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"Imaginations" and an Evening With Artist Alex Lanier

"Imaginations" and an Evening With Artist Alex Lanier

Written by Lucia Winkler Since his childhood, Alex Lanier's art has been immersed in unbound imagination. Though his apparatus started off simple - the ink pens he found in junk drawers - the worlds he drew were limitless.  Now, Lanier's lifelong creativity is displayed at the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art (AGB). Titled "Imaginations: The Adventures of 'boxboy Jr.' and the Art of Alex Lanier", the exhibit series follows the explorations of a character reviving the artist's younger self
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The Lakeland Community Theatre Dares its Audience to Dream

Written by Lucia Winkler Cinderella's "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" acts as an undeclared anthem for Disney, embodying the ambition that its movies stir in the hearts of young viewers. With the "most magical place on Earth" being located just outside of Polk County, it's no surprise that the song started a performance at the Lakeland Community Theatre (LCT). "Disney's Dare to Dream Jr." was held from Dec. 12 through 14. The musical follows a large ensemble of trainees at a fictional "im
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The Missing Piece Theatre Company Presents a Timeless Classic

The Missing Piece Theatre Company Presents a Timeless Classic

Written by Lucia Winkler On the weekends of Oct. 10-12 and 17-19, the Gem Theater in Mulberry was transformed into Grover's Corners, a tight-knit community where the renowned play, Our Town, takes place. A painted moon shone brightly at the theater with a luminous, yellow hue. The stage was set with minimal props, but would creatively encapsulate a much larger setting. The town's tale has been told many times, and it has been captured in a new light, courtesy of The Missing Piece Theatre Compan
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The AGB: A Good Space to View Time
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The AGB: A Good Space to View Time

Written by "Bunbury" The recently opened extension of the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum has completely transformed into a substantial and sensational gallery. The museum appeals to all sorts of art enthusiasts with various rooms spanning large areas, and even a second floor. Contemporary art is in full bloom in the museum, while the older sculptures and etchings are displayed in the best conditions as frozen snapshots of history. Indeed, the museum houses a contrasting band of art, with some wor
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