Polk State’s Fall Arts Schedule Includes “Something for Everyone”

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Polk State College has a busy slate of arts and cultural events planned throughout the semester, including exhibits, concerts, theatrical performances, and even a jam session for local musicians.

“We have an incredible variety of events lined up for the fall semester — truly something for everyone,” said Lucille Hadley, interim director of arts and cultural affairs. “Not only that, but the sheer volume of events that Polk State is presenting this semester is remarkable. On any given day, we’re exposing our students, employees and visitors to exciting, unique programming. This fall, the place to be for the arts is Polk State College.”

Polk State’s Fall 2016 arts schedule includes the following events. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted:

Gallery Exhibit
Franz Horns Collection
Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center
Through Aug. 31
Monday-Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Exhibit Reception
Franz Horns Collection
Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center
Aug. 18
5-7 p.m.

Gallery Exhibit
“In Movement” by Alexis Martinez
Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery
Aug. 22-Sept. 23
Monday-Thursday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Gallery Exhibit
“Remembrances and Dreams” by Hermie Ibarra
Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery
Aug. 22-Sept. 23
Monday-Thursday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Exhibit Reception
“Remembrances and Dreams” by Hermie Ibarra
Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery
Aug. 25
5-7 p.m.

Exhibit Reception
“In Movement” by Alexis Martinez
Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery
Sept. 1
5-7 p.m.

Gallery Exhibit
“From Form to Color” by Vivian Garriga
Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center
Sept. 5-23
Monday-Thursday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Downtown Concert Series
R&B Vocal Group TRU L3GACY
Polk State JD Alexander Center
Sept. 7
12:30-1:45 p.m.

Campus Concert Series
R&B Vocal Group TRU 3GACY
Polk State Lakeland Student Center
Sept. 8
12:30-1:45 p.m.

Exhibit Reception
“From Form to Color” by Vivian Garriga
Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center
Sept. 8
5-7 p.m.

Concert
Pianist Dr. Jonathan Reed
Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center
Sept. 9
7-8:30 p.m.

Chamber Music Series
“Eloquence”
Presented by Voices of the People, featuring Carl Cranmer, piano, Kyle Lombard, violin, and Derek Menchan, cello.
Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center
Sept. 17
7-8:30 p.m.

Concert
“Soiree de Jazz”
Featuring Charlie “Topp” Hines, Victoria de Lissovoy and Kelly Nelson.
Presented by Lake Wales Arts Council.
For ticket information, please call 863.676.8426.
Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center
Sept. 23
7-9 p.m.

Over 55 Show Band Series
“Simply Super Songs of September”
$10 general public; free admission to law enforcement officers with ID.
Polk State Winter Haven Student Center
Sept. 25
2-4 p.m.

Gallery Exhibit
Student Art Exhibition
Polk State Winter Fine Arts Gallery
Oct. 3-28
Monday-Thursday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Gallery Exhibit
“Boy Scouts & Indians” by Rod Fincannon
Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery
Oct. 3-28
Monday-Thursday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Gallery Exhibit
“Shining Silk: Arts of Japan”
Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center
Oct. 3-Nov. 18
Monday-Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Downtown Concert Series
Elias Tona
Salsa and Latin jazz
Polk State JD Alexander Center
Oct. 5
12:30-1:45 p.m.

Arts Day at Polk State College
Campus Concert Series
Elias Tona
Salsa and Latin jazz
Polk State Lakeland Student Center
Oct. 6
12:30-1:45 p.m.

Arts Day at Polk State College
Exhibit Reception and Awards Ceremony
Student Art Exhibition
Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery
Oct. 6
5-7 p.m.

Arts Day at Polk State College
Polk State Music Concert
Student Music Performance
Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Lobby
Oct. 6
5-6 p.m.

Polk State Theatre Production
“Waiting for Godot”
$10 for general public; free for Polk State students and employees, and all high school students.
Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre
Oct. 6-9
7:30 p.m.; 2:30 p.m. Sunday matinee.

Concert
Elias Tona
Salsa and Latin jazz
Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center
Oct. 7
7-8:30 p.m.

Exhibit Reception
“Shining Silk: Arts of Japan”
Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center
Oct. 13
5-7 p.m.

Concert
Tampa Taiko
Traditional Japanese drum performance
Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center
Oct. 13
7-8:30 p.m.

FallFest
Polk State Winter Haven
Oct. 15
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Polk State Choir and Ensembles
“Fall Festival of Singing”
$7 general public; free for Polk State students and employees, and all high school students.
Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre
Oct. 16
2:30-4 p.m.

Exhibit Reception
“Boy Scouts & Indians” by Rod Fincannon
Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery
Oct. 20
5-7 p.m.

Jazz Jam Session
Featuring Victoria de Lissovoy and Charlie “Topp” Hines
Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center
Oct. 21
5-8 p.m.

Chamber Music Series
“Pieces En Concert: A Synesthetic Experience”
Presented by Voices of the People
Featuring Painter David McGee and Derek Menchan, cello.
$5 suggested donation
Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre
Oct. 22
7-8:30 p.m.

Over 55 Show Band Series
“Fun Fall Festival”
$10 general public
Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre
Oct. 23
2-4 p.m.

Polk State Symphonic Band Concert
“Fall Spooktacular”
$7 general public; free for Polk State students and employees, and all high schools students.
Polk state Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre
Oct. 27
7-8:30 p.m.

Downtown Concert Series
Rob Hazen
Funk, soul and indie pop singer/songwriter
Polk State JD Alexander Center
Nov. 2
12:30-1:45 p.m.

Campus Concert Series
Rob Hazen
Funk, soul and indie pop singer/songwriter
Polk State Lakeland Student Center
Nov. 3
12: 30-1:45 p.m.

Concert
The L.E.G. Band
An evening of rhythm and jazz.
$5 general public; free for Polk State students and employees, and all high school students.
Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center
Nov. 4
7-8:30 p.m.

Gallery Exhibit
France/Ireland Study Abroad Exhibit
Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery
Nov. 7-Dec. 9
Monday-Thursday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Gallery Exhibit
Capturing Cultures Photography Exhibit
Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery
Nov. 7-Dec. 9
Monday-Thursday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Exhibit Reception
France/Ireland Study Abroad Exhibit
Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery
Nov. 10
5-7 p.m.

Polk State Theatre Production
“Macbeth”
$10 for general public; free for Polk State students and employees, and all high school students.
Polk Stat Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre
Nov. 10-13, 17-20
7:30 p.m.; 2:30 p.m. Sunday matinee.

Concert
“MusicLive Golden Opera”
Presented by Lake Wales Arts Council
For ticket information, please call 863.676.8426.
Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center
Nov. 12
7-8:30 p.m.

Concert
Karin Amano
Japanese traditional folk dance
Polk State Lakeland Student Center
Nov. 15
12:30-1:45 p.m.

Polk State Music Concert
Polk State Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Society
Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center
Nov. 15
7- 8:30 p.m.

Concert
Karin Amano
Japanese traditional folk dance
Polk State Winter Haven WLR Patio
Nov. 16
12:30-1:45 p.m.

Exhibit Reception ad Awards Ceremony
Capturing Cultures Photography Exhibit
Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery
Nov. 17
5-7 p.m.

Polk State College Winter Concert
“A Christmas Gala Concert of Holiday Favorites”
$7 for general public; free for Polk State students and employees, and all high school students.
Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre
Dec. 3, 7-8:30 p.m.
Dec. 4, 2:30-4 p.m.

Warner University Concert
“A Royal Christmas”
Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center
Dec. 8, 9
7-8:30 p.m.

Over 55 Show Band Series
“Tis the Season”
Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre
$10
Dec. 11
2- 4 p.m.

Addresses for the locations listed above are:

Polk State JD Alexander Center, 152 E. Central Ave., Lake Wales
Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery, 3425 Winter Lake Road
Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center, 1099 State Road 60 East
Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery, 999 Ave. H. N.E.

For more information, visit polk.edu/boxoffice, call 863.298.6883, or email LWAC@polk.edu.