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It’s almost time for our See & Stroll walking art tour! 🎨Have you ever walked past a piece of public art and wondered ab...
09/28/2026

It’s almost time for our See & Stroll walking art tour! 🎨

Have you ever walked past a piece of public art and wondered about the story behind it? Join us Wednesday morning as we explore some of Tallahassee’s creative spaces and hear directly from the people who helped bring these projects to life!

We’ll kick things off at Argonaut Coffee at Cascades Park before heading out on a guided walking tour.

☕ Come a little early to grab a drink! Argonaut will have a specialty drink available to purchase. Try their Lavender Matcha Lemonade, also available without matcha.

📅 Wednesday, September 30
⏰ 9:00–10:00 AM
📍 Starting at Argonaut Coffee, Cascades Park
🎟️ FREE to attend!

This is one of our final events of KCCI’s 2026 Placemaking Week, and we’d love to have you join us!
Register through the Placemaking Week link in our bio to receive event updates. Bring a friend, wear your walking shoes, and come see Tallahassee from a different perspective!

Paint brushes and shovels were out, volunteers were busy, and school spirit was on full display as KCCI, VyStar Credit U...
09/24/2026

Paint brushes and shovels were out, volunteers were busy, and school spirit was on full display as KCCI, VyStar Credit Union, students and community members teamed up to bring colorful improvements to Cobb Middle School.

Under the leadership of professional muralists Amanda VanStratum, Carlos Morales and Nicole Spina, students and community members brought to life the beautiful mural at the corner of Miccosukee Road & Hillcrest.

Volunteers helped create a 105-foot fence mural to greet the cars arriving on campus. Plus, a new sign and plants transformed the gym entrance.

Landscaping improvements like a succulent garden and new flower beds helped transform everyday spaces around the campus. Cobb holds a special place in KCCI history as the site of Tallahassee’s first Crosswalk to Classrooms project.

The fun continued at R. Frank Nims Middle School, where volunteers helped add new fence art and a permanent school spirit mural to welcome students and brighten the campus.

Thank you to everyone that helped beautify and make a visible difference together.

The Cobb Middle School placemaking enhancements were part of KCCI’s 8th Annual Placemaking Week and the third year KCCI and VyStar Credit Union have partnered through VyStar’s Good is everywhere initiative to create fun, educational and enriching improvements at local schools.

VyStar Credit Union Cobb Middle School R. Frank Nims MS Leon County Schools Amanda VanStratum Living Canvas Studio

09/23/2026

What an afternoon at The Stacks! 🎶🎨

Thank you to everyone who came out for Live at The Stacks and helped us celebrate this space, the art, and the community that brings it all to life.

We had live music from Lofty Pursuits Marching Band, Matthew Cravener, Eden Rewa and Avery Singletary. Plus so many incredible neighbors and community partners joining us throughout the afternoon, including The Monroe TLH, Burn Boot Camp - Tallahassee South, FL, Foxtail Coffee, Amicus Brewing Ventures, Pineappetit, Florida Standard Spirits, Sweetfirmations by Kimmie.Kakes, Capital City Bank and more.

We also loved having several of The Stacks artists there with us including Amanda VanStratum, Myah Freeman, Michael Crowne, and briteso, giving the community a chance to connect with some of the artists behind the murals.

A huge thank you to Word of South, COCA / Tallahassee Arts, and Visit Tallahassee for supporting Live at The Stacks, along with everyone who volunteered, participated, and helped bring the afternoon together.

And of course, thank you to South Monroe Walls, Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency - CRA, our KCCI Catalyst team, the artists, project partners, and collaborators who helped make The Stacks possible in the first place.

Most of all, thank you to everyone who showed up, explored the murals, supported the businesses, and spent the afternoon with us. We loved seeing this space filled with so much energy and community. 🙌🏻

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Your Sunday afternoon plans are set! 🎶🎨Live at The Stacks is bringing live music, local food and drinks, giveaways, and ...
09/18/2026

Your Sunday afternoon plans are set! 🎶🎨

Live at The Stacks is bringing live music, local food and drinks, giveaways, and plenty of free fun to South Monroe Walls this Sunday.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy performances by the Lofty Pursuits Community Band and local pianist Matthew Cravener while you explore everything happening throughout The Stacks.

☕ Grab a handcrafted coffee from Foxtail Coffee
🧘 Stop by Burn Boot Camp - Tallahassee South, FL for tours, information, and prizes
🥂 Purchase a drink from The Monroe TLH
🍦 Treat yourself to Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream
🍍 Try island-inspired food and beverages from Pineappetit
🥃 Sip locally distilled drinks from Florida Standard Spirits
🧁 Pick up something sweet from Sweetfirmations by Kimmie.Kakes

You’ll also find free water and goody bags from Capital City Bank, b**r samples from Amicus Brewing Ventures, giveaways from the Leon County Office of Sustainability, and a chance to complete the brand new Visit Tallahassee Southside Cultural Corridor app challenge and win a prize.

📅 Sunday, September 20
⏰ Noon to 2 p.m.
📍 South Monroe Walls, 213 Oakland Ave.
🎟️ Free and open to the community

Thank you to all of the vendors, partners, and sponsors helping make Live at The Stacks possible. Tag someone you want to bring with you, and we’ll see you Sunday!

KCCI, Mayor John Dailey, Westminster Oaks residents, and W. T. Moore Elementary School students celebrated the unveiling...
09/16/2026

KCCI, Mayor John Dailey, Westminster Oaks residents, and W. T. Moore Elementary School students celebrated the unveiling of “Connected Communities Inspire the Future,” a collaborative public art project bringing together the creativity of W.T. Moore Elementary students and Westminster Oaks resident artists.

Through original artwork, vibrant fence banners, and transformed utility boxes, the project celebrated connection, creativity, and the power of art to bring generations and communities together.

It was a joy working with all of you to bring this shared vision come to life—and celebrating the talented artists who made it possible! 💛

Thank you to Westminster Oaks Retirement Community and their residents for funding this collaborative project.

09/16/2026

Meet us on the lawn for live tunes with a larger-than-life view! 🎶🎨

Music meets art at The Stacks during this free community event celebrating art, creativity, connection and community in the heart of Tallahassee.

🗓️Sunday, September 20
⏰Noon to 2 PM
📍The Stacks at SoMo Walls
213 Oakland Avenue

Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an afternoon of live music, local vendors, art and activities while viewing the murals at The Stacks.

The Stacks was brought to life through the collaboration of KCCI, SoMo Walls, the City of Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency, the Greater Frenchtown/Southside District and Eppes Decorating Center.

Thank you to Word of South Festival, COCA/Tallahassee Arts, Visit Tallahassee and the City of Tallahassee for supporting Live at The Stacks.

It is Placemaking Week! Check out Betsy Couch and Lori Elliott on WCTV’s In the Spotlight {link in stories} and join us ...
09/16/2026

It is Placemaking Week! Check out Betsy Couch and Lori Elliott on WCTV’s In the Spotlight {link in stories} and join us as you discover more about Tallahassee, meet new friends, and enhance Placemaking.
📍kccitallahassee.com for more info

09/14/2026

Tallahassee, come be part of Placemaking Week! ✨

KCCI has a full lineup of events coming up that invite you to explore our city, connect with the community, and see placemaking in action.

Here’s what’s coming up:

🎶 September 20 | Live at The Stacks Community Event
💜 September 22 | Cobb Community Paint Day
💛 September 23 | Nims Community Paint Day
🎨 September 30 | See & Stroll Walking Art Tour

From public art and creative projects to hands-on experiences, there are plenty of ways to join in throughout the week.

Come learn something new, meet the people helping bring these projects to life, and experience placemaking happening right here in Tallahassee.

Save this reel, send it to a friend, and make plans to join us!

Find the full Placemaking Week schedule and registration details through the link in our bio.

09/11/2026

Want to see Tallahassee through a new lens?

Join KCCI for a See & Stroll walking art tour highlighting public art, creative spaces, and placemaking projects right here in Tallahassee.

Along the way you’ll hear directly from some of the people behind these projects, learn how the ideas became reality, and get a peek at what’s coming next.

🗓️ Wednesday, September 30
⏰ 9-10 AM
📍 Starting at Argonaut Coffee at Cascades Park

Come a little early to purchase a drink and connect before the walk begins at 9:00 AM.

See & Stroll is free to attend, but registration is encouraged so you don’t miss any event updates. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/see-stroll-tickets-1997505556892

Live music, local art, and a Sunday afternoon at The Stacks 🎶🎨Join us for Live at The Stacks during KCCI Placemaking Wee...
09/05/2026

Live music, local art, and a Sunday afternoon at The Stacks 🎶🎨

Join us for Live at The Stacks during KCCI Placemaking Week on Sunday, September 20 from 12–2 PM!

Come explore the murals, enjoy live music, shop local vendors, and spend the afternoon with us in one of Tallahassee’s newest public art spaces.

📍 The Stacks at 213 Oakland Ave.
🗓 Sunday, September 20
⏰ 12–2 PM

Free and family-friendly! Find all the details through the Placemaking Week site:

https://kccitallahassee.com/project/2026-placemaking-week/

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