Congratulations to Janet B., winner of a Fresco’s gift certificate; Ed B., winner of a Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grille gift certificate; and Angela W., winner of free framing and a professioinal photo from FastFrame and The Maguires of Lakeland.   Congratulations to those winners and a special thanks to Downtown businesses donating prizes!  You can still get bumper [...]

DLP Board Meeting March 31, 2010 Attending: Ellen Simms, Lynn Dennis, Karen Kovach, Dan Stetson, Lori Powell, Jim Doig, Tim Calhoon, Jean Bunch, Frank McCaulley, Margaret Stephens, Kay Morgan 8:05 Called to order – Ellen Simms Minutes of Feb 24, 2010 – motion to accept, Frank McCaulley. Seconded, Jim Doig Treasurer: Jean Bunch – We [...]

Adding a bright splash of color to the Brooke Pottery toy section this week is the wildly cute collection of patchwork animals by Cate and Levi. This line of eco-friendly toys is handcrafted from recycled wool sweaters by Canadian artist Josh Title. See the current animal line up…..

If you’ve ever been curious about bonsai, then this weekend is your opportunity to learn more. Polk Museum of Art is hosting “Beyond the Art” on Saturday, April 17, and this time the theme is The Art of Bonsai. John Petterson, the founding president of the Bonsai Society of Lakeland, will be in the building [...]

Join Explorations V Children’s Museum for the 29th Annual Children’s Festival on Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 10am-3pm! Art, music, science, big wheels, giant slide and a jam-packed park full of fun for the whole family! Admission also includes 3 floors of kid-powered exhibit inside Explorations V Children’s Museum, located at 109 N Kentucky Avenue [...]

Polk Museum of Art and the Junior League of Greater Lakeland are teaming up to bring you The Art of Fashion on Wednesday, April 21, at 6:30pm. With an informal fashion show by Neiman Marcus of Tampa Bay, it’s a great excuse for a Girl’s Night Out! How can you beat clothes, shoes, accessories, and [...]

Congratulations to Downtown Lakeland Bumper Sticker Winners! Lorraine N. won a Black & Brew gift certificate and Billy L. won two tickets to Classic Albums Live at The Lakeland Center!  The Prize Patrol continues to be on the prowl for those Downtown Cool bumper stickers and clings. Maybe YOU will be the next winner!

Endure, the crime thriller filmed last year in Lakeland, will come to the Polk Theatre for one showing on April 16th at 8 pm. The special showing comes during the film’s festival season.

First Chance to See 2010 Flying Tigers!!

Don’t miss the lunch  hour at the Farmers Curb Market THIS WEDNESDAY, 4/14! This local duo - Benedict Heaps and Jeremy Procopio - plays original songs  and covers in the style of The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, etc. Their harmonies are great! They’ll begin playing from 11:45-1:15. You can bring a lunch, buy from any restaurant or [...]