Retired Theatre Director George Randolph Remembered For Larger-Than-Life Personality
George Randolph was a performance always looking for an audience. With passions for students, live theatre, and all things Disney, his larger-than-life personality shined through in all that he would do. The retired Polk State…
The Last Partials: A Jazz Experience
Voices of the People presented The Last Partials: A Jazz Experience featuring Shawn Edmonds and the Polk State Jazz Ensemble Dec. 9 at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theater. A trumpeter, Edmonds made…
Winter Gala Concert
Polk State Music presented a Winter Gala Concert of Holiday Favorites Dec. 2 and 3 at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. The event featured student performances by vocal and instrumental groups
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…