October 2016
The Recollections in Concert
An evening of Jazz and Popular music. Cover is $10.00. Begins at 7:30 PM. THE RECOLLECTIONS are: Tony Partington - vocals & percussion, Frank Miceli - keyboard, Bo May - saxophone & clarinet, Tony Chapman - saxophone & guitar, David Wentzell - percussion.
Find out more »November 2016
Live Music with Susan David & Friends
7:30 PM- Music with Susan David and Friends. Sponsored by the Carrabelle Artist Association
Find out more »Origami Workshop
Origami workshop (folded paper art) begins at 1 PM. Sponsored by the Carrabelle Artist Association.
Find out more »December 2016
Annabelle Lyn Live Music
The Adventures of Annabelle Lyn Musical Group begins at 7:30 PM.
Find out more »Children’s Ornament Making Workshop
"Artists at Work" Children's workshop for ornament making at 1 PM.
Find out more »Tocamos Mas LIVE at Rio Carrabelle!
Come on out for a fun evening of Mambo, Merengue, Bolero and Cha Cha! Tocamos Mas performs traditional Latin arrangements combining keyboards, congas, timbales, base guitar and vocals. Dancing Optional" Doors open at 7:30 PM with a $15 cover at the door.
Find out more »March 2017
Coastal Art Showcase
The Carrabelle Artist Association (CAA) will present the Coastal Art Showcase, featuring new original artwork by well known local artists and new emerging artists. Works may include oils, pastels, watercolors, acrylics, photography, pottery and more. Many of these original works of art will be available for purchase. The CAA will provide demonstrations and workshops throughout the showcase along with opportunities to view artists at work. The Coastal Art Showcase will be held at the Rio Carrabelle, 102 St. James Ave…
Find out more »TONY PARTINGTON at Rio Carrabelle
March 25 – TONY PARTINGTON, vocalist, & Rio Carrabelle Quartet. Music by Cole Porter, Jimmy Van Heusen, Kurt Weill, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, Carlos Santana - Show @ 8PM – Admission $15 BYOB
Find out more »September 2017
“Swingin’ On A Star!” The Music of Jimmy Van Heusen & Friends
Tony Partington with Bo May and the Rio Carrabelle Jazz Quartet. Friday, September 29th at 8:00 pm Rio Carrabelle 102 Saint James Avenue, Carrabelle, FL 32322 Reserved seats $12/ $15 at the door. For reservations call Rob at (850) 307-0098.
Find out more »December 2017
Yo Ho Ho: A Pirate’s Christmas
Rio Carrabelle & Tom Mason and the Blue Buccaneers present a special Christmas show, mixing jolly old St. Nick with the Jolly Roger! Captain Mason and his band of brigands are touring to share their buried yuletide treasure music from their CD’s “Yo Ho Ho: A Pirate’s Christmas” and the instrumental “A Slide Guitar Christmas”. These fun-loving pirates will take you back three hundred years to a holiday party in a seaside haven and will have you singing and laughing…
Find out more »January 2018
The Muscle Shoals Singer / Songwriter Series
The Muscle Shoals Singer / Songwriter Series at 8 pm. Hosted by Donny Lowery is Rio Carrabelle's newest continuing series. Muscle Shoals is known for recording many hit songs from the 1960s to today and the music from the area is often referred to as the "Muscle Shoals Sound"! Donny has more than 100 songs recorded by country artists!
Find out more »February 2018
INCONCERT
The Ilse Newell Fund For the Performing Arts presents a Jazz performance at Rio Carrabelle starting at 7:30pm, on Febuary 16, 2018.
Find out more »Chicago Jazz Pianist Bob Dogan
The Ilse Newell Fund For the Performing Arts presents a Jazz performance at Rio Carrabelle starting at 7:30pm, on Febuary 23, 2018.
Find out more »January 2022
Ilse Newell Fund for the Performing Arts Presents FAMU Jazz All-Stars
Ilse Newell Fund for the Performing Arts Presents FAMU Jazz All-Stars on January 21, 2022 at 8 pm at Rio Carrabelle in Carrabelle. Admission is $20 per person and tickets can be purchased in advance at www.riocarrabelle.com. Covid vaccines assumed. Masks encouraged. Come hear the best jazz musicians from Florida A&M University in the intimate nightclub setting of Rio Carrabelle. This group is ranked nationally among the top collegiate jazz musicians in the country. Bring your own beverages and glasses to enjoy during the…
Find out more »Ilse Newell Fund for the Performing Arts Presents Duo Paloma – Longineu Parsons & Joanna Sobkowska
Ilse Newell Fund for the Performing Arts Presents Duo Paloma – Longineu Parsons & Joanna Sobkowska on January 28, 2022, at 8 pm at Rio Carrabelle in Carrabelle. Admission is $20 per person, and tickets may be purchased in advance at www.riocarrabelle.com. Covid vaccines assumed. Masks encouraged. Enjoy Classical Music and Jazz by this internationally acclaimed duo. Longineu Parsons has been hailed as one of the world’s finest trumpet players. Joanna Sobkowska is recognized worldwide for her piano performances from South America to Europe and…
Find out more »October 2022
Gallery Open House at Rio Carrabelle
The Gallery at Rio Carrabelle is excited to be presenting a remarkable art exhibition featuring the art of Roger Leonard in the historic art venue, Rio Carrabelle in Carrabelle, Florida. Roger’s exhibit, primarily marine landscapes, is realistic, moody and stunning. This impressive exhibition is on display now and will run through February. Guests are invited to a special Meet & Greet with Roger Leonard on Saturday, October 1st from 6-9 pm at Rio Carrabelle with food, drink & music. Roger…
Find out more »November 2022
Roger Leonard Art Exhibition
The art exhibition featuring the stunning art of talented painter, Roger Leonard continues this month at the Gallery at Rio Carrabelle in Carrabelle, Florida. Roger’s exhibit, primarily marine landscapes, is remarkable and realistic. This impressive exhibition is on display now through the end of December. Guests are invited to a special Meet & Greet with Roger Leonard on Saturday, November 12th from 6:00-9:00 at Rio Carrabelle with refreshments and music. Roger Leonard graduated from Ringling School of Art in Sarasota,…
Find out more »December 2022
Book Signing: Edge of the High
Join us this Saturday at Rio Carrabelle from 3-6 pm with Rodney & Robin Hilton for their book signing for "EDGE OF THE HIGH: QUARTER CENTURY OF SAILING AROUND THE WORLD", a non-fiction book about their sailing adventures. "Sailing west across the Atlantic from the Cape Verdes Islands, Africa, our journey of more than two decades is coming to an end. Experience the love we share for each other along with the love of the sea and our long time…
Find out more »January 2023
Music and Art Meet at Rio Carrabelle
Avis Berry On Saturday, January 21 at 7:30 pm, Rio Carrabelle will feature the talented vocalist Avis Berry and a jazz quartet for Ballads & Bossa Nova. Avis Berry is the queen of vocalists in Tallahassee. She's got the voice and the right attitude when she delivers a song. Rio is excited to have Avis returning to Carrabelle once again for what will be an outstanding performance. While being immersed in the sounds of these talented musical artists, guests…
Find out more »Rio Carrabelle Music Series Continues with the Post-Modern Jazz Trio-POSTPONED
Rio Carrabelle’s music series continues on Saturday, January 28 at 7:30 pm with a collaboration of exceptional music and stunning art in the historic Rio Carrabelle. This week Rio will be delighted by the sounds of the talented Post Modern Jazz Trio. This dynamic jazz trio is made up of Florida A&M University Music Professor and bassist, Brian Hall, along with Joe Goldberg on saxophone and piano and Nygel Anderson on drums. Both Joe and Nygel are from FSU. The…
Find out more »February 2023
Rio Carrabelle Music Series Welcomes the Exceptional, Darryl Tookes
The collaboration of exceptional music and stunning art in continues at the historic Rio Carrabelle with the return of the music series on Saturday, February 11 at 7:30 pm. Rio Carrabelle will be delighted to feature composer, pianist and vocalist, Darryl Tookes. Darryl Tookes is a singer, composer, pianist, poet, arranger, and FAMU Music Industry Studies Director, who brings over two decades of experience to the stage. He has worked with many legendary music figures including Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin,…
Find out more »March 2023
Meet the Artist Reception –Artist Bradlee Shanks
Rio Carrabelle is inviting guests to an opening reception with outstanding artist Bradlee Shanks on Saturday, March 25th from 6-9 pm in the historic Rio Carrabelle Building. This exhibit, entitled Dog Island Jewels, was inspired by the beautiful nature found on Dog Island along the Forgotten Coast, a place for escape and discovery. The highly detailed landscapes have been described as “alluring and imaginative”. They are created by a labor-intensive process: applying up to 70 layers of braille ink, building…
Find out more »July 2023
Art Exhibition for talented artist, Cyndi Thau
Carrabelle, FL (June 29, 2023) – The Gallery at Rio Carrabelle is excited to present a delightful art exhibition featuring the art of the talented Cyndi Thau in the historic art venue, Rio Carrabelle in Carrabelle, Florida. Cyndi’s art has been called colorful, inspiring, and welcoming. Color, form and light are the ingredients of these paintings. This beautiful art is on display now and the exhibition will run through the end of August. Cyndi Thau has always wanted to…
Find out more »August 2023
First Friday Art Event at Rio Carrabelle Gallery
Rio Carrabelle Gallery is hosting a First Friday art event on Friday, August 4th from 5:00-8:00 pm at Rio Carrabelle Gallery in downtown Carrabelle. Throughout the evening, guests will be surrounded by the gorgeous paintings and art of some gifted, local artists while enjoying the sounds of some talented musical artists along with some lively conversation. This indoor / outdoor First Friday art event will be filled with interesting art, friendly folks, live music, local artists, and refreshments. Guests…
Find out more »September 2023
Rio Carrabelle Gallery First Friday
Photo: Artist Pat Moore chats with a visitor at Rio Carrabelle. Photo by Sheri Wesson. Rio Carrabelle Gallery invites you to kick off Labor Weekend at one of their popular First Friday art events. This one will be held on Friday, September 1st from 5:00-8:00 pm at Rio Carrabelle Gallery in downtown Carrabelle. This laid-back, fun First Friday will feature real local art, live music, friendly folks, talented artists, and refreshments. Guests can enjoy the gorgeous paintings and art of…
Find out more »January 2024
Rio Carrabelle Gallery First Friday
Rio Carrabelle Gallery is hosting another one of their popular First Friday art events on Friday, January 5th from 5:00-8:00 pm at Rio Carrabelle Gallery in downtown Carrabelle. This laid-back, fun First Friday will feature music, food and fun. Guests can enjoy the gorgeous photography, paintings and art of some gifted, local artists while enjoying the sounds of some fabulous, live music along with lively conversation with talented artists and friendly folks. The art of phenomenal photographer, Bo May, will…
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