For Florida A&M alumnus Greg Anderson, screenwriter of the film “Stomp the Yard,” being a guest speaker at the Covey Film Festival in Thomasville, Ga., is an event he knew he had to participate in. The Tallahassee native said he feels that because of the great film history in the […]
Lifestyles
‘For Virgins’ challenges beliefs about sexuality
Dimmed lights and jazz music set a relaxing tone as audience members waited in anticipation for the monologue play to begin. “For Virgins Who Considered Fornication … When Masturbation Isn’t Enough” had its debut at Nefetari’s Fine Cuisine on Sunday evening. The play included a series of monologues, which focused […]
Tallahassee residents jam to ‘Jazz on Gaines Street’
Hundreds of people came out to celebrate “Jazz on Gaines Street” Sunday evening. Boulevard Park echoed soothing jazz rhythms from local talent such as Carlton Williams & The Legend Band, Mercy Jaye and saxophonist Chuck Crawford. The free jazz event was sponsored by R&B Ministries Inc. Denise Adams, director of […]
Nefetari’s to host ‘For Virgins…’ play
“For Virgins Who Considered Fornication … When Masturbation Isn’t Enough” will debut tonight at Nefetari’s. The series of monologues focuses on four virgins in their 30s: the paranoid virgin, the Christian virgin, the cocky virgin and the experienced virgin. As they reveal their struggles with lust, loneliness, desire and heartbreak, […]
The Famuan takes on mental illness
How many futile gun control arguments must we entertain before we realize that gun safety laws are only half the problem? How many mass murders will it take until we finally start stressing the importance of mental health education? How many more Aaron Alexises will we allow to take the […]
Drake delivers new experience on third album
Drake’s third studio album, “Nothing Was the Same,” shows that although he “Started from the Bottom” he will be on his “Worst Behavior” to “Own It” with album sales that are expected to “Hold On, We’re Going Home” to the top. No matter what fans are expecting, the Canadian native […]
Tallahassee to commemorate civil rights with memorial
The Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency, the City of Tallahassee and Leon County Government will be hosting a special Footsteps to Freedom program on Monday at 6 p.m. After the program, residents will be able to experience the new Tallahassee-Leon County Civil Rights Heritage Walk. Residents will be able to take […]
Workers install new roofing for Sunshine Manor
Workers spent much of Friday swapping the roof protector from Sunshine Manor Counseling Center with a newer, more water-resistant material. Clients were redirected to the center’s side entrance for much of the day.
Lipstick Lovers have many options in Tallahassee
For people who are fans of lipstick colors, finding the hottest one for the fall can be challenging. The more trendy looks from the popular lipstick company MAC range from a little red to a deep burgundy giving you that deep dark matte look circa 1920s. “Colors to look for […]
‘Insidious: Chapter 2’ delivers fright fest
All true horror movie lovers will enjoy “Insidious: Chapter 2.” This movie is the terrifying sequel to “Insidious,” which centered on the Lambert family and the dangerous spirits who haunted them. The first movie ended with Josh Lambert, the father, going into the spirit realm known as ““The Further”,” to […]