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Mockingbird Cafe Happenings: June 19 - 22, 2008
So have you taken my advice yet and headed out to the Mockingbird Cafe in Havana? I’m not going to scold anyone whether you haven’t considering it’s your loss. that is what’s happening that weekend:Thursday, June 19: Seating 6 - 8 p.m., Grilled Summer Vegetable Lasagna with tomato basil sauce, $10…
Save the moment: Women in commerce Expo 2008
The 2nd Annual Women in trade Expo will be held Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tallahassee Community College. The expo allows participants to mix, mingle and do commerce with women-owned businesses. I met some great trade leaders final year and I’m certain that year’s event will…
The Knott House Museum is Looking for Teen Poets
Are you a teen poet looking to work on your craft? The Knott House Museum is hosting a summer poetry workshop that July to help you enhance your writing skills. Being a writer myself, I know it’s intimidating sharing your work with others, but the feedback received is invaluable. These workshops …
Times tough for Everyone? Even for Realtor Ken Foster?
When I was assembly a friend for dinner at Paulina’s Pizzeria (yummy pizza, BTW) a couple weeks back, I saw whom I thought was another panhandler on the Tallahassee roadside.As I looked closer and saw the man was holding his sign, “Will Work for Food,” and pointing to the billboard above, I realized…
On Hiatus ’til Who Knows When
I’m in the middle of unpacking in my new Port Charlotte digs. It’s been a whirlwind past few weeks and am looking forward to life getting back to normal. Until I’m “settled” will I start posting about happenings in Tallahassee again, I think. I mean, these won’t be first-hand accounts, as mention…
Sorry Tallahassee, I’m Breaking Up With You
It’s bittersweet that I write that. All joking and sarcasm aside, the Tallahassee community has grown on me. But, it’s moment for me to move on professionally and personally. To that extent, I’m leaving the community in May to head back to southwest Florida.As for that blog, I plan to preserve it…
Imagine Life Workshop Series: April 29 Look Sensational that Summer with a
In addition to being navigationally challenged, I’m fashionably challenged so that upcoming workshop is something I should probably attend. It’s called “Say I DO to Sensational Summer Style,” part of the assume Life Workshop Series.It’s happening at Cole Couture Boutique, 2086 Thomasville Rd # B on…
Mockingbird Cafe Happenings: April 24 - 27, 2008
I’m back with what’s happening at Havana’s Mockingbird Cafe. As usual, entrees and entertainment sound yummy!Thursday, April 24: Southern Fried Chicken with Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Biscuits & White Gravy, $11.Entertainment: Thursday Night Jam Session - Check out the local talent and rock …
Elton John Rocks Tallahassee
Elton John rocked a approach full house at the Leon County Civic Center tonight (or do I say final night?). For shut to two and a half hours, Sir Elton performed number one hits like “I Guess That’s Why They sign it the Blues,” “Bennie and the Jets” and “Crocodile Rock.” Other tunes included “Goo…
May 8: One Night, Two Writers, Who to Choose?
Thursday, May 8 is going to be a firm decision for Tallahassee book-lovers. But, intelligent planners will probably find a way to attend both of these events:Giddy up!Tallahassee author Anne Haw Holt, who writes as A.H. Holt, will be giving writing and publishing tips at the Ft. Braden department L…
First African American on White House Secret Service Detail Coming to Tallahassee for Book Signing April 25, 2008
The “Jackie Robinson of the Secret Service” (according to JFK) will be in Tallahassee at Border’s Bookstore on Friday, April 25, 7 p.m. for a book signing. Abraham Bolden was the first African American assigned to the U.S. Presidential Secret Service. Bolden overcame discrimination and a whole lo…
