art-i-facts spring 2011

VOLUME 13 / NUMBER 2 / SPRING 2011COMPLIMENTARY

Florida Air MuseumAt SUN ’n FUN

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ImperialSymphony Orchestra

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Haines CityCommunity Theatre

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WOMENANNIE LEIBOVITZ:

Located on Lake Morton behind Lakeland Public Library. Hours: Tue. - Sat. 10am - 5pm; Sun. 1-5pm; Closed Mon.

800 East Palmetto Street Lakeland, FL 863.688.7743 www.PolkMuseumofArt.org

Exhibition SponSorS

The Muses and Mrs. George W. Truitt and PMoA’s Annual Exhibition Fund Sponsors

Exhibition-related merchandise available in the Museum Shop

A national, traveling special photography exhibition in the Dorothy Jenkins & Emily S. Macey GalleriesApril 2-June 26, 2011

WOMEN’S VIEWSFrom PMoA’s Permanent Collection

Perkins GalleryFebruary 5-May 21, 2011

and

A Celebration of Women in Art

Alice Neel, Olivia, 1980, silkscreen (detail)

Cultural Arts CouncilMember Organizations:

Arts on the ParkThe Bach Festival of Central FloridaBartow Art GuildBok Tower GardensCitrus Lakes ChorusDavenport School of the ArtsExplorations V Children’s MuseumThe Florida Air Museum at Sun ’n FunFlorida Dance TheatreFlorida Southern CollegeFrostproof Artist’s League & GalleryHaines City Community Theatre, Inc.Historical Lake Wales SocietyHistorical Society of Fort MeadeImperial Symphony OrchestraLakeland Art GuildLakeland Choral SocietyLakeland Community TheatreLake Wales Arts CenterLake Wales Little TheatreLois Cowles Harrison Center For The Visual & Performing ArtsPlatform ARTPolk County Historical MuseumPolk Museum of ArtPolk State CollegePolk TheatreRamon TheaterRidge Art AssociationRidge Music Teachers AssociationRidge Woodcarvers ClubRochelle School of the ArtsSoutheastern UniversitySymphony Guild of Winter HavenTheatre Winter HavenThe Lakeland CenterThe Tuesday Music ClubWarner Southern College

For information on the Cultural Arts Council please email Jennifer Beam at Bok Tower Gardens, Polk Arts Council Chair - [email protected].

Front Cover:Tropical Runway - print by Sam Lyons.

Back Cover:Left: The Sound of Musicat Theatre Winter Haven.Photo by Pezzimenti Photography.

Bottom Right:Florida State of the Arts License Plate.

Volume 13 Number 2

SPRING 2011

Arts In Education ....................................................... Pages 4-5Arts On The Park ......................................................... 9Bach Festival of Central Florida ....................................... Page 28 Bartow Art Guild .......................................................... Page 8Bok Tower Gardens ...................................................... Page 17Calendar of Events .................................................. Pages 18-20Cultural Arts Council Directory & Map ................................ Page 15Explorations V Children’s Museum .................................... Page 30Fantasy of Flight ......................................................... Page 37Florida Dance Theatre .................................................. Page 11Frostproof Art League .................................................... Page 9Haines City Community Theatre ....................................... Page 33Harrison School For The Arts ........................................... Page 25Imperial Symphony Orchestra .......................................... Page 24Lakeland Community Theatre .......................................... Page 22Lake Wales Arts Council ................................................. Page 32Lake Wales Little Theatre .............................................. Page 33Platform Art .............................................................. Page 10Polk Arts Alliance ......................................................... Page 14Polk Arts Alliance - Executive Director’s Message .................... Page 6Polk County Historical Museum ........................................ Page 26Polk County Tax Collector - Kids Tag Art .............................. Page 31 Polk Museum of Art ...................................................... Page 29Polk Musuem of Art - Mayfaire Florida ................................ Page 36Polk State College ....................................................... Page 13Polk Theatre .............................................................. Page 16 Ridge Art Association .................................................... Page 27Ridge Woodcarvers Club ................................................ Page 23Southeastern University ................................................. Page 34Sun ’n Fun, Sam Lyons................................................... Page 21Symphony Guild of Winter Haven ...................................... Page 3The Lakeland Center .................................................... Page 35Theatre Winter Haven .................................................... Page 7Tuesday Music Club ...................................................... Page 38

Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division ofCultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, The Central Florida Visitors Bureauand the National Endowment for the Arts

A Publication of the Polk Arts Alliance

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The Symphony Guild continues its holidaytradition of offering the spectacular“Holiday Concert!” The joy of the sea-son will be upon us all as a programof classics and favorites will be offered.Featuring the Imperial SymphonyOrchestra, the holiday concert is sched-uled for Monday, December 6, 2010 at 7:00pm at the Polk State College Fine ArtsTheatre,Winter Haven Campus.Tickets$15.00.Valet parking wil be provided.

We will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with“Champagne & Shamrocks ” on Friday,March 11, 2011 at 6:30 pm, with theOrlando Philharmonic Orchestra.WinterHaven will really be dressed in green as wepresent our 17th annual fund raiser con-cert. With free champagne at your table,elegant hors d’oeuvres and delectabledesserts will be served to perfection! Thisevent will be held at Nora Mayo Hall. MainStreet Winter Haven will co-produce thisevent.Tickets $100.00.Valet parking wil be provided.

Concluding our season will be the “YoungPeople’s Concert” Sunday, May 1, 2011,featuring the Harrison Arts CenterSymphony Orchestra presented as a freecommunity event to the public.We notonly salute the Harrison Center’s orches-tra in performance, but also support theeducational opportunity it affords ouryouth as a county-wide performing artshigh school. Concert time will be 3:00 pmat Polk State College Fine Arts Theatre,Winter Haven campus.

The Symphony Guild of Winter Haven,a non-profit organization, proudly enters itstwentieth season of “nurturing the musi-cal arts.”

It is our mission to bring the symphonicexperience to as many citizens in our com-munity through a series of concerts andactivities during our performanceseason.The Symphony Guild has establishedstudent scholarship programs at Polk StateCollege, enabling qualifying students theopportunity to continue their educationalpursuits. Our cultural tradition continuesthrough the 2010-2011 season.

To swing into our new season, theOver-55-Dance-Band will be presentedin concert on Theatre Winter Haven’sstage, on Tuesday, October 5, 2010.Whileyou tap your feet in your seat or dare todance in the aisle, you will be entertainedgalore listening to the big band dancefavorites of the 30s, 40s and 50s! Thisevening will begin at 6:30 pm with a mem-ber social and wine tasting in the Ridge ArtAssociation’s gallery, followedby the concert at 7:30 pm. Guild memberswill receive complimentary tickets basedon the level of membership renewal. Non-member tickets are $15 per person.

Nurturing the Arts

ine Roses

Holiday Concert

Champagne Shamrocks

Young People’s Concert

2010-2011 SEASON

Platform Art produces two unique cultural events each year called art parties. The themed eventsare dynamic and edgy, and appeal to a broad spectrum of individuals from young adults through seniorcitizens. Each art party is held in a unique location, and showcases emerging talent in visual art, film,fashion, sound and performance art. Platform Art parties have been held in warehouses, empty officebuildings, the local airport, a community college, historic museum and at church facilities. These diverse locations allow Platform Artto reach out to all segments of the community, providing a taste of all the arts in one evening for a modest admission fee.

Platform Art Party #17: We’re Not in Canvas Anymore takes place Saturday April 9, 2011 from 7-10pm. The venue, on the top floor of the SunTrust Building at 210 South Florida Avenue in downtown Lakeland, offers Platform Art Party attendees a 360 degree view of the beautiful Lakeland skyline.

Art Party #17 features the culmination of many months work on a Platform Art community project to create a mural in collaboration with professional artist/educator Paula Allen, Lakeland Sister Cities, City of Lakeland, Parker St Ministries, St Joseph’s Academy and Prodigy Lakeland. The Mural, an artwork composed on four panels of handmade paper that each measure four feet by four feet will be unveiled at Platform Art Party #17, then presented to Lakeland Sister Cities to display publically until it travels to Imabari Japan as part of a formal cultural exchange. This project serves as a model for expanded relationships with other Sister Cities and a permanent mural to benefit the Lakeland community. Visit us at www.platformart.org to learn more.

Learn about our geocaching, children’s activities and more at boktowergardens.org/visitOpen 365 Days a Year! • 1151 Tower Boulevard, Lake Wales, FL • (863) 676-1408

What’s in bloom? Find out now at boktowergardens.org/bloomDon’t miss our guided garden walks on your next visit to the Gardens! Available through April 15.

Discover 365 days of fun in your own

backyard!

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Art-i-facts • A Publication of the Polk Arts Alliance

Editor: Meri Mass Executive Director, Polk Arts Alliance

P L E A S E C A L L

863.422.8651O R E M A I L

[email protected]

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F O R I N F O R M A T I O N O N

740 E. Main St. • Suite 1 • Haines City

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEMIKE LaPAN

President

MARTHA ROE BURKEVice President

MANDY SANDERSCo-Treasurer

SUZETTE WELLINGCo-Treasurer

CYNTHIA HAFFEYSecretary

JENNIFER BEAMCultural Art Council Chair

CINDY HARTLEY ROSSPast President

DIRECTORSROBERT CLANCEY

DAN CLARKKARL HESSER

LISA KAISER HICKEYLEN JORDAN

CINDY RODRIGUEZ

EX OFFICIOBOB ENGLISH

County Commissioner

DR. SHERRIE NICKELLSuperintendent,

School Board of Polk County

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORMERI MASS

Art Resource CouncilNANCY HALE HOYT

Chair

SUE BENTLEYREBECCA BRANDONANDY HERNANDEZ

DR. EILEEN HOLDENDR. ANNE KERR

BRIAN KIERJANE PATTONDOUG SMALLEDIE YATES

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Board of Directors

Art-i-facts • SPRING 2011

Friends, As we begin the spring season we are entering a great time for the arts inPolk County. At the same time, all of the arts organizations in general arefacing potentially difficult times. First, I’m pleased to note the Polk Arts Alliance is poised for change and growth that will provide stability and potential for years to come. The merging of the arts organization as the CulturalArts Council (formerly known as CAB) will be a stronger part of PAA providing a vibrant andcommunity-wide arts agency that will become a recognized beacon for the arts in our community. Our executive director, Meri Mass is committed towards developing the balance this “Chamber of the Arts” needs to grow the reputation for the arts in Polk County while also providing the support needed by our individual arts organization to grow and flourish. As the arts grow and our organiza-tion grows stronger we will be better positioned to meet the second challenge head on; which is the potential for significant reduction in support from almost all sources. The economic downturn has had a significant negative impact on all of our arts organizations and now we are facing possible catastrophic elimination of funding from national, city, and county governmental sources. A stronger Arts Alliance along with a more informed and engaged committee is going to make it easier to meet these challenges head on and develop the arts as a focal point for our community. How can you help? Patronize the arts; check out a museum, take in the symphony, join and support one of our county’s many arts organizations, talk to your leaders and businesses in support of the arts. The Cultural Arts is the building block for our Quality of Life and community sustainability. We are celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Polk County, what would we look like or have to offer with-out our Cultural Art assets? Polk County is blessed to have a great collection of Arts opportunities, historic heritage, architecture, venues and talent and it is up to us to keep them viable, on-going and strong. Mike LaPan

from the desk of thePresident

Mike LaPan


The Symphony Guild continues its holidaytradition of offering the spectacular“Holiday Concert!” The joy of the sea-son will be upon us all as a programof classics and favorites will be offered.Featuring the Imperial SymphonyOrchestra, the holiday concert is sched-uled for Monday, December 6, 2010 at 7:00pm at the Polk State College Fine ArtsTheatre,Winter Haven Campus.Tickets$15.00.Valet parking wil be provided.

We will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with“Champagne & Shamrocks ” on Friday,March 11, 2011 at 6:30 pm, with theOrlando Philharmonic Orchestra.WinterHaven will really be dressed in green as wepresent our 17th annual fund raiser con-cert. With free champagne at your table,elegant hors d’oeuvres and delectabledesserts will be served to perfection! Thisevent will be held at Nora Mayo Hall. MainStreet Winter Haven will co-produce thisevent.Tickets $100.00.Valet parking wil be provided.

Concluding our season will be the “YoungPeople’s Concert” Sunday, May 1, 2011,featuring the Harrison Arts CenterSymphony Orchestra presented as a freecommunity event to the public.We notonly salute the Harrison Center’s orches-tra in performance, but also support theeducational opportunity it affords ouryouth as a county-wide performing artshigh school. Concert time will be 3:00 pmat Polk State College Fine Arts Theatre,Winter Haven campus.

The Symphony Guild of Winter Haven,a non-profit organization, proudly enters itstwentieth season of “nurturing the musi-cal arts.”

It is our mission to bring the symphonicexperience to as many citizens in our com-munity through a series of concerts andactivities during our performanceseason.The Symphony Guild has establishedstudent scholarship programs at Polk StateCollege, enabling qualifying students theopportunity to continue their educationalpursuits. Our cultural tradition continuesthrough the 2010-2011 season.

To swing into our new season, theOver-55-Dance-Band will be presentedin concert on Theatre Winter Haven’sstage, on Tuesday, October 5, 2010.Whileyou tap your feet in your seat or dare todance in the aisle, you will be entertainedgalore listening to the big band dancefavorites of the 30s, 40s and 50s! Thisevening will begin at 6:30 pm with a mem-ber social and wine tasting in the Ridge ArtAssociation’s gallery, followedby the concert at 7:30 pm. Guild memberswill receive complimentary tickets basedon the level of membership renewal. Non-member tickets are $15 per person.

Nurturing the Arts

ine Roses

Holiday Concert

Champagne Shamrocks

Young People’s Concert

2010-2011 SEASON

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Front Row L to R: Polly Kasprzak, Jane Pritchard,Andrea Oliver, Cindy Alexander.

Back Row L to R: Jane Patton, Jim Malless, Joyce Otte,Tom Freeman, Greg Sanoba, John DeYoung

What’s New in the Arts!


Polk Arts AllianceHosts 4th AnnualCARP AwardsBy Lauren Anderson

Members of the Polk Arts Alliance Board of Directors and Cultural Arts Council gathered together on the evening of December 14th, 2010 to honor volunteers within the community in the 4th Annual Community Arts Recogni-tion Program (CARP) sponsored by Allen & Company. The Lakeland Center buzzed with activity as guests anticipated the 6:00pm ceremony hosted by the Lakeland Center to a wonderful reception, food and libations. Attendees ranged from nonprofit representatives and their families to politicians, city officials and dignitaries from around the county. The Polk Arts Alliance awarded individuals whose nominators believed them to embody a spirit of volunteerism and advocacy for the arts. Grate-ful coworkers and community members recognized Cindy Alexander from the Lake Wales Arts Council, Andrea Oliver-Clark from Southeastern University, John DeYoung from the Bartow Adult Concert Band, Tom Freeman from Bok Tower Gardens, Polly Kasprzak from Explorations V Children’s Museum, James Malless from Arts on the Park, Joyce Otte from the Lake Wales Arts Center, Jane Pritchard from Theatre Winter Haven, Cindy Ross from the Polk Arts Al-liance, Jane Patton from the Polk Arts Alliance, and Gregory A. Sanoba from Platform Art. The recipients took home ceramic artwork by local artist Randy Glotfelty created specifically for the event.

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Cindy Ross (outgoing President) and Mike LaPan (Incoming President)

Photography Students Capture theirCreativity in Downtown LakelandBy Lauren Anderson Laura Moyano, elementary Visual Art Specialist and middle school Creative Photography teacher at Rochelle School of the Arts, utilizes downtown Lakeland as a scenic backdrop to teach young photography students about cultural changes and to help them develop their own unique perspectives, connecting the past to the present through photography exercises while stimulating discussion over the concepts of time, history, and culture. As Ms. Moyano reflects upon 18 years of teaching in Polk County, she remembers a time before mainstream digital media. Prior to working for Rochelle, Ms. Moyano served as Davenport School of the Arts’ first photography teacher; back then, her knowledge of developing film in the mysterious darkroom led her to take on this position. Today, the darkroom maintains its mystique and as the art of photography evolves and pushes forth, Ms. Moyano preserves tradition as she exposes students (sometimes for the first time) to relics such as Polaroid film. Ms. Moyano and her students reach an underlying message that touches the essence of art and humanity, one that she incor-porates into a living and organic philosophy. She states, “beyond the concrete and technical aspects of art lies a deeper message whereby creative minds realize, Art is a way to communicate.” She encourages students to consider the stories they wish to convey, moods they wish to evoke, and how they desire others to receive these through photographs. Ms. Moyano inspires and teaches her students that ‘all is revolving as well as evolving.’ She elucidates her point downtown, when students must take contemporary pho-tographs and convert them into antiquated ones using Photoshop’s darkroom technique. Ms. Moyano explains that ‘culture becomes a richer experience if you relate the now to the then.’ Certainly, technology changes with the years; yet, how artists feel when they perceive the intricacies of the world persists through time, and their ultimate desire to communicate ‘and create’ remains true for all. The survival of the transcendent artistic experience depends upon community and family support for the arts in schools and at home. Yet, Ms. Moyano feels that with the advent of newer technology, children suffer estrangement from a hands-on discovery of their inner creativity, because the home environment consists more of videogames than of vital tools such as paints, brushes, sketchbooks, and scissors. In fact, she explains that as little as 18 years ago, ‘children came to school with more experience and confidence with something as elementary as cutting and gluing.’ Today, students’ lack of self-confidence manifests itself when they consistently question Ms. Moyano about the validity of their work. In the past, she says students ‘didn’t question, is it right or wrong?’ The new generation of children may possess the ability to, as she states, ‘tell me how to do things on the computer,’ but within their technical paradigm, insecurity with the production process hinders the full exploration and pleasure involved with delv-ing into abstraction and the imagination. In the classroom, Ms. Moyano finds herself on a quest to connect the technical with the theoretical, the concrete with the sublime. With gratitude for a burgeoning arts community, Ms. Moyano encourages families to spend more time in any of the county’s gal-leries, museums, sculpture gardens, festivals, or parks. She feels the community benefits when it nurtures young artists. Support allows children to grow to their full potentials as expressive, thoughtful, and contributing adults.

Arts In Education

Special Thanks to

Allen & Companyfor their continued support and sponsorship!

Bianca Mairena, Aspire

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ducationArts In EducationNew Year Brings New Hopes forKathleen High School Art TeacherBy Lauren Anderson

As Art Teacher Lesli Platt enjoys her 29th year in public education at Kathleen High School, she reflects upon the experiences that influence her as a teacher, shares her hopes for the expansion of the arts department, and discusses her wishes for her students’ futures. Ms. Platt’s early discovery of her own exceptional talents connects her with her students as they refine their skills. While Kathleen High School’s arts department grows, Ms. Platt hopes that her students gather the fruits of their educations and seek out fulfilling and creative paths. Ms. Platt remembers herself as “an artist as far back as four years old.” While only eleven, she created her first oil paintings. Upon her sixteenth year, she instructed art to a group of women in their forties. Ms. Platt currently dedicates her time and wisdom to Draw/Paint 1, 2, 3 and AP art students at Kathleen High School. Although her artistic influence spans cities in the form of murals at Lake Gibson High School, Centennial Middle School, The First United Methodist Church of Plant City, and several private homes, Ms. Platt humbly remarks, “I do not think of myself as a muralist.” Rather, she considers herself a teacher first and foremost. She explains, “I concentrate much of my free time working on example assignments.” Both Ms. Platt and her students benefit as she seeks out new and fresh techniques to demonstrate. Ms. Platt looks forward to the development of the visual arts department at Kathleen High School. She feels grateful to work with Ceramics and Photography instructor Kathie McNichol; after ten years, the department has grown enough to enjoy a second teacher. Kathleen High School currently offers two studio labs, a ceramics lab, and courses in painting, drawing, and photography to its students. Alongside the school’s emergent visual arts department, students enjoy active music, theater, and dance departments. It has been proven that students in the arts demonstrate higher aptitude in general education courses and exemplify qualities pertinent to their successes within the workforce. Ms. Platt further explains that “taking art has given students a work ethic that future employers of any job choice will find desirable and invaluable.” Moreover, Ms. Platt expresses that the courses serve to train students as “creative problem solvers and innovative thinkers,” as well as “self-motivated, driven, and high achieving” individuals. More than equip young men and women to meet the challenges of a competitive economy, Ms. Platt suggests that art also provides them with confidence, a positive self image, and poise. She expounds that “there is a level of self-reliance and discipline in students enrolled in an arts program that guides them throughout their lives.” Advocacy for the arts begins with students’ families and extends out into the corporate world. Parents may show their support simply with their presence at exhibitions, recitals, concerts, etc. Ms. Platt states with eloquence and honesty, “the long term benefits of arts programs goes far beyond enhancement of the school environment. Students in the arts have a more well rounded and global view of society.” Movement toward a more conscious society may truly begin with a trip to a student art exhibition or funds for a set of acrylics. While Ms. Platt shows her support as she shares her knowledge with students at Kathleen High School, what small steps can you make to help ensure the survival of the arts in schools?

Photography TeacherIlluminates the Past to Inspire Students By Lauren Anderson Christina Edmonds, Photography Arts teacher for Davenport School of the Arts,immerses students in history so that they may come to understand the pioneers ofvisual arts and thereby explore the origins of their own talents. Ms. Edmonds’transformative classes allow students to realize and claim their artistic identities,a feat that influences the children well into adulthood. Ms. Edmonds shows herstudents that they, too, may use their creative potential to communicate theirpersonal thoughts and feelings. Her coalescence of history and technique in theclassroom equips her students with stronger senses of culture and confidence,invaluable gifts that will serve them well into their adult lives. Ms. Edmonds feels that art history provides a basis for students to “connect with the world,with the past, and with visual culture.” Young photographers touch upon the nature of the human condition as they examine works dating as far back as the 1800’s. Her students discoverthat the artists of bygone eras communicate specific ideas and emotions in their creations; moreimportantly, the children discover that they can relate to them. Ms. Edmonds encouragesstudents to connect with artists from the past through activities such as the homage, wherethe class must emulate the style of a famous photographer. She explains with excitement that“now they’ll see a work a work and say “that looks just like an Ansel Adams!’” According to Ms. Edmonds’ research, “children decide whether or not they are artistsbetween the ages of 10 and 12.” She further explains that the children who believe they lackthe ability to create art usually shy from the activity even in adulthood. Ms. Edmonds strives to help students realize that they all possess creative potential, even those who believe otherwise. Students who foster their creativity eventually come to understand the intimate nature of visual art, whereby the creator depicts a message that connects him with the viewer “human to human,” Ms. Edmonds explains. Ms. Edmonds feels passionately that “our kids are our future, and we have to invest in them everything we’ve got.” Visual art serves as one method for students to communicate the aspects of their lives they see as meaningful. Moreover, Ms. Edmonds explains that the arts provide alternative methods for students to “express their understanding, think critically, and reach creative solutions.” She advises families and teachers to “talk to your kids. Find out what is meaningful to them. Support them with enthusiasm!”

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Spring is a very exciting time of the year with so much to celebrate, so many events to enjoy and experience. This spring seems to be the anniversary year; it is Polk County’s 150th Anniversary year with ongoing events throughout the year and many at the Historic Museum; the Tigers 75thAnniversary in Lakeland, downtown Historic Bartow’s 60th Bloomin’ Arts Festival weekend March 5th, includ-ing PAA’s 5th Annual Race for the Arts on Saturday; Theatre Winter Haven’s

Bright Star Performing Arts Competition for Youth performance on March 25th; the 40th Annual Lake Wales Art Show March 26-27th

including the Student Exhibit and competition for Polk Countystudents; “Hog Wild Art Party” presented by the Bartow Perform-ing Arts Series in downtown Bartow on March 26; Fantasy of Flight’s 15th Anniversary; the 37th Annual Sun N’ Fun International Fly- in weekend March 29th – April 3rd (the 2nd largest air show in the world!) at Florida’s Official Aviation Museum & EducationCenter; the month of April includes the return of The ChildUnder the Sun Jazz Festival which is back and its bigger and better! On Saturday, April 9 Platform Art Party unveils “We’re not in Canvas Anymore” Mural Project that will then be presented to Lakeland Sister Cities to be displayed publically until it travels to Imabari, Japan as part of a formal cultural exchange (who knew?)

The PMoA Mayfaire-by-the-Lake in its 40th year will nowculminate to a weeklong festival that begins April 30th at Bok Tower Gardens with a concert by the ISO, then to downtownWinter Haven outdoor sculpture competition, with Mayfaire through Mothers Day weekend, and oh did I mention the Annie Leibovitz: WOMEN exhibit? This is just a sampling of events and anniversaries this spring. Our spring issue of Art-i-facts is full of events taking place all over Polk County, wherever you live there is something going on right in your backyard. And “they” say there is nothing to do in Polk County? Who is not readingArt-i-facts or checking our calendar of events? Tell them, will you!

We are also in the process of creating a commercial showcasing the Cultural Arts picture of Polk County that is our Quality of Life thanks to Videographer Mike Maguire…Coming Soon! And most exciting the Polk Arts Alliance has been selected by the Polk County Advertising Federation to be the recipient of their annual give back to the community project for this year and it is perfect timing. PAA and the Cultural Arts Council with the expertise ofthe Ad fed will launch the inaugural Polk County “Heart of theArts Festival” that will take place the entire month of October! This is in alliance with Americans for the Arts, National Arts and Humanities month. The Ad Fed will be helping to create the logo, marketing plan and advertising for the events to attract and brand Polk County as the destination for Cultural Art Tourism (as we always have been). As highlighted by TripAdvisor for 2011,CulturalTourism is one of the top 4 travel forecasts this year and we are poised to be the destination. We could not do this without the help and generous contribution of the Advertising Federation, Polk County will be the beneficiary and we Thank You!

message from theExecutive Director

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On December 21 of 2010, the troubled--and $65 million dollar---Broadway musical “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” was plagued by its fourth ac-cident since it began previews in November, when an actor performing an aerial stunt fell about 30 feet. His harness snapped and shazaam! He was hospitalized with serious back injuries. And this was the fourth such mishap with a show still in previews. No one has since uttered the theatre good luck mantra, “Break-a-leg.” $65 million is the latest cost of bringing a popu-lar movie series to the stage, proving no matter what you spend, there’s no guarantee of safety ---or success, as you’ll see below. The world of live entertainment is an expensive one, and save the cost of Ringling Bros circus tours, the cost of seeing something in “real time” often exceeds what the Egyptians may have spent on the Great Pyramid, even in today’s dollars. Now, we know movie budgets can run in the gazillions. “Spiderman 3”--the uncle to the stage version--came in at $258 million while “Avatar” trumped that at $280 million. The three Johnny Depp “Pirates” sagas totaled over $450 million, though when adjusted for infla-tion the single American movie record is held by Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton’s “Cleopatra” at $300 million (1963)--and it was a box office bust. Americans may take comfort that (adjusted for inflation once again) the Soviet Union production of “War and Peace” ran over $700 million (1967). What it lost at the bottom line is undoubtedlyburied in the archives of the KGB. Small wonder why the country still concentrates on pirouettes and pointe shoes. Still, taken together, the ultimate cost of live shows, Broadway and otherwise, could help calm the national debt. Let’s look at a few.

THE HIGH COSTOF GREASEPAINT

Frankenstein, 1981 The most expensive dramatic production tocome to Broadway in that decade, “Frankenstein”lasted just one night at the Palace Theater. Elaborate special effects and a ballooning budget behind extensive scenery (and the huge crewof stagehands to move it all around) made itimpossible for the production to withstand acritical panning. Igor just couldn’t please critics. Cost in today’s dollars: $26 million.

Cats, 1982 $5 million was its cost, so simply plug in $11 million if it opened in 2010. Cheap catnip bycomparison, considering it ran over 18 years.

Phantom of the Opera, 1988- the highest grossing show in history Cost maybe $12 million (that’s $21 million buckaroos today), but became the most successful production on Broadway, having brought in more than $690 million by 2009. The show’s success in-ternationally is truly phenomenal, playing to more than 80 million people in 124 cities and grossing over $5 billion. That figure makes “The Phantomof the Opera” the most successful entertainment venture of all time. (Warning, trivia ahead: In the movie version, the chandelier weighed 2.2 tons and alone cost $1.3 million, and was provided by Swarovski. It even had a stunt double for riskier scenes!)

Cirque du Soleil-1994 (Las Vegas) The show is an amazing achievement of human acrobatics and machinery. One of the many Cirque shows that combine circus, theatre, gymnastics, and music with a hint of spiritualism in a magnetic--and extremely expensive---extravaganza. One of their shows has been at Disney World forever. Origi-nal cost? $210 million.

Sunset Boulevard, 1994 This one is so expensive that regional theatres across America are reluctant to perform it. Despite winning 7 Tony awards, including Best Musical, Webber’s show lost money primarily because of its running costs. At least two full stage sets that require a basement and hydraulics come to life (imagine watching your house rise, while frombelow, comes a complete movie studio). Theaudiences adored the story, but the running costs were too high coining the term, “flop-hit.“ Two years running and it still lost over $20 million.

The Lion King, 1997 Well, Disney is very tight-pawed about costs, so no one knows the Broadway costs for certain. What is known is how much the movie grossed. Are you ready: $793,841,776--so far. The lion sleeps well tonight.

Mamma Mia-2001-$10 million The production has been seen by over 42million and grossed $2 billion worldwide. It’s on target to surpass PHANTOM. We shall see.

Wicked, 2002 Cost-$14 million smackers and needs $800,000 a week just to run. When the show opened inLondon the year earlier, it broke the record forone day sales--over $125,000!

Dance of the Vampires, 2002 Based on Roman Polanski’s 1967 horror movie spoof, ‘’The Fearless Vampire Killers,’’ and starring the onetime ‘’Phantom of the Opera’’ star Michael Crawford, ‘’Dance of the Vampires’’ tells the comic story of a lusty vampire (Mr. Crawford) who chases a vestal virgin across Lower Belabartokovich. A $12 million box office bloodsucker that lost its entire investment.

The Little Mermaid, 2008 In two years grossed over $60 million and cost (only) $15 million. However, it was swimming hard against the tide, critical, that is. Here’s the NY Times opening salvo: “Loved the shoes. Loathed the show.” Didn’t matter though, little girls loved Ariel and the shoes.

SOME OTHERS This decade saw “The Jersey Boys, “ 2005-$8million (still running), “Billy Elliot,” 2007-$20 million (still running), “Shrek,” 2008-$25 million (lasted less than a year) and “Lord of the Rings,” 2008-$25million (London only & Toronto-never opened onBroadway-maybe a lesson was learned?)

AND (are you ready….) THE MOST EXPENSIVE EVER

This dubious accolade is heaped upon aproduction called “The House of Dancing Water”in Macau, (Hong Kong) at about $250 million,another in the long line of Cirque productions. With five years of planning, two years of rehearsals and 258 automated fountains, it features the world’s largest freshwater pool at 160’ in diameter and 26 feet deep! The show requires 130 staff to run,auditioned over 7000 performers and cast 77 from 18 different countries. What is it about? Let me quote from the September 2010 opening:

“The House of Dancing Water” is an epic story that transcends time and space. The show, set in an extraordinary Kingdom where nature’s magic reigns, promises to take audiences on an awe-inspiring journey through the heights and depths of human emotion; from the abyss of Sadness and Anger, to the heights of Desire and the summit of Joy, between the cliffs of Fear and through to a glorious resolution where Love triumphs over Hate and its sinister forces.

Sounds like many marriages I know….

Norm Small

The TWH production of “The Sound of Music” will cost around $40---thousand, that is.Unless we have to fly the nuns.

Tuesday Afternoon3-6 pm. Kappy Williams teaches

young art students ages 7-15.Call 533-2600 for more information.

Tuesday Evening6:30-8:30 pm. Beginning watercolorwith Kappy Williams. Call 533-2600for more information or to register.

www.bartowartguild.com

Bartow will be “bloomin’” with artists, antique cars, quilts, and flowers the weekend of March 5th and 6th. The annual Bloomin’ Arts Festival will be held around the grounds of the Polk County Historical Courthouse and up and down the main streets of downtown. The artists will display their works for sale and will be competing for the many prize money awards. There is a student show as well. The Quilt Show will be displayed inside the courthouse. Many will be for sale. Saturday the 5th is the car show with many classic and antique cars lined up along Broadway Avenue. Theinformation booth is the location for artists information and where one may buy a special “Bloomin’ Arts” t-shirt. This year a tote bag has been created from the artwork especially created for the show. The Bartow Art Guild has printed notecards with members’ paintings and will be for sale also at the information booth. Each year the Guild sells raffle tickets at the Festival for the Scholarship Fundraiser. The winning ticket will receive a beautiful painting donated by Bartow Art Guild President Tara Milliken. The Guild will have a tent set up to sell the raffle tickets. The fund will be awarded to a student artist in May.

Dimensions Art Exhibit The annual Dimensions Art Exhibit which features mem-bers of the Bartow Art Guild will be held in the Historical Polk County Courthouse during the months of March and April. The theme for this year’s show is “Live, Love, and Laugh Out Loud.” Artists participating in this exhibit are: Jane Bryant, Amalia and Lara Fredericksen, Kim Peter, Kati D’Amore, and Beverly Williams. A variety of artworks will be on display featuring oils, watercolors, drawings, and photography. The courthouse is open from Tuesday through Saturday from 9-5 pm.

Art Guild Meetings Meetings are held in the Adult Lounge at the Bartow Civic Center starting at 7:00 pm. Guests are welcome. March 21-The program will be about Printmaking. Karen De Michael will be the featured artist. April 18-Al Kriston, sculptor, will give the program ex-plaining his methods and materials used in his sculptures. May 6th-Dinner and Officer installation.

Facebook and Website The Guild has a website and a Facebook page whereinformation can be obtained and comments made. There is a gallery of artists on the Facebook page. The address is: www.bartowartguild.com and you can find the Facebook link there.


A r t C l a s s e sClasses are taught at the Bartow Art Guild building at 1240 E. Main Street.

Wednesday Morning9:30 am-12 noon.

Ivy Monsees teaches a beginning oil class.Call Ivy at 683-4466 for information.

Thursday Morning9:30 am-12 noon. Advanced waterclolor

class taught by Martha Post.Call 533-2884 for information.

Thursday Afternoon3-6 pm. Kappy Williams teaches

young artists 7-14. Phone533-2600 for more information

Submitted by: Martha Post, Publicity – 533-2884

January through May is always busy at our Gallery. Besides displaying works by our members, we also sponsor another special show. As I write this, our Fine Arts show is hanging for all to see. February is the time for members who do 3-d art (weaving, sculpture), decorative paint-ing and fabric art to display their projects. This is always a fun show as we never know what may be entered. Susan Aschenbrenner is in charge this year. March features 3 shows. The Frostproof Photography club will have its annual photo show. At the same time old and new quilts will be displayed for everyone’s viewing pleasure. No judging of quilts, just enjoyment of them. Our Wearable Art show will be March 8at 1:00 pm. The theme this year is Bubbles,Baubles and me. Kay Hutzelman is the chair-man. The cost is $15.00 and includes refresh-ments. All outfits are decorated (some are completely made) by our members. April features our student art show. We are still waiting for dates. There will be element and High School art. Every Tuesday is a drawing class for old children and Thursday is children’s art.These classes have an on-going displayat the Gallery. CLASSES:•PatBowencontinuestoteachacrylicsand oils every Monday morning and evening.

•MarthaNeherteachesbeginningbeading on Tuesday mornings.

•TomFreemanwillbeteachingacrylics in February. Call for dates and times.

•CeramicsandClay-weneedmorestudents to offer these but teachers are now available. Recent elections were held and Mrs.Martha Neher is the new President replacing Judy Jackson. The Gallery Director is Marilyn Fuller. Congratulations to these hard-working women. For more information, call the FrostproofArt League and Gallery at 863-635-7271for more information regarding these events or classes.


Florida FiduciaryINVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Dan ClarkInvestment Advisor

116 S. Tennessee Ave., Suite 110Lakeland, FL 33801

www.floridafiduciary.com863.688.0900888.483.9641

863.688.0373 Fax

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Platform Art produces two unique cultural events each year called art parties. The themed eventsare dynamic and edgy, and appeal to a broad spectrum of individuals from young adults through seniorcitizens. Each art party is held in a unique location, and showcases emerging talent in visual art, film,fashion, sound and performance art. Platform Art parties have been held in warehouses, empty officebuildings, the local airport, a community college, historic museum and at church facilities. These diverse locations allow Platform Artto reach out to all segments of the community, providing a taste of all the arts in one evening for a modest admission fee.

Platform Art Party #17: We’re Not in Canvas Anymore takes place Saturday April 9, 2011 from 7-10pm. The venue, on the top floor of the SunTrust Building at 210 South Florida Avenue in downtown Lakeland, offers Platform Art Party attendees a 360 degree view of the beautiful Lakeland skyline.

Art Party #17 features the culmination of many months work on a Platform Art community project to create a mural in collaboration with professional artist/educator Paula Allen, Lakeland Sister Cities, City of Lakeland, Parker St Ministries, St Joseph’s Academy and Prodigy Lakeland. The Mural, an artwork composed on four panels of handmade paper that each measure four feet by four feet will be unveiled at Platform Art Party #17, then presented to Lakeland Sister Cities to display publically until it travels to Imabari Japan as part of a formal cultural exchange. This project serves as a model for expanded relationships with other Sister Cities and a permanent mural to benefit the Lakeland community. Visit us at www.platformart.org to learn more.


Florida Dance Theatre’s Summer Intensive & The Earl Mosely Institute of the Arts

Join Florida Dance Theatre for ourTwo-week Summer Intensive June 13th – June 25th!!!

You are invited to audition for our Summer Dance Intensive! Participate in an exciting, fun and rigorous training program. Come explore various dance forms and become educated on a variety of dance concepts and history through seminars and workshops. Students will have the opportunity to train with master teachers, FDT Company dancers and perform original choreography in a final performance held at the end of the session. This program is designed for students ages 10-25 who are committed to enhancing their dance training. The program is geared to providing students with a chance to explore a variety of dance techniques with Ballet as a core component. A focus is also placed on educating dancers about dance history, choreography, and main-taining healthy lifestyles. Participants of the FDT Sum-mer Intensive will gain the technique and experience that will build their knowledge, strength and ability to move forward in their future endeavors Florida Dance Theatre strives to increase awareness and appreciation of dance. We allow each student, re-gardless of age, proficiency level, or aspiration, to ob-tain the correct training and experience to enjoy dance. Students have the chance to experience the self enrich-ing benefits of rigorous training, physical and mental discipline and artistic expression all on a journey that is enjoyable and fulfilling. We are dedicated to training dancers, whether they intend to pursue a professional career or simply want to enjoy the art of dance. A housing plan is also available for senior division students! Call now to receive additional information (Video submissions are eligible). Register now to be eli-gible for our early bird rate! Please contact us for any additional information or questions

Audition Requirements: • $10 Audition Fee • Headshot • Application • Resumé of Training • Video submissions will be accepted (DEADLINE April 15th) No longer than 5 minutes including basic barre and center adagio, allegro and pointe work if applicable.MAIL TO: FDT, P.O. Box 831, Lakeland, FL 33802 For more information call (863) 802-0399

Audition Dates forFLORIDA DANCE THEATRE & EMIALAKELANDFlorida Dance Theatre Saturday, February 12Junior Division 12:30 pm – 1:30 p.m. Ages 10 – 14 Senior Division 1:30 pm – 3:00 p.m. Ages 15 – 25 Please note: Age is used as a general guideline. Each student will be evaluated and placed according to the level best matched to their technique and maturity. Bring Pointe Shoes.

305 West Main • Lakeland, Florida 33815863-802-0399 • [email protected]

www.floridadancetheatre.org

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ST. PETERSBURGGibbs High School/Pinellas County Center for the ArtsFriday March 18th Earl Mosely Institute of the Arts (EMIA)Summer Intensive July 10–August 6 (Ages 13 & above)[email protected]• EMIA’s stellar line-up of internation-

ally-known residential artists pro-vides students with the highest tech-nical training and personal support. Florida Dance Theatre Directors, Carol Erkes & Ferdinand De Jesus, are part of the faculty.

• Students are encouraged to learn from one another, creating a global community of dancers who have the opportunity to experience and share the traditions and the arts of many cultures.

• EMIA celebrates diversity: ethnic, socio-economic, geographic, and physical.

• Over 90% of its students receive par-tial or full scholarships.

• EMIA seeks gender balance, averag-ing 33% male dancers annually.

• Students have represented over 16 states and 11 foreign countries.

• The program consists of two two-week sessions held at The Marvel-wood School, Kent, CT.

• Dancers take Technique classes in ballet, modern, African, tap, hip-hop, theatre jazz, composition and Yoga. Special workshops are offered by guest artists.

• Workshops are provided covering wellness and nutrition, college prep, the business of dance, theatre talks, body conditioning and many more.

• During each session students re-search the pioneers of dance in the interdisciplinary program: Move-ment That Lights the Soul presenting their findings in a performance each session.

• Students attend Repertory classes and rehearsals for weekly perfor-mances for peers, families and the community.

• Students are encouraged to partici-pate in the two student choreogra-phy concerts.

• EMIA provides free outdoor dance concerts for the local community.

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Rebecca “Becky” Yeagerwas born in New York where she played soccer, along with dancing, cartwheels and beating up boys, in a little league team her father coached. She thenfollowed her sister’s example and found a passion for figure skating. On moving to North Carolina, she found the Cary Ballet and enrolled in a musical theatre class, to aid with her skating. At age 10 she began ballet and found her new passion. By age 11 she began training at various summer intensive programs including Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Charleston Ballet, Florida’s Harid Conservatory and Pacific NW Ballet inSeattle. In high school she received private training with master teachers and also won “Best Dancer” for her high school performance of “A Chorus Line.” At age 17 she left home to train at the North Carolina School of the Arts where she graduated in 2005. Her first profes-sional contract was at the Columbia City Ballet in South Carolina. She wasn’thappy. Having to match the other 25 corps members she couldn’t help but feel like a machine. The weekly weigh ins were also not a fun experience. It was a great company but not for her.She was looking for more freedom as adancer, a world of more contemporary ballet and modern styles. She did herresearch and thought seriously about Chicago until her mother discovered Florida Dance Theatre. She and her mom drove to Lakeland to see what it was about. After meeting the directors, “Carol & Freddie” she was ready to give it a chance. They shared the same inter-est and passion for dance as she had. There was not a goal about weight or being a clone. “ After the first week of classes and rehearsals, I fell in love,” states Ms. Yeager. “It was a wonderful change from the classical grind I was used to.” After 3 seasons she knows she made the right decision.


999 Avenue H, NE • Winter Haven, FL 33881 • 863-297-1000 • www.polk.edu

Each spring, Polk County residents look forward to the activities unique to the season—outdoor art shows, base-ball training campus, boating, and the Back on Campus program offered on the Winter Haven campus of Polk State Col-lege. Each March the Polk State College Foundation offers an afternoon lecture series on a variety of topics of interest to the community in the Winter Haven Student Center. This year, the program will be held from Monday, March 7 through Thursday, March 10. Each afternoon program features three different lecturers and begins with a 12:45 p.m. welcome by a College administrator prior to the start of the first lecture at 1:00 p.m.

Lectures are one hour long with a 15-minute break between sessions. Tuition is free thanks to the generosity of former Polk State College Humanities Professor Helene Schulz, who founded the program. A variety of topics will be presented by Polk State College administrators, faculty, students, and community members. Topics covered this year are: “An Enormous Crime:” a book review, “Muslims in America,” “The History of American Investing,” “ Goings-on in Win-ter Haven,” “Architecture Then and Now,” “What’s Your Dosha, Baby?,” “Water Conservation,” “Stresses in Our Later Life,” “The Over-55 Show Band,” and musical selections by the Polk State College music students. This series is open

to all ages, and participants may attend one or all of the programs. To register for the events, please contact Sharon Bevis by phone at (863) 297-1050, or via e-mail at

[email protected].

Also planned this spring is the annual “Wise and Witty Women and Many Magnificent Men” luncheon, which will feature author and motivational speaker Karyn Buxman. Recip-ient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Applied Therapeutic Humor, Karyn provides insight on the healing power of laughter to manage stress, illness, and relationships. This event will be held on March 30 on the Winter Haven campus and on March 31 on the Lakeland campus. Tickets are $40 per person. For more informa-tion, please contact Lynda McDuff by phone at (863) 297-1071, or via e-mail at [email protected].

The student production, “To Be Young, Gifted, and Black” by Lorraine Hansberry, will be held

Tuesday, March 29 through Sunday, April 3. Performances start at 7:30 p.m. each

night except Sunday, which will have a 2:30 p.m. matinee. Performances

will be held in the Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $8

and may be purchased in the box office one hour prior to

each performance. Polk State College faculty,

staff, and students will be admitted without

charge with an ID card.

Karyn Buxman

The Drive Is On...TO SUPPORT THEARTS IN FLORIDA

This year at renewal time, choose a Florida State of the Arts license plateand help fund important programs in Polk County including

the visual arts, theatre, music and dance.

Already renewed your tag? Simply visit your local tag office, turn in yourcurrent plate and receive your new one on the spot for a small handling fee.

Patrons of the arts tag may claim a $20 tax deduction for the charitable donation.

www.polkartsalliance.org SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!

Invest in Polk County’s Cultural Arts!

Want to know more aboutThe Polk Arts Alliance?

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The mission of the Polk Arts Alliance is to cultivate anenvironment in which all the arts flourish. The PAA willaccomplish this through coordination, promotion, advocacy, education and economic development. If you enjoy arts and cultural activities and believe that they are important to our quality of life in Polk County, please consider joining us as a patron of the arts. The Polk Arts Alliance and our cultural arts community need your support.

Polk Arts Alliance Membership Investment Categories

PAA Membership Levels:q Diamond Patron $2,500q Platinum Patron $1,000q Gold Patron $500q Silver Patron $250q Bronze Patron $125q Family $60q Individual $35q Artist/Educator $30q Senior/Student $20

Non-Profit PAAMembership Dues:

(Based on Budget Size)

q Under $50,000 $35

q $50,000-$99,999 $50

q $100,000-$199,999 $100

q $200,000-$499,999 $150

q Over $500,000 $200

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Bartow, FL 33831-0727THANK YOU FOR YOUR INVESTMENT IN THE ARTS!

The Polk Arts Alliance is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. All memberships and donations are tax deductible and enable the PAA to promote the cultural, historic and educational activities available in Polk County.

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1 - BARTOWBartow Art GuildP.O. Box 1644 • Bartow, FL 33831863-534-1877 • www.bartowartguild.com

Joe Tedder Tax Collector’sOffice/KIDS Tag Art430 E. Main Street, Bartow, FL 33830863-899-8200

Polk Arts AllianceP.O. Box 727 • Bartow, FL 33831863-804-0494 • [email protected]

Polk County Historical Museum100 East Main Street • Bartow, FL 33830863-534-4385 • www.polkcountymuseum.org

2 - DAVENPORTDavenport School of the Arts8 W. Palmetto St. • Davenport, FL 33837863-421-3247 • www.davenportschoolofthearts.com

3 - FORT MEADEHistorical Society of Fort Meade1 N. Tecumseh Ave. • P.O. Box 1021Fort Meade, FL 33841

4 - FROSTPROOFFrostproof Art League & GalleryP.O. Box 654 • 12 E. Wall St. • Frostproof, FL 33843863-635-7271

Ramon Theater15 E. Wall St. • Frostproof, FL 33843863-635-7222 • [email protected]

5 - HAINES CITYHaines City Community Theatre, Inc.801 Ledwith Ave. • P.O. Box 1452Haines City, FL 33845863-421-1893 • www.hainescitytheatre.com

6 - LAKELANDArts On The Park115 North Kentucky Ave. • Lakeland, FL 33801863-680-2787 • www.artsontheparklakeland.org

Bach Festival of Central FloridaP.O. Box 2764 • Lakeland, FL 33806863-299-2555 • 863-439-3055www.bachfestivalofcentralflorida.org

Citrus Lakes Chorus1413 Hammock Shade Dr. • Lakeland, FL 33809863-815-9783 • www.citruslakeschorus.com

Explorations V Children’s Museum109 N. Kentucky Ave. • Lakeland, FL 33801863-687-3869 • www.explorationsv.com

Florida Air Museum at Sun ’n Fun4175 Medulla Road • Lakeland, FL 33807863-644-2431 • www.sun-n-fun.org

Florida Dance Theatre305 W. Main St. • P.O. Box 831 • Lakeland, FL 33802863-802-0399 • www.floridadancetheatre.org

Florida Southern College111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr. • Lakeland, FL 33801863-680-4117 • www.flsouthern.edu

Imperial Symphony OrchestraP.O. Box 2623 • Lakeland, FL 33806863-688-3743 • www.imperialsymphony.org

Lakeland Art GuildP.O. Box 353 • Lakeland, FL 33802863-646-8264 • www.lakelandartguild.org

The Lakeland Center701 W. Lime Street • Lakeland, FL 33815863-834-8111 • www.thelakelandcenter.com

Lakeland Choral Society, Inc.P.O. Box 3157 • Lakeland, FL 33802863-682-3305 • www.lakelandchoralsociety.org

Lakeland Community TheatreLake Mirror Theatre • 121 S. Lake Ave.P.O. Box 2603 • Lakeland, FL 33806863-603-7529www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com

Lakeland MontessoriMiddle SchoolP.O. Box 3528 • Lakeland, FL 33802863-398-9569 • www.lakelandmontessorimiddle.com

Lois Cowles Harrison CenterFor The Visual & Performing Arts750 Hollingsworth Rd. • Lakeland, FL 33801863-499-2855 • www.harrisonarts.com

Melvin Gallery (FSC)863-680-4743

Platform ART863-838-2262 • www.platformart.org

Polk Museum Of Art800 East Palmetto Street • Lakeland, FL 33801863-688-7743 •www.PolkMuseumofArt.org

Polk Theatre139 S. Florida Avenue • Lakeland, FL 33801863-682-7553 •www.polktheatre.org

Ridge Woodcarvers Club330 Vail Drive, Winter Haven, FL 33804www.ridgewoodcarversclub.org

Rochelle School of the Arts1501 N. Martin L. King Ave. • Lakeland, FL 33805http://schools.polk-fl.net/rochellearts/

Southeastern University1000 Longfellow Blvd. • Lakeland, FL 33801-6034863-667-5000 • www.seuniversity.edu

The Tuesday Music ClubP.O. Box 2524 • Lakeland, FL 33803www.musicclublakeland.org

7 - LAKE WALESHistorical Lake Wales Society325 S. Scenic Hwy. • Lake Wales, FL 33853863-678-4209 • www.cityoflakewales.com

Bok Tower Gardens1151 Tower Blvd. • Lake Wales, FL 33853863-676-1408 • www.boktowergardens.org

Lake Wales Arts Council1099 S.R. 60 E. • P.O. Box 608 • Lake Wales, FL 33859863-676-8426 • www.lakewalesartscouncil.org

Lake Wales Little Theatre411 N. Third St. • P.O. Box 3428Lake Wales, FL 33859-3428863-676-1266 • lwlt.org

Ridge Music Teachers Association42 Hickory Hammock Rd. • Lake Wales, FL 33859863-676-9791 • [email protected]

Warner Southern College13895 Hwy. 27 • Lake Wales, FL 33859863-638-7225 • www.warner.edu

8 - POLK CITYFantasy of Flight1400 Broadway Blvd., S.E., Polk City, FL 33868863-984-3500 • www.fantasyofflight.com

9 - WINTER HAVENChampions Church Centerfor the Performing Arts1801 Havendale Blvd., Winter Haven, FL 33881863-294-3581 • www.godschmpions.com

Polk State College999 Avenue H, NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881Cultural Events: 863-297-1050 • www.polk.edu

Ridge Art Association210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., SW • Winter Haven, FL 33880863-291-5661 • www.ridgeart.org

Symphony Guild of Winter HavenP.O. Box 7721 • Winter Haven, FL 33883863-293-5214 • Fax: 863-293-4962

Theatre Winter Haven210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., SW • Winter Haven, FL 33880863-294-7469 • www.theatrewinterhaven.com

Cultural Arts Council Directory & MapPAA Cultural Arts Member Organizations

We are creating a new Arts Map andwelcome your input. If you are not “on

the map” or information is incorrect, please contact Polk Arts Alliance

[email protected]

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POLK THEATREThe Historic Polk Theatre continues one of the most ex-citing Performing Arts Series ever offered. In the Mood, Sunday, March 20, 2011 @ 4 PM. Tickets $35, $25 & $15. Have you heard the music that moved the na-tion’s Spirit? In the Mood is the 1940’s Big Band The-atrical Swing Dance Revue.” It’s the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Erskine Hawkins, The Andrew Sisters, Frank Sinatra and other greats of the 40’s. Featuring the company of 22 including the In the Mood Singers and Dancers with the sensational string of Pearls Big Band Orchestra. This is as authentic as it gets. In the Mood takes a retro look at the life and times of Ameri-ca’s greatest generation. Come immerse yourself in the swing, rhythm, jazzy, brassy, sentimental and romantic music of this important era. The last show in the series is in no way the least significant. Smokey Robinson, Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 7:30 PM. Tickets $60, $45 & $35. Come listen to his incredible roster of hits he had with The Miracles and as a solo performer includ-ing; “The Tears of a Clown,” “Crusin’” and “Being with you.” Don’t miss this stalwart of the soul genre – Mo-town in particular – in concert. Also this season we are offering a number of stand alone shows including the incredible Natalie Cole, Thursday, March 24, 2011 @ 7:30 PM. Tickets: $50, $40, $30, $20 and upper balcony. Join Natalie for an “Unforgettable” show. The unique style and sound of this five-time Grammy Award-Winner will captivate you as she takes you down the road of her career through music and memories. You will see why she is considered a living legend and has en-joyed an incredibly successful career like her father, Nat King Cole, before her. Last is The Young Rascals and

The Lovin’ Spoonful, Tuesday, April 5, 2011 @ 7:30 PM. Tickets $32, $25 & $20. With all the original band members and lead singers! Listen to the Rascals sing “In the Midnight Hour,” “Groovin’,” “I’ve Been Lonely Too Long,” “A Beautiful Morning and People Got to be Free.” The Lovin’ Spoonful sings, “Do You Believe in Magic,” “You Didn’t Have to Be So Nice,” “Day-Dream,” “Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind,” “Summer in the City” and “Nashville Cats.” Come and see the last in our Children’s Series, The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, Saturday, April 23, 2011 @ 2 & 4. Children FREE, adults $4. In World War II, the four Pevensie children: Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy are evacuated from London to the country house of an eccentric old professor. There, bored and restless, first Lucy and Edmund, then all four of the kids, make their way through an attic wardrobe in Narnia, a magical land of mythical creatures and talking animals. But Nar-nia is not perfect. It’s always winter and never Christ-mas since the White Witch began her rule. There are evil creatures as well as good and a traitor in their midst. Only the return of Aslan can bring victory in the coming battle to wind spring and freedom back to Narnia. First of the C. S. Lewis novels, Chronicles of Narnia.

Keep your eye out for some other special events such as, silent films with great organists accompanying, Live Karaoke, movie premiers, classic film festival and of course our fabulous, first run independent films.Check us out at www.polktheatre.org and Facebook and Twitter. Purchase tickets online or by calling 863.682.7553. See you at the Polk!!!

Polk Theatre, Inc.139 South Florida Avenue • Lakeland, FL 33801 • (863) 682-8227 • www.polktheatre.org


Learn about our geocaching, children’s activities and more at boktowergardens.org/visitOpen 365 Days a Year! • 1151 Tower Boulevard, Lake Wales, FL • (863) 676-1408

What’s in bloom? Find out now at boktowergardens.org/bloomDon’t miss our guided garden walks on your next visit to the Gardens! Available through April 15.

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Spring CalendarNOW SHOWINGJan. 4-Feb. 28: Exhibit “Old Time Tool Time.” Polk County Historical Museum, Bartow. FREE.863-534-4386.Feb. 18-Mar. 18: Sam Romero & Gil Rocha: We Are Not Related. Opening Reception Feb. 18, 7pm. Melvin Gallery, Florida Southern College, Lakeland. 863-680-4743.Feb. 28-Mar. 18: Faculty Exhibit. Mon.-Fri.10am-2pm. FREE. Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery. Polk State College, Winter Haven. 863-297-1050.Through Mar. 26: Retrospect and Restoration: Paintings by Humberto Calzada. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-7743.Through Mar. 26: The Big Picture. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-7743.Through Apr. 10: Student Exhibition:12th Congressional District Competition.Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-7743.Through Apr. 17: Heavy Metal. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-7743.Through May 22: Women’s Views. Polk Museumof Art, Lakeland. 863-688-7743.Through March 2012: 11th Annual FloridaOutdoor Sculputre Competition. In CentralPark Area of Downtown Winter Haven.

MARCH March: Kathleen Madigan. Date TBD. Historic Polk Theatre, Lakeland. 863-603-7529.Mar 1 thru Mar. 29: Advanced Watercolors (adults) with Jan Fetters, Session III. Tuesdays, 9am – 12noon. $125 non-members, $100 members. Lake Wales Arts Center. 863-676-8426.Mar. 1-31: Members Gallery: Student Art,Resurrection Catholic School. Arts On The Park, Lakeland. 863-680-2787.Mar. 1: An Evening with The Oak Ridge Boys. Youkey Theatre, 7:30pm, $65, $39. Lakeland Center, 800-745-3000.Mar.1-31: Allen Rokach Digital Photography Exhibit. 9am-5pm daily. Included with generaladmission. Bok Tower Gardens.www.boktowergardens.org; 863-676-1408.Mar. 2 thru Mar. 30: Beginning Drawing (ages 15 and up) with Ann R. Moore, Session III. Wednes-days, 3pm-5pm. $125 non-members, $100 members. Lake Wales Arts Center. 863-676-8426.Mar. 2: RAW TV. Bolin Studio, 7pm & 9pm. Southeastern University, Lakeland. 863-667-5119.Mar. 2-3: Disney Live presents Mickey’s Magic Show. 6:30pm. Youkey Theatre. Lakeland Center,800-745-3000.Mar. 2-5: FHSAA Boys Basketball Finals.Jenkins Arena, for more information: www.fhsaa.org. Lakeland Center.Mar. 3-6: Swing. Presented by the LakelandCommunity Theatre. Thurs.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm.Tickets: $20 Adults, $15 Students with ID and $10 for 18 & Under. Performances at the Historic Polk Theatre, Lakeland. 863-603-7529.Mar. 4: Vote for People’s Choice Award. Arts On The Park, Lakeland. 863-680-2787.

Mar. 5: Exhibit “Dimensions 2011: Bartow Art Guild.” Polk County Historical Museum, Bartow. FREE. 863-534-4386.Mar. 5: Easter Cantata presented by King’s Trail Christian Church. Ramon Theater, 15 E. Wall Street, Frostproof. FREE admission. 7 PM. For additional information please contact 863-635-7222 or visitwww.ramontheater.comMar. 5: Applause Talent Dance Competition. Youkey Theatre, 8:30am. Lakeland Center, 863-834-8100.Mar. 5: LRMC presents Cookin’ Men.Sikes Hall. Lakeland Center, 863-834-8115.Mar. 5: Student Reception: Creative Youth: 12th Congressional District Competition.Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 11am. Free admission. 863-688-5423.Mar. 5: Family Fun Workshop: Make It New! Sculptures. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland.10:30am-noon. Free admission. 863-688-5423.Mar. 6: Mardi Gras Nationals. Jenkins Arena, 10:30am-5:30pm. Lakeland Center, 863-834-8100.Mar. 7-10: Back On Campus. Mon.-Thurs. 1-5pm. Winter Haven Student Center Room 126. Polk State College, Winter Haven. 863-297-1050.Mar. 7 thru Mar. 28: Acrylics and Oils (all levels) with Lois Kimball, Session III. Mondays, 9am-12 noon. $125 non-members, $100 members. Lake Wales Arts Center. 863-676-8426.Mar. 7: Harlem Globetrotters. Jenkins Arena, 7pm. Lakeland Center, 800-745-3000.Mar. 8: The Sweetest Sounds Featuring All Saints Academy Strings. Tuesday Music Club, Lakeland. 863-701-2813.Mar. 10: Frank Sinatra Jr. Sinatra Sings Sinatra.Youkey Theatre, 2:30pm & 7:30pm. Tickets: $40, $65,$125. Lakeland Center, 800-745-3000.Mar. 11-13: Prime Time Dance Competition. Youkey Theatre. Lakeland Center, 863-834-8100.Mar. 12: The Repeatles – Ramon Theater 2nd Annual Music Series. 7 PM. 15 E. Wall Street, Frost-proof. The Repeatles perform 50’s & 60’s tunes by the likes of Buddy Holly, Elvis, The Everly Brothers, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles. A near sellout last year. Cost - $15 if purchased prior to March 12 or $20 at the door. Purchase online at www.ramontheater.com or call 863-635-7222.Mar. 12: Annual Art of Woodcarving Show & Competition. 9am-4pm. $4 per person, kids under12 & Scouts in uniform FREE. First Presbyterian Church, 175 Hollingsworth Dr., Lakeland.www.ridgewoodcarversclub.org.Mar. 12: Paint the Town Red! Gala Elegant “red-tie optional” fund-raiser, including buffet, silent auction, and music and dancing to the music of The Tams,featuring Little Red. 7pm. $150 and $100. Lake Wales Arts Center. 863-676-8426.Mar. 13: Gould Piano Trio with Robert Plane, clarinet. Brahms, Bartok and Schubert chamber works performed by internationally recognized British musi-cians. Special Sunday matinee: 2pm. $25 non-members, $20 members, $5 students. Updike Hall, Lake Wales Arts Center. 863-676-8426.Mar. 13: Polk Senior Games. Jenkins Arena, 1pm, free parking. Lakeland Center, 863-834-8100.

Mar. 14-18: Spring Break Art Camp for Children. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 9am-4:30pm. Fee for the week. Registration Required. 863-688-5423.Mar. 14-18: Spring Break Camp. Explorations V. K-6th Grade. Half day and full day pricing available. Lakeland. 863-687-3869.Mar. 14-18: Lakeland Community Theatre Camp. Historic Polk Theatre, Lakeland. 863-603-7529.Mar. 15: Opera Overtures. Preview of upcoming Metropolitan Opera HD telecast of Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor. 1:30pm & 7pm. $5.00. Lake Wales Arts Center. 863-676-8426.Mar. 15-16: Stage Read “The Who’s Tommy.” Mainstage. Theatre Winter Haven. 863-299-2672.Mar. 16: RAW TV. Bolin Studio, 7pm & 9pm. Southeastern University, Lakeland. 863-667-5119.Mar. 17: “The Wizard of Oz.” Youkey Theatre, 7:30pm. Lakeland Center, 800-745-3000.Mar. 17: St. Patrick’s Day Carillon Concerts.1pm & 3pm. Included with general admission.Bok Tower Gardens. www.boktowergardens.org;863-676-1408.Mar. 17-19: Original Sewing & Quilt Expo.Exhibit Hall & Sikes Hall Conference Center,8am-5:30pm, $10, for more informationwww.sewingexpo.com. Lakeland Center.Mar. 18: Chamber Music Concert. Bush Chapel, 7:30pm. Southeastern University, Lakeland. 863-667-5119.Mar. 18: View & Review: Critiquing Emerging Artists. 6-830pm. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. Guest critic: Adam Justice, Curator of Art. $15 forartists, $5 for audience. Cash bar. Artists mustpre-register. Free admission. 863-688-5423.Mar. 18: Unpland Improv TV. Bolin Studio, 6pm & 9pm. Southeastern University, Lakeland. 863-667-5119.Mar. 18: Moonlight Carillon Concert. 7:30pm. Half-price admission after 5pm. Bok Tower Gardens. www.boktowergardens.org; 863-676-1408.Mar. 18-19: Receiving for Photography, Jewelry and Pottery Show. 11am-4pm. Arts On The Park, Lakeland. 863-680-2787.Mar. 18-20: Star Systems. Youkey Theatre, (18) 3pm, (19-20) 8am. Lakeland Center, 863-834-8115.Mar. 18-20: Bach Festival Weekend of Baroque Opera & Instrumental Music. Fri., 7:30pm -First Presbyterian Church of Winter Haven. Dido & Aeneas Sat., 7:30pm - Lake Wales Arts Center.Sun., 4pm - All Saints Episcopal Church of Lakeland. [email protected]. 19: Family Fun Workshop: Make It New! Sculptures. Winter Haven Public Library.10:30am-noon. Free admission. 863-688-5423.Mar. 19: 180 Film Festival. Bush Chapel, 1pm. Southeastern University, Lakeland. 863-667-5119.Mar. 19: Creative Studies Series. Topic:“Lightning Rod or Enlightenment: Society’s Reaction to Sexual Orientation.” Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 5-7:30pm. $12 members, $15 non-members.863-688-5423.Mar. 19: Florida Southern College OperaTheatre & The Bach Festival of Central Florida: Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas. Two outstanding musi-cal ensembles join to present Purcell’s 1688masterpiece. 7:30pm. $15.00. Updike Hall, Lake Wales Arts Center. For more information, please call863-676-8426.


Mar. 19: Live at the Gardens! Concert Series: Juniper. 7:30pm. Additional ticket required;reservations recommended. Bok Tower Gardens.www.boktowergardens.org; 863-676-1408.Mar. 19: A2J Bluegrass & Dixie BluegrassExpress. Ramon Theater 2nd Annual Music Series.7 PM. 15 E. Wall Street, Frostproof. They perform a full range of hard driving, fast picking bluegrass with a great blend of harmonies. Cost - $15 if purchased prior to March 19 or $20 at the door. Purchase online atwww.ramontheater.com or call 863-635-7222.Mar. 19-20: Lakeland VW Classic. South Parking Lot, 9am-5pm, $5 plus 1 can of food, Parking fee for event is $2. Lakeland Center, 863-834-8100. Mar. 19 & 20: The Central Park Art Festival.Downtown Winter Haven. Ridge Art Association.863-291-5661.Mar. 20: In The Mood. Historic Polk Theatre,Lakeland. 863-603-7529.Mar. 20-21: Auditions for “The Sword And The Stone.” Academy Touring Show. Theatre Winter Haven. 863-299-2672.Mar. 22: Sacred Spaces Concert. First United Methodist Church, 7:30pm. www.imperialsymphony.org. Mar. 24: Natalie Cole. Historic Polk Theatre,Lakeland. 863-603-7529.Mar. 24: St. Johns River City Band: Satin Swing. Jazz, big band swing and Dixieland from one of Florida’s premier music ensembles. 7:30pm. $25 non-members, $20 members, $5 students. Updike Hall, Lake Wales Arts Center. 863-676-8426.Mar. 25: Awards Reception. 5-7pm. Arts On The Park, Lakeland. 863-680-2787.Mar. 25: The Brightest Star Competition. Talent competition presented by TWH Academy. Mainstage. Theatre Winter Haven. 863-299-2672.Mar. 25-26: Soul Food. Bolin Studio, Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sat. 2:30pm. Southeastern University,Lakeland. 863-667-5119.Mar. 25-27: Starpower National TalentCompetition. Youkey Theatre, (25) 5pm, (26-27) 8am. Lakeland Center, 863-834-8100.Mar. 25-27: “The Miracle Worker.” by William Gibson. Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm; Sun. 2pm. Lake Wales Little Theatre. Ticket Order Line 863-679-8587.Mar. 25-Apri. 8: Senior Studio Show. OpeningReception Mar. 25, 7pm. Melvin Gallery, Florida Southern College, Lakeland. 863-680-4743.Mar. 25-26 & Apr. 2: Frostproof’s Got Talent. Sponsored by Rotary Club. Ramon Theater, 15 E. Wall Street, Frostproof. 7 PM each night. Three events of Amateur Musical Talent competing for cash prize. Finals on April 2. This is a wonderful showcase for area talent. Cost to attend – Adults $10 per show or $25 for all three shows; Age 12 and under $5 per show or $10 for all three shows. Talent contestants may contact [email protected] or call her at853-635-8340 for additional information andapplication. Websites:www.ramontheater.com &www.frostproofevents.comMar. 26: Special Performance Series - Anthony Kearns. Sat. 7:30pm. Sold Out. Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery. Polk State College, Winter Haven.863-297-1050.Mar. 26: Night at the Museum Gala. For adults. 7pm. Explorations V Children’s Museum, Lakeland. 863-687-3869.Mar. 26: “Hog Wild.” A party event on the Bartow Perfrming Arts Series presented by Platform Art.7:30-10:30pm. Polk County Historical Museum,Bartow. 863-533-7125.

Mar. 26-27: Citizens Bank & Trust 40th Annual Lake Wales Art Show. More than 120 artists exhibit their works in painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, and jewelry. On the shores of Lake Wailes. 10am-5pm. For information call the Lake Wales Arts Council, 863-676-8426.Mar. 26-Apr. 17: 40th Annual Lake Wales Student Art Show. Michael Crews Gallery. Lake Wales Arts Center. Awards Sunday afternoon, Apr 17.863-676-8426. FREE.Mar. 26-27: 2011 Florida State Gymnastics Championships. Jenkins Arena, 8am both days.Lakeland Center, 863-834-8115.Mar. 26-27: Buckler’s Art & Craft Fair. Exhibit Hall, (26) 10am-5pm, (27) 10am-4pm, $6, $1 Children 4-12, Admission is good both days with a hand stamp, free parking. Lakeland Center, 863-834-8115. Mar. 27: TMC Scholarship Auditions. 3pmin the clubhouse. Tuesday Music Club, Lakeland.863-701-2813.Mar. 27: Music at Pinewood Concert Serieswith Eugene Flemm & Edward Dixon. 4:30pm. Additional ticket required; reservations required.Bok Tower Gardens. www.boktowergardens.org;863-676-1408.Mar. 29-Apr. 3: “To Be Young, Gifted and Black.” Tues.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2:30pm. Tickets $8. Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery. Polk State College, Winter Haven. 863-297-1050.Mar. 29-Apr. 3: International Fly-In & Expo. Florida Air Museum at the SUN ’n FUN, Lakeland. 863-644-2431.Mar. 29-Apr. 3: The Florida Air Museum Authors Corner & Speakers Series. At the SUN ’n FUN International Fly-In & Expo. SUN ’n FUN campus, Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, Lakeland.www.sun-n-fun.org.Mar. 29: An Evening with Marvin Hamlisch. Youkey Theatre, 2:30pm & 7:30pm. Tickets: $40, $65, $125. Lakeland Center, 800-745-3000.Mar. 30: Wise & Witty Women. Wed. 12-2pm. Winter Haven Student Center Room 126. Polk State College, Winter Haven. 863-297-1050.

APRIL Apr. 1: Vote for People’s Choice. Open until 9pm. Arts On The Park, Lakeland. 863-680-7743. Apr. 1: Exhibition Reception: Annie Leibovitz: Women. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 6-7:30pm. Free for members, $15 for non-members.863-688-5423.Apr. 1-3 & 8-10: “As You Like It.” Weekends only. Harrison School for the Arts. www.harrisonarts.comfor tickets and performance info.Apr. 1-3: “Othello.” Polk Theatre. Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sat. & Sun. 2:30pm. Southeastern University, Lakeland. 863-667-5119.Apr. 1-3: “The Miracle Worker.” by WilliamGibson. Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm; Sun. 2pm. Lake Wales Little Theatre. Ticket Order Line 863-679-8587.Apr. 2-Jun. 25: Annie Leibovitz: Women. Special exhibition fees apply. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-7743.Apr. 2: Family Fun Workshop: Magazine and Photo Collages. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 10:30am-noon. Free admission. 863-688-5423.Apr. 2-May 26: Alice Hansen “Florida Wildlife & Surroundings” Art Exhibit. 9am-5pm daily. Included with general admission. Bok Tower Gardens. www.boktowergardens.org; 863-676-1408.

Apr. 3-4: Auditions for “The Secret Garden.” Academy Production. Theatre Winter Haven.863-299-2672.Apr. 4: Piano Trio. First Presbyterian Church, 7:30pm. Southeastern University, Lakeland.863-667-5119.Apr. 4-22: Student Art Competition. Mon.-Fri. 10am-2pm. FREE. Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery. Polk State College, Winter Haven. 863-297-1050.Apr. 5: Opera Overtures. Preview of upcoming Metropolitan Opera HD telecast of Rossini’s comedy Le Comte Ory (Count Ory). 1:30pm & 7pm. $5.00. Lake Wales Arts Center. 863-676-8426.Apr. 5: The Young Rascals/The Lovin’ Spoonful. Historic Polk Theatre, Lakeland. 863-603-7529.Apr. 5-6: Stage Read “Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf.” Presented in the Ridge Art Gallery. Theatre Winter Haven. 863-299-2672.Apr. 6: RAW TV. Bolin Studio, 7pm & 9pm. Southeastern University, Lakeland 863-667-5119.Apr. 7: “A Night On Broadway.” Bush Chapel, 7:30pm. Southeastern University, Lakeland.863-667-5119.Apr. 8: Movie Premiere: Roundhousen’s Roast. Historic Polk Theatre, Lakeland. 863-603-7529.Apr. 8: Lake Wales Chorale. 40th Anniversary Con-cert: Michael Haydn’s Requiem Mass. Mozart’s Mass in C. 7:30pm. $10.00. Students: $5.00. First Method-ist Church, Lake Wales. For information and tickets, please call the Lake Wales Arts Council, 863-676-8426.Apr. 8: Unpland Improv TV. Bolin Studio, 6pm & 9pm. Southeastern University, Lakeland. 863-667-5119.Apr. 8: Special Performance Series - Double Grande. Fri. 7:30pm. Tickets $18 - limited seats.Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery. Polk State College, Winter Haven. 863-297-1050.Apr. 8-10: “The Miracle Worker.” by WilliamGibson. Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm; Sun. 2pm. Lake Wales Little Theatre. Ticket Order Line 863-679-8587.Apr. 8-17: “The Premature Corpse” by Mike Johnson performed by Haines City Community The-atre. Performance will be at 8:00 p.m. Friday and Sat-urday evenings and 2:30 p.m. Sunday matinees April 8-17. Ticket prices are $10.00. Haines City Community Theatre is located at 801 Ledwith Ave. in Haines City, Phone: (863) 421-1893.Apr. 9: Platform Art Party #17: We’re Not In Canvas Anymore. 7-10pm at the SunTrust Bldg., 210 S. Florida Avenue, 4th Floor, Lakeland.www.platformart.org.Apr. 9: Family Tree Climbing. Noon-5pm.Additional fee; reservations required. Bok TowerGardens. www.boktowergardens.org; 863-676-1408.Apr. 9-10: Over 55 Show Band. Sat. & Sun. 2pm. Tickets $8. Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery. Polk State College, Winter Haven. 863-297-1050.Apr. 10: Beethoven, Mass in C, and Duruflé, Requiem. Lakeland Choral Society and Orchestra,Dr. Larry Sledge, Director: St. Paul Lutheran Church, 4450 Harden Blvd., Lakeland. Tickets at the door: Adults, $15; Students $5.Apr. 12: Fun In The Sun Spring Fashion Show Luncheon. 11:30am-2pm. Tickets: $25. TuesdayMusic Club, Lakeland. 863-647-2057.Apr. 12: Masterworks #5 - An Evening ofBroadway. Youkey Theatre. A partnership withLakeland Community Theatre. 7:30pm.www.imperialsymphony.org.Apr. 12: “And The Beat Goes On.” Presented by Tuesday Music Club Scholarship Winners. Tuesday Music Club, Lakeland. 863-701-2813.Apr. 12: Smokey Robinson. Historic Polk Theatre, Lakeland. 863-603-7529.


Apr. 14-May 1: “Dearly Departed.” Mainstage. Theatre Winter Haven. 863-299-2672.Apr. 14-15: Earth Day “Grow Outside”Celebration. Reservations required; $5 students& chaperones. Bok Tower Gardens.www.boktowergardens.org; 863-676-1408Apr. 14-17: “Smoke On The MountainHomecoming.” Bush Chapel. Thurs.-Sun. 7:30pm, Sat.-Sun. 2pm. Joint production with LakelandCommunity Theatre. Southeastern University,Lakeland. 863-667-5119.Apr. 15-28: Senior Graphic Design Show.Opening Reception Apr. 15, 7pm. Melvin Gallery, Florida Southern College, Lakeland. 863-680-4743.Apr. 15: A Moveable Feast. Fund-raising event fea-turing different courses in different homes in Mountain Lake. $250. Limited capacity. For information, please call the Lake Wales Arts Council, 863-676-8426.Apr. 15: Jazz Band Concert. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 7:30pm. Southeastern University, Lakeland. 863-667-5119.Apr. 15: Curator Tour: Annie Leibovitz: Women. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. Free with admission. 863-688-7743.Apr. 15: Moonlight Carillon Concert. 7:30pm. Half-price admission after 5 p.m. Bok Tower Gardens. www.boktowergardens.org; 863-676-1408.Apr. 16: 30th Annual Children’s Festival.Explorations V Children’s Museum, Lakeland.863-687-3869.Apr. 16: Family Fun Workshop: Magazine and Photo Collages. Plant City Library. 10:30am-noon. Free admission. 863-688-5423.Apr. 16: Creative Studies Series. Topic: “Greed or Need: The Struggles Between Unnatural Consumption and Natural Resources.” 5-7:30pm. $12 members, $15 for non-members. 863-688-7743.Apr. 16-May 15: Student Exhibition:Free to Be Me: 3rd-5th Grade ElementaryStudents Exhibition. Polk Museum of Art,Lakeland. 863-688-5423.Apr. 16: Student Reception: Free to Be Me: 3rd-5th Grade Elementary Students Exhibition. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 10:30am and 1pm. Free admission. 863-688-5423.Apr. 16: Live at the Gardens Concert Series with Ben Prestage. 7:30pm. Additional ticketrequired; reservations recommended. Bok TowerGardens. www.boktowergardens.org; 863-676-1408.Apr. 16-17: PSC Music Student Concerts. Sat. & Sun. 2:30pm. FREE. Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery. Polk State College, Winter Haven. 863-297-1050.Apr. 17: 42nd Annual Lake Wales Student Art Show Awards. 4pm. FREE. Updike Hall, Lake Wales Arts Center. 863-676-8426.Apr. 19: Florida Federation of Music Clubs Spring Convention. Fort Walton Beach. Tuesday Music Club, Lakeland. 863-701-2813.Apr. 19: Opera Overtures. Preview of upcoming Metropolitan Opera HD telecast of Richard Strauss’s “conversation in music” Capriccio. 1:30pm & 7pm. $5.00. Lake Wales Arts Center. 863-676-8426.Apr. 21: Family Night Hike. 8-9:30pm. Additional fee; reservations required. Bok Tower Gardens.www.boktowergardens.org; 863-676-1408.Apr. 22: Polk Museum of Art Closedfor Good Friday.Apr. 22-23: Receiving for Celebrate Polk’s 150th Anniversary. 11am-4pm. Arts On The Park, Lakeland. 863-680-2787.

Apr. 23: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe. Historic Polk Theatre, Lakeland. 863-603-7529.Apr. 23-Aug. 20: Young Curators: Montessori Selects. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland.863-688-7743.Apr. 24: Polk Museum of Art Closedfor Easter Sunday.Apr. 24: Easter Sunrise Service. 7am.Easter buffet served in the Blue Palmetto Caféfor an additional fee. Bok Tower Gardens.www.boktowergardens.org; 863-676-1408.Apr. 24: Easter Sunday Carillon Concerts.1pm & 3pm. Included with general admission.www.boktowergardens.org; 863-676-1408.Apr. 26: Opera Overtures. Preview of upcoming Metropolitan Opera HD telecast of Verdi’s Il trovatore (The Troubadour). 1:30pm & 7pm. $5.00. Lake Wales Arts Center. 863-676-8426.Apr. 28: Coming of Age in America. Sixestablished artists collaborated in mentoringpromising young Florida artists. The exhibit,originating at the Studio@620 in St. Petersburg,has been touring the state this year. Thru June 3.Opening reception 5:00-7:00pm. Michael CrewsGallery. Lake Wales Arts Center. 863-676-8426. FREE.Apr. 28: Wind Ensemble. Bush Chapel, 7:30pm. Southeastern University, Lakeland. 863-667-5119.Apr. 29: “Theatrical Dance Showcase.” Polk Theatre, 7:30pm. Southeastern University, Lakeland. 863-667-5119.Apri. 29: Award’s Reception. 5-7pm.Arts On The Park, Lakeland. 863-680-2787.Apr: 30: Concert Under the Stars. 7:30pm.Additional ticket required. Bok Tower Gardens.www.boktowergardens.org; 863-676-1408.Apr. 30-May 1: The 9th Annual Marilyn Newell Youth Music Festival. Young musicians from Polk County (Junior Div: 11-14; Senior Div: 15-18) compete in three categories (instrumental, voice, piano).Competition: Saturday, 9:00am-5:00pm. Awards presentation and winners’ concert: Sunday, 4:30pm. Updike Hall, Lake Wales Arts Center. 863-676-8426. FREE.

MAYMay 1-31: Members Gallery: Deanna Conley. Arts On The Park, Lakeland. 863-680-2787.May 1-26: Alice Hansen “Florida Wildlife & Surroundings” Art Exhibit. Included with general admission. 9am-5pm daily. Bok Tower Gardens.www.boktowergardens.org; 863-676-1408.May 1: Harrison School of Art Concert. Sun. 3pm. FREE. Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery. Polk StateCollege, Winter Haven. 863-297-1050.May 5: “Menopause The Musical®.” One show only - 7:30pm. Tickets: $33, $40, $50. Lakeland Center, 8800-745-3000.May 5: Central Park Stroll for the 11th Annual Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition. 5-7pm. Downtown Winter Haven. Free admission.May 6: Vote for People’s Choice Award. Open until 9pm. Arts On The Park, Lakeland. 863-680-2787.May 6: National Public Gardens Day.Free admission with a current membership cardto any public garden. Bok Tower Gardens.www.boktowergardens.org; 863-676-1408.

May 6-Jun. 1: Annual Lakeland Art GuildExhibition. Opening Reception May 6, 7pm. Melvin Gallery, Florida Southern College, Lakeland.863-680-4743.May 7-8: MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire-by-the-Lake. Presented by Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland.9am-4pm. Free admission. 863-688-7743.May 7: Mayfaire Saturday Night. Presented byPolk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 5-11pm. Freeadmission. 863-688-7743.May 7: Special Event “Classic Games Night.” 6-9pm. Polk County Historical Museum, Bartow. FREE. 863 534-4386.May 8: Mother’s Day Carillon Concerts. 1pm & 3pm. Included with general admission. Bok Tower Gardens. www.boktowergardens.org; 863-676-1408.May 10: “And The Beat Goes On - Part II.”Second part of the series presented by Tuesday Music Club Scholarship Winners. Tuesday Music Club,Lakeland. 863-701-2813.May 10: Opera Overtures. Preview of upcoming Metropolitan Opera HD telecast of the second opera in Wagner’s Ring Cycle, Die Walküre (The Valkyrie). 1:30pm & 7pm. $5.00. Lake Wales Arts Center.863-676-8426.May 12: Harrison Symphony Orchestrain Concert. 7:30pm. www.harrisonarts.comfor tickets and performance info.May 19-21: Florida Federation of Music Clubs Convention. Ft. Walton Beach. Tuesday Music Club Officers will attend.May 20-22: “The Secret Garden.” Mainstage. Theatre Winter Haven Academy Production.863-299-2672.May 21: Armed Forces Day - Free Admission for Military with Special Carillon Concerts. 1pm & 3pm. Free admission to all branches of the military, active, retired and disabled veterans with valid ID. Concerts included with general admission.Bok Tower Gardens. www.boktowergardens.org;863-676-1408.May 22: Over 55 Show Band. Sat. & Sun. 2pm. Tickets $8. Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery. Polk State College, Winter Haven. 863-297-1050.May 26: Nick Jr.’s Max & Ruby: Bunny Party. 4pm & 7pm. Tickets: $21.50, $35. Lakeland Center, 800-745-3000.May 27-Sept. 4: Figuration. Polk Museum of Art,Lakeland. 863-688-7743.May 30: Memorial Day - Free Admission forMilitary with Special Carillon Concerts. 1pm & 3pm. Free admission to all branches of the military, active, retired and disabled veterans with valid ID. Concerts included with general admission. Bok Tower Gardens. www.boktowergardens.org; 863-676-1408.

UPCOMING EVENTS June: ArtsCamp 2011. ArtsCamp will return to the Lake Wales Arts Center for six weeks in the sum-mer of 2011. For complete information, please check the website www.lakewalesartscouncil.org or call Jean Donaldson, 863-676-8426.June 24-26: Jungle Book. Presented by theLakeland Community Theatre. Historic Polk Theatre, Lakeland. 863-603-7529.June 27-July 8: Lakeland Community Theatre Camp. Historic Polk Theatre, Lakeland. 863-603-7529.



By Lauren Anderson

World renowned aviation artist Sam Lyons unites his love of art and flying in award-winning works that have led to his induction in the 2009 Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame and, more recently, to win the title of SUN n’ FUN, Inc.’s Artist in Residence in 2010. He currently resides in Lakeland and works out of a home studio with his wife, Mindy Lyons, and their three precocious cats. Sam Lyons’ nostalgic work embodies the spirit of the 1930’s and 40’s, times when now clas-sic planes such as the Piper Cub or Stearman Biplane were first in production. He wishes to bring the dream of aviation to the public, and to raise awareness of The Florida Air Museum and SUN n’ FUN. For 25 years, Sam Lyons has been making a living as a self-taught artist. Although as a child he experimented with art, only when he owned a hobby shop did Sam Lyons truly discover his natural talents. He took care to study books, other artists’ works, and the models in the shop, until he finally completed several successful paintings. Sam Lyons describes his surprise to find all of his initial attempts to paint a success, stating that “I thought it was just luck, but after the third time I thought, maybe I can do this!” To this day, Sam Lyons still uses his meticulous observation to find inspiration and create super-realistic pieces. Viewers must keep their eyes as highly trained, as Sam Lyons often uses brushes as fine as a hair to paint details, and he sometimes hides images within his works. Sam reveals with a laugh that his painting titled Mohawk Moon features a side view of his truck, outlined in the stars of “Constellation Truckus.” Though fans praise his ability to reproduce planes in their exact likeness, they feel drawn to his work for another reason. Sam Lyons explains that “people have a deep emotional connection to the picture, because it may be the plane their father took them flying in for the first time, or the plane their father flew in the war. The picture evokes a wonder-ful memory.” Yet, people with little background in aviation may still find themselves drawn to and moved by Sam Lyons’ paintings. His work depicts the exuberance of flight in a union of art and aviation. Sam Lyons states that “aviation is an art form unto itself. When I paint pictures of airplanes, I do it for the beauty of the airplane and the beauty of the scene.” Mindy Lyons, his wife and marketing manager, adds that he seems to “evoke a simpler time.” Sam Lyons feels honored for his affiliation with SUN n’ FUN, a Lakeland based nonprofit organization most famous for its International Fly-In and Expo held every March; he wishes to promote the group “through educational programs, art demonstrations, aviation art lectures” and more. As Sam Lyons hopes to spread his enthusiasm for flight with the public, his partnership with SUN n’ FUN proves “another dream come true.” For more information on Sam Lyons, e-mail Mindy Lyons at [email protected] and subscribe to the Lyons Studio News Flash or visit www.LyonsStudio.com. For infor-mation on SUN n’ FUN and the International Fly-In and Expo coming up this March, visit www.sun-n-fun.org. This year’s Expo looks extra spectacular, as the Blue Angels military jet team will make an appearance. For the occasion, Sam Lyons donated a framed, Limited Edition print titled Angels over Annapolis to be auctioned off at a fundraiser to benefit the Florida Air Museum. Come see the print and the Blue Angels full performances on Saturday, April 2nd and Sunday, April 3rd.

SUN ’n FUN Artist in ResidenceShares Love of Aviation and Art with Community

Sam typically paints the airplane first when he’s doingan original since that’s usually the most time-consuming

part of the process. Notice the SUN ’n FUN t-shirt he’s wearing:it features his “Sittin’ Pretty” print.

Sam masks off the airplane while working onthe background of “Hoover’s Maneuver” which features

aviation legend Bob Hoover’s Shrike Commander.

863-603-7529 • 121 South Lake Avenue • Lakeland, FL 33801 • www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com


“Two thirds rhythm and one third soul.” That’s how Fats Waller defined the uniquely American form of popular music and dance known as “Swing.” The musical is conceived by Paul Kelly with music by various artists. It celebrates the music of the Swing era of jazz (1930s-1946), including many well-known tunes by artists like Duke Ellington, William “Count” Basie, Benny Goodman and others. It received a nomination for the 2000 Tony Award for Best Musical and other Tony awards. Swing! combines high energy dancing, singing and acrobatics. There is no dialogue in the show, and the story is told entirely through music and dance. The show tries to recreate the swing style of jazz, which used large bands, fixed musical arrangements and solo-driven improvisations. Together with the development of the music, various forms of swing dancing emerged, varying by geographic regions, such as the Lindyhop or Jitterbug in Harlem or the Whip in Houston. The show includes music and dance styles from early swing, West Coast, to other jazz

styles, and even hip-hop. Lakeland Community Theatre brings this unique experience to Lakeland for the first time. SWING! is a unique piece of entertainment with something for everyone – A Big Band, 7 singers and 14 Swing Dancers. Celebrating some of the most ex-hilarating and well known songs of the period: It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got Swing), Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy, I Got a Girl in Kalamazoo, I’ll Be Seeing You, In the Mood/Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree and Cry Me a River to name just a few.

Presented at the Historic Polk Theatre March 3-6, 2011.Tickets $20 Adults, $15 Students w/ID and $10 18 & Under.

Performances Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7:30pm and Sunday 2pmCall 863 603 7529 or go online www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com

Swing was never a time or place --it has always been a state of mind!

Fats Waller

November 5, 2010 “Pops By The Lake,” Lake Mirror Amphitheatre

November 9, 2010 Masterworks #2 - Back for Seconds, Youkey Theatre Overture to Egmont Beethoven Concerto #1 for Piano Tchaikowsky Young-Ah Tak, piano soloist Pines of Rome Respighi

December 7, 2010 Masterworks #3 - Christmas Concert, Youkey Theatre Featuring Florida Dance Theatre, local artists and the ISO performing seasonal favorites.

January 22, 2011 10th Anniversary Opera Celebration, Branscomb Auditorium Famous scenes from each of the operas performed by the ISO

February 6, 2011 Cookie Concert - 3:00 pm, Youkey Theatre All in the Family Program

February 15, 2011 Masterworks #4 - All in the Family, Youkey Theatre St. Paul’s Suite Mvts. I & IV (strings) Holst Young Artist Winners TBD Young People’s Guide to the Orchestra Britten

March 22, 2011 Sacred Spaces Concert - The King of Instruments at FUMC (included with subscription) Adagio Albinoni Concerto in g for organ Poulenc Matthew Corl, organ Symphony #3 (Organ) Saint-Saens

April 12, 2011 Masterworks #5 - An Evening of Broadway, Youkey Theatre A partnership with Lakeland Community Theatre

April 26, 2011 Plant City Pops, Trinkle Center at HCC

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In April, “All the world’s a stage” at Harrison School for the Arts! The Theatre department presents William Shakespeare’s As YouLike It, directed by Ilene Fins. You won’t want to miss this popularpastoral comedy re-imagined and set in 1950’s Las Vegas. As YouLike It will delight audiences as they meet Rosalind (Corrine Townsend) and travel with her from the comfort (and trouble!) ofher home and family in Los Angeles to the topsy-turvy world of Las Vegas. Follow the adventures of Rosalind and Orlando (Kevin List), with an entertaining troop of characters, as they navigate through love and life at the Forest of Arden casino. Complete with period-songs (Sinatra, Martin, Clooney), imaginative sets, and an outstanding cast and crew of Harrison students, you’re invited to “come fly with” them for this fresh adaptation of a Shakespearean classic.

Presented on a thrust stage in the Black Box Theatre, As You Like Itis sure to sell out, so get your tickets soon! The show runs for only two weekends: April 1, 2, 8, 9 (Fridays, Saturdays) at 7:30 p.m.and April 3, 10 (Sundays) at 2:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchasedat the Harrison School for the Arts box office, or by visitingwww.harrisonarts.com. Clockwise from left: Corrine Townsend as Rosalind,

Jeannette Knauf as Celia, and Kevin List as Orlando.

H a r r i s o n S y m p h o n y O r c h e s t r aIn Concert May 12, 7:30 p.m.Admission: students and seniors, $5; adults, $7

Visit www.harrisonarts.com for tickets and performance information.

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The spring calendar at the Polk County Historical Museum includes the new exhibit “150 Signatories of Polk’s Past” opening in Febru-ary 2011. The writer of a signature is a signatory. There is something extraordinary about seeing a person’s signature from the past and to think of the historic occasion when they made their mark. Discover the many names on display in this exhibit that are part of the fabric

of Polk’s history. With the annual Bloomin’ Arts Festival at Bartow in March 2011, comes “Dimensions,” a new exhibit by members of the Bartow Art Guild.

Polk County is celebrating a momentous milestone throughout 2011, as the county marks its 150th anniversary with Polk Proud 150. Join us in launching a year long celebration at the museum Febru-ary 12th, 2011. Visit the website PolkProud150.com for information about signature events throughout the year and share your pride in Polk. As part of the continuing celebration the Polk County Histori-cal Museum will host its third annual “Classic Games Night” with a historic twist, 6pm to 9pm, Saturday May 7th, 2011. Many of us remember sitting around the kitchen table and battling over the Monopoly board with parents and siblings. Here is a good opportunity to reminisce over a few of the great classic games like Sorry, Uno, Yahtzee, and more.

The Polk County Historical Museum is located at 100 East Main Streetin Bartow. The hours of operation are Tuesday – Friday, 9am to 5pm; and Saturdays from 9am – 3pm.Admission to the Museum is free. For more informationcall 863-534-4386 orvisit polkcountymuseum.org.


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January 4-February 28: Exhibit “Old Time Tool Time”

February 12: Special Event “Polk Proud 150”

March 5: Exhibit “Dimensions 2010: Bartow Art Guild”

May 7: Special Event “Classic Games Night”

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THE YOUNG ARTIST SHOWNow on display through March 20

Youthful expressions fill the RAA gallery as this annual exhibitioncelebrates the creativity of Polk County Middle and High School artstudents and provides them the opportunity to win cash prizes. Seniorart students compete for a $1,000 art scholarship to Polk State College, sponsored by the PSC Community Foundation. Florida Traditions Bank,Mrs. William Fuller and BrightSmiles of WH.

MINIATURE ART SHOWApril 14-May 13, 2011 • Reception Saturday, April 16, 6:30-8:30 This amazing exhibition features all artwork being 25 square inchestotal and the framed piece not more than 64 sq inches. This unique juried competition invites and draws artists from across the country to present work. What could be more fun! Contact the gallery or the RAA website for a prospectus. Approximately $2,300 in awards will be offered. The public is invited to attend the opening reception and meet some of the artists on Saturday, April 16 from 6:30-8:30. Artists: Dates for receiving artwork are Friday, April 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, April 10 from 8:30-11 a.m. (sharp). A judge’s Critique will be held after the judging on Saturday, April 10 at 3 p.m.

Office and gallery hours are 12:30 to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.The gallery is also open to coincide with Theatre Winter Haven productions one hour prior to show time.

The office and gallery are currently located inside the Chain O’Lakes Complex, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., SW For more information, call the gallery at 863-291-5661 or visit our website at www.ridgeart.org.

THE AVIATION SHOWCurrently through May 1, 2011at the Winter Haven Municipal AirportIf you love airplanes and flying, this is the show for you! Lining the halls of the airport are all sorts of wonderful pieces of art depicting pilots, planes, hot air balloons and so much more. This show has been so well received that RAA and the City of Winter Haven are making it an annual event.Watch our website for the announcement of the dates for the next Aviation Show. Receiving will be the middle of May and the show will run until May, 2011. www.ridgeart.org.

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Winter Haven comes alive as Ridge Art presentsthe 33rd Annual Central Park Art Festival in down-town Winter Haven on March 19 and 20. Thisupscale outdoor exhibition features only thefinest artists and artisans with something foreveryone, including one of-a-kind artworks, fine jewelry and hand crafted art objects. Over $8,500 in prizes, plus purchase awards will be given during this prestigious outdoor exhibition.

Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdayand 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. The festivalhas something for everyone including liveentertainment, fun food, and a hands-on arttent for children to make their own creations, plus a wonderful display of artwork fromstudents around Polk County. RAA is pleasedto acknowledge some of the sponsors who make the Central Park Art Festival possible:TECO, Central Florida Visitors and ConventionBureau, Winter Haven Hospital, Max 98.3,McDonald’s of Winter Haven, The Ledger Media Group, Rick and Christy Hemenway, the City ofWinter Haven, Bright House Networks,Coca-Cola®, Budweiser and CenterState Bank.

Thank you!

33rd ANNUALCENTRAL PARKART FESTIVALMARCH 19 & 20


THE BACH FESTIVALOF CENTRAL FLORIDA

The Bach Festival of Central Florida will present its annual festival concerts March 18-20, 2011. This year’s festival features an exciting collaboration with Florida Southern College in a performance of Henry Purcell’s Baroque operatic masterpiece, Dido and Aeneas. Based on Book IV of Virgil’s Aeneid, the opera tells the tragic love story of Queen Dido of Carthage and her lover, Aeneas of Troy. Dido was the founder and first queen of the city of Carthage located in modern day Tunisia. Aeneas, a survivor of the destruction of Troy, has been tasked by the gods to go to Italy and found the city of Rome. Before reaching the Italian coastline, he stops in Carthage where he meets and falls in love with Queen Dido. Their love lasts only a short time before the gods (in the operatic version, the evil Sorceress) command that he continue his journey. In despair at his departure Dido commits suicide. The opera was first performed in 1688 at Josias Priest’s girls’ school in London, and it is now considered to be one of the earliest and greatest English operas. Its most famous aria is Dido’s Lament “When I am laid in Earth,” sung by Dido as she prepares for her death. In our production, Florida Southern College student soloists led by Kimberly Milton as Dido, under the stage direction of John Thomasson, Director of Opera at Florida Southern College, perform alongside the Bach Festival Chorus and Orchestra conducted by Virginia Davidson on Saturday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lake Wales Arts Center. Almost anyone involved in music in Polk County is familiar with the work of Virginia Davidson. A founder of the Bach Festival, Dr. Davidson founded and conducted the Florida Camerata and the Winter Haven Youth Symphony, and was an in-demand vocalist throughout the state. After many years living and performing in New York City, she has relocated back to Winter Haven, and has formed The New Treble Singers that will be performing later this spring. The Festival also presents two concerts of instrumental music on Friday, March 18th at 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Winter Haven, and Sunday, March 20th at 4:00 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church of Lakeland. Program highlights include J.S. Bach’s Italian Concerto performed by Vince Treadway on the harpsichord, the G major Cello Suite and A minor Violin Concerto performed by Ron and Annabelle Gardiner, and the G minor Fantasy and Fugue performed by Ann Stephenson Moe, organ. Tickets are available at the door, or through the Bach Festival of Central Florida. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact us at (863) 299-2555, info@bachfestivalofcentralflorida or visit our website.www.bachfestivalofcentralflorida.org.

Polk Museum of Art celebrates women this spring with two exceptional exhibitions that pay tribute to women artists as well as women as the subject ofartwork: Annie Leibovitz: Women and Women’s Views. Annie Leibovitz: Women is a national, travelingspecial exhibition that opens to the public April 2 and runs 12 weeks through June 26. The show featuresportraits shot by the renowned American photographer Annie Leibovitz and featured in the book Women,published by Random House in 1999. The book com-prises nearly 100 photographs shot by Leibovitz andan essay by the late novelist and critic Susan Sontag. The exhibition of more than 60 photographs is a celebration of American women at the dawn of thenew millennium and includes portraits from a broad spectrum of society. Images of well-known womensuch as Betty Ford, Elizabeth Taylor, Oprah Winfrey,and Supreme Court Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg andSandra Day O’Connor are juxtaposed with images of women who are unknown beyond their own hometowns but are part of the fabric of our communities. Annie Leibovitz is among the best-known photog-raphers working today. Her work is regularly featured on the cover of Vanity Fair and Rolling Stone magazines and is presented in the “Got Milk?” advertising campaign. The opening reception will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 1, with a lecture by TimHossler, Leibovitz’s former studio art director, from6 to 7 p.m. Special exhibition fees apply. Women’s Views, a companion exhibition, runs through May 21 and includes works from the Museum’s Permanent Collection that were created by women. Painters, sculptors, photographers, printmakers,weavers, and ceramicists from around the country will be represented, including works by artists Hung Liu, Barbara Kruger, Fonchen Lord, Jean Yao, Maggie Taylor, Miriam Schapiro, and Dianora Niccolini.

Polk Museum of Art in Lakeland is the only museumserving Polk County that is nationally accredited by

the American Association of Museums and isan Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution.

The Museum is open from 10am to 5pmTuesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 pm Sunday.

The Museum is closed on Mondays and major holidays.Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors age 62 and up,

and FREE for members, students (K-college), and children. Everyone is admitted free on Saturday mornings.

The Museum is wheelchair accessible. For more informationcall 863-688-7743 or visit www.PolkMuseumofArt.org.

800 East Palmetto St. • Lakeland, FL 33801863.688.7743 • Fax 863.688.2611

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MIDFLORIDAMayfaire by-the-Lake

Celebrates its 40th Year On Mother’s Day Weekend, Polk Museum of Artpresents the 40th Anniversary MIDFLORIDAMayfaire by-the-Lake. Started on the lawn of theLakeland Public Library with a dozen artists, the showhas grown to be one of the Top 100 outdoor art festivals in the nation. The show runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 7 and 8 onthe shores of downtown Lakeland’s Lake Morton. More than 180 artists will display their jewelry, sculptures, paintings, and more. Admission is free. Local musicians and dance companies perform on the shady front lawn of the Lakeland Public Library through-out the weekend. New patron comforts are available this year thanks to a community grant that is providingcovered seating with fan mis-ters in the two food court areas and luxury portable restroom trailers. The popular Children’s Art Tent in the Museum’s parking lot offers numerous free activi-ties for children of all ages and abilities. In the Kids Zone,children can enjoy bounce houses and a rock-climbingwall for a small fee. Beginning at 5 p.m. May 7, the Mayfaire Saturday Night tradition moves the fun to the shores of Lake Mirror, where more than 1,200 runnersparticipate in the MayfaireClassic 5K and everyone enjoys a free street dance party with live music and an awesome fireworks display.

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While volumes of blossoms will soon be visible along streetscapes, in gardens and throughout numerous parks in the area, Explorations V Children’s Museum will experience its own blossoming of sorts as hands-on adventures grow wildly during its weekly programming, Home School Programs, Spring Break Camp, a special grown-up Night at the Mu-seum and the 30th Annual Children’s Festival. Explorations V Children’s Museum hosts weekly program-ming Monday through Friday. Magical Monday, Terrific Tues-day, Wacky Wednesday, Thrilling Thursday and Fun Friday offer imaginative educational sessions that engage children in reading, school readiness, culinary and creative arts as well as science and math. Each day’s session begins at 10:30am and is included with museum admission. Home School Programs feature a science series and a cultural arts series and are held on the second Tuesday and Thursday of each month from September to May. Children can be registered for either day. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required to hold a place in class. Sessions are $15 for non-museum members and $10 for museum mem-bers if paid by the Friday prior to class. Late registration pric-ing is $20 for non-members and $15 for museum members if not paid by the aforementioned deadline. Spring sessions include Herb Gardening and Puppets on March 8 & 10, 2011; Paper-making and Embossing on

Explorations V Children’s Museum is located at109 North Kentucky Avenue in downtown Lakeland.

Hours are Monday-Saturday, 9am-5:30pm. Admission pricesare $5 per person. Senior citizens, 65 and older, are $2.50.

Children under two and museum members are free. Annual Family Memberships begin at $60 per year. Details regarding

exhibits, camps or programs can be obtained by calling863-687-3869 or emailing [email protected].

April 12 & 14; and Science Wonders and Hand-made Candy on May 10 & 12, 2011. Spring Break Camp will run March 14-18, 2011. Camp is geared for children in K-6th grades with half-day and full day pricing available. Spring Break Camp will feature themed activities, explor-ing three floors of kid-powered exhibits, snack creation and outdoor play (weather permitting). Children can be registered for individual days or for the full five days. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required to hold a space in camp. Pricing details may be obtained by calling the mu-seum at 863 687 3869. On Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 7pm, Explorations V will celebrate 20 years of hands-on adventures at a whimsical Night at the Museum gala for grown-ups! Music, dancing and culinary delight as Explorations V’s exhibits come to life in honor of its 20th anniversary. Tickets are $50 per person and can be pur-chased now by calling 863 687 3869. Explorations V will host the 30th Annual Children’s Festival on Saturday, April 16. For decades, this event has brought the com-

munity together by utilizing volunteers from local businesses, agencies and organizations in a mega-celebration of children! Munn Park will be teeming with hands-on activities, big wheels and entertainment and the museum will be open for exploration! Low priced snacks will be available for purchase with activities and museum admission included in a low, wallet-friendly price.

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Kids Tag Art designs may still be viewed and purchased by going online to the Tax Collector’s website,www.polktaxes.com. The price of the tag is $15 and the proceeds from the sale of tags remain with that student’s

school to be used exclusively for teacher art supplies. For more information, please call (863) 899-8200.

Kids Tag ArtANNOUNCESAWARDS OF DISTINCTION Fifth Graders’ Art Now On Display through July

Lizzy Tolentino - All Saints AcademyKariana Willis - All Saints Academy Mike Estivene - Alta Vista ElementaryYenifer Pablo - Alta Vista ElementaryDJ Bracey - Alturas ElementaryKiersten Robbins - Alturas ElementaryAlyssa Kay Fipps - Auburndale Central ElementaryCallie Pittman - Bartow Elementary AcademyBeatriz Galindo - Bartow Elementary AcademyAshley Garcia - Ben Hill Griffin ElementaryKatie Akouka - Ben Hill Griffin ElementaryCourtney Kreisler - Berkley Academy (charter)Bryanna Rials - Berkley Academy (charter)Brendon Woods - Bethune AcademyWen Jiang - Bethune AcademyTonyka Frazier - Boswell ElementaryAdrianna Boyd - Boswell ElementarySadie Owen - Brigham AcademyStevie Plummer - Brigham AcadmeyAmber Rotolo - Caldwell ElementaryTrevor Martin - Caldwell ElementaryCaitlin Wizda - Carlton Palmore ElementaryIxchel Collazo - Carlton Palmore ElementaryShelby Paulson - Chain of Lakes ElementarySummer Snively - Chain of Lakes ElementaryElizabeth Rodriguez - Churchwell ElementaryGarin Butler - Churchwell ElementaryLindsey Kim - Cleveland Court ElementaryDiego Salinas - Cleveland Court ElementaryNaomi Ramirez - Combee Elementary

Genesis Zarsosa - Combee ElementaryDiamond Moore - Crystal Lake ElementaryTyler Peavey - Crystal Lake ElementaryAlex Miranda - Davenport School of the ArtsAshley Herrera - Davenport School of the ArtsAlaysiah McKinley - Dixieland ElementaryGabriela Vazquez - Dixieland ElementaryAnna Dusci - Dr. N.E. Roberts ElementaryKevin Ly - Dr. N.E. Roberts ElementaryEdgar Torres - Dundee ElementaryErick Gorrosqueta - Dundee ElementarySheyla Mora - Eastside ElementaryReyna Berdel - Eastside ElementaryCalista Jones - Elbert ElementaryShannon LaBastille - Elbert ElementaryMorgan Winfree - Floral Avenue ElementarySierra Jackson - Floral Avenue ElementaryMorgan Rudd - Garden Grove ElementaryChandon McCarter - Garden Grove ElementaryStephanie Becerra - Garner ElementaryRushell Jacob - Garner ElementaryMatthew Koppenhofer - Griffin ElementaryMariah Wiggs - Griffin ElementaryMorgan Whitfield - Highland City ElementaryAlexie Langston - Highland City ElementarySamara Cook - Highlands Grove ElementarySteven Bisso - Highlands Grove ElementaryMarissa Davila - Hillcrest Elementary (charter)Taylor Wildmon - Hillcrest Elementary (charter)Noah Hazelton - Hope Homeschool

Abigayle Beale - Inwood Elementary Faith Sharpless - Inwood ElementaryTanner Edwards - Janie Howard Wilson (charter)Eva Atkinson - Janie Howard Wilson (charter)Adam Benitez Hernandez - Jesse Keen ElementaryReynaldo Carrillo - Jesse Keen ElementaryRoss Persichetti - Jewett School of the ArtsErica Mitchell - Jewett School of the ArtsChi-Chi Nevarez - Kathleen ElementaryKiara Santos - Kathleen ElementaryJalynn Guinn - Kingsford ElementaryMaria Ramirez - Kingsford ElementarySarah Reece - Lake Alfred ElementaryRoberto Gutierrez - Lake Alfred ElementaryKiara Filsaime - Lake Marion Creek ElementaryEmanuel Ortega - Lake Marion Creek ElementarySean Boelman - Lake Shipp ElementaryOrlando Figueroa - Lake Shipp ElementaryTaylor O’Byrne - Lakeland ChristianBrooke Hammack - Lakeland ChristianGarrett Phillips - Landmark Christian SchoolHunter Parton - Landmark Christian SchoolTyrese Smith - Laurel ElementaryEricka Corcino - Laurel ElementaryNevin Gonzalez - Lena Vista ElementaryTashena Macomber - Lena Vista ElementaryDaisy Reye - Lewis Anna Woodbury ElementaryCaden Music - Lewis Anna Woodbury ElementaryTrinity Jackson - Lincoln Avenue AcademyMaranda Jones - Lincoln Avenue Academy

Bailee Tabag - Loughman Oaks ElementarySavannah Vargas - Loughman Oaks ElementaryKatherine Even - McKeel Elementary Academy (charter)Angelina Bianchi - McKeel Elem. Academy (charter)Amanda McSwain - Medulla ElementaryJade Jarvis - Medulla ElementaryDaniella Escamilla - North Lakeland ElementaryJesus Nieto Quintana - North Lakeland ElementaryAzaliaa Dennis Dieguez - Oscar J. Pope ElementaryJoshua Cuadrado - Oscar J. Pope ElementaryElisa Vividor - Padgett ElementaryAlejandro Capote - Padgett ElementaryYaneliz Martorell - Palmetto ElementaryRubi Sanchez - Palmetto ElementarySybella Norman - Phillip O’Brien ElementaryHannah Dinsmore - Phillip O’Brien ElementaryConner Tibbetts - Pinewood ElementaryIrene Garcia - Pinewood ElementaryLucero Otero - Polk Avenue Elementary (charter)Mariana Hernandez - Polk Avenue Elem. (charter)Alicia Rivera - Polk City ElementaryDaryl Peterson - Polk City ElementarySierra Brockman - Purcell ElementaryDaniela Almaraz - Purcell ElementaryZachary French - R. B. Wagner ElementaryErica Salgado - R. B. Wagner ElementaryNikolas Morris - R.W. Blake AcademyMitchell Harvey - R.W. Blake AcademyPierce Blasé - Rochelle School of the ArtsJay Bates - Rochelle School of the Arts

Caleb Berry - Sandhill ElementaryKristen Luongo - Sandhill ElementaryJoey Ross - Scott Lake ElementaryElizabeth Hammond - Scott Lake ElementaryRyder Skipper - Sikes Elementary Kylee Chormann - Sikes ElementaryNick Jiles - Sleepy Hill ElementaryCarley Vasquez - Sleepy Hill ElementaryAriel Colding - Socrum ElementaryAlex Wiker - Socrum ElementaryAbbey Williams - Southwest ElementaryEverett Pickens - Southwest ElementaryGavin Connors - Spessard Holland ElementaryAlexis Northcutt - Spessard Holland ElementaryHailey Quesinberry - Spook Hill ElementaryHannah Kiddy - St Joseph’s Catholic SchoolAudrey Fisher - St Joseph’s Catholic SchoolNathaniel Alfaro - Stephens ElementaryCherokee Smith - Stephens ElementaryVallon Kelly - Valleyview ElementaryAbraham Ortiz - Valleyview ElementaryGisselle Perez - Wahneta ElementaryAdam Blackburn - Wahneta ElementaryElaine Vazquez - Wendell Watson ElementaryArmon Riso - Wendell Watson ElementaryJoseph Zamora - Winston ElementaryAeriana Gilliard - Winston Elementary

Kids Tag Art, a fifth grade art contest and fundraising project,is proud to announce the 2010-2011 Kids Tag Art Awards of Distinction.

Kids Tag Art, a project created by the Polk County Tax Collector’s Office, inspires young artists in 5th grade 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. In September of each year, art teachers from participating elementary schools guide their students in classroom design creation. Teachers set guidelines for their students they believe will generate creative, award-winning artwork. After the stu-dents create their artwork, it is scanned and made into a unique polycarbonate tag which can be purchased as a keepsake or given as gifts. Then in October, parents/relatives have the exclusive opportunity to purchase their child’s design through school sales drives. However, these tags are strictly art and not for use as legal identification on the rear bumper of cars. In late October, thousands of designs are submitted from all across the county for judging which is conducted at Polk Mu-seum of Art. Two students from each elementary school are selected each year to receive the Award of Distinction designation. Those top entries then go on sale to the public on the Polk County Tax Collector’s website at www.polktaxes.com where tags are available for viewing. In addition, a traveling exhibit of their art is available for display for the rest of the school year. A calendar of locations where the Exhibit will be is available is on their website as well. This year, on February 5, a reception was held at Polk Museum of Art to honor these students and their families. Honorable Joe G. Tedder and other local dignitaries presented each student with a Certificate of Distinction. Approximately 160 students representing over 80 public, private and charter schools and their families were present at the event. The major sponsor this year is Mid Florida Credit Union with returning sponsorsDouglass Screen Printers, Inc., Alphagraphics, Polk Education Foundation, PolkMuseum of Art, Junior Women’s Club of Lakeland, Polk Arts Alliance, Lake WalesArt Center, Polk County Schools, and the Polk County Tax Collector’s Office, whichhosts the event each year.

Website News The re-designed website www.lakewalesartscouncil.org continues to get a strong positive reaction. New additions to each area of Arts Council activities – free exhibits in the Michael Crews Gallery, performances in Updike Hall, educational outreach and classes, the Art Shows (the main annual event, the student art show and the quarterly municipal art show), the Chorale, building rentals – give visitors to the website the latest information.

Paint the Town Red! GalaSaturday, March 12, 7:00pm Tickets: $150 and $100 This year’s major fund-raising gala is celebrating the 40th anniversaries of the annual art show, the student art show, and the Lake Wales Chorale. AT&T has generously led the way for other major sponsorships from Fields-Huston Automotive, Citizens Bank & Trust, Peterson & Myers and others to ensure that the programs of the Arts Council can continue to make the arts available to Lake Wales and our supporters around the state. An elegant buffet, an intriguing collection of offerings for the silent auction, and the unmis-takable energy of the music of The Tams featuring Little Red guarantee that this will be a night to remember!

The Citizens Bank & Trust40th Anniversary Lake Wales Art ShowSaturday, March 26, 10:00am-5:00pm Sunday, March 27, 10:00am-5:00pm Under the new major sponsorship of Citizens Bank & Trust, the Lake Wales Art Show celebrates its 40th anniversary with the largest number of artists in its history. In its first year, the Art Show was contained on the sidewalk at the shopping plaza at State Road 60 East and 1st Street. After a few years situated downtown, the Art Show found its ideal location on the scenic shore of beautiful Lake Wailes. More than 120 artists will maintain the tradition of the show’s fine arts with painting, sculpture, photography, jewelry and mixed media. Music, food, and activities for children have always been a part of the experience – and this year’s anniversary is no exception!

The 9 th AnnualMarilyn Newell Youth Music FestivalCompetition: Saturday, April 30, 9:00am-5:00pm - FREEAwards & Winners Concert: Sunday, May 1, 4:00pm - FREE

For the past eight years, the Marilyn Newell Youth Music Festival has given young Polk County musicians the opportunity to perform and win money to continue their studies. Sponsored from its first year by AtlanticBlue, the Festival has grown each year, the competition has become sharper, and the musical rewards greater. This is an occasion to appreciate the amazing musical talents of Polk County students and teachers.

Michael Crews Gallery Through March 11 – Western Views A variety of artists from the Pacific Coast illustrate the California perspective in a surprising collection of paintings, drawings and sculpture. March 26-April 17 – The Student Art Show, sponsored by Sorensen & Schade Automotive Group, will open the same day as the Citizens Bank & Trust 40th Annual Lake Wales Art Show. Special evening and weekend hours through April 17 will allow students and families to visit the full exhibit. The cash awards will be presented bySorensen & Schade Chevrolet on Sunday afternoon, April 17, at 4:00pm. April 28-June 3 – Coming of Age in America. This award-winning exhibit from Studio@620 in St. Petersburg is the result of a collaboration between six establishedartists and six emerging Florida artists. Since opening in Tallahassee last year, theexhibit has toured the state.

Performance Series The full Performance Series schedule and prices are on the websitewww.lakewalesartscouncil.org. For more information, please call 863-676-8426. March 13: A Sunday matinee (2:00pm) of chamber music from Britain’s Gould Piano Trio with their guest, clarinetist Robert Plane. Inter-nationally known for their recordings of 19th century Romantic works, the group will perform Brahms and Schubert. In addi-tion, the Lake Wales audience will also hear Bartok’s “Con-trasts,” a work commissioned by Benny Goodman in 1938. They will also hold a masterclass/informance for string students on Monday, March 14. Tickets for the Sunday matinee are $25.00; members: $20.00; students: $5.00. Students attending the March 14 masterclass will have a free ticket to the Sunday concert. March 24: The St Johns River City Band: Satin Swing. One of Florida’s premier jazz and swing bands comes to Updike Hall for a rousing finale to this season’s live performance series in Updike Hall. Thursday, March 24; 7:30pm. Tickets are $25.00; mem-bers: $20.00; students: $5.00. The Lake Wales Chorale will cel-ebrate its 40th anniversary with two performances of the Michael Haydn Requiem Mass and Mozart’s Mass in C. With guest soloists, the performances will be 7:30pm, Friday, April 8 at First Methodist Church, Lake Wales, and at 3:00pm on Sunday, April 10 at the Church of the Good Shepherd. Tickets are $10.00. In response to requests for previews in advance of the Metropolitan Opera live HD telecasts to movie theaters, the popular Opera Overture Series is held at the Arts Center at 1:30 PM and again at 7:00 PM on the Tuesday prior to each telecast throughout the season. Executive Director Karl Hesser will summarize the background and the story, point out musical sign-posts and ensure that HD-opera-goers get the most from their experience. Please check the website page for full information. The upcoming dates are: March 15 – Lucia di Lammermoor by Gaetano Donizetti, based on the novel by Sir Walter Scott. One of the world’s favorite operas since its premiere in 1835, Lucia has the immediately recognizable Sextet as well as opera’s most famous Mad Scene. April 5 – Le Comte Ory by Giachino Rossini. While her husband is away at the Crusades, Count Ory pursues the lovely Countess Adèle. Frustrated by her fidelity, Count Ory and his men disguise themselves as nuns to get into the castle. Witty comedy, bril-liant music, and superb vocalism are reviving interest in this neglected masterpiece. April 19 – Capriccio by Richard Strauss. Strauss called it a “conversation in music,” but the passions of the characters raise the questions we’ve all considered about art and about ourselves. April 26 – Il trovatore (The Troubadour) by Giuseppe Verdi. An instant hit at its premiere despite its convoluted plot, Verdi’s tale of gypsies, witches burned at the stake, missing babies, star-crossed lovers, smoldering vengeance set against a background of civil war has remained one of the all-time most popular operas thanks to its non-stop melodies and exciting confrontations. Even the Marx Brothers surrendered! May 10 – Die Walküre (The Valkyrie) by Richard Wagner. The 2nd opera in Wag-ner’s monumental Ring Cycle picks up the story 20 years after the events of Das Rhein-gold. Wotan’s efforts to regain control of the Ring through a new hero are frustrated and he must even lose his favorite daughter to mortality.

Upcoming in June: ArtsCamp 2011ArtsCamp 2011 will begin a six-week summer program. Please check the website for the most current information: www.lakewalesartscouncil.org.


Planning a Special Event?Lake Wales Arts Center’s beautiful Updike Hall is available to rent for all events – weddings, business luncheons, and formal dinners – all in a picturesque historic building. Full rental information is available on the website. For more detailed in-formation, please e-mail: [email protected] The Lake Wales Arts Council is an organization dedicated to the Arts in our community. Our home is the Lake Wales Arts Center which is listed on the National Registry of Historic Buildings. The building is located at 1099 State Road 60 East in Lake Wales. Our newly designed website (www.lakewalesartscouncil.org. ) has new informa-tion posted continuously. If you do not find the information you are looking for, please call us at (863) 676-8426 or e-mail us at: [email protected]

1099 S.R. 60 E. • PO Box 608 • Lake Wales, FL 33859-0608 • Phone: 863-676-8426 • Fax: 863-676-1117


Haines City Community Theatreis located in the Clay Cut Center

at 801 Ledwith Avenuein Haines City. All mainstage

productions run on Friday andSaturday evenings at 8:00 p.m.

and Sunday matinees at2:30 p.m. Ticket prices are$10.00 per show with adiscount for groups of 20

or more. For furtherinformation call the theatre

at (863) 421-1893 orvisit the website at

www.hainescitytheatre.com

Haines City Community TheatreMainstage Productions

The second play of the season for Haines City Community Theatre will be “London Suite” by Neil Simon. America’s premier comic playwright returns to the form of two of his earlier successes, “Plaza Suite” and “California Suite,” when he crosses the Atlantic for a suite of hilarious comedies set in a deluxe London hotel, a sedate place until some of Simon’s trademark characters check in. Performance dates will be February 18-20 and 25-27.

The final play of the regular season will be “The Premature Corpse” by Mike Johnson. On the surface a “love triangle” tale, the scene is a hotel room, where we meet a man in the government witness protection program and his not-so-loving wife. Throw in the wife’s lover and a gung-ho government agent, and you have a thriller that twists and turns until the very end. Perfor-mance dates will be April 8-10 and 15-17.

Coming up this summer, HCCT KIDS! (a division of Haines City Community Theatre) will present “The Wizard of Oz.” Audition and performance dates will be listed on the Haines City Community Theatre website as soon as they are announced.

Disney Live! PresentsMICKEY’SMAGIC SHOWWednesday & Thursday,March 2-3 - 6:30 p.m. In a captivating combination, Master Magician Mickey Mouse and the always-dazzling Minnie join forces with professional il-

lusionists for a magical production on stage. Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Magic Show features grand illu-sions and favorite Disney characters, including Donald and Goofy; Cinderella and her Fairy Godmother; Alice in Won-derland and the Mad Hatter; and beloved Disney princesses Jasmine, Belle and Snow White. Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Magic Show visits The Lakeland Center March 2nd and 3rd for two performances at 6:30pm. From the breathtaking levitation of Minnie and Jas-mine to the transformation of Cinderella’s rags into riches in a split second, Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Magic Show gives families a whole new way to experience Disney Magic. Adults and children alike will delight in this stunning spectacle that will keep them in awe from opening to curtain call.

Sinatra Sings Sinatra with Legendary PerformerFRANK SINATRA, JR.Thursday, March 10th - 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Frank Sinatra, Jr. relives the essence of classic Big Band and hits from his father’s legendary career at The Lakeland Center Thursday, March 10th with performances at 2:30pm and 7:30pm. Tickets are $40, $65 and $125. Join The Lakeland Center for an evening dedicated to the memory and the music of Ol’ Blue Eyes as only his beloved son can provide. Frank Sinatra, Jr. was born in New Jersey, raised in California, and educated in the showrooms of Las Vegas and on bandstands all over the world. While studying music at the University of Southern California, Frank Jr. planned a career as a pianist and con-ductor. He made his professional show business debut as a singer with the Elliott Brothers Band and in 1963 he toured with the Tommy Dorsey Band. Throughout the 1980’s Frank’s live act concentrated on big-band songs. Be-ginning in 1988, at his father’s request, Frank Jr. served as conductor and musical director for his father’s final years of live perform-ing. Frank has appeared on television numerous times, including appearances on Sopranos, Son of the Beach and Family Guy. He also appeared in Har-rison Ford’s movie Hol-lywood Homicide. Frank Sinatra, Jr.’s latest album, That Face, was released in 2006. In recent years, Frank Sinatra, Jr. has toured with his show, Sinatra Sings Sinatra.

We’re Not in Kansas Anymore ....THE WIZARD OF OZTravels Over the Rainbow to LakelandThursday, March 17th - 7:30 p.m. The greatest family musical of all time, THE WIZARD OF OZ, is touching down in Lakeland as NETworks Pre-sentations brings this national treasure to The Lakeland Center Thursday, March 17th at 7:30pm. Tickets for THE WIZARD OF OZ are $45 and can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or at The Lakeland

Center Box Office. To Charge-By-Phone, call 800-745-3000. This magical production, based on the Royal Shake-speare Company’s celebration of the 1939 MGM movie, is presented with breathtaking special effects that will sweep audiences away, from the moment the tornado twists its way into Kansas. Twelve children from the Lakeland area will be per-forming the roles of “munchkins.” Singing timeless classics such as “Ding Dong the Witch is Dead,” the local children with help bring this beloved classic to the stage of their hometown as part of their continuing performing arts edu-cation. Director Nigel West, choreographer Leigh Constantine and set and costume designer Tim McQuillen-Wright uti-lize the glamour and elegance of art deco Hollywood as the visually stunning technicolor backdrop for THE WIZARD OF OZ. Dorothy, Toto and their friends the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow are transported “Over the Rainbow” to adventures in Munchkin Land, the Haunted Forest and the Emerald City. Featuring the classic songs, as composed by Harold Ar-len, “Over the Rainbow,” “Ding Dong the Witch is Dead” and “If I Only Had A Brain,” along with the beloved char-acters, THE WIZARD OF OZ will have the entire family captivated as they travel down the yellow brick road for an unforgettable evening at the theater. For more information visit: www.wizardofozontour.com

Entertainment SeriesMARVIN HAMLISCHBrings Musical Magic to the Lakeland CenterTuesday, March 29th – 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. The Lakeland Center proudly welcomes multi-award-winning composer and arranger Marvin Hamlisch to the Youkey Theater stage on Tuesday, March 29th with perfor-mances at 2:30pm and 7:30pm. Tickets are $40, $65 and $125. Hamlisch’s life in music is notable for its versatility as well as substance. As a composer, Marvin has won virtu-ally every major award which exists including three Os-cars, four Grammys, four Emmys, a Tony and three Golden Globe awards; his groundbreaking show, A Chorus Line, received the Pulitzer Prize. His Oscar-winning score and song for The Way We Were and his adaptation of Scott Jo-plin’s music for The Sting, for which he received a third Oscar are considered quintessential Hollywood classics. Hamlisch is a graduate of the Julliard School of Music and Queens College. He believes in the power of music to bring people together. “Music can make a difference,” Hamlisch says. “There

is a global nature to mu-sic, which has the poten-tial to bring all people to-gether. Music is truly an international language, and I hope to contribute by widening communica-tion as much as I can.”

HOT FLASH!MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL®

Celebrating 10 Years of “The Change.”One Show OnlyMay 5th - 7:30 p.m. It’s time to kick-up those high heels! The Off-Broadway and in-ternational hit sensation Menopause The Musical® is returning to The Lake-

land Center May 5th at 7:30pm in celebration of its 10 years of sisterhood! Tickets are $33, $40, $50. The hilarious musical is set in NYC’s Bloomingdale’s store, where four women with seemingly nothing in com-mon but a black lace bra meet by chance at a lingerie sale. The cast laughs at their woeful hot flashes, forgetfulness, mood swings, wrinkles, night sweats and chocolate binges. A sisterhood is created between these diverse women as they realize that menopause is no longer The Silent Pas-sage! It is a stage in every woman’s life that is perfectly

normal! Menopause The Musical® is the work of writer and producer, Jeanie Linders. The laughter-filled 90-minute production includes parodies from the classics of the ’60s and ’70s and ’80s. Disco hit “Stayin’ Alive” becomes “Stay-in’ Awake,” Motown favorite “My Girl” is transformed into “My Thighs,” “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” switches to “In the Guest Room or on the Sofa, My Husband Sleeps at Night,” and “Puff The Magic Dragon” becomes the anthem to exer-cise, “Puff, My God I’m Draggin’.” Since its first performance, the show has evolved as a grassroots movement of women who deal with life after 40 and all the challenges that result from the mental, physical, and spiritual freedom of being a woman. “It may not be Shakespeare, but our focus is different. We want to bring women together and empower them. This is an event – a happening,” says Kathi Glist, President of GFour Produc-tions. “It resonates with just about any woman over 40, but it is enjoyed by all. And the men laugh just as hard,” she adds. Millions of women around the world (men too!) have attended a performance since the 2001 opening in Or-lando, Florida. Menopause The Musical® has entertained audiences across the country in more than 450 US cities, total of 15 countries and nearly 300 international cities. Internationally, the show has visited Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zea-land, Philippines, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, and South Korea. Each week women of all ages and stages find their spirits lifted by the show’s light-hearted look at meno-pause. It’s ‘The Hilarious Celebration of Women and the Change’!®

Celebrate theBunny Party of the Year!NICK JR.’SMAX & RUBY:BUNNY PARTYMay 26th4:00 & 7:00 p.m. It’s a big day for someone special as Max and Ruby cel-ebrate by bringing their new live theatrical musical, Max & Ruby: Bunny Party, to The Lakeland Center May 26th with performances at 4pm and 7pm. Tickets are $21.50 and $35. Everyone’s favorite bunny siblings Max and Ruby have a-million-and-one things to do before the very exciting event. They embark on a musical bus ride to find the great-est present in the world before coming home to undergo an unpredictable make-over just for this happy occasion. This fast-paced theatrical production will have the whole audience singing and hopping to original tunes alongside our favorite pair of bunny siblings, Max & Ruby! Together, they will rely on their loving bond to solve life’s little problems, and celebrate the universal nature of sib-ling relationships while the audience celebrates the Bunny Party of the Year! Max & Ruby: Bunny Party is a brand new live show by Koba Entertainment, the producers behind other memora-ble theatrical productions including The Backyardigans: Sea Deep in Adventure and Doodlebops: Together Forev-er Tour. Max & Ruby originated as an enchanting book se-ries by Rosemary Wells, and has sold over 3 million books worldwide. Max & Ruby started on television in 2002 and now airs daily on Nick Jr. worldwide.

The Lakeland Center offers a full variety of sporting events, concerts and shows. Located minutes between

Orlando and Tampa in Lakeland, Florida off I-4 on Lime Street, The Lakeland Center is a short drive from anywhere in Central Florida. For complete directions call 863-834-6142. Regular box office hours are

Monday-Friday 9:30am-5:30pm. For ticketinformation, call the Box Office at (863)834-8111or visit our website at www.thelakelandcenter.com.

Tickets can also be purchased at anyTicketmaster outlet, by phone 800-745-3000

or visit www.ticketmaster.com.


MayfaireFlorida: Festival of the Arts ScheduleSaturday, April 30: Bok Tower Garden’s 21st Annual Concert Under the Stars with the

Imperial Symphony OrchestraSaturday & Sunday, April 30 & May 1: 9th Annual Marilyn Newell Music Festival for

outstanding students at the Lake Wales Arts CenterAll week: Special national touring exhibition of Annie Leibovitz: Women at the PMoA,

with daily curator-led toursAll week: Bok Tower Gardens celebrates “Bok in Bloom! Florida Native Plant Celebration” and has on exhibit Alice Hansen’s watercolor show, Florida Wildlife & SurroundingsAll week: Special docent-led tours of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture at Florida Southern College and exhibition in FSC’s Melvin GalleryAll week: Coming of Age in America on exhibition at the Lake Wales Arts CenterThursday, May 5: 11th Annual Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition “Central Park Stroll” celebration with a Cinco de Mayo flair in Winter HavenFriday, May 6: An event/movie (TBD) at Polk TheatreFriday, May 6: Bok Tower Gardens celebrates “National Public Gardens Day,” where

members of any public garden are admitted freeFriday, May 6: Platform Art’s Pecha Kucha Night 3Saturday, May 7: 40th Annual MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire by-the-Lake, Mayfaire Saturday Night (5:30-11 p.m.), and Mayfaire Classic 5K with the Lakeland

Runners ClubSunday, May 8: Second day of MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire by-the-Lake Art Festival Sunday, May 8: Mother’s Day Carillon Concerts at Bok Tower Gardens

MayfaireFlorida: Festival of the Arts is a new, cooperative venture involving multiple arts organizations around Polk County. Between April 30 and May 8, the local groups are collaborating to offer arts enthusiasts two packed weekends of events as well as plenty to do on the weekdays. Polk Museum of Art Executive Director Daniel E. Stetson said, “Polk Museum of Art’s highly popular MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire by-the-Lake is both a nationally respected art show and a Lakeland tradition that draws more than 65,000 people annually, and it was time to grow that brand.” Stetsonapproached other arts organizations about collaborating on a larger festival intended to draw cultural-minded tourists to the area. “Our goal is to be a cooperative cultural festival thatreflects positively on the area and elevates Polk County as

a premier arts destination,” he said. He likened Mayfaire-Florida to a smaller version of Charleston, S.C.’s Spoleto Festival; he expects MayfaireFlorida to grow over the next three to five years. The partner agencies to date include Polk Museum of Art, Bok Tower Gardens, the Imperial Symphony Orchestra, the City of Winter Haven, The Lakeland Center, The PolkTheatre, Polk Arts Alliance, Florida Southern College,Platform Art and the Lake Wales Arts Center. The major events bookending MayfaireFlorida have long and successful histories in Polk County. Bok Tower Gardens is celebrating its 21st Annual Concert Under the Stars with the Imperial Symphony Orchestra, and the PMoA’sMIDFLORIDA Mayfaire by-the-Lake is in its 40th year.

For more information, visit MayfaireFlorida.org.

Arts lovers, markyour calendars.

MayfaireFlorida is coming April 30-May 8, 2011.


As Polk County celebrates

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each month. We call it the 150/15 Celebration!

Beginning with the 15th day of February, Polk County

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All 150/15 promotional offers valid only for residents of Polk County. Proof of residency is required.

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The Tuesday Music Club, an affiliate of the National and Florida Federation of Music Clubs, meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the clubhouse located at 421 E. Park Street at 10:30 a.m. The meetings are free and open to the public. A catered luncheon follows the monthly meeting. Our goal is to provide quality music by area musicians to the public. We feature a wide variety of styles of music, from instrumental to vocal.

On March 8, 2011, for the program entitled The Sweetest Sounds, the All Saints Academy Strings, under the baton of Mark Thielen will be featured. This is the first time we have been honored to present this group. We will also feature Lee Lallance, jazz pianist, as a part of the program. Dr. Lallance is a sought after clinician, teacher, and pianist in addition to his duties at First Methodist Church where he is Minister of Music.

On Sunday, March 27th, the TMC Scholarship Auditions will be held at 3:00 in the clubhouse. This event will be open to the public. The auditions are open to high school seniors and college stu-dents who plan a career in music. This is a chance to hear talented young people perform on a Sunday afternoon.

On April 12, 2011, the Tuesday Music Club Scholarship Winners will be honored and will present the first part of the series, And the Beat Goes On. Our scholar-ships are funded by various ways and means projects held through-out the year. Scholarships are given in two categories, the colle-giate and the high school catego-ries. We are committed to helping young people pursue a career in music.

Fun in the Sun Spring Fashion Show Luncheon will be held on Wed., April 20th, at 11:30 - 2:00. Come with your friends and be ready to enjoy a delicious luncheon and a look at the latest fashions presented by Casual Chic Boutique. This is a perfect way to spend a spring day! Please contact Jean at 863-647-2057 for information. Tickets are $25.

May 10, 2011, the second part of the series, And the Beat Goes On, Part II, is presented by the Tuesday Music Club Scholarship Winners. The winners will perform and be honored by the club.

May 19-21, 2011, the Florida Federation of Music Clubs will be hold-ing their Spring Convention in Ft. Walton Beach. A number of our offi-cers and members will have the pleasure to attend this annual meeting.

We hope that you will make every effort to attend some of these activi-ties. You will be glad that you did!

Contact Person: Ann Stockton Publicity/Program Chairman

[email protected]: 863-701-2813

Tuesday Music Club of LakelandTop Photo: Scholarship WinnersCamille Tedesco, Brittany Wood and Leah Buroughs.

Left Photo: Spring Fashion Show: Model Mary Alice Moran and Casual Chic Boutique owner Caryn Jones.

Right Photo: Beverly Etheredge,Scholarship Chairman and AnnStockton, TMC Past President with scholarship winner Mark Bacon.


Tuesday Music Club CalendarAll general meetings are held at the Tuesday Music Club Building at 421 E. Park Street at 10:30. All events are free unless other-wise noted. Catered lunches follow meeting.

. . . MARCH . . .Tuesday, March 8: The program The Sweetest Sounds will be presented by the All Saints Academy Strings directed by Mark Thielen. Lee Lallance, Jazz Pianist, will also be a part of the program. Dr. Lallance, a sought after clinician, director andpianist is Minister of Music at First Methodist Church.

Sunday, March 27: The Tuesday Music Club Scholarship Auditions will be held at 3:00. High school seniors and college agedmusicians planning a career in an area of music will becompeting for scholarships.

. . . APRIL . . .Tuesday, April 12: And the Beat Goes On, Part I will bepresented by the Tuesday Music Club Scholarship Winners.

Wednesday, April 20: Fun in the Sun Spring Fashion ShowLuncheon, 11:30-2:00. Cost: $25. Fashions presented by Casual Chic and a delicious lunch are ready for you to come and enjoy. This Ways and Means Fundraiser helps fund our scholarships.Perfect for a girl’s day out!!!

. . . MAY . . .Tuesday, May 10: And the Beat Goes On, Part II, will bepresented by the Tuesday Music Club Scholarship Winners.Come out and support these young people .

May 19-21: Florida Federation of Music Clubs Convention,Ft. Walton Beach. Tuesday Music Club Officers will be attending.

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Florida Flywheelers 19th Annual Antique Engine & Tractor ShowFt. MeadeFeb. 23-26www.floridaflywheelers.org

Greek Festival of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox ChurchWinter Haven Feb. 25-27(863) 299-4532

Visit our historic landmarks.

Polk County Historical Museum & Genealogical Library – BartowHomeland Heritage Park – HomelandLake Wales Museum and Cultural Center – Lake WalesL.B. Brown House Museum – BartowHistoric Dundee Depot Museum – DundeeFort Meade Historical Museum – Fort MeadeFrostproof Historical Society and Museum – FrostproofHistoric Polk Theatre – LakelandWomen’s Club and Historic Museum – Winter HavenThe Carillon and Pinewood Estates at Bok Tower Gardens – Lake WalesMulberry Phosphate Museum – Mulberry

For more landmarks, go to www.VisitCentralFlorida.org

Rich in cultural and heritage diversity, Polk County offers a variety of museums and historic landmarks that are an important part of Florida history.

Detroit Tigers Celebrate 75 Years in LakelandAnniversary week celebration - Feb. 22-27 Opening day game - Feb. 27Final home game - Mar. 26www.visitcentralflorida.org/spring_training.php

37th Annual Sun n’ Fun International Fly-In & ExpoLakelandMar. 29 - Apr. 3(863) 644-2431 or www.sun-n-fun.org

Imperial Symphony OrchestraConcert Under the Stars Bok Tower Gardens – Lake Wales April 30(863) 676-1408 or www.boktowergardens.org

40th Annual MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire by-the-Lake Outdoor Arts FestivalLake Morton – Lakeland May 7- 8(863) 688-7743 ext. 237 or www.PolkMuseumofArt.org

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