Rooted in centuries of global tradition, fiber arts such as quilting, knitting, crochet, needlework, and weaving have long served both practical and expressive purposes. Often dismissed as “women’s work,” these techniques were historically undervalued in the art world despite their…
By all accounts, Jerome Stern was a heck of a guy. He was generous, brilliant, and fiercely devoted to the literary arts. A beloved professor and director of Florida State University’s Creative Writing Program, he championed both emerging and established…
For the past 25 years, the Tallahassee Film Society (TFS) has been a haven for independent cinema. John Fraser, the nonprofit’s president, embodies the scrappy, resourceful spirit of the filmmakers he so passionately supports. He’s made a mission of celebrating…
Tallahassee artist René Lynch has a knack for making friends wherever she goes. A seasoned traveler with a passport full of stamps, she’s eager to strike up conversations with strangers, learn from locals, and gather inspiration for her lush watercolor…
As the concertmaster of the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra, a sought-after concerto soloist, and associate professor of violin at Florida State University, Corinne Stillwell has a lot on her plate. As founder of the local Music for Food initiative, she works…
The merits of crunchy versus creamy peanut butter are fiercely debated by enthusiasts, but for local artist Noah Verrier, there’s room for both. He likes crunchy for eating and creamy for his still life paintings, which often include PB&Js, gummy…
