by James Coulter What's more fun than a parade? How about an un-parade? What's that, you ask? Well, it's like a regular parade, but more fun and chaotic. Downtown Bartow kicked off St. Patrick's Day weekend with its annual St. Patrick's Day Un-Parade during Friday Fest last Friday. Nearly 100…
CHICAGO When the new medium of television was taking hold, kids in the Chicago area lucky enough to have a set got their first tastes of shows made “just for them” on WGN. The very first children’s host was singer and radio personality Richard “Two Ton” Baker, whose “Wonder House” puppet show debuted on the […]
by James Coulter What makes a perfect barbecue? Some people owe their success to their dry rub. Others, to the way they smoke the meat. For Eli Buford, owner of Uncle Bucky’s Southern BBQ, the success behind his award-winning barbecue is the love put into preparing and cooking it. “I…
by James Coulter From Winter Haven to Lake Wales, from Lakeland to Plant City, everyone in Polk County loves barbecue, and most cities host their own competition. This year, Bartow will be hosting its first ever barbecue event with Blues, Brews, & BBQ to be held on Sat., Jan. 14…