LAKELAND TOP 10 DOCENT-LED TOUR
VIRTUAL: SUNRISE SERVICE
Quarantined Creatives: A Pandemic Art Retrospective is comprised of unique artwork created by local artists during the initial lockdown of 2020 (March - June 2020). The exhibit runs through May 21 at the Lake Wales Arts Council. Mon-Fri from 10am3pm. Lakewalesartscouncil.org 863-676-8426
Join the Polk Museum of Art every Saturday to get a fresh look into the Museum’s main exhibition through connecting conversations with one of the docents. Learn the stories behind the work and talk “art” with ease as we bring people and art together. For your safety, space is limited, register in advance. All ages welcome. 863-688-7743 polkmuseumofart.org
April 4, 7am. You can join the Bok Tower Gardens 95th Annual Easter Sunrise Service with two viewing options. Watch via Facebook Live or online. The service is also being recorded and will be uploaded later to the Bok Tower Gardens YouTube channel. Rev. Chad Reynolds, Reverend of the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Wales, will present the message. 863-676-1408
3RD THURSDAY MARKET
SWAN BREWING TURNS 3!
April 15, 4-7pm. The Market will feature a variety of produce, artisan food vendors, plants, a pinch of crafts and a mind-blowing food truck. Located in downtown Lake Wales in the parking lot on Stuart Avenue and Scenic Highway. Just look for the bright “orange” mural. Every month on the 3rd Thursday. Presented by Lake Wales Main Street. More info on Facebook @LakeWales3rdthursdaymarket.
April 16-18 will be an anniversary party you don’t want to miss! Expect new beer releases, live music all weekend and the best food trucks. They couldn’t celebrate their 2nd anniversary last year, so this year is going to be huge! Follow them on Facebook @swanbrewingco to see all the latest updates. Happy Birthday to Swan Brewing!
THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY
QUARANTINED CREATIVES
In this laugh-a-minute comedy, four Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by an impromptu happy hour—reclaiming the enthusiasm for life they’ve lost through the years. April 16-25 at the Lakeland Community Theatre. Purchase tickets in advance. 863-603-7529 lakelandcommunitytheatre.com
SUN ‘N FUN AEROSPACE EXPO
BAREFOOT IN THE PARK
Florida’s largest annual convention of any kind. Join over 225,000 aviation enthusiasts for six exciting days of cutting-edge technology exhibits, forums, workshops, career fairs, and of course the world-famous breathtaking aerial displays by some of the best airshow performers in the business. April 13-18th. Purchase tickets online https://flysnf.org/
One of Neil Simon’s most beloved comedies. Newlyweds Corie and Paul Bratter are over the moon to begin their life together in their new apartment in Manhattan. It may be small and a six-flight climb, but nothing can quash their newlywed bliss. April 14 - May 2nd. 863-294-7469. Purchase tickets in advance. Theatrewinterhaven.com
THE MUSIC OF TOBY KEITH
REVEREND BARRY & THE FUNK
April 18, 5pm at the Chain O’ Lakes Stadium. Mike Sugg is the most accurate and popular Toby Keith Tribute artist in the U.S.A. His resemblance and voice continue to convince crowds that he is the real deal. Mike’s tribute to the music of Toby Keith brings out all the fun and emotion that fans have come to expect. Purchase tickets at centralfloridatix.com.
Groove That Makes Yo’ Booty Move! An evening of funk, R&B, and soul, this concert is a coproduction of Lake Wales Arts Council and Bok Tower Gardens. Reverend Barry & The Funk are an 8-pc funk band featuring a 3-pc horn section, and one of the fastest-rising “buzzworthy” acts in the state of Florida. April 23, 7pm at Bok Tower Gardens. Boktowergardens.org
*Due to the uncertainty of COVID, please double check that the event you’re interested in has not been canceled or rescheduled prior to leaving your house.
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