Posts Tagged ‘Lakeland’

It’s an exciting time for Polk County fishing, with three municipalities nominated for WFN’s Ultimate Fishing Town! Home to more than 550 lakes with hundreds of anglers competing in fishing tournaments weekly, Polk makes the perfect fit. What exactly is the Ultimate Fishing Town? The World Fishing Network has opened a contest for voters to [...]

Did you stop by the Fancy Flea Vintage Home & Garden show this past weekend in Downtown Lakeland?  This semi-annual flea market is one of the Top 10 in the country and was the biggest show to date. Vendors from all over set up shop at this event, and shoppers strolled the streets of Lakeland browsing through [...]

As if Saturdays weren’t busy enough, the Fancy Flea Vintage Home and Garden Market will be having their semi-annual flea market on Saturday April 28, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in downtown Lakeland. It will offer some of the best vintage home and garden finds in the area. The spring event will feature [...]

This Week: April 23-29 Southeastern University Choral Concert Date: Monday, April 23 Venue: First Presbyterian Church – Lakeland -This Southeastern University Choral Concert will take place Monday, April 23 at First Presbyterian Church in Lakeland. ISO “Tea and Symphony” Date: Tuesday, April 24 Venue: The Lakeland Center -The Tuesday before each Masterworks concert, enjoy wine, [...]

Platform Art, a non-traditional approach in experiencing art, began in 2003 in San Francisco, with a group of out of work creative dot comers that wanted to view art in a more exponential way. So they created these art parties to showcase all kinds of art and performances in different venues. Polk County’s 19th Platform [...]

Don’t be surprised when the world goes dark(er) for an hour Saturday night from 8:30-9:30 p.m. In an effort to raise awareness and better the planet, many businesses across the globe are reducing their lights to participate in Earth Hour. Two of which, are local. PicassoZ Art Café and sister company, Tea Largo, are proud [...]

What would spring be without the 38th annual SUN ‘n FUN aviation extravaganza? Starting March 27 and lasting through April 1, the ultimate airshow exhibit will take place at the Florida Air Museum, here, in Lakeland, Florida. This exhibit will be nothing short of exciting and event-filled, featuring over 250 open forums, hands-on workshops, seminars, [...]

For over 70 years Lake Hollingsworth in Lakeland has been the destination for one of the most exciting races in the area. The annual Orange Cup Regatta, which features over 100 powerboat racers, will be held on this weekend, March 2nd – 4th. Races will begin on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and Sunday at 12:00 [...]

It’s a Small World – Youth as the Catalyst for Change I stopped by to see how set up was going today and to see what I could do to help.  The walls are covered with visual art. Rehearsals are happening. The film screening room is prepared. Tables are set up for creating art. Looks [...]

OH WHAT A NIGHT in Lakeland’s beautiful historic Polk Theatre.  I just witnessed an amazing performance by star of stage and screen Patti LuPone. She sang major songs from her memorable roles in Oliver!, Les Misérables, Evita, Anything Goes, Sunset Boulevard, Pal Joey, Sweeney Todd, Gypsy, and more.  A couple of times during the show she [...]