Saturday, Nov 1, 2008   to   Thursday, Nov 27, 2008

An exhibition highlighting the museum's collection of medical and dental tools and equipment.

Location: Polk County Museum
100 East Main Street
Bartow, Fl. 33830
Website: www.polkcountymuseum.org
Hours: 9am - 5pm Tues. - Fri., 9am - 3pm Sat.
Cost: Free
863-534-4386

Saturday, Nov 1, 2008   to   Sunday, Nov 23, 2008

Alexsandres’ award-winning repoussé relief sculptures are nationally recognized and popular in private, public and corporate collections. In repoussé art the design is first chased onto the metal from the front and then embossed from the back. Combination of traditional patinas and heat treatments create the final color effects. Bees wax and/or clear varnish protect and retain the finish.

Location: Bok Tower Gardens, a National Historic Landmark, is located 55 miles southwest of Orlando and 60 miles east of Tampa.

1151 Tower Boulevard
Lake Wales, FL 33853

Website: www.boktowergardens.org
Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., last admission at 5 p.m.
Cost: Admission is $10 for adults and $3 for ages 5-12. Members and children under 5 are admitted free.
For more information, contact: Bok Tower Gardens
863-676-1408

Saturday, Nov 1, 2008   to   Wednesday, Feb 11, 2009

The Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition, a joint project of Polk Museum of Art and the Cities of Lakeland and Winter Haven, is quickly becoming one of the most prestigious outdoor sculpture competitions in the country. Twenty sculptures are selected by a committee of local community members for the exhibition: ten are installed in downtown Lakeland and ten in downtown Winter Haven. Each city has its own Best of Show, 2nd Place, Honorable Mention and People’s Choice Awards. It’s all about great sculpture – right in the heart of Polk County!

Location: Downtown Lakeland and downtown Winter Haven
Hours: All hours
Cost: free

Tuesday, Nov 4, 2008   to   Friday, Jan 16, 2009

MaryAnn Heinzen is an exceptional photographer who has captured amazing images from Tanzania and Kenya, as well as South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Her work focuses on African animals and Masai people. Please plan to stop by and see these life-like photographs.

Location: Lake Wales Art Center
1099 SR 60 E.
P.O. Box 608
Lake Wales, FL 33859
Website: www.lakewalesartcenter.org
Hours: 5-7pm
Cost: FREE
863-676-8426

Wednesday, Nov 5, 2008   to   Friday, Nov 28, 2008

An exhibition highlighting the museum's collection of quilts made by Polk County residents.

Location: Polk County Museum
100 East Main Street
Bartow, Fl. 33830
Website: www.polkcountymuseum.org
Hours: 9am - 5pm Tues. - Fri., 9am - 3pm Sat
Cost: Free
863-534-4386

Friday, Nov 7, 2008   to   Sunday, Nov 23, 2008

This madcap farce is set in a Chicago hotel. George is about to embark on his first extra marital affair when he sees a man on the window ledge getting ready to jump. George persuades him to go back to his room and turns his attention back to Amy when a woman comes crawling along the ledge escaping from someone who has fetishes involving ropes, camera equipment and whipped cream. George regains the romantic mood just as his wife and Amy's husband arrive.

Location: Lake Wales Little Theatre
411 N. Third St.
P.O. Box 3428
Lake Wales, FL 33859
Website: www.lwlt.org
Hours: 7:30pm, Sunday 2pm
Cost: Adults $12, 18 and under $9
863-676-1266

Friday, Nov 7, 2008   to   Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008

Every year, Arts on the Park invites art students from Polk County high schools to compete for prizes by entering this annual event. Each year judging the art has become more difficult as the caliber of work has become more and more refined. It isn't hard to see that the excellent instruction and guidance these student's have received has made an impact on the quality of their art. Arts on the Park is proud to be able to showcase this work of Polk County schools' maturing artists.

Location: Arts on the Park
115 North Kentucky Ave.
Lakeland, FL 33801
Website: www.artsontheparklakeland.org
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 12pm-4pm
Cost: FREE
863-680-2787

Saturday, Nov 8, 2008   to   Sunday, Dec 7, 2008

This exhibition is a first in a series of exhibitions over the next two years that will demonstrate the role of the Principles of Design within artworks in the Museum’s Permanent Collection. Following this first exhibition will be ones focused on Balance, Proportion, Rhythm, Contrast and Movement. The series begins with Emphasis as a means of showing how artists use design techniques to direct our attention to one or more key areas within their works.

Location: Polk Musuem of Art
800 East Palmetto Street
Lakeland, Florida 33801-5529

Website: www.PolkMuseumofArt.org
Hours: Museum hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 10a.m. – 5p.m.; and Sunday, 1 – 5p.m.
Cost: Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors. Members, students and children are admitted free.
For more information, contact: Polk Musuem of Art
863.688.7743

Thursday, Nov 13, 2008   to   Sunday, Nov 23, 2008

Dancing at Lughnasa is the nostalgic memories of the summer of 1936, and of a young boy of seven, his mother and the four maiden aunts, who raised him in rural Ireland, and they had just acquired their first wireless radio. Their older brother, Uncle Jack, had just returned from twenty-five years spent as a missionary in a leper colony in Uganda. The radio, which breaks down more than it works, unleashes unarticulated emotions in the five women, who spontaneously break into song and dance, with or without its aid. This was the winner of the 1992 Tony Award for Best Play and the Outer Critics Circle Award and New York Drama Circle Award for Best Play.

Location: Florida Southern College
111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive
Lakeland, FL 33801
Website: www.flsouthern.edu/ffa
Hours: 7:30 pm/ 2:30 pm
Cost: $15
For more information, contact: Buckner Box Office
863-680-3089

Friday, Nov 14, 2008   to   Sunday, Nov 23, 2008

"Barefoot in the Park" Theatre Show is about a newlywed couple plus an apartment from hell equals the kind of rollicking humor that only Neil Simon can bring to life.

Location: Haines City Community Theatre, Inc.
801 Ledwith Ave.
P.O. Box 1452
Haines City, FL 33845
Website: www.hainescitytheatre.com
Hours: November 14-15 & 21-22 at 8:00; November 16 & 23 at 2:30
Cost: $10
For more information, contact: Haines City Community Theatre
863-421-1893

Saturday, Nov 15, 2008   to   Friday, Dec 26, 2008

Through special arrangements with Kensington Palace and Catherine Walker, Diana's favorite designer, the journey of the legacy of the dresses continues as Dresses for Humanity II at The Lakeland Center. Dresses for Humanity II at The Lakeland Center presents 18 fashion ensembles including the famed "Pink India Gown", created for the late Princess' 1992 India tour. The curated museum quality exhibition experience presents over a dozen outfits which have never before toured the United States, including many of the highly visible day-suits from the late Princess's working wardrobe, which she wore during the last year of her life. (Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day).

Location: The Lakeland Center
Lake Hunter Room
701 West Lime Street
Lakeland, FL 33815-4534


Website: http://www.thelakelandcenter.com/x_evt_dtl/18250.aspx
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 8pm
Cost: Adults $23.00/ Children (ages 6-12) $8; Children under 6 admitted free; Free Parking
For more information, contact: The Lakeland Center
863-834-8100 - Main phone number

Saturday, Nov 15, 2008   to   Sunday, Mar 8, 2009

Miroslav Antic’s work can best be described as “romantic” and “dreamy” illusionist paintings that feature formal indoor or outdoor settings, depicted in astonishing detail. However, he covers these images with a sheer layer of paint that seems to veil the image from our view and adds a pattern on top, a pattern that sometimes appears as water droplets and sometimes as simple dots, to remind us that what we are looking at is just out of reach.

Location: Polk Musuem of Art
800 East Palmetto Street
Lakeland, Florida 33801-5529
Website: www.PolkMuseumofArt.org
Hours: Museum hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 10a.m. – 5p.m.; and Sunday, 1 – 5p.m.
Cost: Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors. Members, students and children are admitted free.
863.688.7743

Saturday, Nov 15, 2008   to   Sunday, Mar 8, 2009

Radcliffe Bailey is an important African-American artist whose works incorporate painting, collage, and old family photographs. His pieces explore African-American history, as well as his own personal history. Miroslav Antics work can best be described as illusionist paintings. His large canvases are meticulously painted scenes of monochromatic Baroque style interiors or action packed images of the American West, covered in and distorted by beautifully painted water drops.

Location: Polk Museum of Art
800 East Palmetto St
Lakeland, FL 33801
Website: www.polkmuseumofart.org
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10am -5pm; Sunday 1 - 5pm
Cost: $5 General, $4 Seniors, Students Admitted FREE, Members and Children age 5 and Younger Admitted FREE
For more information, contact: Polk Museum of Art
863-688-7743

Thursday, Nov 20, 2008   to   Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008

Lakeland Center Public Ice Skating Schedule: Tuesday – Wednesday, November 20-21, 2pm-5pm & 7pm-10pm Thursday, November 22 (Thanksgiving Evening), 7pm-10pm Friday – Saturday, November 23-24, 2pm-5pm & 7pm-10pm Sunday, November 25, 2pm-5pm

Location: The Lakeland Center
701 West Lime Street
Lakeland, FL 33815
Website: www.thelakelandcenter.com
Hours: Please see full schedule
Cost: $7 (adult), $6 kids (ages 2-12), $5 with own skates
For more information, contact: The Lakeland Center Box Office
863-834-8111

Friday, Nov 21, 2008

Join us for the exhibition of current work from Florida Southern freshman, sophmore, and junior art majors. These talented students confirm why Florida Southern's Department of Art and Art History has gained the reputation as one of the strongest in the Southeast. Awards will be announced at the opening, including the highly anticipated Florida Art Award from the Maris Ozolins Fund, which is given to a junior each year.

Location: Florida Southern College
111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr.
Lakeland, FL 33801
Website: www.flsouthern.edu
Hours: 9am-4pm
Cost: FREE
For more information, contact: FSC
863-680-4743

Saturday, Nov 22, 2008

St. Cloud Sculptor Stefan Alexandres’ workshop is the gateway to the art of embossing, no experience required. Starting with a small project in copper you become familiar with the relief process and progress to a larger piece. Bring a 10”x10” pencil drawing to be used for the relief. One 6”x6” and one 12”x12” copper sheet and the use of the tools are provided.

Location: Bok Tower Gardens, a National Historic Landmark, is located 55 miles southwest of Orlando and 60 miles east of Tampa.

1151 Tower Boulevard
Lake Wales, FL 33853
Website: www.boktowergardens.org
Hours: 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. (admission hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., last admission at 5 p.m.)
Cost: $75 non-members or $65 members
For more information, contact: Bok Tower Gardens
863-676-1408

Saturday, Nov 22, 2008

Continental breakfast at registration starting at 8:30am at Honda of Winter Haven. Our fundraiser poker run will take place throughout Polk County and have a special ending where a 2009 motorcycle will be given away to the lucky ticket holder. Cash prizes will be awarded to the best, second best, and worst poker hand. Support your local community by supporting this event. This event puts the fun in fundraising. Rev your engines and mark your calendars. Sponsorships are available.

Location: Will begin at Honda of Winter Haven
3699 US Highway 17 N
Winter Haven, FL 33881

Website: www.auburndalechamber.com
Hours: 8:30am-5pm
Cost: N/A
For more information, contact: Linda Scialo
863-294-5941

Saturday, Nov 22, 2008

The Lakeland Margarita Society consists of 25 Lakeland business leaders who produce the annual Lakeland Margarita Ball. The purpose of the Lakeland Margarita Ball is to make the Christmas season a little brighter for the underprivileged children in our community. The donations of gifts and cash will be distributed throughout the Lakeland area.

Location: Lake Mirror
Downtown Lakeland
Website: www.bopper.com/Lakeland-Margarita-Society.html
Hours: 7:30pm-12pm
Cost: TBA
For more information, contact: Margret Parry
863-683-6844

Saturday, Nov 22, 2008

Get the kids ready for the Holidays with this magical morning event! Have a buffet breakfast with Santa Claus. Then, head upstairs to the Elf Workshop where Santa's helpers have prepared a fun holiday themed art activity.

Location: Polk Museum of Art
800 East Palmetto St.
Lakeland, Fl 33801
Website: www.polkmuseumofart.org
Hours: 9am-11am
Cost: $15
For more information, contact: Polk Museum of Art
863-688-5423

Saturday, Nov 22, 2008

Sparkle, dazzle, and abracadabra...As if the holidays weren't enough, Polk Museum of Art decided to add even more with a magic show. Bring the kids to be entertained and entranced. You'll leave wondering what you really saw happen!

Location: Polk Museum of Art
800 East Palmetto St
Lakeland, FL 33801
Website: www.polkmuseumofart.org
Hours: 11:30am-12:30pm
Cost: Free with a ticket to a Santa event or $2 at the door
For more information, contact: Polk Museum of Art
863-688-5423

Sunday, Nov 23, 2008

The Lakeland Choral Society, directed by Larry Sledge, and the Florida Southern College Concert and Women's Chorales, directed by Carol Krueger, accompanied by guest artist Dr. Paul Basler on the French horn, will perform several of Dr. Basler's works, including two premieres.

Location: St. Joseph's Catholic Church
210 West Lemon Street
Lakeland, FL 33815
Website: www.lakelandchoralsociety.org
Hours: 3 p.m.
Cost: $10 suggested donation
For more information, contact: Larry Sledge
863-687-1704

Monday, Nov 24, 2008

Local award winning artist, Sherri Miller will demonstate her technique of beautifully layered colors in the program "Fine Art Painting on Porcelain."

Location: Lakeland Art Guild
P.O. Box 2623
Lakeland, FL 33806
Hours: 6:30pm
Cost: Free
For more information, contact: Tara Milliken
863-816-4045

Wednesday, Nov 26, 2008   to   Thursday, Jan 29, 2009

Texture and layering separate Avon Park artist Don Kah’s work from most other art work. Working with mixed media collages provides the opportunity to express his creativity the best. From top prize at the National Collage Society’s Exhibit, Best of Show at Highlands Fine Arts Festival, to the President’s Award at Lake Wales Art Show, Kah is well-received by show judges and art patrons in the U.S.A., Canada and internationally. Free with admission to the Gardens.

Location: Bok Tower Gardens, a National Historic Landmark, is located 55 miles southwest of Orlando and 60 miles east of Tampa.

1151 Tower Boulevard
Lake Wales, FL 33853
Website: www.boktowergardens.org
Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., last admission at 5 p.m.)
Cost: Admission is $10 for adults and $3 for ages 5-12. Members and children under 5 are admitted free.
For more information, contact: Bok Tower Gardens
863-676-1408

Wednesday, Nov 26, 2008   to   Tuesday, Jan 29, 2008

Texture and layering separte Avon Park artist Don Kah's work from most other art work. Working with mixed media collages provides the opportunity to express his creativity the best. From top prize at the National Collage Society's Exhibit, Best of Show at Highlands Fine Arts Festival, to the President's Award at Lake Wales Art Show, Kah is well-received by show judges and art patrons in the U.S.A., Canada and internationally.

Location: Bok Tower Gardens
1151 Tower Blvd
Lake Wales, FL 33853
Website: www.boksanctuary.org
Hours: N/A
Cost: Free with admission to the Gardens
For more information, contact: Bok Tower Gardens
863-676-1408

Thursday, Nov 27, 2008

Reflect on life's blessings while listening to carillon music during a day of Thanksgiving. Free with admission to the Gardens.

Location: Bok Tower Gardens, a National Historic Landmark, is located 55 miles southwest of Orlando and 60 miles east of Tampa.

1151 Tower Boulevard
Lake Wales, FL 33853
Website: www.boktowergardens.org
Hours: Concerts at 1 & 3 p.m. (admission hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., last admission at 5 p.m.)
Cost: Admission is $10 for adults and $3 for ages 5-12. Members and children under 5 are admitted free.
For more information, contact: Bok Tower Gardens
863-676-1408

Thursday, Nov 27, 2008

Reflect on life's blessings while listening to carillon music during a day of Thanksgiving.

Location: Bok Tower Gardens
1151 Tower Blvd
Lake Wales, FL 33853
Website: www.boksanctuary.org
Hours: 1-3pm
Cost: Free with admission to the gardens
For more information, contact: Bok Tower Sanctuary
863-676-1408

Friday, Nov 28, 2008   to   Sunday, Jan 4, 2009

This year’s theme, “Once Upon a Time… A Storybook Christmas,” transforms the 20 room, 1930s Pinewood Estate into a magical wonderland. The Nutcracker, Cinderella, The Night Before Christmas, Little Red Riding Hood, Alice in Wonderland, Aladdin and many more of your favorite childhood stories come to life. The holidays are a great time to stroll the Olmsted woodland gardens as the 60 bell Singing Tower carillon performs daily concerts at 1 and 3 p.m.

Location: Bok Tower Gardens
1151 Tower Blvd
Lake Wales, FL 33853
Website: www.boksanctuary.org
Hours: Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m
Cost: General public: $18 adult; $9 child (5-12); children under 5 admitted free. Members: $7 adult; $6 children (5-12) children free under 5. Includes entry to Bok Tower Gardens.
For more information, contact: Bok Tower Gardens
863-676-1408

Sunday, Nov 30, 2008

The New German Symphony Orchestra had its debut in October 2000 in Karlsruhe, Germany. The members of the orchestra are either playing in opera or symphony orchestras all over Germany. The Ensemble consists of more than 70 members playing together six times a year. The chamber group playing in Florida consists of eight players. This years concert tour through Florida is the third tour overseas after two successful Christmas tours through Florida and several summer tours through Spain, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland and Germany.

Location: First Presbyterian Church of Lake Wales
16 North 3rd Street
Lake Wales, FL 33853
Website: www.lakewalesfpc.org
Hours: 4:00 pm
Cost: FREE
863-676-0711

Sunday, Nov 30, 2008

Fall in love aboard His Majesty's Ship Pinafore, as the crew busily prepares for the arrival of Sir Joseph Porter, the Ruler of the Queen's Navee, who is to be betrothed to the Captain's charming daughter, Josephine. She, however, is in love with a handsome but lowly sailor, Ralph Rackstraw. They make plans to elope, but the plot it overheard by Dick Deadeye. Find out if love conquers all in this lavish and glorious Music LIVE! production of a classic tale told with laughter, love, and lunacy.

Location: Polk Community College
999 Avenue H NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881
Website: www.musicliveinfo.com
Hours: 3pm
Cost: $28
1-800-624-8038, ext.1