Posts Tagged ‘Lakeland’

I’ve recently found out about a new theatre company in Lakeland that is planning to bring edgy, raw, and sometimes controversial productions to our area. Sounds like some good art to me! Check out my post on arts.lakelandlocal.com for more info and to learn about their first offering (that starts tonight!).

The Polk Museum of Art just announced their new summer hours that will start on June 8 and run through August 31. They will be open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm; closed Sundays, Mondays, and major holidays. Don’t forget about their summer art camp for kids that starts on June 8. For more information go [...]

Polk Museum of Art is opening three new exhibitions in June, and the first one is Shelter, an exhibition of works from the Museum’s permanent collection. Since I’ve been having a hard time putting the concept behind this exhibition into my own words, I’m just going to quote PMoA’s Curator of Art, Todd Behrens:

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. [...]

In case you missed it the first time, on Friday, May 29, Polk Museum of Art will offer a unique opportunity for visitors to learn more about the artwork by Gregory Barsamian that is currently on display. For “Behind the Art,” Curator of Art Todd Behrens and Exhibits Specialist Gregory Mills will turn on the [...]

Here are a couple of photos from MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire by-the-Lake. It’s hot out there, but the art is great and the food smells wonderful. Come join us!

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 [...]

Good morning from day 4 at Sun n Fun. Driving in to this sight wasn’t a bad way to start the day….   10:00am – I just spent the last two hours with a crew from CNN who was here filming a segment on the “Roadable Airplane” that is creating a lot of buzz around here [...]

As the sun rises on the third day (actually the second day of the actual Fly in), it is Earth Day around the world…and at Sun n Fun. For the first time ever, Earth Day falls on one of the days of SNF and the air show is joining in the celebration. SNF has a [...]

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 [...]