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…
Gallery Reception: Omar Martinez
The Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery hosted a reception Oct. 27 for world-renowned artist Omar Martinez’s first solo American exhibit. Born in Santiago de Chile, Martinez has made his name with his paintings of horses.…
Polk State, Club Hispano de Lakeland Partner for First Solo U.S. Exhibit by Chilean Painter
Polk State College will host world-renowned artist Omar Martinez’s first solo American exhibit, from Oct. 26-29. In hosting Martinez, Polk State College is offering Polk County an extended opportunity to enjoy Martinez’s work. Martinez was…
Polk State Music Presents “Broadway in Concert” and “Fall Spooktacular” in October
Polk State Music will begin its 2015-16 season with “Broadway in Concert” at 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 18 at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre, 999 Ave. H N.E. “This is absolutely the…
Polk State Theatre Presents “A Raisin in the Sun” Beginning Oct. 1
Polk State Theatre will begin its 2015-16 season on Oct. 1 with the enduring, and emotionally riveting, “A Raisin in the Sun.” “I have not done a show here yet that presented the potential for…
Polk State Hosting Critically Acclaimed Red Baraat for Inaugural Arts Day
Red Baraat, an eight-piece band that NPR has described as, “the best party in years,” will soon bring its world-renowned talents to Polk State College. “This is the biggest group we’ve ever had come to…
Polk State Now Accepting Entries for Fall Student Art Competition; Deadline Sept. 30
Polk State is currently accepting entries for its upcoming student art exhibition. The deadline for submission is Sept. 30. Entry forms may be found at the Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery or the Polk State…
Polk State Music Instructor to Perform for Pope Francis
Later this month, Pope Francis will make his first visit to the United States, and on hand to entertain him during the New York leg of his trip will be Polk State Music instructor Ben…
Polk State Winter Haven Exhibit to Feature Work of Tampa Painter Bruce Ferguson
The work of Tampa-based artist Bruce Ferguson will be on display at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery from Aug. 31 to Sept. 24. Finding inspiration in the natural beauty of the Tampa…
“This Is Real,” Featuring Artwork Polk State Students Created While Studying in the Bahamas, To Be Displayed Aug. 31-Sept. 24
An upcoming exhibit at Polk State Lakeland will feature artwork Polk State students created while studying in the Bahamas earlier this summer. “This painting exhibition provides a beautiful snapshot of our travels. Each painting exhibits…