College’s First Artist-In-Residence ‘Grows Next Big Oaks of Art’
Polk State College’s first artist-in-residence wrapped up his stay in Lake Wales on Friday, using the last moments before his departure to remind locals that they are surrounded by immense beauty. Saddi Khali, a photographer,…
College’s Annual Quilting Exhibit Begins Oct. 7
Polk State College will once again host an exhibit by the Winter Haven Quilters, a community favorite for 19 years. This year’s exhibit will be available to view from Oct. 7-24, Monday through Thursday, from…
With Push From Polk State, Alumnus Has Built His Life on Music
On any given day, you might find Jordan Burks leading his Auburndale Central Elementary students in a discussion on the future of music. Or tutoring the most musically inclined of those students after school. Or…
Polk State Theatre Kicks Off Love-Filled Season with “Pride & Prejudice”
Polk State Theatre will kick off its love-themed season with the Jane Austen classic Pride & Prejudice. The show will run Oct. 2-5 and 9-12 at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre, 999…
Now Representing Polk State Music: The Fource of Attraction
Beautiful music is made every day within the classrooms of Polk State Music — just stroll down the hall of the Winter Haven Fine Arts building some time, and you’ll hear it for yourself. But…
This Season, Polk State Theatre’s Posters are True Works of Art
If you’ve noticed the posters and fliers around campus previewing Polk State Theatre’s upcoming season, then you’ve also noticed there’s a lot more to them than just dates and times. To promote its 2013-14 season,…
Polk State Announces First Artist in Residence, Photographer and Poet Saddi Khali
The Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center will host its first artist in residence — photographer, writer and performance artist Saddi Khali — through Oct. 5. During his three-week stay in Lake Wales, Khali…
For Polk Student, Vase Is a Lesson In Perseverance, Adaptation
To anyone else, the vase student Laura Hawkins recently presented to a Polk State administrator is precisely, and only, that — a vase. To Hawkins, Art Professor Gary Baker and Dean of Academic Affairs Martha Santiago,…
Want to Spice Up Your Fall? Sign Up for an Elective at Polk State
Registration for the fall semester is still underway at Polk State College, which means you still have time to sign up for classes that will teach you a new skill or hobby — or just…
Polk State Theater Seeks Performers: No Experience? No Problem
This fall, Polk State Theater will stage a classic British romantic comedy, a favorite off-Broadway musical, and a Shakespearian tragedy. But first it needs performers — no experience necessary, just a willingness to work hard. And…