IF IT’S WEDNESDAY, IT MUST BE AQUA IDOL!!!
Wednesday, February 5, 2020

FEB. 5 THRU FEB. 11 ETC….. 2020, IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!

“AQUA IDOL WEDNESDAY” (YAYAYAYAY!!!)
HAPPY FEB. 5 BIRTHDAY TO….BRUCE MOORE (Former Aqua Idol Winner!!!) ….MARIA WEVERS…. LESLIE LINSLEY … MO FREEMAN…. GEORGE CHASE, JR……HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ….. JIM ARGOUDELIS & DAN WARD!!!

******AQUA IDOL TODAY, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5, 2020 ….. We are going into Week #3 of  The  WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE AQUA IDOL FUNDRAISER !!!  6:30 – 8:00 pm at Aqua Nightclub, 711 Duval St….. Again….I am personally inviting each of you to come to, arguably, the very best Free- To -Attend- Show ANYWHERE!!!!   The singers did a sensational job presenting their songs and the audience loved every minute!!!  Sadly we had to say goodbye to SAIAN DASHANIMAER, who was eliminated.  He sang great, but the audience did not give him their dollar support!  Saian will be there on Feb. 5 to sing his Swan Song!  Still in the Contest are the following who are giving of their time and talent to help raise needed dollars for our esteemed theater …. They are…..  TREY FORSYTH…JON HERNANDEZ …HERB  MILLER …SARAH PERKINS … BOB WOOD …STEPHANIE WISE …MIKE RIDGEWELL …CHARLII CLARK …GAYLA MORGAN … SARAH DORRANCE … BRIA ANSARA …MOUKA WALLACE … CALEN DAVID TOMASZEWSKI …LUKE FOX …ZACHARY FRANCHINI …RICHARD QUINT… VERA GRIGOROVICH …  Tonight, the Vocalists will be singing songs related to ‘Weather’… they will blow you away!!!!  Laurie is back as the Emcee…Tony Konrath will be back in the Judge’s Booth with Me, and our Celebrity Judge is none other than the fabulous CHRISTOPHER PETERSON!!!!  Hint… historically, getting there at least a half hour before showtime is a good idea.   Mark your calendars…. for these Aqua Idol Nights ….Feb.12,19,26 and March 4,11,18,25!!!!!  One more thing… for all those who tell me they do not come because of the smoke… I make a concerted effort to ask that no one smoke during our evening…. and there are NO ashtrays anywhere at any of the tables.  I really try to help all those who hate smoking.  Please give it a try…..

BIG THANKS TO… Guy de Boer, Mandy Miles and Laura Richardson for the great press you gave Aqua Idol in KONK Life, Key West Weekly, and Florida Weekly.  Thanks to The Citizen for listing us weekly in Around the Keys!!!

***DONATING ONLINE…. Note that you can donate online to your favorite Aqua Idol contestants if you cannot attend.  It is all very simple.  Go to website www.waterfrontplayhouse.org.  Then at the top, hit SUPPORT…then hit DONATE ONLINE… You will see a box that says Waterfront Playhouse…. Click that box and all the names of the participants will pop up.  Click on the name you want to donate to.  Then in the Recognition box, click Waterfront Playhouse.  This way it is a tax deductible donation.   From there on, follow the steps of using your Credit Card and continue to the end.  When finished you will receive an email for tax purposes.  Even if you attend every week as I do, you can donate online.  Big thanks.

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KEY WEST DINING SPECIALS!!!! 
TAVERN N TOWN…. Be seated by 6:30 pm and enjoy all entrees at $19.95.  Daily happy hour drink prices are 2 for 1 till 7 pm…. T n T always caters to the Locals!  Delish food, great music, lovely spot…
SUN SUN AT CASA MARINA…. Has daily Happy Hour from 5 to 7 pm….
HMF SIDECAR at CASA MARINA….open 6 to midnight… Happy Hour from 6 to 8 pm….tapas style menu features lighter fare.
CAFE SOLE…..20% off for Locals from 5-6:30 pm….
PIER HOUSE… offers a 2 course delish menu from 5 to 7 pm…only $24.
THE SHOR…. offers a sunset & waterfront dinner for locals…. $20 entrees, 1/2 off select wines and free entree on you Birthday…ID required.   

*”GLASS”… We attended the closing night of this terrific play at the Waterfront Playhouse!  The audience was enthralled with this marvelous World Premier!  Actors Merry Jo Cortada as Laurette Taylor and Tim Torre as Tennessee Williams did an incredible job!  In the end, the audience rose in unison to give a well-earned Standing O! Rosi and Jeff Ware  were there and said “It was Brilliant, and Amazing” and they loved everything about it… as did Martha Robinson, Louise and Bernie Sledz, and everyone I spoke to after the show.  There was a lovely closing night party at the Rooftop Restaurant.  Congrats to all involved in this endeavor, author, Michael Amin, director, Michael Bush, set designer, Michael Boyer (notice… all Michaels so far!) and also thanks to Wendy Allen and Debra Franciani and stage mgr., Tim Dahm and the rest of the Crew!!!!  Bravo to the Waterfrfont Playhouse on another wonderful presentation!!!!

*”PRIME TIME” AT THE STUDIOS, FEB.5,6,7,8….   Don’t miss this most delightful musical by the fabulous Blake Hunter and Charles Lindberg!!!!  Director is Murphy Davis, musical director, Debra Barsha and Choreographer, Kyla Piscopink.  This show follows a female TV exec in the 70’s who fights to keep her variety show afloat, her star husband with a roving eye in check & temptation at bay.  Starring Maribeth Graham, Jeremy Zoma, Michael Castellano, Erin McKenna, Kristen Michelle, Barry Tarallo, Andrew Hodge and Jacqueline Selesky.  We saw this new musical last year and are looking forward to enjoying once again on Feb. 6!!!!  Get tix NOW at www.TSKW.org!!!!!

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB…FEB.5….On Wednesdays it is the Victoria Horne  Quartet performing!!!  8 to 11 pm….There is a fab Happy Hour from 5:30-7:30 pm every single day… plus great piano bar music… Special 50% off wine and drink prices plus delish food all 50% off!  821 Duval St. …..   

TAP CLASS..ALL LEVELS WELCOME…FEB.5,12,29,26… From 10 am to 11 am at CoffeeMill Annex Dance Studio at 804 White St….Get those tap shoes out of mothballs and shuffle on over for a fun Tap Dance Workout with actress Kristen Michelle who is in town to appear in the musical Prime Time, at the Studios.  Cost is only $20 for the hour. 

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. 

BRAVO TO JIM RICE!!!!  On Monday, Feb. 3, we attended a most wonderful concert at the Red Barn!  Jim Rice, whom we have had the pleasure to know for a long time, as a musical arranger, director and accompanist for many concerts and shows, headed his very OWN  one man show (with Joe Dallas and Daniel Clark accompanying him!) of music and song.  He was fabulous!  From beginning to end he brought us all into his world of how he started in music and he related personal stories around all his perfectly chosen songs.  We always knew he was an impeccable musical arranger and pianist, but who knew he was such a gifted singer!??  Turns out he has a gig in Boston where he sings and plays the piano on a continuing basis…lucky Boston!  Bravo Jim, and I hope that you will come time and again to perform for your ardent fans here in Key West! 

TAVERN N TOWN, Feb.5..Mike Emerson performs from 5- 9 pm in the Lounge.

LAST WEEK TO  SEE “LIFE SUCKS” AT RED BARN Feb. 1-8 THIS WEEK…. Get tix for this delightful comedy at 305-296-9911 or go to www.redbarntheatre.com.  We saw this show last week and loved it!  Great cast and Great fun!  Closes Feb. 8.

AT THE CUSTOM HOUSE.. RUNS THRU FEB. 9….KWAHS celebrates the ‘Literary History of Key West’….an exhibit…runs thru Feb. 9….281 Front St….The exhibit pays tribute to a selection of nearly 40 writers spanning generations and genres.  Authors past and present will be honored…. a must see!!!! 

MARJORY LEE, FEB.5,12,19,26. …From 5 to 8  pm, Marjory is at Ram’s Head South….

LIKE TO DANCE?  SWING DANCE CLASSES WITH LUCY!!!…STARTED JAN. 8 …  Join the dynamic Lucy Carlton for Swing Dance Lessons, every Wednesday…started Jan. 8 at Paradise Health & Fitness Dance Studio., 1706 N. Roosevelt Blvd.  6 week course from 8 to 9 pm.  NO PARTNER NEEDED…..call 305-296-6348.  You can join in any time!!!!

AUDUBON SPEAKER ON FEB. 5….Ken Meyer, exec director of the Avian Research & Conservation Institute, will give a talk called “Birdwatching from Space”… 6:30 pm at the KW Library at 700 Fleming St.  FREE and open to all.

VIP SERIES AT THE COLLEGE OF THE FLA KEYS, FEB. 5….Lecture at 7 pm at Tennessee Williams Theatre… $5 to attend….Dr. Brian Lapointe will lecture on 4 decades of research on the increasing nitrogen pollution is that have contributed to the algae bloom crisis.   

COMEDY AT BOTTLECAP.. FEB.5,12,19,26….MadHouse at 1128  Simonton St… show is at 8:30 pm.  go to www.comedykeywest.com.  

THE GARDENS HOTEL,  FEB. 5…. Nina Newton is  at the piano from 5-7 pm. 

GREEN PARROT…FEB.5…Piper Road Spring Band at 5:30… Ukulele Night at 8 pm….

SCHOONER WHARF, FEB.5,12,19,26… 5 pm, Tony Baltimore entertains… 6:30- 11 pm, Raven Cooper…. 

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., FEB.5… Din Allen performs from 6 to 10 pm….

SMOKIN TUNA,  FEB.5 & 6…. Hey Monea at 5 pm….. Caffeine Carl & the Buzz at 9 pm. 

KARRI  DALEY AT MARGARITAVILLE, FEB. 5&6….This fab singer will entertain at Margaritaville on Duval St. from 8 to 11 pm.

LATEDA, FEB.5….  The fab Spectrelles at 8:30 pm…. in the Lounge!!!!   Randy Roberts performs at 9 pm in the Crystal Room.

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, FEB. 5..Happy Hour from 5:30-7:30 pm…Victoria Horne, Skipper Kripitz, Larry Smith, & Joe Dallas and Co.  at 8 pm….821 Duval St….

CBZ PRESENTS KLEZMER MUSIC, FEB. 5….”Klezmer Music from North to South” will be presented in a concert by Nancy 3 Hoffman and visiting artist, Carl Dimow, of Maine.  7:30 pm at Congregation B’nai Zion.  This is the music of Eastern European Jewry.  Instrumental and vocal numbers from the klezmer genre, sometimes referred to as Jewish Jazz.  Special guest artists will be BillGoldner, Bounce & Karen Grant Margil and John Kreinces….Tix at the door…$15.  For more info go to 305-294-3437.

****’LADY DAY’ AT EMERSON’S GRILL’OPENS AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE, FEB. 12….. runs also on Feb. 13,14, & 15………7 pm …. The time is 1959… The place, a seedy bar in Philly… the audience is about to witness one of Billie Holiday’s last performances , only four months before her death.  More that a dozen musical numbers are interfaced with salty and often humorous reminiscences to project a riveting portrait of the Lady and her Music.  Tracey Conyer Lee IS Billie Holiday in this captivating tale.  Musicians are Geoffrey Lowe and Skipper Kripitz…. Get tix now for this limited run on the Edge Show….at 305-294-5015 or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org.  READ BELOW ON THE CLOSING NIGHT PARTY FOR THIS SHOW!!!!

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO OPENING NIGHT PARTY FOR ‘LADY DAY’ ON FEB. 12…. There WILL be a CLOSING NIGHT PARTY, however, on SATURDAY, FEB. 15….it will be in the Sculpture Garden and will be catered by The SAINT!!!!!  For all those Aqua Idol fans, who do not want to miss our Wednesday Show (with Bobby Nesbitt as judge and Showtunes as Theme) and still want to see “Lady Day”… please try to get to see this show on either Thursday, Feb. 13, Friday, Feb. 14 or Closing Night, Feb. 15… THAT is the day we are planning to see it!!!  If the only day you can see “Lady Day” is on Feb. 12, then so be it… just giving you options if you want to ‘do it all’!!!!

25TH ANNIVERSARY OF ANNE McKEE FINE ART AUCTION, FEB. 12…At the Studios, 533 Eaton St… Doors open at 6:15, auction at 7 pm.  $25 GA and $50 VIP admission.  Get tix at door and at www.mckeefund.org.  Art preview is Feb. 6-12 at the Studios of KW….Free to preview.

FREE PRESENTATION IN BIG PINE KEY, FEB. 12….The National Key Deer Refuge is hosting a Free eve presentation with the Fl Keys Audubon Society.  Director, Mark Hedden will speak: subject is ‘Slightly Unfocused:  Photographing Birds, Houses, People & Wildlife.’  Open at 6 pm at the Nature Center at 30587 Overseas Hwy., Big Pine Key….Program begins at 6:30 pm. 

FRINGE PLAYWRIGHT WORKSHOP, STARTS FEB. 12….Susan Jennifer Polese will  present this workshop….6 sessions over 3 months.  The group will meet Feb. 12, 19, March 18,25, April 8 and 15.    A public reading of the developed works will be on May 2.  Advanced registration is a must…$150 per person.  Contact 305-731-0581 or go online to www.fringetheater.org.

****BOBBY NESBITT & CARMEN RODRIGUEZ ON FEB. 19 AND 21….. This wonderful duo will present a new show…..’Here’s to the First Ladies… A Celebration of Our Fabulous First Ladies’.. spanning 90 years of history, Bobby & Carmen will spotlight this diverse group of women who lived in the White House as First Lady.  Story and song will be like a musical history lesson that will thrill and delight!  Get tix NOW at www.keystix.com.  Note that this show will again be presented on March  8 & 9.  Doors open at 6:30 pm and show is at 7 pm. 

FRINGE PRESENTS “DESDEMONA” ON FEB. 19-23….. 7 pm at the Aqua Sidebar at 504 Angela St….Get tix at www.fringetheater.org or go to 305-731-0581.  This stars Martha Hooten and Su Nubia.   

**NEAL RUCHMAN ANNOUNCES INFO ON HIS NEW PLAY…. Scroll down to read about playwright, and friend, Neal Ruchman’s play, ‘THE PICKPOCKET’S DAUGHTER’… that will be presented by the Studios in May.  Tix are on sale NOW… and it is a play you do NOT want to miss.

KEY WEST COLLECTS AT CUSTOM HOUSE…See the wonderful and unique collections of residents of Key West at Custom  House on Front St.

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!!!   

HAYS BLINKMANN….Following her first novel, IN THE SALT, her new novel is WHERE I CAN BREATHE…. on Amazon!  Both in kindle and paperback…. Go to…
 https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B08412QBQ7.  It will soon be in Key West Bookstores.  This is a candid, funny and compassionate novel about alcoholism, drama and family relationships…unearthing hidden truths about parenting, secrets and persevering love for each other despite it all.  This book is for anyone whose family is filled with magnetic, but endearingly flawed people!  Sounds fascinating!

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……..Michael Amin ….Bucky Montgomery. …John Baird. ….Michael Thomas … the family and friends of Dan Holloran and Joseph Faron……Sophie Phillips ….Barbara Brant….. Jim Hall ……. Sissy McDoanald….. 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 ….John Gadonniex…  Nancy Williams …Christy Nelson… Virgil Williams .. ….. Fred and Judi Stevens …Fred Lima ….Nancy Lima …Maryann Barth…..Georgia ….Dena….. ….… …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 ….Noreen Collins….Gary Rivenson …Donna Stabile ….Todd Reifschneider … …Pat Waller …..Millie Chawlew …Brian Belanger ……. Lee Knight … …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.

FKSPCA HAS BRICK PROGRAM….This is a special’ buy a brick and have it inscribed with a special name and message’ that will be placed on the walkway of the new Animal Shelter…a great gift for someone very special.    For more info go to www.fkspca.com.  Bricks are $250 each. 

 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. 

A PUN or LEXOPHILE FOR YOU…. When chemists die, they barium.
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THURSDAY
HAPPY FEB.6 BIRTHDAY TO….SUSAN SERVER… ANDREA BAUER… MICHAEL AAGLAN … JANET REED…. (Please remember Violet Batty.)  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…..CONNIE AND HOWARD WHEELER!

MARK CALENDARS…’PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT’, MARCH 5-28…. You will NOT want to miss this totally fabulous musical at the WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE!  Opens March 5, with March 3 &4 preview nights….. Tix on sale NOW at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or at 305-294-5015!!!  This show, based on the smash-hit movie, is the heartwarming and uplifting adventure of three friends, Tick, Bernadette and Adam played by CHRISTOPHER PETERSON, DAVE BOOTLE AND CONNOR COOK!…. searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they ever dreamed of….. with a hit parade of tunes like ‘It’s Raining Men’… “I Will Survive”, ‘Hot Stuff’, ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, ‘I Love the Nightlife’ and more!!!  Directed by Tom Thayer and set design by Michael Boyer…. and also starring DAVID BLACK….AARON DUCLOS….DJ MILLS…. BELLE JAMPOL… ARTHUR CROCKER …. KELSEY WILSON …LAUREN THOMPSON…. BRITTANY WALLACE…. NANA TATEBAYASHI…. CAROLYN COOPER…. RHETT KALMAN …DONVAN PAVLICEK… JIMMY HARCUP….KELCI GROOMS, ERVIN TUMM AND JAKE FERGUSON….   Choreography by Carolyn Cooper…. Music Director, Michael Fauss…. Trish Manely, Stage Manager!!!!  This show will set Key West on Fire!!!!

BILL MELCHIOR AT AMERICAN LEGION, FEB.6,13,20,27… Bill will perform from 7 to 10 pm at the American Legion on Stock Island….. He is terrif… a former Aqua Idol winner and rightly so!  Smooth as silk…. 

FIRST FRIDAY ON FLEMING, FEB. 6…..6 to 9 pm in the fab 500 Block….Many participating establishments including The Roost, LaRubia, KW Island Books, KW Local Luxe Jewelry, Sea Store Antiques, Duck & Dolphin Antiques, Faustos, Island Antiques, etc.   All locally owned businesses… stop in and enjoy!

SPEAKER AT KW GARDEN CLUB, FEB. 6….Meeting at 1:30 pm at the Gato Bldg, 1100 Simonton St…. Speaker  is Bill Irwin, prof at the College of the Fla Keys… FREE and open to all. 

TROPIC CINEMA PRESENTS, FEB. 6…. At 1 pm it’s ‘Welcome to This House’ a film on Elizabeth Bishop by Barbara Hammer…. At 6:30 pm… See ‘A Marriage Story’ … 416 Eaton St.

LIBRARY TALK ON FEB. 6….Author/Journalist, Craig Pittman will discuss his book, “Cat Tale: The Wild, Weird Battle to Save the Florida Panther.”.. 6 pm at KW Library at 700 Fleming St.  FREE and open to the public.

LATEDA, FEB.6…. 3 Sum at 8:30 pm….Christopher Peterson in the Crystal Room at 9 pm.

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, FEB.6…From 8 to 11 pm, it’s Peter Diamond and Friends….821 Duval St.

TRUMAN WATERFRONT MARKET, FEB.6,13,20,27….10 am to 2 pm… Lots of vendors, food, baked goods, pickles by the Pickle Barons, flowers, etc.  Free to attend….
  
TAVERN N TOWN, Feb.6,13,20,27.. Carmen Rodriguez and Bobby Nesbitt will entertain from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge. 

THE GARDENS HOTEL, FEB.6 Jimmy Olson is back on Jan. 23 & 30. at 5 to 7 pm….

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., FEB.6… Joe the Show at 5:30-9:30 pm. 

BEREAVEMENT MEETING EVERY THURS. FEB.6,13,20,27….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.DROP IN PAINT CLASSES, FEB.6,13,20,27…Renown artist, Jim Salem teaches this class at Sugarloaf Lodge Tiki Bar…. 9:30 am …MM17.. 1/2 hour demo and then a painting session until 12:30 pm.

THANKFUL ON THURSDAY…  I am grateful for all my Aqua Idol Participants who are giving of their time and talent for the Waterfront Playhouse… and for all those who attend 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….Marty & Helene Greenberg…..Laura Richardson…. Mandy Miles…. Tony Konrath…..Nancy Seidel .. Neal Ruchman and Melissa Jean….Dave Bootle ……  George Fernandez…. Tom Greenwood …..Vicky Rowden…. Rosi & Jeff Ware ….. Terri White … … David Talpasz …Mary Ellen & Clay  Beattie… Steven Sagman ……John & Maribell Maschal ……Frank Wood……Matt Rawls  ….Donna Potter …Bunnie Smith … Gary Symons…….Terry Howery & wife, Annette…  Merry Jo Cortada …Tim Torre … John McDonald & Tom Thayer…Bert Whitt & Dennis Beaver…….and last but never least,…Bob…… always Bob!!!!

COMEDY KEY WEST, FEB. 6,7,13,14,21,22,28,29…. Every Thursday & Friday.. …… Doors open at 7:30 pm….Showtime is at 8 with local comics…Headliner is …. at 8:30 pm…. ALL hilarious….Go to www.comedykeywest.com.  Locals get a great discount..  

ISLAND DOG, FEB.13,20…. Karri Daley performs 6-10 pm….505 Front St.pm.

SCHOONER WHARF, FEB.6…. Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud….6:30-11 pm, Cool Duo!!!!

GREEN PARROT, FEB.6…….Patrick & the Swayzees at 5:30, 9 and 11 pm….

THREE NEW EXHIBITS OPEN ON FEB. 6….First Thursday at The Studios….533 Eaton St….6 to 8 pm…. enjoy the art of Lynne Bentley-Kemp, Jean Pederson and  Cristiane Mohallem, Dimitra Skandali and Isabelle Hayeur.

INVITATION FOR WOMEN GOLFERS EVERY THURSDAY…18 holes..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’S FLAG FOOTBALL…FEB.6,13,20,27… The KW Women’s Flag Football League plays from 7 to 9 pm each Thursday at Bernstein Park, 6551 5th St., Stock Island. Call Diane for info at 305-896-8678. 

‘PRIME TIME’ AT THE STUDIOS, FEB.6.7.8….Get tix at www.tskw.org.  Delightful show…. 8 pm at 533 Eaton St. Last three nights to see and enjoy!!!

“LIFE SUCKS” AT RED BARN, FEB.6,7,8 THIS WEEK … Get tix at www.redbarntheatre.com or call 305-296-9911. Closes Feb. 8.

FRINGE THEATER PRESENT ‘MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM’….FEB. 6 & 7….Play reading , celebrating Black History Month……..7 pm at American Legion Post 168, 803 Emma St….. Those reading will be Clayton Lopez, Mina Lopez Martin (as Ma Raney), Richard Quint (also in Aqua Idol!!!), Gil Parker,Eva Parker, Jerry Ginsberg, Bob Capetta, Tim Dahms and Ervin Gallo-Tumm.  Gen Admission tix are$30 at www.fringetheater.org or call 305-731-0581.

MAGICAL CUSTOM HOUSE MYSTERY TOUR  PARTY EVENT, FEB. 6….This is the’Back In Time’ fundraiser for the Custom House Art & Historical Society….6 to 10 pm at the San Carlos Institute….Come costumed in your fave Beatles regalia….Raffle…. prizes for costumes, and live music from 7 to 9 pm by a renowned Beatles Tribute Band….’Let it Be’….Tix are $75 General Admission…$100 for preferred seating on the first floor…. and $150 for second floor VIP seating which includes open bar, hors d’oeuvres and an after party from 9-10 pm…. featuring DJ George Aderhold and all your fave 60’s tunes.  All fund will be matched by the Dogwood Foundation…. proceeds to benefit the preservation of the Custom House.  For tix go to www.KWAHS.ORG. 

WYLAND GALLERIES, FEB.6-10…..World Renowned artist, Steve Barton will be painting live, from 10 am to closing….  623 Duval St.  

***IMPORTANT ON THE MALL ON DUVAL….FEB. 13 & 14…. This is the last weekend to enjoy the great Mall On Duval in Key West….5 pm to 11 pm…. in the 500, 600 and 700 blocks on Duval St.  A great time to stroll without any loud blaring noises…no motorcycles or loud cars of any kind…no boom boxes …. just a nice time to enjoy the shops and restaurants in peaceful conditions!  I understand that after this,  the Mall will go on hiatus and I am hoping they will reinstate it very soon after.  If you are like me and support the Mall On Duval…I implore you to contact all commissioners by sending them emails and texts or by calling them to show your feelings.  This is the contact info…. SAMUEL KAUFMAN, skaufman@cityofkeywest-fl.gov… GREGORY DAVILA,  gdavila@cityofkeywest-fl.gov… MARY LOU HOOVER, mlhoover@cityofkeywest-fl.gov…. Their numbers are 305-809-3844…. CLAYTON LOPEZ, clopez@cityofkeywest-fl.gov…305-797-3584 (cell)… BILLY WARDLOW, bwardlow@cityofkeywest-fl.gov… Cell, 305-296-2723… JIMMY WEEKLEY, jweekley@cityofkeywest-fl.gov…cell IS  305-797-1440.    Please take time to send your thoughts in supporting the Mall on Duval.  Thanks a LO!!! 

JOHNSMITH PERFORMS AT STUDIOS, FEB. 13…Old Town New Folks Series .. at 533 Eaton St….8 pm….go to www.tskw.org for tickets.

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…..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!!!!!!!and entertainment all day…. 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  FEB. 7 BIRTHDAY TO…. RIC DERY…. ROBERTA DIPIERO … JOHN WATERLOO … KERRY SHELBY …DEBRA LINN HORNING … MARY JOVIAK … JANET HETMAN…(Please remember Henry Woods… Wilhelmina Harvey and George Victory.)

PAUL COTTON BAND AT SCHOONER WHARF, FEB. 7 & 8….5 pm, Michael McCloud …. 6:30-111:00 PM…. Come one & all to welcome PAUL COTTON, he of POCO fame, back home to Key West!!!!!

TIX  ON SALE FOR ‘THE PICKPOCKET’S DAUGHTER’…. 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.

“LIFE SUCKS”… FEB. 7&8 only… this week…. The Red Barn presents this show….319 Duval St.  Great cast….a new take on Chekhov!!!!  Closes Feb. 8.

‘PRIME TIME’ ON  FEB 7 & 8…Last two nights to see this original Musical At the Studios at 8 pm….533 Eaton St.  Get tix NOW at www.TSKW.org. 

GUITAR WORKSHOP ON FEB. 7….At the KW Methodist Church Jones Hall at 600 Eaton St….Work with Mateo… on right hand fingerpicking, left hand relzxation…all levels welcome for this course…. 7 pm.  call 305-296-2392 for more info. 

KARRI DALEY AT PIER HOUSE, FEB.7,14,21.. Entertainment from noon to 3 pm. 

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, FEB.7…. 821 Duval St….Great entertainment every single evening from 8 to 11 pm… Barry Cuda entertains!!!!

AT THE TROPIC CINEMA, FEB. 7-13…. The Gentlemen… Ford & Ferrari…. 1917 …Oscar Nominated Shorts Live Action…. Oscar Nominated Shorts, Documentary

SALSA DANCE LESSONS WITH  LUCY & FRIENDS, FEB..7,14,21,28…and Every Friday….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, FEB.7,14,21,28….Dance the night away with the great music of Chuck Fox…. 7 to 10 pm… every Friday. ….Located on College Rd. by the Golf Course!  Fun…

TRASH FOR TRANSIT PROGRAM …Every Friday… The City of KW Utilities Dept. & Transit Dept. are teaming up…all are invited to volunteer to help clean up various areas in Key West every Friday Morning…all participants will get a 24 hour City Bus Pass as a thank you… This is part of the Keep KW Beautiful Program.  Meet at 8 am… coordinator, Dee Dee Green will be there to instruct….   For more info call DeeDee at 305-809-3776.

GREEN PARROT, FEB.7, 8, 9…. Funk You at 5:30, 9 and  11 pm….On Feb. 9 only at 5:30 pm.

GARDENS HOTEL,  FEB.7,14,21,28…. 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…FEB.7,14,21,28… 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. 

4th ANNUAL CARMEN’S CREW FUNDRAISER, FEB. 7….In memory of Carmen Lehmann Manning…. silent auction, raffle, prizes….5 to 8 pm at Aqua Side Bar from 5 to 8 pm…. 504 Angela St.

COMEDY KW OFFERS FRIDAY EARLY BIRD SHOWS, ETC….Features local and visiting comedians at 6 pm…..go to www.comedykeywest.com….1128 Simonton St. at BottleCap Lounge!!!!!  

ANOTHER MENTION ON “THE MALL ON DUVAL.”. FEB. 13 &14….The fabulous Mall On Duval St. is a great thing in my opinion!  I actually wish the whole street was closed down at least once a month or more!!!  Right now it is in the 500, 600 and 700 Blocks only.  What a joy it is to enjoy Duval St. with all the motorcycle and boom box noise….I wish the shops could take advantage and have tables outside their stores to lure people in…. 

WALKING TOURS, FEB.7,8,14,15,21,22,28,29…Every Friday and Saturday … 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,  FEB.7….  3 Sum in the Lounge at 8:30 pm… It’s Randy Roberts at 9 pm in the Crystal room….

SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, FEB.7 & 8….1 pm, Magombo & the Big Joe Variety Show…. 5 pm, Hey Monea…. 9 pm, Caffeine Carl & Friends…

MARJORY LEE, FEB.7,14,21,28… From 1 to 4 pm Marjory is at Sunset Pier….From 5 to 8 pm, she is at the Gates Hotel!!!!

TAVERN N TOWN ,  FEB.7, 14,21, 28….Mike Emerson performs from 5 to 9 pm…

FROM A WOMAN’S HAND ART SHOW……A Juried Art exhibit featuring only women artists of the FLA Keys…. at Custom House at 281 Front St….

VALENTINE GALA AT CURRY MANSION BENEFIT, FEB. 14….ALL invited to attend this benefit for the Wesley House….511 Caroline St… Music by Howard Livingston & the Mile Marker 24 Band…VIP and General Admission tix sold…. Go to www.keystix.com for reservations!

BOBBY & CARMEN AT LITTLE WHITE HOUSE….FEB. 21…. Get tix NOW for this always sold out concert featuring songs connected to The First Ladies who lived in the White House!  Go to www.keystix.com and note that this new show will be presented again on March 8 & 9.

KEY WEST BURLESQUE PRESENTS….FEB. 14…. Tatah DuJour and Moana Amour present “Oh My Gods & Goddesses: A Heavenly Burlesque Show”…. at Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St…Showtime is 8 pm.  Tix on sale NOW!

SANFORD BIRDSEY EXHIBIT ON FEB. 21…. You are invited to a special reception on Feb. 21 from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Custom House, 281 Front St….See a retrospective of Birdsey’s art  watercolors, acrylics, textiles, etc.  …will run thru April 11, 2020.

**KIM GORDON PRESENTS SOLO CONCERT, FEB. 28…The lovely and talented Kim Gordon will present her annual concert, ‘Let’s Be Bad’…with a champagne and dessert party afterward….. at Key West Theater, 8 pm…512 Eaton St….100% of Kim’s concert will go to Take Stock In Children… and will be doubled thanks to a grant from the State of FLA….So your $45-$65 ticket equals a donation of $90-$130 to fund scholarships for deserving students  For tickets go to www.TheKeyWestTheater.com or buy at the box office.  Kim is the founder and exec director of Music with Heart, Inc.  She always puts on a dandy show and is surrounded by super musicians!!!

KEY WEST TROPICAL FOREST & BOTANICAL GARDEN, MARCH 13….  Journey with an Artist, honoring Perry Arnold…. Fundraiser titled, “Olive’s Spirit Anniversary”… at 5:30-8:30 at the Aqua Nightclub Sidebar at 504 Angela St.  Free to attend….Silent Auction, Cash Bar, Appetizers provided…. Some brief speeches and other original artwork representations recognizing Perry Arnold’s generosity in creating and maintaining Olive’s Spirit.  All invited.

SYMPHONY TICKETS FOR SALE….. I need to sell my Symphony Seats for the March 8 concert at Tennessee Williams Theatre.  They are excellent seats….E 2 & E 4.  I paid $160. for these seats and will sell for $100 or best offer.  Let me know by emailing me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net.  Thanks a lot.  
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SATURDAY
HAPPY FEB. 8 BIRTHDAY TO ….NATHAN KNIGHT… MINDY MOORE … BOB PRACHER … LARRY ROHRBAUGH … STEVE PORTER …TRIPP CALK … RICK STALLARD… JOHN FELDMAN … 

****THE TRUE SIT-AROUND- THE- PIANO –BAR- EXPERIENCE LIVES!! .. EVERY DAY!!!! …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 when the fabulous Bobby Nesbitt entertained….  If the piano was full, we would wait until someone left and then quickly make our move….Later, Larry Smith kept the tradition going… NOW, this is happening once again…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!! 

LAST TIME TO SEE ‘PRIME TIME’ AT THE STUDIOS, FEB. 8…. a MUST SEE…At 533 Eaton St…. New musical by Blake Hunter and Charlie Lindberg…directed by Murphy Davis and an all-star cast!  8 pm…. go to www.tskw.org for tickets.

LAST NIGHT TO SEE LIFE SUCKS AT THE RED BARN, FEB. 8…. Get tix at 305-296-9911.

STOCK ISLAND ARTS STROLL, FEB. 8….from 11 am to 4 pm….Multiple galleries … Look for bright pink Arts District Banners flying at each location….  for map and info go to www.ILoveStockIsland.org.  

ELIZABETH BISHOP DAY…. FEB. 8….The 109th birthday of US poet laureate Elizabeth Bishop will be celebrated at Key West Theater’s Back Stage Listening Room, 512 Eaton St. from 4:30-6:30 pm….This ends  a week of events by the KW Literary Seminar…. leading to the opening of its recently purchased house, that Bishop owned at 624 White St.  There will be a birthday cake and refreshments.  Free admission..limited seating….

SALUTE ON FEB. 8….5:30 pm….Skipper Kripitz with Claire Caplan, Geoff Lowe, and Larry Smith.

PAUL COTTON BAND AT SCHOONER WHARF…FEB. 8…6:30-11 PM!!!!  Yay!!!

AT LITTLE ROOM, FEB.8.. The sultry Libby York  will perform from 8 to 11 pm at 821 Duval St.  Get ready for an eve of smooth jazz!!! 

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL, FEB.8,15,22,29…. Bobby Green performs from 5 to 7 pm… 

VILLAGE SOCIAL AT LEGION POST 168, FEB. 8,15,22,29… Every Saturday, 5 to 8 pm at Post 168 at 803 Emma St…. Low-priced drinks, snacks and music and dancing…. Support our Veterans in the Community!

KARRI DALEY AT LOOSE CANON…. FEB.8,15,22, 29…. at 217 Duval St…. from 10 am to 1 pm… KARRI is at The Halo at The Saint on Feb. 8 and 15 & 16.

MARJORY LEE ON FEB.8.. Marjory is at Lagerheads from 12:30- 3:30 pm and from 11 pm to 2 am, she is at the Irish Oak Barrel Lounge on Southard St.

FREE SAILING LESSONS FOR WOMEN…. FEB.8,15,22,29….10 am to noon every Saturday at 705 Palm Ave… for info call 305-292-5993.

TAVERN N TOWN, FEB. 8,15,22,29. ..The fab Bobby Nesbitt performs from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge. 

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO…FEB.8…Nick Norman from noon to 4 pm…..Nick Walker from 5:30-9:30 pm.

LATEDA, FEB.8……3 Sum at 8:30 pm…..Christopher Peterson performs in the Crystal Room at 9 pm. 

CEMETERY STROLL, FEB.22….During this tour, small groups will be escorted to various grave sites will be visited with stories told by the docents.  Group will depart at 9:30, 9:50 and 10:10 am.  Reservations necessary at 305-304-1453.  Tour is approx. 90 minutes.  Wear comfy shoes…water will be provided.Learn about the many fascinating and renowned people who resided in Key West and hear their unique stories.  $20(cash or check) per person….make check payable to Historic Florida Keys Foundation.  Proceeds go to Cemetery restoration.  Enter by either the Windsor or Frances St. gates and go to registration table on 2nd Ave.  Other Stroll will take place on  March 21.

*ROCK & ROAST, FEB. 8…. 13th annual Rock & Roast at St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish….a fabulous event…. great food and drink plus LOTS of amazing entertainment and silent auction!!  If you have items for silent auction contact by email, bookkeeper@basilica school.com to schedule item pick up.  This event is from 4 to 9 pm on Feb. 8!!!   John Correa usually heads this event and we thank him profusely!!!!

**MYSTIC KREWE EVENT ON SATURDAY, FEB. 8…. This is the 5th annual Mystic Krew Mardi Gras Ball at the KW Amphitheater.  Theme is Key West HEART OF THE SEA….  7 pm….Live entertainment…. Open Bar…. Mardi Gras Themed Food and Lots of Mermaids and Mermen!!!!  Get out your most fab Mask and themed attire.  Member and Guest tix available…..thru Ram’s Head, www.thekeywesttheater.com.  OR…. Go to www.Squareup.com/store/kreweofkeywest.  

RED CROSS BALL, FEB. 8…. This annual even will be honoring Judy Blume and George Cooper as Humanitarians of the Year!… 6 to 10 pm at Beachside Marriott!  

FORT PLAY….FEB. 8&9…..A new Civil War play will be presented from noon to 12;30 pm at Ft. Zachary Taylor as part of the Fort’s Civil War Days.  Call 203-645-9790 for information.

KW TROPICAL FOREST & BOTANICAL GARDEN, FEB. 15 & 16…. An exhibition and sale of rare plants, fine arts and crafts..10 am to 3 pm….5210 College Rd.  FREE to attend.  Buy native and exotic plants… over 150 species  Robyn Mayer will speak on the The Decline of the Bird Population in the USA at 1:30 pm on Saturday, the 16th.

TOMMY EMMANUEL ON FEB. 15…. This event is at 8 pm at Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St….

FRINGE BACKYARD MUSIC SERIES, FEB. 29…..Celebrate Leap Year from 6 to 9 pm at the home of Christian Caceres & Bradley Brewer…. Entertainers are Carmen Rodriguez and Larry Smith.  Go to www.fringetheater.org or call 305-731-0581.  

LITERACY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED…..Call Mary at 305-304-0578 for info.
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SUNDAY
HAPPY FEB. 9 BIRTHDAY TO….DAN WARD … JENNA STAUFFER … JULIE JOHNSTON …. LIZ LEONARD … ED FRAC …  BROOKS GASSER …. (Please remember Joe Liszka and Mike Rybicki.)

OLD STONE CHURCH, FEB. 9..  Singer-Songwriter, Michael Elliott Moon, will be performing  at the Old Stone Church…  His performance will make you want to get up and dance!!!!  Time to start your week with some marvelous and soulful music.. at 600 Eaton St..9 to 11 am.  Time to listen, learn and find inner peace and love.   

TERRI WHITE STARTS NEW GIG AT THE DIRTY PIG….FEB.9…. The always divine Terri White, she of the Broadway Stage…. begins a new gig The Dirty Pig at 320 Grinnell St….7:30-10 pm, every Sunday!!!! 

*LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB… FEB. 9…Any Mayo entertains from 5:30-7:30 pm…Er  821 Duval St. …FEBRUARY 9TH, IT’S….some super Paradise Big Band musicians…. 8 to 11 pm, Harry Schroeder, Skipper Kripitz, Joe Dallas, George Hemund, Geoff Lowe, Les Dudley, Tommy Levecchia and Mike Emerson…..etc.

I HAVE SYMPHONY TICKETS FOR SALE….FOR MARCH 8 CONCERT…..This concert features magnificent and beloved cellist, Zuill Bailey.  It will present two world premieres of  Ellen Taffe Zwilich’s Concerto for Cello & Orchestera… Zwilich is the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize in Music.  The other premiere is by John D. Gottsch….It will be a night to remember.  The seats are excellent in Row E, seats two and 4.  Lots of leg room.  Cost was $80 each…$160.  I will sell for $100 for both…OR BEST OFFER…..  Call 305-393-6273 if interested or email kwlynda@bellsouth.net.  Thank you.

LATEDA, FEB. 9,16,23…Tea Dance at 4 pm…. 3 Sum at 8:30 pm in the Lounge.

KARRI DALEY AT PIER HOUSE, FEB.9,….Noon to 3 pm on the Beach!!!… From 7 to 10 pm, Karri performs at Margaritaville on Duval St. on Feb. 9 at 8 to 11 pm.. 

PAUL COTTON AT KW THEATER….FEB. 9… In the Songwriter’s Room… go to www.thekeywesttheater.com for information.

OSCAR NIGHT AT THE TROPIC CINEMA, FEB. 9…..416 Eaton St…. 92nd Academy Award Night….  Free popcorn and champagne along with a cash bar and small bites from the Flaming Buoy Filet Co.  Silent auction and prizes for most Oscar Picks…top 3 Ballots win!!!  Doors open at 7 pm….  

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO.  FEB.9… Turner Harrison from noon to 4 pm… …..Dan Harvey from 5:30-9:30 pm!!

TAVERN N TOWN, FEB. 9, 16,23…. Rob DiStasi is at the piano from 5 to 9 pm.

SMOKIN TUNA SALOON FEB.9… Nick Brownell at 5 pm…..Hey Monea at 9 pm….

GREEN PARROT, FEB.9..Jazz with Mike Emerson, Skippo,  Gary Rivenson and Mark Rose…1 pm…

FREE SAILING LESSONS FOR MEN….FEB.9,16,23… Every Sunday at 705 Palm Ave….. 10 am to noon!!!!

SCHOONER WHARF, FEB.9….Noon to 5, Michael McCloud…. 6:30-11 pm, Island Time  Duo, starring CHUCK FOX & DAVE HERZOG!!!!  

JAZZ IN THE GARDENS HOTEL, FEB.9 ..5:00-7:30  pm…..It’s Peter Diamon & Friends….

LA TRATTORIA OCEANSIDE, FEB. 9-13.Phil Sampson performs every Sunday thru Thursday from  6 to 9 pm at this great restaurant!!!   

IMPROMPTU CONCERT ON FEB.9… This is the Edward B. and Joan Knight Remembrance Concert….For info go to www.keywestimpromptu.org.  ….4 pm at St. Paul’s Church on Duval St.  On Feb. 9 it’s the Canellakis-Brown Pianist and cellist Duo.  They are phenomenal!  On Feb. 23, it is The Rascher Saxophone Quartet!!!

SOUTH FLORIDA SYMPHONY, FEB. 9…..6:30 pm at Tennessee Williams Theatre …..Beethoven 250th Anniversary Celebration…. Soloists will be Neil Nelson, Robyn Lamp, Mabel Ledo, Edgar Abreu,….Get tix at www.keystix.com.   

RED BARN “ROARING 20’S GALA….FEB. 9… 5 to 8 pm at the home of Kay & John Behmke, 51 Front St…. $125 per person…. Food by Iron Chefs, Entertainment by Bobby Nesbitt…. 20’s Attire  Suggested…. RSVP at 305-296-9911 or go to www.redbsarntheatre.com.

RAM’S HEAD SOUTHERNMOST MARDI GRAS, FEB. 9…At KW Amphitheater….  Lots of jazz musicians performing…Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Tank & the Bangas, Rebirth Brass Band, Big Sam’s Funky Nation….4 pm ….. doors open at 2:30 pm… go to www.thekeywestheater.com for tickets. 

POLICE DEPT. MOUNTED UNIT FUNDRAISER, FEB. 16… At LaTeDa…1125 Duval St….Host is Christopher Rounds and KW businesswoman, Jane Gardner….5:30 pm, meet & greet with the mounted police officers and their horses….6 pm, cocktails, a grand sit down dinner and a dazzling 9 pm Cabaret Show starring Christopher Peterson.  Tix are $150 each for the full evening (only 50 available) and $50 for solely the Cabaret show ($6o tix available)….To make a donation or buy tix call Jane Gardner at 312-914-7546.  

PAUL COTTON AT PRIVATE HOUSE CONCERT, FEB.16…. Tickets available… contact pocopaulcotton@gmail.com.  

WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE GALA ON MARCH 8…..Celebrate the 80th Anniversary of  this esteemed theater…. 8 pm… starts with a champagne reception with hors d’oeuvres…  followed by a Musical Presentation celebrating decades of Music heard on the Waterfront Stage…. and then a lovely dinner and dessert in the Courtyard…. $150. per person…. open bar…. a formal affair….a night to remember!  Tickets NOW on sale at 305-294-5015 or online at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org.  
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MONDAY…..
HAPPY  FEB. 10 BIRTHDAY TO…AMY CULVER …STEPHEN LAPOINTE… GINA SALERNO … RACHEL BEAM …LEE McMANNIS…KELLI HELMAN …ANITA KULIGOWSKI … ARNOLD SCHWARTZ … TRACEY HOLST … DIANE ASHER …. EMMILY SUE SMITH ….HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. SOPHIE & TREVOR DE VOOGHT.

GINGERBREAD SQUARE GALLERY, OPENING ON FEB. 10….There will be an opening reception for artist Nyla Witmore…. 5:30-8 pm at this venerable Gallery at 1207 Duval St….His collection will be on exhibit till Feb. 16.

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL,FEB.10,17,24…. James King III at the piano, 5 to 7 pm.

PLAYS OUT LOUD, FEB. 10…. 6 pm at the Sidebar at 504 Angela St….Reading the Lux Radio Play, “The Philadelphia Story” ….all invited….

DUELING BARTENDERS, FEB.10,17,24…. 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!!!  TERRI WHITE will be guest singer for Dueling on Feb. 10!!!!!  Be there!!!!

TROPIC CINEMA CLASSICS NIGHT, FEB. 10… 6:30 pm, THE AFRICAN QUEEN.

DRUNK SPELLING BEE ON FEB.10,17,24… At Mary Ellen’s on Appelrouth Ln….Wild, wacky and wickedly fun!

LITTLE ROOM ON FEB.10,17,24…..Malathi performs from 5:30-7:30 pm….Larry Smith and Christine Cordone perform at 8 pm…. 821 Duval St…. 821 Duval St 

LATEDA, FEB. 10…. Ronnie Lovely and James King III at 8:30 pm in the Lounge!!!… Christopher Peterson at 9 pm in the Crystal Room.

TRIVIA NIGHT FOR BENEFIT OF  KWAHS….FEB. 10….5 pm, at Off the Hook Grill, 920 Caroline St…. $20 per team…. or $5 per person… all teams have own table.  Great prizes for Top 3.    Happy hour at Off the Hook is 4-6 so come early.

SCHOONER WHARF, FEB. 10, 17, 24………Raven Cooper, noon to 5 pm…. Zack Seemiller 6:30-10:30 pm.

SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, FEB. 10…Scott Kirby at 5 pm…. At 9 pm, Myles Mancuso.

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO…FEB.10… The Bahama Boys perform from 5:30-9:30 PM… 

TAVERN N TOWN, FEB.10…Mike Emerson entertains from 5 to 9 pm…

FRIENDS OF LIBRARY ON FEB.10…….6 pm at the Tropic Cinema., 416 Eaton St.   Free to attend.  Seating starts at 5:40. It’s Meg Cabot….FEB. 17, Michael Mewshaw…. FEB.24, Ayse Papatya Bucak…. MARCH 2….Namoi Gordon-Loebl.

**RANDY ROBERTS & FAITH PRINCE ON FEB. 10….This is guaranteed to be a wonderful Cabaret show at Tennessee Williams Theatre…. 8 pm…. Table seating and General Admission seats available but nearly sold out!!!  Go to www.keystix.com to reserve!!!  Faith Prince is a Tony-award winning actress and musical comedy star!  You will love her!!!! Bravo to Randy for luring such wonderful stars to Key West…Marilyn Maye, Lucy Arnaz, Ann Hampton Callaway… the list goes on and on! 

MOVIE AT CONGREGATION B’nai ZION…FEB. 17…..Movie is “1945” on Mon. Feb. 17 at 7:30 pm… 750 United St.  Movie tells the story of 2 Orthodox Jews who arreive in a rural Hungarian town o the day of a community wedding.  Free to attend but donations are encouraged.  Sponsored by Justin & Eileen Kawaler and Sheldon Davidson & Susan Server.
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TUESDAY
HAPPY  FEB.11 BIRTHDAY TO ….JOHN BOLLINGER … ELAIN YAQUINTO … LINDSAY MALBOFF…. (Please remember Bill Bradford.)

***LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB FEB.11,18,25…GAYLA MORGAN is at the piano every Tuesday for Happy Hour, 5:30-7:30 pm…. singing like an angel…..And lucky you… You can also see her perform at the Waterfront Playhouse Aqua Idol on Wednesdays  at Aqua Nightclub, 6:30-8 pm!!!!!  50% off food and BOGO on select wine, beer and booze!!! Larry Baeder & Bill Blue 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!!! 

GREEN PARROT, FEB.11….The Commonheart at 5:30, 9 and 11 pm…..

SMOKIN TUNA, FEB.11…Scott Kirby at 5 pm…..Charlie Miller at 9 pm….

TAVERN N TOWN, FEB.11,18,25..Carmen Rodriguez and Bobby Nesbitt entertain,  5 to 9 pm in the lounge. 

VIRGILIOS ON FEB. 11… 9:30 PM with Skippo, Rob DiStasi, Chris Burchard, Geoff Lowe….The CRZB’s!!!!

LATEDA, FEB. 11,18… The Fab Spectrelles at 8:30 pm… Christopher Peterson’s Eyecons Show at 9 pm in the Crystal Room!!!

SCHOONER WHARF, FEB.11…. Gary Hempsey from noon to 5 pm…. Tom Taylor from 6:30- 11 pm.

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO.  FEB.11…. Nick Brownell performs from 5:30-9:30 pm….

THE GARDENS HOTEL, FEB. 11,18,25…. Nancy 3 Hoffman from 5 to 7 pm!!!!

TROPIC CINEMA, FEB. 11…..Movie is ‘Do the Right Thing’ at 6:30 pm…. Celebrating Black History…

THE GALLEON, FEB.11,18,25.. Marjory Lee performs from 6 to 9 pm…great music and sunsets!!!!

LOS LOBOS AT KW THEATER, FEB. 11…. Go to www.thekeywesttheater.com for tickets.  512 Eaton St.  8 pm.

SHORT ATTENTION SPAN THEATRE  AT RED BARN, OPENS FEB. 18…. Theme is The Twilight Zone…..runs thru March 14…. Get tix at 305-296-9911….. or go to www.redbarntheatre.com…. 

CAFE CON LIBROS AUTHOR SERIES, FEB. 18….At The  KW Library, 700 Fleming St… Doors open at 9:30 am, and presentation is at 10:30 am….  Author Lisa Howarth will talk on her latest book, “Summerlings” this year’s pick for the ‘One Island One Book’ selection.  Free to attend.

***KARRI DALEY INTRODUCES NEW ALBUM….MARCH 2… Tix now on sale for this event at the Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St.   All attending will receive a copy of the album on entry….  Get tix at www.thekeywesttheater.com.  

**’THE PICKPOCKET’S DAUGHTER’ AT STUDIOS MAY  14,15,16,21,22,&23, 2020 …..Playwright, NEAL RUCHMAN, has been working on his new play, ‘THE PICKPOCKET’S DAUGHTER’…..and it will be presented at the Studios on the above dates…. Tix will soon be on sale…. 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 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH…. Don’t forget Aqua Idol EVERY WEDNESDAY from 6:30 to 8 pm at Aqua Nightclub… 711 Duval St…. Great musical entertainment for the benefit of the wonderful WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE!!!!  Guest Judge on Feb. 12 is the sensational BOBBY NESBITT … and the theme of the night will be SONGS FROM THE BROADWAY STAGE!!!!!
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LOVE TO YOU, AND REMEMBER….Make yourself a promise…If you have to grow up, grow up……but never grow old!!!
Lynda
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PS…..AND HERE’S MORE INFORMATION: 

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.  

WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES 2019-20 SEASON!!!!… A full house was in attendance, waiting with baited breath to hear all about the next season of shows at The Waterfront Playhouse…. And the presentation did NOT disappoint…. everyone was thrilled with the announcement!!!  Mark your calendars as you will NOT want to miss a single show! 
3)  ‘GLASS’…. (world premiere by Michael Amin), Jan. 16-Feb. 1. ….‘PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT’…The  Musical!!! ..March 5 thru March 28….(show cast) 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!!!! 
4) ‘LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR & GRILL…. Feb. 12,13,14,15… stars Tracey Conyer as Billie Holliday. …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…..”Life Sucks” opens Jan. 14-Feb. 8 directed by Joy Hawkins and stars Aaron Duclos, Jessica Miana Kruel, David Black, George diBraud, Karl Stahl, Caroline Taylor and Susannah Wells……… Feb. 18-March 14….. “Short Attention Span Theatre: the Twilight Zone”….. 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!

***THE AQUARIUS PERSONALITY…JAN. 21 THRU FEB. 19***

Aquarians are totally different from every other sign….something sets them apart from everyone else. The typical Aquarian approaches life from a very different perspective to most people. Each Aquarian is completely original and innovative. For a start, they are totally independent. They follow the beat of a different drum and need to go their own way through life. Those who try to stop them or hold them back will soon discover how useless this policy is. If anything, it will make the Aquarian even more determined to do their own thing…and if no one else likes it, tough! Once an Aquarian has made up their mind about something, you will go blue in the face trying to persuade them to change it….they simply are not interested. This single-minded determination operates in every area of their life. However, they are very hard to predict…so even if you think you know how an Aquarian will react to something, they’ll probably take you by complete surprise and do the very opposite. This is all part of the fun of knowing an Aquarian. The present is much more of interest to an Aquarian than the past. They focus on the here and now rather than get caught up in what happened a week last Wednesday. An Aquarian is light years ahead of others in their thinking. As a result, they can seem like an iconoclast, possibly even a threat, because they have revolutionary theories or go against the tide of popular ideas. They are extremely intelligent and very rational…they do not take an emotional approach to life.

This is the friendliest sign of the Zodiac….they need a lot of friends…and to know they are around….though they are really only intimate with a very select group. When it comes to love, they need to choose a lover who is also a friend. It is hard for an Aquarian to love someone if they do not like them too. Their partner must be intelligent and a good conversationalist. An Aquarian must also need a partner who respects their need for independence. They hate when someone keeps tabs on them and needs to know their every move. They do not want to be joined at the hip with anyone. They need the freedom to come and go as they like. However, they do not want to give their partner the same freedom that they want for themselves! The best signs for an Aquarian is Libra or Sagittarius…possibly an Aries and a Gemini too.

In careers an Aquarian does not want to be stuck in a dead end job. They are attracted to charity and humanitarian work. Being self-employed appeals to Aquarians, as they thrive on being their own boss. They do not think anyone knows more than they do. They do not like taking orders from anyone they feel is inferior to them. And that’s the name of that tune!

We love our Aquarian Friends and Family Members!!!

HAPPY AQUARIAN BIRTHDAY TO….

2/5…Bruce Moore…Maureen Freedman…Maria Wevers… Leslie Linsley…. George Chase Jr.

2/6…Michael Aaglan….Susan Server ….. Tim Karhan ….. Andrea Bauer.….. Janet Reed….. (Please remember Violet Batty.)

2/7…..Roberta DePiero…John Waterloo…Ric Dery…Kerry Shelby…Janet Hetman …..Debra Linn Horning ….Mary Joviak …..( Please remember Henry Woods , Wilhelmina Harvey, and George Victory.).

2/8…..Nathan Knight…Bob Pracher….Steve Porter…Larry Rohrbaugh… Mindy Moore…John Feldman…..Tripp Calk…Rick Stallard….

2/9….Julie Johnston…Dan Ward…Liz Leonard…Jenna Stauffer….Brooks Gasser …..Edward Frac …. (Please remember Joe Liszka.)

2/10…..Stephen LaPointe…..Lee McMannis…Amy Culver Aversa…Rachel Beam ….Gina Salerno …Arnold Schwartz …..Emmily Sue Smith… Anita Kuligowski ….Diane Asher…..Tracey Holst…. Jody Gregoire…Monte Dillow … Keli Butler Helman…..

2/11…John Bollinger…Elaine Yaquinto…Lindsay Malboef. (Please remember Bill Bradford.)

2/12….. Judy Blume…Bonnie Jones…..Susan Keiser…Ken Domanski…Chick Knight… Jim Collins….Shelly Malone …

2/13…Abby Moore…Chris Tanner…Liz Kern…Nancy Moulton…Sheldon Davidson…Marty Stonely…..Beth Moyes…..

2/14…Carl McMackin…Cathy Webster…Mary Ann Worth…Norma Gilmore…Ronnie Rupe….. Linda Hulligan …..Alan Van Wieren… Athanasios Protopsaltis….. … (Please remember Lois Kline…..Jean Maun…. And…. Marina Mosher.) Happy Valentine’s Day to all my special Sweethearts!!!!!! You know who you are!!!!

2/15….Carol Tedesco…Donna Stabile ….. Joy Rodriguez ….Andrew Gonzalez…Amber Dalakas …

2/16…Shirley Freeman …..Daniel Clark ….. Michael Marrero ….Queen Kathleen Greer…Arlene Doty…..Phil Sheldon …..Donald Schiff … Lance Taylor …. Missy Maschal …

2/17….Jim Hall……Andrew Florio ….Kathey Fatica…..Mary O’Shea…(Please remember Rosalie Zito…. And…. Leon Williams… and Kayla Tollen.)

2/18…Jodi Weinhofer……..Wally Clark…Nicholas McBride…..Clare Keller…..John Sondej….. Henry Caskey …..Nora Gavin-Smyth …..Aleksander Protopsaltis……..(Please remember Jane Vetter…..Gary Adkins….Dottie Schwartz….and Bob Dodaro..)

2/19…..Maria Renna Sharpe…..Ken Silverman…..Joe Clerico…Anthony Picone…Michael Mewshaw….. Dave Moore …..Shawn Montgomery ….. Brian Hall ….. Nancy Holland…. Nancy Hrach Yehyawi….. Martha Dooley…..Juanita Huber….. (Please remember Henry G. Brownell.)

HAPPY AQUARIAN ANNIVERSARY TO….

2/5…..Jim Argoudelis & Dan Ward….

2/6…. Connie Cyr & Howard Wheeler…..

2/10….. Sophie & Trevor De Vooght

2/12…..Rex Welton & Brad….. Fred & Diane Covan…. Denis Hyland & Wayne Larue Smith…

2/14…..Dennis Beaver & Bert Whitt….. Kate Regan & Ken Silverman …Beverly & Bob Arnold…..Melody Cooper & Dan Simpson…..Maj Johnson & Todd Klem … Anne & Dave Rein …Alison & Andy Weimer …..Anne Marie & Jack Flood….. Diane & Bud Hardestsy …..

2/15…. Please remember Larry Harvey & Alan Furguson….

If you are one of those unique Aquarians and the description above pertains to you in any way, please let me know. Also, if you are not on the Birthday & Anniversary Lists and want to be, please send me your month and day to kwlynda@bellsouth.net and I will add you to the list. Being on the lists has its privileges….I make sure of that! I can’t tell you how many times people tell me that I am the only person to remember their birthday year after year. It is a good feeling and so easy to reach out on someone’s special day! It is all about community building and caring for those we know and love.

Happy Birthday and Anniversary to everyone above mentioned!!!
Love,
Lynda