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Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events

Mar 9-10. Expressions Storytelling Institute & Writers
Conference. Proven and aspiring writers are given the opportunity
to learn the key elements of storytelling and publishing from the
best of the best. $50/pp. Advanced registration required. Festival of
the Arts, Southeastern University, Lakeland. www.seu.edu/arts.

Mar 9-10. An Evening of Dance. The professional company
performs new choreography by Resident Choreographer Stefan
Dolbashian, Director Carol Erkes and guest choreographers.
Learn more: 863-802-0399; www.floridadancetheatre.org.
Mar 9-11. Musical Theatre Performance: Into the Woods. Friday-
Saturday at 7pm, Sunday at 2pm. Adults $15, Students/Seniors $12.
Harrison School for the Arts, Lakeland. www.harrisonarts.com.
Mar 10. Carillon Classic 5k Run/Walk. 7:30am. The sounds of
the carillon will fill the air as runners traverse a challenging course.
Call for pricing and reservations. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales.
863-676-1408; www.boktowergardens.org. Meditation with Tibetan & Crystal Singing Bowls. Sound healing with Reiki
Master Kristen Tenpenny, 5:30-6:30pm, March 13 and April 10.
Mar 10. Lakeland Art Guild Spring Art Show. 9am-4pm. First
Presbyterian Church, Lakeland. www.lakelandartguild.com.
Mar 10. Beekeeping Basics. 10am-noon. An introduction to Mar 13. Meditation with Tibetan & Crystal Singing Bowls.
beekeeping. Learn how to prepare and what to expect with your 5:30pm-6:30pm. Sound healing with Reiki Master Kristen
first hive. $25, reservations required. Discovery Center, Bok Tower Tenpenny that leads to an in-depth journey of relaxation and
Gardens, Lake Wales. 863-676-1408; www.boktowergardens.org. expansion. $15, reservations required. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake
Wales. 863-676-1408; www.boktowergardens.org.
Mar 10. Holistic Approach to Stress Management. 1-3pm.
Learn how to instill calmness including art therapy, music therapy, Mar 14. Lunch & Learn: Non-Traditional Uses for Herbs. Noon-
meditation, yoga, and breath work. $45, reservations required. 1pm. Learn new and delicious ways to use herbs in your cooking.
Discovery Center, Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. 863-676-1408; Included in general admission. Outdoor Kitchen, Bok Tower
www.boktowergardens.org. Gardens, Lake Wales. 863-676-1408; www.boktowergardens.org.

Mar 10. Wine Walk. 3-5pm. Take a walk through the Gardens Mar 14. Treasures for the Violin and Piano. Rimma Bergeron-
and sample 10 carefully curated wines. Ticket includes souvenir Langlois, violin; Keiko Andrews, piano. 7:30pm. FREE. These
tasting glass, samples and nibbles at each stop. $30 including extraordinary musicians excite with their virtuosity, inspire with
general admission, $16 members. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake their artistry, and impress with their musicianship. Faculty Artist
Wales. 863-676-1408; www.boktowergardens.org. Series. Anne MacGregor Jenkins Recital Hall, Florida Southern
College, Lakeland. 863-680-4296; www.flsouthern.edu/ffa.
Mar 10-May 20. “Painting a Nation: Hudson River School
Landscapes.” Features superb examples of paintings from the Mar 15. Chorus Chamber Music Concert. 7pm. Adults $12,
first native school of painting in the U.S. Polk Museum of Art, Students/Seniors $10. Harrison School for the Arts, Lakeland.
Lakeland. 863-688-7743; www.PolkMuseumofArt.org. 863-499-2855; www.harrisonarts.com.
Mar 10-May 20. “The Coast of Genoa by Francis Cropsey.” On Mar 15. Bok After Dark: An Epic Fantasy. 7pm. Join Geert
loan from the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Polk Museum D’hollander for an evening concert focused on fan favorites
of Art, Lakeland. www.PolkMuseumofArt.org. from the big screen like Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Star
Wars and Star Trek. Come early for dinner at the Blue Palmetto
Mar 11. Lakeland Concert Band Concert. 2:30pm. Preshow Café and enjoy live music on the terrace from 4:30 pm-6:30pm.
featuring local talent is at 1:45pm. Branscomb Auditorium, Concert included in general admission. Singing Tower, Bok Tower
Florida Southern College, Lakeland. LakelandConcertBand.org.
Gardens, Lake Wales. 863-676-1408; www.boktowergardens.org.
Mar 12. For the Love of Music: An Evening with Rita Fandrich Mar 15. Jazz on the Lawn. 7:30pm. Southeastern University's
and Friends. 7:30pm. FREE. Enjoy an evening with this delightful Jazz Ensemble gathers for a one-of-a-kind presentation with
pianist and some of her closest musical friends as they explore
intriguing musicians such as Mozart and Poulenc. Faculty Artist beautiful gardens by sunset. Adults $5, Students $3. First
Presbyterian Church, Lakeland. 863-667-5657; www.seu.edu/arts.
Series. Anne MacGregor Jenkins Recital Hall, Florida Southern
College, Lakeland. www.flsouthern.edu/ffa. Mar 16. Opening Reception: Senior Graphic Design Thesis
Exhibition. 7pm. FREE. Melvin Gallery, Florida Southern College,
Mar 12. Choral Concert: Americana. 7:30pm. Southeastern Lakeland. 863-680-4743; www.flsouthern.edu/ffa.
University's choral groups convene for an awe-inspiring lyrical
performance. Adults $5, Students $3. First Presbyterian Church, Mar 16. Unpland Improv. 7pm & 9pm. $2/pp. An improvisational
Lakeland. 863-667-5657; www.seu.edu/arts. stand-up comedy show that airs on multiple networks. Talented
students use their keen wit to entertain the audience. Bolin
Studio, Southeastern University, Lakeland. www.seu.edu/arts.

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