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 Open House Events are Oct. 14 and 22
Polk State College will host two Open House events for prospective students. The first event will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Polk State Winter Haven, room WST 126, 999…
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…
Latin Guitarist Marc E to Perform at Polk State Oct. 7 and 8
As part of Polk State College’s Hispanic Heritage Month, Polk State Lake Wales will present three free concerts by Latin guitarist Marc E. Marc E has been making music for more than 25 years. He…
Polk State, ExpressJet Celebrate New Partnership That Will Provide Mentorship, Employment Opportunities to Students
Polk State College and ExpressJet, one of the world’s largest regional airlines, celebrated their newly formed partnership during a ceremony Tuesday at the Polk State Airside Center in South Lakeland. Among those attending the…
Since Earning Bachelor’s Degree from Polk State, Polk County Sheriff’s Sgt. Tracy Smith an Advocate for Education
Tracy Smith had worked for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office for nearly two decades, doing the things he loves most: solving crimes and helping people. But he realized that if he was ever going to…
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 Now Accepting Images for Annual Capturing Cultures Photo Contest; Deadline Oct. 15
Polk State College is now accepting entries for its second-annual Capturing Cultures Photography Contest. The College initiated the contest in 2014 to both celebrate the work of local photographers and showcase unfamiliar perspectives and experiences.…
In Serbia, Polk State Basketball Player a Role Model On and Off the Court
As a kid, Djuro Pantos learned to play basketball on an outdoor court in his native Belgrade, Serbia. This summer, the Polk State student-athlete returned to his homeland to give back to the community. The…
