Cover Story
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Van Fleet's Artworks Displayed At UF
Polk County's Gen. James A. Van Fleet has been heralded as many things in his life: a winning university football coach, a leader of troops at Normandy, the savior of Greece and the father of the Korean army.
Arts Articles
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Swap Shop
ANTIQUE RADIO INFORMATION
We are moving out of state and downsizing and would like ideas on what could be done with antique radio equipment. Is there a radio club or other organization whose members might be interested in such items? -
Locals Attend National Conference on Substance Abuse
StandUP Polk & UthMpact Coalition coordinators attended a National Substance Abuse Prevention Conference in Washington, D.C., last month. They headed to the nation's Capitol to join nearly 3,000 substance abuse prevention and treatment...
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Taking The Kids: Lower Manhattan Offers Much to See and Do
Ready to tour the Big Apple's new hot neighborhood? No, not Nolita or the Lower East Side, though they certainly have plenty of appeal for tourists and locals. Certainly not Times Square with its popular pedestrian-only areas, though you'll meet...
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TD Bank Central Park Art Festival Offers Plenty of Variety
This year's festival will include around 90 booths where patrons can view and purchase artwork directly from the artist.
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Don't Miss: 'The Big Guns, or Whose Little Lilly is She'
The Lake Wales Little Theatre show is a salute to the cowboys and cowgirls of yesteryear, Gene, Roy, Hoppy, Coop, The Duke, with a tip of the Stetson to Calamity, Annie O, Belle Star and Cat Ballou.
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New 'Lunch and Learn' Series at Historical Museum
If you'd like to enrich your brain as well as your stomach at midday in downtown Bartow, the Polk County Historical Museum is launching a monthly series to talks to accomplish that.
BLOG: Theatre Maven
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Pulitzer Prize Winning Play, Three Tall Women by Edward Albee at LCT Stage Read Series
Lakeland Community Theatre The Edge Stage Read Series* “Three Tall Women” written by Edward Albee and directed by Nick Judy will take place at LakeMirror Center Theatre, 121 South Lake Avenue,Lakeland on Friday and Saturday March 30 and 31. The protagonist of the play, a
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Passionate High School and Community Theatre Director Also Loves Improv Comedy
Lake Wales Little Theatre is going into a three week run of “The Big Guns: or Whose Little Lily Is She”, a radio play comedy. Click on link for for information – http://www.theledger.com/article/20120314/NEWS/120319612 Director Rob Fritz is immersing himself in the 1940s this
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Lake Wales Little Theatre Presents a Radio Play
Those of us old enough to remember – which means you have to have been born by or before 1950 – have fond memories of sitting in our living rooms with our families listening to plays on the radio. For those with this memory or those who don't know what I am talking about, a fun
BLOG: Fine Arts
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NPR Has Free Concerts
So right now I'm listening to Sir Simon Rattle conduct the Berlin Philharmonic in a performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 2. I can barely abide Mahler, but I'm listening to it anyway because, well, how cool is that to be able to hear the Berlin Phil live? … Read More
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Sales Award
Nobody knew if locally produced, fully staged opera would work in Lakeland. But it did. Greg and Christina Sale have certainly contributed mightily to that effort.… Read More
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Southeastern's Tak to Perform at Carnegie Hall
The amazing young virtuoso pianist, Young-Ah Tak, who teaches at Southeastern University in Lakeland, will soon have a rare opportunity to showcase her talents on a very big stage.… Read More
Performing Arts Events
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Event: Reactory Factory Live at Lake Mirror Center at Lake Mirror Center, Fri, Jul 6 10:00a
Kids can rock out with Reactory Factory Live at the Lake Mirror center in Lakeland. Reactory Factory performs kid's music that is fun, exciting and educational. Dan and Dr. Reacto will certainly get the kids groovin' with their cool beats and silly stage antics. Sponsored by the Lakeland Friends of
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Event: Frame " For Art's Sake at First Presbyterian Church, Lakeland, Thu, May 10 6:30p
An original living art show in which famous works of art are brought to life in imaginative contexts. Produced by Geneva Theatre & Visual Arts,directed by Amber Grubb,choreography by Stefan Dolbashian, professional with Florida Dance Theatre. $10 includes a light meal. CAST: Sam Armes, Tina Armes,
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Event: Laughs by the Lake at Lakeland Community Theatre, Fri, May 4 9:00p
Have you ever had those days where you just needed to laugh?? This night is for you!! Come join the Improv Addicts as they perfom their unscripted, unrehearsed, improvisation comedy routine (made popular by the TV Show, Whose Line Is It Anyways). These guys are known to bring tears to your eyes and
Dance Events
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Event: Samuel Smith Beer Tasting Featuring New England Cuisine at Red Door Wine Market, Thu, Apr 12 6:30p
'England meets New England!' Red Door is featuring Samuel Smith brewery! A tasting of Samuel Smith & a menu to include: steamers, Cod cakes, lobster rolls, hot dogs, chilled mussel salad, Cole slaw & potato salad, house-made baked beans & shortcake. Each reservation includes one raffle ticket, &
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Event: Plant City Pig Jam at Randy Larson Softball Four-Plex Stadium, Wed, Nov 21 10:00a
The winners from Pig Jam will earn trophies and prize money. Conducted under the rules of the Kansas City Barbecue Society, certified barbecue judges in blind taste tests will select the best barbecue in several areas. Pig Jam guests will be able to sample some of the country's best barbecue ribs,
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Event: "Charlie O. and The Houserockers" Live at Keel & Curley Winery's World Famous Blueberry Festival! at Keel and Curley Winery, Sun, May 6 6:00p
Charlie O. and The Houserockers will appear in Concert Sunday May 6th at the Keel & Curley in Plant City Fla. for the World Famous Blueberry Festival! The Festival runs all day and "Charlie O. and The Houserockers" will hit the Main Stage at 6:00 p.m. Come on out and enjoy this Great Piece of
Visual Arts Events
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Event: Grateful Dead Meet Up 2012 at Lakeside Village 18 Cobb Cinemas, Thu, Apr 19 7:00p
The Grateful Dead perform in concert at Alpine Valley Music Theatre on July 18, 1989. Songs include "Touch of Grey" and "Eyes of the World," plus an unreleased live track from 1990.
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Event: The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata - Live at Lakeside Village 18 Cobb Cinemas, Sat, Apr 14 12:55p
A famed courtesan falls in love with a young nobleman.
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Event: Wagner's Dream at Lakeside Village 18 Cobb Cinemas, Mon, May 7 6:30p