Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of January.
Good morning, Tallahassee.
Local partners provided cold night sheltering Sunday as temperatures dipped to 35°F and will offer shelter tonight for those experiencing homelessness.
Shelters are available at designated sites for single adults (The Kearney Center), families (HOPE Community), and youth (CCYS) from 4pm to 8pm.
Over the weekend, the Tallahassee Camelia Society held its 72nd Annual Camelia Show at the Doyle Connor Center where exhibitors displayed 1,535 blooms from about 30 vendors (continuing a nearly 75-year tradition).
Attendees learned growing tips for more spectacular displays.
Local college basketball teams secured major conference wins on Saturday, Jan.
11 at several community venues. These results underline their strong performance and energized local sports fans.
FSU men's basketball lost 113-69 to NC State at the Donald L.
Tucker Civic Center on Saturday. The loss dropped the team to 7-9 overall and they will play at Syracuse on Jan. 13 as they try to bounce back.
Around 500 top runners from 50 nations competed in the World Athletic Cross Country Championships on Saturday at Apalachee Regional Park as some Ethiopian team members were denied visas.
Local officials say they will explore hosting the event again after a boost to the local economy ($4.3 million).
Tally Indie Night Live
8 PM - 12 AM — 926 Bar & Grill — Free entry — Experience local indie music talents at this vibrant Tallahassee gathering.
Soulful Sounds in Tallahassee
7-9 p.m. — The Woman's Club Of Tallahassee — Tickets available — Experience a vintage-inspired evening of jazzy R&B and comedy with Acute Inflections.
E. Marie's Dinner & Show: Sorry, Wrong Number
6-8 p.m. — TheStudio — Dinner Show — Experience a chilling suspense thriller that unfolds through urgent phone calls.
Festival of New Music: Large Ensemble Concert
7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Ruby Diamond Concert Hall — Ticketed entry — Experience thrilling new compositions by Pulitzer Prize-winner Julia Wolfe and talented university ensembles.
Glenn Miller Orchestra Concert
7-9 p.m. — Turner Auditorium — Reserved seating from $37 — Swing to the timeless classics of the Glenn Miller Orchestra at an electrifying concert.
Viking 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
1-5 p.m. — 2500 Pedrick Rd, Tallahassee, FL — Registration required — Participate in a fun-filled day of running with distances for all abilities.
Tallahassee Marathon
7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. — Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority — Registration fees apply — Experience a scenic tour of Florida’s Capital City during this premier winter marathon event.
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