!!!SPRING IS IN THE AIR!!!!
Thursday, April 7, 2016
APRIL 8, THRU APRIL 14, (ETC.) 2016 IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!!
HAPPY APRIL 8 BIRTHDAY TO…PETER ARNOW….JACK EATON!!!
TOM OOSTERHOUDT MASS ON SATURDAY, APRIL 9…..There will be a Funeral Mass for our Colorful Commish, TOM OOSTERHOUDT at 11 am at The Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea. If you are driving in from up the Keys please note that there is a Seven Mile Bridge run from 6 to 9 am on Sat. and the bridge will be closed for a time. Please make arrangements to be in KW Friday in order to make the service,
JUST SAYING!!!!!……Believe with all your heart that HOW you live your life makes a difference!!!
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!!!!
PRAYER CHAIN…..Please continue to remember the following in your thoughts and prayers….the friends and family of Tom Oosterhoudt, especially his mother, MaryAnn Worth….Ed and Shirley Block…..Dennis Stevens…..the mother of Nancy Swift … ….Donna Barnett…. The friends and family of GREGG MCGRADY…..Lenny Stevens …..Robin Deck… Carol MacCartee…Paul Gildea…Eric Weinberger… Rennetta Stevens ….Basia Chaplin…. Richard and Betty Carraway …Frank Argoudelis …David Herndon …Noreen Gavin… …Genevieve Isaksen …Anne McKee…Kathy Melendy … Ron Burns …..Teresa Lawson … Zita DuPel …. Tony Martinez …Brian Martinez and family …. Star Husky…. Jennifer Badry … Ron Maranian ……Boomer Crue …Marec Yooree …Virgil and Nancy Williams …Pamella C. Bocdow. …Dee Dee Duecker … Karla Muir … Vincent Gregory …Dawn Jones …Tony Freese… Alan Ferguson … Jennifer O’Lear …Margaret Taylor … Roland Ryper …Patrick Richards. Remember, there are many reasons that we pray…not just for those who 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.
THIS HAS BEEN A ROUGH WEEK FOR ME.…. First of all, three of my fave cousins, Len, Dennis and Renny Stevens are all dealing with serious health problems. Len survived very serious surgery, is recovering and hopefully all will be ok….the result was much better than expected….Dennis, was in KW with his family for a week, and on his last day here complained of numbness. They boarded the plane and when they arrived in Cleveland they went right to the ER where he was diagnosed with having a stroke with a bleed on his brain….lots of tests ahead…..and their sister, Renny, is about to have breast cancer surgery. A heavy plate for my dear cousins whom we spent sharing our childhood with and love so much. Please keep them all in your prayers. Then on Monday, I felt like I was hit by a truck and was bedridden all day with a severe stomach virus. I finally felt strong enough to go to the Walk in Clinic where I was told I had an acute bronchialspasm and a stomach virus, or possible food poisoning…..I am now on meds and inhalers, and have had a badly needed rest. My mother would have told me, “Lynda, you’re burning the candle at both ends.” She was always right! Hope to see you out and about.
BISTRO SOLE…APRIL 8,15,22,29….Melody Cooper entertains from 6 to 8 pm at 1019 White St…..Great restaurant!
CONGRATS TO REBECCA TOMLINSON….The Fringe Theater of KW announces that Rebecca Tomlinson is the new Artistic Managing Director of the FRINGE…effective May 1, 2016. Rebecca will, no doubt, do an outstanding job. We wish Monnie King and husband Peter a badly needed rest. They did a marvelous job for the Fringe and we wish them a well deserved R & R!!!!!
RICK WORTH DEMO AT KEY WEST ART GALLERY, APRIL 8….At 4 pm, Worth will share some of his tips and techniques. FREE and open to all….301 Front St. Is there anyone dearer than Rick Worth?
PSYCHIC NIGHT AT BOTTLECAP BLUE ROOM, APRIL 8…..Psychic NighT from 5 to 8 pm to benefit Literacy Volunteers…. 1128 Simonton St….Palm readers, Tarot readers, Psychic readings, silent auction, astrology, drinks food and fun!
BOTTLECAP ON APRIL 15,22,29….Every Friday at 8 pm… Karaoke with Shawn…at 10 pm, TGIF Dance with DJ Angel!
LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB…APRIL 8,15,22,29….Bobby Nesbitt entertaining for Happy Hour….From 3 to 8 pm, there are 2 for 1 Happy Hour drink prices…..The Denis Hyland Quartet performs at 8:30 pm. 821 Duval St.
‘FREE BEER TOMORROW’ OPENS…RUNS THRU APRIL 16…..At the Key West Theater at 512 Eaton St….Created by Key West writers, this is an eve of original short plays that take place in a KW bar modeled after the great like Full Moon Saloon, etc….Each play takes place in a different decade in the bar….8 pm…Stars, Mook J., Anne Walters, Pony Charvet, Erin McKenna, Ryan Saca and William Kasson.get tix at www.thekeywesthteater.com.
TAVERN N TOWN, APRIL 8 & 15…. Mike Emerson entertains from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott!!!
GIANT SPRING CLEARANCE SALE AT FAST BUCK’S FURNITURE OUTLET, APRIL 8-10 …Entire store up to 70% off select items….3214 Flagler Ave. Whatta deal!!!!
AT THE TROPIC, APRIL 8 THRU 14…..Demolition…10 Cloverfield Lane…Risen…EYE IN THE SKY…DEADPOOL…HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS…
THE GARDENS HOTEL, APRIL 8,15,22,29….It’s Michael Robinson with Eric Haley entertaining from 5 top 7 pm.
SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, APRIL 8…… at 2 pm, .Scott Kirby…Joal Rush at 5 pm … Caffeine Carl & Friends … at 9 pm!
LATEDA….APRIL 8…3 SUM at 8:30 pm…..9pm, Randy Roberts Live in the Crystal Room!!!!
PIER HOUSE BEACH BAR…APRIL 8,15,22,29…Noon to 3, Alfonse….4-7, Joel Nelson.
GREEN PARROT, APRIL 8&9… Jarekus Singleton will perform will perform at 5:30 and 10 pm.
KEYVICHE RESTAURANT ON CAROLINE ST., APRIL 8&9…. Matthew Jampol entertains from 7 to 9 pm at this lovely spot.
HOG’S BREATH ON APRIL 8 & 9 ….noon, Fradley & Cuda…..5 pm, Dan Harvey & Mike Hayes…9 pm, Jessie Brown Band….
CHICAGO’S ON APRIL 8,…From 5:30-8:30 pm, Amandah Jantzen entertains from Monday thru Saturday at this Greene St. night spot.….The Eric Culberson Trio performs from 8:30-Midnight. ….…..DJ 12 am to 4 am.
AT MCCONNELL’S IRISH PUB APRIL 8,15,22,29…..Southernmost Magnolia performs at 8:30-11:30 at 900 Duval St.
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., APRIL 8…Jettison Theory performs 1-5pm..Mike Naughton performs from 6 to 10 pm.pm.
GALLEON RESORT…APRIL 8,15,22,29…Clint Bullard performs from 6-10 pm every Wed, Fri. & Sat.
SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL 8&9….12-5pm, M. McCloud….….7 to midnight, The PAUL COTTON BAND!!!!
*THE APPLE FALLS….APRIL 8….The Fringe second to last presentation of this original and riveting play written by Monnie King. Get tix at www.keystix.com. Don’t Miss!
‘OUT OF THE CITY’ AT RED BARN, APRIL 8&9 THIS WEEK….This comedy begins at 8 pm … for tix go to www.redbarntheatre.com or call 305-296-9911. This play stars, Mimi McDonald, Michael McCabe, Maribeth Graham, and Laurie Seth Yates.. Directed by Murphy Davis. Costumes by Carmen Rodriguez. New comedy is about 2 close couples who head off for a milestone birthday celebration at a B & B but unexpected events tilt the long term relationships and old assumptions are shattered. After all, anything can happen in the woods!!!! Runs thru April 16. We saw this comedy and really enjoyed it…..Light and fun and you will leave asking some questions!!!!
ROBERTA MARKS AT THE CUSTOM HOUSE, APRIL 8….From 6 to 7:30 pm…special member VIP entry at 5:30 pm…Award winning .Artist Roberta Marks presents her ‘Retrospective’ show…. An exhibit of nearly 30 years of her mixed media work.
FRINGE THEATER GALA, APRIL 15……Get tickets now for the Fringe Theater’s annual Gala… this year’s theme is a Shakespearean Feast with an amazing menu….sit down dinner…open bar ….surprising entertainment….To bid Farewell to and extend a huge Thanks to Monnie & Peter King for their dedication to the Fringe….and to Welcome new artistic director, Rebecca Tomlinson. Tickets can be purchased at www.fringetheater.org or by calling 305-707-4053. Cost is $150 per person.
FKCC SPRING CHORALE, APRIL 15….This concert will be at 8 pm at Tennessee Williams Theatre…go to www.keystix.com or call 305-295-7676 for tickets.
TURTLE MUSEUM CELEBRATES EARTH DAY, APRIL 22….The Mel Fisher hosts a FREE Earth Day at the KW Turtle Museum from 11 am to 4 pm….200 Margaret St in the old turtle cannery at the KW Bight. Tour the Museum and meet local conservation groups …also see Copper the sea Turtle. All invited!!! Bring the family!
WE REMEMBER JEFFREY WIEBELT…..Special neighbor and devoted friend of Steve Andres and Harrold Berry, who passed away on March 29. A future memorial will be planned for him in the near future. He will be missed and our hearts ache for Harrold and Steve.
NEED A FABULOUS REALTOR IN TOWN????…..Need a realtor in town? My husband BOB FRECHETTE has been with the marvelous Compass Realty for 18 years…..Give him a call at 305-294-0584! He is the best! I promise!!!!
PUN FOR YOU…. Did you hear about the guy whose entire left side was cut off? He’s all right now!
HAPPY APRIL 9 BIRTHDAY TO…JEFFREY HARWELL…BILL ROBERTS…BARRY PHILIPSON.
MCCONNELL’S IRISH PUB, APRIL 9,16,23,30…Happy Dog Performs at 900 Duval St. every Sat. eve.
THREE JEWISH DIVAS AT CONG. B’NAI ZION, APRIL 9….See & hear Vicky Rosenblat, Melody Cooper, and Nancy 3 Hoffman perform music from their cultural heritage that includes Sephardic, Yiddish and French songs…7:30 pm at 750 United St….Call Kenny Weschler at 305-292-1920 for info.
THE GARDENS HOTEL…APRIL 9….Jimmy Olson is at the piano from 5 to 7 pm!!!
LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, APRIL 9,16,23,30…Denis Hyland Quartet performs at 8:30 pm!!! At 11:30 pm, Two of Cups performs.
SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, APRIL 9…Joal Rush at 5pm…Caffeine Carl & Friends at 9pm.
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., APRIL 9…Joal Rush entertains 1-5 pm….Chad Burtch performs from 6-10 pm.
CHICAGO’S ON GREENE ST. APRIL 9…. Eric Culberson Trio from 8:30-11:00pm…12 to 4 am, Latin DJ
PIER HOUSE BEACH BAR, APRIL 9,16,23,30.….noon to 3 pm, Alfonse …4-7 pm, Din Allen.
SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL 9…noon to 5, Michael McCloud…7-121M, the PAUL COTTON BAND!!!!
TAVERN N TOWN, APRIL 9,16,23,30….BOBBY NESBITT performs from 5 to 9 pm.
LATEDA, APRIL 9….Randy Roberts LIVE!show at 9 pm in the Crystal Room…..3 SUM entertains in the Lounge at 8:30 pm.
FINAL NIGHT TO SEE ‘THE APPLE FALLS’ ON APRIL 9 ….This play, written by Monnie King will be presented at St. Paul’s Parish Hall at 401 Duval St. Curtain is 8 pm. Tix at www.keystix.com or at www.fringetheater.org, or call 305-707-4053. It is about a family dealing with mental illness…it may shock, disturb and hopefully provide insight. Director is the esteemed Dennis Zacek from Chicago, IL. Cast includes Tammy Shanley, Richard Grusin, Rebecca Gleason, Meoldy Moore, John Van Norden, Neal Ruchman, Deborah Ann Snelgrove, Amber Hernandez and Joe Mitchell.
DANCE KEY WEST & MARC HOUSE EVENT, APRIL 9….Kyla Piscopink has been working with MARC House residents for 6 weeks…. 4pm at The Studios of Key West, at 533 Eaton St….. Get tix at www.tskw.org.
FREE SPONSORED BY THE STUDIOS ON APRIL 9…6:45 am at The White Street … At sunrise, 7:04 …Key West Water Dance is part of a national happening with simultaneous dance performances across the country calling attention to water issues. Features choreographed movements by volunteer and pro dancers and newly commissioned music by the Haitian super-group, Orchestre Christophiles.
CONCERT AT FT. EAST MARTELLO, APRIL 16….Singer Amy Helm and her band, The Handsome Strangers will debut her roots-rock album, “Didn’t it Rain” as part of Music at Martello Series. The daughter of Levon Helm of the Band and acclaimed singer/songwriter, Libby Titus, Helm has learned from the best. Doors open at 4:45 with opening act at 5:45. Helm starts at 7 pm…Tix are $20 in advance & $25 at the door…..Go to www.keywestconcerts.com. Members get discounted tix and must call 305-295-6616 x 106. Parking is $5…bike park for free.
CONCH REPUBLIC ROYAL INVESTITURE, APRIL 23….From 8-11pm at Rick’s Durty Harry’s. 202 Duval St…past FF Queen Leigha Fox will host this even where Candidates will raise $$$ for the Conch Republic Wesley House Foster Children’s Fund. Anyone raising $50 or more will earn their royal title. You may begin raising funds immediately. Every dollar you raise will count as a vote in your quest to obtain the title. Dollars raised may be dropped off at the Wesley House Family Services office at 1304 Truman Ave. any time before 5 pm on April 22, and will be counted toward your royal campaign coffer. Apply at the Wesley House website at www.wesleyhouse.org or contact Claire at 305-809-5000 ex: 230. Claim your position in the Conch Republic Family….any serious or silly rank or position is acceptable except King, as Mel Fisher will always have that title. In the events of multiple candidates for the position of Queen, and because there can only be one Queen, the candidate earning the most votes will assume the Title. All others will be deemed ‘Queens in Waiting.”
HAPPY APRIL 10 BIRTHDAY TO…DONNA BARNETT…LANDON BRADBARY…JANICE GRUBER …ANN GUTH (Randy Robert’s lovely mother.)
JAZZ AT THE GARDENS HOTEL, APRIL 10….…Mike Emerson and Friends entertain from 5:30-8 pm in this Tropical Oasis!!!
LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, APRIL 10,17,24…Barry Cuda performs at 8:30pm.
GREEN PARROT, APRIL 10…Jazz at 1 pm….5:30 pm, Juke Sunday!
KEY WEST THEATER, APRIL 10…8 pm, Entertainment by Nick Norman, Joal Rush Lewis Brice & Friends…512 Eaton St.
PIER HOUSE BEACH BAR, APRIL 10,17,24….Rob Distasi performs on April 10, noon to 3…. Amandah Jantzen performs on the 17 & 24.
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD, APRIL 10,17… Kevin Poole performs from 6-10pm.
SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, APRIL 10…. Joal Rush at 5 pm… Currie Clayton at 9 pm.
HOG’S BREATH ON APRIL 10…noon, Dan Harvey & Mike Hayes…5pm, Jessie Brown Band…
TAVERN N TOWN, APRIL 10,17,24…..Rob DiStasi performs from 5 to 9 pm!
CHICAGO’S ON GREENE ST., APRIL 10…The Eric Culberson Trio performs from 8:30 to midnight.
TROPIC CINEMA…APRIL 10….6:30 pm…Cinema Series , LA DAMNATION DE FAUST Opera de Paris…..tix, members $18…non members, $20.
LATEDA , APRIL 10 …Tea Dance at 4 pm…. 3 Sum in the Lounge at 8:30 pm.
SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL 10….12 to 5pm Michael McCloud…-7-11pm The Island Time Duo.
*‘WOMEN SINGING FOR WOMEN CONCERT ON APRIL 10…One night only…Jodyrae Campbell presents this show to benefit Samuel’s House at 8 pm at Lateda, 1125 Duval St. Show starts at 8 pm…doors open at 7:30…Emcee is the fab Christopher Peterson…Stars Jodyrae, Em Lazott, Grisel Padron, Destiny Montgomery…all past Aqua Idol Star Performers….plus Maribeth Graham, Bria Ansara, Susee Isherwood…. AND a few good men too….former Aqua Idol winners, Al Romano, Larry Blackburn and Trey Forsyth, plus Barry Tarallo, Christopher the Great and Nick Mazza will be doing some Pole Dancing! Call 305-296-0240 ex: 118 for tickets.
VINTNER’S DINNER, 2016….APRIL 17…..6 pm at the Casa Marina Flagler Ballroom …. 8 course dinner & wine pairing….this is a spectacular event….for tix go to www.keystix.com or call 305-295-7676.
JUMP UP SOCIAL ON APRIL 17…The Southernmost cocnut Castaways hosts its jump up social from 2-5 pm at the Salty Angler at 1114 Duval St…All invited…charity will be for the Fl Keys SPCA.
HAPPY APRIL 11 BIRTHDAY TO…..WEST VALENTINO INTERNICOLA’S 1ST…MICHAEL POPVICE… HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…NANCY MOULTON & DIANA DAVIS!!!
DUELING BARTENDERS ON APRIL 11,18,25….It’s Mark Watson and Tom Luna entertaining from 5:30-8:30 pm at Aqua Nightclub…711 Duval St. Every Monday.
THEOLOGY ON TAP, APRIL 11,18,25…..From 6 to 8 pm….at The Porch on Caroline St…. Share & discuss thoughts on values, faith, etc. All invited.
LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, APRIL 11,18,25…Larry Smith and Co. entertains at 8:30 pm, every Monday evening… at 821 Duval St…. Happy Hour is 3 to 8 pm…2 for 1 drinks. A great spot for Locals!!!! And Tourists too!!!!
SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, APRIL 11…Scott Kirby at 5….Caffeine Carl & Buzz at 9 pm.
PIER HOUSE BEACH BAR, APRIL 11,…..Noon to 3 pm, Rob DiStasi entertains.
CHICAGO’S ON GREENE ST….APRIL11&12…Biscuit Miller & the Mix…. from 8:30- Midnight!!!
LATEDA, APRIL11….Dave Bootle in the Lounge at 8:30 pm!!! Christopher Peterson’s Eyecons Show is in the Crystal Room at 9 pm.
SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL11,18, 25….noon to 5, Black & Skabuddah…7 –11pm, The Greens.
HOG’S BREATH , APRIL11….noon, Zack Seemiller….5 pm, Tropical Soul 9 pm, the Coal Men…
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., APRIL 11…Bahama Boyz perform from 6-10 pm.
TAVERN N TOWN, APRIL 11,18,25…..Michael Thomas entertains from 5 to 9 pm.
*ART AUCTION AT THE STUDIOS, APRIL 11… 6pm at 533 Eaton St….Joe & Beth Pizzo will be acutioning off a part of their vast art collection to benefit “Hugh’s View’ and the construction of the Rooftop Terrace….5o original paintings, sculptures, with works by Sanchez, Audubon, Baron, Bell Salinero and more! All invited.
TASTE OF KEY WEST, APRIL 18….At Truman Waterfront…annual event…get tix now at www.keystix.com or call 305-295-7676. 6 pm….general admission.
HAPPY APRIL 12 BIRTHDAY TO….J.T. THOMPSON…NINA CROOKS… CHRIS SKINNER HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….PATTI & CARL McMACKIN!!!
GREEN MARKET EVERY THURSDAY, APRIL 12,29,26….This is from 9 am to 2 pm at Bayview Park…LOTS of great produce, cheeses, antiques, gift items, crafts, pickles, jellies, home-made items, baked goods….
MCCONNELL’S IRISH PUB, APRIL 12,19,26….Aqua Idol Waterfront Playhouse #1 Winner, FIONA MOLLOY performs at 900 Duval St. every Tuesday & Wed. eve from 8 till late. She is a true champion!
FREE LECTURE AT KW LIBRARY, APRIL 12….10 am….Bird Migration with Mark Hedden. 700 Fleming St. Seating limited.
MICHAEL DIVELY SOCIAL JUSTICE & DIVERSITY ENDOWMENT SERIES, APRIL 12 … Champagne reception with filmmakers at 6:30 pm….Q & A follows every screening. Admission is $18 for non members and $15 for members…. The movie is PRIVATE VIOLENCE..looks at the complexities and paradoxes of domestic violence and the laws, the public presumptions and the silence that conspire to let this epidemic against womena dn families rage unchecked. Stars Women’s Advocate, Kit Gruelle.
KICK OFF PARTY FOR MAYOR CRAIG CATES, APRIL 12…..You are invited to attend this party at the Waterfront Brewery from 5:30-7:30 pm.….appetizers, refreshments and entertainment too.. paid and provided by Mayor Cat
LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, APRIL 12,19,26….Eric Holt & Mike Kilgos entertain from 8:30 pm till late!!!
VIRGILIO’S ON APRIL 12….Skipper Kripitz, Gary Rivenson, and Ross Brown entertain at 9 pm…in back of La Trattoria on Applerouth & Duval Sts.
SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, APRIL 12….Scott Kirby, 5 pm….Joal Rush&Friends at 9 pm.
HOG’S BREATH, APRIL 12,13,14…noon, Joel Nelson…5 pm, Tropical Soul…9 pm, the Coal Men…
BOTTLECAP BLUE ROOM….Line Dancing at 8 pm…House Music Party at 11 pm.
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., APRIL 12…Robyn & James perform from 6 to 10 pm…
PIER HOUSE BEACH BAR, APRIL 12…noon to 3, Alfonse…4-7pm, Din Allen.
LATEDA, APRIL 12…..Randy Roberts Live! Show in the Crystal Room at 9 pm!!! Dave Bootle is in the Lounge at 8:30 pm!!!
TAVERN N TOWN, APRIL 12,29,26…Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas perform from 5 to 9 pm.
SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL 12…noon to 5, Gary Hempsey….7-11pm, The Red Headed Express!!!
CEMETERY TOURS…..Group tours of the historic cemetery…tours start at 9:30, 9:50 and 10 am…..To reserve call 305-304-1453. Call to find when next tours are.
HAPPY APRIL 13 BIRTHDAY TO…ANNIE MINERS…… HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…..HELN WALKER & LEO WATERS.
WELCOME TO KEY WEST….Our good friends from Chippewa Lake, Ohio, Joan and Chuck Armbruster, will be visiting Key West with 8 of their long-time friends on April 13 thru the 17th! We wish them a most wonderful mini vacation!!!!
*‘ENCHANTED APRIL’ OPENS IN PREVIEW AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE, APRIL 13 .. ….This charming, romantic, magical comedy is based on the 1920’s novel by Elizabeth von Amim and was a hit movie starring Miranda Richardson, Joan Plowright, and Alfred Molina. Four English women try to break free from their rain-drenched and oppressive lives in 192o’s London by renting a medieval castle in Italy for the month of April. There, amid the wisteria blossoms and the Mediterranean sunshine, all four bloom again…rediscovering themselves in ways that they could never have expected. Directed by Danny Weathers, and set design by Michael Boyer….Starring Elena Devers, David Black, Nicole Nurenburg, John Reynolds, Erika Money Butters, Chris Stone, Mary Falconer and Ryan Didato…stage manager is Annie Miners. Tix for the preview are only $25 and there is only one preview for this show. Call the box office at 305-294-5015 or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for tix.
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., APRIL 13…6-10 pm, Mike Naughton performs.
AT THE GARDENS HOTEL, APRIL 13,20,27…Dom Carelli entertains at the Gardens Hotel, from 5 to 7 pm!!!!
LITTLE ROOM JAZZ BAR, APRIL 13,20,27…Bobby Nesbitt is at the piano from 5:30-7:30 pm…At 8:30 pm, it’s Frankie O’Brien and Michael Thomas. 821 Duval St.
PIER HOUSE BEACH BAR, APRIL 13,20,27…..noon to 3 pm, Rob DiStasi…. 4-7 pm, Tom Taylor.
THE GREEN PARROT, APRIL 13….Happy Dog performs at 5:30 and 9 pm.
LATEDA, APRIL 13… Dave Bootle entertains in the Lounge at 8:30 pm.
SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, APRIL 13… 5pm, Scott Kirby…..9 pm,Anthony Picone and Friends.
TAVERN N TOWN, APRIL 13…Mike Emerson performs from 5 to 9 pm.
CHICAGO’S ON GREENE ST., APRIL 13,20,27….Amandah Jantzen from 5:30-8:30 pm….8:30-midnight, Biscuit Miller & the Mix.…..
SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL 13&14…noon to 5, Michael McCloud…7-11pm, The Red Headed Express!!!
HAPPY APRIL 14 BIRTHDAY TO….PAM VEREB!!!!!…..IOLANDA STASHENKO!!!
**‘ENCHANTED APRIL’, GRAND OPENING ON APRIL 14….The Waterfront Playhouse opens with this truly enchanting story you are sure to take to your hearts…..8 pm show time…. Opening night party sponsored by Mary Lynne Price and Susan Puskedra. Get tickets NOW at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 305-294-5015. This show runs until April 30th. This is a DON’T MISS!!!!
SALUTE ON APRIL 14,21,28….BOBBY NESBITT & SKIPPO entertain at Salute on the Beach from 4:30-6:30 pm!!!!! Great chance to unwind and enjoy the songs and the view!!!!!
LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, APRIL 14,21,28….Larry Baeder & Bill Blue perform at 8:30 pm ……..821 Duval St.
PIER HOUSE BEACH BAR, APRIL 14,21,28…noon to 3, Rob DiStasi!!!
SMOKIN TUNA, APRIL 14…Scott Kirby at 5 pm… 9 pm, Caffeine Carl & the Buzz.
BOTTLECAP BLUE ROOM, APRIL 14….Songs & Stories…a listening event with CW Colt and local and visiting songwriters….8 pm.
LATEDA, APRIL 14…Christopher Peterson’s Eyecons Show at 9 pm in The Crystal Room!!! 3 Sum is in the Lounge at 8:30 pm.
CHICAGO’S ON GREEN ST.,APRIL 14…5:30-8:30 pm, Amandah Jantzen …8:30-midnight…. The Eric Culberson Trio….Euro DJ from midnight till 4 am!
‘OUT OF THE CITY’ AT RED BARN, APRIL 14,15,16…..This comedy at 8 pm….stars Mimi McDonald, Michael McCabe, Maribeth Graham, and Laurie Seth Yates….directed by Murphy Davis…..runs thru April 16….go to www.redbarntheathre.com or call 305-296-9911 for tickets.
GRUNTS ON APRIL 14,21,28…. 8 pm, it’s Peter Diamond with Tim McAlpine and Paulie Waterson…located across from Kelly’s on Caroline St.
SUNSET PIER ON APRIL 14,21,28….The Happy Dog performs every Tues. at the Ocean Key House on the pier.
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., APRIL 14,21,28…Rick Fusco performs from 6-10 pm.
TAVERN N TOWN, APRIL 14,21,28….Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas entertain from 5- 9 pm.
GREEN PARROT…APRIL 14…..Bob Marley Tribute at 5:30 and 9 pm.
LECTURE ON OVER-SEA RAILROAD AT CUSTOM HOUSE, APRIL 21….John Blades, director emeritus of the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum will present, ‘Much More than Meets the Eye: the Context of Building the Over-Sea Railroad’ as part of the KW Art & Hist. Society’s Distinguished Speaker Series…6-7 pm on the 3rd floor of the Custom House, 281 Front St. Register at www.kwahs.org/learn.
THANKFUL ON THURSDAY…..I am very thankful for the following persons who have touched my life very especially lately……Kathy Russ, Bobby Nesbitt, Mary Lynn Beattie, Marilyn Rintamaki, Kristen and Jim Ryan…..thanks for your kindness and generosity.
LOVE TO YOU, AND REMEMBER……Cherish your visions; cherish your ideals; cherish the music that stirs in your heart…the beauty that forms in your mind…the loveliness that drapes your purest thoughts. If you remain true to them, yor world will at last be built.
Lynda
PS…..AND HERE’S MORE INFORMATION:
TENNESSEE WILLIAMS ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITY….It may be time to renew your membership to the Tennessee Williams Legacy Foundation…a fundraising support arm of the Exhibit. All funds raised go to the operation, maintenance and improvement of the Exhibit and its mission of raising public awareness of the importance and breadth of Tennessee Williams’ influence on the literary world during his 34 years living in KW. Benefits include an annual membership party held on March 2…curator led champagne tours of the exhibit at 513 Truman and tix for the Tenn. Wms Classic Film Series held during each Monday eve during March at the Tropic Cinema. To become a member go to www.twkw.org or call Dennis Beaver at 305-294-3121…
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.
RED BARN 2015-16 SEASON….March 22-April 16, OUT OF THE CITY, directed by Murphy Davis and stars Mimi McDonald, Seth Yates, Maribeth Graham and Michael McCabe…Ap.16 to May 14, a reprise of THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMANN……April 3&4, I LOVE ETHEL….May 8-10, THE STORY GOES ON. Tix now onsale at www.redbarntheatre.com or call 305-296-9911.
KATHY MELENDY……My friend, Kathy is dealing with a serious health problem. I ask for continued prayerful support. Send emails to her at kmelendy@bellsouth.net.
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 305-842-1666 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 is 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 so that by the end of 2015, Hugh’s View will be a Truism…. And that we can all gather together, lift our glasses from atop the Garden and toast HUGH’S VIEW!!!!!
5% DISCOUNT FOR YOU & THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE….Jennifer Badry, jewelry designer to the stars, is offering you a 5% discount plus %5 will go to benefit the Waterfront Playhouse….Just let her know. Mention that you read about this offer in my blog…go to ‘7 Artists Gallery’ at 122 Duval St. and these discounts are applied. Jen is arguably one of Key West most fabulous Jewelry Designers.
GRACE ON FRANCES STREET….This is a glorious new shop at 6oo Frances….a lush new 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…Owner, Patricia Baldus relates….’A worldwide search to find the BEST of Everything’ graces GRACE!!!!’ It offers luxury to the nth degree….you will feel with all your senses. Please stop by…take your time and savor everything within…the lovely Kim Rettenwander is the manager…open daily, at the corner of Southard!
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 AT AQUA…Open daily from 5 to 11 pm….great place to hang!!! In the back of the nightclub at 711 Duval.
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!
SWING DANCE LESSONS EVERY WED….7 pm at Paradise Health & Fitness, 1706 N. Roosevelt….Instructors Lucy Carleton ….runs thru Dec. 11…call 296-6348.
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.
Love, Lynda
*** THE ARIES PERSONALITY…MARCH 21 THROUGH APRIL 20 ***
It is hard to ignore the Arien….they have so much personality and vitality, making them the sort of people who like to be noticed! They hate taking back seat in life and will do anything to prevent it! They are natural leaders, not followers. The last thing any Arien wants to do is carry out other people’s orders or be at their beck and call. They loathe being just one of the crowd, and this attitude doesn’t change as they get older. They have to be in control of situations and do not like it one bit when it is the other way around. Life is very black & white for Ariens, with no grey area. They are very idealistic, and always have high expectations that things will turn out well. They have a burning desire to achieve…have an infectious enthusiasm and an adventurous spirit. An Arien without a goal is a sad sight, as they are lost without anything to aim for. They are easy to lose their tempers but it is all over in a flash. One minute they may be shouting their heads off and the next they have forgotten all about it. They do have a problem with bluntness…they like to tell it like it is and this sometimes leads to hurt feelings when they go too far and do not realize the impact of their words. They are outspoken….and if they curb that it would take so much fun out of things! In love, they dream of fairytale romances…they love the thrill of the chase, often finding it the most exciting part of a relationship….often cooling off when they get what they want. Their generous spirit and warm personality make them wonderful friends and delightful lovers. Sex is very important to them and they enjoy a very physical relationship with their partners. They have the utmost faith and trust in people. They fall in love easily and invest everything in their lover. Their hearts are shattered when that partner fails to live up to their expectations. They have a tendency to put loved ones on a pedestal, thinking they can do no wrong. All is great while they are on that pedestal but the moment they turn out to be human, the Arien is crushed and let down and in lots of pain. However, Ariens do not learn from their mistakes and often repeat them over and over again! The best signs for an Aries are Capricorn, Gemini, and Scorpio. In careers, the Arien cannot be tied down as they are free spirits. They must have a job with room to breathe. They hate having a job which requires them to account for their every action. They will become bored and frustrated in these situations. They prefer being self-employed because most Ariens have a low opinion of their higher ups. Their competitive nature makes them natural freelancers…they love coming up with new ideas. Jobs like engineering, mechanics, the armed services, and sports appeal to Ariens. They are better at dreaming up ideas than in following them. They cannot live without money…love spending it and are suckers for impulse buys. They love spending on cars, special bikes, and are attracted to speed and danger. They are also very generous and spend lots of money on friends and loved ones. Saving money is not as interesting to an Arien as spending it. They live for today and not to morrow!!
WE LOVE OUR ARIEN FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS!!!!
Please read the lists below and take time to add their names to your datebooks so you can reach out to them on their special days!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO….
3/21…Clifford Nowak…Scott Muir
3/22…Rhett Kalman…Rafael Gonzalez…Judy Kovats
3/23…Kim Gordon…Amy Scalise…Pam Spence…Newt Ruch….
3/24…Chloe Hodgdon….Robin Hansel…Mary Borrell
3/25…Hy Conrad…Doug Stripp…Alice Justavich Kelly (Remember Rose Frechette and Fran Verral & Harry Ruchman.)
3/26…Jana Krejcirova…Cameron Murray…Kevin Melloncamp…Judy Pingston…Kenny Chesney…Glenda Rowley
3/27…..Ray Baker…..Roger Nelson….Deborah Goldman…Stephanie Sanders….Carina Borders.
3/28…Kathy Melendy…Pam Lopez
3/29…Marc Crow…Jennifer Stevens…Kathy Stevens…Stella Winiarski…Laurel Denny…Please remember John Wickes!
3/30…Carol Burnham
3/31…Jeff Egleston….Barbara “Please” Hoffman…Yolan Findlay…Michael McMahon…Donna Stanton
4/1…Lee Skillington…Mary Ellen Lapp….John Smythe….Mary Lou Ferris…Franco Piacibello
4/2…Anne Stevens…..Harry Schroeder
4/3….Tommy Wilson
4/4…George Sanders…Jenny Emerson…Billy Piscopo…Brian Taylor…..Suzie Byrd….(Please take time to remember Kitty Green and Art Gasior!)
4/5…..Lucy Carlton-Williams….Gordon Keiser..John Hamilton…Rita Brown Troxel…Bill Melchior…
4/6….George Rutgers…..Sue Forti…(Please take time to remember Larry Harvey and Virginia Molzan.)
4/7…Dick Buckheim…Bob Brown…Christian Monzon
4/8…Peter Arnow…Jack Eaton….Arlene Machor
4/9…..Jeffrey Harwell…Bill Roberts…Barry Philipson….Bob Scott…Richard Smolik…Pat Smith
4/10…Donna Barnett…Ann Guth…Carol Kiwala…Landon Bradbary…Janice Gruber…Renny Stevens…
4/11….Michael Popvice….Laurie Jordan…Jim Blahnik…West Valentino Internicola.
4/12…J.T.Thompson….Nina Crooks…Chris Skinner…Keidi Ehrgott
4/13…..Annie Miners
4/14…..Pam Vereb…Iolanda Stashenko….William Trem
4/15…Ken Peskett
4/16… Denise Chikelis
4/17…..Vincent Zito…Tom Oosterhoudt…Les Steele…Phyllis Kaschub
4/18….Chip Allen….Heather Mae Potter…Gayle Miller
4/19….Jim Salem….Walter Schmida
4/20…..Bob Esty….Robert Spottswood…Jane Rohrschneider…Marie Knox…Sheri Lohr….Christy Ryan Mack…(Please remember Mark Barack!)
HAPPY ARIES ANNIVERSARY TO….
3/21…..Pat & Dave Livesay…….
3/22….Roger & Nancy Nelson……..and…….Roberta & Basel Markow
3/24…Amy & Wayne Cleveland
3/26…..Bonnie Piceu & Paul Dietz
3/30…..Vincent Zito and Cameron Murray
3/31….Mary Borrell & Eugene Knudsen
4/2…..Linda & Fred Greenberg
4/7…..Dick Norford and Kay Fullen…..Carolyn & Bob Scott
4/11…..Nancy Moulton & Diana Davis
4/12…..Patti and Carl McMackin
4/17…..Danny Weathers and Alan Melnick
4/18…Amanda & Daniel Garcia
4/19…..Joe & Beth Pizzo…..
4/20…..Eric & Julie Johnston…..
If you are one of those fascinating Ariens described above, please let me know if the description pertains to you in any way. If you are a reader of mine, and would like to be added to the Birthday/Anniversary Lists, please let me know by e-mailing me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net and I will be glad to put you on the list. The whole purpose is so that those reading it may see some one they know and then reach out to them on their special days….a nice and easy way to build community and spread love and joy to those we know. Just send me the month & day of your birthday or anniversary if applies, and you will be added. Love, and Happy Birthday and Anniversary to all our Arien friends and family members!!!!
Lynda
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