Entertainment calendar - The Ledger

Sunday, Dec. 3

FESTIVAL DEL AGUINALDO (FESTIVAL OF CAROLS): 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Hunt Fountain Park, Pavilion, corner of Duff Road and Green Road in Lakeland, free, 863-838-2084. This Puerto Rico/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce event is a Bandaid 4 Puerto Rico fundraiser. Includes live music, children's activities, a Christmas movie outdoors at 5:45 p.m., raffles and more.

BOWL-A-THON: 1 p.m. Dec. 3, AMF Bowling Alley, 4111 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland, $30 donation, free for veterans, 813-380-2744, preregistration at pinxster.com. Unlimited bowling, free drinks, drawings, 50/50 raffle, silent auctions, Chinese auctions and entertainment.

AN AFTERNOON MELODY: 2 p.m. Dec. 3, Polk Museum of Art, 800 E. Palmetto St., Lakeland, free, 863-667-5657, http://ift.tt/2hBrKtZ.

COASTAL ACOUSTIC BAREFOOT MUSIC: 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 3, Grove Roots Brewing Co., 302 Third St. SW, Winter Haven, free, 863-291-0700, info@groveroots.com.

ACCORDION MUSIC: 2 to 5 p.m. first Sundays, Moose Lodge, 2305 Havendale Blvd. NW, Winter Haven, free, food and drinks available for purchase, http://ift.tt/2A8JlEz. The Polk Chapter of Central Florida Accordion Club, all instruments welcome.

BARTOW ADULT CONCERT BAND: Lower Brass 2:15 p.m., concert 2:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Bartow Civic Center, 2250 S. Floral Ave., Bartow, free. Retired Polk County band director Phil Wharton conducts the "Many Moods of Christmas" concert.

EIRINN ABU: 3 p.m. Dec. 3, Hope Presbyterian Church, 2110 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven, free, Julie Carriker 863-624-6382.

CHINA SOUL: 3 p.m. Dec. 3, Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Ferguson Hall, 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa, $35-$45, 813-229-STAR, www.strazcenter.org. The Martial Artists and Acrobats of Tianjin, People's Republic of China.

A DECEMBER TO REMEMBER - A HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA: 3 p.m. Dec. 3, Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Jaeb Theater, 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa, $15, 813-229-STAR, www.strazcenter.org. Opera Tampa Singers performance.

JERRY NELSON CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 6 p.m. Dec. 3, Avon Park Church of the Nazarene, 707 W. Main St., Avon Park, free, a collection will be taken, 863-257-5287.

A CHRISTMAS WISH: 7 to 8 p.m. Dec. 3, Ritz Theatre, 263 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven, $15 donations, 863-241-3209. A live production of one girl's adventure to find snow and make all her wishes come true.

BIG BAND HOLIDAYS: 8 p.m. Dec. 3, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Walt Disney Theater, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, $45-$75, 844-513-2014, http://ift.tt/1uDTn6X. Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis with special guests Catherine Russell and Kenny Washington.

Monday, Dec. 4

SENIOR SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCE: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 18, Kelly Recreation Center, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $2 per person, 863-834-3284, 863-683-6314, dancindague@yahoo.com. Couples and singles welcome.

FOOD TRUCK INVASION: 5 to 9 p.m. first Mondays, Lake Wailes Park, 499 E. Park Ave., Lake Wales, 863-678-4182, ext. 270, jnanek@cityoflakewales.com, http://ift.tt/1yrwqFz. Bring chairs and blankets for seating.

GLORY OF CHRISTMAS: 7 p.m. Dec. 4, First Presbyterian Church, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, free, 863-686-7187, www.fpclakeland.org, dangordon@fpclakeland.org. The FPC choirs join with guest artists, featuring the Clarion Brass, Brian Blume on marimba and Dolly Roberts on harp.

Tuesday, Dec. 5

LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH WITH THE DULCIMER: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Florida Wildflower Studios, 12 E. Wall St., Frostproof, $10, includes lunch and drink, http://ift.tt/2ATmL3q. Nat and Jane West bring their hammered and lap dulcimers for an interactive and educational show.

HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY: 5 to 6 p.m. Dec. 5, City Administration Building, 201 W. Central Ave., Lake Wales, free, http://ift.tt/1kQ46Y7.

SANTA PAWS JR.: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Jensen's Corner Bar, 100 Third St. SW, Winter Haven, $20 cover per person, cash bar available. Includes live holiday entertainment by Polkweed Muzique. Also accepting donations for dog food, cat food and cat litter. Proceeds benefit The Humane Society of Polk County.

TEA & SYMPHONY - ISO HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR: 5:45 to 7 p.m. Dec. 5, RP Funding Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland, $15, free parking, 863-834-8111, 888-397-0100, http://ift.tt/2refOFE, 863-688-3743, http://ift.tt/2zZ0iSP. Preconcert lecture with Maestro Mark Thielen that provides insights into the works of the upcoming programs.

BEER & HYMNS AND HOLIDAY CAROLS: 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5, Beach Bar and Restaurant at the Bay Harbor Hotel on Rocky Point, 7700 W. Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa, free, food and drink available for purchase, 813-877-3105.

WINTER HAVEN COMMUNITY SINGERS: 7 p.m. Dec. 5, Hope Presbyterian Church, 2110 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven, free, 863-624-6382. A Christmas concert led by director Philip King.

SOUTH CAROLINA BALLET - "THE NUTCRACKER": 7 p.m. Dec. 5, South Florida State College, Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts, 600 W. College Drive, Avon Park, $29-$39, 863-784-7178, www.sfscarts.org.

CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, College Heights Methodist Church, 942 South Blvd., Lakeland, free, 863-944-0473, http://ift.tt/2ATmLAs, floridaphilharmonia@gmail.com. The Florida Philharmonia Christmas concert.

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE CONCERT: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Southeastern University, Bush Chapel, 1000 Longfellow Blvd., Lakeland, $5 adults, $3 students, 863-667-5657, http://ift.tt/2hBrKtZ.

"THE BOOK OF MORMON": 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5-7, 10; 8 p.m. Dec. 8-9; 2 p.m. Dec. 9-10, Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Ferguson Hall, 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa, $33.75-$163.75, 813-229-STAR, www.strazcenter.org.

Wednesday, Dec. 6

CRACKER STORYTELLING FESTIVAL: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 6-9, Homeland Heritage Park, Homeland, $6 adults, $4 students, $10 whip cracking registration, crackerstorytellingfestival.com, crackerstorytellingfestival@gmail.com. Storytellers include Carrie Sue Ayvar, Tamara Green, Mitchell O'Rear, Katie Adams, Cheryl Floyd, Mark Koruschak, Robin Schulte, "TVSHKA" Vann V. Samuels, Hank Mattson, Madeline Pots, Pat Nease, Kim Rivers and Nancy Crocford, Charles Frierman and Judge Nelson Bailey. Also features whip cracking contest and food and craft vendors.

THE RED HOT ROOSTERS: 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 6, Grove Roots Brewing Co., 302 Third St. SW, Winter Haven, free, 863-291-0700, info@groveroots.com.

Thursday, Dec. 7

CHRISTMAS CARILLON CONCERTS: 1 and 3 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays through Jan. 7, Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales, included with park admission, 863-676-1408, boktowergardens.org.

REMEMBERING DEC. 7 - BATTLE OF PEARL HARBOR: 5 p.m. Dec. 7, Fort Meade Public Library, 75 E. Broadway St., Fort Meade, free, 863-285-8287. Meet Brenna Cagiano, author of "The Irish Immigrant."

LIGHTS IN THE PARK: 5 to 8 p.m., downtown Auburndale, free, www.auburndalefl.com. Baynard House tours start at 5 p.m., musical performance at 6:30 p.m., Christmas tree lighting at 7 p.m. and pictures with Santa at 7:20 p.m.

DUNDEE TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY: 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 7, Dundee Community Center, 603 Lake Marie Drive, Dundee, free, townofdundee.com. Includes performances by school choirs, cookies and hot chocolate, Santa and more.

JUSTIN GRIMES: 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 7, Grove Roots Brewing Co., 302 Third St. SW, Winter Haven, free, 863-291-0700, info@groveroots.com.

SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND: 6 p.m. Thursdays, Lundyville Music Hall, 600 Lundy Road, Auburndale, $6, food and drinks available for purchase, 863-984-1144.

CHRISTMAS LANE: 6 to 10 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, Nov. 24-Dec. 24, Strawberry Festival Grounds, Charlie Grimes Family Agriculture Center, 2508 W. Oak Ave., Plant City, $5 adults, $3 children ages 4-12, children 3 and younger are free, Thursdays are free to current and former members of the military, Fridays are free to teachers, first responders and law enforcement, free popcorn for children who wear their youth sports jersey or shirt on Saturdays, seniors receive free cup of coffee on Sundays, parking is free and can be accessed from Lemon Street and Oak Street, 813-478-0494, entertainment@christmaslane.com, ChristmasLane.com. Includes light displays, carnival rides, living nativities by area churches on Thursdays and Saturdays, local performers, face painting and more.

WATERCOLOR EXHIBIT: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Southeastern University, College of Arts & Media Gallery, 1000 Longfellow Blvd., Lakeland, free, 863-667-5657, http://ift.tt/2hBrKtZ. Alison Claire LaMons Presents "A Different Paradigm."

HAPPY HOUR CONCERTS - CHEERS!: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Ferguson Hall, 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa, $35, 727-892-3331, http://ift.tt/1wekwL8. The Florida Orchestra perform Rachmaninoff's "Symphony No. 2" and Prokofiev's "Violine Concerto No. 2."

THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS: 7 p.m. Dec. 7, Ritz Theatre, 263 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven, $34.99 adults, $14.99 children, $69.99 VIP, 800-965-9324, http://ift.tt/2ATmNby, 863-295-9900, ritztheatre@hotmail.com.

THE LAKELAND CHRISTMAS PARADE: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 7, starts at the Lakeland Center, 701 W. Lime St., heads down Lemon Street through downtown Lakeland.

FOUR SEASONS DANCE: 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Magnolia Building, 702 E. Orange St., Lakeland, $6, 863-738-8090 or 863-647-3021. Ballroom and social dancing, live music.

"ANOTHER NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS": 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 30-Dec. 17, Chain of Lakes Complex, Theatre Winter Haven, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., $28 adults, $25 students, 863-294-SHOW, TWHtickets@aol.com, TWHoffice@aol.com, http://ift.tt/2hCmYwn. Karol, a disillusioned social worker, is trudging home one cold December night when she encounters an old man sitting on a park bench. Mistaking him for homeless, Karol offers the stranger some food — a seemingly innocent gesture, until he turns up in her apartment claiming to be Santa Claus.

GREG REDDING: 8 p.m. Dec. 7, Frescos, 132 S. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland, free, 863-683-5267, http://ift.tt/2zS7izC.