Looking for fun events? Top 5 things to do around Tallahassee this weekend
Goodbye, Idalia. It was not so good to see ya.
Tallahassee got extremely lucky as the hurricane jogged east and came ashore at Keaton Beach causing flooding and devastation in Taylor County. Our neighbors will need plenty of support as the extent of the damage becomes clear.
Skies are clearing for Labor Day weekend just in time for the Tallahassee Film Festival, which screens more than 70 films over two days.
It's a First Friday so the art community is letting it all hang out at Railroad Square and all about.
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Here's a roundup of entertaining happenings around Tallahassee, culled from emails, the Council on Culture & Arts online listings and elsewhere.
1. Venvi Gallery gets back to the garden
"Beyond the Lost Garden," Mark Messersmith’s fourth solo exhibition with Venvi Art Gallery, 2901 E. Park Ave., opens Friday, Sept. 1, and runs through Oct. 27. The opening reception will be from 5-8 p.m. Sept. 8.
This exhibit showcases 30 works of art from painting to sculpture and a wonderful blend of the two. Messersmith creates stunningly beautiful and vibrant paintings depicting North Florida’s flora and fauna. Through intricate layering of color and subject matter, Messersmith gives viewers a seemingly endless scenery to explore the dense, tangled, and fragile natural world.
For more information about the show, visit venviartgallery.com.
2. Lucero frontman lands at Duke's & Dottie's
Lucero frontman Ben Nichols rides into Duke's & Dottie's, 1122 Thomasville Road, with his Bikeriders Tour with doors opening at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, and show at 8 p.m.
Hosted by Oliver Peck, the evening will kick off with the sounds of "Lulu and the Black Sheep." Known for his gritty voice, Nichols weaves tales of heartbreak, lonesome nights, and the complexities of life. His music blends country, blues, soul, folk, and punk, captivating audiences with its raw emotion and authenticity. From Lucero classics to tracks from his acclaimed solo release, "Last Pale Light in the West," Nichols will take you on a musical journey. Advance tickets start at $20. Visit eventbrite.com.
3. Ditch the hurricane blues at Blue Tavern
Happy hour with Everett Young and Two Clever kicks off the weekend with piano jazz from 5-6 p.m. Friday at Blue Tavern, 1206 N. Monroe St. Western Kentucky native Daniel Neihoff follows at 7 p.m. with powerful vocals, Appalachian style finger-picking, and narrative songwriting to create his own blend of Americana, blues, and country. At 9 p.m. Brett Eugene plays a blend of Americana, Folk, Rock, Pop and Post-Punk. The music will start with an acoustic set followed by a set with the full band. $10 covers both shows.
Dive in for 1st Saturday Swim with Bluegill Bill from 5-7 p.m. Saturday featuring Hot Tamale (Adrian Fogelin and Craig Reeder). Singer/songwriter Therese Whichello takes the stage from 8-11 p.m. for another round of all-female, all-powerful songs. $10 at the door.
The rest of the week: Happy hour with shape note singing, 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, followed by Tuesday is Bluesday with Mimi and the Murder Hornets, featuring Mimi Hearn; Deb "Sweetgroove" Berlinger - percussion; Hepzibah Jones - piano; René "Cheeks" Arboblast - trumpet; and Tom "T-Riffic" Longfellow - saxophone. $5 cover. Open Mike Night starts at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Happy hour from 5-7 p.m. Thursday features Bramble's Bluegrass Jam followed at 8 p.m. by Music of the Spheres with Brazilian 10-string guitarist Caio de Souza. $5 cover.
4. Help and heal with Bluebird Run on Labor Day
The Bluebird Run and Walk for Brookie B is a community effort for Suicide Awareness and Prevention that takes off on Labor Day. The event is held in memory of loved ones who died by suicide and those survivors left behind, to support each other and share a little sunshine.
The Bluebird Run is held at the J.R. Alford Greenway, 2500 Pedrick Road, with a one-mile fun run (or walk) at 8 a.m. and a 5K run at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 3. Bring the family, join the fun – food, music, and snow cones. Medals for winners. Visit BluebirdRun.com.
For more info, email admin@nami-tallahassee.org, or call 850-841-3386. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988.
5. Make a First Friday run to the coast
Rio Carrabelle Gallery invites you to kick off Labor Day Weekend at the coast. The Downtown Carrabelle business community and Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce have joined forces with Rio Carrabelle Art Gallery, 102 St. James Ave., to host a bigger than ever First Friday event from 5-8 pm on Friday, Sept. 1 in Carrabelle. Downtown Carrabelle will be alive with live music, after-hours shopping, refreshments, art, delicious food, lively conversation, new and old friends, specials and fun at over a dozen locations within walking distance.
The vibrant art of Cyndi Thau on display reflects her love of nature and water and her fascination with light and shadow. Guests will also enjoy original art of Joe Kotzman, Roger Leonard, William Owen, Pat Moore, Bo May, and Barb Ryan. There will be lively Bossa Nova music to get those feet tapping. Taste of Korea will be hosting live music as well with music by GeneZone along with a classic car or two. This is a perfect vibe for this restaurant in a fabulously rehabbed gas station.
Rio Carrabelle Art Gallery is is open Thursdays thru Saturdays 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Visit www.riocarrabelle.com.
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OTHER EVENTS
Great Oaks Pub at Southwood: Firewall, a group with a high-powered wall of sound, featuring two guitars, bass, drummer and saxophone, plays Great Oaks Pub, 3750 Grove Park Drive, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, on the outdoor patio. Their repertoire covers a wide range of artists from contemporary '80s to current hits. Their music is high energy and will keep the dance floor packed. The band features Mike Lynch, Rob Shaffer, Adam Gaffney, John Kepler and Chris Keller. No Cover, no minimum, full restaurant and bar. Call 850 942-4653 for reserve seating.
LeMoyne Arts: "Abstracto: Land of Dreams," featuring painter Leslie Anderson, is LeMoyne Arts’ latest exhibit, on view at 125 N. Gadsden St., until Sept. 21. Full of rich color, texture, and dreamy imagery created by 36 local and regional artists, this dynamic exhibit of abstract landscapes accented with flora, fauna, and the human form lead the viewer on an imaginative journey.
House of Music: 8 p.m. Friday, 2011 S. Monroe St. The Heebie-Jeebies is a phunky, soulful, horn-driven jam band fusing vibes from the '60s to today. $10 at the door.
Have an event coming up? Email details to limelight@tallahassee.com.
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