20 local Indie bands will rock Lakeland's Union Hall on Saturday | Things to do in Polk

LAKELAND — When it comes to independent DIY roots-rockin’ music in Central Florida, generally Tampa and Orlando come to mind. But the Lakeland area has its share of homegrown “indie” musical talent.

And that talent will be showcased Saturday, June 1, when the stage lights shine on 20 musical acts from Lakeland and other areas of Polk County. From noon until about 11:30 p.m. or later, some of the county’s most popular indie bands will take slots on stage in Lakeland’s Union Hall events center, 1023 S. Florida Ave.

LKLD Indie Bash Three will celebrate artists and musical acts from Lakeland’s local music scene from the past 20 years playing 30-minute sets. For this edition of the LKLD Indie Bash, musicians scheduled to perform include Cruel Curses, Mr. Handsome, Love Pit, Cult Fashion, Cogency, Hoss, Halation, No. 9, Ambiguity, Attique Space, Teej, These Times, Aboveonlyspace, Between Jobs, DellShavon, Bad Sci-Fi, Walking Owl, Ani & The Fly Boys and Sheldon Benjamin.

Chris Torres, Union Hall general manager for the past 14 months, said the LKLD Indie Bash is a way to pay tribute to Lakeland-area venues that have hosted original music over the past 20-or-so years. Those include Lillian's Music Store, The Mad Hatter, Winner's Circle, Mojo's Wings Burgers and Beer, Evolution Records, The Poor Porker, Fresco's Underground, Preservation Hall, Tony's Studio B, Krap Art Studios, DC's Sports Bar, the Polk Theater, LkldLive, The Yard On Mass, Art/Fact, Swan Brewing, The Pink Piano, Hillcrest Coffee, Quinteassence Kava Bar and others.

“If you ever went to a local show at any of these venues in the past two decades, then you should consider coming out to LKLD Indie Bash Three at Union Hall and maybe run into some old friends,” said Torres, who’s the guitarist-singer for the Lakeland band Revel in the View. “It is with great pride that we are afforded the opportunity to continue to provide a platform for our local songwriters, artists, and bands to perform their music.”

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Torres said anyone living in Lakeland or Polk County who’s into local, original music should check out the LKLD Indie Bash. “Whether you are just now discovering Lakeland's local music scene, or you are realizing that our music scene never left, this is your chance to check out the bands and artists that Lakeland has to offer.”

Tickets are $10 online at www.unionhallevents.com and $18 at the door. For information, see www.unionhallevents.com/event/saturday-june-1st-lkld-indie-bash-three or call 863-288-0372.

Nature and Architecture: Digital Dreamscapes

Craig Collins, associate vice president of corporate and leadership development at Polk State College will exhibit a collection of his photographs June 3 to June 28 in the Lake Eva Art Room, 303 Ledwith Ave., Haines City. His opening reception is in the gallery at 6 p.m. June 6. For information, see www.polkarts.org/event/nature-and-architecture-digital-dreamscapes-photography-by-craig-s-collins/ or call 863-421-9921.

Summer Survivors Plant Sale

From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1, Lakeland’s Munn Park will blossom with plants for perusal and sale. A variety of local plant vendors will be on hand with plants for sale that can survive the harsh Florida summer. This Downtown Lakeland event is in conjunction with the Downtown Farmers Curb Market on Kentucky Avenue. For information, see www.downtownlkld.com/news/summer-survivors-plant-sale or call 863-683-2783.

Clay Talk: Jewelry Making AR Workshop

Learn the skills to create original wearable art Sunday, June 2, at AR Workshop, 5535 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., guests can select colors, designs and style to completely customize their own clay earrings. Seating is limited to 23 guests and $80 registration is required. For information or to register, see www.arworkshop.com/events/winterhaven/441463 or call 863-347-4568.

At the Polk Theatre

At the Polk Theatre, 121 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. www.polktheatre.com, 863-682-7553.

• Movie: "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron," rated G. 6:30 p.m., May 30; $5.