Saturday, May 24, 2008   to   Sunday, Sep 7, 2008

More and more artists are using digital media and processes as either their primary means of artistic expression or as a supplement to traditional media. This exhibition will feature artwork by current faculty at Florida colleges and universities who utilize digital media in their work.

Location: Polk Museum of Art
800 East Palmetto Street
Lakeland, Florida 33801
Website: www.PolkMuseumofArt.org
Hours: Tue. - Sat. 10:00am - 5:00pm; Sun. 1:00 - 5:00pm. Closed Mondays and major holidays.
Cost: $5 Adults; $4 Seniors; FREE to Members, students (K-college), and children.
863-688-7743

Saturday, May 24, 2008   to   Sunday, Sep 7, 2008

Yousef Karsh, Herman Leonard and Jenny Bagert represent three “generations” of photographers. Karsh is recognized as one of the pioneers of 20th-century portrait photographer. His protégé, Herman Leonard, has achieved international fame for his documentation of jazz musicians as well as numerous other projects. Leonard’s protégé, Jenny Bagert, is a young photographer whose work, like Leonard’s, owes something to her early mentor but she has achieved her own unique vision as well. This exhibition will show the way photographic traditions have been passed down from mentor to student.

Location: Polk Museum of Art
800 East Palmetto Street
Lakeland, Florida 33801
Website: www.PolkMuseumofArt.org
Hours: Tue. - Sat. 10:00am - 5:00pm; Sun. 1:00 - 5:00pm. Closed Mondays and major holidays.
Cost: $5 Adults; $4 Seniors; FREE to Members, students (K-college), and children.
863-688-7743

Tuesday, Jun 3, 2008   to   Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008

An exhibition of gems, minerals, and fossils.

Location: Polk County Historical Museum
100 East Main Street
Bartow, Florida 33830

Hours: Tues-Fri 9am-5pm; Sat 9am-3pm
Cost: FREE
For more information, contact: polk Historical Museum
(863) 534-4386

Wednesday, Jun 4, 2008   to   Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008

An exhibition highlighting local student exhibits created for National History Day

Location: 100 East Main Street
Bartow, Fl. 33830
Website: www.polkcountymuseum.org
Hours: 9am - 5pm Tues. - Fri., 9am - 3pm Sat.
Cost: Free
For more information, contact: Tom Muir
863-534-4386

Saturday, Jun 7, 2008   to   Sunday, Aug 24, 2008

Polk Museum of Art reaches out to all ages and cultures through programming designed to enhance its exhibitions and special events that reach out to all members of the community. Museum visitors experience art in new and interactive ways at PMoA. From African dance at our annual Kwanzaa Celebration to music concerts in our Performance Series, and from festive fundraisers like Red, White, & the Blues to Mayfaire by-the-Lake, one of the premiere outdoor art festivals in Central Florida, there's something here for everyone!

Location: Polk Museum of Art
800 East Palmetto Street
Lakeland, Florida 33801
Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 1pm-5pm
Cost: $5 general; $4 seniors; FREE for students
For more information, contact: Polk Museum of Art
(863) 688-3869

Tuesday, Jun 10, 2008   to   Friday, Aug 1, 2008

A children's hands-on exhibition at the Lake Wales Arts Center.

Location: Lake Wales Art Center
325 S. Scenic Highway
Lake Wales, Florida 33853

Hours: Mon-Friday 9am-5pm; Sat 10am-4pm
Cost: FREE
For more information, contact: Lake Wales Art Center
(863) 676-8426

Wednesday, Jul 9, 2008   to   Friday, Aug 8, 2008

Ridge Art is please to present a special summer solo exhibition by member artist and former RAA President Tinia Clark. The show will represent the last 18 years of the artist's work with many of her strongest pieces on loan for this special exhibit including the first piece she ever exhibited at Ridge Art.

Location: Rigdge Art Association
210 Cypress Gardens Blvd SW
Winter Haven, FL 33880

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:30-pm-4:00pm
Cost: FREE
For more information, contact: Ridge Art Association
(863) 291-5661

Thursday, Jul 10, 2008   to   Sunday, Jul 27, 2008

This classic musical has been reproduced regularly around the world in the 35 years since it first exploded onto the stage in 1971. This rock opera dramatizes Jesus of Nazareth’s final days with emotional intensity and explosive theatricality. This production highlights the impressive local talents of our teenagers and young adults as they work with a score that is “full of exhilarating high-energy music.”

Location: Lake Mirror Theatre
121 S. Lake Ave.
P.O. Box 2603
Lakeland, FL 33806
Hours: Vary
Cost: $20 Adults $10 Students (18 and Under0
For more information, contact: Tammy Serebrin
863 603 7529

Monday, Jul 21, 2008   to   Friday, Aug 1, 2008

SummerArt Camp is a great way for kids ages 5 – 13 to do something creative during the summer. During this two week long session, students can take up to three classes per day. Classes include drawing, painting, ceramics, photography, computer graphics and more!

Location: Polk Museum of Art
800 East Palmetto Street
Lakeland, Florida 33801
Website: www.PolkMuseumofArt.org
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00am - 4:30pm
Cost: Cost per class. Discounts given for each additional class taken by a student.
863-688-5423

Saturday, Jul 26, 2008

Ramblin’ Rose features three generations of women from the same Polk County family who perform bluegrass and old time fiddle tunes along with Southern rock. The optional dinner menu includes parmesan chicken breast with peppers and onions with roasted rosemary potatoes or vegetable lasagna, mixed vegetables and an Italian side salad.

Location: Bok Tower Gardens
1151 Tower Blvd.
Lake Wales, FL 33853

Website: www.boksanctuary.org
Hours: 7:30pm
Cost: $15 in advance/ $20 at the door. Optional dinners are $17.
For more information, contact: Bok Tower Gardens
863-676-1408

Monday, Jul 28, 2008   to   Friday, Aug 8, 2008

SummerArt Camp is a great way for kids ages 5 – 13 to do something creative during the summer. During this two week long session, students can take up to three classes per day. Classes include drawing, painting, ceramics, photography, computer graphics and more!

Location: Polk Museum of Art
800 East Palmetto Street
Lakeland, Florida 33801
Website: www.PolkMuseumofArt.org
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00am - 4:30pm
Cost: Cost per class. Discounts given for each additional class taken by a student.
863-688-5423