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Tallahassee 2001 Annual Events
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Includes Maranna, Wakulla, Thomasville, Apalachicola

JANUARY
Jan 1 -Feb 18 LOXACATCHEE RIVERS SERIES exhibit
Governor's Gallery, The Capitol S Duval St Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm (850)487-2980 FREE

Jan 1 - Apr 30 PEAK BLOOMING SEASON
Floral architecture features hundreds of camellia and azalea varieties plus historic Maclay home. Maclay State Gardens 3540 Thomasville Rd 8 am-Sunset (850)487-4556 $3/Adults, $1.50/Kids 7-12 FREE/Kids under 6

Jan 1 - Mar 15 FLORIDA LANDSCAPES
Jacksonville artist, Alison Watson exibits her work Old Capitol Museum South Monroe St Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm, Sat 10 am-4:30, Sun noon-4:3 (850)487-1902 FREE

Jan 1 - Jun 3 FOLLOW THAT DREAM: FLORIDA'S ROCK AND ROLL LEGENDS
exhibit highlights 50 years of rock and roll and popular music in Florida. Museum of Florida History 500 s Bronough St Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm, Sat 10 am-4:30 pm, Sun noon- (850)488-1484 FREE

Jan 1 ATLANTIC BEACH ARTIST EXHIBITION
Supreme Court Rotunda 500 S Duval St Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm (850)487-2980 FREE

Jan 1 - Feb 8 ENDANGERED SPECIES exhibit
22nd Floor Gallery, The Capitol South Duval St Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm, Sat-Sun 9 am-3 pm (hourly guide (850)487-2980 FREE

Jan 1 - Feb 11 SELECTED WORKS exhibit
22nd Floor Gallery, The Capitol South Duval St Mon-Fri 8 am- 5 pm, Sat-Sun 9 am-3 pm (hourly guide (850)487-2980 FREE

Jan 1 JUNKANOO NEW YEAR'S PARADES
Nassau and Freeport, Bahamas

Jan 1 - Feb 10 ALL ABOUT FLORIDA exhibit
Judicial Meeting Room, Florida Supreme Court Building Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm (850)487-2980 FREE

Jan 1 - Jan 28 "PERSPECTIVE & PERCEPTION" AND "THE TWO AND THREE DIMEN
"Perceptive and Perception" Gallery talk with DiMino, Jan 22 at 7 pm. Reception for Uhfelder and DiMino, Jan 23 from 5:30-7 pm. Thomasville Cultural Center 600 E Washington St Thomasville, GA Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, Sat-Sun 1-5 pm (912)226-0588 FREE

Jan 1 - Feb 16 HEALING PALMS exhibit
Cabinet Meeting Room, The Capitol S Duval St Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm (850)487-2980 FREE

Jan 3 ARCHAEOLOGY TOUR
The proceess and profession of archaeology through games and hands on activities. Mission San Luis 2020 West Mission Road 11 am (850) 487-3711 FREE

Jan 4 FSU EVENING STUDENT ORIENTATION AND PART-TIME STUDENT REGISTRATION
Date: Thursday, , 01 Turnbull Conference Center 555 W Pensacola St Thurs 7-9 pm, Fri 7 am-6 pm (850)644-7550 FEE

Jan 5 TIBETAN MONKS OF DREPUNG GOMANG MONASTERY
Date: Friday, , 01 Unity Church of Tallahassee 1630 Crowder Rd 7-10 pm (850)668-9419 $20/Adults, $10/Children under 12

Jan 6 TIBETAN MONKS OF DREPUNG GOMANG MONASTERY
Unitarian Universalist Church of Tallahassee 2810 N Meridian Rd 7-10 pm (850)668-9419 $20/Adults, $10/Children under 12

Jan 6 - Nov 6 CANDLELIGHT TOUR
Living Civil War demonstation with tour of historic Gregory House Torreya State Park Marianna, FL 1-5 pm (850)643-2674 $2

Jan 7 -Jan 14 TALLAHASSEE USTA WOMEN'S SATELLITE TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Professional tournament includes players from all over the U.S. and the World. FSU, Scott Speicher Facilities (850)926-4975

Jan 7 ROCK AND ROLL SUNDAY
Date: Sunday, , 01 Spotlights the history of rock music in Florida and hands-on activities Museum of Florida History 500 South Bronough Street 1-3 pm (850) 488-1484 FREE

Jan 10 UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY
Open-air festival celebrates diversity with many community organizations and programs, food booths, arts and crafts, performances and more. Kleman Plaza S Duval St, Downtown 11 am-4 pm (850)222-6111 FREE

Jan 11 QUILTERS OF TALLAHASSEE MONTLY MEETING
Quilters of all ages, abilities and those who appreciate the art of quilting are welcome. Quilters United of Tallahassee. Meridian Woods Church of Christ 2870 North Meridian Road 6:30 Social, 7:00 p.m. Meeting Dawn Griffin (850) 668-0274 N/A

Jan 12 -, Feb 9 FOUR PHOTOGRAPHERS
Mark Abrahamson, Stanwood, WA Jesse Lovano-Kerr, Tallahassee, FL Bernard Phillips, Tallahssee, FL Beth Reynolds, St. Petersburg, FL

Jan 12 THE ANNUAL STAR SPANGLED BLUES GATHERING
Music festival celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., featuring the best in R&B artists, arts and crafts, food booths (includes a Sunday Brunch). Dave's CC Club, off Bannerman Rd (850)894-0181

Jan 12 - Apr 1 UKIYO-E PRINTS FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
FSU Museum of Fine Arts 250 Fine Arts Building, corner Copeland and Call s Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm, Sat-Sun 1-4 pm (850)644-6836 FREE

Jan 12 - Feb 11 "THE FACULTY ANNUAL"
Art work of faculty and visiting artists in various media. Fine Arts Building 250 Fine Arts Building, corner of Copeland and Cal Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm, Sat-Sun 1-4 pm (850)644-6836 FREE

Jan 13 FIRESIDE CHAT
Relax before a crackling fire and listen to tales of Florida folklore (dinner available). Wakulla State Park and Lodge 550 Wakulla Park Drive 8 pm (850)224-5950 FREE

Jan 13 FLINT RIVER SUCKER FISH FESTIVAL
Features food, fishing tournament, live entertainment and contests Earl May Boat Basis Bainbridge, GA noon -6 pm (229) 248-2000 FREE

Jan 14 27TH ANNUAL CAPITOL CITY CLASSIC
Marathon, half-marathon and 2-mile run. Tallallahassee Nurseries 2911 Thomasville Road 8 am (850) 893-6816 FREE

Jan 16 - Apr 1 "THE PLEASURES OF SIGHT ANDSTATE OF BEING"
exhibit explores aspects of current practices in abstract painting with works by Yves Gaucher, Agnes Martin, Guido Molinari, Gerhard Richter and others. Fine Arts Building 250 Fine Arts Building, corner of Copeland and Cal Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm, Sat-Sun 1-4 pm (850)644-6836 FREE

Jan 18 - Jan 21 "WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION"
Agatha Christie's courtroom drama. Tallahassee Little Theater 1861 Thomasville Road Thurs-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm (850) 224-8474 $12/Adults, $10/Students & Seniors

Jan 18 IGNAT SOLZHENITSYN PIANIST
Thomasville Cultural Center 600 East Washington Street, Thomasville, GA 8 pm (912) 226-7404 Fee

Jan 19 KALEDIOSCOPE FACULTY CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES: "TRIO CON BRIO"
FSU Opperman Music Hall corner of Copeland and Call Streets 8 pm (850) 644-6500 Fee

Jan 19 WORLD ROLLER HOCKEY SOUTHEAST REGIONAL
Tallahassee Sportsplex 3215 Sessions Road call for schedule (850) 668-7709 or (8

Jan 19 - Feb 25 "RETROSPECTIVE: LINDA VAN BECK & JOHN HART"
Acrylics, Water Media and Watercolors. LeMoyne Art Foundation 125 North Gadsden Street (850) 222-8800 $1/Adults, FREE/Children under 12, FREE Sunday (Op

Jan 19 ANOTHER REALITY
Photography by Marty Jaron Nomad's Gallery 508 West Gaines Street 11 am-6 pm (850) 681-3222 FREE

Jan 20 WETLANDS TOUR
Explore area floodplain, plant and animal life; breakfast and lunch available Wakulla Springs State Park 550 Wakulla Park Drive 10 am-noon (850) 224-5950 FREE with park admission

Jan 20 ANNUAL GIRL SCOUT COOKIE KICK-OFF
Date: Saturday, , 01 Songs, cheers, fashion show, cookie eating contest and prizes. Governor's Square Mall 1500 Apalachee Parkway 1-3 pm (850) 386-2131 FREE

Jan 24 TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY
LeRoy Collins Library 200 West Park Avenue 11 am-2 pm (850) 487-2665 FREE

Jan 24 SESQUICENTENNIAL
Florida State University celebrates it's 150th anniversary. Westcott Plaza at the Westcott Building corner of College and Copeland Streets (850) 644-1000 Free

Jan 24 CURATOR'S MORNING TOUR
Featuring Van Beck and Harte LeMoyne Art Foundation 125 North Gadsden Street 10 am (850) 222-8800 FREE

Jan 25 - 28 "WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION"
Agatha Christie's courtroom drama. Tallahassee Little Theater 1861 Thomasville Road Thurs-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm (850) 224-8474 $12/Adults, $10/Students & Seniors

Jan 26 THE IMPRESARIO BY M.A. MOZART
a "Family Theatre Series" presentation by Atlanta Opera Studio. Thomasville Cultural Center 600 East Washington Street 7 pm (912) 226-0588 $2/General, $1/Members and children

Jan 26 RADIANT SPACES
Paintings by Mark Messersmith and Ray Burggraf. Opening reception January 26, 7-9 pm, FREE. Gadsden Arts Center 13 North Madison Street Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm (850) 875-4866 FREE

Jan 27 41ST ANNAUL RATTLESNAKE ROUND UP
Features 200+ arts and crafts booths, carnival rides, entertainment, food booths and snake demonstrations/lectures. Fairgrounds, Whigman, GA (912) 377-3663

Jan 27 CAMELLIA SHOW
Date: Saturday, Garden Center, Thomasville, GA 1002 South Broad Street 1-5 pm (800) 704-2350

Jan 27 18TH ANNUAL CHILDREN'S DAY
Date: Saturday, 01 Hands-on crafts, music, games and performances by local artists Museum of Florida History 500 South Bronough Street 11 am-4 pm (850) 488-1484 FREE

Jan 29 AN EVENING WITH DEEPAK CHOPRA
FSU Ruby Diamond Auditorium corner of College and Copeland Streets` 7:30 pm (850) 878-8643 $35/Reserve, $25/General ($5 less in advance)

Jan 30 SPANISH CLOLONIAL LIFEWAYS AND LIVING HISTORY
Costumed interpreters and living history village portrays Spanish colonial lifestyles, plus interactive activities. Mission San Luis 2020 West Mission Road 10 am-2 pm (850) 487-3711 FREE

Jan 31 - Feb 3 CABARET
Cabaret is a musical ahead of its time. Daring and visionary, the play uses the music of the Kit at Klub to comment on the netherworld of Berlin at the cusp of Hitler's regime. The play's action reflects the escalating pace of the Nazis' rise to power. A smash hit in 1966, 1972, and again in 1998, Cabaret remains a startling and relentless metaphor for the gathering storm. FSU Campus FSU School of Theatre-Mainstage 8p.m. Tobyn Leigh (850)-644-6488 General Public $10, Seniors/State Employees $8, St

FEBRUARY
Feb 1 CAB CALLOWAY'S LEGACY OF SWING
Thomasville Cultural Center 600 East Washington Street 8 pm (912) 226-7404 Fee

Feb 2 BROOKWOOD MUSICAL
"High Button Shoes" Thomasville, GA (912) 226-8070

Feb 3 JUNIOR LEAGUE HOEDOWN
Date: Saturday,, 01 Adult only event that includes BBQ, bon fire and Country Line dancing Bradfordville Hunt Club off Bannerman Road 7-11 pm (850) 224-9161 $25/Person

Saturday, Feb 3 UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY
FSU Ruby Diamond Auditorium corner of College Avenue and Copeland Street 8 pm (850) 644-6500 Fee

Feb 3 JUNIOR LEAGUE OF TALLAHASSEE FAMILY FUN ROUND UP
Western theme event features games, crafts, activities, contests, food, school group performances and more. Bradfordville Hunt Club off Bannerman Road 10 am-2 pm (850) 224-9161 $5/Family

Feb 4 5TH ANNUAL FORGOTTEN COAST CHEF'S SAMPLER
Over 15 area chefs cook up delicious seafood dishes; includes a silent auction Apalachicola, FL 7-9:30 pm (850) 653-9419 $35/Person

Feb 5 - Feb 13 VALENTINE COMPETITION & SALE
Original works bt local artists; Artist reception/Feb 6 from 5-7 pm; English Tea/Feb 10 from 10 am-noon Knott House Museum 301 East Park Avenue 10 am-4 pm (850) 922-2459 FREE

Feb 6" LEADERSHIP IS A CHOICE"
Steven Covey presentation Tallahassee Civic Center 505 West Pensacola Street 8:30 am-3 pm (lunch served) (800) 873-3451 Fee

Feb 7 - Feb 10 Third Florida African American Heritage Preservation Conference
Renaissance: A celebration of The African American Heritage of Northwest Florida. Holiday Inn, Airport (Jacksonville, FL) Holiday Inn, Airport (Jacksonville, FL) Althemese Barnes 681-7881 $100 registration advance

Feb 7 - Feb 11 CABARET
Cabaret is a musical ahead of its time. Daring and visionary, the play uses the music of the Kit at Klub to comment on the netherworld of Berlin at the cusp of Hitler's regime. The play's action reflects the escalating pace of the Nazis' rise to power. A smash hit in 1966, 1972, and again in 1998, Cabaret remains a startling and relentless metaphor for the gathering storm. FSU Campus FSU School of Theatre-Mainstage 8p.m. Tobyn Leigh (850)-644-6488 General Public $10, Seniors/State Employees $8, St

Feb 8 QUILTERS OF TALLAHASSEE MONTLY MEETING
Quilters of all ages, abilities and those who appreciate the art of quilting are welcome. Quilters United of Tallahassee. Meridian Woods Church of Christ 2870 North Meridian Road 6:30 Social, 7:00 p.m. Meeting Dawn Griffin (850) 668-0274 N/A

Feb 8 JAZZ ENSEMBLE II "A TRIBUTE TO THE ADDERLEY'S"
Presented by Lindsey Sarjeant. Lee Hall at FAMU corner of Palmer Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard (850) 599-3000

Feb 8 TALKING WITH DRAMATIC/COMEDIC MONOLOGUES BY JANE MARTIN
"Coffeehouse Series" of avant-garde plays Tallahassee Little Theater 1861 Thomasville Road 8 pm (850) 224-8474 $8/Person

Feb 8, 01 ELUSTER RICHARDSON
Spring Art Reception LeRoy Collins Library 200 West Park Avenue (850) 487-2665

Feb 9 NORTH FLORIDA HOME SHOW
Everything you need for building and remodeling, featuring 200 exhibits. Tallahssee Civic Center 505 West Pensacola Street Fri 1-8 pm, Sat 10 am-8 pm, Sun 11 am-5pm (800) 542-6017 $5/Adults, Free/Kids under 18

Feb 10 ARCHAEOLOGY TOUR
The proceess and profession of archaeology through games and hands on activities. Mission San Luis 2020 West Mission Road 11 am (850) 487-3711 FREE

Feb 10 WINTER WOODS AND WILDLIFE WALK
Breakfast and Lunch available in the historic Wakulla Lodge. Wakulla State Park and Lodge 550 Wakulla Park Drive 10 am-noon (850)224-5950 FREE with park admission

Feb 10 AUDUBON BIRDS OF AMERICA & TAKIS BOTANICAL SCULPTURES
Audubon is a traveling exhibit from Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Takis is a beautiful metal sculpture Thomasville Cultural Center 600 East Washington Street, Thomasville Road Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, Sat-Sun 1-5 pm (912) 226-0588 FREE

Feb 14 - Feb 18 CABARET
Cabaret is a musical ahead of its time. Daring and visionary, the play uses the music of the Kit at Klub to comment on the netherworld of Berlin at the cusp of Hitler's regime. The play's action reflects the escalating pace of the Nazis' rise to power. A smash hit in 1966, 1972, and again in 1998, Cabaret remains a startling and relentless metaphor for the gathering storm. FSU Color Campus FSU School of Theatre-Mainstage 8p.m. Tobyn Leigh (850)-644-6488