Jaw-Dropping “No Way!” moves
World-famous Harlem Globetrotters Bring Legendary Tour to the RP Funding Center
This is a once-in-a-century celebration of 100 Years of Jaw-Dropping “No Way!” moves, 100 Years of “Wow!” and 100 Years Heart-Pounding Thrills! The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to your city with their most LEGENDARY TOUR EVER. From gravity-defying dunks to game-changing tricks, experience the team that redefined basketball! This is history you can feel and a celebration of 100 years of over-the-top FUN with all-new surprises like the Golden Basketball by Spalding(R).
This is a fan celebration from the moment you arrive with epic new pre-game magic, unforgettable post-game interactions, and the most fan-fueled experience in sports. This is your only chance to be part of The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the LEGACY.
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters are set to bring their most legendary tour ever, the 100 Year Tour, to the RP Funding Center in Lakeland, Florida, on Friday,
January 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM. This event is a once-in-a-century celebration of 100 years of basketball thrills, laughter, and history-making moments.
Fans in Lakeland will witness the Globetrotters’ signature jaw-dropping "No Way!" moves, gravity-defying dunks, and game-changing tricks as they face off against their long-time rivals, the Washington Generals. This centennial season promises to be the most fan-fueled experience in sports, packed with all-new surprises.
What: The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour
When: Friday, January 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM
Where: RP Funding Center, Lakeland, FL
Ticket Information: Tickets for The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour at the RP Funding Center are ON SALE NOW. Fans are encouraged to purchase early to secure the best seats and not miss out on this historic event.Tickets can be
S’more
Delights: Elevate Your Campfire Treats with These Delicious Twists
Confession time: I’m not a happy camper. I really don’t enjoy camping. Roughing it, sleeping in a sleeping bag in a tent in the wild. No thanks. It’s a little too quiet for me. If my hotel room faces the trees, I would consider that to be camping. But it seems like everyone’s going camping, and that got me thinking about the one camp tradition I can get behind: S’mores!
This warm, ooey, gooey treat always leaves us wanting some more. Which is where the name is believed to originate. As in “I want s’more!” It’s uncertain who invented the s’more, but Loretta Scott Crew, who made them for Girl Scouts by the campfire, is given credit for the recipe when it was first published in a 1927 publication called “Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts.” But it wasn’t until 1974 when Merriam-Webster added it to the dictionary, making it official.
Of course, much of the fun of s’mores is cooking them with friends and family over a campfire, but if you don’t have access to a fire, don’t despair! These can be made on a BBQ, the stovetop or, my personal favorite, with a kitchen torch.
Here’s how to make classic s’mores and a few creative variations to enjoy.
The Recipe The Recipe
CLASSIC S’MORES
Yield: 1 serving Total Time: 3 minutes
• 2 graham crackers
• 1 large marshmallow
• 1 piece of milk chocolate (about 1 ounce)
If you’re using a campfire, roast the marshmallow on a skewer over the flames until it’s golden brown and gooey (about 1-2 minutes). If you’re indoors, you can toast it over a gas stove or in the oven under broiler for a few seconds. Place one graham cracker on a plate. Top it with a piece of chocolate. Once your marshmallow is toasted, carefully place it on top of the chocolate. Add the second graham cracker on top and press down gently. Let it sit for a few seconds to allow the chocolate to melt a bit, then dig in!
THERE’S ALWAYS S’MORE TO LOVE
TOP 10 VARIATIONS FOR S’MORES
1. Reese’s S’more: Graham Cracker + Peanut Butter Cup + Marshmallow
2. Chocolate Mint S’mores: Chocolate
Graham Cracker + Peppermint Patty + Marshmallow
3. Cookie S’mores: Chocolate Chip or Oreo Cookies + Chocolate + Marshmallow
4. Salted Caramel and Chocolate S’mores: Graham Cracker + Chocolate + Caramel Topping + Sprinkle of Coarse Sea Salt + Marshmallow
5. Lemon Meringue Pie S’more: Graham Cracker + Lemon Curd + Marshmallow
6. Nutella Banana S’more: Graham Cracker + Nutella + Banana Slices + Marshmallow
7. Cheesecake S’mores: Graham Cracker + Whipped Cream Cheese + Strawberry or Raspberry Jam + Marshmallow
8. Berries and Cream S’mores: Graham Cracker + White Chocolate + Strawberries + Marshmallow
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!
Visit Patti at www.divasonadime.
There is nothing lacking in the traditional s’more. The ingredients are inexpensive and easy to find. But let’s take the humble s’more and give it a Diva makeover, because it’s what I do. We can switch out crackers and candy bars, and add some unexpected ingredients. This way you have a ridiculously delicious finale for every BBQ, cookout or campout for the rest of the summer.
9. Banana Split S’mores: Graham Cracker + Chocolate + Banana Slices + Strawberry Slices + Marshmallow
10. Black Forest S’mores: Chocolate Graham Cracker or Cookie + Grilled Cherries + Chocolate + Marshmallow
Now that we have all these s’mores ideas to try, we’d better get started. With or without the camping part, let’s roast some marshmallows!
From classic to creative: S’mores!
Photo by www.JasonCoblentz.com
• In 2009, six geologists were convicted of manslaughter for failing to predict a deadly earthquake in Italy. Though exonerated, they faced high levels of shame from the general public afterward.
• Compared to average shoppers, chefs are more likely to buy generic store brands for sugar, baking soda and other common kitchen staples.
• Lacrosse descends from a version played by Native Americans in the 17th century. Matches could last several days with as many as 1,000 players per team, on a field with goals up to six miles apart. Game sticks were so treasured that they were often buried with the athletes after death.
• Thomas Edison attempted to create ghost-hunting equipment, and an assistant died while testing it.
• Measles can deplete previously acquired immune memory for up to two years in adults.
• The state of Texas keeps a da-
tabase of more than 500 executed inmates’ last words, going back to the 1980s.
• Ever been annoyed by the decibel level of a rooster’s morning wakeup call? You’re not the only one who finds it loud: When the birds crow, they lean their heads back, covering their ear canal, which acts as an earplug to protect themselves from being deafened by their own vocalizations.
• After plagiarizing work for his directorial debut, actor Shia LaBeouf plagiarized a public apology from a Yahoo! answers question about ... plagiarism.
• You can buy a room on a cruise ship and live on board for an annual fee.
• In the 1800’s, bananas were seen by some as an “immoral fruit,” due to their shape. Fruit companies combatted this perception by issuing postcards of women eating bananas to advertise that they weren’t taboo.
We Don't Live in a Society
“Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent.”
- Isaac Asimov
“When the last man dies for just words that he said...we shall be free.”
- Garth Brooks
On Dec. 4, 2024, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside the New York Hilton Midtown in Manhattan. Five days later, authorities arrested Luigi Mangione as the suspected shooter.
Two days later, in an Atlantic op-ed titled “Decivilization May Already Be Under Way,” Adrienne LaFrance cited Thompson’s murder as evidence that the United States may be slipping into “decivilization.”
“The line between a normal, functioning society and catastrophic decivilization can be crossed with a single act of mayhem,” she wrote, arguing that the healthcare CEO’s murder “amounts to a blinking-and-blaring warning signal for a society that has become already too inured to bloodshed and the conditions that exacerbate it.”
Personally, if I were to write such an op-ed (as I am writing now), I would not cite a healthcare CEO’s murder as a sign of “decivilization.” Rather, one year later, I would point to the murder of a political pundit.
I don’t need to tell you about Charlie Kirk, a conservative pundit who was assassinated during a speaking event at Utah Valley University on Sep. 10, 2025. I already wrote extensively about his murder and my opinions on it in last month’s column.
As I explained in that column, I did not agree with Kirk or his political opinions. But as much as I vehemently disagreed with him, I would never want to see him or anyone else of his political affiliation killed for their beliefs or opinions.
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4. ANATOMY: What are the bones that make up the spine known as?
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7. MOVIES: What is the name of the tow truck in the animated movie “Cars”?
8. CURRENCY: Which former president is depicted on the U.S. $50 bill?
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10. LITERATURE: Where do Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends live?
LaFrance didn’t point to the murder alone as evidence of “decivilization,” but also to the praise and admiration the killer received in the aftermath. Combined with America’s high rates of violent gun crime and deaths, she argued, these factors signaled the country’s unravelling as a civilized society.
“The process of decivilization may begin with profound distrust in institutions and government leaders, but that distrust gets far worse in a society where people brutalize one another, as violence acts as a catalyst for further societal breakdown,” she wrote.
To be clear, a single CEO’s murder did not cause America’s societal decay. Arguably, our country has long been declining with growing inequality and wealth disparity, rising healthcare costs and debt, and a steady drift from democratic norms toward authoritarianism. Rather, the killing, as LeFrance argues, served as a tipping point that accelerated an already worsening situation.
To me, killing someone over what they said signals a deeper societal decline than killing someone for amassing wealth by running an insurance company. Murdering someone for their speech or beliefs belongs to primitive societies in centuries past. As a liberal democracy that values free expression and tolerance, we should have progressed beyond it.
I’ve been writing this column for nearly seven years now. In that time, I’ve ticked off many people with my personal and political opinions. I’ve received my fair share of hate mail. I’ve even received an angry anonymous text. When I asked that person how they got my number, they told me: “Don’t you mind that. Don’t go bad mouthing our president.” (For the record: that was over a column where I quipped how Trump had been wasting our taxpayer money playing golf.)
You know what never happened to me during that time? Someone threatening to kill me or commit violence against me. Why? Because here in America we disagree with people with our words not our fists or bullets.
Following Kirk’s murder, I can’t say that’s the case anymore.
The views and opinions expressed in columns are not necessarily the views and opinions of Today & Tonight Magazine or Today & Tonight, Inc.
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Arts, Crafts, Festivals & Expos
NOV 13
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: Dec 11, Jan 8)
NOV 14
Annual Wine, Chocolate & Cheese. Hosted by Main Street Winter Haven. Attendees will sample carefully curated pairings of wine and chocolate, or a wine and cheese pairing, with their tasting ticket at 40-plus Downtown businesses. Wine, Chocolate, and Cheese is a
map-based event encouraging attendees to explore and shop Downtown Winter Haven’s local small businesses. Fri, 5:30-8:30 pm. Located Downtown Winter Haven. https://www.mainstreetwh.com/event/wine-chocolateand-cheese-2/
NOV 18
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: Dec 16, Jan 20) https://ldda.square. site/product/tasty-tuesday-tickets/31?cs=true&cst=custom
DEC 5
December First Friday. Head to Downtown Lakeland on the first Friday of every month for First Friday; new theme each month. This month is the Holiday Spectacular. 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 6-9pm. DowntownLKLD.com (next date: Jan 2; Rock, Shop & Roll!)
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.
NOV 9
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: Dec 14, Jan 11)
NOV 14
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: Dec 12, Jan 9)
NOV 15
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 water-skiing 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 4:30pm, ski show 5pm. (next shows Dec 20, Jan 17) www. cypressgardensskiteam.com
NOV 20
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: Dec 18, Jan 15)
NOV 21
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 6-9pm. (except December; Jan 16). For more info, visit www.mainstreetbartowfl.com
Concerts & Theatre
NOV
12
Heart of Glass. Top tribute to Blondie. Located at Ritz Theatre, W Central Ave, Winter Haven. Wed, 7 pm. Cost $35. https://theatrewinterhaven.com/ event/blondie-tribute-heart-ofglass/
NOV
18
BeatleBeat. Tribute to the Beatles. Located at Ritz Theatre, W Central Ave, Winter Haven. Tues, 6:30 pm. Cost $35. https://theatrewinterhaven. com/event/beatles-tribute/
NOV 21
Johnny Peers & Mutville Comix. Comic Dog Act - as seen on David Letterman and featured act of Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus. Located at Ritz Theatre, W Central Ave, Winter Haven. Fri, 7 pm. Cost $15. https://theatrewinterhaven.com/event/johnny-peers-mutville-comix/
NOV
26 to DEC 21
Annie. Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Located at Theatre Winter Haven, Main Stage, Winter Haven. Wed to Sat, 7:30 pm. Sat & Sun, 2:30 pm. Cost $39. https://theatrewinterhaven.com/event/annie/
NOV
29
Game Night for Grown Ups Comix. Saucy games. Big laughs. Zero kids. Get ready for a night of playful fun and a little friendly competition. Strictly for the grown-ups! Join us for Grown-Up Game Night, where the drinks flow, the laughter’s loud, and the games get just a little bit spicy. Located at Ritz Theatre, w Central Ave, Winter Haven. Rated R. 21 & up only! Sat, 8 pm. Cost $15; includes your first drink. https://theatrewinterhaven.com/event/grown-upgame-nights-adults-only-21/
DEC 2
Dwight Icenhower. Ultimate tribute to Elvis Presley. Located at Ritz Theatre, W Central Ave, Winter Haven. Tues, 4 pm &
6:30 pm. Cost $35. https://theatrewinterhaven.com/event/tribute-to-elvis-presley/
DEC 4to 21
Plaid Tidings. Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings is a brand-new show that offers the best of Forever Plaid, tied up in a nifty package with a big Christmas bow on top! Filled with Christmas standards that have all been “Plaid-erized,” our boys are back to do their Christmas Special. Located at Theatre Winter Haven, Second Stage, Winter Haven. Thurs to Sat, 7 pm. Sat & Sun, 2 pm. Cost $39. https://theatrewinterhaven.com/ event/plaid-tidings/
Charity Events & Golf Tournament
NOV 13
Angels Among Us 2025. Benefit for Girls Inc. of Winter Haven. Enjoy a Champagne Reception courtesy of Bank of Central Florida. There will be hors d’ oeuvres by The Catering Company and a cash bar provided by Somewhere Sports Bar & Grill. Amazing auction items, a chest of cheer, and our traditional ‘Angel’ Tree where you can make a donation for specific items and activities for the girls. Located at Venue650, Winter haven. Thurs, 6-9 pm. Tickets available: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/ angelsamongus2025/
NOV 15
Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation “Saving Lives Matters”. Full day of music, raffles, 50/50, lotto hat, food, kids’ zone, heart zone, vendors, first responders. Check Facebook for full music line up. Located at Tanners Lakeside, Lk Howard Dr, Winter Haven. Sat, 11-7 pm. For more info: Melanie Brown Culpepper Beilke (863) 662-2694.
NOV 22& 23
Annual Festival of Trees. Presented by Ridge Art Association. Enjoy pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus, Face Painting, Santa’s Secret Gift Shop, Baked Goods, Refreshments, Arts & Crafts, beautifully Decorated Trees and more. Located at Grove Roots Brew Co, Packing House. Sat, 12-5 pm and Sun, 12-4 pm. Cost $5. www.ridgeart.org
DEC 9
11th Annual Humane Society’s Santa Paws 2025. Benefit for the Humane Society of Polk County. Hosted at Jensen’s Corner Bar in downtown Winter Haven. Enjoy live music by Brass Heart Band, Appetizers by Arabella’s, Hot Chocolate Bar, Guests receive one specialty holiday cocktail featuring Titos Vodka, Raffles, Silent Auction. Cash Bar. Tues, 6-9:30 pm. Sponsorships and Tickets available https://secure.qgiv.com/for/ spj/event/santapaws2025/
COMMUNITY SNIPPET
100 YEARS CLEVELAND HEIGHTS GOLF COURSE
Celebration on Friday, November 21, 2025
The City of Lakeland will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the historic Cleveland Heights Golf Course at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025. The ceremony will take place at Cleveland Heights Golf Course, 2900 Buckingham Avenue, Lakeland, Florida.
The community is invited to attend as City officials and staff commemorate a century of golf, recreation, and community connections at one of Lakeland’s most iconic landmarks. The event will include remarks from City leaders, historical displays,
and recognition of the course’s contributions to Lakeland’s rich recreational history.
Constructed during Lakeland’s development boom of the 1920s, Cleveland Heights Golf Course has become a treasured destination for residents and visitors alike. Its scenic rolling terrain, mature trees, and inviting layout have hosted thousands of rounds of golf, tournaments, and community gatherings over the years.
Bob Donahay, Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts, said, “Cleveland Heights Golf Course
COMMUNITY SNIPPET
LAKELAND OPEN
PROFESSIONAL PICKLEBALL COMES TO LAKELAND
Amateur player registration is currently open for the Carvana PPA Tour’s Veolia Lakeland Open presented by Six Zero, the first Carvana PPA Tour event in Lakeland. The tournament will take place from Nov. 18-23 at the Beerman Family Tennis Center, and amateur players are invited to compete side-by-side with the greatest professional pickleball players in the world.
Amateur players are encouraged to register for this exciting event soon and play where the pros play. Registration is currently open and will remain so until Nov. 15, so act quickly to secure your spot in the competition. This is a unique opportunity for ama-
has been part of Lakeland’s identity for 100 years. Generations have come here to play, connect, and build lifelong memories. This celebration honors the vision that started it all and the people who have kept that vision alive for a century.”
ABOUT CLEVELAND HEIGHTS GOLF COURSE
Cleveland Heights Golf Course
is a 27-hole municipal facility owned and operated by the City of Lakeland. The course offers scenic views, challenging play, and a full-service clubhouse, including The Heights Bar & Grill (1916 Irish Pub). Since opening in 1925, Cleveland Heights has remained a central part of Lakeland’s recreational landscape and a gathering place for golfers of all skill levels,
teur players to showcase their talent on the same courts where the top professionals in the world play and compete for the biggest payouts in the sport of pickleball.
The Carvana PPA Tour continues to grow exponentially, providing platforms for both amateur and professional players to elevate their game and experience the thrill of competition.
"First-time venues on the Carvana PPA Tour are very exciting opportunities for us to bring America’s fastest growing sport to new fans," said Connor Pardoe, Founder & CEO of the PPA Tour. "Pickleball is booming in the Lakeland area and we are
proud to hold one of our biggest events at the Beerman Family Tennis Center. Amateur players in Lakeland, Tampa and beyond have the incredible opportunity to compete for medals while brushing shoulders with the best pro
players in the world." Tickets to attend the 2025 Veolia Lakeland Open are on sale now. For more information about the event, including registration and event updates, please visit www.ppatour.com.
BARS • CLUBS • PUBS
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AUBURNDALE
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s
102 W Polk Street (863) 968-0010
Full Liquor Sports Bar
TVs for the Games
Brew Hounds Sports Lounge
318 Havendale Blvd (863) 967-2739
Mon, 8-Ball Tourn 6p
Wed, Trivia 6p
Thu, S.I.N. 20% off Fri, Poker 7p
Pool, Darts, Full Liquor
Sunday Ticket/SEC/ACC
Nov 27, Thanksgiving open 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
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 Mon, Show Me The $$$ 6-8p Tue, Trivia 6-8p Wed, Karaoke 6-9p Thu, Bingo 6-8p Fri, Slow Jam Fridays 5p-1a
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
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
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
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 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
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, $2.25 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
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
BARS • CLUBS • PUBS
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
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
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 Dec 9, Santa Paws 6-9:30p
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 Nov 8, Dock n Rock
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 Nov 14, Live Wrestling 8p Nov 15, Saving Lives Matters 11-7p Nov 28, Bike Night
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
Open Tue-Fri, 4:30-11p
Open Sat, 5-11p Tue-Fri, Hpy Hr 4:30-6:30p Fri, Hpy Hr 4:30-6p Bar Food Menu 7p-cl
Upscale Cocktails
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
FRIDAY, NOV 7
D’TOUR
(Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC)
B. HAVEN
(Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)
CURT BEASLEY (Cherry Pocket, LW)
SATURDAY, NOV 8
THEATRE WH BIG BAND; ELLA FITGERALD TRIB
(Symphony Guild/The Ritz, WH)
B. HAVEN
(Tanners Lakeside, WH)
DOCK N ROCK FEST:
JIM N JUDY DUO 1p
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
GIVEN TO FLY; PEARL JAM TRIB. (Union Hall, LKD)
FACE THE FENCE (Bowen Yard, WH)
KATIE & JOE 1p/
RANDY SULLENS 6p
(Cherry Pocket, LW)
SG WOOD 2p/
BRETT FOSTER BAND 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD)
SUNDAY, NOV 9
MICAH MADORE
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
ACOUSTIC DOSE
(Tanners Lakeside, WH)
TWIZTED (Caribbean Bay, WH)
COURTNEY DAVIS BAND (Brew Hub, LKD)
JAY WHEALTON 12p/ BLAKE FREE 5p (Cherry Pocket, LW)
MONDAY, NOV 10
GERI BLOUNT (Cherry Pocket, LW)
TUESDAY, NOV 11
US ARMY FIELD BAND (RP Funding Center, LKD)
CASEY HOWELL (Cherry Pocket, LW)
WEDNESDAY, NOV 12
JADE & DUKE
(Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
MIKE MONTS DE OCA (Cherry Pocket, LW)
THURSDAY, NOV 13
PABLITO SWAY
(Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)
PB & J SHOW
(Happenings Sports Pub, WH)
CIRCUS MUTT (Swan Brewing, LKD)
GERI BLOUNT (Cherry Pocket, LW)
FRIDAY, NOV 14
HUNTER MCNEER (Old Man Frank’s, WH)
LAKE WALES LIVE (Market Plaza, LW) NIRVANA, LINKIN PARK, CREED TRIB. (Union Hall, LKD)
RANDY SULLENS 1p/ AUSTIN HOOKS 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW) RED HEADED STEPCHILD (Apple Lounge, WH)
EVIL BILL & THE STRUGGLE BUS (Swan Brewing, LKD)
MIKE MONTS DE OCA (Happenings Sports Pub, WH)
OLD DIXIE HWY BAND (Lucky’s Oyster Bar, LKD)
ROBIN BROOKE
(Pink Piano, LKD)
SATURDAY, NOV 15
JIM N JUDY DUO 11a, SANDRA HESS 12:15p, RAMBLIN ROAD 1:30p, CONSPIRACY THEORY 2:45p,
LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR
STRICTLY BUSINESS 4p, GOT UR 6 BAND 5p, JADED 7p
(Tanners Lakeside, WH)
TRAVIS WILLIAMS 1p/ SHELDON 5:30p
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
ELEMENTS: EARTH, WIND AND FIRE TRIB
(Bok Tower Gardens, LW)
MELODICS/
DIEGO NAVARRO
(Pink Piano, LKD)
LIVE HART 2p/ CELTIC CONUNDRUM 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD)
JAY WHEALTON 1p/
BILLY D 6p
(Cherry Pocket, LW)
DIEGO NAVARRO
(Pink Piano, LKD)
DANIELS BURNS BAND (Front Page Brewing, BTW) KAYRANADA X JUSTICE
wsg SAM GELLAITRY (Benchmark Intl Arena, TMP)
SUNDAY, NOV 16
RYAN JOYCE
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
SWAN CITY JAZZ (Union Hall, LKD)
BILLY DICKERSON
(Swan Brewing, LKD)
GREG REDDING 12p/ LARRY GATOR GATES 5p (Cherry Pocket, LW)
MONDAY, NOV 17
ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Cherry Pocket, LW)
TUESDAY, NOV 18
SALT LEE
(Cherry Pocket, LW)
WEDNESDAY, NOV 19
CASEY HOWELL
(Cherry Pocket, LW)
KEYSOUNDSOUL (Grove Roots Brewing Company, WH)
SUNDAY, NOV 23
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
THURSDAY, NOV 20
TONY KNIGHT (Tanners Lakeside, WH)
PABLITO SWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)
ANDY SHREEVE
(Camp Margaritaville, ADL)
SANTANA TRIB. (Union Hall, LKD)
RANDY SULLENS (Cherry Pocket, LW)
CARLY PEARCE (Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)
FRIDAY, NOV 21
JIM N JUDY DUO 5p
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
ROBBIE AHLBRANDT 1p/ KATIE & JOE 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW)
KAI7EN (Apple Lounge, WH) BEEBS AND HER MONEY MAKERS (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) NO IDEA (Lucky’s Oyster Bar, LKD)
TYLER ROBBINS (Pink Piano, LKD) DUKE BURR (Happenings Sports Pub, WH)
SATURDAY, NOV 22
SUMMIT KINGS (Tanners Lakeside, WH)
WILLIAM WILLIAMS 1p/ GREG REDDING 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW)
MIKE MONTS DE OCA
(Front Page Brewing, BTW)
ALEX AND ANI (Pink Piano, LKD)
JIM N JUDY DUO (Charm City/Lk Ashton, LW)
HUNTER MCNEER (Old Man Frank’s, WH) TRAVELERS OF TIME (Tanners Lakeside, WH) ANDY SHREEVE (Winter Haven Moose, WH) JOEY FOLEY 12p/ GREG REDDING 5p (Cherry Pocket, LW) JEEZY & FRIENDS (Kia Center, ORL)
MONDAY, NOV 24
ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Cherry Pocket, LW)
TUESDAY, NOV 25
CASEY HOWELL (Cherry Pocket, LW)
JASON BONHAM (Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)
WEDNESDAY, NOV 26
B. HAVEN/ RED HOT ROOSTER (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) WILLIAM WILLIAMS 4p (Cherry Pocket, LW)
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) ARCANGEL AND JOWELL, RANDY (Kia Center, ORL)
THURSDAY, NOV 27
PABLITO SWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) PB & J SHOW (Happenings Sports Pub, WH)
FRIDAY, NOV 28
BROOKE CRAMER (Old Man Frank’s, WH) TWIZTED (Tanners Lakeside, WH) ANDY SHREEVE (Swan Brewing, LKD)
ROBBIE AHLBRANDT 1p/ KATIE & JOE 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW) HWY 41 (Lucky’s Oyster Bar, LKD)
SATURDAY, NOV 29
WILLIAM WILLIAMS
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
CONSPIRACY THEORY
(Tanners Lakeside, WH)
RUNA: IRISH CHRISTMAS (Bok Tower Gardens, LW)
B. HAVEN
(Cypresswood Pub, WH)
RANDY SULLENS 1p/
AUSTIN HOOKS 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW)
JIM N JUDY DUO (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA)
CHRISTIAN NODAL
(Benchmark Intl Arena, TMP)
SUNDAY, NOV 30
RYAN JOYCE 1p/
MICAH MADORE 5:30p
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
PB & J SHOW
(Tanners Lakeside, WH)
MIKE MONTS DE OCA 12p/
BLAKE FREE 5p
(Cherry Pocket, LW)
JIM N JUDY DUO (Lake House/Bowen Yard, WH)
TWIZTED
(Twisted Prop, WH)
PLAYBOI CARTI
(Benchmark Intl Arena, TMP)
MONDAY, DEC 1
FIRST MONDAY JAM; MICKENZIE PEISHER, MIKE RICHARDS, CHASE DIXON, MARCUS MCCANTS
(Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)
WEDNESDAY, DEC 3
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME
(Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
THURSDAY, DEC 4
PABLITO SWAY
(Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) MORA (Kia Center, ORL)
FRIDAY, DEC 5
HUNTER MCNEER
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
ORANGE BLOSSOM REVUE (Lake Wailes Park, LW)
TWIZTED
(Lucky’s Oyster Bar, LKD)
SATURDAY, DEC 6
JIN N JUDY DUO 2p/ WILLIAM WILLIAMS 5:30p (Old Man Frank’s, WH)
SILVER BELLS BIG BAND (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) ORANGE BLOSSOM REVUE (Lake Wailes Park, LW) CAMILA (Kia Center, ORL)
SUNDAY, DEC 7
TWIZTED (Twisted Prop, WH)
STEVIE NICKS
(Benchmark Intl Arena, TMP) BEE GEES NOW! (Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)
TUESDAY, DEC 9
BRASS HEART BAND/ HUMANE SOCIETY’S SANTA PAWS
(Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)
WEDNESDAY, DEC 10
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME
(Jessie’s Lounge, WH) BURNA BOY (Kia Center, ORL)
THURSDAY, DEC 11
PB & J SHOW
(Happenings Sports Pub, WH) ANDY SHREEVE
(Camp Margaritaville, ADL)
BEEBS AND HER MONEY MAKERS
FRIDAY, DEC 12
TWIZTED
(Out-n-About, Dun)
BRANDY & MONICA wsg
KELLY ROWLAND, MUNI LONG, JAMAL ROBERTS (Benchmark Intl Arena, TMP)
SATURDAY, DEC 13
ANDY SHREEVE
(Swan Brewing, LKD) THE SPIRIT OF RUSH (Leo’s Live, LKD)
ANDY KEMPT (Pink Piano, LKD)
TWIZTED
(Camp Mack, LW)
TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCH
2:30 pm & 7:30 pm (Kia Center, ORL)
SUNDAY, DEC 14
RYAN JOYCE
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
B. HAVEN
(Twisted Prop, WH)
TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCH
3 pm & 7:30 pm
(Benchmark Intl Arena, TMP)
TUESDAY, DEC 16
PENTATONIX (Kia Center, ORL)
WEDNESDAY, DEC 17
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME
(Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
JADE & DUKE
(Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)
THURSDAY, DEC 18
BILLY DICKERSON (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)
METHOD MAN & REDMAN (Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)
FRIDAY, DEC 19
TMIKE & DUKE
(Twisted Prop, WH)
MGK wsg JULIA WOLF (Benchmark Intl Arena, TMP)
JON PARDI (Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)
SATURDAY, DEC 20
JIM N JUDY DUO (Old Man Frank’s, WH) THE BYRNE BROS (Bok Tower Gardens, LW)
B. HAVEN (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)
BILLY DICKERSON (Swan Brewing, LKD)
SANDY BACK PORCH (Port 27, LK HAM)
BEBESHITO (Kia Center, ORL)
SUNDAY, DEC 21
HUNTER MCNEER (Old Man Frank’s, WH) TWIZTED (Tanners Lakeside, WH)
ANDY SHREEVE (Swan Brewing, LKD)
WEDNESDAY, DEC 24
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
THURSDAY, DEC 25
PB & J SHOW (Happenings Sports Pub, WH)
SATURDAY, DEC 27
WILLIAM WILLIAMS (Old Man Frank’s, WH) TWIZTED (Caribbean Bay, WH)
SUNDAY, DEC 28
RYAN JOYCE (Old Man Frank’s, WH)
MONDAY, DEC 29
ANDY SHREEVE (Camp Margaritaville, ADL)
WEDNESDAY, DEC 31
RYAN JOYCE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) SOFA KINGS (Union Hall, LKD) TWIZTED (Caribbean Bay, WH)
SATURDAY, JAN 3
PAISLEY CRAZE (Bok Tower Gardens, LW)
POLK COUNTY’S RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT
BEEF ‘O’
BRADY’S SOUTH LAKELAND
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
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
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-
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
1. Name the first single Diana Ross released after she and the Supremes broke up.
2. Who wrote and released “Your Song” in 1970?
3. Where did the ‘60s group The Marcels get their name?
4. Who released “I’ve Told Every Little Star” in 1961?
5. Name the song that contains these lyrics: “Wake up in the morning with the sunshine in your eyes, And the smell of flowers blooming fills the air.”
Answers
1. “Reach Out and Touch Somebody’s Hand,” in 1970. Ross sang the song at a concert for the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway in 2008.
• I purchase rotisserie chickens and use the meat for different things -- soup, casseroles, etc. I have a trick to getting the skin off. My hand strength isn’t what it used to be, and those birds are slippery. I use a paper towel to grip the skin, and pull the meat and bone right out. It works well on a raw bird too. -- L.A. in Florida
• To re-whiten socks or washcloths, try boiling a pot of water and adding a sliced, juiced lemon. Soak the items for at least an hour, and then pick out the lemon and add the pot -- water and all -- to a load of wash.
• If there are crushed cookies in a pack I purchase, I set them aside in a plastic baggie in the freezer to
2. Elton John. This was the first time John reached the Top 10 on international charts. He’d given the nod for it to be cut by Three Dog Night, but they gave him a shot instead.
3. From a hairstyle. The marcel was curls created with an early curling iron. The iron was heated on a gas stove.
4. Linda Scott. The song first appeared in 1932. Dozens of artists have covered the song, including rapper Mac Miller in 2010.
5. “Love (Can Make You Happy),” by Mercy in 1969. The song went to No. 2 on the charts, denied the top slot by a Beatles song, “Get Back.”
use on ice cream. Yummy! -- R.L. in Alberta, Canada
• If you have been cooking in the oven and have a pan that’s got cooked-on food, you can get it clean without all the scrubbing. Immediately after cooking, while the oven is still hot, add enough water to cover the bottom of the pan and a little dishsoap. Put it in the oven until the oven is cool. The residual heat will work on the stuck-on food while you are dining, and it’ll wipe right out. -- W.O. in Minnesota
• When washing out stockings, add a tablespoon of vinegar to the rinse water, and they will retain their elasticity better.
• Wintergreen oil makes a lovely room freshener. Put two drops on a cotton ball and tuck it into the cushions of your couch, or hide it under a lamp pedestal ... anywhere out of the way. The scent drifts over a week or so. -- G.T. in Delaware
GEORGIE
Say hello to Georgie an adorable brown and red, short-haired Chihuahua mix with a big heart and an even bigger personality! At around 1 year old, Georgie was found near Rifle Range Road about four days ago. We’ve tried everything to find his family, but no luck so far — so now, this lovable guy is on the hunt for a forever home! Georgie is the total package.
BARREL
Say hello to Barrel, a 2-month-old wire-haired Chihuahua-Terrier mix who’s as cute and scruffy as a hayride pup can be! He came in with his siblings, so he’s great with other dogs and puppies, and he loves children of all ages — the perfect little buddy for a family ready to add some joy this fall. Barrel is full of energy, always outgoing, and never short on kisses!
BIANCA
Bianca is a stunning 8-month-old female cat with a big personality and even bigger heart. She’s had positive experiences with adults and is very social with people—she’ll happily keep you company and strike up a conversation with her sweet, talkative meows.Playful and full of spunk, Bianca loves her catnip, feathered fishing toys, and anything that lets her show off her playful side.
ANNABELLE
Introducing Annabelle! She is a 1.5-year-old bundle of energy and charm who’s ready to bring joy and fun into your home! She’s a social butterfly who gets along wonderfully with other cats and children, making her a great fit for multi-cat households or families. Annabelle is playful and curious — she loves chasing plastic balls, batting at strings, and exploring every nook and cranny of the house.
Dr. Patricia Mattson came to Lakeland from Albnany, Georgia, her hometown. She grew up with a strong family background surrounded by hunting dogs and owned her own horse since the age of 10. She originally attended veterinary school with the goal of becoming an equine practitioner but opted for our small animal friends instead. She graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1993. After working for one year in Georgia, Dr. Mattson decided to return to sunny Florida where she worked for various clinics over the past eighteen years. She opened Companion Animal Hospital in 2009 where she strives to have a great facility with a caring and friendly staff. 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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