Posts Tagged ‘Lakeland’

Opening day at Sun n Fun is well underway. Check back throughout the day for updates on what is happening at Sun n Fun.
9:23am -The sun is up after an overcast day yesterday. Things are definitely happening here now and the media center has been very busy all morning. The biggest news to come out [...]

As we told you earlier, the 2009 Sun ‘n Fun Fly In is ready to get underway tomorrow. We will be here all week and here is your first set of photos from “Move In Day” Monday. The real fun (and sun) starts tomorrow. Keep checking back as photos and events will be updated on [...]

The 2009 Sun ‘n Fun Fly In officially starts tomorrow in Lakeland. I say officially because I am out here today (and will be here all week) in the Media Center. Sun ‘n Fun welcomes more than 400 media members from around the world each year to cover the event. Check back all week for [...]

Since I have more than one thing to mention, I figure I’ll pile it all into one post. There’s a lot of news to share!
First, Florida Dance Theatre just announced that it will be extending a special offer to its upcoming performance: buy one ticket, get one free! This applies to not only the general [...]

Florida Dance Theatre will present its next performace, Innovations Dance, on April 18 at 7:30pm at Polk Theatre. For only $18, you’ll get an evening of innovative (hence the name…) dance performances by some extremely talented professional dancers. One of the highlights of the evening is a joint performance with the Lakeland based indie band [...]

While I’m thinking about it, the next Platform Art Party is going to be held next Saturday, March 21, 6:30 – 10:30pm at PCC Lakeland Campus. The theme this time is “Eco Vision.” Tickets are $18 online ($20 at the door) and for students: $12 online ($15 at the door). Admission includes beer and wine. [...]

This Friday night, Polk Museum of Art will be hosting the opening reception for its newest exhibition, Unbelievable Transformations: Moving Sculptures by Gregory Barsamian. The artist will be talking about his work at 6:00pm and there will be light refreshments and a cash bar starting at 7:00pm. The reception is free for Museum members and [...]

In a few weeks,  Polk Museum of Art will  be bringing back one of the most talked about artists it has ever exhibited. To get an idea of why, check out these links to see examples of the work:
http://gregorybarsamian.com/video/Lather/
http://gregorybarsamian.com/video/Copropha/
What you’re seeing in that footage is not a film — it’s a sculpture. Well, three different [...]

Polk Museum of Art is  hosting a Silk Painting Workshop on Saturday, February 21, that will be taught by Vicky Luffman, a Lakeland based silk painter. She’s planning to cover all the basics of silk painting, so no experience necessary!
All materials will be provided but you should bring an apron or oversize t-shirt because the [...]

I know that the cable channel already has the name trademarked, but The Lakeland Center is giving the TV station a serious run for its money lately. If you haven’t noticed, The Lakeland Center has really grown to be one of the top venues for live comedy in the area. Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engvall, [...]