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2019 Polk Senior Games The Games are presented annually in cooperation with parks and recreation departments, sports and civic organizations, and over 700 volunteers. The two-week series of 100 athletic and recreational Olympic-style events promotes an active lifestyle for men and women, 50 and over, and contributes to the physical, mental and emotional health of the community. The annual Games attract about 2,500 seniors from Polk County, Florida, the United States and foreign countries. Competition, held at various locations throughout Polk County, is offered in Archery, Bag Toss, Basketball Shooting, Basketball 3 on 3, Billiards, Bocce, Bowling, Bridge, Checkers, Chess, Cribbage, Dancing, Darts, Euchre, Field Events, Fishing, Fly Casting, Golf Singles, Mixed Doubles Putt & Chip, Horseshoes, Lawn Bowling, Pepper, Pickleball, Pistol Shooting, Punt Pass Kick, Racquetball, Rifle Shooting, Road

Race 5K, Scrabble, Senior Smarts, Shuffleboard, Skeet Shooting, Sporting Clays, Softball, Sudoku, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track, Trap Shooting, and Walking. Gold, silver, and bronze medals are presented in each event and age division. The entry fee is $10 for the first event and $3 for each additional event up to a maximum of $28.

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Dates: February 23, 2019 to March 11, 2019. www.polkseniorgames.org

TID BITS TRACEY’S

By Tracey Greene

The Art Of Expression With the great technological advancements society makes, it seems as though we are losing while we are winning. I’m sure that many teachers across the U.S.A. would agree – at least partially. Or, at least the English teachers would. All of the bits and parts and motherboards and metal are cold, free from human expression. Free from feelings – good or bad. Humans are losing the art of knowing how to express themselves in a healthy manner. Whether it is through the arts; painting, sketching, drawing, coloring, singing, dancing – or merely through one of the oldest expressions… writing. Pen to paper. Fingers to a keyboard. People need to find a way to express themselves; for love and for hate. For happiness and for sadness. It’s the Yin to the Yang. People seem to be losing their ability to express one-on-one or in an intimate group. They now live in the virtual world of show and tell. Live large. Be the baller. Be self-centered and self-absorbed. But, it’s not really connecting and it’s not real. People need to learn to re-connect whether it be happy moments or angry moments. Find a healthy outlet. When I was a teenager and angry at the world – angry at my parents – just angry…as most teenagers go

through phases of. I would write. I’ve always kept some type of journal or notebook most of my life. During that teen phase, I would (mostly) write angry hateful letters spewing out all of the toxins from my being. They weren’t really meant for anyone else to read but just to write out all of the things that were bothering me as a youth. It was my therapy. It was very cathartic. As an adult, I’ve been lucky enough over the past 15 years to be able to use my column as an outlet of expression. Some have been well received and others not so much. But, it’s my expression, my release, and sometimes, still, my therapy. A wish that all find a healthy art of expression as a permanent way to feel alive inside and to remain human…to connect to one another, to the world, with an open heart and mind. “When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.” — Helen Keller “Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.” — Mother Theresa

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We are officially smooth sailing through the new year, can you believe it? Already February! Spring will be right around the corner and lots of local festivals are underway. February has always been a favorite month of mine, with so many upcoming things to do, it definitely keeps us all busy here at T&T Mag. Make sure to check out our monthly calendar and listings on our website www.todayandtonight.com where local readers and businesses have been listing events since we launched! It’s a great tool to figure out what’s going on each month and how to plan your weekend. Also, we can’t forget about Valentine’s Day on February 14th. Remember that special someone and also support our small businesses: shop, eat and play local right here in our own back yard! Browse through our February issue and check out what your best option might be. Maybe a romantic dinner for two or an evening theater show or maybe you just want to surprise that special someone with jewelry or a tasty treat. Just remember our local businesses and show them some Valentine’s LOVE too! Expect More, Get More, We Deliver. Chris Douglas Publisher/Editor

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The El Olivo Plate complete with Enchilada, Taco, Tostada and Tamale served with refried beans, rice and pico de gallo.

EL OLIVO Celebrates 30 Years In Downtown Winter Haven

Chicken Enchiladas with red sauce, topped with cheese and sour cream with refried beans and rice.

By Amy Sumerlin Photos By Chris Douglas El Olivo’s story is not just one of food, or family recipes. It’s a story of love. THE HISTORY “El Olivo is a family-owned business, started by my parents in 1988,” explained Blanca Villarreal, General Manager of the Mexican restaurant that recently celebrated its 30th anniversary in the Winter Haven community. Both of her parents – her father, Americo, and her mother, Paula – emigrated from Mexico with their families when they were very young; her father as a teenager and her mother as an infant. Both families came to the states, eventually settling in Polk County, as migrant workers. Her mother, however, had a passion for learning. “She didn’t graduate from high school because that’s just what the migrants did, especially then – quit school to begin earning money for the family,” continued Villarreal. Just because she left school, however, does not mean she quit learning. “She took courses at Ridge and Polk State,” Villarreal said, proudly. “And she always, always had books checked out at the library to learn more.” As a result of her self-education and determined spirit, her mother became a community activist for the area migrant community: She acted as a translator - Continued Page 8

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Chicken Quesadilla.

and assisted with their tax preparation, eventually opening the Rifle Range Tax Shop in Wahneta. LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT Paula and Americo met at a church function, “and they’ve always said that it was love at first sight,” Villarreal explained. The two married in 1986. And that, of course, is where the love story – their love, love for the family they created, and love for community – begins. You see, Paula had a dream: To open a restaurant. “Then you shall have a restaurant,” Americo said. In 1988, the pair opened El Olivo (named after Americo’s family ranch in Mexico) in a small location near Mama Dilos on Ave. A in Winter Haven. “My parents were the cooks, the dishwashers, the waiters – everything -- in those beginning years, and my older brother, who was 12 when they opened the restaurant, helped out, too,” she continued. When it was time to expand – they pair moved the operation to a larger locale across from what is now Longhorns. Although she was incredibly busy juggling the demands of family and the restaurant, Paula continued volunteering within her community. “My mother has a huge heart – if she can help somebody, she will.” One day, Paula found herself acting as a translator for a custody battle. “That custody battle was for me,” said Villarreal. Paula offered to take care of the child while the legal dealings ensued, and she was extremely pleased to bring a 10-month-old baby girl into her home, after a biological daughter of her own had passed away. “By the time the battle was over one year later, I was so attached to Paula and Americo that my biological mother – who knew that the couple had lost a child – allowed them to adopt me. And my parents have always been wonderful and included my biological mom in my life.”

Chicken Chimichanga served with refried beans and rice.

By 2014, Blanca joined her parents as a front-end manager, Americo was the chef, and Paula managed the business operations of the family-owned business – and still continued her activities as a volunteer, community activist, translator, and certified tax preparer. “There was never any doubt in our home that Mom was the provider,” Villarreal explained. It should come as no surprise, then, that the entire family was shaken to the core when Paula had a serious stroke three years ago. “She is my role model and my hero,” Villarreal stated. “It hurt to see her so sick.” “And until then,” she continued, “I still felt like a child. After that I – and everyone who worked at the restaurant – really had to step up and grow up.” You see, not only did the staff no longer have Paula to lean on; they did not have Americo, because Paula required his full-time care. “I am so proud of our employees,” she explained. Paula has improved over the last three years “but she still has bad days,” Villarreal said. THE FOOD You will find if you visit this quaint little Mexican restaurant that the menu hasn’t changed much in its 30-year history – because Paula and Americo had created it using tried-and-true family recipes, from both sides of the family. “My Dad is one of 11 children and his grandmother taught him how to cook, and my Mom’s mother taught her how to cook”. The only changes have come from Blanca’s suggestions: “I had customers requesting wheat (in

addition to corn) tortillas, and so now we do that, and we also added Ceviche, shrimp cocktail, to the menu – and that has been quite popular.” I have visited El Olivo numerous times over the years, and on a recent Friday night my hubby and my mom joined me there. As you can imagine, the Downtown Friday night crowd kept the place hopping, but we were seated quickly. My only disappointment that evening was that they were out of tamales, and I dearly love tamales. I settled for #32, which is the Chimichanga and Burrito ($13.29). Both authentic Mexican choices were great, and the pico de gallo that it came with was delicious. Hubby chose the El Olivo plate (#36, $12.79)— he was hungry. It comes with an enchilada, a taco, tostado, and, alas, a tamale – but they allowed him to substitute anything he wished, and he wished for a burrito. He too commented on the pico de gallo, and the tostado ended up being his favorite that night. As you can imagine after this generous meal, he received a box for leftovers. Mom ate a bit lighter that evening, ordering the beef Taco Salad (#9, $9.99). It was quite good – but again, this is for a small appetite – there was no box for leftovers. If I go again at lunch, I’d like to try this salad but carne asada as the protein – which runs a little extra, at $11.99. As you’ve probably guessed, each option is numbered, and the choices go up to #100. It was a big, well-loved, family recipe book. FMI: El Olivo, 223 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven. (863) 293-5885.

MORE MOVES The restaurant’s next move was in the “plaza next to the old bus station” on 6th St, and then to the location that is now Beef O’Brady’s on Cypress Gardens Blvd. Seventeen years ago, though, they found the location that was just the right fit: Downtown Winter Haven, right on Central Avenue. TRAGEDY STRIKES As you would imagine, the family settled into a rhythm.

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We Need a Boston Miracle for Gun Violence This month marks the one-year anniversary of the Parkland school shooting, which took the lives of 17 students and staff members. Since then, Americans still remain divided on how to stop such mass shootings. Democrats insist the solution is to implement stricter gun laws. Republicans insist the only way to stop a bad guy with a gun is with a good guy with a gun. The problem is that both parties focus on the tools used to carry out violence rather than the violence itself. What if instead of focusing on guns, we instead focused on the individuals most likely to commit violent acts? What if the solution was as simple as talking to them and dissuading them from committing violence? That may sound like a pipedream, but that idea worked so well to reduce Boston’s violent crime rates that it earned the name, “The Boston Miracle.” The story begins in the early 1990s, when the city suffered an epidemic of gang violence. Between 1987 and 1990, youth homicide increased by 230 percent, according to Wikipedia. When Rev. Jeffrey Brown started his ministry during that time, he knew all too well the violence permeating his city. He recalled how many neighborhoods were like “ghost towns” because children would not play in the streets. “You would listen in the neighborhoods on any given night, and to the untrained ear, it sounded like fireworks, but it was gunfire,” he said during a Ted Talk. “You’d hear it almost every night, when you were cooking dinner, telling your child a bedtime story, or just watching TV.” He tried to address the problem by preaching against violence in his sermons. However, as he continued to host more funerals for teenage boys rather than elderly seniors, he realized he needed to change his priorities. To address the violence in

his city, he needed to reach out to the people most likely to commit it. In 1996, Rev. Brown teamed up with other ministers, community leaders, and police officers to form a new project called “Operation Ceasefire.” According to the Huffington Post, they would “identify the young men most at risk of shooting someone or being shot, talked to them directly about the risks they faced, offered them support, and promised a tough crackdown on the groups that continued shooting.” This solution, while overtly simple, proved highly effective. Before Operation Ceasefire, Boston experienced 44 youth homicides per year. Two years after the program started, those numbers dropped to 10 deaths per year, and down to only one death two years later. Overall, youth homicide within the city declined by 63 percent, according to Wikipedia. So drastic was this change that Rev. Brown, in the Huffington Post, mentioned how “people were outside more, barbecuing in the park. At Halloween, kids were able to trick-ortreat on the streets again.” Many other cities took notice of this “Boston Miracle” and implemented similar programs with similar results. The Huffington Post reports that “Stockton saw a 42 percent reduction in monthly gun homicides over several years. Indianapolis experienced a 34 percent drop in monthly homicides. Lowell, Massachusetts, saw gun assaults fall by 44 percent.” One city considering a similar program is London, which, despite its strict gun laws, has high levels of crime—commited not with guns, but with knives! Gee, it’s almost as if guns don’t kill people, people do; and the best way to stop violence is to focus on people and not guns. Let’s hope London and other cities follow suit and experience a “Boston Miracle.” QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS Info@todayandtonight.com FEBRUARY 2019

Bryan Vincent and, his dad, Guy Vincent. Guy also works with Farmer Jack Produce everyday.

FARMER JACK PRODUCE 10 Years of Fresh Produce Fast!

by James Coulter

adult living facilities, if your establishment requires

or I make arrangements to get the produce I need.

photos by Chris Douglas

fresh produce fast, Farmer Jack is sure to deliver it

With other companies, you are [really] out of luck

to you as soon as the very same day, even as soon

if you run out of something.”

If you’ve ever enjoyed a garden salad, tasty vegetables and fruit, or admired lovely edible flowers

Farmer Jack offers his restaurant expedient deliv-

as the same hour.

eries of fresh produce and with friendly customer

“We fill your needs fast,” said owner Bryan

adorning a plate at a local restaurant or browsed

Vincent. “If they use our produce, if they call us

service. Best of all, it’s a local business helping out

the vegetable aisle of a supermarket, you’ve prob-

today, we deliver today...If there is a mistake, we

another local business, ensuring that all the money

ably wondered where all the fresh produce comes

fix it the same day. If they need it today, we give

remains within the local economy.

from. Well, if you live in Polk County, chances are

it to them today. In 30 minutes, if you are in Polk

your produce arrived from Farmer Jack Produce,

County, we are there.”

a wholesale distribution warehouse in downtown

“They’re a local company for local businesses, and it’s very convenient,” Floridino said. “They are

Mike Floridino, owner of Floridino’s in Winter

doing such a great job. I would not change a thing.”

Haven, has been a loyal customer since Farmer

Vincent himself started his own career as the

Jack opened ten years ago. With a restaurant as

owner of several local restaurants such as All Star

trally located in the heart of the county, and with its

busy as his, he needs fresh produce when he needs

Grill, Saltwater Grill, and Sixth Street Tavern, as

fleet of 12 trucks, Farmer Jack has taken the indus-

it, and Farmer Jack always makes good on that

well as several night and beach clubs. As a former

try by storm, delivering produce all through Central

promise.

restaurateur, he understood the need for fresh pro-

Winter Haven. For the past ten years, with its warehouse cen-

Florida, from as far west as Sarasota and as far east as Maitland. From restaurants, supermarkets to schools and 10 FEBRUARY 2019

“We run out of stuff all the time because we are a busy restaurant,” he said. “All I have to do is call Bryan...[and] within the hour, I have what I need,

duce, so he started his own distribution warehouse. “At the time, I was looking for fresher produce in my restaurants,” he said. “I started doing my

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own business and started selling to my own restaurants and I figured I’d keep on going to build the produce brand...I always figured there was a gap to fill with the bigger chains not bringing fresh products, so we consider ourselves fresher, faster, and better service.” Ten years later, Farmer Jack Produce has expanded its outreach with an entire fleet of trucks delivering fresh produce fast to local schools, restaurants, and other businesses in need of his products. In addition, they also deliver a variety of dairy and paper products as well. Lisa Holley, School Nutrition Manager at Laurel Elementary in Poinciana, has only been receiving produce from Farmer Jack since last August, yet what little time she has been doing business with them has made her a loyal customer. “If I was running short on something, all I have to do is call or shoot a text to them of what I need, and they have it here within an hour give or take a few minutes,” she said. “They also put all of the produce on the shelves for us. And my school benefits from them with fresh beautiful produce that the students have noticed and are eating.” While Vincent offers a rough estimate, his business has grown in the millions in a short time, fast approaching eight digits. Every year has seen consistent growth over 13 percent, with an overall 30 percent each year. This year alone is seeing a 27 percent growth rate greater than last year, he said. Such growth in sales and service has been attributed to his business’ attention to detail. From the garbage cans being empty to the floors being clean to everything being stacked just right. Vincent ensures that everything at his warehouse is in order to ensure that his customers receive the best service. “We have plans to expand in the future,” he said. “We have eyes on expansion with a bigger facility, and

we plan on adding more trucks this year.” Niko Lambridis, owner of Andrea’s Family Restaurant in Winter Haven in business for over 32 years, has not only been a loyal customer since Farmer Jack Produce first opened, but also a close friend of Vincent since high school. “I could call him right now because I forgot something and in five to ten minutes, he has a truck there dropping it off,” he said. “When you need something on a Saturday, he drops everything and gets it right there for you.” Bryan Vincent has been a local business owner in our community his whole life. He has worked hard to achieve success and is excited for the future growth with Farmer Jack Produce. Vincent is also very generous to many non-profit organizations and their community events. He loves being a part of Polk County and raises his family here. The future is bright! He is thankful for his wonderful clients and their loyalty to his brand. Farmer Jack Produce is located at 223 3rd St SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880. For more information, call 863-875-5779, or visit their website at FarmerJackProduce.com

Above: Bryan and his family, Londyn, Brandon and fiancée, Lauren Sine. Below: Bryan, his son, Brandon and sales manager, Matt Dierolf.

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DUNDEE New Grove Lounge (1/4 m north of Dundee Rd) 28390 US Hwy 27 (863) 439-1537 Fri & Sat, Live Music

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

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

Mulligan’s Sports Bar Bartow Golf Club 150 N. Idlewood (863) 533-1668 Fri, Karaoke 7-10p

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The Wine Stable 150 S. Broadway (863) 533-9463 Full Bar Live Music

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 902 Polk City Rd (863) 419-4848 Full Liquor Sports Bar Big Screen TVs

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Frank E’s Lakeside 1090 Shady Cove Rd E (863) 574-9830 Fri-Sun Live Music Great Sunsets Rudy’s Liquorup Lounge 600 Ingraham Ave (863) 422-8585 Karaoke, Darts, Billiards Live Bands Happy Hour 12-7p 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

LAKE ALFRED LA’s Midway Saloon (Across from WH Airport) 3900 Lynchburg Rd (863) 875-7966 Hpy Hr 11-3p; Specials M-F 2/4 Thu, Dinner & Show 7p 3rd Fri, Bike Bash w/music

LAKELAND 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 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 Champino’s Rest & Pizzeria Sandpiper Plaza 6617 N. Socrum Loop Rd (863) 937-8866 Happy Hr 3-7p Full Liquor Bar Champs Sports Bar & Grill 6645 S Florida Ave (863) 647-5900 Daily Specials 2-10p; Mon, Tacos/Tue, Buff. Shrmp Wed, Boneless Wings Thu, BOGO Bud/Bud Light Btls Fri, Grouper Sand./Sat, Wings Sun, $1 Drafts

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

Cob & Pen 1221 S. Florida Ave (863) 937-8126 Craft Beer & Wine Fine Bar Food 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 Even Par Sports Bar Oak Plaza North 5100 US Hwy 98 N (863) 816-7995 Happy Hr 4-6p Daily NFL Sunday Ticket MLB Package $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 Hops n Vine 3120 S FL Ave @HopsnVineLkld Beer & Wine Bar Hpy Hr, 4-7p Tue, Trivia Night 7p Wed, Karaoke 7p Thu, Comedy 7p Fri & Sat, Music 7p Isle of Capri 541 S Combee Rd (863) 665-6246 Food, Beer/Wine Hpy Hr 3-6p; $1.50 Drft Wed, Ladies Night 7p Wed-Sun, 8-Ball/9-Ball 6p Thu-Sun, Karaoke 9p Johnny G’s 5153 US Hwy 98N (863) 858-3366 Hpy Hr Mon-Fri 4-6p Tue, Ladies Night $1 Drinks Wed, 5¢ Drafts/$1 Wells Sun, Free Pool 6-cl

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Lakeland Loft 108 South Tennessee Ave (863) 210-5327 Jazz & Cigar Lounge Full Bar Business Casual Sun –Thu Dress to Impress Fri & Sat LakelandLoft.com 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 Crafted Bar Food Tue, Trivia 7:30p Wed, Karaoke Mon, Thu, Fri & Sat, DJ Fri & Sat, Live Bands 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

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) 604-1456 $1.25 Drafts Trish is Back! All Star Grill 2019 Hwy. 60 E (863) 679-9689 Sports Bar

The Pink Piano 1015 S. Florida Ave (863) 937-8885 Tue-Sat, Live Music Wine, Beer, Tapas

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 19598 US Hwy 27 (863) 679-1975 Full Liquor Sports Bar Big Screen TVs

Revival Bar 119 S Kentucky Ave (863) 606-6090 Open 12p Daily/Smoke-Free Craft Cocktail Bar Vintage Cocktails, Beers And Books Tues, Test Drink Tues 5-9p

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

Southside Package & Lounge 1122 S. Florida Ave (863) 683-4703 Happy Hr 10-7p & 12-2a; Full Liquor

The Good Spot 3825 N. Scenic Hwy (863) 949-4243 Sat, Ladies Night 7p-cl Sun, Karaoke 3p Darts, Pool Table

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SNAPSHOTZ JayBees Rest. & Lounge 8625 Hwy 60 E (863) 696-1901 Full Liquor Lunch & Dinner Open Mon-Sat Just One More Bar 112 E. Crystal Ave. (863) 223-8803 Mon, Tue, Thu, Poker 6p Thu, Ladies Night Fri & Sat, Karaoke 9p-1a Sun, Pool & Karaoke 4p Liar’s Lair Saloon Camp Mack River Resort 14143 Camp Mack Rd (863) 696-3863 Fri, Karaoke 8p Live Music

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 300 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 293-9464 Full Liquor Sports Bar 30 Big HD TVs Mon Burger Special

Kirby’s Pub 1442 42nd Street NW Tue, $1 Draft/$2 Dom Btl Wed & Fri, Karaoke 6p Sun, Karaoke 2p

Central Tavern 273 W Central Ave (863) 229-5027 Open Daily 12 pm

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

Duke’s Brewhouse 1708 6th Street SE (863) 576-9464 Wings, Sports, Spirits Fire Restaurant 325 W. Central Ave (863) 875-5544

Gary’s Grove 2995 Cypress Gardens Rd Y’all Come Back Saloon (863) 325-0001 Mon, Live Music 3230 State Rd 60 E (863) 676-5759 Fri, Karaoke Taco Tues, $1 Live Music/Pool Grape Expectations 535 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 318-8800 Wine Bar Smoke-Free Westgate River Ranch

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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 A.J. Slammers 508 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 875 5623 Pub, Pool Hall, Karaoke Darts, Full Liquor Apple Lounge 2803 Recker Hwy (863) 291-0340 Happy Hr, Mon-Fri 11-7p Food Available; Daily Specials Mon, Pool Tourn Wed & Sun, Poker/Thu, Karaoke Ave. Bar by Arabellas 328 West Central Ave (863) 229-8142 Open Tue-Sat, 4p Smoke-Free Full Menu/Full Bar Barrel239 239 3rd St SW (863) 229-7740 Whiskey Bar Open Daily Drink Specials 1-4p

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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 Harborside Restaurant 2435 7th St SW (863) 293-7070 Daily, Hpy Hr 3-6p Mon-Thu, Early Bird 3-5:30p Waterfront Dining on Lk Shipp High Seas Lounge 7000 State Rd 544 (863) 299-2233 Great Food/Drink Specials Live Music 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

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/$12 Bckts Mar 9, Gator Crawl 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 Full Bar, Food Available Outdoor Patio FB@Slate8Pool Open Daily 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 Sat, Prime Rib Sunday Brunch 11:30-2p Vday Specials, Feb 14-17 Mar 9, Gator Crawl 11-5p Winter Haven’s Bar Off The Chain 1560 Havendale Blvd NW (863) 299-5515 Fri, Bike Night w/DJ Redd; Biker Games, Chef Jeff Grillin’

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“Tapestries Lakeland” an Un-Mural Art Exhibition

by James Coulter photos by Chris Douglas A giant toy purple dinosaur taped to the wall. A man chained to a mountainside as he stands in defiance of a looming deity. A mouse-like creature straddling a giant green monster as it emerges from the sea. These scenarios sound like something a child would dream up in their wildest imagination. They’re also images that can been seen in Downtown Lakeland through a year-long outdoor “un-mural” exhibition. “’Tapestries Lakeland’, an Un-Mural Art Exhibition,” will showcase more than 65 painted tapestries hanging upon select buildings within Downtown Lakeland until January 2020. Each of these tapestries were painted on over-sized canvas tarpaulins, with the largest being 10 by 12 feet. Some people would mistakenly call these art pieces murals. They’re really more like ‘un-murals.’ Murals are painted onto walls, while these tapestries are hung upon them. More than 43 local artists participated within this unique outdoor art exhibition, with 22 of them being art students from local schools 18 FEBRUARY 2019

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such as Harrison School for the Arts, Florida Southern College, and Polk State College. “Tapestries Lakeland” is the brain child of local artist, Dave Collins, owner of Working Artist Studio and Gallery. A self-proclaimed ‘art instigator’, he started his work in public art four years ago, creating art pieces varying from a 23-foot-tall giraffe to an army of people made from packing tape. He and two other artists, Aaron Corbbit and Anita Lopez, each started with large canvases previously used by a local high school for school play backdrops and used them to create large painted tapestries. What they created was too big to display indoors, so they decided to display them outdoors, Collins explained. What resulted was “Tapestries Lakeland”, an outdoor exhibition that would display several dozens of these painted tapestries against select downtown buildings. Getting various artists to come together and create these “un-murals” was easy. Finding places to hang them proved more difficult. Several of these art pieces would be displayed against buildings in downtown, midtown, and the Dixieland shopping district. Collins contacted each of the building owners to get permission to hang their pieces there. Many of them agreed. Others declined. “We didn’t always get the places that we wanted to get art,” he explained. “I would have loved to put some on the FedEx property downtown, but corporately, they would not allow that.” Funding proved to be another challenge. Overall, they managed to raise $38,000 for the project. Sponsors included the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority (LDDA), Citrus Connection, and the Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency (LCRA), as well as a significant gift of $5,000 from a local individual, Michael McGuire. Valerie Ferrell, LCRA member and the project manager of the exhibition, wanted her organization to sponsor and support this art exhibit as a way “to diligently transform and support the identity of each of the redevelopment districts”, as well as to highlight local artists and their contributions to local culture. “Public art has the ability to start conversations, inspire attitudes, and feed our souls,” she explained. “This exhibit, coupled with the existing pieces and new murals, are inspiring to the community. Lakeland is already becoming its own grand gallery of sorts. This

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exhibit will only inspire new ideas and complement the creative hub that is already gaining momentum.” For many of the participating artists, this exhibit offers them the opportunity to not only provide a little color to their hometown, but also express their personal stories while doing so. Aaron Corbitt, one of the initial artists for the project, uses his own

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artwork, mostly of mythological figures, to explore the existential space between being and nonbeing—”the space between pure light and the absolute void,” as he puts it—as well as to exemplify his own personal struggles. “I had always dreamed of large scale work, and circumstances in my life brought me to explore the depths of my emotions,” he said. “The paintings are an ode to my

continued sobriety, as just a year before this, I was a full blown raging alcoholic. These works were beyond cathartic.” For Collins, this exhibit provides an opportunity to liven up the downtown area with more art and to showcase the hard work of many local artists such as himself. “The exciting thing is that it’s just there,” he said. “We now have art in places where there wasn’t any art, and I think we demonstrated that we have a lot of artists in Lakeland that are capable of high quality work.” As this exhibit is temporary, he hopes that once the exhibit is complete and taken down, that there

will be a greater demand for more public art pieces in the future. “I think it will create a void, that people have seen art and now want murals,” he said. “That is what I think. Only time will tell. Enjoy. That’s what it’s there to do, to be enjoyed, to create, for you to think things. Why is it here? How does it affect me? What does it say? It’s just there. Enjoy it.” For more information, visit Collin’s website at: davidnelsoncollins.com. Also, check out the map located on the website to take a fun artistic tour around the city to enjoy Tapestries Lakeland.

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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

The Secret to Life And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” — Roald Dahl 1. Who released the original version of “You’re No Good”? 2. Name the English rock group that had a breakthrough hit with “The Things We Do for Love.” 3. Which artist wrote and released “The Way You Make Me Feel”? 4. Name the gravelly voiced singer who wrote “Downtown Trains”? 5. What song contains this lyric: “Come bring me your softness, Comfort me through all this madness.”

2. The band 10cc, in 1975. The song went international, topping the U.K. and Canadian singles charts and reaching No. 2 in the U.S. Amy Grant released a version in 1996. 3. Michael Jackson, in 1987. The song’s length varies, from 4:25 to 9:33, depending whether it’s heard on single, album or video. 4. Tom Waits, in 1985 on his “Rain Dogs” album. Rod Stewart followed with a cover in 1989, netting a Grammy nom for Best Male Pop Vocal. 5. “With You I’m Born Again,” by Billy Preston and Syreeta Wright in 1979. The song was used in the film “Fast Break,” but didn’t get much attention until it was released as a single.

will become clear only 1. What do The Average White whenYouryouvisions can look into your own Who looks outside, dreams; who Band, Bay City Rollers and Simple heart. looks inside, awakes.” — C.G. Jung Minds have in common? Rules of Work: Out of clutter 2. Name the 1927 song that Elvis findThree simplicity; From discord find harIn the middle of difficulty lies Presley released in 1960 that went to mony; opportunity. — Albert Einstein No. 1 for six weeks. is what you do before 3. How long was the single “Yester- youOrganizing do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up. day Once More”? — A. A. Milne ANSWERS 1.4. DeeWhat Dee Warwick, in 1963. Lininstrument did Marv Tarplin What do you think of when da Ronstadt’s cover version topped pondering the secret to life? Is it play, and in which the charts in 1975, although she was group? love or happiness or perhaps, even never happy with the way the final money that make us truly Name the song that contains this more cut5. turned out. successful? After 44 years of life, to add another possibility. lyric: “So long boy, you can take my IThewantsecret to life is organization. Or more to the point, becoming place, got my papers, I’ve got my organized is the secret to life. To understand the importance of pay, So pack my bags and I’ll be on best organization, you must first gather and collect, before experiencing the my way ...” peace that comes from transforming chaos to order. Answers Like many Netflix viewers, I found myself binge watching Kondo with her new series 1. They all originated in Scotland. Marie “Tidying Up.” Like a new age, pintMary Poppins, she offers a The country has produced a long list sized, Today & Tonight Weekly is your weekly source for dining, fairly simple but radical idea that acts of removing clutter from and events. Check your inbox each week for great ofdeals excellent bandsemail that often are mis- the our lives can be a magical act. Her promotions and special offers from local businesses and restaubest-selling book actually includes taken as being from England. the word “magical” in the title. To rants. Sign up at www.todayandtonight.com followers of her “KonMari” 2. “Are You Lonesome Tonight,” the method, tidying up is akin to a new The act of removing released after his military service was spiritualism. clutter provides both the physical emotional room for more fulcompleted. The recording compa- and filling pursuits. But does it work? I was a bit ny didn’t really like it and thought it skeptical of a few steps in her process; especially the notion that would go nowhere. homes and possessions have feel3. Very long. The 1973 “song” by SIGN UP FOR OUR NEW WEEKLY EMAIL NEWSLETTER AT WWW.TODAYANDTONIGHT.COM Richard Carpenter and John Bettis

ings. Essentially, she provides that owners are responsible for the emotional health of their possessions and should thank them for their service when no longer needed. Based on Shinto principals, we should be mindful that homes are a living being and be respectful to those neglected t-shirts stuffed in the back of the closet that will never see the light of day. Many viewers have lamented that her show requires too much minimalism but at the heart of her process, is the discovery of what the Japanese call “tokimeku” or “to find joy.” It is not the removal of the clutter that is magical. Instead it is surrounding your home in objects that truly spark joy. What if every single object could enhance our lives instead of holding us down? A self-proclaimed lover of stuff, I would never consider myself a minimalist but I tried her method with my office bookshelves. For years, I stuffed books and papers into these hidden shelves ignoring the clutter as the wooden doors hid the disorganization. After watching her show, I emptied each shelf into the center of the room, which at the time, created immediate chaos. Slowly but surely, I worked through the steps leaving the photos and personal items to the very end. I thanked each unwanted book for their part in our lives and only kept the objects that brought joy. The last step was the most beneficial as I was able to organize photos that had been hidden in this cabinet for almost 20 years. The next morning, I opened the doors of the bookshelf to unveil clean and orderly shelves. I indeed felt lighter. I could easily find books by subject and there was a place for each item. It was in a word… magical. Stuff may not be the answer to fulfillment, but tidying up may be the magical transformation for our generation looking for a new “spoonful of sugar.” QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS info@todayandtonight.com FEBRUARY 2019

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HAINES CITY BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S

Polk County’s largest family sports pub. Happy Hour M- Sat. 4pm to 7pm. 2-4-1 cocktails all day everyday. See Website for full menu. Kids eat free Tuesdays. Must Try: Blackened Dry Rub Wings 902 Old Polk City Rd. 863-419-4848 www.beefobradys.com

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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. 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

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Wings, Thursday BOGO Bud & Bud Light Bottles, Friday, $9 Grouper Sandwich (All Day), Saturday 75¢ Wings (All Day), Sunday $1 Draft; Bud, Bud Light, Avalanche & Land Shark. 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

CHEF T’S GARDEN GRILL Central Florida’s most beautiful dining experience. Enjoy exquisite continental and American cuisine in a historic turn-of-the-century atmosphere in the historic Chiles house. Or linger over wine and appetizers on our intimate garden patio. “I Love Food And The Art Of Dining”- Chef T Must Try: Veal lovers are in for a treat! 1525 E Gary Rd., Lakeland 863-687-4386

JUST LARRY’S BAR & GRILL Our food specials: Tuesday $5 Burgers and $1 Drafts, Wednesday .50 cent Wings 4 pm to close, Thursday $2 Redneck Tacos, Friday AllYou-Can-Eat Fish $8.95. Must Try: Wings 3415 E COUNTY RD 542 (863) 666-6898

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

Get your Fresh Fix at Harry’s Old Place. Huge selection of fresh fish including shrimp, scallops and mussels in addition to char-grilled steaks, chicken and pasta entrees. Craft beers, eclectic wines and tempting appetizers along with a great children’s menu. Less than a mile from Legoland. Like Facebook for weekly specials. Must Try: Fish in a Bag 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. Stop by for our Bike Night the 2nd Thursday of each month! Hours: Tues 11-3 pm. Wed to Sat, 11-8 pm. Closed Sun & Mon. 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

SOMEWHERE SPORTS BAR

ARABELLA’S

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

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

HARBORSIDE

Seafood, Steak, Oysters. Polk County’s Premier Waterfront Restaurant. Scenic dining on Lake Shipp. Happy Hour 3-6pm daily. Early bird Monday thru Thursday from 3pm to 5:30 pm. Private dining room, outdoor patio, beach and boat docks. Amazing sunset views. Open 11:30 am daily. Must Try: Fried Lobster & Oysters 2435 7th Street SW, Winter Haven (863) 293-7070 • www.harborsidefl.com

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CRAIG CAMPBELL

Headlining Haines City’s 11th Annual Ribs on the Ridge Haines City is getting ready for its 11th Annual “Ribs on the Ridge” BBQ competition, February 22- 23 at Lake Eva Park and we are raising the bar amid Polk County’s BBQ competition event entertainment. This year’s headliner is national recording artist Craig Campbell, who has cracked the Top 15 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart for “Family Man” and “Outta My Head.” He is a regular on the Grand Ole Opry and has appeared on NBC’s Today. Campbell is slated to take the stage on Friday night at 7:30 PM. “We are excited to take our event to the next level and host national recording artist, Craig Campbell – this will be an event you don’t want to miss,” said Parks and Recreation Director, Terrell Griffin. “Ribs on the Ridge is a familyfriendly event with great competitors, an unparalleled location, entertainment, and great food.” The Florida BBQ Association sanctioned event will serve as a qualifier for the Jack Daniels World Championship, and the American Royal Invitational. Admission & parking is free, and live

Craig Campbell performs Friday, February 22 at 7:30 pm

entertainment is featured throughout the event. Public entry is 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM on Friday, February 22 and 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday, February 23.

“Ribs on the Ridge is one of Haines City’s signature events, and we are excited to have citizens and visitors return to Lake Eva Park for another fantastic event,” said City Manager, Deric C. Feacher. “We will have some of the best BBQ right here in the Heart Florida.” Attendees of Ribs on the Ridge can expect to over-indulge in tasting endless varieties of BBQ after purchasing “Rib Bucks,” dollar for dollar. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. This year Haines City Parks and Recreation has collaborated with kidsPACK, a non-profit organization supported by individuals who are committed to improving the lives and opportunities of disadvantaged, homeless and hungry children. KidsPACK turns everyday backpacks into a food transportation module stocked with

nutritious, child- friendly and easy to prepare food for children to eat over the weekend and times when they are away from school. Ribs on the Ridge BBQ competition teams, sponsors and the general public have been challenged by Parks & Recreation to compete with one another in donations to support these efforts. The project serves three surrounding counties, including Polk County, where they feed more than 1,700 children in 73 different schools. Unfortunately, there are 7,000 registered homeless, hungry children attending our local county schools. This issue is a genuinely devastating and real concern in our local communities that we wish to rectify. For more information about the event, entertainment or donations for kidsPACK, please contact the Haines City Parks and Recreations Department at (863) 421-3700.

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FEBRUARY CONCERT CALENDAR FRIDAY, FEB 1

ACOUSTIC DOSE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) T MIKE & DUKE/ BEN MYER (Smoke on the Water, WH) DENNIS STROUGMATT AND THE HONKY TONK CIRCUS (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) RICH & CO (Grove Roots Brew., WH) MIKE MONTS DE OCA (Brew Hub, LKD) PICKIN’ IN THE PARK (Central Park, WH) ICONIC OPERA (Apple Lounge, WH) BLINDSIGHTED (Idle Zone, ADL) GARY LOVE BAND (Federal Bar, LKD) WONDERLAND (New Grove Lounge, DUN) ARRIVAL (Ybor Lounge, LKD) BLACKBIRD ANTHEM (Swan Brewing, LKD)

SATURDAY, FEB 2

JOSH BLEVINS BAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) RED HOT ROOSTER (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) SILVERBACK (Tanners Lakeside, WH) BEN MEYER (Smoke on Water, WH) SUMNER CURTIS TRIO (Grove Roots Brew., WH) SOUTHERN LEGACY (Swan Brewing, LKD) BRYAN JAMES BAND (Federal Bar, LKD) BLUE COLLAR BAND (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) WONDERLAND (Liar’s Lair Saloon, LW) OAKLEE (Ybor Lounge, LKD) SG WOOD 2p/ SOUTHERN LEGACY BAND 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD) ELI MOSLEY (Duke’s Brewhouse, WH) LUBECK (Irish 31/Hyde Park, TMP)

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SUNDAY, FEB 3

JACKSON COUNTY (Old Man Frank’s, WH) LUBECK (Tanners Lakeside, WH) DREW WILLIAMS (Grove Roots Brew., WH) ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Federal Bar, LKD) BRIMER (Tempo 1930, WH) MARCUS BRIXA & JOSH DAMPIER (Swan Brewing, LKD)

MONDAY, FEB 4 LUBECK (Molly McHugh’s, LKD)

TUESDAY, FEB 5

ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD) OAKLEE DUO (Apple Lounge, WH) FREE WHISKEY (New Grove Lounge, DUN) LUBECK (Cherry Pocket, LW) WILEY (Swan Brewing, LKD)

WEDNESDAY, FEB 6 FIRE JAZZ TRIO (Fire Restaurant, WH) JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) TWO SMOOTH (American Legion, WH) PHIL SCHNEIDER AND ACOUSTIC STAGE (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) VELVET JONES (Ybor Lounge, LKD) FREE WHISKEY (Swan Brewing, LKD)

THURSDAY, FEB 7 TONY KNIGHT (Tanners Lakeside, WH) ELI MOSLEY (Idle Zone, ADL) TIME SAWYER (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

SG WOODS (Grove Roots Brew., WH) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) THE BROKE (Ybor Lounge, LKD) CHRISTI MASSEY (Swan Brewing, LKD)

FRIDAY, FEB 8

SAVING ABEL wsg RISING UP ANGRY, SKARZ, AGAINST MY WILL, GREAT AMERICAN SUICIDE (Johnny G’s, LKD) WONDERLAND (Apple Lounge, WH) AGGIE ROAD (Idle Zone, ADL) BRETT FOSTER DUO (Federal Bar, LKD) EL DUB (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) TREVOR BYSTROM (Grove Roots Brew., WH) GEORGE MORRIS AND THE LARIAT BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) ALMOST THERE (Ybor Lounge, LKD) 4 WHEELIN’ (Swan Brewing, LKD) PRAISE IN THE PARK (Central Park, WH) ELI MOSLEY (Duke’s Brewhouse, P CTY) WALKER HAYES (House of Blues, ORL)

SATURDAY, FEB 9 MICKENZIE PEISHER 2p/ ALMOST THERE 8p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) HUNTER SMITH (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) AGGIE ROAD (Tanners Lakeside, WH) MICKENZIE PEISHER 8p (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) B. HAVEN (Tempo 1930, WH) UNCLE RAY (Federal Bar, LKD) HARRIS/BARONE JAZZ (Fire Restaurant, WH)

YONDER SHINES (Grove Roots Brew., WH) BULLY FOR YOU (Ybor Lounge, LKD) LITTLE BIG SHOW 2p/ MICAH SHANE 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD) THE MOLLY RINGWALDS (House of Blues, ORL)

SUNDAY, FEB 10

PATRICK RENNEY 2p/ TROY THOMPSON BAND 7p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) T MIKE & DUKE (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) BRIAN SUTHERLAND 12p (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) BRIAN SUTHERLAND (Federal Bar, LKD) JOHN FRINZI (Grove Roots Brew., WH) SHELDON BENJAMIN (Swan Brewing, LKD)

MONDAY, FEB 11 LUBECK (Molly McHugh’s, LKD)

TUESDAY, FEB 12 ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD) LUBECK (Apple Lounge, WH) WILEY (Swan Brewing, LKD) IMPERIAL SYM ORCH (RP Funding Center, LKD)

WEDNESDAY, FEB 13 FIRE JAZZ TRIO (Fire Restaurant, WH) JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) KAIZEN (Ybor Lounge, LKD) ANDREA BOCELLI wsg MATEO BOCELLI (Amway Center, ORL) MICHAEL BUBLE´ (Amalie Arena, TMP)

THURSDAY, FEB 14

ADRIENNE & BRIMER (Tanners Lakeside, WH) BOBBY JAMES (Idle Zone, ADL) MICKENZIE PEISHER (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) THOMAS & HANNAH WYNN (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) WE THREE STRINGS (Grove Roots Brew., WH) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) OAKLEE (Ybor Lounge, LKD) ANDY SHREEVE (Fresco’s, LKD)

FRIDAY, FEB 15

HARD CANDY (Apple Lounge, WH) MAMA’S KIN (Idle Zone, ADL) A&V PROJECT (Federal Bar, LKD) ATB TRIO (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) DAVID BRIMER TRIO (Grove Roots Brew., WH) RAMBLIN’ ROSE TRIO (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) SMOKEPOINT (Ybor Lounge, LKD) DULCIMER NIGHT (Central Park, WH) LUBECK (Irish 31/Wiregrass, TMP)

SATURDAY, FEB 16

BLINDSIGHTED (Old Man Frank’s, WH) MICKENZIE PEISHER (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) ALMONDY BROWN wsg CRUEL CURSES, COMIN’ HOME, MURDER THE CROW (Johnny G’s, LKD) UNCLE RAY (Federal Bar, LKD) WILEY, PJ & THE MAZZ (Tempo 1930, WH) JOHN PADDY/TROPICOOL (Grove Roots Brew., WH) WONDERLAND (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH)

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THE JEALOUS GUYS (Ybor Lounge, LKD) MIKE MONTS DE OCA (Swan Brewing, LKD) SOUTHERN LEGACY BAND (New Grove Lounge, DUN) MICHAEL BUBLE´ (Amway Center, ORL)

SUNDAY, FEB 17

LUBECK DUO 2p/ SHANNON REED BAND 7p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) CHASING DAYLIGHT (Federal Bar, LKD) JOEY KIRKLAND (Grove Roots Brew., WH)

MONDAY, FEB 18 LUBECK (Molly McHugh’s, LKD) THE PIANO GUYS (RP Funding Center, LKD) FLEETWOOD MAC (Amalie Arena, TMP)

TUESDAY, FEB 19

ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD) FREE WHISKEY (New Grove Lounge, DUN) GLENN JOHNSON AND CAL LANE (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) WILEY (Swan Brewing, LKD)

"Bo" Soul 2 Earth DYLAN SCOTT wsg SETH ENNIS (House of Blues, ORL)

FEB 22 WEDNESDAY, FEB 20 FRIDAY, CRAIG CAMPBELL wsg FIRE JAZZ TRIO (Fire Restaurant, WH) JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) PHIL SCHNEIDER AND ACOUSTIC STAGE (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) VELVET JONES (Ybor Lounge, LKD) 97.5 WPCV/ST. JUDE CONCERT: EASTON CORBIN, MO PITNEY, ABBY ANDERSON, RILEY GREEN (RP Funding Center, LKD)

THURSDAY, FEB 21 TONY KNIGHT (Tanners Lakeside, WH) HARSHMELLOW (Idle Zone, ADL) DAMON FOWLER (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) WILEY, PJ & THE MAZZ (Grove Roots Brew., WH) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) THE BROKE (Ybor Lounge, LKD) MIKE MONTS DE OCA (Swan Brewing, LKD)

KENZIE WHEELER (Ribs on the Ridge, HC) SOUTHERN BLEND (Apple Lounge, WH) JOSH BLEVINS BAND (Idle Zone, ADL) MUSHU (Federal Bar, LKD) HARRIS/BARONE JAZZ (Tempo 1930, WH) RED HOT ROOSTERS (Grove Roots Brew., WH) GEORGE MORRIS AND THE LARIAT BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) RUMOR HAZIT (Ybor Lounge, LKD) TESLA wsg YEAR OF THE LOCUST, VOICES OF EXTREME (House of Blues, ORL)

SATURDAY, FEB 23 KAT AND THE DAWGS (Old Man Frank’s, WH) DAVID BRIMER DUO (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) FOLEY & PILGRIM (Tanners Lakeside, WH) T MIKE & DUKE (Fresco’s, LKD)

BRETT FOSTER (Federal Bar, LKD) HARRIS/BARONE JAZZ (Tempo 1930, WH) WELL WORN SHOES (Grove Roots Brew., WH) WONDERLAND (Caribbean Bay, WH) LES DUDEK/ACOUSTIC (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) BLINDSIGHTED (Ybor Lounge, LKD) TESLA wsg YEAR OF THE LOCUST, VOICES OF EXTREME (House of Blues, ORL)

SUNDAY, FEB 24

I-4 NORTH (Old Man Frank’s, WH) ACOUSTIC DOSE (Tanners Lakeside, WH) MARCUS BRIXA AND JOSH DAMPIER (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) T MIKE & DUKE (Fire, WH) MELISSA CRISPO (Grove Roots Brew., WH) ELI MOSLEY (Duke’s Brewhouse, LKD) TOBYMAC, JEREMY CAMP, RYAN STEVENSON, WE ARE MESSENGERS, AARON COLE (Amalie Arena, TMP)

MONDAY, FEB 25 LUBECK (Molly McHugh’s, LKD)

TUESDAY, FEB 26 ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD) LUBECK (Apple Lounge, WH) WILEY (Swan Brewing, LKD)

WEDNESDAY, FEB 27 FIRE JAZZ TRIO (Fire Restaurant, WH) JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) JOHN PADDY (Grove Roots Brew., WH) LUBECK (Cherry Pocket, LW) KAIZEN (Ybor Lounge, LKD)

THURSDAY, FEB 28 JOEY FOLEY (Idle Zone, ADL) ACOUSTIC DOSE (Grove Roots Brew., WH) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) OAKLEE (Ybor Lounge, LKD)

FRIDAY, MAR 1

ACOUSTIC DOSE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) SOUTHERNDIPITY (Idle Zone, ADL) GARY LOVE BAND (Federal Bar, LKD) HUNTER SMITH & DUKE BURR (Grove Roots Brew., WH)

GEORGE MORRIS AND THE LARIAT BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) MUSTANG SALLY & THE HAMJOS (Central Park, WH) MORGAN WALLEN wsg HARDY, LAINEY WILSON (House of Blues, ORL)

SATURDAY, MAR 2 RUSTED (Old Man Frank’s, WH) 10,000 PAPERCUTS (Johnny G’s, LKD) WE THREE STRINGS (Grove Roots Brew., WH) RAELYN NELSON BAND (Swan Brewing, LKD) GRUMPY (Ybor Lounge, LKD)

SUNDAY, MAR 3

FREE WHISKEY 2p/ DAVID BRIMER 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) MUNN PARK SAINTS (Federal Bar, LKD) DREW WILLIAMS (Grove Roots Brew., WH) PINK wsg JULIA MICHAELS (Amalie Arena, TMP

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Arts, Crafts, Festivals & Expos

FEB 1

to 16 – Mountain Lake: A Look Inside Building a Legacy. The Lake Wales Museum presents a historical exhibit about the story of Mountain Lake Estates, one of the oldest private golf and estate communities in the country, located in Lake Wales, Florida. This exhibit will feature stories, photographs, original illustrations, maps, and memorabilia about how the community of Mountain Lake has greatly contributed to the historic preservation, economic development and social causes of the small town of Lake Wales, Florida. Highlights will include displays of more than a century of Mediterranean-style architectural designs, the development of the citrus industry, and building the first hospital. Located at Lk Wales Museum, 325 S Scenic Hwy, Lk Wales. Tues to Sat, 9-5 pm. Admission/parking is free.

FEB 8

– 4th Annual Sizzlin’ Smokin’ BBQ Cook-Off! A saucy event hosted by the City of Winter Haven. Featuring performance by Micah Shane. BBQ sample plates are $10. Cast your vote for the “People’s Choice” award! Proceeds benefit United Way of Central Florida. Located at Martin Luther King Jr Park, S Lk Silver Drive, Winter Haven. Fri, 6-9 pm. Free admission.

FEB 8

– Central Florida Health Expo. The area’s premier event for health-conscious adults. Date and Time: Friday, Feb 8th from 9 AM to 3 PM Location: Come and enjoy: - Free health screenings - Door prize drawings - Healthcare education - Blood donation - Health insurance information and enrollment – Entertainment. Located International Market World, Community Center 10, 1052 US-92 W, Auburndale 33823. Fri, 8-3 pm. Contact Juanita Halter 863-248-7537 or juanita@centralfloridamediagroup.com for more info.

FEB 8

– Downtown Date Night. Hosted by Downtown Lakeland. Bring your partner, spouse,

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coworker, or friend Downtown for a fun night out, and enjoy Downtown after dark. Stores will be open late, and the shopping will be great! Enjoy live music at various locations on North Kentucky Avenue to create a special ambiance on the street. Fri, 5-8:30 pm. DowntownLKLD.com

FEB 8

to 10 – Hot Tub & Swim Spa Expo. Located in the Sikes Hall, RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 12-8 pm. Sat & Sun, 10-5pm. RPFundingCenter.com

FEB 9

– Mulberry’s Founders’ Day 2019. Hosted by the City of Mulberry. Celebrating 118 years! Enjoy the city’s biggest party. Located in Centennial Park & Butterfly Garden, Mulberry. Sat, 11-2 pm. Check out their FB page for more details.

FEB 9

– National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors. Clock show located in the Exhibit Hall. Seminar and Silent Auction located in Sikes Hall – G. RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sat 9-3pm. RPFundingCenter.com

FEB 9

& 10 – Fit n’ Fierce Festival. Do you have what it takes? Will you make the cut? Step up and be the one to accept Florida Dance Theatre’s challenge across Central Florida and participate in a weekend of master classes in dance and physical fitness. Perform your fiercest classical, contemporary or modern dance choreography for a chance to win Scholarships & Cash Prizes. Take charge of your health and push your limits in classes such as yoga, martial arts, and body conditioning. FloridaDanceTheatre.org

FEB 14

- 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.

FEB 15

& 16 – Grills Gone Wild. Hosted by the City of Davenport. BBQ event. Bay street classic car show. NEW Location Market Street, Davenport. Fri, 5-9 pm and Sat, 10-5 pm.

FEB 15

to 18 – Strawberry Cluster Dog Show. See some of the cream of the crop at The AKC Strawberry Cluster in Lakeland. There will be four days of conformation and obedience competition indoors at the Sun n Fun Expo Campus. Conformation is where dogs run around a ring and stand for the judges who compare each dog to the breed standard – how close to perfect. Obedience is how well a dog does what it is told. Located Sun n Fun Expo, 4175 Medulla Rd, Lakeland. Free Admission, $5 parking. www. flysnf.org/strawberry-cluster-dog-show

– Life Expo for Boomers and Seniors. Featuring actress Cindy Williams (from Laverne & Shirley). Premier resource for all things important to seniors and baby boomers - health & wellness, health screenings, assisted living, real estate, travel, financial planning, shopping, food, entertainment, fitness and more. Located in the Exhibit Hall at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Thurs, 9-4 pm. Free Admission, parking fees apply. RPFundingCenter.com

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MAR 9

– Black History Festival. The City of Lakeland will join in celebrating Black History Month at the Coleman-Bush Building and Jackson Park for the Annual Black History Festival. Join the community for a day full of performances, food, and craft vendors. Coleman-Bush Building, 1104 N Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, Lakeland. Sat, 10-4 pm. LakelandGov.net/ParkRec – Cypress Gardens Ski Show. Free ski show. Concessions available. Bring a blanket or chair for seating. Located MLK Jr Park, Lk Silver, Winter Haven, Sat, pre-ski show 3:30 pm and main show 4:30 pm.

Feb 18

– 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.

FEB 22

to 24 – 48th Annual Lake Wales Arts Festival. Presented by Citizens Bank & Trust. 2-day art show with over a hundred participants hosted by the Lake Wales Arts Council, attracts thousands of people each year eager to purchase original, one-of-akind works of art. Friday night is the annual ART-B-Que Kickoff Party. Admission tickets are required for Fri night: $15 for adults, $10 for students. Purchase tickets early as this Special Event traditionally sells out. ART-B-Que Kickoff Party advance ticket sales; (863) 676-8426 or centralfloridatix. com/events/artbque Art show is Sat, 10-5 pm and Sun, 10-4 pm. Free parking. LakeWalesArtsCouncil.org

FEB 22

& 23 – 11th Annual Ribs of the Ridge. Musical acts include: national recording country artist Craig Campbell and featuring, local superstar, Kenzie Wheeler. Enjoy live entertainment throughout the event as well as food and crafts vendors. Ribs on the Ridge also draws barbecue teams from across Florida and the nation. Professional and amateur teams compete for cash prizes, trophies, and bragging rights. Located Lake Eva Park, Haines City. Fri. 5-9 pm and Sat, 10-5 pm.

FEB 23

– 4th Annual Lakeland Craft Beer & Food Festival. Craft beer festival from local and regional breweries. Tickets include unlimited beer tastings. Food from local vendors available for purchase. VIP tickets receive early entrance to VIP Lounge with Exclusive Beers & Local Brews plus limited food buffet in VIP Lounge. Event will take place rain or shine. No refunds, no cancellations. Beer is even more fun in the rain! Event may sell out. Located at The Brass Tap, Lakeside Village, 1515 Town Center Dr, Lakeland. Gates open at 2pm (1pm for VIP) & Close

to MAR 10 – Florida Strawberry Festival. The Florida Strawberry Festival is an 11-day community event celebrating the strawberry harvest of Eastern Hillsborough County. Each year, over 500,000 visitors enjoy the festival’s headline entertainment, youth livestock shows, rides, exhibits of commerce and, of course, its strawberry shortcake. Located in Plant City. Flstrawberryfestival. com

– 5th Annual CommunityFest 2019. Hosted by the Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce. A family-friendly event that encourages the community to come together and enjoy games, entertainment, food and more. This free festival allows businesses to give back to the community while families enjoy fun-filled activities and entertainment in the park. Located downtown Central Park. Sat, 11-4 pm.

Markets, Antique Fairs & Car Shows 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 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 (formally known as food stamps). Stop by the Market Information Booth for more details! Located N. Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. Sat, 8 am-2 pm.

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FEB 9

- 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.

FEB 9

& 23 – 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.

FEB 9

& 23 - 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.

FEB 15

- 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.

FEB 23

- 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.

Concerts & Theatre Lundyville Music Hall – Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays. Wed, 7:30-10 pm; Acoustic Stage Open Mic. Performers and audience free. Thurs, 6-10 pm; Country Nights with Simple Country Band. $5 admission. Sat, 6-10 pm; Karaoke Night. Located Lake Juliana Boating & Lodging, 600 Lundy Road, Auburndale. (863) 984-1144 or www. lundyville.com for more info.

FEB 2

to 10 – Don’t Dress for Dinner. Presented by the Haines City Community Theatre. In a stylishly converted French farmhouse, Bernard is hoping to entertain his mistress for the weekend. He is in the process of packing his wife off to her mother and has even invited his best friend Robert along as an alibi. What could possibly go wrong? Located Haines City Community Theatre, 303 Ledwith Ave, Haines City. Cost - $18. Sat, 7:30 pm and Sun, 2:30 & 7:30 pm.

FEB 4

– David Feherty Live Off Tour! Former professional golfer on the European Tour and PGA Tour. He now works as a writer and broadcaster with NBC Sports and Golf Channel. Enjoy sis cutting-edge style full of great stories from behind the scenes. He will be bringing his sharp wit and colorful personality for an entertaining evening. Located in the Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Mon, 7:30 pm. Cost - $59, $179 (Pit/ Orchestra) plus parking. RPFundingCenter. com

FEB 6

& 7 – Detroit. “A sharp X-ray of the embattled American psyche as well as a smart, tart critique of the country’s fraying social fabric, Lisa D’Amour’s dark comedy is as rich and addictively satisfying as a ﬁve-layer dip served up with a brimming bowl of tortilla chips.” —NY Times. “Totally nails the great, deep malaise of middle-class suburbia, with a sustained energy and a wicked eye for telling details…funny as hell.” —NY Post. Located Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S Lake Ave, Lakeland. Rated M (Mature). Wed & Thurs, 7:30 pm. Cost – Adults $10. LakelandCommunityTheatre.com

FEB 7

– The Simon and Garfunkel Story. The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folkrock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. It tells the story from their humble beginnings as Tom & Jerry to their incredible success as one of the best-selling music groups of the ‘60s to their dramatic spilt in 1970. The show culminates with the famous “The Concert in Central Park” reunion in 1981 with more than half a million fans in attendance. Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Thurs, 7:30 pm. Tickets - $49, $39 plus parking. RPFundingCenter.com

FEB 8

– The Motowners. Lake Ashton Series. A Motown Tribute Show. Regular  In this breathtaking show, The Motowners band pay tribute to the classic Motown years with smash hits by the Temptations, The Four Tops, The Supremes, and more great music from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s. Located Lake Ashton Clubhouse, Lk Wales. Fri, 5 pm & 8 pm. Cost - $25 Premium, $20 Regular. TheatreWinterHaven.com

FEB 10

– The Phantom Tollbooth (Live). Presented by Polk Theatre. A captivating story using puppets, masks, magic, inventive scenic effects and original music, the wonder and adventure of the story comes alive. Join us as we journey along with Milo to the Ends Beyond and discover that with humor, good friends and a little bit of courage, anything is possible. Located Polk Theatre, 139 S FL Ave, Lakeland. Sun, 2 pm. Cost – Adults $12, Children 12 & under $8. PolkTheatre.org

FEB 14

to 24 – Jesus Christ Superstar. An enduring rock opera from 1971, Jesus Christ Superstar follows the last week of the life of Jesus Christ largely through the perspective of Judas Iscariot. Based on the Gospels’ accounts of those incredibly meaningful last few days, the story explores the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, his disciples, and the Roman Empire. Located Loca Lee Buckner Theatre, Florida Southern College, Lakeland. Thurs-Sat, 7:30 pm. Sun, 2:30 pm. Cost – Adults $18, Students $9. Flsouthern.edu

FEB 14

to MAR 17 – Titanic The Musical. In the final hours of April 14, 1912 the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, collided with an iceberg and ‘the unsinkable ship’ slowly sank. It was one of the most tragic disasters of the 20th Century. 1517 men, women and children lost their lives. Located at Theatre Winter Haven, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven. Thurs-Sat, 7:30 pm. Sun, 2:30 pm. Cost – Adults $28, Students $25. TheatreWinterHaven.com

FEB 17

– Daily & Vincent. Dubbed by CMT as the “Rockstars of Bluegrass,” the Dailey & Vincent duo has been hailed throughout the

music industry as one of the most exciting, reputable and elite Bluegrass bands in America. Located Polk Theatre, 139 S FL Ave, Lakeland. Sun, 7 pm. Cost – $49, $39, $29. PolkTheatre.org

FEB 18

– The Piano Guys. Hailing from Utah, The Piano Guys became an Internet sensation by way of their immensely successful series of strikingly original self-made music videos. But it’s the Guys’ highly original blend of classical music with pop that has really been the cause of an internet phenomenon that brought them to their major label self-titled debut album released on Sony Music Masterworks in 2012. Located in the Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Mon, 7:30 pm. Cost - $65, $40 plus parking. RPFundingCenter.com

FEB 19

– Tribute Tuesday Concert Series: The Grand Ole Opry. Johnny Wild and The Delights take the stage to bring you favorites from the Grand Ole Opry. Located at Theatre Winter Haven, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven. Tues, 5 pm & 8 pm. Cost - $30 Adv, $32 Day of. TheatreWinterHaven.com

FEB 21

– Finding Neverland. The incredible story behind Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother. Spellbound by the boys’ enchanting make-believe adventures, he sets out to write a play that will astound London theatergoers. With a little bit of pixie dust and a lot of faith, Barrie takes this monumental leap, leaving his old world behind for Neverland, where nothing is impossible and the wonder of childhood lasts forever. Recommended for ages 6+ This is a family show. Located in the Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Thurs, 7:30 pm. Cost - $60, $50, $45 plus parking. RPFundingCenter.com

FEB 22

– The Boxers. Lake Ashton Series. A Tribute to Simon & Garfunkel. The incredible Todd and Greg Pitts of The Boxers bring back that timeless music and harmony in a fantastic performance that will have you on your feet all night. Located Lake Ashton Clubhouse, Lk Wales. Fri, 5 pm & 8 pm. Cost - $25 Premium, $20 Regular. TheatreWinterHaven.com

FEB 22

to MAR 10 – Annie Get Your Gun. Irving Berlin’s classic musical about Annie Oakley remains one of the best-loved musicals in history. The rousing, sure-ﬁre ﬁnale hit’s the mark every time. With songs such as “There’s No Business Like Show Business” and “Anything You Can Do” this Irving Berlin score will score a hit for all of us! Rated G. Located Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S Lake Ave, Lakeland. Fri & Sat, 7:30 pm. Sun, 2 pm. Cost – Adults $24, Seniors $22 (55 & up), Students $17 (17 & under). LakelandCommunityTheatre.com

FEB 24

– Over 55 Show Band Concert. Enjoy their first concert of the New Year! Don’t miss this new season of exciting performances. Located at the Polk State College Winter haven Fine Arts Theatre. Sun, 2 pm. Cost $10 general admission.

FEB 24

– Maurice Jovan. Stand-up comedy show presented by LakelandLaughs.com located at LKLD Live, 202 N Massachusetts Ave, Downtown Lakeland. Cost - $10.

FEB 25

– Ballard To The Moon. For centuries the moon has enthralled poets, composers, and laymen alike, as expressed in poems, music, and other works. In this evening’s rousing concert, please join Beth Gibbs and her gifted Chamber Singers as they explore a variety of musical styles by such composers as Finland’s Einojuhani Rautavaara and America’s Daniel Elder, with poems by Spanish author Federico García Lorca and American poet Emily Dickinson, as they pay tribute to this beautiful and inspiring part of our galaxy. Located Branscomb Auditorium at Florida Southern College, Lakeland. Mon, 7:30 pm. Cost – Adults $8, Students $4. Flsouthern.edu

FEB 26

– Shen Yun. Through the Universal Language of music and dance, Shen Yun weaves a wondrous tapestry of heavenly realms, ancient legends, and modern heroic tales, taking you on a journey through 5,000 years of Chinese culture. Its stunning beauty and tremendous energy leave audiences uplifted and inspired. A Shen Yun performance features the world’s foremost classically trained dancers, a unique orchestra blending of East and West, and dazzling animated backdrops – together creating one spectacular performance. Located in the Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Tues, 2 pm & 7:30 pm. Cost $150, $120, $100, $90, $80 plus parking. RPFundingCenter.com

Charity Events & Golf Tournaments

FEB 9

– 17th Annual Howl at the Moon. Benefit for the Peace River Center. This event will include bar, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and live entertainment. There will be a very short live auction as well as a silent auction. Located at Rocking H Ranch, 2200 Ewell Rd, Lakeland. Sat, 6:30-11 pm. PeaceRiverCenter.org

FEB 20

– 73rd Annual Tiger BBQ. Presented by Rodda Construction. Join us in welcoming back our Detroit Tigers for a record 83 years of Spring Training in Lakeland! For 73 years, the Chamber has organized this BBQ to show Lakeland’s appreciation for the Tigers and all they do for our community. Be a part of the tradition! Enjoy an exceptional menu including a 2019 souvenir mug. Located Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland. Wed, 6-9 pm. Cost – Adults $50, Children (12 & under) $25, Non-Chamber Members $60. Purchase tickets online: LakelandChamber.com

FEB 20

– 3rd Annual WPCV Concert for the Kids. Presented by 97.5 WPCV and Window World. Benefit for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This special “power acoustic” concert will feature intimate performances from Nashville stars: Easton Corbin, Mo Pitney, Abby Anderson, Riley Green, Joe Nichols. Ticket proceeds will be donated to St. Jude, to help them continue their vital mission of finding cures for childhood cancer, and saving lives every day. Located RP Funding Center. Wed, 7:30 pm. Cost - $25 Adv, $35 at Door. RPFundingCenter.com

FEB 23

– 2nd Annual Eggfest. Hosted by Mannix Pools & Grills. Benefit for the Citrus Center Boys & Girls Clubs and Girls, Inc. Located 2400 Havendale Blvd, Winter Haven. Sat, 10-3 pm. ChainofLakesEggfest.com

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5th Annual CommunityFest

Downtown Winter Haven

F R E E C O M M U N I T Y & FA M I LY F U N F E S T by Elizabeth Morrisey Thousands of people will gather in downtown Winter Haven for the 5th Annual CommunityFest March 9. Last year, the park was filled with local artisans, food, activities and local businesses. About 6,500 people attended and 60 vendors participated. “We have a large number of people who come in and out,” says Brianna Price with the Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce. This year, the space will be even bigger with the completion of South Central Park. The CommunityFest is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “This event marries businesses and the community,” she says. “It shows they love where we live.” This year’s presenting sponsor, and the sponsor since its inception, is Citizens Bank & Trust. “The Winter Haven Chamber always puts on a high quality event and we are so pleased to be part of such a family-friendly event that brings our community together,” says Greg Littleton, CEO and President. “We believe in community at Citizens Bank & Trust and think this is the perfect event us to support with sponsorship dollars as well as a large group of volunteers for the day.” 28 FEBRUARY 2019

Price says there will be lots of businesses showcasing their services and products. “It’s a way for them to show their faces and get to know people,” she says. Brent Wernsing, pastor at Winter Haven’s Kairos Church, feels it’s a great way to connect with attendees and also other vendors. “It helps promote community in a huge way and showcases some of the great companies and organizations in Winter Haven,” he says. “We love being able to love on the community by providing crafts, games and cotton candy for the kids,” says Wernsing. This is the second year the church has participated in the event. “It also gives us a great opportunity to share about our church and the love of Jesus.” CommunityFest will offer plenty of activities for children at the free kid’s zone, such as a bounce house area, rock climbing, giant Jenga, t-ball, basketball and other games. “This year we are bringing to life everyone’s favorite movie characters,” says Price. Kids will be able to interact and take pictures with Batman, Moana, Spiderman and Princess Anna. Miz Daisy the clown and the Balloon Guy will also be there. Other event sponsors include LegoLand, Polk State College, Ledger Media Group, Winter

Haven Oral Surgery, Gessler Clinic, Bartow Ford, Labor Solutions, Nucor Steel, Anchored A/C and Heating, BayCare Medical Group, Polk Museum of Art, Southern Technical College, Bright Smiles of Winter Haven, Everything About Smiles Orthodontics, Dietrich and Hilliard Orthodontics, Representative Sam Killebrew and Lakeview Towers. Sponsorships are still available. This is the first year Labor Solutions has participated in the event. “What better place to reach out to the community,” says Mirca Mercado, vice president. “We are also involved with other community events.” Labor Solutions will have a booth and is sponsoring a visit from Spiderman. The city is proud to have about 200 events, says Travis Edwards, parks, recreation and culture department director. “It gives people a sense of place and a chance to share things with one another. And many events are free.” Price, with the Winter Haven Chamber, stresses that nobody is pressured to buy anything. “People love Winter Haven and this event shows our collaborative spirit,” she says. Contact the WinterHavenChamber.com for more information.

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CONSERVATION IS THE MESSAGE 10th Annual Gator Crawl

It all started in spring of 2010 by a small group of concerned people, creating an event with a conservation message that also raised money for the community and events such as Project E.A.G.L.E.; a Keep Winter Haven Clean & Beautiful annually sponsored event that hosts a clean-up day for the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes. Now in its tenth year, Gator Crawl is still committee run by a hard working group of people with a “Commitment to Community & Conservation” – their mission statement. Money raised continues to support charities that help improve our community. A few recipients are Keep Winter Haven Clean & Beautiful, Project E.A.G.L.E., Polk County Kid’s Pack, BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse) and KRVSA (Kissimmee River Valley Sportsman Association). The event is held each year the second Saturday in March between the Tanner’s Lakeside and Old Man Frank’s areas which also includes Caribbean Bay. Loyal event-goers love the fun party atmosphere, the music and the food! On the menu each year is BBQ Chicken, Grilled Corn on the Cob, “Dirty Taters”, Alligator Ribs, Alligator Gumbo, Gator Sausage and Swamp Cabbage served from the Tanner’s Lakeside restaurant side. They also have a large amount of raffle items available to purchase tickets for as well as host a 50/50 raffle. Big ticket items include a Shot Gun raffle. One ticket drawn wins two guns! Never attended a Gator Crawl 30 FEBRUARY 2019

event? Well, you’re missing out! Here’s what to expect this year: The event runs from 11-5 pm. Free admission, free parking. “BBQ” menu available for purchase at Tanner’s Lakeside along with the raffle tickets. Enjoy music from the Polk County Porch Pickers at the Tanner’s Lakeside Tiki area from 1-5 pm. Raffles drawn throughout the event. Ski show from the Cypress Gardens Ski Team is at 2 pm from the Old Man Frank’s area. Paddleboard Winter Haven hosts an exhibition and also provides mini-lessons. A variety of vendors are set up in the Tanner’s Lakeside parking lot until 5 pm. The party continues at Old Man Frank’s with the Nathan Baldwin band from 5-10 pm. Hope to see everyone at Polk County’s ONLY Slammin’ Alligator BBQ event. For more info: FB @GatorCrawl. Call Jeffrey Hunt (813) 431-0011 or Rick Stewart (863) 258-8189. Event address located 1006 South Lake Howard Drive, Winter Haven 33880. FIND US ON FACEBOOK AND WWW.TODAYANDTONIGHT.COM

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NORMAN

Norman is a very relaxed dog. He enjoys being petted and being close to his owners. He likes to play but also likes to lounge around. Norman is looking for his forever home..

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JELLY

Jelly is a very sweet cat. He is a big cat but acts like a tiny kitten. He likes to play with balls and bells. Jelly enjoys being close to his owners and being petted. He does good with other cats, dogs, and children. Jelly is ready for his forever home.

BLAZE

Blaze is a black and white male Domestic Medium Hair mix. He is approximately 8 months old. He has been neutered. Blaze came in with his sister Bella they are very attached, have been around children, and other cats. Not to fond of dogs. They love to play with toys, and need a forever home together if possible.

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Veterinarian of the Month Dr. Yoder grew up in an Air Force family where she moved around from place to place before ending up in rural Oviedo Florida. She graduated from Oviedo High School and went on to pursue her degree in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida Gainesville. After graduation she moved to Lake Wales where she started her mobile veterinary service. She was the first woman equine veterinarian here in Polk County. In a field once dominated by males she powered on to then open the doors of Ridge Veterinary Hospital where she has been in practice for 31 years. Dr. Yoder has a menagerie of animals! Such as our clinic bird Pumpkin, a salmon crested cockatoo. She is an avid horse lover and Dr. Yoder has many dogs and cats. She also is very passionate about wildlife rehabilitation.

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BRAINEXCERCISE Sudoku Puzzle STRANGE BUT TRUE BY SAMANTHA WEAVER • It was Leroy “Satchel” Paige, arguably the best pitcher in baseball history, who made the following sage observation: “Never look back. Something might be gaining on you.” • The “Harley” in “Harley-Davidson” comes from William Harley, one of the motorcycle company’s three founders. His is a common surname in England with roots in Old English, in which language it means, literally, “pile of rocks.” • A narwhal’s horn isn’t a horn; it’s a tooth -- the left front tooth, to be specific. As such, it’s considered to be a tusk, making the narwhal the world’s only animal with a tusk that’s straight rather than curved. The tusk was highly prized in the Middle Ages, fetching as much as 10 times its weight in gold for those fortunate enough to have one to sell. • Those who study such things say that millions of trees are planted accidentally when absent-minded squirrels forget where they buried their nuts. • Charlie Chan, the fictional Honolulu detective, was created in 1919 by novelist Earl Derr Biggers. The books featuring Chan became so popular that the character made the leap to radio, movies and television. Even though more than a dozen actors have portrayed the detective over the years, not one of them has been of Chinese ancestry. • A scorpion can live for an entire year without eating.

TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez

1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the number of the U.S. highway that runs along the West Coast? 2. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the fastest bird in the world? 3. LITERATURE: What is the name of the wood carver in “The Adventures of Pinocchio”? 4. MOVIES: Which 1980s movie featured the tagline, “One man’s struggle to take it easy”? 5. ASTRONOMY: How long is a year on the planet Mercury? 6. BUSINESS: Which automaker sold a line of cars called the Fairlane? 7. ANATOMY: How many times does the average human heart beat each day? 8. TELEVISION: Which 1960s television drama featured the catchphrase, “Book ‘em, Danno!”? 9. ARCHITECTURE: Who designed the famous home called “Fallingwater”? 10. COMICS: What is the name of the dog in the “Dennis the Menace” comic strip? Answers 1. U.S. Route 101 2. The peregrine falcon, which can exceed 200 mph in a dive. 3. Geppetto 4. “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” 5. 88 days 6. Ford Motor Co. 7. More than 100,000 times 8. “Hawaii 5-0” 9. Frank Lloyd Wright 10. Ruff

• In the 1830s you could give someone a “blizzard.” Back then, of course, the word wasn’t referring to a snowstorm; rather, that phrase meant to give someone a piece of one’s mind.

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• In the original calculations made by NASA experts, a landing on the moon was thought to have only a 5 percent chance of success.

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– The Gala. Annual blacktie benefit for the Polk Museum of Art. A memorable evening of dancing, socializing, and a wonderful gourmet dinner. A silent auction takes place throughout the evening, as well. Items for auction range from sports memorabilia, great vacation getaways, gourmet meals, jewelry and more! Sat, 6:3011:30 pm. Cost - $400 pp. PolkMuseumofArt. org for tickets.

MAR 7

– Annual Taste of Winter Haven. Benefit for the Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce. An evening event focused on giving the community an opportunity to taste local cuisine, beer and wine while enjoying live music from Hunter Smith. Taste of Winter Haven will take place at Winter Haven’s newest event space, Venue 650, 650 6th St SW, Winter Haven. Thurs, 6-9 pm. Cost - $40 Adv, $45 Day of. 21+ to attend. https:// centralfloridatix.com/events/taste-of-winter-haven

FEB 13

– Lakeland Magic vs Fort Wayne Mad Ants. Basketball 6 pm located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland.

FEB 16

– Florida Tropics vs Orlando SeaWolves. Indoor Soccer 7 pm located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland.

FEB 20

– Lakeland Magic vs Capital City Go-Go. Basketball 7 pm located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland.

FEB 22

– Lakeland Magic vs Salt Lake City Stars. Basketball 7 pm located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland.

FEB 22

– Detroit Tigers vs Southeastern University. Spring Training Baseball Game Publix Field at

Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland at 1:05 pm.

FEB 23

to MAR 11 – 27th Annual Polk Senior Games. Variety of events held in several locations around Polk County. PolkSeniorGames.org

FEB 24

– Detroit Tigers vs Philadelphia Phillies. Spring Training Baseball Game Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland at 1:05 pm.

FEB 25

to MAR 2 – FHSAA Girls Basketball Championships. High School Basketball, times vary. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland.

FEB 27

– Detroit Tigers vs New York Yankees. Spring Training Baseball Game Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland at 1:05 pm.

MAR 1

– Detroit Tigers vs New York Mets. Spring Training Baseball Game Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland at 1:05 pm.

MAR 2

– Detroit Tigers vs Atlanta Braves. Spring Training Baseball Game Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland at 1:05 pm.

MAR 3

– Lakeland Magic vs Erie BayHawks. Basketball 3 pm located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland.

MAR 4

– Detroit Tigers vs St. Louis Cardinals. Spring Training Baseball Game Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland at 1:05 pm.

MAR 4

to 9 – FHSAA Boys Basketball Championships. High School Basketball, times vary. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland.

MAR 8

– AFI Wine Festival of Central Florida. Benefit for the Alliance For Independence. Enjoy a fabulous evening under the stars on the beautiful Frances Langford Promenade. With over 150 wines, spirits and craft beers and samplings from some of Polk County’s best chefs, caterers and restaurants, this is a premier event. Returning to the Festival this year is our Wall of Wine Drawing. A suggested donation of $20 enters you to win a significant collection of wines donated by our wine festival vendors. Located Lk Mirror Promenade, Lakeland. Fri, 6:30-10 pm. Cost - $65 Adv, $75 at Gate. WineFestivalofCentralFlorida.com

MAR 9

– PIVOT Gala. Florida Polytechnic University’s signature philanthropic event of the year, PIVOT, aimed at raising money to fund scholarships and strategic university priorities. Evening will include music, food stations, and live entertainment to celebrate companies and individuals who have made an impact on the University through their contributions and continuing support. Located at the Saddle Creek Logistics Commons in the Innovation, Science, and Technology Building, located at 4700 Research Way, in Lakeland. Sat, 6:30 pm. FloridaPoly. edu

MAR 9

– 10th Annual Gator Crawl. Celebrating 10 years! Conservation is the message. Raising money to benefit community projects such as Project E.A.G.L.E./Keep Winter Haven Clean & Beautiful. Special BBQ menu, raffles, 50/50, vendors, skip show, paddleboard exhibition, music. Polk County Porch Pickers 1-5pm at Tanner’s Tike. Nathan Baldwin Band after party 5-10 pm at Old Man Frank’s/Located Tanner’s Lakeside and Old Man Frank’s, Lk Howard Drive, Winter Haven. Sat, 11-5 pm. FB@ GatorCrawl for more info

Sports in Polk

FEB 5

– Lakeland Magic vs Maine Red Claws. Basketball 7 pm located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland.

FEB 8

– Lakeland Magic vs Erie BayHawks. Basketball 7 pm located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland.

FEB 9

– Ring of Honor Wrestling. Pro Wrestling Show 6 pm located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland.

FEB 11

– Lakeland Magic vs Long Island Nets. Basketball 7 pm located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland.

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With live music by the Shen Yun Orchestra

“An incredibly valuable thing for Must See” people “A to witness.” — Broadway World

—U.S. Congressman Dana Rohrabacher

HERE ARE RARE MOMENTS in history when a show, a book, or a piece of art takes its viewer to a whole new realm. Boundaries previously thought unmovable, like those between the stage and the backdrop, are erased and reinvented, never to be the same. Watching Shen Yun Performing Arts is witnessing just such a moment. Alongside its mesmerizing choreography and live orchestra combining Eastern and Western instruments, Shen Yun’s ingenious animated backdrops are leaving the entertainment industry astounded. What Shen Yun’s projection designs do is seamlessly synchronize all aspects of the performance. The costumes’ colors, specific dance movements, drums, lighting, particular notes played by the orchestra—are all timed with animated movements on a large digital backdrop. When Shen Yun returns to Lakeland for the performances, its newest innovations for the 2019 world tour will be on full display. Come and experience a riveting journey, in which China’s 5,000 years of legends and myths come to life in vivid detail through Shen Yun’s awe-inspiring performances, with its explosive digital techniques, synchronized movements, and expressive powers. Don’t miss Shen Yun!

“Beautiful ... a nimble mastery.” —Chicago Tribune

“Breathtaking vistas ... Vigorous jumps and dazzling spins.” —CurtainUp

“Simply astounding to watch, and a pleasure to the ear.” —Opera Online

“It’s the best show I’ve ever seen.” —The Honorable David Kilgour, retired Member of the Parliament of Canada and Nobel Peace Prize nominee

“The choreography is phenomenal. I think it’s the best show I have ever seen... I am very, very lucky to see this amazing and fabulous performance.” —Valentina Alexess, Former ballerina, Moscow Ballet

“The most extraordinary cultural show I’ve ever seen … It transported me back in time, in a sense of a beautiful, wonderful, quintessential Chinese culture.” —Dr. Cyril Dabydeen, Author and critic

See the all-new 2019 show

Tickets: ShenYun.com/FL | 888.974.3698

PRESENTED BY FLORIDA FALUN DAFA ASSOCIATION

Lakeland, FEB 26, RP Funding Center | St. Pete, FEB 20-24, Mahaffey Theater Presented by Florida Falun Dafa Association

TICKETS: ShenYun.com/FL | 888.974.3698

Presented by Falun Dafa Association of Rhode Island