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Brush up on Art Crawl

Brush up on Lakeland’s Art Crawl festival
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What will you discover at this year’s festival? | Photo provided by Art Crawl, Inc.
Art Crawl returns for its 10th year on Sunday, Nov. 5 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Never been? Let us paint you a picture: Art Crawl is a free, family and pet-friendly festival featuring over 60 local artists and performances.

An artist sells art prints in a booth at Art Crawl

See something you like? Purchase art to support local artists.

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Photo provided by Art Crawl, Inc.

This year’s event has new features to enjoy. It will move from its past spot in Munn Park to Swan Brewing (115 W. Pine St.), where you’ll be able to enjoy brews while you browse. There will also be five food trucks on-site all day.

This is the perfect place to buy a new piece for your home or kickstart your own art career. Join others to create part of a huge mosaic or help paint a collaborative art piece for the Bartow Art Guild.

Dancers perform on a stage in front of a crowd at Art Crawl

Don’t miss performances by FrediDANCE Project from 12 to 4 p.m.

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Photo provided by Art Crawl, Inc.

If you prefer to leave it to the pros, don’t miss Art Wars, where 10 artists will compete to create large works of art with surprise materials. Chalk artist Tim Ritter and glass blower Kari Fenstermaker will also work their magic on-site, and a piece of public art will come to life as 14-year-old artist Harlow Manning paints a mural on the walls of Swan Brewing.

Are you ready to run to Art Crawl? Save the schedule and check out our guide to free downtown parking before your visit.
 
Events
Thursday, Nov. 2
  • Yogadance | Thursday, Nov. 2 | 4-5 p.m. | Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex, 525 Lake Crago Dr., Lakeland | $5 | Dance to music from around the world in this uplifting exercise class for all levels.
  • “Gospel Village: A Story of Hope” Premiere | Thursday, Nov. 2 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Polk Theatre, 139 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland | Free | Get free tickets online to the premiere of The Collection Media’s documentary about Gospel, Inc.'s community efforts.
Friday, Nov. 3
  • Oops I Did It Again | Friday, Nov. 3 | 7-9 p.m. | Painting with a Twist, 3670 Harden Blvd., Lakeland | $39 | Paint pop princess Britney Spears at this special event.
  • FSC|Dance: Fall into Dance | Friday, Nov. 3-Sunday, Nov. 5 | Times vary | Branscomb Auditorium at Florida Southern College, 1100 Johnson Ave., Lakeland | $10-$20 | FSC students, faculty, and guest artists will stun audiences with exciting choreography.
Saturday, Nov. 4
  • Sing For Your Syrup: Syrup Making & Shape Note Singing School | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | Heritage Park, 8950 N. Campbell Rd., Lakeland | Free entry | Learn the pioneer traditions of cane syrup making and social singing before dinner under the Old Oak Tree.
  • ShredFest 2023 | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Lakeland Solid Waste, 650 Evelyn Ave., Lakeland | Free | Bring up to five file boxes of personal documents to have them securely shredded + recycled by the City of Lakeland’s Solid Waste Office.
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Eat

5 ways to celebrate National Clean Your Fridge Out Day
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You’ll be holiday-ready in no time with these tasty autumn recipes. | Photo via Pexels
Worried about fitting Thanksgiving dishes in your (overfull) fridge? Good news: Wednesday, Nov. 15 is National Clean Out Your Fridge Day.

To help you save space and avoid waste, here are five fun (and adjustable) recipes to use up your veggie stragglers, jars of salsa, and that bacon you thought you forgot about:
Thanksgiving awaits
News Notes
Environment
  • Polk County’s Environmental Lands Program will acquire 400+ acres of land in Bartow for the $40 million Wilson Ranch Reserve Restoration Project. The county will work with RES Environmental to acquire state funding and restore the Peace River headwaters.
Holiday
  • The Lakeland Christmas Parade may have an updated route, but the judge’s stand will remain at its Main Street location. This year, the judges have over 120 “Christmas in Candyland” themed entries to evaluate. (LkldNow)
Legacy
  • Lakeland High School students have started a Heart Walk team to honor student Julia Black, who died of cardiac arrest last week. Join Team Julia to raise money for the American Heart Association at the walk on Saturday, Nov. 4 at Joker Marchant Stadium, starting at 8 a.m. (LkldNow)
Civic
  • The Polk County Clerk’s Office is celebrating Veteran’s Day by offering free passport photos to veterans and active-duty military personnel throughout November. Bring a DD-214, military ID, or driver’s license with a veteran designation to any Clerk’s office location for your photo.
Biz
  • Get a taste of Puerto Rican-style rum at Lugo’s Craft Distillery (2500 Drane Field Rd., Ste. 208). The business uses family recipes for retail products and drinks in its cocktail lounge. Book a distillery tour to see how it’s made. (Fox 13 News)
Show
  • Bring your “Company” along with you for Southeastern University’s Musical Theatre Revue. SEU School of Music students will perform works by Stephen Sondheim. Catch the show in SEU’s Bush Chapel on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. or Sunday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m.
Kids
  • The Polk County Parks & Recreation Department’s next Neighborhood Storytime is coming up on Thursday, Nov. 16, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Medulla Resource Center (1049 Parker Rd.). Children ages 3-6 can hear a reading of “10 Fat Turkeys” and join a hands-on activity.
Asked
  • If you were planning a Lakeland music festival, what would it be like? Answer seven questions to plan the perfect event, including headliners and genres you would want to hear. We might share your ideas in a future newsletter.
Cause
  • Show some love to homeless dogs and cats next week. SPCA Florida is teaming up with the Lakeland Fire Department for 7 Days of Giving — a weeklong dog + cat food collection drive happening Sunday, Nov. 5-Saturday, Nov. 11. Just drop off your food donation at one of these seven fire stations.*
Wellness
  • Why optimize hormones as you age? You can improve strength, bone density, libido, blood pressure, and mood. Learn about your testosterone levels with Wellcore’s At-Home Assessment Kit.*
 
Civic

🗳 The countdown is on

Voting in Lakeland on Election Day
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We consider this sticker the best accessory on Election Day. | Photo by LALtoday
The national average voter turnout for municipal elections is less than 15%, but over 20% of Lakeland voters participated in the 2021 municipal election. Keep that number up and vote on Tuesday, Nov. 7 — here’s what you need to know.

Where to vote

Request voter information with your registration status, polling place, and sample ballot. Pro tip: Don’t forget to bring your photo ID.
  • Early voting | Polk County Government Center, 930 E. Parker St., Lakeland | Open Thursday, Nov. 2-Friday, Nov. 3, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • Election Day | Find your precinct | Open Tuesday, Nov. 7, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Completed absentee ballots must be received by Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. to be counted.

Who are the candidates?

Residents within city limits will vote for City Commissioner District A Northwest and At Large Seat 2. Learn more about each candidate’s platform.
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