Art-I-Facts Nov-Dec 2013 (Holiday)

The Cultural Arts Magazine for Polk County
COMPLIMENTARY
VOLUME 16 / NUMBER 1 / HOLIDAY 2013
Paintings of the Space Age Polk Museum of Art Page 17
Winter Wonderland Imperial Symphony Orchestra Page 20
Disneys Beauty and The Beast Harrison School for the Arts Page 32
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Contents
A Publication of the Polk Arts Alliance
Volume 16 Number 1 Holiday 2014
Publisher
Meri Mass Executive Director Polk Arts Alliance director@polkarts.org
Presidents Message........................................................... 2 Executive Directors Message................................................ 4 Art of the Season.............................................................. 6 Cirque Dreams: HOLIDAZE. ................................................... 8 Arts and Cultural Gift Guide................................................ 10 FSCs New Musical Theatre Program Takes Off With NEXT TO NORMAL. ............................... 12 News from Bartow Art Guild................................................ 13 The Soul and the Spirit of the Theatre.................................... 14 Exhibit Commemorates Civil War Sesquicentennial..................... 16 Paintings of the Space Age/Stephen Knapp: New Light................ 17 Christmas at the Ramon..................................................... 18 Local Artists Facilitate Classes at Frostproof Art League and Gallery......................................... 19 Imperial Symphony Orchestras Winter Wonderland New Book Released - Bok Tower Gardens: Americas Taj Mahal....... 20 Welcome to Lakeland, Florida Where Dreams Come True............ 21 City of Lakeland Art Map................................................ 22-23 Platform Arts Artful Bowl................................................... 24 New Dancers Join Florida Dance Theatre for 20th Anniversary....... 25 Now Representing Polk State Music: The Force of Attraction......... 26 Christmas at Bok Tower Gardens Featuring the Holiday Home Tour at Pinewood Estate. ................. 28 Southeastern Universitys Annual Christmas Concert................... 29 The Bellamy Brothers: The Love Still Flows.............................. 30 Les Misrables: The Worlds Longest Running Musical.................. 31 Disneys Beauty and the Beast. ............................................. 32 A Fairy Tale Mansion.......................................................... 33 Tag Art Goes on Sale to the Public November 15........................ 34 Get Into the Spirit of the Holidays With Explorations V Call to Artists: Black & White and Read All Over/Fine Arts Show..... 35 Classes & Workshops Lakeland Concert Band Patriotic Concert. ................................ 36 Absolutely Priceless! Things to do for free............................... 37 Cultural Arts Calendar (November-December 2013)................ 38-41 Polk Arts Alliance Membership Recognition Cultural Arts Council Organization Directory/Map.................. 42-43 Member Benefits/Membership & Subscription Form.................... 44
Artifacts Magazine is published four times a year by the Polk Arts Alliance in support of the Cultural Arts Council member organizations. Advertising and news may be submitted for consideration by calling (863) 797-4278 or email to admin@ polkarts.org. Letters to the editor are welcome on any subject relating to the content of the magazine. All opinions expressed in this publication are those of the advertisers, writers or other news sources, and do not reflect the opinions of the magazine, the publisher or the editor. Artifacts Magazine assumes no responsibility for unsolicited submissions or errors. Contents are copyrighted. Reproduction of any material in this publication without written permission of the publisher is prohibited. 2013 Polk Arts Alliance. All rights reserved. Any reproduction in whole or in part without the express written consent of Polk Arts Alliance is prohibited. Printed in U.S.A.
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Editor
Bev Hendricks admin@polkarts.org
Advertising
Bev Hendricks admin@polkarts.org
Cirque Dreams: HOLIDAZE Page 8
Contributors
Cultural Arts Council Member Organizations
Membership
Meri Mass director@polkarts.org
Printer
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Winter Wonderland Page 20
Contact
Polk Arts Alliance, PO Box 727 Bartow, FL 33831-0727 director@polkarts.org (863) 804-0494
The Bellamy Brothers Page 30
Front Cover:
Harrison School for the Arts to Present Disneys Beauty and the Beast, November 7 -10. Photo by Andy Glogower Photography. Learn more: harrisonarts.com or call (863) 499-2855.
Patriotic Concert Page 36

Art-i-facts A Publication of the Polk Arts Alliance
from the desk of the
President
Board of Directors
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
J. Davis Connor President Patricia K. Lamb Vice President Martha Roe Burke Secretary / Treasurer Kathy Buldini Cultural Arts Council Chair Cindy Rodriquez Immediate Past President
We near the end of a year which has been a hallmark of progress for arts and culture providers and supporters in Polk County. Not only did our Tourist Development Council come to a long-awaited recognition that arts and culture play a role in attracting tourism that is worth funding, but our Board of County Commissioners also formally recognized that their official Local Arts Agency has come of age by generously supporting Polk Art Alliances marketing mission. Change happens slowly sometimes, but slow change may also produce deeper insight into the correct path ahead. Such has been the case in 2013, when the arts and culture community found its voice in County politics and, I believe, increased its support in business and governmental circles. We have also shown our persistence and ability to stay a long course, if necessary, towards the fullest recognition that arts and culture organizations merit a place at the table in all matters affecting the economic development of our County. As a community, we now face in 2014 an equal challenge in creating a united marketing vision for Polk arts and culture, bridging the inordinate physical distances between our communities and their often historically separated goals. We need to lift up out of daily concerns for some productive time every month to find or distil Polks sense of place in arts and culture, so that we can push our edges outward. On behalf of the Board, we want PAA to be where that happens. J. Davis Connor
DIRECTORS
Chevon Baccus Nancy Christy La Toya Davis-Craig ANDY CROSSFIELD Joan Davies GARY GESSFORD Steve Githens ADAM JUSTICE Shawn McDonough Anita Strang JANE WATERS THOMAS
Art Resource Council

CINDY HARTLEY ROSS Chair SUE BENTLEY BOB ENGLISH CYNTHIA HAFFEY ANDY HERNANDEZ DR. EILEEN HOLDEN NANCY HALE HOYT DR. ANNE KERR BRIAN KIER MIKE LAPAN DOUG SMALL EDIE YATES NIV BEN YEHUDA
The Drive Is On...
TO SUPPORT THE ARTS IN FLORIDA
EX OFFICIO
MELONY BELL County Commissioner
This year at renewal time, choose a Florida State of the Arts license plate and help fund important programs in Polk County including the visual arts, theatre, music and dance. Already renewed your tag? Simply visit your local tag office, turn in your current plate and receive your new one on the spot for a small handling fee. Patrons of the arts tag may claim a $20 tax deduction for the charitable donation.
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MERI MASS
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message from the
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Polk County is looking forward to a very full and festive holiday season for 2013-2014. The holiday season always exemplifies our world class arts, talent, entertainment, events and programs that surround us in every city, enriching the quality of life we experience in Polk County.
Meri Mass
The Polk Arts Alliance looks ahead to the New Year to continue working toward our mission and objectives. This includes developing and marketing the image of Polk County as a Cultural Arts Destination as a whole while focusing on the special and unique attributes of each community and what they offer and present in the arts. The Alliances goal is to do this in collaboration with our local municipalities, state and national partners to ultimately bring global awareness of all Polk County offers in the arts, our vast cultural arts sector and put us on the map! We have a lot of work to do but we have excellent support, new tools for marketing our arts, great momentum and the abundant talent throughout the county, Im looking forward to an exciting 2014! Meri Mass
New Member Spotlight

Gary Gessford Gessford Studio
essford Studio continues to bring creativity to the public through the
visual arts, even after 35 years in Polk County. His two main areas of focus are the Visual Arts which includes painting, drawing, photography, etc. and Art Education covering art classes, art lectures, art demonstrations as well as art tours. Gary Gessford has been exhibiting his art not only in the Polk County area, but also in museums and galleries across the U.S. , in Germany, and in France as well. If youre looking to be inspired and mentored in the art classes or would like to purchase or commission Gary to create a painting, contact Gary Gessford at Gessford Studio. Phone (863) 425-3669 or visit www.gessfordstudio.com.
November 4 - December 5, 2013 Winter Haven Fine Art Gallery, Polk State College
Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday from10am-2pm. Gallery admission is free and open to the public.
Gary Gessford Artworks on Exhibit
Gary Gessford standing next to one of his paintings that is on exhibit November 4 through December 5 in the Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery at Polk State College.
Sometraditions getbettereveryyear!
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featuring
8 A.M. - 6 P.M.
Our annual Christmas celebration has been a tradition for families throughout Central Florida for 19 years. Join us as we make the season bright with activities for the entire family.
THE HOLIDAY HOME TOUR AT PINEWOOD ESTATE

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Polk Countys arts organizations serve up holiday events and activities that are sure to put you in the spirit of the season.
Art of the Season

Bill Gaither Christmas Homecoming Tour 2013:
Saturday, December 7 at 6pm in Jenkins Arena at The Lakeland Center. Tickets are $74.50, $36.50, $26.50, Children and Military $23.50 (service charges will apply). Box Office 863-834-8111, online at thelakelandcenter.com or 24-hour ticketing 888-397-0100.
Cirque Dreams HOLIDAZE: Thursday, November 21, 7:30pm at The Lakeland Center. Reimagine the holiday season with sparkle and fantasy. Tickets are $25, $34 and $44 (service charges will apply). 863-834-8111, online at thelakelandcenter.com or 24-hour ticketing 888-397-0100.
Tis the Season: Saturday, December 7 at 7pm and Sunday, December 8 at 2:30pm. Polk State College Music Department presents familiar holiday tunes and a very unique arrangement of Jingle Bells in the Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. The performance is $5 at the door and is FREE for PSC students, staff, faculty and high school students. 863-299-1050 or visit www.polk.edu/finearts/. Winter Wonderland: Tuesday, December 10 at 7:30pm in Youkey Theatre at The Lakeland Center. The Imperial Symphony Orchesta, joined by Lakeland Choral Society for selections designed to put you in a jovial holiday spirit. (863) 688-3743 or visit ImperialSymphony.org. The Nutcracker Ballet: Saturday, December 14, 7:30pm; Sunday, December 15 at 2pm. Florida Dance Theatre presents this holiday classic ballet at the Polk Theatre. Tickets: Polk Theatre at (863) 682-7553. Learn more at www.floridadancetheatre.org. Melodies and Mistletoe: A Musical Holiday Event:
Saturday, December 14, 7:30pm; Sunday, December 15 at 2pm. Join Lakeland Community Theatre as they celebrate the Holiday Season in style. $22 Adults, $20 Seniors (55+), $15 Students, $10 Children (12 & under). (863) 603-7529 or www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.org.
Junie B. Jones: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells:

Friday-Sunday, December 6, 7 & 8. Lakeland Community Theatre presents a childrens holiday favorite. Tickets: Adults $12, Children $10 (ages 12 & up). (863) 603-7529 or visit www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com.
Christmas Concert: Friday and Saturday, December

6 and 7 at 7:30pm. Southeastern University presents choral, jazz and orchestral numbers, solo works and a Christmas Carol Sing-Along in Bush Chapel. $5 at the door (cash or check only). More information: (863) 669-4010.
Christmas at the Ramon: Saturday, December 7 at

2pm. Ramon Theater in Frostproof. Excerpts from the The Nutcracker, classic and contemporary dance works that reflect the joy of the season. Features performances by the professional company of the Florida Dance Theatre, and its trainees, along with members of its Youth Ensemble. Tickets: $10 if purchased on or before December 6, or $15 at the door. Phone (863) 635-7222 or visit www.ramontheater.com.
Michael Londras Celtic Yuletide: Tuesday, December

17 at 7:30pm at The Lakeland Center. Tickets are $36, $44, $65, and VIP tickets for $120 (service charges will apply). 863-834-8111, online at thelakelandcenter.com or 24-hour ticketing 888-397-0100. Pre-show dining available.
Traditions: The Christmas Gala: Saturday, December 7 at 7:30pm. Branscomb Auditorium at Florida Southern College. From the festive holiday decorations to the uniquely beautiful FSC rendition of O Holy Night and the stirring Christmas Carol Sing-Along, the annual Christmas Gala features the best of the seasons sacred and secular music. Tickets: $8 for adults, $4 for children. (863) 680-4296 or visit www.flsouthern.edu/KCMS/ Festival-of-Fine-Arts.aspx. 6
The Bellamy Brothers: A Tropical Christmas.

Friday, December 20, 7pm. Enjoy these Florida native, legendary performers for one night only at Winter Havens Ritz Theatre. Tickets: $50 reserved, $35 general. Phone (863) 295-9900 or email ritz@ritzoncentral.com.
Golda is Golden
Marching on a Thin Line. Photo courtesy of Cirque Dreams provided by The Lakeland Center.
Cirque Dreams HOLIDAZE

Comes To The Lakeland Center Thursday, November 21st at 7:30pm
Never before seen in Central Florida, Cirque Dreams re-imagines the holiday season with sparkle and fantasy one can only dream of in Cirque Dreams HOLIDAZE at The Lakeland Center on Thursday, November 21 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $25, $34 and $44 (service charges will apply) and are available at The Lakeland Center Box Office, by calling 863-834-8111, online at thelakelandcenter.com or by calling the 24-hour ticketing line 888-397-0100. Created by renowned director Neil Goldberg, Cirque Dreams HOLIDAZE features gingerbread men flipping mid air, toy soldiers marching on thin wires, snowmen daringly balancing, ice men powerfully sculpting, penguins spinning, puppets dancing and reindeer soaring high above a landscape of holiday wonderment. An original music score and some seasonal favorites accompany hundreds of spectacular costumes and holiday dreams in a setting of gigantic gifts, colossal candy canes and 30-foot towering soldiers. Rediscover the magic of the season with this brand new production as Cirque Dreams launches the 2013-2014 HOLIDAZE national tour from The Lakeland Center. Executive Director Mike LaPan had this to say about the upcoming holiday extravaganza we are so excited to have Cirque Dreams bring a performance guaranteed to hollidazzle audiences with amazing athleticism and breathtaking creativity. The Lakeland Center will be your holiday destination with a huge schedule of events in November and December kicking off with Cirque Dreams HOLIDAZE!
Experience the WONDER of the Holidays!
Clint Black Unplugged
Experience up close and personal the music that made Clint Black a country music icon as he performs acoustically at The Lakeland Center on Saturday, November 23 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $42.50 and $57.50 (service charges will apply) and are available at The Lakeland Center Box Office, by calling 863-834-8111, online at thelakelandcenter.com or by calling the 24-hour ticketing line 888-397-0100. Long been heralded as one of Country musics brightest stars, Clint Black has written, recorded and released more than 100 songs and sold over 20 million albums. The album Killin Time boasted five #1 hits and won Black numerous awards, including Academy of Country Music Album of the Year, and Academy of Country Music Single of the Year (A Better Man).
Saturday, November 23rd at 7:30pm
WEST SIDE STORY
The Broadway revival of WEST SIDE STORY comes to The Lakeland Center. Tickets are $50, $55, $60 and $65 (service charges will apply) and are available at The Lakeland Center Box Office, by calling 863-834-8111, online at thelakelandcenter.com or by calling the 24-hour ticketing line 888-397-0100. Pre-show dining is available. WEST SIDE STORY tells the story of star-crossed lovers Tony and Maria as they struggle to rise above the hatred and intolerance that surrounds them. The Bernstein and Sondheim score is considered to be one of Broadways finest in American musical theatre.
The Lakeland Center is conveniently located minutes between Orlando and Tampa in Lakeland, Florida off I-4 on Lime Street, a short drive from anywhere in Central Florida.Regular box office hours are Monday-Friday 9:30am-5:30pm. For ticket information, call the Box Office at (863) 834-8111 or visit our website at www.thelakelandcenter.com. Tickets can be purchased 24 hours a day, seven days a week through www.thelakelandcenter.com or by calling 888-397-0100. Art-i-facts A Publication of the Polk Arts Alliance
Monday, December 23rd at 7:30pm
Top: Soaring With Grace, Middle: Cookies Flipping, Bottom: Hanging on a Candy Cane. Photos by Cirque Dreams courtesy of The Lakeland Center.
Gift Guide
Gift memberships, tickets to the opera, symphony, theater, concerts, exhibits and events of Polk Countys cultural arts assets make fabulous gifts. Consider a gift of one of these arts and cultural treasures, or choose unique gifts in one of the specialty gift shops.
Arts and Cultural
Explorations V Museum Store and Childrens Museum Memberships
The Explorations V Childrens Museum Store has toys, puzzles, unique educational gifts and great goodie bag items. Members receive a 10% discount on store purchases. The Museum Store is open Monday-Saturday, 9am-5:30pm. For more information, phone (863) 687-3869.
Polk County History Center Gift Shop Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center & Gift Shop
This gift shop offers unique Frank Lloyd Wright inspired items for sale, including jewelry, apparrel, books and dozens of art objects. The gift shop is located on the largest single site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world at Florida Southern College. Items range from $1.50 to $250. Hours are Monday-Saturday, 10 am - 4pm and on Sunday, Noon - 4pm. The gift shop is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Visit http://flsouthern.edu/fllwctr/ or phone 863-680-4597 for more information.
The Gift Shop features items from local artisans and vendors including handmade soaps from Earth Soaps by Elise, assorted food items from Davidson of Dundee and honey from Struthers of Lake Wales. Local history books, cookbooks and ghost stories, and a handcrafted ornament replicating the iconic 1908 courthouse also make unique gifts. Prices range from $1 for small toys to $25 for books. The Center gift shop is open during normal operating hours. For more information, phone 863-534-4386 or visit www.polkcountymuseum.org.
The Tower & Garden Gift Shop and Bok Tower Gardens Memberships
The Shop @ PMoA and Polk Museum of Art Memberships
The Museum Gift Shop at Polk Museum of Art has an array of unique gift items related to current exhibitions and art. Prices range from 97 cents to $500, with many choices under $25. The Shop offers personal service and free gift wrapping. The Shop is located just inside the entrance to the Museum, and its always free to visit the Shop! For more information, please call 863.688.7743, ext.246, or visit www.PolkMuseumofArt.org.
The Gift Shop at Bok Tower Gardens carries a wide variety of books, gifts and childrens items that are related to flora and fauna, gardening, birding, music and Florida history. It includes a plant shop offering orchids, ornamentals, ferns, native Florida plants, planters and fountains. Order tickets and gifts online at http://shop.boktowergardens.org or visit the gift shop during your next visit to Bok Tower Gardens. MEMBERS ONLY 12 DAYS OF SAVINGS: Show your membership card between November 29-December 10 to receive a 20 percent discount in the Tower & Garden Gift Shop and the Blue Palmetto Caf.
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Polk Theatre Memberships
Memberships help maintain this unique vaudeville/movie palace and keeps its beauty and tradition alive for the present community and future generations. Memberships start at $25 (Seniors 60+ & Students), $50, $100, $300, $500 and $1000. Members receive amenities in accordance with the level of support. Phone (863) 682-7553 or visit www.polktheatre.org/membership.asp to learn more.
GREATER TUNA or SOUTH PACIFIC
Lakeland Community Theatre presents the comedy Greater Tuna, January 17-26, followed by the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical South pacific February 14-March 2. Performances: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2pm. Tickets: $22 Adults, $20 Seniors (55+), $15 Students, $10 Children (12 & Under). Tickets: Phone (863) 603-7529 or online at www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com.
Ramon Theater Season Subscription Tickets

The 2014 Music Memories Series and Premier Series is $115 for Platinum Level which includes the five (5) performance Music Memories Series plus Neil Diamond Tribute + Elvis Tribute Artist. Save $25 by purchasing by Jan. 10, 2014. All seven concerts are between January 11 and March 15. Refer to page 15 for specific concert dates and details. Tickets can be purchased NOW @ www.ramontheater.com.
Dont Dress for Dinner or Les Miserables
Theatre Winter Haven presents the comedy Dont dress for dinner, January 9-26, Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:30pm. Tickets: $20 Adults, $19 Students. The musical Les Miserables runs from February 20-March 16, Wednesdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:30pm. Tickets: $24 Adults, $21 Students. Order tickets by phone (863) 294-7469 or online at www.theatrewinterhaven.com.
Night at the Opera: THE MERRY WIDOW
The Imperial Symphony Orchestra presents its Night at the Opera, THE MERRY WIDOW, in English, in Branscomb Auditorium at Florida Southern College on Saturday, January 18 at 7pm. Tickets are $15 Student, $40 Silver Adult, $60 Gold Adult, and a $150 Patron Package that includes a Gold seat and Grande Reception can be purchased at ImperialSymphony.org or phone (863) 688-3743.
Great Russian NUTCRACKER
The Moscow Ballet returns to The Lakeland Center with a true holiday extravaganza for the whole family, The Great Russian Nutcracker, on Friday, December 27 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $27.50, $37.50, $48, $68, $102 and $175 (service charges will apply) and are available at The Lakeland Center Box Office by calling (863) 834-8111, online at thelakelandcenter.com or 24-hour ticketing 888-397-0100.
Festival of Fine Arts

11 Music Performances 8 Gallery Exhibits 6 Faculty Performances 5 Theatre Productions 4 Special Events
2013-2014
Call today for tickets www.flsouthern.edu/ffa 863.680.4296

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Theatre Dept. production photo of Sweeny Todd. Photos courtesy of Florida Southern College.
FSCs New Musical Theatre Program Takes Off With Next to Normal
By Cary McMullen
all it the Glee phenomenon. For at least a dozen years now, more and more young people have been drawn to the magic of theatrical performance that combines acting, singing and dancing, which means Florida Southern College has started its new musical theater program at just the right time. While the style has evolved from Rodgers and Hammerstein to Rent, musicals are undergoing a renaissance, FSC Theatre Arts Department Chairman James Beck said. These kids are up on shows I dont even know, he said. Its a cool thing to be in a show. FSCs musical theater program was launched at the start of the fall semester with 11 students and a new faculty member, Christi Roll, whose specialty is musical theater. To show off its chops, the department has expanded the number of staged musicals in its performance schedule from one to two, giving Florida Southerns already strong Theatre Arts Department more visibility in the local theater scene.
FSCs new faculty member, Christi Roll, specializes in musical theater.
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Roll will provide the musical direction for the first musical in the schedule, Next to Normal, which runs Nov. 14-17 and 21-24 in the Loca Lee Buckner Theatre on the FSC campus. One of the newer-style rock musicals, Next to Normal explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness with provocative lyrics and a thrilling score. What I like about the score is that it has a nice combination of instruments. And the subject matter is so important. It makes you reflect on your own life, and thats good theater, Roll said. The departments schedule for the remainder of the year includes the musical The Wedding Singer in February and the classical drama Electra in April. Roll is an Equity stage actress who has appeared off-Broadway and was a finalist in the BBCs Voice of Musical Theatre International Competition. She taught for five years at Emory and Henry University in Virginia and was attracted to the FSC post because of the opportunity it presented. I liked being involved in building a new program. It is a bachelor of fine arts degree track but in a smaller college that allows intensive training, coupled with one-on-one attention, she said. For Beck, the musical theater program is the fulfillment of a longtime goal, and he praised Rolls qualifications to get it off the ground. Im so excited about her. She has a strong music and singing background, teaching experience and great professional credentials. Shes just as dynamic as can be, he said. Another goal for Beck is making the program and its theatrical productions more widely known. If FSCs productions do attract bigger audiences, it may be in large measure to musicals. Id love to see us become better known. We have loyal followers in our audiences, but were a well-kept secret, he said.
News from
he Bartow Public Library is hosting the annual Cornucopia art exhibit in the Pamplin Art Gallery through November 22. This is a juried show for BAG members only with first prize of $400 named in honor of Norman and Martha Ellen Eilertsen, long time sponsors of the event. This years juror is Holly Sailors, the new head art professor at Polk State College. She will critique all the artists works after the judging. The artists will be awarded their prize money and ribbons at a reception on Saturday, October 26. Applications are available for the annual Bartow Bloomin Arts Festival to be held on March 1 and 2 around the old courthouse. The T-shirt design contest has been judged and the winning artwork, shown above, was designed by Amalia Fredericksen. It will be featured in all the publicity as well as on the T-shirts.
Bartow Art Guild T
Meeting Schedule
The Bartow Art Guild meetings are now on the 2nd Monday of each month. The November showcase artist is Michelle Phillips who will talk about Patterns and Ordering. The meetings are held at the Bartow Civic Center in the Adult lounge and begin with a social time at 7:00 with the meeting to follow. Guests are welcome to attend. The December meeting is the annual Christmas party.
IndustrIal and CommerCIal real estate

David F. Bunch, SIOR Lisa L. Parks, SIOR, AICP 415 south Kentucky avenue lakeland, florida 33801 tel. (863) 682-6147 e-mail: info@hauger-bunch.com www.hauger-bunch.coM
January 13: Artists Critique. Members bring artwork to be critiqued by a well known juror. February 10: Artist Jan Fetters presents a program on watercolor batik. March 10 - TBA April 14: Student Portfolio Review by students at Bartow High School held at Bartow High in the art room. The Bartow Art Guild has a Facebook page as well as a website where events and photos are featured. The web address is http://www. bartowartguild.com and the Facebook page can be linked to from there. The monthly newsletter can also be found at the website. Mark Williams, a former graphics artist at The Ledger, has been handling the newsletters and is doing an outstanding job.
IndIvIdual MeMbershIp socIety of IndustrIal & offIce realtors
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The Forum for Commercial Real Estate
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THE SOUL AND THE SPIRIT OF THEATRE

Forty three seasons. Four hundred productions. The community of theatre in Winter Haven. Now its Season 44. Theatre Winter Haven, Floridas most honored community-based theatre, presents a slate of plays designed to evoke the imagination, the soul and the spirit. The stage is a place to both forget today but remember tomorrow. That seems truth for the opening production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Timeless and traditional, milkman and father Tevye tries holding to his customs and traditions in a world spinning out of control. Without them, he says, our lives would be as shaky as a fiddler on the roof . From Zero Mostel to Leonard Nimoy, the role of Tevye in American productions has been played by Herschel Bernardi, Theodore Bikel, Harvey Fierstein, Alfred Molina and Paul Lipson (who holds the distinction of appearing as Tevye more than 2,000 times!). The production has been seen by over 50 million people since its opening in 1964. No pointy-eared Vulcan here, just a humble Jewish dairyman pining for peace and stability. In December, THE MIRACLE WORKER continues the journey of soul and spirit as Helen Keller, a young woman locked into a world of silence and darkness, learns to comprehend that world through the unshakable faith of her also young teacher. A story not based on a true story but is one. The play garnered several Tony Awards, including Best Play. Adapted for the screen and nominated for five Academy Awards, Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke won Oscars for their portrayals of teacher Annie Sullivan and Helen Keller. (The film version is one of the few to garner a 100% critical response from the rating website Rotten Tomatoes). Today THE MIRACLE WORKER is performed annually in Ivy Green, Alabama, the birthplace of Helen Keller. Allowing our journey through faith and tradition a pause, Theatre Winter Haven provides the audience bountiful laughter in the production of DONT DRESS FOR DINNER. When a romantic rendezvous with his mistress becomes a frenetic case of mistaken identities and outrageous infidelities, lead character Bernard provides us with more twists than a corkscrew. Illicit bliss and ingenious coverups conspire to create an evening of hilarious laughter that wont inspire anyone--it will just cause the soul to smile a lot. It is rare for a Broadway comedy to be nominated, but DONT DRESS FOR DINNER succeeded in gathering two Tony nominations plus a duo of Outer Critics Circle Awards. It ran for six years in London and remains an unabashed delight for American audiences. After all, theres nothing quite like spending a whole evening laughing. Even Tevye would agree. The worlds most popular and critically acclaimed musical takes the stage in February/March of 2014. LES MISERABLES, seen by over 60 million, performed in 42 countries, translated into 27 languages
and recently transformed into a movie winning three Oscars and the Golden Globe Award for Best Film. A story of redemption and salvation and based on the 1985 stage musical, itself based on the 1862 Victor Hugo novel. Has there ever been as successful a musical as Les Miz first panned by the critics? Not likely. According to Wikipedia The Sunday Telegraph described the show as a lurid Victorian melodrama produced with Victorian lavishness and The Observer dubbed the show a witless and synthetic entertainment, while literary scholars condemned the project for converting classic literature into a musical. As it follows the story of Jean Valjean, a former convict who broke parole but became a respected member of his community, the production pits his attempts at salvation against the obsessive quest of Inspector Javert to return Valjean to justice. In August of this year British radio listeners voted it the greatest musical of all time. Many others around the world would also give it the top spot. In America, Les Miz won eight Tony Awards and five Drama Desks. Sixty million people just wont pay for witless and synthetic. Back to America-and the American woman--we end the regular season in April with the crowd- pleasing THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB. The play unfolds the story of five southern women who became good friends while members of their swim team. The friendship endured thanks to the annual girls weekend get-together at the beach each August for the past 33 years. Enduring friendships, endearing characters and an entertaining play-the trifecta of success. We bring the audience a warm-hearted piece that has seen over 200 productions in America. Doesnt matter that you may not be from Dixie, as long as youre human and still have a pulse this play will remind you of how much we depend on each other. Spirit and soul on the varsity squad. Season 44 at Theatre Winter Haven, now in progress, promises to delight and evoke. With a pledge to deliver a duet of entertainment and enrichment--a tradition that is nowhere near as shaky as any fiddler on the roof but as sturdy as any rock in Gibraltar. Theatre Winter Haven was chosen this year to represent the United States of America at the European One-Act Play festival with their production of GOLDAS BALCONY.
THE MIRACLE WORKER December 5 - 22, 2013

One of the most inspiring dramas of our time. The true story of a young Helen Keller locked in a frightening world of silence and darkness. Through the unshakable faith of her young teacher, Annie Sullivan, Helen acquires the ability to comprehend the world around her. The story was immortalized onstage and screen by Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke.
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Photo courtesy Polk County History Center.
Exhibit Commemorates Civil War Sesquicentennial

he Polk County History Center is excited to announce the new Civil War Exhibits opening September 27, 2013. The exhibits will remain open through April 2015 to commemorate the Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War. Defending the Boundaries of Wilderness, examines how men from Polk County fought on both sides of the Civil War. Uncover the histories of the Cow Cavalry, the South Florida Bulldogs, Union troops, and Colored Units who lived, fought, or settled in Polk County. Opening on the same day, Living on the Edge of Wilderness, focuses on the lives of women and families on the home front of Polk County during the Civil War. Complementing the Civil War exhibits, the Genealogical Library will showcase family histories of Confederate veterans. Maritime artifacts and information about Civil War naval history will also be on display. Activity books will be provided at no cost to
guide families and children through the exhibits, and children will have the opportunity to examine reproductions of items Civil War soldiers carried and used during the war.
Journey Stories
In December, the Smithsonian traveling exhibit, Journey Stories, will arrive at the History Center. This exhibit features how Americans have traveled throughout our history and the stories behind the journeys. The History Center also displays Polk Countys Journey Stories, to complement the traveling exhibit. The exhibit opens to the public December 6, 2013 at 6 p.m. with a presentation about Henry Plant, the influential railroad baron who opened up Polk County in the 1880s.
September 27, 2013 - April 2015
Located at 100 East Main Street in Bartow, the Center is open Tuesday - Friday, 9am to 5pm and Saturday, 9am to 3pm. Admission is free. For more information call (863) 534-4386 or visit the Polk County History Center on the web at
Polk County History Center
www.polkcountymuseum.org
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Stephen Knapp: New Light

December 14, 2013 - March 8, 2014
In December, Polk Museum of Art will be showing an exhibition of 14 lightpaintings by Massachusetts artist Stephen Knapp. Stephen Knapp: New Light will be on view December 14 through March 8. Knapps lightpaintings are created by using shards of fused glass, installed perpendicular to the walls surface, to reflect beams of light into abstract compositions. These unique works deepen the traditional relationship between the painter and light. They also expand the concept of light sculpture and light art while continuing the traditions of op art and abstract painting. His sculptural canvases appear to be painted but are all created with light and glass. Lightpaintings are the intersection of painting, sculpture and technology by exploring color, light and space. Knapp has more than 30 years of experience creating installation art and exploring the possibilities of light. His work can be found in museum, public, corporate and private collections. The exhibition will be celebrated at a reception from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, December 13. A lecture about the artwork will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a reception featuring light hors doeuvres and a cash bar. The event is free for members and $10 for guests.
Stephen Knapp, Done for the Night.
Paintings of the Space Age

Through December 7, 2013
Polk Museum of Art is proud to welcome an exhibition of large-scale paintings depicting space exploration from the Smithsonians National Air and Space Museum. The exhibition Paintings of the Space Age will be on view through December 7. Although the National Air and Space Museum is known internationally for its impressive collection of objects and crafts pertaining to Americas history in aviation and space exploration, it is less known for having a collection of artworks. With help from the Smithsonians Affiliations Program, the Polk Museum of Art will exhibit a sampling of paintings produced in the 1960s after James Webb, administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, suggested that artists be enlisted to document the historic effort to send the first human beings to the moon. NASA dispatched some of the nations foremost artists to NASA facilities with an invitation to paint whatever interested them. This is the second major project undertaken by the Polk Museum of Art as a Smithsonian Affiliate. The Polk Museum of Art became a Smithsonian Affiliate in August 2010. The Smithsonian Affiliations program offers museums, nonprofit cultural institutions and educational organizations across the country the opportunity to have access to Smithsonian collections, programs and expertise.
Tues - Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 1-5pm. The Museum is closed to the public on Mondays & major holidays.
MUSEUM Hours
$5 General, $4 Seniors, Students Admitted FREE. Members and Children age 5 and Younger Admitted FREE. Free admission Fridays thanks to BB&T and Saturdays thanks to MIDFLORIDA. *Special exhibitions or events may have different admission fees or hours.
MUSEUM Admission
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Live at the Ramon

2014 Music Memories Series
January 11, 2014 7:00 pm Live Bait Band - Tribute to Jimmy Buffett & Summertime Fun January 25, 2014 7:00 pm Dream Lovers - A Tribute to Bobby Darin & Connie Francis February 8, 2014 7:00 pm The Shindigs - Tributes to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Beach Boys and other artists of the 60s. February 22, 2014 7:00 pm Cash & Friends - A Tribute to Johnny Cash & Friends March 1, 2014 7:00 pm Lotela Gold - 50s and 60s Show Band
2014 Premier Series

March 8, 2014 7:00 pm A Neil Diamond Tribute Diamond Look & Sound Alike, Keith Allyn
Photo from 2009 production of The Nutcracker courtesy of Florida Dance Theatre.
Christmas at the Ramon

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re visions of sugar plums dancing in your head? If not, they probably will be soon. Fall is here and the holiday season is rapidly approaching. In keeping with traditions of the season, the Ramon Theater will be presenting Christmas at the Ramon, the focus of which will be a family friendly production suitable for all ages. Enjoy the spirit of Christmas with excerpts from the The Nutcracker, as well as a variety of classical and contemporary dance works reflecting the joy of the season. The performance will feature the professional company of the Florida Dance Theatre and its trainees, along with members of its Youth Ensemble. Tickets are available for purchase at www.ramontheater.com or by calling the Ramon Theater Box Office at 863-635-7222. Tickets are $10 per person, if purchased on or before December 6, 2013 or $15 per person at the door. After the performance stay around until evening and enjoy another one of Frostproofs traditions, the Annual Christmas Parade in Historic Downtown Frostproof. Our recent stage addition has given us a greater versatility in the offerings were able to bring to our Theater. Watch for some new and exciting programs in the future. Please check our updated list of coming events. Our fall and winter schedule takes us through March, 2014 and tickets for all events are on sale now. Purchase early as most of our events are Sold Out before the date of the performance. Tickets make great Christmas gifts or stocking stuffers.
March15, 2014 7:00 pm Dwight Icenhower: Elvis Tribute Artist
Season Subscriptions
Season Subscriptions are available if purchased by January 10, 2014 Platinum = $115 Includes the Music Memories Series plus the Premier Series (Saves $25) Gold = $75 Music Memories Series Only (Saves $15) Silver = $45 Premier Series Only (Saves $5) Purchase subscriptions or single performance tickets online @ www.ramontheater.com. Or, call 863-635-7222.
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Local Artists Facilitate Classes at Frostproof Art League & Gallery

Mike Thornton is a hometown boy who has been around Frostproof all of his life. Hes an icon in Frostproof and readily recognized. His ever present Gator cap will always give him away, but in addition to that he is usually garbed in his denims and vest with a camera hung around his neck. Youll see him on the sidelines of Frostproofs sporting events and at most civic and cultural events which he covers for Heartland Newspapers. Mike was also recently elected to serve on the Ramon Theater Board of Directors. Beginning as a self-taught photographer who has honed his skills through self-education, Mike has an impressive collection of photographic works that you can view on our Gallery website @ www.frostproofartleagueandgallery.com. Coming up this fall Mike will be facilitating a video series Fundamentals of Photography. The classes will start on November 4th and will continue on Monday nights through December 2nd. Fees for each session are $10 for Members, or $12 for Non-Members. Pat Bowen has been a member of the Frostproof Art League and Gallery for many years where she teaches classes in oil painting, portrait painting, and drawing. She encourages her students to express their individual style and she says her greatest thrill is to see a student flourish and grow in skill and confidence. The legendary artist Helen Van Wyk was a great influence on Pat and today she passes along to her students that positive, encouraging attitude. Pat and her husband, Wannis, live in Frostproof. Classes are on Tuesday evenings at 5:30 pm. Class Fees are $10 for Members or $12 for Non-Members. For more information regarding classes and events, please visit the League website at www.frostproofartleagueandgallery.com, the Frostproof Art League & Gallery on Facebook or call 863-635-7222.
Frostproof has claim to several local artists. Two of them, among the many, are Mike Thornton and Pat Bowen.
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New Book Released

BOK TOWER GARDENS: Americas Taj Mahal
by Kenneth Treister and David Price Photography by Dan Forer, Foreword by Derek Bok, Epilogue by Bob Graham Skira Rizzoli, an imprint of Rizzoli New York Hardcover / 224 pages / 120 color and b/w photographs / 9.5 x 12 ISBN: 978-0-8478-4147-9 PRICE: $50.00 US & CAN / 30.00 PUB DATE: October 2013
WINTER WONDERLAND
Tuesday, December 10, 7:30pm
One of the highlights of the Imperial Symphony Orchestras season is their annual holiday concert, this year titled Winter Wonderland. This annual event has always drawn large audiences due to the orchestras tradition of presenting a fun-filled evening of seasonal tunes, surprises, and of course great fun. This year is no exception as the concert has a variety of music that is sure to appeal to all members of the family. The evenings special guests are the Lakeland Choral Society under the direction of Dr. Larry Sledge. This outstanding community chorus has shared the stage with the ISO many times in past years and the ISO is extremely excited to have them back with the symphony doing what they do best, making a joyful noise through singing. The Choral Society will sing two main selections during the evening. The first one has been a favorite with our audiences over the years Composer Ken Darbys musical setting of the classic Christmas poem Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement Clark Moore. This timeless piece is even more breathtaking when performed by 150 instruments and voices. The second selection is a medley of well known carols by contemporary composer Randol Bass titled A Feast of Carols. This music is a fresh approach to the carols that have endured for years and years. The symphony opens the evening with A Christmas Fantasy for Orchestra scored masterfully by arranger Dan Goeller. I like to think of this fast paced music as the three wise men meet Jack Sparrow. The ISO performs another Dan Goeller gem titled Appalachian Carol, a lush, film-score styled arrangement, that begins and ends with an ethereal tin whistle solo and culminates in a soaring, epic setting of this piece of Americana. Along with all of this great music, the Orchestra will perform highlights from Polar Express, a dynamic Hanukkah medley and other selections, designed to put you, the listener, in the most jovial holiday spirit ever. The Imperial Symphony Orchestras Winter Wonderland takes place in the Youkey Theatre at the Lakeland Center on December 10 and begins at 7:30pm. Please plan to attend this gala event presented by your Imperial Symphony Orchestra.
Rising 205 feet over central Floridas rolling hills of citrus is one of the great achievements of Americas golden age of architecture Edward W. Boks art deco, neo-Gothic Singing Tower, which houses one of the worlds finest carillons and serves as the iconic focal point of Bok Tower Gardens. No other setting like it exists anywhere in the world, and no other book explores the story of this extraordinary public monument likeBOK TOWER GARDENS: Americas Taj Mahalby Kenneth Treister and David Price. According to David Price, co-author and president of Bok Tower Gardens, Boks story is one of appreciation and giving back to the country that afforded him so much over his lifetime. Bok wanted to create a place of beauty as a gift to the American people, and the culmination of his lifes work was the dedication of the gardens and tower in 1929, Price said. Its part of American history, a story that deserves to be told. Built in 1929 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1993, Bok Tower Gardens is an architectural and landscape masterpiece. Publisher, philanthropist, and naturalist Edward Bok commissioned two esteemed designerslandscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. and architect Milton B. Medaryto create a sanctuary that would preserve the areas natural beauty and become a haven for birds and wildlife. The result is a meandering, historic landscape garden in a contemplative and informal woodland setting offering a series of romantic recesses and tranquil resting spots, picturesque vistas and breathtaking views of Boks 60-bell, marble and coquina Singing Tower carillon. Millions of visitors from all over the world have traveled to Bok Tower Gardens over the years to experience Boks vision first hand. Now coauthors Treister and Price, in conjunction with former Harvard University president Derek Bok, former Florida governor and senator Bob Graham, and architectural photographer Dan Forer bring this story to life inBOK TOWER GARDENS: Americas Taj Mahal, the first book of its kind about this unique destination. Author-signed copies are available now in the Tower & Garden Gift Shop, or online at shop.boktowergardens.org.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS & CONTRIBUTORS:

Kenneth Treisteris an architect, author and artist. He has produced four documentaries and has written nine books, includingHavana Forever.David Price, president of the Bok Tower Gardens Foundation, is an accomplished wildlife sculptor and was for 20 years director of horticulture at the Gardens. Dan Forer is an acclaimed architectural photographer, with work appearing inArchitectural Digest, Interior DesignandArchitectural Record, among others.Derek Bokis president emeritus of Harvard University and grandson of the founder of Bok Tower Gardens.Bob Grahamis a former governor and senator of Florida.
Bok Tower Gardens: Americas Taj Mahalby Kenneth Treister and David Price, Skira Rizzoli, 2013. All photography to be credited Dan Forer, but no images may be used, in print or electronically without written consent from the publisher. Serial rights are available; please contact Jessica Napp @ 212 387 3436 or jnapp@rizzoliusa.com.
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Any visitor should be ready for a hare-raising ride when a piece of public art includes a sign that says: Welcome to Lakeland, Florida. Where dreams come true. So be careful what you dream! This much-anticipated piece, commissioned by the creative arts organization, Platform Art, and executed by Vincent Sansone of the Crealde School of Art in Winter Park, completes the second phase of Platforms Orange Street Bridge Project. Sansones piece builds upon the work created for the north side of the bridge in 2011, by Beatte Marston of St. Petersburg. While Marstons piece includes more realistic images reflective of Lakelands landscape and its history of agriculture, Sansones piece is whimsical, witty, and a little bit wild. Described by Sansone as an 86-foot long cartoon strip, the high-re stoneware tile mosaic reects the artists creativity, irreverent sense of humor, and love of puns. Anthropomorphized rabbits are featured prominently, consistent with the artists self-described Bunnidom phase. Bunnies appear in a famous painting by Edouard Manet, as the operators of a cleaning service (dust bunnies) and as pilots keeping the skies above Lakeland Platforms Orange Street Bridge tile installation is one of a number of public art pieces distributed throughout Lakelands central business district, and serves as a catalyst for future projects linking regional artists to community redevelopment. Lakeland has increasingly become a destination for residents and visitors alike to enjoy the visual and performing arts, through venues like Platform Art, The Lakeland Center, Polk Theatre, and the Polk Museum of Art, to commercial establishments like 1026 SoFlo and the Donna Watson Galleries. Our collection of public art and cultural venues continues to grow, so we invite you to come and explore Lakeland, where dreams come true. safe (hare planes). As a nod to the agricultural history of Lakeland, Sansone has included images of citrus, including blood oranges, which become vampires during the harvest.
Vincent Sansone is the Director of the Ceramics and Sculpture Department at the Crealde School of Art in Winter Park, Florida. He has over three decades of experience as a professional arts educator and potter, and is well known as a top award winner at regional and national crafts exhibits. For more information about Sansone and his work, visit www.sansoneart.com
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Nestled on the northern shore of Lake Hollingsworth, Florida Southern College boasts an internationally renowned Frank Lloyd Wright-designed campus and has been designated as a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service. The Visitor Center and gift shop are open to the public and tours are oered year round. Contact 863-680-4597 for more information.
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The Lakeland Center is Central Florida's premier entertainment, sports and convention complex with over 100,000 square feet of exible space. With full catering and banquet services as well as audio-visual services, The Lakeland Center caters to entertainment, conventions and groups of all sizes. For information about upcoming events and shows, please visit www.thelakelandcenter.com
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Lemon Street Promenade features a rotating collection of sculptures selected as part of the Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition. This is an annual event, coordinated by the Polk Museum of Art and done in collaboration with the City's of Lakeland and Winter Haven.
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Polk Museum of Art, accredited by the American Association of Museums, is the largest visual organization in Polk County. The Museum features a permanent collection of over 2,500 works a number of traveling exhibits which provide diverse displays that include American folk art, ern masters, Japanese prints and textiles, African art, a permanent Pre-Columbian display, and h more. For more information, visit www.polkmuseumofart.org
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PLATFORM ARTS
ARTFUL BOWL
Platform Art, a non-profit creative and cultural arts organization, facilitates public art, with an emphasis on linking regional artists to community projects. Its signature fundraiser, the Artful Bowl, dedicates its proceeds to enhance the cultural landscape of Lakeland and Polk County. Traditionally known for its creative art party events showcasing visual art, film, fashion, music, and performance, Platform has matured in its 10-year history, focusing on the economic and cultural impact the arts contribute to making a more a vibrant community.
ARTFUL BOWL PUBLIC ART PATRONS

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PLATFORM SPONSORS
Baron Realty City of Lakeland Community Foundation of Greater Lakeland CSX Folsom Construction Management, LLC Lunz Prebor Fowler Architects Magnify Credit Union The Maguires of Lakeland
Platform cultivates appreciation for all facets of the arts, and the Artful Bowl event serves as a link for the community to these important cultural projects. Randy Glotfelty, Lakeland artist and proprietor of Jen-Ken Kilns, made delicately crafted bowls for each of the events participants. Artful Bowl 2013 celebrates the 3D ceramic tile installation on the south side of the Orange Street Bridge. For more information on Platform Art visit www.platformart.org.
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music venue 1015 Florida Ave
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performing arts & classes 124 S. Kentucky Ave
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visual & classes 123 S. Kentucky Ave
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performing arts 131 S. Lake Ave
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visual 201 McDonald St
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performing arts & classes 305 W. Main St music venue 211 E. Bay St music venue 213 E. Bay St
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visual 235 N. Kentucky Ave visual 117 S. Kentucky Ave
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music venue 850 Tennessee Ave
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music venue 119 S. Kentucky Ave
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Left Side: Photo by James Kilby of the 2013-2014 Season Professional Company. From left to right: On the Floor - Sarah White, Makenna Ortiz, Jermaine Thornton; Second Row Katrina Ogden (green leotard), Stefan Dolbashian, Sarah Simmons, Claudia Aragon; Behind the Bench - Arianna Morrison, Jordan Raybon, Molly Ahler, Lorenzo Edwards, Christina Martin, Eric Linder. Right Side (Top & Bottom): Photos by Christine Guzzetta from FDTs 2009 production of The Nutcracker.
New Dancers Join Florida Dance Theatre for its 20th Anniversary Season
FDT brings some new dancers to the stage for its 20th anniversary season as Polk Countys only professional dance company. Returning dancers Christina Martin, formerly of Orlando Ballet and David Taylor Colorado, Eric Linder formerly with Texas Ballet Theatre, Jermaine Thornton , graduate of the USF dance department, and trainee Katrina Ogden, will continue to bring their dynamic technique and versatility to this season of performances. They are joined by new company members: Molly Ahler originally from S Korea, raised in Tempe, Arizona, recent graduate of University of Arizona Dance Department Claudia Aragon originally from Cali, Columbia, former member Santiago de Cali Ballet Sarah White originally from Fort Myers, trained at Miami City Ballet Jordan Raybon originally from Tampa, trained at Orlando Ballet and Americas Ballet School in Tampa New Trainees Arianna Morrison from Tampa, Makenna Ortiz from Cincinnati, and Sara Simmons from Port St. Lucie. After spending last season performing in New York City, FDT welcomes back former company members Stefan Dolbashian and Lorenzo Edwards. The addition of these wonderful new dancers promises to give audiences even more exciting and dynamic performances by Florida Dance Theatre.
The Nutcracker
Saturday, December 14th, 7:30pm Sunday, December 15th, 2pm
Florida Dance Theatres annual production of The Nutcracker is at the heart of the holiday season. Whether its a family tradition or you attend for the very first time, this magical ballet will brighten your spirit this season. Over 90 young dancers join forces with FDTs professionals to bring the traditional story to life. The performances are held at the Historic Polk Theatre in downtown Lakeland. Reserved tickets are available through the Polk Theatre by phone (863) 682-7553. A special morning performance will be held on Friday December 13 at 10am for area elementary schools and other groups. Call FDT for more info at (863) 802-0399.
Celebrating 20 Years
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The Force of Attraction includes, from left,Amelia Marler, Holly Helm, Nilka Lopez, and Chanqueria Grimes.
Now Representing Polk State Music: The Force of Attraction

From News.polk.edu
Beautiful music is made every day within the classrooms of Polk State Music just stroll down the hall of the Winter Haven Fine Arts building some time, and youll hear it for yourself. But every once in a while, something extra special happens here. Maybe its chemistry. Maybe its magic. Whatever it is, every now and then, a small group of students is drawn to one another, and they create completely of their own volition a whole new performance ensemble. The most recent example of this is The Force of Attraction, a female quartet that formed about a year ago and has since performed for a wide variety of audiences, serving as the Music departments go-to community ambassadors. These sort of ensembles just happen, its spontaneous art, said Polk State Music Professor Michelle Manzi, who oversees The Force of Attraction, a versatile group she describes as Il Divo meets En Vogue. Its completely student-driven. It wouldnt be as good if the department forced it. These are students who are really selfmotivated and share a common passion.
The Force of Attraction includes vocalists Holly Helm, Chanqueria Grimes, Nilka Lopez, and Amelia Marler, who say they recognized in each other a shared yearning for more music in their lives. They didnt want to just go to class and leave music behind when it was over. They didnt want to just learn the songs they had to for a grade. They wanted to sing. All the time. We knew we would take it seriously and that we all cared about music, said Lopez, 20, a Lakeland resident who will graduate with her Associate in Arts in May and plans on continuing her education to study music composition. We also knew that by performing together as a small group, we would learn music faster and get to do different kinds of music. So far, Lopez has been spot-on in her expectations. The Force spends hours together practicing outside of class, constantly expanding their repertoire. They sing everything from 60s doo-wop favorites to current hits by chart-toppers Katy Perry and Sara Bareillis. In the past year, the quartet has followed a busy performance schedule Manzi jokingly refers to herself as its bookie that has included engagements for the United Way, Womens Resource Center, the Polk State College Foundation, political groups and churches, just to name a few.
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The quartet takes on each performance engagement for no money in return, and many times at their own personal sacrifice, Manzi said be it hours they could be working or with their families and friends. But in exchange for the time they give to represent Polk State and its Music Department, they receive invaluable performance experience, opportunities they wouldnt necessarily get if they were starting their music careers at a bigger institution. Everything comes out of their own intrinsic desire to hone their craft and create opportunities for themselves, Manzi said. Theyre getting real-life experiences. Every time they perform, they become a little more professional. Helm said theres nothing like being part of an ensemble to stretch yourself as an individual. Theres a bit of friendly competition, said Helm, 22, who graduated from Polk with her Associate in Arts degree earlier this year and plans on earning a bachelors degree from the Colleges still-indevelopment Elementary Education program. You want to be better as a whole unit, so you practice more on your own. You get better as an individual and then you advance the whole group. Polk State Music Professor John Anderson has seen multiple groups like The Force emerge during his eight years with the College. There truly is something a little magical about students finding each other and dedicating themselves to an ensemble when they certainly dont have to. Its inspiring, as an educator, to see that spark happen. Its the love of music in its purest form, he said. These are students who simply love to sing, or love to play. They collaborate, they jam, they grow and they represent our program proudly in the community. We cant predict which students are going to mesh or what ensembles we may have a month, a year, down the road. But when it happens, its serendipitous, beautiful and fun. The Force of Attraction hopes to eventually embark on a statewide tour. Their upcoming performances include Polk State Music concerts on March 1 at 7 p.m., March 2 at 2:30 p.m., May 3 at 7 p.m., and May 4 at 2:30 p.m. at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre, 999 Ave. H N.E. All shows are $5 for the general public. In addition to Polk State Music, Polk State Fine Arts includes Polk State Theatre and Polk State Visual Arts, all of which enjoy outstanding statewide reputations.
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Donuts for Dads Pilgrim Day
November 2, December 7 9am
November 9 10am-1pm
Holiday Workshops
December 23, 27, 30, January 2, 3
Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Dept. of State, Division of Cultural Affairs & the Florida Council on Arts & Culture.
109 North Kentucky Avenue Lakeland, FL 33801-5044 (863) 687-3869 http://www.explorationsv.com

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Celebrating Traditions November 29-January 5

Christmas at Bok Tower Gardens is always a favorite time for guests of all ages, and this year is no exception. Upon entering the Gardens, youll be greeted by our annual poinsettia display in the fountain courtyard and 12-foot Christmas tree full of nature-inspired decorations in the Visitor Center. Seasonal carillon music can be heard ringing out as you journey through the Gardens on your way to the Holiday Home Tour at Pinewood Estate, where a wonderland of decorations adorns the historic home. Now in its 19th year, the Holiday Home Tour is decorated differently each Christmas, and this years Celebrating Traditions theme guided the design process. Room designers have selected dcor ranging from old, authentic ornaments to historic themes about the homes original owners, to various holiday traditions celebrated by their own families. Every room will spark new, creative ideas you can use in your own homes holiday design. You can also enjoy the sounds of the season with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and the Singing Tower carillon as they perform together Dec. 7 during a special holiday edition of one of Central Floridas favorite outdoor concerts. Families and friends are encouraged to prepare themed picnics and experience a magical December evening as the sun sets atop Iron Mountain. Visit boktowergardens.org/calendar for a complete list of events and activities celebrating Christmas at Bok Tower Gardens November 29 - January 5.
www.BokTowerGardens.org phone (863) 676-1408

Photos from the 19th Holiday Home Tour at Pinewood Estate in 2013 by David Price.
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SEU Strings. Photos courtesy of Southeastern University. SEU Chorale
Southeastern Universitys Annual Christmas Concert

One of the best performing arts events in Polk County each year, Southeastern Universitys annual Christmas Concert has become a must-attend for locals around the holidays. Combining the talent of students from the College of Communications, Languages, and the Arts with local professional talent, as well as the expertise of the SEU Music Departments Faculty, this years concert promises to be one to remember! The program features choral and jazz music, orchestral numbers, solo works, and some interaction with the crowd in the singing of classic Christmas Carols. Mr. Brian Blume This year, new and exciting arrangements will be performed which have also been programmed by the Boston Pops, the Cleveland Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. This year SEU Performing Arts Calendar promises to be particularly enjoyable as the Music Department, and its faculty, continues to grow and reach November 2013 new levels of excellence. 4 Chamber Strings Concert 7 Jazz Concert SEU Welcomes New Faculty Members 11 Faculty Chamber Music Concert Assisting our students in preparation for the concert, and 14 Wind Ensemble Concert new to the ranks of the music faculty at Southeastern 18 Choral Concert University this year, are Dr. Mark Belfast, Assistant December 2013 Professor of Music, and Mr. Brian Blume, Instructor of 6 Christmas Concert Percussion. Dr. Belfast teaches music education courses, 7 Christmas Concert supervises student teachers, and directs the university jazz ensembles. He previously served as wind coordinator and assistant director of the Florida State University Summer Music Camps, as well as administrator of the Tri-State Band Festival and Conducting Conference. Brian Blume is an internationally known percussionist, composer, and educator; having released a debut album in 2012 entitled Let It Snow; performed on numerous platforms including Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis with Kelly Clarkson, Madonna, Cee Lo, and the Colts drum line; and published works through Tapspace, PercMaster, and drop6 media. The Christmas concerts are Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7, in Bush Chapel on Southeastern Universitys beautiful campus, located at 1000 Longfellow Boulevard, Lakeland. Both concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door for $5 and may be purchased by either cash or check (advanced ticketing not available for this event). To book tickets for SEU events, or for more information about the Christmas Concerts, please contact the Southeastern University box office at (863) 669-4010.
SEU Winds
Dr. Mark Belfast
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With the dawning of the Age of Aquarius on the horizon, and America embroiled in a smoke haze of drugs, civil unrest and an unpopular war, The Bellamy's music picked-up the hard driving edge that bespoke the times. Songwriting had become David Bellamys drug of choice during the long road gigs he and Howard were regularly pulling bodies and equipment to and from. It was his songwriting that was posed to soon provide the duo a national breakout. The break came in the form of the hit, Spiders & Snakes, written by David and recorded by Jim Stafford. The song became a smash, eventually selling more than three million units worldwide. It became the catapult that rocketed the brothers onto the L.A. music scene. Howard and David fell into the musical circle of the greats of the day: Bob Dylan, James Taylor, and Van Morrison, as well as West Coast based country rockers like Poco and the Byrds. It was a creative shoe that fit. The Bellamys officially lifted off the launch pad in 1976 when their single, Let Your Love Flow, became an instant smash in both the U.S. and Europe. The love was indeed flowing as The Bellamys jammed for audiences at their sold-out concerts and shared stages with the likes of Loggins & Messina, the Doobie Brothers, and the Beach Boys, with their patented blend of rock/country music. Their style and their songwriting was moving steadily more towards their musical roots. By the late 70s The Bellamys were emerging on the country charts with another bona fide smash. If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body (Would You Hold It Against Me), originally scrawled on a dinner napkin by David, rocketed them to the top of the country charts the way Let Your Love Flow, had done in the pop market just a few years earlier. It proved to be the first of a string of fourteen #1 singles in the U.S. alone. Success followed success: Dancing Cowboys, Sugar Daddy, You Aint Just Whistlin Dixie, Lovers Live Longer, Do You Love As Good As You Look, Redneck Girl, For All The Wrong Reasons, I Love Her Mind, I Need More Of You, Old Hippie, Too Much Is Not Enough, Kids Of The Baby Boom, Reggae Cowboy and Crazy From The Heart,all have lined the corridors of the Bellamys musical history and their walls with platinum and gold. On the infrequent off days from the road, Howard and David head the bus back to their 150-acre family ranch in Darby, Florida just north of Tampa. A working ranch, the spread consists of Purebred Charlois cattle and quarter horses. Amid a land lush with fruit trees, ancient oaks and crepe myrtles, three generations of the Bellamy family, headed by David and Howards mother, Frances, populate the homes clustered in the family compound. David and Howards latest effort has been the corroboration with thirty or more guest artists from all genres of music recording their vocals on over twenty of the Bellamys greatest hits plus three new selections. The release of Angels & Outlaws - Volume One (Curb/ Bellamy Brothers Records) features such songs and artists as You Aint Just Whistlin Dixie with Alan Jackson; Old Hippie with Montgomery Gentry; and If I Said You Had a Beautiful Body with none other than Ms. Dolly Parton. Cuts from Volume One have charted here as well as in Europe. (As reported, The Bellamy Brothers Country Music Duo makes history by scoring the Top 3 Slots on Europes Hotdisc Chart.) Willie Nelson, George Jones, Tanya Tucker and many more also contributed their talents to this CD proving these hits from the past still resonate today. Once again, The Bellamys Let Their Hits Flow. Stay tuned for Volume II and another 30 years.
THE BELLAMY BROTHERS: THE LOVE STILL FLOWS

Howard and David continue to prove that the trail theyve ridden to fame has been as unique as their music itself music that is now celebrating 30 years of success.
The road that started on the pop music charts in the 70s, took a winding turn into country music in the 80s, paving the way for duos to come, such as Brooks & Dunn, Montgomery Gentry, Big & Rich, and previouslyThe Judds. But before the road forked into country, the musical odyssey of brothers Bellamy started creatively smoldering in their home state of Florida, before exploding nationally amidst the 70s pop music culture of L.A. The brothers first official gig was in 1968, playing a free show with their father at the Rattlesnake Roundup in San Antonio, Florida. They honed their early skills playing black clubs throughout the south, and singing backup for artists such as Percy Sledge, Eddie Floyd, and Little Anthony & The Imperials. Within a few months, the brothers moved north, immersing themselves and their rock/country sound in the Atlanta market, where the Allman Brothers were the emerging kings of the music world.
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UPCOMING EVeNTS
November 17 Kick Off for Made in the Shade November 24 Ritz Festival of Trees Opening Night November 30 Ritz Christmas Open House Main Street Tree Lighting December 7 The Bellamy Brothers A Tropical Christmas December 14 The Long Run & Turnstiles Eagles and Billy Joel Tribute Band December 15 Murder Mystery Dinner I Saw Mommy Killing Santa Claus December 31 New Years Eve Dinner & Dancing with The Rogues January 18 & 19 Ritz International Film Festival January 22 Moe Bandy Live at the Ritz
The epic and uplifting, Les Misrables opens Lakeland Community Theatres historic 28th Main Stage Season. Les Mis (as its known to theatre buffs) packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world for over 27 years. Since the release of the amateur rights in November 2012, Florida area community theatres have quickly grabbed up the show rights. When Lakeland Community Theatre learned of the longawaited release for the licensing rights of Les Misrables, they immediately booked it. LCTs Artistic Managing Director and the productions director Alan S. Reynolds states, Every amateur company in the world has waited 27 years to produce this masterpiece, we are so blessed we were granted the rights to bring this historic piece to our community. How could a theater better serve its community than to bring to life one of the worlds greatest epic tales of redemption and grace? On the casting process, Reynolds said, Auditions brought out the highest number of immensely talented actor/singers from our area and beyond, over 155 auditioned. The entire volunteer cast of 45 members are some of the most dedicated and talented individuals Ive ever had the pleasure to work with. As far as the huge technical requirements and aspects of this piece, Reynolds says confidently, Our theatre has a vast pool of technical prowess to tap from our community. This show will have the full resources of that pool as far as musicians, artists, armorers, FX, costumers, lighting, scenic, sound design, technical staff and management is concerned; also this effort will be supported by one of the highest budgets in our theatres 28 year history. Les Misrables opens October 25th and runs thru November 17th at Lakeland Community Theatre. For tickets and information phone (863) 603-PLAY (7529) or visit lakelandcommunitytheatre.com. Les Misrables Facts and Figures: Longest Running Musical in History Translated into 22 different languages Played to more than 60 million people worldwide in 42 countries. Won over 100 major theatre awards Over 47 cast recordings Celebrated its 10,000th performance on January 2, 2010.
263 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven Phone: (863) 295-9900 Email: ritz@ritzoncentral.com Web: www.ritzoncentral.com
THe RITZ THeATre
863 603 PLAY (7529) www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com

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Youth
Beauty & the Beast

November 7-10
When the faculty at Harrison School for the Arts began considering choices for the 2013 all-school musical, they knew one thing: It was going to be difficult to top the success of last years production. Peter Pan was such an amazing show. We wanted to build on that success so we looked for a show that would be visually and musically appealing and one that was appropriate for audiences of all ages. Disneys Beauty and the Beast fit that bill perfectly, Joe Sniegocki, the director for this years musical, said. Featuring a cast of 46 students from a variety of art disciplines, this years production marks Harrisons 24th allschool musical. The story, based on the Disney animated film from the French fairy tale of the same name, tells the tale of a spoiled young prince who is punished for his unkindness by a spell that turns him into a ferocious and fearsome beast. Additionally, all of his servants are turned into household items. Given a rose by the enchantress to remind him of his cold heart, the Beast has until his 21st birthday to learn to love and be loved in return or else
Publicity photo for Beauty and the Beast by Andy Glogower Photography.
he will remain a beast forever. Belle, a beautiful young girl who feels out of place in her French provincial town, gives up her freedom in order to save her father, who was captured by a beast in a castle. As time passes, Belle and the Beast begin to discover that true love goes beyond appearances. With such memorable musical numbers as Be Our Guest and the Beauty and the Beast Theme, the show has become a classic. Sniegocki is certain the audience will be impressed. Im confident that regardless of the special effects, the amazing scenery, and the elegant and whimsical costumes of the show, the audience will be talking about how the students looked and sounded like professional adults in a professional production. Harrisons rendition of Disneys Beauty and the Beast features junior, Remell Bowens as the Beast, senior, Claire Fleitz as Belle, and senior, Kent Lambert as Gaston. Additionally, Mrs. Potts is being played by Ana Saavedra, a senior, Lumiere is being played by Spencer Croy, a junior, Cogsworth is being played by Micah Harrison, a senior, and Chip is being played by Logan Long, a sophomore. The production is slated for November 7, 8, and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and at 2:00 p.m. on November 10. All performances will take place in the Harrison theatre at 750 Hollingsworth Road in Lakeland. Tickets are available online at www.harrisonarts.com.
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Youth
Pinewood Sign, Andy Glogower Photography.
A Fairy Tale Mansion

Finding a location in Polk County that resembles a fairy-tale mansion is no easy task. So when Harrison School for the Arts needed just such a place to shoot some promotional photos for its upcoming production of Disneys Beauty and the Beast, the staff wracked their brains to think of a place. Thats when Lesley Chambers, the guidance counselor at Harrison, suggested Pinewood Estate nestled in the confines of the beautiful and historic Bok Tower in Lake Wales. A quick contact with Elyse Justice, the Coordinator at Pinewood Estate, and the photo shoot was on. It turned out to be a wonderful location for capturing the mood and spirit of the musical, said Daryl Ward, principal at Harrison. Ive lived in Polk County for over thirty years and though Ive been to Bok Tower many times, this was my first visit to Pinewood. Its truly a hidden gem. Pinewood Estate was built in the early 1930s for Charles Austin Buck, the vice president of Bethlehem Steel. Designed by the firm of Frederick Law Olmstead (who designed both Bok Tower itself and famously, Central Park in New York City), the house features a Mediterranean-style garden with an enchanting stone grotto in the front of the house. The grotto was a great place to take pictures, Ward said. With the morning light coming through the trees and the rustic setting, the photos looked amazing. Photographer, Andy Glogower agreed. Pinewood just seems to have this magical feel to it, almost a timeless place. It never gets old and never disappoints. Pinewood Estate is open Monday Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Sundays from noon 3 p.m. Pinewood will be closed from October 24 November 28 to prepare for its annual holiday spectacular: Christmas at Pinewood. There is a separate admission charge for Pinewood (in addition to the regular admission fee for Bok Tower).
Daryl Ward photogrpahs Andy Glogower as he takes a photo of Harrison students in costume at Pinewood Estate to promote Harrisons production of Beauty and the Beast.
Publicity photo for Beauty and the Beast by Andy Glogower Photography.
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Youth
Kids Tag Art from school year 2012-2013 created by Olivia from Highland City Elementary.
TAG ART GOES ON SALE TO PUBLIC NOVEMBER 15

Decorate your cars front bumper for the holidays and support classroom art
Kids Tag Art, a school fundraising project originating at the Polk County Tax Collectors Office, inspires fifth graders to learn about and design their own specialty plate art and in the process, raise supplemental monies for classroom art supplies. This fall, Polk County Kids Tag Art turned eight, and along with Polk County, many more counties throughout Florida are hosting and enjoying their own art contests. Polk Highlands Charlotte Marion Okaloosa Nassau Duval* Escambia* Leon* Sarasota* * Asterisk indicates launching in 2014 Kids Tag Art inspires young artists to create their own unique design, using the practical application of license plate art to support worthy causes, fashioned after Floridas 120+ specialty license plates. Teachers enthusiastically involve their students in a curriculumbased module that teaches creative problem-solving and innovation to work within the parameters of the palate, to create a highlyvisible piece of art designed for the front bumpers of cars. The program is available to fifth graders throughout Polk County in public, private or charter schools. Currently approximately 100 elementary schools across Polk County participate, earning at least $325 for their involvement in the project. Additional proceeds are possible through the sale of tags. Southern Homes of Polk County is the major sponsor for Kids Tag Art for a third year. And this year, a Facebook initiative spearheaded by Southern Homes, is designed to drive more tag sales through increased visibility. The drive is underway with a goal of increasing sales by 100%. Over the past seven years the project has raised over $150,000. However, more dollars could be raised if the public got involved and purchased student artwork. The Director of Sales and Marketing for Southern Homes, Jared Weggeland, says Supporting Kids Tag Art just makes sense for Southern Homes. We have been in business in Polk County since 1991. Many of our team members have come through the local school system. We plan to continue to grow and provide meaningful career opportunities to driven individuals. We truly believe that the development of the creative mind through the arts will help us as a community and as a company be prepared to tackle the difficult challenges that will come in the future. In addition to major sponsor Southern Homes of Polk County, other sponsors include Douglass Screen Printers, Grasslands and Woodbridge, MidFlorida, Vecchio, Feldman & Carrier, P.A., Alphagraphics, Florida Heart Research Institute, LEGOLAND, Paint Along Studios, Polk Education Foundation and business partners Polk Museum of Art, Polk Arts Alliance, Polk County Schools, and host, the Tax Collectors Office for Polk County. For more information, call the Polk County Tax Collectors Office at (863) 534-4722 or go to www.PolkTaxes.com.
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER:

November 15 November 16 December 1 December 18 Oct May 2014 2013-14 Awards of Distinction Announced Art Crawl, Polk Museum Of Art Exhibit on display at The Lakeland Center Exhibit on display at Board of County Commissioners Administration Building First Fridays(Lakeland), Third Fridays (Tow Jam/Bartow)
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t i r i p s e h t o t Get in t a s y a d li o h e h of t
www.explorationsv.com
Magical Monday, Terrific Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, Thrilling Thursday and Fun Friday are engaging arts and science programs held weekdays at 10:30a.m. Programs are included with admission or museum membership. Open Art is held Tuesdays at 1p.m. Home School Programs feature a Science and Cultural Arts Series held at 10am and 1pm on the second Tuesday and Thursday each month for students ages 5-8 and 8-14. Dads wishing to enjoy museum time with their kids can attend Donuts for Dads, starting at 9am on November 2 and December 7. Dads and kids make donuts and get to know others in the group. Pilgrim Day is November 9 from 10am-1pm. Activities from rope spinning to candle dipping, butter churning to tin can lanterns transport the entire family back in time! Early American and Indian games, hats and more are included with admission/membership. Holiday Workshops take place on December 23, 27, 30, January 2, 3. Full day and half day options are available. Children create ornaments, gifts and treats during these out-of-school day camps. Explorations V also offers Tutoring and Test Prep for students of all ages. For details on pricing, individualized scheduling, test prep for FCAT/PARCC, End of Course exams and SAT/ACT, contact Terry Lauretta, Academic Services Director, at 863 687 3869. Explorations V Childrens Museum is at 109 North Kentucky Avenue in downtown Lakeland. Museum/Museum Store hours are MondaySaturday, 9am.-5:30pm. Admission prices are $7 per person. Senior citizens, 65+ are $3.50. Teachers/military with ID are $3.50. Museum members and children under two are free. Family Memberships are available for $70. For details on exhibits, programs or events, call 863 687 3869 or email info@explorationsv.com.
Call to Artists
Ridge Art Association & Gallery & The City of Lake Alfred (at City Hall)
Our Citrus Connection

Receiving: Nov. 1 & 2 (at City Hall) Exhibit: Nov. 7, 2013-Sept. 25, 2014
Original drawings, oils, watercolors, acrylics, graphics, photography, mixed media, fiber, and sculpture completed within the last three years may be submitted. Entry fees for up to three pieces are $25 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Contact Ridge Art Association for prospectus. Learn more: Phone (863)291-5661 or on the web http://www.ridgeart.org/
Ridge Art Association & Gallery
Black & White and Read All Over

Receiving: Nov. 22 & 23 (Ridge Art) Exhibit: December 5-22, 2013
Original artwork done only in Black and White - no color, and created in the past two years. Entry fees for up to three pieces are $25 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Contact Ridge Art Association for prospectus. Learn more: Phone (863)291-5661 or on the web http://www.ridgeart.org/
Ridge Art Association & Gallery
64th Annual Fine Arts Show

Receiving: Jan. 3 & 4 (Ridge Art) Exhibit: Jan. 9-26, 2014
Calling artists for our premier Fine Arts Exhibit. Original artwork created in the past two years are eligible. This is a juried show. Entry fees for up to three pieces are $25 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Contact Ridge Art Association for prospectus. Learn more: Phone (863)291-5661 or on the web http://www.ridgeart.org/
November 2 December 7 - 9am November 9 10am-1pm December 23, 27, 30, January 2, 3
Donuts for Dad Pilgrim Day
Holiday Workshops
Ridge Art Office and Gallery hours are 12:30-4:00 pm, Monday-Friday during show weeks and one hour prior to Theatre Winter Haven performances.
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Classes/Workshops
Bok Tower Gardens
Intermediate Watercolors with Instructor Cathy Futral:
Review wash, wet-in-wet, and dry brush watercolor techniques, color mixing and layering. Students will make landscape and floral studies and have a chance to paint en plein air in the garden. Breakfast, lunch and some supplies provided. $75 per person. Reservations required. www.boktowergardens.org.
Bartow Art Guild

Bartow Art Guild holds art classes at the Guild buiding
located at 1240 E. Main Street in Bartow. The schedule follows:
Youth Art Class: Tuesday, 3-6pm. Kappy Williams teaches all

visual art mediums during this class for students of ages 7-17. The fee is $12.50 per class and includes all materials. Call Kappy at 533-2600 for information.
Acrylics with Deanne: Wednesday, Noon-3pm. Deanne

Norris teaches acrylic painting. Students bring their own supplies and painting projects to work on during this class. Call Deanne at 673-7394 for information.
Lakeland Concert Band

Patriotic Concert - November 10
Victory at Sea, The Armed Forces Salute and other favorites. Preshow presented by Jim Hendrix of WONN. Youkey Theater, The Lakeland Center Pre-show 1:45PM, Concert 2:30PM
Watercolor Class: Thursday, 9:30am-Noon. Martha Post

teaches a watercolor class. Advanced-level and beginning students will learn the basics as well as develop their own projects. A demo each week focuses on the lesson of the day Class fee is $16 per lesson, paid monthly. Call Martha at 5332884 for information.
Frostproof Art League & Gallery

Frostproof Art League hosts classes in the Art League Gallery
at 12 E. Wall Street in Frostproof. The schedule follows:
LCB Concerts are FREE!

To learn more, visit lakelandconcertband.com
Fundamentals of Photography: Mondays, November 4 - December 2 at 6pm. Video series with facilitator and photographer Mike Thornton. Architecture in Watercolor: Thursday, January 23 & 30 at 6pm. Cathy Cranford Futral teaches a two session class.. Each session $10/Member, $12/Nonmember. Painting with Instructor Pat Bowen: These Tuesday classes from 5:30-8:30pm. Bring your subject and media of choice and Pat Bowen will assist you in developing your skills. Members $10, nonmember $12. Wet Paint: Thursdays, 1-3pm. Art instruction for adults with
physical or mental challenges. A free program of the Art League.
Young Artists Studio: Weekly classes on Thursdays from 3:304:30pm. A free program of the Art League. Learn more: www.frostproofartleagueandgallery.com, on facebook (Frostproof Art League & Gallery) or call 863-635-7222.
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Polk County has many arts and cultural activities that are yours to enjoy for FREE!
riceless! Absolutely P
Fall for Art Festival
Polk Musuem of Art
Gems & Jewels Nov 14, 12-8pm Art2 (Art Squared) Nov 14-16, Business Hours Holiday Soiree Art Auction Nov 14, 6-8pm Got Art? (Learn to Collect) Nov 15, 6-8:30pm Art Crawl Emerging Arts Festival Nov 16, 9am-4pm
863-688-7743 www.polkmuseumofart.org
All Student Exhibition

Gallery Hours Mon. - Fri., 9am-4pm Melvin Gallery Florida Southern College Opening Reception November 15, 7pm
863-680-4743 www.flsouthern.edu
Gallery Exhibit
Nov 15 - Dec 5
Lunch and Learn
Florida Through Transportation, Part One

12:15-1pm Bring your lunch and enjoy this program on an early history of transportation in Florida.
863-534-4386 www.polkcountymuseum.org
Nov 19
Music Faculty Artist Series Brian Brink, Trombone

Annie MacGregor Jenkins Recital Hall Florida Southern College
863-680-4296 www.flsouthern.edu/ffa
An Affinity for Song
Gary Gessford Gallery Exhibit

Mon. - Thurs., 10am-2pm Fine Arts Gallery Polk State College Winter Haven Campus
863-297-1050 www.polk.edu
Nov 19, 7:30pm
Nov 4 - Dec 5
Family Fun Workshops

Polk Museum of Art
1st Saturdays 10:30am - Noon Nov 2, Dec 7
863-688-5423 www.polkmuseumofart.org
Lakeland Concert Band Nov 10 & Dec 15

Pre-show 1:45pm Concert 2:30pm
Band Concerts

2nd Saturdays 10am - Noon Nov 9, Dec 14
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Family Fun Days
Concert is Free/Parking is $7 Youkey Theatre The Lakeland Center

lakelandconcertband.com
Cultural Arts Calendar

Listings are subject to change.
NOVEMBER
November 1: The Rockin Wishes Tour. Features Jimi Jamison, Bobby Kimball and Mike Reno. 8pm. Youkey Theatre, The Lakeland Center. www.thelakelandcenter.com; 863-834-8111. November 1-3: Readers Theatre. FSC Theatre Arts. FridaySaturday 10pm, Sunday 2:30pm. A late-night series featuring a collection of provocative and avant-garde one act plays for an edgier audience experience. Loca Lee Buckner Theatre, Florida Southern College, Lakeland. 863-680-4296; www.flsouthern.edu/ffa. November 1-3, 8-10, 15-17: Les Misrables. FridaySaturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2pm. Longest running musical in history. Lakeland Community Theatre, Lake Mirror Theatre, Lakeland. (863) 603-PLAY (7529) or visit lakelandcommunitytheatre.com. November 2: Donuts for Dads. 9am. Explorations V Childrens Museum, Lakeland. 863-687-3869 or ExplorationsV.com. November 2: Family Fun Workshop - Photo Transfer. 10:30am. FREE. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-5423 or www.PolkMuseumofArt.org.
Robert T. McCall, Apollo 8 Coming Home, oil, 3 3 7/8 x 4, from the collection of the Smithsonians National Air and Space Museum on display at Polk Museum of Art.
CURRENTLY ON EXHIBIT
Through November 8: The Art of the Florida Southern Faculty. Gallery hours: M-F, 9am-4pm when school is in session. Melvin Gallery, Florida Southern College. FREE. 863-680-4743. Through November 22: Pretty in Pink Exhibition. A Platform Art exhibit at Gallery 1350 West in Winter Park. Visit www.platformart.org, email cynthia@platformart.org. Through Decmber 7: Paintings of the Space Age. Largescale paintings depicting space exploration from the Smithsonians National Air and Space Museum Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. PolkMuseumofArt.org or 863-688-7743. Through December 7: Regeneration2 - Tomorrows Photographers Today. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. Visit www.PolkMuseumofArt.org or 863-688-7743. Through April 2014: Aviation Exhibition. Ridge Art Assoc. & City of Winter Haven exhibit at Winter Haven Municipal Airport. Free. www.ridgeart.org or 863-291-5661. Through June 25, 2014: My Winter Haven: As Our Community Grows. A City of Winter Haven & Ridge Art Association collaborative exhibit at Winter Haven City Hall. Free. www.ridgeart.org or 863-291-5661. Through April 2015: Civil War Exhibits Defending the Boundries of Wilderness and Living on the Edge of Wilderness. On display in the Polk County History Center, Bartow. www.polkcountymuseum.org or 863-534-4386. Through September 25, 2014: Our Citrus Connection. Ridge Art Assoc. & City of Lake Alfred exhibit at Lake Alfred City Hall. Free. www.ridgeart.org or 863-291-5661.
November 2: Discovery Saturdays. 11am-2pm. Live animal encounters with Swamp Girl Adventures. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org or 863-676-1408. November 3: Over 55 Show Band. 2pm. Polk State College, Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. 863-297-1050. November 4-December 5: Gary Gessford Gallery Exhibit. Free. Gallery Hours 10am-2pm, Monday-Thursday. Polk State College, Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery. 863-297-1050. November 5: Lakeland Art Guild Meeting. 6:00-7:30pm. Visual Concepts, Lakeland. Phone: 863-646-7166. November 5: Civil War Genealogy Workshop. 2pm. Library staff leads a workshop on researching Civil War veterans and their families through local and national resources. Polk County History Center, Bartow. www.polkcountymuseum.org or 863-534-4386. November 5, 12, 19, 26: Woodcarving. Tuesdays from 2-8pm. Ridge Woodcarving Club meets at the MacArthur Wellness Center, Lakeland. Carving instruction available and all ages are welcome. Information: Jerry Heinicke, President, phone 863-603-9536. November 7-10. DISNEYS BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Thursday-Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2pm. Harrison School for the Arts, Lakeland. www.harrisonarts.com or 863-499-2855. November 8: Curator Tour. 12:15-1pm. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. www.PolkMuseumofArt.org. November 8: Bandtastic II - Band Day Encore. Festival of Fine Arts - Music. 7:30pm. Large and small musical ensembles in diverse combinations and locations turn Branscomb Auditorium into a virtual theater-in-the-round. Florida Southern College, Lakeland. 863-680-4296; www.flsouthern.edu/ffa. November 9: Family Fun Day - Journey Stories. 10am12pm. Polk County History Center, Bartow. 863-534-4386 or visit www.polkcountymuseum.org.
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November 9: Girl Scout Daisy Day. 10am-2pm. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org or 863-676-1408. November 9: Pilgrim Day. 10am-1pm. Activities from rope spinning to candle dipping, butter churning to tin can lanterns. Explorations V Childrens Museum, Lakeland. ExplorationsV.com. November 9: Art Premier Party for Orange Blossom Festival and Bike Fest. 6pm. Frostproof Art League. Phone 863-635-7271, www.frostproofartleague.org. November 10: Patriotic Concert. Pre-Show with Jim Hendrix of WONN at 1:45pm. Concert at 2:30pm. Lakeland Concert Band, Youkey Theatre, The Lakeland Center. LakelandConcertBand.com. November 11: A Musical Tribute. Festival of Fine Arts. 7:30pm. A Veterans Day Musical Tribute with the Florida Southern Concert Choir and the FSC Symphony Orchestra. Branscomb Auditorium, Florida Southern College, Lakeland. 863-680-4296. November 13-17, 21-24: THE FANTASTICS. Polk State Theatre. Evenings 7:30pm, Sundays 2:30pm. Polk State College, Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. 863-297-1050. November 14-17, 21-24: NEXT TO NORMAL. FSC Theatre Arts. Evenings 7:30pm, Sunday 2:30pm. This Pulitzer-Prize winning rock musical. Loca Lee Buckner Theatre, Florida Southern College, Lakeland. 863-680-4296. November 14: Gems & Jewels Artist Market. Noon-8pm. Your favorite jewelers and artists are back to dazzle you with their unique creations. Its a great opportunity to buy a wonderful, hand-crafted present for someone special in your life or for yourself! Dont miss the chance to mingle with the artists (and shop) during the Holiday Soiree! Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. FREE. www.PolkMuseumofArt.org or 863-688-7743. November 14: Holiday Soiree & Art Auction. 6-8pm. After work holiday cocktail party and fundraising art auction. Peruse the creations of the Gems & Jewels artists or buy something in the Art2 section! Art, music, spirits and hors doeuvres. FREE. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. Free. www.PolkMuseumofArt.org. November 14-16: Art2 (Art Squared). Inexpensive artworks for sale during business hours. Purchase an original, donated square work of art from 5x5 inches to 12x12 inches, with all proceeds benefiting the Museum. FREE. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-7743 or www.PolkMuseumofArt.org.
November 15: Got Art? 6-8:30pm. Would you like to own some art, but you dont know what to buy or if you could afford it? Members of the local art community participate in a panel discussion on collecting art, and offer tips on how to start your own collection, even on a low budget. FREE. Cash bar. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-7743 or www.PolkMuseumofArt.org. November 15: Moonlight Carillon Concert. 7:30pm. Enjoy a carillon concert under the light of the full moon. Blue Palmetto Caf open until 7:30pm. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. Visit www.boktowergardens.org or 863-676-1408. November 15: An Evening with Mark Russell. 7:30pm. Youkey Theatre, The Lakeland Center. 863-834-8111 or www. thelakelandcenter.com. November 15-December 5: All Student Exhibition. Current work by FSCs art majors. Opening reception: Friday, November 15, 7pm. Florida Art Award presented to a junior. Gallery hours: M-F, 9am-4pm when school is in session. Melvin Gallery, Florida Southern College. FREE. 863-680-4743. November 15-December 13: Festival of Wreaths. 2pm. Wreaths decorated by Polk businesses and organizations on display and up for silent auction. Opening night wreath viewing on Friday, November 15 from 6-9pm. Polk County History Center, Bartow. www.polkcountymuseum.org or 863-534-4386. November 16: Art Crawl. 9am-4pm. Outdoor emerging arts festival with affordable art for sale. Includes artists booths, live music, food, art demonstrations and booths from local arts organizations. Polk Museum of Art Parking Lot, Lakeland. Learn more: www.PolkMuseumofArt.org or 863-688-7743. November 16: Family Fun Workshop on Photo Transfer. 10am. FREE at the Haines City Public Library. 863-688-5423 or www.PolkMuseumofArt.org. November 16-December 15: Student Exhibition Art Out Loud, Artworks by Middle School Students. Polk Museum of Art Lakeland. www.PolkMuseumofArt.org or 863-688-7743. November 16: Discovery Saturdays. 11am-2pm. Kissimmee Valley Audubon Society. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. Visit www.boktowergardens.org or 863-676-1408.
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November 17: ITS ABOUT LOVE. 3pm. Lakeland Choral Society Concert, joined by the Florida Southern Childrens Chorus and Florida Southern Girls Chorus. All Saints Episcopal Church, Lakeland. Phone: 863-604-9161. November 17: Made in the Shade Kick Off. The Ritz Theatre, Winter Haven. 863-295-9900 or ritz@ritzoncentral.com. November 19: Lunch and Learn - Florida Through Transportation, Part One. 12:15-1pm. An early history of transportation in Florida. Free. Bring your lunch. Polk County History Center, Bartow. www.polkcountymuseum.org. November 19: An Affinity for Song Brian Brink, Trombone. Faculty Artist Series. 7:30pm. Anne MacGregor Jenkins Recital Hall, Florida Southern College, Lakeland. Phone 863-680-4296 or www.flsouthern.edu/ffa. November 21: Polk County Family Week at Bok. Receive free admission with the donation of items for needy families like blankets, toiletries or non-perishable food items. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org or 863-676-1408. November 21: Cirque Dreams Holidaze. 7:30pm. Youkey Theatre, The Lakeland Center. Visit www.thelakelandcenter.com. November 22: Florida Southern Childrens Chorus & Girls Chorus Concert. 7:30pm. An outreach program of the Lakeland Choral Society. Branscomb Auditorium, Florida Southern College, Lakeland. Phone: 863-604-9161. November 23: Downtown Art Fest. 9am-4pm. Lakeland Art Guild, Historic Downtown Lakeland. Phone: 863-646-7166. November 23: Open House/Musical Montage w/Entertainer Fred Moore. 6pm. Frostproof Art League. 863-635-7271, visit www.frostproofartleague.org, frostproofartleague@gmail.com. November 23: An Intimate Evening with Clint Black Acoustic. 7:30pm. Youkey Theatre, The Lakeland Center. Visit www.thelakelandcenter.com or phone 863-834-8111. November 24: Festival of Trees Opening Night. The Ritz Theatre, Winter Haven. 863-295-9900 or ritz@ritzoncentral.com. November 29-January 5: Celebrating Traditions Holiday Home Tour at Pinewood Estate. Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sundays Noon-5pm. Capture the holiday spirit when you tour the 20-room, Mediterranean-style Estate decked out for the holidays. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org. November 29-January 5: Holiday Carillon Concerts. 1pm & 3pm. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org. November 29-January 5: Poinsettia Display. At the Visitor Center courtyard and outside of Pinewood Estate. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org or 863-676-1408. November 29: Family Portrait Day at the Gardens. 8:30am-5pm. Sessions with Potthast Studios of Winter Haven, FL. Reservations required. 50 percent of proceeds benefit the Share the Gift Annual Fund. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. Pricing and information: 863-676-1408 or www.boktowergardens.org.
See 50 SHADES THE MUSICAL in Youkey Theatre at The Lakeland Center on Sunday, December 8 at 7:30pm .
DECEMBER
December 3: Lakeland Art Guild Meeting. 6:00-7:30pm. Visual Concepts, Lakeland. Phone: 863-646-7166. December 3, 10, 17: Antique Car Showcase. 10am-2pm. Its automotive yesteryear with Model As on display at Pinewood Estate. Presented by the Florida Flywheelers. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org or 863-676-1408. December 3, 10, 17: Woodcarving. Tuesdays from 2-8pm. Ridge Woodcarving Club meets at the MacArthur Wellness Center, Lakeland. Carving instruction available and all ages are welcome. Information: Jerry Heinicke, President, phone 863-603-9536. December 5-22: THE MIRACLE WORKER. Evenings at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:30pm. Theatre Winter Haven. 863-291-5661 or www.theatrewinterhaven.com. December 5-22: Black & White and Read All Over Exhibit. Gallery hours are 12:30-4pm, Monday-Friday during show weeks and one hour prior to Theatre Winter Haven performances. Ridge Art Assoc. & Gallery, Winter Haven. 863-291-5661. December 6-8: Junie B. Jones in Jingle bells batman smells. Friday-Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2pm. Eunice Fuller Theatre for Youth Production. Lakeland Community Theatre, Lake Mirror Theatre, Lakeland. www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com. December 6 & 7: Christmas Concert. 7:30pm. Bush Chapel, Southeastern University, Lakeland. 863-667-4010. December 7: Donuts for Dads. 9am. Explorations V Childrens Museum, Lakeland. 863-687-3869 or ExplorationsV.com. December 7: Family Fun Workshop on Monoprints. 10:30am. FREE at Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-5423 or www.PolkMuseumofArt.org. December 7: Exhibition Reception for Art Out Loud, Artworks by Middle School Students. 11am. FREE at Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. www.PolkMuseumofArt.org.
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December 7: Christmas at the Ramon. 2pm. Excerpts from The Nutcracker as well as a variety of dance works reflecting the joy of the season. Features the professional company of the Florida Dance Theatre and its trainees, along with members of its Youth Ensemble. Ramon Theater, Frostproof. www.ramontheater.com. December 7: Sunset & Symphony Holiday Concert. 6pm. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and the Singing Tower carillon perform together during one of Central Floridas favorite outdoor concerts as the sun sets atop Iron Mountain. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org or 863-676-1408. December 7 & 8: Polk State Music Dept. Christmas Concert. Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2:30pm. Polk State College, Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. 863-297-1050. December 7: Bill Gaither Christmas Homecoming Tour 2013. 6pm. Jenkins Arena, The Lakeland Center. 863-834-8111 or www.thelakelandcenter.com. December 7: Traditions - The Christmas Gala. Festival of Fine Arts - FSC Music Department. 7:30pm. Festive holiday decorations, beautiful rendition of O Holy Night and the Christmas Carol Sing-Along. Branscomb Auditorium, Florida Southern College, Lakeland. 863-680-4296; www.flsouthern.edu/ffa. December 7: I Saw Mommie Killing Santa Claus a Yuletide Celebration, Murder Mystery Dinner. The Ritz Theatre, Winter Haven. 863-295-9900 or ritz@ritzoncentral.com. December 8: 50 SHADES THE MUSICAL. 7:30pm. Youkey Theatre, The Lakeland Center. Visit www.thelakelandcenter.com. December 10: Winter Wonderland. 7:30pm. Imperial Symphony Orchestra holiday concert with special guests, The Lakeland Choral Society. Youkey Theatre, The Lakeland Center. Learn more: 863-688-3743 or imperialsymphony.org. December 13: Exhibition Reception for Stephen Knapp: New Light. 6-8:30pm. Polk Museum of Art, Free for members, $10 for guests. Lakeland. www.PolkMuseumofArt.org. December 14: Family Fun Workshop on Monoprints. 10am. FREE. Bruton Memorial Public Library, Plant City. 863-688-5423 or www.PolkMuseumofArt.org. December 14: Family Fun Day - Holiday Festival. 10am12pm. Make Christmas ornaments, learn about holiday traditions and making winter snacks! Polk County History Center, Bartow. www.polkcountymuseum.org or 863-534-4386. December 14: Eagles and Billy Joel Tribute Band. 7pm. The Ritz Theatre, Winter Haven. 863-295-9900; ritz@ritzoncentral.com. December 14: Discovery Saturdays. 11am-2pm. Participate in an animal photo quest. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. Visit www.boktowergardens.org or 863-676-1408. December 14: Gold Tone Production featuring The Main Ingredient, The Reflections and The Mystics with Michael Russo, and The Gold Tones. 7:30pm. Youkey Theatre, The Lakeland Center. 863-834-8111 or www.thelakelandcenter.com.
December 14 &15: Melodies and Mistletoe: A Musical Holiday Event. Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2pm. Lakeland Community Theatre at Lake Mirror Theatre, Lakeland. Phone (863) 603-PLAY (7529) or visit lakelandcommunitytheatre.com. December 14-March 8: Stephen Knapp: New Light Exhibition of lightpaintings created using shards of fused glass, installed perpendicular to the walls surface, to reflect beams of light into abstract compositions. Polk Museum of Art, Free for members, $10 for guests. Lakeland. www.PolkMuseumofArt.org. December 15: Moonlight Concert & Holiday Home Tour. 7:30pm. Enjoy a nighttime carillon concert and tour Pinewood Estate complete with hot chocolate and cookies until 10pm. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. Visit www.boktowergardens.org. December 15: Holiday Concert. Pre-Show at 1:45pm. Concert at 2:30pm. Lakeland Concert Band, Youkey Theatre, The Lakeland Center. LakelandConcertBand.com. December 15: Over 55 Show Band. 2pm. Polk State College, Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. 863-297-1050. December 17: Michael Londras Celtic Yuletide. 7:30pm. Youkey Theatre, The Lakeland Center. www.thelakelandcenter.com. December 20: The Bellamy Brothers, A Tropical Christmas. The Ritz Theatre, Winter Haven. Phone 863-295-9900 or email ritz@ritzoncentral.com. December 25: Christmas Day at Bok Tower Gardens. Free tours of Pinewood Estate, and enjoy the sounds of the season with carillon concerts at 1 & 3 p.m. Included with admission. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. Visit www.boktowergardens.org. December 23: West Side Story. 7:30pm. Youkey Theatre, The Lakeland Center. www.thelakelandcenter.com or 863-834-8111. December 26: Kwanzaa performance. 1-2pm. FREE. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. www.PolkMuseumofArt.org. December 26, 27, 28: Fine Art Show Entry Receiving. Thursday, Friday from 2-4pm. Saturday from 2-7pm. Frostproof Art League. Info: 863-635-7271, www.frostproofartleague.org, frostproofartleague@gmail.com. December 27: Moscow Ballets Great Russian Nutcracker. 7:30pm. Youkey Theatre, The Lakeland Center. 863-834-8111 or www.thelakelandcenter.com. December 28: Discovery Saturdays. 11am-2pm. Discover the world of bee hives with beekeepers Jack & Judy Stokes. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. Visit www.boktowergardens.org or 863-676-1408. December 31: Murder Mystery Dinner Betting on Death. 6pm. Advanced reservations required. Ramon Theater, Frostproof. www.ramontheater.com or 863-635-7222. December 31: New Years Eve Live Music by The Rogues & Dinner. The Ritz Theatre, Winter Haven. Phone 863-295-9900 or email ritz@ritzoncentral.com.
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Cultural Arts Council Organization Member Directory

1 - BARTOW
Bartow Art Guild
P.O. Box 1644 Bartow, FL 33831 863-534-1877 www.bartowartguild.com
4 - FROSTPROOF
Frostproof Art League & Gallery
12 E. Wall St. Frostproof, FL 33843 863-635-7271 frostproof12@yahoo.com
Kids Tag Art
Creative Industry Members

Downtown Lakeland Partnership
P.O. Box 3499 Lakeland, FL 33802-3499 863-510-9723 www.downtownlakelandfl.com
Polk County Tax Collectors Office MarthaRoeBurke@PolkTaxes.com www.polktaxes.com/kidstags/kidstagart.asp
Ramon Theater
15 E. Wall St. Frostproof, FL 33843 Mail: P.O. Box 1115 Frostproof, FL 33843 863-635-7222 www.ramontheater.com
100 East Main Street Bartow, FL 33830 863-534-4385 www.polkcountymuseum.org
5 - HAINES CITY
Haines City Community Theatre, Inc.
P.O. Box 1452 Haines City, FL 33845 863-421-1893 www.hainescitytheatre.com
The Gallery by Donna Petcoff Watson

Visit by appointment only 101 W. Main St. Lakeland, FL 33815 863-825-6007 donnapetcoffwatson.com info@donnapetcoffwatson.com
The School Board of Polk County
P.O. Box 391 Bartow, FL 33831-0391 863-647-4727 kymberly.cruz@polk-fl.net www.polk-fl.net/districtinfo/departments/finearts.htm
6 - LAKELAND
Arts On The Park
115 North Kentucky Ave. Lakeland, FL 33801 863-680-2787 www.artsonthepark.org
Gallery 2125
at Lakeland Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens 2125 US Hwy 98 S, Lakeland FL 33801 863-808-4933 lisa.wood@carriageservices.com
2 - DAVENPORT
Davenport School of the Arts
4751 Hwy 547 N Davenport, FL 33837 863-421-3247 www.davenportschoolofthearts.com
Bach Festival of Central Florida

P.O. Box 2764 Lakeland, FL 33806 863-299-2555 863-439-3055 www.bachfestivalofcentralflorida.org
Gary Gessford/Gessford Studio

863-425-3669 gessfordstudio.com
3 - FORT MEADE
Historical Society of Fort Meade
1 N. Tecumseh Ave Fort Meade, FL 33841 863-285-7474 fortmeadeflmuseum.iconosites.com
Lakeside Music Room

863-293-1510 sandhd@verizon.net
Citrus Lakes Chorus
3422 Waterlute Way Lakeland, FL 33811 863-868-7268 morganed813@reagan.com
Paint Along Studios

123 S. Kentucky Ave. Lakeland, FL 33801 863-409-5771 www.paintalongstudios.com
Explorations V Childrens Museum

109 N. Kentucky Ave. Lakeland, FL 33801 863-687-3869 www.explorationsv.com
Ridge Orchid Society

c/o Ms. Kay Stone 8149 Alt-Bab Cutoff Rd. Bartow, FL 33830 863-205-7810 Kaystone@proigy.net or powerseven40@lire.com (Judy Power)
Polk City
98 27
Florida Air Museum at Sun n Fun

4175 Medulla Road Lakeland, FL 33807 863-644-2431 www.sun-n-fun.org
Florida Dance Arts

Providence Poinciana
6929 Old State Rd 37 Lakeland, FL 33811 863-221-8181 www.floridadancearts.com

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Davenport
See page 44, visit www.polkarts.org or contact Polk Arts Alliance Executive Director Meri Mass at director@polkarts.org to learn more about membership.
Kathleen Gibsonia
Lake Alfred Auburndale

92
5 Haines City
Winston Medulla Willow Oak
6 Lakeland
Highland City
Inwood
570
Winter Haven
Dundee Waverly
Alt.
Eagle Lake Wahneta
27
Mulberry
60
1 Bartow
Crooked Lake Park
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Lake Wales Fedhaven Babson Park Frostproof Nalcrest Indian Lake Estates
60
27
Fort Meade
98
Bowling Green
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Art-i-facts Winter 2013 www.polkarts.org
Polk Arts Alliance Individual & Corporate Members

Polk Arts Alliance, the official local arts agency for Polk County, is grateful to our donors, members and community partners. Members at the $250 level and above as of June 14, 2013 are listed below. We apologize for any errors or omissions. Major Underwriters ($20,000 & above) Polk Board of County Commissioners Polk County Tourism & Sports Marketing Bartow Community Healthcare Foundation Peterson & Myers Platinum ($2500 & above) Allen & Company Gold ($1000 & above) City of Lakeland The Connor Family Fund Fiat of Winter Haven Silver ($500 & above) Ardaman & Associates, Inc. BowyerSingleton & Associates, Inc. Central Concrete Products, Inc. Chastain Skillman Citizens Bank & Trust Coldwell Bank Commercial Saunders, Ralston, Dantzler Constangy, Brooks & Smith, L.L.P. Community Southern Bank DRMP Engineers, Surveyors Planners & Scientists Drummond Company Geosyntec Consultants Hauger-Bunch Realtor, PC Hazen & Sawyer Hubbard Construction Company Hydro Solutions Consulting, LLC Infrastructure Engineers, Inc. Jr. Davis Construction Madrid Engineering Group Register Construction & Engineering REISS Engineering Republic Services Spath Jewelers, Inc. six/ten corporation Transworld Systems, Inc. Valenti Campbell Trohn Tamayo Aranda, P.A. Wallis, Murphey, Boyington Architects, Inc. Bronze ($250 & above) A-C-T Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc. Tom Freeman Family John Happy Nancy Hale Hoyt Mr. & Mrs. Mass Tom Petcoff Physical Health Care Center/Leslie Ferrands Susan Waddell Major In-Kind Dave Connor Drummond Company Brian Hinton The Lakeland Center
Florida Dance Theatre
305 W. Main St. Lakeland, FL 33815 863-802-0399 www.floridadancetheatre.org
7 - LAKE WALES
Bok Tower Gardens
1151 Tower Blvd. Lake Wales, FL 33853 863-676-1408 www.boktowergardens.org
Florida Southern College
111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr. Lakeland, FL 33801 863-680-4296 www.flsouthern.edu
Historical Lake Wales Society
Historic Lakeland
P.O. Box 3347 Lakeland, FL 33802-3347 863-682-6149 www.historiclakeland.org
325 S. Scenic Hwy. Lake Wales, FL 33853 863-678-4209 www.cityoflakewales.com
Lake Wales Arts Council
Imperial Symphony Orchestra
P.O. Box 2623 Lakeland, FL 33806 863-688-3743 www.imperialsymphony.org
P.O. Box 608 Lake Wales, FL 33859 863-676-8426 www.lakewalesartscouncil.org
Lake Wales Little Theatre
Lakeland Art Guild
P.O. Box 353 Lakeland, FL 33802 863-646-8264 www.lakelandartguild.org
411 N. Third St. P.O. Box 3428 Lake Wales, FL 33859-3428 863-676-1266 lwlt.org
McLaughlin Middle Academy
Lakeland Choral Society
P.O. Box 3157 Lakeland, FL 33802 lakelandchoralsociety@gmail.com www.lakelandchoralsociety.org
800 S. 4th St. Lake Wales, FL 33853 863-678-4233 madalyn.hilliard@polk-fl.net
8 - WINTER HAVEN
All Saints Academy
5001 SR 540 West Winter Haven, FL 33880 863.293.5980 www.allsaintsacademy.com
Lakeland Community Theatre
Lake Mirror Theatre 121 S. Lake Ave.. Lakeland, FL 33806 863-603-7529 www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com
Lakeland Concert Band
P.O. Box 24238 Lakeland, FL 33802 863-660-8428 www.lakelandconcertband.com
Arts Ensemble Education Foundation & Healing Arts Center
Lois Cowles Harrison Center For The Visual & Performing Arts
1000 American Superior Blvd . Winter Haven, FL 33880 863-293-2700 www.artsensemblehealingarts.com
750 Hollingsworth Rd. Lakeland, FL 33801 863-499-2855 www.harrisonarts.com
Polk State College
999 Avenue H, NE Winter Haven, FL 33881 Cultural Events: 863-297-1050 www.polk.edu
Platform ART
P.O. Box 1034. Lakeland, FL 33802-1034 863-838-2262 www.platformart.org
Ridge Art Association
210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., SW. Winter Haven, FL 33880 863-291-5661 www.ridgeart.org
Polk Museum Of Art
800 East Palmetto Street Lakeland, FL 33801 863-688-7743 www.PolkMuseumofArt.org
The Ritz Theatre - Ritz on Central
263 W. Central Ave. Winter Haven, FL 33880 863-295-9900 www.ritzoncentral.com
Polk Theatre
139 S. Florida Avenue Lakeland, FL 33801 863-682-7553 www.polktheatre.org
Symphony Guild of Winter Haven

P.O. Box 7721 Winter Haven, FL 33883 863-293-5214 Fax: 863-293-4962
Ridge Woodcarvers Club
821 Lakeside Drive, MacArthur Center. Lakeland, FL 33803 www.ridgewoodcarversclub.org
Theatre Winter Haven
210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., SW. Winter Haven, FL 33880 863-294-7469 www.theatrewinterhaven.com
Rochelle School of the Arts
1501 N. Martin L. King Ave. Lakeland, FL 33805 http://schools.polk-fl.net/rochellearts/
Southeastern University
1000 Longfellow Blvd. Lakeland, FL 33801-6034 863-667-5000 www.seuniversity.edu
The Lakeland Center
701 W. Lime Street Lakeland, FL 33815 863-834-8111 www.thelakelandcenter.com
The Tuesday Music Club
P.O. Box 2524 Lakeland, FL 33803 www.musicclublakeland.org
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Individual & Corporate Membership Benefits

Title $10,000
Amenities listed at the levels below, plus Named as presenting title sponsor of one of PAAs annual events including listing/logo recognition on PAA website, printed materials, advertising, promotional items and event signage. Listing as an event title sponsor on the membership and event page in Art-i-facts Magazine and on the website. One full page ad in four consecutive issues of Artifacts magazine (premium position). Introduction at PAA events and special recognition at your named sponsored event. Opportunity to have a display/exhibit at your named event.
Polk Arts Alliance
Joi n Th e Arts
The designated Local Arts Agency for Polk County
The mission of the Polk Arts Alliance is to cultivate an environment in which all the arts flourish through Advocacy, Collaboration, Education, Economic Development and Marketing. If you enjoy the Cultural Arts and believe the arts are important to our quality of life, please consider becoming an individual member or corporate partner. Polk Arts Alliance and our cultural arts community need your support.
Polk Arts Alliance Membership Investment Categories

Individual/Corporate_Levels:
q_Title_ q_Diamond_ q_Platinum_ q_Gold_ q_Silver_ q_Bronze_ q_Friends_of_Polk_Arts_ q_Individual_ q_Senior_(age_60+)_ $10,000_ $5,000 $2,500 $1,000 $500 $250 $100 $35 $30
Diamond $5,000
Amenities listed at the levels below, plus One full page ad in four consecutive issues of Artifacts magazine (premium position). Recognition on website, in printed materials, media advertising, signage at events, promotional items and introduction at PAA events.
Non-Profit_Arts_Organization Membership_Dues:
(Based on Budget Size) q_Under_$50,000_ q_$50,000-$99,999_ q_$100,000-$199,999_ q_$200,000-$499,999_ q_Over_$500,000_ $50 $75 $100 $150 $200
Platinum $2,500
Amenities listed at the levels below, plus Listing on signage at PAAs annual events. Logo linked to your website on PAA website. One full page ad in one issue of Art-i-facts Magazine.
MEMBERSHIP FORM
Gold $1000
Amenities listed at the levels below, plus Listing linked to your website on the PAA website. One half page ad in one issue of Art-i-facts Magazine.
q_Yes!
I_would_like_to_support_the_Polk_Arts_Alliance!
Name:__________________________________________________________________ Address:________________________________________________________________ City:_ __________________________________________________________________ State:_ _____________________ Zip:_ ________________________________________ Phone:__________________________________________________________________ Email:__________________________________________________________________ To join, simply send this completed form indicating your membership level along with a check made payable to:
Silver - $500
Amenities listed at the levels below, plus Featured annually in a special recognition page in Art-i-facts Magazine and a post on the PAA website (www.polkarts.org). Listing in quarterly Artifacts magazine.
Bronze - $250
Amenities listed at the levels below, plus Invitation to Cultural Arts Recognition Program (CARP) awards reception. Member advertising rate (half off the nonmember rate) in quarterly Artifacts magazine.
Friends of Polk Arts - $100
Polk Arts Alliance, Inc. P.O. Box 727 Bartow, FL 33831-0727

Polk Arts Alliance (PAA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. All memberships and donations enable PAA to promote the arts, cultural, historic and arts education opportunities in Polk County, and are tax deductible in accordance with IRS tax code.
Amenities listed at basic level below, plus Member listing on www.polkarts.org.
Basic Membership Individual - $35 Seniors (age 60+) - $30
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The Cultural Arts Magazine for Polk County

VOLUME 16 / NUMBER 1 / HOLIDAY 2013

Paintings of the Space Age Polk Museum of Art Page 17

Winter Wonderland Imperial Symphony Orchestra Page 20

Find the perfect holiday gift at the Museum

Polk Museum of Art

November 14-16, Free Admission

800 East Palmetto Street Lakeland, FL 33801 863.688.7743 www.PolkMuseumofArt.org

Stephen Knapp, Done for the Night (Detail)

Volume 16 Number 1 Holiday 2014

Cirque Dreams: HOLIDAZE Page 8

Winter Wonderland Page 20

The Bellamy Brothers Page 30

Patriotic Concert Page 36

from the desk of the

Art Resource Council

The Drive Is On...

TO SUPPORT THE ARTS IN FLORIDA

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT! Invest in Polk Countys Cultural Arts!

Art-i-facts Fall 2013 www.polkarts.org

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message from the

New Member Spotlight

essford Studio continues to bring creativity to the public through the

Gary Gessford Artworks on Exhibit

Art-i-facts Fall 2013 www.polkarts.org

THE HOLIDAY HOME TOUR AT PINEWOOD ESTATE

PLAN YOUR VISIT AT

Art of the Season

Junie B. Jones: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells:

Christmas Concert: Friday and Saturday, December

Christmas at the Ramon: Saturday, December 7 at

Michael Londras Celtic Yuletide: Tuesday, December

The Bellamy Brothers: A Tropical Christmas.

Art-i-facts Fall 2013 www.polkarts.org

Art-i-facts A Publication of the Polk Arts Alliance

Art-i-facts Fall 2013 www.polkarts.org

Cirque Dreams HOLIDAZE

Experience the WONDER of the Holidays!

Clint Black Unplugged

Saturday, November 23rd at 7:30pm

WEST SIDE STORY

Monday, December 23rd at 7:30pm

Arts and Cultural

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