Featured Events
Nominate an Educator!
The Opening Nights at Florida State University Arts Advocate Award celebrates an outstanding Leon County Schools educator who goes above and beyond to inspire students through the arts. Whether they teach music, theatre, visual art, dance, or creatively integrate the arts into another subject, we want to honor the teachers who make a lasting impact on students and their school communities.
The First Lady's Salon Concert at the FSU President's House
Sponsored By: Lee Hinkle, Beth & Lawton Langford, Ajax, Aramark & KPMG
Prepare yourself for an intimate Sheryl Crow concert featuring her favorite songs, the hits you know by heart, and the deep cuts you’ll be surprised you recognize. Along with her long-time musical companion Tim Smith, Sheryl has recently been shaping this one-of-a-kind performance at a monthly residency in Nashville, where she’s raising money for the underserved children in the area.
Shovels & Rope
Sponsored By: Gus Corbella and Amanda Morrison
Shovels & Rope is an American folk duo from Charleston, South Carolina, composed of husband and wife Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst.
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Symphonic Blues and Creative Careers
FSU students attended a guest lecture with Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience executive producer Eric Meier, conductor Martin Gellner, and blues musician Keith Johnson on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.
WFSU Interview with Okorie "OkCello" Johnson
Okorie "OkCello" Johnson discussed his upcoming performance through Opening Nights at Florida State University.