The Cultural Arts Magazine for Polk County
COMPLIMENTARY VOLUME 14 / NUMBER 1 / HOLIDAY 2011
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artifacts decjan_ad.indd 1 10/17/2011 10:16:58 AM Contents Volume 14 Number 1 HOLIDAY 2011
Arts News...... Page 5 Arts On The Park...... Page 8 Inside... Cultural Arts Council Bartow Art Guild...... Page 26 Arts on the Park Bok Tower Gardens...... Page 31 The Bach Festival of Central Florida Calendar of Events...... Page 16 Bartow Art Guild Citrus Lakes Chorus...... Page 10 Cultural Arts Directory & Map...... Page 11 Bok Tower Gardens Explorations V Children’s Museum...... Page 6 Citrus Lakes Chorus Florida Dance Theatre...... Page 9 Davenport School of the Arts Florida Southern College...... Page 20 Explorations V Children’s Museum Frostproof Art League & Gallery...... Page 13 The Florida Air Museum at Sun ’n Fun Haines City Community Theatre...... Page 12 Florida Dance Theatre Harrison School for the Arts...... Page 7 Florida Southern College Imperial Symphony Orchestra...... Page 14 Page 9 Frostproof Artist’s League & Gallery Lakeland Art Guild...... Page 12 Haines City Community Theatre, Inc. Lakeland Community Theatre...... Page 3 Historic Lakeland Lake Wales Arts Council...... Page 28 Historical Lake Wales Society Lake Wales Little Theatre...... Page 12 Historical Society of Fort Meade New Member Welcome...... Page 2 Imperial Symphony Orchestra Platform Art...... Page 29 Lakeland Art Guild Polk Arts Alliance...... Page 2 Lakeland Choral Society Polk County Historical Museum...... Page 20 Lakeland Community Theatre Polk County Tax Collector - Kids Tag Art...... Page 23 Lake Wales Arts Council Polk Museum of Art...... Page 15 Polk State College...... Page 22 Lake Wales Little Theatre Page 10 Lois Cowles Harrison Center Polk Theatre...... Page 25 For The Visual & Performing Arts Ritz Theatre...... Page 24 Platform Art Ramon Theater...... Page 6 Polk County Historical Museum Ridge Art Association...... Page 13 Tuesday Music Club of Lakeland...... Page 30 Polk County Kids Tag Art The Lakeland Center...... Page 21 Polk Museum of Art Theatre Winter Haven...... Page 27 Polk State College Polk Theatre Ramon Theater Ridge Art Association Ridge Music Teachers Association Ridge Woodcarvers Club A Publication of the Polk Arts Alliance Page 20 Rochelle School of the Arts Editor: Bev Hendricks Southeastern University Symphony Guild of Winter Haven Publisher: Meri Mass, Executive Director Theatre Winter Haven The Polk Arts Alliance 1350 E. Main Street, Suite A2 The Lakeland Center Post Office Box 727, Bartow, FL 33831-0727 The Ritz Theatre (863) 804-0494 • www. polkarts.org The Tuesday Music Club Email: [email protected] Warner University Printer: Cromer International Press 740 E. Main Street, Suite 1, Haines City, FL 33844 To learn more about the Cultural Arts Council visit www.polkarts.org or contact Advertising: Cromer International Press Meri Mass at [email protected]. Bobbi Freeman Page 23 740 E. Main Street, Suite 1, Haines City, FL 33844 (863) 422-8651 • Email: [email protected]
Art•i•facts Magazine is published four times a year by the Polk Arts Alliance. Advertising Front Cover: and news may be submitted by calling the phone number or email. Letters to the editor are Hunt Slonem, “Tondo Peace Movement,” welcome on any subject relating to the content of the magazine. All opinions expressed in this 2007, oil on canvas, Polk Museum of Art publication are those of the advertisers, writers or other news sources, and do not reflect the Permanent Collection, gift of Margaret opinions of the magazine, the publisher or the editor. Art•i•facts Magazine is not responsible Evangeline. for any errors. Contents are copyrighted. Reproduction of any material in this publication without written permission of the publisher is prohibited. ©2011 Polk Arts Alliance. Back Cover: Top Left to Right: Jeanie Maid Siobhan Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Gale, Tuesday Music Club of Lakeland; Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, The Central Polk County Historical Museum; “The Florida Visitors Bureau and the National Endowment for the Arts. Loggia,” Christmas at Bok Tower Gardens, Pinewood Estate, photo by Martin Corbin. Page 30 Bottom Left to Right:“Resurrection” by Dewane Hughes, Pianist Thomas Pandolfi at Lake Wales Arts Center. Art-i-facts • A Publication of the Polk Arts Alliance 1 from the desk of the President
Friends, Board of Directors The Polk Arts Alliance (PAA) is moving forward into 2012 with renewed EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE excitement and vision. As recently elected president, I am pleased to serve Dan Clark on a board whose members share equal enthusiasm in PAA’s mission to Dan Clark President promote the cultural arts in Polk County through advocacy, collaboration, economic development, education and promotion. Cindy Rodriguez Vice President This year eleven new members have been elected to join the board and their astute THOMAS BRYANT business sense will complement the existing board’s insight, experience and talents. Treasurer On behalf of PAA, I would like to welcome Ashley Barnett, Thomas Bryant, Dave Connor, Martha Roe Burke Darby Craddock, Andy Crossfield, Adam Justice, Andy Laurent, John Loute, Susan Secretary Waddell, and Jared Weggeland to the board. As president, and with input and hard work Cynthia Haffey from the PAA team, I anticipate further county and state recognition of Polk County as a Interim Cultural Art Council Chair Destination for the Arts. Mike LaPan Past President We have begun forming partnerships with the over 700 creative industries located in our County and increasing the awareness of the importance of arts in education. Furthermore, DIRECTORS PAA continues its work with Americans for the Arts as research partner on the Economic ASHLEY BARNETT Impact Study IV to foster greater support for the arts, trace the arts economic footprint and J. DAVIS CONNOR prove tangibly the effect of the arts on our community. DARBY CRADDOCK ANDY CROSSFIELD Dan Clark ADAM JUSTICE ANDY LAURENT JOHN LOUTE SUSAN WADDELL JARED WEGGELAND Welcome New PAA Member! EX OFFICIO BOB ENGLISH County Commissioner LAKESIDE MUSIC ROOM - SALLY ANDERSON DR. SHERRIE NICKELL Lakeside Music Room has been hosting touring musicians for twelve years. This Great Superintendent, Room overlooking Lake Deer can accommodate an audience of 65 listeners. This is a School Board of Polk County wonderful acoustic venue, however some performers have brought small amplification systems for their own specific needs in balancing out ‘quiet’ instruments. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MERI MASS Concerts usually start at 7:30 p.m. Musicians play two 45-minute sets with an intermission to enable folks to Art Resource Council meet the entertainers and purchase their merchandise CINDY HARTLEY ROSS as well as to enjoy snacks and a bit of socialization. Chair SUE BENTLEY For Information please contact: REBECCA BRANDON Hostess for Lakeside Music Room House Concert Series: ANDY HERNANDEZ Sally Anderson ([email protected]) DR. EILEEN HOLDEN (863) 293-1510 NANCY HALE HOYT DR. ANNE KERR UPCOMING CONCERTS: BRIAN KIER Friday, December 2, 7:30 p.m. FOUR SHILLINGS SHORT JANE PATTON Sunday, January 8, 7:00 p.m. PADDY LEAGUE DOUG SMALL EDIE YATES Thursday, January 19, 7:30 p.m. AUBREY ATWATER & ELWOOD DONNELLY NIV BEN YEHUDA Reservations are required. For information contact [email protected] or (863) 293-1510.
2 Art-i-facts • Holiday 2011 • www.polkarts.org Sounds of the Season December 9-10, 7:30pm; December 11, 2pm
Join Lakeland Community Theatre as we celebrate the Holiday Sounds of Season in style. Sounds of the Season is perfect for that family outing or to bring a group from your office.Y our favorite festive songs and scenes from some of the most famous seasonal the Season productions. The Eunice Fuller Theatre for Youth Holiday Class students will also be providing entertainment as part of this showcase for the holiday season.
Tickets $20 Adults, $15 Students, $10 Children 12 & under. Group rates apply for parties of 15 or more ($2 off each ticket)
Pinkalicious, The Musical Auditions December 12 & 13 5:30pm, Ages 6 & up
In this fanciful, high-energy musical, Pinkalicious can't stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor's office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe - a dream come true for this pink-loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this predicament.
Performances Friday, January 27; 7:30pm Saturday, January 28; 2pm & 7:30pm Sunday January 29; 7:30pm Tickets Adults $10, Children 12 & Under $8 Book and Lyrics by Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann Music and Lyrics by John Gregor School Matinee performances January 25 & 26 Directed by Suzu McConnell-Wood Bring your group or school – Call for information.
T American Buffalo by David Mamet The Edge: Alternative Stage Read Series H Performances: January 13 & 14, 2012; 7:30pm Auditions: December 19, 6-9pm E D G E Directed by Benedict Heaps
All performances and auditions are held at the Lake Mirror Center Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave, Lakeland FL 33801 Information or tickets call 863-603-PLAY (7529) www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com
Art-i-facts • A Publication of the Polk Arts Alliance 3 message from the Executive Director
It was a very busy fall for the arts in Polk County and the Polk Arts Alliance had a few milestones as well. With the launch of the Heart of the Arts month in October, the arts had a culmination of over 100 events just for the month of October! We began with a proclamation recognizing October as Heart of the Arts Month by the Board of County Commissioners. We have a great logo for this (thanks to the Polk Advertising Federation) and their members who generously donated a public service announcement that aired the entire month on the Big 4 radio stations and the Citrus Connection which is still driving around Polk County with over 40 signs with the logo and promoting the website at www.polkarts.org. Meri Mass Our October initiatives were in line with the national Americans for the Arts, Arts and Humanities month, and with the launch of State initiative “Culture Builds Florida” campaign. The Polk Arts Alliance is joining with our state counterparts to develop unified awareness of Florida’s arts and cultural community, and its positive impact on the economy. This includes 88,000 full time equivalent jobs and $3 billion of direct economic activity in Florida. Beyond the dollars, cultural experiences contribute to a better life for Floridians and visitors.
I would like to thank the PAA Board of Directors, all of our Council members and arts partners for their support to change the County Ordinance 86-27 to add the word “museums” back into the language to be in line with the state statute and I’m happy to say it was unanimously approved by the Board of County Commissioners on October 25 (please thank them for their support whenever you get a chance). We have also begun a successful partnership with Tourism and Sports Marketing to increase our arts marketing initiatives and distribution of Art-i-facts for the benefit of the Arts in Polk County and the Cultural Arts Council. We have a lot of work to do but we have great support and great momentum and I’m wishing for a greater 2012 for all!
Meri Mass
FOR INFORMATION ON Advertising The Drive Is On... TO SUPPORT THE PLEASE CALL ARTS IN FLORIDA 863.422.8651 This year at renewal time, choose a Florida State of the Arts license plate and help fund important programs in Polk O R E M A I L County including the visual arts, theatre, music and dance. Already renewed your tag? Simply visit your local tag office, [email protected] turn in your current plate and receive your new one on the spot for a small handling fee. Patrons of the arts tag may 740 E. Main St. claim a $20 tax deduction for the charitable donation. S u i t e 1 Haines City www.polkarts.org SHOW YOUR SUPPORT! Invest in Polk County’s Cultural Arts!
4 Art-i-facts • Holiday 2011 • www.polkarts.org What’s New in the Arts News... Art
Polk State College, Lake Wales Arts Council Announce Innovative Collaboration
The Lake Wales Arts Council and Polk State College According to Holden, the Polk State College Lake have announced an innovative partnership, intended to Wales Arts Center will be owned and operated by ensure the sustainability of the LWAC’s historic facility in the Polk State College District Board of Trustees and Lake Wales, expand access to cultural resources in the will also include an advisory board, consisting of six community, and leverage and grow Polk State’s vibrant members appointed by the Polk State Trustees and educational and cultural offerings in the region. five members appointed by the Arts Council. A central piece of the announcement is news that the Sustainability funding for Polk State’s newly acquired LWAC’s board of directors has voted unanimously to facility has been provided by the State of Florida, transfer title to the Lake Wales Arts Center building to which added operating funds to the College budget Polk State, no later than Dec. 31, 2011. The agreement in the past legislative session. is expected to be ratified by Polk State’s District Board of According to Holden, “Florida recognized that we Trustees at its regularly scheduled November meeting. have been good stewards of historic architecture In exchange for the building, Polk State has provided and that we have an unmatched commitment to LWAC with assurances that the building, to be renamed providing access to educational and cultural the “Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center, will be activities throughout our service area. We are renovated and maintained by the College and that arts honored by the trust they have placed in us, and cultural programming at the facility will continue. and we are energized by this new opportunity According to Dr. Eileen Holden, President of Polk State, “This in Lake Wales. is a very exciting announcement for Polk State and for the Miller points out that the College’s newest asset Lake Wales community. It’s a classic ‘win-win’ situation. The “couldn’t come at a better time.” According to Council has transferred stewardship of a precious, historic Miller, Polk State’s existing Lake Wales facility is resource to the College, in order to maintain the viability operating “at or near capacity, and we have been of the facility and preserve community access to a beautiful desperate for more space. Now we will be able to structure and an array of important culture and arts events. serve this community even more effectively.” Barbara Connor, President of the LWAC board of directors, echoed those sentiments: “Polk State has already shown that they have a strong commitment to Lake Wales and to historic preservation. Our board is pleased with the opportunity to Arts In Education attach the College to our building, giving us the opportunity to focus more specifically on programming. Application Deadline for Harrison The Lake Wales Arts Council, according to Connor, will School for the Arts: Jan. 13, 2012 continue to organize the Lake Wales Arts Show, the Student Art Show, the Marilyn Newell Youth Music Festival, and Harrison School is accepting applications for the Chorale, as well as other performances, exhibits or events 2012-2013 school year. Applications are available at the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center. through the school office. Dr. Sharon Miller, Provost of Polk State’s Winter Haven The application deadline is January 13, 2012 for campus and the direct supervisor of Polk State’s Lake Wales programs in Chorus, Dance, Guitar, Jazz Band, Motion operations, expressed unreserved enthusiasm for what she Picture Arts, Orchestra, Piano, Musical Theatre, Technical described as “a wonderful opportunity for our community. Theatre, Theatre, and Visual Arts. Miller cited Polk State’s experience renovating and operating Three parent meetings are offered to answer questions the J.D. Alexander Center, housed in another historic Lake and provide distinct information about the audition Wales landmark, as a basis for her enthusiasm. process and expectations. The meetings are at Davenport “We have seen how important historic preservation is School of the Arts on November 29, at Harrison School to Lake Wales, and we have also seen how much this for the Arts on December 5 and the final meeting is at community values education and the arts,” said Miller. Jewett Academy on December 6. All three meetings take “Our collaboration at the arts center will further solidify place at 7 p.m. the partnership we have enjoyed with the community, and Additional information can be found on the Harrison it will certainly expand access to opportunity – a value School for the Arts website at www.harrisonarts.com. Polk State holds dear.
Art-i-facts • A Publication of the Polk Arts Alliance 5 Gift Memberships make fabulous gifts Memberships are a terrific way to save money and they make great gifts. Annual Family Memberships are only $70 for a full year of hands-on, fun- filled adventures! Please consider the gift of membership at Explorations V Children’s Museum when thinking of your family, especially those young RAMON nieces, nephews and grandkids that you adore so much. The benefits of Annual Family Membership include free admission to THEATER the Museum, free admission to designated events, the Museum Newsletter The Ramon Theater was built in 1925 by “Explore!” and 10% Museum Store discounts, Birthday Party discount, program Frank and Vera Thompson. It was a source discounts, reciprocal admissions to select Florida Museums, and more. for a variety of entertainment from vaudeville Explorations V provides 3 floors of kid-powered, hands-on exhibits and to movies. The Ramon Theater was designed mind-stretching programs in the arts and sciences to celebrate the five by architect Leo Elliott, who was well known senses! Exhibits include the Explore Store, News Station, Financial Center, for his Mediterranean-style architecture. Theatre, “O” is for Oranges-from Seed to Our World, Water Matters!, Born Learning Trail, and much more. THEATER RENTAL Explorations V hosts weekday programming. Magical Monday, Terrific Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, Thrilling Thursday and Fun Friday offer Business and personal rentals of the imaginative educational sessions that engage children in reading, school Ramon Theater are available. Perfect for readiness, culinary arts, science, math and art. Each day’s session begins at business meetings, weddings, parties and 10:30am and is included with museum admission. musical events. Explorations V Home School Programs feature a Science Series and Chamber Members get a 20% discount a Cultural Arts Series configured for students 5-8 and 8-14. Classes are and Non-profits (non-chamber members) offered from September through May on the second Tuesday and are get a 10% discount on the rental cost. repeated on Thursday. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required to Base Rental Rates are 4 hours including hold a place in class. Call for details and pricing. setup & cleanup time. Explorations V is offering Out of School Holiday Camps weekdays from December 19-30 and on January 2, excluding weekends and December 26. The Camps run from 9am-5pm. Call for details and pricing. Monday-Friday, December 19-23: Enjoy building Gingerbread Houses from 1-4pm. Build your house for $4 plus regular Museum admission. The Porchdogs For more information, visit the website at www.explorationsv.com, January 7 • 7:00 PM phone 863-687-3869 or email [email protected]. Louisiana-style Cajun and Zydeco music and Rock Blues too.
Explorations V Children’s Museum Long Shot Band is located at 109 North Kentucky Avenue in January 14 • 7:00 PM downtown Lakeland in the historic Kress Building. Hard-driving music led by Lee Allcorn singing original, classic and country music.
Hours are Monday-Saturday, 9am-5:30pm. Tickets for each show are Admission is $7 per person. Senior citizens, $15 in advance / $20 at the door 65 and older, are $3.50. Children under two and museum members are free. Annual famiy memberships start at $70.
Details regarding memberships, exhibits, programs and birthday parties can be obtained by calling 863-687-3869, visiting www.explorationsv.com or emailing [email protected].
The Ramon Theater 15 E. Wall Street ~ Frostproof, FL 33843 www.explorationsv.com 863 635-7222 or 863 635-9112 www.ramontheater.com
6 Art-i-facts • Holiday 2011 • www.polkarts.org The Lois Cowles forHarrison the Visual & Performing Center Arts Roll Out the Red Carpet for Harrison: Celebrating Young Artists in the Community
Come participate in a community celebration at Harrison’s annual fundraiser: Roll Out the Red Carpet for Harrison! On Saturday, February 4, 2012, the Harrison Parents’ Association is sponsoring this gala event that has become an annual tradition. The evening features fabulous silent auction items, wonderful food, a great atmosphere, and most importantly, outstanding performances by Polk County’s brightest stars: the students of Harrison. Each department presents a showcase performance that will make the evening an unforgettable night of artistic celebration.
Help promote arts education and have a fantastic time by purchasing tickets through www.harrisonarts.com, at the school office, or at any Harrison performance. All of the proceeds from this event go right back into sup- porting Harrison School for the Arts and its students who come from all the various municipalities around Polk County. Put us on your calendar right now and get ready to Roll Out the Red Carpet for Harrison!
Upcoming Performances
DECEMBER 8-9 Music of the Season, 7:30 p.m. 9 Give and Take, Visual Arts Exhibit & Reception, 6:00 p.m. 13 Piano Concert, 7:30 p.m. 15 Guitar Concert, 7:30 p.m.
JANUARY 20 Visual Arts Senior Showcase 2012, Visual Arts Exhibit and Reception at Polk Museum of Art, 6:00 p.m. 26 Choral Chamber Concert, 7:30 p.m. 27 Square Foot, 8th-Grade Invitational Visual Arts Exhibit and Reception, 6:00 p.m.
FEBRUARY 4 Roll Out the Red Carpet for Harrison: Celebrating Young Artists in Our Community, 6:00 p.m. 17-18 Winter Dance Concert, 7:30 p.m.
750 Hollingsworth Road - Lakeland, FL 33801 www.harrisonarts.com Art-i-facts • A Publication of the Polk Arts Alliance 7 The Met wouldnʼt like it if you emptied their showcases. We, on the other hand, would absolutely love it!
NEW HOURS THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY from 12:00 until 8:00 PM | WED 12:00 - 4:00
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8 Art-i-facts • Holiday 2011 • www.polkarts.org What was your most favorite role? I loved playing Clara in the Nutcracker. I hope someday to be able to perform the role of Juliet in Romeo and Juliet and also Odette in Swan Lake. Have you received any awards or scholarships? Yes, I received scholarships to Orlando Ballet and the Patel Conservatory’s summer intensives. I’ve also received awards from Florida Dance Theatre’s Publix Super Markets Charities scholarships and 2 awards from the Tuesday Music Club’s Francis Beery awards. Erin Gavin: From What are your plans for the future? Of course I want to continue dancing. I also love teaching both ballet and Baby Ballet to Ballerina modern, and I’m really interested in choreography. When I was involved in FDT2, the student ensemble, I had the rin Gavin began creative movement classes at age opportunity to choreograph on my fellow dancers. Etwo and arrived at the Academy of FDT at age four. What are your other interests? I like to play the piano, Florida Dance Theatre Artistic & Founding Director Carol do some creative writing and also photography. Erkes saw the amazing raw talent and dedication even at that age. “She was Erin is the daughter of Teri Gavin, ballet very focused from the moment she walked faculty member at FDT and musician Joe in the door. She has her own style that Gavin. Her sister Alison is also a talented makes you want to watch her. She dances young dancer at FDT. with joy and passion.” She has now been training at Florida Dance Theatre for over 12 years. At age 17, she is now a member The Nutcracker of FDT’s professional company. See Erin’s exquisite performance as the Snow Queen and the Dew Drop Fairy in A short interview with Erin: Florida Dance Theatre’s performance of The Why do you dance? I feel free when I Nutcracker on Saturday December 10th at dance. It’s part of my soul. I love being 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday December 11th able to express myself in a way people at 2:00 p.m. as part of the Polk Theatre’s find enjoyable. Performing Arts Series. For reserved seating call the Polk Theatre at (863) 682-7553. What is your favorite style of dance? I love ballet and working on all the technique and movement necessary for Left: Erin dressed to dance at age 3. all forms of dance. Below: Erin dances as Clara in Florida Dance Theatre’s 2010 production of The Nutcracker. Photo by Claudia Harris.
305 West Main • Lakeland, Florida 33815 • 863-802-0399 • [email protected] • www.floridadancetheatre.org
Art-i-facts • A Publication of the Polk Arts Alliance 9 Citrus Lakes Chorus Singing for You!
Polk County’s Citrus Lakes Chorus is singing for you! I’ll bet you didn’t know that the Citrus Lakes Chorus has been serving the Polk County community since 1965! The Chorus specializes in preserving and providing purely American music in barbershop style.
The barbershop style is celebrated for its use of very close and more complex harmony that is very pleasing to the ear. The chorus sings for the general entertainment of the community it serves and just for the pleasure of singing.
The mission of the Citrus Lakes Chorus is to provide a means for men who love close harmony to link with other men whose love is the same. The mission of our chapter is to perpetuate the unique art form of barbershop harmony in this and succeeding generations. Achievement of this mission may employ organized quartetting, pickup quartetting, tag quartetting, chorus singing, “woodshedding,” and group or “gang” singing.
The Citrus Lakes Chorus is passionate about barbershop harmony and will sing just about anywhere they are invited. They can bring the whole chorus or send just one quartet, but one thing is for sure... They Sing for YOU!
To arrange a performance or to find out more information, visit the Citrus Lakes Chorus website at www.citruslakeschorus.com.
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1 - BARTOW 5 - HAINES CITY Garden District Artists Ridge Woodcarvers Club 818 E. Lemon St. • Lakeland, FL 33801 821 Lakeside Drive, MacArthur Center Bartow Art Guild Haines City Community Theatre, Inc. 863-604-8550 • [email protected] Lakeland, FL 33803 P.O. Box 1644 • Bartow, FL 33831 801 Ledwith Ave. • P.O. Box 1452 www.ridgewoodcarversclub.org 863-534-1877 • www.bartowartguild.com Haines City, FL 33845 • Historic Lakeland 863-421-1893 • www.hainescitytheatre.com P.O. Box 3347 • Lakeland, FL 33802-3347 Rochelle School of the Arts Polk County Kids Tag Art 863-682-6149 • www.historiclakeland.org 1501 N. Martin L. King Ave. • Lakeland, FL 33805 www.PolkTaxes.com 6 - LAKELAND Imperial Symphony Orchestra http://schools.polk-fl.net/rochellearts/ Polk Arts Alliance P.O. Box 2623 • Lakeland, FL 33806 Southeastern University P.O. Box 727 • Bartow, FL 33831 Arts On The Park 863-688-3743 • www.imperialsymphony.org 1000 Longfellow Blvd. • Lakeland, FL 33801-6034 863-804-0494 • www.polkarts.org 115 North Kentucky Ave. • Lakeland, FL 33801 863-667-5000 • www.seuniversity.edu [email protected] 863-680-2787 • www.artsonthepark.org Lakeland Art Guild P.O. Box 353 • Lakeland, FL 33802 The Tuesday Music Club Polk County Historical Museum Bach Festival of Central Florida 863-646-8264 • www.lakelandartguild.org P.O. Box 2524 • Lakeland, FL 33803 100 East Main Street • Bartow, FL 33830 P.O. Box 2764 • Lakeland, FL 33806 www.musicclublakeland.org 863-534-4385 • www.polkcountymuseum.org 863-299-2555 • 863-439-3055 The Lakeland Center www.bachfestivalofcentralflorida.org 701 W. Lime Street • Lakeland, FL 33815 863-834-8111 • www.thelakelandcenter.com 7 - LAKE WALES 2 - DAVENPORT Citrus Lakes Chorus 1413 Hammock Shade Dr. • Lakeland, FL 33809 Lakeland Choral Society Historical Lake Wales Society Davenport School of the Arts 863-815-9783 • www.citruslakeschorus.com P.O. Box 3157 • Lakeland, FL 33802 325 S. Scenic Hwy. • Lake Wales, FL 33853 4751 Hwy 547 N • Davenport, FL 33837 [email protected] 863-678-4209 • www.cityoflakewales.com 863-421-3247 • www.davenportschoolofthearts.com Explorations V Children’s Museum www.lakelandchoralsociety.org 109 N. Kentucky Ave. • Lakeland, FL 33801 Bok Tower Gardens 863-687-3869 • www.explorationsv.com Lakeland Community Theatre 1151 Tower Blvd. • Lake Wales, FL 33853 3 - FORT MEADE Lake Mirror Theatre • 121 S. Lake Ave. 863-676-1408 • www.boktowergardens.org Florida Air Museum at Sun ’n Fun P.O. Box 2603 • Lakeland, FL 33806 Historical Society of Fort Meade 4175 Medulla Road • Lakeland, FL 33807 Lake Wales Arts Council/Center 1 N. Tecumseh Ave. • P.O. Box 1021 863-603-7529 • www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com 863-644-2431 • www.sun-n-fun.org 1099 S.R. 60 E. • P.O. Box 608 • Lake Wales, FL 33859 Fort Meade, FL 33841 Lakeland Montessori 863-676-8426 • www.lakewalesartscouncil.org Florida Dance Theatre Middle School Lake Wales Little Theatre 4 - FROSTPROOF 305 W. Main St. • P.O. Box 831 • Lakeland, FL 33802 P.O. Box 3528 • Lakeland, FL 33802 863-802-0399 • www.floridadancetheatre.org 863-398-9569 • www.lakelandmontessorimiddle.com 411 N. Third St. • P.O. Box 3428 Frostproof Art League & Gallery Lake Wales, FL 33859-3428 Florida Southern College Lois Cowles Harrison Center 863-676-1266 • lwlt.org P.O. Box 654 • 12 E. Wall St. • Frostproof, FL 33843 Melvin Gallery 863-635-7271 For The Visual & Performing Arts 111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr. • Lakeland, FL 33801 750 Hollingsworth Rd. • Lakeland, FL 33801 Ridge Music Teachers Association 42 Hickory Hammock Rd. • Lake Wales, FL 33859 Ramon Theater 863-680-4743 • www.flsouthern.edu 863-499-2855 • www.harrisonarts.com 15 E. Wall St. • Frostproof, FL 33843 863-676-9791 • [email protected] 863-635-7222 • www.ramontheater.com Platform ART 863-838-2262 • www.platformart.org Warner University [email protected] 13895 Hwy. 27 • Lake Wales, FL 33859 Polk Museum Of Art 863-638-7261 • www.warner.edu 800 East Palmetto Street • Lakeland, FL 33801 863-688-7743 •www.PolkMuseumofArt.org 8 - POLK CITY Polk Theatre 139 S. Florida Avenue • Lakeland, FL 33801 Fantasy of Flight 863-682-7553 •www.polktheatre.org 1400 Broadway Blvd., S.E., Polk City, FL 33868 863-984-3500 • www.fantasyofflight.com
27 9 - WINTER HAVEN Polk City 17 Providence 98 8 Lakeside Music Room Davenport 863-293-1510 • [email protected] 2 Poinciana Kathleen Polk State College 999 Avenue H, NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881 Gibsonia 5 Haines City Lake Alfred Cultural Events: 863-297-1050 • www.polk.edu Auburndale Ridge Art Association 92 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., SW • Winter Haven, FL 33880 Inwood 863-291-5661 • www.ridgeart.org 6 Lakeland Winter Haven 9 Winston 570 Dundee The Ritz Theatre - Ritz on Central 263 W. Central Ave. • Winter Haven, FL 33880 863-295-9900 • www.ritzoncentral.com Medulla Highland Eagle Waverly City Lake Alt. Symphony Guild of Winter Haven Willow Wahneta 27 P.O. Box 7721 • Winter Haven, FL 33883 Oak 863-293-5214 • Fax: 863-293-4962 Mulberry Lake Wales 60 7 Theatre Winter Haven 1Bartow 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., SW • Winter Haven, FL 33880 Fedhaven 863-294-7469 • www.theatrewinterhaven.com Crooked Nalcrest Lake Park Babson Park Indian Lake 60 17 27 Estates
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Art-i-facts • A Publication of the Polk Arts Alliance 11 Rock! Paper! Paint!
The Lakeland Art Guild begins 2012 with Rock! Paper! Paint!, a demonstration by nationally known artist Carol Frye, NWS, FWS. Carol creates collage paintings which feature unusual stones, metals and acrylic paint. The demo is set for Monday, January 30, 2012 in the Peggy Brown The Haines City Community Theatre’s 2011-2012 Building on Lake Mirror at 6:30 p.m. season continues with a psychological thriller The LAG is pleased to announce that several Polk in February. The performance dates and play County residents were recognized by the Florida descriptions are as follows: Watercolor Society (FWS) at its recent convention. Signature status was awarded to Dana Daydodge, Feb. 10-19, 2012: “Being of Sound Mind” by Brian FWS of Haines City. Signature standing comes with J. Burton. John and Susan Pearson have rented their acceptance of paintings in three annual shows. usual holiday cottage in France while Susan recovers Her painting this year was entitled “Comanche.” from a nervous breakdown. But when John leaves to buy cigarettes, Susan’s confusion and terror begins, The LAG meets at 6:30 p.m. on the last Monday starting with the appearance of a man who says he of the month at the Peggy Brown Building, 121 is John. Is Susan “of sound mind?” This thriller will South Lake Avenue, Lakeland, FL from September keep the audience guessing every step of the way. through May. Special activities are scheduled during the summer. For more information, call 863-646-8264 or e-mail Haines City Community Theatre is located in the Clay Cut Center at [email protected]. 801 Ledwith Ave. in Haines City. For further information contact Haines City Community Theatre at (863) 421-1893 Lakeland Art Guild or visit the website at www.hainescitytheatre.com. P.O. Box 353, Lakeland, FL 33802
12 Art-i-facts • Holiday 2011 • www.polkarts.org News from Ridge Art Association presents FROSTPROOF ART LEAGUE
Black & White and Read All Over & GALLERY December 1 to December 18 We were excited to get back to our fall schedule; things Ridge Art’s Black & White and Read All Over is were getting a little bit quiet. As is everyone else, one of Polk County’s most unique exhibitions. we have been affected by the changing economy and Artworks in the show are only in BLACK & out of necessity have made some changes around the WHITE with absolutely NO color, including Gallery. We not only have fine Art on display and for framing. An opening reception and awards sale, we also have some craft items. We have an Artist ceremony will be held from 6:30 to 8:30pm on of the Month display that changes, curiously enough, Saturday, December 3. every month. We have movable displays that can easily be reconfigured to change the look of the Gallery. We 62nd Anniversary also have new and exciting classes to offer this year. ine rts xhibition F A E The first offering of the year was a two-day class with January 12 to February 5 Tom Freeman on October 26 and 27. Tom helped us A juried competition and show in the Ridge paint a portrait of our pets in acrylics. Tom was his Art Gallery. An opening reception will be held usual self−entertaining, helpful and instructive. We from 6:30 to 8:30pm on Saturday, January 14. had a wonderful time and went home with some Entry fees for up to three pieces are $35 for wonderful pet portraits. Tom has been very good to us non-members and $25 for members. Anyone for many years, so watch our Internet sites; he may do can join prior to or on the day of receiving. another class this year if we are very lucky. Receiving is 10am to 4pm on Friday, January 6 Regular classes began the week of October 30th. and 8:30 to 11am on Saturday, January 7 in the Classes run through the end of the season. Gallery. View the complete prospectus on the - 2012 Oak Ridge Funeral Care Banner Award Winner, Fred DeMichael. Fred Winner, Banner Award Care Summer Afternoon - 2012 Oak Ridge Funeral website at www.ridgeart.org. Monday Pat Bowen: Oils and Acrylics, 9am - 12pm Robert MacMillen (Mac): Drawing, 1 - 3pm 33rd Annual TD Bank Mac: Drawing, 6:30 - 8:30pm CURRENTLY ON DISPLAY Central Park Art Festival Application Deadline: January 30 Tuesday Martha Neher: Simple Beading, 10am - 12pm Aviation Exhibition Festival Dates: March 17 & 18 Pat Bowen: Oils and Acrylics, 5:30 - 8:30pm Through April 30, 2012 at Winter Haven Municipal Airport Ridge Art Association proudly presents Wednesday Barb Grover: Crochet Necklaces, 1-3pm Ridge Art Association. and The City of Winter Haven the 33rd Annual TD Bank Central Park Art Mac: Drawing, 6:30 - 8:30pm present artist interpretations of flight in The Aviation Festival in beautiful downtown Winter Haven, Exhibition open during normal airport operating Florida on Saturday, March 17 and Sunday, Thursday Kay, Gayle & Martha: Fabric Embellishment, 1-3pm hours through April 30, 2012 at the Winter Haven March 18 from 10am to 4pm each day. Friday Lois Kimball: Beginning Water Color, 9am-12pm Municipal Airport. This art festival has become one of the Rebecca Smith: Art Quilting, 1-3pm South’s premier fine arts shows with some of Centennial Celebration the country’s most accomplished artists, as Saturday Judy: Landscape Quilting, 9am-12pm Through June 15, 2012 well as rising stars, vying for the Ridge Art Best Chris Beddow: Quilting Bee, 1-3pm Honoring Our Past; Focusing on Our Future of Show award. Winter Haven City Hall Exhibition An Artist & Sponsors Reception takes place Please call us at 863-635-7271 for class information or The City of Winter Haven and Ridge Art Association on Friday, March 16 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. to sign up for a class. You can also find us on Facebook offer another collaborative exhibit. This juried exhibit Artists accepted into the show are invited and at frostproofartleague.blogspot.com. Please watch featuring scenes about Winter Haven’s past and future to this special reception. View the complete those sites for class updates and new offerings. Cathy continues through June 2012 at Winter Haven City Hall. prospectus at www.ridgeart.org. Futral will do class for us after the first of the year. We will announce that date when available.
2011 has been a sad year for Frostproof Art League. We WATCH THIS SPACE for updates on lost two of our beloved Art icons. George Jackson left renovations to our future gallery and offices in a us on August 14, 2011 and Leon Gifford left on October city-owned building located at 245 W. Central Ave. in 10, 2011. We will miss both of these wonderful men www.ridgeart.org downtown Winter Haven. Volunteers have removed very much. George and Leon were very active at the carpet squares in preparation for installing a combination of wood and polished concrete floors. We need Art League for many years, holding various offices and wood flooring of any amount or type. Left over flooring will be used to create sculpture stands. enthusiastically supporting us at every turn. Office and gallery hours are 12:30 to 4pm, Monday through Friday and one hour prior to Theatre Winter George and Leon were warm, wonderful people. They Haven show times. The office and gallery are currently located inside the Chain O’Lakes Complex, 210 Cypress were good friends and each made great contributions Gardens Blvd. SW. For more information about Ridge Art programs, please call the office at 863-291-5661 or to the Frostproof Art League and Gallery. They will live visit Ridge Art on the web at www.ridgeart.org. on in the hearts and minds of all of us who knew and loved them. It is with both sorrow and joy that we say The Mission of the Ridge Art Association is to educate and promote understanding goodbye to these two men. of the Visual Arts and to sponsor cultural events within the community.
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IMPERIAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
he IMPERIAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAwill open its 11th Opera Season with the production of The Barber of Seville by Giochino Rossini on January 21, 2012 at 7 pm. The opera will be performed at Branscomb Auditorium on the campus of Florida Southern College. Directed by FSC's own Dr. John Thomasson and conducted by James Carraher from the Indianapolis Opera, this romantic comedy promises to be a light and entertaining evening.
The Barber of Seville is probably the best loved Italian comic opera, turning easily from sentimentality to laughter. Set in Seville in the 18th century, the story revolves around a noble, Count Almaviva, who has a serious case of “love at first sight” with a girl named Rosina, currently living as a ward to Dr. Bartolo. Help enters for the Count, for a fee of course, in the form of Figaro, the Barber of Seville. He also has Dr. Bartolo's trust who secretly wants to marry Rosina himself. Thus begins the love triangle so popular in opera. This being a comedy, hilarity ensues. For the ISO's performance, the role of Rosina will be sung by Priti Gandhi, a relative of Mahatma Gandhi. A native of India, Gandhi has sung with opera houses including New York City Opera, Royal Opera House and Los Angeles Opera. She is currently working on a documentary for PBS. The role of Figaro will be sung by Lee Gregory. Gregory joined the roster of the Metropolitan Opera for its production of Capriccio during the 2010-2011 Season. He also will be singing the role of Richard Nixon in Nixon in China for the Eugene Opera. Stephen Eisenhard will play Dr. Bartolo, Rosina's guardian. Eisenhard has performed many of opera's beloved comic roles, among them, Don Pasquale. He made his debut with Nevada Opera as Bartolo in their production of The Barber of Seville. Playing the role of Count Almaviva, a local nobleman, will be Vale Rideout. This past season Rideout appeared in concert as soloist in Handel's Messiah with the Louisiana Philharmonic as well as a performance with the Dallas Symphony at Carnegie Hall. He has also sung with the Boston Lyric Opera in The Turn of the Screw. Appearing as Berta, a servant to Dr. Bartolo, will be Lakeland's own mezzo-soprano, Christina Sale. You will remember fondly Sale 's stellar performance as Carmen in the ISO's production of Carmen.
The Barber of Seville will surely become one of your favorite operas; finally, an opera where no one dies! You will also recognize the infamous music which accompanied Bugs Bunny in those unforgettable cartoons. Hurry and purchase your tickets by calling the ISO office (863- 688-3743) or going on-line (www.imperialsymphony.org).
Tickets may also be purchased for the Imperial Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Magic on December 6, 2011. The performance will be at the Youkey Theatre in The Lakeland Center. The Lakeland Choral Society will be joining the ISO for The Many Moods of Christmas. Students of The Florida Southern College Graphic Arts Department have designed the artwork for the ISO’s production of “The Barber of Seville.”
MARK THIELEN, Music Director and Conductor For tickets or more information call 863-688-3743 or visit ImperialSymphony.org
SPONSORED IN PART BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, GRAPHIC DESIGN DIVISION OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND THE FLORIDA COUNCIL ON ARTS AND CULTURE CRAIG ADVERTISING, INC.
14 Art-i-facts • Holiday 2011 • www.polkarts.org 800 East Palmetto St. • Lakeland, FL 33801 863.688.7743 • Fax 863.688.2611 www.PolkMuseumofArt.org
Holiday Hours
Closed − Thanksgiving November 24
Reduced Hours − Christmas Eve December 24, 10am - 2pm Stop by for last-minute shopping in the Museum Gift Shop
Closed − Christmas December 25
Reduced Hours − Kwanzaa December 26, Noon - 3pm
Closed − New Year’s Eve December 31
Closed − New Year’s Day January 1, 2012
Hunt Slonem, “Rabbit,” 2009, oil on panel. From the Hunt Slonem: collection of John and Karen Marker An Expressive Nature Contemporary works by New York- and Louisiana-based artist Hunt Slonem are sought after by collectors around the world. Polk Museum of Art will display Slonem’s work in an exhibition, “An Expressive Nature,” from December 17 through March 24. Slonem’s vibrantly colored works can be found in nearly 100 international museum collections and countless other corporate and private collections. His expressive paintings pivot between the fantastic and the natural. As a youth in Hawaii, he developed an early affinity for nature, especially the various species of tropical birds living on the island. These natural forms ultimately became the subjects for his artworks, appearing in large, lavishly colored paintings and constructed sculptures. As an artist, Slonem is fascinated by the many expressive faculties of color. His paintings are layered with thick brushstrokes of vivid color, often cut into in a cross-hatched pattern that adds texture to the overall surface of the painting. This surface patterning combines with the rich colors and recognizable subject matter to create paintings that are as physically exciting as they are aesthetically rich. The exhibition will be celebrated at a reception from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2012. The artist will give a lecture about his work beginning at 6 p.m. At 7 p.m., a reception featuring light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar begins. The event is free to members and $10 for guests.
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DECEMBER Dec. 1-18: Black & White & Read All Over. A Juried Competition Exhibition. Ridge Art Association, Winter Haven. 863-291-5661 or www.ridgeart.org. Dec 1-4: “It’s A Wonderful Life.” Thurs-Sat NOW SHOWING 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm. Theatre Winter Haven. Box Office 863-294-7469. Through Dec. 4: Elves Shelves Gift Shoppe: 10am-5pm. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. Call Dec. 1: Ladies Holiday Happy Hour & Shopping 863-688-7743 or visit PolkMuseumofArt.org. Spree. Drop in 4pm-8pm. Lake Wales Arts Center. www.lakewalesartscouncil.org or call 863-676-8426. Through Dec. 8: Teaching Artists Honoring Ann Norton Exhibition: Lake Wales Arts Center. Free. Dec. 2: “My Fair Lady.” 7:30pm. Youkey Theatre, www.lakewalesartscouncil.org or 863-676-8426. The Lakeland Center, Lakeland. 863-834-8111. Through Dec. 8: Fine Arts Gallery Exhibit: Dec. 2: Four Shillings Short, Celtic Duo. 7:30pm. Student Art. Mon-Thurs. 10am-3pm. Lakeland LTB Lakeside Music Room, Winter Haven. Reservations: Gallery, Polk State College. Free. 863-297-1050. 863-293-1510 or email: [email protected] Through Dec. 9: Freshman, Sophomore, and Dec. 3-Feb. 2: Jayne Crews-Linton New Florida Junior Show. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Melvin Gallery, Impressions Art Exhibit. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Florida Southern College. Free. 863-680-4743. Wales. 863-676-1408; www.boktowergardens.org. Through Dec. 10: En Plein Sight: Paintings by Dec. 3-4: “Gift of the Magi.” 2pm. Polk Theatre, Lilian Garcia-Roig. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. Lakeland. 863-682-8227 or www.polktheatre.org. 863-688-7743 or PolkMuseumofArt.org. Dec. 3-4: PSC Music Dept. Christmas Concert. Margaret Ross Tolbert, Juniper Springs, 1993, oil on canvas, 72” x 48”, Polk Museum of Art Through Dec. 10: Jessica Lange: In Mexico. 2:30pm. Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Polk State Purchase Award: 1993 All-Florida Biennial Photography exhibit. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. College. Free. 863-297-1050. 863-688-7743 or PolkMuseumofArt.org. Dec. 3-4: Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Super Dec. 3: ISO Young Artist Competition. 9am-5pm. Through Dec. 11: “Art from a Toy” The Lego Heros. Saturday, 5:30pm; Sunday, 1pm & 4:30pm. MacGregor Recital Hall B202, Florida Southern System as Art. Mon-Fri. 10am-2pm. Winter Haven The Lakeland Center. 863-834-8111. College. Imperial Symphony Orchestra. 863-688-3743. Fine Arts Gallery, Polk State Coll. Free. 863-297-1050. Dec. 3: Christmas Concert. 7:30pm. Bush Chapel, Dec. 3: Family Holiday Celebration at the Through Dec. 31: Artist Showcase. Holiday Southeastern University, Lakeland. 863-667-5119. Center. 10am-3pm. Lake Wales Arts Center. Visit shopping and open during Downtown Lakeland Dec. 3: Reception: Black & White & Read All www.lakewalesartscouncil.org or call 863-676-8426. events. Arts on the Park, Lakeland. 863-680-2787. Over. 6:30-8:30pm. Ridge Art Association, Winter Dec. 3: Christmas Pizzazz Craft & Bake Show. Through Jan. 1: Christmas at Bok Tower Haven. 863-291-5661 or www.ridgeart.org. 10am-3pm. Bartow Art Guild building at 1240 E. Gardens & Pinewood Estate Holiday Main St, Bartow. Visit www.bartowartguild.com. Home Tour. Lake Wales. 863-676-1408; www.boktowergardens.org. Dec. 5-6: “Being of Sound Mind” Auditions. Haines City Community Theatre. Performances: Feb Through Jan. 28: “A Glimpse Back at Cypress 10-19. 863-421-1893 or www.hainescitytheatre.com. Gardens, Polk County Fairyland.” Polk County Historical Museum, Bartow. Free. 863-534-4386 or Dec. 5: Piano Trio. 7:30pm. Southeastern University www.polkcountymuseum.org. at First Presbyterian Church, Lakeland. 863-667-5119. Through Jan. 28: “Dolls & Their Houses for the Dec. 5: ISO School Day Concerts. 9:30am-12:30pm. Holiday.” Polk County Historical Museum, Bartow. Imperial Symphony Orchestra. 863-688-3743. Free. 863-534-4386 or www.polkcountymuseum.org. Dec. 6, 13, 20 & 27: Antique Car Showcase. Through Mar. 2012: 11th Annual Florida 10am-3pm. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. Outdoor Sculpture Competition in Central 863-676-1408; www.boktowergardens.org. Park Area of downtown Winter Haven. Dec. 6: Holiday Magic. 7:30pm. Imperial Symphony Through Apr. 30, 2012: Aviation Exhibition: Orchestra with the Lakeland Choral Society. Youkey A Juried Competition at Winter Haven Airport. Theater, The Lakeland Center. Call: 863-688-3743. Ridge Art Association. 863-291-5661. Dec. 7: Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles. Through Jun. 15, 2012: Centennial Celebration: 7:30pm. The Lakeland Center. 863-834-8111 or Honoring Our Past, Focusing on Our Future. www.thelakelandcenter.com. Juried Exhibition at Winter Haven City Hall. Ridge Dec 8-11: “It’s A Wonderful Life.” Thurs-Sat Art Association. 863-291-5661. Golden Globes by Preston Staford is now hanging in 7:30pm; Sun 2:30pm & 7:30pm. Theatre Winter Winter Haven’s City Hall and won a merit award. Haven. Box Office 863-294-7469.
Art-i-facts • Holiday 2011 • www.polkarts.org 16 Dec. 8-9: Music of the Season. 7:30pm. Lois Cowles Harrison Center, Lakeland. Call 863-499-2855 or visit www.harrisonarts.com. Dec. 9: Give and Take: Visual Arts Exhibit and Reception. 6pm. Lois Cowles Harrison Center, Lakeland. Call 863-499-2855. The Imperial Symphony Orchestra performs School Day Concerts on Dec. 5 and Holiday Magic on Dec. 6, joined by Lakeland Choral Society in Youkey Theatre at The Lakeland Center. Photo by Thomas K. Mack. Dec. 9: Unpland Improv TV. 6pm & 9pm. Bolin Studio, Southeastern University, Lakeland. 863-667-5119. Dec. 11: “A Concert of Christmas Carols.” Lake Dec. 16-17: Christmas Concerts at Pinewood Wales Chorale. 7:30pm. Church of the Good Shepherd. Estate. Home tour 7pm, Concert 7:30pm, Reception. Dec. 9: An Evening with Loretta Lynn. www.lakewalesartscouncil.org or call 863-676-8426. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. 863-734-1222; 7:30pm. The Lakeland Center. 863-834-8111. Dec. 12-13: “Pinkalicious, The Musical” www.boktowergardens.org. Dec. 9: “A Concert of Christmas Carols.” Lake Auditions. 5:30pm. Lakeland Community Theatre, Dec. 16: Sandi Patty: “Yuletide Joy.” 8pm. Wales Chorale. 7:30pm. Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Lake Mirror Center Auditorium, 863-603-7529. The Lakeland Center. Phone 863-834-8111 or visit www.lakewalesartscouncil.org or call 863-676-8426. www.thelakelandcenter.com. Dec. 13: Piano Concert. 7:30pm. Lois Cowles Dec. 9-10 Sounds of the Season. 7:30pm. Lakeland Harrison Center, Lakeland. Call 863-499-2855 or Dec. 16: Stetson Orchestra Christmas Concert. Community Theatre, Lake Mirror Center Auditorium. visit www.harrisonarts.com. 7pm. Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Polk State 863-603-7529 or www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com. College. 863-297-1050. Dec. 14: A Holiday Celebration. 10:30am. Dec. 10-11: “The Nutcracker.” Saturday, 7:30pm; Tuesday Music Club, Lakeland. 863-701-2813 Dec. 17-Mar. 24: Hunt Slonem: An Expressive Sunday, 2pm. Florida Dance Theatre at Polk Theatre, or visit www.musicclublakeland.org. Nature. Contemporary Paintings. Polk Museum of Lakeland. 863-682-8227 or www.polktheatre.org. Art, Lakeland. 863-688-7743 or PolkMuseumofArt.org. Dec 15-18: “It’s A Wonderful Life.” Thurs-Fri Dec. 10-11: Over 55 Show Band Performance. 7:30pm, Sat 2:30 & 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm. Theatre Dec. 17-Mar. 24: Recent Acquisitions. Exhibition 2-4pm. Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Polk State Winter Haven. Box Office 863-294-7469. of artwork recently added to the Permanent Collection. College. 863-297-1050. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-7743. Dec. 15: Guitar Concert. 7:30pm. Dec 11-12: “Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story” Lois Cowles Harrison Center, Lakeland. Call Dec. 17: Wild Christmas Decorations & Photos Auditions. Sunday 2pm, Monday 7pm. Theatre 863-499-2855 or visit www.harrisonarts.com. with Santa. 1-4pm. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Winter Haven. Information: 863-299-2672. Dec. 15: Transforming Florida Art Show: Wales. 863-676-1408; www.boktowergardens.org. Dec. 11: Sounds of the Season. 2pm. Lakeland Opening Reception. 5-7pm. Lake Wales Arts Center. Dec. 19-30: Holiday Film Series. 10am in the Community Theatre, Lake Mirror CenterAuditorium. www.lakewalesartscouncil.org or call 863-676-8426. Visitor Center. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. 863-603-7529 or www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com. Dec. 15: Micky Dolenz and Paul Revere & 863-676-1408; www.boktowergardens.org. Dec. 11: Lakeland Concert Band. 2:30pm. The the Raiders. 2:30pm & 7:30pm. The Lakeland Dec. 19-Jan 2: Holiday Out of School Camps. 9am- Lakeland Center. Free. 863-834-8111. Center. 863-834-8111. 5pm. (Excluding weekends & Dec. 26). Explorations V Children’s Museum, Lakeland. 863-680-2787. Dec. 19-23: Gingerbread Houses. 1-4pm. Explora- tions V Children’s Museum, Lakeland. 863-680-2787. Dec. 19: The Edge Stage Read Series, “American Buffalo” Auditions. 6pm. Lakeland Community Theatre, Lake Mirror Center Auditorium, 863-603-7529. Dec. 21-23: Lindsey Alley’s Holiday Show. 8pm. Polk Theatre, Lakeland. 863-682-8227 or www.polktheatre.org. Dec. 25: Christmas Day Carillon Concerts. 1pm & 3pm. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. 863-676-1408; www.boktowergardens.org. Dec. 26: Kwanzaa Celebration & Performance. 1-2pm. Museum is open Noon-3pm. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-7743 or PolkMuseumofArt.org. Dec 29: Blend: Acapella Group. 7:30pm. Theatre Winter Haven. Box Office 863-294-7469. Dec. 29: Moscow Ballet’s GREAT RUSSIAN Nutcracker. 7:30pm. The Lakeland Center. Call Florida Dance Theatre performs The Nutcracker on The Polk Theatre’s Performing Arts Series on Dec. 10 863-834-8111 or visit www.thelakelandcenter.com. and 11. Photo by James Kilby. Learn more on pages 9 and 25.
Art-i-facts • A Publication of the Polk Arts Alliance 17 JANUARY
Jan. 4 at 9am: Entry Deadline for Lake Wales Winter Municipal Art Show. A juried show from Jan. 27-Mar. 30. www.lakewalesartscouncil.org, email [email protected] or call 863-676-8426. Jan. 6-7: Receiving: The 62nd Anniversary Fine Arts Exhibition. A juried competition at Ridge Art Association, Winter Haven. Show runs Jan. 12-Feb. 5. Prospectus: www.ridgeart.org or call 863-291-5661. Jan. 7: Cabaret @ The Polk: The Music of Johnny Cash. 7 & 10pm. Polk Theatre, Lakeland. 863-682-8227 or www.polktheatre.org. Jan. 7: Moonlight Carillon Concerts. 7:30pm. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. 863-676-1408; www.boktowergardens.org. Jan. 8: Paddy League, multi-instrumentalist. 7pm. Lakeside Music Room, Winter Haven. Reserva- tions: 863-293-1510 or email: [email protected]. Jan 9-29: Gallery Exhibit: Gooden & Hurst. Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery. Polk State College. 863-297-1050. Free. Jan. 9-10: “My Fair Lady” Auditions. 6pm. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s The Temptations (pictured above) and The Four Tops perform on the Lakeland Community Theatre, Lake Mirror Center Performing Arts Series at The Historic Polk Theatre on January 26. Learn more on page 25. Auditorium, 863-603-7529. Jan. 13-14: Cabaret @ The Polk: The Music of Jan. 15: Lakeland Concert Band. 2:30pm. The Johnny Cash. 7 & 10pm. Polk Theatre, Lakeland. Lakeland Center. Free. 863-834-8111. 863-682-8227 or www.polktheatre.org. Jan. 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Jan. 13-15: “Drinking Habits.” Friday & Carillon Concerts. 1pm & 3pm. Bok Tower Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2pm. Lake Wales Little Gardens, Lake Wales. 863-676-1408; www. Theatre. 863-679-TKTS (8587). boktowergardens.org. Jan. 13: Special Performance Series: William Jan.16: Critique by Vilas Tonape. 7:00pm. Bartow Michaels. 7:30pm. Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Art Guild, Program and meeting in the Adult Lounge at Polk State College. 863-297-1050. the Bartow Civic Center. www.bartowartguild.com. Jan. 13: Exhibition Reception. Hunt Slonem: An Jan. 16: Out of School Camp. 9-5pm. Explorations Expressive Nature. Artist lecture 6pm. Reception V Children’s Museum, Lakeland. 863-680-2787. follows. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-7743. Jan. 18: The Association. 2:30pm & 7:30pm. Jan. 13: Deadline to apply for Harrison The Lakeland Center. 863-834-8111. Dewane Hughes - New Sculpture. Detail of School for the Arts. Lois Cowles Harrison The Revisionist’s Lens at Melvin Gallery, Jan. 19-22: “The Marvelous Wonderettes.” Center, Lakeland. Information 863-499-2855 or Florida Southern College, Jan. 20 to Feb. 24. Thursday-Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2:30 & 7:30pm. visit www.harrisonarts.com. Theatre Winter Haven. Box Office 863-294-7469. Jan. 9: Edward Bok Memorial Carillon Concerts. Jan. 14: “Bark” Tower Gardens Winter Jan.19: Aubrey Atwater & Elwood Donnelly. Dog Day. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. 1pm & 3pm. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. 7:30pm. Lakeside Music Room, Winter Haven. Reser- 863-676-1408; www.boktowergardens.org. 863-676-1408; www.boktowergardens.org. vations: 863-293-1510 or email: [email protected]. Jan. 10: NFMC Founder’s Day Celebration. Jan. 20-Feb 24: Dewane Hughes - New 10:30am. Tuesday Music Club, Lakeland. Call Sculpture. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Melvin Gallery, 863-701-2813 or visit www.musicclublakeland.org. Florida Southern College. Free. 863-680-4743. Jan. 12-Feb 5: “The Marvelous Wonderettes.” Jan. 20-22: “Drinking Habits.” Friday & Thursday-Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2:30pm, plus Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2pm. Lake Wales Little Sunday, Jan. 22 at 7:30; Saturday Jan. 28 at 2:30pm. Theatre. 863-679-TKTS (8587). Theatre Winter Haven. Box Office 863-294-7469. Jan. 20: Serena Ebhardt: “In One Era and Out Jan. 12: The State Ballet Theatre of Russia the Other.” 7:30pm. Vanguard School, Lake Wales. presents “Romeo & Juliet.” 7:30pm. The www.lakewalesartscouncil.org or call 863-676-8426. Lakeland Center, Lakeland. 863-834-8111. Jan. 21-22: Over 55 Show Band Performance. Jan. 13-14: The Edge Stage Read Series, American The State Ballet Theatre of Russia presents 2-4pm. Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Polk State Buffalo Performances. 7:30pm. Lakeland Community Romeo & Juliet on Jan. 12 at The Lakeland College. 863-297-1050. Theatre, Lake Mirror Center Auditorium, 863-603-7529. Center. Learn more on page 21.
Art-i-facts • Holiday 2011 • www.polkarts.org 18 Jan. 21: “The Barber of Seville” by Rossini. 7pm. Imperial Symphony Orchestra. Branscomb Auditorium, AUDITIONS & Florida Southern College, Lakeland. 863-688-3743. Jan. 21: Nature Journaling. 1-3pm. Bok CALLS FOR ARTISTS Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. 863-676-1408; Dec. 5-6: “Being of Sound Mind” Auditions. www.boktowergardens.org. Haines City Community Theatre. Performances: Feb Jan. 22: Live at the Gardens Concert 10-19. 863-421-1893 or www.hainescitytheatre.com. Series Pianists Duo Turgeon. 5-7pm. Bok Dec 11-12: “Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story” Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. 863-734-1222; Auditions. Sunday 2pm, Monday 7pm. Theatre www.boktowergardens.org. Winter Haven. Information: 863-299-2672. Jan. 23: Out of School Camp. 9-5pm. Explorations Dec. 12-13: “Pinkalicious, The Musical” V Children’s Museum, Lakeland. 863-680-2787. Auditions. 5:30pm. Lakeland Community Theatre, Jan. 24: Damn Yankees. 7:30pm. The Lake Mirror Center Auditorium, 863-603-7529. Lakeland Center. Call 863-834-8111 or visit Dec. 19: The Edge Stage Read Series, www.thelakelandcenter.com. “American Buffalo” Auditions. 6pm. Jan. 25: Travis Tritt. 8pm. The Lakeland Lakeland Community Theatre, Lake Mirror Center. Call 863-834-8111 Center Auditorium, 863-603-7529. Jan. 26-Apr 12: Watercolor Classes with Jan. 4 at 9am: Entry Deadline for Lake Wales Owen Jolly. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. Winter Municipal Art Show. A juried show from 863-734-1222; www.boktowergardens.org. Jan. 27-Mar. 30. www.lakewalesartscouncil.org, email [email protected] or call 863-676-8426. Jan. 26-29: “The Marvelous Wonderettes.” American Beauty Berry, Bok Tower Gardens. Jan. 6-7: Receiving: The 62nd Anniversary Fine Thurs-Sat 7:30pm and Sat-Sun 2:30pm. Theatre Photo by Marc Martin Publishing. Arts Exhibition. Winter Haven. Box Office 863-294-7469. A juried competition at Ridge Art Association, Winter Haven. Show runs Jan. 12-Feb. 5. Jan. 26: Elvis Lives The Ultimate Tribute Prospectus: www.ridgeart.org or call 863-291-5661. Artist Event. 7:30pm. The Lakeland Center. Jan. 9-10: “My Fair Lady” Auditions. 6pm. 863-834-8111 or www.thelakelandcenter.com. UPCOMING EVENTS Lakeland Community Theatre, Lake Mirror Center Jan. 26: The Temptations & The Four Tops. Auditorium, 863-603-7529. 7:30pm. Polk Theatre, Lakeland. 863-682-8227 or Feb. 2-Mar. 15: Mankind’s Impact. Michael Jan. 13: Deadline to apply for Harrison www.polktheatre.org. Crews Gallery, Lake Wales Arts Center. Free. www.lakewalesartscouncil.org or 863-676-8426. School for the Arts. Lois Cowles Harrison Jan. 27-29: “Pinkalicious, The Musical.” Center, Lakeland. Information 863-499-2855 or Friday 7:30pm, Saturday 2pm & 7:30pm, Sunday Feb. 2: Forever Tango with Cheryl Burke. visit www.harrisonarts.com. 2pm. Lakeland Community Theatre, Lake Mirror 2:30pm & 7:30pm. The Lakeland Center. Phone 863-834-8111 or www.thelakelandcenter.com. Jan. 30: Application Deadline for TD Bank Center Auditorium, 863-603-7529. Central Park Art Festival. Ridge Art Association, Jan. 27: Unpland Improv TV. 6pm & 9pm. Feb. 9:ABBA Thank you for the Music. 2pm. Winter Haven. 863-291-5661 or www.ridgeart.org. Bolin Studio, Southeastern University, Lakeland. Lakeland Community Theatre and Theatre Winter 863-667-5119. Haven at the Historic Polk Theatre, Lakeland. Tickets 863-682-7553 or www.polktehatre.org. Jan. 28-29: 83rd Anniversary Celebration. 9am-5pm. Carillon Concerts 1pm & 3pm. Bok Feb. 9: CATS, The Musical. 7:30pm. Youkey Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. 863-676-1408; Theatre, The Lakeland Center. 863-834-8111. www.boktowergardens.org. Feb. 10-19: “Being of Sound Mind.” Fri-Sat Jan. 28: TMC Dinner Theatre. 6:30-9pm. 8pm, Sun 2:30pm. Haines City Community Theatre. Tuesday Music Club, Lakeland. 863-701-2813. 863-421-1893 or www.hainescitytheatre.com. Feb. 2-Mar. 15: Mankind’s Impact. Michael Jan. 29: Thomas Pandolfi, pianist.” 2pm. Lake Crews Gallery, Lake Wales Arts Center. Free. Wales Arts Center, Updike Hall. 863-676-8426 or www.lakewalesartscouncil.org or 863-676-8426. www.lakewalesartscouncil.org. Feb. 16: Patti LuPone: The Gypsy in My Soul. Jan. 29: Special Performance Series: “Cool & 8pm. Polk Theatre, Lakeland. Call 863-682-7553 or Swinging.” 2pm. Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. visit www.polktheatre.org. Polk State College. 863-297-1050. Feb. 23-Mar. 18: “Buddy - The Buddy Jan. 30: Rock! Paper! Paint! A demo with Holly Story.” Theatre Winter Haven. Box Office Carol Frye. 6:30pm. Lakeland Art Guild. Peggy 863-294-7469 or www.theatrewinterhaven.com. Brown Building, Lakeland. 863-646-8264. Feb. 24: St. Johns River City Band - Satin Jan. 30: Charles Hulin Piano Concert. 7:30pm. Swing. Updike Hall, Lake Wales Arts Center. Southeastern University at First Presbyterian www.lakewalesartscouncil.org or 863-676-8426. Church, Lakeland. 863-667-5119. Feb. 25: Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration. 10am- Jan. 30: Application Deadline for TD Bank 3pm. Explorations V Children’s Museum, Lakeland. Central Park Art Festival. Ridge Art Association, 863-687-3869 or www.explorationsv.com. The Door (Detail), Bok Tower Gardens. Winter Haven. 863-291-5661 or www.ridgeart.org. Photo by Nic Barlow.
Art-i-facts • A Publication of the Polk Arts Alliance 19 Polk County Historical Museum Home for the Holidays
he Festival of Wreaths begins November 18th with a colorful Tdisplay of holiday decorations throughout the museum. The wreaths have been donated by a variety of Polk friends of the museum, businesses and organizations. Wreaths will be available to win and take home by silent auction. Join us December 9th, 2011 for the grand closing event during the Bartow Christmas parade, including an opportunity for a photo with special guests, Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
On exhibit through January 28th, 2012, in the museum’s changing galleries are “Dolls and Their Houses for the Holidays.” Adults and children alike with an interest in dolls and wooden dollhouses will enjoy this display from museum collections. After all, people built them to look like our own homes and families, turning the hobby into an art form.
Continuing through January is the popular exhibit “A Glimpse Back at Cypress Gardens: Polk County Fairyland.” The museum in partnership Admission to the museum is free. The museum is open 9 a.m. with Florida Southern College’s Lawton to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on M. Chiles Center for Florida History Saturday. The museum is located at 100 East Main Street in has assembled a colorful array of Bartow. For more information call Myrtice Young at (863) 534- memorabilia and photographs to offer 4386 or visit the Polk County Historical Museum on the web at museum visitors a look back at one of Florida’s earliest attractions. www.polkcountymuseum.org The Melvin Art Gallery The entire college community and the public are cordially invited without charge to all openings and events. The Gallery will also be open during selected events of the Festival of Fine Arts Series. When the College is in session, the Gallery is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Show 11 November to 9 December Join us for the exhibition of current work from Florida Southern freshman, sophomore, and junior art majors. See why our Department of Art and Art History has gained the reputation as one of the strongest in the Southeast. The highly anticipated Florida Art Award is awarded to a junior each year at this show.
Dewane Hughes - New Sculpture 20 January to 24 February Opening Reception: Friday, January 20, 7 p.m. “… I create, construct, conduct, and convert the viewer (spectator) from audience to witness. A witness has an understanding that an audience has not. A witness bears the responsibility of a knowledge possessed by only a few. A witness can give detail to the crime, explain the magic to the trick, and can preach to the glory of both.” from dewanehughesart.com
The Melvin Art Gallery • Florida Southern College • 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive • Lakeland, FL 33801-5698 (863) 680-4743 • Fax (863) 680-3758 • www.flsouthern.edu
Art-i-facts • Holiday 2011 • www.polkarts.org 20 Shakespeare’s Time Honored Ode to True Love and Supreme Tragedy Don’t Miss! The State Ballet Theatre of Russia presention of Romeo and Juliet UPCOMING EVENTS O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?...Sweet Juliet should look no further than The Lakeland Center for this season’s most anticipated performance of The State Ballet Theatre of Russia My Fair Lady presents Romeo and Juliet, Thursday, January 12th at 7:30pm. Tickets for this must-see ballet December 2 - 7:30pm production are on sale now for $25, $35, $45, $55 at The Lakeland Center Box Office, charge by $47 phone 800-745-3000, online at Ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster outlets.
SESAME STREET LIVE One of Russia’s best-kept dance secrets, the State Ballet Theatre ofR ussia, hails from the city Elmo’s Super Heroes of Voronezh and features a company of 65 professional dancers to create one of the most beautiful December 3 - 5:30pm performances of Shakespeare’s enduring tale of love and tragedy. The highly cinematographic, December 4 - 1:00pm & 4:30pm sumptuous and colorful production offers incredible scenery and costumes straight out of Italian $15, $20, $25, $30 Renaissance painting.
Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles A perennial favorite of classical ballet fans, the State Ballet Theatre of Russia brand new December 7 - 7:30pm production of Romeo and Juliet is set to the familiar Prokofiev score and has been choreographed $45, $56 by Mikhail Lavrovsky, former principal dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet, and now a leading Russian choreographer for the Bolshoi and other companies. The ballet is based on the 52 movements of the An Evening with Loretta Lynn original score, offering three acts of amazing drama, lively action and the heart wrenching finale. December 9 - 7:30pm $32.50, $39.50, $52.50, $67.50 Relive the time tested story of feuding families, true love and heartbreak as the Capulets and Montagues come alive with a gorgeous score and a must-not-be missed performance by one of the A Rockin’ Christmas featuring Russia’s most talented international dance troupes. For more information visit thelakelandcenter.com. THE MONKEES Lead Singer MICKY DOLENZ and PAUL REVERE & THE RAIDERS December 15 - 2:30pm & 7:30pm $45, $70, $130
Sandi Patty December 16 - 8pm $32.50, $42.50, $62.50
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker December 29 - 7:30pm $29.50, $39.50, $50, $70, $104
The State Ballet Theatre of Russia presents Romeo & Juliet January 12 - 7:30pm $25, $35, $45, $55
Regular box office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm. For ticket information, call the Box Office at (863) 834-8111 or visit our website at www.thelakelandcenter.com. Tickets can also be purchased at any Ticketmaster outlet, by phone 800-745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
Art-i-facts • A Publication of the Polk Arts Alliance 21 Jazz phenomenon Wynton Marsalis coming to Polk State College, Winter Haven Campus arsalis will be accompanied by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra for the performance, Mscheduled for March 8 at 7 p.m. at the Fine Arts Theatre on the Winter Haven campus. Winter Haven campus Provost Dr. Sharon Miller said Marsalis’ appearance at the College is a rare opportunity for the community to experience world-class talent close to home. “Life affords us historical moments in time. The visit of Wynton Marsalis to the Winter Haven community and Polk State College is just that, one of those historical moments in time,” she said. Marsalis started playing the trumpet when he was 12 and went on to study at The Julliard School. He has recorded 70 jazz and classical albums. His awards include nine GRAMMYs and the Pulitzer Prize. An avid supporter of music education, Marsalis serves as the artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center, which offers a year-round schedule of performances, education events and broadcasts to grow and inspire the audience for jazz. The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra includes 15 accomplished jazz soloists and ensemble players. The Orchestra is known for its versatility and is regularly booked for a wide range of venues around the world. The Orchestra’s current tour celebrates Marsalis’ 50th birthday and will showcase a retrospective of his music for big bands. Attendees will also enjoy modern renditions of music by jazz greats Thelonious Monk, Herbie Hancock, Jackie McLean, Lee Morgan and Joe Henderson. Completing the night will be modern compositions and arrangements by contemporary jazz artists. Marsalis’ visit follows a 2011 sold-out presentation at Polk State by Dr. Maya Angelou. As Miller points out, “Colleges have always been magnets for talent, and Polk State is proving that point yet again in 2012.” Tickets for the Marsalis event are $75 and can be purchased by calling 863-297-1050. Seating is reserved. The event will benefit the Women’s Resource Center of Central Florida. Sponsorship
opportunities are available; for more information call 863-298-6821. Clay McBride credit: Photo
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Kids Tag Art Traveling Exhibit Dec. 1-15 The Lakeland Center * Dec. 2 - First Friday in Munn Park ** Dec. 18-Jan. 28 Lake Wales Arts Center * Jan. 6 - First Friday in Munn Park ** Jan. 28 - Pig Fest at Tigertown ** * Denotes Main Display ** Denotes Tabletop Display
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Bartow Elementary Academy gets into the Heart of the Arts! Kids enjoy creating tag designs. ids Tag Art is a Kschool fundraising project originating here in Polk County by the Tax Collector’s Office. The program inspires fifth grade art students to learn about and design their own specialty plate art and in the process, raises supplemental monies for classroom art supplies. Kids Tag Art inspires young artists to create their own unique design, learning the practical application of license plate art to support worthy causes, fashioned after Florida’s 100+ specialty license plates. Kids Tag Art gives Polk County’s art teachers a creative way to expand innovative minds and augment their program budgets to teach classroom art. Kids Tag Art is an innovative and stimulating program that helps teachers inspire creativity and nurture successful, innovative young leaders. Now into its sixth year, Kids Tag Art is in most elementary school curriculums across Polk County and as a result, has helped raise over $89,000 in classroom art supplies. This year, the program will exceed $100,000 in total monies collected for school art.Kids Tag Art continues to grow, not only throughout Polk but has expanded into Highlands and Charlotte counties. The Kids Tag Art Program has just wrapped up the classroom design phase and tags are into production at Douglass Screen Printers. Teachers submit the five top designs from their school to Polk Museum of Art, who selects two students’ art from every school as Awards of Distinction tags to be displayed on the traveling Kids Tag Art Exhibit and on the Tax Collector’s webiste where they are availble for sale to the public. Award-winning designs will be on the website on November 16 and available for sale through May 31, 2012. This year’s award-winning vanity tags are available to the public for $28 each. NEW THIS YEAR: In addition to vanity tags with tag art, the public can purchase items such as key Sample artwork submitted by students from St. Anthony’s Catholic Shool for judging and tag production. fobs, stickers and refrigerator magnets. To place an order, go to www.PolkTaxes.com.
Art-i-facts • A Publication of the Polk Arts Alliance 23 Jim Stafford to Perform Shows at the Newly Restored Ritz Theatre "Jim Stafford - Home For Christmas"
Jim announces upcoming shows at The Ritz Theatre. ationally known comic-genius and musician Jim Stafford will be Nperforming at the newly restored Ritz Theatre in Winter Haven, December 15th-18th, 2011 Florida. "Jim Stafford - Home For Christmas" will run December 15 through December 18, 2011. Jim Stafford is “Home for Christmas” There will also be a special VIP Reception and Gala Red Carpet The Ritz Theatre, Winter Haven, FL event with a Benefit Show on Saturday, December 17 with all proceeds Jim’s Christmas show makes everyone go Ho! Ho! Ho! to go towards the restoration funding for The Ritz Theatre. Stafford, A perfect balance of merriment, mirth, and more! citing his childhood memories of Winter Haven, The Ritz Theatre, Showtimes are Thursday and Sunday at 3 p.m., Friday his continuing friendship with classmates and neighbors, said, "I've and Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets: Kids 5 & under: Free. known for years that there has been interest in restoring The Ritz. While Ages 6-12: $9.95+tax. Ages 13-17: $15.98+tax. visiting with my high school buddy, Jim Pruitt and his wife Glenda, Ages 18+: $30.37+tax. Groups 20+: $22.80+tax they introduced my wife Annie and me to Stella Heath, the executive VIP Gala Reception & Benefit Show, Red Carpet Event director of the Ritz Theatre 100 Restoration Committee. Then Steve Saturday, Dec 17th, 2011, begins at 6pm Warner, their Vice-President said that the theater would be ready for Tickets are $100 with all proceeds going to the Ritz performances and events beginning in October. It made me realize, if I Theatre Restoration Project. could do shows at The Ritz, I could be home for Christmas." Born in Winter Haven, Jim and high school friends, Gram Parsons and Kent LaVoie (a/k/a Lobo), played in a band together and each went on to national success in the music business. Jim's first chart- making song, Swamp Witch, launched his recording career which included hits, Spiders & Snakes, Wildwood Weed, Cow Patti, My Girl Bill, and more. His television credits include The Jim Stafford Show on ABC, Those Amazing Animals, Nashville on the Road, and The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. As a songwriter, Stafford received a gold album for his work in the Disney movie, The Fox and the Hound; has written for numerous popular artists, including George Jones and Jerry Reed; and continues to write new songs like Don't Tell Mama I'm A Guitar Player, Layenda Pipeline, Talk That Guitar, Guitar Acrobat, and more. For over 20 years, Stafford has headlined his own theatre in Branson, MO, a town famous for being the "live music show capital of the world." Jim and Ann Stafford at The Ritz Theatre. He has been named repeatedly "Best Comedy Show," "Best Personality," and "Branson's Best Entertainer." Mayflower Tours has named Jim's show “Puttin’ On The Ritz” one of their top 10 suppliers in North America. AOL Travel Guide says Stafford brings his show to The Ritz from February 2 through Jim's show has been rated the number one family show. March 17, 2012. Shows are Thursdays at 3 p.m. and on Fridays For more information about “Jim Stafford - Home for Christmas” and Saturdays at 7 p.m. Naturally, Stafford will call this show, visit www.jimstaffordflorida.com or www.ritzoncentral.com. For tickets "Puttin' on the Ritz." Sharing the stage with Stafford will be his two call: 1-800-677-8533. children, 18-year-old Shea and 14-year-old G.G., who are both accomplished pianists and performers. Complete show schedules The Ritz Theatre • 263 West Central Avenue • Winter Haven, Florida 33880 and tickets are available by calling 1-800-677-8533. Phone(863) 295-9900 • Email: [email protected] • www.ritzoncentral.com
24 Art-i-facts • Holiday 2011 • www.polkarts.org POLK THEATRE
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The Historic Polk Theatre continues its exciting 2011-2012 Performing Arts Series with The Nutcracker Saturday, Dec. 10 @ 7:30 PM and Sunday, Dec. 11 @ 2 PM. Tickets are $28, $22 and $16. Come celebrate the season with this Polk Theatre, Inc. holiday classic starring the amazing Florida Dance Theatre! 139 South Florida Avenue • Lakeland, FL 33801 (863) 682-8227 • www.polktheatre.org
The Temptations & The Four Tops, January 26 @ 7:30 PM. For more than 40 years, The Temptations have prospered, propelling popular music with a series of smash hits, at sold out performances throughout the world. Their hits include, The Way You Do The Things You Do, My Girl, Get Ready, Ain’t Too Proud to Beg, I Can’t Get Next to You, Papa Was a Rolling Stone, I’m Losing You, Just My Imagination, I’m Gonna Make You Love Me & Cloud Nine. The Group was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1989. The Four Tops have been marveling audiences with their unique blend of vocal power and unparalleled harmonies since 1954. With hits such as Baby, I Need Your Lovin’, It’s the Same Old Song, Reach Out (I’ll Be There), I Can’t Help Myself, Bernadette, Standing in the Shadows of Love and Ain’t No Woman Like the One I Got, this powerhouse group has been performing to standing-room-only crowds all over the world, delighting old and new fans alike. Their powerful, recognizable melodious harmonies and memorable voices have firmly established their status in the history of musical legends. The Group was inducted into the Rock & Roll hall of fame in 1990. Both groups are listed on Rolling Stones Magazines 100 Greatest Artists of All Time!!! The Four Tops See them TOGETHER, on the same night at the Polk! Magic!
On Thursday, February 16 @ 8:00PM. Star of stage, screen & TV, recording artist and author Patti LuPone: The Gypsy in My Soul!!! Tony Award winner for Best Actress in a Musical for Evita and Gypsy, and nominations for Best Actress in a Musical for Anything Goes, Oliver and Sweeny Todd. She created the roll of Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard, in which she received an Olivier Award nomination (The English version of the Tony’s) for Best Actress in a Musical. She won the Olivier Award for her role as Fantine in the original London stage version of Les Miserables. This year she won a Tony for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. Her film credits include, Driving Miss Daisy, State & Main, Heist and many more. She starred in the TV drama LBJ: The Early Years as Lady Bird Johnson and won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress on Frasier. She has a recurring role on NBC’s Law & Order as defense attorney Ruth Miller. Her list of credits goes on and on. Critics have said about Miss LuPone: “There is no separation at all between song and character, which is what happens in those uncommon moments when musicals reach upward to achieve their ideal reason to be”…. NYTimes. “What distinguishes LuPone’s accomplishment is the fiery fusion of music and drama that she pulls off with seemingly spontaneous expressiveness” …. Los Angeles Times. Hear her amazingly, fabulous voice LIVE at the Polk!!!
Some other shows of interest not included in our performing Arts Series are: The O’Henry classic story Gift of the Magi, a Paul L. Hughes Polk Theatre production, Sat/Sun, Dec. 3 & 4 @ 2 PM. Underground @ The Polk, holiday band showcase including photo ops with Bad Santa!!! Date/Time TBD. Lakeland’s own incredibly talented Lindsey Alley bringing her cabaret style Holiday Show to the Polk, December 21, 22 & 23 @ 8 PM. Cabaret @ The Polk brings back by popular demand, an evening of Johnny Cash, Musical Director/Arranger Patrick Fleitz and Directed by Paul L. Hughes. Join this fabulous cast of amazingly talented singers as they pay tribute to the music/songs of Johnny and June Carter Cash. January 7, 13 & 14 @ 7 & 10 PM. Camp Buster USA, a play by Paul L. Hughes, starring Lindsey Alley, Jarrid Masse and Bob Macey. Dates/Times TBD in February. Keep your eyes out for Silent film events, workshops with notable people from the film industry and more…
For more information, ticket prices or to purchase tickets please call 682-7553 or visit our website at www.polktheatre.org.
Art-i-facts • A Publication of the Polk Arts Alliance 25 Recent Show Awards TheCornucopia Art Show and Exhibit was on display at the Bartow Public Library from October 10 through November 18. Juror Karen Harrod Art Classes gave a critique of all the entries and awarded prizes to these artists: Art classes are ongoing at the Bartow Art Guild building at The Eilertsen Best of Show Award - Pat Heyer 1240 East Main Street. Second Place - Carol Conti Third Place - Dave Buerger Tuesdays, 3-6pm. Class for young artists taught by Kappy Fourth Place - Ivy Monsees Williams. Painting, drawing, and color theory are offered. Honorable Mention: Jane Bryant, Jerry Fuller, The class is limited to 15 students. Call Kappy at 533-2600 Amalia Fredericksen, Kappy Williams, for information. Joyce Bugaski and Nancy Cockerham Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Adult beginning watercolor Christmas Pizzazz - Dec. 3, 10am-3pm class taught by Kappy Williams. Call Kappy at 533-2600 for information. The second Christmas craft and bake show will be held on the grounds of the Bartow Art Guild building at 1240 East Main Street in Bartow. Thursdays, 9:30-12 noon. Advanced watercolor class This is a new offering by the guild and was well received last year. taught by Martha Post. Students explore advanced skills in painting, composition and the use of color as value. Class Critique by Vilas Tonape - Jan. 16, 7pm size is limited to 6 students. Call Martha at 533-2884 for The January meeting and program for the Bartow Art Guild includes information. the popular critique of member artwork by Polk State College profes- sor, Vilas Tonape. His work has been exhibited internationally and he The Bartow Art Guild has a great website and is on Facebook. has numerous awards throughout the United States and India, his na- Check out all of the upcoming events and information on the tive land. His works have been critically acclaimed and he maintains Art Guild’s programs at— a rigorous studio practice. The meeting is in the Adult Lounge at the Bartow Civic Center. www.bartowartguild.com
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was matched by his offer of marriage to wife Maria Elena. Maria had replaced the receptionist at a studio in New York when Buddy popped in to see the producer. “You have an accent” he said to the Puerto Rican Maria. “You do too,” she replied, noting his Texas twang. They had dinner that night and five hours after meeting her, Buddy proposed. Two months later they were married. Buddy is usually associated with his thick black-rimmed glasses. In the early days he appeared without them. However, when he once dropped his guitar pick and was unable to find it, well, he never took them off again. Called “Sensational” by The Boston Globe, “Astonishing” by Time Magazine and “Remarkable” by Variety, Buddy-the Buddy Holly Story has been seen by 20 million people around the world. The young man with glasses whose musical career spanned an all-too-brief period will be resurrected on the stage at Theatre Winter Haven. ~Norm Small and he had to go ahead of the others. He February 3, 1959 never told her he was going to fly. I can’t remember if I cried, The rest, as they always say, is rock n’ When I read about his widowed bride roll history. The Day The Music Died But something touched me deep inside, The Buddy Holly story really began in The day the music died. uddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, the Big the small cotton town of Lubbock, Texas on BBopper-all three were at the peak of September 7, 1937. His parents nicknamed ~Don McClean “American Pie” their popularity in 1959. Together they him “Buddy” because they felt his real name had sold over 12 million records in just Charles Hardin Holley, was too long. The over twelve months. On the evening of spelling of Holly, without the “e” was kept February 2nd, 1959 in Clear Lake, Iowa, by Buddy after his name was misspelled on a Buddy-The Buddy Holly Story the three were to play a concert, and recording contract. Buddy had chartered a four-seater plane Buddy was quickly attracted to this February 23-March 18 for himself and two of his backup group− new music called “rock n’ roll,” and he which included Tommy Allsup and a dude was eventually booked to appear as a on stage at named Waylon Jennings − to their next supporting artist to Bill Haley and the gig in Moorhead. Comets, who launched what many consider As it turned out, the Big Bopper hated the first fully rock n’ roll record called to travel by bus. The Bopper told Jennings Rock Around the Clock. that large men don’t sleep well on buses Through a series of studio moves and so Jennings gave up his seat. Valens had managers, depicted in The Buddy Holly never traveled on a small plane and got Story at Theatre Winter Haven, Buddy Tommy to agree to a coin toss that Ritchie was able to notch a series of successful Chain O’Lakes Complex won. With a blizzard happening outside songs. In fact, by 1958 Buddy and the 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd. and a pilot who was not qualified to fly Crickets had eight hit records and had Winter Haven, FL 33880 at night, they took off about 1:00 am for sold 10 million singles. “That’ll Be the Administrative Offices: 299-2672 Moorhead, Iowa. Day,” “Rave On,” “Peggy Sue,” and “Ev- Box Office: 294-SHOW • Fax: 291-3299 Buddy had told his wife, Maria Elena eryday,” are but a quartet in the short- [email protected] by phone that night, the tour was behind ened life of this icon. www.TheatreWinterHaven.com schedule, the buses were cold and dirty The whirlwind success of Buddy Holly
Art-i-facts • A Publication of the Polk Arts Alliance 27 1099 S.R. 60 E. • PO Box 608 • Lake Wales, FL 33859-0608 • www.lakewalesartscouncil.org Email: [email protected] • Phone: 863-676-8426 • Fax: 863-676-1117 Website News Live Performance Series Lake Wales Chorale The website www.lakewalesartscouncil.org January 20 – 7:30pm December 9 – 7:30pm Holy Spirit Catholic has the most current information on the Serena Ebhardt: In One Era & Out the Other Church, 644 9th St, Lake Wales free exhibits in the Michael Crews Gallery, Vanguard School, 22000 US27, Lake Wales December 11– 3pm Church of the Good the education classes and outreach events, This cabaret featuring Serena Ebhardt is a Shepherd, 221 S 4th St, Lake Wales. the live performance series in Updike Hall, patriotic history of the United States from The Chorale presentsA Concert of Christmas art shows submissions, bus tour plans and the 1901-2001. Serena turns past into present Carols providing a joyful start to the holiday activities of the Lake Wales Chorale. If you as she leads audiences through her patriotic season for the entire family. Tickets, available do not find the information you seek on the prism to highlight historical events, headline through the Arts Center, are $15; $5 students. website, please call (863) 676-8426 or email news and popular song. This one-woman, [email protected]. musical romp mixes familiar songbook standards with the momentous events that Michael Crews Gallery shaped America’s 20th century. December 15, 2011 – January 26, 2012: January 29 – 2 pm Transforming Florida Art Show. Thomas Pandolfi, pianist Artists from Florida were invited to enter this Lake Wales Arts Center, Updike Hall 4th annual juried event to compete for cash With each passing season, this young Thomas Pandolfi, pianist awards. Artists were encouraged to interpret American virtuoso pianist is increasingly the theme however they wished, thus showered with superlatives by worldwide providing a wonderful variety of themed art audiences and critics for his passionate using an array of techniques and media. The artistry and amazing technique. His popular opening reception is on December 15 from recitals range from light, jazzy renditions 5-7pm. The Gallery is open Monday-Friday, of Gershwin classics to the transcendent 9am-5pm. Check the website for special brilliance of gems from the Golden Age of holiday or Saturday hours. Pianism, from the beguiling Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff. Planning a Special Event? Art Show Deadlines Lake Wales Arts Center’s beautiful Updike January 4 at 9am: Entry deadline for the Tickets for the Live Performance Series Hall is available to rent for all events – Lake Wales Winter Municipal Art Show, a are: $20 for Arts Council members; $25 weddings, business luncheons, and formal juried show that opens on January 27. The for non-members; students $5 and can be dinners – all in a picturesque historic building. exhibit continues through March 30. purchased by calling 863-676-8426. The “Rental Info” page on the website includes facility rental information, photos of past events and rental forms. Special Holiday Events December 1, 2011 – Drop in 4 pm until 8 pm Ladies Holiday Happy Hour & Shopping Spree The Lake Wales Arts Council has organized a special holiday evening for you and your friends at the beautiful historic arts center. Drop by for holiday confections and spirits, while area musicians treat you to a beautiful selection of holiday tunes. Local artisans will display their unique holiday gifts for you to purchase and local school children will add charm to our halls with the trees they have decorated. Tickets are $10 ($12 at the door) and can be purchased at the Lake Wales Arts Center or the Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce. All proceeds of this event support the Arts Council.
December 3, 2011 – Open 10 am until 3 pm Family Holiday Celebration at the Center. The Lake Wales Arts Council is dedicated to Join us for a FREE fun holiday event in the Updike Hall of the Lake Wales Arts Center. the Arts in our community. The Council’s Children from local schools will entertain you with holiday selections of music and dance. home, in the Lake Wales Arts Center, is Our halls will be beautifully adorned with the trees that the local schools decorated with listed on the National Registry of Historic their students’ hand-made ornaments. Refreshments will be offered and children will have Buildings. The building is located at 1099 the opportunity to made holiday crafts and go on a gallery scavenger hunt. State Road 60 East in Lake Wales.
28 Art-i-facts • Holiday 2011 • www.polkarts.org ART IN THE CITY latform Art is busily working on an exciting collaborative Pproject, entitled urbanAgriCulture, in partnership with the City of Lakeland, the Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency and numerous community partners. The partnership allows Platform Art to work with professionals from a variety of Lakeland agencies with responsibilities for Polk County’s agricultural industry and our environmental and urban improvement efforts, along with students from Harrison School for the Arts to improve the cityscape, as well as produce a public art piece to be installed as a focal point on the Orange Street Bridge. Together, these groups will work with a professional artist from St. Petersburg, Charlie Parker, who has been commissioned to design and produce a large ceramic tile mural for installation on the bridge. While many people think of agriculture as being confined to rural areas this is a misconception. Urban cities throughout the United States are engaging in many forms of what is termed “urban agriculture.” This term encompasses many things, such as backyard gardens, homeowner citrus trees, shade trees, civic gardens, hydroponics, herb gardening, composting, water-conservation friendly xeri-scaping with ornamental plants, aquaponics and water features. Cityscapes are often thought of as concrete, hot, industrial, open, sunny and stark, not conducive to pedestrian traffic. The urbanAgriCulture project will result in environmental Buy a minute of top-quality video production landscape improvements, as well as the design, production for your favorite cultural arts organization and installation of a signature public art piece that will be installed at the Orange Street Bridge, serving as the gateway and we’ll give you another for free. from the Lakeland Center and Hyatt Hotel into downtown Lakeland. This project will serve to increase business into downtown Lakeland and improves the cityscape with a pedestrian walkway that incorporates both artistic and landscape (urban agriculture) elements from The Lakeland Center into lovely downtown Lakeland, Hollis Gardens and the Lake Mirror Promenade. The urbanAgriCulture project culminates in a celebratory festival style progressive art party on April 28, 2012, during Use it on your site and Earth Month, as one of Platform Art’s two main annual events. everywhere else to reach Visit Platform Art on the web at www.platformart.org or email your audience. [email protected] to learn more about the partnership, the event and how you can become involved. THIS SPECIAL OFFER IS FOR ALL PAA MEMBERS Save the Date: April 28, 2011 Save $100 Art Party #19: UrbanAgriCulture Call now! 863-838-7891 ... platformart, film, fashion, sound & performance www.platformart.org P.O. Box 1034 • Lakeland, Florida 33802
Art-i-facts • A Publication of the Polk Arts Alliance 29 Tuesday Music Club of Lakeland Programs & Activities
The Tuesday Music Club features some of the best Wanted: Music Lovers musical talent in the area. Upcoming programs include: Are you looking for a place where you can enjoy a variety of excellent music December 14, 2011: Holiday Celebration will be programs in the company of other like-minded lovers of music in a fun-filled presented by Harrison School for the Arts: The Satin Dolls relaxed atmosphere? If the answer is yes, then we have a perfect solution for under the direction of Kris Ridgley and students from the you - the Tuesday Music Club, an affiliate of the Florida and National Federation piano department under the direction of Rebekah Haubry. of Music Clubs. We strive to promote quality music to the community monthly Time: 10:30am. from October through May. Our meetings, held on the second Tuesday of the month at 10:30am in our clubhouse located at 421 East Park Street, are free January 10, 2012: Celebrate the National Federation and open to the public with a catered luncheon following. Call 853-3598 for of Music Clubs’ Founders Day with a program of piano luncheon reservations. masterpieces presented by Young-Ah-Tak who wooed ISO audiences last year when she was a featured artist. TMC was proud to sponsor two outstanding vocalists, Joshua Mazur from FSC Time: 10:30am. and Siobhan Gale, a graduate of Harrison School for the Arts, as our candidates st for the 61 Annual Jeanie/Stephen Auditions, a project of the FFMC. This event January 28, 2012: Join TMC for a special Saturday is held at the Stephen Foster Folk Cultural Center in White Springs, Florida. during the annual TMC Dinner Theater. Enjoy an evening Congratulations, Siobhan, for winning the award of Jeanie maid! The monies filled with terrific food and entertainment for only $25. for this were made possible through Ways and Means projects and donations. This Ways and Means event helps support scholarships Ann Stockton and special projects, and is an excellent opportunity to www.musicclublakeland.org spend time with friends! Call Jean at 647-2057 for tickets. Time: 6:30 - 9:00pm.
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Festival of Wreaths at Polk ISO Presents “Holiday Magic” with the County Historical Museum Lakeland Choral Society Bartow • Nov. 18 - Dec. 9 Lakeland • Dec. 6, 7:30 pm Closed Sunday and Monday (863) 688-3743 or www.imperialsymphony.org (863) 534-4386 or www.polkcountymuseum.org Jim Stafford – Home for Christmas Christmas at Bok Winter Haven • Dec. 15-18 Tower Gardens, 800-677-8533 or Pinewood Tour www.JimStaffordFlorida.com Lake Wales Nov. 25 - Jan. 1 Sandi Patty (863) 676-1408 or “Yuletide Joy” www.boktowergardens.org Lakeland • Dec. 16, 8:00 pm (863) 834-8111 or www.thelakelandcenter.com Visit our historic landmarks. Polk County Historical Museum Moscow Ballet’s Great & Genealogical Library – Bartow Russian Nutcracker Homeland Heritage Park – Homeland Lakeland Lake Wales Museum and Dec. 29, 7:30 pm Cultural Center – Lake Wales (863) 834-8111 or L.B. Brown House Museum – Bartow www.thelakelandcenter.com Historic Dundee Depot Museum – Dundee Fort Meade Historical Museum – Fort Meade “Twas the Night Before Murder” Frostproof Historical Society at the Ramon Theater and Museum – Frostproof Frostproof • Dec. 31, 7:00 pm Historic Polk Theatre – Lakeland (863) 635-7222 or www.ramontheater.com Women’s Club and Historic Museum – Winter Haven The Carillon and Pinewood Estates at Bok Tower Gardens – Lake Wales Mulberry Phosphate Museum – Mulberry For more information or to check out other exciting things to do For more landmarks, go to www.VisitCentralFlorida.org in Central Florida, log on to www.VisitCentralFlorida.org or call 800-828-7655, code ARTWTR www.polkarts.org
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Jeanie Maid Siobhan Gale, Tuesday Music Club
Dewane Hughes “Resurrection” in Melvin Gallery Pianist Thomas Pandolfi, Lake Wales Arts Center