Spring Obsession presented by:

SpringObsession.org
Saturday, March 13, 2010
9 am – 4 pm
Munn Park in Historic Downtown Lakeland, FL
Located halfway between Tampa & Orlando
A celebration of garden, art and music featuring local and regional nurseries, garden vendors and Spring Obsession -art for and about the garden.
Come to Munn Park on Saturday, March 13, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. [...]

Music For Haiti

March 18th, 6:30 pm
Tickets available at General Store , J.Rowans Art Gallery, on Day of
Event. Or by calling (863) 668-1321. $15.00 General Admission.

Local Musicians are coming together to create a Musical Extravaganza held
at the Historic Polk Theatre to benefit the relief efforts in Haiti. The
multi [...]

2010 Wine Festival of Central Florida
Friday, March 26, 2010
Lake Mirror Promenade
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Cost:  $50 in advance, $55 at the gate
Join Alliance for Independence as we present The 2010 Wine Festival of Central Florida, Polk County’s most comprehensive wine tasting event. We are proud to have assembled over 100 wines, gourmet samplings from local chefs and [...]

Come to Munn Park on Saturday, March 13, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for the 8th Annual Spring Obsession, Garden and Art Festival. Enjoy a Free family day of activities while exploring the many flowers and plants for sale, attend garden presentations, purchase art for the patio and listen to live music from the jazz band Free Time.

Come hear Bill Mack play Celtic music on his guitar at the Market, Wednesday, March 17 between 11:45 & 1:15! One of our vendors, Sugar Shack, will provide corned beef & cabbage lunches ($6), with optional “blarney stones” (green Rice Krispie treats) and green beverage ($1 each). There’s no need for reservations; but there’ll be [...]

Check out the cover of Today’s Timeout section and go online to experience the cool map! Thanks Ledger!

The Brewz Crewz Craft Beer Festival in Downtown Lakeland has 20 breweries committed to bringing 50+ beers to Polk County’s premier beer event. Get your tickets today.

Polk Museum of Art will be celebrating the Caribbean with an evening of culture, music and food on Friday, February 5. Rex Harris, Granada native and owner of R & R Chutney, will create his specialty Caribbean dishes – including jerk wings and curry shrimp. Other dishes will consist of Creole chicken, Caribbean beef and coconut ice cream with chocolate bread pudding.

Tickets sold only online, so get yours today and share the link with your crew!

First Friday is a free monthly celebration in Downtown Lakeland from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
FAQ’s about First Fridays
Recurring First Friday features include:

Live music and entertainment;
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A Classic Car Show on Tennessee Avenue across from Munn Park;
Exhibitions by local artists (more info on participating is below); and
Shops and restaurants are open [...]