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Discover Frostproof

Thank you to Tina Miller, Executive Director of Frostproof’s Ramon Theater, for inviting me to come to Frostproof to see Laurie Miller on their 2012 Music Series at the Ramon Theater.  Just in case you are wondering, Laurie and Tina aren’t related. I brought my mom along for our new cultural adventure, with the intent of buying dinner after the show.  I estimated the drive...

New Sculpture Exhibit in Melvin Gallery,...

NeocryptoFunk, an exhibit of new sculptures, created by Dewane Hughes opened in the Melvin Gallery at Florida Southern College on January 20 at 7pm with a well-attended reception that included the artist and his wife. I really didn’t know what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised.  I had called my mother about an hour before and asked if she would like to go.  I also...

Memories of Orange Pound Cake

I always looked forward to visiting my grandparents in Florida, one year in the summer, the next at Christmastime.  Christmas was always extra-special because my grandfather would take us out in the groves to pick oranges and grapefruit to take back home to Kansas, where I grew up. Right now I’m enjoying Florida Avocados on bologna sandwiches, but Christmas will be here soon and...

Oct 21-23: This Weekend in Florida’s Hea...

October is National Arts & Humanities Month and Polk County is celebrating in a big way with more than 100 arts and cultural activities happening in the Heart of the Arts during the month. Friday, October 21st Oct 21 Ghosts of Bartow Walking Tours, 9 to 11 pm at Polk County Historical Museum, Bartow. $25.00 includes a light reception, Polk Proud T-shirt and commemorative...

A Visit to “Blacklight by Al Kriston”...

I took a short break on Thursday to walk through ”Blacklight by Al Kriston” currently on exhibit in Melvin Gallery at Florida Southern College.  I was truly impressed by the refinement and quality of every sculpture, all of which show the human form in motion.  The open space and gallery layout offer the viewer an opportunity to admire each and every one of the whimsical...

Oct 15-16 This Weekend in the Heart of t...

October is National Arts & Humanities Month and Polk County is celebrating in a big way with more than 100 arts and cultural activities happening in the Heart of the Arts during the month. Register for a chance to win awesome “ARTS” prizes at participating arts and cultural events in Polk County.  Look for the Heart of the Arts Logo and provide your contact information once...

Oct 7-9: This Weekend in the Heart of th...

It’s National Arts & Humanities Month and we are celebrating in the Heart of the Arts in a big way.  There are more than 100 arts and cultural activities taking place during October. Attend arts activities this month and register for a chance to win awesome “ARTS” prizes! The rules are easy. Look for the Heart of the Arts Logo at participating arts and cultural events in...

Oct 3-7 in the Heart of the Arts

It’s National Arts & Humanities Month and we are celebrating in the Heart of the Arts in a big way.  There are more than 100 arts and cultural activities taking place during the October. Attend arts activities in October and register for a chance to win awesome “ARTS” prizes! The rules are easy. Look for the Heart of the Arts Logo at participating arts and...

Oct 1-2: This Weekend in the Heart of th...

October is National Arts and Humanities Month — the largest annual celebration of the arts and humanities in the nation!  Polk’s arts and cultural organizations are celebrating in a big way, by presenting more than 100 arts and cultural events and activities during a Heart of the Arts Festival celebration throughout the month of October. View the October events calendar on...

Sept 26-Oct 2: Arts & Culture This W...

Arts & Cultural Events and Exhibits this week. Monday, September 26 – Sunday, October 2, 2011 Click the links below to learn more. Events: Sep 26-Nov 5: Fall Art Classes at Polk Museum of Art Sept 26-30: Explorations V Children’s Daily Sessions Sept 26: After School Art (Ages 5 & Up) Sept 26 & 27: Auditions for LCT Main Stage Production of Anything Goes Sept 27: ISO...

Arts & Culture this week in Sunny Ce...

The season is in full swing now, with arts and cultural offerings to fit every budget and taste. Sept 19-23, 10:30am-12:00pm Daily Sessions at Explorations V Children’s Museum Magical Monday, Sept 19           Where the Wild Things Are       Literacy Terrific Tuesday, Sept 20           Fall Leaf Match                              School Readiness Wacky...

Theatre is Everywhere This Weekend in Ce...

There is potential to double up on a couple of events going on this weekend in Central Florida. Sept 15-18: The Full Monty presented by Theatre Winter Haven at the Chain of Lakes Complex. Thu-Sat, Sept 15-17, 7:30pm; Sun, Sept 18, 2:30pm.  Adults $22/Students $19. Can’t make it this week? You are in luck. The show runs through October 9th. Tickets: 863-294-7469. Sept 16-18: The...

Sept 11: Events Give Time for Reflection

There are several cultural arts events this Sunday, September 11th to give the public time to reflect on the tragic events of September 11, 2001.  The events are listed below in time order. Bok Tower Gardens Remembers at 2 p.m. Commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11 during a time of quiet reflection as we honor the memory of our fallen heroes. Help plant two live oak tree dedicated...

Arts and cultural events and exhibitions...

There is always something artistic going on in Central Florida.  Explore one of the many arts events and exhibitions happening this week in Polk County. Sept 8: Thursday Film Series: NOVA Hunt for the Supertwister, 10:30am, Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. Free with regular admission; 863-676-1408; www.boktowergardens.org. Sept. 6-23: Fine Arts Gallery Exhibit: Trent Manning &...

Don’t labor this weekend. Have some fun!...

I’m not sure why they call it Labor Day.  It should be called something else, like: Entertainment Day, Fun Day, Idle Day, Lazy Day, Relax Day.  Lazy Day Weekend sounds a whole lot better than Labor Day Weekend.  Anyway, this weekend let’s leave the labor out of it.  I’m planning a fun-filled no labor weekend right here in Central Florida’s Polk County where...

August 27: This weekend at Explorations ...

Saturday, August 27th; 10am to 3pm 20th Birthday X-travaganza Explorations V Children’s Museum 109 North Kentucky Avenue in Lakeland The party fun will be based on the number “20” and features Radio Disney – AM 1380 from 10:30am to 12 noon to entertain party-goers with music, games and contests and prizes. Explorations V will provide hands-on party activities and three...

Platform Art Party #17: We’re not just i...

when || saturday april 9 2011, 7:30-11:00pm where || SunTrust Building, 210 S Florida Ave, Lakeland FL  33801 tickets || Get your $15 tickets right now by clicking here.  Day of event tickets are $20. Platform Art Parties showcase regional and emerging talent in the fields of visual arts, film, fashion, sound and performance in a nontraditional setting. Platform Art Party #17:...