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  • Sun Shines on First Day of Art Show

    Chevon T. Baccus APR, Executive Editor|Updated Feb 25, 2019

    It was perfect Florida weather as 80 artists exhibited their work on the shores of Lake Wailes Saturday, Feb. 23. The show continues from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24. It was Angela Pulido Wadsworth's first show. A hard-charging personal injury attorney for 21 years, she began painting after a battle with breast cancer sidelined her from her work as a trial attorney. She created De Novo Art named for the Latin term that means to start from the beginning. The effects of he...

  • Tom Freeman: Past, Present & Future

    Robert Bullock, Staff Writer|Updated Feb 25, 2019

    Tom Freeman turned 93 years old on October 19, 2018. Who is Tom Freeman? Well, he's kind of a legend around here - a Lake Wales treasure. He's somewhat of a renaissance man: an artist, poet, farmer, educator, businessman, war hero, golfer, historian, fisherman, storyteller, wildlife expert and activist. His life is an inspiration to many, and his art is a fabulous and important legacy. As are many, I am honored to know Mr. Freeman, and I am grateful for the privilege of...

  • Art-B-Que Kicks off Weekend Art Show

    Updated Feb 25, 2019

    Artists and arts enthusiasts helped kick of the Citizens Bank & Trust Lake Wales Art Show Friday, Feb. 22 with a Mardi Gras-themed event. The crowd enjoyed New Orleans style food, prepared by Mike Berkau of Ridge Catering, and the brassy sounds of the Jazz Phools. Event co-chairs Stephanie Eckstein and Margie Sikes carried out the theme with colorful masks, beads and purple and green decor. The annual Art-B-Que kicks off the weekend's Art Show and gives the artists an...

  • Arts Council Presents 48th Annual Art Festival

    Updated Feb 23, 2019

    The shores of Lake Wailes lake will come alive with food, music and all kinds of artwork Feb. 23 and 24 for the 48th Annual Citizens Bank & Trust Lake Wales Arts Festival. About 80 artists are expected to exhibit their works from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. The event is juried, meaning the artist submissions were reviewed by a panel of experienced jurors and deemed quality work, worthy of a place at this popular festival. Impressed with the hometow...