Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The 2025 Watermelon Festival saw the start of something new on June 6 with the introduction of the Kickoff Block Party to the lineup of festival events,…
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Contest winners showcased at 2025 Awards Show
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. As part of the kickoff block party on the evening of June 6, the winners of the Watermelon Festival contests were announced, along with the festival’s Grand…
Too much of a good thing
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Any homeowner wants a pleasant-looking front yard, with a nice, healthy lawn and perhaps a few bordering bushes, trees and blooms to really welcome people in. It’s…
Starling Musings launches new exhibit for April
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, April 5, the Starling Musings art gallery launched their latest exhibit. Although the gallery intended to feature a new artist this month, plans with that…
Jefferson Arts Gallery to host Annual Student Art Show
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) will be opening their latest exhibit, the Annual Student Art Show, on Saturday, April 12, from noon until 4 p.m. There will…
Wildlife Center enjoys a spring baby boom
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. An infant cotton-topped tamarin monkey clings to its mother’s back and angles its fuzzy head curiously when she hops over to the viewing window at the North…
Coloring Contest deadline is April 18
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Kid artists ages 2-13 are invited to submit artwork for this year’s Watermelon Festival Coloring Contest. All contestants must be full-time residents of Jefferson County. The winner…
JAG reveals newest exhibit
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, March, 1, the Jefferson Arts Gallery launched the opening of its latest exhibit, a display of the work of Tallahassee artist Debo Groover, who co-owns…
Song of the Week: “Tear Off the Roof”
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Brandon Lake is no stranger to hit songs, and that continues with his 2023 release of “Tear Off the Roof,” which can also be enjoyed through a…
JAG still seeking student artists for local show
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) always sets aside April for an exhibition of art created by local students. The show is open to all students who live in…
How to tell a story without a word
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. “What if?” is the question Penny Stiff Hackett is always exploring through art. What if you used an unconventional medium to create something unique? What if you…
Calling student artists for local show
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Arts Gallery always sets aside April for an exhibition of art created by local students. The show is open to all students who live in Jefferson…
Starling Musings announces Valentine Art Contest winner
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The end of February marked the end of the February Valentine Art Contest held by the Starling Musings Art Gallery. Saturday morning, March 1, at 10 a.m.,…
Starling Musings launches December Member Exhibit
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Dec. 14, the Starling Musings art gallery hosted a grand opening celebration for their new exhibit, which features the artists that have participated in the…
Artist Spotlight: JFrancis O’Reilly
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello is a quiet hub of highly skilled artists, and many citizens among us harbor incredible talents that often go unnoticed. Among these talented artists is JFrancis…
It’s never too late to learn to paint
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The most difficult part of learning any new skill is starting from a place of uncertainty. In order to become good at something, you have to be…
Six weekend road trip essentials
Metro Media Contributor The open road beckons many people, inspiring everything from extensive adventures to short weekend jaunts. Whether a road trip lasts a few weeks or a few days, certain items…
Don’t let the holiday turn into a tragedy
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year, the Thanksgiving holiday heralds the beginning of the annual holiday season. It’s a festive time of great food, family, friends and fellowship. Unfortunately, for many,…
Starling Musings to host a member show – artists wanted
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. As 2024 comes to a close, Starling Musings would like to express their deepest gratitude to the artists and artists-to-be who have supported and participated in the…
The good, the bad and the ugly: “Inside Out 2”
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. Introduction: “Inside Out 2” is the second movie in the Inside Out franchise. It was released on June 14, 2024, to the United States market. “Inside Out 2”…