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Calendar of Events

Mar 17-June 17. “Masters of Spain: Goya and Picasso.” A rare
showcase of work by two of the greatest Spanish painters of all time.
Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. www.PolkMuseumofArt.org.
Mar 18. Sentimental Journeymen Annual Show. A cappella
event with the men's barbershop chorus and two special guest
ensembles. Adults $20, Students $15, Groups $15/pp . Chain-O-
Lakes Theatre, Winter Haven. www.sentimentaljourneymen.com.
Mar 18. Over 55 Show Band Concert: "March Madness." 2pm.
$10. Polk State College Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. www.
polk.edu; 863-297-1050.
Mar 18. Music at Pinewood: Dr. Jonathan Reed, pianist.
4-6pm Chamber music series. $25. Pinewood Estate, Bok Tower
Gardens, Lake Wales. 863-676-1408; www.boktowergardens.org.
Mar 18. Shen Yun. 7:30pm. Through the universal language
of music and dance, SHEN YUN weaves a wondrous tapestry
of heavenly realms, ancient legends, and modern heroic tales,
Ridge Art Association and Victor Smith Law Group present the Central Park taking audiences on a journey through 5,000 years of Chinese
Art Festival on March 17-18 in Downtown Winter Haven. culture with stunning beauty and tremendous energy. Youkey
Theatre, RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Box Office 863-834-8111,
www.rpfundingcenter.com, or 24-hour ticket line 888-397-0100.
Mar 16. Pops by the Lake. 3pm. A first-of-its-kind performance
with the Orchestra backing a US Army Field Band unit. FREE. Mar 20. Sinfonia: Connecting the Arts & Community. 7:30pm.
Frances Langford Promenade on Lake Mirror, Lakeland. Learn A partnership with the Imperial Symphony Orchestra featuring
more: www.imperialsymphony.org; 863-688-3743. special guest conductor, Joseph DeBeasi. DeBeasi’s impressive
repertoire includes the composition of original scores for over
Mar 16-30. Senior Graphic Design Thesis Exhibition. FREE. 60 feature films, including Oscar nominated Clint Eastwood’s
FSC's senior graphic design majors each create a fictitious American Sniper. General $15, Students $10, Military & Veterans
company and design its print and digital materials, products, $5. Victory Church, Lakeland. www.seu.edu/arts/sinfonia
and storefront displays in this clever, and surprising exhibition.
Open 9am-4:30pm, weekdays. Melvin Gallery, Florida Southern Mar 21. RAW TV. 7pm & 9pm. $2/pp. A student-led talk show
College, Lakeland. 863-680-4743; www.flsouthern.edu/ffa. in which panelists explore their faith with tough questions and
authentic answers. RAW TV is broadcast via multiple networks
Mar 17. Photography: Using Adobe Lightroom. 10am-4pm. nationwide and has been going strong for 21 seasons. Bolin
$80 members; $120 nonmembers. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. Studio, Southeastern University, Lakeland. www.seu.edu/arts.
www.PolkMuseumofArt.org/workshops.
Mar 17. St Patrick's Day Carillon Concerts. 1pm & 3pm.
Included in general admission. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales.
863-676-1408; www.boktowergardens.org.
Mar 17-18. Family Camping Adventure. SOLD OUT. A unique
opportunity to camp out in the Gardens and explore nature. Bok
Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org.

Mar 17-18. The Central Park Art Festival presented by Ridge
Art Association and Victor Smith Law Group. Saturday 10am-
5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm. FREE. Central Park in Downtown Winter
Haven. 863-291-5661; www.ridgeart.org.
Mar 17. Special Performance Series: Shades of Bublé - A
Three-Man Tribute to Michael Bublé. 7:30pm. $25. Polk State
College Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. www.polk.edu.
Mar 17. Jazz Fusion. FSC Jazz Ensemble. 7:30pm. Adults $8;
Students $4. Dynamic jazz professor Paul Butcher leads this
youthful jazz ensemble through a potpourri of entertaining jazz
styles. Festival of Fine Arts Music Event. Branscomb Auditorium,
Florida Southern College, Lakeland. www.flsouthern.edu/ffa.
In partnership with the Imperial Symphony Orchestra, Southeastern
Mar 17-April 15. “Creative Youth.” The 37th Annual 15th University presents Sinfonia: Connecting the Arts & Community at Victory
Congressional District Art Competition. Polk Museum of Art, Church, 7:30pm on Tuesday, March 20. As guest conductor, the Orchestra
Lakeland. 863-688-7743; www.PolkMuseumofArt.org. welcomes Joseph DeBeasi, composer of original scores for over 60 feature
films, including Clint Eastwood's Oscar nominated American Sniper.
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