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CONCERT ON THE LOT
Bartow Ford is sending its event plans into high gear again when its beloved Concert on the Lot makes its highly anticipated return this fall.
The November 1 concert is bigger than ever, featuring Nashville’s hottest talent. Chase Matthew, the bold and energetic breakout artist with over one billion global streams, will headline the night, bringing his signature country swagger and fan-favorites like "County Line" to the stage. Joining him is Alana Springsteen, the rising star praised as “the future of country music” by PEOPLE and known for her raw lyrics and emotional storytelling. Special guests Austin Williams and Trevor Snider round out this incredible lineup that’s sure to leave the crowd cheering.
Better, Bartow Ford is thrilled to partner with
Country music star Chase Matthew will headline
US 103.5 FM to present another brand-new Ford F-150 to one lucky winner at the show the ultimate prize—a brand-new Ford F-150.
“We are so excited to bring this entertainment experience to Polk County, at a ticket price that makes it affordable for more people in our community,” said Benny Robles Jr, President of Bartow Ford. “We promise it will be a night to remember.”
Go to BartowFord.com to buy your tickets, which will be just $30, and a portion of the proceeds goes to Wounded Warriors and The Hope House.
CHASE MATTHEW
Warner Music Nashville’s Chase Matthew is making waves as one of country music’s boldest new voices. A Nashville native, he broke out independently with his high-energy live shows, unmistakable twang, and fan-favorite hit “County Line” (RIAA Platinum, 315M+ streams). Now with over one billion global streams and 1.5 million social followers, he’s earned spots on Opry NextStage and MusicRow’s Next Big Thing Class of 2024. Following his 2023 sold-out headline tour, Chase is back with new music like “First” and his latest EP We All Grow Up, while supporting acts like Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan on major summer stages.
Alana Springsteen
Alana Springsteen has been turning personal stories into powerful songs since childhood. Known for her heartfelt lyrics, radiant vocals, and undeniable hooks, the 23-year-old Virginia Beach native has amassed over 125 million global streams and praise from outlets like Billboard and PEOPLE, who call her “the future of country music.” She’s toured with stars like Luke Bryan and LANY, signed with Columbia Records NY/Sony Music Nashville, and just released her full-length debut, TWENTY SOMETHING — a bold, three-part album capturing the highs and lows of early adulthood.
About Bartow Ford
Founded in 1948, Bartow Ford Company is a privately held company providing new and used vehicles, and automotive services. The Central Florida facility, located on 30 acres of property in Polk County, with over 300 employees, includes a service and parts department, collision center, rental vehicles, commercial services, and a Quick Lane. Bartow Ford has achieved Ford Motor Company’s prestigious President’s Award 26 times. For more info on Bartow 863.533.0425 Email: amysu@ bartowford.com or www.BartowFordConcert.com.
National Anthem Contest
Bartow Ford and US 103.5 is thrilled to announce a National Anthem contest for Area high school bands and choruses. This unique competition invites local high school musical groups to showcase their talent by performing the National Anthem. One band or chorus will be selected as the winner, earning the honor of performing “The Star-Spangled Banner” live before Chase Matthew takes the stage. Plus, the winning school will receive a $2,000 donation for their music department. Use the hashtag #AnthemOnTheLot so organizers can find your submission. Also, Tag both @ US1035 and @BartowFord on Instagram.
WIN THIS TRUCK
US 103.5 and Bartow Ford are teaming up to give you the ultimate prize — a new Ford F-150! It all leads up to Bartow Ford’s Concert On The Lot featuring country star Chase Matthew. We've have three chances for you to get in on the action.
HOW TO QUALIFY
Listen to US 103.5 weekdays from September 29th through October 31st for the cue to call. Be the lucky caller to score a pair of tickets to the concert and get entered to win the truck!
Join us live at Bartow Ford Saturday, November 1st for your final chance to grab tickets and qualify on the spot.
Concert On The Lot with Lee Brice, 2023.
CHASE MATTHEW
ALANA SPRINGSTEEN
Chicken
Paillard: The Secret to Quick, Versatile Meals
Chicken paillard is a simple technique where you take a chicken breast and flatten it to an even, thin layer. This helps the chicken cook much faster and ensures it stays tender and juicy.
If you have a large chicken breast, start by slicing it horizontally almost all the way through, then open it like a book before placing it between two sheets of parchment or wax paper. Use a meat mallet -- or even a heavy skillet -- to gently pound the chicken to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch. It’s that simple!
Why is this technique a game-changer? Chicken breasts are affordable, especially when bought in bulk and on sale. When you flatten them into paillards, you can freeze them flat in individual bags (with or without marinade) -- they stack so neatly to save freezer space. Bonus: As they defrost, they can marinate, so your chicken is seasoned and ready to cook in no time. Perfect for serving one or a crowd, as you can pull just the right number of servings. These thin cutlets cook quickly by several methods -- saute, broil, grill or bake -- and can be coated in a seasoned crumb for extra flavor and crunch. That’s why mastering this technique is a must in any kitchen.
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.
Quick, versatile, and freezer-friendly: chicken paillard is a weeknight hero.
The Recipe The Recipe
PARMESAN CHICKEN PAILLARDS WITH BURST CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE
Yield: 4 servings
Total Time: 50 minutes
• 4 (6 to 8 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (the green container stuff)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallot or onion
• 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon sherry wine or balsamic vinegar
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil or tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs
Serving suggestion: thin spaghetti or rice
Place each chicken breast between two sheets of parchment, wax paper or plastic wrap. Pound gently with a meat mallet or a heavy skillet until about 1/2 inch thick. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
In a shallow dish, combine Parmesan cheese and flour. Pat chicken dry, rub lightly with olive oil, then press Parmesan onto the surface before sauteing.
To Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add two chicken breasts, and cook about 4 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Remove to keep warm. (If cooking in batches, keep finished chicken in a 175 F oven on a sheet pan.) Repeat with remaining chicken, adding more oil as needed. Discard any leftover cheese bits from the skillet before making the pan sauce to prevent burning and bitterness.
To Make the Pan Sauce: Add the remaining oil to the skillet. Saute the onion or shallot until soft, for about 2 minutes, then stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and sherry wine vinegar and cook for 1 minute. This sauce is perfect for abundant summer cherry tomatoes. Add the cherry tomatoes, remaining salt and pepper. Cook until the tomatoes soften and release their juices. Add about half the basil or tarragon and stir.
To serve, place the chicken paillards on a bed of pasta or rice to catch all that glorious tomato sauce. Spoon the sauce over the top, then finish with a sprinkle of the reserved basil or tarragon. Add a crisp green salad and whole wheat rolls and call it good. Bon appetite!
Photo by www.JasonCoblentz.com
Special to T&T Magazine
With fall classes underway at Polk State College, it won’t be long before campus is host to one of the events of the season.
Polk State has scheduled its annual FallFest for Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Winter Haven Campus, 999 Avenue H NE. The event is free and open to the public.
Founded in 1987, FallFest features more than 100 booths from local vendors, businesses and College clubs. Portions of sales from craft booths will benefit the Polk State
College Foundation, which provides approximately $1.2 million in scholarships for Polk State students each year.
“For almost four decades, FallFest has been one of those events that people look forward to every year,” said Nancy Lozell, Program Director for The Arts at Polk State. “No matter what your age or interests, there is something for everyone at FallFest.”
The event will also feature family-friendly activities such as games, haunted houses, shows and presentations from local law enforcement and EMS. Polk State College
clubs and athletics programs will participate in the event to raise money for their organizations by hosting different activities and food sales.
The Chain O’ Lakes Big Band and Polk State Jazz Ensemble headline this year’s entertainment. The event will also feature performances from local student dance teams, choirs and musicians.
For $60, vendors will be assigned a booth on campus. Limited indoor vending spots are available for $70. For business vendors looking to promote their business, the cost is $100.
“FallFest is a great way to promote your business, establish your brand and a great place to shop,” Lozell added. “Most importantly, it’s a great way to support our students.”
For the third year in a row, the event will feature the FallFest Car Show, which will raise funds for Study Abroad Scholarships for Polk State students. Car owners can enter the show with a $20 donation. People’s Choice Awards will be given for first, second and third place.
Registration for a booth will remain open until Oct. 7. For more information, contact Lozell at 863.297.1050 or be emailing fallfest@ polk.edu.
ABOUT POLK STATE COLLEGE
Located in Winter Haven, Florida, and established in 1964, Polk State College is a multi-campus institution serving more than 14,000 students with Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science, Associate in
Arts, and Associate in Science degrees, as well as 9,000 individuals in a wide range of certificate and workforce training programs. The College also operates three charter high schools.
Polk State’s advantages include small class sizes; hands-on learning; dedicated faculty; day and night classes; online options; affordable tuition; excellent financial aid; and a diverse community and vibrant student life, including fine arts opportunities, clubs, and intercollegiate athletics.
• AI systems can simulate the language patterns and personality traits of the dead using their digital footprints, resulting in “deadbots” or “griefbots.” Researchers from the University of Cambridge have warned that this “afterlife industry” could cause psychological harm unless strict design safety standards are implemented.
• According to one study, most dogs reach peak cuteness between 6 and 8 weeks old.
• The American Psychiatric Association’s DSM-5 handbook classifies caffeine withdraws as a mental disorder.
• A Canadian police officer named Ward Clapham created a program that gives “positive tickets” to people who do good deeds.
• “Baby,” “sport” and “waterproof” sunscreens don’t exist. They’re just marketing tactics.
• In 2016, scientists measured pollution variation in Los Angeles and Chicago, and found that violent crime rose when pollution was worse.
• Snow in Alpine regions can be pink due to pigments produced by
algae, resulting in what’s known as “watermelon snow.”
• Michelle Pfeiffer was literally vacuum-sealed into her Catwoman costume in “Batman Returns.”
• The Venus flytrap plant can count -- it waits for something to tap its pads twice before they shut.
• In 1864, Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman captured Savannah, Georgia, and in a telegram to President Lincoln wrote, “I beg to present you as a Christmas gift the city of Savannah, with 150 heavy guns and plenty of ammunition, also about 25,000 bales of cotton.”
• The largest playable instrument in the world is the Great Stalacpipe Organ, located in the Luray Caverns in Virginia. It uses rubber mallets to tap on the cave’s natural stalactites.
• At a specific temperature and pressure, water can exist simultaneously as a solid (ice), liquid (water) and gas (steam).
The "Good Old Days" Weren't All That Good
If you scroll through social media, you’ve probably come across a post (usually AI-generated) pining for the “good old days” of the 1980s. High tops. Vaporwave. Mixtapes. Everything that was, like, “totally rad.”
I recently pondered the concept of nostalgia after watching two YouTube videos: Dead Domain’s “your nostalgia is not your own”, which detailed how most of our “childhood memories” were molded by advertising, and Radio Dead Air’s “AI Nostalgia is Lying to You”, which explained how, from lead pipes to smoking sections, the ‘80s weren’t all that good.
I didn’t grow up in the ‘80s. I was born in the ‘80s. (1987, specifically.) I grew up in the 1990s. Often, I’ve yearned for the “good old days” of that decade. Neo-pop. Blast processing. Saturday morning cartoons. Everything that was, like, “totally tubular.”
However, I’ve come to realize that, while a lot of things about the 90’s were “totally bodacious”, a lot of aspects were also “totally bogus.”
Here’s just a few:
1. FOOD & DRINK: The Middle Eastern dish called falafel is made mostly of what ingredient?
2. GEOGRAPHY: Which country has the most UNESCO World Heritage sites?
3. TELEVISION: What is the name of Hawkeye’s living quarters in the “M*A*S*H” sitcom?
4. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a male swan called?
5. LITERATURE: Which Irish author wrote his last novel in crayon?
6. MEASUREMENTS: How many square feet are in a square yard?
7. SCIENCE: What’s the main function of red blood cells?
8. MOVIES: Streaming movies became eligible for the 2021 Oscar awards for what reason?
9. ANATOMY: What type of acid is found in the human stomach?
10. U.S. CITIES: Which city was named for a British prime minister?
1. Smoking Sections. Like in the ‘80s, indoor smoking sections were common. Even in planes and hospitals. Fast-food joints even had their own signature ashtrays. Of course, it didn’t matter if smoking was confined to one area. Cigarette smoke and its stench still wafted into the non-smoking areas. Not a good time if you had allergies or asthma. Because indoor smoking wouldn’t be phased out until the 2000s.
2. VHS Tapes. Kids these days don’t know what a rewinder is. It’s a device to rewind tapes. Why? Because after you finished watching a movie, you couldn’t simply watch it again from the start. You had to pop a tape into a rewinder and wait nearly five minutes for it to roll back to the beginning. And you’d better pray the tape never got stuck in the VCR while it played. Even in the
best-case scenario, the video quality still degraded over time over multiple rewatches. Look, I wax nostalgic for the good old days of VHS. But actually watching movies on tape wasn’t all that good.
3. Music. Want to listen to a favorite song? You’d better know a good music store nearby. Because we didn’t have iTunes. Or even Napster. You know what we had? CD albums that cost $16 a pop. (Nearly $35 in today’s money!) And that was for one or two songs you wanted and a bunch of songs you didn’t. Maybe if you were lucky, you could buy a compilation album from an infomercial. Couldn’t find a store with the album you wanted? You’d better hope Columbia House had it in their mail-order catalog. Because that was the only alternative. Either that or recording the song on tape off the radio.
4. Internet. Kids these days don’t know the dilemma of deciding whether to use the phone or internet. Because you couldn’t do both. Not in the early days of the web. Back then, internet was dial-up. The phone and internet used the same line. And you had to wait a whole minute while your computer made weird noises before you connected. And it was slow as digital molasses. Want to watch a minute-long video clip? Better get used to waiting nearly an hour for it to load.
Let me conclude my column the same way Nash from Radio Dead Air concluded his video: You don’t miss the 80s or 90s. What you miss is being young and protected and lacking responsibilities. Don’t let someone sell you a past that never existed. Especially if they want to blame something—or rather, someone!—for that idyllic past no longer existing.
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
SEPT 11
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: Oct 9, Nov 13)
SEPT 16
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: Oct 21, Nov 18) https://ldda.square.site/product/ tasty-tuesday-tickets/31?cs=true&cst=custom
SEPT 20
Minute 2 Win It. A pop-up in Munn Park hosted by Downtown
Lakeland Partners. The Farmers Market is turning into a game show stage! “Minute 2 Win It” is your chance to play fun, silly, quick-fire games right in the middle of the market—and yes, you can win prizes. Think stacking, tossing, balancing, or maybe even a goofy challenge that’ll make the tomatoes blush. It’s fast, it’s funny, and it’s the perfect excuse to say, “I totally came here for produce… but I left a champion. Located Munn Park. Sat, 10-1 pm. https://downtownlkld. com/feature3/minute-2-win-it-sept20th/
SEPT 20& 21
Central Florida Gun Show. Presented by Lakeland Rifle & Pistol Club. Best show in Florida. Buy, Sell, Trade. Hundreds of tables. Concealed weapons classes available. Located at Sun ‘n Fun Expo Campus, 4175 Medulla Rd, Lakeland. Sat, 9-5 pm and Sun 9-3 pm. Free parking. www. LakelandGunClub.com
SEPT 25
Bewitching Ladies Night. Hosted by Main Street Winter Haven. Participating Downtown Winter Haven businesses will be open late for a night of fall Shopping, Sipping, and Socializing. Grab your girlfriends or witches (dressing as your favorite witch is always fun) and join us for a fall celebration. Your ticket will include a complimentary glass of bubbly at check-in (21 and up), your wristband, bag with a map! Registration on the corner of Central Ave and 4th Street NW at 5:30 pm. Thurs, 5:30-8:30 pm. Tickets are $10. https://www.mainstreetwh.com/event/bewitching-ladies-night/
OCT 3
October First Friday. Head to Downtown Lakeland on the first Friday of every month for First Friday; new theme each month. This month is the Cookie Carnival. Downtown shops and restaurants will be open late. Shop in the
A R
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: Nov 7; Cocoapalooza)
OCT 4
2nd Annual Taste of Lakeland. A flavor-filled celebration where the heart of our community comes alive through delicious cuisine, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun. This vibrant festival will bring together over 1,000 attendees to experience the best of Lakeland’s local food scene, showcasing a diverse selection of restaurants, food trucks, and culinary artisans. Located 1302 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Lakeland. Sat, 10-5 pm.
OCT 4
Rootstock Fall Plant Sale. Fall in for Bok Tower Gardens’ Rootstock Plant Sale – a garden lover’s dream! Shop from the state’s top plant vendors, take a hayride through the Pine Ridge Reserve and enjoy live music with Highway 41 South. Located at Bok Tower Gardens, Lk Wales. Sat, 9-4 pm. Admission required. www.boktowergardens.org
OCT 10
18th Annual Oktoberfest. Hosted by Main Street Winter Haven and presented by Victor Smith Law Group, P.A. Over 30 German, American, and Craft beers to sample! Buy a tasting ticket and sample as many of the beers as you’d like. Single beers will be available for purchase at the MSWH tent sponsored by Bernie Little Distributors. Bratwurst, and German food available for purchase. Live music
provided by Brass Heart Band. Admission is free if you want to enjoy food and music without partaking in the beer tasting. Please bring a chair (no coolers). Fri, 6-9 pm. Located in Central Park, downtown Winter Haven. https://www. mainstreetwh.com/event/oktoberfest-2/
OCT 11
Plant Pop Up in Munn Park. Plant and Garden-related vendors will be bringing their verdant wares to help customers spruce up their Fall gardens. This Downtown Lakeland event will be taking place in conjunction with the Downtown Farmers Curb Market on Kentucky Ave. Located in Munn Park, Downtown Lakeland. Sat, 8-3 pm. https://downtownlkld.com/feature4/ plant-pop-up-october-11/
OCT 18
Stewart Auto’s Trunk or Treat. Hosted at the Moose Lodge. Benefiting the Humane Society of Polk County. Community event with Trunk or Treat for the kids, raffles, decoration contest, haunted house, food truck, live entertainment and more! Limited sponsor spots available. Located at Moose Lodge, 2305 Havendale Blvd, Winter Haven. Sat, 6-9 pm. Contact lisa. baker@humanesocietyofpolkcounty.org for more info.
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/
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.
SEPT 12
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: Oct 10, Nov 14)
SEPT 14
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: Oct 12, Nov 9)
SEPT 18
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: Oct 16, Nov 20)
SEPT 19
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; Oct 17, Nov 21). For more info, visit www.mainstreetbartowfl.com
SEPT 20
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 4:30pm, ski show 5pm. www.cypressgardensskiteam.com
Concerts & Theatre
SEPT 13
Marshall Tucker Band. The legendary Southern rock pioneers. Fans can look forward to a night of timeless music and unforgettable memories as this iconic band brings decades of hits and musical mastery to the heart of Central Florida. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sat, 8 pm. Doors at 7 pm. Tickets $23 plus parking. www.rpfundingcenter.com
OCT 10
Classic Albums Live: Bon Jovi. Performing Slippery When Wet. Note for Note, Cut for Cut. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sat, 7:30 pm. Doors at 6:30 pm. Tickets $39-$51. www.rpfundingcenter.com
OCT 11
Fleetwood Max: Live on the Oval. The” mystical fall vibes” begin with an Oval Lawn concert featuring Fleetwood Max — an incredible authentic tribute to the world-famous band Fleetwood Mac! Located at Bok Tower Gardens, Lk Wales. Sat, 6 pm. Admission required. www.boktowergardens. org
OCT 17
Boktoberfest with Deleon. A fall celebration of music and food, join the DeLeon Family Oktoberfest
Band on the Oval Lawn for an amazing concert under the stars. Spanning 3 generations of accordion players, the DeLeon Family Oktoberfest band offers an authentic Oktoberfest experience like none other. Come early and enjoy three delicious German food experiences and brews crafted by Chef Matt Fulwood and the Blue Palmetto Café team. Located at Bok Tower Gardens, Lk Wales. Fri, 7 pm. Admission required. www. boktowergardens.org
OCT 18
Boktoberfest with The Brussel Sprouts Polka Band. The Boktoberfest celebration continues with the Brussel Sprouts German Polk Band live on The Blue Palmetto Cafe Terrace. Orlando’s Brussels Sprout German Polka Band brings lively, authentic German polka music to every stage, blending spirited accordion tunes, toe-tapping rhythms, and cheerful brass melodies. German specials will be available at the Blue Palmetto Cafe. Located at Bok Tower Gardens, Lk Wales. Sat, 11-1 pm. Admission required. www. boktowergardens.org
NOV 1
Bartow Ford’s Concert On The Lot. It’s back and BIGGER than ever! Enjoy an unforgettable evening of live music, family fun, and delicious food. This year’s concert features an exciting lineup: Chase Matthew, Alana Springsteen, and special guests Austin Williams and Trevor Snider. Located at Bartow Ford, 2800 US 98 N, Bartow 33830. Sat, 6 pm. Tickets - $30 (5 and under free) Tickets on sale at https://www.bartowfordconcert.com
Charity Events & Golf Tournament
SEPT 18
Celebrate Winter Haven 2025. Hosted by the Winter Haven Chamber, a night to revel in all things Winter Haven! In keeping with tradition will award the 99th annual Citizens of the Year Banker’s Cup Awards, honor the Small and Large Business of the
Year and the Entrepreneur of the Year. The evening will also include a reflection of the past year from the Chamber Board Chairman Nick Plott with AdventHealth, who will pass the gavel to the incoming Board Chairwoman Ann Barnhart with AdventHealth. Located Nora Mayo Hall, 500 3rd St, Winter Haven. Thurs, 6-9 pm. Tickets - $150. https://web.winterhavenchamber.com/atlas/events-v4/register/24678
SEPT 27
10th Annual Fore the Love Golf Tournament. A benefit for the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation. All proceeds from this event support the Winter Haven Women’s Hospital and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit patients. The golf tournament is located at the Country Club of Winter Haven. Sat, 9 am. (Online Auction & Raffle Drawing runs from Sept 19 to 27) For more info: https://whhfoundation.org/events/
OCT 9
2nd Annual Classy & Comfy Gala. A benefit for Central Florida Health Care. It will be an entertaining, all-white chic attire evening serving an impactful purpose. Located at the Adams Estate, Lake Alfred. Thurs, 6 pm. Contact DevCom@cfhconline.org for more info and for tickets https://www.eventbrite. com/e/2nd-annual-central-florida-health-care-classy-comfy-gala-tickets-1557529144599?aff=oddtdtcreator
NOV 6
The Gala. Winter Haven’s premier black-tie event. A benefit for the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation. All proceeds from this event will be utilized locally to support the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Fund for Mental Health. Enjoy a 3-course gourmet dinner, entertainment, late night dancing, exquisite wines, open bar, and new auction experiences. (Online Auction runs from Oct 31 to Nov 6) For more info: https://whhfoundation.org/events/
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
Wed, Trivia 6p
Thu, S.I.N. 20% off Fri, Poker 7p
Pool, Darts, Full Liquor
Sunday Ticket/SEC/ACC
Smoke-Free/Outside Patio
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-Thu, 10a-10p Fri, 12p-1a; Sat, 11a-10p Sun, 11a-9p Mon, Show Me The Money 6-8p Tue, Trivia 6-8p Wed, Karaoke 6-9p Thu, Bingo 6-8p
Sat, Pool Party w/DJ 7p-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; $1.50 Drft
Wed, Ladies Night 7p Pool Tourn, Karaoke
Lakeland Loft
108 S Tennessee Ave (863) 210-5327
Full Liquor
Jazz & Cigar Lounge
Business Casual Sun –Thu
Dress to Impress Fri & Sat
Leo’s Live Music & Billiards
(A.K.A. Ybor Cigars)
5263 S Florida Ave (863) 619-6799
Happy Hr 4-7p
Darts/Pool Table/TVs
Tue-Sat, Live Music
Linksters Tap Room (Dntn)
209 E Main St (863) 683-7195
Daily, 12p
Full Liquor
Smoke Free Sports Bar
Lucky’s Sports, Oyster & Tiki Bar (Orange Bowl)
4318 US Hwy 98 N (863) 858-3878
Daily Specials Thu, Dart Leagues Fri, Live Music
Lugo’s Craft Distillery
2500 Drane Field Rd, Suite 208 (863) 816-3330
Lounge Hrs:
Thu & Fri, 5p-12a Sat, 3p-12a & Sun, 12-6p Craft Rum/Distillery
Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub
111 S Kentucky Ave (863) 686-6231
Darts, Pool Tables
Live Music, Fri
Paddy Wagon Irish Pub
4204 S Florida Ave (863) 937-8925
Daily, 12p
Full Bar, TVs
Darts, Golden Tee, Pool
The Pink Piano 1015 S Florida Ave (863) 937-8885
Tue-Sat, Live Music
Wine, Beer, Tapas
Rec Room 202 N Massachusetts Ave (863) 213-4073
Open 4p Mon-Fri, 11a Sat & Sun
Open Late Night
Daily Specials, 50+ Games
Wed, Ladies Night
Food Trucks Fri & Sat 8p
Family During Day/21+ after 9p
Revival Bar
119 S Kentucky Ave (863) 606-6090
Open 12p Daily/Smoke-Free Craft Cocktail Bar
Vintage Cocktails, Beers Relaxed Seating Areas
Southside Package & Lounge 1122 S Florida Ave (863) 683-4703
Happy Hr 10-7p & 12-2a Full Liquor
T A Slammers 1011 S Florida Ave (863) 682-4178 Full Liquor Nightly Specials
T-Bows 33 Lounge 4106 Lakeland Hills Blvd (863) 683-1201
Happy Hr 4-6p; $2.75 Wells, $2.25 20oz Drafts Wed-Sat, Karaoke 9p
Wally’s Pool Hall 1136 E Main St (863) 688-4460
Hpy Hr, Mon-Sat 11-7p
Mon, 9-Ball Tourn
Tue & Thu, APA 8 & 9-Ball Thu, Ladies Nite w/free pool
Wild Greg’s Saloon 4951 US Hwy 98 N (863) 940-9133 Thu-Sat, 7p-2a Nightclub/Concert Venue
Winner’s Circle 4215 S Florida Ave (863) 644-9464
Sun, Corn Hole Tues, Poker Wed, Ladies Night 1st Thu, Open Mic, 7-10p
LAKE WALES
Al’s Place 1530 N Scenic Hwy (863) 241-3070
Sat, $2.25 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
BARS • CLUBS • PUBS
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
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
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
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 Now Open! Luxury Cocktails Sun-Wed 2-10p Thur, 2p-12a Fri & Sat, 2p-2a
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 Pckges 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 Sept 12, Live Wrestling 8p
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
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR
THURSDAY, SEPT 4
KALEIGH BAKER (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)
TOURIST BOB (Swan Brewing, LKD)
FRIDAY, SEPT 5
JIM N JUDY DUO
(Tanners Lakeside, WH)
JOSH BLEVINS BAND (Apple Lounge, WH) 99 IN THE SHADE
(Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)
MIKE MONTS DE OCA (Obscure Wine, LKD)
ADRIENNE RICHARDS
(Richard’s Coffee, WH)
SMOKEPOINT
(Swan Brewing, LKD)
ALMOST THERE
(Caribbean Bay, WH)
SATURDAY, SEPT 6
HAZEY DAZE 1p/
GERI BLOUNT & SIDEKIXS 5:30p
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
OLD DIXIE HWY
(Tanners Lakeside, WH)
DUKE BURR 3p/ TWIZTED 8p
(Kimber’s Bar & Grill, WH)
JIM N JUDY DUO (Charm City/Lk Ashton, WH)
JOHN FRINZI 2p/ BILLY D TRIO 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD)
POP DA ROCK 2p/ JADED 8p
(Caribbean Bay, WH)
SUNDAY, SEPT 7
RYAN JOYCE 1p/
BROOKE CRAMER 5:30P
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
JOEY & THE GIRLS
(Tanners Lakeside, WH)
B. HAVEN
(Twisted Prop, WH)
JIM N JUDY DUO
(Moose Lodge WH, WH)
BLAKE FREE 12p/
BILLY D 5p
(Cherry Pocket, LW)
ADRIENNE RICHARDS
(Grove Roots Brew, WH) CONSPIRAC Y THEORY (Caribbean Bay, WH)
MONDAY, SEPT 8
FIRST MONDAY JAM; MICKENZIE PEISHER, MIKE RICHARDS, CHASE DIXON, MARCUS MCCANTS (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)
ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Cherry Pocket, LW)
TUESDAY, SEPT 9
BLAKE FREE (Cherry Pocket, LW)
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 10
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) KATIE & JOE (Cherry Pocket, LW) NINE INCH NAILS (Benchmark Intl Arena, TMP)
THURSDAY, SEPT 11
PABLITO SWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) CASEY HOWELL (Cherry Pocket, LW) HWY 41 SOUTH (Bok Tower, LW)
FRIDAY, SEPT 12
TMIKE & DUKE (Twisted Prop, WH)
LAURA THE SINGER (The Social Lounge, WH) LOVESONG wsg FIRST WAVE; THE CURE TRIB. (Union Hall, LKD)
TWIZTED (Lucky’s Oyster Bar, LKD) JOEY KIRKLAND 1p/
BILLY D 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW)
FREE WHISKEY DUO (Cypresswood Pub, WH)
SATURDAY, SEPT 13
WILLIAM WILLIAMS 1p/
KOREY KETCHUM 5:30p
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
TWIZTED
(Tanners Lakeside, WH)
MARSHALL TUCKER BAND (RP Funding Center, LKD)
ULTIMATE FLOYD: PINK FLOYD TRIB.
(Union Hall, LKD)
HUNTER SMITH
(Grove Roots Brew, WH)
KATIE & JOE 1p/
RANDY SULLINS 6p
(Cherry Pocket, LW)
MIKE MONTS DE OCA
(Grove Roots Brew, WH)
ADRIENNE RICHARDS
(Happenings Sports Pub, WH)
TATE MCRAE wsg
ZARA LARSSON (Kia Center, ORL)
SUNDAY, SEPT 14
HUNTER MCNEER
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
GREG REDDING (Cherry Pocket, LW)
TATE MCRAE wsg
ZARA LARSSON (Kia Center, ORL)
MONDAY, SEPT 15
IAN FLYNN
(Cherry Pocket, LW)
LAUFEYE wsg
SUKI WATERHOUSE (Kia Center, ORL)
TUESDAY, SEPT 16
MICKENZIE PEISHER
(Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
CASEY HOWELL (Cherry Pocket, LW)
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 17
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME
(Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
JADE & DUKE
(Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)
CASEY HOWELL
(Cherry Pocket, LW)
SLEEP TOKEN wsg
THORNHILL (Kia Center, ORL)
TUESDAY, SEPT 23
BLAKE FREE (Cherry Pocket, LW)
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 24
THURSDAY, SEPT 18
PABLITO SWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) KATIE & JOE (Cherry Pocket, LW)
FRIDAY, SEPT 19
GOT UR 6 (Tanners Lakeside, WH) B. HAVEN (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)
RED HEADED STEPCHILD (Apple Lounge, WH) APRIL RED (Lucky’s Oyster Bar, LKD) ROGER BRUTUS 1p/ AUSTIN HOOKS 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW)
MIKE MONTS DE OCA (Front Page Brewing, BTW) HARDY w/KOE WETZEL, STEPHEN WILSON JR AND SIKARUS (MidFlorida CU Amph, TMP)
SATURDAY, SEPT 20
JIM N JUDY DUO (Old Man Frank’s, WH) JADED (Tanners Lakeside, WH) WILLIAM WILLIAMS 1p/ RYAN JOYCE 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW) THE REMEDY DUO (Swan Brewing, LKD) ANUEL AA (Kia Center, ORL)
SUNDAY, SEPT 21
RYAN JOYCE 1p/ WILLIAM WILLIAMS 5:30p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) CONSPIRACY THEORY (Tanners Lakeside, WH) TWIZTED (Caribbean Bay, WH) KATIE & JOE 12p/ BILLY D 5p (Cherry Pocket, LW) ANUEL AA (Benchmark Intl Arena, TMP)
MONDAY, SEPT 22
RANDY SULLINS (Cherry Pocket, LW)
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) DON BURNS (Cherry Pocket, LW)
THURSDAY, SEPT 25
PABLITO SWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) ADAM MICHAEL ALLISON (Union Hall, LKD) IAN FLYNN (Cherry Pocket, LW)
FRIDAY, SEPT 26
SPANKIN’ SADIE (Apple Lounge, WH) JOEY KIRKLAND 1p/ GREG REDDING 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW) THE REMEDY DUO (Pink Piano, LKD) FREE WHISKEY DUO (Kimber’s Bar & Grill, WH) SNOWBLIND; BLACK SABBATH TRIB (Union Hall, LKD)
SATURDAY, SEPT 27
KOREY KETCHUM 1p/ HUNTER MCNEER 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) BLACKWATER (Tanners Lakeside, WH) B. HAVEN (Cypresswood Pub, WH) APRIL RED/ TWIZTED 8p (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) WILLIAM WILLIAMS 1p/ JAY WHEALTON 6p (Cherry Pocket, LW) MIKE MONTS DE OCA (Happenings Sports Pub, WH)
ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Front Page Brewing, BTW) A DAY TO REMEMBER wsg YELLOWCARD, STATE CHAMPS AND BOUNDARIES (MidFlorida CU Amph, TMP)
SUNDAY, SEPT 28
JADE & DUKE
(Tanners Lakeside, WH)
BROOKE CRAMER (Old Man Frank’s, WH) LKLD PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET (Swan Brewing, LKD)
KATIE & JOE 12p/
GREG REDDING 5p (Cherry Pocket, LW)
MONDAY, SEPT 29
ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Cherry Pocket, LW)
TUESDAY, SEPT 30
MITCH STEWART (Cherry Pocket, LW)
ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Barrel 239, WH)
CHRIS BROWN wsg
JHENÉ AIKO AND BRYSON TILLER (Camping World Stad, ORL)
WEDNESDAY, OCT 1
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME
(Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
LIL WAYNE wsg
TYGA, NPCAP, BELLY GANG KUSHINGTON (Kia Center, ORL)
THURSDAY, OCT 2
PABLITO SWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)
FRIDAY, OCT 3
TMIKE & DUKE
(Meals on Wheels/Nora Mayo, WH)
BRANDON LAKE wsg
FRANNI CASH AND PAT BARRETT (Kia Center, ORL)
JASON ALDEAN wsg
NATE SMITH, RAELYNN, AND DEE JAY SILVER (MidFlorida CU Amph, TMP)
SATURDAY, OCT 4
WILLIAM WILLIAMS 1p/ JIM N JUDY DUO 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH)
VIBEHEAVY EDM NIGHT (Union Hall, LKD)
PAPA ROACH wsg RISE AGAINST AND UNDEROATH (MidFlorida CU Amph, TMP) MARCO ANTONIO SOLÍS (Benchmark Intl Arena, TMP)
SUNDAY, OCT 5
RYAN JOYCE (Old Man Frank’s, WH)
MONDAY, OCT 6
FIRST MONDAY JAM; MICKENZIE PEISHER, MIKE RICHARDS, CHASE DIXON, MARCUS MCCANTS (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)
WEDNESDAY, OCT 8
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) THE LUMINEERS wsg CHANCE PEÑA (Benchmark Intl Arena, TMP)
THURSDAY, OCT 9
PABLITO SWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) ANDREA BOCELLI w/ ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA (Kia Center, ORL)
FRIDAY, OCT 10
BROOKE CRAMER (Old Man Frank’s, WH) BRASSHEART BAND (Oktoberfest/Main St, WH) B. HAVEN (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) CAL BON JOVI; SLIPPERY WHEN WET (RP Funding Center, LKD)
SATURDAY, OCT 11
HUNTER MCNEER (Old Man Frank’s, WH) TWIZTED (Caribbean Bay, WH) ULTIMATE RUSH; RUSH TRIB (Union Hall, LKD)
DUKE BURR
(Twisted Prop, WH)
NBA YOUNGBLOOD (Kia Center, ORL)
TWENTY ONE PILOTS wsg DAYGLOW
(MidFlorida CU Amph, TMP)
SUNDAY, OCT 12
KOREY KETCHUM
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
DANIELS BURNS BAND
(Twisted Prop, D CTY)
ICE CUBE
(Benchmark Intl Arena, TMP)
JUSTIN LYNCH
(Hard Rock/Pool Prty, TMP)
TUESDAY, OCT 14
BILLIE EILISH
(Kia Center, ORL)
BIG & RICH
(Hard Rock Event Cntr, TMP)
WEDNESDAY, OCT 15
JADE & DUKE
(Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
THURSDAY, OCT 16
PABLITO SWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)
FRIDAY, OCT 17
DELEON FAMILY
OKTOBERFEST BAND (Bok Tower, LW) TWIZTED (Out-n-About, DUN)
B. HAVEN
(Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)
SATURDAY, OCT 18
JIM N JUDY DUO
(Old Man Frank’s, WH)
BRUSSEL SPROUTS
GERMAN POLK BAND (Bok Tower, LW)
SUNDAY, OCT 19
BROOKE CRAMER (Old Man Frank’s, WH) BUNKY AND THE BIG BAND 1p/
SKINNY MCGEE 4:30p (Grove Roots Brew, WH) SWAN CITY JAZZ (Union Hall, LKD)
B. HAVEN (Twisted Prop, WH)
WEDNESDAY, OCT 22
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) JONAS BROTHERS wsg ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS (Benchmark Intl Arena, TMP)
THURSDAY, OCT 23
PABLITO SWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)
FRIDAY, OCT 24
HUNTER MCNEER (Old Man Frank’s, WH) TWIZTED (Lucky’s Oyster Bar, LKD)
SUNDAY, OCT 26
RYAN JOYCE 1p/
KOREY KETCHUM 5:30p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) TWIZTED (Twisted Prop, WH) JONAS BROTHERS wsg ALL-AMERICA REJECTS (Kia Center, ORL)
TUESDAY, OCT 28
ELEVATION NIGHTS AND STEVEN FURTICK (Benchmark Intl Arena, TMP)
WEDNESDAY, OCT 29
FRANKIE’S JAM WITH NO NAME (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
THURSDAY, OCT 30
PABLITO SWAY (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) ELEVATION NIGHTS AND STEVEN FURTICK (Kia Center, ORL)
FRIDAY, OCT 31
TWIZTED (Tanners Lakeside, WH) RIPPERDUSKI BAND (Grove Roots Brew, WH)
SATURDAY, NOV 1
CONCERT ON THE LOT; CHASE MATTHEW, ALANA SPRINGSTEIN wsgs AUSTIN WILLIAMS & TREVOR SNIDER (Bartow Ford Company, BTW) RED HOT ROOSTER (Tanners Lakeside, WH) HAZEY DAZE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) YACHT ROCK BAND (Wine Walk/Bok Tower, LW) ATTENTION BANDS & VENUES
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
CRAZY FISH
Land mark eatery in Lake Wales. Fresh fish never frozen. Fun and casual atmosphere. Lunch and dinner menu with daily specials. Mon. 4pm to 9pm. Tues.Saturday 11:30am to 9pm. Closed Sun.
Must Try: Shrimp or Fresh Grouper
802 Henry St., Lake Wales (863) 676-6361
JAY BEES RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
We take pride in our welcoming environment, friendly service and famous burgers. Come in and check our daily lunch and dinner specials. Weekend specials. Prime rib, frog legs, fried shrimp and catfish.
Must Try: Homemade Pies 8675 Hwy 60 East, Lake Wales 863-696-1901, Find us on Facebook
WINTER HAVEN
326 BISTRO PIZZERIA
Bistro Pizzeria shares the art of perfectly rendered simplicity. Wood burning oven, pizza by the slice, made to order specialty pizzas. Lunch & dinner menu. Warm & casual dining atmosphere.
Must Try: Classic Pizza Napoli
326 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven 863-875-4894 www.arabellas.us/bistro
APPLE LOUNGE & GRILL
#1 Happy Hour Monday-Friday 11am-7pm.
$1 Taco Tuesdays! Wings, Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads, Fried Pickles, Chicken Fingers, Nachos and much more!
Open Mic Night every Tuesday. Winner of the people’s choice Wing Fling 2011 Wing Champs! Come try em’ yourself.
Must Try: Famous Wings 2803 Recker Hwy, Winter Haven 863-291-0340
ARABELLA’S
We offer the best Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, created from the freshest ingredients.
Enjoy a cocktail before or after dinner in our chic Ave Bar. At Arabellas, our dedicated service and inviting ambiance makes us the premier choice for your lunch or dinner destination.
Must Try: Bananas Foster prepared table side
346 W. Central Ave. Winter Haven
863-293-1797 • www.arabellas.us
BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S
Locally owned sports pub with 30 TVs and full bar. Lunch value combos MondaysFridays until 3pm. Award winning jumbo wings with famous sauces and dry rubs. Fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, tacos and dinner entrees available. Weekday Values: Mon. Burgers, Tues. Tacos, Wed. Wings, Thurs. Fajitas, Fri. Surf & Turf. See ya at Beefs!
Must Try: Award Winning Wings and Burgers
300 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 293-9464 • www.beefobradys.com
HARRY’S OLD PLACE
Serving up a large selection of fresh fish for over 27 years! Where the fish is always de-lish! Open for lunch and dinner. Great seafood menu also includes shrimp, scallops, mussels, oysters, crab legs, "fish of the day" board, steaks, chicken, pasta dishes, sandwiches, soups/chowders. Restaurant is located on the shores of Lake Ned in beautiful Winter Haven with a quaint pet friendly outdoor patio. Full bar available. Less than a mile from LEGOLAND. Kid's menu also available.
Must Try: Grouper in a Bag, the Broiled Seafood Combo and award winning Key Lime Pie!
3751 Cypress Gardens Rd., Winter Haven 863-324-0301 www.harrysoldplace.com
SOMEWHERE SPORTS BAR
Enjoy great food, great games and great times in a family-friendly atmosphere. As your sports headquarters, ESPN, NFL & MLB ticket available on 14 flat screen TV’s. Daily lunch specials Mon-Fri from 11-2 pm only $5.99. Open 7 days a week. Appetizers, Sandwiches, Wraps, Salads, Burgers, Pizza & Wings. Full liquor with Happy Hour Mon-Sat from 3-6 pm
Must Try: Jumbo Wings & Pizza
5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 324-7524
1. A plaque commemorating a Simon & Garfunkel song hangs in a train station in Widnes, England. Name the song.
2. Name the group that released “Never Been to Spain.”
3. Who was the first to release “Love Will Keep Us Together”?
4. Which group topped the charts with “Crazy Little Thing Called Love”?
5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “I wanna know if she loved me. Did she really love me? Was she just playing me for a fool?”
ANSWERS:
1. “Homeward Bound,” released in 1966. Simon wrote the song as he sat in the Widnes Central
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Station. There’s debate, however, about whether he was actually in a different station, despite the plaque.
2. Three Dog Night, in 1972. It had been released by the songwriter, Hoyt Axton, the year before.
3. Songwriter Neil Sedaka, in 1973. The Captain & Tennille followed with a cover in 1975. Their version netted a Grammy for Record of the Year and was the best-selling song of 1975.
4. Queen, in 1980.
5. “There Goes My Baby,” by the Drifters, in 1959. The song was added to the Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and has been covered by several others, including Jay and the Americans.
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MIA
Say hello to Mia, our sweet and playful 1-year-old cat who's looking for her furever home! Mia is a friendly and affectionate girl who gets along wonderfully with people of all ages. She’s also comfortable around other cats and even large dogs — she’s a social butterfly at heart! Her favorite pastimes include chasing bell ball toys, pouncing on the laser pointer, and leaping after wand toys.
BELLA
Bella is a black and white female American Pitbull mix. She is approximately 8 months old. She weighs about 42 lbs. Bella is a sweet and energetic girl. She loves to be around people and meet new friends. She is super playful and will play with people, other dogs, or her toys. Any toys will do but her favorites are squeaky toys.
ROMEO
Romeo is an adorable and energetic 7-month-old Pit Bull mix with a heart full of love and a tail that never stops wagging! This sweet pup is a bundle of playful energy who absolutely adores people of all ages. Whether it’s chasing toys, zooming around the yard, or cuddling up after a fun-filled day, He’s still a puppy, so play biting is part of his excitement—but with a little guidance, he’s sure to learn good manners.
PERCY
Percy is a brown and white male Domestic Shorthair mix. He is approximately 5 years old and has been neutered. He is very, very friendly to new people, very playful, and loves to watch birds and animals through windows. Percy has been around other cats but can be a bit nervous when first meeting them. He is a really sweet and cuddly boy who enjoys being pet! Percy is fully litter box trained.
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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