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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TODAY & TONIGHT MAGAZINE Volume 17 Issue 7 January 2021 6

Top 20 Good Things in 2020

Vote For Your Favorite Bartender

14 Live Local Music 24 COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ 33 Garden Bros. Circus

COLUMNS: 4

Tracey's Tid-Bits

17 On-o-mato-poe-ia

Vote For Your Favorite Bartender

THE FUN & AMUSING: 21 Now Here's A Tip

21 General Trivia

LISTINGS: 10 Upcoming Events 14 Local Live Music 22 Restaurant Listing 26 Bars & Pubs

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STAFF

PUBLISHER/EDITOR: ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER:

CHRIS DOUGLAS TRACEY GREENE

COLUMNS

COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ

21 Music Trivia

29 Kitchen Diva

As we continue through this pandemic and learn our new way of life, we are going to do our best to keep you up-todate on what is happening in our county in regards to dining, events and entertainment. Please see our Facebook page for updates and information. These are trying times let's get Polk County back going strong. Some events and functions are starting to reschedule for us to enjoy. Please contact the venues to confirm dates and times.

Top 20 Good Things in 2020

19 What's Rustling Jimmy's Jimmies?

29 Strange But True

EDITOR’S NOTE

TRACEY GREENE JAMES COULTER

ERICA SMITH

EDITORIAL

ERICA SMITH ELIZABETH MORRISEY

AMY SUMERLIN JAMES COULTER

PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS DOUGLAS

Garden Bros. Circus

MIKE POTTHAST

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TID BITS TRACEY’S

By Tracey Greene

Welcome to 2021! Throughout most of 2020, we

also forced to come up with new

all were ready for it to end and

ways to pass their time, and to

be put in our rearview mirror.

be productive. This resulted in a

A once-in-a-lifetime one-for-

“nesting” effect. Instead of wast-

the-books kinda year. The worst

ing money on frivolous items,

remembered in my 50 years. A

household bills were paid on time,

year that touched everyone all

credit cards were caught up and

over the world in one way or

debts being paid off – credit scores

another.

on the rise! Monies were also

Looking on the positive side of

being allocated to new projects;

the past year, with many people

finding ways to spruce up lawns

either forced or volunteering to

with better landscaping along

stay home at times, people were

with their homes. Everyone taking

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more pride in ownership. Hobbies were also on the upswing for 2020; gardening and baking were at the top of the list. Organizing closets and garages we also a new “must do” item; resulting in a small income stream of unwanted and unused items being sold online. I think we have all tapped into our more creative

2021 will be a miraculous “do over” for its predecessor. Almost a 2-4-1 year. This year will be jammed packed with all the special days that were missed, events and concerts that were “postponed”. So much so that it may be hard to choose where to go and what to do, and are there enough funds to go around… With resolutions now being list-

sides in 2020. Something we can

ed and hopefully conquered, the

use for many years to come.

New Year will also bring much

People have also learned to enjoy their relationships more or possible re-evaluate them. When forced to spend more one-on-one time with your family or significant others; the good, the bad and the ugly can rear its head. Now with the birth of the New Year, it seems there are hopes that

hope and direction to many. If 2020 has taught us one thing, we have to learn to take the good with the bad and the bad with the good. It’s like the old saying about the lemons and lemonade… It’s not perfect but these words help us move forward. Here’s to a much happier, healthier and safer New Year!

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ton issue. In cities and states nationwide, measures were passed banning tear gas, chokeholds, and no-knock warrants, improving police transparency, and requiring police officers to wear body cameras. In Minneapolis, where George Floyd died, the city council even voted to dismantle the city’s police department and replace it with a community-based public safety model. #7: ANTI-LGBT DISCRIMINATION In a vote of 6-3, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that people could not be fired for being gay, lesbian, or transgender. Citing the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the historic decision protects employees from discrimination due to their sex or gender identity.

Good Things In 2020 by James Coulter

Let’s face it: 2020 was not a good year. In fact, calling it a raging dumpster fire would not only be an understatement, it would be an insult to raging dumpster fires! From pandemics to wildfires, to civil unrest and the election, very few things were good about 2020. But that doesn’t mean there wasn’t anything good. In fact, here are 20 good things that happened in 2020:

#1: COVID-19 VACCINE Scientists worldwide worked tirelessly to combat COVID-19. After months of tests and research, a vaccine was developed in record time by the end of the year. (In comparison, the polio vaccine was developed in 18 years!) As of late December, more than 2.1 million Americans have been vaccinated, and hopefully, many more will be vaccinated. #2: ESSENTIAL WORKERS Even with most of the country staying at home, essential workers carried the brunt of maintaining society. From healthcare workers braving the front line of emergency rooms, to 6

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every day cashiers and delivery people carrying out routine tasks, these workers braved harsh conditions to ensure the work that needed to be done got done. Especially during these uncertain times, their hard work and effort more than earned them the recognition of Time’s 2020 Person of the Year. #3: HIGHEST U.S. VOTER TURNOUT Despite the pandemic, the 2020 election had the highest voter turnout in modern history. With nearly 161 million people voting this year (almost two-thirds of the eligible voting population), more Americans voted in this election than in any other in 120 years. #4: DIVERSITY IN GOVERNMENT The 2020 election made our government more diverse, with more women, people of color, and LGBT identities voted into office. With Joe Biden’s election, his running mate, Kamala Harris, became the first woman; black and Asian vice president. This year also saw six Native Americans voted into Congress and more than 220 LGBTQ candidates voted into office nationwide, including Sarah McBride, the nation’s first openly transgender state senator. #5: BLACK LIVES MATTER Following the police killing of George Floyd, mass protests arose across the country and world. Millions of people protested for weeks, even months, insisting that “black lives matter” and demanding better police accountability. With nearly 26 million people in America having participated in protests, Black Lives Matter became one of the largest movements in U.S. history. #6: POLICE REFORM In the wake of George Floyd’s death and mass protests, police reform became a hot-but-

#8: SHERIFF JUDD APPOINTED Sheriff Grady Judd was appointed to the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, which coordinates federal programs “related to delinquency prevention and missing and exploited children.” Sheriff Judd expressed his “long-standing commitment to protecting children” and his gratitude for being chosen.

#9: SPACE X LAUNCHES ROCKET For the first time since 2011, NASA and Space X conducted the first astronaut launch from U.S. soil when they launched two

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American astronauts to the International Space Station. Moreover, the SpaceX Falcon 9 was an American-made rocket, making it the first rocket made and launched in America for the longest time.

have legalized recreational weed. Moreover, Oregon and Washington D.C. have decriminalized psychedelic mushrooms, while Oregon became the first state to decriminalize the possession of all drugs.

#10: “MIRACLE” PANDA BORN In August, a 22-year-old giant panda, Mei Xiang, gave birth to a cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. The mother was the oldest giant panda in the U.S. to give birth. Her child, Xiao Qi Ji (“Little Miracle”), was conceived through artificial insemination, using frozen sperm in the first successful procedure of its kind. #11: 2ND-LARGEST EBOLA OUTBREAK ENDS The COVID-19 crisis may still be raging, but the second-largest Ebola pandemic finally ended. The Kivu outbreak started in the Congo two years ago and went on to kill 2,300 people and infect more than 3,480. Fortunately, thanks to the vaccination of 300,000 people, the World Health Organization announced the end of the outbreak on June 25.

#15: OLDEST HOMO ERECTUS SKULL In an ancient cave in South Africa, the skull fragments from what appeared to be an ancient baboon were discovered. Further investigation revealed the fragments to be that of homo erectus. At 2.2 million years old, it is the oldest remains of man’s earliest ancestors. #16: LESS CARBON EMISSIONS, MORE CLEAN ENERGY With fewer people traveling due to the pandemic, carbon emissions dropped by a whopping 7 percent. The bad news is that emissions are expected to rebound after the pandemic. The good news is that renewable energy capacity is expected to increase. More than half of all new power electricity capacity added globally this year were from solar and wind energy.

#12: GIANT REEF “SKYSCRAPER” A monolithic coral reef tower was discovered off the Australian coast. More than 1,640 feet tall, this underwater coral structure is taller than the Empire State Building and one of the first detached coral reefs of its kind discovered in 120 years. #13: DINOSAUR DNA We’re one step closer to Jurassic Park, as the first hints of dinosaur DNA were uncovered. Scientists identified the remnants of dinosaur genes, including outlines of cells, chromosomes, and nuclei, from fossils more than 70 million years old. #14: T-REX EMBRYOS The largest predator to roam the Earth started life as a Chihuahua, according to fossils discovered of baby tyrannosaurs. The fossils of a foot claw and lower jaw were uncovered in Canada and determined to be from tyrannosaurs in the embryonic stage. EXPECT MORE... GET MORE... WE DELIVER!

#17: AI CANCER DETECTION Earlier this year, Google’s DeepMind AI outperformed six human physicians at detecting breast cancer in the x-ray images of 29,000 women. In another study in July, an AI program could spot prostate cancer on tissue slides with more accuracy than human clinicians, even achieving 98 percent specificity and 97 percent sensitivity.

#19: STREAMING BOOM Streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney Plus gained a boost of subscribers due to more people staying at home. Many movies slated for theaters were moved to streaming with big success. “Trolls World Tour” made more in three weeks through on-demand than the original “Trolls” made in theaters.

#20: REAL-LIFE LIGHTSABER Now you can wield your own lightsaber like in Star Wars. A Canadian inventor crafted the world’s first retractable lightsaber. Using propane and oxygen gas, the weapon creates a plasma beam that burns up to 4,000°F, allowing it to cut through anything like a real lightsaber.

#18: DRUGS LEGALIZATION More states have cracked down on the War on Drugs by legalizing marijuana and other substances. As of the 2020 election, 15 states JANUARY 2021 7

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Arts, Crafts, Festivals & Expos

JAN 9

– Lake Alfred Bluegrass and Kickin’ Chickin’ Wing Competition. Fun for the entire family. Features a chicken wing contest, live bluegrass all day plus sweet and smoky BBQ, and a beer garden. Hosted at Lions Park on beautiful Lake Alfred, this festival includes music from Southern Express, Hwy 41 South, Greener Grass, Justin Mason & Blue Night, Bits of Grass, and the Clogging Connection. Parking and Admission are free, and attendees should bring lawn-chairs. Masks and social distancing from those outside your party will be highly encouraged. Located Lions Park, Lk Alfred. Sat, 11-7 pm.

JAN 16

& 17 – Central Florida Arms Show. Presented by the Lakeland Rifle & Pistol Club. One of the largest shows in the southeast with up to 600 tables. Concealed weapons classes daily. Face mask required for entry. Free event parking. Located at the Sun ‘n Fun Expo Campus, 4175 Medulla Rd., Lakeland.

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Sat, 9-5 pm & Sun, 9-3 pm. LakelandGunClub.com

JAN 29

to 31 – 43nd Annual Gator Cutlery Club Knife Show. Custom, modern and antique knife show located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 10-5 pm. Sat, 9-5 pm. Sun, 9-5 pm. Cost - $5 1-day, $8 2-day, $10 3-day. GatorCutlery.com

Markets, Antique Fairs & Car Shows Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market – Saturdays. We have an exceptional variety of local vendors who offer fresh produce, seafood, pastries, breads, desserts, local honey, artisans, and crafts, to name a few. We are part of the FAB (Fresh Access Bucks) program that assists those in the SNAP/ EBT program by encouraging healthy behaviors by making fresh, local produce more affordable and accessible to SNAP customers. Stop by the Market Information Booth for more details! Located N. Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. Sat, 8 am-1 pm. Winter Haven Farmers Market – Saturdays. Shop locally-grown food, artisan food vendors, plants, food trucks and more while supporting a healthy & connected community. Located across from Grove Roots on the NE corner of 3rd St. & Ave C SW in the BB&T parking lot in downtown Winter Haven. Sat 9-1 pm.

JAN 9

& 23 – The 2nd & 4th Saturday Markets. Free Community Event; family and

pet-friendly! Fresh produce and veggies, local pure raw honey, arts, crafts, jewelry, apparel, CBD products, coffee, baked goods, sauces, gourmet, wooden furniture, MLN products, food trucks, kettle corn, live music, non-profit organizations, and much more! Located downtown Winter Haven in Central Park. Sat, 9-3 pm.

Concerts & Theatre

JAN 7

to 24 – Nunsense. Nunsense begins when the Little Sisters of Hoboken discover that their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, has accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters, and they are in dire need of funds for the burials. The sisters decide that the best way to raise the money is to put on a variety show, so they take over the school auditorium, which is currently set up for the eighth grade production of “Grease.” Located Theatre Winter Haven, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd SW, Winter Haven. Fri-Sun. TheatreWinterHaven.com

JAN 18

– Garden Bros Circus presents “The Most Epic Circus on Earth”. Totally new 3 RINGS bursting with excitement, laughs and memories. One and a half hours of real quality family entertainment. Over 60 performers from 22 countries featuring the Ukrainian Acrobats, Aerial Daredevils, Crazy Cossack Horse Riders, Motorcycles in the Sphere of Fear, Wheel of Death and the funniest clowns. Live animal rides, food and face painting

in the Kids Fun Zone! Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Mon show times: 1pm, 4 pm, 7 pm . Cost – Adv Adult $32, Adv Child (3-13) $16, Day Of Adult $41, Day Of Child (3-13) $19. RPFundingCenter. com for tickets and more info.

JAN 21

to 24 –

Disney’s Frozen Jr. Based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. Rated G. Located Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S Lake Ave, Lakeland. Thurs, Fri & Sat, 6:30 pm. Sat, 10:30 am. Sun 2 & 5 pm. Cost - $15 Adults, $12 Youth (12 & under). LakelandCommunityTheatre. com

FEB 2

– Ballet Magnificat! Hiding Place. Enjoy this “in person” or worldwide “Live Stream” performance with Ballet Magnificat! Set in the war zone of Dutch Haarlem in 1944, Hiding Place is a portrayal of divinely inspired forgiveness in the midst of desperate and unimaginable circumstances. Ballet Magnificat! Omega taps into the struggle of Corrie ten Boom, as she searches for possibilities to help her life-long Jewish neighbors find security in a small hiding place built in the wall of her home, only to be discovered and transported to the concentration camp of Ravensbrück to face struggles far exceeding her wildest imagination. Choreographer Jiri Sebastian Voborsky unveils this heroic story with a great level of drama, passion, pain, yet joy, and ultimately hope, as he brings before the audience the challenge to believe the unbelievable. Located Champions Church,1801 Havendale Blvd NW, Winter Haven. Tues, 7-8:30 pm; doors open at 6:30 pm. Price: $10 for Live Stream,

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In Person Adult $20, In Person Child $15. WhiteThornEvents.com for tickets.

FEB 19

to MAR 7 – Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Based on the beloved Academy Awardwinning animated feature. The Broadway musical performed at the Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S Lake Ave, Lakeland. FriSun. LakelandCommunityTheatre. com

FEB 24

to MAR 28 – Avenue Q. The laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that, although the residents seem nice, it’s clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his new-found friends struggle to find jobs, dates and their ever-elusive purpose

in life. Located Theatre Winter Haven, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd SW, Winter Haven. Thurs-Sun. TheatreWinterHaven.com

Charity Events & Golf Tournaments

JAN 29

– 10th Annual Shooter Showdown. Hosted by the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation a benefit for the Foundation’s new Polk County Mobile Medical Clinic Program. A sporting clays open. Located Polk Sporting Clays, 5000 Firetower Rd, Haines City. Fri, 12 pm. WHHFoundation.org for more info.

FEB 6

– 16th Annual VISTEBall (Virtual). Online event and fundraiser for Volunteer in Service to the Elderly. Sat, 6-8 pm. VISTE. org

FEB 20

– 4th Annual Chain of Lakes Eggfest. Hosted by Mannix

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Pools & Grills. Event benefits Girls Inc. and Boys & Girls Club of Polk County. Tasting event, food competition, live music. Located at the Boys & Girls Club Citrus Center, 2400 Havendale Blvd, Winter Haven. Sat, 10-3 pm. Adv Tickets $25, Day of Tickets $40. ChainOfLakesEggfest.com for more info.

Sports

JAN 8

– Florida

Tropics vs

Kansas City Comets. Indoor soccer. Masks required. Located RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 7 pm. RPFundingCenter.com

JAN 10

– Florida Tropics vs Kansas City Comets. Indoor soccer. Masks required. Located RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sun, 3 pm. RPFundingCenter.com

– Florida Tropics vs St Louis Ambush. Indoor soccer. Masks required. Located RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sat, 5 pm. RPFundingCenter.com

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– Florida Tropics vs St Louis Ambush. Indoor soccer. Masks required. Located RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sun, 3 pm. RPFundingCenter.com

– Florida Tropics vs Dallas Sidekicks. Indoor soccer. Masks required. Located RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sat, 5 pm. RPFundingCenter.com – Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships. Located RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 8 pm. For tickets and more info, RPFundingCenter.com

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JANUARY/FEBRUARY CONCERT CALENDAR *Please note due to the COVID-19 virus, some businesses may be at limited capacity. Please check Facebook pages to confirm that these events are still scheduled.

JIM FOY (Camp Mack, LW) ENGINE ZERO (Leo’s Live/Ybor Cigar, LKD) RED HEADED STEP CHILD (Mainstreet Taproom, AV PK)

SUNDAY, JAN 3 FRIDAY, JAN 1 WIZER TIME (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) CHASE DIXON BAND (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) CROSS TRAXX (Apple Lounge, WH) SIXX L SIXX (Swan Brewing, LKD) BLUE ROOSTERS (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) MUNN PARK SAINTS (The Yard On Mass, LKD) RED HOT ROOSTER (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) THEO MOON (1845 Tap House, DVPT) DASHFEI/ RED HEADED STEP CHILD (Leo’s Live/Ybor Cigar, LKD)

SATURDAY, JAN 2 RED HOT ROOSTER (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) SEPTEMBER DOGS BAND (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) RAMBLIN ROSE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) T. MIKE & DUKE (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) LUIS REXACH (Brew Hub, LKD) TEEZHER (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) JOHN FRINZI (The Yard On Mass, LKD) ESSENCE DUO (Federal Bar, LKD) DAVID BRIMER 2p/ MR. MOJO RISIN’ 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD) 14

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LUBECK (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) WONDERLAND (Caribbean Bay, WH) RED HOT ROOSTER (Old Man Frank’s, WH) DIESEL DAISY (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) SPITFIRE (The Twisted Prop, WH) TAIL LIGHT REBELLION (Swan Brewing, LKD)

MONDAY, JAN 4 OUT-N-ABOUT HOUSE BAND (Out-n-About Bar, DUN)

TUESDAY, JAN 5 FOLEY & BURNS (Apple Lounge, WH)

WEDNESDAY, JAN 6

JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) PRESS PLAY DUO (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) SARAH SUNSHINE (The Pink Piano, LKD)

THURSDAY, JAN 7

MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) TONY KNIGHT (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH)

FRIDAY, JAN 8

B. HAVEN (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) CROSS TRAXX (Out-n-About Bar, DUN)

TEEZHER (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) RYAN MCVEIGH (1845 Tap House, DVPT) AGGIE ROAD (The Twisted Prop, WH) SPANKIN SADIE (Apple Lounge, WH) PERUBA (The Pink Piano, LKD) WE THREE STRINGS (The Yard On Mass, LKD) SOLAR CRUSH (Federal Bar, LKD) GERRY WILLIAMS TRIO (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)

WEDNESDAY, JAN 13

SATURDAY, JAN 9

FRIDAY, JAN 15

BITTERSWEET (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) KAT & MICAH 3p/ RUNNING RECKLESS 7p (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) B. HAVEN (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) JUSTIN LAYMAN (The Brass Tap, LKD) DAMON FOWLER (Music Ranch, LKD) HARLEQUIN (Old Man Frank’s, WH) FREE AGENT (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) JOE REID (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) JAMIE FLOYD (Federal Bar, LKD) SOUTHERN EXPRESS BLUE-GRASS/HWY 41 SOUTH/GREENER GRASS/ JUSTINMASON & BLUE NIGHT/BITS OF GRASS (Bluegrass Fest/Lions Park, LA)

SUNDAY, JAN 10

LIVE HART (Swan Brewing, LKD) THE BROKE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) 32 TREES (The Yard On Mass, LKD)

JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) DIESEL DAISY (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) SARAH SUNSHINE (The Pink Piano, LKD)

THURSDAY, JAN 14 MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) MOSQUITO TEETH (Federal Bar, LKD)

ICONIC OPERA (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) APRIL BROWN 3p/ HANNAH HARBER 6p (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC)

SOUTHERN BLEND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) JIM CURRY; JOHN DENVER TRIB (Polk Theatre, LKD) BLUE COLLAR BAND (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) BRODY BUSTER (Federal Bar, LKD) BRODY BUSTER (Swan Brewing, LKD) SOUTHBOUND75 (Keel & Curley Winery, PL CTY) SOUTHBOUND (The Boondocks, LKD)

SUNDAY, JAN 17 ADRIENNE’S CIRCLE (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) JOSH BLEVINS (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

TUESDAY, JAN 19 ACOUSTIC DOSE (Apple Lounge, WH)

WEDNESDAY, JAN 20

THE EDWARD TWINS

JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) SARAH SUNSHINE (The Pink Piano, LKD) JADE & DUKE (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) JILTED (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH)

CAT RIDGEWAY

THURSDAY, JAN 21

RUNNING RECKLESS

(WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) PROPER WEDNESDAY

(The Yard On Mass, LKD) (Polk Theatre, LKD)

(Swan Brewing, LKD)

(Federal Bar, LKD)

MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) TONY KNIGHT (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH)

SATURDAY, JAN 16

FRIDAY, JAN 22

BLAKE FREE

(Apple Lounge, WH)

MIKE MONTS DE OCA

B. HAVEN

(Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) BRIMER/RICHARDS

(Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) RYAN MCVEIGH

(1845 Tap House, DVPT) CELTIC CONUNDRUM (Florida Brewery, ADL) SEAN CHAMBERS

(Music Ranch, LKD) STEVEN GREEN BAND (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA)

TEEZHER (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) DIESEL DAISY (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) 10,000 PAPERCUTS (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) TEEZHER (Old Man Frank’s, WH) T. MIKE & DUKE (The Twisted Prop, WH) HARD CANDY (Apple Lounge, WH)

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SEAN HAWTHORNE (The Pink Piano, LKD) CHASING DAYLIGHT (Federal Bar, LKD)

SATURDAY, JAN 23 WONDERLAND (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) JOSH BLEVINS (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) RED HOT ROOSTER 1p/ POLK COUNTY PORCH PICKERS 5p (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) FONDA CASH MUSIC; FLEETWOOD MAC TRIB. (Ramon Theatre, FRSTPF) ACOUSTIC DOSE (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

TEEZHER

SUNDAY, JAN 24 FOLEY & BURNS (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) B. HAVEN (The Twisted Prop, WH)

TUESDAY, JAN 26 LUBECK (Apple Lounge, WH)

WEDNESDAY, JAN 27 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) DIESEL DAISY (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) SARAH SUNSHINE (The Pink Piano, LKD) DIESEL DAISY (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH)

THURSDAY, JAN 28 MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC)

FRIDAY, JAN 29

AGGIE ROAD w/ JOEY FOLEY (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) FREE WHISKEY (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) HUNTER SMITH/ RUSTY WRIGHT BAND (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) HARLEQUIN (Apple Lounge, WH) SOUTHBOUND BAND (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH)

JEFF VITOLO & THE QUARTER MILE REBELS (Duke’s Brewhouse, LKD) RED HOT ROOSTER (Old Man Frank’s, WH) B. HAVEN (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)

SATURDAY, JAN 30

TEEZHER (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) PICKUP ARTISTS (Old Man Frank’s, WH) LIVE HART (The Brass Tap, LKD) RUNNING RECKLESS (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) AV PROJECT (Federal Bar, LKD) KIRSTIE KRAUS (Keel & Curley Winery, PL CTY)

SUNDAY, JAN 31

ACOUSTIC DOSE (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

WEDNESDAY, FEB 3 SARAH SUNSHINE (The Pink Piano, LKD) JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THURSDAY, FEB 4

MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC)

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FRIDAY, FEB 5

RED HEADED STEPCHILD (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) RYAN MCVEIGH (Federal Bar, LKD)

SATURDAY, FEB 13

WEDNESDAY, FEB 24

MICAH SHANE

SARAH SUNSHINE

(Federal Bar, LKD)

(The Pink Piano, LKD) JIM & JUDY’S

WEDNESDAY, FEB 17 SATURDAY, FEB 6

WONDERLAND (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) JOE REID (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) PROPER WEDNESDAY (The Yard On Mass, LKD) RICK GRAHAM (Federal Bar, LKD)

WEDNESDAY, FEB 10 SARAH SUNSHINE (The Pink Piano, LKD) JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THURSDAY, FEB 11

MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC)

FRIDAY, FEB 12

SARAH SUNSHINE

BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

(The Pink Piano, LKD) JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THURSDAY, FEB 25 MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC)

THURSDAY, FEB 18 MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC)

FRIDAY, FEB 19 CRYSTAL DAGGER/DAN RODZ/LINDSEY BROWN (1845 Tap House, DVPT) SKIP & NANCY FRYE (Federal Bar, LKD)

SATURDAY, FEB 20

SAUCE (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) BILLY & RICH DUO (Federal Bar, LKD) RYAN MCVEIGH (1845 Tap House, DVPT) STRAITJACKET SMILE

TYLER ROBINSON

(Leo’s Live/Ybor Cigar, LKD)

CTY)

(Federal Bar, LKD) RED HOT ROOSTER (Camp Mack, LW) SOUTHBOUND75 (Keel & Curley Winery, PL

FRIDAY, FEB 26 MIC DROP (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) KIRSTIE KRAUS (Keel & Curley Winery, PL CTY)

SATURDAY, FEB 27 JEZABELLE (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH)

SUNDAY, FEB 28 ONE EYED JACK (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) ATTENTION BANDS & VENUES Keep us up to date. Send live music info to tracey@todayandtonight.com Deadline is the 23rd of each month prior to publication. JANUARY 2021 15

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ONOMATOPOEIA on·o·mato·poe·ia: The naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (as buzz, hiss).

By Erica Smith

Inoculation “For last year’s words belong to last

choose an aspirational word like

And next year’s words await another

can agree the word for 2020 was

year’s language voice.

And to make an end is to make a beginning.”

—T.S. Eliot Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering, ‘It will be happier.’

— Alfred Lord Tennyson The social media trend has been

to select a word each year for

focus and guidance. Most people

grow or bloom, but I think we all “disaster.” The positive reflection

on the last few months is we have all grown throughout this ordeal. Personally, this pandemic has

shown how important it is to live a life of resiliency and resolve.

The year 2020 has shown both our strengths and weaknesses, and in my humble opinion, we are not even close to being as strong as previous generations.

We are now focusing on a new

year filled with hope, renewal,

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and change. The question is,

polarized community; I doubt any

the challenges of the last year?

the problem with allowing doubt

have we learned enough from

Probably not. In the social sciences, Inoculation Theory explains

how a person’s attitudes or beliefs protect against persuasion or

influence in much the same way

real change is possible. That is

and fear to enter into our social

universe, the disease takes root,

and it is impossible to remove the contagion.

I certainly wonder if the last

the body is protected against dis-

few months were just a teaser of

posure to weakened versions of

cynical side of me says yes, but I

ease–for example, through pre-exmore serious, future threats. The theory holds that weak argu-

ments, a bit at a time, will slowly take root until an entire system gains immunity.

The 2020 election nonsense is

the perfect example of how the

theory works. All we had to do is start questioning a process, and

“poof’, we now have widespread election fraud believers. Social media’s power is the ability to

begin planting these stories, and just like germs, they spread and multiply. We now have such a

the challenges yet to come. The

still have hope that 2021 will be better. While the word “hope”

is powerful, let me offer a better

option. The next year we should focus our attention on “inoculation” both in physical and mental manifestations. We have the

opportunity to receive a lifesaving Covid 19 vaccine, but we also

need to work on removing some

of the toxicity in our thoughts and beliefs. While medical science can help with our health issues, only

we as a community can help with our social norms.

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They’re Zaney To The Max! With last year being—well, 2020!— and with this month being my birthday (Jan. 26), I’d like to take a brief reprieve from politics as usual and write about something I like. So allow me to gush over a favorite childhood show that recently received a modern reboot: Animaniacs. Animaniacs was one of my favorite cartoons growing up. It was a show I looked forward to watching every day after school. It was arguably the favorite show of many 90s kids, so much so that Hulu recently revived it. So what made Animaniacs so popular? I’m glad you asked! The show’s premise was simple: the Warner Brothers, Yakko and

Wakko, and their sister, Dot, go to different places and annoy people. That’s it! The Warners go somewhere. Hijinks ensue! That was the show’s main appeal. If you were a kid constantly put upon by parents, teachers, and other grown-ups, the Warner siblings were your ultimate power fantasy, having fun at any cost and humiliating overbearing authority figures in the process. Animaniacs was also surprisingly educational. The Warners often visited historical figures like Einstein, Picasso, and Michelangelo. They also performed musical numbers about the planets, senses, U.S. capitals, and—in their most famous song!—the nations

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of the world. The show educated children without them even realizing it. Despite being for kids, Animaniacs employed smart satire and sharp wit that appealed equally to adults. The characters were modeled similarly to the classic Looney Tunes, and their humor borrowed heavily from Hollywood classics like the Marx Brothers and Jerry Lewis. Also, despite being for kids, the show snuck in the occasional adult joke that somehow passed by the network censors and flew over the heads of its young viewers. In one episode, Michelangelo asks the Warners to help him paint the Sistine Chapel. Yakko responds: “You expect us poor, innocent children to climb dangerous scaffolding and paint naked people all over a church? We’ll do it!” Animaniacs was also unafraid to get political. One episode opened with Saddam Hussein being plunged into the fiery depths of Hell. (The show was that ballsy!) Another involved the Warners getting lost in the woods. Their map tells them, “they have lost their way!” Turns out it wasn’t a map: it was a GOP campaign flyer. “I know!” Wakko replies. “That’s why I said we lost our way...as a country, I mean!” Nearly 20 years after it ended,

Animaniacs was revived with a reboot on Hulu, which also streams the original series. The first of its two seasons premiered in November. So how’s the new show? Eh! Not without its flaws. The art style was modernized from cell animation to digital, making it less fluid and flexible than the original. Also, the ensemble cast of characters has been reduced to only the three Warner siblings and the lab mouse duo, Pinky and the Brain. Otherwise, the new show is just as good as the old with the same fastpaced comedy and clever wit. Like its original incarnation, this kids’ show is unafraid to slip in an adult joke and get political. It unabashedly lampoons real-life public figures like Donald Trump, Tucker Carlson, and Wayne LaPierre—the latter of whom is caricatured in an entire episode satirizing gun control, replacing guns with bunnies and ending with an epic anime-style fight scene. It’s just that insane! Both the old and new shows are available on Hulu. Give both of them a watch. Just sit back and relax. You’ll laugh till you collapse. They’re An-iman-ee, totally insane-ee! Here’s the shows namey: An-i-man-i-acs. Those are the facts!

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1. What duo released “Playboy”? 2. Who released “Easier Said Than Done” in 1963? 3. In which Stevie Nicks music video is she seen holding a baby dressed in white? 4. “Great Gig in the Sky” appeared on what album? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Don’t want your love anymore, Don’t want your kisses, that’s for sure, I die each time I hear this sound, Here he comes ...”

2. The Essex, a group of five Marines stationed at Camp LeJeune. The song went to the top of the Billboard chart, even though it was released as the b-side to their first single. 3. “Rooms on Fire,” 1989. Nicks is the only woman to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, once as an individual singer and once as a member of the band Fleetwood Mac. 4. Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon,” in 1973. The song began as an organ instrumental. 5. “Cathy’s Clown,” by The Everly Brothers, in 1960. The song is odd in that it has no verses and starts with a chorus.

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1. Name the girl group that released “Nothing But a Heartache.” 2. Which group had their album pulled by Disney on release day? 3. Two duos released “Mockingbird” a decade apart. Who were they? 4. Which artist had his only No. 1 hit ANSWERS with “Rock Your 1. Pop and country duo Gene andBaby”? Debbe, in 1968. Songwriter Gene 5. also Name thefor nusong that contains this Thomas created music merous singers. lyric: “There, like a dream, this wonderful night, I gazed at the grotto ments. The apples give off a gas that aglow in the light.” can give the carrots a bitter taste. • A great tip from the American SoAnswers ciety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: During the winter, outdoor sometimes sleep under the hoods 1. The Flirtations,cats in 1968. of cars. They can be injured or even 2. Insane Clown Posse, in 1997. killed by the starting of the motor.At Be• Candles will burn more evenly if fore you start your car in the morning the lastthemminute, to you refrigerate for a few hours Disney (or any time ofobjected day, really) give your before lighting. a nice loud rap to give the cat a the graphic nature hood of lyrics. Just chance the to escape. • “I have drafty windows. I took a weeks earlier, the • Southern Baptist plastic shower curtain and cut it to “To keep melting snow, mud and fit the windows. Then I secured it threatened leaves out of yourto house and off of Convention had boycott with tape. It’s worked well to keep your floors, line a wide, shallow box out the drafts, and I just remove it with plastic wrap Disney businesses bottom because ofor a kitchGay once a week and clean the windows en-size garbage bag. Place the lined with vinegarat to discourage any mold box near the front door to hold dirty Days Disneyland. from growing. It will work until next shoes.” -- R.I. in Ohio 3. Inez and Charlie Foxx, the songspring, anyway.” -- P.S. in Michigan • Mix some salt with a little bit of writers, in 1963, and Carly Simon • There is a reason that most refrigwater and rub the mixture over and your erators have more than one crisper hands for a few minutes to get rid James Taylor in 1974. drawer. Some items need to be stored of the smell of garlic or onions from separately. For example, keep apples Rinse under cold water.” -4. George McCrae,cooking. in 1974. McCrae and carrots in different compartJ.J. in Nevada not only had a No. 1 hit, but it also netEXPECT MORE... GET MORE... WE DELIVER! ted him a Grammy nom for Best Male • Window frames can be tricky to clean. And they are a magnet for dust and dirt, or worse — condensation that can lead to mold. To get into the crevices, employ a toothbrush sprayed with a tiny spritz of furniture polish. It works! • “Firing up the grill? Don’t get hasty. Preheat. Cooking times are based on an even cooking temperature, and you’ll get that good sear on your steaks or chicken. Use a grill thermometer and you’ll know when just the right time is to put dinner on the grill!” — T.E. in South Carolina • Ever wonder how long your peanut butter will last? On the pantry shelf, you can expect it to hold for 7-12 months if stored in a cool dark place. After opening, it will last 3-4 months in the fridge. • Smudged mascara? Remove it on the fly with a little bit of lip balm. Simply run your finger over the lip balm, then carefully remove the smudge. You also can put a bit of the lip balm on a tissue and use that instead. • “I dropped a glass in the kitchen, and there were a ton of small pieces. After I swept up, I wiped the area with a piece of bread, which picked up all the small shards.” — W.C. in Kentucky

HUNNY

Hunny is a brown and white female Domestic Shorthair mix. She is approximately 3 years old and has been spayed. She is a sweet and independent kitty but she does not like other cats. She likes to jump and climb and her favorite toys are jingle balls. Hunny LOVES attention, she will nudge at you until you give her some pets!

ANNIE

Annie is approximately 3 years old tan Coonhound mix. She came to us as a transfer from Animal Control, so we have been learning a lot about Annie. She is a super sweet and loving dog, she loves all the attention and will tell you know when she wants affection. She absolutely loves going for walks!

SAM

Sam is a tan and black male German Shepherd mix. He is approximately 9 months old. Sam is sweet boy who is good with children but can be rough because he likes to jump. Sam doesn't care too much for other dogs and he would do best in a home without cats because he thinks it's great fun to chase them.

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Veterinarian of the Month Devon Watts was born and raised in Winter Haven, Florida and lived there his whole life until he left to pursue a bachelors in Marine Biology at University of West Florida. His interest in animals has been present since a very young age and he frequently visited zoos and animal exhibits at any wildlife themed park in the area. He attended University of West Florida for his bachelors of science in marine biology with a focus on preparing for the possibility of vet school. While there he spent time working at the Pensacola Humane Society both as a volunteer and a kennel technician and one particular animal became ill and observing his treatment cemented his desire to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. He graduated from St. George's University in January of 2019 and has been practicing at Heart of Florida Animal Hospital since February. In his free time he likes to build and paint models for tabletop games, play games with friends and watch movies usually with his pothound Soursop close by.

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CURLY

Curly is an orange neutered male Domestic Shorthair mix. He is approximately 5 months old. He is good with cats. Curly is a lazy cat during the day but does have his moments of play time with his siblings, Moe and Larry. Curly likes to be on the highest tower on the tree for his cat naps.

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RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE CONTACT RESTAURANTS FOR DETAILS.

AUBURNDALE TANTRUMS LAKESIDE GRILL

This is a one of a kind, waterfront, casual dining experience where you can enjoy well-prepared food, water sports in action and a beautiful sunset on our multi-level covered deck overlooking Lake Myrtle in Auburndale. Delicious Seafood and more . . . featuring Oyster and Shrimp Po'Boys.We also have a large selection of Hand-dipped Ice cream, beer, wine and specialty beverages. Hours - Open Everyday at 11:00 am Must try: Gator Bites, Oyster Nachos, and Shrimp & Grit Cakes 330 Denton Avenue, Auburndale 863-875-3974

HAINES CITY BALMORAL BAR & GRILL AT BALMORAL RESORT

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S SOUTH LAKELAND

Great Food! Great Sports! Great Family Fun! 40+ HD TV’s, NFL Ticket Sundays, NCAA Game Plan Saturdays. 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday. Coldest Beer In Town. 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

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)

MISTER FISH

(863) 588-3097 • BalmoralBarandGrill.com

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

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

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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

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

ARABELLA’S

LAKE WALES

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

CRAZY FISH

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S

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

Locally owned sports pub with 30 TVs and full bar. Lunch value combos Mondays-Fridays until 3pm. Award winning jumbo wings with famous sauces and dry rubs. Fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, tacos and dinner entrees available. Weekday Values: Mon. Burgers, Tues. Tacos, Wed. Wings, Thurs. Fajitas, Fri. Surf & Turf. See ya at Beefs! Must Try: Award Winning Wings and Burgers 300 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 293-9464 • www.beefobradys.com

HARRY’S OLD PLACE

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

RICK'S BAR-B-Q

Featuring delicious barbecue the entire family can enjoy! Serving up great food in downtown since 2011. Our barbecue is hand rubbed with dry seasonings, smoked over hickory wood and cooked all night. Our pulled pork and savory “fall off the bone” style ribs have proven to be favorites for our customers. Eat in, take out or have us cater your next event. On-site banquet room available for private parties; seats up to 60. Tues & Wed 11-3 pm, Thurs to Sat 11-8 pm. Must Try: Brisket! But only on Fridays...while it lasts! And ribs, of course! 204 6th St SW • 863-299-0354 FB@lickthebone • www.ricksbarbq.com

SOMEWHERE SPORTS BAR

Enjoy great food, great games and great times in a family-friendly atmosphere. As your sports headquarters, ESPN, NFL & MLB ticket available on 14 flat screen TV’s. Daily lunch specials Mon-Fri from 11-2 pm only $5.99. Open 7 days a week. Appetizers, Sandwiches, Wraps, Salads, Burgers, Pizza & Wings. Full liquor with Happy Hour Mon-Sat from 3-6 pm. Must Try: Jumbo Wings & Pizza 5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 324-7524

THE TWISTED PROP BAR & GRILLE

Winter Haven's newest casual bar & grill nestled on Lake May. Enjoy burgers, wings, wraps, sandwiches and cold beer in a picturesque setting on the Chain of Lakes. Happy hour on beer & wine is Monday to Friday from 2-7 pm. Indoor dining, Patio dining, Outdoor dining and Pet Friendly. Boat dock with multiple slips available. Stop in by car or by boat to enjoy! Hours: Mon-Thurs, 11-9 pm. Fri & Sat, 11-10 pm. Sun 12-8 pm. Facebook for more info. Must Try: Chicken Wings & Burgers 615 7th ST SW (863) 293-1937

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

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A benefit for the Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Polk County Mobile Medical Clinic Program

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January 29 | 12pm Polk Sporting Clays 5000 Firetower Road | Haines City, FL 33844

Sponsorship Levels Giveaway Sponsor $7,500

Award Sponsor $2,000

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Team Sponsor $1,200

Reception Sponsor $2,750

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COVID-19 VACCINE Frequently Asked Questions

by James Coulter Now that a COVID-19 vaccine has been developed, almost everyone has questions about it. When will it be available? How much does it cost? Does it have any side effects? Here are a few answers to common questions, with the information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: When will the vaccine be available in Florida? Earlier this December, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his initial plan to distribute the vaccine in Florida. Approximately 173 hospitals spanning 43 counties are expected to receive 367,000 doses “pending Emergency Use Authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA),” according to the Florida Governor’s website. All 67 counties are expected to receive the vaccine by Jan 1., 24

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ClickOrlando reports. When and where will the vaccine be available in Polk County? According to the Ledger, the vaccine is expected to be sent to five Polk County hospitals for distribution: Winter Haven Hospital, Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, Bartow Regional Medical Center, and the AdventHealth hospitals in Davenport and Lake Wales. As to when these vaccines will be distributed, the Florida Department of Health in Polk County, as reported by ClickOrlando “has not yet provided its plans.” Who will be able to receive the vaccine? Currently, only three priority groups are being vaccinated in Florida: senior citizens 65 years or older, long-term care facility staff and residents, healthcare workers (including EMTs, paramedics, and Department of Health

staff). When people outside of those groups will be able to receive the vaccine has yet to be determined. How many shots does the vaccine require? With the current form of the vaccine, two shots will be required. The vaccine is administered through two shots, with the second shot given a few weeks later. The first shot starts building protection, and the second shot is required to complete that protection, the CDC explains. How much will it cost? Is it free? Healthcare providers administering the vaccine will receive doses purchased with taxpayer money for free; however, according to the CDC website, these vaccination providers “will be able to charge an administration fee for giving the shot to someone.” Insured

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patients can have the fee reimbursed by their public or private insurance, while uninsured patients can be reimbursed by the Health Resources and Services Administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Provider Relief Fund. Are there any side effects? Patients who receive the vaccine can expect typical side effects expected from a vaccination as the body builds immunity. They can expect minor pain and swelling on the arm where they received their shot, while they may also experience fever, chills, headache, and fatigue. These side effects may affect their ability to perform daily tasks, but should subside within a few days, the CDC reports. Can I still be infected with COVID after taking the vaccine? After receiving the vaccine, the body naturally takes a few weeks to build immunity.

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During this time, patients can still become

infected with the virus, so they are recom-

mended to continue taking precautions such as wearing masks, washing hands, and socially distancing until the vaccine takes full effect.

Can I still take the vaccine if I was previ-

ously infected?

Yes. Even if you were previously infected with the virus, you are still eligible to receive it. However, if you are currently infected, the CDC recommends waiting until after your illness has subsided to receive a vaccination.

effective even against new strains and variants of the virus, though further tests are being conducted to ensure efficiency. Does the vaccine contain a microchip or alter your DNA? No. The vaccine does not contain a microchip, nor does it alter your DNA. These are unfounded rumors being peddled by conspiracy theorists. How do I learn more about the vaccine?

Will the vaccine be able to protect against the new virus strain?

To learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine, visit the FAQ on the CDC website at: https:// www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html

A new variant of the virus has been detected in the U.K. with reports of it in the U.S. However, healthcare experts and researchers have assured that the vaccine will remain

To learn when and how the vaccine will become available in Polk County, visit the Health Department website at: http://polk. floridahealth.gov/

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AUBURNDALE Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 102 W. Polk Street (863) 968-0010 Full Liquor Sports Bar TVs for the Games Bottoms Up Sports Bar 419 E. Bridgers Ave (863) 845-2913 Karaoke, Pool Tables Beer & Wine Find Us On Facebook Brew Hounds Sports Lounge 318 Havendale Blvd. (863) 967-2739 Sun, $4 Capt (All Flavors) Wed, Trivia 6p Pool, Darts, Full Liquor Sunday Ticket/SEC/ACC Smoke Free/Outside Patio Dec 31 NYE

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 East Van Fleet Drive (863) 534-3111 Full Liquor Sports Bar Fun Bar 3379 US Hwy 17N (863) 800-3400 Karaoke Pool Table & Darts Mulligan’s Sports Bar Bartow Golf Club 150 N. Idlewood (863) 533-1668 Fri, Karaoke 7-10p The Wine Stable 150 S. Broadway (863) 533-9463 Full Bar Live Music Food Avail.

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DAVENPORT Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 45653 US Hwy 27 (863) 420-3350 Full Liquor Great Wings, Sandwiches, Burgers, Wraps

FROSTPROOF P & J Recreation 33 South Scenic Hwy (863) 635-9825 Home of Famous Slaw Burger! Full Liquor

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Fireside Lounge & Billiards 43356 Hwy 27 (863) 420-0100 Pool Hall; 7 Pro Tables Full Liquor/Hpy Hr 2-7p Live Music

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

The Wheelhouse Bar 42637 US Hwy 27 (863) 353-6880 TVs, Pool Table Darts, Jukebox Wed & Sat, Karaoke 9p

Amos Tavern 200 US Highway 17 92 N (863) 422-1459

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 Wed & Sun, Karaoke Thu, Ladies Night

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Balmoral Bar & Grill 124 Kenny Blvd (863) 588-3097 Patio Dining & Full Bar Daily Food & Drink Specials Tue, Taco & Trivia Thu-Sat, Music on Patio Sun, Karaoke Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 902 Polk City Rd (863) 419-4848 Full Liquor Sports Bar Big Screen TVs Rudy’s Liquorup Lounge 600 Ingraham Ave (863) 422-8585 Karaoke, Darts, Billiards Live Bands Happy Hour 12-7p

Shady Cove Bar & Grill 7140 State Road 544 E. (863) 421-6800 Full Liquor/Hpy Hr 4-7p Open Daily 12p Daily Food Specials Daily Drink Specials Live Music

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

LAKELAND Beef ‘O’ Brady’s North 1070 Wedgewood Estates Blvd (863) 853-9464 Full Liquor Sports Bar 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday 40+ HD TVs w/sports pkgs Beef ‘O’ Brady’s South 4810 S FL Ave (863) 646-7757 Full Liquor Sports Bar 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday 40+ HD TVs w/sports pkgs Brewlands Bar & Billiards N. 5161 US Hwy 98 N (863) 940-2038 Smoke-Free Billiards/Sports Bar 20 Pool Tables, Dart Boards Game Room, Full Kitchen Open Daily, Full Liquor

Brewlands Bar & Billiards S. 5733 S FL Ave (863) 646-2600 Pool & Billiard Sports Hall Full Liquor Bar Open Daily Sun & Wed, S.I.N. Night Thu, Ladies Night Champs Sports Bar & Grill 6645 S Florida Ave (863) 647-5900 Daily Specials 2-10p; Mon, Tacos/Tue, Buff. Shrmp Tue/Thu, BOGO Bud/Bud Light Btls Wed, Boneless Wings Fri, Grouper Sand./Sat, Wings 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 Even Par Sports Bar Oak Plaza North 5100 US Hwy 98 N (863) 816-7995 Happy Hr 4-6p Daily Sports Packages $12 Buckets

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Fresco’s Bistro 132 S. Kentucky Ave (863) 683-5267 Happy Hr 5-7 Monthly Pairings Great Bistro Fare Late Menu/Full bar Live Music Gator’s Dockside Highland City 5135 S.R. 98 (863) 619-7627 Food, Full Bar Open late night Hookah Palace 122 S. Kentucky Ave (863) 688-1818 Hrs: Thu-Sat, 4p-2a Thu, Latin Nite w/DJ Fri & Sat, DJ Isle of Capri 541 S Combee Rd (863) 665-6246 Food, Beer/Wine Hpy Hr 3-6p; $1.50 Drft Wed, Ladies Night 7p Pool Tourn, Karaoke

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

Lakeland Loft 108 South Tennessee Ave (863) 210-5327 Full Liquor Jazz & Cigar Lounge Business Casual Sun –Thu Dress to Impress Fri & Sat

Winner’s Circle 4215 South Florida Ave. (863) 644-9464 Sun, Corn Hole Tues, Poker Wed, Ladies Night 1st Thu, Open Mic, 7-10p

Lucky’s Sports, Oyster & Tiki Bar (Orange Bowl) 4318 US Hwy 98 N (863) 858-3878 Mon, Poker 7p Wed, Poker 11a 1st Thu, Karaoke Contest 1st/3rd Sat, Live Bands

Ybor Cigars & Spirits 5263 S. Florida Ave (863) 619-6799 Happy Hr 4-7p Darts/Pool Table/TVs Tue-Sat, Live Music

Mojo’s Wings, Burgers, Beer 1853 E. Memorial Blvd (863) 583-9119 Hpy Hr 2-7p Tue, Karaoke Wed, $5 Burgers Fri, Ladies/Latin Night Sun, 50 cent Wings Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub 111 S. Kentucky Ave (863) 686-6231 Darts, Pool Tables Live Music, Fri The Pink Piano 1015 S. Florida Ave (863) 937-8885 Tue-Sat, Live Music Wine, Beer, Tapas Revival Bar 119 S Kentucky Ave (863) 606-6090 Open 12p Daily/Smoke-Free Craft Cocktail Bar Vintage Cocktails, Beers Relaxed Seating Areas

LAKE WALES Al’s Place 1530 N Scenic Hwy (863) 241-3070 Sat, $1 Drafts All Star Grill 2019 Hwy. 60 E (863) 679-9689 Sports Bar 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, Fri & Sat, Music 6-10p

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Gator Mack’s Sports Bar Camp Mack River Resort 14143 Camp Mack Rd (863) 696-3863 Open 7 Days Tue-Sat, 4-10p Food Avail. Full Bar, Music Darts, Pool Tables Outdoor Patio The Good Spot 3825 N. Scenic Hwy (863) 949-4243 Sat, Ladies Night 7p-cl Sun, Karaoke 3p Darts, Pool Table Food Avail. JayBees Rest. & Lounge 8625 Hwy 60 E (863) 696-1901 Full Liquor Lunch & Dinner Open Mon-Sat Y’all Come Back Saloon 3230 State Rd 60 E (863) 676-5759 Taco Tues, $1 Live Music/Pool

RIVER RANCH Westgate River Ranch Saloon 3200 River Ranch Blvd. Restaurant/Saloon General/Western Store (863) 692-1321 ext 40013 Fri, DJ 6p-12a Sat, Live Band 6p-1a

WINTER HAVEN AJ Slammers 508 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 875 5623 Pub, Pool Hall, Karaoke Darts, Full Liquor Apple Lounge 2803 Recker Hwy (863) 291-0340 Happy Hr, Mon-Fri 11-7p Food Avail./Daily Specials Mon, Pool Tourn Poker, Karaoke, Bands Ave. Bar by Arabellas 328 West Central Ave (863) 229-8142 Open Mon-Sat, 4p Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 4:30-6:30p Sat, Hpy Hr 5-6:30p 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 Fire Restaurant 325 W. Central Ave (863) 875-5544 Wed, Fire Jass Trio Sun, Brunch 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 2nd Wed, Moonlight Mrkt 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 High Seas Lounge 7000 State Rd 544 (863) 299-2233 Great Food/Drink Specials Live Music Jensen’s Corner Bar 100 3rd Street SW (863) 298-6755 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, Big Ass Jam Night Live Music Weekly Smoke-Free

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 Fiesta Wed w/$1Tacos Thu Specials at Oyster Bar Sun, Live Music Past Time Lounge 1605 1st St S (863) 293-0027 Tue, Ladies Night Darts/Pool Table Slate 8 Family Billiards 20 4th Street NW (863) 247-8899 Smoke Free Pool Hall Open Daily, Outdoor Patio Full Bar, Food Available Wed - Dart Tourn 7p FB@Slate8Pool Somewhere Sports Bar 5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 324-7524 Mon-Sat, Hpy Hr 3-6p w/Daily Beer Specials/Sports Packages Lunch Specials Mon-Fri Tanner’s Lakeside 1006 S Lake Howard Dr (863) 662-5948 Happy Hr Wed-Sun, 4-6p Wed, 1/2 Price Wines Wed, Bingo Thu, Cornhole Live Music Thu-Sun Dec 31, Spitfire/NYE Union Taproom 245 W Central Ave, ST 102 (863) 268-4921 Open Tue-Thu 3-10p, Fri & Sat 12-11p, Sun 12-7p 40 Self Pour Taps; Craft Brews, Ciders, Wine, Cold Brew Coffee, And Kombucha Winter Haven’s Bar Off The Chain 1560 Havendale Blvd NW (863) 299-5515 Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 4-7p Mon, Free Pool 6-8p Wed, Karaoke 6p Fri, Bike Night 6-8p Fri & Sat, Bands 8p

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