JUNE IS BUSTING OUT ALL OVER!!!!
Friday, June 1, 2018

JUNE IS BUSTING OUT ALL OVER!!!!

JUNE 1 THRU THROUGH JUNE 7 (ETC.), 2018 IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!

HAPPY JUNE 1BIRTHDAY TO…WISH WASHBURN….. ALAN ROBBINS… LORA WANDRAS … (Please remember Mary Irene Warner.) HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. JOANNA & BOB BROWN.

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!!!!

CASTS ANNOUNCED FOR PRODUCTIONS….The Waterfront Playhouse has held auditions and several shows have been cast. I am excited to announce the following.. … ‘PETER & THE STARCATCHER’ will star, Dillon Feldman, Arthur Crocker, Steve Miller, John McDonald, Susannah Wells, Trey Forsyth, Matt Hulsey, Ross Pipkin, Devante Mills, Bob Wood, Alan Gillespie, and John Reynolds. (Dec.11-Jan.6)…… ‘A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART TWO’…..Stars Joy Hawkins, Marybeth Graham, David Black and Jessica Miano Kruel… (Jan.22-Feb. 9)… ‘MEL BROOKS’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN’ ….stars Trey Forsyth, Alan Gillespie, Jeffrey Harwell, Belle Jampol, Kristen Michelle, John McDonald, Jack Agnew, Marjorie Paul Shook, Ross Pipkin, Matthias Maloff, Lauren Thompson, Carolyn Cooper, Devante Mills, and Dillon Feldman. (Feb. 26 thru March 23.) More announcements to come!!!!

TERI JOHNSTON FOR MAYOR!!!!!… How subtle am I? We want you ALL to know that my husband Bob, and I, are supporting TERI JOHNSTON FOR MAYOR OF KEY WEST! There are a lot of candidates….. but there is one that stands out from the rest….. and that is TERI! She was a wonderful KW Commissioner and we had always hoped that someday she would throw her hat in the ring and run for MAYOR! She is caring, thoughtful, intelligent, logical, calm under pressure, loves Key West and knows how to get things done! On August 28 there will be a chance to Vote for TERI JOHNSTON and I hope you will. TERI has YOUR BEST interests at heart. If you cannot be here to vote in person, please get an Absentee Ballot and vote from wherever you may be. I thank you for considering TERI JOHNSTON as Mayor of Key West!!!!!

DAVE BOOTLE AT MANGOES, JUNE 1 & 2… Dance from 9 to midnight with great music by heart throb, Dave Bootle!!!! Fri., Sat., Wed, and Thurs. every week!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO MICHAEL MARRERO!!! Formerly with the Key West Theater, Michael has been named Executive Director of The Tropic Cinema! Thanks to Matthew Helmerich, who returned to The Tropic on an interim basis…. He will be missed…. Happy retirement!!! Michael Marrero’s official start is July 1, 2018! Bravo!

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?

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!!!!!

TROPIC CINEMA…. JUNE 1-7….RBG (Ruth Bader Ginsberg)…..SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY …. BOOK CLUB….DEADPOOL 2…..

ESTATE SALE AT HOME OF DANNY WEATHERS JUNE 1 AND 2….. 9 am till Noon…. Wonderful items at 2808 Staples Ave….. a house full of marvelous household items .. Come and buy something to remind you always of the wonderful Danny Weathers and Alan Melnick!!!!

TAVERN N TOWN… JUNE 1 & 2…. BOBBY NESBITT performs from 5- 9 pm in the Lounge..

FIRM FUNDRAISER, JUNE 1….. 5 TO 8 PM AT Aqua SideBar…. 504 Angela St….ALL invited to attend… Please attend.

THE REACH, JUNE 1,8,15,22,29…6 pm.. Peter Diamond and Tim McAlpine entertain, at pool.

THE GARDENS HOTEL, JUNE1,6,8,20,27…..James King III , 5 to 7 pm…..

CONCH REPBULIC SEAFOOD CO., JUNE 1….1-5 pm….Tom Taylor….. Jeff Clark from 6-10 pm!!!

BRIA ANSARA PERFORMS, JUNE 1,2,8,9,15,16,22,23,29,30,…. This gal with the golden voice entertains at Berlin’s at the A & B Lobster House, 7 to 10 pm.

AT CASA MARINA….. JUNE1,8,15,22,29….. Rocky Valentine (Rock Solomon’s alter-ego) performs with Megan Clay…..Vocal swing jazz…. Poolside!

HOG’S BREATH, JUNE 1 & 2….1 pm, Kenny & Cuda…5pm, Holt McAdam… 10 pm, Tim Carter Band.

SCHOONER WHARF, JUNE 1… noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud… 7 to midnight, Raven Cooper Band.

THE GREEN PARROT…. JUNE 1 & 2….. Xperimento at 5:30….9 pm &… 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 JUNE1,7,8,14,15,21,22,28,29…..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, JUNE1,8,15,22,29… 3 Sum at 8:30 pm in the Lounge..

SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, JUNE 1…. Jason Lamson at 5 pm…. Caffeine Carl & Friends at 9 pm.

GRUNTS ON JUNE 1,8,15,22,29….. 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!!

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

VINO’S WINE SHOP, JUNE 8…. Wine taste with winemaker Brandon, 6 to 7:30 pm….810 Duval St. …Slo Down Wines…..

ADARE FRITZ….. I just heard the sad news that Adare Fritz passed away recently. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends….

FANTASY FEST POSTER CONTEST CALL TO ARTISTS… DEADLINE JUNE 1….Theme for 2018 is Games That We Play….Submit artwork for Poster….. Deadline is June 1 at 5:00 pm….

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….Bob Leiby….. Walter Lepperd… Fred Lima…..Nancy Lima …Frank Lima….Harry Schroeder ….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 …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 ……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 criminal’s best asset is his lie ability.

HAPPY JUNE 2 BIRTHDAY TO…LEE ANN HOLLAND…DAVID CASE…BABS WADE …CAROLYN SCOTT…LYNNE HIGGINS…TOVA CORMAN…SEAN YODER… HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. MELISSA & KIMBALL INGRAM

LITERARY WALKING TOUR, …… 10 am…. Meet at 700 Fleming St….. For more info call 305-293-9291.

*ROCK SOLOMON AT HOT TIN ROOF, JUNE 2,9,16,23,30… 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, JUNE2,9,16,23,30….. Megan Clay Constantine at the piano from 5 to 7 pm.

FISH FRY ON JUNE 2…..at The KW Lion’s Club…. 6 to 9 pm….2405 N. Roosevelt Blvd…. benefits Literacy Volunteers….of America….

AT CASA MARINA POOLSIDE, JUNE 2,9,16,23,30…. Singer guitarist, Randy Stindt performs at 5 pm.

THE REACH POOLSIDE, JUNE 9,16,23,30…. Rocky Valentine & James KingIII…. Vocal swing jazz!

LATEDA, JUNE 2,9,16…. 3 Sum perform at 8:30 pm…!!!!! Christopher Peterson at 9 pm in the Crystal Room.

TAVERN N TOWN, JUNE 2,9,16,23,30….The fabulous Bobby Nesbitt entertains from 5-9 pm in the Lounge.

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD, JUNE 2…. 1-5 pm, the Shanty Hounds….6-10 pm, Tony Baltimore.

SMOKIN TUNA, JUNE 2…Gary & Terry at 5 pm…..Caffeine Carl & Friends at 9 pm….

GRUNTS, JUNE 2,9,16,23,30…. The Bubba System…. from 7:30 to 11:30 pm.

***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 ALWAYS fabulous emcee.

SQUARE GROUPER, JUNE 2…..The Sott Marischen Harp Quartet with Skipper, Debbie Spring and Rusty Hecht at 7 pm in Cudjoe Key…. Upstairs….

KAYAKERS NEEDED TO HELP ‘SWIM AROUND KEY WEST’….JUNE 16…..Kayakers are needed to accompany swimmers around the Island…. Kayakers will receive $110 honorarium for participating plus an additional $50 for providing a kayak. For info or to register go to http://swimaroundkeywest.com/kayakers.

HAPPY JUNE 3 BIRTHDAY TO…DIANE MAY… MARIBELL MASCHAL…JOHN JURKOWSKI …ROBERT ‘HELLINBED’ MOCCIA ….BASEL MARKOW… BRADY STEVENS

… HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….. SUE CAPANJOLA & LEE APPLEBAUM…..

FREE ATTRACTIONS FOR LOCALS….. JUNE 3…..Show KW ID and tour the Custom House, the Lighthouse, Ft. E.Martello, Little White House, Tennessee Williams Museum, Tropic Forest on Stock Island, and all Historic Tours events like the Aquarium, Conch Train, Trolley tours, etc. All Day!

LAST TWO TIMES TO HEAR AL ROMANO AT OCEAN GRILL ON JUNE 3 & 10…..1075 Duval Square…. Enjoy a great brunch at noon….and swoon, while listening to Al croon ….until 3 pm on these two Sundays!!

GRUNTS ON JUNE 3,10,17,24…..Michelle Dravis performs from 7:30-10:30 pm.

GREEN PARROT, JUNE 3…. Bill Blue 5:30 pm, soundcheck…..

TRIVIA NIGHT ON JUNE 3,10,17,24…. At 6:30 pm at American Legion Post 28 at 5610 College Rd….

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., JUNE 3… Tom Taylor1-5 pm….The Shanty Hounds from 5:30- to 9:30 pm.

SCHOONER WHARF, JUNE 3… Michael McCloud, 12-5…Cayo Ritmo Trio 7-11pm.

SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, JUNE 3…Marshall Morlock Band at 9 pm.

LATEDA, JUNE 3,10,17,24……Tea Dance at 4 pm…..3 SUM entertains at 8:30 pm till 11:30 pm…in the Lounge! …

HOG’S BREATH, JUNE 3…. Noon pm, Gabe Wright….5 pm, Holt McAdam….. 10 pm, Tim Carter Band…

TAVERN N TOWN JUNE 3…. Rob DiStasi performs from 5 to 9 pm….

JAZZ AT THE GARDENS HOTEL…JUNE 3…. 5:30-8:00 526 Angela St. On this Night of Jazz will be Scott Marischen Quartet!!!! With Skipper Kripitz, Debbie Spring, and Rusty Hecht. JAZZ ON JUNE 10…. TERRI WHITE AND FRIENDS…. Be there!

MINIMAL REGATTA ON JUNE 3….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.

HAPPY JUNE 4 BIRTHDAY TO…BELLE JAMPOL… RICH SIMONE… LAUREN DOMSKI … PETE HART…ED GUTFREUND… HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. GENEVIEVE & JOHN ISAKSEN.

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 JUNE 4,11,18,25…. Every Monday at Aqua Nightclub…TOMMY LUNA & RIC DERY with special guest.….5:30 – 8 pm.

TAVERN N TOWN, JUNE 11,18,25…. Michael Thomas performs from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge!

LATEDA, JUNE 4,11,18,25…… Ronnie Lovely (Carruthers) and pianist….. 8:30 pm. Every Monday evening!!!!

SCHOONER WHARF, JUNE 4….noon to 5, Raven Cooper… 6:30-11:30 pm, Black & Skabuddah….

HOG’S BREATH, JUNE 4… 1 PM, Zack Seemiller….5 pm, John LeMere….10 pm, Holt McAdam….

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., JUNE 4,11,18,25 ..The Bahama Boys from 6-10 pm.

GRUNTS ON JUNE 4,11,18,25…..The Love Maximum with Tory Mata and Ben Pegg…

SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, JUNE…Andy Wescott at 5 pm….Blue Monday w. CC and the Buzz at 9 pm.

GREEN PARROT BINGO FOR THE STUDIOS, JUNE 4…..From 7 to 9 pm at Green Parrot….cars are $1… free jello shots….and celeb callers

HAPPY JUNE 5 BIRTHDAY TO…NANCY 3 HOFFMAN … TREY FORSYTH … RICK HARTY … BERYN HARTY… MIKE STALLARD… TEDDY PHILPUT …TONY SANTORA … (Please remember JEAN OLSON!!!)

VIRGILIO’S JUNE 5… 9 PM, Skippo Kripitz, Raven Cooper, Megan Clay Constantine!!

LIVE DRAWING COURSE….JUNE 5,12,19 AND EVERY TUESDAY….. 11 am to 2 pm, at Ft. East Martello on N. Roosevelt Blvd….. Taught by Annamarie Giordano…. All mediums and levels of ability are welcome. For info go to www.kwahs.org.

LATEDA, JUNE 5… The Spectrelles at 8:30 pm in the Lounge….Randy Roberts Show in the Crystal room at 9 pm.

FKSPCA AQUA IDOL, 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 JUNE 5,12,19,26…..Peter Diamond Jazz Trio with Mark Rose and Tim McAlpine…. 7:30-10:30 every Tuesday.

SMOKIN TUNA SALOON…. JUNE 5…Jim Pappas & Matt Hoggatt 6 pm….and Marshall Morlock Band at 9 pm.

AMERICAN LEGION BINGO, JUNE 5….. Every Tuesday…. 6:30 pm…. 5610 College Rd.

CONCH REPUBLIC, JUNE 5….The Highway 1 Band from 6-10 pm.

SCHOONER WHARF, JUNE 5…..Gary Hempsey at noon to 5 pm…Tom Taylor from 7 to 11 pm.

TAVERN N TOWN, JUNE 5,….. Carmen Rodriguez & Bobby Nesbitt 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge.

HOG’S BREATH, JUNE 5…1 pm, Joel Nelson….5 pm, Holt McAdam…

DANNY WEATHERS AND ALAN MELNICK LEAVE KW FOR PALM SPRINGS….. These two wonderful friends, who have held a very special and treasured place in our lives… left Key West on May 29. It is an understatement to say that Key West will NOT be the same without them. It certainly is a lot less colorful without them here!

VIRGILIO’S JUNE 5….. 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 https://www.wintersjazzclub.com/libby-york.

HAPPY JUNE 6 BIRTHDAY TO…JOHN STASHENKO … DAVID SCOTT MEIER… BILL HELLER…. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….. MARY JANE & LOU SYRONEY.

AL ROMANO AT OCEAN GRILL, JUNE 6,13,20,27…..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, JUNE 6-9….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, JUNE 6,8,20,27….James King III is at the piano from 5:30-7 pm.

MISS PRIDE CONTEST, JUNE 6…. 801 Duval St…. 7:30 pm….. show starts at 8 pm.

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., JUNE 6,13,20,27… Din Allen from 6-10 pm.….

SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, JUNE 6…Andy Wescott Band at 9pm…..

HOG’S BREATH, JUNE 6…. Noon, Joel Nelson… 5 pm, Tony Baltimore…. 10 pm, Holt McAdam…

SCHOONER WHARF, JUNE 6… NOON TO 5 PM, Frankendread… 7-11p, Raven Cooper.

AT CASA MARINA, JUNE 6,13,20,27…..Rock Solomon performs poolside at 5 pm.

TAVERN N TOWN, JUNE 6…. Rob DiStasi entertains from 5 to 9 pm in the lounge.

THE GREEN PARROT, JUNE 6….The Happy Dog at 5:30pm, Ukelele night at 8 pm.

LATEDA, JUNE 6,13,20,27…. The Spectrelles at 8:30 pm.

GRUNTS ON JUNE 6….. Eric Levy from 8 to 11 pm.

AUDITIONS-PRIDE PLAY….. JUNE 6 & 7….7 pm….Back Room at Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St…. Call 305-731-0581 for info.

WINE BINGO AT VINO’S, JUNE 13….7:30-9:30 pm…. $1 per card…. 5 games…. 810 Duval St. Host is Greg Daniels….benefits Bahama Village Music Program….

HAPPY JUNE 7 BIRTHDAY TO…DEBRA DEAN (We sure miss her and Patrick!)….JIM RYAN…(miss him too!)….BOBBIE PAVLIC…. MARGARET DOMANSKI…. (Let’s face it…. We miss ALL these June 7^th birthday honorees!)…. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY…. Please remember Nancy & Jim Nolan!!

STOCK ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL, JUNE 7-9…..stiff IS THE RUM-RUNNING SISTER SHIP OF THE kw Film Fest… at the Perry Hotel on Stock Island!!!! 7001 Shrimp Rd. Florida’s very own bad boy doc-maker Billy Corben will show a sneak peak of his latest project, ‘A Sunny day for Sha for best local film and Golden Stiffy for bdy People’ and will join hometown filmmaker and KWFF Director Quincy Perkins for the closing night awards party. Opening night, 6/7 will kick off with the new film ‘Damsel’ starring Robert Pattison, including a Q & A with the brother director team. Nights two and three 6/8 and 9 will feature 4 shorts programs by international and local filmmakers, one using Stock Island footage from the 1960’s sure to take you back! And join Billy, Quincy, filmmakers and film fans closing night poolside, when awards will be handed out for best comedy and documentary… the audience award, the Perry Student Award , The Silver Stiffy for best all around potential and the Corben Contraband selected by our co-host himself. All events start at 8 pm and go till we get the Heave Ho! For tix go to https://filmfreeway.com/KeyWestFilmFestivals /tickets.

JIMMY OLSON AT THE GARDENS HOTEL….JUNE 7,14,21,28…..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!!!

FREE WINE TASTING AT GARDENS HOTEL, JUNE 7…. 4 to 6 pm… 526 Angela St…. 10% off wine bottle purchases.

STOLI KEY WEST CLASSIC….JUNE 7… Championship semifinals…. Doors open at 5 pm… Aqua, 711 Duval St….

KEY WEST PRIDE READING, JUNE 7….. 7 to ?…. presented by the Fringe…. Doors open at 6:30 pm Key West theater, 512 Eaton St…. The Back Room.

TAVERN N TOWN…. JUNE 7…. Carmen Rodriguez and Bobby Nesbitt entertain from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge..

SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, JUNE 7….Caffeine Carl & the Buzz at 9 pm.

FARMER’S MARKET JUNE 7,14,21,28…. Every Thursday at Bayview Park from 9 am to 2 pm. Vendors galore!

AT CASA MARINA, JUNE 7,14,21,28…. 5 PM at Poolside…. Peter Diamond and Tim McAlpine perform.

COMEDY AT THE BOTTLECAP…. JUNE 7,8,14,15,21,22,28,29,…. 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., JUNE 7…Rusty Lemmon from 6-10 pm…

HOG’S BREATH, JUNE 7….. noon,Joel Nelson….. 5 pm, Holt McAdam….

LATEDA, JUNE 7…. The Spectrelles at 8:30 pm in the Lounge… Christopher Peterson at 9 pm in the Crystal Room!!!

THE GREEN PARROT, JUNE 7….Tony Baltimore & Wide Awake at 5:30, 9 and 11 pm.

THE REACH RESORT, POOLSIDE, JUNE 7…..Solo guitar & vocals from Rock Solomon.

GRUNTS ON JUNE 7….The Shanty Hounds perform from 7:30-10:30 pm.

SCHOONER WHARF, JUNE 7…. Michael McCloud, noon to 5 pm…. Cool Duo 7-11 pm.

MANGO MADNESS ON JUNE 7…. 6-8 pm at The Studios…. All members are welcome to bring in their art pieces for this show…. Perry Arnold will be serving his famous Mango Margaritas!

I AM THANKFUL ON THURSDAY…. Thankful for Kathy & Steve Russ and their gracious hospitality…..Thankful for Diane May…..For Pope Francis who is truly the working Church in Action always….. he continues to make our world a better place….. Special thanks for Maria and Rob Sharpe for their giving hearts and loving spirits.

LOVE TO YOU, AND REMEMBER…Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit… Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.

Lynda

PS…..AND HERE’S MORE INFORMATION:

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP WITH HOME REPAIRS…. Habitat for Humanisty seeks volunteers to aid with repairs in Bib Pine Key…. Shifts are Tues-Sat, 9 am to 4 pm….Anyone with any skill can help. Call Susan Kent at 305-294-9006.

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 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…..MaryCarlin & 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