Posts Tagged ‘Bok Tower Gardens’

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 [...]

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 [...]

There is potential to double up on a couple of events going on this weekend in Central Florida. Sept 15-18: The Full Monty presented by Theatre Winter Haven at the Chain of Lakes Complex. Thu-Sat, Sept 15-17, 7:30pm; Sun, Sept 18, 2:30pm.  Adults $22/Students $19. Can’t make it this week? You are in luck. The show [...]

There are several cultural arts events this Sunday, September 11th to give the public time to reflect on the tragic events of September 11, 2001.  The events are listed below in time order. Bok Tower Gardens Remembers at 2 p.m. Commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11 during a time of quiet reflection as we honor [...]

Bok Tower Gardens will launch its 2011-2012 season of events with a variety of programs offered to engage visitors of all ages and interests. The event calendar includes many new programs suggested by members and visitors. September 2011 Through 29: Fall Film Series at 10:30 a.m. Watch nature films in the Visitor Center. September 15: [...]

I’m not sure why they call it Labor Day.  It should be called something else, like: Entertainment Day, Fun Day, Idle Day, Lazy Day, Relax Day.  Lazy Day Weekend sounds a whole lot better than Labor Day Weekend.  Anyway, this weekend let’s leave the labor out of it.  I’m planning a fun-filled no labor weekend [...]

Saturday, August 27th; 10am to 3pm 20th Birthday X-travaganza Explorations V Children’s Museum 109 North Kentucky Avenue in Lakeland The party fun will be based on the number “20” and features Radio Disney – AM 1380 from 10:30am to 12 noon to entertain party-goers with music, games and contests and prizes. Explorations V will provide [...]

Bok Tower Gardens is going to the dogs for a good cause on Saturday, August 6 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the first annual Bark Tower Gardens’ Dog Day of Summer. For the first time in the 82-year history of the Gardens, leashed and friendly dogs will be invited to visit and support [...]

Lake Wales, Fla. — Bok Tower Gardens will be commemorating its proud history as one of America’s finest gardens during this year’s Dedication Day celebrations. On January 29 and 30, one of the Gardens’ most popular special events, “Crossing the Moat,” will give visitors a rare opportunity to cross the moat surrounding the Singing Tower [...]

There is always something arts and cultural going on in Central Florida’s Polk County. January 4, 1:30pm and 7:00pm: Opera Overtures: A theatre broadcast preview of Puccini’s La Fancuilla del West (The Girl of the Golden West).  Live in theatres on January 8th at 1:00pm at Cobb Theatres Lakeside Village 18 Cinemas in Lakeland and [...]