Harrison School for the Performing Arts will perform with the Doris Sanders Learning Center at Mayfaire on Saturday, May 10, in front of the Lakeland Library, at 9:30 a.m.

The Harrison Symphony Orchestra and Harrison Singers present "The Testament of Freedom" by Randall Thompson, as a tribute to our troops serving abroad. The Harrison Music Department concert will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, on the main stage of the Lois Cowles Harrison Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, at 7:30 p.m.

Concert attendees are asked to bring additional items and drop them at boxes located at the entrance to the auditorium. These items will be mailed to troops from Polk County serving in Iraq.

Ticket prices are $5 for students/seniors and $7 for adults. Tickets may be purchased on the Harrison secure site (www.harrisonarts.com) using a credit card and will include a nominal merchant fee. Remember to bring your e-ticket to the event. Tickets will be available at the door one hour prior to performance. The Harrison Box Office phone number is (863) 499-2939.

A hands-on, fun-filled adventure in summer learning awaits X-treme Destinations summer campers at Explorations V!

The school was undefeated in five competitions this year against other Central Florida middle schools.

Karla Wean has incorporated Japanese art into her instruction.

"It's Happening Downtown" will again play host to "Antiques, Art, and Oddities" in Downtown Lake Wales on May 3 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. when upwards of 30 to 40 artisans and antique dealers will participate in this very unique antique fair, always held the 1st Saturday of each month.

The Continuum Visual Arts Exhibit, inspired by faculty artist Rocky Bridges' tour of Japan, is currently on display in the Mitchell Gallery of the Lois Cowles Harrison Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, through May 30, 2008.

THE LAKELAND DERBY:

THIS FRIDAY!

Highlight of the May 3 event is a 6:30 p.m. performance by an all-star jazz band.

The Harrison Dance Department will present the Spring Dance Concert on Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3, 2008, on the main stage of the Lois Cowles Harrison Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, at 7:30 p.m. Performing here is Harrison sophomore, Scott Jahnke. Ticket prices are $6 for students/seniors and $8 for adults. For box office hours and online ticketing visit http://www.harrisonarts.com/. The Harrison Box Office phone number is (863) 499-2939.

(Photo by Andy Glogower.)