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September 7, 2015

By Brian Bruchey

Vacation My Butt As I have done in the past, I’m going to pull from my experiences from a vacation for inspiration in writing this article. I wonder if I could just say that I took this most recent trip for the sole purpose of writing this article, and then I could write it off as a business expense on my taxes. If you are reading this and you work for the IRS, please stop reading now, and forget you even saw this. As it goes, my wife wanted to take a mini-vacation, which sounded pretty good, but mini vacations don’t exactly come with mini costs. Actually, they come with many costs. In hindsight, I’d have to say my wife’s line of thinking is, “Hey, we’re only going to stay at a hotel for a shorter-than-usual time, so let’s stay at a more expensive hotel.” In our family, the typical rule of thumb is that she can spend what she wants, but I don’t want to know about it. Even if I suspect a room might cost $200 a night, I don’t want the confirmation. As long as there is no confirmation, there is still a chance (in my mind) that she got a really good deal somehow. My son is well aware of this rule, and being the nine-year-old punk that he is, he likes to have fun with it. If he happens to see the receipt at dinner, he will make sure that Daddy knows exactly what we’re paying. NOTE TO MY SON: Daddy is keeping track of stuff like this, and it will come back to haunt you later in life when you’re trying to impress girls. We started our “vacation” by going to spend the night with some of my in-laws. Seriously, this is how my wife wanted to start our vacation. I guess she figures it makes sense to stress me out to the maximum so once we get to our vacation destination, I will totally unwind and enjoy the time away so much more. The silver lining to this part of our vacation is that we didn’t have to pay money to stay in a hotel or for dinner. The next day, we made it to our destination, Daytona Beach. My wife booked a Hilton hotel right on the beach. That sounds expensive to me. I know it was expensive. Not feeling that relaxed-no-worries state of mind yet. When we arrived at the hotel, I immediately realize that it’s a Hilton.

Nothing against Hilton, but just the thought of my money going to someone like Paris Hilton makes me cringe. The only thing that could make me feel worse is if this was a hotel owned by the Kardashians. Our parking choices were this: pay to park on an unsecured lot a block away, or pay a little more for a secured lot on the hotel grounds and for valet service. My wife tells me it will be smarter to do the valet service. All I could translate was “Valet… we’ll have to tip”. I have to admit, being right next to the ocean is relaxing for me. I love the sound of the ocean, love the view, enjoyed the early morning sunrises. On the flip side, I do not like swimming in the ocean. The feeling of salt water drying into a sticky abrasive film on my skin drives me bonkers. And don’t even get me started on the fact that fish (and some people) pee in there. This being Daytona Beach, there was an abundance of women in the smallest bikinis known to mankind, and man those were kind to this man. It’s almost like going to Hooters without having to pay for lunch. Day three of our mini-vacation, and I’m starting to relax and enjoy the time away. Then she informs me that it’s time to leave. And of course, to get home, we have to drive on I-4. Welcome back stress. I did not miss you.

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BAMBU CAFE A Great Blend Downtown Winter Haven

“No-flu shots” turmeric ginger fresh orange.

By Amy Sumerlin Jennie Harrison makes multi-tasking look easy. During one of our conversations, she took an order from a customer, filled it, and never missed a beat with our conversation. “They call me a ‘Jen’ of all trades,” she began, explaining that owning a café was definitely not her first career. A licensed massage therapist and aesthetician, she has “years of experience in both the body and beauty industries, and the restaurant/bar industry.” Healthy eating – and juices especially – became a focus for her after her mother was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2007. “We wanted her to eat as healthy as possible, but we had to travel out of town to go to juice bars.” Sadly, her mother succumbed to lung cancer in 2009, but this made her even more committed to eating healthy personally. So, in 2013, Jennie decided to combine this passion and the two industries with which she was most familiar, and she opened Bambu Body Bar. Opened in a small, 750 sq. ft. building on 2nd St SW in Winter Haven, Bambu offered juices, massages, and facials. It didn’t take long for Harrison to figure out that the demand was for the juices and, perhaps, even more healthy food options. “My customAPRIL 2018

Chocolate chia pudding topped with shredded coconut and granola.

ers kept asking for an expanded menu,” she remembered. “It was really too noisy in there for massages anyway,” she continued, “so we took out a wall and expanded the kitchen.” Immediately, Harrison added healthy soups and sandwiches to her menu. “I love to offer healthy versions of the sandwiches you remember from your childhood.” The expanded menu significantly increased demand, and Harrison knew it was time to make a move. NEW LOCATION

“In August 2016, I was able to obtain a wonderful, historic location,” she said, describing the new location in Winter Haven’s Olde Towne Square. After six months of renovations, the 2500 sq. ft. location was ready for customers. With the move also came a new name to better represent the new operation: And Bambu Café was born. THE MENU

Bambu offers made to order juices, infused waters, and real fruit and veggie smoothies. If you want something a little heartier, chicken, egg, and tuna salads are made in house daily. Even the nut butters (peanut and almond) and the dressings – which are gluten free, of course – are made in-house, with no partially hydrogenated oils. “One thing that sets us apart is that our chicken is hormone and antibiotic free, and we use local, free-range eggs,” she explained. 8 APRIL 2018

Soups (including a number of vegan options) also are house made, with organic broths and vegetables; most are dairy-free and low sodium. For those of us in a hurry, Harrison recently purchased a new refrigerated case for vegan, gluten-free take and go options. You’ll also find a healthy dessert options, including chia pudding, and what Harrison called “little baby desserts”, and of course they too are vegan and gluten free. Eat at Bambu often? Grab one of their loyalty cards, which allow patrons to build up points for freebies and discounts.

Razmatazz smoothie.

chicken salad is also one of my favorites. Also, just added to the menu is a fresh made kombucha, a fermented, lightly effervescent sweetened tea drink commonly known for it’s health benefits. THE FUTURE

Harrison plans to expand her hours of operation (she is currently open Mon – Fri, 10AM to 5 PM), and also hopes to continue expanding Bambu’s menu. When I asked when she plans

to expand those hours, she said, “Probably when I receive my liquor license, which I am working on now.” Yes, you read that right. “I plan to offer healthy, fruitand-herb infused cocktails and organic beer and wine.” Sign me up for that loyalty card. FMI: Bambu Café, 371 3rd St. NW, Winter Haven. On the corner of Ave D and 3rd St. 863-280-6346.

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I didn’t need to make a special trip to Bambu for this article – I think of it regularly for lunch, whenever I am in the area, including about a week ago. And I admit: The first thing I think about when I plan to eat there is her Reese’s Cup smoothie ($5.00 for a small). That’s largely because I know that Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups – and let’s not even get started about Reese’s Easter Eggs – will be the downfall of my girlish figure. Thankfully, though, Harrison gives me a healthier-but-still-delicious option (her smoothie is made from banana, organic peanut butter, and chocolate almond milk). But I’m a big girl, and sometimes I go for more protein-packed options such as the chipotle tuna over greens ($7.50), because I enjoy its just-a-littlespicy taste, and the chipotle

Super duper salad with mixed kale greens, hemp seeds, walnuts and superfood berries.

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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

Naked

QUESTIONS 1. Who wrote and released “Rocky Mountain High”? 2. Which artist had an international hit with “Come Back and Stay”? 3. Who wrote and released “Across 110th Street”? 4. What was the original name of the band Gerry and the Pacemakers? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Now Jenny Diver, ho, ho, yeah, Sukey Tawdry, Ooh, Miss Lotte Lenya and old Lucy Brown, Oh, the line forms on the right, babe, Now that Macky’s back in town.”

promoting drugs, due to use of the word “high.” 2. Paul Young, in 1983. The song was used in “Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories” in 2006. 3. Bobby Womack, in 1973. He wrote most of the music for the film soundtrack of the same name. 4. Gerry Marsden and the Mars Bars, but they had to change it when Mars, the candy company, objected. 5. “Mack the Knife,” by Bobby Darin, 1959. The German song was originally called “The Ballad of Mack the Knife” and became “Three Penny Opera” in America in 1933. Mack was a vicious fictional street thug by the name of Captain Macheath.

Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing. — Helen Keller

1. What do The Average White Band, Bay City Rollers and Simple I don’t want to blind them, I just want them to blink a little. Minds have in common? — The Emperor’s New 2. Name the 1927 song that Elvis Clothes, 1953 Presley released in 1960 that went to I always like to reveal the fact that the emperor has no clothes. And chilNo. 1 for six weeks. dren are best at that. They teach us 3. How long was the single “Yester- how to see the world in that sense. ANSWERS They are without artifice; they see 1. John Denver, in 1972. It was day Once More”? it for what it is. I am drawn to that temporarily censored by the FCC for 4. What instrument did Marv Tarplin ruthless honesty. — Mira Nair play, and in which group? COMMUNITY SNIPPETS a student of social science, I 5. Name the song that contains this As never made the pararell between lyric: “So long boy, you can take my selective exposure theory and story of the emperor’s new Heart place, got my papers, I’ve got my the clothes. The funny tale of the arroking and the clever weavers pay, So pack my bags and I’ll be on gant By Heart who dupe an entire kingdom is my way ...”Fossen an excellent metaphor for recent In 2013, bassist Steve and drummer Michael Derosier social media scandals, student were inducted into the Rock and Answers form. According to Fossen, “We don’t marches and the growing polarRoll Hall of Fame as original memsee it as our task to modify or update ization of our nation. these classic tunes that Heart fans love bers of Heart. That 70's-era lineup Defined as an “individuals’ ten1. They all originated in toScotland. and have listened all these years.” brought to the world the massive dency to favor information which After every show, fans express their radio hits Magic Man, Crazy On You, The country has produced a long list reinforces their pre-existing views appreciation for HEART BY HEART's Dreamboat Annie, Barracuda, Kick ability to bring back the memories while avoiding contradictory Itof Out,excellent Heartless, Straight On, Dog & bands that often are misby playing the songs as written and information,” selective exposure Butterfly, Even It Up and much more. recorded. Having Mike and Steve on Now Fossen and Derosier are back taken as being fromstage England. theory has recently been linked to gives HEART BY HEART an together with HEART BY HEART, data scandals at Facebook authenticity no other Heart Tribute 2.band“Are You Lonesome Tonight,” recent a new featuring powerhouse can match. and beyond. In a nutshell, the vocalist Somar Macek, multi-talented released after his service was theory provides humans tend to guitarist/keyboardist/vocalist Lizzy military THE RP FUNDING CENTER surround themselves with comDaymont, and legendary Seattle April 12, 2018 at 7:30pm completed. The recording compamunication sources that agree guitarist Randy Hansen. Honoring 701 West Lime Street the magic and power of the music of their belief systems and insuny this didn’t really it and it with Lakeland, Floridathought 33815 Heart, incredible lineup consid- like late thought from any potential rpfundingcenter.com ers it their responsibility to bring the conflicting discourse. In essence, would goin their nowhere. (863) 834-8111 songs to the stage original we spin a cocoon of communica3. Very long. The 1973 “song” by SIGN UP FOR OUR NEW WEEKLY EMAIL NEWSLETTER AT WWW.TODAYANDTONIGHT.COM Richard Carpenter and John Bettis

tion resources that reflect our preferred outlook regardless of the limitations.

While not scientific in nature,

the popular phrase “birds of

a feather flock together” sums

up the entire body of selective exposure theory and begins to illustrate another powerful social media theory known as cognitive dissonance. Replace the words “cognitive dissonance” with “thought discomfort” and you have a basic understanding of the psychology behind the theory. As humans and communicators, we limit our exposure to thoughts and ideas that cause mental discomfort, preferring the safety of information that aligns with our adopted worldview. We seek to minimize our access to debate in an effort to reduce the possible emotional irritation and uneasiness. Science is predicting the motivation behind our behaviors with the same accuracy as the child in the story who shouts out “he has no clothes on.” Our current state of affairs boils down to one decision. We can continue to let special interest shape our narrative or we can allow the communication of new ideas and voices. The recent student marches are starting a conversation that is uncomfortable, and possibly even cognitively crippling for a few, but very necessary to positive change. It is just a shame that children had to be the ones to point out we are utterly naked, again. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS info@todayandtonight.com APRIL 2018

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BY JAMES COULTER

Killing It In The Kitchen by James Coulter One Friday evening, in a small restaurant in Downtown Lakeland, more than a dozen people gathered to enjoy a combination of both saucy food and music. As patrons licked the sauce off of their barbecue ribs, they enjoyed saucy tunes licked from the guitar strings of an acoustic duo performing that evening. The two guitarists stood within the corner of the restaurant, illuminated with the low lighting of string lights hanging 10 APRIL 2018

from the rafters above. As the two played their music, they performed not only for the live audience in the restaurant, but also their virtual audience watching online via Facebook live stream. After each song, the lead singer, Billy Floyd, would discuss the food items prepared by the restaurant’s owner, Joel Vann, who helped showcase the food to the audience both live and online.

Such menu items ranged from boiled peanuts prepared with a special rub for five hours until golden perfection, to homemade potato salad prepared with chicken bouillon. The potato salad especially tasted so good that it made the other half of the duo, The Commodore, contemplate life, Floyd told the audience that evening. Such performances are common with the acoustic duo,

the Kitchen Killaz, which tours kitchens and restaurants around the country to perform music and highlight good eats. Floyd loves to play music. He also loves to cook and enjoy good food. But since he can’t do both at the same time, he does the next best thing, which is to perform music while others cook good food. Each week during their live stream show, Floyd and the Commodore will visit a culinary artist who will prepare food while the two perform music, with songs based on what the host likes or what they’re preparing. Even if the host isn’t interested in cooking anything, the duo will be more than willing to perform and have their traveling “Mad Scientist from Maryland” Dennis Cutter cook

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something up for them. The show airs live, which means everything happens spontaneously and unscripted, so regular viewers never know what to expect with a different show each and every week. “Every Friday is a different kitchen, a different menu, a different host, and different music,” Floyd said. “So it is never the same show twice, and I think our experience has allowed us to operate on the spot, be able to make spontaneous decisions, and move the show forward in a positive way.” Floyd has been performing music for 20 years in the entertainment industry. As someone who’s resided in Davenport for six years, he’s performed in Polk County for nearly a decade. Wanting to escape the rat race and the need to compete with other bands for venues in Central Florida, Floyd turned to the internet for an escape with plans of utilizing social media as an alternative. This new venture into cyberspace began last August when he and his friends decided to

Billy Floyd

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steam a musical performance live from random rooms in his house until finally settling for the kitchen. “We realized that when we played in the kitchen, we started getting a lot of people jumping in. And so we decided not to stop playing until we fell beneath 20 viewers,” he said. His band played for two and a half hours that night, and performed once again the following week in the same location,

which garnered them the name “Kitchen Killaz”, a name which has stuck with them ever since. Since then, the duo have been performing every Friday night from a different kitchen. What started as two close friends performing in the kitchen of their own house has soon grown into an internet sensation with shows streamed live from locations all over the country. Every show draws in two distinct audiences: a live audi-

ence, usually a small gathering of people who gather in person, and a virtual audience on social media who watch via their Facebook stream. By far their virtual audience has allowed them to remain as successful as they have been within the past year, as their regular viewers have formed almost a small community around them within the group chat, and has allowed them to go viral. “This was really never planned,” he said. “We never got this idea in our heads to be the Kitchen Killaz. We just play music, and we started to realize that we could build a community on its own.” Though Floyd never had real plans to start such a sensation, he does have great expectations to keep it going with more music, locations, friends, and even more fun times. Kitchen Killaz host their live show every Friday from 9:05 to 10:05pm on their Facebook page. For more information, visit their page at https:// www.facebook.com/kitchenkillaz

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Champino’s Rest & Pizzeria, Sandpiper Plaza 6617 N. Socrum Loop Rd (863) 937-8866 Happy Hr 3-7p Full Liquor Bar Direct TV Sun, Brunch Champs Sports Bar & Grill 6645 S Florida Ave (863) 647-5900 Happy Hr 3-7p Daily Specials Mon, Tacos 5-10p Wed, Boneless Wings 5-10p 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 Even Par Sports Bar Oak Plaza North 5100 US Hwy 98 N Suite 13 (863) 816-7995 Happy Hr 4-6p Daily NFL Sunday Ticket/ MLB Package $12 Buckets Dart Tournaments 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 House DJ Mon-Thu, Nightly Specials 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

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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Just Larry’s Bar & Grill 3415 E County Rd 542 (863) 666-6898

Tue, $5 Burgers/$1 Drafts Wed, .50 Wings 4p-cl

Thu, $2 Redneck Tacos Fri, AUCE Fish $8.95 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

Southside Package & Lounge 1122 S. Florida Ave (863) 683-4703 Happy Hr 10-7p & 12-2a; Full Liquor T A Slammers 1011 S. Florida Ave (863) 682-4178 Full Liquor Nightly Specials

T-Bows 33 Lounge 4106 Lakeland Hills Blvd (863) 683-1201 Happy Hr 4-6p; $2.75 Wells, $2.25 20oz Drafts Wed-Sat, Karaoke 9p Wally’s Pool Hall 1136 E. Main St (863) 688-4460 Hpy Hr, Mon-Sat 11-7p Mon, 9-Ball Tourn Tue & Thu, APA 8 & 9-Ball Thu, Ladies Nite w/free pool Winner’s Circle 4215 South Florida Ave. (863) 644-9464 Sun, Corn Hole Tues, Poker

Wed, Ladies Night

1st Thu, Open Mic, 7-10p Ybor Cigars & Spirits 5263 S. Florida Ave (863) 619-6799 Happy Hr 4-7p

Darts/Pool Table/TVs Tue-Sat, Live Music

LAKE WALES Al’s Place

1530 N Scenic Hwy

Tue, Karaoke

(863) 604-1456

Fri, Ladies/Latin Night

Trish is Back!

Wed, $5 Burgers

Sun, 50 cent Wings

$1.25 Drafts

All Star Grill

Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub

2019 Hwy. 60 E

(863) 686-6231

Sports Bar

111 S. Kentucky Ave Darts, Pool Tables Live Music, Fri

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

(863) 679-9689

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s

19598 US Hwy 27 (863) 679-1975

Full Liquor Sports Bar Big Screen TVs

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SNAPSHOTZ Cherry Pocket Steak & Seafood Shak 3100 Canal Rd

(863) 439-2031 Seafood, Full Liquor Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 11-4p Thu, Fri & Sat, Music 6-10p The Good Spot 3825 N. Scenic Hwy (863) 949-4243 Mon-Fri, $1 drafts 3-7p Tue, $2 Dom Bottles Thu, Ladies Night 7-11p Lunch Specials Darts, Pool Table 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 Y’all Come Back Saloon 3230 State Rd 60 E (863) 676-5759 Taco Tues, $1 Live Music/Pool

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

WINTER HAVEN A.J. Slammers 508 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 875 5623

Ave. Bar by Arabellas 328 West Central Ave (863) 229-8142 Open Tue-Sat, 4p Smoke-Free Full Menu/Full Bar Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 300 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 293-9464 Full Liquor Sports Bar 30 Big HD TVs Mon Burger Special B-Pop’s Lounge

114 W Central Ave (863) 662-3853

Open Daily, 12 pm Beer & Wine Thu, Trivia

Sun, MimosaMania Fire Restaurant

325 W. Central Ave (863) 875-5544

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535 Cypress Gardens Blvd Suite 150 (863) 318-8800 Wine Bar Smoke-Free Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd Street SW (863) 291-0700 Craft Beer & Wine Smoke-Free Food Truck & Live Music Wed-Fri 4p, Sat-Sun 12p Harborside Restaurant 2435 7th St SW (863) 293-7070 Daily, Hpy Hr 3-6p Sunday, Early Bird 3-5p Mon-Thu, Early Bird 3-6p Waterfront Dining in Lk Shipp High Seas Lounge 7000 State Rd 544 (863) 299-2233 Great Food/Drink Specials Live Music

Idle Zone (At Lake May) 615 7th Street SW Apple Lounge (863) 875-7949 2803 Recker Hwy (863) 291-0340 Fri, Karaoke 8p Happy Hr, Mon-Fri 11-7p Live Music Food Available; Daily Specials Sports Packages/TVs Mon, Pool Tourn Great Food; Lunch & Dinner Wed & Sun, Poker/Thu, Outside Lakefront Seating Karaoke Apr 9, Paints & Pints

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Jensen’s Corner Bar 100 3rd Street SW (863) 298-6755 Smoke-Free Outdoor Patio Thu, Live Music Jessie’s Lounge 118 3rd Street SW (863) 298-9815 Hpy Hr Mon-Fri, 4-7p Mon, Free Pool Wed, Big Ass Jam Night Live Music Weekly Office Pub & Lounge 1243 1st Street S (863) 293-4767 Happy Hr 12-7 Mon & Thu, Karaoke Tue & Fri, Poker 7p Sat, Poker 1p Pool Tables, Darts, Golden Tee Old Man Frank’s 1005 S. Lake Howard Dr (863) 294-9179 Happy Hour M-F, 11-7p Daily Specials Oyster Bar Sun, Live Music/$12 Bckts Apr 7, Regatta Party 1-5p May 12, Country Music Fest Past Time Lounge 1605 1st St S (863) 293-0027 Tue, Ladies Night Darts/Pool Table 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’ Apr 7, Big Engine 8p; $10 tix 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 Drive (863) 662-5948 Wed-Fri, 4p-cl/Sat-Sun11:30a Happy Hr Wed-Sun, 4-6p Daily Food Specials Sat, Prime Rib 2p-cl Apr 28, Project EAGLE Specials for Volunteers

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7 RIVERS WATER FESTIVAL At Haines City’s free 7 Rivers Water Festival you’ll learn about water conservation and protection May 5 at Lake Eva Park. “Our target is to reach 2,000 people each year in a coordinated, county-wide effort,” says Jacqueline Hollister, with Polk County Utilities. The purpose of the event is to allow participants to find their comfort zone for promoting environmental

protection and conservation. Public and private organizations, volunteers, landscaping professionals and recreational retailers all tied to water quality and quantity in and around the county will be at the event. There will be games, prizes, demonstrations and food vendors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is also a cardboard boat race first thing in the morning, a water con-

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nd’s Green Celebration is ent on April 20 at the Franford Promenade at Lake here will be live music, and exhibits focusing on ng initiatives from 6 p.m.

LIVE GREEN EVENT Munn Park will also have a celebration called Live Green April 14 sponsored by the GFWC Junior Women’s Club of Lakeland. The family-friendly eco festival will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. anies will have information It is the 5th year for the event reusing, recycling, repur- that will highlight the Lakeland nd sustainability. The city community’s environmentally ms up with the Polk County friendly non-profits, businesses oard. Elementary, Middle and organizations. There will be 80 Schools will display their eco-friendly vendors, children’s acbility projects. Last year, tivities, crafts and entertainment. ls participated. “It’s something important and really cool to have our was on our hearts,” says event eople get so enthusiastic co-chair Sandra Roth. “Everyone t to share their ideas on needs to do their part. If we can t they are practicing sus- spread the word, give everyone ,” says Kevin Cook, the tips and tricks it will make it a better ctor of communications. place.” www.gfwclakelandjuniors. reen Celebration began org nd it also features music. , reggae band Jah Moveo was named “Best Local Band” in the Tampa Bay l play at the event. The tures well-known reggae s who include a touch of ul and funk. pants of the Green Celere encouraged to recycle, reuse and ride their bike. blanket and picnic basket he day.

servation art contest for Polk County students (submissions are due April 16) and a recycle fashion show. Go to lakeseducation.org to register for the boat race and keeppolkcountybeautiful.org for the fashion show. “We are about to reach the maximum limit for water that we can withdraw from the aquifer,” Hollister says. “It’s a movement. We have to overcome the mistakes we made in the past.”

PROJECT E.A.G.L.E

Winter Haven will be focusing on cleaning up its Chain of Lakes on April 28. This is the 29th year for Project E.A.G.L.E. (Enhancing A Great Living Environment) sponsored by Keep Winter Haven Clean and Beautiful and the City of Winter Haven. Activities include collections of litter and debris in the water and along the shoreline. Volunteers will walk the shorelines as well as use kayaks and boats from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. meeting at Lake Shipp Park. Live entertainment, vendors and exhibitors, a ski show and children’s activities will be featured at the free event. “This annual Chain of Lakes clean-

up has become a long-standing tradition for many families through the years,” says KWHCB Executive Director Tracy Mercer. “Whenever possible, it helps to pick up litter and organize cleanup groups locally. Additionally, getting active and involved in environmentally friendly activities is a great way to prevent and reduce pollution.” Contact Tracy Mercer at (863) 206-4113 for more information.

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by James Coulter Polk County may be known for its clear blue waters, but it also has plenty of clear blue skies above with plenty of ways to explore it. Whether you want to take a ride in a biplane or seaplane, go skydiving, or simply watch aircraft from the safety of the ground, there are plenty of ways within the county to enjoy the wild blue yonder above.

SUN 'N FUN INTERNATIONAL FLY-IN EXPO April 10th-15th

4175 Medulla Rd, Lakeland, FL 33811 863-644-2431 | https://www.flysnf.org/ For one week, the skies over Lakeland feature everything from vintage aircraft to hot air balloons in the second largest fly-in event in the country.

drawing in as many as 200,000 participants. This year will include aerial performances by the Thunderbirds and Torah! Torah! Torah! “We think this will be bigger and better than ever,” explained Carol Cali, Marketing Director. “The past, present, and future of aviation will be here...If you are a big aviation buff, there are tons and tons of planes.” This week-long event serves as the main fundraiser for the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE), a museum and education center located within the 25-acre Sun n’ Fun campus near Lakeland Linder Regional Airport. ACE hosts the Lakeland Aero Club, the largest high school flying club in the nation, as well as the Central Florida Aerospace Academy, which, a with Kathleen High School, provides classes and programs designed to inspire young aviators. Through such outreach programs, ACE reaches out to 20,000 youth and offers $30,000 in scholarships, which, over the past five years, have allowed 63 high schoolers to become private pilots and 18 to receive their Airframe and/or Powerplant (A&P) certification, thus helping inspire the next generation of fliers, Cali said.

BROWN’S SEAPLANE BASE Since 1974, the Sun N’ Fun Expo has attracted aviators and aviation enthusiasts worldwide,

2704 US-92, Winter Haven, FL 33881 863-956-2243 | http://brownsseaplane.com/ With more than a thousand lakes, Polk County offers the most opportune location to

learn the basics of seaplane flying. As such, more than 17,000 seaplane pilots from all over the world have earned their wings through Brown’s Seaplane Base in Winter Haven. For more than 50 years, the base along Lake Jessie has helped preserve the proud tradition of seaplane aviation, which was a personal passion of its original owner, Jack Brown.

A former fixed base (FBO) operator at the Winter Haven airport, Brown had a passion for seaplane aviation that carried on into his WWII military career, where he piloted such aircraft as the Grumman “Flying Boats.” His oldest son, Jon, continues his legacy by helping pilots obtain their seaplane rating for their license. “As much as this is a business, it is also a place where you will come as a stranger, leave as a friend, and know you are always welcome to return,” its website states.

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POLK COUNTY’S

RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT To Have Your Restaurant Listed Please Call 863-401-8001

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

LAKELAND

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S NORTH LAKELAND

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

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S SOUTH LAKELAND

Great Food! Great Sports! Great Family Fun! 40+ HD TV’s, NFL Ticket Sundays, NCAA Game Plan Saturdays. 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday. 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 19 years! Monday 5pm to 10pm 50¢ Tacos. Wednesday 5pm to 10pm 35¢ Boneless Wings. Friday Homemade New England Clam Chowder. Fresh food specials all weekend! Not your typical sports bar! Follow us on Facebook! 6645 S. Florida Ave. #14 863-647-5900 www.champstogo.com

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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

POSTO 9

A Brazilian gastropub, is a culinary destination inspired by the bright and exciting flavors of Braziland the south w here masterfully crafted seasonal foods meet outstanding service. Also, enjoy the Ipanema Ro oftop Lounge located on the third floor of Posto9 . Relax in the sun or underneath the shaded terrace while enjoying appetizers and specialty cocktails. Ha ve a special event coming up? Our second floor can host up to 130 for private events; business, classes, parties. Must Try: P assion Fruit Salmon, Chicken and Waffles, P9 Shrimp and Grits. 215 East Main Street • (863) 499-0099 www.Posto9gastropub.com FB: @Posto9gastropub

LAKE WALES 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: Over 20 Flavors of Wings 19598 US Hwy 27, 863-679-1975 www.beefobradys.com

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

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

HARBORSIDE

Seafood, Steak, Oysters. Polk County’s Premier Waterfront Restaurant. Scenic dining on Lake Shipp. Happy Hour 3-6pm daily. Early Bird Sunday 3-5pm and Monday thru Thursday 3-6pm. 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

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. We have mobile catering, Tallulah’s Table by the Sea for private parties and events. Must Try: Fish in a Bag 3751 Cypress Gardens Rd., Winter Haven 863-324-0301 www.harrysoldplace.com

IDLE ZONE BAR & GRILL

Located on Lake May (chain of lakes) with a brand new dock. Serving fresh, homemade lunch and dinner. AMAZING WINGS! Live music, karaoke and games. Totally remodeled atmosphere, clean and non-smoking inside. Outside patio seating. Must Try: Hot and Fresh Wings 615 7th St., Winter Haven 863-875-7949

SOMEWHERE SPORTS BAR

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

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FLORIDA SKYDIVING CENTER

440 S. Airport Rd, Lake Wales, FL 33859 863-678-1003 | https://floridaskydiving.com/ Since opening the Florida Skydiving Center, the Lake Wales Municipal Airport has transformed from a secluded rural airport into the “Skydiving Capital of the World.”

Not only are these vintage aircraft available on display, but they have also been fully-restored to airworthiness and are often shown in action within the air through aerial demonstrations from either its grassy runways or seaplane base. “As an aviation-themed attraction complete with immersive exhibits and delights for the whole family, Fantasy of Flight ushers its visitors through aviation’s storied past while providing guests ample moments of wonder and excitement,” its website states.

PRESTON AVIATION

Whether it’s your first time skydiving or your one hundredth, the center offers the best location for your next skydive. For patrons such as Alex Gaffney, it’s the best place to go diving for the first time. “It was the most exhilarating experience of my life” he wrote on Facebook. “The staff there is so down to earth and the video was something I will cherish forever! I will definitely be back in the future.” Located within 250 acres of open rural landscape in the heart of Central Florida, the center provides one of the friendliest drop zones in Florida, according to its website. The center has hosted countless skydiving events such as the U.S. Parachute Association’s National Collegiate Parachuting Championships, one of the oldest and largest collegiate skydiving events in the world.

FANTASY OF FLIGHT

1400 Broadway Blvd SE, Polk City, FL 33868 863-984-3500 | https://www.fantasyofflight.com/ Kermit Weeks always dreamed of flying high, and his dream would inspire him not only to be an aviator and aircraft designer, but also a collector of aircraft of all shapes and sizes, as he owns the largest private aircraft collection in the world showcased at Fantasy of Flight.

2073 U.S. 92, Winter Haven, FL 33881 863-956-2526 | http://www.flytailwheel.com/ Want to take to the skies as though you’re one with the birds? Then why not hop aboard and take flight in either a 1946 Piper J3 Cub or 1941 Stearman Biplane? At Preston Aviation, located at the Winter Haven Airport, you can do just that, as you take an aerial tour or even learn how to pilot one of those vintage aircraft.

The local airport has maintained a rich history of utilizing Piper J-3 Cubs, as the airport provided a training program for such aircraft for the U.S. Air Force during the 1950s. Tim Preston, the facility’s Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), who has more than 30 years of aviation experience, helps keep this history alive through tours and instruction provided through his program. “I really enjoy flying vintage airplanes, primarily

the open cockpits with the helmet and goggles,” he

said. “It really does give you the real feeling of flight, and that is the main reason we moved to Florida for

better year-round flying conditions.” After your flight, stop by the Flight Line Cafe located inside the Winter Haven Airport for a cool beverage or a bite to eat. Recently celebrating its one year anniversary, the cafe is also owned by a retired pilot, Amir Anoshiravani. Open 7 days a week; breakfast and lunch as well a dinner Thurs-Sat. Amir loves to talk with his customers and brightens up the day with an infectious smile and wonderful stories. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEW WEEKLY EMAIL NEWSLETTER AT WWW.TODAYANDTONIGHT.COM

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vendors, dog play area, wiener dog race. Hosted by Main Street Winter Haven. Located Central Park, Downtown Winter Haven. Fri, 6-9 pm. MainStreetWH.com

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Arts, Crafts, Festivals & Expos

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to 28 – Fearful Symmetry Exhibit. The exhibit at Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College features a collection of derivative paintings created by superimposing vintage photographs into images of current events and destinations. Located 800 E Palmetto St, Lakeland. 10-5 pm, Free.

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to 6 – CityWorks(X) po Florida. Expo to enhance connectivity within and between cities and to explore exponential impact across seven major themes: Capital & Social Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Good Government, Arts & Design, Knowledge & New Media, Outdoors & Recreation, Public Health & Social Justice and Food, Drink & Music. Located heartland Church, 225 Ave B NW, Winter Haven. Wed, 2-8 pm. Thurs, 7:30am-8pm. Fri, 8am-1pm. Contact Anita Strang, Main Street Winter Haven (863) 295-9422 for more info. Cost - $125-$195 per person; free for Florida Main Street Directors. www.cityworksxpofl.com

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to 8 – Just Between Friends Sale. Resale clothing/furniture event. Located Sikes Hall, RP Funding Center (formerly Lakeland Center). Thurs, 12-7 pm (presale day). Fri, 9-7 pm. Sat, 9-4 pm. Sun, 9-3 pm. Free parking. Lakeland.jbfsale. com

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– Good Ol’ Days Festival. Free event invites all members of the family to celebrate the local history of Florida. Featuring a kid’s zone, live music, pioneer games, Victorian tea experience, pioneer crafts, live pioneer reenacting, much more. Located Homeland Heritage Park, 249 Church Ave, Homeland. Sat, 10-2 pm. (863) 534-6911 for more info.

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to 15 – 44th Annual Sun ‘n Fun Int’l FlyIn & Expo. Airshow, Exhibits, Vendors, Entertainment, Live Music, Tours, Kid Zone. Located Sun ‘n Fun Campus 4175 Medulla Rd, Lakeland. Daily, 8 am. Cost $37 Adult, $15 Youth (11-17), 10 & under free. www.flysnf.org for more info.

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- Thursday Squared 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. Call for more info.

event is the popular King of the Wings competition. Located 402 S Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. Thu, 5:30-7:30 pm. Cost - $10 members & guests.

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– Spring Job Fair. Hosted by CareerSource Polk. Free job fair that gives employers and recruiters an opportunity to connect with the local talented workforce in Polk County. Located Lake Eva Event Center, 799 Johns Ave, Haines City. Thurs, 10-1 pm; employers must arrive no later than 8:15 am to choose a table for set up. Careersourcepolk.com for more info.

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– Live Green Lakeland. Hosted by Junior Woman’s Club of Lakeland. A family friendly eco-festival highlighting the Lakeland community’s eco-friendly businesses, non-profits and organizations. Featuring children’s activities. Located Munn Park, Downtown Lakeland. Sat, 8-2 pm. gfwclakelandjuniors.org – Se7en Wetlands Park Grand Opening. The celebration will take place at the Gopher Tortoise Trailhead that can be entered through Loyce Harp Park. Phase One of the project features 8.5 miles of trail with two main access points that have restroom accommodations. Located Loyce Harpe Park, 500 W Carter Rd, Mulberry. Sat, 10-12 pm. Free. Call (863) 834-6264 for more info.

APR 14

& 15 – Original Lakeland Gun Show. Hosted by the Lakeland Rifle and Pistol Club. Best gun show in Southeast. Over 500 display tables. Buy, sell or trade. Concealed weapons classes daily. Located Exhibit Hall, RP Funding Center (formerly Lakeland Center), Lakeland. Sat, 9-5 pm & Sun, 9-4 pm. Cost - $15 Ages 17 & up; Free for 16 & under w/Adult. RPFundingCenter.com

APR 17

– History Center Lunch & Learn Lecture Series. The museum invites guests to bring lunch and listen to a guest speaker on the third Tuesday every month. Lectures will begin at 12:15 and last 30 - 45 minutes. April is Natural Resource Reclamation at the Circle B Bar Reserve. The 2018 series runs from January to November. Located Polk County History Center, 100 E Main Street, Bartow. Tues, 12-1 pm. Cost – free. Call (863) 534-4386 for more info.

APR 19

– 19th Annual Luau Chamber After Hours. Enjoy an evening of sampling, sipping, and mingling! Held “on the deck” at Citizens Bank & Trust downtown. Food samples, live music, photo booth, complimentary beverages. Highlight of the

– Green Celebration. Free event in honor of Earth Day with a concert & showcase at the Francis Langford Promenade. There will be live music from reggae band Jah Movement along with a variety of exhibits promoting green living initiatives. Located Lk Mirror Promenade, Lakeland. Fri, 6-9 pm. Call (863) 834-2280 for more info. - Main Street Bartow Friday Fest. A downtown street party, third Friday each month, featuring a live band, food & beverages, open car cruise-in, and activities for children. Different theme each month. Located E. Main Street, Bartow. Fri, 6-9 pm.

APR 21

– 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, preski show 5 pm and main show 6 pm. (time change in March for shows)

APR 21

– 4th Annual FiArt Fest. Featuring local artists from Polk County and Central Florida. Enjoy artists, live music, food trucks, free kids’ art area. Located Central Park, 41 5th St NW, Downtown Winter Haven. Sat, 10-4 pm.

APR 28

– 29th Annual Project E.A.G.L.E. Hosted by Keep Winter Haven Clean & Beautiful. Chain of Lakes clean up. Volunteers needed! Great team building and family event. After the clean-up volunteers enjoy lunch, live music, eco-friendly vendors. Sat, 8am-2 pm. Register today to make sure that you receive an event t-shirt. Call (863) 206-4113 or email: tracymercer11@gmail.com

MAY 2

to 6 – Top Gun 30th Anniversary Tournament. The World’s Greatest R/C Aircraft Competition. 130 of the world’s greatest pilots. Airshows, competitions, vendors. Located Paradise Field on W Pipkin Rd, Lakeland. www.franktiano.com

MAY 4

– Bark in the Park. Pet friendly event with pet

– 7 Rivers Water Festival & Cardboard Boat Challenge. Bringing together the community and local conservation organizations in a fun and educational environment. This family-friendly event features fun games, great prizes, demonstrations, food vendors and exhibits. Enjoy art, recycle fashion competition, and more. To register for the boat challenge: LakesEducation.org. Located Lk Eva Park, Haines City. Sat, 10-3 pm; 9 am for the cardboard boat challenge. Polk-county. net/7rivers

MAY 12

– Mayfaire Saturday Night. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets for a free party on the shores of Lake Mirror, just two blocks north of Lake Morton. New this year, a variety of Food Trucks will be lined up on the shore of Lake Mirror for you culinary enjoyment. This event includes fireworks and the MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire 5K Race. (For more information about the race, contact Lakeland Runners Club.) Beverage vendors will be available on site. Located Lk Mirror Promenade, Downtown Lakeland. Sat, 5-11 pm. For more info: polkmuseumofart.org/mayfaire-content

MAY 12

& 13 – MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire by-theLake. One of Florida’s premier outdoor art festivals. Held on Mother’s Day weekend each year, Mayfaire is one of the largest and oldest outdoor art festivals in Central Florida and is on Sunshine Artist magazine’s prestigious “Best 200 Art Shows” list. Hosted by the Polk Museum of Art. Located on the shores of Lake Morton (the “swan” lake) in downtown Lakeland. Sat & Sun, 9-4 pm. For more info: polkmuseumofart.org/mayfaire-content

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 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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APR 14

- 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, 9 am-1 pm.

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pm (doors open 6pm) Cost - $75, $70, $55, $50, $45, $32.50, $25 plus parking. RPFundingCenter.com

APR 5

to 22 – On Golden Pond. Every summer, elderly couple Norman and Ethel Thayer visit their cottage on Golden Pond, a large, beautiful lake. This summer, however, will be different. Their estranged daughter Chelsea is coming to visit, dropping off her soon-to-be stepson, who begins to develop a bond with her father that she always wanted. Located Theatre Winter Haven, Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven. Thurs-Sat, 7:30 pm. Sun, 2:30 pm. Cost $25. TheatreWinterHaven.com

& 28 – 2nd & 4th Saturday Markets In Downtown Winter Haven. FREE community events, family and pet friendly. More than 50 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 much more! Located downtown Winter Haven, 41 5th ST NW, Winter Haven. Sat, 9-3 pm. (Due to holidays, Dec 16 is the “4th Sat Market” instead of the usual Saturday.)

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APR 12

& 28 - 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.

APR 21

- 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.

APR 28

- 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) 9841144 or www.lundyville.com for more info.

APR 5

– Jazz Ensemble Concert. Join us for an evening of exciting big band music featuring the classic sounds of the giants of jazz history performed by the students of Southeastern University. Located Bush Chapel Southeastern University, 1000 Longfellow Blvd., Lakeland. Thurs, 7:30 pm. Cost - $5 Adults, $3 Students. www. seu.edu/arts/

APR 5

– Michael W. Smith. Surrounded by a Million Lights Tour with Michael W. Smith - honored as the “cornerstone of Christian music” for his significant influence on the genre along with his special guest Nathan Tasker; prominent Christian singer/songwriter from Australia. Located Youkey Theatre at RP Funding Center (formerly Lakeland Center). Thurs, 7

– Swan City Improv. The ensemble of improvisers entertains audiences with live, improvised comedy. The comedy is fun and edgy for adults, but also widely enjoyed by our younger fans. Located LKLD Live, Studio B, 202 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland. Fri, 7:30 & 9 pm. Cost $10; $15 for both shows. Swancityimprov. com

– Heart by Heart. Featuring original Heart members Steve Fossen and Michael Derosier. Located Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center (formerly Lakeland Center), Lakeland. Thurs, 7:30 pm (doors open 6:30 pm). Cost - $36, $27 plus parking. RPFundingCenter.com

APR 14

– A Night at the Opera…Scenes. Southeastern University’s vocal performance students perform a collection of scenes in a delightful foray into the world of opera. Located Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St, Lakeland. Sat, 7-8 pm. Cost - $7 Adults, $5 Students. www.seu. edu/arts

APR 17

– Tribute Tuesdays featuring Brass Heart Band. Celebrating the music Chicago, Tower of Power, Donna Summers & The Supremes, Pat Benatar and more! With the hottest horns in the heart of Florida. Tues, 2:30 & 7:30 pm. Cost - $30 Adv, $32 Day of Show. Located Theatre Winter Haven, Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven. TheatreWinterHaven. com

APR 18

– Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience.“The Experience” brings Theresa face-to-face with her fans, as she lets spirit guide her through the audience. A video display ensures everyone in the venue has an up-close-hands-on experience regardless of seat location. Located Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center (formerly Lakeland Center), Lakeland. Wed, 7:30 pm (doors open 6:30 pm). Cost - $49.75, $39.75 plus parking. RPFundingCenter.com

APR 22

– Young People’s Concert. Presented by the Symphony Guild of Winter Haven. Talent showcased from the Harrison Arts Center, a county-wide performing arts high school. Sun, 1:30 pm. FREE concert! Call (863) 294-7213 or (863) 206-7167. TheSymphonyGuild.com

APR 22

– Spring Afternoon Melody. Presented by Southeastern University. Faculty-selected music majors of Southeastern University perform individual and chamber works in the elegant entryway to the beloved Polk Museum of Art. Located Polk Museum of

Art, 800 E Palmetto St, Lakeland. Sun, 2-3 pm. Free.

APR 24

– Florida Philharmonia Orchestra “ABC Pops!”. The music of Leroy Anderson, Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Copland will be featured among the selections of the evening. These three twentieth century American composers, each in their own unique way, blazed a path to make symphonic and orchestral music accessible and appealing to the populace. Located College Heights United Methodist Church, 942 South Blvd, Lakeland. Tues, 7:30-9:30 pm. Admission & parking - free. Open seating. (813) 6896147 for more info.

APR 24

– A Celebration of the Flute! What instrument carries with it so much brilliance, fun, etherealism, and poetry? Why – the flute! As noted by our extraordinary flute colleague, Colleen Blagov, the flute speaks volumes, and at so many levels. Accompanied by an extraordinary pianist, Cheryl Tschanz. Located Anne MacGregor Jenkins Recital Hall at Florida Southern College, 111 Lk Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland. Tues, 7:30-9 pm. Free.

APR 26

– Orchestra Concert. The rising string, wind, and percussion virtuosos of Southeastern University assemble to present an end-of-the-year symphonic soiree. Located Bush Chapel Southeastern University, 1000 Longfellow Blvd, Lakeland. Thurs, 7:30-8:30 pm. Cost - $5 Adults, $3 Students.

APR 27

to MAY 6 – The Bridges of Madison County. A musical that tells the story of Iowa housewife, Francesca Johnson, and her life-changing, four-day whirlwind romance with traveling photographer Robert Kincaid. Rated PG 13. Located 121 S Lake Ave, Lakeland. Fri & Sat, 7:30 pm. Sun, 2 pm. Cost - $22 Adults, $20 Seniors (55 & older), $15 Youth (17 & under). LakelandCommunityTheatre.com

MAY 2

– Chad Prather Star Spangled Banter Comedy Tour. He is a comedian, armchair philosopher, musician, and observational humorist. He is often referred to as “the modern-day Will Rogers.” Located Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center (formerly Lakeland Center), Lakeland. Wed, 7:30 pm (doors open 6:30 pm). Cost - $32 plus parking. RPFundingCenter.com

Charity Events & Golf Tournaments

APR 6

– Purple Party in the Park: Relay Life of Winter Haven. Wear purple to support and honor all of our cancer fighters. This Purple Party in the Park with Paws will have food, art, a DJ, as well as a special luminary ceremony that you do not want to miss! We hope to see you there! Located downtown Winter Haven. Fri, 5-10 pm. Please register (for free) at www.relayforlife.org/winterhavenfl

APR 6

& 7 – Rockin’ on the River. Outdoor music festival. Autism awareness event. Bands, Food Vendors, Cash Bar, Raffles. NO coolers! Located at Camp Mack River Resort in Lake Wales. Fri, 6-10 pm. Sat, 12-11 pm. Free event, $5 parking. AutismRockinOnTheRiver.com

APR 7

– Bowl For Kids’ Sake. The largest national fundraiser annually for children in need across the country. Teams are created with 5-6 members. Raise money for the event; bowl and have fun. Minimum team sponsorship required. Money raised supports your local community. Located at Orange Bowl, 4318 US Hwy 98 N, Lakeland. Sat, 2-4 pm. Register: www.bbbstampabay.org/bowl or call (813) 997-3048 for more info.

APR 7

– Red Carpet Gala for Harrison School for the Arts. A Night of Celebration with Food, Entertainment, Silent and Live Auctions. Located Harrison School for the Arts, Main Theatre, 750 Hollingsworth Rd, Lakeland. Sat, 6:30-9:30 pm. Cost - $50. HarrisonArts.com for more info.

APR 13

– 4th Annual An Evening by the Lake. A celebration of Lakeland’s Dramatic History benefitting Lakeland Community Theatre. Dinner & Auction. Fri, 6:30 pm cocktail hour & 8 pm live auction. Cost - $65 per ticket; $1,000 per table. LakelandCommunityTheatre.com

APR 14

– Lakeland Chamber Foundation Gala; A Mad Hatter’s Ball. Black tie affair will include a live 10-piece band, top notch cuisine and over the top decor! Located Haus 820, Lakeland. Sat, 6:30-11 pm. Tickets - $325, tables/sponsorships available. Call (863) 688-8551 ext 228 for more info.

APR 15

– Charity Challenge 2018. Be a part of the 2018 Charity Challenge & Human Awareness Ribbon World Record. Help break a world record and also enjoy a baseball game; Lakeland Flying Tigers vs Charlotte Stone Crabs. Located at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland. Gates open at 9 am, Seated in Stadium at 10 am, Formation Starts at 10:30 am, Opening Ceremony starts at 12 pm, Baseball Game Starts at 1:05 pm. Cancer society fundraiser. www.worldrecordribbon.com for more info.

APR 20

– 11th Annual Polk County Law Enforcement Charity Golf Tournament. Located Cleveland Heights Golf Course, 2900 Buckingham Ave, Lakeland. Fri, 1pm shot gun start. Cost - $70 per player, $280 per team. Fee includes: dinner, range balls, prizes. Call (863) 860-4701 or (863) 413-3305 for more info or specialolympicsflorida.org/get-involved/fundraise/polk-charity-golf/

APR 20

– Clays for Courts. Sporting clay shooting tournament presented by Polk State College Foundation benefiting the basketball and volleyball teams. Located at Catfish Creek, 5000 Firetower Rd, Haines City. Fri, 9 am. Fee includes: breakfast, 50 target sporting clay shoot/ammunition followed by a steak lunch and awards. foundation.polk.edu/joinus/

APR 27

– 27th Annual WH Chamber Golf Tournament. Located Country Club of Winter Haven, 4200 Country Club Rd S, Winter Haven. Fri, 11 am; check-in & lunch, shotgun start 12 pm, awards dinner at 5:30 pm. Contact (863) 293-2138 for more info. — Continued Page 29

APRIL 2018

MONDAY, APR 23

APRIL CONCERT CALENDAR PRESENTED BY JESSIE’S LOUNGE WEDNESDAY, APR 4

BIG ASS JAM w/JIM AND JUDY (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) VELVET JONES (Ybor Lounge, LKD) ACOUSTIC STAGE w/ PHIL SCHNIEDER (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) MAGGIE VALLEY BAND (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH)

THURSDAY, APR 5

USELESS JESTER/ GREEN JELLY (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) RED HOT ROOSTERS (Idle Zone Bar & Grill, ADL) SIMPLY COUNTRY w/ LARRY DANLEY (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) POWER SURGE (Ybor Lounge, LKD) FREE WHISKEY BAND (The Pink Piano, LKD)

FRIDAY, APR 6

ACOUSTICDOSE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) WONDERLAND (New Grove Lounge, DUN) T MIKE & DUKE (RockinOnRiver/Camp Mck, LW) SPLIT SECOND (Apple Lounge, WH) CELTIC STRING ALONG (Music in Central Park, WH) SOUL CIRCUS COWBOYS (Ybor Lounge, LKD) REVEL IN A VIEW (The Pink Piano, LKD) RUSTY (Patio 850, LKD)

SATURDAY, APR 7

WONDERLAND (New Grove Lounge, DUN) B. HAVEN (Tempo 1930, WH) BULLY FOR YOU (Ybor Lounge, LKD) SHELDON BENJAMIN (The Pink Piano, LKD) BLUE ROOSTER OUTLAW BAND (Johnny G’s, LKD) VICTORIA LEIGH (Brass Tap, LKD) BIG ENGINE (Off the Chain, WH) LUBECK (Gary’s Grove, WH)

WEDNESDAY, APR 11 BIG ASS JAM w/JIM AND JUDY (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) BRIMER TRIO (Ybor Lounge, LKD) LUKE WILMOTH (Sun n’Fun, LKD) LORDE wsg RUN THE JEWELS (Amalie Arena, TMP)

THURSDAY, APR 12

ACOUSTICDOSE (Idle Zone Bar & Grill, ADL) OAKLEE DUO (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) HEART BY HEART (RP Funding Center, LKD) SIMPLY COUNTRY w/ DENNY ELLIS (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) JONI CANOVA (L’Incontros Italian Rest, LW) LUKE WILMOTH (Sun n’Fun, LKD)

FRIDAY, APR 13

CROSS TRAXX (New Grove Lounge, DUN) GEORGE MORRIS AND THE LARIAT BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) POWER SURGE (Ybor Lounge, LKD) WALTER PARKS (Derry Down, WH) MARCUS BRIXA (Winter Haven Library, WH) SOUTHERN BLEND (Apple Lounge, WH) ELI MOSLEY (Sun n’Fun, LKD) WILEY CHRISTOPHER WIDNER/PAUL JOHNSON/ PAUL MAZZARELLA (Tempo 1930, WH) RUSTY (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) REO SPEEDWAGON (Hard Rock Live, ORL)

SATURDAY, APR 14

TY JOHNSON & CURT BEASLEY (Idle Zone Bar & Grill, WH) GLASS HOUSE POINT (Old Man Frank’s, WH) SPITFIRE (New Grove Lounge, DUN) WONDERLAND (Caribbean Bay, WH) ELI MOSLEY (Sun n’Fun, LKD

SOUTHERN LEGACY (Old Man Frank’s, WH) HIGHWAY STARZ 3p/ SOUTHBOUND 8p (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) VEGAN ZOMBIES (New Grove Lounge, DUN) WONDERLAND (Off The Chain, WH) HOLLYWOOD BLVD (Ybor Lounge, LKD) MICHAEL ALLMAN (Music Ranch, LKD) 10,000 PAPERCUTS (Johnny G’s, LKD) LUKE WILMOTH (Sun n’Fun, LKD) DEAN JOHANESEN (Fresco’s, LKD) LUBECK (Cherry Pocket, LW)

MONDAY, APR 9

SUNDAY, APR 15

SUNDAY, APR 8

LUBECK (Molly McHugh’s, LKD)

TUESDAY, APR 10 JONI CANOVA (Luigis Italian Rest, LA) ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD) LUBECK (Apple Lounge, WH) THERESA EAMAN 9a/ ELI MOSLEY 6p (Sun n’Fun, LKD

28 APRIL 2018

HIGHWAY STARZ (Old Man Frank’s, WH) ACOUSTICDOSE (Idle Zone Bar & Grill, WH) T MIKE & DUKE (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) LUBECK (Tempo 1930, WH)

MONDAY, APR 16 LUBECK (Molly McHugh’s, LKD

TUESDAY, APR 17

T MIKE & DUKE (Stewart Auto Repair, WH) ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD) LOW VOLTAGE (Apple Lounge, WH)

WEDNESDAY, APR 18 BIG ASS JAM w/JIM AND JUDY (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) ACOUSTIC STAGE w/ PHIL SCHNIEDER (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) POWER SURGE (Ybor Lounge, LKD) BON JOVI (Amway Center, ORL)

THURSDAY, APR 19

FREE WHISKEY BAND (Idle Zone Bar & Grill, ADL) SIMPLY COUNTRY w/ BILL COLE (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL)

FRIDAY, APR 20

CURT BEASLEY & TIM HAGGARD (Idle Zone Bar & Grill, ADL) RUSTED (New Grove Lounge, DUN) GEORGE MORRIS AND THE LARIAT BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) DULCIMER NIGHT (Central Park, WH) AMERICAN VINYL (Ybor Lounge, LKD) PASSING THRU (The Pink Piano, LKD) NEW NAKED ROOM (Apple Lounge, WH) ANDY SHREEVE (Fresco’s, LKD) RUSTY (Patio 850, LKD) JAH MOVEMENT (Lk Mirror Promenade, LKD) LUBECK (Cherry Pocket, LW) JUANES & MON LAFERTE (Amway Center, ORL) MODEST MOUSE (Hard Rock Live, ORL) SHINEDOWN/THREE DAYS GRACE/SEETHER/ STARSET/FOZZY/10 YEARS (Amalie Arena, TMP)

SATURDAY, APR 21

DUMPSTER MIKE (Idle Zone Bar & Grill, ADL) JOSH BLEVINS BAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) RUMOR HAZIT (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) SOUTHBOUND (New Grove Lounge, DUN) SPLIT SECOND (Lk Wales Moose Lodge, LW) THE PICKUP ARTISTS (Ybor Lounge, LKD) HOLLYWOOD BLVD (Johnny G’s, LKD) 10,000 PAPERCUTS (Off The Chain, WH) LUBECK (Crooked Bass, BAB PK) KENNY CHESNEY wsg THOMAS RHETT/OLD DOMINION/BRANDON LAY (Raymond James Stadium, TMP)

SUNDAY, APR 22

EARTH DAY! JOHN FRINZI (Idle Zone Bar & Grill, WH) SOUTHERN BLEND (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

LUBECK (Molly McHugh’s, LKD) Tuesday, Apr 24 JONI CANOVA (Luigis Italian Rest, LA) ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD) LUBECK (Apple Lounge, WH) PINK (Amway Center, ORL)

WEDNESDAY, APR 25 BIG ASS JAM w/JIM AND JUDY (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) POWER SURGE (Ybor Lounge, LKD) FOO FIGHTERS wsg THE STRUTS (Midflorida CU Amph, TMP)

Thursday, Apr 26 BOBBY JAMES (Idle Zone Bar & Grill, ADL) OAKLEE DUO (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) SIMPLY COUNTRY w/ GLENN JOHNSON (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) JONI CANOVA (L’Incontros Italian Rest, LW) ACOUSTICDOSE (The Pink Piano, LKD)

FRIDAY, APR 27

ALMOST THERE (New Grove Lounge, DUN) VELVET JONES (Ybor Lounge, LKD) 4X (Ybor Lounge, LKD) DAN SIGNOR (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) RAMBLIN ROSE TRIO (The Pink Piano, LKD) LOGAN BROTHERS (Apple Lounge, WH) RAT SALAD (Johnny G’s, LKD) ANDY SHREEVE (Patio 850, LKD)

SATURDAY, APR 28

JOSH BLEVINS BAND (Project Eagle/Lk Shipp, WH) RJ “THE BLUESY ROOTS ROCKER” HOWSON (Country Club of WH, WH) RAMBLIN ROSE TRIO (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) SPITFIRE (New Grove Lounge, DUN) STRAIGHTJACKET SMILE (Ybor Lounge, LKD) ANISETTE MAYER (The Pink Piano, LKD)

SUNDAY, APR 29

MICKENZIE & FRANKIE (Idle Zone Bar & Grill, WH) JOSH BLEVINS BAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) BAD BUNNY (Amway Center, ORL)

MONDAY, APR 30 LUBECK (Molly McHugh’s, LKD

TUESDAY, MAY 1 ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 BIG ASS JAM w/JIM AND JUDY (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

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APR 27

– 11th Annual Lakeland Derby. Annual “Derby Style” event staged on beautiful Lake Mirror. With the entertaining flair of the event and the competitive spirit of the race, the Derby always promises to be a memorable occasion for all. The Derby features ten beautifully hand-crafted swan paddle boats in a thrilling race to the finish line. Enjoy music, contests, kid’s activities and fireworks end the evening. Event benefits the Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine. Located Lake Mirror Promenade, Downtown Lakeland. Fri, 5:30-9:30 pm (race begins at 7:30 pm). Free community event. www.lvim.net/lakeland-derby/

MAY 5

– 11th Annual Kentucky Derby Day Party. The Kentucky Derby Day raises much needed funds to support Catholic Charities programs in Polk County. Enjoy Derby Day Fare & Mint Juleps, Live & Silent Auction, Racing Games, Fancy Hat Contest for Ladies & Gents. Located Rocking H Ranch, 2200 Ewell Rd, Lakeland. Sat, 4-8 pm. Cost - $75 Adv, $85 At Door. one. bidpal.net/cccflderbyday/welcome

charity. Located Winter Haven. Sat, 7 am. Cost - $25-$35. www.athlinks.com/event/brickdash-136155

APR 28

– One-On-One Doubles. Featuring tennis pros serving & volleying for the doubles title. After enjoy a rockin’ blues concert with RJ “The Bluesy Roots Rocker” Howson from Chicago. Located at the Country Club of Winter Haven. $20 Adv, $30 Day of; Concert only ticket is $15. Tickets available at Polk Tennis Clubs, Country Club of Winter Haven or ticketweb. com. (for sponsorship/more info Ed Krass (813) 478-3384, oneononedoubles.com)

APR 28

– Ring of Honor Wrestling. Located George Jenkins Arena, RP Funding Center (formerly Lakeland Center), Lakeland. Sat, 7 pm (doors open 5:30 pm). Cost - $55, $40, $30, $25 plus parking. RPFundingCenter.com

MAY 5

– Camp Fire Sunshine Kentucky Derby Party. Derby-inspired Hors d’oeuvres, Mint Juleps, Horse “Auction”, Trough of Cheer, Derby Hat Contest, Silent Auction. Benefit for Camp Fire Sunshine. Located at Lone Palm Golf Club, Lakeland. Sat, 3-7 pm. Cost - $80 each, $150 per couple. CampFireDerby.com

MAY 12

– 9th Annual Swing for the Cure. Presented by the Lewis Family Cancer Fund. Scramble golf tournament with an After Party. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Winter Haven Cassidy Cancer Center. Located at Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club, Haines City. Sat, Golf starts 9 am, After Party starts 2 pm. For more info, Josh Lewis (863) 287-2106 or whhfoundation.org.

Sports in Polk

APR 7

– IRONKIDS. The IRONKIDS fun run offers young athletes the opportunity to feel the excitement of competition while enjoying the outdoors and promoting healthy living. Parents, family, and friends are invited to cheer on the racers while enjoying the area and family-centered event. Located Lake Eva Park, 555 Ledwith Ave, Haines City. Sat, 10-3 pm. www.ironman.com/ triathlon/events/americas/ironman-70.3/florida

APR 7

& 8 – Florida State Twirling Championships. Individuals and teams battle it out for baton supremacy. Located Polk State College Winter Haven, 3425 Winter lake Rd, Winter Haven. Sat & Sun. www.polk.edu/

APR 8

- IRONMAN 70.3 Florida. One-loop swim starts and finishes on a white sand beach. Transition area set up in a large parking lot on the site. Oneloop bike route goes through Polk County and offers athletes the chance to enjoy views of citrus groves and cattle farms as they ride along the quiet country roads. Athletes will ride past Bok Tower Gardens, and the course also goes along Hwy 17, one of Florida’s scenic highways. Run course includes three loops around Lake Eva and finishes in a grassy park near the lake. Great event for spectators. Located Lake Eva Park, 555 Ledwith Ave, Haines City. Sun, 7-4 pm. www.ironman.com/triathlon/ events/americas/ironman-70.3/florida

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– Brick Dash 5K. Combining family, fitness and fun, the annual Brick Dash 5K and Kids Fun Run presented by Publix returns to LEGOLAND Florida Resort benefiting Merlin’s Magic Wand, their global children’s

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“That nice little groove in life—and music. It’s right where we all want to end up.”

I’ve had an Amazon Echo since Christmas, and I’ve only plugged it in once. Voice technology is the future--heck, it’s the present. I’m just going to have to get comfortable with a talking robot listening to my every word, eventually we all are. You can even stream your hometown country station 97.5 on your Echo. Just say “Alexa, enable WPCV.” Then, anytime you want to tune us in say “Alexa, play WPCV.” Within five years, everyone is going to be ordering hot wings while relaxing in their bed just by talking to an appliance (completely hands free). Your takeout order will be drone dropped to your doorstep, side of ranch and all! What a great time to be alive. The world changes--people change. Seasons Change; which is the title of Scotty McCreery’s new album that debuted at number one on the Billboard country sales chart back in March. Spring is here, and with it, rebirth and growth. Seasons Change signifies the turning point in McCreery’s career. His past struggles were, in part, due to recording songs that just didn’t fit who he is as an artist or a person. It’s important to remember that McCreery is only twenty-four years old. He was just sixteen during his season on American Idol. Despite being in the limelight for the past eight years, I feel we’ve been left wondering just who is Scotty McCreery? He finally got the formula refined and is hitting his stride after lots of trial and error--and a new record label. The time taken to develop his sound and persona is evident in this release. The entire album feels familiar, which radio loves. Genuine stories shine through. “In Between” is authentic, honest, and relatable, the best representation of McCreery yet. “Barefootin” is a shagging song. No, no, not like Austin Powers. Shagging is a term folks on the Carolina coast use for dancing on the weekends after an oyster roast (linen pants and floral patterned shirts are the pre-

FATIMA

Fatima is a calico female Domestic Medium Hair mix. She is approximately 1 year, 2 months old. She has been spayed. Fatima is a supermodel among cats. She loves to strike a pose! Fatima will make the purr-fect kitty companion for anyone who loves cats!

ENZO

Enzo is a grey and white male Siamese mix. He is approximately 2 years old. He has been neutered. Enzo is very affectionate and laid back. He loves everyone he meets. He, unlike most Siamese cats, is not very talkative. He gets along well with other cats.

Scotty McCreery ferred attire whilst cutting a shag) “Barefootin” is just plain fun, you feel lost in your partners eyes on the dancefloor as the real-world fades into a distant sunset. “Five More Minutes”, the sentimental slow jam is Scotty’s first number one on country radio. “Still”--Scotty lays down a rhythmic cadence of romance. “Still” is the second to last track, tucked away and well worth the wait. My favorite cut on the album. The title track “Seasons Change” is an up beat ode to moving forward and sets the tone for his personal metamorphosis. There will always be country songs about where the heart is, and “Home In My Mind” delivers all the feels of a road weary McCreery. Scotty’s vocals are more refined, his Carolina twang dialed back a notch or two. He seems more confident, sure of himself as an artist and a man. Reminiscing, nostalgia, and longing for the good ole days are all central themes throughout the history of the genre. Country music is deeply rooted with romanticizing the past, but McCreery walks that line while embracing the future with Seasons Change. Now, “Alexa, order wings and play WPCV!” Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @GStarrJr, Facebook Grant Starr BY GRANT STARR Monday - Friday 7pm to Midnight 97 Country WPCV, 97.5 FM Questions: grant@wpcv.com

CHUBBY

Come meet this very special boy. Chubby is a sweet 3 1/2 year old blue & white staffordshier Bull Terrier. This beautiful boy has it all. His housebroken, good in the house, good with kids and enjoys car rides.

LACEY

5 year old Lacey came into the shelter with her pal Chubby. Lacey is a Pointer Mix and so sweet and playful. She is good with children and loves car rides. She is housebroken and does well in the house alone. Come see her today.

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

Veterinarian of the Month Dr. Dunham graduated from Ohio State University School of Veterinary medicine in 1976. He was one of only three students from Florida accepted that year. He has practiced in Ohio, West Virginia, and has been in Winter Haven since 1981. Dr. Dunham was born and raised in Winter Haven, FL. He is married with five children. His interests include tennis, biking and spending time with his family. He has owned four animal hospitals over his 30 years of practice. His current practice interests include dogs, cats, exotics, birds and reptiles.

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BRAINEXCERCISE Sudoku Puzzle STRANGE BUT TRUE BY SAMANTHA WEAVER • It was famed Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius who made the following sage observation: “Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.” • The United States isn’t the only country that has an accolade to recognize excellence in the film industry. Here the awards are known as the Oscars, but other nations have their own names: In Canada they’re known as Genies, in France they’re Cesars, in Russia they’re called Nikas, in Mexico they’re Golden Ariels, in Spain they’re known as Goyas, and in the United Kingdom they’re called BAFTAs (formerly the Orange British Academy Film Awards). • Here’s a disturbing statistic for parents: If your child is like the average American youth, between the ages of 5 and 15 they will see approximately 13,500 people killed on television. • A chicken, a sheep and a duck get in the basket of a hot air balloon. No, that’s not the first line of a joke; they really were passengers on a hot air balloon -- the very first passengers in that type of conveyance, as a matter of fact.

TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez

1. ASTRONOMY: How large is Jupiter’s giant “red spot”? 2. U.S. STATES: Which is the only U.S. state that begins with the letter “p”? 3. HISTORY: Who was the last man to walk on the moon? 4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: The average person speaks how many words in a day? 5. MOVIES: In the movie “The Wizard of Oz,” what did the Tin Man want from the wizard? 6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a guanaco? 7. BIBLE: In the Old Testament, who was Abraham’s first wife? 8. GEOGRAPHY: What two states border Lake Tahoe? 9. WEATHER: What was the fastest wind speed ever recorded? 10. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first U.S. president to declare war? Answers 1. Twice as big as the Earth 2. Pennsylvania 3. Eugene Cernan 4. 7,000 to 20,000 words 5. A heart 6. A camelid native to South America 7. Sarah 8. Nevada and California 9. 253 mph wind gust registered on Barrow Island, Australia 10. James Madison

• Those who study such things say that fully one-third of all your brainpower is used for vision.

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• Here's a Thought: “I always find it more difficult to say the things I mean than the things I don’t.” -- W. Somerset Maugham

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Ninth Annual

“Swing for the Cure”

Golf Tournament All proceeds from the 2018 LFCF "Swing for the Cure" event will benefit the Winter Haven Hospital Cassidy Cancer Center.

Scramble Golf Tournament

Saturday, May 12, 2018 9:00am

Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club 2888 Southern Dunes Blvd., Haines City

After-Party

Saturday, May 12, 2018 2:00pm

Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club 2888 Southern Dunes Blvd., Haines City

The Cassidy Family Featuring Fuzzy Zoeller Winner of ‘79 Masters, ‘84 U.S. Open, 2002 Senior PGA Championship

For More Information, call: Josh Lewis (863) 287-2106 whhfoundation@baycare.org www.facebook.com/LewisFamilyCancerFund