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If you live in Polk County, chances are you know who Marcos Fernandez is: Over the last nine years, he has become the darling of all local Foodies who yearn for something local that pushes the culinary envelope. And if you don’t yet know who he is, let me introduce you. MARCOS Although Polk County’s introduction to Miami native Fernandez was about nine years ago at the Lakeland Yacht Club, where he was the Executive Chef for four years, his interest in the culinary arts began much earlier. 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. “I enjoy mixing styles and techniques from different cultures with my menus,” Fernandez said, as he explained that he believes this adaptation of cooking styles is a nod of respect to his parents, Cuban immigrants 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. NOVEMBER 2019
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NINETEEN61: THE BEGINNING Fernandez first struck out on his own in 2015, opening the first Nineteen61 in a cozy (Read: small) location in Lakeland’s trendy Dixieland neighborhood. With only about four booths and maybe ten tables, the place quickly filled up. This small location, I believe, only added to the restaurant’s exclusivity— customers didn’t mind waiting – especially when the food was so good. And oh yes, the food is that good. More about that later. THE NEW LOCATION “We had thought about expanding the first location,” Fernandez remembered, but before he was able to develop a suitable expansion plan, the current owner/landlord approached him about taking over the first floor of the old Posto 9 location. A location which, by the way, is spectacular: Originally built in 1908, the majestically historic building facing Munn Park has housed everything from Preservation Hall to a bank, a real estate office, and a music store. And before Nineteen61 took over, it received a renovation, including new paint, art, lighting, and booths. Even the dramatic bar, a focal point of the dining room, was given a new look with Spanish tile accents, new stools and shelving… all to better represent the flavor of Nineteen61. “Our new location has just been great,” he began. “It gave us a bigger kitchen, a wood burning grill, and more dining space, which has allowed us to triple our volume of customers.”
at the former location – such as my favorite (I am a long-time fan) , the Ropa Vieja ($26) – fear not, they are still on the menu – but that new grill, in particular, added a world of possibilities for the adventurous, Golden Spoon winning Executive Chef. Steak and eggs available during Sunday brunch Think made-to-order flatbread pizzas with house-made dough and Romesco sauce. Or perBRUNCH haps, if you’re really hungry, the Tomahawk Ribeye One of Nineteen61’s newest menu options is – all 28 oz. of it, grilled over wood coals. (Save this Sunday brunch. The latest brunch menu included one for a night you’re feeling particularly flush –it’s fan favorites such as Eggs Benedict ($15) and Steak $65.) and Eggs ($17) – but if you’re looking for something But if you ask Fernandez what someone should absolutely try – his answer may surprise you: a little more edgy, try the Lobster Grilled Cheese “The rotisserie chicken,” he said, laughing. ($15) or perhaps the Peruvian style Picarone Waffles It’s not just any rotisserie chicken, you see – Polla ($13). A La Brasa (Whole Chicken $26; Half Chicken $13) is marinated over a two-day process and served JUST TRY IT with Brasa Crema sauce, featuring Peruvian Black You’ll love it. I know I do. Mint. FMI: (863) 688-1961; 215 E Main St., Lakeland. “We have one fellow who comes in several nights Nineteen61.com a week for it,” Fernandez explained.
PARTNERS Before opening the downtown location, Fernandez acquired two new partners, Lindsey Crowley and Emmerson Bamaca. Bamaca, who previously worked with Fernandez at Nineteen61, manages the bar and has created a wine and cocktail (yes, cocktails – the new location has a liquor license!) list that pairs beautifully with the menu’s Latin flavors. Crowley, with years of restaurant experience, including time with Fernandez at the Lakeland Country Club, manages front of the house. “My new partners are awesome,” Fernandez explained. THE FOOD If you fell in love with some of Marcos’ dishes 8 NOVEMBER 2019
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How To Support Legal Immigration Earlier this August, I wrote a column with the “shouldn’t-be-controversial” opinion that kids don’t belong in cages (https://bit. ly/33OvzCo). As can be expected, that “shouldn’t-be-controversial” opinion provoked controversy. Most people contended that I only complained about a problem without offering a solution. In my defense, I only have 600 words to express my thoughts. So let me use my 600 words here to actually offer a solution. Here’s what we should do to curb “illegal” immigration: #1: DEPORT CRIMINALS ONLY During Trump’s first 14 months in office, arrests of undocumented immigrants with no criminal records have tripled—spiking 203 percent!—compared to Obama’s final 14 months, according to an NBC News analysis of Immigration and Customs Enforcement data. There’s no reason we should be rounding up and deporting this many people. The only people who should be deported are those who really need to be deported: criminals. By all means, deport the drug dealers, gang bangers, murderers and rapists. Otherwise, if the only crime an “illegal” immigrant has committed was coming here “the wrong way”, if they’re otherwise law-abiding individuals who are contributing to the economy, then they should be allowed to stay here. We should grant them amnesty and offer them a path to citizenship. #2: REFORM THE VISA PROCESS Contrary to popular misconception, most “illegal” immigrants do not cross the border. Rather, most of them do come here “the right way” but overstay their visas. In fact, over the past seven years, visa overstays have exceeded illegal border crossings. In 2017, only 310,000 undocumented border crossers were detained, while more than 700,000 immigrants overstayed their visas, according to a report by the Center for Migration Studies.
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If we want to stop “illegal” immigration, the last thing we should do is build an expensive wall in the middle of the desert that isn’t even going to stop illegal border crossings. Rather, we should reform the visa process to allow temporary workers to remain longer, more easily renew their visas, and more easily become permanent residents. Speaking of which... #3: REFORM THE IMMIGRATION PROCESS If we want to curb “illegal” immigration, we need to understand why people choose to immigrate illegally. Why do many people decide to “hop the fence” rather than “wait in line” and “come through the front door”? Simple. Because the line is long and the door is heavily fortified. Immigrants often have to wait years—even decades!—before being approved. A spouse or minor child of a U.S. citizen can expect to wait 5-6 years to obtain a green card and 3-6 years to become a citizen, according to Reason Magazine. If you have no relatives in the country, you can wait up to 11-16 years, but only if you’re a skilled worker; if you’re an unskilled worker, you’re probably stuck waiting forever, Reason explains. Over the years, immigrants have only been waiting longer and longer. Since 1991, wait times have more than doubled from an average of two years and 10 months to five years and 8 months, according to a study by the Cato Institute. When so many immigrants have to choose between finding a better job or starving to death, and when they’re forced to wait in long lines for a better job, can you really blame them for “skipping the line”? We shouldn’t be wasting money building a wall or rounding up people in camps. We should be making it easier for people to come here legally by passing immigration reform. That’s how you really stop “illegal” immigration. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS Info@todayandtonight.com NOVEMBER 2019
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CELEBRATING 30 YEARS by James Coulter Want to honor our veterans and celebrate the cherished freedoms they helped fight for? Then consider attending the God Bless the USA Concert around Veterans’ Day at the Ritz Theatre in Winter Haven. Hosted by the Symphony Guild of Winter Haven, this Americana-themed show will feature patriotic tunes and medleys as performed by the Brass Heart Band and Strings. Not only will this most patriotic concert celebrate our veterans and the country they served, but also celebrate 30 years of the Symphony Guild bringing music to the local Winter Haven community. This year’s event will be hosted at the Ritz Theatre along Central Avenue in Downtown Winter Haven. Having recently undergone a renovation and restoration effort for more than a year, the concert will help show off the newly-refurbished historic venue. The Symphony Guild of Winter Haven decided to host their upcoming event at the 10 NOVEMBER 2019
Ritz Theatre after they were unable to obtain an opening at their old location. While the Ritz does not offer enough space for a full orchestra, they still expect to provide a full performance with only a half orchestra, explained Sherry Anastasio, the Guild’s Executive Board Member. “I think people will enjoy it, people are looking forward to this concert,” she said. “I think that speaks highly of the Ritz and everything they are trying to do to get the Ritz up [and going] with entertainment. So we are jumping
for joy to go in and be a part of it.” Started in 1989, The Symphony Guild of Winter Haven, a local non-profit 501 c3 organization, has been helping support music and the arts within the local community by bringing in live entertainment and raising funds for musical scholarships. “Initial contributions to the guild were made by local residents, Mrs. Jeane Estes, Mr. Raymond Golden, and Mrs. Sarah Hayes. Through their generosity, a 501c(3) status was secured and the first concert season was planned,” their website states. Their season starts every year in the fall with a concert in September or October, followed by a Music of the Season performance in December. Their season ends in the spring with a free concert in April or May as a way to extend their gratitude to their community, their website explains. Their big fundraiser for the year is their Champagne and Shamrocks in March. For the past 25 years, that annual event provides live music and gourmet food, with a diverse selection of musical entertainment through various
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bands and orchestras, including many from Tampa and Orlando, Anastasio said. The funds raised through events such as that allow the guild to sponsor scholarships for music students attending Polk State College, Winter Haven High School, and Lake Region High School. Auditions hosted in the fall and three scholarships conferred in the spring, according to their website. “What has contributed to the success of the Symphony Guild has been the support and donations from our supporters to provide the tradition of musical scholarships for eager and energetic up and coming musicians,” said Brent Booher, the Guild President. Booher enjoys being able to host concerts such as their upcoming patriotic show and 30th-year-anniversary celebration. What he appreciates most is being able to help local music students achieve their dreams by providing them with scholarships sponsored by their organization. “It has been a very good experience,” he said. “We are very happy to continue the 30 years of the tradition of providing scholarships for students in Winter Haven and Polk State College...I love making a difference, being able to help those students go after their goals and achieve those goals.” Anastasio joined the Guild in 2000. Prior to joining, her musical experience was limited to performing the trumpet in elementary school. She did take piano lessons, and later offered them to her daughters after purchasing a piano many years ago. Other than that, she has no other musical skills. She doesn’t even sing, she said. Even then, she appreciated being able to participate within the guild and assist it with its many tasks and functions, helping to further its mission to spread music throughout the community. She remained with it for eight years, then left for four years before later returning. She was invited to join once again when the Guild started forming its Board of Directors. “They decided they needed to get members involved [with] more of a board, so they proceeded with that,” she said. “They called me to come back. I said yes. I came back and they made me president.” Currently, Anastasio serves as the Guild’s treasurer and “go-for” person. They have since cycled
through several presidents, which each and everyone offering their own fresh ideas to help better improve the guild and its mission, she said. What she loves most about the Guild is being able to travel to different places, meeting different people, and performing at different venues. Whether it’s a large and lively fundraiser or a small yet patriotic show, the Guild helps bring people together to enjoy good music. “Hopefully, we can continue to keep it going,” she said. “There are so many other things in the area for people to see and do...We are still moving forward. I hope people will come and enjoy it and continue to support the guild.” The Symphony Guild of Winter Haven will be hosting its God Bless the USA Concert on Thurs., Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be hosted at the Ritz Theatre, located at 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven, FL 33880. For more information about the event, visit their website at: www. symphonyguildofwinterhaven. org, or visit their Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/symphonyguild.
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Fun Bar 3379 US Hwy 17N (863) 800-3400 Karaoke Pool Table & Darts Mulligan’s Sports Bar Bartow Golf Club 150 N. Idlewood (863) 533-1668 Fri, Karaoke 7-10p The Wine Stable 150 S. Broadway (863) 533-9463 Full Bar Live Music
HAINES CITY Amos Tavern 200 US Highway 17 92 N (863) 422-1459 Balmoral Bar & Grill 124 Kenny Blvd (863) 588-3097 Open to the Public! Patio Dining & Full Bar Daily Food & Drink Specials Locals Food Discount! Live Music on Patio
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Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 902 Polk City Rd (863) 419-4848 Full Liquor Sports Bar Big Screen TVs
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 45653 US Hwy 27 (863) 420-3350 Full Liquor Great Wings, Sandwiches, Burgers, Wraps
Rudy’s Liquorup Lounge 600 Ingraham Ave (863) 422-8585 Karaoke, Darts, Billiards Live Bands Happy Hour 12-7p
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Shady Cove Bar & Grill 7140 State Road 544 E. (863) 421-6800 Full Liquor/Hpy Hr 4-7p Open Daily 12p Daily AUCE Food Specials Daily Drink Specials Live Music Sunset Tavern & Package 1030 Marion Lk Rd W (863) 695-8650 College Football Specials Mon & Fri, Karaoke 6p Tue, Hpy Hr All Day! Wed, Ladies $3 Wine Sun, Live Music 3-7p
LAKE ALFRED LA’s Midway Saloon (Across from WH Airport) 3900 Lynchburg Rd (863) 875-7966 Hpy Hr 11-3p; Specials M-F
LAKELAND Beef ‘O’ Brady’s North 1070 Wedgewood Estates Blvd (863) 853-9464 Full Liquor Sports Bar 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday 40+ HD TVs w/sports pkgs Beef ‘O’ Brady’s South 4810 S FL Ave (863) 646-7757 Full Liquor Sports Bar 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday 40+ HD TVs w/sports pkgs Brewlands Bar & Billiards N. 5161 US Hwy 98 N (863) 940-2038 Smoke-Free Billiards/Sports Bar 20 Pool Tables, Dart Boards Game Room, Full Kitchen Open Daily, Full Liquor Brewlands Bar & Billiards S. 5733 S FL Ave (863) 646-2600 Pool & Billiard Sports Hall Full Liquor Bar Open Daily Sun & Wed, S.I.N. Night Thu, Ladies Night
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SNAPSHOTZ Champs Sports Bar & Grill 6645 S Florida Ave (863) 647-5900 Daily Specials 2-10p; Mon, Tacos/Tue, Buff. Shrmp Wed, Boneless Wings Thu, BOGO Bud/Bud Light Btls Fri, Grouper Sand./Sat, Wings Sun, $1 Drafts Cob & Pen 1221 S. Florida Ave (863) 937-8126 Craft Beer & Wine Bar Food/Light Food
Just Larry’s Bar & Grill 3415 E County Rd 542 (863) 666-6898 Open Daily Sports Bar Lunch & Dinner
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Decisions Grill & Bar 1621 E. Edgewood Dr Suite G (863) 686-6441 Duke’s Brewhouse 4960 S Florida Ave (863) 647-9464 Wings, Sports, Spirits Live Music Even Par Sports Bar Oak Plaza North 5100 US Hwy 98 N (863) 816-7995 Happy Hr 4-6p Daily NFL Sunday Ticket MLB Package $12 Buckets Fresco’s Bistro 132 S. Kentucky Ave (863) 683-5267 Happy Hr 5-7 Monthly Pairings Great Bistro Fare Late Menu/Full bar Live Music Gator’s Dockside Highland City 5135 S.R. 98 (863) 619-7627 Food, Full Bar Open late night Hookah Palace 122 S. Kentucky Ave (863) 688-1818 Hrs: Thu-Sat, 4p-2a Thu, Latin Nite w/DJ Fri & Sat, DJ Isle of Capri 541 S Combee Rd (863) 665-6246 Food, Beer/Wine Hpy Hr 3-6p; $1.50 Drft Wed, Ladies Night 7p Pool Tourn, Karaoke
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Lakeland Loft 108 South Tennessee Ave (863) 210-5327 Full Liquor Jazz & Cigar Lounge Business Casual Sun –Thu Dress to Impress Fri & Sat Lucky’s Sports, Oyster & Tiki Bar (Orange Bowl) 4318 US Hwy 98 N (863) 858-3878 Mon, Poker 7p Wed, Poker 11a 1st Thu, Karaoke Contest 1st/3rd Sat, Live Bands Masons Live 5501 S. Florida Ave (863) 333-0096 Tue, Trivia 7p Wed, S.I.N./Karaoke/DJ Thu, Ladies Night w/$1 Drinks Sat, Bands/DJ,/Dance Huge Outside Patio Mojo’s Wings, Burgers, Beer 1853 E. Memorial Blvd (863) 583-9119 Hpy Hr 2-7p Tue, Karaoke Wed, $5 Burgers Fri, Ladies/Latin Night Sun, 50 cent Wings Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub 111 S. Kentucky Ave (863) 686-6231 Darts, Pool Tables Live Music, Fri
T A Slammers 1011 S. Florida Ave (863) 682-4178 Full Liquor Nightly Specials T-Bows 33 Lounge 4106 Lakeland Hills Blvd (863) 683-1201 Happy Hr 4-6p; $2.75 Wells, $2.25 20oz Drafts Wed-Sat, Karaoke 9p Wally’s Pool Hall 1136 E. Main St (863) 688-4460 Hpy Hr, Mon-Sat 11-7p Mon, 9-Ball Tourn Tue & Thu, APA 8 & 9-Ball Thu, Ladies Nite w/free pool Winner’s Circle 4215 South Florida Ave. (863) 644-9464 Sun, Corn Hole Tues, Poker Wed, Ladies Night 1st Thu, Open Mic, 7-10p Ybor Cigars & Spirits 5263 S. Florida Ave (863) 619-6799 Happy Hr 4-7p Darts/Pool Table/TVs Tue-Sat, Live Music
LAKE WALES Al’s Place 1530 N Scenic Hwy (863) 241-3070 Sat, $1 Drafts All Star Grill 2019 Hwy. 60 E (863) 679-9689 Sports Bar
The Pink Piano 1015 S. Florida Ave (863) 937-8885 Tue-Sat, Live Music Wine, Beer, Tapas
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 19598 US Hwy 27 (863) 679-1975 Full Liquor Sports Bar Big Screen TVs
Revival Bar 119 S Kentucky Ave (863) 606-6090 Open 12p Daily/Smoke-Free Craft Cocktail Bar Vintage Cocktails, Beers Relaxed Seating Areas
Cherry Pocket Steak & Seafood Shak 3100 Canal Rd (863) 439-2031 Seafood, Full Liquor Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 11-4p Thu, Fri & Sat, Music 6-10p
Southside Package & Lounge 1122 S. Florida Ave (863) 683-4703 Happy Hr 10-7p & 12-2a; Full Liquor
The Good Spot 3825 N. Scenic Hwy (863) 949-4243 Sat, Ladies Night 7p-cl Sun, Karaoke 3p Darts, Pool Table
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SNAPSHOTZ JayBees Rest. & Lounge 8625 Hwy 60 E (863) 696-1901 Full Liquor Lunch & Dinner Open Mon-Sat Liar’s Lair Saloon Camp Mack River Resort 14143 Camp Mack Rd (863) 696-3863 Fri, Karaoke 8p Live Music Y’all Come Back Saloon 3230 State Rd 60 E (863) 676-5759 Taco Tues, $1 Live Music/Pool
RIVER RANCH Westgate River Ranch Saloon 3200 River Ranch Blvd. Restaurant/Saloon General/Western Store (863) 692-1321 ext 40013 Fri, DJ 6p-12a Sat, Live Band 6p-1a
WINTER HAVEN AJ Slammers 508 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 875 5623 Pub, Pool Hall, Karaoke Darts, Full Liquor Apple Lounge 2803 Recker Hwy (863) 291-0340 Happy Hr, Mon-Fri 11-7p Food Avail./Daily Specials Mon, Pool Tourn Poker, Karaoke, Bands Oct 22, Open Mic Anniv Prty Ave. Bar by Arabellas 328 West Central Ave (863) 229-8142 Open Mon-Sat, 4p Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 4:30-6:30p Sat, Hpy Hr 5-6:30p Smoke-Free Full Menu/Full Bar Barrel239 239 3rd St SW (863) 229-7740 Whiskey Bar Open Daily Drink Specials 1-4p
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Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 300 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 293-9464 Full Liquor Sports Pub 30 Big HD TVs Mon Burger Special Central Tavern 273 W Central Ave (863) 229-5027 Open Daily 12p Full Bar Smoke-Free Outside Patio Duke’s Brewhouse 1708 6th Street SE (863) 576-9464 Wings, Sports, Spirits Live Music Fire Restaurant 325 W. Central Ave (863) 875-5544 Wed, Fire Jazz Trio Sun, Brunch Gary’s Grove 2995 Cypress Gardens Rd (863) 325-0001 Mon, Live Music Fri, Karaoke Grape Expectations 535 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 318-8800 Wine Bar Smoke-Free Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd Street SW (863) 291-0700 Craft Beer & Wine Smoke-Free Food Truck & Live Music Wed-Fri 4p, Sat-Sun 12p 2nd Wed, Moonlight Mrkt Harborside Restaurant 2435 7th Street SW (863) 293-7070 Daily, Hpy Hr 3-6p Mon-Thu, Early Bird 3-5:30p Waterfront Dining High Seas Lounge 7000 State Rd 544 (863) 299-2233 Great Food/Drink Specials Live Music Jensen’s Corner Bar 100 3rd Street SW (863) 298-6755 Smoke-Free Outdoor Patio Thu, Live Music Jessie’s Lounge 118 3rd Street SW (863) 298-9815 Hpy Hr Mon-Fri, 4-7p Mon, Free Pool Wed, Big Ass Jam Night Live Music Weekly
Office Pub & Lounge 1243 1st Street S (863) 293-4767 Happy Hr 12-7 Mon & Thu, Karaoke Tue, Fri, Sat - Poker Pool Tables, Darts & Golden Tee Old Man Frank’s 1005 S. Lake Howard Dr (863) 294-9179 Happy Hour M-F, 11-7p Daily Specials, Oyster Bar Sun, Live Music Oct 31, Halloween Party Past Time Lounge 1605 1st St 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 Somewhere Sports Bar 5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 324-7524 Mon-Sat, Hpy Hr 3-6p w/Daily Beer Specials/Sports Packages Lunch Specials Mon-Fri Tanner’s Lakeside 1006 S Lake Howard Dr (863) 662-5948 Happy Hr Wed-Sun, 4-6p Wed, 1/2 Price Wines Sun, Fam Jam 12-6p/Music 2p 2nd Sun. Brunch 11:30-2p Oct 12, Battle of Bands Union Taproom 245 W Central Ave, ST 102 (863) 268-4921 Open Tue-Thu 3-10p, Fri & Sat 12-11p, Sun 12-7p 40 Self Pour Taps; Craft Brews, Ciders, Wine, Cold Brew Coffee, And Kombucha Winter Haven’s Bar Off The Chain 1560 Havendale Blvd NW (863) 299-5515 Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 4-7p Mon, Free Pool 6-8p Wed, Karaoke 6p Fri, Bike Night 6-8p FIND US ON FACEBOOK AND WWW.TODAYANDTONIGHT.COM
COMMUNITY SNIPPETS God Bless America Concert Brass Heart Band and Strings will be performing this Americana concert. Enjoy a patriotic flare with full band and vocals. Located at the Ritz Theatre, 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven. Tickets $25. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Concert starts at 7 pm. For tickets and more info: SymphonyGuildOfWinterHaven.org The Mission of the Symphony Guild of Winter Haven is to bring musical experiences to the Winter Haven Community and to serve as an outreach to local, aspiring, musicians. In the spring of 1989, a group of citizens, with the common interest of encouraging and supporting the musical arts in the Winter Haven community, met and formed the Symphony Guild of Winter Haven, Inc. Initial contributions to the guild were made by local residents, Mrs. Jeane Estes, Mr. Raymond Golden, and Mrs. Sarah Hayes. Through their generosity, a 501c(3) status was
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secured and the first concert season was planned. Charter guild memberships added to the efforts and a Board of Directors was elected with business conducted at monthly meetings. Throughout the seasons of the SGWH, musical experiences have been brought to the community through a series of concerts and performances and have become known as Symphony Guild “Signatures”. Traditionally, our season begins with a fall concert in September or October, followed by a Music of the Season performance in December. In March, the guild’s main fundraiser, Champagne and Shamrocks , is a sellout evening of gourmet food, outstanding music, humorous champagne toasts, and old fashioned community spirit. In the spring, the SGWH says, thank you to the community with a free concert in April or May. This is our annual Young Peoples Concert in which we showcase talented students from Winter Haven area and this concert always serves as an inspiration to us to keep up our mission of outreach to young artists!
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Holidays ARE IN HIGH GEAR The RP Funding Center brings classic holiday traditions along with sure-to-be new family favorites to stage this season with three hit shows.
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE November 20th CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE brings its latest electrifying and reimagined live holiday family stage spectacular to Lakeland for one unforgettable performance. This critically-acclaimed extravaganza is a Broadway musical and new Cirque adventure wrapped into the ultimate holiday gift for the entire family! Cirque Dreams Holidaze has been hailed by the New York Daily News as “A delicious confection of charm, sparkle and talent by the sleigh load.” It’s “The perfect holiday gift and show everyone will enjoy,” raved Broadway World of the sold-out performances that “Dazzled… at The Kennedy Center,” Washington Post. The Tennessean proclaimed it “A dazzling Holidaze Spectacle…for both young and old” at the Grand Ole Opry House. Set in a multi-million-dollar wonderland of elaborate scenes and dozens of original holiday production numbers, audiences nationwide will celebrate the most wonderful time of the year and experience over 300 spectacular costumes and 20 of the world’s best acts. Broadway singers perform original music and a new twist on seasonal favorites like “Deck the Halls,”, “Winter Wonderland” and “Jingle Bell Rock.” On the edge-of-your-seat feats are performed by toy soldiers, snowmen, penguins, candles, reindeer, gingerbread, carolers, Santa and colossal ornaments…flying, balancing and stretching imaginations in this groundbreaking holiday stage spectacular. It’s “Las Vegas…meets family entertainment…meets musical theatre” touts the Boston Globe.
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on·o·mato·poe·ia: The naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (as buzz, hiss).
By Erica Smith
Organization Is Life The secret to life is meaningless unless you discover it yourself. — W. Somerset Maugham
1. Which Eagles song netted the group its first Grammy even though it only went to No. 2 on the charts? 2. Name the two soccer teams mentioned in “You’re In My Heart” by Rod Stewart. 3. Who were Ed Sullivan’s last musical guests on his show? 4. Which song’s label gave the credit as “John Ono Lennon”? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “When I left my home and my family, I was no more than a boy in the company of strangers.”
2. Glasgow Celtic and Manchester United. 3. Gladys Knight and the Pips, in 1971. The show ran for 23 years, always on Sunday night. 4. “Instant Karma! (We All Shine On),” in 1970. In the U.K. the credit was changed to “Lennon/Ono with the Plastic Ono Band.” It was the first time a solo Beatles song sold a million copies. 5. “The Boxer,” by Simon and Garfunkel, in 1969. It was recorded in multiple parts in multiple locations (including a chapel) and took over 100 hours to complete. The “lie la lie” lyric was intended only as a place holder.
1. What do The Average White Band, Bay City Rollers and Simple Minds have in common? 2. Name the 1927 song that Elvis Presley released in 1960 that went to No. 1 for six weeks. 3. How long was the single “Yesterday Once More”? 4. What instrument did Marv Tarplin play, and in which group? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “So long boy, you can take my place, got my papers, I’ve got my pay, So pack my bags and I’ll be on my way ...” Answers 1. They all originated in Scotland. The country has produced a long list of excellent bands that often are mistaken as being from England. it to our Tonight,” 2. “Are Add You Lonesome released afterwebsite his military service was completed. The recording compawww.todayandtonight.com ny didn’t really like it and thought it or Post On Our Facebook Page would go nowhere. 3. Very long. The 1973 “song” by EXPECT MORE... GET MORE... WE DELIVER! Richard Carpenter and John Bettis Answers 1. “Lyin’ Eyes,” in 1972. The Grammy was for Best Pop Performance, and it also got a nomination for Record of the Year.
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Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity. — Albert Einstein It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change. — attributed to Charles Darwin Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up. — A. A. Milne Do you remember the cartoons where the weary traveler makes it to the top of the mountain to ask the longhaired guru what the secret to life is? Each time the traveler reaches the guru, the reward is a snarky comeback that never answers the question. Those cartoons were infuriating, as I, too, wanted to know the answer. One only has to do a quick web search to find plenty of articles offering solutions related to unconditional love, money, power, family, or security. While love, family, and security are important factors, I want to offer up a more
surprising answer. The secret to life is organization. After 45 trips around the sun, simple organization has become my “go-to” solution for all of life’s problems. Who knew an organized underwear drawer could be a life-altering experience. Organization is not as romantic a notion as unconditional love, but the joy that comes from knowing exactly where to find something is undeniable. The act of organization extends beyond the physical to our mental capacities. Distracted by cluttered thoughts, humans, ultimately, lose focus and determination. One of the reasons social media has become such a nuisance is the cluttered nature of the platform. The constant barrage of information is disorienting, and humans cannot process, categorize and file quickly enough so our brains have become overflowing trashcans. Here is where my advice ends. I know the secret to life is organization; however, achieving that goal is a lifelong struggle. What I failed to realize as a child reading those cartoons is that the traveler is asking the wrong question. Knowing the secret is far different than achieving it. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS info@todayandtonight.com
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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
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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, Thursday BOGO Bud & Bud Light Bottles, Friday, $9 Grouper Sandwich (All Day), Saturday 75¢ Wings (All Day), Sunday $1 Draft; Bud, Bud Light, Avalanche & Land Shark. 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
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 Must Try: Veal lovers are in for a treat 1525 E Gary Rd., Lakeland 863-687-4386
BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S NORTH LAKELAND
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LAKE WALES
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 Great Food! Great Sports! Great Family Fun! 40+ HD TV’s, NFL Ticket Sundays, NCAA Game Plan Saturdays. 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday. Coldest Beer In Town. Kids Eat Free Tuesdays & Sundays 4-8 pm. Now Featuring A Full Liquor Bar. Must Try: Our Delicious Fajitas and Awesome Burgers 4810 South Florida Ave (863) 646-7757 www.beefobradys.com
CHAMPINO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Authentic homemade Italian cooking. Fresh, made to order meals for lunch and dinner. Happy Hour is 7 days per week from 3pm-7pm. Catering and big parties available and welcomed. New York style pizza, calzones, desserts! Try our Eggplant Parm 6617 N. Socrum Loop Rd. 863-937-8866 www.champinos.com
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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
CRAZY FISH
Land mark eatery in Lake Wales. Fresh fish never frozen. Fun and casual atmosphere. Lunch and dinner menu with daily specials. Mon. 4pm to 9pm. Tues. - Saturday 11:30am to 9pm. Closed Sun. Must Try: Shrimp or Fresh Grouper 802 Henry St., Lake Wales (863) 676-6361
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 Mondays-Fridays 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
patio. Full bar available. Less than a mile from LEGOLAND. Kid's menu also available. Must Try: Grouper in a Bag, the Broiled Seafood Combo and award winning Key Lime Pie! 3751 Cypress Gardens Rd., Winter Haven 863-324-0301 www.harrysoldplace.com
RICK'S BAR-B-Q
Featuring delicious barbecue the entire family can enjoy! Serving up great food in downtown since 2011. Our barbecue is hand rubbed with dry seasonings, smoked over hickory wood and cooked all night. Our pulled pork and savory “fall off the bone” style ribs have proven to be favorites for our customers. Eat in, take out or have us cater your next event. On-site banquet room available for private parties; seats up to 60. Tues & Wed 11-3 pm, Thurs to Sat 11-8 pm. Must Try: Brisket! But only on Fridays...while it lasts! And ribs, of course! 204 6th St SW • 863-299-0354 FB@lickthebone • www.ricksbarbq.com
SOMEWHERE SPORTS BAR
Enjoy great food, great games and great times in a family-friendly atmosphere. As your sports headquarters, ESPN, NFL & MLB ticket available on 14 flat screen TV’s. Daily lunch specials Mon-Fri from 11-2 pm only $5.99. Open 7 days a week. Appetizers, Sandwiches, Wraps, Salads, Burgers, Pizza & Wings. Full liquor with Happy Hour Mon-Sat from 3-6 pm. Must Try: Jumbo Wings & Pizza 5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 324-7524
THE TWISTED PROP BAR & GRILLE
Winter Haven's newest casual bar & grill nestled on Lake May. Enjoy burgers, wings, wraps, sandwiches and cold beer in a picturesque setting on the Chain of Lakes. Happy hour on beer & wine is Monday to Friday from 2-7 pm. Indoor dining, Patio dining, Outdoor dining and Pet Friendly. Boat dock with multiple slips available. Stop in by car or by boat to enjoy! Hours: Mon-Thurs, 11-9 pm. Fri & Sat, 11-10 pm. Sun 12-8 pm. Facebook for more info. Must Try: Chicken Wings & Burgers 615 7th ST SW (863) 293-1937
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
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THE MOSCOW BALLET'S GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER November 22nd THE MOSCOW BALLET GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER returns as an annual Christmas tradition. A true Russian performance whose iconic dancers, puppets and hand-crafted costumes define their respective generations and now transcend them, The Moscow Ballet has found a unique way to celebrate an incredible 27 years performing in North America! The Moscow Ballet and The Great Russian Nutcracker as well as their North American Tours started at the Glasnost Festival by its creator and theatrical producer Akiva Talmi. Over the last 27 years, The Moscow Ballet has had acclaimed award-winning prima ballerinas, including Svetlana Smirnova, Predenia and Marina Alexandrova.
THE ELF ON A SHELF – A CHRISTMAS MUSICAL November 25th THE ELF ON A SHELF – A CHRISTMAS MUSICAL comes to the Live Stage for the First Time Ever! The Elf on the Shelf® Scout Elves will take center stage in a new live musical debuting this holiday season. Inspired by the beloved box set The Elf on the Shelf®: A Christmas Tradition, this touring stage production will give families an exclusive glimpse into the magical world of Santa’s North Pole through indelible song and dance numbers and a heartwarming tale about Christmas spirit. This toe-tapping tale tells the story of one particularly impressive Scout Elf™ who must help his new, human family overcome a personal loss and remember the importance of Christmas cheer. Can this tiny elf, along with a host of North Pole pals, make Christmas joyous for his family once again? Featuring an original story and score, dazzling sets and costumes, and wondrous moments that make even the most cynical believe, this momentous celebration of the season leaves spirits high and captivates all with the splendor of Christmas.
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MORE INFORMATION Make these shows a new holiday tradition in your household; family memories for years to come! Tickets are on sale now at RPFundingCenter.com: Cirque Dreams Holidaze is November 20th at 7:30 pm. Ticket prices range from $42 to $108. The Moscow Ballet Great Russian Nutcracker is November 22nd at 7 pm. Ticket prices range from $35 to $195.25. The Elf On The Shelf – A Christmas Musical is November 25th at 7 pm. Ticket prices range from $37.95 to $73. NOVEMBER 2019
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NOVEMBER CONCERT CALENDAR FRIDAY, NOV 1
ACOUSTIC DOSE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) CHASE DIXON (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) 33 YEARS (Brew Hub, LKD) BOBBY JAMES (Grove Roots Brew, WH) T MIKE & DUKE (Central Park, WH) MICAH SHANE (Federal Bar, LKD) SIXX L SIXX (Swan Brewing, LKD) KAT & THE DAWGS (Pink Piano, LKD) POWER SURGE (New Grove Lounge, DUN) HARRIS/BARONE JAZZ (Tempo 1930, WH) RUMOR HAZIT (Apple Lounge, WH) SMOKEPOINT/ SPF 60 (Leo’s Live, LKD)
SATURDAY, NOV 2
OAKLEE DUO (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) BLIND SIGHTED (Old Man Frank’s, WH) BOONEDOCK BLONDES (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) FREE WHISKEY (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) WONDERLAND (Caribbean Bay, WH) ROY SCHNEIDER & KIM MAYFIELD (Swan Brewing, LKD) RAY CERBONE 2p/ RECKLESS SAINTS 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD) T MIKE & DUKE (Grove Roots Brew, WH) OCEAN STEEZE (Pink Piano, LKD) RUSTED (Fireside Lounge, DVPT) VELVET JONES (New Grove Lounge, DUN) TWO SMOOTH (Big Cypress Grill, LKD) ICONIC OPERA (P & J’s Recreation, FRSTPF) KAI7EN (Leo’s Live, LKD) SKIP & NANCY FRYE (Federal Bar, LKD) GARY LOVE BAND (LKLD Live, LKD) JEZABELLE (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA)
SUNDAY, NOV 3
LUBECK (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH)
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LAST MINUTE MICKEYS (Old Man Frank’s, WH) FRANK E & THE MARSHALL LAW BAND (Sunset Tavern, HC) JIM THOMAS (Harborside, WH) DREW WILLIAMS (Grove Roots Brew, WH) KOLT 45 (Y’all Come Back Saloon, LW) WILL KIMBROUGH (Swan Brewing, LKD) SKIP & NANCY FRYE (Federal Bar, LKD) LUIS REXACH (Brew Hub, LKD)
MONDAY, NOV 4 MICKENZIE PEISHER (Gary’s Grove, WH) ELTON JOHN (Amalie Arena, TMP)
TUESDAY, NOV 5
SKIP FYRE (Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, LKD) ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD) LUBECK (New Grove Lounge, DUN) JOEY FOLEY (Apple Lounge, WH)
WEDNESDAY, NOV 6 FIRE JASS TRIO (Fire Restaurant, WH) JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) THE ACOUSTIC STAGE (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) TWO SMOOTH (American Legion #8, WH) BRIAN HENKE (Maddox Ranch, LKD) SPF 60 (Leo’s Live, LKD) RAP PACK (Pink Piano, LKD) JUSTIN BILTONEN (Fireside Lounge, DVPT) THE BLACK KEYS wsg MODEST MOUSE & SHANNON AND THE CLAMS (Amway Center, ORL)
THURSDAY, NOV 7
TONY KNIGHT (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) JANE “UNPLUGGED” (Sunset Tavern, HC) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) RICK GOLD & JOSE GONZALEZ (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH)
FLIPPEN KANGAROOS (Roscoe’s Chilli Challenge, LKD) POWER SURGE (Leo’s Live, LKD) DEEKBEATS (Pink Piano, LKD)
FRIDAY, NOV 8
TRAVIS WILLIAMS (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) KOLT 45 (LW Moose Lodge, LW) RUMOR HAZIT (New Grove Lounge, DUN) GEORGE MORRIS AND THE LARIAT BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) THE BROKE (Grove Roots Brew, WH) JOSH BLEVINS (Apple Lounge, WH) GRUMPY (Leo’s Live, LKD) REVEL IN THE VIEW/ BUCODA/FIGHT MILK (Pink Piano, LKD) A & V PROJECT (Federal Bar, LKD) LIZ & LUCAS (Brew Hub, LKD) LEGENDARY JCS (Union Hall, LKD) T MIKE & DUKE (Tempo 1930, WH)
SATURDAY, NOV 9
PLAN B (Old Man Frank’s, WH) BLAKE FREE (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) THE FIRE HALL KINGS (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) WONDERLAND (New Grove Lounge, DUN) KOLT 45 (Florida Brewery, ADL) RENDITION (Four Lakes, WH) WILEY COLLECTIVE (Grove Roots Brew, WH) JEZABELLE (Leo’s Live, LKD) GREENHOUSE AFFECT (Federal Bar, LKD) THE FREAKIN HOOLIGANS (Brew Hub, LKD) CASTING CROWNS & HILLSONG WORSHIP wsg ELEVATION WORSHIP (Amalie Arena, TMP) MIRANDA LAMBERT wsg MAREN MORRIS, PISTOL ANNIES & TENILLE TOWNES (Amway Center, ORL)
SUNDAY, NOV 10 SOUTHERN BLEND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) WE THREE STRINGS (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH)
JONNIE MORGAN (Sunset Tavern, HC) ESCAPE THE PAVEMENT (Grove Roots Brew, WH) CRISTI & JOHN (Swan Brewing, LKD) TRAVIS WILLIAMS (Federal Bar, LKD)
MONDAY, NOV 11
TRAVIS WILLIAMS (Gary’s Grove, WH) JADE KOTH (The Pink Piano, LKD) CASTING CROWNS & HILLSONG WORSHIP wsg ELEVATION WORSHIP (Amway Center, ORL)
TUESDAY, NOV 12 MICKENZIE PEISHER (New Grove Lounge, DUN) LUBECK (Apple Lounge, WH) SKIP FYRE (Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, LKD) ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD)
WEDNESDAY, NOV 13 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) FIRE JASS TRIO (Fire Restaurant, WH) GARY SCHUTT (Leo’s Live, LKD) MAD DECENT (Pink Piano, LKD)
THURSDAY, NOV 14 RENDITION (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) JANE “UNPLUGGED” (Sunset Tavern, HC) BRASSHEART BAND (Ritz Theatre, WH) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) RICK GOLD & JOSE GONZALEZ (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) POWER SURGE (Leo’s Live, LKD) SCOTT HOOKER (Pink Piano, LKD)
FRIDAY, NOV 15
TONE & AMBERLE OF COMIN HOME (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) FREE WHISKEY (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) MICKENZIE PEISHER (New Grove Lounge, DUN) WE THREE STRINGS (Grove Roots Brew, WH)
ICONIC OPERA (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) SIGHED EFFEX (Apple Lounge, WH) ERICA DICEGLIE (Ritz Theatre, WH) STRAITJACKET SMILE/ GARY SCHUTT (Leo’s Live, LKD) VENA KAVA (Pink Piano, LKD) THE DETECTIVES (Federal Bar, LKD) TL JENTGENS (Union Hall, LKD) KTO (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) T MIKE & DUKE (Fresco’s, LKD)
SATURDAY, NOV 16
HARLEQUIN (Old Man Frank’s, WH) KTO (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) DAVID BRIMER DUO (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) NICOLE EQUERME (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) BURNIN’ BROTHERS (Harley Davidson, LKD) KOLT 45 (Main Street Tap Room, AV PK) RUNNING RECKLESS (New Grove Lounge, DUN) SOUTHERNDIPITY (Grove Roots Brew, WH) SHANE MEADE & THE SOUND (Brew Hub, LKD) THE CONSPIRACY (Swan Brewing, LKD) RUMOR HAZIT (Leo’s Live, LKD) THE BROKE (Pink Piano, LKD) FREE WHISKEY (Federal Bar, LKD) SHADOW CABINETS (Union Hall, LKD) JONAS BROTHERS (Amway Center, ORL)
SUNDAY, NOV 17 RUMOR HAZIT (Old Man Frank’s, WH) ACOUSTIC DOSE (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) FRANK E & THE MARSHALL LAW BAND (Sunset Tavern, HC) JOHN FRINZI (Grove Roots Brew, WH) LUBECK (Tempo 1930, WH) THE HOUSE CATS (Federal Bar, LKD) ROB DEMORROW (Brew Hub, LKD)
MONDAY, NOV 18 ADRIENNE & MIKE RICHARDS (Gary’s Grove, WH)
TUESDAY, NOV 19 SKIP FYRE (Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, LKD) ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD)
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TUESDAY, DEC 3
POLKWEED MUZIQUE (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) SKIP FYRE (Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, LKD) ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD)
WEDNESDAY, DEC 4 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) FIRE JASS TRIO (Fire Restaurant, WH)
THURSDAY, DEC 5
ICONIC OPERA WEDNESDAY, NOV 20
SATURDAY, NOV 23
TONY KNIGHT (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) JANE “UNPLUGGED” (Sunset Tavern, HC) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) RICK GOLD & JOSE GONZALEZ (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) MIKE FREUND (Swan Brewing, LKD)
JOSH BLEVINS BAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) AGGIE ROAD (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) TMIKE & DUKE (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) WONDERLAND (Fireside Lounge, DVPT) KOLT 45 (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) HALEQUIN BAND (New Grove Lounge, DUN) HARRIS/BARONE JAZZ (Fire Restaurant, WH) TREVOR BYSTROM (Grove Roots Brew, WH) ANDY SHREEVE (Frescos, LKD) SPEARMAN BREWERS (Swan Brewing, LKD) BLIND SIGHTED (Leo’s Live, LKD) STEEL RIDGE BAND (Federal Bar, LKD) DAMON FOWLER (Union Hall, LKD)
FRIDAY, NOV 22
SUNDAY, NOV 24
THE ACOUSTIC STAGE (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) JOSH DAMPIER DUO (Grove Roots Brew, WH) JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) FIRE JASS TRIO (Fire Restaurant, WH) POWER SURGE (Leo’s Live, LKD)
THURSDAY, NOV 21
BRIMER (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) OCCASIONAL ASTRONAUTS (New Grove Lounge, DUN) LAURIE & RUSTY WRIGHT (Grove Roots Brew, WH) PLAN B/ THE REAL DEAL (Leo’s Live, LKD) RANSOM (Apple Lounge, WH) MIKE FREUND (Federal Bar, LKD) ANCHOR’S AWEIGH (Pink Piano, LKD) MICHAEL NICHOLS (Brew Hub, LKD) SOUTHBOUND (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) B. HAVEN (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) NEXT BIG THING: THE KILLERS, SWITCHFOOT, PVRIS, I DON’T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME (Mid FL CU Amphi, TMP)
CROSS TRAXX (Old Man Frank’s, WH) WILEY COLLECTIVE (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) SUMMIT KINGS (Sunset Tavern, HC) MARCUS BRIXA & JOSH DAMPIER (Grove Roots Brew, WH) B. HAVEN (Twisted Prop, WH) NEXT BIG THING: THE 1975, AJR, JUDAH & THE LION, THE REVIVALISTS, SILERSUN PICKUPS, SHAED, MORGXN, WHITE REAPER, SMITH & THELL (Mid FL CU Amphi, TMP) ARIANA GRANDE wsg NORMANI & SOCIAL HOUSE (Amalie Arena, TMP) SARA BAREILLES wsg EMILY KING (Amway Center, ORL)
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MONDAY, NOV 25 MICKENZIE PEISHER (Gary’s Grove, WH) ARIANA GRANDE wsg NORMANI & SOCIAL HOUSE (Amway Center, ORL)
TUESDAY, NOV 26 MICKENZIE PEISHER (New Grove Lounge, DUN) LUBECK (Apple Lounge, WH) SKIP FYRE (Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, LKD) ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD)
WEDNESDAY, NOV 27 HUNTER SMITH (Grove Roots Brew, WH) JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) FIRE JASS TRIO (Fire Restaurant, WH)
THURSDAY, NOV 28 JANE “UNPLUGGED” (Sunset Tavern, HC) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) STUFFED (Pink Piano, LKD)
FRIDAY, NOV 29
POLK COUNTY PORCH PICKERS (Old Man Frank’s, WH) KAT ACOUSTIC (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) VELVET JONES (New Grove Lounge, DUN) HARRIS/BARONE JAZZ (Tempo 1930, WH) GEORGE MORRIS AND THE LARIAT BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) PAUL & IEVA CALTALDO (Grove Roots Brew, WH) SIMPLICITY (Central Park, WH) BLAKE FREE (Apple Lounge, WH)
JOSH BLEVINS/ ALMOST THERE (Leo’s Live, LKD) A & V PROJECT (Federal Bar, LKD) CROSS TRAXX w/ BILLY LONG (P & J’s Recreation, FRSTPF) REHAB (Union Hall, LKD) CHRIS POINDEXTER (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA)
SATURDAY, NOV 30 ALMOST THERE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) JOSH BLEVINS (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) RED HOT ROOSTER (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) KOLT 45 (New Grove Lounge, DUN) FREE WHISKEY (Grove Roots Brew, WH) ANGELA EASTERLING/ BRANDON TURNER (Swan Brewing, LKD) RUSTED (Leo’s Live, LKD) DANNY V (Pink Piano, LKD) JOHNNY DEBT (Federal Bar, LKD) REX FLOYD (LKLD Live, LKD) HONEYWHAT (Union Hall, LKD) LAURIE & RUSTY WRIGHT (Fresco’s, LKD) REBEL SOUL (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH)
SUNDAY, DEC 1
DREW WILLIAMS (Grove Roots Brew, WH) ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Federal Bar, LKD) ROB DEMORROW (Brew Hub, LKD) JINGLE BALL: SAM SMITH, LIZZO, NORMANI, FRENCH MONTANA, WHY DON’T WE, MAX & AJ MITCHELL (Amalie Arena, TMP)
JANE “UNPLUGGED” (Sunset Tavern, HC) BRIDGET KELLY BAND (LKLD Live, LKD) JIM THOMAS (Swan Brewing, LKD)
FRIDAY, DEC 6
THE BROKE (Grove Roots Brew, WH) SHANE MEADE & THE SOUND (Brew Hub, LKD) ERICA DICEGLIE (Lk Ashton, LW) THE DETECTIVES (Federal Bar, LKD) 22N (Union Hall, LKD) THE NEW REPECTS, SETH WALKER, BEARS & LIONS, LK WALES YOUNG MUSICIANS (Orange Blossom Revue, LW)
SATURDAY, DEC 7
SUNSET & SYMPHONY (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) WONDERLAND (New Grove Lounge, DUN) BURNIN’ BROTHERS (Main Street Tap Room, AV PK) SPF 60 (Grove Roots Brew, WH) RUSTED (Leo’s Live, LKD) MICAH SHANE TRIO (Federal Bar, LKD) CRISTI & JOHN (Brew Hub, LKD) NICK RIVERA (The Poor Porker, LKD) JILL’S CASHBOX, THE TRONGONE BAND, WEST KING STRING BAND, HUBO BENTLEY & DIM CROOKED FOOLS, DIXIE JEWELS, SANDY’S MUSIC GIRLS (Orange Blossom Revue, LW) JIMMY BUFFETT & THE CORAL REEFER BAND (Amway Center, ORL)
SUNDAY, DEC 8
POLKWEED MUZIQUE (Grove Roots Brew, WH) TRAVIS WILLIAMS (Federal Bar, LKD) BAD BUNNY (Amalie Arena, TMP
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Arts, Crafts, Festivals & Expos
NOV 1
to 10 - Harvest Holler Corn Maze. Admission includes: interactive corn maze, hayride, hay fort, corn cribs, tire swings, cow, train, corn hole, old farm equipment for pics, pumpkin patch. Fridays 4-8 pm, Saturdays 12-8 pm, Sundays 12-5 pm. Cost – Adults (13 yrs+) $10.50, Seniors (65+), Youth (3-12) $8.50, 2 and under free (filed trip rate $8.50). Concessions available. Located 950 Tavares Rd, Polk City 33686 www.harvestholler.com
NOV 1
to 10 – A Colored Image of the Sun. Presented by Polk Museum of Art. A solo exhibition by artist, Kelly Sturhahn. Sturhahn’s work explores notions of the sublime in nature from a contemporary viewpoint, simultaneously considering experience, perception and transformation. Favoring process and experimentation, her practice combines the unconventional with the traditional, incorporating a range of tactile materials to create paintings on cut fabric, ink drawings, and large-scale installations comprised of textiles, such as hand-sewn sequins and painted lace. Drawing on nature’s intricate, ever-changing phenomena, these works translate sensory experience, and often reinterpret nature abstractly as shapes, patterns, color, light, and movement. Located Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College, 800 E Palmetto St, Lakeland. Tues-Sun 10-5 pm. Cost – Free. PolkMuseumofArt.org
NOV 1
to 10 – Paul Fullerton: Forces of Nature. Presented by Polk Museum of Art Paul Fullerton’s sculptures in the Sculpture Garden and inside the museum will be some of Fullerton’s works on paper, as well as a self-portrait on loan from a collector in Gainesville, FL. Located Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College, 800 E Palmetto St, Lakeland. Tues-Sun 10-5 pm. Cost – Free. PolkMuseumofArt.org
NOV 2
to DEC 8 - Scott’s Maze Adventures. Admission includes: both Corn Mazes, the permanent Tree Maze, Rope Maze, Labyrinth, Mist Maze, Super Slide, Jumping Pillow, Small Kids Zip
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Line, Huge Fort-like playground, Tot Lot, Sand Tires, Tether Ball, other games and covered picnic areas. Open to general public Saturdays 10-5 pm and Sundays 12-5 pm. Last admission sold at 3 pm. Cost - $12; 3 and under free (all kids must be with a paying adult). Additional charges apply for hay ride and fishing for kids. Concessions available. Located 26216 County Road 448A, Mount Dora 32757 www.longandscottfarms.com
NOV 6
to 9 – Florida Flywheelers Fall Fuel Up. The 24th Annual Fall Fuel Up will feature antique tractors and cars, hit and miss engines, food, a flea market, parades, and the antique village. The Fall Fuel Up is a great event for the entire family. Located 7000 Avon Park Cut Off Rd, Fort Meade. Wed to Sat, 8-5 pm. Cost - $10. www. floridaflywheelers.org
NOV 7
– After Hours at the Museum. The first Thursday of each month Polk Museum of Art is open until 8 pm. Enjoy the Curator Tour at 6 pm. Thurs, 5-8 pm. Located Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College, 800 E Palmetto St, Lakeland. PolkMuseumofArt.org
NOV 8
– Wright After Dark Tour. Florida Southern College will host Wright After Dark Tour on the 2nd Friday of each month. Experience the treasured buildings of Frank Lloyd Wright like never before. Discover the largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world when you visit Florida Southern College. The campus is home to 13 remarkable Wright structures, including the Usonian Faculty House and iconic Annie Pfeiffer Chapel. Located L.N. Pipkin Bandshell at Florida Southern College, 111 Lk Hollingsworth Dr., Lakeland. Fri, 7-8:30 pm. Reservations are required. Please call (863) 680-4597.
NOV 9
- Honey Bee Festival & Craft Fair. Bartow is home to the Ridge Beekeepers Association and Polk County is the second largest producer of honey in Florida, and the third largest in the nation. Nearly 100 vendors will be offering a wide variety of homemade crafts and locally produced honey. This year’s list of crafts includes such a wide array of options, from crafts personalized on the spot, home and holiday décor, hand crafted jewelry, jams and jellies, sand art, and so much more. Located Main Street, Downtown Bartow. Sat, 9-4 pm.
NOV 9
– Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony. Starts at the Veterans Memorial Park near Lake Beulah at about 10 a.m. The parade then kicks off at the RP Funding Center and winds through Downtown Lakeland. It’s a great opportunity to support our veterans. Sat, 10-12 pm.
NOV 9
– Bond Clinic 16th Annual Diabetes Health Fair. This event is free and open to the public. There is no other event like this in our area, a full morning focusing on those who are Pre-Diabetic or Diabetic and their caregivers. Along with many helpful screenings, there will be dozens of vendors sharing information specific to managing and overcoming Diabetes. Stop in for a seminar by one of our physicians, try some
healthy food options and take advantage of this great opportunity for information. Located at Bond Clinic, 199 Ave B NW, Winter Haven. Sat, 8-11 am.
NOV 11
– Veterans Day Celebration in Auburndale. Auburndale and Lake Alfred join together for a morning of ceremony and honor to our Veterans. The Centennial Bell will ring at 11:00 AM to begin the ceremony. There will be a display of military flags along with guest speak Shawn Sherrouse and special keynote speaker Major General H.D. “Jake” Polumbo (ret). Located Auburndale City Park, East Park Street, Auburndale. Mon, 11 am.
NOV 13
– Cypresswood Health & Wellness Fair. Free Hearing Screens, Samples of Healthy Living Products, Plenty of Parking Available, Over 25 Health and Wellness vendors. Door prizes, raffles, cash & carry items, presented by Helping Hand Nursing Services. Located Cypresswood Clubhouse, 1099 Clubhouse Rd, Winter Haven. Wed, 4-6 pm.
NOV 14
- Lakeland Food Truck Rally. Presented by Downtown Lakeland. 20+ food trucks line up around Munn Park to sell their unique cuisine every second Thursday, 6-9 pm. Located downtown Lakeland, 201 E. Main Street.
NOV 15
- Main Street Bartow Friday Fest. A downtown street party, third Friday each month, featuring a live band, food & beverages, open car cruisein, and activities for children. Different theme each month. Located E. Main Street, Bartow. Fri, 6-9 pm.
NOV 15
– Central Florida Health Expo. The Central Florida Health Expo is the area’s premier event for health-conscious adults. Come and enjoy free health screenings, door prize drawings, healthcare education, health insurance enrollment and healthy living workshops. This event is free to the public. Everyone is welcome! Located International Market World, 1052 US Hwy 92 W, Auburndale. Fri, 9-2 pm.
NOV 16
– Rock n Brews BBQ Festival. FBA Sanctioned BBQ contest with both Pro’s, Backyard, and Kids Division, Craft Beer Tastings, and Music from local bands including Almost There on the Riverfront Stage from 7-11 pm. Admission is free! Tickets will be sold for the People’s Choice BBQ Tasting and the Craft Beer Tasting on the Riverfront on the day of the event. People can purchase food from our BBQ Vendors during the day or wristbands for our Craft Beer Tasting or for our People’s Choice Award where teams will submit their Pork Butt’s. Proceeds for the Festival will benefit Captains For Clean Waters to help keep protect the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes water quality. Located at Camp Mack Resort, Lk Wales. Sat 11 am to 11 pm. RocknBrewsBBQ.com
NOV 16
– 5th Annual Haven Holiday Market. Largest free holiday community, pet-friendly event. Get a jump on your holiday shopping! Featuring more than 160 unique vendors with handcraft-
NOV 16
– Silver Lakes of Lakeland Craft Fair. Many artists bringing their many works of art to the fair. Quilters, homemade purses and bags, art work, stain glass, craved woodwork, homemade baked goods, awesome variety of items great for gift giving. Raffle baskets, grilled meals available from 10:30 to 1:30 pm. Located 2155 Silver Lakes N, Lakeland. Sat, 9-2 pm.
NOV 16
– Cypress Gardens Ski Show. Free ski show 3rd Saturday of each month. Concessions available. Bring a blanket or chair for seating. Located MLK Jr Park, Lk Silver, Winter Haven, Sat at 5 pm.
NOV 16
– History Center Architectural Tour. Tour offered on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Explore the Polk County History Center during a family friendly architectural tour and learn more about Neo-Classical architecture, the construction of the building and the stories behind the iconic Old Polk County Courthouse. Sat, 11-12 pm. Call (863) 534-4386 for more info.
NOV 16
& 17 – Peace River Folk Festival. Bluegrass and country music lovers will enjoy a day of pure satisfying, toe-tapping entertainment. Re-enactment of the 1864 Battle of Bowlegs Creek (The Cow Battle) is presented at 2 pm on Saturday and Sunday. There will be vendors and living history camps throughout weekend. Located Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area, 1639 Frostproof Hwy, Ft Meade. Sat & Sun park opens at 8:30 am. Sat, 12-9 pm (music fest). Sat & Sun, 2 pm (Cow Battle Re-enactment). Cost – Sat, $10 per car & Sun, $5 per car.
NOV 18
– Chow Down in Lake Wales. Enjoy some of the best food trucks in Central Florida. Very meal freshly prepared and cooked to order. Bring your appetite, lawn chair and sit back and relax. The Chow Down Food Trucks are at Lake Wailes Park, 205 N 5th Street, Lake Wales on the 3rd Monday of the month from 5-9 pm.
NOV 21
– Annual Wine, Chocolate and Cheese Event. Main Street Winter Hosts their annual event in downtown with local downtown businesses. Attendees will purchase a ticket and receive a map along with a tasting glass to visit all of the participating locations. Enjoy live music on the street while exploring downtown for “sips & bites” with friends. Check-in will begin promptly at 5:30PM on the southeast corner of Central Park (across from Wauchula State Bank). Please come with photo ID in hand. MainStreetWH.com
NOV 2
9 to JAN 5 – Holidays at Bok Tower Gardens. Experience Pinewood Estate completely transformed into a holiday showplace, festive carillon concerts at 1 pm & 3 pm and seasonal holiday foliage. Located Bok Tower Gardens, Lk Wales. Combo admission to the Gardens and Pinewood Estate Holiday Home Tour $25 adult, $12 (child ages 5-12). BokTowerGardens.org
DEC 5
– Annual Lakeland Christmas Parade. The Junior League of Greater Lakeland and the City of Lakeland are proud to host the 39th annual Lakeland Christmas Parade. The theme of this year’s parade is “The Joy of Giving.” This theme was inspired by the continuous generosity and love displayed within our community as touted by the nickname, “the Giving City.”
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Join us in ringing in the holiday season! Parade starts and ends at the RP Funding Center and winds through Downtown Lakeland and past Lake Mirror. Thurs, 7 pm.
Farmers’ Market features locally grown produce and more on the 2nd/4th Saturday of each month. Located Park Ave & Stuart Ave, Lk Wales. Sat, 9-1 pm.
DEC 6
NOV 9
– Lakeland First Friday: Hometown Holiday. One of the most popular recurring events at Historic Munn Park in Downtown Lakeland. Join us for an evening of free family friendly entertainment, activities, live music, art receptions, a car show, and, of course, the chance to check out a great, locally-owned restaurant or retail establishment. New theme each month. Located Munn Park, Lakeland. Fri – 6-9 pm.
DEC 6
& 7 – Orange Blossom Revue. The event is open to the public and will have barbecue, live entertainment from local and nationally recognized musicians, local artists, kids entertainment and activities, plus special events. Located Lake Wailes Park, Shores of Lake Wailes, Lk Wales. Fri, 5-9 pm. Sat, 10 am to 10 pm. OrangeBlossomRevue.com
DEC 7
– Annual Snowfest. There is snow in the forecast for downtown Lakeland! Join the City of Lakeland for their annual Snowfest with an artisan craft fair, inflatables, Snow Mountains, and Santa. Located Munn Park, Downtown Lakeland. Sat, 10-2 pm.
Markets, Antique Fairs & Car Shows Main Street Bartow Farmers’ Market – Wednesdays. The Farmers Market vendors offer a wide variety of products including produce, dips and soup mixes, jams, jellies, pickles, honey, pies, candied apples, relishes, pecan and peanut brittle, and crafts. Food vendors available. Located Fort Blount Park at the corner of Main Street and Broadway Ave, Bartow. Wed, 10-2 pm. Facebook@ BartowFarmersMarket Flea & Farmers Market at Visitor Information Center – Thursdays. Featuring a variety of vendors offering local produce, handmade crafts and more. Located at Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center, 101 Adventure Court, Davenport (by US Hwy 27). Thurs, 9-3 pm. Lakeland Cruiser’s Car Club – Fridays. Weekly open car show. Come on down to show off your vehicle! Guests will enjoy New, Old, Experimental, Antique, Ancient, TwoWheelers and Rat Rods. Free registration, trophy’s, door prizes, “share-the-wealth” drawing and 50s/60s music. Money raised benefits the Florida Baptist Children’s Home. NEW location Big Lots parking lot 4233 South Florida Ave, Lakeland. Fri, 5-9 pm. Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market – Saturdays. We have an exceptional variety of local vendors who offer fresh produce, seafood, pastries, breads, desserts, local honey, artisans, and crafts, to name a few. We are part of the FAB (Fresh Access Bucks) program that assists those in the SNAP/EBT program by encouraging healthy behaviors by making fresh, local produce more affordable and accessible to SNAP customers. Stop by the Market Information Booth for more details! Located N. Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. Sat, 8 am-1 pm.
NOV 9
- Downtown Bartow Antique Fair & Collectibles Market. Held the 2nd Saturday of each month, antique vendors set up along the sidewalks in downtown Bartow. No charge for public; $20 for vendors. Located E Main Street, Bartow. Sat, 8-2 pm.
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& 23 - Lake Wales Farmers’ Market. The Lake Wales
& 23 – 2nd & 4th Saturday Markets In Downtown Winter Haven. FREE community events, family and pet friendly. Local vendors offering: fresh & organic greens, raw local honey, food trucks, kettle corn, antiques, art painting, jewelry, all natural & organic body care products, wooden furniture, balloon artists, facial paintings, local crafts, fair trade, baby dresses, third party networks, non-profit, local businesses, cold treats, jams & jellies, baked goods, cottage products, live music, book signing, and more! Located downtown Winter Haven, 41 5th ST NW, Winter Haven. Sat, 9-3 pm.
NOV 16
- Uptown Yard Sale & Flea Market. Bartow’s monthly Uptown Yard Sale & Flea Market is held on the 3rd Saturday of each month, along the 300 block of East Main Street in downtown Bartow. Sat, 8-1 pm.
NOV 23
- Lake Wales Car Show. Display of custom, classic, street rods, & antique cars and trucks in Historic Downtown Lake Wales on the 4th Saturday every month. Stroll and admire the cool antique, custom and classic cars of yesteryear while enjoying music, enchanting shops, and the unique restaurants of charming downtown Lake Wales. Located East Stuart Ave, Lk Wales. Sat, 4-8 pm.
NOV 27
– Moonlight Market. Monthly Moonlight Market at GRB in Downtown Winter Haven; 4th Wednesday! Coming in from all over Central Florida, vendors set up shop just for you from 6-9pm! Items range from handmade soy candles, unique stained glass, to honey, avocados, and freshly baked bread. Check our website to see which food truck we’ll have out! Swing on by, shop, sip & eat local! Located Grove Roots Brewing Company, 302 3rd St SW, Winter Haven. Wed, 6-9 pm. GroveRoots.com
Concerts & Theatre
NOV 1
to 10 - The Kitchen Witches. Isobel Lomax and Dolly Biddle are two “mature” cable-access cooking show hostesses who have hated each other for thirty years, ever since Larry Biddle dated one and married the other. When circumstances put them together on a TV cooking show the hilarity ensues and the insults fly. Fri & Sat, 7:30 pm and Sun, 2 pm. Located Lake Mirror Theatre, 121 S Lk Ave, Lakeland. Adults $24, Seniors (55 & up) $22, Students (17 & under) $17. Lakelandcommunitytheatre.com
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to 17 - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes alive in the musical retelling. Joseph, the favorite son of Jacob, is blessed with vivid dreams that foretell the future. Sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Joseph endures a series of adventures that challenge him to the core. The new MEGA MIX version features a show stopping finale first time performed on Theatre Winter Haven’s stage. Located Theatre Winter Haven, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven. Cost – Adults $28, Students $25. Thurs & Fri, 7:30 pm. Sat & Sun, 2:30 & 7:30 pm. TheatreWinterHaven.com
NOV 6
– Family Feud Live Celebrity Edition. Join our fun celebrity team captains as we randomly-select audience members to become a member of their on-stage “family”. You can also win prizes right from your very own seat in the audience! Based on the wildly popular TV game show, its sure to bring load of laughs, fun, and prizes! Celebrities Include Pauly Shore
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and Tom Arnold with Host Rubin Ervin. (This will not be televised, and Steve Harvey will not be hosting.) Located in the Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Wed, 7:30 pm. Cost - $64, $44.50, $33.50 plus parking. RPFundingCenter.com
NOV 9
– Erinn Abu & Manny Lopez: Loving Easy Tour. Erinn Abu will be accompanied by International recording guitarist Manny Lopez performing selections from their albums “Ten Love Stories,” “Forever In Love” and “HYMNS.” Located Ritz Theatre, 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven. Sat, 8 pm. Cost $15. www. RitzWinterHaven.com
NOV 9
– Terry Fator. The America‘s Got Talent winner brings to life a hilarious range of characters including: Winston, the impersonating turtle, Emma Taylor, the little girl with the big voice, and lounge singer Monty Carlo. His amazing vocal impressions include musical superstars such as Garth Brooks, Dean Martin, Aretha Franklin, Lady Gaga, Elton John, Meghan Trainor, Bruno Mars, and Elvis.Located in the Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sat, 7:30 pm. Cost - $73, $56, $45, $38 plus parking. RPFundingCenter.com
NOV 12
– Road Trip To The Gardens: Nashville. New! to Bok Tower Gardens this season. A variety of themed live music to enjoy amongst the beauty of the Gardens. Nov 12 is Road Trip To The Gardens: Nashville. Sat, 12-2:30 PM. Included with admission. BokTowerGardens. org for more info.
NOV 14
– God Bless The USA Concert. Brass Heart Band and Strings will be on hand for this concert. Brass Sounds will fill the auditorium with a patriotic flare and vocalists will ring out. You can join in the celebration of this first time event sponsored by the Symphony Guild of Winter Haven. Located Ritz Theatre, 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven. Thurs, 7 pm. Cost $25. www.RitzWinterHaven.com
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to 24 – The Sound of Music. This final collaboration between musical theatre giants Rodgers and Hammerstein was clearly destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. When Maria, a young postulant, proves to be too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval captain. She immediately falls in love with the children – and eventually with their father. During this time, Captain von Trapp is ordered to take on a commission from the German navy, but he and Maria decide to flee Austria with the children instead. This revered Tony and Oscar-winning musical features classics like My Favorite Things, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, Edelweiss, and Do-Re-Mi. Located Lee Buckner Theatre, Florida Southern College, Lakeland. Thurs-Sat, 7:30 pm. Sun, 2:30 pm. Cost – Adults $18, Students $9. www.flsouthern.edu/arts-centers/ festival-of-fine-arts/ffa-events.aspx
NOV 15
– Songstress. Songstress- a sweet and soulful journey featuring the hits of the world’s all-time greatest female vocalists. w/ Erica Diceglie on vocals & Stan Collins on piano. Located Ritz Theatre, 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven. Fri, 8 pm. Cost $15. www. RitzWinterHaven.com
NOV 15
– ISO: Thum Prints. Witness the unholy matrimony of beatboxer and orchestra as Lakeland’s Imperial Symphony presents Thum Prints with world renowned beatbox artist Tom Thum. Located Historic Polk Theatre, S FL Ave, Lakeland. Fri, 8 pm. Cost - $19-$39, Students Free. imperialsymphony.org/
NOV 19
– Tribute Tuesday Live: Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Nationally touring band, Southern Cross, recreates this musical tapestry, per-
forming songs like Teach Your Children, Just A Song Before I Go, Our House, Woodstock, Ohio and Suite Judy Blue Eyes. Let your ears be the judge. Pun intended. Located Ritz Theatre, 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven. Tues, 8 pm. Cost $15-$25. www. RitzWinterHaven.com
NOV 20
– Cirque Dreams Holidaze. Set in a multi-million-dollar wonderland of elaborate scenes and dozens of original holiday production numbers, audiences nationwide will celebrate the most wonderful time of the year and experience over 300 spectacular costumes and 20 of the world’s best acts. Broadway singers perform original music and a new twist on seasonal favorites like “Deck the Halls,”, “Winter Wonderland” and “Jingle Bell Rock.” On the edge-of-your-seat feats are performed by toy soldiers, snowmen, penguins, candles, reindeer, gingerbread, carolers, Santa and colossal ornaments…flying, balancing and stretching imaginations in this groundbreaking holiday stage spectacular. It’s “Las Vegas…meets family entertainment…meets musical theatre” touts the Boston Globe. Located in the Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Wed, 7:30 pm. Cost - $108, $53, $42 plus parking. RPFundingCenter.com
NOV 22
– The Moscow Ballet Great Russian Nutcracker. A true Russian performance whose iconic dancers, puppets and hand-crafted costumes define their respective generations and now transcend them, The Moscow Ballet has found a unique way to celebrate an incredible 27 years performing in North America! Located in the Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 7 pm. Cost $195.25, $125.70, $95.53, $81.83, $58.43, $46.73, $35.03 plus parking. RPFundingCenter. com
NOV 23
– Comedy Night: Adam Ferrara. Adam Ferrara, the actor/comedian who Entertainment Weekly dubbed “Hilarious,” is an internationally touring headliner, two-time nominee for best male stand-up by the American Comedy Awards, and has three Comedy Central Specials. Apart from opening for his comedy idol, George Carlin, Ferrara has also performed at Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, and The Apollo Theater. Located Ritz Theatre, 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven. Sat, 8 pm. Cost $22-$30. www.RitzWinterHaven.com
NOV 25
– The Elf On The Shelf: A Christmas Musical. This toe-tapping tale tells the story of one particularly impressive Scout Elf™ who must help his new, human family overcome a personal loss and remember the importance of Christmas cheer. Can this tiny elf, along with a host of North Pole pals, make Christmas joyous for his family once again? Featuring an original story and score, dazzling sets and costumes, and wondrous moments that make even the most cynical believe, this momentous celebration of the season leaves spirits high and captivates all with the splendor of Christmas. Located in the Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Mon, 7 pm. Cost - $73, $55.95, $44.95, $37.95 plus parking. RPFundingCenter.com
NOV 29
– Sebastian Maniscalco: You Bother Me Tour. Dubbed “comedy’s new superstar” in a profile by “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt,” fans will continue to see more serious film roles from Maniscalco with a performance opposite Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci in Martin Scorcese’s The Irishman on Netflix this fall. Located in the Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 7 pm. Cost - $107, $87, $66, $44 plus parking. RPFundingCenter.com
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& 10 – Christmas with the Phil. The Philharmonia orchestra is kicking off our holiday Season with favorites from our Christmas classics Selections. Located College Heights United Methodist Church, 942 South Blvd, Lakeland. Tues, 7:30 pm. www. floridaphilharmonia.org
DEC 10
– ISO: Holiday Pops with Bonne Kramer. The Holiday season is full of joy, laughter and great music! Join the Imperial Symphony Orchestra and actress, singer and bassoonist Bonne Kramer for an evening of laughter, sing-alongs and holiday favorites featuring the bassoon. Located in the Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Tues, 6 pm. Cost - $39, $29, $19 plus parking. RPFundingCenter.com
DEC 1
– Lakeland Magic vs Delaware Blue Coats. Basketball located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sun, 3 pm. RPFundingCenter.com
DEC 6
– Lakeland Magic vs Greensboro Swarm. Basketball located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 7 pm. RPFundingCenter.com
DEC 7
– Lakeland Magic vs Greensboro Swarm. Basketball located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sat, 7 pm. RPFundingCenter.com
DEC 10
– Lakeland Magic vs Fort Wayne Ants. Basketball located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Tues, 7 pm. RPFundingCenter.com
Charity Events & Golf Tournaments
NOV 8
– Ales for Tails. Fundraiser to Benefit Polk County Bully Project Rescue a 501c3 We are about Saving Bully Breeds from Polk County Animal Shelter( we do Rescue other breeds, however majority is the Bullies most in need) Please come visit us and meet great folks, ask about Fostering, Volunteering, Donations of Dog foods [Dry Kibble Especially] for our Fosters would be appreciated. Located Cob & Pen, 1221 S FL Ave, Lakeland. Fri, 6-8 pm.
NOV 16
– American Cancer Society’s Cattle Baron’s Ball. This fun evening will include dancing, dining, an auction, and more--all for the worthwhile cause of saving lives, celebrating lives, and leading the fight for a world without cancer. Located The Bunch Ranch, Highlands City. Sat, 6-10 pm. For more info: acsserlk.ejoinme.org/PolkCountyFL
NOV 19
– 2019 Angels Among Us. Kick off the holiday season with a benefit for Girls Inc of Winter Haven. Enjoy a champagne reception, wonderful food, festive music, a great atmosphere, and terrific items up for you to “win” at our live and silent auctions. Located Venue 650, 650 6th St SW, Winter Haven. Tues, 5:30-8 pm. Cost - $50. Call (863) 967-2874 for more info.
DEC 3
– 5th Annual Santa Paws. Join the Humane Society of Polk County as they host their annual Santa Paws holiday cocktail party at Jensen’s Corner Bar. Enjoy music by Polkweed Muzique, appetizers, complimentary holiday cocktail Tito’s Handmade Vodka, more along with holiday decor & silent auction and raffles! Located at Jensen’s Corner Bar, 100 3rd Street, Winter Haven. Tues, 5:30-9:30 pm. Tickets - $20 at door; sponsorships available! Purchase online: https://www.PolkNoKill.org/events/
DEC 6
– Winter Wonderland: Parade of Trees. Leadership Winter Haven Class of 39 Alumni have joined forces with the HUB to bring Winter Wonderland to The Ritz. Proceeds from this event will go toward Junior Achievement Programs in Polk County. Sponsorship Opportunities Available. Located Ritz Theatre, 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven. Fri, 6-9 pm. Cost $30. www.RitzWinterHaven.com
Sports in Polk
NOV 16
– Lakeland Magic vs College Park Skyhawks. Basketball located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sat, 7 pm. RPFundingCenter.com
NOV 17
– Lakeland Magic vs Erie Bayhawks. Basketball located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sun, 6 pm. RPFundingCenter.com
NOV 20
– Lakeland Magic vs Wisconsin Herd. Basketball located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Wed, 7 pm. RPFundingCenter.com
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PIE-TOPIA Which Pie Are You Most Thankful For?
By Tracey Greene November starts the beginning of pietopia. Yes, Thanksgiving means it’s turkey time and, yes, “Tom” is the star of this table, but his co-star is most definitely The Pie! Which pie are you most thankful for that graces your dinner table? There’s a list a mile long of family and regional favorites but 3 ALWAYS reign supreme. Pumpkin Pie…this classic wins hands down across America as the favorite for the season. BUT, a lot of southerners prefer a different orange pie - sweet potato to the more traditional gourd. Pecan Pie…is the second most popular pie for Gobble Gobble time with its sweet gooey center and toasted nutty topping, this is the fave for MY table. Apple Pie…rounding out the top 3 and America’s sweetheart pie! Whether it’s baked with a lattice weaved crust or a crumb topping, apple is the top fruit for the holiday 30 NOVEMBER 2019
season. Our family Thanksgiving holidays always have Pecan and Pumpkin Pies as well as (seafood) Quiche…a savory pie, that we eat the night before the BIG Turkey Day meal. Our Southern relatives, and great bakers, from Tennessee always include the traditional favorites plus cream cheese chocolate brownies, pumpkin rolls and ice-box fruit cake logs with nuts. Some people are purists with their traditional desserts – hence the word traditional, and some have more adventurous palates and like to add a twist or two to their Thanksgiving sweets. A few ideas to kick up that dessert table this year… Pumpkin Pie…Pumpkin-Brownie Swirl Pie, Buttermilk Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Roll, Gingersnap Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake, Pumpkin Bread, Pumpkin Banana Mousse Tart, Pumpkin Crème Brulee.
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'Tis the Season of FOOD As the calendar turns the page from September to October, the holidays are in full swing. Onward to November and Thanksgiving, the best holiday of the year – born from thankfulness, family and food! Lots of glorious food built on generations of family traditions and familiar recipes that feed the tummy and the soul. Even with the age of technology, when Thanksgiving time is near we dust off those little boxes with yellowed index cards and ingredient stained recipe books filled with extra little slips of papers holding secret family recipes. The menu is set – the same from year to year. Protein and Carb, Carb, Carb! All of our favorite dishes make an appearance together for one glorious meal on one special day! In the kitchen for hours, creating love in those dishes for all of your family and friends to enjoy. The turkey, the southern-style dressing with giblet gravy – of course! The deviled eggs, the broccoli casserole, and the sweet potato soufflé. And, for me, it would not be complete without a pot of chicken n’ dumplings. Oh, and no canned cranberry sauce here…fresh is best. As
I grew up so did my taste buds; only real cranberry sauce not purple sugar in a can. Then, the dinner bell rings, prayers are said blessing the food and all folks partaking in it, everyone descends upon the dishes like they haven’t eaten in days. Within the hour people are stuffed to the brim, pants unbuttoned and ready to pop from all the goodness that’s been consumed. Now, time to gather for old stories from days gone by along with a little nap here and there in the comfy chair while pretending to watch football. Everyone enjoys their time together while waiting for a little more space in the belly for part-two…dessert time. It’s the predictable day that we look forward to each year. If we could only make it last twice as long, it seems to be over in a flash. Only 364 more days before we can enjoy that perfect meal for that perfect day…Thanksgiving. However you choose to celebrate, make the most of your day. Make your memories. Enjoy the food, the fellowship and the love…Happy Thanksgiving!
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Boots is a brown tabby male Domestic Shorthair mix. He is approximately 1 year, 6 months old. Boots is a sweet and friendly cat. He is playful and loves all toys he is given. Boots enjoys getting all the attention he can and will sleep with you at night. He has been around children and other cats.
CHUNKY
Chucky is a tan and white male Chihuahua, Short-Haired and Pug mix. He is approximately 2 years old. He is hyper and sweet. He is good with young kids, dogs and cats.
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Juny is a tan and white male Chihuahua, Short-Haired and Pug mix. He is approximately 2 years old. He is good with kids, cats and dogs. He is sweet and friendly.
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Veterinarian of the Month Dr. Yoder grew up in an Air Force family where she moved around from place to place before ending up in rural Oviedo Florida. She graduated from Oviedo High School and went on to pursue her degree in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida Gainesville. After graduation she moved to Lake Wales where she started her mobile veterinary service. She was the first woman equine veterinarian here in Polk County. In a field once dominated by males she powered on to then open the doors of Ridge Veterinary Hospital where she has been in practice for 31 years. Dr. Yoder has a menagerie of animals! Such as our clinic bird Pumpkin, a salmon crested cockatoo. She is an avid horse lover and Dr. Yoder has many dogs and cats. She also is very passionate about wildlife rehabilitation.
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BRAINEXCERCISE Sudoku Puzzle STRANGE BUT TRUE BY SAMANTHA WEAVER • It was influential American theoretical physicist Richard Feynman who made the following sage observation: “It doesn’t matter how beautiful your theory is, it doesn’t matter how smart you are. If it doesn’t agree with experiment, it’s wrong.” • Those who study such things say that an eagle’s feathers weigh twice as much as its bones. • You’ve probably read about the unprecedented casualties suffered on all sides in World War I. You probably didn’t know, though, that 60,000 of those casualties were due to avalanches caused by gunfire in the Alps. • In 1962, a group of oceanographers sailed off to watch an undersea volcano off the coast of Japan whose eruption seemed imminent. It seems that they got the timing right, but not the location; or, rather, they got the location [SET ITAL]too[END ITAL] right. The eruption occurred directly beneath their vessel, destroying it. • If you ever visit the Alpine village of Saint Veran, take a good look at the construction of the early buildings -- none of the walls meet at a 90-degree angle. Why aren’t they square? According to the beliefs of early townsfolk, the devil lurks in square corners.
TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez
1. TELEVISION: What was the name of the estate in the TV show “Dark Shadows”? 2. MOVIES: What sport was featured in the movie “The Natural”? 3. GEOGRAPHY: What is the largest freshwater lake in Africa? 4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: What type of clothing did President Dwight Eisenhower popularize? 5. ANATOMY: What sense does the olfactory nerve affect? 6. GAMES: In what year did the Frisbee debut as a flying toy? 7. HISTORY: Which country did the Soviet Union invade in 1979? 8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: When is the next Leap Year? 9. MUSIC: Which famous singer was nicknamed the “Godfather of Soul”? 10. MEDICAL: What is the other name of the vitamin riboflavin? Answers 1. Collinwood 2. Baseball 3. Lake Victoria 4. A waist-length jacket 5. Sense of smell 6. 1957 7. Afghanistan 8. 2020 9. James Brown 10. B2
• Studies show a correlation between tight shoes and larger appetites.
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And one pie that combines all of our top three: The Apple-Pumpkin-Pecan Pie. That seems like the winning recipe for the season! Pecan Pie..Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Pie with or without chocolate chips, Double-Chocolate Pecan Pie, Pecan Pie Bars, Pecan Pie Cheesecake, Cranberry and White Chocolate Pecan Pie, Bourbon Ginger Pecan Pie. Apple Pie‌Apple Spiced and Pear Pie, Caramel Apple Cheesecake, Cranberry and Apple Cake, Fried Apple Hand Pies, Apple-Berry Cobbler Pie, Apple-Pumpkin Galette, Apple-Walnut Galette, Apple-Pear Crisp, Apple Crumble Pie, Apple Cranberry Pie. (check out www.FoodNetwork.com for the best twists for classic recipes) Carissa Hughes the owner of Gourmet Goodies shared the top traditional sellers from her bakery: Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie and Apple Pie. And, the most popular non-traditional desserts sold for the Thanksgiving season are the Kentucky Bourbon Pie, Pumpkin Cheesecake and the Salted Caramel Dessert Cake. Gourmet Goodies is located 68 Fourth Street NW, Winter Haven. www.GGCupcake.com Tim from Sugar & Slice Bakery said their top sellers are Apple Pie, Pumpkin Pie and Pumpkin Crumble! For non-traditional sweet treats it’s Sugar Cookies, House-made Marshmallows in the shape of Turkeys, and Gingerbread Cookies. Sugar & Slice is located 222 W Central Ave, Winter Haven. www.SugarAndSliceBakery.com Publix Supermarkets also agree that their top selling pies for Thanksgiving are Pumpkin, Pecan and Apple. To ensure your pie for the holidays, make sure to place an order with the Publix near you. www.Publix.com May all of your holiday desserts bring sweet memories and fond family times of the season. Happy Thanksgiving!
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