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Three Polk County Arts Orgs Nominated for Nickelodeon Parents’ Pick Awards

admin — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:10:06 +0000

Once again, Polk County is proving that we’ve got more going for us than orange groves and cow pastures (although, there is something good to be said about both of those things). Three of our arts organizations have been nominated for Nickelodeon Parents’ Pick Awards in the Tampa Area: Polk Museum of Art, Explorations V Childrens’ Museum, and Florida Dance Theatre.

Check out my full post at arts.lakelandlocal.com for the whole scoop. Then go vote!

SummerJamz at Polk Theatre

admin — Tue, 19 May 2009 21:07:45 +0000

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. Three events are planned (June 19, July 17, and August 14) that will feature live music by great local bands, sexy cool burlesque revues by BackseatCat Productions, fashion shows by Rae’s Vintage Wear, and too much fun!

The SummerJamz are for ages 18 and up, tickets are $10, and all proceeds will benefit Polk Theatre and Florida Dance Theatre. Doors open at 9, ladies are free before 10pm. Here’s the flyer:

Halloween and Day of the Dead Activities at Polk Museum of Art

admin — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:19:46 +0000

Some fun events are being planned for Halloween and Day of the Dead at Polk Museum of Art — and one of them is for adults only!

First, there’s the Family Halloween Party at the Museum, which, as I’m sure you’ve guessed, takes place on Halloween! Bring the kids from 4 – 7pm for an early evening of spooky stories, a scavenger hunt through the Museum, creepy art activities, games, prizes, and a raffle to win some wonderful Halloween pastries. Admission is $5 per child, and children have to have a parent with them. Go here to register ahead of time.

If you didn’t feel like doing the Halloween thing, or maybe you’re looking for something fun to do with the kids on Saturday, then bring them BACK to the Museum for our Day of the Dead Family Celebration. The day is divided into three segments. First, make a Day of the Dead mask at the Family Fun Workshop at 10:30. Then, wear that mask in a Day of the Dead Parade at 12:30. Finally, create a Day of the Dead altar at our afternoon Art Workshop at 1:00. The first two events are FREE (whoo hoo!), but the Art Workshop is $2 per child for materials. Still! It’s a cheap way to spend the day AND keep the kids entertained. There’s no registration required, so just show up!

But we haven’t forgotten about the adults. Starting at 7pm, experience Death by Chocolate. The event have a festive Day of the Dead theme and will feature five chocolate stations with treats from local caterers and specialty shops, a signature chocolate drink, music by flamenco guitarist Nathan Herrera, and a special performance by Florida Dance Theatre. Dessert plates that have been hand-painted by local artists will also be available for purchase, and sales will benefit the Museum’s Education Programs. Tickets to Death by Chocolate are $30 per person and you must be at least 21 years old to attend. Go here to buy your tickets.

I hope to see you at the Museum! Death by Chocolate sounds like my kind of event, and I know my sister’s planning to bring my nephew to the Halloween Party. Maybe I can get his Shugi to bring him back for Day of the Dead…