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…
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…
Dundu Dole, Tampa Spiritual Ensemble to Perform During Polk State’s Black History Month Celebration
Bringing the music to Polk State College’s Black History Month celebration are Dundu Dole Urban African Ballet and the Tampa Spiritual Ensemble, both of which will give free performances later this month. Dundu Dole, meaning…
Multitalented Mandolinist Sierra Hull to Perform Two Free Concerts at Polk State in February
Singer, songwriter and mandolinist Sierra Hull, whose fans include Béla Fleck and Alison Krauss, will perform two free concerts at Polk State College in February. Hull performed at the Grand Ole Opry when she was…
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…
Steel Drummer Mello Vibes to Give Three Free Performances at Polk State
Polk State College will host steel-drum artist Mello Vibes for three free performances in February as part of its annual Black History Month celebration. Mello Vibes has more than 26 years of experience and regularly…
“Conversations” to Bring Dynamic Music Educator and Performer to Polk County
With “Conversations,” Polk State’s Voices of the People Chamber Music Series brings a dynamic music educator to Polk County. Lecolion Washington, University of Memphis associate professor of bassoon, will perform at Lakeland’s Harrison School for…
Black History Month Exhibits to Feature Collection of African Masks, Cloths
Growing up in Ghana, John Fynn took for granted the tribal carvings indigenous to his homeland. They were everywhere. In schools and markets, homes and the airport. Fynn saw these works of art, but for…
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…