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8/2/2019 5 'Can't Miss' Things To Do In Central Florida During The Heart Of The Arts Spring Festival
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5 'Can't Miss' Things To Do In Central Florida
During The Heart Of The Arts Spring Festival
LOREM ENIMR E A L E S T A T E
Central Florida Visitors And Convention Bureau
When it comes to art, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Some enjoy classical music, ballet and renaissance masterpieces;
while others prefer the cutting-edge qualities of modern theatre,
dance and contemporary abstract art. Regardless of what
appeals to you, you'll find a wide range of artistically-inspired
attractions in Polk County to please art lovers of all persuasions.
And when you plan your Central Florida vacation during the
spring, you can get an extra dose of artistic inspiration during the
Heart of the Arts Spring Festival. The festival, which showcasesPolk County's finest visual and performing artists, runs
throughout the months of April and May - so there's plenty of
time to catch all the action!
A Central Florida vacation doesnt have to cost a fortune. There areendless options of free and fun things to do in Central Florida. Toview or order a vacation guide with a complete list of CentralFlorida attractions, visit the Central Florida Visitors and ConventionBureau at http://www.VisitCentralFlorida.org/ .
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Polk Museum Of Art Mayfaire
Festival
What better place to celebrate the Heart of the
Arts Spring Festival than at one of the top 10 art
museums in Florida? The Polk Museum of Art, an
affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, houses an
impressive permanent collection encompassing
everything from contemporary abstract to Pre-
Columbian pieces.
Mothers Day weekend, May 12 - 13 from 9am to
4pm, Polk Museum of Art presents the highly
anticipated 41st annual MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire
By-the-Lake Art Festival on the shores of beautiful
Polk Museum Of Art Special
Exhibits
Visitors to Bok Tower Gardens can enjoy the beauty
of this National Historic Landmark's impressive
a r c h i t e c t u r e ,
serene gardensand heav en l y
carillon concerts
year-round. But
during the Heart
o f t h e A r t s
Spring Festival,
there are some
a d d i t i o n a l
treasures in store!"Expressions of
B o k T o w e r
Gardens" is an
exhibit featuring
"en plein air"
p a i n t i n g s o f
views from Bok
Tower Gardens. The paintings have been masterfully
created by members of the Central FloridaWatercolor Society, and the exhibit runs from March
31 - May 31. Music lovers also won't want to miss
"Concert Under the Stars", taking place on May 5
and featuring the celebrated Celtic band, Solas, as
well as the Frank Vignola Quintet.
In addition, three special exhibitions will be shown
for the festival, including "From the Flat
Files" (March 3 - May 26), "3-D" (April 28 - August
18), and "Albert Paley: Sketches & Steel" (March 31
- June 23). The museum also offers free Family Fun
Workshops every Saturday, so everyone in your
family can exercise their creativity under the
direction of experienced educators!
Expressions Of Bok Tower
Gardens
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Prepare to be enchanted! Polk County's community
orchestra, the Imperial Symphony Orchestra (ISO), is
putting a magical spin on their contribution to theHeart of the Arts Spring Festival with a concert that
adults and children alike will love! On May 1, ISO
presents "Magic at the Symphony", featuring
enchanting selections from Lord of the Rings, Harry
Potter and The Deathly Hallows, and a number of
haunting classics such as Mussorgsky's Night On Bald
Mountain.
Imperial Symphony Orchestra's
"Magic At The Symphony"
Explorations V Childrens
Museum
If you have children, a Central Florida vacation just
wouldn't be complete without stopping by
Explorations V Children's Museum in Lakeland. Anartistic haven for youngsters, this museum strives to
entice their five senses through exciting science and
art exhibits and instructional programs. Kids can get
their artistic inspiration by visiting the children's art
gallery, and then bring their vision to life with hands-
on activities, such as Open Art Studio on Tuesday
afternoons. Who knows, you just may uncover an
artistic genius within the family!
These exciting events and venues are only thebeginning when it comes to the diverse selection of
art-related things to do in Central Florida during the
Heart of the Arts Spring Festival. There truly is
something for everyone!
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