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KOREAN SHORT RIB TACOS

Preparation Instructions

FOR THE KOREAN SHORT RIBS: In a mini food processor, blend garlic and ginger until minced. Mix with soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.

Place short ribs in crockpot and pour 5 cloves Garlic sauce over ribs. Turn crock pot on low 1-1/2 whole Inches Of Ginger, Peeled heat. Cover with a lid and cook for 6-8 hours.

3/4 cups Soy Sauce Remove meat from pot, discard bones.

1/4 cups Plus 3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar Place in the fridge to chill to touch.

6 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar Meanwhile, skim fat off the top of the 2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil sauce. Place in a sauce pan and simmer 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes until thickened.

3 pounds Beef Short Ribs Once meat is cool to touch, pull apart FOR THE CUCUMBER SLAW: with your fingers. Pour about 1/2 cup of the 1/2 whole Hot House Cucumber sauce back into the meat. You may serve 1/2 whole Carrot the extra sauce on the side or discard it.

4 teaspoons Rice Vinegar 1 teaspoon Sugar FOR THE CUCUMBER SLAW: 2 pinches Salt Peel cucumber and chop into match1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes sticks. Peel carrot and shred.

Mix carrot and cucumber with rice vineFOR SERVING: gar, sugar, salt and red pepper flakes.

4 whole Tortillas Serve meat on a warm tortilla topped 2 Tablespoons Cilantro For Garnish with slaw and cilantro.

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This non-traditional, four-course dinner will feature Chef Amy’s recipes that appear in various magazines and cookbooks. Dinner will include a summer cocktail created for CK Mondavi and Family Wines, sweet treats published in Taste of Home Magazine, pastas from Simple & Delicious Magazine, and dessert from America’s Best Pies.

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Free admission offered to all mothers along with special music from the Singing Tower.

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The top 10 will be featured in our July issue.

A big shout out to all the special ladies in your life; Mother’s Day is right around the corner so it’s time to honor all those “moms” that help us through the good and bad times.

Last, Memorial Weekend is bringing up the rear so get those grills out and boats ready for family and friends. But, before drinking down that first brew, take a moment of silence to all that have come before and sacrificed so much so that we continue to live in the BEST nation in the world!

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Balmoral Resort Resort Style Living, Even For Just One Night

By Amy Sumerlin I must have driven by Balmoral in Haines City a million times since April of 2017 and really paid it no attention.

It was until recently when I started seeing friends post on Facebook about listening to live music, poolside, on Saturday nights that I decided to give it a try.

FIRST LOOK Hubby and I decided to check it out one Saturday night we heard Southerndipidity would be playing.

I’ve said for years that I take my vacations one hour at a time, and we quickly figured out that Balmoral is great for just that: As we pulled off Hwy 27—we got that vacation vibe almost immediately.

Surrounding the clubhouse – where the Bar and Grill is located – you’ll find a group of 24 townhomes.

But I later found out that those homes are just the start.

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THE RESORT “Those townhomes are the only ones in the resort,” Garrett Kenny, the Resort Developer, later explained.

Vacation homes – currently 160 of them, and that number continues to rise (by 2020, there will be 230) – comprise the rest of the resort, and here is

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the best part: Each home has its own pool.

“We are a unique vacation home resort; I am unaware of any other vacation resort like ours,” continued Kenny.

So think about it this way: You are hosting a family reunion and they want to be close to Disney.

For $280/night, the price of a nice hotel room with one king, you can rent the families coming in from Ohio a four bedroom home that sleeps 10 people and includes a two-car garage – and all of the bedrooms are master suites, so there’s no fighting about that.

The clubhouse area – which includes a water park – is just the beginning of the resort’s amenities. Sprinkled throughout out the complex you’ll find crazy golf, picnic tables, and even open playfields for the kids to run wild.

Coming in July is Stage 5 for the resort, the Sports Village, which will include fields for soccer, football, sand volleyball, and lacrosse. They will hold local and international tournaments there – they already have groups from Brazil and China scheduled.

Also on the horizon is a sports arena for basketball, other indoor sports, and even E-Sports tournaments for the gamers among us.

THE MAN BEHIND BALMORAL Garrett Kenny hails from Ireland – and still has the Irish brogue to prove it – and was a born entrepreneur.

Straight out of secondary school, he borrowed money to buy one van to start a transportation company. That expanded to two vans, which eventually became a large fleet of trucks carrying, for example, concert equipment for the biggest names in rock music, such as U2, Meatloaf and Def Leopard. Soon, that company needed warehouses – and Kenny’s venture into property management began.

By 1996, Kenny was a very busy man who wanted to find a personal vacation home in Florida to escape Ireland’s often dreary climate. He found one – but it didn’t take long for him to figure out that this could become a business, too.

When he wasn’t using the home, of course, he could rent it out – and he knew he could find other international investors who wanted to do the same.

He was right: That one home eventually became a multi-resort, multi-billion-dollar business.

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THE BAR & GRILL Hubby and I didn’t know what to expect as far as a crowd since they were having a band that night, so we got there about 6:30 – Southerndipidity was to start playing at 7:00.

We walked right up and got a great table, and the pool and water park area are just amazing.

Children’s laughter filled the air – and so you Assortment of cocktails to keep you cool at the pool. know, you too can enjoy that water park, even if you don’t stay at the resort. A Day Pass is required the-charts good—and the serving was incredibly to do so, and will run you $37 for adults and $17 generous. Our hungry was greatly subsided, too, so for children. Call ahead for availability. we also decided to share our main course, and we The outdoor bar served us up our cocktails lickpicked out a Build-A Burger ($10.25) to which we ety-split. I’ll admit to being slightly disappointed in added cheese, sautéed mushrooms, grilled peppers the limited menu – I was hungry, and I often like to and sautéed onions (the latter three were premium try a number of choices before I write an article. add-ons, which cost $1 each).

I later found out though, from Balmoral’s Robb We shared the burger while enjoying the band, Kenyon, Food and Beverage Director, that I was the sunset, and the view of the pool – and one more looking at their Sundown Menu, which they use cocktail, of course – and the result was a delightful whenever they will have bands – the limited menu evening, vacation vibe included. allows them to more quickly serve crowds.

My disappointment quickly subsided the minute FMI: Balmoral Resort, 863-588-3097,124 Kenny our cheerful server set the two appetizers we chose Blvd, Haines City. Website for restaurant: balmorto share, the Fried Mushroom Basket ($4.95) and albarandgrill.com. Website for resort: feltrimresorts.

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Go Green or Go Broke Last month, I wrote about how the GOP, despite claiming to love “job creators” and the “free market”, often tilt the market in favor of companies that actually create less jobs. This was most evident in their support of fossil fuels over renewable energy. I touched upon this topic briefly in last month’s column (https://bit.ly/2vhogUi), and I wish to expound upon it even further this month.

It’s no secret that our current President loves coal. He ran his entire campaign on it. He probably loves coal more than he loves overcooked steak with ketchup.

You could serve him a lump of coal doused in ketchup, call it a well-done steak, and he’d probably call it the best meal he’s ever eaten!

His campaign promise to bring back coal jobs allowed him to receive overwhelming support from mining communities, especially those in swing states, and undoubtedly allowed him to win the election. Since then, Trump has rolled back regulations on the coal industry with the intent of creating new jobs; yet despite this, more coal plants have shut down in his first two years than in Obama’s entire first term, as The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports.

Despite Trump’s promise to bring back coal, according to figures from the Washington Post, the coal industry still employs fewer people than businesses like Arby’s, Dollar General, and JCPenney’s.

(JCPenney’s is still around? Huh. Go figure!) This decline isn’t just happening in America. Coal plants are shutting down by the hundreds worldwide. Since 2015, the number of new coal plants has dropped by nearly 73%, according to a report by the Sierra Club. Even the biggest coal boss, Robert Murray, in an interview with The Guardian, admits that Trump “can’t bring mining jobs back.”

If Trump can’t win with coal, perhaps he can try his luck with

another fossil fuel. Perhaps some bubbling crude. (Oil, that is. Black gold. Texas tea.) Since his election, Trump has also catered heavily to oil companies, promising to lift bans on offshore drilling and even bring back the Keystone XL Pipeline.

Let’s ignore the fact that the pipeline carries the potential risk of a massive oil leak that could prove devastating to the environment and native populations. (Actually, let’s not, since that’s a rather big deal!)

Even if the pipeline were completed, as CNN reports, it would only provide a grand total of 35 permanent jobs. Only 35! This is job creation?

Despite Trump’s best efforts to facilitate them, both the oil and coal industries continue to suffer losses in production and employment.

Why? Well, I have a theory. It’s crazy, but hear me out. It could be because—and follow me here!—both coal and oil are extremely finite resources, and being mined for hundreds of years has nearly depleted them. Crazy, I know!

Meanwhile, as I mentioned last month, renewable energy sources such as solar and wind are creating jobs 12 times faster than the rest of the economy. Solar alone employs more people than oil, coal, and gas combined, according to a report from the Department of Energy (DOE).

So one industry employs less people than Arby’s, another industry creates construction projects that only provides 35 permanent jobs, and another industry creates jobs 12 times faster than the rest of the economy. If Trump and the rest of the GOP were smart, they would support the industry creating the most jobs. Yet they don’t! Either way, the choice seems obvious: if our country wants real job creation, we either go green or go broke. ­QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS Info@todayandtonight.com

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DERRY DOWN Open Mic Night Continues 50 Year Tradition

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n December 10, 1964, the doors to a whitewashed barn were opened along Fifth Street in Downtown Winter Haven. From these doors emanated the latest music played by young upcoming musicians. One of these musicians was Gram Parsons, grandson of the owner, and who would grow up to become famous for his unique blend of country and rock known as “Cosmic American Music.”

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More than 50 years later, this small concert hall has since been renovated to its former glory, and continues to provide a venue for local talent, ranging from fresh-faced students from local art academies, to silly elderly couples singing silly songs.

The Gram Parsons Derry Down, as this venue has since been renamed, hosts local talent of all ages and abilities from its stage during it monthly Open Mic Night, hosted on the first

Derry Down volunteer, Marcus Brixa, helps a young musician get ready to perform.

Monday of every month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Jamie Beckett, a local musician who has been instrumental in the efforts to refurbish the Derry Down back in 2014, has also helped to maintain and continue the venue’s open mic night as to preserve its old tradition of providing a platform for upcoming young talent.

As someone who has been a professional musician himself up until the age of 29, Beckett has a real affection for both music and musical history. He was especially intrigued when he learned about the Derry Down and its connection to famous musicians such Gram Parsons, and jumped the bandwagon to help see the old venue restored to its former glory.

“I think it is important for a city that values tourism and quality of life to respect its own history, and the Derry Down is certainly a significant part of Winter Haven’s history,” he said. “It was lost for decades, I am really proud that it is back again, and it is a great volunteer crew that [made] this happen.”

The original open mic night at the newly refurbished venue was set up by two staples within the local music community, Nat West and Rider Smith. Originally, the event started out weekly for a year before going on a two-month hiatus and later transitioning to a monthly event, explained Marcus Brixa, another local musician who volunteers at the Derry Down.

As someone who has been work-

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ing at Carlton Music Center for 24 years within the instrument repair shop and as a guitar instructor, Brixa knows a good musical opportunity when he sees it, and he certainly saw it, along with his friend Jamie, in the Derry Down for its Open Mic Night.

“The fact that it is happening once a month I think gives people more of a setup to get out there,” he said.

“We are seeing really good turnouts.

We are seeing some new variety of players. We have regulars from back when it first started, but we also get people that are brand new and coming in and playing, all age groups, and all talent levels.”

When open mic night first started on a weekly basis, the event attracted only four to five attendees; since becoming monthly, it now attracts a much larger crowd ranging from 35 to 65 attendees, some who play and others who listen and participate, Brixa said.

Many open mic night regulars include such local talent as the elderly comedy duo “The Dried-Up Chili Peppers”, acoustic guitarist Stephen Kraig, county singer Duke Bird, and Jerry Lindsay, a veteran musician who performed when the Derry Down first opened and who knew Gram Parsons personally, Brixa said.

While many big names often perform there, the venue offers a platform for musicians of all ages and talents, including those who are just starting out for the first time. One such young musician was a student from Harrison School of the Arts in

Lakeland who played as a classic guitarist. She initially wanted to perform at a competition in Lake Wales, but felt nervous about performing there, so Brixa invited her to try performing at open mic night first.

Whether you are someone who has been playing music for as long as the Derry Down is old, or whether you are a young and upcoming musician ready to flex your fresh talent, feel free to come on down to the Derry Down and take the stage for a chance to share your musical abilities. Who knows? You might become the next Gram Parsons.

“The important thing is that it gives people who want to be performers an opportunity to do that and to learn to do that well in a supportive environment,” Beckett said.

“Just come down and watch and listen and see if it is something you are comfortable with. You may meet someone there who you decided you may want to play with or sing with or perform with in the future. You might enjoy the night out. Whether you are a solo artist, a duo, a full band, anything that you want to do in front of an audience, [this] is a great place to do it.”

The Gram Parsons Derry Down is located at 297 5th St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881. Open Mic Night is hosted on the first Monday of every month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and is first come first served. Sign up starts at about 5 p.m. For more information, visit their website at: www.gpderrydown.com

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Just Larry’s Bar & Grill 3415 E County Rd 542 (863) 666-6898 Open Daily Sports Bar Lunch & Dinner Lakeland Loft 108 South Tennessee Ave (863) 210-5327 Jazz & Cigar Lounge Full Bar Business Casual Sun –Thu Dress to Impress Fri & Sat LakelandLoft.com 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 Masons Live 5501 S. Florida Ave (863) 333-0096 Crafted Bar Food Tue, Trivia 7:30p Wed, Karaoke Mon, Thu, Fri & Sat, DJ Fri & Sat, Live Bands 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 And Books Tues, Test Drink Tues 5-9p

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 Winner’s Circle 4215 South Florida Ave. (863) 644-9464 Sun, Corn Hole Tues, Poker Wed, Ladies Night 1st Thu, Open Mic, 7-10p Ybor Cigars & Spirits 5263 S. Florida Ave (863) 619-6799 Happy Hr 4-7p Darts/Pool Table/TVs Tue-Sat, Live Music

LAKE WALES Al’s Place 1530 N Scenic Hwy (863) 604-1456 $1.25 Drafts Trish is Back!

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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SNAPSHOTZ The Good Spot 3825 N. Scenic Hwy (863) 949-4243 Sat, Ladies Night 7p-cl Sun, Karaoke 3p Darts, Pool Table

Barrel239 239 3rd St SW (863) 229-7740 Whiskey Bar Open Daily Drink Specials 1-4p

JayBees Rest. & Lounge 8625 Hwy 60 E (863) 696-1901 Full Liquor Lunch & Dinner Open Mon-Sat

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 300 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 293-9464 Full Liquor Sports Pub 30 Big HD TVs Mon Burger Special

Liar’s Lair Saloon Camp Mack River Resort 14143 Camp Mack Rd (863) 696-3863 Fri, Karaoke 8p Live Music

Central Tavern 273 W Central Ave (863) 229-5027 Open Daily 12p Duke’s Brewhouse 1708 6th Street SE (863) 576-9464 Wings, Sports, Spirits

Y’all Come Back Saloon 3230 State Rd 60 E Fire Restaurant (863) 676-5759 325 W. Central Ave Taco Tues, $1 (863) 875-5544 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 A.J. 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 Wed & Sun, Poker Thu, Karaoke Ave. Bar by Arabellas 328 West Central Ave (863) 229-8142 Open Tue-Sat, 4p Smoke-Free Full Menu/Full Bar

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Gary’s Grove 2995 Cypress Gardens Rd (863) 325-0001 Mon, Live Music Fri, Karaoke Grape Expectations 535 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 318-8800 Wine Bar Smoke-Free Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd Street SW (863) 291-0700 Craft Beer & Wine Smoke-Free Food Truck & Live Music Wed-Fri 4p, Sat-Sun 12p 2nd Wed, Moonlight Mrkt Harborside Restaurant 2435 7th Street SW (863) 293-7070 Daily, Hpy Hr 3-6p Mon-Thu, Early Bird 3-5:30p Waterfront Dining

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 Just One More 1442 42nd Street NW Office Pub & Lounge 1243 1st Street S (863) 293-4767 Happy Hr 12-7 Mon & Thu, Karaoke Tue, Fri, Sat - Poker Pool Tables, Darts & Golden Tee Old Man Frank’s 1005 S. Lake Howard Dr (863) 294-9179 Happy Hour M-F, 11-7p Daily Specials, Oyster Bar Sun, Live Music Cinco de Mayo Party May 26, Boat Regatta 1-5p 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 Full Bar, Food Available Wed - Dart Tourn 7p Outdoor Patio FB@Slate8Pool Open Daily 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

High Seas Lounge 7000 State Rd 544 (863) 299-2233 Great Food/Drink Specials Live Music

Tanner’s Lakeside 1006 S Lake Howard Dr (863) 662-5948 Happy Hr Wed-Sun, 4-6p Wed, 1/2 price wines Sat, Prime Rib Sunday Brunch 11:30-2p Sun, Fam Jam 12-6p

Jensen’s Corner Bar 100 3rd Street SW (863) 298-6755 Smoke-Free Outdoor Patio Thu, Live Music

Winter Haven’s Bar Off The Chain 1560 Havendale Blvd NW (863) 299-5515 Fri, Bike Night w/DJ Redd; Biker Games, Chef Jeff Grillin’

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People have an obsession with tacos. Americans alone eat 4.5 billion tacos each year. Wars have been waged: hard shells versus soft tortillas. Corn versus flour. Whichever you prefer, tacos are the perfect tool – the edible spoon, to hold a variety of yummy meats and toppings to help satisfy your food cravings. It’s a fun handheld food perfect for a snack in-between meals, a late night “Run for the Border”…as a theme for a dinner party on a Friday night with friends or any day of the week for a quick tasty meal – Taco Tuesdays, anyone?

Taco is defined as a Mexican dish consisting of a fried tortilla, typically folded, filled with various mixtures, such as seasoned meat, beans, lettuce, and tomatoes.

One of my favorites, Tacos de pescado (“fish tacos”) originated in Baja California in Mexico, where they 18 MAY 2019

consist of grilled or fried fish or shrimp, lettuce or cabbage, pico de gallo, and a sour cream or a citrus mayonnaise sauce, all placed on top of a corn or flour tortilla. I know that California claims the Baja taco, but it’s Mexico that invented it. Californians probably just slapped some avocado on it and called it their own…

However, tacos, along with the meat they are stuffed with, also vary from different regions of Mexico like Puebla (Central), Oaxaca, Guadalajara (Western), Campecha & Tabasco (Southern), Sonora (Northern).

Several countries have a similar product that they also enjoy as handheld meals to eat: India uses a flatbread or crepe, China with their egg and spring rolls, Vietnam uses rice paper, Turkey & Italy also use a small flatbread for their handheld protein inspired meals. Costa Rica has a Tacos Ticos. In the U.S., we love our Korean (short rib) tacos. And, in Norway & Sweden, they love the Tacofredag. Fun fact: Tacos are HUGE in Norway & Sweden. 8% of their population eat tacos on Fridays!

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local bar and grill established in 1982 and loved by its fans ever since. With a full bar and kitchen, they serve up great bar food starting at 11 am each day. A very popular place to enjoy specialty wings, burgers and sandwiches but Taco Tuesday is one of their more popular days of the week!

Yummy bar tacos! Enjoy $1 Beef Tacos. $1.50 Chicken or Pork Tacos (special varies each week). All tacos topped with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and cheese.

Also on special for Tuesdays are Buckets of Beer, Pitcher of Margaritas and the Open Mic entertainment starts at 7:30 pm.

The tacos on special are available from 11 am to 10 pm. Also on the regular menu they have grilled blackened fish tacos which are available daily and include three tacos topped with lettuce, tomato cheese and a cilantro sour cream sauce.

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little spot located on the Chain of Lakes with an oyster bar, limited food menu, full bar, live music on the weekends and the “Best Sunset in Town”. Come by boat or by car to enjoy this Key West-Style atmosphere loved by locals since 1954! On their bar menu daily are the Grouper Tacos served with a side of chips or slaw. They are very big and tasty. BUT, Wednesdays are even more awesome at Old Man Frank’s. Each week Mexican Wednesdays offer up $1 Tacos in either Chicken or Beef with all the toppings like shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pico de gallo and sour cream, $3 Margaritas and Karaoke at 8 pm. Bar tacos are the best! Special $1 tacos start at 11 am and are until supplies last every Wednesday – usually until about 8 pm. BUT, they offer the premium Grouper Tacos each day from their regular menu along with Wings, Pizza, Oysters and Shrimp.

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GREEN TEA CHINESE 384 Havendale Blvd • Auburndale, FL (863) 875-5535 • www.GreenTeaAuburndale.com

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mall Chinese restaurant serving up a modern interpretation of classic dishes, mostly take-out with a couple a tables available for dine in. A favorite for Chinese take-out! Featuring their Moo Shu dish which is a traditional Chinese dish served up with a side of “pancakes” instead of rice. This food utensil is used to eat the dish (like a taco) which consists of meat and vegetables with a side of special hoisin-based sauce. Moo Shu is available in Vegetable, Pork, Chicken, Shrimp & Beef. The version of the “pancakes” varies from restaurant to restaurant. Moo Shu definition is a typical stir-fried dish in northern China. It's made with pork (meat), green onions, mushrooms, and scrambled eggs, all rolled into small, thin pancakes instead of being served over rice.

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merican-southern and Cajun inspired restaurant in the downtown Winter Haven area right beside beautiful Central Park serving up a little bit of soul through live jazz and blues played on the weekends. Full bar with a variety of house specialty cocktails.

Happy hour available Tuesday to Friday from 2 pm to 7 pm and all day Saturday.

Tuesdays offers up Craft Taco Tuesdays available all day for $2 each with a variety of meats: Steak, Shrimp, Fish, Chicken, Pork Belly and Mushroom & Bacon. Specialty toppings vary from each week.

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

By Erica Smith

The Cost of Commodities

1. What Australian group released “Take It Easy on Me,” and when?

2. This former Sweeney Todd front man went on to write for films such as “Youngblood” and “The Wraith” and for artists such as Pat Benatar and Bette Midler.

3. Julio Iglesias teamed up with Willie Nelson in a duet in 1984, giving Iglesias his entry into the American market. Name the song.

4. “Somebody’s Eyes” was used in what 1984 film?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Whenever dark has fallen, You know the spirit of the party starts to come alive.”

Goble, went to No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.

What corporations fear is the phenomenon now known, rather inelegantly, as ‘commoditization.’ What the term means is simply the conversion of the market for a given product into a commodity market, which is characterized by declining prices and profit margins, increasing competition, and lowered barriers to entry.

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clog my arteries leading to heart disease. What a sad cycle events fast food has become. At least with a human operator, you receive some emotional connection before the slaughter commences. A touchscreen is just a void that becomes smudgy with fingerprints and grime. A symbol of a future that lacks creativity, ingenuity and human association, the kiosk is a symptom of consumption and materialism.

Humans are being condition to touch the screen for the reward of faster service and lower prices while the opposite is actually occurring.

However, according to a recent study, science is leading the charge to kiosks and not economics. This study found “When a consumer uses a touchscreen device, the novelty and fun generated by finger movements create experiential and affective feelings, in alignment with the playfulness and emotional nature of hedonic products.” While this statement appears to be academic speak, it is the ability to customize that has humans and industry experts excited. As a social scientist, I cannot help but think what happens when the novelty and fun wears off and screens become another barrier to human communication?

Interesting enough, the US is actually late to the trend, as Australia, Canada, and the UK have already installed screens in most of their franchises.

What we have to ask ourselves is the ability to select round egg or folded egg worth the loss of meaning and connection. Do we opt for the allure of technology or demand for a better human experience?

Nick Gilder. He’s bestWhite known 1. What do Thefor2.“Hot Average Child in the City” and “Roxy Commoditization is the enemy of Band, Bay City Rollers and Simple meaning.

Roller.”

In ages dominated by the 3. “To All the Girls I’ve Loved Beforces of commoditization, individuMinds have in common? fore.” It has been translated into seven als pay the price with devalued lives. languages.

— Tom Hayes 2. Name the 1927 song that Elvis 4. “Footloose.” The movie version of Presley released in the1960 to In regards to the price of commodsong has athat different went tone and lyrics the rise of wages operates as than Karla Bonoff’s 1984 hit.

No. 1 for six weeks. 5. “Give Me the Night,” by George ities, simple interest does; the rise of profit operates like compound interest. Our Benson in 1980, from his album of the 3. How long was the single “Yestermerchants and masters complain same name. This was Benson’s first of the bad effects of high wages day Once More”? No. 1 single on the Soul chart. It also much ANSWERS in raising the price and lessening the did well on the Disco chart (No. 2) and 1. Little River Band, in 1981. The sale of goods. They say nothing con4.

What instrument did Hot Marv song, penned by bandmember Graeham Billboard’s 100 (No. Tarplin 4). cerning the bad effects of high profits.

They are silent with regard to the play, and in which group? pernicious effects of their own gains.

5. Name the song that contains this They complain only of those of other COMMUNITY SNIPPETS people.” lyric: “So long boy, you can take my — Adam Smith, The Wealth place, got my papers, I’ve got my of Nations Pathetic but true, I required a pay, So pack my bags and I’ll be on mental pep talk before attempting to operate the self-service kiosk at my way ...”

McDonald’s. My technical skills Featuring Tim the Dairy Farmer & Rahn Hortman are moderate-to-high when it Answers comes to new technology but for Live Comedy returns to The some reason, the kiosk at Mickey Ritz in Downtown Winter Haven 1.

They all originated in Scotland.

D’s is daunting. I found myself with our second show on May repeating “you can do this” as 11th.

The country has produced a long list I fumbled through screen after This show features, from Git-Rscreen. I finally made it to the Doneexcellent Records and Jeff and Larry's that often are misof bands payment screen, stressed but triComedy Roundup, Tim the Dairy umphant in my ability to conquer taken from England.

Farmer andas frombeing Nickelodeon, simple touchscreen technology.

Rahn Hortman.

2. has“Are YoucomeLonesome Tonight,” This small victory was fleeting as Tim been performing dy for over 17 years and he's been and Larry the Cable Guy to profound myself herded to the next released after hiscanmilitary service was farming his whole life. If you duce Tim's new album 'Farm waiting area. The irony was not grow it, pick it, pluck or pull it, Raised' that McDonald’s now has completed.

The recording compa- lost theres a joke in there somewhere!

Rahn is a comedy force to be human holding pens.

Tim is the funniest farmer you'll reckoned with, having just perny didn’t really likeformed it and thought it Similar to the poor cow sent to ever see. at the Asheville Comedy slaughter to make my hamburger, Most recently Tim signed with Festival and appearing on QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS would go nowhere.

I was standing in a line waiting famed comedians Jeff Foxworthy Nickelodeon. info@todayandtonight.com for an item that will eventually 3.

Very long.

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ONOMATOPOEIA

POLK COUNTY’S

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HAINES CITY BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S

Polk County’s largest family sports pub. Happy Hour M- Sat. 4pm to 7pm. 2-4-1 cocktails all day everyday. See Website for full menu. Kids eat free Tuesdays.

Must Try: Blackened Dry Rub Wings 902 Old Polk City Rd. 863-419-4848 www.beefobradys.com

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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

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

CHAMPINO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Authentic homemade Italian cooking. Fresh, made to order meals for lunch and dinner. Happy Hour is 7 days per week from 3pm-7pm. Catering and big parties available and welcomed. New York style pizza, calzones, desserts!

Try our Eggplant Parm 6617 N. Socrum Loop Rd. 863-937-8866 www.champinos.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

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Wings, Thursday BOGO Bud & Bud Light Bottles, Friday, $9 Grouper Sandwich (All Day), Saturday 75¢ Wings (All Day), Sunday $1 Draft; Bud, Bud Light, Avalanche & Land Shark. 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

CHEF T’S GARDEN GRILL Central Florida’s most beautiful dining experience. Enjoy exquisite continental and American cuisine in a historic turn-of-the-century atmosphere in the historic Chiles house. Or linger over wine and appetizers on our intimate garden patio. “I Love Food And The Art Of Dining”- Chef T Must Try: Veal lovers are in for a treat 1525 E Gary Rd., Lakeland 863-687-4386

JUST LARRY’S BAR & GRILL Our food specials: Tuesday $5 Burgers and $1 Drafts, Wednesday .50 cent Wings 4 pm to close, Thursday $2 Redneck Tacos, Friday AllYou-Can-Eat Fish $8.95.

Must Try: Wings 3415 E COUNTY RD 542 (863) 666-6898

MISTER FISH Family owned and operated since 1968 offering the best fish sandwich around! Seafood, chicken and much more using only the best quality food and excellent service! Easily the best homemade food you’ll try! Hours Monday through Saturday 11am to 7pm and closed Sundays.

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

LAKE WALES CRAZY FISH

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

Lunch and dinner menu with daily specials.

Mon. 4pm to 9pm. Tues. - Saturday 11:30am to 9pm. Closed Sun. Must Try: Shrimp or Fresh Grouper 802 Henry St., Lake Wales (863) 676-6361

JAY BEES RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

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

Weekend specials. Prime rib, frog legs, fried shrimp and catfish.

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

WINTER HAVEN 326 BISTRO PIZZERIA

Bistro Pizzeria shares the art of perfectly rendered simplicity. Wood burning oven, pizza by the slice, made to order specialty pizzas.

Lunch & dinner menu. Warm & casual dining atmosphere.

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

APPLE LOUNGE & GRILL

#1 Happy Hour Monday-Friday 11am-7pm. $1 Taco Tuesdays! Wings, Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads, Fried Pickles, Chicken Fingers, Nachos and much more! Open Mic Night every Tuesday. Winner of the people’s choice Wing Fling 2011 Wing Champs! Come try em’ yourself.

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

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

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. Stop by for our Bike Night the 2nd Thursday of each month! Hours: Tues 11-3 pm. Wed to Sat, 11-8 pm. Closed Sun & Mon. 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

ARABELLA’S

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

Enjoy a cocktail before or after dinner in our chic Ave Bar. At Arabellas, our dedicated service and inviting ambiance makes us the premier choice for your lunch or dinner destination.

Must Try: Bananas Foster prepared table side 346 W. Central Ave. Winter Haven 863-293-1797 • www.arabellas.us

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S

HARRY’S OLD PLACE

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

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

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

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3751 Cypress Gardens Rd • Winter Haven (863) 324 - 0301 • www.HarrysOldPlace.com

neighborhood restaurant located on Lake Ned serving up fresh fish for 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. Offers a quaint pet friendly outdoor patio. Full bar available. Less than a mile from LEGOLAND. Kid's menu also available. This top-notch seafood restaurant serves up quality Fish and Shrimp taco platters. Fish tacos platter comes with 3 tacos and are available Fried, Broiled or Blackened topped with Mango Salsa, Slaw, Cheddar, and Cilantro and come with a side of Fries and Coleslaw. Shrimp tacos platter comes with 3 tacos and are available Fried, Broiled or Blackened topped with Sweet and Spicy sauce, Bleu Cheese crumbles, Mango Salsa, Slaw and Cilantro and comes with a side of Fries and Coleslaw. Don’t forget to save room for a slice of their award winning Key Lime Pie!

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very popular stationary food truck serving up a variety of Mexican cuisine that’s hosted in the parking lot of a local pawn shop. This simple eatery does a huge “to-go” business and usually has a line but also has several covered picnic tables for those that can’t wait for that tasty goodness! Tacos My Friend is fast to fill orders and very friendly on the wallet! Their tacos – which I would consider as more of an authentic “street taco” are only $1! They are small with double corn tortillas, a variety of meat choices and topped with raw onions and cilantro. The order also comes with choice of green or red sauce, a grilled pepper, lime wedge and slice of cucumber. Meat choices are: Beef, Chicken, Steak, Pork, Sausage, Cow Tongue, Tripes, Cow Head. Wash it down with a Mexican soda, a sweet treat, which comes in a variety of colorful flavors.

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XIMENA’S TACOS 303 Main Street •Auburndale, FL (863) 662-3539 • FB@TacosMyFriend

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amily-owned and operated small restaurant in downtown Auburndale serving authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dine-in or take out. Serving up traditional “street tacos” daily. With $1 Chicken Tacos on special every day and a 3-Taco Dinner for only $4.99. Traditional Tacos are $1.25 each. Hard Shell Tacos are $1.50 each. Flour Tortilla Tacos are $1.99 each. Toppings include Onion, Cilantro, Lettuce, Tomato (additional variety of toppings are $0.25 each) Meat choices include Steak, Marinated Pork, Mexican Sausage, Cow Tongue, Chicken, Beef, Cow Head.

THE DESSERT TACO Your Local Grocery Store

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e can’t forget to pay homage to the Choco Taco! It’s the Good Humor-Breyers ice cream novelty resembling a taco. It consists of a disk of waffle cone material folded to resemble a hard taco shell, vanilla ice cream, fudge, peanuts, and a milk chocolate coating.

Remember waiting for the ice cream truck to roll down your neighborhood with its little song blaring?

They served specialty ice cream treats. Choco Taco was one of the best! It was invented in 1980 by the Jack and Jill Ice Cream Company and was available by ice cream trucks and in convenience stores by 1984.

Today you can also find them in the local grocery stores distributed by under the Klondike brand.

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JOEY KIRKLAND (Idle Zone, ADL) KALEIGH BAKER (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) SHANE MEADE & THE SOUND (Brew Hub, LKD) DULCIMER NIGHT (Central Park, WH) NICKY JAM (Amway Center, ORL)

MAY CONCERT CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, MAY 1

FIRE JAZZ TRIO (Fire Restaurant, WH) JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) PHIL SCHNEIDER AND ACOSUTIC STAGE (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL)

THURSDAY, MAY 2

HUNTER MCNEER (Tanners Lakeside, WH) PATRICK LOCKWOOD AND RYAN LEAR (Grove Roots Brew, WH) EVAN ELIASON (Lakeland Loft, LKD) WELL WORN SHOES (Swan Brewing, LKD) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) GOV’T MULE (House of Blues, ORL)

FRIDAY, MAY 3

JIM THOMAS (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) IMPERIAL SYM ORCH: WEST SIDE STORY (RP Funding Center, LKD) IMPERIAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (RP Funding Center, LKD) HECATE’S WHEEL (Maddox Ranch, LKD) ADAM SOULVETTI (Grove Roots Brew, WH) PICKIN’ IN THE PARK (Central Park, WH) T MIKE & DUKE (Fresco’s, LKD) RUMOR HAZIT (New Grove Lounge, DUN) SPIN-LOK (Ybor Lounge, LKD) KOLT 45 (Apple Lounge, WH) JONATHAN KAUFFMAN JAZZ TRIO (Lakeland Loft, LKD) REVEL IN THE VIEW/ VETNOUGH (Pink Piano, LKD) JOSH BLEVINS BAND (Idle Zone, ADL) REBEL SOUL (Swan Brewing, LKD) BLUE OCTOBER wsg MONA (House of Blues, ORL)

SATURDAY, MAY 4 SYMPHONY GUILD OF WINTER HAVEN YOUTH CONCERT (Polk State College, WH) BLUE ROOSTER (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) SOUTHERN BLEND (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

ICONIC OPERA (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) RUSS BRODE (Dntn Lkd Farmers Mkrt, LKD) SILVERBACK (Florida Brewery, ADL) WIKKID (Ybor Lounge, LKD) WELL WORN SOLES (Grove Roots Brew, WH) ALMOST THERE (New Grove Lounge, DUN) B & B JAZZ QUARTET (Lakeland Loft, LKD) PASSING THRU (Pink Piano, LKD) JOSH BLEVINS BAND (Fireside Lounge, DVNPT) REX FLOYD (Swan Brewing, LKD) SPIN-LOK (WH Bar Off the Chain, WH) SOUTHERNDIPITY (Crooked Bass Rest., Bab Pk) MERCYME wsg CROWDER AND MICAH TYLER (Amway Center, ORL) BLUE OCTOBER wsg MONA (House of Blues, ORL)

SUNDAY, MAY 5

PAT & TOMMY 2p/ TRAVIS & ALEC 5p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) HUNTER SMITH (Tanners Lakeside, WH) MUNN PARK SAINTS (Federal Bar, LKD) HARRIS/BARONE JAZZ (Swan Brewing, LKD) JOHN FRINZI (Grove Roots Brew, WH) ALMOST THERE 12p/ SOUTHERN BLEND 5p (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) LUBECK (Apple Lounge, WH) MERCYME wsg CROWDER AND MICAH TYLER (Amalie Arena, TMP)

TUESDAY, MAY 7

ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD) WILEY CHRISTOPHER WIDNER (Swan Brewing, LKD)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 TWO SMOOTH (American Legion #8, WH) FIRE JAZZ TRIO (Fire Restaurant, WH) JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THURSDAY, MAY 9 TONY MCNIGHT (Tanners Lakeside, WH)

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: CREEDENCE CLEAR. REV. (RP Funding Center, LKD) SG WOODS (Grove Roots Brew, WH) ANDREW PERCOCO (Lakeland Loft, LKD) BOBBY JAMES (Idle Zone, ADL) SKIP FRYE (Swan Brewing, LKD) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) STEVE HACKMAN & ISO (Polk Theatre, LKD)

FRIDAY, MAY 10

WONDERLAND (New Grove Lounge, DUN) LAURIE & RUSTY WRIGHT (Grove Roots Brew, WH) ALETHEA RISING (Apple Lounge, WH) SCOTT MURLEY TRIO (Lakeland Loft, LKD) CAT VALENTINE (Pink Piano, LKD) HUNTER SMITH (Idle Zone, ADL) GEORGE MORRIS AND THE LARIAT BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) PRAISE IN THE PARK (Central Park, WH) SLAYER wsg AMON AMARTH, LAMB OF GOD, CANNIBAL CORPSE (Mid FL CU Amphi, TMP)

SATURDAY, MAY 11

PAT & TOMMY 2p/ JOSH BLEVINS BAND 4:3p/ SOUTHERN BLEND 7p/ NATHAN BALDWIN BAND 9:3p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) JIM THOMAS (Tanners Lakeside, WH) LAURIE & RUSTY WRIGHT (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) T MIKE & DUKE (Florida Brewery, ADL) RED HOT ROOSTER (New Grove Lounge, DUN) HARRIS/BARONE JAZZ (Tempo 1930, WH) GARRY WILLIAMS (Grove Roots Brew, WH) JONATHAN KAUFFMAN JAZZ TRIO (Lakeland Loft, LKD) KALUS wsg SKARZ, GREAT AMERICAN SUICIDE, THE CURSE (Johnny G’s, LKD) SOUTHBOUND (Fireside Lounge, DVNPT) SG WOOD 2p/ ADAM MARTIN DUO 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD) 10,000 PAPERCUTS (WH Bar Off the Chain, WH)

HILLSONG UNITED wsg AMANDA LINDSEY COOK, MACK BROCK (Mid FL CU Amphi, TMP) THE MILLENNIUM TOUR: B2K, MARIO, PRETTY RICKY, LLOYD, YING YANG TWINS, CHINGY, BOBBY V (Amway Center, ORL)

SUNDAY, MAY 12

SOUTHERN BLEND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) ANISETTE MYERS (Tanners Lakeside, WH) MIKE MONTS DE OCA (Grove Roots Brew, WH) RENDITION (P & J’s Recreation, FRSTPF)

TUESDAY, MAY 14 ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD) LUBECK (Apple Lounge, WH) WILEY CHRISTOPHER WIDNER (Swan Brewing, LKD)

Wednesday, May 15 FIRE JAZZ TRIO (Fire Restaurant, WH) JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) CHELSEA MARGARET (Molly McHugh’s, LKD)

THURSDAY, MAY 16

RENDITION (Tanners Lakeside, WH) MUNN PARK SAINTS (Grove Roots Brew, WH) THE HOUSE CATS (Lakeland Loft, LKD) ADRIENNE RICHARDS/ DAVID BRIMER (Idle Zone, ADL) LUBECK (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL)

FRIDAY, MAY 17

DAVID BRIMER (Old Man Frank’s, WH) WE THREE STRINGS (Tanners Lakeside, WH) T MIKE & DUKE (Grove Roots Brew, WH) FREE AGENT (New Grove Lounge, DUN) BLIND SIGHTED (Apple Lounge, WH) FREE TIME JAZZ (Lakeland Loft, LKD)

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SATURDAY, MAY 18

I-4 NORTH (Old Man Frank’s, WH) ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Tanners Lakeside, WH) OAKLEE DUO (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) SOUTHERN LEGACY (New Grove Lounge, DUN) WONDERLAND (Caribbean Bay, WH) ADAM & TRISHA WILSON (Grove Roots Brew, WH) PAUL BUTCHER TRIO (Lakeland Loft, LKD) 5 STAR HOOKER wsg THE WILKOF PROJECT, SWWET BLOOD, AGAINST MY WILL (Johnny G’s, LKD) SOUTHERN JEDI REVIVAL (Fireside Lounge, DVNPT) KALISTIK wsg DUKATALON (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

SUNDAY, MAY 19

JOSH BLEVINS BAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) SOUTHERN BLEND (Tanners Lakeside, WH) T MIKE & DUKE (Twisted Prop, WH) DREW WILLIAMS (Grove Roots Brew, WH) LUBECK (Cherry Pocket, LW) SOUL CIRCUS COWBOYS (Leo’s Live/Ybor Lounge, LKD)

TUESDAY, MAY 21 ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD) WILEY CHRISTOPHER WIDNER (Swan Brewing, LKD)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 KAI7EN (Ybor Lounge, LKD) FIRE JAZZ TRIO (Fire Restaurant, WH) JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THURSDAY, MAY 23 TONY MCNIGHT (Tanners Lakeside, WH)

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Located RP Funding Center, Lakeland.

Sun, 1-5 pm. Cost - $10 per person at the door, children under 12 are free. Free parking. Contact minnieh@flwbridalexpo. com or call 863-409-0164 for more info.

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Arts, Crafts, Festivals & Expos

May 1

to 31 – Postcards and Perceptions: Florida Seminoles and Tourism. This exhibition is on display from the Ah-TaThi-Ki Museum of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Postcards serve as guideposts to the changes of early 20th century Florida history. Their simple, yet evocative imagery reveals the adaptive nature of the Seminole people. They reveal the complex pressures and adjustments Seminoles endured to assert their identity. Located Lake Wales Museum, 325 S Scenic Hwy, Lk Wales. Open Tues – Sat , 9-5 pm. Admission is free. Parking is free and the first floor is accessible for persons with disabilities, wheelchairs and strollers.

MAY 3

– Lakeland First Friday: Public Works. One of the most popular recurring events at Historic Munn Park in Downtown Lakeland. Join us for an evening of free family friendly entertainment, activities, live music, art receptions, a car show, and, of course, the chance to check out a great, locally-owned restaurant or retail establishment. New theme each month. Located Munn Park, Lakeland. Fri – 6-9 pm.

MAY 3

– Bark in the Park.

Hosted by Main Street Winter Haven. It’s a dog day in Central Park! Spend your Friday night shopping pet vendors, listening to music, and enjoying time with your favorite fourlegged friends. Annual wiener dog race at 7pm. Humane Society of Polk County will their with the adoption trailer with canine companions looking for new homes!

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Located in downtown Winter Haven. Fri, 5:30-9 pm. Link for vendor application and sponsorship information: https://www. mainstreetwh.com/event/bark-in-thepark-2/

MAY 9

- Lakeland Food Truck Rally.

Presented by Downtown Lakeland. 20+ food trucks line up around Munn Park to sell their unique cuisine every second Thursday, 6-9 pm. Located downtown Lakeland, 201 E. Main Street.

MAY 11

– 5th Annual 7 Rivers Water Festival. Hosted by Polk County Utilities.

Free event which will include food, games, prizes, educational experiences and more. The festival presents current water issues facing Polk County, and assists with understanding of future changes. Families from around Polk County will have the opportunity to learn about the diverse biological connections that tie us all to the water quality and quantity of our local lakes and drinking water. Located in Central Park, downtown Winter Haven. Sat, 10-3 pm. Contact Jacqueline Hollister (863) 298-4236 for more info.

MAY 11

– 1st Annual International Family & Food Festival. Hosted St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Enjoy an international family, food and fun day with a taste of Italian, Trinidadian, Guyanese, Polish/Hungarian, Asian and more.

Special American menu for the kids along with a cookies booth. Balloons, Bounce House, Music by Located 656 Avenue L NW, Winter Haven. Sat, 11-3pm. there will be balloons, jump house and music

by DJ BABE. For more info email: nightowlconnie@aol.com

MAY 11

& 12 – Mayfaire By-The-Lake.

Mayfaire by-the-Lake, held on Mother’s Day weekend each year, is located on the shores of beautiful Lake Morton in downtown Lakeland, Florida. Mayfaire, a 2-day festival, is one of the largest and oldest outdoor art festivals in Central Florida.

Located around Lake Morton, Downtown Lakeland. Sat & Sun, 9-4 pm.

MAY 11

– Mayfaire By-The-Lake Saturday Night. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets for a FREE concert and fireworks show on the shores of Lake Mirror.

Located at Lake Mirror Promenade – just

2 blocks from Lake Morton. Sat, 5:3011pm.

MAY 11

to JUN 7 – Annual Lakeland Art Guild Exhibition. For over thirty years, the Melvin and Burks Galleries have partnered with the Lakeland Art Guild to host their annual spring exhibition. Founded in 1952, the Lakeland Art Guild is the oldest local community arts organization in Polk County. We are pleased to exhibit works created by local artists, both established and emerging, and to bring together the members of our community to recognize “homegrown” talent. Join us at the opening reception for the announcement of awards given by select judges. Located Melvin & Burks Art Galleries at Florida Southern College, Lakeland. Free and open to the public.

MAY 18

– Cypress Gardens Ski Show. Free ski show 3rd Saturday of each month. Concessions available. Bring a blanket or chair for seating. Located MLK Jr Park, Lk Silver, Winter Haven, Sat at 5 pm.

MAY 18

& JUN 1 – The Mane Circle Show. The Mane Circle offers members opportunities to broaden horsemanship skills enabling them to go to the next level of their choosing. To accomplish this we bring equine enthusiasts together to teach, learn and have fun in a positive atmosphere!” The Shows are for Ranch style riding and this year we have added cattle classes with Versatility Ranch Horse Ranch Cutting and Ranch Cow Work shows. Mane Circle has 6 shows a year, 3 with Cattle and 3 Dry Arena Shows. Next shows May 18, Jun 1.

ManeCircle@gmail.com for more info or FB@ManeCircle

MAY 19

– Florida Wedding & Bridal Expo. Central Florida’s Largest Bridal Expo. Meet the finest wedding vendors in the industry! Fantastic grand prizes and giveaways for participating brides.

Thousands of dollars in honeymoon getaways, photography packages, venue discounts, floral design, photo booth rentals, make up, and so much more.

Offering discount admission to brides who register online for a limited time use promocode VIPBRIDE to receive half off your admission ticket. First 250 brides will receive a goody bag!

Online ticket sales ends on 5/18/2019.

MAY 20

– Chow Down in Lake Wales. Enjoy some of the best food trucks in Central Florida. Very meal freshly prepared and cooked to order. Bring your appetite, lawn chair and sit back and relax. The Chow Down Food Trucks are at Lake Wailes Park, 205 N 5th Street, Lake Wales on the 3rd Monday of the month from 5-9 pm.

MAY 27

– Memorial Day Ceremony 2019.

Hosted by City of Haines City and Park & Recreation Dept. Remember those who have died in service of the United States of America. The Memorial Day Ceremony will take place at the Military Court of Honor at Railroad Park in Downtown Haines City. Light refreshments will be served after the ceremony. Mon, 9-10 am.

Markets, Antique Fairs & Car Shows Main Street Bartow Farmers’ Market – Wednesdays. The Farmers Market vendors offer a wide variety of products including produce, dips and soup mixes, jams, jellies, pickles, honey, pies, candied apples, relishes, pecan and peanut brittle, and crafts. Food vendors available. Located Fort Blount Park at the corner of Main Street and Broadway Ave, Bartow. Wed, 10-2 pm. Facebook@ BartowFarmersMarket Farmers Market at Visitor Information Center – Thursdays. Featuring a variety of vendors offering local produce, handmade crafts and more. Located at Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center, 101 Adventure Court, Davenport (by US Hwy 27). Thurs, 9-3 pm.

Lakeland Cruiser’s Car Club – Fridays.

Weekly open car show. Come on down to show off your vehicle! Guests will enjoy New, Old, Experimental, Antique, Ancient, Two-Wheelers and Rat Rods.

Free registration, trophy’s, door prizes, “share-the-wealth” drawing and 50s/60s music. Money raised benefits the Florida Baptist Children’s Home. NEW location Big Lots parking lot 4233 South Florida Ave, Lakeland. Fri, 5-9 pm.

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 (formally known as food stamps).

Stop by the Market Information Booth for more details! Located N. Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. Sat, 8 am-2 pm.

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MAY 11

- Downtown Bartow Antique Fair & Collectibles Market. Held the 2nd Saturday of each month, antique vendors set up along the sidewalks in downtown Bartow. No charge for public; $20 for vendors. Located E Main Street, Bartow.

Sat, 8-2 pm.

MAY 11

& 25 – 2nd & 4th Saturday Markets In Downtown Winter Haven. FREE community events, family and pet friendly.

Local vendors offering: fresh & organic greens, raw local honey, food trucks, kettle corn, antiques, art painting, jewelry, all natural & organic body care products, wooden furniture, balloon artists, facial paintings, local crafts, fair trade, baby dresses, third party networks, non-profit, local businesses, cold treats, jams & jellies, baked goods, cottage products, live music, book signing, and more! Located downtown Winter Haven, 41 5th ST NW, Winter Haven. Sat, 9-3 pm.

MAY 11

& 25 - Lake Wales Farmers’ Market.

The Lake Wales Farmers’ Market features locally grown produce and more on the 2nd/4th Saturday of each month.

Located Park Ave & Stuart Ave, Lk Wales. Sat, 9-1 pm.

MAY 18

- Uptown Yard Sale & Flea Market. Bartow’s monthly Uptown Yard Sale & Flea Market is held on the 3rd Saturday of each month, along the 300 block of East Main Street in downtown Bartow. Sat, 8-1 pm.

MAY 22

– Moonlight Market. Monthly Moonlight Market at GRB in Downtown Winter Haven; 4th Wednesday! Coming in from all over Central Florida, vendors set up shop just for you from 6-9pm!

Items range from handmade soy candles, unique stained glass, to honey, avocados, and freshly baked bread. Check our website to see which food truck we’ll have out! Swing on by, shop, sip & eat local!

Located Grove Roots Brewing Company, 302 3rd St SW, Winter Haven. Wed, 6-9 pm. GroveRoots.com

MAY 25

- Lake Wales Car Show. Display of custom, classic, street rods, & antique cars and trucks in Historic Downtown Lake Wales on the 4th Saturday every month. Stroll and admire the cool antique, custom and classic cars of yesteryear while enjoying music, enchanting shops, and the unique restaurants of charming downtown Lake Wales. Located East Stuart Ave, Lk Wales. Sat, 4-8 pm.

Concerts & Theatre Lundyville Music Hall – Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays. Wed, 7:3010 pm; Acoustic Stage Open Mic. Performers and audience free. Thurs, 6-10 pm; Country Nights with Simple Country Band. $5 admission. Sat, 6-10 pm; Karaoke Night. Located Lake Juliana

Boating & Lodging, 600 Lundy Road, Auburndale. (863) 984-1144 or www.lundyville.com for more info.

MAY 3

– ISO: West Side Story Concert.

Leonard Bernstein’s legendary retelling of Romeo & Juliet, West Side Story takes the audience on a journey through forbidden love, fierce family loyalties and the ruthless feud between the Sharks and the Jets. Presented by the Imperial Symphony Orchestra. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 8 pm. Cost - $39, $29, $19 plus parking.

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MAY 4

– Annual Youth Concert. Presented

by Symphony Guild of Winter Haven featuring the Best of the Best from Polk State College’s Jazz Band, Concert Choir, Women’s Choir and Pop Ensembles. Under the directions of Michelle Manzi and Don West. Located Polk State College Winter Haven Campus in the Fine Arts Theatre. Sat, 3 pm. Free Concert. For more info: SymphonyGuildofWinterHaven.org

MAY 5

– Over 55 Show Band Concert. This month’s theme is Beautiful Springtime!

Don’t miss the final show of the season.

Located at the Polk State College Winter haven Fine Arts Theatre. Sun, 2 pm. Cost - $10 general admission.

MAY 9

– CAL Present Creedence Clearwater Rival Green River. Classic Albums Live new season kicks off with CCR Green River and hits! Note for Note, Cut for Cut. Located in the Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center, Lakeland.

Thurs, 8 pm. Cost - $39, $29 plus parking. RPFundingCenter.com

MAY 10

– Alter Eagles: A Tribute to the Eagles. Lake Ashton Series. The Alter Eagles are one-of-a-kind professional touring musicians, pooling their talents to provide the most accurate live recreation of the Eagles music possible! Located Lake Ashton Clubhouse, Lk Wales. Fri, 5 pm & 8 pm. Cost - $25 Premium, $20 Regular. TheatreWinterHaven.com

MAY 11

– Comedy Night at The Ritz.

Featuring Tim the Dairy Farmer and Rahn Hortman. Tim is about as hilarious as they come and is the working man’s comedian. He recently signed and released his debut album on Git-rDone records, a regular featured on Blue Collar Radio, and was featured on Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy’s Comedy Round-Up. Rahn is a top-notch performer that recently was selected to perform at the Ashville Comedy Festival and has been seen on Nickelodeon.

Rated PG show. Located Ritz Theatre, 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven. Sat, 7:30 pm. Cost - $15 & $20.

MAY 17

to 19 – Hairspray Jr. Fun for every-

one! With a catchy score and “over the top” characters, this musical will keep you bouncing in your seat from beginning to end! Located at Theatre Winter Haven, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven. Fri, 6:30 pm.

Sat, 10:30 am & 6:30 pm. Sun, 2:30 pm. Cost - $10 Adults, $8 Students.

TheatreWinterHaven.com

MAY 18

– One Night of Broadway: Hits & Musical Favorites. Enjoy a musical concert filled with Broadway hits and favorites featuring classical tenor Mario Almonte III and special guests from the Straz Center’s resident opera company, Opera Tampa. Music from a collection of both new and timeless American musical theater selections from musicals such as “”Phantom of the Opera,” “Les Misérables,” “West Side Story,” “Hamilton,” “Porgy and Bess,” “The Greatest Showman,” “The Secret Garden,” “Evita,” and much more. All songs performed are family friendly, so don’t miss the opportunity to share this experience with your loved ones. Events like this help to enrich the community with artistic value and enhance the quality of education in our youth through tradition.

Located Resurrection Catholic Church & School, 333 Terrace Way, Lakeland. Cost - $12. Contact Mario Almonte marioalmonteiii89@gmail.com for more info.

MAY 21

– Tribute Tuesday Concert Series: James Taylor. Enjoy a musical tribute to James Taylor. Located at Theatre Winter Haven, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven. Tues, 5 pm & 8 pm. Cost - $30 Adv, $32 Day of.

TheatreWinterHaven.com

MAY 25

– The Art of Film; Burden of Dreams. A monthly film screening series featuring the best in internationally-renowned independent and arts-related movies. Synopsis: German director Werner Herzog begins work on his 1982 epic “Fitzcarraldo” but soon runs into serious setbacks, from casting problems to his own stubborn refusal to use special effects. After having to reshoot much of the film because the lead actor was recast, his crew must then haul an old-fashioned steamboat over a mountain using manpower alone. With a resolve bordering on insanity, Herzog struggles to realize his vision, vowing to see the film completed -- even if it leads to his undoing. Located Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College, Lakeland. Sat, Doors at 6 pm; Screening at 6:30 pm.

Free and open to the public. Cash bar Available. http://www.polkmuseumofart. org/

MAY 30

– Absolute Queen The Tribute Experience. Experience the hyper-realistic sights and sounds of what a Queen concert was like in the early 1980s, filled with all the many hits, incredible vocals, stories about Queen and the songs, costume changes, and high energy sing along songs that will lift you off your

seat! Located in the Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Thurs, 7:30 pm. Cost – PIT $40, $25, $5.55 plus parking. RPFundingCenter.com

JUN 1

– Dueling Pianos at The Ritz. This is the “Good Time” interactive, entertainment explosion of the New Millennium. Two accomplished pianists, and veteran singers/comedians sailing full-steam ahead through a non-stop show featuring a variety of music, special dedications, comedy and audience participation. Performing & providing entertainment in Sams Town Casinos, Tunica, MS, DJ’s Dugout, Omaha, NE and Pat O’Briens, Orlando, FL. The Dueling Pianos Show features Joe Lupis and Andrew Percoco. Dueling Pianos has become the most popular show in club hall over the world. With more than 25 years of show business experience each, and 10 years together.

Located Ritz Theatre, 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven. Sat, 8-10 pm. Cost - $15 & $20.

Charity Events & Golf Tournaments

MAY 4

– Poles for Paws Bass Fishing Tournament. Presented by Bassmasters Florida High School Fishing. Tournament in honor of Polk County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit. Benefit for K-9s for Cops. $1,500 guaranteed for 1st prize. Enjoy K-9 demonstrations, Meet the Trainers, Kids’ Games, Photo ops w/ K-9 Dogs.

Located at Tanner’s Lakeside in Winter Haven. Registration fee is $100.

LakelandJuniorBassmasters.com

MAY 4

– Camp Fire Kentucky Derby Party. Proceeds benefit Camp Fire.

Derby attire suggested. Enjoy exciting Horse “Auction”, Derby Hat Contest, Trough of Cheer, Traditional Mint Juleps, Beer & Wine (cash bar available). Enjoy Located at Lone Palm Golf Club. Sat, 3-7 pm.

MAY 9

– 4th Annual Rotary Benefit Concert.

Conductor, composer, arranger, producer and songwriter Steve Hackman is one the most innovative artists contributing to a new landscape in classical music. Fluent in both classical and popular repertoire, he crafts virtuosic, cross-genre works and performances that intrigue the established audience and engage an excited new one. Hackman returns to the Polk Theatre to perform Beethoven V. Coldplay.

Monies raised will support projects benefiting the children of Lakeland and Polk County. Located Polk Theatre, 121 S FL Ave, Lakeland. Thurs, 7:30 pm. Ticket $50. Imperialsymphony.org for more info.

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LETTERS TO ABIGAIL (Grove Roots Brew, WH) MIKE HAFER (Lakeland Loft, LKD) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL)

FRIDAY, MAY 24

T MIKE & DUKE (Idle Zone, ADL) POWER SURGE (New Grove Lounge, DUN) HARRIS/BARONE JAZZ (Tempo 1930, WH) TREVOR BYSTROM (Grove Roots Brew, WH) BLUE ROOSTERS (Apple Lounge, WH) THE JAZZ PHOOLS (Lakeland Loft, LKD) CRAIG BRENNER (Pink Piano, LKD) RAMBLIN ROSE TRIO (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) JUG BROTHER’S BAND (Central Park, WH) RASCAL FLATTS wsg LEE BRICE AND MORGAN EVANS (Mid FL CU Amphi, TMP)

SATURDAY, MAY 25 STEEL RIDGE BAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

LENGENDARY JC’S (Tanners Lakeside, WH) SOUTHERN BLEND DUO (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) VEGAN ZOMBIES (New Grove Lounge, DUN) SOUTHERNDIPITY (Grove Roots Brew, WH) JONATHAN KAUFFMAN JAZZ TRIO (Lakeland Loft, LKD) MR. HANDSOME wsg DRASTIC FALL, DANCING WITH GHOSTS, POLAR SUMMER (Johnny G’s, LKD) CELTIC CONUNDRUM (Swan Brewing, LKD) JADED (WH Bar Off the Chain, WH) GRUMPY (Ybor Lounge, LKD)

SUNDAY, MAY 26

ACOUSTIC DOSE 1p/ JACKSON COUNTY 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) THE BROKE (Tanners Lakeside, WH) HARRIS/BARONE JAZZ (Fire Restaurant, WH) GEORGE GROSSMAN (Grove Roots Brew, WH)

MONDAY, MAY 27 MICKENZIE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) RED HOT ROOSTER (Tanners Lakeside, WH)

SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL)

LUBECK (Gary’s Grove, WH) SOUTHERNDIPITY (Twisted Prop, WH)

FRIDAY, MAY 31

FIRE JAZZ TRIO (Fire Restaurant, WH) JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) ARIANA GRANDE wsg NORMANI AND SOCIAL HOUSE (Amway Center, ORL)

DAVID BRIMER (Tanners Lakeside, WH) B. HAVEN (Idle Zone, ADL) KOLT 45 (New Grove Lounge, DUN) WE THREE STRINGS (Grove Roots Brew, WH) SOUTHERN JEDI REVIVAL (Apple Lounge, WH) KRIS CAMPOS TRIO (Lakeland Loft, LKD) NEAL AND PREY (Florida Brewery, ADL) LUBECK (P & J’s Recreation, FRSTPF) GEORGE MORRIS AND THE LARIAT BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) NAT WEST & FRIENDS (Central Park, WH) WONDERLAND (Not A Clue II, ST CLD)

THURSDAY, MAY 30

SATURDAY, JUN 1

TUESDAY, MAY 28 ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD) LUBECK (Apple Lounge, WH) WILEY CHRISTOPHER WIDNER (Swan Brewing, LKD) ARIANA GRANDE wsg NORMANI AND SOCIAL HOUSE (Amway Center, ORL)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29

SKIP FRYE (Tanners Lakeside, WH) ABSOLUTE QUEEN THE TRIBUTE EXPERIENCE (RP Funding Center, LKD) PAUL CALTALDA (Grove Roots Brew, WH) ANDREW PERCOCO (Lakeland Loft, LKD)

LUBECK DUO (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) THE BROKE (Pink Piano, LKD) THE ORDEAL (Johnny G’s, LKD) WONDERLAND (Not A Clue II, ST CLD)

Celebrate the Start of Summer with a full listing of May Events at Bok Tower Gardens LAKE WALES, Fla. Experience fun this summer while visiting one of Central Florida’s most beloved destinations. Please note: National Public Gardens Day has been changed to May 18.

SINGING BRONZE EXHIBIT:

May-June. Learn more about the process of casting bells and the cultural impact of carillons around the world. Included in general admission, free for members.

THE SHOP AT BOK ORCHID DAYS: May 1-12. Enjoy special

orchid displays, an orchid watercolor exhibit and sale featuring artist Shirley Bell. A variety of orchids will be available for purchase. Included in general admission, free for members.

USING RAIN BARRELS IN THE HOME LANDSCAPE: May 1. 12pm-

1pm. Explore how to reduce storm water runoff by incorporating a rain barrel in your landscape with the professionals from UF IFAS. Learn how to create, install and maintain 28 MAY 2019

a rain barrel. Included in general admission, free for members.

RESTORATIVE YOGA: May 4.

9am-11am. Restorative Yoga provides students the opportunity to "fully rest" while opening the body through a variety of supported poses, meditation and breath work that encourage deep relaxation. $30 members/$37 non-members.

FLOWER POWER HAPPY HOUR:

May 4. 3pm-6pm. Embrace your inner fairy with an afternoon learning to make adult flower crowns with complimentary wine and refreshments. Enjoy a late afternoon photo session in the Gardens. $15 members/$22 non-members.

YOGA DANCE: May 7. 5:30pm6:30pm. Experience a unique approach to movement, combining the time-honored traditions of yoga, user-friendly dance, and meditation in motion, breath and the energy centers of the body. Class is appropriate for all levels of fitness and physical ability. $15 member/$22 non-member.

FARM TO TABLE DINNER WITH CHEF AMY FREEZE “BEST OF PUBLISHED RECIPES”: May 9.

6pm-8pm. This non-traditional, four-course dinner will feature Chef Amy’s recipes that appear in various magazines and cookbooks. $45 members/$52 non-members.

MOTHER'S DAY AT THE GARDENS: May 12. Free admission

offered to all mothers along with special music from the Singing Tower. Special carillon concerts at 1pm & 3pm.

NATIONAL PUBLIC GARDENS DAY: May 18. A national celebra-

tion, enjoy free admission to the gardens with vouchers from www. publicgardens.org/programs/national-public-gardens-week/events.

HEARTMATH: THE RESILIENCE ADVANTAGE PROGRAM: May

18. 9am-4pm. The HeartMath® approach to personal resilience is an evidence-based program that provides the tools needed to maintain energy levels, intuition & heart to heart connections. (NCBTMB

approved for 6 CEU credits for massage therapists). $125 members/$132 non-members.

ARMED FORCES DAY CONCERTS: May 18. A musical salute

of gratitude. Free admission offered to all military veterans including active duty with valid ID. Special carillon concerts at 1pm & 3pm.

WINTER IS COMING TO THE GARDENS: May 25. Do you drink

and know things about Game of Thrones? Enjoy a live “Game of Thrones” inspired carillon concert

by Geert D'Hollander at 1pm, take pictures with characters from the Florida Game of Thrones Cosplay Group, Test your GOT trivia with Triviosity from 2-4pm and munch out with a GOT inspired meal for purchase. Included in general admission, free for members.

MEMORIAL DAY CONCERTS:

May 27. A musical salute of gratitude. Free admission offered to all military veterans including active duty with valid ID. Special carillon concerts at 1pm & 3pm.

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MAY 11

– Battle of the Bass Tournament.

Hosted by Tournament Director FLW Tour Pro Angler, Darrell Davis at renowned Camp Mack, a Guy Harvey Lodge, Marina and RV Resort in the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes.

Teams of 2 will register for our competitive catch & release tournament where they will participate in a day of fishing, weigh their catch, then celebrate the winners with food & drink, prizes and fun - all while supporting a great charity! Located at Camp Mack, a Guy Harvey Lodge & Resort. Sat, 7am. Cost - $250 for a 2-person team. https://give.bbbstampabay.org/ge/bass2019

MAY 11

LakelandFlyingTigers.com – Lakeland Flying Tigers vs Ft Myers Miracle. Minor league baseball team. Fri, 6:30 pm located Publix Field, Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland. LakelandFlyingTigers. com

MAY 17

Jenkins Arena. RPFundingCenter.com – Lakeland Flying Tigers vs Palm Beach Cardinals. Minor league baseball team. Mon, 6:30 pm located Publix Field, Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland.

LakelandFlyingTigers.com

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– Lakeland Flying Tigers vs Dunedin Blue Jays. Minor league baseball team. Fri, 6:30 pm located Publix Field, Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland. LakelandFlyingTigers. com – Lakeland Flying Tigers vs Dunedin Blue Jays. Minor league baseball team. Sat, 6 pm located Publix Field, Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland. LakelandFlyingTigers. com – Lakeland Tarpons vs Gulf Coast Fire.

Professional indoor football team. Sat, 4 pm.

Located at the RP Funding Center in the

– Lakeland Flying Tigers vs Palm Beach Cardinals. Minor league baseball team. Tues, 6:30 pm located Publix Field, Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland.

LakelandFlyingTigers.com – Lakeland Flying Tigers vs Palm Beach Cardinals. Minor league baseball team. Wed, 6:30 pm located Publix Field, Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland.

– Lakeland Flying Tigers vs Ft Myers Miracle.

Minor league baseball team. Sat, 6 pm located Publix Field, Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland. LakelandFlyingTigers.com – Lakeland Flying Tigers vs Ft Myers Miracle.

Minor league baseball team. Sun, 1 pm located Publix Field, Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland. LakelandFlyingTigers.com

– Kiwanis Club of Winter Haven Golf Tournament. 22nd Annual Serving the Children Golf Tournament. Located at the Country Club of Winter Haven. Sat, 7:30 am. (*Kick-off party is hosted May 9 at Grove Roots Brewing Company with music, live entertainment, silent auction and more.

Separate ticketed event.)

MAY 17

– 9th Annual Belt Buckle Bash. Join the United Way of Central Florida for music, food, games and a great cause! Located at Rocking H Ranch, 2200 Ewell Rd, Lakeland.

Fri, 6:30-8:30 pm. www.liveuwcf.org or (863) 648-1500 x221 or to RSVP.

MAY 18

– 16th Annual Gourmet Gents.

A culinary extravaganza hosted by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc the Polk County Chapter. This uyear’s theme is Harlem Nights. Entertainment

by DJ Skillzmatic & Skillzmatic Band.

Located Lake Eva Banquet Hall, 799 Johns Ave, Haines City. Sat, 6-9 pm. Tickets - $50. Must purchase in advance. www.

NC100BWPCC.org or (863) 299-7177 for more info.

Sports in Polk

MAY 6

– Lakeland Flying Tigers vs Florida Fire Frogs. Minor league baseball team.

Mon, 6:30 pm located Publix Field, Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland.

LakelandFlyingTigers.com

MAY 7

– Lakeland Flying Tigers vs Florida Fire Frogs. Minor league baseball team.

Tues, 6:30 pm located Publix Field, Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland.

LakelandFlyingTigers.com

MAY 8

– Lakeland Flying Tigers vs Florida Fire Frogs. Minor league baseball team.

Wed, 6:30 pm located Publix Field, Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland.

LakelandFlyingTigers.com

MAY 11

– Lakeland Tarpons vs Sarasota Bigcats.

Professional indoor football team. Sat, 7 pm.

Located at the RP Funding Center in the Jenkins Arena. RPFundingCenter.com

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BIG MONEY

Was Raised at the 6th Annual Pints for Paws Lakeland Beer Fest On January 18, 2019 the 6th Annual Pints for Paws Lakeland Beer Fest was hosted in downtown Lakeland by Bernie Little Distributors at the beautiful Lake Mirror Promenade. This dog-friendly event was a sold out fundraiser benefiting the Humane Society of Polk County – Polk’s no kill shelter.

Due to all of the hard work from event coordinator and manager, Stephanie Eck, along with the staff at Bernie Little Distributors, and all of its event partners, BIG money was raised!

On April 9, 2019, Joe Little, owner of Bernie Little

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Distributors, along with the Platinum Sponsors, presented a HUGE check to Lisa Baker, Executive Director of the Humane Society of Polk County.

Pictured L-R: Alex Mahalak;

LowPaymentKings.com/Mahalak Auto Group, Lanier Upshaw Inc., Dr. Mattson; Companion Animal Hospital of Lakeland, Stephanie Eck; Event Coordinator/Manager Bernie Little Distributor, Lisa

Baker; Executive Director Humane Society of Polk County, Joe Little; Owner Bernie Little Distributor.

For details on the next Pints for Paws Lakeland Beer Fest January 17, 2020: ww.pintsforpawslakelandbeerfest.com

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2. In lightly a large crushed bowl, mix together 16-by-12-inch shallots. In a small pan,Using add 2 but2 tablespoons Worcestershire tablespoons oil over medium-high Veterinarian of the Month sauce heat.

Toss shallots with corn3 tablespoons olive oil, divided Dr Mitsie Vargas is our Vet of the Month! Dr Vargas is starch. Cook, 5-10 minutes, stiruse involved with various organizations in our community.

2 tablespoons garlic powder ring often, until crispy. Sprinkle Dr Vargas is a Past President of the Ridge Veterinary Medical Society, a member of the Junior League of 2 teaspoons salt with salt. Top lamb with sauce, Greater Winter Haven board, Girls Inc, Winter Haven Area 2 teaspoons ground black pepcrispy shallots, and pomegranate Chamber of Commerce and a previous board member of per the Humane Society of Polk County. In her spare time seeds, if desired. she is an avid reader and also enjoys traveling abroad, gardening and relaxing at home with her family. If you are in need of a good veterinarian please consider Dr Vargas at Orchid Springs Animal Hospital located at 615 Overlook Dr, Winter Haven, FL 863-324-6964. www.osahvets.com

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BRAINEXCERCISE Sudoku Puzzle STRANGE BUT TRUE

BY SAMANTHA WEAVER

TRIVIA TEST

By Fifi Rodriguez

1. U.S. STATES: Which state is

home to the Volcanoes National Park?

• It was one of the most influential directors in the history of cinema, Alfred Hitchcock -- also known as the "Master of Suspense" -– who made the following sage observation: "The length of a film should be directly related to the endurance of the human bladder."

2. HISTORY: When did the

• In Murfreesboro, Tennessee, it is illegal to keep indoor furniture outdoors.

Japan’s islands is the largest in size?

• The town of Llanfair in Wales is also known by its Welsh name, lanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantsiliogogogoch. Roughly translated, this means, "Saint Mary's Church in a hollow of white hazel, close to a whirlpool and Saint Tysilo's Church and near a red cave."

The sign at the railway station that has the town's name is 20 feet long.

Christianity?

• Those who study such things say that cockroaches can run as fast as 3 mph.

• You probably don't realize it -- and you certainly don't notice it -– but experts claim that the Atlantic Ocean is getting about 1 centimeter bigger every year, and the Pacific Ocean is shrinking by the same amount. It's due to continental drift, they say.

• Linguists say that American English has roughly 20 swear words (depending, of course, on how one defines swearing). In contrast, residents of ancient Rome had a lexicon of about 800 so-called "dirty" words to draw upon.

Deepwater Horizon oil spill occur in the Gulf of Mexico?

3. MOVIES: Who sang “Beauty and the Beast” in the 1991 movie of the same name?

4. GEOGRAPHY: Which one of

5. RELIGION: Who was the first Roman emperor to convert to

6. LITERATURE: What was the

name of the land featured in the

seven-novel fantasy series written

by C.S. Lewis?

7. MATH: What is the name of an angle that is less than 90 degrees?

8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What was Mahatma Gandhi’s profession before he became an activist for nonviolent civil disobedience?

9. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president popularized the phrase “The Silent Majority”?

10. INVENTIONS: Who is credited with inventing Coca-Cola?

ANSWERS 1. Hawaii 2. 2010 3. Angela Lansbury 4. Honshu 5. Constantine 6. Narnia 7. Acute 8. Lawyer 9. Richard Nixon 10. Dr. John Pemberton

• The tuatara is a lizard that can be found in New Zealand. Its claim to fame? It has a third eye, located on the top of its head.

ANSWERS

• If you counted up all the McDonald's, Dunkin' Donuts, Pizza Hut, Burger King, Domino's Pizza, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Wendy's and Taco Bell locations in the United States and added them together, you still wouldn't reach the number of pharmacy locations across the country.

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By Tracey Greene

Time for a Taco Party In keeping with this month’s theme, I decided to write about hosting a Taco Party. I love hosting themed parties for my friends to enjoy. One of my favorites is the Taco Party!

It’s much more than just a few taco shells and some seasoned ground beef. A taco party is about being social, trying new ingredients, eating a variety of tasty little handheld goodies while also enjoying a few adult beverages, games and adult conversation.

Adding a touch of color: first I like to use lots of color, from different bright colored paper beverage napkins, dinner napkins and paper plates to plastic cups. This alone helps brighten up the table and makes everything fun! I also like to use a lot of different size and color bowls on the table to hold all the yummies we are about to eat. Smaller ones for toppings, larger ones for the meats/sides.

The meat: I love offering a lot of choices! Some are grilled, some are done on the stove and some in crock pots – which helps save time. The most important thing to remember is to make sure that you do not use the same seasoning for each meat. Seasonings should enhance flavors of the meat not make it all taste the same. Premarinated steak (flank or skirt) is grilled, tilapia is grilled (a panko-crusted fish is also great in the oven), traditional taco seasoned ground beef, and a shredded enchilada flavored chicken cooked in the crock pot.

The sides: I always have a black bean, a refried bean, fiesta fire roasted corn, and a Spanish saf-

fron rice. I also make sure to grill veggies for friends that eat healthier: grilled onions, red/green peppers, squash, zucchini. Nachos with salsa and chile con queso.

The toppings: Toppings are the key to pulling this fun meal all together. But you must make sure to include toppings to complement each meat. Pickled onions, raw onions, cilantro, red hot sauce, green hot sauce, shredded carrots, tomatoes, jalapenos, shredded cheddar/Mexican flavored cheeses, queso fresco cheese, Cole slaw for the fish, shredded lettuce, Mango salsa, pico de gallo, sour cream, chipotle aioli, sriracha, fresh sliced limes.

The shells: You must have a variety! Soft corn and flour tortillas as well as hard taco shells. For those friends that “low carb” it, offer lettuce wraps too.

The beverages: Keep it simple.

Two Spanish-style beers, one light and one dark. Make a pitcher of margaritas. Spanish red/white wine. Maybe some refreshing red/ white sangria. Sounds delish!

Everyone Needs Dessert: I love dessert! Flan, Tres Leches Cake and Churros are perfect Mexican desserts to round out the party.

Don’t have time to make them, then order them from Publix or have your bestie (who is a great baker) make them for you!

Next time you want to wow your friends, throw a “grown up” taco party. Your friends will be shouting Arriba! Arriba! And Bravo!! ­QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS Info@todayandtonight.com

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BOWL A RAMA

Benefiting The Humane Society of Polk County

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4TH, 2019 • 2PM - 5PM

Bowling • Food Buffet • Raffles • Fun • Games • 8-Pin No-Tap SPACE IS LIMITED! RESERVE YOUR TEAM AND SPONSORSHIP $1,500

THE KINGPIN • Two Company Lane Signs • Company Logo Inclusion In Social Media Marketing • Painted Bowling Pin In Recognition Of Company Sponsorship • Four 4-Person Teams • 2 Bowling Games • Bowling Shoes • Food Buffet*

$500

LUCKY STRIKE • • • • •

One Company Lane Sign Two 4-Person Teams 2 Bowling Games Bowling Shoes Food Buffet*

$350

PICK UP THE SPARE • • • • •

One Company Lane Sign A 4-Person Team 2 Bowling Games Bowling Shoes Food Buffet*

$200

THE ALLEY CAT • • • •

4-Person Team 2 Bowling Games Bowling Shoes Food Buffet*

$200

THE GUTTER DOG • One Company Lane Sign • 2 Admissions To Event • Food Buffet* (No Bowling)

$200

IT’S A SPLIT • Company Logo On All Premium Raffle Signage • Two Admissions To Event • Food Buffet* (No Bowling)

$25

THE TURKEY • Admission To Event • Food Buffet* (No Bowling)

BENEFITING THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF POLK COUNTY Reserve your team and sponsorship today!

Lisa Baker: lisa.baker@humanesocietyofpolkcounty.org or (863) 324-5227 * Food Buffet may include but not limited to: Pizza, Wings, Sandwiches, Salad, Meatballs, Little Smokies, Taco Bar (drinks not included!)

All drinks available for purchase at the snack bar.