I had the opportunity at work to sit down with Cynthia and Linda to learn more about an event coming up this weekend, Art in AgriCulutre. For more about the group organizing the event or prices, check out...

There’s no Lakeland history save for what we remember, what we save. For the past six years Lakeland Local has tried to promote the alternate voices of our city. The influencers, the soft-spoken, those with a lot to say or...

Special to Lakeland Local by Taylor Flumerfelt A collaborative spirit has helped the City of Lakeland join efforts with Platform Art, Inc.’s Art Party #19: Art in AgriCulture to create a lasting contribution that fosters...

On Wednesday night about 100 bicyclists gathered to ride in honor of two riders recently struck while riding Lake Hollingsworth. Geoff Vining & Joe Kelly were injured on an early morning ride. Kelly was treated and...

Special to Lakeland Local by Sandra Horan Begun as a crafts fair on the lawn of the Lakeland Public Library, MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire by-the-Lake has grown into one of Florida’s premier free outdoor art festivals and among the...

Don’t let the name fool you. No one is racing cars at the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP). They’re dancing. The world’s largest student ballet scholarship competition awards over $250,000 annually in scholarships to...

Editor’s Note: We’re proud to present a column by one of Lakeland’s hard-working young professionals. After making a stab at the LA scene, filmmaker Laura Ward decided to return to Lakeland. Between...

Until this year, I had never purchased a desk for myself. They always were dumpy, particle board hand-me-downs. When I met Tom Monaco of The Fourth Wall a couple of years ago and saw the magnificent work that he does, I...

Thursday at the Lakeland Center nine honorees were presented awards for their impact on the arts and culture in Polk County. The program and awards were organized by The Polk Arts Alliance, Inc. (PAA), Polk County’s...

Lots of events this weekend. So don’t say there’s nothing to do in Lakeland. Events that are free, will say so or click on the event name for more information like the price, hours and location. •...

Editor’s Note: Tammy Wright is on Amtrak tonight. She’s trying to get back to Lakeland. What is supposed to be a quick trip is proceeding at a, well, fast trot. Lakeland Local has collected her tweets from...

No, it isn’t another Playlist post. Platform is Polk County’s twice yearly art party. Held in a difference venue each time, Platform brings avant-garde fashion, music, sculpture, photography, dance, art and a...

Claire Orologas has joined the Polk Museum of Art to serve as their new Executive Director, PMOA announced this morning. She starts February 1st. Orologas succeeds Daniel E. Stetson, who left the PMOA in May to head for the...

A few weeks ago we reported about Matthew Wengard’s decision to use Kickstarter to raise funds to purchase a press. That campaign was a success. Local musician Michael McArthur has decided to go the Kickstarter...