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Tallahassee Arts Guide

 
 
Featured Events
 
Common Ground: Artworks by Annie S. Harris
 
 
COCA at City Hall Galleries
February 10 - April 26, 2021
 
Annie S. Harris’s paintings are an homage to what is good and strong in all of us. She has a deep respect for people, from all walks of life, and their unique ability to rise above adversity. This is one of many rotating exhibitions curated by the Council on Culture & Arts on behalf of the City of Tallahassee as part of the Art in Public Places program.
 
 
Keb' Mo'
 
 
Opening Nights at Florida State University at The Moon
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
 
Hear the legendary artist Keb’ Mo’, who has earned a reputation for his mastery of multiple blues styles and his timeless storytelling sensibility.
 
 
Opening Week: Cobble Streets and Dusty Roads
 
 
Thomasville Center for the Arts at Grassroots
February 4 - 12, 2021
 
Cobble Streets and Dusty Roads is a series of collages that reveal personal love letters to Thomasville, Georgia. Artist Chelsea Ragan depicts her personal landmarks in this new collection of works.
 
 
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A Glitch in the Matrix
 
 
Tallahassee Film Society (Online)
February 5 - Mach 14, 2021
 
Acclaimed filmmaker Rodney Asher uses a noted speech from Philip K. Dick to dive down the rabbit hole of science, philosophy, and conspiracy theory.
 
 
Reader Meet Writer with Author Ariel Lawhon
 
 
The Bookshelf (Online)
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
 
Attend a free virtual session with New York Times bestselling author Ariel Lawhon. Her books are critically acclaimed and known for historical fiction writing.
 
 
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Honoring Florida’s Emancipation Day:
A Panel Discussion
 
 
Tallahassee Historical Society (Online)
Thursday, February 11, 2021
 
Participate in this virtual roundtable discussion of the commemoration of Emancipation Day in Florida. Panelists include Althemese Barnes, Jarvis Rosier, and Diane Williams-Cox.
 
 
Civil Rights Exhibit: Then & Now
 
 
LeMoyne Arts
February 11 - 27, 2021
 
See artwork inspired by the civil rights movement in the 1960s compared to some contemporary artwork today. The exhibit will showcase Karl Zerbe’s Civil Right collection along with artwork depicting the civil rights movement of our time.
 
 
What It Takes: Screening & Discussion with the Creators of Black Stains
 
 
FSU Museum of Fine Arts (Online)
Thursday, February 11, 2021
 
See a screening of this short film, followed by a conversation with the director, composer, and producers. Black Stains depicts the reality of living while Black in the US and addresses the systemic pattern of racial profiling by the police.
 
 
Valentine Pop-up Gallery
 
 
Artists Helping Artists at Paint Dog Gallery
Saturday, February 13, 2021
 
View this exhibition featuring over 20 artists and support their work through purchases of their wares including jewelry, soaps, woodwork, and much more.
 
 
An Evening with Time for Three
 
 
Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra (Online)
February 14 -20, 2021
 
Hear string trio Time for Three perform a concert from the comfort of your home.
Defying convention and boundaries, the group stands at the busy intersection of Americana, modern pop, and classical music.
 
 
Public Art Walks
 
 
COCA
Ongoing
 
Enjoy outdoor public sculptures, murals, windows, memorials, and monuments in Tallahassee. These self-guided tours promote a healthy lifestyle and offer residents and visitors the opportunity to experience and appreciate public art.
 
More Info - Downtown Public Art Walk
More Info - Gaines Street Public Art Walk
 
COCA Spotlight
 
Annie S. Harris
Artist and Retired Educator
If you meet up with artist and retired educator Annie S. Harris, it’s likely you’ll leave with a unique treasure. Harris says she always sends people home with something after a coffee date or chance meet-up.
 
She’s gifted hand-drawn bookmarks and painted wine bottles. One day on a visit to Atlanta, she met a woman wearing a T-shirt she had created. The woman explained how her friend had given her the shirt as a gift, and after chatting with Harris, she walked away ready to purchase a few more...
 
Read the complete article written by COCA for the Tallahassee Democrat.
 
More COCA Newsletters
 
 
Every Thursday, "COCA Classifieds" provides arts industry Info including calls to artists, professional development, funding resources, and more. View all listings here . View the most recent issue from 2/4/21 here .
 
 
On the first Tuesday of every month, COCA's "Arts in Education" newsletter has resources for teachers, students, caregivers and arts advocates. View the February issue here.
 
Arts and Culture Industry Update
 
Tuesday, February 9, 2-3 PM via Zoom
 
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CAMPS
 
Presented by Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee at Online/Virtual Space
Feb 12, 2021
 
Presented by Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee at Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee
Feb 13, 2021
 
 
DANCE
 
Presented by Museum of Fine Arts at FSU at Online/Virtual Space
Feb 11, 2021
 
 
FESTIVALS
 
Presented by Artists Helping Artists at Paint Dog Gallery
Feb 13, 2021
 
 
FILM
 
Presented by Tallahassee Film Society at Online/Virtual Space
Jan 15, 2021 - Feb 26, 2021
 
Presented by Tallahassee Film Society at Online/Virtual Space
Jan 08, 2021 - Feb 26, 2021
 
Presented by Tallahassee Film Society at Online/Virtual Space
Jan 29, 2021 - Mar 02, 2021
 
Presented by Tallahassee Film Society at Online/Virtual Space
Jan 22, 2021 - Mar 03, 2021
 
Presented by Tallahassee Film Society at Online/Virtual Space
Feb 05, 2021 - Mar 12, 2021
 
Presented by Tallahassee Film Society at Online/Virtual Space
Feb 05, 2021 - Mar 12, 2021
 
Presented by Tallahassee Film Society at Online/Virtual Space
Feb 05, 2021 - Mar 19, 2021
 
Presented by Tallahassee Film Society at Online/Virtual Space
Feb 05, 2021 - Mar 19, 2021
 
 
HISTORY & HERITAGE
 
Presented by The Grove Museum at Online/Virtual Space
Feb 11, 2021
 
Presented by Tallahassee Historical Society at Online/Virtual Space
Feb 11, 2021
 
Presented by Goodwood Museum & Gardens at Goodwood Museum and Gardens
Feb 13, 2021 - Feb 20, 2021
 
Presented by Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum at Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum
Feb 02, 2021 - Feb 27, 2021
 
Presented by Thomasville Visitors Center at Thomasville Visitors Center and Municipal Auditorium
May 06, 2020 - May 31, 2021
 
Presented by Spring House Institute at Spring House
Oct 13, 2020 - Oct 12, 2021
 
Presented by The Grove Museum at Online/Virtual Space
Apr 28, 2020 - Dec 31, 2021
 
 
KIDS
 
Presented by Music Lessons Express at Gentle Hands Tallahassee Playspace
Jan 19, 2021 - Feb 23, 2021
 
Presented by Leon County Public Library at Online/Virtual Space
Jun 18, 2020 - Jun 17, 2021
 
Presented by Leon County Public Library at Online/Virtual Space
Jun 19, 2020 - Jun 18, 2021
 
Presented by Leon County Public Library at Online/Virtual Space
Jun 23, 2020 - Jun 22, 2021
 
 
LECTURE
 
Presented by College of Fine Arts at FSU at Online/Virtual Space
Feb 09, 2021
 
Presented by Leon County Public Library at Online/Virtual Space
Feb 11, 2021
 
 
MUSIC
 
Presented by Opening Nights at Florida State University at The Moon
Feb 09, 2021
 
Presented by The Wine House on Market St at The Wine House on Market St
Feb 12, 2021
 
Presented by Tallahassee Music Guild at Online/Virtual Space
Dec 29, 2020 - Feb 17, 2021
 
Presented by Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra at Online/Virtual Space
Feb 14, 2021 - Feb 20, 2021
 
Presented by Tallahassee Live Music Community Charity Group, Inc. at The Warrior on the River Theater of the Performing Arts
Oct 09, 2020 - May 28, 2021
 
Presented by Tallahassee Live Music Community Charity Group, Inc. at The Warrior on the River Theater of the Performing Arts
Oct 10, 2020 - May 29, 2021
 
Presented by Tallahassee Live Music Community Charity Group, Inc. at Online/Virtual Space
Aug 01, 2020 - Aug 01, 2021
 
Presented by Brett Wellman & "Dangerous" Dave Messler at Dreamland BBQ
Dec 10, 2020 - Dec 30, 2021
 
 
THEATRE & LITERATURE
 
Presented by The Bookshelf at Online/Virtual Space
Feb 09, 2021
 
Presented by The Bookshelf at Online/Virtual Space
Feb 12, 2021
 
Presented by Leon County Public Library at Online/Virtual Space
Jan 09, 2021 - May 08, 2021
 
Presented by NRM Performance Studio at Online/Virtual Space
Mar 27, 2020 - Mar 26, 2021
 
Presented by Author Dr. David Ekrut at Online/Virtual Space
Mar 30, 2020 - May 31, 2021
 
Presented by Making Light Productions at Online/Virtual Space
Jul 18, 2020 - Jul 17, 2022
 
Presented by Council on Culture & Arts (COCA) at Cascades Park
Sep 27, 2020 - Sep 27, 2022
 
 
VISUAL ART
 
Presented by Council on Culture & Arts (COCA) at COCA Online Gallery
Nov 18, 2020 - Feb 09, 2021
 
Presented by Thomasville Center for the Arts at Grassroots
Feb 04, 2021 - Feb 12, 2021
 
Presented by Thomasville Center for the Arts at Thomasville Center for the Arts
Feb 13, 2021
 
Presented by Jefferson Arts Gallery at Jefferson Arts Gallery
Feb 06, 2021 - Feb 27, 2021
 
Presented by LeMoyne Arts at LeMoyne Arts
Feb 11, 2021 - Feb 27, 2021
 
Presented by Gadsden Arts Center & Museum at Gadsden Arts Center & Museum
Dec 07, 2020 - Mar 06, 2021
 
Presented by Venvi Art Gallery at Venvi Art Gallery
Feb 05, 2021 - Mar 14, 2021
 
Presented by Thomasville Center for the Arts at Thomasville Center for the Arts
Feb 01, 2021 - Mar 14, 2021
 
Presented by Thomasville Center for the Arts at Grassroots Coffee
Feb 04, 2021 - Apr 02, 2021
 
Presented by Gadsden Arts Center & Museum at Gadsden Arts Center & Museum
Jan 15, 2021 - Apr 03, 2021
 
Presented by Council on Culture & Arts (COCA) at Artport Gallery
Jan 27, 2021 - Apr 05, 2021
 
Presented by Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery at Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery- FAMU
Feb 11, 2021 - Apr 24, 2021
 
Presented by Council on Culture & Arts (COCA) at City Hall Galleries
Feb 10, 2021 - Apr 26, 2021
 
Presented by Gadsden Arts Center & Museum at Gadsden Arts Center & Museum
Aug 18, 2020 - Feb 28, 2021
 
Presented by Gadsden Arts Center & Museum at Gadsden Arts Center & Museum
Aug 18, 2020 - Feb 28, 2021
 
Presented by Gadsden Arts Center & Museum at Gadsden Arts Center & Museum
Aug 18, 2020 - Feb 28, 2021
 
Presented by Council on Culture & Arts (COCA) at Downtown Public Art Walk Area
Jan 14, 2021 - Dec 31, 2022
 
Presented by Council on Culture & Arts (COCA) at Gaines Street Public Art Walk Area
Jan 14, 2021 - Dec 31, 2022
 
WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
 
Presented by Leon County Public Library at Online/Virtual Space
Feb 11, 2021
 
Presented by Thomasville Center for the Arts at Thomasville Center for the Arts
Feb 13, 2021
 
Presented by Thomasville Center for the Arts at Thomasville Center for the Arts
Feb 13, 2021
 
Presented by The Joe Center for the Arts at The Joe Center For The Arts
Jan 15, 2021 - Feb 27, 2021
 
Presented by LeMoyne Arts at LeMoyne Arts
Jan 11, 2021 - Mar 01, 2021
 
Presented by LeMoyne Arts at Online/Virtual Space
Jan 11, 2021 - Mar 01, 2021
 
Presented by LeMoyne Arts at LeMoyne Arts
Jan 12, 2021 - Mar 02, 2021
 
Presented by LeMoyne Arts at LeMoyne Arts
Jan 13, 2021 - Mar 03, 2021
 
Presented by LeMoyne Arts at COCA Online Gallery
Jan 13, 2021 - Mar 03, 2021
 
Presented by LeMoyne Arts at LeMoyne Arts
Jan 14, 2021 - Mar 04, 2021
 
Presented by LeMoyne Arts at Online/Virtual Space
Jan 14, 2021 - Mar 04, 2021
 
Presented by LeMoyne Arts at LeMoyne Arts
Jan 16, 2021 - Mar 06, 2021
 
Presented by Pines & Palms: The Georgia-Florida Artists Association at Online/Virtual Space
Feb 13, 2021 - Mar 06, 2021
 
Presented by LeMoyne Arts at LeMoyne Arts
Feb 02, 2021 - Mar 23, 2021
 
Presented by LeMoyne Arts at LeMoyne Arts
Feb 04, 2021 - Mar 25, 2021
 
Presented by Tallahassee Senior Center at Online/Virtual Space
Jan 26, 2021 - Mar 25, 2021
 
Presented by Making Light Productions at Making Light Productions
Jan 17, 2021 - May 15, 2021
 
Presented by Making Light Productions at Making Light Productions
Jan 17, 2021 - May 15, 2021
 
Presented by Making Light Productions at Making Light Productions
Jan 17, 2021 - May 15, 2021
 
Presented by Making Light Productions at Making Light Productions
Jan 17, 2021 - May 15, 2021
 
Presented by Making Light Productions at Making Light Productions
Jan 17, 2021 - May 15, 2021
 
Presented by Making Light Productions at Making Light Productions
Jan 17, 2021 - May 15, 2021
 
Presented by Making Light Productions at Making Light Productions
Jan 17, 2021 - May 15, 2021
 
Presented by Making Light Productions at Making Light Productions
Jan 17, 2021 - May 15, 2021
 
Presented by Making Light Productions at Making Light Productions
Jan 17, 2021 - May 15, 2021
 
Presented by Making Light Productions at Making Light Productions
Jan 17, 2021 - May 15, 2021
 
Presented by Making Light Productions at Making Light Productions
Jan 17, 2021 - May 15, 2021
 
Presented by Making Light Productions at Making Light Productions
Jan 17, 2021 - May 15, 2021
 
Presented by Making Light Productions at Making Light Productions
Jan 11, 2021 - May 15, 2021
 
Presented by We Can Speak-Podemos Hablar Toastmasters Club at Online/Virtual Space
Sep 14, 2020 - Mar 29, 2021
 
Submit to the Tallahassee Arts Guide
 
For consideration in the weekly Tallahassee Arts Guide weekly email, events must be listed on  www.tallahasseearts.org by FRIDAY of the previous week.
 
Questions? Comments? Contact us!
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COCA's programs are sponsored in part by the City of Tallahassee, Leon County, the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.