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Friday, May 18, 2018

MAY 18THRU THROUGH MAY 24 (ETC.), 2018 IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!

HAPPY MAY 18 BIRTHDAY TO…JUSTIN AHEARN… STEVE GURMIN….. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ….. LYLE & C MILLER.

ANNOUNCEMENT MADE OF WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE 2018-19 SEASON…. The Waterfront Playhouse was filled to the brim with Theater fans wondering what the Playhouse would be presenting next season….. Danny Weathers, outgoing Artistic Director turned the reigns over to incoming AD, Tom Thayer, who presented the season!!! The opening show in November will be CARMEN RODRIGUEZ & FRIENDS, IN CONCERT….. Dec. 11-Jan. 6, PETER & THE STARCATHCER…. Jan. 22-Feb. 9, A DOLLS HOUSE PART TWO…. Feb. 26, through March 23…. YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (MUSICAL)… April 10 thru April 27…. SEX WITH STRANGERS… May 15 through June 1…. RED SPEEDO!!! You will NOT want to miss a single show, so mark your calendars now and please get season tickets for what promises to be a brilliant Season at the Waterfront Playhouse!!!!

CAT ADOPTION FEES WAIVED THE MONTH OF MAY…. Come to the SPCA on Stock Island and adopt a kitten or cat for free…..only this month!!! 5230 College Rd.

**MINI REVIEW OF THE FAREWELL ROAST FOR DEPARTING DANNY WEATHERS ….ON MAY 7… This was quite a wonderful evening! A sell-out crowd was on hand to celebrate Danny Weathers at a Farewell Roast held in his honor! It was a wonderful evening planned and orchestrated by Vicki Roush, who did a magnificent job. Roasters were Jeff Johnson, David Black, Trish Manley, Laurie Breakwell, Carmen Rodriguez, Joy Hawkins, Gordon Ross, Michael Boyer, Annie Miners, Christopher Peterson, Bobby Nesbitt, and Me, Lynda Frechette! I was honored indeed, to be a part of this evening that Danny said was ‘The Best Night of His Life.!’ The event took place a Lateda, starting with a sit down dinner and then the Show. There was lots of laughter…shared memories….. gentle roasting….. and many tears….It was one of those special Key West evenings that all who were there will remember always and evermore. Danny will be deeply missed but we hope he will return to Key West time and time again. It will NOT be the same without him. He truly was responsible for the magical transformation of the Waterfront Playhouse making it into the very best professional theater in Florida.

PIANO FOR SALE….. A resident in Sugarloaf Shores is selling a vintage (1950) 9 ft. concert Grand BALDWIN Piano…. Series D111779…. Will sell, best offer….. If interested, contact Gail at 305-304-2248.

****PLEASE READ!!!!!!! FOOD FOR THOUGHT PROGRAM AT KW HIGH SCHOOL….Did you know that every day, 200 at risk students at KW High don’t go home hungry, thanks to this organization? Students receive a meal to either eat after school or to bring home for dinner. Hurricane Irma intensified the need for this program and has put an even greater demand on this after school food program. You are asked to help feel these needy students by either taking a day each month to donate sandwiches, pizza, roll ups or any food that is easy to pick up and go…. Or by making a $250 donation which would cover the food expense for the day. The food can be dropped off anytime from 9 am to 1:45 at the KW High School front office on Flagler. If you choose to make a $250 donation contribution to cover the cost of food for one day, you donation is tax deductible. A 501C3 letter is available for tax purposes and checks should be made to Key West High School. If you aren’t able to pay for an entire day, any food, financial support or help with food prep would be greatly appreciated. For more info on how you can help please contact Diana Damewood… diana_damewood@att.net or call her at 703-928-2705…. Or Nora Revelin revelinn@comcast.net … 786-247-8683. Any and all monetary donations are accepted….. You can also contact Gail Lima at 305-304-2248. Hard to believe that this affluent little town has such a need, isn’t it?

***‘THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE’ ON MAY 18,19,23,24,25,26….. This rip roaring comedy has 3 things folks LOVE about Key West….. An Elvis Impersonator….. Big Laughs…. And Drag Queens!!!! This show starts at 8 pm and stars the always superb, CHRISTOPHER PETERSON…. Along with Nate Janis, Phillip Cole White, Simone Bart, and John Reynolds….ALL fabulous!!!!! Co-directed by Danny Weathers and Annie Miners, with set design by Michael Boyer…. This is one NOT to miss!! Runs Wed. thru Sat. until May 26! Remember, that Fridays are discounted Date Nights…Get tix NOW at 305-294-5015 or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org!!!! Tell them I sent YOU!!!! Thanks!!!!

TERRI WHITE FANS…. PLEASE TAKE A LOOK!!! The marvelous Terri has several amazing you tube videos out. Please take time to check out this very powerful video that she created…. Go to http://youtu.be/ukAfDdUwDao. Long live the wonderful Terri White!!!!! Enjoy!!!!!

WINE TASTING AT THE ROOST, MAY 18…..4 TO 7 pm, at 508 Fleming St…. Rutherford Ranch and Scott Family Estates Wine Tasting….. $10 per person….Winemaker, Jay Turnipseed, is coming from CA to present these fab wines. You will be able to sample both red and white wines….will received a gift bag… a winemaker signing… enter to win raffles and prizes… a chance to win a signed magnum bottle. If you buy a bottle, your $10 will be refunded…and you will get a raffle ticket for a chance to win a signed magnum bottle. Owner Maria Renna Sharpe has established a very classy, sassy, popular night spot on Fleming St.

TROPIC CINEMA…. MAY 18-MAY 24…..Tully…. Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story…. Avengers: Infinity War…. Deadpool 2… Book Club….

TAVERN N TOWN…MAY 18 & 25, June 1…. BOBBY NESBITT performs from 5- 9 pm in the Lounge!

FREE DEMO AND LECTURE ON MAY 18… At The Studios at 6 pm….. 533 Eaton St. Lecture is about 20 years of Afro Roots!!!

THE REACH, MAY 18,25…6 pm.. Peter Diamond and Tim McAlpine entertain, at pool.

THE GARDENS HOTEL, MAY 18,25…..Michael Robinson is at the piano with Eric Haley doing vocals….. always a great evening with these talented guys! from 5-7pm.

CONCH REPBULIC SEAFOOD CO., MAY 18&25…. Mike Naughton at 1-5 pm….Tom Taylor from 6-10 pm!!!

BRIA ANSARA PERFORMS, MAY 18,19,25,26…. This gal with the golden voice entertains at Berlin’s at the A & B Lobster House, 7 to 10 pm.

KEY WEST THEATER, MAY 18….. Carbon Leaf & Katie Rose perform at 8 pm…. 512 Eaton St.

AT CASA MARINA….. MAY 18,25….. Rocky Valentine (Rock Solomon’s alter-ego) performs with Megan Clay…..Vocal swing jazz…. Poolside!

HOG’S BREATH, MAY 18&19….1 pm, Kenny & Cuda…5pm, Callie Tomblin… 10 pm, Dan Harvey.

KEY WEST OUTDOOR MOVIE, MAY 18…. At Bayview Park… 8 pm…. Bring the family and whomever to see free movie…. ‘CARS 3’….

SCHOONER WHARF, MAY 18&19… noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud… 7 to midnight, Happy Dog Band.

THE GREEN PARROT…. MAY 18,19,20….. Water Seed. 5:30,9… 11 pm….

SUMMER SALE AT GINGERBREAD SQUARE GALLERY….GOING ON NOW….. This is a special buying opportunity to acquire a John Kiraly Serigraph…..all offered at 50% off. Visit the website at www.GingerbreadSquare Gallery.com to view images. For more info call 305-296-8900.

LOUIS PETRONE’S NEW BOOK IS OUT!!!… A great gift! The book entitled, “IRMA & ME” is available to purchase online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and KoboBooks. It is Lou’s tale of how Hurricane Irma chased him to Pompano…then Atlanta and finally to Birmingham….the 12 days with the Thorntons and five other evacuees and three dogs!!! If you enjoy Louis’s daily blog…you will LOVE his new book!!

COMEDY AT BOTTLECAP ON MAY 18,24,24,31…..7:30-10 pm…..1128 Simonton St. Get tix at www.comedykeywest.com…. Every Thursday and Friday $10 in advance and $15 at the door….. TOP NOTCH comics will have you laughing your buns off. Local comics are first and headliners then perform and they are outstanding…. This is a real Key West Treasure! We love The Comedy Club at The Bottlecap, and we love Carolyn and Carmelo for making this happen in Key West!

LATEDA, MAY 18… 3 Sum at 8:30 pm in the Lounge..

SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, MAY 18 & 19…. Joal Rush at 5 pm…. Caffeine Carl at 9 pm.

GRUNTS ON MAY 18,25….. The Bubba System…. Featuring some of Key West’s most beloved musicians…. Including Pauly Waterson and even Coffee Butler now and again. 7:30-11:30 pm….. EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AT GRUNTS ON CAROLINE ST.

**ROCK SOLOMON BRINGS BACK JAZZ AGE RETROSPECTACULAR…JUNE 18….To find out more information about the Mystery Dinner with all details…. Call 305-570-3000 or go to www.mixdeity.com/2018_retrospectacular to reserve or for more information. Future dates for this fabulous evening are June 18 and July 16. VIP ticket includes a cocktail hour with one comp drink and bites plus a three course gourmet dinner, interactive mystery theatre and live music from the Jazz Age..There are also lower-priced Bar Seats available… Wear your best retro-Gatsby threads for a chance to win prizes in the best-dressed costume contest. These Mystery Dinner Nights are held at the wonderful FIRST FLIGHT RESTAURANT (formerly Kelly’s) on Whitehead St…First Flight was the original home of Pan American Airlines!!

COFFEE MILL DANCE STUDIO 35^TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW, MAY 18 & 19….. This annual Spring Dance Concert will feature all the students, faculty and pro dancers at the Coffee Mill…..Tix are $15 to $35 and are available at Tennessee Williams Box Office at 305-295-7676 or at www.keystix.com …. 7:30 pm, both eves. You will enjoy all forms of dance in this eclectic show….all ages…. It is always a special show!!!

TRUMAN SYMPOSIUM ON MAY 18 & 19…..AT 111 Front St….Speaker is Dr. Melvyn Leffler, prof of history at U of VA….will explore the origins of the Cold War. Other presenters are Clifton Truman Daniel, Timothy Riley Dr. Leopoldo Nuti, Randy Sowell…..Begins at 5:30 pm on the grounds of the Little White House with Leffler’s keynote address. On May 19, the day begins at 8:30 pm at Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton St. Topics will be the North Atlantic Treaty Org., the Truman Doctrine and the Iron Curtain and Key West’s Cold War connections. There will be a lunch at the Little White House. The events conclude with a VIP behind the scenes tour of the Museum. For tix go to www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.com or call 305-294-9911.

PATTY SMYTH & SCANDAL CONCERT , JUNE 1….. 8 pm at Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St….

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 Birthday!

PRAYER CHAIN…..Please continue to remember the following in your thoughts and prayers…Jim Hendrick….Frank Lima….Harry Schroeder…. the family of Donald Scott Lowe….Jacob Gelt Dekker…Bella Rettenwander……Chuck Newman…Diane Covan … …Mary Lynn & Donald Furth … Pat West…good friend, Michael ….Guy deBoer.. …Joe Dallas Sr….Jan Cernan …Terri Seargent …Helen Walker….Donna Stanton…Bill Welch … Charlie Allen …Judy Davis …Lee Garrison … Lou Ann Cymont… Shannon Farnsworth … Cheryl Walchli … Terri White…. Donna Barnett …John Padget…Karen Eckert.…Snake Collins …..Eric Nelson ….Gary Rivenson …Donna Stabile…..Todd Reifschneider ……Nauni Bailou… …Pat Waller …..Millie Chawlew….Brian Belanger …..Maggie & Mike Domski ……. Lee Knight … …Frank Gren … Maryann Reifschneider …Sherrey Welch …Marta White ….Walter Lepperd…Wally Stevens…. Sandy Abookire… … Peter Deksmith ….. …Bill Lodermeir… …George Kling …. …Richard and Betty Carraway ……Lottie Domski …Carey Moore ….Anne McKee … Ron Burns …..Teresa Lawson ……. Tony Martinez … Star Husky… Ron Maranian …Marec Yooree …Virgil Williams . … Pamella C. Bocdow. …Dee Dee Duecker … Karla Muir … Vincent Gregory …Tony Freese… Jennifer O’Lear …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.

PLEASE READ THIS ABOUT THE SOS FOUNDATION IN KEY WEST…. The SOS strives to end hunger and poverty in Monroe County…HOW? By assisting the working poor through food assistance. The people involved with this program are our real live angels on earth. They work diligently and give from the heart and their sole satisfaction is that the people they are serving are not going to bed hungry. Their mission is to lead the movement and nurture the belief that together we can improve the lives of Monroe County residents by ending hunger. To find out more contact Carmen Garcia at Carmen@sosmission.org. To help with funding please go to this link…. http://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTMxMTg=. God bless!!

FKSPCA HAS NEW 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. This will help the building fund of the new FKSPCA Shelter…..To complete and furnish the bldg., $700,000 more dollars are needed. You can engrave this brick with a permanent memory…honor a family member, someone special…or a beloved pet. You can order a brick online by going to www.orderabrick.com. You might have to put those in manually. Or you can call 305-294-4857.

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 19 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….Needs 50 mentors to work with dedicated students….If interested call Karla Quintana at 305-293-1546 or email her at karla.quintana@keysschools.com.

HEAD’S UP ON MYSTERY FEST…. I know it is a way off, June 22-24…. But it is time to start planning….. go to www.mysteryfestkeywest.com for information or call 305-587-9392.

JODYRAE AND MEGAN CAN ENTERTAIN FOR PRIVATE PARTIES!!!..Talented pianist/singer, Megan Constantine and vocalist extraordinaire, Jodyrae Campbell can be hired to play for private parties and events during the season! Book them for your holiday/Christmas parties now. They have their own equipment and would love to make a night at your home or your event extra special! They are also very reasonable. To contact them call 305-587-1499… or you can leave a message for Joyrae on Facebook or email her at jodyraecampbell@yahoo,com

ARTISTS WANTED FOR MALLORY SQUARE….Sunset Celebrations is seeking more artists to participate at this iconic event. For info, email jury@sunsetcelebration.org.

A PUN FOR YOU…A bacteria walked into a bar and the bartender said, “We don’t serve bacteria in this place.” The bacteria said….. ‘But I work here…. I’, staph.’

HAPPY MAY 19 BIRTHDAY TO…NOREEN COLLINS…. GERRI LOUISE GATES … SHIRREL RHOADES…. VANESS MCCAFFREY…. LEONARD STEVENS…. LOUISE HARDING…. FR. JERRY TURNER….. TINA PACE….. DON PINGSTON….

***“LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE,” MAY 19….. Run don’t walk to see this totally entertaining and delightful presentation at The Waterfront Playhouse….. 8 pm… This show is receiving RAVES by all who have seen it…. Call 305-294-5015…. Ask for offered discount….. Also go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for reservations.

HANDS ACROSS THE SAND, MAY 19…..An event to bring attention to off shore oil drilling and the need for renewable energy…. 11:30 pm at Smathers Beach access ramp just left of the new restrooms.

AFRO ROOTS CONCERT MAY 19…. At the Studios, 533 Eaton St… celebrating Caribbean and African music….

*ROCK SOLOMON AT HOT TIN ROOF, MAY 19,26… Rock entertains at this fine restaurant every Saturday….8 to 10 pm…. With James King III and guests including, Megan Clay Constantine, Tim McAlpine, Marty Stonely and more…. It fluctuates every week… it is darn great music to listen to while dining!

AT THE GARDENS, MAY 19,26….. Megan Clay Constantine at the piano from 5 to 7 pm.

AT CASA MARINA POOLSIDE, MAY 19,26…. Singer guitarist, Randy Stindt performs at 5 pm.

THE REACH POOLSIDE, MAY 19,26…. Rocky Valentine & James KingIII…. Vocal swing jazz!

LECTURE AT TROPIC FOREST & BOTANIC GARDEN, MAY 19….1:30 pm…. Soil Creation and remediation for the FLA Keys…. By Harry Crissy…. 5210 College Rd.

ISLE COOK, MAY 19,26….. Located on Whitehead St…. Cooking demos and wine pairings….. delicious time…. at 2 pm every Saturday.

LATEDA, MAY 19…. 3 Sum perform at 8:30 pm…!!!!! Randy Roberts at 9 pm in the Crystal Room.

TAVERN N TOWN, MAY 19,26….The fabulous Bobby Nesbitt entertains from 5-9 pm in the Lounge.

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD, MAY 19&26….Chris Thomas 1-5 pm… 6-10pm, Tony Baltimore.

GRUNTS, MAY 19…. The Bubba System…. from 7:30 to 11:30 pm.

GREEN PARROT…MAY 19…. Skank Saturday at 5:30. 9 and 11 pm.

NATIVE PLANT SALE, MAY 19….9 am to noon…. Sale at KW Tropical Forest & Botanic Garden….. Members get 15% discount….. At 1:30 pm….Harry Crissy will speak in the Chapel….topic is Soil Remediation in the Keys…. 5210 College Rd. on Stock Island. All invited.

BLUE HEAVEN, MAY 26….6:30 PM….It’s Skipper Kripitz and Chris Burchard and Rob DiStassi….. A wonderful trio!!!!

HOWIE MANDEL AT KW THEATER, MAY 26….. 512 Eaton St….6:30 and 9:30 pm shows….. See hilarious Judge of America’s Got Talent….

PRIDE FOLLIES, JUNE 2…. Tix on sale for this event at the KW Theater, 512 Eaton St. 8 pm…. Tix are $15,$20 and $30…. Get tix at www.keystix.com. Produced by the KW Business Guild… Ric Dery is the emcee.

HAPPY MAY 20 BIRTHDAY TO…DIANA BRADY RHOADES… JOE MCMURRAY… MONICA DENK…TONY ROBERTS…. RON CHMURA… (Please remember Fr. John Weigand and Tom Ratcliffe.) HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….. KELLY & MINGO CASTELLANOS.

OLD STONE COFFEE HOUSE, MAY 20…. It’s the wonderful Jose Rodriguez, back in town…entertaining from 9 am to 11 am… at The Coffee House next to the Old Stone Methodist Church at Eaton and Simonton Sts. A place for soulful sounds… good listening, learning and sharing..Jose plays with the band, Caribe!

AL ROMANO AT OCEAN GRILLE ON MAY 20,27…..1075 Duval Square…. Enjoy a great brunch at noon….and swoon, while listening to Al croon ….until 3 pm every Sunday!!

GRUNTS ON MAY 20,27…..Michelle Dravis performs from 7:30-10:30 pm.

TRIVIA NIGHT ON MAY 20,27…. At 6:30 pm at American Legion Post 28 at 5610 College Rd….

BLUE HEAVEN, MAY 20…..10:30 to 1:30 pm with Chris Thomas and Tony Baltimore.

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., MAY 20&27… Joal Rush 1-5 pm….Oren, from 5:30- to 9:30 pm.

SCHOONER WHARF, MAY 20 & 27… Michael McCloud, 12-5…Cayo Ritmo Trio 7-11pm.

SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, MAY 20… . Kristen McNamara at 5 pm….Marshall Morlock Band 9 pm.

LATEDA, MAY 20,27……Tea Dance at 4 pm…..3 SUM entertains at 8:30 pm till 11:30 pm…in the Lounge! …

HOG’S BREATH, MAY 20…. 1 pm, Dan Harvey Band….

TAVERN N TOWN MAY 20,27…. Rob DiStasi performs from 5 to 9 pm….

JAZZ AT THE GARDENS HOTEL…MAY 20…. 5:30-8 pm….. Performing will be Scott Marischen & Friends…. 526 Angela St. Divine!!!! ON MAY 27, , it will be TERRI WHITE and Friends…..

MINIMAL REGATTA ON MAY 27….at Schooner Wharf….Each 6 member team must build a boat seaworthy enough to stay afloat for the entire race course. Get entry forms at www.schoonerwharf.com.

FULL MOON EXPERIENCE, MAY 27…. 7 PM TO 1 AM…..at Higgs Beach….Experience the culture of the Keys thru dance, music, food and drink…….all welcome…. With live performances, dj’s and interactive fun…. Begins at 7 with yoga…. 8 moonrise celebration at 8 pm….8:45. Performances by the Junkanoos., fire dancers, and more. $10 fee to attend includes a reusable cup and one free drink provided by KW First Legal Rum Distillery. $1 from each admission will go to Reef Relief. On site food vendors and cash bar….fo tix go to www.evenbrite.com or call 305-791-4375.

THE SALTY ANGLER, MAY 27….. 1 pm…. Skipper, Rob DiStasi and Chris Burchard!!

HAPPY MAY 21 BIRTHDAY TO…WILLIAM WELCH… MAJ JOHNSON… MARTA WHITE … GENE KNUDSON… BILL VERGE… TIM SKOH… SETH HOLDEN…

KWAHS BINGO NIGHT, MAY 21…7 -9pm….Benefits KW Art & Historical Society.

MIXDEITY PRESENTS DIAL M MYSTERY DINNER… JUNE 18…..Rock Solomon invites you to this Retrospectaculer Event at First Flight Restaurant, 301 Whitehead St….. for a unique and special evening of murder and mayhem….. It is a two part costume event set in the 30’s….the Jazz Age….Cocktails and a 3 course dinner….with interactive mystery theater….6 pm….. for the dinner…. Get 50% off with coupon code KWPRESS ….when you go to www.mixdeity.com or call 305-570-3000. During the course of the eve, a murder takes place and is announced… all in attendance has a part to play, and as you intermingle with the guests, everyone plays his part and tried to discover Who Dunnit!!!! Prizes for Best Costume….

DUELING BARTENDERS ON MAY 20…. Every Monday at Aqua Nightclub…TOMMY LUNA & RIC DERY with special guest, LAURA RICHARDSON..….5:30 – 8 pm.

FIRST FLIGHT, MAY 21….. Lance Taylor performs noon to 3 pm.

TAVERN N TOWN, MAY 21,28…. Michael Thomas performs from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge!

LATEDA, MAY 21…… Ronnie Carruthers and pianist….. 8:30 pm.

SCHOONER WHARF, MAY 21….noon to 5, Raven Cooper… 6:30-11:30 pm, Last Mango Duo….

HOG’S BREATH, MAY 21… 1 PM, Zack Seemiller….5 pm, Dennis McGaunghey… 10 pm, Displace….

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., MAY 21,28 ..The Bahama Boys from 6-10 pm.

GRUNTS ON MAY 21…..The Love Maximum with Tory Mata and Ben Pegg…

SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, MAY 21….Kristen McNamara at 5 pm…. Blue Monday with CC and the Buzz at 9 pm.

HAPPY MAY 22 BIRTHDAY TO… DENA BADGEROW… JOANI SULLIVAN … TERRY LUZIUS … EVERETT HUDSON SMITH … LUKE WALLACE… GEORGE GUGLEOTTI … CAROL BURNS… RICK MACK… HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. LAURIE & KEVIN MCCHESNEY …. AND DENA & BOB BADGEROW…

GIRLS NIGHT OUT, MAY 22….Mary Lou Hoover is restarting this group she began so long ago….. The event will be at Royal Furniture at 3326 N. Roosevelt Blvd. in Searstown Center….5 to 7 pm…Cost is $10 and includes and open bar and comp appetizers….. and 1 ticket for the raffle. All Proceeds go to Take Stock in Children. RSVP to Mary Lou at mlhoover@mindspring.com. And don’t forget to vote for Mary Lou as City Commisioner!!!!!

VIRGILIO’S MAY 22… 9 PM, Skippo Kripitz, Raven Cooper, Megan Clay Constantine!!

LATEDA, MAY 22,29… The Spectrelles at 8:30 pm in the Lounge…. Christopher Peterson Show in the Crystal room at 9 pm.

FKSPCA AQUA IDOL, MAY 22,29,JUNE 5,12,17,24,JULY 3,10,17….. All proceeds benefit the FK SPCA….. 6:30-8 pm every Tuesday….. Contestants are Jodyrae Campbell, Mary Piszker, Annie Miners, John Reynolds, Meredith Pickett, Erin Finnegan, Sarah Perkins, Tim Dahms, Leila Garcia, Shawn Montgomery, Adam Sweitzer, and Jennifer Hughes…. Come and have fun and support your fave singers and the FKSPCA!!!!!

GRUNTS ON MAY 22,29…..Peter Diamond Jazz Trio with Mark Rose and Tim McAlpine…. 7:30-10:30 every Tuesday.

RUM ROW,MAY 22….At the Gates Hotel on Roosevelt Blvd….. It’s Chris Thomas entertaining from 4 to 7 pm.

SMOKIN TUNA SALOON…. MAY 22……Kristen McNamara at 5 pm….Marshall Morlock Band at 9 pm.

AMERICAN LEGION BINGO, MAY 22,29….. Every Tuesday…. 6:30 pm…. 5610 College Rd.

CONCH REPUBLIC, MAY 22….Rusty Lemmon from 6-10 pm.

SCHOONER WHARF, MAY 22…..Gary Hempsey at noon to 5 pm….Shanty Hounds Band from 7 to 11 pm.

TAVERN N TOWN, MAY 22,29,….. Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas perform from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge.

HOG’S BREATH, MAY 22,23,24…1 pm, Joel Nelson….5 pm, Dennis McGaunghey… 10pm, Displace.

WE BID ADIEU TO DANNY AND ALAN, MAY 29….. These two wonderful friends, who have held a very special and treasured place in our lives… are leaving Key West on May 29. It is an understatement to say that Key West will NOT be the same without them. They left big footprints on all of our hearts! I have one last request…. PLEASE CHANGE YOUR MINDS AND DECIDE TO STAY!!!!!!!

VIRGILIO’S MAY 29….. At 9 pm, it’s Skipper Kripitz with Raven Cooper and Megan Clay !!!!

LIBBY YORK FANS TAKE HEED…JUNE 19….Smooth Jazz singer, Libby York will be performing at WINTERS JAZZ CLUB at 465 N. McClurg Ct., Chicago, IL 60611…. Accompanied by Jeremy Kahn and Russ Phillips…. 2 sets, 7:30 and 9 pm. For tix call 312-344-1270 or go to www.wintersjazzclub.com.

HAPPY MAY 23 BIRTHDAY TO…BUCKY MONTGOMERY … CHRISTINE BASSETT … JOHN ANDOLA … JOYCE BURD … HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. ELLEN & BERNIE PETER.

AL ROMANO AT OCEAN GRILL, MAY 23,30…..1075 Duval St…. Al Romano will Croon at Noon while you Swoon…. from noon to 3 pm for brunch….Al is one of my former Aqua Idol winners for the Waterfront Playhouse and he is terrific! He will sing all your fave Sinatra, Elvis, Drifters and Rat Pack tunes! Skooby dooby do!!!!

DAVE BOOTLE AT MANGOES, MAY 23,24,25,26….Dance the night away from 9 to midnight, every Wed. thru Sat…..at this hot spot on Duval St.!!!! Every Wed. thru Sat. each week!!!! DAVE ROCKS!!!!

THE GARDENS HOTEL, MAY 23,30….James King III is at the piano from 5:30-7 pm.

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., MAY 23&30… Din Allen from 6-10 pm.….

SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, MAY 23…Kristen McNamara at 5 pm…..

SCHOONER WHARF, MAY 23… NOON TO 5 PM, Jeff Clark… 7-11p, Raven Cooper.

AT CASA MARINA, MAY 23,30…..Rock Solomon performs poolside at 5 pm.

TAVERN N TOWN, MAY 23&30…. Rob DiStasi entertains from 5 to 9 pm in the lounge.

THE GREEN PARROT, MAY 23….The Beatles Band with Jeff Clark, Chris Thomas, Tony Baltimore and Hiram Garzaro….5:30 and 9 pm.

LATEDA, MAY 23,30…. The Spectrelles at 8:30 pm.

GRUNTS ON MAY 23,30….. Eric Levy from 8 to 11 pm.

***“THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE” AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE, MAY 23-26 This roaring good comedy has three things folks love about Key West…. An Elvis Impersonator… BIG laughs…. And Drag Queens!!! This must see show is about an unemployed Elvis Impersonator with a pregnant wife living in the Fla Panhandle. Desperate for $$$$, he somehow gets coerced into filling in as a drag queen one night when one of the stars shows up drunk…. The guy turns out to be A ‘Natural’… and soon becomes a huge draw…. Directed by Danny Weathers (his last directorial job as Artistic Director of the Waterfront) with Annie Miners….. and starring the always Fabulous CHRISTOPHER PETERSON…. Along with Nate Janis, Phillip Cole White, Simone Elizabeth Bart, and John Reynolds….. Set design by Michael Boyer the marvelous….. costumes by Sushi, Christopher Peterson and Carmen Rodriguez…. Stage manager, Trish Manley! This show runs Wednesday through Saturday… until May 26 at 8 pm…Get tickets NOW!!, by going to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 305-294-5015!!!!

HELP SUPPORT OUR VETERANS, MAY 23……The William Weech Legion Post 168 in Bahama Village, will host a Happy Hour, 5:30-7:30 pm, at Aqua Side Bar at 504 Angela St…..The first 50 to show up will receive a FREE 3×5 American Flag. Also raffled off will be a 20 foot telescoping Flag Pole Set with quality American Flag….and other items will also be raffled. Prizes will be drawn every 30 minutes. Light Appetizers will be served ALL donations and proceeds will be used to help finish renovations of the Legion Hall. For more info call Dr. Nancy Moulton at 703-626-0600.

HAPPY MAY 24 BIRTHDAY TO…FRANCES CHMURA….. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO… GAIL & CRAIG HOLLENBACK….. AND….. SUSAN POWELL & RICHARD WHITE.

JIMMY OLSON AT THE GARDENS HOTEL….MAY 24,31…..Jimmy is at the piano from 5 to 7 pm….526 Angela St. All singers are invited to take a turn singing while Jimmy plays!!!

***”THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE” AT WATERFRONT, MAY 24,25,26…. You are guaranteed to love this show that opens at 8 pm on the Waterfront Playhouse Stage. Show runs through May 26….. Get tix NOW at 305-294-5015 or go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org. DO NOT MISS this hilarious show starring the always insanely fabulous, CHRISTOPHER PETERSON!!!! Ask for special discounted nights.

TAVERN N TOWN…. MAY 24,31…. Carmen Rodriguez and Michael Thomas entertain from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge..

FARMER’S MARKET MAY 24,31…. Every Thursday at Bayview Park from 9 am to 2 pm. Vendors galore!

AT CASA MARINA, MAY 24,31…. 5 PM at Poolside…. Peter Diamond and Tim McAlpine perform.

COMEDY AT THE BOTTLECAP…. MAY 24,25,31,…. At 1128 Simonton St. First class comics will delight you all night long….. tix are $15 at the door…. $10 online in advance. Showtime is 8 pm… doors open earlier…..Laugh the night away!

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., MAY 24&31…Rick Fusco from 6-10 pm…

LATEDA, MAY 24,31…. 3 Sum at 8:30 pm in the Lounge… Randy Roberts at 9 pm in the Crystal Room!!!

THE GREEN PARROT, MAY 24….Happy Dog at 5:30, 9 and 11 pm.

THE REACH RESORT, POOLSIDE, MAY 24,31…..Solo guitar & vocals from Rock Solomon.

GRUNTS ON MAY 24,31….The Shanty Hounds perform from 7:30-10:30 pm.

SMOKIN TUNA, MAY 24&25…Kristen McNamara at 5 pm…. Caffeine Carl at 9 pm.

SCHOONER WHARF, MAY 24…. Michael McCloud, noon to 5 pm…. Ray West Duo 7-11 pm.

AUTHOR TALK, MAY 31…. Writer, Solange Ritchie will discuss her book, ‘Firestorm’ at 6 pm at the KW Library, 700 Fleming St.

THANKFUL THURSDAY…..I am thankful for having had the pleasure of knowing Danny Weathers and Alan Melnick and calling them Friends…..they are leaving Key West for Palm Springs, CA….. they will be deeply missed, by everyone, especially the Theater Community in Key West….. I am thankful for the Waterfront Playhouse new wonderful Board Members…. Maria Renna Sharpe, Frank Menditch, Helen Walker, Wayne Larue Smith, Ellen Steininger, and Timothy Maloney! I am thankful for the wonderful visit we had with our dear daughter, Melissa, during the songwriter’s festival…. Even the rain couldn’t dampen our spirits!!!! And I am thankful that the sun came out at the most opportune times!!!! I am thankful for Christopher Elwell who is always so kind and generous to his friends. I am thankful that he is, once again, taking over the reins as President of the Waterfront Playhouse! I am also thankful for Jeffrey Johnson, Donna Stabile, Keith Dempster, Kris Pabian, and Kevin Melloncamp for their dedication to the Waterfront Playhouse. I am thankful that the talented Gayla Morgan visited Key West and we were able to celebrate her birthday! Last but not least, I am very grateful for two treasured and cherished friends, Noreen Collins and Dena Badgerow who will be celebrating their birthdays on May 19 and May 22, respectively! Thanks for so many wonderful memories… and we look forward to enjoying more in the years to come!!!!

LOVE TO YOU, AND REMEMBER….Believe in fresh starts and new beginnings!

Lynda

PS…..AND HERE’S MORE INFORMATION:

KEY WEST SEA TURTLE CLUB SEEKS VOLUNTEERS & MEMBERS….Nest surveying requires a 3 hour course to become certified. Call Denise at 305-928-0606 or Ralph at 305-304-0847.

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.

VOLUNTEERS NEED AT TENNESSEE WILLIAMS MUSEUM…. Needed are volunteers to welcome guests on Sunday afternoons from noon to 5 pm….at 513 Truman Ave…..For info call Dennis Beaver, curator at 305-294-3121.

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.

BUY CD FROM ‘A DOG STORY’…..Gayla Morgan and Eric Einberger are basking in the success of their play, A DOG STORY, and the cast album is out…and it is a delight! To buy, go to www.BroadwayRecords.com. Truly is…’one dog-gone great CD!!!!’

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 SEELS 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:…..Admission is FREE….Self-guided tours are available to locals and visitors at the Tennessee Williams Exhibit located at 513 Truman just off Duval. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm…Mon.-Sat. Many new items are on display, including memorabilia collected while the Exhibit was on loan to the Museo Nacional De Bellas Artes in Havana, Cuba…..Also on display is Williams’ 1932 Univ. of Mo. Yearbook, Savitar, in which one of his early poems is given a full page. Videos provide info about the life & work of the iconic author who made KW home for 34 years. For more info or to request a guided tour, go to twkw.org, phone DENNIS Beaver at 305-842-1606 or email exhibit@twkw.org.

HUGH’S VIEW AT THE STUDIOS…..Over $300,000 has been raised for this project… but more is needed to make this dream a reality! Make donations to TSKW and indicate your donation is specifically for HUGH’S VIEW, and send to Jeffrey Ware at 1400 Olivia St., KW, 33040. This is a separate fundraiser from any others at The Studio. The plan is to create a lovely Rooftop Garden atop the new Studios Bldg on Eaton St…..it will provide a marvelous panoramic view of Key West…and since La Concha shut its doors to us, it will be most welcome indeed. For more info, contact Jeffrey at jcwkeywest@comcast.net. For those who are wondering who Hugh is…. He was the most adorable father of Jeffrey, who left his mark in Key West….who loved it here, and who passed away, from this earthly home, but not from our hearts! Hoping to raise enough money to make Hugh’s View a reality…. And that we can all gather together, lift our glasses from atop the Garden, and toast to HUGH’S VIEW!!!!!

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 Himilayas… 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!!!

BACK BAR AND SIDE BAR AT AQUA…Open daily from 5 to 11 pm….great place to hang!!! In the back of the nightclub at 711 Duval. The new Side Bar is accessed on Angela St.

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!

GRIEF COUNSELING….Bereavement Meetings are available every Thursday at 7:15 pm at the Renewal Center at St. Mary’s. All needing bereavement support are invited….for more info call 305-294-1018. You are not alone.

 *** THE TAURUS PERSONALITY….APRIL 21 THROUGH MAY 21 ***

People know they can trust a Taurus, for they are reliable, faithful, practical, and people to turn to in a crisis. They can be counted on! Although they are steadfast, they are also very resistant to the idea of change. It makes them feel nervous…as if everything is going to collapse around them! Taureans always take a long time to get used to any major alterations in their life, and they they can feel dislocated by change. As a result, they tend to slip into routines that quickly become ruts, as they would rather know what each day will bring, even though it is boring or tedious…than risk getting upset when their regular schedule is disturbed.

Taureans take things slow….preferring to do things in their own time and in their own way, and often turn a deaf ear to anyone who may try to persuade them otherwise. They have tremendous determination and will power but this can turn into that stubborn streak that Taureans are famous for. Nothing will change their mind; people can go blue in the face trying to reason with them, but they just won’t listen!

Taureans do need their sense of self-worth and they associate their possessions as status symbols. The problem with this, is that they often become hemmed in by their possessions as they start to rule their lives. Letting go and simplifying is not an easy task for a Taurean!

The Taurus is the one least likely to lose their temper over trifles. They grit their teeth and give others the benefit of the doubt over and over again…until things go TOO far, and then they blow their top! This is a frightening experience for everyone around when this happens….so look out!

Family means the world to a Taurean and they devote lots of time to their nearest and dearest. They enjoy keeping up long standing traditions especially at the holidays. They are loyal, loving and steadfast, which endears them to anyone who likes to know that their affection won’t be tossed away. They make adoring friends and they usually have a select circle of very close friends that they have know for a long time rather than a wide range of acquaintances. It takes a Taurean quite some time to get to know people properly and others have to earn a Taurean’s trust…but once they’ve done that, the Taurean becomes the sort of pal who will stand by them through thick and thin. This love and affection sometimes turns into a tendency to be possessive however. The best signs for a Taurus are Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces.

In careers, the Taurean loves to work and are good solid members of any team…they get the job done. They may not do it very quickly as others but they keep at it and don’t cut corners. They are not interested in self-employment, but if they do decide to work for themselves they will try their hardest to make a go of it. They are attracted to work in finance, banking, and investments. Also, the beauty industry appeals to them as they are one of the best looking signs of the Zodiac, They make great models, masseurs, perfumiers. They love professions connected with nature, farming, gardening or floristry. Because many are blessed with lovely voices, they are drawn to the music industry and singing, particularly.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR TAUREAN FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS!!!!

4/21…..Melissa Frechette Lang…..Penny Leto…Sarah Goodwin …Rob Mone… Richard Duecker …(Please remember Ray Perdion….)

4/22…..Jacob Gelt Dekker…Caroline Taylor…..Jack Agnew……Reggie Jenkins…Beth Ranson … Rosemary Stout …Jeff Chesson …(Please remember Ted Watson.!!)

4/23…..Tony Konrath….Stephen Kitsakos….Guy de Boer….Linda Jurin Cruz…Greg Collins ….(Please remember Sam Stevens….)

4/24…….Elena Devers…Margaret Clerico…Elena Warner…Glenda Donovan

4/25…..Gordon Mackey…Sarah Dorrance…Richard Klitneck…Tom Murtha…Jonathan Traut…

4/26…..Megan Behmke…Marky Pierson…Kenne Tucker….Rosemary Enright…Camille Toler…Jeffrey Katz…Barbara Grob…Jack Hulligan…Jacquie Blatchford…

4/27….Marcia Lynn Faber……Steve Hatch….Tom Brinkman…Maria Protopsaltis…

4/28…Fran Decker…Rick Bodner…Gail Leder…Greg Hazel…Curt Lemon…Michael Hughes…

4/29…..Scott Fuhriman…Adam Sweitzer…Matt Hollis Hulsey… Diana Davis… Jonathan Stein…..

4/30…Debra Baum…Serge Gerass…Christopher Crespo ….Kathryn Lynn Price…Danny Carter

5/1…..Nancy Williams…Joe Regan…Chris Toler…Rob Halstead…Helen Edgington…Tina Garrett …John Morgan…

5/2….George diBraud……Jan Gebhart….Clare Carruthers-Fitzsimmons……Robin Mitchell…Brian Corbett…Basia Chaplin…Arthur Crocker!!!….(Please remember Ric Pinckeney…)

5/3…Toni Davis…Charlotte Clem…

5/4…Janice Stettner…Kay Fullen……Cindy Cobb…Ann Smith…Peter Strong…(Please remember Dennis Stevens….also, Lee Dodez, Betty Shields and Bill Mansfield.)

5/5…..Taylor Doebler…Patricia Bollinger …Stan Miles…(Please remember Robby Whitney today!)

5/6….…Lori Zychowski…Guy Ross…Jody Gross…Dimitri…(Please remember Jean Nowak….)

5/7…..Ginger King…..Skip Drezner…Christian Monzon……Maryann Stanky…Sr. Jeanne Snyder… Danny Stager…Charles Bradford…

5/8…..Carl Midson ….David Sloan…Charlie Lindberg…Pat Moore….Sean Hayes…Bob Prosser…

5/9…..Tony Staub…Ron Burd…. (Please remember Bill Haws.)

5/10…..Jan Schmidt…Alan Melnick…Glee Higgins….Vicki Gordon….Laura Chaneski….Tom Lower… Stephen Peranteau….

5/11…..Lynn Sherman…..Lance Harvey….Jane Gilbert….Michael Ingram …Lee Applebaum…Nancy Mraz.…George Dvorsky …Victor Perez…Tyler Luce

5/12…..Juan Pisani…..Joe Pizzo…..Shirley Block…..Jim Young….Susanne Woods….Chuck Gilmore…Bonnie Bobin … Gage Groetz…

5/13……Billy Cartledge…..Mark Hayda…Carrie Babich…John Nolte…Alan Teitelbaum…!!!!

5/14…..Melissa Evans Ingram …Roz Brackenbury….Cindy Lu Krisanda….Alan Wimer…Shaheem Larsen

5/15…..Gayla Morgan….Mandy Miles…..Troy Rohrbaugh…Dennis Deluga…Kristine McNealey…Andy McLendon… (Please remember Ruth Cottrell.)

5/16…..Sandy Walters…… Deb Hudson …Carolyn Daly …Bill Ryan Jr….(Please also remember Bob Ward and Marilyn Holderfield.)

5/17…..Susan Weekley…Martin White…Julie Paterson…Kenny Fradley …Eric Hench…

5/18…..Justin Ahearn …Steve Gurmin

5/19…..Noreen Collins…..Gerri Louise Gates…Shirrel Rhoades….Vanessa McCaffrey…Jean Fucillo …Fr. Jerry Turner …Don Pingston….Louise Harding…Len Stevens…Tina Pace…

5/20…..Joe McMurray….Diane Brady-Rhoades….Monica Denk……Ron Chmura….Tony Roberts….. (Please remember Andy Ashmore and Tom Ratcliffe.)

5/21…..William Welch….Maj Johnson…Bill Verge … Seth Holden …Gene Knudson … Marta White… Tim Skoh….!!!

HAPPY TAUREAN ANNIVERSARY TO…..

4/20…Julie & Eric Johnston…

4/22…..Kristen & Jim Ryan…..Marlene & Dean DeBrito…. (Please remember, Orchid & Earl Duncan!!!)

4/24…..Kat Klingerman & Jean Colton

4/26…..Katy & Mike Werner….Joan & Chuck Armbruster…Erika & Simon Butters….

4/28…Emmily Sue & Tyler Smith

4/30…Jackie & Monte Dillow..

5/2…Dave & Maryann Brangaccio

5/3…..Donna & Kevin Gallagher……Dean & Sandra Walters….Maria Zito & Simon Kaufman

5/5……Sharron Mondo & Skip Drezner…Louise & Joe Harding….(.Please remember Rosalie & Paul Zito.)

5/11…..Tom Lavender & Debbie Rothstein

5/13….Dolores & Bob Boff

5/14…..George Sanders & Shawn Curran

5/15 ….. Take time to remember Jerry & Frank Galeana!!!!

5/16…..Melissa & Ed Tausche

5/18…Lyle & C. Miller

5/20…..Kelly & Mingo Castellanos

If you are one of those stubbornly wonderful Taureans, and you read the personality and it pertains to you in any way, please let me know. Also, if you are receiving my blogs, but are not included in the Birthday/Anniversary Lists, and would like to be, please let me know by e-mailing your month & day of your birthday & anniversary to kwlynda@bellsouth.net. This whole thing is about community and reaching out to our friends near and far, who are celebrating their special days. You do not want to forget these special people who are too super to forget!!!!

Love to you…..Lynda

*** THE GEMINI PERSONALITY….MAY 22 THROUGH JUNE 21 ***

This is one of the liveliest, most vibrant signs of the zodiac. Geminis are mercurial, bright and terrific company. Better yet…they never seem to age. When they are older than dirt, they still look years younger than they really are. They also have a very youthful attitude….love keeping up with the latest trends and their insatiable curiosity keeps them interesting at all times! Geminis love the whole tech revolution as it opened up a whole new area of communicating. They are in heaven with all the new do dads on the net, cell phone apps, etc. Geminis love to keep in touch with people….e-mail and facebook had the Gemini in mind when they were invented. Geminis love to chat…whether online or just to a neighbor….or someone standing in the checkout line at the market…the Geminis is always ready to talk! They love a bit of gossip….and adore being ‘first with the latest news’. Geminis are very eloquent…born communicators….and they find it easy to express ideas. They do have a low boredom threshold and find it hard to concentrate on one thing for a long time unless they are completely enraptured by it.

Versatility is a Gemini’s middle name….as they can easily tackle most things. The Gemini’s emotions can dip up and down dramatically, and there are days when he may not want to talk to a soul…..but mostly there are the other days when they have to be physically yanked off the phone.

Geminis have a tendency to change their opinions often. Their ideas fluctuate according to the circumstances and the time of day. It is what makes a Gemini such an interesting person to have around. In love, Geminis are happiest dealing with ideas and not emotions, as they find it hard to express their feelings. They feel swamped by a partner who is very emotional….it embarrasses them, and this usually great communicator, can become tongue-tied. They can describe their emotions in an intelligent way, but it is another story when it comes to experiencing and living their feelings. Those who wear their hearts on their sleeves make a Gemini wince. There are big problems if a Gemini is in a relationship with a clinging vine….they are apt to do a disappearing act. A Gemini’s popularity is so high that people adore their sunny nature, their ready laugh and their fascinating conversation. A typical Gemini knows a little about an awful lot. They look for partners who are on the same intellectual level as they are…they are drawn to those who make them think. No matter how attractive someone might be physically, a Gemini won’t stay with them for long if they are boring, not bright, or do not have a sense of humor. The best signs for a Gemini are Libra, Leo, Aries and Gemini!!!

Geminis are ideal for any job in the media, communications industry, advertising and sales. They need to be in a job that keeps them busy with many variations…and if travel is involved, all the better. Self-employment is also attractive to them. As far as money is concerned, with a Gemini, it’s ‘now you see it…now you don’t.’ Geminis love to wheel and deal….they have such a great sales pitch, they could probably sell fish to penguins. They are excellent negotiators. They love impulse shopping and that can often get them in trouble! We love our Gemini Friends and Family Members!!!

HAPPY GEMINI BIRTHDAY TO….

5/22…..Dena Badgerow….George Gugleotti….Joanie Sullivan….Terry Luzius…Luke Wallace…Carol Burns…Rick Mack…Everett Hudson Smith …

5/23…..Bucky Montgomery…Christine Bassett….John Andola…Joyce Burd

5/24…Frances Chmura

5/25…..Heather Carruthers…Amy Rohrbaugh …Ron Maranian…Tony Laglia…Pamela Williams

5/26…Vince Taporowski…Alexander Baer…..Ralph Nackino…..Diane Colvan…..Despina Protopsaltis….

5/27….Bob Houlihan…Cole Stevens…

5/28…..Bonnie Piceu…..Jane Dawkins…..Ron Klug…

5/29…..Kay Behmke…Anne O’Shea…Fred Covan….Bill Bahlke….Dick Norford… (Please remember Nancy Holtkamp!)

5/30…..Kathleen Moody…Renay Regardie…David Perlman …Jeff Kucin …Shannon Lynch…(Please remember Mary Keller.)

5/31…..Ann Hampton-Callaway….Caroline Cash…Stan Morris…Kelly Summers….George Cooper…Nancy Stevens II

6/1…..Lora Wandras….Wish Washburn…Alan Robbins….(.Please remember Irene Warner.)

6/2…..David Case…Lee Anne Holland…Babs Wade…Carolyn Scott…Lynn Higgins…Tova Corman …Sean Yoder…

6/3….Maribell Maschal….Diane Hilton May…John Jurkowski…Robert “Hellin Bed” Moccia…Basil Markow …Brady Stevens

6/4…Belle Jampol…..Pete Hart…Lauren Domski…Ed Gutfreund….Rich Simone….Peter Protopsaltis ….

6/5….Trey Forsyth….Nancy 3 Hoffman……Rick Harty…Beryn Harty… Teddy Philput…Mike Stallard ….Tony Santora….…(.Please remember Jean Olson!)

6/6…..Bill Heller….John Stashenko…David Scott Meier

6/7…..Debra Dean…Jim Ryan…..Margaret Domanski…..Bobbie Pavlic….

6/8…..Betty Lightcap……Suzanne Washburn…Irene Eyer…John Zadkovich…. (Please remember Linda Greenberg.)

6/9…..Steve Panariello…Jennie Wolf…Kevin Kemner…Sue Segersten…(Pleaser remember Barbara Gilliam Jurecki.))

6/10…..Jiayin Shen (Jia Jia)…Becca Morse Whitten ….Ann Guth…..Tammie K. Sheaffer…Jill Cassell…Gary Novak…Marsha Domagalski…Don Michaud…(Please remember Fances Szyczypinski.)

6/11….Michael Landsell…..Matt Mcgrath….Katy Werner….Paul Berres…Jeanne Rogalski… (Please remember Bob Dixon!)

6/12….Shane Hall…..Sue Capanjola……Deborah Gray…..Greg Beaver…Jeanette Rhyner…(Please remember Eric Weinberger and Gail Leadbeter.)

6/13…..Bria Ansara….Mary Kay Lee Cottrill…Frank Wood…David J. Beam …..Lenny Rosignalli

6/14….Tom Cawley…..Malathi Chanrugar…Jeff Overby….Ingrid Sledz

6/15…..David Black….Marilyn Larkin…Wayne Larue Smith …Sue Clay Maloney….Sharman Wilson…Frank Nimesheim

6/16…..Judy Bramson….Stephen Kramer…Louise Hemel Ganley…Tina Sydenstricker

6/17…..Amy Ray…Melissa Petruszka…Beth Rooney…Norm Maltby…Bob Boff…..

6/18…Tom Kirdahy…..Kelly Stallard…..Judy Helm…(Please remember Michael Domski….)

6/19…..Keith Dempster….Anne Shaver…Meryl Berman…Richard Quint…..Jamison Gielilard…Maryann Reifschneider…Carolyn Johnston

6/20…Marilyn Van derVeen….Jane Gardner

6/21…..Craig Hollenback… ‘Charlie’ Mulligan…Peter Diamond…..Bob Williams… Caroline Stover-Sickman….

HAPPY GEMINI ANNIVERSARY TO….

5/22….Dena & Bob Badgerow….Rusty Hodgdon & Joyce Chilton… Laurie & Kevin McChesney!!!

5/23….Ellen & Bernie Peter

5/24…..Gail & Craig Hollenback….Susan Powell & Richard White

5/25…..Hy Conrad & Jeff Johnson…..Sara & Wally Clark…Mary Kay & Bob O’Meara

5/26…..Ruth Reiter & Dan Metzler…Kathy & Tony Laglia…..Wedding today of Nancy Stillwagon & Jon Stein…

5/27…..Pat West & Chip Allen…..and …..Kim & James Fisher

5/28…Rosemary & Donald Stout

5/29….Please remember Hans & Joani Dollhausen

5/30…John Smythe & Joanne Gavin

5/31…..Judy & Bob Rafanelli….…

6/1….. Joanna & Bob Brown…..

6/2…..(Please remember Wink & Fred Gasser.)

6/3…Sue Capanjola & Lee Applebaum

6/4…..Genevieve & John Isaksen

6/6…Mary Jane & Louis Syroney

6/7…(Please remember Nancy & Jim Nolan.)

6/8…..Mary Carlin & Bill Porter

6/9…..Shirley & Frank Piku……Clare & Bert Angermann

6/10…..Nancy & Virgil Williams

6/11…..Theresa & Scott Hoover…..Sue Forti & Bob Houlihan…. Brenda & Rick Bodner….

6/13…..Paul & Pam Vereb…..Nancy & Ed Swift

6/14….Larry & Sharon Rohrbaugh…..(Please remember Bob & Gladys Rybicki….)

6/15…..Mimi & Gary McDonald…..Lora & Bob Wandras

6/16…..Kathleen & Dick Moody…..Fiona Molloy & Walter Lepperd…Arlene & Ken Machor…

6/17…..Mary Lou Hoover & Charlie Waite

6/18…..Virginia & Donald Robbins….Bob & Jean Dostal….Doug & Carrie Helliesen

6/19…..Bounce & Karen ‘LaLa” Grant Margil…..Len & Helen Stevens….Mary Kay Lee & Bill Cottrill

6/20…..Allesandra & Franco Piacibello….Sandy & Chuck Abookire….Denise & Tom Rybicki…Liz & Ron Leonard….

6/21…..Rita Linder & Perry Arnold……Connie & Jeff Hurst…..(Please remember Gail & Franko Richmond!)

If you are one of those special Geminis, let me know if any of the above description applies to you in any way. If you receive this and find you are not on the list, and would like to be, please send me your birth month & day to kwlynda@bellsouth.net and I will include you….also your anniversary info if applies! If you are reading this, I urge you to reach out to those you know and remember them on their special days. It is a simple way to stay in touch with those in our community in a caring way. Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to All!!!

Much Love, Lynda