Artist finds confidence as Polk State College student
Ava Virginia Edmonds has been an artist in one form or another since she can remember. The daughter of an elementary school art teacher and a cartoonist, Edmonds has always received encouragement at home to…
Polk State Music students gain experience, wow audiences
At Polk State College, students have the opportunity to receive a world-class education in The Arts. With high-quality theatrical productions, gallery exhibits, and musical performances located at the College and throughout Polk County, students receive…
Polk State College kicks off Spring 2019 Arts Schedule
Polk State College has kicked off another season of The Arts with a schedule filled with Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts events for students, faculty, staff, and community members to enjoy. With annual favorites including…
Polk State Music students join internationally acclaimed Heralds of Harmony chorus
The Heralds of Harmony chorus has entertained audiences for decades, receiving international acclaim and most recently placing sixth at Barbershop Harmony Society’s 2018 International Convention. Now two students and a recent alum are singing among…
Over 55 Show Band performs seasonal favorites
The Over 55 Show Band presented a selection of holiday favorites in concert at Polk State Winter Haven on Dec. 9. Directed by Professor Don West, Polk State director of bands, the ensemble featured guest…
Polk State presents Winter Gala
Polk State Music held its annual Winter Gala Dec. 1-2 in Winter Haven. The concert featured performances by the Polk State College Concert Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra, Women’s Choir, Women’s Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and the…
Polk State Theatre presents interactive “Our Town”
Polk State Theatre will continue the 2018-2019 season with the interactive play “Our Town” – a metadrama by Thornton Wilder often referred to as a “play within a play.” Polk State Theatre’s production, directed by…
POLKcast: Madness, Murder & Murals with Holly Scoggins
The work of Polk State Professor of Art Holly Scoggins is described as a Southern Gothic memoir that leaves viewers with something “beautifully haunted.” In this Halloween-inspired episode, POLKcast delves into the creepy, thought-provoking experiences…
Polk State Theatre kicks off 51st season with “The Dining Room”
Polk State Theatre is making its 2018-2019 season debut with “The Dining Room” – a comedy of manners by A.R. Gurney. The six-member cast will take the stage Oct. 4 for three evenings of shows…
Voices of the People introduces genre-straddling seventh season
Polk State College’s Voices of the People chamber music series is entering its seventh year, “The Year of the Cat” – a no boundaries, genre-straddling season that will bring a variety of multi-talented performers to…