
Polk State Theatre Presents “Twelfth Night” April 7-10, 14-17

For its final production of the 2015-16 season, Polk State Theatre will present the famous Shakespearean comedy, “Twelfth Night.” “This is a very approachable comedy, and it’s a romance, too. The audiences are going to…

Bigger and Better Every Year: Polk State’s Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival Begins April 6

Polk State College’s third annual Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival takes place April 6-10, and will once again offer free performances from world-renowned talents. “When we launched Jewel of the Ridge, we set out…

Polk State Voices of the People Concert Series Concludes 2015-16 with “Reconstructing Beauty” on April 2

Polk State’s Voices of the People concert series will conclude its 2015-16 season with “Reconstructing Beauty” at 7 p.m. on April 2 at the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center, 1099 State Road 60 East.…

Polk State Voices of the People Concert Series Continues with “Masterworks and Showpieces” on March 20

“Masterworks and Showpieces,” the next performance in Polk State College’s Voices of the People concert series, will take place at 5 p.m. on March 20 at Bok Tower Gardens’ Pinewood Estate, 1151 Tower Blvd., in…

Polk State Open House Events are April 7, 14

Polk State College will host two Open House events for prospective students. The first event will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, at Polk State Winter Haven, room WST 126, 999…

Polk State Symphonic Band to Perform March 15

Polk State College’s Symphonic Band will present a chamber music concert at 7 p.m. on March 15 at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre, 999 Ave. H N.E. Directed by Don West, the…

Polk State to Host Libby Skala for One-Woman Show, “Lilia!”

Critically acclaimed writer and performer Libby Skala will once again bring her talents to Polk State College. Skala is scheduled to perform her award-winning one-woman show, “Lilia!,” at Polk State on March 4, 5, 10…

Singer-Songwriter Autumn June to Perform at Polk State March 2, 3

Polk State College will host singer-songwriter Autumn June for three free concerts in March. Self-taught and inspired by artists such as Sheryl Crow and Susan Tedeschi, June got her start in music singing in her…

Step Afrika! To Bring “Much More Than a Dance Show” to Polk State Feb. 20

Polk State College will host Step Afrika!, one of the nation’s leading African-American dance companies, for a performance at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 20. “Stepping is something of an under-the-radar art form. As a graduate…

Renowned Dallas Brass Coming to Polk State for Concert, Workshops with Students

One of the country’s most highly acclaimed musical ensembles will visit Polk State College in February to entertain audiences and, if all goes as planned, change a few students’ lives, too. “Dallas Brass is one…