I am consistently impressed by Theater Winter Haven. They put on some amazing shows and it's such a…read moregreat community theater. I really enjoyed Frozen and Little Shop of Horrors. Can't wait to go again. We became season ticket holders this year because of how impressive their theater is.

Great time. First time for 11 & 8 year olds grandgirls attending live theater. Annie was great…read more Cast and crew wonderful. All volunteers very friendly. Seats comfortable and easy to acess. Candy, water, soda and adult beverages for sale. But ladies do calculations in their heads and added $2 to price. Oh well. Donation. I hope to bring the girls again for another show. Easy free parking. Handicapped accessible.

As a member of the CATS program for Polk County (Visit Central Florida), we had the privilege of…read morebeing invited to the dress rehearsal of The Sound of Music at the Haines City Theatre. It's been a long long time since I've seen a live performance like this and I've got to say it has renewed a spark in me to do this more often. I was impressed by the the experience as a whole. The scene changes were like none I've ever seen before. They were done with precision and didn't distract from the performances in any way. The opening scenes with the nuns singing was magical. Their harmonies were angelic and the actress who played Mother Abbess has such a beautiful and powerful voice that was in full display throughout the play. Her bravado is amazing. All of the actors and actresses did a fantastic job with their parts and singing and that's both the children and adults. Their performance was believable and heartfelt. I even heard people saying they cried during the performance. If you can bring out emotions like that, then you know you're performing at a high caliber. I highly recommend for anyone in the area or even outside, to go see this performance of The Sound of Music. It's refreshing to see a well known classical brought back to life, especially with a stellar performance as the one we saw. Please support this local gem of a theatre.

Dinner with friends then attending CATS group for the opening "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"…read moresuch a cute story. Thanks for the invitation. A must see production & don't forget a non-perishable can good to be donated. This production had lots of cast members & it all worked. Going to try to catch a couple more times. Extra Bonus: group of the cast children played bells such an extra surprise!!

The Lake Wales Arts Center is located in a former historic mission style, Holy Spirit Catholic…read moreChurch. The church architect was Peter Cornelius Samwell of Winter Park and the landscape architect and decorator was A. E. de Leon. R. W. Burrows Construction Company built the Catholic Church in 1927. For the next sixty years the church congregation steadily grew until finally it reached capacity in 1988 and moved to a new church on 9th Street. Mrs. Frances Donnellon Updike, a parishioner and Ann W. Norton, an artist and educator, co-chaired a movement to raise the money to purchase the old church and transform it into the new home of the Lake Wales Arts Council which was founded in 1972 to promote arts in the region. Throughout the 1990's, the Arts Center expanded its programming by adding performances, exhibitions, summer camps, and community art education. By 2001, $1.4 million was raised for structural restoration and a new addition. The Michael Crews Education Wing and Gallery opened in 2001, named in honor of one of the Arts Council founders. In 2011 Polk County State College took over the building and renovated it. They held college classes and art events but they returned ownership back to the Lake Wales Arts Council in 2018. Today the Lake Wales Arts Center serves as a regional destination for visual and performing arts. They offer many free events throughout the year including concerts with partners like Bok towers in the Updike Concert Hall, in the grassy courtyard, and in the outdoor seating area. They also have art exhibitions, workshops, classes, festivals, and community events. Annual events include an international photo competition, black history month exhibit, and Hispanic heritage month exhibit. Art from seasoned and emerging artists is displayed in the Michael Crews Fine Arts Gallery. Art is rotated every 1-2 months. They offer the most publicly accessible pottery wheels in Polk County and they have the only publicly accessible stained glass studio in Central Florida. They are the home of the Lake Wales Chorale, a group of community voices that have toured internationally. On a recent trip to Lake Wales I was able to pop in for the free art exhibit Sacred currents Spirituality in African Art. I love how the Lake Wales Arts council was able to turn this historic church into a cultural resource for this community.

Fantastic display of horns throughout history from all over the world. Great after school…read moreprograms for arts and cultural enrichment. Wonderful upbeat environment with all kinds of concerts and performances. Highly recommended.

This is something I stumbled upon on a Facebook event post. The Cypress Gardens Water Ski team has…read morefree shows every 3rd Saturday of the month. You must bring your own chair! I recommend getting there early (about 45 minutes prior to showtime). Showtime is usually at 4 pm, but they have a opte show at 3:30 pm. They have concessions for sale and clean restrooms available. I recommend bringing sunscreen and water! The shows are amazing. They usually have different themes. The team varies in ages anywhere from 4 years old to in their 70s! It's a nice thing to do on a weekend with your family, especially when the weather is nice!

Been wanting to see this water ski for some time, and so happy we finally did…read more This is the Cypress Garden Water Ski team located in Winter Haven, FL. I posted a schedule of their shows that are free to watch. Their water ski show is at the Martin Luther King Jr. Park where they have parking across the street, and on the street. It's a really nice new park with restrooms that have a beautiful view of Lake Silver. The show is pretty awesome with water skiers, wake boarders and another type of sky drifter(I don't know what it's called. It's in my pics) This show is about an hour and includes commentary and music. Make sure to bring your chairs, blanket, bring a cooler for a picnic or you can get buy some burgers or hot dogs from their concession table. They also have some of their t-shirts to purchase too. It's very cool to see when you are in the area. I'm so happy we saw it!

This is a cocktail bar with full liquor bar. Wide variety of cocktails. I visited there many times…read more They have a singer on Friday nights and karaoke on Wednesdays. I went there for karaoke one night. It was fun. There were only three of us that were participating. But it was still a lot of fun. You do not have to be a professional singer to sing karaoke. Karaoke is all about having fun not being perfect. The drinks are excellent. The atmosphere is too ! The man running karaoke was so helpful and so nice and he can sing really good too! They give people pencil and pad to request their karaoke songs. I was invited to sing with the other two ladies, I felt very welcome. There is a pizza place next-door. You can order pizza and have it delivered to the bar. The pizza is good.

The social lounge is now margaritas, got to try it tonight and the food is great! Service is even…read morebetter! If I have one complaint it would be that our bartender/ server Ariana uses the GLASS as an ice scoop instead of an actual scoop! There is a very distinctive sound when glass hits the ice.

From the moment we walked into Caledonia Performing Arts, we felt welcomed, valued, and instantly…read moreat home. The atmosphere is upbeat, positive, and so inclusive. You can feel the energy the second you step inside! My daughter has absolutely blossomed since joining. Her confidence has skyrocketed, her skills have grown so much, and she enjoys her classes so much that she never wants to leave. We basically have to drag her out of the studio every day! Jenn and Alessia are truly incredible. Their kindness, passion, and genuine love for teaching shine in everything they do. They encourage, support, and inspire my daughter in ways we are endlessly grateful for. They are helping her chase her dreams with so much joy. I also love the many opportunities the studio offers, including accepting the Step-Up scholarship program, homeschool classes, an unlimited class plan, and Highland dance, which is my daughter's absolute favorite. She looks forward to it all week and talks about it nonstop. We couldn't be happier to be part of Caledonia Performing Arts. If you're looking for a studio that is uplifting, supportive, and full of heart, this is the place. Highly, highly recommend!

From the owner: Caledonia Performing Arts – Dance School and Vocal Coaching in Davenport, FL offers professional…read moredance classes and vocal training for all ages and levels. Our experienced instructors provide ballet, tap, jazz, acro, lyrical, Scottish Highland dance, and vocal coaching in a supportive, family-focused environment. As a leading dance studio near Haines City, ChampionsGate, and Polk County, we specialize in technique, performance, and confidence building through the BATD syllabus and performance-based learning. Students can explore beginner to advanced dance lessons, improve posture, flexibility, and coordination, or train for competitions and stage performances. We also offer private voice lessons and singing classes designed to strengthen tone, range, and stage presence — perfect for aspiring vocalists and musical theatre performers. Join our Davenport dance school and discover quality instruction, community spirit, and personalized coaching in a modern, fully equipped studio. Whether you’re searching for ballet classes for kids, vocal lessons for teens, or professional dance training near you, Caledonia Performing Arts provides the highest standard of education in the performing arts. Book a free trial class today and experience why families across Davenport and Polk County trust us for dance, singing, and performance excellence.

A lot of fun with family and worked up a sweat playing the games! A fun, interactive way to run…read morearound and bond with family and friends. Like the variety of games and difficulty levels offered.

Great place! I had never been in this place til we rented a place out behind it for our store. It's…read more$10 for an hour or $15 for all day freeplay. Jett is just supercool and welcoming too. There's board games, skeeball, pinball, a pool table...they even have a little place to fill up your water bottle. She hosts parties too! And the way it's decorated is just awesome. It's cozy here and it would be a great way to spend a day or even to do a date night!

This is a cocktail lounge with a romantic atmosphere. The staff is very nice. It feels welcoming…read more It has a lot of different cocktails as it has a full bar menu. Live bands play regularly. The experience is calming, relaxing, and enjoyable. A fun atmosphere.

I wish I had pics cause this place was great! The art everywhere really adds to the environment. We…read moredidn't have food but the drinks were good and the bartender was kind enough to help me figure out a good drink for the evening. The crowd was vibing to some karaoke and it was just a fun night out here!