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Category: A & E
October is Arts and Humanities Month; Celebrate Locally
Polk County organizations offer many ways to experience and participate in arts and cultural activities.
Protests Fail to Halt Drag Show Brunch
An out-of-town protester complied after police asked him to quit using a megaphone. There was no violence or arrests.
Polk Theatre Temporarily Closed Due to Damage From A Broken Pipe
Managers should know by early next week how extensive the damage is.
Mayfaire-By-The-Lake Art Festival Winners Announced
Nathan Miller, a Tampa native now living in Georgia, won Best of Show and $5,000.
Lakeland’s Mayfaire-by-the-Lake is celebrating its 51st year
Everything you need to know if you’re going to the Mayfaire-by-the-Lake arts festival at Lake Morton this weekend.
City Prepares For First MayFaire by-the-Lake Without Founder Joe Mitchell
Mitchell, a longtime art educator, passed away last month at the age of 91. He organized the first MayFaire-by-the-Lake in 1971.
2nd Annual Lakeland Book Crawl Starts Today
A different independent bookstore will be featured each day through Saturday, with deals and giveaways to celebrate small business and literacy.
City Seeks Paintings and Mixed Media Works for Next ‘Arts & Rec!’ Exhibition
Deadline is Sunday for artists to submit pieces for consideration; selected artwork will be on display at rec centers for three months.
For the First Time, Public Can Submit Nominations for Arts Hall of Fame
The Polk Arts & Cultural Alliance is making changes this year to broaden its reach, induct more nominees, and host its first gala.