A WEEKEND TO REMEMBER IN KEY WEST!!!
Friday, April 13, 2012

A WEEKEND TO REMEMBER IN KEY WEST!!!

APRIL 13TH thru APRIL 15th , etc., 2012, in KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!

DEAR READERS…..Our dear Larry Harvey has been quite a concern of late! On Monday, we heard he was at the hospital, and we visited him there. He was absolutely full of vim and vinegar and had us rolling as he told us the most outrageous and delightful stories. The next day, we heard that he had taken a downward spiral and was not well at all. In fact, he was given the last rights from the Church, and it sounded like Larry was about to leave the Island! I was distraught, and headed for the hospital to visit Larry again. I looked at him in his bed…he seemed so distressed … I told him I was there….he opened his eyes wide, looked right at me, and grabbed my hand and squeezed it so tight I could not believe it. I could see that he was very weak, but I also felt that he was fighting. I told Larry that I was laying Mary’s mantle on him and he would be protected. Larry always tells me that and so I used it on him. Anyway…..Bobby Nesbitt went to see him the following day….Wednesday, and could not believe how much better Larry was doing. Larry was sitting there, talking to everyone…joking around and well….”being Larry”… I went to visit him again today….and spent a long while with him and am amazed at his miraculous recovery! He is probably not out of the woods as yet….but….he was amazing just the same. He talked about so many things from days gone by…about his years at the Ramada…about Joanie Hammond…and when Bobby first came on the scene….He told me stories about Anne McKee…all good. Then I said to him, “Larry, have you written all this down, as this is real important Key West memorabilia” and he said….”No I have not…but I would like to recite a poem to you.” He then recited a wonderful poem he wrote in 1947….called “Raboni” that was published in a magazine. He recited it with great drama and hand motions and all. I was spellbound! I do not know what the Lord is planning for Larry Harvey….but I want you all to know…..that today in Key West….he was absolutely fabulous! Oh yes! Also fed him…he ate like a trooper…a liquid diet….and he has requested a solid food diet…..Do we love Larry Harvey or what?????? All I can say is that Key West will never be the same without the likes of Larry Harvey in it!!!!! I do believe that all of your prayers are really truly working….so keep them coming!!!!!

HAPPY APRIL 12TH BIRTHDAY TO….J.T. THOMPSON…..NINA CROOKS….CHRISTOPHER SKINNER!!!!

MATCH AT RED BARN THRU APRIL 14….A gem of a show “Match” stars the marvelous Tommy Luna and features the luminous Amber McDonald and the handsome and talented, Brandon Beach. Joy Hawkins directed this hilarious, touching, very dear and heartwarming play….perfectly cast and beautifully acted. It is wonderful having Tom Luna back on the stage again. He was so fabulous in the Waterfront’s “Lend Me a Tenor” last season, and he shines in this production too! He had the audience in the palm of his hand and never let go! The opening night audience responded enthusiastically and really got caught up in all the goings on….quite a few varied emotions were expressed….laughter and tears….sadness and joy! You will not want to miss MATCH at the Red Barn. It runs Wed. thru Sat. until April 14. Call the box office at 296-9911 or go online to www.redbarntheatre.com for reservations! I congratulate Joy and this incredible cast!

DEADLINE FOR SCULPTURE KEY WEST IS APRIL 15….If you want to enter Sculpture Key West, the deadline is April 15 at 11:59 PM!!!!!! Proposals can be downloaded at www.sculpturekeywest.org. Sculpture KW offers a dynamic and significant platform for contemporary sculpture. The exhibit is designed to inspire and educate the community of the Florida Keys and its visitors while offering opportunities for emerging and established artists.

PUN OF THE DAY…She was engaged to a boyfriend with a wooden leg….but broke it off!

ADVANCE TIX TO TASTE OF KEY WEST NOW ON SALE….This is a head’s up to each of you who hates standing in long lines for this very popular event. Advance coupons are available at eight locations NOW. Coupons are $25 for 20 food & drink tix, plus a Taste of KW wine glass. Buy these coupons at Dennis Pharmacy, The Restaurant Store, Centennial Banks, First State Banks, the AIDS Help office at Luani Plaza….also thru Paypal on the www.aidshelp.cc website. Cash, check, or credit cards are welcome. Taste of Key West will be held at the Truman Waterfront on Monday, April 23 from 6 to 9 pm. Call 296-6196 for further information.

MYSTERY SHORT STORY CONTEST…As part of the inaugural KW Mystery Fest, at the Waterfront Playhouse, we are excited to announce a Mystery Short Story Contest. Entries must be submitted by May 4 & winners will be announced at a Brunch on Sun., May 13 at the Westin KW Resort. Judges are Hy Conrad, writer/producer of ‘MONK’ and ‘WHITE COLLAR’ and Jonathan Woods, author of ‘BAD JUJU & OTHER TALES OF MADNESS & MAYHEM’ and ‘A DEATH IN MEXICO.’ Go the www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for complete information about this sure to be fabulous event!!!!!

KEY WEST CONTEMPORARY DANCE CO. ON APRIL 13,&14……This show is entitled “ 1969…GET BACK.”…. A troupe of fantastic dancers, including, Denis Hyland, Carolyn Cooper, Angela Harriell, Jordan Fife Hunt, Christine Johnson, Mary Kay Lee, and Leigh Pujado perform…..sure did miss Kyla Piskopink in this show, though she did a great job of choreographing and producing!!!!!!!!….Showtime is 8 pm at THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE. Call 294-5015 for tix or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for tix NOW! Note that there is an evening show on April 14 PLUS a matinee at 3 pm….only on Sat., April 14!!! Support Dance in Key West…and congrats to the Waterfront Playhouse for presenting this wonderful evening of Dance in Key West! Darn good!!!!!!

KEYS CHORALE SPRING CONCERT ON APRIL 13…..The Keys Chorale will be performing “MUSIC OF THE 50’S” with a repertoire of arrangements composed in the 1550’s all the way to the 1950’s…..That decade will feature standards, showtunes and hits from that era that you will be humming or singing along. General admission tix are $20….reserved orchestra seats are $30. Buy from a chorale member….or go to www.keystix.com. There will also be a fab Silent Auction….and a reception after the show! Call Margaret at 292-2734 for tix also.

SPEAKER AT LITTLE WHITE HOUSE ON APRIL 13…..The MCC Church is presenting, powerful speaker, Rev. Dr. Jane Adams (known as Janie) as a guest speaker at The Truman Little White House from 5 to 7 PM….wine, soft drinks, and appetizers will be served. This event is Free and all are invited….though donations will be accepted. Rev. Spahr is a minister known nationally for her advocacy of gay & lesbian rights…her topic is “Daring to be Courageous: A Belief in Justice & Love.” This promises to be a both intellectually & spiritually stimulating event! “Janie” will also preach on Sunday, April 15, at 10 am worship service at the MCC at 1215 Petronia St.

HAPPY HOUR AT BOTTLECAP ON APRIL 13……From 5 to 8 pm, all tips go to benefit the ECMC…The Educational Coalition for Monroe County!!!! Dance demonstrations….lessons from DC artists….guest bartenders….50/50….video presentations….

KEY WEST ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY SHOW ON APRIL 13…..Watercolor artist, Joan Brady will open her exhibit…Member’s Reception/book signing….5:30 to 7:30 pm….The Custom House, 281 Front St.

SKIPPER & DIN ALLEN AT SALUTE ON APRIL 13…..Friday the 13th is your lucky day, cause you can get to see & hear Skippo and Din perform from 4:30 to 6:30 at Salute on the Beach!!!!!

AT THE GARDENS ON APRIL 13…..Join Michael Robinson from 5 to 8 pm in the Cabaret room at The Gardens! He will be tickling the ivories. The Wine Gallery is open from 5 to 10 pm, Wed. thru Sun.

AT LATEDA ON APRIL 13TH….Christopher Peterson’s EYECONS Show at 9 pm in the Crystal Room….call 296-6706 for tix….Debra & Patrick are in the By George Bar at 9 pm!!!!

SCHOONER WHARF ON APRIL 13 & 14……Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud & Friends….7 to Midnight, The Doerfels….9 to 1 am, the Magic of Frank Everhart!

AT THE PIER HOUSE ON APRIL 13 & 14…..It’s Larry Smith at the piano at 7 pm in the Wine Galley!

TROPIC CINEMA SCHEDULE….APRIL 13 THRU APRIL 19…..Coming: Salmon Fishing in the Yemen…Big Miracle…The Kid with a Bike…Dr. Ssuss’ The Lorax in 3D….Staying: Jeff Who Lives at Home….Going (last chance to see on Thursday) Friends with Kids, We Need to Talk About Kevin…Chico & Rita…Carol Channing:Larger than Life!!!

DANCE PERFORMANCE ON APRIL 13…..1:30 pm….Dancing 5th grad performance by students…..Glynn Archer School at 1302 White St. All invited to the performance!!!!

HOWARD LIVINGSTON AT RAMROD KEY ON APRIL 13…..6:30 pm, it’s Meet ‘n Greet…..Concert is at 7 to 10:00 PM…. Free & open to all!!! Come and have some Friday the 13th LUCK at BOONDOCKS…..27205 ‘Overseas Highway…MM27! A good time will be had by ALL!!!!!

HAPPY APRIL 14TH BIRTHDAY TO….PAM VEREB……AND…..IOLANDA STASHENKO!!!!!

LECTURE AT BOTANIC GARDENS ON APRIL 14…..Stephen Hodges, native plant botanist & ecologist, returns to the KW Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden to speak on endangered plant conservation, special specimens & the KW Botanic Garden. 7 PM….at the Nature Chapel on College Rd. on Stock Island…..Members are

AT LATEDA ON APRIL 14…It’s Randy Roberts LIVE! at 9 pm…call 296-6706 for tix…Deb & Patrick in the By George Bar at 9 pm!!!!!!

JIMMY OLSON AT THE GARDENS ON APRIL 14….Jimmy is at the piano from 5 to 6:30 pm at The Gardens Hotel!!!!

HAPPY APRIL 15TH BIRTHDAY TO…..KEN PESKETT!!!!!

PARADISE TENNIS ROUND ROBIN FUNDRAISER ON APRIL 15….This is at 1800 Atlantic….9 am….Benefits the Montessori Children’s School!

JAZZ IN THE GARDENS ON APRIL 15…..5:30 to 8 pm, it’s Scott Marischen Acoustical Harpist…..plus Judi Bradford’s delightful Cocktail Hats exhibited…and for sale…..4 to 6 pm!!!!

DEBRA & PATRICK AT GREEN PARROT ON APRIL 15 AT 1 PM…..The regular Sunday Jazz showcase will feature Pat & Debra at 1:00 pm!!!!! Sounds like a super fun time!!!!!

BEN HARRISON AT GREEN PARROT ON APRIL 15…..Singer/songwriter, Ben Harrison will be entertaining at the Parrot at 3:30 pm… performing his original compositions….Ben will be accompanied by Paulie Walterson, Mike Kelogg, and Jay Wetzel. This promises to be a most delightful afternoon!!!!

SOUTHERNMOST CAR CLUB ON APRIL 15….he monthly Show & Shine for lovers of classic, custom, & street rod automobiles of all years……Great afternoon from Noon to 4 pm…..at Sugarloaf Lodge, at MM17. Prizes… food…50/50 raffle…. Cool drinks….Tiki Bar… Free for the whole family…..call Dick at 942-1758 for info!!!

CORK & STOGIE WINE TASTING ON APRIL 15…..2:00 PM….A wine & cigar pairing….all this in order to celebrate the sinking of the Titanic! Ragtime jazz….The tasting is free….!

THE LARRY SMITH SONGWRITING CATALOGUE SHOW ON APRIL 15….Larry Smith, he of the Pier House Wine Galley, will be presenting a special show at St. Paul’s Church on Duval St. It will high light the music of Larry Smith, songwriter & composer. Larry is at the piano, and featured vocalists will be Christine Cordone, Susan Butler, Kathleen Peace, Mary Deasy, Camille Toler, Clayton Lopez, and Adrienne. Musicians are Les Dudley, Georges Hemund, Alex Okinczyc, and Blatts. Also featured are dancer, Denis Hyland and mime, Frenchie….plus several surprise guests. Donation of $20 is suggested…at the door and it will benefit the Music Program. All students, free.

SCHOONER WHARF ON APRIL 15……Noon to 5 pm….Michael McCloud…..6:30 to 11 pm, Marty Stonely & Friend….9 to 1 am, the Magic of Frank Everhart….

AT LATEDA ON APRIL 15…..It’s Classic Disco Tea Dance at 4 pm……..at 8:30 pm, it’s Black & Skabuddah in the By George Bar!!!!!

BOBBY NESBITT IN NYC ON APRIL 17-20……Bobby Nesbitt will be appearing in NYC with lecturer, David Lowe as part of the Noel Coward in New York festival. It will be presented at the National Arts Club in Gramercy Park… it is a private event, but if any of you want to attend, contact Bobby and he will be able to get you in as his guest.

SOUTHERNMOST COCONUT CASTAWAYS CLUB BENEFIT ON APRIL 19…..6 to 9 pm at Conch Town Lounge on N. Roosevelt…..Celebrity bartenders are ….6 to 7 pm, Author, Michael Haskins…..7 to 8 pm, Mayor & Mrs. Craig Cates…..8 to 9 pm, Howard & Cyndy Livingston….Raffles…silent auction….drink specials….music….

SERVICES, REVIEWS, AND MISC. INFO!!!!!

LATEDA HAS LOCALS LUNCH MENU…..From Mon. thru Fri. from 11:30 to 3 pm, Lateda is serving an $8.50 super lunch menu, which includes iced tea & soda. 6 delish choices….just for YOU!

CONCH, COWBOYS & TALES OF OLD KEY WEST REVIEW…..The Red Barn presented 4 nights only of this show, which we happened to see on Monday night! It starred John Wells, Paul Cotton, Gary McDonald, Tom Murtha & George Halloran with special guests, Camille Toler and Alex Ocinczyc! It was great fun all evening long as these talented musicians and singers entertained us royally, brought great big smiles to our faces, and sent us home happier than when we arrived that night! The sold out audience roared and enjoyed every second. Rumor has it that it may be carried on for more nights to come….and if they bring it back….do yourselves a favor and go see it! (In the audience last night was Ben Harrison who may not have been onstage, but John Wells and Ben wrote a lot of the songs sung in the show, together….like Here Comes the Conch Train, and Bum Farto…..which you gotta hear!)

KW CONTEMPORARY DANCE CO. NEEDS YOUR HELP NOW…. Help for housing for a visiting dancer who will be performing with this premier dance company is needed from March 28 thru April 16. If you have a pool house, an apartment, a room in your home that you can spare for this period of time, please contact Kyla Piscopink ASAP! Your help is needed. Go to Kyla at kyla.piscopink@gmail.com to let her know that you can accommodate this dancer for that period of time. Thank you!

ART VIEWINGS IN YOUR HOME WITH SHAKTI ASSOULINE…THRU the end of MAY…..Local actress, who just starred in “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” and “August: Osage County” at the Waterfront Playhouse, is also a private viewing Art Dealer, and worked at this in London for 2 years. Now, back in KW, she offers you this charming service! She comes into your home with over 30 original paintings by established and up-and-coming International artists. You have a great time, looking at galleries of work in various media, abstract and traditional pieces… in the comfort of your home, making it easy to match and compliment your décor. You can go to www.8artists.com to see some of these paintings. Or you can call the lovely Shakti at 394-4772 for an appointment to “see it all!” Look for more info on Shakti in Conch Color!!!!

AT TAVERN ‘N TOWN THIS WEEK…..Mon. from 5:30 to 9:30 it’s Michael Thomas….Tues. from 5:30 to 9:30 pm, it’s Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas…Wed. from 5:30 to 9:30 it is either Rob DiStaci or Mike Emerson…Thurs. from 5:30 to 9:30 pm, it’s Carmen & Michael Thomas…On Fri. from 5:30 to 10:00 pm, it’s Mike Emerson…Sat., from 5:30 to 10:00 pm, it’s Bobby Nesbitt….and Sun. from 5:30 to 9:30 pm, it’s Rob DiStaci! Happy Hour is every day from 5 to 7 pm…all drinks…2 for 1… Special Tapas served on Tues. & Thurs…..Locals get a 10% discount always. The food and service are great…..super entertainment….this is fast becoming a Key West Favorite of everyone I know! Ric Palmer is the charming manager, and he truly caters to the locals. We do love Ric!

THE BUZZZ ON TV……Catch Those fab BUZZZ Babes every Tues. at 4pm at beautiful locations…..On Feb. 21, they will host the show at The Galleon on Front St…Taping is at 4 pm and all are invited. Catch it every Sat. & Sun. at 6:30 pm & Mon. at 7 pm on WEYW, Ch 87 and AT&TU-Verse Ch. 19….The Babes are Pamela Childs and Rhonda Florence!!!! For taping locations & dates go to The BUZZZ In the Keys on Facebook or call 295-6629.

SUPPORT DIABETES RESEARCH….THRU MARCH… Shop at Walgreens….they will be selling scannables at the register in the amounts of $1, $5, and $10. All proceeds support the Diabetes Research Institute. If you purchase a scannable each time you shop it will be added to a special wall in the store, encouraging others to join in the effort.

SASSY RUNNING THE BOSTON MARATHON IN APRIL…..Sassy Tuttle, he of the fab Cosmos at Lateda…..is training for the 2012 Boston Marathon for April 16. He has joined Team in Training a fund-raising program for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, a charity that has a special place in his heart. To support Sassy in this great cause, Sassy will be collecting donations in any amount….you can go to http://pages.teamintraining.org/ma/boston12/sassyruns and donate easily online. He is accepting prayers and well-wishes so that he will make it across the finish line in one piece!

KEY WEST SINGING TELEGRAMS….Have a special occasion and you want something unique sent to that special someone? Birthday… Anniversary… Divorce… Promotion… bachelor/bachelorette… Milestone… or just for fun… Surprise & delight your family, or friend with a Singing Telegram! Choose from Queen Elizabeth, Charlie Chaplin, Voo-DooWanda…The Dude… Dominatrix…The Mail Lady… or Buxom Betty! Call Connie at 305-294-6813 for details and availability…..Rates start at only $75. By the way, I was recently at a fabulous party where Connie performed as Queen Elizabeth, and she was Fabulous! Everyone loved it! For something to make your party extra special Call CONNIE HURST!!!!!

JAZZ JAM AT THE GREEN PARROT….EVERY SUNDAY……This Jazz Jam will be from 1 to 4:30 pm, every Sunday during the season…..Musicians are Richard Crooks, Mike Emerson, and Tim McAlpine. You are asked to join in the jamming!

PRAYER CHAIN……Please continue to keep the following in your thoughts and prayers….Larry Harvey….. Karla Domski….Merle Hohman…..Nancy Stevens and Family….the family of Robert Zadkovich…..Lois Kline…Alan Ferguson….Ed Block……Des Paden… Walter Lepperd….Pat West…Perry Jones…John C…..Will Stephens…..Rob O’Neal….….Dan Cocco…… Lee Garrison…..Sharon Gillis….Marion DePiero…Mary Anne McGiven…..Brent Ramer….Richard Crooks…Carol Schenk….Stephen Elliott….Claire Carroll…. Jennifer O’Lear…Sally Lewis….Patrick Richards……two very dear special friends who choose to remain anonymous….Remember… Prayer changes things!!!! Let me know if anyone should be added to this list…a family member or a friend going through tough times…or for any reason for that matter….Sometimes we pray for thanksgiving for favors granted….. We really are all in this thing called ‘Life” together.

AT AQUA NIGHTCLUB THIS WEEK….. Dueling Bartenders is every Monday and it packs em in! Starts at 5:30 pm, and the Dueling Singers are Randy Thompson and either Gassy Winds or Goddess….in full drag! They are all super vocalists!!!! On Tuesdays it’s Aqua Idol at 6:30 PM!!! The dynamite Aquanettes perform at 9 every night and an extra 11 pm show on Fri. & Sat. You do not want to miss the super entertainment at Aqua Lounge!!!!!!

FREE COMPUTER CLASSES….SIGN UP NOW…..The KW Library at 700 Fleming St. will offer free computer classes beginning in April. Starting Saturday, you can sign up for these classes. There will be classes on Thurs. from 9:45 to 11 am April 12, 19 & 26, and will cover word processing…how to create, edit & format a document. There will be Saturday classes, from 10 to 11 am on April 14, 21, & 28 for people new to computers. Call 292-3595 to sign up.

LATIN DANCE PARTY AT BOTTLECAP…EVERY FRIDAY….with DJay, JC…Latin Music…9 PM….DJ Music starts at 10 PM! 1128 Simonton St.

$25 BIRTHDAY BAR TAB AT THE BOTTLECAP GROOVE LOUNGE………. If you are at the BottleCap at 1128 Simonton St. on the exact day of your birthday, just show them a valid ID and receive a $25 bar tab and party favors too! (See your bartender for any restrictions.) Tell all your friends about this new great deal in town. Thanks again to Carolyn and Carmello!!!

Love to YOU…and Remember…You should never be too busy to say Please and Thank You!

Lynda