Eclectic is the keyword in local music this weekend. Some of the more interesting offerings include the classical/jazz guitar of Roland Dyens at Harrison Arts Center tonight, the gospel of Fred Hammond & Donnie McClurkin at The Lakeland Center Friday, and a local album release event at KRaP Art on Saturday. Many listings after the […]
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Read It in the Morning Paper
Today is a day for arts and entertainment previews: Lake Mirror Auto Classic Festival | Zombiefest | Rick Springfield | For King & Country | Roland Dyens. Also, throw in a review of a new bagel restaurant at Old 37 and Shepherd Road and a gallery of last week’s DLP soiree. Source: The Ledger / […]
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Musicians and Venues: Send Us Your Dates
Musicians and venues: Lkldnow.com is building Lakeland’s most complete list of live music events to help readers figure out their local entertainment options. Please help us help you get people to your shows by making sure we get your information for our events calendar and the weekend preview we post every Thursday.
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Live Music in Lakeland This Weekend
Different strokes for different folks: Lakeland’s musical moods this weekend include whimsical at Friday’s Ukulele Orchestra of United Kingdom at Polk Theatre, nostalgic Friday at the Janis Joplin/Jimi Hendrix tribute at The Lakeland Center’s Classic Albums Live series, and hard rocking Saturday at the Mad Hatter Horror Fest in Munn Park. More music after the […]
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Gallery Owner: Thanks for the Support, Lakeland
Kimberly Wyant wants Lakeland to know she is grateful for the outpouring of support she felt after people learned last week that she’ll have to vacate the gallery/art creation/performance space she opened earlier this year.
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Live Music in Lakeland This Weekend
Live music is taking on a mellow tone this weekend, with a variety of acoustic acts at the Maddox Ranch for a Mind, Body and Soul Festival, the start of the Midday Meditations series at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Friday and a “Cello-bration” at Harrison School of the Arts Saturday. More music listings after the […]
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New Lakeland Center Director Wants to Get Involved in Adopted Community
Source: The Ledger
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QA: Fred Koehler Talks About His New Book and Hidden Gems
In Lakeland, many people know Fred Koehler as an artist and the founder of The Fred Group, a branding studio. But nationally, he has a growing reputation as an author and illustrator of whimsical picture books. On the eve of his latest book’s publication, Fred sat down with lkldnow and discussed his craft, how he hides […]
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Bealls Recognizes Lakeland Woman as ‘Next Florida Artist’
“My work is what I call tropical industrial. It’s sexy. It’s nostalgic. It’s gritty. It’s got nuts and bolts and the rust and the peeling paint.” That’s Lakeland resident Alison LaMons’ own description of her vibrant watercolors, and it was part of a video she submitted with her winning entry in The Next Bealls Florida Artist […]