A Spectacle of a Show: Polk State Theatre to Perform Original, Challenging Version of “Romeo & Juliet”
Just two years ago, Polk State Theatre staged its first-ever production of Shakespeare — by far the most advanced, challenging material it had ever attempted. That first show was a success, the program has performed…
Arts Incubator Series: Actress Libby Skala Inspires Students, Will Stage Final Show on March 22
On a recent afternoon at Polk State Lakeland, students in an Acting II class put the syllabus aside and the notebooks away, all to learn about show business from someone who’s made it her life…
Polk Celebrates Women’s History Month With Events Across County
Polk State College will celebrate Women’s History throughout March, with events at both the Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses, as well as its centers in Lake Wales. “Polk State recognizes the incredible contributions women have…
Voices of the People Continues with Schubert, Hendrix in The Occasion
Polk State College’s Voices of the People, an innovative performing arts series that blends classical music and philosophical readings, continues its second season with a mix of Schubert, Hendrix, and Scottish Enlightenment. The Occasion will…
High Impact Speaker Series Continues March 12 with VP of Tampa Port Authority
Polk State College’s High Impact Speaker Series continues this month with Foreign Trade & Florida’s Economy, to be presented by John Thorington Jr., a vice president at the Tampa Port Authority. Thorington will speak at…
Polk to Host Founder of Student African American Brotherhood for Guest Lecture
The founder of the Student African American Brotherhood, a nationwide organization aimed at increasing the number of minority males who graduate from college, will give a guest lecture at Polk State Winter Haven. Tyrone Bledsoe…
Big City Scene: Polk State Hosts Renowned Musicians for Free Concert, Encore is Saturday
Standing outside the Polk State JD Alexander Center in downtown Lake Wales on Wednesday afternoon, if you didn’t know otherwise, you might have guessed you were in San Francisco or New York City. On the…
Polk State Hosting Event to Help Students Complete FAFSA
Polk State College will host an event to help all students — no matter where they plan on pursuing a degree — complete the FAFSA. The FAFSA, short for Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is…
Polk State Hosting Women of Ireland for Performance to Benefit Foundation
Polk State College will host a special performance by the Women of Ireland, an exciting concert that showcases the next generation of Ireland’s leading female talent. Women of Ireland takes a contemporary spin on traditional…
Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center to Host Encore Visit by Photographer Saddi Khali
The Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center will host artist Saddi Khali for an encore exhibit of original photographs inspired by the city and people of Lake Wales. Khali, a poet, author and photographer,…