Friday, February 3

6 – 9pm :: FREE

Enjoy the visual and performing arts throughout Downtown Lakeland on February 3rd. From school children to professionals, photography to painting and dancing and singing, local talent will be showcased throughout Downtown. Who knows, you may pick up a tip or two, or discover a hidden talent.

CALL TO ARTISTS (and musicians, dancers, poets, authors, and theatrical performers) — Set up a booth to sell your originally produced pieces (no buy-sell will be allowed). Booths are $25 per 10′x10′ spot. For details and to register for a booth space, go to http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2735204069.

Confirmed performances and activities include:

• Artists displaying their artwork in the street
• Free West Coast Swing class at Just Dance, 6-7pm, an Open Dance 7-10pm, Giveaways to anyone who walks through the door, and Valentine’s Day specials
• Video, dance, spoken word, and  musical performances by the youth from Victory Church
• Dance performances by the professional dancers from Florida Dance Theatre
• Spoken word by the Southeastern University English Department
• Children’s Art Activities by Polk Museum of Art
• “Hearty” Appetizer Preparation & Presentation class at Home Essentials, $5 per person. RSVP REQUIRED. Call 863-687-3600
• Car Show on Tennessee

Brewz Crewz Craft Beer Festival

Saturday, February 18, 2012 • 6-9pm

$50 VIP  |  $30 General Admission  | $15 Designated Driver

Munn Park, Downtown Lakeland FL

Featuring music by The Sofa Kings

Building on prior year’s success, the 2012 Brewz Crewz Craft Beer Festival in Downtown Lakeland promises to be even better.  This year’s event will feature a VIP level that gives ticket holders the chance to have an exclusive preview hour with the brew meisters, allowing them to enjoy the beer, food, and music at a more leisurely pace.  General admission will get fans unlimited beer tastings, food samples, and music.

We’re hard at work hammering out the details for this year’s event, so check back often.

You must be 21+ to attend this event.

IDs will be checked at the door. Tickets will not be refunded if purchased by a minor.

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS | VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP

 **Physical tickets will not be provided. Your ID will be checked against a list at the gate.**

DIRECTIONS

A portion of the proceeds will benefit ElderPoint Minisitries. Learn more at elderpoint.org.

STAYING THE NIGHT?  The following hotels have offered special rates for Brewz Crewz attendees:

Fairfield Inn & Suites — Call for rate and availability. 813-757-6202

Hilton Garden Inn – $129.00 Call  863-647-0066, refer to “Brewz Crewz.”

Hyatt Place Lakeland Center – $109.00 (see flyer for details)

Ramada Lakeland – $59.00  Reservations may be made through the frontdesk at 863.688.8080, refer to “Brewz Crewz.”

Terrace Hotel – $109.00 Call (863) 688-0800, refer to “Brewz Crewz.”

OTHER PREFERRED HOTELS

Get Brewz Crewz specific information

Friday, March 2

6-9pm :: FREE

Let your fancies take flight and your imaginations soar during this First Friday.  Sun ‘N Fun brings a taste of their world of aviation to Downtown.  You’ll have fun with paper airplanes and helicopter pyrotechnics, hot air balloons, flyovers, and other flight-related demonstrations and displays.  Of course, there’ll be great music through out Downtown, including a big band in Munn Park.

This Saturday! Jubal’s Kin is not to be missed!

For the ladies on your list, you’ll find Anju art jewelry with necklace and earring sets for only $25.  Cuff bracelets are only $20.  There’s a story behind this jewelry and it’s not mass produced in China!

From the Siam Women’s Co-op, you can enjoy the Twice Rice bags made from recycled rice or sugar bags – again – nothing mass produced here and your purchase helps support a wonderful cause.  Pick from one of many styles and designs featuring the great art found on these sugar and rice labels.  Prices start at $12.

High-quality photo albums featuring “flex pages” for 4″ x 6″ or 5″ x 7″ photos are a favorite for only $20.  And, as a bonus,they come with a gift certificate for custom framing.  So, it’s almost like getting the album for free!

You’ve just got to see the prints of Rob Smith, Jr. cartoon characters – Florida’s native beasties!    These fun, colorful prints are only $15!  The photos don’t do them justice!

Come visit us Friday, December 23rd from 10 am until 6 pm, and Saturday, Christmas Eve, from 10 am until at least Noon!  (Probably later depending on traffic!)

As Julie says, make sure your gifts say, “You are special;  not, Blue Light special!”

FastFrame

117 S Kentucky Avenue in Downtown Lakeland between Main & Lemon

863-688-5251

www.fastframelakeland.com

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