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COMPLIMENTARY VOLUME 12 / NUMBER 4 / FALL 2010

Platform Art Fantasy Of Flight Southeastern University


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WHAT HAPPENS
when you partner 19 very different artists
and tell them to make a piece of art

together?

VISUAL UNITY EyeThrough


See theAmerica
Lens of
Joshua Mann Pailet
October 2, 2010 - January 8, 2011
October 2, 2010 - January 8, 2011
Exhibition & Reception Sponsors:
Visual Unity 2 is Supported
in Part by a Grant from:
and Robert and Malena Puterbaugh

ANNUAL EXHIBITION FUND SPONSORS


Cowles Charitable Trust Dorothy Chao Jenkins Mark & Lynn Hollis Ron & Becky Johnson
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Contents Volume 12 Number 4
FALL 2010

Cultural Arts Council


Member Organizations:
NEW!
Arts & Education.............................................. Pages 4-5
Bartow Art Guild..................................................Page 8 Inside...
Bok Tower Gardens............................................. Page 18
Arts on the Park Calendar of Events......................................... Pages 20-22
The Bach Festival of Central Florida Citrus Lakes Chorus............................................. Page 12
NEW!
Cultural Arts Council Directory & Map....................... Page 15
Bartow Art Guild Explorations V Children’s Museum........................... Page 30
Bok Tower Gardens Fantasy of Flight................................................ Page 23
Davenport School of the Arts Florida Dance Theatre......................................... Page 11
Frostproof Art League............................................Page 9
Explorations V Children’s Museum Haines City Community Theatre.............................. Page 37
The Florida Air Museum at Sun ’n Fun Historic Lakeland............................................... Page 19
Florida Dance Theatre Imperial Symphony Orchestra............................ Pages 24-25
Lakeland Choral Society.........................................Page 6 Page 10
Florida Southern College Lakeland Community Theatre................................. Page 27
Frostproof Artist’s League & Gallery Lake Wales Arts Center........................................ Page 33
Haines City Community Theatre, Inc. Lake Wales Little Theatre..................................... Page 12
Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center...................... Page 34
Historical Lake Wales Society Lake Wales Pioneer Days....................................... Page 35
Historical Society of Fort Meade PAA Executive Director’s Message..............................Page 6
Imperial Symphony Orchestra PAA President’s Message.........................................Page 2
Platform Art..................................................... Page 10
Lakeland Art Guild Polk Arts Alliance................................................ Page 14
Lakeland Choral Society Polk County Hall of Fame...................................... Page 32
Lakeland Community Theatre Polk County Historical Museum............................... Page 28
Polk County Tax Collector - Kids Tag Art..................... Page 31
Lake Wales Arts Center Polk Museum of Art............................................. Page 29 Page 13
Lake Wales Little Theatre Polk State College.............................................. Page 13
Lois Cowles Harrison Center Polk Theatre..................................................... Page 16
For The Visual & Performing Arts Ridge Art Association........................................... Page 26
Southeastern University................................... Pages 38-39
Platform ART Theatre Winter Haven............................................Page 7
Polk County Historical Museum
Polk Museum of Art
Polk State College
A Publication of the Polk Arts Alliance
Polk Theatre
Ridge Art Association
Ridge Music Teachers Association
Page 23
Ridge Woodcarvers Club
Rochelle School of the Arts
Southeastern University
Symphony Guild of Winter Haven
Theatre Winter Haven
The Lakeland Center
The Tuesday Music Club
Warner Southern College

For information on the Cultural Arts


Council call the *Council President: Page 28
863-834-8111; #5.
(*Mike LaPan - The Lakeland Center)

Front Cover: From the exhibition


Eye See America: Through the Lens of
Joshua Mann Pailet on display at the
Polk Museum of Art October 2-January
Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of
8, 2011. Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, The Central Florida Visitors Bureau
See Page 29 and Inside Front Cover. and the National Endowment for the Arts

Back Cover: Page 35


Photograph by David Woods, Professor of
Photography at Polk State College.
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from the desk of the
President
Fall is here and there is so much to look forward to. The cultural arts organizations are in full
Board of Directors swing. Legoland is coming; Fantasy of Flight celebrates its 15th Anniversary; Annie Libowitz
is coming to the Polk Museum; Polk State College is expanding its Theatre program with
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE adjunct Professor Ilene Fins; PSC Art Professor, Vilas Tonape has a one man show at the
Cindy Hartley Ross
Melvin Gallery at Florida Southern College; the new Davenport School of the Arts will open;
CINDY HARTLEY ROSS Florida Southern College makes the 2011 edition of Princeton Review’s “Most Beautiful Campus”
President
list; the Polk County Sesquicentennial Anniversary begins celebrating 150 years in Polk County with celebrations
MANDY SANDERS at the Historic Museum in Bartow (have you seen the great vintage sheet music exhibit at the Historic Museum?);
Treasurer The Lakeland Center and Theatre Winter Haven’s spectacular season line up; Polk County’s only professional
CYNTHIA HAFFEY Dance Company, Florida Dance Theatre travels to NYC to perform for the Association of Arts Presenters; and the
Secretary cutting edge Platform Art begins their season in October!
MIKE LaPAN
CAB President I am amazed when asked the question “Polk County, what is going on there?” These events are just a sample of
JANE PATTON what is going on for the fall season (see our calendar listing). We ARE the Heart of the Arts! Now we just need to
Member-at-Large & let the rest of the world in on what I believe is the best kept secret in Florida! Polk Arts Alliance is working diligent-
Immediate Past-President ly at promoting the arts and culture organizations of Polk County. We will be launching a new web site, enhancing
our member benefits and looking forward to engaging the arts community in the celebration of the arts. Times are
DIRECTORS tough financially for the arts and all the more reason we need to come together with a united voice supporting and
MARTHA ROE BURKE promoting our fabulous arts community. Be an ambassador of the arts, join Polk Arts Alliance, become a member
ROBERT CLANCEY of your favorite arts and cultural organization because the arts makes a difference in our quality of life!
DAN CLARK
LISA KAISER HICKEY Retirement welcome Dr. Gail McKenzie as she moves on to write the next chapter of her life. Dr. McKenzie has
NANCY HALE HOYT contributed much to our Public Schools and been a sincere advocate for the arts in education. Her dedication and
LEN JORDAN passion for the arts will be greatly missed and I wish her the best in her retirement.
TRISH PFEIFFER
CINDY RODRIGUEZ Cindy Hartley Ross
SUZETTE WELLING

EX OFFICIO
BOB ENGLISH
County Commissioner
DR. GAIL McKINZIE
Superintendent,
School Board of Polk County

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MERI MASS

Art Resource Council


SUE BENTLEY
Chair
REBECCA BRANDON
ANDY HERNANDEZ
DR. EILEEN HOLDEN
DR. ANNE KERR
BRIAN KIER
DOUG SMALL
EDIE YATES Vilas Tonape
NIV BEN YEHUDA In Search of Identity
1996
Oil
54 x 48 inches

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Arts In Education

Polk State College Art Professor and Renowned Artist


Vilas Tonape To Be Featured At The FSC Melvin Gallery
Originally from Bombay, India, Vilas has been teaching at PSC for three years. Prior to coming to Florida he taught at Savan-
nah College of Art and Design in Georgia. As a visiting artist, he also taught at Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota.
He has a BFA from Sir J.J. School of Art, University of Bombay, India and earned his MFA from Texas Christian University in
Fort Worth, Texas. He will be featured as a one-person (invitational) exhibition at Florida Southern College, Melvin Art Gal-
lery in October 2010. The exhibit reception is on October 1st.

For more of his art visit www.vilastonape.com

Coming to A Theatre Near You.....


Southeastern University launches the first “Feature Film Class” in the country guided by film professor, David DeBorde. Not only is this the first of its kind, but the
film class will be shooting a feature film here and working in collaboration with Full Sail University. The feature film is one of two that Professor DeBorde will be
shooting in Polk County. DeBorde is an award-winning screen writer and film festival organizer, as well as a full time professor at Southeastern. Another example of
our film industry credits and educational opportunities that Polk County has to offer!

Frank Howes Received ACE of Hearts Award


Frank R. Howes – The Polk County School District’s former senior director of fine arts, received the 2010 Florida Alliance for Arts Education/Arts for a Complete
Education Ace of Hearts Award. The award is given annually to a distinguished leader contributing to arts education in Florida and was presented to him at the
FAAE Summit: 67 Pathways to Success held at the Harrison School for the Arts in June. Howes retired from the school district on June 30.
Mr. Howes’ varied professional background includes positions as band director, principal of the Harrison Arts Center,
director of magnet, choice and charter schools and currently Senior Director of Fine Arts for Polk County Schools. Mr. Howes
completed his undergraduate work in music education at the University of Florida and received his master’s degree in
educational leadership from the University of South Florida. He began his teaching career at Southwest Junior High School
in Lakeland and his bands earned straight superior ratings in festival evaluation for 18 consecutive years. Additionally, the
Southwest band presented workshops and clinic concerts in various collegiate and clinic sessions including FMEA, MENC
Southern Division and the 39th Mid-West Orchestra and Band Convention in Chicago. Mr. Howes has directed the Florida All-
State middle school band, as well as band camps at Florida State University, the University of Florida and most recently at
Florida Southern College. Dr. Jo Jossim, Director of Bands at Florida Southern College, and Mr. Howes are the co-founders
of the Hollingsworth Winds Concert Band in Lakeland. He serves as an adjudicator, clinician and conductor for the FBA and
various all-county band activities.
Mr. Howes’ professional affiliations include MENC, FMEA, FBA, FMSA and Phi Beta Mu. He has received recognition
from the John Philip Sousa Foundation, earning the Sudler Cup; the National Band Association for the Citation of Excellence
award; and Phi Beta Mu as Outstanding Band Director. He was named Teacher of the Year four times at Southwest Junior High
and received the Alumni Achievement Award from the University of Florida in 1987. He has served the FBA as a district chair-
man, middle/junior high school representative and president. Mr. Howes is a past president of FMEA. He currently serves
on the executive board of the Hinckley Center for Fine Arts Education in Tallahassee. Mr. Howes is active in his community
working with various arts organizations and his church. His wife Anne is a retired music educator who taught at the Rochelle
School of the Arts. He has two sons, Patrick and Jordan.

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Arts In Education
Creative & Cutting Edge Education
Polk County School Students Receive Creative Recognition
at the 2010 18th Annual Video Awards Ceremony
Students in Polk County Schools received wide recognition for their creativity and ingenuity in this year’s
Polk County Video Awards Ceremony held in April 2010. David Yates initiated the ceremony 18 years ago to grant
students the opportunity to showcase their talents that range from behind-the-scenes production to front and
center news casting. The awards night also serves as the culmination of the hard work that students put in during
the year as partakers in the school board’s Instructional Television (ITV) department. According to Yates, students
participate in project-based learning throughout the year using industrial quality media software such as Apple’s
Finalcut Pro. He feels that the awards show, inspired by the actual Academy Awards, serves to motivate students
and build a sense of community among them.
Out of 3,000 participating students and 101 schools, students from Bruce Wagner Elementary School, South-
west Middle School, and Winter Haven High School received the most acclaim. All three schools won best in show.
They presented their works before a panel of judges from 30 different states, so as to make the competition fair.
The extravagance of the night helps to get the students excited about learning. “Kids scream like they won the
lottery when they hear their names called out, even just for nominations,” Yates said. Bri Langley, 14, executive
producer for Southwest Middle School’s production team expressed her delight at her school’s win. “My mouth
dropped. It was a great way to end an amazing evening,” she said. Also from Southwest, 13-year-old Rachel Wat-
son’s award for best female announcer proved that, with the help of a supportive school system, Polk students
have gained knowledge and experience in TV production at a young age. Watson herself felt surprised to win be-
cause she thought the award would go to an older student.

Polk County Schools Offer the Best in Digital Arts Living the Emerging
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) Initiative
Apple Inc. praised Yates and the county for integrating TV production into students’ curriculum at an early
age. Lindsey Brocklesby, 17, from Winter Haven High School remembered learning about the subject since she
was in elementary school. In fact, students begin their involvement in the program starting in the first grade.
Apple Inc.’s K-12 account executive Cindy Seletos explained that Polk County is involved with Apple’s largest
Instructional Television program. She stated that “David Yates is preparing these kids at a very early age with a
high-end program,” and that “nothing compares to what Polk County does on a district-wide basis. We don’t see
that anywhere else.” Representatives from Central Florida Technology Solutions, one of the ceremony’s biggest
sponsors, agree. They have stated on their sponsorship web-site that “Polk County schools host one of the best
film and television production programs in the nation.”
Apple gave iPods to several students who won awards for best announcer or student of the year; among the
winners were Rachel Watson from Southwest Middle School for best Female Announcer and Cody Mizelle from
Winter Haven High School for best Male Announcer. Additionally, Apple recognized the program (and those
schools involved in it) as one of the 40 most exemplary programs of the 2009-2010 school year. Apple’s Vice
President of Education said in a letter to the school district that “your program serves as an example for other
schools both locally and nationally.” The company’s recognition certainly gave Polk County a reason to celebrate
the district’s involvement in a program that is on the leading edge, nationwide.
by Lauren Anderson

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message from the
Executive Director
PAA is full STEAM ahead! As we enter into a
busy fall season with a calendar full of a great
variety of upcoming events, festivities, exhibi- Lakeland Choral Society, Dr. Larry Sledge, Con-
tions & entertainment, it is also the beginning ductor, begins singer auditions for the 2010-2011
of a new school year for our students. This season on August 22. Information and contacts
past June, Lakeland hosted the Annual Florida
Alliance for Arts Education Summit “67 Path- regarding audition dates and times are at the LCS
ways to Success” honoring Dr. Frank Howes website: lakelandchoralsociety.org The concert
as recipient of the ACE of Hearts award in season includes a choral/orchestral concert of
excellence to arts in education. Dr. Howes has light classical, Broadway, and American favor-
always been a great advocate and leader on
Meri Mass the importance of the arts and committed
ites, a co-appearance with the Moscow Ballet’s
to ensuring that our young people have the best possible opportunities presentation of Nutcracker Suite, and a major
to reap the proven benefits that arts bring to the educational experience. choral work in the spring. The 85-voice audi-
He has helped to make the Polk County School System one of best and tioned chorus welcomes singers from Polk County
most recognized in the country for its art education programs and the
future in education-STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and
and surrounding areas. The LCS has appeared at
Math). We learned at the summit what the importance of STEAM is to Carnegie Hall, in the cathedrals of Europe, and
our graduates as they enter the workforce and that impact which is criti- on a recent 2010 Ireland tour.
cal to our community’s future sustainability and growth.
We have many passionate teachers in the arts that have made the
Polk County School System one of most recognized in the country for its ******
successful art programs. Two examples: the recognition by the Kennedy
Center in 2009 (see the last issue) and our ITV (Instructional Television) Nov. 22, 2010, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian
programs, under David Yates, who is leading the way for the future in Church, Lakeland: Lakeland Choral Society,
education - STEAM. We have highlighted (in our new education section) Dr. Larry Sledge, Conductor. A Choral and Or-
some of these teachers, programs and accolades by major corporations
in digital arts and our emerging film industry that is sure to be a digital chestra Extravaganza! Brahms, Liebeslieder
arts model as it turns out state of the art graduates. Our Polk County Walzes, Broadway Magic, American Favorites.
School teachers are to be congratulated in these tough economic times. Adults/$15; Seniors/$10; Students/$5. For more
We are full STEAM ahead giving Polk County an opportunity to be an information: lakelandchoralsociety.org
asset in Florida and brand our region as a destination for art education.
The Polk Arts Alliance continues to be the marketing arm for our
Cultural Organizations (formerly known as CAB and is now the CACoun-
cil) and our great artist community by increasing awareness and op-
portunities. A few highlights of this effort are: creating a cultural arts FOR INFORMATION ON
map of Polk County that will be digital and supplied to our chambers for
marketing the arts, as well as on our web site and going viral; launching
a new web site polkarts.org; increasing our social media; expanding our
partnership out of the county and expanding our reach globally. Most
exciting is the development and inclusion of the Creative Industries Sec-
tor that will aid our CACouncil members to flourish. Our goal is to brand
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See What?

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I’m often asked by a patron about to take a New York trip: Million Dollar Quartet - On December 4, 1956, Elvis Presley,
“What shows would you recommend I see on Broadway?” I’m Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins gathered at Sun Records
ready to provide them a theatrical sundae when the disclaimer in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever.
follows: “But I only have time to see maybe one.”
Placed in the circumstance of knowing that taste is quite discrimi-
American Idiot - American Idiot follows the exhilarating journey of
a new generation of young Americans as they struggle to find meaning
nate, and that while I love chocolate, they probably adore vanilla in a post-9/11 world, borne along by Green Day’s electrifying score.
(butter pecan would probably be off-Broadway), I fall back on the
icon of taste when replying: “You probably would like a musical.” Come Fly Away - Fifteen of the world’s best dancers tell the story of
four couples falling in and out of love at a swinging nightclub on a sultry
But then we still have the ice cream dilemma. Exactly what flavor do summer night, set to a score of beloved Sinatra classics. It’s all dance to
they really want? And since I have now been deemed the source, the the first King of pop.
fountain of entertainment experience, the questioner pushes for a title.
All right, I’ll take the chance, hoping when they return there’s still a smile Rock of Ages - A rock musical set in Hollywood in the 1980s, when
and an open checkbook. it was all about big chords, big dreams and big hair! Journey on with
some Poison and Pat Benetar.
Now, Howard Johnson’s used to pride themselves on 27 different flavors
while Ben and Jerry top 50 (including newly coined Jamaican Me Crazy Jersey Boys - At $300 for premium seats this saga of The Four
and Cherry Garcia) but Broadway has fewer than 40 – theatres that is. Seasons still rocks. The group, not the restaurant.
They’re not all open and they’re not all musicals. So, if you are planning a
trip to the Big Apple, you could try a taste of one of the below. These are CHICAGO has run the longest, MEMPHIS is the newest. ROCK OF AGES is
the most popular flavors of the summer of 2010: the hippest, while AMERICAN IDIOT is the grungiest. Whereas MILLION
DOLLAR QUARTET is the coolest, PROMISES, PROMISES is the classic.
Wicked - The untold musical story of The Wizard of Oz’s Wicked Witch Plenty of flavors to touch the palette.
of the West and Glenda the Good before Dorothy dropped in. Its star is
now on TV’s GLEE. Or, you could go just to see the stars, like Kelsey Grammer in LA CAGE
or Harry Connick, Jr. in concert. Maybe Vanessa Redgrave and James
Memphis - Set in the turbulent South in the 1950s, Memphis is the Earl Jones in the revival of DRIVING MISS DAISY or Denzel Washington
story of Huey Calhoun, a white radio DJ whose love of good music tran- in FENCES. Revel in LOMBARDI, the saga of the Brooklyn-to-Green Bay
scends race lines and airwaves. legend. No stars, but then, no one sings in that. You could even catch the
story of a star in UNCHAIN MY HEART, the Ray Charles story, or sing along
Promises, Promises - This revival tells the story of Chuck Baxter, a with Mr. Valli and his Four Seasons as mentioned in JERSEY BOYS.
charming young employee at the Consolidated Life Insurance Company.
A hit in a previous decade, it features the songs, “SAY A LITTLE PRAYER Keep in mind it’s gonna cost you around hundred bucks a ticket, but half
FOR ME “ and “I’LL NEVER FALL IN LOVE AGAIN.” price day-of-show tickets are available from TKTS in Times Square. There
are other ways to save on tickets at various websites. Those in the know
The Addams Family - Based on the bizarre and beloved charac- are those you might already know. Ask them.
ters created by Charles Addams, and a large TV hit, this original musical
finds the famously macabre Addams Family put to the test when outsid- But then you could forget the whole list and just see BILLY ELLIOT. It’s
ers come to dinner. both vanilla and chocolate – with a touch of Chunky Monkey.
Chicago - Chicago is a musical tale of “murder, greed, corruption, vio-
lence, exploitation, adultery and treachery – all those things we hold near Norm Small
and dear to our hearts.” A Tony award-winning musical and an Oscar-
winning movie.
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The Fall events for the Bartow Art Guild feature outstanding Plein Air Painting Event
programs, the Cornucopia Art Show, the Plein Air painting event, Artists from across the state will be painting on the streets of downtown
and a new event, the Christmas Pizzazz. Bartow on November the 5th and 6th and at Mary Holland Park on
November 4th. Artworks will be judged and awarded prize money. All
Meetings paintings will be for sale. The reception and silent auction of the paintings
September 20 - The first meeting of the Bartow Art Guild for the fall sea- will be held at 3:30 pm on November 7th on the 2nd floor of the Historic
son will feature Beverly Williams, art teacher at Union Academy Magnet Courthouse. A record 108 paintings were exhibited at last years show with
School. Her program is entitled “Going Green with the Recycling Queen.” a record number being sold. The judge for the show is Vilas Tonape, art
She will demonstrate ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle trash into beautiful professor at Polk State College.
works of art. There will be a new event during this year’s show. A Quick Draw Art
Competition will be held from 1-3 pm on Saturday November 6th in the
October 18 - The October meeting of the Bartow Art Guild will be a wa- area of historic Church Street. There will be a judging and prize awards
tercolor portrait demonstration by PSC art professor Vilas Tonape. for this fun event. Artists must register for the competition. Paintings will
November 15 - Chris Chilton will present a program on photographing be sold directly to the public at the Main Street Bartow Information booth
and marketing art works. from 3-5 pm. If the artworks are unsold, artists may continue to work on
Meetings are held in the Adult Lounge at the Bartow Civic Center. There their paintings and enter them in the Exhibit Sale and Show on Sunday
will be a social time with refreshments at 7:00 pm followed by a short afternoon November 7th.
business meeting at 7:30 and the programs will follow. Meetings are open After the judging and silent auction, art works will be exhibited and for
to all who wish to attend. sale in the changing exhibit room of the Historic Courthouse Museum until
December 11th. Other works may also be for sale at Carolyn’s Art Gallery
until December 8th.
Cornucopia Art Show Another new event leading up to this year’s Plein Air are special
The Annual Cornucopia Art Show held at the Bartow Public Library will workshops by Joseph Melancon from Sarasota and Toni Treverton of
be open from October 11 through November 29. The show is open to Lakeland. The workshops are being offered as preparation for Plein Air
members of the Bartow Art Guild with prize money awarded to the win- painting techniques and the challenges of painting outdoors. The deadline
ners and the paintings will be for sale.. The judging will be followed by a for registering is September 1st.
critique of the winning art works on Saturday October 9 from 12 to 1 pm Joseph Melancon, an accomplished Plein Air artist, will hold his work-
on the second floor of the library. There will be a reception for the artists shop on Saturday and Sunday September 18th and 19th from 9 am to 4 pm.
and public on Sunday afternoon November 7 from 3-5 pm following the Students will meet at the Good Measure Coffee and Café at 8:30 am. For
Bartow Band Concert. For further information contact Chairperson Pat information or to register call him at 941-924-9889 or email melanconart@
Heyer at 324-1366. comcast.net. The cost is $125 for the two days. You may also check out his
website at www.JosephMelancon.com.
Toni Treverton will help you to prepare for Plein Air painting tech-
Art Classes niques in your choice of media with a workshop on the courthouse lawn
at the Bartow Art Guild - 1240 E. Main St., Bartow on Saturday, October 16th. The workshop will run from 9 am to 3 pm.
Students will first meet at the Good Measure Coffee and Café at 8:30 am.
Monday Mornings To register call Toni at 863-646-1535 or send an email to
10 am-noon - Serendipity. Get together for all artists in
tonitreverton@hotmail.com. The cost is $60.
any medium to paint, chat and discuss art.
For general information and/or an entry contact
Tuesday Afternoon Toni Treverton at 863-646-1535 or contact
3 pm-6 pm. Kappy Williams holds art class for young children ages 7-14. Call www.Mainstreetbartow.com
Kappy at 533-2600 to register. Classes will start on Tuesday, September 7.
Tuesday Evening
6:30-8:30 pm. Beginning adult watercolor class. Christmas Pizzazz
Call Kappy Williams to register and for a supply list at 533-2600. On Saturday, November 20th from 10 am to 3 pm
Thursday Morning there will be a special event for members and
9:30 am-12 noon. Watercolor lessons with Martha Post. non-members called the Christmas Pizzazz.
Advanced beginners learn to further develop their skills and appreciation It will be held at the Bartow Art Guild building,
of watercolor painting. Classes will begin on Thursday, September 2. 1240 E. Main St. Tables may be set up for selling
Call Martha at 533-2884 for information. of crafts. Art supplies are also requested to be donated. It is free for
members but a small fee will be asked of non-members. Cindy Pozenel
Thursday Afternoon
3:00-6:00 pm. Kappy Williams teaches children’s art for age 7-14. is in charge and may be contacted at Jpoz1@gmail.com
First class will begin on September 2. Call Kappy at 533-2600 to register.

www.bartowartguild.com
Submitted and written by:
Martha Post 533-2884

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Artifacts Travels!
PAA Board member and director
of the Kids Tag Art Martha Row
Burke took Artifacts to Italy
this summer. Keep on the
watch for more Artifacts
Frostproof
AR T LEAGUE
travels!
- - : - -
August is a quiet month here in
sleepy Frostproof. We are gearing
up for the opening of school and
the return of the Snowbirds.
September begins our Fall sched-
ule of classes. Pat Bowen will
continue to teach acrylics and
oils every Monday morning and
evening. Cost is only $10.00 per
session for members or $12.00 for
non-members. Martha Neher will
be teaching a kids drawing class
after school. The day has yet to be
announced. Thursday after school
is an Art Class for kids taught by
Gayle Reeder and Martha Neher.
They teach all kinds of hands-on art
projects. Both children’s classes are

Florida Fiduciary free of charge to Frostproof area


students or children/grandchildren
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT of Frostproof Art Club Members.
Our Gallery Director, Marilyn Fuller
Dan Clark is planning a new Fall exhibit open-
Investment Advisor
ing in September featuring Decora-
116 S. Tennessee Ave., Suite 110 tive Art and Crafts by our members.
Lakeland, FL 33801
Frostproof Photography Club will
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continue to meet twice a month at
863.688.0900
888.483.9641 the Gallery. Please call for dates
863.688.0373 Fax and times of the meetings. Mike
Thornton is President of the group.
November includes our annual
IMAGINE! Open House featuring musician
EXPLORE!
CREATE! and storyteller Fred Moore. The Art
DISCOVER! League opens at 6:00 pm and show
Experience a hands-on, fun-filled adventure begins at 6:30. Refreshments are
in learning on three floors of included.
kid-powered exhibits and programs!
For more information, contact the
September 27, 2010 MEGA Monday for Moms & Dads Frostproof Art League at 863 635
October 29, 2010 BOO! Bash 7271 or visit them at 12 East Wall
St., next to Citizen’s Bank & Trust in
November 20, 2010 Pilgrim Day downtown Frostproof.
109 North Kentucky Avenue • Lakeland, FL 33801-5044
(863) 687-3869 • http://www.explorationsv.com

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P.O. Box 1034 • Lakeland, Florida 33802

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED!


Since the fall of 2003, Platform Art has been cultivating an appreciation of
art in its many forms by showcasing regional and emerging talent in the
fields of visual arts, film, fashion, sound and performance that expands
audiences for cultural organizations in Polk County and beyond. The
events are created through collaboration with artists, cultural organiza-
tions, local government agencies and businesses.
Platform Art produces two unique cultural events each year called art parties. Each art party is held in a different location.
Art parties have been held in warehouses, empty office buildings, the local airport, a baseball stadium, a community col-
lege, local historic museum and at church facilities. These diverse locations allow Platform Art to reach out to all segments
of the community.
Platform Art is a taste of all the arts in one evening, a great value for a modest charge. Each themed event is dynamic and
edgy, and appeals to a broad spectrum from young adults through senior citizens.

UPCOMING EVENT S
PECHA KUCHA NIGHT LAKELAND PLATFORM ART PARTY #16: Mind, Body, Spirit
Friday, September 3, 2010 Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 7-11pm
Doors open: 7:20pm St. Joseph’s Academy
Presentations: 8:20pm 310 McDonald St, Lakeland
Wakeman’s Park View $15 in advance, online at platformart.org • $20 day of event and at the door
(Next door to Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grill)
119 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland See exhibition by 30 visual artists, short films and fashion, a mix of musical perfor-
$5 entry at the door mances, including the band 48 States Away and R&B/Pop singer George Lott and
more. Dramatic arts are represented through HIS Company, an ecumenical acting
Pecha Kucha is a social/networking event troupe sponsored by First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland, who will present excerpts
for creative, innovative and thought pro- from their upcoming living art show “All We Need Is Love,” in which famous works
voking individuals. Presenters show 20 of art come to life revealing various manifestations of love in imaginative contexts.
images for 20 seconds each on visually or Moxie La Femme presents a cabaret-style show. Wayne Mason, a poet and sound
artist from Lakeland, will present his working-class inspired poetry that has appeared
mentally stimulating subjects. The events
widely across the small press in print, online magazines and anthologies. A local group
are low cost, informal and accessible to will demonstrate Qigong, a system of “energy cultivation” used in Taoist and Buddhist
all. Entry fees only cover the cost of the traditions as part of their meditative practice. And, there will be many more surprises.
event. Any proceeds remaining after the There is a VIP preview party from 6-7pm for Annual Pass Holders (members), Platform
event will be donated to Platform Art. donors and sponsors. Learn more at www.platformart.org.

Keep watching our website for more Platform Art art-party events. For more information visit:
www.platformart.org
Photo Credit: Paul Gillespy

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a n c e T h e
Florida
a t r e
D “Jim” Open Auditions for
We Miss You! “The Nutcracker”
On July 4th, 2010 the Arts Com- Florida Dance Theatre celebrates the holidays
munity of Lakeland lost a very with its annual classic performances of “The
special man, Jim Doig. Nutcracker” which will be held at the Polk
Theatre on December 11th & 12th. Open auditions
His enthusiasm and passion
for the arts in our commu- will be held on September 11th, for dance roles
nity will be greatly missed. which include the party scene, soldiers, mice,
A memorial service was held sheep, and of course, Mother Ginger and her
children. The young dancers chosen will have
for him on Saturday July 17th
the unique opportunity to work closely with the
at Arts on the Park allow-
ing for family and friends to professional dancers of Florida Dance Theatre
share their favorite memories. and to see all of the hard work, discipline, and
dedication necessary for a successful production.
As an artist himself, Jim was a It is a wonderful and exciting learning experience
champion for the Arts. His vol- for them as well as a great chance to perform.
unteer service included serving as For some, this may be the only time they get to
an Eagle Scout Master for Boy Scouts perform for a live audience and to appreciate the
of America and serving on the boards feeling of a job well done.
of Arts in Medicine, Downtown Lakeland
Partnership, Arts on the Park, and Florida Dance Theatre.
AUDITIONS – Saturday, September 11th
James “Jim” Rowan Doig was born the son of Jim & Betty At the studios of Florida Dance Theatre
and brother of Liz on December 31st, 1946 in Glasgow, Scot- 305 W. Main (on the corner of
land. In 1954, the family immigrated to Canada and then to New York & W. Main in downtown Lakeland)
America in 1956. Jim grew up in Rochester, New York, where Ages 6 – 8 12:00-1:00
his son Peter was born in 1966. While serving in the United Ages 9 – 11 1:15-2:15
States Air Force, Jim was a controller and office manager. Ages 12 and up 2:30-3:30
He later owned his own real estate office. Jim moved to (Ladies: Please bring pointe shoes if applicable)
Lakeland in 1995 where he owned two businesses, most re-
Call 863-802-0399 for additional information
cently, J. Rowan Galleries, both in downtown Lakeland.
Jim leaves special memories of fall drives through the New
York countryside; sunset walks on the beach; The Beatles
and Dylan; coffee; Coca Cola; Snickers; M&M’s; Lay’s Chips;
Winstons; a love for the arts; a distaste of vegetables;
Upcoming
a quirky sense of humor and deep loyalty for the family,
friends and causes he held dear with his entire family and
Performance Schedule
friends from coast to coast. The professional dancers return on September
6th to prepare for another busy season of perfor-
mances, lecture demonstrations and outreach
The Academy of programming around the state. Their season
opens with “Grease” and they continue with
Florida Dance Theatre programs that include their annual Nutcracker
and Innovations Dance. Additional programs that
Fall classes at the Academy began on August 23rd. It’s not include live big band music, western themes, a
too late to sign up for a variety of classes for ages 2 through holiday symphony program and more will round
Adult and professional levels. The Academy offers classes in out the season.
pre ballet, ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, tap, & hip hop and Once again this year the company will be travel-
even a “Little Stars” class for 2- & 3-year-olds. The Academy ling to New York City in January to perform for
prides itself on having a professional staff that consists of APAP (Association of Arts Presenters). This confer-
teachers who have been or are presently professional danc- ence exposes FDT to a wide variety of arts pre-
ers. For more information give us a call at (863) 802-0399. senters from around the country and the world,
increasing their opportunities to tour outside of
the state. It is a great opportunity for them to
305 West Main • Lakeland, Florida 33815 show their innovative, diverse and stimulating
863-802-0399 • carol@floridadancetheatre.org programs that have pleased audiences for the
past 16 years.
www.floridadancetheatre.org

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Citrus Lakes Chorus
The Citrus Lakes Chorus is open for
auditions for Membership effective
immediately. We can use tenors and
baritones, but also leads and basses.
Don’t know which part you sing?
Capable directors will test you and help
you find the place you can sing best.
Can’t read music? Music proficiency is
taught all along the way in our rehearsals.
Our chorus is affiliated with SPEBSQSA
which is now known as the Barbershop
Harmony Society. Please find out more at
http://www.citruslakeschorus.com or call
President Alton Smith at 863 815-9783.

1413 Hammock Shade Drive • Lakeland, FL 33809-2315


Phone: 863 815-9783 • Fax: 863 815-9783
Email: draltoncsmith@earthlink.net

Lake Wales Little Theatre rices:


Ticket Pdult
$9 A en
r
Tom ’N Huck (Children’s Theatre) $6 Chdiludnder
18 an
Fri. & Sat., Sept. 17-18 at 7:30 pm • Sun., Sept. 19 at 2:00 pm

r
Fri. & Sat., Sept. 24-25 at 7:30 pm • Sun., Sept. 26 at 2:00 pm

Getting Sara Married


Fri. & Sat., Nov. 5-6 at 7:30 pm • Sun., Nov. 7 at 2:00 pm
Fri. & Sat., Nov. 12-13 at 7:30 pm • Sun., Nov. 14 at 2:00 pm
Fri. & Sat., Nov. 19-20 at 7:30 pm • Sun., Nov. 21 at 2:00 pm

All performances are presented in our wonderfully intimate theater located just three blocks north of the
Lake Wales Library at 411 N. 3rd Street. For further information about the Lake Wales Little Theatre, including the
information on our upcoming 2010/2011 season, visit our web site at LWLT.org. Ticket prices are $9.00 for adults and
$6.00 for children 18 and under. We offer reserved seating and tickets may be ordered by calling our Ticket Hotline
at 863-679-TKTS (8587). Tickets may also be purchased Monday through Friday starting June 14 at
Cliff’s True Value Hardware on the northeast corner of E. Park Ave. and N. 1st St., directly across the street
from the U.S. Post Office. For general information, call our Information Hotline at 863-676-1266.

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David Woods is a Photographer, David Woods: 15 Things About Me
a Teacher, a Student, a … David Woods has experienced a lot in his 53
David Woods is a photographer, a woodworker, a builder, a designer, a husband, a father, a years. Spend just a few minutes with him and
grandfather, a student and a teacher. He has photographed Michael Jackson, former President George you’ll hear one great tale after another. In fact
W. Bush, former Vice President Al Gore, elephants giving birth, high-speed roller coasters and vacant he has so many that he has put together a list
of “100 Things About Me.” Considering space
old buildings. His photographs have been published in various magazines, including Life magazine, limitations, we’ve boiled it down to 15:
on billboards and in brochures throughout the nation and in a children’s book he illustrated. And he’s
1. I married my soul mate 31 years ago
collected numerous awards in recognition of his work. [Bambi] and I still find her to be an
Polk State College’s photography professor equally loves photography and teaching. “I love what I’m doing. This is incredible woman I will always love.
one of those jobs where you can step back and see that you’ve changed people’s lives” he said. “I’m amazed how I impact 2. I find it amazing how much crap a
people’s lives and the wonderful ripples I have caused in the small pond we all share. I’m real pleased to see a lot of my woman will put up with in 31 years
students go on to be very successful.” of marriage and still love a man.
David has been teaching at Polk State College since 1989, when he worked as an adjunct. He has been teaching 3. We have 4 children, and I am proud of
photography fulltime at the college since 2001. This followed a career as a freelance photographer and as head of all of them. When we all get together,
photography at several tourist attractions. He traces his interest in photography to his sophomore year at Virginia it is always so much fun.
Commonwealth University, where he earned his BFA in commercial art with a minor in photography. 4. Hearing “grandpa” for the first time is a
double-edged sword!
He was majoring in filmmaking at VCU, an area he had a passion for, but a field that at the time wasn’t putting mon-
ey in his pocket. He was a newlywed and “there was an issue between doing film and eating,” he recalled. David decided 5. One of my best friends is a sculptor who
can hardly read or write but he has
that he wouldn’t be heading to Hollywood and settled on photography as his vocation. “I’d already fallen in love with still taught me more about my abilities and
photography” and he started doing freelance work, including photo assignments for Richmond Magazine and a weekly myself than my father ever did.
restaurant guide for Richmond. 6. My passion is building things. It’s pretty
In 1981, a couple of years after graduating from VCU, David was hired as Head Photographer at Kings Dominion, a incredible to be able to hold something
400-acre amusement park and water park near Richmond, VA. This began a 16-year connection with theme parks, which that you once saw only as a vision.
included Circus World, Cypress Gardens and Sea World. 7. I’m not fond of roller coasters, but I
As he recalls his theme park careers as Head Photographer, David stops mid-tale and says, “I have millions of love being strapped on the side of a
helicopter 500 feet up while taking
stories.” One of them involves photographing the birth of an Asian elephant in captivity. He is the first photographer to pictures.
record such a scene. But before he made history, there was a little elephant tale:
8. I can be in a Lowe’s or Home Depot
He was inside an elephant compound at Circus World. It had concrete poles embedded in the ground around the for hours just working on ideas.
perimeter of the birthing area. These concrete poles separated the pregnant elephant from the staff.
9. I’d like to win the lottery just so I
David explained that a captive mother responded differently than a pregnant pachyderm in the wild. “After delivery, could finish some of my projects.
if she saw her baby in her pen the mother elephant wouldn’t understand and would kill it.” So, someone was assigned to 10. I miss having a piano because I liked
scoop up the baby as soon as it was born. The mother elephant was chained in back and front and David was poised in the seeing how much joy it brought to my
birthing pen ready to catch the event on film. In the back of the pen there was a steel door that would serve as an emer- wife when she played it.
gency exit. 11. I built a movie theater in my house so
“The baby drops and all hell breaks loose!” David recalled. “The mother went totally rogue and pulled its chains out we wouldn’t have to listen to annoying
of the ground. A couple of guys got the baby.” In fear for their lives, David and another man ran for the steel door. I hit people talk while trying to watch a
movie. I have since found we have
the door and it was locked. I found out later that security had locked it from the outside.” With nowhere to flee, he turned more annoying people in our own home
to face a very annoyed pachyderm pursuing him. “I thought to myself, ‘This is going to hurt.’ Then a lady sprinted, and it theater, and I’m one of them!
distracted the elephant and that allowed me to run out.” 12. I was always thrilled by the work of
*** [artist] Robert Rauschenberg, and I
In 1989, David was working as Head Photographer at Cypress Gardens when Professor Jane Jaskevich told him her always hoped to meet him one day.
sister had cancer and asked him if he would teach her Photo 1 class to allow her to be with her sister in Atlanta. David admits He died last year. I never knew he
lived only a short drive from my home.
that he had mixed emotions when he first started teaching. “I was terrified when I first started, but I really enjoyed it,” he
said. David took over more of Jane Jaskevich’s classes as she spent more and more time in Atlanta tending to her sister. 13. I want to build a treehouse in a banyan
tree and live in it.
In 2001, he was offered a fulltime teaching position, and with it he was assigned to teach Photo 2 classes for the first
14. I own a cannon.
time. “I really wanted to teach the advanced classes, because you could see the results of what they learned in Photo 1.”
“I love teaching. I love it with a passion. I love starting with students when they look like deer in the headlights. After 15. My neighbors hate that I own a cannon.
three or four weeks you see the lights coming on for some of them, and by the middle of the semester they are all with you,”
he said.
David has decided to become a student himself in order to be a better teacher. He is pursuing a master’s degree in
digital photography at Savannah College of Art and Design. He expects to graduate at year’s end and hopes to have a gallery
showing this fall at SCAD of his class work. One area that he’s learning about at Savannah is High Dynamic Range Pho-
tography, which “mimics what the human eye sees,” he explained. To produce an HDR photograph, the photographer takes
numerous photos of the same scene using different shutter settings. The image is combined using software. The resulting
HDR photo has more detail in the shadows and more detail in the highlights than a standard photograph.
David has used this time-consuming digital photographic method when taking several photos of old, abandoned
buildings, such as an old farmhouse and the interior of the Grand Hotel in Lake Wales. “I have a passion for old build- 999 Avenue H, NE
ings. I’m not interested in taking photos of an old hotel that’s still operating,” he said. He’s interested in preserving history Winter Haven, FL 33881
before the building is razed. “I’m looking for historic buildings, old pieces of property to photograph,” David said. “If
863-297-1000 • www.polk.edu
anyone has one, I hope they’ll contact me and I’ll gladly come by.” And maybe he’ll share one of his million stories.

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The Drive Is On...
TO SUPPORT THE
ARTS IN FLORIDA
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.
www.polkartsalliance.org SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!
Invest in Polk County’s Cultural Arts!

Join MEMBERSHIP FORM


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We are the Chamber for the arts. City:_ _________________________________________________________________

The mission of the Polk Arts Alliance is to cultivate an State:_ ______________________ Zip:______________________________________
environment in which all the arts flourish. The PAA will
accomplish this through coordination, promotion, advocacy, Phone:_________________________________________________________________
education and economic development. If you enjoy arts and
cultural activities and believe that they are important to our Email:_________________________________________________________________
quality of life in Polk County, please consider joining us as
a patron of the arts. The Polk Arts Alliance and our cultural To join, simply send this completed form indicating your membership level
(check box at left) along with a check made payable to:
arts community need your support.
Polk Arts Alliance, Inc.
Polk Arts Alliance Membership Investment Categories P.O. Box 727
Bartow, FL 33831-0727
PAA Membership Levels: Non-Profit PAA THANK YOU FOR YOUR INVESTMENT IN THE ARTS!
q Diamond Patron $2,500 Membership Dues:
The Polk Arts Alliance is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. All memberships and
q Platinum Patron $1,000 (Based on Budget Size)
donations are tax deductible and enable the PAA to promote the cultural, historic
q Gold Patron $500 q Under $50,000 $35 and educational activities available in Polk County.
q Silver Patron $250
q $50,000-$99,999 $50
q Bronze Patron $125
q Family $60 q $100,000-$199,999 $100 INVEST IN THE CULTURAL ARTS!
q Individual $35 q $200,000-$499,999 $150
q Artist/Educator $30
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q Over $500,000 $200
q Senior/Student $20 www.polkartsalliance.org

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Cultural Arts Council Directory & Map
PAA Cultural Arts Member Organizations
1 - BARTOW 5 - HAINES CITY Imperial Symphony Orchestra Ridge Woodcarvers Club
P.O. Box 2623 • Lakeland, FL 33806 www.ridgewoodcarversclub.org
Bartow Art Guild Haines City Community Theatre, Inc. 863-688-3743 • www.imperialsymphony.org
P.O. Box 1644 • Bartow, FL 33831 801 Ledwith Ave. • P.O. Box 1452 Rochelle School of the Arts
863-534-1877 • www.bartowartguild.com Haines City, FL 33845 Lakeland Art Guild 1501 N. Martin L. King Ave. • Lakeland, FL 33805
863-421-1893 • www.hainescitytheatre.com P.O. Box 353 • Lakeland, FL 33802
Joe Tedder Tax Collector’s 863-646-8264 • www.lakelandartguild.org Southeastern University
Office/KIDS Tag Art 6 - LAKELAND The Lakeland Center
1000 Longfellow Blvd. • Lakeland, FL 33801-6034
863-667-5000 • www.seuniversity.edu
Bartow, FL 33830 • 863-899-8200 700 W. Lemon St. • Lakeland, FL 33801
Arts On The Park
Polk Arts Alliance 115 North Kentucky Ave. • Lakeland, FL 33801 863-834-8111 • www.thelakelandcenter.com The Tuesday Music Club
P.O. Box 2524 • Lakeland, FL 33803
1350 E. Main St., Ste. A2 863-680-2787 • www.artsontheparklakeland.org Lakeland Choral Society, Inc.
P.O. Box 727 • Bartow, FL 33831
863-804-0494 • 1-866-POLKART Bach Festival of Central Florida P.O. Box 3157 • Lakeland, FL 33802
863-682-3305 • www.lakelandchoralsociety.org
7 - LAKE WALES
P.O. Box 2764 • Lakeland, FL 33806
Director@PolkArtsAlliance.org Historical Lake Wales Society
863-299-2555 • 863-439-3055 Lakeland Community Theatre 325 S. Scenic Hwy. • Lake Wales, FL 33853
Polk County Historical Museum www.bachfestivalofcentralflorida.org Lake Mirror Theatre • 121 S. Lake Ave. 863-678-4209 • www.cityoflakewales.com
100 East Main Street • Bartow, FL 33830 P.O. Box 2603 • Lakeland, FL 33806
863-534-4385 • www.polkcountymuseum.org Explorations V Children’s Museum 863-603-7529 Bok Tower Gardens
109 N. Kentucky Ave. • Lakeland, FL 33801 www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com 1151 Tower Blvd. • Lake Wales, FL 33853
2 - DAVENPORT 863-687-3869 • www.explorationsv.com
863-676-1408 • www.boksanctuary.org
Lakeland Montessori
Davenport School of the Arts Florida Air Museum at Sun ’n Fun Middle School Lake Wales Art Center
8 W. Palmetto St. • Davenport, FL 33837 4175 Medulla Road • Lakeland, FL 33807
P.O. Box 3528 • Lakeland, FL 33802 1099 S.R. 60 E. • P.O. Box 608
863-421-3247 • www.davenportschoolofthearts.com 863-644-2431 • www.flairmuseum.org
863-398-9569 • www.lakelandmontessorimiddle.com Lake Wales, FL 33859
3 - FORT MEADE Florida Dance Theatre Lois Cowles Harrison Center 863-676-8426 • www.lakewalesartscenter.org
305 W. Main • P.O. Box 831 • Lakeland, FL 33802
Historical Society of Fort Meade 863-802-0399 • www.floridadancetheatre.org For The Visual & Performing Arts Lake Wales Little Theatre
750 Hollingsworth Rd. • Lakeland, FL 33801 411 N. Third St. • P.O. Box 3428
1 N. Tecumseh Ave. • P.O. Box 1021
Fort Meade, FL 33841 Florida Southern College 863-499-2855 Lake Wales, FL 33859-3428
111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr. • Lakeland, FL 33801 863-676-1266
Melvin Gallery (FSC)
4 - FROSTPROOF 863-680-4117 • www.flsouthern.edu 863-680-4743 Ridge Music Teachers Association
Frostproof Art League & Gallery 42 Hickory Hammock Rd. • Lake Wales, FL 33859
Platform ART 863-676-9791 • chrisnote2@aol.com
P.O. Box 654 • 12 E. Wall St. • Frostproof, FL 33843 863-838-2262 • www.platformart.org
863-635-7271 Warner Southern College
Polk Museum Of Art
800 East Palmetto Street • Lakeland, FL 33801 13895 Hwy. 27 • Lake Wales, FL 33859
863-688-7743 •www.PolkMuseumofArt.org 863-638-7225 • www.warner.edu

Polk Theatre 8 - WINTER HAVEN


139 S. Florida Avenue • Lakeland, FL 33801
863-682-7553 •www.polktheatre.org Polk State College
Cultural Events: 863-297-1050
www.polk.edu
Ridge Art Association
210 Cypress Gardens Blvd. • Winter Haven, FL 33880
27 863-291-5661 • www.ridgeart.org
Polk City 17 Providence
98 Symphony Guild of Winter Haven
Davenport 56 Fourth Street, NW • Winter Haven, FL 33881
2 Poinciana 863-293-5214
Kathleen Theatre Winter Haven
Gibsonia 5 Haines City 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd. • Winter Haven, FL 33880
Lake Alfred 863-294-7469 • www.theatrewinterhaven.com

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6 Lakeland Inwood Winter Haven
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Mulberry 7 Lake Wales welcome your input. If you are not “on
60 1 Bartow the map” or information is incorrect,
Fedhaven please contact Polk Arts Alliance
Crooked Nalcrest
Lake Park director@polkartsalliance.org
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POLK THEATRE
Are movie multiplexes dying? In the past few years, people are installing home theatre systems. They
two multiplexes in Lakeland have closed their doors, can even watch early film releases on their wide
which would lead one to ponder this question. Last screen TV, have food delivered and spend the eve-
year, Steve Waters wrote a blog for The Guardian ning in their pjs never leaving their homes. It sounds
in the United Kingdom regarding the preservation as if this is giving reason to not come to the Theatre,
of “the movie theatre,” in which he refers to the but to experience a movie at the Polk Theatre is a
multiplex as “soulless.” Perhaps soulless is taking great reason to get out of the house. We have great
things a bit too far, but they certainly do not have films, a romantic balcony, fantastic tickets and con-
the ambiance or splendor of the old movie palaces. cessions prices, plus style and grace. How can any
Some would say the differences between the two is home theatre system beat that?
the very reason there are theaters with an ‘er’ and Visit the Polk Theatre again and bring someone
theatres with an ‘re.’ who has never been. Give them the opportunity
What is it that makes the historic movie palace to fall in love with its magnificence and become a
so special? The obvious would be the intricate archi- frequent guest. They, in turn, will keep the Theatre
tecture or style of these theatres, which is incredible. going and hopefully bring someone who has never
Others might be: it’s the only place in many towns seen its magnificence before. The Polk promises to
to see first-run independent films, the ticket and con- continue offering the best in entertainment. This is
cession prices are very competitive and they may how the historic Polk Theatre will continue operat-
even serve wine and beer, such as the Polk Theatre. ing for generations to come.
The Polk’s Summer Classic film festival has This year, the historic Polk Theatre salutes its
been a great success. So much so, that the Polk will volunteers!! Without our volunteers we would not
continue to show classic films throughout the year exist. Next time you visit the Polk, say a special
on Sunday evenings at 6 PM. Theatres like the Polk thank you to our box office attendants, ticket takers,
have the luxury of running different genre films for ushers and concession workers. We need them and
our patrons, where the multiplex does not, which is want them to know how appreciated and valuable
another major difference between the two. they are to the Polk. If you are interested in becom-
We need to preserve these movies palaces so that ing a volunteer, we would be delighted to have you.
people can see a piece of history right in their com- Please call 863.682.7553 or visit us at
munity, while enjoying those first-run independent www.polktheatre.org. You won’t regret it
films, classic movies or foreign films. Nowadays, and you’ll have the time of your life!

Polk Theatre, Inc.


139 South Florida Avenue • Lakeland, FL 33801 • (863) 682-8227 • www.polktheatre.org

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The Art of Paintball for Health’s Sake…

Guests “Take Aim” at Breast Cancer


October 23-24 at Fantasy of Flight
A player at last year’s championship
makes a strategic move to gain more terri-
tory. Many spectators are surprised at the
ferocity of the game: “It’s as if the fight
for the cure is taking place right on the
field” says Kim Long.

Taking Aim at

Thousands of participants and spectators will gather from “What’s so wonderful about this event is that it ties in the action
around the world for the PSP 2010 International Paintball World of paintball with the desire for people to help a worthy cause,”
Cup championship at Fantasy of Flight in October. With over said Kim Long, General Manager of Fantasy of Flight. “And
5,000 competitors it is the largest event of its kind in the world when you think about it, what our guests create during the PSP
drawing crowds of enthusiasts from as far away as Russia, 2010 World Cup will be transformed with Tony’s help from just
the Ukraine and Ecuador to engage in and witness these fierce random pink splatters into works of art that will have enduring
competitions. value and meaning. In a way, this initiative mirrors the battle
against breast cancer; it’s an effort that brings out the determina-
And while competitors are tracking their opponents on the tion to take aim and win!”
playing fields, visitors can engage in some artful combat of their
own - the fight against breast cancer. Fantasy of Flight is joining The PSP 2010 International Paintball World Cup competition
forces with Off the Wall Adventures from Lakeland and paint- and tradeshow is open to the public and will be held at Fantasy
ball supplier Procaps Direct to create a high-velocity outdoor of Flight from Thursday, October 21 through Sunday, October
art studio. For a $10.00 charitable donation visitors can Take 24 from 8:00am to 6:00pm. The Take Aim at Breast Cancer
Aim at Breast Cancer by firing rounds of pink paintballs at blank shooting gallery will be open to the public on October 23-24
canvasses. Proceeds from the shooting gallery will be donated from 10am to 4pm. Spectator admission is free to most of the
to area chapters of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. playing fields and parking is free.
For more information, call 863.984.3500
Following the event Winter Haven artist Tony Trotti will be or visit www.fantasyofflight.com
transforming the paint splattered canvas into art objects that will
be donated to the Cassidy Cancer Center to be auctioned off at
the annual Winter Haven Hospital Foundation gala on Novem-
Take Aim at Breast Cancer
ber 4th at Nora Mayo Hall in Winter Haven.

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Discover 365
days of fun
in your own
backyard!

Upcoming Boktoberfest Plant Sale


October 16 from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunset & Symphony
November 6 at 6 p.m.

events at the Celebrate the start of the fall gardening


season with free admission and fun for
Bring your family for picnic and enjoy
our outdoor concert featuring the

Gardens!
the whole family. Education sessions, Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and
German food, beer and live music the Singing Tower carillon as the sun
throughout the day. sets atop Iron Mountain.

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HISTORIC LAKELAND, INC.
Historic Lakeland board member, Mike Denham, history professor at Florida Southern College, each year coor-
dinates the Florida Lecture Series, free lectures presented on the FSC campus. Opening the series on Septem-
ber 24 will be Douglas Brinkley, professor of history at Rice University and author of “Saving Wild Florida: From
John James Audubon to Barack Obama.” Carlton Ward, Jr., photographer, follows on October 14 with “Florida
Cowboys: Keepers of the Last Frontier.” On November 4 Dale Gyure, associate professor of architecture, Law-
rence Technological University, will present his newest book (to be published October, 2010)
“Frank Lloyd Wright and Florida Southern College.” Historic Lakeland will sponsor this event
which will take place in conjunction with Historic Lakeland’s Annual Meeting. Mr. Gyure
has written the first in-depth study of Mr. Wright’s only campus which has been referred to
as one of the most interesting and autobiographical designs ever produced by America’s
most renowned architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. In creating this remarkable ensemble of
buildings—the world’s largest single-site collection of Mr. Wright’s work—he drew upon his in-
terest in nature, his progressive education, and his passionate belief in democracy. Historic
Lakeland is honored to help introduce our Lakeland to this important new book. Dale Gyure

P.O. Box 3347 • Lakeland, FL 33802-3347 • 863-682-6149 • www.historiclakeland.org


Historic Lakeland, Inc. is a not-for-profit, nonaffiliated organization dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of
Lakeland, Florida’s unique history and character, and using the heritage to shape the community’s growth and development.

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Fall Calendar
NOW SHOWING Sept. 8-11: “Proof” by David Auburn. 7pm. $8
admission. Polk State College Theater. Fine Arts The-
Sept. 18: Live at the Gardens! Broadway &
Jazz. Dinner at 5:45pm; concert at 7:30pm. Fee to
Aug. 2010-May 2011: Student Field Trips at Bok
atre. Polk State College, Winter Haven. 863-297-1050. participate. Reservations recommended. Bok Tower
Tower Gardens. Nature Explorations Garden Hunt
Sept. 8-30: Kids Tag Art Exhibit. Polk County Tax Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org,
and Pinewood Estate Tour (Grades 3-8). $8 per stu-
Collector’s Office, Haines City Branch. 863-534-4722. 863-676-1408.
dent, chaperones $12 each. Nature Explorations Gar-
den Hunt - Self Guided (Grades 3-8). $3 per student, Sept. 9: Home School Workshops. 10am & 1pm. Sept. 19: Over 55 Show Band Concert. 2pm. $8
chaperones $7 each. Reservations required. Bok Tower Cultural Art Series & Science Series. Fee per class. admission. Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery. Polk State
Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org, Pre-registration required. Explorations V Children’s College, Winter Haven. 863-297-1050.
863-676-1408. Museum, Lakeland. 863-687-3869. Sept. 20: Art Guild Meeting. “Going Green With
Aug. 1-Sept. 30: Exhibit “Collecting Sept. 9-Oct. 15: “Revival!” Drawings, paintings The Recycling Queen.” Bartow Art Guild.
Vintage Sheet Music.” Polk County by Eleanor Dickinson of the American Revival www.bartowartguild.com.
Historical Museum, Bartow. 863-534-4386. FREE. experience. Michael Crews Gallery. Lake Wales Sept. 20-21: Haines City Community Theatre
Aug. 29-31: Auditions for the 2010-2011 Season. Arts Center. 676-8426. FREE. Auditions for “A Nice Family Gathering,” by Phil
Lakeland Choral Society, Lakeland. Information and Sept. 10: View & Review: Critiquing Emerging Olson. Auditions will be held at 7pm at the Clay Cut
contacts regarding audition dates and times are at the Artist. 6:00-8:30pm. $15 per piece for artists, $5 for Center located at 801 Ledwith Avenue in Haines City.
LCS website:lakelandchoralsociety.org. audience. Cash bar. Artists MUST pre-register. Polk 863-421-1893.
Aug. 30-Sept. 24: Gallery Exhibit. Dawn Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-5423. Sept. 22: RAW TV. Bolin Studio, 7pm and 9pm.
Miller. M-F 10am-2pm. Winter Haven Fine Arts Sept. 11: Beyond the Art of the Lois Mailou Southeastern University, Lakeland. 863-667-5119.
Gallery. Polk State College, Winter Haven. Jones Exhibition. 1-2pm. Free with Museum Sept. 24-26: Tom ’N Huck (Children’s Theatre). Fri.
863-297-1050. FREE. Admission. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm. Lake Wales Little Theatre,
Through Sept. 5: Student Exhibition: VSA: Art 863-688-5423. Lake Wales. 863-676-1266.
for All. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-7743. Sept. 11-Oct. 3: Student Exhibition: Artwork by Sept. 24-26: Royal Rangers Aviation Camporee.
Through Sept. 25: Lois Mailou Jones: A Life in SummerArt Camp Students. Polk Museum of Art, Earn aviation merit requirments at Fantasy of Flight.
Vibrant Color. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. Lakeland. 863-688-5423. Advanced reservations required. Fantasy of Flight, Polk
863-688-7743. Sept. 12-13: Auditions for Ramona Quimby. City. 863-984-3500, ext. 220.
Through Sept. 30: Service Industry Summer. (Theatre Academy Production.) Sept. 12 2pm - Sept. 13 Sept. 25: Student Reception: Artwork by
Employees of Florida accommodations, restaurants and 7pm. Chain O’Lakes Complex, Theatre Winter Haven. SummerArt Camp Students. 11am. Polk
bars enjoy a buy one, get one free admission with proof 863-299-2672. Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-5423. FREE.
of employment. Fantasy of Flight, Polk City. Sept. 15-18: “Proof” by David Auburn. 7pm. $8 Sept. 25: Teachers’ Open House. 8:30-11:30am.
863-984-3500. admission. Polk State College Theater. Fine Arts The- PreK-12th Grade Teachers. Reservations required for
Through Sept. 30: Stuff the Bus School Supply atre. Polk State College, Winter Haven. 863-297-1050. this FREE event. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales.
Drive. Save $5 off full-priced adult general admission Sept. 16: Wine for Wisdom. To benefit Polk www.boktowergardens.org, 863-676-1408.
with each qualifying donation. Fantasy of Flight, Polk State College Foundation. Five-course meal with Sept. 25: Family Nature Walk in the
City. 863-984-3500. specially selected wine pairing. PSC’s Winter Haven Gardens. 10am. Part of “Take a Child Outside Week”
Through Sept. 30: Annual Pass Holders: Bring a Student Center will be transformed into a wine country (Sept. 24-30). Free with general Gardens admission.
Buddy for FREE. Join today to enjoy this great offer! atmosphere. Reservations $250 per person. For more Reservations recommended. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake
Fantasy of Flight, Polk City. 863-984-3500. info: tporter@polk.edu. Wales. www.boktowergardens.org, 863-676-1408.
Through Oct. 3: Modern Masters. Polk Museum Sept. 16-Oct. 3: Cheaper By The Dozen.
of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-7743. Chain O’Lakes Complex, Theatre Winter Haven.
863-299-2672.
OCTOBER
Through Dec. 12: Art and Design: Unity. Polk Oct. 1-29: Vilas Tonape Exhibition: Kruti.
Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-7743. Sept. 16-Oct. 8: Renovations. The member’s
Vilas is Professor of Art at Polk State College. Opening
exhibition. A juried competition. Reception: Sat.,
Reception: Fri., Oct. 1, 7pm. Florida Southern College,
Sept. 18, 6:30-8:30pm. Ridge Art Association,
SEPTEMBER Winter Haven. 863-291-5661.
Melvin Art Gallery, Lakeland. 863-680-4743.
Oct. 1: Exhibition Reception: Visual
Sept. 1-Nov. 26: Exhibit “A Look Back Sept. 17: Carolyn’s Artist Gallery 10th
Unity 2 and Eye See America: Through the
At Our History: Girl Scouts of West Anniversary Celebration. Featuring Tara Milliken,
Lenses of Joshua Mann Pailet. 6-8:30pm. Free for
Central Florida.” Polk County Historical President of Bartow Art Guild. Wine & Cheese 4-7pm.
members, $10 non-members. Cash bar. Polk Museum
Museum, Bartow. 863-534-4386. FREE. Party every 3rd Friday of the month. 395 E. Summerlin
of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-7743.
Sept. 3: Pecha Kucha Night Lakeland. Benefits Street., Downtown Bartow. 863-519-5215.
Oct. 1-31: Haunted Hangar Walking Tour.
Platform Art. Wakeman’s Parkview next to Harry’s Sept. 17-19: Tom ’N Huck (Children’s Theatre). Fri.
Limited time only! Free with general admission.
Seafood Bar & Grill, Lakeland. Doors open 7:20pm. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm. Lake Wales Little Theatre,
Fantasy of Flight, Polk City. 863-984-3500.
Presentations begin 8:20pm. Cost: $5. Lake Wales. 863-676-1266.
www.platformart.org. Oct. 1-Nov. 12: Food Drive. Donate non-perishable
Sept. 17: Unpland Improv. Mi Casa Café, 7pm and
food items to save $5 off full-priced adult general ad-
Sept. 3-24: Italy: Photographs from the 2010 9pm. Southeastern University, Lakeland. 863-667-5119.
mission for each donation. Fantasy of Flight, Polk City.
Study Abroad Trip. Opening Reception: Fri., Sept. Sept. 18: Family Day 2010: Going Global. 11am- 863-984-3500.
3, 7pm. Florida Southern College, Melvin Art Gallery, 3pm. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-5423.
Lakeland. 863-680-4743. Oct. 2: Platform Art Party #16: Mind Body, Art
FREE ADMISSION.
Sept. 4: Family Fun Workshop. 10:30am-Noon. at St. Joseph’s Academy, Lakeland. Cost in advance
Sept. 18: Creative Studies Series: Our Lives as online: $15, day of event and at the door $20.
Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-7743. FREE. Myth: Tracing Our Personal Evolution. 5-7:30pm.
Sept. 8-19: 25th Putnam County Spelling Bee. www.platformart.org.
$12 members, $15 non-members. Polk Museum of Art,
Lakeland Community Theatre, Lakeland. 863-603-7529. Oct. 2-Jan. 8: Visual Unity 2. Polk Museum of
Lakeland. 863-688-5423.
Sept. 8: RAW TV. Bolin Studio, 7pm and 9pm. Art, Lakeland. 863-688-7743.
Southeastern University, Lakeland. 863-667-5119. Oct. 2-Jan. 8: Eye See America: Through the
Lens of Joshua Mann Pailet. Polk Museum of Art,
Lakeland. 863-688-7743.
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Oct. 2: Family Fun Workshop. 10:30am-Noon. Polk Oct. 16: Fallfest. 9am-4pm. Polk State College, Oct. 25: After School Art. 4:30-5:30pm. Free for
Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-5423. FREE. Winter Haven. 863-297-1050. FREE. members, $5 non-members. Polk Museum of Art,
Oct. 2-Dec. 2: Florida Expressions Art Exhibit - Oct. 16: Family Tree Climbing. Noon-5pm. Adults Lakeland. 863-688-5423.
Polly Tetrault. Included with general Gardens admis- & children ages 7 and up. $12 members, $17 general Oct. 26-Nov. 17: Polk County Art Teacher’s
sion. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. 863-676-1408, public. Reservations and release forms required. Bok Invitational. Reception: Sat., Nov. 6, 6:30-8:30pm.
www.boktowergardens.org. Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. 863-676-1408, Ridge Art Association, Winter Haven. 863-291-5661.
Oct. 1-Nov. 30: Exhibit “Getting Out The www.boktowergardens.org. Oct. 27-31: Ramona Quimby. (Theatre Academy
Vote.” Polk County Historical Museum, Bartow. Oct. 16: Boktoberfest & Plant Sale. 8am-7pm. Production.) School Shows: Oct. 17-29. Public
863-534-4386. FREE. Admission is FREE all day. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Performances: Oct. 29-31. Chain O’Lakes Complex,
Oct. 4: After School Art. 4:30-5:30pm. Free for Wales. www.boktowergardens.org, 863-676-1408. Theatre Winter Haven. 863-299-2672.
members, $5 non-members. Polk Museum of Art, Oct. 16: A Night at the Opera ... Scenes. Oct. 28-Jan. 20, 2011: 10-Week Watercolor Art
Lakeland. 863-688-5423. Polk Museum of Art, 7pm. Southeastern University, Classes with Owen Jolly. (No Class 11/25, 12/23 &
Oct. 4-22: Gallery Exhibit: Winter Haven Lakeland. 863-667-5119. 12/30). Intermediate/advanced 9am-noon. Beginner/
Quilters. M-F 10am-2pm. Winter Haven Fine Oct. 16: NightFlight. Phase Two of the intermediate 1-4pm. Fee to participate. Reservations
Arts Gallery. Polk State College, Winter Haven. Paranormal Investigation. Participate in this real recommended. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales.
863-297-1050. FREE. paranormal investigation throughtout Fantasy of Flight www.boktowergardens.org, 863-676-1408.
Oct. 5: Opera Overtures. Preview of upcoming led by Apollo Paranormal Investigations. Adults only. Oct. 28: “Flamenco Curo” Clarita Filgueiras’ dance
Metropolitan Opera telecast of Wagner’s Das Rheingold. Advanced reservations required. Fantasy of Flight, company brings the magic and allure of Spain.
1:30pm & 7pm. $10 non-members, $8 members, $5 Polk City. 863-984-3500. Updike Hall. $25 non-members, $20 members.
students. Lake Wales Arts Center. 676-8426. Oct. 16-17, 23-24 & 30-31: Terror On The Lake Wales Arts Center. 676-8426. FREE.
Oct. 5: Masterworks #1 - “Taking the 5th on Ridge. Circus: Iniquitous. Ridge Art Association, Oct. 29: BOO! Bash. 10am-1pm. Dress up in kid-
the 5th.” Imperial Symphony Orchestra. $40, $30, Winter Haven. 863-291-5661. friendly costumes for hands-on halloween fun! Included
$20 Adults - $20, $15, $10 Students. Youkey Theatre, Oct. 17: PSC Music Dept. Concert. 2:30pm. with $5 admission. Explorations V Children’s Museum,
The Lakeland Center. 863-688-3743. Fine Arts Theatre. Polk State College, Winter Haven. Lakeland. 863-687-3869.
Oct. 6: RAW TV. Bolin Studio, 7pm and 9pm. 863-297-1050. FREE. Oct. 29: Family Halloween Party. 4-7pm.
Southeastern University, Lakeland. 863-667-5119. Oct. 17-18: Auditions for Run for Your Wife. $5 for participant. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland.
Oct. 8: Unpland Improv. Mi Casa Café, 7pm and (Mainstage) Sun. 2pm & Mon. 7pm. Chain O’Lakes 863-688-5423.
9pm. Southeastern University, Lakeland. 863-667-5119. Complex, Theatre Winter Haven. 863-299-2672. Oct. 29-31: The Fantasticks. Bush Chapel,
Oct. 8-9: Living History Symposium. Airmen in Oct. 18: Voice Faculty Recital. First Presbyterian Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sat. & Sun 2:30pm.
Captivity: The POW Experience. Original WWII Church, 7:30pm. Southeastern University, Lakeland. Southeastern University, Lakeland. 863-667-5119.
airmen share stories of “Triumph Over Tragedy” based 863-667-5119. Oct. 30: NightFlight. Phase Two of the Paranor-
on their real experiences as prisoners of war. Free with Oct. 18: Art Guild Meeting. Watercolor portrait mal Investigation. Participate in this real paranormal
general admission. Fantasy of Flight, Polk City. demonstration by PSC art professor Vilas Tonape. investigation throughtout Fantasy of Flight led by
863-984-3500. Bartow Art Guild. www.bartowartguild.com. Apollo Paranormal Investigations. Adults only.
Oct. 9: Edward W. Bok Birthday Carillon Oct. 18: After School Art. 4:30-5:30pm. Free for Advanced reservations required. Fantasy of Flight,
Concerts. 1:00 & 3:00pm. Included with general members, $5 non-members. Polk Museum of Art, Polk City. 863-984-3500.
Gardens admission. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. Lakeland. 863-688-5423. Oct. 30: Day of the Dead Celebration and
www.boktowergardens.org, 863-676-1408. Oct. 19: Opera Overtures. Preview of up-coming Workshop. 1-3:30pm. $2 per participant (Regular
Oct. 9-Jan. 30: Photos in Ink. Polk Museum of Metropolitan Opera telecast of Mossorgsky’s Boris Museum admission applies to parents). Polk Museum
Art, Lakeland. 863-688-7743. Godunov. 1:30pm & 7pm. $10 non-members, $8 of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-5423.
Oct. 9-Nov. 14: Student Exhibition: Transitions: members, $5 students. Lake Wales Arts Center. Oct. 30-31: 35th Annual Lake Wales Pioneer
Works from Middle Schools of the Arts. Polk 676-8426. Days. Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 11am-4pm. On the shores of
Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-7743. Oct. 20: RAW TV. Bolin Studio, 7pm and 9pm. beautiful Lake Wales. 863-678-4182, ext. 270.
Oct. 9: Student Reception: Transitions: works Southeastern University, Lakeland. 863-667-5119.
from Middle Schools of the Arts. 11am. Polk Mu-
seum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-7743. FREE.
Oct. 21: Family Night Hike. 7-8:30pm. Adults
& children ages 10 and up. $5 per participant.
NOVEMBER
Nov. 1-19: Gallery Exhibit: Cindy Skop - Haiti
Oct. 11: After School Art. 4:30-5:30pm. Free for Reservations required. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Photos. M-F 10am-2pm. Winter Haven & Lakeland
members, $5 non-members. Polk Museum of Art, Wales. www.boktowergardens.org, 863-676-1408. Galleries. Polk State College, Winter Haven.
Lakeland. 863-688-5423. Oct. 21-Dec. 10: “Island Cuba” Three generations 863-297-1050. FREE.
Oct. 11: Faculty Recital. First Presbyterian Church, of Cuban photographers reveal their homeland. Michael Nov. 1: After School Art. 4:30-5:30pm. Free for
7:30pm. Southeastern University, Lakeland. Crews Gallery. Lake Wales Arts Center. 676-8426. members, $5 non-members. Polk Museum of Art,
863-667-5119. FREE. Lakeland. 863-688-5423.
Oct. 11-Nov. 29: Cornucopia Art Show. Bartow Oct. 21-24: Paintball Sports Promotion Nov. 1: Chamber Strings. First Presbyterian Church,
Public Library. Bartow Art Guild. www.bartowartguild.com. 2010 World Cup Paintball Tournament. 7:30pm. Southeastern University, Lakeland.
Oct. 12-17: James and the Giant Peach. Visit www.pspevents.com for more information. 863-667-5119.
Lakeland Community Theatre, Lakeland. Fantasy of Flight, Polk City. 863-984-3500. Nov. 3: RAW TV. Bolin Studio, 7pm and 9pm.
863-603-7529. Oct. 22: Red, White & the Blues: Voodoo Southeastern University, Lakeland. 863-667-5119.
Oct. 14: Home School Workshops. 10am & 1pm. Lounge featuring Ruthie Foster. 7-11pm. $75 VIP Nov. 4: Gallery Opening & Reception. 5-7pm.
Cultural Art Series & Science Series. Fee per class. Admission, $30 General Admission. Polk Museum of Fine Arts Gallery. Polk State College, Winter Haven.
Pre-registration required. Explorations V Children’s Art, Lakeland. 863-688-7743. 863-297-1050. FREE.
Museum, Lakeland. 863-687-3869. Oct. 23-24: Over 55 Show Band Concerts. 2pm. Nov. 5: Performance Related to the Exhibition
Oct. 15: Unpland Improv. Mi Casa Café, 7pm and $8 admission. Fine Arts Theatre. Polk State College, Visual Unity 2. 7pm. $10 members, $15 non-mem-
9pm. Southeastern University, Lakeland. 863-667-5119. Winter Haven. 863-297-1050. bers. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-5423.
Oct. 15-Jan. 7: Municipal Art Show. Awards and Oct. 23-24: Take Aim at Breast Cancer! During Nov. 5: Duelin’ Divas. (Fundraiser.) Chain O’Lakes
Reception, Oct. 15, 5-7pm. City of Lake Wales Munici- the 2010 Paintball Sports Promotion World Cup Paint- Complex, Theatre Winter Haven.863-299-2672.
pal Building, 201 W. Central Avenue. 676-8426. FREE ball Tournament, guest will be able to fire a round of
Nov. 5: Unpland Improv TV. Bolin Studio, 6pm and
Oct. 16: Creative Studies Series: Who Rules: pink paintballs (for a small donation) at a canvas that
9pm. Southeastern University, Lakeland. 863-667-5119.
Spirit or Personality? 5-7:30pm. $12 members, will eventually become a work of art. 10am-4pm.
Fantasy of Flight, Polk City. 863-984-3500. Nov. 5: Lakeland Pops. (Music from the Movies.)
$15 non-members. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. Imperial Symphony Orchestra. Lake Mirror
863-688-5423. Amphitheater, Lakeland. 863-688-3743. FREE.
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Nov. 5-6: Plein Air Painting Event. On the
streets of Downtown Bartow. Bartow Art Guild.
Nov. 15: Concert Choir. First Presbyterian Church,
7:30pm. Southeastern University, Lakeland.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Dec. 1-31: Seasonal Carillon Music.
www.bartowartguild.com. 863-667-5119. 1pm & 3pm. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.
Nov. 6: Family Fun Workshop. 10:30-Noon. Nov. 15-Dec. 5: Toys For Tots Drive. Save $5 off boktowergardens.org, 863-676-1408.
Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-5423. full-priced admission tickets or annual passes (adult or Dec. 1: RAW TV. Bolin Studio, 7pm and 9pm.
Nov. 6: Sunset & Symphony Fall Concert. 6pm. child) for each new, unwrapped toy donation. Fantasy Southeastern University, Lakeland. 863-667-5119.
Advance tickets $20, or $15 members. Day of concert of Flight, Polk City. 863-984-3500. Dec. 1-19: The Producers. Lakeland Community
tickets $25. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. Nov. 16-21: “Guys & Dolls” by Jo Swerling & Abe Theatre, Lakeland. 863-603-7529.
www.boktowergardens.org, 863-676-1408. Burrows, lyrics by Frank Loesser. 7:30pm. $8 admis- Dec. 2-22: Black & White & Read All Over.
Nov. 5-7: Getting Sara Married. Fri. & Sat. sion. Polk State College Theater. Fine Arts Theatre. A juried competition. Reception: Sat., Dec. 11,
7:30pm, Sun. 2pm. Lake Wales Little Theatre, Lake Polk State College, Winter Haven. 863-297-1050. 6:30-8:30pm. Ridge Art Association, Winter Haven.
Wales. 863-676-1266. Nov. 17: RAW TV. Bolin Studio, 7pm and 9pm. 863-291-5661.
Nov. 8: After School Art. 4:30-5:30pm. Free for Southeastern University, Lakeland. 863-667-5119. Dec. 3 & 5: Lake Wales Chorale & Youth
members, $5 non-members. Polk Museum of Art, Nov. 18: Holiday Luncheon. 11am. Cost TBA. Chorale Celebrate the Season. Fri. 7:30pm, Sun.
Lakeland. 863-688-5423. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-5423. 1:30pm. $20 non-members, $15 members, family packs
Nov. 8: Jazz Band Concert. Bush Chapel, 7:30pm. Nov. 18: Gems & Jewels Artist Market. available. Lake Wales Arts Center. 676-8426.
Southeastern University, Lakeland. 863-667-5119. 10am-4pm. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. Dec. 3-Feb. 3, 2011: “Pinewood in Watercolor”
863-688-743. FREE. Janet King Art Exhibit. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake
Nov. 9: Masterworks #2 - “Back For Seconds.” Wales. 863-676-1408, www.boktowergardens.org.
Imperial Symphony Orchestra. $40, $30, $20 Adults - Nov. 19-21: Getting Sara Married. Fri. & Sat. Dec. 4: Christmas Concert. Bush Chapel, 7:30pm.
$20, $15, $10 Students. Youkey Theatre, The Lakeland 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm. Lake Wales Little Theatre, Lake Southeastern University, Lakeland. 863-667-5119.
Center. 863-688-3743. Wales. 863-676-1266. Dec. 6-7: Haines City Community Theatre Audi-
Nov. 9: Opera Overtures. Preview of upcoming Nov. 20: Christmas Pizzaz. 10am-3pm. tions for “London Suite,” by Neil Simon. Auditions
Metropolitan Opera telecast of Donizetti’s Don Bartow Art Guild Building. Bartow Art Guild. will be held at 7:00pm at the Clay Cut Center located at
Pasquale. 1:30pm & 7pm. $10 non-members, $8 mem- www.bartowartguild.com. 801 Ledwith Avenue in Haines City. 863-421-1893.
bers, $5 students. Lake Wales Arts Center. 676-8426. Nov. 20: Pilgrim Day Early America Dec. 7: Masterworks #3 - “Home For
Nov. 11: Veterans Day Carillon Concerts. Celebration. 10am-3pm. Celebrate America’s past Christmas.” Imperial Symphony Orchestra. $40, $30,
1pm & 3pm. Free admission offered to all branches of with themed activities. Included with $5 admission $20 Adults - $20, $15, $10 Students. Youkey Theatre,
the military with valid ID. Concert included with while supplies last. Explorations V Children’s The Lakeland Center. 863-688-3743.
general Gardens admission. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Museum, Lakeland. 863-687-3869. Dec. 7: Opera Overtures. Preview of upcoming
Wales. www.boktowergardens.org, 863-676-1408. Nov. 20-Jan. 2: Student Exhibition: Art Out Metropolitan Opera telecast of Verdi’s Don Carlo.
Nov. 11: Home School Workshops. 10am & 1pm. Loud: Artwork by Middle School Students. Polk 1:30pm & 7pm. $10 non-members, $8 members, $5
Cultural Art Series & Science Series. Fee per class. Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-7743. students. Lake Wales Arts Center. 676-8426.
Pre-registration required. Explorations V Children’s Nov. 20: Creative Studies Series: Tai Chi/ Dec. 9: “The Night Before Christmas Carol”
Museum, Lakeland. 863-687-3869. Wellness/Energy. 5-7:30pm. $12 members, $15 Charles Dickens gets the idea for his famous holiday
Nov. 12: View & Review: Critiquing Emerging non-members. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. favorite. Updike Hall. $25 non-members, $20 members.
Artists. 6-8:30pm. $15 per piece for artists, $5 for 863-688-5423. Lake Wales Arts Center. 676-8426.
audience. Cash bar. Artists MUST pre-register. Polk Nov. 22: A Choral and Orchestra Extravaganza! Dec. 9: Theatrical Dance Showcase. Bush Chapel,
Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-5423. 7:30pm. Southeastern University, Lakeland. 863-667-5119.
7:30pm at the First Presbyterian Church, Lakeland.
Dec. 10: Unpland Improv TV. Bolin Studio, 6pm and
Nov. 12-14: The Man Who Came To Adults $15, Seniors $10, Students $5. The Lakeland
9pm. Southeastern University, Lakeland. 863-667-5119.
Dinner. Polk Theater, Fri & Sat. 7:30pm, Sat. & Sun. Choral Society. For more information:
Dec. 11 & 12: “The Nutcracker.” Performed by
2:30pm. Southeastern University, Lakeland. lakelandchoralsociety.org
Florida Dance Theatre. Polk Theatre, Lakeland.
863-667-5119. Nov. 25: Thanksgiving Day Carillon Concerts. 863-802-0399.
Nov. 12-14: Architecture in Landscape Art 1pm & 3pm. Included with general Gardens admission. Dec. 11 & 13: Christmas at Pinewood Holiday Concerts
Workshop with Gary Gessford. 10am-5pm. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. 863-676-1408, - Tammerlin Folk Duo. 7:30pm. Bok Tower Gardens,
Fee to participate. Reservations recommended. www.boktowergardens.org. Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org, 863-676-1408.
Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. 863-676-1408, Nov. 26-Jan. 2, 2011: Christmas at Pinewood Dec. 16-Jan. 28: Trustee Scholar Show, Ringling
www.boktowergardens.org. Holiday Home Tour. Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. School of Art & Design. Nine top artists from different
Nov. 12-14: Getting Sara Married. Fri. & Sat. 1-5pm. Christmas Eve 10-2pm and Christmas Day artistic fields. Lake Wales Arts Center. 676-8426. FREE.
7:30pm, Sun. 2pm. Lake Wales Little Theatre, Lake 1-5pm. Additional ticket required. Bok Tower Gardens, Dec. 16-17: Bach Festival of Central Florida:
Wales. 863-676-1266. Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org, 863-676-1408. Presents G. F. Handel’s The Messiah (Christmas section
Nov. 12-21: A Nice Family Gathering by Phil Nov. 26-Jan. 2, 2011: Christmas at Pinewood with “Hallelujah” and “Worthy Is The Lamb/Amen”)
Olson. Performances will be at 8:00pm Friday and Holiday Home Tour Student Field Trip. Grades Dec. 16 at the Lake Wales Arts Center, Dec. 17 at the
Saturday evenings and 2:30pm Sunday matinees. Ticket 3-8. Cost: $9 per student, chaperones $13 each Ascension, Clearwater. The Chamber Choir and Or-
prices are $10.00. Haines City Community Theatre is (Includes General Gardens Admission). Reservations chestra directed by Dr. Gabriel Statom. 863-299-2555.
located at 801 Ledwith Avenue in Haines City. required. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. Dec. 17: Curator Tour of the Exhibitions Visual
863-421-1893. www.boktowergardens.org, 863-676-1408. Unity 2 and Eye See America; Through the Lens
Nov. 12-Dec. 3: Freshman, Sophomore & Junior Nov. 26-28: Fantasy of Fllight’s 15th Year of Jusua Mann Pailet. 12:15-1pm. Free with Museum
Show. Opening Reception: Fri., Nov. 12, 7pm. Florida Anniversary Celebration. An anniversary admission. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-7743.
Southern College, Melvin Art Gallery, Lakeland. extravaganza including aerial demonstration by 15 Dec. 25: Christmas Day Carillon Concerts.
863-680-4743. different planes over the long weekend. Fantasy of 1pm & 3pm. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales.
Nov. 13: Behind The Art: Visual Unity 2 Flight, Polk City. 863-984-3500. www.boktowergardens.org, 863-676-1408.
Dec. 26: Kwanzaa Celebration. 1-3pm. Polk
Artist Roundtable. 1-2pm. Free with Museum admis- Nov. 28-29: Auditions for Pump Boys &
Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-5423. FREE.
sion. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-5423. Dinettes. (Mainstage) Sun. 2pm & Mon. 7pm.
Nov. 13-14: 4th Annual Roar n’ Soar. Get Your This is a musical production. You should have a song
Speed On! Fantasy of Flight’s signature event featur- prepared. Chain O’Lakes Complex, Theatre Winter
ing classic racing machines from the land, sea and air. Haven. 863-299-2672.
Fantasy of Flight, Polk City. 863-984-3500. Nov. 29-Dec. 3: Aides Quilt. M-F 10am-2pm.
Nov. 15: Art Guild Meeting. Photographing and Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery. Polk State College,
marketing art works program presented by Chris Winter Haven. 863-297-1050.
Chilton. Bartow Art Guild. www.bartowartguild.com.

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For more information about Fantasy of Flight and all special events, call 863-984-3500 or visit www.fantasyofflight.com.
Royal Rangers Aviation Camporee Take Aim At Breast Cancer! Food Drive
Friday, Sept. 24 - Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 Saturday, Oct. 23 – Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010 October 1 – November 12, 2010
Calling all During the 2010 Paintball Donate non-perishable food items to ben-
Royal Rangers! Sports Promotin (PSP) efit The Mission in Winter Haven and save
Fire up your World Cup Paintball $5 off full-priced adult general admis-
sense of wonder Tournament held sion for each donation. Although all non-
and get ready at Fantasy of Flight, perishable food items will be accepted,
for an amazing guests can contribute the food bank is in greatest need of rice,
aviation week- to the fight to find a cure for breast pasta, canned fruits and vegetables.
end! Experience ancer. For a small donation guests will
the world’s largest private collection be able to fire a round of pink paintballs 4th Annual Roar n’ Soar
of vintage aircraft, learn from skilled at a canvas that will eventually become Get Your Speed On!
aviation experts as you participate in a work of art. Local Winter Haven artist, Saturday, Nov. 13 – Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010
hands-on activities to earn aviation merit Tony Trotti, has agreed to donate his Fantasy of
requirements and more. Advanced res- talent to creating art out of the paintball Flight’s two-
ervations required. $30/person plus tax. splattered canvases and donate them to day, signature
Contact Stephanie Conner for more de- the Winter Haven Hospital. The art will be event is an
tails and to register: 863-984-3500, ext. actioned off at the Winter Haven Hospital’s All-American
220 or sconner@fantasyofflight.com. annual gala on November 4, 2010. A themed, fam-
portion of the funds collected will be ily-friendly
Service Industry Summer donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. celebration featuring a car show, racing
Through Sept. 30, 2010 The event is free to attend and will be boat regatta and a stunning display of
All employees of Florida accommodations, held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sup- extreme sports rounded out with food,
restaurants and bars are invited to visit porteres include Paintball Sports Promo- entertainment and a day of family activ-
Fantasy of Flight to enjoy a buy one, get tion (PSP), Off the Wall Adventures, Inc., ity. Event admission includes entry to the
one free admission offer this summer with Procaps Direct, and Artist Tony Trotti. Fantasy of Flight attraction and exhibits.
proof of employment. Call 863-984-3500 or visit www.roar-n-
Living History Symposium soar.com for details about participating in
Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive Airmen in Captivity: The POW Experience the event.
Through September 30, 2010 October 8-9, 2010
Fantasy of Flight visitors are helping the Fantasy of Flight’s popular Living History Fantasy of Flight’s
Kiwanis Club of Winter Haven ‘Stuff The Symposium Series continues this fall with
stories of Triumph Over Tragedy. This
15th Year Anniversary
Bus,’ collecting school supplies to benefit A Celebration of Flight at
the Polk Education Foundation. Save $5 event features an open-forum/question- Central Florida’s Premier
off full-priced adult general admission and-answer format with World War II air- Aviation Attraction
with each qualifying donation, through men who were prisoners of war. Free with Friday, Nov. 26 –
September 30, 2010. general admission. Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010
This three-day celebration will include
Annual Pass Holders: Bring a Buddy for FREE NightFlight - Phase Two salutes to Fantasy of Flight early years,
Through September 30, 2010 of the Paranormal Investigation a variety of kid’s activities, special sur-
All Annual Pass holders October 16 & October 30, 2010 prises at 1500 hours each day and much
are invited to bring a Fantasy of Flight invites guests to embark more aviation fun for the entire family.
friend along to visit on this active, professional paranormal The highlight of the anniversary extrava-
Central Florida’s premier investigation led by Apollo Paranormal ganza will be aerial demonstrations by 15
aviation attraction for Investigations throughout the halls and different planes over the long weekend.
free from July 1 – Sept. hangars of the attraction. Adults only. Ad- Following each aerial demonstration, an
30, 2010. Call for more vanced reservations required. “Open Cockpit” opportunity will allow
details. Join today to guests the chance to step into the cockpit
enjoy this great offer! Haunted Hangar Walking Tour of each of these legendary aircraft.
Daily, October 1-31, 2010
Paintball Sports Promotion This creepy tour unravels eerie stories of Toys for Tots Drive
2010 World Cup Paintball Tournament aviation lore—mysteries from the famous Monday, Nov. 15 – Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010
Thursday, Oct. 21 – Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010 Lost Squadron to Lindbergh’s spectral Donate a new, unwrapped toy to Toys for
Fantasy of Flight is thrilled to be hosting companions… all guaranteed to add a su- Tots at Fantasy of Flight’s admissions area
this event which is free for spectators. pernatural gleam to the World’s Greatest and save $5 off full-priced admission tick-
(Grandstand Tickets required on the show- Aircraft Collection. Limited time only! ets or annual passes (adult or child) for
case field only.) Visit www.pspevents.com Free with general admission. each donation.
for more information. Special offers and discounts cannot be combined.

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2010-2011
August 31, 2010 Music and Martinis - 7:00 p.m., The Lakeland Center, Sykes Hall
October 5, 2010 Masterworks #1 - Taking the 5th on the 5th, Youkey Theatre
Hungarian Dance #5 Brahms
Brandenburg Concerto #5 Bach
Linda Charlton, keyboard - Athur Pranno, violin - Marsha Whitney, flute
Symphony #5 Mvt. I Beethoven
Symphony #5 Mvt. II Tchaikowsky
Symphony #5 Mvt. III Schubert
Symphony #5 Mvt. IV Shostakovich
November 5, 2010 “Pops By The Lake,” Lake Mirror Amphitheatre
November 9, 2010 Masterworks #2 - Back for Seconds, Youkey Theatre
Overture to Egmont Beethoven
Concerto #1 for Piano Tchaikowsky
Young-Ah Tak, piano soloist
Pines of Rome Respighi
December 7, 2010 Masterworks #3 - Christmas Concert, Youkey Theatre
Featuring Florida Dance Theatre, local artists and the ISO performing seasonal favorites.
January 22, 2011 10th Anniversary Opera Celebration, Branscomb Auditorium
Famous scenes from each of the operas performed by the ISO
February 6, 2011 Cookie Concert - 3:00 pm, Youkey Theatre All in the Family Program
February 15, 2011 Masterworks #4 - All in the Family, Youkey Theatre
St. Paul’s Suite Mvts. I & IV (strings) Holst
Young Artist Winners TBD
Young People’s Guide to the Orchestra Britten
March 22, 2011 Sacred Spaces Concert - The King of Instruments at FUMC (included with subscription)
Adagio Albinoni
Concerto in g for organ Poulenc
Matthew Corl, organ
Symphony #3 (Organ) Saint-Saens
April 12, 2011 Masterworks #5 - An Evening of Broadway, Youkey Theatre
A partnership with Lakeland Community Theatre
April 26, 2011 Plant City Pops, Trinkle Center at HCC
April 30, 2011 Concert Under The Stars, Bok Tower Gardens

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Martha Linder, Board of Directors President (2009-2010) writes: “It is with
great enthusiasm that I can announce to you that the ISO has hired a new
Executive Director.  His name is Albert Moehring, and he is from Charlotte,
N.C. It appears that we have hit the “jackpot!”
The Search Committee has spent untold hours working on this commit-
ment, and I am so pleased to say that the whole process was done with unity of
spirit and concord. In every turn of the road, we had unanimity of feeling, and
I am so thankful to the co-chairs of the committee, Monique Quick and Clyde
Sprott, for their tireless efforts to arrive at this happy conclusion of the process. 
Tom Mack (incoming President 2010-2011), Lu Fitzwater, Curt Wheeler, and I
rounded out the committee, and we certainly feel that we had Divine Guidance
each step of the way.
When we read Albert’s resumé, it seemed that his background and accom-
plishments were so superior that I wondered why in the world he was applying
for our position. Indeed, that’s the first question I asked him when I telephoned
him.  In fact, it’s a question of the finances of the times.  Albert started a sec-
ond orchestra in Charlotte 20 years ago at the suggestion of the then music di-
rector of the Charlotte Symphony (75 years old) to accommodate music-lovers
who weren’t served by the Charlotte Symphony.  For 18 years, the Charlotte
Philharmonic thrived, and only when the economy in Charlotte took a nose-
Albert E. Moehring, has been selected to dive, the Philharmonic’s funding was cut and was forced to close its doors.
head Polk County’s Imperial Symphony Like many other people in the music world, Albert has been forced to seek
Orchestra as Executive Director employment elsewhere.  He came to Lakeland the last week of June, and we
spent eight hours with him. His charm and energy and excitement about the
ISO is matched by the glowing references that Brock Self gleaned from those
eminent people in Charlotte whom he contacted. We are excited about the fu-
ture of the ISO.
Albert has come to Lakeland to begin work immediately after July 4th,

Orchestra
and I’m sure that our board will welcome him and help him to feel at home in
Lakeland.”
Albert Moehring is a strong leader and a skilled administrator with suc-
cessful experience as a chief executive or senior manager with a not-for-profit
performing arts organization, the Charlotte Philharmonic Orchestra. He has
a record of success in fund raising, financial management, audience devel-

Names
opment, artistic administration, and human resource management. He is a
passionate advocate for symphonic music and opera, with a strong working
knowledge of music, artists and repertoire.
Albert is a strategic thinker with excellent planning, analytic, financial
management and budgeting abilities. He is experienced in preparing and writ-

New
ing financial/prospectus portfolios for corporate funding, as well as being in
charge of all financial record preparations for annual audits. Albert Moehring is
an enthusiastic fundraiser who can write and speak persuasively about orches-
tras and opera. His skills include the ability to oversee a successful branding,
marketing and audience development effort to increase sales and revenue, a

Executive
proven track record for achieving goals for earned and contributed income. Mr.
Moehring has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, which include
the ability to develop and maintain an environment that fosters teamwork and
mutual respect. Additionally, he is effective as a motivator of staff, Board, and
volunteers. He has a reputation for fairness and high ethical standards. He is

Director
multi-lingual.
Albert Moehring is also familiar with radio and television work. He has
worked extensively on-air, with PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) television
stations in their fund drives. As producer, Albert has provided 6 television
specials to PBS. These programs have aired in 44 states, Canada and Mexico,
reaching over 95 million households. In cooperation with the Charlotte Phil-
harmonic Orchestra, Moehring produced 13 CD recordings of classical and
popular music. These recordings have been sold and distributed to a worldwide
45th Anniversary Courtesy of Craig Advertising, Inc. market.
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www.ridgeart.org

Currently on Display
AVIATION EXHIBITION plex, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd. in Winter Haven. An opening reception
will be held 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 18.
at Winter Haven Municipal Airport Member artists are invited to compete for $1,600 in total prizes.
Ridge Art Association and The City of Winter Haven present artist In addition, one piece of art will be selected for the coveted Banner
interpretations of flight in The Aviation Exhibition open during normal Award, sponsored by Oak Ridge Funeral Care. This award-winning
airport operating hours through May 1, 2011 at the Winter Haven Mu- piece will be reproduced on a banner and will hang outside the gallery
nicipal Airport, 2073 U.S. Highway 92. for one year.
The juried exhibit features the following award winners: A $25 entry fee for up to three pieces guarantees at least one ac-
Don Southern, Winter Haven, Patriotic Parachute, Photography ceptance into the show per artist member. Each participating artist
2nd Place: Penny Cosentino, Lakeland, Another Perspective, Acrylic must be a member of RAA. However, anyone can join prior to or on the
Jack Phelan, Lakeland, T-Bird, Photography day of receiving. Receiving will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Sep-
Judge’s Choice:  Al Kriston, Winter Haven, Flight, Sculpture  tember 10 and 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, September 11 in the gallery.
Jose Ramos, Lakeland, Hawking the Duck, Photography A judges critique will be held 3 p.m. September 11.
Carlos De Leon Campos, Lakeland, Float Plane, Oil
Ed Nievas, Winter Haven, May Day, May Day, Photography
Heather Duncan, Lake Alfred, The Next Generation I, Photography 
CALL FOR ARTISTS:
Bill Melvin, Winter Haven, Esprit de Corps, Pencil
The Teacher’s Invitational
Candi Holden, Winter Haven, Future Aviator, Photography
October 26 to November 17
Paul Stephan, Lakeland, Plane on Floats, Photography Ridge Art invites art teachers from the public and private schools in
Judy Giles, Haines City, Air Show, Acrylic Polk County to participate in The Teacher’s Exhibition, which showcases
the work of artists who pass along their love and knowledge of art to
IT STARTS IN THE PARKS: school children. This exhibit will be open to the public from October
26 to November 17 in the Ridge Art Gallery. An artist’s reception will be
A Winter Haven City Hall Exhibition held 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. November 6. No entry fee is required.
The City of Winter Haven and Ridge Art Association offer another
collaborative exhibit with It Starts in the Parks. This juried exhibit
featuring scenes from Winter Haven’s public parks will continue
CALL FOR ARTISTS:
Black & White And Read All Over
through June 2011 at Winter Haven City Hall, 431 Third St. N.W.
December 2 to December 22
 
COME JOIN THE CIRCUS - If You Dare! Ridge Art is issuing a Call to Artists for Black & White and Read All
Over, one of Polk County’s most unique exhibitions. The show will be
Bedlam Asylum may be history, but Terror on the Ridge continues open December 2 to December 22 in the Ridge Art Gallery with a recep-
with Circus Iniquitous when the big top opens during the last three tion and awards ceremony held 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. December 11.
weeks of October in the future home of Ridge Art Association, 245 W. Original artworks done only in BLACK & WHITE – absolutely NO color,
Central Ave. including framing – and created in the past two years are eligible. En-
This Ridge Art event combines the thrill of a haunted house experi- try fees for up to three pieces are $30 for non-members and $25 for
ence and circus-inspired excitement with the artistry of set design and members.
improvisational acting. Receiving will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, December 2 and
While circus cars, clowns and animals abound in the Circus Iniqui- 8:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 22, in the gallery. Late entries
tous, laughs are diabolical and squeals are fear induced. will not be accepted.
Event Chairman Brad Tucker said the Circus Iniquitous takes visitors A judges critique will be held 3 p.m. December 2.
back to the mid 1930s as the Great Depression finds the circus owners
struggling to pay for power to run the rides and food to fuel perform-
ers. Their solution to the problem will have spectators screaming in
COMING SOON...
terror and scrambling for their lives! Ridge Art Association’s Festival of Trees!
For more information on this bone-chilling fundraiser, call Ridge Art Information will be announced at a later date.
Association at 863-291-5661.
WATCH THIS SPACE for updates on renovations to our
CALL FOR ARTISTS: future gallery and offices in a city-owned building located at 245 W.
Central Ave. in downtown Winter Haven. A new roof was put on in June
Renovations, the Members Exhibition
and July. Volunteers are in the process of removing carpet squares in
September 16 to October 8
preparation for installing a combination of wood and polished concrete
RAA’s annual Member’s Exhibition, a juried show highlighting the floors. We are in need of wood flooring in any amount or type and
work of our member artists, will be on display from September 16 to kitchen cabinet donations. Left over flooring will be used to create
October 8 in the Ridge Art Gallery located in the Chain O’Lakes Com- sculpture stands.

Office and gallery hours are 12:30 to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday and one hour prior to Theatre Winter Haven show times.
The office and gallery are currently located inside the Chain O’Lakes Complex, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd.
For more information about Ridge Art programs, please call the office at 863-291-5661 or visit us on the Web at www.ridgeart.org.
The Mission of the Ridge Art Association is to educate and promote understanding of the Visual Arts and to sponsor cultural events within the community.
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Tel.: 863-603-7529
121 S. Lake Ave • Lakeland, FL 33801
www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com

Jerry Herman to discuss their working Nathan Lane as Max Bialystock (who
together, Herman declined, telling Brooks reprised that role during the show’s first
that he should write the music himself. few months on London’s West End) and
Brooks then asked Thomas Meehan to Matthew Broderick as Leo Bloom. At the
join him in writing the book for the stage. 2001 Tony Awards, The Producers won
Brooks persuaded Mike Ockrent and his 12 out of the 15 nominations it received,
wife Susan Stroman to join the creative breaking the record held for 37 years by
team as director and choreographer. After Hello, Dolly!, which had won 10. It also
Ockrent’s death on December 2, 1999, carried home 11 Drama Desk Awards,
Stroman agreed to continue as both The New York Drama Critics Circle Award
director and choreographer. Although and The Lawrence Olivier Award. After
the musical has many scenes and jokes the opening, The Producers broke the
taken from the film, there are still many record for the largest single day box-
differences. The original film was set in office gross in theatre history, taking in
the present day of its year of release, more than $3 million. It then broke its
1968. The Broadway musical is set in 1959. own record in 2003 when Broderick and
Consequently the character Lorenzo St. Lane’s return went on sale, with over $3.5
Dubois (LSD), a hippie who played Hitler million in single day ticket sales.
in the 1968 movie, does not appear in The Producers opens at Lakeland
Lakeland Community Theatre celebrates the 2001 musical. In the original film, Max Community Theatre December 3, 2010
its 25th anniversary season with the & Leo seek out to procure $1,000,000 to and runs for 3 exciting weeks. Don’t miss
hilarious, record breaking and irreverent produce their show; in the musical, it has Mel Brooks’ comic Broadway triumph;
musical comedy The Producers, by the become $2,000,000. it’s sure to be a side splitting, rollicking
comic genius Mel Brooks. The musical production opened at the event at Your Community Theatre.
David Geffen persuaded Mel Brooks St. James Theatre on April 19, 2001 and Alan S. Reynolds
to turn his classic 1968 movie into a ran for 2,502 performances, closing on Artistic Managing Director
stage musical. When Brooks met with April 22, 2007. The show originally starred Lakeland Community Theatre

2010-2011

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Polk County
Historical


sMuseum
Celebrating the Old Polk County Courthouse
100th Anniversary Year at the
Polk County Historical Museum Fall 2010

The fall calendar at the Polk County Historical


Museum includes several colorful exhibits in our
community galleries. Through September the
museum continues a popular exhibit of vintage
sheet music. Beginning in September the Girl
Scouts of West Central Florida join the museum
to present a look back at the history of scouting
in our area. And with the coming of October the
museum will present a new display of political
memorabilia from past elections in Polk.

The Polk County Historical Museum is


located at 100 East Main Street in Bartow.
The hours of operation are
Tuesday – Friday, 9am to 5pm;
and Saturdays from
9am to 3pm. Admission
to the Museum is free.
For more information
call 863-534-4386
or visit
polkcountymuseum.org.

Fall Calendar 2010


s
August 1-September 30:
Exhibit “Collecting Vintage Sheet Music”
September 1-November 26:
Exhibit “A Look Back At Our History:
Girls Scouts of West Central Florida”
October 1-November 30:
Exhibit “Getting Out The Vote”

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Two Unique Exhibitions Coming To PMoA
This fall, Polk Museum of Art will host two exhibitions that you won’t be able to see anywhere
else.
What happens when you partner 19 very different artists and tell them to make a piece of
art together? Find out in Visual Unity 2. The exhibition is co-curated by Tarpon Springs artist
Rocky Bridges, and is a new take on the original Visual Unity that was hosted by the Morean
Arts Center in St. Petersburg last year. Nineteen artists were divided into 9 teams, and each
team was asked to produce two collaborative pieces. By forcing two artists to collaborate
and produce works specifically for the exhibition, personalities, styles and natures of media
can collide to create beautiful harmonies of expression. In addition to the mutually produced
works, the Museum’s Curator of Art, Adam Justice, will select one recent piece by each artist
to be shown as an example of their work.
Visual Unity 2 is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment
for the Arts.
The second exhibition, Eye See America: Through the Lens of Joshua Mann
Pailet, is a one-person exhibition of the work of New Orleans photographer,
Joshua Mann Pailet. Pailet’s work is inspired by artists such as Dorothea Lange,
Ansel Adams, and Elliott Erwitt. This exhibition will include 66 photographs from
his extensive travels across the varied landscapes of the United States. From
his cross-country ride aboard the Freedom Train in 1976 to his experiences in
New Orleans post Katrina, his images capture insights into the country’s recent
history, its contemporary national identity and the people who help sustain it.
Eye See America: Through the Lens of Joshua Mann Pailet, is sponsored by
Peterson & Myers, P.A., and Robert and Malena Puterbaugh. A catalogue of the
exhibition will be available in the Museum Shop.
Both exhibitions will be on display October 2, 2010 - January 8, 2011.
A reception for the exhibitions will be held Friday, October 1, at
6:00pm. Admission to the reception is free for Museum members, and $10
for non-members.

800 East Palmetto St. • Lakeland, FL 33801


863.688.7743 • Fax 863.688.2611
www.PolkMuseumofArt.org

Other Fall Events


Polk Museum of Art is located
For music lovers and those who like a good party, Red, White & The Blues, the Mu-
in Lakeland and is the only
seum’s annual wine tasting and blues concert benefit will take place on October 22.
museum serving Polk County that The theme this year is Voodoo Lounge, and Grammy Award nominee Ruthie Foster
is nationally accredited by will take to the stage. VIP tickets are $75 per person and include admission at 7pm
the American Association of Mu-
for the wine tasting, great hors d’oeuvres, performance, and an open bar all night.
General Admission is $30 per person and includes admission at 9pm, hors d’oeuvres,
seums. Museum Summer Hours
the performance, and a cash bar. To purchase tickets, call Pal at 863-688-7743 x240.
are 10am - 4pm, Tuesday through For families, several events will keep the kiddies entertained. First, on September
Saturday. The Museum is closed 18, 11-3pm, come out for Family Day, a FREE fun-filled day with a global theme. The
on Sunday, Monday and major first 300 school age children through the door will receive a FREE bag of art supplies!
Then on October 29, pop in for our Family Halloween Party from 4 - 7pm. Admis-
holidays. Admission is
sion is $5 per participant and includes a scavenger hunt, Halloween themed games,
$5 for adults, $4 for Seniors age candy, and great Halloween art projects. Finally, for those who’d like a taste of an-
62 & older, and FREE for other culture, the Museum will offer a Day of the Dead Celebration and Workshop
Members, Students (K-College), on Saturday, October 30, from 1-3:30pm. Admission is $2 per participant (regular
Museum admission applies to adults) and includes art activities, candy, and more!
and Children. The Museum
The Fall event season ends with the annual Holiday Luncheon and Gems &
is wheelchair accessible. Jewels Artist Market on Thursday, November 18. Area jewelry and wearables art-
For more information call ists will set up their booths in our lobby for your holiday shopping pleasure. Admis-
863-688-7743 or visit sion to Gems & Jewels is free. For those who’d like to enjoy lunch while they are here,
the Holiday Luncheon will take place at 11am. There is a cost for the luncheon (TBA),
www.PolkMuseumofArt.org.
which is always catered by one of Polk County’s great catering companies. Reserva-
tions are required. Call 863-688-7743 x238.

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Fun-Filled Fall Adventures Abound

At Explorations V Children’s Museum


Fall at Explorations V Children’s Museum is prime harvest season for an abundant crop of hands-on,
fun-filled adventures in learning. Weekly programming, the return of Home School Workshops
following the summer break, MEGA Monday for Moms & Dads, BOO! Bash and Pilgrim Day
along with Explorations V’s three floors of kid-powered exhibits will certainly fill up silos of interactive fun!

The museum hosts weekly programming Monday through Friday at 10:30a.m. each day. Magical Monday,
Terrific Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, Thrilling Thursday and Fun Friday offer creative, imaginative educational
sessions that engage children in reading, school readiness, culinary and creative arts as well as science
and math. There’s no need to pre-register since each day’s session is included with museum admission.

Home School Workshops will resume on Thursday, September 9 for the 2010-2011 school year. Home School
Workshops feature a science series and a cultural arts series and are held on the second
Thursday of each month from September to May. Sessions are divided into age groups from 5-8
and from 8-14. Classes will accommodate a maximum of 24 students but a minimum
of 10 students is required to hold a class. Pre-registration and pre-payment are
required to hold a place in class. If the registration fee is paid by the Friday previous to
the session, the fee is $12 per child for non-museum members and $7 for members.
Classes will also be held on October 14 and November 11.

On Monday, September 27, Explorations V will once again host MEGA Monday for Moms & Dads
from 10am to 1pm. This family expo features information on local family-friendly services, products and
resources while introducing families to the hands-on, kid-powered exhibits and arts and science programs
available at Explorations V Children’s Museum. Museum admission is free during the hours of the event.

BOO! Bash, will be held on Friday, October 29 from 10am to 1pm. Children and families are encouraged to
dress up in their favorite storybook, cartoon or super hero character (no scary monsters, please) and
experience heaps of hands-on Halloween fun at activity stations throughout the museum. Trick-or-treating
has never been so exciting!! All activities are included with admission while supplies last.

Celebrate America’s early days during Pilgrim Day on Saturday, November 20. Festivities will run from
10am until 3pm. Themed activities will take visitors on a journey back in time and offer a glimpse into
the life of our nation’s settlers. Activities will be located on each of the museum’s three floors
and are included with museum admission.

Explorations V Children’s Museum is located at


109 North Kentucky Avenue in downtown Lakeland.
Hours are Monday-Saturday, 9am-5:30pm. Admission
prices are $5 per person. Senior citizens, 65 and older,
are $2.50. General admission (excluding some special
www.explorationsv.com events) for children under two and museum members
is free. Details regarding exhibits, camps, programs,
parties or field trips can be obtained by calling
863-687-3869 or emailing info@explorationsv.com.

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Calling
A l l Ki d
Polk County Kids Tag Art invites 5th graders
across Polk County to create a license plate
using their own creative design!
s!
This September will kick off the 5th year that fifth grade art students from across Polk County
will once again be able to use their talents in drawing a design that can be printed
on a plastic tag as a gift or keepsake for family and friends. Fifth graders from public,
charter, private and home schools are invited to participate. Top designs from each school
will be selected for Awards of Distinction and those tags will become part of a traveling
exhibit that will be on display throughout Polk County for the rest of the school year.

100 percent of all proceeds from the sale of tags


remains with each school for teacher art supplies.
Polk County Kids Tag Art is made possible by our Major (DaVinci) Sponsor:

In association with: Douglass Screen Printers, Polk Education Foundation, Alpha Graphics, Polk County Schools,
Junior Woman’s Club of Lakeland, Polk Museum of Art, Ridge Art Association, Polk Arts Alliance,
Lake Wales Arts Council, Inc. and the Polk County Tax Collector’s Office, who has hosted the program since 2006.

To learn more about this creative program and to see prior years’
Award of Distinction artwork, visit www.PolkTaxes.com.
For more information, please contact the
Polk County Tax Collector’s Office at (863) 534-4722.

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Polk County
Hall of Fame
Polk County Public Schools Hall of Fame Inductees
Two of the newest inductees into the Polk County Public Schools Hall of Fame are artists.
Joann Balingit - poet laureate of Delaware, graduate of Lakeland High School.
Robert Stackhouse, interntationally known artist - works in collaboration with his wife Carol
Mickett (also an artist) under the identity Mickett/Stackhouse, graduate of Auburndale High School.
Auburndale High School didn’t even have an art program when he went to school there - and
amazingly now there is a building name to honor him.
Pretty cool - eh?

Book Published
“Success in Exile, Five Decades of Cuban Stories,” by Teresa Vázquez Martínez, President and CEO
of the Institute of Spanish Communication in Lakeland, has published her story and the stories of so
many local Cuban-American families who risked their lives to find freedom in the U.S. The new book
features the success stories of about 25 Cuban families, many of whom are residents of Polk County,
who chose to leave their lives in Cuba behind when Fidel Castro took over. One side of the book is
written in English while the other side is written in Spanish, and it features artwork by Cuban-born
artist Carlos Luna. Copies can be purchased at PMoA and online www.successinexile.com.

Lake Wales Arts Center


Michael Crews Gallery Open Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Local and National Fine Arts Exhibitions


Updike Hall Live Concert Performance Series
Lake Wales Chorale - Lake Wales Youth Chorale
Summer ArtsCamp - Adult Art Classes - Lectures
Rental Space for Special Events

Lake Wales Arts Center


www.lakewalesartscouncil.org
Michael1099 SR 60
Crews East, Lake
Gallery OpenWales, FL • -(863)
Monday 676-8426
Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Local and National Fine Arts Exhibitions


Updike Hall Live Concert Performance Series
Lake Wales Arts Center Lake Wales Chorale - Lake Wales Youth Chorale
Michael Crews Gallery Open Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Summer ArtsCamp - Adult Art Classes - Lectures
Rental Space for Special Events
Local and National Fine Arts Exhibitions
Updike Hall Live Concert Performance Series

Lake Wales Arts Center


Lake Wales Chorale - Lake Wales Youth Chorale
Summer ArtsCamp - Adult Art Classes - Lectures
www.lakewalesartscouncil.org
1099 SR 60 East, Lake Wales, FL • (863) 676-8426
Rental Space for Special Events

32 Michael Crews Gallery Open Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.


Art-i-facts • FALL 2010
Lake Wales Arts Center Welcomes
New Executive Director
My name is Karl Hesser. I am privileged to have been selected by the Lake Wales Arts Council
Board in late April to be the new Executive Director. I have had a long career in the arts, most
recently with the Sarasota Opera Association and the Florida Grand Opera, and have been involved
in the arts, theater and education. I am looking forward to meeting each of you and hope that you
are as excited as I am by the many special events in place for the upcoming season.
These first few weeks have been busy as I have been learning my way around, meeting the community, and working
with your outstanding Board and extraordinary group of volunteers. The results will be revealed soon on our re-designed
website: www.lakewalesartscouncil.org. The new website will carry all the current information on programs and activities,
and include links to collaborating organizations and even a Facebook page!
One of my first discoveries was the depth and breadth of talent revealed by the 8th Annual Marilyn Newell Youth
Music Festival. I was truly impressed with the musical talent of the students, the evident excellence of the level of their
teachers, and dedication of our volunteers.
The annual ArtsCamp is currently underway. Gus Morcate and Micky Caban taught classes in the first two-week ses-
sion on watercolors, ceramics, puppetry, world drumming and show chorus. Alicia Walton, Christie Fitzgerald-Becker,
Lois Kimball, and Anne Rosenvald Moore are teaching classes in music-theater, painting techniques, principles of drawing
and how to use color in the second two-week session. For the first time, the Arts Council is also working to provide art to
the Boys & Girls Club, enriching their curriculum. They began with the rare opportunity to work with Therman Statom,
whose installation in glass Plantando Arboles/Citrus has been on exhibit in the Michael Crews Gallery. Their work is be-
ing installed in the Boys & Girls Club, as a reminder of how their personal art affects the lives of those around them. They
have also been able to work with Lois Kimball. The classes grew much larger than anyone anticipated and we are already
planning to repeat the project again next year.
Under the direction of Cathy Montero, the early auditions for the Youth Chorale were held in June. When the next au-
ditions are held at the beginning of the school year, we anticipate this program will build on past success and continue to
grow.
The adult Lake Wales Chorale under Robert Wilson will continue to recruit members and in September will resume its
rehearsal schedule toward some outstanding concerts planned for December. If you are not a member now, please consider
joining this premier ensemble.
The Performing Arts Committee has secured a remarkably varied series for the 2010-2011 season including flamenco
dance, a piano virtuoso, chamber music, jazz, and a special one-man show of Charles Dickens creating “A Christmas Car-
ol.” More details will be sent to you soon, along with ticket ordering information. Order early to reserve your seats!
The Exhibition Committee is arranging for nationally known artists to be hosted in the Michael Crews Gallery. Our
next exhibit, opening September 9, will be “Revival!” This exhibit of Eleanor Dickinson’s drawings, paintings and period
items reflects the American Tent Revival Tradition and its influence on rural America. This exhibit has been seen nation-
ally, including at the Corcoran in Washington, DC and some parts of the exhibit are included in the permanent collection
of the University of Tennessee.
With thanks to Betty and Roger Hill, we will welcome the Lois Hill Jewelry benefit sale on November 12 and 13 – just
in time for holiday shopping! Please mark your calendars and look for future announcements.
More “Fun-fundraisers” are in the works including our very successful Movable-Feast progressive dinner held for the
first time last spring, and a special Gala honoring the 40th Anniversary of the Lake Wales Art Show. As always, your par-
ticipation and your support will be needed to keep the programs and activities of the Arts Council alive and growing.
In the interim, I hope that those of you who are in town will stop by, see the vibrant spirit at your Arts Center, and in-
troduce yourselves. Those of you who have some time on your hands, we can use more volunteers to man the reception
desk, help us clear out and organize our jumbled storage areas, help get out mailings, or talk to Jean Donaldson about your
talents and interests and we will try to find a place to maximize your skills.
My best wishes to you all and thank you for entrusting your Arts Council to me. With your help and support, I look
forward to an exciting future.

Sincerely,
Karl W Hesser, Executive Director
Lake Wales Arts Council, Inc.

1099 S.R. 60 E. • PO Box 608 • Lake Wales, FL 33859-0608 • Phone: 863-676-8426 • Fax: 863-676-1117

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The Historic Lake Wales Society and Depot Museum are happy to announce the opening of its
35th Annual Quilt Show entitled How to Make an American Quilt. This year’s display will consist of
quilts and needlecraft items on loan from the local residents as well as the Depot Museum’s very
own quilt collection. The exhibit will contain both cherished heirlooms as well as newer creations,
and every quilt is as special and unique as the artists who forged them. Visitors will be surprised
and delighted by the various techniques and colorful patterns represented in this year’s exhibit.
Our featured quilter will also have works on display. Quilts have had numerous and varied uses
in the United States. They have provided warmth in cold weather, they were utilized as precious
gifts for special occasions, they were used as fundraisers, they provided a history of a community
or family, and they were used as memorials. Quilts and their construction have provided social
occasions for women to gather together and accomplish a needed task. Today, quilters hold on
to these past traditions while also reaching toward the future. With constant new inventions in
sewing techniques and equipment, the world of quilting is undergoing evolutions in growth and
change. The exhibit will be open and available for viewing from September until November. In
conjunction with Lake Wales’ annual Pioneer Days, held this year on October 30-31, the Depot
will host a quilt reception on Friday, October 29 during the open house of the CSX historic corridor.
Please check with the Depot in October for more information on this event.

Starting in November, the museum will feature its annual exhibit of vintage toys, dollhouses, and
miniatures. We will have on display, multiple decorated dollhouses, tiny miniatures produced by
local artists, and a vast array of antique toys to correlate with the holiday season. This exhibit will
be on display from mid to late November until January 2011.

Other annual exhibits displayed in the museum feature vintage clothing, Native American arti-
facts, and patriotism in the United States.

The Depot also offers several permanent exhibits pertaining to local culture and industry such as:
citrus, cattle, turpentine, and railroading. Also, we feature a large display and memorabilia high-
lighting the history of Lake Wales.

The museum, a converted train depot dating to 1928, is one of four buildings on Lake Wales’ his-
toric corridor. Also included are the Children’s Museum, a current location for meetings, the Stu-
art House, founding father’s E. C. Stuart family home, and the Yellow Depot, a 1916 train depot
that currently houses the Lake Wales Model Railroad Club’s extensive layout.

Depot Museum is open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm.


It is conveniently located at 325 S. Scenic Highway in Lake Wales. Please visit our website at
www.historiclakewales.org, or for more information, please call Stephanie Carter, curator
at 863-678-4209, or email us at lakewalesdepot@gmail.com.

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The 35th Annual Lake Wales Pioneer Days will be held
on October 30-31, 2010 on the shores of beautiful
Lake Wailes. This festive event will begin with the
Annual Quilt Reception to be held Friday night
October 29, 2010 at the Depot Museum from 5pm –
7pm and again on Saturday afternoon from 1-5pm.
Pioneer Days will run from 9am – 5pm on
Saturday and from 11am – 4pm on Sunday.
Special events include Pioneer Hour at 10am on
Saturday with the naming of this year’s Pioneer of
the Year. At noon there will be an antique car
parade, and at 4pm on Sunday there will be a
Community Worship Service held at the lake.
Other activities include a free architectural
carriage tour both days, elephants and pony
rides, a rock climb, children’s rides & games,
entertainment both days, food, crafts, demonstrators,
re-enactors, and much more. There is no charge for
admission to the event and parking is free. Applications
are available for booth space at $60 for a 10x10 space.
There are also applications available for the Antique Car
Parade that will be held Saturday October 30th at noon.
There is no cost to participate in the Car Parade. It is
organized by Jim and Sue Maggard and includes a
variety of antique cars and tractors.
This event is sponsored by the
Citizens Bank & Trust, the Central
Florida Visitors and Convention
Bureau, the Lakeland Ledger,
Ridge Printing, Wal-Mart,
Fields Cadillac, Publix Super
Markets, Steve Sorensen
Chevrolet, 97 Country & 98 Max,
the Lake Wales Medical Center,
Florida’s Natural Growers, the Flyer,
Bunting, Tripp, & Ingley, the City of
Lake Wales, Historic Lake Wales
Society, and the Depot Museum.


For more information call
863-678-4182 x270 or email
jnanek@cityoflakewales.com.

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Polly Tetrault
Butterfly Magnet

Haines City Community Theatre


announces its

2010-2011 SEASON
The mainstage season will open with “A Nice Family Gathering“ by Phil Olson. It’s
HCCT KIDS!, a division of the first holiday since Dr. Lundeen passed away and the Lundeen clan is gathering for
Haines City Community Thanksgiving dinner. When the youngest son Carl arrives, he quickly sees that Mom is
Theatre will be performing behaving strangely, but soon he has an even stranger family member to deal with - his
“Wonderland! The Musical father who appears as a ghost that only Carl can see and hear. Dr. Lundeen’s mission
Adventures of a Girl Named
is to get Carl to tell Mom that he loved her, something implied but never spoken during
Alice,” by James DeVita
their 41 years of marriage. Auditions will be held on September 20th & 21st at 7:00
with music by Bill Francoeur.
p.m. Performance dates will be November 12-14 and 19-21.
“Wonderland!” is an un-
The second play of the season will be “London Suite” by Neil Simon. America’s pre-
abashedly silly adaptation
of Lewis Carroll’s “Through mier comic playwright returns to the form of two of his earlier successes, “Plaza Suite”
the Looking Glass.” With and “California Suite,” when he crosses the Atlantic for a suite of hilarious comedies set
hip-hopping music, it is an in a deluxe London hotel, a sedate place until some of Simon’s trademark characters
upbeat, coming-of-age story check in. Auditions will be held on December 6th & 7th at 7:00 p.m. Performance dates
that audiences of all ages will be February 18-20 and 25-27.
will adore! Performance The regular season will conclude with “The Premature Corpse” by Mike Johnson.
dates will be July 30th On the surface a “love triangle” tale, the scene is a hotel room, where we meet a man
through August 7th on in the government witness protection program and his not-so-loving wife. Throw in the
Friday and Saturday wife’s lover and a gung-ho government agent, and you have a thriller that twists and
evenings at 7:30 p.m. turns until the very end. Auditions will be held on February 21st and 22nd at 7:00 p.m.
Performance dates will be April 8-10 and 15-17.

Haines City Community Theatre is located in the Clay Cut Center at 801 Ledwith Avenue in Haines City.
All mainstage productions run on Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m.
Ticket prices are $10.00 per show or $25.00 for a season ticket which includes all three shows.
For further information call the theatre at (863) 421-1893 or visit the website at www.hainescitytheatre.com

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September 2010
Unpland Improv - Sept. 17 @ Mi Casa Café: 7:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.
October 2010
Unpland Improv TV - Oct. 8 @ Bolin Studio: 6:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.
Faculty Recital - Oct. 11 @ 1st Presbyterian (Presbyterian Series): 7:30 p.m.
Unpland Improv - Oct. 15 @ Mi Casa Café: 7:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.
A Night at the Opera...Scenes - Oct. 16 @ Polk Museum of Art: 7:00 p.m. • $12 General/$7 Seniors & Students
Voice Faculty Recital - Oct. 18 @ 1st Presbyterian (Presbyterian Series): 7:30 p.m.
The Fantasticks - Oct. 29-31 @ Bush Chapel: 7:30 p.m. (Fri/Sat), 2:30 p.m. (Sat/Sun) • $15 General/$10 Seniors & Students
November 2010
Chamber Strings - Nov. 1 @ 1st Presbyterian (Presbyterian Series): 7:30 p.m.
Unpland Improv TV - Nov. 5 @ Bolin Studio: 6:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.
Jazz Band - Nov. 8 @ Bush Chapel: 7:30 p.m. • $5 General/$3 Seniors & Students
The Man Who Came to Dinner - Nov. 12-14 @ Polk Theatre: 7:30 p.m. (Fri/Sat), 2:30 p.m. (Sat/Sun)
• $15 General/$10 Seniors & Students
Concert Choir - Nov. 15 @ 1st Presbyterian (Presbyterian Series): 7:30 p.m.
December 2010
Christmas Concert - Dec. 4 @ Bush Chapel: 7:30 p.m.
Theatrical Dance Showcase - Dec. 9 @ Bush Chapel: 7:30 p.m. • $5 General
Unpland Improv TV - Dec. 10 @ Bolin Studio: 6:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.
January 2011
An Evening with Mark Lowry - Jan. 19 @ Polk Theatre: 7:30 p.m. • $25 Orchestra & Loge/$15 Mezzanine & Balcony
Contemporary Ensemble - Jan. 21 @ Bush Chapel: 7:30 p.m.
Young-Ah Tak - Jan. 24 @ 1st Presbyterian (Presbyterian Series): 7:30 p.m.
Unpland Improv - Jan. 28 @ Mi Casa Café: 7:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.
February 2011
Faculty String Recital - Feb. 7 @ 1st Presbyterian (Presbyterian Series): 7:30 p.m.
Unpland Improv TV - Feb. 11 @ Bolin Studio: 6:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.
fX Concert - Feb. 18-19 @ Bush Chapel: 7:30 p.m. (Fri/Sat), 2:30 p.m. (Sat) • $5 General/$3 Seniors & Students
Unpland Improv - Feb. 25 @ Mi Casa Café: 7:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.
Masterworks Concert - Feb. 28 @ 1st Presbyterian (Presbyterian Series): 7:30 p.m.
March 2011
Chamber Music - Mar. 18 @ Bush Chapel: 7:30 p.m.
Unpland Improv TV - Mar. 18 @ Bolin Studio: 6:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.
180 Film Festival - Mar. 19 @ Bush Chapel: 1:00 p.m. • $5 General
Soul Food - Mar. 25-26 @ Bolin Studio: 7:30 p.m. (Fri/Sat), 2:30 p.m. (Sat) • $5 General/$3 Seniors & Students
Orchestra Concert - Mar. 25 @ Bush Chapel: 7:30 p.m.
April 2011
Othello - Apr. 1-3 @ Polk Theatre: 7:30 p.m. (Fri/Sat), 2:30 p.m. (Sat/Sun) • $15 General/$10 Seniors & Students
Piano Trio - Apr. 4 @ 1st Presbyterian (Presbyterian Series): 7:30 p.m.
A Night on Broadway - Apr. 7 @ Bush Chapel: 7:30 p.m. • $5 General/$3 Seniors & Students
Unpland Improv TV - Apr. 8 @ Bolin Studio: 6:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.
Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming - Apr. 14-17 (a joint production with Lakeland Community Theatre)
@ Bush Chapel: 7:30 p.m. (Thurs-Sun), 2:00 p.m.(Sat/Sun) • $20 General/$15 College Student (ID)/$10 18 & under
Jazz Band - Apr. 15 @ Trinity Presbyterian: 7:30 p.m. • $5 General/$3 Seniors & Students
Choral Concert - Apr. 25 @ 1st Presbyterian (Presbyterian Series): 7:30 p.m.
Wind Ensemble Concert - Apr. 28 @ Bush Chapel: 7:30 p.m.
Theatrical Dance Showcase - Apr. 29 @ Polk Theatre: 7:30 p.m. • $15 General/$10 Seniors & Students
NOTE: Bolin Studio, Bush Chapel & Mi Casa Café are located on the Southeastern University Campus
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Rich in cultural and heritage diversity, Polk County offers a variety of museums and historic landmarks
that are an important part of Florida history.

Vintage Sheet Music Downtown Walking Ghost Tours


Collection Polk County Historical Museum, Bartow – Oct. 20 -22
Polk County Historical Museum, (863) 534-4386 or tommuir@polk-county.net
Bartow – Through Sept. 30
(863) 534-4386 Pioneer Days
or tommuir@polk-county.net Lake Wales – Oct. 29-30
(863) 678-4209 or www.historiclakewales.com
Cow Camp at
Lake Kissimmee 10th Annual Quilts and Tea Festival
State Park Davenport Historic District
Lake Wales – Weekends, Oct. thru April Davenport – Nov. 12-13
(863) 696-1112 or (863) 422-2267 or www.quiltsandtea.com
www.floridastateparks.org/lakekissimmee
Florida Flywheelers
Cracker Storytelling Festival 15th Annual Fall Fuel Up
Homeland Heritage Park, Homeland – Oct. 9 Show featuring antique
(863) 534-3766 or engines and tractors.
GaryHacking@polk-county.net Fort Meade – Nov. 10-13
www.floridaflywheelers.org
Visit our historic landmarks.
Florida Flywheelers
Polk County Historical Museum Christmas In
& Genealogical Library – Bartow
The Village
Homeland Heritage Park – Homeland
Fort Meade
Lake Wales Museum and
Cultural Center – Lake Wales Dec. 10 -11 and 17-18
L.B. Brown House Museum – Bartow www.floridaflywheelers.org
Historic Dundee Depot Museum – Dundee
Fort Meade Historical Museum – Fort Meade
For more information or to check out other exciting things to do
Frostproof Historical Society
and Museum – Frostproof in Central Florida, log on to www.VisitCentralFlorida.org
Historic Polk Theatre – Lakeland or call 800-828-7655, code ART.
Women’s Club and
Historic Museum – Winter Haven
The Carillon and Pinewood Estates
at Bok Tower Gardens – Lake Wales
Mulberry Phosphate Museum – Mulberry
For more landmarks, go to www.VisitCentralFlorida.org
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