Arts
Cinderella Auditions
South Carolina Ballet Holds Auditions for Local Youth for Cinderella Do you know a talented dancer? The Florida premiere of the ballet Cinderella produced by South Carolina Ballet comes to South Florida State College’s (SFSC) Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, March 7 for one performance at 7 p.m. Cindy Garren,…
Read MoreHidden Gems: Avon Park
Avon Park is known for its winding and festive Main Street, multiple fish-filled lakes and iconic downtown eateries and shops!! Some of these views will be experienced best during a short car ride and some will be better enjoyed on foot! Our first hidden gem view can be enjoyed either way! Main Street from the…
Read MoreHeartland Film Fest
The inaugural Heartland Film Fest is coming to Sebring September 21, 2019, and will be held at the Circle Theatre. The event will feature 15 different short films from filmmakers from Highlands County and around the world, including Canada, France and Morocco and all proceeds from the Heartland Film Fest will go to the Champion…
Read MoreBanned Books Week
What do the Harry Potter books, “Captain Underpants” and “Thirteen Reasons Why” have in common? At some point, each one has been challenged or banned in libraries or schools. Banned Books Week, an annual celebration sponsored by the American Library Association, helps raise awareness of efforts to ban books and highlights our freedom to read.…
Read MoreWeekend Roundup
Another weekend, another chance to have a blast! Looking to get the kids out of the house? The Lakeshore Mall Kidz Club is hosting a scavenger hunt on Saturday from 1-3pm. Ages three to twelve can enjoy making crafts, playing in the Kids Play Area, and finding and collecting animal shapes in participating stores. Check…
Read MoreSFSC MOFAC Announces Exhibition Season 2019-20
The South Florida State College (SFSC) Museum of Florida Art and Culture (MOFAC) announces its 2019-20 season of exhibitions and programs. MOFAC, in addition to its permanent collection of contemporary Florida regional art, provides an exhibition venue for established and emerging regional artists and preserves Florida’s history and heritage through art. The Museum also features…
Read MoreGrateful Hearts
Mother-daughter duo Karen Lanier and Krystal Lanier Turner opened the doors of the Grateful Hearts in January of 2017 and have established themselves as the go-to DIY art studio and boutique here in Sebring. Their services range from DIY wood art classes to hand-picked gift shop items for sale, as well as clothing and more.…
Read MoreWeekend Roundup
We’re all counting down to the best part of the week – the weekend! Still thinking about what you want to do? Let us help with some ideas! Are you a Green Dragon? Friday night at 7pm Lake Placid will be playing Zephyrhills. We want to see as many people as possible coming out and…
Read MoreWeekend Roundup
Think you’re in for a boring weekend? Think again! Highlands County is a lot busier than people would have you believe! There is so much fun to be had in Sebring and beyond! Got little ones? Friday night would be the perfect night out with them! The Children’s Museum of the Highlands is hosting Late…
Read MoreGrown-Up Fun
by Hannah Heiring Highland’s County is a “something for everyone” kind of place! In between multiple family-friendly fun-spots and exciting opportunities for our retirement community; we have a variety of exceptional activities for our younger members who also call this place home! Some are simple and free while others are worth it for a small fee! …
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