Arts & Culture in Florida
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A long history and a diverse population are just some of the reasons Florida culture is so vibrant. And we have so much of it! Museums in Florida showcase the new and the old, the historic and the futuristic, the international and the local. Catch a performance featuring some of the greatest musicians from around the world, or hang out with unknown artists at an art festival. Let Broadway come to you on local stages and see the next big exhibit on opening night at one of Florida’s galleries. There’s always a rainy day excursion or two to keep you excited about living in Florida.
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Countless Curtain Calls in Florida
From musical performances to stage shows, the arts are alive and thriving on Florida’s stages. The Gasparilla Music Festival in Tampa and Panama City’s Gulf Coast Jam bring big names to even bigger stages. Live music festivals are a year-round thing in a state where the vibes are hot and the drinks are cold. Enjoy an evening with the South Florida Symphony or catch the latest tour at Broadway in Orlando. Big cities have large scale productions like Opera Orlando and smaller towns have regional theaters like Theatre Tallahassee. Whatever your taste for the stage, there’s something in Florida for you. All that’s left is to snag your ticket before they sell out.
Get Rooted in Florida’s History
From forts and lighthouses to shipwrecks and curated collections, Florida boasts a long list of experiences tracing its even longer history. Learn all about stories from the First Americans to European colonizers to its inclusion in the United States, and see how Florida culture is rooted in its history. Destinations in Florida are part of the U.S. Civil Rights Trail while cities like Pensacola showcase the Spanish colonial era. The surprisingly isolated Fort Jefferson on Dry Tortugas, Historic Overtown in Miami, and Castillo de San Marcos, in St. Augustine are just a few of the standout sites. You’ll feel even more rooted in a place that has its own deep embedded ones!
Culture Is Never Far in Florida
Art Basel – one the largest annual art events in the world – may only happen once a year, but the state is a constant source of inspiration. Art is everywhere! Wynwood Walls in Miami, the vibrant streets of Key West and Jacksonville’s CoRK Arts District are just a few examples of the state’s extensive outdoor art scene – made possible by all that good weather and sun! Institutions like the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg and the Lightner Museum in St. Augustine provide world-class exhibits and permanent collections, ensuring that you’ll never be far from a day of artistic discovery. Also indulge in the smaller, independent galleries and artists that you’ll just have to discover when you’ve settled into your new home.
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