!!!!BUNNY HUGS FOR YOU!!

FRIDAY, APRIL 14 TO THURS., APRIL 20 (ETC.), 2017 IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!!

HAPPY APRIL 14 BIRTHDAY TO…PAM VEREB….IOLANDA STASHENKO….WILL TREM!

COMINGS AND GOINGS!!!! So sad to say So Long for awhile to our good friends, Billy Cartledge and Jim Hall, who have left the Island!!!! They will be very missed!!!!

DEAR READERS…..We went to opening night of the Waterfront Production of GOOD PEOPLE….on Thurs., April 13…..I tell you…..it was just wonderful! The cast is superb, and Danny Weathers has directed a real gem! Funny, and sad, and poignant, and smart, and hilarious, and heartbreaking, and amazing….all in one magical evening onstage at The Waterfront Playhouse!!!!! I HIGHLY encourage you to get tix to this thought provoking and sensational play. You will love it….the opening night audience surely did! We can’t wait to see it again!!!! The actors are ALL fantabulous!

“GOOD PEOPLE” AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE….APRIL 14,15,16 THIS WEEK…. This marvelous, award-winning play, directed by Danny Weathers is getting raves!!!!….Starring George diBraud, Justin Ahearn, Peggy Montgomery, Mary Falconer, and Michael Castellano….Get tix NOW at 305-294-5015. Or go online at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org . It runs thru April 29^th!

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… ……Terri White …Bob Esty ….Nancy Lima ….Snake Collins….. Dan Collins …..Eric Nelson…..Sweet Susie…..Brian Belanger …..Maggie Domski … Nicole …Jacob Gelt Dekker ….Rude Girl..…Linda Rysman …. Lee Knight … Lynda Scott …Frank and Francine Gren …Maryann Reifschneider …Sherrey Welch …Marta White ….Walter Lepperd …Howard & Inez Casey…Wally Stevens …..Mary Lou Hoover …Kip Larson …Bill Lodermeir …George Kling …Eric Weinberger … George Bernat….Rennetta Stevens …Richard and Betty Carraway …David Herndon …Lottie Domski …Frank Everhart …Bruce Moore….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 $100,000. 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!!

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.

AT THE TROPIC, APRIL 14-20…..Movies shown will be…The Zookeeper’s Wife … The Boss Baby ….Get Out…T2:Trainspotting….Kong: Skull Island…

ONLY 2 MORE EVES TO SEE ‘CAMPING WITH HENRY & TOM’… APRIL 14 & 15…..At Red Barn Theatre…. 8 pm….get tix at www.redbarntheatre.com or call 305-296-9911..

THE GARDENS HOTEL, APRIL 14…..Jimmy Olson performs from 5 to 7 pm. 526 Angela St.

TAVERN N TOWN, APRIL 14…. Mike Emerson entertains from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott!!

GRUNTS, ….The Bubba System Band…7:30-11:30 pm.

LATEDA….APRIL 14….3 SUM entertains at 8:30 pm in the Lounge. Christopher Peterson’s Eyecons show in the Crystal Room at 9 pm.

SALUTE, APRIL 14…..The CRZB’s perform from 5:30-8:30 at Salute on the Beach…. Skipper and his band of musicians…..

GREEN PARROT…APRIL 14.&15 …In BUSINESS performs at 5:30 & 10 pm.

SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL 14&15….12 to 5, Michael McCloud… 7pm-midnight, The PAUL COTTON BAND!!!

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, APRIL 14,…..6 pm, Mike Gillis performs……Skipper Kripitz & Friends at 8:30 pm.

SMOKIN TUNA, APRIL 14…….Andy Wescott at 5pm…Caffeine Carl & Friends at 9:00pm.

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., APRIL 14…..1-5pm, Mike Naughton….6-10 pm, Tom Taylor…

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 APRIL 14 & 15….1pm, Kenny Fradley……5 pm, Clliff Cody….10 pm, JW Jones Band.

A BLUE EVENING AT GRACE ON FRANCES….APRIL 14…. Come to this elegant shoppe at 600 Frances featuring artist, Nellie Appleby… .

BENEFIT FO SHRINERS HOSPITAL ON APRIL 14….5 to 8 pm at The BottleCap, 1128 Simonton St….all tips benefit The Shriner’s Hospital.

35^th ANNUAL CONCH REPUBLIC INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION, APRIL 21-30 …The schedule is not totally complete, but a plethora of fun activities will beckon you to this annual Event!!!! Go to www.conchrepublic.com for more info and up to the minute details.

RAISING OF THE CONCH REPUBLIC FLAG AT FT. ZACH…..APRIL 21…at noon!!!!

CONCH REPUBLIC THE MUSICAL ON APRIL 21….At the Studios, 533 Eaton St…. 7 pm. get tix at www.tskw.org.

OFFICIAL KICK OFF PARTY AT SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL 21…. 7 pm….

SYMPSIUM AT LITTLE WHITE HOUSE, APRIL 21-22….This 15^th annual symposium will examine Truman’s policies and actions relating to Cuba. Keynote speaker is Dr. Juan Carlos Espinosa, an expert on Cuban culture….His talk is titled, ‘Truman, Cuba, & A Troubled Legacy.’ Other speakers are Dr. Bradley Coleman, Dr. Raymond Geselbracht, Dr. Thomas Field and Truman grandson, Clifton Daniel. Start at 6 pm on april 21 with a reception and the keynote presentation on grounds of White House. Wear tropical attire favored by Truman! Saturdays events start at 9 am at the San Carlos Institute, 516 Duval. Following the symposium is a night of history, paella, cigars,drinks and camaraderie at the Little White House. Silent Auction is included in the eve….to fund the preservation of Truman’s legendary poker porch. For tix and info go to www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.com or call 305-294-9911.

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…They told me I had Type-A Blood…but it was a Typo.

HAPPY APRIL 15 BIRTHDAY TO……GINA MASERATTI …WENDY ZINTSMASTER … KEN PESKETT.

‘GOOD PEOPLE’ AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE, APRIL 15…..Call 305-294-5015 for tix or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org.

TAVERN N TOWN, APRIL 15,22,29…Bobby Nesbitt is at the piano from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge!..

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL, APRIL 15…..It’s Jimmy Olson is at the piano from 5 to 7 pm!

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., APRIL 15,22….Chad Burtch at 1-5pm….. and Tony Baltimore from 6-10 pm.

SMOKIN TUNA, APRIL 15….9 pm, Caffeine Carl & Friends.

LATEDA, APRIL 15….3 SUM in the Lounge at 8:30pm…..Randy Roberts Live! show at 9 pm…..

GREEN PARROT, APRIL 15…..In Business performs at 5:30 and 10 pm…

CASA MARINA, APRIL 15…. Peter Diamond entertains from 5 to 7 pm.

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, APRIL 15…..Terri White & Tim McAlpine at 5:30- 7:30 pm. At 8:30 pm, Robert Albury & Larry Baeder perform.

LECTURE AT TROPIC FOREST & BOTANIC GARDEN, APRIL 15…..1:30 pm….Dr. Bill Irwin, Prof of Biology at Fl Keys College, will present ‘GMO’s, Neonics, and Pollinators”…..facts concerning honey bees, monarch butterflies, and recent studies on genetically modified foods that may pose a risk to humans. Free for members and $5 for non.

NATIVE PLANT SALE AT KEY WEST TROP. FOREST & GARDEN, APRIL 15….Native, rare, and endangered plants on sale at 5210 College Rd., Stock Island….10 am till Noon….. ALL proceeds benefit the conservation program at the Botanic Garden.

IF YOU ARE IN BOSTON ON APRIL 15…..Check out film, ‘ISLAND ZERO’ by Tess Gerritsen…a screening at the Paramount Theater as part of the 2017 BIFF Official Selection starring ADAM McLAUGHLIN (who starred in LAST FALL at the Waterfront Playhouse)…For more info go to http://www.bostoniff.org/portfolio-view/island-zero/

PALM GARDEN FREE CONCERT, APRIL 22…. At the KW Library, 700 Fleming…..It’s Nancy 3 and Mike Emerson at 7 pm….hear great music from this super duo…..Gates open at 6:30 pm….FREE and open to all…..

PAELLA COOK OFF, APRIL 22…..5 pm at Truman Little White House, 111 Front St…. Vote for your fave Paella….local celeb chefs, Live Music, Cash Bar, Silent Auction, Cigar Rolling…Get tix at 305-294-9911 or go to www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.com. Free parking at Margaritaville Resort.

THE ORIGINAL WAILERS/REGGAE MOONSPLASH EARTH DAY FESTIVAL, APRIL 22 .. At Higgs Beach at 6 pm…..Get tix at www.keystix.com.

SEEKING CANDIDATES FOR ROYAL FAMILY INVESTITURE!…PARTY, APRIL 22 …. A Benefit for the Conch Republic Foster Children’s Fund administered by Wesley House … at Rick’s 202 Duval…hosted by past queens, Leigha Fox and Julie Waters… 6 pm… Claim you position in the Conch Republic Family….any serious or silly rank or position is acceptable, except King….Mel Fisher will always be King.

EARTH DAY CONCERT ON APRIL 22… At Lucy’s Retired Surfers Restaurant & Bar.

BOURBON STREET DRAG RACE….APRIL 22….2 pm. At Bourbon Street Bar.

CONCH REPUBLIC THE MUSICAL, APRIL 22….at the Studios, 533 Eaton St.

MARINA BEVIS & LARRY ABRAMOVITZ IN CONCERT APRIL 29….7 pm at The Studios, 533 Eaton St….This duo makes beautiful music together….hear classical guitar and violin music…pieces by Bach, Paganini, Lobos, and more….Tix at www.tskw.org. Tix range from $25 to $40.

JUST SAYIN’……Where there is great love there are always miracles.

HAPPY APRIL 16 BIRTHDAY TO……DENISE CHELEKIS….

HAPPY EASTER , HAPPY SPRING…HAPPY HAPPY EVERYTHING!!!!

EASTER AT OLD STONE COFFEE HOUSE, APRIL 16 …Dora Gholson & Larry Baeder will give a return presentation of beautiful soulful sounds…Listen and learn and help start your week off well! 9 to 11 am at Old Stone Church Hall, 600 Eaton St.

JAZZ IN THE GARDENS….APRIL 16…..It’s Peter Diamond & Friends from 5:30 to 8 pm.

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, APRIL 16…..Barry Cuda & the Sharks at 8:30 pm.

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., APRIL 16 & 23…Chris Thomas entertains from 6-10pm.

TAVERN N TOWN, APRIL 16,23,30…Rob DiStasi is at the piano from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge.

SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL 16…Michael McCloud, 12-5pm….7-11pm, Island Time Duo

GRUNTS….APRIL 16….. The Shanty Hounds from 8 to 11 pm….on Caroline St.

LATEDA, APRIL 16,23,30….Tea Dance at 4 pm…8:30 pm, 3 SUM!!!! In the Lounge!

SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, APRIL 16……7 pm, Roenin….

HOG’S BREATH, APRIL 16….1 pm, Gabe Wright…5 pm, Cliff Cody…9 pm, J W Jones Band.

AT SALUTE ON APRIL 16…..Queen Kathleen performs from 5:30-8:30pm.

GREEN PARROT, APRIL 16….Jazz at 1:00 pm….In Business at 5:30.

CONCH REPUBLIC THE MUSICAL, APRIL 23….at the Studios at 7 pm.

CONCH REPUBLIC SUCCESSION RE-ENACTMENT, APRIL 23….In Mallory Square…by Fringe Theater.

COFFEE BUTLER IN HUKILAU NIGHTS, APRIL 23….. 8 pm at The Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St…..Tix at www.thekeywesttheater.com or call 305-985-0433.

THE VINTNERS DINNER ON APRIL 23…. At Casa Marina…6 to 10 pm…. 9 course dinner and amazing wine pairings with each course….. In Flagler Ballroom…. Tix on sale now at http://ahi.ticketleap.com/vintners-dinner-2017/ … benefits AIDS Help.

HAPPY APR. 17 BIRTHDAY TO…VINCENT ZITO… MIKE EPPENHART … PHYLLIS KASCHUB …JULIE PATERSON…LES STEELE…. Please remember TOM OOSTERHOUDT!!! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO……DANNY WEATHERS & ALAN MELNICK!!!

LATEDA ON APRIL 17….. Dave Bootle in the Lounge at 8:30 pm…9 pm, Christopher Peterson’s Show at 9 pm!!!

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, APRIL 17….Larry Baeder & Bill Blue, Open Guitar night at 8:30 pm.

HARD ROCK CAFÉ,,,APRIL 17,24,MAY1….Chris Thomas entertains at 7 pm!!!

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., APRIL 17,24…. Bahama Boys from 6 to 10 pm.

SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL 17…..12-5, Raven Cooper….7-11pm, Ross Brown Duo…

AT GRUNTS ON CAROLINE ST. APRIL 17…8-11pm, Billy Squid & the Sea Cow Drifters.

HOG’S BREATH, APRIL 17….1 pm, Zack Seemiller…5 pm, Eric Holt & Mike McAdam …9 pm, Highway 61…

SMOKIN TUNA, APRIL 17…Mike Fury at 5:30pm…Caffeine Carl & Buzz at 9:00 pm.

THE GREEN PARROT, APRIL 17…..Key West Art & Historical Society Charity Bingo at 7 pm.

TAVERN N TOWN, APRIL 17,24…Michael Thomas entertains from 5 to 9 pm.

AT THE REACH, APRIL 17…..Peter Diamond entertains from 5 to 7 pm.

MOVIE AT B’NAI ZION ON APRIL 17….7 :30 pm at 750 United St…..Film is Emmy- award winning ‘Morgenthau’…..documentary on this famous family. Free to attend. …donations accepted….

TASTE OF KEY WEST, APRIL 24….6 to 9 pm …held at Mallory Square this year. Food and wine….and always great fun….walking or bikes or public transportation is encouraged because of parking challenges….General admission is Free…Buy tix for $1 each to be exchanged for beverages and tastes that typically cost 3-6 tix each. Buy advance tix for $25 per person and include $20 in tasting tix, plus commemorative wine glass. (benefits AIDSHelp!)

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.

HAPPY APRIL 18 BIRTHDAY TO…HEATHER-MAE POTTER …CHIP ALLEN … GAYLE MILLER ….HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….AMANDA & DANIEL GARCIA!!!

**”GOOD PEOPLE” AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE, APRIL 18-29…..Get tix NOW at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 305-294-5015. This play is EXCELLENT!

TAVERN N TOWN, APRIL 18,25….Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas entertain 5- 9 pm.

FLORIDA KEYS SPCA INVITATION, APRIL 18….Private Party from 5:30-7:30 pm….at Hard Rock Café, 313 Duval St…Come & donate to the Capital Campaign for the new shelter….a traditional Cuban Buffet & cash bar included….Donation is $25 at the door. A $4,000 matching grant will be provided by Doug Mayberry Real Estate.

“OKLAHOMA SMITH & THE PANTHEON of ANNIHILATION” thru APRIL 29 …. This hit play has been transformed into a full-fledged, not like any other musical, and is better than ever! Written by Michael Marrero and Christopher Shultz….runs thru April 29…. Get tix at www.thekeywesttheater.com or call 305-985-0433. At the KW Theater, 512 Eaton St. Music & Lyrics by Nikko Benson….Stars Brandon Beach, David Black, Pony Charvet, Dakota Mackey-McGee, Chad Newman, Alexandra Zeto, Colin Bevis, and Philip Cole White…..directed by Tim Peterson….This is an ADULT show… and the twist is that the audience gets to choose how the scenes play out! Fun!!!

MYSTERY FEST KW ANNOUNCES WRITING COMPETITION….To find out all details visit http://www.mysteryfestkeywest.com. A plethora of amazing activities and events are planned to make this an outstanding FEST!!! There is a great article about it in Thursday’s Paradise in The Citizen…(March 30)….page 7!!!

FIONA MOLLOY AT KW BITE, APRIL 18,25….Fiona is there from 7 to 11 pm…. Great crowds and music at the former PT’s restaurant!!

VIRGILIO’S, APRIL18…..9 pm, it’s the Chris Thomas Trio…with Skipper Kripitz, and Yvan Agbo…..dance the night away…..

SMOKIN TUNA, APRIL18 & 19….5:30 pm, Mike Fury…9 pm, The Andy Wescott Band

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, APRIL18,25….Ericson Holt entertains at 8:30 pm.

NEW AT SIDEBAR AT 524 ANGELA ST…APRIL 18 & 25…..It’s Megan Constantine and Jimmy Olson performing at Aqua Nightclub’s sidebar…..5:30 pm…..all welcome!!!

SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL18….12-5pm, Gary Hempsey….7-11pm, The Doerfels!!

AT GRUNTS ON CAROLINE, APRIL18…Keith Franx entertains from 8 to 11 pm.

LATEDA, APRIL18…..Dave Bootle at 8:30 pm in the lounge…. Randy Roberts Live! Show in the Crystal Room at 9 pm!

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., APRIL 18,25…..Black & Skabuddah from 6-10pm.

HOG’S BREATH, APRIL 18,19,20…1 pm, Joel Nelson…5 pm, Eric Holt & Mike McAdam… 9 pm, Highway 61…

LIBBY YORK PERFORMS IN CHICAGO, APRIL 18….Libby Swings Mercer: Johnny Mercer & the Great Lyricists! With Jeremy Kahn and Clark Sommers…. At Winter’s Jazz Club….. go to https://www.wintersjazzclub.com/libby-york.

VIRGILIO’S ON APRIL 25….9 pm…. Skipper Kripitz and his League of Crafty Musicians…..The Crzb’s…..Also Chris Burchard, Rob DiStasi, and Gary Rivenson.

MARCH OF THE SEADOGS PET STROLL, APRIL 25…..At Tattoos & Scars, 5 pm.

MILITARY MUSTER & COCKTAIL PARTY, APRIL 25…..6pm at The Gardens Hotel.

HAPPY APRIL 19 BIRTHDAY TO…JIM SALEM …JACKI O’NEIL…WALTER SCHMIDA… HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…..BETH & JOE PIZZO!!!

NEW TAP CLASSES AT COFFEMILL…APRIL 19,26…..10:30-11:30 am at Coffee Mill Studio at 605 Simonton St….Instructor is Heidi Wadsley….I hear she is wonderful …. Note they have tap shoes you can borrow if you do not have them. For info call 305-296-9982.

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, APRIL 19…..At 8:30 pm, Kibbles & Bits Comedy show…. 821 Duval St.

LATEDA, APRIL 19,26…. Dave Bootle performs at 8:30 pm….He is the bomb!!!!! Divine Dinner & Drag Show….read below….

SCHOONER WHARF, APR. 19,26….12-5, Michael McCloud/ Raven Cooper Duo 7-11pm.

GREEN PARROT, APR. 19…..Tony Baltimore & Wilde Awake 5:30 and 9 pm.

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., APRIL 19,26…..Dina Allen from 6-10 pm.

AT GRUNTS ON CAROLINE, APRIL 19…Eric Paul Levy from 8 to 11 pm.

TAVERN N TOWN, APRIL 19…Mike Emerson performs from 5 to 9 pm at the Marriott!

THE GARDENS ON APRIL 19,26….5-7:00pm….Dom Carelli at the piano….

ONE NIGHT OF ‘QUEEN’….APRIL 19…At Tennessee Williams Theatre, 8 pm…. Get tix for this Tribute Band Show at www.keystix.com or call 305-295-7676.

LATEDA’S DINNER & DRAG SHOW TO BENEFIT KWPD MOUNTED UNIT, APRIL 26 …Only 40 ticket holders will experience a four course culinary adventure at Lateda… impeccably served with select wine pairings and followed by a one-man all live female impersonation show extravaganza….A debut presentation by Tracy Towers (aka Trey Forsyth) who will perform hits made famous by Shirley Bassey, Adele, Amy Winehouse, Miley Cyrus & Hedwig…. All will benefit a fund to buy and donate new equipment for the KW Police Dept. Mounted Patrol Unit Horses. Jane Gardner is the co-host….Tix for the dining experience and show are $125. An additional 60 tix are available for the show only, at $40 each. Dinner is at 6 pm….show at 8:30 pm….For tix go to Jane Gardner at 305-780-7959. (Note that Trey Forsyth was one of my fave Waterfront Playhouse Aqua Idol contestants!!!)

FRESHWATER CONCH GALA…APRIL 26…. 6 pm!

HAPPY APRIL 20 BIRTHDAY TO…AMY LAURA BONDURANT….ROBERT SPOTTSWOOD …BOB ESTY …JANE ROHRSCHNEIDER …SHERI LOHR… CHRISTY MACK …MARIE KNOX…. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO……JULIE & ERIC JOHNSTON!!!

GREEN MARKET EVERY THURSDAY, APRIL 20,27…..9 am to 2 pm at Bayview Park… Wonderful produce, wares, baked goods, pickles, crafts, flowers, home made items, and entertainment by Gina Maseratti,

** ‘GOOD PEOPLE’ AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE…APRIL 20,21,22…. This award-winning show is an insightful dark comedy…funny and touching…..poignant… Directed by Danny Weathers and starring Mary Falconer, Michael Castellano, George dBraud, Justin Ahearn, and Peggy Montgomery…Set design by Michael Boyer… Costumes by Jaime Laba…stage Mgr, Annie Miners…Property Master, Carmen Rodriguez…Lighting, John Jaworski…This show will run Wed. thru Sat. until April 29^th. For tix, go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 305-294-5015.

*COMEDY EVERY THURSDAY AT BOTTLECAP, APRIL 20,27…..Best stand up comedy in the Keys…at the Blue Room, 1128 Simonton St…..Doors open at 8 pm ….show is at 8:30…. Tix in advance at www.comedykeywest.com are $10… at the door, $15. Talent ranges from aspiring local comics to national comic headliners, and the drink specials can’t be beat. Note….we went last Thursday and we had a great time….hilarious comics and an enthusiastic crowd. We WILL go again!!!

BILL MELCHIOR AT KW BITE….APRIL 20,27……Admiral Bill, 2017 Waterfront Playhouse Aqua Idol Winner, performs every Thurs. eve from 6 to 8 pm at the former PT’s Nightown, now called The Key West Bite!!!!! Smooth as silk…stop by and hear his super voice!!!! Located on Caroline St.

NEW AT THE SIDEBAR ON ANGELA ST….APRIL 20,27…..It’s singer Jennifer McClain performing at 5:30 pm at Aqua Nightclub’s new Sidebar!

THE CONNECTIONS PROJECT APRIL 18 THRU MAY 12….The FLA Keys Council of the Arts presents this large mosaic mural featuring art by nearly 400 residents….touring the Keys to celebrate the connection between the community and local cultural initiatives….This Mural will be displayed at the Gato Building from April 18-May 12….

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, APRIL 20,27….Bobby Nesbitt at 5:30-7:30 pm… Hal Howland Trio…. at 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm.

AT GRUNTS ON CAROLINE, APRIL 20…Chris Thomas performs from 7 to 9 pm!!!

AT THE GARDENS, APRIL 20…..Megan Constantine at the piano from 5 to 7 pm.

GREEN PARROT, APRIL 20…The E’Claires at 5:30 & 9 pm.

SMOKIN TUNA, APRIL 20….Mike Fury at 5:30 pm…Caffeine Carl & the Buzz at 9 pm.

SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL 20…Michael McCloud, noon to 5…Cool Duo 6:45-11pm.

LATEDA, APRIL 20,27……3 SUM entertains at 8:30 pm till 11:30 pm… Randy Roberts LIVE! show at 9 pm….

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., APRIL 20,27… Rick Fusco from 6-10 pm.

TAVERN N TOWN…APRIL 20,27….Carmen Rodriguez and Michael Thomas perform from 5 to 9 pm.

THANKFUL ON THURSDAY…..I am especially thankful for these persons who made me feel extra special this week….Bob Pabian…..Nancy Moulton & Diana Davis….

OPENING OF “CONCH REPUBLIC, the MUSICAL”…RE VISITED…..APRIL 20-23…..Presented at The Studios by the FRINGE Theater…..7 pm…..533 Eaton St….. Directed by JB McLendon and starring Arthur Crocker, Rhett Kalman, Matthias Maloff and Bernadette Restivo….. Note that Arthur, Rhett and Matthias just participated in…. and were fabulous competing in the 2017 Waterfront Playhouse Aqua Idol! A VERY talented group for sure! Get tix now… at www.tskw.org.

KWAHS DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES, APRIL 20….6 pm…Sara Ayers-Rigsby will present a talk on former top secret sites associated with the Cold War that were located in the Everglades. Titled, ‘Cold Ward Archeology of South FLA’…. Reservations requested.

LIBBY YORK CONCERT, APRIL 20 in CHICAGO….WDCB Jazz Salon…8 pm…Dual concert with Jeremy Kahn at the piano…at The Mayslake Peabody Estate. 1717 W. 31 St., Oak Brook, IL…go to 630-206-9566 or go to http://wdcb.org/event/jazz/38999. Tickets are $15.

LOVE TO YOU, AND REMEMBER……Always remember to slow down in life; live, breathe, and learn; take a look around you whenever you have time and never forget everything and every person that has the least place within your heart.

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/.

HELP JODYRAE CAMPBELL AND HER HUSBAND…..A Go Fund Me Account has been set up to help with dire financial need at this challenging time….Her husband, Brian is very ill with lung cancer and needs help with medical bills and everyday living expenses. If you can help IN ANY WAY…please go to this site to donate whatever you are able to…. www.gofundme.com/help-jodyrae-and-brian.

TERRI WHITE NEEDS FINANCIAL HELP……As you know, Terri has a rare blood disease and multiple myeloma…There is a Go Fund Me account set up to help … Go to https://www.gofundme.com/terri-white-medical-fund?ssid=805222351&pos=1 .

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!

BUY CD FROM ‘A DOG STORY’…..Gayla Morgan and Eric Einberger are basking in the success of their play, A DOG STORY, and the cast album is out…and it is a delight! To buy, go to www.BroadwayRecords.com. Truly is…’one dog-gone great CD!!!!’

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

NEED A DJ?….Call Jimmy Jamz at 305-923-7401 for great entertainment and music at your function or party!!!

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

SHAL SEELS VOLUNTEERS…Southernmost Homeless Assistance League has begun serving an evening meal each day at the homeless shelter with food from the Soup Kitchen….Volunteers are needed to help. For info call John Miller at 502-876-5092.

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 Sander….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…Carol Kiwala…Landon Bradbary…Janice Gruber…Renny Stevens…

4/11….Bob Pabian ….Rhena Dahlgren…Michael Popvice….Laurie Jordan…Jim Blahnik…West Valentino Internicola.

4/12…Rick Worth …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…..Ambassador Amy Laura Bondurant…..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