Apr 16-22 in the Heart of the Arts, Central Florida’s Polk County

Apr 17: Lunch and Learn – “Florida at the Movies” Bring your brown bag lunch for the Polk County Historical Museum’s new Lunch and Learn Series. The free lectures begin at noon on the third Tuesday of each month. The Museum is location in the old County Courthouse at 100 E Main St, Bartow. www.polkcountymuseum.org, or phone (863) 534-4386. Apr 18: Spring Fashion... Read More

Jan 26: Elvis Lives – The Ultimate Tribute

By special permission from Elvis Presley Enterprises…Four memorable eras, four fabulous Elvis’, forever shared with the entire world! ELVIS LIVES is a pulse-racing , muti-media, musical journey across Elvis’ life, featuring the finalists from Elvis Presley Enterprises’ WORLDWIDE ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST CONTEST. Audiences “Can’t Help Falling... Read More

Jan 20: Serena Ebhardt – “In One Era and Out the Other”

January 20 – 7:30pm Serena Ebhardt: In One Era & Out the Other Vanguard School, 22000 US27, Lake Wales Serena Ebhardt, actress, singer, director and producer presents the one-woman show “In One Era and Out the Other” on January 20, 2012 at 7:30 pm at the Vanguard School Performing Arts Center, 22000 Highway 27, Lake Wales.  This performance is part of the Lake Wales Arts... Read More

Oct 21-23: This Weekend in Florida’s Heart of the Arts

October is National Arts & Humanities Month and Polk County is celebrating in a big way with more than 100 arts and cultural activities happening in the Heart of the Arts during the month. Oct 21 Ghosts of Bartow Walking Tours, 9 to 11 pm at Polk County Historical Museum, Bartow. $25.00 includes a light reception, Polk Proud T-shirt and commemorative photograph. Not recommended... Read More

Oct 15-16 in the Heart of the Arts (HotArts)

This weekend  in the Heart of the Arts Saturday, October 15 Boktoberfest Plant Sale & Celebration from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bok Tower Garden’s third annual Boktoberfest will have free admission and family fun from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy live entertainment, German food, craft beers, tree climbing, children’s activities and unique plants for sale. Tom MacCubbin, Florida’s... Read More

Oct 7-9: This Weekend in the Heart of the Arts

It’s National Arts & Humanities Month and we are celebrating in the Heart of the Arts in a big way.  There are more than 100 arts and cultural activities taking place during October. Attend arts activities this month and register for a chance to win awesome “ARTS” prizes! The rules are easy. Look for the Heart of the Arts Logo at participating arts and cultural events... Read More

This Weekend in Polk

Friday, September 23 The Full Monty, Theatre Winter Haven, 7:30pm A feel good celebration of devotion and camaraderie. Layered with a tightly woven storyline and numerous show-stopping musical numbers, this stage adaptation of the film garnered ten Tony Award nominations including Best Original Score and Best Musical. The Box Office is open Tuesday-Friday from 1-6pm and 1 1/2... Read More

Race for the Arts: Bloomin’ 5k Photos

Polk Arts Alliance Race for the Arts: Bloomin’ 5k Run & Fun Walk took place on Saturday, March 5th starting and ending at Historic Fort Blount Park in Bartow.  View and download race photos from the Polk Arts Photo Stream by clicking here. Results will be posted early next week. View the video below to learn why volunteers and runners were at Fort Blount Park in Bartow early... Read More

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PAA is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Polk County Board of County Commissioners. Art-i-facts Magazine is funded in part by revenue from the Florida "State of the Arts" license plate program and the Central Florida Visitors and Convention Bureau.