
Polk State Students to Share Their Talents During Art in Transit Week

Art in Transit week kicks off April 13, and Polk State students will be out and about, sharing their talents with bus riders across the county. Art in Transit is a weeklong program to encourage…

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’s 50th Anniversary: College’s Five Decades of Growth Began with Pughsville

For 50 years, the story of Pughsville and its contributions — rather sacrifices — in the name of affordable, accessible higher education has gone largely untold. That changes now, in the midst of Polk State’s 50th anniversary…

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…

Polk State Music to Present Spring Concerts March 7, 8

Polk State Music will present two very “springy” concerts this weekend. “This is the weekend we spring forward,” said Polk State Music Coordinator John Anderson, referring to the start of daylight saving time on Sunday.…

Polk State’s Voices of the People Concert Series Continues March 13, 14

Polk State College’s Voices of the People concert series continues its third season with two engagements this month. The first event is an informal talk and small-scale performance scheduled for noon on March 13 at…

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,…

Rep. Webster Presents New Flag to Polk State

Thanks to Rep. Daniel Webster (R-Winter Garden), a new United States flag will be proudly displayed in the Polk State Winter Haven Health Center. The flag, which flew over the U.S. Capitol, replaces one that had…