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…
Student-Created Mural Now on Display at Polk State Winter Haven Game Room
There’s a new reason to visit the Polk State Winter Haven game room, and it has nothing to do with ping-pong or PlayStations. On Wednesday, after months of planning and painting, paper that had covered…
Dallas Brass visits Polk State
Dallas Brass, a professional ensemble that teaches and performs throughout the country, spent Feb. 15-16 at Polk State, where its members have given master classes and workshops to College and area music students from middle…
Dallas Brass to Polk State Music Students: Follow Your Passions
Dallas Brass, a professional musical ensemble that teaches and performs throughout the country, spent Tuesday morning encouraging Polk State Music students to pursue their passions, even as those around them may be telling them otherwise. “It…
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…
Polk State Theatre to Perform “A Doll’s House” Feb. 4-7 and 11-14
Polk State Theatre continues its 2015-16 season with “A Doll’s House,” the tale of a woman who must choose between keeping her family intact or being true to herself, which continues to captivate audiences even more…
Polk State Jazz Society Performs at State Capitol
Members of Polk State College’s Jazz Society took their talents to Tallahassee last week, performing during Polk County Day at the Capitol. The Jazz Society, an ensemble of musicians selected from the College’s jazz…
Polk State’s “One Billion Rising” Aims to Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence and Women’s Rights; Begins Feb. 1
Polk State will host “One Billion Rising,” an exhibition to raise awareness about domestic violence and women’s rights, Feb. 1-24 at its Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery, 999 Ave. H N.E. The exhibit is free…