IT’S JANUARY 1ST!!! BEEN A GOOD YEAR SO FAR!!!!
Wednesday, January 3, 2024

JANUARY 1, JAN 8., 2024…IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA ….
(AQUA IDOL BEGINS ANEW ON JAN. 15…SCROLL DOWN TO READ DETAILS!)

GREAT NEWS IS MEANT TO SHARE!!!  We started this New Year with a surprise visit from our son, ROB!!  On New Year’s Eve we were meeting our daughter Melissa at Azur restaurant for breakfast.  You can imagine our great surprise when we walked in and BOTH Melissa AND Rob were there!  He flew in from Chicago  the night before and somehow they were able to keep it a secret from us!  What a wonderful gift it was to end 2023 and start 2024 with our ‘kids’!!!!

Hoping you and yours all enjoyed a sublime Holiday Season…  Hope you got to enjoy all the DROPS around town…. we were all thrilled to hear about the fabulous Christopher Peterson  taking over for Queen Sushi in the Red Shoe Drop on Duval!  Hope you saw his interview with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen….on CNN!!!  It was priceless!
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AT THE MARRIOTT…JAN. 1.. Rob Distasi performs from 5 to 9 pm. 

KARI WOLF …. JAN 8…..Kari will be at Irish Kevin’s  at 10 pm.

THE GARDENS HOTEL MONDAY…JAN. 1. 8, 15,22,29….from 5 to 7 pm it’s Mary Spear entertaining ….526 Angela St. 

AT VIVA SALOON ON MONDAYS…..Entertainment every day… 6 to 9 pm….

SCHOONER WHARF…JAN. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29……Raven Cooper 12- 5 pm…Joe the Show, 6:30-11 pm.   

BRIA ANSARA PERFORMS  ON MONDAYS, TUES. & WED.  AT BOURBON ST. PUB from 8:30- 10:30 PM. 

FRIENDS OF THE KW LIBRARY SPEAKER SERIES….. Every Wed. at 6 pm….In the Palm Garden on Fleming St…. gates open at 5:30… JAN. 15…Jonathan Escoffey  speaks on new book, IF I SURVIVE. 700 Fleming St. 

MOVIE AT B’NAI ZION…750 United St…free movies at 7:30 pm….on JAN. 15… A SKY ABOVE A ROMAN GHETTO. 

GINGERBREAD GALLERY…JAN. 15… Presenting artist Michael Palmer…. Opening reception.

***LATEDA.. …. Performing in the Crystal Room at Lateda at 9 pm is … Randy Roberts LIVE! ….1125 Duval St.  To check on the  schedule go to the Lateda website.  Downstairs in the Lounge is the superb 3 SUM  who perform on Thursday thru Monday at 8:30 pm. And a new act on Tues. and Wed. at 8:30 pm.   

PLEASE NOTE… THE PRAYER CHAIN HAS BEEN RELOCATED TO THE ADDENDUM BELOW.   PLEASE REMEMBER ALL THOSE WHO NEED OUR PRAYERS MOST.  THANK YOU… SCROLL DOWN PLEASE. 

AQUA NIGHTCLUB….. Congratulations to the new owner of Aqua Nightclub, John and Michael Barrett.  We were all very sad to hear of the passing of former owner, Michael Ingram.  He was a wonderful man and will be missed. 

CHRISTOPHER PETERSON NOW A AQUA NIGHTCLUB!!! …..No doubt you have all heard that  The FAB Christopher is now at The Aqua plex Nightclub after having presented his FAMOUS EYECONS show at LaTeDa for some 20+ years!!!  Christopher will shine like the star he is wherever he goes!  We wish him great success!

STATE OF THE ART SOUND SYSTEM AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE…. Big thanks to KATE REGAN & KEN SILVERMAN for gifting the Playhouse with the BEST sound system in town…. and Big Thanks to MATHEW RAWLS FOR DOING THE INSTALLATION!!!!!

***A SPECIAL GIG TO SPREAD JOY AT POINCIANA GARDENS… SO glad that this wonderful Idea has taken off and is going strong.  I am still reaching out to singers, musicians and entertainers out there who may want to help in spreading cheer and joy to the residents of the Poinciana Gardens Assisted Care Housing at 1664 Dunlop in Key West.  On the Third floor of the Gardens, are Residents who are not very mobile. (Some are Anne McKee, Joanie Sullivan, and Joan Lord Papy!)  If you are interested in performing for approximately 45 minute to an hour during the 4 to 6 pm time slot, please contact Sandy Higgs at 305-797-6992 and please leave a message if she does not answer with your contact info.  Her email is higgswest@aol.com.  You can also contact Ed Swift’s office at 305-294-4142 and leave a message with Hope, Ed’s assistant. This is a paying job…. please let them know how much you charge per hour.  Note that the divine BOBBY NESBITT volunteers his time and talent every week and raves about how much fun it is and that it’s his favorite thing to do in town!!!!  God bless that BOBBY!!!!  Maybe you can help out once a week …maybe once per month….they are flexible… Let them know and also if you need access to a piano or not… or if you bring your own instrument, etc.   If you are interested or you know some persons who may be…. please let Sandy and or Ed know. 

ALL WRITERS OR ASPIRING WRITERS TAKE HEED… Maybe this is the year you will write your memoir…poetry…short story….essay..or maybe even the great American Novel !!!!!   You are invited to join the Writer’s Guild.  Meetings are the second and last Saturday of the month.. in JANUARY ON THE 13th and the 27th!!!! Meetings are in the rec room at Key West By the Sea at 2601 S. Roosevelt Blvd. from 10 am to 1 pm.  Enter by gate to the left of the flagpoles.  You will benefit from constructive criticism, help in publishing and social mingling with like-minded people of all ages.  For more info contact Joanna at 305-570-8239.

MY BLOG ALSO AT CONCHTV….  You can also go  to https://www.conchtv.com/author/lynda and get my blog anytime…. also the current birthday and anniversary lists…. and my picture too!!!   

ALSO….To contact me, direct all messages to kwlynda@bellsouth.net,  I am interested in all you may have to say.  Also, if you have any information that I could use in this blog, please send it to me and I will try to  include it next time. 

CHARITY BINGO AT GREEN PARROT…Monday at 7 pm… to benefit A WORTHY CAUSE…each and every week.

A PUN or LEXOPHILE FOR YOU….What did the grape say when it got crushed?  Nothing…it just let out a little wine.
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TUESDAY, JAN. 2, 2024
HAPPY JAN 2. BIRTHDAY TO….JUNE HUDSON….EVA LIMBERT…. STEVE SAGMAN … MARTHA BARNES …..MIRA NEGRON ….CHRIS REHM….NELSON FUENTES….. JIMMY SYDENSTRICKER…. (Please remember Diane Eliopoulis.)  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. MARGARET & KEN DOMANSKI…. AND… DAVID & IRENE EYER.
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RED BARN THEATRE…JAN. 2-13…Tues. thru Sat…. 8 pm… A TUNA CHRISTMAS…. See this hilarious show starring DAVID BLACK AND BRANDON BEACH who will wow you with their show, playing a zillion different characters!  Go to www.redbarntheatre.com or call 305-296-9911. You will have a great time!

SINGERS SOUGHT…The Keys Choral  is seeking singers for its spring season which begins rehearsal on JAN 2…. and ends with  a spring Concert on Friday, March 22.  No need to audition. For info contact Susie Trost at 843-222-2551 or Tim Peterson at 581-445-1709.  

AT THE MARRIOTT……JAN. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30…….. Carmen Rodriguez and James King 5-8pm.
 
LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB..GREAT entertainment from 5:00-11:00  Tues. thru Sat. only…821 Duval St. … 8 pm, Larry Baeder and Bluesday Tuesday.

VIRGILIOS AT 9PM….TUESDAY….Skipper and Company!!!!!

AT SCHOONER WHARF……JAN 2….Gary Hempsey, Noon to 5 pm!!!  6:30-11  Mike Nash……

COMEDY KEY WEST.. 218 Whitehead St…..Go to www.comedykeywest.com to get tix and see the monthly lineup…. Or call 305-985-7370.

THE GARDENS HOTEL TUESDAY…..JAN 2, 9 16,23, 30…… Gregory James….entertaining from 5 to 7 pm in the Atrium.  526 Angela St. 

KARI WOLF PERFORMS AT Irish Kevin’s at 10 pm. on Jan 9….

DAVID WILCOX:OLD TOWN NEW FOLK  CONCERT AT STUDIOS…JAN. 9…….7 PM AT Hugh’s View…..get tix at www.TSKW.org.  On Jan. 10…. WILCOX performs at 6 pm at Hugh’s View…. 

BEN HARRSION AT KEY WEST THEATER, JAN. 16, FEB. 9 & 28…Legendary Folk Singer….Ben Harrison,  will perform songs in the Back Stage Listening Room at KW Theater…512 Eaton St….7 pm…. $25 tix… will perform songs from all his many Musicals which highlight the distinct history of Key West and the people who life and have lived here.  Go to www.thekeywesttheater.com.

WONDERFUL OLD TOWN HOUSE FOR RENT….Available  January, March April, August and October….This home on Grinnell St.  is listed with a realty  but if interested you can also call Scott at 305-394-7060 for more details and info.
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WEDNESDAY, JAN 3,  2024

HAPPY JAN. 3 BIRTHDAY TO ….JEAN CARPER…..HOWARD LIVINGSTON…… MARK WHITESIDE…. DAVE HERZOG …. CAROL MONAGHAN ….MICHAEL BLUMENTHAL …. MARY BETH KOERWER….(Please remember Genevieve Isaksen and David Carper today.) 

LIBBY YORK PERFORMS JAN. 3 AT HUGH’S VIEW AT THE STUDIOS….5:30 pm…..Classy Libby York will entertain with her wonderful jazz numbers…songs from the Great American songbook…. Get tix at www.TSKW.org.  $40 non members and $30 members.  Libby’s new CD, DreamLand, was named among the Best of 2023 in Down Beat Magazine…. and it received RAVE reviews in the Jan. 2024 issue of NYC Jazz Record!  

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB….WEDNESDAYS…. AT 5:00-11:00 …Great Jazz and entertainment Tues. thru Sat. each night.  Carmen …Karen Hines from 5:30-7:30 pm… Carmen Rodriguez with Larry Smith at 8 pm….

TIBETAN MONKS ARE BACK… EVENT ON JAN. 3….6:30 PM…. Join the Drepung Gomang Monks for an eve of sacred sounds and a film of one Monk’s challenging retreat in the wilderness…..music with chants and horns…Feature film is ‘WANDERING…BUT NOT LOST….will follow with a Q and A.  Buy tix now at 305-434-0974.  AT Tropic Cinema… 416 Eaton St.

SCHOONER WHARF…..JAN. 3… Mike Nash from noon to 5 pm…Raven Cooper from 6:30 to 11 pm. 

SUNSET PIER… JAN. 3…..1-4 PM…. The marvelous Kari Wolf and Claire Finley take the stage!

 AT THE MARRIOTT ..JAN. 3………5 to 8 PM….  it’s Mike Emerson….

****DAVE BOOTLE AT MANGOES….WEDNESDAY THRU SATURDAY EVERY SINGLE WEEK…… Enjoy this marvelous entertainer… one of Key West’s true GEMS….. and dance the night away… You are SURE to have the best time ever!  9 pm…till Midnight. ….DON’T MISS!!!!!!…..Always a party with Dave!!!!! 

COMEDIAN DAVID NIHILL at KEY WEST THEATER, JAN. 10… 8 PM…GET TIX AT WWW.THEKEYWESTTHEATER.COM. 

“SINGIN IN THE RAIN” OPENS IN PREVIEW AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE!!  JAN. 24 …. This really BIG MUSICAL will be Fabulous with a capital F….an all star cast with Jordan Thomas Burnett… Jillian Todd… Riley Vogel and a cast of 18…directed by Tom Thayer with amazing sets by Michael Boyer.  I predict this show will be a huge sellout…so get tix NOW at 305-294-5015, or at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or at www.keystix.com.  8 pm….

THE KEY WEST LIBRARY….EVERY WEDNESDAY… Hosts a free movie each Wed. at 2 pm.  700 Fleming St.   Note that on Jan. 27 will be the BARBIE MOVIE…..

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL.. WEDNESDAYS….JAN 3, 10, 17, 24….The fab JIMMY OLSON IS BACK  till the end of February!!!!… entertains from 5 to 7 pm at The Gardens…

THE FRINGE PRESENTS….’FIVE LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE’….JAN. 10-20….Directed by Glenda Donovan…. stars Caroline Taylor, Diane May, Donna Stabile, Samantha Laskey, and Jessica Newman.  7 pm… Wed. thru Saturday. at the Key West Armory at 600 White St.  Get tix at www.keystix.comor call 305-295-7676.  
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THURSDAY, JAN 4, 2024

HAPPY JAN. 4 BIRTHDAY TO…KEITH LAPP…. CHRIS HIGGINS…. KIMBALL INGRAM …. CLIFF SAWYER …. PATRICIA NEYRA…. CLARENCE GLADYSZEWSKI.   
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FARMER’S MARKET… THURSDAYS……2 to 7 pm every Thursday….. … Produce, beverages, music, seafood, apparel, cheeses, gifts, art, books, etc…. fun…. 

JOE POSA IS JOAN RIVERS!!!!..  JAN. 4,5,6….AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE!!!! Joe as Joan will knock your sox off as she presents Joan Rivers in all her naughty glory!!!!  8 pm…Get tix NOW at 305-294-5015 or go to www.keystix.com or go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org.   

KEY WEST GARDEN CLUB ON JAN. 4…..Ethnobiologist, Mark Williams is speaker at the monthly meeting at 1:30 pm….1100 Atlantic Blvd… West Martello….FREE and open to the public.  Refreshments serve after in the Garden.

‘SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN’ GRAND OPENING ON THURSDAY, JAN. 25!!!!!  One of the truly great all-time Musicals…. live onstage at the Waterfront Playhouse! Directed by Tom Thayer…set design by Michael Boyer who has AMAZING SURPRISES IN STORE…. Stars…JORDAN THOMAS BURNETT…JILLIAN TODD… RILEY VOGEL…BELLE JAMPOL…KATHY RUSS… JOHN McDONALD… MATHIAS MALOFF… DOMINIC PAOLLILO… ZACH FRANCHINI… RAY WEST… JOHN SWAN… VICTORIA DAVIS… HANNAH MELLO… CASSIDY TIMMS…. COURTNEY SLEET… LACY HOBBS… BARBARA MUNDY… PHINEAS HASKELL AND CANON HASKELL.  You will NOT want to miss this super grand show…. Get tix now at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org…or at www.keystix.com… or at 305-294-5015.  THIS SHOW RUNS TUES THRU SAT. TILL FEB. 17!!!!

SCHOONER WHARF…JAN. 4…noon to 5 pm, Mike Nash….6:30-11 pm, Nick Brownell….

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB……..THURSDAY … Entertainment FROM 5- 11 PM  from Tues. thru Saturday…….!!!! Music at its best. 821 Duval St. 8 pm, Gloria West and the Gents.

KARI DALEY WOLF AT IRISH KEVIN’S JAN 4 AND 11……10:30 PM….. We love Kari!

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL EVERY THURSDAY….JAN. 4, 11, 18, 25…. Paul Warthen From 5 to 7 pm,…

 AT THE MARRIOTT JAN. 4,11,18,25…. Carmen Rodriguez performs with James King from 5-8 PM. 

JIAYIN SHEN & ERIC DYER, aka DUO KINETICA…JANUARY 18TH ONLY….. Concert at the Studios at 8 pm…This is sure to be fab.  If you may recall Jia Jia (Jiayin) thrilled us a few year’s back and she even played a sold out Salon at our home on Caroline St….it was divine and so is she and Eric is also!!!!  Get tix at www.TSKW.org.

AL ROMANO PERFORMS EVERY THURSDAY….AT The Celtic Conch Public House, 528 Front St…. formerly The Rum Barrell….. Al packs ’em in and sings his heart out….He truly is our Key West Frank Sinatra!!!!!  5 to 8 pm….New spot…. good food….Happy Hour from 5-7 pm.   

BACKYARD MUSIC WITH DEBRA & PATRICK… JAN. 25…. This is a special fundraiser for the Fringe Theater…. 6 pm at the gorgeous home of KATE MIANO……Get tix NOW and enjoy an Open Bar and delish hors d’oeuvres…and divine music by the BEST…. DEBRA & PATRICK!!!!  TIX ON SALE NOW!

DESIGNING EYES….. JAN. 25-28… at 600 White St…The Armory….Another Fringe fundraiser…..You will see unique and fab eyeglasses galore!!!!  Bring your Rx. An optical boutique….Authorized…. and a portion of your purchase goes to support the Fringe!  For more info go to www.fringetheater.org.  

BEREAVEMENT MEETINGS EVERY THURS…….If you are working through the grief process of losing someone dear, there is help for you.  Join this caring Support Group at 7:15 pm at the Klaus-Murphy Center at the Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea.  You are not alone….  God bless Velma Christian for her special ministry,_**

FOLLOW THE RABBIT BAR ….2023 Aqua Idol Finalist, Jordan Upchurch is a big part of Key West’s newest Speakeasy Bar, Follow the Rabbit working on PR.  It is a burlesque experience focusing on high end craft cocktails and a unique audience experience… Terrific performers but lots is ‘hush hush’, which adds to the mystique and allure…… makes for an intriguing evening for sure…OPEN THURS TO SATURDAY…. BUT CLOSED THIS WEEK….Tix are $49 per person and includes 2 drinks from Drink Me  Menu, bar snacks, and guaranteed seating for 2 hours plus Show!!!!  Get tix in advance at www.followtherabbitbar.com.   The secret venue is hidden in Old Town.  You get the password and address 24 hours prior to your visit.   All sounds rather exciting!

THANKFUL ON THURSDAY….I am grateful for many things and mostly for so many people who have touched my life in unique and special ways of late…. Thanks to….. Rob Frechette and Melissa Lang…..Vera Schiff…. Lyn Bensenkaboff….Jim Argoudelis & Dan Ward…..Rob O’Neal …. Cherry Schnepf….. Danny at Azur…..Kate Miano…..Richard Quint….Christopher Peterson ….. Amy Bondurant … Ed Gutfreund….Sue Frechette…..Sally Stevens and Rob Zadkovich……… Suzanne Washburn…… Suzanne Rentschler….Rosi Ware…. Dave Bootle ….Mary Lynne Price……. the Choir at St. Mary Star of the Sea…. Anne Stevens…….. Donna & Kevin Gallagher….Patty Altobello… Mark Buczak … Noreen Collins ……Patrick Hayes ….Michael McCabe …Bobby Nesbitt ….Susan & Stuart Kaufman……….Kate Regan & Ken Silverman …..Paul & Pam Vereb ….Jimmy Olson ……Ed and Amy Stevens…Destiny Montgomery  ….All those praying for those in need … ….Jessica Miano-Kruel  …..Bruce  Moore….Kristin LoGerfo and Peter Glicklich  …. Maggie McCollester ……..Sandy Higgs & Ed Swift. …..Dee & Tom Rybicki….. Claire Melter….Jerry Galeana … …Fran & Ron Chmura ….JT Thompson …..Amy Stevens  ….Penny Leto …Pat Creed Smith …… Johnny & Maribell Maschal ….Chris Elwell…..Fr. John Baker  …Cliff Gregoire…. …. Mike Benner ……  Jeffrey Ware……Nand Pandey ……Patrick New……….Michael Boyer … Marita Zito Kaufman….Carol Orzech…. Gary & Tom Groetz …and MOST of all my dearest husband BOB!!!!
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FRIDAY, JAN. 5, 2024….

HAPPY JAN. 5  BIRTHDAY TO….TRISH MANLEY….. MICHAEL MUNOZ…. KAREN RYAN …. BARABARA SCERBO…. KELLY SCHMOTZER…. (Please remember Millie Kapela.)….HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO KAREN & VINCE TAPOROWSKI!
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THE GARDENS HOTEL EVERY FRIDAY….Gregory James entertains .In the Atrium…. From 5 to 7 pm, …  526 Angela St. (could change weekly)   

SOLDIER RIDE JAN. 5 AND 6…..All encouraged to cheer on our wounded warriors… while they cycle thru the Fla Keys.  FRIDAY at 8:30 am….Ride begins in Key Largo and heads toward the various Keys ultimately ending in Key West…. on Jan.6

ONE NOBLE JOURNEY AT THE STUDIOS…JAN. 5, 8 PM…..Mike Wiley presents his fab one-man show…Get tix and read more at www.TSKW.org.  Wiley becomes Henry Box Brown…a slave on  his daring and fascinating journey to freedom! 

JERRY DOWNS PERFORMS ON JAN 12….. At 6-8 pm at The VFW on North Roosevelt…. Open to the public and good food too!

***TERRI WHITE PERFORMS ON FRIDAY AT PAPA PILAR’S RUM DISTILLERY… usually 4 to 7pm.  Located at the corner of Greene and Simonton Sts. AT 201 Simonton St.   Call 305-414-8754 to make sure Terri is there that night.

AT THE MARRIOTT …FRIDAY..JAN. 5….. Mike Emerson entertains from 5-9 pm. 

THE GARDENS HOTEL…. FRE., JAN 5, 12, 19, 26…. John Hobbins is at the piano from 5 to 7 pm.

SCHOONER WHARF…JAN. 5…..noon to 5 pm, Tony Baltimore…. 6:30-11 pm, Raven Cooper Trio.

IRISH KEVIN’S 10:30 PM….It’s the luminous KARI WOLF PERFORMING!!!!!

KEY WEST THEATER, JAN. 5…. Chuck Cannon performs at 512 Eaton St.  at 8 pm…get tix at www.thekeywesttjeater.com.  

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB…..FRIDAY……  LITTLE ROOM..5 to 11 PM…….  821 Duval St.    John Allicock at 5:30-7:30 pm…..Smooth jazz at this top night spot!

*VIVA SALOON.. FRIDAYS… SKIPPO and CO.!!!! 7 PM..  903 Duval St….
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SATURDAY, JAN. 6,  2024  (THREE KINGS DAY!!!)

HAPPY JAN. 6  BIRTHDAY TO…GINGER BONCEK….CYNDY LIVINGSTON……. HELEN HARRISON …..EMILY REUTHER ….JACK BEHMKE…. MINDY DUECKER….MICHAEL ROTH…. (Please remember…. Patrick Junior Winters… Ray Fogg Sr….Paul Hilson….. Norm Dobbs.)
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LITTLE ROOM ON SATURDAYS….. 5:00-11 PM pm….  Great Jazz GUARANTEED!!!!  821 Duval St.

FRIENDS OF KEY WEST LIBRARY BOOK SALE ON JAN. 6…10 AM TO 1 PM … at Palm Garden at 700 Fleming St.  Members can come by at 8:30 am.  

DROP OFF HAZARDOUS WASTE… JAN. 6… At Indigenous Park….8 am to Noon.  

WOUNDED WARRIORS on JAN. 6….  At 10:30 am these heroes leave the Boca Chica Naval Station and head to Bayview Park in Key West…Noon Welcome Ceremony at Bayview on Truman Ave.  12:45…. Community Ride from Bayview park at 2 pm…Public invited to ride along to historic military sites…. $20 donation requested. 

VIVA SALOON……… 8 -11 pm….Skipper Kripitz  and  Friends….   

DAR HE: THE STORY OF EMMETT TILL BY MIKE WILEY…. At the Studios at 8 pm….Riveting play with Wiley playing over 30 characters…..get tix at www.TSKW.org.  533 Eaton St.

AT THE MARRIOTT…SAT, JAN. 6, 13, 20, 27.. Larry Smith entertains from 5-9 pm. 

SCHOONER WHARF… JAN. 6…..noon to 5 pm, Nick Brownell…. Sam Carlson Band, 6:30-11 pm…

EPIPHANY SINGS LIVE AT AQUAPLEX….4 TO 6 PM….504 Angela St.

FLA KEYS REGGAE FEST…. JAN. 6…. Jamaica’s ‘Third World’ Reggae musicians will perform at East Martello Towers in Key West…. 2 pm….get tix at Evenbrite or call 305-304-1188.

THE GARDENS HOTEL…EVERY SATURDAY …..JAN. 6, 13, 20, 27….From 5 to 7 pm, Bobby Green entertains in the Atrium at The Gardens.  Always FREE to attend. 

TERRI WHITE AT BLUE HEAVEN…JAN. 13….. 6 TO 9 PM… with LARRY BAEDER….

BILL MELCHIOR PERFORMS AT THE AMERICAN LEGION JAN. 13 AND JAN. 27, 6 to 9 PM…by  the Golf Course on Stock Island!  Also on FEB. 10….AND 24.

BAYVIEW PARK SEAFOOD  FEST…. JAN. 13 AND 14…. $10 covers two days.  Jan. 13, 11 am to 7 pm….Jan. 14… 11 am to 5 pm…..
Go to  FloridaKeysSeafoodFestival.com for more information.
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SUNDAY, JAN. 7, 2024

HAPPY JAN. 7 BIRTHDAY TO…ANNE FISHER-WOOD…. LARA FOX… JODELL ROBERTS…. LISA ELENA MONDA…. JULES MOODLEY …. LARRY KETRON ….(Please remember….. Frank Gren….Adeline Turner…. Barbara Robinson.)
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BRIA ANSARA ENTERTAINS EVERY SUNDAY AT FOUR MARLINS AT THE REACH …. FROM 10 AM TO 2 PM!!!! 

IMPROMTU CONCERTS JAN 7…. First concert of the season is Amernet String Quartet…at St. Paul’s Church on Duval St.  4 pm….get tix at door…. or go to www.keywestimpromptu.org for info about subscriptions etc.  7. 

FREE ADMISSION ON JAN. 7…..for Locals with ID….Custom House…Tennessee Williams Museum…the Lighthouse…and Ft. East Martello. 

HISTORIC TOURS OF AMERICA…JAN. 7…..ALL  HTA Tours are FREE for Locals all day….

WILLIE T’S ON DUVAL…JAN 7…. 2:30-5:30 pm… It’s Kari Wolf entertaining. 

MANGOES AT 8-11 PM..JAN 7….Kari and Jack Wolf perform!!! 

SCHOONER WHARF…. JAN. 7…. noon to 5 pm…Chuck Knotty Duo…. 6:30-11 p,. Big Daddy Rich.

VIVA SALOON ON SUNDAYS……It’s  Marjorie Lee .. 8 TO 11 PM…. AT 903 Duval St. 

JAZZ IN THE GARDENS….JAN. 7…..5-7:30 pm…. Peter Diamond and Friends entertaining…..ALWAYS GREAT JAZZ  AT THE GARDENS HOTEL EVERY SUNDAY!!!!!  TERRI WHITE AT GARDENS ON JAN. 2`1…5 TO 7:30 PM.
 
AT THE MARRIOTT .. JAN 7….It’s Rob DiStasi in, from 5 to 9 pm…..

ARTISAN MARKET………Mini Market at VFW on Roosevelt Blvd.  Brunch, Bar, Lunch, Produce, Shopping, Local Art.  ETC… Bring your own bags! 

MANGOES DRUNKEN DRAG BRUNCH….ON SOME SUNDAYS…. Jimmy Harcup is the super duper HOST!!!!   Go to Mangoes Facebook Page or google to find out details, like dates, ticket cost, and times.  A fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon in Key West!!!  (This is not every week, so call Mangoes or go online to find out when, etc.) 

CHECK OUT THE WEBSITES OF THE VARIOUS CLUBS IN TOWN TO FIND OUT THEIR MUSIC SCHEDULES….. JUST GOOGLE OR CHECK OUT THE SCHEDULES PROVIDED BY THE KEY WEST CITIZEN AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS. 

PLEASE SEND ME ANYTHING YOU NEED TO BE PROMOTED….. AND … I will do my best to include in future blogs!  
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 LOVE TO YOU…. AND REMEMBER…….LIFE IS SWEET BECAUSE OF THE FRIENDS WE HAVE MADE…..
Lynda 

PS  I recommend double checking some of the venues to make sure the person you want to see is actually there the night you intend to go.  Schedules often are subject to change.
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THE ADDENDUM!!!!…..AND HERE’S MORE INFORMATION: 
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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 include prayers for……..Jean Fucillo ….Donna Barnett…..Michael Pelkey… Rick Worth…. Janet Pattillo and daughter Kathy and Family …..Fred and Judi Stevens …….. Julie Hanson ….Rosi Ware… Noreen Collins ….Lonnie Hensley …….Donna Gallagher …… Shanna Frechette….Jack Flood….Tanya Leto … Maggie McCollester…. ….Julia Davis…. Johnny Pollizi ……Bill Schmock ………Carey Moore ….Jo Gerenger  …. John Isaksen……….Maryann Barth …Bella Rettenwander  . … Cheryl Walchli …..Terri White ….…John Padget  …Marta White …. Anne McKee  …Dee Dee and Richard Duecker …….Jennifer O’Lear.. ….. Paul Politte….Pat West ……Ember Rouco…..J. S. Traut…. Chuck Selph. ….Anne Marie Adreani… for all those we have lost during this year and their surviving friends and families…. …..…All those dealing with Illness, loss, and despair… 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 of anyone who should be added to this list. 

IN MEMORIAM…..2023 was a year of great loss…. Let us remember the following whom we loved and lost during this past year….  Genevieve Isaksen….Robert Price….Bob Moats… Cameron Murray… Nancy Thiel…. Marilyn Larkin…Michael Ingram… Liz Moody… Nathan Hohman…Jim Pojman…Helene Greenberg…Ross Neagley… Doug Mayberry… Judy Trem… Raveh Underwood… Norm Maltby… Joanne Maltby…George Peranteau… Larraine Tacke… Larry Wood… Lynn Williams… Ron Klug…Tom Vetter… Tom Corcoran… Tom Hambright… John Seamon… Steve Ness… Robert Cardenas Sr. …Bruce York… Bob Gries… Barbara Robinson… Al Sachs … Lee Appelbaum…Carol Burns… Daniel Carper… Dennis Piscopink Sr …Kenneth Primer… Dick Moody… Joy Rodriguez… Diane Epiopoulis …Patricia Lee Herce… Garrett Hughes… Diane Jensen…. Rev. Steve Braddock …Diamond Dave Bevens … Ralph Morrow …Bryan Domagalski… Rachel Ligon…Arlene Rau Mitchell … Jimmy Buffett…Noni Sanchez…Tom Piezer… Flora Barrosa Rued… Sandra Groudle… Roosevelt Sands… Patricia Tufts… Bud Brewer… Richard Matson… Avis collins Robinson… Al McConagha… Marilyn Vander Veen… Ted Lesiak… Adele Tresten,,, Clark Worthington…Peggy Brown…Dawn de Boer… Jessica Trojanowski….. They were loved and will be missed.  

DID YOU KNOW…. that Advanced Urgent Care will be the First Urgent Care to offer MRI in the Marathon 13365 location…charge is $575 without contrast and $675 with contrast…no additional Radiology fees….(compare to $3,000 charge at Monroe County hospitals.  They are the only MRI site doing Breast MRI’s in Monroe County.  You must have an order from a Healthcare provider who MUST get the preauthorization.  For more info go to www.urgentcarefloridakeys.com or call 305-294-0011.     
*****WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES NEW 2023-24 SEASON…..  The 85th Anniversary Season will be another great one!  You will definitely want to become a Member….Shows will be… ROCKY HORROR SHOW Oct. 18 , ten shows….  LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS from Nov. 29 for 3 weeks…. JOE POSA AS JOAN RIVERS, Jan. 4,5,6…. SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN THE MUSICAL… Jan. 24…..MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, March 13-April 6…. TEN BLOCKS ON THE CAMINO REAL, March 17…. TRUNK MATERIAL on March 31….LOST IN YONKERS….. Great actors have already been cast!!!  Exciting stuff!!!!  

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS ANNOUNCES 2023-24 SEASON….  On April 19, Executive Managing Artistic Director, Matthew Rawls, presented the exciting new Season at the Theatre….The Encore shows are ‘The Book of Mormon’…The Motown Men…..’Little Women’ (Musical)…. Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock n Roll part 4…and Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo.  In addition, other announced shows are Stars of the NY City Ballet… Gladys Knight… Illusionist, Mike Super… Puppy Pals LIVE!…Drum Tao, One Night of Queen….Bobby in the Lobby…Paradise Big Band, The South FLA Symphony and More to Come.  If you are interested in becoming part of the Producer’s Circle please contact Matt at the theatre.

NEED A GOOD DENTIST?… I am here to give my dentist, DR. CARTER WEBER, a plug.  He has a brand spanking new state-of-the-art office that has recently opened at 1710 N. Roosevelt Blvd..  Phone is 305-294-9999.  Excellent (and handsome) Dentist…. top notch equipment…and a wonderful and welcoming staff ….Roni Hall…… Open Tuesday thru Friday from 7:30 AM to 3 PM…. Website is www.southernmostsmiles.com.

BIRTHDAY/LISTS….If you would like to be included in the Birthday and Anniversary Lists that I 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!!! 

MAJ JOHNSON TEACHES WATERCOLOR CLASSES…. once monthly at The Old Stone Church Coffeehouse.  She charges $20. per class and the profits go to charity.  For more info call or text her at 305-587-8455 or email her at maryanne.johnson@westcare.com.  Next class is April 28 I hear…call now. 

LONNIE HENSLEY STILL NEEDS YOUR PRAYERS AND SUPPORT…. Lonnie, ….operates the great Classic Car Automotive Shop on Stock Island….. suffered a severely fractured skull and multiple contusions on Feb. 12… injuries so severe he was airlifted to Jackson Memorial where he had a section of his skull removed and has been in a coma and a dreamlike state since then.  He is in a financial crisis and needs your help and support.  Google Lonnie Hensley gofundme to help.  Or if you would like to help directly, you can make checks payable to LAST KEY REALTY Att: Sharon Santry and mail or drop off at 825 Duval St. Key West, FL 33040.   Let us all rally around Lonnie….. He is now residing at his home on Stock Island.   He told Bob that hse mostly concerned with his poor eyesight right now.  You cansend cards and messages to him there or at his Shop at 5324 3rd Ave. Stock Island, FL 33040 and his staff will see that he gets your mail… or to the Santry’s address above.  Many continued Prayers are requested… and please do count your blessings.

SUPPORT SOS………Many Monroe County residents are living below the poverty line.  SOS (Star of the Sea) Kitchens have long been providing food for those in need.   Go to website at www.stmarykeywest.com or call 305-294-2772.

FRIENDS OF THE KW LIBRARY…Go to www.friendsofthekeywestlibrary.org to join or renew your membership.  (Thanks to Roberta, Nancy, Megan and all those who are so dedicated to this wonderful institution!)

THE BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY LISTS…….. Please let me know if you would like me to forward you these lists….. Simply send me a request at kwlynda@bellsouth.net and I will send you this month’s complete Personality Description plus all those I know who are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries during this special time of year!!!  Also, let me know if you want to be added to it .. You can also see it by going to https://www.conchtv.com/author/lynda… and then scroll down.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA KEYS…. Contact Kel Bedard at 305-809-4994 (office) or his cell at 985-791-4447…or email him at kel@cffk.org or the website at www.VolunteerKeys.com.  The FLA Keys Volunteer Center is at 300 Southard St., Suite 201, KW.

THE STUDIOS GATHERINGS AT HUGH’S VIEW….The Studios is sponsoring these GLOW eves.    Cash bar available.  For more info go to www.tskw.org.  The GLOW Hours are 6-8 pm on Mondays and Tues.  FREE with advance registration.  533 Eaton St. 

THE TROPIC CINEMA AT 416 EATON ST…. For info on movie schedules  go to http://www.tropiccinema.com.   Phone is 305-434-0974.  Go online to reserve your times.   
TROPIC CINEMA SEEKS VOLUNTEERS….. www.tropiccinema.com.  Training is provided.  ‘Payment’ is free movie passes and popcorn for each shift worked.  

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. 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR REEF RELIEF….For info call 305-294-3100. 

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.

BOB FRECHETTE=FABULOUS REALTOR IN TOWN!!!!…..Contact Bob at 305-304-2584!  Email him at rfrechette@bellsouth.net.  Honest, Loyal, Fair, and Adorable too!!!  He will have only have YOUR best interests at heart.   

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 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. Big Thanks to Dennis Beaver and Bert Whitt for their great efforts to make this Museum world class!

AQUANETTES PERFORM …SHOWS EVERY SINGLE NIGHT.  Aqua Nightclub at 711 Duval St. is the place to see the most fabulous Drag Queens….including  CHRISTOPHER PETERSON…..FAITH…INGA …. ELLE … JESSICA… BEATRIX …… MAYA…and  EPIPHANY!!!  Shows are  Monday and Tuesday at 9 pm….and from Wednesday thru Sunday, there are two shows…at 7 pm and 9 pm.  ..Reserve at www.aquakeywest.com.  Aqua is open from noon to 2 am nightly…. drink specials… full menu… lunch specials…… call 305-294-0555…   Also at Aqua…. there is the Back Bar, the Side Bar , the Outdoor Poke Bar and Grill, and each has its own personality!!!!!  

KW TROPICAL FOREST & BOTANIC GARDEN, NEEDS VOLUNTEERS….To volunteer please call 305-296-1504.  

HELP BELLA BEAT CANCER…. Bella is the beloved ‘stepdaughter’ of Skipper Kripitz.  He is reminding all generous people out there that thoughts, prayers, meditation and Funds are needed at this time.  If you want to contribute to Bella, there is a Go Fund Me page at https://gofund.me/6b02cbac.  Donations of any amount will help.  (Bella is the daughter of Kimb Rettenwander.)  Skipper thanks you profusely for your kindness and generosity.

801 CLUB…….Famous Drag Shows are at 801 Duval St… every night at 9 or 11 pm.  Book Online….. www.801.bar or call 305-923-9296.  The amazing and internationally known Sushi runs the show with amazing Drag Queens with names like Puddin’, Deja, Mulysa, Marilyn, Racquel, Kylie, Ma Evans, etc.

NEW ADDRESS FOR LA RUBIA KEY WEST….…OPEN…..Stephanie Hellstrom (THE Blonde!) is the owner of this  delightful shop…NOW AT 1121 DUVAL ST., right near LATEDA.  You can purchase hand woven Panama hats, handcrafted wearable accessories, and organic chocolates from Ecuador…. along with handbags, scarves, bamboo wraps, jewelry and more.   

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.  Kudo to John Padget for his years of dedication to this worthy cause.  He is an inspiration!

THE WILLIAM WELCH LEGACY….Though Bill is no longer with us,  his beloved sister, Sherrey Welch, is determined to keep Bill’s art and legacy alive through the new website, at www.williamwelchcollection.com.   Please forward this info to anyone who may be interested in Bill’s Artwork retrieved from Nantucket, Key West and France. 

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!