Camera-to-Eye, Photojournalist Mark Wallheiser Captures and Catalogs 30 Years of History
Veteran photojournalist Mark Wallheiser has been shooting life here for 30 years.
Author: Rosanne Dunkelberger
A Thyme to Celebrate
With “A Thyme to Celebrate,” the Junior Leaguers are at it again, creating yet another cookbook sure to be a favorite resource for local cooks.
The Secret Behind What Makes Madison Social So Special
CollegeTown’s Madison Social invites all to come together .
Getting Strong Now … Won’t Be Long Now
You might recognize the reference in the headline. It’s a lyric from “Gonna Fly Now,” the power anthem accompanying a montage of Rocky Balboa training for his big fight against Apollo Creed in the 1977 movie “Rocky.” I’ve been working…
Margaret Richard Was All About Health and Fitness Before The Fad
Margaret Richard Matt Burke Cast your mind back, if you will, to exercise in the early 1980s. That time after Jack LaLanne’s black-and-white television calisthenics, but well before high-intensity workouts such as P90X and CrossFit. You know, when Jane…
Have a Heart for Horses
Have a Heart for Horses March 14, 2015 A rootin’ tootin’ good time was had by all at The Second Chance Dance fundraiser benefitting Triple R Horse Rescue. Guests enjoyed live music by “Last Call” and Jimmy Gillis and danced…
What’s a Hipster?
The definition of “hipster” showed up on the slang site Urban Dictionary seven years ago, describing city-dwelling 20- and 30-somethings who had a certain aesthetic sensibility that embraced new culture while shunning mainstream societal conventions. Which means they are always…
Rosanne Dunkelberger Reflects on Her 10 Years as Editor of Tallahassee
I joined the Rowland Publishing staff 11 years ago as an associate editor, but this issue marks my 10th anniversary as editor of Tallahassee Magazine. One of my early columns was about how I felt dropping my firstborn off at…
These Young Adults Keep Classical Music Classic
For the past eight months, Waterworks has been a hotbed of radical thinking — but not of the anarchist sort. Instead, Classical Revolution seeks to take chamber music out of the concert hall and into non-traditional settings such as the…
A Taste of the Past — and Faraway Places
My brother, an excellent cook, had just grilled a steak and was pretty full of himself when he announced to his family, “I think this is the best dinner we’ve ever eaten!” My 7-year-old nephew — not wise in the…
The Beauty of Springtime in Tallahassee
Rosanne Dunkelberger shares with us why she loves springtime in Tallahassee so much.
Relief from Chronic Sinus Infections
With its allergens and high humidity, Tallahassee is “a sinus surgeon’s mecca,” says board-certified otolaryngologist Dr. Adrian P. Roberts, a member of the local Tallahassee Ear, Nose and Throat practice. The swelling and congestion of allergic reactions can lead to…
Great Adventures
It’s wonderful to be adventurous and head out for places unknown. But most of us don’t have the spare time of Marco Polo, the royal bankroll of Christopher Columbus or the fortitude of Lewis and Clark. Instead, we’d rather enjoy…
How You Can Get That Long Lasting Salon-Style Hairdo
Once upon a time, your grandmother used to have a standing weekly appointment for a “shampoo and set,” using satin pillows and scarves to make those curls last between visits to the beauty parlor. With the advent of the blow…
Parenting, the Second Time Around
In general, I’m an optimistic person who tries to look on the bright side of things. But there are times (usually in the wee hours) when my mind wanders into dark places with those “what if” scenarios. My kids are…
A First-Date Mixup Results in a Beautiful Marriage
I’ve known my husband 36 years now, and I’m sorry to say I don’t remember when we first met in 1978. I was interviewing for a job at the Ocala Star-Banner and got introduced around to the newsroom crew, including…
Dress for Success Tallahassee
Dress for Success Tallahassee Helps Job Seekers Put Their Best Look Forward
The Birthday Girls, 106 Years of Wisdom
When I wrote this in July, I was planning a trip to Longboat Key to celebrate my mother-in-law Kathy’s 80th birthday. And when this letter appears in this issue of the magazine, I’ll be off to Virginia to fete my…
FSU Honors its’ Women Athletes
Florida State University wrapped up its homecoming weekend festivities Nov. 9 with a special Sunday brunch honoring the university’s women athletes, past and present. Nearly 450 people attended the 16th annual Champions Beyond the Game celebration, held at the University…
Market Square’s Sidecar is Every Foodie’s Dream
Market Square’s Sidecar Puts the ‘Gastro’ in the ‘Bar’
The 12 Days of Mason Jars
"Little Miss Mason Jar” Randi Shiver inspires us to make gifts, décor and even meals using these classic glass containers.
Our Editor’s Love/Hate Relationship With The Holidays
Rosanne Dunkelberger' love/hate relationship with the holidays.
The ‘Inside Stuff’ About Pageant Queen, Sports Broadcaster and Tallahassee Native Kristen Ledlow
Kristen Ledlow realizes her hoop dreams.
After a Vagabond Life, Dancer Tyrone Brooks Has Found a Home at The Tallahassee Ballet
Tallahassee Ballet’s new artistic director.
Nefetari’s is a Small Restaurant With a Huge World Cuisine
A diverse menu of delicious world cuisine, friendly service, generous portions and an atmosphere unlike any other in Tallahassee.
The Star Makers
Within the space occupied by the Young Actors Theatre crowd, Emmy-winning actor Tony Hale was a rock star. Local boy made good. Shining example of what could happen if you did your time in the chorus of “Anything Goes” or…
Big Plans for Theatre Tallahassee
Theatre Tallahassee staff, board members and loyal supporters took a look back and a victory lap at a June 18 reception — but there are still more plans afoot and about $1 million to be raised to get it all…
Models Meet Over (Real) Mimosas to Toast Magazine Unveiling
Five of the six members of the “Silver Sisterhood” met with me Sunday, May 4 at Avenue Eat & Drink for a grand unveiling of their photo feature story that appeared in the May/June issue of Tallahassee Magazine. The story…
Silver Sisterhood
For these accomplished, interesting women of a certain age, the party’s not over … it’s just getting started.
A Run ’Round the Racetrack and Other Moments of Sheer Terror
Thrills and chills leave her cold.
Get Ready for a New Reality When College-Aged Kids Return Home
When Joe College comes home for summer.
Meet Our 2012 Top Singles
For a third year, 18 brave souls have agreed to auction themselves off for a lunch date during Tallahassee Magazine’s Top Singles event, planned for July 21 at Hotel Duval. A love connection isn’t guaranteed, but a financial boost…
Meet Our 2011 Top Singles
Eighteen eligible singles are all dressed up for their favorite charitable causes Instant Attraction
Multi-Million-Dollar Renovation Makes Orlando World Center Marriott Even Better
The outcome of Marriott's multi-million-dollar renovation and its' impact on vacationers.
The Internet Provides a Bounty of Recipes to Recreate Restaurant Favorites
Quick and easy ways to make Bang Bang Shrimp, Zax Sauce and Cheddar Bay Biscuits.
Tallahassee's Star Turn
Sites throughout our fair city, including Railroad Square, The Moon, All Saints Café, The Other Side Vintage shop and Florida State University’s Goldstein Library, serve as the backdrop for a music video filmed here last December. The song is “Break…
Perfect Football Party Appetizer: Buffalo Chicken Dip
You know that crowd-pleasing snack that’s always a hit with everyone when you’re watching The Game? It used to be hot artichoke dip, but the new eat-it-till-it’s-gone appetizer you’ll want to feed the ravening horde at your Super Bowl party…
Smooth, Shiny, Strong Tresses Make Argan Oil Worth the Price
Argan oil’s hair repair revolution.
Hear the Peanut. Be the Peanut.
Usually, I’m bad about remembering jokes, but there are a few — usually pretty corny — that stick with me. Here’s one of my favorites: A guy is sitting at a bar by himself when, all of a sudden, he…
