Dear Family, Friends, Musicians, Dancers, Writers, Artists, Patrons of the
Arts, Science, History, Nature and Outdoor Enthusiasts, Opportunists and
Volunteers,

I hope you have a wonderful Independence Day!

Here's another (kinda) quick one...

If you are looking for something to do, here are some of the events that
will be happening in Tallahassee (and the Big Bend area) this week and
beyond:

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SPECIAL & MISC. EVENTS

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Kick off your Independence Day Weekend at the Downtown GetDown on Friday,
July 3rd, from 6 to10 p.m. The Billy Rigsby Band will be playing your
favorite tunes on the main stage and you won’t want to miss the exciting
local performers on the Community Stage! There will be beads and flags
galore so you can wear your Red, White, & Blue with pride! As always, there
will be plenty of food and fun for the family!
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OLD FASHIONED PICNIC AND SOCIAL - There will be a "Free Speech Social"
picnic on Friday, July 3rd at Wakulla Springs State Park. The proceeds will
benefit the Wakulla Independent Reporter, a free paper supported entirely by
the principals and community contributions. This year’s benefit will be held
outside the park in the park/pavilion area, from 6-8:30 P.M. Great local
B-B-Q from Mack’s Meats ("You Can’t Beat Mack’s Meat") with all the
fixins.
There'll be music by Jon Copps, food, a dessert contest (take your favorite)
and interesting speaker(s) on the freedoms we enjoy! Help the Wakulla
Independent Reporter in its efforts to continue. The cost is: $20 per plate
(and a $4 admission fee per car to the park); and, Child’s plate $5. Old
Florida, fun, food, frolicking and freedom. What could be better? Contact
850-926-6058 for more information. Or, check out this site:
http://www.google.com/search?q=WAKULLA+INDEPENDENT+
REPORTER%2C+JULIA+HANWAY&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.
mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a.<http://www.google.com/search?q=WAKULLA+\
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From 9am until 3pm, white canopies line the brick paths in Ponce de Leon
Park (Monroe St. at Park Avenue) each Saturday, March through mid December
with the Downtown MarketPlace. Downtown comes alive with live entertainment,
food, music, arts & fine crafts from local and regional artists, and book
signings and literary chats by authors. The Marketplace has also become the
place for accomplished artisans and musicians to be seen and heard. GLORY
BE! They'll be all decked out in red, white, and blue! It'll be as American
as Apple Pie with Free Flags to the first 100 visitors on *July 4*th! there
will be live Music 10:30 am until 1:30 pm. *Ken Sizemore* will perform
Classic Folk and Pop Music of the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Not only does he sing
these songs, but he educates you about those who wrote the songs and sang
the tunes making them famous. Ken specializes in Songs of Peter, Paul, and
Mary-Kingston Trio-Bob Dylan-Woody Guthrie-Pete Seger-John Denver-The Everly
Brothers-Buddy Holly-Gordon Lightfoot-Harry Belefonte-Neil Diamond-and Many
Others. Not to be missed… Meet the Artists in action - with demonstrations
and cameo appearances. Take a stroll among over four dozen celebrated
regional Florida artists with an eclectic array of art featuring
photography, watercolor jewelry, pottery, raku, turned wood, fused glass,
silver, and lots of one-of-a-kind art. For kids - There will be free hands
on Americana art projects to make and take from the folks at the Lemoyne Art
Foundation! Get Fresh at the farmers’ market - fruits, veggies, as well as
delicious baked goods, Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, and picnics made while you
wait. Adopt a Pet - Find a new friend - The Tallahassee - Leon County Animal
Service Center will have loving cats and dogs on site, looking for a loving
home. Shoe Box Drive - Please take your shoe boxes for the kitties and drop
off at "Adopt a Pet" TLC Animal Center booth. Pick up your 'Summer Tips for
Pets' Info sheet.Located in the heart of downtown, under the stately oaks in
Ponce de Leon Park on Park Ave between Monroe & Adams Street, across from
the DoubleTree Hotel, there’s ample free parking is available all along the
avenue and throughout downtown. The Downtown MarketPlace is sponsored by the
Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority (www.tallahasseedowntown.com)
with help from the City of Tallahassee. For more info, contact Allen
Thompson at 850-224-3252 or thompsal@....


The *Frog and The Hummingbird Co & Butterfield’s Roadhouse* will be having a
combined *first store anniversary and fourth of July Celebration*, with
music from Noon to 3PM. They will be serving light fare, beverages and
desserts. (For more info contact Salli Squitieri at
frogandhummingbirdco@... or 850-962-BLUE.)



The *F**ourth** of July Parade* in *Sopchoppy* will commence at 4 PM (for
more details contact Deb Dix at 850-962-1010.) The City Park opens at 5 PM
with vendors and music and will be followed by fireworks.


One of Tallahassee's favorite summer traditions returns when the *Celebrate
America* event takes place at Tom Brown Park this *Saturday, July 4*. Each
year the City and the Celebrate America organization combine forces to
sponsor the annual summer festival. The event features live music, food
vendors galore with a variety of summer cuisine, and the annual
Naturalization Ceremony welcoming new citizens to our nation. On the main
stage, Bud Light presents a free concert featuring *Tinsley Ellis* and *Eric
Durrance*. And, the highlight of the evening, of course, will be the
spectacular fireworks show. Freedom, flags, fireworks, food, family, fun,
and a free concert will make the upcoming 4th of July celebration at Tom
Brown Park the most exciting Celebrate America event in its 24 year history!
Celebrate America and all of its dedicated sponsors are proud to present
this magnificent family-oriented celebration of our independence! For more
info, visit celebratetallahassee.com or talgov.com.

*One Year Celebration "Back to the Future" - *The Tallahassee Automobile
Museum will celebrate it's One Year Anniversary of the their new location
on *Saturday, July 4*th. "Back to the Future" is *a benefit for TEAMFOX for
Parkinson's Disease*. Activities include: *train rides for kids, sack races,
story time, face painting, live music, blood drive and fireworks at dark*.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Reduced admission rates
into the museum - Admission to Museum $10 Adult $5 child, 4 & under Free.
The Museum is located at 6800 Mahan Drive and the event is from 3-9:30pm.
For more info, contact Sharlene Posey at cars@... or 850-942-0137. Or,
visit www.tacm.com.

ONGOING:

Florida Wild Mammal Association (FWMA) hosts Bingo every Thursday night at
Hamaknockers Oasis in Panacea from 6-9pm. Go on by for an evening of good
food and great fun! For more info, visit www.wakullawildlife.org/encounter.
html. <http://www.wakullawildlife.org/encounter.html>


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MUSIC

Paul Harbin will be playin' and a singin' again on Friday, July 3, from 6:00
- 10:00 pm, out on the deck at Rummy’s Italian Grill and Sports Bar, 2887-1
Kerry Forrest Pkwy. On *Sunday, July 5*, he'll be playing Acoustic Variety,
from 5-8pm at Cabell's American Bar & Grill, 2915 Kerry Forest Parkway. For
more info, call 893-8888.

Join Lori and the Gang at Mockingbird Cafe in downtown Havana - a magnet for
guests who love and appreciate all the many interests surrounding the
preparation and enjoyment of fine food, candlelight dining and great live
music - at a new time - from 7-10pm every Friday and Saturday night. On Friday,
July 3, *A Series of Nods'* Featuring *Kim Thomas, Kit Goodner, Steve Molono
& Mike Snelling* will play Acoustic Originals and Sweet Harmonies. On
*Saturday,
July 4, Doug and Lisa Jernigan will play Acoustic Folk and Americana will
be playing Americana. Steve McDowell & Friends will be playing Eclectic
Acoustic music at Sunday's Matinee, from 12-3pm, on July 5. Reservations are
recommended for Friday and Saturday evenings. For more info, call
850-539-2212 or send an e-mail to
mockingbirdmail@bellsouth.<mockingbirdmail@...>
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Stringfest House Concert - On Friday evening, July 3rd, Flat-picking guitar
champion Allen Shadd, Mickey Abraham and Mike Snelling will appear at
Stringfest for some exceptional music. Tickets are on sale now. Please call
Kyle at (850) 222-7467 or email him at kyle@... to reserve your
seat.

The Bowtie Lizards will be performing again this Friday evening, July 3, from
7:30-11:30 PM, at the Plaza Restaurant in Thomasville. The last time they
performed there, they had wall to wall people dancing up a storm. Their
following seems to be happening, so why not go out and join in the fun.
There is no cover - just lots of drinks and food. For more info, contact Bob
at bw30drums@....

Here's what's happening this weekend at the Bradfordville Blues Club (BBC):
They start the weekend with a bang when *Blueground Undergrass* returns
for an encore performance on*Friday, July 3*. They blew away the BBC
last December and are poised to do it again. *Here's Gary's review of their
last **show: "**Blueground Undergrass shook the BBC on Saturday! The place
was sold out. **People waited outside by the fire for hours to get in. They
were still **coming in at 1:30. The band cranked up and before long the
dance floor **was a gyrating mass of warm bodies. The band and crowd fed off
each **other and by 2 a.m. the rafters were rockin, the walls were shakin'
and **moss was pouring off the oaks. The crowd went nuts and the band kept *
*coming back for encores. The ovation at the end was thunderous. The **dance
floor was as tightly packed as a can of sardines at closing time. **Who
wudda thunk it?" For those who missed it, you get another chance. This
eclectic 5 piece unit from Hotlanta consists of multi-instrumentalists and
singers including Jeff Mosier on electric banjo, acoustic banjo and
vocals; Johnny
Mosier on electric guitar, acoustic guitar and vocals; Mark Van Allen on
pedal steel, lap steel, dobro and vocals; Jack Watson on drums; and Andrew
Altman on acoustic and electric bass. Their music defies description and is
a concoction of untraditional bluegrass, southern rock, jazz, country, the
edges of the blues, and a full slice of Americana. Hearing is
understanding--check out their music at
http://www.myspace.com/bluegroundundergrass and at
http://www.bluegroundundergrass.com/. A Don't Miss Show! They'll even light
up the sky in between sets. Showtime is 9:30. Advance tickets are $13
available at http://www.bradfordvilleblues.com/ and for students and members
of any blues organization. Day of show tickets for all others are $15.
Advance tickets are strongly recommended. The Deb Callahan Band provides the
indoor fireworks on Saturday, July 4! She's as hot, steamy and sultry as a
summer night in Tallahassee. Deb's earlier shows fired up the place with a
high energy output that kept her and the dance floor moving all night long.
This four piece out of Philadelphia is fronted by Deb Callahan, an
entertainer, songwriter and singer with a rich, soulful voice. She's a
bundle of energy on stage, always movin' and dancin'. Blues Revue referred
to her as the next Bonnie Raitt and raves that "Philly's Deb Callahan has
the pipes, the songs and the raw talent to graduate to the next level". Deb
has an exciting stage presence complemented by solid hip shakin' tunes bound
to leave y'all hot and sweaty, too. You'll need to go out to the bonfire
to cool down. She's backed up by some of Philly's best musicians
including Allen
James on the guitar, Garry Lee on bass and vocals, and Tom Walling on drums.
These guys are tight and lots of fun. Their live shows feature a mixture of
blues, soul, soulful ballads, 'Nawlins funk and blues/rock offerings. The
band is a mainstay along the mid-Atlantic coast having played numerous
festivals from Pennsylvania to Virginia, including Jacksonville's Springing
the Blues Festival. Deb has 3 cd's "If The Blues Had Wings", the critically
acclaimed "The Blue Pearl" and most recently "Grit and Grace"--a title that
most aptly describes Deb's style. Hot stuff and a great prelude to the
fireworks show outside. Listen to Deb's music at
http://www.myspace.com/debcallahanband, More information and music at:
http://www.debcallahanband.com, Show time is at 9:30 and advance tickets are
$12 available at http://www.bradfordvilleblues.com/ and for members of any
blues organization. Day of show tickets are $14. Students get in for only
$10. CALL THE CLUB AT 850.906.0766 FOR RESERVATIONS TO EITHER SHOW. Ms.
Ernestine's crew will be fryin' her famous fish as usual so come hungry,
Terry's got the blues goin' in his Blues Room during set breaks and Beth and
Steve will have the bonfire set on low for romancin'.*

As we celebrate US Independence from Britain on the 4th, *Eclectic
Acoustic* will
also celebrate Canada's graduation from "colony" to "dominion" on July
1 at the Mockingbird Cafe in Havana on *Sunday, July 5*, from 12-3 pm. They
will offer a unique musical opportunity. Some of you folks have been asking
for more gospel music so *Judy, Mike, Steve *and* Norma* are going to bring
their favorites for a special sing-along hour. The music starts at noon and
they plan to warm up with our regular mix of folk songs (with a
celtic/Canadian sprinkle). They'll aim to start the gospel hour sometime
between 12:30 and 1:00 (and give you a chance to order and enjoy your tasty
brunch). After the celebrations of the 4th, go out and sing from their
shared heritage of gospel music. For more info, call 850-539-2212.

Ongoing:


FROM THE HEART MUSIC HOUR - From the Heart (FTH) Records is hosting the
weekly radio broadcast, which airs Mondays on 106.5 FM, Oyster Country, at
7pm. The weekly radio show will feature interviews and music from local and
regional artists and songwriters. Rick Ott hosts the show. Be sure and tune
in to hear some of the latest songs from the talented artists and writers at
FTH Records! (If you are an artist or songwriter interested in submitting
material that might be considered for the "From The Heart Music Hour",
please contact the studio at myspace.com/fromtheheartrecordingstudiofth
records, send an e-mail to fthrecordsrick@..., or US mail to: From The
Heart, PO Box 399, Sopchoppy, Fl., 32358. (And, if you miss the show, you
can listen to the archives on the web site!)

Tuesday Folk/Old-time/Bluegrass Jam - There's a weekly Jam Session at the
Atlantis Club & Grill, 2717 Mahan Drive. Atlantis is helping out the home
grown music scene and hopefully, the jam will drum up a little business in
return. The food is good and the restaurant has good drink specials for all
the musicians. The acoustics in the room are good, too. The music usually
starts around 7:30pm and goes until around 11pm or so. It is an all acoustic
jam featuring primarily bluegrass and country music with some originals and
other styles thrown in. It's open to whoever has an acoustic instrument and
wants to join in. (Listeners are welcome, too!) The musicians have acoustic
fun and are not too fussy about skill levels. They share by drifting more or
less in a circle of "turns" for those that want one and only ask for an
ability to be in tune and to keep a basic beat! Some of the regulars are Mimi
Hearn, Bo Lawrence, Mischa & Maria Steurer, Bud Boyd, Dave Dickel, Angie
Purather, Bill Jones, HJ Kuntry, and Donna Gillette. Call 850-224-9711 for
more information.

Tallahassee Swing - seventeen piece band plus vocalists - plays Big Band
Classics plus some original arrangements on Tuesday nights, from 7-10pm, at
the American Legion Hall, 229 Lake Ella Drive. Great Dancing!

B Sharp's Jazz Cafe Jam Session is held every Wednesday at 8pm. The Music
Director especially wants vocalists to know that they are looking for them,
too. The cover is $6 and $3 for participating musicians. (B Sharps will be
closed until June 3rd's Jam Session, when Chris Pattishall will manage the
evening. He has planned the music of Jobim for the first hour or so.) B
Sharp's Jazz Cafe is located at 648 West Brevard Street. For more info,
call Phone: (850) 681-2400.

Open Mic at The Warehouse - Hosted by Doc Russell, the open Mic takes place
every Wednesday. Sign-up is at 9pm. For more info, call (850) 222-6188.

Check out the new look at Club Down Below @ The Basement Lounge - every
Wednesday! Enjoy the soulful sound of the Basement Band and Crossbreed as
well as an entertaining open mic session featuring spoken word artists,
emcees, and singers. Plus, it's free till 11, $3 dollars till 12 and $5
dollars after 12. It's an A.B.L Entertainment event so you know how it goes
down - "Real Smooth". The Club Down Below (Barnacle Bills), is located at
1830 North Monroe Street. Doors open at 10 pm and close at 2 am. For more
info, contact Candria Morgan at 850-766-5929 or candria_morgan@....

Mockingbird Jam - Held every Thursday night, from 6:00p.m. until... The
Mockingbird Cafe, 211 Northwest 1st Street in Havana wants you to go use
their music room, do your thing, and play for yourselves and your
friends. Call (850) 539-2212 for more details.

Vibe Nights are held every Thursday at Cafe Cabernet. Enjoy an evening of
premium Jazz and R&B in the capital city. Dress to impress: Mature,
sophisticated, stylish. Cover is $10. Show starts at 9:30pm.

*DIXIE OPRY* - Every 1st Saturday of the month, get out for a great night of
music and dancing at the Old Dixie Elementary School in Dixie, GA. The fun
starts at 7pm. The cost is $4.

*First Saturday Irish Session* Hosted by Jane and Gordon Scott - There'll be
the usual local musicians with a surprise or two in the mix and great songs
and tunes to share. It's held at 8pm the first Saturday of the month in the
front bar at Gill's Tavern, a cozy smokeless atmosphere where one can sit at
tables or at the bar, order food and drinks, and listen with their family
and friends. Players of the Irish repertoire of tunes and songs are welcome
to join in. Beginners who know a tune or two already are welcome. And, if
you go early, they can play the tunes you know at a slower pace. For a
suggested list of beginning tunes please email Jane at
scottwells1987@.... Gill's is located at 2545 N. Monroe Street.
For more information, call (850) 553-4455 or (850) 386-7784.

*The Famous Acoustic Jam* is always held on the first Sunday of each month
at the Salty Dawg (N.Monroe St at the Lake Jackson trading post a mile north
of I-10). It starts around 6pm and goes 'till 10ish. The show is
hosted by Wayne
DeWeil and Jim Richardson (who just took over for Reed Mahoney after 18
years). They invite musicians to go play on the stage and have some fun
playing for a great audience. New players as well as seasoned players are
welcome. They set up 4 mics and a full PA. They even have back up musicians
available on request. Over the years they've had so many area players pass
through their doors. A lot of them started playing "live" there. For more
info, call Wayne at 509-4662.

*The First Sunday Bluegrass Jam* is held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., the first
Sunday of each month at Finnegan's Wake, 1122 Thomasville Road. There is no
cover charge, and players get a free drink. Take an instrument and some
songs to share that would be good for a jam. They call it a bluegrass jam,
but all styles are welcome as long as others can play along. For more info,
call Carrie at 264-6916.

Tallahassee NSAI Chapter Meetings - The Tallahassee NSAI is a Chapter of the
Nashville Songwriters Association International, based in
Nashville. Songwriter meetings are usually held on the second Thursday of
the month, with programs presented by NSAI Regional Coordinators Ron Patrick
,Carmen Taylor or special guest songwriters. When time allows, there will
be song share/song evaluations. Visit http://www.greaterbigbendmusic.com and
click on "Local Workshop" for time, location, and other details.



Discover how singing chants and songs can be an enriching spiritual
experience. On the second Friday of every month, guitarist and chant leader
Jeffji hosts an evening of Devotional Chanting and Meditation at Unity
Eastside, with Adam G. accompanying on djembe drum. You are invited to
attend, from 7 till 9 p.m., and sing easy-to-learn chants and mantras. No
experience is necessary. Brief, silent meditations follow each chant. Free
admission, donations are accepted to benefit the church, Unity Eastside,
8551 Buck Lake Road. For more info, call (850) 559-4839.


Blues Music Jams will be held at "The Frog and The Hummingbird Co" and
"Butterfield's Roadhouse" 118 Municipal Ave (Corner of Rose St), Sopchoppy,
every 2nd and 4thThursday of the month, from 7:30-10pm. All musicians are
welcome - the more the merrier. It's encouraged that you RSVP to determine
the number of musicians and what instruments will be played. Acoustic
Jams will
be held every 2nd and 4th Friday, from 7:30pm-10:30pm. (Also, a segment of
the Paul Butterfield Fund and Society's (PBS) Educational Archival Exhibit
is permanently housed and displayed at the Frog and The Hummingbird Co. and
Butterfield's Roadhouse. Approximately 40 artists and craftspeople showcase
their works with new arrivals there all the time, as well.) For more info,
call 850-962-BLUE. (They'll be closed on May 25th for Salli's Birthday.
Happy Birthday, Sally!)

Second Sunday Mockingbird Jam - Calling all musicians to join the Second
Sunday Acoustic Jam Session at The Mockingbird Cafe, 211 Northwest 1st
Street in Havana. Call (850) 539-2212 for more details.

Second Sunday Irish Session - Hosted by The Ned Devines, from 7-10pm on the
second Sunday of each month at Finnegan's Wake, 1122 Thomasville Road,
players and listeners are welcome to join the fun. Information on this
month's new tunes is available at http://home.comcast.net/~th
eneddevines/session.html<http://home.comcast.net/%7Etheneddevines/session.html>.
Call (850) 222-4225 for more details.

Enjoy... Great music. Great food. Great fun... all at Jammin' at Johnston's
in Monticello, every 3rd Friday, from 5-8 PM, featuring Rick Knowles
& Friends. Rick will have different guests every show. (Next month, Rick,
Ron Patrick, and Fred Burns will be doing a "Songwriters in a Line"
show.) For details, visit http://www.johnstonsmeatmarket.com/jammin.htm or
call Johnston's at 850-997-5622. They're located at 1480 W. Washington
Street.

Live at Hamaknockers Oasis on 3rd Saturdays - This is a monthly production
celebrating the exceptionally talented local musicians featured on the radio
show, From The Heart Music Hour. Hosted monthly by the Rick Ott Band, they
will be performing live at Hamaknockers Oasis, 460 Coastal Hwy., in Panacea.
Music is from 8:30pm until midnight. There's a $5 cover.

Third Saturday Bluegrass starts around 7:30 p.m. on the third Saturday of
each month
at The Warehouse,
706 W. Gaines Street. For more info, call (850)
222-6188.

Fourth Sunday Irish Session - Hosted by The Ned Devines, players and
listeners are welcome to join the fun, from 7-10pm at Finnegan's Wake, 1122
Thomasville Rd. Information on this month's new tunes is available at
http://home.comcast.net/~theneddevines/session.html<http://home.comcast.net/%7Et\
heneddevines/session.html>.
Call (850) 222-4225 for more details.

The* Sopchoppy Opry *is held the* last Saturday* of each month. Ir has been
called “The Little Opry that Can” by the Tallahassee Democrat, "a
re-creation of the original Grand Ole Opry 'experience'” by country music
historians and "the Big Bend’s showcase of country" (music) by those who
seek to play the Opry. But to the hundreds of fans who have enjoyed the Opry
since its inaugural performance in July 2000, the Sopchoppy Opry is "just
the best place to be the last Saturday night of each month" for great
country, bluegrass and gospel music! The Sopchoppy Opry is a tremendous
success story! It is among the longest running regularly scheduled stage
performances of live country music in north Florida. The 15,000+ visitors it
has brought to Sopchoppy, some from as far away as Australia and Ireland,
have given the economy a boost and the opportunity to show off the
restoration of historic Sopchoppy High School. 100+ individuals and more
than a dozen bands have showcased their musical/vocal talents as guest
performers on the Opry stage, and the revenue generated from ticket sales,
raffles, concessions and sponsorships has been donated to the restoration
efforts. Hundreds of hours in volunteer time have been given by musicians,
school alumni and friends. These are but a few of the many positive things
that have come from the Opry! Its greatest accomplishment might be that it
has demonstrated what can be done when unselfish, dedicated and talented
individuals work harmoniously together!To no one's surprise, the reason for
the Opry’s enduring success is the music of *South Bound*, the Opry’s
popular house band!

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ARTS & EXHIBITS

*Humidity Gallery* -- Celebrate the ingenuity of regional craft artists
this Independence Day at a locally owned gallery. They'll be open on *Saturday,
July 4*th, from 10-4, with an exhibit of the humorous, poignant animal art
of local clay artist *Lydia Keith*. From 3D sculpture to functional serving
platters, Keith's work bears her signature figures of long-legged/big-footed
fame -*through Thursday, July 9*th. They're located at 1355 Market Street,
next to Tasty Pastry Baker, 222-0380, www.humiditygallery..com , Open
Mon-Fri, 10-5; Sat 10-4.

Ongoing:
5 Rings of Passion: love, anguish, awe, triumph and joy - The Artists’
League Summer Annual! Oil paintings, acrylic pieces, bronze sculpture, wood
figures, fused glass plates and bowls, jewelry, stitchery, black and white
photography, digital color imagery, mixed-media shadow boxes, prints, pen
and ink drawings, watercolors, pottery, wood-turning, and finely crafted
tables are among the many and various works produced by members of the FSU
Museum of Fine Arts Artists’ League. The Artists’ League is comprised of
regional artists, many who work out of studios in Leon County, or
surrounding counties, but many who also teach in area institutions or who
serve in the region’s other museums. Each summer the Museum showcases their
work in the Artists’ League Summer Annual Salon. Due to initiatives of the
League, this year there was a challenge submitted to its members to create a
new pieces or submit a specific pieces of artwork that address the Five
Rings of Passion: Love, Anguish, Awe, Triumph, Joy. This year’s exhibition
Juror was K.C. Williams, curator for the LeMoyne Art Center. Membership in
the League is open to all interested persons; call Viki D. Thompson Wylder,
Artist League Liason at 850-644-1299 for information. The Summer Annual
Exhibit will be on display through July 10. The exhibit is in Room 250 in
the Fine Arts Building and Museum hours are: M-F, 9-4. (Closed July 3rd in
observation of Independence Day). Admission is ALWAYS free!

Check out the The Museum of Florida History! Regular museum hours are:
9am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday; 10am-4:30pm, Saturdays; and noon until
4:30pm, Sundays and holidays. (The Museum stays open every 1st Friday
evening for the "Gallery Hop," from 6-9pm. Hands-on history programs the
second Saturday of each month offer activities related to special themes and
to museum exhibits. The programs include crafts, storytelling, and other
interactive activities. The times are 11am-Noon every second Saturday. "Family
Programs" are held in the Museum Main Gallery and are free. The Museum is
also open every "3rd Thursday" evening for tours and special programs until
8pm. A local restaurant will cater the food and drinks for $10 for members
and $15 for nonmembers. The History Shop remains open from 5-8pm. Museum
Main Gallery, free. Guided Highlight Tours of the Museum Main Gallery are
offered Monday through Saturday, at 10:30am and 2:30pm and on Sundays at
2:30pm. The guided tour is approximately 20 minutes long. Learn about
Florida's role in World War II in the museum's newest permanent exhibition.
(The World War II Monument is located in front of the R.A. Gray Bldg.) The
Museum, located in the R. A. Gray Building, is at 500 South Bronough Street.
For more information about featured events and programs, contact Wanda
Richey at 245-6400 or wrichey@... or visit
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tory.com/>
*• Florida Cattle Ranching: Five Centuries of Tradition* - This traveling
exhibit explores the long history of cattle ranching in Florida and how it
has changed through the years. It will be on display in the Museum Main
Gallery through August 9.

The Thomasville Cultural Center is pleased to organize and host this
year’s 20th
Annual Summer Showcase and Invitational. Spearheaded by the Thomasville Arts
Guild with a purpose of providing area artists an opportunity to showcase
their work, the first Summer Showcase Exhibition opened on the first Sunday
of June, 1990. Through the years it has been a vibrant exhibition featuring
the excellent work of our regional artists. Since its inception, the Summer
Showcase has become a well-known regional exhibition. The Showcase, this
year including works by over 50 regional artists, will be available for
viewing until August 15, Tuesdays through Fridays, from 9 am to 5 pm and
Saturdays, from 1 to 5 pm. All artwork on display will be for sale. (Call
Rachael at 229.226.0588 to schedule a tour for your club, group of friends,
or students.) The Showcase Invitational, exhibited in conjunction with the
Summer Showcase, features an artist who has either won awards in the
previous Showcases or been accepted in the Showcase on a consistent basis.
This year’s Invitational Artist is Bill McKeown, a fifth generation North
Floridian, who reflects his love and respect for the area and its people
through his paintings. Since retiring from a career in state government,
Bill has studied under numerous regional and national instructors, including
Joe McFadden, Suzanna Winton, Don Taylor and Eluster Richardson. His works
have been exhibited and won awards in juried shows in Florida and Georgia,
including the Southern Watercolor Society Exhibition, Quincy, Florida;
Riverside Artsfest, Bainbridge, Georgia; and, of course, the Summer Showcase
here at the Thomasville Cultural Center. Bill has titled his show Around and
About, reflecting local nature of his subjects and his appreciation for his
environment and community. The Thomasville Cultural Center is open Tuesday
through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm and select Saturdays from 1 pm to 5 pm. The
Center offers a variety of art exhibitions, music, drama and dance
performances as well as classes, workshops and camps in the visual and
performing arts. Visit the Center on the internet at www.
ThomasvilleCulturalCenter.org or call 229-226-0588 for a schedule of
upcoming events.

The Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science has permanent exhibits on the 2nd
floor, which includes: turtles, a coral reef tank, shells, and more in
EcoLab; Early Learners, a special area designed for their youngest
visitors; Weather Wonders; play with light and color in the Close-Up
Classroom; boggle your brain with their latest set of puzzles in Mind Games;
build a model of a crane or wishing well or design your own simple machine
creation at Exploration Station; and, many more hands-on, minds-on exhibits
from their permanent collection. The Museum is located at 350 South
Duval Street.
For general questions, please send an e-mail to info@....
Or,visit http://www.thebrogan.org.
• On the second Saturday of every month, from 2-3pm, Florida State
University Students perform illusions and tricks with a Science twist at the
Brogan Museum to create a CHEMISTRY MAGIC SHOW. It's free with Museum
admission. Contact Aimee Hills-Hayes at 513-0700 x 235 or ahills@thebrogan
.org for more info.
• Summer CAMP ALL THAT - Enroll your kids in the interactive day camp
program, which will be offered from through August 21. The camp provides an
opportunity for children to discover art and science, to increase
creativity, and to develop new friendships. The Brogan Museum has the art of
camp down to a science. Unique camp programs integrate themed art and
science experiences, and are specially tailored to specific age appropriate
audiences. Find the one that suits your child’s age group and
interest. Whether it is art, science or engineering you are sure to find a
fitting camp at The Brogan Museum. Please call the Camp Director for
information: Aimee Hills at 850-513-0700 ext. 235 or AHills@....
• Art on a String: Asian Kites will be on exhibit to the public through
August 16.

History, nature and wildlife intersect at the Tallahassee Museum, telling a
story about the culture and natural history of Florida's Big Bend region.
From its first temporary location to the nationally recognized, accredited,
52-acre institution it is today, the Museum's educational commitment to the
region and active learning has strengthened and broadened. Now providing
programs for children, schools, families and adults, it serves a population
of over 435,000 people in a 13-county region, promoting knowledge and
understanding of the region's cultural history and natural environment, and
inspiring people to enrich their lives and build a better community. For
upcoming events, exhibits and other info, visit www.tallahasseemuseum.org or
call the 24-hour info line at (850) 576-1636 or (850) 575-8684 during office
hours (9am-5pm, M-F).
• The Tallahassee Museum has launched its "We're In It Together" Program to
Help Community During Economic Crisis (Now *Through September 30*, 2009).
This is a super-value Summer Pass giving four people unlimited admission for
four months for only $35 (pass-holder and three guests, June through
September). Here's the Details: 1. Any individual who has been laid-off and
is collecting unemployment compensation, with documentation, may bring his
or her family household to the Tallahassee Museum for free; 2. All state
employees, university employees and teachers, with a valid ID or pay stub,
will receive 2-for-1 admission rates. They also may receive a 15% discount
on the purchase of Museum memberships that provide a year of free admission
and other valuable discounts; 3. Any non-profit social service organization
wishing to bring its clients to the Museum this summer but cannot afford
admission rates may seek either a significant discount or a waiver of
admission fees upon written request; 4. The Museum has initiated a Summer
Pass for $35 (good from June 1 through September 30, 2009) allowing free
admission for the pass-holder and three other people, 10% discounts in the
Museum Store and Trail Break Café, and free admission to the Swamp Stomp on
July 11; 5. Everyone gets a 10% discount on Museum Memberships and
workshops; 6. A 10% discount on summer camps on a first-come, first-served
basis. Not valid with any other offer or discount. The Museum asks all other
interested and concerned businesses within our community to provide summer
discounts to the card-bearing members of the Tallahassee Museum. In return,
the Museum will provide a listing of these businesses and their discount
offers on the Museum's website, www.tallahasseemuseum.org.
• Florida in the Civil War Exhibit - will be on display from through Sept.
15, in the Phipps Gallery. Read the letters. Examine the artifacts. Learn
about Florida’s role in the Civil War, including the fact that it sent more
soldiers to fight than any other state relative to its population. Learn
about the saltworks and beef supplies that were essential to the Confederacy
and the battles that most affected Florida.
• Summer Guest Animal: Ocelot will be on exhibit from through Sept. 30, in
the Guest Animal Habitat. The Museum’s Summer Guest Animal is an exotic
ocelot, a wild feline native to South and Central America and occasionally
found as far north as Texas. The beautiful markings of its fur led to
ocelots being hunted into endangered status, but now the species is
recovering.

The Council on Culture & Arts (COCA) is the local arts agency for
Tallahassee and Leon County, working on behalf of the community to support
the area's diverse range of cultural events and traditions to enrich the
lives of citizens and visitors alike. Through its services, programs and
publications, COCA continually seeks ways to promote the area's diverse
range of cultural events and traditions. Through innovative partnerships
with community and educational groups, COCA seeks to enrich and improve the
lives of citizens and visitors alike. One such popular program is COCA's
First Friday Gallery Hop. Held every first Friday of the month, the Gallery
Hop features over 20 galleries and museums welcoming visitors, many with
brand new exhibits and entertainment. The gallery hop begins - for those who
want the luxury of being driven to the sites - on the north side of Kleman
Plaza in downtown Tallahassee at the COCA shuttle. Seating is limited, so
tickets for the three-hour shuttle tour of galleries and museums go on sale
outside 101 Restaurant and Lounge at 5:30 pm. With on-board entertainers to
make the journey and evening even more enjoyable, the COCA shuttles offers
an alternative to driving that many people prefer. The shuttle departs at
6:30pm and tickets are $5 per person. Parking is available in the Kleman
Plaza parking garage and at curbside meters throughout downtown. The Council
on Culture & Arts is the local arts agency for Tallahassee and Leon County,
working on behalf of the community to support the area's diverse range of
cultural events and traditions to enrich the lives of citizens and visitors
alike. (For more information about First Fridays, go to
www.firstfridaytallahassee.com or call (850) 224-2500 for further details.)
There are 13 annual exhibitions curated by the Council on Culture & Arts and
is part of the City of Tallahassee's Art in Public Places program. (For more
information about this exhibition, upcoming exhibitions, or the Art in
Public Places program, contact Clint Riley at COCA, (850) 224-2500 or
clint@....)
• TOWN Art Show 2009 in the City Hall Gallery is currently on exhibit.
People who live in our wonderful city may be used to seeing these artists as
they respond to emergencies, repair utility lines or process paperwork. But
the fact is, many City of Tallahassee employees and retirees are extremely
talented artists. This show proves it. TOWN refers to 'Tallahassee's Own,'
and this show recognizes the employee-artists who provide quality service to
our citizens each day (and retirees whose past work has contributed to the
City's excellent reputation) - then fill their non-working hours creating
real beauty. City Hall Art Gallery is also open to the public weekdays from
8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Railroad Square Art Park is no longer Tallahassee's best-kept art
secret. Today,
Railroad Square Art Park is home to the shops, studios and galleries of
nearly 50 local artists who create their works alongside the eclectic mix of
other tenants, including a rock-climbing gym, a belly dance studio, a yoga
studio, a karate school, a community theatre, a Buddhist center, and a cafe
uniquely housed in a real railroad caboose. When "circling The Square" you
will find a myriad of brightly painted metal warehouses that quietly hold
secret treasures within. But, go on a First Friday Gallery Hop evening, and
you will see many of those secret treasures on display. The warehouse spaces
open and the Park is vibrant with 1,000 - 3,000 art-seeking patrons of all
walks of life. The gallery hop on the first Friday of each month is the best
opportunity to be introduced to the exciting and rich diversity of art
within the Park. Visitors can meet the artists and gallery owners, pick up a
business card or brochure, buy some art, or make appointments for future
visits. They also host other family friendly events throughout the year,
such as Second Sundays, when they have planned themed events. Renting nearly
100,000 square feet of commercial space, Railroad Square Art Park boasts
more artists-per-capita than any other spot in Florida. In the center of
Tallahassee, Railroad Square Art Park is within ten-minutes walking distance
of both Florida A&M (FAMU) and Florida State University (FSU), and Florida's
State Capitol Buildings are just one mile away. Railroad Avenue, the road on
which one enters the Park, is a business artery between the two universities
and home to the historic Amtrak train station. Railroad Square also borders
the exciting Gaines Street corridor redevelopment project. Railroad Square
Art Park is a place where students and working artists coexist, where the
community has the opportunity to experience culture and art-making
first-hand, and where anyone looking for relaxing and enjoyable
entertainment in Tallahassee will want to come back again and again. For
more info, visit www.railroadsquare.com/index.html.

A visit to Mission San Luis transports you back in time. Your destination is
a community where Apalachee Indians and newcomers from Spain live in close
proximity, drawn together by religion as well as military and economic
purpose. Modern day visitors to Mission San Luis discover a re-created
community where time stands still. There they meet the people of San Luis
going about the tasks that sustained life centuries ago. They walk the plaza
where the Apalachees played their traditional ball games.They visit the most
important structure in the Apalachee village, the council house, and also
stop at the home of the Spanish Deputy Governor. Visitors are welcomed at
the church built under the supervision of Franciscans and at the friary,
where they lived. Mission San Luis is a very special place where history
comes to life. It is located at 2021 West Mission Road. Admission is free.
Hours are Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm, (and closed on Thanksgiving and
Christmas). Check the web site for special events and classes at
http://www.missionsanluis.org. Or, call 850-487-3711 or send an e-mail to
programs@....

The Knott House Museum - Although, its history can be traced as far back as
the Civil War when the Emancipation Proclamation was announced, the historic
house is now restored to its early 20th-century appearance when the house
was occupied by politician William Knott and his wife, Luella. Mrs. Knott
composed verses about many of the items in her home and hosted social
gatherings. Tours are offered Wednesday-Friday, on the hour at 1:00pm,
2:00pm, and 3:00pm; Saturday tours start at 10:00am and last tour starts at
3:00pm, free. For information about tours and special events, call 922-2459.
Or, visit www.museunoffloridahistory.com.


Thomasville's First Black History Museum, The Jack Hadley Black History
Museum, was established to educate individuals about the history and culture
of African Americans locally and nationally. One African-American historian,
James "Jack" Hadley has preserved over 2000 pieces of African American
artifacts with emphasis on Thomasville's First Black Achievers, states and
national achievers that commemorate their lives and accomplishments. This
pictorial Black History Museum you do not want to miss. See collectible
African-American artifacts dated back to slavery, the Buffalo Soldiers,
exhibits on Lt. Henry O. Flipper, Dr. Martin L. King, Jr., Blacks in the
Military from the Spanish American War to Desert Strom/Iraq War and the
African-American Life on the Southern Hunting Plantation, their life, 1993
Heisman Award Winner Charles Ward, Jr., Black Women, Douglass High School
historical era and much much more. These thousands of collectible artifacts,
documents, books, prints, posters and photos chronicling Black History can
be found on the former campus of Douglass High School in Thomasville, a
black school that was segregated from 1902-1970 located in the Dewey City
Community. The facility is now owned by the Douglass High School Alumni
Association, Inc. Hours of Operation are: Tuesday - Saturday,10am-noon and
2-5pm... Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New
Year's Day. Admission Charge: Adult $5.00, children and college students can
visit and research for free. Museum is located at 214 Alexander Street in
Thomasville, GA. The Museum is owned and operated by The Jack Hadley Black
History Memorabilia, Inc., a non-profit organization that was founded in
1994. For more info, call (229) 226-5029 or send an e-mail to
jackhadleyblackhistorymuseum@.... Or, visit www.jackhadleyblackhisto
rymuseum.com.
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DANCE
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Ongoing:

Join the *Tallahassee Swing Band *for live *big band music & dancing** *
every Tuesday at the American Legion Hall (at Lake Ella). The Tallahassee
Swing Club provides free dance lessons from 6:30-7:15pm. The cost of
admission is $6 for adults and $4 for students.

The Argentine Tango weekly events include: on Wednesdays from 7-10pm,
one-hour Practica (practice) general sessions, followed by a two-hour
Milonga (social dance), at the Atlantis Pub & Grill, 2727 Mahan Drive. For
more info, please visit http://www.tangotallahassee.com, call 850-222-2211
or send an e-mail to info@....

Strictly Salsa - If you have not been to one of these classes, please go on
down! The Corazon dance company is offering passionate and professional
teaching to students and the public at prices that are very gentle. Tell
your friends, and make sure to experience this beautiful and vibrant
art. This all goes down at the Center for Creative Release, a progressive
dance studio, acting workshop and arts community center at 221 East 3rd Ave.
(Click here for directions: http://thecenterforcreativerelease.
com/locate-center-for-creative-release.html.) Classes are currently
scheduled for each Friday, from 8:00pm to 12:00am (8pm - Beginner Class; 9 -
Intermediate and Beginner 2 class; 10-12 - Social Dance with music spun by
DJ Bloo) Prices are 7 dollars for the public and 5 for students with IDs. If
you take the beginning class and want to take the 2nd beginners class at 9,
it is only 3 dollars. If you go at 9 for either class, the price is regular
7 or 5. Open dance is free for all salsa students and it is 3 dollars for
people who just want to go and dance! For more info, contact Owen Proventure
at 850 559 2885 or ccrtally@.... Or, visit http://
thecenterforcreativerelease.com or http://fsucorazon.com.

Join the Tallahassee Community Friends of Old-time Dance for some great
contra dances on the second and sometimes fourth (or fifth) Friday of each
month. For more info and upcoming schedule, visit http://www.tallydancer.c
om. Or, contact Mary at 850-421-1559 or maryallgire@....

FSU Ballroom Dance Club meets on Sundays (during each semester). Beginners
meet at 7pm and intermediates at 8:40pm. The cost is $5 per semester and is
open to everyone, regardless of age. A wide array of dances are taught,
which include: foxtrot, waltz, swing, west coast swing, triple-time swing,
hustle, tango, cha cha, merengue, rumba, salsa and mambo. Classes typically
meet every Sunday night in the FSU Union Ballrooms or the Club Downunder.
There is no need to worry if you don't get a chance to start the semester,
because they teach new dance steps each week. Partners are not required, nor
is any type of dancing experience. There is also no need to worry with your
attire - anything comfortable will do. The same applies for your shoes. Just
wear something that you can dance and turn in without getting tired sore
feet. For more info, visit the new FSU Ballroom dance site at
http://www.geocities.com/fsubdc/home.html.

Do ya wanna dance? Do you ever wonder where you can go dancing in
Tallahassee throughout the week - whether it is Ballroom or specialized
styles, line dancing or just doing your own thing? This site has a list of
venues with details: http://homepage.mac.com/mweininger/tallusabda/dance
tally.html.
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WRITING, LITERATURE, FILM & Storytelling


Barnes and Nobel's Bookstore sponsors regularly scheduled reading programs.
Weekly Storytime is held every Saturday at noon. Parents and children can
enjoy hearing beloved classics and new favorites. Take your friends along to
enjoy the special craft time that follows. Also, every Saturday at 2pm, Young
Readers, meet the R.E.A.D. Dogs - Reading Education Assistance Dogs. These
attentive canines pay attention as they listen to youngsters read aloud.
Adults are welcome to join in, too. On the third Thursdays of each
month, a Mystery
Book Group meets from 6:30-7:30pm. Barnes and Noble is located in the
Tallahassee Mall on North Monroe Street. For more info, call 850-383-0600 or
visit www.bn.com. Don't Forget These B&N Summer Events:

////• Summer Reading Group for Ages 8-12 - All meetings at 5:00 PM in the
Cafe: Tuesday, June 30: Flush by Carl Hiaasen; and, Tuesday, July 2: The
Missing Manatee by Cynthia DeFelice

• No Tests - No Quizzes - Simply Fun Discussions with Christine: On Tuesday,
July 7, at 7:00 PM, award winning author Shelia Curran will be reading from
and signing her latest book, Everyone She Loved.

This week's IMAX films being shown at the Challenger Learning Center are: Star
Trek; Bears; Dinosaurs Alive; The Human Body; Wild Ocean; Space Station*;
and, Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon*. Prices are $7 for
adults, $6.50 for students and seniors, and $5.50 for children 3-12. For
more info, contact Michelle Personette at personette@... or
850-645-7796. Or, visit http://www.challengertlh.com. (The Challenger
Learning Center also features a state-of-the-art Space Mission Simulator and
utilizes the immersiveness of an IMAX theatre and a domed high-definition
planetarium to create a holistic educational and entertaining experience.)
*very limited engagement


ONGOING:

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Tallahassee Authors Network Ning - If you’re a published or unpublished
writer, poet, editor, illustrator, or book reviewer in the Tallahassee area,
you’re invited to join the FREE online social networking group for
Tallahassee authors. You can learn about writing contests, editing
techniques, publishing trends, writing styles, book reviews, literary
events, marketing strategies, post blogs, read blogs posted by other
writers, and more. For additional details, please visit: www.
Tallahasseelocalauthors.ning.com.

DVDs are available at the Leroy Collins Leon County Public Library - The
Leon County Public Library maintains an ever-growing collection of
critically acclaimed movies, both contemporary and classic. All are
available for checkout to library patrons with currently valid cards.
Information about the availability of each title can be found at the
Library's web site at http://www.leoncountyfl.gov/library.

••••••••••

CALL TO ARTISTS, MUSICIANS, ACTORS, WRITERS, ETC.

Fiddler on the Roof at the Monticello Opera House - Call for an audition
appointment ASAP! Eight performances: Sept 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, &
26. Rehearsals begin week of July 7 on Tues, Thursday, Sunday. Needed:
Young men, ages 15 to 30 for the roles of Perchik the student (2nd
Tenor/Baritone); Motel the tailor (1st Tenor); Mendel, the Rabbi's son.
Also, need men for bottle dancers and Russian soldier/dancers. Set designers
please call, too! Also, need string players, percussion, clarinet, oboe,
horn. Director, Melanie Mays can be reached at (850) 997-6026 or (850)
321-0036.

Butterfly Festival needs musicians! Birdsong is looking for volunteers to
play acoustic (no mike or sound system) music in exhibit area at the
Butterfly Festival on Saturday July 18! Hourly slots between 10 am and 2pm.
Free entrance to festival for musicians and family, free lemonade and
complimentary Birdsong Membership. To schedule a time slot, please contact
Chris at 229-377-4408, Tuesday through Saturday, or by email at
cbittle@.... For information on the festival, see
http://www.birdsongnaturecenter.org.

The Tallahassee Writers Association is now accepting submissions for 2009's
Seven Hills Review Literary Contest. For complete contest guidelines, visit
http://www.twaonline.org. Send submissions or queries to TWA Seven Hills
Contest (category of entry, P.O. Box 3428, Tallahassee, FL 32315. The
deadline is August 30.

Wanted: Bluegrass/gospel duos or soloists who might be interested in
performing in a newly renovated auditorium in Climax, GA, which is about
30-40 minutes from Tallahassee. This is for a family- oriented event. Each
group/soloist will be paid $150 for a two-set show and be able to sell your
cds and promote your music. If interested or need more info, contact Patrice
Parker at jingles7@... or 229-243-1905. Please send links to
samples of your music.

If you are musically inclined or performance oriented, please contact Bill
Grace for Second Sunday events they regularly hold out there at the Railroad
Square Art Park at (850) 766-7175 or aloha@....

Edgewood Gallery & Studio, located in Railroad Square Art Park is now
accepting applicants for artists studio & showcase rental space. Rent
includes workspace, wall/show space during First Friday, & includes
utilities. To apply, contact edgewoodgallery@.... All qualified
applicants will be considered.
Are you a writer? To be a writer, one simply has to write... That's why you're
invited to join the FREE online Tallahassee Local Authors Network at
www.TallahasseeLocalAuthors.ning.com. The purpose of this social networking
group is to bring published and unpublished authors (in the Tallahassee
area) together in a supportive atmosphere. You'll be able to keep abreast of
the latest publishing trends, writing techniques, literary events, book
reviews, writing contests, poetry competitions, make new friends, and learn
from other authors whether they're published or not. If you're serious about
writing, why would you pass up this golden opportunity to network with like
minded people?

*New Art Gallery Seeking Submissions - *A new gallery is opening in
Tallahassee and is presently reviewing artist's work for placement. All
mediums other than video/film or performance art are being reviewed at this
time. Emerging as well as established artists accepted. The gallery has a
unique concept - is located near downtown with ample parking - and can
handle large works as well as small. They have poured concrete pads for
outdoor work. Please forward at least 5 images less than two years old,
along with brief bio and artist's statement. Kindly include prices with your
work. They would prefer images of work presently available for show. You may
forward your web site address in lieu of the above. Contact information is
critical. Work will be reviewed immediately. You may submit work at any time
for future showing. Forward images/information to info@....

*WordPraize Writing Contest 2009 - Sponsored by SistahFaith and Amani
Publishing, LLC. Grand prize is a ($1,000) publishing contract, ($500)
editing deal and ($100) cash for fiction, nonfiction, or poetry. For further
information visit
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Amani Publishing, LLC, located in Tallahassee, Florida, is pleased to
announce the “Sistahfaith Conference Writing Contest.” The winner will be
awarded a publishing contract with Amani Publishing, LLC. For more details,
please contact Marilynn Griffith at: Marilynngriffith@....

Caribbean Art Sought - Artists, crafters, poets, writers, photographers,
etc. of Caribbean Heritage, or whose works reflect Caribbean life, culture
and/or landscape are encouraged to contact Faith Clarke at (850) 656-4019
or clarkefaith@... with the subject heading of 'Caribbean Art'.
The Big Bend Homeless Coalition is seeking artists to exhibit in their
conference room. Artists need to have 18 works available for display (2D
only). Work to be shown must be 8.5x11inches. Emerging and Pros alike are
welcome! Artists are to submit via email with a brief bio and link to their
website or online gallery. (Please do not email large picture files.)
Content of work is intended to be inspirational and uplifting. Please send
submissions to awilke@.... There is no deadline and work is
rotated monthly. Questions? contact Amanda Wilke at 850.205.6023 or
awilke@....

The Strange Circus Gallery is calling local up and coming artists to submit
4 jpeg images to thestrangecircus@.... Please apply only if you have
or will have enough pieces of art for a solo month long show in their
gallery space. They will look at the images sent and contact you if they
think you are a candidate for the gallery. The Strange Circus Gallery is
located in the Railroad Square Art Park at 694-3 Industrial Drive and is
open Saturdays and Sundays from 12-5, every first Friday and second Sunday
of the month, for special events and by appointment.

The Prickly Pear Gallery located in the historic Railroad Square Art Park is
currently accepting artists and crafters of all mediums. Please submit
photos of work and information on your art/craft to
www.thepricklypeargallery.com or thepricklypear@....


Cape Breton Style Scottish Irish Music Musicians wanted -- Fiddlers, piano
players, mandolins, guitars, and any one interested in Cape Breton style
Scottish, Irish music. Listeners as well and those who might like to do or
learn Cape Breton Step dancing, too. For a Sample check YOU TUBE / Cape
Breton Fiddling or Step dancing. It is Exciting! Contact Cal Allen at
850-697-8380 for more information.

Local musician, Bob White, had a great idea to help other musicians - not
only those already in the area, but any new ones coming here. He has started
a free service - a TALLAHASSEE MUSICIANS DIRECTORY. The purpose for the
directory is to make it easier for musicians to hook up with other musicians
- those musicians who are looking to form a new band or get into an existing
band. Or, to find a replacement for a fellow musician who may have gotten
sick at the last moment and is unable to make a gig. To be included in the
directory, please send the following info to Bob at rwhite8544@...:
your name, contact info, instrument(s) that you play, type of music you
prefer, name of bands you currently working with, if you do freelancing,
etc. Bass and guitar players should note if you play acoustic or electric
and if you double on both. You might also want to include any expertise and
experience - specialties or areas of emphasis and describe the types of
performances and events to be considered for, as well as any restrictions
(such as "no weddings"). (He has added a section for songwriters, arrangers
and composers, too.) Contact Bob if you would like to request a copy of the
updated directory.
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NATURE/OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES



Ongoing:

"Enjoy the quiet beauty that is Birdsong. An experience awaits that will
delight the heart of the nature lover in anyone." Founded as a non-profit
nature preserve and education center in 1986, Birdsong Nature Center is
dedicated to preserving and maintaining its lands in a manner that is most
beneficial to wildlife and to fostering in the public a greater
understanding and appreciation of nature. Meandering throughout Birdsong's
lands are 12 miles of nature trail - well suited for casual hiking. The
varied woodland, wetland and old-field habitats support a diversity of
wildlife, and offer an ideal setting for observing and enjoying the quiet,
ongoing beauty found in its natural communities. The 565-acre center is open
to visitors on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday each week. Birdsong
offers a wide variety of natural science programs, for young and old alike,
lead by local scientists and expert volunteers. The programs typically
involve getting out to experience nature in the field, both on the grounds
of the center and at local-area sites of special interest. Also, Birdsong's
widely known "Bird Window" offers a wonderful opportunity for up-close
observation of a wide array of resident and migratory bird species. A small
sample of programs they offer includes: Wildlife identification - birds,
plants, insects; Fire ecology and controlled-burn training; Maintaining
habitat to benefit and attract wildlife; Gulf seashores and its creatures;
the evening sky - planets, stars, constellations; and, In-service natural
science workshops for teachers. These programs typically carry a small fee,
usually $4-$6 for members, $8-$10 for nonmembers. Birdsong is located
mid-way between Tallahassee and Thomasville on Meridian Road, 4 miles north
of the Florida-Georgia border. Please call the center for registration and
information at 1-229-377-4408 or send an e-mail to birdsong@
birdsongnaturecenter.org. Visit the web site at www.birdsongnaturecenter.org
.

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park - Summer is in full swing and lots of
people are getting relief from the heat with a dip in Lake Hall. The park's
picnic and recreation area is a great spot for a cookout anytime, and may be
a most welcome treat on a weekday after work. Weekends fill up fast, so go
early!
Park staff members have planned a lot of fun activities for June and
July, Florida State Parks Month. Be sure to check the events link to see all
that they have coming up. Don't forget to enjoy the other areas of the park
too. The Gardens offer lots of cool green foliage with spots of color
throughout, and a breeze can usually be found at the Lakeside Pavilion. The
Lake Overstreet trails offer miles of trails to walk, bike or ride your
horse. The beautiful ornamental gardens were first planted in 1923 by Alfred
B. and Louise Maclay after they purchased the property for their winter
home. A masterpiece of floral architecture, the gardens feature a
picturesque brick walkway, a secret garden, a reflection pool, a walled
garden, and hundreds of azaleas and camellias. Lake Hall provides
opportunities for swimming, fishing, canoeing and kayaking. Only boats
without motors or with electric motors are allowed. Pavilions and grills
along the lake shore provide the perfect setting for a picnic. For walking
enthusiasts, two short nature trails meander through the woods overlooking
the lake. Hikers, bicyclists, and equestrians can enjoy five miles of
multi-use trails winding through the woods surrounding Lake Overstreet,
located on park property adjoining the gardens. High blooming season is from
January 1-April 30 with the floral peak in mid-to-late March. During these
months, the Maclay house is usually open daily, from 9:00am-5:00pm. The park
is located at 3540 Thomasville Road, one-half mile north of I-10 on U.S.
319. Admission fees are: Garden Entry during Blooming Months: $4 per person
for adults and $2 per person for children (ages 2 to 12), January through
April during peak blooming season;
Park Entry: $4 per vehicle for up to 8
people (does not include Gardens entry. For more info, visit http://www.
floridastateparks.org/MACLAYGARDENS/ or call 850-487-4556.

Wakulla Springs is one of the world's largest and deepest freshwater
springs! The colossal spring system is located in the Florida Panhandle just
14 miles south of Tallahassee. On average, more than 250 million gallons of
water flow from Wakulla Spring every day - forming a nine-mile river that
reaches the Gulf of Mexico. Wakulla Spring draws its water from a springshed
covering hundreds of square miles from the Gulf of Mexico all the way to
Georgia. While Wakulla Springs has attracted Florida residents to its deep
basin for thousands of years, recent changes in land use in the springshed
are having an impact on this gentle giant's health. Take a tour of Wakulla
Spring in a special, in-depth "Interactive Spring Feature" at
http://www.floridasprings.org/exploration/featured/wakulla. Learn about the
history, people and geology that define this amazing spring system located
within the Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park. The park plays host to an
abundance of wildlife, including alligators, turtles, deer and birds. It
offers swimming, glass bottom boats, guided river tours, bird watching,
nature trails, snorkeling, interpretive exhibits, a historic lodge with
dining, guest rooms, conference rooms and a gift shop, picnicking,
concessions, horse trails and more. For more info about the park and the
year-round activities provided, call 850-224-5950, send an e-mail to
sandycook2x@... or visit http://www.wakullasprings.org.


If you are interested in introducing yourself to the outdoors (and getting
some exercise along the way), check out the Apalachee Chapter of the Florida
Trail Association (FTA). They are based in and around the Tallahassee
region, where you'll find some of the finest hiking in all of Florida. These
are the county areas covered: Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty
and Wakulla. Members of the Apalachee Chapter who are Florida Trail activity
leaders lead regularly scheduled walks, hikes, paddling trips, work trips,
and other outdoor activities throughout the year. Those interested in an
activity should contact the listed leader at least a full day prior to the
event. Dress appropriately for our unpredictable weather and the woods -
wearing layers and hiking footwear is recommended. Always take water, and
possibly snacks, sunscreen, and bug spray. Most activities continue as
scheduled, even if the weather is less than ideal. An adult chaperon must
accompany children. Some activities are open to the public. Also, chapter
meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 7-9pm in Building
F, Suite 100 (U.S. Forest Service), at Woodcrest Office Park, 325 John Knox
Road. (It is the first building on the right as you enter Woodcrest. The
meeting room is ground level at the east end of Building F. Look for the
Florida Trail signs at wooden door.) For more information, contact Richard
Graham at 850-878-3616 or Linda Patton at 850-668-4334. Meetings are open to
the public. Check out the web site at http://apalachee.floridatra
il.org/activities.

Torreya State Park - The park has 13,217 acres of the most diverse property
in Florida. High bluffs overlooking the Apalachicola River make Torreya one
of Florida's most scenic places. (The bluffs are sometimes called the
"Mountains of Florida.") The park is named for an extremely rare species of
Torreya tree that only grows on the bluffs along the Apalachicola River.
Developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, Torreya is
popular for camping, hiking, and picnicking. Bird-watching is also a popular
activity. Over 100 species of birds have been spotted in the park. Forests
of hardwood trees provide the finest display of fall color found in Florida.
The main campground offers full-facility campsites and a YURT (Year-round
Universal Recreational Tent). Primitive campsites and a youth campground are
also available. Ranger-guided tours of the Gregory House, a fully furnished
plantation home built in 1849, are given at 10am on weekdays and 10am, 2pm.,
and 4pm on weekends and state holidays. The park is located west on County
Road 1641 off State Road 12, 13 miles north of Bristol. For Information
about Torreya State Park, please call 850-643-2674.

Experience the adventure of a lifetime! Excitement, camaraderie,
exploration, and lots of fun can be yours just minutes away at the nearby
Quincy Airport. Imagine the feeling and the incredible bird's eye view as
you experience true human flight while enjoying some of North Florida's most
beautiful scenery. The School of Human Flight is celebrates more than 13
years as the #1 Skydiving School in North Florida. Whether you want to make
a one-time tandem jump, become a nationally licensed skydiver or train for a
career in skydiving you can do it all right there at their Quincy Airport
facility, just 15-20 minutes west of Tallahassee. The sky's the limit! The
School of Human Flight is very fortunate to have some of skydiving's most
experienced instructors, pilots and videographers. Their team of
professionals includes four skydiving world record-holders and a world and
national gold medal champions! Their FAA commercially rated pilots are among
the most experienced professional skydive pilots in the industry. They are
one of only a handful of Department of Defense approved drop zones providing
services to the US Air Force. The modern skydiving systems used are equipped
with hi-tech cybernetic parachute release systems, which have the ability to
activate the reserve parachute automatically. Your safety is always their #1
priority, reflected in their excellent safety record. And, their #2 priority
is helping people enjoy what many have considered "the most fun they've ever
had". There are several shaded picnic tables and "hanging out" areas right
next to the landing area for non-jumping friends and family members to watch
as you are trained and prepared for your jump and for your landing. For more
info, call 850-627-7643 or send an e-mail to info@....
Visit their web site at http://www.skydivetallahassee.com.

Are you looking for a little outdoor adventure, but not sure where to start?
Then do it "The Wilderness Way." Explore the Panhandle's lazy rivers,
hardwood forests, cypress swamps, bay and inland wetlands and tidal creeks
with this adventure outfitter that offers customized and scheduled
wilderness excursions for individuals or groups of all ages. Private and
guided tours are available, as well as certified instruction, kayak and
canoe sales and rental, paddlesport accessories and kayak fishing gear. They
are located at 4901 Woodville Highway in Tallahassee. Call 850-877-7200 or
visit http://www.thewildernessway.net/Tours.htm for trip ideas, scheduled
events and prices.

A truly unique experience for the family is a "Sky Tour" offered by Steven
Reecy, a local astronomy aficionado. View the night sky through four high
quality telescopes in a special viewing area located just outside of
Tallahassee. Refreshments and amenities are available. For more info, call
850-893-2007.

Stargazing – What better place to do it than at St. George Island State
Park! Learn about constellations, planets and other amazing facts, and
search the night skies with Alan Knothe. To sign up and for more
information, contact Alan at alan.knothe@... or 850-653-8063.

SEAHORSE WATER SAFARIS at Port St. Joe Marina offers boat rentals, kayak
rentals, sunset cruises, snorkel trips, scallop trips, private cruise boat
charters (for up to 25 people) and dive lessons. Book a boat rental or a
cruise boat charter and learn about the wonderful marine life in beautiful
St. Joseph Bay. The marina in open from 8am-6pm daily. Call 850-227-1099 for
information or to make reservations. Or, visit http://www.psjmarina.com.

Tours in Tallahassee and the Surrounding Area - Let Historic Florida
Consulting and Tours professionals introduce you to the real Tallahassee -
from the downtown historic and cultural districts to Lake Miccosukee. Learn
about Tallahassee's history and culture, and also where its new and unique
places are located. The tours are informative and fun for visiting
dignitaries and guests and an orientation for newcomers to this area. For
more info, visit www.toursintallahassee.com. Or, call 850-561-0317,
850-212-2063 or send an email to tours@....

What's Up in the Big Bend is a web site that has all kinds of kinds of
activities, events and organizations that will tickle the fancy of any
nature or outdoor enthusiast at this site: http://www.flwildflowers.com.
There's info on a Butterfly Club, a Native Plant Society, a teen Big Bend
Climate Action Team, the Sierra Club, the Nature Conservancy, as well
as the Florida
Trail Association, the Canoe and Kayak Club and much more.
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VOLUNTEER & SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
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*Volunteers needed for Bufterfly Festival at Birtdsong Nature Center - The
first Butterfly Festival took place in 2006, the brainchild of their
Naturalist, Chris Bittle. With Chris as champion of this event, it has grown
in attendance from around 100 people in ’06 to over 400 in ’08. In spite of
the high temperatures, guests always appear to be relaxed and enjoying
themselves. No one has ever complained about the heat! Another interesting
aspect of the Butterfly Festival is that consistently over 90% of attendees
are first-time visitors, not members. Birtdsong Nature Center needs your
help to again make the Butterfly Festival a very special event for new
visitors, so that they too may want to join and participate throughout the
coming year. There are many ways that you can help: Join them Thursday July
9, at 9:30 a.m. to help beautify the Butterfly Garden; go in advance on
Friday, July 17, and help do the heavy lifting: setting up tents, moving
tables and chairs, prepping the house for slide presentations, etc; deliver
flyers around your community and visit places of business to request
sponsorships and door prize gifts; invite your friends who have not been
there before and introduce them personally to Birdsong - the Butterfly
Garden is amazing! Volunteer for a 2-hour shift between 8 and 3 and help
welcome and orient guests; help at the Bird Window, Butterfly Garden, Gift
Shop, or membership table; assist with parking and traffic control; assist
with children’s activities; serve food and drinks. Bake cookies, etc. for
the bake sale booth. Help with cleanup afterward. Please call 229-377- 4408
or 800-953-BIRD(2473) to sign up or for more information. Birdsong would
really appreciate having your energy, ideas, and enthusiasm to make the 2009
Butterfly Festival the best one yet!
*

Break the cycle of poverty! The "Mobile Food Ministry-Serving HIM 24/7" serves
meals to the poor (at the corner of 625 W 4th Ave.) and delivers food and
other items to the home bound, from 10am-2pm, every 2nd and 4th Saturday of
the month. (The next serve will be on June 13.) The Mobile Food Ministry is
in GREAT need of non-perishable food items for those they serve regularly on
their delivery routes. They especially need canned meat items (tuna,
chicken) to match with a balanced bag of nutritional items. Please contact
Wendy Mathews-Wheelus at 508-9890 for these items. Please consider joining
them or providing a food item. Please contact Cindy Ericks at
cindyericks@... or Wendy Matthews-Wheelus at wndymthws@... if
you are interested in helping in any capacity. (MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN
SOMEONES LIFE! HELP THE MOBILE FOOD MINISTRY SERVING HIM 24/7 SPONSOR A
FAMILY WITH GROCERIES. THEY HAVE 30 FAMILIES NOW - TOTAL OF 92 PERSONS - THEIR
PANTRY IS DEPLETED AND THEY NEED YOUR HELP! Please select items from each
list to fill a grocery bag: Canned Tuna, Spaghetti, Canned
vegetables, Canned Chicken, Macaroni, Spaghetti sauce, Canned Ham, Mac &
Cheese, 10 lb. Potatoes/white, Chili w/meat, White Rice, 10 lb. Sweet
potatoes, Canned soups w/meat, Instant potatoes lg. box, Canned beans,
Bread, Grits, Dried beans, Muffins, Oatmeal, Nuts and Cold cereal. If you
are able to sponsor a family, please Contact Wendy at 508-9890.)

Mission San Luis is seeking volunteer docents in anticipation of the opening
of their new visitor center later this year. They are seeking people who
love to learn, share knowledge, and interact with people. These volunteer
position's duties will include visitor reception, visitor orientation,
gallery focus tours, and guided site tours. Additionally, some positions
will include work in their El Mercado Museum Gift Shop. They will provide
training. If you think you might be interested, please call (850) 487-3711
today.

Florida Wild Mammal Association (FWMA) holds a meeting for volunteers every
Tuesday morning at 10am. Want to know what’s up and what you can do to help?
Please join them! You do NOT have to attend every meeting – just go when you
can - and attending a meeting does NOT commit you to anything! FWMA has a
variety of very cool and fun projects going on and they ALWAYS need extra
hearts, heads, hands and bodies! If you would like to receive a monthly
e-mail update of the FWMA activities and events, please send an e-mail to
flwildmammal@.... <flwildmammal@...>

The BEST DOGS in the Paws in Prison Program are available for adoption
immediately and are available to go to their forever homes with you. They
are all crate trained, house trained, and basic obedience trained. Of
course, they are up to date on all vaccines as well as spay/neutered and
heart worm negative. If you live out of the area, they can transport these
graduates to the perfect home almost anywhere up and down the eastern U.S. If
you aren’t ready to adopt, please think about fostering. You can help these
dogs keep up with their training and socialization which makes them more
adoptable. For more information on fostering or adoption, or with any
questions, please send an email to cathy@... or sus
an@.... Or you're welcome to call Cathy at 850-264-4511. (You
can also make a difference with your tax deductible donation to Paws in
Prison. They are in need of new crates as well as an ongoing needs of treat,
leashes, and graduation supplies. $150 will buy a new crate. $75 will supply
treats for all the dogs for a month. $25 will pay for vaccines for one
dog. Donations can be made through Paypal on their website or by check
to: Paws in Prison, PO Box 311, Crawfordville, FL 32326.) For more details,
go to www.pawsinprison.net,

VOLUNTEERS ARE BEING SCHEDULED TO STAFF THE CROOKED RIVER LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM
IN CARRABELLE. IF YOU WORK IN THE GIFT SHOP, THERE WILL BE A CASH REGISTER
TRAINING. THE GIFT SHOP WILL ALSO BE EQUIPPED WITH A CREDIT CARD MACHINE.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE A VOLUNTEER, CALL ARLENE AT 850-697-9790.

The 621 Gallery needs volunteers to serve as gallery monitors,
administrative assistants, and installation assistants. Please contact
Denise Drury at (850) 224-6163 or send an email to info@... if
you're interested in volunteering.
Help Build a New Future for the Past - Mission San Luis has volunteer
opportunities to satisfy the history lover in everyone. Volunteers of all
ages who wish to tell the Mission's story are provided with historical
clothing and training that enables them to play a role in the reenactment of
17th century life. If you like working with your hands, apprentice to a
cook, an Apalachee potter, a Mestizo tanner, or a blacksmith, discover the
artisan within yourself, and bring history to life! However, it takes more
than costumed "interpreters" to make a village. Mission San Luis has gardens
to tend and visitors to greet. Their volunteer opportunities include
operations in the Visitor Center and the El Mercado History Shop, sewing,
gardening, marketing, nature trail upkeep, education outreach, animal
husbandry, and administrative chores. The possibilities are limitless, and
your sense of accomplishment will be priceless. For more information about
volunteer opportunities at Mission San Luis, please contact the volunteer
coordinator at 850-487-3711 or programs@....

Volunteers are always welcome and needed to help accomplish the many
projects at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park. Volunteering is a good way
to meet people (at their monthly volunteer lunches), learn new skills
(pruning classes regularly taught) and give back to the community. If
interested, contact Ginger Nichols at (850)487-4115 or ginger.nichols@dep
.state.fl.us.

Radio Reading Service Needs You! Radio Reading Service volunteers read news
and other information over a sub-channel received by special radios. The
Florida Department of Education-funded program provides these radios free to
qualified individuals. To become a volunteer-reader, you audition and, if
successful, observe, train and start as a substitute reader with a partner.
You can then move into a regular slot of one or two hours a week as spaces
become available. The service runs seven days a week. (They're also looking
for listeners - those who are eligible for the program and are not getting
the information they want and need due to their disability.) Join them for
this challenging and rewarding opportunity. Contact the Radio Reading
Service, 1600 Red Barber Plaza, Tallahassee FL 32310 or call 850-487-3086 x
366 or emailreading@... for an information packet/application. Don't
forget to include your address (and ZIP) and phone number in your message.
Or, check out the WFSU-FM Radio Reading Service web site at http://www.wfsu
.org.

BUTTERFLY GARDEN WORK DAYS - Birdsong Nature Center invites you to join
them to help in the Butterfly Garden. The Butterfly Garden volunteers meet
the first Thursday of each month to create a beautiful garden for humans and
butterflies alike. Take your gardening gloves, kneepads, picnic lunch, and
field guides. (Visiting the Butterfly Garden is a joy! They are seeing
giant, tiger, black, pipevine, and zebra swallowtails; gulf fritillaries;
buckeyes; a variety of skippers; and, many different caterpillars.) For more
information regarding Thursday workdays, call Donna Legare at 850-386-1148,
or call the Birdsong office at 229-377-4408 or 1-800-953-BIRD.

The Animal Shelter at Tom Brown needs volunteers for special events and
fundraisers. Also, if people have empty ink cartridges, old towels, and old
or new collars and leashes, in all sizes the shelter is always happy to
receive them as donations. Visit their site at http://www.talgov.com/resid
ents/comm_services/petsanimals.cfm.

Wildlife Rescue - If you find sick, injured or orphaned wildlife , call St.
Francis Wildlife at 850-627-4151 or take it (day or night) to the
Northwood Animal
Hospital, 1881 N. Martin Luther King Blvd (just north of the Post Office).
Transport wildlife in a warm, dark box with holes punched in the lid. Keep
it quiet and handle it as little as possible. Do NOT give it food or water.
NEVER handle raccoons, foxes, bats or any mammals (even babies) that could
carry rabies. (Florida's squirrels, opossums and rabbits are not known to
carry rabies.) When calling to report an animal injured on a road, note
exactly where it is (Example: "1.4 miles west of exit 27 on the north side
of I-10") and, if possible, leave a marker, like a towel tied to a tree
limb. The St. Francis Wildlife Association, Inc. is a local, non-profit
organization dedicated to the conservation of native wildlife in north
Florida and south Georgia through the rescue and rehabilitation of sick,
injured and orphaned wildlife and public education since 1977. They always
need help feeding orphaned wild babies, especially in the spring and summer!
For more information on wildlife rescue, please visit http://www.
stfranciswildlife.org or send an e-mail tosandybeck@.... Make
the holidays happy for wildlife, too - "Adopt" an animal for the wildlife
lovers on your shopping list at http://www.stfranciswildlife.org/
adoption.html. (Springtime has come a little early this year for our
feathered and furry friends. What would you do if you found an orphaned baby
or injured wild animal? Sandy Beck, Education Director at St. Francis
Wildlife has written an informative guide "How to Help Wild Babies"(and
other animals) that you can download and keep handy. Visit the St. Francis'
website (www.stfranciswildlife.org) for her guide as well as their
newsletter, calendar of events, and more. Between now and fall, St. Francis'
dedicated staff and volunteers will be working around the clock to rescue
and attend to the needs of an estimated 2,000 babies. Caring for wildlife in
our area for over 30 years, they can always use more volunteers - from
feeding babies to building cages. So, give them a holler if you can help.)
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JOBS, SERVICES & OPPORTUNITIES


The John S and James L Knight Foundation presents Stronger, Smarter, Better:
Working to Assure Non-Profit Viability in Difficult Times (in partnership
with the Community Foundation of North Florida, the Council on Culture &
Arts, and United Partners for Human Services), a series of professionally
facilitated workshops specifically designed to help non-profit organizations
survive and thrive in these difficult economic times. You will have dates to
choose from that will provide you choices to be there for one of each of the
three workshops. Both Board members and/or Leadership Team/staff of
501(c)(3) organizations will have the opportunity to attend, free of charge,
one or each of the following 3-hour workshops:

• Basic Business Practices: Building a Solid Foundation, presented by Ralph
Brower, Askew School of Public Administration and Policy; available any one
of these dates: Wednesday, July 8, 2pm-5pm; Thursday, July 16, 9am-12pm.

• The Board's Role: Optimal Counsel, Effective Service, presented by
Margaret Lynn Duggar of Margaret Lynn Duggar and Associates; available any
one of these dates: Thursday, July 9, 9am-12pm, Tuesday, July 14, 9am-12pm.
• Allied Solutions: Winning through Collaboration, presented by Shawn
Baldwin, Florida Center for Public Management; available any one of these
dates: Wednesday, July 8, 9am-12pm; Tuesday, July 14, 2pm-5pm.
Who Should Attend: 501(c)(3) Board Members and/or Leadership Team/Staff
When: Select any of the above dates convenient for you
Where: Leon Human Services Center (Old Bainbridge at Tharpe St)
Register at www.cfnf.org under "News & Events" (You MUST register AND attend
for your organization to be eligible to receive the $1,000 Knight Foundation
grant to be awarded to one organization at each workshop.)

The Museum of Florida History is looking for a Museum Fabrication
Supervisor - an
organized, creative, and talented person with at least 3 years experience in
the fabrication of museum exhibits, including experience designing and
building museum artifact mounts, to supervise the fabrication section of the
state history museum. Candidate must have at least 2 years proven
supervisory experience and be able to maintain a productive and positive
attitude during stressful situations. Candidate must also have at least 2
years of project management experience managing multiple construction
projects and the ability to construct from conceptual designs. Leadership
and effective communication skills are essential to this position as well as
the ability to encourage and inspire creativity in the fabrication team.
This position requires strong organizational skills, the ability to work
within tight deadlines and limited budgets, and proficiency in the use of
all wood working tools and machinery. Other essential requirements include:
ability to lift up to 50 pounds; experience using Microsoft Office
applications to provide reports; ability to use personal computer to conduct
research and maintain digital records; and ability to plan, prioritize,
schedule and implement projects and simultaneously oversee a variety of
projects. To apply, please visit
https://jobs.myflorida.com/viewjob.html?refnode=1341425.


*The 621 Gallery provides* educational opportunities for people seeking
experience with art gallery practices. Internships with/without academic
credit are available in the areas of Membership & Development, Fundraising,
Exhibitions, Public Relations and Gallery Administration. Please contact
Denise Drury at (850) 224-6163 or send an email to info@... if
you're interested in volunteering.

LeMoyne Art Education is seeking teachers in all fields of expertise. They
are looking to broaden the courses they normally offer. Seeking all type of
arts; painting, drawing, art history, pottery, jewelry making, calligraphy,
sewing, textiles, print-making, music appreciation, any type of craft,
humanities, animation, digital editing, 35mm camera, website design, feng
shui, book making, scrap-booking, weaving, knitting and anything else! Email
Anna Myers at education@... for an application. Background checks
and references are required.

Tallahassee Freecycle(TM) Network is part of the Freecycle(TM) Network, a
worldwide non-profit organization that promotes waste reduction by providing
individuals with an easy way to recycle unwanted goods by making them freely
available to others. You can list any item (set pieces, costumes, office
furniture, etc.) big or small - that you would like to give away or that you
are looking for, so long as the item listed is FREE. So, join Freecycle and
help change the world, one gift at a time! For more information, go to
http://www.freecycle.org.

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UPCOMING EVENTS


Mark your calendars for July 10! That's when Grant Peeples will be back in
town from his Southeast tour for a CD Release Party (for his new cd
"Pawnshop"). Check out his new web site at www.grantpeeples.com.


Savor the Summertime flavor of acoustic outdoor performances by
singer-songwriters at the Tallahassee Museum's 31st annual Swamp Stomp Music
Festival, which will be held on Saturday, July 11, from 4-9 p.m. The show
will open with the Sarah Mac Band, followed by Drew Tillman, Ric Edmiston,
Mimi & The HearnDogs, Swivel Kings, The New 76’ers, Grant Peeples, Bruce
Graybeal and Del Suggs. Plus, there will be a watermelon seed-spitting
contest and old-fashioned games. Entrance fee is normal Museum admission.
For more info, call 575-8684 or visit www.tallahasseemuseum.org.


OPERATION FINE ARTS - THEATER STYLE is a summer theater program for
Middle/High School Students. Participants will work with Mark A. Marple
(Executive Director of Capital City Playhouse) to put together a production
from beginning to end. Choreography, theater management, acting, stage & set
design, costume design, voice, character building and life skills are
incorporated to to produce a feature presentation that will debut at the end
of camp. Guest professionals will assist participants. Learn from the pros
who have worked in Regional Theaters and even on Broadway. Camp will be held
from July 20 - August 7, Monday - Friday, from 10 am - 4pm. The cost is $175
per week (3 week program) or $500 if 3-weeks paid in advance. For more
information, call 224-0372 or visit www.theinstitute.org.


Ritmo's Love Story will be presented by The Pyramid Players at The
Moon on Friday,
August 14. Remember Ritmo, the endearing alien "radio" who crashed landed on
Earth three years ago, linked up with Earthlings who helped him return to
Outer Space? Well, he's baa-aak!! He'll reunite with his old friends, spring
a couple of huge surprises, and enlist their aid once more, this time in a
plan that proves ill-fated but full of Eureka moments. In the end, they
discover a powerful truth - one that all of us would be wise to ponder.
Accompanying the big-stage production will be an art exhibition featuring
Pyramid artists from around the state. The art exhibit and silent auction open
at 5 p.m. Curtain time is 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served, and they'll
have a couple of surprises that will delight the 1,000 + audience expected
to pack the hall. The performance will be free, but they will gratefully
accept donations to defray the cost of the performance and support Pyramid's
art programs. The Pyramid Players and the Pyramid artists are all adults
with developmental disabilities who study their crafts at Pyramid Studios,
in Tallahassee, Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach, Panama City and Tampa. To ask
how you can help or get more information, contact Sharon Daugherty at
850-513-1733 or sdaugherty@....


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I'm having trouble with fonts now. If it's not one thing with google, it's
another. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Have a happy and safe 4th!

Regards,
Iris

P.S. If you know anyone who would like to be included in my (mostly) weekly
"Out & ABOUT" updates, I will be glad to add them to my (unpublished) e-mail
list. Likewise, please let me know if you want to be removed from the list.

P.S.S. For requests to post info - EVENTS OR ENTERTAINMENT - PLEASE SEND THE
DETAILS AND CONTACT INFO IN PLENTY OF TIME TO imelton07@.... (I might
miss it if you send it to my other addresses.) Make sure to include the name
of the event; when and where it will be held; the cost of admission, if any;
contact info, and any other details you would like to share. (It would also
be helpful if you send the info in an easy to copy and paste format similar
to mine.) Also, send me a NEW message - don't reply to an old "OUT &
ABOUT." (Gmail
wraps e-mails together for a particular subject and yours could get lost in
those e-mail groups/misplaced, too. I USUALLY TRY TO SEND MY E-MAILS OUT BY
THURSDAY OF EACH WEEK.

P.S.S.S. If you are looking for more to do, pick up the "Limelight" in
Friday's edition of the Tallahassee Democrat or check out their web site at
http://www.tallahassee.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=ENT. Or visit
these sites for events/ calendars / to get on a mailing list for events for
much more: FSU's School of Music concerts, recitals and events @
http://music.fsu.edu/in-concert.htm; Stringfest (Concerts and Music) @
http://www.stringfest.com; The City of Tallahassee events @
http://www.talgov.com/residents/recleis.cfm; The Chamber of Commerce @
http://www.discoverourtown.com/FL/Tallahassee/Events-127.html; Council on
Culture and Arts (COCA) @ www.cocanet.org; "MORE THAN YOU THOUGHT" @
http://www.morethanyouthought.com; and the Tallahassee Film Society @
http://s200093653.onlinehome.us/tfshome.


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