Polk State Jazz Society Performs at State Capitol
Members of Polk State College’s Jazz Society took their talents to Tallahassee last week, performing during Polk County Day at the Capitol. The Jazz Society, an ensemble of musicians selected from the College’s jazz…
Black History Month Exhibits to Feature Collection of African Masks, Cloths
Growing up in Ghana, John Fynn took for granted the tribal carvings indigenous to his homeland. They were everywhere. In schools and markets, homes and the airport. Fynn saw these works of art, but for…
Polk State’s “One Billion Rising” Aims to Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence and Women’s Rights; Begins Feb. 1
Polk State will host “One Billion Rising,” an exhibition to raise awareness about domestic violence and women’s rights, Feb. 1-24 at its Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery, 999 Ave. H N.E. The exhibit is free…
Polk State’s Woolery Recognized for “6 Trumps” Workshop
Polk State Educator Preparation Institute Director Beverly Woolery is garnering kudos from her colleagues around the country for her efforts to help teachers create more engaging and effective lessons. Woolery was recently featured on bowperson.com,…
First Responders Participate in Leadership Training at Polk State Center for Public Safety
Just a week after its grand opening celebration, the Polk State Center for Public Safety hosted three dozen Polk County Fire Rescue employees for the opening session of a new leadership training program specifically…
MLK Celebration
Polk State held its 12th annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 13, 2016, at the Student Center in Winter Haven. Four-time NBA All-Star Otis Birdsong, who attended Winter Haven High School,…
Polk State MLK Speaker and NBA All-Star Otis Birdsong: “There Is Always Hope”
During his keynote address at Polk State’s 12th annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Wednesday, Winter Haven native and former four-time NBA All-Star Otis Birdsong told his audience that more work…
Polk State Enrolling for Free Manufactured Construction Training Program; Classes Start Jan. 19
A free program at Polk State College that allows participants to earn nationally recognized certifications in manufactured construction is now enrolling participants. Classes begin Jan. 19. “There are employers right here in our area who…
Polk State Presents “I am the Greatest: Beethoven and the Muhammad Ali Syndrome” on Jan. 21, 23
Polk State College’s Voices of the People concert series continues its 2015-16 season with “I am the Greatest: Beethoven and the Muhammad Ali Syndrome,” a two-pronged event designed to examine the similarities between two of…
Polk State Jazz Jam: Musicians Invited to Collaborate with Local Favorites
Local talents Victoria de Lissovoy and Charlie “Topp” Hines will host a free jazz jam session for musicians from 5 to 8 p.m. on Jan. 21 at the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center. A…
