Past Events (1829)

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December 27, 2016
Tuesday
  • Moscow Ballett's Great Russian Nutcracker

  • Dec 27, 2016 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
  • Location: Lakeland Center
  • Description:

    The biggest Christmas experience of the year! The original, direct from Russia, MOSCOW BALLET’S GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER! “Knock Out!” Raves the New York Times. Enchant the whole family with larger than life magical props, a 60 foot growing Christmas

  • Created by: RP Funding Center
December 23, 2016
Friday
  • 42nd Street

  • Dec 23, 2016 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
  • Location: Lakeland Center
  • Description:

    The quintessential backstage musical comedy classic, 42ND STREET is the song and dance fable of Broadway with an American Dream story and includes some of the greatest songs ever written, such as “We’re In The Money,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” “Shuffle

  • Created by: RP Funding Center
December 14, 2016
Wednesday
December 13, 2016
Tuesday
  • Masterworks #2: A Victorian Holiday

  • Dec 13, 2016 from 3:30pm to 5:00pm
  • Location: The Lakeland Center
  • Description:

    A perennial favorite, this season the ISO presents the sounds of the season including the classic Victorian-era tale “Twas the Night Before Christmas” with vocalists from Harrison School for the Arts.

    Repertoire

    Hark the Herald Angels Sing, arr. Ricket

  • Created by: Darren Oh
December 10, 2016
Saturday
  • Believe! A Christmas Concert

  • Dec 10, 2016 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
  • Location: Plant City, FL
  • Description:
    The Plant City Community Chorale will present its’ annual Believe! A Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 10th, 7:30 PM, at Eastside Baptist Church, 1318 E. Calhoun St., Plant City.  
    In addition to time-honored classics such as O Holy Night, Have
  • Created by: Mary Ella Enciso
 
  • ISO @ Symphony Guild of Winter Haven

  • Dec 10, 2016 from 11:00am to 12:00pm
  • Location: Polk State College
  • Description:

    The Symphony Guild of Winter Haven welcomes the Imperial Symphony Orchestra for a celebration of the season at Polk State College Fine Arts Theatre in Winter Haven. Tickets are available by calling (863) 294-7213 or (863) 206-7167.

    http://imperialsymp

  • Created by: Darren Oh
December 9, 2016
Friday
  • Central Florida Health Expo

  • Dec 9, 2016 from 5:00am to 11:00am
  • Location: International Market World Flea and Farmers Market
  • Description:

    The Central Florida Health Expo is the area’s premier event for health-conscious adults.  The event will be held at International Market World Flea and Farmers Market in Auburndale. During the winter months the market attracts several thousand visito

  • Created by: David Kiessling
December 7, 2016
Wednesday
  • Chrismas With the Nelsons: Ricky Nelson Tribute

  • Dec 7, 2016 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
  • Location: Lakeland Center
  • Description:

    CHRISTMAS WITH THE NELSONS tells the story of three family Christmases in the lives of America’s Favorite Family- The Nelsons.

    This heart-warming multi-media live concert experience stars the third generation of #1 Nelson Family hitmakers, Matthew and

  • Created by: RP Funding Center
December 6, 2016
Tuesday
  • Fame

  • Dec 6, 2016 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
  • Location: Lakeland Center
  • Description:

    FAME - THE MUSICAL is a full throttle journey traversing the struggles, fears, and triumphs of young artists navigating the worlds of dance, music and theatre. Conceived from the unforgettable Academy Award-winning film and subsequent Emmy Award-winn

  • Created by: RP Funding Center
 
  • Masterworks 2: Tea & Symphony

  • Dec 6, 2016 from 1:45pm to 3:00pm
  • Location: The Lakeland Center
  • Description:

    Special location: Lake Hollingsworth Room

    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 by: Darren Oh
December 5, 2016
Monday
  • Rich Little

  • Dec 5, 2016 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
  • Location: Lakeland Center
  • Description:

    A master mimic of more than 200 voices, RICH LITTLE continues to impress with a touring schedule throughout the United States and Canada. He is infamous for his skewering of political figures, including John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon, Bill Clinton, a

  • Created by: RP Funding Center
December 4, 2016
Sunday
  • The Ultimate Nightmare Before Christmas

  • Dec 4, 2016 from 10:00am to 12:30pm
  • Location: Polk Theatre
  • Description:

    A stark departure from traditional holiday dance performances, the Ultimate Dance Center presents this homage to Tim Burton's stop-motion animation film through jazz, hip hop, ballet and contemporary dance. This is a colorful, expressive, creative sh

  • Created by: Lorrie Delk Walker
December 3, 2016
Saturday
  • Kenny G Holiday and Hits

  • Dec 3, 2016 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
  • Location: Lakeland Center
  • Description:

    In a recording career that spans almost three decades and 23 albums, Grammy® Award-winning saxophonist KENNY G has grafted elements of R&B, pop, and Latin to a jazz foundation solidifying his reputation as the premiere artist in contemporary jazz. Si

  • Created by: RP Funding Center
 
  • The Ultimate Nightmare Before Christmas

  • Dec 3, 2016 at 3:30pm to Dec 4, 2016 at 10:00am
  • Location: Polk Theatre
  • Description:

    UDC opened its doors in January 2016 and we are thrilled to present our inaugural Holiday Dance Showcase: The Ultimate Nightmare Before Christmas. The Ultimate Nightmare Before Christmas is an original choreographic fantasy, interpreted using multipl

  • Created by: Ultimate Dance Center
 
  • The Ultimate Nightmare Before Christmas

  • Dec 3, 2016 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
  • Location: Polk Theatre
  • Description:

    A stark departure from traditional holiday dance performances, the Ultimate Dance Center presents this homage to Tim Burton's stop-motion animation film through jazz, hip hop, ballet and contemporary dance. This is a colorful, expressive, creative sh

  • Created by: Lorrie Delk Walker
 
  • When Pigs Fly South BBQ Challenge

  • Dec 3, 2016 from 6:00am to 1:00pm
  • Location: SUN 'n FUN
  • Description:

    Fly- in or drive- in! Bring your family, friends and your appetite to the Annual When Pigs Fly South BBQ Challenge On December 3, 2016. This year, we have more BBQ Competitors, more Cars, more Motorcycles and more Airplanes… including the Warbirds! F

  • Created by: Jackie Jenkins
December 2, 2016
Friday
  • Shanghai Acrobats

  • Dec 2, 2016 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
  • Location: Lakeland Center
  • Description:

    For more than 50 years the company of the SHANGHAI ACROBATS OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA has perfected acrobatic artistry, becoming one of the most influential and competitive acrobatic companies in China.  Featuring a display of phenomenal, nea

  • Created by: RP Funding Center
 
  • Orange Blossom Revue

  • Dec 2, 2016 at 12:00pm to Dec 9, 2016 at 5:00pm
  • Location: Shores of Lake Wailes
  • Description:

    SAVE the DATE! 

    Live music ALL Day. Amazing weekend of BBQ, kids activities, vendors market, local brewery and tunes. 

    Admission is $5

    Friday 4-10:30 pm and Saturday 11-9 pm. 

    Tickets available online. 

  • Created by: Today & Tonight Magazine
December 1, 2016
Thursday
  • The Lakeland Christmas Parade

  • Dec 1, 2016 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
  • Location: Downtown Lakeland (Starts at the Lakeland Center)
  • Description:

    Join us for a "Miracle On Main Street", a City/Community Event for the City of Lakeland!

    On Thursday, December 1st, 2016, the 36th Annual Lakeland Christmas parade, sponsored by The Junior League of Greater Lakeland FL, will kick off at 7:00 pm with a

  • Created by: Darren Oh
 
  • HEALTHY COOKING CLASSES WITH CHAI CANAGLIA: Sushi & Champagne

  • Dec 1, 2016 from 2:00pm to 4:30pm
  • Location: Bok Tower Gardens
  • Description:

    Spend the evening with Chai Canaglia learning how to prepare delicious vegetarian sushi in this hands on class. Then enjoy the fruits of your labor. Chai will discuss preparation of rice and fillings and techniques for rolling sushi. You’d never thin

  • Created by: Darren Oh