Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration: Polk State Lake Wales Hosting Performance by Latin Artist Leo de Cuba
Polk State Lake Wales will host a performance by Leo de Cuba, a one-man instrumental act whose music is inspired by his Latino heritage, on Oct.1 from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. at the Polk State…
No Tears Here: Polk State Theatre to Present Four Comedies in Upcoming Season
The difference between Polk State Theatre’s last season and the season that begins this October is pretty simple: “This season, you’re going to laugh until you cry,” said Paul Carbonell, Theatre Department coordinator. “Last season,…
Polk’s Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Underway, Events Include Exhibits, Movie, Fiesta
Polk State College’s annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration is underway, with a busy schedule of events that includes art exhibits, a movie night, and the always-popular Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fiesta. Hispanic Heritage Month is one…
Polk State Lake Wales Hosting Two Performances by Independent Instrumental Band Songs of Water
Polk State Lake Wales will host two performances by Songs of Water, a seven-piece instrumental ensemble that draws its inspiration from ancient cultures and lands around the world. The first performance will be from 12:30…
Polk State’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Will Be Sept. 4 in Downtown Winter Haven
The City of Winter Haven, Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce, and Main Street Winter Haven are hosting a 50th anniversary celebration for Polk State College this Thursday, Sept. 4. The event begins at 5:15…
Polk State Voices of the People Concert Series to Open Third Season with Two Piano Quintets
Polk State College’s Voices of the People concert series will kick off its third season Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Voices of the People is a joint…
Polk State Lake Wales Hosting New Country Artist John Miller for Lunchtime Concert
Polk State Lake Wales will host a lunchtime concert by new country artist John Miller from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. on Sept. 3 at the Polk State JD Alexander Center, 152 E. Central Ave. in…
Polk State Hosting Lakeland-based Photographer Thomas Mack for September Exhibit
Polk State College will host an exhibit by Lakeland-based photographer Thomas K. Mack. Mack’s photos will be on display Sept. 2-25 at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery, 999 Ave. H N.E. in…
Polk State Lake Wales to Host Guitarist, Singer ‘The Acoustic Gangster’
Polk State Lake Wales will present a lunchtime concert by Minneapolis-based singer and guitarist Brian Alexander, aka The Acoustic Gangster. The event will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. on Aug. 26 at the…
Polk State Hosting Free Events on Possibilities of 3-D Printing
The possibilities of 3-D printing will be the topic of three special events this month at Polk State College. In 3-D printing, digital files are “printed” into three-dimensional objects — anything from rocket engine parts for…