Avon Park Fl Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts February 9th 2019

Fri, Feb. 1

FLORIDA LIVING, FLORIDA GIVING Style SHOW, EXPO AND Luncheon: x:xxx a.m. to two:thirty p.chiliad. Feb. 1, Lake Eva Event Center, 799 Johns Ave., Haines City, $35, includes lunch, Doris Abramson 863-420-2371, dnabramson@gmail.com. The GFWC Four Corners Junior Woman'due south Club 2019 charity fashion show with catering provided by Carrabba's Italian Grill and fashions courtesy of Chico's in Lakeland. There will exist a silent auction, souvenir basket raffle and businesses with goods and services of interest to women. Proceeds get the the Florida GFWC initiative Book Heroes that focuses on improving literacy skills by donating books to children who might not otherwise have them in their homes. The event also raises funds for scholarships through the Polk Didactics Foundation, the Education Foundation of Osceola County and other charitable organizations.

Fume ON THE H2o: 6 to 11 p.m. Feb. 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. February. 2, Citrus Heart Boys & Girls Clubs, $10 donation Fri dark, children 12 and younger are gratis, $1 donation Saturday, purchase of pig bucks required to buy food, $five premier parking, gratuitous park and ride at Champions Church, 1801 Havendale Blvd., NW, Winter Haven, www.SmokeOnTheWaterWH.com. Friday entertainment includes Duke Barr and T. Michaels, Ben Meyer (Bonfire), 1969 Ring and fireworks. Sabbatum amusement includes the Blue Rooster Band, Nathan Baldwin Band, Have Gun Volition Travel, The Legendary JC's, Soul two Earth, Ben Meyer, Almost At that place, water ski show and more. All gain benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs in Winter Haven, Lake Wales and Haines City.

First Fri MUSIC: vi:30 to 8 p.m. first Fridays, Central Park, downtown Winter Haven, 863-297-9387. Featuring the Pickin' in the Park Band.

DENNIS STOUGHMATT: 7 p.thousand. Feb. i, Lundyville Music Hall, 600 Lundy Road, Auburndale, $10, food and drinks available for purchase, 863-984-1144.

UNPLAND IMPROV: vii and 9 p.m. Feb. ane, Southeastern Academy, Bolin Studio, thousand Longfellow Blvd., Lakeland, $two, 863-667-5657, www.seu.edu/arts/events.

RICH & CO.: seven to 10 p.m. Feb. 1, Grove Roots Brewing Co., 302 Third St. SW, Winter Haven, free, 863-291-0700, info@groveroots.com.

ELISABETH VON TRAPP: 7 p.thou. February. 1, Beacon Colina Fellowship, 220 West. Beacon Road, Lakeland, free with a $10 suggested donation.

"STEEL MAGNOLIAS": 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, two p.m. Sundays, Feb. 1-3, Lake Wales Little Theatre, 411 N. 3rd St., Lake Wales, $eighteen adults, $12 children ages eighteen and younger, 863-676-1266, lakewaleslittletheatre@lwlt.org, lwlt.org. The action is gear up in Truvy's beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are "anybody" come to have their hair done.

Saturday, February. 2

CRUISIN' WINTER Haven: 4 to 9 p.m. first Saturdays, downtown Winter Haven, costless, 863-291-5656. Event features vendors, activities for families and children, entertainment, door prizes, and raffles. Relish great music from the 1950s along with a cruising display of all the cars at the cease of the evening.

HARMONY DARK SKY STAR PARTY: 4 to ten p.m. Feb. 2, Bok Belfry Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales, included with full general admission, 863-676-1408, boktowergardens.org. Learn about the nighttime sky with astronomers, meet animals that survive in the dark and enjoy a special astronomy inspired carillon concert. Speakers include NASA astronaut Story Musgrave.

GOLDEN YEARS COUNTRY BAND: 6 to 8 p.m. Saturdays, Village Lakeland Lakeside Social club, 3574 Lazy Lake Bulldoze N., Lakeland, free, food available for purchase.

TRIBUTE ARTIST MUSIC SERIES - THE DUKES: Doors open up six:15 p.m., show 7 p.m. February. 2, Ramon Theater, 11 East. Wall St., Frostproof, $25, 863-635-7222, info@ramontheater.com, www.ramontheater.com.

SUMMER CURTIS TRIO: 7 to 10 p.one thousand. Feb. two, Grove Roots Brewing Co., 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven, complimentary, 863-291-0700, info@groveroots.com.

JON SECADA: 7 p.m. Feb. 2, South Florida State Higher, Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts, 600 Westward. College Drive, Avon Park, $30-$fifty, 863-784-7178, world wide web.sfscarts.org.

RICHARD SMITH AND JULIE ADAMS: Doors open 6:45 p.m., concert 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2, Wintertime Haven accost given upon reservation, $15 suggested donation, Sally Anderson at 863-293-1510, sandhd@verizon.net. Lakeside Music Room concert featuring classical, state, bluegrass and jazz on guitar and cello.

"DON'T Clothes FOR DINNER": vii:thirty p.m. Saturdays, ii:30 p.thousand. Sundays through Feb. ten, Haines City Customs Theatre, 303 Ledwith Ave., Haines City, $18, 863-421-1893, hainescitytheatre.com. In a stylishly converted French farmhouse, Bernard is hoping to entertain his mistress for the weekend. He is in the process of packing his married woman off to her mother and has fifty-fifty invited his all-time friend Robert forth as an alibi. What could peradventure go incorrect?

Dominicus, Feb. 3

THE BUNKELYS: 10 a.grand. February. iii, Gibsonia Baptist Church, 5440 U.S. 98 Due north., Lakeland, free, 863-858-3321.

LAKELAND CONCERT BAND: Preshow i:45 p.m., concert 2:30 to 4:thirty p.m. Feb. three, Florida Southern College, Branscomb Auditorium, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, gratis, 813-716-2577, www.lakelandconcertband.org.

THE DIAMONDS: 2 p.m. Feb. 3, Polk State College, Fine Arts Theatre, 999 Ave. H NE, Wintertime Haven, $30 general public, 863-297-1050, www.polk.edu/the-arts/box-office, boxoffice@polk.edu.

DREW WILLIAMS: ii to 5 p.one thousand. Feb. 3, Grove Roots Brewing Co., 302 Third St. SW, Winter Haven, costless, 863-291-0700, info@groveroots.com.

JADED: 3 to 7 p.m. Feb. three, Caribbean area Bay Bar, 1004 S. Lake Howard Drive, Winter Haven, no cover, 863-294-6778.

Monday, Feb. iv

OPEN MIC NIGHT: six to 9 p.m. first Mondays, Gram Parsons' Derry Downwards, 297 Fifth St. NW, Winter Haven, free, 863-295-9422, gpderrydown@gmail.com, www.gpderrydown.com.

DAVID FEHERTY: 7:30 p.thousand. Feb. four, RP Funding Middle, 701 Due west. Lime St., Lakeland, $68-$189, parking $ten, 888-397-0100, 863-834-8111, www.rpfundingcenter.com.

Tuesday, Feb. 5

PHIL DIRT AND THE DOZERS: 1:xxx p.m. Feb. 5, South Florida Land Higher, Alan Jay Wildstein Heart for the Performing Arts, 600 W. Higher Drive, Avon Park, $21-$28, 863-784-7178, www.sfscarts.org.

FROSTPROOF JAMBOREE: 7 p.1000. Tuesdays, 2 p.m. Thursdays, through March 28, Metropolis Hall Complex Auditorium, 111 W. Offset St., Frostproof, $5 at the door, gratuitous parking, concessions bachelor for purchase, world wide web.facebook.com/infrostpoofflorida, frostproofjamboree@gmail.com. With country, comedy, bluegrass, dejection and gospel. Includes PasSing Thru Country Music Band and special guests.

BALLROOM/LATIN/SWING DANCE CLASSES: Beginner 7 to eight p.m., intermediate/advanced 8 to 9 p.thousand. Tuesdays through April 23, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $64 per person/xvi week session ($iv per class in advance), Kelly Recreation Complex, 863-834-3284, instructor Mary Dague 863-683-6314, Dancindague@yahoo.com. Students may register at whatsoever time during the 16-week session at a prorated charge per unit.

BUTTONS & BOWS Square AND Round DANCE Social club: 7 to 7:30 p.m. early rounds; vii:30 to ix:30 p.thou. alternating squares and rounds; 2nd and fourth Tuesdays, Magnolia Building, 702 E. Orange St., Lakeland, $4 per person members, $5 per person nonmembers; spectators are gratuitous, 863-224-3393, sqdncfan@gmail.com. Mainstream and plus level squares and stage 2-4 level rounds (choreographed ballroom). Professional licensed and insured callers and cuers.

TEA & SYMPHONY: 5:45 to seven p.m. February. 5, Florida Presbyterian Homes Chapel, 909 S. Lakeside Ave., Lakeland, $nineteen, 863-688-3743, imperialsymphony.org, info@imperialsymphony.org. Preconcert lecture with Maestro Mark Thielen, held the Tuesday prior to a Masterworks concert, that provides insights into the works of the upcoming programs.

Wednesday, February. 6

DANCE CLASSES: five to 6 p.m. West Coast Swing; half dozen to 7 p.chiliad., Wednesdays, Winter Oasis Senior Center, 250 S. Lake Silver Drive, Winter Haven, $10 residents, $11 nonresidents, 863-291-5656, 863-604-5060. No partner needed.

ACOUSTIC STAGE: 7 p.chiliad. Feb. 6, Lundyville Music Hall, 600 Lundy Route, Auburndale, free, nutrient and drinks available for buy, 863-984-1144.

"DETROIT": 7:30 p.yard. Feb. half-dozen-7, Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland, $10, 863-603-7529, boxofficelct@gmail.com, www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com. Mary and Ben alive in a suburb near a midsize American city, Ben has just lost his job as a banking company loan officer and is starting a new job operating an net site to requite aid to people who are in debt.

Th, February. 7

FLORIDA MID-Winter REGIONAL: three to vii p.m. Feb. 7, viii a.m. to 4 p.grand. Feb. 8, nine a.k. to five p.m. Feb. nine, RP Funding Center, 701 Due west. Lime St., Lakeland, for pricing visit floridaregional.net, complimentary parking, open to the public ane to 4 p.m. Friday and 9 to 11 a.thousand. Saturday, 407-694-8228, ericsusan5081@att.net, vivello99@gmail.com. The National Association of Sentinel and Clock Collectors Florida Mid-Wintertime Regional Show features thousands of wristwatches, pocket watches, clocks, trade tools, parts, batteries, and accessories for sale that span from the early on 1700s to the present.

Only Country BAND: 6 p.m. Thursdays, Lundyville Music Hall, 600 Lundy Route, Auburndale, $6, food and drinks available for purchase, 863-984-1144.

SENIOR VISUAL ART Showroom - ART GALLERY RECEPTION: 6 p.m. Feb. seven, Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern Higher, 800 E. Palmetto St., Lakeland, free and open to the public, 863-688-7743. Harrison School for the Arts art gallery reception.

S.G. WOODS: vi to nine p.m. Feb. 7, Grove Roots Brewing Co., 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Oasis, free, 863-291-0700, info@groveroots.com.

FOUR SEASONS Dance: seven to ix p.m. Thursdays, Magnolia Edifice, 702 E. Orange St., Lakeland, $six, 863-738-8090 or 863-647-3021. Ballroom and social dancing, live music.

"THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY - THE SOUNDS OF SILENCE": 7:thirty p.k. Feb. 7, RP Funding Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland, $44-$66, parking $10, 888-397-0100, 863-834-8111, www.rpfundingcenter.com.

Friday, February. eight

ZACH BORNHEIMER QUARTET - A TRIBUTE TO JOHN COLTRANE: Master class iv p.thousand., concert 7 to viii:30 p.thou. Feb. eight, Lake Wales Arts Center, 1099 State Road threescore E., Lake Wales, master class free, performance $thirty members, $35 nonmembers, 863-676-8426, world wide web.lakewalesartscouncil.org.

DOWNTOWN DATE NIGHT: 5 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. viii, downtown Lakeland, free, DowntownLKLD.com. Stores volition exist open up belatedly, live music at diverse locations on North Kentucky Avenue, a chance to win up to $500 worth of downtown souvenir certificates and more than.

BALLROOM DANCING CLASS: 6 to viii p.1000., February. 8, Medulla Resource Center, 1049 Parker Road, Lakeland, free, 863-647-4035. No partner needed.

SIZZLIN' SMOKIN' BBQ 2019: 6 to nine p.m. Feb. viii, Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 199 E. Lake Silver Bulldoze, Wintertime Haven, gratuitous, $10 BBQ Sample tickets (five meat samples and two sides), drinks volition be bachelor for purchase, $10 raffle tickets (sold at Nora Mayo Hll prior to the event), for ticket data telephone call 863-291-5656, for more information contact 863-298-7687 or email cstevens@mywinterhaven.com. Proceeds benefit the United Way of Fundamental Florida. Featuring a performance by Micah Shane.

PRAISE IN THE PARK: half-dozen:30 to viii p.thou. 2d Fridays, Fundamental Park, downtown Winter Haven, 863-297-9387. Local church praise bands perform.

"WILLY WONKA": 7 p.m. Feb. 8-nine, two p.thou. Feb. ix-10, All Saints Academy, auditorium, 5001 State Road 540 W., Wintertime Haven, $15 adults, $5 students, 863-293-5980, info@allsaintsacademy.com.

TRIBUTE Artist MUSIC Series - PATSY CLINE: Doors open 6:15 p.m., prove 7 p.m. Feb. ix, Ramon Theater, xi E. Wall St., Frostproof, $25, 863-635-7222, info@ramontheater.com, www.ramontheater.com. Featuring Penny Eckman.

VOICES OF THE PEOPLE: seven p.m. Feb. 8, Rochelle Schoolhouse of the Arts, 1501 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Lakeland, $5 general public, 863-297-1050, world wide web.polk.edu/the-arts/box-office, boxoffice@polk.edu. Appearance at the Rochelle Schoolhouse of the Arts Celebratory Music Concert with Dr. Isrea Butler, trombone, and friends.

BALLET MAGNIFICAT! OMEGA - "HIDING Place": 7 p.m. Feb. eight, Florida Southern College, Branscomb Auditorium, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, $22 adults, $17 children 12 and younger, www.balletmagnificat.com.

TREVOR BYSTROM: 7 to 10 p.m. Feb. viii, Grove Roots Brewing Co., 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven, free, 863-291-0700, info@groveroots.com.

GEORGE MORRIS AND THE LARIATS: 7 p.grand. Feb. 8, Lundyville Music Hall, 600 Lundy Road, Auburndale, $6, food and drinks available for purchase, 863-984-1144.

LAKELAND CONCERT Band'S MUSIC AMBASSADORS Dance band: vii to 9 p.chiliad. Feb. 8, St. Joseph Cosmic Church, Fellowship Hall, 210 Due west. Lemon St., Lakeland, $v suggested donation, 813-716-2577, www.lakelandconcertband.com. Performing music from the 1950s to the '70s.

EL DUB: viii p.m. Feb. 8, Jensen'southward Corner Bar, 100 Third St. SW, Winter Haven, no encompass, 863-298-6788.

Sabbatum, Feb. 9

FOUNDERS Solar day: 11 a.m. to ii p.m. February. 9, Centennial Park, 901 Fifth St. NE, Mulberry, costless, www.cityofmulberryfl.org. Celebrate Mulberry's 118th altogether with craft and nutrient vendors, alive music, interactive games, a car show and more than.

VALENTINE'S CONCERT: four:30 p.m. Feb. ix, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Lakeland, 3140 Troy Ave., Lakeland, costless, donations appreciated, 863-686-8940. Refreshments volition be served following the operation.

RING OF Honour WRESTLING: 6 p.grand. February. nine, RP Funding Center, 701 Due west. Lime St., Lakeland, $29-$88, parking $10, 888-397-0100, 863-834-8111, www.rpfundingcenter.com.

RONNY COX: Doors open at six:30 p.m., concert at 7 p.m., Feb. nine, Lakeland business firm concert, accost given upon reservation, $15-$20 per person suggested donation, 863-640-1763 or becky@amongfriendsmusic.com. An Among Friends Music Concert serial. Bring a snack to share (not required), coffee and tea served, no alcohol allowed.

MURDER MYSTERY Party: 7 p.one thousand. February. 9, Temple Beth Shalom, 1029 Bradbury Route, Winter Haven, $ten, 863-292-0722, to reserve a seat, send checks to Temple Beth Shalom, P.O. Box 313, Winter Haven, FL 33882. Light refreshments will exist served.

OUT OF THE BOX IMPROV: seven p.m. Feb. 9, Lake Wales Little Theatre, 411 North. Third St., Lake Wales, $8 at the door, 863-676-1266, lakewaleslittletheatre@lwlt.org, www.lwlt.org, world wide web.facebook.com/outoftheboximprov. Special operation by The Blueish Devil Comedy Brigade and The Improv-Ables.

YONDER SHINES: 7 to 10 p.m. Feb. 9, Grove Roots Brewing Co., 302 Third St. SW, Wintertime Haven, free, 863-291-0700, info@groveroots.com.

MICKENZIE PEISHER: 8 p.m. Feb. nine, Jensen's Corner Bar, 100 Tertiary St. SW, Winter Haven, no cover, 863-298-6788.

Sun, Feb. 10

Bound BLOOM FESTIVAL MUSIC ON THE TERRACE: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 10, Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales, included with general admission, 863-676-1408, boktowergardens.org. Alive music by Brian Sutherland on the Blue Palmetto Cafe Terrace with dining specials.

JOHN FRINZI: 2 to 5 p.thousand. February. 10, Grove Roots Brewing Co., 302 Third St. SW, Wintertime Oasis, free, 863-291-0700, info@groveroots.com.

EVAN DRACHMAN AND WAN-CHI SU: 2 p.m. Feb. 10, Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Drive, Lakeland, gratuitous, Brenda Patterson 863-834-4276, brenda.patterson@lakelandgov.net. Cello and piano duo.

Monday, Feb. 11

SISTER CITIES VISUAL ART AND Creative WRITING Showroom - ART GALLERY RECEPTION: 6 p.yard. Feb. xi, Harrison Schoolhouse for the Arts, Harrison Art Gallery, 750 Hollingsworth Road, Lakeland, costless, 863-499-2855, world wide web.harrisonarts.com.

Tuesday, Feb. 12

DIVAS 3: one:30 p.grand. Feb. 12, South Florida State College, Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts, 600 Westward. Higher Drive, Avon Park, $17-$23, 863-784-7178, world wide web.sfscarts.org.

Showroom RECEPTION: 5 to seven p.1000. Feb. 12, Polk State Higher, Fine Arts Gallery, 999 Ave. H NE, Wintertime Oasis, free, 863-297-1050, www.polk.edu/the-arts/box-role, boxoffice@polk.edu. One Billion Ascension exhibition reception. Exhibition open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through March 14.

"SYMPHONY IN D MINOR": 7 to 9 p.g. Feb. 12, RP Funding Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland, $19-$39, free parking, 863-688-3743, imperialsymphony.org, info@imperialsymphony.org. With guest creative person Rita Fandrich.

Wednesday, Feb. 13

LAKELAND MUSIC CLUB: 10 a.1000. February. 13, Women's Order, 1515 Williamsburg Square, Lakeland, gratuitous and open up to the public, world wide web.facebook.com/lakelandmusicclub, www.lakelandmusicclub.com. Program features the Broadway Chorus with conductor Adam Hargrove and director Sharon Lakin performing its Valentine Sweetheart concert.

Thursday, Feb. fourteen

BOK Afterwards Nighttime "VALENTINE'Southward 24-hour interval": five to viii:30 p.m. Feb. 14, Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Belfry Blvd., Lake Wales, included with general admission, 863-676-1408, boktowergardens.org. Includes live music past The New Orleans Nighthawks Jazz Band on the Terrace, followed by a carillon concert with Geert D'hollander. Enjoy dinner and shopping specials.

VALENTINE'S Solar day AT PINEWOOD ESTATE: six to viii p.m. Feb. 14, Bok Belfry Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales, $300 per couple, 863-676-1408, boktowergardens.org. Romantic dinner with unlimited vino and craft beer, gourmet dinner, alive music and a carillon concert with Champagne and chocolates.

LAKELAND Nutrient TRUCK RALLY: 6 to ix p.m. second Thursdays, Munn Park, 100 N. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland, free to attend, world wide web.tampabayfoodtruckrally.com.

WE Three STRINGS: 6 to nine p.m. Feb. fourteen, Grove Roots Brewing Co., 302 Third St. SW, Winter Haven, complimentary, 863-291-0700, info@groveroots.com.

Creative WRITING Event: 7 p.m. Feb. 14, Harrison Schoolhouse for the Arts, Motion-picture show Theatre, 750 Hollingsworth Route, Lakeland, $xiii adults, $10 students and seniors, 863-499-2855, world wide web.harrisonarts.com.

THE FLORIDA ORCHESTRA: 7 p.thousand. Feb. xiv, South Florida State Higher, Alan Jay Wildstein Heart for the Performing Arts, 600 Westward. College Drive, Avon Park, $24-$32, 863-784-7178, www.sfscarts.org.

"JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR": 7:xxx p.m. Feb. 14-xvi, 21-23; 2:xxx p.1000. Feb. 17, 24, Florida Southern College, Loca Lee Buckner Theatre, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, $eighteen adults, $nine students and children, 863-680-4296, www.flsouthern.edu/visitors/festival-of-fine-arts.aspx. A rock opera from 1971, "Jesus Christ Superstar" follows the last calendar week of the life of Jesus Christ largely through the perspective of Judas Iscariot.

"12 ANGRY JURORS": vii:30 p.m. February. 14-16, two:30 p.m. Feb. 17, Polk State Higher, Fine Arts Theatre, 999 Ave. H NE, Winter Haven, $5 opening night, $10 general public, free for PSC students, staff and faculty and Polk Canton high schoolhouse students, 863-297-1050, www.polk.edu/the-arts/box-office, boxoffice@polk.edu.

"TITANIC": vii:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, two:thirty p.m. Sundays, February. xiv-March 17, Chain of Lakes Complex, Theatre Winter Haven, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Oasis, $28 adults, $25 students, 863-294-7469, TWHtickets@aol.com, TWHoffice@aol.com, www.theatrewinterhaven.com. In the final hours of April xiv, 1912, the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, collided with an iceberg and ''the unsinkable ship'' slowly sank.

THOMAS AND HANNAH WYNN: 8 p.grand. February. 14, Jensen'southward Corner Bar, 100 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven, no encompass, 863-298-6788.

Friday, Feb. 15

STRAWBERRY CLUSTER DOG Bear witness: 8 a.1000. February. 15-xviii, Sun 'n Fun Campus, 4175 Medulla Road, Lakeland, free, parking $5, 863-268-4109, lklnddogshow@yahoo.com. Includes all breed conformation, obedience, barn chase trials, vendors and more.

ALEKSANDRA VARGAS AND FRIENDS: 11:xxx a.m. Feb. 15, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 210 W. Lemon St., Lakeland, free, 863-682-0555, stjosephlakeland.org. Midday Meditations concert.

DULCIMERS IN THE PARK: 5:30 to 7 p.m. 3rd Fridays, Central Park, downtown Wintertime Haven, 863-297-9387. The Musical Hammers will perform on hammered and mountain dulcimers.

FRIDAY FEST - Boot OFF TO SYFY BARTOW: six to ix p.m. third Fridays, East Primary Street and Cardinal Artery, Bartow, free, 863-519-0508. Featuring live music by The Skyler Clark Ring, activities for the children, a variety of nutrient from vendors on the street too every bit the downtown restaurants, and an open automobile cruise-in.

DINNER THEATER & SILENT Sale - "DUCKTAILS AND BOBBYSOX": vi:30 p.1000. Feb. 15-16, Commencement United Methodist Church building, 72 Lake Morton Drive, Lakeland, $20, reservations required, 863-687-9856, world wide web.firstumc.org. A '50s musical for the whole family.

THE EDDIE METZ TRIO: vii p.m. Feb. 15, South Florida State College, Academy Center Auditorium, 600 W. College Bulldoze, Avon Park, $29, 863-784-7178, www.sfscarts.org.

DAVID BRIMER TRIO: 7 to 10 p.m. Feb. 15, Grove Roots Brewing Co., 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Oasis, gratuitous, 863-291-0700, info@groveroots.com.

RAMBLIN ROSE TRIO: 7 p.g. Feb. xv, Lundyville Music Hall, 600 Lundy Route, Auburndale, $6, food and drinks available for purchase, 863-984-1144.

BALLROOM SOCIAL: vii:30 to 9 p.m. third Tuesdays, Winter Haven Senior Center, 250 S. Lake Silver Bulldoze, Winter Haven, $4 residents, $five nonresidents, 863-291-5870.

"RAGTIME THE MUSICAL": 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, ii p.one thousand. Sundays Feb. fifteen-24, Institute Metropolis Amusement Inc., 101 N. Thomas St., Plant City, $18 adults, $14 students and seniors, 813-752-0728, info@pceshows.com, world wide web.pceshows.com. Tracking iii diverse families in pursuit of the American dream in the volatile "melting pot" of turn-of-the-century New York, "Ragtime" confronts the dialectic contradictions inherent in American reality: experiences of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, promise and despair.

Saturday, Feb. xvi

POLK COUNTY CATTLEMEN'S RANCH RODEO AND UF/IFAS TRADE SHOW: Trade prove 9 a.m., rodeo one p.m., February. 16, Ag Center, 1702 U.Southward. 17 South., Bartow, $10, $8 veterans, children 8 and younger and PCCA members are gratis, tickets available at the gate. Concession stand will exist selling breakfast and lunch.

HOLY SPIRIT SING ALONG: 10 a.k. to ii p.thousand. February. 16, Holy Spirit Parish Eye, 644 South. Ninth St., Lake Wales, $x per person, Peg Champion 407-376-3659, church role 863-676-1556. Includes live entertainment with Maribeth Mundell, basket raffles, l/l, salad bar and dessert.

MEET AND GREET: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 16, Florida Wildflower Studios, 12 E. Wall St., Frostproof, complimentary, 863-206-9691, 863-855-8525, world wide web.floridawildflowerstudios.com. Meet and greet with artist James Ward of Sebring.

FLORIDA FRAG SWAP: 11 a.thou. to v p.thousand. Feb. 16, RP Funding Center, 701 Due west. Lime St., Lakeland, $x adults, children 12 and younger, military and law enforcement are free, www.flfragswap.com, flfragswap@gmail.com, www.rpfundingcenter.com. Aquarium vendors, raffles and more.

SYFY BARTOW - STEAMPUNK: 11 a.chiliad. to 6:30 p.m. Feb. sixteen, downtown Bartow, free, syfybartow@gmail.com. Includes vendors, artists, live music, children activities, costume characters and science fiction car show, food and more than. Special guests include WeyrWoman Cosplay, The Florida Klingons, Chuck Dixon, George "Space Ghost" Lowe and more.

One BILLION Ascent: 4 p.thou. February. sixteen, Central Park Due south, downtown Wintertime Haven, free, www.onebillionrising.org. Includes a flash trip the light fantastic, operation by Fat Frank and The Plank Spankers, food vendors and information from community partners who advocate for women and families.

DENIM AND DIAMONDS GALA: vi to 11 p.g. Feb. xvi, Lake Mirror Center, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland, $50 in advance past calling Angie Clark at 863-944-5460, Kristi Lampp at 863-661-4325. Includes amusement by The Troy Thompson Band, a live auction and a rib-eye steak dinner provided by Granger & Sons Bar-B-Que. All proceeds benefit the Kathleen FFA Alumni, which raises funds for Agriculture educational activity in the customs.

THE NELONS: 6 p.m. Feb. 16, Commencement Baptist Church, 9912 Indiana St., Gibsonton, free, 813-677-9378, world wide web.thenelons.com.

JOHN PADDY/TROPICOOL: seven to ten p.m. February. 16, Grove Roots Brewing Co., 302 Tertiary St. SW, Wintertime Haven, gratis, 863-291-0700, info@groveroots.com.

WILD WORLD OF ANIMALS: 7 p.m. February. 16, S Florida Country College, Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts, 600 Due west. College Drive, Avon Park, $25-$30, 863-784-7178, www.sfscarts.org.

REDLINE BAND: viii p.m. Feb. 16, Caribbean Bay Bar, 1004 South. Lake Howard Drive, Winter Oasis, no encompass, 863-294-6778.

Lord's day, February. 17

JOEY KIRKLAND: 2 to 5 p.thousand. Feb. 17, Grove Roots Brewing Co., 302 Tertiary St. SW, Winter Oasis, complimentary, 863-291-0700, info@groveroots.com.

RAY KAMALAY: 2 p.grand. February. 17, Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Drive, Lakeland, complimentary, 863-834-4276, brenda.patterson@lakelandgov.net.

FELLOWSHIP OF BALLROOM DANCERS: 3 to 5:30 p.m., third Sundays, First Presbyterian Church building, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, $8 general access; $five children and FPC church members, 863-683-6314, dancindague@yahoo.com. Singles and couples welcome. Refreshments provided.

ORPHEUM THEATRE GOSPEL SING: 4 to 6 p.thousand. Feb. 17, Allen Barn, 6410 Garfield Road, Fort Meade, $xx per person, includes dinner, Jenny Heidtman 863-533-6774, jenny@theorpheumtheatre.org. Includes performances by Wayne Lewis and friends, Spoken4 Quartet and more than.

THE NELONS: half dozen p.m. Feb. 17, Lake Gibson Church of the Nazarene, 6868 N. Socrum Loop Road, Lakeland, costless, 863-859-3577, www.thenelons.com.

Mon, F eb. 18

THE Pianoforte GUYS: 7:30 p.grand. Feb. 18, RP Funding Middle, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland, $45-$133, parking $x, 888-397-0100, 863-834-8111, www.rpfundingcenter.com.

Tuesday, Feb. xix

PRESIDENTS Mean solar day CARILLON CONCERT: 1 and iii p.m. Feb. 19, Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales, included with general admission, 863-676-1408, boktowergardens.org.

Alter EAGLES: 1:30 p.g. Feb. 19, South Florida Country College, Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts, 600 W. Higher Drive, Avon Park, $17-$23, 863-784-7178, www.sfscarts.org.

TRIBUTE TUESDAY: 5 and eight p.m. Feb. 19, Concatenation of Lakes Complex, Theatre Winter Haven, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven, $30, 863-294-7469, TWHtickets@aol.com, TWHoffice@aol.com, www.theatrewinterhaven.com. Musical tribute to The Yard Ole Opry.

RAW TV: 7 and 9 p.m. Feb. 19, Southeastern University, Bolin Studio, g Longfellow Blvd., Lakeland, $ii, 863-667-5657, www.seu.edu/arts/events. "Existent and Willing Tv" is a pupil-led talk show in which panelists explore their religion.

GLENN JOHNSON AND CAL LANE: 7 p.1000. February. 19, Lundyville Music Hall, 600 Lundy Road, Auburndale, $8, food and drinks available for buy, 863-984-1144.

Wednesday, Feb. 20

BOK Later on DARK "INTERNATIONAL CARILLON FESTIVAL Kicking-OFF": 5 to 8:thirty p.m. Feb. 20, Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales, included with general admission, 863-676-1408, boktowergardens.org.

73RD ANNUAL TIGER BBQ: 6 p.m. Feb. 20, Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland, $50 adults, $25 children 12 and younger, $60 nonchamber members, lakelandchamber.com, 863-688-8551 ext. 224 or 223. Includes a 2019 souvenir mug, no take out orders and no autographs.

CHITA RIVERA AND ROBERT KLEIN: seven p.thou. Feb. xx, South Florida Land College, Alan Jay Wildstein Middle for the Performing Arts, 600 Due west. Higher Drive, Avon Park, $45-$65, 863-784-7178, www.sfscarts.org.

CONCERT FOR THE KIDS: 7:xxx p.m. Feb. 20, RP Funding Center, 701 West. Lime St., Lakeland, $25 in advance, $35 at the door, parking $10, 888-397-0100, 863-834-8111, www.rpfundingcenter.com. Featuring Easton Corbin, Mo Pitney, Abby Anderson, Riley Greenish and a special guest. Proceeds benefit St. Jude Children'due south Research Infirmary.

Th, February. 21

Exhibit RECEPTION: five to seven p.thousand. Feb. 21, Polk State Higher, Fine art Gallery, 3425 Wintertime Lake Road, Lakeland, $5, 863-297-1050, www.polk.edu/the-arts/box-office, boxoffice@polk.edu. Black History Month exhibition reception. Showroom open x a.m. to ii p.m. through March 14.

DAMON FOWLER: 6 p.m. February. 21, Jensen'due south Corner Bar, 100 Third St. SW, Winter Haven, no encompass, 863-298-6788.

WILEY, PJ & THE MAZZ: 6 to 9 p.thousand. February. 21, Grove Roots Brewing Co., 302 3rd St. SW, Wintertime Haven, costless, 863-291-0700, info@groveroots.com.

UPPER Schoolhouse STRINGS AND Prove CHOIR CONCERT AND VISUAL ARTS EXHIBIT: 7 p.1000. February. 21, All Saints University, Pou Chapel, 5001 State Road 540 Due west., Winter Haven, free, 863-293-5980, info@allsaintsacademy.com.

CHORUS CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT: seven p.chiliad. Feb. 21, First Presbyterian Church building, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Bulldoze, Lakeland, $xiii adults, $10 students and seniors, 863-499-2855, www.harrisonarts.com.

"FINDING NEVERLAND": Dinner 5:30 p.yard., evidence 7:xxx p.m. February. 21, RP Funding Center, 701 Westward. Lime St., Lakeland, $51-$67, $10 parking, 863-834-8111, 888-397-0100, www.rpfundingcenter.com. Heart Stage Buffet available for $17.95 per person.

Friday, February. 22

Winter AUTOFEST: viii a.m. to 5 p.m. February. 22-23, eight a.g. to 3 p.k. Feb. 24, Sun 'n Fun, 4175 Medulla Road, Lakeland, $10 adults Friday-Saturday, $5 Dominicus, $15 weekend event pass, children 12 and younger are free, free parking and shuttle from Paradise Field, 3785 Westward. Pipkin Road, Lakeland, www.carlisleevents.com/carlisle-event/winter-florida-autofest/default.aspx. Includes the National Corvette Restorers Lodge winter regional meet, Corvette showfield, a MIG 17 Russian fighter jet for photo opportunities, free motorcar prowl-in, the Regal Mustang Club of Polk County hosting Mustangs and a P51 Mustang plane, auctions, vendors and more.

JEEPIN' WITH JUDD: Feb. 22-24, Clear Springs Ranch, 5020 Cox Road, Bartow, Show & Smoothen Friday nighttime is forth Chief Street in downtown Bartow, complimentary for spectators, $sixty Jeep preregistration, $eighty Jeep registration at the consequence, $20 Jeep raffle ticket, www.jeepinwithjudd.com, contact@jeepinwithjudd.com. Includes bounce houses, nutrient vendors, trail rides, obstacle course, camping, and a raffle for a 2011 Jeep Wrangler JK Sport with less than 30,000 miles. All proceeds benefit Polk Sheriff'south Charities Inc.

RIBS ON THE RIDGE: 5 to 9 p.k. Feb. 22, 10 a.chiliad. to 5 p.g. Feb. 23, Lake Eva Park, 555 Ledwith Ave., Haines Metropolis, costless admission, food and bevearges available for purchase, 863-421-4700, world wide web.hainescity.com. Featuring barbecue, beer, wine, food and arts and crafts vendors, and alive amusement featuring Kenzie Wheeler and Craig Campbell.

Fine art-B-QUE Celebration: half-dozen to 9 p.m. Feb. 22, Shores of Lake Wailes, 499 E. Park Ave., Lake Wales, $15 adults, $ten children 12 and younger, cash bar available, 863-676-8426, centralfloridatix.com/events/artbque. Kick-off barbecue for the Citizens Bank & Trust Lake Wales Arts Festival. Includes a performance by the Jazz Phools.

4th FRIDAY JAM: half dozen:thirty to viii p.thousand. fourth Fridays, Central Park, downtown Wintertime Oasis, 863-297-9387. Featuring Grant Piche & The Jug Brothers Band.

RED HOT ROOSTERS: 7 to 10 p.m. Feb. 22, Grove Roots Brewing Co., 302 Third St. SW, Winter Haven, gratuitous, 863-291-0700, info@groveroots.com.

GEORGE MORRIS AND THE LARIAT BAND: 7 p.m. Feb. 22, Lundyville Music Hall, 600 Lundy Road, Auburndale, $viii, nutrient and drinks bachelor for purchase, 863-984-1144.

"ANNIE Get YOUR GUN": vii:thirty p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, ii p.k. Sundays, Feb. 22-March x, Lakeland Customs Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland, $24 adults, $22 seniors, $17 students, 863-603-7529, boxofficelct@gmail.com, www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com. Irving Berlin's classic musical nearly Annie Oakley.

2 ON TAP: 7:30 p.one thousand. February. 22, Polk Country College, Fine Arts Theatre, 999 Ave. H NE, Winter Haven, $25 general public, 863-297-1050, www.polk.edu/the-arts/box-office, boxoffice@polk.edu. Starring Ron DeStefano and Melissa Giattino.

Saturday, Feb. 23

CITIZENS Banking company & TRUST LAKE WALES ARTS FESTIVAL: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. February. 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.chiliad. Feb. 24, Shores of Lake Wailes, 33 N. Lake Shore Blvd., Lake Wales, free, 863-676-8426, world wide web.lakewalesartscouncil.org. Includes Florida's premiere artists and crafters, unique exhibits and live amusement.

LAKE ALFRED HERITAGE FESTIVAL: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 23, East Pomelo and Northward Seminole Avenues, Lake Alfred, free, world wide web.lakealfredheritagefestival.com, JSchelfo@mylakealfred.com. Includes a motorcar show, craft vendors, history demonstrations, food and a alive disc jockey.

CHARITY Menu Political party: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 23, Vienna Square Retirement Customs, 1387 Vienna Square Bulldoze, Winter Oasis, $10 suggested donation, Shirley Gayford 863-324-6024. Includes a multifariousness of card games, a Pot of Gold, Chinese auction, Pokeno, door prizes and more. Guests are invited to bring dominos and other games. Proceeds benefit local charities.

THE GALA: 6:30 to eleven:30 p.one thousand. Feb. 23, Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College, 800 Eastward. Palmetto St., Lakeland, $400 per person, registration required, polkmuseumofart.org/gala. Includes dancing, socializing, gourmet dinner and a silent auction.

PLANT CITY SOCIAL DANCE: 6:xxx to ix:30 p.g. Feb. 23, Strawberry Foursquare, 4401 Promenade Blvd., Plant Metropolis, $6, strawberrysquaredancing.com. Includes wearisome dances, waltzes, line dances, cha-cha and rumbas, two-step and country slow, swing and free style. Music provided by DJ Ken Miller. You tin can bring your own snacks and drinks, no alcohol allowed.

TRIBUTE ARTIST MUSIC Serial - WILLIE NELSON/WAYLON JENNINGS: Doors open up half dozen:15 p.m., show seven p.m. Feb. 23, Ramon Theater, xi E. Wall St., Frostproof, $25, 863-635-7222, info@ramontheater.com, www.ramontheater.com.

LES DUDEK/ACOUSTIC DUDEK: vii p.m. February. 23, Lundyville Music Hall, 600 Lundy Road, Auburndale, $xx, food and drinks available for buy, 863-984-1144.

WELL WORN SHOES: 7 to 10 p.m. Feb. 23, Grove Roots Brewing Co., 302 3rd St. SW, Wintertime Haven, gratuitous, 863-291-0700, info@groveroots.com.

THE RUSSIAN NATIONAL BALLET - "DON QUIXOTE": seven:thirty p.m. Feb. 23, Florida Southern Higher, Branscomb Memorial Auditorium, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, $18 adults, $ix students and children, 863-680-4296, www.flsouthern.edu/visitors/festival-of-fine-arts.aspx.

"THE EXONERATED": vii:30 p.chiliad. Feb. 23-24, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Lakeland, 3140 Troy Ave., Lakeland, $10, 863-646-3715, contact@uuclakeland.org. Tells the story of vi wrongfully bedevilled survivors of death row in their ain words.

Sunday, Feb. 24

Bound Flower FESTIVAL MUSIC ON THE TERRACE: 12:30 to 2:30 p.thou. Feb. 24, Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales, included with general admission, 863-676-1408, boktowergardens.org. Live music past Marcus Brixa and Josh Dampier on the Bluish Palmetto Buffet Terrace with dining specials.

OVER 55 SHOW Ring - IT'S ALL Well-nigh LOVE!: 2 p.g. Feb. 24, Polk State College, Fine Arts Theatre, 999 Ave. H NE, Winter Oasis, $x general public, 863-297-1050, world wide web.polk.edu/the-arts/box-part, boxoffice@polk.edu.

MELISSA CRISPO: 2 to five p.m. Feb. 24, Grove Roots Brewing Co., 302 3rd St. SW, Wintertime Haven, gratuitous, 863-291-0700, info@groveroots.com.

BARTOW Developed CONCERT Ring: 2:xxx p.m. Feb. 24, Bartow Civic Center, 2250 S. Floral Ave., Bartow, free. "It's Showtime" conducted past Phil Wharton.

RHYTHM IN THE NIGHT: 3 p.m. Feb. 24, S Florida State College, Alan Jay Wildstein Middle for the Performing Arts, 600 W. College Drive, Avon Park, $26-$35, 863-784-7178, www.sfscarts.org.

Mon, February. 25

RAY CERBONE: Doors open at 6:thirty p.yard., concert at 7 p.chiliad., Feb. 25, Lakeland house concert, address given upon reservation, $15-$twenty per person suggested donation, 863-640-1763 or becky@amongfriendsmusic.com. An Amidst Friends Music Concert series. Bring a snack to share (not required), java and tea served, no alcohol immune.

FSC CHAMBER SINGERS - BALLAD TO THE MOON: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25, Florida Southern College, Branscomb Memorial Auditorium, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, $8 adults, $four students and children, 863-680-4296, www.flsouthern.edu/visitors/festival-of-fine-arts.aspx.

Tuesday, February. 26

NASHVILLE LEGACY WITH JASON COLEMAN: 1:30 p.m. Feb. 26, Due south Florida Country Higher, Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts, 600 W. College Drive, Avon Park, $17-$23, 863-784-7178, world wide web.sfscarts.org.

SHEN YUN: 2 and 7:30 p.thousand. Feb. 26, RP Funding Centre, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland, $88-$158, $10 parking, 863-834-8111, 888-397-0100, www.rpfundingcenter.com.

POLK STATE BAND Section - MASTERWORKS: seven p.grand. February. 26, Polk Country Higher, Fine Arts Theatre, 999 Ave. H NE, Wintertime Haven, $7 general public, gratis for all students, PSC faculty and staff, 863-297-1050, www.polk.edu/the-arts/box-role, boxoffice@polk.edu. Featuring the symphonic band, percussion and jazz enzembles.

Wednesday, Feb. 27

MOONLIGHT Market: half dozen to 9 p.thou. Feb. 27, Grove Roots Brewing Co., 302 Third St. SW, Winter Oasis, free, 863-291-0700, info@groveroots.com. Featuring John Paddy.

Th, Feb. 28

ACOUSTIC DOSE: 6 to nine p.m. Feb. 28, Grove Roots Brewing Co., 302 Third St. SW, Winter Haven, costless, 863-291-0700, info@groveroots.com.

WAYNE NEWTON: seven p.m. Feb. 28, South Florida State College, Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts, 600 W. College Drive, Avon Park, $55-$100, 863-784-7178, www.sfscarts.org.

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