Community theater is pure in its intent, and since 1974
the intention here has been to give local performers a
chance to share their gifts with their neighbors. A wall
filled with decades of memories shows casts posing
proudly on the set of plays ranging from Hairspray to
Les Misérables to Thoroughly Modern Millie.
And neighbors show up: 227 newly added theater seats
face a stage that’s often being prepared for a big show—
there are more than a dozen planned for the season. The
Highlands Little Theatre is a testament to the dedication
of actors who donate the most priceless gift of all—their
time—to help make their community a better place.
356 W. Center Ave. / (863) 385-2175
Next door, the galleries of the Highlands Museum of the
Arts aim to connect people to creativity, knowledge and
ideas through permanent and rotating exhibits that cover
contemporary art on a range of mediums: photographs,
paintings, prints, sculptures, digital images and textiles.
351 W. Center Ave.
Open: Mon.–Fri., 10 am–4 pm / (863) 385-3662
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At Highlands Art League’s Village, three lakefront homes
clustered in a group have been renovated to a greater
purpose: to serve as "The Village Where Art Lives.” It’s
mission statement: “To encourage emerging and evolving
artists of all ages and to positively impact our community
through the celebration and exploration of the arts.”
Peek into the Visual Arts Center to see what projects
amateur artists are working on. The village also includes
the Yellow House Gallery & Gift Shop where members can
display their latest work, and the Clovelly House where
classes and programs are complemented by an Artist in
Residence program.
Mission (statement) accomplished.
1971 Lakeview Dr.
Open: Please check website for times.
(863) 385-6882
“ Drive around to see murals as large as
175 by 30 feet, filling dozens of walls.”
PAINTING THE TOWN
Not only is Lake Placid the “Caladium Capital of the
World” (that’s an attractive plant), it’s also filled with
nearly 50 wonderful murals that tell the history of the