This Weekend (December 15th - 17th)...

FSU and FAMU Fall Graduation

Directions to the Leon County Civic Center from Hotel:

4.6 miles/12 minutes (allow for additional time due to graduation traffic)

Turn RIGHT on N. Monroe St.

4.1 miles

Turn RIGHT on Jefferson St.

430 feet

Continue onto W. Pensacola St.

Destination is on LEFT

Winter Solstice Celebration at Mission San Luis

A day full of Native American culture and living history. There will be drum circle and flute music, primitive weapon demos, performances by Theater with a Mission, storytelling, astronomy, artisans, food vendors and more!

Adults $5/Children 6-17 $2

For additional information, please follow the link below;

Mission San Luis

It's a Jolly Holiday, Be Merry Holiday Show and Sale

LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts 28th Annual Holiday Show and Sale. 100 Artists are participating this year; artwork at all price ranges and media is available for your holiday gift giving. Works by local and area artists will fill the galleries along with decorative holiday ornaments both traditional and contemporary, truly there is something for everyone, young and old!

For additional information, please follow the link below;

LeMoyne Center for Visual Arts

Market Days 2011

A premier, juried arts and crafts show.

December 3rd and 4th

North florida Fairgrounds

Everything from fine arts to charming stocking stuffers, uniquely handcrafted, personalized gifts for every budget! 300 of the finest artisans from around the country with 64 new vendors this year!

The Nutcracker: A Diversity Celebration

December 2nd-December 4th

For details and tickets information, please follow the link below;

World Ballet, Inc.

World Ballet, Inc. Tickets

70th Annual North Florida Fair

November 3rd - 13th!

Please follow the link below for ticket information, specials, and events;

North Florida Fair

Happy Halloween!

When witches go riding,
and black cats are seen,
the moon laughs and whispers,
‘tis near Halloween!

This weekend in Tallahassee...

North Florida Food and Wine Festival

This year’s event is being held at the beautiful University Center Club’s 6th floor Osceola Grill and outdoor terraces overlooking Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium. More than 300 wines will be featured – many from the “reserve” or “single-vineyard” category. All proceeds from the festival go directly to the Dedman School of Hospitality to support educational programs.

For more information and tickets, please follow the link below;

North Florida Food and Wine Festival

Pumpkin Festival

Live music, all you can eat pancake breakfast, face painting, pumpkin decorating, pony rides, pony painting, black smith demonstrations, a bull ride, costume contests for children, adults, and pets, plus much, much more. There will be all types of food vendors, crafts, jewelry, pottery, antiques, and artwork. Visit the pumpkin patch to purchase your favorite pumpkini proceeds, in part, are donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

For more information, please follow the link below;

Havana 12th Annual Pumpkin Festival

Prehistoric Zoobilee

Experience the Tallahassee Museum by moonlight! Music, dancing, plus an open bar and food from 15-20 of Tallahassee's finest restaurants! Age 21+.

For mor information, please follow the link below;

Prehistoric Zoobilee

Swing Dancin' in the Street

Features the Tallahassee Swing Band playing popular tunes from the swing era. Free dance lessons will be offered. Bring a picnic and chair to enjoy the music.

For more information, please follow the link below;

Swing Dancin' in the Street

Farm Tour and Pig Roast

Farms, hayrides, and goods for sale. Pig roast cooked in the ground and live music around the bonfire!

For more information and registration, please follow the link below;

Farm Tour and Pig Roast

8th Annual USAPL Florida Collegiate State Bench Press & Powerlifting Championships

USA Powerlifting (formerly American Drug Free Powerlifting Association, Inc.) is the leading powerlifting organization in the United States. USA Powerlifting is a member of the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF), the governing body of powerlifting internationally. The IPF is comprised of member federations of 100+ countries on six continents. The event consists of official sports and demonstration sports selected from those not included in the Olympic Games.

For more information, please follow the link below;

USAPL Collegiate Bench Press and Powerlifting Championship

Forgotton Coast Black Bear Festival

The festival will have live music, stories and tall tales told and read by local residents and authors.  There will be food, arts and crafts for sale and lots of fun for all.  

For more information, please follow the link below;

Forgotton Coast Black Bear Festival

Historic Haunted Monticello Walking Tour

Hosted by Big Bend Ghost Trackers

For more information and reservations, please follow the link below;

Historic Haunted Walking Tour 

Tama Intertribal Pow Wow

Presented by The Lower Muskogee Creek Tribe

A festival of Native American culture. Replica of living village, food, dancing, crafts, and native storytelling.

107 Tall Pine Dr, Whigam GA

For more information call 229-762-3165 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Events in Tallahassee

TREK Breast Cancer Awareness Ride (Sunshine Cycles)

Saturday October 8th @ 10 AM

Please join us for our 6th Annual Ride as we ride to raise awareness for breast cancer prevention, screening, treatment and to help fund a cure. Great prizes, goodie bags for pre-registered riders, and refreshments provided!

For more information and regisrtation, please follow the link below;

Active.com Breast Cancer Awareness Ride

Chrome Divas of Tallahassee 10th Annual Breast Cancer Poker Run

Sunday October 9th

Registration is at 9am at Capital City Harley-Davidson. Blessing of the Bikes at 9:15am by the Christian Motorcyclists Association. First bike out at 9:30am; last bike out at 10:30am. Last stop at K&K Fish Camp. Last bike in at 1:30pm. Cost is $15 per rider, $10 per passenger, and $5 for an extra hand. Lunch will be provided by TBA. There will be live music, a full bar, 50/50 drawing, auction, and door prizes. All proceeds benefit TMH's A Woman's Place.  

For more information and registration, please follow the link below;

Chrome Divas of Tallahassee 10th Annual Breast Cancer Poker Run

The Pretty in Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Brunch

Saturday October 29th (10 AM - 1 PM)

Hosted by You Can Womn in Business

For more infoprmation, please follow the link below;

The Pretty in Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Brunch

DONATIONS:

If you prefer to make a donation for the cause, links to some popular options are listed below;

American Cancer Society

Susan G. Komen for the Cure

National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.

Pink Ribbon Shop



Cirque Du Soleil Dralion at the Civic Center!

September 28th - October 2nd

  

For tickets and additional information, please follow the link below:

Leon County Civic Center Event Calendar

Welcome back!

Please accept our apologies for the lack in update over the past 2 months. We are back on the site and happy to help with restaurant and event reccommendations in Tallahassee.

The first major football game of the season was extremely successful! Unfortunately, our hometown FSU Seminoles lost to the Oklahoma Sooners (#1), but we didn't give it away- the Seminoles made them work hard for that victory! The visiting team and fans were so nice and humble, it was a pleasure accommodating them all. 

The following home games remain;

vs. Maryland: October 22nd (HOMECOMING)

vs. NC State: October 29th (PARENTS WEEKEND)

vs. Miami: November 12th

vs. Virgina: Novermber 19th

For reservations, please follow the link to Holiday Inn Reservations on the right panel or call 1-800-HOLIDAY.

Fourth of July Events!

Big Bend Freedom Fest

Locations: Railroad Square Art Park, Tom Brown Park, and Downtown Tallahassee

First Friday Gallery Hop and Bayou Bash Street Party to the Blues & BBQ Festival and live concerts and fireworks!

Check out the link below for details:

Fourth of July Weekend Events

The front desk would be more than happy to print you directions to your chosen destination!

What Women Want Event

What Women Want is Tallahassee's premiere women's expo. Since it's launch in 2010, over 2,000 women have attended to view the showcase of various fashion, finance, health and fitness products and services.

When:
06/25/2011 at 10:00 am - 03:00 pm

Where:
ANTIQUE CAR MUSEUM
6800 MAHAN DRIVE
TALLAHASSEE Florida, 32308

 

Please click on the link below for details regarding booths, sponsors, and speakers:

What Women Want

Looking for something to do this week?

The Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science

In Association with The Smithsonian Institute

Exhibits include:

5o Masterpieces of Italian Baroque Paintings from Milan

Giant Bugs Invade!

Hands On Living Bee Hive and Marvelous Machines

Check out the link below for details:

The Brogan Musem

Directions from the hotel:

Right on N. Monroe St. (main road in front of the hotel)- 4.1 mi.

Right on E. Jefferson St.- 430 ft.

Continue onto W. Pensacola St.

Destination will be on the right

350 S. Duval St.

4.3 miles/~10 minutes

Saturday May 21st Maze featuring Frankie Beverly and Friends

99 Ways Enterntainment presents

Maze featuring Frankie Beverly and Friends

R&B Superstar Ginuwine

Jazz Sax Man Aaron Bing

Hosted by Def Comedy Jam's Sherman Golden

Directions:

~10 minutes/less than 5 miles

1. Right on North Monroe St. (main road in front of hotel)

2. Right on East Jefferson St.

Civic Center located on left

 

Follow the link below for tickets and additional information:

Leon County Civic Center

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Mother

If I could give you diamonds
for each tear you cried for me.
if I could five you sapphires
for each truth you've helped me see.
If I could give you rubies
for the heartache that you've known
If I could give you pearls
for the wisdom that you've shown.
Then you'll have a treasure, mother,
that would mount up to the skies
That would almost match
the sparkle in your kind and loving eyes.
But I have no pearls, no diamonds,
As I'm sure you're well aware
So I'll give you gifts more precious
My devotion, love and care.





Happy Cinco de Mayo!

There are plenty of festive options if you're looking to go out on May 5th in Tallahassee! Check out the link below for information for music, food, drink specials, and locations!

Cinco de Mayo events in Tallahassee:

Cinco de Mayo Events

You can also search the Tallahassee calendar of events link on the right side bar.

CONGRATS GRADUATES!

" You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. You are the guy who'll decide where to go." ~Dr. Seuss

Directions to the Leon County Civic Center from the Holiday Inn:

~10 minutes/less than 5 miles (but leave plenty of time for graduation traffic!)

1. Right on North Monroe St. (main road in front of hotel)

2. Right on East Jefferson St.

Civic Center located on left

Much to do this weekend....

There are several events going on this weekend in Tallahassee! Check out the links below for more information or there is also a link for the Tallahassee Calendar of Events (located on the right bar of our blog):

Tallahassee Jazz and Blues Festival

Jazz and Blues Festival Schedule of Events

Po Boys 18th Annual Crawfish Festival and Block Party

Crawfish Festival and Block Party Event Details

Sopchoppy Worm Gruntin' Festival

Worm Gruntin' Festival Schedule of Events

Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra Pops in the Park

Pops in the Park Event Details

Tallahassee Film Festival

Film Festival Event Details

Springtime Tallahassee Festival: April 1st and 2nd!

SPRINGTIME TALLAHASSEE 2011!

Springtime is a civic organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Tallahassee history.

The history and beauty of this region abound during the spring season every year and our festival showcases this rich history and beauty with all the pageantry and excitement of a grand festival for the public to enjoy. We invite you to be in Tallahassee to participate in this upcoming festival as we begin our 43^rd year.

FESTIVITIES INCLUDE A GOLF TOURNAMENT, 5K, BREAKFAST IN THE PARK, DOWNTOWN GETDOWN, ART EXHIBITIONS, A GRAND PARADE, AND JUBILEE IN THE PARK! PLENTY OF FOOD, DRINKS, AND LIVE MUSIC AS WELL!

Check out the Springtime Tallahassee 2011 link below for event details:

Springtime Tallahassee Schedule of Events

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Holiday Inn and Suites Conference Center North!

For the local festivities, check out this link:

Tallahassee Democrat_St. Patrick's Day Events

Have fun and be safe! Do not hesitate to ask the front desk for directions, suggestions, or for a taxi!

St. George Island Regional Charity Chili Cook-Off and Auction

All proceeds go to St. George Island Volunteer Fire Department

Auction * Red Pepper 5K Run * Live Bands

* Crock pot Chili Chili Competition * Miss Chili Pepper

Mister Hot Sauce * Food * Playground

A schedule of events, winners, and photos are available on the website, as well as information about the chairty.

Check out this link for details:

St. George Island Chili Cook-Off Website

St. George Island is a beautiful beach community located 1 hour and 45 minutes from the hotel, please ask the front desk for directions if you are interested! This event would be a wonderful day trip!

Po Boys Creole Cafe Mardi Gras Party

Annual Mardi Gras Party!

5pm-2am

The Bud Street team will be here with giveaways and tons of beads! There will be great drink and food specials.The Hurricanes and Po' Grenandes will be flowing all night! Come earn your beads in style. This will be the best party this side of Naw'lins! Join us for all the FUN! "Who's Your Daddy!"

 

Poboys Killearn

1425 Village Square Blvd.

Tallahassee, FL



Jim Roche- Glory Roads

FSU Museum of Fine Arts

Saturday and Sunday 9am-4pm

FREE

Glory Roads is a retrospective of the work of retired art professor Jim Roche. From the Alaskan highway in 1972, before the pipeline was completed, to time-trials and races from Mexico to Maine, Jim Roche has ridden and mapped some of the greatest roads in America.

For more information, check out the website:

FSU Museum of Fine Arts

FSU 7 Days of Opening Nights

         

7 Days of Opening Nights hosted by Florida State University is ongoing! Check out the schedule and links listed in our previous post. Bill Cosby will be performing Sunday night and Anthony Bourdain on Wednesday the 19th. There are many other wonderful acts to choose from as well!

Seven Days Festival

New Bistro 27 Menu!

Please visit Bistro 27 to check our new dinner menu! The updated additions are fantastic and include dishes such as Lobster Raviloi, Black Fettuccine with Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, and Scallops, Crab Crusted Grouper, BBQ Pork Chops with Mango Chutney, Seasame Seared Tuna, and much more. There are also two mouth watering steaks to choose from, as well as a few new appetizers and salads! There is an entree to satisfy everyone's palette! The restaurant staff would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the new menu.

Bon appetit!

Monster Jam this Friday and Saturday!

Monster Jam!

Fun for the whole family...

Featuring USHRA Monster Trucks including Maximum Destruction® driven by Kreg Christensen, Batman driven by Norm Miller, Desperado driven by Drew Haygood, Instigator driven by Lionel Easler, Bad News Travels Fast driven by Bruce Haney, and Reptoid driven by Jim Jack!

 

Check out the following link for more details and tickets!

Monster Jam

7 days of Opening Nights!

Florida State University is hosting it's annual event Seven Days of Opening Nights!

The following is a description of the event according to their website:

Seven Days of Opening Nights is a performing-arts festival that takes place each February and spotlights Florida State University's commitment to the arts — music, theatre, dance, visual art, film and literature. Now widely embraced as the high point on Tallahassee's cultural calendar, the festival began in 1999 and was an immediate success with both the university and the Tallahassee community.

The 2011 festival marks Seven Days' return to Ruby Diamond Auditorium, which has undergone a mammoth $35-million renovation and is now poised to become known as one of the finest small concert halls in the Southeast. The past two seasons, Seven Days used various venues in and around the community, to great effect, but it will be good to come home.

"There's a lot of expectation surrounding Ruby Diamond, and there's a lot of expectation for the first Seven Days back in the hall," says Steve MacQueen, Director of Seven Days. "I think both the new hall and the new season will definitely answer — and exceed — those expectations."

Education is integral to the festival, and the majority of the artists who perform at Seven Days also spend time with FSU students in master-classes, giving invaluable insights into craft, process and art. Students and faculty are frequently invited to perform onstage with the artists, as well. In recent years, Seven Days' educational component has begun reaching out to grades K-12, as well.

"Seven Days of Opening Nights is much more than a string of great performances," explains Sally McRorie, Dean of the College of Visual Arts, Theatre and Dance. "It engages our students, faculty, community, and beyond with quality arts and artists. That culture of achievement is what a truly great university provides."

Why 'Seven Days'?

Good question. In the festival's first year (1999), the festival lasted seven days. That hasn't happened since, but the name stuck. By this time, most people knows that '7 Days' is a metaphor for quality, not a measure of quantity.

For more information, visit http://www.sevendaysfestival.org/

According to the festival's website, the following events will occur in February:

February 2011

3 Tift Merritt & Simone Dinnerstein

8 p.m.

Turner Auditorium at TCC

11 Jim Roche
A Retrospective

6-8 p.m.

FSU Museum of Fine Arts

11 Mark Morris Dance Group

8 p.m.

Ruby Diamond Auditorium

12 Randy Newman

8 p.m.

Ruby Diamond Auditorium

13 Gabriela Montero

2 p.m.

Pebble Hill Plantation

13 Bill Cosby

5 & 8 p.m.

Ruby Diamond Auditorium

14 Gabriela Montero

8 p.m.

Turner Auditorium at TCC

15 PRISM

8 p.m.

Ruby Diamond Auditorium

16 Anthony Bourdain

8 p.m.

Ruby Diamond Auditorium

17 Luciana Souza

8 p.m.

Turner Auditorium at TCC

18 Kronos Quartet & Wu Man: A Chinese Home

8 p.m.

Ruby Diamond Auditorium

18 "Silents!"

midnight

FSU Student Life Cinema

19 Saturday Matinee of the Arts

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Tallahassee Museum

19 Geoffrey Gilmore & A Film You Haven't Seen

3 p.m.

FSU Student Life Cinema

19 Ira Glass

8 p.m.

Ruby Diamond Auditorium

20 "Silents!"

3 p.m.

FSU Student Life Cinema

20 FSU Symphony Orchestra & FSU Jazz Sextet
with guest soloist Marcus Roberts

8 p.m.

Ruby Diamond Auditorium

21 Savion Glover

8 p.m.

Lee Hall at FAMU

For tickets, visit http://www.sevendaysfestival.org/tickets

SCBC Blood Drive Today!

BLOOD DRIVE TODAY 

2PM-6PM!

Your donations and generosity are greatly appreciated!

No appointment necessary.

Congrats Seminoles!

Congratulations Seminoles! In his first season as head coach and following in the footsteps of college football legend Bobby Bowden, Jimbo Fisher led the team to victory against South Carolina 26-17 in the Chick-Fil-A Bowl!