'Sweeny Todd-The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' at Florida Southern College

"Sweeny Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is continuing for a second weekend at the Loca Lee Buckner Theatre on the FSC campus Thursday, Friday, Saturday February 16, 17, and 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday February 19 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 863-680-3089 or at the door.…

Polk Theatre presents Patti LuPone in One Woman Show " 'The Gypsy in My Soul'

Following her 2008 run as Mama Rose in the critically acclaimed revival of the Broadway hit "Gypsy", Patti Lupone debuted her one-woman show "The Gypsy In My Soul" which is coming to the Polk Theatre, Lakeland on February 16, 2012. at 8:00 p.m.… Read More »…

Polk State College Presents the William Inge Play 'Picnic'

Polk State College Drama Department currently is presenting the William Inge 1953 play'Picnic'. The final week of performances is Tuesday, February 7 through Friday, February 10.… Read More »

Sales Award

Nobody knew if locally produced, fully staged opera would work in Lakeland. But it did. Greg and Christina Sale have certainly contributed mightily to that effort.… Read More »

Southeastern's Tak to Perform at Carnegie Hall

The amazing young virtuoso pianist, Young-Ah Tak, who teaches at Southeastern University in Lakeland, will soon have a rare opportunity to showcase her talents on a very big stage.… Read More »…

Footnote on the Grammys: USF Didn't Win

When the recording of Brahms' German Requiem was nominated for a Grammy in the classical category of Best Choral Performance, there was hope that the school might actually share a Grammy. Alas, no.… Read More »…

Event: Young Frankenstein at Lakeland Center Jenkins Arena, Wed, Mar 21 7:30p

Event: South Pacific at Lakeland Center Jenkins Arena, Mon, Apr 2 7:30p

Event: Reactory Factory Live at Lake Mirror Center at Lake Mirror Center, Fri, Jul 6 10:00a

Kids can rock out with Reactory Factory Live at the Lake Mirror center in Lakeland. Reactory Factory performs kid's music that is fun, exciting and educational. Dan and Dr. Reacto will certainly get the kids groovin' with their cool beats and silly stage antics. Sponsored by the Lakeland Friends of …

Event: Lakeland Wine Tasting at ABC Fine Wine and Spirits (88), Thu, Feb 23 6:00p

Welcome to Wine Country ... the perfect place to meet other wine lovers, test your wine knowledge, locate that perfect wine for a weekend gathering. Join us for a wine tasting event that features more than a dozen wine selections and chat with our wine experts. Each guest receives a souvenir wine…

Event: Wine'd Down Wednesday at La Porta Rossa, Wed, Feb 22 5:00p

Join us for our weekly WINE'D DOWN WEDNESDAY!!! Come UN-WINE'D with us every Wednesday over some killer wine and beer and more wine and more beer and our amazing appetizer buffet!!! So for $20 you get to enjoy a Wine, Beer, and Appetizer buffet from 5pm to 7pm. Live music, too. So come out with…

Event: Florida Strawberry Festival at Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds, Thu, Mar 1 10:00a

The 77th-annual fest features strawberries, shortcake, big-name concerts, rides, games, attractions, food galore, exhibits, displays, shows, contests and competitions.

Event: Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies at Lakeside Village 18 Cobb Cinemas, Tue, Feb 28 7:30p

In Webber's sequel to "The Phantom of the Opera," the Phantom lures Christine and her family to New York, where he hopes to win back her love.

Event: The Metropolitan Opera: Ernani - Live at Lakeside Village 18 Cobb Cinemas, Sat, Feb 25 12:55p

Tragic lovers Elvira and Ernani battle fate to be together.

Event: LA Phil Live: Gustavo Dudamel and Herbie Hancock Celebrate Gershwin at Lakeside Village 18 Cobb Cinemas, Sun, Mar 18 2:00p

Music includes "Cuban Overture," "Embraceable You" and "Rhapsody in Blue." Recorded at the Walt Disney Concert Hall.