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New Sculpture Exhibit in Melvin Gallery, Florida Southern College

Posted on January 21st, 2012 by Bev

Categories: Arts, Attractions

NeocryptoFunk, an exhibit of new sculptures, created by Dewane Hughes opened in the Melvin Gallery at Florida Southern College on January 20 at 7pm with a well-attended reception that included the artist and his wife.
I really didn’t know what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised.  I had called my mother about an hour before and [...]

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Horse Creek Festival, Davenport

Posted on November 15th, 2011 by Marilyn

Categories: Arts, Attractions, Dining, General, Nature, Uncategorized, event

Few people are aware of the simple pleasures that can be obtained from local fairs and festivals, and one of the more local ones in my area is the one held in Davenport. Although Davenport always appears as a large postal area in Central Florida, the small town itself is situated on the 17/92 about [...]

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Oct 21-23: This Weekend in Florida’s Heart of the Arts

Posted on October 21st, 2011 by Bev

Categories: Arts

October is National Arts & Humanities Month and Polk County is celebrating in a big way with more than 100 arts and cultural activities happening in the Heart of the Arts during the month.
Friday, October 21st
Oct 21 Ghosts of Bartow Walking Tours, 9 to 11 pm at Polk County Historical Museum, Bartow. $25.00 includes a light reception, Polk Proud [...]

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A Visit to “Blacklight by Al Kriston”

Posted on October 14th, 2011 by Bev

Categories: Arts

I took a short break on Thursday to walk through ”Blacklight by Al Kriston” currently on exhibit in Melvin Gallery at Florida Southern College.  I was truly impressed by the refinement and quality of every sculpture, all of which show the human form in motion.  The open space and gallery layout offer the viewer an opportunity [...]

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Oct 15-16 This Weekend in the Heart of the Arts

Posted on October 14th, 2011 by Bev

Categories: Arts

October is National Arts & Humanities Month and Polk County is celebrating in a big way with more than 100 arts and cultural activities happening in the Heart of the Arts during the month.
Register for a chance to win awesome “ARTS” prizes at participating arts and cultural events in Polk County.  Look for the Heart of the [...]

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Oct 7-9: This Weekend in the Heart of the Arts

Posted on October 6th, 2011 by Bev

Categories: Arts

It’s National Arts & Humanities Month and we are celebrating in the Heart of the Arts in a big way.  There are more than 100 arts and cultural activities taking place during October.
Attend arts activities this month and register for a chance to win awesome “ARTS” prizes! The rules are easy. Look for the Heart of the Arts Logo at [...]

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Oct 3-7 in the Heart of the Arts

Posted on October 3rd, 2011 by Bev

Categories: Arts, event

It’s National Arts & Humanities Month and we are celebrating in the Heart of the Arts in a big way.  There are more than 100 arts and cultural activities taking place during the October.
Attend arts activities in October and register for a chance to win awesome “ARTS” prizes! The rules are easy. Look for the Heart of the Arts [...]

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Oct 1-2: This Weekend in the Heart of the Arts

Posted on September 30th, 2011 by Bev

Categories: Arts

October is National Arts and Humanities Month — the largest annual celebration of the arts and humanities in the nation!  Polk’s arts and cultural organizations are celebrating in a big way, by presenting more than 100 arts and cultural events and activities during a Heart of the Arts Festival celebration throughout the month of October.
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Sept 26-Oct 2: Arts & Culture This Week in Sunny Central Florida

Posted on September 25th, 2011 by Bev

Categories: Arts

Arts & Cultural Events and Exhibits this week.
Monday, September 26 – Sunday, October 2, 2011
Click the links below to learn more.
Events:
Sep 26-Nov 5: Fall Art Classes at Polk Museum of Art
Sept 26-30: Explorations V Children’s Daily Sessions
Sept 26: After School Art (Ages 5 & Up)
Sept 26 & 27: Auditions for LCT Main Stage Production of [...]

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Arts & Culture this week in Sunny Central Florida

Posted on September 19th, 2011 by Bev

Categories: Arts

The season is in full swing now, with arts and cultural offerings to fit every budget and taste.
Sept 19-23, 10:30am-12:00pm
Daily Sessions at Explorations V Children’s Museum
Magical Monday, Sept 19           Where the Wild Things Are       Literacy
Terrific Tuesday, Sept 20           Fall Leaf Match     [...]

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