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­­­­­TODAY & TONIGHT MAGAZINE Volume 19 Issue 8 April 2023 8

Classic Albums Live Returns

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Mayfaire By-The-Lake

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Lakeland REALTORS® Celebrates Centennial Milestone

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Live Local Music

COLUMNS: 15

What's Rustling Jimmy's Jimmies?

Classic Albums Live Returns

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General Trivia

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Strange But True

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Now Here's A Tip

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Music Trivia

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Pets of the Month

LISTINGS: 20

Upcoming Events

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Bar & Pubs

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Live Local Music

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Restaurant Listings

As we continue move forward and learn our new way of life, we will keep doing our best to keep you up-to-date on what is happening in our county in regards to dining, events and entertainment. Please see our Facebook page and website for updates and information.

Polk County is back and is strong as ever.

Events and functions are continuing to be scheduled for us to enjoy. Please contact the venues to confirm dates and times.

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Chris Douglas Publisher/Editor

Mayfaire By-The-Lake

THE FUN & AMUSING:

EDITOR’S NOTE

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Lakeland REALTORS® Celebrates Centennial Milestone

STAFF CHRIS DOUGLAS TRACEY GREENE

PUBLISHER/EDITOR: ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER:

COLUMNS TRACEY GREENE JAMES COULTER

ERICA SMITH

EDITORIAL ERICA SMITH AMY SUMERLIN ELIZABETH MORRISEY JAMES COULTER

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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, now through April 30.

CONCERT UNDER THE STARS SERIES

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.

AN EVENING WITH THE STEELDRIVERS Friday, April 21

AN EVENING WITH TRAVELIN’ MCCOURYS Friday, April 28

SPONSORED IN PART BY

1151 TOWER BOULEVARD | LAKE WALES, FL 33853 | 863-676-1408 | BOKTOWERGARDENS.ORG

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Tanner's Lakeside Restaurant will be hosting Crawlin' On The Chain and Rockin' On The Chain.

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by James Coulter Do you love the classics like Led Zeppelin? The Police? Nirvana? Pearl Jam? Would you love to hear their best hits from their top albums performed live? Now you can with Classic Albums Live making its epic return to the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.

After being cancelled this past season, the hit concert series Classic Albums Live is returning to Lakeland with shows based on the best of the best rock albums, their songs recreated note for note and cut for cut. You’ll almost swear you’re hearing the songs being played straight from the vinyl records themselves.

Series passes are currently on sale as of Mar. 31, and single tickets go on sale Apr. 21. Season passes are $170, which includes parking and preferred seating.

Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Southern Homes and Max 98.3, Classic Albums Live is finally gracing the stages of Lakeland once again after being cancelled.

“Southern Homes saved Classic Albums,” said Tony Camarillo, Director at

RP Funding Center. “We are really excited to bring the Classic Album Series this year, primarily because it was planned to not bring it back due to some changes that will be occurring here at the venue and how we approach business.”

The RP Funding Center recently changed its business model. Originally, the Center purchased acts wholesale for their venue and provided marketing, thus taking on

THE UPCOMING SHOW LINEUP INCLUDES:

May 18: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Damn the Torpedoes, July 16: Supertramp Breakfast in America.

Aug. 27: Led Zeppelin, Physical Graffiti.

Oct. 19: Police, Synchronicity.

Dec. 15: Lithium Experience, Music of Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and more.

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the risk of bringing acts into the building an covering the costs through ticket sales, Camarillo said.

However, rather than buying and promoting shows, the RP Funding Center has since shifted its business model towards renting its venue for shows. The reason for the change has been the many difficulties the venue has experienced over the past few years, mostly due to the COVID19 pandemic.

“Some of our entertainment events over the last few years since COVID have not been as strong as in the past, so we are trying to experiment a little bit,” Camarillo explained. “We will test the waters here over the next year and see how it works for us and see if we will have any success with it.”

Another reason for the change was driven by financial decisions from the city. The building has an obligation to the city’s taxpayers, so drastic changes had to be made accordingly, which included limiting expenses and making major cuts and even layoffs.

“We devised this plan as a way for the city to keep us operating, and we have a

good five-year financial plan with changes we can set goals set by the commission,” Camarillo said. “It was a bittersweet decision, but I think in the end, we have a strong rental business, and we hope to get stronger, we are hoping to look at the bottom-line success that we can do.”

Because the RP Funding Center was no longer purchasing acts, the Classic Albums Live series was not initially going to perform. However, thanks to the sponsorship from Southern Homes and Max 98.3, the popular series will be making its return this season.

“We are continuing something that has been going on for 15-plus years here at the building, so we are excited to have them back. They are like family to us,” Camarillo said. “We have a great relationship with Classic Albums with the subscribers and local community that really gets behind this series.”

For more information about the Classic Albums Live Series, including dates, times, and prices, visit: https://rpfundingcenter.com/events-tickets/series-packages

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Citizens Bank & Trust Mayfaire by-the-

Lake is excited to reveal the Feature Poster Artist and Image for the 51st Mayfaire celebration on May 13 & 14, 2023. In a

dynamic scene by artist Alex Lanier, May-

Arts in Lakeland, Lanier has been a May-

student circling around the art festival

and we’ve enjoyed watching his artwork

remember pulling my sketchbook out and

faire participant for the past five years, evolve.”

Mayfaire by-the-Lake is one of the larg-

faire’s signature swan is reimagined as a

est and oldest outdoor art festivals in Cen-

of rocket boosters, the swan takes in famil-

as a craft fair on the library lawn in 1971,

futuristic explorer. Propelled with the help iar Lakeland sites, including the historic

Lake Mirror Promenade. This vivid pen-

and-ink-inspired digital painting encapsu-

lates Lanier’s signature travel-inspired pop surrealist style.

“We selected Alex Lanier because we

multiple times gathering inspiration. I can drawing random memories of the festival as soon as I got home,” relates Lanier.

As a freelance digital artist, Alex Lanier

tral Florida. Since its humble beginnings

has created illustrations, storyboards, and

Mayfaire by-the-Lake has grown to become

world. Lanier’s cutting-edge travel sub-

a beloved Mother’s Day weekend tradition that brings over 70,000 visitors annually to view fine art along the banks of Lake Morton.

In addition to honing his craft at Har-

concept art for iconic brands across the

jects have been displayed in art festivals

and galleries nationwide and, this May, his

work will be showcased at this year’s Mayfaire festival alongside 145 other artists.

“Getting accepted in the show multiple

wanted our feature poster image to repre-

rison locally, Lanier is an award-winning

years in a row was definitely an exciting

of Art,” explains Joy Williams, one of the

University, and works out of Tallahassee,

the Featured Poster Artist for this year’s

sent the next 50 years of the Polk Museum Mayfaire coordinators. “We fell in love

with his creativity and forward-thinking.

A graduate from Harrison School for the

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artist, who studied at Florida International Florida. Mayfaire by-the-Lake served as one of Lanier’s earliest inspirations as a

young artist. “I was a young, curious art

full circle moment but being asked to be

festival is literally a dream come true,” says Lanier. “I’m honored and I hope to inspire

the next generations of Harrison School for

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the Arts students.”

Event details and informa-

tion can be found at Mayfairebythelake.org. 51st Mayfaire Sponsors include Citizens

Bank & Trust, The Ruthvens,

Frost Law Firm, Subaru Lakeland, Southern Homes, Publix Super Markets Charities,

Friends of Mayfaire, the City of Lakeland, LKLD Arts Mayor’s Council of the Arts, and Culture Builds Florida.

About the Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College The Polk Museum of Art

at Florida Southern College

is a not-for-profit, academic

and community museum that

seeks to enhance lives through inspirational and engaging

art experiences for all. It is the largest and only nationally

accredited visual arts organi-

zation in Polk County and the only Smithsonian Affiliate art

museum in Central Florida. In Summer 2023, the Museum is

set to begin construction on an $8 million expansion and renovation project, adding more

than 14,000 sq. ft. of education

and exhibition space, including six new galleries, as well as

multi-functional classroom and event spaces, with project completion in Fall 2024. The Museum’s hours are Tuesdays–Sat-

urdays 10 am to 4 pm, Sunday

1 pm to 5 pm, and closed Mondays and major holidays. The facility is handicap accessible

and special needs assistance is available. Admission is free, thanks to our Strategic Part-

ners, the Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation and CORE Wealth Advisors.

Featured Poster created by Alex Lanier, 'The Future,' 2023 Mayfaire by-the-Lake Featured Artwork.

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• In 2009, six geologists were convicted of manslaughter for failing to predict a deadly earthquake in Italy.

Though exonerated, they faced high levels of shame from the general public afterward.

• Compared to average shoppers, chefs are more likely to buy generic store brands for sugar, baking soda and other common kitchen staples.

• Lacrosse descends from a version played by Native Americans in the 17th century. Matches could last several days with as many as 1,000 players per team, on a field with goals up to six miles apart. Game sticks were so treasured that they were often buried with the athletes after death.

• Thomas Edison attempted to create ghost-hunting equipment, and an assistant died while testing it.

tabase of more than 500 executed inmates’ last words, going back to the 1980s.

• Ever been annoyed by the decibel level of a rooster’s morning wakeup call? You’re not the only one who finds it loud: When the birds crow, they lean their heads back, covering their ear canal, which acts as an earplug to protect themselves from being deafened by their own vocalizations.

• After plagiarizing work for his directorial debut, actor Shia LaBeouf plagiarized a public apology from a Yahoo! answers question about ... plagiarism.

• You can buy a room on a cruise ship and live on board for an annual fee.

• The state of Texas keeps a da-

• In the 1800’s, bananas were seen by some as an “immoral fruit,” due to their shape. Fruit companies combatted this perception by issuing postcards of women eating bananas to advertise that they weren’t taboo.

1. AD SLOGANS: Which company was advertised with the slogan, “Think Outside the Bun”?

8. CURRENCY: Which former president is depicted on the U.S. $50 bill?

2. TELEVISION: Which TV show spawned the spinoff sitcom “Mama’s Family”?

9. LANGUAGE: What does the texting acronym SMH mean?

3. U.S. CITIES: In which city would you find the USS Arizona Memorial?

10. LITERATURE: Where do Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends live?

4. ANATOMY: What are the bones that make up the spine known as?

5. GEOGRAPHY: What is the lowest point in the United States?

6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the traditional material in a 40th anniversary gift?

7. MOVIES: What is the name of the tow truck in the animated movie “Cars”?

Answers 1. Taco Bell.

2. “The Carol Burnett Show” 3. Honolulu, Hawaii (Pearl Harbor).

4. Vertebrae.

5. Death Valley, California.

6. Ruby.

7. Mater.

8. Ulysses Grant.

9. Shaking my head.

10. Hundred Acre Wood.

• Measles can deplete previously acquired immune memory for up to two years in adults.

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I Exist Why am I writing this column?

The answer to that question seems obvious. I’m writing this column because, five years ago, the previous monthly columnist retired, and my editor, Chris Douglas, decided it was a good idea to make me the replacement columnist. I thought it was a good idea, too, which is why I agreed to the gig.

Ever since then, I’ve been penning this monthly column.

But that doesn’t answer the real question. Why am I writing this column?

Again, the answer seems obvious. I live in a capitalist economy that requires human beings like myself to be the only species on earth to pay to live on this planet. And because, as Homer Simpson once put it, money can be exchanged for goods and services, I work a job like this to make the money I need to buy the goods and services I require to continue existing.

But that still doesn’t answer my question. Why am I writing this column?

Well, like any good writer, I write to express my opinions. I express those opinions because I hope that they might influence other people.

If other people knew what I thought about something, perhaps I would be able to persuade them into thinking the same way, and, in doing so, change the world.

Every writer dreams of changing the world through their writing.

But, let’s be honest: it rarely happens. Unless you reach the level of notoriety like Shakespeare or Frost, you’re writing isn’t going to matter jack squat. Very few writers achieve such fame or success.

And, let’s be perfectly honest here, I’m not going to change any minds. Readers who agree with me will merely nod along to what I have to say, while readers who don’t will, at best, turn red and crumple their magazine in disgust—or, at worst, pen me an angry e-mail.

I’m not changing any minds. I know my place. I’m just a columnist for a local magazine that lists upcoming public events and advertises local bars and eateries. It’s a good magazine, by all means. (Hi, Chris!) But it’s not like Joe Biden or Ron DeSantis is going to pick up a copy anytime soon, read what I have to say, and allow my opinions to influence their legislation. (Then again, do politicians even care what columnists even have to say? I doubt it!)

So, I have to ask: why am I writing this column?

I guess the real answer is—because I’m going to die!

Oh, not anytime soon. But I will die. Someday. Eventually. I will pass from this mortal life. My body will decompose in the planet’s crust.

And centuries from now, any remnants of myself will be long gone save for perhaps a lone tombstone.

I will die, and so will everyone else I know. Soon, there will be nobody who remembers who I am.

And if you don’t exist, and nobody who knew you exists, can you really say you existed? As the Good Book says, life is but a vapor, appearing briefly before being quickly snuffed out.

So that, I guess, is why I write.

I want to leave behind a record of myself and my thoughts. I want people years, centuries, even millennia from now, to discover my writing and know that I was a person who existed and who had thoughts and feelings and opinions and dreams and aspirations. Because I existed. Because I exist.

I think; therefore, I am. I write; therefore, I think, and thus, I exist.

That’s why I’m writing this column: to prove I exist.

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your questions, & share their EV-enthusiasm. Several different EV makes & models, includ-

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Arts, Crafts, Festivals & Expos

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April First Friday. Head to Downtown Lakeland on the first Friday of every month

for First Friday; new theme each month. This month is

Dog Days Downtown in Munn

every month. Come on out to Downtown Lakeland and enjoy a variety of Florida food trucks plus food trucks come together streets surrounding beautiful Munn Park. Thurs, 6-9 pm. (next events: May 11, Jun 8)

fun zone with inflatables and games, a food court with several local restaurants and vendors along with a music festival featuring Kind Villain, The Free Whiskey Band, Soul2Earth,

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Lake. Located at Lake Myrtle

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Sister Hazel.

Also featured is a “Touch-ATruck” from 11-2 pm, showcasing big trucks, utility equipment, and unique vehicles. Get to know the people that drive these vehicles and climb into the driver seat for a view of each vehicle, a great educational opportunity for kids and

Downtown Lakeland’s fabulous local restaurants & outdoor cafes as well as the Lakeland Farmers Curb Market’s wonderful weekly fresh produce, food, & crafts. Located Munn Park, Lakeland. Sat, 9-1pm. https:// driveelectricearthday.org/attend

Winter Haven. Sat, 10-4 pm.

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http://www.centralfloridaevent-

A Great Living Environment.

authors. Over 100 vendors. Pet friendly. Central Park, downtown

vendors.com/863-local-art-fest/

Food and all day fun! Enjoy a

showcasing pro talent on the

brings food trucks to Munn

crafts, live music, food, local

Tuesday of every month in

Auburndale CityFest. Music,

com (next event: May 5)

Tampa Bay Food Truck Rally

community event with arts &

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Park. Downtown shops and restaurants will be open late.

Enjoy goodies, giveaways, and discounts from local business exhibitors. Shop in the Makers Market, which features local artists and creators, and check out the Classy Car Show on Main St. First Friday is a family-friendly event held in the streets of Downtown Lakeland between Lemon Street and Oak Street along Kentucky Ave. and Main St. Downtown Lakeland,

Lakeland Food Truck Rally.

9th Annual 863 Art Fest. Free

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B.Haven, and the headliner -

Fri 6-9 pm. DowntownLKLD.

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display. This event also features

Tasty Tuesday + Tunes. Third Munn Park. 10 tastes from downtown bars, restaurants, and sweet shops. New offerings every month. Tasty Tuesdays are a super fun way to experience multiple Downtown restaurants all in one night! You get hearty sample sizes with each ticket and move from place to place at your own pace!

Tastings begin at 4:30pm and end at 9pm. Purchase your ticket package from LDDA. Tues, 4:30-9 pm. Cost - $25 for 10 tastes. (next events: May 16, Jun 20) https://ldda.square.site/

Project E.A.G.L.E. Enhancing Annual Lakes and shoreline clean up hosted by Keep Winter Haven Clean & Beautiful.

Multiple clean up locations for all ages and abilities. Enjoy environmental exhibits and live music by Hunter Smith. Please note: Clean up supplies, lunch and event t-shirt will be provided to all REGISTERED volunteers (while supplies last). Located at Lake Shipp Park, Winter Haven. Sat, 8 am-12 pm. www.

KeepWinterHavenBeautiful.org

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Craft Beer Crawl. Hosted by Main Street Winter Haven May Fourth. Come explore Historic Downtown Winter Haven while sampling specialty craft beer & bites in participating shops

adults! CityFest will also incor-

product/tasty-tuesday-tick-

porate a water sport festival,

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and businesses! Don’t forget

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downtown Winter Haven. Thurs,

new Championship Water Ski

your Star Wars attire! Located 5:30-8:30 pm. Presale Tickets

Drive Electric Earth Day

- $25, Day of $30. https://www.

11-9 pm. https://www.auburn-

Lakeland. Free family-friend-

mainstreetwh.com/event/craft-

dalefl.com/cityfest

ly event, local EV owners will

beer-crawl-2023/

Sports Park, Auburndale. Sat,

showcase their EVs, answer

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that assists those in the SNAP/

Mayfaire by-the-Lake. One of

healthy behaviors by making

Florida’s premier outdoor art

fresh, local produce more afford-

age from a Downtown Business!

customers. Stop by the Market

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festivals. Held on Mother’s Day weekend each year, Mayfaire is located on the shores of beautiful Lake Morton. Mayfaire is one of the largest and oldest outdoor art festivals in Central Florida and is on Sunshine Artist magazine’s prestigious “Best 200 Art Shows” list as number 20 in 2016. Enjoy art, entertainment, activities, music and food trucks.

Located around Lake Morton, Lakeland. Sat & Sun, 9-4 pm. http://polkmuseumofart.org/mayfaire

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Bark in the Park. Hosted by Main Street Winter Haven.

Spend your FREE Friday night shopping pet vendors, enjoying a cold beverage, and enjoying time with your favorite fourlegged friends. Bark in the Park will be held in Central and South Central Park Downtownwith favorites like the police K9 demonstration and our Annual Weiner Dog Race! Fri, 5:30-8:30 pm. https://www.mainstreetwh.com/event/bark-in-thepark-2023/

Markets, Antique Fairs & Car Shows Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb MarketSaturdays. We have an exceptional variety of local vendors who offer fresh produce, seafood, pastries, breads, desserts, local honey,

EBT program by encouraging

Big Chill band. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and grab a

TOGO dinner and adult bever-

able and accessible to SNAP

This event has a state liquor

Information Booth for more details! Located N. Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. Sat, 8 am-1 pm.

or restaurant with a to-go drink

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 am-1 pm.

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to enjoy in Munn Park while you listen to the band. Fri, 6 pm.

Concerts & Theatre

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formers representing several of our local organizations who will be competing for the best performance. The audience and a special panel of judges

Stars at Bok. Join us live on

ees will receive a gift! Located

away with the Love of Kids trophy. Also, the first 400 attend-

the Oval Lawn this April and

at Historic Polk Theatre, 121

experience amazing con-

certs from top award-winning Americana artists: Apr 21

The SteelDrivers, and Apr 28

Travelin’ McCourys. Concerts

begin at 7 pm. www.boktowergardens.org/event/concert-under-the-stars-alison-brown/

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Wales. Thurs, 4-7 pm.

some great local lip sync per-

Spring Concert Under The

Magazine’s “Greatest Albums of

Fazio mural in downtown Lk

City. The event will feature

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parking lot near the new Gillian

Foundation, and City of Haines

will help decide who will walk

Second Sunday Artisan Market. Every second Sunday of the month, enjoy a variety of Florida based businesses selling a variety of hand-made items.

Located Lakeside Village, 1479 Town Center, Lakeland, Sun, 12-5 pm. www.shoplakesidevillage.net

Lake Wales 3rd Thursday Market. The boutique market will feature a variety of produce, artisan food vendors, plants, crafts and a food truck.

This market is within walking distance of restaurants and shops. Located Stuart Ave in the

Charities, GEICO Philanthropic

CAL’s Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers “Damn The

Torpedoes”. Performed “Note for note... cut for cut,” the

Classic Albums Live Concert

Series starts off with a selec-

tion voted one of Rolling Stone All Time,” Tom Petty’s, “Damn

the Torpedoes”. Located at the Youkey Theatre, RP Funding

Center, Lakeland. Thurs, 7:30 pm. Tickets - $52, $41 plus

parking. www.RPFundingCenter. com

S FL Ave, Lakeland. Sat, 6-9 pm. For info, visit ELCPolk.org or contact Debbie Burdett at DebbieBurdett@elcpolk.org or (863) 577-2468.

APR 15 – Cutrupi Benefit Bass

Fishing Tournament. Launch from Lake Shipp ramp, Winter Haven. Weigh-in at Tanners

Lakeside, 1006 S Lk Howard

Dr, Winter Haven. Enjoy raffles, 50-50 and live entertainment

after weigh-in. Sat, Daylight to 3 pm. https://www.facebook.com/ events/3374751739414569

APR 21 14th Annual “Swing for

the Cure” Cocktail Party &

Live Auction. Hosted by the Lewis Family Cancer Fund

and the Winter Haven Hospital

Charity Events & Golf Tournaments

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Early Learning Coalition

Foundation. Online auction

Apr 14 to 21. Tickets available online for the cocktail party.

Includes heavy appetizers,

drinks, raffles and live music by Jill’s Cashbox. Located at the

Nora Mayo Hall, Winter Haven.

of Polk County’s Lip Sync

Fri, 5:30-10 pm. Tickets - $125

Friday Night Live. Friday

Battle for the Love of Kids

https://whhfoundation.org/

a few. We are part of the FAB

Night Live returns as a monthly

Show. Free family event pre-

events/lewis-family-swing-for-

(Fresh Access Bucks) program

Spring series. April features the

sented by Publix Supermarkets

the-cure/

artisans, and crafts, to name

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

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

Fireside Lounge & Billiards 43356 US Hwy 27 (863) 420-0100 Pool Hall; 7 Pro Tables Full Liquor/Hpy Hr 2-7p Live Music The Wheelhouse Bar 42637 US Hwy 27 (863) 353-6880 TVs, Pool Table Darts, Jukebox Wed & Sat, Karaoke 9p The Wheelhouse/19th Hole 102 Polo Park East (863) 424-4560 Tue & Fri, Karaoke 9p Thu, Trivia 8-10p

DUNDEE Out-n-About Bar (1/4 m north of Dundee Rd) 28390 US Hwy 27 (863) 439-1537 Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun, Live Music Wed & Sun, Karaoke Thu, Ladies Night

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

Full Liquor

HAINES CITY Amos Tavern 200 US Hwy 17 92 N (863) 422-1459 Balmoral Bar & Grill 124 Kenny Blvd (863) 588-3097 Patio Dining & Full Bar Live Music Mon, Jukebox Bingo 6-8p Tue, Trivia 6-8p Wed, Karaoke 6-9p Fri, DJ/Latin Nights 7-10p Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 902 Polk City Rd (863) 419-4848 Full Liquor Sports Bar Big Screen TVs Ducky’s Dockside Bar & Grill 1090 Shady Cove Rd E (863) 353-5295 Thu, Acoustic Jam 6p Fri, Karaoke 6p Sat & Sun, Live Music Rudy’s Liquorup Lounge 600 Ingraham Ave (863) 422-8585 Karaoke, Darts, Billiards Live Bands Happy Hour 12-7p Shady Cove Bar & Grill 7140 State Road 544 E (863) 421-6800 Full Liquor/Hpy Hr 4-7p Open Daily 12p Daily Food/Drink Specials

LAKELAND 1916 Irish Pub Cleveland Heights Golf Course 2900 Buckingham Ave (863) 834-2384 Daily, 11a-10p Thu, Ladies Night 5-9p Sat/Sun, Brunch 10-3p Food, Full Bar Ax-Caliber 204 E Orange St, Ste 102 (863) 592-3500 Tue-Wed 11a-10p/Thu-Fri 11a-11p Sat 10a-11p, Sun 10a-7p Axe Throwing, Virtual Gun Range Coffee House, Restaurant Beer & Wine Beef ‘O’ Brady’s North 1070 Wedgewood Estates Blvd (863) 853-9464 Full Liquor Sports Bar 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday 40+ HD TVs w/sports pkgs Beef ‘O’ Brady’s South 4810 S Florida Ave (863) 646-7757 Full Liquor Sports Bar 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday 40+ HD TVs w/sports pkgs The Brass Tap 1515 Town Center Dr Lakeside Village (863) 680-9994 Daily, Open at 12p Martini Wed, $5 Craft Beers, Full Bar Food, Live Music

Brewlands Bar & Billiards N. 5161 US Hwy 98 N (863) 940-2038 Smoke-Free Billiards/Sports Bar 20 Pool Tables, Dart Boards Game Room, Full Kitchen Open Daily, Full Liquor Brewlands Bar & Billiards S. 5733 S Florida Ave (863) 646-2600 Pool & Billiard Sports Hall Full Liquor Bar Open Daily Sun & Wed, S.I.N. Night Thu, Ladies Night Champs Sports Bar & Grill 6645 S Florida Ave (863) 647-5900 Open Daily, 11a-10p Daily Specials 2-10p Tue, Ladies Night 4p-cl Tue/Thu, BOGO Beer Thu, Free Trivia 8p Cob & Pen 1221 S Florida Ave (863) 937-8126 Craft Beer & Wine Full Liquor Bar Food/Light Food Decisions Grill & Bar 1621 E Edgewood Dr Suite G (863) 686-6441 Duke’s Brewhouse 4960 S Florida Ave (863) 647-9464 Wings, Sports, Spirits Live Music Frescos Bistro 132 S Kentucky Ave (863) 683-5267 Happy Hr 5-7 Monthly Pairings Great Bistro Fare Full Bar/Crafted Cocktails Gator’s Dockside Highland City 5135 S.R. 98 (863) 619-7627 Food, Full Bar Open late night

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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 Lakeland Loft 108 S Tennessee Ave (863) 210-5327 Full Liquor Jazz & Cigar Lounge Business Casual Sun –Thu Dress to Impress Fri & Sat Leo’s Live Music & Billiards (A.K.A. Ybor Cigars) 5263 S Florida Ave (863) 619-6799 Happy Hr 4-7p Darts/Pool Table/TVs Tue-Sat, Live Music Linksters Tap Room (Dntn) 209 E Main St (863) 683-7195 Daily, 12p Full Liquor Smoke Free Sports Bar Lucky’s Sports, Oyster & Tiki Bar (Orange Bowl) 4318 US Hwy 98 N (863) 858-3878 Mon, Poker 7p Wed, Poker 11a 1st/3rd Sat, Live Bands Mojo’s Wings, Burgers, Beer 1853 E Memorial Blvd (863) 583-9119 Coldest Beer in Town!

Tue, $1.50 Tacos Wed, $5/$6 Burgers Sat, .75 Bone-in Wings Sun, 1/2 Price Boneless Wings Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub 111 S Kentucky Ave (863) 686-6231 Darts, Pool Tables Live Music, Fri Paddy Wagon Irish Pub 4204 S Florida Ave (863) 937-8925 Daily, 12p Full Bar, TVs Darts, Golden Tee, Pool The Pink Piano 1015 S Florida Ave (863) 937-8885 Tue-Sat, Live Music Wine, Beer, Tapas Rec Room 202 N Massachusetts Ave (863) 213-4073 Open 4p Mon-Fri, 11a Sat & Sun Open Late Night Daily Specials, 50+ Games Wed, Ladies Night Food Trucks Fri & Sat 8p Family During Day/21+ after 9p

Revival Bar 119 S Kentucky Ave (863) 606-6090 Open 12p Daily/Smoke-Free Craft Cocktail Bar Vintage Cocktails, Beers Relaxed Seating Areas Southside Package & Lounge 1122 S Florida Ave (863) 683-4703 Happy Hr 10-7p & 12-2a; Full Liquor T A Slammers 1011 S Florida Ave (863) 682-4178 Full Liquor Nightly Specials T-Bows 33 Lounge 4106 Lakeland Hills Blvd (863) 683-1201 Happy Hr 4-6p; $2.75 Wells, $2.25 20oz Drafts Wed-Sat, Karaoke 9p Wally’s Pool Hall 1136 E Main St (863) 688-4460 Hpy Hr, Mon-Sat 11-7p Mon, 9-Ball Tourn Tue & Thu, APA 8 & 9-Ball Thu, Ladies Nite w/free pool Wild Greg’s Saloon 4951 US Hwy 98 N (863) 940-9133 Thu-Sat, 7p-2a Nightclub/Concert Venue Winner’s Circle 4215 S Florida Ave (863) 644-9464 Sun, Corn Hole Tues, Poker Wed, Ladies Night 1st Thu, Open Mic, 7-10p The Yard On Mass 802 N Massachusetts Ave (863) 333-0330 Open Daily Beer Garden, Food Trucks Full Bar, Live Music LAKE WALES Al’s Place 1530 N Scenic Hwy (863) 241-3070 Sat, $1 Days: Drafts, Sodas, Fries, Sliders, Chili Dogs Open Daily 11-4; Wed & Fri, 11-7p All Star Grill 2019 Hwy 60 E (863) 679-9689 Sports Bar Open Daily 11a-11p Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 19598 US Hwy 27 (863) 679-1975 Full Liquor Sports Bar Big Screen TVs Cherry Pocket Steak & Seafood Shak 3100 Canal Rd (863) 439-2031 Seafood, Full Liquor Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 11-4p Thu, 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.

Y’all Come Back Saloon 3230 State Rd 60 E (863) 676-5759 Taco Tues, $1 Live Music/Pool

BARS&PUBS

Fire Restaurant 325 W Central Ave (863) 875-5544 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

RIVER RANCH

Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd Street SW (863) 291-0700 Food Truck & Live Music Wed-Fri 4p, Sat-Sun 12p 3rd Wed, Night Mrkt 6-9p Craft Beer & Wine Smoke-Free

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

Harborside Restaurant 2435 7th Street SW (863) 293-7070 Daily, Hpy Hr 3-6p Mon-Thu, Early Bird 3-5:30p Waterfront Dining

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 W Central Ave (863) 229-8142 Open Mon-Sat, 4p Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 4:30-5:30p Full Menu/Full Bar Smoke-Free Barrel239 239 3rd St SW (863) 229-7740 Whiskey Bar Open Daily Drink Specials 1-4p Smoke-Free Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 300 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 293-9464 Full Liquor Sports Pub 30 Big HD TVs Mon Burger Special Central Tavern 273 W Central Ave (863) 229-5027 Open Daily 12p Full Bar/Smoke-Free Outside Patio Duke’s Brewhouse 1708 6th Street SE (863) 576-9464 Wings, Sports, Spirits Live Music

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 Laugh Out Lounge 19 3rd Street NW Wed, Thu, Sun 5-10p Fri & Sat 5-11p Comedy Club/Bar Beer/Wine FB@LaughOutLoungeWH Obscure Wine Company 276 W Central Ave (863) 268-6555 Mon-Thu 11a-10p Fri-Sat 11a-12a, Sun 11a-8p Mon, Magical Mon 11a-10p Wed, Wine Down Wed 5-8p Office Pub & Lounge 1243 1st Street S (863) 293-4767 Happy Hr 12-7 Mon & Thu, Karaoke Tue, Fri, Sat - Poker Pool Tables, Darts & Food Avail.

Old Man Frank’s

1005 S Lake Howard Dr

(863) 294-9179 Happy Hour M-F, 11-7p Daily Specials, Oyster Bar Fiesta Wed w/$1.50 Tacos Wed, Karaoke Thu-Sun, Live Music May 5, Cinco de Mayo Party Paddy Wagon Irish Pub 5535 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 875-5708 Daily, 12pm Irish Style Sports Bar Pool, Darts, Golden Tee TVs, Full Bar Past Time Lounge 1605 1st Street S (863) 293-0027 Tue, Ladies Night Darts/Pool Table 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 May 5, Cinco de Mayo Party The Social Lounge 356 3rd Street NW Sun-Thu, 12p-12a Fri, 12p-2a/Sat, 2p-2a Mon, Martinis $6 Wed-Sat, Live Music Speakeasy-style Lounge Classic/Craft Cocktails Somewhere Sports Bar 5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 324-7524 Mon-Sat, Hpy Hr 3-6p Beer Specials/Sports Packages Mon-Fri, Lunch Specials Tanner’s Lakeside 1006 S Lake Howard Dr (863) 662-5948 Happy Hr Wed-Sun, 4-6p Wed, 1/2 Price Wines Thu-Sun, Live Music Apr 21-23, Rockin’ On Chain May 5, Cinco de Mayo Party Union Taproom 245 W Central Ave, ST 102 (863) 268-4921 Hrs: Tue-Thu 4-10p, Fri & Sat 12-11p, Sun 12-7p 40 Self Pour Taps Pizza: Tue-Thu 4-cl/Fri-Sun 12-cl Wed, Trivia 7p Fri & Sat, Live Music 7-10p 1st Thu, Night Market 6-9p

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Lakeland REALTORS to Celebrate Centennial Milestone ®

Special to T&T Magazine Lakeland REALTORS® - a professional trade organization chartered by the National Association of REALTORS® who has continually served its members and community for ten decades – is poised to celebrate its 100th year in 2023.

Chartered on April 14, 1923, Lakeland REALTORS® will commemorate this centennial anniversary with a 1920’s-themed gala hosted at Bonnet Springs Park for its members.

“We are looking forward to celebrating the past 100 years - and the next 100 years - with our members,” said Lakeland REALTORS® CEO Barbara Barnes. “There is so much history to cherish, and even more great things to come for this organization as we move into the future.”

Lakeland REALTORS® will bring its celebration to the community throughout the year as well, beginning with banners on the Downtown Lakeland lamp posts.

A new initiative, 100 Acts of Service, has also been initiated to celebrate the organization’s 100th year. This program encourages and recognizes the members of Lakeland REALTORS® for engagement in and service to the Lakeland community. The initiative highlights the organization’s history of serving its community in addition to efforts to fight for private property rights, and low taxes and utility fees for residents.

“I have learned the importance of our association for not only my business and educational opportunities, but also for the support for individual homeowners’ rights as well,” said Lakeland REALTORS® Member and Immediate Past Board President Shannon Cornell.

The past 100 years have provided opportunities for Lakeland REALTORS® to make strides,

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but there is a lot to look forward to for Lakeland REALTORS® and its members as well. As the Lakeland community grows, the organization continues to look ahead at the next 100 years in service to Lakeland residents.

“This year marks our organization’s incredible achievement of 100 years of dedication to advocating for our REALTORS®’ best interests in the policy-making process for our industry,” said current Lakeland REALTORS® Board President Jana Lutz. “Lakeland REALTORS® will continue to do the necessary work of addressing our community’s concerns by being a voice at the top of the decision-making process.”

Lakeland REALTORS® is a professional trade organization chartered by the National

Association of REALTORS®. We have been serving our members and community for 100 years and continue to fight for private property rights, low taxes, keeping utility fees to a minimum and affordable housing opportunities in our area. Our leadership objectives are to unite those engaged in the recognized branches of the real estate profession for the purpose of exerting a beneficial influence upon the profession and related interests. To promote and maintain high standards of conduct in the real estate profession as expressed in the Code of Ethics of the National Association of REALTORS®.

For more information on Lakeland REALTORS®, visit www.lakelandrealtors.org; or contact Hannah Holjes at Tinsley Creative, email: hannah@tinsleycreative.com; phone: 863.583.0081.

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SATURDAY, APR 22

APRIL/MAY CONCERT CALENDAR TUESDAY, APR 4 MICKENZIE PEISHER (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

WEDNESDAY, APR 5 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) ACOUSTIC STAGE (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL)

THURSDAY, APR 6 TONY KNIGHT (Tanners Lakeside, WH) BLIND AMBITION (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) DAVID BRIMER (Cypresswood Pub, WH) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) DAN PEPIN (Swan Brewing, LKD)

FRIDAY, APR 7 SOUTH OF THE BLUES (Old Man Frank’s, WH) SOUTHERN BLEND DUO (Cypresswood Pub, WH) SMOKEPOINT (Swan Brewing, LKD) PRISON WINE wsg PATRICK HAGERMAN (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) POWERHOUSE 2.0 (Apple Lounge, WH) B. HAVEN (Ft Meade Chamber, FT MDE) GERRY WILLIAMS (Council Oak Lounge, TMP)

SATURDAY, APR 8 BLACK SATIN BAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) BITTERSWEET (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) SOUL2EARTH (Tanners Lakeside, WH)

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TMIKE & DUKE (Cypresswood Pub, WH) SG WOOD 2p/ CELTIC CONUNDRUM 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD) MANFREDI ROCKS (The Port Steak & Seafood, HC)

SUNDAY, APR 9 SOUTHERN BLEND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) KAI7EN (Tanners Lakeside, WH) JOHN FRINZI (Swan Brewing, LKD)

TUESDAY, APR 11 ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

WEDNESDAY, APR 12 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THURSDAY, APR 13 CHASE DIXON (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) DAVID BRIMER (Cypresswood Pub, WH) SG WOOD 6p (Swan Brewing, LKD) MICKENZIE PEISHER (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH)

FRIDAY, APR 14 JOSH BLEVINS (Old Man Frank’s, WH) B. HAVEN (Resort @ Canopy Oaks, LW) EKLECTIK HAZE (Cypresswood Pub, WH) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) MUNN PARK SAINTS (Swan Brewing, LKD)

BEEBS AND NIKO wsg KAT HALL AND JAYO (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) BLAKE FREE BAND (Apple Lounge, WH)

SATURDAY, APR 15 BLUE COLLAR BAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) BOBBY LONG (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) SISTER HAZEL wsgs B. HAVEN, SOUL2EARTH, FREE WHISKEY BAND (Auburndale CitYFest, ADL) SMOKIN’ THE BOSTON; RENEGADE STYX TRIB. (Ritz Theatre, WH) TONY KNIGHT (Cypresswood Pub, WH) KEN FRANZETTA (Swan Brewing, LKD) SKIP FRYE (Front Page Brewing, BTW) LIVE HART DUO (Council Oak Lounge, TMP) SHINEDOWN wsgs THREE DAYS GRACE & FROM ASHES TO NEW (Amway Center, ORL)

SUNDAY, APR 16 JIM THOMAS (Harborside, WH) FRAMING THE RED (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) ANDY SHREEVE (Cherry Pocket, LW) MICAH MADORE DUO (Hard Rock Cafe, TMP)

TUESDAY, APR 18 MICKENZIE PEISHER (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

WEDNESDAY, APR 19 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

JADE & DUKE (Eaglebrooke CC, LKD) ACOUSTIC STAGE (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) JANET JACKSON wsg LUDACRIS (Amway Center, ORL)

THURSDAY, APR 20 BOBBY JAMES (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) TONY KNIGHT (Tanners Lakeside, WH) TMIKE & DUKE (The Social Lounge, WH) DAVID BRIMER (Cypresswood Pub, WH) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL)

FRIDAY, APR 21 SOUTH OF THE BLUES (Old Man Frank’s, WH) STEELDRIVERS (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) ED BICK & MICKENZIE PEISHER, BLUEGRASS PIRATES, BRADEN CRAWFORD, BUCKET BROTHERS, NATHAN BALDWIN BAND, SUMMIT KINGS, JOSH BLEVINS BAND (Tanners Lakeside, WH) MANFREDI ROCKS (The Wheelhouse Bar, DVPT) BIG CHILL (Munn Park, LKD) RUSTY & LAURIE WRIGHT (Cypresswood Pub, WH) SPANKIN’ SADIE (Apple Lounge, WH) BREAKING BENJAMIN, FALLING IN REVERSE, THE PRETTY RECKLESS (Amalie Arena, TMP)

BLACK SATIN BAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) RED HOT ROOSTER (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) SOMETHIN’ BREWIN’, SHAWN RAHN, KOREY KETCHUM, ICONIC OPERA DUO, KENT HALL, AGGIE ROAD, POLK COUNTY PORCH PICKERS, OAKLEE, PICK-UP ARTIST, BLAKE FREE BAND, BRYAN JAMES BAND, BLACKWATER BAND (Tanners Lakeside, WH) GARTH BROOKS TRIB. (Ritz Theatre, WH) FEVER BAND (Cypresswood Pub, WH)

SUNDAY, APR 23 SPANKIN SADIE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) JIN N JUDY TAYLOR, JASON GREEN, EAST COAST CONNECTION, A CHUNKA SUMTHIN’, KAI7EN, SPANKIN’ SADIE, FREE AGENT (Tanners Lakeside, WH) JIM THOMAS (Swan Brewing, LKD) JUAN LUIS GUERRA (Amalie Arena, TMP)

TUESDAY, APR 25 ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

WEDNESDAY, APR 26 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THURSDAY APR 27 JADE & DUKE (The Social Lounge, WH) DAVID BRIMER (Cypresswood Pub, WH) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) WE THREE STRINGS (Jensen’s Corner Bar, WH) ALABAMA (Hard Rock Event Center, TMP)

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FRIDAY, APR 28 JOSH BLEVINS (Old Man Frank’s, WH) TRAVELIN’ MCCOURYS (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) OAKLEE (Tanners Lakeside, WH) B. HAVEN (Resort @ Canopy Oaks, LW) CELTIC CONUNDRUM (Swan Brewing, LKD) ANDY SHREEVE (The Wine Stable, BTW) RED HOT ROOSTER (Cypresswood Pub, WH) RED HEADED STEPCHILD (Apple Lounge, WH) JOSH BLEVIN BAND (Grills Gone Wild, DVPT) ACE JACKSON & THE JUMP KINGS (Main Street Plant City, PL CTY) ANUEL AA (Amway Center, ORL)

BLACK SATIN WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THURSDAY, MAY 4 SATURDAY, APR 29 MONKEY BONE (Tanners Lakeside, WH) JOEY FOLEY 10a/ B. HAVEN 1pm (Grills Gone Wild, DVPT) HUNTER SMITH (Project Eagle/Lk Shipp, WH) OAK HILL DRIFTERS (Swan Brewing, LKD) BLIND AMBITION (Cypresswood Pub, WH) ELLIE LEE BAND (Music Ranch, LKD) ACOUSTIC DOSE (Apple Lounge, WH)

SUNDAY, APR 30 SOUTHERN BLEND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) B. HAVEN (Tanners Lakeside, WH) NEW EDITION wsgs KEITH SWEAT, GUY AND TANK (Amalie Arena, TMP)

DAVID BRIMER (Cypresswood Pub, WH)

FRIDAY, MAY 5 KEYSOUNDSOUL (Cypresswood Pub, WH) TMIKE & DUKE (Twisted Prop, WH) RED CALLING (Leo’s Live/Ybor Cigars, LKD)

GIPSY KINGS wsg TONINO BALIARDO (Hard Rock Event Center, TMP)

FRIDAY, MAY 12 ANDY SHREEVE (Camp Margaritaville, ADL) FEVER BAND (Cypresswood Pub, WH)

SATURDAY, MAY 13

ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

SHERYL’S BREASTFEST: RUNNIN’ RECKLESS, GEORGE MORRIS & THE LARIAT BAND, WOWLIN’ HOOF, TOWNSEND BEACH, NO IDEA, BOB & DYLAN DUO, SCOTT NAUGLER, JIM & JUDY TAYLOR, FREE WHISKEY DUO, SPANKIN’ SADIE, DARRA RAQUEL MUSIC, MISS MEATY OKRA AND KEYSOUNDSOUL (Lakeland Elks Lodge, LKD) TONY KNIGHT (Cypresswood Pub, WH)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10

TUESDAY, MAY 16

JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

MICKENZIE PEISHER (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

SATURDAY, MAY 6 AC/DC TRIB. (Ritz Theatre, WH) B. HAVEN BAND (Cypresswood Pub, WH)

TUESDAY, MAY 9

THURSDAY, MAY 11

MICKENZIE PEISHER (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

DAVID BRIMER (Cypresswood Pub, WH)

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THURSDAY, MAY 18 CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: TOM PETTY (RP Funding Center, LKD) DAVID BRIMER (Cypresswood Pub, WH)

FRIDAY, MAY 19 OAK HILL DRIFTERS (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) EKLECTIK HAZE (Cypresswood Pub, WH) HANK WILLIAMS JR. wsg OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW (MidFlorida CU Amphi, TMP)

SATURDAY, MAY 20 B. HAVEN BAND (Cypresswood Pub, WH)

SUNDAY, MAY 21 ANDY SHREEVE (Cherry Pocket, LW)

TUESDAY, MAY 23 ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 WEDNESDAY, MAY 17

TUESDAY, MAY 2

THURSDAY, MAY 25

JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

DAVID BRIMER

(Cypresswood Pub, WH) STEVIE NICKS

(Amway Center, ORL)

FRIDAY, MAY 26 BLIND AMBITION

(Cypresswood Pub, WH)

SATURDAY, MAY 27 KEYSOUNDSOUL

(Grove Roots, WH) 33 YEARS 2p/ OAK HILL DRIFTERS 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD)

ACOUSTIC DOSE 12p (Apple Lounge, WH)

ACOUSTIC DOSE 6p

(Cypresswood Pub, WH)

TUESDAY, MAY 30 MICKENZIE PEISHER (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM

(Jessie’s Lounge, WH) ATTENTION BANDS & VENUES Keep us up to date.

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

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POLK COUNTY’S

RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT 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 Handdipped 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 863-8753974

HAINES CITY BALMORAL BAR & GRILL AT BALMORAL RESORT

Offering a casual dining environment complete with poolside outdoor seating, the Balmoral Bar & Grill serves up poolside lunches, afternoon drinks and evening meals. Popular among resort guests and locals alike, our poolside bar in Haines City offers a full bar with TVs and features a menu of shareable appetizers, fresh salads, delicious sandwiches, and more.

Live music also offered on the patio most Saturday nights. Check our Facebook for schedule. Bar & Grill is open to the public and is located within Balmoral Resort Florida in Haines City, minutes from Winter Haven and Davenport.

Must Try: Flatbreads and Club Sandwich.

124 Kenny Blvd, Haines City (off Hwy 27) (863) 588-3097 • BalmoralBarandGrill. com

LAKELAND BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S NORTH LAKELAND

Lakeland’s Best Family Sports Pub. 40+ HD TV’s, NFL Ticket Sundays, NCAA

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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

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.

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MISTER FISH

Family owned and operated since 1968 offering the best fish sandwich around!

Seafood, chicken and much more using only the best quality food and excellent service! Easily the best homemade food you’ll try! Hours Monday through Saturday 11am to 7pm and closed Sundays.

Must Try: Famous Fish Sandwich 715 E Palmetto St, Lakeland (863) 688-4280

LAKE WALES CRAZY FISH

Land mark eatery in Lake Wales. Fresh fish never frozen. Fun and casual atmo-

sphere. 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) 6766361

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

JAY BEES RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

Locally owned sports pub with 30 TVs and full bar. Lunch value combos MondaysFridays until 3pm. Award winning jumbo wings with famous sauces and dry rubs.

Fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, tacos and dinner entrees available.

Weekday Values: Mon. Burgers, Tues.

Tacos, Wed. Wings, Thurs. Fajitas, Fri. Surf & Turf. See ya at Beefs!

Must Try: Award Winning Wings and Burgers 300 Cypress Gardens Blvd.

We take pride in our welcoming environment, friendly service and famous burgers. Come in and check our daily lunch and dinner specials. Weekend specials.

Prime rib, frog legs, fried shrimp and catfish.

Must Try: Homemade Pies 8675 Hwy 60 East, Lake Wales 863-696-1901, Find us on Facebook

WINTER HAVEN 326 BISTRO PIZZERIA

Bistro Pizzeria shares the art of perfectly rendered simplicity. Wood burning oven, pizza by the slice, made to order specialty pizzas. Lunch & dinner menu. Warm & casual dining atmosphere.

Must Try: Classic Pizza Napoli 326 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven 863-875-4894 www.arabellas.us/bistro

APPLE LOUNGE & GRILL

#1 Happy Hour Monday-Friday 11am-7pm. $1 Taco Tuesdays! Wings, Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads, Fried Pickles, Chicken Fingers, Nachos and much more!

Open Mic Night every Tuesday. Winner of the people’s choice Wing Fling 2011 Wing Champs! Come try em’ yourself.

Must Try: Famous Wings 2803 Recker Hwy, Winter Haven 863-291-0340

ARABELLA’S

We offer the best Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, created from the freshest ingredients.

Enjoy a cocktail before or after dinner in our chic Ave Bar. At Arabellas, our dedicated service and inviting ambiance

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S

(863) 293-9464 • www.beefobradys.com

HARRY’S OLD PLACE

Serving up a large selection of fresh fish for over 27 years! Where the fish is always de-lish! Open for lunch and dinner. Great seafood menu also includes shrimp, scallops, mussels, oysters, crab legs, "fish of the day" board, steaks, chicken, pasta dishes, sandwiches, soups/chowders. Restaurant is located on the shores of Lake Ned in beautiful Winter Haven with a quaint pet friendly outdoor patio. Full bar available. Less than a mile from LEGOLAND. Kid's menu also available.

Must Try: Grouper in a Bag, the Broiled Seafood Combo and award winning Key Lime Pie! 3751 Cypress Gardens Rd., Winter Haven 863-324-0301 www.harrysoldplace.com

SOMEWHERE SPORTS BAR

Enjoy great food, great games and great times in a family-friendly atmosphere. As your sports headquarters, ESPN, NFL & MLB ticket available on 14 flat screen TV’s. Daily lunch specials Mon-Fri from 11-2 pm only $5.99. Open 7 days a week.

Appetizers, Sandwiches, Wraps, Salads, Burgers, Pizza & Wings. Full liquor with Happy Hour Mon-Sat from 3-6 pm.

Must Try: Jumbo Wings & Pizza 5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 324-7524

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BRUNO

1. Name the first single Diana Ross released after she and the Supremes broke up.

2. Who wrote and released “Your Song” in 1970?

3. Where did the ‘60s group The Marcels get their name?

4. Who released “I’ve Told Every Little Star” in 1961?

5. Name the song that contains these lyrics: “Wake up in the morning with the sunshine in your eyes, And the smell of flowers blooming fills the air.”

Answers 1. “Reach Out and Touch Somebody’s Hand,” in 1970. Ross sang the song at a concert for the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway in 2008.

2. Elton John. This was the first time John reached the Top 10 on international charts. He’d given the nod for it to be cut by Three Dog Night, but they gave him a shot instead.

3. From a hairstyle. The marcel was curls created with an early curling iron. The iron was heated on a gas stove.

4. Linda Scott. The song first appeared in 1932. Dozens of artists have covered the song, including rapper Mac Miller in 2010.

5. “Love (Can Make You Happy),” by Mercy in 1969. The song went to No. 2 on the charts, denied the top slot by a Beatles song, “Get Back.” use on ice cream. Yummy! -- R.L. in Alberta, Canada

• I purchase rotisserie chickens and use the meat for different things -- soup, casseroles, etc. I have a trick to getting the skin off. My hand strength isn’t what it used to be, and those birds are slippery. I use a paper towel to grip the skin, and pull the meat and bone right out. It works well on a raw bird too. -- L.A. in Florida • To re-whiten socks or washcloths, try boiling a pot of water and adding a sliced, juiced lemon. Soak the items for at least an hour, and then pick out the lemon and add the pot -- water and all -- to a load of wash.

• If there are crushed cookies in a pack I purchase, I set them aside in a plastic baggie in the freezer to

• If you have been cooking in the oven and have a pan that’s got cooked-on food, you can get it clean without all the scrubbing. Immediately after cooking, while the oven is still hot, add enough water to cover the bottom of the pan and a little dishsoap. Put it in the oven until the oven is cool. The residual heat will work on the stuck-on food while you are dining, and it’ll wipe right out. -- W.O. in Minnesota • When washing out stockings, add a tablespoon of vinegar to the rinse water, and they will retain their elasticity better.

• Wintergreen oil makes a lovely room freshener. Put two drops on a cotton ball and tuck it into the cushions of your couch, or hide it under a lamp pedestal ... anywhere out of the way. The scent drifts over a week or so. -- G.T. in Delaware

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Bruno is a tan male Rhodesian Ridgeback and American Bully mix.

He is approximately 2 years old.

Bruno was found tied to a pole in our parking lot on 3/7/2023. He is a sweet, quiet dog who is a little shy at first. Bruno likes to be brushed and petted. He is an affectionate dog who just likes just to be with you. Bruno loves to be your side kick.

ACE

Meet Ace! This sweet boy is our 8 month old labrador pit mix. He is a very outgoing boy who loves to make new friends whether it is people or dogs. He needs to be in a home with kids 16 years or older. Being a puppy means that Ace has a lot of energy and loves to play. He will play with any toy, loves running around, and playing in water. He is very excitable and needs some training.

HONEYCOMB

Honeycomb is a white and orange male Domestic Shorthair mix. He was born on Thursday, February 24, 2022 and is 1 year old. He is a sweet boy who is looking for his furever home. He can be a little shy at first but once he warms up is super loving. He has been around people of all ages as well as cats and dogs.

MAYA

Maya is a brown and black female Domestic Shorthair mix. She is approximately 1 year and 6 months old. This sweetheart is adjusting to her new home with us and may appear a little shy at first but she loves getting attention. She enjoys head scratches and warm blankets.

Maya is looking for a furever family that will be patient with her and give her that extra TLC she deserves.

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.

Dr. Vargas

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14TH ANNUAL

“Swing for the Cure” COCKTAIL PARTY & GOLF TOURNAMENT All proceeds from the 2023 events will go to support the Winter Haven Hospital Cassidy Cancer Center

Online Silent Auction

April 14 - April 21, 2023 Cocktail Party & Live Auction

Friday, April 21, 2023 | 5:30 pm Nora Mayo Hall 500 Third Street NW in Winter Haven

Scramble Golf Tournament

Saturday, April 22, 2023 | 9:00 am Country Club of Winter Haven 4200 Country Club Road South Since inception in 2010, the Lewis Family Cancer Fund “Swing for the Cure” fundraising efforts have raised over $668,909 to provide support to local & regional oncology facilities.

Featuring Fuzzy Zoeller Winner of ‘79 Masters, ‘84 U.S. Open, 2002 Senior PGA Championship

Cassidy The

Family

For More Information, call: Josh Lewis (863) 287-2106 WHH Foundation (863) 292-4138 whhfoundation@baycare.org facebook.com/LewisFamilyCancerFund

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