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A Truly Magical Holiday Celebration at Bok Tower Gardens
Discover the magic of the holiday season on December 14 – 15 at Bok Tower Gardens with a festival like none other featuring The Nutcracker performed by The Singing Tower and local ballet dancers, dancing aerial characters, Freddie Gnomested LIVE, stilt walkers, characters, and the most important elf of all... SANTA! Festival performances will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and The Nutcracker Live will be at 3 p.m. This festival is free for members and included in general admission.
A HOLIDAY DANCE ON AIR
Unique to Bok Tower Gardens, eight incredible festival characters will perform aerial holiday routines suspended from the air. These talented performers will dance in the air using various circus arts apparatuses, including the double lyra, trapeze, aerial lyra & silk, aerial ham-
mock, and triple strap.
After their beautiful aerial dance, meet The Snow Queen (Zoe Bovio), La Princessa de Nochebuena (Berenice Perez), Dolly the Rag Doll (Maylen Morales), The Fairy Noel (Paula Blackwelder), Ginger Snap (Morgan Snellgrove), The Sugar Plum Fairy (Summer Sadler), Merry Mint (Juliet Moore), Clarice The Reindeer (Eliza Torress), and Holly (Reegan Endemano).
MEET FANTASTICAL HOLIDAY CHARACTERS
Dressed in his gardening best, meet Santa on Saturday, December 14, and the Christmas Cookie Baker on both Saturday and Sunday, December 14-15.
Freddy Gnomested will be at El Retiro to help children of all ages find 20 gnomes hiding throughout the estate's garden areas. The Christmas Elf and
Christmas Razzle Dazzler will also join the fun with street-mosphere for the whole family.
THE NUTCRACKER LIVE AT THE SINGING TOWER
Geert D'hollander premiered the first performance of The Nutcracker for the Carillon in 2023. His masterful arrangements of Tchaikovsky's holiday spectacular showcased the beloved ballet like no other instrument and marked the first time The Singing Tower has hosted ballet performers. Two local ballet troupes will join him to perform selections from The Nutcracker below the historic golden sundial at 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The ballet dancers will be under the direction of Jermaine Thornton.
A PERFORMING ARTS COLLABORATION FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The Magic of the Holidays Festival is a collaboration between Bok Tower Gardens, Paula Blackwelder, and Jermaine Thornton. Well respected throughout the circus world, Blackwelder is a professional aerialist with disciplines in flying trapeze, single trapeze, web, Lyra, silks, hammock, and more. She has performed in various venues, theme parks, and resort attractions throughout the United States and Mexico. She is also an Aerial Arts Instructor, creating courageous confidence in her students at her Haines City studio, The Circus Arts Place.
Thornton began his dance training with lyrical jazz and ballet at Port Saint Lucie High School. After graduation, he received a dance scholarship to Indian River Community College in Fort Pierce, Florida. While there, Jermaine began his formal studies in classical ballet, Graham, Cunningham, and Limon modern dance.
A complete list of performance times and activities will be posted to Boktowergardens.org.
Voted one of America’s best gardens, Bok Tower Gardens is a National Historic Landmark located 10 miles from LEGOLAND Florida, 55 miles southwest of Orlando and 60 miles east of Tampa near Lake Wales in Florida’s rolling hills of citrus. Open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Visitor Center, Blue Palmetto Café, and The Shop at Bok are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission
is $20 for adults and $10 for ages 6-17. Members and children under five are admitted for free. Contact Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Boulevard, Lake Wales, FL 33853; 863-676-1408 or visit www.boktowergardens.org.
BOK TOWER GARDENS
HOME 4 THE PAW-LI-DAYS
Place Your Human Friend or Family Member in the “Dog House”
Happy Paw-li-Days to you! You can make this holiday season even merrier for the shelter animals by placing your human friend or family member in the “Dog House” for a donation of just $25. Just take a delightful picture of your human to feature on our website, then email their picture and their “personality profile”—let your creativity shine! You can set their boarding fee in their description. Once their profile is posted on our Home 4 the Paw-li-Day Page, members of the public, family, and friends can set your human free for the Paw-li-Days by sending donations to cover their boarding fee, which serves as a generous donation. Email your information to events@humanesocietyofpolkcounty.org
EVENT SCHEDULE
Check-in: 11:30 a.m.
Lunch: 12:00 p.m.
Shooting: 1:00 p.m.
Awards / Reception: 3:30 p.m.
• In cities like Seattle and Des Moines, the number of parking spaces per acre is about five to 20 times that of residential units.
• Spiked and studded dog collars derive from the days of the ancient Greeks, who would give their sheepdogs sharply spiked collars to protect their necks from wolves while they watched over a shepherd’s flock at night.
• A theory suggests that the entire internet, based on the mass of moving electrons, weighs about as much as a strawberry.
• The “Ding” bowl, purchased for $3 at a New York garage sale, turned out to be a 1,000-year-old Chinese bowl from the Northern Song Dynasty. It later sold at auction for $2.2 million.
• Big League Chew bubblegum created its biggest-ever pouch for Shaquille O’Neal, at an impressive 24 inches by 18 inches, more than 15 times the size of a regular pouch.
• The square dance is the offi-
cial state dance (or folk dance) of 24 states.
• Ancient Roman artisans created a glass chalice known as the Lycurgus Cup with nanoparticles of gold and silver so the type of liquid it contained would determine its appearance. On display, the cup appears jade-green when lit from the front, but blood-red when lit from behind.
• Nepal’s Kusunda language has no words for yes or no, or for directions such as left or right.
• Modern Olympics founder Baron Coubertin tried to create an Olympic event combining a 14-km race with a written essay to demonstrate prowess in mind and body. It never made it to the starting block.
• Contrary to popular belief, the bottom figures on a totem pole usually hold the most significance, as their placement keeps them closer to viewers.
Be A Helper
Sigh. I wrote last month’s column with the expectation that the presidential election would turn out far differently than how it actually played out. I expected better from the election. Because I expected better from my fellow Americans. Evidently, my faith in both was unfounded. So very, very unfounded.
I honestly did not expect my fellow Americans to vote for a failed politician who proved to be so bad his first term he lost re-election. And I honestly did not expect them to vote for him again, especially after he became a convicted felon found. Guilty on 34 felony counts. Again, my faith was unfounded. So, now, the question I’m sure everyone (except those who voted for the Rotten Orange) has been asking since election night: What now?
Honestly, I don’t know.
I wish I had an answer to that question. But what do I know? I assumed Trump wouldn’t win. Again! Now that he’s won, I honestly don’t know what happens next. Maybe things won’t be as bad as last time. Maybe it will.
war against Palestine how Trump will only sit back and gleefully allow Netanyahu to continue committing his war crimes and genocide against the Palestinian people. At least Kamala would have done something!
And I don’t know how to explain to people that things won’t really be that bad. How America won’t end up in another Great Depression. Or how the world won’t end up entering into World War Three. Or how migrants won’t end up being rounded up into mass deportations. Or how trans folk won’t end up being oppressed further by our government. Because, for the life of me, I don’t know if any of those things will happen or not.
But I do know this: things aren’t entirely hopeless.
Mr. Rogers had a saying during times of emergency. He told children that, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’”
1. ANATOMY: Where is the glabella located in the human body?
2. LITERATURE: In children’s books, what is the name of the Big Red Dog?
3. GEOGRAPHY: In which country would you find the 98-foot-tall Christ the Redeemer figure?
4. GAMES: What number is represented by the phrase “two little ducks” in bingo?
5. SCIENCE: What percentage of air is nitrogen gas?
6. MUSIC: When did Rock the Vote, an organization that encourages young people to vote, come into being?
7. TELEVISION: Which 1970s comedy show features the theme song
“Come On Get Happy”?
8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which month of the year has the least number of letters?
9. U.S. STATES: Which state is first alphabetically?
10. MOVIES: Which 1983 movie features a character named Tony Montana?
I don’t know how to explain to people who voted for him due to “inflation” or the “price of eggs” that Trump won’t do a darn thing about high gas and grocery prices. If anything, his tariffs will only start a trade war that will certainly make prices even higher.
I don’t know how to explain to those people the reason why their loved ones probably did not invite them to Thanksgiving or Christmas. I don’t know how to explain to them how their president makes so many people like women, migrants, trans folk, and people of color feel unsafe, that is why those people do not feel safe with the folks who voted for him.
I don’t know how to explain to the people who refused to vote for Kamala because she supported the
And he was right. Even during the worst times, there were always folks who helped other people. We saw that after the hurricanes, and we will most certainly see it whenever another emergency arises.
But allow me to add to that quote: Don’t just look for helpers. Be one of the helpers!
Now, more than ever, people are going to need help. And it won’t just do to sit back and wait for other people to help. If you see someone who needs help, help them. Be the helper that other people need. Be a helper!
Because now, and for the next four years, can we use all the help that we can get.
The views and opinions expressed in columns are not necessarily the views and opinions of Today & Tonight Magazine or Today & Tonight, Inc.
Classic Albums Live Returns
The RP Funding Center announces the performances of its 2025 Classic Albums Live concerts series.
Class Albums Live is bringing to life four amazing artists that changed the world of rock. With electrifying guitar work and soul-stirring performances, on June 21, Stevie Ray Vaughan’s 1983 release of Texas Flood will begin the series. Then following with soaring guitars and Southern swagger on July 19 is Lynyrd Skynyrd’s classic 1973 album of Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin'nérd. As the series continues, step into the world of reggae on August 22 as Bob Marley’s 1984 release of Legend will bring
soulful melodies and inspiring messages. To finish Classic Albums Live, get ready to rock and roll on October 10 with Bon Jovi’s 1986 release of Slippery When Wet, which features iconic 80’s rock music such as “Livin’ on a Prayer.”
Tickets are on sale now. Pre-Sale Tickets are $36 for General Admission and $47 for Pit Seating. Tickets sold on the Day of the Show are $42 for General Admission and $53 for Pit Seating. The ticket price for the Series Pass is $120 for all four shows (service charges may apply) and includes Free parking, Preferred seating, and 10% off concessions. Save over $80 when buying
the subscription. Series Passes are available by visiting the RP Funding Center Box Office, 863-834-8111, and online at www.rpfundingcenter.com. Dates and ticket prices are subject to change without notice.
The RP Funding Center is conveniently located minutes between Orlando and Tampa in Lakeland, Florida off I-4 on Lime Street; the RP Funding Center is a short drive from anywhere in Central Florida. Regular box office hours are Monday and Thursday Only 9:00am-5:00pm. For ticket information, call the Box Office at (863) 8348111 or visit our website at www.rpfundingcenter.com.
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Arts, Crafts, Festivals & Expos
DEC 1to 31
Holidays at Legoland. Celebrate your holidays the LEGOLAND Florida way! This jolly time of year features a combination of seasonal shows, special treats, twinkling lights and more. These events are included in general admission –no extra ticket required! You can enjoy an extra hour of festive fun with an 8pm closing on Dec 26-31, when nightly Kids’ New Year’s Eve fireworks return on each night! Located Legoland Florida, Winter Haven. Select days.
DEC 3to 14
Festival of Wreaths. Herald the arrival of the holiday season at the History Center with the 14th Annual Festival of Wreaths and Silent Auction. All Silent Auction proceeds benefit the History Center. The wreaths will be on display from Nov. 8 until Dec. 13, when high bidders
begin picking up the wreaths to decorate their homes across the county. Located Polk County History Center, 100 E Main St, Bartow. Tues – Sat, 9-5 pm.
DEC 12
Lakeland Food Truck Rally. Tampa Bay Food Truck Rally brings food trucks to Munn Park on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Come on out to Downtown Lakeland and enjoy a variety of Florida food trucks and their delicious cuisine. 20 plus food trucks come together each month and park on the streets surrounding beautiful Munn Park. Thurs, 6-9 pm. (next events: Jan 9, Feb 13)
DEC 12Starlight
Stroll Downtown Winter Haven. Hosted by Main Street Winter Haven. Experience the magic of the Holiday Season as the city comes alive with twinkling Christmas lights and enchanting window displays. Take a leisurely stroll through the streets adorned with breathtaking lights and holiday decorations. Pick up your map at Main Street Winter Haven’s office and cast your vote for your favorite window. Thurs, 5:30-8:30 pm. Located W Central Ave, Downtown Winter Haven.
DEC 13
Winter Wonderland with Winter Haven. Hosted by City of Winter Haven. Enjoy Santa, Crafts, Bounce Houses and Movie Night with “Elf” at 7 pm.
Fri, 6-9 pm. Located Central Park, Downtown Winter Haven. (bring your blankets and chairs)
DEC
13
Annual “Make It Magical” Holiday Event & Jazz Concert. Hosted by Lake Wales Main Street, Lake Wales Arts Council and City of Lake Wales. Stroll through a winter wonderland as historic Downtown Lake Wales transforms into a festive paradise. The night will be filled with holiday shopping, local crafts, live music, and dazzling holiday décor, snow and a visit from Santa! Fri – 5-9 pm. Located W Central Ave, Downtown Lake Wales.
DEC
13 Bartow Magical Illumination Parade. Hosted by Main Street Bartow. This cherished annual tradition transforms downtown Bartow into a dazzling winter wonderland, filled with sparkling lights, festive floats, and holiday spirit. Fri, 6 pm. Located S Central Ave, Downtown Bartow.
DEC
14
Bartow Mistletoe Market. Hosted by Main Street Bartow. A magical Christmas market with music, food, crafts, candles, jewelry, a kid’s market and Santa from 10-3 pm. Unique gifts, delicious treat and holiday cheer! Sat, 10-3 pm. Located S Central Ave, Downtown Bartow.
DEC 14
Lake Wales Christmas Parade. This year’s theme is The Magic of Peace presented by Rotary on the Ridge. Family fun at the lake with food trucks and more. Sat, 5-9 pm; parade at 6 pm.
DEC 15
7th Annual Toy Drive. Photos with Santa 1-5pm, Live Music 2-6pm. Raffles, 50/50 and more. Toy drive for the Mission of Winter Haven. Bring a toy (min $5 value) now until the event and receive 1 ticket per toy to be entered into a drawing. Sun, 1pm. Located Tanners Lakeside, 1006 S Lk Howard Dr, Winter Haven.
DEC 17
Tasty Tuesday + Tunes. Third Tuesday of every month in Munn Park. 10 tastes from downtown bars, restaurants, and sweet shops. New offerings every month. Tasty Tuesdays are a super fun way to experience multiple Downtown restaurants all in one night! You get hearty sample sizes with each ticket and move from place to place at your own pace! Tastings begin at 4:30pm and end at 9pm. Purchase your ticket package from LDDA. Tues, 4:30-9 pm. Cost - $25 for 10 tastes. (next events: Jan 21, Feb 18) https://ldda.square.site/ product/tasty-tuesday-tickets/31?cs=true&cst=custom
DEC 21
Christmas Ski Show. Presented by Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team. Free show! Sat, 3:30 pm. Located S Lk Silver Dr on Lake Silver. (bring your blankets and chairs)
JAN 3
Jan First Friday. Head to Downtown Lakeland on the first Friday of every month for First Friday; new theme each month. This month is Three
Kings Celebration. Downtown shops and restaurants will be open late. Shop in the Makers Market, which features local artists and creators, and check out the Classy Car Show on Main St. First Friday is a family-friendly event held in the streets of Downtown Lakeland between Lemon Street and Oak Street along Kentucky Ave. and Main St. Downtown Lakeland, Fri 6-9 pm. DowntownLKLD.com (next event: Feb 7, Mar 7)
JAN 10
Sip & Sparkle Wine Walk. Hosted by Main Street Bartow. Explore 27+ downtown shops, businesses, and restaurants, all offering delicious drink samples and tasty tidbits at each stop. Cost - $35 (while supplies last), $10 for designated driver tickets. Fri – 5-9 pm. Located S Central Ave, Downtown Bartow. 21+ Event. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ sip-sparkle-wine-walk-tickets-1106662710959
Markets, Antique Fairs & Car Shows
Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market – Saturdays. An exceptional variety of local vendors who offer fresh produce, seafood, pastries, breads, desserts, local honey, artisans, and crafts, to name a few. Stop by the Market Information Booth for more details on the F.A.B. program! Located N. Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. Sat, 8 am-2 pm; Sept to May and 8 am-1 pm; Jun & Jul. (closed in August)
Winter Haven Farmers Market – Saturdays. Shop locally grown food, artisan food vendors, plants, food trucks and more while supporting a healthy & connected community. Located across from Grove Roots on the NE corner of 3rd St. & Ave C SW in the BB&T parking lot in
downtown Winter Haven. Sat 9 am-1 pm.
DEC 8
Second Sunday Artisan Market. Every second Sunday of the month, enjoy a variety of Florida based businesses selling a variety of hand-made items. Located Lakeside Village, 1479 Town Center, Lakeland, Sun, 12-5 pm. www.shoplakesidevillage.net (next event: Jan 12)
DEC 15
Paradise Market at Camp Margaritaville. Held on select Sundays, this indoor vendor market is a celebration of local entrepreneurship. From delectable baked goods to captivating artwork and charming home decor, the market offers an eclectic array of offerings that are sure to delight. As a family-friendly event, it’s the perfect outing for everyone to enjoy together. With delicious food options available, you can indulge your taste buds while supporting local businesses. Admission is free, making it a fantastic opportunity to explore, shop, and connect with the community. Come explore the amazing products at the Paradise Market. Located Camp Margaritaville, 361 Denton Ave, Adale. (select) Sundays 9-2 pm. (Next Dates: Dec 1 & 15) https:// www.margaritavilleresorts.com/ camp-margaritaville-rv-resort-auburndale/resort
DEC 19
Lake Wales 3rd Thursday Market. The boutique market will feature a variety of produce, artisan food vendors, plants, crafts and a food truck. This market is within walking distance of restaurants and shops. Located Stuart Ave in the parking lot near the new Gillian Fazio mural in downtown Lk Wales. Thurs, 4-7 pm.
JAN 17
Bartow Friday Fest. The Bartow Friday Fest is a fun open-air event in Downtown Bartow featuring live music, classic cars and plenty of family fun. This month it’s Magic on Main a holiday themed event. Friday Fest is held the third Friday of every month (except December). Fri, 6-9 pm. For more info, visit www. mainstreetbartowfl.com
Concerts & Theatre
DEC 5to 22
A Christmas Story. This musical is based on the movie classic that runs on television every Christmas. Set in the 1940s in the fictional town of Hohman, Indiana, the musical follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker and his quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts—an Official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. Rebuffed at every turn with a similar echoing response, Ralphie plots numerous schemes to achieve his desperate desire for the coveted BB gun. Musical includes all the iconic scenes from the movie we all love! Located Theatre Winter Haven, Thurs-Sun, 2:30 & 7:30pm. Tickets - Adults $36, Students $33. Theatre Winter Haven, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven. www.theatrewinterhaven.com
DEC 5to 22
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. Located Theatre Winter Haven, Thurs-Sun, 2 & 7 pm. Tickets - Adults $36, Students $33. Theatre Winter Haven, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven. www.theatrewinterhaven.com
DEC 12to 15
Assisted Living: The Musical “The Home for the Holidays”. The hilarious comedy team of Compton and Bennett are off their walkers once again in this all new, hysterical holiday sequel to the runaway hit about the nursing home and beyond. Christmas and retirement will never be the same. Located Historic Ritz Theatre, Central Ave, Winter Haven. Thurs-Sun, 1:30 & 8 pm. Tickets - $45. www. theatrewinterhaven.com
Charity Events & Golf Tournament
JAN 12
Wine & Roses. Hosted by the Symphony Guild of Winter Haven. A membership concert: become a member or renew your membership. Enjoy Brimer & Brixa, local guitarists, as they perform their debut album “Clay Pigeons”. Complimentary wine served. Located at Gram Parson’s Derry Down, Winter Haven. Sun, 3-5 pm; doors at 2:30 pm. For more info, www. SymphonyGuildOfWinterHaven. org
JAN 31
Shooter Showdown. 14th annual clay shoot event hosted by the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation. Enjoy lunch, shooting, awards and reception. Located at Tenoroc Shooting Range, Lakeland. For more info, www.WHHFoundation.org
FEB 7 & 8
Smoke OFF The Water. Food and music festival hosted by Southern Charities Group, Inc. Benefiting the Humane Society of Polk County with a portion of proceeds to Girls, Inc. of Winter Haven. Enjoy food, music, vendors, games, bounce houses. Located 2400 Dundee Rd, Winter Haven. Fri, 6-10 pm and Sat, 10-6 pm. $10 admission; kids 14 and under FREE and FREE parking. FB@ SmokeOffTheWater for more details.
RICKY SKAGGS & KENTUCKY THUNDER
A Concert Benefit for Refuge on the Ridge
Enjoy Grammy-Award-winning artist and Country Music Legend RICKY SKAGGS & KENTUCKY THUNDER live at Bok Tower Gardens on Friday, February 7, 2025 7:00 PM. Tickets proceeds will benefit Refuge On The Ridge, a local non-profit organization. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, December 1.
Advance tickets are $40 for Bok Tower Gardens members and supporters of Refuge on the Ridge. Non-member/Non-Supporter price is $45. Admission to Bok Tower Gardens is included in the ticket price.
ABOUT RICKY SKAGGS:
Fifteen-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Ricky Skaggs’ career is easily among the most significant in recent country music history. If Skaggs’ burgeoning trophy case full of awards wasn’t already enough evidence of that fact, consider that legendary guitarist Chet Atkins once credited Skaggs with “single-handedly
saving country music.” His path has taken him to various musical genres, from where it all began in bluegrass music to striking out on new musical journeys while still leaving his musical roots intact.
ABOUT REFUGE
ON THE RIDGE:
Set on the Ridge in Central Florida, Refuge on the Ridge is a Christian regeneration program helping men find freedom from their ad-
dictions. Men can focus on healing in this safe environment away from the day-to-day chaos and distractions. The organization is dedicated to putting families back together, one man and one family at a time.
ABOUT BOK TOWER GARDENS:
Voted one of America’s best gardens, Bok Tower Gardens is a National Historic Landmark located 10 miles from LEGOLAND Florida, 55 miles southwest of Orlando and 60 miles east of Tampa near Lake Wales in Central Florida’s rolling hills of citrus. Open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the Visitor Center, Blue Palmetto Café and The Shop at Bok are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for ages 6-17. Members and children under 5 are admitted free. For more information contact Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Boulevard, Lake Wales FL 33853; 863676-1408 or visit www.boktowergardens.org.
Ricky Skaggs
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AUBURNDALE
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s
102 W Polk Street
(863) 968-0010
Full Liquor Sports Bar
TVs for the Games
Brew Hounds Sports Lounge
318 Havendale Blvd (863) 967-2739
Wed, Trivia 6p
Fri, Poker 7p
Pool, Darts, Full Liquor
Sunday Ticket/SEC/ACC
Smoke-Free/Outside Patio
Closed Christmas
NYE, Toast at Midnight
BABSON PARK
Crooked Bass Grill/Tavern
1010 N Scenic Hwy (863) 589-5887
Full Liquor
Seafood, Steaks & Burgers
Live Music Fri & Sat
Pool Table & Darts
BARTOW
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s
120 E Van Fleet Dr (863) 534-3111
Full Liquor Sports Bar
Front Page Brewing Co
190 S FL Ave (863) 537-7249
Hrs: Open Wed-Fri 4p, Sat & Sun 12p
Taproom, Full Bar
Self-pour Wines
Wed, Trivia
Thu, Bingo
Weekends, Live Music
Fun Bar
3379 US Hwy 17N (863) 800-3400
Karaoke
Pool Table & Darts
Mulligan’s Sports Bar
Bartow Golf Club
150 N Idlewood (863) 533-1668 Fri, Karaoke 7-10p
The Wine Library Bartow
165 S Central Ave (813) 796-0477
Wine, Sangria, Beer
Charcuterie
Wed & Thu, Hpy Hr 4-7p Sat, 25% off Wine Btls
The Wine Stable
150 S Broadway (863) 533-9463
Full Bar
Live Music
Karaoke
DAVENPORT
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 45653 US Hwy 27 (863) 420-3350 Full Liquor Great Wings, Sandwiches, Burgers, Wraps
Fireside Lounge & Billiards 43356 US Hwy 27 (863) 420-0100 Pool Hall; 7 Pro Tables Full Liquor/Hpy Hr 2-7p Live Music
The Wheelhouse Bar 42637 US Hwy 27 (863) 353-6880 TVs, Pool Table Darts, Jukebox Wed & Sat, Karaoke 9p
The Wheelhouse/19th Hole 102 Polo Park East (863) 424-4560
Tue & Fri, Karaoke 9p Thu, Trivia 8-10p
DUNDEE
Out-n-About Bar (1/4 m north of Dundee Rd) 28390 US Hwy 27 (863) 439-1537
Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun, Live Music Sun, Karaoke Thu, Ladies Night Mon & Wed, Closed
FROSTPROOF
P & J Recreation 33 S Scenic Hwy (863) 635-9825
Home of Famous Slaw Burger!
Full Liquor
FT. MEADE
Pit Stop Package & Lounge
800 N Charleston Ave (863) 285-8732 Food Avail.
HAINES CITY
Amos Tavern
200 US Hwy 17 92 N (863) 422-1459
Balmoral Bar & Grill
124 Kenny Blvd (863) 588-3097
Patio Dining & Full Bar Mon, Jukebox Bingo 6-8p Tue, Trivia 6-8p
Wed, Karaoke 6-8p Thu & Sat, Live Music 6-8p Fri, DJ/Latin Nights 7-10p
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 902 Polk City Rd (863) 419-4848
Full Liquor Sports Bar Big Screen TVs
Ducky’s Dockside Bar & Grill 1090 Shady Cove Rd E (863) 353-5295 Thu, Acoustic Jam 6p Fri, Karaoke 6p Sat & Sun, Live Music
Rudy’s Liquorup Lounge
600 Ingraham Ave (863) 422-8585
Karaoke, Darts, Billiards Live Bands Happy Hour 12-7p
Shady Cove Bar & Grill
7140 State Road 544 E (863) 421-6800
Full Liquor/Hpy Hr 4-7p Open Daily 12p Daily Food/Drink Specials
LAKE ALFRED
LA’s Midway Saloon (Across from WH Airport) 3900 Lynchburg Rd (863) 875-7966 Hpy Hr 11-3p; Specials M-F
LAKELAND
1916 Irish Pub Cleveland Heights Golf Course 2900 Buckingham Ave (863) 834-2384 Daily, 11a-10p Thu, Ladies Night 5-9p Sat/Sun, Brunch 10-3p Food, Full Bar
Ax-Caliber
204 E Orange St, Ste 102 (863) 592-3500 Tue-Wed 11a-10p/Thu-Fri 11a-11p Sat 10a-11p, Sun 10a-7p Axe Throwing/Virtual Gun Range Coffee House/Restaurant Beer & Wine
The Back Nine 124 S Tennessee Ave (863) 510-5723 Open Daily Golf Simulators Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Full Bar Thu, Trivia 7:30p
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s North 1070 Wedgewood Estates Blvd (863) 853-9464
Full Liquor Sports Bar
2-4-1 All Day, Everyday 40+ HD TVs w/sports pkgs
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s South 4810 S Florida Ave (863) 646-7757
Full Liquor Sports Bar
2-4-1 All Day, Everyday 40+ HD TVs w/sports pkgs
The Brass Tap 1515 Town Center Dr Lakeside Village (863) 680-9994 Daily, Open at 12p Martini Wed, $5 Craft Beers, Full Bar Food, Live Music
Brewlands Bar & Billiards N. 5161 US Hwy 98 N (863) 940-2038
Smoke-Free Billiards/Sports Bar 20 Pool Tables, Dart Boards Game Room, Full Kitchen Open Daily, Full Liquor
Brewlands Bar & Billiards S. 5733 S Florida Ave (863) 646-2600
Pool & Billiard Sports Hall Full Liquor Bar
Open Daily Sun & Wed, S.I.N. Night Thu, Ladies Night
Champs Sports Bar & Grill 6645 S Florida Ave (863) 647-5900
Open Daily, 11a-10p Daily Specials 2-10p Tue, Ladies Night 4p-cl Tue/Thu, BOGO Beer Thu, Free Trivia 8p
Cob & Pen 1221 S Florida Ave (863) 937-8126
Craft Beer & Wine
Full Liquor
Bar Food/Light Food
Decisions Grill & Bar 1621 E Edgewood Dr Suite G (863) 686-6441
Dissent Craft Brewing Co 125 S Kentucky Ave (863) 450-4351
Mon-Thu, 3-10p Fri & Sat, 12-10p Sun, 12-8p
Duke’s Brewhouse
4960 S Florida Ave (863) 647-9464
Wings, Sports, Spirits
Live Music
Frescos Bistro
132 S Kentucky Ave (863) 683-5267
Happy Hr 5-7
Monthly Pairings
Great Bistro Fare
Full Bar/Crafted Cocktails
Gator’s Dockside
Highland City
5135 S.R. 98 (863) 619-7627
Food, Full Bar
Open late night
Hookah Palace
122 S Kentucky Ave (863) 688-1818
Hrs: Wed & Thu, 5p-12a
Fri & Sat, 5p-2a
Thu, Latin Nite w/DJ
Fri & Sat, DJ
Isle of Capri
541 S Combee Rd (863) 665-6246
Food, Beer/Wine
Hpy Hr 3-6p; $1.50 Drft
Wed, Ladies Night 7p
Pool Tourn, Karaoke
Lakeland Loft
108 S Tennessee Ave (863) 210-5327
Full Liquor
Jazz & Cigar Lounge
Business Casual Sun –Thu
Dress to Impress Fri & Sat
Leo’s Live Music & Billiards
(A.K.A. Ybor Cigars)
5263 S Florida Ave (863) 619-6799
Happy Hr 4-7p
Darts/Pool Table/TVs Tue-Sat, Live Music
Linksters Tap Room (Dntn)
209 E Main St (863) 683-7195
Daily, 12p
Full Liquor
Smoke Free Sports Bar
Lucky’s Sports, Oyster & Tiki Bar (Orange Bowl)
4318 US Hwy 98 N (863) 858-3878
Daily Specials
Thu, Dart Leagues
Fri, Live Music
Lugo’s Craft Distillery
2500 Drane Field Rd, Suite 208 (863) 816-3330
Lounge Hrs: Thu & Fri, 5p-12a Sat, 3p-12a & Sun, 12-6p Craft Rum/Distillery
Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub 111 S Kentucky Ave (863) 686-6231
Darts, Pool Tables
Live Music, Fri
Paddy Wagon Irish Pub
4204 S Florida Ave (863) 937-8925
Daily, 12p
Full Bar, TVs
Darts, Golden Tee, Pool
The Pink Piano
1015 S Florida Ave (863) 937-8885
Tue-Sat, Live Music
Wine, Beer, Tapas
Rec Room
202 N Massachusetts Ave (863) 213-4073
Open 4p Mon-Fri, 11a Sat & Sun
Open Late Night
Daily Specials, 50+ Games
Wed, Ladies Night
Food Trucks Fri & Sat 8p
Family During Day/21+ after 9p
Revival Bar
119 S Kentucky Ave (863) 606-6090
Open 12p Daily/Smoke-Free Craft Cocktail Bar
Vintage Cocktails, Beers Relaxed Seating Areas
Southside Package & Lounge
1122 S Florida Ave (863) 683-4703
Happy Hr 10-7p & 12-2a Full Liquor
T A Slammers
1011 S Florida Ave (863) 682-4178
Full Liquor Nightly Specials
T-Bows 33 Lounge
4106 Lakeland Hills Blvd (863) 683-1201
Happy Hr 4-6p; $2.75 Wells, $2.25 20oz Drafts Wed-Sat, Karaoke 9p
Wally’s Pool Hall 1136 E Main St (863) 688-4460
Hpy Hr, Mon-Sat 11-7p
Mon, 9-Ball Tourn Tue & Thu, APA 8 & 9-Ball Thu, Ladies Nite w/free pool
Wild Greg’s Saloon 4951 US Hwy 98 N (863) 940-9133 Thu-Sat, 7p-2a Nightclub/Concert Venue
Winner’s Circle
4215 S Florida Ave (863) 644-9464
Sun, Corn Hole Tues, Poker Wed, Ladies Night 1st Thu, Open Mic, 7-10p
LAKE WALES
Al’s Place 1530 N Scenic Hwy (863) 241-3070
Sat, $2 Day: Draft Beer, Chili Dog, Fries, Beef Slider, Soda Open Thu-Sun
All Star Grill 2019 Hwy 60 E (863) 679-9689
Sports Bar
Open Daily 11a-11p
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 19598 US Hwy 27 (863) 679-1975
Full Liquor Sports Bar Big Screen TVs
Cherry Pocket Steak & Seafood Shak 3100 Canal Rd (863) 439-2031
Seafood, Full Liquor
Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 11-4p Thu-Sat, Live Music
Gator Mack’s Sports Bar
Camp Mack River Resort 14143 Camp Mack Rd (863) 696-3863
Open 7 Days
Tue-Sat, 4-10p Food Avail. Full Bar, Music Darts, Pool Tables Outdoor Patio
Y’all Come Back Saloon
3230 State Rd 60 E (863) 676-5759
Taco Tues, $1 Live Music/Pool
RIVER RANCH
Westgate River Ranch Saloon
3200 River Ranch Blvd
Restaurant/Saloon
General/Western Store (863) 692-1321 ext 40013 Fri, DJ 6p-12a Sat, Live Band 6p-1a
WINTER HAVEN
AJ Slammers
508 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 875 5623
Pub, Pool Hall, Karaoke Darts, Full Liquor
Apple Lounge
2803 Recker Hwy (863) 291-0340
Happy Hr, Mon-Fri 11-7p
Food/Daily Specials Mon, Pool Tourn
Poker, Karaoke, Bands
Ave. Bar by Arabellas
328 W Central Ave (863) 229-8142
Open Mon-Sat, 4p Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 4:30-5:30p
Full Menu/Full Bar
Smoke-Free
Barrel239
239 3rd St SW (863) 229-7740
Whiskey Bar
Open Daily
Drink Specials 1-4p
Smoke-Free
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s
300 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 293-9464
Full Liquor Sports Pub
30 Big HD TVs
Mon Burger Special
BARS&PUBS
Central Tavern
273 W Central Ave (863) 229-5027
Open Daily 12p
Full Bar/Smoke-Free Outside Patio
Duke’s Brewhouse 1708 6th Street SE (863) 576-9464
Wings, Sports, Spirits Live Music
Gary’s Grove 2995 Cypress Gardens Rd (863) 325-0001 Mon, Live Music Fri, Karaoke Pizza/Hot Dogs Avail
Grape Expectations 535 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 318-8800 Wine Bar Smoke-Free
Grove Roots Brewing Co.
302 3rd Street SW (863) 291-0700
Food Truck & Live Music Wed-Fri 4p, Sat-Sun 12p 3rd Wed, Night Mrkt 6-9p Craft Beer & Wine Smoke-Free
Harborside Restaurant 2435 7th Street SW (863) 293-7070 Daily, Hpy Hr 3-6p Mon-Thu, Early Bird 3-5:30p Waterfront Dining
Jensen’s Corner Bar 100 3rd Street SW (863) 298-6755 Outdoor Patio Thu, Live Music Smoke-Free
Jessie’s Lounge 118 3rd Street SW (863) 298-9815 Hpy Hr Mon-Fri, 4-7p Mon, Free Pool Wed, No Name Jam Night Live Music Weekly Smoke-Free
Kimber’s Bar & Grill (formerly High Seas) 6000 State Rd 544 (863) 299-2233 Hpy Hr 4-7p Wed/Sat – Karaoke 7p Thu – Jukebox Bingo Food: Mon-Thu 11-9p, Fri/Sat 11-10p, Sun 12:30-8p
Laugh Out Lounge 19 3rd Street NW Wed, Thu, Sun 5-10p Fri & Sat 5-11p Comedy Club/Bar Beer/Wine winterhavenlol.com
Obscure Wine Company 276 W Central Ave (863) 268-6555 Mon-Thu 12-10p Fri-Sat 12-11p, Sun 12-8p Wed, Wine Down Wed 5-8p
Office Pub & Lounge 1243 1st Street S (863) 293-4767
Happy Hr 12-7 Mon & Thu, Karaoke Tue, Fri, Sat - Poker Pool Tables, Darts & Food Avail.
Old Man Frank’s 1005 S Lake Howard Dr (863) 294-9179
Happy Hour M-F, 11-7p Daily Specials, Oyster Bar Wed, $1.50 Tacos, $3 Margaritas And Karaoke at 7p Sat & Sun, Live Music NYE, Live Music
Paddy Wagon Irish Pub 5535 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 875-5708 Daily, 12pm Irish Style Sports Bar Pool, Darts, Golden Tee TVs, Full Bar
Past Time Lounge 1605 1st Street S (863) 293-0027 Tue, Ladies Night Darts/Pool Table
Slate 8 Family Billiards 20 4th Street NW (863) 247-8899
Smoke-Free Pool Hall
Open Daily, Outdoor Patio Full Bar, Food Available Wed, Dart Tourn 7p FB@Slate8Pool
The Social Lounge 356 3rd Street NW Sun-Thu, 12p-12a Fri, 12p-2a/Sat, 2p-2a Mon, Martinis $6 Wed-Sat, Live Music Classic/Craft Cocktails
Somewhere Sports Bar 5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 324-7524 Mon-Sat, Hpy Hr 3-6p Beer Specials/Sports Packages Mon-Fri, Lunch Specials
Tanner’s Lakeside 1006 S Lake Howard Dr (863) 662-5948
Happy Hr Wed-Sun, 4-6p Wed, 1/2 Price Wines Thu-Sun, Live Music Dec 7, Boat Parade Dec 13, Bike Night Dec 15, Toy Drive
Union Taproom
245 W Central Ave, ST 102 (863) 268-4921
Open Daily 11:30a
40 Self Pour Taps Wed, Trivia 7p Fri & Sat, Live Music 7-10p 1st Thu, Night Market 6-9p Food Available
DECEMBER/JANUARY
THURSDAY, DEC 5
TONY KNIGHT
(Tanners Lakeside, WH)
FRIDAY, DEC 6
CODE 787
(Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC)
SATURDAY, DEC 7
CURT & SAM 2p/ M.E. 6p
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
HIGHWAY 41 (Tanners Lakeside, WH)
B. HAVEN (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)
SUNDAY, DEC 8
JOEY FOLEY 1p/ SHELDON 5:30p
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
JIM N JUDY DUO
(Tanners Lakeside, WH)
B. HAVEN
(Twisted Prop, WH)
WILL WILLIAMS 12p/ GREG REDDING 5p
(Cherry Pocket, LW)
TOURIST BOB
(Swan Brewing, LKD)
BLAKE FREE BAND (Leo’s Live, LKD)
MONDAY, DEC 9
ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Cherry Pocket, LW)
KOREY KETCHUM (Apple Lounge, WH)
TUESDAY, DEC 10
MICKENZIE PEISHER (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
CHRISTMAS WITH THE CARPENTERS TRIB 5 & 8p (Ritz Theatre, WH)
KATIE & JOE (Cherry Pocket, LW)
WEDNESDAY, DEC 11
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME
(Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
JADE & DUKE
(Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)
CURT BEASLEY
(Cherry Pocket, LW)
LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR
THURSDAY, DEC 12
DORI LOLI & JOSEPH
CORREA OPEN JAM
(Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC)
DON BURNS
(Cherry Pocket, LW)
PABLITO SWAY
(Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) FREE WHISKEY DUO (Swan Brewing, LKD)
SKIP FRYE
(Front Page Brewery, BTW)
MITCH STEWART JAM (Ducky’s Dockside, HC)
RED HOT ROOSTER (Cypresswood Pub, WH)
CHAYANNE
(Kia Center, ORL)
OLD DOMINION
(Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)
FRIDAY, DEC 13
TWIZTED
(Tanners Lakeside, WH)
ALBERT TORRES
PASSIONES BAND
(Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC)
LAURA THE SINGER
(The Social Lounge, WH)
SEAN CHAMBERS
(Music Ranch, LKD)
HERI PALOS
(Union Taproom, WH)
MITCH STEWART 1p/
GREG REDDING 6p
(Cherry Pocket, LW)
DIRTY LICKS
(Apple Lounge, WH)
BULLY FOR YOU
(Swan Brewing, LKD)
99 IN THE SHADE
(Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)
B & B JAZZ TRIO
(Lakeland Loft, LKD)
BLAKE FREE SOLO
(Twisted Prop, WH)
JIM N JUDY DUO
(Kimber’s Bar & Grill, WH)
MIKE MONTS DE OCA
(Dade City Brew House, D CTY)
MODENE
(Lucky’s Sports Bar, LKD)
VANDAL EYES
(Cypresswood Pub, WH)
PHOENIX 5
(Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)
SATURDAY, DEC 14
SOUTHBOUND
(Tanners Lakeside, WH)
WILLIAM WILLIAM 2p/
OLD DIXIE HIGHWAY 6:30p
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
APRIL RED
(Grenelefe Golf Resort, HC)
BILLY D
(Camp Margaritaville, ADL)
SG WOOD 2p/
VERTICAL CIRCUS 7p
(Swan Brewing, LKD)
LUCK OF THE DRAW 1p/
RYAN JOYCE 6p
(Cherry Pocket, LW)
B & B JAZZ TRIO
(Lakeland Loft, LKD)
POWERHOUSE
(Caribbean Bay, WH)
TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCH
2:30p & 7:30p
(Kia Center, ORL)
SUNDAY, DEC 15
RYAN JOYCE 1p/
MICKENZIE PEISHER 5:30p
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
ALMOST THERE
(Tanners Lakeside, WH)
SON KRIBE
(Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC)
CHAIN O’ LAKES BIG BAND
(American Legion #8, WH)
CURT BEASLEY 12p/ DAVID BRIMER 5p (Cherry Pocket, LW)
JOHN FRINZI (Swan Brewing, LKD)
BLAKE FREE SOLO
(Grove House Grill, BAB PK)
JAY WHEALTON (Brew Hub, LKD)
TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCH
2:30p & 7:30p (Amalie Arena, TMP)
MONDAY, DEC 16
DON BURNS
(Cherry Pocket, LW)
RYAN JOYCE
(Apple Lounge, WH)
JASON BONHAM’S LED
ZEPPELIN wsg
JAGER HENRY (Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)
SHELDON DUO 2p/
NEAL & ED DUO
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
DANIEL BURNS BAND (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC)
BYRNE BROTHERS (Bok Tower Gardens, LW)
DUKE BURR 1p/
DANIEL SPROUSE BAND (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)
BILLY DICKERSON 2p/
TUESDAY, DEC 17
ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
ROD WAVE wsg
MONEYBAGG YO, TOOSII, LIL POPPA, DESS DIOR, EELMATIC (Kia Center, ORL)
CHEAP TRICK (Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)
WEDNESDAY, DEC 18
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
JOHNNY WILD
CHRISTMAS SHOW (Ritz Theatre, WH)
THURSDAY, DEC 19
TONY KNIGHT (Tanners Lakeside, WH)
PABLITO SWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)
ACOUSTIC DOSE (Swan Brewing, LKD)
MITCH STEWART JAM (Ducky’s Dockside, HC)
HUNTER MCNEER (Cypresswood Pub, WH)
FRIDAY, DEC 20
RIKA RUMBA (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) THE LINEUP: MICKENZIE PEISHER, CHRISTIAN RYAN, DEREK ENGSTROM (Balmoral Event Center, HC)
LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH)
B. HAVEN (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)
ATOMIC CHERRY (Apple Lounge, WH)
BLAKE FREE BAND (Swan Brewing, LKD)
JIM N JUDY DUO (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)
FORREST MCCURREN (Dade City Brew House, D CTY)
TWIZTED (Lucky’s Sports Bar, LKD)
SATURDAY, DEC 21
SPANKIN’ SADIE (Tanners Lakeside, WH)
THREE THIEVES 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD)
SKIP FRYE
(American Legion Post 4, LKD)
CHARLIE REDD QUARTET (Lakeland Loft, LKD)
BLAKE FREE BAND
(Out-n-About Bar, DUN)
JIM N JUDY DUO 7p (The Social Lounge, WH)
SUNDAY, DEC 22
GERI & THE SIDEKICKS 1p/ M.E. 6p
(Old Man Frank’s, WH) TWIZTED (Tanners Lakeside, WH)
LIVE HART (Swan Brewing, LKD)
DAVID SMITH (Brew Hub, LKD)
MONDAY, DEC 23
MITCH STEWART (Apple Lounge, WH)
BLAKE FREE SOLO (Cherry Pocket, LW)
TUESDAY, DEC 24
MICKENZIE PEISHER (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
WEDNESDAY, DEC 25
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
THURSDAY, DEC 26
DUKE BURR
(Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC)
PABLITO SWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) MITCH STEWART JAM (Ducky’s Dockside, HC)
FRIDAY, DEC 27
STELLA BEAT
(Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC)
LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH) CONSPIRACY THEORY (Apple Lounge, WH)
SKIP FRYE (Big Cypress, LKD) TWIZTED (Out -n- About, DUN)
SCHAFF WALL TRIO (Lakeland Loft, LKD)
JIM N JUDY DUO
(Wheelhouse 19th Hole, DVPT)
ADRIENNE RICHARDS
(Dade City Brew House, D CTY)
AGGIE ROAD
(Lucky’s Sports Bar, LKD)
SATURDAY, DEC 28
SMOKEPOINT
(Tanners Lakeside, WH)
WILLIAM WILLIAM
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
THE VINYLS
(Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC)
ANDY SHREEVE
(Camp Margaritaville, ADL)
FREETIME JAZZ
(Lakeland Loft, LKD)
BLAKE FREE BAND
(Ducky’s Dockside, HC)
JIM N JUDY DUO
(Union Taproom, WH)
RUSTY & LAURIE WRIGHT
(Cypresswood Pub, WH)
SUNDAY, DEC 29
MICKENZIE PEISHER 1p/
RYAN JOYCE 5:30p
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
JOEY FOLEY
(Tanners Lakeside, WH)
BLAKE FREE SOLO
(Cherry Pocket, LW)
MONDAY, DEC 30
KEITH ROBINETTE
(Apple Lounge, WH)
TUESDAY, DEC 31
PHOENIX 5
(Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC)
ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
B. HAVEN
(Schalamar Crk Glf Club, LKD)
SOFA KINGS (Union Hall, LKD)
BLAKE FREE BAND
(Cherry Pocket, LW)
NO IDEA
(Lucky’s Sports Bar, LKD)
WEDNESDAY, JAN 1
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME
(Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
THURSDAY, JAN 2
PABLITO SWAY
(Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)
MITCH STEWART JAM (Ducky’s Dockside, HC)
FRIDAY, JAN 3
LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH)
B. HAVEN (Cypresswood Pub, WH) LOVESONG; TRIB TO THE CURE (Union Hall, LKD)
SATURDAY, JAN 4
CURT & SAM 2p/ JOSH CURCHY 5:30p (Old Man Frank’s, WH)
B. HAVEN
(Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) PAISLEY CRAZE (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) ULTIMATE FLOYD; TRIB TO PINK FLOYD (Union Hall, LKD)
SUNDAY, JAN 5
RYAN JOYCE (Old Man Frank’s, WH)
B. HAVEN (Twisted Prop, WH)
TUESDAY, JAN 7
ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL TRIB 5 & 8p (Ritz Theatre, WH)
WEDNESDAY, JAN 8
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
THURSDAY, JAN 9
PABLITO SWAY
(Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)
MITCH STEWART JAM (Ducky’s Dockside, HC)
FRIDAY, JAN 10
LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH)
TMIKE & DUKE (Twisted Prop, WH)
SATURDAY, JAN 11
WILLIAM WILLIAM
(Old Man Frank’s, WH) TMIKE & DUKE (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)
SUNDAY, JAN 12
MOMS NIGHT OUT 1p/ MICKENZIE PEISHER 5:30p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) LIVE LAUGH LOVE ft. SPONGE, SCOTTY AUSTIN, PETER DANTE wsg EDGE OF DESTINY (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
WEDNESDAY, JAN 15
JADE & DUKE
(Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
THURSDAY, JAN 16
PABLITO SWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) MITCH STEWART JAM (Ducky’s Dockside, HC)
FRIDAY, JAN 17
TMIKE & DUKE (Tanners Lakeside, WH) LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH) EVIL BILL AND THE STRUGGLE BUS (Swan Brewing, LKD)
WHISKEY WHISPER; TRIB TO CREED, BUSH, MATCHBOX 20 (Union Hall, LKD)
SATURDAY, JAN 18
TMIKE & DUKE (Cypresswood Pub, WH) ONCE AN OUTLAW (Music Ranch, LKD)
JOWELL & RANDY (Kia Center, ORL)
SUNDAY, JAN 19
RYAN JOYCE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) JADE & DUKE (Grove House Grill, BAB PK)
TUESDAY, JAN 21
MICKENZIE PEISHER (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) BARRY MANILOW TRIB 5 & 8p (Ritz Theatre, WH)
WEDNESDAY, JAN 22
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
THURSDAY, JAN 23
PABLITO SWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) MITCH STEWART JAM (Ducky’s Dockside, HC)
FRIDAY, JAN 24
SANTANA TRIB w/ MOONFLOWER (Bok Tower Gardens, LW)
B. HAVEN (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)
LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH)
SATURDAY, JAN 25
MOMS NIGHT OUT (Old Man Frank’s, WH) LES DUDEK ACOUSTIC (Gram Parson’s Derry Down, WH)
SUNDAY, JAN 26
TWIZTED (Tanners Lakeside, WH) MICKENZIE PEISHER 1p/ WILLIAM WILLIAM 5:30p (Old Man Frank’s, WH)
WEDNESDAY, JAN 29
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
THURSDAY, JAN 30
PABLITO SWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) MARY GAUTHIER wsg
JAIMEE HARRIS (Gram Parson’s Derry Down, WH) MITCH STEWART JAM (Ducky’s Dockside, HC)
FRANK VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS (Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP) TOBYMAC wsg CROWDER, CAIN, RYAN STEVENSON, TERRIAN (Kia Center, ORL)
ATTENTION BANDS & VENUES
POLK COUNTY’S
RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT
BEEF
‘O’ BRADY’S SOUTH LAKELAND
Great Food! Great Sports! Great Family Fun! 40+ HD TV’s, NFL Ticket Sundays, NCAA Game Plan Saturdays. 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday. Coldest Beer In Town.
HAINES CITY
BALMORAL BAR & GRILL
AT BALMORAL RESORT
Offering a casual dining environment complete with poolside outdoor seating, the Balmoral Bar & Grill serves up poolside lunches, afternoon drinks and evening meals. Popular among resort guests and locals alike, our poolside bar in Haines City offers a full bar with TVs and features a menu of shareable appetizers, fresh salads, delicious sandwiches, and more. Live music also offered on the patio most Saturday nights. Check our Facebook for schedule. Bar & Grill is open to the public and is located within Balmoral Resort Florida in Haines City, minutes from Winter Haven and Davenport.
Must Try: Flatbreads and Club Sandwich.
124 Kenny Blvd, Haines City (off Hwy 27) (863) 588-3097 • BalmoralBarandGrill. com
LAKELAND
BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S NORTH LAKELAND
Lakeland’s Best Family Sports Pub. 40+ HD TV’s, NFL Ticket Sundays, NCAA Gameplan Saturdays. Happy Hour 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday. Bingo Mondays from 5-6 pm. Kids Eat Free Wednesday from 4-8 pm. Trivia Night on Thursdays from 8-10 pm.
Must Try: Hot & Fresh Fajitas - Everyday! Chicken wings!
1070 Wedgewood Estates Blvd (863) 853-9464
www.beefobradys.com
Kids Eat Free Tuesdays & Sundays 4-8 pm. Now Featuring A Full Liquor Bar. Must Try: Our Delicious Fajitas and Awesome Burgers 4810 South Florida Ave (863) 646-7757 www.beefobradys.com
CHAMPS SPORTS BAR
Serving Polk County for over 20 years!
Cold Beer • Great Food • Family Fun
• Best Wings in Town Independently delicious! Daily specials from 2-10 pm: Monday 60¢Tacos, Tuesday $5 Buffalo
Shrimp, Wednesday 45¢ Boneless Wings, Tuesday & Thursday BOGO Bud & Bud Light Bottles, Friday, $9 Grouper Sandwich (All Day), Saturday 75¢ Wings (All Day).Hours: Mon.-Thurs, Sat. & Sun. 11 am to 10 pm. Fri. 11 am to midnight. Follow us on Facebook. FB@ChampsGrill 6645 S. Florida Ave. 863-647-5900 www.champstogo.com
MISTER FISH
Family owned and operated since 1968 offering the best fish sandwich around! Seafood, chicken and much more using only the best quality food and excellent service! Easily the best homemade food you’ll try! Hours Monday through Saturday 11am to 7pm and closed Sundays.
Must Try: Famous Fish Sandwich 715 E Palmetto St, Lakeland (863) 688-4280
LAKE WALES
CRAZY FISH
Land mark eatery in Lake Wales. Fresh fish never frozen. Fun and casual atmosphere. Lunch and dinner menu with daily specials. Mon. 4pm to 9pm. Tues.Saturday 11:30am to 9pm. Closed Sun.
Must Try: Shrimp or Fresh Grouper
802 Henry St., Lake Wales (863) 6766361
JAY BEES RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
We take pride in our welcoming environment, friendly service and famous burgers. Come in and check our daily lunch and dinner specials. Weekend specials. Prime rib, frog legs, fried shrimp and catfish.
Must Try: Homemade Pies 8675 Hwy 60 East, Lake Wales 863-696-1901, Find us on Facebook
WINTER HAVEN
326 BISTRO PIZZERIA
Bistro Pizzeria shares the art of perfectly rendered simplicity. Wood burning oven, pizza by the slice, made to order specialty pizzas. Lunch & dinner menu. Warm & casual dining atmosphere.
Must Try: Classic Pizza Napoli
326 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven 863-875-4894 www.arabellas.us/bistro
APPLE LOUNGE & GRILL
#1 Happy Hour Monday-Friday 11am-7pm.
$1 Taco Tuesdays! Wings, Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads, Fried Pickles, Chicken Fingers, Nachos and much more!
Open Mic Night every Tuesday. Winner of the people’s choice Wing Fling 2011 Wing Champs! Come try em’ yourself.
Must Try: Famous Wings 2803 Recker Hwy, Winter Haven 863-291-0340
ARABELLA’S
We offer the best Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, created from the freshest ingredients.
Enjoy a cocktail before or after dinner in our chic Ave Bar. At Arabellas, our dedicated service and inviting ambiance makes us the premier choice for your lunch or dinner destination.
Must Try: Bananas Foster prepared table side
346 W. Central Ave. Winter Haven 863-293-1797 • www.arabellas.us
BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S
Locally owned sports pub with 30 TVs and full bar. Lunch value combos MondaysFridays until 3pm. Award winning jumbo wings with famous sauces and dry rubs. Fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, tacos and dinner entrees available. Weekday Values: Mon. Burgers, Tues. Tacos, Wed. Wings, Thurs. Fajitas, Fri. Surf & Turf. See ya at Beefs!
Must Try: Award Winning Wings and Burgers 300 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 293-9464 • www.beefobradys.com
HARRY’S
OLD PLACE
Serving up a large selection of fresh fish for over 27 years! Where the fish is always de-lish! Open for lunch and dinner. Great seafood menu also includes shrimp, scallops, mussels, oysters, crab legs, "fish of the day" board, steaks, chicken, pasta dishes, sandwiches, soups/chowders. Restaurant is located on the shores of Lake Ned in beautiful Winter Haven with a quaint pet friendly outdoor patio. Full bar available. Less than a mile from LEGOLAND. Kid's menu also available.
Must Try: Grouper in a Bag, the Broiled Seafood Combo and award winning Key Lime Pie!
3751 Cypress Gardens Rd., Winter Haven 863-324-0301 www.harrysoldplace.com
SOMEWHERE SPORTS BAR
Enjoy great food, great games and great times in a family-friendly atmosphere. As your sports headquarters, ESPN, NFL & MLB ticket available on 14 flat screen TV’s. Daily lunch specials Mon-Fri from 11-2 pm only $5.99. Open 7 days a week. Appetizers, Sandwiches, Wraps, Salads, Burgers, Pizza & Wings. Full liquor with Happy Hour Mon-Sat from 3-6 pm
Must Try: Jumbo Wings & Pizza
5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 324-7524
1. What was “Band of Gold” about?
2. Name the group that released “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore.”
3. Who was Big Bad John in the song of that name?
4. “Born to Be Wild” was best known for being used in which film?
5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “As we walk along and I hold her hand, I may never even speak, But my love is strong and she understands.”
Answers
1. Freda Payne’s 1970 hit (a song she didn’t even want to record) was about a newly married couple who end up sleeping in separate rooms.
• If you are serving hot rolls on a buffet, line the basket with aluminum foil before you line it with a towel. They lose heat less quickly that way.
• “I’ve loved this little trick since I saw it used at a party years ago. I serve iced tea (or punch) at most of my get-togethers, and instead of ice cubes, I freeze several pounds of cleaned, de-stemmed white grapes. They are a hit at every party.” -M.A. in New York
• Need almost-instant party snacks? Try a package of storebought cheese tortellini. Cook according to package instructions (usually only a few minutes), toss with oil or salad dressing and stick each on a toothpick.
2. Rose Royce, in 1976. The song was one of the first to use a Pollard Syndrum, an electric drum with reverb. The song only reached 32 on the Hot 100 chart, but reached single digits in several countries such as New Zealand and Ireland.
3. He was a miner who saved others when a mine caved in.
4. The Steppenwolf hit was used in “Easy Rider” in 1969.
5. “Still Waters Run Deep,” by Brook Benton, in 1962. The song appeared on Benton’s “Golden Hits Volume 2” album, along with “Hotel Happiness” and “Lie to Me.” Benton (born Benjamin Franklin Peay in Lugoff, South Carolina) died of pneumonia in 1988.
• “A great way to make things comfortable for guests is to print out a copy of the channel lineup for your cable service provider. You also can print out common remote control buttons or any remote-control or TV instructions for streaming movies, etc. This helps us older folks enjoy a few hours of TV time while the younger kids are out at work or school.” -- H.P. in Nebraska
• At holiday parties, try this tip to avoid overeating: Keep a drink in your dominant hand. You’ll be less likely to graze on high-fat chips and other snack foods. Need a little something? Hope for a veggie platter. But whether it’s veggies or chips, grab a couple then WALK AWAY from the table before you can hit the dip.
• Here’s a great conversation piece: Get a big, shallow bowl or box, fill it with loose snapshots (preferably of holidays past) and set it on your coffee table. People can’t resist photos.
THUMBS
Thumbs is black and white Domestic Shorthair mix female. She is approximately 1 year old. This little mama is super sweet she is shy at first but once she feels safe she will come out. She has had positive experiences with men, women, young adults, and kids of all ages. She has had positive experiences with kittens and dogs as well. Thumbs is a poly-dactyl kitty meaning she has extra toes.
LOVELY
Lovely is a brown and orange female Domestic Shorthair mix. She is approximately 7 months old. Lovely is a super loving girl just like her name suggests! She has only been around adult women and tends to be a bit shy with new people. Lovely has had positive experiences with other cats but can be picky with who she befriends.
OXFORD
Meet Oxford! This loving and sweet boy is our 4 yr old Chihuahua mix. He is good with everybody he has met but has never been around kids younger than 11 years old. Oxford does well with small dogs and loves cats. You would often find him napping with the cat. He loves playing with toys of all kinds and enjoys running around the yard.
HIRO
Hiro is a cream and white male American Bulldog mix. He is approximately 6 years old & weighs about 78 lbs. Hiro does well with adults and children of all ages! He is an absolute lover and wants to meet everyone he sees! Hiro was previously certified as an ESA Service Dog in his previous home. He does well with other dogs but is not fond of cats.
The Humane Society of Polk County 3195 Dundee Road • Winter Haven, FL 33884 www.PolkNoKill.org • (863) 324-5227 Tues-Sat 10:30-6pm. Closed 1-2 pm for lunch.
DR. TERESA YODER
Dr. Yoder has been volunteering her services to the Humane Society of Polk County since 1989. Back in the “old days” when she did farm calls we would often have her out all over the county assisting with our animal cruelty investigations. Doc has been a vital part of our S.N.I.P. program as well, helping us get this program organized and running smoothly. Dr. Yoder and her staff continue their commitment to the Humane Society by making a difference in the lives of Polk’s pets. Dr. Yoder’s office is located at Ridge Veterinary Hospital, 23992 HWY 27, Lake Wales, FL 863-676-8240
THE GALA 35TH ANNIVERSARY
PRESENTED BY:
Mr. & Mrs. George O’Neill, Jr.
On behalf of the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees, we would like to express our gratitude to the 2024 Gala sponsors. Your continued leadership and investment in this important community initiative is of great value to Winter Haven Hospital and the patients we serve.
Proceeds raised from the 2024 Gala will be utilized locally to support the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Fund for Mental Health.
PLATINUM SPONSORS
JD & CINDY ALEXANDER WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL MEDICAL STAFF
Bar Sponsor Today & Tonight Magazine
Décor Sponsor Fidelity Investments
Gold Sponsors
97.5 Country WPCV | Max98.3 | Talk Radio 96.7 | WONN AM 1230 - FM 107.1
Atlantic Payroll PartnersJohn & Beth Dial
Dr. and Mrs. David Evans
Mixon Family Foundation
Morgan StanleyThe Scheck/Lewis/McKown Group
Polk State College
ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
A Chair Affair, Inc.
Cindy Alexander
Alpha Cleaning Service
Vicki Arrington Bay Stage Live
Gold Sponsors Cont.
Publix Super Markets Charities
SouthState Bank
Straughn & Turner, P.A.
TeamHealth
Silver Sponsors
Anglin Reichmann Armstrong, P.C.
Michael & Vicki Arrington
Bell-Barnett Family Fund within the GiveWell Community Foundation
Central Florida Media Group
Haven Magazine
Henkelman Construction, Inc.
Cindy & Charlie Henry
Radiology and Imaging Specialists
Special Thanks
City of Winter Haven
Beth Dial
Dunkin' Donuts, Winter Haven
Good Food Tampa - Chef Kevin Lacassin
International Diamond Center | Lakeland
Lasater Flowers
AUCTION SPONSORS
Bronze Sponsors
Bank of Central Florida BayCare Health System
Bolton's Towing
Central Florida Development Council, Inc.
City of Winter Haven
CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP
Alan & Beverly Gustafson
Noble Ag
Pediatrix Medical Group
Ms. Bet Tucker
Ultra Cryo & Recovery
Dr. Peter and Lenore Verrill Six/Ten, LLC
Letz Dance On It
Lynn Oakley
Obsessive Geek - Clyde Bielss
Over the Top Rental Linens
TLC Catering
Carylene Walker
For more information on how you can help take healthcare in Polk County to the next level of excellence, please call the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation at (863) 291-6732.