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lakeland culture: First Friday - August 2009 - 08/07/09 03:38 PM
TODAY, is August's version of First Friday & this month's theme is once again, the popular "Dog Days of Summer." For those of you that resemble your pooches, there is a dog/owner look-a-like contest. This contest will be held at FastFrame on South Kentucky Avenue. There will also be dog obedience skills competitions & training throughout the Downtown area.  
Other First Friday events:
Local radio personality, Seth Mela from WLKF's Mayhem in the AM will be in Munn Park. The SOFA KINGS will be jamming at the Garden Bistro between 6 pm - 8 pm. Classic Car Show on Tennessee Avenue. … (0 comments)

lakeland culture: First Friday - June 2009 - 06/05/09 02:23 PM
The theme for this month's First Friday event will be very familiar to fans of rock ‘n roll star, Alice Cooper.  June's First Friday will be titled, "School's Out for Summer." If you have children I probably didn't need to tell you that though, right? As per usual, shops & restaurants open late. Music and entertainment along the streets and a Classic Car Show will be on Tennessee Avenue.
All along Kentucky Avenue you will found countless fun activities for the kids! Bubble-gum blowing contests, hula-hoop contests, water gun games, & an art contest. If the kids still have energy to burn, … (0 comments)

lakeland culture: Arts on the Park - June 2009 - 06/05/09 02:18 PM
On Friday June 5th, Arts on the Park will open a new art exhibit featuring multi-cultural works of art by regional artists. The exhibit features art styles from various cultures including the Caribbean, African, Latin, Folk, among others. The reception will be held at 115 North Kentucky Avenue in historic Downtown Lakeland between 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
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lakeland culture: Lakeland Profiles, Art - Swansation & Kaleidoscope Butterflies - 05/06/09 03:05 PM
Lakeland has long been known for its appreciation of public art projects. Two such projects are the "Swansation Art Project" and the "Kaleidoscope Butterflies in Flight." The intent of both projects were centered around civic awareness with the swan art benefiting local non-profits & the kaleidoscope project benefiting the CommonGround Park.
Swansation is a public art project in originating in downtown Lakeland responsible for bringing the community together to celebrate one of Lakeland's most well known celebrities, the swan. This unique charitable project benefits local nonprofit organizations. The majestic swan, widely considered the mascot of this culturally rich community, is prevalent … (0 comments)

lakeland culture: First Friday - May 2009 - 04/30/09 10:21 PM
Friday, May 1st mark's the First Friday celebration in Downtown Lakeland. This month's theme is Public Works. This week is National Public Works Week. Munn Park will be filled with displays from the various public works divisions:
 · Fleet Management
· Engineering
· Solid Waste
· Parking
· Traffic
· Construction & Maintenance
· Facilities Management
· Lake & Storm Water
There will be displays throughout Munn Park from the various divisions of the Public Works Department.
Now to the fun part . . . on Kentucky Avenue you might feel like you stepped back in a time machine because it … (0 comments)

lakeland culture: Hollywood in Lakeland Florida - 04/30/09 03:50 PM
If you have tried to drop by the Polk Museum of Art, Mister Fish restaurant, Lakeland Public Library, or anywhere near that spot around Lake Morton lately, you would have noticed a lot of hustle & bustle. Well it seems like Hollywood has got its eyes firmly fixated on Lakeland & its many picturesque backdrops. The movie, tentatively titled, "Endure," is scheduled to be shooting in Lakeland through May 8th. The movie is based on a fictitious town named "Lakeridge, Florida." Stars of the movie include Judd Nelson & Devon Sawa. Many of you will remember Nelson from the many movies … (0 comments)

 

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