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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.

Yonder Mountain String Band at Word of South

YMSB is appearing at Word of South in collaboration with Opening Nights at FSU on the Adderley Amphitheater Stage at Cascades Park, the evening of Saturday, April 25. We can’t wait to welcome them to Tallahassee! Come out and join us for this free performance!

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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.
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WFSU Interview with Okorie "OkCello" Johnson

Okorie "OkCello" Johnson discussed his upcoming performance through Opening Nights at Florida State University.

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