first friday: First Friday - August 2009
- 08/07/09 08:38 AM
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)
first friday: First Friday - June 2009
- 06/05/09 07:23 AM
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)
first friday: First Friday - April 2009
- 04/02/09 08:15 AM
This week marks the monthly First Friday event in historic Downtown Lakeland. This month's theme is "Bicycle Night." Enjoy a beautiful bike ride thru the streets of Downtown Lakeland. Many bike clubs & organizations are expected to be present. For the kids, there will be a fun bike parade around picturesque Munn Park beginning at 7 pm. All participants will win a ribbon! Go by Explorations V Children's Museum first as they will provide decorating stations so the bikes may be properly detailed. FREE bike lights installed & bike helmets fitted while supplies last on the corner of Bay Street & … (0 comments)
first friday: Exclusive Tour of Lofts on the Park
- 11/06/08 08:27 AM
In conjunction with the festivities of First Friday, the Group at Keller Williams Realty will be hosting an Open House tour of The Lofts on the Park. Local residents know that this great building is located on Kentucky Avenue adjacent to Munn Park & Lake Mirror. With the resounding turnout last month, there were requests made for an additional Open House tour. Friday November 7 beginning at 5:30 pm is your opportunity if you have always wanted to see the Lofts!Your hosts will be: Cathy Oliver - 863 286 6732 Christy Gallant - 863 680 9988 Gate Arty - 863 529 … (0 comments)
first friday: Veteran's Day Parade 2008
- 11/06/08 08:06 AM
This Saturday (November 8th), following the festivities of First Friday, Downtown Lakeland will have its annual Veteran's Day Parade. The parade will start at 11 a.m. on Lake Beulah Drive at Vetrans Park which is also adjacent to The Lakeland Center. It will conclude at Munn Park. There will be additonal ceremonies at Munn Park after the conclusion of the parade. Most notably there will be a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall located in Washington D.C. The "Quilt of Tears" will also be on display. There will be more fun at Munn Park where you can expect to find Jump … (0 comments)
first friday: First Friday - November
- 11/06/08 08:00 AM
The theme for First Friday this month will be "Honoring Service." A celebration of our honarable veterans. First Friday will honor veterans on the eve of the Veterans Day parade and celebration in Munn Park on Saturday. As usual, shops & restaurants will stay open late with special discounts in the stores. There will also be music and entertainment along the streets and the always popular Classic Car Show on Tennessee Avenue. The opening reception of the Polk County High School art exhibition will also kick off this evening. Sponsored by Arts on the Park, the exhibit will run the month … (0 comments)
first friday: First Friday - October
- 09/28/08 12:16 PM
October's First Friday event in historic Downtown Lakeland occurs 10/03/2008. This month's theme is "ART WALK." There will be an art show, "Oncology on Canvas," featuring artists from all over the world. The featured artists are cancer patients, their families, & health care providers. Attendees can vote for their favorite sculptures along the Lemon Street Promenade, and there will be an opportunity to showcase your own artistic talents on a community canvas along Kentucky Avenue. Don't miss shows & performances in Munn Park, the classic car show along Tennessee Avenue, and the many shops that stay open late for the event. … (0 comments)
first friday: Lakeland Art Festival
- 09/05/08 02:27 AM
If you still have a taste for Downtown Lakeland after the festivities of First Friday, go to the Lakeland Art Festival on September 6th & 7th. J Rowan Galleries will be hosting the event. It will be held on South Kentucky Avenue between Main Street & Lemon Street. Event hours will be 10 am to 5 pm. Don't forget to visit Central Florida's premier real estate website at www.GateArty.com for all your real estate needs! … (1 comments)
first friday: First Friday
- 04/28/08 03:24 PM
This Friday, May 2nd, is yet another signature local event. First Friday is a celebration of historic Downtown Lakeland that occurs . . . .you guessed it, the first Friday of every month. Local artists & musicians are featured along the local streets & storefronts. All shops & restaurants stay open late during the event. The streets are closed to thru-traffic, so get there early! A classic car show is held on Tennessee Avenue. Every month features new & fresh feature events, so be sure to mark every First Friday on your calendar. Also on the agenda is the Spring Art Festival that … (0 comments)
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. ;)
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