MARCH CALENDAR 2022 *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.
POLK SENIOR GAMES When: Mar. 01 - Feb. 26, 2022 polkseniorgames.org The Polk Senior Games are streamlining the games this year for everyone to have a safe experience. They will only offer the outside events in various locations around Polk County. See full schedule online.Polk Senior Games provides an annual event of competitive athletic and recreational events for men and women 50 years and over. HARRISON SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS SENIOR EXHIBITION When: Mar. 01 - Mar. 20, 2022 Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Harrison School for the Arts annual showcase at the Polk Museum of Art presents the work of graduating seniors from the visual arts department.This exhibition may be viewed online. 863-688-7743 THE ART OF THE HIGHWAYMEN: FROM THE WOODSBY FAMILY COLLECTION When: Mar. 01 - May 22, 2022 Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org Starting in the 1950s, a group of twentysix African-American painters who plied their trade painting Florida’s landscapes, discovered success in simplicity, finding a niche to call their own, producing more than 200,000 works, and achieving incredible widespread popularity in the process. This large-scale academic exhibition drawn entirely from the Woodsby family’s private collection revisits the Highwaymen, examining their legacy and key place in art history, studying the complete story of their rise and seeking answers for their unexpected mass appeal. Finally, Florida art that was once deemed lowbrow and rejected from museums and galleries but celebrated widely by eager consumers receives its moment in the sun, right here in Lakeland. 863-688-7743 YOGA FOR A BETTER LIFE When: Mar. 01, 2022 | 10:15-11:15 a.m. Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com Each session begins with a gentle warmup, please bring your own mat and wear something comfortable. Tuesdays, space is limited. 863-291-5880
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LITTLE SPROUTS STORY TIME When: Mar. 01, 2022 | 10:30 a.m. Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com Children enjoy stories, songs, finger plays and puppet shows that develop early literacy skills and promote interaction between parents and children. Ages 5 and under.This program is held on Tuesdays at 10:30 am. 863-291-5880
technique of painting from a live model using a limited palette of oil paint on canvas. Must register in advance. 863-688-7743 ART APPRECIATION: UNEXPECTED EUROPE When: Mar. 01, 2022 | 6-8 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org/adultclasses February 8 — March 15 on Tuesdays, Skill Level: Beginning to Intermediate, Instructor: Jan Hurndon, M.A. History and Culture, Union Institute and University. Explore (from the comfort and security of the Museum’s auditorium) some of Europe’s lesser known works of artwork. For each week of the class, we’ll visit a different country or region of Europe including Spain, Ireland, Russia, the Netherlands (and Flanders), Greece, and Norway. Must register in advance. 863-688-7743
CAMEO WRITERS When: Mar. 01, 2022 | 2-4 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com/library Cameo Writers welcomes writers of varying ability, genre, and experience. Receive knowledgeable, appreciative support and encouragement. Questions please contact Beverly Lerner at bevlerner@aol.com. CW meets on the first Tuesday of each month. 863-291-5880
MUSIC BINGO & FUN RUN W/ K-BOSS ON WHEELS FOOD TRUCK When: Mar. 01, 2022 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Play free music bingo tonight with your host, SG Wood! Earn your beers running with FleetFeet Lakeland at 5:30. Then take in the first appearance at Swan of K-Boss on Wheels - a new to us food truck!
LEGO CLUB When: Mar. 01, 2022 | 4-5 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com We supply the Lego blocks, you supply the imagination! Creations will be displayed during the following week. Ages 6-12. Every Tuesday from 4 - 5 pm. 863-291-5880
TRIVIA TUESDAYS AT GRB When: Mar. 01, 2022 | 6:30-8 p.m. Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven Gather up those teams to test your general knowledge for Trivia Tuesdays at GRB! Triviosity Live Events will host trivia in the Packing House every Tuesday from 6:308pm! Teams may range between 1-8 players. All minors must be accompanied and actively supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
BEGINNING ILLUSTRATION When: Mar. 01, 2022 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org/adultclasses February 8 — March 15 on Tuesdays. Skill Level: Beginning, Instructor: Simoni Limeira Bonadies, M.A., Sociology, Federal University of Alagoas Macei. Fee: $145 Members, $195 Non-Members. Is drawing something you have always wanted to learn how to do but you do not know where to start? Discover how to draw and bring your illustrations to life with colored pencils. Must register in advance. 863-688-7743
ENVIRONMENTAL ART & ECO-POETRY/PROSE When: Mar. 02, 2022 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org/adultclasses February 9 — March 16 on Wednesdays, Skill Level: Beginning to Intermediate, Instructor: Cecilia Llompart, M.F.A. in Poetry, University of Virginia. This class will focus on the impact of the environmental movement on the arts, including historical approaches to and perspectives of nature, as well as more recent ecological and politically motivated work. Students will explore these themes while generating their own work, and will complete several polished pieces of writing, several rough sketches of local flora and fauna, and one environmental sculpture or one 3D mixed-media collage/assemblage. Must register in advance. 863-688-7743
COLLAGE & COMICS CLASS When: Mar. 01, 2022 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org/adultclasses February 8 — March 15 onTuesdays. Skill Level: Beginning to Intermediate, Instructor: Cecilia Llompart, M.F.A in Poetry, University of Virginia. This class will provide an opportunity for students--regardless of their level of experience with either genre--to work with a wide variety of mixed media materials (including magazine and newspaper clippings, fabric and textiles, fragments of other artwork or texts, photographs and found objects, etc.) as well as to experiment with a variety of paints and adhesives in order to achieve different desired effects. Must register in advance. 863-688-7743
DIGITAL PAINTING CLASS When: Mar. 02, 2022 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org February 9 — March 16 on Wednesdays, Skill Level: Beginning to Intermediate, Instructor: Reinier Munguia, Professional Illustrator and Photographer, owner of Wildstock Photography. This course will focus on the fundamentals of digital painting and illustration. Learn the proper use of the
FIGURE PAINTING IN OIL WITH A LIMITED PALETTE When: Mar. 01, 2022 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org/adultclasses February 8 — March 15 on Tuesdays, Skill Level: Beginning to Intermediate, Instructor: Christopher Roll, M.S. Art Education, Buffalo State College. Learn the classical atelier
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tools provided in the software and how to apply conventional techniques in your digital media. Must register in advance. 863-688-7743 CIRO’S SWEET TOOTH DESSERT TOUR When: Mar. 02, 2022 | 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Parking Garage 220 Ave A NW, Winter Haven winterhavenfoodtours.com Get ready to taste delicious desserts showcased at our amazing restaurants and stores. 48 hours advance ticket purchase is required in order for the tour to run. Email for more info at info@winterhavenfoodtours.com AFTERNOON FLAVORS OF WINTER HAVEN FOOD TOUR When: Mar. 02, 2022 | 2-4:30 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Parking Garage 220 Ave A NW, Winter Haven winterhavenfoodtours.com Your friendly tour guide will share history of food and the award winning city all while you sample delicious dishes. Tickets must be purchased 48 hours in advance. Email for more info. at info@winterhavenfoodtours.com. SELF-CARE FOR TEENS When: Mar. 02, 2022 | 6 p.m. Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com Teens today deal with new pressures and expectations at every turn. One way to manage is to add self-care “tools” to your toolbelt. Is it reading, staying active, or meditating? 863-291-5880 TRIVIA NIGHT When: Mar. 02, 2022 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St., Lakeland Amaze your friends with your knowledge of general trivia. Play for free and win prizes! Mary Jane’s Burgers will bring the eats. FLEA & FARMERS MARKET When: Mar. 03, 2022 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center, 101 Adventure Ct., Davenport Enjoy a variety of vendors offering fresh local produce, arts and crafts, jewelry, home goods and more. HAPPY SEAT MEDITATION When: Mar. 03, 2022 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. Where: Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com Participants will be comfortably seated and guided through 3 or 4 meditations. Share your experiences after each meditation. Calm your mind. No experience necessary, space is limited, held on Thursdays. 863-291-5880 AFTER HOURS AT THE MUSEUM When: Mar. 03, 2022 | 4-8 p.m. Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org During the evening, Dr. H. Alexander Rich, Executive Director and Chief Curator, will host a Curator Tour at 6 pm, providing indepth art-historical and curatorial insight into one of the current exhibitions. Registration is appreciated, not required. 863-688-7743 - CONTINUED ON PAGE 46 -
