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Aug 04, 2008 - Aug 08, 2008 - 9 am-4:30 pm
Apalachee Adventures | | 487-3711 | | Mission San Luis | | 2020 W Mission Rd, Tallahassee, Fl 32304 | | Focused on the natural history and culture of the Apalachee people. "Go green" with us as we make crafts using natural materials, hike the nature trail, make cassina, play the Native American ball game, and more.
Ages 7-11 | | Registration Fee | | Bonnie Wright | | blwright@dos.state.fl.us | | www.missionsanluis.org |
| | Aug 09, 2008 - 10 am Crafts; 11 am Book Signing
Florida's Famous Animals | | 850-245-6400 | | Museum of Florida History | | 500 S. Bronough St. | | This month's Second Saturday Family Program features the true stories of Florida's famous pets: Sunset Sam the Dolphin, Snooty the Manatee, Big Guy the Panther and others. Author Jan Godown Annino will be here to sign her book, "Florida's Famous Pets." Books available in History Shop. | | Free | | www.museumoffloridahistory.com |
| Aug 09, 2008 - 10:00 am
What Everyone Nedds To Know About Bees | | 850-997-7373 | | One Heart Earth Center | | 150 W. Madison, Monticello | | Bees need our help!
Tony and Katherine Hogg and Roger Twitchell will help us learn what we can do to aid bees at this crucial time. | | $15.00 | | Sallie Worley | | sallieindia@yahoo.com |
| Aug 08, 2008 - Aug 10, 2008
BASA - Robert "19" Jackson Memorial (Softball) | | 850-508-1789 | | 4th Annual Adult Softball Tournament to take place in Tallahassee. | | Kessla Stanley |
| Jun 14, 2008 - Aug 10, 2008 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (M-S), 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Su
ECLECTIC SELECTIONS:From the Permenant Collection | | 850-513-0700 x 233 | | 350 South Duval Street | | This summer, The Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science presents ECLECTIC SELECTIONS: From The Permanent Collection. Open June 14, 2008 and on view until August 10, 2008, the exhibit celebrates the past 10 years of The Brogan's Permanent Art and Education collections.
A wide range of works including: folk art, photography and sculptures from the 20th century, along with paintings, drawings, and printmaking from the 19th through the 20th century, and Pre-Columbian Artifacts will be on display. Access to the Exhibit is included with Museum admission.
| | $6 (adults), $3.50 (children, military, seniors, and students--with% | | Sabrina Johnson | | sjohnson@thebrogan.org | | www.thebrogan.org |
| Aug 10, 2008 - 1 p.m. - Doors open at Noon
Florida State Football Fan Day | | 644-1350 | | Donald L. Tucker Center | | Florida State University | | | FREE! | | http://seminoles.cstv.com/ |
| Jun 20, 2008 - Aug 10, 2008 - 9-5 p.m.
Pets in America | | 850-245-6400 | | Museum of Florida History | | 500 South Bronough Street | | This new exhibit highlights the history of animals as pets. Debuting with theis traveling exhibit will be a special Florida component. | | FREE; We Welcome Donations | | Wanda Richey | | www.Museumoffloridahistory.com |
| Jun 20, 2008 - Aug 10, 2008 - M-F, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm; Sat. 10:00 am to 4:30 pm; Sun. &%
Pets in America | | 850.245.6400 | | Museum of Florida History | | 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL | | A national traveling exhibit on loan from the McKissick Museum at the University of South Caroline with a Florida component. This exhibit features more than 200 objects and photographs that tell the story of the changing relationships of pets and their masters through the years. | | Free | | Wanda Richey | | wrichey@dos.state.fl.us | | www.museumoffloridahistory.com |
| Aug 12, 2008 - 7:00pm - 8:15p.m.
Dog Days Sunset Walking Tours | | (850) 561-0317 or (850 212-2063 | | Downtown Chain of Parks | | across from Urbane Restaurant and Bar, Park Avenue | | Tues. in August. Meet at the fountain in Ponce De Leon Park, between Adams and Monroe. Leisurely guided walking tours around the historic Park Avenue Chain of Parks (slight hills). The route is between Old City Cemetery on MLK, and the remains of the Old May Oak, E. Gadsden. Hear about this area's Deep South Customs, haunts, architecture, people, and events. Well behaved dogs are welcome accompanied by their responsible dog owners. A healthy and fun thing to do before or after dinning downtown. Reservations required, preferably by noon the day of the tour. | | $10/pp; $3 children 4 and under | | Beth LaCivita | | tours@historicfloridaconsulting.com | | www.ToursInTallahassee.com |
| Aug 16, 2008 - Aug 18, 2008
TTA Kings Court Super Series #2 | | 850-414-3670 | | USTA sanctioned junior tennis super series event which draws some of the top regional juniors to Tallahassee. | | Gene Gandy |
| Aug 19, 2008 - 7:00pm - 8:15p.m.
Dog Days Sunset Walking Tours | | (850) 561-0317 or (850 212-2063 | | Downtown Chain of Parks | | across from Urbane Restaurant and Bar, Park Avenue | | Meet at the fountain in Ponce De Leon Park, between Adams and Monroe. Leisurely guided walking tours around the historic Park Avenue Chain of Parks (slight hills). The route is between Old City Cemetery on MLK, and the remains of the Old May Oak, E. Gadsden. Hear about this area's Deep South Customs, haunts, architecture, people, and events. Well behaved dogs are welcome accompanied by their responsible dog owners. A healthy and fun thing to do before or after dinning downtown. Reservations required, preferably by noon the day of the tour. | | $10/pp; $3 children 4 and under | | Beth LaCivita | | tours@historicfloridaconsulting.com | | www.ToursInTallahassee.com |
| Aug 21, 2008 - 5:00 - 8:00pm
3rd Thursdays | | 850.245.6400 | | Museum of Florida History | | 500 S. Bronough Street | | A palette for all your senses, 3rd Thurdays is a great way to experience Florida's history. Come and listen to live music, meet local artists, mingle with an eclectic mix of local people, and enjoy the artist happenings in Tallahassee. Beer, wine, and food are available for purchase. | | $10 MFH members, $15 non-members | | www.museumoffloridahistory.com |
| Aug 22, 2008 - 8:00pm
A Classical Evening at Opperman | | (850) 487-3170 x487 | | Opperman Music Hall | | FSU Campus | | Trios Solis, all members of the artist/faculty at Florida State University's College of Music will perform to benefit WFSQ 91.5 FM, your classical music source. Corinne Stillwell, violin, Gregory Sauer, cello and Read Gainsford, piano will perform Haydn Trio in E-Flat Major, Schoenfield Café Music, and Brahms Trio #1 in B Major, Op. 8. Tickets may be purchased online at wfsu.org or by phone at (850) 487-3170 x316 or 351 | | $35 Patron(includes post concert reception with performers) $15 General Ad | | Jennifer Wolf | | jwolf@wfsu.org | | http://www,wfsu.org |
| Aug 22, 2008 - 11:15 a.m.; Program starts at Noon
Florida State Football Kick Off Lunch | | 850-644-2761 | | Leon County Civic Center | | Join us to get your first glimpse of the 2008 Seminole Football Team and hear Coach Bobby Bowden give his "State of the Seminoles" address!
Fifty-eight years after writing the FSU Fight Song, distinguished professor Tommie Wright takes the stage at our Kickoff Luncheon to perform his historic composition. Join us as we honor this legendary professor and friend of Seminoles everywhere.
| | $25 Members; $35 Non-Members | | http://alumni.fsu.edu/community/Page.aspx?pid=1212&srcid=1212 |
| Aug 23, 2008 - 10:00 am
Planning a Fall Garden | | 850-997-7373 | | One Heart Earth Center | | 150 W. Madison, Monticello | | Spend the morning with Betty O'Toole from O'Toole's Herb Farm in Madison. Plan what to plant in October when Betty will return on October 5th with organic herbs and plants to place in your garden, RSVP please. | | $15.00 | | Sallie Worley | | sallieindia@yahoo.com |
| Aug 22, 2008 - Aug 24, 2008
Amateur Softball Association Men's Class A Industrial Slow Pitch National Cham | | 850-891-3819 | | James Messer Fields | | Tallahassee will play host to the 2008 Amatuer Softball Association Men's Class A Industrial Slow Pitch National Championship. The event will take place August 22 - 24 at James Messer Fields. All qualifying ASA members are welcome to compete. | | Wayne Funderburke | | wayne.funderburke@talgov.com | | www.asasoftball.com |
| Aug 21, 2008 - Aug 24, 2008
Amatuer Softball Association COED Class A Slow Pitch National Championship | | 850-891-3819 | | James Messer Fields | | Tallahassee will play host to the 2008 Amatuer Softball Association Coed Class A Slow Pitch National Championship. The event will take place August 21 - 24 at James Messer Fields. All qualifying ASA members are welcome to compete. | | Wayne Funderburke | | wayne.funderburke@talgov.com | | www.asasoftball.com |
| Aug 21, 2008 - Aug 24, 2008
ASA Coed Class A Slow Pitch National Championships | | James Messer Fields | | Amatuer Softball Association National Championship drawing in athletes from all over the country to Tallahassee. | | www.asasoftball.com |
| Aug 23, 2008 - Aug 24, 2008
Exotic Bird Fair and Festival | | 850-841-1773 | | North Florida Fairgrounds | | S. Monroe at Paul Russell Rd. | | Enjoy a day of performing birds, educational programs, vendors displaying exotic birds, toys, food, cages and more. | | Jill deBedout | | jillsbirdz@yahoo.com | | www.bigbendbirdclub.com |
| Aug 23, 2008 - Aug 24, 2008 - 9 am-5 pm Saturday; 10 am-4 pm Sunday
Exotic Bird Fair and Festival | | 850-841-1773 | | North Florida Fairgrounds | | 441 Paul Russell Rd. | | Enjoy a day of performing birds, educational programs, vendors displaying exotic birds, toys, food, cages and more.
| | Jill de Bedout | | jillsbirdz@yahoo.com | | www.bigbendbirdclub.com |
| Aug 21, 2008 - Aug 24, 2008 - various
Wild Thing Tennis Tournament | | Forestmeadows | | Divisions:
Men's Doubles 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 8.5 and Open; Women's Doubles 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 8.5 and Open; Mixed Doubles 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 8.5 and Open. Proceeds benefit the Goose Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, Inc. | | Entry Fee: $25/player per event; $40/player for two events | | Beth Ward | | beth@gooscreekwildlifesanctuary.org | | www.goosecreekwildlifesanctuary.org |
| Aug 26, 2008 - 7:00pm - 8:15p.m.
Dog Days Sunset Walking Tours | | (850) 561-0317 or (850 212-2063 | | Downtown Chain of Parks | | across from Urbane Restaurant and Bar, Park Avenue | | Tues. in August. Meet at the fountain in Ponce De Leon Park, between Adams and Monroe. Leisurely guided walking tours around the historic Park Avenue Chain of Parks (slight hills). The route is between Old City Cemetery on MLK, and the remains of the Old May Oak, E. Gadsden. Hear about this area's Deep South Customs, haunts, architecture, people, and events. Well behaved dogs are welcome accompanied by their responsible dog owners. A healthy and fun thing to do before or after dinning downtown. Reservations required, preferably by noon the day of the tour. | | $10/pp; $3 children 4 and under | | Beth LaCivita | | tours@historicfloridaconsulting.com | | www.ToursInTallahassee.com |
| | Aug 30, 2008 - 8:00-12:00 pm
Party and Dance at the Opera House | | 850-997-4242 | | Monticello Opera House | | Courthouse Circle, Monticello, FL | | Dance the night away with two local bands. You may remember the Chaotics from the 60"s. Bill and Lisa Moon have gathered them together again to play your favorites. Then 19 South keeps the party going with good old southern rock. Lite bites and a cash bar will be provided. | | $10.00 | | Jan Rickey | | moperahouse@juno.com | | www.MonticelloFloridaOperaHouse.com |
| May 12, 2008 - Aug 31, 2008 - Regular Museum Hours
Sunshine and Sand | | 850.245.6400 | | Museum of Florida History | | 500 South Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL | | The exhibit highlights how tourists have changed over the century from the wealthy to the average American. Beaches were also used by the military to train during wartime. Vintage objects are included in the exhibit. | | Free | | Wanda Richey | | wrichey@dos.state.fl.us | | www.museumoffloridahistory.com |
| Aug 28, 2008 - Nov 09, 2008 - M-F, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.;Sat. 10:00 am to 4:30; Sun. 12:00%2
Through The Looking Glass | | 850.245.6400 | | Museum of Florida History | | 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL | | In partnership with Quilters Unlimited of Tallahassee, the Museum opens the 27th annual Capital City Quilt Show. Many hand-crafted and machine-made quilts and wall hangings will be on display. There is a chance to win the "opportunity quilt" and to participate in the silent auction throughout the run of the show. | | Free | | Wanda Richey | | wrichey@dos.state.fl.us | | www.museumoffloridahistory.com |
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