
Capturing Cultures Photography Exhibit Concludes Dec. 10

The Capturing Cultures photography exhibits at the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center concludes Dec. 10. The College initiated the Capturing Cultures Photography Contest in 2014 to both celebrate the work of local photographers and…

Irish Folk Dance and Music Coming to Polk State College

Polk State College will host an evening of Irish folk dance and music at 7 p.m. on Nov. 19 at the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center, 1099 State Road 60 East. The concert…

Florida Artists Hall of Fame Inductee Brings Lessons to Life for Polk State Environmental Science Students

On a recent weekday afternoon at the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center, revered Florida folk musician Frank Thomas sang about a simpler time in the state’s history, before Disney World, interstates and strip malls.…

Polk State’s Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Society to Perform Nov. 6

Polk State Music’s Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Society will perform at the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 6. “Polk State’s third-annual Jewel of the Ridge Jazz is only a…

Jazz Jam

The Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center hosted a free jazz jam session for local musicians Oct. 29 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Local talents Victoria de Lissovoy and Charlie “Topp” Hines led the…

Polk State Hosting Larry Coryell Trio for Nov. 12 Concert

Polk State College will host the Larry Coryell Trio for a free concert at 7 p.m. on Nov. 12 at the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center, 1099 State Road 60 East. Master guitarist Larry…

R&B Group TRU L3GACY to Perform at Polk State Nov. 4 and 5

Polk State College will host Orlando-based R&B group TRU L3GACY for three free concerts in November. KG, J. None, Antquan Smith, Raph B., and Mike Sonata have been performing together since 2011. According to…

Kristin Andreassen Quartet Performing at Polk State on Oct. 22, 23

Polk State College will host the Kristin Andreassen Quartet for two concerts in October. A skilled guitarist and fiddler, Andreassen is also well-known for her lyrical prowess, having been described by The New Yorker as…

Latin Guitarist Marc E to Perform at Polk State Oct. 7 and 8

As part of Polk State College’s Hispanic Heritage Month, Polk State Lake Wales will present three free concerts by Latin guitarist Marc E. Marc E has been making music for more than 25 years. He…

Polk State Hosting The Fabulous DANNIBOY for Performance on Sept. 25

The Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center will host The Fabulous DANNIBOY for a free concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 25. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Babyface, Maxwell, The Jackson 5…