!!!!AND JUST LIKE THAT, IT’S THE FINALE OF AQUA IDOL!!!!!!

TUESDAY, MARCH 21, TO MONDAY, MARCH 27 (ETC.), 2017 IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!!

HAPPY MARCH 21 BIRTHDAY TO….JERRY DOWNS…CLIFF NOWAK…SCOTT MUIR! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO……The LIVESAYS!!!!

BRUCE MOORE & TERRI WHITE AT THE GRAND FINALE OF AQUA IDOL, MARCH 21 …I am personally inviting you to attend the GRAND FINALE OF what has been a wonderful fundraiser for the Waterfront Playhouse. This event began on Jan. 10 with 14 singers and now we have our FINAL FOUR…all talented and amazing!!! If you have not yet attended, I ask that you please TRY to attend our sure- to- be….GRAND FINALE!!! You are guaranteed to have a great time while helping out the esteemed Waterfront Playhouse raise funds. Your presence there would mean the world to me, and to the theater and our contestants. It also gives you a great chance to welcome Home to Key West, BRUCE MOORE, after his many months of chemotherapy. I thank all of our regular attendees with ALL my heart and I hope you tell all your friends how fun and entertaining it is! Read below about what to expect on Tuesday, March 21 at Aqua Idol at 711 Duval St.

****AQUA IDOL 2017 ON MARCH 21….. Another super enthusiastic standing room only crowd witnessed one of the ALL TIME Best Aqua Idol Contests EVER last Tuesday, 3/14.!!!! On Tues. March 14, we sadly lost 3 of our fabulous contestants…. Vicky Hedberg, Arthur Crocker and Gina Salerno!!!! At the end of the evening our Top Final Four were announced and they are…..BOB WOOD….BILL MELCHIOR …SARAH DORRANCE….and DESTINY MONTGOMERY. On March 21, they will be singing two songs….and at the end of the evening…based on the amount they each raise on March 21 only, the order of #1 through #4 will be announced. Each is a star… and each will receive a wonderful prize package…this year, I have assembled a prize package valued at over $35,000 in prizes….to be shared amongst the Top 4!!! If you want a good seat, make sure you get there early enough to claim one!

Not only will you enjoy the great songs delivered by our Top 4 Contestants, but we have many special surprises in store for you. Joining Tony Konrath and I as celebrity Guest Judge will be the fabulous BRUCE MOORE, who is flying in especially to be at the Finale. You may remember, BRUCE was the Aqua Idol winner in 2015. This Broadway Baby, who had lived in KW for many years, has had a very challenging year….Diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, he has been going through bi-weekly bouts of chemo since Sept. His last one was March 7. In 6 weeks he will find out his status, health wise. We are all praying that the chemo worked and he can go on with his life. Anyway, I invited him to Key West, and he said he is feeling up to joining us on this BIG night, and we are keeping our fingers crossed that he will also be able to sing a guest song…he claims the months of chemo have taken a bit of a toll on his voice….that we all hope is just temporary…. Another fab guest singer will be there too…. TERRI WHITE….. Others will sing too, including Al Romano …while the money is being counted, if time permits. All this gloriousness is FREE to attend …happy hour drink prices served by Fantasy Fest King Mark Watson … amazing entertainment …loads of fun while raising money for a great cause, THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE! Come and see & hear what everyone has been talking about for months!!!! And come early…at least by 5:40 if you want a seat. Showtime is 6:30 to 8 pm!!!! If you have a fave contestant, it is important that you be there and you vote with $$$$… and if you can’t be there vote online!!

TERRI WHITE NEEDS YOUR HELP!!!!…Our dear friend, Terri White has a rare blood disease called Little Chain Deposition Disease and Multiple Myeloma. The treatment of this very serious malady is chemotherapy and it is very costly. Unfortunately, Terri does NOT have insurance. Treatments are $1,500 a week plus $1,000 for prescriptions. She and partner, Donna Barnett, are doing everything possible to acquire financial aid, but to no avail. TERRI IS IN DIRE NEED OF YOUR HELP AT THIS CHALLENGING TIME. A GO FUND ME Account has been established to help her. Terri has done much volunteering for others in the community, and now she needs YOUR help. Please go to the Go Fund Me Site to contribute whatever you can.

Go to https://www.gofundme.com/terri-white-medical-fund?ssid=805222351&pos=1. I hope and pray that you will find it in your heart to be kind and generous. If you have any thoughts or suggestions, I ask that you please contact Donna Barnett at donnab410@aol.com. Thank you.

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…Bruce Moore…..the family & friends of Richard Kruszynski ……Terri White …Bob Esty ….Nancy Lima…the de Boer Family on the loss of their father, Herman … the family & friends of John Renzi, husband of Betty Renzi… the family & friends of Noreen Collins on the loss of her sister, Mary Rita….Snake Collins….. Dan Collins …..Eric Nelson…..Sweet Susie…..Brian Belanger ….. Nicole …Jacob Gelt Dekker ….Rude Girl..… Lee Knight … Lynda Scott …Frank and Francine Gren …Maryann Reifschneider…the Leadbeter family on the loss of Gail Leadbeter …Sherrey Welch …Marta White ….Walter Lepperd …Howard & Inez Casey…Wally Stevens …..Mary Lou Hoover …Kip Larson …Bill Lodermeir…Lenny Stevens …George Kling …Eric Weinberger … George Bernat….Rennetta Stevens …Richard and Betty Carraway …David Herndon …Lottie Domski …Frank Everhart …Anne McKee … Ron Burns …..Teresa Lawson … Zita DuPel ……. Tony Martinez …Chris Warner .…Brian Martinez and family …. Star Husky…..M. Lynn. . . Ron Maranian …Marec Yooree …Virgil and Nancy 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 Foundation is celebrating 10 years of service to the community by launching a campaign with a goal to reach $10,000. What IS this foundation, you may ask….It is a food recovery program located throughout Monroe County in the form of food pantries and school meal programs. The SOS strives to end hunger and poverty in Monroe County…HOW? By assisting the working poor through food assistance. Believe it or not, there are many people who live here who are trying desperately to make it in this world, and the aid that is given to them via the programs sponsored by SOS, helps tremendously. 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. At this giving and caring time of year, please support the SOS Foundation. 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!!

FIONA MOLLOY PERFORMS AT KEY WEST BITE….MARCH 21,28….Fiona performs from 7 to 11 pm at this new hot spot….restaurant and bar….located on Caroline St. across from the historic seaport…..the former PT’s Late Night!!!

***AVENUE Q AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE, MARCH 21-25 THIS WEEK……This is the final week to enjoy this Triple Crown Tony Winner at Waterfront Playhouse!! Director Danny Weathers has assembled an ultra talented cast for this hilarious musical……Kristen Michelle, Brian Hall, Justin Ahearn, Lora Nichols, Susannah Wells, Jeremy Zoma and Juanita Green! Fabulous set by Michael Boyer…..musical direction under Michael Fauss….choreography by Penny Leto…..For tickets go to 305-294-5015 or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org. If you haven’t seen this marvelous and delightful musical, Do yourself a BIG favor get tickets NOW!!!!!

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.

CONGRATS TO SAMUEL’S HOUSE 2017 HONOREES!!!…Bob and I were proud to be included as honorees last year….This year those on the list are, EDWARD SWIFT… HEATHER CARRUTHERS…… …. ELENA SPOTTSWOOD …PEARY FOWLER … TOM CALLAHAN …… BRUCE BOROS ….. SUE BARROSO …..MICHAEL KNOWLES …..ANH SPAGNOLO …..RICK LOPEZ …..JOYCE BENAVIDES…..and CHARLENE NGUYEN. Invitations are being sent out. The Honors Dinner will be April 6 at 6 pm at Marriott Beachside Hotel….$70 includes dinner, live and silent auction and cash bar. More info to follow. To purchase tix call Tanya Leto at 305-296-1240.

TAVERN N TOWN, MARCH 21,28…. Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas entertain from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott!!

LATEDA….MARCH 21….3 SUM entertains at 8:30 pm in the Lounge. Randy Roberts Live! in the Crystal Room at 9 pm.

SCHOONER WHARF, MARCH 21….12 to 5, Gary Hempsey… 6:45 to 11 pm The Doerfels..

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, MARCH 21…..Ericson Holt & Mick Kilgos perform at 8:30 pm.

SMOKIN TUNA, MARCH 21 & 22…….John Frinzi at 5pm…the Andy Wescott Band at 9:00pm.

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., MARCH 21….. .Black & Skabuddah entertain from 6-10 pm.

TAVERN N TOWN ANNOUNCES NEW LATE EVENING HAPPY HOUR…..Every day there will be a special TAPAS Menu served from 9 to 11 pm. (Not on holidays) Tapas are only $7 and they are to die for! ALSO….2 for 1 drinks!!!!

HOG’S BREATH MAR 21,22,23. …..1 pm, Joel Nelson…5 pm, Dan Harvey & Heidi Burson Band…

VIRGILIOS, MARCH 14…..9 pm…..It’s the ‘Lush-Us’ with Michael Oakland, Skippo, Marty Stonely…come welcome her back to Key West!!!!

‘THE KING & I” ON MARCH 21….At 3:45 pm at The Tropic Cinema….at 6:15, OKLAHOMA….

VIRGILIOS ON MAR. 21….Fusion band with Skipper, Chris Burchard, Rob DiStasi, and Bubba Lownotes…. 9 pm…..behind LaTrattoria!!! On Appelrouth Ln.

FLA KEYS HEALTHY START COALITION LUNCHEON MARCH 21…..Annual event to honor volunteers…noon at Beachside Marriott…tix are $32..to reserve call 305-293-8424…or buy online at www.keyshealthystart.org/news/. Can be paid with cash or check the day of the lunch.

SCREENING OF FILM, ‘WRITERS ON BICYCLES-LITERARY KEY WEST’…AT LIBRARY, MARCH 21…at 10 am at 700 Fleming St….free….Q & A session afterward.

BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR TENN.WMS., AND AWARDS CEREMONY, MARCH 28…. 6 pm at 513 Truman Ave. All invited.

2017 ST.PAUL’S LENTEN FILM SERIES…MAR.28…’THE HOURS’ …2002 movie….go to frhooper@stpaulskeywest.org to reserve.

‘CAMPING WITH HENRY & TOM’ OPENS AT RED BARN ON MAR. 28…..Humorus play directed by Murphy Davis…a satire on politics and history….Get tix at 305-296-9911 or go to www.redbarntheatre.com.

2017 ST. PAUL’S LENTEN FILM SERIES, APRIL 4….2004 film, AS IT IS IN HEAVEN… to reserve go to frhooper@stpaulskeywest.org.

BOB FRECHETTE=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! Email him at rfrechette@bellsouth.net. He is the best! I promise!!!! Honest, fair, and adorable too!!!

PUN FOR YOU…A cartoonist was found dead in his home. Details are sketchy!

 

HAPPY MARCH 22 BIRTHDAY TO……RHETT KALMAN…DAROLD LETO …RAFAEL GONZALEZ…JUDY KOVATS….. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….NANCY & ROGER NELSON….and ROBERTA & BASIL MARKOW!!!

THE GRAND FINALE OF AQUA IDOL ON MARCH 21….We arrived at Aqua Nightclub at 5 pm and there was barely a seat to be had!  It was SRO already!!!!  It was truly a Happening…a Night to Remember!  By the end of the evening, our Top 4 were announced and received prize packages valued at over $35,000 total!  #4 was the adorable SARAH DORRANCE….#3 was the fabulous DESTINY MONTGOMERY….#2 was the irresistible BOB WOOD….and The 2017 Waterfront Playhouse Aqua Idol was the smooth as silk, ADM. BILL MELCHIOR!!!!  They all did a fabulous job and on March 21….our vocalists raised $10,000 for the Waterfront Playhouse on that night alone, !!!!  During these last 11 weeks, our vocalists collectively raised over $32,000…. superb!!!We had some sensational guest singers…..including BRUCE MOORE and TERRI WHITE…..two very close friends who are both Broadway Stars….and oddly, both dealing with cancer issues…..Also singing were Tony Konrath….Al Romano…. Arthur Crocker & his adorable girlfriend…. Jodyrae Campbell… and Larry Blackburn…..ALL were superb!!!!!  I want to thank Aqua Nightclub, and Kimball & Michael Ingram, for providing the venue for this “not like any other Aqua Idol” contest …..all my vocalists each worthy to win…..Larry Blackburn, Arthur Crocker, Jerry Downs, Vicky Hedberg, Rhett Kalman, Melody Lynn, Matthias Maloff, Grace Osborn, Heather-Mae Potter, Gina Salerno, plus our Top 4 mentioned above!!!!!  I want to thank the entertaining, Laurie Thibaud who emceed, and Nick Mazza who did all the sound and lighting…..I thank our amazing bartenders, Mark Watson, Ric Dery and all.  I thank my partner in crime, my Simon Cowell, Tony Konrath. …..and all our celebrity judges…..special thanks to Bruce Moore, who flew in especially to be Guest Judge at the Finale, and to sing too!  I thank all the people and businesses around town who so graciously donated to the Prize Package!  I thank my dear husband, Bob, who supported me through this long but rewarding endeavor…..and to all the Board Members, and Staff of the Waterfront Playhouse!  I want to thank Gary Symons and Bunnie Smith who were always true blue and so supportive while the Show went on every Tuesday.  I want to thank EVERYONE who came loyally week after week for 11 weeks….some never missed at all…..Perfect Attendance like in School!!!!!  And thanks to everyone else who seemed to enjoy every single moment every single Tuesday!   I send a big thanks to ALL who attended the Grand Finale on March 21……If you were there, I know, like the song in Dirty Dancing goes….’I HAD THE TIME OF MY LIFE!!!!!  and I owe it ALL to YOU!!!!!  

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, MARCH 22….. Trombone at 6 pm…. at 8:30 pm…it’s TERRI WHITE ….

JUST SAYIN’……What do we live for, if not to make life less difficult for each other?

**FRINGE PRESENTS, ‘THE GLASS MENAGERIE’…MAR. 22-25…..At the Parish Hall of St. Paul’s…..go to www.fringetheater.org/fringe20 for tix. Or call 305-731-0581…. Director is Rebecca Tomlinson…features Rebecca Gleason Lisa Elena Monda….and Note that Aqua Idol contestant, ARTHUR CROCKER, has a great role in this Tenn. Wms. wonderful play!! Former contestant, Matthias Maloff is Tom, the story’s narrator and the voice of Tennessee Williams. Violinist, William Weinstein provides musical framework.

MOVIES ON MARCH 22 AT “ TROPIC CINEMA…3:45pm, A CHORUS LINE…..

AUDIENCE SING- A -LONG WITH MOVIE ‘GYPSY”, MARCH 22…. 6:15 pm, movie …..tix are $10 and $7….Lyrics will be provided to audience members…..Feel free to sing along during the movie….bring props too! AT TROPIC CINEMA…..

CORK & STOGIE….1218 Duval St…. Happy Hour every day from 4-7pm….$5 wines by the glass. Wednesday is Wine Down Wednesday…select wines are half price per glass. Smoking allowed outside only.

NEED A DJ? …..Call Jimmy Jamz Productions at 305-923-7401. The Waterfront Playhouse just had him at their recent sensational Sock Hop Gala, and he was FABULOUS!!!!

 

HAPPY MARCH 23 BIRTHDAY TO……KIM GORDON …PAM SPENCE…NEWT RUCH … AMY SCALISE….. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…RAY BAKER & JOE VIANA.

** “AVENUE Q” AT WATERFRONT ON MARCH 23,24,25…..This delightfully raunchy, R-rated musical will have you smiling from ear to ear long after you leave the theater. .For tix go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 305-294-5015. THIS IS A DON’T MISS… . . . . . . .MUST SEE!!! A great show to take all your house guests!!!!! But now… Last 3 days!!!!

ADM. BILL MELCHIOR AT KEY WEST BITE, MARCH 23…..Bill, who is wowing them every week at Aqua Idol for the Waterfront Playhouse, has a bona fide gig at this great night spot…formerly PT’s Late Night…..6 to 8 pm….. Plan to stop by and enjoy an evening with this super vocalist and entertainer! Bill will be there every Thurs. until the end of April!!!

THANKFUL ON THURSDAY… BIG thanks for ALL my wonderful Aqua Idol contestants ….love them ALL!!!! And to all those who come week after week to support our vocalists and the Waterfront Playhouse…

GREEN MARKET, MARCH 23,30….This is every Thurs. at Bayview Park… 9am- 2pm.

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., MARCH 23,30 . …. Rick Fusco entertains from 6 to 10 pm.

TAVERN N TOWN, MAR.23,30… . . .Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas entertain from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge

SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, MAR.23,24&25 . . .5 pm, John Frinzi…9 pm, Caffeine Carl & Buzz.

SOUTHERNMOST MAGNOLIA AT BO’S FISHWAGON, MARCH 23,30…… .This unique band featuring Maggie Montz, Steve Gibson, Cindy Jefferson, and Chuck Sherman, will wow you with their amazing sounds….6 to 9 pm at BO’s on Caroline St. Every Thurs.

COMEDY EVERY THURS. AT BOTTLE CAP, MARCH 23,30……Best stand up comedy in the Blue Room at 1128 Simonton St…..go to www.comedykeywest.com for more info. Cost is $10…laugh a minute….give stand up a try!

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, MAR.23,30… . . .BOBBY NESBITT performs from 5:30-7:30 pm happy hours!!!! 821 Duval St. At 8:30 pm, it’s Hal Howland Trio!!!

THE GARDENS HOTEL ON MAR.23…5-7 pm, Jimmy Olson is at the piano.

GREEN PARROT, MARCH 23….Tony Baltimore & Caffeine Carl at 5:30 and….The Joe Marcinek Band 9 pm.

THE KEY WEST THEATER FIRST GALA: THEME IS “ OLD HOLLYWOOD….MARCH 23 …7to10 pm….Tix only $65 and include appetizers by Blue Macaw…music by Two of Cups and DJ Jimmy Cooper…silent auction…raffles…sneak preview of upcoming OKLAHOMA SMITH musical…. Grab your red carpet attire and relive your fave Old Hollywood moments at the Gala!!! All proceeds go to School of Performing Arts and the Back Room Music Studios…Event at Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St…. For tix go to www.thekeywesttheater.com.

TROPIC CINEMA MUSICAL SERIES, MARCH 23….3:45, MOULIN ROUGE…6:30 PM, MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS….. $7 and $10….

ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES, MAR.23…. 6 pm at The Custom House…3^rd floor center…speaker will be Valerie Trouet…talk about “Shipwrecks, Tree Rings & Hurricanes.” $5 for members and $10 for non. Go to www.kwahs.org/education/distinguished_speaker_series for tickets and details.

‘AROUND THE WORLD WITH NANCY 3’…MARCH 30…..Nancy 3 will delight with her accordion, humor, and international song repertoire…7:30 at One Island Family…. 801 Georgia St…. accompanied by Larry Smith and Peppy Pabon … Hear standards, show tunes, and classics…$20 for this sure to be wonderful evening…at the door….

CONGRATS TO GAYLA MORGAN & ERIC WEINBERGER…. Their musical, A DOG STORY closed to rave reviews in NYC!!!! Great cast, with wonderful direction …music by Gayla and book by Eric….two of Key West’s favorites. A cast album has been made of this delightful musical. To obtain this album go to www.BroadwayRecords.com. It is one dog-gone great album!!!!!!! I know, I have a CD and the songs and vocalists are fabulous!!!!!

 

HAPPY MARCH 24 BIRTHDAY TO……MARY BORRELL…CHLOE HOGDON …ROBIN HANSEL … HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….AMY & WAYNE CLEVELAND!!!

LATEDA ON MARCH 24….. 3 SUM performs in the Lounge at 8:30 pm…Christopher Peterson’s Show at 9 pm!!!

FISH FRY FRIDAY AT ST. MARY, MAR. 24…..5 to 8 pm….All proceeds benefit the Basilica School….. baked fish, conch fritters, pasta salad, dessert…dinner is only $12, and only $6 for children. Served at the Klaus-Murphy Center with entrance thru the Stations Garden….good food for a good cause. ALL welcome.

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., MARCH 24&31 . . .Mike Naughton from 1 to 5pm… Tony Baltimore from 6 to 10 pm.

BRIA ANSARA AT BERLIN’S, MAR.24,25,31….Every Friday & Saturday …..7 to 10 pm….709 Front St. Sultry singing by this great vocalist….in the Lounge at the A & B Lobster House.

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, MAR.24. . . It’s the Denis Hyland Jazz Quartet at 8:30-11:30 pm!!!! 821 Duval St.

SCHOONER WHARF, MAR.24 & 25…..12-5, M. McCloud…..Paul Cotton Band, 7 to midnight!!!

HOG’S BREATH, MAR. 24&25…..1 pm, Fradley & Cuda…5 pm, Dan Harvey & Heid Burson Band…

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL, MAR.24,31….Michael Robinson & Eric Haley….5- 7 pm.

THE GREEN PARROT, MAR.24&25… ..Water Seed performs at 5:30 & 10:00 pm.

TAVERN N TOWN, MAR.24 & 31…Mike Emerson entertains from 5 to 9 pm.

AT THE REACH, MAR.24…..Peter Diamond entertains from 5 to 7 pm.

ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY SALUTES THE NAVY WITH NEW EXHIBIT …At the Custom House on Front St….see how intertwined Key West and the US Navy are linked thru a cultural, visual, personal and regional history presentation. This exhibit will run thru Dec. 2017.

FLA KEYS SPCA SPRING SOCIAL, MAR.24…..Head’s up on this 10^th annual event….at KW Golf Course Club House….5:30: VIP Champagne reception & appetizers…6:30pm, Doors open for General Admission…MC, TOM LUNA…Music by Josh Ramsteck…Comp beer & wine…Cash Bar for Liquor…Silent auction, live auction 50/50 raffle…Dinner prepared by Martin Liz and Christopher Rounds…. Gen Admission is $55…$125 preferred dinner seating…$800 VIP preferred dinner seating for 8.. Get tix at the Shelter, www.keystix.com… Leave all pets at home…6:30-9:30 pm….

ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY IN CONCERT, MARCH 24….This fabulous award-winning vocalist will WOW you so get tix now….At Tennessee Williams Main Stage Theater, one night only….get tix at www.keystix.com…

MYSTERY DINNER & CABARET RETROSPECTACULAR ON MARCH 31…..Produced by Rock Solomon…..at Mangoes…..Go to www.mixdeity.com for info and reservations to this great fun and unique evening…..Dinner and Solve the Mystery…plus drinks and music!

‘THE ANTILLES MUSIC ENSEMBLE’ MARCH 31….at The Studios at 533 Eaton St…. 7 or 8 ensemble of musicians perform Caribbean and Islan dance music….Admission is $38…VIP is $55. Go to www.tskw.org for tickets.

 

HAPPY MARCH 25 BIRTHDAY TO… HY CONRAD …ALICE KELLEY… DOUG STRIPP .. Please remember HARRY RUCHMAN, ROSE FRECHETTE, and FRAN VERRAL.  

MOVIE, ‘THE AT EXPERIENCE ‘ …AT THE TROPIC, MARCH 25…..10 am …tix are $12… Share in the adventure of a lifetime with filmmaker, Andrew Forestell, son of Diane May….. Last chance to see this documentary….. www.theatexperience.com.  Free popcorn….

TAVERN N TOWN, MAR.25,APRIL 1,8,15,22,29…. Bobby Nesbitt at the piano 5- 9 pm.

THE GARDENS HOTEL, MAR.25. . . Equality Florida KW Gala….5:30-7:30 pm.

FREE SAILING LESSONS FOR WOMEN, MARCH 25.26….The KW Community Sailing Center offers FREE instruction for women on Saturdays and Sunday.…3 to 5 pm… on Saturday and 10 am to noon on Sundays, thru May. Call 305-292-5993…..Center is located at 705 Palm Ave.

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, MAR.25 . . Terri White performs at Happy Hour from 5:30-7:30 pm…..Ericson Holt & Mick Kilgos at 8:30 pm

LATEDA, MAR.25…..3 SUM at 8:30 pm in the lounge…. Randy Roberts Live Show in the Crystal Room at 9 pm!

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., MAR.25….. Rusty Lemmon from 1-5pm… Oren from 6-10pm.

EQUALITY FLORIDA KEY WEST GALA, MARCH 25……5:30-8 pm at The Gardens Hotel…appetizers, entertainment, beverages and an update on the work of Equality Florida….Free to attend, but donations are hoped for. Friend sponsorship is $500 and higher…however all level of support is appreciated. Honoree will be J.T. Thompson, creator of ONE HUMAN FAMILY!!! Survivor of Orlando’s Pulse Nightclub massacre, Brandon Wolf, will be a guest speaker.

THE STUDIOS ANNUAL STOCK ISLAND ARTISTS OPEN STUDIOS TOUR…..MARCH 25 …Climb aboard the Trolley from 11 am to 3 pm….visit workspaces of over 24 artists …tix are $20 ….get online at www.tskw.org or call 305-296-0458. See local artists in action (Perry & Derek Arnold, Craig Berube Gray, Pamela Kostmayer, Cindy Wynn, etc.) Ticket holder can drive to Stock Island on own or can take advantage of a FREE trolley leaving The Studios at 10:45 and returning at 1:30 pm. Hop on & off bus as you like.

LET’S TEA PARTY AT THE GREEN PINEAPPLE, MARCH 25…1130 Duval St….4 pm to 6…features holistic entrepreneur, Karen Moore of Zen jewelry….comp organic tea and special discounts on retail and services….

HALEY, MULLIGAN& ROBINSON, APRIL 1 & 2…..songs from 1946,56 and 65… Always great music from this talented threesome…at Tennessee Williams Cabaret at 8 pm.. get tix at www.keystix.com.

ROCK SOLOMON JAZZ NOIR, APRIL 1…at The Studios, 533 Eaton St….Go to www.tskw.org for tickets. Also go to www.mixdeity.com for info, etc.

FINAL LIBRARY BOOK SALE OF SEASON ON APRIL 1…..Please attend and make this a roaring success! 9:30 to 1:30 pm at 700 Fleming in the Palm garden!

EROTIC CITY…A BURLESQUE TRIBUTE TO ‘PRINCE’…APRIL 8…TaTah and Co. will do a PRINCE extravaganza….ALL your fave entertainers will be on hand to perform and delight….at Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St…..get tix now at www.thekeywesttheater.com. Big thanks to Christa aka TaTah…for her donation to the Waterfront Playhouse Aqua Idol fundraiser.

 

HAPPY MARCH 26 BIRTHDAY TO….JANA KREJCIROVA …CAMERON MURRAY … KEVIN MELLONCAMP …JUDY PINGSTON …GLENDA ROWLEY … KENNY CHESNEY … Please remember TENNESSEE WILLIAMS…. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. BONNIE PICEU & PAUL DIETZ!!!

ROCK SOLOMON AT OLD STONE COFFEE HOUSE, MARCH 26….9 to 11 am….The Shanty Hounds will perform…Singer/songwriter, Dani Hoy & Chris Rehm… at this new weekly event at 600 Eaton St. Free to attend. The place for soulful music on Sunday morns in Key West. Great coffee and conversation and listen to music and learn…and start your week off well!

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, MAR.26 . . . It’s Barry Cuda, Kenny Fradley and Mick Kilgos entertaining from 8:30 to 11:30pm. 821 Duval St.

SMOKIN TUNA, MAR.26…. Roenin at 5 pm.

LATEDA, MAR. 26…. TEA DANCE AT 4 PM…..3 SUM performs at 8:30 pm.

SCHOONER WHARF, MAR.26…..12-5, Michael McCloud…. . . 6:45-11pm, The Doerfels.

HOG’S BREATH MAR.26….Oren Polak at 1 pm….5pm, Dan Harvey & Heidi Burson Band.

GREEN PARROT, MAR.26….. 1-4:30 pm Jazz Jam…….Water Seed at 5:30…

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO.,MAR.26….. Chris Thomas from 6-10 pm.

TAVERN N TOWN, MAR.26…Rob DiStasi performs from 5 to 9 pm at the Marriott!

JAZZ IN THE GARDENS ON MAR.26….5-7:30pm…Mike Emerson & Friends!!!

JEFFERSON STARSHIP ON MAR.26….at Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St…..

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS BIRTHDAY RECEPTION & AWARD PRESENTATIONS FOR PAINTING, SHORT STORY & POETRY. MARCH 26….6 pm at 513 Truman Ave …. Wine, appetizers, and birthday cake….all invited.

IMPROMPTU CONCERT, MARCH 26…..Imani Winds perform at St. Paul’s at 4 pm…. Get tix at www.keystix.com or buy at the door. $20.

AUDITIONS FOR MUSICAL, ‘UNDYING LOVE’ ON APRIL 2 & 3….11:30 am to 1:30 pm in the Heinen Design Lab on the third floor at The Studios at 533 Eaton St….Musical by Ben Harrison will be presented in 2018. It is the story of the true life and death adventure of KW legend, Count Carl von Cosel and his romantic obsession with Elena Milagro Hoyo…takes place in the 30’2 & 40’s in KW.. Needed are 4 females 20-60 and 4 males, 40-50 years. ALL are singing roles. Prepare one song and send sheet music to Ashleyjohnson0705@gmail.com by March 26. A pianist and guitar player will be there during auditions. No monologues…a script will be provided. All auditions are by appointment only. Contact 305-294-0609 or above email to set up your audition time. For more details go to https://tskw.org/undying-love/ .This will be the premier of this amazing new musical.

HEAD’S UP ON FRINGE GALA….APRIL 2 …….. . . .at Al Maidah at 1019 White St……. . . .6-9 pm. . . . Open Bar, Dinner, Entertainment and More… . .Save the date!

ROCK SOLOMON’S SWING & SOCIAL DANCE NIGHT…APRIL 2….at the BottleCap at 1128 Simonton St…..go to www.mixdeity.com for tix and info or call 305-290-2796.

 

HAPPY MAR. 27 BIRTHDAY TO… ROGER NELSON …DEB GOLDMAN… RAY BAKER …CARINA BORDERS… STEPHANIE SANDER…MELODY LYNN…

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, MAR.27….Open Guitar Jam with Larry Baeder and Bill Blue…. at 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm.

GREEN PARROT, MAR.27… 7 to 9 pm, Bingo for a good cause.

SCHOONER WHARF, MAR.27…12 -5 pm, Raven Cooper…Island Time Duo, 6:45-11pm.

DUELING BARTENDERS AT AQUA NIGHTCLUB, MAR.27….. . .5:30-8:30 pm… great fun as Tom Luna, Rick Dery, Mark Watson and other great vocalists entertain while serving you up at the Bar!!! 711 Duval…

801 BURLESQUE ON MARCH 27….This is always a MOST entertaining show….at 801 upstairs…..$20…Two showtimes….9 pm and 11 pm!!!! Get tix at the door! Great fun!

LATEDA, MAR.27……3 SUM entertains at 8:30 pm till 11:30 pm…Randy Roberts Live at 9 pm….

HARD ROCK CAFÉ, MAR.27…..Chris Thomas performs at 6 pm.

HOG’S BREATH, MAR.27 . . ..1 pm, pm, Zack Seemiller…5 pm, Dennis McCaughey & Heather Douhit…9 pm, Jesse Brown Band…

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., MAR.27. . . The Bahama Boys from 6-10 pm.

TAVERN N TOWN…MAR.27,APRIL 3,10….Michael Thomas performs from 5 to 9 pm.

SMOKIN TUNA..MAR.27 ….Scott Kirby at 5pm…9pm, Caffeine Carl & the Buzz.

AT BOOKS & BOOKS, MARCH 27…..6 pm….Kay Redfield Jamison puts author Roberts Lowell on the couch with discussion on Lowell’s recent book…..signing to follow. At 533 Eaton St. For more info go to www.booksandbookskw.com. Big thanks to Judy Blume & George Cooper for their donation to the Waterfront Playhouse Aqua Idol fundraiser.

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS FILM FORUM, MAR. 27….at Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton St.….5:30, Champagne reception…6-7 pm, Forum….learn of Tennessee’s ties to Hollywood and his screenwriting…discussion led by Shirrel Rhoades.

NEIL BERG’S 105 YEARS OF BROADWAY, RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH 27…. For tix go to www.keystix.com. If you had tix for its original date and can’t attend on March 27, contact the Tennessee Williams theatre at 305-295-767 to arrange for a refund.

PICO & CHOWN AT LITTLE WHITE HOUSE, MAR. 27&28….8 pm at this historic museum…..Get tix at www.keystix.com… Very entertaining.

 

HAPPY MAR.28 BIRTHDAY TO …PAM LOPEZ…. Please remember KATHY MELENDY!!

LOVE TO YOU, AND REMEMBER…Let us be grateful to people who make us happy… they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.

Lynda

PS…..AND HERE’S MORE INFORMATION:

BEN HARRISON’S MUSICAL “UNDYING LOVE”…… . . . .Key West’s OWN, the multi-talented Ben Harrison, wrote first a book on Count Carl von Cosel….and then the Musical, “UNDYING LOVE”.. He, and many of his supportive fans, are hoping that the production of this musical will take place at The Studios of KW Feb.14-March 3, 2018…. A fundraising campaign is being launched to guarantee the success of “Undying Love’ Make a donation that will guarantee reserved seats for the Valentine’s Day 2018 premier! To donate go to https://tskw.org/undying-love/.

RCIA AT BASILICA OF ST. MARY…..Christian Initiation classes in English take place every Mon. at 7:15 pm…Spanish class takes place Sundays at 11 am. At the Klaus Murphy Center. This class is for all those who are interested in possibly becoming a Roman Catholic. Call 305-294-1018 for more information. (RCIA means Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults.)

LIBBY YORK AT LITTLE WHITE HOUSE, MARCH 5&6….8 pm….For tix go to www.keystix.com or call 305-295-7676. 111 Front St. Free parking.

IMPROMTU CLASSICAL CONCERTS INVITES YOU TO BECOME A MEMBER…. There are various levels of membership and each level has its own special perks. Subscribe now by going to www.classicalconcertstskw.org. The season begins in January!

MARY ELLEN’S NOW OPEN….Located at 420 Applerouth Ln….Lots of yummy comfort food…great fries…grilled cheese…Bands…Late night Food….Trivia…Juke Box … UFC …Football…Shot Specials…Dj’s…Good Eats….Open LATE!!!!! Great!

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

STAR OF THE SEA OUTREACH MISSION NEEDS VOLUNTEERS….To help with the food pantry on Stock Island….This mission serves hundreds of the community’s needy operating Mon-Fri. Call Donna at 305-407-5967 for info.

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.

CHEF JENNIFER CORNELL BACK IN TOWN…..She is catering medium sized parties and also working as a private chef….Contact her at 305-849-2315.

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.

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!

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.

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…Jerry Downs….Clifford Nowak…Scott Muir

3/22…Rhett Kalman…Rafael Gonzalez…Darold Leto…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…Please remember Tennessee Williams.

3/27…..Ray Baker…..Roger Nelson….Deborah Goldman…Stephanie Sanders….Carina Borders.

3/28…Pam Lopez…. Please remember Kathy Melendy…

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…David Marshall…

4/2…Anne Stevens…..Harry Schroeder

4/3….Tommy Wilson…Dee Dee Duecker…

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….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….Rhena Dahlgren…Michael Popvice….Laurie Jordan…Jim Blahnik…West Valentino Internicola.

4/12…J.T.Thompson….Nina Crooks…Chris Skinner…Matt Zintsmaster…Keidi Ehrgott

4/13…..Annie Miners

4/14…..Pam Vereb…Iolanda Stashenko….William Trem

4/15…Ken Peskett…Wendy Zintsmaster….Gina Maseratti…

4/16… Denise Chikelis

4/17…..Vincent Zito…Les Steele…Julie Paterson…Phyllis Kaschub…Mike Eppenhart…

4/18….Chip Allen….Heather- Mae Potter…Gayle Miller…

4/19….Jim Salem….Walter Schmida…..Jacki O’Neil

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

THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED SO GRACIOUSLY TO

THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE 2017 AQUA IDOL FUNDRAISER…..

Waterfront Playhouse 8 tix to preview night of Forever Plaid…$200

Key West Burlesque….2 tix to April 8 Show at KW Theater…Prince Tribute…$80

The Studios of Key West…a couple’s membership and tix to upcoming show…$200

Interview with winner in The Key West Weekly by Kristen Livengood….Priceless

Bloody Mary Party for 10 by Paul Murphy of the Saint…..$500

Sunset Cruise on Mary Lynne Price’s Boat…for 6….$750

Entertainment or Lesson by Nancy 3 Hoffman….$200.

Two Tix to ‘Oklahoma Smith’ at the Key West Theater…$70

The Christopher Peterson Eyecons Show…$65.

A fab Sunset Cruise on the Yacht, ‘Imagine’ …. $7,500….for top 5

Total Car Detailing by Lance Harvey…$250

Two orchestra tix to the Ann Hampton Callaway Show at Tennessee Williams….$90

Rock Solomon Mystery Dinner Cabaret at Mangoes, March 31….2 VIP tix at $360

Rock Solomon…2 VIP tix to The Jazz Noir Show at the Studio, April 1…$120

2 VIP Table tix to the Rock Solomon Swing & Social Dance Night at BottleCap… $100.

Original signed watercolor by artist Christine Cordone…$400

Original painting by Lynn Sherman…..$1,000

Remnant from the sweater of Marilyn Monroe… the Shirrel Rhoades Collection..$350

Original Watercolor by Cindy Cameron….$375

Original mini Oil Painting by Willliam Welch….$250

Four Assorted Tiles by Gail Lima….$180

Harrison Gallery…$200 Gift Certificates

Donation by Jeff Birn of Gingerbread Gallery

Key West Butterfly Conservatory…..Passes and Gift Certificates …$390.

Tropic Cinema…3 couples Memberships…$180

Waterfront Playhouse….$1,000 cash for top 4

Aqua Nightclub……cash donation for top 4 …

Gift Certificates to Susie’s Sales…$100

Cocco & Salem Gallery…$100 Gift Certificate

Lucky Street Gallery…from Jon McIntosh….$100

Gildea Contemporary Art Gallery….Paul Gildea…..$200

Tix to remaining Red Barn Shows….$80.

Two Tix to Regal Cinema

Fury Parasail for 2…$109.90…. (obtained by Donna Barnett)

Fury Commotion on the Ocean….for 2…..$109.90….(obtained by Donna Barnett)

Massage by the lovely Erin McKenna….$150

IV in the Keys….$99…..presented by Bunnie Smith

Salsa Dance Lessons…..for Top 3…$200

Body Wisdom Yoga, for Top 3….$175…(courtesy of Fred & Diane Covan)

3 Gift Certificates to ROYAL FURNITURE….$900….courtesy of the Elwell Family

Danger Charters ½ Day Morning Trip…$160…donated by Lara Fox

Sebago Adventures for 2…ALL Day Trip…$300….

Headlines Designs by Kurt Shwaery….$67

3 Drill & Play Lessons at Paradise Tennis…..$66

Coffee Mill Dance Studio….$65 for 5 Zumba Classes

Astrological Chart Reading & Consultation by Sylvia Bogart….for Top 2….$300

Jewelry design by Jodyrae Campbell…..$100

Grace on Frances…..lovely Amethyst Earrings….$300

Three sets of jewelry by designer Jennifer Badry at 7 Artists…$450

LaRubia $40 Gift Certificate from Stephanie Hellstrom

Gift Certificate from ZABAR’s in NYC ….$100…from Stanley & Judith Zabar

Jane Gardner Interiors…..lamp….$250

In Touch…3 Gift Certificates from shop on Duval…..$150…Thanks Kenny Weschler

Two Nights Stay in Luxury NYC Apt…..courtesy of Kristin Larkin….$1,200

3 Night Stay in beautiful home in Nyack, NY…..courtesy of Kristin Larkin…$1,400.

3 Bottles of Prosecco….from Phil & Terri Wilson….$60

3 bottles of Red Wine…from Susan Puskedra….$60

Homemade Fudge from the Company of John & Maribell Maschal….$90

The Gardens Hotel….plus wine card…..$925…courtesy of Kate Miano

3 Night Stay at Faro Banco ….$500 plus Free Dockage for boat…. Robert Spottswood

Southernmost Point Guest House, 2 night stay….$300…courtesy of Mona Santiago

2 night stay at Key Lime Inn….$700….courtesy of Cathi Bevins

Conch Republic Restaurant….$50…(obtained by Kristen Ryan)

Onlywood Restaurant..$50….obtained by Kristen Ryan

Hard Rock Café….$50…obtained by Kris Pabian

Fat Tuesday Cash….$220…..obtained by Bunnie Smith

Blue Heaven…..3 Gift certificates…..$325….Thanks to Richard Hatch

Goldman’s Deli…$50…thanks to Mark Bailey

Azur Restaurant….$75….thanks to Drew Wenzel

Little Room Jazz Club….$130….thanks to Wayne smith & Denis Hyland

Blue Mojito at the Hyatt on Front…$50….obtained by Erin McKenna

Hand Created Pens, created by artist & architect Dan Metzler…$250

Dinner for 2 at Shor Restaurant at the Hyatt….$150

Michael’s Fondue for Two…$50….obtained by Stuart Kaufman

9 1 5 Restaurant……$50…..obtained by Stuart Kaufman

Bagatelle….$50…..obtained by Stuart Kaufman

Conch Republic Seafood Co….$50…obtained by Nancy Moulton

Café Sole…$100…thanks to John Correa

The Porch…..$50….thanks to Chris Shultz

2 Cents Restaurant….$50….thanks to Chris Shultz

Mary Ellen’s Bar & Grill….$50….thanks to Chris Shultz

The Marquesa Restaurant…..$125….thanks to Carol Wightman

The Saint Restaurant……$75…..Thanks to Chef Andrew

Croissants de France…..$25….courtesy of Fiona Molloy

Roostica Restaurant……$30 ….courtesy of Fiona Molloy

Sarabeth’s Restaurant…$225….thanks to Milos Mandzo

The Commodore…$400…..obtained by Bunnie Smith

The Pickle Baron…..thanks to the Barons

The BottleCap….$130….thanks to Carolyn Sullivan & Carmello Vitale

24 VIP Passes from Ed Swift at HTA…$629

24 Passes to The Little White House….$360….thanks to Bob Wolz

Ghost Hunt Tour……$50

Books & Books……2 Memberships to Books & Books from Judy Blume & George Cooper

4 books by Ralph DePalma…..$120

8 books by Rusty Hodgdon….$160

Jane Dawkins book, $20

Book by Diane Reif…$20

Book by Jane Newhagen…$20

Joanna Brady Schmida….book, $20

3 Castaway Cookbooks from Howard Livingston…$60

4 books by Judy Blume…$75

Mary Ellen & Clayton Beattie…$200

Kevin Melloncamp…$200

Charlie Allen….$200

Neal Ruchman…$250

Dan Reynon & Marcus Varner…$100

Jeffrey Tarnoff…$150

Jerry Galean…$500

Rita Linder & Perry Arnold…$100

Kristen Ryan…$100

Linda & Fred Greenberg…$100

Bonnie Piceu & Paul Dietz…$250

Noreen Collins…$100

Stuart & Susan Kaufman….$250

June Hudson…$75

Kris Pabian…$75

Karen & John Hammond…$200

Michelle Grahl…$100

Jeffrey Grosky…$250

Evan Corn….$250

Richard & Andrea Bloom …. $250

Print by Laura Black…$40

Hair Session with stylist, Kim Bryant….$50

Kathy Russ…..lovely hand-crafted scarf….$200

Donna Barnett….jewelry creations….$350

CD’s from Bobby Nesbitt….$60

CD’s from Terri White…..$60

CD’s from Howard Livingston….$120

CD’s by Franko Richmond….$120

A spot in the Samuel’s House Fundraiser show in the Crystal Room at Lateda, sponsored by Jodyrae Campbell….Priceless!!!