“A Fine Romance” on Display at Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center; Artist to Perform Jan. 16
Now on display at the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center is “A Fine Romance,” featuring the works of Erika Lawlor Schmidt, who will also give a special performance later in the month. A native…
Polk’s MLK Luncheon is Jan. 13; NBA All-Star Otis Birdsong to Give Keynote Address
Polk State College’s 12th annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will take place Jan. 13 at 11:30 a.m. at the Polk State Winter Haven Student Center, 999 Ave. H N.E. Four-time NBA All-Star…
Polk State’s 113th Commencement is Dec. 17; Florida College System Chancellor Madeline Pumariega to Speak
Polk State College’s 113th commencement ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 17 at The Lakeland Center. The ceremony will feature remarks by Madeline Pumariega, chancellor of the 28-institution Florida College System, and…
Polk State’s Voices of the People Concert Series to Feature Pianist Byron Marc Sean on Dec. 5
Polk State College’s Voices of the People concert series continues with a performance featuring the music of Schubert, Schumann and Chopin. The concert will take place Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Polk State…
Irish Folk Dance and Music Coming to Polk State College
Polk State College will host an evening of Irish folk dance and music at 7 p.m. on Nov. 19 at the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center, 1099 State Road 60 East. The concert…
Polk State’s Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Society to Perform Nov. 6
Polk State Music’s Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Society will perform at the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 6. “Polk State’s third-annual Jewel of the Ridge Jazz is only a…
Polk State Hosting Larry Coryell Trio for Nov. 12 Concert
Polk State College will host the Larry Coryell Trio for a free concert at 7 p.m. on Nov. 12 at the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center, 1099 State Road 60 East. Master guitarist Larry…
R&B Group TRU L3GACY to Perform at Polk State Nov. 4 and 5
Polk State College will host Orlando-based R&B group TRU L3GACY for three free concerts in November. KG, J. None, Antquan Smith, Raph B., and Mike Sonata have been performing together since 2011. According to…
Kristin Andreassen Quartet Performing at Polk State on Oct. 22, 23
Polk State College will host the Kristin Andreassen Quartet for two concerts in October. A skilled guitarist and fiddler, Andreassen is also well-known for her lyrical prowess, having been described by The New Yorker as…
Polk State, Club Hispano de Lakeland Partner for First Solo U.S. Exhibit by Chilean Painter
Polk State College will host world-renowned artist Omar Martinez’s first solo American exhibit, from Oct. 26-29. In hosting Martinez, Polk State College is offering Polk County an extended opportunity to enjoy Martinez’s work. Martinez was…