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Summer is ending. The days are getting shorter. The air is getting cooler. October is right around the corner--and with it brings a lot of great annual fall events.
Now adding into the mix of events to look forward to, the city of Auburndale’s CityFest has been moved to October – previously a springtime event now in its third year. With live musical performances, arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, and even a ski tournament, it’ll be sure to offer big fun for the whole family and along with weather.
This year’s CityFest headliner is the very popular group Diamond Rio, the chart-topping, award-winning country band that will be playing many of its hit songs, including its #1 hit single “Meet in The Middle.”
The event will also feature two other bands which will be announced on the City of Auburndale’s website. Stay tuned for event updates and more details!
Auburndale CityFest will be hosted at Lake Myrtle Sports Complex. With more than 250 acres, this venue is big enough to offer plenty of big fun, from food trucks and arts and crafts vendors to live concerts, bounce houses, and a touch-a-truck event.
Yes! Truck fans young and old can go up to their favorite vehicle and touch it with their own hands: dump trucks, pickup trucks, fire and police vehicles, and even trucks from TECO and Duke Energy.
There will even be a barefoot skiing tournament. That’s right! The 2024 IWWF World Barefoot Championships will be hosting a tournament at Lake Myrtle. It will be the largest tournament in the championship, with more than 100 athletes from 10 different countries arriving to compete at Auburndale’s 2,000-foot-long
ski lake. For more information, https://2024barefootworlds.com
For the past three years, the City of Auburndale has been hosting its annual CityFest to bring both residents and visitors together in the city for a great time. Best of all, the event is free and open to the public. Everyone is invited, and everyone can enjoy free family-friendly fun with free music, games, and other activities. Food trucks will also be on-site.
Previously, the annual event had been hosted in the spring. However, as spring showers often forced them to put an end to their festivities early, they decided to host this year’s event in autumn, explained Cody McGee, Director of Parks and Recreation.
“We are trying to beat the spring rains,” he said. “Hope this year’s will stay dry. Each year we had to shorten an hour our final act because of rain. So being in October, we are hoping to get clear skies that evening. So, we are excited about it.”
Each year has been growing, to the point where the event moved to the city’s sports complex to better facilitate it, McGee said. The city has high expectations for this year’s event, and they hope it will prove to be even bigger and better, he said.
“Our numbers are growing each year,” McGee said. “We are looking for big crowds. It is on one of our big soccer fields with a ton of room. It is a free event, which is something we love...So we are excited to see what this year brings us and see how the crowd grows. We are pumped.”
Growing crowds have likewise reflected a growing city. Over the past three years, the City of Auburndale has experienced real population growth. With more and more people arriving in the city, CityFest is sure to show them
everything they can come to love from their hometown.
“Auburndale has grown three or four thousand residents since the first event,” McGee said. “Last year, Polk County had over 23,000 new residents, so Auburndale has grown like all the other cities. CityFest is an opportunity to have fun on a level that isn’t just sports, so we are excited about it. We hope everyone comes out and has a great time. We want to see everyone smiling and enjoying themselves.”
Auburndale CityFest will be hosted on Sat. Oct. 12 from 4 PM to 9:30 PM at Lake Myrtle Sports Complex, located at 2701 Lake Myrtle Park Rd, Auburndale, FL 33823. For more information, visit the city website: https:// auburndalefl.com/cityfest/
ABOUT AUBURNDALE
Located north of Winter Haven and east of Lakeland, Auburndale is a small town that has been steadily growing along with the rest of Polk County. In 2000, they had a population of roughly 11,000; nearly 20 years later, that number has grown to more than 15,000.
“Historic and quaint Auburndale is one of Central Florida’s smaller cities, but it definitely has a lot to offer,” its city website states.
The town certainly has much to offer, including one of Florida’s best RV resorts (Camp Margaritaville Auburndale), a racecar track (Auburndale Speedway), a bustling flea market that hosts free circus-style shows (International Market World), and its 250-acre sports complex with eleven soccer fields, nine baseball fields, and the Florida Sports Hall of Fame.
ABOUT DIAMOND RIO
Originally The Tennessee River Boys, this country band changed its name to Diamond Rio in 1989. Since then, they have released plenty of chart-topping hits, including “How Your Love Makes Me Feel,” “One More Day,” and “Meet in The Middle,” which allowed them the honor of becoming the first country music group in history to reach No. 1.
Their music has sold more than 6.8 million albums, surpassed more than 1.05 billion global streams, and charted twenty Top 10 singles, fifteen Top 5 singles, and seven No. 1 singles. They have also supported many humanitarian causes, allowing them to raise more than $1 million for non-profits and receive the Minnie Pearl Humanitarian Award.
Special to T&T Magazine
For the first time, Disney on Ice invites families to step inside the magical adventures of Walt Disney Animation Studios Frozen, the #1 Animated feature of all time, and Disney Animation's Encanto, the 2022 Academy Award® , BAFTA®, and Golden Globe® Award winner for Best Animated Feature, as they come to life like never before. This adventure on ice transports fans into two of the most popular Disney films as audiences can sing-along to their favorite songs while embracing world-class ice skating, aerial acrobatics and more when the show comes to Lakeland playing RP Funding Center on October 5, 2024!
Audiences will see Anna, Elsa, Mirabel, and the Madrigal family live, as well as fan favorites Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald, Goofy, and many more. Narrating the captivating story of Frozen is Olaf, the lovable snowman who likes warm hugs and all things summer. Astounding ice-skating transports families to Arendelle to be a part of Anna's adventure to find Elsa, whose icy powers unleashed an eternal winter. Kristoff and Sven take fans
along as they encounter wintry conditions in a race to bring back summer. After a very Frozen adventure, audiences will journey to a vibrant town in the mountains of Colombia where they will meet the Madrigals, an extraordinary family who live in a magical casita in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. Mirabel tells the tale of her amazing family and her journey to save the casita, her enchanted family home, alongside her sisters: Isabela, whose perfection radiates with her ability to make plants grow and flowers bloom with every step, and Luisa, with the gift of super strength that she uses to help her village move buildings and reroute rivers.
For the first time live, fans can witness Tia Pepa, who can control the weather with her emotions; her husband Felix; their daughter Dolores, with her gift to hear; and Bruno, the mysterious and misunderstood Madrigal family member whose visions foretold the future. In the end, audiences will learn that everyone has their own gifts, magical or not, and being true to yourself and loving those around you is what makes you special. YOU are the magic!
WHEN: Saturday, October 5
11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
WHERE: RP Funding Center 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland, FL 33815
TICKETS: Family friendly ticket pricing available - tickets can be purchased online at Tickets. com or in-person at the venue Box Office.
*Ticket pricing is subject to change based on market demand.
"FAMILY FUN WITH ELSA AND MIRABEL" CHARACTER EXPERIENCE
Glide and dance your way into the worlds of Frozen & Encanto with music and dancing alongside Elsa and Mirabel, celebrating the amazing gifts that make each of us unique. Enhance your Disney On Ice show ticket with a preshow Character Experience that includes games, storytelling, crafting and interactive time with Elsa and Mirabel. Bring your personal device for photo opportunities.
NOTE: Each guest (ages 2 and up) must have both a Character Experience ticket and a Disney On Ice show ticket to attend; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Polk State prepares for 38th annual FallFest
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The smell of pumpkin spice and cinnamon brooms might not be in the air quite yet, but it’s not too early for vendors to reserve their spot for Polk State College’s 2024 FallFest.
For nearly four decades, the annual event has been a staple of the community. This year’s event on Polk State’s Winter Haven Campus takes place on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This will mark the event’s 38th year. Last year, more than125 locals, businesses, and College clubs set up booths across campus with exciting, seasonal, and innovative homemade arts, crafts, and products.
“FallFest is one of Polk State’s signature events that people look forward to every year,” said Nancy Lozell, Program Manager for The Arts at Polk State. “The unique crafts, the activities, the way people flock to our Winter Haven Campus – there’s nothing quite like it.”
The event is free and open to the public with fees from craft booths going to the Polk State College Foundation to benefit the College’s deserving students. The Foundation supports the College’s educational mission in many ways, including establishing scholarships and purchasing equipment for students.
The event will also feature family-friendly activities such as games, haunted houses, bounce houses, shows, and presentations from local law enforcement and EMS. Polk State College clubs and athletics programs will also participate in the event to raise money for their organizations by hosting different activities and food sales.
The Chain O’ Lakes Big Band and Polk State Jazz Ensemble headline this year’s entertainment. The event will also feature performances from local student dance teams, choirs, and musicians. Last year’s event featured the first FallFest Car Show.
For $60, vendors will be assigned a booth on campus. Limited spots are available inside the Student Center for $70. For business vendors looking to promote their business, the cost is $100.
Registration for a booth will remain open until Oct. 8. Click here to register for FallFest. For more information, contact Lozell at 863.297.1050 or by emailing fallfest@ polk.edu.
ABOUT POLK STATE COLLEGE
Located in Winter Haven, Florida, and established in 1964, Polk State College is a multi-campus institution serving more than 14,000 students with Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science, Associate in Arts, and Associate in Science degrees, as
well as 9,000 individuals in a wide range of certificate and workforce training programs. The College also operates three charter high schools.
Polk State’s advantages include small class sizes; hands-on learning; dedicated faculty; day and night classes; online options; affordable tuition; excellent financial aid; and a diverse community and vibrant student life, including fine arts opportunities, clubs, and intercollegiate athletics.
• When he’s not busy predicting the weather at Gobbler’s Knob, PA, America’s most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, lives in the town Library with his wife, Phyllis.
• LEGO has an underground vault with every set ever made.
• Though he’s today regarded as one of history’s greatest orators, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. received a “C” in public speaking while a student at Crozer Theological Seminary.
• Prior to the invention of the internet, Nintendo employed game counselors whom players could ring for advice and assistance with navigating a game.
• Through the years, folks have come up with euphemisms for pooping, but surely Icelanders rank among the top contenders with “ad tefla vid pafann,” roughly translatable as “playing chess with the pope.”
• Kea parrots spread warbles when they’re in a good mood, making them the first known non-mam-
mal species to communicate with infectious laughter.
• Theodore Roosevelt’s daughter Alice, who was generally known for being a bit of a handful, had a pet snake named Emily Spinach that she enjoyed toting about the White House in her purse and taking out at unexpected moments.
• Actor Bela Lugosi was buried in full Dracula costume.
• The White House Press Briefing Room was built over what used to be an indoor swimming pool, installed for Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933.
• Female cicadas have been known to confuse the roar of power tools for mating calls, sometimes swarming people using lawn mowers.
• In 2016, a church in Colombo, Sri Lanka, accidentally printed the lyrics to Tupac Shakur’s rap hit “Hail Mary” instead of the Catholic prayer of the same name, in the booklet for a Christmas carol service.
Golden Rule, Golden Ticket
“Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.”
- Matt. 25:40 (KJV)
When I became old enough to vote, my mother advised me to vote for politicians whose policies aligned with Christian values. Sadly, my departed mother would likely not be proud I’m taking her advice this election. In fact, she most likely would be turning in her urn.
Because I will not be voting for the presidential candidate supported by most Evangelical Christians. I will be voting for Kamala Harris. Both she and Tim Walz are better exemplars of Christian values than the man currently being propped up as the Second Coming of Christ.
And let’s be clear: both Harris and Walz are Christians.
Harris is a Baptist, even if her mother was Hindu and her spouse is Jewish. If anything, her interfaith heritage has allowed her to better empathize with people outside her faith—something quite consistent with a religion whose founder once held up a Samaritan as an example of a good neighbor.
he lived up to Christ’s teachings to care for the poor by supporting policies to protect his state’s most vulnerable. He cut taxes for the middle class, passed paid family and medical need, cut costs for prescription medication, and, perhaps his proudest achievement, provided free breakfast and lunch to children in public schools.
“So, while other states were banning books from their schools, we were banishing hunger from ours,” he said.
Kamala, meanwhile, has an equally impressive track record. As a criminal prosecutor, she protected women and children from their abusers, and as attorney general, she protected homeowners from foreclosure, veterans and students from fraud, and workers from stolen wages.
Her reason for doing all this? She was taught “to never complain about injustice, but to do something about it.” That lesson motivated her career, with her core belief being that “a harm against one of us is a harm against all of us” and that “no one should be made to fight alone” because “we are all in this together.”
1. GEOGRAPHY: How many lakes are in the Great Lakes Basin?
2. MOVIES: What is the little girl’s last name in the film “Matilda”?
3. TELEVISION: What is the name of the teacher on the animated kids’ series “The Magic School Bus”?
4. LITERATURE: In which historic period is Jack London’s novel “Call of the Wild” set?
5. U.S. CITIES: Which city’s nickname is “City by the Bay”?
6. ANATOMY: How much of the human body is made up of water?
7. SCIENCE: What is heliology?
8. HISTORY: Which world leader’s birth name is Jorge Mario Bergoglio?
9. ASTRONOMY: In what year did a U.S. astronaut land on the moon?
10. ENTERTAINERS: Which famous actor who starred in “The Notebook” was once a member of “The Mickey Mouse Club”?
Walz, meanwhile, is a proud member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church, an affirming and egalitarian congregation dedicated to upholding Christ’s teachings about love and tolerance by supporting LGBT affirmation, racial equality and equity, tolerance, and inclusion.
Walz’s faith shone strongest during his DNC speech, when he affirmed his commitment to upholding Christ’s main commandment to love your neighbor as yourself:
Such steadfast devotion to justice allows her to uphold God’s expectation for mankind, as laid out in Micah 6:8, which is “to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God.”
About 60%.
San Francisco, California.
1890s Klondike Gold Rush.
“That family down the road, they may not think like you do, they may not pray like you do, they may not love like you do; but they are your neighbors, and you look out for them, and they look out for you. Everybody belongs, and everybody has a responsibility to contribute.”
Of course, like any good politician, his actions always spoke louder than his words. As Minnesota’s Governor,
When my mother told me to vote for politicians who supported “Christian values”, she, like many conservative Christians, meant politicians who oppose abortion and gay marriage. However, this election, I plan on voting for politicians who support real Christian values, as laid out in Christ’s Corporal Works of Mercy in his Sermon on the Mount: feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, visit the sick and prisoners, and give alms to the poor.
That’s why I’m voting for Harris and Walz.
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
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 1
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: Oct 10, Nov 14)
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,
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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 14
7 Rivers Water Festival. This family friendly, interactive event hosted annually by the City of Winter Haven, Polk County Utilities, and the City of Lakeland. It presents the larger picture of water stewardship and engages the community in protection of local natural resources. Utilities, organizations, and vendors team up to present memorable ways of maintaining quality of life while lessening environmental impact through responsible water stewardship and environmental awareness. Located at MLK Jr Park, Lake Silver, Winter Haven. Sat, 11-4 pm.
SEPT 17
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: Oct 15, Nov 19)
& 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
Sept 27
to 29 - Just Between Friends. Consignment event geared towards children’s clothing. Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 10-6pm; Sat 10-4 pm and Sun, 9-3pm. Tickets - $6, Kids 12 & under free. www.jbfsale.com and www.rpfundingcenter.com
OCT 4
Oct First Friday. Head to Downtown Lakeland on the first Friday of every month for First Friday; new theme each month. This month is Cookie Carnival. 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 fam-
ily-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: Nov 1 USO Dancing Under the Stars, Dec 6 Holiday Spectacular)
OCT
11
17th Annual Oktoberfest. Hosted by Main Street Winter Haven and event with an option to buy a tasting ticket for $30 to try and array of craft & German beers. There will be German Food options as well as a free Stein Hoisting Contest! Located downtown Central Park, Winter Haven. Fri, 6-9 pm. www.mainstreetwh.com
OCT
12
Plant Pop Up in Munn Park. Plant and Garden-related vendors will be bringing their verdant wares to help customers spruce up their Fall gardens. This Downtown Lakeland event will be taking place in conjunction with the Downtown Farmers Curb Market on Kentucky Ave. Located Downtown Lakeland, Munn Park. Sat, 8-3 pm.
OCT 12
Polk State College FallFest. Annual event featuring a craft show, Kids Zone, music, Pumpkin Patch, food, the Haunted House, and more. Located at the Winter Haven Campus. Sat, 9-3 pm.
OCT 12
Auburndale’s CityFest. 3rd annual event at Lake Myrtle Complex. Live music, toucha-truck, food trucks, game zone, barefoot tournament. Music headliner: Diamond Rio. Lake Myrtle Sports Complex, Auburndale. Sat, 4-9 pm. Free event. www.auburndalefl.com/ cityfest
OCT
26
2024 Kiwanis Central Florida Food & Spirits Experience. Come Trick or Treat at the
Biggest Adult Halloween Party in Florida! Sample Delicious Food and Adult Beverage Offerings from Many of Your Favorite Restaurants, Bars and Distributors. Chances to Win, Including Costume Cash Prizes, Dancing, Live Music from B. Haven, Online Silent Auction and More! 21+ event. Guests will be carded, so be sure to bring your photo ID! Sat, 4-7 pm; VIP 3 pm. Sponsorships available. Tickets - $75, VIP $100. www.floridafoodandspirits.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.
SEPT 8
& 22 - 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: Oct 27) https:// www.margaritavilleresorts. com/camp-margaritaville-rv-resort-auburndale/resort
SEPT 8
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
SEPT 19
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.
SEPT 20
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
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 collec-
tively 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
OCT 5
Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto. Step inside the magical adventures of Disney’s Frozen and Encanto as they are brought to life like never before at Disney On Ice! Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, invite your family and friends to sing along to your favorite songs and celebrate the power of love and courage. Located at the RP Funding Center, George Jenkins Arena, Lakeland. Sat, 11 am, 3 pm and 7 pm. Doors open 1 hr prior to each show. Tickets $24-$45 plus parking. www. RPFundingCenter.com
OCT
26 & 27 – Don Quixote & Giselle. Presented by Odesa National Academic Theater. Ballet: twonight event. Sat, Don Quixote and Sun, Giselle. Located at the RP Funding Center, Youkey Theatre, Lakeland. Sat & Sun, 8 pm. Tickets $35-$86 plus parking. www.RPFundingCenter.com
Charity Events & Golf Tournaments
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
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 Library Bartow
165 S Central Ave (813) 796-0477
Wine, Sangria, Beer
Charcuterie
Wed & Thu, Hpy Hr 4-7p Sat, 25% off Wine Btls
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 6-8p Thu & Sat, Live Music 6-8p 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
Laugh Out Lounge 19 3rd Street NW Wed, Thu, Sun 5-10p Fri & Sat 5-11p
Comedy Club/Bar Beer/Wine winterhavenlol.com Obscure Wine Company 276 W Central Ave (863) 268-6555 Mon-Thu 12-10p Fri-Sat 12-11p, Sun 12-8p 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 Classic/Craft Cocktails
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
Oct 12, Saving Lives Matters Oct 19, Pumpkinpalooza
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
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 4
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
GREG REDDING (Cherry Pocket, LW)
THURSDAY, SEPT 5
TONY KNIGHT
(Tanners Lakeside, WH)
PABLITO SWAY
(Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)
WILL WILLIAMS (Cherry Pocket, LW)
FRIDAY, SEPT 6
PHEONIX 5
(Lucky’s Sports Bar, LKD)
TMIKE & DUKE
(Twisted Prop, WH)
LAURA THE SINGER
(The Social Lounge, WH)
HIGHWAY 41
(Apple Lounge, WH)
MICAH MADORE DUO
(Dade Cty Brew House, D CTY)
SMOKEPOINT
(Swan Brewing, LKD)
ADRIENNE RICHARDS 1p/
AUSTIN HOOKS 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW)
DON OMAR
(Amalie Arena, TMP)
THE BLACK HONKEYS (Hard Rock Cafe, TMP)
SATURDAY, SEPT 7
RYAN JOYCE 1p/
ATOMIC CHERRY
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
HIGHWAY 41
(Tanners Lakeside, WH)
TMIKE & DUKE
(Cypresswood Pub, WH)
JIM N JUDY DUO
(Union Taproom, WH)
DAN SMITH 2p/
BULLY FOR YOU
(Swan Brewing, LKD)
BLAKE FREE BAND (Ducky’s Dockside, HC)
MITCH STEWART 1p/
RANDY SULLENS 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW)
SUNDAY, SEPT 8
BEN & TRAVIS 1p/
CONSPIRACY THEORY 6p
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
FREE WHISKEY DUO (Tanners Lakeside, WH)
CHAIN O’ LAKES BIG BAND (American Legion #8, WH)
MR ENC, NORA’S BREAKFAST CLUB, BAD SCI-FI (Union Hall, LKD)
JIM N JUDY DUO (Kimbers Bar & Grill, WH)
KEITH ROBINETTE (Swan Brewing, LKD)
MIKE MONTS DE OCA 12p/
DAVID BRIMER 5p (Cherry Pocket, LW)
MONDAY, SEPT 9
ROGER KARR (Cherry Pocket, LW)
TUESDAY, SEPT 10
ADRIENNE RICHARDS
(Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
KATIE & JOE (Cherry Pocket, LW)
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 11
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) BLAKE FREE (Cherry Pocket, LW) TWENTYONE PILOTS (Kia Center, ORL)
THURSDAY, SEPT 12
CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE; MEATLOAF: BAT OUT OF HELL (RP Funding Center, LKD)
TONY KNIGHT (Tanners Lakeside, WH)
PABLITO SWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) STICK & DITTY
(Swan Brewing, LKD)
DON BURNS (Cherry Pocket, LW)
KORN wsg
GOJIRA & SPIRITBOX (MidFlorida CU Amphi, TMP)
FRIDAY, SEPT 13
MOMS NIGHT OUT
(Old Man Frank’s, WH) APRIL RED
(Lucky’s Sports Bar, LKD)
LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR
863 BAND
(Tanners Lakeside, WH)
SON D’BARRIO
(Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC)
LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH) SOUTHBOUND
(Apple Lounge, WH)
LAURIE & RUSTY WRIGHT (Dade Cty Brew House, D CTY)
EVIL BILL & THE STRUGGLE BUS
(Swan Brewing, LKD)
JOEY KIRKLAND 1p/ FORT LONESOME 6p
(Cherry Pocket, LW)
CIGARETTES AFTER SEX (Kia Center, ORL)
SATURDAY, SEPT 14
DARRA RAQUEL 2p/ TWIZTED 7p
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
RED HOT ROOSTER
(Tanners Lakeside, WH)
TONY KNIGHT
(Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC)
ANDY SHREEVE
(Swan Brewing, LKD)
JIM N JUDY DUO
(Ducky’s Dockside, HC)
BLAKE FREE BAND (Leo’s Live, LKD)
LUCK OF THE DRAW 1p/ RYAN JOYCE 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW)
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)
ALMOST THERE
(Tanners Lakeside, WH)
KAYLEY BISHOP (Union Hall, LKD)
JIM N JUDY DUO (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)
BLAKE FREE BAND (Twisted Prop, WH)
WILL WILLIAMS 12p/ GREG REDDING 5p
(Cherry Pocket, LW)
MAXWELL wsg
JAZMINE SULLIVAN & OCTOBER LONDON (Amalie Arena, TMP)
SILVESTRE DANGOND (Kia Center, ORL)
SUNDAY, SEPT 22
RYAN JOYCE 1p (Old Man Frank’s, WH)
SUMMIT KINGS (Tanners Lakeside, WH)
BANDA MS (Kia Center, ORL)
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
NO IDEA
(Lucky’s Sports Bar, LKD)
B. HAVEN (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH) SPANKIN’ SADIE (Apple Lounge, WH) SUBLIMINAL DOUBT; NO DOUBT/GWEN STEFANI TRIB (Union Hall, LKD) 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) RUSTIC REUNION (Tanners Lakeside, WH)
JEFF VITOLO & THE QUARTER MILE REBELS (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) ADAM DOLEAC (Wild Greg’s Saloon, LKD) BLAKE FREE BAND (Swan Brewing, LKD)
TUESDAY, SEPT 24
ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
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
THE LINEUP w/ MICKENZIE PEISHER wsg BEARTOE & JOHN LEE WYATT (Balmoral Event Center, HC)
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 ON THAT NOTE
(Lucky’s Sports Bar, LKD) STELLA BEATS (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH) RUNNING RECKLESS (Apple Lounge, WH) WILD CHILD; TRIB JOURNEY/HEART (Union Hall, LKD)
JIM N JUDY DUO 1p (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)
JIM N JUDY DUO 7p (Front Page Brewery, BTW) PROPER (Swan Brewing, LKD)
SATURDAY, SEPT 28
JIM N JUDY DUO 2p/ SOULSHINE PREACHERS 7p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) NVR2L8
(Lucky’s Sports Bar, LKD) SMOKEPOINT (Tanners Lakeside, WH)
RUSTY WRIGHT BAND
(Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC)
B. HAVEN
(Grove House Grill, BSN PK)
ANDY SHREEVE 1p/ JAKE BUSH 6p
(Camp Margaritaville, ADL)
JIM THOMAS
(Swan Brewing, LKD)
DRAKE WHITE
(Wild Greg’s Saloon, LKD)
SUNDAY, SEPT 29
BEN & TRAVIS 1p/ AGGIE ROAD 6p
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
JOEY FOLEY
(Tanners Lakeside, WH)
B. HAVEN
(Twisted Prop, WH)
LAKELAND PUNK ROCK (Swan Brewing, LKD)
JIM N JUDY DUO (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)
TUESDAY, OCT 1
MICKENZIE PEISHER
(Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
WEDNESDAY, OCT 2
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME
(Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
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)
TMIKE & DUKE (Meals on Wheels/Nora Mayo, WH)
THE MARLEY BROTHERS (MidFlorida CU Amphi, TMP)
SATURDAY, OCT 5
SPANKIN’ SADIE 6p
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
DUKE BURR 1p/ ANDY SHREEVE
(Camp Margaritaville, ADL)
JIM THOMAS (Swan Brewing, LKD)
WILD CHILD; HEART TRIB
(Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC)
NICKI MINAJ
(Amalie Arena, TMP)
KIDZ BOP
(MidFlorida CU Amphi, TMP)
SUNDAY, OCT 6
JOEY FOLEY 1p/ CONSPIRACY THEORY 6p
(Old Man Frank’s, WH) DIVAS OF SOUL TRIB
(Lake Eva Event Center, HC)
CHARLI XCX & TROYE SIVAN (Kia Center, ORL)
TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE
(Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)
TUESDAY, OCT 8
ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
WEDNESDAY, OCT 9
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
THURSDAY, OCT 10
PABLITO SWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)
KIRK FRANKLIN wsg KIERRA SHEARDKELLY (Amalie Arena, TMP)
FRIDAY, OCT 11
LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH) FOR KING + COUNTRY (Amalie Arena, TMP)
SATURDAY, OCT 12
DIAMOND RIO
(Lake Myrtle Park, ADL)
RYAN JOYCE (Old Man Frank’s, WH)
JIM N JUDY DUO, KOREY KETCHUM, MICKENZIE PEISHER, POWERHOUSE,
BLAKE FREE BAND, TWIZTED, SPANKIN’ SADIE (Tanners Lakeside, WH) OAK HILL DRIFTERS (Swan Brewing, LKD)
B. HAVEN (Grove House Grill, BSN PK)
SUNDAY, OCT 13
B. HAVEN (Twisted Prop, WH) YANDEL (Kia Center, ORL)
TUESDAY, OCT 15
MICKENZIE PEISHER (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
WEDNESDAY, OCT 16
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
JADE & DUKE (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)
PESO PLUMA (Amalie Arena, TMP)
THURSDAY, OCT 17
PABLITO SWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)
MYKE TOWERS (Kia Center, ORL)
FRIDAY, OCT 18
LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH)
JASON OWENS (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)
SOTO & BIELER (Union Hall, LKD)
TMIKE & DUKE (Twisted Prop, WH)
SATURDAY, OCT 19
CARIN LEÓN (Amalie Arena, TMP)
SUNDAY, OCT 20
RYAN JOYCE
(Old Man Frank’s, WH) CHAIN O’ LAKES BIG BAND (American Legion #8, WH)
CAMILO (Kia Center, ORL)
BRANDON LAKE wsg BENJAMIN WILLIAM HASTINGS (Amalie Arena, TMP)
TUESDAY, OCT 22
ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
WEDNESDAY, OCT 23
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
THURSDAY, OCT 24
PABLITO SWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)
SABRINA CARPENTER wsg GRIFF (Kia Center, ORL)
CARLY PEARCE wsg
KARLEY SCOTT COLLINS (Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)
FRIDAY, OCT 25
LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH) B. HAVEN (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)
SABRINA CARPENTER wsg GRIFF (Amalie Arena, TMP)
SATURDAY, OCT 26
HIGHWAY 41 (Old Man Frank’s, WH) SMOKEPOINT (Swan Brewing, LKD) B. HAVEN (Rum Fest/RP Fund Cntr, LKD)
TUESDAY, OCT 29
MICKENZIE PEISHER (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
WEDNESDAY, OCT 30
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) MAVERICK CITY MUSIC w/TASHA COBBS AND JWLKRS (Kia Center, ORL)
THURSDAY, OCT 31
PABLITO SWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) MAVERICK CITY MUSIC (Amalie Arena, TMP)
FRIDAY, NOV 1
LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH) CARIBBEAN CHILLERS; JIMMY BUFFETT TRIB (Camp Margaritaville, ADL) CHRISTIAN NODAL (Kia Center, ORL)
SATURDAY, NOV 2
KEYSOUNDSOUL (Wine Walk/Bok Tower, LW)
ATTENTION
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!
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. Who wrote and released “Turn the Page” in 1973.
2. Which artist released “Let’s Get It On”?
3. Who wrote and released “Summer in the City”?
4. Which artist wrote and released “When Doves Cry”?
5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Please lock me away and don’t allow the day, Here inside where I hide with my loneliness.”
ANSWERS
1. Bob Seger. It was released on the Silver Bullet Band’s “Back in ‘72” album but was never released as a single until 1976.
2. Singer-songwriter Marvin Gaye,
• To fix a hole in drywall that requires a healthy helping of joint compound, you can cut a piece of screen slightly bigger than the hole and tack it to the inside of the drywall. You also can wad up a piece of aluminum foil and shove it in the hole, pressing it in a bit to create a recess for the compound. The foil will keep the compound at the site of the hole, allowing it to set up instead of fall down.
• “I recently did a little work on my car, and afterward I washed and waxed it. My tools got pretty grimy, so I cleaned them too. Since I had the wax out, I used it on several of them to keep them from rusting in storage.” -- via email
• Add a softener sheet to your vacuum bag or canister when you change it. While you clean, you will
in 1973. The song topped the Billboard Pop chart where it stayed for two weeks and the Soul chart where it stayed for eight weeks.
3. John Sebastian of the Lovin’ Spoonful in 1966. During recording, they brought in city sounds such as car horns and added them to the final version. It finally made the list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2011.
4. Prince, in 1984. It was his first No. 1 single.
5. “A World Without Love,” by Peter and Gordon, in 1964. It was written by Beatle Paul McCartney but released to Peter and Gordon because McCartney didn’t think it was appropriate for the Beatles.
distribute the good smell throughout your home. You also can use a cotton ball scented with your favorite essential oil or even perfume.
• If you have trouble threading needles, try spritzing some hairspray on your finger, and twist the end of the thread. It will keep the fibers together and stiffen it enough to be easily threaded.
• It is possible to save a bit of money on car maintenance if you can’t change your own oil. Learn common add-ons you will be offered at oil and lube places. Air filters are surprisingly easy to replace on your own, and so are windshield wipers. Very often, the staff of auto-supply chains will lend you tools or even assist you right in the parking lot.
• Got bug bites? Try these for some relief from the itching of insect bites: apple cider vinegar; a paste of baking soda and water, allowed to dry on the bite; a similar paste of meat tenderizer and water; or antiperspirant.
GIZMO
Gizmo is a brown and black female Domestic Longhair mix. She is approximately 4 years old and has been spayed. Gizmo gets along with adult women and young adults but is unsure around men. She has had positive experiences with cats, but does not like dogs at all. Gizmo is a really special, loving, cuddly kitty who is looking for her special home.
BEAT
Bear is a brown male Australian Cattle Dog (Heeler) mix. He is approximately 3 months old and weighs about 20 lbs. Bear is a very energetic boy who loves people of all ages! He gets along well with other puppies and dogs, but we are unsure about cats. Bear loves to play with toys of any kind. He is very excitable and friendly but has been known to playfully bite.
HARLEY
Meet Harley, Harley is approx 6 years old domestic shorthair, he is up to date on all vaccines and neutered. He was with HSPC as a kitten and got adopted and found a wonderful home and lived many years as a very happy, content boy. Harley has done well with women and young adults, young children would not be a good option for him. He would do best in a home on his own.
BLOSSOM
Blossom is a beige and white female Chihuahua, Short-Haired mix. She is approximately 6 years old and has been spayed. Blossom is just as beautiful as her name suggests and will absolutely bloom in the right home! She is very outgoing and loves to be around adults and children of any ages. Blossom can be very energetic and loves to run around with her sister, Lea.
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.”
