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Auditions Scheduled for September Children's Play at LWLT
Auditions are scheduled July 27 and 29 for children who would like to perform in the upcoming Theatre Tots and Children's Show at the Lake Wales Little Theatre. Directed by Leslie... — Updated 7/29/2021
Florida Museum Offers Fish Skelton Exhibit
Visitors to the Florida Museum of Natural History's latest gallery exhibit can take a uniquely artistic look into the museum's fish collection. "Inner Beauty: Skeletons Revealed... — Updated 6/9/2021
Little Theatre Teen Production of Jukebox Diner Opens June 4 for 2 Weekends
The Lake Wales Little Theatre teen production of Jukebox Diner opens Friday, June 4 for a two-weekend run. Directed by Rob Fritz, performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and... — Updated 6/9/2021
Polk History Center Expands Military Exhibit
After a brief closure, the Military Gallery at the Polk County History Center has reopened with a revitalized look and new displays. Among the artifacts spanning from the Seminole... — Updated 5/6/2021
Florida Museum to Offer Free Admission May 15-Sept. 6 for Active Military, Families
The Florida Museum of Natural History is offering free admission to all fee-based exhibits for active-duty military personnel and their families from Armed Forces Day, May 15,... — Updated 5/6/2021
History Center's May 8 Zoom and Vroom Features Historic Downtown Lake Wales
To celebrate National Historic Preservation Month, the Polk County History Center's May Zoom and Vroom program features the Lake Wales Downtown Historic District as part of Polk's... — Updated 5/6/2021
Lake of the Hills Ice Cream and Dessert Social March 27
The Lake of the Hills Community Club is hosting its annual Ice Cream and Dessert Social from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, March 27. The event will be held at the club at 47 E. Starr Ave. The... — Updated 4/1/2021
CenterState Bank Concerts Under the Stars Returns to Bok Tower Gardens
The all-new CenterState Bank Concerts Under the Stars series revives a music tradition at Bok Tower Gardens with four performances beginning Friday, March 12, and continuing... — Updated 3/24/2021
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Exit Laughing through March 28 at LW Little Theatre
Opening March 12 for a three-weekend run at Lake Wales Little Theatre, Exit Laughing, a popular and laugh-out-loud funny play by Paul Elliott, tells the story of four Southern... — Updated 3/24/2021
Lake Wales Quilters Guild Exhibit at Library
Throughout the month of March the Lake Wales Public Library's Local Artist Gallery has an amazing display of handmade quilts by local textile artists. The Lake Wales Quilters Guild... — Updated 3/17/2021
VIP Access to 2021 Arts Festival Comes with Variety of Perks
Fifty years of fine arts excellence will be celebrated Feb. 19-21 at the 2021 Citizens Bank & Trust Lake Wales Arts Festival. With over 50 exhibiting artists, live music, and... — Updated 2/11/2021
Local Cafe Hosts Highwaymen Evening of Art and Conversation Feb. 6
Come join Al Black, one of the original Highwaymen, and Kelvin Hair, son of Alfred Hair ~ an original Highwayman, Saturday evening Feb. 6, for an Evening of Art & Conversation.... — Updated 2/4/2021
Willie and Waylon Tribute Concert Jan. 30 at Frostproof's Historic Ramon Theater
The Ramon Theatre in Frostproof will feature a tribute to Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $27 and can be... — Updated 1/29/2021
Lake Wales Little Theatre Kicks off Two Weekends of The Odd Couple Jan. 22
The show must go on. That's what the Lake Wales Little Theatre decided after an empty stage for nearly a year. The curtain will go up Friday, Jan. 22 for a two weekend production... — Updated 1/27/2021
Virtual Presentation Jan. 14 on New Deal Era Indian Murals at Post Offices
The Lake Wales History Museum is inviting people to enjoy a virtual event as part of the Florida Humanities Spring Speaker Series. Indians at the Post Office: New Deal-Era Post... — Updated 1/10/2021
Polk History Center Hosts Voices and Votes Smithsonian Exhibit
The Polk County History Center is hosting a traveling Smithsonian exhibit - Voices and Votes: Democracy in America - through Dec. 11. Our democracy demands action, reaction, vision,... — Updated 12/2/2020
LWLT to Host Night of Musical Theatre Previewing Show in Development Nov. 6-8
The Lake Wales Little Theatre will host three performances of "A Night of Musical Theatre" Nov. 6-8. The program will feature numbers from the upcoming musical "Malcolm X" with... — Updated 10/29/2020
Museum Hosts Virtual History Happy Hour April 17
The Lake Wales History Museum is hosting a Virtual History Happy Hour starting at 5 p.m. Friday, April 17. "Join us from the comfort and safety of your own home You just need a... — Updated 4/16/2020
Little Theatre Production Super Freaks Opens Friday, March 13
Lake Wales Little Theatre is proud to announce its upcoming production of Super Freaks, which opens Friday, March 13 for a three-weekend run. The theater is taking extra precautions... — Updated 3/13/2020
March 20 Lake Wales LIVE Event Canceled
NOTE: The city has canceled this event due to concerns about the COVID-19 virus. The City of Lake Wales Recreation Department will host Lake Wales Live starting at 6 p.m. Friday,... — Updated 3/13/2020
Fire it up Frostproof BBQ, Music, Bike Event March 6-7
The City of Frostproof is holding its 3rd Annual Fire it up Frostproof! BBQ the weekend of March 6-7. Jon Prestage AKA Johnny Debt will be on the stage from 6-9 p.m. Friday. Food... — Updated 3/5/2020
Wilkins Brings Jazz Saxophone Tribute to Arts Center March 7
GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist Jack Wilkins will take center stage at the Lake Wales Arts Center Saturday, March 7 for his tribute to the life and music of Jazz legend Hank Mobley. Wi... — Updated 3/5/2020
Friends of Library Host Patrick Smith's Florida: A Land Remembered March 10
Florida author Patrick Smith's son, Rick, will present a unique multimedia show March 10 honoring his father and the experiences that led him to write his beloved novels.... — Updated 3/4/2020
36th Lake Wales Mardi Gras Feb. 21-22 to be a Colorful Extravaganza
It's not quite New Orleans, but Lake Wales no doubt throws one of the greatest Mardi Gras parties most people will ever attend. Unbound revelry, crazy costumes, colorful floats,... — Updated 2/24/2020
History Museum Hosts Spirited Exhibit About Prohibition
The Lake Wales History Museum opened the major traveling exhibit, Spirited: Prohibition in America on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Organized by the National Constitution Center, Philadelphia,... — Updated 2/19/2020
