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Arts on the Park January Events

Arts on the Park, Inc. — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:24:25 +0000

Cookies & Carols – First Friday, December 2nd

FastFrame — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:05:51 +0000

Friday, December 2, 6:00 – 9:00pm

Downtown continues the holiday festivities with a “Cookies and Carols” theme at the December First Friday. Come down and enjoy holiday music and entertainment, visits with Santa and so much more.

Plus, it’s a great time to work on that holiday shopping list as shops are open late. Don’t forget to stop and get a little something – or a big something – to eat at one of Downtown’s fabulous restaurants. Maybe you’ll pick up an idea or two for your holiday party.

Merchant Specials:

Lloyd’s of Lakeland - 20% off one item over $20
Home Essentials - 20% off one regularly priced item
Traditions Unlimited - $5 off total purchase of $25 or more
Bay Street Bistro - Free dessert with each purchased entrée
Mitchell’s Coffee House - Purchase gets your name in a drawing for a gift certificate. One drawing per hour, 6-9pm.
Black Swan - Purchase gets your name in a drawing for a gift certificate
Brooke Pottery - $5 off purchases of $25 or more
Arts on the Park - Artists Showcase Holiday Market
Explorations V Children’s Museum - Santa and Mrs. Claus in front of the Museum
Fresco’s - Gingerbread cookies

Performances by:

Berkley Charter Elementary
Blake Academy
George Jenkins High School
Kingsford Elementary
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
Longbow Family
Sikes Elementary
South McKeel Academy
Suzuki Strings

Fancy Flea November 12th

FastFrame — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:32:52 +0000

Don’t miss this vintage home & garden market on Saturday, November 12th from 9 am until 4 pm on Kentucky Avenue in Downtown Lakeland.

First Friday PCBA’s Builder & Remodel Expo Nov 4th

Townsend Marketing Services — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:37:17 +0000

Don’t miss the opportunity to visit with builders and remodelers offering all sorts of products and services just in time to spruce up your home for the holidays! The Polk County Builders Association and their members are hosting the November 4th First Friday in Downtown Lakeland starting at 6 pm.
Plus, you’ll enjoy information and activities from other local businesses and the shops and restaurants are open late. Enjoy the Artisan’s Market on North Kentucky and the Florida Southern College Alpha Gamma Rho plant sale on South Kentucky. You might even find time for a quick game of Laser Tag with My Backyard Battles before you buy your plants!

Elves Shelves

Polk Museum of Art — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:40:44 +0000

Polk Museum of Art will host “Elves Shelves Gift Shoppe,” on Saturday, November 19 – December 4, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Children are invited to this special Secret Shoppe. Gifts will be reasonably priced for children to purchase. Elves Shelves fun include a gift wrapping center.

Holiday Luncheon

Polk Museum of Art — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:22:16 +0000

Polk Museum of Art will host its annual “Holiday Luncheon” on Wednesday, November 16, at 11:30 a.m. The cost to attend is $30 for members and $35 for non-members. Come and enjoy the magic of the holidays with your friends! Join us for a scrumptious catered lunch, browse Gems & Jewels, and stroll through the Museum’s galleries. It’s a perfect occasion in elegant holiday surroundings.

Gems & Jewels Artist Market

Polk Museum of Art — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 21:02:04 +0000

Polk Museum of Art will host its “Gems & Jewels Artist Market” on Wednesday, November 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Admission is free. The jewelers and artists are sure to dazzle you with their unique creations. It’s a great opportunity to buy a wonderful, hand-crafted present for someone special in your life — or for yourself! Plus, be sure to come by for the wine & cheese reception from 5-7 p.m.

The Sanatorium – A Haunted Experience – Oct 21, 22 & 28, 29, 2011

Lakeland Community Theatre — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:47:37 +0000

The carnival is back in town – do you dare to experience the horrifying mystery of The Sanatorium. For the second annual event Lakeland Community Theatre will be tranformed into the freaky carnival – yes there will be clowns!!!(Not recommended for under 13!)

Friday & Saturday Oct 21, 22 & 28, 29 7-11 pm at the Lake Mirror Theatre 121 S. Lake Ave.

Tickets $5 Call 863 603 7529 or www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com

Saturday Oct 29 4-6pm – join us for our free family friendly trick or treat lane.

Dog Days of Summer-Sept 2

Townsend Marketing Services — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 07:01:18 +0000

The Downtown Lakeland Partnership is pleased to announce its partnership with Cleveland Heights Animal Hospital as title sponsor of the September First Friday – Dog Days of Summer with support from Northwest Animal Hospital.

REGISTER TO WIN!!

A basket of people treats and pet goodies valued at over $1000!! You must register at Cleveland Heights Animal Hospital at 3710 Cleveland Heights Blvd. by September 1st at 10pm.

Here’s what’s happening:

• $25 Microchipping (includes registration)

• Pooch Parade – see details below
• Give Aways & Product sampling- visit the booths in Munn Park for prizes from vendors
• Lakeland/Winter Haven Kennel Club – meet the breeds!
• Pet Photos- by the fountain in Munn Park
• Dog Obedience – see demonstrations

• Police K-9 Demonstrations – times tba

. Dog/owner look alike contest 8:15 PM on South Kentucky

• Rescue Groups – learn about dogs who need our help
• Music & Entertainment along the streets!
• Shops Open Late – visit store for specials and activities
• Outdoor Dining – many restaurants have outdoor seating to accommodate you and your pooch!
• Classic Cars on Tennessee Avenue

POOCH PARADE: 7:30pm start time DOWNLOAD FORM

Dogs, tell your owners that you want to dress up and march in the Dog Days of Summer Pooch Parade in Downtown Lakeland. If you had rather ride, then decorate a float. Just don’t be left out of all the fun.

Line up at 7:15 PM in the parking lot on the northwest corner of Bay Street and Kentucky Avenue. The parade will start at 7:30 PM and proceed south on Kentucky Avenue past Munn Park and will end at the intersection of South Kentucky Avenue and Lemon Street.All pooches participating must be accompanied by their owner or a handler, and all dogs must be on a leash. Decorated dog strollers, wagons or small floats are welcomed.

$1000 BASKET WINNER ANNOUNCED – 8:00pm

Register to win a basket of people treats and pet goodies valued at over $1000!! You must register at Cleveland Heights Animal Hospital at 3710 Cleveland Heights Blvd. by September 1st at 10pm.

Participants for the Pooch Parade must pre-register by e-mailing the following information to annrye@DowntownLakelandFL.com. Use the subject line “Pooch Parade Entrant”

Registration information: DOWNLOAD FORM

Pooch’s name

Breed

Owner’s name

Mailing address

Phone number

E-address

Tell us about your parade unit. Please include the following

Name(s) and breed of other pooch members of your unit.

Describe your costume:

Will you have a float? Yes No

If yes, please describe

Keep checking the website for additional information.

Polk Authors & Illustrators Festival – October 1

The General Store — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:57:13 +0000

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

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Saturday, October 1, 2011 9:00 – 3:00

South Kentucky Avenue (between Main and Lemon Streets) Downtown Lakeland

Help uncover Polk County’s undiscovered talent in this festival for lovers of all things “Book”!

Here’s your chance to meet and support local authors, illustrators and publishers (just in time for the holidays!) in a Downtown showcase. Who knows? You might even be inspired to write that book that you’ve been “meaning to get to” for years.

It’s also a great way for local authors and illustrators to come out and promote/sell their works. Deadline for participation is Friday, Sept. 16th – but, the sooner you sign up, the more pre-event promotion you get! Space is limited.

https://www.facebook.com/#!/AuthorsnIllustratorsFestival for more information.

Organized for you by Terisa & Sparky Glover of The General Store; Ellen Simms of FastFrame, and Teresa V. Martinez, author of “Success in Exile”.

Sponsored in part by Lakeland Downtown Development Authority