Author: Tiara Price | Staff writer

Lifestyles

Thousands attend annual arts festival

The Chain of Parks Art Festival is where the vibrant pulse of Tallahassee’s downtown beats in harmony with the limitless expressions of talented artists. This annual celebration transforms the heart of the city into a mesmerizing gallery, inviting all to explore the diverse talents of more than 150 different artists.  […]

Lifestyles

Chain of Parks Art Festival is back

Springtime is also festival season in Tallahassee, and LeMoyne Arts is hosting the 24th annual Chain of Parks Art Festival on April 20-21.  Visitors can expect to experience various live performances and view and purchase art and crafts by more than 150 artists from all over the country. Chain of […]

Lifestyles

TOYS, a mentoring program, is FAMU-made

Teaching Our Youth Science — also known as TOYS — has been serving the youth of Tallahassee since its founding by FAMU students on Oct. 3, 2000.  Primarily serving students at Bond Elementary School and Mims Middle School to teach students math and science to prepare them for what was […]

Opinions

Review: Piesanos hits all the right notes

A new restaurant has made an appearance, introducing a fresh ambiance that is often absent in Tallahassee’s dining scene. Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza is looking to establish itself as a favorite among your go-to Italian dining destinations.  The grand opening of Piesanos was Jan. 22, marking its relocation to the […]

Lifestyles

Festival pays tribute to Black culture, arts

The Florida Division of Arts and Culture and the Division of Historical Resources partnered on Friday to host the second annual Black History Arts and Culture Festival.  The festival, which took place at the R. A.  Gray Building, featured live performances from local organizations like the Omega Lamplighters’ The Mighty […]

Lifestyles

FAMU a ‘second home’ for some FSU students

The Florida A&M campus is home to some of the most ambitious students in the nation, alongside individuals who have experienced and empathized with the challenges of being Black in America. Moreover, minorities often share common perspectives on social issues, fostering a supportive environment at FAMU where like-minded students can […]

Lifestyles

A week for celebrating Jamaican culture

The Jamaican-American Student Association at Florida A&M University is hosting different events this week to help showcase the pride of Jamaican culture.  JAMSA encourages people of all cultures to come out and join the celebration and pride of Jamaican culture. Friday marked the start of JAMSA week with a social […]

Lifestyles

Breathe in Color continues to expand

Many in Tallahassee know the Breathe In Color studio as a pole fitness club. But it’s much more than that. The owner, Teylor Parks, a Florida A&M University graduate, continues to strive to create different ways to be a gateway for growth and creativity.  She stresses that Breathe in Color […]