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Performance Groups and Venues

Provider Name Provider Description Category Description Address City Location Description Location Phone Contact Contact Phone Provider Phone Provider EMail Provider URL
African Caribbean Dance Theatre Youth and adult performing arts for West African dance styles, offering classes, and local and touring performances PO Box 10943 850-539-4087 acdt93@aol.com www.fadf.org
Apalachee Blues Society Non-profit organization dedicated to preserving America's art form N/A www.apalacheebluessociety.com
Bethel AME Church Tallahassee Girls Choir of Choice: Open to girls ages 8-18; Participants meet regularly on Tues and Thurs, 5-7pm to spend time on homework, participate in personal, social, and cultural enrichment activities, and to practice music; For more information contact Rosalie Hill 576-7501 or email lmbethelamec@aol.com 501 W. Orange Ave. Rosalie Hill 576-7501 850-576-7501 bethelame1865.org/home.html
Big Bend Community Orchestra An all-volunteer organization consisting of more than 60 musicians from all walks of life; Presents 3 concerts per year on weekend afternoons; Open membership; Experienced performers; Space-available basis N/A 850-893-4567 ginnyden@comcast.net www.bbcorch.org
Bradfordville Blues Club Unique location and atmosphere that hosts nationally renowned Blues acts including a different artist each weekend 7152 Moses Ln 850-906-0766 www.bradfordvilleblues.com
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) Department of Music: Home of the world-renowned Marching 100 band; For more information visit www.marching100alumni.com FAMU, 206 Foster-Tanner Music Bldg 599-3334 850-599-3000 www.famu.edu
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) FAMU Essential Theatre: Features African-American playwrights and new interpretations of the classics and musicals; Fee 413 Tucker Hall 561-2425 850-599-3000 www.famu.edu
Florida State University FSU College of Music: Performs more than 500 concerts and recitals throughout the year; For more information visit, www.music.fsu.edu 132 N. Copeland St 644-4774 www.fsu.edu
Florida State University FSU Opera: Performances and other activities designed to foster community interest in opera and music theater, develop new audiences, stimulate the current opera-going public, and introduce children to opera's many rewards; Three annual mainstage productions, plus a more intimate workshop production; For more information visit, www.music.fsu.edu/opera.htm 132 N. Copeland St 644-5248 www.fsu.edu
Florida State University FSU School of Theatre: One of the country's top 10 theatre programs with 3 theaters: Mainstage, The Lab, and the Studio Theatre; Also offering the Sue and Richard G. Fallon Theatre for Young Audiences Series; Features productions particularly suitable for families; Also offers Adventures in Theatre Summer Camp for ages 5-12; For more information visit, www.theatre.fsu.edu FSU Fine Arts Bldg School of Theatre 644-7257 www.fsu.edu
Florida State University FSU Opera: Performances and other activities designed to foster community interest in opera and music theater, develop new audiences, stimulate the current opera-going public, and introduce children to opera's many rewards; Three annual mainstage productions, plus a more intimate workshop production; For more information visit, www.music.fsu.edu/opera.htm 132 N. Copeland St 644-5248 www.fsu.edu
Florida State University FSU School of Theatre: One of the country's top 10 theatre programs with 3 theaters: Mainstage, The Lab, and the Studio Theatre; Also offering the Sue and Richard G. Fallon Theatre for Young Audiences Series; Features productions particularly suitable for families; Also offers Adventures in Theatre Summer Camp for ages 5-12; For more information visit, www.theatre.fsu.edu FSU Fine Arts Bldg School of Theatre 644-7257 www.fsu.edu
Florida State University FSU College of Music: Performs more than 500 concerts and recitals throughout the year; For more information visit, www.music.fsu.edu 132 N. Copeland St 644-4774 www.fsu.edu
Pas De Vie Ballet A non-profit, performing ballet company that has been performing for 20 years; Offers two performances yearly, Nutcracker (during the holiday season) and the annual Spotlight on Dance in May N/A 222-0174
Performing Arts Center of Tallahassee Company Etudes: Nationally recognized, as the 2006, 2007, and 2008 recipient of the Dance Educators of America President's Cup Award; With an emphasis on dance as art; Specializes in classical and contemporary dance 2028 North Point Blvd 562-1430 pactdance@aol.com www.pactdance.com
Revised Edition, Women's Barbershop Quartet Women's Barbershop Harmony quartet; Sings valentines, parties, and civic and charitable events in the area N/A 907-2034 linda.schelin@comcast.net
Sopchoppy Opry Classic country music featuring house band 'South Bound' and musical guests; Performances held at Historic Sopchoppy High School Auditorium; Shows are on the last Saturday of every month except December; Good, clean, family fun Sopchoppy 962-3711 jquigg@peoplepc.com www.wakulla.com/Arts_and_Entertainment
Spirit of the Suwanne Music Park On the banks of the famous river, this popular park hosts festivals and other music events all year long; Also offers full-service restaurant, golf cart rentals, bicycle rentals, disc and mini golf, bubba water slide, beach area on the river, craft village with gift shops, country store, kayak, tube, and canoe rentals, etc. 3076 95th Dr Live Oak U.S. 129 North of Live Oak (80 miles from Tallahassee) 1-386-364-1683 www.musicliveshere.com
Tallahassee Barbershop Chorus/Capital Chordsmen In four-part a'capella harmony, this group continues the tradition of singing the 'old songs' and contemporary songs too; Meets weekly on Thursday from 7pm-9:30pm at the Senior Center; Annual concerts in December and July Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N Monroe St 385-9617
Tallahassee Civic Chorale A non-audition, 40-60 member adult chorus that performs three concerts yearly; Concerts are open to the public at nominal cost N/A 942-1893 sing@civicchorale.org www.civicchorale.org
Tallahassee Community Chorus Led by Dr. Andre Thomas, consists of more than 200 non-auditioned singers; Open participation; Upcoming Concerts: November 22, 2009 at 4pm, January 23, 2010 at 8pm, and April 11th, 2010 at 4pm, all located at Bradfordville First Baptist Church PO Box 13085 668-9759 668-9759 chorus@tcchorus.org www.tcchorus.org
Tallahassee Community College (TCC) Capital City Band of TCC and TCC Jazz Band: Made up of TCC students and community members; Performs several times a year; Both groups rehearse weekly during regular TCC sessions; Both bands are considered credited courses at TCC; For more information call or email coatesg@tcc.fl.edu 444 Appleyard Dr Gary Coates 567-6336 850-201-6200 www.tcc.fl.edu
Tallahassee Leon County Civic Center Offers periodic shows specifically for children, and often features shows appropriate for young people as part of the Broadway Series 505 W. Pensacola St 487-1691 www.tlccc.org
Tallahassee Little Theatre Presents more than 6 plays and 2 coffeehouse productions each year; True community theatre, open auditions; Check website for age appropriate rating of productions 1861 Thomasville Rd 224-8474 www.tallahasseelittletheatre.org
Tallahassee Pipe Band Performs and provides free instruction of Scottish bagpiping and drumming; Available for parades, parties, memorials, weddings, and funerals N/A 545-9522 Joe Ashcraft: joebagpipes@yahoo.com
Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra Presents 4 classic concerts, a Holiday Magic concert annually, as well as a Young People’s Concert for school children; The only professional orchestra in the region; Miriam Burns, Music Director N/A 224-0461 www.tallahasseesymphony.org
Tallahassee Winds Band An adult audition band under the direction of Dr. Bentley Shellahamer; Meets Tues. evenings from 7:15-9:45pm in Rm. 114 in the FSU music bldg.; Performs 4 formal concerts each year FSU College of Music, 132 N Copeland St 668-7109 www.tallahasseewinds.org
Tallahassee Youth Orchestras (TYO) Under the direction of Dr. Alexander Jimenez, the TYO offers 5 orchestras from beginning strings to the advanced symphony orchestra, plus the Tallahassee Fiddlers; The TYO teaches children ages 6-18 to play orchestral music and offers additional performance opportunities 1415 Timberlane Rd, Ste. 209 224-8966 tyodirector@embarqmail.com www.tallahasseeyouthorchestras.org
The Artist Series of Tallahassee, Inc Brings world-renowned classical musicians to the Big Bend area in a series of five concerts; All performances will be held at East Hill Baptist Church on selected Sundays at 4pm East Hill Baptist Church, 912 Miccosukee Rd 224-9934 www.theartistseries.org
The Boys Choir of Tallahassee Community outreach program for young men ages 8-18 from public to private schools throughout Tallahassee; Meets 3 times weekly for study hall and choir practice; Preparing young men for the 21st century through music, discipline, and academic excellence; The choir has performed at churches, convention halls, nursing homes, group homes, and juvenile correctional facilities throughout the U.S. and abroad 528-2403 boyschoirtlh@yahoo.com www.boyschoirtlh.com
The Tallahassee Ballet Provides a variety of performances in classical and contemporary ballet including the annual holiday classic, The Nutcracker and Dance For Spring 2010-Snow White; Each production includes a Young Persons Concert for school children; The company is comprised of local ballet students from age 9 to college and professional dancers 218 E. Third St 224-6917 office@tallahasseeballet.org www.tallahasseeballet.org
Theatre A La Carte N. Florida’s premiere musical theatre company featuring new releases and cult classics; Fee Tallahassee Little Theatre, 1861 Thomasville Rd 224-8474 www.theatrealacarte.com
Voces Angelorum: Voices Of Angels All volunteer women's community chamber choir; Performs classical music at approximately 10 concerts per year; Auditions in August and January N/A 942-6075 www.vocestally.org
Young Actors Theatre Performing quality theatre for and by youth; Offering an exciting three-show season on the main stage, participation theatre for toddlers and young children, and community performances upon request 609 Glenview Dr 386-6602 info@youngactorstheatre.com www.youngactorstheatre.com