Past Events (1798)

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February 26, 2017
Sunday
  • Jonathan Reed

  • Feb 26, 2017 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm
  • Location: Bok Tower Gardens
  • Description:

    Soloist Jonathon Reed will perform romantic character pieces from Brahms to Copland, then explore major works by Liszt, Mendelssohn, and the Brazilian composer Alberto Ginastera. This concert is a musical feast for all fine art aficionados!

    Reed began

  • Created by: Darren Oh
February 24, 2017
Friday
  • 33rd Annual Lake Wales Mardi Gras

  • Feb 24, 2017 at 2:00pm to Feb 25, 2017 at 7:00pm
  • Location: Downtown Lake Wales
  • Description:

    Friday: Mardi Gras 5K Run & Street Party w/live bands, food & spirits from 6 pm to midnight

    Saturday: Enjoy the spirit of Mardi Gars in Downtown Lake Wales w/live bands and entertainment all day, food truck rally & spirits from 10 am to 11 pm. Parad

  • Created by: Today & Tonight Magazine
 
  • Ribs on the Ridge

  • Feb 24, 2017 at 1:00pm to Feb 25, 2017 at 1:00pm
  • Location: Lake Eva Park
  • Description:

    BBQ, Beer, Wine Food & Craft Vendors, Live Entertainment, FREE Admission. Friday, 5-9 pm and Saturday, 10-5 pm. 

    ~Chicken Wing Challenge~Cornhole Tournament~Kids-Q Competition~BBQ Competition

    Friday: Daniel Burns with BURN

    Saturday: Nathan Baldwin

  • Created by: Today & Tonight Magazine
February 23, 2017
Thursday
 
  • Carlisle Winter AutoFest

  • Feb 23, 2017 at 4:00am to Feb 26, 2017 at 1:00pm
  • Location: SUN 'n FUN
  • Description:

    Adult Admission: $10 Daily
    Gate Times: Th.-Sa. 8am-5pm , Sun. 8am-3pm
    Winter Florida AutoFest - Bigger is indeed better! Winter Florida AutoFest takes place at its all new and ultra spacious facility, the SUN ‘n FUN complex in Lakeland, Florida. By c

  • Created by: Jackie Jenkins
February 22, 2017
Wednesday
  • The Pirates Of Penzance By Gilbert And Sullivan

  • Feb 22, 2017 from 3:30pm to 5:00pm
  • Location: Florida Southern College
  • Description:

    FSC Opera Theatre, Mark Thomsen, director
    FSC Opera Orchestra, Kira Omelchenko, conductor

    One of Gilbert’s and Sullivan’s most popular comic operas, The Pirates of Penzance tells the story of Frederic, an apprentice aboard a friendly pirate ship, and M

  • Created by: Darren Oh
 
  • Benise

  • Feb 22, 2017 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
  • Location: Lakeland Center
  • Description:

    The Prince of Spanish Guitar, BENISE, armed with his Spanish Guitar and international dance troupe takes us on a musical journey through Salsa, Flamenco, Samba, Waltz, and Tango.
     ‘Strings of Passion’ reveals the cultural and personal influences that

  • Created by: RP Funding Center
February 20, 2017
Monday
  • Pippin

  • Feb 20, 2017 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
  • Location: Lakeland Center
  • Description:

    A high-flying, death-defying hit Broadway musical! Full of extraordinary acrobatics, wondrous magical feats and soaring songs from the composer of Wicked, PIPPIN will lift you up and leave you smiling. This unforgettable new production is the winner

  • Created by: RP Funding Center
February 18, 2017
Saturday
  • Harmony Dark Sky Star Party with special guest Paul Bogard

  • Feb 18, 2017 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm
  • Location: Bok Tower Gardens
  • Description:

    Central Florida is listed as one of the world’s hot spots for artificial light pollution, and the Harmony Dark Sky Festival & Star Party aims to educate visitors about the natural importance of darkness and how controlling light pollution is vital fo

  • Created by: Darren Oh
 
  • Sip, Shop & Stroll

  • Feb 18, 2017 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm
  • Location: Munn Park
  • Description:

    Shop, Sip & Stroll Stroll around Downtown Lakeland, tasting wine and beer, and delectable goodies from area restaurants. Select restaurants, shops, salons, and spas will have special tastings, giveaways, discounts, and goodies just for you and your f

  • Created by: Darren Oh
February 16, 2017
Thursday
  • I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change

  • Feb 16, 2017 at 3:30pm to Feb 19, 2017 at 5:00pm
  • Location: Florida Southern College
  • Description:

    Music by Jimmy Roberts
    Book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro
    Directed by Paul Bawek

    This witty Off-Broadway musical tackles modern love and relationships in all their phases: from the joys, perils, and pitfalls of the first date to marriage, children, and t

  • Created by: Darren Oh
February 14, 2017
Tuesday
  • Masterworks #3: Romantic Symphony

  • Feb 14, 2017 from 3:30pm to 5:00pm
  • Location: The Lakeland Center
  • Description:

    Share a romantic evening with the ISO and special guest Kira Omelchenko from Florida Southern College conducting Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty Suite and the exciting Rachmaninoff Concerto #2 in C minor for piano presented by Robert Fleitz.

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  • Created by: Darren Oh
February 13, 2017
Monday
  • Let it Be

  • Feb 13, 2017 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
  • Location: Lakeland Center
  • Description:

    Direct from London’s West End and Broadway, the show that has been seen by over 2 million people worldwide is introducing a brand new show for the 2016 touring season! Relive the past from Ed Sullivan to Abbey Road, and imagine the reunion that never

  • Created by: RP Funding Center
February 9, 2017
Thursday
  • Bok After Dark featuring Geert D’hollander/Classern Quartet

  • Feb 9, 2017 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
  • Location: Bok Tower Gardens
  • Description:

    As the sun sets across Iron Mountain, discover the magic of the Gardens after dark! Like the stars, our flowers will begin to twinkle as the moon rises, little creatures start their evening serenade and lit pathways will show you the way to the Singi

  • Created by: Darren Oh
 
  • Thursday Squared Food Truck Rally

  • Feb 9, 2017 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
  • Location: Munn Park
  • Description:

    Come out and sample unique, delicious foods from 20+ trucks from all over central Florida. Stroll through Downtown and window shop. Drop into one of our restaurants or bars and grab a drink. Discover something new to love about Downtown Lakeland.

    Spon

  • Created by: Darren Oh
February 8, 2017
Wednesday
  • Shen Yun

  • Feb 8, 2017 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
  • Location: Lakeland Center
  • Description:

    5,000 YEARS IN THE MAKING
    Grace. Beauty. Energy. Adventure. Thrilling leaps and delicate, floating spins. Classical Chinese dance has it all. How is an art form that’s thousands of years old still so amazing and fun to watch? The secret is its roots

  • Created by: RP Funding Center
February 7, 2017
Tuesday
  • Quintessential Brass

  • Feb 7, 2017 from 3:30pm to 5:00pm
  • Location: Florida Southern College
  • Description:

    FSC Faculty Brass Quintet

    Back by popular request, the members of FSC’s Faculty Brass Quintet have chosen works for tonight’s performance that each believes to be a quintessential part of the brass quintet repertoire. Covering a gamut of styles, techn

  • Created by: Darren Oh
 
  • Shen Yun

  • Feb 7, 2017 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
  • Location: Lakeland Center
  • Description:

    5,000 YEARS IN THE MAKING
    Grace. Beauty. Energy. Adventure. Thrilling leaps and delicate, floating spins. Classical Chinese dance has it all. How is an art form that’s thousands of years old still so amazing and fun to watch? The secret is its roots

  • Created by: RP Funding Center
 
  • Masterworks 3: Tea & Symphony

  • Feb 7, 2017 from 1:45pm to 3:00pm
  • Location: The Lakeland Center
  • Description:

    During these pre-concert lectures, Maestro Mark Thielen takes audiences on a journey into the life & times of the featured composer, identifying themes in the music and offering insight into the processes that created familiar master works.

    Location: 

  • Created by: Darren Oh
February 5, 2017
Sunday
  • Founder’s Day Weekend Celebration

  • Feb 5, 2017 from 6:00am to 12:00pm
  • Location: Bok Tower Gardens
  • Description:

    The historic Yellin gates will be open for visitors to cross the moat. Guided tours of the Singing Tour exterior highlighting its history, artistry, architecture and construction, followed by a half-hour carillon concert and historical display.

  • Created by: Darren Oh