Past Events (1829)

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January 9, 2016
Saturday
  • Ultimate Dance Center Grand Opening and Showcase!

  • Jan 9, 2016 from 8:00am to 5:00pm
  • Location: Ultimate Dance Center
  • Description:

    Lakeland's premiere dance center is proud to invite you to our Grand Opening and Showcasing event beginning with the traditional cutting of the ribbon hosted by Lakeland Mayor Howard Wiggs and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at 1:00pm, followed by p

  • Created by: patty kenoly
January 5, 2016
Tuesday
  • Shen Yun

  • Jan 5, 2016 at 3:30pm to Jan 6, 2016 at 5:00pm
  • Location: The Lakeland Center
  • Description:

    Experience a divine culture. 

    Through the universal language of music and dance, SHEN YUN weaves a wondrous tapestry of heavenly realms, ancient legends, and modern heroic tales, taking audiences on a journey through 5,000 years of Chinese culture wi

  • Created by: Today & Tonight Magazine
December 31, 2015
Thursday
  • New Year’s Eve Celebration at Westgate River Ranch

  • Dec 31, 2015 from 1:00pm to 8:00pm
  • Location: Westgate River Ranch
  • Description:

    Revelers looking for an alternative to crowded downtown city New Year’s Eve celebrations can escape to the country and ring in 2016 on an authentic Florida dude ranch. Westgate River Ranch, a 1,700-acre ranch located approximately one hour south of O

  • Created by: Katie Neumann
December 19, 2015
Saturday
  • The Nutcracker

  • Dec 19, 2015 at 3:30pm to Dec 20, 2015 at 10:30am
  • Location: Florida Southern College - Branscomb Auditorium
  • Description:

    Once again, Lakeland’s own professional dance company, the Florida Dance Theatre, brings its celebrated annual production of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker to the stage of Branscomb Auditorium. Performed with charm and perfection by the dynamic dancers

  • Created by: CRYSTAL CORRIGAN
 
  • Cypress Gardens Water Ski Show

  • Dec 19, 2015 from 11:45am to 1:30pm
  • Location: Martin Luther King Jr Park
  • Description:

    December 19 FREE Christmas themed Cypress Gardens Water Ski Show. 3:45  Martin Luther King Jr Park on Lake Silver in downtown Winter Haven. Concessions are available. Bring blanket or lawn chair for seating. Shows are

    always the 3rd Saturday of the mo

  • Created by: Chris Budde
 
  • Polk County Winter Kids Expo

  • Dec 19, 2015 from 6:00am to 12:00pm
  • Location: The Lakeland Center
  • Description:

    Join us for a FREE fun-filled day of learning, playing, and shopping! The Kids Expo focuses on sharing essential resources regarding safety, health & wellness, special needs, education, child care, and other important family-related topics.

    The Expo o

  • Created by: Florida Family Expos
December 12, 2015
Saturday
  • Come to the Stable and to Bethlehem Square

  • Dec 12, 2015 from 2:30pm to 4:30pm
  • Location: First Presbyterian Church
  • Description:

    Come To The Stable and Bethlehem Square is a living nativity with angels, shepherds and their sheep, kings and the Holy Family with their donkey. Join us on Saturday, December 12 at First Presbyterian Church, Winter Haven and enjoy live music and a b

  • Created by: Amy McKee
 
  • HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: THE CHRISTMAS GALA

  • Dec 12, 2015 from 10:30am to 3:30pm
  • Location: Florida Southern College - Branscomb Auditorium
  • Description:

    Highly anticipated each year, the FSC Music Department’s Christmas Gala has become an essential holiday music tradition for the college and greater community. This year’s edition, Home for the Holidays, offers a wonder-filled array of musical favorit

  • Created by: CRYSTAL CORRIGAN
 
  • 1st Annual Winter Fest Extravaganza

  • Dec 12, 2015 from 5:00am to 2:00pm
  • Location: SUN n FUN
  • Description:

    Join us for a magical fun filled day. Slow down and de-stress right before the holidays. Do some last minute holiday shopping at Candy Cane Lane, feast upon great foods in Frost Bite Alley and enjoy quality entertainment with family and friends in Wi

  • Created by: Bryse Barnett
December 11, 2015
Friday
  • Plant City Community Chorals

  • Dec 11, 2015 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
  • Location: Shiloh Baptist Church
  • Description:
    The Plant City Community Chorale presents "Believe!", December 11 and 12. "Believe!" is a festive combination of traditional and some newer carols, including two by John Rutter and some that are more jazzy, like "ChristmasTime is Here".  December 11
  • Created by: Jo-An Lusk
December 5, 2015
Saturday
  • Winter Fest at Tenoroc High School

  • Dec 5, 2015 from 6:00am to 12:00pm
  • Location: Tenoroc High School
  • Description:

    Tenoroc High School is hosting their second annual "Winter Fest" on Dec. 5th, 2015 from 10am-4pm. We will be having a variety of artists and craftspeople, as well as student artists selling their work. Additionally, there will be a selection of direc

  • Created by: jordan Sutley
 
  • Breakfast with Santa

  • Dec 5, 2015 from 5:00am to 7:00am
  • Location: Auburndale Civic Center
  • Description:

    The City of Auburndale Parks and Recreation Department presents Breakfast with Santa Saturday December 5th, 2015 from 9:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. at the Auburndale Civic Center. Enjoy crafts, music, breakfast, and most importantly visit Santa. Tickets are $

  • Created by: LG
December 4, 2015
Friday
  • Downtown Lakeland Partnership presents First Friday

  • Dec 4, 2015 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
  • Location: Munn Park
  • Description:

    This month's theme is Hometown Holiday and is sponsored by Burnetti, P.A. There will be games and activities for the kids, and an opportunity to visit with Santa Claus. Bring your camera and the elves will help you get a great picture. You might have

  • Created by: Lorrie Delk Walker
December 1, 2015
Tuesday
  • HOMAGE TO THE GUITAR

  • Dec 1, 2015 from 3:30pm to 5:00pm
  • Location: Florida Southern College - Anne MacGregor Jenkins Recital Hall
  • Description:

    Mark Switzer, classical guitar

    General Admission: Free

    In a performance dedicated to the classical guitar and all it has brought to music, it is altogether fitting that FSC guitar icon Mark Switzer should lead the way as we pay homage.  With his expert

  • Created by: CRYSTAL CORRIGAN
November 21, 2015
Saturday
  • Gravity Band

  • Nov 21, 2015 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
  • Location: The Truth Factory
  • Description: Gravity is a rock/blues/punk Christian band that plays throughout central FL. They were recently featured on KFAI radio. IN addition, they own a recording studio in Dundee FL. They will be releasing their second CD of original music at their CD Relea
  • Created by: Phyl Cornelius
 
  • Cypresswood Craft Bazaar

  • Nov 21, 2015 from 5:00am to 9:00am
  • Location: St. Matthews Church
  • Description:

    Craft bazaar - event is free - more than 30 local vendors featuring jewelry, holiday decor, dolls rugs purses, floral arrangements, baby items, wood crafts, golf accessories and much, much more!

  • Created by: Damaris D. Jones
November 19, 2015
Thursday
  • CHESS

  • Nov 19, 2015 at 3:30pm to Dec 6, 2015 at 10:30am
  • Location: Florida Southern College - Loca Lee Buckner Theatre
  • Description:

     This complex Tony award-winning rock opera takes the ancient game of chess and weaves it into a metaphor for romantic rivalries, competitive gamesmanship, superpower politics, and international intrigues set against the backdrop of the Cold War. Fro

  • Created by: CRYSTAL CORRIGAN
November 17, 2015
Tuesday
  • SYMPHONIC SOUNDSCAPES

  • Nov 17, 2015 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
  • Location: Florida Southern College - Branscomb Auditorium
  • Description:

    Drawing on varied textures and timbres to create unique aural pictures, this concert features orchestral music inspired by nature, culture, and the environment.  From Brahms and his noble Academic Festival Overture to Tchaikovsky’s electrifying Final

  • Created by: CRYSTAL CORRIGAN
November 13, 2015
Friday
  • ALL STUDENT EXHIBITION

  • Nov 13, 2015 at 3:00pm to Dec 7, 2015 at 12:00pm
  • Location: Florida Southern College – Melvin Art Gallery
  • Description:

     

    You are invited to join us for this annual exhibition showcasing the work of current Florida Southern College art majors. Having gained a reputation as one of the strongest centers of art study in the southeast, FSC’s Department of Art and Art Histo

  • Created by: CRYSTAL CORRIGAN
November 10, 2015
Tuesday
  • TRADITIONS OF SOUTH AMERICA

  • Nov 10, 2015 from 3:30pm to 5:00pm
  • Location: Florida Southern College - Branscomb Auditorium
  • Description:

    FSC Concert Choir, Beth Gibbs, conductor
    $8 adults / $4 students  - General Admission Seating

    The FSC Concert Choir transports us on a musical journey to South America, delving into its rich and diverse musical history.  Featuring the well-known Missa

  • Created by: CRYSTAL CORRIGAN