BOK TOWER GARDENS

“Honky-tonk country” is making its way to Bok Tower Gardens for a night of music under the stars.

click to enlarge Bok Tower GerdensFor the second year in a row, Bok Tower Gardens will host its annual Easter sunrise service virtually.The 95th annual service will be streamed live via Facebook and Bok Tower's website on Sunday, April 4 at 7 a.m. Rev. Chad Reynolds, senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Lakes Wales, will present.Traditionally, the service is held on the garden's Great Lawn with potentially thousands of people attending. With current public health advisories in place, gatherings that size would pose an obvious danger.Reynolds said he is grateful that the service will still happen virtually. "I am grateful for tireless efforts of our healthcare community," Reynolds said, "and encourage Floridians to have patience as we await the day that we can once again gather in person for Easter sunrise service at Bok Tower. "I am inspired to play music that keeps the world hopeful no matter where my performances are viewed," D'hollander said.Guests will be able to visit Bok Tower Gardens on Easter Sunday, April 4, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., per general admission rates

LAKE WALES If you haven't visited Bok Tower Gardens in the past several years, now's a good time. The Chao exhibit hall, named for the late T.T. Park-themed collectibles on display include a 1941 Kellogg's Rice Krispies box that featured Bok Tower. To drive home the point, the exhibit hall includes a woman's wool hat from the late 19th century that includes a brightly plumed bird affixed to the crown. For more Florida stories, visit here, and to support local media throughout the state of Florida, consider subscribing to your local paper.

LAKE WALES If you haven't visited Bok Tower Gardens in the past several years, now's a good time. The Chao exhibit hall, named for the late T.T. Park-themed collectibles on display include a 1941 Kellogg's Rice Krispies box that featured Bok Tower. To drive home the point, the exhibit hall includes a woman's wool hat from the late 19th century that includes a brightly plumed bird affixed to the crown. For more Florida stories, visit here, and to support local media throughout the state of Florida, consider subscribing to your local paper.

LAKE WALES If you haven't visited Bok Tower Gardens in the past several years, now's a good time. The Chao exhibit hall, named for the late T.T. Park-themed collectibles on display include a 1941 Kellogg's Rice Krispies box that featured Bok Tower. To drive home the point, the exhibit hall includes a woman's wool hat from the late 19th century that includes a brightly plumed bird affixed to the crown. For more Florida stories, visit here, and to support local media throughout the state of Florida, consider subscribing to your local paper.