Polk State Music Instructor to Perform for Pope Francis
Later this month, Pope Francis will make his first visit to the United States, and on hand to entertain him during the New York leg of his trip will be Polk State Music instructor Ben…
Polk State Winter Haven Exhibit to Feature Work of Tampa Painter Bruce Ferguson
The work of Tampa-based artist Bruce Ferguson will be on display at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery from Aug. 31 to Sept. 24. Finding inspiration in the natural beauty of the Tampa…
“This Is Real,” Featuring Artwork Polk State Students Created While Studying in the Bahamas, To Be Displayed Aug. 31-Sept. 24
An upcoming exhibit at Polk State Lakeland will feature artwork Polk State students created while studying in the Bahamas earlier this summer. “This painting exhibition provides a beautiful snapshot of our travels. Each painting exhibits…
Polk State Lake Wales Presents Gallery Exhibit “The Divine Command” Aug. 17- Oct. 31
It’s hard to say which is more interesting: the backstory or the brushstrokes of “The Divine Command.” No matter, attendees will enjoy both during an upcoming exhibit presented by Polk State Lake Wales and the…
Polk State Music Coordinator Conducts Statewide Chorus, Pays Tribute to Early Mentor
Polk State Music Department Coordinator John Anderson was selected to conduct the 2015 Florida Vocal Association’s Choral Directors’ Chorus, an honor that allowed him to pay tribute to his longtime mentor. “I’ve never been so…
Polk State Theatre Students Honored by Theatre Winter Haven
Several Polk State Theatre students were among the honorees at Theatre Winter Haven’s 45th Annual Pierrot Awards last month. The awards recognize excellence in a variety of categories, from acting to set design, during Theatre…
Polk State Music to Present Masterworks Concert on May 2, 3
Polk State Music’s 2014-15 season culminates May 2 and 3, when the program will present its annual Masterworks Concert. “The bottom line is that this concert will feature the most challenging and academic, yet entertaining,…
Polk State Theatre Makes History with Sold-Out Opening-Night Performance; “Footloose: The Musical” Continues April 23, 24, 26
Polk State Theatre made College history last week, with a sold-out opening-night performance of “Footloose: The Musical.” Director Mark Hartfield described the April 16 play opening: “We had good houses all weekend, but Thursday was…
Polk State Music’s John Anderson Directs First-Ever All County Men’s Chorus
It’s a huge honor for a music educator — and it belongs to Polk State’s John Anderson. Anderson was recently selected by his fellow music teachers to direct the first-ever All County Men’s Chorus. Anderson led the 100-member…
Jewel of the Ridge Artists Takes Time to Inspire Polk State Musicians
He was speaking to music students, but the advice Omar Sosa gave during his Wednesday workshop at Polk State Winter Haven was more about life than chords and keys. “Listen to your teachers. Travel the…