The inaugural festival hosted by Notta Gallery on Friday, April 17, marks the opening of “Caballo de Fuego,” honoring a lifetime of artwork by Cuban artist Gonzalo Borges.
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See It Before It Leaves: Imaginations: The Adventures of ‘boxboy Jr.’ and the Art of Alex Lanier
Take a whimsical journey through the imagination of boxboy Jr. at The AGB before the exhibit closes on Sunday, April 19.
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Kennedy Davenport, Young Artist Winner, Joins the LSO This Saturday, March 7
Davenport, a senior at Harrison School for the Arts, is the recipient of a $3,000 scholarship in honor of Beth Mason.
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Last Friday’s Downtown Blackout Disrupts Lakeland Community Theatre Performance
A blackout that affected most of downtown Lakeland paused the production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” on Friday, Feb. 20
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Photos: Lakeland’s 2026 Black History Festival
Residents came together to celebrate Lakeland’s Black community and its pioneers at Jackson Park and the Coleman-Bush Building.
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Lakeland Teen Cendall Williams Wins National YoungArts Award in Theater
It was a typical afternoon in a Lakeland classroom … until a text from her mom changed everything.
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Museum’s Nationwide Search Ends at Home: Daryl Ward Named Director of The AGB
After eight months as interim leader, the Polk County native will permanently head the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art.
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Jason Thomas Aylward Appointed Interim Lead of the Lakeland Symphony Orchestra
Aylward will serve as interim music director following Mark Thielen, who departed in 2025 after more than 40 seasons with the organization.
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Annual Snowbird Extravaganza Canceled in 2026
For over two decades, the expo at the RP Funding Center provided thousands of visitors with free entertainment, information and giveaways.
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Santa and His Reindeer Were Delayed This Year, and Lakelanders Had Questions
The light display on top of the Lakeland Electric building wasn’t installed until Dec. 17 due to necessary roof repairs.