Polk State Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival Begins April 8; Free Events to Feature Local, International Talent
Polk State College’s Second Annual Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival, a whirlwind event featuring local and international talent, kicks off April 8. “The caliber of entertainment we’re bringing to the area this year —…
Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center Hosting Brazilian Singer-Songwriter Vinicius Cantuária March 19
Fresh off stops in Brazil and Ecuador, the multitalented Vinicius Cantuária will kick off an American tour at the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center. While always staying true to his Brazilian roots, singer-guitarist Cantuária…
Polk State Lake Wales Hosting Corrine Oliviia for Lunchtime Concert on March 11
Polk State Lake Wales will host a lunchtime concert by Corrine Oliviia at 12:30 p.m. on March 11 at the Polk State JD Alexander Center, 152 E. Central Ave. in Lake Wales. The event is…
Actress Libby Skala Returning to Polk State College to Perform “Felicitas” on March 12, 20 and 21
Polk State College will welcome back Libby Skala, a critically acclaimed writer and performer, for three events in March. “Libby did an amazing job for us in 2014,” said Osubi Craig, director of the Polk…
Updated: Polk State Lake Wales Hosting Violinist Jaida Hawkins for Lunchtime Concert March 4
UPDATE: Corrine Oliviia will not be performing as originally scheduled. Instead, Imperial Symphony Orchestra violinist Jaida Hawkins will headline the event. Date, time and location are unchanged. Polk State Lake Wales will host a lunchtime…
Polk State Artist-in-Residence Gives Master Class at Harrison, Encourages Students to Learn History of Dance
Thanks to Polk State College, aspiring dancers at Lakeland’s Harrison School for the Arts spent Wednesday afternoon learning from a professional. All week, the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center is hosting Camille A. Brown,…
Polk State Hosting Award-Winning Choreographer for Two Thought-Provoking Evenings
Polk State College will host award-winning choreographer Camille A. Brown for a two-night engagement in February. “Camille is a prolific, highly regarded choreographer, who uses her talents to spark conversations on complex social issues,” said…
Kreative Pandemonium Performs for More Than 70 Children at Polk State JD Alexander Center
More than 70 schoolchildren traveled to the Polk State JD Alexander Center for Kreative Pandemonium’s Wednesday performance — but calling it a field trip wouldn’t do the experience justice. “It gives me chills to think…
Jazz Artist Laura Ellis to Perform, Host Workshop at Polk State
It’s possible to do what you love for a living — and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. That will be the message of Wednesday’s “So you want to be a singer … and pay…
Polk State Hosting Pandemonium for Four Free Performances
Polk State Lake Wales will host Kreative Pandemonium for several free performances. The first event, a lunchtime concert, will take place on Feb. 11 at 12:30 p.m. at the Polk State JD Alexander Center, 152…