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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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Bok Tower Launches 2011-2012 Season of Events

Posted on September 9th, 2011 by Rebecca

Categories: Attractions, Nature, event

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: “Water 101; “September [...]

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August 27: This weekend at Explorations V Children’s Museum and Bok Tower Gardens

Posted on August 26th, 2011 by Bev

Categories: Arts

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 hands-on party activities and three [...]

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Great Music Planned for Bok Tower Gardens

Posted on June 18th, 2009 by admin

Categories: Arts

I ran into a colleague from Bok Tower Gardens at a meeting yesterday, and she was bubbling over about their Summer Music Series. The first one is next Saturday, June 27 at 7:30pm and will feature folk singer Rod MacDonald. I understand that seating is cabaret style, and you can show up early for an [...]

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Mother’s Day in Sunny Central Florida

Posted on May 8th, 2009 by kris

Categories: Arts, Attractions, Dining, General, Shopping

If you are a man reading this post, hopefully it will give you some ideas and keep you out of trouble on Mother’s Day. If you are a mom reading this post, hopefully it will give you some suggestions to pass along to the man in your life who has no idea what to get you [...]

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Enjoy Bok Tower Under the Stars

Posted on December 30th, 2008 by kris

Categories: Attractions

In 2009, Bok Tower Gardens is going to give you a unique chance to visit “under the stars” for the 2009 Moonlight Carillon Concert series beginning January 9 at 7:30 p.m. It’s a unique opportunity to visit the Gardens after normal operating hours for half-price admission and have a light dinner at the Blue Palmetto [...]

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Cypress Gardens Passes Welcomed at Fantasy of Flight and Bok Tower

Posted on December 23rd, 2008 by kris

Categories: Attractions

Today’s edition of The Ledger has the full story, but if you have a pass for Cypress Gardens, which is closed for renovations until Spring of 2009, you can use it at Fantasy of Flight and Bok Tower Gardens. Bok Tower is also accepting unused one day tickets.

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4th of July Event Guide

Posted on June 30th, 2008 by kris

Categories: Attractions, General

With the Fourth of July just a few days away, it is time for you to decide where you will go to watch fireworks light up the sky. There are several places in Sunny Central Florida with Fourth of July celebrations, so we decided to make it easy for you. Here is a list of [...]

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Out and About: Jars of Clay at Cypress Gardens This Weekend

Posted on June 26th, 2008 by kris

Categories: Arts, Attractions, Dining, Nature, Shopping, Sports

Summer is officially here and that means it is a great time of year for outdoor concerts. Cypress Gardens kicks off the summer this weekend as they host three great Christian bands: Jars of Clay (three time Grammy award winning Jars of Clay, that is), Need to Breathe and Building 429. The show starts at [...]

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Central Florida Play Pass Arrives

Posted on May 29th, 2008 by kris

Categories: Attractions, General

 
As the summer approaches and families begin planning their vacations, Florida residents have even more reason to stay close to home this summer. Polk County attractions have come together to present the Central Florida Play Pass. The 7-day ticket will be $69.95 (plus tax) for adults and $39.95 (plus tax) for children (ages 3-9) and will be [...]

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