365 Things To Do In Tallahassee, FL

Bradley’s Family Country Christmas at Bradley’s Country Store

There is magic that happens when little ones see Santa Claus. In the country there is even more magic when Santa visits Bradley’s County Store this year. If you have young ones filled with wonder think about taking them to the Bradley’s Country Store for some down home country Christmas fun.

You all know I grew up near the Store, and with the owners, and I always love going back. It certainly brings back great memories of when I was a kid sitting on that porch drinking a bottled Coca-Cola! On Sunday, December 17, 2011, from 2:30 – 4:30 kids can enjoy a visit with Santa, roasting marshmallows, petting the goats, face-painting and pony rides and to top it all off, hear Sachel, the Bradley’s singing dog!

The weather is perfect this weekend and the sun will be shining so bring the family, grab a hot dog or sausage dog, pizza and more great food while the kids run, play and enjoy the afternoon at the store. They are sure not to forget their fun here – and we all need some fun. It’s a perfect time to stock up on your smoked sausage and hand milled grits for Christmas morning too. Say Hi to my mom Patsy, who will be running a register inside the store!

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The Nutcracker

Tallahassee Ballet Presents “The Nutcracker”

Since my girls were young, we have made a date during the holidays to make “The Nutcracker” a part of our Christmas holiday. Both of my girls were dancers since age 4 and 5, and this is our celebration of those years and the “bigger” picture of the ballet at it’s finest! Tonight we will go again, take in the Tallahassee Ballet Orchestra accompanying the 2011 Cast in another great performance.

My oldest daughter is 26, and this is the 26th anniversary of the Nutcracker. This year’s production features Ivan Popov who danced the role of Prince in last spring’s “Cinderella.” Mr. Popov, a native of Russia, trained at the Moscow State Ballet Academy, and the Vaganova Ballet Academy. He’ll perform with his real-life fiancé, Mercedes Schindler. Both dancers are currently with Columbia Classical Ballet.

So, tonight we will visit the ballet, get wrapped up in Christmas and all things imaginative and wonderful. If you have never been to any of the Tallahassee Ballet’s productions check them out here: http://tallahasseeballet.org/ . Make the ballet a tradition!

Do your children like to dance? Here’s a List of Dance Studios in Tallahassee, Florida

Tallahassee Dance Academy -*Where my girls danced!

In Step Studio – Multi cultural Dance Studio, Tallahassee, Florida

Dance Electric

Sharon Davis School of Dance

Tallahassee Little Theater

The Dance Studio

Performing Arts Studio of Tallahassee

Hannah Bergstrom’s School of Dance

Killearn Perfoming Arts – Step Dancers

Southern Academy of Ballet

As a Realtor in Tallahassee, it is always fun for me to share with new customers and residents special features of our community. Do you need to know more about Tallahassee, FL? Are you considering a job transfer or relocation to Tallahassee, FL? I will be happy to share our relocation package with you and prepare you for your Tallahassee visit.

Local Artist Lucas VanSickle, Tire Swing Designs, sent me an invite to “A Night of Art” for Wednesday September 14th – tonight!  I can’t wait to see what new woodworking projects and pieces Lucas has been working on and to see other local artists with works on display.

It seems the Marriott, Springhill Suites across the county participate in “Nights of Art” and host these events in many cities in support of local artists!  That’s a Big “Thumbs Up” for me!

As a member of the Northeast Business Association, I too support Local Businesses and am proud to be opening a preferred partner’s page soon on HomeSalesofTallahassee.com in support of locally owned and operated service providers. Please check it out.. and watch it grow!

Kicking Some,…. In Tallahassee, FL

For the first time ever in Tallahassee, Amateur Mixed Martial Arts arrives!

Rumble at the Fairgrounds is a Family Friendly, All Ages Welcomed Event.
WHEN:

Saturday, August 13, 2011

WHERE:

• 2 Championship matches!
• Come out, mingle and have your picture taken with the beautiful Ring Girls
• Buy your tickets @ www.RumbleAtTheFairGrounds​.com, WTMA, Sporty’s Pub or at event
• Tickets on sale NOW! $50′s Ringside tables, $40′s Row 2, and $30′s Rows 3-6
• $20 General Admission ($20′s night of event only) rows 7-11

More info? (850)508-1132
www.WTMA.info

5th Annual Killearn Crawfish Street Party,

“Suck the head and pinch the tail”

Craving Crawfish and some really good music?  Don’t miss one of the largest Tallahassee area crawfish boils and entertainment festivals!
WHEN:  Jun 11, 2011 SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2011 4:00 TILL LATE
WHERE:  Killearn PoBoys  …  1425 VILLAGE SQUARE BLVD.

WHO’s PLAYIN:

FLIP FLOP BOYS at 5:00

THE SWINGING HARPOON BLUES BAND will rock the stage at 8:00.
Tons of Crawfish, Prizes, Giveaways, Cornhole, Beads, Bounce House for the kids and much more.
We will be open all day as we set up for the event and our regular menu will be available too.
Join your friends for the best party this side of New Orleans.
Join us for all the fun! “Who’s Your Daddy!”

Jazz event in Tallahassee benefits Legal Aid Services of North Florida

The annual “Jazz for Justice” benefit in Tallahassee, FL is almost here!

Jazz for Justice is a benefit for Legal Services of North Florida, Inc., to help provide an opportunity for justice for all in our community. For over thirty years our services have benefited and continue to benefit low-income persons, the elderly, domestic violence victims, and others needing civil (non-criminal) legal assistance.

Come here great music, eat great food and support a great cause for the Tallahassee Community!

Sunday in May 15, 2011

4 – 7 pm

Chez Pierre restaurant in midtown Tallahassee

Tickets: $15 general admission (children under 12 free)

$100 patron tickets (admits two, entry VIP reception, name listed in event program and website, entry for one client family, and a special gift.

Tickets are available online by going to http://www.jazzforjustice.org/ 

VIP Champagne Reception: From 3 to 4 p.m. on the lawn at Chez Pierre. Entertainment: To be announced. Complimentary entry for all patrons and sponsors.

Entertainment Schedule:

VIP reception (3 to 4 p.m.) TBA; Gig One (4 to 5 p.m.) TBA; Gig Two (5 to 6 p.m.) TBA; and, Final Gig (6 to 7 p.m.) TBA.

Silent Auction (pre-bids welcome):

Featuring trips, fine jewelry, massages, restaurant gift certificates, art, home decor and more. Full auction listing and pre-bidding available by going to Auction at jazzforjustice.org.

Donations for the auction are being accepted now by calling Mary at (850) 701-3313 or by cell (850) 509-5179 or e-mail mary@lsnf.org.

Gorgeous Horses, Disciplined Riders and Horse Loving Fans

Red Hills Horse Trials began yesterday, March 10th and runs through Sunday, March 13, 2011.  Competitive riders from 11 countries and 28 States are in attendance and will compete in events such as dressage performances and cross-country races. (more…)

It started a year ago, when I began looking for a way to showcase a beautiful contemporary home in Tallahassee, FL. It was a custom designed home with distinct industrial architecture. It was the perfect backdrop for beautiful art, and that’s where the idea was born. I decided to hold a non-traditional open house, feature two local artists, Bev Shots, with Lester Hutt and Tire Swing Designs with Lucas VanSickle. It was a successful event resulting in over 50 people who came through the home and who were able to meet and greet the artists while previewing the listing.

This year, we will repeat the event only on a larger scale. Seven featured homes for sale in Myers Park, Tallahassee, FL will be open for tours and works from over 20 artists will be on display, many represented by the artists themselves.  Works by Missionary Mary Proctor, Lucas Vansickle, Sandy Proctor, and more will be showcased. Complete Schedule of homes and list of Artists – PRINTABLE FLYER.

Saturday March 5, 11am - 4pm

I have a new listing located at 832 Governor’s Drive which is a home lovingly maintained and whose gardens were lovingly planned by a Master Gardner/owner on tour in the historic Myers Park are and on the tour. There are a Seven  homes for sale in this neighborhood, all of which are unique and have beautiful architectural design features reminiscent of early craftsman and millwrights. See all Myers Park Homes for Sale.

It’s springtime in Tallahassee, what a great time to revisit the open house and art show concept.  Myers park is on the fringe of the Tallahassee Art district. The location of this neighborhood is perfect for those who want urban tranquility. Myers park is Minutes from the Capitol, from shopping, groceries, restaurants, entertainment venues. Major renovations are taking place in the area beginning at Cascades Park which historically drew hundreds of visitors and residents to the Tallahassee capitol area.  This  enhancement and restoration of  the corridor along W. Gaines Street from downtown to just beyond the art district almost to FSU’s Doak Campbell Stadium is underway. The Gaines Street Revitalization Plan is sure to help bring life to downtown Tallahassee.

You might want to begin your weekend on Friday, March 4th  at 10 am by attending the Grand Opening of the Lafayette Street Pedestrian tunnel. A much needed access point for pedestrians and cyclists navigating Lafayette Street.

Later Friday night begins this year’s inaugural Art Showcase Trolley running on First Fridays. Two trolleys provide hop-on-hop-off services at the following locations:

Florida has a beautiful, preserved Capitol Building at the center of it’s newer House, Senate and Capitol Office complex. Thousands of people visit each year. School children, families and political history buffs will enjoy the tours of the Old Historic Florida Capitol and the newer  Capitol.

During legislative seasons in March and April, reservations for tours must be made in advance.

To Visit the Old Capitol, Check in at the First Floor Rotunda, fill out a short Vistor Evaluation Questionnaire. There is a video on 3 50″ TVs called Florida In the Balance, Tours of the House of Representative Chambers, and more! Plan your visit for your family, group or just by yourself It’s a beautifully preserved building with tons of history.

The newer Capitol, House and Senate Wings and the 22nd Floor ( top of the Capitol ) are great for tours as well. Check in near the Rear of the Capitol for tours and general information on the Capitol.  Prepare to wait and pass through scanners however, such is the protocol for any government building these days.

For guided Tours in Tallahassee walking or riding: http://www.toursintallahassee.com/

For more information on Tallahassee: http://www.visittallahassee.com/

Tallahassee Florida Capitol Parking Map

Have a budding geologist in the family? Like rocks, science, research, the arctic?

The Antarctic Marine Geology Research Facility is located on the campus of Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. It is a one story building addition on the west end of the Carraway Building referred to as the Carraway Annex.

The Facility is a national repository over 20,000 meters of Antarctic and sub-Antarctic marine geological core samples and 3000 meters of rotary cored geological material acquired by NSF supported drilling programs in the Antarctic. Replacement cost of this core inventory in terms of ship and ice-based drilling is conservatively estimated to be in the range of $150 to $200M.

The collections are maintained to process and store marine sediments. Most of the core storage area consists of a 500 square meter room kept at 2 degrees Celsius.

One of the core acquisitions was extracted from deep beneath the sea floor of Antarcticas western Ross Sea, the Earths largest floating ice body. The samples are segments of a drill core that measures more than 1,100 meters in length and it offers an extraordinary stratigraphic record of sedimentary rock from the Antarctic continental margin that documents key developments in the areas Cenozoic climatic and glacial history. This is critical for low-lying regions such as Florida that could be directly affected by the future behavior of the Antarctic Ice Sheets and any resulting sea-level changes

Visitors are requested to call in advance for a tour of the facility.

Antarctic Research Facility at Florida State University

3219 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, FL 32311-5203

850-644-2407