Mar 19, 2010 – Mar 20, 2010 – Fri 6:30-9pm, Sat 8am-9pm Tallahassee Festival of Books & Writers Conference FSU Conference Center 555 Pensacola St New & used book sales, author readings and signings, panel discussions, arts & crafts, street magicians, Seminole panel, children’s storyfest,a puppet show, poetryfest, & more. Conference runs concurrently with book festival. Book festival kickoff begins Fri at 6:30pm with brief speeches by scholars, followed by panel discussion: Books Make a Difference. Free hor d’oeuvres, cash bar, Tate’s Hell Blues Band Blues performing. Sat, all-day book festival and writers conference; 1:25-3:15pm, speeches & panel discussion by authors on How our Water and Waterways Are in Trouble; 6:20pm, magic show, speeches, panel discussion by authors on Writing About Historical Conflict; free hor d’oeuvres & cash bar. Book festival events: free, open to public. Registration fee for Writers Conference (act by Feb 18 to get early bird rate). Info: www.tallahasseewriters.net Mar 20, 2010 – 12 pm to 8 pm SouthWoodstock Music & Arts Festival (850) 201-5744 JP II High School 5100 Terrebone Drive All day Music festival at Southwood. Fun, art, games, food, hot air balloon rides, classic cars show, Seminole Radio Control Club shows. Under 10 years old free $12 advance, $15 gate www.SouthWoodstock.org Mar 25, 2010 – 7pm 88.1 WAY-FM presents TOBYMAC & SKILLET 222-0400 or 800-322-3602 Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center 505 West Pensacola Street AWAKE TONIGHT TOUR Tickets at the Box Office: $84.25 – $21.75 Civic Center Box Office www.tlccc.org Mar 25, 2010 – 8:00pm The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center in Concert 229-226-7404 Thomasville Cultural Center 600 E. Washington St., Thomasville, GA The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center in Concert at Thomasville Cultural Center ~ Renowned artists from the prestigious chamber music society will play Bach’s glorious Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 4 and 5 and other great treasures of the Baroque era. A 2009-2010 Thomasville Entertainment Foundation Artist Series Event! Adult $35, Student $15 Thomasville Entertainment Foundation tef@rose.net www.tefconcerts.com Mar 26, 2010 – May 30, 2010 – Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm Photography by Larry Fuchs Exhibition 850 875-4866 Gadsden Arts Center 13 N. Madison St., Quincy Fl An exhibition of traditional film photography by Tallahassee artist Larry Fuchs. Fuchs’s subject matter varies in his attempt to capture scenic moments of perfection from real life in his images. Join us at the opening March 26, 6-9PM, with a gallery talk at 6:30PM. 1.00 (FREE for members and Children) Grace Maloy grace@gadsdenarts.org gadsdenarts.org Mar 26, 2010 – May 30, 2010 – Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm William H. McKeown, Clay Lovel & Dr. Eric Baret Exhibition 850 875-4866 Gadsden Arts Center 13 N. Madison St., Quincy Fl A fifth-generation Quincy native, William H. McKeown explores local and coastal imagery in his shimmering and luminescent watercolors. Clay Lovel explores the connection between nature and humanity within the North Florida coastal environment through the medium of pen and ink. French sculptor Eric Baret considers researching the subjects of his bronze sculptures an artistic challenge; Baret’s work often represents soldiers of war or Catholic saints, touching on themes of heroism, spirituality, sacrifice, and mysticism. Join us for the opening March 26, from 6-9PM and a gallery talk at 6:30 1.00 (FREE for members and Children) Grace Maloy grace@gadsdenarts.org gadsdenarts.org Mar 27, 2010 – 9:30 am- 5:00 pm Springtime Tallahassee 850-224-5012 Downtown Tallahassee- Chain of Parks Celebrate 42 years of Springtime Tallahassee Festival March 26-27, 2010 as we “Leap Into Springtime”. Friday night will kick of the fesitval weekend with the Capital City Bank Downtown GetDown from 6:00-10:00pm in Adams Street Commons. Then on Saturday, March 27th will be Annual Springtime Tallahassee Jubilee in the Park and Grand Parade. The Grand parade will consist of over 100 fun and inviting entries that you do not want to miss, including Krewe floats, marching bands, and some of the best parade units in the Southeast. Following the Grand Parade will be our Jubilee in the Park filled arts and craft vendors, food, local and national entertainment, children’s park, seafood festival, beer garden, and more for all ages. Please plan to mark your calendars to join us again as we “Leap Into Springtime”. Free Holly Hughes staff@springtimetallahassee.com www.springtimetallahassee.com   Apr 22, 2009 – Apr 22, 2010 Collections (850)513-0700 The Brogan Museum 350 S. Duval St. The Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science announces its newest online collections and education resource entitled: Collections. This new web site allows global access to our premiere American Folk Art Collection. Please visit: collections.thebrogan.org to view digital reproductions of 116 incredible objects, artist pictures and biographies, downloadable K-12 educator lesson plans based on Sunshine State Standards, and artist interview podcasts. This online resource is made possible by a Museums for America grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), www.imls.gov Sabrina Johnson sjohnson@thebrogan.org www.thebrogan.org

Apr 01, 2010 – 7:30pm RON WHITE 222-0400 or 800-322-3602 Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center 505 West Pensacola Street FOR MATURE AUDIENCES Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White, best known as the cigar smoking, scotch drinking funnyman from the “Blue Collar Comedy” phenomenon comes to Tallahassee with his all new stand-up show, Behavioral Problems. Ron has appeared on late-night talk shows such as “The Late Show with David Letterman”, “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” and “Dr. Phil.” $49.00 (at the box office) Civic Center Box Office www.tlccc.org

Apr 10, 2010 – 8am to 5pm BPW/Tallahassee 2nd Annual Womens Conference (850) 559-2578. Tallahassee Leon County Civic Center This event promises to educate, empower, and offer networking opportunities for the women of Tallahassee and surrounding areas.

Apr 10, 2010 Annual Spring Game Garnet & Gold Doak Campbell Stadium FSU Campus Annual Garnet and Gold Football Game. Game will be at night and fireworks to follow. See Seminoles.com for complete details. www.seminoles.com

Apr 11, 2010 – 7:30pm NEIL BERG’S 100 YEARS OF BROADWAY; 2009-2010 Tallahassee Broadway Series 222-0400 or 800-322-3602 Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center 505 West Pensacola Street Five of Broadway’s Finest Stars… Fifty of Broadway’s Greatest Characters… One Magical Evening You’ll Always Remember… Neil Berg’s widely acclaimed 100 Years of Broadway; a musical revue of Broadway’s most celebrated shows features a dazzling cast of five Broadway stars accompanied by an all-star New York band. 100 Years of Broadway recreates the greatest moments from the finest shows of the century featuring the actual stars of shows such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, CATS, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Jekyll & Hyde. SingleTickets ($75 to $15) are on sale now Civic Center Box Office www.tlccc.org

Apr 21, 2010 – Apr 22, 2010 – 7:30pm DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST; 2009-2010 Tallahassee Broadway Series 222-0400 or 800-322-3602 Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center 505 West Pensacola Street The lush, romantic Broadway musical for all generations. TALE AS OLD AS TIME, TRUE AS IT CAN BE. Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST , the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Tallahassee! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center! Single Tickets ($75 to $15) are on sale now Civic Center Box Office www.tlccc.org

Apr 22, 2010 – 7:00PM- 09:00PM Heritage Javacya String Orchestra Concerts in the Gallery 850 875-4866 Gadsden Arts Center 13 N. Madison St., Quincy Fl The Heritage Javacya Orchestra is presented by the Javacya Arts Conservancy, providing music appreciation, history, theory, and performance to pre-K children through college students under the direction of accomplished violinist and educator Patrice Minor-Floyd. Enjoy a reception at 7PM and music at 7:45PM. $35 ($45 non-members) Grace Maloy grace@gadsdenarts.org gadsdenarts.org

Apr 23, 2010 – Apr 24, 2010 – Friday 1:00pm-10:00pm; Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm 89th Annual Thomasville Rose Show and Festival 229-227-7020 Downtown Thomasville Broad Street Held in beautiful downtown Thomasville, the Rose Festival has been a Southwest Georgia tradition since the 1920’s! Join us for all the fun and festivities! Enjoy roses, roses, and more roses, plus parades, live music, fantastic food, exciting sports events, arts & crafts… and everything from an elegant plantation ball to a family-oriented street dance! Thursday, April 22nd – 32nd Annual Children’s Rose Bud Parade – 7:00 PM, Broad Street, Possibly the cutest parade featuring hundreds of area children! Friday, April 23rd – Opening of the 89th Annual Rose Show – 1:30 PM, Remington Avenue, 4th Annual Orchids on Parade – 9:00 AM – 3:45 PM, inside the Genealogical Library at 135 North Broad Street. 62nd Annual Rose Parade – 7:00 PM, Broad Street, Everyone loves a parade and this one is no exception! 12th Annual Street Dance immediately following the parade (8:30 PM) – Entertainment to be announced! Free admission and fun for the entire family! Saturday, April 24th – 89th Annual Rose Show, 10 AM, Remingon Ave. 4th Annual Orchids on Parade, 9 AM – 3:45 PM. The 33rd Annual Rose City 10K Run & 1 Mile Fun Run, 8:00 AM, Broad & Monroe Streets at the Post Office, to register call (229) 226-9798. 69th Annual Civic Garden Club Flower Show, 10:00 AM – 5 PM, Paradise Park. Art in the Park, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Paradise Park, Enjoy arts & crafts, great food and children’s activities. Bark in the Park, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Paradise Park, Lots of fun for dog lovers! 8th Annual City of Roses Car & Truck Show, 9 AM, Thomas County Courthouse on Broad Street, Rose City Golf Classic, Saturday & Sunday, 8:00 AM, Country Oaks Golf Course, to register call (229) 225-4333. Most Events Free Thomasville Main Street feliciab@thomasville.org www.thomasvillega.com

Apr 23, 2010 – 8:00pm CELTIC WOMAN – SONGS FROM THE HEART 222-0400 or 800-322-3602 Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center 505 West Pensacola Street Celtic Woman, a smash hit around the globe, returns to the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center with an all new live show for one night only! The awe inspiring vocalists Lisa, Chloë, Lynn and Alex along with the mesmerizing Celtic violinist Máiréad continue to capture the hearts of fans across the country on a whirlwind tour of America. Their critically acclaimed new television special, CELTIC WOMAN – SONGS FROM THE HEART, filmed live from Powerscourt House and Gardens in Ireland, is a blockbuster on PBS. Come see Celtic Woman with their 6 piece band and the Aontas Choir perform unique renditions of Irish standards, classical favorites and contemporary hits. $39.00 – $75.75 (at the box office) Civic Center Box Office www.tlccc.org

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