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Celebrate the spirit of the Olympics with an elegant and diverse tea party that showcases flavors from around the world. In this unique cooking class, you’ll learn to prepare an array of international finger foods, sweets, and teas, perfect for hosting your own global-themed tea party. Our experienced instructor, Jessica McMullen, will guide you through (more…)

09 FSU Health Expo: Bridging Health, Technology & Research Wed., Sept. 11, 2:00 to 6:00 pm This unique event brings together Florida State University, Tallahassee Senior Center and a multitude of community partners to learn about FSU’s innovative research in the field of health. This is an opportunity to engage with researchers, learn about ongoing (more…)

Visit the historic home of John Gilmore Riley built in 1890 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. Next, embark on a step on – step off guided tour that highlights other African American legacies and landmarks such as Frenchtown and the Meek-Eaton Black Archives at FAMU, that accentuate Tallahassee’s diverse (more…)

Grant Peeples tells the story of how, in 1995, he sold or gave away everything he owned and moved to a small island off the coast of Nicaragua. In Joseph Campbell terms, it was his own little hero’s journey. He dug a well by hand, built a small house, installed solar panels and a windmill, planted a garden (more…)

The Thomasville History Center enriches the community through the exploration and discovery of its history, people, and stories. The History Center’s collections have grown to include more than 125,000 photographs and innumerable objects and documents related to Thomasville and Thomas County’s past. In addition, seven historic buildings have been restored and are now included in tours (more…)

17 Lunch with the Doctor: The Healthy Back Kitchen Fri, Sept. 13, 11:00 am– 12:30 pm Presented by Dr. Griffin R. Baum, Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare’s newest Neurosurgeon. Dr. Baum is a complex spine surgeon, and passionate cook, and author who has written a book called “The Healthy Back Kitchen.”  You will  learn about tips and (more…)

You have looked up at the night sky and seen dozens of stars or the moon or the bright points of light from the planets in our solar system. There is so much more. What lurks beyond the lights in the skies over Tallahassee? Come enjoy a collection of images taken by the instructor with his (more…)

Embark on a captivating journey through Tallahassee’s vibrant past with the artworks along the History and Culture Trail. Running parallel to FAMU Way, this trail memorializes the contributions and cultural impact of the economic engines, community activists, and everyday heroes who lived in the communities highlighted. The project’s Public Art Manager Amanda Karioth Thompson, will (more…)