This year Downtown is partnering with the Polk County Builders Association and its members to create a huge First Friday event. Up and down Kentucky Ave. you’ll find art vendors and art receptions. The Art of Better Living is brought to you by the Polk County Builders Association and their members. Visit Munn Park to find PCBA members who can help you select a builder, get mortgage information, install new countertops, renovate a room, install a pool, buy insurance, put down new flooring, landscape your yard, remodel your home, hire a decorator or put in an all brick patio.  The list is endless!  PCBA members are dedicated to the Art of Better Living everyday!

Downtown Lakeland’s October First Friday will also feature an art show!

The DLP is looking for artists, in all mediums, to exhibit their work along Kentucky Avenue in Downtown Lakeland during the October First Friday. This will be a great opportunity to reach the First Friday crowds and perhaps kick off the holiday buying season a little early!

Items exhibited must be made by the artist. If you are interested, please contact us no later than September 24th.

Cheryl Dossey, Fitz Gallery 686-0887 or email registration information to:
cherylfitzgallery@gmail.com

REGISTRATION FORM

The DLP cannot supply any items needed for set-up including tents, tables, chairs, nor extension cords. There will be no charge for setting up. Artists are responsible for all sales transactions and sales tax.

RIDE THE KIDDIE TRAIN!

LOCATION: Pine Street & Kentucky Ave is the corner for loading. $1 per person / per ride

Thriller is back!! 7:30 & 8:30 on S. Kentucky Ave.

RAE’S RETRO (Rae Bartley) and the DOWNTOWN LAKELAND PARTNERSHIP present: “A THRILLING Performance To Go GAGA Over!” – Downtown Lakeland’s October 1st First Friday, 2010.

Rae Bartley, of Rae’s Retro: ReVamped Vintage Clothing & RaeDesigned Jewelry, has designed another Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”-inspired Dance Show for First Friday. In addition to Michael Jackson’s iconic choreography, this year’s performance will feature additional choreography by Jarvis Mack and will also cater to a 360 degree audience – So EVERYONE will have a front row seat! Be prepared to be surprised, frightened and above all entertained.

The event will feature dancers with stylized make-up and hair designed by Lindsey Meeks of Spectrum Hair Studio, located in downtown Winter Haven.

Want to be a Zombie too? Downtown’s First Friday Event will also have a zombie makeup artist! You too can roam the streets of downtown Lakeland as a playful member of the undead for only $5. AND don’t forget your cameras! You wouldn’t want to miss the opportunity to take a photo with the characters – especially Michael!

The First Friday Downtown Lakeland Event is from 6PM to 9PM on October 1st, 2010. Everyone is encouraged to arrive early to enjoy dining and shopping at Lakeland’s local businesses. The event is FREE so seating will fill up fast!

For more information contact the Downtown Lakeland Partnership and visit www.raesretro.com.

Visit the stores!!

Home Essentials – 314 N. Kentucky Ave – Sampling Friday night…Grilled chicken breast & fresh broccoli served with Gourmet Massaman Curry Sauce, over jasmine rice.
and… Gourmet Coconut Soup (Tom Kha) with fresh shrimp and sliced mushrooms.

Fast Frame – 117 S. Kentucky Ave. – Zohra’s Lakeside restaurant is FastFrame’s guest. Stop in for a fabulous wine tasting!!

VISIT WITH DLP MEMBERS ALONG KENTUCKY AVE!

Many will have craft activities, drawings, etc!