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Strawberry Festival is almost here

Posted by Kelsey Tressler - YLakeland.com on Feb 20, 2012 in Blogging, Entertainment, syndicated | Comments Off
The time for chocolate-dipped strawberries, strawberry shortcake, strawberry jam and a hundred other kinds of strawberry products is almost upon us. That’s right; The Florida Strawberry Fest is 10 days away! The fun starts on March 1 at 10:00 a.m., and continues through March 11. Tickets have been on sale since Dec. 5, and the [...]
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Platform.5 Youth & Art Saturday, Feb...

Posted by Bev Hendricks on Feb 17, 2012 in Arts, Entertainment, Lakeland, Organization, syndicated | Comments Off
It’s a Small World – Youth as the Catalyst for Change I stopped by to see how set up was going today and to see what I could do to help.  The walls are covered with visual art. Rehearsals are happening. The film screening room is prepared. Tables are set up for creating art. Looks like another fantastic Platform.5 Youth & Art event is ready to go.  How can you help?  Come on...
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Patti LuPone Performs at Lakeland’s Hist...

Posted by Bev Hendricks on Feb 16, 2012 in Arts, Entertainment, Lakeland, Organization, syndicated | Comments Off
OH WHAT A NIGHT in Lakeland’s beautiful historic Polk Theatre.  I just witnessed an amazing performance by star of stage and screen Patti LuPone.  She sang major songs from her memorable roles in Oliver!, Les Misérables, Evita, Anything Goes, Sunset Boulevard, Pal Joey, Sweeney Todd, Gypsy, and more.  A couple of times during the show she said “This theatre is a...
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PSC Music Department Presents ‘Music of ...

PSC Music Department Presents ‘Music of America’ Concerts
Posted by Polk State College on Feb 16, 2012 in Entertainment | 0 comments
WINTER HAVEN – Polk State College’s Music Department will present a pair of concerts titled “Music of America” on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 18 and 19, at 2:30 p.m. at the Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. The concerts are free and open to the public. Music Department Coordinator John Anderson said students have been exploring the wide variety of music associated...
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February is a Month of Fundays at Circle...

February is a Month of Fundays at Circle B Bar
Posted by Polk County Board of County Commissioners on Feb 10, 2012 in Education, Entertainment, Environment | 0 comments
Polk’s Nature Discovery Center offers free educational workshops for all ages. Every month the center has a new nature theme. During the month of February we are proudly celebrating 150 years of Polk County!  Join us for a volunteer workday, sign up for a workshop, a tram tour or just come out and enjoy Polk County’s Water, Wildlife and Wilderness. Saturday, February 11th...
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Meet Me In Polk: Fairs, Festivals, Stage...

Meet Me In Polk: Fairs, Festivals, Stage and Music
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Feb 10, 2012 in Entertainment, From the Publisher | 0 comments
Here comes a week full of fairs and festivals, live stage productions and music from chamber sounds, orchestral productions to Abba and Jim Stafford. 54th Annual Kiwanis Pancake Festival is Saturday, Feb. 11, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Tigertown. The festival is a major fundraiser for the three Kiwanis Clubs in Lakeland: Lakeland, Citrus Center & North Lakeland. Adult tickets at $5...
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Celebrate The Tradition With The 66th An...

Celebrate The Tradition With The 66th Annual Tiger BBQ
Posted by Lakeland Chamber of Commerce on Feb 9, 2012 in Entertainment, Organization | 0 comments
Lakeland – Big league baseball – the spring training version – is an exciting Florida tradition offering millions of fans the magic of meeting baseball greats in a more intimate setting.  Nearly all of baseball’s legends have trod the base paths in Florida enjoying the warm sunny weather!  A major league training site is an essential part of the high-stakes...
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Wynton Marsalis to Perform at Polk State...

Wynton Marsalis to Perform at Polk State College
Posted by Polk State College on Feb 9, 2012 in Entertainment | 0 comments
WINTER HAVEN – Tickets are still available for Wynton Marsalis’ upcoming performance at Polk State College, an event that is comparatively intimate for the jazz phenomenon. Marsalis will be accompanied by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra for the performance, planned for March 8 at 7 p.m. at the Polk State College Fine Arts Theatre, located on the Winter Haven campus, 999...
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Scales and Tails Pet Festival to be held...

Scales and Tails Pet Festival to be held at DiOGi Park
Posted by Polk County Board of County Commissioners on Feb 7, 2012 in Charity/Volunteer, Entertainment, Pets | 0 comments
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners’ Parks and Recreation will host the Scales and Tails Pet Festival on Sat., Feb. 11 from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Loyce E. Harpe Park in Mulberry (500 West Carter Road, next to the DiOGi Dog Park). This family event is free and open to the public. Free activities include live entertainment by Sunshine Serpents, pet contests, wiener dog...
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POLK SENIOR GAMES REGISTRATION DEADLINE

POLK SENIOR GAMES REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Posted by Polk Senior Games on Jan 30, 2012 in Entertainment, Health/Fitness, Organization | 0 comments
Don’t delay. The deadline to register for the 20th Annual Polk Senior Games, scheduled for February 25 to March 11, is fast approaching. Entries must be postmarked by Wednesday, February 8 or hand-delivered to the Polk Senior Games office at 515 East Boulevard St. in Bartow by 5 PM on Friday, February 10. Thirty-seven sports and games are offered for men and women who are 50 and...
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Lakeland Florida 16th Annual Pigfest ...

Posted by Petra Norris on Jan 20, 2012 in Business, Entertainment, Lakeland, syndicated | Comments Off
Lakeland Florida 16th Annual Pigfest - Tiger Town Sport Complex - January 27-28 2012 Where can you get the best barbecue around this time of the year? Lakeland Florida’s Annual Pigfest is the place to be.  Not just best barbecue, best entertainment, and best playground for kids, best for all kinds of food. Best part, it is free! Since 1997 Lakeland Florida has been the host to an...
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Arts in AgriCulture to Happen April 28

Posted by Lorrie Walker on Jan 19, 2012 in Arts, Entertainment, Lakeland | 0 comments
In celebration of Polk County’s long and rich agricultural history and Earth Month, Platform Art, Inc. is hosting their 19th art party Art in AgriCulture April 28 in downtown Lakeland from 7 to 11 p.m. Platform Art parties are famous in Lakeland for bringing together various forms of art to one location. Visual art, short films, sound, and performance pieces focusing on Polk...
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PSC Professor to Discuss Upcoming Tour o...

PSC Professor to Discuss Upcoming Tour of Emerald Isle
Posted by Polk State College on Jan 9, 2012 in Education, Entertainment | 0 comments
LAKELAND – Polk State College’s International Circle will host an information session about Ireland, Scotland and Wales at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, in room LLC 2205 on the College’s Lakeland campus, 3425 Winter Lake Road. The presentation is intended as a primer for those accompanying Polk State Professor Dr. Kathy Nicklaus on an upcoming trip to those countries, but...
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Bok Tower Gardens Hosts Bark Tower Garde...

Bok Tower Gardens Hosts Bark Tower Gardens’ Winter Dog Day
Posted by Bok Tower Gardens on Jan 9, 2012 in Charity/Volunteer, Education, Entertainment, Organization, Pets | 0 comments
Bok Tower Gardens is going to the dogs for good cause on Saturday, January 14 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the Bark Tower Gardens’ Winter Dog Day. Leashed and friendly dogs will be invited to visit to help support the Humane Society of Polk County which will receive 50 percent of the event proceeds. Dog admission, including a doggie gift bag, is $5 per dog. Regular human admission...
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LCT Presents ‘Pinkalicious The Mus...

LCT Presents ‘Pinkalicious The Musical’ & Afternoon Tea
Posted by Lakeland Community Theatre on Jan 9, 2012 in Arts, Entertainment | 0 comments
Based on the popular children’s book by Elizabeth Kann, this is a fanciful, high-energy musical everyone will enjoy! Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe – a dream come true for this pink loving...
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LWLT Presents Hilarious ‘Drinking ...

LWLT Presents Hilarious ‘Drinking Habits’
Posted by Lake Wales Little Theatre on Jan 9, 2012 in Arts, Entertainment | 0 comments
Opening this Friday is the hilarious comedy “Drinking Habits” Don’t miss out! This show is sure to sell out for the majority of its run. Reserve your seats now! Two nuns at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing have been secretly making wine to keep the convent’s doors open, but Paul and Sally, reporters and former fiancees, are hot on their trail. Do we really need...
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Detroit Tigers Spring Training Home Game...

Detroit Tigers Spring Training Home Games On Sale Saturday
Posted by Lakeland Flying Tigers on Jan 5, 2012 in Entertainment | 0 comments
Tickets To Go On Sale For 2012 Detroit Tigers Spring Training Home Games On Saturday 76th Season at TigerTown in Lakeland Highlighted by Visits from Cardinals and Yankees LAKELAND – Individual tickets for Detroit Tigers Spring Training home games will go on sale Saturday, January 7th at 10:00 a.m. at the Joker Marchant Stadium box office.  The box office is located at 2301...
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LCT The Edge Stage Read Presents ‘...

LCT The Edge Stage Read Presents ‘American Buffalo’
Posted by Lakeland Community Theatre on Jan 5, 2012 in Arts, Entertainment | 0 comments
Lakeland Community Theatre The Edge Stage Read Series presents “American Buffalo,” by David Mamet, directed by Benedict Heaps. Stage Manager will be Pamela Anglero. “American Buffalo” will be presented at The Lake Mirror Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave, Lakeland, Jan. 13 & 14, 2012 Friday, Saturday  7:30pm The cast of American Buffalo includes: Thom Mesrobian...
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TWH Academy Receives Macy’s Foundation G...

TWH Academy Receives Macy’s Foundation Grant
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Jan 5, 2012 in Arts, Entertainment | 0 comments
Theatre Winter Haven announces Macy’s Foundation will present Theatre Winter Haven’s Academy with a grant in the amount of $5,500. The program is national in scope and awards are given based on the merits of the project or program. The grant given to organizations that qualify under Macy’s arts program, is provided to continue all  of the Theatre Winter Haven Academy’s...
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Scout Wins Trek Ten Team Challenge

Scout Wins Trek Ten Team Challenge
Posted by Friends of the Parks/Glenda Mink on Jan 4, 2012 in Blogging, Entertainment, Health/Fitness, Organization | 0 comments
A grand total of 77 trekkers came out for an early morning hike at Polk County’s newest environmental lands site – Marshall Hampton Reserve, 34 of them “new comers” to the monthly hikes hosted by Friends of the Parks Foundation.  Seven year-old, Jayden Benjamin will tell you it was well worth the effort to crawl out of bed that particular Saturday morning as he won a $50...
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