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LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE CONCH REPUBLIC!!!!!!
Friday, April 20, 2018


LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE CONCH REPUBLIC!!!!!!

APRIL 20 THRU THROUGH APRIL 26 (ETC.), 2018 IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!

HAPPY APRIL 20 BIRTHDAY TO…AMBASSADOR AMY LAURA BONDURANT…..ROBERT SPOTTSWOOD…FF QUEEN JANE ROHRSCHNEIDER… SHERI LOHR…BOB ESTY …. CHRISTY MACK….. (Please remember Mark Barauck and Marie Knox!!!) HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….. JULIE & ERIC JOHNSTON!!!

***HEAD’S UP ON MAY 7 FAREWELL ROAST FOR DEPARTING DANNY WEATHERS…. Tix are now on sale for this sure-to-be-memorable evening as the community gathers to Roast departing Waterfront Playhouse Artistic Director, DANNY WEATHERS…. May 7th at Lateda, 1125 Duval St. Emcee is VICKI ROUSH….To reserve your tickets, go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org. …. tix for Dinner & Show starting at 6 pm, $150 each…. Tix for only the Roast/Show, starting at 8 pm, are $50 . Dinner will be served in the Mezzanine….. Show in the Crystal Room. Vicki, along with some of Danny’s nearest and dearest, will be ‘roasting’ dear DANNY in their own special ways … all in good fun, for sure…hahahaha!!!! Limited tickets are being sold, so buy now!

RAISE THE ROOF’…NEW MINI AQUA IDOL, APRIL 24 AND MAY 1 ONLY….. Fantasy Fest Queen Destiny Montgomery has organized an Aqua Idol to help raise money for a new Roof for the VFW on Roosevelt Blvd….. Vocalists are Larry Blackburn, Val Hines, Bob Wood, Bill Melchior, Jessica Ann Larson, Jodyrae Campbell, Grace Osborn, James Copp, Stacy Ortiz, Jerry Hughes and Linda Cruz. Time is 6:30-8 pm…No eliminations …great entertainment…. Free to attend….. raising dollars for a good cause!!!! Help “Raise the Roof at the VFW!”

****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?

***CONCH REPUBLIC THE MUSICAL, APRIL 20,21…..The Fringe Theater presents the newest installation of this rollicking True (mostly) tale of the founding of the Conch Republic, our Homeland!!!! Presented at the Studios at 7 pm…. 533 Eaton St…. Directed by the lovely Rebecca Tomlinson and starring David Black, Billy Cartledge, Bernadette Restivo, Rhett Kalman and Matthias Maloff…. Megan Clay Constantine is at the piano…. Get tix at www.fringetheater.org or call 305-731-0581. Get ready for a rip roarin good time!!!! Also runs on April 24-28. Note that we saw this musical on opening night, April 19, and loved every single second of it! We have seen all the ‘Conch Republic’s’ since it originated, and we loved this version BEST! The cast is hilarious and brilliant…. And Rebecca did a fabulous job directing….. it is streamlined and fast paced, and perfectly cast! I am still laughing my buns off!!!! Bravo! Bravo!!! Get tickets NOW!!!!!!

TROPIC CINEMA…. APRIL 20-26….. Beirut…Ismael’s Ghost… A Quiet Place…..Isle of Dogs…..

CHUCK FOX AT AMERICAN LEGION ON APRIL 20 & 27….. 7 to 10 pm…. located on College Rd on Stock Island…. Chuck Fox is terrific!!!! And going to the American Legion is verrrrry interesting and fun!!!!

GLEE FUNDRAISER at AQUA SIDE BAR ON APRIL 20…..KW Green Living and Energy Educ. Is hosting this even at the Aqua Side Bar at 504 Angela St…. 5:30-8:30 pm. ALL invited to attend….

FREE CHESS LESSONS, APRIL 20, 21,23,24,25,27,28,30 …. This month…. Mon. thru Fri arom 5 to 8 pm…….held at Fredrick Douglas Gym at 111 Olivia St. Instructor is Brian Priester…On Saturdays, held at 1 to 4 pm.

CONCH REPUBLIC IND. OPENING CELEBRATION BREAKFAST, APRIL 20…9:30 to 11:30 pm at 2 Friends Patio, 512 Front St…. $20.

RAISING THE COLORS AT FT. ZACH, APRIL 20…. Free with park admission… Noon.

TAVERN N TOWN…APRIL 20,27…. Mike Emerson from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge!

THE GARDENS HOTEL, APRIL 20,27…..Michael Robinson is at the piano from 5 to 7 pm….

OUTDOOR MOVIE AT BAYVIE PARK…. APRIL 20….7 pm…. bring blankets and low backed chairs …….. good for the whole family… FREE!!

CONCH REPBULIC SEAFOOD CO., APRIL 20…. Mike Naughton at 1-5 pm…. Tom Taylor from 6-10 pm!!!

HOG’S BREATH, APRIL 20 & 21….1 pm, Kenny & Cuda…5pm, Cliff Cody… 10 pm, Highway 61 Band.

SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL 20… Kickoff party for Conch Republic Independence & Conch Shell blowing contest…… 7 pm….12 TO 5 PM, Michael McCloud… 7 to midnight, Cayo Ritmo Band

THE GREEN PARROT…. APRIL 20….Happy Dog at 5:30…YMBF Booty Band at 9 and 11 pm.

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!!

THE TENNESSEE WILLIAMS MUSEUM IS OPEN…….Located at 513 Truman Ave…Hours are 9:30 am to 4:30 pm every day…Admission is $7. Children under 6, and military are admitted Free. Check out the great new Museum Store. This Museum is now under the umbrella of the Art & Historical Society. Bravo Dennis Beaver and Bert Whitt for all your amazing efforts….

COMEDY AT BOTTLECAP ON APRIL 20,27…..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!

LATEDA, APRIL 20… 3 Sum at 8:30 pm in the Lounge…Christopher Peterson’s Eyecons show…. In the Crystal Room at 9 pm.

CLIMATE CHANGE LECTURE, APRIL 20…..Free talk by Natalia Duke & Allsison Higgins with the Climate Reality Project…. 6 pm at KW Community Sailing Center at 705 Palm Ave. talk will focus on climate change, its impacts, solutions and actions to be made.

SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, APRIL 20 & 21…Scotty Huff & Shawn Burns….5 pm…. At 9 pm, Caffeine Carl & Friends…

GRUNTS ON APRIL 20,27….. 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.

**RYAN WOJCIK SET TO STAR IN **KW BURLESQUE ‘HOT ISLAND NIGHTS: TROPICAL DELIGHTS’ APR. 20… Christa Hunt AKA TaTah du Jour is pulling out all the stops for this hot hot hot show!!! At The Key West Theater on April 20th at 8 pm…. 512 Eaton St….You will get to meet co-host, Chief Peach, the littlest Strong Man who will make you swoon with delight! Also starring some of the best ever Burlesque performers and featuring Jenna Beth, Lila Starlet, and Franki Markstone… singer, Jennica McCleary…. The Key West Dancers…. PLUS…. exciting new local talents like RYAN WOJCIK, recent Waterfront Playhouse Aqua Idol Finalist … (definitely HOT!)…. And NICK MAZZA, KW Burlesque’s newest ‘bad boy.’….. Doors open at 7 and show starts at 8 pm…. Get tix at www.thekeywesttheater.com or call 305-985-0433.

ART OPENING ON STOCK ISLAND, APRIL 20…..5 to 8 pm at 6810 Front St., Stock Island…. Local artists of the Lower Keys coming together for an end of the season show… Art by Jimmy and Karen Wray…. Stories by Craig Sasser… works by Lizzie DeVries…. And Pamela McLeod…. And Louis Wray and more…. Upstairs!

CONCH REPUBLIC INDEPENDENCE KICKOFF PARTY ON APRIL 20…..Party & Conch Shell blowing contest at 7 pm at Schooner Wharf Bar…..Cayo Ritmo band entertains…. Former Mayor, Dennis Wardlow will speak on his experiences that led to the secession ….Prizes for Conch Shell blowing in various categories… longest, loudest, most musical sound, etc. Sign up for contest…. Starts at 8 pm…. contest at 8:45 pm…..

DUVAL STREET PARADE, APRIL 27…. 7 pm…. A Conch Republic Event!

KEY WEST BUSINESS GUILD FUNDRAISER, APRIL 27…..5:30-8:30 AT Aqua Side Bar at 504 Angela St. All invited to attend…..

LEGALLY BLONDE JR.” AT KW THEATER, MAY 4,5,6….. The KW High School Drama Club are presenting this musical at the KW Theater at 512 Eaton St. Get tix at www.thekeywesttheater.com or call 305-985-0422.

**ROCK SOLOMON BRINGS BACK JAZZ AGE RETROSPECTACULAR….APRIL 23….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 April 19, May 14 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!! (SCROLL DOWN TO APRIL 23, TO READ ABOUT THIS NEXT MYSTERY DINNER EVENT!!also what is happening right afterward!!!! Special Fundraiser for Anita McKee!)

PAPIO KINETIC SCULPTURE PARADE…..There are events associated with these events which occur May 4-6. Read more about entering the parade and what all is happening at www.papiokineticparade.com.. Learn about updates on registration, workshops in building, the post parade party and concert and prizes.

GET TIX NOW FOR REMAINING WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE SHOW…Production #5….’THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA McBRIDE’…directed by Danny Weathers & Annie Miners…May 2-May 26…. A comedy with music!!!! The amazing Christopher Peterson stars! Go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 305-294-5015 for tix….Season Tix are on sale! You do NOT want to be disappointed.

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…the family & friends of Jon McIntosh….Frank Lima….Harry Schroeder…. the family of Jim Orzech….Jacob Gelt Dekker…Bella Rettenwander…..the Stashenko Family on the loss of their dear son …Chuck Newman…Diane Covan ……Bill Porter …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 Waclchli … Terri White…. Donna Barnett …John Padget…Karen Eckert.…Snake Collins …. Dan Collins …..Eric Nelson ….Gary Rivenson …Todd Reifschneider ……Nauni Bailou… Jodyrae Campbell …Pat Waller …..Millie Chawlew….Brian Belanger …..Maggie & Mike Domski ……Jacob Gelt Dekker ……. 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.

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 18 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.

THE RED BARN REMAINING SHOW.. April 20,21, “Cry It Out” …stars Zoe Hawkins-Wells… Erin McKenna, Amber Good McDonald and Michael Castellano…. Directed by Joy Hawkins. Go to www.redbarntheatre.com For more info call 305-296-9911. Thru May 5th!!!

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 extaordinaire, 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

A PUN FOR YOU…If attacked by a mob of clowns….. go for the juggler!!!!

 

HAPPY APRIL 21 BIRTHDAY TO…our dear daughter, MELISSA FRECHETTE LANG….. PENNY LETO … SARAH GOODWIN…. ROB MONE… RICHARD DUECKER!!!

AUDUBON MIGRATION BIRD WALK, APRIL 21….8 AM at Indigenous Park….FREE bird walk…. More than 175 species of birds have been recorded in the park as birds such as warblers, buntings, tanagers and hawks pass by in KW as they migrate from Cuba, the Caribbean, Central America etc. All levels invited. Bring binoculars, a hat and water. 1801 White St.

*ROCK SOLOMON AT HOT TIN ROOF, APRIL 21,28… Rock entertains at this fine restaurant every Saturday….8 to 10 pm…. With James King III and guests including, Megan Constantine, Tim McAlpine, Marty Stonely and more…. It fluctuates every week… but I hear it is darn great music to listen to while dining!

SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL 21….. McCloud at noon to 5pm…. Cayo Ritmo Band, 7 to midnight.

BEACH CLEANUP AT HIGGS BEACH….APRIL 21…. 9 to 11 am….Free entry….11 am to noon…. Recycled Beach Booty Beachcomber Hat Contest…. 1000 Atlantic.

CONCH REPUBLIC CRAFTS SHOW AND FOOD FEST, APRIL 28…. 10 am to 5 pm…. on Duval St. Free to attend.

CONCH REPUBLIC COMMUNITY UNITY CONCERT, APRIL 21….8 pm at KW Amphitheater at Truman Waterfront.

CONCH REPUBLIC DRAG RACE… APRIL 21….. 2 to 5 pm…starts at 801 and Bourbon St. Bar…. FREE entry…. Always a happening!

AAUW MEETING, APRIL 21…. The Assoc. of University Women will hold a lunch meeting at noon at the Perry Hotel at 7001 Shrimp Rd., on Stock Island. No reservations needed and all are invited and welcome.

ISLE COOK, APRIL 21,28…..218 Whitehead St…. 2 to 3:30 pm every Saturday … regional wine and food event….. go to www.islecookkeywest.com for info and details!

LATEDA, APRIL 21 & 28…. 3 Sum perform at 8:30 pm…!!!!! Christopher Peterson at 9 pm in the Crystal Room.

TAVERN N TOWN, APRIL 21,28….The fabulous Bobby Nesbitt entertains from 5-9 pm in the Lounge.

THE GREEN PARROT, APRIL 21….Robert Albury at 5:30 pm….. The Spam Allstars at 10 pm…. Free entry!

THE GARDENS HOTEL, APRIL 21,28…. Jimmy Olson is at the piano from 5 to 7 pm … and usually has some wonderful singers popping by too!!!

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD, APRIL 21 & 28….The Shanty Hounds, 1-5 pm… 6-10pm, Tony Baltimore.

GRUNTS, APRIL 21,28…. The Bubba System…. from 7:30 to 11:30 pm.

NATIVE PLANT SALE, APRIL 21…..At KW Tropical Forest & Botanic Garden….. sale is 9-12pm…. At 1:30 pm, Nursery Mgr. and Master Gardener, Susie Reutling will speak in the Nature Chapel….subject is Trials & Tribulations-Gardening in the FLA Keys. Located at 5210 College Rd on Stock Island.

SALUTE ON THE BEACH ON APRIL 21…. The Michelle Dravis Trio with Skipper Kripitz and Yvan Agbo…..5:30 pm…..

CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTMENT, APRIL 21 & 22… At Ft. Zach Taylor Park….10 am to 2 pm…..Part of Earth Day Celebrations!

**DUELING PIANOS ON APRIL 21…. At the Side Bar at Aqua Nightclub….on Angela St. 6:30 pm…. stars The dynamic duo of Gerianne & Eric!!!! Highly recommend!!!

KW THEATER PRESENTS EARTH DAY JAM WITH THAT HIPPIE BAND, APRIL 21….It is Gary Hempsey and his ‘band of Hippies’… At KW Theater, 512 Eaton St.

CONCH REPUBLID ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR, APRIL 21…..10 am to 6 pm, on Duval St., between Eaton and Greene Sts.

BLOODY BATTLE IN KW HARBOR, APRIL 28…. 6 pm at Mallory Square….. A Conch Republic Event!

ART IN THE GARDEN OPENS ON APRIL 28…..Public Reception is 4 to 6 pm at The KW Tropic Forest & Botanic Garden at 5210 College Rd. on Stock Island…. Sculptures by local artists will grace the natural beauty of this site…. Will remain in Garden until July 7 days a week from 10 am to 4 pm.

INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY, APRIL 28…. Stop in at Books & Books from 10 and to 6 pm…..and support our local bookstores in Key West.

NANCY DREW CONVENTION ON APRIL 28….at Books & Books, 533 Eaton St. 10 am to noon. Be a Nancy Drew Sleuth and also celebrate her birthday on this date!

PAPIO SCULPTURE & ART BIKE PARADE ON MAY 5… Heads up on this popular event presented by KW Art & Historical Society and Wonderdog Studios…. For complete list of activities go to www.papiokineticparade.com.

 

HAPPY APRIL 22 BIRTHDAY TO…JACOB GELT DEKKER ….CAROLINE TAYLOR … JACK AGNEW … BETH RANSON … JEFF CHESON … REGGIE JENKINS…. ROSEMARY STOUT…. (Please remember Ted Watson.) HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. KRISTEN & JIM RYAN…MARLENE & DEAN DI BRITO …. (Please remember Orchid & Earl Duncan!)

**WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE INVITES YOU TO FREE ANNOUNCEMENT PARTY ON APRIL 22… The Waterfront Playhouse will be announcing the upcoming 2018-19 Season, and we want YOU there so you can be FIRST to ‘be-in-the-know’!!!! Outgoing artistic director, Danny Weathers and incoming artistic director, Tom Thayer have put together another great season for this esteemed KW theater!!!! Stop by at 5 pm till about 6 as next season is unveiled publicly for the very first time! Have a sip of wine and some cheese and share in the excitement of it all!!!  FREE to attend!!!

OLD STONE COFFEE HOUSE, APRIL 22…. It’s the wonderful singer/songwriter, Dora Gholson 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..

ANIMAL FARM OPEN ON APRIL 22…..1 to 3 pm at 5501 College Rd….You will be amazed at this very special ‘only in Key West’ Animal Farm!!!

KEY WEST TURTLE MUSEUM, APRIL 22….11 am to 3 pm….All invited to tour the Turtle Museum at 200 Margaret St. at the Historic Seaport.

AL ROMANO AT OCEAN GRILLE ON APRIL 22,29…..1075 Duval Square…. Enjoy a great brunch while listening to Al croon …. Noon to 3 pm every Sunday!!!

JAZZ IN THE GARDENS HOTEL, APRIL 22…. From 5:30 – 8 pm, Scott Marischen quartet including Skippo, Joe Dallas, and Chris Burchard with Scott on harp! entertaining!!!! 526 Angela St. Treat yourself to an eve of wonderful musical entertainment….

HOT HAVANA NIGHT PARTY ON APRIL 22….. AT Turtle Kraals at 231 Margaret St…. Dance the night away to music by Miami’s Mojito Hot Salsa Band…. Enjoy a Cuban dance show and compete for an authentic Cuban treasure at the silent auction….. admission of $35 at the door includes a mojito, Cuban snack tray, and entry raffle for a Cuban made humidor plus other surprises….. benefit to support TREE institute’s projects in Cuba.

GRUNTS ON APRIL 22,29…..Michelle Dravis performs from 7:30-10:30 pm.

TRIVIA NIGHT ON APRIL 22…. At 6:30 pm at American Legion Post 28 at 5610 College Rd….

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., APRIL 22… Nick Norman 1-5 pm….The Shanty Hounds from 5:30- to 9:30 pm.

SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL 22… Michael McCloud, 12-5…… That Hippie Band 7 to 11 pm.

SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, APRIL 22… Kristin McNamara at 5 pm…. Marshall Morlock Band 9 pm.

LATEDA, APRIL 22,29……Tea Dance at 4 pm…..3 SUM entertains at 8:30 pm till 11:30 pm…in the Lounge! …

HOG’S BREATH, APRIL 22…. 1 pm, Robert Douglas…5 pm, Cliff Cody…. 10 pm, Highway 61 Band.

TAVERN N TOWN APRIL 22&29…. Rob DiStasi performs from 5 to 9 pm….

GREEN PARROT, APRIL 22….. Vinyl Record Fair at 2 pm…Bill Blue Soundcheck at 5:30 pm

RICK’S ON APRIL 22…. Royal Family election & investiture Party at 9 pm… 202 Duval…. Free entry.

AQUA MAIN STAGE SHOW, APRIL 22…. It’s Goddess Galore with a ‘Galore Encore’. Starring RIC DERY in his fab show…. 6:30 pm at 711 Duval St. $15 at the door.

BOONDOCKS ON APRIL 22 …. It’s Island Time Duo with Chuck Fox and David Herzog ….6 to 10 pm at Ramrod Key….. They make great music together!

***LAUREN THOMPSON STARS IN SHOW AT AQUA NIGHTCLUB… APRIL 29… A fab show starring talented and beautiful Lauren Thompson who was recently runner up in the Waterfront Playhouse Idol will be on April 29 at 6:30 pm. Lauren is planning this event as a benefit for Camp Bravo the theater camp for children that is presented at The Waterfront Playhouse every summer….. The money raised will go to help with scholarships for children from the Boys & Girls Clubs and Samuel’s House and other outreach programs. Joining Lauren in this extravaganza will be Ike Kanakanui, Chris Toler, Carolyn Cooper, Ryan Wojcik, and Denis Hyland!!! Get tix at the door…. Only $15. Open seating…. Get there early for a good seat!

DUVAL STREET ANNUAL BED RACES, APRIL 29…. Don’t miss this….. 2 pm at Bourbon and 801….. race down Duval…. Outrageously fabulous!!!!

REMARCABLE DANCE PROJECT, APRIL 29….. 4 pm at the Studios 533 Eaton St… An innovative dance program combining the talents of Dance Key West and MARC House members….. Inspirational and heartwarming…. Performances are amazing and it ends with a dance party you will not forget! Thanks to Kyla Piscopink and Dance Key West.

KEVIN NEALON AT KEY WEST THEATER, APRIL 29….Comedian from SNL will be performing at 312 Eaton St.

Art & WINE AUCTION ON APRIL 29…. Benefit for May Sands Montessori…. At Stone Soup Gallery, 802 white St….2 to 5 pm…over 100 works of art by students grade K-8… a delish selection of wines provided by 22 & Co. and yummy appetizers by Layla Barr. Tix at the door $20….all invited to attend. Your support is crucial.

 

HAPPY APRIL 23 BIRTHDAY TO…TONY KONRATH…. STEPHEN KITSAKOS … GUY DE BOER …. LINDA CRUZ … GREG COLLINS….. (Please remember Sam Stevens.)

MIXDEITY PRESENTS DIAL M MYSTERY DINNER…. APRIL 23…..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…. Stay after for Part 2 of this unique evening….(described next!!)

PART 2 OF EVENING…HELP ANITA MCGEE….If you cannot make the Mystery Dinner Party…. Come by later, about 8:30 pm, for a FREE Swing Dance Party with Rock and a Live Band… It will be a benefit for Anita McGee, long time KW resident who, after 30 years, is being evicted from the home she has been living in!!! Swing on over, have fun for a good cause!!!! 301 Whitehead St….. Upstairs on the Balcony!

PLAYS OUT LOUD, APRIL 23….. 6:30 pm…. sponsored by Fringe…..at Key West Women’s Club…. 319 Duval St….. Scenes from ‘Inherit the Wind’ will be read. Come to read or just listen…. Free to attend…. No pressure….. Download a copy of the script on your tablet or bring a printed copy with you.

DUELING BARTENDERS ON APRIL 23,39…. Every Monday at Aqua Nighclub…. It’s Tommy Luna and Ric Dery and a guest singing bartender….. 5:30-8 Heather Mae Potter will be there on APRIL 23 along with TOMMY LUNA & RIC DERY..….( LAURA RICHARDSON ON APRIL 30!!!! )

BLOODY MARY BRUNCH ON APRIL 23…. 10 am to 2 pm at Blue Macaw, 804 Whitehead St…. A Conch Republic event!

BARKS & BREWS BLOCK PARTY, APRIL 23…. Mary Ellen’s Bar at 420 Appelrouth Ln…. 2 to 6 pm…. $5.

4 NIGHTS OF JUSTICE AT TROPIC CINEMA…. 1ST NIGHT, APRIL 23…. 6th year… presented by the Michael Dively Justice & Diversity Endowment at the Community foundation….. Begins at 6 pm with Champagne Reception…. Film, ‘Whose Streets’ starts at 6:30 pm….. This film is about the death of an unarmed teen by police in 2014 in Ferguson, MO….Dialog with filmmaker and audience after…. Cost: $18 non members and $15 members…. Or 4 films on four Monday for $40. Get this deal only at Tropic Box office.

WORLD PREMIER AT KEY WEST THEATER, APRIL 23….. Conch Republic’s Admiral Finbar is featured in documentary, ‘Old Man & the Sea: Return to Cuba’…..it explores Finbar’s seafaring life and his return to Havana for the first time in 50 years. 4 pm and 9 pm…. at 512 Eaton St…..Both screenings include a pre-reception and a Q & A with Admiral Finbar and director, Matt Dean after the film is shown. For more info and tickets go to www.mattdeanfilmstore.com.

BILL MELCHIOR AT OCEAN GRILL, APRIL 23,30….. Bill performs from to 9 pm through April…..Ocean Grill is located on Duval Square….formerly Square One.

TAVERN N TOWN, APRIL 23,30…. Michael Thomas performs from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge!

SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL 23….noon to 5, Raven Cooper… 6:30-11:30 pm, Last Mango Duo.….

HOG’S BREATH, APRIL 23… 1 PM, Zack Seemiller….5 pm, Josh Gallagher..….10pm, Dan Harvey.

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., APRIL 23,30 ..The Bahama Boys from 6-10 pm.

GRUNTS ON APRIL 23,30…..The Love Maximum with Tory Mata and Ben Pegg…

SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, APRIL 23…. Scot Kirby at 5 pm… Blue Monday with CC and the Buzz at 9 pm.

CALL FOR CANDIDATES, APRIL 23….Hometown KW has scheduled a call for candidates forum for 5 pm…..at Salute on the Beach, 1000 Atlantic….

 

HAPPY APRIL 24 BIRTHDAY TO…ELENA DEVERS… ELENA WARNER …. MARGARET CLERICO …GLENDA DONOVAN…. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…… KAT KLINGERMAN & JEAN COLTON…

**‘RAISE THE ROOF’ FOR THE VFW….AQUA IDOL. APRIL 24,& MAY 1 ONLY…. Your help is needed….. FF Queen and former Aqua Idol Finalist for the Waterfront Playhouse, DESTINY MONTGOMERY, is hosting a 4 week mini Idol…. (started April 10)….Great singers will sing their hearts out for the VFW, whose roof was compromised during hurricane Irma… 6:30- 8 pm……. Free to attend, but please bring $$$$ to tip your fave vocalists!!!! Singers are Bob Wood, Bill Melchior, Grace Osborn, Larry Blackburn, Val Hines, Jessica Ann Larson, Jodyrae Campbell, Stacy Ortiz, Jerry Hughes, Linda Cruz and James Copp.

CRY IT OUT’ AT RED BARN, APRIL 24,25,26…..Directed by Joy Hawkins, this play stars Amber McDonald, Michael Castellano, Zoe Hawkins Wells, and Erin McKenna…. 8 pm ….This is a clever, smart and funny pay about motherhood, friendship, life and love….. Opening Night reception afterward at Bagatelle Restaurant…on Duval St. Get tix now at 305-296-9911 or go to www.redbarntheatre.com. Show runs thu May 5.

THE GARDENS HOTEL, APRIL 24….Military Muster & Cocktail Party, 6 to 8 pm at 526 Angela St…. $10.

PARTICIPANTS CAPTAINS MTG. AT SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL 24…. Mandatory meeting for participants of the Great Sea Battle….. 9 pm.

LATEDA, APRIL 24… The Spectrelles at 8:30 pm in the Lounge….Christopher Peterson’s Eyecons Show in the Crystal room at 9 pm.

*FIONA MOLLOY AT KW BITE, APRIL 24…..Fiona is fab… plain and simple…. She is an internationally known singer and performs from 7:30-10:30 every Tuesday. She is also a former Aqua Idol Winner for the Waterfront Playhouse! Terry Wetmore is there too…. And you never know who is going to show up with an Ugly Stick! Formerly PT’s Late Night on Caroline St.

GRUNTS ON APRIL 24…..Peter Diamond Jazz Trio with Mark Rose and Tim McAlpine…. 7:30-10:30 every Tuesday.

SMOKIN TUNA SALOON…. APRIL 24… Scot Kirby at 5 pm…. Marshall Morlock Band at 9 pm.

AMERICAN LEGION BINGO, APRIL 24….. Every Tuesday…. 6:30 pm…. 5610 College Rd.

SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL 24…Gary Hempsey at noon to 5….Tom Taylor from 7:00-11 pm.…

TAVERN N TOWN, APRIL 24,….. Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas perform from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge.

HOG’S BREATH, APRIL 24,25,26…1 pm, Joel Nelson….5 pm, Josh Gallagher… 10pm, Dan Harvey.

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO, APRIL 24…. Black & Skabuddah from 6-10 pm.

VIRGILIO’S ON APRIL 24…..9 pm, it’s The Raven Cooper Trio, with Raven, Skipper Kripitz and Megan Clay Constantine…..

 

HAPPY APRIL 25 BIRTHDAY TO…TOM MURTHA … GORDON MACKEY … SARAH DORRANCE … RICHARD KLITNECK … JONATHAN SCOTT TRAUT …

AL ROMANO AT OCEAN GRILL, APRIL 25…..1075 Duval St…. Crooner, Al Romano entertains from noon to 3 pm for brunch….Al is one of my former Aqua Idol winners for the Waterfront Playhouse! He will sing all your fave Sinatra, Elvis, Drifters and Rat Pack tunes! Skooby dooby do!!!!

DAVE BOOTLE AT MANGOES, APRIL 25,26,27,28… 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!!!!

SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, APRIL 25…Scot Kirby at 5 pm… 9 pm, TBA

THE PORCH, APRIL 25…. Conch Spirit Pinewood Derby…. 4 to 9 pm at 429 Caroline St….. $10 includes car kit.

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., APRIL 25….6-10 pm, Nick Norman…

GREEN PARROT, APRIL 25… The Andy Wescott Band at 5:30, 9 and 11 pm.

SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL 25…Noon to 5 pm, Jeff Clark….7-11 pm…Raven Cooper.

TAVERN N TOWN, APRIL 25…. Rob DiStasi entertains from 5 to 9 pm in the lounge.

LATEDA, APRIL 25…. The Spectrelles at 8:30 pm.

THE GARDENS HOTEL, APRIL 25…. James King III is at the piano from 5 to 7 pm.

GRUNTS ON APRIL 25….. Eric Levy from 8 to 11 pm.

KINKY BOOTS” AT TENN. WMS, APRIL 25 & 26…..This is a super marvelous musical that you will love! 8 pm at Tennessee Williams theatre… get tix at www.keystix.com.

***“THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE” AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE, MAY 2 .. 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 through May 26 at 8 pm….. On May 2 there will be a grand opening night party sponsored by Mary Lynne Price, Kris Pabian and Donna Stabile…. Food catered by The Bagatelle Restaurant!!!! Get tickets NOW!!, by going to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 305-294-5015!!!!

HEAD’S UP ON KEY WEST SONGWRITER’S FESTIVAL…STARTS MAY 9-MAY 13…. Hundreds of singer/songwriters come to Key West from Nashville and all over the world for this amazing event! Free concerts in just about every saloon in town…. Some wonderful paid events…. Main spot for touching base is Smokin Tuna Saloon. For list of events, and complete schedule go to www.keywestfilmfestival.com.

 

HAPPY APRIL 26 BIRTHDAY TO…MEGAN BEHMKE … MARKY PIERSON …BARB GROB … CAMILLE RUSSO TOLER … KENNE TUCKER … ROSEMARY ENRIGHT … JACQUI BLATCHFORD … JEFFREY KATZ …. JACK HULLIGAN….. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO …. ERIKA & SIMON BUTTERS…… KATEY & MIKE WERNER… JOAN & CHUCK ARMBRUSTER … DAVE PERLMAN & TREY GERRALD!!!

BO’S FISHWAGON, APRIL 26….. 6 to 9 pm each Thurs…..The Magnolia Band performs a unique blend of Cajun, country and bluegrass…. Led my Maggie Mniz with Steve Gibson on the mandolin and Chuck Sherman on pedal steel….. Located at Caroline & William Sts. At the historic seaport!

WORLD’S LONGEST PARADE PRE PARTY, APRIL 26…. 6 to 7:30 pm…..At Southernmost House Hotel, 1400 Duval St.

WORLD’S LONGEST PARADE, APRIL 26…. 8 pm starts at Southernmost House Hotel and goes down Duval St….. Free to watch!!!

AFTER PARADE PARTY, APRIL 26… AT Schooner Wharf Bar at 202 William St.

TAVERN N TOWN…. APRIL 26…. Carmen Rodriguez and Michael Thomas entertain from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge!

FARMER’S MARKET APRIL 26…. Every Thursday at Bayview Park from 9 am to 2 pm. Vendors galore!

COMEDY AT THE BOTTLECAP…. APRIL 26,27,…. 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!

GREEN PARROT, APRIL 26…. Patrick & the Swayzees at 5:30…. Happy Dog at 9 pm and 11 pm.

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., APRIL 26 …Rick Fusco from 6-10 pm…

LATEDA, APRIL 26…. 3 Sum at 8:30 pm in the Lounge… Randy Roberts at 9 pm in the Crystal Room!!!

THE GARDENS HOTEL, APRIL 26…. Megan Constantine from 5 to 7 pm…..

GRUNTS ON APRIL 26….The Shanty Hounds perform from 7:30-10:30 pm.

SMOKIN TUNA, APRIL 26,27,28… 5 PM, Scot Kirby…9 pm, Caffeine Carl & the Buzz or Friends….

SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL 26…Michael McCloud, noon to 5… Last Mangoes Band from 7 to 11 pm.

**‘CONCH REPUBLIC THE MUSICAL’… OPENED APRIL 19 AT 7 PM…. The Fringe presents this musical at The Studios…runs April 19-21 and April 24-28. 533 Eaton St…. Directed by Rebecca Tomlinson… and starring, DAVID BLACK, BILLY CARTLEDGE, RHETT KALMAN, MATHIAS MALOFF, BERNADETTE RESTIVO, AND MEGAN CONSTANTINE AT THE PIANO….. Go to www.fringetheater.org for tix or call 305-731-0581. Get ready to have a rip roaring good time!!!!!

SOUTH FLORIDA SYMPHONY, APRIL 26…..7:30 pm at Tennessee Williams Theatre at the College….. get tix at www.keystix.com. Get 20% discount using code SF2020 at Check Out!!!!

ART & HISTORICAL DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES, MAY 3……Donn R. Colee Jr. will present “Towers in the Sand: The History of Fla Broadcasting”…. 6 pm….centers around anecdotes from his book… at Old City Hall at 510 Greeene St. Tix are $5 for members and $10 for non members….. Go to www.kwahs.org for tix.

MCKEE ARTISTS FUND GRANT APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE…Grants of up to $2,000 can be obtained to assist with project-based endeavors…. Applications and instructions are available at www.MckeeFund.org. Completed applications must be submitted no later than midnight on Sat., March 31, 2018. Grant recipients will be notified of their status on or before April 13, 2018.

THANKFUL THURSDAY….. Giving thanks for Judy Blume and George Cooper…. Mary Lynne Price & Serge Gerass…..Louis Petrone……… I thank the good Lord for our daughter Melissa, who will be celebrating her birthday on April 21!!!!……and also the following once again….Please patronize all these restaurants, shops, galleries, etc. who have been so kind to the Waterfront Playhouse!

THANKFUL ON THURSDAY……THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE AND I THANK THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO AQUA IDOL 2018!!!! …..Lara Fox and Danger Charters… Helen & Ben Harrison, Harrison Gallery… KW Art & Historical Society and Michael Giede… Kate Miano at The Gardens Hotel …Bob Wolz and The Little White House… Kristin Larkin and Peter Glicklich….. Lance Harvey Car Detailing…. Jimmy Olson for amazing services….. Mike Freas, artist….Rich and Jerry at The Bowman Inn in NH (Jimmy Olson) … Mona Santiago at Southernmost Point Guest House…artist, Lynn Sherman …. Jane Gardner at Jane Gardner Interiors…. Christopher Peterson… Rock Solomon and Mixdeity … Stephanie Hellstrom at LaRubia… Chris Shultz and Mary Ellen’s, The Porch, the Tiki Bar… artist, Christine Cordone…. Ed Swift & Historic Tours of America …. Author, Mandy Miles… artist, Dan Metzler …Bobby Nesbitt… Salsa Loca (Jimmy Olson)… artist Larry Blackburn…Cocco & Salem Gallery… Bagatelle, First Flight & 915 (Stuart Kaufman)…Michael’s Restaurant (S. Kaufman)…Mark Rossi at Rick’s… Chris Elwell and the Elwell Family and Royal Furniture… and to Chris Elwell for many dining gift certificates contributed….. Jed Dodds and The Studios…. Libby York…Leda Andrews at In One Era…. Carina Borders at Diva Designs… Juan Pasini and Valsin Marmillion at the Peace Store (Kris Pabian)…Kristen Ryan and Onlywood Restaurant…. Susie Puskedra and Susie’s Sales…. Two Friend Restaurant (Kris Pabian)… Café Marquesa and Carol Wightman… Mike Castellano at Black Fin… Lucky Street Gallery & Jon McIntosh….Zabar’s (Judy & Stanley)…John & Maribell Maschal and Bay Village Fudge Co… George Fernandez & Sam Trophia and Butterfly Conservatory…Rebecca Tomlinson and Fringe Theater… Key Lime Inn and Cathi Bevens….Commodore Restaurant …. Drew Wenzel at Azur … Penny Leto at Coffee Mill…. Neil Chamberlain at Graffitti…. Robert Spottswood and Faro Blanco and Tavern n Town….John Correa at Café Sole…. Kim Bryant at Hairapy…. Bounce and Lala Grant and Juggling Lessons …Milos Mandzo at Sarabeths…. Laura Richardson at Salt Island Provisions Gallery … Maria Sharpe and The Roost…. Harpoon Harry’s…. Paul Murphy at The Saint…. Joe Carr & Claude at The Assortment…… Meredith Bolong at Besame Mucho… Tropic Cinema and Matthew Helmerich … Southernmost Beach Café (Stuart Kaufman)…Blown Away… UVA Wine… Gran Vin… IV’s in the Keys… Flaming Buoy… The Marker… Donna Stabile….. Lucy Carlton Dance lessons… author, Hy Conrad… Grace on Frances…. Author Rusty Hodgdon… The Pickle Barons… author, Ralph DePalma… artist, Susan Guadagno and the Aqua Idol Plaque and mugs …artist, Kathy Russ… artist, Gail Lima….BottleCap Lounge and Carolyn Sullivan & Carmello Vitale …. Waterfront Playhouse…… Ocean Grill and New York Pasta Gardens (Jimmy Olson)…astrologer, Sylvia Bogart… massages by Erin McKenna…. Mangoes (Erin McKenna)…. Fiona Molloy… Croissants de France… Roostica …. Kristen Livengood… Rita Linder and Perry Arnold…. Shirrel Rhoades…. Ghost Tour, with David Sloan… author Joanna Schmida … artist William Welch… Kayak Tours (Jimmy Olson)…Fury Excursions from Donna Barnett…Ripleys from Fiona Molloy…. Key West Bite (Fiona) ….Special thanks for monetary contributions from…. Jerry Galeana, Aqua Nightclub , Waterfront Playhouse, Jeffrey Grosky, Bonnie Piceu, Karen Hammond, Jeff Johnson, Stuart & Susan Kaufman, Terri & Phil Wilson, Neal Ruchman, Evan Corns, Bunnie Smith , Suzanne Washburn, Mary Ellen & Clayton Beattie, Amy Bondurant, June Hudson, Vincent Zito, George Fernandez and Sam Trophia….. I hope I didn’t miss anyone. I have so many lists….. and I do make ‘some’ mistakes!!!! Let me know if I missed you on this list!!!! THANKS TO ALL…..!!!!!

LOVE TO YOU, AND REMEMBER….Women will never be equal to men until they can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut and still think they are sexy.

Lynda

PS…..AND HERE’S MORE INFORMATION:

SCULPTORS NEEDED FOR ART IN THE GARDEN….KW Tropical Forest & Botanic Garden is looking for sculptors for the 2018 Art in the Garden, featuring Fla Keys artists. The work must be able to be placed outside. Exhibit applications are available by contacting the office at 305-296-1504 and are due by Monday April 16. This annual event will run from Friday April 20-thru Sat., July 31, with an opening reception Saturday, April 28. Call Susan at 305-304-3430 for more info.

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.

INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH? Classes will be held on Mondays in the Klaus Murphy Center at St. Mary’s on Truman….7:15 pm to 8:30… Classes are for those interested in becoming a Catholic or finding more about your faith… or if you have not been confirmed and want to be…. Call 305-797-0656 for more information.

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…..Bill Haws…..Tony Staub…Ron Burd

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 Kristansa….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

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