
| May 17, 2008 - May 18, 2008
Airfest 2008 | | (850) 558-0606 | | Tallahassee Regional Airport | | Capital Circle | | With aircraft ranging from homebuilts to vintage, from warbirds to the modern military, and exhibits from FedEx, NASA, the Challenger Center and others. And this year, we welcome several vendors with the exciting new Light Sport Aircraft, which promise to expand the ranks of pilots with aircraft that are easier to afford and simpler to learn to fly.
But AirFest is about more than just looking! Take to the sky in a classic WWII warbird or enjoy the sights from a Cessna! If you're between the ages of 8 to 17, become a Young Eagle with a free airplane ride, and enter the competition for an Air Academy scholarship.
| | $5 Adults; Under 12 FREE | | www.airfest2008.com |
| Jan 29, 2008 - May 18, 2008 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 12:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday
Curators in Action | | (850) 575-8684 | | Tallahassee Museum | | 3945 Museum Drive | | The Tallahassee Museum Phipps Gallery has been temporarily transformed into a collections lab, blending a photo studio and shelves of collections storage with a cataloging workspace. This innovative exhibit, Curators in Action, will open on Tuesday, January 29 and will close on Sunday, May 18, 2008. During the run of Curators in Action, staff, interns, and volunteers will photograph and catalog historical artifacts and natural science specimens in public view, allowing visitors to watch and ask questions. Labels will also provide basic information about these "backstage" museum activities, usually conducted out of sight behind locked doors! For further information please call (850) 575-8684 or visit us online at www.tallahasseemuseum.org. | | $9 Adults;$8.50 Seniors (65+) and College Students (w/ valid ID);% | | Lauren McLendon | | lmclendon@tallahasseemuseum.org | | www.tallahasseemuseum.org |
| May 08, 2008 - May 18, 2008
The Great Plein Air Paint Out | | Panhandle Area of Florida | | or schedule and listings please visit the website listed. | | FREE | | www.pleinairfl.com |
| May 17, 2008 - May 18, 2008 - 1-6 pm
Tour of Homes | | 850-385-1414 | | Various | | Parade features new homes and renovations, showcasing the latest innovations and design features in Tallahassee and the surrounding counties. | | Free |
| May 20, 2008 - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Emancipation Day Celebration | | 850.922.2459 | | Knott House Museum | | 301 E. Park Ave., Tallahassee, FL | | The Knott House Museum hosts this annual event to commemorate the announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Florida. Ceremony, music, and lunch in Lewis Park across the street. | | Free | | Bea Cotellis | | wrichey@dos.state.fl.us | | www.museumoffloridahistory.com |
| | May 24, 2008 - May 25, 2008
Merchant Madness | | 850-577-2594 | | United States Fastpitch Association State Qualifier for girls fastpitch softball teams 8u, 10u, 12u, 14u, 16u, 18u in Tallahassee. | | Frank Burke |
| May 24, 2008 - May 26, 2008
Memorial Day Madness | | 850-644-3641 | | Basketball camp in Tallahassee, for teams from around the country. | | Julie Brown |
| | May 31, 2008 - 6-8 p.m.
Sizzlin' Summer Concert Series | | 891-3879 | | Kleman Plaza | | Downtown Tallahassee | | Throughout May, June and July, the City's Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs Department is once again presenting the Sizzlin' Summer concert series at beautiful Kleman Plaza and Lewis Park (part of the Downtown Chain of Parks). Many of Tallahassee's greatest local acts are scheduled to perform.
Saturday, May 3 is the series kick-off. All concerts from May 3 through June 21 will be held on the grassy area at Kleman Plaza, located off Duval Street behind City Hall and in front of the Mary Brogan Museum. Beginning Saturday, June 28 the fun moves from the Plaza to the park. From June 28 through July 26, all concerts in the series will be held in Lewis Park, located between Calhoun and Gadsden streets in the Downtown Chain of Parks. All concerts run from 6-8 p.m.
The concerts are free to the public and plenty of parking is available underneath Kleman Plaza in the public parking garage. Street parking is also free on weekends. Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets.
The concert lineup is available on the website.
| | FREE | | www.talgov.com |
| May 15, 2008 - Jun 08, 2008
Florida Senior Art Showcase | | 222.8800 | | LeMoyne Center for the Arts | | 125 N Gadsden Street | | A community collaboration of 5 nonprofit art organizations in the Tallahassee area celebrating the works of Florida's senior artists ages 55 and up in all fine art media | | LeMoyne.org |
| May 12, 2008 - Aug 31, 2008 - Regular Museum Hours
Sunshine and Sand | | 850.245.6400 | | Museum of Florida History | | 500 South Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL | | The exhibit highlights how tourists have changed over the century from the wealthy to the average American. Beaches were also used by the military to train during wartime. Vintage objects are included in the exhibit. | | Free | | Wanda Richey | | wrichey@dos.state.fl.us | | www.museumoffloridahistory.com |
| May 15, 2008 - Jan 25, 2009 - 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday; 12:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday
The Picture of Health in Florida: 1820 - 1920 | | (850) 575-8684 | | Tallahassee Museum | | 3945 Museum Drive | | This exhibition focuses on early Florida medicine from the 1830s to the 1930s. The exhibition will include photographs, objects, quotations and text panels, informing visitors about illness and health beginning with the state's territorial days and continuing through the public health practices advocated in the early twentieth century. | | $9 Adults;$8.50 Seniors (65+) and College Students (w/ valid ID);% | | Lauren McLendon | | lmclendon@tallahasseemuseum.org | | www.tallahasseemuseum.org |
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