Sunny Central Florida » Lakeland Center http://sunnycentralflorida.com Wed, 23 May 2012 17:00:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 The Circus is Coming to Town http://sunnycentralflorida.com/2010/01/04/the-circus-is-coming-to-town/ http://sunnycentralflorida.com/2010/01/04/the-circus-is-coming-to-town/#comments Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:16:29 +0000 Kris Keprios http://sunnycentralflorida.com/?p=701 Mark your calendar! The new Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® show, ILLUSCINATIONSM, hits The Lakeland Center January 15-17, 2010.  It is a fantasy-filled world where thrills, wonderment and magic intersect with unparalleled powers of imagination. Young thrillusionist David DaVinci will wow audiencesin this awe-mazing, mysti-flying adventure as he bridges the believable world in which we all live and the seemingly impossible one of the circus. Show Times are  Friday, January 15 at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, January 16 at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, January 17 at 1:00 p.m. Ticket Prices are $13, $16, $19, $30 (VIP), $40 (Front Row) and  are on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets, The Lakeland Center Box Office, or by calling 800-745-3000.

 For more information on Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey visit www.ringling.com.

]]> http://sunnycentralflorida.com/2010/01/04/the-circus-is-coming-to-town/feed/ 2 Christmas in July? http://sunnycentralflorida.com/2009/06/15/christmas-in-july/ http://sunnycentralflorida.com/2009/06/15/christmas-in-july/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:18:53 +0000 Kris Keprios http://sunnycentralflorida.com/?p=534 You have all heard of  those”Christmas in July” sales, but it looks like The Lakeland Center is getting into the Christmas Spirit, or at least the winter spirit in July this year as public ice skating returns next month. According to their website, you can put on your skates throughout the month of July and beat the heat for just $7 (including skate rental). You can also book a birthday party or corporate event on the ice. Here are the dates and times:

July 10-11:  2PM-5PM, 7PM-10PM, 11P-1AM
July 12-16:  2PM-5PM, 7PM-10PM
July 17-18:  2PM-5PM, 7PM-10PM, 11P-1AM  
July 19-23:  2PM-5PM, 7PM-10PM
$7 Adults (includes skate rental)
$6 Children 12 & under (includes skate rental)
$5 bring your own skates

Free parking

]]> http://sunnycentralflorida.com/2009/06/15/christmas-in-july/feed/ 0 Out and About: Jars of Clay at Cypress Gardens This Weekend http://sunnycentralflorida.com/2008/06/26/out-and-about-jars-of-clay-at-cypress-gardens-this-weekend/ http://sunnycentralflorida.com/2008/06/26/out-and-about-jars-of-clay-at-cypress-gardens-this-weekend/#comments Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:13:44 +0000 Kris Keprios http://sunnycentralflorida.com/?p=68 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 6:30 and reserved seats are still available. As always your park admission includes the concert, but reserved seats will cost you a little more.

Here are some more fun events and happenings to keep you busy this weekend. Get out there and enjoy! Check back here early next week for a special edition of “Out and About” with your guide to Fourth of July events in Sunny Central Florida.

Friday

  • Lakeland Flying Tigers vs. Daytona Cubs - 7pm – Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland
  • Live Music: Fever Band – 8:30pm – Best Western Admiral’s Inn, Winter Haven
  • Arts and Crafts Event – 11am-1:30pm – Chain of Lakes Complex, Winter Haven

Saturday

  • Concert: Jars of Clay – 6:30pm – Cypress Gardens, Winter Haven
  • Lakeland Flying Tigers vs. Daytona Cubs - 6pm (Fireworks Following)- Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland
  • Downtown Farmers Curb Market - 8am-2pm – Peterson Building, Downtown Lakeland
  • Suncoast Gun Show - 9am-5pm – The Lakeland Center, Lakeland
  • Sportscard Show – 9am-4pm – Howard Johnson Hotel – Lakeland
  • Bikefest – 4pm-9pm – Railroad Park, Haines City
  • Concert: Southbound Band – 7:30pm – Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales
  • Eagle Lake Hometown Festival – 11am-9pm – Railroad Park, Eagle Lake
  • Classic Car Cruise In – 5:30pm-9pm – Burger King, South Lakeland (Harden Blvd)
  • Farmers Market – 8am-2pm – North Blount Park, Bartow
  • Auto Racing – 6pm – Auburndale Motor Speedway

Sunday

 

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