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July/August 2026 Calendar

JULY 4 CELEBRATE AMERICA The City of Tallahassee presents Celebrate America at Tom Brown Park from 6-10 p.m. Enjoy live music, children’s activities, food trucks, exhibitors, and a spectacular fireworks display. Free StarMetro shuttles from the former Sears parking lot…

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Liberty Belle

Stars, stripes, metallic shine, and a roster of all-American designers set the tone for a fashion story steeped in patriotic glamour and shot in the nation’s oldest city. Shot on location at Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and the…

Playful Pages

At 2:15 on a Wednesday afternoon, the Magnolia Park Courtyard near Governor’s Square. Laughter radiates from a nearby table as well as the soft shuffle of cards, and gentle jazz smooths the background. A few feet away, a woman turns…

Brain Power

The brain begins to shrink around an increased rate after 60, according to studies cited by the Mayo Clinic Press. The shrinkage can impact memory, processing speed, decision-making, and learning. Trauma and injury can result in additional loss of brain…

Best Of Tallahassee

See who the readers of Tallahassee Magazine voted as the Best Alterations, Best Day Spa, Best Event/Wedding Planner, Best Hair Salon/Studio, Best Nail Salon, Best Jewelry Store, Best Men’s Accessories, Best Women’s Clothing — and dozens of other categories.

Golden-Hour Gems

1. In a Nutshell Renato Cipullo shell earrings with amber set in 18-karat gold, $11,000, by special order. renatocipullo.com  2. Scorpio Season Heavenly Vices Celestial Stories necklace with amber and Madeira citrine set in 14-karat gold, $6,000. heavenlyvicesfinejewelry.com  3. Sting…

It's All Elemental

Last summer, while visiting some biohacker-inclined friends in Southern California, I found myself inside a DIY backyard sauna. As a Floridian and hot Pilates enthusiast, I assumed I was built for heat. I took the seat closest to the furnace…

The Fabric of Health

As microplastics, endocrine disruptors, and forever chemicals have made their way into everyday discourse, it’s easy to fixate on what goes into our bodies, but what we wrap our bodies in is just as important. From our socks to our…

Water Works

The dog days you’ve been dreaming of are around the corner: beach vacations, pool days, and daytrips to nearby springs.  You may be used to pulling on frayed denim shorts and a baggy T-shirt over your trusty swimsuit, but swim…

CITIZENS OF STYLE

Beauty is Pain

Ouch.” For some, the chosen profession of body piercing specialist Zarah Schieve may evoke just such a reaction. For others, her art form is simply one of creativity and self-expression. For many, what begins as an “ouch” later becomes a…

Girl Power Aglow in Gold

Isabella Al-Sharif is an exotic name Tallahassee is getting used to. In just under a year as the programming coordinator and curator of LeMoyne Arts in downtown Tallahassee, she has selected art for a half dozen exhibitions. In addition, Al-Sharif…

High Marks in Fashion

The art gallery’s ambience seemed turned on “low” as polite viewers wandered by paintings along the walls. They wore mostly grays and browns, were decorous and pleasant, and very possibly a little bored. Then the door opened … and Jane…

The Things We Carry

Lugging around your laptop, stocking the diaper bag away, or securing your everyday essentials in a trusted purse. From work to play and all that lies between, the receptacle we select to move our belongings matters. We no longer have…

Liberty Belle

Stars, stripes, metallic shine, and a roster of all-American designers set the tone for a fashion story steeped in patriotic glamour and shot in the nation’s oldest city. Shot on location at Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and the…

Golden-Hour Gems

1. In a Nutshell Renato Cipullo shell earrings with amber set in 18-karat gold, $11,000, by special order. renatocipullo.com  2. Scorpio Season Heavenly Vices Celestial Stories necklace with amber and Madeira citrine set in 14-karat gold, $6,000. heavenlyvicesfinejewelry.com  3. Sting…

March/April Calendar

TALLAHASSEE  BALLET’S NUTCRACKER  GOLF CLASSIC MARCH 2 Tallahassee Ballet’s largest fundraiser of the year, the thirtieth annual Nutcracker Golf Classic, will be held at the Seminole Legacy Golf Club. Participants enjoy first-class golf and a chance to win one of…

Out And About Outfits

Tallahassee’s social scene blooms in the spring. The city is alive with outdoor festivals during the day and elevated entertainment by evening.  In the wake of a packed social calendar, you’re defrosting from winter, emerging from your chrysalis, and curious about…

Bloom Into Beauty

Flowers bloom as the spring season in Tallahassee beckons residents and visitors alike to a bouquet of events. Coming out of winter hibernation, you’re likely seeking a look that’s fresh, colorful, and possibly a bit unexpected. When mixing and mingling…

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