Polk State Partners With Lake Wales Charter Schools to Offer Free Screening of Edu-Documentary, “Most Likely to Succeed”
Polk State College is partnering with the Lake Wales Charter Schools system to present a screening of the film “Most Likely to Succeed,” which has been described by Education Week as “among the best edu-documentaries…
Polk State Voices of the People Concert Series Concludes 2015-16 with “Reconstructing Beauty” on April 2
Polk State’s Voices of the People concert series will conclude its 2015-16 season with “Reconstructing Beauty” at 7 p.m. on April 2 at the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center, 1099 State Road 60 East.…
Polk State Voices of the People Concert Series Continues with “Masterworks and Showpieces” on March 20
“Masterworks and Showpieces,” the next performance in Polk State College’s Voices of the People concert series, will take place at 5 p.m. on March 20 at Bok Tower Gardens’ Pinewood Estate, 1151 Tower Blvd., in…
Singer-Songwriter Autumn June to Perform at Polk State March 2, 3
Polk State College will host singer-songwriter Autumn June for three free concerts in March. Self-taught and inspired by artists such as Sheryl Crow and Susan Tedeschi, June got her start in music singing in her…
Pair of Polk State Concerts to Feature Shawn Edmonds Quintet
The Shawn Edmonds Quintet will return to Polk State College for two free concerts. The Shawn Edmonds Quintet previously performed at Polk State in February 2015. This week, the ensemble returns as part of the…
Dundu Dole, Tampa Spiritual Ensemble to Perform During Polk State’s Black History Month Celebration
Bringing the music to Polk State College’s Black History Month celebration are Dundu Dole Urban African Ballet and the Tampa Spiritual Ensemble, both of which will give free performances later this month. Dundu Dole, meaning…
Multitalented Mandolinist Sierra Hull to Perform Two Free Concerts at Polk State in February
Singer, songwriter and mandolinist Sierra Hull, whose fans include Béla Fleck and Alison Krauss, will perform two free concerts at Polk State College in February. Hull performed at the Grand Ole Opry when she was…
Black History Month Exhibits to Feature Collection of African Masks, Cloths
Growing up in Ghana, John Fynn took for granted the tribal carvings indigenous to his homeland. They were everywhere. In schools and markets, homes and the airport. Fynn saw these works of art, but for…
Polk State Jazz Jam: Musicians Invited to Collaborate with Local Favorites
Local talents Victoria de Lissovoy and Charlie “Topp” Hines will host a free jazz jam session for musicians from 5 to 8 p.m. on Jan. 21 at the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center. A…
“A Fine Romance” on Display at Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center; Artist to Perform Jan. 16
Now on display at the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center is “A Fine Romance,” featuring the works of Erika Lawlor Schmidt, who will also give a special performance later in the month. A native…