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Frinally! The weekend starter pack is here. We’re kicking things off with the recap of the 1st-Ever Anhinga Music & Art Fest, a mashup of beats, brushstrokes, and pure creative energy. We’re also serving up CityClips Live highlights with Nick and David from Ology Brewing Co. – giving you the inside scoop from the minds behind one of the most beloved breweries. Your weekend? Upgraded. 🎨🍻
Quick Summary
In our 459th edition, here’s for Fun Fri:
Local: 1st-Ever Anhinga Music & Art
CityClips Live Recap: Ology Brewing Co.
Featured: AERO | IGNITE Tallahassee
Event Highlight: Ambiance Wine | A Wine Experience
LOCAL
ANHINGA FEST
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🎶🎨 First-Ever Anhinga Music & Art Festival | TLH Downtown
Tallahassee Downtown came alive last weekend for the debut of the Anhinga Music & Art Festival, transforming the streets into a vibrant celebration of sound, color, and creativity. The festival brought together a diverse lineup of local and regional musicians, captivating live art demonstrations, and an array of vendors showcasing everything from handcrafted goods to delicious bites. There was a great turnout for the typically empty Kleman Plaza.
The anhinga – often called the “snakebird” for its long, slender neck, is a water bird known for its graceful swimming, striking appearance, and unique way of drying its wings in the sun. 💦🐦⬛ Unlike many water birds, it swims with its body submerged, its neck curving above the water like a periscope, then emerges to spread its wings wide. Relating it to the festival, it embodies the bird’s spirit of grace, uniqueness, and bold display. Just as an anhinga rises from the water and opens its wings, the festival emerged onto Tallahassee’s cultural scene with a vibrant spread of music, art, and community energy, showcasing local talent in full color and inviting everyone to soak in the creative sunshine.
CC LIVE RECAP
OLOGY
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🎙️ Nick and David on CityClips Live Ep. 91.
Julia had the pleasure of featuring Nick Walker and David Arendt, Co-Founders and Owners of Ology Brewing Co. | CityClips Live Ep. 91
Ology is a Tallahassee-based brewery and distillery founded in 2017, known for its innovative craft beers, small-batch spirits, and creative flavor profiles. 🍺
Here are the takeaways of their interview with Julia:
From Friends to Founders: Nick and David (along with 2 other friends) launched Ology Brewing Co. with a 2,000 sq. ft. Midtown Tallahassee taproom – blending Nick’s brewing creativity with David’s operational know-how.
Growth Milestones: Expanded from 1 to 4 taprooms (3 in Tally, 1 in Tampa), brewed 500+ unique beers, with weekly releases, gained distribution in major retailers across 20+ states, and earned an invite to a top global beer festival in Copenhagen.
Keys to Success: They embrace opportunistic growth by rewriting the playbook when the right opportunity arises, pair award-winning flavors with eye-catching label designs to strengthen their brand, maintain balanced ambition by growing quickly yet sustainably, and drive sales through a three-pronged strategy that builds consumer awareness, influences bartenders, and excites distributors.
Current Focus: They are running a Wefunder campaign to raise $875K for distribution expansion into South Florida, Atlanta, and the greater Southeast.
Entrepreneurial Advice: Nick emphasized the importance of carefully evaluating every opportunity and acting quickly when the right one comes along, while David highlighted that surrounding yourself with trusted people is the foundation of growth.
FEATURED
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AERO | Community Partner - IGNITE Tallahassee
The Alliance of Entrepreneur Resource Organizations (AERO), supported by the Jim Moran Institute, links Tallahassee entrepreneurs to free growth resources. It unites public agencies and nonprofits into one easy, no-cost hub. Check their master calendar for events, workshops, and connections to organizations that help businesses succeed.
IGNITE Tallahassee is a tech startup incubator in Innovation Park that supports programs and services for early-stage, high, and new tech ventures. It offers business resources, expert mentors, lab facilities, funding access, and industry partnerships to boost economic growth, workforce skills, and tech commercialization in North Florida.
FUN EVENTS
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Saturday, Aug. 16
2025 Miller Landing Madness by 8K/5K/3K by Gulf Winds Track Club and Jeanne O'Kon | Saturday, Aug. 16 | 8 AM | Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park, 701 Miller Landing Rd. | Register | Learn More
Sunday, Aug. 17
Ordinary Boys | Sunday, Aug. 17 | 4 PM | House of Music, 2011 S. Monroe St. | Learn More
Ice Cream Social | Sunday, Aug. 17 | 4 PM | Color Me Mine, 1817 Thomasville Rd. Suite 610 | $25 Tickets
Thursday, Aug. 21
Walk-In Craft Bar | Ready-To-Make DIY Projects | Thursday, Aug. 21 | 12 PM | AR Workshop Tallahassee, 1950 Thomasville Rd., Ste. J | Learn More
Opening Reception: Walk in the Woods ft. Quilters Unlimited by LeMoyne Arts | Thursday, Aug. 21 | 5 PM | 125 N. Gadsden St. | Learn More
Music Under the Oaks by Tallahassee Downtown | Thursday, Aug. 21 | 7 PM | Lewis Park, 308 Park Ave. E. | Learn More
Saturday, Aug. 23
Cheers to You – Customer Appreciation Party by Tallahassee Harley-Davidson | Saturday, Aug. 23 | 11 AM | 1745 Capital Cir. NW. | Learn More
Downtown Concert Series: The Retrograde with Peak Dive | Saturday, Aug. 23 | 7 PM | The Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park | Free | Learn More
Sunday, Aug. 24
Featured Event: Ambiance Wine: A Wine Experience | Sunday, Aug. 24 | 6 PM | The Blu Halo, 3431 Bannerman Rd. Suite #102 | $65 Tickets | Learn More
Thursday, Aug. 28
Access to Capital for Startups by IGNITE Tallahassee | Thursday, Aug. 28 | 10:30 AM | IGNITE Tallahassee, 1729 W. Paul Dirac Dr. | Register
Brian Kelley: Sunshine State of Mind Tour by Six String Southern Productions | Thursday, Aug. 28 | 7 PM | The Moon | Learn More
Friday, Sept. 5
Dinner & Show Series: A Salted Stage by E. Marie Enterprises | Friday, Sept. 5 | 6 PM | Tally ClubHouse, 1606 S. Monroe St. | Learn More
Jeff Goldblum by Opening Nights at Florida State University | Friday, Sept. 5 | 7:30 PM | Ruby Diamond Concert Hall, Westcott Memorial Building, S. University Way | Learn More
Starting the week of Monday, Sept. 8
Honcho Fall Season 2025 | The Pickle Pad, 1925 N. Monroe St., Suite 109 | Use code: PICKLEPAD at checkout for 14% off Register
Join the Honcho Community with that promo code before Sunday, August 17, at 11:59 PM.
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