
Polk State Theatre Receives Superior Adjudication, Risk Award for “Moonchildren”

Polk State Theatre has received more honors from the Florida College System Activities Association. The department received a superior adjudication for its February production of “Moonchildren,” a 1972 Broadway hit about eight college students living…

Gary Baker Memorial Art Exhibition Begins March 16, Work of Beloved Professor Available for Purchase to Benefit Student Scholarships

The work of one of Polk State College’s longest serving — and most beloved — professors will be on display through late April. Gary Baker taught art at the College for 37 years before retiring…

Polk State Accepting Entries for Spring Student Art Competition; Deadline is March 25

Polk State is currently accepting entries for its upcoming student art exhibition. The deadline for submission is March 25. Entry forms may be found at the Polk State Lakeland LTB 1108 Art Gallery, open Monday-Thursday…

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…

Polk State Music to Present Spring Concerts March 7, 8

Polk State Music will present two very “springy” concerts this weekend. “This is the weekend we spring forward,” said Polk State Music Coordinator John Anderson, referring to the start of daylight saving time on Sunday.…

“Moonchildren” Takes Polk State Stage Feb. 5-8, 12-15

Next up in Polk State Theatre’s comedy-themed 2014-15 season is “Moonchildren,” a 1972 Broadway hit about eight college students living together during the mid-1960s. As college students are wont to do, the characters engage in…

He’s Never in the Spotlight, James Sharp Has Played Important Role at Fine Arts Theatre for 27 Years

In the world of theatre, it’s the actors and directors who get their names illuminated on the marquee, who get to bask in the spotlight at the end of each show. Always in the shadows…

Polk State Music to Present “Sounds of the Season” on Dec. 6 and 7

Holiday music lovers will want to make their way to Polk State College this weekend. Polk State Music will present “Sounds of the Season” on Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 7 at 2:30…

Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School Student to March in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

This Thanksgiving won’t be a blur of turkey sandwiches and football games for Andrew Sallee. Instead, he’ll remember it forever as the year he got to march in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. He is…

Polk’s International Education Events Culminate with “Voices Around the World” Concert on Nov. 21

As a fitting conclusion to International Education Week, Polk State Music will present “Voices Around the World” at 7 p.m. on Nov. 21 at the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center, 1099 State Road 60…