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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TODAY & TONIGHT MAGAZINE Volume 17 Issue 8 February 2021 6

4th Annual Chain of Lakes Eggfest

Calendar of Events

10 Live Local Music 20 Vote For Your Favorite Bartenders

COLUMNS: 4

Tracey's Tid-Bits

15 What's Rustling

Jimmy's Jimmies?

EDITOR’S NOTE 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.

4th Annual Chain of Lakes Eggfest

Calendar of Events

THE FUN & AMUSING: 17 Now Here's A Tip 17 Music Trivia

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COLUMNS

Live Local Music

17 Pets of the Month

TRACEY GREENE JAMES COULTER

21 Strange But True 21 Kitchen Diva

LISTINGS: 8

Upcoming Events

10 Local Live Music 16 Restaurant Listing 28 Bars & Pubs

CHRIS DOUGLAS TRACEY GREENE

ERICA SMITH

EDITORIAL

ERICA SMITH ELIZABETH MORRISEY

AMY SUMERLIN JAMES COULTER

PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS DOUGLAS

Vote For Your Favorite Bartenders

MIKE POTTHAST

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TID BITS TRACEY’S

By Tracey Greene

Coming Full Circle It’s hard to believe that we are coming up on a one year anniversary for the beginning of the pandemic crisis; shutting down businesses, product shortages, the wearing of face masks and many people across the nation, and the world, being sick or dying as well as the quarantines and confinement of friends, families, and co-workers to their homes. In my fifty years I would never have dreamed of such craziness happening in a year, or at all. It still seems like a bad movie. Who would have thought a year later we would still be in these maskedup quasi-dark days?

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I think back over the year for the good, the bad and the ugly. And a lot of ugly there has been... but there has also been good with a lot to be thankful for. It’s the yin and the yang. The light and the dark. The two work hand in hand. For me personally, I try not to dwell on the negative of what the past year has brought but be thankful for being able to survive and thrive in this new day. We were forced to down-size our business and our home, but this allowed us to re-evaluate our needs versus wants. With down-sizing comes less space which means less “stuff”. We sold

off items that were not needed nor being used. This in-turn also gave a small much needed income stream. It hasn’t all been rosy that’s for sure but it shows that we can buckle down, live on less money and with less “stuff”. Being in a new smaller home also gave way to new projects to fill the time. Instead of spending money going out, it’s spent on staying in, paying down debt, and saving money for uncertain times. One of the best parts of 20202021 is finding your close circle of family and friends, knowing who you can count on, share times of happy and sad with, and develop those closer ties that bond. What do I miss? Going to concerts. We love listening to live music. I also miss all of the events we attended on a weekly basis, even though at times it got to be all consuming with trying to make appearances and support as many as possible: beer & wine tastings,

galas and charity events. February we are usually looking forward to lots of BBQ events, chili cook-offs and music festivals with March hosting many art and gardening festivals as well. Socializing and being a part of our community has been a huge part of our (Today & Tonight Magazine) identity for the past 16 years. Now hope is emerging for a better 2021-2022. People are getting vaccinated and feeling more secure. Hopefully businesses will be on the rebound and we will all feel more financially secure. A few outdoor events are moving forward for the community to help raise (much needed) money for charities. Baby steps to getting our lives and livelihoods back on track and hopefully stronger than ever. We are all like the caterpillar in its cocoon ready to emerge as the butterfly. People cooped up and now dealing with a “new normal” however ready to get back out into the world and start fully enjoying and engaging in life again!

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by James Coulter

If you’ve ever visited a barbecue competition, you’ve most likely eaten pulled pork or barbecue ribs. But have you ever tried barbecue pizza? Or brisket bao buns? Or drunken pickles? You can try all of these unique barbecue delicacies and more at Eggfest. The fourth annual Chain of Lakes Eggfest will be hosted at the Boys & Girls Club Citrus Center in Winter Haven on Feb. 20. The annual Eggfest festival will feature dozens of vendors from across the country serving unique barbecue dishes prepared on Big Green Egg grills.

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The Big Green Egg is a ceramic Kamado-style cooker. Its unique egg-shaped design heats food to 200 to 700 degrees. This versatile, simple-touse outdoor cooker can prepare anything and everything, from burgers and steaks to pizzas and baked goods. The Eggfest showcases a diverse selection of barbecue recipes, including pulled pork eggrolls, brisket bao buns, barbecue pizzas, and “drunken pickles”—large pickles that have been cored and filled with pork, ham, and cheese like an inside-out Cuban sandwich. Such unique barbecue dishes attest to the Big Green Egg’s cooking versatility.

“You can grill, smoke, bake, braise, you can even put a wok in it and fry...Pizzas are amazing. It is basically turning your grill into a brick oven, so pizzas and steaks are amazing. You can bake cookies and pies and bread. There is nothing that you can’t cook on this grill,” said BJ Mannix, owner of Mannix Pools and Grills. Mannix Pools has been in business for 22 years this April. His company has grown in leaps and bounds since then, much larger than he ever imagined. He owes its success to his dedicated staff who remain devoted to their customers and their needs. “We have the best group of employees in this town, and every single day, we try to provide our customers with the absolute customer service, and it has proven that these customers keep coming back,” he said.

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Six years ago, they became a Big Green Egg dealer, and their eggs have sold hotter than hotcakes. To help promote the grill, Mannix decided to start Eggfest, modeling the event after other eggfests hosted throughout the country, including the main staple event in Georgia. More than merely serving as a commercial for the signature green ceramic cooker, the Eggfest also serves as a local fundraiser, with proceeds split between the Boys and Girls Club of Polk County and Girls Inc. of Winter Haven. “Here at Mannix Pools and Grills, we absolutely love helping out with local organizations and charities. It was a big fit for our brand as well as the Big Green Egg brand,” Mannix said. “At the end of the day, we want to raise as much money for as much as we can for two great organizations in our community.” For $25, attendees can have a full day of food, fun, and live music. They can sample every food item served at the event at no further cost. All the while, they can enjoy craft beer, live musical performances, and fun-filled activities for the whole family. Especially during these uncertain times, the Eggfest is expected to receive a welcomed comeback. To help accommodate in these uncertain times, special precautions have been made to ensure public safety and health, with mask requirements, social distancing of at least

six feet, and hand sanitizer locations throughout the event. “Our expectations are for people to get out of the house,” Mannix said. “Everyone is tired of sitting at home. We want everyone to come out and join us for the day and get out of the house for fresh air and to have a good time.” Mannix loves the different food served at the event and how they all showcase the Big Green Egg’s versatility. He especially loves how far many of the barbecue teams travel to attend the event, with many of them coming from across the country from as far as California. “We love to see who travels the furthest...not just come out to enjoy the team, but the teams who come across the country to help raise money for the organizations, and the fellowship that is gained from it,” he said. “Though they may not share their secrets and recipes during the event, they will gladly write it down for you and hand it to you in a heartbeat the day of.” Demo eggs are currently on sale at a discount price. Those who purchase a demo egg can pick one up on the day of the event and attend it at no extra cost. Regular tickets are on sale for $25. The Chain Of Lake Eggfest will be held on Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be hosted at the Boys and Girls Club Citrus Center, located at 2400 Havendale Blvd NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881. For more information, visit: https:// chainoflakeseggfest.com/

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FEBRUARY/MARCH 2021

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C A L E N D A R Get Your Listing in the Calendar Email Listings to: tracey@todayandtonight.com Info must be received by the 23rd of the Month Prior to Publication. Events will be included as space allows.

Arts, Crafts, Festivals & Expos

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– Uncasked Concert at Bok. Enjoy a special flight of three craft beers from Grove Roots Brewery while enjoying a musical journey through sips and songs with Geert D’hollander. General admission is included in this package for non-members. Beer is served from 2:30-3 p.m. February Selections: Grapefruit Eyes IPA, Wakes of Grain Amber Ale, and Bob Cratchit Cookie Brown Ale. Located Bok Tower Gardens, Lk Wales. Sat, 2:303:30 pm. Cost - $20 for members, $35 for Non-members (includes general admission) www. BokTowerGardens.org

FEB 11

– Haines City Craft Beer & Wine Tasting Event. Hosted by City of Haines City. Free event to enjoy downtown. Purchase “tasting bands” for $20. Event includes live music, food trucks, beer & wine tasting, fresh market & vendors. Located Art Alley Downtown Haines City. Thurs, 5:30-8:30 pm.

FEB 12

to 14 – Annual AKC Strawberry Classic Dog Show. Brought to you by the

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Lakeland Winter Haven Kennel Club. Features special events such as Conformation, Obedience, Rally, Dock Living Fast Cat Lure Coursing, Barn Hunting and more! Come enjoy the shows and check out vendors from all over the country. Located Sun n Fun Expo, 4175 Medulla Rd, Lakeland. Free admission, Parking $5.

FEB 12

& 13 - Le Petit Lake Wales Mardi Gras. Enjoy a small taste of Mardi Gras at The Coop on Fri & Sat with live music, food, raffles and more. Live Music: Friday 6-8pm Outta Hand Band and 9pm-12am The Broke. Saturday 9pm-12am B. Haven. Masks and social distancing encouraged. Hand sanitizer and masks will be available onsite. 50/50 Raffle and Basket Raffle raising money for the Lake Wales Mardi Gras Committee's community projects. Located at The Coop, 1475 N Scenic Hwy, Babson Park. $10 cover. Fri & Sat, 6pm to midnight.

FEB 14

– For The Love Of Chocolate. Rekindle your passion for chocolate while sampling and learning how to make a simple dark chocolate syrup and add various flavors like brandy and herbs. Located Bok Tower Gardens, Lk Wales. Sun, 3-4 pm. Cost - $10 for members, $17 for Non-members. Tickets available online. www. BokTowerGardens.org

FEB 14

– Spring Bloom Tunes & Blooms with Steamin Jazz. Enjoy Valentine’s Day with a special outdoor concert on the Oval Lawn featuring the incredible music of Steamin Jazz. The concert is a co-production of Lake Wales Arts Council and Bok Tower Gardens. Located Bok Tower Gardens, Lk Wales. Sun, 3-4 pm.

Cost - $20 for members, $25 for Non-members ($30 Day of Show). Tickets available online. www. BokTowerGardens.org

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to 20 –

Collectorama. 70th show featuring coin and currency fine dealers from Florida and around the country. Collectorama also features many different neat collectibles such as paper Americana, Columbian exposition, postcards, ephemera and small antiques. Over 100 tables. Buy, Sell, Trade! Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Thurs & Fri, 10-6 pm. Sat, 10-3 pm. RPFundingCenter.com

FEB 20

– Sun n Fun Winter Car Show. Fueled by The Lakeland Corvette Club. The SUN ‘n FUN Winter Car Show will showcase more than 200 specialty vehicles that include some of the most remarkable vehicles in Central Florida. Our awards ceremony will honor the top winners at 2:30 pm. Located Sun n Fun Expo, 4175 Medulla Rd, Lakeland. Cost -$15 Adults, 12 & under free and parking is free.

FEB 20

– 8th Annual SYFY Bartow. This is a family friendly outdoor science fiction convention, which includes a huge movie/ television themed car show, food trucks, 100’s of vendors, music and lots of costumed characters. This year’s theme is Rise of the Robots. All costumes and cosplay are welcome. SYFY Bartow has a huge number of Steampunk groups that come and visit us every year, along with Star Trek, Star Wars, anime, superheroes and much more. Come join the fun! Located downtown Bartow, E Main Street. Sat, 11-6 pm. Contact Main Street Bartow for more info. Facebook. com/syfybartow

to 14 – Florida Strawberry Festival. Offering fresh strawberries, newly created foods, headline entertainment, rides, agriculture, artwork and exhibitors and crafts along with free acts throughout the eleven day celebration, the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City is a must see annual event. The Festival grounds are alcohol-free. Located in Plant City.

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& 7 – 50th Annual Bloomin’ Arts Show. A highlight of the year in Bartow. Volunteers from community businesses and organizations plan and work for months to bring this event to the city. Artists gather from all over the country to compete for top prizes and sell their artwork. In conjunction with the main art event, there is also a quilt display in the beautiful Polk Historical Museum, a flower show, car show and a display of student art. Sat & Sun. Downtown Bartow E Main Street.

MAR 13

– 19th Annual Spring Obsession. Lakeland’s premier garden event in Lakeland. 60+vendors: plants, orchids, food, music, expert speakers and more! This year will be our first year at Lake Crago. A celebration of garden, art and music featuring local and regional nurseries, garden exhibitors and art for and about the garden. A perfect way to spend a Saturday in the spring. NEW location: Lake Crago, 525 Lk Crago Dr, Lakeland. Sat, 8-3 pm. www. SpringObsession.org

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& 21 – 15th Annual Lakeland VW Classic. This Event will have Air & Water Cooled Volkswagens, New & Used Parts, Dealer Displays, VW Toys, Collectables, Cash Prizes, Games for the children, Live Band, (DJ) Great Jack Flash, FREE Camping, Over $5000.00 in Door Prizes and Great Food! Family Friendly Event. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sat & Sun, Gates open at 6 am. Cost - $5 Adults; 12 & under FREE. RPFundingCenter. com and LakelandVWClassic.com for more info.

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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.

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& 20 – 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.

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

Concerts & Theatre

Charity Events & Golf Tournaments

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

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to MAR 28 – Avenue Q. The laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad

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– 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 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.

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FEB 26

– 9th Annual Light Up The Night 5K. Hosted by the Junior League of Greater Winter Haven. Run, walk, jog or glow! Run – Fun – Music – Food Trucks. Located Downtown Winter Haven. Fri, race starts at 7 pm. For more info: www. JLGWH.com To register for the race: www.Active.com

Sports

FEB 5

– Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships. Located RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 8 pm. For tickets and more info, RPFundingCenter.com

FEB 19

– Florida Tropics vs San Diego Sockers. Indoor soccer. Masks required. Located RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 7 pm. RPFundingCenter.com

FEB 21

– Florida Tropics vs Ontario Fury. Indoor soccer. Masks required. Located RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sun, 4 pm. RPFundingCenter.com

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TUESDAY, FEB 23 LUBECK (Apple Lounge, WH)

WEDNESDAY, FEB 24

FEBRUARY/MARCH/APRIL 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.

TUESDAY, FEB 2 FOLEY & BURNS (Apple Lounge, WH) MICKENZIE PEISHER (Out-n-About Bar, DUN)

WEDNESDAY, FEB 3 PRESS PLAY (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) MARK MILBURN (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) 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) MELISSA LEE ZENKER (Swan Brewing, LKD) RANDY GOIN (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) JASON JOSEPH (The Pink Piano, LKD) ANDREW PERCOCO (Lakeland Loft, LKD)

FRIDAY, FEB 5

HANNAH HARPER (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) EKLECTIK HAZE (Apple Lounge, WH) RED HEADED STEPCHILD (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) THEO MOON (1845 Tap House, DVPT) STEVE HOGIE DUO (Brew Hub, LKD) RYAN MCVEIGH (Federal Bar, LKD) LARRY ALBRITTON (The Twisted Prop, WH) SOUTHBOUND (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) NINA AND THE BUFFALO RIDERS (The Pink Piano, LKD) LIVE HART (The Brass Tap, LKD) B & B JAZZ TRIO (Lakeland Loft, LKD) MELISSA LEE ZENKER (Keel & Curley Winery, PL CTY)

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SATURDAY, FEB 6 TONY KNIGHT 3p/ APRIL BROWN 7p (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) RAMBLIN ROSE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) BLAKE FREE (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) JOE REID (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) PROPER WEDNESDAY (The Yard On Mass, LKD) RYAN MCVEIGH (1845 Tap House, DVPT) LUIS REXACH (Brew Hub, LKD) MARK MILBURN 1p/ WONDERLAND 8p (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) RICK GRAHAM (Federal Bar, LKD) T. MIKE & DUKE (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) MANNY PATINO TRIO (Lakeland Loft, LKD)

SUNDAY, FEB 7 ACOUSTIC DOSE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) LUBECK (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) AGGIE ROAD (The Twisted Prop, WH) DIESEL DAISY (Out-n-About Bar, DUN)

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) GABRIEL KNOWS EVERYTHING (The Pink Piano, LKD) ANDREW PERCOCO (Lakeland Loft, LKD)

FRIDAY, FEB 12

FREE WHISKEY BAND (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) ALMOST THERE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) FOLEY & BURNS (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) JEZABELLE (Apple Lounge, WH) TEEZHER (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) BILLY & RICH DUO (Federal Bar, LKD)

BEN CRANE (1845 Tap House, DVPT) STRAITJACKET SMILE (Leo’s Live/Ybor Cigar, LKD) BRADEN CRAWFORD (The Twisted Prop, WH) NOAN PARTLY (The Pink Piano, LKD) JUSTIN LAYMAN (The Brass Tap, LKD) PAUL BUTCHER TRIO (Lakeland Loft, LKD)

SATURDAY, FEB 13 BLIND AMBITION 3p/ JOSH BLEVINS 7p (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) TEEZHER (Old Man Frank’s, WH) RAISIN’ CAIN (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) HARD CANDY (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) MICAH SHANE (Federal Bar, LKD) B. HAVEN (The Coop, BAB PK) SHANE MEADE & SEAN SHUFFLER (Brew Hub, LKD) JONATHAN KAUFMAN TRIO (Lakeland Loft, LKD)

SUNDAY, FEB 14 STEAMIN JAZZ (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) SKIP FRYE 2p/ SOUTHERN BLEND 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

TUESDAY, FEB 16 TRAVIS WILLIAMS (Apple Lounge, WH)

WEDNESDAY, FEB 17 SARAH SUNSHINE (The Pink Piano, LKD) JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) JADE & DUKE (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)

THURSDAY, FEB 18 MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) TONY KNIGHT (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) ANDREW PERCOCO (Lakeland Loft, LKD)

FRIDAY, FEB 19

TEEZHER (Eggfest/Boys & Girls Club, WH) SOMEDAY HONEY DUO (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) JOSH BLEVINS (Old Man Frank’s, WH) BLUE COLLAR BAND (Apple Lounge, WH) RUNNING RECKLESS (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) CRYSTAL DAGGER (1845 Tap House, DVPT) SKIP & NANCY FRYE (Federal Bar, LKD) T. MIKE & DUKE (Twisted Prop, WH) SARAH SUNSHINE wsg NINA AND THE BUFFALO RIDERS (The Pink Piano, LKD) PROPER WEDNESDAY (The Florida Brewery, ADL) MELISSA LEE ZENKER (Duke’s Brewhouse, PL CTY) MANNY PATINO TRIO (Lakeland Loft, LKD)

SATURDAY, FEB 20 TONY KNIGHT 3p/ B. HAVEN 7p (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) BLACK-EYED SOOZIE 11a/ JILL’S CASHBOX (Eggfest/Boys & Girls Club, WH) HARLEQUIN (Old Man Frank’s, WH) PROPER WEDNESDAY (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) JOSH BLEVINS BAND (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) DAVID SMITH (Brew Hub, LKD) TYLER ROBINSON (Federal Bar, LKD) RED HOT ROOSTER (Camp Mack, LW) DERIC C. FEACHER “THE VOICE” & GUESTS (Chain of Lakes Stadium, WH) JEVON FALCON DUO (Lakeland Loft, LKD) SOUTHBOUND75 (Keel & Curley Winery, PL CTY)

SUNDAY, FEB 21 THE BROKE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) TEEZHER

(Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) B. HAVEN

(Twisted Prop, WH) WONDERLAND

(Caribbean Bay, WH) MELISSA LEE ZENKER (Keel & Curley Winery, PL CTY)

SARAH SUNSHINE (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) BROOKE CRAMER (The Pink Piano, LKD) ANDREW PERCOCO (Lakeland Loft, LKD)

FRIDAY, FEB 26

ACOUSTIC DOSE (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) AGGIE ROAD wsg JOEY FOLEY (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) THE BROKE (Apple Lounge, WH) MIC DROP (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) HEATHER DESANCTIS (1845 Tap House, DVPT) GOOD STUFF BAND (Federal Bar, LKD) MELISSA LEE ZENKER (Union Hall, LKD) ANDREW PERCOCO DUO (Lakeland Loft, LKD) KIRSTIE KRAUS (Keel & Curley Winery, PL CTY)

SATURDAY, FEB 27

DIESEL DAISY 3p/ TEEZHER 7p (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) ACOUSTIC DOSE 2p/ POLK COUNTY PORCH PICKERS 7p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) JEZABELLE (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) RYAN MCVEIGH (1845 Tap House, DVPT) KIM LOVERING & SCREAMIN’ DAVE (Brew Hub, LKD) JOSHUA (The Brass Tap, LKD) TREY CROSS TRIO (Lakeland Loft, LKD) BITTERSWEET (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH)

SUNDAY, FEB 28

T. MIKE & DUKE (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) FREE WHISKEY 2p/ RED HOT ROOSTER 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) ONE EYED JACK (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) MELISSA LEE ZENKER (Duke’s Brewhouse, LKD) SOUTHBOUND75 (Keel & Curley Winery, PL CTY)

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WEDNESDAY, MAR 3 SARAH SUNSHINE (The Pink Piano, LKD)

THURSDAY, MAR 4 MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) JOHN FRINZI (Swan Brewing, LKD) DON JUCEAM 10:30a/ MIKE WALKER 12:30, 2:30, 4:30p/WHAT REMAINS 6p (FL Strawberry Fest, PL CTY)

FRIDAY, MAR 5

PICKUP ARTISTS (Old Man Frank’s, WH) NEAL AND PREY (The Pink Piano, LKD) MELISSA LEE ZENKER (Keel & Curley Winery, PL CTY) MIKE WALKER 12:30, 2:30, 4:30p/SOUTHBOUND 6p (FL Strawberry Fest, PL CTY)

RAISIN' CAIN

SATURDAY, MAR 6 SKIP FRYE 2p/ BLAKE FREE BAND 7p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) JUSTIN LAYMAN (The Brass Tap, LKD) MIKE WALKER 12:30, 2:30, 4:30p/SICK HOT 6p (FL Strawberry Fest, PL CTY)

SUNDAY, MAR 7

OAKLEE MUSIC (Old Man Frank’s, WH) MELISSA LEE ZENKER (Duke’s Brewhouse, WH) MIKE WALKER 12:30, 2:30, 4:30p/“ACE” JACKSON AND THE JUMP KINGS 6p (FL Strawberry Fest, PL CTY)

MONDAY, MAR 8

MIKE WALKER 12:30, 2:30, 4:30p/VALLEY’S END 6p (FL Strawberry Fest, PL CTY)

TUESDAY, MAR 9

MIKE WALKER 12:30, 2:30, 4:30p/HEANON MUSIC 6p (FL Strawberry Fest, PL CTY)

WEDNESDAY, MAR 10 SARAH SUNSHINE (The Pink Piano, LKD) MIKE WALKER 12:30, 2:30, 4:30p/OXFORD NOLAND 6p (FL Strawberry Fest, PL CTY)

THURSDAY, MAR 11

MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) PHANTASTIQUE (The Pink Piano, LKD) JIMMY MAZZ 10:30a/ MIKE WALKER 12:30p, 2:30p, 4:30p/BITS OF GRASS 6p (FL Strawberry Fest, PL CTY)

FRIDAY, MAR 12

DANIELA SOLEDADE & NATE NAJAR (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) TEEZHER (Old Man Frank’s, WH) BLAKE FREE (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) SIXX L SIXX (Swan Brewing, LKD) RYAN MCVEIGH (1845 Tap House, DVPT) MIKE WALKER 12:30, 2:30, 4:30p/THE DESCENDANTS 6p (FL Strawberry Fest, PL CTY)

SATURDAY, MAR 13 SOUTHERN BLEND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) SOUTHBOUND75 (Duke’s Brewhouse, LKD) PROPER WEDNESDAY (The Yard On Mass, LKD) JEFF VITOLO & THE QUARTER MILE REBELS (Out-n-About Bar , DUN) THE NY ROCKABILLY ROCKETS (Ramon Theatre, FRSTPF) MIKE WALKER 12:30, 2:30, 4:30p/UNPAINTED SOULS 6p (FL Strawberry Fest, PL CTY)

7 BRIDGES; EAGLES TRIBUTE (Polk Theatre, LKD)

FRIDAY, MAR 19

ALMOST THERE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) WONDERLAND (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) BILLY DICKERSON (Federal Bar, LKD) AARON POUNCEY (1845 Tap House, DVPT) THE HILLBENDERS (Lk Ashton Clubhouse, LW)

SATURDAY, MAR 20 JOSH BLEVINS (Old Man Frank’s, WH) JOE REID (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) RYAN MCVEIGH (1845 Tap House, DVPT) JEFF VITOLO & THE QUARTER MILE REBELS (Duke’s Brewhouse, LKD) SOUTHBOUND75 (Keel & Curley Winery, PL CTY)

SUNDAY, MAR 21

FRIDAY, MAR 26

PAUL GAVIN QUARTET wsg JAMES SUGGS (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) RED HOT ROOSTER (Old Man Frank’s, WH) SOUTHBOUND (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) MELISSA LEE ZENKER (The Yard On Mass, LKD) BEN CRANE (1845 Tap House, DVPT)

SATURDAY, MAR 27 BLAKE FREE BAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) PROPER WEDNESDAY (Swan Brewing, LKD)

SUNDAY, MAR 28 SKIP FRYE 2p/ PICKUP ARTISTS 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) MELISSA LEE ZENKER (Duke’s Brewhouse, LKD)

WEDNESDAY, MAR 31 SARAH SUNSHINE (The Pink Piano, LKD)

THE BROKE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) MIKE WALKER 12:30p/2:30p (FL Strawberry Fest, PL CTY)

FREE WHISKEY (Old Man Frank’s, WH) LAURA THURSTON (Swan Brewing, LKD) TREZZ HOMBRES (Theatre Winter Haven, WH) MELISSA LEE ZENKER (Keel & Curley Winery, PL CTY)

WEDNESDAY, MAR 17

WEDNESDAY, MAR 24

FRIDAY, APR 2

SARAH SUNSHINE (The Pink Piano, LKD)

THURSDAY, MAR 18

THURSDAY, MAR 25

SUNDAY, MAR 14

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

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

THURSDAY, APR 1 MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC)

ACOUSTIC DOSE 6p/ALMOST THERE 8p/TITANS OF ROCK 10p (Rockin on the River/FFA Train CTR, HC) BLIND SIGHTED (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) MELISSA LEE ZENKER (Keel & Curley Winery, PL CTY)

SATURDAY, APR 3

HARD CANDY (Old Man Frank’s, WH) POLK COUNTY PORCH PICKERS 12p/ SEVENTY7 2p/KAT & THE DAWGS 4p/ BLACKWATER 6p/ NATHAN BALDWIN BAND 10p (Rockin on the River/FFA Train CTR, HC) RUNNING RECKLESS (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH)

SUNDAY, APR 4 ACOUSTIC DOSE (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

FRIDAY, APR 9

GARY MULE DEER (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) JOE REID (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) RYAN MCVEIGH (1845 Tap House, DVPT)

FRIDAY, APR 16

THE CONSPIRACY BAND (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH)

SUNDAY, APR 18 ALMOST THERE (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

FRIDAY, APR 23

REV BARRY & THE FUNK (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) TEEZHER (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

SATURDAY, APR 24 SPANKIN SADIE (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

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This Has Gone Too Far! On Jan. 6, 2021, hundreds of protesters descended upon Washington, D.C. Their protest devolved into a violent mob and breached the U.S. Capitol. They stormed both chambers of Congress. They carried guns and wore tactical gear. Some brought zip ties, handcuffs, and bombs. They broke windows. They erected gallows. They took down the American flag and hoisted a Trump flag. Nearly five people died that day, and hundreds have since been arrested. This wasn’t a protest. This was the most direct attack on our Capitol since 1814. This was an insurrection. This was an attempted coup by farright militias and white supremacists. Let’s be clear about who’s to blame.

These people were incited by our former president, Donald Trump. They were his followers. They arrived to show him their support. They wore his red hats. They carried his flag. They were whipped into a frenzy by his speech, and they had been fomenting with hate by his rhetoric and conspiracy theories ever since he took office. During his speech earlier that day, he told them they were “going to walk down to the Capitol” to “fight like hell” because otherwise “you’re not going to have a country anymore.” Afterward, Trump tweeted: “These are the things and events that happen when…great patriots…have been badly & unfairly treated for so

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long.” That’s why they stormed the Capitol. That’s why they desecrated a national landmark, destroyed property, and nearly took lives. Because their “dear leader” lost the election. Let’s get one thing straight: there was no voter fraud. No evidence was found by any level of our government. None! Not by state officials. Not by the attorney general. Not even by the Supreme Court, with three of the justices appointed by Trump himself. He lost fair and square, and he and his supporters threw a tantrum over it. Worse is how law enforcement reacted. Capitol security did little to nothing to quell the violence committed by armed thugs. In fact, officers opened gates for protesters and even posed for selfies with them. Meanwhile, at last year’s Black Lives Matter protests, the National Guard was deployed to stand guard at the Lincoln Memorial, ready to unleash lethal force on otherwise peaceful protests. The difference, literally, is black-and-white: if you protest police injustice, you get tear gassed; if you attempt a violent coup over a fair election, you get a selfie! Ever since the election, and especially following this chaos, politicians have called for “healing” and “unity.” They have urged Americans to

“reach across the aisle” and “heal the divide.” Sure. Under normal circumstances, Americans should set aside their political differences and work together for the greater good of the country. These are not normal circumstances! This was a violent coup attempt, attended by white supremacists and fascists, instigated by far-right militias and domestic terrorists, and organized to overthrow the decision of a lawful democratic process. Worse, there are still people who still support Trump, even after his words and actions provoked such an attack. This is no longer a difference of politics. This is a difference of morals. Trump did not cross a line that day. He crossed that line long ago. After violating so many norms, he traveled so far across that line you’d need a supersonic jet to reach him. As for the rest of us, we Americans should stand together, but not with the likes of Trump. We need to stand together against lies and conspiracies, against fear and hatred. Because as another president once said: either you are with us or you are with the terrorists. 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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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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1. Who wrote and sang about “Kodachrome”? 2. What was the first single released by David Bowie? 3. Where did Lynyrd Skynyrd get its name? 4. Which artist was called “Little Miss Dynamite?” 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “You’re looking kinda lonely, girl, Would you like someone new to talk to? Ah-yeah, alright, I’m feeling kinda lonely too.”

Jones. 3. They named themselves after a strict high-school gym teacher, Leonard Skinner, who didn’t like boys to have long hair. Tired of being hassled over his hair, band member Gary Rossington had dropped out of school. 4. Brenda Lee, who stood only 4-foot-9. She used to go to a local store where she would sing for money or candy -- before she was even 3 years old. By the age of 10, Brenda was the breadwinner for her family. 5. “Sharing the Night Together,” originally recorded by Lenny LeBlanc and then Arthur Alexander in 1976. But it was Dr. Hook who sent the song up the charts internationally in 1978.

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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? ANSWERS 4. Which artist had his only No. 1 hit 1. Paul Simon, in his 1973 hit. Kodachrome “Rock was one of theYour first types Baby”? with of color film. 2. Jane,” in 1964. It wassong cred5.“LizaName the that contains this ited to Davie Jones with the KingBees. Bowie “There, was born David Robert lyric: like a dream, this wonderful night, I gazed at the grotto growth -- meaning your sneaks will aglow in the light.” be really stinky. • “To get sheets and towels to dry Answers faster, try adding a tennis ball to the It bounces around inside while 1. The Flirtations,dryer. incycle1968. the is going, and breaks up large items that tend to crumple into a • “If have a bunch ofClown picture 2.youInsane Posse, in 1997. At ball.” -- C.L. in Illinois frames that don’t match or ones that the last Disney objected to are nicked or have minute, small cosmetic • When you get near the end of a roll damages, just paint them. Choose a the graphic nature of the lyrics. Just matching color for all, and you have a of paper towels, save it to put in your Pull together a kit to keep in the collection.” -- T.L. in Florida weeks earlier, the car. Southern Baptist car with the following items: a small bottle of glass cleaner, aboycott squeeze bot• Kitchen tip: You can slice mush- threatened Convention had to tle of water, some wet wipes and the rooms in an egg slicer. roll of paper towels. will Disney businesses shortbecause ofYouGay always be ready for a quick on-the• If your sneakers are smelly, try Days at Disneyland. road cleanup. this: Stick a sheet of fabric softener in each Let them set overnight, 3. one. Inez and Charlie Foxx, the song• The kitchen and the bathroom are and most of them time, the smell will the Carly worst places Simon in the house to and store writers, inOf1963, be gone by morning. course, youand medicines and vitamins. Humidity should rotate your tennies to help James Taylor in 1974. and heat can damage the properties them “breathe,” since wearing your shoes after day can foster bacteria of the 4.dayGeorge McCrae, incompounds. 1974. McCrae EXPECTonly MORE... GET MORE... WE DELIVER! not had a No. 1 hit, but it also netted 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

ATHENA

Athena is a white and black female Domestic Medium Hair mix. She is approximately 1 year old. She should not be allowed outside. Athena is very shy until she knows you then, she is a little love bug she enjoys being with you and will talk your head off if you don't pay her enough attention. She likes to be brushed and petted.

MARLEY

Marley is a black and white female Terrier mix. She is approximately 2 years old. Marley is a super sweet dog that loves meeting new people. She is house-trained but does have an occasional accident. Marley loves going for walks but may pull on the leash. She enjoys car rides very much and will stick her head out the window.

TOGO

Togo is a white and grey male Siberian Husky. He was born on Friday, January 10, 2020 and is 1 year old. Togo is a super friendly dog with lots of energy! He loves to play fetch and go for walks/ runs. He does best when walked with a harness. Togo is a sweet and loyal boy that loves to love you. He likes other dogs and has been around older children.

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.

Veterinarian of the Month Dr. Vargas received her DVM from Tuskegee University in 1994. In 1996, she established her AAHA accredited Orchid Springs Animal Hospital in Winter Haven, FL. In 2009, she began her studies at Chi Institute, eventually garnering certifications in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Food therapy and Tui Na. She is also a fellow of the American Academy of Veterinary Acupunture. Dr. Vargas is pursuing her Master’s Degree in TCVM at Chi Institute, where she works as a Teacher Assistant and as a Lecturer for the Chi Latin America. She has also worked as a consultant for Disney Animal Kingdom. Dr. Vargas is also a Certified Veterinary Journalist and a prolific author of both scientific and motivational articles. Dr. Vargas has lectured at the World TCVM Congress (2015, 2016, 2017), AAVA Conference (2017), AVMA (2011), and the CbVMA (2017). She is a guest blogger for www. allthingshealing.com and a writer for Woman to Woman magazine and the Lakeland Ledger newspaper. Last year she contributed a chapter for Jack Canfield’s Amazon Best seller book “The Soul of Success”. She served as an AVMA Spokesperson for Hispanic market and has recorded many PSA’s and radio interviews promoting responsible

pet ownership. Her love for Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine manifested in her book: Alt-Vet: The Revolutionary Pet Care and Longevity Solution. Her passion for helping animals and her voluntarism has awarded her state and national recognition including the Purina National Pet Care Award, Bay News 9 Medical Hero Award, and The FVMA Gold Award. She was honored by the American Veterinary Foundation as “America’s Favorite Veterinarian” in 2015. She lives in sunny Winter Haven, Florida, with her husband, two daughters and a menagerie of pets. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Dr. Vargas loves the community of Winter Haven and she is involved in a number of local organizations, including: Ridge Veterinary Medical Society where she was the 2008-2009 president Junior League of Greater Winter Haven Board Humane Society of Polk County Board Women’s Resource Center and Girls, Inc.

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PUNKIN

Punkin is an orange female Domestic Medium Hair mix. She is approximately 4 months old. Punkin was found at the gate in a carrier with her litter mates one morning when we came to work. She is a rambunctious kitty and loves to get into trouble. Punkin loves to hangout on cat trees and enjoys getting her wet food treat every morning.

BARS&PUBS *Please note due to the COVID19 virus, some businesses may be at limited capacity. Please check Facebook pages to confirm business schedules. Call your favorite bar For more information!

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

HAINES CITY

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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We’re all starting to slowly ease back former home,homemade work and I’ve into beenour busy making social routines chicken stock in my slow cooker and guided by new using the flavorful broth as a base for health and safeseveral belly-warming bowls of soup. ty restrictions. Many us alsoexploring new soup I’ve alsoof enjoyed are dealing with recipes, starting with a unique new new challenges to cookbook. our family bud“SOUPified: Inspired by get and loss Soups of income. If your Your Favorite Dishes” contains 31 pantry and freezerrecipes -- one for cozy, comforting are stocked with every day of Created by canned or January. froMichele Di Pietro, zen goods, you it transforms supcanrecipes add seasonal per into soups. “SOUPified” fresh produce to was released to coincide and celecreate new, budbrate NationalvariSoup Month, as well get-friendly asations inspire during another seaon readers your favorite family recipes. are someinways to “shop” in sonHere of sheltering place. your or consultant freezer to cook Chef,pantry culinary and up simple meals with a seasonal twist rising social media star (50k with a that everyone will enjoy! bullet), Di Pietro didn’t setorout to Choose new, interesting favorite vegetables from aresponse local farmer’s marcreate the perfect to another ket to add to your recipes. Vegetables snowy pandemic winter season, but have lots of nutrients and fiber to that’s she did with her help precisely you feel what full. Have vegetables washed, new book.cut and ready in the refrigerator to addread to meals or eat good as snacks. “I once that every soup Select from a variety of healthy tells a story,” says.get “Sobored true! foods so thatMichele you don’t “These soups were born out of the with the same meals. Try sandwich wraps with meat and fresh veggies quarantine period of the COVID-19 inside, and a combination of fresh pandemic, when I spent countless and canned fruits for sweetness and days being cooped up in a one-bednutrition. room New apartment with Enjoy theYork foodsCity of summer — bluestrawberries, waternoberries, outdoor space and peaches, a lot of extra melons andhands. fresh garden veggies are time on my I needed to focus always a treat. If you eat produce while onit’s something in season, itpositive, typicallychallenging costs less and and delicious,” said.family “I began it tastes better, she so your will by be more likely to eat it and enjoy it. transforming a handful of favorite Thisinto flavorful dinner recipe--forthings Creamy dishes soup versions Veggie Tortellini and Fruit Salad With that were nourishing, andway Spiced Syrup for desserthearty is an easy spoonable while still keeping the to combine--fresh produce with groceries true essence of the dishes intact, or, in my parlance, I SOUPifed them. My desire soon grew into a full cookbook of SOUPifed recipes, which has never been done before.” Recipes include SOUPified versions of Eggplant Parm, Lasagna, Shrimp Scampi, Philly Cheesesteak, Clams Casino, Chinese Egg Roll and one of my favorite suppers, Chicken Marsala in “Soupified” form. Portions are generous, and each recipe is scaled to feed either 4 to 6 or 6 to 8 hungry diners, yielding multiple meals in some instances, or freezer

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combined. 6. Cover pot and bring mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Simmer, partially covered, until celery is soft and chicken is fully cooked (if using the seared chicken breasts, about 15 minutes). 7. Reduce heat to low. Then, whisk in cream and cook for another 3 minutes while stirring. Stir in the cooked egg noodles or rice, if desired. Remove the soup from the heat and serve immediately. Makes 6-8 servings.

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from their corporeal bodies.” • The world’s largest recorded snowflake measured 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick. • Similar to how human babies suck their thumbs for comfort, baby elephants suck on their trunks. • In the Middle Ages, a man’s wealth was measured by his stockpile of pepper. • A 639-year performance by an automated organ, based on avant-garde composer John Cage’s “As Slow as Possible,” started in September 2001 and is still running at St. Buchard Church in Germany. Progressing so slowly that visitors have to wait months for a chord change, it is scheduled to conclude in 2640. • Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin brought a chalice, bread and wine to the moon to take communion. FEBRUARY 2021 21

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UPCOMING EVENTS FLORIDA TALKS SPRING SPEAKER SERIES THE GREEN BOOK BY CHERYL HOWARD FEBRUARY 18 @ 6 PM SCRIBBLING WOMEN IN FLORIDA BY BETTY JEAN STEINSHOUER MARCH 11 AT 6 PM HIDDEN HISTORY OF FLORIDA BY JAMES CLARK APRIL 8 AT 6 PM DOWNTOWN LAKE WALES HISTORY WALKING TOUR FEBRUARY 6 MARCH 6 APRIL 3 MUSEUM NON-FICTION BOOK CLUB 4TH WED OF THE MONTH JAN - EDUCATED BY TARA WESTOVER FEB - THE BLACK ROSE BY TANANARIVE DUE MARCH - THE DRESSMAKER OF KHAIR KHANA BY GAYLE TZEMACH LEMMON APRIL - RIVER OF THE GOLDEN IBIS BY GLORIDA JAHODA

AN ORIGINAL EXHIBIT BY THE LAKE WALES HISTORY MUSEUM Celebrating 45 years of collecting images and textiles that represent the community, the Lake Wales History Museum will showcase a selection of artwork by local artists and quilts from the permanent collection. Ten quilts from the 1880s to today, and seventeen works of art from Tom Freeman, Beatrice Athanas, and other artists will be on display.

PROGRAMS & EXHIBITS ARE SUPPORTED BY THE FOLLOWING:

ON DISPLAY NOW - MAY 15, 2021

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An annual rite of passage, Spring Bloom presented by AdventHealth is the most colorful time of the year as thousands of azaleas, camellias, and annuals signal a new season. The festival celebrates the majesty of Mother Nature from February 1 through April 30.

SPRING BLOOM BRUNCH IN A BAG

FEBRUARY 21 MARCH 7,21,28 APRIL 11,25 Our Brunch is a Bag is back in time for Spring Bloom presented by AdventHealth. Enjoy an all-new menu and purchase mimosas by the glass!

SPRING BLOOMS & TUNES: STEAMIN' JAZZ

FEBRUARY 14 | 6- 8:30 PM Enjoy a spectacular evening outdoor concert experience on the Oval Lawn with the Steamin' Jazz Quartet. Concert begins at 6 p.m. with a thirty minute intermission at 7pm.

CENTERSTATE BANK CONCERTS UNDER THE STARS

A partnership of the Lake Wales Arts Council and Bok Tower Gardens, enjoy amazing music, starlit nights, and the beautiful setting for a truly unique concert experience.

DANIELA SOLEDADE WITH NATE NA JAR

GARY MULE DEER

THE PAUL GAVIN QUARTET FEATURING JAMES SUGGS

REVEREND BARRY & THE FUNK

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