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Master-vocalist Patrick Muehleise will present "A Night of the Romantics!" Concert starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Lake Wales Arts Center, 1099 SR 60 East. The Grammy-nominated vocalist will perform operatic and art song favorites spanning four eras of classical music. Praised for his "real musicality and finely executed coloratura," Muehleise is an acclaimed American tenor specializing in a wide variety of concert soloist repertoire and known for his "beautiful,...
Auditions for the January Lake Wales Little Theatre production of Single Wide, The Musical will be held at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11 and 12. Director Rob Fritz is looking for five women and two men, playing the age range of 20s to 40s, and one boy, who looks around age 11. A review script is available at the Lake Wales Public Library. Those interested in auditioning should bring a prepared song with recorded accompaniment. The play will run three weekends Jan. 10-26. Performances are...
Central Florida's Visitor Information Center (CFVIC) will host a Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday, Nov. 2. This FREE, family-friendly event will take place from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. with games, prizes, face painting, a balloon artist and Pumpkin Patch area when guests can take photos and selfies. Costumes are welcome so the kids can continue their trick-or-treating into November. Various local vendors will be on hand, selling food, treats and gifts, including handmade...
The Lake Wales History Museum is planning a larger than ever 44th Annual Pioneer Days Festival Oct. 26-27 in Lake Wailes Park. Admission and parking are free for the heritage celebration that will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. At 10 a.m. on Saturday, retired Bok Tower carillonneur Milford Myhre will be recognized as Pioneer of the Year. See story at https://www.lakewalesnews.net/story/2019/10/02/news/retired-bok-carillonneur-milford-myhre-named-pione...
"Harold" was killed by a speeding sports car, and about 100 Murder Mystery dinner guests are going to try to figure out "whodunnit." It's all part of fun evening Oct. 19 at the Historic Ramon Theater in Frostproof during the interactive presentation of "Betting on Death." Tickets are $40, which includes dinner and the murder mystery. They can be purchased online at www.ramontheater.com. The charming Mediterranean style Ramon Theater built in 1925 is located at 15 E. Wall Stree...
Thousands will trek to Polk State College on Oct. 19 for this year's FallFest, continuing a community tradition that is more than 30 years strong. The Winter Haven Campus will transform into the highly anticipated craft fair at 999 Ave. H N.E. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the third Saturday of October, bringing together a variety of activities and crafters featuring items from art and woodwork, to jewelry and clothing, to baked goods and more. The event also features a kid zone,...
The City of Lake Wales Recreation Department will host the first Lake Wales Live event of the season Friday, Oct. 18. The free event features live music in the park in front of the Lake Wales Public Library. Musicians featured this month include the Kolt 45 Band at 6 p.m. and then the Johnathan Kaufman and Chase Dixon Blues Duo starting at 8 p.m. The event is weather permitting and times are subject to change. Food trucks will be on hand. Members of the Rotary on the Ridge...
The Lake Wales Arts Council will kick off its 2019-2020 Concert Series with jazz vocalist extraordinaire Whitney James and her all-star jazz band for her tribute to George and Ira Gershwin. The concert begins at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Lake Wales Arts Center, 1099 SR 60 E. Tickets are $10 for members, students, veterans and seniors over age 65 and $15 for nonmembers. A reception will be held after the concert. Tickets may be purchased online at http...
A family tradition at the SUN 'n FUN Expo Campus, WINGS 'n THINGS has been reimagined. With exciting hands-on activities that introduce tomorrow's technologies, children of all ages will be given a free introduction to the wonders of Aerospace from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at the SUN 'n FUN Expo Campus, 4175 Medulla Road in Lakeland. Offered through the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE), this year's event is being co-hosted with the Women in Aviation Lakeland...
Kāmau kī`aha! This means 'cheers' in Hawaiian. It is the traditional Hawaiian toast, literally "drink your glass." This Tiki-themed event will take place again at Haus 820 in Lakeland from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday Oct. 4. Kon Tiki Taco guests will enjoy an assortment of hand-crafted Tiki cocktails by Cob & Pen and Revival Bar, local beer from Swan Brewing, and tasty pacific street tacos from Cob & Pen, Blue Dog BBQ, Fuzzy's Tacos, Good Thyme and more. Dance the night away with D...
After a summer break, Lake Wales Main Street resumes its Lake Wales Car Show from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 in historic downtown Lake Wales. The cars are on display on east Stuart Avenue between First Street and Scenic Highway. There are no registration or spectator fees. The monthly event on the 4th Saturday of each month between September and May will include food vendors, a DJ, door prizes, 50-50 drawing and People's Choice Award....
The new Lake Wales Film Society at Melange will host its inaugural event with two pre-premier screenings of "Body Painting: The Living Canvas," a documentary film by Karyn Finley Thompson and David H.R. Hauser. The 50-minute film will be shown at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Art Gallery at Melange Antiques, 250 E. Park Ave. in historic downtown Lake Wales. The society's promotion says: "What better canvas than the human body? It is art that breathes. W...
The Living Out Loud Poet's and Writer's Society will hold its 10th gathering starting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19. The free event is hosted by Melange Antiques and Art Gallery, 250 E. Park Ave. in historic downtown Lake Wales. Attendees are encouraged to bring original written material or a selection from a favorite writer to share. Guests also are invited to bring beverages or snacks....
The Lake Wales Arts Council will open a new exhibit Friday, Sept. 20 featuring the "Keep Florida Wild" nature photography of Adam Bass. The opening will include a reception from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Michael Crews Gallery of the Lake Wales Arts Center, 1099 SR 60 East. Admission is free to the public. The event will include food and an open bar. In describing the exhibit, Bass wrote: "I am a Florida native, born in Winter Haven. I have always loved wild Florida - the Real...
More than 50 local youth will take to the stage Sept. 13-22 for the Lake Wales Little Theatre production of "If the Shoe Fits." Audrey Kelley Fritz is directing the play, an updated version of the Cinderella story, which runs for two weekends beginning Sept. 13. Performances are Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Jean Written by Karen Woodford, the play takes place in the Kingdom of Kravitz, where a depressed Prince Owen is preparing to...
Creator's Circle Make & Take Class at Lake Wales Public Library is offering an introduction to Origami. The two-hour class begins at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. Instructor Trudy Spangler will demonstrate and each participant will leave with a completed origami piece. Only 10 seats are available. Call 678-4004, ext. 221, or visit the library to register....
Living Out Loud Poet's and Writer's Society is hosting a wide open poetry and creative writing SLAM. Interested persons should bring original written material or a selection from a favorite writer to share. The gathering begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 at Melange Antiques and Art Gallery, 250 E. Park Ave. in historic downtown Lake Wales. Guests are invited to bring preferred beverages or snacks for themselves or to share. For more information, contact Robert Bullock at...
The Lake Wales Arts Council is proud to announce our upcoming 2019-2020 Concert Series Program. We are excited to host a plethora of master musicians at the Lake Wales Arts Center, including 16x GRAMMY Award Winner Béla Fleck and 2x GRAMMY Award Winner Abigail Washburn. Other concert series artists include the Lake Wales Chorale, Fullbright Specialist and GRAMMY Nominated saxophonist Jack Wilkins, GRAMMY Nominated lyric tenor Patrick Muehleise, master jazz vocalist Whitney...
The Lake Wales History Museum is hosting free Summer Fun Days on from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 10. The theme for July 27 is Bok Tower Day, which will include a guest from Bok Tower, free gardening activities, the "Creating an Icon" exhibit and more. Future Fun Days include Multicultural Day on Aug. 3 and 80s Day on Aug. 10. Each day has different games, activities, films and foods based upon the specific them. The museum is located at 325 S. Scenic Highway in...
The Lake Wales History Museum will be hosting "Wildlife of Florida and Beyond" Day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 22. As part of Summer Fun Days at the Museum, people of all ages will be making edible dirt pies, botanical prints, and see natural history artifacts and a wildlife demonstration. A reptile discovery program meet and greet will be held from 1-3 p.m. Participants can learn about a different wild animals from Florida and beyond. Guests are welcome to meet a...
Teens rule during the production of "Reality Stars: Greek Gods Edition" for six performances over two weekends beginning Friday June 14 at the Lake Wales Little Theatre. "The play reveals what happens when you mix the Greek gods with reality television," explains Robby Hartley, director, about the teen production written by Jonathan Yukich and produced by arrangement with Eldridge Publishing Company, Venice FL. "This is the best cast we've had in seven years, as far as talent...
The Lake Wales Public Library is hosting summer teen programs. Members of the Lake Wales Community will be appearing as guest presenters from 3-4 p.m. June 10-14 for Adulting 101 classes for teens and young adults (ages 15 to 20) covering topics of sewing, car maintenance, personal financial literacy, landing a job, and eating healthy. The Library is featuring a full day summer teen leadership camp from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 15-19. The camp will help teens examine their...
Aerospace Discovery at the Florida Air Museum is joining museums nationwide in participating in the tenth summer of Blue Star Museums, a program which provides free admission to our nation's active-duty military personnel and their families this summer. The 2019 program runs through Labor Day Monday, Sept.2. Military can find the list of participating museums at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. Blue Star Museums is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in...
More than 30 volunteers, members and patrons enjoyed a buffet dinner during the Lake Wales Little Theatre's open house and annual meeting at Monday, June 3. In addition to good food and good friends, there was plenty of good news, including a sneak preview of productions planned for Season 42. "We're thrilled to that all our board members except one agreed to remain on the board of directors," reports Leslie Grondin, LWLT president. "I started here 32 years ago as a child and...
The Polk County History Center, in cooperation with local playwright Gretchen Suarez-Pena, concludes the lecture series on Race and Culture with a stage reading of Suarez-Pena's piece, "Conversations in Bed." The show follows four couples and the comical and universal conversations they have before going to sleep. The state read will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, June 7 at the History Center, 100 E. Main St. in Bartow. Admission is free. The Polk County History Center has regular...
