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First Friday - October

October's First Friday event in historic Downtown Lakeland occurs 10/03/2008. This month's theme is "ART WALK." There will be an art show, "Oncology on Canvas," featuring artists from all over the world. The featured artists are cancer patients, their families, & health care providers. Attendees can vote for their favorite sculptures along the Lemon Street Promenade, and there will be an opportunity to showcase your own artistic talents on a community canvas along Kentucky Avenue. Don't miss shows & performances in Munn Park, the classic car show along Tennessee Avenue, and the many shops that stay open late for the event. In conjunction with the event, art galleries in Downtown Lakeland will host art receptions.

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PLATFORM Art Party

Platform Art, Inc is a non-profit organization "committed to cultivating an understanding and appreciation of art in its many forms through production of multiple art events yearly. Platform Art events showcase new and exciting talent in the fields of the visual arts, film, fashion, music and performance, while providing a supportive and stimulating social atmosphere. "

The organization's next event is the Platform Art Party in Florida's Aviation Museum located at 4175 Medulla Road in Lakeland. Each attendee will be treated to free admission to the Air Museum, artwork by 20 Central Florida artists, short films by independent filmmakers, a vintage fashion show with an aviation twist, and a performance by Florida Dance Theatre. There will also be live music performances in the courtyard by scheduled acts: Band Marino and Wendard Jazz Trio.

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State of Downtown Luncheon & Silent Auction

The Lakeland Downtown Lakeland Partnership will be hosting the 11th Annual "State of Downtown" Luncheon & Silent Auction on Wednesday October 11th. It will be held at The Lakeland Center, Exhibit Hall West. This year's theme is:

"Downtown Lakeland; Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow"

The guest speakers include:

  • W.W. Wolfson, Lakeland native
  • John Hutto, President, Downtown Lakeland Partnership
  • Jim Studiale, Director of Community Development, City of Lakeland

There will be presentations announcing the winners of the:

  • Dudley Uphoff Award
  • Golden Swan Award
  • The Partnership Award

The cost is $30 per person with corporate tables available for $300. The cost at the door at the venue will be $40. You may make reservations on-line HERE.

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Red Carpet Event at Polk Theatre

The Polk Theatre, in Downtown Lakeland, celebrates its 80th Anniversary with an event being billed as:

Red Carpet Night - A Community of Stars

Polk Theatre is rolling out the red carpet with a very special revue featuring local celebrities & professional entertainers: vaudeville, burlesque, dance, satire! (choreographed by Florida Dance Theatre) featuring the inaugural debut of Opera Lakeland bringing world renown talent to our stage including:

Special guest appearance by America's Tenor, Daniel Rodriguez, New York's 9/11 singing policeman.

Soloists include Won Cho, Kyoung Cho, Liana Valente and Elena Lagalante.

Followed by an alley party featuring live music, food, drink & cash bar.

Start time is at 7 p.m. & prices are as follows:

  • $100 (includes VIP seating, pre-show party & alley party)
  • $50 (includes prime seating & alley party)
  • $25 (includes seating & alley party)

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Lakeland Art Festival

If you still have a taste for Downtown Lakeland after the festivities of First Friday, go to the Lakeland Art Festival on September 6th & 7th. J Rowan Galleries will be hosting the event. It will be held on South Kentucky Avenue between Main Street & Lemon Street. Event hours will be 10 am to 5 pm.

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