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Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events

FEBRUARY

Feb 1. Author Craig Johnson. 6pm. Presentation, Q&A ,and
book signing. His character, Sheriff Walt Longmire, is the basis
for the hit A&E/NetFlix drama, Longmire. Sponsored by The
Serena Bailey Foundation. Lakeland Main Library Meeting Room.
brenda.patterson@lakelandgov.net; 863-834-4276.

Feb 1. Paul Anka, Celebrating 60 Years of Hits - His Way.
7:30pm. Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Box
Office 863-834-8111, www.thelakelandcenter.com, or 24-hour
ticket line 888-397-0100.
Feb 1-28. Lake Wales Arts Council Student Art Show.
Showcase of student artworks from Lake Wales area schools.
Open during regular library hours. Lake Wales Public Library.
863-676-8426; www.lakewalesartscouncil.org.
Feb 1-Mar 31. Peak Bloom Celebration. Enjoy daily walking RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles at the RP Funding Center, February 8, 7:30pm.
tours, special concerts, evening Carillon concerts and flower
displays at Pinewood Estate. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales.
863-676-1408; www.boktowergardens.org. Feb 5. After School Art. 4:30-5:30pm. Free. Polk Museum of
Feb 2. Special Performance Series: Ethan Bortnick. 7:30pm. Art, Lakeland. 863-688-7743; www.PolkMuseumofArt.org.
$25. Polk State College Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Feb 5. Spring Art Classes for Teens and Adults begin. Polk
863-297-1050 www.polk.edu. Museum of Art, Lakeland. www.PolkMuseumofArt.org.
Feb 2-Mar 11: Harrison School for the Arts Senior Exhibition. Feb 5-Feb 28. Black History Month Exhibit. Gallery hours:
Showcases senior visual art students’ graduating body of Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm and Sat, 10am-3pm. FREE. Michael Crews
artwork. FREE. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-7743; Gallery, Lake Wales Arts Center. www.lakewalesartscouncil.org.
www.PolkMuseumofArt.org.
Feb 8. Black History Month Exhibit Reception. 5-7pm. FREE.
Feb 3. African American Heritage Celebration. Explorations Michael Crews Gallery, Lake Wales Arts Center. 863-676-8426;
V Children's Museum, Lakeland. 863-687-3869; info@ www.lakewalesartscouncil.org.
explorationsv.com or www.explorationsv.com.
Feb 8. Where Have You BEAN All My Life? 5:30-7:30pm.
Feb 3. Access Art: Special Needs. 11am-noon. Free. Polk Celebrate Heart Health month and learn delicious recipes
Museum of Art, Lakeland. www.PolkMuseumofArt.org. featuring beans. $15, reservations required. Outdoor Kitchen,

Feb 3. A Taste of Tuscany. 11am-1pm. Learn how to prepare Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org.
a Tuscan meal with ingredients fresh from the garden. $30, Feb 8. RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles. 7:30pm. Youkey
reservations required. Outdoor Kitchen, Bok Tower Gardens, Theatre, RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Box Office 863-834-
Lake Wales. 863-676-1408; www.boktowergardens.org. 8111, www.thelakelandcenter.com, or 24-hour ticket line
Feb 3. Hypertufa Container. 1-3pm. Using a mix of cement, 888-397-0100.
peat moss, and vermiculite/perlite, participants will take Feb 9. Senior Visual Art Exhibit: Art Gallery Reception. 6pm.
home a piece or art that is sure to be the highlight of your FREE. Visual art exhibit featuring the best of the Class of 2017.
garden! $25, reservations required. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. www.PolkMuseumofArt.org.
Wales. 863-676-1408; www.boktowergardens.org.
Feb 9-11. Celebrate Dance Festival: The Audition. A 3-day
Feb 3. Alumni Concert. 7pm. Adults $12, Students/Seniors $10. event that consists of Master Classes, a dance competition, and
Harrison School for the Arts, Lakeland. www.harrisonarts.com. competition winners performing with the professional company.
Feb 3-4. Founder's Day Weekend Celebration. The historic Florida Dance Theatre, Lakeland. www.floridadancetheatre.org.
iron Yellin gates will be open for visitors to cross the moat for Feb 10. Garden-Inspired Watercolor Workshop. 9am-4pm.
guided tours of the exterior of the Tower. Included in general An intense workshop for landscape and floral studies and the
admission. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. 863-676-1408; chance to paint en plein air in the Garden. $75, reservations
www.boktowergardens.org. required. Discovery Center, Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales.

Feb 4 & 11. Yoga. 2-3pm. Begin with a brief centering and 863-676-1408; www.boktowergardens.org.
evolve into a flow of movement and meditation. Comfortable Feb 10. Gar-tending: A Happy Hour Celebration. 4:30-
outdoor dress recommended. Bring your own exercise mat. $10 5:30pm. Explore botanical inspired “bar” creations and happy
per class, reservations required. Discovery Center, Bok Tower hour inspired appetizers. $25, reservations required. Bok
Gardens, Lake Wales. 863-676-1408; www.boktowergardens.org. Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org.

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