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Halloween Horror & Classic Flicks In honor of Halloween, I wanted to share some of the Best, Classic and Scariest Horror Films of All Time. In a modern world of CGI, Animation and Special Effects, it’s hard to imagine movies that could scare the freckles right off of your skin without having a multi-zillion dollar budget to help do so. But, back in the day, lighting, sounds, music and acting plus a little magic was all it

TOP 25 BEST OLD HORROR MOVIES (BEFORE 1960)

1. Frankenstein 2. Dracula 3. The Wolf Man 4. Bride of Frankenstein 5. The Mummy 6. Creature from the Black Lagoon 7. Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror 8. King Kong 9. The Phantom of the Opera 10. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 11.The Blob 12. House of Wax 13. The Invisible Man 14. Night of the Living Dead 15. The Thing from Another World 16. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari 17. Freaks 18. Invasion of the Body Snatchers 19. House on Haunted Hill 20. The Hunchback of Notre Dame 21. The Curse of Frankenstein 22. Horror of Dracula 23. White Zombie 24. Son of Frankenstein 25.The Hound of Baskervilles TOP 25 GREATEST HORROR FILMS

1. The Shining (1980) 2. Halloween (1978) 3. The Exorcist (1973) 4. Alien (1979) 5. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) 6. Psycho (1960) 7. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) 8. The Thing (1982) 9. Jaws (1975) 10. The Silence of the Lambs (1990) 11. Friday the 13th (1980) 12. Poltergeist (1982) 13. Scream (1996) 14. Night of the Living Dead (1968)

took to make you sleep with the lights on after sitting through a scary movie in a very dark theater. Maybe you have never seen these films or possibly it’s been a long time. And, then if you are like me, you don’t want to see anything more than magical creatures, friendly witches, sexy vampires and werewolf hunters. Check out our T&T Mag’s list to see if your faves made the cut… Happy Halloween! 15. Dawn of the Dead (1974) 16. Carrie (1982) 17. The Omen (1976) 18. Rosemary’s Baby (1968) 19. The Evil Dead (1981) 20. It (1990) 21. The Ring (1998) 22. Hellraiser (1987) 23. 28 Days Later (2002) 24. Aliens (1986) 25. The Sixth Sense (1999) TOP HALLOWEEN FAMILY MOVIES

1. It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown 2. E.T. 3. Ghostbusters (original) 4. Scooby-Doo: Halloween Hassle at Dracula’s Castle 5. Monster Squad 6. Beetlejuice 7. The Addams Family 8. Hocus Pocus 9. The Nightmare Before Christmas 10. Casper 11. Halloweentown 12. Phantom of the Megaplex 13. The Little Vampire 14. Monsters, Inc. 15. The Haunted Mansion 16. Corpse Bride 17. Pooh’s Heffalump Halloween Movie 18. Spookley: The Square Pumpkin 19. Monster House 20. Coraline 21. Hotel Transylvania 22. Harry Potter 23. The Worst Witch 24. Gremlins 25. Labyrinth QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS info@todayandtonight.com

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fuzzy tops in shape, look no further than your medicine cabinet. Use a disposable razor to de-pill sweaters and keep them looking great.

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• If you your pants on a hard-water hanger, you • Tohang remove stubborn may have it all upside-down. Hang(withcreased deposits from a shower head slacks clipped at the ankles. The weight of out removing it), use this trick: Add the waist keeps creases stiff, and wrinkles a cup of plain white vinegar to a zipout.

per-top sandwich bag (or a larger bag with added vinegar to fitTo larger • Sweater weather is here! keepshowyour erheads). Submerge the shower head in the vinegar and draw the plastic bag up tightly around the stem. Use a rubber band to secure the bag around the shower head. Leave overnight. Remove, scrub and shower to release the deposits. • Borax can be used to keep sidewalks free of weeds. Simply sprinkle a little Borax on the sidewalk and sweep into the cracks. This is a very effective weed killer, but it also will kill your grass if you use too much, so keep it in the cracks only! • “Have PERKS a strippedUP screw? Place a STUFFING wide rubber over the head and BLAND CUTSband OF MEAT insert your drill. The rubber band fills in the stripped spotstoand Here’s an easy way addmakes flavor the and drill catch the screw. Itfor works most ofto If you’re looking a way flair to a boneless, skinless chicken breast: the time.” —favorite D.D. in Nebraska change your fish recipe, try stuff it! Flavor-boosters like chopped, sau• “Make audio recordings or short adding salsa. The word “salsa” really teed vegetables, herbs, cheeses or spices videos of “sauce” youbland reading your children’s just means incutSpanish. can turn a lean, of meat from favorite books, then play for them There are many different pork to beef something special.kinds when you into are busy doing housework, of working salsa. Salsa roja Empire, is—aK.A.recipes During the Roman or cooking.” in Ore-for stuffing chicken, rabbit, red sauce meant to pork be and dorgon mousewarm, were common. Stuffing in the Mideaten usually over • If you have a sticky zipper, try rundlening Agesa was known as “farce,” the enchiladas. Salsa verde candle along the zipperfrom face, Latin “farcire” (and the French “farcir”) is a green sauce made then zipping it up and down a few meaning “to stuff.” InSalsa the 13th centuwith tomatillos. times. ry, lighthearted French farcirs or farce ranchera means “ranch Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, plays were “stuffed” in lengthy style” and is typically 628 Virginia Drive,between Orlando, FL religious productions to keep the audi32803. made of tomatoes and

• This fall and winter, if you’re dealing with static, keep your cool and grab this hair helper from the laundry room: Rub a sheet of fabric softener over flyaway hairs, and watch that science-experiment hairdo disappear! The cold, dry weather coupled with indoor heating creates a perfect situation for static. The softener effectively banishes it.

• This facial mask is good enough to eat. You might have a hard time deciding whether you want the facial or the snack: Mix together one mashed ripe banana with three tablespoons of sugar, and apply liberally to face. Leave it on for about three minutes, and rinse with warm water. Follow with your favorite moisturizer. • If you have a sticky zipper, try running a candle along the zipper face, then zipping it up and down a few times.

Salsa Adds Spice to Snapper

raw ounceschopped each) fresh 1/4 (about cup6finely 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning cilantro or parsley salt salt 1/21 teaspoon teaspoon black pepper 1/21 teaspoon cup Progresso chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon cayenne carton) pepper (from 32-ounce 4 ounces regular or low-fat cream 1. Cut fish fillets into 8 serving cheese pieces. Spray large nonstick skillet 1 medium lemon, juice and zest with1 jar cooking spray; heat skillet over roasted red bell peppers, packed medium heat. in oil, reserve oil 2.8 Arrange in single layer in slices Thinfish Provolone cheese skillet. Cook uncovered 4 to 4 teaspoons ground flax seed 6 minutes,1/2turning once, until fishwheat flakesor cup breadcrumbs (whole easily with fork. Remove fish to Panko) warm platter; Cooking oilkeep warm.

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heavy-bottomed skillet), flatten the breast to about 1/4 inch thick. Remove the plastic. Season chicken on both sides with 1 tablespoon of the Italian seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and black pepper, and the cayenne pepper. 3. Mix the cream cheese with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and pepper. Remove the zest from the lemon and mix it into the cream cheese. Squeeze the lemon juice into a small bowl. Mix in the reserved oil from the roasted red bell pepper (or use 3 tablespoons of olive oil) and set it aside. 4. Spread the cream cheese mixture across the inside of the breast. Layer two slices of the provolone, then the roasted red pepper. Beginning at the smallest end, roll the breast up, tucking in the peppers as needed. Roll the chicken in the lemon and oil mixture. 5. Mix together the remaining 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, the ground flax seeds and the breadcrumbs. Sprinkle the chicken with the breadcrumb mixture. Photoroll, courtesy Bettydown, Crocker Place the chicken seamofside in the baking dish. No toothpicks are Recipe courtesy Betty Crocker, Inc. needed. Repeat the layering and rolling (www.bettycrocker.com/recipes). process with the remaining chicken. *** 6. Drizzle any remaining lemon and oil over the chicken to help it brown Angela Shelf Medearis is and an crisp on top. Bake until chicken is cooked award-winning children’s author, through (about 25 to 30 minutes) and no culinary historian and the author pink flesh remains. Makes 4 servings. of seven cookbooks. Her new cook-

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TODAY & TONIGHT MAGAZINE Volume 13 Issue 4 October 2016

Backstage with Keller Williams

10 Backstage Pass with Keller Williams 18 Nineteen61 Restaurant 26 FANGtastic Halloween Happenings

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Kitchen Diva

Now Here’s a Tip

Tracey’s Tid Bits

17 Brian’s Brain

18 Nineteen61 Restaurant

21 On-o-mato-poe-ia 31 Pop Off at Pop Culture 32 Sara Michaels’ Porch Picks

FANGtastic Halloween Happenings

33 Bartender Spotlight

THE FUN & AMUSING: 28 Brain Exercise 28 Crossword

LISTINGS: 9

Local Live Music

12 Snap Shotz 24 Restaurant Guide 26 Calendar of Events

Sara Michaels’ Porch Pick Jason Aldeen

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OCTOBER CONCERT CALENDAR PRESENTED BY JESSIE’S LOUNGE MONDAY, OCT 3

BOB & ELLIE SHALLOP (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) REBEKAH PULLEY (Munn Park, LKD)

TUESDAY, OCT 4

ACOUSTIC DOSE (Somewhere Sports Cafe, WH) FOY (Apple Lounge, WH) CATHERINE PRICE/ CLINT DOCKERY (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) ANDERSON/RABIN/ WAKEMAN (Hard Rock Live, ORL)

WEDNESDAY, OCT 5 VELVET JONES (Ybor Lounge, LKD)

TONY TRAN

THURSDAY, OCT 6

JON CORNEAL & CO (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) STONE’S THROW (Ybor Lounge, LKD) EDDIE WRIGHT & DAT JAM BAND (Fresco’s, LKD) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND/ HANK HENRY (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) GARTH BROOKS wsg TRISHA YEARWOOD (Amway Center, ORL)

FRIDAY, OCT 7

CAL: LED ZEPPLIN (Lakeland Center, LKD) KOLT 45 (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) VEGAN ZOMBIES (New Grove Lounge, DUN) JANICE RODENBAUGH 11A/ STEVE MORRISON & CATHERINE PRICE 5P (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) JOSH BLEVINS (Ybor Lounge, LKD) NEXT LEVEL BAND (Apple Lounge, WH) PICKIN IN THE PARK (Central Park, WH) BOBBY JAMES (Fresco’s, LKD) GARTH BROOKS wsg TRISHA YEARWOOD (Amway Center, ORL)

SATURDAY, OCT 8

THE WANTED BAND (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) WONDERLAND (New Grove Lounge, DUN) SIX L SIX (Tanners Lakeside, WH) BULLY 4 YOU (Ybor Lounge, LKD) (Fresco’s, LKD) DANIEL SPOUSE (Somewhere Sports Cafe, WH) 99 IN THE SHADE (Fire Restaurant, WH) RED NECK JOE BAND (Frank E’s Lakeside, HC) 10,000 PAPERCUTS/ SIGHD EFFEX (TaTa’s Event/Moose Ldg, WH) SLAVE TO A NAME (Jessie’s On Fire, ADL) FOLEY & POINDEXTER 12p/ SOUTHERN LEGACY BAND 9p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) MACGILLIOSSA (Molly McHugh’s, LKD) GARTH BROOKS wsg TRISHA YEARWOOD (Amway Center, ORL)

DVORAK’S NEW WORLD SYMPHONY (Lakeland Center, LKD) SALLY, DICK & JERRY (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD) LUBECK (Apple Lounge, WH) JONI CONOVA (Luigi’s Italian Rest., LA) KORN & BREAKING BENJAMIN (MidFlorida CU Amphi, ORL)

WEDNESDAY, OCT 12 JANE ROSENBOHM (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) MOST WANTED (Ybor Lounge, LKD)

THURSDAY, OCT 13

JON CORNEAL & CO (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND/ BILL COLE (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) FIRED UP (Ybor Lounge, LKD) EDDIE WRIGHT (Fresco’s, LKD) JONI CONOVA (L’InContros Italian Rest., LW)

FRIDAY, OCT 14

KELLER WILLIAMS (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) KOLT 45 (Somewhere Sports Cafe, WH) RAISIN’ CAIN (New Grove Lounge, DUN) B. HAVEN (Tanners Lakeside, WH) JANICE RODENBAUGH 11A/ FAT FRANK & THE PLANK SPANKERS 5P (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) SOUTHBOUND (Apple Lounge, WH) 22N (Ybor Lounge, LKD) DAN SIGNOR PROJECT (Fresco’s, LKD) GRAVITY (Downtown Winter Haven, WH) CELTIC THUNDER (Hard Rock Live, ORL)

SATURDAY, OCT 15

BOB & ELLIE SHALLOP (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) YUNG PAL/ANTAVIO T.O. JOHNSON/ONE JIZZ (Johnny G’s, LKD) IMPERIAL SYMPHONY (Munn Park, LKD)

ANDY SHREEVE (Fresco’s, LKD) EVERYTHING NEW/2ND VEIL/GRAVITY AWARE/ THE BOYZZ (CornFusion Maze Fest, LKD) BURNIN’ BROTHERS (New Grove Lounge, DUN) JADED (Ybor Lounge, LKD) SLAVE TO A NAME (Harley Davidson, LKD) KALUS (Zombie Fest/Sun’n Fun, LKD) WIND/NORI & BARBIE KELLEY (Lakeland Vineyard, LKD) THE BLOODY JUG BAND (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) TRACY SINGS 4U/SAGE/ RON MILLS (Pour House Lounge, WH)

TUESDAY, OCT 11

SUNDAY, OCT 16

SUNDAY, OCT 9

HUNTER SMITH (Tanners Tiki Deck, WH) SPIT FIRE BAND (Frank E’s Lakeside, HC) BOBBY JAMES (Idle Zone Bar & Grill, WH) GARTH BROOKS wsg TRISHA YEARWOOD (Amway Center, ORL)

MONDAY, OCT 10

ACOUSTIC DOSE (Somewhere Sports Cafe, WH)

WONDERLAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

LUCKY MUD/PASSERINE (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) JOSH BLEVINS (Idle Zone Bar & Grill, WH) FOLEY & POINDEXTER (Tanners Tiki Deck, WH) WIND/NORI & BARBIE KELLEY (Lakeland Vineyard, LKD)

MONDAY, OCT 17

BOB & ELLIE SHALLOP (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) BRIMER & MUMMEY (Munn Park, LKD)

TUESDAY, OCT 18

ACOUSTIC DOSE (Somewhere Sports Cafe, WH) TONI BROWN & ED MUNSON (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) FOY (Apple Lounge, WH) ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD)

WEDNESDAY, OCT 19 JANE ROSENBOHM (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) SLAVE TO A NAME (The Pink Piano, LKD) VELVET JONES (Ybor Lounge, LKD) ACOUSTIC STAGE (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL)

THURSDAY, OCT 20

JON CORNEAL & CO (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) DEB HUNSEDER (Fresco’s, LKD) SICBONE (Ybor Lounge, LKD) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND/ GLENN JOHNSON (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL)

FRIDAY, OCT 21

RED HOT ROOSTER/ ALMOST THERE (Somewhere Sports Cafe, WH) SOUTH BOUND (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) UNDERCOVER HEROES (Sal’s Island Grill, WH) 22N BAND (New Grove Lounge, DUN) LAST EXIT BLUES BAND (Tanners Lakeside, WH) BILL & ELI PERRAS 11A/ JANICE RODENBAUGH 5P (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) KOLT 45 (Apple Lounge, WH) DULCIMER NIGHT (Central Park, WH) MUNN PARK SAINTS (Fresco’s, LKD) SHANE MEADE & THE SOUND (Keel and Curley Winery, PC) AUNT BETTY (Ybor Lounge, LKD) PHIL JOHNSON AND ROADSIDE ATTRACTION (Winners Circle South, LKD)

SATURDAY, OCT 22

ALMOST THERE (New Grove Lounge, DUN) A MURDER OF CROWS w/ JACK SPROUSE (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) DAN SIGNOR PROJECT (Fresco’s, LKD)

JEFF VITOLO & THE QUARTER MILE REBELS (McKibben Powersports, WH) AUNT BETTY (Ybor Lounge, LKD) SHEVONNE PHILIDOR (Brew Hub, LKD) SLAVE TO A NAME (Jesse’s On Fire, LKD) 5 STAR HOOKER/THE DEFIANT/CRUSH DELUXE/ AGAINST MY WILL (Johnny G’s, LKD) J.C. ANDERSEN BAND (Music Ranch, LKD) AUNT BETTY (Ybor Lounge, LKD) BRASS HEART BAND (Fire Restaurant, WH) ELVIS RETURNS (Polk Theatre, LKD)

SUNDAY, OCT 23

BLUE ROOSTER (Old Man Frank’s, WH) PETER NOONE/ HERMAN’S HERMITS (Lakeland Center, LKD) SOUTHERNDIPITY (Idle Zone Bar & Grill, WH) LIVERPOOL LIVE BEATLES TRIBUTE BAND/ THE LAKESIDE BOYS (Frank E’s Lakeside, HC)

MONDAY, OCT 24

BOB & ELLIE SHALLOP (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) MACGILLIOSSA (Molly McHugh’s, LKD) DEAN JOHANESEN (Munn Park, LKD)

TUESDAY, OCT 25

ACOUSTIC DOSE (Somewhere Sports Cafe, WH) DAVID SMITH (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD) LUBECK (Apple Lounge, WH) JONI CONOVA (Luigi’s Italian Rest., LA)

WEDNESDAY, OCT 26 JANE ROSENBOHM (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) POWER SURGE (Ybor Lounge, LKD)

THURSDAY, OCT 27

10,000 PAPERCUTS (H.O.G. Rally/Sun’n Fun, LKD) JON CORNEAL & CO (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND/ DRNNY ELLIS (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) BETTY FOX BAND (Ybor Lounge, LKD) SHANE LAWLOR (Fresco’s, LKD) JONI CONOVA (L’InContros Italian Rest., LW) CONTRETTO (Margaritas, LKD)

FRIDAY, OCT 28

SPIT FIRE (Somewhere Sports Cafe, WH) POWERSURGE (New Grove Lounge, DUN) RED HOT ROOSTER (Tanners Lakeside, WH)

JANICE RODENBAUGH 11A/ TONI BROWN & ED MUNSON 5P (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) DANIEL SPROUSE (Ybor Lounge, LKD) SLAVE TO A NAME (H.O.G. Rally/Sun’n Fun, LKD) GRANT PICHE & THE JUG BROTHERS BAND (Central Park, WH) THE SOFA KINGS (Fresco’s, LKD) SHA NA NA (Lakeland Center, LKD) JOSH BLEVINS (Apple Lounge, WH)

SATURDAY, OCT 29

RENEA ROBERTS (CornFusion Festival, LKD) JOSH BLEVINS (Old Man Frank’s, WH) 99 IN THE SHADE (Chain Life/Tanners Lake., WH) 10,000 PAPERCUTS (New Grove Lounge, DUN) KAT & THE DAWGS (Fresco’s, LKD) GRAVITY (Lake Hollingsworth, LKD) THE FLORIDA STATE BLUEGRASS BAND (Mulberry Harvest Fest, MUL) 10,000 PAPERCUTS (New Grove Lounge, LKD) MACGILLIOSSA (Molly McHugh’s, LKD)

SUNDAY, OCT 30

SPIT FIRE (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) TMIKE & DUKE (Idle Zone Bar & Grill, WH) ACE JACKSON AND THE JUMP KINGS (Fall Fest/Grace Point Church, PC) SIA wsg MIGUEL AND ALUNA GEORGE (Amway Center, ORL)

MONDAY, OCT 31

BOB & ELLIE SHALLOP (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) SLAVE TO A NAME (Jessie’s On Fire, ADL)

TUESDAY, NOV 1

JOHN CORTESE (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD) SUBLIME wsg ROME (Hard Rock Live, ORL)

WEDNESDAY, NOV 2 JANE ROSENBOHM (Jackie’s Art Cafe, HC) STEVIE NICKS (Amalie Arena, TMP)

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MUSIC BAND PROFILE

BACKSTAGE PASS

hose who’ve followed Keller Williams’ recording career to date know that he has given each of his albums a single-syllable title: FREEK, BUZZ, SPUN, BREATHE, LOOP, LAUGH, HOME, DANCE, STAGE, GRASS, DREAM, TWELVE, LIVE, ODD, THIEF, KIDS, BASS, PICK, FUNK, and most recently, VAPE (released April 20, 2015). Each title serves not only as a concise summation of the concept guiding the particular project but also as another piece of the jigsaw puzzle that is Keller Williams. GRASS, for example, is a bluegrass recording, cut with the husband-wife duo the Keels. STAGE is a live album and DREAM the end product of a wish list: Keller collaborating with some of his greatest musical heroes. THIEF is a set of unexpected cover songs. And KIDS offers up, you guessed it, Williams’ first and possibly only children’s record. The naming trend continued with 2012’s BASS and PICK, respectively a set of songs where Keller plays bass and William’s collaboration with royal bluegrass family The Travelin’ McCourys. With VAPE, released in April 2015 – Keller celebrates his 20th official album release. What all of the titles reveal, when taken together, is an artist of great stylistic breadth and infinite imagination, a singer, songwriter and musician, always on a quest for the new. Keller Williams has never followed the prescribed path laid out by the conventional music business, nor has

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KELLER WILLIAMS Bringing His Acoustic Dance Music to Winter Haven, October 14th

he taken the prescribed meds laid out by his team of conventional doctors. Instead, he has taken the A.D.D. path (Artistic, Determined, Dedication). It’s a path that has served him quite well. Since he first appeared on the scene in the early ’90s, Williams has defined the term independent artist. And his recordings tell only half the story. Keller built his reputation initially on his engaging live performances, no two of which are ever alike. For most of his career he has performed solo. His stage shows are rooted around Keller singing his compositions and choice cover songs, while accompanying himself on acoustic guitar. With the use of today’s technology, Keller creates samples on the fly in front of the audience, a technique called live phrase sampling or looping, With nothing

pre-recorded, the end result often leans toward a hybrid of alternative folk and groovy electronica. A genre Keller jokingly calls “acoustic dance music” or ADM.” That approach, Williams explains, was derived from “hours of playing solo with just a guitar and a microphone, and then wanting to go down different avenues musically. I couldn’t afford humans and didn’t want to step into the cheesy world of automated sequencers where you hit a button and the whole band starts to play, then you’ve got to solo along or sing on top of it. I wanted something more organic yet with a dance groove that I could create myself.” Williams’ solo live shows—and his ability to improvise to his determinedly quirky tunes despite the absence of an actual band—quickly became the

stuff of legend, and his audience grew exponentially when word spread about this exciting, unpredictable performer. Once he began releasing recordings, starting with 1994’s FREEK, Williams was embraced by an even wider community of music fans, particularly the jam band crowd. While his live gigs have largely been solo affairs, Williams has nearly always used his albums as a forum for collaborations with fellow musicians. An alliance with The String Cheese Incident on 1999’s BREATHE marked Williams’ first release on the band’s label SCI Fidelity Records, an imprint he still partners with today for recordings. DREAM, Keller’s 2007 release, found him in the company of such iconic musicians as the Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir, banjo master Béla Fleck, bass great Victor Wooten, American musician/poet Michael Franti and many others. “That album took, from start to release time,” says Williams, “about three years. The object was to get people that I admire musically to play my stuff, so when I’m old I can crank this album in my pimped-out golf cart and have something that I’m really proud of. I was going for the historical effect for my own personal listening pleasure. “Each record,” he continues, “is a little snapshot of history. I like to think of it as a period piece for an artist. Each record is a little bit different but all of them have some kind of common thread, which is my musical ability as far as I can take it. I

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enjoy making records. In some people’s eyes, they’re a dying breed, but I’m very passionate about it. They document where my head is at that time in my career and where I am in my songwriting.” Williams’ story begins in Fredericksburg, Virginia, just south of Washington, D.C. There he was exposed to a wide variety of music at an early age, starting with country and bluegrass and working his way up through hip-hop and go-go, a brand of funk particular to that part of the country. Once he began playing guitar, Williams’ sphere expanded to what he calls “the post-pseudo-skateboarder punk-rock rebellious type of thing, Black Flag and Sex Pistols and Ramones, Dead Kennedys, things like that. That slid into the more melodic college rock, like the Cure and the Cult, the Smiths, R.E.M.’s first five or six records.” Then came the Grateful Dead, a seminal influence on Williams’ own music. “I studied and learned their music and went to the shows,” he says, adding that the impact of Jerry Garcia on his attitude toward music remains incalculable. Another major influence was Michael Hedges, the late virtuoso acoustic guitarist. “He was really excelling in a whole different world from what I knew,” says Williams. After relocating to Colorado, further exposure to bluegrass music and progressive acoustic artists such as Béla Fleck and the Flecktones also had a major impression on Williams. As he began to develop his own distinctive compositional and performing style, Williams incorporated all of the lessons he’d learned from the long list of artists who’d found their way into his world, then filtered their music through his own experiences until something wholly unique emerged. The list of artists whose music he has covered either in concert or on his recordings constitutes a mind-blowing spread: songs originally performed by everyone from Pink Floyd and Ozzy Osbourne to Ani DiFranco and old-school rappers the Sugar Hill Gang! When he first started out, Williams played in regional bands but also performed as a solo artist, “me sitting on a stool playing covers, like a happy hour situation,” he says. “I’d get dinner and maybe tips. There were bands in high school and in college. But it turned out I could get the same money playing solo that I was getting with the band. Around that time I was also doing temporary jobs and I was making the same amount playing music as I was scraping mortar out of the cracks of cinder block walls for eight hours in the summertime at minimum wage. So it seemed like the obvious choice was to play music. I started to work and over the years I incorporated more technology. The looping thing started to happen and tickets were sold and people came to shows, so there wasn’t any reason to fix something that wasn’t broken.” What Williams calls “the looping thing” is actually a big part of what has made him such a compelling live performer. “Basically, I have these machines that are essentially delay units,” he explains. “What

I do is step on a button and sing or play something. Then I step on the same button in time and it repeats what I just played or sang. Once that initial loop is created, I can layer on a bass line or a drum line and then have this layer that I just created in front of an audience that I could sing over and solo over. Nothing is pre-recorded. Everything is created onstage in front of the audience.” If it sounds complicated, it is: but the basic thrust is that the technology has allowed Williams to go out on tour week after week, year after year, and play music by himself—without limiting his sound to what we most often associate with the solo singer-songwriter: a guy strumming a guitar and singing. With his arsenal of tech toys, Williams can expand his reach onstage by, in essence, jamming with himself. But these days, Keller also performs often with live humans. The summer of 2010 found Keller sharing a bus with two of his biggest heroes, former Grateful Dead drummers Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart, as a member of their powerhouse assemblage the Rhythm Devils. “That was a very surreal experience,” Williams says.

“We rehearsed for a few days and then we were on a bus with 12 people, two of them being the original drummers from the Grateful Dead.” In 2013 and 2014, Keller also performed with Dead bassist Phil Lesh as part of Phil & Friends. Williams has also toured as part of a string trio with singer/guitarist Larry Keel and his wife, singer/bassist Jenny Keel, hitting key stops on the bluegrass festival circuit. And he has a band of his own, with Keller on rhythm guitar and vocals, Jeff Sipe on drums, Keith Moseley on bass and Gibb Droll on lead guitar. They toured throughout the spring of 2007 to the fall of 2008, and subsequently released a double live record with a companion DVD. In true Keller Williams fashion, it’s called Live. If it seems as if this is a man who never stops, that would be about right. Keller released the amusingly titled THIEF—his all-covers project with the Keels—early in 2010, and KIDS, his sixteenth album, in the fall of that same year. A father of two himself, Williams was, of course, inspired by his own offspring but, he says, some of the songs were written before his children were born. “When Not For Kids Only by Jerry Garcia and David Grisman came out,

I knew that there was hope for me with kids music,” he says. “I was really attached to that record.” The songwriting for Kids, Keller says, “was not necessarily singing to the kids. A lot of it was me singing from the perspective of the kids. That was my plan, to get on their wavelength, on their level, and be one of them, so it’s kind of like one of their friends singing to them.” In 2011, BASS found the multiinstrumentalist only playing bass guitar. BASS was also the first album to be recorded with Keller’s live reggae-funk band Kdubalicious, which in addition to Keller on bass and vocals, features Jay Starling on keyboards and Mark D on drums. On the other end of the spectrum – but just as tasty – is Keller’s 2012 release PICK. This collaboration featuring Keller Williams with The Travelin’ McCourys is a classic case of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts—although the parts are rather massive on their own, to be sure. “Performing with The Travelin’ McCourys is one of my favorite things to do in the world,” Keller explains. “This project has struck a special chord with me [pun intended]. It is very addictive.” Indeed, Keller always enjoys working with a band. In 2014 he stepped out with his 6-piece funk band dubbed More Than a Little, which draws from the Richmond, VA R&B/gospel scene including a pair of show stealing female singers. The resulting album, FUNK, is a sexy live recording that pays deep homage to the genre’s roots. Today, Williams is gearing up and touring in support of his 22nd official album release, KWahtro. This particular version of KWahtro features his old friend and levitational guitar player, Gibb Droll, who joined in on the 2008 release, LIVE, and boasts collaborations with Brandi Carlisle and Bruce Hornsby, “the precisely groovy” Danton Boller on acoustic upright bass and “the rhythmic genius” Rodney Holmes, who traveled the world with Carlos Santana, will be holding it all together on drums as they, “attempt to float on acoustic goodness.” And as if all of this doesn’t keep him busy enough, Keller’s thirst for music of all kinds has also led him to the world of radio. For the past several years he has hosted Keller’s Cellar, a weekly syndicated program available on both terrestrial stations and online at www.kellerwilliams. net. Williams describes the show as “a selfindulgent, hour-long narrated mix tape of stuff I’m into. It’s rule-less except for what the FCC says we can’t do. I don’t play contemporary country music. I don’t play contemporary Christian music—however, there is possibly some old gospel. I don’t play opera. Everything else is fair game. World music from all around—African music from all the countries, jazz, funk, reggae, techno, chill, lounge, lounge singers, rub-a-dub, dancehall. I pretty much stay away from smooth jazz. It’s definitely a fun outlet for me. I’m trying to do something different.”Something different. That, we can assume, is how it will always be with Keller Williams. Catch Keller Williams at Jessie’s Lounge in Winter Haven on Friday, October 14, 2016. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at kellerwilliams.net or eventbrite.com.

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By Brian Bruchey

What Are The Odds I am amazed that I am still alive, and that I’m not laid up in my house with some kind of disease, syndrome, or disorder. I see commercials on TV frequently, and hear news stories on the radio daily, and basically, I’m left wondering, “How have I survived 46 years?” Consider this, one in four Americans have high blood pressure. The trick in making sure I’m not going to wind up being that one in four is for me to hang around with three other people who are fatter than me, and have way more stressful jobs than I have. I find it difficult making sure I don’t get high blood pressure. Sometimes, the experts say eating eggs and butter is good for you, then they say it’s bad for you, and then good again. I can’t keep track. I seriously doubt the experts really know what they’re talking about. I have my own hypothesis. Eating greasy foods is good for your blood pressure. It only makes sense. Think about it…if you have grease on the floor, and you step on it, you’re going to slip. Grease in your veins is just going to lube up your blood cells, and it’s not going to require much pressure to keep your blood flowing. Duh! It’s science!!! Driving statistics are scary too. One in every 14,000 people will be involved in a fatal car crash. Sometimes, it feels like I pass 14,000 cars every time I drive to Orlando on I-4. If my wife is driving, 14,000 cars pass us. Either way, from now on, I’m counting all of the cars, and when we get to 13,500, I’m pulling over. Cancer is a big one. I believe I read that one million Americans get cancer each year. And of those one million, half of them will die. And there are so many types of cancer… it’s like a smorgasbord of tumors. If I was a smart man, I would have married a woman born between June 20 and July 22nd. That way I could stake my claim to a Cancer that could help pay the bills, take care of me when I’m sick, and fold our fitted sheets (which I absolutely

have no clue how to do). Marrying a Cancer would be far better than having a cancer that would destroy my organs. And as an added bonus, when I introduce her to new people I can say, “This is my wife…she’s a Cancer, but don’t worry, she’s benign…most of the time.” People tell me often that there is something wrong with my head… specifically, my mind. I usually take that as a compliment. I heard that one in every 100 people has bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, one in every seven people suffer from depression. That’s just crazy talk. The odds of me getting struck by lightning this year is one in 700,000. If I go to a hockey game in Tampa, and tell one of the players that his momma is so ugly that even Ripley wouldn’t believe it, the odds of me getting struck, punched, kicked, and beaten by Lightning is pretty much a certainty. I’ve even wondered how likely it is that one day, I’ll be caught in a huge machine and get split right down the middle. It truly frightens me, even though I don’t work around huge machines. I guess if it only cut off my left side, I would be all right. What are my odds of making it through life without anything catastrophic ever happening to me? Is it even odd to think of such a thing? Would the odds be even, or odd? And is this whole thing even oddly considered?

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By Amy Sumerlin Photos By Tina Sargent My husband and I made a mistake when we tried the hot new restaurant in Lakeland, Nineteen61: We didn’t make a reservation. Luckily, it was a weeknight and they were able to squeeze us in, but you might not be so lucky. We got there right when the doors opened, and the place, which only has about four booths and maybe ten tables, quickly filled up. Oh, and by the way: What looks like the front door is not a front door. Drivers along Florida Ave, who already knew this, probably got a giggle or two from me trying to enter that way. Enter through the back. While the restaurant is not yet a year old, the owner/chef, Marcos Fernandez, is not new to Lakeland; he was the Executive Chef at the Lakeland Yacht Club for four years. He spent those four years – and multiple years before that (some of his experience includes time working in Lima, Peru; at a Denver restaurant group (a French restaurant); and at the Maggiano’s Little Italy chain) -- developing his personal culinary style. “I love pushing the envelope with my menus,” Fernandez said, as he explained that he enjoys mixing styles and techniques from different cultures. Even the Ropa Vieja ($24) I enjoyed that night

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Tiradito De Aji Amarillo Corvina, Cancha Corn, Sweet Potato, Large Kernel Corn, Leche De Tigre and Cilantro.

mixes Cuban and Italian cuisine, because he mixes the delightful, slowbraised flank steak, espagnole, sherry, peppers, and onions with risotto – the epitome of Italian home cooking. He believes this adaptation of cooking styles is a nod of respect to his parents, Cuban emigrants who are now American citizens. “When they came here, they had to learn to adapt everything – their way of life, their cooking styles,” he said, proudly. Appropriately, the name “Nineteen61” represents the year his parents immigrated to the United States. We started that night with the Pan con Queso ($11): knowing it had chorizo (one of my favorites) is what made me order it, but it was the goat cheese and house romesco, all artfully presented on ciabatta bread, that will make me order it again. But not next time, which is when I will dive in and taste the Pulpo (Octopus) ($17). I admit, I was hesitant to try it: but diners around me were singing its praises, and they’re not alone: Nineteen61 goes through 30 pounds of octopus each week! Another dish I will try is the Paella Mariscos ($40). This may sound a bit pricey, but it is heaven in a dish for the seafood lover: Lobster tail, shrimp, clams, calasparra, and chorizo. FARM TO TABLE Back about two years ago, Fernandez was approached by Lakelander Magazine with a proposal: They wanted him to create the menu, and of course do the cooking, for a Farm to Table event. The rules were strict: Everything

served had to come from local farmers, no more 50 miles away. “I had never before embraced the Farm to Table concept,” he began, but the process opened his eyes. He found local pig farmers, local honey, local chicken farmers, even local duck farmers. “I had such a fun time with this, and everything was great, simply because it was so fresh.” The event was such a success that Fernandez continues to embrace the concept at Nineteen61. Everything is made from scratch there, with the exception of the Cuban bread, which is still sourced locally. “We make our own bacon, our own sausage…we utilize the entire pig, so nothing goes to waste.” The result is fabulous, and when it is teamed with the upscale-yet-cozy atmosphere, it’s going to become a place you think of first for special occasions. The couple next to us, in fact, was celebrating their anniversary.

The Nineteen61 Restaurant Interior.

coconut ($8); the Crema Catalana ($6), which was quite light and refreshing; and Cheesecake ($8), with a seasonal topping. I knew the desserts would be fabulous from the beginning, because there was a lovely lady sitting next to us who had apparently saved most of her meal for later (she had a box), but

was eating every inch of her key lime pie. “I get this every time I come,” she said. FMI: Nineteen61, 1212 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland; 863-688-1961 Open 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; Sunday brunch, 10 am to 2pm.Closed Monday.

THE WINE Nineteen61 does not yet have a liquor license, but I thought the wine and beer list – including craft beers – was quite respectable. Additionally, wine lockers are available. You can “rent” your own wine locker for a year, three years or five years and supply it with wines you buy through the restaurant. He has obviously hit on something popular with this: they are all currently rented out: “Some may become available in December,” he said. THE DESSERT Nineteen61 serves three desserts: a deconstructed key lime pie with

Pulpo (Octopus) served with Plancha Charred Kalamata Caramel, Kalamata Aioli, Roasted Chorizo Potatoes, Chimichurry and Sweet Potato Chips.

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HARPER

Chickens For Change The Chicken Chronicles Continue… The whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by menacing it with an endless series of hobgoblins, all of them imaginary. — H. L. Mencken Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of Congress; but I repeat myself. — Mark Twain All politicians should have 3 hats one to throw into the ring, one to talk through, and one to pull rabbits out of if elected. — Carl Sandburg When our backyard flock was first established, we were quick to learn that chickens have a very rigid political structure complete with a very real “pecking” order. Yes, they peck the heck out of each other when looking for the best treats or trying to get the favorite position on the roosting bar. It is often painful to watch our flock leader Charlotte as she administers her punishments when one of the other hens steps out of line. However, just like politics, dominance is part of the game. The most interesting part of barnyard politics is how in the absence of a rooster, one hen will eventually become the leader. Charlotte naturally assumed the role (she is also the largest of the five hens) and provides protection for the other hens. She watches the sky for predators and alarms the rest of the flock when she senses danger. Charlotte is also the only one of our hens who has not experienced a period of broodiness, remaining the sole member of the flock to not succumb to the influence of Mother Nature. At twilight, our flock returns to their coop and each of them takes the same position on the roosting bar. Charlotte prefers the space nearest to the door and always sleeps next to her sister Scarlett. The yellow hens are then pushed to the side and huddle up near the window. Like a true politician, Charlotte assumes

the warmest and safest position. The three yellow hens are a month or two younger than Charlotte and Scarlett with their own sense of politics. Savannah is the runt of the group and she is the most pecked. Anna and Emily can be very aggressive and we have to intervene at night, rearranging them on the nesting bar into the proper order. Internal power struggles are usually only seen when the chickens want the same nesting box. We often walk into the coop and see Charlotte nesting on top of one of the other hens. As she is the ruler of the roost, she simply sits on top of whoever is sitting in the prize box and to lay her egg. We have four different nesting boxes, all at the same height and for some reason; each of the five girls wants to lay their egg in the same box. The fight over grapes is also the culprit for many different pecking challenges. During the summer, cold grapes are the treat of choice especially for Savannah who appears to have a sweet tooth (make that a sweet beak, as chickens do not have teeth). She is a fierce competitor when it comes to getting the biggest grape and will stand up to the larger hens, dodging and weaving like a prizefighter. Unlike American politics, the girls do work together to fend off predators. Recently, our neighbor’s cat was making her way through the yard and stumbled upon our girls in the middle of their morning treat. Like a team of ninjas, they circled the poor cat and started to cackle and crow loudly defending their territory. The poor cat was completely surrounded by the flock and was trembling with fear. Working together, the chickens were a ferocious team! I had to pick the poor cat up and walk him to safety. Goes to show you…never mess with girl power. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS info@todayandtonight.com

Harper is a 5 month old brown tabby short haired cat. She is a shy but loving lap cat. She has not been around dogs and is shy with other cats.

BIG RED

Big Red is an orange and white 1 year old tabby cat. He loves to talk! He is very good other cats and has been around 2 small dogs. He is declawed and has the best purr ever!

DUKE

Duke 2 year old Pug And Jack Russell. Duke needs to be in a family with no children or other pets. He is potty trained and loves to go for car rides, play fetch and chew toys.

KOKO & SPECKLES

Koko and Speckles 8 weeks hound mix. Koko is a female and Speckles is a male. They love everyone they meet and love to play! They were found dumped off at a laundry mat in a crate.

The Humane Society of Polk County 3195 Dundee Road • Winter Haven, FL 33884 www.PolkNoKill.org • (863) 324-5227 Tuesday-Friday 11:30-6pm and Sat 10-4 pm.

Veterinarian of the Month “Doc” Mary McDaniel, Lake Alfred Animal Hospital, recently served as the chief veterinarian for the 2011 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. The Championship which took place in Orlando, FL is scheduled to be broadcast 2/14/2012 on ABC. Before becoming a 1998 University of Florida graduate, McDaniel worked as a veterinary pharmaceutical representative. Her love for dogs traces back to when she was young and showed them. She’s always been fascinated with breeding dogs and is the only veterinarian in Florida endorsed by the ICSB, an international organization known for its very stringent breeding procedures. But McDaniel doesn’t want to just be known as a “breeding” vet, “I serve breeders, locals, and rescues equally. I love my job.” Lake Alfred Animal Hospital 105 E. Alfred Street, Lake Alfred, FL 33850

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POLK COUNTY’S

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

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

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

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

JACKIE’S ART CAFE We feature specialty Quiches; In addition to the “regular” menu, we also offer a Plant-Based menu. Everything - including soups & desserts - is home-made. We make big fresh salads daily, buy fresh fish and cook them here, and slow cook and shred pork for our sandwiches. Great Food. Great Music. Great Friends. Live music daily. Open from Monday to Friday, 10 am to 3 pm and Friday evenings from 5-8 pm. Check out our reviews on Google, Yelp, Facebook. Try Our Smoked Salmon Quiche, Blue Crab Quiche and Dali Salads are spectacular. 621 Ingraham Ave, Haines City (863) 547-6778 facebook.com/jackiescityhallartcafe www.jackiesartcafe.com Email: jackiesartcafe@gmail.com

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LAKELAND

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S NORTH LAKELAND

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

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

Hot & Fresh Fajitas - Everyday! Chicken wings! 1070 Wedgewood Estates Blvd (863) 853-9464 www.beefobradys.com

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

CHAMPINO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Authentic homemade Italian cooking. Fresh, made to order meals for lunch and dinner. Happy Hour is 7 days per week from 3pm-7pm. Live music every Friday and Saturday from 8pm-11pm. Catering and big parties available and welcomed. New York style pizza, calzones, desserts! Try our Eggplant Parm 6617 N. Socrum Loop Rd. 863-937-8866 — Continued Page 25

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

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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

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

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

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. Famous Fish Sandwich 715 E Palmetto St, Lakeland (863) 688-4280

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

JAY BEES RESTAURANT & LOUNGE We take pride in our welcoming environment, friendly service amd famous burgers. Come in and check our daily lunch and dinner specials. Weekend specials. prime rib, frog legs, fried shrimp anc catfish. Homemade Pies 8675 Hwy 60 East, Lake Wales 863-696-1901, Find us on Facebook

WINTER HAVEN 326 BISTRO PIZZERIA Bistro Pizzeria shares the art of perfectly rendered simplicity. Wood burning oven, pizza by the slice, made to order speciality pizzas. Lunch & dinner menu. Warm & casual dining atmosphere. Classic Pizza Napoli 326 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven 863-875-4894 www.arabellas.us/bistro

#1 Happy Hour Monday-Friday 11am-7pm. $1 Taco Tuesdays! Wings, Burgers, Fingers, Nachos and much more! Open Mic Night every Tuesday. Winner of the people’s choice Wing Fling 2011 Wing Champs! Come try em’ yourself. Famous Wings 2803 Recker Hwy, Winter Haven 863-291-0340

ARABELLA’S We offer the best Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, created from the freshest ingredients. Enjoy a cocktail before or after dinner in our chic Ave Bar. At Arabellas, our dedicated service and inviting ambience makes us the premier choice for your lunch or dinner destination. Bananas Foster prepared table side. 346 W. Central Ave. Winter Haven 863-293-1797 • www.arabellas.us

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

HARRY’S OLD PLACE Get your Fresh Fix at Harry’s Old Place. Huge selection of fresh fish including shrimp, scallops and mussels in addition to char-grilled

steaks, chicken and pasta entrees. Craft beers, eclectic wines and tempting appetizers along with a great children’s menu. Less than a mile from Legoland. Like Facebook for weekly specials. We have mobile catering, Tallulah’s Table by the Sea for private parties and events. Fish in a Bag 3751 Cypress Gardens Rd., Winter Haven 863-324-0301 www.harrysoldplace.com

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

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

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

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C I T S A T G N FA EEN HAPPENINGS

HALLOW Your Complete Halloween and Fall Fest Guide

Fall Festivals & Family-Friendly Events CornFusion Maze & Fall Festival – Oct 1 to 30.

Halloween “Boo”gie Night Dance Party – Oct 7.

Presented by Polk County Parks & Rec. Free Halloween event featuring a trick or treat village, coloring contest, arts and crafts, along with a costume contest. Located Medulla Resource Center, 1049 Parker Rd, Lakeland. Fri, 6-9 pm Call (863) 647-4035 or www. polk-county.net/boccsite/events/parks for more info.

FREE Emoji Pumpkin Painting Night!

CornFusion is back for another fall season! This corn maze is owned and operated by The Smith Family Ranch, and the people behind CornFusion are very excited to bring another year of family fun. You’ll find about 20 acres of fun for all ages! This includes a pumpkin patch and our 8-acre Crop Maze of Florida native plants. Activities: corn box, corn cannon, country store, cow train, min mazes, hayrides, pumpkin patch, pony ride, jumping pillow, farm animals and live music. Located Smith Family Ranch, 13444 Moore Rd, Lakeland 33805. Fri, 3-6 pm. Sat, 9-6 pm. Sun, 12-6 pm. Cost - $11.50 Adults, $9.50 kids (5-15 yrs), 4 and under FREE. www.cornfusionmaze.com for more info.

– Oct 8. Drop by the studio anytime from 5-8 pm. YOU bring a pumpin to paint; white works best. And THEY provide the painting supplies and som assitsnace to paint your favorite Emoji pumpkin face. Located Art Centric Studio, 1035 S Florida Ave, Lakeland.

Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND Florida – Oct 1 to 30. Brick-

- Oct 29. Presbyterian Church in the Highlands will operate the Pumpkin Patch from October 8 to 31. The FREE Fall Festival will take place on Saturday, October 29 from 10-1 pm. Bring the family out for fall fun, lunch, and Trunk or Treat! All proceeds during the event support the PCH Ministry Groups. Located 1010 Lake Miriam Dr, Lakeland.

or-Treat offers safe and family-friendly Halloween festivities every Saturday and Sunday in October. This spooky, kooky event features trick-or-treating along the Brick-or-Treat Trail, LEGO build activities, the largest LEGO jack-o-lantern in the world, a haunted scavenger hunt in Miniland U.S.A., Halloween-themed entertainment and an all-kids costume contest with “bricktastic” prizes! Regular admission applies.

Harvest Holler Corn Maze – Oct 1 to Nov 13. Admission

includes: interactive corn maze, hayride, hay fort, corn cribs, tire swings, cow train, corn hole, pumpkin patch. Located off of Hwy 33, 950 Tavares Rd., Polk City 33868. Fri, 4-8 pm. Sat, 12-8 pm. Sun, 12-5 pm. Cost - $10 Adults, $8 Seniors, $8 Youth (4-12 yrs) and kids 3 and under FREE. www.harvestholler.com

Eagle Ridge Monster Mash Bash – Oct 8. Free fun for all.

DJ, Face Painter, Balloon Artist, Stilt Walker & Give-ways! Located in the Eagle Ridge Mall, 451 Eagle Ridge Dr, Lake Wales. Sat, 12-3:30 pm.

Pumpkin Patch; Oct 8 to 31 & Fall Festival

10th Annual Oktoberfest – Oct 14.

Enjoy the beer tasting in downtown Winter Haven along with live by music. Tasting ticket includes 20 beers plus either a Bratwurst

or BBQ dinner. Cost - $25 (21 & older). Individual beers also available for purchase. Located around Central Park, Downtown Winter Haven. Fri, 56-9 pm. Call (863) 295-9422 or mainstreetwh.com for more info.

Winter Haven Trick or Treat Party – Oct 14. Presented by Polk County Parks & Rec. A free Halloween event for the entire family. Featuring a trick or treat village, light refreshments, arts & crafts, coloring, contest, and a movie. Located at Wilfred Smith Resource Center, 135 Ave Y NE, Winter Haven. Fri, 5-7 pm. Call (863) 298-4485 or www.polk-county.net/boccsite/events/parks for more info.

Aqua Boo Fall Festival – Oct 14. Join the City of Lakeland’s

Parks and Recreation Department for the Aqua Boo Fall Festival 2016 as Gandy Pool transforms into the Infamous Green Swamp... there will be frights lurking around every corner! Games, nachos, and snacks available. Located at the Gandy Pool at Kelly Recreation Center, 404 Imperial Blvd, Lakeland. Fri, 6-8 pm. Cost - $4 per person. Proper swimwear is required.

Annual Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival – Oct 14

& 15. Enjoy displays of 600 show vehicles. Friday kicks off with a free outdoor concert. Located Lk Mirror, Downtown, 121 S lake Ave, Lakeland. Fri 6-10 pm and Sat 10-4 pm. www.lakemirrorclassic.com

Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein – Oct 14 to 30. It’s

alive! The electrifying adaptation of the monstrously funny film will leave you in stitches. From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation The Producers comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius Mel Brooks adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation. Young Frankenstein is scientifically-proven, monstrously good entertainment. Rated PG-13. Located Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave, Lakeland. Fri & Sat, 7:30 pm and Sun, 2 pm. Cost –$22 Adults, $20

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contest and a coloring contest. Located Wabash Community Center, 1230 Southern Ave, Lakeland. Fri, 6-8 pm. Call (863) 284-4223 www.polk-county. net/boccsite/events/parks.

8th Annual Halloween Pet Party

– Oct 15. Costume contest starts promptly at 2 pm. Enjoy music, agility course, raffle items, food, pet photos. Raising money for the Humane Society of Polk County. Located at Lake Alfred Animal Hospital, 105 E. Alfred St, Lk Alfred. Sat, 1-3 pm. Call (863) 956-5700 for more info.

Halloween Spooktoberfest

– Oct 28. Presented by Polk County Parks and Rec. A free family Halloween event for the entire family. Featuring a DJ, dance contests, costume contest, trick or treat village and light refreshments. Located Eloise Resource Center, 710 Snively Ave., Winter Haven. Fri, 6-9 pm. Visit www. polk-county.net/boccsite/events/parks for more info.

3rd Annual 5k in the Park & Monster Mash Dash – Oct 15. Presented by Habitat for

Humanity of East Polk County. Fall festival and 5k run. Enjoy Health & Fitness booths, Costume Contests & Parade and a Buffet Breakfast. Registration at 6:45 am, Race begins at 8 am, Monster Mash Dash Race (kids under 12) at 9 am. Located Lake Eva Park, 555 Ledwith Ave, Haines City. Sat, 8-11 am. www.5kinthepark.com for more info.

Polk State College Annual FallFest

– Oct 15. Thousands trek to the campus each third Saturday in October to enjoy the event that features a craft show, the Kids Zone, music, police and EMS demonstrations, the Pumpkin Patch, food, the Haunted House, and more. Located PSC Winter Haven Campus, 999 Ave H, NE, Winter Haven 33881. Sat, 9-3 pm.

Rootstock Plant & Garden Festival

– Oct 15 & 16. Two-day event at Bok Tower Gardens. Enjoy dozens of Plant Vendors, Amazing Musicians, Healthy Cuisine and Spectacular Seasonal Foliage. Located Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. Sat & Sun, 8-5 pm. Free Admission, $5 per car to park inside grounds (satellite parking is free). www.boktowergardens.org for more info.

74th Annual Crickette Club Parade & Carnival – Oct 27. Bartow’s favorite fam-

5th Annual Joggin’ For The Noggin’ 5K – Oct 21. The annual Joggin’ for the Noggin! 5k to benefit Polk State College Foundation promises to be a fun and SCARY, Halloween themed race. The run will feature zombies on the trail to put pep in steps. Be prepared to be SCARED. This is a family-friendly race and will include spooky and fun activities for all ages. Located PSC Lakeland Campus. Fri, Race Begins at 6:30. Event is until 8pm. http://foundation.polk.edu/joggin/

20th Annual Haunted Halloween Hayride & Happenings – Oct 22. Presented

ily tradition is now better than ever! New Rides, Expanded Food Selections Including Food Trucks, New Games. Costume Contest for Store-Bought and Homemade, Crickette Club’s Famous Cake Walk Bingo and Much, Much, More! Thurs, Parade starts at 4 pm, carnival begins after at Mosaic Park in Bartow. Crickettes.org for more info.

Mulberry’s 2nd Annual Harvest Festival – Oct 29. Come out for a rootin’, too-

tin’ good time! The Mulberry Library’s 2nd Annual Harvest Festival is a celebration of that classic Harvest from years ago. There will be vendors, free candy, hay rides, a hay bale maze, AND a live Bluegrass Band! You won’t want to miss this staple family event. Located Spence Field Park, NE 1st Street, Mulberry. Sat, 5-8 pm.

Ghouls’ Day Out

by Polk County Parks & Rec. A fun and safe alternative to traditional trick or treating for children and families of Polk County. A Halloween event featuring a haunted walking trail, carnival games, inflatables bounce houses, live entertainment, a trick or treat village, and more. Tickets - $5 at the door (Advance tickets on sale October 3 at the Polk County Parks & Recreation office, 515 East Boulevard St., Bartow.) Located Loyce E. Harpe Park, 500 W. Carter Road, Mulberry. Sat, 5-10 pm. Call (863) 534-6911 or www.polk-county.net/ boccsite/events/parks.

– Oct 29. New location and new time! Hosted by the City of Winter Haven. Bring your little Ghouls out into the daylight for safe fun. There will be a trick or treating village recommended for children 1 - 12, fall themed games and activities, and fun for the entire family. We’re also bringing back the kids costume contest! Located at the Martin Luther King Jr Park on Lake Silver in Winter Haven. Sat, 10am – 2pm.

19th Annual Lakeland Hispanic Festival – Oct 22. One of the largest festivals

Cypress Gardens Water Ski Show; special Halloween Show. Sat, Costume contest at 7 pm for ages 0-16. Winner in each category receives a FREE ski lesson or boat ride. Ski show begins at 8 pm. Concessions will be available and glow products. Located Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Lake

in Polk County sponsored by the Hispanic Club of Lakeland to promote Hispanic heritage, language and culture. This is a non-profit event. Proceeds go to scholarships to deserving Hispanic students and help for the community. Located Lake Mirror, Barnett Family Park, Downtown Lakeland. Sat, 12-8 pm. Cost - $5 Adults, Children 14 and under are free with a paying adult. Call Belen Sanchez (863) 937-2515 for more info.

Cypress Gardens Ski Team Spooktacular Ski Show – Oct 29. Free

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Fox Squirrel Corn Maze – Oct 15 to

30. Futch Entertainment presents the annual Fox Squirrel Corn Maze featuring a corn maze, pumpkins, hayride, games and enjoying the great outdoors! We have BBQ, Hot Dogs and some other interesting food on the menu. Our vendors are awesome with their Pumpkin painting, crafts, balloon artist, antiques, jewelry, etc. Saturdays & Sundays, 10-5 pm. Cost - $11 Adults (18+), $10 Youth (3-17) and 2 and under are free. www. FoxSquirrelCornMaze.com Located 3002 Charlie Taylor Road, Plant City 33565 (770) 862-0656

– Oct 25. Hosted by the Auburndale Chamber of Commerce. Trick or Treating (must be in costume). Costume Contest ages 0-10 years. (must be at the band stage by 6 pm.) Entertainment, flash dance mob, displays, bounce houses, gravitron and more. Food available. Spooktacular haunted house presented by Auburndale Fire Depart. Located in Bootiful Downtown Auburndale. Tues, 5:30-8:30 pm.

Halloween Spooktacular – Oct 28.

Presented by Polk County Parks and Rec. Free community event creating a fun and safe environment for all your little ghouls and goblins. Families will enjoy a trick or treat village, costume contest, a food vendor, arts and crafts, games, costume

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BRAINEXCERCISE Sudoku Puzzle STRANGE BUT TRUE BY SAMANTHA WEAVER • It was Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter and journalist Gabriel Garcia Marquez who made the following sage observation: “Words are not created by academics in universities and suchlike; rather it is the man in the street who does so. Dictionary compilers almost always recognize them too late and embalm them in alphabetical order, in many cases when they have lost their original meaning.” • Those who study such things say that when faced with a crisis situation, the average woman tends to remain calmer than the average man. • You might be surprised to learn that the first printing press in North America was not anywhere within the present-day boundaries of the United States. The very first one was set up in Mexico City, back in 1539. • In the Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism, sneezing is called “pleasure sent from God.” • The largest single dormitory in the world is at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. With 4.8 miles of corridors and providing 33 acres of floor space, Bancroft Hall provides a home for the school’s entire brigade of 4,000 midshipmen. • Many people harbor a fear of snakes (which, incidentally, is known as ophidiophobia), but venomous bites and constricting squeezes aren’t the only ways a snake can kill. For instance, in the 1990s a man in Iran, while trying to capture a snake, placed the butt of his shotgun against the snake’s neck behind its head. In attempting to escape, the snake wrapped the length of its body around the gun, pulling the trigger in the process -- and killing its would-be captor.

TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez

1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the name of the dam that created Lake Mead? 2. LITERATURE: Who wrote essays about attempting to speak French, titled “Me Talk Pretty One Day”? 3. U.S. PRESIDENTS: What political party did President Zachary Taylor represent when elected? 4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: How many time zones does China have? 5. MOVIES: Who starred in the movie “Mommie Dearest,” and what actress did she portray? 6. FOOD & DRINK: What ingredient gives gin its distinctive taste? 7. MYTHOLOGY: The Minotaur and his labyrinth were said to be located on which Greek island? 8. ACRONYMS: What does ROM stand for? 9. ANIMAL KINGDOM: About how many eggs can a queen bee lay each day? 10. TELEVISION: What was the name of the family dog on “The Simpsons”? ANSWERS 1. Hoover 2. David Sedaris 3. Whig 4. One 5. Faye Dunaway as Joan Crawford 6. Juniper berries 7. Crete 8. Read-Only Memory 9. 2,000 10. Santa’s Little Helper

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• According to historians, Native Americans who lived on the Pacific coast often weaned their babies on caviar.

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Silver, Winter Haven. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating.

Annual Dundee Fall Fest

– Oct 29. The annual Dundee Fall Fest will be held at the Dundee Community Center this evening. Bring the family out for games, hayrides, food and CANDY! Sat, 6 pm.

Visitor Information Center Fall Festival – Oct 29. Family friendly event

includes pumpkin carving contest (entry must be submitted in advance; all day Thurs & Fri and 8-9:30 am morning of the festival), candy, games, prizes, face painting and bounce houses for the kids. Costumes are welcome. Food and gifts are

available for purchase. Located 101 Adventure Court, Davenport. Sat, 10-3 pm. Call (863) 4202586 for more info.

Pumpkin Patch Express – Oct 29 & 30.

Trains run at 10am, 1pm and 4pm both Saturday and Sunday, Oct 29 & 30. Travel to the Pumpkin Patch by rail. There you’ll find hay wagon rides, toy tent, craft tent, bounce house and much more. Everyone gets a pumpkin to take home. Located Florida Railroad Museum, 12210 83rd St East, Parrish, Florida. www.frrm.org

41st Annual Poineer Days Festival

– Oct 29 & 30. Enjoy an antique car parade, crafters, demonstrators, re-enactors, free carriage tour, entertainment, food and more. Located on the shoes of beautiful Lake Wailes in Lake Wales. Sat, 9-7 pm and Sun, 11-4 pm.

Davenport Safe Place to Trick or Treat – Oct 31. Free Hot Dogs, Drinks, Cotton

Candy, Popcorn, Haunted House, Maze, Costume Contest and Activities. Located Lewis Matthews Complex/Gene Carroll Field, End of Palm Street, Davenport. Mon, 6-8 pm.

Eagle Ridge Mall-O-Ween – Oct 31.

Spooktacular free family fun and costume contest. Candy stations around mall will be marked with balloons. Located in the Eagle Ridge Mall, 451 Eagle Ridge Dr, Lake Wales. Mon, 5-8 pm.

Halloween Flashlight Egg Hunt 2016

– Oct 31. Hosted by the City of Lakeland Parks & Rec. Kids ages 3-5 and 6-10 will have a fun time hunting for treat-filled eggs OUTSIDE using their OWN flashlights! Don’t forget to bring your own flashlight* Located Simpson Park, 17225 Martin

Luther King Jr Ave, Lakeland. Mon, 7:30-9 pm.

Annual Autumn Arts & Crafts Bazaar – Nov 5. Presented by City of Auburndale Parks & Rec. Enjoy live entertainment, food vendors, student art exhibits, handmade/homemade arts & crafts and more. Located in the city park, downtown Auburndale. Sat, 9-4 pm.

Pints for Paws Beer Fest – Nov 5. Bring

in the fall season with this outdoor beer tasting festival. Presented by Bernie Little Distributors. Enjoy 90 different beers, food trucks, live DJ, pet vendors, giant beer pong. Benefiting the Humane Society of Polk County. Leashed dogs welcome. Sat, 6-9 pm. For tickets or more info, www.thelakelandcenter.com

Scare-tastic Halloween Events Zombie Farm Paintball Hayride – Oct

1 to Oct 29. Admission includes Live Zombies to Shoot at, Use of Paintball Gun, 200 Rounds of Ammo and a Narrated Hayride Through the Pasture in the Dark. Located Smith Family Ranch, 13444 Moore Rd, Lakeland 33805. Fridays & Saturdays only, 7-10 pm. Cost - $30 per person. www.cornfusionmaze.com for more info.

The Haunt at Old Town – Oct 1 to 31.

Experience a haunting unlike any other. Immerse yourself in a world of bloodcurdling horror and nightmarish madness at The Haunt at Old Town. Featuring scare zones, haunted houses, and the all-new Zombie Tag – a new interactive experience where guests try their hand at surviving a zombie apocalypse. Friday and Saturday nights from 8 pm-midnight. Monday, Oct 31st Trick or Treating for all ages from 5-7 pm. Located 5770 W. 192, Kissimmee, 34746. For pricing and more info: (407) 396-4888, www.myoldtownusa.com or facebook.com/MyOldTownUSA.com.

Sir Henry’s Haunted Trai

l – Oct 1 to 31. Featuring 2 spine-chilling trails! Not intended or suitable for children under 12. Located South Frontage Road, Plant City 33566. Nights: Fri-Sun, 7:30-10 pm. Halloween Weekend: Fri-Mon, 7:3011 pm. Cost - $10 single trail, per person. $20 both trails, per person. (VIPs $15 & $25 per person) www.SirHenrysHauntedTrail.com

The Shallow Grave – Oct 1 to Nov 5. Highly detailed spine tingling scare-fest that brings the

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Central Florida area something they have been missing. An intimate in your face, fear filled environment with custom themes and movie quality sets to put you in the midst of terror unlike anything you have experienced before. Fridays, 7:3011:30 pm. Saturdays, 7:30-12 am. Cost - $24.99 (both haunts), $39.99 (front of line access). $2 parking. theshallowgrave.com for more info.

Scream-A-Geddon – Oct 6 to 31, Nov 4 & 5.

Florida’s newest horror park. Six terrifying attractions, one location, one price. Voted Best New Haunt 2015. Located 27839 Saint Joe Road, Dade City 33525. Open daily at 7:30 pm. www.screamageddon.com for pricing, hours and schedule.

Dinner & A Movie: Alfred Hitchcock’s

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Psycho – Oct 7. Presented by Historic Polk

Theatre. Fri, 6:30 pm, movie at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $22 for dinner & movie OR $5 for the movie. (menu: Killer Chili, Wicked Wings, (Children of the) Corn Bread, Cheesecake w/Chocolate Sauce, Popcorn and a Drink). Located Polk Theatre, S FL Ave, Lakeland. www.PolkTheatre.org

DRIP: Underground Vampire Bar in Orlando – Oct 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 21 & 22, 28

& 29. DRIP is excited to convert their warehouse-like live art bar on International Drive into an Underground Vampire Bar for October! This safe haven for vampires and their human friends will include: Signature “Blood” Bar, Full Theatrical Show w/Vampire Love Story about eternal love and heartbreak; Dancers Performing in “Blood”, Paint, Flying Water, Red Sand and More. Live Vampire Band, Interactive Blood Shower, Humane Sacrifice, Special Edition Vampire Shirts, Afterparty w/DJ FreshVamp Must be 18 years and older,

ticket includes a full DRIP show. Arrive at 8 pm, Show at 9 pm, After party 10pm-12 am. Located 8747 International Dr. STE 102, Orlando 32819 (backside of Senor Frogs and Denny’s). Cost- $35 Student w/ID, $39 Groups 8+ (includes t-shirt), $44 General Admission, $49 FL Resident w/ID (includes t-shirt), $54 General Admission (includes t-shirt). www.ilovedrip.com for more info.

Horror Fest – Oct 8. Hosted by Mad Hatter.

Join us for a fun filled family night in downtown Lakeland, featuring local bands, food, entertainers, vendors from local companies and organizations, games and bounce houses, face painting and so much more. Located Munn Park, East Main Street, Lakeland. Sat, 4-10 pm.

Lakeland ZombieFest 2016: Terminal V – Oct 15. The dead will roam

again in Lakeland. Scare zones, haunts, games, inflatables, local bands, entertainers and discus-

sion panels. Located at Sun ‘n Fun Convention Campus, 4175 Medulla Rd, Lakeland. Sat, 2 pm-midnight. Free Parking, $5 admission. www. lakelandzombiefest.com for more info.

Dracula’s Masquerade Ball – Oct 21.

Benefit for the Florida Dance Theatre. Ticket includes entrance to the event, fine food, music and dancing. Located at The Loggia on Lake Mirror Promenade, 111 Massachusetts, Lakeland 33801. Fri, 7:30 pm. Cost - $75 per person. Floridadancetheatre.org for more info.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office 2016 Haunted Jail Tour – Oct 21 & 22, 28 & 29.

Oct 29th will be “family night” and will feature games for younger kids. This year’s theme is Zombie Outbreak. Be careful - it’s haunted! Food & drink available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the United Way of Central Florida. Located 455 N. Broadway, Bartow 33830. Fri & Sat only, 6-11 pm. Cost - $5 Donation.

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Buckingham Terror Haunted House – Oct 21 to 31. Buckingham Terror presents Red Hollow Inn-Sanity. Sweet Screams… (Sneak Preview Scare Zone at Lakeland ZombieFest Oct 15) Benefit for the Camp Fire Sunshine Central Florida. Located 2600 Buckingham Ave., Lakeland 33803. Sun-Thur, 7:30-9pm. Fri & Sat, 7:30-11 pm. Halloween 7:30-10pm. Check the website for pricing. (not intended for children under 10) BuckinghamTerror.org for more info.

Dracula

– Oct 22 & 23. Join Florida Dance Theatre as they unearth a deadly foe. This sensational selection has the right amount of spooky, scary and fun to make it entertaining for all ages. Set in the 1920’s Florida Dance Theatre, Dracula combines the music from the era with captivating choreography. Located at Branscomb Auditorium, Florida Southern College, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland 33801. Sat, 7:30 pm & Sun, 2:30 pm. Cost - $25 Premiere Seats, $20 General Admission Adult , $15 Children. Available online or at the door. Floridadancetheatre.org for more info.

Rocky Horror Picture Show – Oct 28

& 29. Let’s do the TIME WARP again... with the Original Lipstick Players as the Shadow Cast under the direction of Ferdinand DeJesus. The Polk Theatre celebrates the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Portion of proceeds donated to Florida Dance Theatre. Show is intended for mature audiences only; Rate R. Anyone under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Located Historic Polk Theatre, 121 S. Florida Ave, Lakeland. Fri & Sat, time TBD. Cost - $15. Prop Bags $5. polktheatre.org for more info.

Trunk or Treats & Christian Carnivals Annual Trunk or Treat Lakeland -

Oct 26. Join us for our annual Trunk or Treat! This free community event offers food, games, fun and more and is open to all. Kid-friendly costumes are welcome. Located First United Methodist Church of Lakeland, 72 Lake Morton Dr, Lakeland. Call (863) 686-3163 for more info.

Grace Lutheran School Fall Carnival – Oct 27. Join us for food, games,

prizes and family fun. Tickets for booths may be purchased online at school.glwh.org...our school website, at the school office, or the day of the event. Please call 293-9744 for more details. Looking forward to welcoming you to our carnival! Located 320 Bates Ave SE, Winter Haven.

Community Fall Festival

– Oct 29. Free community festival presented by Arbella Baptist Church. Enjoy Trunk or Treat, a huge inflatable slide, a dunk tank, and an 80 foot inflatable obstacle course. Carnival style games for the children and lots of prizes. Free popcorn, snow cones, cotton candy, and water. Food trucks available for purchases. Located Arbella Baptist Church, 709 W Pipkin Rd, Lakeland. Sat, 3-7 pm. Free Event.

Fall Festival at Lake Eva Park

– Oct 30. NorthRidge Church is returning to Lake Eva Park for their annual Fall Festival. This year, you will still see your same favorite free elements and a few extras: inflatables, food, more games, train ride, Ident-A-Kid, Fire Department exhibits, demonstrations by the Polk County Sherriff’s Office SWAT and Rescue teams, and candy. Located at Lake Eva Park, 555 Ledwith Ave, Haines City. Sun, 1-4 pm. www.northridgehc.com for more info.

Annual Trunk or Treat Fall Festival

– Oct 31. Looking for a safe and family friendly event on Halloween? There will be plenty of candy, games, free food, bouncy houses, live music & much more! Event hosted by Trinity Christian Located 4416 E CR 540 A, Lakeland 33813. Mon, 6-8:30 pm. Cost – free. Call (863) 272-6732 or www.facebook.com/trinityagoutreach

Annual St. Joseph’s Carnival

– Nov 4 to 6. Rides, Children’s Midway, Food, Games, Live Entertainment, Prize Drawings, Chinese & Silent Auctions, Crafts and Beer 7 Wine Wagon. Event hosted by St. Joseph’s Church. Located 210 W. Lemon Street, Lakeland. Fri, 5-11 pm. Sat, 11am-11pm. Sun, 11am-6 pm. (863) 6820555 for more info.

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By Double T

The Names of Paint Colors, Faucets, Mirrors and More If you are into home improvement you know exactly what I’m talking about. The names! The collections! Recently I went to look for shades of gray and there were way more than 50 and not so sexy. Web Gray. Steel Gray. Faster than Light Gray! Mark Twain Black! Help. There are only subtle little nuances of hues. How to choose? I decided the same way I choose nail polish colors; by name. Ladies, you know you won’t wear a nail polish shade name “Cotton Candy” or “Sugar Daddy” no matter how much you like the color. Gentlemen; yes, there are shades by those names along with “Say, I Do” and many more that would scare away the commitment phobic male. Now back to the names of wall paint. I chose colors named Aviatrix and Dovetail. I had to look up Aviatrix. As if I don’t have enough to do working and improving my home, I am improving my vocabulary, too. Aviatrix means woman aviator. Like it! I felt this sensation that a gray by any other name would not be the same. I liked Intuitive Gray. I saw a pattern. They were appealing to my interests. Women must be buying most of the paint. I noticed they did not have “Lumberjack Brown”, “Man Cave Beige” or “Dirty Socks on the Floor White”. You’re not going to see “WWF Yellow” or “John

Deere Green”. Those are the colors they sell in spray paint at Tractor Supply. I love that store! They sell air compressors for impatient men to paint faster, too! I also marveled at sink names and faucet monikers. For some reason most are named after people. “Bryant” sinks and “Lindsey faucets”. Male and female names for inanimate objects. Interesting. Even more interesting was that the wonderful people at the store were getting to know my name. They helped “Confused Mary” find things I didn’t know I needed. Remodeling became a psychological experiment. I discovered how much you could learn about yourself if you looked at the names of things you were attracted too. Many light fixtures also had people or place names. Things like Taylor and Safe Harbor Bay. Hmmmm. Who is making up these names? I want that job! (I really want the job of whoever decides what Siri says back to you if you ask her something ridiculous, but that’s for another day.) If you want a little extra fear in your Halloween season, see what you like and what it is called. What are the names? No wonder Stephen King named a predatory car “Christine”. That’s a good Halloween color. Crazy Christine Red!

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SARA MICHAELS’

PORCH JASON ALDEAN I get small little hints of excitement in my life that probably nobody but someone in my profession would understand. For example, while driving down the road and listening to my iPod on “shuffle,” I can hear a small guitar riff and know exactly WHO the artist is without even knowing the song. It’s a sound brand, so to speak and Jason Aldean definitely has it. I recently found out that Jason insists on recording with his live band instead of using Nashville studio musicians. To me, this makes his sound more consistent each time I hear him. For certain, his music has a distinct “sound” and that is so important. For years, it seems as Jason Aldean has been over looked at award shows as a powerhouse in country music. Perhaps the year he was finally noticed by the voters was the year that he was also caught cheating on his wife and mother of his children? The associations tend to look down on that behavior as a good representation of country music artists. Earlier this year, Jason Aldean finally won the illustrious Academy of Country Music (ACM) “Entertainer of the Year” award. However, the latest nominees for the Country Music Awards (CMA) came out, and Jason’s name was nowhere to be found. Aldean told the Seattle Times “It’s a little weird to me that you can win the highest honor that one award show has to offer and you can’t get a single nomination from the other.” It is frustrating and disappointing. You feel like you’re out there and that you’ve done well and you feel like you’ve got as good a shot as anybody of being there and you’re not.” In the past three years, he’s only been nominated for one award at the CMAs, which was album of the year for his last platinum-selling record, “Old Boots, New Dirt.” Like everything else in the world…politics…simply politics. 32 OCTOBER 2016

Push the awards aside, I believe it’s the fans that have the loudest voices, and Jason’s fans are LOUD! Aldean is one of the top touring acts in country music, selling out venue after venue. Jason recently notched his 17th Number One single with “Lights Come On” off his new album in stores, entitled “They Don’t Know.” “Lights Come On” is his debut single off his seventh studio album and his third to debut at the top of the Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart. As I started this article, I told you about Jason’s sound. In his latest album, I couldn’t hear any surprises from Jason. It’s classic scruffy, muscle, bad boy, Georgia native Jason. Though Rolling Stone magazine only gave Jason 2 out of 5 stars for “They Don’t Know,” if you are an Aldean fan, this album is for you because it’s Aldean music, it’s Aldean sound. His current single out is “A Little More Summertime,” it was released in late Summer (July) and it’s an appropriate song for the time of year we are in. The songs that stood out to me on his latest venture are “Bad,” “All Out of Beer,” “Whiskey’d Up” and “Any Ol’ Barstool.” (I had to laugh as I typed out those titles, definitely country music songs!) I’m a fan of classic Jason, I think it would be odd if his sound changed. It’s distinct, it’s raw, it’s real, it’s Jason… and I’ll take it. BY SARA MICHAELS Host of “On The Porch” Monday - Friday, 3pm - 7pm 97 Country WPCV, 97.5 FM

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THE PINK PIANO 1015 Florida Ave S, Lakeland (863) 937-8885

T&T MAG: How long have you been a bartender? COURTNEY: 4 years T&T MAG: How long have you been at your current bar: COURTNEY: 1 year, 9 months T&T MAG: How did you become a bartender? COURTNEY: When I turned 21 I started hanging out at DC’s Sports Bar (ironically the bar that is now The Pink Piano), and fell in love with the place. I happened to be in need of a part time job while I finished up my degree, so I got to know the owners and they decided to give me a shot behind the bar. I trained for 2 weeks and the rest is history. T&T MAG: What is your favorite thing about your job? COURTNEY: Getting to sing with some of the talented musicians that perform at The Pink Piano. T&T MAG: What is one crazy thing you experience as a bartender? COURTNEY: Some of the stories my patrons share are pretty outrageous. T&T MAG: Your favorite drink to drink? It depends on the day, but my go-to is gin and tonic. T&T MAG: Your favorite drink to make? COURTNEY: I make a mean peach sangria! We use my recipe at The Pink Piano! T&T MAG: What is one thing the average person does not know about you? COURTNEY: I studied opera for 8 years and earned my bachelors degree in voice performance. Singing is my heart and soul.

T&T MAG: Name something on your bucket list? COURTNEY: To perform for a sold out crowd at Madison Square Garden. T&T MAG: What do you do in your spare time? COURTNEY: Play music with my crazy talented boyfriend Josh, spend time with the people I love the most, and hang out with my cats. T&T MAG: Do you have any hobbies? COURTNEY: Darts, reading, playing my keyboard T&T MAG: Who are you inspired by? COURTNEY: My mom. She is the most genuine, accepting, kind-hearted person I know. T&T MAG: Pick one – Jazz, Blues, Metal, Folk? COURTNEY: Blues, hands down. T&T MAG: If you could pour a drink for anyone in the world, who would it be and why? COURTNEY: Stevie Nicks, because I absolutely adore her and her work with Fleetwood Mac. I can’t imagine the stories she has to tell and the advice she could give me. T&T MAG: Why should people come to your bar and have a drink? COURTNEY: We have a wonderful craft beer and wine selection, and the best variety of live music and good people in town! T&T MAG: In closing, you’d like to say? COURTNEY: If you haven’t been to The Pink Piano yet, you’re really missing out on something special. I am forever grateful for the people I’ve had the privilege of meeting and the magical music I’ve been lucky enough to experience and be a part of

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