Arts

Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
Before they made it big, many local celebrities called Lakeland home. If we were their hometown tour guides, this is where we’d bring them.
Readers have chosen their top mural, pizza, sushi, and coffee over the years — did your favorite win?
Learn the history behind the iconic swan statues found around Lakeland.
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in Swan City.
Look into your crystal ball — what do you think will happen in Lakeland this year?
The AGB will reveal its new expansion to the public on Jan. 18. Here’s what Museum Director Dr. Alexander Rich says you can’t miss — plus a few editors’ picks.
Whether you’re a long-time enthusiast or simply want to try something new, here’s where you can engage in creative hobbies in and around Swan City.
From retail to entertainment, there’s always something new popping up around Lakeland. Get ready for these new developments we have our eye on this year.
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Explore the brain’s connection to music and the impact of the arts on humanity through two unique events with world-renowned singer Renée Fleming.
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Escape to the peaceful halls of this art museum and explore new worlds of Dutch Impressionism, contemporary art movements, and more.
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