Friday evening the Polk County Schools presented the 54th Annual All-County Band Festival in the Branscomb Auditorium at Florida Southern College. Nineteen Polk middle schools and 14 high schools were represented in a series of pieces from three bands.....
Two weeks ago I shared that I had seen a local face on the American Idol TV commercials and it was Seth Rollins of Lakeland. Last night he was given 4 yeses and a golden (ok yellow) ticket to Hollywood with the song, “Someone to Watch Over Me”. Simon even said, “it was good” and [...]
Darby Critendon - It's been a few years since I have been this excited about American Idol. Why? Well, I have seen a few local faces in the AI TV Commercials. I'll be watching tonight to see how it goes. Will you? -- photo credit: stevec74
This particular post highlights the risk involved with including time elements in drafts and then failing to finish promptly. The fact that the decade did not, in fact, end last week mitigates a bit. Anyway, here it goes. I’m sitting on the couch, a few minutes before 7 on Christmas Eve. The egg yolks are [...]
This Friday (Jan. 8th), Kevin Connolly makes a rare trip away from his New England homebase for gig in Lakeland as part of his Florida Mini Tour.
For some reason when I posted yesterday about the weekend’s events, I had it in my head that the Imperial Symphony Orchestra’s Cookie Concert was on this coming Tuesday. Probably because many of their concerts are on Tuesdays, but not this one! So, to make up for my oversight, here’s the flyer and a link [...]
Mark Twain said “All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.” S outheastern University will offer a dinner theater experience this month with the works of Mark Twain, one of the most celebrated authors in American history. This original compilation includes various Mark Twain stories including [...]
Die Fledermaus, which means “The Bat,” is a humorous story of revenge filled with rich and memorable melodies.
Another neat event was just brought to my attention: Mad Agnes, a folk/rock/Celtic fusion band, will be performing at Arts on the Park on Saturday, Feburary 7 at 7pm. Tickets are $15 each and you can get more info by calling Arts on the Park at 680-2787.
Most of the time, the arts organizations in Lakeland try hard not to schedule major events on top of each other. We know that we share many of the same patrons and visitors, and it hurts us all when we have a conflict. But it doesn’t always work out. Sometimes, we force you all to [...]
Stop by Polk Museum of Art on Saturday, December 20, at 1:00pm for a fun, wild, FREE, family event! We’re hosting our annual Kwanzaa Celebration early this year so that you can learn all about it, and then go home and observe the holiday on your own. Once again, the fantastic Kuumba Drummers and Dancers [...]
The Dark Romantics finally released their new album and we have a review! OK, we don't. But we have news of next week's CD release party. And a link to a single or two. (Note: the photo at left is by Tom Hagerty. It has nothing to do with the Dark Romantics. I just liked it.)
The last thing in the world I’d do is write a music review. (OK, maybe not the last thing.) However, I would link to a review if it is about a Lakeland band. Especially if it contains lines such as this: “Hailing from that hotbed of indie rock that is Lakeland, The Dark Romantics have [...]
In the spirit, but not the letter, of William Burrough’s Cut-Up Period, here’s bits and pieces about a upcoming event at the Polk Museum of Art: On Friday, April 13, artist Joyce J. Scott will talk about her work at the Members’ Celebration Opening Reception for her national touring exhibition. She is also an experienced [...]
Bio: This is a creative outlet and soapbox for Lorrie Delk Walker where, at times, she has stuck her foot so far into her mouth, surely she has quashed any hopes of ever being elected to public office. Lorrie is a writer, avid recycler, small-time chicken farmer, SPCA foster parent and fan of all things Downtown Lakeland. Posts from Delk Walker's popular blog, Tales From the Delk Side, were added to the Lakeland Local archives and can be found here.
