A harvest represents an abundance, and in the case of the ninth annual Harvest Wine & Food Festival occurring Oct. 16-19, this equates to a bounty of culinary creations, libations, and funds raised for the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation…
If you were the kid who decked out their backpack in keychains or loved dangly charm jewelry, you may not have to grow up just yet. Whimsical, nostalgic, and just plain fun, adding charming charms and kitschy keychains to your…
Children donât have to be the only ones enjoying the Halloween spoils. Try pairing your childhood favorite candies with adult treats. Mairin Moore, owner of Hummingbird Wine Bar, advises which wines to pair with which candies based on their flavor…
Mystic Mycelium This earthy iteration of a Scotch Sour evokes an enchanted woodland, rich in flavor and layered with intrigue. Ingredients 2 oz. blended Scotch whisky, such as Monkey Shoulder 1 oz. fresh lemon juice 1 oz. egg white 1…
Madison Askins says her parents once told her that if she were ever shot, she should play dead because it might increase her chance of survival. It was advice Askins tucked away in her mind but hoped sheâd never need.…
If you and your crew have a competitive streak, chances are youâve tackled questions as a team at your favorite bar or restaurant. If you havenât yet, trivia nights are the perfect way to bring a brainy group together for…
n Homerâs Iliadâan epic poem written almost 3,000 years agoâthe mother of hero Achilles is Thetis, a sea nymph or nereid. Another type of water nymph was the naiad: beautiful, long-living creatures who resided in the mesmerizing world of fresh…
When thinking of Florida tourism, Mickey Mouse and sandy beaches might come to mind, but what about natural springs? The Big Bend region is overflowing with them, offering a refreshing alternative to the usual Florida hot spots. Formed when rainwater…
Bold colors Youâve heard the saying âgo big or go home.â In this case, itâs âgo big and go home.â Those who shy away from vibrant wall colors can instead opt to incorporate bold hues via textiles on pillows and/or…
As the saying goes, âYou never get a second chance to make a first impression.â This is especially true when welcoming guests into your home. Jenn Shelby and Darica Smith, owners and founders of Neat Interiors & Design, specialize in…
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 âwomenâs work,â these techniques were historically undervalued in the art world despite their…
The wheels are cleaned, the helmets are on, the floor is marked with an oval track. The war paint is streaked, the skates are laced, the opponents take their places. Itâs a summer Saturday, and the Tallahassee Roller Derby is…
Unlike our southern counterparts who have a uniform of shorts and sandals year-round, in Tallahassee, we experience glimmers of autumn that allow us to dabble in fall fashion. Even still, we arenât decked out in thick knit turtlenecks or parkas.…
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 Universityâs Creative Writing Program, he championed both emerging and established…
With their uncanny ability to silently function in total darkness and hang out in creepy locales, it is no wonder that bats are the perfect icon for Halloween. Florida is home to 13 speciesâsome common and some relatively rare. A…
In the world of soccer, athletic success is often dictated by the circumstances of your home address. Thatâs a realization that Ashlee Fontes, PhD, had when she played for the wildly successful and popular womenâs soccer team at Florida State…
For the past 25 years, the Tallahassee Film Society (TFS) has been a haven for independent cinema. John Fraser, the nonprofitâs president, embodies the scrappy, resourceful spirit of the filmmakers he so passionately supports. Heâs made a mission of celebrating…
Love is an infinite gift and offering we hold within our hearts. I believe there is no such thing as limited love, for the only thing limited is the time we have to share it. Love tends to expand when…
After almost a decade as an assistant coach in the NBA, former Florida State University point guard Luke Loucks has returned to his alma mater to replace Leonard Hamilton, his legendary former coach, who retired at the end of the…
The quote, âCreativity takes courage,â comes from Henri Matisse, the French artist known for breaking artistic rules into his 80s. And courage is what it took for the Artistsâ League of the Big Bend, formerly just The Artistsâ League, to…
