Today & Tonight Magazine May 2026

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Mayfaire By-The-Lake

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Splash at Balmoral Tunnel to Towers Benefit

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Fairy Fest Returns to Bok Tower Gardens

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Divas on a Dime

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Live Local Music

COLUMNS: 25

MAYFAIRE BY-THE-LAKE

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Splash at Balmoral Tunnel to Towers Benefit

What's Rustling Jimmy's Jimmies?

THE FUN & AMUSING: 22

Now Here's A Tip

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Music Trivia

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Pets of the Month

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General Trivia

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Strange But True

LISTINGS: 20

Live Local Music

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Upcoming Events

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Bars & Pubs

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Restaurant Listings

EDITOR’S NOTE As we continue into 2026, Polk County is buzzing with more events, dining options, and entertainment than ever before. Our county is growing rapidly, bringing fresh opportunities for enjoyment and community connection right before our eyes.

To keep you in the loop, we’re here to share the latest updates on local happenings.

Whether you’re looking for a new restaurant to try, concerts to enjoy, or family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone.

Be sure to check our Facebook page and website regularly for the most current information. Since event schedules can change, we encourage you to contact venues directly to confirm dates and times before you go. Let’s make 2026 a year full of fun and memorable experiences in our wonderful county!

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Live Local Music

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ON THE COVER: Art Lovers, 2025, Oil on Canvas,Mayfaire by-the-Lake Featured Artwork.

by Kate Carney

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Special to T&T Magazine The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art at Florida Southern College is pleased to announce Kate Carney as the Featured Poster Artist for the 54th annual Mayfaire by-the-Lake. A cherished Mother’s Day Weekend tradition, Mayfaire will once again be presented

by Citizens Bank and Trust and The Ruthvens on the scenic shores of Lake Morton in Lakeland on May 9 and May 10, 2026.

Each year, Mayfaire selects an artist who has exhibited at the festival to create a featured image that becomes the visual hallmark of the event. This Artist Kate Carney artist is entrusted with designing an iconic work to appear on official posters, t-shirts, and festival merchandise, capturing the spirit of one of the region’s and the nation’s premier outdoor fine art festivals.

Kate Carney, Art Lovers, 2025, Oil on Canvas, Mayfaire by-the-Lake Featured Artwork.

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This year’s featured poster artist, Kate Carney, is known for her expressive oil paintings celebrating living subjects birds, animals, people, and plants rendered with a distinctive blend of classical underpainting, an Impressionist palette, and contemporary alla prima brushwork. Her work reflects a deep reverence for life, infused with whimsy, emotional depth, and technical mastery.

“I love living things birds, people, animals, plants. I see the whimsey, pathos, love and power of life and it inspires me to attempt to express my reaction to all that wonder in as honest a way as I can,” Carney said.

Working primarily in oils, Carney embraces the medium’s versatility whether transparent or opaque, softly blended or boldly gestural.

Rather than relying on extensive preliminary drawing, she allows forms to emerge directly on her signature orange primed canvases, building compositions with confident, intuitive mark making developed through years of disciplined practice.

Born and raised in England, Carney’s early exposure to the great museums and galleries of London shaped her artistic sensibilities. She studied at Chelsea School of Art before pursuing Humanities at University College, where art history deeply influenced her vision. After years devoted to teaching, raising her family, and working full time, she returned fully to her artistic practice in the early 2000s. Since 2010, Carney has worked as a professional fine artist, exhibiting in juried festivals across the country and earning multiple awards. Based in Orlando, her studio home is McRae Art Studios.

“For decades, the swan has symbolized the City of Lakeland and the beauty of Lake

Morton,” said Dr. Daryl Ward, Executive Director of The AGB. “This year, Kate thoughtfully broadens that narrative by celebrating the diversity of waterfowlthat inhabits the lake. Her joyful and technically masterful approach brings renewed energy to this beloved tradition while honoring the ecosystem that makes Lake Morton so special.

And how can you not love ducks with paintbrushes!”

Through Carney’s expressive oil technique, she combines rich color, layered texture, and dynamic brushwork to create a timeless and compelling image. Her painting will be showcased on all official Mayfaireby-the-Lake 2026 promotional materials, including posters, apparel, and festival Judge, Gabriela merchandise.

Gonzalez Dellosso

Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso (Snap Collective), a comprehensive survey of her career and artistic approach. She was an instructor at The National Academy School of Fine Arts in NYC for a decade.

With over two decades of professional experience, she brings to the jury process a balanced and thoughtful eye, valuing craftsmanship, originality, and a clear artistic voice. As a juror, she looks for work that demonstrates intention, skill, and a strong sense of visual communication, regardless of medium or style. The 54th Mayfaire Sponsors include Citizens Bank and Trust, The Ruthvens, Visit Central Florida, Southern Homes, Publix Super Markets Charities, Friends of Mayfaire, Tampa International Airport, the City of Lakeland, and LKLD Arts Mayor’s Council of the Arts.

ABOUT THE JUDGE Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso is a contemporary figurative painter of Cuban and Ecuadorian heritage. Dellosso has exhibited widely in museums and galleries throughout the United States and internationally, and her work is held in numerous permanent museum collections. She is the author of the monograph Echoes of HerStory: The Art of

ABOUT MAYFAIRE BY-THE-LAKE First held in 1971, Mayfaire by-the-Lake has grown into one of the Southeast’s most celebrated outdoor art festivals. Organized by the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art, this free two-day event attracts thousands of visitors annually, celebrating creativity, culture, and community along the scenic shores of Lake Morton in Lakeland, Florida.

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Splash at Balmoral Supports Tunnel to Towers Foundation 50% of All Pool Admission Proceeds to Benefit Veterans and First Responders

Special to T&T Magazine This Memorial Day, Splash at Balmoral Resort is inviting the Polk County community to come together for a day of fun, reflection, and giving back. On Monday, May 25, 2026, the resort will host a special “Splash for a Cause: Bring Your Heroes” event, with 50% of all pool admission proceeds donated to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a nationally recognized nonprofit supporting injured veterans, first responders, and the families of fallen heroes.

Set against the backdrop of Balmoral’s popular waterpark and resort amenities, the event is designed to combine family entertainment with a meaningful opportunity to honor those who serve and protect our communities.

GUESTS ATTENDING THE MEMORIAL DAY EVENT WILL ENJOY • Full access to Splash at Balmoral’s pool and waterpark • Live DJ entertainment throughout the day • Family-friendly games and activities • Private cabanas available for rental “We wanted to create something that goes beyond a typical holiday event,” said Garrett Kenny, developer of Balmoral Resort.

“Memorial Day is about remembering and honoring our heroes. This event gives families a chance to enjoy the day together while also contributing to a cause that directly supports those who have sacrificed so much for our country.”

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation, established in honor of firefighter Stephen Siller, provides mortgage-free homes to Gold Star families and catastrophically injured veterans, and supports first responders nationwide.

As part of this initiative, Splash at Balmoral is proud to serve as a “Proud Supporter of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation,” helping raise both awareness and funds through community engagement.

The event is open to the public, and attendance is expected to be high. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, as capacity may be limited.

About Splash at Balmoral Resort Located in Haines City, Florida, Splash at Balmoral Resort offers a premier family-friendly waterpark experience featuring resort-style pools, cabanas, dining, and year-round entertainment events for both residents and visitors.

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ABOUT TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation honors the sacrifice of firefighter Stephen Siller and supports America’s heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star families and catastrophically injured veterans, as well as supporting first responders nationwide.

EVENT DETAILS: What: Splash for a Cause – Memorial Day Charity Event When: Monday, May 25, 2026 Where: Splash at Balmoral Resort, 124 Kenny Boulevard, Haines City, FL Details: 50% of all pool admission proceeds donated to Tunnel to Towers Foundation FOR MORE INFORMATION www.splashatbalmoralresort.com

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FAIRY FEST

Come Dressed in Your Fairy Best at Bok Tower Gardens

This magical day is perfect for fairies and fauns of all ages, with activities and entertainment throughout the Gardens.

See a fairy godmother take flight from the Singing Tower as she dances amongst the trees, meet fantastical fairies and awesome animals, discover hidden Fairy Doors, and delight your senses with art, music, and plenty of bubbles!

Bok Tower Gardens invites families, friends, and fairy-lovers of all ages to step into a sparkling world of imagination during the Summer Fairy Festival, returning Saturday, June 6, 2026 This celebration transforms the Gardens into a wonderland filled with performances, creative crafts, fluttering fairy encounters, unforgettable and aerial artistry.

Guests are encouraged to dress in their favorite fairy fashions and enjoy a day of interactive experiences designed to delight the young and the young at heart.

Throughout the festival, visitors can meet the enchanting Fairies, create dazzling fairy crafts, and enjoy a full schedule of performanc-

es, including two signature festival highlights.

Event is free for members and included in general admission Event Date & Time Saturday, June 6, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location Bok Tower Garden

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Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast As the summer season approaches, finding time for homemade meals becomes more challenging. That's why this Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast is not just a meal, it's a gift to your future self. Make a double batch, enjoy half now and freeze the rest for one of those crazy-busy days ahead.

This clean version of the classic pot roast skips the usual processed flavoring packets, using whole food options instead. With just 20 minutes prepa-

Photo by www.JasonCoblentz.com

A go-to comfort meal that's perfect for busy days.

ration, you can have this roast simmering in the slow cooker, leaving you with a savory, fall-apart meal that's perfect over mashed potatoes with a side of green beans or salad.

Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the penny-pinching, party-planning, recipe developer and content creator of the website Divas On A Dime -- Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous!

The Recipe

SLOW COOKER MISSISSIPPI POT ROAST Yield: 6-8 servings

Total Time: 8 hours, 20 minutes 2 tablespoons cooking oil

3-4 pounds boneless beef chuck roast 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup butter

1 cup yellow onion, coarsely chopped 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/2 cup water

1 tablespoon Better than Bouillon Beef Base 1/2 cup liquid from a jar of pepperoncini 1/2 cup sliced or 5 whole pepperoncini Ranch Herb Blend:

1 tablespoon dried parsley

1 tablespoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons dried chives

2 teaspoons dried dill weed 1 teaspoon onion powder

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Season the beef with salt and pepper. Add the beef to the hot skillet and sear until golden brown and lightly crusted on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer the seared beef to a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker. Leave the skillet over the heat.

Reduce the heat to medium-low and add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add onions and cook, stirring, until soft, about 4 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.

Meanwhile heat 1/2 cup water and dissolve the beef base in the water. Add the water and 1/2 cup pepperoncini liquid to the skillet, scraping up the browned bits. This mixture will quickly thicken into a lovely, velvety sauce. Pour this sauce over the roast in the slow cooker. On top of the roast and sauce, evenly distribute the pepperoncini, and sprinkle the ranch herb blend.

Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or 4 hours on HIGH or until the beef is tender and easily shredded.

After cooking, transfer the beef to a cutting board and rest it for 5 minutes. Next, shred

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with a fork. Serve with the cooking liquid drizzled over the top, alongside mashed potatoes, green beans and/or a green salad.

For Oven Roast Mississippi Pot Roast: Preheat oven to 275 F. In a Dutch oven, heat oil and sear roast. Remove roast, cook onions in butter, then stir in flour. Add water and pepperoncini juice and stir to combine. Return roast and add pepperoncini and Ranch Herb Blend. Cover and cook for 5-6 hours. Shred beef and serve with juices.

Freezer Instructions: Cool ingredients completely, then transfer to a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight and reheat as desired.

If you're lucky enough to have leftovers, you're in for a treat! This makes the most delicious sandwiches. You've heard of French Dip? Meet Mississippi Dippi! Serve shredded meat on buttered, toasted ciabatta rolls spread with mayonnaise and top with sliced provolone cheese melted under the broiler. Dip the sandwiches in the remaining jus from the crock pot thinned with beef broth if desired.

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LAURA PAUSINI (Kia Center, ORL)

FRIDAY, MAY 22

MAY/JUNE LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THURSDAY, MAY 7 ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Cypresswood Pub, WH)

FRIDAY, MAY 8 RYAN JOYCE 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) ELI MOSLEY (Munn Park, LKD) BLUE COLLAR BAND (Apple Lounge, WH) GERRY WILLIAMS BAND (Cypresswood Pub, WH) AUSTIN HOOKS (Cherry Pocket, LW) HUNTER SMITH (Twisted Prop, WH) ACOUSTIC DOSE (Kimber’s Bar & Grill, WH) OLD DIXIE HWY (Lucky’s Oyster Bar, LKD) BLAKE FREE BAND (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)

SATURDAY, MAY 9 JOSH BLEVINS (Tanners Lakeside, WH) HUNTER MCNEER 1p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) SKINNY MCGEE, BLOODY JUG BAND, JOE’S GARAGE (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) ALEX EISENBERG (Apple Lounge, WH)

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CURT BEASLEY 1p/ GREG REDDING 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW) DANIEL BURNS BAND (Twisted Prop, WH) JADED (Caribbean Bay, WH)

SUNDAY, MAY 10 BLAKE FREE 12p/ ACOUSTIC ROOTS 5p (Cherry Pocket, LW) ALMOST THERE (Twisted Prop, WH)

MONDAY, MAY 11 SCOTT HONGDALE (Cherry Pocket, LW)

TUESDAY, MAY 12 GERI BLOUNT (Cherry Pocket, LW) GB SAX (Kimber’s Bar & Grill, WH)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) JADE & DUKE (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) LARRY MAC (Cherry Pocket, LW) RYAN JOYCE (Twisted Prop, WH)

THURSDAY, MAY 14 CURT BEASLEY DUO (Cypresswood Pub, WH)

KATIE & JOE (Cherry Pocket, LW) DILJIT DOSANJH (Kia Center, ORL)

FRIDAY, MAY 15 B. HAVEN (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) JACK TRIPPER (Apple Lounge, WH) FEVER BAND (Cypresswood Pub, WH) WILL WILLIAMS 1p (Cherry Pocket, LW) TWIZTED (Twisted Prop, WH) MIKE MONTS DE OCA (Kimber’s Bar & Grill, WH) HWY 41 (Lucky’s Oyster Bar, LKD) BLAKE FREE BAND (Out-n-About, DUN)

SUNDAY, MAY 17 X IT 7 (Tanners Lakeside, WH) RYAN JOYCE 1p/ LUKE 5:30p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) KATIE & JOE 12p/ GREG REDDING 5p (Cherry Pocket, LW) BRAD COMBEE & THE RIVERSIDE REVIVAL (Twisted Prop, WH)

MONDAY, MAY 18 GERI BLOUNT (Cherry Pocket, LW)

TUESDAY, MAY 19 MICAH MDORE (Cherry Pocket, LW) SHAMELESS NAME DROPPERS (Kimber’s Bar & Grill, WH)

SATURDAY, MAY 16 SECOND HAND SMOKE (Tanners Lakeside, WH) HUNTER MCNEER 1p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) TMIKE & DUKE (Twisted Prop, WH) JOEY FOLEY (Apple Lounge, WH) RANDY SULLENS 1p/ MIKE MONTS DE OCA 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW) CURTIS GRAY (Pink Piano, LKD) GOT UR 6 BAND (Out-n-About, DUN) TWIZTED (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) BLAKE FREE (Cherry Pocket, LW) MICKENZIE PEISHER (Twisted Prop, WH)

THURSDAY, MAY 21 HUNTER MCNEER (Cypresswood Pub, WH) CASEY HOWELL (Cherry Pocket, LW) BLAKE FREE (Tipsy Hen, WH)

JOE REED (Apple Lounge, WH) B. HAVEN (Cypresswood Pub, WH) LARRY MAC 1p/ ACOUSTIC ROOTS 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW) BROOKE CRAMER (Twisted Prop, WH) FREE WHISKEY (Kimber’s Bar & Grill, WH) BONE CARTEL (Lucky’s Oyster Bar, LKD)

SATURDAY, MAY 23 CONSPIRACY THEORY (Tanners Lakeside, WH) JIM & JUDY DUO 2p/ BIG E & MISS LUCY 5:30p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Apple Lounge, WH) REV MIKE 1p/ GREG REDDING 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW) UNION JACK (Twisted Prop, WH) JO ESTRADA; BEATLES TRIB (Kimber’s Bar & Grill, WH) BLAKE FREE BAND (Caribbean Bay, WH) TWIZTED (Out-n-About, DUN)

SUNDAY, MAY 24 JOSH BLEVINS 1p/ CASEY HOWELL 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) ALMOST THERE (Caribbean Bay, WH) RANDY SULLENS 12p/ BILLY D 5p (Cherry Pocket, LW) MICKENZIE PEISHER & CO (Twisted Prop, WH)

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BLAKE FREE (Grove Roots Brewing, WH) CARLOS VIVES (Kia Center, ORL)

MONDAY, MAY 25 JOSH CURCHY 2p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) RANDY SULLENS 11a/ MARK CONNORS 4p (Cherry Pocket, LW) AGGIE ROAD (Twisted Prop, WH)

BLOODY JUG BAND

TUESDAY, MAY 26 WILL WILLIAMS (Cherry Pocket, LW) GB SAX (Kimber’s Bar & Grill, WH)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) SALT LEE (Cherry Pocket, LW) JOSH CURCHY (Twisted Prop, WH)

THURSDAY, MAY 28 DON BURNS (Cherry Pocket, LW)

FRIDAY, MAY 29 JOSH BLEVINS (Tanners Lakeside, WH) HUNTER MCNEER 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) JOE & KATIE (Cypresswood Pub, WH) CASEY HOWELL 1p/ AUSTIN HOOKS 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW) JUSTIN LEE PARTIN (Twisted Prop, WH) MICAH MADORE (Kimber’s Bar & Grill, WH) CONSPIRACY THEORY (Lucky’s Oyster Bar, LKD)

WEIRD AL YANKOVIC (Kia Center, ORL)

SECOND HAND SMOKE (Twisted Prop, WH)

SATURDAY, MAY 30

WEDNESDAY, JUN 3

SMOKEPOINT (Tanners Lakeside, WH) BIG E & MISS LUCY 1p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) GREG REDDING 1p/ KATIE & JOE 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW) JUSTIN LEE PARTIN (Twisted Prop, WH) ELVIS TRIB (Kimber’s Bar & Grill, WH) JIM THOMAS (Front Page Brewing, BTW) ANDY SHREEVE (Yancey’s Taproom, LKD) TWIZTED (Sand Bar Pizza & Music, Bsn Pk) ROBERTO CARLOS (Kia Center, ORL)

FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

SUNDAY, MAY 31 TWIZTED (Tanners Lakeside, WH) MIKE MONTS DE OCA 12p/ ACOUSTIC ROOTS 5p (Cherry Pocket, LW)

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SUNDAY, JUN 7 RYAN JOYCE TRIO 5:30p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) ANDY SHREEVE (Swan Brewing, LKD)

MONDAY, JUN 8 ROSALÍA (Kia Center, ORL)

WEDNESDAY, JUN 10 FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

NOAH KAHAN wsg GIGI PEREZ (Kia Center, ORL)

WEDNESDAY, JUN 24

FRIDAY, JUN 12

(Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

HUNTER MCNEER 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) THREE THIEVES (Pink Piano, LKD) NOAH KAHAN wsg GIGI PEREZ (Kia Center, ORL)

FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME

FRIDAY, JUN 26 CARÍN LEÓN

(Kia Center, ORL)

SATURDAY, JUN 27 SUNDAY, JUN 14 A$AP ROCKY (Kia Center, ORL)

WEDNESDAY, JUN 17

RYAN JOYCE 1p

(Old Man Frank’s, WH) BILLY D

(Bowen Yard, WH)

ANDY SHREEVE FRANKIE’S JAM WITH (Yancey’s Taproom, LKD) NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER WEDNESDAY, JUL 1 wsg THE BAND CAMINO FRANKIE’S JAM WITH (Kia Center, ORL) NO NAME

SATURDAY, JUN 20

(Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

JIM N JUDY DUO 2p (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

JOJI wsg

THURSDAY, JUN 11

SUNDAY, JUN 21

CINDERELLA’S TOM KEIFER wsg LA GUNS (RP Funding Center, LKD)

HUNTER MCNEER 1p (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

NATE SIB & CORBIN (Kia Center, ORL)

ATTENTION BANDS & VENUES Keep us up to date.

Send live music info to tracey@todayandtonight.com Deadline is the 23rd of each month prior to publication.

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LILO

1. Who wrote and released “Never Surrender”?

2. “Caribbean Queen” was also known under what other titles?

3. Which group released “Won’t Get Fooled Again”?

4. Name the hit instrumental by the Surfaris.

5. Name the song that contains these lyrics: “Livin’ alone, I think of all the friends I’ve known, But when I dial the telephone nobody’s home.”

was written by band member

Answers 1. Corey Hart, in 1985. The song won numerous awards and was used in both “Future Man” and “Stranger Things” television episodes.

2. Depending on where it was released, the 1984 song was also titled “African Queen” and “European Queen.”

3. The Who, in 1971. The song

Carmen in 1975. Singer-songwriter

• To store asparagus, trim the ends and wrap them in a few paper towels that you have dampened.

Keep it in the fridge for two days max. This will keep it very fresh and tasty.

• “To stretch your food dollar -- especially now that the weather is colder, and soups and stews are daily fare -- substitute peas, beans and lentils for meats whenever possible.

Not only will this semi-vegetarian diet keep your food dollars down, it will make you healthier and it’s a more eco-friendly diet.” -- K.F. in Connecticut • If you add dried fruit or raisins to your batter for cakes or muffins,

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Peter Townsend. Over the years

he penned over 100 songs for the group.

4. “Wipe Out,” released in 1963.

The song started as the B-side to

“Surfer Joe,” a song that never got much attention. “Wipe Out,” on

the other hand, has been used in 20 television shows and movies.

5. “All By Myself,” by Eric

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Carmen modeled the song after

Rachmaninoff’s second piano concerto (1901), which he mistakenly

thought was free for the taking, in

the public domain. The Rachmaninoff family let him know that, no,

the song was legally protected and he had to pay them royalties.

roll them or shake them in flour first. This will prevent them from sinking down to the bottom of the pan.

• Bathroom fan reminder: When you leave your bathroom fan running excessively, you are pumping heat out of your house. Set a timer for 10 minutes maximum, and then turn it off.

• “Old pantyhose can be washed and cut up to use as stuffing for a toy. The same is true for other light materials. This can be a good way to get one more use out of something rather than putting it in the trash bin.” -- P.L. in Pennsylvania • If your bathtub has a grainy or rough texture, try soaking the bath in vinegar, either by adding a large bottle to some water and plugging it up, or by laying down a towel and soaking it in vinegar. Scrub and remove.

HARLEY

A black and tan female Labrador Retriever mix. She is approximately 5 years old. She has been spayed.

Harley gets along well with people but will need a home with people of the age 16 or older. Harley walks on a leash but will pull and she absolutely loves going for a walk. She has been fed in her crate and is crate trained.

She is a very loving and affectionate girl who loves tummy rubs.

When Loren Nations graduated from Winter Haven High School in 1981 his dreams of becoming an influential veterinarian in a big city would follow many paths.

After graduating from UF with his veterinary degree in 1991 he completed a medical and surgical internship at the Animal Medical Center in Manhattan, NY considered the Johns Hopkins of veterinary medicine. Instead of remaining in New York City he returned home to practice “big city” medicine with his mentor Dr. John Maxwell.

Dr. Nations’ desire to help animals and commitment to practice at the highest level led to specialty board certification in canine and feline practice, one of only 425 ABVP diplomats in the country and 27 in the state. With this expertise, the practice has flourished into a seven doctor 24 hour emergency and critical care hospital, specialty referral center, and general practice. Dr. Nations has devoted his life to creating a center that will improve our pet’s lives for years to come.

The completion of a state-of-the-art 10,000 square foot veterinary center is only Dr. Nations the beginning of the medical advancements Dr. Nations hopes to bring to Central Florida. “My life revolves around my family and animals. They are one and the same, that is who I am and why I am so passionate about being a veterinarian.”

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.

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• In the 1800s, popcorn was often eaten as a cereal with milk and sugar.

• Players of the video game “Call of Duty” have spent more hours thus engaged than the entire course of human existence.

• There are more than 400 Scottish words for snow.

• The longest surgical procedure in history, in which doctors separated a pair of Nepalese conjoined twins who were born with a shared brain cavity, took place in Singapore in 2001 and lasted 103 hours.

• Cats born in May were once thought to be not just poor rodent killers, but prone to bringing home snakes.

• Valentine’s Day weddings are apparently 18-36% more likely to end in divorce.

• A Harvard study found that a person’s IQ can drop by as much as 13 points when they are under financial stress, due in part to the

amount of brain power used to think about such burdens that causes distraction.

• Alexander the Great loved his horse, Bucephalus, so much that when it died in 326 B.C., he named the town of Bucephala for it.

• “Guerrilla grafting” is the illegal process of turning city-maintained sterile fruit trees into fruit producers by splicing compatible branches onto the sterile trees with branches from the fruiting trees.

• When Indian police caught a thief who allegedly stole a gold chain from a woman on the street in Mumbai, the miscreant swallowed the object. An enema was subsequently administered at a hospital, but no results were achieved, until the man was forcefed over 40 bananas -- one of the best digestive food aids -- after which he was made to clean and disinfect the chain before relinquishing it.

1. GEOGRAPHY: Where is Mount Fuji located?

8. LITERATURE: What is the

3. MUSIC: Who wrote the lyrics to the 1961 “West Side Story” movie?

4. SCIENCE: Which color has the longest wavelength?

5. HISTORY: When did the United States outlaw child labor?

6. TELEVISION: Who played the leading role in the legal series “Ally McBeal”?

7. AD SLOGANS: Which fastfood chain tells customers that “We have the meats”?

series?

9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which animal represents the 2023 Chinese zodiac year?

10. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of butterflies called?

Answers 1. Japan.

2. Vibranium.

3. Stephen Sondheim.

4. Red. 5. 1938.

6. Calista Flockhart.

7. Arby’s.

8. Chicago.

9. The rabbit.

10. A kaleidoscope.

2. MOVIES: What is the material used in Captain America’s shield?

setting for the “Divergent” novel

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Why Go to the Moon?

Because It’s There!

“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork.”

- Psa. 19:1 “The fascination endures because space speaks to something deeply human: the desire to explore, to understand, and to reach beyond perceived limits.”

- Baltimore Sun Editorial Board On April 26, 1336, the Italian poet Petrarch climbed Mont Ventoux. He did so not to make history, but to satisfy himself. In his letter, he wrote how his motive was “the wish to see what so great an elevation had to offer.” Why did he climb the mountain? Because it’s there!

Two centuries later, the Italian cartographer Amerigo Vespucci sailed through waters first charted by Columbus. He realized the land was not the “East Indies,” but a continent previously unknown to Europeans.

Soon, others set out on their own voyages, and when asked why they would sail to this “New World,” their answer most likely echoed Petrarch’s: Because it’s there!

On July 16, 1969, three astronauts set out to become the first humans to land on the moon. The mission was perilous and cost $355 million (about $2.8 billion today). Many Americans wondered why anyone would take such a risky, costly trip to the moon. NASA’s answer, most likely, was the same as ever: Because it’s there!

On Apr. 1, 2026, Artemis II, the first crewed test flight of NASA’s Artemis program, was launched. Its crew consisted of four astronauts, including Christina Koch and Victor Glover, the first woman and person of color, respectively, to travel to the moon.

Their mission sent them around the moon, making it the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years. Their trip lasted nearly 10 days and took them 252,756 miles away from Earth, breaking the record for the farthest distance traveled by humans.

Artemis II completed its journey on Apr. 10, 2026, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean. The mission allowed the crew to test Orion’s spacecraft systems, view a solar eclipse in space, and view the far side of the moon.

As a young child, I was captivated by the space program, especially the 1969 moon landing. Having been born in 1987 (fifteen years after the final lunar mission), I always wished I’d been alive to witness such a remarkable achievement.

Fortunately, as a 90s kid, I had plenty of other chances to see great milestones in space exploration—from the first Mars rover landing on the Red Planet and taking pictures of its surface, to the International Space Station being completed and manned with its first crew. I even visited the Kennedy Space Center!

But then, around the 2000s, something happened: we stopped going to space—or at least less often. Perhaps it was due to the aftermath of the 2003 Columbia disaster. Maybe it was due to the War on Terror diverting government funding. Most likely, the end of the space shuttle program in 2011 was a major factor. Either way, space was no longer a high priority for America.

Artemis II served as a real turning point. Not only were we going back to space, but everyone was eager to do so. As Gaza Gyuk, senior astronomer at Chicago’s Adler Planetarium, wrote: “Everyone [now] can be excited about humans extending their capabilities, learning new things, and doing so in a positive, peaceful way.”

Of course, some would argue we shouldn’t bother “wasting” money and resources on space travel. Why, they’d ask, would we need to explore space?

The answer, of course, should be obvious: Because it’s there!

The views and opinions expressed in columns are not necessarily the views and opinions of Today & Tonight Magazine or Today & Tonight, Inc.

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ibles. Special Guests: Meet voice actors and influencers from the world of Pokémon! Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland.

Sat, 10-5 pm. $20 (kids 10 and under free). Free Parking. www.

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Events will be included as space allows.

Arts, Crafts, Festivals & Expos

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Lakeland Flying Tigers. The Lakeland Flying Tigers are a Minor League Baseball team based in Lakeland, Florida. They are a single-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers and compete in the Southeast league. Home Games: May 5-10 vs. St. Lucie Mets, May 19-24 vs.

Bradenton Marauders Located Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium 2301, Lakeland Hills Blvd.

For Tickets and Promotions: www. lakelandflyingtigers.com

MAY 9

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Mayfaire by-the-Lake. Hosted by the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art annually Mother’s Day weekend. One of the oldest arts festivals in Central Florida, Mayfaire has been ranked among Sunshine Artist Magazine’s “200 Best Art Shows” for ten years in a row. Located around Lake Morton, Downtown Lakeland. Sat & Sun, 9-4 pm. https://www.mayfairebythelake.org/

MAY 10

Mother’s Day at Bok Tower.

Mom’s get free entry on Mother’s

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Day. Celebrate Mom with a beautiful day in the Gardens. The Shop at Bok has extraordinary gifts to make her day special. Treat Mom to lunch or ice cream at The Blue Palmetto Cafe. Sun, 8-5 pm. www.

BokTowerGardens.org

MAY 14

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, 6-9pm. (next events: Jun 11, Jul 9)

MAY 16

Armed Forces Day at Bok Tower. Free admission offered to all military veterans including active duty with valid ID. Sat, 8-5 pm. www.BokTowerGardens.org

MAY 19

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, 4:30-9pm. Cost - $25 for 10 tastes. (next events: Jun 16, Jul 21) https://ldda.square. site/product/tasty-tuesday-tickets/31?cs=true&cst=custom

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Memorial Day Weekend at Bok Tower. Free admission offered to all military veterans including active duty with valid ID. Sat-Mon, 8-5 pm. www.BokTowerGardens. org

Hurricane Prep Week. Visit Central Florida’s Welcome Center in Davenport will host a Hurricane Preparedness Week. Visit the Central Florida Welcome Center for Hurricane Prep Week and receive a FREE hurricane preparedness bag that includes a hurricane shelter map, hurricane prep checklists, and other helpful information for storms. This free event will take place from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. every day. Free Hurricane Preparedness Week.

Located 101 Adventure Ct Davenport, 33837. Free Event.

Daily from 8-5 pm. https://visitcentralflorida.org/events/hurricane-expo/

MAY 30

Lakeland PokéKon Fest. A massive day celebrating everything Pokémon, and we want to see you there! Whether you are a master trainer, a casual fan, or a collector of the rarest cards, this event has something for everyone.

What’s Happening? Trading Card Games: Buy, sell, and trade with top vendors and fellow collectors.

Video Game Tournaments: Show off your skills and compete for the top spot. Cosplay: Dress as your favorite character and join the community fun. Artist Alley: Discover unique fan art, custom crafts, and one-of-a-kind collect-

June First Friday. Head to Downtown Lakeland on the first Friday of every month for First Friday; new theme each month.

June’s theme is Family Fun Night, located in Munn Park. Downtown shops and restaurants will be open late. Shop in the Makers Market, which features local artists and creators, and check out the Classy Car Show on Main St. First Friday is a family-friendly event held in the streets of Downtown Lakeland between Lemon Street and Oak Street along Kentucky Ave. (Jul 3; Picnic in the Park/Red White & Kaboom, Aug 1; Back to School)

JUN 6

Fairy Festival at Bok. Come dressed in your fairy best as Bok Tower Gardens presents a summer Fairy Festival like none other. This magical day is perfect for fairies and fauns of all ages, with activities and entertainment throughout the Gardens. See a fairy godmother take flight from the Singing Tower as she dances amongst the trees, meet fantastical fairies and awesome animals, discover hidden Fairy Doors, and delight your senses with art, music, and plenty of bubbles. Located at Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. Sat, 9-4 pm. Admission required. www.

BokTowerGardens.org

JUN 7

Central Florida Collectorfest.

Vintage & Modern Toys, Hot Wheels, Retro Gaming, Comics, Artwork & More Pop Culture Goodness! We will have giveaways, raffles, and more. 100+ Tables of Lots of Cool Stuff!

Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sun, 9-4 pm. Before Noon, $15. After Noon, $10. Free

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Parking. Kids under 12 free (free hot wheels to each) https://www. eventeny.com/events/central-florida-collectorfest-2025-29970/

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, 8am-2pm; Sept to May and 8am-1pm; 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 9am-1pm.

MAY 8

Second Fridays Dixieland Night Market. Come out to Dixieland on the second Friday each month for the latest works from local artists, fashion designers, jewelry makers and more local entrepreneurs.

Enjoy dinner under the stars from one of our many food vendors.

Then go see the latest art show

by Emporium Galleries at Union Hall from 6-8pm. Located at Union Hall, 1023 S FL Ave, Lakeland.

Fri, 6-11pm. (next date: Jun 12, Jul 10)

MAY 10

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, 12-5pm. www.shoplakesidevillage.net (next dates: Jun 14, Jul 12)

MAY 15

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. December it’s Magic on Main a holiday themed event.

Friday Fest is held the third Friday of every month 6-9pm. (except December; Jun 19, Jul 17). For more info, visit www.mainstreetbartowfl.com

MAY 16

Cypress Gardens Ski Show.

Members of the original Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team continue to wow central Florida audiences, and work to pass on their waterskiing skills to the next generation.

Enjoy a free ski show the third Saturday of each month. Bring your blanket or chair. Concessions available. Located on Lake Silver at MLK Jr Park, Winter Haven. Sat, pre-show 3:15pm, ski show 4pm. (next shows May 25, Jun 20, Jul 3, Jul 18) www. cypressgardensskiteam.com

MAY 21

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, 4-7pm. (next dates: Jun 18, Jul 16)

Concerts & Theatre

MAY 8

Classic Rock Legacy. Tribute to Pink Floyd. Located at Ritz Theatre, W Central Ave, Winter Haven. Fri, 7:30 pm. Cost $35 https://theatrewinterhaven.com/ event/a-night-of-pink-floyd/

MAY 8

Friday Night Live 2026.

Downtown Lakeland’s free outdoor concert series. May is Eli Mosley.

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bite from local eateries, explore the shops, and soak in the music as the sun sets over Munn Park.

Located Munn Park, Downtown Lakeland. Fri, 6-9 pm.

MAY 12

Barry Britton. Tribute to Rod Stewart. Located at Ritz Theatre, W Central Ave, Winter Haven.

Tues, 6:30 pm. Cost $35 https:// theatrewinterhaven.com/event/tribute-to-rod-stewart/

MAY 15

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Beetlejuice Jr. Based on the hit Broadway musical and the beloved Tim Burton film, Beetlejuice Jr. is a frightfully funny musical about a strange and unusual teenager named Lydia Deetz. Still grieving the loss of her mother, Lydia moves into a haunted house where she meets a recently deceased couple and the mischievous demon Beetlejuice.

With his outrageous antics and a plan to return to the land of the living, Beetlejuice turns Lydia’s world upside down in a hilarious supernatural adventure.​Located at Theatre Winter Haven, Mainstage, Winter Haven. Fri & Sat, 6 pm. Sat & Sun, 1 pm. Cost $15. https:// theatrewinterhaven.com/event/ beetlejuice-jr/

MAY 23

Dwight Icenhower. Tribute to Elvis. Located at Ritz Theatre, W Central Ave, Winter Haven. Sat, 6:30 pm. Cost $35. https://theatrewinterhaven.com/event/dwighticenhower-presents-elvis-from-a-z/

MAY 26

Storm Riders. Tribute to The Doors. Located at Ritz Theatre, W Central Ave, Winter Haven. Tues, 6:30 pm. Cost $35. https://theatrewinterhaven.com/event/tributeto-the-doors/

JUN 3

Mama’s Comedy Show. A high-energy, interactive comedy experience that keeps audiences laughing from start to finish.

Featuring a talented cast of quick-thinking performers, this live improv show transforms audi-

ence suggestions into hilarious, unscripted scenes—so every performance is completely unique.

Located at Ritz Theatre, W Central Ave, Winter Haven. Wed, 7:30 pm. Cost $35 https://theatrewinterhaven.com/event/mamas-comedy-show/

JUN 6

Jim Stafford. An afternoon with Jim Stafford is more than a concert. It’s a journey through a remarkable life filled with music, humor, and unforgettable stories.

Known for his masterful guitar work and quick-witted charm, Jim brings audiences behind the scenes of his career, sharing personal anecdotes from his rise to fame, his time in television, and his decades performing for fans across the country. Located at Ritz Theatre, W Central Ave, Winter Haven. Sat, 2 pm. Cost $30 https://theatrewinterhaven.com/ event/an-afternoon-w-jim-stafford/

JUN 9

Fleetwood Max. Tribute to Fleetwood Mac. Located at Ritz Theatre, W Central Ave, Winter Haven. Tue, 6:30 pm. Cost $35 https://theatrewinterhaven.com/ event/tribute-to-fleetwood-mac/

Charity Events & Golf Tournament

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Bowl-A-Rama 2026. Annual event for the Humane Society of Polk County. This year, it’s an 80s themed pawty! Join us for a doggone good time at our annual Bowl-A-Rama fundraiser which includes Bowling w/ Shoes, Food Buffet, Raffles, Fun! 8 Pin No-Tap format. Cash Prizes for Top Teams. New this year! Prize for Best Dressed 80s Themed Team.

Enter a 4-person team to bowl or sponsor a lane to help support the Humane Society. Registration begins at 12 pm, bowling begins at 12:30 pm. This event sells out each year. Space is limited so book early! https://www.humanesocietyofpolkcounty.org/.../bowlarama-2/ Contact Lisa Baker for details: lisa. baker@humanesocietyofpolkcounty.org

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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 Mon, 8-Ball Tourn 8p Wed, Trivia 6p Thu, S.I.N. 20% off Fri, Poker 7p Pool, Darts, Full Liquor Sunday Ticket/SEC/ACC M.T. Skullz Tavern 419 E Bridgers Ave (863) 280-6136 Open 7 days Live Music, Happy Hour Outdoor Seating Tue, Karaoke 6p Thu, Poker 7p & Pool 8p Fri & Sat, Karaoke 7p

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 Open Wed-Fri 4p, Sat & Sun 12p Taproom, Full Bar Self-pour Wines 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 Hrs: Wed-Sun Wed & Thu, Hpy Hr 4-6p Sat, 25% Bottles of Wine

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The Wine Stable 150 S Broadway (863) 533-9463 Full Bar Sat, 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 Sun, Karaoke 6p Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun, Live Music Thu, Ladies Night Mon & Wed, Closed

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P & J Recreation 33 S Scenic Hwy (863) 635-9825 Home of Famous Slaw Burger!

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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

FT. MEADE Pit Stop Package & Lounge 800 N Charleston Ave (863) 285-8732 Food Avail.

HAINES CITY Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 902 Polk City Rd (863) 419-4848 Full Liquor Sports Bar Big Screen TVs Rudy’s Liquorup Lounge 600 Ingraham Ave (863) 422-8585 Karaoke, Darts, Billiards Live Bands Happy Hour 12-7p Splash @ Balmoral/ Diana’s Palms & Pours Balmoral Resort 124 Kenny Blvd Mon – Show Me The Money 6-8p May 10, Mother’s Day/Family Day May 23-25, Memorial Weekend

LAKE ALFRED LA’s Midway Saloon (Across from WH Airport) 3900 Lynchburg Rd (863) 875-7966 Hpy Hr 11-3p; Specials M-F

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 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 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 Isle of Capri 541 S Combee Rd (863) 665-6246 Food, Beer, Wine Pool Tourn, Karaoke

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BARS • CLUBS • PUBS 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 Main Bar: Sun, 25% S.I.N. Mon, Trivia 7p Tue, Jam Night 8:30p Wed, Trivia 7:30p/Karaoke 9p Thu-Sat, Music Non-Smoking Bar: Fri & Sat, Karaoke 8:30p 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, 7:30p-cl 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 Family Daytime/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 Wed, Karaoke 8p Fri & Sat, Karaoke 9p Wally’s Pool Hall 1136 E Main St (863) 688-4460 Hpy Hr, Mon-Sat 11-7p Sun & Wed, Poker 8p Thu, Ladies Nite; Free Pool Wild Greg’s Saloon 4951 US Hwy 98 N (863) 940-9133 Thu-Sat, 7p-2a Nightclub/Concert Venue Winner’s Circle Sports Bar & Grill 4215 S Florida Ave (863) 644-9464 Food, Full Bar Kitchen Closes at 9p Mon & Thu, Trivia Tue, Poker Fri, Comedy

LAKE WALES Al’s Place 1530 N Scenic Hwy (863) 241-3070 Sat, $2.25 Day: Draft Beer, Chili Dog, Fries, or Beef Slider Closed Mon; Cash Only All Star Grill 2019 Hwy 60 E (863) 679-9689 Sports Bar Open Daily 11a-11p Wed, Karaoke 7p 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 Freshwater Tavern & Grill (formerly Gator Mack’s) Camp Mack River Resort 14143 Camp Mack Rd (863) 696-3863 Wed & Thur, 4-10p Fri & Sat, 4-11p. Sun, 1-9p Food, Full Bar Music, Darts, Pool Tables Outdoor Patio

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Y’all Come Back Saloon 3230 State Rd 60 E (863) 676-5759 Taco Tues, $2 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 Sun, Dart Tourn 3p Tue & Sat, Pool Tourn Fri, Live Music 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 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 Tue, Trivia 6p Wed, $1.50 Tacos, $3 Margaritas And Poker at 1p Fri, $1.50 Oysters 3-8p Fri-Sun, Live Music Paddy Wagon Irish Pub 5535 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 875-5708 Daily, 12pm Irish Style Sports Bar Pool, Darts, Golden Tee TVs, Full Bar

Past Time Lounge 1605 1st Street S (863) 293-0027 Tue, Ladies Night Darts/Pool Table Sage Cocktail Lounge 99 3rd St NW (863) 268-2061 Luxury Cocktails Sun-Wed 2-10p Thur, 2p-12a Fri & Sat, 2p-2a Tues, Live Music 6-9p 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 Pkges 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/Bingo Thu-Sun, Live Music Sat-Sun, Brunch 10:30a-12:30p May 8, Live Wrestling May 10, Mother’s Day Brunch May 25, Memorial Day/Tiki 12-6 Tipsy Hen Wings & Beer 324 Ave A NW (863) 268-4247 Happy Hr Daily, 4-6:30p Tue, Karaoke Fri & Sat, Live Music 2nd & 4th Mon, Live Music & $1 Wings 6-9p 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 Vitrum Lounge (at Aria Steakhouse) 325 W Central Ave (863) 268-4454 Upscale Cocktails Open Tue-Sun Tue-Fri, Hpy Hr 4:30p Lunch Tue-Fri, 11-2p Bar Food Menu 7p-cl

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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!

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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

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 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

ers, 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

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, burg-

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