Today & Tonight Magazine May 2024

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FIND Magic IN THE Gardens

The magic of nature is always present in the historic Olmsted Gardens. Join us for beautiful blooms, fantastical fairies, melodic music, tasty treats, and quality time with friends and family!

MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND

FREE ADMISSION FOR MOMS ON MAY 11 & 12

FAIRY FESTIVAL

SATURDAY, JUNE 8

CLASSICALLY SUMMER CONCERT: OPO BRASS

SATURDAY, JUNE 15 | 6 P.M.

CENTRAL FLORIDA TROPICAL FRUIT FESTIVAL

SATURDAY, JULY 13

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Top Things to Do for Mother's Day in Polk County

by James Coulter

Mother's Day is right around the corner. What do you have planned for the woman in your life who gave you life? Giving her a bouquet? Or making her breakfast in bed? How about you do something original and local by treating her to one of the many Mother's Day events in the county? Here are some suggestions:

Stroll Through

Bok Tower Gardens

Sat. May 11 & Sun. May 12 @ 8 AM - 5 PM

Bok Tower Gardens

1151 Tower Blvd. Lake Wales, FL 33853

The gardens at Bok Tower are in full bloom this time of year. The trees are blossoming. The birds are singing. The bees are buzzing. And best of all?

Admission on Mother's Day is free!

That's right! Your mother can visit Bok Tower Gardens on Mother's Day weekend for free. (You'll have to pay admission for yourself, of course!) Listen to live carillon concerts at 1 PM and 3 PM as you and Mother Dear stroll through the gardens. Enjoy Mother's Day brunch with special menu selections at the Blue Palmetto Café. And be sure to find and buy something special for your mom at The Shop.

Listen To a KC Sunshine Band Tribute

Sun. May 12 @ 11 AM - 3 PM

Balmoral Event Center

116 Kenny Blvd. Haines City, FL 33844

Does your mom like to get her groove on?

Party like it's still the 70's? Then she'll love the Mother’s Day celebration at Balmoral Resort

Florida featuring KC and The Sunshine Band Tribute Show. Come celebrate good times (come on!) with an unforgettable Mother's Day celebration at Balmoral. Enjoy a sumptuous array of brunch favorites meticulously crafted by the resort's talented chef at the bar and grill, which will include a carving station with sliced ham. And don't forget to stick around for a lively performance with the KC and The Sunshine Band Tribute featuring Kip Sweeney at 2:30 PM.

Enjoy Brunch at Nineteen61

Sun. May 12 @ 10 AM - 5 PM

Nineteen61

1212 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803

Nineteen61 is an "upscale Latin-inspired" eatery in scenic Downtown Lakeland across from Munn Park. Its owners famously take pride in using "high quality, fresh ingredients" in their scratch kitchen and craft cocktails. So, what classier place to have a Mother's Day Brunch?

Enjoy a classy Mother's Day meal with

mimosas and a made-from-scratch meal. Reservations are available all day but time slots are limited. Make a reservation at 863688-1961, or visit nineteen61.com/

Pick Fresh Blueberries

Sun. May 12 @ 9 AM - 3 PM

S & S Micro Farm

8451 Sinkhole Rd. Bartow, FL 33830

Does your mother love blueberry muffins? Or blueberry pancakes? Why not pick some fresh blueberries together at S&S Micro Farm? Take a bucket (or feel free to bring your own) and go picking in the fields during Mother's Day at the Farm. Enjoy live music performed by Micah Madore and Scott Naugler on the porch. Afterward, why not play some cornhole on the lawn while your mom enjoys a free mimosa on the house? Learn more at: sandsmicrofarm.com

Watch a Fashion Show

You could buy your mom a fancy new dress. Or perhaps you can let her pick out her own by treating her to a fashion show?

Bungalow Boutique & Gifts (1026 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL) will be hosting a fashion show on Tue. May 1 at 5 PM. Drop by the store and see some of their fashion items on sale as

presented during the show. Learn more at: bungalowboutique.shop

Kendra Williams will be hosting her own "Empower Her" fashion show on Sat. May 11 at 6 PM at Nora Mayo Hall (500 3rd St NW Winter Haven, FL). Enjoy a fancy dinner while models showcase fancy dresses and other apparel on the catwalk with musical accompaniment by live musicians.

Decorate Cupcakes

Sat. May 11 @ 12 PM - 3 PM

Mary N. Campbell Resource Center 2226 Karen St Lake Wales, FL 33898

Who doesn't love cupcakes? I'm sure you and your mother used to bake and decorate them. Why not relive those memories with a cupcake decorating class?

The Mary N. Campbell Resource Center in Lake Wales will be hosting a cupcake decorating class. Come with your mother and bond together over buttercream and sprinkles as you decorate your own cupcakes. Of course, you'll be able to take your cupcake masterpieces home, along with a sweet certificate of completion.

Make Arts and Crafts

Does your mom prefer handmade gifts over store-bought ones? Why not allow her to make her own gift through an arts and crafts class?

12 at Noon. Enjoy a scrumptious brunch and sip some mimosas in a fairy garden while working your hands on your own handcrafted art piece with a workshop hosted by Potting Bench: obscurewine.com

Raise Awareness for a Good Cause

Show your mother she raised you right. Take her to one of several fundraisers being hosted around Mother's Day to raise funds and awareness for a good cause.

Come visit and learn about their efforts to meet the challenges faced by teenage mothers and young abused women. Learn more at: girlsleaveamark.org

Enjoy a Tea Party

What's fancier for a woman of any age than a good old-fashioned tea party? Treat your mom to tea and treats at several tea parties across the county.

The Lakeland Elk's Club (4529 Harden Blvd, Lakeland, FL) will be hosting Sheryl's 9th Annual BreastFest on Sat. May 11 from 11 AM to 9 PM. Enjoy free live music performed on two stages, along with plenty of kid's activities, silent auctions, and raffles to assist a local family going through cancer. Learn more at: sherylsbreastfest.org

Girls Leave a Mark will be hosting their inaugural fundraiser "Blossoming Beginnings: Celebrating Mothers In The Spring" at Jewel House Entertainment (802 Ingraham Ave. Haines City. FL) on Saun. May 19 at 2 PM.

Travel back in time to Jolly Old England with a Victorian-style Mother's Day Tea & Brunch hosted at Circle of Friends (333 Lime Ave. Lake Wales, FL) on Sat. May 11 at 11 AM. Enjoy an eclectic array of tea sandwiches and finger-food desserts with hosts and guests dressed up in Victorian apparel. For more info, visit: circleoffriendsministry.com

The Sanergy Community (2104 E Edgewood Dr. Lakeland, FL) will be offering a "memorable occasion" with opportunities for women and mothers of all ages to share "cherished moments", all while raising awareness for homelessness and poverty, during their Mother's Day Tea on Sat. May 11 at 1 PM. For more info, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ mothers-day-tea-tickets-808236275457?aff=oddtdtcreator

PicassoZ Art Cafe (4636 Cleveland Heights Blvd. Lakeland, FL) will be hosting its annual Mother's Day event on Sat. May 11 and Sun. May 12 from 9 AM8 PM. Visit the studio and have your mom paint and decorate her own eclectic hand-crafted pottery with bisque or mosaic shapes. And why not drop by Tea Largo for a boba tea or cold brew latte? Learn more at: picassoz.com

Prefer the outdoors? Then visit the Obscure Wine Company (276 W. Central Ave, Winter Haven) for Mother's Day Brunch on Sun. May

Heather Nagy, Waterfowl at Lake Morton, Lakeland, Acrylic on canvas, 2024 Mayfaire by-the-Lake Featured Artwork.

WAWA SUMMER FUN DAYS BACK

8 Days of Complimentary Admission

Special to T&T Magazine

Wawa and Bok Tower Gardens are teaming up again to offer Wawa Summer Fun Days featuring complimentary admission on the last Thursday and Friday of May through August.

The 2024 Wawa Summer fun days will be May 30-31, June 27-28, July 25-26, and August 29-30.

Pre-registration is requested for this complimentary offer. Visitors can register at https://boktowergardens.org/wawa-summer-fun-days-2024/.

The partnership began in 2021 with the launch of Wawa Summer Fun Days, and

the offer was expanded in 2022. Since the program began, nearly 50,000 participants have received complimentary admission.

Committed to the communities they serve, Wawa is keeping Bok Tower Gardens growing with their generous support.

ABOUT WAWA, INC.:

Wawa, Inc., a privately held company, began in 1803 as an iron foundry in New Jersey. Toward the end of the 19th Century, owner George Wood took an interest in dairy farming and the family began a small processing plant in Wawa, PA in 1902. The milk business was a huge success, due to its quality, cleanliness and “certified” pro-

cess. As home delivery of milk declined in the early 1960s, Grahame Wood, George’s grandson, opened the first Wawa Food Market in 1964 in Pennsylvania as an outlet for dairy products. Today, Wawa is your all day, every day stop for freshly prepared foods, beverages, coffee, fuel services and surcharge-free ATMs. Wawa stores are located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Florida and Washington, D.C. with nearly 1,000 locations to date. The stores offer a large fresh foodservice selection, including Wawa brands such as custom prepared hoagies, freshly-brewed coffee, hot breakfast sandwiches, hand-crafted specialty beverages, a

dinner menu including burgers and an assortment of soups, sides and snacks. Forbes.com

Ranks Wawa as #20 of America’s Largest Private Companies, #1 in Convenience Category for America’s Best Customer Service by Newsweek, one of Forbes 2023 America’s Best Employers for Women and New College Grads.

ABOUT BOK TOWER GARDENS:

Voted one of America’s best gardens, Bok Tower Gardens is a National Historic Landmark

located 10 miles from LEGOLAND Florida, 55 miles southwest of Orlando and 60 miles east of Tampa near Lake Wales in Central Florida’s rolling hills of citrus. Open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the Visitor Center, Blue Palmetto Café and The Shop at Bok are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for ages 6-17. Members and children under 5 are admitted free. For more information contact Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Boulevard, Lake Wales FL 33853; 863-676-1408 or visit www.boktowergardens.org.

Special to T&T Magazine

The Polk Museum of Art is excited to announce its 52nd annual Mayfaire by-the-Lake Art Festival, presented by Citizens Bank & Trust and The Ruthvens and to be held along the shores of Lake Morton May 11 and 12, 2024, from 9 am to 4 pm. Showcasing over 150 artists from nine states working in a variety of media, from painting and sculpture to woodworking, hand-crafted jewelry, and more, this free two-day fine art festival promises to offer something for every art enthusiast, collector, and visitor to enjoy. The festival is excited

to welcome 39 new exhibiting artists to this year’s festivities.

In addition to the artists’ booths, this year’s celebration will include fun activities for kids of all ages at the Mayfaire Kids Zone, sponsored by Publix Super Market Charities. “Kids Collect,” a kids-only tent where children can purchase artwork donated by Mayfaire artists at nominal prices, returns for a third year to the Mayfaire Kids Zone to engage even the youngest of art connoisseurs. Free hands-on art activities for children of all abilities will also be available at each Kids Zone tent.

“For 52 years now, Mayfaire and Mother’s Day weekend have become synonymous for festival attendees of all ages from all over the region, looking for great art, great food, and great diversion,” said Dr. Alex Rich, executive director and chief curator of the Polk Museum of Art. “This year, we are thrilled to welcome so many new and returning artists to Lakeland to showcase their work for ever-expanding generations of art lovers.”

Artwork will be available to purchase throughout the show, along with concessions from Kebablicious, 1 Up Burger, Jimmy’s Famous Seafood, Heavenly Pretzel, and more. Meanwhile, just beyond the Lake at the Museum, visitors will be able to revel in nostalgia with the blockbuster “Rockwell/Wyeth: Icons of Americana” exhibition on display in the main first floor galleries, highlighting two of the greatest artists and illustrators of the twentieth century.

On Saturday evening, Mayfaire welcomes back the Lakeland Runners Club to host the

45th Annual Mayfaire 5K. The run begins at 7 pm near Lake Mirror and ends on Francis C. Promenade. Interested participants can register online or volunteer for the run at https://runsignup. com/Race/FL/Lakeland/Mayfaire5k. Online registration will close Tuesday, May 7; walk up registration will be available between 4 pm and 7 pm on Friday, May 10.

Additional information about this year’s Mayfaire Judge, Featured Poster Artist, and event details are available on MayfairebytheLake.org in the coming weeks. 52nd Mayfaire Sponsors include Citizens Bank & Trust, The Ruthvens, Visit Central Florida, Subaru Lakeland, Southern Homes, Publix Super Markets Charities, Friends of Mayfaire, Tampa International Airport, LeafFilter, Power Home Remodeling, the City of Lakeland, LKLD Arts Mayor’s Council of the Arts, and Culture Builds Florida, with Media Sponsors, The Ledger | Localiq, Max 98.3 and WLKF, WEDU PBS, LKLD Magazine, and Winter Park Publishing Company.

The Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College is a not-for-profit academic and community museum that seeks to enhance lives through inspirational and engaging art experiences for all. It is the largest and only nationally accredited visual arts organization in Polk County and the only Smithsonian Affiliate art museum in Central Florida. In Summer 2023, the Museum began construction on its $8 million expansion and renovation project, an initiative that will add more than 14,000 sq. ft. of education and exhibition space to the current Museum building. The addition will include six new galleries and multi-functional classroom and event spaces, with anticipated completion in Fall 2024. The Museum is open Tuesdays–Saturdays 10 am to 4 pm and on Sundays 1 pm to 5 pm. The Museum is closed on Mondays and major holidays. The facility is handicap accessible, and special needs assistance is available. Admission to the Museum is always free, thanks to our Strategic Partners, the Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation and CORE Wealth Advisors.

• The oleander is the official flower of the city of Hiroshima. It was the first to bloom again after the explosion of the atomic bomb in 1945.

• The Greek name for the mosquito is “anopheles,” which means “good for nothing.”

• The earliest written record that mentions the practice of medicine is Hammurabi’s Code from the 18th century BC in Mesopotamia, which includes information for physicians about payments for successful treatments and punishments for medical failures. For example, payment was better for curing the wealthy, but failing to do so could result in the loss of a hand.

• Live next door to a lottery winner? You might want to use caution while shopping: A 2016 study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia found that you’re more likely to go bankrupt thanks to trying to keep up with your neighbor’s new spending habits.

• Charlton Heston was cast

as Moses in the 1956 blockbuster movie “The Ten Commandments” partly because he resembled Michelangelo’s famous statue of Moses.

• Calvin Graham was just 12 years old when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy following the attack on Pearl Harbor. He won a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart before the Navy found out how old he was (courtesy of his mother) and discharged him two days before his 13th birthday.

• Rocky Road ice cream was originally marketed during the Great Depression as a metaphor for coping with the economic crash.

• The term “coccyx” (more familiarly known as your tailbone) is derived from the Greek word kokkux, or “cuckoo,” because its curved shape resembles the bird’s beak.

• Benjamin Franklin introduced tofu to America in 1770.

I Pity The Fool

“The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’” - Psa. 14:1

I have this friend on Facebook (not naming names) who shares posts from atheist groups and pages. Let’s just say these posts— aside from making me want to bang my head against the wall!—make me seriously question our education system and worry about our country’s dwindling church attendance.

One post was a quote from Stephen Hawking: “I believe the simplest explanation is, there is no God. No one created the universe, and no one directs our fate. We have this one life to appreciate the grand design of the universe, and for that, I am extremely grateful.”

Now, far be it for me to criticize Hawking. Dude was a remarkable physicist. But you’d think he’d be smart enough to recognize the irony of arguing “no one created the universe” while also claiming it has a “grand design.” Last time I checked, design implies a designer.

wicked and loving enough to spare the innocent. Because God is love!

Another meme pictured a baby with this rather condescending caption: “There is no God in this newborn brain. It’s an atheist...until it is infected with lies.” Yes, some folks are dumb enough to believe God doesn’t exist because...all babies are atheists, apparently.

Funny! I never heard a baby say, “God doesn’t exist.” Or even that, “Jesus Christ is Lord.” That’s because babies are born not knowing anything until we teach them. You know, like how we teach them to read, write, and count. No baby is born literate, but I don’t see atheists arguing against teaching children how to read. (Perhaps it’s best they don’t. They might read the Bible and start getting ideas!)

So, how did we get here? (Aside from our broken school system and low church attendance?) Why are some folks so cocksure of God’s supposed non-existence that they think “all babies are atheists” is a good argument?

1. GEOGRAPHY: Which Russian city used to be called Leningrad?

2. SCIENCE: What is the coldest city in the northern hemisphere?

3. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin phrase “persona non grata” mean?

4. U.S. STATES: Which state’s flag is the only one currently that is two-sided?

5. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What was the first animal to appear on a U.S. coin?

6. FOOD & DRINK: How many herbs and spices are in the original recipe of Kentucky Fried Chicken?

7. MOVIES: How many movies did Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire make together?

8. LITERARY: In the Harry Potter book series, what are N.E.W.T.s?

9. TELEVISION: How many children were in “The Addams Family” sitcom?

10. HISTORY: In what year was the first email sent?

After all, everything that begins to exist has a cause. The universe began to exist. (Hawking, being an astrophysicist, should know about the Big Bang!) Therefore, the universe has a cause. As Psalms 19:1 states: “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament proclaims the work of His hands.” It’s hard to look at the “grand design” of the universe and not conclude it was made by a grand designer—namely God.

Another post sarcastically read: “Must’ve been awe-inspiring to stand on the ark’s deck...some prehistoric coffee in hand and gaze down at all the bloated, floating corpses...and think...ahhhh god is love.”

Why, yes! God was, indeed, loving enough that when He saw a wicked world where everyone was “only evil continually,” rather than wipe out all of humanity, chose to save the lives of one man and his family because he was a “just man.” God was just enough to punish the

It’s important to realize this isn’t an external claim. People don’t plaster dumb memes like this all over their Facebook feeds because they think it’ll convince believers to stop believing in God. That’s not the point. It’s an internal claim. They’re repeatedly talking to themselves, because they want to disbelieve God’s existence.

Romans states how the “invisible things” of God are “clearly seen” in Creation and point to the existence of its Creator so that people are “without excuse.” The only way for them to deny this plain fact is to deceive themselves into believing otherwise, making their “foolish hearts darkened” to where, “professing themselves to be wise, they become fools.”

Seems like fools really love Facebook!

The views and opinions expressed in columns are not necessarily the views and opinions of Today & Tonight Magazine or Today & Tonight, Inc.

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Arts, Crafts, Festivals & Expos

MAY

9

Lakeland Food Truck Rally. Tampa Bay Food Truck Rally brings food trucks to Munn Park on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Come on out to Downtown Lakeland and enjoy a variety of Florida food trucks and their delicious cuisine. 20 plus food trucks come together each month and park on the streets surrounding beautiful Munn Park. Thurs, 6-9 pm. (next events: Jun 13, July 11)

MAY 11& 12

Mother’s Day at Bok Tower Gardens. Why stop at a flower bouquet when you can give Mom an entire garden? Bok Tower Gardens is offering free admission to all mothers in celebration of Mother’s Day. Families are

encouraged to give the living bouquet of landscape gardens created by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. to the special mothers in their lives. Enjoy live carillon concerts at 1 pm and 3 pm, and special menu selections in the Blue Palmetto Café. Located at Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd, Lk Wales. Sat & Sun, 8-6 pm. www. BokTowerGardens.org

MAY 11& 12

Mayfaire by-the-Lake. A fine arts festival held on the shores of Lake Morton hosted by the Polk Museum of Art, a long-standing Lakeland tradition. This arts show has grown into one of the most prestigious, fun-filled outdoor fine arts festivals in Florida. Held annually on Mother’s Day weekend. Enjoy artists, food vendors, and children’s activities for all abilities. Located around Lake Morton, downtown Lakeland. Sat & Sun, 9am-4pm. https://www.mayfairebythelake.org/

MAY 11& 12

FIRExpo. Repticon reptile and exotic animal show.

Located at the RP Funding Center, Sikes Hall, Lakeland. Sat, 9am-4pm. Sun,

10am-4pm. www.repticon. com and www.rpfundingcenter.com

MAY 18&

19

Central Florida Gun Show. Presented by the Lakeland Rifle & Pistol Educational Center. 55 years of quality arms shows. Best show in Florida. Buy – Sell – Trade! Concealed weapons classes available. Free parking. Located Sun ‘n Fun Expo Campus, 4175 Medulla Rd, Lakeland. Sat, 9-5 pm and Sun, 9-3 pm. www.lakelandgunshow.com

MAY 21

Tasty Tuesday + Tunes. Third Tuesday of every month in Munn Park. 10 tastes from downtown bars, restaurants, and sweet shops. New offerings every month. Tasty Tuesdays are a super fun way to experience multiple Downtown restaurants all in one night! You get hearty sample sizes with each ticket and move from place to place at your own pace! Tastings begin at 4:30pm and end at 9pm. Purchase your ticket package from LDDA. Tues, 4:30-9 pm. Cost - $25 for 10 tastes. (next events: Jun 18, July 16) https://ldda.square.site/

product/tasty-tuesday-tickets/31?cs=true&cst=custom

JUN 7

June First Friday. Head to Downtown Lakeland on the first Friday of every month for First Friday; new theme each month. This month is Family Fun Night in Munn Park. Lakeland Moonwalk will have inflatable, ride & climb, and competitive games (price per activity varies). Bring the kids, and enjoy a fun night out with the family. Downtown shops and restaurants will be open late. Shop in the Makers Market, which features local artists and creators, and check out the Classy Car Show on Main St. First Friday is a family-friendly event held in the streets of Downtown Lakeland between Lemon Street and Oak Street along Kentucky Ave. and Main St. Downtown Lakeland, Fri 6-9 pm. DowntownLKLD. com (next events: July 5 Stay Cool, Aug 2)

JUN 13

Beer & Bubbles. Hosted by Main Street Winter Haven. Discover the charm of our city as you stroll through downtown, sampling an array of craft beers and bubbly delights at our participating local businesses. With your ticket, you will receive a tasting glass and map of the participants. At each stop, you will be able to sample a Craft Beer or Sparkling Wine/ Champagne with a lite bite pairing! Located Central Ave, Downtown Winter Haven. Thurs, 5:30-8:30 pm. Tickets

available online: https://www. mainstreetwh.com/event/ beer-bubbles/

Markets, Antique Fairs & Car Shows

Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market –Saturdays. An exceptional variety of local vendors who offer fresh produce, seafood, pastries, breads, desserts, local honey, artisans, and crafts, to name a few. Stop by the Market Information Booth for more details on the F.A.B. program! Located N. Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. Sat, 8 am-2 pm; Sept to May and 8 am-1 pm; Jun & Jul. (closed in August)

Winter Haven Farmers Market – Saturdays. Shop locally grown food, artisan food vendors, plants, food trucks and more while supporting a healthy & connected community. Located across from Grove Roots on the NE corner of 3rd St. & Ave C SW in the BB&T parking lot in downtown Winter Haven. Sat 9 am-1 pm.

MAY 12-

Second Sunday Artisan Market. Every second Sunday of the month, enjoy a variety of Florida based businesses selling a variety of hand-made items. Located Lakeside Village, 1479 Town Center, Lakeland, Sun, 12-5 pm. www.shoplakesidevillage. net

MAY 16

Lake Wales 3rd Thursday Market. The boutique market will feature a variety of produce, artisan food vendors, plants, crafts and a food truck. This market is within walking distance of restaurants and shops. Located Stuart Ave in the parking lot near the new Gillian Fazio mural in downtown Lk Wales. Thurs, 4-7 pm.

MAY 17

Bartow Friday Fest. The Bartow Friday Fest is a fun open-air event in Downtown Bartow featuring live music, classic cars and plenty of family fun. This month it’s Magic on Main a holiday themed event. Friday Fest is held the third Friday of every month (except December). Fri, 6-9 pm. For more info, visit www.mainstreetbartowfl. com

JUN 7

Bandit Market Summer Party. Over 50 local handmade and vintage vendors while enjoying delicious snacks, sweet treats and our infamous cocktails and mocktails! Escape the heat and chill out at our indoor alternative market! Located at Ritz Theatre, 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven. Fri, 5-9 pm.

Concerts & Theatre

MAY 17to 19

Oliver Jr. A student production at Theatre Winter Haven. The streets of

Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty thieves and pickpockets led by the elderly Fagin. When Oliver is captured for a theft that he did not commit, the benevolent victim, Mr. Brownlow takes him in. Fearing the safety of his hideout, Fagin employs the sinister Bill Sikes and the sympathetic Nancy to kidnap him back, threatening Oliver’s chances of discovering the true love of a family. Located Chain O’ Lakes Park (West Entrance), 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven. Fri & Sat, 6 pm and Sat & Sun, 2:30 pm. Adults, $15 and Students, $10. www.theatrewinterhaven.com

MAY

21

Tribute Tuesday. Tribute to Barry Manilow and Neil Diamond. Located Chain O’ Lakes Park (West Entrance), 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven. Tues, 5 & 8 pm. Tickets - $30. www.theatrewinterhaven.com

MAY 23to 26

Assisted Living the Musical. Production at Theatre Winter Haven. From early retirement right up to the pulling of the plug, 21st Century seniors are partying like it’s 1969. Imagine: no work, no pregnancy and a full array of Medicare-subsidized pharmaceuticals. It’s the

Boomer dream! Located Chain O’ Lakes Park (West Entrance), 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven. Thurs-Sat, 7:30 pm and Sat & Sun, 2:30 pm. Tickets$45. www.theatrewinterhaven.com

Charity Events & Golf Tournaments

MAY 11

9th Annual Sheryl’s BreastFest Music Festival & Cancer Benefit. A full day of Live Music on two stages, Food Trucks, Kids Activities, Silent Auctions, Raffles, and Games of Chance. Event to help a family that is going through cancer. Sat, 11am-9pm. Located Lakeland Elks Lodge #1291, 4529 Harden Blvd, Lakeland.

AUG 4

Humane Society’s Bowl

A Rama. Annual bowling event to benefit the Humane Society of Polk County. Bowling, Food Buffet, Raffles, 8-Pin No-Tap. Sign up for your 4-person team today –lanes sell out fast! Located at Incredibowl (formerly Cypress Lanes), Dundee Rd, Winter Haven. Sun, 12:30-3:30 pm. For sponsorship info and more details: https://www. humanesocietyofpolkcounty. org/events/bowlarama-2/

BARS&PUBS

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Call your favorite bar & grill for more information!

AUBURNDALE

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s

102 W Polk Street (863) 968-0010

Full Liquor Sports Bar

TVs for the Games

Brew Hounds Sports Lounge

318 Havendale Blvd (863) 967-2739

Wed, Trivia 6p

Fri, Poker 7p

Pool, Darts, Full Liquor

Sunday Ticket/SEC/ACC

Smoke-Free/Outside Patio

May 5, Cinco de Mayo Prty

Crave & Copper

117 East Lake Ave (863) 968-2971

Local Microbrewery Patio Bar/Restaurant

Wed-Sun, Open at 11a Fri-Sun, Live Music

BABSON PARK

Crooked Bass Grill/Tavern

1010 N Scenic Hwy (863) 589-5887

Full Liquor

Seafood, Steaks & Burgers

Live Music Fri & Sat

Pool Table & Darts

BARTOW

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s

120 E Van Fleet Dr (863) 534-3111

Full Liquor Sports Bar

Front Page Brewing Co

190 S FL Ave (863) 537-7249

Hrs: Open Wed-Fri 4p, Sat & Sun 12p

Taproom, Full Bar Self-pour Wines

Wed, Trivia Thu, Bingo Weekends, Live Music

Fun Bar

3379 US Hwy 17N (863) 800-3400 Karaoke Pool Table & Darts

Mulligan’s Sports Bar

Bartow Golf Club

150 N Idlewood (863) 533-1668 Fri, Karaoke 7-10p

Stanford Wines

165 S Central Ave (863) 800-3395

Open Daily 4-10 pm

Fine Wine & Charcuterie

StanfordWines.com

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The Wine Stable

150 S Broadway (863) 533-9463

Full Bar

Live Music Karaoke

DAVENPORT

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 45653 US Hwy 27 (863) 420-3350

Full Liquor

Great Wings, Sandwiches, Burgers, Wraps

Fireside Lounge & Billiards 43356 US Hwy 27 (863) 420-0100

Pool Hall; 7 Pro Tables Full Liquor/Hpy Hr 2-7p Live Music

The Wheelhouse Bar 42637 US Hwy 27 (863) 353-6880

TVs, Pool Table Darts, Jukebox Wed & Sat, Karaoke 9p

The Wheelhouse/19th Hole

102 Polo Park East (863) 424-4560

Tue & Fri, Karaoke 9p Thu, Trivia 8-10p

DUNDEE

Out-n-About Bar

(1/4 m north of Dundee Rd) 28390 US Hwy 27 (863) 439-1537

Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun, Live Music Sun, Karaoke Thu, Ladies Night Mon & Wed, Closed

FROSTPROOF

P & J Recreation

33 S Scenic Hwy (863) 635-9825

Home of Famous Slaw Burger!

Full Liquor

FT. MEADE

Pit Stop Package & Lounge

800 N Charleston Ave (863) 285-8732

Food Avail.

HAINES CITY

Amos Tavern

200 US Hwy 17 92 N (863) 422-1459

Balmoral Bar & Grill

124 Kenny Blvd (863) 588-3097

Patio Dining & Full Bar Mon, Jukebox Bingo 6-8p

Tue, Trivia 6-8p

Wed, Karaoke 6-9p

Thu & Sat, Live Music 6-9p Fri, DJ/Latin Nights 7-10p May 5, Cinco de Mayo Prty

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 902 Polk City Rd (863) 419-4848

Full Liquor Sports Bar Big Screen TVs

Ducky’s Dockside Bar & Grill

1090 Shady Cove Rd E (863) 353-5295

Thu, Acoustic Jam 6p Fri, Karaoke 6p

Sat & Sun, Live Music

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 Food/Drink Specials

LAKE ALFRED

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

LAKELAND

1916 Irish Pub Cleveland Heights Golf Course 2900 Buckingham Ave (863) 834-2384 Daily, 11a-10p Thu, Ladies Night 5-9p Sat/Sun, Brunch 10-3p Food, Full Bar

Ax-Caliber

204 E Orange St, Ste 102 (863) 592-3500 Tue-Wed 11a-10p/Thu-Fri 11a-11p Sat 10a-11p, Sun 10a-7p Axe Throwing/Virtual Gun Range Coffee House/Restaurant Beer & Wine

The Back Nine 124 S Tennessee Ave (863) 510-5723

Open Daily Golf Simulators Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Full Bar Thu, Trivia 7:30p

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 Florida Ave (863) 646-7757

Full Liquor Sports Bar

2-4-1 All Day, Everyday

40+ HD TVs w/sports pkgs

The Brass Tap 1515 Town Center Dr Lakeside Village (863) 680-9994

Daily, Open at 12p

Martini Wed, $5

Craft Beers, Full Bar Food, Live Music

Brewlands Bar & Billiards N. 5161 US Hwy 98 N (863) 940-2038

Smoke-Free Billiards/Sports Bar 20 Pool Tables, Dart Boards Game Room, Full Kitchen Open Daily, Full Liquor

Brewlands Bar & Billiards S. 5733 S Florida Ave (863) 646-2600

Pool & Billiard Sports Hall

Full Liquor Bar

Open Daily Sun & Wed, S.I.N. Night Thu, Ladies Night

Champs Sports Bar & Grill 6645 S Florida Ave (863) 647-5900

Open Daily, 11a-10p Daily Specials 2-10p Tue, Ladies Night 4p-cl Tue/Thu, BOGO Beer Thu, Free Trivia 8p

Cob & Pen 1221 S Florida Ave (863) 937-8126

Craft Beer & Wine

Full Liquor

Bar Food/Light Food

Decisions Grill & Bar 1621 E Edgewood Dr Suite G (863) 686-6441

Dissent Craft Brewing Co 125 S Kentucky Ave (863) 450-4351

Mon-Thu, 3-10p Fri & Sat, 12-10p Sun, 12-8p

Duke’s Brewhouse

4960 S Florida Ave (863) 647-9464

Wings, Sports, Spirits Live Music

Frescos Bistro

132 S Kentucky Ave (863) 683-5267

Happy Hr 5-7

Monthly Pairings

Great Bistro Fare

Full Bar/Crafted Cocktails

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: Wed & Thu, 5p-12a

Fri & Sat, 5p-2a

Thu, Latin Nite w/DJ Fri & Sat, DJ

Isle of Capri

541 S Combee Rd (863) 665-6246

Food, Beer/Wine

Hpy Hr 3-6p; $1.50 Drft

Wed, Ladies Night 7p

Pool Tourn, Karaoke

Lakeland Loft

108 S Tennessee Ave (863) 210-5327

Full Liquor

Jazz & Cigar Lounge

Business Casual Sun –Thu Dress to Impress Fri & Sat

Leo’s Live Music & Billiards (A.K.A. Ybor Cigars)

5263 S Florida Ave (863) 619-6799

Happy Hr 4-7p

Darts/Pool Table/TVs

Tue-Sat, Live Music

Linksters Tap Room (Dntn)

209 E Main St (863) 683-7195

Daily, 12p

Full Liquor

Smoke Free Sports Bar

Lucky’s Sports, Oyster & Tiki Bar (Orange Bowl)

4318 US Hwy 98 N (863) 858-3878

Daily Specials

Thu, Dart Leagues

Fri, Live Music

Kentucky Derby Prty

Cinco de Mayo Prty

Lugo’s Craft Distillery 2500 Drane Field Rd, Suite 208 (863) 816-3330

Lounge Hrs: Thu & Fri, 5p-12a Sat, 3p-12a & Sun, 12-6p Craft Rum/Distillery

Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub 111 S Kentucky Ave (863) 686-6231

Darts, Pool Tables

Live Music, Fri

Paddy Wagon Irish Pub 4204 S Florida Ave (863) 937-8925

Daily, 12p

Full Bar, TVs Darts, Golden Tee, Pool

The Pink Piano 1015 S Florida Ave (863) 937-8885

Tue-Sat, Live Music

Wine, Beer, Tapas

Rec Room

202 N Massachusetts Ave (863) 213-4073

Open 4p Mon-Fri, 11a Sat & Sun

Open Late Night

Daily Specials, 50+ Games

Wed, Ladies Night

Food Trucks Fri & Sat 8p

Family During Day/21+ after 9p

Revival Bar

119 S Kentucky Ave (863) 606-6090

Open 12p Daily/Smoke-Free Craft Cocktail Bar

Vintage Cocktails, Beers Relaxed Seating Areas

Southside Package & Lounge

1122 S Florida Ave (863) 683-4703

Happy Hr 10-7p & 12-2a Full Liquor

T A Slammers

1011 S Florida Ave (863) 682-4178

Full Liquor Nightly Specials

T-Bows 33 Lounge 4106 Lakeland Hills Blvd (863) 683-1201

Happy Hr 4-6p; $2.75 Wells, $2.25 20oz Drafts

Wed-Sat, Karaoke 9p

Wally’s Pool Hall 1136 E Main St (863) 688-4460

Hpy Hr, Mon-Sat 11-7p Mon, 9-Ball Tourn

Tue & Thu, APA 8 & 9-Ball Thu, Ladies Nite w/free pool

Wild Greg’s Saloon 4951 US Hwy 98 N (863) 940-9133

Thu-Sat, 7p-2a Nightclub/Concert Venue

Winner’s Circle

4215 S Florida Ave (863) 644-9464

Sun, Corn Hole Tues, Poker Wed, Ladies Night 1st Thu, Open Mic, 7-10p

The Yard On Mass

802 N Massachusetts Ave (863) 333-0330

Open Daily

Beer Garden, Food Trucks Full Bar, Live Music

LAKE WALES

Al’s Place

1530 N Scenic Hwy (863) 241-3070 Sat, $1 Days: Drafts, Sodas, Fries, Sliders, Chili Dogs Open Daily 11a

All Star Grill

2019 Hwy 60 E (863) 679-9689

Sports Bar Open Daily 11a-11p

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 19598 US Hwy 27 (863) 679-1975

Full Liquor Sports Bar Big Screen TVs

Cherry Pocket Steak & Seafood Shak

3100 Canal Rd (863) 439-2031

Seafood, Full Liquor

Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 11-4p Thu-Sat, Live Music

Gator Mack’s Sports Bar

Camp Mack River Resort 14143 Camp Mack Rd (863) 696-3863

Open 7 Days

Tue-Sat, 4-10p Food Avail. Full Bar, Music Darts, Pool Tables Outdoor Patio

Y’all Come Back Saloon

3230 State Rd 60 E (863) 676-5759

Taco Tues, $1 Live Music/Pool

RIVER RANCH

Westgate River Ranch Saloon

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

WINTER HAVEN

AJ Slammers

508 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 875 5623 Pub, Pool Hall, Karaoke Darts, Full Liquor

Apple Lounge

2803 Recker Hwy (863) 291-0340

Happy Hr, Mon-Fri 11-7p Food/Daily Specials Mon, Pool Tourn Poker, Karaoke, Bands

Ave. Bar by Arabellas

328 W Central Ave (863) 229-8142

Open Mon-Sat, 4p

Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 4:30-5:30p Full Menu/Full Bar Smoke-Free

Barrel239

239 3rd St SW (863) 229-7740

Whiskey Bar

Open Daily

Drink Specials 1-4p

Smoke-Free

BARS&PUBS

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s

300 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 293-9464

Full Liquor Sports Pub

30 Big HD TVs Mon Burger Special

Central Tavern

273 W Central Ave (863) 229-5027

Open Daily 12p

Full Bar/Smoke-Free Outside Patio

Duke’s Brewhouse 1708 6th Street SE (863) 576-9464

Wings, Sports, Spirits Live Music

Fire Restaurant

325 W Central Ave (863) 875-5544 Sun, Brunch

Gary’s Grove

2995 Cypress Gardens Rd (863) 325-0001 Mon, Live Music Fri, Karaoke Pizza/Hot Dogs Avail

Grape Expectations 535 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 318-8800 Wine Bar Smoke-Free

Grove Roots Brewing Co.

302 3rd Street SW (863) 291-0700

Food Truck & Live Music Wed-Fri 4p, Sat-Sun 12p 3rd Wed, Night Mrkt 6-9p Craft Beer & Wine Smoke-Free

Harborside Restaurant 2435 7th Street SW (863) 293-7070 Daily, Hpy Hr 3-6p Mon-Thu, Early Bird 3-5:30p Waterfront Dining

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 Outdoor Patio Thu, Live Music Smoke-Free

Jessie’s Lounge 118 3rd Street SW (863) 298-9815 Hpy Hr Mon-Fri, 4-7p Mon, Free Pool Wed, No Name Jam Night Live Music Weekly Smoke-Free

Laugh Out Lounge 19 3rd Street NW Wed, Thu, Sun 5-10p Fri & Sat 5-11p Comedy Club/Bar Beer/Wine FB@LaughOutLoungeWH

Obscure Wine Company

276 W Central Ave (863) 268-6555 Mon-Thu 11a-10p Fri-Sat 11a-12a, Sun 11a-8p Mon, Oyster Mon 4-7p Tue, Tasting Tuesday Wed, Wine Down Wed 5-8p

Office Pub & Lounge 1243 1st Street S (863) 293-4767 Happy Hr 12-7 Mon & Thu, Karaoke Tue, Fri, Sat - Poker Pool Tables, Darts & Food Avail.

Old Man Frank’s 1005 S Lake Howard Dr (863) 294-9179

Happy Hour M-F, 11-7p Daily Specials, Oyster Bar Fiesta Wed w/$1.50 Tacos Wed, Karaoke 7-11p Fri-Sun, Live Music May 5, Cinco de Mayo Prty

Paddy Wagon Irish Pub 5535 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 875-5708 Daily, 12pm Irish Style Sports Bar Pool, Darts, Golden Tee TVs, Full Bar

Past Time Lounge 1605 1st Street S (863) 293-0027

Tue, Ladies Night Darts/Pool Table

Slate 8 Family Billiards 20 4th Street NW (863) 247-8899

Smoke-Free Pool Hall

Open Daily, Outdoor Patio Full Bar, Food Available Wed, Dart Tourn 7p FB@Slate8Pool

The Social Lounge 356 3rd Street NW Sun-Thu, 12p-12a Fri, 12p-2a/Sat, 2p-2a Mon, Martinis $6 Wed-Sat, Live Music Speakeasy-style Lounge Classic/Craft Cocktails

Somewhere Sports Bar 5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 324-7524 Mon-Sat, Hpy Hr 3-6p Beer Specials/Sports Packages Mon-Fri, Lunch Specials May 5, Cinco de Mayo Prty

Tanner’s Lakeside 1006 S Lake Howard Dr (863) 662-5948

Happy Hr Wed-Sun, 4-6p Wed, 1/2 Price Wines Thu-Sun, Live Music May 5, Cinco de Mayo Prty May 10, Live Wrestling

Union Taproom 245 W Central Ave, ST 102 (863) 268-4921

Open Daily 11:30a 40 Self Pour Taps Wed, Trivia 7p Fri & Sat, Live Music 7-10p 1st Thu, Night Market 6-9p Food Available

MAY/JUNE CONCERT CALENDAR

FRIDAY, MAY 3

NVR2L8

(Lucky’s Sports Bar, LKD)

DIVAS OF THE 70s & 80s (Balmoral Event Center, HC)

KEYSOUNDSOUL

(Swan Brewing, LKD)

LAURA THE SINGER

(The Social Lounge, WH)

GNARBUCKLES

(Downtown Lk Wales, LW)

ANDY SHREEVE

(The Wine Stable, BTW)

KAI7EN

(Apple Lounge, WH)

HIGHWAY 41

(Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)

HUNTER MCNEER 1p/

LUCK OF THE DRAW 6p/ (Cherry Pocket, LW)

SATURDAY, MAY 4

LOUIS BALDANZA 1p/

MOMS NIGHT OUT 6p

(Old Man Frank’s, WH)

B. HAVEN

(Tanners Lakeside, WH)

THE HEADBANG; 80s ROCK SHOW

(Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC)

BILLY DICKERSON

(Crave & Copper, ADL)

JIM N JUDY DUO 2p/

RIVALS & VILLAINS 7p

(Swan Brewing, LKD)

ANDY SHREEVE 1p/

BLACK SATIN 7p

(Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

KOREY KETCHUM

(Apple Lounge, WH)

MITCH STEWART 1p/

RYAN JOYCE 6p/ (Cherry Pocket, LW)

BLIND AMBITION (Cypresswood Pub, WH)

BROOKS & DUNN wsg

DAVID LEE MURPHY AND ERNEST (MidFlorida CU Amphi, TMP)

SUNDAY, MAY 5

BLACK SATIN 1p/

CONSPIRACY THEORY 6p

(Old Man Frank’s, WH)

LUBECK (Tanners Lakeside, WH)

JADED

(Caribbean Bay, WH)

SAMUEL ORTIZ (Swan Brewing, LKD)

B. HAVEN 1p/

RED HOT ROOSTER 6p (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)

GREG REDDING 12p/ BILLY D 5p/ (Cherry Pocket, LW)

MONDAY, MAY 6

RANDY SULLENS (Cherry Pocket, LW)

TUESDAY, MAY 7

ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) CURT BEASLEY (Cherry Pocket, LW)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8

FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

MITCH STEWART (Cherry Pocket, LW) HOZIER (Kia Center, ORL)

Thursday, May 9

RAY GURKA (Swan Brewing, LKD)

KALEIGH BAKER (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) JADE CROCKER (Cherry Pocket, LW) CURT BEASLEY DUO (Cypresswood Pub, WH) AJR (Amalie Arena, TMP)

FRIDAY, MAY 10

APRIL RED

(Lucky’s Sports Bar, LKD)

TMIKE & DUKE (Twisted Prop, WH)

LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH)

SOUTHBOUND (Apple Lounge, WH)

EVIL BILL & THE STRUGGLE BUS (Swan Brewing, LKD)

SNAKE FARM

(Jessie’s Lounge, WH) WILL WILLIAMS 1p/

LUCK OF THE DRAW 6p/ (Cherry Pocket, LW)

MICKENZIE PEISHER & JOSH CURCHY

(Yard On Mass, LKD)

FEVER

(Cypresswood Pub, WH)

AJR wsg

DEAN LEWIS (Kia Center, ORL)

CHRIS STAPLETON wsg

GRACE POTTER AND NIKKI LANE

(MidFlorida CU Amphi, TMP)

SATURDAY, MAY 11

PATRICK RENNEY

(Old Man Frank’s, WH)

BRENDA JAMES & THE SIDEKICKS

(Tanners Lakeside, WH)

B. HAVEN (Cypresswood Pub, WH) RUNNING RECKLESS, KEYSOUNDSOUL, MICKENZIE PEISHER, SCOTT NAUGLER, NO IDEA, SHAWN RAHN, WOWLIN’ HOOF, THE REASONS, SPANKIN’ SADIE, MADORE & RICHARDS, SWEAT OUT THE DEVIL, GEORGE MORRIS & THE LARIAT BAND

(Breastfest/Lkld Elks Lodge, LKD) ANDY SHREEVE 1p/ BLACK SATIN (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

SG WOOD 2p/ SOMEBODY’S GHOST 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD)

CLASSICAL STRINGS w/ CLASSERN QUARTET 4p/ “SWIFTIE” STRINGS w/ CLASSERN QUARTET 6p (Lake Wales Arts Council, LW)

JIM N JUDY DUO (Apple Lounge, WH)

TIM HAMLIN 1p/ FORT LONESOME SOLO 6p/ (Cherry Pocket, LW)

MICAH MADORE DUO (Yard On Mass, LKD) ENUFF2GIVE, ANI & THE FLYBOYS, NOAN PARTLY (Union Hall, LKD)

SKIP FRYE (Big Cypress, LKD) HOZIER wsg ALLISON RUSSELL (MidFlorida CU Amphi, TMP)

SUNDAY, MAY 12

BEN & TRAVIS

(Old Man Frank’s, WH) KC AND THE SUNSHINE BAN TRIB; KIP SWEENEY (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC)

KEITH ROBINETTE (Swan Brewing, LKD)

LAURIE & RUSTY WRIGHT

(Dade Cty Brew House, D CTY)

PRIME COUNTRY DUO (Cypresswood Pub, WH) BAD BUNNY (Kia Center, ORL)

SATURDAY, MAY 18

LOUIS BALDANZA (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

DAVID BRIMER 12p/ RICK LANGOLF 5p/ (Cherry Pocket, LW)

MONDAY, MAY 13

ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Cherry Pocket, LW)

TUESDAY, MAY 14

MICKENZIE PEISHER (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

JOEY KIRKLAND (Cherry Pocket, LW)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15

FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) KATIE & JOE (Cherry Pocket, LW) EN VOGUE (Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)

THURSDAY, MAY 16

MICKENZIE PEISHER, JOE PASCUAL AND TONEY ROCKS (Balmoral Event Center, HC)

JADE & DUKE (The Social Lounge, WH) MADORE & RICHARDS (Swan Brewing, LKD) HUNTER MCNEER (Cherry Pocket, LW)

DAVIS BRIMER (Cypresswood Pub, WH) RUSTY WRIGHT BAND (Hard Rock Cafe, TMP)

FRIDAY, MAY 17

ON THAT NOTE (Lucky’s Sports Bar, LKD) LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH) ANDY SHREEVE (Leo’s Live, LKD) RUNNING RECKLESS (Apple Lounge, WH) BRETT FOSTER BAND (Swan Brewing, LKD) RESULTS MAY VARY (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) SKINNY MCGEE & THE HANDSHAKES (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) GREG REDDING (Cherry Pocket, LW) B. HAVEN (Lkd Kiwanis/Lk Mirror, LKD)

AUSTIN IRBY; ELVIS TRIB (Balmoral Event Center, HC)

BLACK SATIN/ BILLY DICKERSON (Camp Margaritaville, ADL) LES DUDEK (Derry Down, WH) ANDY SHREEVE (Union Taproom, WH) THE REASONS (Apple Lounge, WH) TOURIST BOB 2p/ SNAKE FARM 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD) CRUEL CURSES & THE LUDES (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) LUCK OF THE DRAW 1p/ CURT BEASLEY 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW) HUNTER MCNEER (Cypresswood Pub, WH) BLAKE FREE BAND (Out n About, LW) BAD BUNNY (Kia Center, ORL)

SUNDAY, MAY 19

AUSTIN IRBY; ELVIS TRIB (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC)

JOEY FOLEY (Old Man Frank’s, WH) SOUTHBOUND (Tanners Lakeside, WH) B. HAVEN (Twisted Prop, WH) JIM THOMAS (Swan Brewing, LKD) RAY NICHOLS 12p/ BILLY D 5p (Cherry Pocket, LW)

MONDAY, MAY 20

BLAKE FREE (Cherry Pocket, LW)

TUESDAY, MAY 21

ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) BARRY MANILOW & NEIL DIAMOND TRIB 5 & 8p (Theatre Winter Haven, WH)

JOEY KIRKLAND (Cherry Pocket, LW)

DILJIT DOSANJH (Kia Center, ORL) BAD BUNNY (Amalie Arena, TMP)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22

FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME

(Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

JADE & DUKE

(Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)

DON BURNS

(Cherry Pocket, LW)

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND

(MidFlorida CU Amphi, TMP)

THURSDAY, MAY 23

RANDY SULLENS

(Cherry Pocket, LW)

Friday, May 24

RICK GRAHAM BAND

(Lucky’s Sports Bar, LKD)

LAURA THE SINGER

(The Social Lounge, WH)

COMPLETELY UNCHAINED; VAN HALEN TRIB

(Union Hall, LKD)

JEREME ROGERS AND WINTER HAVENS w/ L-ROY, TROLI BEAR

(Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

KALEIGH BAKER

(Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)

DON BURNS 1p/

DAVID BRIMER

(Cherry Pocket, LW)

EVAN TAYLOR JONES

(Dade Cty Brew House, D CTY)

SKIP FRYE

(Winter Haven Moose Lodge, WH)

NF (Amalie Arena, TMP)

SATURDAY, MAY 25

JIM N JUDY DUO 2p/ REASONS 6p

(Old Man Frank’s, WH) CONSPIRACY THEORY (Tanners Lakeside, WH)

B. HAVEN

(Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)

CELTIC CONUNDRUM (Swan Brewing, LKD)

CURT BEASLEY 1p/ WILL WILLIAMS 6p/ (Cherry Pocket, LW)

BLACK SATIN

(Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

CHARLIE RODZ

(The Social Lounge, WH)

SKIP FRYE

(Duke’s Brewhouse, WH)

SUNDAY, MAY 26

BEN & TRAVIS 2p/

RYAN JOYCE 7p

(Old Man Frank’s, WH)

TWIZTED

(Tanners Lakeside, WH)

BLAKE FREE 12p/

RICK LANGOLF 5p/ (Cherry Pocket, LW)

ALY SÁNCHEZ (Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)

MONDAY, MAY 27

MICKENZIE PEISHER (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

ADRIENNE RICHARDS 11a/ GERI BLOUNT 4p/ (Cherry Pocket, LW)

TUESDAY, MAY 28

MICKENZIE PEISHER (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) HUNTER MCNEER (Cherry Pocket, LW)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29

FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME

(Jessie’s Lounge, WH) MITCH STEWART (Cherry Pocket, LW)

MELANIE MARTINEZ wsg MEN I TRUST & BEACH BUNNY (Kia Center, ORL)

THURSDAY, MAY 30

JADE CROCKER (Cherry Pocket, LW)

KANE BROWN wsg

TYLER HUBBARD & PARMALEE (Kia Center, ORL)

FRIDAY, MAY 31

NO IDEA

(Lucky’s Sports Bar, LKD)

LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH) ON THAT NOTE

(Union Hall, LKD)

NVR2L8

(Apple Lounge, WH)

GERI BLOUNT 1p/

FORT LONESOME SOLO 6p/ (Cherry Pocket, LW)

DREW YARDIS

(Dade Cty Brew House, D CTY)

SKIP FRYE

(Duke’s Brewhouse, PL CTY)

LIONEL RICHIE AND EARTH, WIND & FIRE (Kia Center, ORL)

KANE BROWN wsg

TYLER HUBBARD & PARMALEE (Amalie Arena, TMP)

NIALL HORAN wsg

DEL WATER GAP

(MidFlorida CU Amphi, TMP)

SATURDAY, JUN 1

BLACK SATIN/ ANDY SHREEVE

(Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

KANE BROWN wsg

TYLER HUBBARD & PARMALEE (Amalie Arena, TMP)

SUNDAY, JUN 2

WAYNE NEWTON (Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)

TUESDAY, JUN 4

ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

LUIS MIGUEL (Amalie Arena, TMP)

WEDNESDAY, JUN 5

FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME

(Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

JADE & DUKE

(Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)

LUIS MIGUEL (Kia Center, ORL)

TYLER CHILDERS wsg

VALERIES JUNE AND WILLI CARLISLE

(MidFlorida CU Amphi, TMP)

THURSDAY, JUN 6

GRUPO FIRME (Amalie Arena, TMP)

FRIDAY, JUN 7

ANDY SHREEVE (Union Taproom, WH)

LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH)

SATURDAY, JUN 8

BAD BUNNY AND KAROLG TRIB (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC)

B. HAVEN (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) BLACK SATIN (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)

DAVID BRIMER & MARCUS BRIXA wsg JOE GAVIN (Derry Down, WH)

MEGAN THEE STALLION wsg GLORILLA (Amalie Arena, TMP)

SUNDAY, JUN 9

ANDY SHREEVE (Swan Brewing, LKD) GUNNA wsg FLO MILLI (Kia Center, ORL)

TUESDAY, JUN 11

MICKENZIE PEISHER (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

WEDNESDAY, JUN 12

FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THURSDAY, JUN 13

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE; PRINCE “PURPLE RAIN” (RP Funding Centerluck, LKD)

FRIDAY, JUN 14

TMIKE & DUKE (Twisted Prop, WH)

LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH) AVENTURA (Kia Center, ORL)

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE (Amalie Arena, TMP) 21 SAVAGE wsg J.I.D, NARDO WICK AND 21 LIL HAROLD (MidFlorida CU Amphi, TMP)

SATURDAY, JUN 15

CLASSICALLY SUMMER; OPO BRASS (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) STEELY DAN TRIB; MAJOR DUDES (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) BLACK SATIN (Camp Margaritaville, ADL) AVENTURA (Kia Center, ORL)

SUNDAY, JUN 16

SANTANA AND COUNTING CROWS (Amalie Arena, TMP)

TUESDAY, JUN 18

ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) BLAKE FREE BAND (Out-n-About, DUN) MELANIE MARTINEZ wsg BEACH BUNNY & SOFIA ISELLA (Amalie Arena, TMP)

ATTENTION BANDS & VENUES Keep us

POLK COUNTY’S

RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT

BEEF ‘O’

BRADY’S SOUTH LAKELAND

HAINES CITY

BALMORAL BAR & GRILL

AT BALMORAL RESORT

Offering a casual dining environment complete with poolside outdoor seating, the Balmoral Bar & Grill serves up poolside lunches, afternoon drinks and evening meals. Popular among resort guests and locals alike, our poolside bar in Haines City offers a full bar with TVs and features a menu of shareable appetizers, fresh salads, delicious sandwiches, and more. Live music also offered on the patio most Saturday nights. Check our Facebook for schedule. Bar & Grill is open to the public and is located within Balmoral Resort Florida in Haines City, minutes from Winter Haven and Davenport.

Must Try: Flatbreads and Club Sandwich.

124 Kenny Blvd, Haines City (off Hwy 27) (863) 588-3097 • BalmoralBarandGrill. com

LAKELAND

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S NORTH LAKELAND

Lakeland’s Best Family Sports Pub. 40+ HD TV’s, NFL Ticket Sundays, NCAA Gameplan Saturdays. Happy Hour 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday. Bingo Mondays from 5-6 pm. Kids Eat Free Wednesday from 4-8 pm. Trivia Night on Thursdays from 8-10 pm.

Must Try: Hot & Fresh Fajitas - Everyday! Chicken wings!

1070 Wedgewood Estates Blvd (863) 853-9464

www.beefobradys.com

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

CHAMPS SPORTS BAR

Serving Polk County for over 20 years!

Cold Beer • Great Food • Family Fun

• Best Wings in Town Independently delicious! Daily specials from 2-10 pm: Monday 60¢Tacos, Tuesday $5 Buffalo

Shrimp, Wednesday 45¢ Boneless Wings, Tuesday & Thursday BOGO Bud & Bud Light Bottles, Friday, $9 Grouper Sandwich (All Day), Saturday 75¢ Wings (All Day).Hours: Mon.-Thurs, Sat. & Sun. 11 am to 10 pm. Fri. 11 am to midnight. Follow us on Facebook. FB@ChampsGrill 6645 S. Florida Ave. 863-647-5900 www.champstogo.com

MISTER FISH

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

LAKE WALES

CRAZY FISH

Land mark eatery in Lake Wales. Fresh fish never frozen. Fun and casual atmosphere. Lunch and dinner menu with daily specials. Mon. 4pm to 9pm. Tues.Saturday 11:30am to 9pm. Closed Sun.

Must Try: Shrimp or Fresh Grouper

802 Henry St., Lake Wales (863) 6766361

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

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S

Locally owned sports pub with 30 TVs and full bar. Lunch value combos MondaysFridays until 3pm. Award winning jumbo wings with famous sauces and dry rubs. Fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, tacos and dinner entrees available. Weekday Values: Mon. Burgers, Tues. Tacos, Wed. Wings, Thurs. Fajitas, Fri. Surf & Turf. See ya at Beefs!

Must Try: Award Winning Wings and Burgers 300 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 293-9464 • www.beefobradys.com

HARRY’S OLD PLACE

Serving up a large selection of fresh fish for over 27 years! Where the fish is always de-lish! Open for lunch and dinner. Great seafood menu also includes shrimp, scallops, mussels, oysters, crab legs, "fish of the day" board, steaks, chicken, pasta dishes, sandwiches, soups/chowders. Restaurant is located on the shores of Lake Ned in beautiful Winter Haven with a quaint pet friendly outdoor patio. Full bar available. Less than a mile from LEGOLAND. Kid's menu also available.

Must Try: Grouper in a Bag, the Broiled Seafood Combo and award winning Key Lime Pie!

3751 Cypress Gardens Rd., Winter Haven 863-324-0301 www.harrysoldplace.com

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

1. Which single artist released “Hold Tight” as a dance cover in 1977?

2. Name the singer-songwriter who released “All by Myself.”

3. What was the first Jackson Five song to top the charts?

4. Which Beatle released “Got My Mind Set on You” as a single?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Sometimes a love won’t let go, Hard as I try I know it shows, Everybody’s telling me you’ll be over her eventually.”

Answers

1. Vicki Sue Robinson. The song only reached No. 67 on the Billboard chart, but went to No. 2 on the dance chart.

• Coffee filters make wonderful glass cleaners. They leave behind no streaks and no residual lint.

• Berries are in season, and there’s no greater time to stock up. But don’t feel like you have to make jam out of all the berries. Freeze in a single layer and transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container. Later they can be popped into muffins and quick breads, as well as eaten straight out of the bag for a delicious treat.

• “Do you love burgers? Here’s a great thing our family does that saves money and is very handy: When ground beef goes on sale, we buy a large quantity and premake many burger patties, seasoned and shaped

2. Eric Carmen, in 1976. The verse is said to be based on Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2. It’s not the only Rachmaninoff music that Carmen used as the basis for a song.

3. “I Want You Back,” in 1970. It was first performed on “The Hollywood Palace” TV show in late 1969. Michael Jackson was 11 years old at the time.

4. George Harrison, in 1987.

5. “Who’s Holding Donna Now,” by DeBarge, in 1985. The song shot to No. 1 on the Adult contemporary chart, as did their first top 10 release, “Rhythm of the Night.” DeBarge was made up of family members, mostly siblings.

KATIE KABOOM

Katie Kaboom is a black and white female Domestic Shorthair mix. She is approximately 6 months old. This fun loving little girl has lots of energy, thus her name! Katie is an adorable kitty who enjoys rolling in cat nip, swatting her toys around and taking cat naps on and off throughout the day. She will make a great addition to the family who is lucky enough to adopt her.

MOON

Moon is a grey male Domestic Shorthair mix. He is approximately 2 years old. Moon is a super handsome guy that is super shy at first. Moon has gotten along with dogs in his past home, but has not done well with other male cats in the previous home. Moon loves attention and to just be loved on once he opens up to you.

CORITA

just as we like them. Then we separate them with butcher’s paper cut into squares. We put them in stacks, and then into empty bread bags to store in the freezer. When we are getting ready to cook out, the patties don’t have to be all the way defrosted, just put on the grill and cooked up!”

-- A.J. in Florida

• Okra, which is at its peak July through September, makes an excellent stew thickener. But it’s quite yummy on the grill as well, brushed with olive oil and lightly seasoned. Just be sure you don’t wash it until you are ready to use it. There’s a natural protective coating on it, and if you wash it off, it’ll get slimy.

• Old socks can be fitted around the head of an old mop or Swiffer base. Spray with cleaner and clean away. When you are done, remove the sock and launder.

Corita is a blonde and white female Yorkshire Terrier and Chihuahua, Short-Haired mix. She is approximately 8 months old. Corita is a shy girl who is going to take time to warm up to new people. She has never met anybody outside her home so she is shy with new faces. Once she has warmed up Corita is a very sweet girl who loves to run around and play.

TOBY KEITH

Toby Keith is a brown and white male Terrier mix. He is approximately 1 year old. He has been neutered. Toby is a very sweet and energetic boy. He is good with adults and loves to run and play. Toby has never been around kids but can sometimes be a bit nippy when excited or playful. His favorite things to do are walking, jumping, eating, or playing with toys.

1-2 pm for lunch. Veterinarian

Dr. Carol Thompson was born in Montgomery County Pennsylvania. She grew up with many family pets and developed a love for animals. She graduated from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA with a B.S. in biology and a music minor. She attended the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia where she received her degree in veterinary medicine in 1990. She has practiced in Maryland (1990-2001) and Florida (2001 to present). Dr. Carol has always had an interest

in behaviour and enjoys trying to make your animal feel at home in our facility.

Professionally, Dr. Thompson has an interest in behaviour medicine, fitness conditioning, as well as medicine and surgery.

Outside of work, Dr. Carol enjoys running and aerobics. She also is working on training her Border Collie, Nash, to do freestyle and tricks so they can go visit at senior homes. They hope to be able to do demos on a regular basis.

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Dr.

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