FEBRUARY CALENDAR 2021 *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. TASTE OF WINTER HAVEN DINING PASSPORT web.winterhavenchamber.com There is no more important time for us to drive traffic to our local restaurants, bars, and caterers as they were some of the businesses most affected by pandemic response regulations.That is why the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the “Eat Out to Help Out” Dining Passport. For just $50 you can receive a dining passport filled with $10 off coupons to area restaurants, bars and caterers. Coupons are good until Dec. 31, 2021. Purchase online. DADDY DAUGHTER DATE NIGHT http://bit.ly/DDNB21 Polk County Parks & Recreation’s Daddy Daughter Date Night box provides daughters and fathers the opportunity to spend a special night together at home! The box will be filled with fun activities, food supplies, decorations and much more. This box is intended for dads and daughters up to 10 years-old. Register online at http://bit.ly/ DDNB21. One box per registration. Each box is packaged for one dad and one daughter. Cost: $20 Only 200 boxes available for purchase. First come, first served. February 8 is the last day to register. AFTER SCHOOL ART: AT HOME EDITION When: Feb. 01, 2021 PolkMuseumofArt.org/After-School Take a journey with your child through the Elements of Art in the comfort of your own home. Designed for the parent and child to learn together, each independent project will include reusable materials to share between parent and child as well as private web-links for super easy-tofollow video instruction by Ms. Fernandez. Project supplies will be available for pickup or shipping. Feb. 1: Exploring LINE with Scratch Art. MEGA PANTRY DISTRIBUTION When: Feb. 01, 2021 | 3:30 p.m. Where: Lakes Church 1010 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland If you are in need of food, please stop by and collect a box or bag of free, prepacked groceries. Volunteers will load the food directly into your vehicle, practicing social distancing guidelines. Feeding Tampa Bay does not require ID, paperwork, or pre-screening to receive food. Anyone in need is welcome to come. Pantries operate rain or shine, as long as it safe to distribute. WATERCOLOR FOR USE IN ILLUSTRATION AND DESIGN When: Feb. 01, 2021 | 6-8 p.m. Where: Lake Wales Arts Center 1099 SR 60 E, Lake Wales
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www.lakewalesartscouncil.org/class-offerings Participants may choose to take this course either in-person or watch a livestream of the course every Monday. Ages 15 and up. Limited space. Students will learn the basics of watercolor and its uses as a viable medium in design. Layout, color theory, materials, leading up to eventual production of their own final illustration using the techniques overviewed in this course. Course participants will be required to provide their own materials for this course. Register online. 863-676-8426. Class taught by Ron Bell.
TACO TUESDAY When: Feb. 02, 2021 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Where: Craft + Kitchen 3234 S Florida Ave, Lakeland Taco Tuesday - 3 for $5 at Florida’s First Independent Beer Bottle Shop every Tuesday. With over 300 craft beers, imports, and ciders including 25 taps to try a beer or take home a growler. Open 11am - 9pm. BEGINNING DRAWING TECHNIQUES When: Feb. 02, 2021 | 6-8 p.m. Where: Lake Wales Arts Center 1099 SR 60 E, Lake Wales lakewalesartscouncil.org/class-offerings Participants may choose to take this course either in-person or watch a livestream of the course on Tuesdays. Ages 15 and up, limited space. Students will learn drawing basics - including how to break down images, create shading, and show volume and form. There is no prior experience needed. Register online. 863-676-8426. Taught by Sherry Ross.
CRAFT BEER & BINGO When: Feb. 01, 2021 | 7-9 p.m. Where: Craft + Kitchen 3234 S Florida Ave, Lakeland Craft Beer & Bingo starts at 7pm, free to play with beer & gift card prizes every Monday at Florida’s First Independent Beer Bottle Shop. They stock over 300 craft beers, imports, and ciders including 25 taps. Open 11am-9pm on TRANSCENDENCE When: Feb. 02-14, 2021 Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland polkmuseumofart.org This exhibition features artworks by students grades 9-12 from Polk County School District high schools. Days and hours vary. 863-688-7743
HOW TO MAKE A COMIC FROM START TO FINISH When: Feb. 02, 2021 | 6-8 p.m. Where: Lake Wales Arts Center 1099 SR 60 E, Lake Wales lakewalesartscouncil.org/class-offerings In-personTuesdays, ages 15 and up, limited space. Comic creators and Publishers, Dwight and Rebecca MacPherson, will take you through the process using their graphic novel, The Imaginary Voyages of Edgar Allan Poe, as an example. We will break down the entire process together. Register online. 863-676-8426.
BEGINNING NEEDLEPOINT WITH A TWIST When: Feb. 02, 2021 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Lake Wales Arts Center 1099 SR 60 E, Lake Wales lakewalesartscouncil.org/class-offerings In-person workshop onTuesdays, 10am to 12pm. Ages 18 and up. Limited space. Learn the Basic Tent stitch and it’s variations. From there you will plunge into decorative stitches using beautiful silk threads and metallics. You’ll even learn how to finish and frame your piece in the last session. Participants will be able to purchase required course materials directly from Kimberly during the first course session. Register online.Taught by a Kimberly design. 863-676-8426
TRIVIA TUESDAYS When: Feb. 02, 2021 | 6:30-8 p.m. Where: Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven Every Tuesday, hosted by Triviosity Live Events, seating is limited, first come, first serve.Teams may range between 1-8 players. All minors must be accompanied and actively supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
DRAWING PORTRAIT EXPRESSIONS When: Feb. 02, 2021 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. lakewalesartscouncil.org/class-offerings Virtual class only. Thursdays, 10am to 12pm. Ages 18 and up, limited space. Learn the foundations of portrait studies and continue to layer on skills and techniques to improve and build natural, emotive expressions to help bring your subject to life. This workshop will cover beginners to advanced artists; reinforcing good habits and skills for those not new to the craft and supporting the growth for budding artists as well. Register online. 863-676-8426. Taught by Seungdo Hyun.
KUNDALINI - JOURNEY THROUGH THE CHAKRAS When: Feb. 02, 2021 | 6:30-8 p.m. Where: Inside Out Yoga 52 4th St. NW, Winter Haven ioyogastudio.com Class size is limited. No walk ins. Reserve your space early. 863-224-2311 CREATING COMMUNITY THROUGH QUILTS & ART When: Feb. 03 - May 15, 2021 Where: Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center 325 S Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales cityoflakewales.com/774/Exhibits The Lake Wales History Museum will display its permanent collection of historical and modern quilts and artwork. The act of making quilts, displaying them in the museum, and showcasing local places of Lake Wales in artwork was a traditional way the Lake Wales History Museum connected with the community. Open Wed-Sat, 10 am -5 pm. 863-678-4182.
“QUEST: PIERRE AND CATHY DUTERTRE” When: Feb. 02 - Mar. 28, 2021 Where: Polk Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland PolkMuseumofArt.org/Quest For the past decade, in addition to working as solo artists, Pierre and Cathy Dutertre have created compelling artwork as a photographic duo, integrating their individual and collective experiences into a thought-provoking and moving body of work like that which forms the centerpiece of this exhibition. Days and hours vary. 863-688-7743
HOMESCHOOL POTTERY WORKSHOP When: Feb. 03, 2021 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Lake Wales Arts Center 1099 SR 60 E, Lake Wales lakewalesartscouncil.org/class-offerings In-person Workshop on Wednesdays, ages 6 and up, limited space. Learn a variety of techniques for working with ceramics clay including slab work, coil work, carving, texturizing, and glazing your projects. Learn how to manipulate clay with your hands and a variety of tools. Required supplies will be provided by the Lake Wales Arts Council. Register online. 863-676-8426. LANDSCAPES IN OIL When: Feb. 04, 2021 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Lake Wales Arts Center 1099 SR 60 E, Lake Wales lakewalesartscouncil.org/class-offerings In-person workshopThursdays, ages 18 and up, limited space. Refine your oil painting skills with this workshop that takes a deep dive into painting landscapes in oil from reference photos. Expect to spend time practicing your skills with exercises for mastery, developing under paintings, understanding color, and recreating master works. This workshop is created for skilled artists looking to enhance their work with new techniques. Register online. 863-676-8426. Taught by Blair Updike. LAKELANDPAL MOBILE OUTREACH When: Feb. 04, 2021 | 3:30-5:30 p.m. Where: Washington Park 301 W Seventh St., Lakeland lakelandpal.com Police Athletic League is continuing with their new mobile outreach efforts. The PAL Officers will be on-site with snacks and setting up games to connect with kids and share some opportunities going on with PAL. All ages are welcome and it’s completely FREE. INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE FINE ARTS When: Feb. 04, 2021 | 6-8 p.m. Where: Lake Wales Arts Center 1099 SR 60 E, Lake Wales lakewalesartscouncil.org/class-offerings Participants may choose to take this course either in-person or watch a livestream of the course onThursdays. Ages 18 and up, limited space. Each week of this course will dive into a traditional Japanese Fine Art and examine how that Fine Art has been modernized in Japanese and American cultures. Part art history, part theory, and part practical workshop; students will experiment with Manga, Kurinuki (ceramics), Irezumi (tattooing), Suibokuga (ink wash), Netsuke (miniature sculpture), and even Buredo Tanzo (swordsmithing). Register online. 863-676-8426.Taught by Hiroshi. CRAFT + KITCHEN TRIVIA NIGHT When: Feb. 04, 2021 | 6:30 p.m. Where: Craft + Kitchen 3234 S Florida Ave, Lakeland Every Thursday, starts at 7, signup at 6:30pm, top 3 teams win prizes. Visit Florida’s First Independent Beer Bottle Shop serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week with over 300 craft beers, imports, and ciders including 25 taps. Open 11am - 9pm.
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