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which hosts other cultural events including the Bloomin’ Arts Festival in the spring and Syfy Bartow in the late winter. The Chalk Walk Festival proves especially unique due to its unique medium, which attracts plen ty of curious onlookers and creative artists alike downtown.
by James Coulter
In a small cardboard box sitting on the sidewalk, a hairless cat stares up at you with its big blue kitty cat eyes. Scribbled under neath the box is the warning: “Please don’t feed the tiger.” The little thing is so adorable you want to pick it up, but you can’t—not because you shouldn’t, but because it’s not a real cat. It’s only a chalk drawing!
Bridget Lyons, an artist from South Tampa, drew this nearly three-dimensional chalk drawing during a past Bartow Chalk Walk. She loves to doodle many subjects in chalk, and she plays around with perspective to make them pop up from off the pavement.
“It is an interesting world of artists with a unique art form,” said event organizer, Trish Pfeiffer. “It is the only art show like it in Polk County, and it is neat to see art come alive. These artists are on their knees for eight hours in the sun with garden foam for their knees and butts because they are literally working laying down.”
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ask a lot of great questions...[and the Chalk Walk] is the kickoff to the fall season. I am looking forward to going out there and hav ingLyonsfun!”is one of several dozen chalk artists from across the nation and even the world who convene in Downtown Bartow to kneel on the ground and use the pavement as their canvas during the annual Bartow Chalk Walk Festival. Presented by Main Street Bartow, and sponsored by Frost Law Firm, it is Polk County’s only professional chalk artForevent.two days, chalk artists will gather at Fort Blout Park, located at the intersection of Broadway Avenue and Main Street outside the Polk County Courthouse. There they will sketch, draw, shade, and let their imag inations run wild. The only limitation, aside from their designated art space, will be the amount of chalk they have, and, of course, theirTheimagination.ChalkWalk Festival will be hosted by the award-winning Main Street Bartow, the community’s second oldest program,
Pfeiffer started the Bartow Chalk Walk Festival in 2018. However, the creation of the event started a year earlier through a conversation with a friend, Eric Michaels, a VJ from Lakeland. She wanted to start a new cultural event for downtown Bartow, and he told her he knew a brilliant chalk artist who could help her with that. The chalk artist in question knew several other artists, and they
For the past three years, she has been attending the annual Bartow Chalk Walk Festival. She loves the overall hometown atmosphere and the curious onlookers who stop by to watch her bring her chalk subjects to “Ilife.enjoy a small-town event that has a very engaging audience,” she said. “I enjoy the crowd and how engaging they are. They
were all invited to the inaugural event the following year.
Matt McAllister, who lives in Palmetto, first attended the event in 2018. His art focuses on portraits of pop culture icons, especially from movies and comic books, and colorful animals. He was attracted to the festival both by its small-town vibe and the overall enthusiasm of its orga nizer.“Ilove the location being in the center of town in front of the courthouse,” he said. “I’m most looking forward to link ing up with fellow artists and the great volunteers of the festival.”
“It is interesting to see what other shows and events they go to,” she said.
“It has grown into a community of chalk artists across the world...It is neat to get international artists. We look forward to it.”Overall, curiosity draws in the crowds and allows the event to flourish as it has these past few years, especially during these uncertain times. Chalk drawing is a unique art form with diverse possibili ties. Some artists simply sketch out their art, while others apply paint to the back ground. Some even employ three-dimen sional elements to make their art pop off from the Regardlesspavement.ofwhat the artists create, plenty of curious attendees arrive over the weekend to see the pavement of the downtown community come to life with vibrant colors and intriguing designs. When they arrive on Saturday, they see the art being created; and come the next day, they see the hard work come to frui tion with the final design.
Pfeiffer maintains the event’s Facebook page. Through it, she has seen the wide scope and reach of the event, seeing where the many artists and attendees arrive from across the world and the other events that they participate in.
“It is a neat art form,” Pfeiffer said. “People are interested in it, and they find an interesting art form as they come to the event. How amazed they are by how good the work is. They come on Saturday not knowing what to expect, and then they come back on Sunday because they want to see the finished product. So that is a neat thing when they return.”
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The first Chalk Walk in 2018 drew in 22 artists. Since then, the event has con tinued to grow up until 2020, when it was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandem ic. The event returned in 2021 with even more artists, and now this year’s event is expected to bring in more artists and attendees. Even during a rainstorm in 2019, the chalk walk has always drawn in large creative and curious crowds.
The Bartow Chalk Walk Festival will be hosted on Saturday, Oct. 1 and Sunday, Oct. 2. From 9 am to 4 pm at Fort Blount Park, located at 343 W Davidson St, Bartow 33830. Awards will be conferred on Sunday afternoon. The event is open and free to the public. For more informa tion, visit their Facebook page at: https:// www.facebook.com/ChalkWalkBartow
Chalk artists from across the country and even around the world arrive to participate. One notable artist is from Istanbul, Turkey. He initially started attending Bartow Chalk Walk, and also visits another in Georgia, as well as par ticipated in a big project in Washington, D.C.Another artist from Mexico has been attending for many years. Not only have they won best of show in previous events, but they were also selected by Sheriff Grady Judd himself for the titular Sheriff Choice award.
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Everyone loves a good homecooked meal. However, sometimes you want one that’s not made at home! Sometimes, you just want to get out and let someone else do all the hard work of preparing a home-cooked meal, made from scratch, and with fresh ingredients. Whether you crave a piping-hot chicken pot pie fresh from the oven, warm melt-in-your-mouth macaroni and cheese, or Chicken Rockefeller prepared with creamy spinach dip and fresh chopped bacon and cheese, you can eat homecooked comfort food away from the comforts of home at Lucille’s American Cafe in Winter Haven.From the Black and Bleu Shrimp, lightly blackened shrimp with homemade bleu cheese dress ing and the house special chili made with sirloin, to the Bread Pudding with spicy bourbon sauce, or Betsy’s Carrot Cake with cream cheese frosting, Lucille’s American Cafe provides the com fort of All-American cuisine. It’s about the homemade meatloaf to smokehouse BBQ chicken to the three-cheese baked macaroni and the grilled pork chops, all enjoyed in a comfortable, hospitable dining environment in Downtown Winter Haven.Everything from the main course to the desserts is made from
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Buffalo Cauliflower: crispy tempura fried and tossed in spicy buffalo sauce served with homemade bleu cheese dressing.
for his manager degree, and running Weston eatery for 23 years, he felt the time was right to open another eatery in Winter Haven.
“I think it is in my blood,” Beth said.
“I felt our concept could speak for the locals down here, being simple comfort food that grandma used to make, with love from the kitchen,” he said. “We thought it was the right concept for the right market, the right loca tion, the right comfort base. And we felt like we had come in five years earlier, it would have been too early; and if we had come five years later, it would have been too late. So the timing was really good and exactly how it has [been] expected.”
Both Paul and Beth feel confident that their commitment to fresh food will draw in the downtown crowds. Most other eateries skimp out on their claim to freshness, while Lucille’s makes everything, including the barbecue and ketchup, from scratch.
Beth and Paul had previous experience owning and operating their original eatery in Weston since 1999. They have since decided to expand their venue by opening another eatery. They searched high and low through Winter Haven until they chose their current location. Witnessing all of the economic devel opment in the area inspired them to set up shop in downtown, Beth said.
Gimme S'more: homemade graham cracker crust, marshmallow and vanilla ice cream.
They first opened their doors in April. The past three months have seen progress with their eatery in stages to ensure their staff was well trained with only the highest standards. After all, they want to ensure their customers only receive the most personable service as though they were family, Beth said.
Chicken Rockefeller: chicken breasts topped with creamy spinach, bacon, and parmesan cheese served with sides.
“Before so many places [were about] eating out with fast food...people would gather at the table as families and talk about their day,” Beth said. “That is what we are trying to rec reate in the sense of coming together, bringing people together...whether it is breakfast or cocktails or a family sharing a meal. That is our goal, to bring people together to share a meal with family and friends and enjoy each other’s company.”
American Cafe is located at 205 3rd St SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880. The eatery is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday, and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For more infor mation, visit their website at: https://www. lucillescafe.com or FB@LucillesAmericanCafeWinterHaven
scratch with fresh ingredients. Even their cocktails are made from fresh-squeezed juices and homemade sour mixes. Nothing is pre pared from frozen or pre-cooked ingredients. Everything you eat and drink is as homemade as if they were prepared literally at home.
“It is classic comfort food,” said Beth Nunez, co-owner and manager. “Our motto is: sharing the stories that unite us while sharing classic comfort food that mom and grandma used to make...[It] is all made from scratch, made to order, made with love.”
Paul Nunez, co-owner, has had service industry experience since he was 16 years old. After attending Johnson & Wales University for culinary, Florida International University
“When you are in the service industry, espe cially in a business like this, feeding people and seeing people enjoy with friends and family, celebrating, I think those are the things that are fulfilling to me as an owner... It feels good. It is comfortable. It is casual. So, I think providing a respite from the home, if you want a homecooked meal, you can have it here, whether it is an appetizer or cocktail from the bar, or sitting down with the family in the dining room or enjoying our home made comfort food prepared from scratch by our staff.”
“Even at the bar, we add a level of fresh ness that we do not feel people are doing,” Paul said. “[We] fresh squeeze our orange juices, making our own sour mix, there [are] no potions or powders so we are trying to bring a level of quality freshness and home made prepared food to the community with out it being fine dining or deliver an expen siveLucille’sfare.”
Beth and Paul Nunez wanted to create the experience of enjoying homemade comfort food outside of the comforts of home. Since opening in April, they have provided resi dents and visitors alike such a luxury, prepar ing meals that bring people together for good food and good times.
The past three months have been difficult yet fulfilling. They have since started oper ating seven days a week and offering a full menu with breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktails. They hope to add blue plate and happy hour drink specials soon. Until then, they hope to slip out of the slow season and experience a greater influx of customers over the next few months.
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3. MOVIES: What is the name of the horse in the Disney animated movie “Tangled”?
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1970s, American Kitchen Foods, Inc., perhaps inspired by a picky young eater at home, tried disguising peas in a fry-shaped form with a product called “I hate •peas.”Seaurchins acquired their name from hedgehogs, which were known as urchins until about the 15th century ... meaning, of course, that sea urchins are therefore essen tially ocean hedgehogs.
staffingManyshortages.”firefighters in this country work long hours and risk their lives for jobs that pay very little. In 2019, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that firefighters earn an aver age salary of $54,650—slightly less than the average wage for cops, which is $67,600. In contrast, firefighters experience a higher fatal injury rate of 20 per 100,000 workers, while cops have a lower rate of 14 per 100,000 workers, according to BLS figures.
6. SCIENCE: What is the tallest type of grass?
Dolly Parton once offered 7thand 8th-graders in her hometown of Sevierville, Tennessee, a gift of $500 if they graduated from high school, reducing the dropout rate from 30% to 6%.
Our firefighters work tirelessly (and often thanklessly) to keep us all safe. Now, more than ever, they need our support. This month, show your appreciation for our men and women in red. Honor our real American heroes. Support the thin red line.
10. ANATOMY: Where are suture joints found in the human body?
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The police often bemoan about being “defunded”, despite U.S. polic ing budgets (at approximately $118 billion) ranking their forces collec tively as the world’s third-highest military expenditure, according to the Security Policy Reform Institute. Yet while firefighters face serious health risks, they often fight tooth and nail to secure proper pensions and health benefits. Recently, Pres. Biden autho rized to increase the salary of federal firefighters by $20,000 per year for the next two fiscal years, as reported by the Washington Post
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9. MUSIC: Which Rolling Stones’ hit featured the line: “Who could hang a name on you”?
7. LANGUAGE: What does the Greek root word “morph” mean?
• The Hair Museum of Avanos, located beneath Chez Galip’s pot tery shop in Cappadocia, Turkey, is filled with hair samples from over 16,000 women from around the •world.
We live in uncertain times. Our society stands on the brink of chaos. Thankfully, plenty of brave men and women remain dedicated to protect ing and serving our communities. They are the thin line upholding law and order. They alone prevent society from descending into lawless anarchy. Every day, they risk their lives to protect innocent people. Even then, very few people show appreciation for their services. Due to uncaring politicians, their departments remain underfunded and understaffed. And despite placing their lives at risk to keep us all safe, they lack the health benefits to keep themselves in top physical condition to perform their duties.Myfellow Americans, we must stand in solidarity with our real American heroes. We must show our support for these brave men and women who risk life and limb daily to defend their communities. And we must ensure they are properly com pensated so they can continue to pro tect and serve.
8. FOOD & DRINK: What is a samovar used for?
• Titanic director James Cameron drew that famous nude sketch of Rose in the film. (Kate Winslet wore a swimsuit for the scene.)
September is Firefighter Appreciation Month. Whether day or night, rain or shine, firefighters across this country remain on call to rescue citizens from fires and other emergencies. Many of these brave individuals perform their duties as volunteers. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, of the 1.2 million firefighters working in 30,000 depart ments nationwide, “900,000 of them work in volunteer or combination vol unteer-career departments.”
1. TELEVISION: What is the song played at the end of the final epi sode of “Breaking Bad”?
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• Prior to 1998, it was illegal in Victoria, Australia, to change a lightbulb unless you were a licensed •electrician.Beforeyou embark upon a detox regimen, you might consider this: In 2007, an advocacy group called
• The “Josh Fight,” started in 2021 by Josh Swain after he discovered a number of other folks on social media who shared his moniker, is an event held in Lincoln, Nebraska, in which hundreds of people named Josh duel with pool noodles to crown the “Ultimate Josh.” To date, the event has raised over $20,000 for
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5. GEOGRAPHY: What is the oldest, still active volcano on Earth?
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2. PSYCHOLOGY: What fear is represented in the condition called plutophobia?
Even then, many fire departments are understaffed and underfunded. Polk County Fire Rescue is one of those departments. According to ABC Action News, the county fire rescue division has more than 50 vacancies, leaving many existing firefighters overworked. Its union reports that many stations run “20 plus calls in a shift” with individual staff members “forced to work hundreds of hours of mandatory overtime to make up for
4. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of rattlesnakes called?
Even if most firefighters do not die in the line of duty, they routine ly expose themselves to hazardous conditions that put their health at risk. The stress placed upon them often leads to anxiety, depression, and PTSD, while heart attacks remain the leading cause of death, according to Samsung Business Insights. Even worse, firefighters are 250 percent more likely to contract cancer due to exposure to carcinogens. As Samsung reports: “An average 63 percent of all firefighters will contract cancer at some point in their lifetime.”
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Downtown Disco. Calling All Ladies! We have an “Off The Hook” night planned for you! Downtown Winter Haven busi nesses will be open late for a night of food, drink and shop ping specials. Good vibes only while you wear your favorite 70’s outfit for a “Far Out” night out with your girls! Register below for $10 and pick up your event map on the corner of Central Ave and 4th Street NW. Thurs, 5:30-8:30 pm. https:// centralfloridatix.com/events/ co-9-29-2022ladies-night-downtown-dis
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Tuesday. Third Tuesday of every month. 10 tastes from downtown bars, restaurants, and sweet shops. New offerings every month. Tasty Tuesdays are a super fun way to experi ence multiple Downtown restau rants 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 tick et package from LDDA. Tickets come in packets of 10 for $25. (Additional packs may be pur chased in increments of $5 which is 2 tickets). Tues, 4:30-9 pm. Cost - $25 for 10 ets/31?cs=true&cst=customproduct/tasty-tuesday-tickhttps://ldda.square.site/tastes.
Head to Downtown Lakeland on the first Friday of every month for First Friday; new theme each month. This month is the Cookie Carnival. Downtown shops and restaurants will be open late. 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 fam ily-friendly event held in the streets of Downtown Lakeland between Lemon Street and Oak Street along Kentucky Ave. and Main St. Downtown Lakeland, Fri 6-9 pm. DowntownLKLD. com
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Celebrate Winter Haven. This celebration is a night to revel in all things Winter Haven!
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– Central Florida Gun Show. Presented by Lakeland Rifle & Pistol Club. Hundreds of tables. 53 years of shows! Best show in Central Florida. Buy, Sell, Trade! Concealed Weapons Classes Available. Free parking. Located at Sun n Fun Expo, 4175 Medulla Rd., LakelandGunClub.comLakeland.
8th Annual 7 Rivers Water Festival. Presented by Polk County Utilities. Enjoy vendors, activities, entertainment, tours
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Ultimate Team Challenge Bull Riding. Come watch some of the world’s best cowboys com pete on teams to try and win piece of a $100,000 cash prize! Over the course of this event, 90 bull riders will be going headto-head with the countries best bovine athletes. The team with the highest accumulated score on 3 rides, wins! We will have fun for everyone at this event, with activities for the whole fam ily. We will have a boot scram ble for the kids on Friday, and a dance off on Saturday. You can also try your luck as a bull rider on the mechanical bull in our family zone. Or if you’re feel ing brave, you can play Money the Hard Way for the chance to win $200! Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri & Sat, 7 pm. Tickets $21, $29, $34, $40, $108 VIP Floor www.RPFundingCenter.comSeats.
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and more! Free event. (must reserve space in advance online for all tours) Located down town Winter Haven, Central Park. Sat, 9-3 pm. ers-water-festivalpolk-county.net/utilities/7-rivhttps://www.
Lakeland Food Truck Rally. Tampa Bay Food Truck Rally brings food trucks to Munn Park on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Come on out to Downtown Lakeland and enjoy a variety of Florida food trucks and their delicious cuisine. 20 plus food trucks come together each month and park on the streets surrounding beautiful Munn Park. Thurs, 6-9 pm. (next events: Oct 13, Nov 10)
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Summer. Balmoral Bar & Grill is hosting Oktoberfest! Come enjoy the world famous German festival right here in Haines City. Experience the music, authentic food and beer specials at this free event. Located at Balmoral Bar & Grill, 124 Kenny Blvd., Haines City. Sat, 7-10 info.BalmoralBarAndGrill.compm.for
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We will award the 95th annual Citizens of the Year Banker’s Cup Awards, honor the small and large business of the year and have a few surprises throughout the night. In keep ing with tradition, the evening will include a reflection of the past year from the Chamber Board Chairwoman Jennifer Fasking, of State Farm, who will pass the gavel to incoming Board Chairwoman Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti, President of Polk State College. Located Nora Mayo Hall, Winter Haven. Thurs, 6-9 pm. For Winter-Haven-13061/detailsber.com/events/Celebrate-https://web.winterhavenchamtickets:
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3rd Thursday Market. The boutique market will feature a variety of produce, artisan food vendors, plants, a pinch of crafts and a mind-blowing food truck. This market is within walking distance of restaurants and shops. Located Stuart Avenue in the parking lot near downtown’s new Gillian Fazio mural in Lk Wales. Thurs, 4-7 pm.
& Dinner Show. Learn the dance of passion from profes sional instructor Kevin Rios while enjoying dinner from the Balmoral chef. Music by Secret Soul and DJ Alian. Located at Balmoral Event Center, 116 Kenny Blvd., Haines City. Ticket price includes dinner: https:// centralfloridatix.com/events/sal sa-dance-party-10-8-2022
OCT 2– Wine & Roses. Presented by the Symphony Guild of Winter Haven. Enjoy the Harris Barone Quartet. This event is for members only; either renew your mem bership or become a new member. Complimentary wine will be served. Located at Gram Parsons Derry Down in Winter Haven. Sun, 3-5 orgSymphonyGuildofWinterHaven.pm.
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of wine featured on the Wine Walk will also be available for purchase. Located at Bok Tower Gardens, Lk Wales. Sat, 2-5 pm. Cost - $40 members, $55 non-members. gardens.org/calendar/wine-walk/https://boktower
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Fore the Love. Golf and Women’s Tennis Tournament. Benefit for the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation. Located at the Country Club of Winter Haven. Sat, 9 am. (online auc tion and raffles: Fri, Oct 14 to Sat, Oct 22) whhfoundation.org for more info.
Haiti and Trinidad. Together, they create a different style that will ignite your ears and make you want more. Those hoping to enjoy great music will not be disappointed by these talented musicians. They put the power in Powerhouse! Located at Ritz Theatre, downtown Winter Haven. Sat, 8 pm. Cost – $25$40. www.RitzWinterHaven.com
Winter Haven Farmers Market – Saturdays. Shop locally grown food, artisan food vendors, plants, food trucks and more while supporting a healthy & connected communi ty. 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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- 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.shoplakesidevil lage.net
OCT 15– Bok Tower’s Wine Walk. Sip, sample and stroll through the Gardens while sampling 12 wines from exciting New World destinations includ ing California, South Africa, Washington, New York, and Argentina. Ticket includes wine samples, nibbles at each stop, and a souvenir tasting glass. Enjoy Steamin’ Jazz on the Terrace from 5-7 pm. The Blue Palmetto Café will be open late and serving menu items, ice cream, beer, and wine. Bottles
Sesame Street Live “Make Your Magic”. Join your favor ite Sesame Street friends for a magical adventure when Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic visits your neighborhood. Elmo and Abby Cadabby team up to learn how determination and practice are the best ways to reach your goals. Along the way, they are joined by Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Grover, Count and Rosita to discover why it’s okay to make mistakes and real magic can be found when you believe in yourself. With high-energy dancing and an introduction to the art of illu sion, you’ll enjoy every magical moment with your family and friends at Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic.Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sat, 2 shows 10:30 am & 2:30 pm. Tickets $23, $28, $33, $38, $43, $48, $58 plus www.RPFundingCenter.comparking.
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The Gala. A premier black tie fundraising event. Featuring live music, 4-course gourmet dinner, wines, and open bar, live and silent auctions. Benefit for the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation. Located at Nora Mayo Hall, Winter Haven. Thurs, 5 pm (online auction: Fri, Oct 28 to Thurs, Nov 3) whhfoundation. org for more info.
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OCT 8- 36th Annual Polk State FallFest. The College will hold its annual event with 100 local vendors, businesses, and College clubs setting up booths all throughout the Winter Haven Campus. Enjoy exciting, sea sonal, and innovative home made arts, crafts, and products. The event is free and open to the public. The event will also feature family-friendly activities such as games, haunted hous es, bounce houses, shows, and presentations from local law enforcement and EMS. Located Winter Haven Campus, 999 Ave H NE. Sat, 9-3 pm.
Gees. The ultimate salute to the Bee Gees in their prime! This 5-piece band features the pre cise vocal blend, and musician ship, of Todd Pitts, Greg Pitts and Ken Custalow as the broth ers Gibb. The sibling harmonies of the Pitts brothers makes for an even higher caliper of vocal blending. This combined with an energetic stage performance continues to thrill audiences everywhere. Located at Ritz Theatre, downtown Winter Haven. Fri, 7 pm. Costwww.RitzWinterHaven.com$30.
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Concerts & Theatre
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Classic Albums Live Concert Series. Note for Note and Cut for Cut. Performances of classic rock’s best albums and artists with original music performed live on stage. Sept 22: U2 “Joshua Tree”, Oct 23: Billy Joel “The Stranger”. Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 8 pm. Tickets$44, $33 plus parking. www. RPFundingCenter.com
Charity Events & Golf Tournaments
Haven’s 15th Annual Oktoberfest. Presented by Victor Smith Law Group. Enjoy over 40 Florida Craft, local and German beers! Buy a tasting ticket and sample as many of the beers as you’d like. Music by Brass Heart Band; perform ing polka music and more. Enjoy Bratwurst and German fare. Tasting Ticket: $25 presale, $30 at the event. **Admission is FREE if you want to enjoy food and music without the beer tast ing. Located downtown Winter Haven, Central Park. Fri, 5:308:30 pm.
Caribbean Breeze. Featuring the Island Powerhouse Band of Jacksonville, FL. The name says it all. Island Powerhouse Band is a high energy live entertainment band known for their Classic Calypso, Reggae and Soca Music. This group is made of up a kalaidescope of Caribbean diversity and a fusion of flavors. Members are from the Bahamas, Virgin islands,
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 afford able and accessible to SNAP customers. Stop by the Market Information Booth for more details! Located N. Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. Sat, 8 am-1 pm.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPT 14
DAN PEPIN (Front Page Brewing Co, BTW)
SATURDAY, SEPT 17
SUNDAY, SEPT 11
(Amalie Arena, TMP) THE KILLERS wsg JOHNNY MARR (Amway Center, ORL)
JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) WU-TANG CLAN wsg NAS (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP)
CAL U2; JOSHUA TREE THE WALL (RP Funding Center, LKD) JIM & JUDY TAYLOR (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) CHASE DIXON (Old Man Frank’s, WH) JADE & DUKE (The Social Lounge, WH) PAUL WILSON (Swan Brewing, LKD)
JSK DUO (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) CHASE DIXON 2p/ ALMOST THERE 8p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) TMIKE & DUKE (Cypresswood Pub, WH) CABANA DOGS (Dukes Brewhouse, LKD)
TRAVIS WILLIAMS 2p/ BLACK SATIN 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) BRANDON CRAWFORD (Tanners Lakeside, WH) FIFTH GEAR BAND (Caribbean Bay, WH) JOHN FRINZI (Swan Brewing, LKD) SPITFIRE (Twisted Prop, WH)
PATRICK RENNEY (Old Man Frank’s, WH) WARREN MCCOLLOUGH (Swan Brewing, LKD)
CHASE DIXON (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) RUSTIC REUNION (Tanners Lakeside, WH) SNAKE FARM 2p/ BIG TIME JUKEBOX 8p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) CABANA DOGS (Dukes Brewhouse, LKD) CLAIRE VANDIVER DUO (Swan Brewing, LKD) JIM & JUDY (LA’s Midway Saloon, WH) LIZZO SAUCYwsgSANTANA (Amalie Arena, TMP) KAROL G (Amway Center, ORL)
SUNDAY, SEPT 4
ANUEL AA (Amway Center, ORL)
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 21
SATURDAY, SEPT 10
SHAUNA SOLOMON (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) SCOTT NAGLER (Old Man Frank’s, WH) JACK SPROUSE 2p/ THE LEFTOVERS 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD) BOURDON BROTHERS (LA’s Midway Saloon, WH)
LAMB OF GOD wsg KILLSWITCH, BARONESS, SUICIDE SILENCE (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP) CAMILO (Amway Center, ORL)
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MONDAY, SEPT 5
MIDNIGHT 3 (Twisted Prop, WH)
ONEREPUBLIC NEEDTOBREATHEwsg (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP)
MICAH MADORE & KAT AGNER (Swan Brewing, LKD) SPANKIN SADIE (Twisted Prop, WH) DAVID SMITH (Front Page Brewing Co, BTW)
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 7
BIG TIME JUKEBOX (Old Man Frank’s, WH) TMIKE & DUKE (Twisted Prop, WH)
BILLY & RICH DUO (Federal Bar, LKD) DAN PEPIN (Swan Brewing, LKD) COREY & TROY (LA’s Midway Saloon, WH)
FRIDAY, SEPT 2
DAN PEPIN (Swan Brewing, LKD)
RUSTY WRIGHT BAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) BILLY DICKERSON (The Yard On Mass, LKD) BRETT FOSTER BAND (Swan Brewing, LKD) JOSH BLEVINS BAND (Apple Lounge, WH) NICK SOLIDAY (Federal Bar, LKD) SISTER MISTER (Twisted Prop, WH) S.G. WOOD (Front Page Brewing Co, BTW)
THE PORCH PICKERS (Twisted Prop, WH)
MIKE VALLELY & THE COMPLETE DIASTER wsg A HUMAN GONE AND TOME SMASHERS (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
CRUEL CURSES & COMPANY OF ANIMALS (Union Hall, LKD)
SPANKIN SADIE (LA’s Midway Saloon, WH) THE BLACK HONKEYS (Union Hall, LKD) SIDE PROJECT DUO (Front Page Brewing Co, BTW)
BEN MEYER (Chop Shop, LKD) SG WOOD SILVERBACK2p/ 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD) MICAH SHANE & THE POWER TRAIN (Federal Bar, LKD) TWO HOT ONES INDIE NIGHT (Union Hall, LKD)
NOSTALGIA (Old Man Frank’s, WH) B. HAVEN (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) CELTIC CONUNDRUM (Swan Brewing, LKD) RED HEADED STEPCHILD (Apple Lounge, WH) SKIP FRYE (Front Page Brewing Co, BTW)
PATRICK RENNEY (Twisted Prop, WH)
CRISTI MASSEY (Swan Brewing, LKD)
JIM & JUDY 3p/ ADRIENNE RICHARDS 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) TMIKE & DUKE (Grove Roots Brewing Co, WH)
SOUTHERN STARS (Apple Lounge, WH)
SPITFIRE (Apple Lounge, WH)
LUBECK (Tanners Lakeside, WH) FOLEY & BURNS 2p/ SPANKIN SADIE 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH)
JOWELL & RANDY (Amway Center, ORL)
JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
TONY KNIGHT (Tanners Lakeside, WH) DUELING PIANOS (The Social Lounge, WH) TOURIST BOB (Swan Brewing, LKD)
CHUNKA SUMTHIN (Old Man Frank’s, WH) SIXX L SIXX (Swan Brewing, LKD)
MATT HORAN wsg SHELDON BENJAMIN (Union Hall, LKD)
FRIDAY, SEPT 16
SATURDAY, SEPT 24
THURSDAY, SEPT 15
SIDE PROJECT DUO (Twisted Prop, WH)
SEPT/OCT/NOV CONCERT CALENDAR
KORY KETCHUM (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC)
SUNDAY, SEPT 18
SATURDAY, SEPT 3
TONY KNIGHT (Tanners Lakeside, WH) JIM THOMAS (Swan Brewing, LKD) RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS wsg THE STROKES AND THUNDERCAT (Camping World Stadium, ORL)
DAY DRINKIN DUO 2p/ CONSPIRACY THEORY 7p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) MIKE FREUND 2p/ SPITFIRE 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD)
ROD STEWART wsg CHEAP TRICK (Amalie Arena, TMP)
FRIDAY, SEPT 23
BROOKE CRAMER (Front Page Brewing Co, BTW)
THURSDAY, SEPT 22
MIKE MONTS DE OCA (Federal Bar, LKD)
BILLY DICKERSON (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH)
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SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY & THE ASBURY JUKES (Hard Rock Event Center, TMP)
FLORENCE + THE wsgMACHINEKING PRINCESS (Amway Center, ORL)
1969 BAND (Tanners Lakeside, WH)
THURSDAY, SEPT 1
FRIDAY, SEPT 9
RED HOT ROOSTER (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) JIM & JUDY (Old Man Frank’s, WH)
DAVE SMITH (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC) FOLEY & BURNS (Old Man Frank’s, WH)
THURSDAY, SEPT 8
B. HAVEN (Cypresswood Pub, WH) SMASHING PUMPKINS wsgs JANE’S ADDICTION AND POPPY (Amalie Arena, TMP)
BOW WOW, MARIO, KERI HILSON (Amalie Arena, TMP)
SUNDAY, SEPT 25
SATURDAY, OCT 8
JAZZ CARNEVALEHAMILTON; (RP Funding Center, LKD)
POWERHOUSE (Apple Lounge, WH)
CHRIS STAPLETON wsg
B. HAVEN (Meals on Wheels/ Nora Mayo, WH)
LUKE BRYAN wsg RILEY GREEN AND MITCHELL TENPENNY (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP)
SUNDAY, OCT 16
WEDNESDAY, OCT 26
ANDY SHREEVE (Patio 850, LKD) MARC ANTHONY (Amalie Arena, TMP)
SATURDAY. NOV 5
JOSH BLEVINS (Tanners Lakeside, WH)
SATURDAY, OCT 29
SUNDAY, NOV 20
SUNDAY, NOV 27
BLIND AMBITION
WISIN & YANDEL (Amway Center, ORL)
BLUE COLLAR BAND (Apple Lounge, WH) (AmwayGORILLAZCenter, ORL)
FRIDAY, OCT 14
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SPITFIRE (Apple Lounge, WH) REBA wsg TERRI CLARK (Amalie Arena, TMP)
PITBULL wsg IGGY (AmwayAZALEACenter, ORL)
TMIKE & DUKE (Grove Roots Brewing Co, WH)
FRIDAY, SEPT 30
JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
THURSDAY, OCT 6
SATURDAY, OCT 15
STEAMIN’ JAZZ (Bok Tower Gardens, LW)
FRIDAY, NOV 18
CIRCUS MUTT (Swan Brewing, LKD)
FOLEY & BURNS (Tanners Lakeside, WH) LAKELAND PUNK ROCK (Swan Brewing, LKD) BILLY DICKERSON (Harborside, WH)
THURSDAY, OCT 27
RUSTY WRIGHT BAND (Union Hall, LKD)
FRIDAY, NOV 25
FRIDAY, NOV 11
OFF WHITE BETTIES (Wheelhouse Bar 19th Hole, DVPT)
TUESDAY, OCT 25
LUBECK SOUTHRN2p/BLEND 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH)
THURSDAY, SEPT 29
SUNDAY, OCT 23
PATRICK RENNEY (Old Man Frank’s, WH) WISIN & YANDEL (Amway Center, ORL)
MICHEAL RAY wsg JON LANGSTON (Bartow Ford, BTW)
DAMON FOWLER (Union Hall, LKD)
SATURDAY, NOV 19
TOMTRICK (LA’s Midway Saloon, WH) ALICE IN CHAINS AND BREAKING BENJAMIN wsg BUSH AND PLUSH (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP)
BEN PLATT wsg ALY & (AmwayAJCenter, ORL)
PANIC! AT THE DISCO wsgs MARINA AND JAKE WESLEY ROGERS (Amalie Arena, TMP)
99 IN THE SHADE (Tanners Lakeside, WH) SMOKEPOINT (Swan Brewing, LKD) FIFTH GEAR BAND (Caribbean Bay, WH) BANDA MS (Amway Center, ORL)
SATURDAY, OCT 1
SATURDAY, NOV 12
TUESDAY, NOV 22
SUNDAY, NOV 6
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.
WEDNESDAY, OCT 5
ELLE KING AND MORGAN WADE (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP)
BILLY DICKERSON (Swan Brewing, LKD)
PROPER WEDNESDAY (The Yard on Mass, LKD)
CIRCUS MUTT (Swan Brewing, LKD)
FIVE DEATHFINGERPUNCH & BRANTLEY GILBERT (Amalie Arena, TMP)
JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) GRETA VAN FLEET wsgs DURAND JONES & THE INDICATIONS AND CROWN LANDS (Amalie Arena, TMP)
CAL BILLY JOEL; THE STRANGER (RP Funding Center, LKD)
SUNDAY, OCT 30
STEELN’ PEACHES; ALLMAN BROTHERS TRIB (Union Hall, LKD) CHRISTIAN NODAL (Amway Center, ORL)
CASTING CROWNS wsgs CAINE AND ANNE (AmwayWILSONCenter, ORL) IRON MAIDEN wsg WITHIN TEMPTATION (Amalie Arena, TMP)
FRIDAY, OCT 21
BILLY DICKERSON (Harborside, WH)
CLASSIC TRIBUTE INC; CCR AND ROLLING TRIBUTESTONES 5p & 8p (Theatre Winter Haven, WH)
FRIDAY, OCT 7
BLIND AMBITION (Balmoral Bar & Grill, HC)
TUESDAY, OCT 18
MONDAY, SEPT 26
BILLY DICKERSON (Harborside, WH) THE KUTOFFS & FRIENDS (The Yard on Mass, LKD)
ALEX CAMPOS (RP Funding Center, LKD)
BLOODY JUG BAND (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) ZAC BROWN BAND wsg ROBERT RANDOLPH (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP)
JADE & DUKE (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 28
STEVIE NICKS wsg VANESSA CARLTON (Midflorida CU Amphi, TMP)
ALMOST THERE (Old Man Frank’s, WH)
KAROL G (Amalie Arena, TMP)
FRIDAY, NOV 4
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This is a one of a kind, waterfront, casual din ing experience where you can enjoy well-pre pared food, water sports in action and a beau tiful sunset on our multi-level covered deck overlooking Lake Myrtle in Auburndale. Delicious Seafood and more . . . featuring Oyster and Shrimp Po'Boys.We also have a large selection of Hand-dipped Ice cream, beer, wine and specialty beverages. Hours - Open Everyday at 11:00 am
Must Try: Our Delicious Fajitas and Awesome Burgers
Must Try: Hot & Fresh Fajitas - Everyday! Chicken wings!
Must try: Gator Bites, Oyster Nachos, and Shrimp & Grit Cakes 330 Denton Avenue, Auburndale 863-875-3974
Must Try: Classic Pizza Napoli 326 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven 863-875-4894 www.arabellas.us/bistro
Must Try: Famous Wings 2803 Recker Hwy, Winter Haven 863-291-0340
BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S
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: Bananas Foster prepared table side 346 W. Central Ave. Winter Haven 863-293-1797 • www.arabellas.us
Must Try: Chicken Wings & Burgers 615 7th ST SW (863) 293-1937
Must Try: Shrimp or Fresh Grouper 802 Henry St., Lake Wales (863) 676-6361
1070 Wedgewood Estates Blvd (863) 853-9464 www.beefobradys.com
CHAMPS SPORTS BAR
HAINES CITY
Must Try: Famous Fish Sandwich 715 E Palmetto St, Lakeland (863) 688-4280
CRAZY FISH
BALMORAL BAR & GRILL AT BALMORAL RESORT
Must Try: Homemade Pies 8675 Hwy 60 East, Lake Wales 863-696-1901, Find us on Facebook
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.
ARABELLA’S
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.
BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S SOUTH LAKELAND
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
Must Try: Jumbo Wings & Pizza 5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 324-7524
Winter Haven's newest casual bar & grill nes tled 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!
WINTER HAVEN
sandwiches, wraps, burgers, tacos and din ner entrees available. Weekday Values: Mon. Burgers, Tues. Tacos, Wed. Wings, Thurs. Fajitas, Fri. Surf & Turf. See ya at Beefs!
Hours: Mon-Thurs, 11-9 pm. Fri & Sat, 11-10 pm. Sun 12-8 pm. Facebook for more info.
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
Bistro Pizzeria shares the art of perfectly ren dered simplicity. Wood burning oven, pizza by the slice, made to order specialty pizzas. Lunch & dinner menu. Warm & casual dining atmosphere.
4810 South Florida Ave (863) 646-7757 www.beefobradys.com
Offering a casual dining environment complete with poolside outdoor seating, the Balmoral Bar & Grill serves up poolside lunches, afternoon drinks and evening meals. Popular among resort guests and locals alike, our poolside bar in Haines City offers a full bar with TVs and features a menu of shareable appetizers, fresh salads, delicious sandwiches, and more. Live music also offered on the patio most Saturday nights. Check our Facebook for schedule. Bar & Grill is open to the public and is located within Balmoral Resort Florida in Haines City, minutes from Winter Haven and Davenport. Must Try: Flatbreads and Club Sandwich. 124 Kenny Blvd, Haines City (off Hwy 27) (863) 588-3097 • BalmoralBarandGrill.com
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#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.
on Thursdays from 8-10 pm.
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.
Serving Polk County for over 20 years! Cold Beer • Great Food • Family Fun • Best Wings in Town Independently delicious! Daily specials from 2-10 pm: Monday 60¢Tacos, Tuesday $5 Buffalo Shrimp, Wednesday 45¢ Boneless Wings, Tuesday & Thursday BOGO Bud & Bud Light Bottles, Friday, $9 Grouper Sandwich (All Day), Saturday 75¢ Wings (All Day).Hours: Mon.-Thurs, Sat. & Sun. 11 am to 10 pm. Fri. 11 am to midnight. Follow us on Facebook. 863-647-59006645FB@ChampsGrillS.FloridaAve.www.champstogo.com
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,
BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S NORTH LAKELAND
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HARRY’S OLD PLACE
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
THE TWISTED PROP BAR & GRILLE
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Must Try: Award Winning Wings and Burgers 300 Cypress Gardens Blvd.
Family owned and operated since 1968 offer ing 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.
JAY BEES RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
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 desti nation.
Dr. Thompson
1. Name the girl group that released “Nothing But a Heartache.”
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2. Which group had their album pulled by Disney on release day?
5. Name the song that contains these lyrics: “Night-time sharpens, heightens each sensation, Dark ness stirs and wakes imagination, Silently the senses abandon their defenses.”
4. Who received a Grammy for “Don’t Stand So Close to Me”?
2. Insane Clown Posse, in 1997. At the last minute, Disney objected to the graphic nature of the lyrics. Just weeks earlier, the Southern Baptist Convention had threatened to boycott Disney businesses because of Gay Days at Disneyland.
5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “There, like a dream, this won derful night, I gazed at the grotto aglow in the light.”
3. Two duos released “Mocking bird” a decade apart. Who were they?
5. “The Music of the Night,” soundtrack of “The Phantom of the Opera,” in 1986. Based on the 1910 French novel by Gaston Leroux, the musical “The Phantom of the Op era” is about a woman who is the object of obsession of a man living in the basement under the Paris Opera House.
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Max is a black and white male Domestic Shorthair mix. He is approximately 3 months old. Max is an adorable kitten who came in with his two feline friends. He gets along well with other cats and everyone here he has met. Max enjoys taking cat naps and playing with any kind of toy you give him. Hurry in to meet him as he won't be here long!
Winter is a white and brown male Chihuahua,Long-Haired mix. He is approximately 3 years, 6 months old. Winter is a sweet boy and is good with most dogs. He has only been around adults. He loves to play with toys of any kind. Winter is a lap dog who loves to be loved on and held. He is small but full of energy and kisses to give everyone.
3. Inez and Charlie Foxx, the song writers, in 1963, and Carly Simon and James Taylor in 1974.
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Dr. Carol Thompson was born in Montgomery County Pennsylvania. She grew up with many family pets and developed a love for animals. She graduated from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA with a B.S. in biology and a music minor. She attended the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia where she received her degree in veter inary medicine in 1990. She has practiced in Maryland (1990-2001) and Florida (2001 to present). Dr. Carol has always had an interest
Outside of work, Dr. Carol enjoys running and aerobics. She also is working on training her Border Collie, Nash, to do freestyle and tricks so they can go visit at senior homes. They hope to be able to do demos on a regular basis.
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Allow us to introduce you to Willow. She is a 1 1/2 year old white & brown DSH tabby. Willow is a sweet girl to adults but she does not do well around children of any ages. She can be a bit swatty with new people, but once comfortable she is a cuddle bug. Willow does not do well around dogs. Willow is a playful girl and loves to play with all sorts of toys such as plastic balls,
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2. The Rooftop singers, in 1962. The original of the song had been written by bluesman Gus Cannon in 1929. This late revival of his
Jimmy is a tan and white male Boxer and Chow Chow mix. He is approximately 5 years and 3 months old. Jimmy is very friendly and loves people and children of all ages. Jimmy gets along well with dogs and cats. He loves to play in the water and with his toys. His favorites have squeakers in them.
2. Name the trio that released a cover of “Walk Right In.”
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3. Which artist released “Mecca”?
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in behaviour and enjoys trying to make your animal feel at home in ourProfessionally,facility. Dr. Thompson has an interest in behaviour medicine, fitness conditioning, as well as medicine and surgery.
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4. Which artist had his only No. 1 hit with “Rock Your Baby”?
carry from room to room.” -- L.A. in Georgia
• Trying to lose weight? Many of us eat portions that are waaaaay too much. Try using a smaller size plate, or one with a border around it. Studies show that people who do so serve themselves less food and still feel satisfied.
•works!“Firing up the grill? Don’t get hasty. Preheat. Cooking times are based on an even cooking tempera ture, and you’ll get that good sear on your steaks or chicken. Use a grill thermometer and you’ll know when just the right time is to put dinner on the grill!” — T.E. in South Carolina
• Smudged mascara? Remove it on the fly with a little bit of lip balm. Sim ply run your finger over the lip balm, then carefully remove the smudge. You also can put a bit of the lip balm on a tissue and use that instead.
• If you have too many suds in the sink (or the tub), try pouring salt on the suds. They die down and can be washed away without creating more suds.
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• Window frames can be tricky to clean. And they are a magnet for dust and dirt, or worse — condensation that can lead to mold. To get into the crevices, employ a toothbrush sprayed with a tiny spritz of furniture polish. It
• “We attached an over-the-door plastic shoe organizer to the back of our pantry door. The slots that are reachable by the kids hold healthy, single-serving snacks for the morning, to include in lunches or for after-school snacking. It’s easy and the kids have choices!” -- M.M. in West Virginia
Pool & Billiard Sports Hall Full Liquor Bar Open Daily Sun & Wed, S.I.N. Night Thu, Ladies Night
The Wine Stable 150 S Broadway (863) 533-9463
*Please check Facebook pages to confirm business schedules, events and promos.
Thu, Acoustic Jam 6p Fri, Karaoke 6p Sat & Sun, Live Music
LA’s Midway Saloon (Across from WH Airport) 3900 Lynchburg Rd (863) 875-7966
Gator’s Dockside Highland City 5135 S.R. 98 (863) 619-7627
Full Liquor Sports Bar
PoolKaraoke800-3400Table&Darts
Fri, Karaoke 7-10p
Smoke-Free/OutsideSundayPool,Daily/Weekly6pSpecialsDarts,FullLiquorTicket/SEC/ACCPatio
Full GreatLiquorWings, Sandwiches, Burgers, Wraps
Full Liquor/Hpy Hr 2-7p
Balmoral Bar & Grill 124 Kenny Blvd (863) 588-3097
Brew Hounds Sports Lounge 318 Havendale Blvd (863) 967-2739
Tue, Trivia 6-8p
Wed, Karaoke 6-9p
AUBURNDALE
The Wheelhouse/19th Hole 102 Polo Park East (863) 424-4560
Pool Hall; 7 Pro Tables
Thu, Ladies Night
Thu, Ladies Night 5-9p Sat/Sun, Brunch 10-3p Food, Full Bar
Champs Sports Bar & Grill 6645 S Florida Ave (863) 647-5900
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 45653 US Hwy 27 (863) 420-3350
Fun Bar 3379 US Hwy 17N (863)
Full Liquor Sports Bar 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday 40+ HD TVs w/sports pkgs
Open Daily, 11a-10p Daily Specials 2-10p Tue, Ladies Night 4p-cl Tue/Thu, BOGO Bud/Bud Light
Full Liquor Sports Bar TVs for the Games
Call your favorite bar For more information!
The Brass Tap 1515 Town Center Dr Lakeside Village (863) 680-9994
Wed, Trivia
Full Bar Live FoodMusicAvail.
Tue & Fri, Karaoke 9p
Full Liquor Sports Bar Big Screen TVs
Decisions Grill & Bar 1621 E Edgewood Dr Suite G (863) 686-6441
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s South 4810 S Florida Ave (863) 646-7757
Live Music Fri & Sat Pool Table & Darts
Thu, Trivia 8-10p
Food, Full Bar Open late night
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s North 1070 Wedgewood Estates Blvd (863) 853-9464
Fri, DJ/Latin Nights 7-10p
DUNDEE
DAVENPORT
The Wheelhouse Bar 42637 US Hwy 27 (863) 353-6880
Open Daily 4-10 pm
Live Mon,MusicJukebox Bingo 6-8p
Full Liquor/Hpy Hr 4-7p Open Daily 12p Daily Food/Drink Specials
Daily, Open at 12p Martini Wed, $5 Craft Beers, Full Bar Food, Live Music
Smoke-Free940-2038Billiards/Sports Bar 20 Pool Tables, Dart Boards Game Room, Full Kitchen Open Daily, Full Liquor
Duke’s Brewhouse 4960 S Florida Ave (863) Wings,647-9464Sports, Spirits Live Music
Fresco’s Bistro 132 S Kentucky Ave (863)
Fine Wine & FB@stanfordwinesStanfordWines.comCharcuterie
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TVs, Pool Table Darts, Jukebox Wed & Sat, Karaoke 9p
Live Music
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 120 E Van Fleet Dr (863) 534-3111
Mulligan’s Sports Bar Bartow Golf Club 150 N Idlewood (863) 533-1668
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
Slaw Burger!
Ducky’s Dockside Bar & Grill 1090 Shady Cove Rd E (863) 353-5295
LAKE ALFRED
LAKELAND
Ax-Caliber 204 E Orange St, Ste 102 (863) Tue-Wed592-350011a-10p/Thu-Fri 11a-11p Sat 10a-11p, Sun 10a-7p
BARS&PUBS
Stanford Wines 165 S Central Ave (863) 800-3395
FT. MEADE
Brewlands Bar & Billiards N. 5161 US Hwy 98 N (863)
Brewlands Bar & Billiards S. 5733 S Florida Ave (863) 646-2600
Thu,Btls Free Trivia 8p
Cob & Pen 1221 S Florida Ave (863) 937-8126 Craft Beer & Wine Full Liquor Bar Food/Light Food
Full Liquor
Pit Stop Package & Lounge 800 N Charleston Ave (863) 285-8732
Food Avail.
Full Seafood,LiquorSteaks & Burgers
P & J Recreation 33 S Scenic Hwy (863) Home635-9825ofFamous
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 102 W Polk Street (863) 968-0010
BABSON PARK
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 902 Polk City Rd (863) 419-4848
Shady Cove Bar & Grill 7140 State Road 544 E (863) 421-6800
FullGreatMonthlyHappy683-5267Hr5-7PairingsBistroFareBar/CraftedCocktails
Food,Indoor/OutdoorWeekend,Closed816-3968MondaysLiveMusic/DJSpaceFullBar
BARTOW
FROSTPROOF
Patio Dining & Full Bar
Full Liquor Sports Bar 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday 40+ HD TVs w/sports pkgs
Fireside Lounge & Billiards 43356 US Hwy 27 (863) 420-0100
Rudy’s Liquorup Lounge 600 Ingraham Ave (863) Karaoke,422-8585Darts, Billiards Live HappyBandsHour 12-7p
Crooked Bass Grill/Tavern 1010 N Scenic Hwy (863) 589-5887
HAINES CITY
Federal Bar 124 S Tennessee Ave (863)
Hpy Hr 11-3p; Specials M-F
Axe Throwing, Virtual Gun Range Coffee House, Restaurant Beer & Wine
Amos Tavern 200 US Hw y 17 92 N (863) 422-1459
1916 Irish Pub Cleveland Heights Golf Course 2900 Buckingham Ave (863) 834-2384 Daily, 11a-10p
Mon-Thu, Early Bird 3-5:30p Waterfront Dining
Thu, Ladies Nite w/free pool
Comedy
Daily, 12pm
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 19598 US Hwy 27 (863) 679-1975
T-Bows 33 Lounge
Fri-SatMon-Thu268-655511a-10p11a-12a,Sun 11a-8p Mon, Magical Mon 11a-10p Wed, Wine Down Wed 5-8p
LAKE WALES
Food, Beer/Wine Hpy Hr 3-6p; $1.50 Drft Wed, Ladies Night 7p Pool Tourn, Karaoke
Smoke-FreeThu,Outdoor298-6755PatioLiveMusic
Gator Mack’s Sports Bar Camp Mack River Resort 14143 Camp Mack Rd (863) 696-3863
Daily, Hpy Hr 3-6p
Let’s Wine About It Feat. Cured Charcuterie 34 3rd St SW (863)
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Hpy Hr Mon-Fri, 4-7p Mon, Free Pool Wed, Big Ass Jam Night Live Music Smoke-FreeWeekly
Open 12p Daily/Smoke-Free Craft Cocktail Bar
AJ Slammers 508 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 875 5623 Pub, Pool Hall, Karaoke Darts, Full Liquor
High Seas Lounge 7000 State Rd 544 (863) 299-2233
Jensen’s Corner Bar 100 3rd Street SW (863)
The Social Lounge 356 3rd Street NW Mon-Fri, 4p-2a Sat, 2p-2a; Sun, 2p-12a Piano Speakeasy-styleBar Lounge Classic/Craft Cocktails Wine and Beer
Daily, 12p Full SportsSmokeLiquorFreeBar
T A Slammers 1011 S Florida Ave (863) 682-4178
1st Thu, Open Mic, 7-10p
Central Tavern 273 W Central Ave (863) 229-5027
Office Pub & Lounge 1243 1st Street S (863)
Union Taproom 245 W Central Ave, ST 102 (863) 268-4921
Daily Specials, Oyster Bar Fiesta Wed w/$1.50 Tacos Wed, Thu-Sun,KaraokeLive Music
Somewhere Sports Bar 5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) Mon-Sat,324-7524HpyHr 3-6p w/Daily Beer Specials/Sports Packages Lunch Specials Mon-Fri
Hookah Palace 122 S Kentucky Ave (863) 688-1818
Hrs: Thu-Sat, 4p-2a Thu, Latin Nite w/DJ Fri & Sat, DJ
Tue & Thu, APA 8 & 9-Ball
Wed, Ladies Night
Wally’s Pool Hall 1136 E Main St (863) 688-4460
Wed, 1/2 Price Wines Wed, Thu-Sun,BingoLive Music
Hrs: Tue-Thu 4-10p, Fri 4-11p, Sat 12-11p, Sun 12-7p 40 Self Pour Taps; Brews & More Pizza: Wed-Fri, 4-cl/Fri & Sat,12-cl Wed, Trivia 7p Fri & Sat, Live Music 7-10p 1st Thu, Night Market 6-9p
Cherry Pocket Steak & Seafood Shak 3100 Canal Rd (863)
Grape Expectations 535 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 318-8800 Wine Smoke-FreeBar
Old Man Frank’s 1005 S Lake Howard Dr (863) Happy294-9179HourM-F, 11-7p
Hpy Hr, Mon-Sat 11-7p
Open Mon-Sat, 4p Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 4:30-6:30p Sat, Hpy Hr 5-6:30p Full Menu/Full Bar Smoke-Free
Open Daily 12p Full OutsideSmoke-FreeBarPatio
The Yard On Mass 802 N Massachusetts Ave (863) 333-0330
Lucky’s Sports, Oyster & Tiki Bar (Orange Bowl) 4318 US Hwy 98 N (863) 858-3878
Fri-SatTue-Thu292-095411a-8p11a-9p,Sun 12-4p Wine Bar, Small FB@letswineaboutitwinterhavenPlates
Al’s Place 1530 N Scenic Hwy (863) 241-3070
Wine,Tue-Sat,937-8885LiveMusicBeer,Tapas
Gary’s Grove 2995 Cypress Gardens Rd (863) 325-0001 Mon, Live Music Fri, Pizza/HotKaraokeDogs Avail
Sun, Corn Hole Tues, Poker
Mojo’s Wings, Burgers, Beer 1853 E Memorial Blvd (863) 583-9119
Jessie’s Lounge 118 3rd Street SW (863) 298-9815
Hpy Hr 2-7p Tue, Karaoke 6:30p Wed, $6 Burgers Fri, Ladies/Latin Night Sun, 50 cent Wings
Sat,Fri,(863)General/WesternRestaurant/SaloonStore692-1321ext40013DJ6p-12aLiveBand6p-1a
Tue-Sat,Darts/PoolHappy619-6799Hr4-7pTable/TVsLiveMusic
Open 7
Nightclub/ConcertThu-Sat,940-91337p-2a
Revival Bar 119 S Kentucky Ave (863) 606-6090
Westgate River Ranch Saloon 3200 River Ranch Blvd
Apple Lounge 2803 Recker Hwy (863) Happy291-0340Hr,Mon-Fri 11-7p
Mon, 9-Ball Tourn
The Good Spot 3825 N Scenic Hw y (863) 949-4243
Full Liquor Sports Bar Big Screen TVs
Food Truck & Live Music Wed-Fri 4p, Sat-Sun 12p 2nd Wed, Moonlight Mrkt Craft Beer & Wine Smoke-Free
Slate Family8 Billiards 20 4th Street NW (863) Smoke-Free247-8899Pool Hall Open Daily, Outdoor Patio Full Bar, Food Available Wed - Dart Tourn 7p FB@Slate8Pool
OpenSports679-9689BarDaily11a-11p
Wild Greg’s Saloon 4951 US Hwy 98 N (863)
Mon, Poker 7p Wed, Poker 11a 1st/3rd Sat, Live Bands
Southside Package & Lounge 1122 S Florida Ave (863) Happy683-4703Hr10-7p & 12-2a; Full Liquor
Happy683-1201Hr4-6p; $2.75 Wells, $2.25 20oz Drafts Wed-Sat, Karaoke 9p
Paddy Wagon Irish Pub 4204 S Florida Ave (863) 937-8925
Paddy Wagon Irish Pub 5535 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 875-5708
Daily, 12p Full Bar, TVs Darts, Golden Tee, Pool
Past Time Lounge 1605 1st Street S (863) 293-0027
Sat, Ladies Night 7p-cl Sun, Karaoke 3p Darts, Pool Table Food Avail
All Star Grill 2019 Hwy 60 E (863)
Duke’s Brewhouse 1708 6th Street SE (863) LiveWings,576-9464Sports,SpiritsMusic
Isle of Capri 541 S Combee Rd (863) 665-6246
Tue, Ladies Night Darts/Pool Table
Wed, Fire Jass Trio Sun, Brunch
The Pink Piano 1015 S Florida Ave (863)
Irish Style Sports Bar Pool, Darts, Golden Tee TVs, Full Bar
Ave. Bar by Arabellas 328 W Central Ave (863) 229-8142
FB@LaughOutLoungeWHBeer/WineClub/Bar
FoodPoolTue,MonHappy293-4767Hr12-7&Thu,KaraokeFri,Sat-PokerTables,Darts&Avail.
Sat, $1 Days: Drafts, Sodas, Fries, Sliders, Chili Dogs Open Daily 11-4; Wed & Fri, 11-7p
Vintage Cocktails, Beers Relaxed Seating Areas
Thu,Mon-Fri,Seafood,439-2031FullLiquorHpyHr11-4pFri&Sat,Music6-10p
Winner’s Circle 4215 S Florida Ave (863) 644-9464
Linksters Tap Room (Dntn) 209 E Main St (863) 683-7195
Harborside Restaurant 2435 7th Street SW (863) 293-7070
Y’all Come Back Saloon 3230 State Rd 60 E (863) 676-5759
Taco Tues, $1 Live Music/Pool
Obscure Wine Company 276 W Central Ave (863)
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 300 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 293-9464
Business Casual Sun –Thu Dress to Impress Fri & Sat
Full JazzLiquor&Cigar Lounge
RIVER RANCH
4106 Lakeland Hills Blvd (863)
Tue-Sat,Days4-10p Food Avail. Full Bar, Music Darts, Pool Tables Outdoor Patio
Barrel239 239 3rd St SW (863) Smoke-FreeDrinkOpenWhiskey229-7740BarDailySpecials1-4p
Laugh Out Lounge 19 3rd Street NW Wed, Thu, Sun 5-10p Fri & Sat 5-11p
Ybor Cigars & Spirits 5263 S Florida Ave (863)
Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub 111 S Kentucky Ave (863) LiveDarts,686-6231PoolTablesMusic,Fri
Tanner’s Lakeside 1006 S Lake Howard Dr (863) Happy662-5948HrWed-Sun, 4-6p
Great Food/Drink Specials Live Music
Full NightlyLiquorSpecials
Full Liquor Sports Pub 30 Big HD TVs Mon Burger Special
Fire Restaurant 325 W Central Ave (863) 875-5544
BARS&PUBS
Open Daily Beer Garden, Food Trucks Full Bar, Live Music
Food Avail./Daily Specials Mon, Pool Tourn Poker, Karaoke, Bands
Venue
Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd Street SW (863) 291-0700
Lakeland Loft 108 S Tennessee Ave (863) 210-5327
WINTER HAVEN
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Her floral arrangements and other crafts are sold through her Facebook page: Simply Adorable by Joyce. By far, her favorite venue is FallFest host ed at Polk State College, which will be making its epic return after a two-year hiatus on Sat., Oct. 8.
Many of these craft items are created using wooden items such as ladders and wheelbar rows crafted by her brother. She especially enjoys the floral and holiday arrangements she creates with the ladders, as they allow people to display their holiday spirit when they don’t have a place to hang a wreath, she explained.
FallFest
Proceeds from the event will go towards the Polk State College Foundation, the col lege’s non-profit organization that helps fund its many activ ities and endeavors, as well as supports its students through
“They are excited to come back,” she said. “I am too. I cannot wait to show them the different things that I’ve got, and they like having things that other people do not have...This is the show that starts the fall Christmas craft shows in the Winter Haven area. It is fantas tic.”After two years on hiatus, FallFest is making its epic return to Polk State College in Winter Haven. More than 100 vendors will be in attendance showcasing their homemade arts, crafts, and other merchan dise. From handmade wreaths and floral arrangements to paintings, pottery, and sculp tures, everything and anything will be on display during the college’s most popular event.
Aside from 100 artists and craftsmen showcasing their unique merchandise that can not be found anywhere else, the event also hosts plenty of family-friendly games, activ ities, live music, and refresh ments from hot dogs to barbe cue. Attendees of all ages are expected to find something they can enjoy, and they can especially find something they want to bring home with them.
make money off of her crafts again at the event, she is most looking forward to being able to meet with her fellow artists and craftsman and her loyal customers. She has missed them all for the past two years, and she is anticipating being able to catch up with them for old times’ sake.
“FallFest has long been one of our signature events and connects Polk State College to our community,” said Nancy Lozell, Program Manager for The Arts. “We’re thrilled to be able to host our annual FallFest once again. We know the com munity has missed it.”
A Plant City resident, Joyce has been making and selling her crafts ever since she retired
from Suncoast Credit Union 38 years ago. She has been attending Fall Fest for 30 years, and she is most happy to final ly return after the event was postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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tomers and talk with them and help them decide what they want, and they are ready too. They are ready to do something different. They have been down in the doldrums these past two years. I am ready, and they are all looking forward to this.”
Fall is right around the cor ner, and soon, Christmas will be as well. Both the autumn and holiday seasons are the favorite of Joyce Hatfield. Most of her handmade crafts are made for those times of the year, as she makes plenty of Christmas wreaths and autumn centerpieces and arrangements.
Aside from being able to
“It is fantastic,” she said. “I am so excited because I cannot wait to get back with my cus
Popular Fall Festival Hosted at Polk State College is Back
“It is one [craft show] I do every year because it is enjoy able,” she said. “The crowd is incredible and every year it gets a little bigger and better...I have the same sport every year, and I always meet the vendors close to me. And it is always nice to touch base with them again. The camaraderie is great.”Freida Brown has been attending the show since 2006. She specializes in floral arrangements, especially for
Wanda has been attending FallFest since 1996. She had previously attended PSC back when it was still called Polk Community College in 1984. While she does not attend many craft shows, she attends FallFest every year; and after
two years of not attending, she is happy to return once again.
the holiday season. Her love of crafts was inspired by her mother, and now she shares her love through craft shows such as this. She especially loves FallFest because it is the largest in Winter Haven.
“We expect that this year’s event will feel just like past FallFests,” she said. “We’ve received a lot of early interest and we’re expecting upwards of 100 vendors again this year. As always, it should be a lot of fun for Wandaeveryone.”Lealeisanother local artist who will also be return ing to FallFest. She paints on glass, wood, and clay pots. Her most popular art piece is a witch she created from flower pots. It always draws people to her booth and stirs up a conver sation, she said.
“I think it is wonderful,” she said. “I was disappointed that they closed it for the last two years. I am ready to go and excited about being there again this year. I like meeting the customers and meeting people who come by and also interact ing with the vendors. I enjoy all of that, and, of course, the sales
FallFest has been going on for more than 30 years. However, the event was forced to be postponed for the past two years due to the COVID19 crisis. This year, now that COVID rates have gone down and immunization rates have increased, the event will be able to be hosted safely, and plenty of people are anticipat ing its return.
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scholarships, equipment pur chases, and other expenses, explained Lozell.
are a Whileplus.”fall weather is often rare here in Central Florida, FallFest marks the start of the fall season and begins the countdown to the holiday sea son. Its return this year is more than the return of an annual event, but rather, a local insti tution.“Sometimes it’s hot, some times it rains, but FallFest always feels like an official changing of the seasons,” said Lozell. “It takes a lot of time, planning, and preparation, but seeing the joy on the faces of the patrons who attend the event and even on the faces of the vendors, makes it all worth while.”FallFest will be hosted on Sat., Oct. 8. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be hosted at the Winter Haven campus of Polk State College, located at 999 Avenue H N.E., Winter Haven, Fl. 33881. For more information, visit www.polk.edu/fallfest.https://
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DISCOVER A WILDER SIDE OF BOK TOWER GARDENS
This fall, as Florida’s native wildflowers come to full bloom, explore the biodiversity found along the beautiful trails of the Pine Ridge Preserve or take a comfortable stroll through the historic Olmsted Gardens.
Look to the skies above for migrating birds or down below for gopher tortoises and more. Find a new path this fall and enjoy fresh air, whole body wellness, peace, and beauty all around. FL 33853
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FALL WINE WALK
OCTOBER 15 | 2 P.M. - 5 P.M.
Sip, sample and stroll through the Gardens while sampling 12 wines from exciting New World destinations including California, South Africa, Washington, New York, and Argentina.
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GO Wild IN THE Gardens
The Blue Palmetto Café will be open late and serving menu items, ice cream, beer and wine.
Ticket price is $40 members/$55 non-members and includes wine samples, nibbles at each stop and a souvenir tasting glass.
Enjoy Steamin’ Jazz on the Terrace from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
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