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

By Erica Smith

The Test of a Generation The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education. — Martin Luther King, Jr. The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next. —Abraham Lincoln Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. —Nelson Mandela As an adjunct instructor, you receive a student evaluation after each semester of instruction. For the most part, the comments are very positive and constructive; however, this recent survey provided a very strange remark “instructor should have more tests.” This observation actually caused me to pull my fingers back from the keyboard in shock. When did students begin requesting more tests? According to news reports, education is a much different system than what I experienced in the 80’s and 90’s. The coursework is more challenging, the amount of homework is staggering and adding to the societal pressures is a regimen of vigorous standardized testing in every academic subject. I remember the days of fully coloring in the round bubble and strict adherence to the #2 pencil policy but in 2016, educators have traded in risk taking for test taking. When you take a deeper look at this model, the flaws become hugely apparent. Students are required to undergo weeks of meticulous testing; however the negative consequences really only affects the instructor. The student is rarely blamed for the negative outcome and the testing tool becomes just a random data witch hunt. Couple this system with the

understanding that most curriculum standards are set by administrators at a higher management level and you have a perfect storm of apathy, blame and indignation. I am sure most teachers are passionate and concerned about their students; however, resentment would be a perfectly natural outcome. In a true testing environment, shouldn’t some of the accountability also rest with the student? Where do we go next? On one hand, the testing model provides clear measurement of student progress but are we creating an atmosphere of memorization and not creative thought? In over twenty years, I have yet to start a workday where my superior comes in and hands me a test booklet and then lets me go when all the questions are finished. There is a part of me that applauds these students for their academic accomplishments but have we reduced children to lab rats? That is not a very kind statement but given the current state of public education, the previous hyperbole is not a very far leap. Look at the instructions that are sent home to parents…the worksheets resemble laboratory directives. Adding tests and removing some of the critical thinking exercises from my class syllabus would reduce my workload by nearly 50% but at the end of the day…I am not very fond of rats… even the cute little pinkies that are used in lab testing. Thank goodness, I still have the luxury of this decision. Public educators unfortunately, do not. So the question remains, what do we do now? QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS info@todayandtonight.com

BISCUIT

Biscuit is a white and red female Australian Cattle Dog (Heeler) mix. She is approximately 1 year, 6 months old. She has been spayed. Biscuit is a high energy dog! She needs a home with a fenced in back yard. She has been around children and is good but will jump up on them and take away any toys they may have.

GILBERT

Gilbert is a chocolate and white male German Shorthaired Pointer mix. He is approximately 3 years old. Was found as a stray. Very friendly, walks well on leash, and gets along with kids.

MONA

Mona is a brown and white female Domestic Medium Hair mix. She is approximately 1 year old. She has been spayed. She is good with cats. She is good with children. She should not be allowed outside. Mona is a very sweet and playful girl. She gets along with other cats. She loves to play with toys on a string.

DANIELLE

Danielle is a brown female Domestic Shorthair mix. She is approximately 2 months old. Danielle was given to us by VHA. They found her and her brother and they are now ready to find a home to call there own.

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. Moisa has a passion for all of God’s creatures, big and small. She has completed externships at many different veterinary practices such as Peterson and Smith Equine Hospital (Ocala, FL), Blue Pearl Specialty and Referral Clinic (Tampa, FL), Fayetteville Mixed Animal Hospital (Tennessee), and Trinity Small Animal clinic (Trinity, FL). During her summer and Christmas breaks from veterinary school, Dr. Moisa worked as a technician right here at OSAH. She learned invaluable knowledge from Dr. Vargas on how to work with people and focus on the fact that each individual pet is 100% special. Dr. Moisa shares her living space with her 3 cats, Lucky, Pretty Boy and Scarlett, and her 2 dogs, Caden and sassy.

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4 VOTE For Your Favorite Bartender 10 BAND: Les Dudek

17 Feelin’ Saucy 31 Artist: Tinia Polk Clark

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19 Brian’s Brain 25 Bartender Spotlight 25 Pop Off at Pop Culture 28 Kitchen Diva 28 Now Here’s a Tip 32 Sara Michaels Porch Picks

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12 Snap Shotz 24 Restaurant Guide 26 Calendar of Events

ARTIST: Tinia Polk Clark

EDITOR’S NOTE Welcome June, it is officially summer. That familiar heat and humidity that we all love will be here for the next few months. However, we have some great options for you to beat the heat. We have your pizza fix this month. You must try all of the pizza parlors we featured this month. It will surely keep you saucy. Come spend the day at the Chain Life Flotilla on Lake Eloise in Winter Haven on June 18th. With live music on a barge and hundreds of boats, it’s one of the best ways to stay cool. Don’t have a boat? How about a canoe or wave runner. It just needs to float to come party. June 1st starts Hurricane season. We all remember the Charley, Frances and Jeanne trifecta. Let’s stay on our toes and be prepared. As always, expect more, get more, we deliver. Chris Douglas Publisher

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JUNE CONCERT CALENDAR PRESENTED BY JESSIE’S LOUNGE FRIDAY, JUN 3

RICH MISTRETTA (Fresco’s, LKD) SLAVE TO A NAME (Apple Lounge, WH) JANICE RODENBAUGH 11a/ BETH REASONER & NAT WEST 5p (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) MICHAEL BONANO (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) ALMOST THERE (New Grove Lounge, DUN) 10,000 PAPERCUTS (Uncle Fat’s Tavern 2, TMP) DARIUS RUCKER wsg DAN + SHAY/MICHAEL RAY (MidFlorida Amphitheatre, TMP)

SATURDAY, JUN 4

THE A-V PROJECT (Fresco’s, LKD) PASSERINE (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) ROXX (Pour House Lounge, WH) B. HAVEN (Tanners Lakeside, WH) GT SPRINGER (The Brass Tap/Lkside Vil, LKD) SLAVE TO A NAME (Wildfire BBQ, DUN) 3RD DEGREE BAND (Ybor Cigars and Spirits, LKD) 10,000 PAPERCUTS (Johnny G’s, LKD) SPITFIRE (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) WONDERLAND (New Grove Lounge, DUN) KOLT 45 (Frank E’s Lakeside, HC)

SUNDAY, JUN 5

BRETT & FRANKE (Frank E’s Lakeside, HC) ACOUSTIS TRIO W/ CURT BEASLEY (New Grove Lounge, DUN)

MONDAY, JUN 6

BOB & ELLIE SHALLOP (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC)

TUESDAY, JUN 7 CATHERINE PRICE & CLINT DOCKERY (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC)

WEDNESDAY, JUN 8 SKART OF THE SUPERVILLAINS (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) JANE ROSENBOHM (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) WILEY & PJ (Fresco’s, LKD) GLENN JOHNSON (Brocks Smokehouse, LW) PHIL SCHNEIDER/ ACOUSTIC STAGE (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) CYNDI LAUPER (Ruth Eckerd Hall, CLR)

THURSDAY, JUN 9 “WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC (Lakeland Center, LKD) JON CORNEAL & CO (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) EDDIE WRIGHT (Fresco’s, LKD) SLAVE TO A NAME (Lucky’s Tiki Bar, LKD) YOU & I (Brocks Smokehouse, LW) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND wsg BILL COLE (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) BLUEGRASS BUDDIES (Frank E’s Lakeside, HC)

FRIDAY, JUN 10

BMF (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) JANICE RODENBAUGH 11a/ JANE ROSENBOHM 5p (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) 10,000 PAPERCUTS (Lucky Leprechaun, DVP) SG WOOD (Fresco’s, LKD) WONDERLAND (High Seas Lounge, WH)

WYNN & BOB at Jensen’s Corner Bar JOSH BLEVINS (Frank E’s Lakeside, HC) POWER SURGE (New Grove Lounge, DUN) MICHAEL BONANO 3p/ PATRICK RENNEY 7p (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) SELENA GOMEZ wsg DNCE & BEA MILLER (Amway Center, ORL) JOURNEY & THE DOOBIE BROTHERS wsg DAVE MASON (MidFlorida Amphitheatre, TMP)

SATURDAY, JUN 11

KALEIGH BAKER & THE GROOVE ORIENT (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) ANDY SHREEVE (Fresco’s, LKD) LES DUDEK BAND (The Derry Down, WH) BURNIN’ BROTHERS (Pour House Lounge, WH) WONDERLAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) FEVER BAND (New Grove Lounge, DUN) SHANE MEADE & THE SOUND (Keel & Curley Winery, PL CTY) THRICE wsg LA DISPUTE & GATES (House of Blues, ORL)

SUNDAY, JUN 12

TMIKE & DUKE (Tanners Lakeside, WH) BIG LIFE (Caribbean Bay, WH) ROCKERS (Frank E’s Lakeside, HC) NATHAN BALDWIN BAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

MONDAY, JUN 13 BOB & ELLIE SHALLOP (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC)

TUESDAY, JUN 14 JOHN CORTESE & CO (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC)

WEDNESDAY, JUN 15 BIG ASS JAM BASH (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) JANE ROSENBOHM (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) GREG REDDING (Fresco’s, LKD) GLENN JOHNSON (Brocks Smokehouse, LW) ANGEL TUIDER/ ACOUSTIC STAGE (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) WEEZER, PANIC! AT THE DISCO wsg ANDREW MCMAHON (MidFlorida Amphitheatre, TMP)

THURSDAY, JUN 16 CAL THE BEATLES (Lakeland Center, LKD) JON CORNEAL & CO (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) DAVE SMITH (Fresco’s, LKD) YOU & I (Brocks Smokehouse, LW) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND wsg DENNY ELLIS (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) ANTHONY HAMILTON & FANTASIA (USF Sun Dome, TMP) BLUEGRASS BUDDIES (Frank E’s Lakeside, HC)

FRIDAY, JUN 17

AMERICAN HOT RODS (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) ELI & BILL PERRAS 11a/ JANICE RODENBAUGH 5p/ (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) BRIAN SUTHERLAND BAND (Fresco’s, LKD) ON THE AVENUE (Bartow Friday Fest, BTW) WONDERLAND (Apple Lounge, WH) CROSS TRAXX (New Grove Lounge, DUN) MICHAEL BONANO (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) BEEBS wsg MYVERSE, COASTAL BREED & BOXELDER (House of Blues, ORL) KEITH URBAN wsg BRETT ELDREDGE & MAREN MORRIS (MidFlorida Amphitheatre, TMP)

SATURDAY, JUN 18 THE SOFA KINGS (Fresco’s, LKD) SLAVE TO A NAME 12p (Harley Davidson Lkld, LKD) STONEGREY/ VEGAN ZOMBIES (Caribbean Bay, WH) BRIAN SUTHERLAND BAND (Fresco’s, LKD) SLAVE TO A NAME 19p (Lucky’s Tiki Bar, LKD) BLACK WATER (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) SOUTHBOUND (Frank E’s Lakeside, HC) ALMOST THERE (New Grove Lounge, DUN) BRASS HEART BAND (Fire Restaurant, WH) JOSH BLEVINS (Old Man Frank’s, WH) BURNIN’ BROTHERS (Pour House Lounge, WH)

SUNDAY, JUN 19 WONDERLAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) BRETT & FRANKE (Frank E’s Lakeside, HC) ACOUSTIC TRIO W/ CURT BEASLEY

(New Grove Lounge, DUN)

MONDAY, JUN 20 BOB & ELLIE SHALLOP (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC)

TUESDAY, JUN 21 MARILYN SULLIVAN (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC)

WEDNESDAY, JUN 22 JANE ROSENBOHM (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) JOHN CAMPBELL (Fresco’s, LKD) GLENN JOHNSON (Brocks Smokehouse, LW) ANGEL TUIDER/ ACOUSTIC STAGE (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL)

THURSDAY, JUN 23 JON CORNEAL & CO (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) PAUL MAZZARELLA (Fresco’s, LKD) YOU & I (Brocks Smokehouse, LW) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND wsg CAROL MCNAUGHTON (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) BLUEGRASS BUDDIES (Frank E’s Lakeside, HC)

FRIDAY, JUN 24

ZACK BISS (The Brass Tap/Lksde Vil, LKD) JANICE RODENBAUGH 11a/ CHIP & JACQUE 5p (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) $AVAG3 (Evolution Records, LKD) REDNECK JOE (Frank E’s Lakeside, HC) RED HOT ROOSTER (New Grove Lounge, DUN) MICHAEL BONANO (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)

SATURDAY, JUN 25

TOMMY BUTCH (Fresco’s, LKD) CRUSH TONE (Ybor Cigar & Spirits, LKD) RAMBLIN ROSE TRIO (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) WONDERLAND (Pour House Lounge, WH) HIGH OCTANE (New Grove Lounge, DUN) ALMOST THERE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) RAISIN’ CAIN BAND (Liar’s Lair/Camp Mack, LW) DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL, TAKING BACK SUNDAY, EARLY NOVEMBER (MidFlorida Amphitheatre, TMP)

SUNDAY, JUN 26 TMIKE & DUKE (Idol Zone, WH) JADED (Caribbean Bay, WH)

LAKESIDE BOYS (Frank E’s Lakeside, HC) RANSOM (New Grove Lounge, DUN)

MONDAY, JUN 27 BOB & ELLIE SHALLOP (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC)

Tuesday, Jun 28 DAVID SMITH (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) BLUEGRASS BUDDIES (Brocks Smokehouse, LW)

WEDNESDAY, JUN 29 JANE ROSENBOHM (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) BRYAN RIVERS (Fresco’s, LKD) GLENN JOHNSON (Brocks Smokehouse, LW) ANGEL TUIDER/ ACOUSTIC STAGE (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL)

THURSDAY, JUN 30

JON CORNEAL & CO (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) TERRA LAGO (Fresco’s, LKD) YOU & I (Brocks Smokehouse, LW) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND wsg HANK HENRY (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) JUSTIN BEIBER wsg POST MALONE & MOXI RAIA (Amway Center, ORL) STEELY DAN AND STEVE WINWOOD (MidFlorida Amphitheatre, TMP) BLUEGRASS BUDDIES (Frank E’s Lakeside, HC)

FRIDAY, JUL 1

MICHAEL BONANO (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) TWENTY ONE PILOTS wsg MUTEMATH/CHEF SPECIAL (Amway Center, ORL) NICKY JAM wsg ZION & LENNOX, DE LA GHETTO, VALENTINO (Amalie Arena, TMP)

SATURDAY, JUL 2 JONNY DIAZ/ BIG KETTLE DRUM (Maddox Ranch, LKD) DEMI LOVATO & NICK JONAS (Amway Center, ORL)

ATTENTION BANDS & VENUES Keep us up to date. Send live music info to tracey@todayandtonight.com Deadline is the 23rd of each month prior to publication.

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from service in the Navy, out of Pensacola, he bought a house and I went to school here. Grew up here back in the 60s. T&T MAG: I read that you were inspired musically by your sister playing The Beatles? LD: My sister was a few years older than me and she had all the latest and greatest stuff that was happening - up until a point. I took a cue from her until she started playing Connie Francis records and that was the end of that one! But all the Elvis stuff - I was into Elvis and Fabian, The Beach Boys and all of that, and then when The Beatles came around, that’s when I started taking more notice to the music. The Beatles were a great vocal band, great songs, it was a thing, you know, everyone was in awe of them, Beatlemania took hold. There were other great bands as well. As far as guitar playing goes, The Ventures was who I really got into. I was really into Nokie Edwards, Don Wilson, Bob Bogle and Mel Taylor, the best morph of The Ventures, when they did “Slaughter on 10th Avenue”, “Wipe Out” and “Pipeline” and all that stuff. They were just really innovative at that time. They were getting sounds out of their guitars that no one else was, and I was really interested in that. Then, when (Jimi) Hendrix came around, he had another whole take on it too. T&T MAG: And not too much later is when your music career started? LD: I had played all over the state, in local bands. After Duane Allman (of the Allman Brothers Band) was killed in the motorcycle crash our keyboard player knew Dickie Betts - he was from Venice, which was right next to Sarasota where Dickie was from, and my friend heard Dickie was looking for players because he didn’t know if the Allman’s were going to stay together or not at that point, I guess. So, we went up to jam with Dickie [in Macon, GA] and one thing led to another and I ended up playing on the Brothers and Sisters album (August 1973). T&T MAG: You actually played on the two biggest hits. Jessica and Ramblin’ Man. LD: Yes, and, I co-wrote Jessica. That’s one of the reasons I don’t talk to Dickie anymore. He didn’t want to give me any credit or royalties. He marched me right into Phil Walden’s office and had told him I co-wrote it, but, the powers that be kind of swept me under the rug. Shortly thereafter, I had already been playing with Boz Scaggs, and had a little help from my buddy Steve Miller to get out of that contract, I moved to California and was out there the better part of 20 years.

unday-Funday has a meaning all its own in Polk County. We are lucky enough to live in a climate where we fully enjoy an active, outdoor lifestyle and all the perks that go with it. As fortune would have it, our area is alive with music from every nook and cranny imaginable, and whether or not we know it, a lot of the music that gets played in our fantastic music establishments has a connection to a notable citizen, Les Dudek. On one of these recent, blissful days, I had the pleasure of meeting up with our neighbor, a local treasure, who was fresh from the shower after a day spent working in his yard. Les’ unassuming, candid style and storytelling prowess is

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enjoyable to experience, and his resume allows for an abundant amount of material to share. In addition to his distinguished solo career, and the mighty stellar prog-rock/pop trio, The Dudek, Finnigan, Krueger Band, Dudek has played some fierce guitar with a diverse list of legends: The Steve Miller Band, Stevie Nicks, Cher, Boz Scaggs, The Allman Brothers Band, as well as Maria Muldaur, Bobby Whitlock, Mike Finnigan and Dave Mason. Dudek has appeared on memorable recordings; revered classic rock masterpieces, and his own songwriting has made its way onto celebrated albums. T&T MAG: I’m curious if people know who you are.

Les Dudek: Some do, some don’t. I’ve kept it low-key around this area for a long time because this is where I’ve lived. When people ask where I live I just say Polk County. T&T MAG: I bet when people find out they may go a little crazy for you. LD: Yeah, when they find out what I’ve done. Then it’s like the Joe Walsh song - everybody’s so different, I haven’t changed. T&T MAG: Yes! That’s good. How long have you been in Polk County? LD: Well, I grew up here. I was originally from Rhode Island, Quonset Point Naval Air Station, Rhode Island. When my dad retired

T&T MAG: And you were working. LD: Yeah, I was a Cinderella story. I got signed to Columbia Records. Literally when I got signed I was starving in San Francisco and wondering what I was going to do next. Now, this [story] is all in one day. The way the day started was I had this manager call me up. I had already done some demos for Columbia but nothing had happened. And Herbie Herbert called me up and goes, “Les, I’m starting a band and I want the two guitar banditos from the Bay area to be in the same band. I want you to come down and sit in and jam with these guys.” I said, well, what do you got? He says, “I want you and Neil Schon to play in this band and I want to call it Journey.” He told me to come to the studio and rehearse so I went down there. And, you know, before I get down there I get a call from

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Ellen Bernstein, who was a rep from Columbia Records, and she said she’d like to take a meeting with me. It just so happened that Columbia was right across the street from the rehearsal hall. So, I tell her I’ll stop in. I go to SIR, Studio Instrument Rentals, it was me, Neil Schon, Ross Valory, Gregg Rolie and Aynsley Dunbar and we were all in this room, all jamming, I mean, I thought, this is some wild stuff. I mean, this is before Steve Perry. And we’re jamming, and I tell them, hey, I’ve got to go take this meeting across the street, and that I’d be right back. T&T MAG: Wow. LD: Yeah. So, I go in there, and I find out the meeting is with the President and Vice President of Columbia Records, and they offer me a solo deal on the spot! They signed me and Bruce Springsteen that week. Just the two of us. So, I say, well, I guess I’ll go tell the guys I’m not going to be in the band. And I go home, and I get a call from Capitol Records. It was an A&R guy. They offered me a deal and wanted Steve Miller to produce it. So, I went from not knowing how I was going to pay my bills to - I could have been in Journey or a solo deal with Columbia with Boz producing or a solo deal with Capitol with Steve producing and I chose Boz. And that’s the way my solo career started. T&T MAG: Well. What a day! That is some crazy stuff. LD: I knew Bruce because he’d come hang out with us when I’d do the big elaborate shows with Boz. He’d put on these things with a big, 45 piece orchestra, at a theater in Oakland. You can find it on YouTube. The second one is. I’m wearing a

white suit. The San Francisco Chronicle said, “the girls were beautiful, the orchestra was beautiful, Boz was beautiful... even Les Dudek was beautiful!” [Laughs] T&T MAG: Well, now we’re all going to go look that up! Hear that? That’s the sound of my imagination running wild! So, you went with Boz at the start. How many albums did you put out? LD: I did 5 albums with Columbia Records. Four were solo albums and one was a band album I did with two guys that had been playing with Dave Mason, Mike Finnigan and Jim Krueger. Krueger is the guy who wrote “We Just Disagree” for Mason. We did an album called “DFK”, Dudek, Finnigan and Krueger, about 1979, came out in 80. Then I did an album with Cher called “Black Rose”. Then we did a movie together called “Mask”. T&T MAG: And you were in Mask. LD: Yeah, I was one of the bikers, Bone, and I rode a big Peter Fonda bike. T&T MAG: You dated Cher, didn’t you? LD: I lived with Cher. T&T MAG: You lived with Cher. LD: Yeah, for 3 years. [Laughs] T&T MAG: I bet you have a lot of stories! LD: I think I’ve met every Lady Diva there is. From Elizabeth Taylor to Bette Middler. T&T MAG: That’s amazing. So are you still writing now? What do you listen to that’s not yours?

LD: I put out three albums on my label, E-Flat Productions, but it’s not quite the same as doing a major label. There’s “Deeper Shades of Blues”, “Freestyle!”, and the most recent one, “Delta Breeze” (2013). T&T MAG: Do you find yourself attracted to the same style? LD: I’m always going to lean towards a certain way, but I’ve got two sides of me: the electric and the acoustic. So, it varies. When I’m playing electric, it’s going to be more rock ‘n roll. T&T MAG: If you weren’t a musician, what do you think you would be doing? LD: You know, I’ve thought of that many times. In fact, I tried to just do something else and always got pulled back into it. Right before I left California I was going to become a northern California sheriff. T&T MAG: Really? Sheriff Dudek! LD: Yeah, I had just had it with the music business. But I promised (legendary music promoter) Bill Graham. He made me solemnly swear that I would never quit playing my guitar. And when you promise... that’s like swearing to God. He’d come back from the afterlife to haunt me. You know, I have a lot of respect for Bill, did a lot of shows for him. He had the Fillmore East, the Fillmore West, Winterland (Ballroom), Day on the Green. He was just a phenomenal promoter, it was a sad day when Bill Graham died. He was a really big part of music. When the Bill Grahams and the Berry Feys and all the big promoters, when they’re gone and radio is gone and the record companies are gone, it’s just a whole different can of worms now. I came just that close to becoming a northern California sheriff and then I got an offer from John Kay to come play in Steppenwolf, so, let’s see now... which one... T&T MAG: Yeah.... Steppenwolf. LD: Yeah, and John Kay paid more money [Laughs]. T&T MAG: So, you’re still going. LD: Still hacking at it. T&T MAG: You’ve got a lot of shows coming up. And you’ve got one at Derry Down. LD: Yeah. T&T MAG: What do you think of it there? LD: Oh, I think it’s great. I love Anita Strang and what she’s doing, and I just think that place is great. I’ll be there June 11th. Me and Jim Stafford, we’re still here, and with Derry Down, it’s not just a place for the professionals to come and play, it’s a place for the up and coming talent to have a place to try their stuff out and try to do their thing. That’s the whole idea that Graham Parsons had to begin with. So, it’s just a reality coming true again, after 30 years of just sitting there as a warehouse, and we’re really trying to turn it in to a nice listening room for original music. We hope everyone will continue supporting it. T&T MAG: Absolutely. That will always be something that’s needed, and what a wonderful thing to have right here in the heart of Polk, steeped with such important musical history. Thank you so much for taking the time out to speak with us. You’ve done many amazing things and have contributed a lot that has influenced the music lovers of several generations. We thank you for that too. Keep rockin’, Les! For upcoming events and information visit lesdudek.com. Tickets for Les Dudek at Graham Parsons Derry Down on June 11, 2016 are $20 and can be purchased online at mainstreetwh.com or by phoning (863) 295-9422.

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AUBURNDALE Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 102 W. Polk Street (863) 968-0010 Full Liquor! Hpy Hr Beer All Day Mon, Margarita’s 2-4-1, 5p-cl Thu, 2-4-1 Wells & Drafts 9p-cl Bottoms Up Sports Bar 419 E. Bridgers Ave (863) 845-2913 Karaoke, Pool Tables Silver Strike Bowling Beer & Wine Find Us On Facebook Brew Hounds Sports Lounge 318 Havendale Blvd. (863) 967-2739 Mon, $3 Wells/$10 Malibu Bckts Wed, Ladies Night/$3 wells 8p Thu, Hospitality Night/$3 wells Sat & Sun, Beer Bckt Specials

Presented By Brew Hounds Sports Lounge The Wheelhouse Bar 42637 US Hwy 27 (863) 353-6880

Liquor Up 600 Ingraham Ave (863) 422-8585 Wed-Sat, Karaoke

The Wheelhouse @19th Hole 102 Polo Park East (863) 424-4560 $1 Shock Top Drafts $2 Bud Select/Spring Fling Drafts $2 Camarena Tequila Tue, 2-4-1 Titos Vodka 4-9p

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

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The New Grove Lounge (1/4 m north of Dundee Rd) 28390 US Hwy 27 (863) 439-1537 Happy Hour Daily til 7p Wed, Karaoke 8p Thu, Jam Session w/Ransom Band Fri, Sat & Sun Live Music Sun & Tue $1 Tacos

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

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Barry’s One 740 N. Wabash Ave (863) 683-5283

The Crew’s Corner 733 W. Bridgers Ave (863) 965-7700 Happy Hr Daily 4-7p, 75¢ draft/ Sun $2.25 Dom Mon,Thu-Sun, Pool Leag Sat, Karaoke 9p

P & J Recreation 33 South Scenic Hwy (863) 635-9825 Home of Famous Slaw Burger! Tue, Music w/Cory 2-3p/$1 drafts Wed, Dart Tourn 8:30p Thu, Music w/Cory & Curt 8p Fri, Corn Hole Tourn 8pm/DJ

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 Wed, Kids Eat Free 4-8p Thu, Trivia Night 8p

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Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 120 East Van Fleet Drive (863) 534-3111 Full Liquor Sports Bar!

Pit Stop Package & Lounge 800 Charleston Ave (863) 285-8732 Live Music

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

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Beef ‘O’ Brady’s South 4810 S FL Ave (863) 646-7757 Full Liquor Sports Bar! 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday! 40+ HD TVs w/sports pkgs Sun & Tue, Kids Eat Free 4-8p

The Wine Stable 150 S. Broadway (863) 533-9463 50+ Beer Selections 40+ Wine Selections

Amos Tavern 200 US Highway 17 92 N (863) 422-1459

DAVENPORT Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 45653 US Hwy 27 (863) 420-3350 Full Liquor Great Wings, Sandwiches, Burgers, Wraps The Lucky Leprechaun Irish Saloon 43356 Hwy 27 (863) 420-0100 Full Liquor

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Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 902 Polk City Rd (863) 419-4848 Full Liquor Sports Bar! Big Screen TVs The British Stage Door 9150 Us Highway 192 (863) 424-8056 Wed-Sun, Karaoke Jackie’s Art Cafe’ 621 Ingraham Ave. (863) 421-0777 Weekly Music

The Boondocks 8518 Hwy 98 North (863) 858-3355 Tue & Thu, Ladies Night Fri & Sat, Live DJ PBR specials everyday! Boots n Buckles Saloon 4951 Hwy 98 North (863) 815-BOOT Tue, Pool Hall 2-4-1 Games 6p Tues, Karaoke 9p-12a Wed, 5¢ Beer 9p-12a, 21+ no cover Thu, Ladies 21+ Drink Free 9p-12a Champino’s Rest & Pizzeria, Sandpiper Plaza 6617 N. Socrum Loop Rd (863) 937-8866 Happy Hr 3-7p

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Johnny G’s 5153 US Hwy 98N (863) 858-3366 Hpy Hr Mon-Fri 4-6p Wed, Nickel Drafts 8p Thu, Bike Night Fri, Ladies Night 7p

Full Liquor Bar Game Day Specials/ Direct TV Sat, Live Music/ Sun, Brunch Champs Sports Bar & Grill 6645 S Florida Ave (863) 647-5900 Happy Hr 3-7p Daily Specials Fri & Sat, 2-4-1after 7p Sun, $2 16oz Drafts Decisions Grill & Bar 1621 E. Edgewood Dr Ste G (863) 686-6441 The End Zone 6206 Hwy 98 N (863) 858-7226 2-4-1 Draft Beer/Hs Wines Sun, Bike Nite w/DJ Even Par Sports Bar Oak Plaza North 5100 US Hwy 98 N, Ste 13 (863) 816-7995 Fresco’s Bistro & Wine Bar 132 S. Kentucky Ave (863) 683-5267 Happy Hr 5-7 Monthly Beer/Wine Pairings Great Bistro Fare/Late Nite Menu 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 Mon, 2-4-1(no Martini’s/ Btl Beer) Tue, $2 Draft Beer, $3 Wells Wed, $4 Martini Madness Thu, Ladies Drink Free 9p-12a Fri/Sat, Belly Dancers 9:30p/10:30p Isle of Capri Bar 541 S Combee Rd (863) 665-6246 Open Mon-Sat 8a & Sun 12p Beer & Wine; Food Available

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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 Lucky’s Sports, Oyster & Tiki Bar (Orange Bowl Lanes) 4318 US Hwy 98 N (863) 858-3878 Mon, Poker 7p Wed, Poker 11a 1st Thu, Karaoke Contest 1st/3rd Sat, Live Bands Martini’s Lounge 3239 S. Florida Ave (863) 644-8993 Fri & Sat, DJ Pool Tables, Darts, Big Screens Mojo’s Wings, Burgers & Beer 1853 E. Memorial Blvd (863) 583-9119 Hpy Hr 2-7p Tue, Karaoke Wed, Biker’s Night Fri, Ladies/Latin Night Sun, 50 cent Wings Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub 111 S. Kentucky Ave (863) 686-6231 Darts, Pool Tables Live Music, Fri Southside Package & Lounge 1122 S. Florida Ave (863) 683-4703 Happy Hr 10-7p & 12-2a; $1.75 Drafts & $2.75 Wells Full Liquor T A Slammers 1011 S. Florida Ave (863) 682-4178 Live Music Tue, Pool Tourn 7p T-Bows 33 Lounge & Package 4106 Lakeland Hills Blvd (863) 683-1201 Happy Hr Daily 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 & Thur, APA 8 & 9-Ball Leag. Thu, Ladies Nite w/free pool Winner’s Circle 4215 South Florida Ave. (863) 644-9464 Sun, Cornhole Tues, Poker Wed, Ladies Night 1st Thu, Open Mic, 7-10p

XYZ Lounge East Gate 2190 US 92 E (863) 666-3859 XYZ Lounge 3050 Hwy 98 S./Bartow Hwy (863) 665-2310 Ybor Cigars & Spirits 5263 S. Florida Ave (863) 619-6799 Happy Hr 4-7p Darts/Pool Table/Flat Screen TVs Tue-Sat, Live Music

LAKE WALES All Star Grill 2019 Hwy. 60 E (863) 679-9689 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 19598 US Hwy 27 (863) 679-1975 Full Liquor Sports Bar! Big Screen TVs Brock’s Smokehouse & Acropoli Italian (at the Eagle Ridge Mall) 19598 US Hwy 27 (863) 679-1975 Tue-Sat, Live Music 6p Cherry Pocket Steak & Seafood Shak 3100 Canal Rd (863) 439-2031 Seafood, Full Liquor Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 11-4p Thu, Fri & Sat, Live 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 ½ price 7-11p Lunch Specials Darts, Pool Table

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SNAPSHOTZ JayBees Restaurant & 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 Tue, Free Pool 5p/Poker Night 6p Thu, Ladies Night/Poker 6p Fri & Sat, Karaoke w/Paula 9p-1a Sat, Poker 1p/Food Specials 5-8p Sun, Pool Tourn & Karaoke @ 4p Liar’s Lair Saloon Camp Mack River Resort 14143 Camp Mack Rd (863) 696-3863 Fri, Karaoke 8p Live Music R & L Pub 126 N 1st St (863) 676-7797

Caribbean Bay 1004 S. Lake Howard Dr (863) 294-6778 Fri-Sun, Karaoke 9p

El Norteno

54 4th St, NW

(863) 298-0993

Hpy Hr 4-7p Daily, w/$1 Tacos &

2-4-1Drinks

Daily Lunch Specials Fire Restaurant

Jessie’s Lounge 118 3rd Street SW (863) 298-9815

Hpy Hr Mon-Fri, 4-7p Mon, Free Pool

Wed, Ping Pong Tourn

Thu, Ladies Night 1/2 off select Live Music Weekly

Office Pub & Lounge 1243 1st Street S (863) 293-4767

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Mon, Karaoke w/Ching Ching Tue, Pool Tourn/Poker Sat & Sun, Poker

Darts, Golden Tee Old Man Frank’s

Sat Night, Live Music

(863) 294-9179

(863) 875-5544

1005 S. Lake Howard Dr

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Sun, Live Music/$12 Bckts

Grape Expectations

Happy Hour M-F, 11-7p

535 Cypress Gardens Blvd, St 150

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Smoke-Free

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

Harborside Restaurant

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

Live Music

325 W. Central Ave

Y’all Come Back Saloon 3230 State Rd 60 E (863) 676-5759

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

(863) 318-8800 Wine Bar

2435 7th St SW

(863) 293-7070

Daily, Hpy Hr 4-7p

Sunday, Early Bird 3-5p

Mon-Thu, Early Bird 4-6p Waterfront Dining in Lk Shipp Sun, Live Music High Seas Lounge 7000 State Rd 544 (863) 299-2233

Apple Lounge 2803 Recker Hwy (863) 291-0340 Happy Hr, Mon-Fri 11-7p Food Available; Daily Specials Mon, Pool Tourn Wed & Sun, Poker/Thu, Karaoke

Great Food/Drink Specials

Ave. Bar by Arabellas 328 West Central Ave (863) 229-8142 Open Tue-Sat, 4p Smoke-Free Full Menu/Full Bar

Dinner

Live Music Idle Zone (At Lake May) 615 7 Street SW th

(863) 875-7949 NFL & NASCAR Specials Great Food; Lunch &

Jensen’s Corner Bar 100 3rd Street SW Smoke-Free

Outdoor Patio

Wed, $1 Tacos

Jun 25 & Aug 6, Boat Regatta Past Time Lounge 1605 1st St S

(863) 293-0027

Tue, Ladies Night Darts/Pool Table Wed, Poker 7p

The Pour House Lounge 1560 Havendale Blvd NW (863) 299-5515

Sat, Live Bands Somewhere Sports Bar & Grill

5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 324-7524

Mon-Sat, Hpy Hr 3-6p w/Daily Beer Specials/NFL & College Pkgs

Lunch Specials Mon-Fri Tanners Lakeside Restaur & Bar

1006 South Lake Howard Drive (863) 662-5948

Wed-Fri, Bar Open 4p/Kitchen 5p Sat & Sun Open @ 11:30a Happy Hr Wed-Fri 4-6p

Sun, Party on Tiki Deck July 3rd Party T L’s Old Place

2390 Ave G NW (863) 299-7924

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FEELIN’ SAUCY . . .

Palace Pizza O

pen in Downtown Lakeland since 1997 – a Lakeland tradition for almost 20 years. Owned and operated by the Schiano family; Sal Sr. and Patricia Schiano originated from Naples, Italy. They made their way to Philadelphia area, where, in 1974 they started in the restaurant industry. Now, together with their sons; Johnny and Sal Jr., they continue to successful run the family business today in Polk County. Palace Pizza is known for their many different specialty pizzas offered on a daily basis. Pies are offered by the slice or by the whole pie. The Schianos are always coming up with new pizza options to keep their loyal customers returning for more. New must try specialty pasta dishes include the lobster ravioli in a vodka sauce and the spaghetti with a white clam sauce. Most Popular Pizza: Tomato, Basil & Garlic Pizza and the Rustica; a white pizza with pepperoni, sausage, meatball, ham, bacon with mozzarella, Parmigiano and ricotta cheeses. Most Popular “To Go” Pizza: Pepperoni Most Popular Dish (besides pizza): Chicken Caesar Salad is most popular for lunch; fresh marinated chicken that’s grilled each morning. Chicken Parmigiana with Spaghetti.

Palace Pizza menu consists of classic pasta dishes, gourmet pizzas (red or white sauce), Neapolitan, Sicilian, calzone, Stromboli, Italian sandwiches, appetizers, flatbreads, salads, desserts and beer and wine also available. _____________________________________________ 114 S. Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801 (863) 688-0045 palacepizzadowntown.com Hours: Mon-Thurs 11 am to 9 pm, Fri & Sat 11 am to 9:30 pm, Closed Sunday

PIZZA

PICTURED: Tomato, Basil, Ricotta, Kalamata Olives topped with a Balsamic Glaze. Spaghetti with a White Clam Sauce. Classic Bruschetta; tomatoes, garlic, herbs with basil and mozzarella.

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FEELIN’ SAUCY . . .

Bistro Pizza O

pen in Downtown Winter Haven for 6 years. Enjoy brick oven pizza made with fresh ingredients and handtossed. Biagio “Benny” Diamore is the pizza master that creates pies that please the palette along with traditional pasta dishes and calzones. “Benny”, originally from Naples, Italy, has been in the restaurant industry for 47 years. Bistro Pizza is the casual dining experience owned by Chef Franco Basalone and Bryan Rich. A perfect sideby-side counter-part to their more elegant Arabellas Ristorante also a staple in downtown Winter Haven. Most Popular Pizza: Classic Margherita Pizza (fresh tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella and basil) or the Caprese Pizza (when a balsamic glaze is drizzled across the top of the Margherita) Most Popular “To Go” Pizza: Pepperoni Most Popular Dish (besides pizza): Manicotti with Vodka Sauce and the Ravioli with Meatballs Bistro Pizza menu consists of baked pasta dishes, specialty pizzas (red or white sauce) or create your own, baked calzone, Stromboli, oven baked subs, salads, appetizers and a full bar. ________________________________________________ 326 W Central Ave, Winter Haven, FL 33880 (863) 875-4894 www.arabellas.us/bistro-pizza Hours: Mon-Thurs (L) 11-2:45 pm, (D) 4-9 pm, Friday (L) 11-2:45 pm, (D) 4-10 pm, Saturday (D) 5-10 pm

PICTURED: Classic Margherita Pizza; fresh tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella and basil Manicotti with Vodka Sauce.

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BRIAN’S BRAIN

By Brian Bruchey

Anniversary Is Work My eighteenth wedding anniversary is coming up soon. I’m not saying this to elicit anniversary gifts… however, if you have some lake-front property you just want to give away to someone, I’m here for you. About a month away, and I shall be celebrating, not so much that my wife and I have accomplished so much, been through so much, and enjoy each other’s company so much. Celebrating eighteen years of wedded bliss? Not so much. I shall mark the anniversary of the day that I locked the woman into a marital contract. It’s sort of like when we went to Mexico on our honeymoon, and saw a pretty cool marble chess set for sale in the marketplace, and I managed to negotiate a selling price of five dollars off, and the merchant went for it. I look back on that and snicker, thinking, “Can’t believe the dude actually sold it to me for that price”. Yes, that’s how I feel about my anniversary. “Can’t believe this babe actually agreed to marry me”. Eighteen years later, and she and I are still together. I have no idea where the chess set is. Eighteen years together, and we still have never argued. Sure, we might get a little upset with each other, be a little grumpy, or whatever, but we’ve never argued. That’s mostly because my wife knows that it’s best to ignore me when I get upset. And I know that my wife can’t stay mad at me very long, because, c’mon, just take a look at me. You’d think that after being together for eighteen years, I would be a little wiser about her ways, but no. We don’t watch much tv in our house, but every once in a while, she’ll sit down and watch some HGTV. To me, this is known as CONDITION YELLOW. HGTV, and other channels that feature home improvement shows are dangerous for me. She starts getting these crazy ideas, like “Hey, we might be able to do this in our house”. The next step is when she pours herself a glass of wine, or two. Or

three. Then it’s suddenly, “Oh hell yeah, we can absolutely do this in our house. This weekend!” This is CONDITION RED. She’s got the ideas, and now the gumption. Never mind that the people on tv have a crew of many, and a budget of thousands. This past weekend though, she did something that had never happened. We went from CONDITION GREEN to CONDITION RED without warning. Out of the blue, she mentioned that she wanted a new kitchen sink. She had said this before, but I managed to evade purchase. Saturday was different. I humored her, we went to Lowe’s. I thought I had this under control. But somehow, not only was she in the mood for a new sink, but somehow, she had the desire for a new foyer light, and a new dining room light. This was overload to my brain. I managed to convince her that our sink was fine, we only needed a new faucet. And we bought one. But we also purchased two new light fixtures, and of course, five new LED bulbs for those light fixtures. After eighteen years, my wife had developed a new tactic. It was a sneak attack. I never saw it coming. No tv shows, no wine. It just happened, and it happened fast. Then she hit me with not one, not two, but three projects. I was overwhelmed. Savvy. I fear this was a warmup to our anniversary weekend. Help me. Brian “I lost my weekend” Bruchey bruchey@gmail.com QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS bruchey@gmail.com

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Mellow Mushroom T

he “new kid on the block”, Mellow Mushroom opened its doors in Lakeland in March to rave reviews. It’s funky eclectic style makes for a fun dining experience. General manager, David Rogers has been in the hospitality industry for 20 years and was excited for the opportunity to work with this new Lakeland concept. Each Mellow Mushroom is themed differently. Owner, John Leonard loves space movies so that spilled over into his restaurant with hints of Star Trek, Star Wars and Transformers. We heard rumor that Mr. Leonard may even consider bringing another Mellow Mushroom to the Winter Haven area as well. Mellow Mushroom started in Atlanta, Georgia in 1974 and has grown to over 200 locations. It now has almost a cultlike following with its super-cool relaxed atmosphere. However, their pies are no joke. Known for their gourmet pizzas, yummy appetizers, hoagies and calzones. This is a must try place with something for everyone.. Lunch specials and happy hour specials coming soon. Most Popular Pizza: House Pizza & the Holy Shiitake Pie Most Popular “To Go” Pizza: Simpler Style Pizzas Most Popular Dish (besides pizza): Spinach Artichoke Dip. Steak & Cheese or the Chicken & Cheese Hoagie. _______________________________________________ 3555 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL 33803 (863) 825-6000 www.mellowmushroom.com Hours: Sun to Thurs, 11 am to 10 pm Fri & Sat, 11 am to 11 pm

PIZZA

PICTURED: Holy Shiitake Pie; olive oil and garlic base, shiitake button and Portobello mushrooms, caramelized onions, mozzarella and Mont Amore’ cheeses. Drizzled with the garlic aioli and black truffle oil. Garnished with fresh chives & shaved Parmesan. House-made Spinach Artichoke Dip.

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BRAINEXCERCISE Sudoku Puzzle STRANGE BUT TRUE BY SAMANTHA WEAVER • It was 19th-century Dutch post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh -- one of the most popular artists of all time -- who made the following sage observation: “Conscience is a man’s compass, and though the needle sometimes deviates, though one often perceives irregularities when directing one’s course by it, one must still try to follow its direction.” • Those who study such things say that penguins are so well insulated that, in general, they have a harder time staying cool than they do staying warm. • You’ve probably never wondered how to categorize the dill pickle, but some people have. Is it a fruit? Hard to say. The cucumber is, technically, a fruit -- part of the gourd family -- so it would seem that a pickle is, too. • You’ve almost certainly heard of the Rock of Gibraltar -- as a metaphor for strength and solidity, if for no other reason. This famed monolith of limestone on the European side of the Strait of Gibraltar, that narrow connection between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, makes up only half of the Pillars of Hercules. On the African side of the strait is Jabal Musa, and this southern half of the Pillars is twice as tall as its more famous partner to the north.

TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez

1. MUSIC: What group had a hit song with “Love Shack”? 2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Where was the eastern terminus of the Santa Fe Trail? 3. GEOGRAPHY: What is the name of the area in the Pacific that means “many islands”? 4. MEASUREMENTS: How long does it take light from the Sun to reach the Earth? 5. GAMES: What is the highest score possible in the game of darts? 6. ASTRONOMY: What two planets in our solar system rotate clockwise? 7. MONEY: What is the currency of Switzerland? 8. HISTORY: Where were the first Strategic Arms Limitations Talks held in 1969? 9. INVENTIONS: What 1947 invention led to the development of small portable radios? 10. MOVIES: What film musical included the tune “They Call the Wind Maria”? 1. The B-52s, 1989 2. Independence, Missouri 3. Polynesia 4. 8 minutes, 20 seconds 5. 180 6. Venus and Uranus 7. Swiss franc 8. Helsinki, Finland 9. The transistor 10. “Paint Your Wagon”

• Many people don’t realize that the popular name Renee means “reborn.”

ANSWERS

• The state of Delaware was named for Delaware Bay, which in turn was named for the first English governor of the colony of Virginia. His name was Thomas West, but his title was Baron De la Warr. Ultimately, his title is derived from the Old French term “de la werre,” which means “of the war.”

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POLK COUNTY’S

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

AUBURNDALE

THE NEW GROVE LOUNGE

SWEET MAGNOLIAS TEA & BISTRO Relax, Sip, Enjoy! It’s our house special TEA! Gourmet teas & coffees. Fine meals & excellent desserts including our delicious, hearty lunches prepared fresh everyday! Private parties welcome! Monday-Saturday 11am-3pm. Gift certificates available. Try one of our tasty sandwiches or wraps. 212 Howard St., Auburndale 863-965-1684 www.mysweetmagnolias.com

DUNDEE MELONIE’S CAFE The original uptown Dundee Cafe. All entrees prepared daily. Unique stir-fry, breakfast, signature salads, sandwiches, handmade burgers, nostalgic shakes & desserts. Follow us on Facebook for Daily Specials and Discounts Must-try; Friday Night Fish Fry 5-8 pm with Live Music 209 East Main Street, Dundee 863-439-5416

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HAINES CITY

LAKELAND

Peanuts, Fries, Handmade 12” or 16” Pizza.

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. Blackened Dry Rub Wings 902 Old Polk City Rd. 863-419-4848 www.beefobradys.com

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S NORTH LAKELAND

Carry out available. Smoking establishment. Check us out on Facebook. Must Try Our Handmade Pizza 28390 Hwy 27 (863) 439-1537

Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, BLT’s, Jalapeno Poppers, Mozzarella Stix, Wings, Boiled

WILDFIRE BBQ GRILL & BAR Our passion for BBQ run’s deep!! All starts with personally picking the right meat, hand rubbing it with our own secret blend of spices, letting it rest for at least twenty four hours. We at wildfire do not rush our cooking, our fires run wild but our patience runs deep. We take our sweet time to slow smoke each and every meat, as they all require their own attention and gentle love and care. It is this love and care that goes in every meal we prepare for you, just like we would for our friends and family, slow and with lots of love. Ribs & Special Burgers 28610 Hwy 27,Dundee 33838 • (863)588-2114 www.wildfiregrills.com

JACKIE’S ART CAFE We feature specialty Quiches; In addition to the “regular” menu, we also offer a Plant-Based menu. Everything - including soups & desserts - is home-made. We make big fresh salads daily, buy fresh fish and cook them here, and slow cook and shred pork for our sandwiches. Great Food. Great Music. Great Friends. Live music daily. Open from Monday to Friday, 10 am to 3 pm and Friday evenings from 5-8 pm. Check out our reviews on Google, Yelp, Facebook. Must-Try: Smoked Salmon Quiche and Jackie’s Chicken Salad. 621 Ingraham Ave, Haines City (863) 421-0777 facebook.com/jackiescityhallartcafe Email: jackiesartcafe@gmail.com

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. 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. Try Our Delicious Fajitas and Awesome Burgers! 4810 South Florida Ave (863) 646-7757 www.beefobradys.com

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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. Live music every Friday and Saturday from 8pm-11pm. 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 15 years! Live Blues Guitarist Eddy Riddle 7-10, 2 for 1 house wine, Cajun food specials. Facebook specials. 6645 S. Florida Ave. #14 863-647-5900 www.champstogo.com

CHEF T’S GARDEN GRILL Central Florida’s most beautiful dining experience. Enjoy exquisite continental and American cuisine in a historic turn-of-the-century atmosphere in the historic Chiles house. Or linger over wine and appetizers on our intimate garden patio. “I Love Food And The Art Of Dining”- Chef T 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

through Saturday 11am to 7pm and closed Sundays. Famous Fish Sandwich 715 E Palmetto St, Lakeland (863) 688-4280

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. 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. 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 amd famous burgers. Come in and check our daily lunch and dinner specials. Weekend specials. prime rib, frog legs, fried shrimp anc catfish. Homemade Pies 8675 Hwy 60 East, Lake Wales 863-696-1901, Find us on Facebook

WINTER HAVEN

MISTER FISH

326 BISTRO PIZZERIA

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

Bistro Pizzeria shares the art of perfectly rendered simplicity. Wood burning oven, pizza by the slice, made to order speciality pizzas. Lunch & dinner menu. Warm & casual dining atmosphere.

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. 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 ambience makes us the premier choice for your lunch or dinner destination. Bananas Foster prepared table side. 346 W. Central Ave. Winter Haven 863-293-1797 • www.arabellas.us

HARBORSIDE Seafood, Steak, Oysters. Scenic waterfront dining on Lake Shipp. Early bird: Sunday 3-5 pm and Monday-Thursday 4-6 pm. Enjoy happy hour 3-7 pm everyday. Special Super Grouper Menu on Thursday. Private dining room available. Enjoy the outdoor patio. Open 11:30 am daily. 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. 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. Hot and Fresh Wings 615 7th St., Winter Haven 863-875-7949

LA FLOR DE ESPANA BAKERY & RESTAURANT Authentic Cuban, Puerto Rican and Spanish cuisine. Fresh baked breads, pastries and desserts. $3.99 breakfast specials. Cold beer and wine. Warm, friendly atmosphere. Free WiFi. Large groups welcomed. Catering available. Open from Monday-Thursday from 7 am to 7 pm. Friday & Saturday 7 am to 9pm. Cuban Sandwich, Pastries, Breakfast. 200 Post Ave SW, Winter Haven 863-299-1122 or 863-299-2626

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. Jumbo Wings & Pizza 5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 324-7524

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FEELIN’ SAUCY . . .

MJ’s Pizza & Wings O

pen for business November of 2014, this family owned and operated restaurant is already ready to expand. Being well received by the South Lakeland community, MJ’s Pizza & Wings will be opening their second location in Winter Haven by late summer on Cypress Gardens Road. The family came from Albany, New York bringing their New York style pizza along with 8 years of experience in the industry. MJ’s Pizza & Wings makes their dough and sauce fresh daily. They will go through about 50 pounds of flour a day. Check out their daily lunch special: 2 slices of cheese pizza and a fountain drink for only $5 or a single slice of cheese pizza for $2. Delivery also available within four miles. Most Popular Pizza: Chicken, Bacon & Ranch Pizza Most Popular “To Go” Pizza: Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza Most Popular Dish (besides pizza): Chicken Wings MJ’s Pizza & Wings menu consists of classic, Sicilian deep dish and gourmet pizza; calzones, chicken wings, wraps, sandwiches and pasta. New! Also serving some Mediterranean classics: beef or chicken gyros, falafel, hummus and more. Check them out on Facebook for specials along with updates on the new Winter Haven location. ________________________________________________ 1747 East Edgewood Drive, Lakeland, FL 33803 (863) 816-6950 mjsnewyorkpizza.com Hours: 7 days a week 11 am to 10 pm

PIZZA

PICTURED: Chicken, Bacon and Ranch Pizza; Fried Chicken Tenders, Crispy Bacon, Mozzarella Cheese, topped with a Ranch Sauce. Chicken Wings.

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POP OFF at

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Culture

By Double T

In NC, I Need an ID to Do What?

By ANASTASIA ZIVIC

OLD MAN FRANKS 1005 S Lake Howard Dr, Winter Haven, FL 33880 (863) 294-9179

T&T MAG: How long have you been a bartender? Almost 5 years. KRISTIN: How long have you been at your current bar? Since February 2016. T&T MAG: What got you in to tending bar? KRISTIN: My best Friend Danni and I both started at Bar Red in Winter Haven together. T&T MAG: What is your favorite thing about your job? KRISTIN: My favorite thing about bartending was, and still is, learning new recipes, and learning different brands and spirits I never would have chose on my own. T&T MAG: What is the craziest thing you experience as a bartender? KRISTIN: Life as a bartender can have plenty of crazy moments - sometimes funny like a bar Halloween costume party. Sometimes dangerous. Its definitely a job that keeps you on your toes and takes experience to watch everything around you. T&T MAG: Your favorite drink to drink? KRISTIN: I have lots of favorites, but different styles of Mojitos are one. T&T MAG: What is one thing the average person does not know about you? KRISTIN: One thing people don’t know about me is I’m a nerd. I love things like reading, or putting puzzles together. My Pandora has artists like Chopin, Nina Simone, and Bush. I have an older taste for things. T&T MAG: Name something on your bucket list? KRISTIN: One thing on my bucket list is to write my own book. Even if i don’t publish it at least I did it.

T&T MAG: What do you do in your spare time? KRISTIN: In my spare time I spend time with my boyfriend Sean and our kids - they’re 5-, 7- and 8-years old. I’m happiest when we are all together doing things like fishing, painting or having bonfires. T&T MAG: Do you have any hobbies? KRISTIN: My hobbies include watching movies, painting, cooking and getting outside when its not 100 degrees! T&T MAG: Who are you inspired by? KRISTIN: I’m inspired by many things around me - family, friends, my kids, a good song, a quote. T&T MAG: Pick one – animal videos, karaoke, skydiving? KRISTIN: Animal videos all day. Who doesn’t like watching a hamster do back flips? T&T MAG: If you could pour a drink for anyone in the world, who would it be and why? KRISTIN: If I could pour a drink for anyone in the world it would be Robert Downey, Jr. I love his witty smug attitude towards everyone else’s ignorance. T&T MAG: Why should people come to your bar and have a drink? KRISTIN: People should come to Old Man’s because its that perfect hidden gem on the water. If you’re in the mood for a sunset, good music and yummy oysters kinda day, but don’t want to drive too far, its local - where everybody knows your name. T&T MAG: In closing, you’d like to say? KRISTIN: “Alcoholic friends are as easy to make as sea monkeys” -Anonymous

In North Carolina, they are debating over a law that will force people to use the bathroom of their biological birth gender. I know I may be misunderstood here, but this is not a political issue. Nope. It’s a crazy issue on many levels the least of which has to do with gender. We all know Big Brother has been watching us a long time, but if they are watching which bathroom we use they’ve gone too far. Also, every female I know is in serious trouble for violating the gender code of bathrooms. Every honest female will tell you if the women’s room is occupied and no one is looking we will use the men’s. It’s the truth. You know it ladies! I was on a road trip not long ago and someone’s child had locked themselves in the women’s bathroom. I went in the men’s room at the gas station. It is built exactly like the women’s room. The other woman did not turn me in and we laughed about it. She had done it too. Thank God we were not in North Carolina. They are a little more laid back in Savannah. Think about this long and hard before you let someone pass a public law on something as personal as this. Airlines don’t have male/female bathrooms. Many places of business only have one bathroom. There are foreign countries that have holes in the ground. So, if we are to remain the greatest country in the world, then let’s continue in that live free or die mentality. More laws make more problems

and just make attorneys happy. I could not keep a straight face if I was a judge listening to someone plead their case for being arrested for using an unlawful bathroom. I just couldn’t. It would crack me up. How would you plead? What defense could you use? How would you keep from laughing? If we tie up the courts with something as ridiculous as youcan’t-use-this-bathroom-law then the docket dates could be as long as….well as long as the line to the women’s bathroom at a sporting event. Not too long ago, I took a class at USF. They had a Gender-Neutral Bathroom. I was curious. I went in. It was everything it promised to be; neutral. It was the Switzerland of the bathroom law. This was long before the North Carolina debate occurred. Many college campuses have GenderNeutral bathrooms now. They are private. We need more of those bathrooms and less of these nutty people who want to tell us where to go when we have to go. JUNE 2016

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winning sauces, salsas, barbecue rubs, cheese snacks, pickles, olives, jams and jellies. Products will range from spicy sweet to XXX hot. Located in the Exhibit Hall at the Lakeland Center. Sat, 10-6 pm and Sun, 11-5 pm. Cost - $15, 12 and under free.

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Arts, Crafts & Festivals Dixie Twilight Farmer’s Market – Wednesdays. Vendors include: organic produce, eggs, soaps, jewelry and more. Located under the breezeway of the Dixieland Village, 1035 S. Florida Ave, Lakeland. Every Wed night from 5-8 pm. “Rebels with a Cause” Art Exhibit – Jun1 to Jul 3. Outstanding selections of painting, drawings and sculptures from The Huntsville Museum of Art’s recently acquired Sellars Collection of Art by American Women at Lakeland’s Polk Museum of Art. This landmark holding celebrates the achievements of more than 250 talented female artists active between the mid-19th and mid-20th centuries. Many rebelled against the convention of their day by exhibiting alongside their male counterparts, receiving awards, and pioneering the way for those who would follow. Located at Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St, Lakeland 33801. www.polkmuseumofart.org for more info. Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market – Jun 4, 11, 18, 25 & Jul 2. 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. (closed for the month of August) Haines City Marketplace – Jun 8, 15, 22, 29. Visiting the Haines City Farmers

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Market is just the thing to do on a Wednesday! You can’t beat the fresh taste of produce these growers and produce resellers have to offer. Open year-round, the Haines City Farmers Market will always provide you with the freshest produce in Central Florida. Located in Haines City’s Railroad Park, located across the street from our Public Library and City Hall. Wed, 8am-2 pm. Main Street Bartow Farmers Market – Jun 8, 15, 22, 29. 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. The park is also a beautiful spot for a leisurely lunch, and food vendors offer Italian sausage, Philly cheese steaks, hamburgers, Caribbean specialties, and other items. Located at Fort Blount Park, corner of Main Street and Broadway Avenue, in downtown Bartow. Wed, 10am-2 pm. Thursday Squared Food Truck Rally – Jun 9. Presented by Downtown Lakeland Partnership. 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. Davenport Farmers Market – Jun 9, 16, 23, 30. Featuring a variety of vendors offering local produce, handmade crafts and more. Located at the Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center, off Hwy 27, Davenport. Thurs, 9 am-3 pm. Downtown Bartow Antique Fair – Jun 11. Held the 2nd Saturday of each month, antique vendors set up along the sidewalks in downtown Bartow. No charge for public; $20 for vendors. Located E Main Street, Bartow. Sat, 8-2 pm. Fly Into Summer at Aerospace Discovery – Jun 11. This family friendly event includes free admission to Aerospace Discovery at the Florida Air Museum, the Official Aviation Museum of the state of Florida. Participants will also enjoy STEM- (science, technology, engineering and math) based arts and crafts, a bounce house, a scavenger hunt for FREE Galati Joes, and can enter a contest to win a drone! Movies will be shown at 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Refreshments will be available for

purchase. Located at the Florida Air Museum, 4175 Medulla Rd, Lakeland. Sat, 10 am-4 pm. Boat-In Movie Night – Jun11. Presented by Chain Life. For the 1st time on Lake May enjoy an evening hosted by Dr. Paul Bearer II watching a movie from lake or by land!! “MAY” we suggest you start with dinner and drinks at Tanners Lakeside, Idle Zone or Caribbean Bay and then stay or head over closer to the screen, in your boat, to enjoy the “spectacle” that is a 40x40 ft screen. Check out Facebook for details. Main Street Winter Haven Treasure Hunt – Jun 11. Join us for a free treasure hunt. Grab a map at the fountain in Central Park and get started on your adventure! Downtown businesses will hide a LEGO mini-figure. Once you have spotted the figure, the shop will mark your map. Once you have marked all of your stops head back to the fountain for refreshments. All completed maps will be entered inot a drawing for a prize; grand prize is 4 LEGOLAND Tickets. Located in Downtown Winter Haven. Sat, 11a-2 pm. You must reserve a map! Call (863) 2959422 or mainstreetwh.com. Discovery Days Summer Camp for Kids – Jun 11 to Jul 1. Discovery Days is a series of stimulating day camps for children ages 6-8 and 9-12 filled with discovery, exploration and imagination to keep young minds actively engaged and learning through the summer months. Informal, week-long sessions for each age group feature activities to help children discover the world of Bok Tower Gardens through art, science, cooking, gardening and sensory explorations. In the summer of 2016, we will offer four weeklong camps including a cookingthemed camp in our new outdoor kitchen. All sessions include engaging instruction by master teachers, healthy meals, and plenty of mental exercise. Children don’t even know they’re learning—they are simply making friends and having fun while exploring the Gardens. 9am- 3pm. Located at Bok Tower, 1151 Tower Blvd, Lk Wales.

Lake Wales Farmers Market – Jun 11 & 25. The Lake Wales Farmer’s Market features locally grown produce and more on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. Located Park Ave & Stuart Ave, Lk Wales. Sat, 9-12 pm. 2nd & 4th Saturday Market Downtown Winter Haven – Jun 11 & 25. A free community event, family and pet friendly. Market may offer food trucks, antiques, paint artists, jewelry artists, hand made soaps hand-made local furniture, balloon artists, facial paintings, local crafts, local raw honey, local fresh goods, non-profit organizations with great needs, kettle corn, all natural and fresh ingredients Popsicles, fresh produce and veggies, lots of home-made products from cottage industry, seasonal local grown fruits and vegetables, live music top 40s and Jazz by Nick Herbert, book signing by local authors, and very especially provide to the city residents with a great quality life experience. Bring your chair and enjoy the beautiful live music played by Nick Herbert. Free event. Everyone welcome. Located Central Park Downtown, Virginia Miller Park, Winter Haven. Sat, 9-2 pm. Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team – Jun 11 & Jul 3. Free Water Ski Show. Concessions with snacks, drinks and t-shirts/hats are available. Bring your blanket or lawn chair for seating. Third Saturday on beautiful Lk Silver. Located Martin Luther King Jr Park, 100 Lk Silver Dr, Winter Haven. Sat, 5:15-7 pm. (Jul 3rd show at 7:30 pm) www. cypressgardenswaterskiteam.com Premier Championship Boxing – Jun 12. Premier Boxing Champions is a live boxing television series that features the greatest array of boxing talent in all weight divisions, with fighters representing over 10 countries including the United States and Mexico. From former Olympians to Champions of all nationalities, the series can be seen on various networks in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and many other countries. Located at the Lakeland

Florida Festival of Flavor & Fire – Jun 11 & 12. A gourmet food and craft event featuring hundreds of artisanal producers of hot sauce, salsa, marinades, rubs, dips and other flavorful sauces. Attendees will be able to sample and purchase award-

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Center. Sun, 7 pm. Cost - $75, $50 plus parking. Main Street Bartow Friday Fest– Jun 17. The Friday Fest is a downtown street party 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. Chain Life Flotilla – Jun 18. Live Band, Boats, Floats, Fun in the Sun On Lake Eloise, Chain of Lakes, Winter Haven. Sat, 12:30-4 pm. Free boat inspections from the Coast Guard Auxiliary at the Lake Summit Boat Ramp from 9am-1 pm. Uptown Yard Sale & Flea Market – Jun 18. 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. Located East Main Street, Bartow. Sat, 8am-1 pm. En Plein-Air – Jun 18. Davenport’s Art and Cultural Alliance will host an “Artists in the Park” event. Artists of all backgrounds are encouraged to attend. Bring your paints and join the Art and Culture Alliance at Lake Play Park where you’ll meet other area artists, and share tips and ideas. Visitors are welcome to come and observe. Bring lawn chairs. Located Lake Play Park, 1 S Allapaha Ave, Davenport. Sat, 9am-12 pm. LEGOLAND Night Lights – Jun 18, 19, 25, 26, Jul 2-4. Celebrate summer at LEGOLAND with high-energy dance parties, nique light displays and more plus a spectacular brick-tacular fireworks show in the sky above Lake Eloise. Sat & Sun extended park hours. Destination Aviation Summer Camp – Jun 20 to Jul 1. The Aerospace Center for Excellence on the SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus hosts day and residential camps that include hands-on workshops for kids ages 11-12. Destination Aviation Camps are five days and do not include weekends. Camp 1 for ages 11 & 12 runs Jun 20-24. Camp 2 for ages 11 & 12 runs Jun 27-Jul 1. Day and residential camp fees include all materials. Located Aerospace Center for Excellence, 4175 Medulla Rd, Lakeland. Cost - $300 Damp Camp, $675 Residential Camp. www. sun-n-fun.org CARS Fundraiser – Jun 23. CARS Racing for a Cause event at Gators Dockside in Highland City. Raising money for their non-profit organization Music by Nathan Baldwin Band from 7-9:30 pm. Contact Kim Scheffler , executive director (863) 604-4423 for more info. Man Xpo – Jun 25. Presented by the Ledger Media Group. For all things manly! Family friendly event. NASCAR Simulator, Rock Climbing Wall, Golf Simulator, Lawnmower Races, Eating Contests. Beer, Food, Music. Over 50 vendors on hand to sample, sell and demonstrate their products and services. Located in the George Jenkins Arena at the Lakeland Center. Sat, 9-6 pm. Cost - $5 (10 and under free). www.manxpolakeland.com

Rubber Stamp & Scrapbooking – Jun 25 & 26. The Southeast’s premiere card making, rubber-stamping, scrapbooking and paper crafts show. Classes available each day (fees apply). Located in Sikes Hall at the Lakeland Center. Sat, 9-5 pm and Sun, 10-3 pm. Cost - $10, free parking. www.stampfest.com for more info. STEMtastic Summer Camp – Jun 27 to Jul 1. The Aerospace Center for Excellence on the SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus hosts day and residential camps that include hands-on workshops for kids ages 7-8. STEMtastic Camps are five days and do not include weekends. Camp 1, ages 7 & 8 runs from Jun 27-Jul 1. Located Aerospace Center for Excellence, 4175 Medulla Rd, Lakeland. Cost - $150 Day Camp. www.sun-n-fun.org Miss Florida Pageant – Jun 28 to Jul 2. The Miss Florida Pageant will celebrate its 81st annual pageant in their new home in Lakeland at The Lakeland Center. The Miss Florida Pageant is a preliminary competition to the Miss America Pageant which is the world’s largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women and one of nation’s largest achievement programs. Tues-Thurs, 7:30 pm preliminary pageant. Fri, 4-6 pm teen preliminary pageant. Sat, 4 pm teen pageant and 8 pm pageant. Cost – please check out www.thelakelandcenter.com First Friday “Family Reunion” – Jul 1. An evening of free family friendly entertainment, activities, live music, art receptions, a car show, and, of course, the chance to check out a great, locallyowned restaurant or retail establishment. Monthly themed event. Located Downtown Munn Park/Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. Fri, 6-9 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. “Weird Al” Yankovic The Mandatory World Tour – Jun 9. “Weird Al” is the biggest-selling comedy recording artist in history, earning four Grammys and 15 career nominations. He is best known for his hilariously irreverent parodies of hit songs by the biggest stars in the musical universe over the past three decades, including “Eat It,” “Like A Surgeon,” “Smells Like Nirvana,” “Amish Paradise,” “White & Nerdy” and “Tacky.” The tour follows Yankovic’s Grammywinning Mandatory Fun, which was the first comedy album in over 50 years to hit No. 1 on the Billboard charts and the first comedy album in history to debut at the top spot. Located at the Lakeland Center. Thurs, 8 pm. Cost - VIP Packages $272.50 & $142.50. Tickets; $50, $40, $30 plus parking. www.thelakelandcenter. com for more info.

Classic Albums Live: The Beatles Revolver – Jun 16. Each artist featured on the Classic Albums Live Summer Series III has been listed in the 100 Greatest Albums of All Time and have earned gold+ record status. The series features a wide array of music from over three decades of rock history providing true fans with the ability to experience some of the greatest hits ever – performed live on stage. All performances will feature a special pre-show with Eric Michaels and Mike Lee from the popular Max 98.3 FM morning show. In addition to performing each of these iconic albums, note for note and cut for cut, Classic Albums Live also presents a full set of the artist’s greatest hits during the second half of the show. Classic Albums Live has been a hugely successful and exciting concert attraction ever since it began in 2003. The series has received rave reviews from fans and critics alike and the musicians play tribute to classic rock’s best albums and artists with original music performed live on stage. Located in the Youkey Theatre at the Lakeland Center. Thurs, 8 pm (pre-show at 7:30 pm). Cost – Pit $36, $27 plus parking. www. thelakelandcenter.com Disney’s Aladdin Jr. – Jun 24 to 26. All of your favorite characters from the hit Disney film - Aladdin, Jasmine, Iago, Jafar, the Genie, and more - are here in Disney’s Aladdin JR., a musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides. Located Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S Lk Ave, Lakeland. Fri & Sat, 7:30 pm. Sat & Sun, 2 pm. Cost - $15 Adults, $12 Children 12 & under. Call (863) 603-7529 for more info. www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com 15th Annual Live at the Gardens: Leo Lopez – Jun 25. Leo Lopez was born to be a musician and he continues this birthright with another amazing performance. His humble roots began in the small Caribbean coastal town of Ponce, Puerto Rico, known for being the birthplace of the musical percussion style of Bomba y Plen, and his sound echoes the Afro-Caribbean heritage that he holds close to his heart. Leo provides concertgoers with a musical voyage that transports the soul to the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan and Andalusia. His music is an incredible fusion of Flamenco, Salsa and Guaracha but has the improvisational qualities of jazz. Located in Bok Tower Gardens Visitor Center, Lake Wales. Sat, 7:30 pm. Cost - $22.50. www.boktowergardens.org for more info.

Independence Day Celebrations Lakeland’s Red, White & Kaboom – Jul 3. Presented by T. Mims Corp. and the City of Lakeland. Enjoy live music by Clemons Road and a beautiful fireworks display at dark. Please bring a canned food item per person to benefit VISTE. Located at the Frances Langford Promenade at Lake Mirror in Lakeland. Sun, 6-9 pm.

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Winter Have n’s Rock N’ Freedom Fest – Jul 3. Join the City of Winter Haven for a fun-filled family event on the south lawn of Lake Silver. Event includes live music, children’s activities with inflatables and a water ski show by the Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team at 7:30 pm. A fireworks display will cap off the evening at 9:15 pm. Located at Martin Luther King Jr Park on Lake Silver in Winter Haven. Sun, 6:30-9:30 pm. Haines City’s Thunder on the Ridge – Jul 4. Presented by Miracle Toyota and Haines City. Food, beer, live entertainment and Polk County’s largest fireworks display. Featuring Jill’s Cashbox with special guest Sweet Bea & The Boys. Appearance by the U.S. Socom ParaCommandos. At Lake Eva Park in Haines

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City. Mon, 3-10 pm. facebook.com/ hainescitythunderontheridge for details 4th of July Celebration in Lake Wales – Jul 4. The City of Lake Wales is hosting an Independence Day Celebration on the Shores of Lake Wailes and fireworks will begin at 9:15 p.m. You’re entire family will enjoy games, pony rides, face painting, food, music and much more. Located Lake Wailes Park, N Lakeshore Blvd, Lake Wales. Mon, 2-9:30 pm. 4th of July Celebration in Bartow – Jul 4. The celebration will begin with a patriotic concert from the Bartow Adult Concert Band at the Bartow Civic Center from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Admission is free and seats are first come, first served. Bartow’s annual 4th of July Celebration will be held at Mosaic Park, beginning at 4 p.m. Guests will enjoy live music, food vendors, games, and much more. Fireworks will begin at 9:30 pm. Located Mosaic Park, S Floral Ave, Bartow. Mon,

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An Electrifying, Powerful, Transforming Art Project Guest Writer, Tinia Clark as told to Mary Joye Last month we talked about Tinia Polk Clark and her art. But wait there’s more! Tinia is going to talk about the other artists that have painted the electrical boxes in downtown Winter Haven. What makes Tinia so amazing to me personally is that she gives of her gifts. Her work with Polk Museum of Art and at her own Side Street Studio, as a healing arts facilitator has been such a blessing to our community. She painted one of the book exchange houses that are placed near the fountain in Winter Haven’s Central Park. Bring a book, take a book. It’s free! Tinia’s art is freeform, but always with purpose. The latest project she has helped to put together with other local artists is the electrical transforming power boxes around the park. What you may have never noticed before or just passed off as industrial necessities are now glorified as canvasses. Tinia was kind enough to take the time to tell us about this project. T&T MAG: Tell us about how this unique use of the power supply boxes as art projects was inspired. TINIA: The electrical utility box project

was undertaken by the City of Winter Haven’s Cultural Arts Advisory Committee. The city designated the boxes that we could enhance. The boxes are the city’s property as opposed to Tampa Electric Company (TECO). Emphasis on having permission can’t be overstated! T&T MAG: How were the artists chosen? TINIA: Our Utility Box subcommittee held a call for artists that were interested in participating. The artist’s selected to paint the boxes are an eclectic group with a wide range of vision and talents for their boxes. The stipulations were simple. The boxes require a metal primer, content must be family friendly, and they must be sealed upon completion and no attachments of a sculptural nature. The artist’s vary in age and experience levels. Each brings a unique perspective that demonstrates how art can be incorporated into our community on many levels. The boxes are in some instances located near the Sculptures on display. When the artist is there working on the boxes we have gotten a lot of positive feedback...something relatively simple can make a difference! T&T MAG: Tell us about your location. TINIA: My electrical box located at 3rd and Ave A SW (Close to her studio that is a must

visit place). It was a test piece for durability and materials. Like all of the boxes, it reflects the artist’s personality. Mine abstract and colorful, it was a fun project! T&T MAG: Tell us about the other contributors. TINIA: The artist’s that have already started their pieces (some of which are completed) are: Norma Roth. She is to me the elder statesman of the group and one of the most knowledgeable people I have ever met about Art and Life. Her age is an advantage. She is a sage and one of the best advocates for the arts. She took on two boxes and put floral imagery on them. (Near the fountain in Central Park, South end). Judy Winfree and Kathy Howell painted the bright colored sunset (Judy) and The Bok Tower impressionistic piece (Kathy) in the parking lot across from the Baptist Church, corner of 2nd SW and Central. Steven Storjohann demonstrates his “I can” attitude in the brightly colored hang ten/ Rubic’s cube piece located at the north end of Central Park. He is 27 years old and from Lakeland, he is inspiring in that he is on the Autism spectrum and a great example of how Art is for everyone. It can break down barriers. Steven also paints windows and designs logos. Kim Skinner is currently working on the box located on 1st St. South and Central with her daughter Hannah. She is using geometric shapes and soothing colors. Erica Greear will be working on the box in Virginia Miller Park. Paul Schulz will complete the 3 located in South Park this fall upon completion of the City South Park project. Trent Manning is also committed to paint the box located on 3rd NW next to Central Tavern. T&T MAG: Tell us about the funding. TINIA: This was a 100% Volunteer effort. Each Artist has provided their materials, time and talent to get this project going. We hope the city will identify more boxes to paint. It’s the little things in life that can make a huge difference. Art Matters! Yes, it does Tinia, particularly in Winter Haven. It has long been a bastion and sanctuary for creativity. I also had the pleasure of viewing a work in progress by Sheila Vertoli of Canvas Creations. She hosts art parties. As the sun was setting in a Sunday sky I asked her about her unique painting and she replied, “This project has been fun but mostly for the people I have met. Many have come up to me and watched me work and told me how much they appreciate it. It has been so much fun for me to meet so many people.” Like Tinia said, “Art matters”. It brings people together and in this case, in a very literal collective energy. JUNE 2016

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Working at 97 Country has taught me a lot in the last 17 years, one of the most prevalent lessons is that once someone recognizes you as your “on air persona” while you are out enjoying your free time, you no longer have privacy. Everything you do or say, every smile or frown, any body language is being watched. I would like to believe that most people are good…but let’s face it, some people are jealous, some are haters, some are just evil. I’ve been completely out of our listening area (keep in mind we cover over 32 Florida counties), I was recognized…and BOOM, just like that…my walls went up and my privacy ended. It gets to me sometimes…but in reality…I’m blessed to be able to have more of the “good” in my life than the bad. There’s NO possible way that I can even imagine being someone like Blake Shelton or Miranda Lambert. (maybe I can imagine it, if I had their paychecks! Haha) Go through any grocery check-out lineand you will see some sort of rag magazine with the latest “news” on Miranda and Blake…not to mention all of the gossip columns online. Blake and Miranda shocked us all when it was announced last July that they indeed were divorced. Just one day we all woke up, and there it was…the divorce was final…kudos to them for keeping it under the hat. There has been speculation that SHE cheated, then speculation that HE cheated. The truth is, it’s nobody’s business but theirs…but being caught up in their drama is easier than being caught up in our own. With all that being said, Blake recently released a brand new album entitled “If I’m Honest.” Blake said in a press release, “I’ve never been as proud of an album as a body of work as I am of this one,” calling this album “so important to me and basically autobiographical.” This statement left me curious about his album, so I listened…this is what I heard… BITTNERNESS! RESENTMENT! REVENGE!

BLAKE SHELTON the first punches at his ex-wife. If anyone knows of Miranda Lambert’s personality, I can’t see her taking this on the side of her cheek. I’m sure there WILL be a retaliation album in the works…if not already started. Blake’s first single that was released off the album is entitled “Came Here to Forget.” It actually IS the best song on the album, lyrically and production-wise. Speaking of the production of the album…musically, “If I’m Honest” has a distinctly edgier sound than his previous albums. There are songs that feature Blake’s sarcasm and wit that he’s known for…and actually a gospel song on the album called “Savior’s Shadow.” Blake is in a new relationship with Gwen Stefani, and she actually has a duet on this album with him titled “Go Ahead & Break My Heart.” I will just keep my opinion on this one to myself. I wish the best for Blake AND Miranda. Everybody deserves happiness…everybody deserves privacy. I’m just not sure I would have been so “in your face” to my ex if the roles were reversed. Happy Summer y’all…I hope that I didn’t upset any Blake OR Miranda fans with this…definitely was NOT my intention. I just feel bad for both parties…too bad it didn’t work out. In less controversial news, don’t forget that Brandy Clark has her new album coming out this month…that’s a MUST HAVE!

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