The Arts

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.

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.

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.

Parsons Dance is a contemporary dance company, internationally renowned for its energized ensemble pieces. Founded in 1985 by Artistic Director David Parsons and Tony Award-winning lighting designer Howell Binkley, the company has toured to more than 445 cities, 30 countries and 5 continents. And, they are coming to Tallahassee this weekend (Jan. 12).

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.

Kevin Hart, widely known for his comedic abilities on and off screen, will be proving his chops in October when he brings his “Irresponsible Tour” to Tallahassee.

The Tallahassee Ballet will take you on a magical journey filled with glittering snowflakes, an enchanted kingdom and breathtaking ballerinas with its production of the holiday season’s most beloved performance, “The Nutcracker.”

For 32 years, the Tallahassee International, sponsored by Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts (MoFA), has provided artists the opportunity to showcase incredible work and compete with peers.

We hope rough winds won’t shake the darling buds of May at the 2017 Southern Shakespeare Festival, held this year from Friday, May 12, to Sunday, May 14, at the Cascades Park Capital City Amphitheater.

From the sounds of Yo-Yo Ma to the hilarious diatribes of Lewis Black, Opening Nights Performing Arts has introduced Tallahassee to new experiences. Opening Nights is more than a series of performances; it’s a reminder that the arts are an integral part of a community.

Think of your favorite Christmas classics that get you into the holiday spirit. Chances are, White Christmas is among the top of your list.

This week, dancing zombies and acrobatic skeletons will gather under the Big Top tent for the year’s final Halloween-themed performances by the Florida State University Flying High Circus. The family-friendly show series, which began last weekend, continues on Oct. 27 and 28, starting at 7PM both days.