Author Archive - meredith

So, I just found out about a really cool, innovative series of events happening this summer. I’d heard rumors of it, but this is the first I’d seen that showed it was a done deal. Polk Theatre and Florida Dance Theatre are teaming up with some serious local talent to present SummerJamz at Polk Theatre. [...]

In case you missed it the first time, on Friday, May 29, Polk Museum of Art will offer a unique opportunity for visitors to learn more about the artwork by Gregory Barsamian that is currently on display. For “Behind the Art,” Curator of Art Todd Behrens and Exhibits Specialist Gregory Mills will turn on the [...]

Here are a couple of photos from MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire by-the-Lake. It’s hot out there, but the art is great and the food smells wonderful. Come join us!

Polk Museum of Art is geared up to present MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire by-the-Lake on May 9 & 10. This annual event is in its 38th year, and is always held on Mother’s Day weekend so that families can bring mom out to find a special gift. It’s sure to be everything that Lakelanders and Polk County [...]

Polk Museum of Art has two great glass pieces by internationally known master glass artist Dale Chihuly on display in its lobby. The pieces were recently purchased by the Museum through its Art Resource Trust, a group of Museum supporters whose sole purpose is to purchase great pieces of art for the Museum’s Permanent Collection.

Since I have more than one thing to mention, I figure I’ll pile it all into one post. There’s a lot of news to share!
First, Florida Dance Theatre just announced that it will be extending a special offer to its upcoming performance: buy one ticket, get one free! This applies to not only the general [...]

Polk Museum of Art is trying something new for the next couple of months. On Thursday evenings, they’re going to stay open until 8pm so that more people will have a chance to see the really crazy cool exhibition of Gregory Barsamian’s artwork. The best part is that Museum members will be able to see the exhibition [...]

On Friday, April 3, Polk Museum of Art will offer a unique opportunity for visitors to learn more about the artwork by Gregory Barsamian that is currently on display. For “Behind the Art,” Curator of Art Todd Behrens and Exhibits Specialist Gregory Mills will turn on the lights, turn off the machinery, and explain what [...]

Last weekend was a crazy weekend for art lovers in Polk County — what with Race for the Arts, Platform Art Party, and the Central Park Art Festival all happening at the same time. But this weekend looks like it might be just as interesting.
Once again, I was checking out Art-i-Facts magazine, and I see [...]

Florida Dance Theatre will present its next performace, Innovations Dance, on April 18 at 7:30pm at Polk Theatre. For only $18, you’ll get an evening of innovative (hence the name…) dance performances by some extremely talented professional dancers. One of the highlights of the evening is a joint performance with the Lakeland based indie band [...]