DO THE RIGHT THING NOW!!! YOU WILL THANK YOURSELF LATER!!!
Thursday, April 2, 2020
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2020
DEAR READERS…..Tonight, 3/25/20 would have been the Grand Finale for The Waterfront Playhouse Aqua Idol! Trust me… it would have been SUPER FABULOUS….. the talk of the town! Instead…. we are ALL sequestered in our homes, waiting anxiously, every day, to hear more news about the events taking place all around us, and all over the world…. and it is overwhelming! The most important thing is that we are all safely social distancing and realize how VERY important it is for us to do the RIGHT thing during this fragile time in our lives. The weather has been glorious … but all tourists have been sent home….. we Locals have the town to ourselves… but we have nowhere to go…. our social lives revolve around going to the grocery stores and to pick up our dinner at a Restaurant in town. We have been washing our hands constantly and yet we are still concerned that something ominous will happen…. that the Island breezes will mysteriously bring the virus into our closed homes … and somehow…we will ‘get it!’….. I am receiving some hilarious videos from people who are doing their part in helping us laugh during this time of no laughing matter. They do break the tensions that we are living with daily…. so keep these hilarious things coming…. and as hilarious as they are, there is a lot of underlying truth in them. The most bizarre thing is the Toilet Paper Hoarding… an epidemic in itself…. The quietness in town is deafening! I open the doors and there is absolutely not a peep wafting from Duval St. I pray for our serving staff and our wonderful entertainers….. for all the places that have closed for a long while. It is one day at a time, my friends….. we are all in this together… we are being tested….. and as challenging as all this is…. I do believe that there will be a light at the end of the tunnel… a pot at the end of the rainbow…. and that we will all be stronger and better people because of this in the long run. Is that being Pollyanna? Is it unrealistic to feel this way? Maybe…. but I am trying to be optimistic and hopeful…. and I hope you are too!
MARCH 25 THRU MARCH 31 ETC….. 2020, IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!
“AQUA IDOL”WEDNESDAY….. MARCH 25TH…..
HAPPY MARCH 25 BIRTHDAY TO….HY CONRAD …. DOUGLAS STRIPP … JEANETTE PARTILLA…. ALICE KELLEY….. (Please remember Rose Frechette and Fran Verral…. and Harry Ruchman.)
****AQUA IDOL POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…Believe it or not, I am still collecting items for the Prize Package…. I KNOW there will be a Finale …. somehow, someway… IT WILL HAPPEN… I am formulating a couple of plans and coming up with possibilities. Our remaining 8 vocalists have been so outstanding and so conscientious… each week they knocked it out of the park with their fantastic performances…. In fact they all did…. even those who were eliminated during the run. I do NOT want you to forget these great singers…. who gave of their time and talent to help raise $$$$ for the Waterfront Playhouse…….They are…..
STEPHANIE WISE…. BOB WOOD…. JON HERNANDEZ…. BRIA ANSARA…. GAYLA MORGAN…. TREY FORSYTH….. SARAH DORRANCE … AND… CHARLII CLARK! These are some of the most wonderful and talented individuals and nicest people I have EVER known… and that also includes those who started the event with us, way back ON JAN. 22…. including…. LUKE …. ZACH… MOUKA…. CALEN … MIKE …..RICHARD ….PERKY SARAH…. HERB…AND VERA!!!! When a decision is made on how the Finale will be handled, I will be letting you know…so sit tight, hang in there…. and be ready when I make an announcement about it!!!
THE IDOL PRIZE PACKAGE…..I want to thank everyone out there who has continue to contribute to the Prize Package…. you are all so kind and generous. Even though we have postponed the Event until further notice, all those prizes WILL be used eventually when we have our Finale. The show WILL go on, somehow, someway… just not right now!!!! For those who have promised items, please let me know as we are still picking up.
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BEFORE ALL HELL BROKE LOOSE IN OUR UNIVERSE…. This blog was overflowing with zillions of things happening every single day, morning, noon and night…. You will see that this is no longer the case. We have very few places to go…. and because we are home bound, our books, TV, computer, cell phone, and yards are our safe havens….. I will try to let everyone know what I hear…. and if you know of anything that we should know, please inform me.
KEY WEST DINING SPECIALS!!!! ALL BARS & RESTAURANTS WILL BE CLOSED… and ONLY OPEN FOR TAKE OUT ORDERS! And most every event in town has also been cancelled.
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THE FOLLOWING RESTAURANTS ARE OPEN FOR TAKE OUT OR DELIVERY….
Ana’s Cuban Cafe…Antonia’s…Azur…Bad Boy Burito …Benihana…Better Than Sex … Bien …Big John’s Pizza… BO’s Fishwagon… Blue Heaven…. Boondock’s ….The Breakfast Club…The Cafe… Cafe Sole … Camilles… Caroline’s… Charlie Mac’s…Conch Republic Seafood…..Conch Shack … Courthouse Deli …Cuban Coffee Queen … Dantes… Deluna’s …Denny’s… The Dirty Pig … DJ’s Clam Shack … Dolphin Deli …Domino’s Pizza … Duetto Pizza….Duffy’s……Dunkin Donuts …. El Siboney (both)…. El Meson de Peppe…. Fernandy’s Cafe … Firefly ….Fisherman’s Cafe ….. Five Guys … Flaming Buoy … Frita’s….Garbo’s Grill …Glazed Donuts …Goldman’s Deli …. Grain & Berry … Half Shell Raw Bar … Hard Rock …. Harpoon Harry’s…. Havana Cabana Food Truck …. Hot Tin Roof….. I Hop …Kennedy Cafe ….Key Plaza Creperie … Kim’s Kuban … La Creppier …La Grignote… La Michoacana…. La Trattoria (both)…. Lobster Shack ….Lola’s Bistro …. Lucy’s Retired …. Mangia Mangia …. Mangrove Mama’s ….Margaritaville …Mary Ellen’s….Matt’s Stock Island…..Misohappy…. Moondog Cafe ….Miami Subs….Mr. Z’s …. NY Pasta Garden ….Ocean Grill…. Off the Hook…. Old Town Bakery … Old Town Tavern …. The Original Sandy’s…Outback…. Paradise Restaurant … Pepes …. Prime ….Red Shoe Grill …. Salsa Loca…. Sarabeth’s…..Seven Fish …. Shanna Key ….Sister Noodle House… Smoked BBQ…. Smoothie Shuttle….. Sonic Burger ….Southernmost Beach Cafe …. Square Grouper ….. Subway …. Sunset Pier…… Taco Express … Tavern n Town…. Thai Island….. Thirsty Mermaid…. Tong’s Garden Chinese …Two Friends Patio … Vino’s….. Uva… VIVA SALOON …. VIV Wine Bistro …. Waterfront Brewery… Wendy’s….
I just got word from Carl McMackin that there is a new place for Fresh Seafood…cash only….Located temporarily between Hog Fish Bar and the Old Fishbuzters under a red roof shelter on Stock Island….Call 305-304-8677 …owner, Ryan Shapiro.
I KNOW THERE ARE OTHERS INVOLVED….. PLEASE CALL THEM TO CHECK BEFORE STOPPING BY! Thanks to ALL these places who are Open to help us out during this time….. They need your HELP NOW! Please order and give them the business they sorely need during this challenging time!!! Try out all the restaurants you have always wanted to go to and somehow missed! Now is your chance! Support our local restaurants, owners and wait staff .
TROPICAL FOREST & BOTANICAL GARDEN IS OPEN FOR NOW…. Unless there has been a recent change of plans, I got word that this haven on Stock Island will be open FREE to anyone who wants to stroll through the gardens and enjoy some peace and serenity…. (Of course… right now, we actually have that on Duval Street!) Take a good book and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere while adhering to social distancing there. open 10 am to 4 pm…..
WOMANKIND WILL REMAIN OPEN ONLY…. For services deemed ‘essential’….for info go to www.womankindkeywest.com.
BARBERSHOP CHORUS….Joe Tripp, Key West’s fave police officer and Aqua Idol Star, has started his Barbershop Singing Group… If you would like to help out financially, he is looking to find investors ….needs $$$ for music, shirts and uniforms, rehearsal space, and eventually memberships in an organization. If you have ideas, suggestions or can help…or know someone that can help Joe, please contact him at 813-477-3045 or email him at Joelepro1@gmail.com. You can send checks to Joe Tripp at PO Box 2374, Key West, FL 33040. If you are interested in participating in the Chorus, contact Joe also.
NOTE THAT ALL SHOWS ARE CANCELLED OR POSTPONED AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE… THE RED BARN …. TENNESSEE WILLIAMS THEATRE….THE FRINGE…. KEY WEST THEATER….. THE STUDIOS…..EVERYWHERE!!!!! ALL DRESSED UP AND NOWHERE TO GO!!!!!
ALSO CANCELLED or POSTPONED……KW Artisan Markt at Higgs Beach ….The Animal Farm ….Mote’s Ocean Fest….Bahama Village 20th anniv. Music Program …. Migration Mania …. Conch Republic Independence Celebration ….Tree Giveaway in April ….CSpeaker Series at Botanic Gardens…. Taste of Key West ….. Viper Owners Assoc. Car Show…..Dance Classes at Coffee Mill….
SWING DANCE CLASSES WITH LUCY!!!..CLASSES TEMPORARILY POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE… .
AWESOME FOUNDATION KEY WEST!!! Friend Michael Shields asked that I mention this Foundation that he is heavily involved in. Globally, there are 90 chapters…there are 50 in the USA, with 5 in Florida, including Key West. Over $4.4 million granted since 2009. The mission of the group is to bring more awesomeness to our town, and spreading it by awarding $1,000 grants with no strings attached to the most awesome idea, project, proposal, or plan that is presented to the Group of Trustees, who each plop down from their own pockets the money to fund the Grant. Sounds totally AWESOME to me!!! Check it out online at www.awesomefoundationkeywest.org. These awards have been given since Oct. To date, over 60 applicants have been received. As coordinator of this group, Michael Shields is serving as the Dean.
THIS IS A REVIEW I WROTE ABOUT THIS SPOT… WANT TO KEEP IT IN … THEY ARE DOING TAKE OUT FOOD AND ALL IS DELISH!!!!! ***VIVA SALOON NEW FOOD CONCEPT…..We attended a Grand Re- Opening of this Key West spot on Sunday, and there was a large and enthusiastic crowd enjoying the great atmosphere, the entertainment and the delicious food!!!! Congratulations to the dashing ALFREDO GIMENEZ and his partner Gaston… for reinventing VIVA’S Saloon as an Argentinian Restaurant specializing in delicious Steaks and other mouth-watering delectable Argentinian fare. ALL food and wine is imported from Argentina!!! Everything we sampled was absolutely yummy! We saw lots of people we knew who were having a grand time and heading for the buffet table as soon as more overflowing platters of food were brought out and served. Address is 903 Duval St. at the corner of Olivia St. Phone is 305-440-4593. I must add that Alfredo was warm, gracious, handsome and friendly beyond words…… he made us feel special, and I watched him work the crowd and he was that way with everyone….. and that is a rare and lovely thing! The restaurant is open each day from 11 am to 2 am… entertainment daily…. There is a very LARGE outdoor space and also a large indoor space…. The tables are well-spaced … great for forced social distancing…. This is a cuisine to please everyone! Give it a try!
COMEDY AT BOTTLECAP.. ON HIATUS TILL FURTHER NOTICE…..
THE GARDENS HOTEL…. ON HIATUS for NOW!!!
SCHOONER WHARF…. NOT OPERATING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
GREEN PARROT…. TEMPORARILY CLOSED….
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO….CLOSED FOR NOW….
SMOKIN TUNA…. GONE FISHING!
LATEDA…. CLOSED FOR A WHILE!
LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB,…. TIME TO TAKE A BREAK AND WILL REOPEN WHEN THE DUST SETTLES….
TROPIC CINEMA MEMBER …CLOSED FOR A WHILE….
KEYS ORTHOPEDICS OFFERS FREE SEMINARS…..6 pm at the Double Tree Resort Grand Key, Resort, KW at 3990 S. Roosevelt Blvd…. Educational Seminars on Maintaining healthy joints. Join Dr. Christopher Bensen and Meghan Hall, PA-C for a discussion about how to care for your shoulders, hips and knees and what options are available to treat joint pain. Other Seminars will be held on May 20, July 22, and Sept. 23.
NEW BOOKS BY MY READERS ANNOUNCED…
AUTHOR GEORGE FONTANA….George has a new book out, “Where in the World: Notes from the Tour Zone” … available in paperback with photos & commentary by George’s unique perspective…you will be taking a world cruise with George! Now at http://www.amazon.com/Where-World-Notes-Tour-Zone/dp1951150112. Enjoy the tour!!!
BOOKS & BOOKS OFFERS FREE HOME DELIVERY….Those home bound or practicing social distancing and all else, can go to www.shop.booksandbooks.com or call 305-320-0208 and order a book. Order by noon and delivery will be done by 4 pm that day. Mon-Fri only. No better to enjoy a self quarantine better than with a good book!
LUANN GROSSCUP ANNOUNCES NEW BOOK!!!.. ‘FLIGHT: An American Pilot’s Story of Adventure, Descent, and Redemption’, by local author and friend, Luann Grosscup and Capt. Neil Hansen has been released!!! It is one man’s aviation story (Neil Hansen), within the context of CIA covert operations in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. Presently, the book is available at www.amazon.com, in either soft cover or kindle.
Go to: https://www.amazon.com/Flight-Neil-GrahamHansen/dp/1940773814/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=FLIGHT+Hansen+paperback&gid=1552398027&s=gateway&sr=8-1.
BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY LISTS….If you would like to be included in the Birthday and Anniversary Lists that I send out every month, please let me know your month and day by sending that info to me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net. There are special perks to being on the lists!!!! One of the perks is having your name in KONK Life on the day of your Birth
PRAYER CHAIN…..Please continue to remember the following in your thoughts and prayers….. Prayers for all of us in the Keys who are facing this pandemic coronavirus… it is a serious thing… Give us the strength to practice social distancing, to be relaxed under pressure, and to err on the side of caution……. let us all stay healthy and sensible and supportive of one another……Pray for.. .the family and friends of George Murphy….. Kate Miano …..Javier Lopez …..Diana Davis …. the family & friends of Terry Wetmore, who recently passed away……Michael Amin ….Nidia Borders……Pam Vereb and family on the recent loss of her dear Mother….Fiona Molloy…. The family of Gail Lima who recently lost her beloved mother, Nancy……Bucky Montgomery. …John Baird. ….Michael Thomas ……..Sophie Phillips ….Barbara Brant….. Jim Hall ……..Sissy McDonald….. Chuck Selph…. Larry Selph…..Genevieve Isaksen ….Kathy Elias …Ann Marie Adriani… …..John Behmke …..Sandy Abookire ….Jerry Galeana ….RE Frechette . ….. Donna Barnett….….Sharron Mondo… Maggie Domski …….Len Stevens .…. Rick Elias ….Joe McMurray …George Kling …..Mary Larkin …..Mike Stallard and wife, Kelly …Robin Deck …Paul Cotton….. Carl McMackin …… Nancy Williams …Christy Nelson… Virgil Williams .. ….. Fred and Judi Stevens …Fred Lima …Maryann Barth…..Kathy Stevens …..Georgia ….Dena Badgerow…..…Bella Rettenwander ……Diane Covan ….Guy de Boer….….Dawn de Boer …. Pat West … …Joe Dallas Sr … Jan Cernan ….Donna Stanton … Charlie Allen …Lee Garrison … Lou Ann Cymont … Cheryl Walchli … Terri White …John Padget …..Eric Nelson …….Gary Rivenson …Donna Stabile ….Todd Reifschneider … …Pat Waller …..Millie Chawlew …Brian Belanger ……. Lee Knight … Jeffrey Grosky …..…Frank Gren … …Sherrey Welch …Marta White …. Maggie Domski ….… Peter Deksmith …Bill Lodermeir …Betty & Jack Darst……Richard and Betty Carraway ……Lottie Domski …. Anne McKee …..Teresa Lawson ……. Tony Martinez … Star Husky… Ron Maranian …Marec Yooree ……. Pamella C. Bocdow. …Dee Dee Duecker … Karla Muir … Vincent Gregory …Tony Freese… Jennifer O’Lear … Kent Gater….Margaret Taylor … Roland Ryper …Patrick Richards. Remember, there are many reasons that we pray…not just because people are ill…. I do believe that when we all send prayers and good vibes to those in need, those prayers mystically meet and surround those being prayed for. Sometimes we pray for miracles and the impossible….sometimes we pray to just cope with the results of what happens to those we are praying for. Sometimes we pray for strength to go on and to accept…sometimes we pray for thanksgiving. We are in this thing called ‘Life’ together….and we all have power within us to help our fellow man. Bless you for remembering our loved ones….Prayer changes things! Let me know if you know of anyone who should be added to this list.
BOB FRECHETTE=FABULOUS REALTOR IN TOWN!!!!…..Need a realtor in town? My husband BOB FRECHETTE IS YOUR MAN!!!! He has been with the marvelous Compass Realty ( NOW Keller-Williams Compass) for 20+ years …Give him a call at 305-304-2584! Email him at rfrechette@bellsouth.net. He is the BEST! I promise!!!! Honest, Loyal, Fair, and Adorable too!!! He will have ONLY your best interests at heart.
TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN NEEDS VOLUNTEER MENTORS….mentors needed to work with dedicated students….If interested call Karla Quintana at 305-293-1546 or email her at karla.quintana@keysschools.com.
ARTISTS WANTED FOR MALLORY SQUARE….Sunset Celebrations is seeking more artists to participate at this iconic event. For info, email jury@sunsetcelebration. NOTE THAT MALLORY SQUARE IS CLOSED FOR THE LONG HAUL…. STAY TUNED!!!
LOWER KEYS MEDICAL CENTER NEEDS VOLUNTEERS….There are opportunities available for volunteers… at reception desk, as a greeter, an escort, etc….Call 305-294-5531 for information extension 4771 or email Tami.Harmon@LKMC.com.
MYSTERY FEST IS CANCELLED THIS SEASON……
A PUN or LEXOPHILE FOR YOU…..
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THURSDAY
HAPPY MARCH 26…. BIRTHDAY TO….EMILY MALTZ ….JANA KREJCIROVA ….CAMERON MURRAY … KEVIN MELLONCAMP ….
JUDY PINGSTON …. KENNY CHESNEY …. GLENDA ROWLEY ….. (Please remember Tennessee Willams.)…. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ….. BONNIE PICEU AND PAUL DIETZ ……
BILL MELCHIOR AT AMERICAN LEGION CANCELLED…… Bill has cancelled his gig at The Legion until further notice…..
(Bill will perform, in the future….. from 7 to 10 pm at the American Legion on Stock Island….. He is terrific!!!… a former Aqua Idol winner and rightly so! Smooth as silk…)
TRUMAN WATERFRONT MARKET…CANCELLED FOR NOW…….
(10 am to 2 pm… Lots of vendors, food, baked goods, pickles by the Pickle Barons, flowers, etc. Free to attend….)
TAVERN N TOWN…ON HIATUS TILL FURTHER NOTICE….. (MARCH 26.. Carmen Rodriguez and Bobby Nesbitt will entertain from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge.)
AT BO’S FISHWAGON, MARCH 26….ON HIATUS FOR NOW…..OPEN FOR TAKE OUT!!!!
(The Southernmost Magnolia perform every Thurs from 6 to 9 pm….at Caroline & William Sts….Classic country music, Cajun, and bluegrass music with Maggie Moniz, Steve Gibson, Chuck Sherman, Kit Farovoy… unique sounds you will love!!!Guaranteed to make you have a darn good time!!!!)
THE GARDENS HOTEL, MARCH 26…..GARDENS TAKING A BREAK FOR AWHILE….
(JIMMY OLSON will return when the ban is lifted…. is at the piano at 5 to 7 pm…)
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., MARCH 26..ON HIATUS….. OPEN FOR TAKE OUT SERVICE…..
BEREAVEMENT MEETING EVERY THURS. MARCH 19.26….If you have lost someone dear and are having a difficult time with it all…there is help available. Meeting at 7:15 pm every Thursday at the Klaus Murphy Center at St. Mary Parish on Truman Ave. All welcome. You are not alone. (CALL TO SEE IF THIS IS ON HIATUS FOR A WHILE.)DROP IN PAINTING CLASSES… MARCH 26..Renown artist, Jim Salem will take a break teaching this class at Sugarloaf Lodge Tiki Bar…. 9:30 am …MM17.. 1/2 hour demo and then a painting session until 12:30 pm. Stay tuned….. Stay home…..
THANKFUL ON THURSDAY… I am grateful for all my Aqua Idol Participants who gave of their time and talent for the Waterfront Playhouse… and for all those who attended every week to support this event! I am so thankful for all my readers and those who have been so kind to me through the years. I want to give special thanks to the following who have touched my life very specially in the last two weeks……Scott Burau…..Eric Teves ….. John Agnes …. David Dunn…… Gail Rose and Rodney Kerridge …. Donna Stabile…. MaryEllen Beattie…..Juan Pisani…. Alfredo Gimenez….. Val Marmillion…. Mandy Miles…. Phil Buscher at The Raw Bar…. Donna Barnett …Erin McKenna …Neal Ruchman …Daniel Ayers… Carol Tedesco … Dave Bootle … Reef Perkins … Rebecca Tomlinson….. Joanna Brady … Jed Dodds… Jerry Galeana … Coco Vivien…. Lynn Kaufelt… Destiny Montgomery … Joe Tripp ….Drew Wenzel…Lucy Carleton …Marilyn Kellner….Libby York… Ellen Steininger … Helen & Ben Harrison ….Maria Wevers ….. Howard & Cyndy Livingston …. Kristin LoGerfo & Peter Glicklich …..Gina Karr …… Lance Harvey … Morgan Sykes….. Jimmy Olson … Shirrel Rhoades ….Sherry Lohr … Charlie Waite ….Christine Gorham …. David Black ….Bert Whitt & Dennis Beaver ….Alison Teal …. Tom Luna ….. Edie and Julia ….. Amy Bondurant…. Karen Beauprie… Jim Speake… The Margils…. Maria Sharpe … Dan Metzler … Dan Cocco & Jim Salem … Neil Chamberlain … Leda Andrews …Carolyn Sullivan … Wayne Larue Smith … Kenny Weschler …Michael Prococcini…. Christine Cordone … Robert Spottswood ….The Tropic Cinema… Ed Swift …David Sloan…. Ghost Tours ….. Christopher Elwell and the Elwell Family……Bonnie Piceu… George Fernandez …….Chris Shultz ….Kelly Norman….. Gayla Morgan …Kate Regan & Ken Silverman … Stuart & Susan Kaufman ……Jim Salini…..Penny Leto…Philip Amsterdam …Carol Tedesco …Kate Miano …..Rita Linder & Perry Arnold …. Tom Thayer … Barbara Vernovage .. ….Michael Gieda……. Bruce Moore…… Matthew Helmerich …. Emily Maltz …. Melissa Lang …. Fiona Molloy …. Bunnie Smith…Gary Symons … Nancy Seidel …. Daniel Genica. …..Rusty Hodgdon ……Karri Dailey …. Bill Melchior… Al Romano … Janette Stone …Dustan Carpenter and John Nutting ….. Mayor Terri Johnston ……….Kim Gordon … Bobby Nesbitt .. Denis Hyland… …..Marty & Helene Greenberg.. ….. Kristen & Jim Ryan ….. Jeffrey Grosky ….. Susan Guadagno .. …..David Talpasz …….Teresa Long …. Harpoon Harry’s….. Kevin Melloncamp & Scott Mason … …..Maribell & Johnny Maschal …..Terry Howery & wife, Annette ……and last but NEVER least,…Bob…… always Bob!!!!
COMEDY KEY WEST, MARCH …COMEDY WILL RESUME WHEN ALL IS RIGHT WITH THE WORLD…….( Every Thursday & Friday.. …… Doors open at 7:30 pm….Showtime is at 8 with local comics…WE NEED TO LAUGH AND CANNOT WAIT UNTIL THE BOTTLECAP RE OPENS THIS GREAT SPOT!!!! Go to www.comedykeywest.com. Locals get a great discount..
SCHOONER WHARF… TIME FOR REFLECTION….. THE SCHOONER WILL REOPEN….IN TIME.
INVITATION FOR WOMEN GOLFERS EVERY THURSDAY…18 holes..TIME TO STAY HOME AND WAIT UNTIL GOLF STARTS UP AGAIN!!!! (Ladies Golf assoc. All skill welcome. every Thurs at KW Golf Course on Stock Island… You can join any time…season ends on April 30, 2020. Call Audrey at 312-590)
**WOMEN OF INTEGRITY & MEN OF VALOR EVENT, MARCH 26….POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!!!!! CONGRATS TO ALL HONOREES!!!!!
STRING MUSICIANS SOUGHT…. The KW Community String Orchestra is seeking those who play violin, cello, viola, etc. at all levels of experience. For info contact Lynn-Marie at lynnmariekw@gmail.com.
SOME GREAT HAPPY HOURS WHEN THINGS ARE HAPPIER AGAIN….…..1) Alonzo’s…4-6:30… Half price apps and drinks… 2) Ram’s Head South (formerly Blue Macaw)… 4-7 pm… $3 drinks including well, beer and wine…and half price apps that are delicious!!!!…. 3) Boathouse 4-6 pm half price on all drinks and apps one side of menu…4) The Grand Café, 5-7:00 pm…1/2 price wine, cocktails and beer and half priced appetizers… 5) The Saint…. 4:17-7:14 pm… half price drinks and special priced small plates 6) Little Room Jazz Club…. Reduced prices on food and drinks…. Plus sit around the piano bar at 5:30 pm….. 7) The Raw Bar….4:30-6:30….
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FRIDAY….
HAPPY MARCH 27 BIRTHDAY TO….RAY BAKER …. DEBORAH GOLDMAN …. MARTHA HOOTEN HATTINGH ….STEPHANIE SANDER …. CORINA BORDERS…. ROGER NELSON…..HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ….. EMILY MALTZ AND JEAN MICHEL ARTIGAUD!!!
JERRY DOWNS PERFORMS EVERY FRIDAY….ON HIATUS…..(
Jerry Downs, former Aqua Idol for the Waterfront Playhouse, will be performing on the historic US Coast Guard Ingham…. at the Truman Waterfront… at sunset…6:30-8 pm. … JUST NOT RIGHT NOW…..Seating and drinks available…. small cover charge as donation to the Ingham.)
TIX ON SALE FOR ‘THE PICKPOCKET’S DAUGHTER’….RUCHMAN HAS POSTPONED THIS PLAY AT THE STUDIOS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE……( STAY TUNED…….This is the sure-to-be-HIT play by Neal Ruchman to be seen Thurs. -Sat. May 14,15, & 16 and May 21,22, & 23…. 8 pm at The Studios. This exciting play will be directed by Murphy Davis…stars Jeremy Zoma, Jessica Miano-Kruel, David Black, Mathias Maloff, Caroline Taylor, Don Bearden and more….Get info and tickets at www.tskw.org or call 305-296-0458.)
LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB.. 821 Duval St…TAKING A BREAK FOR NOW…. WILL RE OPEN WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT!!!
(Larry Smith at the piano for Happy Hour, 5:30-7:30 pm….Ericson Holt…. entertains from 8 to 11 pm… )
SALSA DANCE LESSONS WITH LUCY & FRIENDS…. ON HIATUS
(WILL RESUME Every Friday BUT NOT FOR A WHILE…..7-9 lessons & dancing…. Wed. at 7 pm lessons…. ALL levels… Lucy Carleton loves newbies! $10….Drop in class…no partners needed!! )
CHUCK FOX AT AMERICAN LEGION…. CANCELLED FOR THE DURATION OF THE SEASON……
GREEN PARROT….. ON HIATUS…..
( Jazz will eventually resume……a Jazz in the afternoon on Sunday with Mike Emerson and Co.!!!)
**GARDENS HOTEL… WE ALL ASSUME THE GARDENS WILL RESUME!!!!!
(It’s Michael Robinson at the piano from 5 to 7 pm. If you want a good seat get there early!!! Eric Haley is often there with his great vocals!!! People pay big bucks to see talent like this…. Michael puts on a mini Carnegie Hall Concert every week! Amazing!)
COMEDY KEY WEST….. TAKING A BREAK…. BUT THE LAUGHTER WILL BEGIN AGAIN…. RIGHT NOW… NO LAUGHING MATTER!!!!! ( Doors open at 7:30 pm…. Local comics perform at 8 pm…Headliner at 8:30…ALL hilarious!!!! Go to www.comedykeywest.com for tix and info…locals get a nice discount. At the BottleCap at 1128 Simonton St. )
WALKING TOURS,… TOURS ARE NOW ON HOLD FOR A WHILE…… (WILL begin again Every Friday and Saturday, when the coast is clear!!!!…… This tour features former homes and fave haunts of well known KW writers. Tours start at 4:30 pm on Fri. and 10 am on sat. Meet at KW Library, 700 Fleming St……and finish on Greene St… Reservations…call 305-293-9291…Guides are the very handsome Scott Burau and the adorable Sarah Goodwin. )
LATEDA…. ON A BREAK TILL FURTHER NOTICE…… (3 Sum in the Lounge at 8:30 pm…)
SCHOONER WHARF….BREAK TIME……. Michael McCloud, noon to 5 pm…
SMOKIN TUNA SALOON…. TAKING TIME OFF FOR AWHILE…….
TAVERN N TOWN …..WILL BEGIN WHEN APPROPRIATE…OPEN FOR TAKE OUT!!!!
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO…CLOSED TILL FURTHER NOTICE……. OPEN FOR TAKE OUT!!!!
SPEAKER SERIES AT LIBRARY…. LECTURES ON HIATUS……
FLORIDA KEYS SPCA SPRING SOCIAL, MARCH 20 … THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED UNTIL NOVEMBER 6TH…….. At KW Golf Clubhouse…. 6450 College Rd…. 6:30 pm….
“THE LAST PLANE OUT OF CAMBODIA” PRESENTATION ON APRIL 3 & APRIL 8…NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!!!!!
(Air American Pilot, Capt. Neil Hansen will present his talk on his exciting adventures and misadventures, written about in his and Luann Grosscup’s book, “FLIGHT: An America Pilot’s Story Adventure, Descent & Redemption”….at 6 pm on April 3 at the VFW at 2200 N. Roosevelt Blvd…and on April 8, at 6 pm at the Key West Library at 700 Fleming St. His story will enthrall you. Free and open to the public.)
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SATURDAY…
HAPPY MARCH 28 BIRTHDAY TO …..PAM LOPEZ …. PAM BERNAT …. JEFFREY WOESSNER …. DANIEL WOLPAW…. VINCE VAUGHN….. (Please remember Kathy Melendy.)
****IN TIME…..THE TRUE SIT-AROUND- THE- PIANO –BAR- EXPERIENCE WILL LIVE AGAIN!!!!…ON HIATUS….. FOR NOW!!!!
When we first moved to Key West one of the most fun things we loved was the chance to actually sit at stools around the Piano at the Pier House ….this time at THE LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, at 821 Duval St.!!!! you will have the unique and intimate opportunity to recapture those days of yore….sit around the 7 foot grand piano and be able to place your drink on the piano and be up close and personal with whomever the pianist will be!)
WE DO NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS EVENT RIGHT NOW…… SO I WILL KEEP IT IN……
STOCK ISLAND ART STROLL, APRIL 11 ….11 AM TO 4 PM….The new Stock Island Arts Area encompasses Collections Key West at Safe harbor Marina… the Art Shack at 6404 Front St…..The Shops at The Perry Hotel …including the Green Pineapple at 7001 Shrimp Rd… Stock Yard Studios and Soul House at 5700 4th Ave… The Studios at Stock Island Marina Village…at 7005 Shrimp Rd…and Washed Up Studios at 6475 2nd St. Each spot offers a variety of eclectic shops and working studios with many artists and genres from sculpture to woodworking, mosaics, screen printing, soaps, fabric art…etc. Many shops are within walking distance to one another…some studios will offer drawings for prizes, demonstrations, and food and drink too… FREE to attend and to park. Look for the bright pink Arts District Banners flying…. Get a map at www.ILoveStockIsland.org. The event will also take place on April 11. Mark Calendars. Call Jill at 305-731-5780 for info.
SCHOONER WHARF…. TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR BUSINESS.
***VIVA’S S SALOON…. OPEN FOR TAKE OUT……DELISH FOOD…… OWNER ALFREDO GIMENEZ IS A GEM!!!!!
AT LITTLE ROOM…. CLOSED UNTIL THE DUST SETTLES!!!!
AT THE GARDENS HOTEL…. BOBBY IS PRACTICING AT HOME…. SEE YOU WHEN PEACE ARRIVES…. ( Bobby Green performs from 5 to 7 pm…)
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO…..TIME FOR A PAUSE ….
TAVERN N TOWN. ..The fab Bobby Nesbitt WILL BE BACK … Taking a safe break!!!!!! OPEN FOR TAKE OUT!!!!!
LATEDA…..3 Sum at 8:30 pm.. WILL PERFORM AGAIN!!!! JUST WAIT!!!! LA TE DA… OPEN FOR TAKE OUT!!!!!
THE CHOIR OF MAN ON MARCH 21….ALL EVENTS AT TENNESSEE WILLIAMS CANCELLED OR POSTPONED INDEFINITELY….HOPING THIS EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED.
(AT Tennessee Williams Theatre, at 8 pm….Nine handsome blokes sing, dance, and put on a high energy show….singing pub tunes, Broadway, Classic rock … guaranteed to raise the roof and make you smile from ear to ear. Get tix at www.keystix.com. )EQUALITY FLORIDA EVENT, APRIL 4….Celebrate & raise funds to defend LGBTQ rights in Florida! Annual Gala, 5:30-8 pm at Truman Little White House , 111 Front S. No admission charge…Music by the Broadway Legend -in- her -own -time…. TERRI WHITE….catered food and open bar…. (not sure if this will be happening….)
LITERACY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED…..Call Mary at 305-304-0578 for info.
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SUNDAY….. SO MUCH TIME BUT NO PLACE TO GO….. CHECK BEFORE GOING TO AN EVENT , RESTAURANT, ETC.
HAPPY MARCH 29 BIRTHDAY TO….BRENDA CALLAHAN …JENNIFER STEVENS …. MARC CROW …. LAUREL DENNY … PATTI ROBERTS …. KATHY STEVENS …. RUSSELL MARTIN…. (Please remember Stella Winiarski….. John Wickes….)
CHURCHES GO ONLINE DURING THIS TIME OF SELF ISOLATION…..St. Mary Star of the Sea Basilica will conduct Sat. Mass at 4:30 pm and 5:15 (Spanish)…. and daily Mon-Fri… at 8 am…. at https://stmarykeywest.com/worship-mass-schedule/. There are many other live streaming videos and links available online for other denominations. For spiritual guidance the Parish will be open and people are welcome to come.
VIVA SALOON… OPEN FOR TAKE OUT…903 DUVAL ST.
OLD STONE CHURCH, MARCH 22.. EVENTS HERE ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
*LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB… ON LEAVE FOR A WHILE…….
(Any Mayo entertains from 5:30-7:30 pm… 821 Duval St. Barry Cuda & The Sharks Entertain from 8 to 11 pm…. )
SCHOONER WHARF…. TAKING A PAUSE THAT REFRESHES…….
LATEDA…. CLOSED TILL FURTHER NOTICE……(Tea Dance at 4 pm…. 3 Sum at 8:30 pm in the Lounge. )OPEN FOR TAKE OUT…
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO….. TEMPORARILY ON HIATUS…. OPEN FOR TAKE OUT….
TAVERN N TOWN… CLOSED EXCEPT FOR TAKEOUT!!!!
SMOKIN TUNA SALOON….CLOSED
GREEN PARROT…CLOSED
JAZZ IN THE GARDENS HOTEL….. SHUTTERED FOR A TIME………5:30-8:00 pm….526 Angela St…
LA TRATTORIA OCEANSIDE….ON A BREAK UNTIL ?????? … OPEN FOR TAKE OUT!!!!
(Phil Sampson performs every Sunday thru Thursday from 6 to 9 pm at this great restaurant!!! )
IMPROMPTU CONCERT…. CANCELLED FOR UNTIL NEXT SEASON. (Congrats on a great seasson!!!)
KEYS CHORAL ARTS CONCERT… MARCH 29….CANCELLED…..
‘TALKING TENNESSEE EVENT’ AT THE STUDIOS ON MARCH 29 & 30….EVENT IS CANCELLED THIS SEASON…. IF YOU HAVE TIX, DONATE TO KWAHS or ask for your money back…..7:30 pm at 533 Eaton St….
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MONDAY….. MOST EVENTS CANCELLED OR ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
HAPPY MARCH 30 BIRTHDAY TO… CAROL BURNHAM … BOB BOLEN … DANNY CARTER…..HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO… VINCENT ZITO AND CAMERON MURRAY…..
VIVA SALOON….OPEN FOR TAKE OUT… DELISH!!!!
AT THE GARDENS HOTEL….WILL BE BA-ACK!!!! ( James King III at the piano, 5 to 7 pm.)
GINGERBREAD SQUARE GALLERY, MARCH 23…. gallery WILL BE OPEN….Exhibit will be featuring Rebecca Bennett, Janet Mueller, and John Whitney. There will be NO reception.
DUELING BARTENDERS…….AQUA NIGHTCLUB TEMPORARILY CLOSED …..
(Every Monday at Aqua Nightclub, 5:30-8 pm… Ric Dery hosts and always has a great special singer to sing ‘Duels’ with!!!! 711 Duval St. A KW happening!!)
DRUNK SPELLING BEE .. At Mary Ellen’s on Appelrouth Ln….Wild, wacky and wickedly fun! PLACE IS CLOSED BUT OPEN FOR TAKEOUT!!!!
LITTLE ROOM ….. SEE YOU LATER…. STAY TUNED….…..
LATEDA…. WHEN IT REOPENS, YOU WILL GET TO SEE Ronnie Lovely and James King III at 8:30 pm in the Lounge ONCE MORE!
In the meantime…. OPEN FOR TAKE OUT!!!!
SCHOONER WHARF……..IN TIME WILL BE BACK IN BUSINESS!!!!
(Raven Cooper, noon to 5 pm…. Zack Seemiller 6:45-11:00 pm.)
SMOKIN TUNA SALOON… THERE IS A LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL!!!!
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO…BE PATIENT… WE WILL OPEN AGAIN… open for take out….
TAVERN N TOWN…. ENTERTAINMENT ON HOLD…. TAKE OUT ONLY RIGHT NOW……
****DAVE BOOTLE…”THIS AIN’T BROADWAY” SHOW ON MARCH 23….and MARCH 30… POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE……
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TUESDAY… MOST EVENTS CANCELLED OR POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE……
HAPPY MARCH 31 BIRTHDAY TO …. PEGGY MALLOY MONTGOMERY …. YOLAN FINDLAY ….JEFF EGLESTON…. DONNA STANTON …. (Please remember Barbara Please Hoffman!)….HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. MARY BORRELL AND GENE KNUDSON.
NANCY 3 HOFFMAN….Every Tuesday from 5 to 7 pm,. Nancy is doing an online Cabaret on her Facebook Page…. Pull up a chair, grab a glass of vino as she will bring some cheer to you during this stay-at-home epidemic. For more info call her at 207-939-0301.
***LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB …FOR THE TIME BEING ALL IS ON HOLD….. IN TIME…..GAYLA MORGAN will be back at the piano every Tuesday for Happy Hour, 5:30-7:30 pm…. singing like an angel… 25% off food and wine, beer and booze!. during Happy Hour from 5:30-7:30 pm every day!! Larry Baeder & Friends perform from 8 to 11 pm…. Come one and all to this wonderful jewel of a spot in Key West!!!!! 821 Duval St…..Little Room truly caters to the LOCALS in Key West!!!
TAVERN N TOWN..THIS FAB DUO WILL BE BACK ENTERTAINING WHEN THE TIME COMES, I WILL LET YOU KNOW…..FOR NOW OPEN FOR TAKE OUT……(Carmen Rodriguez and Bobby Nesbitt entertain, 5 to 9 pm in the lounge. )
SCHOONER WHARF…ON A BREAK WHILE THINGS SETTLE DOWN IN THE WORLD….
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO…WILL BE OPEN EVENTUALLY….NOW ONLY OPEN FOR TAKE OUT ORDERS…..
VIRGILIOS … ENTERTAINMENT ON HOLD…. LA TRATTORIA OPEN FOR TAKE OUT….
LATEDA. …. THE PAUSE THAT REFRESHES….. JUST FOR A BIT…. OPEN FOR TAKEOUT…. HAVE YOU EVER HAD THEIR CRAB CAKES?
GREEN PARROT…. TAKING TIME OFF…..
THE GALLEON…. TAKING SOME TIME OFF….WITH THE REST OF THE WORLD. (Marjory Lee performs from 6 to 9 pm…great music and sunsets!!!!
“FRANKIE & JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR de LUNE”…..MARCH 24-APRIL 18…. THE RED BARN HAS ANNOUNCED POSTPONEMENT OR CANCELLATION UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE……
**’THE PICKPOCKET’S DAUGHTER’ AT STUDIOS …POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…..
( …..Playwright, NEAL RUCHMAN, has been working on his new play, ‘THE PICKPOCKET’S DAUGHTER’…..and it will be presented at the Studios on DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED LATER…… so stay tuned!!!! This play relates the corruption and gang warfare of the 30’s in NYC…Based on the life and times of Playwright Ruchman’s mother, ‘ The Pickpocket’s Daughter’ is a first class thriller with loads of laughs! A reading of this play, which will be directed by Murphy Davis, was held in July 0f 2018 and received raves and accolades from everyone there!!!! Neal’s Mother, Harriet Moses…known as Matzy for her love of Matzoh, related the events of this story to Neal….She died before she ever got to write this story, so her son Neal, wrote it for her! You will NOT want to miss THE PICKPOCKET’S DAUGHTER!!!)
VOLUNTEER DOCENTS WANTED… for Old Island Restoration Home Tours….in Feb. and March….Volunteers get free home tour ticket….. Call 305-294-9501 to volunteer.
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AQUA IDOL FOR THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE IS POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND PATIENCE DURING THIS TIME OF SOCIAL DISTANCING AND PERSONAL QUARANTINING! WE HOPE TO RESUME AS SOON AS WE SEE A LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL!!!! WE ARE ALSO EXPLORING LOGICAL WAYS TO FINISH OUR WONDERFUL SEASON!!!!
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LOVE TO YOU, AND REMEMBER….. WHEN THIS IS OVER…. MAY WE NEVER AGAIN TAKE FOR GRANTED…A HANDSHAKE WITH A STRANGER…. FULL SHELVES AT THE STORE…. CONVERSATIONS WITH NEIGHBORS…. A CROWDED THEATER…. FRIDAY NIGHT OUT …. THE TASTE OF COMMUNION…. A ROUTINE CHECKUP …. THE SCHOOL RUSH EACH MORNING…. COFFEE WITH A FRIEND …. THE STADIUM ROARING ….EACH DEEP BREATH … A BORING TUESDAY…. LIFE ITSELF!
Lynda
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PS…..AND HERE’S MORE INFORMATION: SOME INFO WILL OR WILL NOT BE RELEVANT!
KW TROPICAL FOREST CALL FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPLICATIONS: The Tropical Forest is looking for 5 seats to fill on its Board of Directors. Get applications for a 2 year term starting on Jan. 2020. They are specifically looking for a Treasurer/Bookkeeper. If this interests you please send a letter of interest to the KW Botanical Garden Society 5210 College Rd. KW< FL 33040. Or email hr@keywest.garden. Website is www.keywest.garden.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED… The KW Rip-Off Rapid Response team is seeking volunteers for sidewalk protests against businesses that harass passersby. Email keywestrt@gmail.com.
REMAINING SHOWS AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE…….note… everything cancelled or postponed for the duration of the season.
‘PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT’…The Musical!!! ..March 5 thru March 28….(IT IS SPECTACULAR!!!) 5) ‘AMERICAN BUFFALO’…. David Mamet play, April 16 thru May 2…6) ‘BEEHIVE’…the 60’s Musical….May 21-June 6!!!!
PLUS…. Waterfront Playhouse ON THE EDGE SHOWS!!!!
5) ‘TRUNK MATERIAL 2’… and evening of great songs performed by the cast members of ‘PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT’…March 14 only….6) ‘BASH’, April 19 & 20
RED BARN THEATRE SEASON…… Feb. 18-March 14…..NOTE SHOWS CANCELLED FOR THE SEASON……. March 24-April 18….. “Frankie & Johnny at the Clare de Lune”…..a Terrence McNally play directed by Murphy Davis…. Call 305-2969911 or go to www.redbarntheatre.com for ticket ordering, and information.
FOSTER HOMES WANTED….Wesley House Family Services is seeking families in the community interested in providing a home to children in the foster care system. Classes begin Wed., June 12 at 99451 Overseas Hwy. in Key Largo.
WOMAN’S CLUB OFFERS FREE TOURS….Called ‘The Hellings House’…the home of the KW Woman’s Club… has free tours 10 am to 3 pm Tues. thru Sat. each week.
TROPIC CINEMA SEEKS VOLUNTEERS…..For info call John at 305-295-9493 or go to www.tropiccinema.com. Training is provided. ‘Payment’ is free movie passes and popcorn for each shift worked.
KEY WEST TROPICAL FOREST & BOTANIC GARDEN SEEKS BOARD MEMBERS… This non profit is looking for interested Board Members….particularly that of Treasurer … term is two years…..If interested send a letter to Key West Botanical Garden 5210 College Rd., Key West, FL 33040. Or email audrinnakkw@gmail.com.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR REEF RELIEF….For info call 305-294-3100.
NEED A DJ?….Call Jimmy Jamz at 305-923-7401 for great entertainment and music at your function or party!!!
STAR OF THE SEA OUTREACH MISSION NEEDS VOLUNTEERS….To help with the food pantry on Stock Island….This mission serves hundreds of the community’s needy operating Mon-Fri. Call Donna at 305-407-5967 for info.
SHAL SEEKS VOLUNTEERS…Southernmost Homeless Assistance League has begun serving an evening meal each day at the homeless shelter with food from the Soup Kitchen….Volunteers are needed to help. For info call John Miller at 502-876-5092.
TENNESSEE WILLIAMS EXHIBIT:…..513 Truman Ave….This wonderful Museum is now open under the auspices of the Key West Art & Historical Society with founder, Dennis Beaver as its curator. Visitors and Locals are invited to tour this preserved and showcased collection of historic, archival objects that promote the importance of Williams’s legacy and offers the largest collection of his memorabilia and artifacts available to the public. Open daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm…. Admission: Adults $7. … Children under 6 Free…. KWAHS Members: Free… For more info call 305-204-4527.
KW TROPICAL FOREST & BOTANIC GARDEN, NEEDS VOLUNTEERS….To volunteer please call 305-296-1504.
GRACE ON FRANCES STREET….This is a glorious shop at 6oo Frances….a lush newer addition to Key West’s upscale shopping scene…one of a kind items … spectacular jewelry….Japanese ceramics….cashmere from the Himalayas… the softest and finest you ever touched….Gorgeous items from India, Africa, the Orient, and Europe….a worldwide search to find the BEST of Everything’ for your pleasure. It offers luxury to the nth degree….you will feel with all your senses. Please stop by…take your time and savor everything within……open daily, at the corner of Southard! Owned by Wendy Asplundh, she of the exquisite taste… and her great and dedicated staff includes Samantha Rivier, Dorthe Thure, and Jolie Witherow.
LA RUBIA KEY WEST….….Stephanie Hellstrom (THE Blonde!) is the owner of this new delightful shop at 510 Fleming St….next to Assortment….You can purchase hand woven Panama hats, handcrafted wearable accessories, and organic chocolates from Ecuador…. along with handbags, scarves, bamboo wraps, jewelry and more. What a pleasure it is to have some unique and interesting new shops in Key West!!! Congrats to Stephanie. Call 296-6059 for more details!!!
TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN ORG. SEEKS VOLUNTEERS…..This marvelous, award winning scholarship program mentoring group is looking for giving souls to help mentor 50 some qualified students from lower income families ….They cannot be admitted unless a volunteer steps forward. It takes less than an hour each week. Call Chuck Licis, program coordinator at 305-394-7974 or e-mail him at chuck.licis@keysschools.com.
CUSTOM HOUSE & LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUMS ARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS…If you have a few hours to offer as a docent, archives asst., exhibit builder, or event volunteer, please offer your services!
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