Polk State to Host Black Violin for Two Free Performances
Polk State College will host the classically trained and critically acclaimed duo Black Violin for two performances on April 17. The forces behind Black Violin are Wil B and Kev Marcus, who wield their instruments…
Summer Registration Now Underway at Polk
Registration for summer classes at Polk State is now underway. Currently enrolled students may register for the spring term through the College’s student portal, Passport. Prospective new students should first submit an online application to…
Internationally Acclaimed Musicians to Descend on Lake Wales During Polk State’s First Jazz Festival
During its first-ever Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival, the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center will host musicians whose performance schedules typically send them to New York or Los Angeles. But for three days,…
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…
U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster Meets With Polk Student Government Association
U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster visited Polk State College on Thursday to share with members of the Student Government Association his keys to life and leadership. Webster, R-Orlando, represents Florida’s 10th congressional district, which in Polk…
For the Big Test or the Big Game, Eagles Have All Kinds of Good-Luck Tips
Whether it’s a big exam, a class presentation, a pivotal game — or even just asking a crush out on a date — many of us have some sort of good-luck charm or ritual. Maybe it’s…
Polk State’s 50th Anniversary Recognized at State Capitol
Polk State College’s 50th anniversary was recognized in both houses of the state Legislature on Tuesday, during Polk County Legislative Day. “Polk State is, of course, incredibly proud of the contributions it has been able…
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…
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…