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By Tracey Greene

European Adventure: The City of Pompeii and Wine Tasting Continued saga of my European family adventure takes me to Napoli (Naples), Italy. Flying into Italy was the beginning of our family vacation however, the first part was for my brother’s military softball tournament which was hosted on a Naval base. This annual tournament coincides around the Fourth of July, in the evening on Friday and Saturday, it is opened up to the surrounding community for a fair-like atmosphere with carnival rides, live music, food vendors and traditional fireworks. Before the tournament began, we took a day to explore the city of Pompeii which is in southern Italy’s Campania region near the coast of the Bay of Naples. I was very excited about this trip because I appreciate the beauty, the adventure AND the history of an area. If you do not know a lot of about the historical backstory, maybe you’ve seen the 2014 movie “Pompeii” which depicts a tragic love story that does not have a happy ending…let’s just say that Mount Vesuvius wins in the end…I had seen this part of this movie (the ending half) while at the gym a couple years ago. You quickly get the jest that it ends badly for the whole city. Pompeii was a very sophisticated and thriving port city until the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. The city was buried under tons of ash and (lava) stone; 19 to 23 feet deep. This served as a protection for centuries from vandals, looters and weather. It’s now a preserved site featuring the excavated ruins of streets and houses that tourists can freely roam; after you pay the admission fee, of course. Yes, it’s now a tourist attraction but not in the Disney World sense, but they do have to

continue to maintain the preservation of the little houses, streets and many other buildings from crumbling away with time. Walking through these ruins gives a glimpse at how far we have come in the civilized world. The stone streets and little houses, the communal laundry washing areas in the center of town; the beauty and the simplicity. Everything was so small, communities lived together very closely. But it was also very grand in its beauty sitting at the feet of Mount Vesuvius and close to the bay. The ruined city was awe-inspiring yet eerie with all of the objects and people frozen in time; people huddled together in fear, people praying to their gods to be saved. As I wandered around, I could hear a tour guide telling tales of the city; about the imprints of the men, woman, children and animals left behind. In this one moment he told of a dog that’s owner had left him behind chained up like a prisoner not able to escape. Animals typically sense environmental changes and run away for protection. This dog was encased in ash contorted trying to escape its chains and the eruption to no avail. In that moment, I shed a tear for that dog and for the city of Pompeii. Part two of our touring day was a little more light-hearted. We went to Cantina Del Vesuvio, a winery, which is located on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius near the town of Trecase. The beautiful small family winery was developed in 1948 and in 1996 they went to organic production methods. This winery thrives because of the volcano. The relationship between Mount Vesuvius and this winery reminds me of the story of the Phoenix; rising from the ashes

and being reborn. Life was given, life was taken and life was given again. Amazingly, the winery does not need to water its vineyard due to the rich volcanic soil. The staff does a nice historical tour of the land and, of course, the wine and food tastings are divine. All of the adults in our group enjoyed this part most of all! (Mommy, Auntie, Grammy juice!) The tasting menu was three courses paired with the winery’s perfect organic wines. Eighteen years ago, the owner’s son decided that their small batch

production would only be sold at the winery or online, so to taste their wonderful organic products guess you’ll just have to hop a plane to Italy or take the easy way out and just order online (cantinadelvesuvio.it). The family also produces small batch olive oils from their olive groves, too. Wow, between the freshest of pastas to the organic wines to the most beautiful of views, I can truly see why people fall in love with Italy, its culture, and its people. Join me next month as my European family vacation continues…

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TODAY & TONIGHT MAGAZINE Volume 15 Issue 3 September 2018

18 The Roast of Mike Lee

COLUMNS: 5

Tracey's Tid-Bits

Brian's Brain

21 Flash Back Music Trivia 21 On-o-mato-poe-ia 28 Kitchen Diva 28 Now Here's a Tip

THE FUN & AMUSING: 32 Brain Exercise 32 Crossword

LISTINGS: 12 Snap Shotz 22 Restaurant Spotlights 24 Local Live Music 26 Calendar of Events

We have some great things coming up in the next few months. Make sure you stay tuned. This month we celebrate our friend Mike Lee's 40th birthday. A comedy roast will be held in his honor. Come out to the show for a BIG laugh. Also, we took a look at the Garden Bistro & Hollis Garden in Lakeland. Go try lunch and then spend some time walking around the gardens. It is very relaxing. Sign up for our Today & Tonight Weekly email newsletter. It is a weekly newsletter with events and promotions. If you would like to receive special discounts and be in tune on what is going on for the week, sign up at todayandtonight.com. You can sign up right on the home page. Make sure to follow us on Facebook to keep up to date. You never know what awesome deal or event might just show up. Chris Douglas Publisher

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BRIAN’S BRAIN

By Brian Bruchey

Brian's Brain on Empty My brain appears to be empty. After doing this article for something like thirteen years, my brain has finally run dry. Writing these articles all of these years has been pretty consistent for me. Most of my ideas would either come to me while showering (My best ideas happen while showering. Must be something about the smell of Old Spice), or after Publisher Chris Douglas sends me a message saying that my article is due yesterday, and I scramble my brains for a topic. The struggle to figure out what to write led to me writing one article solely about having writer’s block. Which brings me to another consistent occurrence: Me procrastinating so long that Publisher Chris Douglas has to message me, asking if I have an article for the magazine. If I’m not mistaken, each one of my articles has had some form of picture of me, most often Photoshopped in some exaggerated manner. Several articles I have also included my late dog Sonic or my son Reagan in the photo. One of the recurrences of my articles has been bothersome to me, and it seems to be happening way too often. I’ll sit down to type an article, get about two or three paragraphs into it, and then realize that I’ve typed about it before. On one occasion, I did that, scrapped what I was writing, and started writing about a new topic only to realize that I had written about that topic once before too. So back to my brain drying up. I first noticed my problem with repetitive themes in my writing about two or three years ago. It wasn’t a major problem, just annoying. Kind of like jock-itch. Then, last year, I switched positions at my main job, and I was writing more. A lot more. And I felt like all of the creativity I had was going into that writing, and leaving none of it for my articles in Today & Tonight. So I felt like I was putting forth a lame version of an article. Which is lame. Plus, I was getting those notes from Publisher Chris Douglas more often. Like every month. And at first,

when he’d send those, I would write an article and create the accompanying photo in an hour or two and send it to him. Then it turned into getting it to him the next day or two. Then there was a couple of times I would send him a rerun article from ten years ago. And then it got to the point I wouldn’t get anything turned in to him. I came to the sad conclusion that I should probably bring an end to my article in Today & Tonight Magazine. I would say it was a bittersweet decision, but none of it is sweet. Just bitter tasting. With this final article, I was able to do something I hadn’t done in a long time… decide what to write about at the beginning of the month. I would write about writing about my final article. And at the beginning of the month I decided that I would type my article early in the month, and get it turned in to Publisher Chris Douglas waaaaay early, so he wouldn’t have to send me a note asking for this month’s article. Well, that didn’t happen. I got the note from Publisher Chris Douglas an hour ago. So here I sit…typing my final article for Today & Tonight Magazine. I have greatly enjoyed writing for the magazine, and I thank every one of you who reached out with compliments over the years. — Brian Bruchey QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS bruchey@gmail.com SEPTEMBER 2018

BACKSTAGE PASS

BY JAMES COULTER

hen Melissa Crispo won Songwriter of the Year

at the Songwriters Showcases of America’s 2017 Music Awards, it wasn’t just an award to her. It was a validation of her choice to become a songwriter and musician. Though she has been writing and playing music for the past 18 years, having written and performed two albums (and currently working on a third), she always had her doubts

said. “Honestly, it is fans that I thank

about her musical career.

more than anything who come to my

There were many times where she

shows and support me and know the

wanted to quit. In fact, she did quit

words to all my songs. That is what

music with the intent of going back

really validates me doing what I’m

to college to become a firefighter

supposed to be doing here.”

or paramedic, which she became for

Ever since she was a little girl,

about two years.

Crispo always wanted to be a musi-

“And then I realized that it wasn’t

cian. At the young age of six or

me,” she said. “That wasn’t what I

seven, she was completley fascinated

was. I was a songwriter.”

by different instruments like drums

When she did decide to return to music, she decided to do some traveling. Last year, she performed upon the Melissa Etheridge Cruise. That cruise opened the door for other performances in other states and even outside of the country in Ireland. 10 SEPTEMBER 2018

Songs From The Heart The feedback and praise she received during her performances from fans, both old and new, helped

into fruition with her winning her title as songwriter of the year. “So when I won that award, it

inspire her to continue her musical

was a form of validation of what

career. Everything seemed to come

I was supposed to be doing,” she

and wanting to learn to play them. “I knew, as little as I was, what I wanted to be when I grew up, like there was never any doubt,” she said. As soon as she became a teenager, she started learning how to play the guitar. Growing up, she was influenced by the classic rock that her

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father would listen to such as Led

She may not know exactly how

to build that fan base and honestly

Zeppelin and Pink Floyd. Some of her

she’s feeling, but once she’s written

continue to do what I love to do...

favorite inspirations include legends

everything, she finally has some clarity

The audience, when I am on the stage

such as Queen and Fleetwood Mac.

within her own situation, be it good

performing, that is all it takes. That

or bad.

right there is where I am 100 percent

Though her own style of music has been described as “country”, to her,

“It’s not that I am meaning to

it’s more of a mix of pop, rock, and a

write,” she said. “It is bothering me

little touch of blues.

so much that I need to write and it

in concert with Jamie Mummey on

Learning to play music was where

ends up being a song. So it is a weird,

Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. at the Pink Piano,

she started. Writing her own music is

almost as if it is a bad and good thing

located at 1015 Florida Avenue S in

where she continued, though it was

at the same time. A good song may

Lakeland.

all an accident to her, not something

come out of it, but at the same time,

that she intentionally wanted to do.

there is a reason for it being chan-

“It was a way for me to channel feelings whether it be anger or depression,” she said. “And then

been making enough to financially

me continue to write.’ And so that is

support herself and her family. In the end, like most other artists, she’s not in it for the money, she’s

for her emotions, with most of her

in it for the art and how it brings

songs being inspired by her own per-

joy and inspiration for other people,

sonal experiences, be it through real

especially her fans.

Sometimes she writes her music,

She hopes to continue performing live and giving back to the fans that

not because she wants to, but

have allowed her to continue her

because she’s currently feeling a cer-

career.

tain way and desperately needs to

visit her website at melissacrispo.com

Overall, while she hasn’t been able

‘Maybe I was onto something here let

life or how she’s feeling emotionally.

For more information about her,

bad.” to make a ton of money, she has

Her music thus serves as an outlet

Melissa Crispo will be performing

neled from a place, be it good or

it ended up being something like,

where it started.”

myself.”

“If it wasn’t for them, I would have

express how she feels, even if those

zero success, and that is what I owe

feelings are mixed.

it all to,” she said. “I want to continue

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Garden Bistro & Hollis Garden Lakeland Hidden Gem on Lake Mirror

By Elizabeth Morrisey Photos By Chris Douglas Garden Bistro by Hollis Garden

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Many sandwiches and salads are named after local lakes like the

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Greek Morton salad and Chicken Hunter salad.

Garden Bistro, a hidden gem

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she says. “I make and serve real food.”

One of the most popular menu

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SNAPSHOTZ Cherry Pocket Steak & Seafood Shak 3100 Canal Rd (863) 439-2031 Seafood, Full Liquor Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 11-4p Thu, Fri & Sat, Music 6-10p The Good Spot

3825 N. Scenic Hwy (863) 949-4243 Mon-Fri, $1 drafts 3-7p Tue, $2 Dom Bottles Thu, Ladies Night 7-11p Lunch Specials Darts, Pool Table JayBees Rest. & Lounge 8625 Hwy 60 E (863) 696-1901 Full Liquor Lunch & Dinner Open Mon-Sat Just One More Bar 112 E. Crystal Ave. (863) 223-8803 Mon, Tue, Thu, Poker 6p Thu, Ladies Night Fri & Sat, Karaoke 9p-1a Sun, Pool & Karaoke 4p Liar’s Lair Saloon Camp Mack River Resort 14143 Camp Mack Rd (863) 696-3863 Fri, Karaoke 8p Live Music Y’all Come Back Saloon 3230 State Rd 60 E (863) 676-5759 Taco Tues, $1 Live Music/Pool

RIVER RANCH Westgate River Ranch Saloon

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

Apple Lounge

2803 Recker Hwy (863) 291-0340 Happy Hr, Mon-Fri 11-7p Food Available; Daily Specials Mon, Pool Tourn Wed & Sun, Poker/Thu, Karaoke Ave. Bar by Arabellas 328 West Central Ave (863) 229-8142 Open Tue-Sat, 4p Smoke-Free Full Menu/Full Bar Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 300 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 293-9464 Full Liquor Sports Bar 30 Big HD TVs Mon Burger Special B-Pop’s Lounge 114 W Central Ave (863) 662-3853

Open Daily, 12 pm Beer & Wine Thu, Trivia

Sun, MimosaMania Fire Restaurant

325 W. Central Ave (863) 875-5544

Grape Expectations

535 Cypress Gardens Blvd Suite 150

(863) 318-8800 Wine Bar

Smoke-Free Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd Street SW (863) 291-0700

Craft Beer & Wine Smoke-Free

Food Truck & Live Music

Wed-Fri 4p, Sat-Sun 12p Harborside Restaurant 2435 7th St SW (863) 293-7070

Daily, Hpy Hr 3-6p

Sat, Live Band 6p-1a

Mon-Thu, Early Bird 3-5:30p

WINTER HAVEN

High Seas Lounge

A.J. Slammers

(863) 299-2233

508 Cypress Gardens Blvd.

16 SEPTEMBER 2018

(863) 875 5623

Waterfront Dining in Lk Shipp

7000 State Rd 544 Great Food/Drink Specials

Live Music

Idle Zone (At Lake May) 615 7th Street SW (863) 875-7949 Fri, Karaoke 8p Live Music Sports Packages/TVs Great Food; Lunch & Dinner Outside Lakefront Seating Jensen’s Corner Bar 100 3rd Street SW (863) 298-6755 Smoke-Free Outdoor Patio Thu, Live Music Jessie’s Lounge 118 3rd Street SW (863) 298-9815 Hpy Hr Mon-Fri, 4-7p Mon, Free Pool Wed, Big Ass Jam Night Live Music Weekly Office Pub & Lounge 1243 1st Street S (863) 293-4767 Happy Hr 12-7 Mon & Thu, Karaoke Tue & Fri, Poker 7p Sat, Poker 1p Pool Tables, Darts, Golden Tee Old Man Frank’s 1005 S. Lake Howard Dr (863) 294-9179 Happy Hour M-F, 11-7p Daily Specials Oyster Bar Sun, Live Music/$12 Bckts Sept 2, 1-5p Boat Regatta w/ Polk County Porch Pickers Past Time Lounge 1605 1st St S (863) 293-0027 Tue, Ladies Night Darts/Pool Table Winter Haven’s Bar Off The Chain 1560 Havendale Blvd NW (863) 299-5515 Fri, Bike Night w/DJ Redd; Biker Games, Chef Jeff Grillin’ Somewhere Sports Bar 5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 324-7524 Mon-Sat, Hpy Hr 3-6p w/Daily Beer Specials/Sports Packages Lunch Specials Mon-Fri Tanner’s Lakeside 1006 S Lake Howard Dr (863) 662-5948 Wed-Fri, 4p-cl/Sat-Sun11:30a Happy Hr Wed-Sun, 4-6p Wed, 1/2 price select wines Daily Food Specials

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"Hollis Garden was recently named one of the best places to spend the day in Lakeland." - From Page 14

sioner and mayor for 20 years. He encouraged her to move back to Lakeland after owning restaurants in other places such as Ferdinanda Beach and Missouri. And downtown Lakeland is where she wanted her restaurant to be. Right in her backyard is a lush botanical garden with neo-classical architecture known as Hollis Garden. It has beautiful patterned flower beds, public art and ornamental fountains. Hollis Garden was recently named one of the best places to

spend the day in Lakeland. The 1.2-acre site is within the historic district on E. Orange St. Many people take family photos there and classical music plays to soothe visitors. “It doesn’t get any better,” Reardon vsays. “I get the best view in Lakeland.” She is a huge advocate of downtown. “This is where everyone should be. Everything is close.” Garden Bistro, on the Lake Mirror side of the Magnolia Building, is open Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and for Sunday brunch 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 2018

By James Coulter

Mike Lee

From The Big MAX Morning Show

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MIke Lee

hen Eric Michaels, host of the Big MAX Morning Show on MAX 98.3 FM, turned 50 four years ago, his co-host, Mike Lee, gave him the greatest birthday gift ever: a comedy roast in his honor. Now Eric wants to return the favor for Mike’s 40th birthday with a comedy roast of his own, to be hosted at Lkld Live on September 22. The Comedy Roast of Mike Lee will celebrate the irreverent radio host’s 40th birthday by making him the recipient of irreverent comedy dished out by famed comedians including Devin Siebold, Jeff Jones, Alan Newcombe, and Greg “The Angry Texan” Perritt.

While Mike will be ridiculed for two straight hours, he’s eagerly looking forward to celebrating his roast with his closest friends—if not to inevitably have the chance to fire back at them. “It is kind of an honor that you get all of your close friends together and they give you a hard

time,” he said. “I am actually looking forward to that. I also get the last word. So I will be the last speaker of the night, and I will lay into every one of them and exact my revenge.” Since 2010, Mike has served as the better half of the radio host duo for the Big MAX Morning Show on MAX 98.3 FM. Prior to his current career in radio, he had spent 10 years after graduating college working the comedy circuit with a Texas production company. He later moved to Florida where he met Eric, who invited him to come on the show. The rest, they say, was history. “I wanted to be rich and famous, but then I

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- From Page 19 discovered radio, so there went those dreams,” he said. “[Eric] invited me to come on the show, and I wouldn’t go away. I was like the pimple on the buttock of MAX 98.3. Now I am a permanent fixture.” Eric was initially drawn toward his co-host due to his improv comedy training, which he felt would make him a great addition on the show. Mike started off as a guest before becoming a regular working on the show free for a year. What started as a part-time gig eventually became the full-time career that he has enjoyed for the past eight years. He has since proven to be a great addition to the show. When he first joined, the show was 44th in the ratings; now, it’s within the top three in all the ratings of the local Winter Haven/ Lakeland area, Eric said. Aside from the many energy drinks that he consumes in the morning, along with the motivation to not work a “real job”, the fun Mike has at his job every single day has kept him going for the past eight years. “It is a lot of fun getting to work with all the people, and we have a lot of fun on the show,” he said. “So this has been, for me, very fulfilling in my want and need to be in the spotlight at all times possible.”

Despite claims that “video killed the radio star”, the fact that those song lyrics fail to ring true nearly 40 years after the hit song was released proves that nothing has been able to kill radio—not television, not cassette tapes or CDs, and not even podcasts or satellite radio. “When there’s a hurricane, who are you going to turn to? You’re not going to turn to a podcast. You’re going to turn to local radio to find out who has the ice, the gas, and who is open and who is not,” Eric said. “We have that

immediate connection. You do not get that with a podcast out of Seattle.”

If you’re looking for breaking local news,

As for their future, even with most people predicting the death of radio, both Mike and Eric remain optimistic that their medium will continue to afford them a prosperous living as it continues to live on and prosper. Even with the advent of podcasts and satellite radio, local radio stations such as Max 98.3 continue to flourish. In fact, 93 percent of American adults listen to the radio every week while only 87 percent watch television, according to Business Insider. That means more people listen to the radio than watch television.

along with great music and comedy, check out Eric and Mike on the Big MAX Morning Show from 6 to 10 a.m. on MAX 98.3 FM.

And if you’re really looking for great comedy,

feel free to attend the Comedy Roast of Mike Lee on Sept. 22 at 8 p.m., hosted at LKLD Live at 202 N. Massachusetts Ave in Lakeland. Tickets are $10 for row seats and $25 for VIP seats. Purchase tickets at: lkldlive.com

For more information about the event, visit

the MAX 98.3 FM website at: max983fm.com

The Roast of Mike Lee

Saturday Sept. 22nd @ 8pm At Lkld Live in Lakeland For Reservations visit www.lkldlive.com

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

By Erica Smith

Nothing Gold Can Stay

1. Which group released a cover of “Heartaches” in 1961? 2. Who was Murray the K? 3. Which group released “The Pusher,” and when? 4. Name the America song that originally was called “The Desert Song.” 5. What song that contains this lyric: “Where, where did my innocence go? How, how was a young girl to know? I’m trapped, trapped in the spell of your eyes.”

himself in the 1978 Beatlemania film “I Wanna Hold Your Hand.”

Nature’s first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf’s a flower; But only so an hour. Then leaf subsides to leaf. So Eden sank to grief, So dawn goes down to day. Nothing gold can stay. — Robert Frost

1. What do The3. Steppenwolf, Average White in 1968. The song was I first encountered this beautiused in the 1969 film “Easy Rider,” along Band, Bay City Rollers and Simple ful poem in middle school and it with another Steppenwolf song, “Born to never crossed my mind that our Minds have in common? Be Wild.” chickens would bring to mind 4. “A Horse With No Name.” The group 2. Name the 1927 song that Elvis the poetry of Robert Frost. This considered it a novelty song and didn’t been a difficult month in our it to do as well as itwent did. Presley released in expect 1960 that to has little coop and we tearfully said 5. “A Little More Love,” by Olivia NewNo. 1 for six weeks.ton-John, in 1979. It was the 17th most goodbye to Scarlett of the famed ANSWERS “Twisted Sisters” who aptly grew 1. The Marcels. The song first came out in popular song on the Billboard magazine 3. How long was the single “Yesterinto her name with gorgeous 1931. list for that year. The song was used 27 feathers of garnet and gold. 2. Murray Kaufman was a DJ from the day Once More”? years later in the animated film “Monster breast 1950s to the ‘70s. He considered himself Many scientists provide chickthe 4. fifth Beatles, and even appeared as House.” What instrument did Marv Tarplin ens cannot have emotions related to life and death; however my play, and in which group? husband and I disagree. The COMMUNITY SNIPPET 5. Name the song that contains this silence of the songbirds and the chickens during her passing lyric: “So long boy, you can take my other was enough proof that animals Brian Regan: Live Comedy place, got my papers, I’ve got my are aware and mourn in their own behavior. The RP Funding Center is proud to Center Box Office, toll-free 888-397pay, SoBrian pack my be on The coop has still not recov0100, andand online atI’ll www.rpfundinghost comedian Regan and his bags ered from the trauma of losing center.com. “Live Comedy” tour on September my way ...” Scarlett. Charlotte, our flock lead21, at 7:30 p.m. September 21, 2018 @ 7:30pm Critics, fans and fellow comedians er still waits each morning for Answers RP Funding Center agree: Brian Regan is one of the most her sister. Unlike other animals, respected comedians in the counestablish a pecking order They allBrian, originated in Scotland. chickens try 1. with Vanity Fair calling and with the loss of Scarlett, the “The funniest stand-up alive,” and The country has produced a long list flock’s equilibrium is off kilter. Entertainment Weekly calling him, have tried to compensate with “Yourexcellent favorite comedian’s bands favorite of that often are mis- We extra treats but like humans, time comedian.” is the only way to mourn a loss in taken ashisbeing from England. Having built 30-plus year the barnyard. career on the strength of his material 2. “Are You Lonesome Tonight,” Recently, I made a batch of alone, Brian’s non-stop theater tour sugar cookies with the last of continuously fills the most beautiful released after his military service was Scarlett’s eggs. In baking, cookies venues across North America, visiting completed. The recording compawill produce the perfect crumb if close to 100 cities each year. Tickets go on sale April 6th at properly cream the sugar and ny didn’t really like it and thought it you 9:30 am. Ticket prices are $59.50, eggs to generate a perfect ribbon $48.50 (other fees may apply) and are before adding the flour. We are would go nowhere. available by visiting the RP Funding concerned this may be last of our 3. Very long. The 1973 “song” by SIGN UP FOR OUR NEW WEEKLY EMAIL NEWSLETTER AT WWW.TODAYANDTONIGHT.COM Richard Carpenter and John Bettis

hen’s eggs as they are reaching the last stages of their productivity. As I was mixing the cookie dough, I could not help but notice the richness of the yolks generated a perfect golden hue in the batter. The symbolic nature that these cookies were being baked for a baby shower was not lost in this moment. The richness our hens have provided to our lives was there reflected in the bowl of my stand mixer. Robert Frost beautifully writes, “nature’s first green is gold” and the meaning of this line has been widely interpreted. Some academics believe this line symbolizes the cycle of life as in what was once green has now burnished with age. While the literature has very different analysis, I am very sure zero professors would ever agree these words should resonate with backyard chickens. These birds can make you a little crazy and spouting comparative literature in the coop is just one more symptom. This poem also served as the backbone for the book and movie The Outsiders and was the inspiration for the pivotal line whispered on his death by Johnny to his pal Pony Boy urging him “stay gold.” We will never know the exact sentiment Frost was intending but we can be certain that all good things end. The secret to understanding the cycle of the life is to focus on the good and not on the end. As for our hen Scarlett, her memories will always be golden. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS info@todayandtonight.com SEPTEMBER 2018

January 22, 2018

ONOMATOPOEIA

POLK COUNTY’S

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

HAINES CITY BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S

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

LAKELAND

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S NORTH LAKELAND

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

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S SOUTH LAKELAND

Great Food! Great Sports! Great Family Fun! 40+ HD TV’s, NFL Ticket Sundays, NCAA Game Plan Saturdays. 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday. Coldest Beer In Town. Kids Eat Free Tuesdays & Sundays 4-8 pm. Now Featuring A Full Liquor Bar. Must Try: Our Delicious Fajitas and Awesome Burgers! 4810 South Florida Ave (863) 646-7757 www.beefobradys.com

CHAMPINO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Authentic homemade Italian cooking. Fresh, made to order meals for lunch and dinner. Happy Hour is 7 days per week from 3pm-7pm. Catering and big parties available and welcomed. New York style pizza, calzones, desserts! Try our Eggplant Parm 6617 N. Socrum Loop Rd. 863-937-8866 www.champinos.com

CHAMPS SPORTS BAR

Serving Polk County for over 19 years! Monday 5pm to 10pm 50¢ Tacos. Wednesday 5pm to 10pm 35¢ Boneless Wings. Friday Homemade New England Clam Chowder. Fresh food specials all weekend! Not your typical sports bar! Follow us on Facebook! 6645 S. Florida Ave. #14 863-647-5900 www.champstogo.com

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CHEF T’S GARDEN GRILL

JAY BEES RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

HARBORSIDE

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

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

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

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

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

LAKE WALES BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S Polk County’s largest family sports pub. Happy Hour M- Sat. 4pm to 7pm. 2-4-1 cocktails all day everyday. See Website for full menu. Kids eat free Tuesdays. Must Try: Over 20 Flavors of Wings 19598 US Hwy 27, 863-679-1975 www.beefobradys.com

CRAZY FISH Land mark eatery in Lake Wales. Fresh fish never frozen. Fun and casual atmosphere. Lunch and dinner menu with daily specials. Mon. 4pm to 9pm. Tues. - Saturday 11:30am to 9pm. Closed Sun. Must Try: Shrimp or Fresh Grouper 802 Henry St., Lake Wales (863) 676-6361

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

HARRY’S OLD PLACE Get your Fresh Fix at Harry’s Old Place. Huge selection of fresh fish including shrimp, scallops and mussels in addition to char-grilled steaks, chicken and pasta entrees. Craft beers, eclectic wines and tempting appetizers along with a great children’s menu. Less than a mile from Legoland. Like Facebook for weekly specials. We have mobile catering, Tallulah’s Table by the Sea for private parties and events. Must Try: Fish in a Bag 3751 Cypress Gardens Rd., Winter Haven 863-324-0301 www.harrysoldplace.com

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

SOMEWHERE SPORTS BAR Enjoy great food, great games and great times in a family-friendly atmosphere. As your sports headquarters, ESPN, NFL & MLB ticket available on 14 flat screen TV’s. Daily lunch specials Mon-Fri from 11-2 pm only $5.99. Open 7 days a week. Appetizers, Sandwiches, Wraps, Salads, Burgers, Pizza & Wings. Full liquor with Happy Hour Mon-Sat from 3-6 pm. Must Try: Jumbo Wings & Pizza 5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 324-7524

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SEPTEMBER 2018

SEPTEMBER CONCERT CALENDAR SATURDAY, SEPT 1

WEDNESDAY, SEPT 5

JOSH BLEVINS BAND

FEAST IV EYES w/

(Old Man Frank’s, WH)

DREW LAW AND

ANDY SHREEVE

EMILY JONES

(Frescos, LKD)

(LKLD Live, LKD)

GRUMPY

BIG ASS JAM w/JIM

(Ybor Lounge, LKD)

AND JUDY

FUNKY SOUL BAND

(Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

(Johnny G’s, LKD) SOUTHERN LEGACY (New Grove Lounge, DUN) DEAN JOHANESEN (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) VEGAN ZOMBIES (WH Bar Off the Chain, WH) COSCULLUELA (Hard Rock Live, ORL) SISTER HAZEL w/TONY LUCCA/TRAE PIERCE & THE T-STONES (House of Blues, ORL)

STEPHEN ALLEN GRIFFITHS (Swan Brewing, LKD)

THURSDAY, SEPT 6 ACOUSTIC DOSE (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) MOURNIN’ BISCUITS (Swan Brewing, LKD) KRIS OPEN JAM

OAKLEE BOYZ, TROY THOMPSON BAND (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) EUGENE SNOWDEN (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) T MIKE & DUKE (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) WONDERLAND (New Grove Lounge, DUN) HARRIS-BARONE JAZZ (Fire Restaurant, WH) 1039 REVOLUTIONS; GREEN DAY TRIBUTE (LKLD Live, LKD) HILL’N HORNSBY2p THE HUMMINGBIRDS7p (Swan Brewing, LKD) I-4 NORTH (WH Bar Off the Chain, WH) RISING UP ANGRY wsg

(The Pink Piano, LKD)

SKARZ, DRASTIC FALL,

(Leo’s Live/Ybor, LKD)

(Johnny G’s, LKD)

ANI AND PATTY

GREAT AMERICAN SUICIDE

SUNDAY, SEPT 2

FRIDAY, SEPT 7

SUNDAY, SEPT 9

POLK COUNTY

AGGIE ROAD

MOAT WANTED

PORCH PICKERS 1p/ ACOUSTIC DOSE 5p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) LUBECK (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) BLIND SIGHTED (Idle Zone, WH) DREW WILLIAMS (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH)

(New Grove Lounge, DUN) LAURIES & RUSTY WRIGHT

(Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) SKIP FRYE

(Swan Brewing, LKD) KOLT 45

(Apple Lounge, WH) PAUL SIMON

(Amalie Arena, TMP)

G-EAZY w/LIL UZI VERT

wsg TY DOLLA $IGN, YBN

MONDAY, SEPT 3 FERNANDO, THE VOICE (Palm Garden Center, WH)

TUESDAY, SEPT 4 ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD) LOW VOLTAGE (Apple Lounge, WH)

NAHMIR, MURDA BEATZ AND P-LO

(Midflorida CU Amph, TMP)

SATURDAY, SEPT 8 O-55 BAND (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) PARTRICK RENNEY 3p/ SOUTHERN LEGACY 8p (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

24 SEPTEMBER 2018

(Old Man Frank’s, WH) T MIKE & DUKE (Swan Brewing, LKD) WONDERLAND (Caribbean Bay, WH) JOHN FRINZI

THURSDAY, SEPT 13 SG WOODS (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND

WILEY & PAUL MAZZ.

(New Grove Lounge, DUN)

(Swan Brewing, LKD)

FRIDAY, SEPT 14

(LKLD Live, LKD)

WILEY & PAUL JOHNSON

JIM THOMAS 2p/LAURIE

THOMAS WYNN AND

And RUSTY WRIGHT 7p

THE BELIEVERS wsg

(Swan Brewing, LKD)

FRANKIE THACKER

PASSING THRU

(Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

(The Pink Piano, LKD)

POWER SURGE

THE BLUE ROOSTERS

(New Grove Lounge, DUN)

(WH Bar Off the Chain, WH)

SOFA KINGS (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) GOERGE MORRIS AND

A-V PROJECT & THE

DAVID DOWDY

FRANCHISE PLAYERS

WORSHIP BAND

(Frescos, LKD)

(Central Park, WH)

TAYLOR DAYNE, EXPOSE,

BRIAN SUTHERLAND

STEVIE B, LISA LISA, TKA

wsg NICK NACE

K7 wsg NU SHOOZ, COM-

(LKLD Live, LKD)

PANY B, PRETTY POISON,

A&V PROJECT

GEORGE LAMOND

(The Pink Piano, LKD)

(Amalie Arena, TMP)

ALMOST THERE

DIERKS BENTLEY wsg

BROTHERS OSBOURNE

(Apple Lounge, WH)

AND LANCO

GIRL ON FIRE (WH Bar Off the Chain, WH) CARLOS VIVES

ACOUSTIC DOSE

(Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) HIGHWAY STARZ

(Old Man Frank’s, WH)

SATURDAY, SEPT 15

THE GRATEFUL ALIVE

JOSH BLEVINS BAND

(Grove Roots Brew Co, WH)

(Tanner’s Lakeside, WH)

FALL OUT BOY wsg

BLAKE FREE 2p/ (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

(Midflorida CU Amph, TMP)

SUNDAY, SEPT 16

SCORPIONS

BIG ASS JAM w/JIM

ALMONDY BROWN, POLAR (Johnny G’s, LKD)

(Lundyville Music Hall, ADL)

RUMOR HAZIT 8p

AGAINST MY WILL wsg

SUMMER, COMIN HOME

THE LARIAT BAND

WEDNESDAY, SEPT 12 AND JUDY

PICKUP ARTISTS

THURSDAY, SEPT 20

(Amalie Arena, TMP)

(Amway Center, ORL)

(Lundyville Music Hall, ADL)

BLUES BROTHERS TRIB

TUESDAY, SEPT 11 PAUL SIMON

(Tempo 1930, WH)

BRASS HEART BAND;

(Amway Center, ORL)

(Apple Lounge, WH)

THE ACOUSTIC STAGE

(Lundyville Music Hall, ADL)

(Grove Roots Brew Co, WH)

LUBECK

T MIKE & DUKE 7p

MACHINE GUN KELLY/ GYM CLASS HEROES (Amway Center, ORL)

T MIKE & DUKE 1p/ TREVOR BYSTROM

WEDNESDAY, SEPT 19

MELISSA CRISPO wsg

DUO 4p/HUNTER SMITH

JAMIE MUMMEY

AND JILL’S CASHBOX 7p

BIG ASS JAM w/JIM

(The Pink Piano, LKD)

(Grove Roots Brew Co, WH)

(Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

AND JUDY

(Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

(Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND

(Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) OZUNA

(Amway Center, ORL)

FRIDAY, SEPT 21 RUMOR HAZIT (New Grove Lounge, DUN) MICKENZIE

(Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) GEORGE MORRIS AND THE LARIAT BAND

(Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) FERNANDO, THE VOICE

(Consulate Heath Care, WH) RUSTED

(Ybor Lounge, LKD) SOUTHBOUND

(Apple Lounge, WH) I-4 NORTH

(WH Bar Off the Chain, WH) GAME OF THRONES LIVE CONCERT

(Amalie Arena, TMP)

SATURDAY, SEPT 22 RED HOT ROOSTER

(Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) ACOUSTIC DOSE

(Old Man Frank’s, WH) TAVERN KINGS

(New Grove Lounge, DUN) WONDERLAND

(Mulligan’s Sports Bar, BTW) HARRIS-BARONE JAZZ (Tempo 1930, WH)

WELL WORN SHOES (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) RANEY WADE

(The Pink Piano, LKD)

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Melissa Crispo JADED (WH Bar Off the Chain, WH) OTHERWORLD wsg CODA CUTLASS, THE PROSECUTION, A DYING LIGHT (Johnny G’s, LKD) STEPHEN ALLEN GRIFFITHS (O’Brian’s Irish Pub, P CTY) NIALL HORAN wsg MAREN MORRIS (Midflorida CU Amph, TMP)

SUNDAY, SEPT 23 FREE WHISKEY BAND (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) SOUTHERN BLEND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) MARCUS BRIXAS (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH)

THURSDAY, SEPT 27 PAUL MAZZ TRIO (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL)

FRIDAY, SEPT 28 AGGIE ROAD (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) THE LEGENDARY JC’S (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) ALMOST THERE (New Grove Lounge, DUN) HARRIS-BARONE JAZZ (Lakeland Loft, LKD) TREVOR BYSTROM (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) FERNANDO, THE VOICE (Life Care Center, WH) RUDTY WRIGHT BAND (LKLD Live, LKD)

TUESDAY, SEPT 25

SOUTHERNDIPITY

ED WRIGHT

(Idle Zone, WH)

(Ybor Lounge, LKD) LUBECK (Apple Lounge, WH)

Wednesday, Sept 26 BIG ASS JAM w/JIM AND JUDY

VEGAN ZOMBIES (Apple Lounge, WH) LADY ANTEBELLUM AND DARIUS RUCKER wsg RUSSELL DICKERSON (Midflorida CU Amph, TMP)

JOSH BLEVINS BAND

(New Grove Lounge, DUN) HARRIS-BARONE JAZZ (Tempo 1930, WH)

THE HUMMINGBIRDS

(Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) CRAIG BRENNER & CO.

ACOUSTIC DOSE (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

PICKIN’ IN THE PARK (Central Park, WH)

(The Pink Piano, LKD)

SATURDAY, OCT 6

(Johnny G’s, LKD)

(Old Man Frank’s, WH)

SUNDAY, SEPT 30

(LA’s Midway Saloon, LA)

THE BREW CRUE BAND

MOST WANTED BLOODY JUG BAND

SOUTHERNDIPITY

LAURIE & RUSTY WRIGHT

SOUTHERN LEGACY

DEAN JOHANESEN

(Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) (Old Man Frank’s, WH) MELISSA CRISPO

(Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) THE GRATEFUL ALIVE (Swan Brewing, LKD)

TUESDAY, OCT 2 STEPHEN ALLEN GRIFFITHS

(Swan Brewing, LKD) (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH)

SUNDAY, OCT 7 SOUTHERN BLEND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) BLACKWATER (Idle Zone, WH) BULLET BOYS AND

(Apple Lounge, WH)

ENUFF Z NUFF w/5

WEDNESDAY, OCT 3

AGAINST MY WILL,

STAR HOOKER, SKARZ,

BIG ASS JAM w/JIM

20 SHADES, GREAT

(Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

(Johnny G’s, LKD)

AND JUDY

THE ACOUSTIC STAGE

(Lundyville Music Hall, ADL)

SATURDAY, SEPT 29

THURSDAY, OCT 4

BRIAN RIVERS

I-4 NORTH

(Grove Roots Brew Co, WH)

(Old Man Frank’s, WH)

STEEL HORSE BAND

(Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

FRIDAY, OCT 5

(Taste of the Ridge, HC)

AMERICAN SUICIDE

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Arts, Crafts, Festivals & Expos

SEPT 6

– Main Street WH Ladies Night Downtown. Thurs, 5:30-8:30 pm Ladies Night Out Downtown Winter Haven Thursday Night Sept 6. This is a FREE event, come to the corner of 3rd and Central grab a map of participating downtown business who will be open from 5:30-8:30 offering shopping, dining and cocktail specials!

SEPT 6

– After Hours at the Museum. The Polk Museum of Art will be open until 8 pm the first Thursday of every month starting in September and will host a Curator Tour at 6:00 p.m. Join Dr. Alex Rich, Curator & Director of Galleries and Exhibitions, for an in-depth tour of the Museum galleries, providing art-historical and curatorial insight about one of our current exhibitions. Located Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St, Lakeland. Thurs, 5-8 pm. Free.

SEPT 6

– FREE Wellness Event. Trinity Medical Group is hosting a FREE Wellness Event. There will be several health screenings by local companies, fun games, refreshments & prizes! You do not have to be a patient of Trinity to attend this event. Everyone is welcome! Located 550 Pope Ave NW, Winter Haven (located in same building as Owl Now). Thurs, 9-12 pm.

fun under the sun on Lake Eloise on the Chain of Lakes in Winter Haven. Sat, 12-4 pm. FB @ChainLifeWinterHaven for details.

play and more! rpickles@auburndalefl.com for more info. FB@auburndalecitycon

SEPT 8

SEPT 15

– Central Florida Health Expo. Located beside the farmers market. This is a rain or shine event. Come and enjoy: Free health screenings, Healthcare education, Blood donation. Health Insurance information and enrollment available. This event is free to the public. Everyone is welcome! Located by the Downtown Farmers Market, 20 North Market Street, Lk Wales. Sat, 9-1 pm. Contact Juanita Halter, Central Florida Media Group: (863) 248-7537 or juanita@ centralfloridamediagroup.com

SEPT 8

– Art Lab at Polk Museum of Art. Held on the second Saturday of each month, participants are introduced to one of the Polk Museum of Art’s exhibitions in a fun, entertaining and accessible manner through hands-on learning for all ages and skills. Labs are led by professional artists or art educators who engage participants in creating their own piece of artwork through a wide array of art mediums, techniques and connecting conversations. Located Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St, Lakeland. Sat, 10:30-12 pm*. Cost – Free; Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. *A 30-minute tour of the main exhibition will be given preceding workshops at the Museum. Tours begin at 10am. PolkMuseumofArt.org

SEPT 8

& 9 – Repticon FIRExpo 2018. Reptile event featuring vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages, and merchandise as well as live animal seminars and frequent free raffles for coveted prizes. Exciting, educational, family-oriented fun for everyone! Located at the RP Funding Center (formerly Lakeland Center). Sat, 10-5 pm and Sun 10-4 pm. Cost – Adults $10, Kids 5-12 $5, Under 5 is free. Repticon.com for more info.

SEPT 13

- Thursday Squared Food Truck Rally. Presented by Downtown Lakeland. 20+ food trucks line up around Munn Park to sell their unique cuisine every second Thursday, 6-9 pm. Located downtown Lakeland, 201 E. Main Street. Call for more info.

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SEPT 14

– Lakeland First Friday. First Friday is one of the most popular recurring events at Historic Munn Park in Downtown Lakeland. September theme is Dog Days Downtown. Join us for 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, locally-owned restaurant or retail establishment. Fri, 6-9 pm. – The Flotilla. Hosted by Chain Life Winter Haven. Come by boat, canoe, paddleboard, personal watercrafts or rafts to listen to a live band while floatin’ with friends. Enjoy

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– Point of View Gallery Talks at Polk Museum of Art. Held on the second Friday of each month, lunchtime tours of Polk Museum of Art are conducted by respected members of the Polk County art community and museum staff. Located Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St, Lakeland. Fri, 12-1 pm. Cost – Free; Preregistration is required. Space is limited. PolkMuseumofArt.org & 15 – CityCon. Hosted by the City of Auburndale. Located throughout the downtown Auburndale area. Celebrity panel, vendor show, movie night, kids zone, cos-

– Cypress Gardens Ski Show. Free ski show. Concessions available. Bring a blanket or chair for seating. Located MLK Jr Park, Lk Silver, Winter Haven, Sat, pre-ski show 5 pm and main show 6 pm.

SEPT 15

& 16 – Original Lakeland Gun Show. Hosted by the Lakeland Rifle and Pistol Club. Best and largest gun show in the Southeast. 350 display tables of modern, antique and military weapons, guns, blades and so much more. Convenient opportunities to buy, sell, or trade. Free appraisals are also available. Located at the RP Funding Center (formerly Lakeland Center). Sat, 9-5 pm and Sun, 9-3 pm. Cost - $12 (17 yrs and older), Free for youth ages 16 and under; must be accompanied by an adult. Lakelandgunshow.com for more info. (*Concealed weapons classes available both days; 10 am & 2 pm. Call to register (863) 371-6111.)

SEPT 16

– 11th Annual Pampering Event at BELK. This year’s theme: “May the Force Be With You” Star Wars Cancer Awareness Event. Come and visit many vendors who are there to pamper & educate you while you are going through the challenges of cancer or know someone who could benefit. This is an upbeat event with a fall fashion show of survivors. We are very excited to say we have a special guest appearance by the “501st Legion Characters.” Thank you again to Spectrum Studio who will be cutting 8” of hair for your favorite charity. Located BELK in Citi Centre, 253 Citi Centre St, Winter Haven. Sun, 11-3:30 pm.

SEPT 17

– Chow Down Food Trucks. Every 3rd Monday of the month Chow Down Food Trucks is bringing in the A-Team of Florida’s best Food Trucks heading to Central Florida’s Lake Wales. Come join us and have dinner and dessert from the best South Florida gourmet food trucks! Every meal is freshly prepared and cooked to order. Bring your appetite, lawn chair, sit back and relax! Located Lake Wailes Park/Gazebo, 499 E Park Ave, Lake Wales. Mon 5-9 pm. Call (863) 678-4128 ext 270 for more info.

Kentucky Avenue to create a special ambiance on the street. Win up to $500 worth of Downtown Gift Certificates–the More You Shop, the More Chances You Get to Win! Five prizes are available to be won: one $250 gift card, one $150 gift card, and three $50 gift cards. Free valet is available with a minimum purchase of $25 or more at any Downtown retail shop or restaurant. Childcare available for school-aged children. You must register in advance. Check the website DowntownLKLD.com for more details as well as a list of all the retail specials, sales, and fun activities with participating merchants. Fri, 5-8:30 pm. Contact Brittany Melson for more info: bmelson@ ldda.org

SEPT 21

- Main Street Bartow Friday Fest. A downtown street party, third Friday each month, featuring a live band, food & beverages, open car cruise-in, and activities for children. Different theme each month. Located E. Main Street, Bartow. Fri, 6-9 pm.

SEPT 21

to 23 – Earthdance Florida. An annual family friendly festival promoting peace, environmentalism, and humanitarian rights through art, music, dance, prayer, activism and education. This year’s theme: Plant Peace, Plant Roots, Grow Love. Earthdance Florida has a longstanding history of benefiting both local and global communities. Within our global community of sharing peace with dance, Earthdance Florida is creating a themed landscape tale where people can come together to be co-creators in our story that heightens our creativity, brings us closer together, transforms our lives, and awakens our souls. Everyone is a part of our story. From the performers, to our staff, vendors, presenters, and participants we are all a part of our creative endeavor. Located at Triple Canopy Ranch, 16950 Co Rd 630, Lake Wales. Cost - $79$159. Contact Belinda (941) 374-1723 for more info. Earthdanceflorida.org

SEPT 21

to NOV 2 – Sad Tropics Art Exhibition. A site-specific multimedia installation and first collaborative exhibition with the Polk Museum of Art at FSC, Sad Tropics will be produced exclusively by New Orleans artists and Florida natives Cristina Molina and Jonathan Traviesa. Inspired by Claude Levi-Strauss’ book title Tristes Tropiques, this exhibition focuses on the psychological landscape of paradise, the topics, and mythology of Florida. Through photographic murals, videos, and a themed installation at the Polk Museum gift shop, the artists will celebrate and critique the eccentricities of their Floridian inspiration. Located at the Melvin and Burks Galleries at Florida Southern College.

SEPT 22

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

– Suncoast Credit Union SwantoberFest. The Lakeland Chamber is proud to introduce Lakeland’s only Oktoberfest-themed celebration! Like a traditional Oktoberfest, our event is held in September with sights, sounds, and tastes Bavarian-inspired. This community-wide event is free to attend and feature a business expo as an opportunity for member-investors to engage directly with the community in a family-friendly setting. VIP passes will be available for an extra-special experience, including a Childs VIP pass! Think Root Beer Garden, sponsored by Got Candy & More! Activities include Germanstyle competitions, treasure hunt, and live music. Located Munn Park, Downtown Lakeland. Sat, 5-10 pm. Free community event! Swantoberfest.com for more info.

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SEPT 18

– Girls Night Out Lakeland! Enjoy live music at various locations on North

– Bok Tower: Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day. Enjoy compli-

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mentary admission on this national celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Complimentary admission vouchers will be available for download beginning August 15, 2018 at the Smithsonian Magazine event page. Located Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales. Sat, 8-5 pm.

SEPT 23

– Florida Wedding and Bridal Expo. Central Florida’s largest bridal expo. Bridal fashion show. Vendor discounts. Food and cake tasting. Table design ideas. Bridal dressing room. Workshops and prizes. Sun, 1-5 pm. Located at the RP Funding Center (formerly Lakeland Center). Flwbridalexpo. com

SEPT 29

– Plantae Orchideum. Please join us for an Orchid Sale with the legendary R.F. Orchids, one of the great orchid nurseries - not only in Florida, but around the world. R.F. Orchids has been mentioned in Time Magazine, National Geographic, the New York Times, Southern Living, Casa y Estilo, and many local and regional newspapers and magazines. We are honored that they are bringing their quality orchids to Lakeland. Located Hollis Gardens, 702 E Orange St, Lakeland. Sat, 10-4 pm. Free to attend. Call (863) 834-2280 or more info on R.F. Orchids plants: www.rforchids.com.

SEPT 29

& 30 – Lakeland/ Polk County Home & Garden Show. Located in Sikes Hall at the RP Funding Center (formerly Lakeland Center). Sat & Sun, 10-5 pm. rpfundingcenter.com

OCT 6

– Lakeland Cardboard Boat Challenge & Lakes Festival. collaborative event with Lakes Education/Action Drive, City of Lakeland, FL - Government, Lakeland Vision, Inc., and Lakeland Clean & Beautiful. This event brings people in the community to the lake for a fun activity at the lake while having the opportunity to learn more about alternative water sources, water quality, storm water runoff, water conservation, Floridafriendly yards, and littering. Located Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland. Sat, 8:30-12 pm. Tickets available at Eventbrite. www. lakeseducation.org for more info.

OCT 6

to 28 – 7th Annual Fox Squirrel Corn Maze. This fun, annual tradition features an awesome corn maze, pumpkins for sale, a hayride, exciting games, and the chance to enjoy the great outdoors! Mouth-watering BBQ, Cuban sandwiches, and tons of fun festival food will be available – including strawberry shortcake, roasted corn, kettle corn, boiled peanuts, shaved ice, honey, and more. Talented independent vendors will be on hand with crafts, jewelry, pumpkin painting, balloon art, and more. Most vendors are cash only! No ATM on site. Located Single R Ranch, 3002 Charlie Taylor Rd N, Plant City. Sat & Sun, 10-5 pm. Cost - $11 18 yrs & older, $10 3-17 yrs, 2 & under free. $2 off for military w/ID. Foxsquirrelcornmaze.com for more info.

OCT 6

& 7 – Bartow Chalk Walk Festival. Bartow’s Chalk Walk in the Park, is Polk County’s first professional Chalk Art event. Although this art form is new to most countries, it has a long tradition in Europe and is thought to have originated in Italy during the 16th century. A new generation of “street painters” who travel from city to city, and festival to festival, creating chalk artwork that hardly lasts longer than the handful of days required to create them, is alive and well all over the globe. Event also features a craft beer garden, Live entertainment, food trucks and trendy vendors. Located Fort Blount Park, W Davidson St, Bartow. Sat & Sun, 10-4 pm. Free to

attend. Call (863) 640-1024 for more info.

OCT 12

– Wine & Cheese at the Park. Presented by Haines City Chamber of Commerce and the City of Haines City. Enjoy wine & cheese samples, vendors, food trucks and live entertainment by Hunter Smith. Located at Railroad Park, 502 E Main St, downtown Haines City. Fri, 6-9 pm. Tickets are $30. Call 863-422-3751 for more info.

Markets, Antique Fairs & Car Shows Main Street Bartow Farmers’ Market – Wednesdays. The Farmers Market vendors offer a wide variety of products including produce, dips and soup mixes, jams, jellies, pickles, honey, pies, candied apples, relishes, pecan and peanut brittle, and crafts. Food vendors available. Located Fort Blount Park at the corner of Main Street and Broadway Ave, Bartow. Wed, 10-2 pm. Facebook@BartowFarmersMarket Farmers Market at Visitor Information Center – Thursdays. Featuring a variety of vendors offering local produce, handmade crafts and more. Located at Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center, 101 Adventure Court, Davenport (by US Hwy 27). Thurs, 9-3 pm. Lakeland Cruiser’s Car Club – Fridays. Weekly open car show. Come on down to show off your vehicle! Guests will enjoy New, Old, Experimental, Antique, Ancient, Two-Wheelers and Rat Rods. Free registration, trophy’s, door prizes, “share-the-wealth” drawing and 50s/60s music. Money raised benefits the Florida Baptist Children’s Home. NEW location Big Lots parking lot 4233 South Florida Ave, Lakeland. Fri, 5-9 pm. Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market – Saturdays. We have an exceptional variety of local vendors who offer fresh produce, seafood, pastries, breads, desserts, local honey, artisans, and crafts, to name a few. We are part of the FAB (Fresh Access Bucks) program that assists those in the SNAP/EBT program by encouraging healthy behaviors by making fresh, local produce more affordable and accessible to SNAP customers (formally known as food stamps). Stop by the Market Information Booth for more details! Located N. Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. Sat, 8 am-2 pm

SEPT 8

- Downtown Bartow Antique Fair & Collectibles Market. Held the 2nd Saturday of each month, antique vendors set up along the sidewalks in downtown Bartow. No charge for public; $20 for vendors. Located E Main Street, Bartow. Sat, 9 am-1 pm.

SEPT 8

– Auburndale Classic Car Show. The second Saturday Cruise In. Located Downtown Auburndale. Sat, 4-8 pm. Free.

SEPT 8

& 22 – 2nd & 4th Saturday Markets In Downtown Winter Haven. FREE community events, family and pet friendly. More than 50 local vendors offering: fresh & organic greens, raw local honey, food trucks, kettle corn, antiques, art painting, jewelry, all natural & organic body care products, wooden furniture, balloon artists, facial paintings, local crafts, fair trade, baby dresses, third party networks, non-profit, local businesses, cold treats, jams & jellies, baked goods, cottage products, live music, book signing, and much more! Located downtown Winter Haven, 41 5th ST NW, Winter Haven. Sat, 9-3 pm.

SEPT 8

& 22 - Lake Wales Farmers’ Market. The Lake Wales Farmers’ Market features locally grown produce and more on the 2nd/4th Saturday of each month. Located Park Ave & Stuart Ave, Lk Wales. Sat, 9-1 pm.

SEPT 15

- Uptown Yard Sale & Flea Market. Bartow’s monthly Uptown Yard Sale & Flea Market is held on the 3rd Saturday of each month, along the 300 block of East Main Street in downtown Bartow. Sat, 8-1 pm.

SEPT 22

- Lake Wales Car Show. Display of custom, classic, street rods, & antique cars and trucks in Historic Downtown Lake Wales on the 4th Saturday every month. Stroll and admire the cool antique, custom and classic cars of yesteryear while enjoying music, enchanting shops, and the unique restaurants of charming downtown Lake Wales. Located East Stuart Ave, Lk Wales. Sat, 4-8 pm.

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

SEPT 8

– Live at the Gardens: 0-55 Show Band. Enjoy the 17th annual summer music series bringing an eclectic mix of Folk, Latin Jazz, Oldies, Dixieland Jazz, Irish and Contemporary music to the air-conditioned comfort of the Bok Tower Gardens Visitor Center select Saturdays. Composed of the area’s most talented musicians ranging in age from 40 to 80, the O-55 Show band has been delighting audiences for more than 20 years. Relive classics from the Great American Songbook as this group presents an evening of Jazz, Big Band, Broadway and more. Located in visitor center at Bok Tower. Concert tickets - $30; arrive early to enjoy dinner at Blue Palmetto Café. Sat, 7:30-9 pm. boktowergardens.org

SEPT 13

to OCT 14 – The Little Mermaid. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea. Located Theatre Winter Haven, Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven. Thurs-Sat, 7:30 pm. Sun, 2:30 pm. Tickets – Adults $28, Students $25. Theatrewinterhaven.com

SEPT 14

to 30 – Shrek The Musical. Everyone’s favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar-winning, smash hit film, bringing all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage. Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre. Located Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S Lake Ave, Lakeland. Fri & Sat, 7:30 pm. Sun, 2 pm. Tickets – Adults $24, Seniors (55 & up) $22, Students (17 & under) $17. Lakelandcommunitytheatre.com

SEPT 18

- Tribute Tuesday Series: Tribute to Jimmy Buffett. The Best of Theatre Winter Haven is a tribute show celebrating the extraordinary volunteer artists and shows that have appeared on the Theatre Winter Haven stage. Included will be highlights of the past season (The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mamma Mia) and a preview of songs from the 49th season (The Little Mermaid, Titanic). Join us for an entertaining evening of popular theatre songs and lesser known gems performed by faces you know and love from our main stage musicals! Located Theatre Winter Haven, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven. Tues, 7:30 pm. Cost - $30 Adv, $32 Day of. theatrewinterhaven.com

SEPT 21

– Brian Regan Comedy Tour. Critics, fans and fellow comedians agree: Brian Regan is one of the most respected comedians in the country with Vanity Fair calling Brian, “The funniest stand-up alive,” and Entertainment Weekly calling him, “Your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian.” Located in the Youkey Theatre at the RP Funding Center (formerly Lakeland Center). Fri, 7:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets - $52.50, $42.50 plus parking. RPFundingCenter.com

SEPT 27

to 30 & OCT 4 to 7 – Cat On A Hot Tin Roof. Greed, suppressed desires, and desperate hopes for the future of a southern family in crisis. Set in the Mississippi Delta plantation home of Big Daddy Pollitt, the play examines the relationships among members of Big Daddy’s family, including his son Brick and his wife Maggie (the cat). Part of the 2018-2019 Festival of Fine Arts Series presented by Florida Southern College. Located Loca Lee Buckner Theatre, Florida Southern College. Thurs-Sat, 7:30 pm and Sun 2:30 pm. Cost – Adults $18, Students $9. www.flsouthern.edu/visitors/ festival-of-fine-arts/ffa-events.aspx

SEPT 28

– Under the Stars Concert Series at Lake Eva. Featuring C’Nergy Entertainment to kick off this new series. Performing at the band shell this six-piece band will deliver an extraordinary show, taking your experience to the next level with a crowd-pleasing, dynamic concert. Also enjoy food trucks, and beer available for purchase. Free event and open to the public. Located Lk Eva Park, Haines City. Fri, 7:30-9:30 pm.

SEPT 29

– Florida Dance Theatre’s Peter Pan with the ISO. Escape to Neverland as Florida Dance Theatre & The Imperial Symphony Orchestra brings Peter Pan to the city of Lakeland. With original choreography and live music, be prepared for a magical evening for the entire family. This whirlwind adventure of epic proportion will be the first full-length collaboration of both Lakeland’s professional performing arts organizations. Located Branscomb Memorial Auditorium, Florida Southern College, Lakeland. Sat, 7-9:30 pm. Tickets Adults $25, Students $15. Call (863) 688-3743 or LkldPerformingArts.com for more info.

Charity Events & Golf Tournaments

SEPT 7

– Cookies and Cocktails. The Republican Club of Lakeland is hosting an evening dedicated to the memory and legacy of the late John Hugh Shannon, featuring food, cocktails, entertainment, and cookies! Proceeds will go to the John Hugh Shannon — Continued Page 28

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info, 863-299-1616 or Susan@mealsonwheelspolk.com

Memorial Scholarship. Visit www.lakelandgop. com for more information and details on how to contribute to the scholarship endowment. This is a nonpartisan event. All are welcome! Located at Lone Palm Country Club, Lakeland. Fri, 6:30-9 pm. Tickets - $745. Call (863) 6604218 for more info.

OCT 4

SEPT 13

to help raise money for the Center and the

– Wine for

Wisdom. Polk

State College Foundation’s signature event will continue the World Tour by celebrating the sumptuous food and fine wines of The

Mediterranean! This highly anticipated event

raises money to benefit student scholarships. The Boyer Building Corporation will be the

presenting sponsor for the eighth year in a row for this incredible dining experience. The night will be carefully sculpted by a master

– Mr. Central Florida.

Central Florida Speech

and Hearing Center holds a major fundraiser with a friendly, competitive spirit titled Mr.

Central Florida. Gentlemen in the community

give of themselves for the well-being of others patients we serve. The contestant that raises

the most… wins the title of Mr. Central Florida and official bragging rights! This year’s event focuses on “Celebrating Manly Men”. Don’t

miss this fun-filled, entertaining, and sometimes hilarious fundraiser! Tickets are $65

includes sit-down dinner. Table sponsorships

are also available. For more info, www.mrcentralflorida.com Located at Haus 820, 820 N

Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland. Thurs, 6 pm.

by all. Sure to be a sellout once again, this

OCT 4

event will be held in the Health Center on the

case their best fares by registering a booth

chef and sommelier, who will both pair items to maximize the savory pleasures enjoyed

Winter Haven Campus. For more information regarding sponsorship information, please contact the Polk State College Foundation at 863.297.1071 or email Kristie Tapley at ktapley@polk.edu.

SEPT 20

– Celebrate Winter Haven:

An Annual Tradition. This celebration is a night to revel in all things Winter Haven! We will award the 93rd annual Citizens of the Year Banker’s Cup Awards, honor the small and large business of the year and have a few surprises throughout the night. In keeping with tradition, the evening will include a reflection of the past year from the Chamber Board Chairman Adrian Jones of Merlin

– Taste of the Ridge.

Presented by Haines City

Rotary. Restaurants/ Food Vendors can showand providing food to the public. Featuring live entertainment by Steel Horse Band. Located Lake Eva Event Center, 799 Johns Ave,

Haines City. Thurs, 6-9 pm. Tickets $30; www. eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-the-ridge-tickets Call 863-439-4981 for more info.

OCT 10

– WHPEP 3rd Annual Celebrity Lip Sync

Battle. Presented by Saddle Creek Logistics Services. Event features six local celebrities,

battling against each other through two rounds of epic lip sync performances! Our panel of

judges will select award winners, and you will determine the People’s Choice Award spon-

sored by Straughn & Turner PA. The evening will be rounded out with complimentary wine tasting sponsored by the Victor Smith Law

Entertainments, USA who will pass the gavel

Group, complimentary beer or non-alcoholic

Peterson & Myers, P.A. Located Nora Mayo

event is a fundraiser for the Public Education

6-9:30 pm.

Cypress Junction Montessori Charter School.

to incoming Board Chairman Kevin Ashley, of

beverages, hors-d’oeuvres and desserts. The

Hall, 500 3rd St NW, Winter Haven. Thurs,

Partnership of Winter Haven (PEP) and

SEPT 21

– Main Street

Winter Haven:

Bourbon & Blues. Please join us for a night of Live Blues, Bourbon Tasting, Great BBQ,

Located Theatre Winter Haven, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven. Wed, 6 pm.

Tickets are $50; includes performance, dinner

and wine tasting. Celebritylipsyncbattle.com for more info and tickets.

Beer and Cocktails. You won’t want to miss

the silent auction! Live blues, a bourbon tast-

Sports in Polk

mocktail all included in your ticket. Premium

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ing, BBQ, craft beer, wine, and a signature bourbon selections available for purchase.

MSWH thanks you for your support! Located at the Gram Parsons Derry Down, Winter

Haven. Fri, 6-10 pm. MainStreetWH.com for tickets.

SEPT 21

– Meals on

Wheels 11th

– Tour de Tow. Bartow’s annu-

al cycling event offers a 17-mile family fun

ride, 35-mile road tour, and 65-mile road tour through southern Polk County’s scenic back

roads. Breakfast and lunch will be served to all registered riders. This cycling tour is suitable for a variety of skill levels and rest stops will

Annual Fundraiser. Silent auction and dinner

offer plenty of fluids and food for refueling.

provided by Longhorn Steakhouse and Olive

$25, $35, $40. Trish Pfeiffer (863) 640-1024 for

fundraiser featuring Brass Heart Band. Dinner

Located 180 S Central Ave, Bartow. Cost -

Garden. Located Lake Ashton Clubhouse

more info. Hakuapp.com to register.

Ballroom, Lake Ashton, 4141 Ashton Club Dr,

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©inserted. 2015 King Features Synd., Inc. spices their are culture. Using marinades on hot Vegetable peppers and My special based Roasted herb combinations was created by the Indians Croustade recipe is a crowd-pleaser. and the West African Cormantee -- who also It’s a great appetizer or side dish for were called Maroons, the name given to slaves folks who aren’t vegetarians, a lovely who escaped the plantations -- to flavor and main course for those who are, and preserve a variety of meats. Jerk marinade is a delicious way to ingredients: form a bond with composed of four main Scotch new friends and old. Bonnet peppers, whole allspice berries, scallions (also called green onions or spring ROASTED VEGETABLE onions) and thyme. For best results, the meat CROUSTADE should marinate in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 Tohours. Roast the Vegetables: After thedivided jerk spices, the 1 marinating cup oliveinoil, meat3should slowly be smoked over a low red potatoes, scrubbed andfire. Using pimento (allspice), apple, mesquite or quartered hickory chipssquash, providessliced an intense 2 wood yellow intosmoke that will permeate the meat slices and create an au1/2-inch-thick thentic jerk flavor. The wood chips should be 10 Brussels sprouts, halved soaked in water for at least 30 minutes before 4 green onions, root ends placing them on the coals. This slow smoking removed method also makes the meat moist and tender. 1 large carrot, cut into way 1/2-inch Jerk marinades are a wonderful to add spice and pieces a touch of the Caribbean to your 2 celery roots, peeled, barbeque menu. This recipe for Jerktrimmed Pork uses and marinade cut into recipe; 1/2-inch pieces the traditional however,

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1. Combine the oil and vinegar in a small bowl. Stir in the green onions, garlic, peppers, bay leaves, peppercorns, cinnamon, allspice, pepper and nutmeg. 2. Trim any excess fat from the pork chops. Place pork chops in a re-sealable plastic bag. Pour the spice mixture over them, coating each chop well. Put the bag of pork chops in a baking pan and place in the refrigerator to marinate for up to 24 hours, turning once or twice every four hours. the chops to comemix to room temIn3. Allow a large bowl, togethperature before grilling. Heat the grill until the er the whipped cream cheese, tofu, coals are somewhat white with ash; the flame Parmesan, mayonnaise, Italian seashould besalt low. and Placepepper the chopsuntil on the grill and soning, smooth. cover with the lid. Grill for 5 to 10 minutes per Refrigerate for 30 minutes to blend side, until the chops are no longer pink in the flavors. Mix the cooled, roasted vegecenter. Serves 4 to tofu 6. cream filling until tables with the

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• Back to school hack: Dry-erase markers work on glass. That means the bathroom mirror, your daughter’s vanity, a photo frame or any other glass surface can be used to write notes on. Try chalk markers, too; they’re vibrant and colorful, plus opaque enough to be seen with any background, and they clean up with water.

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