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Polk State College Announces 2017 Spring Arts Schedule
Winter Haven, January 23, 2017- Polk State College is excited to present the 2017 Spring Arts Schedule, a collaborative effort of the College’s Fine Arts Department, Office of Equity and Diversity, Student Activities and Leadership Organization (SALO), and the Lake Wales Art Center.
The spring collection offers an extensive array of entertainment with visual, music, theater, and digital-arts offerings. The world-class artists featured during the program are some of the most highly respected individuals from within their fields of artistic expression. Performances will span throughout the spring season (February to May 2017).
The College takes great pride in offering these opportunities for students and the Polk County community. The Arts provide a unique and personalized window through which to experience the world. Polk State College regularly provides classes and workshops, and also invites visiting faculty members to campus, to showcase varying aspects of art and culture.
Ticket information is provided at polk.edu/boxoffice or by calling 863.298.6883. Performance fees vary from no-cost to minimal cost, and can be viewed at various venues throughout Polk County, including the Polk State Winter Haven Campus, the Polk State Lake Wales Art Center, the Polk State Lakeland Campus, and the Polk State JD Alexander Center.
The Arts programs at Polk State College include music, theatre, and visual arts. In addition to academic studies, each area of The Arts offers students numerous performance and exhibition opportunities throughout Polk County. To learn more about upcoming shows and exhibitions, individuals may visit https://www.polk.edu/the-arts/
2017 ARTS SCHEDULE: MARCH
March 1, Wednesday, 12:30-1:45 p.m.: Downtown Concert Series; “Red Roots;” Blend of pop and grass with a mix of sass; Polk State JD Alexander Center, Lake Wales. Free.
March 2, Thursday, 12:30-1:45 p.m.: Campus Concert Series; “Red Roots;” Blend of pop and grass with a mix of sass; Polk State Lakeland Student Center. Free.
March 2, Thursday, 5-7 p.m.: Exhibit Reception; “African-American History;” Polk State Lakeland Gallery. Free.
March 3, Friday, 7-8:30 p.m.: Concert; “Red Roots;” Blend of pop and grass with a mix of sass;” Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center. Free.
March 3, Friday, 1- 4:30 p.m.: Back on Campus; “The Joy of Lifelong Learning 2017 Lecture Series;” Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Lobby. Free.
March 4, Saturday, 7-8:30 p.m.: Performance; “The Resurrection of Alice;” One woman show by author/actor Perri Gaffney; Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center. Free.
March 4, Saturday, 7:30 p.m.: Special Performance Series; “Jersey Tenors;” Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $20.
March 5, Sunday, 2 p.m.: Over 55 Show Band Concert; “Spring Is Here;” Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $10.
March 6-April 30, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday: Gallery Exhibit; “La Florida;” Artists Blair Updike and Kerry Vosler; Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center. Free.
March 9, Thursday, 5-7 p.m.: Exhibit Reception; “La Florida;” Artists Blair Updike and Kerry Vosler; Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center. Free.
March 10, Friday, 1-4:30 p.m.: Back on Campus; “The Joy of Lifelong Learning 2017 Lecture Series;” Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Lobby. Free.
March 10, 7:30 p.m.: Special Performance Series, “String Fever;” Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $20.
March 15, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dinner Theatre: “Empty Bowls;” The Fabulous Danniboy; Benefit for My Brother’s Keeper; Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Lobby/Theatre. Tickets are $20.
March 16, Thursday, 5-7 p.m.: Exhibit Reception; “Faculty Art Show;” Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery. Free.
March 16, Thursday, 7 p.m.: Polk State Chamber Music Concert; Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $7.
March 18, Saturday, 7:30 p.m.: Special Performance Series, “Swing to Rock;” Dave Bennett’s Roots of Pop; Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $20.
March 29, Wednesday, 12:30-1:45 p.m.: Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival; Downtown Concert Series; “The New Orleans Nighthawks;” Polk State JD Alexander Center, Lake Wales. Free.
March 30, Thursday, 12:30-1:45 p.m.: Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival; Downtown Concert Series; “Jazmin Ghent;” Polk State JD Alexander Center, Lake Wales. Free.
March 31, Friday, 12:30-1:45 p.m.: Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival; Downtown Concert Series; “Elias Tona and The Latin Jazz Trio;” Polk State JD Alexander Center. Free.
March 31, Friday, 6 p.m.: Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival; “Polk State Jazz Society;” Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center. Free.
March 31, Friday, 7:30 p.m.: Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival; “Andrew Allen Trio and Friends;” Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center. Free.
2017 ARTS SCHEDULE: APRIL
April 1, Saturday, 11 a.m.: Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival; “Outdoor Jazz Concert;” Shores of Lake Wailes, Lake Wales. Free.
April 1, Saturday, 1 p.m.: Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival; “Polk State Jazz Ensemble;” Shores of Lake Wailes, Lake Wales. Free.
April 1, Saturday, 3:30 p.m.: Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival; “Victoria de Lissovoy Quintet featuring Charlie Topp Hines;” Shores of Lake Wailes, Lake Wales. Free.
April 1, Saturday, 4:45 p.m.: Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival; “Elias Tona and The Latin Jazz Trio;” Shores of Lake Wailes, Lake Wales. Free.
April 1, Saturday, 6 p.m.: Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival; “Andrew Allen Trio and Friends;” Shores of Lake Wailes, Lake Wales. Free.
April 2, Sunday, 11 a.m.: Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival; “Outdoor Jazz Concert;” Shores of Lake Wailes, Lake Wales. Free.
April 2, Sunday, noon: Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival; “Sounds of Gospel;” Shores of Lake Wailes, Lake Wales. Free.
April 2, Sunday, 1:15 p.m.: Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival; “Jazmin Ghent;” Shores of Lake Wailes, Lake Wales. Free.
April 2, Sunday, 2:30 p.m.: Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival; “The New Orleans Nighthawks;” Shores of Lake Wailes, Lake Wales. Free.
April 2, Sunday, 4 p.m.: Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival; “Shalyah Fearing;” Shores of Lake Wailes, Lake Wales. Free.
April 6-9; 13-16, Thursday-Sunday, 7:30 p.m.; 2:30 p.m. Sunday matinee: Polk State Theatre Production; “Oklahoma;” Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $10 for general public; free for Polk State students and employees, and high school students.
April 7-May 12, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday: Gallery Exhibit; “The Divine Command,” Clarence Tibado, Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center. Free.
April 10-28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Thursday: Gallery Exhibit; “Printmaking Invitational,” Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery. Free.
April 10-28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Thursday: Gallery Exhibit; “Student Art Show, Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery. Free.
April 20, Thursday, 5 p.m.: Exhibit Reception: “Printmaking Invitational;” Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery. Free.
April 20, Thursday, 7:30 p.m.: Performance: “An Evening with Ben Pila”; Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $5; free for Polk State students and employees, and high school students.
April 23, Sunday, 2 p.m.: Over 55 Show Band Concert; “Heat it Up;” Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $10.
April 23, Sunday, 3 p.m.: Voices of the People Chamber Music Series, “Arrival;” Kyle Lombard and Jannina Norpoth, violins; John Madison and Jason Amos, violas; and Christine Lamprea and Derek Menchan, celli; St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lakeland.
April 25, Tuesday, 7 p.m.: Polk State Music Department; “Pops Concert;” Burgundy and Sorority of Sound vocal ensembles; Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $7; free for Polk State students and employees and high school students.
April 26, Wednesday, 5 p.m.: Exhibit Reception; Student Art Show; Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery. Free.
April 27, Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m.: Polk State Symphonic Band Concert, Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $7; free for Polk State students and employees and high school students.
April 27, Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m.: Warner University Concert, Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center. Free.
April 28, Friday, 7-8:30 p.m.: Warner University Concert, Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center. Free.
April 30, Sunday, 2:30-4 p.m.; Concert; “Honoring Polk State President Dr. Eileen Holden; Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $7; free for Polk State students, faculty and staff, and Polk County high school students.
2017 ARTS SCHEDULE: MAY
May 1-10, Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Portfolio Exhibition; “Graduating Art Students;” Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery. Free.
May 2, Tuesday, 5-7 p.m.: Portfolio Exhibition Reception; “Graduating Art Students;” Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery. Free.
Winter Haven, January 23, 2017- Polk State College is excited to present the 2017 Spring Arts Schedule, a collaborative effort of the College’s Fine Arts Department, Office of Equity and Diversity, Student Activities and Leadership Organization (SALO), and the Lake Wales Art Center.
The spring collection offers an extensive array of entertainment with visual, music, theater, and digital-arts offerings. The world-class artists featured during the program are some of the most highly respected individuals from within their fields of artistic expression. Performances will span throughout the spring season (February to May 2017).
The College takes great pride in offering these opportunities for students and the Polk County community. The Arts provide a unique and personalized window through which to experience the world. Polk State College regularly provides classes and workshops, and also invites visiting faculty members to campus, to showcase varying aspects of art and culture.
Ticket information is provided at polk.edu/boxoffice or by calling 863.298.6883. Performance fees vary from no-cost to minimal cost, and can be viewed at various venues throughout Polk County, including the Polk State Winter Haven Campus, the Polk State Lake Wales Art Center, the Polk State Lakeland Campus, and the Polk State JD Alexander Center.
The Arts programs at Polk State College include music, theatre, and visual arts. In addition to academic studies, each area of The Arts offers students numerous performance and exhibition opportunities throughout Polk County. To learn more about upcoming shows and exhibitions, individuals may visit https://www.polk.edu/the-arts/
2017 ARTS SCHEDULE: MARCH
March 1, Wednesday, 12:30-1:45 p.m.: Downtown Concert Series; “Red Roots;” Blend of pop and grass with a mix of sass; Polk State JD Alexander Center, Lake Wales. Free.
March 2, Thursday, 12:30-1:45 p.m.: Campus Concert Series; “Red Roots;” Blend of pop and grass with a mix of sass; Polk State Lakeland Student Center. Free.
March 2, Thursday, 5-7 p.m.: Exhibit Reception; “African-American History;” Polk State Lakeland Gallery. Free.
March 3, Friday, 7-8:30 p.m.: Concert; “Red Roots;” Blend of pop and grass with a mix of sass;” Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center. Free.
March 3, Friday, 1- 4:30 p.m.: Back on Campus; “The Joy of Lifelong Learning 2017 Lecture Series;” Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Lobby. Free.
March 4, Saturday, 7-8:30 p.m.: Performance; “The Resurrection of Alice;” One woman show by author/actor Perri Gaffney; Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center. Free.
March 4, Saturday, 7:30 p.m.: Special Performance Series; “Jersey Tenors;” Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $20.
March 5, Sunday, 2 p.m.: Over 55 Show Band Concert; “Spring Is Here;” Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $10.
March 6-April 30, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday: Gallery Exhibit; “La Florida;” Artists Blair Updike and Kerry Vosler; Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center. Free.
March 9, Thursday, 5-7 p.m.: Exhibit Reception; “La Florida;” Artists Blair Updike and Kerry Vosler; Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center. Free.
March 10, Friday, 1-4:30 p.m.: Back on Campus; “The Joy of Lifelong Learning 2017 Lecture Series;” Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Lobby. Free.
March 10, 7:30 p.m.: Special Performance Series, “String Fever;” Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $20.
March 15, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dinner Theatre: “Empty Bowls;” The Fabulous Danniboy; Benefit for My Brother’s Keeper; Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Lobby/Theatre. Tickets are $20.
March 16, Thursday, 5-7 p.m.: Exhibit Reception; “Faculty Art Show;” Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery. Free.
March 16, Thursday, 7 p.m.: Polk State Chamber Music Concert; Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $7.
March 18, Saturday, 7:30 p.m.: Special Performance Series, “Swing to Rock;” Dave Bennett’s Roots of Pop; Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $20.
March 29, Wednesday, 12:30-1:45 p.m.: Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival; Downtown Concert Series; “The New Orleans Nighthawks;” Polk State JD Alexander Center, Lake Wales. Free.
March 30, Thursday, 12:30-1:45 p.m.: Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival; Downtown Concert Series; “Jazmin Ghent;” Polk State JD Alexander Center, Lake Wales. Free.
March 31, Friday, 12:30-1:45 p.m.: Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival; Downtown Concert Series; “Elias Tona and The Latin Jazz Trio;” Polk State JD Alexander Center. Free.
March 31, Friday, 6 p.m.: Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival; “Polk State Jazz Society;” Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center. Free.
March 31, Friday, 7:30 p.m.: Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival; “Andrew Allen Trio and Friends;” Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center. Free.
2017 ARTS SCHEDULE: APRIL
April 1, Saturday, 11 a.m.: Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival; “Outdoor Jazz Concert;” Shores of Lake Wailes, Lake Wales. Free.
April 1, Saturday, 1 p.m.: Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival; “Polk State Jazz Ensemble;” Shores of Lake Wailes, Lake Wales. Free.
April 1, Saturday, 3:30 p.m.: Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival; “Victoria de Lissovoy Quintet featuring Charlie Topp Hines;” Shores of Lake Wailes, Lake Wales. Free.
April 1, Saturday, 4:45 p.m.: Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival; “Elias Tona and The Latin Jazz Trio;” Shores of Lake Wailes, Lake Wales. Free.
April 1, Saturday, 6 p.m.: Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival; “Andrew Allen Trio and Friends;” Shores of Lake Wailes, Lake Wales. Free.
April 2, Sunday, 11 a.m.: Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival; “Outdoor Jazz Concert;” Shores of Lake Wailes, Lake Wales. Free.
April 2, Sunday, noon: Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival; “Sounds of Gospel;” Shores of Lake Wailes, Lake Wales. Free.
April 2, Sunday, 1:15 p.m.: Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival; “Jazmin Ghent;” Shores of Lake Wailes, Lake Wales. Free.
April 2, Sunday, 2:30 p.m.: Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival; “The New Orleans Nighthawks;” Shores of Lake Wailes, Lake Wales. Free.
April 2, Sunday, 4 p.m.: Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival; “Shalyah Fearing;” Shores of Lake Wailes, Lake Wales. Free.
April 6-9; 13-16, Thursday-Sunday, 7:30 p.m.; 2:30 p.m. Sunday matinee: Polk State Theatre Production; “Oklahoma;” Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $10 for general public; free for Polk State students and employees, and high school students.
April 7-May 12, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday: Gallery Exhibit; “The Divine Command,” Clarence Tibado, Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center. Free.
April 10-28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Thursday: Gallery Exhibit; “Printmaking Invitational,” Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery. Free.
April 10-28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Thursday: Gallery Exhibit; “Student Art Show, Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery. Free.
April 20, Thursday, 5 p.m.: Exhibit Reception: “Printmaking Invitational;” Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery. Free.
April 20, Thursday, 7:30 p.m.: Performance: “An Evening with Ben Pila”; Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $5; free for Polk State students and employees, and high school students.
April 23, Sunday, 2 p.m.: Over 55 Show Band Concert; “Heat it Up;” Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $10.
April 23, Sunday, 3 p.m.: Voices of the People Chamber Music Series, “Arrival;” Kyle Lombard and Jannina Norpoth, violins; John Madison and Jason Amos, violas; and Christine Lamprea and Derek Menchan, celli; St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lakeland.
April 25, Tuesday, 7 p.m.: Polk State Music Department; “Pops Concert;” Burgundy and Sorority of Sound vocal ensembles; Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $7; free for Polk State students and employees and high school students.
April 26, Wednesday, 5 p.m.: Exhibit Reception; Student Art Show; Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery. Free.
April 27, Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m.: Polk State Symphonic Band Concert, Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $7; free for Polk State students and employees and high school students.
April 27, Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m.: Warner University Concert, Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center. Free.
April 28, Friday, 7-8:30 p.m.: Warner University Concert, Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center. Free.
April 30, Sunday, 2:30-4 p.m.; Concert; “Honoring Polk State President Dr. Eileen Holden; Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $7; free for Polk State students, faculty and staff, and Polk County high school students.
2017 ARTS SCHEDULE: MAY
May 1-10, Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Portfolio Exhibition; “Graduating Art Students;” Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery. Free.
May 2, Tuesday, 5-7 p.m.: Portfolio Exhibition Reception; “Graduating Art Students;” Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery. Free.
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