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This Week in Central Florida
December 3-9 

Find a complete listing of December and January events taking place in Polk County at VisitCentralFlorida.org.
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Nunset Boulevard: Hollywood Bowl Show
Date:
Wednesday, December 5
Venue:
The Lakeland Center
- The latest installment of Dan Goggin’s international smash-hit, Nunsense franchise starring beloved TV icon Cindy Williams (“Laverne & Shirley”).
- Nunset Boulevard follows the latest exploits of The Little Sisters of Hoboken, who have been invited to perform at the Hollywood Bowl.

Winter Wonderettes
Dates:
Thursday, December 6 – Sunday, December 9
Venue:
Theatre Winter Haven
- Following the success of THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES, the girls are returning to Theatre Winter Haven to sing your favorite holiday tunes – with a few twists to delight this new season of joy.
- The Winter Wonderettes perform on: November 29-December 2, December 6-9 and December 13-15.

First Friday
Date:
Friday, December 7
Venue:
Downtown Lakeland
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First Friday is one of Lakeland’s most popular recurring events featuring  free family-friendly entertainment, activities, live music, art receptions, a car show, and the chance to check out locally-owned establishments.
- Each month, First Friday has a different theme, and December’s theme is “Cookies & Carols” where local schools and groups will perform live.

First Friday Art Walk
Date:
Friday, December 7
Venue:
Frostproof Art League and Gallery
- First Friday Art Walk transforms downtown Frostproof into a vibrant destination for artists, art buyers, and art enthusiasts.

Lake Wales Chorale Holiday Concert
Date:
Friday, December 7
Venue:
First United Methodist Church, Lake Wales; St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Winter Haven
- This is an English and French Holiday Concert at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Winter Haven and First Baptist Church in Lake Wales.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Dates:
Friday, December 7 – Saturday, December 8
Venue:
Lake Mirror Complex, Lakeland
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In this hilarious Christmas tale by the Lakeland Community Theatre at the Lake Mirror Complex , a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids – probably the most inventively awful kids in history. 

Bartow Antiques Fair
Date: Saturday, December 8
Venue: Bartow
- Come see what treasures and history you can find from the antique dealers’ collections at the Bartow Antiques Fair taking place on the second Saturday of the month along Main Street in Downtown Bartow.

Breakfast with Santa
Date:
Saturday, December 8
Venue:
Auburndale Civic Center
- The City of Auburndale Parks and Recreation Department presents Breakfast with Santa Saturday at the Auburndale Civic Center featuring crafts, music, breakfast, and most importantly, Santa.

Make Your Own Boondoggle
Date:
Saturday, December 8
Venue:
Frostproof Art League and Gallery
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The Frostproof Art League and Gallery will host a class about Boondoggles, a traditional country craft made from palm fronds.

The Nutcracker
Dates:
Saturday, December 8 – Sunday, December 9
Venue:
Polk Theatre, Lakeland
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Florida Dance Theatre celebrates the holidays with its annual performances of “The Nutcracker” held at the Polk Theatre.
- Over 75 cast members join the professional dancers to bring the enchanting story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince.

2nd Annual Art and Soul Festival
Date:
Sunday, December 9
Venue:
Winter Haven
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The Center for Personal Growth brings this free family event that will feature alternative vendors with handmade arts and crafts, food trucks, live music, exercise demonstrations, and mini-workshops.

Lake Region YCC Winter Bridal Showcase
Date:
Sunday, December 9
Venue:
Lake Region Yacht & Country Club, Winter Haven
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Future brides can meet face-to-face with the leading local wedding professionals to help plan the perfect event for their special day at the Lake Region Yacht & Country Club Winter Bridal Showcase.
- There will be everything  from cakes, invitations, caterers, wedding planners, entertainment, videographers, photographers, florists, hair & make-up, transportation, designer gowns, tuxedos and more.

Recurring Events:

Saturday Night RodeoEvery Saturday night (Westgate River Ranch Resort, River Ranch)

Festival of Wreaths at the History Center – Through December 14 (Polk County History Center, Bartow)

Christmas Bricktacular – Through December 30 Saturdays & Sundays (LEGOLAND® Florida, Winter Haven)

Holiday Home Tour at Pinewood Estate – Through January 12 (Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales)

In Vibrant Color: Vintage Celebrity Portraits From the Harry Warnecke Studio – Through January 12 (Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland)

About Face – Through January 12 (Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland)

PMoA Collects – Through January 12 (Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland)

1989 at Polk Museum of Art – Through February 10 (Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland)

Explorations V Children’s Museum programming: Magical Monday, Terrific Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, Thrilling Thursday and Fun Friday – weekly Monday through Friday (Explorations V, Lakeland)

 

For this week’s sporting events, check out “What’s Happening in Central Florida Sports” on CatchCentralFlorida.com.


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