Family Worship and Praise Center will showcase its latest on-stage production, “Bitter” Feb. 6, at the Tallahassee Auto Museum. This will be Fire Dove Production’s third stage play, written and directed by Markeshia Gordon, a member of FWPC. “The play is about a single mother forced to face the skeletons […]
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OSA Introduces Dorothy Dandridge
The Office of Student Activities premiered “Introducing Dorothy Dandridge,” in Jones Hall as part of their I Am Beautiful Campaign for Black History Month. Based off of a book by Earl Mills, the film illustrates the life of Dorothy Dandridge played by Halle Berry. Dandridge is an actress, singer and […]
Essential Theatre premieres homage to Maya Angelou
The Florida A&M University community filled the Charles Winter Wood Theatre for the premier of “Change It Up! Ascension Homage to the Life and Words of Dr. Maya Angelou” Friday night. The FAMU Essential Theatre hosted the event for a night of singing, dancing, and spoken word. The central message […]
FAMU Faculty headlines annual art exhibition
Staff members from varying departments gathered for the opening night of its annual, The Faculty Art Exhibition Friday at the Foster Tanner Fine Arts Gallery. Nine artists, including one FAMU alumnus, are featured in this year’s showcase. This gallery displayed some pieces that dated back more than 20 years ago. […]
Mardi Gras Parade Benefits Animal Shelter
Residents of Apalachicola, Fla., filled the streets wearing festive beads to celebrate their annual Mardi Gras parade, whose benefits go toward the Franklin County Humane Society and the Apalachicola Dog Park. The parade has been happening for the past four years. According to the Mystic Krewe of Salty Barkers, Mardi […]
Raymond James hosts First Friday Art Gallery
Featured local artists Tom Hart and Neil Fletcher, RJ Art Gallery displayed both of the artists’ works on the walls as patrons sipped, ate, and toured the halls. Raymond James Inc. is a financial services holding company with branches that primarily deal with investment and financial planning. Raymond James client […]
Tallahassee’s New Restaurant Will Offer an Antique Taste
From Left: Commissioner Mary Ann Lindley, Commissioner Scott Maddox , Co-owner of the Edison Adam Corey, Mayor Andrew Gillum ,Commissioner Nacy Miller, Commissioner Curtis Richardson, Co-owner of the Edison Ryan Grindler City officials, financial supports, partners and local residents gathered for The Edison’s ground breaking ceremony. Many were in attendance including the […]
FSU Black Student Union supports National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
In observance to both Black History Month and National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, the Black Student Union at Florida State University held its first HIV Awareness Block Party at the Union Green Feb. 6. The day was first recognized recognized in 1999. “AIDucation Knowing is Better” is an event and […]
Tallahassee Artists Showcase Spotlights Local Artists
Aspiring musicians displayed their talent Tuesday night for the Tallahassee Artist Showcase at Dro’s Bacco & Cigs Smokeshop. Marquita Tyson, also known as “Ice”, is the creator of the showcase. Tyson felt a need to help aspiring artists in Tallahassee. “I’ve come across several indie artists that didn’t have the […]
Essential Theatre to premiere ‘Change it Up!’
The Essential Theatre will present “Change it Up! Ascension- Homage to the life and words of Dr. Maya Angelou,” Friday, to raise money for the. Ronald O. Davis scholarship. Conceived by Kimberly Harding, an associate theatre professor, “Change it Up!” will feature music, dance, and spoken word performances by Essential […]