Polk State Theatre to Perform “Richard III” Beginning Nov. 7
Polk State Theatre will perform William Shakespeare’s “Richard III,” during a nine-day run that begins with a free preview on Nov. 7. “Richard III” is Polk State Theatre’s second Shakespeare performance, following last spring’s “The…
Polk State to Exhibit Paintings, Pottery of Local Artists
Polk State College will host Lovell, Phelan and Ross, a free exhibit featuring the work of three local artists beginning Nov. 5 at the Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery. Patty Lovell is a Lakeland-based acrylic…
Paint Pumpkins to Benefit United Way at Lakeland SALO Event
Polk State Lakeland SALO will host a Pumpkin Painting event to benefit the United Way on Oct. 29 and 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place in the Polk State…
Polk State to Host Open House on Oct. 25
Polk State will host an Open House event for those interested in attending the College from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 25 in the WST building on the Winter Haven campus, 999 Ave. H…
Over 55 Show Band to Give Fall-Themed Concerts at Polk State
Polk State College will host the Over 55 Show Band at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, and Sunday, Oct. 28, in the Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. The Over 55 Show Band is composed…
Polk State’s Third Annual United Way Soccer Match is Oct. 24
Polk State College’s third annual soccer match to benefit the United Way is planned for Oct. 24 at the Lakeland campus soccer field. The game pits Polk State Soccer players against members of the College’s…
Haunted House, Pumpkin Rolls Are Tradition for Polk State Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Eighteen years ago, seeking to raise funds for student activities, Polk State’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program assembled a modest haunted house in the portable building that once served as its headquarters. Students dimmed the lights,…
Polk State Music Department Breaks New Ground With Concerts
The Polk State Music Department will perform two shows in October, both of which will be unlike any others in its history. Music Professor John Anderson said the Department is able to put on larger-scale,…
Polk State College Foundation’s Joggin for the Noggin Event is Oct. 26
The Polk State College Foundation will have its first Joggin’ for the Noggin event on Oct. 26. Participants in the event will trek three miles from the College’s Lakeland campus to Oak Hill Cemetery and…
Polk State’s FallFest Adds a General Store
If autumn had an official beginning on the campus of Polk State College, it would be FallFest. Now in its 26th year, FallFest attracts more than 10,000 attendees annually, luring them with handmade crafts, the…