Events

THOM Collective Member Exhibition

On view through August 13 Thomasville Center for the Arts 600 East Washington Street

THOM Collective is an artist membership at Thomasville Center for the Arts providing a platform for both local and regional artists to grow their potential, while providing collectors—novice or experienced—access to original, affordable art. A community of creative professionals, the collective is made up of visual, culinary, and performing artists.

THOM Collective provides a network of creatives with a variety of resources to help them in the development of their artistic careers. Featuring an annual exhibition, online directory, teaching and residency opportunities, artistic challenges, individual portfolio critiques, headshot days, and a number of other professional development events, THOM Collective emphasizes the importance of member collaboration, encouraged to help strengthen the quality of the group. “This is my first time hosting the THOM Collective exhibition, and it’s been an absolute pleasure to connect with the wonderful public art community in Thomasville,” says Sam McCoy, artist programs manager. “The collective the center has developed brings together many visual artists from different mediums and walks of life. This meaningful collaboration between the community and artists makes me proud to work with such creative community leaders.”

This year’s member exhibition will feature over 40 artists and dozens of pieces of art. The exhibition will be held in the Main Gallery of Thomasville Center for the Arts, at 600 E. Washington Street. It is free and open to the public. If you are an artist, it’s never too late to join! Program organizers are always happy to answer questions as well as connect artists and the Thomasville community.

ALL SUMMER

June 3, July 1, August 5 & September 2 First Friday Sip and Shop

Starting at 6pm, enjoy dinner, grab an adult beverage from your favorite downtown restaurant or venue, and shop ‘til you drop. Participating shops will have extended hours, with many bars and restaurants open until 10pm. Live music at the amphitheater begins at 8pm. Bring blankets and chairs.

Now through July 31 Backyard Bucket List

Leon County invites participants to get out and explore by joining the Summer Backyard Bucket List program. June and July will each feature a new bucket list of local businesses to explore, including attractions, restaurants, breweries, shops, and museums. Participants who visit the featured businesses and post a photograph on Instagram using the hashtag #TallyBucketListSweepstakes will be entered to win prizes. For info, see

visittallahassee.com/backyardbucketlist.

JUNE

June 8 Spanish 101

This class is perfect if you are completely new to the language and want to get the basics down to begin speaking conversationally. This course is free and open to all. Simply register online, in person or via phone. The class runs every Wednesday until July 20, and all materials are supplied by the library. Intended for ages 17 and older. Thomas County Public Library, North Madison Street. For more info, email marketing@tcpls.org.

June 10 Movie in the Stacks

Beat the summer heat and chill out with a movie in the stacks at Thomas County Public Library. We will be showing an ocean-themed film each week, complete with popcorn and drinks. Movie Schedule: June 6 - Finding Nemo rated PG. June 10 - Jungle Cruise, rated PG13. June 17 - Moana, rated PG. June 24 - Aquaman, rated PG13. Intended for ages 12-17. For info, call 229-225-5252.

June 18 Juneteenth Celebration

This free community-wide event held to unite and educate will also include the 3rd Annual Black History Month Parade at 9am (rescheduled from February 12). For info about the parade, call 229-227-4136 or email Madison Eaton at madison.eaton@thomasville.org. From 1-5pm, the event will also include live entertainment, food, a car show, vendors, and more, at Douglass High School Alumni Association, Inc., 115 Forrest Street. For info, email juneteenthofthomasville@gmail.com.

June 25 Block Party

Join in for live music, hot dogs, and kids’ activities. 11am-4pm. Paradise Park, South Broad Street. For info, contact Kristin Long at klong@fbcthomasville.com.

JULY

July 4 Independence Day Show

Join the City of Thomasville and CNSNext as we celebrate Independence Day with fireworks at Remington Park. Fireworks will start at 9pm. Please note the following rules for this event: pets are not allowed, golf carts will not be allowed on the grass or fields at Remington Park, and personal fireworks (including sparklers) are not allowed. For more information, call 229-228-7977.