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A colorful, air-borne sight will fill the skies in one part of town soon, as Lake Wales enjoys its first-ever Spring Kite Festival. The high-flying event is planned for noon on Saturday, March 30, and everyone is invited to participate. "We couldn't let another March slip past without doing this!" said Jessica Bray, a member of the sponsoring Lakeshore League. The informal neighborhood group is noted for organizing themed events at different times of the year, including such a...
Sidestreet Studio in Winter Haven starting will offer a coloring class and social engagement program for individuals with early onset Alzheimer's disease and dementia beginning April 2. The materials will be provided. Caregivers can relax, read or just rest in the other room while their loved one has an opportunity to be creative. No special skills or artistic ability needed. The program is designed as a social engagement opportunity for participants to be creative and have...
The fourth meeting of the Living Out Loud Poet's and Writer's Society is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21 in the gallery at Melange Antiques, 250 E. Park Ave. in historic downtown Lake Wales. Participants are asked to bring original written material or a selection from a favorite writer. While attending the society meeting, participants also can enjoy a new art exhibit with the works of Nancy Dillen and Marilyn Rackelman. Those attending should bring their own beverages;...
The Lake Wales Museum will celebrate women's history month with a free lecture at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 21 about Florida's Female Pioneers by Peggy McDonald. "Florida's Female Pioneers" examines some of the women who have shaped the Sunshine State. Dr. Esther Hill Hawks, a female doctor during the Civil War, visited Florida during the war and ran the first racially integrated free school in Florida during Reconstruction. She wrote lyrical descriptions of the St. Johns River...
Lake Wales MainStreet is inviting people downtown for Hops, Shop and Stroll from 5-9 p.m. Friday, March 22. Fifteen local restaurants are donating food to pair up with wine and beer at 15 business locations in the historic downtown. Each $25 ticket includes a souvenir wine glass and a map with participating locations. At each participating location, guests will have their map stamped and enjoy a beverage sampling and food paired specifically with each wine. Once all locations...
Fans of live theatre will enjoy some spine-tingling chills during March as Lake Wales Little Theatre presents "The Assassin's New Friend." The psychological thriller features a very reluctant "friend" who finds himself dragged into a murder plot by a crazed killer. Faced with a "Hobson's choice," the true-crime writer is pulled deeper as the plot twists and turns. Featuring Jeff Herman as the scheming Kendrick, and Robert Connors as often-horrified writer Brian Hollander, the...
You'll be on the edge of your seat during the production of "The Assassin's New Friend" through March 31 at the Lake Wales Little Theatre. Written by John Kaasik, the play is directed by Lake Wales Charter Schools Human Resources Director Dr. Julio Acevedo. March 15 is opening night and the play runs three weekends with performances at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. on Sundays. "This is a really good play because it has comedy, suspense, action and drama so...
Downtown Lake Wales' Mélange Gallery will host a visit from poet, screenwriter, and filmmaker Will Berry on Thursday March 21. A resident of Maine, Berry has won numerous awards at film festivals in North America and Europe and is developing his own unique way of utilizing the media in very surprising ways. A graduate of Brown University's noted film school, Berry will screen some of his projects during the evening, and answer questions about his ground-breaking style. He...
Men were walking on the moon, "Scooby Doo" and "The Brady Bunch" both premiered on television and a certain sentient sedan ruled the box office. Believe it or not, it has been 50 years since the release of the movie "The Love Bug." Since then, Herbie the pugnacious 1963 Volkswagen Beetle that has a mind of its own has become a staple of children's imagination. In fact, those older Volkswagens and all their quirkiness remain an integral part of the American lexicon, often...
The 41st Annual Central Park Art Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 16-17 in downtown Winter Haven. The Victor Smith Law Group is presenting sponsor. About 80 artists are expected to exhibit their work, which includes a good mix of acrylic and oil paintings, sculpture, jewelry, mixed media, pottery/ceramics, glass, watercolor, drawing, photography, leather, wood, fiber baskets, wood flutes and even live orchids. There also will be a...
The City of Lake Wales Recreation Department will hold its second monthly Lake Wales Live event starting at 6 p.m. Friday, March 15. This month's free event will include music by Warner University's Beyond Belief Jazz Ensemble starting at 6 p.m., followed at 7:30 p.m. with music by Cory Greenway. Lake Wales Live is held in the park across from the Lake Wales Public Library at 290 Cypress Gardens Lane. The event will include food for purchase from food trucks and a beer and...
Auditions will be held Monday and Tuesday, March 18-19, for the Lake Wales Little Theatre June teen production of "Reality Stars: Greek Gods Edition." According to promotional material the play is a hilarious romp that explores the great Greek myths within a reality show framework: "Thirteen gods are put under one roof, but only one can survive to sit upon Mount Olympus." Director Robbie Hartley will be casting "8 guys and 7 girls," ages 12-18. The play is not a musical, but...
The Lake Wales Arts Council is presenting an evening of classical masterpieces at 7 p.m. Friday, March 22 with GRAMMY-Nominated Yamaha Performing Artist Tom Brantley. A professor of trombone, Brantley grew up in a musical South Louisiana household, listening to classical, jazz, Latin, soul, pop/rock, country, bluegrass, and Cajun. A third-generation trombonist, Yamaha soloist, clinician, and recording artist, Brantley performs with the University of South Florida Faculty...
The Camp Mack Concert Series continues from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, March 16 with a live performance by Big Time Jukebox! Based in Central Florida, Big Time Jukebox is a 5-piece band of performing Rock and classic rock favorites, Motown, RnB, Soul, New Country, and dance music! Enjoy the best music of the 50s thru today's hits.https://www.bigtimejukebox.com/ The event will by the river is for all ages and will include good food & drinks, fun people, and great music! Camp Mack, a...
Bok Tower Gardens is hosting another and 80s-themed Bok After Dark event Friday evening, March 8. Experience live music on the Terrace from 5-7pm followed by a 7:30 pm carillon concert with Geert D'hollander. D'hollander will present a "Tubular" concert featuring "gnarly" hits from 80's artists Modern English, U2, Toto, Wham, Journey, a-ha, Culture Club and more. The event is free with general admission or membership. The Blue Palmetto Cafe will offer a dinner of Boursin...
The 5th Annual CommunityFest FREE Family Fun Festival is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 9 in downtown Winter Haven. Citizens Bank & Trust is the presenting sponsor. CommunityFest is a family-friendly event that encourages the community to come together and enjoy games, entertainment, food and more. This free festival allows businesses to give back to the community while families enjoy fun-filled activities and entertainment in the park. Planned games and activ...
A free lecture by Jim Sawgrass, a member of the Muskogee Creek Indian Tribe, will be held Tuesday, March 12 at the Polk County History Center, 100 E. Main St. in Bartow. The presentation from 5:30-7:30 p.m. will offer insight about Southeastern native tribes and their culture. A native Floridian, Sawgrass has been sharing his knowledge about Native American culture for more than 30 years. He served on the Florida Indian Council from 1991-1995. His lecture includes information...
"Bring your guns and tell your friends," pronounces Great American Gun Show owner and promoter Robert Chipley, his slogan for his 14-year-old traveling show to be held at the Lake Wales National Guard Armory, 435 Airport Rd., March 16-17. Many vendors from around the state will attend the event to buy, sell and trade new and used firearms at discounted prices. Concealed Weapon (CCW) classes are held twice each day priced at $49 per class. To sign up or for more information on...
AAUW is hosting a Card Party from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, March 23 at the Lake of the Hills Clubhouse at 44 E. Starr Ave. off Scenic Highway north of Lake Wales. Players should reserve a table to play games with their own group. The cost is a donation of $10 per person, which covers desserts and beverages. Seating is limited. Call Betty Martin at 863-638-1877 to reserve a table. AAUW Lake Wales Branch is a 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable corporation promoting education and equity for...
The Lake Wales Arts Council is holding a swanky night of fine food and jazz in three acts. A Night in New York is the Lake Wales Arts Council's annual dinner & fundraising event scheduled for 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16. The evening will feature Paul Gavin and an all-star group of musicians, plus the musical stylings of Whitney James and Brian Hughes, two of the most in-demand jazz vocalists in Florida. The band will play all of the classics from the Great American...
Have you been practicing your target shooting for "Bustin' Clays with Sheriff Grady Judd?" The 11th annual clay shooting event is just around the corner on March 16, so now is the time to register. Polk Sheriff's Charities, Inc. is holding the event again at Tenoroc Sporting Clays in Lakeland. Sign-in starts at 7 a.m. and the event begins at 8 a.m. Last year over 500 people attended Bustin' Clays and over 360 shooters were signed up. Sponsorship opportunities are still...
The 2019 Citizens Bank & Trust Arts Festival attracted a large crowd for the beautiful weather, great art, kids activities and variety of food vendors. Award winners were Jeff Ripple, Best in Show; Susan Currier, President's Award; Jeff Eckert, CB&T Award; Isaac McCaslin, Stephen Brehm, Marilyn Rackelman and Paul Stevens, Awards of Excellence; Richard Currier, Tai Tacoalii, Deborah Barnes, Peggy Miller and Carolyn Currie, Awards of Distinction; and Mary Bassham, Dennis...
The Erskine Choraleers will perform in a free concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 3 in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church of Lake Wales, 16 N. 3rd St. The Choraleers are an auditioned choral ensemble from Erskine College of Due West, SC. The chorus is conducted by Dr. Keith Timms. The Choraleers perform throughout the US and internationally....
After more than 40 years of color and creativity, big changes are afoot for the 2019 version of the Lake Wales Mardi Gras. A burst of street art that couldn't be contained, the Lake Wales Mardi Gras popped into existence in 1984, and has been entertaining residents and visitors ever since. Hosted by more than a dozen private "krewes" and coordinated by a five-person committee, the 2019 events will take place on March 1 and 2, and include music, entertainment, and food, and...
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...
