On-going Exhibitions in the Heart of the Arts
Portrait of William Hampton Johnson Ongoing Exhibitions: Through May 26: “Polk in the War Between the States.” Polk County Historical Museum, Bartow. Free. 863-534-4386. orwww.polkcountymuseum.org. Through May 26: From the Flat Files, a look at the previously unframed pieces of the Permanent Collection. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-7743 or PolkMuseumofArt.org. Through... Read More
Feb 14-May 26: Exhibit “Polk in the War Between the States”
Portrait of William Hampton Johnson Polk in the War Between the States Exhibit at the Polk County Historical Museum, Bartow. Free. Call 863-534-4386 or visit www.polkcountymuseum.org. Read More
June-August: Patriotic Exhibit
The Historic Lake Wales Society Depot Museum will have a patriotic exhibit. Museum hours are 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday and from 10am-4pm on Saturday. Entry is $2 adults/$1 children. Phone: 863-676-5160. Read More
May 15-Sep 1: “WWI at 98 Years” Exhibit
Photo: Courtesy: Polk County Historical Association - James Van Fleet in WWI Uniform ca. 1914 Exhibit highlights events surrounding the year 1914. In a display of our local patriotism, young men prepared to go to war in Europe. Admission to the museum is free. The museum is open 9am to 5pm. Tuesday through Friday and 9am to 3pm. on Saturday. The museum is located at 100 East Main... Read More
Lake Wales Depot Museum
The Depot Museum in Lake Wales is open from 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday and 10am-4pm on Saturday. Admission is $2 for adults & $1 for children under 12. The Depot Museum phone number is 863-676-5160. Read More
Mar 2-8: Scholastic Book Fair at Explorations V
LAKELAND, FL (February 22, 2012 ) Explorations V Children’s Museum, located at 109 North Kentucky Avenue in Downtown Lakeland, has announced a Scholastic Book Fair, “Soar Skyward Through Reading,” to be held March 2-8 in the museum. The hours of the book fair are from 9am to 5:30 pm during the museum’s regular business hours. The book fair will be held... Read More
Feb 1-Mar 1: Letters of Inquiry being accepted for grants in Emerging Fields, Literature and Performing Arts
On February 1, 2012, Creative Capital will begin to accept online Letters of Inquiry for grants in Emerging Fields, Literature and Performing Arts. The Letter of Inquiry Form for Film/Video and Visual Arts is now closed; however, the Letter of Inquiry Form for Emerging Fields, Performing Arts and Literature will open on February 1, 2012, and will be open until March 1. To be eligible... Read More
On Tuesdays in December: Antique Car Showcase
December 6, 13, 20 & 27: Antique Car Showcase from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. See Model A’s and other vintage cars from Florida Flywheelers will be on display at Pinewood Estate every Tuesday through December. Included with general admission. 863-676-1408; www.boktowergardens.org Read More
