MAY MADNESS THIS WEEKEND!!!!!
Thursday, May 3, 2012

MAY MADNESS THIS WEEKEND!!!!!

MAY 3RD THRU MAY 6TH, etc., 2012, in KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!

HAPPY MAY 3RD BIRTHDAY TO…..TONI DAVIS!

HAPPY MAY 3RD ANNIVERSARY TO….DONNA & KEVIN GALLAGHER…and…SANDY & DEAN WALTERS!

LOLA FINDS A HOME WITH BILLY CARTLEDGE & JIM HALL!!!!! Read below!!!!

IT’S THANKFUL THURSDAY…..Good news is meant to be shared, and I have some GREAT NEWS for you, given to me by our close friends, Billy Cartledge and Jim Hall. Nearly a month ago, they heard on the National News about a long- haired, 9 week old Dachshund puppy, Lola, from Mobile, AL, who was thrown from a third story balcony by her owner, during an argument with her roommate. Lola suffered critical injuries, but miraculously has survived. This sweet puppy was brought to the South Alabama Spay & Neuter Centre in a comatose state with severe internal injuries. The vet gave her a 10 to 15% survival rate. When Billy & Jim heard about this they became Men on a Mission! Having recently lost their beloved long-haired dachshund, Lucy, after many years, their hearts were touched by this story of another long-haired dachshund with a 4 letter name beginning with L….LOLA! They immediately contacted the rescue agency about adopting Lola and requested that letters of recommendation be sent to the agency supporting their application. Needless to say, an outpouring of letters from friends of Billy & Jim, were sent to the agency. I personally wrote that “In my next life, I should be so lucky as to come back as one of Billy & Jim’s pets.” Over 200 people also wanted to adopt Lola. At first, they were given high hopes, but, just a couple days ago, Billy told me that he thought their hopes were diminished…..that is……Until Tuesday, May 1st!!!! On that day, they received the call they had been praying and hoping for….that they, indeed, had been chosen to adopt Lola! I have goose-bumps as I write this, as I am so very thankful and thrilled that this story has such a glorious ending! Billy & Jim will soon be flying to Mobile to bring home their new addition! To all who wrote in to support them in their quest, THANK YOU SO MUCH! We are all now Aunts and Uncles to Lola! Most of all I am thankful for such warm-hearted and loving and compassionate friends as Billy Cartledge and Jim Hall! Lola just won the lottery!!!!! And you know…..Whatever Lola wants….Lola gets!!!!! To read the whole story about what happened to Lola, go to: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/05/thrown-from-a-third-story _n_story_1402602.htm1.

MYSTERY FEST BEGINS MAY 3…….I am SO excited about The First Annual Key West Mystery Fest sponsored by The Waterfront Playhouse which begins on May 3 thru May 13th! It will be 10 amazing days of fabulous events starting with the Premier of the Waterfront’s Mystery Play, HOME EXCHANGE, by HY CONRAD. You can read below about the sensational events planned. Reservations for any or all of the events are being taken NOW! Call 294-5015 or go to the website at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or to www.keywestmysteryfest.com to find out details and make reservations! I just got off the website and bought tickets for just about every single night! These will be jam-packed fun nights…also very interesting….and unique…plus….SO reasonable! Please check out all of these events….and no doubt you will see Bob and me a LOT!!!!!

HEAD’S UP TO ALL ABOUT BOBBY IN THE LOBBY TIX FOR NEXT SEASON!!!!….. Sadly, this will be Bobby Nesbitt’s “Farewell Season” of his famous Bobby in the Lobby series. For all those who really want the BEST seats in the house, tickets will go on sale on Monday, May 7th at 10 am when the box office at Tennessee Williams opens. Right now there are great tables left but you have to act fast!!!! The dates of Bobby’s shows next season are: January 6 and 7……and April 7 and 8!!!!! These will be unbelievable fabulous evening of unforgettable music and entertainment by the Master!!!!! So, on May 7th, go to www.keystix.com or call the box office at 296-1520 or 295-7676. The table seats will sell out quickly!

I AM THANKFUL FOR LEE GARRISON……We enjoyed a wonderful dinner with good friend, Lee Garrison last night after listening to Bobby Nesbitt at Aqua on Wednesday night! Soon Lee will be heading back to Charlotte, NC, and we will miss him here in Key West. We are very thankful for Lee’s friendship!

EYE EYE EYE TRUNK SHOW…MAY 3RD…..There will be a fab Trunk Show of this brand new to America line of Eye Glasses from Poland…..AT 534 Fleming St. at 5:00 PM…Reception for all in attendance! Linda Patchett tells me you will be Blown Away by this exciting new line….SW NOWOSUC!!!!

KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL FASHION SHOW….MAY 3…..The KW High Fashion Club Designers present their annual Fashion Show at the Key West High Auditorium on Flagler…..Doors open at 6:30 pm….Show is from 7 to 9 pm….Music….Food….Fashion …Fun!!!! Tix are $12 at the door…OR $10 in advance….Call 293-1549 ex: 54378 for tix!

SHORT ATTENTION SPAN THEATRE AT RED BARN, MAY 3-4-5 THIS WEEK!!!! This is the Barn’s final show of the season and we got to enjoy it on opening night. It was hilarious and some scenes will stick with you a long while after the show is over, and will make you giggle! This is a fast-paced high action eve of short 10 minute plays directed by Juliet Gray & Mike Marrero. All the shorts take place in and around Key West, which makes it especially appealing and personal……lots of inside jokes! All the actors are terrific and they give their all to their 10 minute skits! These actors are, Kyle Caskey, Denis Hyland, Erin McKenna, Carolyn Cooper, Annie Miners, Chad Newman, David Sloan, and Elizabeth Weinstock. Trust me, you will never get the visual of Chad and Erin in the opening vignette out of your head…and the words MEAT & POTATO take on a whole new meaning!!!! This show will run through May 12th. For tix go to 296-9911 or to the website at www.redbarntheatre.com. Located at 319 Duval St.!!!!

PUN OF THE DAY…….If you don’t pay your exorcist, you get repossessed!

MYSTERY SHORT STORY CONTEST…DEADLINE IS MAY 4TH……As part of the inaugural KW Mystery Fest, at the Waterfront Playhouse, we are excited to announce a Mystery Short Story Contest. Entries must be submitted by May 4 & winners will be announced at a Brunch on Sun., May 13 at the Westin KW Resort. Judges are Hy Conrad, writer/producer of ‘MONK’ and ‘WHITE COLLAR’ and Jonathan Woods, author of ‘BAD JUJU & OTHER TALES OF MADNESS & MAYHEM’ and ‘A DEATH IN MEXICO.’ Go the www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for complete information about this sure to be fabulous event!!!!!

HOME EXCHANGE OPENS IN PREVIEW ON MAY 3 & 4…Two lower priced Preview nights of the World Premiere Mystery play, HOME EXCHANGE, by HY CONRAD, writer/producer of Emmy award winning series, MONK & WHITE COLLAR…..Call 294-5015 for tix or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org. 294-5015!!!!

BOBBY AND SKIPPER AT SALUTE ON MAY 3…..This is the hot spot for Happy Hour…4:30 to 7:30 PM, at Salute on the Beach…..super food, music, drinks, view and sunset!!!!

HOWARD LIVINGSTON & MM24 BAND ON MAY 3…..This great group performs at the official Beach Bash of the KW Songwriter’s Festival on May 3 at 7 pm at the Southernmost Beach Café, 1319 Duval St….FREE for all!!!!

HEADQUARTERS FOR KW SONGWRITER’S FESTIVAL….is The Smokin’ Tuna at 4 Charles St. Go to http://smokintunasaloon.com for Songwriter Festival Info!

CARMEN & MICHAEL AT TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON MAY 3….Carmen Rodriguez performs with Michael Thomas from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott.

DEBRA & PATRICK AT LATEDA ON MAY 3…..This sensational duo performs in The By George Bar at 9 PM! Soon they will be heading to other gigs beyond Key West, so enjoy them while you can!

SCHOONER WHARF ON MAY 3…..Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud…7 to 11 pm, Sam Ramos & Carl Peachey….9 to 1 am, the Magic of Frank Everhart…Note that he performs every single night, weekly!

SALE AT JEWELRY BAR NOW THRU MOTHER’S DAY, MAY 12……Mention you saw this ad, and you will get $20 off any regular purchase of $100 or more…..OR, $100 off a purchase of $500 or more! This gem of a shop is located at 510 Fleming St. Call 866-294-7588 for more info!

THANKFUL FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 29….We are very thankful for the fun-filled day we enjoyed on Sunday! We began with a Goodbye gathering for Marc Crow & Brian Schermer who are moving to Washington DC on May 2…..hate to have them go….Then it was off to the Gardens Hotel for Jazz with the divine Debra & Patrick…and also Hats being modeled with proceeds going to the Hospice & VNA……Afterward, we were at the birthday bash for the lovely, Camille Toler….and then on to Virgilio’s for Dave Bootle’s final performance at this great nightspot. If you weren’t at Virgilios on Sunday night, you should have been! So great to see such a super crowd, including, Keith Strickland and Mark, John Janowski, Rusty Hodgdon & Joyce, Patti McMackin and her husband, Susan and Michael Guadagno and so many others! Everyone danced the night away to Dave’s fabulous music. Dave won’t be at Virgilios any more, but he will still be performing at Lateda regularly!!!!! Check him out…he rocks!!!!!!

HAPPY MAY 4TH BIRTHDAY TO…LEE DODEZ…BETTY SHIELDS…BILL MANSFIELD!!!

May 4…..CRIME SCENE PHOTOGRAPHER….7 PM….A first of its kind….Interactive, solve-it-yourself mystery event at Casa Antigua, 314 Simonton St…..$30 includes appetizers & open bar!!! Go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 294-5015 for reservations. Girls Night Out Members only pay $20. Whatta deal! This will sell out!!!!

FRANGIPANI GALLERY ON MAY 4……This Gallery at 1102 Duval St. will present the stained glass art pieces by Wendy Jekel, from 6 to 9 PM during the Upper Duval Art Stroll….Reception, Meet & Greet the artist!

BOTTLECAP GROOVE LOUNGE ON MAY 4…..From 4 to 8 PM, all tips go to benefit ZONTA CLUB of Key West. $50 reverse Raffle begins at 5 pm with a Grand Prize of $4,500 with only 250 tickets sold. You don’t need to be there to win! Silent Auction…Live Show from 4 to 8 pm starring legendary Nashville songwriter, Bob DiPiero !!!…..Guest Bartenders are Reef Perkins, Dr. Covington, Ruth Reiter, Shirley Freeman, Nancy & Flower from Headlines Salon, and Mayor Craig Cates. This will be ZONTA Radio Day….support the Zonta Scholarship fund.

KOPAVI AT SALUTE ON MAY 4…..From 4:30 to 6:30 pm, it’s Skipper Kripitz with Richard Tazewell playing a musical potpourri….They have played together for years as KOPAVI….great time every time at Salute on the Beach!

AT LATEDA ON MAY 4TH…..It’s Randy Roberts LIVE! at 9 pm in the Crystal Room…296-6706 for reservations!!!! Downstairs in the By George Bar, it’s Debra & Patrick at 9 PM!!!!

KW SONGWRITER FESTIVAL AT THE GARDENS on MAY 4TH…..From 4 to 6 pm, come and enjoy the music of Kristen Diable and Granville automatic….526 Angels St.

MIKE EMERSON AT TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON MAY 4…..Great guitar & vocals from Mike from 6 to 10 pm in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott!!!

SCHOONER WHARF….MAY 4….Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud…7 to Midnight, George Victory Band!

AT THE PIER HOUSE MAY 4 & 5…. It’s Larry Smith at 7 pm in the Wine Galley!

AT THE TROPIC FROM MAY 4 THRU MAY 10……NEW on May 4…..Disneynature CHIMPANZEE….THE SALT OF LIFE…..FOOTNOTES…..Held Over…..SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN…..JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI…..Going: last chance to see on Thurs…..THIN ICE….WANDERLUST….TITANIC IN 3D.

HAPPY MAY 5TH BIRTHDAY TO…..PATRICIA BOLLINGER….AND….TAYLOR DOEBLER!!! (Please take a moment to remember former Kwest bartender, ROBBY WHITNEY!)

GRAND OPENING NIGHT of HOME EXCHANGE MAY 5TH…..Look for the red carpet, and the lights marking this fab World Premier, by KW & NYC author/playwright, HY CONRAD!!!! 8 pm….Opening night only includes a mysteriously fab Opening night after-party!!!!! This wonderful new show will run through May 25!!!!! Call 294-5015 or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for tickets!!!

MYSTERIOUS MEET & GREET…MAY 5TH…..3 t0 4 PM….Register for the KW Mystery Fest & meet other mystery fans from around the world….at the Waterfront Playhouse Courtyard….$10 includes registration, wine & cheese reception and free gifts. LOTs of giveaways……You will want to be a part of this!!!!

BOBBY NESBITT AT TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON MAY 5…..Bobby Nesbitt is back at the piano in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott from 6 to 10 PM…..2 for 1 drinks from 5 to 7 PM! Great Local’s Discount….Super manager, Ric Palmer…. Fab wait staff….ask for Ganna or Mark!

FURY SUNSET SAIL WITH HOWARD LIVINGSTON ON MAY 5…..Howie joins James Slater and Joey & Rory for an acoustic sunset show as part of the KW Songwriter Festival. Tix are limited. Go to www.furycat.com/key-west/events-calendar.pho?i=126#currevent to reserve.

AT LATEDA ON MAY 5……The faboo Christopher Peterson’s EYECONS Show will be presented in the Crystal Room at 9 PM…call 296-6706 for tickets! Patrick & Debra perform at 9 pm in the By George Bar.

SCHOONER WHARF ON MAY 5….Noon to 5, Michael McCloud….7 to midnight, South of the Border Band featuring Dayami!

ROUND ROBIN TENNIS AT 1800 ATLANTIC ON MAY 6…..Come & play tennis from 9 am to Noon …benefits the Montessori Schools….all invited to enter…call Nicole at 395-1035 for more info.

CLUE: THE DINNER….MAY 6TH….7:00 PM…..Can you solve the murder of Mr. Boddy? This is a 3-stage Progressive Dinner at three special homes in the Truman Annex…..(Note that the cocktail and appetizer portion at 7 pm is at our home, 330 Caroline St!!!!)…The dinner portion is at the home of MaryAnn Davis and husband Terry……and the dessert & after-dinner drink portion is at the home of Terri & Phil Wilson…..Open Bar….Prizes…..and meet all the characters from the CLUE GAME….This is only $60 for a night to remember!!!!! Just about sold out….call 294-5015 or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for tickets…Good luck!!!!

SEASON FINALE OF DEBRA & PATRICK AT THE GARDENS ON MAY 6TH…..This fantabulous Duo perform at The Gardens for JAZZ night from 5:30 to 8 PM! This will be their last performance at The Gardens before leaving for Provincetown, and other areas where they entertain!

CONCHS, COWBOYS & TALES OF OLD KEY WEST…MAY 6 & 7…..This show with John Wells, Gary McDonald, Paul Cotton, & Tom Murtha, is back for a return engagement at The Red Barn! Call 296-9911 or go to www.redbarntheatre.com for tickets!

ROB DISTASI AT TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON MAY 6……Piano & vocals from Rob, from 5 to 10:00 PM!!!!

SUNDAY SHOWCASE AT THE PIER HOUSE ON MAY 6…..Larry will showcase the talents of Ray Sigismondi at 9 PM in the Wine Galley!

SEIS DE MAY TEA DANCE AT LATEDA ON MAY 6…..This event starts at 4pm…a KW tradition! Black & Skabuddah perform at 9 pm in the By George Bar!!!

SCHOONER WHARF…..MAY 6….Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud….6:30 to 11 pm, The Doerfels!

CLASSIC MYSTERY MOVIE NIGHT MAY 7TH…. AT 7 PM…at The Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton St…..$7 for Waterfront or Tropic Members…. All others, $10….. includes wine & cheese following the movie….and the movie is the sensational MURDER BY DEATH, starring Peter Sellers, Maggie Smith, Elsa Lanchester, Peter Falk, David Niven and a rare appearance by Truman Capote!!!!! I can’t wait to see this movie! It will be a hoot! Call 294-5015 for tix or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org!!!!

BEHIND THE SCENES MYSTERY EDITION…MAY 8TH …..6 PM….Go “behind the scenes” of the play, HOME EXCHANGE, with director, Bob Bowersox, author HY CONRAD, & set designer, Michael Boyer…This is FREE but reservations are necessary…..call 294-5015 or go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org to sign up…..wine reception included.

AQUA IDOL ON MAY 8TH…….Last week Leigh Clement was eliminated from the competition….and Larry Blackburn had to drop out of the contest due to a business trip. The final 3 for Aqua Idol for the Key West Business Guild are Bekah Hardick, Trevor DeVooght and Susie Comet. A great crowd gathered last Tuesday to cheer on their faves. Showtime is 6:30 PM……JB McLendon did a great job substituting as guest emcee…..Great fun for a super cause! Come one and all!

VIRGILIOS ON MAY 8TH……It’s DEBRA & PATRICK plus Skipper Kripitz and Bubba LowNotes for a fab Quartet…..You will want to dance the night away….9:00 PM!

BOBBY NESBITT AT AQUA ON MAY 9TH…..It’s Bobby Night at Aqua from 5:30 to 7:30 PM! Where you should be each Wednesday for Happy Hour!

FUNDRAISER FOR THE SOUTH FLA SYMPHONY ON MAY 9…..This will be at The Tennessee Williams theatre at 7 PM…..Called “Some Enchanted Evening”…pre

concert reception starts at 7…meet the musicians reception following the concert…$35 reserved seating & $25 general seating. Call the box office at 395-7676 to reserve…..fine musicians and a lovely program planned!

MONK NIGHT AT THE TROPIC CINEMA…MAY 10TH..at 7 PM….Meet Andy Breckman, creator of MONK, and hear how the Emmy-Award winning TV show came-to-be. $15 for members of the Waterfront or Tropic….or $20 for non-members…. includes reception and book signing. Call 294-5015 or go to the website at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for tickets!!!! This should be wonderful, and a rare opportunity for film and mystery buffs.

MYSTERY WRITER’S PANEL DISCUSSION…MAY 11….7 PM…Meet 6 Mystery Writers, Kate Collins, Sandra Balzo, Mike Dennis, Jonathan Woods, Hy Conrad, and Michael Haskins…. & hear about what it takes to be successful with this genre….It will be moderated by author Jeremiah Healy….at Westin KW Resort & Marina, 245 Front St…..Only $10 includes reception and book signing.

HOME EXCHANGE “TALK-BACK”..MAY 12… AT 8:00 PM…..After this performance, meet the author, director, designers, and actors from this show…moderated by Mark Howell, editor of Solares Hill ….Held at The Waterfront Playhouse….$40 includes the performance!!! 294-5015 or www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for tix!

MYSTERY SHORT STORY CONTEST BRUNCH…MAY 13….11 AM….at The Westin Resort, 245 Front St. The winners of the Key West Citizen’s Mystery Short Story Contest will be announced….Hosted by Mark Howell….$20 includes Brunch and Cash Bar. A fun way to enjoy Mother’s Day Breakfast!!!!!!

RESERVATIONS FOR ANY OR ALL OF THE FABULOUS MYSTERY FEST EVENTS ARE NOW TAKING PLACE!!! Go to the website at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or to www.keywestmysteryfest.com for info, schedules, tickets, etc. Call 294-5015 for tix and details too!

DANCE CLASSES WITH LUCY & LEON…MAY & JUNE SCHEDULE:….Learn to dance with Lucy & Leon….Ongoing Salsa Lessons….Beginner at 7 pm and Experienced at 8 pm….3 new 8 week dance courses starting May 7 & 9… Monday, 8 to 9 pm, Beginner Tango….Wed., 7 to 8 pm, Beginner/Intermediate Salsa…Wed. 8 to 9 pm….Beginner Rumba…..Located at Paradise Health & Fitness Dance Studio at 1706 N. Roosevelt…Call 296-6348 to sign up. No partners needed!!!

DERBY PARTY BENEFIT ON MAY 5TH…..The annual Kentucky Derby Party will be held at The Tropic Cinema from 3:30 to 7 PM…..Race will be televised on the big screen….Benefits the Visiting Nurses Assoc. & Hospice of the Florida Keys……and the Tropic Cinema. Tix are $50 per person and can be bought at the box office or online at www.tropiccinema.com.

CATIE CURTIS AT TSKW ON MAY 12……This wonderful award-winning singer will present her cabaret show at the Armory on May 12 at 8:00 PM…..Tix are $25 in advance and $30 the day of the show. www.keystix.com or 296-0458.

JOSE MARTI WEEKEND….MAY 17-20…..This is a head’s up on this tribute weekend to Jose Marti, Cuba’s foremost patriot & poet…and a celebration of Cuba’s 1902 independence from Spain. These events will be held at the SAN CARLOS INSTITUTE, a non-profit Cuban heritage Center & Museum, where Marti launched the final drive for Cuba’s independence in 1892. Marti so loved the San Carlos, he called it “La Casa Cuba.” These are the events:

THURSDAY, MAY 17….FREE…..Showing of the WPBT award-winning documentary, JOSE MARTI:LEGACY OF FREEDOM at 8:00 PM….in the theater followed by a Q & A session with director Joe Cardona, & other experts. A fundraising reception will follow.

FRIDAY, MAY 18…… Tour of the San Carlos ….Free….historians & architects will explain the importance of the Institute….view the exhibits.

SATURDAY, MAY 19….1:00 PM….repeat showing of the documentary movie above. At 3:00 PM….Concert by the CORAL CUBANA, a 40 voice choir, tracing the history of Cuba thru its music….with special performance by renowned soprano, Virginia Alonso & violinist, Andres Trujillo. Cost is $10.

SUNDAY, MAY 20…..3 PM…..The Concert, JOSE MARTI: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE will be repeated: Adults $25, and Children, $10. At 5:00 PM…..Musical celebration of Cuban Independence Day by the 13 member band, Tradicion Caribe. Duval Street will rock to the best of Cuba’s music.

Note: They are Looking for Sponsors!! Please call the San Carlos at 294-3887 for details and information, For tickets to non-free events go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676.

GORDON ROSS TIX NOW ON SALE….”Gordon Ross Returns to the Studios” on May 18….features Michael Robinson, Skipper Kripitz and guest stars Bobby Nesbitt & Vicki Roush. Go to www.keystix.com for tickets!

SERVICES, REVIEWS, AND MISC. INFO!!!!!

UPDATE ON CLAIRE CARROLL’S ACTING SCHEDULE…..Just want you all to know, that the marvelously talented Claire Carroll, is a very busy little actress in the DC area! From June 14 to July 1 she is in a production of a new play called THE HOUSE HALFWAY at the Source Theatre, at 1835 14th St., NW, Washington, DC 20009. Play dates are June 14, 17, 22, 28 & July 1. Tix go on sale on May 15…only $10. If you are in the area make sure you go and see our Claire. Go to www.wourcedc.org or www.culturaldc.org for info.

CLAIRE’S ONE-WOMAN SHOW IN JULY…..Claire is presenting her originally written, 50 minute show, BEEF ENCOUNTER, as part of the Capital Fringe Festival. Go to www.beefencounter.com for more info. Performances are July 15, 17,19,25, and 26. This will be at Caos on F Street, 923 F St NW, Washington DC, 20004. Tix are $17 and go on sale on June 18th at www.capitalfringe.org.

CLAIRE STARS IN BIG LOVE…JULY 15 THRU AUG. 5……Claire will be in the Hub Theatre’s production of Charles Mee’s play BIG LOVE at the John Swayze Theatre, 9431 Silver King Court, Fairfax, VA 22031. Tix are $25 & are available thru www.thehubtheatre.org

WE WISH CLAIRE ONLY OUR VERY BEST….AND MISS HER HERE IN KEY WEST, SO VERY MUCH!

CONGRATS TO MINERVA PRODUCTIONS….The movie ANY DAY NOW, recently won the “Audience Award for Best Narrative” at the TriBeca Film Festival in NYC! Folks, this is a BIG deal!!!! Produced by Key West’s own, Anne O’Shea, the film is about gay adoption, and stars Alan Cummings….with featured roles by Key West actors, Randy Roberts and Randy Thompson. In fact, I both Randys attended this gala event! Ran into Randy Roberts tonight at Antonia’s and he was ecstatic with the great recognition the movie received! He said it was “beyond fabulous!”

MARKY PIERSON’S ART SHOW AT ART SPACE….thru MAY 21…..Catch Marky’s great show at his fab new Gallery at 1102 Truman Ave. Go to www.artspacekeywest.com for details.

CAFÉ SOLE DAILY SPECIAL….Cafe Sole on Southard St. offers a 50% off regular menu and selected wines, from 5 to6:30 PM every day of the week!!!!! Thanks to Chef John Correa!!!!

CONGRATS TO CONNIE HURST….Aqua Idol winner, actress/artist, Connie Hurst, was one of only 23 pieces chosen from over 200 entries to appear in CULTURE MAGAZINE. The work shows the laid back attitude of the Keys along with the fierce independent nature of the Island. Beautiful 11 x 14 prints are on sale at Eaton Bikes on Southard St……Professionally matted and ready to frame for only $30. To view this wonderful piece go to: http://www.keysarts.com/your_visit/culture_mag.htm1#.T1p3DEcO74.facebook. (And don’t forget Connie’s fabulous Singing Telegrams, described below!!!!!)

LATEDA HAS LOCALS LUNCH MENU…..From Mon. thru Fri. from 11:30 to 3 pm, Lateda is serving an $8.50 super lunch menu, which includes iced tea & soda. 6 delish choices….just for YOU!

ART VIEWINGS IN YOUR HOME WITH SHAKTI ASSOULINE…THRU the end of MAY…..Local actress, who just starred in “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” and “August: Osage County” at the Waterfront Playhouse, is also a private viewing Art Dealer, and worked at this in London for 2 years. Now, back in KW, she offers you this charming service! She comes into your home with over 30 original paintings by established and up-and-coming International artists. You have a great time, looking at galleries of work in various media, abstract and traditional pieces… in the comfort of your home, making it easy to match and compliment your décor. You can go to www.8artists.com to see some of these paintings. Or you can call the lovely Shakti at 394-4772 for an appointment to “see it all!” Look for more info on Shakti in Conch Color!!!! Note that Shakti will soon be heading to NYC where she is planning to move. So contact her now while you can!

THE BUZZZ ON TV……Catch Those fab BUZZZ Babes every Tues. at 4pm at beautiful locations…..On Feb. 21, they will host the show at The Galleon on Front St…Taping is at 4 pm and all are invited. Catch it every Sat. & Sun. at 6:30 pm & Mon. at 7 pm on WEYW, Ch 87 and AT&TU-Verse Ch. 19….The Babes are Pamela Childs and Rhonda Florence!!!! For taping locations & dates go to The BUZZZ In the Keys on Facebook or call 295-6629.

KEY WEST SINGING TELEGRAMS….Have a special occasion and you want something unique sent to that special someone? Birthday… Anniversary… Divorce… Promotion… bachelor/bachelorette… Milestone… or just for fun… Surprise & delight your family, or friend with a Singing Telegram! Choose from Queen Elizabeth, Charlie Chaplin, Voo-DooWanda…The Dude… Dominatrix…The Mail Lady… or Buxom Betty! Call Connie at 305-294-6813 for details and availability…..Rates start at only $75. By the way, I was recently at a fabulous party where Connie performed as Queen Elizabeth, and she was Fabulous! Everyone loved it! For something to make your party extra special Call CONNIE HURST!!!!!

JAZZ JAM AT THE GREEN PARROT….EVERY SUNDAY……This Jazz Jam will be from 1 to 4:30 pm, every Sunday during the season…..Musicians are Richard Crooks, Mike Emerson, and Tim McAlpine. You are asked to join in the jamming!

PRAYER CHAIN……Please continue to keep the following in your thoughts and prayers….Liz Kern…Larry Harvey…..Ruth Cahoon… Karla Domski….Merle Hohman….Lois Kline…Alan Ferguson….Ed Block……Des Paden… Margaret Taylor….Pat West…Perry Jones…John C…..Will Stephens…..Rob O’Neal….….Dan Cocco…… Lee Garrison…..Sharon Gillis….Marion DePiero…Mary Anne McGiven…..Brent Ramer….Richard Crooks…Carol Schenk….Stephen Elliott….Claire Carroll…. Jennifer O’Lear…Sally Lewis….Patrick Richards……two very dear special friends who choose to remain anonymous….Remember… Prayer changes things!!!! Let me know if anyone should be added to this list…a family member or a friend going through tough times…or for any reason for that matter….Sometimes we pray for thanksgiving for favors granted….. We really are all in this thing called ‘Life” together.

AT AQUA NIGHTCLUB THIS WEEK….. Dueling Bartenders is every Monday and it packs em in! Starts at 5:30 pm, and the Dueling Singers are Randy Thompson and either Gassy Winds or Goddess….in full drag! They are all super vocalists!!!! On Tuesdays it’s Aqua Idol at 6:30 PM!!! On Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, it’s Bobby Nesbitt!!!!! The dynamite Aquanettes perform at 9 every night and an extra 11 pm show on Fri. & Sat. You do not want to miss the super entertainment at Aqua Lounge!!!!!!

LATIN DANCE PARTY AT BOTTLECAP…EVERY FRIDAY….with DJay, JC…Latin Music…9 PM….DJ Music starts at 10 PM! 1128 Simonton St.

$25 BIRTHDAY BAR TAB AT THE BOTTLECAP GROOVE LOUNGE………. If you are at the BottleCap at 1128 Simonton St. on the exact day of your birthday, just show them a valid ID and receive a $25 bar tab and party favors too! (See your bartender for any restrictions.) Tell all your friends about this new great deal in town. Thanks again to Carolyn and Carmello!!!

Love to YOU……Position can be bought….but respect must be earned!

Lynda

THE TAURUS PERSONALITY/APRIL 21-MAY 21!!!!

People know they can trust Taureans. They KNOW Taureans are reliable, faithful, practical, and people to turn to in a crisis! You can definitely count on a Taurus! Even thought they are steadfast, they are also resistant to the idea of change. It makes them feel nervous, as if everything is going to collapse around them. New things in their life are heard to get used to. They often get into ruts as they would rather know what each day will bring, than risk getting upset when their regular schedule is disturbed.

Taureans take life at a measured pace. They like to do things at their own pace and in their own way. They often turn a deaf ear to anyone who tries to persuade them otherwise. They have great determination & willpower….often turning it into a stubborn streak….you have heard of Taurus the Bull, right? People can go blue in the face trying to talk them around, but they simply will not listen, refusing to budge!

The Taurean needs self worth and they see the accumulation of a lot of things as a status symbol. They have a tendency to be hemmed in by their “stuff”…and sometimes, what they own begins to rule their lives. Because of their fear of losing everything, they have a hard time breaking out in new directions.

A Taurus is the one member of the Zodiac least likely to lose their temper over trifles. They grit their teeth and give people the benefit of the doubt again and again…until things go too far and then they blow their top. And when this happens….Lookout! They really know how to let it rip!

Family means to world to a Taurean, and they devote lots of time to those near and dear to them. They keep up long-standing family traditions and love celebrating holidays with family members and long-time friends. They make devoted friends and usually have a select circle of very close chums and prefer this over making new acquaintances. It takes a long time for a Taurus to get to know someone, but when they do, they will be there for you through thick and thin.

In love, a Taurean has a tendency to be possessive, often making others feel as if they are his/her property. They can be very clingy with friends and loved ones in general.

In the work world, a Taurean is a good, solid member of any team. They may work a tad slow, but they do it right! Self-employment is not something a Taurean prefers. They lean toward careers connected with finance, banking, insurance, etc. Because it is one of the best looking sings of the Zodiac, they make great models, beauticians, perfumiers, and masseurs. They are also attracted to nature & the outdoors, such as farming, gardening and floristry. Many are blessed with wonderful voices, so the music industry appeals to them too!

WE LOVE OUR TAUREAN FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO….

4/21…..Penny Leto……Melissa (Frechette) Lang

4/22….Jacob Gelt Dekker…Jack Agnew…Ted Watson…Reggie Jenkins. ..Beth Ranson

4/23…Tony Konrath

4/24…Elena Devers…Margaret Clerico

4.25…Gordon Mackey…Richard Klitneck…Jonathan Traut

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

4/27…Steve Hatch

4/28…Fran Decker

4/29…Scott Fuhriman

5/1…Joe Regan…Nancy Williams…Chris Toler…

5/2…Robin Mitchell…Brian Corbett

5/3…Toni Davis

5/4…Lee Dodez…Betty Shields…Bill Mansfield

5/5…Taylor Doebler…Patricia Bollinger

5/7…Ginger King…Skip Drezner…Danny Stager

5/8…Charlie Lindberg…Patricia Moore…Shawn Hayes

5/9…Bill Haws…Tony Staub

5/10…Glee Higgins…Vicki Gordon…Alan Melnick…Steve Panariello… Tom Lower…Jan Schmidt…Laura Chaneski

5/11…Jane Gilbert…Lynn Sherman…Lee Applebaum

5/12…Joe Pizzo…Shirley Block…Susanne Woods…Chuck Gilmore… Jim Young

5/13…Billy Cartledge…Carrie Babich

5/14…Cindy Lu…Alan Wimer…Roz Brackenbury…Shaheem Larson

5/15…Gayla Morgan…Mandy Miles…

5/16…Sandy Walters…Marilyn Holderfield….(Also please keep Bob Ward in your special thoughts!)

5/17…Susan Weekley

5/18…Steve Gurnmin

5/19…Noreen Collins…Gerri Louise Gates…Fr. Jerry Turner…Don Pingston…Vanessa McCaffrey…Shirrel Rhoades

5/20…Joe McMurray…Tom Ratcliffe…Diane Brady-Rhoades….(Also please keep Andy Ashmore in your thoughts!)

5/21…Bill Welch…Maj Johnson…Bill Verge…Seth Holden!

HAPPY TAUREAN ANNIVERSARY TO….

4/22…Earl & Orchid Duncan

4/24…Kat Klingerman & Jean Colton

4/25…Connie & Mike Cyr

5/1…Noreen and Jack Collins

5/3…Kevin & Donna Gallagher….Dean & Sandy Walters

5/11…Tom Lavender & Debbie Rothstein

5/14…George Sanders and Shawn Curan

5/20…Kelly & Mingo Castellanos

If you are one of the Taureans above, please let me know if the description pertains to you in any way. Also…if you know of anyone I may have missed who would like to be on this anniversary/birthday list, let me know at kwlynda@bellsouth.net.