Category Archives: Cultural Arts

Polk Museum of Art Names New Executive Director

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Claire Orologas of Wheaton, Md., has been named executive director of Polk Museum of Art, the Board of Trustees announced today. Her appointment is effective February 1. “I have been extremely impressed with the dedication of the staff and Board … Continue reading →

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Jim Stafford to Headline at Renovated Ritz Theatre

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Winter Haven native and nationally known comic-genius and musician Jim Stafford announced today that he will be performing at the newly restored Ritz Theatre in Winter Haven. His first production, “Jim Stafford — Home for Christmas” will run December 15 … Continue reading →

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Chamber Board Urges New Chain of Lakes Complex Facilities

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Bob Gernert

The Board of Directors of the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce met today, February 25, 2011 for their mid-year planning retreat. Among the items considered on the agenda was the fate of the Chain of Lakes Complex property fronting … Continue reading →

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Tony Winner Karen Olivo Among Dueling Divas …

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Bob Gernert

Polk County native and  Tony Award Winner Karen Olivo will join other well known female vocalists performing Friday, November 5 at the “Duelin’ Divas” event, a fundraiser for Theatre Winter Haven.   Karen was awarded the Tony for her performance … Continue reading →

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Miller and Parker Dance Their Way To The Top

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Bob Gernert

Friday evening the Polk Education Foundation “tripped the light fantastic” as it unveiled a fabulous new scholarship fundraising event entitled Stepping Out for Education. The event featured five well known Polk County business leaders that voluntarily took ten hours of … Continue reading →

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Ten New Sculptures for Central Park Stroll!

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Bob Gernert

The top 10 winners of the 2010 Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition have been selected and are being installed in downtown Winter Haven’s Central Park. This year’s outdoor gallery will be found in Virginia Miller Park (across from library), Central Park, … Continue reading →

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City to Unveil Women’s Club/Museum Renovations

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Bob Gernert

The City of Winter Haven and the Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce extend a cordial invitation to all Chamber members to a special Business Open House at the newly renovated Women’s Club/Museum of Winter Haven History at 660 Pope Avenue … Continue reading →

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Expect a “Whale” of a Sculpture Exhibition Downtown!

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Bob Gernert

For the fourth year, the City of Winter Haven has joined with the Polk Museum of Art to bring ten outstanding outdoor sculptures to downtown’s three-block Central Park area for 2009. The sculptures will be installed during March. The exhibition … Continue reading →

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Chain of Lakes Complex … Make No Little Plans

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Bob Gernert

Satellite view of proposed master planning DRI City Commissioners, staff, Chamber and Main Street representatives heard a preliminary overview of how redevelopment of the current Chain of Lakes Stadium/Southwest Complex property is likely to proceed. The City actually plans to … Continue reading →

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Haven Artist Takes Best of Show AND People’s Choice

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Bob Gernert

The Third Annual Central Park Stroll was held April 10 amid picture perfect weather, beautifully manicured parks and ten new outdoor sculptures. This year’s Stroll was unique in that for the first time, one of the ten sculptures was created … Continue reading →

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