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Calendar of Events

APRIL Apr 7. Exhibition Reception: Dress Code. 6-8pm. FREE. Ridge
Art Assoc., Winter Haven. 863-291-5661; www.ridgeart.org.
Apr 1. Easter Sunrise Service. Free admission until 8am. Service
begins at 7am. Easter morning worshippers offered complimentary Apr 7. Roll Out The Red Carpet for Harrison. 6pm. Annual gala
admission to experience the Gardens' own sunrise service. Bok fundraiser sponsored by the Harrison Parents' Association. $50/pp.
Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org. Harrison School for the Arts, Lakeland. www.harrisonarts.com.

Apr 3. Celebration of Composers’ 2018 Anniversaries: Apr 8. Cookie Concert featuring pianist, 9-year old Jacob
Bernstein, Debussy & Joplin. Fen-Fang Chen, artistic Velasquez. 3pm. Pre-concert activities begin at 2 p.m. A free
director. 7:30pm. FREE. A journey through a few composers’ family event sponsored by Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc.
anniversariesFaculty Artist Series. Anne MacGregor Jenkins Recital 863-688-3743; www.imperialsymphony.org.
Hall, Florida Southern College, Lakeland. www.flsouthern.edu/ffa.
Apr 9. Mozart’s Vesperae Solennes de Confessore, K. 339. FSC
Apr 4. Mindful Leadership with Emily Rogers. Noon-1pm. FREE. Choral Department. 7:30pm. Adults $8; Students $4. Join Beth
Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. www.PolkMuseumofArt.org. Gibbs and FSC’s choral groups for an evening of beauty and
admiration of this fine sacred composition. Festival of Fine Arts
Apr 4. RAW TV. 7pm & 9pm. $2/pp. A student-led talk show in Music Event. Branscomb Auditorium, Florida Southern College,
which panelists explore their faith with tough questions and Lakeland. 863-680-4296; www.flsouthern.edu/ffa.
authentic answers. RAW TV is broadcast via multiple networks
nationwide and has been going strong for 21 seasons. Bolin Apr 10. Meditation with Tibetan & Crystal Singing Bowls.
Studio, Southeastern University, Lakeland. www.seu.edu/arts. 5:30pm-6:30pm. Sound healing with Reiki Master Kristen
Tenpenny that leads to an in-depth journey of relaxation and
Apr 5. Exhibit Reception: "Empty Bowls." 5-7pm. Fundraiser expansion. $15, reservations required. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake
benefiting My Brother’s Keeper. $20. Polk State College Winter Wales. 863-676-1408; www.boktowergardens.org.
Haven Fine Arts Lobby. www.polk.edu; 863-297-1050.
Apr 10. Guitar Concert. 7pm. Adults $12, Students/Seniors $10.
Apr 5. Jazz Ensemble Concert. 7:30pm. An evening of exciting Harrison School for the Arts, Lakeland. www.harrisonarts.com.
big band music featuring the classic sounds of the giants of
jazz history. Adults $5, Students $3. Bush Chapel, Southeastern Apr 10. Percussion Ensemble Concert. 7:30pm. A variety of
University, Lakeland. 863-667-5657; www.seu.edu/arts. rhythmic sounds and styles ranging from classical keyboard
transcriptions to contemporary percussive oeuvres. Adults $5,
Apr 5-22. Art Exhibition: Dress Code. FREE. Ridge Art Assoc., Students $3. Bush Chapel, Southeastern University, Lakeland.
Winter Haven. 863-291-5661; www.ridgeart.org. 863-667-5657; www.seu.edu/arts.
Apr 6. Voices of the People Chamber Music Series: Apr 11. Lunch & Learn: Rain Garden Landscape Design. Noon-
"Emanation." 3pm. Features Kyle Lombard and Jannina Norpoth, 1pm. Reduce storm water runoff and learn how to incorporate
violins; Jason Amos and John Alexander Madison, violas; and rain gardens into an existing landscape. Included in general
Christine Lamprea and Derek Menchan, celli. FREE. St. Joseph's admission. Discovery Center, Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales.
Catholic Church, Lakeland. 863-297-1050; www.polk.edu.
863-676-1408; www.boktowergardens.org.
Apr 6. Opening Reception: Studio Art Senior Thesis Exhibition. Apr 11. Elements of Nature. FSC Symphony Band. 7:30pm.
7pm. FREE. Melvin Gallery, Florida Southern College, Lakeland. Adults $8; Students $4. Celebrate the bounty of nature through
863-680-4743; www.flsouthern.edu/ffa.
sounds – with an evening of music inspired by mother earth.
April 6-27. Studio Art Senior Thesis Exhibition. FREE. Showcases Festival of Fine Arts Music Event. Branscomb Auditorium, Florida
artwork created by FSC’s senior studio art majors as they explore Southern College, Lakeland. www.flsouthern.edu/ffa.
a unique central idea and create a body of work that conveys Apr 12. Piano Concert. 7pm. Adults $12, Students/Seniors $10.
the technical and experiential nature of artistic expression and Harrison School for the Arts, Lakeland. www.harrisonarts.com.
creation. Open 9am-4:30pm, weekdays. Melvin Gallery, Florida
Southern College, Lakeland. www.flsouthern.edu/ffa. Apr 12. Heart by Heart featuring original Heart band
members Steve Fossen and Michael Dorosier. 7:30pm. Youkey
Apr 7. Annual Children's Festival. Explorations V Children's Theatre, RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Box Office 863-834-8111,
Museum, Lakeland. 863-687-3869 or www.explorationsv.com.
www.rpfundingcenter.com, or 24-hour ticket line 888-397-0100.
Apr 7. Coffee with the Artist: Holly Scoggins. 10:30-11:30am. Apr 13. Point of View Gallery Talk: "Masters of Spain." Noon-
Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. www.PolkMuseumofArt.org.
1pm. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. www.PolkMuseumofArt.org.
Apr 7. Exhibit Reception: “Creative Youth.” 11am. Awards for
the 15th Congressional District Art Competition are presented. Apr 13-14. Motion Picture Arts Film Showcase. Friday 7pm,
Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. www.PolkMuseumofArt.org. Saturday 2pm and 7pm. Adults $12, Students/Seniors $10. Harrison
School for the Arts Film Theatre, Lakeland. www.harrisonarts.com.
Apr 7. Fermentation Festival. 4-6pm. Learn more about the
culinary wonders of fermented foods. Several sessions available, Apr 14. Pruning and Propagation. 10:30am-noon. Learn the
call for pricing and reservations. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. when, whys, and wheres of pruning at this informative hands-on
863-676-1408; www.boktowergardens.org. pruning workshop. $45, reservations required. Discovery Center,
Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org.

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