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ter- or olive oil-flavored cooking spray, lightly spray a shallow, round casserole dish or a round baking dish. Place sheets of parchment paper or pieces of foil inside bowl with strips overlapping the edges to make the croustade easier to remove. Lightly spray the parchment or foil. 3. Place pastry in casserole dish or baking dish with pastry edges overlapping theby:sides. Mound vegetable Book Harvey Fierstein To Make Cream Filling: There the are Tofu very few people who can cream-cheese mixture in center of Music and Lyrics by: Cyndi Lauper NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION HAS say1making container ounces) light is the pastry. these(4 types of changes Leaving an opening in the Croustade Will Tempt Winner of six Tony Awards, includwhipped cream cheese A HEALTHY SOLUTION easy. One very important thing to re- center, fold the pastry edges around ing Best Musical, Kinky Boots features 4 ounces soft, silken tofu, Even Non-Vegetarians crimping edges under to member is that if the day comes when thea filling, joyous, Tony-winning score by Cyndi drained form a bowl. It’s that time of year when we you have been unable to sustain your I love to talk about food. To me, Lauper, and a hilarious, uplifting book 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Inbya four-time small bowl, together egg thinkisabout changes common we want denomto food the universal Tonymix winner, Harvey new count it as a failure. 1/2 habit, cup don’t light mayonnaise and water to make an egg wash. Brush inator, because everyone has to eat. Fierstein. make in our lives. For many people, Just1 know some days are better than tablespoon Italian seasoning pastryCharlie with egg Bake inherthe Ithose loveresolutions talking with strangers Price mixture. has reluctantly 1/2 and teaspoon salt include a vowabout to eat others vow to re-establish your croustade 20 to 30 minutes or until the foods they loved as a child, or ited his father's shoe factory, which is 1/2 teaspoon healthy, exercise and/or lose weight. desired habit. black pepper recipes they like to prepare, because on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to Before youare start thinking If you’ve resolved to eat healthier, those stories often someabout of their live up to his father's legacy and save how to make your change and assure starting with breakfast, try this recipe happiest memories and a window into it happens, their culture.you have to figure out for breakfast muffins, and have a My specialyou Roasted Vegetable what changes want to make. Be happy and healthy 2020! Croustade recipewho is aset crowd-pleaser. realistic. People a specific It’s a great appetizer or side dish for goal (I will walk 30 minutes most QUICK AND EASY EGG MUFFINS folks who aren’t vegetarians, a lovely days) have a much better chance at 1 tablespoon olive oil main course for those who are, and being successful than people who set 1/4 cup onion, finely diced a delicious way to form a bond with new friends andgoal old. (I’m going to get a more general 2 cups fresh spinach

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in mind for establishing goal.the the remaining 1/2 cup your of oil, potatoes, squash, Brussels sprouts, Knowing there is a reward in sight green onions, carrot, celery roots, can get you through rough times. garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning will be when andThink sugarabout untilhow the itvegetables are you establish your goal. If it’s walking coated. Carefully place vegetables on 30 minutes perand day,roast thinkfor about the heated pan 15 tohow 20 minutes, stirring once after 10 and minmuch more energy you’ll have utes. vegetables cool before how Allow much better you’lltofeel consismixing with the tofu cream filling. tently because you have been active.

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2 tablespoons poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 garlic clove, minced 6 eggs 1 tablespoon mild or medium salsa 3/4 cup reduced fat cheddar or Phil Curry pepper jack cheese (or a combination a large bowl, mix togeth- the pastry is golden brown. To serve, ofInboth), shredded er the whipped allow to cool for 10 minutes. Using 3 slices turkeycream bacon,cheese, cooked tofu, and Parmesan, mayonnaise, Italian seaa spatula, gently loosen croustade chopped

his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola. A fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos, Lola turns out to be the one person who can help Charlie become the man that he is meant to be. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair find that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible... and discover that, when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world. Co-Produced By: Advanced Eyecare Associates, Hill Nissan, The Center for Retina and Macular Disease and Brad Dantzler, Raymond James & Associates. February 20th through March 22nd, 2020 at the Theatre of Winter Haven.

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soning, salt and pepper until smooth. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to blend 1. Heat to 350 F.roasted In a sauflavors. Mixoven the cooled, vegete pan,with heatthe olive Addfilling onionuntil tables tofuoil. cream well-blended. and cook for about 2 minutes. Add

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Byrd became a household from Tracy the baking dish or pan using the name on the Country Music scene sheets of parchment or foil to help in 1993 when his third single, move it on to a serving dish. called Serve “Holdin’ Heaven”, off his MCA warm or at room temperature.

Records, self-titled debut album, hit *** #1 on the Billboard Country Charts. Angela Medearis an Join us asShelf the Tracy Byrd 2020isNorth award-winning American Tour children’s comes to the author, RP culinary the 13th author Fundinghistorian Center onand February at of 7:30 five PM. cookbooks. Her latest cookbook,Byrd's “Thesecond New project, African-American "No Ordinary Kitchen,” is in bookstores now. She’s Man", kept building on the momentum known as The Kitchen Diva and is the first album created, the first radio the executive producer and host of single from it called "Lifestyle's of the “The Kitchen Diva!” television cookso Rich #4, ingNot show. Visitand herFamous" Web sitereached at www. followed by another top five hit, "The divapro.com. First Step", then with the release of the © 2016 Kingtopping Features Synd., Inc. smash, chart hit "Watermelon Crawl" the album crossed the half million sales mark and certified Gold. The song "The Keeper of the Star's" shot to #1 on the singles charts and pushed the album to Double Platinum Status, which certifies sales of over 2 Million Copies and won Academy of Country Music's "Song of the Year" award in 1995. MCA Records released "Keepers: Greatest Hit's" containing all the hit's from Byrd's catalog of songs. The album quickly earned another Gold Record award for Byrd

The release of his Album "10 Rounds" spawned the party song of the year, "10 Rounds with Jose Cuervo" which shot to the top of the Billboard Charts to notch Byrd's third #1 single. In 2005, he released his second greatest hits project, which debuted in the top five of the album charts and became Byrd's sixth Gold Album, and sent him to over 6 Million Records Sold!!! Opening for Tracy will be special guest the Eli Mosley. Ever since he saw Tracy Byrd on stage at six years old, he knew he would be a country music artist. The Lakeland, FL native has released two albums the self-titled Eli and Come Along With Me and is releasing singles which will be part of his upcoming third album. At the RP Funding Center on February 13th at 7:30 PM.

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Happy New Year! Can you believe it’s already 2020? What a year we’ve had! So many changes around our county with new businesses going up left and right, we can’t wait to share with you all of what’s in store for our friends in Polk! January means a fresh start! Time to make those changes we’ve all been putting off for the last year. Time to tie up those loose ends, hit the gym, finish projects and start new ones! Make sure to like our Facebook page and stay up to date with spring time events, festivals, grand openings and everything else in between. Super Bowl plans? If you’re still deciding on a hot spot to hang out and watch the game, don’t forget friends of T&T Magazine! We are also excited to announce that 2020 will be our 16th year serving Polk with the best in promoting dining and entertainment. So let us entertain you! We appreciate you all so much and can’t wait to see what the New Year has in store for everyone. Expect More, Get More, We Deliver. Chris Douglas Publisher/Editor

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• If you can’t paint your dorm or rental apartment walls, here’s some ways to dress up your decor: Try removable stickers from home decor stores or online. Also you can hang a tapestry. It doesn’t have to be elaborate, and if the material is light enough, you can use removable hooks, like Command strips. Or, try creating a pattern with washi tape, which also is removable. • “If you thread a Slinky-type toy onto the pole of your bird feeder, the squirrels can’t get to it. You can usually find these at the dollar store in a plastic version, too.” -- C.D. in Ohio

• Common substitutions: Recipe call for buttermilk? Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice per cup of milk.

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What Does The Fox Say? Normally I use this column to rant about politics. Since this month is my birthday (Jan. 26), I’d like to treat myself by writing about something I actually like. So allow me to gush over a completely random obsession of mine: foxes. I like foxes. They’re one of my favorite animals. I know most people consider wolves their favorite wild canines. I like wolves, too. But they’re overrated. Foxes are underrated. That makes them cooler. What’s not to like about foxes? They’re so adorable. They have cute pointy ears and noses, cute fluffy tails, and their fur is red, so beautiful, like an angel in disguise. (What does the fox say?) You know who else likes foxes? Disney. Many of their best characters are foxes. (Perhaps that’s why they purchased 20th Century Fox?) Todd from Fox And The Hound. Nick Wilde from Zootopia. And, of course, Maid Marian and Robin Hood. When most young people like me think of the famous thief who steals from the rich to give to the poor, we don’t think of Errol Flynn. We think of the cartoon fox from the 1973 Disney movie. In fact, try searching “Maid Marian” on Google Image Search. Guess who gets the top image results? Not Olivia de Havilland. Not Uma Thurman. It’s the cartoon vixen from the Disney movie. And can you blame her? Her fur is red. So beautiful! Like an angel in disguise. (Sorry! Song’s stuck in my head.) Foxes are cool creatures with cool abilities. Did you know they hunt using magnets? It’s true! Scientists have discovered that foxes use the Earth’s magnetic field to track their prey. According to Mental Floss, “the fox can see the earth’s magnetic field as a ‘ring of shadow’ on its eyes that darkens as it heads towards [the] magnetic north. When the shadow and the sound the prey is making

line up, it’s time to pounce.” How cool is that? Foxes also make great parents. Once fox cubs are born, their parents look after them for seven months. In fact, as the Daily Mail reported, one fox pup was trapped in a wire trap for two weeks, but was kept alive by its mother bringing it food until it was released. Now that foxy lady deserves to be called “Mother Of The Year”! Unfortunately, foxes are also hated. There’s a reason why it’s bad to have the “fox guarding the henhouse.” However, while foxes do chase chickens, they also eat pests like rodents, small insects, and rabbits. Like snakes, they’re unfairly hated and feared by people despite helping balance the ecosystem. They’re also commonly associated with rabies. However, foxes rarely go rabid. According to the CDC, foxes only account for 7% of rabies cases, while bats make up the most at 32%. Yet we love Batman. Why not foxes? Foxes are often maligned as tricksters. In folklore, they’re depicted as sly, cunning, and conniving. But you know what that makes them? Smart. We champion heroes who outsmart their foes, but it’s bad when a fox does it? If a fox “outfoxes” you, is it really their fault? That just means they were smarter than you! (As Nick would say, “it’s called a ‘hustle’, sweetie!”) So, yeah. Foxes are smart. Foxes are cool. And they’re so cute and fluffy I want to die! Their fur is red. So beautiful. Like an angel in disguise. So what does the fox say? The fox says…“Taxation is theft!” (Or at least that’s what Robin Hood would say!) Oh, and…Ring-ding-ding-dingdingeringeding! QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS Info@todayandtonight.com JANUARY 2020

JANUARY CONCERT CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, JAN 1 OAKLEE BAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) FIRE JASS TRIO (Fire Restaurant, WH)

THURSDAY, JAN 2

TONY KNIGHT (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) DOUG SHEEN (Swan Brewing, LKD) RICK & MIKE SHOW (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) MICAH MADORE (Union Hall, LKD)

FRIDAY, JAN 3

MICAH (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) SOUTHERN BLEND (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) OFF THE CHAIN BAND (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) FAT FRANK & THE PLANK SPANKERS (Central Park, WH) LAURIE & RUSTY WRIGHT (Federal Bar, LKD) T MIKE & DUKE (Fresco’s, LKD) MUNN PARK SAINTS (Grove Roots Brew, WH) LUBECK (Duke’s Brewhouse, WH) DANNY DREDD (Brew Hub, LKD) FOCUS POINT (Apple Lounge, WH) JOHN FRINZI (Yard on Mass, LKD)

SATURDAY, JAN 4

UNCLE JOHN’S BAND (RP Funding Center, LKD) SOUTHERN BLEND (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) EDISON & HURRIKANE (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) RUNNING RECKLESS (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) JOSH BLEVINS (Old Man Frank’s, WH) POP DA ROCK BAND (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) EMAN V. (Brew Hub, LKD) RUMOR HAZIT (Fireside Lounge, DVPT) 10 JANUARY 2020

COURTNEY PLUMMER (LKLD Live, LKD) RED HOT ROOSTERS (Grove Roots Brew, WH) T MIKE & DUKE (Gator Mack’s/Camp Mack, LW) LUBECK (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) SPF 60 (Florida Brewery, ADL) KOLT 45 (The Coop, BSN PK) WHICKEY OUTLAWS (Leo’s Live, LKD) MICAH SHANE (Yard on Mass, LKD)

SUNDAY, JAN 5

KAT ACOUSTIC (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) SOUTHERN BLEND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) CROSS TOWN CLASSIC (Sunset Tavern, HC) JIM THOMAS (Harborside, WH) DREW WILLIAMS (Grove Roots Brew, WH)

TUESDAY, JAN 7

FOY ELLERBE (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) JOEY FOLEY (Apple Lounge, WH) ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD) SWAN CITY JAZZ (Union Hall, LKD)

WEDNESDAY, JAN 8 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) FIRE JASS TRIO (Fire Restaurant, WH)

THURSDAY, JAN 9

RENDITION (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) RICK & MIKE SHOW (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH)

FRIDAY, JAN 10

RED HOT ROOSTERS (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) MICKENZIE (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH)

SPF 60/KAI7EN (Leo’s Live, LKD) PRASIE IN THE PARK (Central Park, WH) ACOUSTIC DOSE (Grove Roots Brew, WH) ICONIC OPERA (Gator Mack’s/Camp Mack, HC) EUGENE SNOWDEN (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) BLAKE FREE (Apple Lounge, WH) THE RECTIFIERS (Union Hall, LKD) MD DUO (The Poor Porker, LKD) MEGAPHONIC; THREE DOG NIGHT TRIBUTE (Ritz Theatre, WH)

SATURDAY, JAN 11

THE ORDEAL (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) OAKLEE MUSIC (Old Man Frank’s, WH) BLIND AMBITION (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) ALMOST THERE (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) PLAN B (Ybor Lounge, LKD) TREVOR BYSTROM (Grove Roots Brew, WH) SEAN CHAMBERS (Music Ranch, LKD) KOLT 45 (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) WONDERLAND (Caribbean Bay, WH) KAT & THE DAWGS (Union Hall, LKD) JENU SIX & THE OLD SOULS (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) FREE AGENT (Fireside Lounge, DVPT) DREW LEBLANC (Florida Brewery, ADL) SOUTHERN EXPRESS, REKINDLED GRASS, DIXIE BLUEGRASS EXPRESS, THE BEAUMONT FAMILY, DUCK WALLOW LANE (Lk Alfred Bluegrass Fest, LA) CROWER, ANDY MINEO PASSION, LOUIE GIGLIO, RED, BUILDING 429, AUSTIN FRENCH, RILEY CLEMMONS wsg BALLENDER, ZAUNTEE (Amalie Arena, TMP)

SUNDAY, JAN 12

KAT & THE DAWGS (Old Man Frank’s, WH) PORCH PICKERS (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) MARSHALL LAW BAND (Sunset Tavern, HC) JOHN FRINZI (Grove Roots Brew, WH)

MONDAY, JAN 13

LUBECK (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)

TUESDAY, JAN 14

RANDY GOINS (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) LUBECK (Apple Lounge, WH) ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD) SWAN CITY JAZZ (Union Hall, LKD) DIANA LYNN; KAREN CARPENTER TRIBUTE (Ritz Theatre, WH)

WEDNESDAY, JAN 15 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) FIRE JASS TRIO (Fire Restaurant, WH) CELINE DION (Amalie Arena, TMP)

THURSDAY, JAN 16

TONY KNIGHT (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) RICK & MIKE SHOW (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) EMI SUNSHINE (Derry Down, WH) MICAH MADORE (Union Hall, LKD)

FRIDAY, JAN 17

JEFF VITOLO & THE 1/4 MILE REBELS (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) JOEY FOLEY & CO (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) DULCIMER (Central Park, WH) SPF 60 (Lakeland Elks Lodge, LKD) THE BROKE (Grove Roots Brew, WH)

JON LOCKLEY (Maddox Ranch, LKD) KOLT 45 (Gator Mack’s/Camp Mack, LW) HARD CANDY (Apple Lounge, WH) KAT ACOUSTIC (Pink Piano, LKD) GARY LOVE BAND (LKLD Live, LKD) B4U (Yard on Mass, LKD)

SATURDAY, JAN 18

PLAN B (Old Man Frank’s, WH) VELVET JONES (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) SALLABERRY & BELLAVOTTI (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) 1969 (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) SPF 60 (Sunlan Country Club, LKD) THE HUMMINGBIRDS (Grove Roots Brew, WH) KOLT 45 (P & J Recreation, FSTPF) WONDERLAND (Fireside Lounge, DVPT) RUMOURS ATL; FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE (Polk Theatre, LKD)

SUNDAY, JAN 19

ADRIENNE & TOMMY (Old Man Frank’s, WH) TRAVIS WILLIAMS (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) MARSHALL LAW BAND (Sunset Tavern, HC) DOO WOP PROJECT (RP Funding Center, LKD) GRATEFUL ALIVE (Grove Roots Brew, WH) MIKE MONTS DE OCA (Harborside, WH) JIM THOMAS (Swan Brewing, LKD)

TUESDAY, JAN 21

MITCH STEWART (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD) SWAN CITY JAZZ (Union Hall, LKD)

WEDNESDAY, JAN 22 TWO SMOOTH (American Legion #8, WH) JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) FIRE JASS TRIO (Fire Restaurant, WH)

THURSDAY, JAN 23 LUBECK (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH)

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RICK & MIKE SHOW (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) FRANKIE RAYE (Union Hall, LKD)

FRIDAY, JAN 24

JOE REID (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) JIM THOMAS (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) TWO SMOOTH (Big Cypress Grill, LKD) JUG BROTHER’S BAND (Central Park, WH) T MIKE & DUKE (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) OAKLEE MUSIC (Brew Hub, LKD) SKINNY MCGEE & HIS MAYHEM MAKERS (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) JOSH BLEVINS (Apple Lounge, WH) SOMEDAY HONEY (Union Hall, LKD) WONDERLAND (Dale’s Ales, ORNG CTY)

SATURDAY, JAN 25

POWER SURGE (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) PICKUP ARTISTS (Old Man Frank’s, WH) B. HAVEN (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) THE FIRE HALL KINGS (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) PLAN B (Fireside Lounge, DVPT) ICONIC OPERA (Gator Mack’s/Camp Mack, HC) THE BOTTLE ROCKETS, ROBBIE FULKS (Derry Down, WH) BLOOD OF ANGELS (Maddox Ranch, LKD) RYAN LEAR (Grove Roots Brew, WH) STEEL RIDGE (Federal Bar, LKD) SHAWN RAHN (Union Hall, LKD) SOUTHERN ROCKS FINEST (Music Ranch, LKD)

SUNDAY, JAN 26

HARLEQUIN (Old Man Frank’s, WH) ACOUSTIC DOSE (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) APRIL RED (Sunset Tavern, HC) PATRICIA KENOLY (Grove Roots Brew, WH) DEAN JOHANESEN (Swan Brewing, LKD)

TUESDAY, JAN 28 RANDY GOINS (Out-n-About Bar, DUN)

FIRE JASS TRIO LUBECK (Apple Lounge, WH) ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD) SWAN CITY JAZZ (Union Hall, LKD)

WEDNESDAY, JAN 29 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) FIRE JASS TRIO (Fire Restaurant, WH)

FRIDAY, JAN 31

KOLT 45 (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) JILL’S CASHBOX (TRIO) (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) TWO SMOOTH (American Legion #8, WH) SPF 60 (Grove Roots Brew, WH) JAMES & JOHN SONGS (Central Park, WH) BLACKBIRD ANTHEM (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) NICK SCHNEBELEN (Union Hall, LKD) DAN RODZ, CRYSTAL DAGGER, LINDSEY BROWN (1845 Taphouse, DVNPT) CHICAGO REWIRED (Lk Ashton, WH)

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JOEY FOLEY w/ AGGIE ROAD (Apple Lounge, WH) JOHNNY DEBT (P & J’s Recreation, FRSTPF) JASON ALDEAN wsg MORGAN WALLEN, RILEY GREEN, DEE JAY SILVER (Amway Center, ORL)

SATURDAY, FEB 1

JAGER MAFIA (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) ALMOST THERE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) LAURIE & RUSTY WRIGHT (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) S.G. WOODS & BILLY BRANDT (Grove Roots Brew, WH) DAVID WISEMAN (The Poor Porker, LKD) BLUE COLLAR BAND (Fireside Lounge, DVPT) DREW LEBLANC (Florida Brewery, ADL)

SUNDAY, FEB 2

SOUTHERN BLEND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) DREW WILLIAMS (Grove Roots Brew, WH) JIM THOMAS (Harborside, WH)

BING FUTCH (Swan Brewing, LKD)

TUESDAY, FEB 4 ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD) SWAN CITY JAZZ (Union Hall, LKD)

WEDNESDAY, FEB 5 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) FIRE JASS TRIO (Fire Restaurant, WH)

THURSDAY, FEB 6

JIM THOMAS (Harborside, WH) THE BROTHERS FOUR & THE LIMELITERS (Ritz Theatre, WH) THE TEXAS TENORS (RP Funding Center, LKD)

FRIDAY, FEB 7

THE BROKE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) SPF 60 (Leo’s Live, LKD) KITCHEN KILLAZ, THE BLACK HONKEYS (Smoke on the Water, WH) MUSTANG SALLY & THE HAMJOS (Central Park, WH)

PAUL & LEVA CATALDO (Grove Roots Brew, WH) BILLY JOEL (Amalie Arena, TMP)

SATURDAY, FEB 8 KAT & THE DAWGS (Old Man Frank’s, WH) WONDERLAND (Out n About Bar, DUN) KITCHEN KILLAZ, BULLY FOR YOU, JUSTIN GRIMES BAND, RUSTY WRIGHT BAND (Smoke on the Water, WH) ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Grove Roots Brew, WH) KAI7EN (Leo’s Live, LKD)

SUNDAY, FEB 9 ADRIENNE & TOMMY (Old Man Frank’s, WH) JOHN FRINZI (Grove Roots Brew, WH)

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AUBURNDALE Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 102 W. Polk Street (863) 968-0010 Full Liquor Sports Bar TVs for the Games Bottoms Up Sports Bar 419 E. Bridgers Ave (863) 845-2913 Karaoke, Pool Tables Beer & Wine Find Us On Facebook Brew Hounds Sports Lounge 318 Havendale Blvd. (863) 967-2739 Mon-Fri, $3 Craft Beers 5-7p Wed, Trivia 6p Pool, Darts, Full Liquor Sunday Ticket Feb 2, Super Bowl

BABSON PARK Crooked Bass Grill/Tavern 1010 N. Scenic Hwy. (863) 589-5887 Full Liquor Seafood, Steaks & Burgers Live Music Fri & Sat Pool Table & Darts

BARTOW Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 120 East Van Fleet Drive (863) 534-3111 Full Liquor Sports Bar Fun Bar 3379 US Hwy 17N (863) 800-3400 Karaoke Pool Table & Darts Mulligan’s Sports Bar Bartow Golf Club 150 N. Idlewood (863) 533-1668 Fri, Karaoke 7-10p The Wine Stable 150 S. Broadway (863) 533-9463 Full Bar Live Music

DAVENPORT Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 45653 US Hwy 27 (863) 420-3350 Full Liquor Great Wings, Sandwiches, Burgers, Wraps

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Presented By Brew Hounds Sports Lounge Fireside Lounge & Billiards 43356 Hwy 27 (863) 420-0100 Pool Hall; 7 Pro Tables Full Liquor/Hpy Hr 2-7p Live Music

Rudy’s Liquorup Lounge 600 Ingraham Ave (863) 422-8585 Karaoke, Darts, Billiards Live Bands Happy Hour 12-7p

The Wheelhouse Bar 42637 US Hwy 27 (863) 353-6880 TVs, Pool Table Darts, Jukebox Wed & Sat, Karaoke 9p

Shady Cove Bar & Grill 7140 State Road 544 E. (863) 421-6800 Full Liquor/Hpy Hr 4-7p Open Daily 12p Daily AUCE Food Specials Daily Drink Specials Live Music

The Wheelhouse/19th Hole 102 Polo Park East (863) 424-4560 Tue & Fri, Karaoke 9p Thu, Trivia 8-10p

DUNDEE Out n About Bar (1/4 m north of Dundee Rd) 28390 US Hwy 27 (863) 439-1537 Tue, Tacos .50 w/purchase Wed, Wings 1/2 price w/ purch. Wed, Thu & Sun, Karaoke Thu, Ladies Night Fri & Sat, Live Music

Sunset Tavern & Package 1030 Marion Lk Rd W (863) 695-8650 Fri, Karaoke 6p Tue, Hpy Hr All Day! Wed, Ladies $3 Wine Sun, Live Music 3-7p

LAKE ALFRED LA’s Midway Saloon (Across from WH Airport) 3900 Lynchburg Rd (863) 875-7966 Hpy Hr 11-3p; Specials M-F

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P & J Recreation 33 South Scenic Hwy (863) 635-9825 Home of Famous Slaw Burger! Full Liquor

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s North 1070 Wedgewood Estates Blvd (863) 853-9464 Full Liquor Sports Bar 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday 40+ HD TVs w/sports pkgs

FT. MEADE Pit Stop Package & Lounge 800 Charleston Ave (863) 285-8732

HAINES CITY Amos Tavern 200 US Highway 17 92 N (863) 422-1459 Balmoral Bar & Grill 124 Kenny Blvd (863) 588-3097 Open to the Public! Patio Dining & Full Bar Daily Food & Drink Specials Locals Food Discount! Sat, Live Music on Patio Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 902 Polk City Rd (863) 419-4848 Full Liquor Sports Bar Big Screen TVs

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s South 4810 S FL Ave (863) 646-7757 Full Liquor Sports Bar 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday 40+ HD TVs w/sports pkgs Brewlands Bar & Billiards N. 5161 US Hwy 98 N (863) 940-2038 Smoke-Free Billiards/Sports Bar 20 Pool Tables, Dart Boards Game Room, Full Kitchen Open Daily, Full Liquor Brewlands Bar & Billiards S. 5733 S FL Ave (863) 646-2600 Pool & Billiard Sports Hall Full Liquor Bar Open Daily Sun & Wed, S.I.N. Night Thu, Ladies Night

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SNAPSHOTZ Champs Sports Bar & Grill 6645 S Florida Ave (863) 647-5900 Daily Specials 2-10p; Mon, Tacos/Tue, Buff. Shrmp Tue/Thu, BOGO Bud/ Bud Light Btls Wed, Boneless Wings Fri, Grouper Sand./Sat, Wings Cob & Pen 1221 S. Florida Ave (863) 937-8126 Craft Beer & Wine Full Liquor Bar Food/Light Food

Just Larry’s Bar & Grill 3415 E County Rd 542 (863) 666-6898 Open Daily Sports Bar Lunch & Dinner

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Decisions Grill & Bar 1621 E. Edgewood Dr Suite G (863) 686-6441 Duke’s Brewhouse 4960 S Florida Ave (863) 647-9464 Wings, Sports, Spirits Live Music Even Par Sports Bar Oak Plaza North 5100 US Hwy 98 N (863) 816-7995 Happy Hr 4-6p Daily Sports Packages $12 Buckets Fresco’s Bistro 132 S. Kentucky Ave (863) 683-5267 Happy Hr 5-7 Monthly Pairings Great Bistro Fare Late Menu/Full bar Live Music Gator’s Dockside Highland City 5135 S.R. 98 (863) 619-7627 Food, Full Bar Open late night Hookah Palace 122 S. Kentucky Ave (863) 688-1818 Hrs: Thu-Sat, 4p-2a Thu, Latin Nite w/DJ Fri & Sat, DJ Isle of Capri 541 S Combee Rd (863) 665-6246 Food, Beer/Wine Hpy Hr 3-6p; $1.50 Drft Wed, Ladies Night 7p Pool Tourn, Karaoke

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Lakeland Loft 108 South Tennessee Ave (863) 210-5327 Full Liquor Jazz & Cigar Lounge Business Casual Sun –Thu Dress to Impress Fri & Sat Lucky’s Sports, Oyster & Tiki Bar (Orange Bowl) 4318 US Hwy 98 N (863) 858-3878 Mon, Poker 7p Wed, Poker 11a 1st Thu, Karaoke Contest 1st/3rd Sat, Live Bands Masons Live 5501 S. Florida Ave (863) 333-0096 Tue, Trivia 7p Wed, S.I.N./Karaoke/DJ Thu, Ladies Night w/$1 Drinks Sat, Bands/DJ,/Dance Huge Outside Patio Mojo’s Wings, Burgers, Beer 1853 E. Memorial Blvd (863) 583-9119 Hpy Hr 2-7p Tue, Karaoke Wed, $5 Burgers Fri, Ladies/Latin Night Sun, 50 cent Wings Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub 111 S. Kentucky Ave (863) 686-6231 Darts, Pool Tables Live Music, Fri The Pink Piano 1015 S. Florida Ave (863) 937-8885 Tue-Sat, Live Music Wine, Beer, Tapas Revival Bar 119 S Kentucky Ave (863) 606-6090 Open 12p Daily/Smoke-Free Craft Cocktail Bar Vintage Cocktails, Beers Relaxed Seating Areas Southside Package & Lounge 1122 S. Florida Ave (863) 683-4703 Happy Hr 10-7p & 12-2a; Full Liquor

T A Slammers 1011 S. Florida Ave (863) 682-4178 Full Liquor Nightly Specials T-Bows 33 Lounge 4106 Lakeland Hills Blvd (863) 683-1201 Happy Hr 4-6p; $2.75 Wells, $2.25 20oz Drafts Wed-Sat, Karaoke 9p Wally’s Pool Hall 1136 E. Main St (863) 688-4460 Hpy Hr, Mon-Sat 11-7p Mon, 9-Ball Tourn Tue & Thu, APA 8 & 9-Ball Thu, Ladies Nite w/free pool Winner’s Circle 4215 South Florida Ave. (863) 644-9464 Sun, Corn Hole Tues, Poker Wed, Ladies Night 1st Thu, Open Mic, 7-10p Ybor Cigars & Spirits 5263 S. Florida Ave (863) 619-6799 Happy Hr 4-7p Darts/Pool Table/TVs Tue-Sat, Live Music

LAKE WALES Al’s Place 1530 N Scenic Hwy (863) 241-3070 Sat, $1 Drafts All Star Grill 2019 Hwy. 60 E (863) 679-9689 Sports Bar Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 19598 US Hwy 27 (863) 679-1975 Full Liquor Sports Bar Big Screen TVs Cherry Pocket Steak & Seafood Shak 3100 Canal Rd (863) 439-2031 Seafood, Full Liquor Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 11-4p Thu, Fri & Sat, Music 6-10p The Good Spot 3825 N. Scenic Hwy (863) 949-4243 Sat, Ladies Night 7p-cl Sun, Karaoke 3p Darts, Pool Table JayBees Rest. & Lounge 8625 Hwy 60 E (863) 696-1901 Full Liquor Lunch & Dinner Open Mon-Sat

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SNAPSHOTZ Liar’s Lair Saloon Camp Mack River Resort 14143 Camp Mack Rd (863) 696-3863 Fri, Karaoke 8p Live Music Y’all Come Back Saloon 3230 State Rd 60 E (863) 676-5759 Taco Tues, $1 Live Music/Pool

RIVER RANCH Westgate River Ranch Saloon 3200 River Ranch Blvd. Restaurant/Saloon General/Western Store (863) 692-1321 ext 40013 Fri, DJ 6p-12a Sat, Live Band 6p-1a

WINTER HAVEN AJ Slammers 508 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 875 5623 Pub, Pool Hall, Karaoke Darts, Full Liquor

Central Tavern 273 W Central Ave (863) 229-5027 Open Daily 12p Full Bar Smoke-Free Outside Patio Duke’s Brewhouse 1708 6th Street SE (863) 576-9464 Wings, Sports, Spirits Live Music Fire Restaurant 325 W. Central Ave (863) 875-5544 Wed, Fire Jazz Trio Sun, Brunch Gary’s Grove 2995 Cypress Gardens Rd (863) 325-0001 Mon, Live Music Fri, Karaoke Grape Expectations 535 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 318-8800 Wine Bar Smoke-Free Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd Street SW (863) 291-0700 Craft Beer & Wine Smoke-Free Food Truck & Live Music Wed-Fri 4p, Sat-Sun 12p 2nd Wed, Moonlight Mrkt

Apple Lounge 2803 Recker Hwy (863) 291-0340 Happy Hr, Mon-Fri 11-7p Food Avail./Daily Specials Mon, Pool Tourn Harborside Restaurant Poker, Karaoke, Bands 2435 7th Street SW (863) 293-7070 Ave. Bar by Arabellas Daily, Hpy Hr 3-6p Mon-Thu, Early Bird 3-5:30p 328 West Central Ave Waterfront Dining (863) 229-8142 Open Mon-Sat, 4p High Seas Lounge Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 4:307000 State Rd 544 6:30p (863) 299-2233 Sat, Hpy Hr 5-6:30p Great Food/Drink Specials Smoke-Free Live Music Full Menu/Full Bar Barrel239 239 3rd St SW (863) 229-7740 Whiskey Bar Open Daily Drink Specials 1-4p Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 300 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 293-9464 Full Liquor Sports Pub 30 Big HD TVs Mon Burger Special

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Jensen’s Corner Bar 100 3rd Street SW (863) 298-6755 Smoke-Free Outdoor Patio Thu, Live Music Jessie’s Lounge 118 3rd Street SW (863) 298-9815 Hpy Hr Mon-Fri, 4-7p Mon, Free Pool Wed, Big Ass Jam Night Live Music Weekly Smoke-Free

Office Pub & Lounge 1243 1st Street S (863) 293-4767 Happy Hr 12-7 Mon & Thu, Karaoke Tue, Fri, Sat - Poker Pool Tables, Darts & Golden Tee Old Man Frank’s 1005 S. Lake Howard Dr (863) 294-9179 Happy Hour M-F, 11-7p Daily Specials, Oyster Bar Sun, Live Music Jan 11, Customer Appr Prty Feb 2, Super Bowl Past Time Lounge 1605 1st St S (863) 293-0027 Tue, Ladies Night Darts/Pool Table Slate 8 Family Billiards 20 4th Street NW (863) 247-8899 Smoke Free Pool Hall Open Daily, Outdoor Patio Full Bar, Food Available Wed - Dart Tourn 7p FB@Slate8Pool Somewhere Sports Bar 5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 324-7524 Mon-Sat, Hpy Hr 3-6p w/Daily Beer Specials/Sports Packages Lunch Specials Mon-Fri Tanner’s Lakeside 1006 S Lake Howard Dr (863) 662-5948 Happy Hr Wed-Sun, 4-6p Wed, 1/2 Price Wines Sun, Fam Jam 12-6p/Music 2p 2nd Sun. Brunch 11:30-2p Union Taproom 245 W Central Ave, ST 102 (863) 268-4921 Open Tue-Thu 3-10p, Fri & Sat 12-11p, Sun 12-7p 40 Self Pour Taps; Craft Brews, Ciders, Wine, Cold Brew Coffee, And Kombucha Winter Haven’s Bar Off The Chain 1560 Havendale Blvd NW (863) 299-5515 Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 4-7p Mon, Free Pool 6-8p Wed, Karaoke 6p Fri, Bike Night 6-8p Fri & Sat, Bands 8p

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U.S. Quidditch South Regional

ChampionshiP by James Coulter Do you love Harry Potter? Would you like to experience more of the magic from the books, movies, and theme park? Well be prepared to see a game spring to life from out of the pages with the upcoming US Quidditch South Regional Championship. Being hosted in February in Haines City, this tournament will bring players from all over the country to compete in a game that most people have only seen played in the pages of a book or on the big screen. Watch as players fly on broomsticks—or rather, pretend to fly—as they chase after balls, dodge balls thrown at them, and chase after the golden flying snitch. Teams from all over the country will be competing from colleges such as the University of Florida, University of Central Florida, and University of South Carolina. The Regional Championships, hosted by US Quidditch, has been held for several years at Lake Myrtle Sports Park. It will now be hosted at the new Feltrim Sports Village in Balmoral Resort. “You don’t often see a private facility, let alone one that has a resort attached to it being able to work with outside groups like ours,” said Mary Kimball, executive director for US Quidditch. “So we are really excited to work more closely, and we really appreciate that they are working so much to help make this event a success, and it will be a wonderful weekend.” FROM PAGES TO TURF Based on the fictional game from Harry Potter, quidditch is a magical sport played by two teams on flying broomsticks and enchanted balls. Similar to rugby or soccer, the goal of the game is for each team to score points by passing the main ball from one side of the field to the other. Quidditch involves four types of players: Chasers, who chase the main ball, or “quaffle”, from their side of their field to their opponent’s goal; Keepers, who protect their team’s goal from their opponents; Beaters, who use bats to beat another ball, or “bludger”, at their opponents; and Seekers, who hunt a magical golden ball called a “snitch” for extra points. Once the golden snitch has been caught, the game is over, and the team that caught it wins. “There is a lot going on at a quidditch game at one time,” Kimball said. “It is like rugby with a stick between your legs while they play dodgeball and 18 minutes in they are playing capture the flag with some wrestling thrown in.” Obviously, since the game within the book involves magic, the real-life version is much different. For one thing, the game does not involve players playing with magical balls or flying on broom18 JANUARY 2020

sticks. Instead, they use ordinary balls and pretend to fly on broomsticks. The snitch, rather than being a magic flying ball, is instead a ball attached to a tail worn by a person and chased after like Capture The Flag. Also, bludgers are not hit by bats like in baseball, but are tossed around like dodgeballs. With so much going on, the game is very intense and fast-paced, making it as exciting to watch as it is to play, Kimball said. Quidditch has been adapted many times in real life. The current and most prominent version, as played by US Quidditch, was created at Middlebury College in Vermont. This game, through the association, is played at over 100 col-

leges around the country and on every single continent, Kimball said. More than simply being a fun game based on a popular book series, quidditch has especially become popular due to it being one of the few mixed-gender sports, allowing players of any gender or gender identity to play together. “I think it sticks to the dedication of our community,” Kimball said. “The world needs a mixed-gender sport, and the things we are doing really can make an impact and create a better culture of sports around the world. So it’s thanks to those people that we are still here, because they believe in what we are doing.”

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Stay on your broomsticks. In Quidditch, you must hold your broomsticks between your legs at all times with one hand on the broomstick.

Use four balls. In Quidditch, you need four balls to play. There is one volleyball, known as the quaffle. There are two dodgeballs, known as the bludgers. There is one small ball, such as a tennis ball, that is strapped to one player. This is the snitch.

A NEW PLACE TO PLAY AND STAY The Regional Quidditch Championship is being hosted at the new Feltrim Sports Village, located in Balmoral Resort in Haines City. Opened on December, the $4 million sports facility includes a championship-level turf field and adjacent practice field for sports such as football and soccer. Also included are 2,500 stadium seats and building for bathrooms and concession stand. Feltrim Sports Village will undergo several expansions over the next few years. Their latest expansion will include a volleyball complex, the second largest sand volleyball complex in the I-4 corridor. Also planned is a 65,000 square foot indoor sports arena with 2,500 seats, luxury seating, and Jumbotron screen. The third phase will include a public charter school to teach students ninth to twelfth grade, catering to more than 836 local children. Aside from traditional sports such as soccer, football, and volleyball, Feltrim Sports Village also seeks to host events and tournaments for other games like corn hole and Quidditch. Being able to host a wide variety of sports and games allows the facility to support the local community in more ways than one, explained Mike Botkin, spokesperson for Feltrim Group. “We are excited to finally be opening and we are looking forward to catering to the local community and the region and being a one-stop shop facility,” he said. Botkin himself had learned about Quidditch from Kimball, who had stayed at the resort last year while attending the regional championship in another facility in the area. When she learned that a sports facility was EXPECT MORE... GET MORE... WE DELIVER!

being built within the resort, she contacted Botkin to discuss the possibility of hosting the championships there. “She saw at the time [when it was still being constructed]...that we had the making of something great going on,” Botkin said. Botkin wants to provide convenience for families and athletes of all kinds, allowing them a place to not only play their games but also stay, rest, and eat. By building it within their resort, they ensure that guests won’t have to travel far from where they stay to where they play, he said. “Expectations are that we fill a need that’s there,” Botkin said. “That is our goal for this facility is to have the best experience for the participants who are here.” As for the Quidditch tournament, Harry Potter fans can expect to see a game from their favorite series brought to life, while regular sports fans can expect a fast-paced game with plenty of action, Kimball said. “They can expect to be thrilled by everything going on, and they can expect to be heartened by the community that we created,” she said. “We should be providing a space for all backgrounds and identities to be competition together, it is an ideal that we are all commited to.” US Quidditch South Regional Championship will be hosted from Feb. 14 – Feb. 16 at Feltrim Sports Village, located in Balmoral Resort at 124 Kenny Boulevard, Haines City, FL 33844. For more information, visit their website at: www.usquidditch.org

Learn how to score points. Players attempt to get the quaffle (volleyball) through the hoops on the ends of the field. Getting a quaffle through a hoop means 10 points. Other way to score points is to catch the snitch by grabbing the ball attached to the player carrying it. The team that catches the snitch gets 30 points. The quaffle can be passed between players on the same team.

Learn how the bludgers work. Players on opposing teams throw bludgers at one another. If someone is hit by a bludger, they must dismount their broomstick and tag one of the hoops on the end of the field before they can return to the game.

Call penalties as needed. In Quidditch, there is always one ref The following can result in a penalty: Not keeping your broomstick in position (i.e., between your legs with one hand on the stick) is a foul. Failing to dismount a broomstick and tag a hoop after being hit with a bludger is a foul. If any player besides the seeker touches the snitch, this is a foul. Any kind of rough playing, such as shoving or hitting, may result in a foul.

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on·o·mato·poe·ia: The naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (as buzz, hiss).

By Erica Smith

Creating Joy “Without pain, how could we

foundation to the work of mystics

in the field of thinking about suf-

Like those unorthodox thinkers,

know joy?’ This is an old argument fering and its stupidity and lack of

sophistication could be plumbed for 1. Duo Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge (1973), and then duo Dobie Gray and Elvis Presley (1974,) released the same song. What was it? 2. Where was Stealers Wheel from? 3. Which singers had hits with “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You”? 4. Name the singer-songwriter who released “Cupid.” 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “So always make me wonder, Always make me guess, And even if I ask you, Darling, please don’t confess.”

2. Scotland. They’re best known for

1. What do The Average White Band, Bay City Rollers and Simple Minds have in common? 2. Name the 1927 song that Elvis Presley released in 1960 that went to No. 1 for six weeks. 3. How long was the single “Yesterday Once More”? 4. What instrument did Marv Tarplin play, and in which group? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “So long boy, you can take my place, got my papers, I’ve got my pay, So pack my bags and I’ll be on my way ...” Answers 1. They all originated in Scotland. The country has produced a long list of excellent bands that often are mistaken as being from England. it to our Tonight,” 2. “Are Add You Lonesome released afterwebsite his military service was completed. The recording compawww.todayandtonight.com ny didn’t really like it and thought it or Post On Our Facebook Page would go nowhere. 3. Very long. The 1973 “song” by EXPECT MORE... GET MORE... WE DELIVER! Richard Carpenter and John Bettis ANSWERS 1. “Loving Arms.” In 1977, the song ended up in a Season 2 episode of “Starsky & Hutch.”

“Stuck in the Middle with You,” which shot to No. 6 in the U.S.

3. Michael Bolton co-wrote the song,

which was recorded in 1983 by Laura

Branigan. Bolton also had a hit with the song in 1989.

centuries but suffice it to say that the existence of broccoli does not, in any way, affect the taste of chocolate.”

—John Green

“Some of you say, “Joy is greater

4. Sam Cooke, in 1961. As of 2017, other

than sorrow,” and others say, “Nay,

5. “I Really Don’t Want to Know,” orig-

you, they are inseparable.

singers are still covering the song.

inally by Les Paul and Mary Ford in 1953. Numerous others have covered the song

sorrow is the greater.” But I say unto Together they come, and when one

over the years: Solomon Burke (1962), El-

sits alone with you at your board,

2004 film “A Love Song for Bobby Long.”

upon your bed.”

vis Presley (1970) and John Travolta in the

Did we miss your event

remember that the other is asleep

— Kahlil Gibran

“Vulnerability is the birthplace of

love, belonging, joy, courage, empa-

and impossible believers.

we no longer yearn for gold but

instead for new treasure that is far more emotional. Seeking happi-

ness is the new alchemy, and for

most of us, finding this rare gem is unattainable. What is happiness, anyway?

Defined by the law of definite

proportion, a specific component of elements creates chemical

compounds. This law would

eventually lead to atomic theo-

ry that explains matter consists

of atoms; thus, there is only one type of atom for each of the ele-

ments. However, when elements are combined, they make for a

stronger and often, more flexible

thy, and creativity. It is the source of

compound.

authenticity. If we want greater clari-

we have been looking for the

meaningful spiritual lives, vulnera-

We should be looking for small

hope, empathy, accountability, and

Like ancient alchemists, maybe

ty in our purpose or deeper and more

wrong element and reaction.

bility is the path.”

moments of joy instead of the

— Brené Brown

Since the dawn of time,

humans have been searching for

the secret to change. Combustion, fermentation and reduction are the result of these early experi-

ments and each one propelled us forward toward modern humanity. Greek philosophers wrote of

the Four-Element Theory, providing that all substances be com-

posed of four essential elements – fire, water, air, and earth. For

centuries, alchemists toiled to turn lead into gold. Remarkably, modern science owes much of early

elusive feeling of happiness.

Obtaining joy allows for feelings

of stress, sadness, and vulnerability. This feeling of appreciation

can be as small or as large as we

want it to be. Joy is cheap, renewable, and attainable. Best of all,

joy can spread into bigger spaces and fills in the emotional gaps.

My wish for 2020 is instead of

looking for happiness; we all start to search for a little more daily joy.

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ONOMATOPOEIA

POLK COUNTY’S

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AUBURNDALE TANTRUMS LAKESIDE GRILL

This is a one of a kind, waterfront, casual dining experience where you can enjoy well-prepared food, water sports in action and a beautiful sunset on our multi-level covered deck overlooking Lake Myrtle in Auburndale. Delicious Seafood and more . . . featuring Oyster and Shrimp Po'Boys.We also have a large selection of Hand-dipped Ice cream, beer, wine and specialty beverages. Hours - Open Everyday at 11:00 am Must try: Gator Bites, Oyster Nachos, and Shrimp & Grit Cakes 330 Denton Avenue, Auburndale 863-875-3974

HAINES CITY BALMORAL BAR & GRILL AT BALMORAL RESORT

Offering a casual dining environment complete with poolside outdoor seating, the Balmoral Bar & Grill serves up poolside lunches, afternoon drinks and evening meals. Popular among resort guests and locals alike, our poolside bar in Haines City offers a full bar with TVs and features a menu of shareable appetizers, fresh salads, delicious sandwiches, and more. Live music also offered on the patio most Saturday nights. Check our Facebook for schedule. Bar & Grill is open to the public and is located within Balmoral Resort Florida in Haines City, minutes from Winter Haven and Davenport. Must Try: Flatbreads and Club Sandwich. 124 Kenny Blvd, Haines City (off Hwy 27) (863) 588-3097 • BalmoralBarandGrill.com

LAKELAND BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S NORTH LAKELAND

Lakeland’s Best Family Sports Pub. 40+ HD TV’s, NFL Ticket Sundays, NCAA Gameplan Saturdays. Happy Hour 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday. Bingo Mondays from 5-6 pm. Kids Eat Free Wednesday from 4-8 pm. Trivia Night on Thursdays from 8-10 pm. Must Try: Hot & Fresh Fajitas - Everyday! Chicken wings! 1070 Wedgewood Estates Blvd (863) 853-9464 www.beefobradys.com

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S SOUTH LAKELAND

Great Food! Great Sports! Great Family Fun! 40+ HD TV’s, NFL Ticket Sundays, NCAA Game Plan Saturdays. 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday.

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Coldest Beer In Town. Kids Eat Free Tuesdays & Sundays 4-8 pm. Now Featuring A Full Liquor Bar. Must Try: Our Delicious Fajitas and Awesome Burgers 4810 South Florida Ave (863) 646-7757 www.beefobradys.com

CHAMPINO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Authentic homemade Italian cooking. Fresh, made to order meals for lunch and dinner. Happy Hour is 7 days per week from 3pm-7pm. Catering and big parties available and welcomed. New York style pizza, calzones, desserts! Try our Eggplant Parm 6617 N. Socrum Loop Rd. 863-937-8866 www.champinos.com

CHAMPS SPORTS BAR

Serving Polk County for over 20 years! Cold Beer • Great Food • Family Fun • Best Wings in Town Independently delicious! Daily specials from 2-10 pm: Monday 60¢Tacos, Tuesday $5 Buffalo Shrimp, Wednesday 45¢ Boneless Wings, Tuesday & Thursday BOGO Bud & Bud Light Bottles, Friday, $9 Grouper Sandwich (All Day), Saturday 75¢ Wings (All Day).Hours: Mon.-Thurs, Sat. & Sun. 11 am to 10 pm. Fri. 11 am to midnight. Follow us on Facebook. FB@ChampsGrill 6645 S. Florida Ave. 863-647-5900 www.champstogo.com

MISTER FISH

Family owned and operated since 1968 offering the best fish sandwich around! Seafood, chicken and much more using only the best quality food and excellent service! Easily the best homemade food you’ll try! Hours Monday through Saturday 11am to 7pm and closed Sundays. Must Try: Famous Fish Sandwich 715 E Palmetto St, Lakeland (863) 688-4280

LAKE WALES CRAZY FISH

Land mark eatery in Lake Wales. Fresh fish never frozen. Fun and casual atmosphere. Lunch and dinner menu with daily specials. Mon. 4pm to 9pm. Tues. - Saturday 11:30am to 9pm. Closed Sun. Must Try: Shrimp or Fresh Grouper 802 Henry St., Lake Wales (863) 676-6361

JAY BEES RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

We take pride in our welcoming environment, friendly service and famous burgers. Come in and check our daily lunch and dinner specials. Weekend specials. Prime rib, frog legs, fried shrimp and catfish. Must Try: Homemade Pies 8675 Hwy 60 East, Lake Wales 863-696-1901, Find us on Facebook

WINTER HAVEN 326 BISTRO PIZZERIA

Bistro Pizzeria shares the art of perfectly rendered simplicity. Wood burning oven, pizza by the slice, made to order specialty pizzas. Lunch & dinner menu. Warm & casual dining atmosphere. Must Try: Classic Pizza Napoli 326 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven 863-875-4894 www.arabellas.us/bistro

APPLE LOUNGE & GRILL

#1 Happy Hour Monday-Friday 11am-7pm. $1 Taco Tuesdays! Wings, Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads, Fried Pickles, Chicken Fingers, Nachos and much more! Open Mic Night every Tuesday. Winner of the people’s choice Wing Fling 2011 Wing Champs! Come try em’ yourself. Must Try: Famous Wings 2803 Recker Hwy, Winter Haven 863-291-0340

HARRY’S OLD PLACE

Serving up a large selection of fresh fish for over 27 years! Where the fish is always de-lish! Open for lunch and dinner. Great seafood menu also includes shrimp, scallops, mussels, oysters, crab legs, "fish of the day" board, steaks, chicken, pasta dishes, sandwiches, soups/chowders. Restaurant is located on the shores of Lake Ned in beautiful Winter Haven with a quaint pet friendly outdoor patio. Full bar available. Less than a mile from LEGOLAND. Kid's menu also available. Must Try: Grouper in a Bag, the Broiled Seafood Combo and award winning Key Lime Pie! 3751 Cypress Gardens Rd., Winter Haven 863-324-0301 www.harrysoldplace.com

RICK'S BAR-B-Q

Featuring delicious barbecue the entire family can enjoy! Serving up great food in downtown since 2011. Our barbecue is hand rubbed with dry seasonings, smoked over hickory wood and cooked all night. Our pulled pork and savory “fall off the bone” style ribs have proven to be favorites for our customers. Eat in, take out or have us cater your next event. On-site banquet room available for private parties; seats up to 60. Tues & Wed 11-3 pm, Thurs to Sat 11-8 pm. Must Try: Brisket! But only on Fridays...while it lasts! And ribs, of course! 204 6th St SW • 863-299-0354 FB@lickthebone • www.ricksbarbq.com

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ARABELLA’S

Enjoy great food, great games and great times in a family-friendly atmosphere. As your sports headquarters, ESPN, NFL & MLB ticket available on 14 flat screen TV’s. Daily lunch specials Mon-Fri from 11-2 pm only $5.99. Open 7 days a week. Appetizers, Sandwiches, Wraps, Salads, Burgers, Pizza & Wings. Full liquor with Happy Hour Mon-Sat from 3-6 pm. Must Try: Jumbo Wings & Pizza 5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 324-7524

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S

THE TWISTED PROP BAR & GRILLE

We offer the best Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, created from the freshest ingredients. Enjoy a cocktail before or after dinner in our chic Ave Bar. At Arabellas, our dedicated service and inviting ambiance makes us the premier choice for your lunch or dinner destination. Must Try: Bananas Foster prepared table side 346 W. Central Ave. Winter Haven 863-293-1797 • www.arabellas.us Locally owned sports pub with 30 TVs and full bar. Lunch value combos Mondays-Fridays until 3pm. Award winning jumbo wings with famous sauces and dry rubs. Fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, tacos and dinner entrees available. Weekday Values: Mon. Burgers, Tues. Tacos, Wed. Wings, Thurs. Fajitas, Fri. Surf & Turf. See ya at Beefs! Must Try: Award Winning Wings and Burgers 300 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 293-9464 • www.beefobradys.com

Winter Haven's newest casual bar & grill nestled on Lake May. Enjoy burgers, wings, wraps, sandwiches and cold beer in a picturesque setting on the Chain of Lakes. Happy hour on beer & wine is Monday to Friday from 2-7 pm. Indoor dining, Patio dining, Outdoor dining and Pet Friendly. Boat dock with multiple slips available. Stop in by car or by boat to enjoy! Hours: Mon-Thurs, 11-9 pm. Fri & Sat, 11-10 pm. Sun 12-8 pm. Facebook for more info. Must Try: Chicken Wings & Burgers 615 7th ST SW (863) 293-1937

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Dark Sky Festival & Star Party Returns To Bok Tower Gardens Special to T&T Mag Explore the skies by the light of the Milky Way at the Dark Sky Festival & Star Party at Bok Tower Gardens on Saturday, January 25. The festival is included in general admission and is free to members. Speakers begin at 4 P.M., and the gate closes at 9:30 P.M. Highlights of the festival include learning about the night sky with leading astronomers, nocturnal animal encounters, costumed characters, Orlando Science Center discovery stations, and a special astronomy-inspired carillon concert. This year’s stellar line-up of scientists will discuss a variety of topics, including space exploration and the mysteries of the universe. Local astronomers will have telescopes on display for stargazing, and Star Wars-inspired characters from the 501 Legion will also be joining the out-of-this-world fun! ABOUT LIGHT POLLUTION AND THE EFFECTS OF SKYGLOW According to the International DarkSky Association (IDA), more than 80% of the world's population experiences light-polluted skies, and 99% of Americans are experiencing the harmful effects. Darkness not only adds to the aesthetic qualities of the wildness, but it EXPECT MORE... GET MORE... WE DELIVER!

also is essential to the health of wildlife and humans. Central Florida is listed as one of the world’s hot spots for artificial light pollution. In anticipation of the festival, an IDA representative measured the level of artificial light above Bok Tower Gardens. The Gardens are only three points higher than the darkest spot on the globe, and the Milky Way was visible to the naked eye. Throughout history, humans have evolved to the rhythm of sunlit days and nights known as circadian rhythm or more commonly known as a “biological clock.” However, with the spread of artificial lighting, most humans no longer experience darkness. Research published by Harvard University suggests that artificial light (especially blue LED lighting) at night can negatively affect human health, increasing risks for obesity, depression, sleep disorders, diabetes, breast cancer, and more. From a health perspective, exposure to light pollution has been found to reduce the production of the hormone Melatonin, which induces sleep, boosts the immune system, lowers cholesterol, and helps the functioning of the thyroid, pancreas, ovaries, testes and adrenal glands. The dark-sky movement aims to educate about the importance of suppressing light pollution and celebrating the wonder of our solar system and beyond.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS • James Webb, Astronomy Concert – 4 P.M. • Francine Prager, Bats of the World – 5 P.M. • Russell Romanella, Human & Robotic Exploration of Space – 5:30 P.M. • Mark Marquette, Exploring the Moon in Your Backyard – 6:30 P.M. • Derek Demeter, Solving the Mysteries of the Universe – 7 P.M. • James Webb, From Factory to the Edges of the Visible Universe – 8 P.M. • Mark Marquette, Starry Nite Live! – 8:30 P.M. • Orlando Science Center Digital Planet: 6 P.M., 7 P.M. & 8 P.M. • Evening Carillon Concert with Geert D’hollander: 8 P.M. CONTINUOUS EVENING EXHIBITS

• Astronomer and telescopes in the Astronomy Meadow: 6-9:30 P.M. • Orlando Science Center Hands On Science: 6-9 P.M. • Owl Encounter: 6-9 P.M. • Bat Encounter: 6:30– 8:30 P.M. • 501st Legion Characters – 6-9 P.M.

JANUARY 2020

REVERSING HOLIDAY WEIGHT GAIN

Which Diet Is The Best? By Amy Sumerlin

It’s an American tradition: We spend a month bingeing on cookies, cocktails, and stuffing, and on January 1, Resolution #1 is to somehow find our way back into the skinny jeans, pronto. But How? But let’s face it — there’s a wildly overwhelming amount of information on the Internet about how to get in shape, and this endless amount of advice – including many new trends – can be just plain confusing. A new fad diet seems to pop up every day. Let’s look at a couple. GOING MEATLESS: THE PLANT BASED CRAZE Vegans and vegetarians have been around seemingly forever, but the term “Plant-based” is newer to the weight loss conversation. In fact, you may have first heard about it this year when Burger King introduced their Impossible Burger. Since then, sales for meatless beef, meatless chicken, egg-less eggs, and dairyfree dairy are booming, spiking more than 11% compared to 2018. What’s it all mean? Vegans abstain from eating animal byproducts. Vegetarians don’t consume meat. “Plant-based” is more flexible; it doesn’t mean you never eat meat or dairy, just that you choose some of your foods from plant sources. You could give plant-based a whirl on Meatless Monday, for example. MEATLESS MONDAYS You may think going meatless one day per week is something new, but no. During World War I, Woodrow Wilson asked Americans to eat meatless one day per week and then one meatless meal each day to reduce consumption of key staples and avoid rationing. This newest iteration, Meatless Monday, isn’t new, either. Launched in 2003, Meatless Monday is a non-profit initiative of The Monday Campaigns. This campaign works in collaboration with the Center for a Livable Future (CLF) at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. They believe that going meatless once a week may reduce the risk of conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. Additionally, they say that a Meatless Monday should reduce our carbon footprint and save resources including fossil fuels and fresh water. WHERE TO GO IF YOU WANT TO (TRY) EATING MEAT FREE FAST FOOD I already mentioned Burger King’s Impossible Whopper. While I have not tried it myself, friends I know who have tried it say that it looks and tastes remarkably like a “real” Whopper, down to the

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new year, new you signature BK sear marks. The launch of this burger was remarkably successful – so much so that BK has announced that it will be testing three additional meatless burgers in select markets. If you are more of a Hardee’s fan, stay tuned. In October, they rolled out a couple of plant-based items (a Beyond Thickburger and a Beyond Sausage Biscuit for breakfast) in select markets – and if successful, will roll out nationwide. If you got excited when I said breakfast, head to Dunkin’ now. They are the first nationwide fast food restaurant to offer the Beyond Breakfast Sausage sandwich. According to their website, the Beyond Sausage Sandwich has 29% less total fat, 33% less saturated fat and fewer calories, cholesterol and sodium than a traditional Dunkin’ Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich.

butter, and chocolate almond milk. 371 3rd St. NW, Winter Haven. (863) 280-6346.

WHAT’S IN THIS STUFF? The Beyond Breakfast Sausage, for example, is made of peas, mung beans, rice and sunflower to provide the protein and coconut oil to provide juiciness.

ANOTHER TREND TO LOOK AT: INTERMITTENT FASTING

AND WHEN YOU DON’T WANT FAST FOOD, HIT THESE SPOTS BLACK & BREW I love this coffee house/bistro just for its vibe, but it also offers great options to be meatless for a meal. The Veggie Medley sandwich has Gorgonzola cheese and a host of yummy veggies including pickled red & green peppers, pressed on ciabatta bread. Or, try a grown-up grilled cheese with spinach, caramelized red onions, white cheddar, and Gorgonzola. Yum! They also have several soup options that are completely vegetarian. 205 E Main St, Lakeland. (863) 682-1210. THE JUICE BOX One of my friends swears by this place. Think organic juices, smoothies, and a rotating menu of vegetarian and vegan food. 4295 S Florida Ave, Lakeland. (863) 225-5961. PALACE PIZZA Craving pizza? Palace offers a variety of veggie combos that you can order by the slice, plus they also offer a few vegetarian salads. Pasta your thing? Try their vegetable lasagna or eggplant parmigiana. 114 S Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. (863) 688-0045. SAKURA If it’s sushi you’re thinking about, head to Sakura in Winter Haven. They have eight different vegetable sushi rolls, plus edamame, salads, and vegetable fried rice. Go between 4:30-6 pm, MondayThursday for their Happy Hour pricing. 787 3rd St SW, Winter Haven. (863) 299-3388. BAMBU CAFÉ Bambu offers made to order juices, infused waters, and fruit and veggie smoothies. Soups (including several vegan options) are house made, with organic broths and vegetables; most are dairyfree and low sodium. (Try the kale.) Save room for a smoothie for dessert – my favorite? The Reese’s Cup, which is made from banana, organic peanut EXPECT MORE... GET MORE... WE DELIVER!

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND ABOUT THE PLANT-BASED TREND When dieticians say eat more plants, they are talking about whole foods, fruits, and vegetables that come directly from the earth to your kitchen. Those faux burgers and sausages? Heavily processed, and processed foods, meatless or not, should be eaten in moderation. Plus, those engineered meats can be high in sodium and have more calories and higher saturated fat than a burger made from lean ground beef…. Just don’t assume because it’s vegan, it’s automatically healthy.

This is an eating pattern… you cycle between periods of fasting and eating… and it’s gotten a lot of press lately, too. It doesn’t specify which foods you should eat but rather when you should eat them. METHODS There are several different ways of doing intermittent fasting (IF) — all of which involve splitting the day or week into eating and fasting periods. Skip breakfast a lot? You may already be practicing IF. Here are the most popular methods: • 16/8 method: Skip breakfast and restrict your daily eating period to 8 hours, such as 1–9 p.m. This is the most popular method. • Eat-Stop-Eat: This involves fasting for 24 hours, once or twice a week. •The 5:2 diet: With this method, you consume only 500–600 calories on two non-consecutive days of the week and then eat normally the other five days. Full disclosure: Hubby tried the 16/8 method this past summer and lost more than 10 pounds! TRIED & TRUE WAYS TO LIGHTEN UP

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EAT HEALTHY FATS Fat is often the first thing people cut when weight loss is on their mind, but healthy fats help you lose weight. Foods like olive oil, avocados and nuts will help you stay fuller longer and decrease cravings.

JUST WALK I’ve been singing this song since I owned my first Fitbit years ago. Walking is a great way to burn calories, and anyone can do it – you don’t need to be in great shape, and you don’t need any special equipment. STAY HYDRATED Your body needs water for every function – including weight loss. People who are not adequately hydrated generally have higher body mass indexes (BMIs) and are more likely to be obese. CUT BACK ON REFINED CARBS Refined carbs had their fiber and other nutrients removed. White flour, pasta and bread lead this list. They are digested quickly and only keep you full for a short period of time – which leads to more calories consumed. Instead, choose complex carbohydrates like oats, grains like quinoa and barley, or veggies like carrots and potatoes. UPDATE YOUR PLATE Switch out your 12-inch dinner plate for a slightly smaller 10-inch one. Research shows that this will encourage you to serve yourself a smaller portion of food. If you do this for every meal of the day, you could cut around 500 calories. Winning the weight game can be a challenge. I hope these tips and suggestions can help you Lighten Up for the New Year! Here are also a few upcoming events that can help pave your way to a healthier future... VEGGIE EVENTS AT BOK TOWER GARDENS VEGGIE FEST WEEKEND: Jan 31- Feb 2. Join Certified Vegan Lifestyle and Educator Coach Naomi Green in the Outdoor Kitchen for a weekend series of vegan cooking workshops. Naomi specializes in helping people adapt for serious health benefits through her popular cooking workshops, parties and corporate wellness program.

Many nutritionists believe that you really shouldn’t try anything drastic – like going completely plant-based or intermittent fasting when you first attempt to lose weight – you could be setting yourself up for failure. Rather, start with small, healthy changes that add up, like the following:

VEGGIE FEST: Plant-Based Pizza Pie & Antipasto Dinner: Jan 31, 6-8 P.M. Master the magic of turning nuts into vegan cheese and watch how we make mouthwatering vegan pizza in an outdoor pizza oven AND on the grill while you enjoy a bountiful plant-based antipasto meal and sip a vegan wine. Registration required. $55 members/$65 nonmembers.

DITCH SUGAR Added sugar is a major reason for weight gain and health problems like diabetes and heart disease, and any food high in sugars tend to be very low in the nutrients your body needs. Sometimes, foods promoted as “healthy” or “organic” can be very high in sugar. Read the labels!

VEGGIE FEST: Vegan Chili & Fresh Winter Sangria: Feb 1, 3-4:30 P.M. Learn how to throw down a quick, delicious vegan chili made using the Instant Pot while you watch us prepare a freshmade vegan sangria drink for a hot snack on a cool afternoon. Samples included. $35 members/$45 non-members.

CHANGE YOUR COFFEE ORDER If you typically begin the day with a 16-ounce latte with whole milk, switch to a 12-ounce cup with coconut milk instead. This cuts calories (560 in a week) and should help raise your “good” cholesterol.

VEGGIE FEST: ChickPea Smash Brunch Munch Demonstration: Feb 2, 11:30 A.M. – 1 P.M. You have never tasted anything like this: an amazing vegan sandwich mash we will show you how to love without the bread, meat or mayo. $30 members/$40 non-members. JANUARY 2020

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Arts, Crafts, Festivals & Expos

JAN 2

– After Hours at the Museum. The first Thursday of each month Polk Museum of Art is open until 8 pm. Enjoy the Curator Tour at 6 pm. Thurs, 5-8 pm. Located Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College, 800 E Palmetto St, Lakeland. PolkMuseumofArt.org

JAN 17

to 19 – Central Florida Comic Con. An event for fans of comics, toys, TV, film, art, gaming, and all other things considered ‘nerdy. ‘ It’s a great place to meet with actors, comic book creators, and other fans. Nerd Street Wrestling located in Sikes Hall on Fri from 4-10 pm. Central Florida Comic Con Expo located in Exhibit Hall Sat from 10-6 pm and Sun from 10-4 pm. Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri-Sun. Cost - $15, $20, $30, $75 plus parking. CentralFloridaComicCon.com (Kids 10 & under free).

JAN 18

– Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Parade. Remembering the Journey: the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade. The Community is invited to join us as we celebrate the Dream of Martin Luther King Jr. Churches, organizations, daycares, fraternities, sororities, dance groups, bands, and businesses will stroll down Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue during this community event. Route: The parade begins at Providence and West 14th Street and ends at MLK Avenue and 2nd Street., Lakeland. Sat, 11-1 pm. Free to attend. Contact Natalie Gallon at natalie.gallon@lakelandgov.net to participate.

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- Lakeland Food Truck Rally. Presented by Downtown Lakeland. 20+ food trucks line up around Munn Park to sell their unique cuisine every second Thursday, 6-9 pm. Located downtown Lakeland, 201 E. Main Street.

– Farm To Table Dinner With Chef Amy Freeze “Fire & Ice”. Join World Food Championships Chef Amy Freeze for an eclectic evening in the Outdoor Kitchen celebrating opposites: hot & cold, sweet & spicy. You get the idea! Menu includes sweet & spicy pickles, orange cognac salad, espresso rubbed skirt steak over a polenta cake and adobo cream sauce, fire & ice sangria and crème brûlée fired live. Meal is served with flavored tea, water, seasonal craft beers, and wine. Located at Bok Tower Gardens. Thurs, 6-8 pm. Cost - $50 members/$60 non-members. BokTowerGardens. org

JAN 17

- Main Street Bartow Friday Fest. A downtown street party, third Friday each month, featuring a live band, food & beverages, open car cruise-in, and activities for children. Different theme each month. Located E. Main Street, Bartow. Fri, 6-9 pm.

JAN 17

– Tin Can Tourist! Come to downtown Bartow to show off your Vintage RV and Cars! Campers will be on display for our Friday fest 6-9 pm, as well as the following Saturday 9am-4pm. Looking for Campers. Contact Main Street Bartow to save a spot. Located Main Street, 180 S Central Ave, Bartow. Fri, 6-9 pm.

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– Cypress Gardens Ski Show. Free ski show 3rd Saturday of each month. Concessions available. Bring a blanket or chair for seating. Located MLK Jr Park, Lk Silver, Winter Haven, Sat at 5 pm. (holiday themed) – History Center Architectural Tour. Tour offered on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Explore the Polk County History Center during a family friendly architectural tour and learn more about Neo-Classical architecture, the construction of the building and the stories behind the iconic Old Polk County Courthouse. Sat, 11-12 pm. Call (863) 534-4386 for more info.

JAN 18

& 19 – Central Florida Arms Show. Presented by the Lakeland Rifle & Pistol Club. One of the largest show sin the southeast. 600 tables and hundreds of exhibitors. Concealed weapons classes daily. Located Sun ‘n Fun, 4175 Medulla Rd, Lakeland. Sat 9-5 pm and Sun 9-3 pm. Free parking. LakelandGunClub.com

JAN 20

– Chow Down in Lake Wales. Enjoy some of the best food trucks in Central Florida. Very meal freshly prepared and cooked to order. Bring your appetite, lawn chair and sit back and relax. The Chow Down Food Trucks are at Lake Wailes Park, 205 N 5th Street, Lake Wales on the 3rd Monday of the month from 5-9 pm.

JAN 25

– Harmony Dark Sky Star Party. Learn about the night sky with astronomers, meet animals who survive in the dark, and enjoy

a special astronomy inspired carillon concert during Harmony Dark Sky Star Party. Darkness adds to the aesthetic qualities of the wildness and is important to the health of wildlife. As most of the world faces the effects of artificial light pollution, the Dark Sky Party aims to educate visitors about the importance and magic of natural darkness. Learn how you can make the darkness enjoyable and safe for all Earth’s inhabitants. Located at Bok Tower Gardens, Lk Wales. Sat, 3-10 pm. Cost – General Admission. BokTowerGardens.org

JAN 28

& 29 – Snowbird Extravaganza. Enjoy exhibits showcasing products & services, seminars, live entertainment and free giveaways. North America’s largest mature lifestyle show. Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Tues & Wed, 9-4:30 pm. SnowbirdExtravaganza.com

JAN 30

– Cracker Culture: Florida Pioneer Dinner & Swamp Cabbage Dinner. Central Florida food and culture collide in this program dedicated to celebrating the history and future of Florida’s culinary pathways. Learn about Florida history while enjoying a traditional “cracker” meal. Florida pioneer Clayton Woodard will demonstrate how to harvest and prepare a uniquely native Florida dish made from our state tree: Swamp Cabbage. Bok Tower Gardens’ own Chef Matt Fulwood of the Blue Palmetto Cafe will create a traditional Florida meal featuring swamp cabbage and a fusion of dishes from our delicious past. Meal will be served with iced water, wine and craft beer. Located at Bok Tower Gardens. Thurs, 6-8 pm. Cost - $55 members/$65 non-members. BokTowerGardens.org

JAN 31

to FEB 2 – Gator Cutlery Club. 42nd Annual Custom, Modern & Antique Knife Show. Auction is Saturday night at 7 pm. Raffle; win custom, handmade knives. Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri 10-5 pm, Sat 9-5 pm, Sun 9-3 pm. Cost – $5 1-day pass, $8 2-day pass, $10 3-day pass. GatorCutlery.com

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– First Friday: Mardi Gras in Munn Park. Join us a new First Friday theme--Mardi Gras in Munn Park--sponsored by Catholic Charities, Polk County Ministries. Enjoy food, drinks, beads, and more! Located Downtown Lakeland, Munn Park. Fri, 6-9 pm. Want to reserve a space in Munn Park for your “krewe” and help “bead the crowd?” Contact Renee at 407-451-5315 or email Renee.Baker@cflcc. org

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– Florida Frag Swap. A saltwater show; coral, fishes, goods and equipment. Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sat, 11-5 pm. Cost – Adults $10. Local Reef/Aquarium Society Member $5. Kids 12 & under free.

Main Street Bartow Farmers’ Market – Wednesdays. The Farmers Market vendors offer a wide variety of products including produce, dips and soup mixes, jams, jellies, pickles, honey, pies, candied apples, relishes, pecan and peanut brittle, and crafts. Food vendors available. Located Fort Blount Park at the corner of Main Street and Broadway Ave, Bartow. Wed, 10-2 pm. Facebook@BartowFarmersMarket Flea & Farmers Market at Visitor Information Center – Thursdays. Featuring a variety of vendors offering local produce, handmade crafts and more. Located at Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center, 101 Adventure Court, Davenport (by US Hwy 27). Thurs, 9-3 pm. Lakeland Cruiser’s Car Club – Fridays. Weekly open car show. Come on down to show off your vehicle! Guests will enjoy New, Old, Experimental, Antique, Ancient, Two-Wheelers and Rat Rods. Free registration, trophy’s, door prizes, “share-the-wealth” drawing and 50s/60s music. Money raised benefits the Florida Baptist Children’s Home. NEW location Big Lots parking lot 4233 South Florida Ave, Lakeland. Fri, 5-9 pm. Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market – Saturdays. We have an exceptional variety of local vendors who offer fresh produce, seafood, pastries, breads, desserts, local honey, artisans, and crafts, to name a few. We are part of the FAB (Fresh Access Bucks) program that assists those in the SNAP/EBT program by encouraging healthy behaviors by making fresh, local produce more affordable and accessible to SNAP customers. Stop by the Market Information Booth for more details! Located N. Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. Sat, 8 am-1 pm.

JAN 11

- Downtown Bartow Antique Fair & Collectibles Market. Held the 2nd Saturday of each month, antique vendors set up along the sidewalks in downtown Bartow. No charge for public; $20 for vendors. Located E Main Street, Bartow. Sat, 8-2 pm.

JAN 11

& 25 - Lake Wales Farmers’ Market. The Lake Wales Farmers’ Market features locally grown produce and more on the 2nd/4th Saturday of each month. Located Park Ave & Stuart Ave, Lk Wales. Sat, 9-1 pm.

JAN 11

& 25 – 2nd & 4th Saturday Markets In Downtown Winter Haven. FREE community events, family and pet friendly. Local vendors offering: fresh & organic greens, raw local honey, food trucks, kettle corn, antiques, art painting, jewelry, all natural & organic body care products, wooden furniture, balloon artists, facial paintings, local crafts, fair trade, baby dresses, third party networks, non-profit, local businesses, cold treats, jams & jellies, baked goods, cottage products, live music, book signing, and more! Located downtown Winter Haven, 41 5th ST NW, Winter Haven. Sat, 9-3 pm.

JAN 18

- Uptown Yard Sale & Flea Market. Bartow’s monthly Uptown Yard Sale & Flea Market is held on the 3rd Saturday of each month, along the 300 block of East Main Street in downtown Bartow. Sat, 8-1 pm.

JAN 22

– Moonlight Market. Monthly Moonlight Market at GRB in Downtown Winter Haven; 4th Wednesday! Coming in from all over Central Florida, vendors set up shop just

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for you from 6-9pm! Items range from handmade soy candles, unique stained glass, to honey, avocados, and freshly baked bread. Check our website to see which food truck we’ll have out! Swing on by, shop, sip & eat local! Located Grove Roots Brewing Company, 302 3rd St SW, Winter Haven. Wed, 6-9 pm. GroveRoots.com

JAN 25

- Lake Wales Car Show. Display of custom, classic, street rods, & antique cars and trucks in Historic Downtown Lake Wales on the 4th Saturday every month. Stroll and admire the cool antique, custom and classic cars of yesteryear while enjoying music, enchanting shops, and the unique restaurants of charming downtown Lake Wales. Located East Stuart Ave, Lk Wales. Sat, 4-8 pm.

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- 17th Annual Travel & Cruise Expo. Hosted by Travel & Cruise World. Travel show specials. On-site bookings. Cruise line and tour operator reps on hand for questions. Enjoy seminars throughout the expo presented by Scott Moore. Free admission. Free Parking. NEW location at Heartland Church in downtown Winter Haven; 225 Ave B NW. TravelAndCruiseWorld.com for more info or (863) 295-9017

Concerts & Theatre

JAN 4

– Uncle John’s Band; Grateful Dead Experience. Re-creating that 1977 concert at the (then) Lakeland Civic Center… Uncle John’s Band, formed in 1989 in Clearwater, Florida, has kept the Grateful Dead fire aglow in the Southeast for nearly three decades. With three generations of fans spread across the U.S., UJB has provided thousands of deadheads with their weekly dose of authentic live Dead music. Located in the Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sat, 7:30 pm. Cost – GA $29.77 plus parking. RPFundingCenter.com JAN 6 – A Bronx Tale. Three years ago, Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri teamed up with Academy Award® winner Robert De Niro, Tony® Award winner Jerry Zaks and Tony® Award nominee Sergio Trujillo to create this streetwise musical based on Palminteri’s true life story. A Bronx Tale, Broadway’s hit crowd-pleaser, takes you to the stoops of the Bronx in the 1960s, where a young man is caught between the father he loves and the mob boss he’d love to be. Located in the Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Mon, 7:30 pm. Cost - $77, $64, $59 plus parking. RPFundingCenter.com

JAN 8

- Blackbird. Written by Scottish playwright David Harrower. It was inspired in part by the crimes of sex offender Toby Studebaker, and depicts a young woman meeting a middle-aged man fifteen years after being sexually abused by him when she was twelve. Winner of the Olivier Award for Best Play, Blackbird is a deeply complex portrayal of two people whose ruined lives… Wed, 7:30 pm. Located Lake Mirror Theatre, 121 S Lk Ave, Lakeland. Adults $10. Rated MA. Lakelandcommunitytheatre.com

JAN 9

to 26 – I Love You, You’re Perfect Now Change. A witty musical review that tackles modern love in all its forms. From the perils and pitfalls of the first date to marriage, children and the twilight years of life. Set in the modern world and told in a series of vignettes and songs, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change traces the overall arc of relationships throughout the course of a life. Located Theatre Winter Haven, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven.

Cost – Adults $28, Students $25. Thurs & Fri, 7:30 pm. Sat & Sun, 2:30 & 7:30 pm. TheatreWinterHaven.com

Located at the Lake Wales Arts Center, 1099 FL-60, Lk Wales. Sat, 6 pm. Cost $10-$15. LakeWalesArtsCouncil.org

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– Three Dog Night Tribute. Megaphonic celebrating the music of Three Dog Night. Located Ritz Theatre, 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven. Fri, 8 pm. Cost $15, $20, $25. www.RitzWinterHaven.com

JAN 14

– Back To The 70s Tribute Carpenters Once More. Come celebrate one unforgettable voice and one unforgettable duo with the sounds of Carpenters Once More. Branson’s 2016 Tribute Show of the Year, and Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence Winner vocalist Diana Lynn portrays pop star Karen Carpenter like none other. From the birth of this dynamic brother / sister duo to the last of their public performances, the heartwarming production highlights hits like Yesterday Once More, Top Of The World, Close To You, We’ve Only Just Begun, Mr. Postman, and many more. Located Ritz Theatre, 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven. Tues, 8 pm. Cost $15, $20. www. RitzWinterHaven.com

JAN 17

– The Naked Magicians. With a Las Vegas residency, a season on London’s West End, and seen in 250+ cities across the globe...Australia’s The Naked Magicians is undoubtedly the world’s funniest and naughtiest magic show! 8+ only. Includes male nudity, sexual reference and coarse language...strap yourself in for a hilarious and unforgettable night. Located in the Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 7:30 pm. Cost - $73, $45, $38 plus parking. RPFundingCenter.com

JAN 17

– Comedy Night Stephen Netta. Steve Netta has performed across the nation and entertained our troops overseas. His act makes fun of pretty much everyone with him usually being seen as the person who is the butt of the joke. His down to earth humor has been enjoyed by thousands of people during his career. He reminds you of your next door neighbor who will make you laugh using his wit and sarcasm. You will feel right at home as he uses crowd work to involve you into the show so you can see the humor from his point of view. Hosted by Mike Lee and featuring Jeff Klein. Located Ritz Theatre, 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven. Fri, 8 pm. Cost $15, $20, $25. www. RitzWinterHaven.com

JAN 18

– Lakeland Opera: La Boheme. The opera that inspired the Broadway hit “Rent!” Giacomo Puccini’s timeless story of love and loss, La Boheme presents young, near-destitute artists in 1830’s Paris. Marcello, Rodolfo, Colline, Schaunard and of course the lovely Mimi, transport the audience into their Latin Quarter garret where the share the joys of love, the loneliness of life and the tragedy of death. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. The ISO’s annual opera production welcomes opera professionals to Lakeland for a two-week rehearsal and performance schedule, including special workshops for students. Located Branscomb Auditorium at Florida Southern College, Lakeland. Sat, 7 pm. Cost – Adults $25-$60. Students $15. LakelandOpera.com

JAN 18

– Jim Salestrom in Concert. Lake Wales Arts Center hosts Jim Salestrom for his “Denver, Dolly, and More” concert. James Kevin Salestrom is a Grammy Nominated American singer/songwriter. Salestrom was lead singer of the band Timberline from 1971 to 1977. Salestrom performed in Dolly Parton’s band from 1979 to 1991. As a solo artist, he has performed around the world.

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– The Doo Wop Project. Featuring stars of Broadway’s hits Jersey Boys, Motown: The Musical, Chazz Palminteri’s A Bronx Tale, and more the Doo Wop Project brings unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence to recreate -- and in some cases entirely reimagine -- some of the greatest music in American pop and rock history. Located in the Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sun, 6 pm. Cost - $59, $49, $39 plus parking. RPFundingCenter. com

JAN 21

– Tribute Tuesday Live: Tribute to James Taylor. A night of fantastic songs and brilliant guitar-work, all fronted by Greg Pitts, a performer who’s look and sound will take you back to the early days of James Taylor’s career. Located Ritz Theatre, 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven. Tues, 8 pm. Cost $15, $20, $25. www.RitzWinterHaven.com

JAN 23

– Waitress. Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as “The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie” and “Betrayed By My Eggs Pie.” Located in the Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Thurs, 7:30 pm. Cost - $77, $64, $59 plus parking. RPFundingCenter.com

JAN 24

– The Gala of The Royal Horses. Following in the family footsteps of seven generations, Rene Gasser has recreated a show for this tour, only previously seen at the famous riding schools in Vienna and Spain. The Royal Horses of Europe are some of the most celebrated in history, favored for centuries by royalty, equestrian riders and this performance celebrates the tradition, athleticism and grace of these revered creatures. Located in the Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 7 pm. Cost - $65, $40, $30 plus parking. RPFundingCenter.com

JAN 24

to 26 – Junie B. Jones Is Not A Crook. Something terrible happened to Junie B. Jones at school today! Someone stole her new furry mittens! So when Junie B. finds a wonderful pen of many colors, she should be allowed to keep it, right? Because finders keepers, losers weepers. A hilarious and heart felt tale based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park. Fri 6:30 pm, Sat 10:30 am & 6:30 pm and Sun 2 pm. Located Lake Mirror Theatre, 121 S Lk Ave, Lakeland. Adults $15, Children $12 (12 & under). Rated G. Lakelandcommunitytheatre.com

JAN 28

to FEB 2 – Menopause The Musical. Come Join Our Sisterhood! Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra and memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! See what millions of women worldwide have been laughing about for over 18 years! Located Ritz Theatre, 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven. Tues to Sun, 8 pm. Sat & Sun, 2 pm. Cost $15, $20, $25, $35, $45, $50. www.RitzWinterHaven.com

JAN 30

– Stomp. From its beginnings as a street performance in the UK, Stomp has grown into an international sensation over the past 20 years, having performed in more than

50 countries and in front of more than 24 million people. Synchronized stiff-bristle brooms become a sweeping orchestra, eight Zippo lighters flip open and closed to create a fiery fugue; wooden poles thump and clack in a rhythmic explosion, Stomp uses everything but conventional percussion instruments-dustbins, tea chests, radiator hoses, boots, hubcaps--to fill the stage with compelling and unique act that is often imitated but never duplicated. Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Thurs, 7:30 pm. Cost - $73, $59, $49 plus parking. RPFundingCenter.com

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– Piff The Magic Dragon, The Fun Size Tour. 50% Comedian. 50% Magician. 100% Dragon. After earning national acclaim as the standout star of NBC’s America’s Got Talent and Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Piff The Magic Dragon continues to win over audiences across the globe with his mythical mixture of wizardry, wit and sarcasm that ignites a oneof-a-kind comedy magic show you must see to believe! Joined by his trusty sidekick Mr Piffles, The World’s Only Magic Performing Chihuahua™, the dynamic duo performs nightly to sold out rooms at his residency at the world-famous Flamingo Casino in Las Vegas in the newly renamed Piff the Magic Dragon Theatre.Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sat, 7:30 pm. Cost - $73, $45, $34 plus parking. RPFundingCenter. com

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– The Brothers Four & The Limeliters. These two great Folk Revival era singing groups will play all of their well-known hits from the 60’s and then join together to play some of folk music’s iconic songs. If you are a child of the 50’s or 60’s or even just a fan of folk music in general, you will know every song that they perform during this very special evening. And Singing along is not just encouraged it’s required! Located Ritz Theatre, 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven. Thurs, 8 pm. Cost $20, $25, $35. www. RitzWinterHaven.com

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– The Texas Tenors. The most successful music group and third highest selling artist in the history of America’s Got Talent! The Texas Tenors are celebrating 10 years together by launching their “10th Anniversary Tour” for the 2019-2020 season. Earlier this year, they were honored to be included among the top 50 acts in the world and the only vocal group from the United States invited to compete on NBC’s primetime series America’s Got Talent: The Champions. Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Thurs, 7:30 pm. Cost – $73, $50, $41 plus parking. RPFundingCenter.com

Charity Events & Golf Tournaments

JAN 4

– Mutts and Movies. A fundraiser for The Humane Society of Polk County by the Law Enforcement Academy Class BLE1903. Details: Humane Society pet adoptions 1:30-4:30 pm, Kids Games, Silent Auction, Raffles, K9 Demonstration, CSI unit on hand, Drone Presentation, Chest of Cheer, Bake Sale, Food Vendors. Movie on the lawn starts at 5:30 pm. Showing “Zootopia” (bring chairs and blankets). Donations accepted benefitting the Humane Society of Polk County. Located Center for Public Safety, 1251 Jim Keene Blvd, Winter Haven. Sat, 1:30-8 pm. Free admission. For more info: Sgt Christine Ford 863-669-2909.

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By Elizabeth Morrisey A revolution to rise up and end violence against women will be reaching Polk County through Week of Love Feb. 8-15 in Winter Haven. 1 Billion Rising is a global mass action started on Valentine’s Day in 2012 to try and combat the problem of violence. The statistics are startling – one in three women around the world will be beaten or raped in her lifetime. That’s one billion women and girls. “This is casting a light on violence,” says Bernie Warren, an organizer of the event. “When people unite, we can start attacking it. When you are united, you have more power.” The Week of Love starts Feb. 8 with an art class at Winter Haven Library called Soul Collage from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. It’s a healing project in which the person selects random images and then puts them together. It helps people process their emotions and can provide them insight. On Feb. 9, Inside Out Yoga will host a class at 1 p.m. Proceeds from Week of Love will go to the Red Tent Initiative, a Lakeland-based program for survivors of abuse. “We are a network to help people go from being victims to survivors,” says Founder Alison FoleyRothrock. “We use the arts as a medium.” Foley-Rothrock says abuse is a societal issue. “We all have to work together. These issues affect over half of our population,” she explains. She started Red Tent in 2015 as a network of survivors and allies to help end abuse particularly in the forms of domestic violence, sexual abuse and human trafficking. Red Tent has assisted people with relocation, rental assistance, coordinating emergency shelter, transportation, food, clothing and legal services. Week of Love will also include a self 28 JANUARY 2020

defense class Feb. 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Winter Haven Library hosted by the Polk County Sheriff’s department. That evening, Sidestreet Studio in downtown Winter Haven will have a conversation on love event where healing can take place through poetry and spoken word. Feb. 11 is another yoga session at 7 p.m. and the next evening be sure to grab your tickets for the Vagina Monologues, performed by Theatre Winter Haven at the Ritz Theatre downtown. Eve Ensler wrote the Vagina Monologues after interviewing 200 women about sex, relationships and violence against women. Ensler is also the founder of 1 Billion Rising. On Valentine’s Day, Week of Love is holding a fundraiser at Jensen’s Corner Bar on 3rd St. SW with live music. “These events help get people’s attention and inspires those to take

action,” says Chuck Warren, with Sage-ing, a group of retired people who decided to take Week of Love on as a project. “I heard about 1 Billion Rising and was inspired by it.” 1 Billion Rising activists have been using dance as a way to inspire others. In 2012, Debbie Allen gifted her choreography for “Break the Chain” – an original dance that activists around the world have been using to express themselves. Winter Haven is also participating in “Break the Chain” as the week wraps up with a grand finale event in Central Park from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 15. Bernie Warren says awareness can be raised when people see the dance and hear the lyrics to help break the chain of violence. Anyone, children and adults, can participate in the performance Feb. 15. Practices will be held at Winter Haven Library every Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. from Jan. 11 to Feb. 8. The choreography will also be taught at Bethune Academy in Haines City Tuesdays and Thursdays Jan. 7 – Feb. 11 from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. “Dance is global,” she says. “The lyrics are empowering women and speaks to all, especially survivors.” The celebration Feb. 15 will have performances by LA Dance Studio and Bethune Academy, a drum circle will be held and organizations will be present with educational materials. The finale will be everyone coming together to perform “Break the Chain”. Foley-Rothrock, with Red Tent, says trauma affects everything. “It’s not just a women’s issue, but it’s a global issue that has to be addressed. People who are victims who don’t find healing will continue to carry it around or become abusers themselves. If we put a stop to it, it has a ripple effect.” For more information on the nation wide movement: OneBillionRising.org

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JAN 23

to 26 – Hope Kid Community Fair. 7th annual community fair. Fri night music at 7 pm. Sat music at 1:30 pm & 7 pm. Sun music at 1:30 pm & 5:30 pm. Proceeds go to help feed homeless kids on the weekend. Located 600 E 5th Street, Eagle Lake. Thurs & Fri, 5-10 pm. Sat & Sun, 12-10 pm. HopeKid.org

JAN 24

& 25 – Lakeland Pigfest. Join the Lakeland Pigfest Board of Directors and the over 150 competition barbecue teams for a weekend of good eatin’, good friends, and good tunes to benefit Lakeland-area charities as we kick off the Annual Lakeland Pigfest! Located Sun ‘n Fun, 4175 Medulla Rd, Lakeland. Fri 5-10 pm and Sat 10-5 pm. Cost - $5 (12 & under free). Contact: Info@lakelandpigfest.org

JAN 18

– Lakeland Magic vs Iowa Wolves. Basketball located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sat, 7 pm. RPFundingCenter.com

JAN 19

– Florida Tropics vs Orlando Seawolves. Indoor soccer located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sun, 3 pm. RPFundingCenter.com

– Florida Tropics vs St. JAN 25 Louis Ambush. Indoor soccer located at the RP Funding Center,

Lakeland. Sat, 5 pm. RPFundingCenter.com

– Lakeland Magic vs Capital FEB 1 City Go-Go. Basketball located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sat, 7 pm. RPFundingCenter.com

JAN 25

– Central Florida Rum & Food Experience. This benefit event, hosted by The Kiwanis Club of Lakeland, will be the ultimate rum event for rum drinkers, rum aficionados and rum lovers! Ticket includes rum & food tastings, demonstrations, live music. Located RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sat, VIP 3 pm and GA 4 pm. Cost – VIP $85, GA $60. 21+ event. RumAndFood.com

JAN 31

– Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Shooter Showdown. Sporting clays open to benefit the Foundation. The Shooter Showdown is an innovative charitable event for the outdoor enthusiast that aims to raise funds for Winter Haven Hospital patients. Whether you are a beginner or skilled shooter, join us for a fun and challenging tradition. Event includes lunch, giveaways, silent auction, raffle drawings and awards reception. Located 5000 Firetower Rd, Haines City. Fri, 11-5 pm. For event questions or to register, please call the Foundation office at (863) 292-4138.

FEB 8

– Flipping for Charities; Kiwanis Pancake Festival. 62nd Annual Kiwanis Pancake Festival is hosted by the Citrus Center Kiwanis Club. This year’s event is being presented by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union. In addition, Southern Homes of Polk County is a Diamond Sponsor along with Platinum Sponsors Detroit Tigers Foundation of Florida and Uncle John’s Pride. Located at Publix Field-Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland. Cost – Adults $8, Kids $4 (2-12 yrs). Family 4-pack $20. KiwanisPancakeFestival.com

Sports in Polk

JAN 10

– Lakeland Magic vs Westchester Knicks. Basketball located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 7 pm. RPFundingCenter.com

JAN 11

– Lakeland Magic vs Westchester Knicks. Basketball located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sat, 7 pm. RPFundingCenter.com

JAN 12

– Florida Tropics vs Orlando Seawolves. Indoor soccer located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sun, 3 pm. RPFundingCenter.com

JAN 14

– Lakeland Magic vs Delaware Bluecoats. Basketball located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Tues, 7 pm. RPFundingCenter.com

JAN 16

– Lakeland Magic vs Windy City Bulls. Basketball located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Thurs, 11 am. RPFundingCenter. com

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SMOKE ON THE WATER B B Q C O M P E T I T I O N Barbecue enthusiasts from all over the country flock to Winter Haven each year to prove that their barbecue is the best during this most popular barbecue competition. More than 80 teams from across the country will compete for the Florida State Grand Champion title. Unique entertainment includes; a Music Festival, an aerial flyover, ski shows and awards for the best chicken, ribs, pork, and brisket, which will be announced at 5:30 p.m on Saturday. As a Florida Barbecue Associationsanctioned event, Smoke on the Water serves as a qualifier for many of the world’s food championships including Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational and the Sonny’s Smokin’ Showdown Invitational. This little competition in the small town of Winter Haven draws in teams from all across

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the country, and with them, drawing in even larger crowds with larger appetites wanting to taste the best chicken, ribs, pork, brisket, and barbecue sauce. The event kicks off Friday evening with a sponsor dinner offering a sneak peek for sponsors, while also providing access to the public to preview what good eats to expect the very next day during the main event. If you want to avoid the crowds on Saturday, or are unable to attend on Saturday, come visit on Friday night. Aside from these good eats, attendees can also enjoy other festivities ranging from live music, fireworks, and even a ski show hosted by the Cypress Gardens Ski Team. With such a large competition drawing in an even larger crowd, the event also pulls in

a lot of revenue, the proceeds of which are donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Polk County. As one of their biggest fundraisers of the year, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Polk County rely heavily on the proceeds from this event. Such support comes two-fold: firstly from the volunteers lead by the Boys and Girls Club of Polk County board members, and also with the overall community support throughout the city and county, especially though the many business sponsors. 2400 Havendale Blvd. NW Winter Haven, FL 33881 Fri. Feb. 7, 6pm - 11pm; Sat. Feb. 8 , 10am - 5:30pm smokeonthewaterwh.com

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By Tracey Greene

CANELO

Welcome to 2020: Be a Doer not a Sayer It’s that time of year again when everyone casts out the old and looks to the new. Reflections of the past year and excitement to the incoming. With each year comes a “do over” of sorts. We make lists of everything we “want” for the new year: lose weight, pay off debt, be healthier, exercise more, volunteer more, get organized, make more money, go on a dream vacation, etc…everyone has a list, even if it’s a mental one. We resolve to DO better. To BE better. But then it seems that we settle back into that hum drum pattern of normalcy. Lists are made but resolutions are broken – quickly. I started thinking about my own resolutions, and how to get there. But, in all actuality changes can be hard, and overwhelming. This is why, in my opinion, we fail. Say you get overzealous and make a 2020 list that is 20 lines long, well there’s only 12 months in the year so do the math… that means we are going to be VERY aggressive with LOTS of changes in our life. This sets you up for failure. It’s easy to SAY you are going to do these changes but it’s harder to DO them. Putting the plan into action and keep doing them. So, for this year, I got an idea after seeing my friend’s calendar that she created to keep herself on track for December with her very busy work and holiday schedule. What if we do the same thing for our resolutions? Make a calendar and break it down so we can see it – to keep ourselves accountable, and to keep ourselves on track. She emailed me a version but MOST importantly she printed it out and put it on her frig as a daily reminder. It’s brilliant! I live by my online calendar every day, so why not use it to help better myself. Step

One will be creating my New Year’s Resolutions’ list. Step Two will be realistically creating a 12-month calendar that I can manage to: get resolutions started, resolutions achieved, and resolutions conquered! We all know that some resolutions are ongoing, but we must start somewhere. My top 3 resolutions are: back in gym, lose weight, get organized. Back in gym; while I know that it is unrealistic of me to think that I can just jump back into going to the gym 5-6 days a week. I can schedule (on my calendar) 2 days a week and go from there. Lose weight; getting back in the gym will help this one, but also removing the junk foods from the house will help. They seem to sneak into the house more and more starting in October…Cutting back on eating out and eating from a drivethrough will also help! Getting organized; this is one of my biggest and a multi-part resolution. My friend always says that when she started getting her life organized it was a transcending moment. This is my number one FAIL! I will take this resolution in baby steps because it gets very overwhelming to me. I resolve to organize one part of my life each month. If I break it down smaller, I feel like it is an achievable goal. For January, my calendar will schedule a weekend to work on my bedroom closet. I want this organized, to get rid of ALL items that I do not use or wear and make room for everything; a place for everything and everything in its place. If I get this done in the month of January, I feel that it will be the best way to kick off MY new year in a very meaningful and positive way. My wish for all is to be a DOER not a SAYER. Actions always speak louder than words. Be the best you for 2020 and beyond… QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS Info@todayandtonight.com

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Canelo is a tan male Black Mouth Cur mix. He is approximately 6 months old. He has been neutered. He is a sweet and playful puppy that loves attention! Canelo is very loving and will play with children and other dogs. He enjoys car rides and is good in the bath. Canelo is a high energy puppy that likes to dig, jump, and run around so he will need lots of exercise, love and patience.

JAZZ

Jazz is a fawn female German Shepherd dog mix. She is approximately 5 months old. She is a big, playful cutie! She loves children but may try and jump on them. She has been around goats and chickens and enjoys playing with them. She loves meeting new people and enjoys a nice car ride. Jazz will need to be the only dog with a fenced in yard!

PAWS

Paws is a black and white female Domestic Medium Hair mix. She is approximately 3 months old. She has been spayed. Paws is a sweet purr machine! She is good with children and other cats. She enjoys getting attention and likes to play with jingle ball toys.

HOMER

Homer is a brown male Domestic Shorthair mix. He is approximately 5 months old. He is a shy and independent kitty that may take some time to warm up to you. He has been around children but has never been around dogs. Homer is good with some other cats as he came in with his sister.

The Humane Society of Polk County 3195 Dundee Road • Winter Haven, FL 33884 www.PolkNoKill.org • (863) 324-5227 Tuesday-Friday 11:30-6pm and Sat 10-4 pm.

Veterinarian of the Month Before becoming a 1998 University of Florida graduate, Dr. Mary McDaniel worked as a veterinary pharmaceutical representative. Her love for dogs traces back to when she was young and showed them. She’s always been fascinated with breeding dogs and is the only veterinarian in Florida endorsed by the ICSB, an international organization known for its very stringent breeding procedures. But McDaniel doesn’t want to just be known as a “breeding” vet, “I serve breeders, locals, and rescues equally. I love my job.” Lake Alfred Animal Hospital 105 E. Alfred Street, Lake Alfred, FL 33850

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BRAINEXCERCISE Sudoku Puzzle STRANGE BUT TRUE BY SAMANTHA WEAVER • It was Nobel Prize-winning French poet, journalist and novelist Anatole France who gave the following sage advice: “Never lend books -- nobody ever returns them; the only books I have in my library are those which people have lent me.” • One-quarter of the city of Los Angeles is taken up by automobiles. • Ancient Egyptian priests were bald. And not just on their heads -- they would pluck every hair from their bodies, including their eyebrows and eyelashes. • In many parts of Spain, Dec. 28 is traditionally observed as the Feast of the Holy Innocents. To celebrate, the young boys of a town gather together and light bonfires. One of them is designated as the mayor for the evening, and he goes about ordering citizens to do tasks such as sweeping the streets. Anyone who refuses is fined. • The deluge of mail around the holidays has been an issue longer than you probably realize. In 1822, the postmaster of Washington, D.C., was disgruntled by the surge and complained about having to hire 16 extra mail carriers. He wanted a law to be passed limiting the number of cards a person could send. • Have trouble remembering all the words to our national anthem? Be glad you’re not Greek -- their national anthem has 158 verses.

TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez

1. MOVIES: What was the name of the main character in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”? 2. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which U.S. president was the nation’s first known speleologist? 3. LANGUAGE: What does the Greek prefix “tele” mean in English? 4. MUSIC: What was the main title of the 1979 song that is popularly known as “The Pina Colada Song”? 5. PERSONALITIES: Which actress was born Betty Joan Perske? 6. MEDICAL: What is a more common name for the condition known as canities? 7. HISTORY: When did daylight savings time go into effect in the United States? 8. COMICS: Which newspaper did reporter “Brenda Starr” work for? 9. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel “Mrs. Dalloway”? 10. AD SLOGANS: Which laundry detergent introduced the “ring around the collar” campaign? Answers 1. Clark Griswold 2. Thomas Jefferson, who visited and mapped caves. 3. Distance 4. “Escape” 5. Lauren Bacall 6. Gray hair 7. 1966 8. The Flash 9. Virginia Woolf 10. Wisk

• If all the blood vessels in one human body were stretched out end to end, they would stretch all the way around the world.

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• The rivalry between those Ivy League giants, Harvard and Yale, is legendary. Not many people know, however, that Yale was founded by graduates of Harvard.

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On behalf of the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees, we would like to express our gratitude to the 2019 Gala sponsors.

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Lynn Oakley Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Trustee | Gala Planning Committee Chair

Silver Sponsors

SIX/TEN, LLC Tampa Electric Ms. Bet Tucker Dr. Peter & Lenore Verrill Wawa, Inc.

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Bronze Sponsors

Special Thanks

Adams Hall Schieffelin Smith, P.A. Sarah Jane Alexander Lance & Sherry Anastasio Aaron’s, Inc. BayCare Health System BB&T CenState Contractors, Inc. – Scott & Kim Short Central Florida Development Council, Inc. City of Winter Haven Cypress Trust Company Element Funding John H. Gray Alan & Beverly Gustafson Henkelman Construction, Inc. Cindy & Charles Henry Representative Sam Killebrew MEDNAX Services, Inc. Dr. Jamie & Stephanie Odom Polston Insurance Agency David and Lynn Polston

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