The Polk Theatre presents the film “Casablanca” as part of the Summer Classics film series. Starring: Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Directed by: Michael Curtiz Running Time: 1 hr. 42 min. Not Rated. Expatriate Rick Blaine, a cynical nightclub owner in Casablanca, discovers that his ex-lover Ilsa, who abandoned him years before, has arrived in [...]

The Polk Theatre presents the film “Dirty Harry” as part of the Summer Classics film series. Starring: Clint Eastwood, Andrew Robinson, John Vernon Director: Don Siegel Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller Running Time: 1 hour and 42 minutes MPAA rating: R A San Francisco cop with little regard for rules (but who always gets results) tries [...]

The Polk Theatre presents the film Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop Starring: Conan O’Brien, Andy Richter, and Stephen Colbert Director: Rodman Flender Genre: Documentary, Comedy, Special Interest Running time: 1 hour and 26 minutes MPAA Rating: R After a much-publicized departure from hosting NBC’s Tonight Show – and the severing of a 22-year relationship with the [...]

Explorations V Children’s Museum will be closed from August 29 through Sept 5, 2011 in order to tidy up the place after a full-force summer of fun that included S.T.E.A.M Summer Camp, Storybook Camp, birthday parties, hands-on workshops and over 13,000 children and their families experiencing three floors of kid-powered exhibits! Explorations V, located at [...]

We are excited to add Gail Crozier’s gorgeous handmade jewelry to the Brooke Pottery shop this month. This Missouri artist creates her own lampwork glass beads and sterling silver elements, producing jewelry that makes a bold statement and always gets noticed. Browse our new Stranded Glass Jewelry in the store or online at brookepottery.com.

Explorations V Children’s Museum, located at 109 N Kentucky Avenue in downtown Lakeland, will be celebrating 20 years of hands-on, fun-filled adventures in learning on Saturday, August 27, 2011 from 10am-3pm at the biggest birthday party in town, its 20th Birthday X-travaganza! Special guests for the event will be the crew from Radio Disney AM1380 [...]

MUSIC ON THE PROMENADE LOCAL MUSIC SHOWCASE AUGUST 19TH FEATURING THREE LAKELAND BANDS LAKELAND, FL (July 28, 2011) – The August 19, 2011 Music on the Promenade will feature three up and coming Lakeland bands as part of a local music showcase.  This FREE event is from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Lake [...]

The Polk Theatre presents the film A Better Life Starring: Demián Bichir, José Julián and Eddie ‘Piolin’ Sotelo Director: Chris Weitz Genre: Drama, Special Interest Running time: 1 hour and 38 minutes MPAA rating: PG-13 for some violence, language, and brief drug use A gardener in East L.A. struggles to keep his son away from [...]

The Polk Theatre presents the film “Schindler’s List” as part of the Summer Classics film series. Starring: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, and Ben Kingsley Director: Steven Spielberg Genre: Biography, Drama, History Running Time: 3 hours and 15 minutes MPAA rating: R In Poland during World War II, Oskar Schindler gradually becomes concerned for his Jewish [...]

Following Downtown’s Dog Days of Summer First Friday event, Lake Mirror Tower Apartments and SPCA are hosting a pet adoption day on Saturday, September 3rd from 10 am to 2 pm. Our adoption drive will feature some really cute pets looking for a new home as well as several local pet friendly businesses and vendors. This family event is [...]