Lake City Area Arts
Music Circle leader still pickin’ at 90
Nov 4, 2026
The weekly Tuesday morning Music Circle was a special one this week: circle leader and banjo player Sam Poppleton (pictured) celebrated his 90th birthday. The musicians and audience members sang Poppleton “Happy Birthday” as he played along on his banjo. Dan Schmidt brought a cake to celebrate the...
Danza Ketzal headlines art center celebration of Mexican culture
Nov 4, 2026
The sights, sounds, flavors and traditions of Mexico will come alive in Lake City when Lake City Area Arts (LCAA) presents Celebrating World Cultures - Mexico on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Lake City Area Arts, 105 W. Center Street. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
The evening will feature...
Festivus exhibit and Festival of Wreaths open Nov. 15 at LCAA
Nov 4, 2026
Lake City Area Arts (LCAA) will kick off the holiday season on Sunday, Nov. 15, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. with the opening of two special events at the LCAA Gallery — the “Sisters in Art” Festivus Exhibit and the second annual Festival of Wreaths.
Sisters in Art
This year’s Festivus Exhibit...
DLC helps LCAA repaint facade
Sep 23, 2026
Two very active groups combined their considerable talents and sense of community recently as they worked together to repaint the front of Lake City Area Arts (LCAA) organization’s façade.
According to Karen Smith, LCAA’s chairwoman, “Lake City is full of wonderful people and organizations that...
Suprise art exhibit brings masterworks to LCAA
Sep 23, 2026
This past weekend, Lake City Area Arts hosted a special surprise event for its members: a pop-up exhibition titled “Masters Through the Ages,” featuring a remarkable private art collection.
Spanning centuries of art history, the collection highlights works from more than 20 master artists,...
Guitarist David Rogers performs here Sept. 23
Sep 16, 2026
Classical guitarist David Rogers will perform Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the Lake City Area Arts center, 105 W. Center St.
The event with feature guitar music of Arabian Spain. A press release notes that “the program blends Arab and European influences with an organic, improvisational spirit that...
Severio Mancieri to perform at art center
Sep 2, 2026
Severio Mancieri will perform Sunday, Sept. 6, at 1:30 p.m. at Lake City Area Arts as part of the organization’s Coffe House Concert Series. A press release notes that “Severio is a traveling troubadour based out of Duluth, Minnesota. He plays a fine mix of blues, folk and Americana on a 6 string...
John Kerns performs Sunday at Lake City Area Arts center
Aug 19, 2026
John Kerns will perform as part of Lake City Area Arts’ Coffeehouse Concert Series Sunday, Aug. 23.
Doors open at 1 p.m. with a $5 suggested donation.
According to a press release: “John Kerns is a dynamic musician who brings a fresh and unique approach to a live performance. His ability to...
Heidi’s Huggamug round-up raises $1,100 for Lake City Area Arts
Aug 12, 2026
Lake City Area Arts extends our sincere thanks to Heidi’s Huggamug Cafe and everyone who participated in their July Round Up Program.
Thanks to the generosity of their customers, LCAA received a donation of $1,100 to support our mission of strengthening the community through arts and culture.
We...
Next Celebrating World Cultures event features Egypt, celebrates first responders
Aug 12, 2026
Lake City Area Arts (LCAA) invites the community to an unforgettable evening of culture, entertainment, and appreciation during Celebrate World Cultures – Egypt on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at 105 W. Center Street, Lake City. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
This engaging cultural event...
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