Description:EARLY SHOW: doors @7pm. $15 advance tickets at ticketfly.com, Retrofit Records, Midtown Pies, Big Chiefs Smoke Shop, and The Wilbury. Tickets from 9/3 show will be honored.

The Tallahassee Bach Parley performs music of the Baroque era (approx. 1600-1750) using period instruments. This recreates for our audiences the experience of hearing and seeing Baroque music as it may have been originally performed hundreds of years ago while generating a fresh sound immediately accessible to listeners today. The Bach Parley is made up of experienced musicians who are trained in historically informed performance, mainly local professional performers and teachers, and FSU faculty and students. Many Bach Parley musicians also perform in Baroque music groups around the country, such as in Atlanta, New York, Texas, and Boston.The word “parley” in French means discussion and a key element of Tallahassee Bach Parley concerts is the commentary offered by our music director to engage and enlighten our audience. These dialogues give the audience a historical background about the composers and their world and suggest what to listen for in the music. This entertaining and light-hearted educational commentary connects the audience with what the musicians are playing, lifts barriers between performers and listeners, and creates a relaxed concert atmosphere with an informed and engaged audience.Other programs include “Kids Go For B'roque,” a competition and honors concert featuring talented young musicians from the community performing the music of the Baroque period. We also run the Bach Parley String Academy and offer lessons on violin, viola, and cello as well as ukulele classes.

The Challenger Learning Center Downtown Digital Dome Theatre and Planetarium is a 50-foot, high-definition theatre with a 20,600-watt Dolby 5.1 surround sound system and state-of-the-art projectors that seats 128.The music of Pink Floyd comes to life in all its glory, in these full dome digital presentations that truly have to be seen to believe. Lose yourself in the waves of colors, images, animations, and fractals that dance along to this epic masterpiece. Presented in full dome digital video and 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound, this is the ultimate way to enjoy these classic albums!Available shows: Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here and The Wall Pink Floyd shows typically play on the regular Challenger Learning Center planetarium show schedule Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm and/or 8:00 pm. DAILY AND WEEKLY SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE; visit www.challengertlh.com/showtimes to plan your visit.

Tallahassee Bach Parley Opens Concert Season with Zodiac Suites & Vivaldi ConcertosThe Tallahassee Bach Parley regular season opens September 22 with “Zodiac Suites & Vivaldi Concertos,” a concert of music with calendar themes. The Bach Parley will perform two Vivaldi concertos for flute, violin, and bassoon, two suites (Aries and Gemini) from “Zodiaci musici” by Johann Abraham Schmierer, a “September” suite by Gregor Joseph Werner (Haydn's predecessor), and a piece written specifically for a “Bean Feast” by Heinrich Schmeltzer for a comic ending to the concert.The performers are violinists Valerie Arsenault and Carrie Holden, violists Melissa Brewer and Brian Arsenault, cellist Kim Jones, bassist Melanie Punter, bassoonist Nina Scheibe, and Eva Amsler on traverso flute.This is music director Valerie Arsenault's 12th year leading the Bach Parley. The Bach Parley performs primarily on period instruments – harpsichord and baroque style stringed instruments with gut strings, and on this concert, the flute is called a traverso, which is an early wooden version of the flute without keys to press down. The French word “parley” means discussion, and a key element of Bach Parley concerts is the commentary provided by Arsenault who gives historical context about the composers and the instruments, and offers suggestions about what to listen for in the music.“Vivaldi is a perennial favorite, and our calendar theme also includes two pieces written for different signs of the Zodiac (Aries and Gemini), a piece written to represent the month of September (including students returning from vacation), along with a “Bean Feast” by Schmeltzer,” says Arsenault. “I'm definitely going to have our Bach Parley musicologist Charles Brewer explain the joke in that one!”The Tallahassee Bach Parley is also the umbrella organization for a non-profit music school, The Bach Parley String Academy, now in its fifth year offering violin, viola, and cello lessons at St. John's Episcopal Church. The concert will be at 3 PM on Sunday, September 22 at St. John's Episcopal Church, 211 North Monroe Street in Tallahassee. At all Sunday Tallahassee Bach Parley concerts this season, patrons will receive an insert in their programs with a discount coupon to use after the concert at participating downtown area restaurants. A $10 donation is suggested, and free childcare will be available.For additional information about the Tallahassee Bach Parley, including the Bach Parley String Academy music school, visit www.bachparley.org.Enjoy the music, the venue, and the magic of Baroque instruments with the Tallahassee Bach Parley!  

As a peaceful way to close the day, the St. John's Compline Choir of men sings the brief monastic service of scripture, prayers, hymns and chant in the candlelit church each Sunday evening during the academic year.

Donovan Lee Chapman was born and raised in Farmville, Louisiana. His mother, a native of Hawaii,exposed him to Hawaiian music at an early age, and he soon learned to play the ukulele.At age seventeen, Chapman enlisted in the United States Air Force He spent eleven years in the Air Force, serving for five years in U.s. Air Force Security Forces and six years as a Pararescueman. While on leave, Donovan met Mike Curb, head of Curb Records. A contract soon followed.Donovan's first single, “There Is No War,” was released in 2003. The recording was dedicated to families of American soldiers who had died overseas. Chapman recorded two albums for Curb Records, shortly before returning to active duty in Afghanistan. At the same time, a self titled EP was released, followed by his first full album, I Am America.After returning to the United States, he signed to Catagory 5 Records. His first single for Category 5,“House Like That,” was released in late 2006. A second single, “All I Need,”” was released the following year. He appears at Cat Pointe Music on September 22nd at 3:00 pm as part of our Dog Days of Summer Concert Series.

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Sinatra. All that cool, classy style and energy from the Rat Pack shows of yesterday are right here, right now. Take a journey with award-winning, multi-platinum selling crooner Matt Dusk as he whisks you away to Las Vegas in 1966 where he pays homage to his hero Frank Sinatra. With new arrangements by GRAMMY® Award winning arrangers Pat Williams and Sammy Nestico, Dusk transports you back in time to one of music's most elegant eras. A time when “Come Fly With Me,” “I've Got You Under My Skin,” “Fly Me To The Moon” and “One For My Baby” dominated the charts.Previous Event Next Event

Incorporating temporary or permanent public art in local spaces contributes to an engaging environment, so grab a paintbrush and join us in brightening this space. Live music will be performed by Kip Richey and Brad Ashwell.Enjoy Painting | Live Music | Craft Cocktails

Join on September 24th for an evening of fun and games at Goodwood. Play giant chess, giant checkers, Jumbo Jenga, on the lawn. There will be timed chess with the Tallahassee Chess Club inside Jubilee Cottage and Vinyasa Flow yoga classes hosted by Premier Health & Fitness Center on Goodwood\'s Center Lawn.Visit the Rev Cafe for dinner, or just a drink, as they stay open late for this night of fun.Live music will be on the Historic Roller Rink by The Good Little Chickens.Goodwood is pleased to be a community partner for KCCI's Placemaking Week. We are highlighting our historic roller skating rink, the focus of an upcoming project to energize this interesting space.This project is supported in part by the Knight Foundation and the Capital City Bank Group Foundation.Yard games – 4 to 8 PM
Pickle Ball – 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Yoga – 5:45 ($5 suggested donation)For more information, please visit www.goodwoodmuseum.org/goodwood-events/ email smcandrew@goodwoodmuseum.org or call 850-877-4202 ext.232

The Florida State University College of Music invites you to join our Jazz Faculty on Tuesday, September 24 at 7:30pm in Opperman Music Hall.  This performance will feature faculty members Scotty Barnhart, trumpet; David Detweiler, saxophone; Kevin Jones, trombone; Bill Peterson, piano; Rodney Jordan, bass; Leon Anderson, drums; and special guest Nicholas Abernathy, alto saxophone.Selections will include:

Jazz & Art Fusion with Mark Russell – L3X
Tue., Sept. 24, 7 – 8:30 pm, Tallahassee Senior Center, auditorium Internationally acclaimed jazz violinist, Mark Russell presents an exclusive musical exploration into the art of ceramic sculptor Kate Piretti. Her powerful series of strong, reflective women will be on display in the Tallahassee Senior Center auditorium as Mark interprets their stories and endeavors to capture their essence in a suite of violin improvisations. Enjoy appetizers, beer and wine as you view the unique sculptures and experience this special performance. Appetizers and beer and wine included. Fee – $22. To register – visit www.tallahasseeseniorfoundation.org/events/051-jazz-and-art-fusion-with-mark-russell/
or email Mauren.Haberfeld@talgov.com or call 891-4033

9 PM - Late Night

Experience this unique opportunity to learn about one of the world's greatest musical traditions. Gamelan is the traditional ensemble music of Java and Bali in Indonesia, made up predominantly of percussive instruments. In this class, you will have the opportunity to learn about the culture, musical tradition, and play some of the music on FSU's hand-crafted Gamelan. The class will be led by Dr. Michael Bakan, FSU professor of Ethnomusicology and Head of the World Music Ensembles Program.$10 fee.To RSVP, www.tallahasseeseniorfoundation.org/events/047-balinese-gamelan-music-a-hands-on-workshop/
or contact Maureen Haberfeld at 891-4033 or maureen.haberfeld@talgov.com.

Come out and dance to the Tallahassee Swing Band every Tuesday, 7:30 – 10 pm at the American Legion at Lake Ella.  Admission is $6.  The American Legion is located at 229 Lake Ella Drive in Tallahassee (tel. 850-222-3382).  

The first part of the evening is for beginners. This simple introduction opens the floor for to learn a few new dances each week. The remaining hour incorporates those dances, along with a few others, so all in attendance have a chance to improve their skills.

The Capital Sound team is incredibly happy to announce the first official showcase of the best collective in the southeast, A 40oz Collective. They have been doing incredible things for the scene in Florida and across the country recently and we're super excited to bring them to Tallahassee! We have been talking about hosting a showcase for a while now, and this will be a very special event for both parties. Many more exciting details coming sooner than you think!~~~~ FEATURING ~~~~Kliine
Fowl Play
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lysn.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Art curated by the amazing Mr.Cranklin & Tyler Roberts, featuring an interactive coloring book installation by Mr.Cranklin.Come say what's up –> Pareidolia Productions: The Artwork of Mr.Cranklin!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Vendors & Live painters TBA! If you are interesting in vending or live painting at this event or any future events, message us on facebook or email us at capitalsound@gmail.com.

The Mountain Dew Clogging organization is a family oriented group comprised of people of all ages from all of the counties surrounding Tallahassee.Clogging gives you the opportunity to get out and enjoy a great social activity and get fit at the same time. Your legs will tone up very quickly. Clogging improves flexibility, coordination, endurance and strength. It increases lung capacity, relieves stress, and it's aerobic and burns fat. Clogging is usually danced in lines because there is a better social group feeling when you can see that your new friends are dancing the same routines as you. Some couple and partner routines are taught to keep in touch with the historic Appalachian clogging styles.The instructors teach both the steps and the routines. During classes the instructors cue or call all routines every time they are danced during the learning phase. This means once you know the steps at a given level, you can quickly join in with routines you have never seen.You will find you dance many and varied routines to pretty much all types of music, although country and top 100 current tunes are the most popular.Taps are a double jingle tap ordered from one of our suppliers. The sound of all the taps beating to the music, gets everybody tapping to the rhythms. In clogging the heel tap is used to give a strong regular beat during most steps.Like other worthwhile sporting activities, to progress quickly you may need to practice more than once a week at class. The good news is you can practice anywhere.

Music from the other great American song book.

Open mic acoustic style in the bar from 6:30 to 9:30pm. Sign up begins at 6pm

As a Sensuality Coach, QiGong and Belly Dance instructor, Janis David has taught many women how to empower themselves by re-connecting with their sensual side. Her Belly Dancing workshop gives you the understanding of basic technique, posturing, language, and move execution to help build necessary core strength.A great place for new dancers and those wanting to brush up on their skills, the workshop combines beginner belly dance technique and choreography to give students a well-rounded experience. The workshop is drop-in friendly and includes:Awakening/Allowing permission to explore your own sensuality & femininity;Strengthening of the mind / body connection that create new pathways to sensation, awareness and bliss;A good workout and a feeling centeredness in your body;Expression of your own unique dance in a safe and supportive environment.

Thomasville Entertainment Foundation's SOLD OUT season opener presents Broadway singer/actress/dancer Sutton Foster in an intimate piano and voice cabaret with noted musical director Michael Rafter. With 11 lead roles on Broadway to her credit and a strong television resume, Foster is one of Broadway's brightest lights and highly sought after on the concert stage.

Stephen Schwartz's classic is brought to life in the immersive and intimate setting of the round at Faith Presbyterian. Featuring favorites like “Day by Day” and “Prepare Ye” Godspell is a delight for the whole family!

Come join Grant and his longtime sidekick, bassist Erik Alvar as they preview selections from Grant's upcoming new album, to be released early in 2020. A self-described “tree-hugger that watches NASCAR, and Buddhist with a gun below the seat,” Grant Peeples is known for his axe-sharp socio-political tunes, raucous humor and heart-gigging ballads. Grant tours coast to coast, and is a regular performer at The Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, the 30A Songwriters Festival, and The Florida, Folk Festival. January 2019 marked a second tour in The Netherlands, where FolkForum.nl described him “…a pure storyteller, in the best American folk tradition…” and his show “…one of those gems that you will remember for a long time…” From traditional to modern and from bluegrass to jazz, classical, and beyond Erik Alvar has studied and performed with some of the most revered musicians in their respected genres. After earning a master's degree from the University of Florida, where he was fully funded working as a jazz graduate assistant, Alvar made the move to Brooklyn, NY where he is swiftly finding his way into the local music scene. He has worked with bands such as Billy Strings, the Jim Hurst Trio, and Rebecca Frazier. While there he also performed on the second national tour of A Christmas Story, a Musical out of New York City along with other theater productions such as Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes and Classic Nashville Roadshow.

Every Thursday night from 8pm to 11pm we feature local FSU music school students. Being a large community of musicians, some stop by to play a few sets with the jazz trio of that evening. It's a lively affair with a full service bar over looking beautiful downtown Tallahassee. Come watch the sun set with our signature “Sunset Tini” and enjoy the live entertainment.