Past Events (1829)

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March 23, 2017
Thursday
  • The Ten Tenors

  • Mar 23, 2017 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
  • Location: Lakeland Center
  • Description:

    The Power of TEN is a celebration of the exhilarating and unique sound for which THE TEN TENORS are now world-renowned. In this spectacular new show, THE TEN TENORS take on the most dynamic songs in the world, soaring through classical arias and givi

  • Created by: RP Funding Center
March 17, 2017
Friday
  • Florida Wild Members Reception

  • Mar 17, 2017 from 2:00pm to 4:30pm
  • Location: Polk Museum of Art
  • Description:

    2986621516?profile=originalJoin us for the opening of Carlton Ward's "Florida Wild." 

    Florida Wild presents a collection of landscape and wildlife photographs by acclaimed conservation photographer and eighth-generation Floridian Carlton Ward. Captured through compelling imag

  • Created by: Lorrie Delk Walker
March 15, 2017
Wednesday
  • The Chieftains

  • Mar 15, 2017 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
  • Location: Lakeland Center
  • Description:

    Six-time Grammy Award winners, THE CHIEFTAINS, have been highly recognized for reinventing traditional Irish music on a contemporary and International scale. Their ability to transcend musical boundaries to blend tradition with modern music has notab

  • Created by: RP Funding Center
March 13, 2017
Monday
  • After School Art

  • Mar 13, 2017 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm
  • Location: Polk Museum of Art
  • Description:

    After School Art (Ages 5 and up)
    Skill Level: Beginning
    Project: Air dry clay

    Instructor: Katie Fernandez
    Fee: FREE for Members, $5 Non-Members per child per visit.

    This is a program designed for the parent and child to learn together. Lessons vary in med

  • Created by: Lorrie Delk Walker
March 11, 2017
Saturday
  • Art Lab

  • Mar 11, 2017 from 6:30am to 8:00am
  • Location: Polk Museum of Art
  • Description:

    2986621411?profile=originalJoin local artist Alison LaMons for a hands-on look into her current Museum exhibition “Neon Nostalgia.” In this Art Lab, LaMons will guide participants of all ages and skill levels into her world of vibrant watercolor neon signs. Tap into her story,

  • Created by: Lorrie Delk Walker
March 10, 2017
Friday
March 9, 2017
Thursday
  • Annie

  • Mar 9, 2017 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
  • Location: Lakeland Center
  • Description:

    Leapin’ Lizards!

    The world’s best-loved musical returns in time-honored form. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin and choreographed by Liza Gennaro, this production of ANNIE will be a brand new incarnation of the iconic original.

  • Created by: RP Funding Center
March 6, 2017
Monday
  • After School Art

  • Mar 6, 2017 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm
  • Location: Polk Museum of Art
  • Description:

    After School Art (Ages 5 and up)
    Skill Level: Beginning

    Project: Tempera
    Instructor: Katie Fernandez
    Fee: FREE for Members, $5 Non-Members per child per visit.

    This is a program designed for the parent and child to learn together. Lessons vary in medium a

  • Created by: Lorrie Delk Walker
March 2, 2017
Thursday
  • Celtic Women

  • Mar 2, 2017 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
  • Location: Lakeland Center
  • Description:

    This enchanting musical experience features CELTIC WOMAN performing a treasure chest of traditional Irish standards, classical favorites and contemporary pop songs, in the group’s distinctive signature style. Featuring four sublimely gifted Irish wom

  • Created by: RP Funding Center
February 28, 2017
Tuesday
  • Lake Mirror Historic Tour

  • Feb 28, 2017 from 2:30pm to 3:30pm
  • 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
February 27, 2017
Monday
  • After School Art

  • Feb 27, 2017 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm
  • Location: Polk Museum of Art
  • Description:

    After School Art (Ages 5 and up)
    Skill Level: Beginning

    Topic: Watercolor
    Instructor: Katie Fernandez
    Fee: FREE for Members, $5 Non-Members per child per visit.

    This is a program designed for the parent and child to learn together. Lessons vary in medium

  • Created by: Lorrie Delk Walker
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