Tom Flanigan

The six VFW posts comprising Florida's District 2 are: Bristol, Jasper, Monticello, Quincy, Perry and Tallahassee.

Organizers say the idea is to provide a totally immersive and historically authentic experience.

The initial group of curious visitors to the Req Room soon swelled to a full house during Saturday's poetry reading, art exhibition and jam session featuring some of the area's top musicians.

"The Laramie Project" will be staged on the venerable stage of the Monticello Opera House.

WFSU | By Tom Flanigan Published January 9, 2025 at 9:32 PM EST Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email

Although the children served by the program are evenly divided between boys and girls, the vast majority of volunteers helping them are women.

Since its founding from the remnants of alt-country pioneer band Uncle Tupelo in 1994, Wilco has won critical and popular acclaim for its often-daring explorations into a multitude of musical genres.

WFSU | By Tom Flanigan Published January 16, 2025 at 12:09 PM EST Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email

The festival attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year. This is a scene from the 2024 festival.

WFSU | By Tom Flanigan Published January 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM EST Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email