TODAY Author Discussion & Book Signing: Meet Andrew Edel, author of 7-8 p.m. Free. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2415 N. Monroe St. 763-4619.BarlowGirl: Christian rock concert. 7-8:30 p.m. $10. Capital City Christian Church, 6115 Mahan Drive. 877-7315."Days of Dance": Two programs of dance works choreographed by faculty and students. 8 p.m. today-Sat., with 2 p.m. matinee Sat. $12 adults, $10 senior citizens, $8 children and non-FSU students, $6 FSU students. Nancy Smith Fichter Dance Theatre, Montgomery Hall, FSU. 644-4425. Related "fifTEEN lives": Middle-school life in a musical combining student written words and popular music. 7-9 p.m. $5 adults, $3 students. School of Arts and Sciences, 3208 Thomasville Road. 386-6566.Golden Ticket Wine Tasting: Benefit for the Tallahassee Animal Shelter Foundation, with music by Lisa Watson Wells & the Pure Platinum Band Jazz Trio. Free; donations encouraged. Barrington Park of Tallahassee, Clubhouse, 2801 Chancellorsville Drive. 942-1128."If You Give a Mouse a Cookie": Presented by the School of Theatre at FSU. 7 p.m. today-Sat., 2 p.m. matinee Sat.-Sun. $15 adults, $10 students and children. Fallon Mainstage Theatre, Fine Arts Building, 560 W. Call St. 644-6500."It's a Wonderful Life": Presented by TheatreTCC! 8 p.m. today-Sat., Dec. 2-4. $10 adults, $7 seniors, free TCC students, faculty and staff. Turner Auditorium, 444 Appleyard Drive. 201-8608.Jingle Jubilee: Boutique-disabled holiday shopping with more than 70 merchants. Hosted by the Junior League of Tallahassee. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. $15 weekend pass, $7 adults daily admission. Civic Center, 505 W. Pensacola St. 222-0400.Mannheim Steamroller 25th Christmas Anniversary Tour: Holiday spectacular. 7:30 p.m. $75.75, $65.50, $49.25. Civic Center, 505 W. Pensacola St. 222-0400."The Pillowman": Gripping adult psychological drama. 8 p.m. today, 2 and 8 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Free, donations welcome. FSU Fine Arts Annex Theatre, Corner of Copeland & Call streets. 443-5358."The Tempest": Presented by Capital City Shakespeare. 8 p.m. today-Mon., matinee 2:30 p.m. Sun. $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students, $10 for high-school teachers. Augusta Conradi Studio Theatre, Williams Building, FSU. 644-6500.2010 Festival of Trees: Wonderland of decorated Christmas Trees to benefit Big Bend Habitat for Humanity. Opening reception and silent auction 6-9 p.m. today; $50. Open to the public 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun. Free. Civic Center, 505 W. Pensacola St. 574-2288."Witness for the Prosecution": Agatha Christie's courtroom classic. 8 p.m. today-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. $20 adults, $16 seniors and students. Tallahassee Little Theatre, 1861 Thomasville Road. 224-8474."The Wizard of Oz": Go over the rainbow with Young Actors Theatre. 7:30 p.m. today-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Children's matinee at 11 a.m. Sat. $18 adults, $16 students and seniors, $14 children 12 and under. Young Actors Theatre, 609 Glenview Drive. 386-6602. SATURDAY Artisan Market: Local artisans selling pottery, jewelry, sewn items, baked and canned goodies, felt wearables and toys, natural wood and cloth toys, more. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission. Cornerstone Learning Community, 2524 Hartsfield Road. 386-5550.Blacksmithing for Beginners Workshop: Participants will learn to build and maintain a fire, use traditional tools and create historic hardware. Three sessions. Ages 13 and up. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $40 nonmembers, $35 members. Mission San Luis, 2100 W. Tennessee St. 245-6406.Bless the Beasts: Benefit for the Jefferson County Humane Society, featuring heavy hors d'oeuvres, desserts, cash bar, silent and live auctions, music, more. 6-10 p.m. $25. The Mays House, 925 E. Washington St., Monticello. 997-4540.Bradley's Country Store Fun Day: 40th annual celebration of rural heritage featuring live music by Country Connections, clogging with the Mountain Dew Cloggers, cane grinding, syrup making, wagon rides, arts and crafts and food vendors, children's play area. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Bradley's Country Store, 10655 Centerville Road. 893-1647.The Cat in the Hat Goes Green: Educational and fun day designed to promote children's science exploration and inquiry. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free; the first 50 families to arrive will receive a free book. WFSU, 1600 Red Barber Plaza. 487-3170, ext. 326.Country Christmas Bazaar: Crafts, art, pony rides, petting zoo, food, old-fashioned fun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. Miccosukee United Methodist Church, 8841 Veterans Memorial Drive. 893-5321.Donna Decker: Poetry and stories about living in Key West and on the Forgotten Coast. 7:30-10 p.m. $5 suggested donation. The Frog & The Hummingbird Co. and Butterfield's Roadhouse, 118 Municipal Ave., Sopchoppy. 962-8222.Downtown Marketplace: Food, crafts, fine arts, fresh produce, children's activities, live music, more. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Ponce de Leon Park, downtown Tallahassee. 224-3252.Fall Art Show: Featuring former artist-in-residence Peg Richardson exhibiting her newest watercolor paintings, prints and notecards. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Tallahassee Nurseries, 2911 Thomasville Road. 385-8190.Fall Weavers Festival: Weaving and spinning demonstrations, live music, hands-on activities for children, food and craft vendors. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5. Millstone Plantation, 6500 Old Millstone Plantation Road. 222-5869.Full Moon Kayak Trip Wakulla River: 4:30 p.m. $40; reservations required. TnT Hideaway, 6527 Coastal Highway, Crawfordville. 925-6412.Historic Lake Overstreet Tour: Guided tour with park specialist Ken Lewis. 10 a.m.-noon. Free with paid park entry. Maclay Gardens State Park, 3540 Thomasville Road. 487-4556.Larry McWilliams & His Orchestra: A night of swing, jazz and rhythm. 7 p.m. $12 adults, $6 children 12 and under. Van H. Priest Auditorium, 325 N.W. Turner Davis Drive, Madison. (850) 973-1653.Miccosukee Canopy Road Greenway Hike: Hike 3.25 miles on two loops bordering Miccosukee Road north of Interstate 10. 9 a.m. Free. Call Terry Tenold at 877-1612 for exact meeting location.Outdoors for the Holidays: Holiday shopping, refreshments, craft activities for the kids, holiday family photo opportunities. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $5 entrance fee. St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, 1255 Lighthouse Road, St. Marks. 925-6121.Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival: Sculpture, paintings, photography, master crafts, carvings and jewelry from wildlife artists. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $12 adults, $5 children (5-11), under 5 free. Thomasville Cultural Center, 600 E. Washington St., Thomasville, Ga. (229) 226-0588, www.pwaf.org.Seminole Radio Control Annual: Radio-controlled model airplane fun fly. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free for the public; $10 pilot landing fee or unwrapped toys of $10 value. All proceeds and donations go to Toys for Tots. Seminole RC Field, 7575 Appalachee Parkway. 766-2477.St. John's Holiday Market: Arts, crafts, holiday ornaments, baked goodies, books, more. Breakfast, lunch and chicken pilau for take-out. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission. St. John's Episcopal Church, 211 N. Monroe St. Visit www.saint-john.org.Southern Soiree: Casual preview party for Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival, with Southern menu, live music, pre-show shopping, Quick Draw auction. 7-10:30 p.m. $50. Thomasville Cultural Center, 600 E. Washington St., Thomasville, Ga. (229) 226-0588.Sweet Grass Dairy 10th Anniversary Celebration: Food and local artisan products, live music, more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 19635 U.S. Highway 19 North, Thomasville, Ga. (229) 227-0752.Tallahassee Farmers Market: Organic and conventionally grown seasonal produce and local grass-fed beef. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. The Pavilion at Market Square, 1415 Timberlane Road. 216-4024.Wakulla River Kayak Eco-Adventure: Beginner-friendly guided kayaking trip. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $42, includes kayak & gear, guides, transportation and refreshments. The Wilderness Way, 3152 Shadeville Road, Crawfordville. 877-7200. SUNDAY Big Bend Hospice Service of Remembrance: A time to stop and remember those who have gone ahead and light a candle in their memory. 4-5 p.m. Free. Capital City Country Club, 1601 Golf Terrace Drive. 878-5310, ext. 735.Full Moon Lighthouse Climb: Reservations recommended. 5-6:30 p.m. $15 donation, includes snacks and cider. Cape St. George Light, St. George Island. (850) 927-7744.Temple Israel Craft Fair: Jewelry, baskets, woodwork, wind chimes and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Temple Israel, 2215 Mahan Drive. 877-3517.Wacissa River Kayak Eco-Adventure: Beginner-friendly guided kayaking trip. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $42 includes kayak & gear, guides, transportation and refreshments. The Wilderness Way, 3152 Shadeville Road, Crawfordville. 877-7200. THURSDAY Community Thanksgiving Dinner: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Project Annie, 625 W. Fourth Ave. 222-6133.Community Thanksgiving Dinner: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. First United Methodist Church, 390 W. Walnut St., Monticello. 997-5545.Community Thanksgiving Dinner: Noon-3 p.m. Free. St. Peter Primitive Baptist Church, 2565 Centerville Road. 562-0363.
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