Polk State Theatre Presents ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’
Polk State College continues to celebrate 50 years of theatre with the upcoming production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” The musical comedy follows six quirky adolescents as they participate in a middle…
Spring Registration Opens
Open registration is underway at Polk State College for the spring semester, which begins January 5. Currently enrolled students may register through PASSPORT. They should also check PASSPORT for possible holds on their accounts that…
Events Celebrate Art, Music, and Students
October is filled with art and music events at Polk State College, from this weekend’s “Music from Around the World,” to upcoming Arts Day at Polk State. On Sunday, Oct. 15, the Music Department’s choirs…
50 Years Of Theatre: Six Things You Didn’t Know About Theatre Program Coordinator Mark Hartfield
For 50 years, Polk State College has been bringing the arts to life through dynamic and innovative theatre productions. Since its inception, the Polk State Theatre Program has been growing and staging increasingly complex performances.…
50 Years Of Theatre: ‘Lend Me A Tenor’ to Open Season
Polk State College continues to celebrate 50 years of theatre and is opening its theatre season next week with “Lend Me a Tenor.” The play, directed by Mark Graham, opens Thursday, Oct. 5, with performances…
Community Honors Holden With Key To City Of Lakeland
After a day of art and education, community members came together for a special reception honoring Polk State College President Emerita Eileen Holden with kind words from fellow leaders and a key to the City…
Printmaking Invitational Exhibition: A Survey of Printmaking Techniques From Across the Globe
A distinctive exhibition is currently on view at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery. “Printmaking Invitational: A Survey of Printmaking Techniques From Across the Globe” showcases the unique art of printmaking, exposing the…
Polk State College Fine Arts: Professor and Juilliard-Trained Musician Ben Pila to Perform with Students April 20
Polk State Music instructor and Juilliard-trained guitarist Ben Pila, who has entertained three presidents and Pope Francis, will perform at Polk State’s Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre on April 20. Students from Pila’s newly created…
Polk State Accepting Entries for Spring Student Art Competition; Deadline is March 31
Polk State is currently accepting entries for its upcoming student art exhibition. The deadline for submission is March 31. Entry forms may be found at the Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery, open Monday-Thursday from 10…
Spring Concert
Polk State Music presented a spring concert, “It’s All About Love” with a surprise engagement Feb. 26 at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Congratulations to our Polk State music students Nathan Babington and…