The tragic fire last week at the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris drew attention to its Gothic structure, the architectural art of the Middle Ages. But another artistic achievement of that same period sits in a current exhibition at the Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College. More
As Dan Signor sipped on a latte and talked about his plans to open a hip new music venue in Dixieland, it was easy to get caught up in his enthusiasm.
The rock ‘n roll musician has entertained in Florida for years, but now he’s setting up a permanent location in Lakeland called Union Hall at 1023 S. Florida Ave., formerly the site of Truly Nolan. More
It looks like a good weekend for musical comedy, a Swan Brewing birthday and good ol’ Southern Rock. Some of the music highlights:
Keep scrolling for our updated music calendar: More
“Fly Like a Girl,” the documentary that Lakeland resident Katie Wiatt and her team spent three years producing, is screening at film festivals, including St. Petersburg’s Suncreen Festival. It will be shown April 26 at 4:15 p.m. at AMC Sundial Theater | Learn more about the film
We’re continually impressed by the live music offered weekly by local musicians. Check our calendar below to see who’s playing and where to hear live music. More
North Carolina bluesman Jon Shain will be accompanied by bassist FJ Ventre at an Among Friends Music house concert Friday night. See more on this and other shows in our live music calendar below. More
Amid hints that increased funding for the arts may lie in the future, the Lakeland City Commission today unanimously approved a resolution increasing the number of organizations represented on the Mayor’s Council for the Arts. The resolution added three educational institutions – Harrison School for the Arts, Florida Southern College and Southeastern University – to the list of art and art-related organizations entitled to a seat on the council. More
Ten new sculptures have been placed on the Lemon Street Promenade between Florida and Massachusetts Avenues and will stay there the rest of the year. Now you can vote for your favorite in the Facebook post below. Each photo includes a description from the artist. Click on any photo to start. Learn more about the art on Lemon Street and the Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition.
As its three-month Edgar Degas exhibit closes, the Polk Museum of Art celebrates French culture today with La Francophonie, an afternoon filled with activities. Here’s the schedule: More
Touring musicians visiting Lakeland this weekend, include the music hall comedy antics of Dueces Wild Dueling Pianos at RP Funding Center tonight and the self-described Americana Doom Pop of Strangled Darlings at Swan Brewing on Saturday night. Keep scrolling for our live music calendar. More
