CELEBRATING 45 SEASONS OF COMMUNITY, CREATIVITY, AND ENTERTAINMENT For 45 seasons, Haines City Theatre has been a cornerstone of arts and culture in Haines City, bringing live theatre to local audiences through the dedication of volunteers and a…
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“VET VOICES”: Highlights Presentation #2 • SAT JAN 19, 2019 at 2PM • FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! TheatreWorks Florida and the veterans of “Vet Voices” proudly invite you to a FREE public presentation of inspirational theatrical…
Johnny Bernard Neal, Jr. Mr. Neal served as band director at Jewett High School from 1953 to 1968 and continued his work as a music educator and band director following the integration of Polk County Public Schools, later…
Few individuals have given as much time, energy, and heart to arts education in Polk County as Patricia Lamb, and fewer still have done so with such lasting impact. Patricia was born in Alabama, but she has called…
Lois Cowles Harrison was a prominent philanthropist, civic leader, and passionate advocate for education and the arts in Florida. Throughout her life, she devoted herself to strengthening cultural institutions, championing arts education, and creating opportunities that enriched communities…
Tom Freeman of Lake Wales was a painter, educator, and community leader whose life’s work helped define and preserve the cultural identity of Polk County. After relocating to Lake Wales in 1958, he quickly became an integral part…