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15 Years! Always Among Friends Brew Hounds Sports Lounge Celebration
by James Coulter
“Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name, and they’re always glad you came.” So goes the theme song to the classic sitcom Cheers. For the past 15 years, one sports bar in Auburndale has been exactly that kind of place for patrons old and new--so much so that their motto is: “Always Among Friends.”
On Saturday, August 17, Brew Hounds Sports Lounge will be raising the roof--and a few glasses--as they host an all-day celebra-
tion of their 15th anniversary. The bar will be open regular hours, but from noon until 11 pm, Brew Hounds will offer a fun-filled day with live music, food trucks, games, raffles, drink specials, and giveaways!
Snoop’s Smash Burgers and Tantrums Lakeside Grill food trucks will be on-site, along with live entertainment provided by Munnville from 2-6 pm and B. Haven from 7-11 pm. Extra parking has been arranged with Barton Storage across the street to assist with overflow. Outside tents for shade will also be onsite.
This day of celebration will also be a day of giving back! Brew Hounds Sports Lounge will also be raising money for the Humane Society of Polk County through several raffles. They will also be accepting donations for the shelter this day as well. Skip Jacobs, co-owner and founder of Brew Hounds Sports Lounge, has been a long-time friend and supporter of the Humane Society and its efforts to help local rescued and surrendered animals find their forever home. For Wish List items needed by the Humane Society: https://www.humanesocietyofpolkcounty.org/donate/wish-list/
Jacobs owes his bar’s success to his customers. Their returning time and again allows his doors to remain open, and they will hopefully allow those doors to remain open for 15 more years and counting.
“The community that binds with our amazing crew at Brew Hounds makes for a fun, safe, and never dull place to come together,” Jacobs said. “I have enjoyed the most are the great people you meet and seeing them smile because they are having a great time.”
Donna Powell remembers the day she first set foot in Brew Hounds. She couldn’t buy a beer. So, Jacobs and his co-owner Luke had a drink with her on the house. She’s been a return customer ever since. To her, the question isn’t, “What’s to love about the bar?” It’s, “What’s not to love?”
“It’s the best, most well-stocked, and the cleanest sports bar in Polk County,” Powell said. “Good drinks and great prices. Awesome owners and [the] best bartenders in town. Runs like a well-oiled machine. I just love Brews. Looking forward to 15 more years.”
Jacobs and his co-owner Luke first opened Brew Hounds 15 years ago. As he explained: “Like many guys at some point in their lives who think it would be cool to open a bar, well, the timing was right to take that leap of faith.”
His patrons are more than simply customers. They’re like an extended family--one that sticks with each other through thick and thin. That much was apparent when the bar re-opened following the COVID-19 pandemic.
“There’s something magical about gathering in a positive environment where competition meets friendship,” he continued. “It’s more than just the game - it’s about building memories and celebrating together.”
Skimming through the reviews on Facebook shows how this sports bar along Havendale Boulevard in Auburndale has remained in business for a decade and a half. Glowing reviews tell of its good beverages and greater company.
“I definitely recommend [it],” one reviewer wrote. “The place looks sketchy, [but] once you go in the door it is very clean, friendly and [there’s] good music playing in the background loud enough so [you] can have a conversation without getting loud.”
Another reviewer calls it “One of the best bars in Florida,” explaining: “Everybody is friendly there and you get to play good pool. The bartenders are nice. Me and my girlfriend Stephanie love it.”
Jacobs expects his bar to keep thriving and expanding. Some extra televisions here and there. Bigger TVs and more of them, being a sports bar it’s important to keep expanding. But through and through he hopes to keep the same friendly atmosphere that drew customers to his bar the same. For the next 15 years and counting, he wants Brew Hounds to be “Always Among Friends.”
Brew Hounds Sports Lounge is located at 318 Havendale Blvd, Auburndale, FL 33823. For more event info, call 863-967-2739, or visit www.facebook.com/brewhounds863 .
CELEBRATION Schedule
Saturday, August 17th • Noon to 11pm
2pm to 6pm
Starting at 12pm
7pm to 11pm
Starting at 4pm
Also enjoy games, raffles, giveaways, drink specials and samplings throughout the day.
Co-owners, Skip Jacobs (left) and Luke Thomas (Right) present the 1st Place trophy to the winner of their 2024 13th annual Chilli Cook off held each February which also raises money for the Humane Society of Polk County.
Watch your favorite sports teams while playing, darts, billiards and video games while relaxing with friends.
Dr. Anne B. Kerr, President of Florida Southern College, is proud to announce a historic transformational gift to the Polk Museum of Art, through a generous donation from the Nicholas and Ashley Barnett Foundation at GiveWell.
In tribute to Florida Southern College and Museum Trustee Ashley Gibson Barnett's deep commitment to the arts, the Smithsonian-Affiliate museum will be renamed The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art (The AGB) at Florida Southern College, effective July 13, 2024. This generous gift establishes an endowment to support world-class exhibitions, operations, community art and educational programs, expanding the Museum's engagement, accessibility, and influence.
thebarnetts.jpg"As one of the founders of the Museum, I believe this gift brings full circle Mr. George Jenkin's donation of the property in 1966 for our museum location. To have it now named by his grandson for his beloved wife is a true testament to creating a legacy of support for the arts in our community," said Dr. Sarah McKay, Florida Southern College and Museum Trustee Emerita.
Along with its signature exhibitions, like the recent Rockwell/Wyeth, Rodin, and Degas shows, the Museum will introduce new youth, adult, family, and senior programs, including art therapy and art wellness, while remaining admission-free.
"Surprising Ashley with the naming of our community's esteemed museum was a
meaningful way to recognize her dedication to the arts and their impact on our community," explained Nicholas Barnett. "The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art will be a link between our treasured past and an exciting, forward-thinking future for our community, and we are thrilled to be a part of it.”
The Museum is also home to the growing Florida Southern College Art History and Museum Studies program, the only of its kind housed in a museum. The AGB is thus uniquely positioned to offer unparalleled educational opportunities. Additionally, through a three-decade partnership with the Polk County Public Schools over 5,000 fourth-grade students from the County enjoy field trips to the Museum.
“We are profoundly grateful for this extraordinary gift from our alumni, Nick and Ashley Barnett,” said President Kerr. “This remarkable generosity ensures a world-class future for our revered museum, leaving a legacy that will inspire generations to come.”
As a premier arts destination for Central Florida for the past 58 years, the Museum will
continue to play a critical role in attracting cultural tourists and serving as the area's only community academic art museum. Recently, Ashley Gibson Barnett was appointed by the Governor to the Florida Council on Arts and Culture which speaks to her passion for expanding the influence of art museums in our State and beyond.
“As we enter our exciting next chapter, our future has never looked brighter,” said Dr. H. Alexander Rich, Executive Director and Chief Curator of The AGB. “This incredible gift will enhance the Museum’s capacity to deliver outstanding exhibitions and extensive educational programs, attract and retain top talent, and continue our abiding mission to offer exceptional arts and arts education experiences for every person who walks through our doors for generations to come.”
For more information about The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art, upcoming exhibitions, memberships, and programs, please visit polkmuseumofart.org
Ashley Gibson Barnett
Polk museum of art receives a transformational donation and is renamed the Ashley Gibson barnett museum of art.
PELAGIC MAGIC
The Greatest Migration on Earth
Special to T&T Magazine
Photos By Kristiana Heath
Dive into the mesmerizing world of blackwater diving, where every night, billions of oceanic creatures undertake an astonishing migration up from the depths. Science educator and photographer Kristiana unveils this spectacle through awe-inspiring nighttime underwater photography, capturing bioluminescent marvels and astonishing planktonic predators in their natural habitat below the ocean’s surface. Explore the highlights, challenges, and scientific insights of studying these elusive creatures. Discover how these dives provide essential clues to understanding ocean biodiversity. Whether you’re a seasoned scientist or simply curious about the mysteries of the deep, Kristiana’s presentation promises to inspire and educate, offering a glimpse into the incredible diversity of life beneath the waves.
Event Date & Time
Saturday September 14, 2024
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location
Bok Tower Gardens
Alexander Discovery Center
• Medicine cabinets are one of the worst places to store medicine because of the high temperatures and humidity in bathrooms.
• A Hershey’s Kiss contains 26 calories that take about four minutes of kissing to burn.
• You say money doesn’t grow on trees? Try telling that to a certain dog in Colombia. After seeing students pass money to a food stall attendant, the pooch began a regular practice of “paying” for dog biscuits with tree leaves!
• The main exporter of Brazil nuts is not Brazil, but Bolivia.
• Screenwriter Bob Gale confirmed that Marty McFly’s nemesis in the “Back to the Future” trilogy, Biff Tannen, was modeled on Donald Trump.
• A scientific method called toxineering turns venoms into painkillers.
• As novels became more prominent during the 1700s, society and the media became increasingly concerned
that young people spent too much time reading books. They even went so far as to call it “reading rage,” “reading fever,” “reading mania” and “reading lust.”
• A regular BIC ballpoint pen can draw a line that’s about 2 kilometers long -- more than six times the height of the Eiffel Tower.
• Nazis planned to kill Sir Winston Churchill with a bar of chocolate. A bomb made of thin steel was covered by real chocolate that would explode once a chunk was broken. Luckily, British Allies discovered the plan.
• At his presidential inauguration, Theodore Roosevelt wore a lock of Abraham Lincoln’s hair.
• Before Usain Bolt won the 100 meter sprint in the Olympic finals, he ate only McDonald’s chicken nuggets, as he didn’t want to risk getting an upset stomach from local cuisine.
• Yamaha produces some of the world’s most popular motorcycles, but the company started off as a piano manufacturer.
Do I Even Need to Say This?
Do I need to tell you that you shouldn’t shoot politicians? I don’t think I have to. I don’t think I need to.
Unless you’ve been living under an elephant’s butt over the past month, you already know somebody tried (and failed) to assassinate Donald Trump.
Do I really need to tell you this was a bad thing? That trying to kill a politician is wrong, both morally and legally.
Again, I don’t think this is something I really need to tell people. Because I’m sure they already know that. I’m sure you, the person reading this column, already know that.
And, honestly, even if you are the type of person who needs to be told that the attempted assassination of a politician is bad, I don’t think you really cared to begin with and nothing I will say will change your mind.
It’s like telling someone it’s wrong to steal candy from babies. Or to run over little old ladies with your vehicle. Or to not wipe your butt and wash your hands after using the toilet. Or to lie, cheat, steal, kill, or rape in general.
Project 2025. (Memo to self: write a column on Project 2025.)
Look, it’s quite apparent I’m not a fan of Trump. Never was. Never will be. Anyone who’s read this column for as long as I’ve been writing it will know that. I don’t like Trump. I think he’s bad. So, he gets no sympathy from me.
Even then, I don’t think he should have been shot. Because I don’t think he should be killed. At the very least, he should lose the upcoming election. At the most, he should be jailed for all of the crimes he’s committed and been convicted of. Because he’s a convicted felon. And if felons can’t vote, they shouldn’t be running for office. Period.
And, really, what did shooting the guy actually accomplish? If anything, it only motivated his already fanatic base to support him even more.
Seriously, have you seen Republicans walking around with bandages on their ears to show their solidarity with him? And they thought walking around in public with masks was ridiculous!
1. MUSIC: Which folk-rock group produced many of the songs in the movie “The Graduate”?
2. GEOGRAPHY: Which European capital is known as “The Eternal City”?
3. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin prefix “acri-” mean in English?
4. TELEVISION: Lenny and Squiggy are the annoying neighbors in which TV comedy?
5. MONEY: What is the basic currency in Guatemala?
6. CARS: What animal is found on the Porsche car logo?
7. FOOD & DRINK: Which country is associated with the soup dish pho?
8. LITERATURE: In which U.S. state is the novel “Their Eyes Were Watching God” set?
9. MYTHOLOGY: What is the home of the Greek gods called?
10. AD SLOGANS: What product is advertised with the slogan, “You’re not you when you’re hungry”?
Quetzal.
“Laverne & Shirley.”
“Sharp” (e.g. “acrimonious”).
Rome, Italy.
Simon & Garfunkel.
Seriously, if you are the type of person who needs to be told all that, who needs to have the difference between right and wrong explained to them, chances are you’re a very young child or a psychopath.
Because who else needs to have all that explained to them? Because it’s apparent all of that is wrong. Because trying to shoot and kill politicians is wrong. Yes, that includes bad politicians. And, yes, that includes Trump.
And let’s get real: Trump is a bad politician. He was bad when he was running for President. He was bad when he served as President for four years. And he will be bad if he serves as President for another four years. Especially if he succeeds in becoming dictator for life thanks to
And have you heard televangelists preaching how Trump narrowly evaded a bullet because God “protected” him? That it was all a “sign from God”? That blood on the right ear is a “visible mark of consecration” signifying that the person is “dedicated to God’s service.”
Forget the cringeworthy Last Supper drag show performed before the Olympics. Claiming Trump is a “righteous martyr” is far more sacrilegious and blasphemous to the Christian faith. To my faith! Where was I going with this? Oh, yeah! Trump is bad. Trying to kill Trump was bad. Everything is just bad. Need I elaborate anymore?
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
AUG
8
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: Sept 12, Oct 10)
AUG 10& 11
6th Annual Central Florida Collectorfest. Vintage & Modern Toys, Hot Wheels, Retro Gaming, Comics, Artwork & More Pop Culture Goodness! Giveaways, raffles, and more. 100+ Tables of Lots of Cool Stuff! Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sat $15, Sun $10. 9-4 pm, Kids under 12 FREE also receive a FREE Hot Wheels. Free parking. https://floridatoyshows.com
AUG 15to 25 Winter
Haven Downtown Dining Week. Hosted by Main Street Winter Haven. Get ready for a culinary adventure at this inaugural event in Downtown Winter Haven from August 15th to 25th! This event is your chance to explore a variety of flavors and dishes from over 20 participating restaurants, each offering exclusive specials at irresistible price points: $10, 15, $25, or $45. Whether you’re in the mood for a casual bite or a fine dining experience, Downtown Dining Week has something for everyone. It’s the perfect opportunity to support local businesses, you just might discover your new favorite spot in the heart of Winter Haven. More Details: https://www.mainstreetwh.com/ event/downtown-dining-week/
AUG 17
Brew Hounds Sports Lounge Celebration! Help us celebrate 15 years of hospitality in Auburndale! Enjoy Live Music, Food Trucks, Games, Sampling, Giveaways and Raffles to raise money for the Humane Society of Polk County (donations accepted). Live Music: Munnville Trio 2-6pm, B. Haven Band 7-11pm. Food Trucks: Snoop’s Smashburgers at 12pm, Tantrums at 4pm. Located at Brew Hounds Sports Lounge, 318 Havendale Blvd, Auburndale. Sat, 12pm-11pm. www.facebook.com/brewhounds863
AUG 17
WWE SuperShow Summer Tour. See all your favorite superstars from Monday
night RAW & Friday night Smackdown under one roof for only night only! Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sat, 7pm. www.wwe.com and www.rpfundingcenter.com
AUG 17& 18
Fine Art at the Magnolia. The 8th Annual Fine Art at the Magnolia is honored to be returning to the beautiful garden and theater district of Downtown Lakeland at the lovely Magnolia Building. This is a 2-day indoor Fine Art Show features works from 19 accomplished artists and craftsmen of Florida. The show will feature a variety of fine art mediums, including painting, sculpture, clay, fiber, jewelry, and drawings. Located Magnolia Building, 702 E Orange St, Lakeland. Free and open to the public. Sat, 10-5pm and Sun, 10-4pm. www.facebook.com/FineArtMagnolia
AUG 20
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: Sept 17, Oct 15) https://ldda.square.site/ product/tasty-tuesday-tickets/31?cs=true&cst=custom
SEPT 1
OMF’s Summer Labor Day Regatta. Hosted by Old Man Frank’s in Winter Haven. Enjoy your Labor Day weekend and some fun in the sun on Lake Howard, which is part of the Chain of Lakes. Come by boat, paddleboard, canoe, jet skis or just drive on over. Live music by Joey Foley 1-5 pm and Soulshine Preachers 6-10 pm. Food & drink specials. Sun, 1-5 pm.
SEPT 5
Ladies Night Sock Hop. Hosted by Main Street Winter Haven. Calling all Ladies! Get out those poodle skirts and all your favorite 50s attire! Participating Downtown Winter Haven businesses will be open late for a night of food, drink, and shopping specials. Grab your girlfriends, put on your best 50s attire, and join us for a night of nostalgia and fun in Downtown Winter Haven. Register online for $10 and pick up your event map on the corner of Central Ave and 4th Street NW at 5:30 pm on Sept 5. Thurs, 5:30-8:30 pm. https:// centralfloridatix.com/events/ ladies-night-downtown-winter-haven-9-5-2024
SEPT 6
Sept First Friday. Head to Downtown Lakeland on the first Friday of every month for First Friday; new theme each month. This month is Around the World…in 3 Hours. Enjoy exhibitor booths with activities and information in Munn Park. 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: Oct 4 Cookie Carnival, Nov 1 USO Dancing Under the Stars, sponsored by Just Cares, Inc.)
SEPT
13 to OCT 27
Brick-Or-Treat Monster Party. Presented by LEGOLAND Florida. Get ready to experience the spooky, kooky fun of one of the only kid-friendly Halloween events in Central Florida! Families will be screaming in excitement as they enjoy more candy, more LEGO® characters and more spell-binding surprises than ever before with 14 nights of Halloween fun – each Saturday and Sunday, beginning September 13 through October 27. This Halloween spectacular will bewitch families with amazing experiences, live shows, spooky LEGO® decorations and Monster mischief around every corner – all included with general park admission and select Annual Passes. Located LEGOLAND Florida, Winter Haven. www.legoland.com
SEPT 21&
22
Central Florida Gun Show. Hosted by Lakeland Rifle and Pistol Club. Buy, Sell, Trade. Hundreds of tables. Concealed weapons class each day. Largest show in the southeast. Located at Sun ‘n Fun Expo, Lakeland. Sat, 9-5 pm and Sun, 9-3 pm. www.lakelandgunshow. com
SEPT
21& 22
Repticon. Reptile & Exotic Animal Show. Located at the RP Funding Center, Sikes/ Exhibit Hall, Lakeland. Sat, 9-4pm and Sun, 10-4pm. Tickets $10-$15. www.repticon.com and www.rpfundingcenter.com
SEPT 21&
22
Buckler Arts & Craft Fair. 31st annual Christmas in September
craft show. Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sat, 10-5pm and Sun, 10-4pm. Tickets - $6, Kids 12 & under free. www.bucklershows.com and www.rpfundingcenter.com
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.
AUG 11& 25
Paradise Market at Camp Margaritaville.
Held on select Sundays, this indoor vendor market is a celebration of local entrepreneurship. From delectable baked goods to captivating artwork and charming home decor, the market offers an eclectic array of offerings that are sure to delight. As a family-friendly event, it’s the perfect outing for everyone to enjoy together. With delicious food options available, you can indulge your taste buds while supporting local businesses. Admission is free, making it a fantastic opportunity to explore, shop, and connect with the community. Come explore the amazing products at the
Paradise Market. Located Camp Margaritaville, 361 Denton Ave, Adale. (select) Sundays 9-2 pm. (Next Dates: Sept 8 & 22) https://www.margaritavilleresorts.com/camp-margaritaville-rv-resort-auburndale/resort
AUG 11
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
AUG 15
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.
AUG 16
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
Concerts & Theatre
AUG 16
Classic Albums Live: AC/DC “Highway To Hell”. Step into the musical time machine with our sensational 2024 concert series, where we celebrate the unparalleled impact of four legendary albums that have collectively sold over 90 million copies worldwide. Performed Note for Note and Cut for Cut. Located
at the RP Funding Center, Youkey Theatre, Lakeland. Fri, 7:30 pm. Tickets $34, $44 plus parking. www.RPFundingCenter. com
SEPT 12
Classic Albums Live: Meatloaf “Bat Out of Hell”. Step into the musical time machine with our sensational 2024 concert series, where we celebrate the unparalleled impact of four legendary albums that have collectively sold over 90 million copies worldwide. Performed Note for Note and Cut for Cut. Located at the RP Funding Center, Youkey Theatre, Lakeland. Thur, 7:30 pm. Tickets $34, $44 plus parking. www.RPFundingCenter. com
Charity Events & Golf Tournaments
AUG 25Crossed
Paws Pet Rescue Fundraiser. Hosted by Tanners Lakeside. Pet friendly event featuring raffles, shirt sales, bounce house, drink specials, live music by Acoustic Dose. Located Tanners Lakeside Tiki, Lk Howard Dr, Winter Haven. Sun, 2-6 pm.
OCT 12
9th Annual Fore the Love. Annual golf and tennis tournament benefiting the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation. Online silent auction & raffle runs from Oct 4 to 12. Located at the Country Club of Winter Haven, Winter Haven. Sat, 9 am. www.whhfoundation.org
NOV 7
The Gala. Annual black-tie gala benefiting the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation. Online silent auction runs from Nov 1 to 7. Located at Nora Mayo Hall, Winter Haven. Thurs, 5:30-11 pm. www.whhfoundation.org
BARS&PUBS
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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
Aug 17, 15yr Ann. Party
Crave & Copper
117 East Lake Ave (863) 968-2971
Local Microbrewery
Patio Bar/Restaurant
Wed-Sat, Open at 11a
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
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
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
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
LAKE WALES
Al’s Place 1530 N Scenic Hwy (863) 241-3070
Sat, $2 Day: Draft Beer, Chili Dog, Fries, Beef Slider, Soda Kitchen Daily 11-4p/11-7p Fri (Closed Monday)
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
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s
300 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 293-9464
Full Liquor Sports Pub
30 Big HD TVs Mon Burger Special
BARS&PUBS
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
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
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
Jul 12, Live Wrestling Jul 26, Bike Night
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
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY, AUG 7
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME
(Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
JADE & DUKE
(Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)
THURSDAY, AUG 8
CURT BEASLEY DUO
(Cypresswood Pub, WH)
FRIDAY, AUG 9
CODE 787
(Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC)
ON THAT NOTE
(Lucky’s Sports Bar, LKD)
TMIKE & DUKE
(Twisted Prop, WH)
LAURA THE SINGER
(The Social Lounge, WH)
DANIEL BURNS BAND
(Front Page Brewing Co, BTW)
FLAGMAN
(Union Hall, LKD)
KALEIGH BAKER
(Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)
BLAKE FREE BAND
(Swan Brewing, LKD)
DAVID BRIMER
(Cypresswood Pub, WH)
HARLEQUINN
(Apple Lounge, WH)
SCHAFFWALL COLLECTIVE (Lakeland Loft, LKD)
GRATEFUL ALIVE
(Union Taproom, WH)
MIKE MONTS DE OCA
(Dade Cty Brew House, D CTY)
JIM N JUDY DUO
(Wheelhouse 19th Hole, DVPT)
SATURDAY, AUG 10
JIM N JUDY DUO 2p/
SOULSHINE PREACHERS 7p
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
NO TROUBLES
(Tanners Lakeside, WH)
ULTIMATE SANTANA TRIB
(Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC)
B. HAVEN
(Grove House Grill, BAB PK)
FRANK FOSTER
(Wild Greg’s Saloon, LKD)
BLACK SATIN
(Camp Margaritaville, ADL)
SG WOOD 2p/
SOMEBODY’S GHOST
(Swan Brewing, LKD)
ALEX BELLIVEAU JAZZ
(Lakeland Loft, LKD)
SEBASTIAN GARLAND; ELVIS TRIB
(Front Page Brewing Co, BTW)
T MIKE
(Union Taproom, WH)
SUNDAY, AUG 11
JOEY FOLEY 1p/ CONSPIRACY THEORY 6p
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
JIM N JUDY DUO
(Tanners Lakeside, WH)
B. HAVEN (Twisted Prop, WH)
DAN PEPIN (Swan Brewing, LKD)
BLAKE FREE 12p/ GERI BLOUNT 5p (Cherry Pocket, LW)
MONDAY, AUG 12
RICH MISTRETTA (Cherry Pocket, LW)
TUESDAY, AUG 13
ADRIENNE RICHARDS
(Jessie’s Lounge, WH) KATIE & JOE (Cherry Pocket, LW)
WEDNESDAY, AUG 14
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME
(Jessie’s Lounge, WH) DON BURNS (Cherry Pocket, LW)
THURSDAY, AUG 15
PABLITO SWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) SAMUEL ORTIZ (Swan Brewing, LKD) HUNTER MCNEER (Cypresswood Pub, WH)
GREG REDDING (Cherry Pocket, LW)
EDM NIGHT (Union Hall, LKD)
JIM N JUDY DUO (The Social Lounge, WH)
DEEP PURPLE
(Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)
FRIDAY, AUG 16
CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE; AC/DC “HIGHWAY TO HELL” (RP Funding Center, LKD)
RUSTED
(Tanners Lakeside, WH)
STELLA BEAT
(Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC)
NO IDEA
(Lucky’s Sports Bar, LKD)
LAURA THE SINGER
(The Social Lounge, WH)
KALEIGH BAKER
(Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)
BRETT FOSTER
(Swan Brewing, LKD)
VANDAL EYES DUO (Cypresswood Pub, WH)
JOEY KIRKLAND
(Cherry Pocket, LW)
SECONDHAND SMOKE (Apple Lounge, WH)
MARIO EVANS JAZZ
(Lakeland Loft, LKD)
SG WOOD
(Front Page Brewing Co, BTW)
STREET CHICKEN; JIMMY BUFFETT, JIM CROCE, JAMES TAYLOR TRIB
(Union Hall, LKD)
CHICAGO AND EARTH, WIND & FIRE
(MidFlorida CU Amphi, TMP)
SATURDAY, AUG 17
MUNNVILLE 2p/ B. HAVEN 7p
(Brew Hounds Sports Lnge, ADL)
RYAN JOYCE 1p/ NVR2L8 7p
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
KAI7EN
(Tanners Lakeside, WH)
CONSPIRACY THEORY
(Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC)
BLACK SATIN
(Camp Margaritaville, ADL)
JIM THOMAS 2p/
BILLY D TRIO
(Swan Brewing, LKD)
CHARLIE REDD QUARTET (Lakeland Loft, LKD)
BLAKE FREE BAND (Out-N-About, DUN)
SUNDAY, AUG 18
MICAH & MIKE
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
PHOENIX 5 (Tanners Lakeside, WH) ANDY SHREEVE
(Swan Brewing, LKD)
LUCK OF THE DRAW 12p/ HUNTER MCNEER 5p (Cherry Pocket, LW)
JIM N JUDY DUO
(Camp Margaritaville, ADL)
311 wsg AWOLNATION & NEON TREES
(Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)
MONDAY, AUG 19
DON BURNS
(Cherry Pocket, LW)
ROBBIE ALBRANDT 1p/
WILL WILLIAMS 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW)
FREETIME JAZZ (Lakeland Loft, LKD)
BLAKE FREE BAND (Grove House Grill, BAB PK)
ROD WAVE & FRIENDS (Amalie Arena, TMP)
GRUPO FRONTERA (Kia Center, ORL)
TUESDAY, AUG 20
MICKENZIE PEISHER (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) MITCH STEWART (Cherry Pocket, LW) TRAIN & REO
SPEEDWAGON wsg
YACHT ROCK REVUE (MidFlorida CU Amphi, TMP)
WEDNESDAY, AUG 21
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) RANDY SULLENS (Cherry Pocket, LW)
THURSDAY, AUG 22
PABLITO SWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) KATIE & JOE (Cherry Pocket, LW)
FRIDAY, AUG 23
SOUTHERN STARS (Tanners Lakeside, WH)
B. HAVEN (Cypresswood Pub, WH) LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH) RICH MISTRETTA 1p/ RYAN JOYCE 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW)
VINYL SHINEBOX (Lucky’s Sports Bar, LKD)
DIRTY LICKS (Apple Lounge, WH)
TREY CROSS JAZZ (Lakeland Loft, LKD)
SKIP FRYE (Front Page Brewing Co, BTW) ALEX LOPEZ & MEMPHIS LIGHTNING (Union Hall, LKD)
DAN + SHAY wsg JAKE OWEN/ DYLAN MARLOWE (MidFlorida CU Amphi, TMP)
SATURDAY, AUG 24
BEN & TRAVIS 1p/ PHOENIX 5 7p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) EVIL BILL & THE STRUGGLE BUS (Tanners Lakeside, WH) B. HAVEN (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) BLACK SATIN (Camp Margaritaville, ADL) MOONDOGS; BEATLES TRIB (Cypresswood Pub, WH)
THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS wsg AFI, POPPY & KENNYHOOPLA (MidFlorida CU Amphi, TMP)
SUNDAY, AUG 25
PATRICK RENNEY 1p/ HIGHWAY 41 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH)
ACOUSTIC DOSE (Tanners Lakeside, WH) GREG REDDING 12p/ GERI BLOUNT 5p (Cherry Pocket, LW)
JOHN LEGEND (Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP) BUJU BANTON wsg FRIDAYY (Amalie Arena, TMP)
MONDAY, AUG 26
HUNTER MCNEER (Cherry Pocket, LW)
THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS wsg AFI/POPPY/ KENNYHOOPLA (MidFlorida CU Amphi, TMP)
TUESDAY, AUG 27
JOEY KIRKLAND (Cherry Pocket, LW)
WEDNESDAY, AUG 28
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) BLAKE FREE (Cherry Pocket, LW)
STONE TEMPLE PILOTS & +LIVE+ wsg SOUL ASYLUM (MidFlorida CU Amphi, TMP)
THURSDAY, AUG 29
PABLITO SWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) CURT BEASLEY DUO (Cypresswood Pub, WH)
RANDY SULLENS (Cherry Pocket, LW)
WHISKEY WHISPER (Union Hall, LKD)
JANE’S ADDICTION & LOVE AND ROCKETS (MidFlorida CU Amphi, TMP) FIEL A LA VEGA (Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)
FRIDAY, AUG 30
JOEY FOLEY (Tanners Lakeside, WH)
LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH)
TWIZTED
(Lucky’s Sports Bar, LKD)
BLIND AMBITION
(Cypresswood Pub, WH)
ADRIENNE RICHARDS 1p/ WILL WILLIAMS 6p
(Cherry Pocket, LW)
RED HEADED STEPCHILD
(Apple Lounge, WH)
TREY CROSS JAZZ
(Lakeland Loft, LKD)
THE DETECTIVES; CREEDANCE CLEARWATER
REVIVAL TRIB
(Union Hall, LKD)
BLAKE FREE BAND
(Somewhere Sports Lounge, WH)
SATURDAY, AUG 31
BRENDA JAMES AND THE SIDEKICKS 2p/ TWIZTED 7p
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
BLAKE FREE BAND
(Tanners Lakeside, WH)
BACK PORCH BAND
(Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC)
BLACK SATIN
(Camp Margaritaville, ADL)
FREE WHISKEY DUO
(Cypresswood Pub, WH)
LUCK OF THE DRAW (Cherry Pocket, LW)
CHARLIE REDD QUARTET (Lakeland Loft, LKD)
SUNDAY, SEPT 1
JOEY FOLEY 1p/
SOULSHINE PREACHERS 6p
(Old Man Frank’s, WH) B. HAVEN (Twisted Prop, WH)
IMAGINE DRAGONS wsg CANNONS (MidFlorida CU Amphi, TMP)
MONDAY, SEPT 2
PATRICK RENNEY (Old Man Frank’s, WH)
MEGHAN TRAINOR (Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)
TUESDAY, SEPT 3
MICKENZIE PEISHER (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) INCUBUS wsg COHEED AND CAMDRIA (Amalie Arena, TMP)
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 4
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
CHILDISH GAMBINO wsg WILLOW (Amalie Arena, TMP)
THURSDAY, SEPT 5
PABLITO SWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)
FRIDAY, SEPT 6
TMIKE & DUKE (Twisted Prop, WH)
LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH) DON OMAR (Amalie Arena, TMP)
SATURDAY, SEPT 7
RYAN JOYCE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) TMIKE & DUKE (Cypresswood Pub, WH)
SUNDAY, SEPT 8
BEN & TRAVIS 1p/ CONSPIRACY THEORY 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH)
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 11
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) TWENTYONE PILOTS (Kia Center, ORL)
THURSDAY, SEPT 12
PABLITO SWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) KORN wsg GOJIRA & SPIRITBOX (MidFlorida CU Amphi, TMP)
FRIDAY, SEPT 13
MOMS NIGHT OUT (Old Man Frank’s, WH)
LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH) CIGARETTES AFTER SEX (Kia Center, ORL)
SATURDAY, SEPT 14
DARRA RAQUEL 2p/ TWIZTED 7p
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
LUKE BRYAN wsg
GEORGE BIRGE, JOSH
ROSS, DYLAN SCHNEINDER (MidFlorida CU Amphi, TMP)
SUNDAY, SEPT 15
RAYNE MARIE 1p/ PHOENIX 5 6p
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
MAXWELL wsg
JAZMINE SULLIVAN & OCTOBER LONDON (Amalie Arena, TMP)
TUESDAY, SEPT 17
MICKENZIE PEISHER
(Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
JELLY ROLL wsg
WARREN ZEIDERS & ALEXANDER KAY (Kia Center, ORL)
AKON (Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 18
JADE & DUKE
(Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
THURSDAY, SEPT 19
PABLITO SWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)
FRIDAY, SEPT 20
B. HAVEN
(Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH) WEEZER wsg THE FLAMING LIPS & DINOSAUR JR. (Kia Center, ORL) CREED wsg
3 DOORS DOWN & FINGER ELEVEN (MidFlorida CU Amphi, TMP)
SATURDAY, SEPT 21
B. HAVEN (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC)
JOEY FOLEY 2p/ SOUTHBOUND 7p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) SILBESTRE DANGOND (Kia Center, ORL)
SUNDAY, SEPT 22
RYAN JOYCE 1p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) BANDA MS (Kia Center, ORL)
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 25
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) SEXYY RED wsg KODAK BLACK & HUNXHO (Amalie Arena, TMP) STAIND & BREAKING BENJAMIN wsg DAUGHTRY & LAKEVIEW (MidFlorida CU Amphi, TMP)
THURSDAY, SEPT 26
PABLITO SWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH wsg COLLECTIVE SOUL & EDWIN MCCAIN
JAKE OWEN/ DYLAN MARLOWE (MidFlorida CU Amphi, TMP)
FRIDAY, SEPT 27
LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH)
SATURDAY, SEPT 28
DARRA RAQUEL 2p/ SOULSHINE PREACHERS 7p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) B. HAVEN (Grove House Grill, BSN PK) JAKE BUSH (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)
SUNDAY, SEPT 29
BEN & TRAVIS (Old Man Frank’s, WH) B. HAVEN (Twisted Prop, WH)
LAKELAND PUNK ROCK (Swan Brewing, LKD)
TUESDAY, OCT 1
MICKENZIE PEISHER (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
WEDNESDAY, OCT 2
THE USED wsg PLAIN WHITE T’S AND RAUE (Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)
THURSDAY, OCT 3
PABLITO SWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) BOYZ II MEN (Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)
FRIDAY, OCT 4
LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH) THE MARLEY BROTHERS (MidFlorida CU Amphi, TMP)
SATURDAY, OCT 5
NICKI MINAJ (Amalie Arena, TMP)
SUNDAY, OCT 6
CONSPIRACY THEORY (Old Man Frank’s, WH)
CHARLI XCX & TROYE SIVAN (Kia Center, ORL)
TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE (Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)
ATTENTION BANDS & VENUES Keep
POLK COUNTY’S
RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT
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.
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
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. What was the name of Mitch Ryder’s backup band?
2. Who was the first artist to release “My Way” in 1969?
3. Who was Colonel Tom Parker?
4. What was the name of the Beatles’ fourth movie?
5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Look like nothing’s gonna change, Everything still remains the same, I can’t do what ten people tell me to do, So I guess I’ll remain the same.”
ANSWERS
1. The Detroit Wheels. Born William Sherille Levise Jr., he came up with the stage name Mitch Ryder after seeing the name in a phone book, and added The Detroit Wheels.
• When patching up cracks in plaster walls, if the crack is large or it’s a small hole, stuff it with wadded-up newspaper or steel wool in order to fill the crack. Apply the plaster over the top.
• Recipe substitution: For each cup of brown sugar needed, use 1 cup of white sugar and 2 tablespoons of molasses.
• If your washer oversuds because you accidentally added too much detergent, just add a half-cup of white vinegar to the wash water. It will dampen the extra bubbles. Then make sure to put the load through an additional rinse, to eliminate any soap residue in your clothes.
2. Frank Sinatra. The song was written using the melody to the French song “Comme d’Habitude” after songwriter Paul Anka bought the rights to the song.
3. Parker was Elvis Presley’s manager from 1956 until Presley’s death in 1977. Parker was actually Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk, who’d been born in the Netherlands. He changed his name when he enlisted in the United States Army.
4. “Yellow Submarine,” released in 1968.
5. “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” by Otis Redding, in 1968. Redding recorded the song just before he died in a plane crash and never knew that the song would rise to No. 1 on the charts.
• Ever had to deal with early arrivals at your garage sale? If so, you know it can be annoying and disruptive. When advertising your sale, use the block number instead of your house number. Still easy to find, but you’re less likely to get staked out.
• “It’s hard to find a good contractor or company to provide a service sometimes. The best resource I’ve had is friends. Whenever someone I know has work done at their home or purchases an item I might be interested in, I always find out the details of who worked on it or where it was purchased and whether my friends were satisfied with the outcome. Friends and even acquaintances usually are quite amenable to giving details, especially when they are either very pleased or very displeased with a job.” -- R.E. in New York
BLOSSOM
Blossom is a brown female Domestic Shorthair mix. She is approximately 4 months old. Meet Blossom, she is a new spark of life in the softest fur. Blossom enjoys a wide variety of activities like playing with her siblings and scratch posts with yummy catnip also, She is going to make such a wonderful companion, once she is fully comfortable with her new family.
ANGEL
Angel is a black female Domestic Shorthair mix. She is approximately 2 years, 1 month old and has been spayed. Angel gets along well with adults and children of all ages. She gets along well with other cats and loves having furry friends. Angel is a very playful girl and enjoys any and all kinds of toys from jingle bell toys to fuzzy mice. She is fully litter box trained and has not had any issues.
LIZZIE
Lizzie is a red and white female Australian Cattle Dog (Heeler) mix. She is approximately 1 year old. Lizzie is very shy at first with all people, especially men, but she does warm up with treats. Lizzie would be best as an only pet. She loves to run and play to get all her energy out, as well as long walks. Don't be fooled by all her playfulness, this girl loves to snuggle on a nice soft blanket,
LOLA
Lola is a red and black female Black Mouth Cur mix. She is approximately 9 years, 9 months old and has been spayed. Lola does well around adult men and women but is not good around children. She will take time to warm up to new people at first. Lola does not have any other experience with other animals, so we recommend her being the only pet in the home.
Veterinarian of the Month
When Loren Nations graduated from Winter Haven High School in 1981 his dreams of becoming an influential veterinarian in a big city would follow many paths. After graduating from UF with his veterinary degree in 1991 he completed a medical and surgical internship at the Animal Medical Center in Manhattan, NY considered the Johns Hopkins of veterinary medicine. Instead of remaining in New York City he returned home to practice “big city” medicine with his mentor Dr. John Maxwell.
Dr. Nations’ desire to help animals and commitment to practice at the highest level led to specialty board certification in canine and feline practice, one of only 425 ABVP diplomats in the country and 27 in the state. With this expertise, the practice has flourished into a seven doctor 24 hour emergency and critical care hospital, specialty referral center, and general practice. Dr. Nations has devoted his life to creating a center that will improve our pet’s lives for years to come.
The completion of a state-of-the-art 10,000 square foot veterinary center is only the beginning of the medical advancements Dr. Nations hopes to bring to Central Florida. “My life revolves around my family and animals. They are one and the same, that is who I am and why I am so passionate about being a veterinarian.”
Dr. Nations
