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TODAY & TONIGHT MAGAZINE Volume 17 Issue 6 December 2020
Vote Today For Your Favorite Bartenders
10 Holiday Event Calendar 12 Live Local Music 26 Holidays at Bok Tower Gardens
COLUMNS: 4
Tracey's Tid-Bits
15 On-o-mato-poe-ia
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Vote For Your Favorite Bartender
17 What's Rustling Jimmy's Jimmies?
THE FUN & AMUSING: 19 Now Here's A Tip
25 General Trivia
25 Kitchen Diva
LISTINGS: 10 Upcoming Events 12 Local Live Music 20 Restaurant Listing 22 Clubs List
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CHRIS DOUGLAS TRACEY GREENE
COLUMNS
Holiday Event Calendar
19 Music Trivia
25 Strange But True
As we continue through this pandemic and learn our new way of life, we are going to do our best to keep you up-todate on what is happening in our county in regards to dining, events and entertainment. Please see our Facebook page for updates and information. These are trying times let's get Polk County back going strong. Some events and functions are starting to reschedule for us to enjoy. Please contact the venues to confirm dates and times.
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EDITOR’S NOTE
TRACEY GREENE JAMES COULTER
ERICA SMITH
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ERICA SMITH ELIZABETH MORRISEY
AMY SUMERLIN JAMES COULTER
PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS DOUGLAS
Holidays at Bok Tower Gardens
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COASTAL ACOUSTIC BAREFOOT MUSIC Strikes a Chord for Change by James Coulter For more than a decade, Coastal Acoustic Barefoot Music A.K.A T.Mike & Duke has performed live music across the county and state. So blessed they have been through their music that every year they donate proceeds from their tips to select charitable organizations. T. Michael Stavres sat down with Today & Tonight Magazine to discuss their intentions this year: Q: Tell me about yourself and your acoustic duo. A: We have a duo. It is myself and Duke Burr. We have been playing together since 2006. For 14 years, we played locally across Polk County and Central Florida. We decided 6
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10 years ago that we both had regular lives and regular jobs, you go out and have an opportunity to play music where people tip you. We thought it would be a good idea to use those tips to have an impact on local individuals and charitable organizations, so we decided [to donate] it all back. Q: What inspired you to start donating your tips to charity? What have been some organizations you’ve donated to? A: Our initial effort was called “Strike a Chord for Change.” It is a play on words: you strike a chord of a guitar you are playing, and people put change in your tip jar, and hopefully that money goes to making a little change for the lives we are trying to help. We donated to a number of charitable
organizations and local non-profits, some of the more notable ones are the Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team and their Adaptive Water Ski program, Public Education Partnership of Winter Haven, and Cypress Gardens Montessori Charter School. So it is a way where we are blessed to do what we do and be able to use that for a means of good will and giving back to a community that does so much for so many people. Q: And who are you donating to this year? A: For 2020, it has been screwed up. Most of us as musicians have not been able to play out as much. So where we have been able to play, we are donating those tips back to the people at the places where we play, whether it is Grove Roots or wherever it is. We are giving
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back to the service staff because they have been impacted as anybody has since March. We will continue to do that until the end of this year. Q: Any plans for next year? A: For 2021, we looked at who has been impacted by the pandemic and who needed to rearrange their lives. We are going to give our tips to Theatre Winter Haven, who has not been able to do a stage performance at their facility since March. They are now just beginning to start back up at limited capacity…Because we love doing stuff for kids, we are also donating to Girls Inc. of Winter Haven. So we will split between those two. It is not like a major contribution, but if it is enough to make it easier for the people running these services, that is our goal. Q: What has been your personal experience under lockdown?
we can. I look at what Theatre Winter Haven does for so many groups in our community. From seniors to kids, from veterans to persons with physical and mental limitations, they do so much to create a outlet and an environment that is accepting for everyone, and that is what we are all about. Their mission and perspective and values [are] very important and very much aligned with who we are. With Girls Inc, that is another great local organization. It is a very specialized program. It is doing so much for the young ladies in our community. They struggled through this pandemic just trying to get back up and running this school year. While some may look at it as a simple extracurricular activity, it is a very powerful and meaningful program they provide that we believe in. Looking at it, there are hundreds of nonprofits that need help, and we wish we could
do all of it, but we are trying to spread out where we could touch some groups we have not done much of which as of late. That is the catalyst. Q: Anything else you want to add? A: As long as we have been doing this, we are somewhere between 45 and 50 thousand dollars we have been able to generate with a giveback approach. A lot of that happened in 2018. We did the Celebrity Lip-Sync Battle, and we used our platform to build revenue for that event. But as long as we have been doing it, it has been a good way to give back…It has been a blessing for us to be able to go out and do what we love to do, and at the same time, have an opportunity to make a positive impact on the community in which we live. For more info: Find them on Facebook.
A: I think for anybody who does live performances like we do, it has been tough. For the longest time, you just couldn’t do it. From March until July, it was not a safe environment for anyone to be out. And the places where you could play, they could not operate at full capacity. So the desire to bring in entertainment is curtailed by the fact that you cannot have a full crowd. You want to have business, but you don’t want to have so much business that it creates an unsafe environment. Getting back to it, we still have it limited to what it is a year ago. But that is good. It needs to be that way. And we appreciate it. Q: What are your hopes and expectations for the organizations you are donating to? A: I think we look and try to help whoever
Left: T. Michael Stavres, Above: Duke Burr
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Put a little holiday sparkle into your life this season… *Due to COVID-19, please check with each event in advance to make sure that events have not been canceled or postponed.
BARTOW The Fancy Flea Old Fashioned Christmas Market.
December 5 A pop-up show in Downtown Bartow to celebrate the start of the holiday season! Admission is free and free parking! Vintage holiday shopping, great decor, furniture, live music, great food and more! Shake those jingle bells and head over for another amazing Fancy Flea extravaganza! Located E Main St, Bartow. Sat, 9-4 pm. FancyFlea.net
Mistletoe Market.
December 19 Hosted by Main Street Bartow. Downtown, Bartow. Sat, 10-4 pm.
HAINES CITY Christmas Princess Sing-Along Pajama Party.
DEC 11 – Cozy up with Rapunzel and Snow White for a Christmas SingAlong. Dress your littles in their favorite pajamas and join these princesses for a night of song and dance. This evening event is a perfect kick-off to the holiday season and is sure to get everyone in the Christmas spirit. No need to cook dinner before this fun event! We’ll have hand-crafted food from our in-house chef available for purchase. Please maintain social distancing while attending our events. Sat, 6 pm. Tickets available at BalmoralEventCenter.com
Gingerbread House Decorating + Carol-oke Party. DEC 12 – This super fun family event
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will be the event that everyone remembers this holiday season! Decorate a Gingerbread House with the help of a professional baker who will provide tips and tricks to decorate the most epic holiday house that’s yours to take home. Keep your kitchen clean - we’ll provide all the sweet decor for each house! Kids (and adults!) can help set the Christmas mood by singing a very special holiday version of karaoke. We’ll have hand-crafted food and hot cocoa from our in-house chef available for purchase. And for those guests 21 and older, a full bar will be available to purchase drinks. Sat, 12 pm. Tickets available at BalmoralEventCenter.com
Christmas Bells & Brass Dinner Performance.
DEC 12 – An evening filled with the musical delights of bell ringers and a brass ensemble. Enjoy dinner while listening to music from these amazingly talented musicians as they perform holiday favorites. Grab your family and friends and come experience the magic, fun, and joy of the holidays with us. Festive holiday attire is encouraged! Balmoral’s chef will prepare a family-friendly meal with your choice of water, tea, or lemonade. A full bar will be available to purchase additional drinks. Sat, 6 pm. Tickets available at BalmoralEventCenter.com
Santa’s Coming to Town Brunch.
DEC 13 – Celebrate the holiday season with our festive Brunch with Santa with seating in our beautiful ballroom from 12 pm to 3 pm, featuring a wide variety of sweet and savory breakfast and lunch favorites. Plus you’ll have an opportunity to meet Santa as he personally greets each table. Activities and games will keep everyone entertained. Personal cameras are welcomed and encouraged! Balmoral’s chef will prepare a
family-friendly meal with your choice of water, tea, or lemonade. A full bar will be available to purchase additional drinks. Sun, 12 pm. Tickets available at BalmoralEventCenter.com
Christmas Dinner Cooking Class.
DEC 14 – Are you hosting your first official Christmas dinner? Or want to impress your family with a new dish? Join us for an intimate Christmas Dinner Cooking Class. Our in-house chef will demonstrate how to create the most perfect holiday menu. You’ll not only learn how to cook, you’ll be able to taste it for yourself during the class! We will provide a detailed recipe - follow along with our chef and we encourage you to ask any questions throughout the demonstration. Dinner includes a glass of wine (for guest over 21) and your choice of water, tea, or lemonade. A full bar will be available to purchase additional drinks. Mon, 6 pm. Tickets available at BalmoralEventCenter.com
Holiday Cookie Decorating Night.
DEC 15 – Join us for a night of cookie decorating! A professional baker will be on-hand to provide instructions on how to decorate the perfect holiday cookies. We’ll provide all the icing, sprinkles, and sugary goodness needed - all packaged in individual kits. Everyone will go home with their very own cookies to enjoy later! You can also pre-purchase extra cookie kits to take home. They make for a perfect holiday gift for teachers, grandparents, and friends! Skip dinner at home - our in-house chef will prepare hand-crafted food and hot cocoa will be available for purchase. And for those guests 21 and older - a full bar will be available to purchase drinks. Tues, 6 pm. Tickets available at BalmoralEventCenter.com
Holiday Paint & Sip.
DEC 16 – Take a break from the stress of all the holiday planning and enjoy a relaxing night out with friends. Come dressed in your most festive holiday sweater and paint a fun winter scene and sip on a complimentary glass of wine (or some hot cocoa). We’ll be giving a prize away for the best sweater! This event is limited to 40 people - so reserve your spot today. We’ll have hand-crafted food from our in-house chef available for purchase. And for those guests 21 and older - a full bar will be available to purchase drinks. Wed, 6 pm. Tickets available at BalmoralEventCenter.com
A Very Vintage Christmas Market.
DEC 20 – Are you a last-minute shopper? Are you still on the hunt for the perfect Christmas decor? We’re here to help! Balmoral Event Center’s A Very Vintage Christmas Market will feature original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, and so much more. We invite vendors to display their talents and passions all while providing you the opportunity to shop. This special event will feature a variety of homemade ciders available for purchase. Not just apple - pomegranate, mango, and more! For an extra festive drink, order it spiked at our full bar. We’ll also have hand-crafted food at our concessions prepared by our in-house chef. Sun, 12-6 pm. Free to attend. For info at BalmoralEventCenter.com
LAKELAND Elf, The Musical.
December 4 to 6, 11 to 13 The Broadway hit Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-ofwater comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity.
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This modern-day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. Rated PG. Located Lakeland Community Theatre. Fri & Sat 7:30 pm. Sun, 2 pm. $24 Adults, $22 Seniors (55 & up), $17 Students (17 & under). LakelandCommunityTheatre.com
Snowfest 2020.
DEC 4 & 5 – Hosted by the City of Lakeland. This year’s theme is A Walk in the Snow. The event will feature a stroll through the snow along with other holiday delights in the area of the amphitheater on the east side of Lake Mirror. Visitors will enter the snowy promenade through four access tents where volunteers will be collecting the suggested admission of a canned food donation. All collected non-perishable food items will be donated to Senior Orphans of Polk County and VISTE - Volunteers in Service to the Elderly. Social distancing and masks for attendees strongly encouraged. Enjoy the 40th anniversary celebration in downtown Lakeland at Frances Langford Promenade Lake Mirror. Fri & Sat, 6-9:45 pm.
Russian Ballet Orlando presents Nutcracker.
December 5 A Holiday Classic! Experience the timeless story of the Nutcracker in this grand production. Audiences of all ages will marvel at the magic and wonderment of this stunning holiday presentation. The Russian Ballet Orlando production has become a memorable annual event for families all over Central Florida. Seating is limited and appropriately spaced for social distancing. Polk Theatre. Located Historic Polk Theatre, Lakeland. Sat, 7 pm. Tickets $27, $37, $47. PolkTheatre.org
Night of Lights.
DEC 11 & 12 – This Christmas, we will be shining our lights for all to see. It is the guaranteed Christmas spectacular place to be! We invite you, your family and your friends to join us for our drive-thru Night of Lights experience on our Joe K. Blanton Campus in Lakeland. Featuring: A LIVE NATIVITY SCENE, SANTA AND HIS SLEIGH, and COTTAGE HOMES lit for the season by our sponsors. Come vote for your favorite cottage! Located Joe K. Blanton Campus, 1015 Sikes Blvd., Lakeland 33815. Fri & Sat, 6-9 pm.
Nutcracker Spectacular.
December 12 Join Florida Dance Theatre as they present a day of outdoor holiday magic. The Nutcracker Spectacular is a two part event that includes a special one-hour matinee performance of The Nutcracker, character Meet & Greets, food trucks and access to some of
Lakeland’s amazing vendors during the holiday season. The evening event will consist of a one-hour performance of The Nutcracker and a masquerade ball with food, music and fun! Matinee performance 12-3:30 pm. General admission is $15 per person. Children under 5 free! Evening event 7-10 pm. Adults $35, Youth $25. Located at Sun n’ Fun Complex, Lakeland. Sat, 12-3:30pm & 7-10 pm. Tickets and more info FloridaDanceTheatre.org
Holly Jolly Jingle Bell Jog 5k.
December 12 Hosted by City of Lakeland Parks & Rec. Join the City of Lakeland for its 6th annual Holly Jolly Jingle Bell Jog 5k on the scenic Three Parks Trail. Holiday attire, and cheer, is encouraged. Located Cleveland Heights Golf Course, Lakeland. Staggered Race Start: Starts at 7 am. Cost - $35. JBJog.com for more info.
LKLD SantaCon 2020.
DEC 12 – Lakeland’s first self-guided Santa themed pub crawl. Join us for the most EPIC SantaCon yet! Due to overcrowding in previous years and the addition of participating bars, we have changed things up this year and added prizes! We have teamed up with the bars to bring you the most exciting SantaCon to date! Costume’s encouraged. Kickoff 5-7 pm at Swan Brewing downtown Lakeland. Pick up your tour map at any time after 5 pm. Located in Downtown Lakeland, Sat from 5 pm to 2 am. FB/LKLDSantaCon2020
The Nutcracker.
December 20 Presented by Florida Dance Theatre. Located RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sun, 7 pm (doors at 6 pm). RPFundingCenter.com for more info.
LAKE WALES Uncorked Concert at Bok.
DEC 12 – Enjoy a special wine flight while enjoying a musical journey through sips and songs with Geert D’hollander. Located Bok Tower Gardens, Lk Wales. Sat, 2 pm. $20 members, $35 non-members. BokTowerGardens.org
Gourmet Holiday Feast with Chef Matthew Fulwood and Chef Lucy Cortes-Castaneda. DEC 16 –. Join us in the beautiful Outdoor Kitchen for a gourmet holiday dining experience as the Brass door welcomes the Red Door. Bok Tower Gardens’ Chef Matt Fulwood and Red Door’s Chef Lucy Cortes-Castaneda are teaming up for five courses gourmet garden-to-table dinner with fresh
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locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy each course with wines personally selected by Red Door Owner and Sommelier Richard DeAngelis. This evening combines the flavorful holiday memories of each chef set against a tapestry of stars. Each guest will take home a holiday gift from the Gardens. Located Bok Tower Gardens, Lk Wales. Wed, 6:30 pm. $175 members, $200 non-members. BokTowerGardens.org
Uncasked Concert at Bok.
DEC 19 – Enjoy a special flight of craft beers from Grove Roots Brewery while enjoying a musical journey through sips and songs with Geert D’hollander. Located Bok Tower Gardens, Lk Wales. Sat, 2 pm. $20 members, $35 non-members. BokTowerGardens.org
MULBERRY Christmas Tree Lighting.
December 5 Hosted by City of Mulberry. Located at the Mulberry Civic Center. Sat, 7:30 pm.
The Mulberry Christmas Parade: Christmas in the Tropics. December 12 Hosted by City of Mulberry. Grand Marshall is Sheriff Grady Judd. Located Spence Park. Sat, 6-7 pm.
Mulberry’s Christmas Village.
December 12 – Hosted by City of Mulberry. Located Spence Park. Sat, 7-9 pm.
WINTER HAVEN Starlight Nights.
Now to January 6 Lighting up Downtown Winter Haven for the Holidays! Main Street Winter Haven & The City of Winter Haven are thrilled to announce Downtown’s Winter Haven’s newest Holiday tradition – Starlight Nights! For six weeks, Downtown Winter Haven will be dazzling with lights as we ring in the season of Holiday cheer and togetherness. Dine, shop, and enjoy a beautiful evening stroll with fun photo opportunities and surprises around every corner. You’ll be able to explore the magic of the lights at your own comfort level, whether you’d rather drive-through or walk around the heart of our city. Downtown shops will be open late giving you the perfect opportunity to complete your holiday shopping and you won’t want to miss the festive specials at your favorite
restaurants and bars! Downtown businesses will participate in a window decorating contest adding to the magic of the Holidays. Downtown Winter Haven.
A Tuna Christmas.
December 3 to 20 In this hilarious sequel to Greater Tuna, it’s Christmas in the third-smallest town in Texas. Radio station OKKK news personalities Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie report on various Yuletide activities, including the hot competition in the annual lawn-display contest. In other news, voracious Joe Bob Lipsey’s production of A Christmas Carol is jeopardized by unpaid electric bills. Many colorful Tuna denizens, some you will recognize from Greater Tuna and some appearing here for the first time, join in the holiday fun. Located Theatre Winter Haven. Tickets available online at https://theatrewinterhaven.com/ mainstage/atunachristmas/#
Chain of Lakes Christmas Boat Parade.
December 5 Chain of Lakes, Winter Haven. Sat, 6:3010 pm. Chain Life Winter Haven for more details on boat line up and parade route.
Vocalitas Holiday.
December 6 A fun, lively holiday program of favorite seasonal tunes guaranteed to get your toes tapping. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs, a cooler, a frisbee as we social distance in the outfield grass. Touch-less temperature checks, and masks are required. Located at Chain of Lakes Park, Winter Haven. Sun, 4 pm (gates open at 3 pm). Cost - $18. Tickets available at https://theatrewinterhaven.com/stadium-events/
Come To The Stable: A Living Nativity Stroll.
DEC 12 - Join us for an enchanted evening as we welcome you to “Come to the Stable: A Living Nativity Stroll” in the First Presbyterian Church of Winter Haven’s parking lot. Come see the beauty of the Christmas story come to life before your eyes. This special event will feature a variety of musical performances as well as live performances of the nativity story every 15 minutes with actors and animals. It is sure to bring the holiday spirit into your hearts this joyous season. This free community event is open to all and held outdoors to maximize your safety. Come share in the joy of the Christmas Season with us! Located First Presbyterian Church of Winter Haven, 637 6th ST NW, Winter Haven 33881. Sat, 6-8 pm.
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DECEMBER/JANUARY CONCERT CALENDAR *Please note due to the COVID-19 virus, some businesses may be at limited capacity. Please check Facebook pages to confirm that these events are still scheduled.
WE THREE STRINGS (The Yard On Mass, LKD) DWIGHT ICENHOWER ELVIS TRIB. (Ritz Theatre, WH)
SATURDAY, DEC 5
CURT BEASLEY 2p/ JOE’S GARAGE BAND MICKENZIE PEISHER 6:30p w/THE LINE UP (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) SILVER BELLS BIG BAND TONY KNIGHT (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) RAMBLIN ROSE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) RUNNING RECKLESS (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) BLAKE FREE BAND WONDERLAND (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) ACOUSTIC DOSE 10,000 PAPERCUTS (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) (WH’s Bar Off The Chain, T. MIKE & DUKE WH) (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) JEZABELLE RUNNING RECKLESS (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) (Old Man Frank’s, WH) KAT & THE DAWGS SHANE MEADE (The Twisted Prop, WH) & THE SOUND TEEZHER (Brew Hub, LKD) (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) JEFF VITOLO & THE THE WILEY COLLECTIVE QUARTER MILE REBELS 2p/ (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) BRETT FOSTER BAND 7p THEO MOON (Swan Brewing, LKD) (1845 Tap House, DVPT) TYLER ROBINSON RED HEADED STEPCHILD (Federal Bar, LKD) (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) BILLY DICKERSON MELISSA LEE ZENKER (Duke’s Brewhouse, PL CTY) (The Yard on Mass, LKD) DIVAS THRU THE DECADES JUSTIN LAYMAN (The Brass Tap, LKD) TRIBUTE
THURSDAY, DEC 3
FRIDAY, DEC 4
(Chain Of Lakes Park, WH) THE BROKE (The Twisted Prop, WH) PICK UP ARTISTS (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) HARLEQUIN (Apple Lounge, WH) ICONIC OPERA DUO (Swan Brewing, LKD) PERUBA (The Pink Piano, LKD) JAMIE FLOYD (Federal Bar, LKD) 12
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RICK GRAHAM
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SUNDAY, DEC 6 LUBECK
(Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) THE BROKE
(Old Man Frank’s, WH) TEEZHER
(The Twisted Prop, WH) PAUL WILSON
(Swan Brewing, LKD)
VOCALITAS HOLIDAY (Chain Of Lakes Park, WH)
TUESDAY, DEC 8 LUBECK (Apple Lounge, WH)
WEDNESDAY, DEC 9 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) MIKE & KATIE (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) SARA SUNSHINE (The Pink Piano, LKD) CHELSEA MARGARET (The Yard On Mass, LKD)
THURSDAY, DEC 10 MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) PUNK BOX (Federal Bar, LKD)
FRIDAY, DEC 11 FOLEY & BURNS (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) RED HOT ROOSTER (Old Man Frank’s, WH) T. MIKE & DUKE (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) SOUTHBOUND75 (Duke’s Brewhouse, LKD) LIVE HART (The Brass Tap, LKD) CALLING CRYSTAL (1845 Tap House, DVPT) AV PROJECT (Federal Bar, LKD) SHELDON BENJAMIN (The Pink Piano, LKD) SOUTHBOUND BAND (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) JOSH BLEVINS (Apple Lounge, WH) MELISSA LEE ZENKER (Keel & Curley Winery, PL CTY)
SATURDAY, DEC 12 JOSH BLEVINS (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) FREE WHISKEY (Old Man Frank’s, WH) TONY KNIGHT 1p/ ACOUSTIC DOSE 7p (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) JUSTIN LAYMAN (The Brass Tap, LKD) OCCASIONAL ASTRONAUTS (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) MICAH SHANE DUO (Federal Bar, LKD) SOUTHBOUND (Camp Mack, LW) HARLEQUIN (Fireside Lounge, DVPT) B. HAVEN (Apple Lounge, WH) JOE’S GARAGE BAND (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) INDIE SCENE (The Pink Piano, LKD) SUBHARMONIC (The Yard On Mass, LKD)
SUNDAY, DEC 13
T. MIKE & DUKE (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) FOLEY & BURNS 2p/ SOUTHERN BLEND 5p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) 32 TREES (The Yard On Mass, LKD)
TUESDAY, DEC 15 ACOUSTIC DOSE (Apple Lounge, WH)
WEDNESDAY, DEC 16
JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) MIKE & KATIE (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) SARAH SUNSHINE (The Pink Piano, LKD) CHELSEA MARGARET (The Yard On Mass, LKD)
TONY KNIGHT (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC)
FRIDAY, DEC 18 FREE WHISKEY BAND (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) JOSH BLEVINS (Old Man Frank’s, WH) THE PICKUP ARTISTS (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) T. MIKE & DUKE (Tempo 1930, WH) SPF 60 (Leo’s Live/Ybor Cigar, LKD) MELISSA LEE ZENKER (Duke’s Brewhouse, LKD) AARON POUNCEY (1845 Tap House, DVPT) REBEL SOUL (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) RED HEADED STEPCHILD (Apple Lounge, WH) JOE’S GARAGE BAND (The Pink Piano, LKD) CHASING DAYLIGHT (Federal Bar, LKD) KEVIN PATRICK (The Yard On Mass, LKD)
SATURDAY, DEC 19 CURT BEASLEY 3p/ JOSH BLEVINS 7p (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) BLUE COLLAR BAND (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) WONDERLAND (Fireside Lounge, DVPT) RYAN MCVEIGH (1845 Tap House, DVPT) SKIP & NANCY FRYE (Federal Bar, LKD) CLOUD KENNEDY (The Yard On Mass, LKD)
SUNDAY, DEC 20 FOLEY & AGGIE ROAD (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) TEEZHER (Old Man Frank’s, WH) WONDERLAND (Caribbean Bay, WH) KEVIN PATRICK (The Yard On Mass, LKD) MELISSA LEE ZENKER (Keel & Curley Winery, PL CTY)
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WEDNESDAY, DEC 23 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) MIKE & KATIE (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) SARAH SUNSHINE (The Pink Piano, LKD) CHELSEA MARGARET (The Yard On Mass, LKD)
THURSDAY, DEC 24 MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC)
SATURDAY, DEC 26 JOSH BLEVINS (Old Man Frank’s, WH) OLDEN KNEW (Mainstreet Taproom, AV PK)
SUNDAY, DEC 27 ACOUSTIC DOSE (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) CROSS TRAXX 2p/ RED HOT ROOSTER 5p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) B. HAVEN (Twisted Prop, WH)
TUESDAY, DEC 29 PATRICK RENNEY (Apple Lounge, WH)
WEDNESDAY, DEC 30 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) MIKE & KATIE (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) SARAH SUNSHINE (The Pink Piano, LKD) CHELSEA MARGARET (The Yard On Mass, LKD)
THURSDAY, DEC 31 MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) SPITFIRE (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) WONDERLAND (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) AGGIE ROAD (Federal Bar, LKD) JADED (Boondocks, LKD)
We Three Strings STRAITJACKET SMILE (Leo’s Live/Ybor Cigar, LKD)
FRIDAY, JAN 1 CROSS TRAXX
(Apple Lounge, WH) SIXX L SIXX
(Swan Brewing, LKD)
SATURDAY, JAN 2 SEPTEMBER DOGS BAND
(WH Bar Off The Chain, WH)
TEEZHER (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) RYAN MCVEIGH (1845 Tap House, DVPT)
SATURDAY, JAN 9 JUSTIN LAYMAN (The Brass Tap, LKD) DAMON FOWLER (Music Ranch, LKD) HARLEQUIN (Old Man Frank’s, WH)
SUNDAY, JAN 10 SUNDAY, JAN 3 WONDERLAND
LIVE HART (Swan Brewing, LKD)
(Caribbean Bay, WH)
JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM
(Jessie’s Lounge, WH) MIKE & KATIE
(WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) SARAH SUNSHINE
(The Pink Piano, LKD)
THURSDAY, JAN 7 MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP
(Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC)
FRIDAY, JAN 8 CROSS TRAXX
(Out-n-About Bar, DUN)
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SATURDAY, JAN 16 RYAN MCVEIGH
(1845 Tap House, DVPT) CELTIC CONUNDRUM (Florida Brewery, ADL) SEAN CHAMBERS
(Music Ranch, LKD)
SATURDAY, JAN 23 POLK COUNTY PORCH PICKERS
(LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) FONDA CASH MUSIC
(Ramon Theatre, FRSTPF)
WEDNESDAY, JAN 27 JIM & JUDY’S
STEVEN GREEN BAND
BIG ASS JAM
SOUTHBOUND75
MIKE & KATIE
CTY)
SARAH SUNSHINE
(LA’s Midway Saloon, LA)
(Jessie’s Lounge, WH)
(Keel & Curley Winery, PL
(WH Bar Off The Chain, WH)
JIM CURRY;
(The Pink Piano, LKD)
(Polk Theatre, LKD)
THURSDAY, JAN 28
JOHN DENVER TRIB
WEDNESDAY, JAN 13 WEDNESDAY, JAN 6
THE EDWARD TWINS (Polk Theatre, LKD)
JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) MIKE & KATIE (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) SARAH SUNSHINE (The Pink Piano, LKD)
THURSDAY, JAN 14 MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC)
FRIDAY, JAN 15 RUNNING RECKLESS (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) PROPER WEDNESDAY (The Yard On Mass, LKD)
WEDNESDAY, JAN 20 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM
(Jessie’s Lounge, WH) SARAH SUNSHINE
(The Pink Piano, LKD)
THURSDAY, JAN 21 MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP
(Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC)
FRIDAY, JAN 22 MIKE & KATIE
(WH Bar Off The Chain, WH)
MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP
(Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC)
FRIDAY, JAN 29 HARLEQUIN
(Apple Lounge, WH)
SOUTHBOUND BAND
(WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) JEFF VITOLO & THE
QUARTER MILE REBELS (Duke’s Brewhouse, LKD)
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ONOMATOPOEIA on·o·mato·poe·ia: The naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (as buzz, hiss).
By Erica Smith
Chaos It used to be thought that the
events that changed the world were things like big bombs, maniac politicians, huge earthquakes, or vast population movements, but it has
now been realized that this is a very old-fashioned view held by people totally out of touch with modern thought. The things that really
change the world, according to chaos
just a function of keeping track of things. If you knew enough, you could predict anything. That’s
been cherished scientific belief since
Newton.’ And?’ chaos theory throws it right out the window.”
Park
— Michael Crichton, Jurassic
Wikipedia defines chaos the-
theory, are the tiny things. A butter-
ory as “a branch of mathematics
jungle, and subsequently a storm rav-
states of dynamical systems
fly flaps its wings in the Amazonian ages half of Europe.
— Neil Gaiman
They believed that prediction was
focusing on the study of chaos— whose random states of disorder and irregularities are often gov-
erned by deterministic laws that
are highly sensitive to initial con-
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ditions.” If you are a child of the 80s and 90s, you probably first learned of Chaos Theory while watching Jurassic Park. As the movies well demonstrate, humans fail to learn from their mistakes. It does appear our nation is in chaos, and we are in the middle of some twisted version of Jumanji. It might be easier to navigate a game filled with wild beasts than the political scene this election year. As chaos theory predicts, seemingly small-unrelated shifts lead to complete disorder in a system. We are watching the outcome of our lack of tolerance and cooperation erode our American system. The proliferation of conspiracy theories and distrust shows how tiny bits of fear over time grow and expand like cracks in a dam. Eventually, those cracks lead to a complete breach, and the deluge will come crashing down. We doubted the doctors, ignored science, and now we are
in a state of chaos. The good news is the law of thermodynamics provides that systems will eventually return to order. We will find a way to return normalcy; however, rebuilding takes time and patience. Two personality characteristics that are not primarily American traits. Dynamic change and interruption built the United States. However, we weathered many storms by working together and respecting diverse opinions. The pandemic has shown just how quickly our system can break. We need resiliency and stamina for the future ahead. More robust healthcare, green technologies, and better education are the first steps in a better system. We cannot solve all problems, but we can provide healthcare for all. As we continue in the year that nobody predicted, who has dinosaur invasion for November on their disaster bingo card?
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Celebrating Our Healthcare Heroes PRESENTED BY: ANONYMOUS On behalf of the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees, we would like to express our gratitude to the 2020 Gala sponsors. Thank you again for your continued leadership and investment in this important community initiative which is of such value to Winter Haven Hospital and the patients we serve. Dinner Sponsor
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Gold Sponsors
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Bronze Sponsors
Ms. Sarah Jane Alexander Wesley & Ashley Barnett BayCare Health System Central Florida Development Council Cypress Trust Company John H. Gray Alan & Beverly Gustafson Cindy & Charles Henry Pediatrix Medical Group Polk State College Dr. Peter & Lenore Verrill Victor Smith Law Group, P.A.
Special Thanks
Cindy Alexander Vicki Arrington Beth Dial Beverly Gustafson Christine Ingram International Diamond Center Obsessive Geek – Clyde Bielss Marie Mixon Lynn Oakley Carylene Walker
For more information on how you can help take health care in Polk County to the next level of excellence, please call the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation at (863) 291-6732.
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5 Inspiring Tales Of Inspiration So, 2020?! From COVID-19 to global warming, to nationwide civil unrest and the election, this year has been the real “Sugar Honey Iced Tea”! And considering how miserable everyone is, I wanted to deviate from petty politics and write something more uplifting. Over the past decade, I’ve traveled across Polk County and met amazing people with equally amazing stories. From rappers who went from rags to riches, to high schoolers who help children in hospitals, these people have lived inspirational lives that continue to inspire me. And I wanted to share with you all their inspirational stories:
Eugene Fultz. Mark 10:44 decrees that whoever wishes to be great must become “servant of all.” This smalltown mayor has certainly lived by that commandment. He served God for nearly two decades through his ministries in Orlando and Lake Wales. He served his country through 24 years in the military. He served local students with learning disabilities at Roosevelt Academy. And he has served his community through three terms as Mayor of Lake Wales, during which time, the city grew exponentially in economic development. Who else could have been more worthy of being named the 2017 Lake Wales Citizen of the Year?
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Melanie Brown Culpepper. Some people know her as the owner of Melanie’s Cutting Edge. Others know her better as the Southern Belle with the big heart. Melanie has assisted countless fundraisers and other events across the county, including Rockin on The River, Smoke on the Water, and Eggfest. Last year, she started her own non-profit organization, Melanie’s Wings Of An Angel Foundation, to help local families in need. This holiday season, she’s once again helping Freedom Church collect toys for local children through Toys 4 Our Town, a fundraiser that served more than 400 families in past years. Zachary Kirkland. What started as a class project grew into an award-winning non-profit 501(c) (3) corporation. 12th grader Zac was tasked with creating a project to help his community. Upon learning how relatives in the hospital needed socks, he decided to collect toiletries and other items to distribute to children in the hospital. Nearly three years later, Silly Socks Saturdays continues to collect donations to give to patients at Lakeland Regional Hospital. His organization was even awarded a Disney Be Inspired grant. Though not currently making hospital visits, Silly Socks still collects donations. Learn more at: sillysocksaturdays.com
Mike “Mikey B” Beasley. This Babson Park musician started out mixing McFlurries at the Mickey D’s in Frostproof. Nearly five years later, he’s now a world-acclaimed music producer mixing sick beats for rap videos and even movies. He started making enough money selling his musical scores that he quit his day job and moved from his one-room apartment into his current home in Babson Park. Now he’s working with artists locally and internationally. His latest project was creating the score for the documentary “Freeway Boys: The Untold Story” L.A. drug kingpin Freeway Ricky Ros. Check out his other work at: http://mikeyBBeats. com Eddie Bower. Growing up, Eddie Bower dreamed of being a rapper, but others “highly underestimated” him. Nevertheless, he kept dreaming big. He purchased equipment for his own recording studio after high school and started creating music albums. He gave one of these albums to an aspiring videographer, Mike Sarr. The two of them joined forces to make their own music videos. Bower has since released dozens of music videos like “Frito Lay” and has filmed not one, but two, movies in his own comedy film series, “Tyrone Da Drug Dealer.” You can watch these videos and movies at: https://www.youtube.com/ user/EddieBower1/
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1. Name the group that released an album titled “Band on the Run.” 2. Which song mentions not playing B-17 on the jukebox, as it would bring back memories? 3. Who released “Midnight Hour” in 1965? 4. Which duo wrote and released “One Toke Over the Line”? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “I’ve got my suitcase in my hand, Now, ain’t that a shame, I’m leavin’ here today, Yes, I’m goin’ back home to stay.”
recording in Nigeria, were robbed at knifepoint of demo tapes and lyrics. 2. “Please Mr. Please,” by Olivia Newton-John in 1975. 3. Wilson Pickett. It was later covered by The Young Rascals, country artist Razzy Bailey and bands in Australia, England and Canada. 4. Brewer & Shipley, in 1970. Lawrence Welk considered the song a “spiritual” and had it performed on his show by two of his singers. 5. “Walking to New Orleans,” by Fats Domino in 1960. After the song was recorded, producer Dave Bartholomew added a strings section by the New Orleans Symphony, unusual for pop music of the era. The song went to No. 2 on the R&B charts.
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1. Name the girl group that released “Nothing But a Heartache.” 2. Which group had their album pulled by Disney on release day? 3. Two duos released “Mockingbird” a decade apart. Who were they? 4. Which artist had his only No. 1 hit with Answers “Rock Your Baby”? 1. Paul McCartney and Wings, in 5.It was Name the song that contains this 1973. McCartney’s fifth album since leaving the Beatles. The group, lyric: “There, like a dream, this wonderful night, I gazed at the grotto make small jigsaw puzzles for young to play with. Any good, deaglow in the light.” children tailed artwork on a card front will do. Make squiggly lines in the fashion of Answers a jigsaw puzzle, then cut out. It helps if the cardstock is good and thick.” -Utah 1. The Flirtations,M.M. in in1968. • “To keep light bulbs from sticking • Five ways to keep yourself from 2. Insane Clown Posse, in 1997. At turning up the thermostat this winter: in the socket, apply petroleum jelly to the base of theobjected bulb before screwingto it Put on a last sweater; have a nice bowl of Disney the minute, into the fixture.” -- B.D. in Virginia soup or stew; wear slippers or thick nonskidgraphic socks, grab a comfy blanket; the nature of the lyrics. Just • Here’s an oldie but a goodie: Add snuggle up with someone special. drops of water to votive cups weeks earlier, the a few Southern Baptist before adding a candle. The wax will • “If you bathe in a tub, try rubbing Convention had threatened to boycott float on the water, and when the canon bath oil before getting in the tub. dle burns down, it won’t get stuck in You will get greater coverage and Disney businesses of Gay thebecause votive glass. more moisturizing power from your bath oil. And at this time of year, who Days Disneyland. • “Burned rice? No problem. While doesn’t needat that?” -- M.E. in Washit’s still hot, carefully remove to a ington 3. Inez and Charlie Foxx, the songnew pot any rice not browned or Then top it with a single • “Here’s a great way to use Christwriters, in 1963, andblackened. Carly Simon and slice of white bread. Allow it to sit for mas cards from last year: Trace a several minutes under a tightly fitted child’s hand on the back of the pic-1974. James Taylor in lid. The burned smell is absorbed by tures. Cut them out and use them to bread, and the riceMcCrae is fit to eat.” -make a wreath for the front door. Or, 4. George McCrae,the in 1974. M.U. in Michigan not only had a No. 1 hit, but it also netEXPECT MORE... GET MORE... WE DELIVER! ted him a Grammy nom for Best Male • Window frames can be tricky to clean. And they are a magnet for dust and dirt, or worse — condensation that can lead to mold. To get into the crevices, employ a toothbrush sprayed with a tiny spritz of furniture polish. It works! • “Firing up the grill? Don’t get hasty. Preheat. Cooking times are based on an even cooking temperature, and you’ll get that good sear on your steaks or chicken. Use a grill thermometer and you’ll know when just the right time is to put dinner on the grill!” — T.E. in South Carolina • Ever wonder how long your peanut butter will last? On the pantry shelf, you can expect it to hold for 7-12 months if stored in a cool dark place. After opening, it will last 3-4 months in the fridge. • Smudged mascara? Remove it on the fly with a little bit of lip balm. Simply run your finger over the lip balm, then carefully remove the smudge. You also can put a bit of the lip balm on a tissue and use that instead. • “I dropped a glass in the kitchen, and there were a ton of small pieces. After I swept up, I wiped the area with a piece of bread, which picked up all the small shards.” — W.C. in Kentucky
CEE-A-TEE
Cee-A-Tee is a white and grey male Domestic Shorthair mix. He is approximately 11 months old. He is a super loving kitty that enjoys playing and running around. He likes attention and hanging out with you wherever you go. Cee-A-Tee is used to having his owners home all day long and likes to eat both wet and dry food.
DAISY
Daisy is a tan and white female Hound mix. She is approximately 11 months old. She has been spayed. Daisy is a friendly, hyper, playful, goofy, loyal, sweet and can be a laid back lap pet. She eats dry kibble and she loves dried sweet potato treats. Daisy has not been around children but she would probably do well with older children as she may jump on them.
WINSTON
Winston is a tan and white male Hound mix. He is approximately 2 years old. He has been neutered. We got him as a transfer in from animal control. Since we got him we have learned that he has a lot of energy and enjoys being outside to play and exercise.
The Humane Society of Polk County 3195 Dundee Road • Winter Haven, FL 33884 www.PolkNoKill.org • (863) 324-5227 Tues-Sat 10:30-6pm. Closed 1-2 pm for lunch.
Veterinarian of the Month Dr. Vargas received her DVM from Tuskegee University in 1994. In 1996, she established her AAHA accredited Orchid Springs Animal Hospital in Winter Haven, FL. In 2009, she began her studies at Chi Institute, eventually garnering certifications in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Food therapy and Tui Na. She is also a fellow of the American Academy of Veterinary Acupunture. Dr. Vargas is pursuing her Master’s Degree in TCVM at Chi Institute, where she works as a Teacher Assistant and as a Lecturer for the Chi Latin America. She has also worked as a consultant for Disney Animal Kingdom. Dr. Vargas is also a Certified Veterinary Journalist and a prolific author of both scientific and motivational articles. Dr. Vargas has lectured at the World TCVM Congress (2015, 2016, 2017), AAVA Conference (2017), AVMA (2011), and the CbVMA (2017). She is a guest blogger for www. allthingshealing.com and a writer for Woman to Woman magazine and the Lakeland Ledger newspaper. Last year she contributed a chapter for Jack Canfield’s Amazon Best seller book “The Soul of Success”. She served as an AVMA Spokesperson for Hispanic market and has recorded many PSA’s and radio interviews promoting responsible
pet ownership. Her love for Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine manifested in her book: Alt-Vet: The Revolutionary Pet Care and Longevity Solution. Her passion for helping animals and her voluntarism has awarded her state and national recognition including the Purina National Pet Care Award, Bay News 9 Medical Hero Award, and The FVMA Gold Award. She was honored by the American Veterinary Foundation as “America’s Favorite Veterinarian” in 2015. She lives in sunny Winter Haven, Florida, with her husband, two daughters and a menagerie of pets. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Dr. Vargas loves the community of Winter Haven and she is involved in a number of local organizations, including: Ridge Veterinary Medical Society where she was the 2008-2009 president Junior League of Greater Winter Haven Board Humane Society of Polk County Board Women’s Resource Center and Girls, Inc.
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ANDY
Andy is a brown and white male Domestic Shorthair mix. He is 14 years, 5 months old. He is good with other cats. Andy is such a sweet and loving boy who craves lots of attention and will come right up to you to love on you. Even though he has lost his sight in one eye and has limited vision in the other, it does not slow him down one bit!
POLK COUNTY’S
RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE CONTACT RESTAURANTS FOR DETAILS.
AUBURNDALE TANTRUMS LAKESIDE GRILL
This is a one of a kind, waterfront, casual dining experience where you can enjoy well-prepared food, water sports in action and a beautiful sunset on our multi-level covered deck overlooking Lake Myrtle in Auburndale. Delicious Seafood and more . . . featuring Oyster and Shrimp Po'Boys.We also have a large selection of Hand-dipped Ice cream, beer, wine and specialty beverages. Hours - Open Everyday at 11:00 am Must try: Gator Bites, Oyster Nachos, and Shrimp & Grit Cakes 330 Denton Avenue, Auburndale 863-875-3974
HAINES CITY BALMORAL BAR & GRILL AT BALMORAL RESORT
BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S SOUTH LAKELAND
Great Food! Great Sports! Great Family Fun! 40+ HD TV’s, NFL Ticket Sundays, NCAA Game Plan Saturdays. 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday. Coldest Beer In Town. Kids Eat Free Tuesdays & Sundays 4-8 pm. Now Featuring A Full Liquor Bar. Must Try: Our Delicious Fajitas and Awesome Burgers 4810 South Florida Ave (863) 646-7757 www.beefobradys.com
CHAMPS SPORTS BAR
Serving Polk County for over 20 years! Cold Beer • Great Food • Family Fun • Best Wings in Town Independently delicious! Daily specials from 2-10 pm: Monday 60¢Tacos, Tuesday $5 Buffalo Shrimp, Wednesday 45¢ Boneless Wings, Tuesday & Thursday BOGO Bud & Bud Light Bottles, Friday, $9 Grouper Sandwich (All Day), Saturday 75¢ Wings (All Day).Hours: Mon.-Thurs, Sat. & Sun. 11 am to 10 pm. Fri. 11 am to midnight. Follow us on Facebook. FB@ChampsGrill 6645 S. Florida Ave. 863-647-5900 www.champstogo.com
Offering a casual dining environment complete with poolside outdoor seating, the Balmoral Bar & Grill serves up poolside lunches, afternoon drinks and evening meals. Popular among resort guests and locals alike, our poolside bar in Haines City offers a full bar with TVs and features a menu of shareable appetizers, fresh salads, delicious sandwiches, and more. Live music also offered on the patio most Saturday nights. Check our Facebook for schedule. Bar & Grill is open to the public and is located within Balmoral Resort Florida in Haines City, minutes from Winter Haven and Davenport. Must Try: Flatbreads and Club Sandwich. 124 Kenny Blvd, Haines City (off Hwy 27)
MISTER FISH
(863) 588-3097 • BalmoralBarandGrill.com
Land mark eatery in Lake Wales. Fresh fish never frozen. Fun and casual atmosphere. Lunch and dinner menu with daily specials. Mon. 4pm to 9pm. Tues. - Saturday 11:30am to 9pm. Closed Sun. Must Try: Shrimp or Fresh Grouper 802 Henry St., Lake Wales (863) 676-6361
LAKELAND BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S NORTH LAKELAND
Lakeland’s Best Family Sports Pub. 40+ HD TV’s, NFL Ticket Sundays, NCAA Gameplan Saturdays. Happy Hour 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday. Bingo Mondays from 5-6 pm. Kids Eat Free Wednesday from 4-8 pm. Trivia Night on Thursdays from 8-10 pm. Must Try: Hot & Fresh Fajitas - Everyday! Chicken wings! 1070 Wedgewood Estates Blvd (863) 853-9464 www.beefobradys.com
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WINTER HAVEN 326 BISTRO PIZZERIA
Bistro Pizzeria shares the art of perfectly rendered simplicity. Wood burning oven, pizza by the slice, made to order specialty pizzas. Lunch & dinner menu. Warm & casual dining atmosphere. Must Try: Classic Pizza Napoli 326 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven 863-875-4894 www.arabellas.us/bistro
APPLE LOUNGE & GRILL
#1 Happy Hour Monday-Friday 11am-7pm. $1 Taco Tuesdays! Wings, Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads, Fried Pickles, Chicken Fingers, Nachos and much more! Open Mic Night every Tuesday. Winner of the people’s choice Wing Fling 2011 Wing Champs! Come try em’ yourself. Must Try: Famous Wings 2803 Recker Hwy, Winter Haven 863-291-0340
Family owned and operated since 1968 offering the best fish sandwich around! Seafood, chicken and much more using only the best quality food and excellent service! Easily the best homemade food you’ll try! Hours Monday through Saturday 11am to 7pm and closed Sundays. Must Try: Famous Fish Sandwich 715 E Palmetto St, Lakeland (863) 688-4280
ARABELLA’S
LAKE WALES
We offer the best Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, created from the freshest ingredients. Enjoy a cocktail before or after dinner in our chic Ave Bar. At Arabellas, our dedicated service and inviting ambiance makes us the premier choice for your lunch or dinner destination. Must Try: Bananas Foster prepared table side 346 W. Central Ave. Winter Haven 863-293-1797 • www.arabellas.us
CRAZY FISH
BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S
JAY BEES RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
We take pride in our welcoming environment, friendly service and famous burgers. Come in and check our daily lunch and dinner specials. Weekend specials. Prime rib, frog legs, fried shrimp and catfish. Must Try: Homemade Pies 8675 Hwy 60 East, Lake Wales 863-696-1901, Find us on Facebook
Locally owned sports pub with 30 TVs and full bar. Lunch value combos Mondays-Fridays until 3pm. Award winning jumbo wings with famous sauces and dry rubs. Fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, tacos and dinner entrees available. Weekday Values: Mon. Burgers, Tues. Tacos, Wed. Wings, Thurs. Fajitas, Fri. Surf & Turf. See ya at Beefs! Must Try: Award Winning Wings and Burgers 300 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 293-9464 • www.beefobradys.com
HARRY’S OLD PLACE
includes shrimp, scallops, mussels, oysters, crab legs, "fish of the day" board, steaks, chicken, pasta dishes, sandwiches, soups/chowders. Restaurant is located on the shores of Lake Ned in beautiful Winter Haven with a quaint pet friendly outdoor patio. Full bar available. Less than a mile from LEGOLAND. Kid's menu also available. Must Try: Grouper in a Bag, the Broiled Seafood Combo and award winning Key Lime Pie! 3751 Cypress Gardens Rd., Winter Haven 863-324-0301 www.harrysoldplace.com
RICK'S BAR-B-Q
Featuring delicious barbecue the entire family can enjoy! Serving up great food in downtown since 2011. Our barbecue is hand rubbed with dry seasonings, smoked over hickory wood and cooked all night. Our pulled pork and savory “fall off the bone” style ribs have proven to be favorites for our customers. Eat in, take out or have us cater your next event. On-site banquet room available for private parties; seats up to 60. Tues & Wed 11-3 pm, Thurs to Sat 11-8 pm. Must Try: Brisket! But only on Fridays...while it lasts! And ribs, of course! 204 6th St SW • 863-299-0354 FB@lickthebone • www.ricksbarbq.com
SOMEWHERE SPORTS BAR
Enjoy great food, great games and great times in a family-friendly atmosphere. As your sports headquarters, ESPN, NFL & MLB ticket available on 14 flat screen TV’s. Daily lunch specials Mon-Fri from 11-2 pm only $5.99. Open 7 days a week. Appetizers, Sandwiches, Wraps, Salads, Burgers, Pizza & Wings. Full liquor with Happy Hour Mon-Sat from 3-6 pm. Must Try: Jumbo Wings & Pizza 5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 324-7524
THE TWISTED PROP BAR & GRILLE
Winter Haven's newest casual bar & grill nestled on Lake May. Enjoy burgers, wings, wraps, sandwiches and cold beer in a picturesque setting on the Chain of Lakes. Happy hour on beer & wine is Monday to Friday from 2-7 pm. Indoor dining, Patio dining, Outdoor dining and Pet Friendly. Boat dock with multiple slips available. Stop in by car or by boat to enjoy! Hours: Mon-Thurs, 11-9 pm. Fri & Sat, 11-10 pm. Sun 12-8 pm. Facebook for more info. Must Try: Chicken Wings & Burgers 615 7th ST SW (863) 293-1937
Serving up a large selection of fresh fish for over 27 years! Where the fish is always de-lish! Open for lunch and dinner. Great seafood menu also
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A benefit for the Foundation’s new Polk County Mobile Medical Clinic Program
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Presented by: Anonymous
January 29 | 12pm Polk Sporting Clays 5000 Firetower Road | Haines City, FL 33844
Sponsorship Levels Giveaway Sponsor $7,500
Award Sponsor $2,000
Lunch Sponsor $5,000
Equipment/Vehicle Sponsor $2,000
Auction and Raffle Sponsor $3,500
Team Sponsor $1,200
Reception Sponsor $2,750
Station Sponsor $250
To reserve a team or for sponsorship information: (863) 292-4138 | whhfoundation@baycare.org | WHHFoundation.org EXPECT MORE... GET MORE... WE DELIVER!
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CLUBS&PUBS *Please note due to the COVID19 virus, some businesses may be at limited capacity. Please check Facebook pages to confirm business schedules. Call your favorite bar For more information!
AUBURNDALE Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 102 W. Polk Street (863) 968-0010 Full Liquor Sports Bar TVs for the Games Bottoms Up Sports Bar 419 E. Bridgers Ave (863) 845-2913 Karaoke, Pool Tables Beer & Wine Find Us On Facebook Brew Hounds Sports Lounge 318 Havendale Blvd. (863) 967-2739 Sun, $4 Capt (All Flavors) Wed, Trivia 6p Pool, Darts, Full Liquor Sunday Ticket/SEC/ACC Smoke Free/Outside Patio Dec 31 NYE
BABSON PARK Crooked Bass Grill/Tavern 1010 N. Scenic Hwy. (863) 589-5887 Full Liquor Seafood, Steaks & Burgers Live Music Fri & Sat Pool Table & Darts
BARTOW Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 120 East Van Fleet Drive (863) 534-3111 Full Liquor Sports Bar Fun Bar 3379 US Hwy 17N (863) 800-3400 Karaoke Pool Table & Darts Mulligan’s Sports Bar Bartow Golf Club 150 N. Idlewood (863) 533-1668 Fri, Karaoke 7-10p The Wine Stable 150 S. Broadway (863) 533-9463 Full Bar Live Music Food Avail.
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DAVENPORT Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 45653 US Hwy 27 (863) 420-3350 Full Liquor Great Wings, Sandwiches, Burgers, Wraps
FROSTPROOF P & J Recreation 33 South Scenic Hwy (863) 635-9825 Home of Famous Slaw Burger! Full Liquor
FT. MEADE
Fireside Lounge & Billiards 43356 Hwy 27 (863) 420-0100 Pool Hall; 7 Pro Tables Full Liquor/Hpy Hr 2-7p Live Music
Pit Stop Package & Lounge 800 N. Charleston Ave (863) 285-8732 Food Avail.
The Wheelhouse Bar 42637 US Hwy 27 (863) 353-6880 TVs, Pool Table Darts, Jukebox Wed & Sat, Karaoke 9p
Amos Tavern 200 US Highway 17 92 N (863) 422-1459
The Wheelhouse/19th Hole 102 Polo Park East (863) 424-4560 Tue & Fri, Karaoke 9p Thu, Trivia 8-10p
DUNDEE Out-n-About Bar (1/4 m north of Dundee Rd) 28390 US Hwy 27 (863) 439-1537 Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun, Live Music Wed & Sun, Karaoke Thu, Ladies Night
HAINES CITY
Balmoral Bar & Grill 124 Kenny Blvd (863) 588-3097 Patio Dining & Full Bar Daily Food & Drink Specials Tue, Taco & Trivia Thu-Sat, Music on Patio Sun, Karaoke Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 902 Polk City Rd (863) 419-4848 Full Liquor Sports Bar Big Screen TVs Rudy’s Liquorup Lounge 600 Ingraham Ave (863) 422-8585 Karaoke, Darts, Billiards Live Bands Happy Hour 12-7p
Shady Cove Bar & Grill 7140 State Road 544 E. (863) 421-6800 Full Liquor/Hpy Hr 4-7p Open Daily 12p Daily Food Specials Daily Drink Specials Live Music
LAKE ALFRED LA’s Midway Saloon (Across from WH Airport) 3900 Lynchburg Rd (863) 875-7966 Hpy Hr 11-3p; Specials M-F
LAKELAND Beef ‘O’ Brady’s North 1070 Wedgewood Estates Blvd (863) 853-9464 Full Liquor Sports Bar 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday 40+ HD TVs w/sports pkgs Beef ‘O’ Brady’s South 4810 S FL Ave (863) 646-7757 Full Liquor Sports Bar 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday 40+ HD TVs w/sports pkgs Brewlands Bar & Billiards N. 5161 US Hwy 98 N (863) 940-2038 Smoke-Free Billiards/Sports Bar 20 Pool Tables, Dart Boards Game Room, Full Kitchen Open Daily, Full Liquor
Brewlands Bar & Billiards S. 5733 S FL Ave (863) 646-2600 Pool & Billiard Sports Hall Full Liquor Bar Open Daily Sun & Wed, S.I.N. Night Thu, Ladies Night Champs Sports Bar & Grill 6645 S Florida Ave (863) 647-5900 Daily Specials 2-10p; Mon, Tacos/Tue, Buff. Shrmp Tue/Thu, BOGO Bud/Bud Light Btls Wed, Boneless Wings Fri, Grouper Sand./Sat, Wings Cob & Pen 1221 S. Florida Ave (863) 937-8126 Craft Beer & Wine Full Liquor Bar Food/Light Food Decisions Grill & Bar 1621 E. Edgewood Dr Suite G (863) 686-6441 Duke’s Brewhouse 4960 S Florida Ave (863) 647-9464 Wings, Sports, Spirits Live Music Even Par Sports Bar Oak Plaza North 5100 US Hwy 98 N (863) 816-7995 Happy Hr 4-6p Daily Sports Packages $12 Buckets
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Fresco’s Bistro 132 S. Kentucky Ave (863) 683-5267 Happy Hr 5-7 Monthly Pairings Great Bistro Fare Late Menu/Full bar Live Music Gator’s Dockside Highland City 5135 S.R. 98 (863) 619-7627 Food, Full Bar Open late night Hookah Palace 122 S. Kentucky Ave (863) 688-1818 Hrs: Thu-Sat, 4p-2a Thu, Latin Nite w/DJ Fri & Sat, DJ Isle of Capri 541 S Combee Rd (863) 665-6246 Food, Beer/Wine Hpy Hr 3-6p; $1.50 Drft Wed, Ladies Night 7p Pool Tourn, Karaoke
Southside Package & Lounge 1122 S. Florida Ave (863) 683-4703 Happy Hr 10-7p & 12-2a; Full Liquor T A Slammers 1011 S. Florida Ave (863) 682-4178 Full Liquor Nightly Specials T-Bows 33 Lounge 4106 Lakeland Hills Blvd (863) 683-1201 Happy Hr 4-6p; $2.75 Wells, $2.25 20oz Drafts Wed-Sat, Karaoke 9p Wally’s Pool Hall 1136 E. Main St (863) 688-4460 Hpy Hr, Mon-Sat 11-7p Mon, 9-Ball Tourn Tue & Thu, APA 8 & 9-Ball Thu, Ladies Nite w/free pool
Lakeland Loft 108 South Tennessee Ave (863) 210-5327 Full Liquor Jazz & Cigar Lounge Business Casual Sun –Thu Dress to Impress Fri & Sat
Winner’s Circle 4215 South Florida Ave. (863) 644-9464 Sun, Corn Hole Tues, Poker Wed, Ladies Night 1st Thu, Open Mic, 7-10p
Lucky’s Sports, Oyster & Tiki Bar (Orange Bowl) 4318 US Hwy 98 N (863) 858-3878 Mon, Poker 7p Wed, Poker 11a 1st Thu, Karaoke Contest 1st/3rd Sat, Live Bands
Ybor Cigars & Spirits 5263 S. Florida Ave (863) 619-6799 Happy Hr 4-7p Darts/Pool Table/TVs Tue-Sat, Live Music
Mojo’s Wings, Burgers, Beer 1853 E. Memorial Blvd (863) 583-9119 Hpy Hr 2-7p Tue, Karaoke Wed, $5 Burgers Fri, Ladies/Latin Night Sun, 50 cent Wings Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub 111 S. Kentucky Ave (863) 686-6231 Darts, Pool Tables Live Music, Fri The Pink Piano 1015 S. Florida Ave (863) 937-8885 Tue-Sat, Live Music Wine, Beer, Tapas Revival Bar 119 S Kentucky Ave (863) 606-6090 Open 12p Daily/Smoke-Free Craft Cocktail Bar Vintage Cocktails, Beers Relaxed Seating Areas
LAKE WALES Al’s Place 1530 N Scenic Hwy (863) 241-3070 Sat, $1 Drafts All Star Grill 2019 Hwy. 60 E (863) 679-9689 Sports Bar Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 19598 US Hwy 27 (863) 679-1975 Full Liquor Sports Bar Big Screen TVs Cherry Pocket Steak & Seafood Shak 3100 Canal Rd (863) 439-2031 Seafood, Full Liquor Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 11-4p Thu, Fri & Sat, Music 6-10p
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Gator Mack’s Sports Bar Camp Mack River Resort 14143 Camp Mack Rd (863) 696-3863 Open 7 Days Tue-Sat, 4-10p Food Avail. Full Bar, Music Darts, Pool Tables Outdoor Patio The Good Spot 3825 N. Scenic Hwy (863) 949-4243 Sat, Ladies Night 7p-cl Sun, Karaoke 3p Darts, Pool Table Food Avail. JayBees Rest. & Lounge 8625 Hwy 60 E (863) 696-1901 Full Liquor Lunch & Dinner Open Mon-Sat Y’all Come Back Saloon 3230 State Rd 60 E (863) 676-5759 Taco Tues, $1 Live Music/Pool
RIVER RANCH Westgate River Ranch Saloon 3200 River Ranch Blvd. Restaurant/Saloon General/Western Store (863) 692-1321 ext 40013 Fri, DJ 6p-12a Sat, Live Band 6p-1a
WINTER HAVEN AJ Slammers 508 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 875 5623 Pub, Pool Hall, Karaoke Darts, Full Liquor Apple Lounge 2803 Recker Hwy (863) 291-0340 Happy Hr, Mon-Fri 11-7p Food Avail./Daily Specials Mon, Pool Tourn Poker, Karaoke, Bands Ave. Bar by Arabellas 328 West Central Ave (863) 229-8142 Open Mon-Sat, 4p Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 4:30-6:30p Sat, Hpy Hr 5-6:30p Full Menu/Full Bar Smoke-Free Barrel239 239 3rd St SW (863) 229-7740 Whiskey Bar Open Daily Drink Specials 1-4p Smoke-Free
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 300 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 293-9464 Full Liquor Sports Pub 30 Big HD TVs Mon Burger Special Central Tavern 273 W Central Ave (863) 229-5027 Open Daily 12p Full Bar Smoke-Free Outside Patio Duke’s Brewhouse 1708 6th Street SE (863) 576-9464 Wings, Sports, Spirits Live Music Fire Restaurant 325 W. Central Ave (863) 875-5544 Wed, Fire Jass Trio Sun, Brunch Gary’s Grove 2995 Cypress Gardens Rd (863) 325-0001 Mon, Live Music Fri, Karaoke Pizza/Hot Dogs Avail Grape Expectations 535 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 318-8800 Wine Bar Smoke-Free Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd Street SW (863) 291-0700 Food Truck & Live Music Wed-Fri 4p, Sat-Sun 12p 2nd Wed, Moonlight Mrkt Craft Beer & Wine Smoke-Free Harborside Restaurant 2435 7th Street SW (863) 293-7070 Daily, Hpy Hr 3-6p Mon-Thu, Early Bird 3-5:30p Waterfront Dining High Seas Lounge 7000 State Rd 544 (863) 299-2233 Great Food/Drink Specials Live Music Jensen’s Corner Bar 100 3rd Street SW (863) 298-6755 Outdoor Patio Thu, Live Music Smoke-Free Jessie’s Lounge 118 3rd Street SW (863) 298-9815 Hpy Hr Mon-Fri, 4-7p Mon, Free Pool Wed, Big Ass Jam Night Live Music Weekly Smoke-Free
Office Pub & Lounge 1243 1st Street S (863) 293-4767 Happy Hr 12-7 Mon & Thu, Karaoke Tue, Fri, Sat - Poker Pool Tables, Darts & Food Avail. Old Man Frank’s 1005 S. Lake Howard Dr (863) 294-9179 Happy Hour M-F, 11-7p Daily Specials, Oyster Bar Fiesta Wed w/$1Tacos Thu Specials at Oyster Bar Sun, Live Music Past Time Lounge 1605 1st St S (863) 293-0027 Tue, Ladies Night Darts/Pool Table Slate 8 Family Billiards 20 4th Street NW (863) 247-8899 Smoke Free Pool Hall Open Daily, Outdoor Patio Full Bar, Food Available Wed - Dart Tourn 7p FB@Slate8Pool Somewhere Sports Bar 5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 324-7524 Mon-Sat, Hpy Hr 3-6p w/Daily Beer Specials/Sports Packages Lunch Specials Mon-Fri Tanner’s Lakeside 1006 S Lake Howard Dr (863) 662-5948 Happy Hr Wed-Sun, 4-6p Wed, 1/2 Price Wines Wed, Bingo Thu, Cornhole Live Music Thu-Sun Dec 31, Spitfire/NYE Union Taproom 245 W Central Ave, ST 102 (863) 268-4921 Open Tue-Thu 3-10p, Fri & Sat 12-11p, Sun 12-7p 40 Self Pour Taps; Craft Brews, Ciders, Wine, Cold Brew Coffee, And Kombucha Winter Haven’s Bar Off The Chain 1560 Havendale Blvd NW (863) 299-5515 Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 4-7p Mon, Free Pool 6-8p Wed, Karaoke 6p Fri, Bike Night 6-8p Fri & Sat, Bands 8p
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THANK YOU! On behalf of the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation, we would like to express our gratitude for the generous support of the Foundation’s Coronavirus Response Fund. Your investment in Winter Haven Hospital’s not-for-profit mission allows us to advance healthcare for the patients and communities we serve. Angels Care Center Anonymous Apple Lounge Ayanna Plastics & Engineering Mrs. Cindy Barber Bartow Ford Ms. Sharon Bates Dennis and Mariann Beck Miss Quinn Beckham The Back Porch Bed & Furniture Haven Big Daddy BBQ Blackburn BBQ Ms. Rosemary Bloom Brooks Law Group C&C Credentialing Services The Cassady Family Catfish Country CenterState Bank Central Florida Media Group CertiPay Chapters Health System Chef Neil’s Bistro Ms. Mandy Cilliers Citizen’s Bank & Trust Citizen’s Bank & Trust (Winter Haven branch) Ms. Jenni Coffman Compassionate Care Hospice Connerton Cornerstone Hospice Country Angels of Polk County Crisper Winter Haven Ms. Cindy Curry Brad and Susan Dantzler Ms. Carol Davis Duke’s Brewhouse Brand Dunkin Donuts Winter Haven Steve and Tina Elias Bob and Lisa Endres Family Dollar First Oriental Market Forester Financial Adam and Laura Frost Frostbite Gaskins Barbecue & Lobster GEICO
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EasyFEAST Summer Suppers THE DOESN’T END WITH AFTER THE HOLIDAYS We’re all starting to slowly ease back into our former home, work and social routinesthe day after the I’ve embraced guided by new holiday as my time to feast in peace. health and safeare a few ideas for using the tyHererestrictions. Many offrom us also leftovers your Holidays feast: are dealing with new challenges to TURKEY WRAP our family bud4 pieces of turkey get and loss of (about 3-4 ounces)income. If your pantry and freezer 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise are stocked with 4 slices cooked canned or fro-bacon 2 flour tortillas zen goods, you(whole wheat, flour add seasonal orcan flavored) fresh produce to lettuce 1/2 cup shredded create new, bud2 to 4 slicesvariof tomato get-friendly 2 to 4on slices ations youravocado favorite family recipes. Herered areonion, some sliced ways thinly, to “shop” in 1/2 vertiyour pantry or freezer to cook up cally simple meals with a seasonal twist 1/2everyone teaspoon salt that will enjoy! 1/2 teaspoon pepper or favorite Choose new, interesting vegetables fromtortilla a locallightly farmer’s marSpread each with ket to add to your recipes. Vegetables mayonnaise. Divide turkey and put have lots of nutrients and fiber to half onyou eachfeel tortilla. slices of help full. Add Have two vegetables washed, cutevenly and ready in the bacon, and divide therefrigerlettuce, ator toand/or add to meals or eat as snacks. tomato avocado slices and Select from a variety of healthy onion each Sprinkle foodstoso thattortilla. you don’t get each bored wrap with salt and pepper. Wrap with the same meals. Try sandwich wraps and withserve. meat Serves and fresh tightly 2. veggies inside, and a combination of fresh and canned fruits for sweetness and THANKSGIVING nutrition. POTATOES AU GRATIN Enjoy the foods of summer — blueberries, strawberries, This retro casserolepeaches, is a greatwatermelons andleftover fresh garden are way to use turkey,veggies ham and always a treat. If you eat produce while cooked vegetables. it’s in season, it typically costs less and it tastes better, so your family will be more likely to eatturkey it and or enjoy it. (or a 1 cup cooked ham This flavorful dinner recipe for Creamy mixture of both) Veggie Tortellini and Fruit Salad With 1 cupSyrup cooked Spiced for white dessertor is sweet an easypotaway toes, chopped, 1/2 pound frozen to combine freshorproduce with groceries hash brown potatoes 1 cup cooked vegetables 1 (10 ounce) can cream of broccoli, chicken or mushroom soup. or 1 1/2 cups leftover gravy 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt 1 small onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese, divided 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Cooking oil spray
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Heat the oil in a heavy, deep pot over medium heat. Add the onions, chili powder, cumin, tomato paste, celery and garlic. Cook until onions are clear. Pour 1 can of the drained and rinsed beans into the pot. Using a large spoon or a potato masher, mash the beans to break them down and thicken the chili. Add the remaining can of beans and the rest of the ingredients to the pot and stir well. Cover and simmer, stirring after 10 minutes, cook 15-20 minutes. Serves 4 to 6.
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• Between 1970 and 1973, four Israeli fighter pilots held as POWs in an Egyptian prison passed their time by translating J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” from English into Hebrew. The book was sent to them by their family members via the Red Cross. The pilots’ version was published commercially in 1977 and is still considered by many to be one of the best Hebrew translations available.
• Until 1953, New York City had a pneumatic tube mail network that spanned 27 miles and connected 23 post
offices. At its peak, the system moved 95,000 letters a day at speeds of 30-35 mph.
• Halloween is more Irish than St.
Patrick’s Day.
• Ever wonder how the dice game
Yahtzee got its curious moniker? A
wealthy Canadian couple invented the game as a way of entertaining friends
on board their yacht. After it proved a hit, the couple consulted a toy maker who loved it, bought the rights, and changed the original name from the generic “Yacht game” to “Yahtzee.”
• Homer Simpson’s famous “D’oh!”
is a real word in the Oxford English
Dictionary, though in “The Simpsons” scripts, it’s rendered merely as an “annoyed grunt.”
• Barbie has been outfitted by over
70 well-known designers, including
Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior.
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Holidays
at Bok Tower Gardens Returns through January 3
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nspired by the challenges of 2020, Bok Tower Gardens is re-imagining the holidays with a new theme that celebrates the legacy of Edward Bok and spotlights the artistry of Mother Nature.
From now through January 3, enjoy Peace on Earth, an outdoor holiday celebration that connects visitors to nature and encourages feelings of peace, joy, and goodwill to all. This winter season is a time to rejoice and reflect on how we can make the world a bit better for the coming year. Open 365 days a year, the Gardens will open at 10 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Red & Green: The Colors of Christmas This year’s holiday foliage display has been expanded to include colorful plantings of poinsettias, begonias, and petunias. These blooms join towering evergreens for a magnificent portrait of horticultural artistry. The seasonal beauty is accented with daily holiday carillon concerts at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. New for 2020 - Peace on Earth: The Legacy of Edward Bok Edward Bok was a man of action: he built a garden sanctuary; he offered The American Peace Award, and he inspired many through his writings and acts of kindness. Visitors will learn more about his legacy of peace with this outdoor exhibit located on the Oval Lawn. 26
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Critter Christmas at Pinewood Estate Tucker and Tilly, the Pinewood Estate squirrels, have invited their forest friends to bring the spirit of the holidays outdoors. Fun for the entire family, Tucker & Tilly will be hiding in the estate’s gardens. Children can pick up a Critter Christmas Guide and search for each of these forest friends to receive a prize.
Holiday Schedule of Events
Purchase tickets for events online at www.boktowergardens.org.
Peace on Earth Carillon Concerts
Sundays, November 29 - January 3 3 p.m. Free for members, included in general admission Enjoy a concert celebrating the Nativity Story and the sacred hymns of Christmas.
Nature Adventurers: Creating an at Home Nature Museum
Saturday, December 5 10-11 a.m. Free for members, $15 per family for non-members Found objects of nature can be a powerful teaching aid and build a connection for children to the natural world. Families will learn how to create an environmentally friendly space to bring nature to their home.
Ring the Holidays Concert featuring the Silver Bells Big Band
Saturday, December 5 6-9 p.m. $20 for members, $25 non-members Ring in the holidays with an evening jazz concert with the 10-member Silver Bells Big Band and Geert D’hollander. The concert begins with jazz and ends with a special holiday carillon concert. Ticket includes admission to the Gardens. The Shop at Bok and Blue Palmetto Café closes at 6 PM. The Visitor Center will be open until 9 PM.
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Hanukkah Carillon Concert
Friday, December 11 3 p.m. Free for members, included in general admission Join Geert D’hollander for a concert celebrating the Festival of Lights.
Uncorked Concert
Saturday, December 12 2-3:30 p.m. $20 for members, $35 non-members Enjoy a special wine flight while enjoying a musical journey through sips and songs with Geert D’hollander.
Gourmet Holiday Feast
with Chef Matthew Fulwood and Chef Lucy Cortes-Castaneda Wednesday, December 16 6:30 p.m. $175 members/ $200 non-members Join us in the beautiful Outdoor Kitchen for a gourmet holiday dining experience as the Brass door welcomes the Red Door. Bok Tower Gardens’ Chef Matt Fulwood and Red Door’s Chef Lucy CortesCastaneda are teaming up for five courses gourmet garden-to-table dinner with fresh locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy each course with wines personally selected by Red Door Owner and Sommelier Richard DeAngelis. This evening combines the flavorful holiday memories of each chef set against a tapestry of stars. Each guest will take home a holiday gift from the Gardens.
day music favorites with carillon concerts at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
New Year’s Day in the Gardens
Friday, January 1 Free for members, included in general admission Start your New Year’s Resolutions with fresh air and a hike. Enjoy two carillon concerts featuring holiday favorites at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m..
Nature Adventurers: Nature Journaling
Saturday, January 2 10-11 a.m. Free for members, $15 per family for non-members Children will learn how to be the author of their own nature adventure book. Drawing from nature, children will start their own nature story through nature journaling.
Uncasked Concert
Saturday, January 2 2-3:30 p.m. $20 for members, $35 non-members Enjoy a special flight of craft beers from Grove Roots Brewery while enjoying a musical journey through sips and songs with Geert D’hollander.
The Resilient Gardener:
Composting the Natural Way Saturday, December 12 2-3 p.m. Free for members, $10 non-members Naturally, increase the health and productivity of your garden. earn methods of cover cropping, chop, drop mulching, and growing nitrogen fixers to build your soil fertility.
Lessons & Foods from Long-Lived
Healthful Populations of the World Saturday, December 12 10 AM - 12:30 p.m. Free for members, $10 non-members Be transported around the world to National Geographic‘s Blue Zones, those populations with high concentrations of 100-year-olds. Hear how these clusters of people have grown old without health problems such as heart disease, obesity, cancer, and diabetes.“Cook-Along” on Zoom or watch the demonstration of health-enhancing foods found in areas like Okinawa, Sardinia, Nicoya, and Loma Linda, CA. Recipes are inspired by National Geographic explorer Dan Buettner’s new book, The Blue Zones Kitchen, and will be included. Learn the benefits of these delicious and nutritious foods from a registered dietitian.
Fresh from the HEART Garden
Saturday, December 19 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. $12 members, $25 non-members Join Josh and Emily Jamison, the kitchen and garden managers of HEART village, as they cook up and talk about their favorite foods growing on their central Florida farm. Learn about the plants they rely on to feed themselves and their students.
Uncasked Concert
Saturday, December 19 2-3:30 p.m. $20 for members, $35 non-members Enjoy a special flight of craft beers from Grove Roots Brewery while enjoying a musical journey through sips and songs with Geert D’hollander.
Christmas Day in the Gardens Friday, December 25 Gardens Open at 10 a.m. Free for members, included in general admission Celebrate Christmas Day against the festive backdrop of red and green holiday foliage. Enjoy holiEXPECT MORE... GET MORE... WE DELIVER!
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HOLI DAY S Peace on Earth
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NOW THROUGH JANUARY 3 Peace on Earth is a holiday celebration that connects us to nature, our families and the world. The winter season is a time to rejoice and reflect how we can make the world a bit better for the coming year. Experience a season of peace, joy, hope, happiness and goodwill to all.
PEACE ON EARTH: THE EXHIBIT
PINEWOOD ESTATE CRITTER CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE
Edward Bok was a man of action: he built a garden sanctuary; he offered The American Peace Award; and he inspired many through his writings and acts of kindness. Learn more about his legacy of peace with this outdoor exhibit located around the Oval Lawn.
Tucker and Tilly, the Pinewood Estate squirrels, have invited their forest friends to bring the spirit of the holidays outdoors. Fun for the entire family, Tucker & Tilly will be hiding in the estate’s gardens. Pick up your Critter Christmas Guide and find each of these forest friends.
RING THE HOLIDAYS CONCERT FEATURING THE SILVER BELLS BIG BAND
UNCORKED CONCERT
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 6-9 PM | $20 FOR MEMBERS/$25 NON-MEMBERS Ring in the holidays with an evening jazz concert with the 10-member Silver Bells Big Band and Geert D’hollander. The concert begins with jazz and ends with a special holiday carillon concert. Ticket includes admission to the Gardens.
UNCASKED CONCERT SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 & JANUARY 12 2-3:30 P.M. | $20 FOR MEMBERS/$35 NON-MEMBERS Enjoy a special flight of craft beers from Grove Roots Brewery while enjoying a musical journey through sips and songs with Geert D’hollander.
HANUKKAH CARILLON CONCERT
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 2-3:30 P.M. | $20 FOR MEMBERS/$35 NON-MEMBERS Enjoy a special wine flight while enjoying a musical journey through sips and songs with Geert D’hollander.
GOURMET HOLIDAY FEAST WITH CHEF MATTHEW FULWOOD AND CHEF LUCY CORTES-CASTANEDA WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16 6:30 P.M. | $175 MEMBERS/ $200 NON-MEMBERS Join us in the beautiful Outdoor Kitchen for a gourmet holiday dining experience as the Brass door welcomes the Red Door. Bok Tower Gardens’ Chef Matt Fulwood and Red Door’s Chef Lucy Cortes-Castaneda are teaming up for five courses gourmet garden-to-table dinner with fresh locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy each course with wines personally selected by Red Door Owner and Sommelier Richard DeAngelis.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11 | 3 P.M. Free for members, included in general admission Join Geert D’hollander for a concert celebrating the Festival of Lights.
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