The Arts

Light Work

Festivities were in the air on the plaza of 1102 South Adams Street on June 7: It was a party, after all. Under the setting sun, vendors lined the street, and a band was gearing up. All were welcome. Although…

Memory Made Material

Some things are felt long before they are seen.  Memory, emotion, and lived experience all gather slowly, carried over time, shaping us from the inside out. They exist in a middle ground, both internal and external, present but not always…

Cultivating Creativity

Creativity may be something you’re rarely a solo pursuit. For some, the door to opportunity opens with formal education and hands-on skill development. Others take a circuitous route, discovering or reigniting long-abandoned talents after a lifetime of other pursuits. One…

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…

City Rhythms

On certain nights in Tallahassee, and the music seems to travel through the streets, some- thing special unfolds inside Railroad Square. It’s not a typical party, and it’s not quite a concert. It’s a boiler room—an intimate, community-driven dance experience…

Tally Underground

The Tallahassee music scene is characterized by giants.  Creed––as beloved in 2026 as ever—has put a globally recognized trademark on our gritty Southern character since 1994. Rapper T-Pain’s stage name stands for Tallahassee Pain, a bittersweet homage to his childhood.…

She Paints In Sunlight

Laura Patrick, artist and owner of Lello Co. in Tallahassee, is standing over the dining table of her screened-in porch as the birds are chirping and her children are inside enjoying a day off from school. Laura, 46, is prepping…