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SOUTHWOOD Hosts 3rd Annual WHEELS AT WORK
The SouthWood community announced today that it will hold a “Wheels at Work” event for families on Saturday, March 13. This interactive event will allow families to see different specialty vehicles up close, including a fire truck, an ambulance, and a Bear Cat SWAT Team vehicle used by the Tallahassee Police Department.
An event highlight will be the AirMedic 2 helicopter landing at 10:30 a.m. Participants will then be able to view the helicopter. Throughout the morning, parents can register their children for Conley Elementary School's 2010-11 school year and learn about the school's International Baccalaureate (I.B.) program. The Tallahassee Crime Prevention Unit will also be on hand creating ‘ID’ fingerprint cards for children free of charge.
“Over the past few years, ‘Wheels at Work’ has been a tremendous success thanks to SouthWood working closely with the City of Tallahassee, the police and fire departments and other local businesses,” said Bill Wier, Vice President of SouthWood. “We’re grateful to be cooperating with them again this year to organize this fun event for the families of SouthWood and the Tallahassee community.”
The event will take place at SouthWood’s Woodland Fields neighborhood, near the intersection of Four Oaks Boulevard and Orange Avenue, on Saturday, March 13, from 10:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m. Free ice cream will also be available from Schwann’s.
SouthWood’s annual community-wide garage sale will also be taking place on March 13 from 7:30 am to 1:30 am.
For more information on “Wheels at Work” or to see the vehicles scheduled for the event, visit www.SouthWoodFlorida.com | Keyword: Wheels at Work, or call 850.402.5142.
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“DISNEY’S GEPPETTO & SON” AT YOUNG ACTORS THEATRE MARCH 12-21, 2010
Once the Blue Fairy grants Geppetto his wish for a son, the new father finds his parenting skills are a bit rough in Award-winning composer Stephen Schwartz’s (Wicked, Godspell) light hearted musical tale based on the classic story of Pinocchio. This Tallahassee premiere features such memorable songs as “When You Wish Upon a Star” and “Got No Strings.”
Feeling he is unwanted, Pinocchio runs away to become a star in a traveling show and Geppetto must negotiate through a maze of adventures and comic encounters to find the young boy. A delightful and entertaining musical for the entire family, Disney’s Geppetto & Son explores such important themes as individuality, self-esteem and the parent-child relationship.
Young Actors Theatre is located at 609 Glenview Drive; Tallahassee, FL, in the heart of Midtown Tallahassee.
Tickets are $14 for children (12 and under); $16 for students and seniors and $18 for adult.
Tickets can be reserved beginning Monday, March 8th by calling the Box Office at 386-6602, Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 1:00pm.
Performances are as follows: Friday, March 12th at 7:30pm; Saturday, March 13th at 7:30pm; Sunday, March 14th at 2pm; Thursday, March 18th at 7:30pm; Friday, March 19th at 7:30pm; Saturday, March 20th at 7:30pm; Sunday, March 21st at 2pm and 7:30pm
Young Actors Theatre, one of the oldest independent youth theatre programs in the country, is celebrating its 34th consecutive year of training and production. It is the mission of Young Actors Theatre to expose, educate and enlighten the diverse community of greater Tallahassee and the region of North Florida through live theatre.
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TALLAHASSEE AMERICANA WOMAN MUSIC FEST
The first annual Tallahassee Americana Woman Music Fest will be held March 19th and 20th. Nine acts from around the Southeast will be performing on three stages during this celebration of women artists in Americana music. All acts are either headlined by women, or the majority of the players in the band are women.
Americana music comes from the traditions of roots music in the United States. Its breadth and reach includes artists like Gram Parsons and Bob Dylan, Wilco and The Avett Brothers, Lucinda Williams and Emmylou Harris, Lyle Lovett and The Band. The Americana sound is decidedly different than the more pop oriented radio formats of rock and contemporary country. A Grammy Award was presented in the Americana category for the first time this year, with Levon Helm winning the award.
The festival is comprised of three staged events over two days.
Friday Night, March 19, 7:00pm, at the American Legion Hall on Lake Ella. Five acts performing.
Saturday Day, March 20, 1:30 pm, at Bird’s Oyster on Bronough St. Girl’s and Guitars.
Individual artists playing original music with their guitars in an in-the-round format
Saturday Night, March 20, 7:00pm, at the American Legion. Five Acts performing.
A wristband for entry into all three events may be purchased for $15 at the venues, or
in advance at Gordon’s String Music or The Music Center.
Day-of-show, tickets for that day may be purchased at the venues for $10
Radio Free Carmela, Bradenton, FL
The Mayhaws, Tallahassee, FL
Audrey Auld, Tasmania, Australia
Mimi and the Hearndogs, Tallahassee, FL
Rebecca Zapen, St. Petersburg, FL
Mare Wakefield, Nashville, TN
Rebekah Pulley, Tampa, FL
Sarah Mac Band, Tallahassee FL
Rebecca Rippy, Charlotte NC
For more information, scheduling and links to the artists’ web pages and videos,
Visit our web page: www.americanawomanfest.com
Or contact Grant Peeples: (850) 322-6917 gpeeps@grantpeeples.com
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Do you want your donations put in the hands of a Haitian?
Now you can!
Who: Tallahassee-Haiti Medical Team and Goodwill Industries – Big Bend
Where: Any Goodwill Location in the Big Bend
When: Beginning Today!
Why: Haitians need our help with food, medicine, mobility aids
Most likely every single person has wanted do something to help the Haitians, and may have texted or sent money to an organization. Up until now we have not had the capability of sending supplies to Haiti. Now you can!
Tallahassee – Haiti Medical Team is a team of 12 volunteer doctors, nurses and members of the community scheduled to leave on March 9th for a 5 day trip. They are not just planning for one trip, already team 2 and team 3 in being put in place to travel in April and May. The goal is to leave the 2nd Tuesday of every month. The main mission of this medical team is to take casts of the amputees, bring the casts back to Tallahassee, travel the next month to deliver the prosthetics and take more casts. The team is trained and expects to face other situations.
The team leader is Dr. Woodie Smith. Dr. Woodie has made numerous trips to Dumay, Haiti, closest airport Port-au-Prince, prior to the earthquake and has many established relationships. He has arranged to take up to 46,000 lbs of supplies with his team for the March 9th trip. After speaking to other Doctors who have visited they all said, yes take all the medical supplies you can, but take food as well, they are starving.
This is when Goodwill became part of the team. Goodwill Big Bend has locations throughout 22 counties to be a collection site for the community to get involved and donate rice, beans, oil and water. Other needs that we are concentrating on for the first trip are soap and crutches.
If you want your donations to get placed in the hands of the Haitians in need bring your donations to any Goodwill location. More information visit www.goodwillbigbend.com
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Final Performance of the Season !
White Springs Folk Club
Telford Hotel, River Street, White Springs, FL
Saturday, March 13, 7:30PM
Nashville comes to White Springs!
Featuring Brian Ashley Jones
ADMISSION $12.50 -FOR RESERVATIONS, EMAIL mckenziew@windstream.net (claim seats by 7PM)
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THOMAS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Spring Lecture Series 2010
March 16, 7:30 P.M.
Thomasville Times-Enterprise: Memories of the 1960s
With Ed Kelly, Frank Martin, Bill Babb
Panel Discussion with former Publisher Kelly, Reporter Martin and Sports Writer Babb.
Thomas County Museum of History, 725 N. Dawson Street, Thomasville, GA. For information: 229-226-7664; history@rose.net ; www.thomascountyhistory.org
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TALLAHASSEE NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL HOSTING
WOMEN’S MENTAL HEALTH SEMINAR Featuring DR. E. LEE
The Tallahassee National Pan-Hellenic Council in partnership with the Leon County Health Department Office of Minority Health is reaching out to all women and inviting them to a Mental Health Seminar featuring Dr. E. Lee. It will be held on March 25th, 2010 at the Leon County Health Department -Southside Auditorium starting at 6:30pm. Please come out and be educated on important issues that may be affecting your daily life. Refreshments will be served. The address to the location is 872 W. Orange Ave., Tallahassee, Florida.
The Tallahassee National Pan-Hellenic Council was established July 9, 2004. The Tallahassee Council is committed to serving the community and has annually participated in events such as the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. This council has also adopted two local middle schools and has donated to support the annual Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test (FCAT). Not only does the Tallahassee Council strive to do good works as a single organization, but it also strives to show unity by supporting member organizations’ activities as well.
Contact Info: Dianne Cox, Tallahassee NPHC President, Dwmscox@gmail.com
Tara Layton, Public Relations Chair, Taralayton@ymail.com
THE TALLAHASSEE NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL’S ANNUAL GALA A GREAT SUCCESS
The Tallahassee National Pan-Hellenic Council hosted it’s annual Gala at the Mary Brogan Museum on February 26, 2010 with representation from each sorority and fraternity of the Nine Divine, which include Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Incorporated. The theme of this year’s Gala was Mardi Gras and featured New Orleans inspired dishes, music by Joe Bullard, a best designed umbrella competition, a professional photographer, beads and a parade. Part of the proceeds raised from this event will fund future community projects.
The Tallahassee NPHC would like to thank everyone for their continued support and look forward to their participation in future activities.
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“POPS IN THE PARK” AT SOUTHWOOD
Save the date! POPS in the Park arrives early this year on Saturday, April 10th at SouthWood’s Central Park Lake. In case the event is rained out on Saturday, the concert will be given on Sunday, April 11.
Always a favorite event, the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra’s POPS concert promises something for music lovers of all tastes. This year, Music Director Miriam Burns has some special guests lined up for music lovers of all ages too!
Admission to the concert is $10/person with children under 12 free; tickets will be available at the concert, at Beethoven & Company and SouthWood Sales and Information at SouthWood’s Town Center. Gates will open at 5:30 PM and the concert will start at 7:00 PM. Tables for 8 are available for $500 by contacting Laura Figo, TSO Operations Director at 224-0461. Sponsorships, beginning at $1,500 and including great promotional and marketing opportunities, are still available.
Parking accommodations will be at SouthWood’s Town Center with Star Metro shuttle service to the concert site. Food, snacks, water and soft drinks will be available for purchase on site. You may also call ahead to the SouthWood Golf Club for picnic lunches to pick up.
A community-wide event of this magnitude is never possible without the generous help of sponsors and volunteers. If you can help out with a sponsorship or with your time, please contact Lois D. Griffin, TSO Executive Director, at director@tallahasseesymphony.org, Mary Bedford, TSO President, at bedford@nettally.com, or Gwendolyn Gay, SouthWood Community Association Art of Living Coordinator at ggay@ccmcnet.com.
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Ballet
Presented by: The Tallahassee Ballet
Where: The Nancy Smith-Fichter Dance Theatre at FSU
When: Full Length Performances:
Friday, April 30, 2010 at 8pm, Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 8pm, Sunday, May 2, 2010 at 2:30pm
Abbreviated Children's Performance:
Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 10:30 am
Price: $30/Full Length Performance, $25/Children's Performance
The Season culminates with the fairest of them all...the Tallahassee premiere of the ballet, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The classic tale is based on the story written by the Grimm Brothers. An audience favorite, the story comes to life on stage with theatrical magic, colorful scenery, delightful costumes and more. Featuring original choreography by TTB Artistic Director Rick McCullough, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a spring production for children of all ages and not to be missed.
Purchase tickets at www.TallahasseeBallet.org or by calling the office at 850-224-6917
Tickets will be available at door based on availability of seats.
Directions/Parking: The 380-seat Nancy Smith-Fichter Dance Theatre is located within Montgomery Hall at 130 Collegiate Loop and the entrance to the theatre is off of Landis Green. Parking is available in the lot behind Montgomery Hall or in the parking garage at the intersection of Collegiate Loop and Traditions Way.
The Tallahassee Ballet
218 East Third Avenue
Tallahassee, FL. 32303
(850) 224-6917
www.TallahasseeBallet.org
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GADSDEN ARTS GOES GREEN:
Recycle / Rejuvenate / Rejoice!
Join us for the Gadsden Arts Center Spring Fashion Show
Saturday, April 10, 2010, 11:30am
Enjoy the fashion show, featuring fine fashions from Turner's of Moultrie,
luncheon, and a jewelry bazaar.
Tickets $35 each
Proceeds benefit Gadsden Arts Center education programs
Call 850.875.4866 or go online at www.gadsdenarts.org for more details.
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9th Annual "Tails & Trails" 5k, 10k & 1-mile fun runs
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Registration: 7:30a.m.; Race Begins: 8:30a.m.
Grab your sneakers, bring your competitive edge, and feel the build of intensity as we move closer to the closing seconds of our 9th annual trail run and fun walk.
Join us Saturday, May 1st for our Tails & Trails run where the 10k portion of the race has been selected as a Grand Prix event of the Gulf Winds Track Club! Our 5k, 10k, and one mile fun walk trails take you through scenic Tom Brown Park before ending at the Animal Service Center, where you can enjoy music, feed your hunger, and meet potential furry additions to your home.
Proceeds benefit the Animal Shelter Foundation (ASF), the non-profit providing direct support to the 400+ homeless animals at the Animal Service Center (owned and operated by the City of Tallahassee). The ASF aims to make a positive difference in the lives of homeless animals while increasing awareness about pet overpopulation. Registration for the event begins at 7:30am at the Animal Service Center in Tom Brown Park. Official race time is 8:30am. *New for 2010: Pre-Race Packet Pick Up at the Animal Shelter on Friday, April 30th from 5:00-7:00p.m.
All Tails & Trails registrants receive a goodie bag and race t-shirt. Advance registration forms are available at www.TallyASF.org and at the Animal Service Center.
Entry fees: $12 for pre-registration (April 29); $15.00 race day; and $8.00 no t-shirt option.
For additional information, contact: Kate MacFall at (850) 508-1001, kmacfall@comcast.net
Event Website: http://www.tallytailsandtrails.org
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GALA COMMUNITY THEATER Presents A Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
Every drama group has experienced the horrors of what can go wrong on opening night and the ladies of the F.A.H.E.T.G. Dramatic Society are no different, with the possible exception that almost everything that could happen does. The scenery collapses, cues are missed, lines forgotten, and the sound effects take on a strange note at times, as the ladies present their ambitious evening's entertainment with the cunning whodunit, "Murder At Checkmate Manor". And just in case the audience should get bored there's a Film and Fashion Show and Murder Mystery Quiz complete with Prize. The crunch comes in the denouement when the "murderer", about to be revealed, has to rush home to bandage up an injured daughter. But Mrs. Reece, doyenne of the group, rises above the slings and arrows of outrageous dramatics to save the situation and provide the final inventive twist.
St. Joseph’s Bay Country Club
Dinner March 26th & 27th • 6:00 p.m. EST
Brunch March 28th • 12:30 p.m. EST
(Directions)
Original Butler’s Cuisine
Ronnie Ribeye – 12 oz. Marinated Ribeye Steak
Surf & Turf – 8 oz. Ronnie Ribeye & 6 Sauted Shrimp
Stuffed Grouper – Baked Crab Stuffed Grouper
Each meal includes Butler’s wild rice or baked potato,
whole green beans, garden salad, yeast rolls, iced tea,
coffee and apple pie or hot brownie ala mode.
Cash bar includes appropriate wine choices for your meal.
Dinner Theater Tickets Only $35
Performance Only (non-dining) Tickets $15
RESERVE NOW!
Seating is Limited & on a First Come/First Serve Basis
Gulf Alliance for Local Arts
P.O. Box 551
Port St. Joe, Florida 32457
info@GulfAlliance.org
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Tallahassee Bach Parley Guest Artist Concert: William Porter, organ
J.S. Bach “The Art of The Fugue
The Tallahassee Bach Parley, Tallahassee's baroque music ensemble that performs on period instruments, continues their concert season with guest artist William Porter, organ, performing J.S. Bach's “The Art of the Fugue.” William Porter has a distinguished performing and teaching career of organ, harpsichord, and improvisation and currently teaches at the Eastman School of Music and McGill University. Mr. Porter will perform "The Art of the Fugue" on the Taylor and Boody organ at First Presbyterian Church, 110 North Adams Street. The concert will be held at 3 PM on Sunday, March 14. There is a suggested donation of $15 for adults, $12 for Bach Parley members, and $5 for students and children. Membership information will be available at the concert. Free childcare will be available and the concert is open to the public. The Tallahassee chapter of the American Guild of Organists will host a reception after the concert.
Widely known as a performer and teacher in the United States and in Europe, William Porter has achieved international recognition for his skill in improvisation in a wide variety of styles, ancient and modern. He has taught and performed at major international festivals and academies, including the North German Organ Academy, the Italian Academy of Music for the Organ, the Smarano Organ and Clavichord Academy, Organfestival Holland, the Göteborg International Organ Academy, the Dollart Festival, the Lausanne Improvisation Festival, the Festival Toulouse les Orgues, the Boston Early Music Festival, the Oregon Bach Festival, the McGill International Organ Academy, Eastman’s Improvfest, and the National Convention of the American Guild of Organists. He is organ consultant for the Constellation Center, a new performing arts center to be built in the Boston area, which will house several organs in different styles. He has recorded on historic instruments, old and new, for the Gasparo, Proprius, BMG, and Loft labels.
The Bach Parley will present their final concert of the season, “D'amore and More” on Sunday, June 6, 2010, at St. John's Episcopal Church. This concert will feature Parley members on period instruments and will feature Melissa Brewer playing Vivaldi's concerto for Viola d'amore as well as Kim and Evan Jones playing a Vivaldi double cello concerto.
The Tallahassee Bach Parley performs on period instruments to more closely replicate the experience of baroque music as it was performed hundreds of years ago in smaller settings. Baroque instruments are tuned to a lower pitch than modern instruments, and the string instruments use gut strings, which gives the music a more transparent sound and intimate feel. At most Bach Parley concerts commentary is provided before each piece to give the audience ideas about what to listen for in the music and to make the atmosphere more relaxed.
For additional information about the Tallahassee Bach Parley and future concerts, visit www.tallahasseebachparley.org.
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Sisters in the City- A Divine Sisterhood of the Costume Closet Fundraiser to benefit The Tallahassee Ballet, a not-for-profit Ballet Company
Open to all, The Divine Sisterhood of the Costume Closet is made up of women who gather once a year to celebrate being women, while raising funds for the fabulous costumes worn by TTB Dancers!
Aloft Hotel
200 N. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL. 32301
March 20th, 2010 7pm-11pm
Price: $50 level and $100 VIP level
Tallahassee's ultimate Ladies Night on the Town! The Tallahassee Ballet's Divine Sisterhood attendees will gather for the evening to enjoy urban cuisine, sipping Cosmos, posing for paparazzi and partying with friends at Tallahassee's hottest new downtown hotel! Come join your Sisters in the City for fun, glitz, glamour and exciting door prizes!
How to Register: www.TallahasseeBallet.org
Advance Registration Includes:
Only 50 VIP tickets available - $100 each
(Valet parking, access to the VIP lounge, fabulous food, free drinks, surprise activities, Swag bag & two tickets for each door prize!)
Only 150 Standard Tickets available - $50 each
(Fabulous food, two drinks, surprise activities, Swag bag, one ticket for each door prize)
Registration at the Door: If Available (Check our website for availability.)
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Tallahassee Genealogical Society Spring Seminar
Tallahassee Genealogical Society would like to invite the interested public to attend our annual Spring Seminar. The seminar will be held Saturday, March 13th from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church’s Alfriend Hall.
Our keynote speaker will be Lloyd DeWitt Bockstruck who is an author; Staff Writer for Eastman’s Online Genealogy Newsletter and has recently retired from the Dallas, TX Public Library System where he worked as the Supervisor for the Genealogy Section since 1973. Under his leadership, Family Tree Magazine named the Dallas Public Library System as one of the Top 10 Public Libraries for Genealogists in the Country in 2002. Also, for seventeen years, Mr. Bockstruck wrote a weekly genealogy column for the Dallas Morning News. Elizabeth Mills and the late Dr. Gary Mills, editors of the NGS (National Genealogy Society) Quarterly, wrote: “The name Lloyd DeWitt Bockstruck is synonymous with modern genealogical education. His dry wit, wide range of subject matter, and fail proof knack of imparting exactly the kind of information his audiences need combine to guarantee a full house at Bockstruck’s lectures and seminars.” Our seminar will cover topics such as Colonial Migration patterns, how church records can aid in finding your ancestors, how to find the maiden names of women and common research pitfalls.
Tallahassee Genealogical Society will also host a free Research Day in the Florida State Archives on Friday, March 12th, 2010 from 9:00-4:00 p.m. We will begin with a tour of the Archives at 9:30 a.m. and help will be on hand to assist beginning researchers throughout the day. This is a great opportunity for new researchers to pair with one of our members to get a one on one help in unraveling their family story.
TGS is pleased to have Mr. Bockstruck speak to our Society and lend his many years of expertise to family researchers in the North Florida and South Georgia area.
For more information you may go to our website at www.talgen.org or contact seminar co-coordinators: Melissa Corson (850) 893-9764 or Carolyn Harvey (850) 524-5334.
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FWC offers hunter safety course in Leon County
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a free hunter safety course in Leon County.
The course will be in the second-floor conference room of the Farris Bryant Building, 620 S. Meridian St., Tallahassee. Instruction is from 6 to 9 p.m. March 16, 18, 23, and 25.
The range portion of the class will be on March 27.
An adult must accompany children who are under age 16 at all times. Students should bring a pencil and paper with them to take notes.
The state requires successful completion of a hunter safety course before anyone born on or after June 1, 1975, can purchase a Florida hunting license. The FWC course satisfies hunter-safety training requirements for all other states and Canadian provinces.
People interested in attending this course can register online and obtain information about future hunter-safety classes at www.MyFWC.com/HunterSafety or by calling the FWC’s regional office in Panama City at 850-265-3676.
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GET GOLF READY IN 5 DAYS
Jake Gaither Golf Course will offer a new program for golfers with little or no experience-Get Golf Ready in 5 Days. The Get Golf Ready program consists of a series of five introductory lessons conducted by Mike Rice, Assistant Professional, in a small-group environment for the affordable price of $99. Level one clinics are offered beginning Saturday, March 20th through April 24th at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM and level two clinics are from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM.
This program is a wonderful opportunity for you, your family, friends or business colleagues to learn the game of golf or build upon existing skills. For more information, or to register, visit www.GetGolfReady.com.
The five lessons featured in the Get Golf Ready program will provide basic skills instruction as well as information regarding the background of the game’s rules, etiquette and values. Significant on-course learning opportunities will also be a part of each lesson. Overall, participants will gain insight into techniques regarding chipping, putting, full swing, half swing and bunker play as well as the fundamental guidelines regarding the use and maintenance of golf equipment, keeping score and navigating the course, among others. For more information about Get Golf Ready or other programs we offer, please feel free to contact Mike Rice at Mike.Rice@talgov.com or 891-3942.
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North Florida Cosmetology Institute 20th Anniversary
This event will mark our 20 years of being in business, and it will be held at NFCI, 2424 Allen Rd in Tallahassee. This event is scheduled on March 20th, 2010 from the hours of 4-8 pm.
Contact: Kim Matthews at 850-878-5269 or 850-878-5232.
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Calling all Artists, Established and Emerging
10th Annual LeMoyne Chain of Parks Art Festival: Open to Fine Art Talent
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Set for April 17-18, 2010, LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts is paving the way for its 10th Annual LeMoyne Chain of Parks Art Festival, featuring some of the best regional and national artists and set under the shade of Tallahassee’s canopy oaks.
The Festival, which has become a widely anticipated annual springtime event in Tallahassee, Fla., features works of photography, sculpture, painting and more. Admission is free to the public, who can view and purchase pieces from hundreds of artists and enjoy food and family entertainment. Festival proceeds benefit LeMoyne’s educational programs.
New this year is the opportunity for emerging artists to take part in the Festival. With 10 spots open, emerging artists interested in gaining valuable business and customer relations experience can take part in this two-day event, now in its 10th year.
“Last year more than 40,000 people visited the Chain of Parks Art Festival,” said Kelly Dozier, LeMoyne Board President. “We are hoping to welcome even more this year as a result of our increased media efforts.”
A panel of industry experts will judge each artist’s submission, and winners will be selected in the categories of “Best of Show” ($2,000) and “Judges’ Choice” ($1,000). First, second and third place in each of the six individual categories will also receive an award of $500, $350 and $150 respectively.
Visit www.ChainOfParks.org for more details, categories and requirements. Submissions must be postmarked by Jan. 22, 2010.
About LeMoyne Center for Visual Arts:
Located in beautiful Tallahassee, Fla., and named for Jacques le Moyne de Morgues who accompanied the second French expedition to Florida under Rene de Laudonniere in 1565, LeMoyne is a center for the visual arts that provides the local community and surrounding areas with fine art exhibitions, year-round art classes and special art-related cultural events. Located in the historic Meginniss-Munroe House (c. 1854) in downtown Tallahassee, LeMoyne was the first non-profit, community-based visual arts center in the Big Bend area of North Florida. Today, LeMoyne features the work of more than 300 artists per year and annually boasts approximately 10 visual art exhibitions featuring local, regional and national artists. For more information, please visit www.ChainOfParks.org.
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FSU Visiting Artist Lecture Series Spring Schedule
Kris Merola and Tate Shaw: “Preacher's Biscuit Books and Visual
Studies Workshop”
http://www.kbluem.com/
http://www.vsw.org/
http://www.preachersbiscuitbooks.com/
Thursday, March 18, 2010
7:00pm
(SCAP residency March 12–21, 2010)
Steve McGuire artist lecture
http://www.uiowa.edu/~artlearn/poetics/about.htm
Thursday, March 25, 2010
7:00pm
Brian Alfred artist lecture
http://www.paintchanger.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/paintchanger
Thursday, April 8, 2010
7:00pm
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FSU Visiting Artist Schedule
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The Department of Art VAS program is part of the “VAT&D Presents:
Lecture Series” which is funded by a generous gift from the late
Vincent and Mary Agnes Thursby.
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Tallahassee Lenders’ Consortium 2010 Homebuyer Showcase
The Tallahassee Lenders’ Consortium (TLC) along with Leon County and State Representative Alan Williams are hosting the 2010 Homebuyer Showcase at the North Florida Fairgrounds at 441 Paul Russell Road Saturday, March 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
This event is free for consumers and matches interested homebuyers with providers of affordable housing funding and other housing services. As well as information on the $8,000 homebuyer tax credit.
Local area Realtors, lenders, builders and other housing providers will be available to educate consumers about homeownership programs, such as the $8,000 first time homebuyer tax credit.
Other activities include:
· Free tour of homes leaving every hour from the fairgrounds beginning at 10:30 a.m. to view affordable homes
Loan pre-qualifications will be provided by local lenders-
Homebuyer workshops that will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Helpful information provided by home builders, home inspectors, real estate professionals, insurance providers and other affordable housing specialists
Photos and plans of area homes for sale
FREE parking and admission
Kids activity corner
For more information on the 2010 Homebuyer Showcase call 850-222-6609 or go to www.tallahasseelenders.org.
Tallahassee Lenders’ Consortium is a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve people’s ability to obtain safe, decent affordable housing. We know that in order to buy a home, people need education, information and access to affordable financing, and affordable housing options.
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Tallahassee Film Festival Kicks Off Third Year!
TFF Expected to Drive Economic Boost, Film Contest and Family Fun for April 2010
TALLAHASSEE, FL – After playing hundreds of films to thousands of visitors in its first two years, the Tallahassee Film Festival (TFF) will return April 8-11, 2010, to Florida’s Capital City. This year’s festival is themed See You in the Dark and will feature pre-selected films, workshops and lectures for film enthusiasts throughout the weekend.
TFF not only celebrates the talent of industry professionals, but also offers students and emerging filmmakers a creative outlet and excellent networking opportunities. These up-and-coming filmmakers come from all over the world, including New York, Los Angeles, Singapore and Afghanistan.
“Since 2008, the Tallahassee Film Festival has enhanced the Capital City’s reputation as a cultural hub,” said Carolyn Smith, Chairman of the 2010 Tallahassee Film Festival. “We’re attracting people from all over the world who are interested in our festival because we’ve chosen high-quality, cutting-edge films and world-class talent.”
In 2009, Bohemibot, one of the festival’s featured shorts, won a 2009 Student Academy Award. Next Floor, the first screening at last year's opening night, won Best Short Film in the 2008 Cannes Film Festival. Last year's festival also featured the world premiere of the short Chimera, which introduced the “time dust” effect, invented by Academy Award-winning effects master, Stuart Robertson.
The festival’s goal is to continue building the reputation of Tallahassee as a major player in the film industry while boosting the local economy. According to a “Soul of the Community” study by the Knight Creative Communities Institute, social offerings like entertainment venues are the number one reason Tallahassee residents love their city.
Film festivals are a proven way to stimulate local economies by attracting visitors who consume accommodations, food and transportation. In 2009, the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah supported almost 2,000 jobs and funneled an estimated $92 million to the state with nearly $4 million in tax revenue, according to Sundance spokesperson Amy McGee.
“The Tallahassee Film Festival has the potential to foster incredible growth in arts and entertainment and will continue to attract emerging and world-renowned filmmakers to this area,” Smith added. “We are extremely grateful for the community’s support over the past two years and are excited that the 2010 festival will be our best year yet.”
To learn more about the 2010 Tallahassee Film Festival, visit: tallahasseefilmfestival.com.
You can also preview films and learn how to enter the wildly popular 48-hour Film Contest, which has been a staple of the festival since its inception. Contestants are assigned a theme, a prop and a line of dialogue required in their submissions, along with a $100 budget and a mere 48 hours to create, shoot, edit and submit their entries. The Tallahassee Democrat then posts all entries online where viewers can vote for their favorite and help decide the winner. The winning entries will have their films played during the festival and receive a cash award and trophy.
So keep your eyes open. The Festival plans to capture local attention prior to the event by staging movie scenes around town at surprise times and locations. “See you in the dark!”
About the Tallahassee Film Festival:
The Tallahassee Film Festival (TFF), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is an annual, independent film festival in Tallahassee, FL, founded in 2008. In a short time, TFF has attracted thousands of visitors to the Big Bend region, including professionals, student filmmakers and film buffs of all ages. TFF offers visitors independent and award-winning film screenings from around the world, plus workshops, lectures and networking opportunities with film industry professionals. The 2010 festival takes place April 8 – 11 and this year’s theme is See You in the Dark!
Theater Directors Needed
We have an urgent need for directors to direct our upcoming St. Joe Children’s Theater and GALA Community Theater productions. We had a lot of success this past year with our theaters. In order not to loose momentum, we need to keep them going. Directors receive a token fee of $3-700 and, of course, our and the community’s sincere appreciation. If you are interested or know someone who is or might be, please contact Don Ouellette by replying to this message or by calling 850-229-2748.
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The Midway Volunteer Fire Department’s
Second Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Carnival
SATURDAY, March 27th - 11:00AM until 4:00pm
At The Midway Volunteer Fire Department (directly behind Midway City Hall)
Three separate egg hunts, by age category will be offered. The age groups are as follows:
Ages 4 and Under - starting at 11:00am
Ages 5 to 7 - starting at 11:15am
Ages 8 to 10 - starting at 11:30 am
A prize will be given to one hunter from each group who finds the “Golden Egg”.
There will be concession’s including hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, popcorn, sodas, and bottled water.
Come out for some FREE family fun including games, prizes, and a
Parents bring your cameras for pictures with the Easter Bunny @11:00 am. Kids be sure to bring your Easter Baskets!
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20th Annual SportsAbility
Tallahassee, FL (April 15-April 18) – Florida Disabled Outdoors Association (FDOA) presents SportsAbility 2010. This 20th annual event celebrates active leisure for life for people with disabilities, their families, and friends. This year’s event will take place April 15-18, 2010. The aim of SportsAbility is to offer participants new avenues to stay active and enjoy life. By providing accessible recreation opportunities, SportsAbility aims to enrich the quality of life for people of all abilities. SportsAbility would not be possible without the help and support of its many sponsors. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday is free to participants thanks to the sponsors.
Day 1 – Doubletree Hotel, April 15, 2010 – Thursday, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm
ACTIVE LEISURE FOR LIFE BANQUET
The dinner will celebrate the efforts of those who have contributed to the disability community. Family and friends will gather together to enjoy a sit-down dinner, hear the key note speaker, Alexey Talai from Belarus followed by music by Kevin Ogden and a silent auction. All proceeds from the dinner will support the FDOA SportsAbility and the Recreational Activity for Adults with Disabilities programs. Advanced tickets are $30 per person or $50 per couple.
Day 2 – TCC Lifetime Sports Complex, April 16, 2010 – Friday, 10:00 am-3:00 pm
RESOURCE EXPO AND INDOOR ACTIVITIES
Participants can try many accessible and inclusive recreational activities and indoor sports including: power soccer, tennis, rugby, archery, shooting and fishing simulators, and more at no charge. There will be therapeutic recreation activities for youth hosted by the TCC Recreation Management Program. Participants will also have the opportunity to attend the SportsAbility Resource Expo with the latest information on products, services and programs addressing leisure recreation, health, assistive technologies and other disabilities interests.
Day 3 – Ochlockonee River State Park, April 17, 2010 – Saturday, 10:00 am-3:00 pm
OUTDOORS DAY
A variety of outdoor activities will be provided. Volunteers from Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic, TCC athletes/students, and people throughout the community will be assisting at Ochlockonee River State Park. Participants will enjoy water recreation, such as pontoon boat rides, sit-water skiing, sailing, swimming, fishing and kayaking. There will also be horseback rides, archery, target shooting, disc golf and more. Lunch is provided for all participants and volunteers. The first 400 participants will receive a SportsAbility t-shirt. Free shuttle service will be provided from CK Steele Plaza to the park with pickups at 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. and returning at 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Day 4 – Miracle Field at Messer Park, April 18, 2010 – Sunday, 11:00 am-2:00 pm
POWER SOCCER CLINIC / BASEBALL GAME
Join in the excitement of all that power soccer and baseball has to offer! This closing event will take place at the Miracle League Field – Messer Park. Attendees will have the opportunity to see, learn, and play power soccer and baseball. Activities include a free power soccer clinic, baseball games, and interactive play between attendees.
There is a fee for the banquet on Thursday. However, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday is free of charge to participants. Please contact levans@fdoa.org if you need any additional information or call 850-201-2944 x4 or go to our website, http://www.fdoa.org
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KIDSFEST 2010
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 1 to join us at the N. Florida Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Kidsfest - a family festival with hands-on activities for children, bounce houses, a 22' Giant Water Slide and much more. Last year 3,500 people attended the event and this year's Ninth Annual Kidsfest proves to be the biggest and best yet!
Sponsorship opportunities are available through February 28 and provide an excellent way to market your company. Entertainment applications are being accepted through February 15 for individuals and groups wishing to provide performances suitable for children and families.
Exhibitor applications are being accepted through March 1 for businesses and organizations to provide hands-on activities for children and are an inexpensive way to promote your products/services (there's no fee to be an exhibitor). It's a cost-effective way to market your business in today's economy and set yourselves apart from the competition!
We've heard from many past sponsors and exhibitors who have indicated they received new business as a result of their participation in Kidsfest. In today's business climate, where else can you have direct contact with a large cross section of area residents? While the kids play, you can talk with the grownups!
More information and applications for sponsors, entertainers and exhibitors are available on our website, www.kidsincorporated.org.
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