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An American Celebration: Lift Every Voice
Presented by Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra (Online)
Saturday, July 4, 2020



Enjoy a free concert featuring all-American music performed by the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra in the comfort of your home. In addition to favorite patriotic tunes, listeners will enjoy blues, rock n' roll, soul, and funk.

The Tallahassee Ballet Performance Fridays
Presented by The Tallahassee Ballet  (Online)
June 26 - September 6, 2020



Delight in the expressive and emotional art of dance brought to you by talented and gifted dancers, choreographers, musicians, and artistic staff from the comfort of your home.

The Encore Band: A Tribute to the Music of Willie Nelson 
Presented by Monticello Opera House
Friday, July 3, 2020



Hear the Encore Band perform an entire show of Willie Nelson's music, including all the classic hits that he recorded and made popular in swing, jazz, country, blues, pop and rock. 

Seating reservations required. 

a d v e r t i s e m e n t



Marona's Fantastic Tale
Presented by Tallahassee Film Society  (Online)
June 19 - July 24, 2020



Through an abstract, psychedelic lens, director Anca Damian takes the audience on an adventure through the life of a dog. She traces the narrative of a recuse mutt that has experienced all of life's wonders and tribulations; poverty, wealth, love, and scorn. 

COCA Spotlight:
Ephraim J. Rotter
Historian and Curator for the Thomasville History Center

Behind the Scenes with COCA:
Southern Shakespeare Company


Learn more about the Southern Shakespeare Company  hereSee their Behind the Scenes feature on Facebook .

The complete series is on our website here.
Submit your own Behind the Scenes feature  here .
Creative Tallahassee - Online
Presented by COCA (Online)
July 1 - September 14, 2020



Highlighted in this annual, multi-media show is the work of many established and emerging local artists. This exhibition is typically on view at the City Hall Art Gallery and, due to space constraints, a jury helps select 50 artworks for display. The pandemic has forced the gallery to close temporarily, so COCA decided to move the annual Creative Tallahassee exhibit online. Without physical space limitations, we were able to include all 93 applicants and their 254 paintings, drawings, photographs, textiles, sculptures, and more. 

Summer Season by  Christine Black
Presented by Live Oak Gallery
July 1 - 31, 2020 



This new collection of waterworks from artist Christine Black reflects the stormy iridescent colors of the summer season on the gulf coast.

Gallery attendees must follow social distancing guidelines.

Creating with Clay
Presented by LeMoyne Arts
June 29 - July 2, 2020



Have fun sculpting clay wuth artist Nancy Jefferson in her 8-week adult classes. All techniques of hand-building and wheel throwing will be explored. From functional to sculptural, the sky is the limit to what you can create. 

More info on the Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and  Thursday classes.

Click the listing for participation guidelines
COCA on Instagram : Artistic Responses


Title: We are Born with Targets on Our Backs
Artist: Edith Juanah (@paint.with.e)
Medium: Acrylic on canvas

Description: I painted an image of a father holding up his son at a protest. The sign the son is holding reads," I am 7 and I already know pain and fear. By the time I am old enough to go to college, I will know pain, fear, trauma, injustice, and maybe even death.". I wanted to show that the trauma and fear we feel is almost inherent; we feel it from a very young age and it almost never really goes away. It is an indescribable feeling being black in the world right now; as if all eyes are on you to either act in a way which confirms an already racist belief or act in a way that promotes our race and culture. When we really think about it, our children have the same fears and trauma that our grandparents did in the '60s and our great grandparents had in the times before that. These are the ideas I wanted to portray in this painting"
 (Click the image to view the post.)

COCA seeks your artistic responses and reflections on current events. Drop us an email at info@tallahasseearts.org.
Community Resources 


     
COCA Classifieds:  Info for artists working in all disciplines, as well as arts philanthropists, and arts professionals, including COVID-19 resources (funding and workshops). Classifieds are listed on the Tallahassee Arts Guide newsletter and there is a Classifieds newsletter every Thursday. Update your email preferences here.



Last week, Leon County launched the social media campaign  It's Not Too Much to Mask,
to encourage the use of masks and facial coverings in public. If you'd like to participate, post a masked-up selfie and share why you wear a mask and for whom using #MaskOnLeon.

 

 

CAMPS

Jewelry Camp
Presented by You're Maker at You're Maker
Jun 29, 2020 - Jul 02, 2020

Into the Woods Art Camp
Presented by Danielle Figueroa Art at Danielle Figueroa Art
Jun 29, 2020 - Jul 03, 2020

Girls Can Do Anything! Camp
Presented by The Oasis Center for Women & Girls at The Oasis Center for Women and Girls
Jun 01, 2020 - Jul 24, 2020

The Bardlings 2020 Summer Intensive
Presented by Southern Shakespeare Company at Online/Virtual Space
Jun 22, 2020 - Jul 24, 2020

Firefly Pottery Summer Camps 2020
Presented by Firefly Pottery at Firefly Pottery
Jun 29, 2020 - Jul 31, 2020

Around the World - LeMoyne Arts Online Summer Camp
Presented by LeMoyne Arts at Online/Virtual Space
Jun 01, 2020 - Aug 07, 2020

Tallahassee Museum Summer Camp 2020
Presented by Tallahassee Museum at Tallahassee Museum
Jun 01, 2020 - Aug 07, 2020

Tots and Trails Summer Camp
Presented by Tots and Trails at North-side community center
Jun 01, 2020 - Aug 07, 2020

Virtual Summer Camp
Presented by Mission San Luis at Online/Virtual Space
Jun 15, 2020 - Aug 31, 2020

DANCE

The Tallahassee Ballet Performance Fridays
Presented by The Tallahassee Ballet at Online/Virtual Space
Jun 26, 2020 - Sep 06, 2020

FILM

Military Wives
Presented by Tallahassee Film Society at Online/Virtual Space
May 29, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020

Clementine
Presented by Tallahassee Film Society at Online/Virtual Space
May 08, 2020 - Jul 08, 2020

Papicha
Presented by Tallahassee Film Society at Online/Virtual Space
Jun 05, 2020 - Jul 10, 2020

Yourself and Yours
Presented by Tallahassee Film Society at Online/Virtual Space
Jun 12, 2020 - Jul 12, 2020

Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
Presented by Tallahassee Film Society at Online/Virtual Space
Jun 10, 2020 - Jul 17, 2020

Whose Streets?
Presented by Tallahassee Film Society at Online/Virtual Space
Jun 10, 2020 - Jul 17, 2020

I Am Not Your Negro
Presented by Tallahassee Film Society at Online/Virtual Space
Jun 10, 2020 - Jul 17, 2020

A Towering Task: The Story of the Peace Corps
Presented by Tallahassee Film Society at Online/Virtual Space
May 22, 2020 - Jul 22, 2020

Marona's Fantastic Tale
Presented by Tallahassee Film Society at Online/Virtual Space
Jun 19, 2020 - Jul 24, 2020

Diana Kennedy: Nothing Fancy
Presented by Tallahassee Film Society at Online/Virtual Space
May 27, 2020 - Jul 27, 2020

John Lewis: Good Trouble
Presented by Tallahassee Film Society at Online/Virtual Space
Jul 03, 2020 - Sep 01, 2020

HISTORY & HERITAGE

History in Your Hands Historical Map
Presented by Leon County Government at Online/Virtual Space
Mar 16, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020

Virtual Tours of The Grove Museum
Presented by The Grove Museum at Online/Virtual Space
Apr 28, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020

Thomasville's Historic Walking and Driving Tour
Presented by Thomasville Visitors Center at Thomasville Visitors Center and Municipal Auditorium
May 06, 2020 - May 31, 2021

KIDS

Dance Party - Leon County Library Virtual Summer Programming
Presented by Leon County Public Library at LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library
Jun 29, 2020

Virtual Story Time with the Leon County Public Library
Presented by Leon County Public Library at Online/Virtual Space
Jun 18, 2020 - Jun 17, 2021

Virtual Baby Time at the Leon County Public Library
Presented by Leon County Public Library at Online/Virtual Space
Jun 19, 2020 - Jun 18, 2021

Virtual Sing-Along with the Leon County Public Library
Presented by Leon County Public Library at Online/Virtual Space
Jun 22, 2020 - Jun 21, 2021

Virtual Story Time with the Leon County Public Library
Presented by Leon County Public Library at Online/Virtual Space
Jun 23, 2020 - Jun 22, 2021

MUSIC

Kids Go for B'roque 2020 Online Student Showcase
Presented by Bach Parley String Academy at Online/Virtual Space
Jun 14, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020

A Tribute to the Music of Willie Nelson with The Encore Band
Presented by Monticello Opera House at Monticello Opera House
Jul 03, 2020

An American Celebration: Lift Every Voice!
Presented by Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra at Online/Virtual Space
Jul 04, 2020

Facebook Live Virtual Happy Hour in the Garden!
Presented by Jeri's Midtown Cafe at Facebook Live
May 15, 2020 - Aug 28, 2020

TSO at Home
Presented by Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra at Online/Virtual Space
Mar 23, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020

THEATRE & LITERATURE

Mickee Faust Goes Corona-Viral
Presented by Mickee Faust Club for the Really Dramatic Arts at Online/Virtual Space
May 11, 2020 - Aug 31, 2020

School's Out Story Time - Online
Presented by NRM Performance Studio at Online/Virtual Space
Mar 27, 2020 - Mar 26, 2021

The Ethermage Saga by David Ekrut
Presented by Author Dr. David Ekrut at Online/Virtual Space
Mar 30, 2020 - May 31, 2021

VISUAL ART

Explore Bill Thursby's East Winds
Presented by Gadsden Arts Center & Museum at Online/Virtual Space
Apr 16, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020

Play Gadsden Arts BINGO on Instagram
Presented by Gadsden Arts Center & Museum at Online/Virtual Space
Apr 16, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020

Flattening the Curve - Original Art Masks
Presented by 621 Gallery at Online/Virtual Space
Jun 15, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020

Art Auction to benefit The Movement 850
Presented by at
Jun 24, 2020 - Jul 03, 2020

Gadsden Arts reopening Wed. - Sat. by Appt. (reservations required)
Presented by Gadsden Arts Center & Museum at Gadsden Arts Center & Museum
Jun 01, 2020 - Jul 06, 2020

Amidst Everything
Presented by Venvi Art Gallery at Online/Virtual Space
Jun 10, 2020 - Jul 10, 2020

Make your reservation to experience Eddy Mumma: Compelled to Create!
Presented by Gadsden Arts Center & Museum at Gadsden Arts Center & Museum
Jun 01, 2020 - Jul 11, 2020

Color of Light: Retrospective & New Works of Marina Brown
Presented by LeMoyne Arts at LeMoyne Arts
Jun 25, 2020 - Jul 31, 2020

Christine Black - Summer Season
Presented by Live Oak Gallery at Live Oak Gallery
Jul 01, 2020 - Jul 31, 2020

Paws, Claws, Wings & Scales
Presented by The Joe Center for the Arts at Online/Virtual Space
Jul 02, 2020 - Aug 08, 2020

Tallahassee Senior Center for the Arts Online Gallery
Presented by Tallahassee Senior Center at Online/Virtual Space
Jun 18, 2020 - Aug 31, 2020

Creative Tallahassee - Online
Presented by Council on Culture & Arts (COCA) at COCA Online Gallery
Jul 01, 2020 - Sep 14, 2020

Salute To Essential Workers
Presented by Anderson Brickler Gallery at Anderson Brickler Gallery
May 18, 2020 - Sep 26, 2020

Gadsden Arts is open. Reservations Required. The 2020 Collection Exhibition: Recent Acquisitions
Presented by Gadsden Arts Center & Museum at Gadsden Arts Center & Museum
Feb 04, 2020 - Jan 31, 2021

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

Online Music Lessons - Piano, Dulcimer, Cello
Presented by Cabin Hill Music at Cabin Hill Music Studio
Mar 23, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020

Art at Home: Nature Crayon Rubbing
Presented by Gadsden Arts Center & Museum at Online/Virtual Space
Apr 07, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020

Art at Home: Bubble Art
Presented by Gadsden Arts Center & Museum at Online/Virtual Space
Apr 07, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020

Art at Home: Big Bend Quilt Trail
Presented by Gadsden Arts Center & Museum at Online/Virtual Space
Apr 07, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020

Art at Home: Salt Dough
Presented by Gadsden Arts Center & Museum at Online/Virtual Space
Apr 07, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020

Art at Home: Paper Folding
Presented by Gadsden Arts Center & Museum at Online/Virtual Space
Apr 07, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020

Crochet Face Mask Ear Protector Tutorial
Presented by Tallahassee Museum at Online/Virtual Space
Apr 15, 2020 - Jul 01, 2020

Rags2Bags/Sustainable Tallahassee Cloth Mask Dropoff & Kit Pick-Up
Presented by Sustainable Tallahassee at Manna Cottage, Faith Presbyterian Church
Apr 16, 2020 - Jul 02, 2020

The Tallahassee Ballet 2020 4-Week Zoom Summer Class Session
Presented by The Tallahassee Ballet at Online/Virtual Space
Jun 16, 2020 - Jul 09, 2020

Jazz Technique ONLINE
Presented by Ms Mary Roberts LLC at Online/Virtual Space
Jun 07, 2020 - Jul 28, 2020

Music Theater Jazz - Online
Presented by Ms Mary Roberts LLC at Online/Virtual Space
Jun 07, 2020 - Jul 29, 2020

Beginner Showgirl
Presented by Ms Mary Roberts LLC at Online/Virtual Space
Jun 07, 2020 - Jul 29, 2020

Teen Programs - Leon County Library Virtual Summer Programming
Presented by Leon County Public Library at Online/Virtual Space
Jun 04, 2020 - Jul 30, 2020

Make Galaxy Slime with Daniel
Presented by Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee at Online/Virtual Space
Mar 31, 2020 - Jul 31, 2020

Paper Chromatography with Liana
Presented by Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee at Online/Virtual Space
Mar 31, 2020 - Jul 31, 2020

Clouds with Christina
Presented by Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee at Online/Virtual Space
Apr 03, 2020 - Jul 31, 2020

Proper Hand Washing with Christina
Presented by Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee at Online/Virtual Space
Apr 07, 2020 - Jul 31, 2020

Bioplastic Bouncy Balls with Daniel
Presented by Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee at Online/Virtual Space
Apr 10, 2020 - Jul 31, 2020

Ice Fishing with Liana
Presented by Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee at Online/Virtual Space
Apr 14, 2020 - Jul 31, 2020

Build a Density Tower with Daniel
Presented by Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee at Online/Virtual Space
Apr 17, 2020 - Jul 31, 2020

IMAX Movie Monday: Wild Oceans
Presented by Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee at Online/Virtual Space
Apr 20, 2020 - Jul 31, 2020

Engineering is Elementary: "Saving Salila's Turtle"
Presented by Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee at Online/Virtual Space
Apr 20, 2020 - Jul 31, 2020

IMAX Movie Monday: The Water Brothers
Presented by Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee at Online/Virtual Space
Apr 20, 2020 - Jul 31, 2020

Secret Messages in Invisible Ink with Daniel
Presented by Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee at Online/Virtual Space
Apr 28, 2020 - Jul 31, 2020

May the Fourth Be With You! Star Wars Day
Presented by Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee at Online/Virtual Space
May 04, 2020 - Jul 31, 2020

Kitchen Chemistry: Tie Dye with Food
Presented by Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee at Online/Virtual Space
May 07, 2020 - Jul 31, 2020

Engineering is Elementary: Mariana Becomes a Butterfly
Presented by Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee at Online/Virtual Space
May 13, 2020 - Jul 31, 2020

Engineering is Elementary: Make a Hand Pollinator
Presented by Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee at Online/Virtual Space
May 13, 2020 - Jul 31, 2020

IMAX & Activity: Dinosaurs Alive!
Presented by Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee at Online/Virtual Space
May 22, 2020 - Jul 31, 2020

Kitchen Chemistry: Making Salt Dough
Presented by Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee at Online/Virtual Space
May 29, 2020 - Jul 31, 2020

IMAX & Activity: Mummies
Presented by Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee at Online/Virtual Space
Jun 04, 2020 - Jul 31, 2020

Engineering is Elementary: Kwame's Sound
Presented by Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee at Online/Virtual Space
Jun 10, 2020 - Jul 31, 2020

Engineering is Elementary: Build a Homemade Drum
Presented by Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee at Online/Virtual Space
Jun 10, 2020 - Jul 31, 2020

Build a Homemade Sundial with Daniel
Presented by Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee at Online/Virtual Space
Jun 15, 2020 - Jul 31, 2020

IMAX & Activity: Dream Big
Presented by Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee at Online/Virtual Space
Jun 18, 2020 - Jul 31, 2020

Online Belly Dance Beginner Class
Presented by Expressions Movement Studio at Online/Virtual Space
Apr 04, 2020 - Aug 01, 2020

Monday Evening Creating with Clay
Presented by LeMoyne Arts at LeMoyne Arts
Jun 22, 2020 - Aug 10, 2020

Tuesday Morning Creating with Clay
Presented by LeMoyne Arts at LeMoyne Arts
Jun 23, 2020 - Aug 11, 2020

Wednesday Evening Creating with Clay
Presented by LeMoyne Arts at LeMoyne Arts
Jun 24, 2020 - Aug 12, 2020

Thursday Evening Creating with Clay
Presented by LeMoyne Arts at LeMoyne Arts
Jun 25, 2020 - Aug 13, 2020

IMAX & Activity: National Parks Adventure
Presented by Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee at Online/Virtual Space
Jul 04, 2020 - Aug 31, 2020

Engineering is Elementary: Paulo's Parachute Mission
Presented by Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee at Online/Virtual Space
Jun 23, 2020 - Aug 31, 2020

Engineering is Elementary: Design a Parachute
Presented by Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee at Online/Virtual Space
Jun 23, 2020 - Aug 31, 2020


 

 
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