Past Events (1829)

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May 13, 2016
Friday
  • ANNUAL LAKELAND ART GUILD EXHIBITION

  • May 13, 2016 at 2:00pm to Jun 17, 2016 at 12:00pm
  • Location: Florida Southern College – Melvin Art Gallery
  • Description:

    For over thirty years, the Melvin Art Gallery has hosted the Annual Spring Exhibition of the Lakeland Art Guild. Founded in 1952, the Guild is Lakeland’s oldest community arts organization with its members known regionally and nationally for their or

  • Created by: CRYSTAL CORRIGAN
May 7, 2016
Saturday
  • Kentucky Derby Party

  • May 7, 2016 from 11:00am to 3:00pm
  • Location: Lone Palm Golf Club
  • Description:

    Camp Fire Sunshine Central Florida will celebrate the "first jewel in the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing" on Saturday, May 7th, with its 23rd annual Kentucky Derby Party fundraiser at Lone Palm Golf Club. Party-goers will cheer for their favorit

  • Created by: Camp Fire Sunshine
 
  • 7 Rivers Water Festival

  • May 7, 2016 from 6:00am to 11:00am
  • Location: Simmers-Young County Park, Spirit Lake Rd
  • Description:

    Karaoke Competition RSVP AT Jane@Arts2Doors.com or call (863) 293-2700 Arts Ensemble Education Foundation

    We will have live animals, games, competitions, demonstrations, plant sales, prizes, exhibits, learning opportunities, food vendors and more.

    Lear

  • Created by: Jacqueline Hollister
 
  • Adaptive Water Ski Clinic

  • May 7, 2016 from 5:00am to 12:00pm
  • Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Park
  • Description:

    FREE Adaptive Water Ski Clinic for Children and Adults

    of all ages and disabilities. Pontoon rides also available.Pre-register with Jean at 863-412-9977.

  • Created by: Chris Budde
April 28, 2016
Thursday
  • SYMPHONIC CELEBRATIONS

  • Apr 28, 2016 from 3:30pm to 5:00pm
  • Location: Florida Southern College - Branscomb Auditorium
  • Description:

    Celebrating the remarkable range of styles and roles played by the symphony orchestra in the world of music, FSC’s Symphony Orchestra offers an extraordinary program of music designed to showcase the beauty and breadth of expression inherent in this

  • Created by: CRYSTAL CORRIGAN
April 23, 2016
Saturday
  • FSC DANCE: NEW BEGINNINGS

  • Apr 23, 2016 at 3:30pm to Apr 24, 2016 at 10:30am
  • Location: Florida Southern College - Branscomb Auditorium
  • Description:

    We invite you to join us for the exciting inaugural concert of FSC’s new dance program, under the direction of Erin LaSala! With a rich roster of talented dance majors and minors in place, this performance will feature innovative choreography by FSC

  • Created by: CRYSTAL CORRIGAN
April 21, 2016
Thursday
  • PIANO, TIMES TWO

  • Apr 21, 2016 from 3:30pm to 5:00pm
  • Location: Florida Southern College - Anne MacGregor Jenkins Recital Hall
  • Description:

    Believing that the only thing better than one piano is two, Fen-Fang Chen and Paula Parsché of FSC’s piano faculty join forces – and pianos – to present a delightful evening of four-hand piano music. Featuring the works of notable composers for piano

  • Created by: CRYSTAL CORRIGAN
 
  • 2016 Fur Ball: Wags to Wishes

  • Apr 21, 2016 from 1:30pm to 7:00pm
  • Location: Lake Eva Banquet Hall
  • Description:

    Presented by Bright House Networks. Black Tie event to benefit the Humane Society of Polk County - Polk's No Kill Shelter.

    ~Cocktail hour with appetizers and specialty cocktails 

    ~Gourmet Food Stations & Open Bar

    ~Live Music w/Dancing

    ~Raffles, Silen

  • Created by: Today & Tonight Magazine
April 16, 2016
Saturday
April 10, 2016
Sunday
  • PROM FAIR

  • Apr 10, 2016 from 6:00am to 2:00pm
  • Location: Lake Hamilton Woman's Club
  • Description:

    PROM FAIR

    April 10, 2016
    10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    (Prom Dresses only $10)

    Lake Hamilton Women's Club
    85 Omaha Street
    Lake Hamilton, FL 33844

    Open to High School juniors and seniors females from financially challenged families in Polk County and the surrou

  • Created by: Fairy Godmothers Inc
April 9, 2016
Saturday
  • Community Chorale Spring Concert

  • Apr 9, 2016 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
  • Location: Eastside Baptist Church
  • Description:

    “The Road Home”, a collage of uplifting, soulful and spiritual music, will be presented on Saturday, April 9, 7:30 pm at Eastside Baptist Church in Plant City.  Under the direction of Claudia Liliana Bolaño Becerra, the Chorale will sing a selection

  • Created by: Jo-An Lusk
 
  • Annual Autism 5K Run / Walk & Family FUN Day

  • Apr 9, 2016 from 4:00am to 9:00am
  • Location: First Presbyterian Church (front lawn)
  • Description:
    Central Florida Autism Institute, Inc.
     proudly presents:
    12th Annual Autism Awareness 5K / Walk / Family FUN Day!!
    When:      April 9th
    Where:    First Presbyterian Church
                    175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive
                    Lakeland, FL 33803 
    Apr
  • Created by: E Johnson
April 8, 2016
Friday
  • SENIOR STUDIO ART THESIS EXHIBITION

  • Apr 8, 2016 at 3:00pm to Apr 28, 2016 at 12:00pm
  • Location: Florida Southern College – Melvin Art Gallery
  • Description:

    We are proud to present the annual senior thesis exhibition in studio art. This capstone show, celebrating the skill, talent, and creativity of our seniors, serves as evidence of their deserved reputations as highly sought-after students for top grad

  • Created by: CRYSTAL CORRIGAN
April 7, 2016
Thursday
  • A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

  • Apr 7, 2016 at 3:30pm to Apr 17, 2016 at 10:30am
  • Location: Florida Southern College - Buckner Theatre
  • Description:

    William Shakespeare’s most popular and widely performed comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, is a tale of love, mischief, and misadventure surrounding the wedding festivities of the Duke of Athens.  The threat of an impending arranged marriage and the

  • Created by: CRYSTAL CORRIGAN
 
  • Culture & Cocktails: Jazz

  • Apr 7, 2016 at 2:00pm
  • Location: Bok Tower Gardens
  • Description:

    Join us at our new outdoor kitchen for food and fun! Ethnic cuisine, jazz music by the talented Lao Tizer, mixed cocktails, and Highwaymen artwork. $10/person. Reservations required. 

  • Created by: Austyn Lindsey
April 5, 2016
Tuesday
  • THE WINDS OF CHANGE

  • Apr 5, 2016 from 3:30pm to 5:00pm
  • Location: Florida Southern College - Branscomb Auditorium
  • Description:

    What changed first, the band or the music?  In answer to that question, the FSC Symphony Band traces the transformation of the wind ensemble and its repertoire from the 1950’s through the present.  From band music that shifted from transcriptions to

  • Created by: CRYSTAL CORRIGAN
April 4, 2016
Monday
  • 2016 Sun 'n FUN International Fly-In and Expo

  • Apr 4, 2016 to Apr 10, 2016
  • Location: SUN 'n FUN Convention Campus
  • Description:

    The 42nd Annual SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo presented by VISIT FLORIDA is April 5-10, 2016 in sunny Lakeland, Florida. This year’s theme is Honoring Our Armed Forces. The Fly-In is SUN ‘n FUN’s largest fundraiser for the Aerospace Center f

  • Created by: Jackie Jenkins
March 31, 2016
Thursday
  • JAZZ IMPRESSIONS

  • Mar 31, 2016 from 3:30pm to 5:00pm
  • Location: Florida Southern College - Branscomb Auditorium
  • Description:

    With joy and expertise, jazz director Paul Butcher leads the members of the FSC Jazz Ensemble in a performance featuring all that is enjoyable and distinctive about this great American art form.  Celebrating the diverse repertoire and appealing style

  • Created by: CRYSTAL CORRIGAN
March 29, 2016
Tuesday
  • OUR GREAT JOURNEY

  • Mar 29, 2016 from 3:30pm to 5:00pm
  • Location: Florida Southern College - Branscomb Auditorium
  • Description:

    Whether on a physical journey, trying to find a home – or on a spiritual journey, looking for guidance and resolution – we are all searching, striving to build a life.  Through perfectly chosen choral repertoire that includes The Road to the Isles, a

  • Created by: CRYSTAL CORRIGAN