Past Events (1818)

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May 23, 2017
Tuesday
  • Lake Mirror Historic Tour

  • May 23, 2017 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm
  • Location: Kryger Park
  • Description:

    “From Past to the Present,” with Presenter Stacy Smith is a tour of historic Lake Mirror held on the fourth Tuesday of every month.

    This is the tale of a lake at the center of downtown Lakeland and the people, buildings and businesses that have graced

  • Created by: Darren Oh
May 14, 2017
Sunday
  • Mother’s Day Carillon Concert

  • May 14, 2017 from 9:00am to 12:00pm
  • Location: Bok Tower Gardens
  • Description:

    Free admission will be offered to all mothers in celebration of Mother’s Day. Families are encouraged to give the living bouquet of landscape gardens created by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. to the special mothers in their lives. Don’t forget to pick up

  • Created by: Darren Oh
May 13, 2017
Saturday
  • MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire by-the-Lake

  • May 13, 2017 at 5:00am to May 14, 2017 at 12:00pm
  • Location: Polk Museum of Art
  • Description:

    MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire by-the-Lake has grown into one of Florida’s premier outdoor art festivals. Held on Mother’s Day weekend each year, Mayfaire is located on the shores of beautiful Lake Morton in downtown Lakeland, Florida. Mayfaire is one of the la

  • Created by: Lorrie Delk Walker
May 11, 2017
Thursday
  • Classic Albums Live - Pink Floyd

  • May 11, 2017 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
  • Location: The Lakeland Center
  • Description:

    The anniversary series kicks off with Pink Floyd “Dark Side of the Moon/Animal” May 11, Rush “2112” on June 15, Led Zeppelin “IV” July 20, Supertramp “Breakfast in America” August 17, Woodstock September 14 and wraps up with Lynyrd Skynyrd “Pronounce

  • Created by: Kaylee Marshall
 
  • Thursday Squared Food Truck Rally

  • May 11, 2017 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
  • Location: Munn Park
  • Description:

    Join us on the second Thursday of every month for this food truck rally, which features about 20 food trucks. If the lines are too long, don’t sweat it! Our restaurants and bars are open for your dining pleasure. See you downtown!

  • Created by: Darren Oh
May 6, 2017
Saturday
  • Camp Fire Sunshine's Kentucky Derby Party

  • May 6, 2017 from 11:00am to 3:00pm
  • Location: Lone Palm Golf Club
  • Description:

    Enjoy the most exciting 2 minutes in sports, as the Camp Fire Sunshine hosts its annual Kentucky Derby Party at Lone Palm Golf Club in Lakeland. 

    Featuring: Horse "Auction", Silent Auction, Derby Hat Contest, Trough of Cheer, Mint Juleps and Derby-in

  • Created by: Today & Tonight Magazine
 
  • 7 Rivers Water Festival

  • May 6, 2017 from 6:00am to 11:00am
  • Location: Lake Eva Park
  • Description:

    This year's festival is bigger and better than ever! We will be at Lake Eva Park, Haines City. We will have activities, water conservation tips, cardboard boat challenge, recycle fashion show, and art contest judging for 2018 calendar. http://www.pol

  • Created by: Jacqueline Hollister
May 4, 2017
Thursday
  • The Last Five Years

  • May 4, 2017 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
  • Location: Lake Mirror Theatre
  • Description:

    A Drama Desk award winner, the musical has been translated into a handful of languages and was named one of Time Magazine’s 10 best shows of 2001. The show is an emotionally powerful and intimate musical about two New Yorkers who fall in and out of l

  • Created by: Darren Oh
May 3, 2017
Wednesday
  • The Last Five Years

  • May 3, 2017 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
  • Location: Lake Mirror Theatre
  • Description:

    A Drama Desk award winner, the musical has been translated into a handful of languages and was named one of Time Magazine’s 10 best shows of 2001. The show is an emotionally powerful and intimate musical about two New Yorkers who fall in and out of l

  • Created by: Darren Oh
April 30, 2017
Sunday
  • John Crist Comedy Night

  • Apr 30, 2017 from 3:00pm to 5:30pm
  • Location: Polk Theatre
  • Description:

    Award-winning stand-up comedian John Crist continues to gain momentum as one of America’s young rising stars of comedy. Crist’s style of edgy but clean comedy keeps him on the road for a whirlwind schedule of over 250 live shows per year. He has shar

  • Created by: Darren Oh
 
  • Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

  • Apr 30, 2017 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
  • Location: Lake Mirror Theatre
  • Description:

    Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, PA, where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their movie star sister, Masha, swoops in with her hot young boyfriend, Spike, amid threats to sel

  • Created by: Darren Oh
April 27, 2017
Thursday
  • Symphonic Jubilations

  • Apr 27, 2017 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
  • Location: Branscomb Auditorium
  • Description:

    FSC Symphony Orchestra, Kira Omelchenko, conductor

    Heralding the end of the Festival of Fine Arts performance season, the FSC Symphony Orchestra presents a vibrant evening of symphonic music designed to showcase this mighty musical medium and its full

  • Created by: Darren Oh
 
  • Spring Fashion Show

  • Apr 27, 2017 from 1:00pm to 4:30pm
  • Location: Polk Theatre
  • Description:

    Join Us for the Style Event of the Year!

    The Women of Central Florida Spring Fashion Show models are community leaders who represent mothers, daughters, sisters, grandmothers and best friends. They all play a role in transforming lives! 

    A person must

  • Created by: Darren Oh
April 25, 2017
Tuesday
  • Lake Mirror Historic Tour

  • Apr 25, 2017 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm
  • Location: Kryger Park
  • Description:

    “From Past to the Present,” with Presenter Stacy Smith is a tour of historic Lake Mirror held on the fourth Thursday of every month.

    This is the tale of a lake at the center of downtown Lakeland and the people, buildings and businesses that have grace

  • Created by: Darren Oh
April 23, 2017
Sunday
  • FSC Dance: Entrances And Connections

  • Apr 23, 2017 from 10:30am to 12:30pm
  • Location: Branscomb Auditorium
  • Description:

    Erin LaSala, artistic director

    Just as the medium of movement is the language of dance, every choreographed entrance marks the beginning of a connection between audience members and dancers. Entrances and Connections features new and reconstructed wor

  • Created by: Darren Oh
 
  • Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

  • Apr 23, 2017 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
  • Location: Lake Mirror Theatre
  • Description:

    Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, PA, where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their movie star sister, Masha, swoops in with her hot young boyfriend, Spike, amid threats to sel

  • Created by: Darren Oh
 
  • Peter Rabbit Tales

  • Apr 23, 2017 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
  • Location: Polk Theatre
  • Description:

    “Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits, and their names were – Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail and Peter….” These famous opening lines of “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” have enchanted young audiences for over one hundred years with the exploits of a

  • Created by: Darren Oh
April 18, 2017
Tuesday
  • Cityscapes

  • Apr 18, 2017 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
  • Location: Branscomb Auditorium
  • Description:

    FSC Symphony Band, Jo Jossim, conductor

    While architects create meaning through spatial “frozen” relationships of rhythm, proportion, and harmony, composers create meaning through the “fluid” interaction over time of these same elements. Using paralle

  • Created by: Darren Oh
April 15, 2017
Saturday
  • Outback Oasis Easter Eggstravaganza and Fundraiser

  • Apr 15, 2017 from 6:00am to 10:00am
  • Location: Outback Oasis
  • Description:

    The Easter Bunny lost all his eggs … Joey and Auzzie need your help to find them! Bring the whole family to the Outback Oasis Easter Eggstravaganza where you will have the honor of experiencing a Springtime celebration in your very own tropical oasis

  • Created by: Tere Piloto-Pilka
April 12, 2017
Wednesday
  • Mindful Leadership Workshop

  • Apr 12, 2017 from 7:45am to 9:00am
  • Location: Polk Museum of Art
  • Description:
    Emily Rogers, a business consultant, will discuss the increasing number of Fortune 500 visionaries who have discovered the advantages of incorporating mindfulness into company culture and professional development practices. Mindfulness is a transform
  • Created by: Lorrie Delk Walker