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…
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,…
Polk State Hosting Award-Winning Choreographer for Two Thought-Provoking Evenings
Polk State College will host award-winning choreographer Camille A. Brown for a two-night engagement in February. “Camille is a prolific, highly regarded choreographer, who uses her talents to spark conversations on complex social issues,” said…
Kreative Pandemonium Performs for More Than 70 Children at Polk State JD Alexander Center
More than 70 schoolchildren traveled to the Polk State JD Alexander Center for Kreative Pandemonium’s Wednesday performance — but calling it a field trip wouldn’t do the experience justice. “It gives me chills to think…
Jazz Artist Laura Ellis to Perform, Host Workshop at Polk State
It’s possible to do what you love for a living — and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. That will be the message of Wednesday’s “So you want to be a singer … and pay…
Polk State Hosting Pandemonium for Four Free Performances
Polk State Lake Wales will host Kreative Pandemonium for several free performances. The first event, a lunchtime concert, will take place on Feb. 11 at 12:30 p.m. at the Polk State JD Alexander Center, 152…
Polk’s Black History Month Events Begin Feb. 2, Will Include Performances, Exhibits, Community Forum Moderated by EBONY Editor
Polk State College’s Black History Month events begin Feb. 2, and will include art exhibits, performances, and two events featuring EBONY magazine editor-in-chief Mitzi Miller. Scheduled events include: Feb. 2-23 Black History Month exhibits Polk…
Hip-Hop Group The Real Clash Performing at Polk State Lake Wales on Jan. 14
Polk State Lake Wales will host a lunchtime concert by The Real Clash, a St. Petersburg-based hip-hop group, at 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 14 at the Polk State JD Alexander Center, 152 E. Central Ave.…
Polk State Lake Wales Hosting Free Performance by Classical Guitarist Robert Phillips
The Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center will host internationally acclaimed classical guitarist Robert Phillips at 7 p.m. on Jan. 15. The performance is free and open to the public. Lakeland-based Phillips made his debut…