This year’s Red Hills International Horse Trials, held at Elinor-Klapp Phipps Park, focused on Florida’s quincentenary and the role of the horse in the development of the Sunshine State. The horse trials boasted top riders from at least two dozen…
The 2013 Top Salon event, held at the University Center Club, pitted some of the best salons in Tallahassee against one another in a friendly competition. Salons turned out creative and dramatic transformations while attendees enjoyed an electrified atmosphere boasting…
A little bit of Tuscany came to Tallahassee when Goodwood Museum and Gardens hosted “Under the Tuscan Sun” author Frances Mayes. “From Garden to Table: A Journey With Frances Mayes,” which benefitted Goodwood, consisted of a Friday night dinner reception…
Few people can make a little girl feel more like a true princess than her father. Such royal adoration was on full display at the Tallahassee Northside Rotary Daddy Daughter Dance at The Moon. Fathers and daughters of all ages…
More than 200 people descended on the Bradfordville Blues Club to raise money for Triple R Horse Rescue during this western-themed event. The event featured a silent auction, sumptuous eats, dancing, karaoke and more. Monies raised help the organization continue…
A benefit for the Alzheimer’s Project of Tallahassee, Purple Craze lived up to its name both in terms of the sea of purple donned by attendees and the crazy good time shared by more than 250 people at this first-time…
Parents, alumni, faculty and staff gathered for the “Motown Getdown” to bid on silent and live auctions to raise money for Maclay School. Held at the University Center Club, the evening included music from Atlanta group Complete Desire on Fire,…
Pure Southern charm and hospitality were on display during the 7th annual Tree House fundraiser. Held at The Farm, the event raises money to house and care for up to 200 abused and neglected children each year. The event featured…
Top Salon 2013 Charity Check Presentation Ardan’s Salon, along with model Anna Osborne, emerged victorious as the winner of the 2013 Tallahassee Top Salon contest. The salon’s charity of choice, Kidz1stFund, now receives a $5,000 media sponsorship courtesy of Tallahassee…
Holy Comforter Gala A “Southern Soiree” was the theme at the Holy Comforter Episcopal School Annual Gala and Auction held at the University Center Club. The event was coordinated by the school’s parent association and featured both silent and live…
Downtown New Years Eve Local residents came out in droves to celebrate the close of one year and the beginning of another at the Downtown New Year’s Eve celebration. Presented by the Downtown Business Association and the Downtown Improvement Authority,…
Tallahassee Magazine/850 Celebration Party Fans and friends of 850 and Tallahassee magazines gathered at Midtown Filling Station to celebrate local fitness studio Sweat Therapy’s Tallahassee Magazine cover photo and an 850 feature on local DJ/promoter Greg Tish. The crowd munched…
Tallahassee Top Dog Presenting the Tally Top Dog vs. Capital City Kitty contest held by local nonprofit group Be The Solution. The competition pitted local pooches and felines against one another in a quest to see which were among the…
2013 Tallahassee Top Salon Image Gallery This was our 3rd annual Tallahassee Top Salon event. It was held on February 23 at the University Center Club. Photos by Gabriel Hanway
The Top Salon of Tallahassee was a competition which hosted 11 of the areas most popular salons. Each salon transformed a model of their choice and the dramatic before-and-after results are inspiring!
Goodwood Jams The inaugural Goodwood Jams Benefit was a three-day celebration honoring the 100th anniversary of the site through the shared enjoyment of music. All proceeds raised will help support the preservation of the house and grounds as well as…
Childrens Home Society Wish Upon A Star The Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) celebrated their mission to grant the wishes of youngsters in need at a casual, fun-filled evening complete with dinner, drinks, live entertainment, and silent and live…
2012 Brewfest Once again, the Tallahassee Sunrise Rotary sold out its 6th annual beer, food, and music festival at the Tallahassee Automobile Museum. Patrons were able to sample more than 100 beers and enjoy an evening of festivity — as…
Tallahassee Magazine’s Best Of Tallahassee 2012 Event The area’s best restaurants, shops and service providers came out to be honored as Best of Tallahassee for 2012 during an event at Goodwood Museum & Gardens. Winners picked up their trophies and…
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Florida State University Film School Gala The annual Gold Carpet Gala, hosted by the College of Motion Picture Arts, gathers donors and successful alumni in celebration of their graduating filmmakers.
Cards for a Cure The Tallahassee Automobile Museum sparkled during this high-rolling event sponsored by the Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Foundation, which raised funds for the Tallahassee Memorial Cancer Center. The Atlanta band Bobby & the Aristocats played ’70s funk/pop tunes…
7 Days of Opening Nights Preview Party Florida State University unveiled the lineup of performances for the 2013 edition of Tallahassee’s premier festival of the arts, which will include several acts that have proven to be crowd-pleasers in the past.
December’s calendar is filling up with social events leading up to the blingiest holiday of the year — New Year’s Eve. Now’s the time to sparkle and shine!
Tallahassee Ballet Midtown Barre Crawl Friends of the Tallahassee Ballet kicked off summer with the tastes of Midtown while enjoying live music from Houston Deese, a silent auction and sponsor expo. Then, they headed out bar-to-bar to toast good times…
Artopia It was an art-full evening at Artopia, where the more than 1,200 participants could bid on the work of local and regional artists in live and silent auctions. The annual event raised nearly $52,000 for the work of Big…
Hotel Duval's Vintage Vegas Guests caught a midcentury casino vibe as they mingled with celebrity lookalikes from Marilyn Monroe to the Rat Pack. Lovely ladies presented cigars and signature cocktails while high rollers played poker, blackjack and roulette. Entertainment was…
Murder Mystery Tallahassee’s Damayan Garden Project held its inaugural murder mystery fundraiser, “A Slice of Murder at the Dogwood Fair,” at the Dogwood House. The event raised over $5,000 for local gardens providing food for those in need and a…
Updates on J. Kimbrough Davis, Barbara Ray, Althemese Barnes, Randy Esponda, Pat Kitchen, Michael Parker, Jan Gaston, Cynthia Wright and others.
2012 Tallahassee Top Singles More photos from inside our annual fundraising event that was held July 21 at Hotel Duval in Tallahassee. Photos by Definitive Photography (Ray Love, Jr. II)
2012 Tallahassee Top Singles This annual fundraising event was held July 21 at Hotel Duval in Tallahassee.
Women reminisce about FSU daysWhere the Girls WereSome of Florida’s Leading Ladies Were Groomed At the Florida State College for Women{mosimage} By Stanley MarshallFlorida State University has felt the influence of its predecessor, Florida State College for Women, in many ways.…
The Heart of Rowland PublishingThe Heart of Rowland PublishingBy Brian Rowland, Publisher As the year draws to a close with Thanksgiving and Christmas on the horizon, my thoughts go to the many people who are part of my personal and business…
What are Bill Gates, Warren Buffett and Martina Navratilova playing?The Brain GameBridge Isn’t Just For Grandma AnymoreBy Virginia NewmanPoker games such as Texas Hold ’Em and five-card stud are spreading like wildfire throughout the nation, especially among the high school…
Accelerated growth drives FSU, FAMU and TCC’s new construction and plans for expansionHigher Education Reaches Even HigherTallahassee’s crossroads of higher learning has reached its own crossroads, but remains entwined with local and regional economic development.By Jason Dehart Mark Bertolami wouldn’t…
Forgotten Coast 2008 Calendar of EventsCalendar of EventsCompiled by Erin SobelMay 3Annual Apalachicola Historic Home TourEach year, the public is welcome to tour buildings of historical architectural significance throughout Apalachicola. Beginning at Trinity Episcopal Church, the tour includes dozens of…
Taking a closer look at Big Ben Hospice. Big Bend HospiceIn 1983, Big Bend Hospice was established by a group of local volunteers who wanted to help those who were dealing with life-threatening illnesses. Today, with 250 employees serving more…
Create a legacy beyond your friends and children.You Can't Take It With You Numerous options are available for making sure your wealth lives on.by Tony Bridges It’s only human to want to be remembered after your passing, to create a legacy…
The Northwest chapter of the Florida Society of Goldsmiths gets medieval – and teaches you how.Precious MettleArmed with Torches and Crock Pots, Local Metalsmiths Ply Their TradeBy Robert ZerbeThe metalsmith holds the piece of copper under the intense heat of…
From book covers to portraitsJimmy Mathewuse’s Book Covers Have Drawn in Readers for 30 Years By Sidney L. Matthew {mosimage}Artists are a tribe apart. They look like us, but they are different in important ways. They see things we don’t bother…
PACE Center gives girls a way out PACE Center for GirlsProviding a Way Out for Girls in Need {mosimage} By Karen ShoretteNestled in a small, unassuming complex behind the hustle and bustle of Apalachee Parkway is one of Tallahassee’s best-kept secrets…
