Arts-Music

If you’ve never watched “The Voice” here’s one reason to tune in this year – Tallahassee’s own Royce Lovett made it through the first round on Sept. 24.

Come “Step in Time” with the Young Actors Theatre of Tallahassee as it presents “Mary Poppins.” Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the Disney film, this musical will be fun for the entire family.

Taylor Swift’s seventh album, “Lover,” was released Friday, Aug. 23. It’s quickly become a hit and has been received well by critics, many pointing out that it’s her best album yet.

1962 – Three years before founding The Doors, Jim Morrison attended FSU. The Tallahassee Democrat states, “Jim lived (in) a trailer in the area of Palm Court, located off North Macomb Street, and (later in) an apartment now occupied by the College of Law.”

Get your tickets now for a dance event to benefit Tallahassee’s Young Actors Theatre, Monticello Opera House, Quincy Music Theatre and the Tallahassee Senior Center Foundation.

For some people, absolute silence is necessary to focus on tasks and be productive at work. However, for many others, listening to music is an effective way to concentrate while working on an assignment. If you fall into the latter group, choosing which song to listen to can be a daunting task.

Don’t forget the Tallahassee Community College art exhibit, the “Gadsden Arts Center Artist Guild,” is open until July 13. The artists represented in this exhibit are adults, many professional artists, and their art is of the highest quality. The gallery is open Monday through Friday, 12:30–4:30PM and is closed during college holidays and weekends.

National best-seller and Pulitzer Prize winner “Less” by Andrew Sean Greer is a great summer read. The story is about a failed novelist, Arthur Less, who is close to turning 50 and decides to skip town, accepting any and all invitations around the world.

Kenny Chesney returns to Tallahassee Friday, April 26, for his 2019 “Songs for the Saints Tour” at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center at 7PM. In addition to Kenny Chesney, the tour features special guests David Lee Murphy and Caroline Jones.

Word of South, one of Tallahassee’s most unique festivals, returns April 12-14 for its fifth annual appearance in the capital city. The festival celebrates the art of storytelling through the presentation of regional music, literature and poetry.

We celebrate Maya Angelou on April 4, which would have been her 91st birthday. Here are some must-reads by the acclaimed author:

Searching for a movie all ages can enjoy? Look no further than “Mary Poppins Returns,” a modern sequel to the beloved classic.

Mixing folk, bluegrass and rock ‘n’ roll, The Avett Brothers are easily one of my favorite bands. I first started listening to them in 2012 when they released their album, “The Carpenter,” and have been following their music ever since.

Watch out Hollywood! Florida-based nonprofit Lauren’s Kids added two more Emmy Awards to its collection at the Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards earlier this month.

While the holidays are supposed to be a time of peace and goodwill toward all, one question seems to divide us: Is “Die Hard” a Christmas movie? The answer seems to depend on where you live.

Rock By The Sea is teaming up with Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure to host national songwriters as they collaborate on an album.

How did Destin, Florida, get its name? Why does Tarpon Springs have such good Greek food? What does Atlanta have to do with Florida oysters? Answers to all those questions and more can be found in Jack Davis’ Pulitzer Prize winner “The Gulf.”

Opening Nights at Florida State University welcomes comedian Brian Regan to Ruby Diamond Concert Hall on Monday, Oct. 1, at 7:30PM. Described by Vanity Fair as “the funniest stand-up alive,” Brian’s family-friendly act will leave you laughing long after you have left the theater.

As an avid fan of the “Junie B. Jones” book series throughout my childhood, I was elated to learn Tallahassee’s Young Actors Theatre will bring the popular books to life in its upcoming stage production of “Junie B. Jones, The Musical.”

Rock By The Sea Lite returns for its 10th fall music festival at Harry A’s on St. George Island. The music starts on Thursday, Sept. 20 and continues through brunch on Sunday, Sept. 23. Proceeds from the event will benefit charities such as Camp Sunshine and the Franklin County Library.

Did you know Florida State University College of Music offers 500+ concerts and recitals each year featuring talented faculty members, students, guest artists and groups of all sizes? Well, now you do.

North Florida’s largest country music and camping festival, Party In The Pines, returns to White Springs on Oct. 19-20.

Legendary journalist and author Hunter S. Thompson developed a dedicated following throughout his career. Now, fans can learn even more about the author with Eric C. Shoaf’s new book, “Gonzology.”

From a 1930s painting of St. Augustine’s fort Castillo de San Marcos, to quilts and cigar box labels, The Museum of Florida History in Tallahassee has something for everyone.

Six decades into her career, Dolly Parton still proves she is up for new artistic challenges.

Whether or not you were part of the 29 million who watched last month’s royal wedding, you likely heard about cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason.

Tropical Storm Alberto made its mark on one of Tallahassee’s most beloved landmarks. The Bradfordville Blues Club, part of the famed Mississippi Blues Trail, suffered extensive damage when a 250-year-old Live Oak crashed through the roof destroying the corner stage and all sound equipment.

Getty Images, Oath and the National Disability Leadership Alliance have partnered to launch a new album called The Disability Collection.

Acclaimed author and Great Floridian Zora Neale Hurston is best known for her fiction works, but she was also a skilled anthropologist who was one of the first in her field to record and study African-American folklore. She documented the accounts of the last known survivor of the Atlantic slave trade in 1931.

Rock By The Sea, the annual music festival that is normally held each May, will kick off things a little earlier this year with an art exhibit this Friday, April 27, in Apalachicola.