Musician Eric N. Collins, better known to fans as MrENC, has released an EP, “We Do Our Own Thing,” which he calls a “love letter to Lakeland” that expresses nostalgia about growing up here in the 1990s.
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Live Music in Lakeland This Weekend
Local live music this weekend includes Shawn Rahn, Brooke Cramer, Blake Free, Good Stuff Band, Rich Mistretta, Melissa Lee, Ariana Dawn & Nick Sabbatini, Cristi Massey, Blue Collar Band, Bully for You, Daniel Sprouse Band, Mike Monts de Oca, Paul Mazzarella, Two Broke Dudes, Keith Robinette and Lkld Indie Fest with CMPNY of ANMLS, Lady Moonbeam, […]
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Polk Libraries Remained Busy During the Pandemic
The pandemic disrupted many pastimes, but reading has remained a constant pleasure in Polk County, local librarians say. The number of physical books checked out through libraries in Lakeland and the rest of Polk County was largely unchanged from the pre-pandemic period, and circulation of digital books actually increased.
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Polk Museum’s Alex Rich on the Power of Art (High and Low)
As the executive director and chief curator at Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College, Dr. H. Alexander Rich’s professional life rose another rung on Feb. 8. He was named the George and Dorothy Forsythe Endowed Chair in Art History and Museum Studies at Florida Southern. The academic title, supported by the George C. Forsythe Family Foundation, sponsors Rich’s dual […]
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‘Netflix’ Show Spotlights Lakeland-Born Hairstylist
Merlande Petithomme, a 38-year-old Lakeland native, is featured in the Netflex series “We Are the Champions” in an episode about fantasy hairstyling. Petithomme, who owns a salon in Atlanta, was a winner in the 2019 Bronner Bros. International Beauty Show, The Ledger reports. | Netflix: “We Are the Champions” | Pettihomme’s Instagram | Her salon […]
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Live Music in Lakeland This Weekend
Live music in Lakeland this weekend includes Matt & Rick, Brenna Stross, Justin Bellamy, Red Hot Roosters, Subharmonic Duo, Nina & The Buffalo Hunters, One Eyed Jack, Lubeck, Hip Hop Showcase with DeekBeats, Brett Foster Duo, Doug South Band, Paul Mazzarella, Southern Creek Band, The Broke, Wikkid, Ray Gurka, and Oak Lee. Keep scrolling for […]
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Live Music in Lakeland This Weekend
Musicians playing at Lakeland venues this weekend include Shawn Rahn, Winterland, Swan City Jazz Project, Billy & Rich, Blue Collar Band, Sixx L Sixx, Noah Partly, Straightjacket Smile, SG Wood, Micah Shane, Paul Mazzarella, Smokepoint, 32 Trees, and Dennis O’Hagan. Keep scrolling for times and places, as well as other nearby listings.
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Artist Wrapping Up Pink Oak Project in Munn Park
A sprawling oak wrapped in pink ripstop fabric is the latest public art in Munn Park. Artist David Collins hopes to finish wrapping the tree and add cellophane orchids by the end of this week.
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‘Toulouse-Lautrec & the Belle Époque’ Transports Visitors to 19th Century Paris
“Toulouse-Lautrec & the Belle Époque,” the Polk Museum of Art’s largest exhibition to date, acquaints visitors with 19th century Paris and the life of post-Impressionist artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. With more than 215 works spanning three galleries, the exhibition opens to the public on Saturday.
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Live Music in Lakeland This Weekend
Musicians at Lakeland venues this weekend include Melissa Lee, Jason Joseph, Running Reckless, The Sound Machines, The Broke, Nina & The Buffalo Riders, Luis Rexach, Rob Hazen, Moonquakes, Paul Mazzarella, Proper Wednesday, Rick Graham, Dan Signor, and Harlequin. Keep scrolling for times and places.