POLK TOP 10 “QUEST: PIERRE AND CATHY DUTERTRE”
AVENUE Q ART AFTER DARK
SPRING BLOOM BRUNCH
March 4 - 14 at the Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds in Plant City. Enjoy 11 full days of strawberries, shortcake, concerts, rides, stage shows, attractions, food, exhibits, displays, contests, competitions, and fun for the whole family. 10am-10pm, more info at flstrawberryfestival.com
Select days through March 14 at Theatre Winter Haven. The laugh-out-loud musical tells the story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who moves into a shabby New York apartment. He soon discovers that, although the residents seem nice, it’s clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Purchase tickets in advance at theatrewinterhaven.com
March 6, 6-8pm at the Lake Wales Arts Center. Enjoy craft beer from Grove Roots, music from Lakeland Lofi, and all of the beautiful artwork of David Price and Jeff Ripple. Food will be available for purchase. Ages 21+. Tickets are $5/ members and $10/non-members, book your tickets today, space is limited. centralfloridatix.com
Select Sundays at Bok Tower Gardens. The number of brunch packages are limited, advance purchase highly recommended. Brunch is packaged “to go” and purchasers may enjoy their meal on the Blue Palmetto Cafe terrace or anywhere in the Gardens. Add a mimosa for an additional price. More info at Boktowergardens.org
SPRING OBSESSION
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
March 13, 8am-3pm at Lake Crago Park in Lakeland. The Lakeland Rotary Club’s 18th Annual “Spring Obsession” with plants galore, music, BBQ, children’s tent, outdoor decor, prize drawings! This is the 18th year for this family-friendly event. www. springobsesson.org
March 17. “May the winds of fortune sail you, May you sail a gentle sea. May it always be the other guy who says, ‘this drink’s on me.’” Don’t drink and drive, be safe my friends, celebrate wisely.
CENTRAL PARK ART FESTIVAL
SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED: MY LOVE LETTER TO LOVE SONGS
For the past decade, Pierre and Cathy Dutertre have created compelling artwork as a photographic duo, integrating their individual and collective experiences into a thoughtprovoking and moving body of work that forms the centerpiece of this exhibition. On view through March 28 at the Polk Museum of Art. Schedule visit online at PolkMuseumofArt.org/Quest
FLORIDA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
DANIELA SOLEDADE & NATE NAJAR FROM BRAZIL WITH LOVE March 12, 7pm at Bok Tower Gardens. Experience a bossa nova experience for all ages. Enjoy the lush vocals of Daniela Soledade and the masterful guitar stylings of Nate Najar. The CenterState Bank Concerts Under the Stars series is a co-production of Lake Wales Arts Council and Bok Tower Gardens. $36 members/$40 non-members, and $48 day of the concert more info online. boktowergardens.org
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March 20 from 10am-5pm and March 21st from 10am-4pm in Central Park in downtown Winter Haven. Presented by Ridge Art Association and Victor Smith Law Group. Visit Winter Haven for a large collection of fine art and fine crafts, music, food, and even children’s hands-on art by Polk State College. Ridgeart.org
March 20, 4pm at the Chain O’ Lakes Stadium. Part of the Theatre Winter Haven Stadium Series. Bring your lawn chair, cooler and enjoy a great show under the stars! An evening of love songs with Katie Pinder Brown. Gates open at 3pm, show starts at 4pm, purchase tickets online. centralfloridatix.com
*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.
