The reigning King of the Blues brings his beloved guitar, Lucille, to Ruby Diamond Auditorium for the very first performance in that venue since it underwent a $35 million renovation.

Roots rock meets classical piano as the two gifted artists present “Night,” a fascinating meeting of musical worlds. It will take place at Tallahassee Community College’s Turner Auditorium.

Roche, a multimedia artist and retired Florida State University art professor, gets the full retrospective treatment at the university’s Museum of Fine Arts. On display will be maps, motorcycle drawings, representations of myths, conceptual works, photographs, abstracts and much more.

The acclaimed modern dance troupe, which travels with its own musical group, will give a performance that ranges in genres from baroque to contemporary by way of country swing. It’s happening at Ruby Diamond Auditorium.

One of the great American songwriters of the past 50 years, Newman’s work has been interpreted by a who’s who of singers, from Peggy Lee to Nina Simone, Joe Cocker and Barbra Streisand. He’ll perform a set of his darkly satirical tunes at Ruby Diamond Auditorium.

Over the course of nearly five decades, Cosby has earned a spot as one of the world’s best-loved entertainers. In a show at Ruby Diamond Auditorium, he’ll use his influential stand-up act as a way to communicate directly with his audience, impart his philosophy and share a few laughs.

One of the brightest stars in classical music, the Venezuelan pianist will split her programs between Latin compositions and her own improvisations. She’ll perform at Pebble Hill Plantation on Feb. 13, then at TCC’s Turner Auditorium the next evening.

The gloriously noisy celebration of all things “band” and all things Florida State returns to Seven Days of Opening Nights with a concert at Ruby Diamond Auditorium.

You’ve probably seen his continent-hopping culinary series “Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations.” The celebrity chef, bestselling author and world traveler will speak on a variety of colorful topics at Ruby Diamond Auditorium (and also visit with creative-writing and hospitality students during his visit to campus).

The Brazilian singer, composer and Grammy winner is one of today’s greatest singers. Hailing from São Paulo, Souza’s Brazilian roots are instantly evident, but so is her absolute mastery of jazz, world music, classical and pop. At Seven Days, Souza will be joined by the equally astonishing Brazilian guitarist Romero Lubambo.... More