COUNT DOWN TILL EASTER and PASSOVER!!!
APRIL 12 THRU APRIL 18(ETC.), 2019 IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!
HAPPY APRIL 12 BIRTHDAY TO….J.T. THOMPSON ….RICK WORTH… NINA CROOKS … MATT ZINTSMASTER ….CHRIS SKINNER … KEIDI EHRGOT…. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….PATTI & CARL McMACKIN…. JUAN PISANI & VAL MARMILLION!!!!
*****OPENING NIGHT OF ‘SEX WITH STRANGERS’, APRIL 11, 2019….. WOW! RUN… DO NOT WALK… TO GET TIX TO THIS HOT HOT HOT SHOW AT THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE! We, along with a sold out audience at the Waterfront Playhouse saw a marvelous show! Perfectly cast… Melanie Keller and Tim Torre…… brilliantly directed by Patrick New….…. Sensational set design by Michael Boyer…. You do NOT want to miss this new show at the Waterfront Playhouse! Get tix NOW at 305-294-5015 or go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org and choose your seats to this BIG NEW HIT at the best theater in Key West! Tell all your friends not to miss this superb show… thoughtful, provocative, brilliant, titillating, and HOT HOT HOT!!!!! DO NOT MISS!!!!!! Twas a night to remember!!!!!! Yowza Yowza Yowza!!!!!!!
*******PLEASE BECOME A MEMBER OF THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE…. As a proud Board Member of the Waterfront Playhouse for 13 years, I am hoping that you will take the time to read the following. Theaters aren’t able to rely on Ticket Sales alone to keep them going…that is only a tiny part of it. In order to continue to present the kind of quality theater you have come to expect from us, we need YOU to help! If you are already a MEMBER of the Waterfront Playhouse Family, I ask that you consider deepening your commitment financially by becoming a member at a higher level than you had before. Each level provides special perks and privileges…. BUT, the important thing is to look at it as not so much as ‘what you can get out of your membership’ but what you are giving and doing to provide Key West with the BEST Theater experience possible! If you have Never been a Member of the Waterfront Playhouse before…. I hope you will realize that we NEED YOUR HELP and support more than ever!…now right NOW! You can go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 305-294-5015 to order your membership….and you can see the Breakdown of what each Level of Membership provides. You will be helping us beyond words….On April 14 you will have a chance to become a member or renew your membership of the Waterfront Playhouse for the 2019-20 Season… read on….
****YOU ARE INVITED!!! THE BIG REVEAL PARTY AT WATERFRONT ON APRIL 14…. You are ALL cordially invited to attend the BIG ANNUAL REVEAL PARTY at the Waterfront Playhouse…5 pm….with the REVEAL of the 2019-20 , 80th Anniversary Season for the Theater!!!! This is always an exciting Event…. There will be an OPEN BAR and Appetizers too…. And an opportunity to sign up to become a MEMBER of the Waterfront Playhouse and to get your tickets for the next season!!!!
****OPEN AUDITIONS!!!! MAY 5 AT 2 PM…. All actors out there… The Waterfront Playhouse, and artistic director, Tom Thayer, announce Open Auditions for ALL on Sunday, May 5th at 2:00 pm at The Waterfront Playhouse Theater. For more info, please contact Tom at 305-394-7445 or 931-216-8502…. OR email him at Thayer.tom@yahoo.com.
***TENNESSEE WILLIAMS ANNOUNCES EXCITING 2019-20 SEASON….As a producer of the Tennessee Williams Theatre, we were at the big annual announcement at the home of Tom & Kitty Clements, where Frank Wood revealed the next season of fabulous shows at the Theatre…. Mark your calendars… Dec. 5… SUTTON FOSTER IN CONCERT…. This thrills me to NO end, as two time Tony Award Winner, Sutton is my most favorite Broadway Star … We have seen her in just about every musical she has starred in… and I watch her TV shows, Younger… and prior to that, BunHeads!!!! I always tell everyone the “I am going to be Sutton Foster in my next life!!! We got to meet her ‘on the street’ after she performed in an off-Broadway show, called ‘Trust’ and she was warm and delightful and that sealed the deal of FAN FOR LIFE!!!… DEC. 19…. ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’…. (We saw this last Aug. on Broadway…. Hilarious and wild and wonderful!!!)… FEB. 14… Mandy Patinkin in Concert…. Musical Star, Mandy is also one of my faves…. Have seen him in Falsettos, Evita (won Tony for Che), and he has starred and is starring in many TV shows… MARCH 12…. ‘The Color Purple’…fabulous musical…saw it two years ago on Broadway….March 21…. The Choir of Man…..9 handsome blokes who sing, dance and will knock your socks off!!!! Other non-producer shows announce….Jan. 25…. Kristen Chenoweth (Broadway legend)…. Feb. 17… The Jersey Boys (always a favorite!)…. March 6 The Peking Chinese Acrobats…. March 28, Motown with a Twist (Dancing with the Stars)… May 5… One night of QUEEN!!!! (If you saw it two years ago you can only hope it is the same group who blew us away!!!) More shows will be announced throughout the year!!
KEY WEST DINING SPECIALS!!!!
Café Sole…. 20% for all Locals from 5-6 and 9-10 pm every day…. Sunday Brunch is back at Café Sole!!!!
TAVERN N TOWN…. Be seated by 6:30 pm and enjoy all entrees at $19.95. Daily happy hour drink prices are 2 for 1 till 7 pm…. T n T always caters to the Locals! Delish food, great music, lovely spot…
LA TRATTORIA.. OCEANSIDE….Half price on all pasta dishes from 5 to 7 pm, Monday thru Thursday.
LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB….There is a fab Happy Hour from 5:30-7:30 pm every single day… plus great piano bar music…. You will love it… sitting right at the piano has been resurrected and is so much fun to kibitz with those surrounding the pianist … Special 50% off wine and drink prices plus delish food all 50% off! 821 Duval St.
BARBERSHOP CHORUS….Joe Tripp, Key West’s fave police officer and Aqua Idol Star, is starting a Barbershop Singing Group…He is looking to find investors to help him get this started in Key West….needs $$$ for music, shirts and uniforms, rehearsal space, and eventually memberships in an organization. Perhaps there is a donor or philanthropist out there who believes in a project like this and can help with financing. Joe needs someone who can help him with incorporating this group .. someone with the knowledge and help of how this can be done. If you have ideas, suggestions or can help…or know someone that can help Joe, please contact him at 813-477-3045 or email him at Joelpro1@gmail.com. Big thanks…
TAVERN N TOWN… APRIL 12,19,26… Mike Emerson performs from 5- 9 pm in the Lounge.
CHUCK FOX’S LAST EVE AT AMERICAN LEGION, APRIL 12…. Aqua Idol winner, Chuck Fox will be playing his final gig of the season at the American Legion Hall on Stock Island…. 7 to 10 pm…. Get your dancing shoes on and enjoy the fab Chuck
Fox!
LAST TWO DAYS FOR EARLY VOTING ON THE CITY ACQUIRING THE CITIZEN’S BLDG. APRIL 12 & 13…..Go to City Hall on Whitehead St… 8:30 am to 5 pm on Friday and Saturday.
SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, APRIL 12,13…. Scott Kirby performs at 5 pm…..Caffeine Carl & Friends perform at 9 pm.
SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL 12&13….noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud… Happy Dog Band performs from 6:45-11:45pm…
LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB…. APRIL 12….Larry Smith performs for Happy Hour starts at 5:30 -7:30 pm…… …. 8:00-11 pm, it’s Phil Sampson & Queen Kathleen…. now full bar and food too! 821 Duval St…. Be there!
THE GARDENS HOTEL, APRIL 12,19,26,…. at 526 Angela St.…Jimmy Olson will be at the piano from 5-7 pm.
SALUTE, APRIL 12…5:30 pm, it’s Raven Cooper, Skippo and Marty Stonely….
KARRI DALEY AT PIER HOUSE, APRIL 12,19,26…. Noon to 3 pm at the Beach Bar .
THE GREEN PARROT….APRIL 12….Entrain, 5:30-9 and 11 pm
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., APRIL 12,19,26…. Mike Naughton performs from 5:30-9:30pm…
LATEDA, APRIL 12… 3 Sum at 8:30 pm….Randy Roberts in the Crystal Room at 9 pm.
COMEDY KEY WEST,APRIL 12….Jim McCue entertains at 8:30 pm… at The BottleCap, 1128 Simonton…..Prior to headliner, fab local comics will have you howling with laughter! Locals…go online to get discount…. Go to www.comedykeywest.com… Then make sure you type in LOCAL for % discount!
“METEOR SHOWER” AT RED BARN, APRIL 12 & 13, 16,17,18,19,20….Directed by Joy Hawkins and starring Dave Bootle, Elena Devers, Michael Castellanos, and Suzanne Wells…This is an offbeat and absurdist look at the comic anxiety lurking just below the surface of modern marriage!! …8:00 pm….at Red Barn, 319 Duval… get tix at 305-296-9911… This show runs through April 20.
MANGOES WITH DAVE BOOTLE, APRIL 12,13,19,20…. Dave Bootle entertains his legions of fans from 9:30 pm until Midnight at 700 Duval St…. When Dave finishes his run with Meteor Showers at Red Barn, he will be performing April 25,26,and 27 at 9 to midnight at Mangoes…..
KEY WEST THEATER GRAND GALA, APRIL 12…… A Vaudeville inspired event….New and old performances that will amaze and thrill you. Tix are $150. Formal attire…. Food and drinks included…. 512 Eaton St…. 6 to 10 pm….. Go to www.thekeywesttheater.com for tickets.
AT THE TROPIC CINEMA….. APRIL 12-18….THE PUBLIC….THE MUSTANG …HOTEL MUMBAI…. AFTERMATH….THE BEACH BUM….
CONCH REPUBLIC CELEBRATES 37TH BIRTHDAY, APRIL 19-28….For schedule of events and info, go to www.conchrepublicdayskeywest.com. There are events every day culminating with the Conch Republic Regatta!
OPENING AT CUSTOM HOUSE, APRIL 19….New Exhibit opens…Title of exhibit: ‘You Don’t Know Dick: The Lesser Known Works of Richard Peter Matson….. 5:30-6…VIP Members invited…. 6 pm-7:30 pm, Open to the Public!
GRAND REOPENING CELEBRATION, APRIL 19….6 to 9 pm at 518 Fleming St…. The Amanda Johnson Gallery…..Come and see this resilient artist at this Grand Reopening of her Gallery…see her wonderful oil paintings…she is the comeback kid!!!
THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS… Ram’s Head presents…. KW Theater…..
TARA O’GRADY AT THE STUDIOS ON APRIL 26….This jazz artist performs at 8 pm at 533 Eaton St….Her voice has been compared to Billie Holiday, and Aretha Franklin…. She is a torch chanteuse…. … she also writes her own songs…. Tix are $25-$35…. Go to www.tskw.org for tix.
LUANN GROSSCUP ANNOUNCES NEW BOOK!!!.. ‘FLIGHT: An American Pilot’s Story of Adventure, Descent, and Redemption’, by local author and friend, Luann Grosscup and Capt. Neil Hansen has been released!!! It is one man’s aviation story (Neil Hansen), within the context of CIA covert operations in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. This real-life very riveting story will take you right where all the action took place during this very challenging time in history. Presently, the book is available at www.amazon.com, in either soft cover or kindle. Go to: https://www.amazon.com/Flight-Neil-GrahamHansen/dp/1940773814/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=FLIGHT+Hansen+paperback&gid=1552398027&s=gateway&sr=8-1.
****WONDERFUL TRUMAN ANNEX HOME FOR SALE….This single family, 1,312 sq.foot home, in a most desirable, unique and private KW area…with open floor plan and 2 bedrms. & 2.5 baths.. balcony off master…designated parking space…Perfect Vacation Rental with excellent income… totally & tastefully furnished and equipped …Lovely shared pool area… This well-priced home is a great chance to own a marvelous home in the beautiful and prestigious Truman Annex Gated Community, and owned by KW Royalty…. within walking distance to EVERYTHING!!!! For more information please call BOB FRECHETTE at 305-304-2584. His email is rfrechette@bellsouth.net
SOS OUTREACH MISSION CLOTHING DRIVE… Needed are gently used clothing. You may drop off your donation to the Mission at 5640 Maloney Ave. on Stock Island. For more info call Paige at 859-630-2098.
MARC HOUSE SEEKING USED FANTASY FEST BEADS….If you have a slew of beads and want to donate them to the MARC House at 1401 Seminary St., please bring them to the MH…they will clean and resell these beads as a fundraiser, and those who bring in a 1 gallon plastic bag with beads, will get a 5% discount on a plant store purchase. For info call 305-296-9556.
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…JIM HALL …Judy Davis and Skip…….the family and friends of artist David Harrison Wright, who recently passed away….the family and friends of Jim Cameron, and especially Jim’s widow, Cindy ….Sharron Mondo Drezner………the family and friends of Chuck Newman ..the family and friends of Andy Dickey….Rick Elias…….. Joe McMurray …George Kling….Billy Cartledge…..Mary Larkin ….the repose of the soul of Stanislav Krejcir, father of Jana Krejcirova……. and the family of June Hudson on the loss of her brother Will Yodice……….Mike Stallard and wife Kelly…… Robin Deck….Jim Hendrick…..… Nancy Williams …Christy Nelson… Virgil Williams …… Judi Stevens …Fred Lima…..Nancy Lima …Maryann Sabol … Pam Williams …..Jon Traut…. Frank Lima….Harry Schroeder ….Jacob Gelt Dekker …Bella Rettenwander ….James Mill …Diane Covan ….Guy de Boer…. Sam Trophia….Dawn de Boer …. Pat West … …Joe Dallas Sr … Jan Cernan ….Donna Stanton … Charlie Allen …Judy Davis …Lee Garrison … Lou Ann Cymont … Cheryl Walchli … Terri White …John Padget …..Eric Nelson ….Gary Rivenson …Donna Stabile ….Todd Reifschneider … …Pat Waller …..Millie Chawlew …Brian Belanger ……. Lee Knight … …Frank Gren … …Sherrey Welch …Marta White …. Sandy Abookire… … Peter Deksmith ….. …Bill Lodermeir…Billy Cartledge… ….Eegor Goropec…Richard and Betty Carraway ……Lottie Domski …Carey and Pat Moore ….Anne McKee … the family of Ron Burns …..Teresa Lawson ……. Tony Martinez … Star Husky… Ron Maranian …Marec Yooree …… 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.
FKSPCA HAS BRICK PROGRAM….This is a special’ buy a brick and have it inscribed with a special name and message’ that will be placed on the walkway of the new Animal Shelter…a great gift for someone very special. For more info go to www.fkspca.com. Bricks are $250 each. This will help the building fund of the new FKSPCA Shelter…..To complete and furnish the bldg., $700,000 more dollars are needed. You can engrave this brick with a permanent memory…honor a family member, someone special…or a beloved pet. You can order a brick online by going to www.orderabrick.com. You might have to put those in manually. Or you can call 305-294-4857.
BOB FRECHETTE=FABULOUS REALTOR IN TOWN!!!!…..Need a realtor in town? My husband BOB FRECHETTE IS YOUR MAN!!!! He has been with the marvelous Compass Realty ( NOW Keller-Williams Compass) for 19 years …Give him a call at 305-304-2584! Email him at rfrechette@bellsouth.net. He is the BEST! I promise!!!! Honest, Loyal, Fair, and Adorable too!!! He will have only your best interests at heart.
SUPPORT DANCE KEY WEST…..Lots of new concerts and new dancers are involved with Kyla Piscopink’s Dance Group, Dance Key West…. Dancers are Kim Bryant, Cricket Desmarais, Kristen Huffman, Morgan Stinnett and Melissa Weber….If you want to support this company, go online to www.dancekeywest.org or make checks and send to Dance Key West…PO Box 501 … Key West, FL 33041. Also congrats to Kyla on her recent dance concert at the Studios on Oct. 13!!!!! Had we been in town we would have been there with bells on!!!
TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN NEEDS VOLUNTEER MENTORS….Needs 50 mentors to work with dedicated students….If interested call Karla Quintana at 305-293-1546 or email her at karla.quintana@keysschools.com.
JODYRAE AND MEGAN CAN ENTERTAIN FOR PRIVATE PARTIES!!!..Talented pianist/singer, Megan Clay and vocalist extraordinaire, Jodyrae Campbell have their own equipment and would love to make a night at your home or at your event, extra special! To contact them call 305-587-1499… or you can leave a message for Joyrae on Facebook or email her at jodyraecampbell@yahoo,com.
ARTISTS WANTED FOR MALLORY SQUARE….Sunset Celebrations is seeking more artists to participate at this iconic event. For info, email jury@sunsetcelebration.org.
A PUN or LEXOPHILE FOR YOU…When you’ve seen one shopping center, you’ve seen a mall!
HAPPY APRIL 13…BIRTHDAY TO…ANNIE MINERS…. LIZ CALLAWAY … DON BEARDEN … LORETTA FOREMAN … HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. HELEN WALKER & LEO WATERS….
THE HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA CLUB IS LOOKING FOR SPONSORS….This exciting club is looking to put on their spring Musical May 9-11 for the first time in 5 years…at the KW High School Auditorium….The High School has no budget to put on a show, so they depend solely on fundraising from the community. All sponsors will be listed in the full-color playbill as well as on the Drama Club’s social media under their level of support, $100-$1,000. For more info please contact drama club coach, Juliet Gray at julietgray@gmail.com or call 917-756-7536. Please help the dream become a reality!
MARK CALENDARS… CLOSING NIGHT PARTY ON APRIL 27….. Closing night of ‘SEX WITH STRANGERS’ at the Waterfront Playhouse is Saturday, April 27… You are ALL invited to attend the Closing Night Party at OCEAN GRILL at about 10 pm…. Chef Lee will have a great array of appetizers and a Cash Bar! You need not have attended the final show to attend the Closing Night Bash! Come and congratulate the Playhouse on another great show…plus the hot cast and all involved in this HOT show!
ACLU MEETING ON APRIL 13….Meet the new director of this group who will speak at the annual meeting…. 11 am at One Human Family, 801 Georgia St. Free and open to all.
THE GREEN PARROT…. APRIL 13….2-5 pm, Vinyl Record Fair….Entrain 5:30, 9 and 11 pm.
LECTURE AT OLDEST HOUSE, APRIL 13….The Old Island Restoration Foundation hosts Parlin Meyer speaking on ‘The History and the Art of Spinning’…12:30- 1:30 pm…. At Oldest House at 322 Duval St…For tix go to www.orif.org.
AT THE GARDENS, APRIL 13,20,27… Jimmy Olson is at the piano from 5 to 7 pm.
LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, APRIL 13…….Larry Smith plays for Happy Hour at 5:30-7:30 pm….8:00-11:00 pm, it’s Robert Albury performing…. at….821 Duval…Now a full bar and delish food too….
KARRI DALEY AT TIKI HOUSE…. APRIL 13…. 7 to 10:30 pm…. On Greene St. next to Capt. Tony’s!!! Karri is the BEST!
ART SALE TO BENEFIT MARC HOUSE…APRIL 13… on the porch of the Curry Mansion, from 8 am to 10:30 am….511 Caroline St. Free to attend.
LATEDA, APRIL 13,20…. 3 Sum in the Lounge at 8:30 pm…. Christopher Peterson’s fab Eyecons Show at 9 pm in the Crystal Room.
KEY WEST BURLESQUE CELEBRATES THE ARTIST PRINCE, APRIL 13,20,27…Join TaTah and a rotating cast of exotic dancers and performers…. At Aqua Sidebar Backroom…. 504 Angela St….Show at 8 pm. For tix go to www.sidebarkeywest.com.
TAVERN N TOWN, APRIL 13,20,27…. BOBBY NESBITT performs from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge!
CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR MAURICE “MO” VAILLANCOURT…APRIL 13….at Aqua Side Bar from 4:30-6 pm… 504 Angela St….For those who knew and loved him, bring photos and stories to share.
FOSTER PARENT TRAINING….….Wesley House is seeking families interested in providing a home to children who are in the foster care system. Classes started on Jan. 30…. For registration and info call Megan Burgess at 305-809-5020.
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., APRIL 13&20…. Nick Norman, from 1 to 5 pm…. Joe the Show, performs from 5:30-9:30 pm.
SOUTH FLORIDA SYMPHONY ON APRIL 13….. Last concert of the season…. 7:30 pm at Tennessee Williams Theatre…. Get tix at www.keystix.com.
BOOK TALK ON APRIL 13….Michael Carroll will discuss his new short story collection, ‘Stella Maris & Other KW Stories’… at 6 pm at KW Library 700 Fleming St.
MOTE MARINE’S OCEAN FEST, APRIL 13….10 am to 5 pm at Truman Waterfront Mote Marine Lab…. Proceeds to help coral restoration efforts….
BLUE HEAVEN, APRIL 13…..10 am to 1 pm, with Raven Cooper and Skipper Kriptiz…. Plus Phil Sampson…..
STRING MUSICIANS SOUGHT…. The KW Community String Orchestra is seeking those who play violin, cello, viola, etc. at all levels of experience. For info contact Lyn-Marie at lynnmariekw@gmail.com.
EARTH DAY SPEAKER SERIES, ON APRIL 20….At Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden…. 1 pm…in the Toppino Nature Chapel… KW Urban Forester, Karen DeMaria will speak on “The City of Kw Tree Ordinance-Fact vs. Fiction.’ Free for members and $5 for non-members. 5210 College Rd., Stock Island.
NATIVE PLANT SALE AT KW TROPIC. FOR.&BOT. GARDEN…..APRIL 20….9 am to noon. Various sizes…part of Earth Day celebration.
BAND, ‘CORTADITO’ AT STUDIOS, APRIL 20….Miami band, brings explosive Cuban energy to classic arrangements….533 Eaton St….8 pm… tix at www.tskw.org.
SOME GREAT HAPPY HOURS…..1) Alonzo’s…4-6:30… Half price apps and drinks… 2) Blue Macaw… 4-7 pm… $3 drinks including well, beer and wine…and half price apps that are delicious!!!!!!!and entertainment all day…. 3) Boathouse 4-6 pm half price on all drinks and apps one side of menu…4) The Grand Café, 5-7:30 pm…1/2 price wine, cocktails and beer and half priced appetizers… 5) The Saint…. 4:17-7:14 pm… half price drinks and special priced small plates 6) Little Room Jazz Club…. Reduced prices on food and drinks…. Plus sit around the piano bar at 5:30 pm…..
HAPPY APRIL 14, BIRTHDAY TO….PAM VEREB….IOLANDA STASHENKO … WILL TREM … HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. PETER & HOLLY DIAMOND ILAQUA…
OLD STONE COFFEE HOUSE, APRIL 14… from 9 am to 11 am…. At 600 Eaton St…. the place to be to hear soulful Sunday music, have good conversation and start the week off right!
EASTER AT THE ANIMAL FARM, APRIL 14….There will be pre-Easter celebration, from 1 to 3 pm….will feature an egg hunt, and the Easter Bunny will be there….FREE and open to all….Participants should bring a basket!!! 5501 College Rd.
MINI REVIEW ON THE KEYS CHORAL ARTS SPRING CONCERT… Congratulations to the Choral on this very lovely and beautifully sung and performed Concert on April 7th! This is a dedicated group of Keys vocalists whose love for music and song shines for all to see.
VINTNERS DINNER, APRIL 14….6 pm at Café Sole 1029 Southard St… limited seating ….features Chef John Correa and Dave Fuhrman….tix are $125. Call 305-296-6196 or go to AHI.TICKETLEAP.COM/VINTNERS-DINNER-2019.
SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL 14…. Noon to 5, Michael McCloud…,…. 6:45-11:00 pm, Doug Yeoman and Friend…..
JAZZ AT THE GARDENS, APRIL 14…. Scott Marischen and Friends from 5:30 – 8pm.
LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB … APRIL 14&21….Larry Smith performs for Happy Hour, 5:30-7:30 pm…Barry Cuda & the Sharks… at 8:00-11:00 pm… now a full bar and food too!!!
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., APRIL 14…….Joe the Show from 12:30-4:30 pm…Oren from 5:30-9:30 pm.
GREEN PARROT APRIL 14…. Sunday Jazz with the Mike Emerson Quartet…1-4:30 pm….. Entrain at 5:30
KARRI DALEY AT PIER HOUSE, APRIL 14&21….Karri performs from noon to 3 pm
LATEDA, APRIL 14……Tea Dance at 4 pm …..3 SUM entertains at 8:30 pm…in the Lounge!
BLUE MACAW ON APRIL 14…. Karri Daley entertains from 7:30-9:30 pm at this hot spot on Whitehead St.
TAVERN N TOWN APRIL 14…. Mike Emerson performs from 5 to 9 pm….
SMOKIN TUNA, APRIL 14…….Andy Wescott & the Local Boys at 9 pm.
BLUE HEAVEN APRIL 21…. 10 am it’s the CRZB’s entertaining …Skippo, Joe Dallas & Chris Burchard….
CONCH REPUBLIC RUNWAY COMPETITION, APRIL 21…. Features JESSICA DEVERAUX…. Queen Mother XXXV…. Mayor Johnston and special Guest Andora Tete, Miss Gay America 2019,…categories include Tutu couture fern and butch queen realness…Butch man in heels…. Swimwear… Keys Royalty…Glow…and one night in Havana. All proceeds go to benefit Bahama Village Music Program….
LATEDA TEA DANCE TO BENEFIT CAMP BRAVO PROGRAM, APRIL 21…. From 4 to 7:30 pm at 1125 Duval….. Silent auction to benefit the Keys Community School of the Arts….scholarship program…. For the Camp Bravo Musical Theater Camp held at Waterfront Playhouse….This year the 3 week program will produce THE JUNGLE BOOK….presented on June 29th. For more info contact Penny Leto at 305-393-3001.
HAPPY APRIL 15 BIRTHDAY TO….KEN PESKETT…. GINA MASERATTI…. WENDY ZINTSMASTER… LACY ARTERS….
****THE TRUE SIT-AROUND- THE- PIANO –BAR- EXPERIENCE LIVES!!.. AND EVERY EVE… When we first moved to Key West one of the most fun things we loved was the chance to actually sit at stools around the Piano at the Pier House when the fabulous Bobby Nesbitt entertained…. If the piano was full, we would wait until someone left and then quickly make our move….Later, Larry Smith kept the tradition going… NOW, this is about to happen once again…this time at THE LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, at 821 Duval St.!!!! On March 8 you will have the unique and intimate opportunity to recapture those days of yore….sit around the 7 foot Knave grand piano and be able to place your drink on the piano and be up close and personal with Larry (or whomever the pianist will be)….Larry Smith will kick off this ‘event’ at 5:30 pm on March 8. You will be able to enjoy the unassuming elegance of a bygone era! Drink and food specials will be offered at these 5:30 pm Happy Hour soirees!! We say Bravo! And congrats to Wayne Larue Smith and Denis Hyland for resurrecting the Little Room Jazz Club and the mystique of the Authentic Piano Bar!!!!
AT THE GARDENS HOTEL, APRIL 15…. James King III is at the piano from 5 to 7 pm… with Eric Haley singing too!
KARRI DALEY AT BLUE MACAW… APRIL15…. Karri performs from 4 to 7 pm at this hot spot on Whitehead St and Petronia!!!
THE LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, APRIL 15….….Coffee Butler performs for Happy Hour at 5:30-7:30 pm….Great Jazz every day…….Larry Smith Jazz Jam, with Skipper and Joe Dallas too….8:00-11:00 pm…. Now a full bar and food served too!!! 821 Duval St.
TAVERN N TOWN, APRIL 15,22,29…. Michael Thomas performs from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge.
SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL 15…. Raven Cooper, noon to 5 pm… Allen Holland from 6:45-11 pm.
GREEN PARROT, APRIL 15…..Bingo for KW Art & Historical Society… at 7-9 pm…
LITERACY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED…..Call Mary at 305-304-0578 for info.
LATEDA, APRIL 15,…Ronnie Lovely at 8:30 pm….Randy Roberts is at 9 pm in the Crystal Room….
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., APRIL 15,22,29… The Bahama Boys….from 5:30-9:30 pm.
SMOKIN TUNA ON APRIL 15….Scott Kirby at 5 pm…. Blue Monday with Caffeine Carl & Friends at 9 pm….
TASTE OF KEY WEST, APRIL 15….At Mallory Square….6 to 9 pm… For info and tix, etc. go to www.ahmonroe.org or call 305-296-6196. Benefits AIDS Help Monroe… Get tix at various price points at www.keystix.ticketforce.com.
HAPPY APRIL 16 BIRTHDAY TO….VASLIN MARMILLION … DENIS CHELEKIS…. BRENDA BODNER.
‘SEX WITH STRANGERS’, APRIL 16-18 THIS WEEK…. see this hot new show at the Waterfront Playhouse! This play is sexy, funny and timely….as it explores whether technology is bringing us closer together or making us virtual strangers. Director is Patrick New…. Set design by Michael Boyer, and starring Melanie Keller as Olivia and Tim Torre as Ethan. The play runs through April 27…. Get tix at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 305-294-5015.
AQUA IDOL FOR THE KW WILDLIFE CENTER….APRIL 16,23,30….6:30 pm to 8 pm…. 711 Duval St… Contestants are Beth Moyes, Larry Blackburn, Sarah Goodwin, Shawn Montgomery, Heather Mae Potter, Brent Fountain, Jim Speak, Mary Piszker, Will Gray, Grace Osborn, and Saian Dashanimaev. …. MC Laurie Thibaud…. Have fun, and help raise $$$$ for a good cause!
BOOKS & BOOKS, APRIL 16….6 pm it is a book signing by Anne Beattie… at 533 Eaton St. She will discuss her book, ‘A Wonderful Stroke of Luck’….
LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB… APRIL 16….Happy Hour with Larry Smith at 5:30 pm-7:30 pm… Bluesday Tuesday with Larry Baeder & Cheryl Hodge at 8 pm-11 pm!!!!! 821 Duval St.
LATEDA, APRIL 16…The Spectrelles at 8:30 pm in the Lounge…Christopher Peterson at 9 pm in the Crystal Room….
GREEN PARROT, APRIL 16 & 17….Yarn Tuesday & Wednesday, at 5:30, 9 and 11 pm.
AT THE GARDENS HOTEL, APRIL 16… Piano music from 5 to 7 pm…!!!
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO…APRIL 16… Jeff Clark from 5:30 to 9:30 pm….
TAVERN N TOWN, APRIL 16,23,30…Carmen & Michael perform from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge.….
SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL 16,23,30… Gary Hempsey at noon to 5….Tom Taylor, 6:45-11 pm….
SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, APRIL 16… Scott Kirby at 5 pm… Dynamo at 9 pm…
VIRGILIOS ON APRIL 23…. Skippo and his League of Crafty Musicians, Joe Dallas, Chris Burchard and Rob DiStasi….…. 9 pm….
VIRGILIOS ON APRIL 16…9 PM… The Raven Cooper Trio…..with Skippo and Marty Stonely.
HAPPY APRIL 17 BIRTHDAY TO…VINCENT ZITO … MIKE EPPENHART… JULIE PATERSON …. PHYLLIS KASCHUB … LES STEELE…. (Please remember Tom Oosterhoudt.)….. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….. DANNY WEATHERS & ALAN MELNICK.
***MYSTIC KREWE PRESENTS AMAZING SHOW, APRIL 17!!!!… This is the Event that turns trash into gold for local charities!!!! Creators, VAL MARMILLION AND JUAN PISANI present ‘A MAYHEM FRASHION EVENT TO RESCUE THE EARTH’!!!! Last year their Blue Tarp Fashion Show blew everyone away when they raised over $40,000 for locals in need! This year’s event is dedicated to help SISTER SEASON FUND… Locals Helping Locals…. And WOMANKIND!!!! This Event is one night only at 6:30-8:30 pm at the fabulous CURRY MANSION on Caroline St. There are 25+ spectacular models who will be strutting their unique and sensational creations designed by some of Key West’s most creative individuals!!!! These exotic fashions will be made from recycled, reused or repurposed materials….These creations will run from the outlandish…to the practical….to over-the-top mind-blowing!!!! A panel of celebrity judges, including ME….Christopher Peterson (also headlining the entertainment)… Ellen Steininger, Rosi Ware, and Jeffrey Grosky…. Will pare down the field to 5 FINALISTS! An awesome live auction will follow….eventually to Crown the Winning Design! VAL MARMILLION will be the suave and debonair emcee…and will run the live auction! THIS IS A DO NOT MISS EVENT! $75 for general admission…. $250 for VIP Reception and Reserved Seating…. LL tix include open bar, refreshments and ice cream! Get tix NOW at The Curry Mansion or go to https://squareup.com/store.kreweofkeywest.
AT THE GARDENS HOTEL, APRIL 17,24…. Megan Clay at the piano, 5 to 7 pm.
“SEX WITH STRANGERS” AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE, APRIL 17-20 THIS WEEK …. Get tix NOW for this HOT HOT Sizzler of a Show….8 pm… Call 305-294-5015 or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for tickets!!!!
HISTORY OF SPORTFISHING DISCUSSED, APRIL 17….Historian, Tom Hambright will give a talk at 7 pm…on the history of sportfishing in the Florida Keys. It will be at the Eco Discovery Center on the Truman Waterfront at 33 East Quarry Rd.. FREE and open to all.
LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB… APRIL 17&24….Wine Down Wednesday featuring Chris Burchard with relaxed tropical jazz with Skippo and Gary Rivenson…. With special wine and food pairings..…. 8:30-11:00 pm … at 821 Duval St…. FULL bar now and food too!!! Happy Hour at 5:30-7:30 pm, with JIMMY OLSON at the piano every Wednesday… He welcomes guests to sing… Half price on food during Happy Hour and 2 for 1 drinks….
KEY WEST ART & HISTORICAL ….ORDER BRICKS ONLINE… Get your personalized Brick and leave a legacy…. To order online go to https://www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/kwahs. For questions call Kim at 305-295-6616 ext:106. Bricks are $100… you can personalize up to 3 lines of wording with up to 18 spaces per line.
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO…APRIL17,24… Din Allen from 5:30-9:30 PM..….
SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL 17… Jeff Clark noon to 5 pm….. 6:45-11:00 pm …Raven Cooper Duo!!!!
KARRI DALEY AT BLUE MACAW, APRIL 17….noon to 3 pm!!!! The beautiful Karri performs!!!!
TAVERN N TOWN, APRIL 17….Mike Emerson entertains from 5 to 9 pm in the lounge.
LATEDA, APRIL 17,24…. The Spectrelles at 8:30 pm…
FRINGE THEATER PRESENTS MUSICAL, ‘IT’S ABOUT TIME’, APRIL 24-27….….New, original musical, by Don Bearden… at San Carlos Institute…. Director is Cameron Murray, and Musical Director is Vincent Zito….This musical travels through time to answer the age old question: Can perfect love and perfect casting exist? Starring David Black, Luke Fox, Rhett Kalman, Belle Jampol, Mathias Maloff, John Reynolds, Vanessa McCaffrey, Arthur Crocker, Rosie Mayne and Martha Hooten.. Choreographed by Carolyn Cooper… Set & light design by Jules Conn…7 pm…. Get tix at 305-731-0581 or go online to www.fringetheater.org.
HAPPY APRIL 18 BIRTHDAY TO…CHIP ALLEN …. HEATHER MAE VICTORIA POTTER …. GYALE MILLER….. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. AMANDA & DANIEL GARCIA….
‘SEX WITH STRANGERS’ AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE, APRIL 18,19,20.. at 8 pm…..This provocative comedy about fame, cyber identity and ambition explores the limits of online privacy and lust, love and the complex nature of identity in our digital-dominated era! Directed by Patrick New…. Set design by Michael Boyer and starring Melanie Keller as Olivia and Tim Torre as Ethan. Stage Mgr. is Peggy Montgomery! Show runs thru April 27. Get tix now at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org. Or call the box office at 305-294-5015.
LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB APRIL 18….Happy Hour with COFFEE BUTLER 5:30-7:30 pm….. 50% off food and BOGO on select wine, beer and booze!!! The long-awaited Little Room Jazz Club is open ….. Now a FULL Liquor License and Food to order…..From 8 to 11 pm, it’s Peter Diamond and Co…. Come one and all to this wonderful jewel of a spot in Key West!!!!! 821 Duval St…..Little Room truly caters to the LOCALS in Key West!!!!
FARMER’S MARKET APRIL 18,25…..At Bayview Park from 9 am to 2 pm… lots of produce, flowers, crafts, home goods, etc./ every Thursday!!!
SMOKIN TUNA, APRIL 18,….5 pm, Scott Kirby… Caffeine Carl & the Buzz or Friends at 9 pm…
THE GREEN PARROT, APRIL 18….Robert Albury at 5:30 pm….Electric Piquette at 9 and 11 pm.
SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL 18… Michael McCloud at noon to 5… Cool Duo, from 6:45-11 pm.
BEREAVEMENT MEETINGS, APRIL 18,25… If you are working your way thru the grieving process, there is support available… you are not alone…. Every Thurs. at 7:15 at the Klaus Murphy Center on the campus of St. Mary Basilica….. on Truman Ave. All welcome.
COMEDY AT BOTTLECAP ON APRIL 18,19,25,26….You will LOVE KW Comedy Club…..Every Thurs and Fri at 1128 Simonton St…. Name Comics from all over the nation…. Plus our amazing Local comics who lead off the show…. Great discount for Locals…. Go online and make sure you print LOCAL to get discounted tix. Go to www.comedykeywest.com. April 11 & 12, it’s comic, Jim McCue….April 18 & 19 it is Sean Finnerty!!!!
THE GARDENS ON APRIL 18,25….It is Jimmy Olson at the piano from 5 to 7 pm…..
BRIA ANSARA AT BERLINS ON APRIL 18,19,25,26,…. Bria sings from 7 to 10 pm at Berlins at the A & B Lobster House.
TAVERN N TOWN, APRIL 18,25…. Michael Thomas and Carmen Rodriguez entertain from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge!!!
KARRI DALEY AT BLUE MACAW, APRIL 18…. Karri entertains from 4 to 7 pm.
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., APRIL 18….Chris Thomas from 5:30-9:30 pm
LATEDA, APRIL 18,25….3 Sum in the Lounge at 8:30 pm….Christopher Peterson performs at 9 pm in the Crystal Room!!!
KWAHS DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES, APRIL 25….6 pm…Guest speaker is Jeff Stotts, historian, horticulturist and landscape consultant… 281 Front S…third floor… subject of talk is “An Iconic Figure in KW History: the Life & Times of Sandy and Lillah Cornish.” Cornish was a leader of the African American community in KW. They ran the first successful farm in KW.
THANKFUL ON THURSDAY…. I give thanks for all the vocalists who performed for Aqua Idol and helped raise over $34,000 for the Waterfront Playhouse!!!! In addition, I give extra thanks for these special persons who have touched me in special ways this week…. The Waterfront Playhouse Board…. Carol Tedesco….. the Tropic Cinema …… Amy Bondurant & David Dunn …. Bruce Moore…. And a very special additional mention of THANKS TO these very giving and caring people who contributed BIG TIME to the Waterfront Playhouse Aqua Idol Prize Package….…..(In no particular order.)….Drew Wenzel & Mike Mosi of Azur Restaurant…Harpoon Harry’s….dance instructor, Lucy Carleton….singer, Libby York… Kate Miano & The Gardens Hotel ….singer, Bobby Nesbitt …Carol Wightman & the Marquesa Hotel….Bert Whitt & Dennis Beaver of Tennessee Williams Museum…….Roderick Gill & the Commodore, Abbondonza & Duffy’s…Bartender and King, Paul Murphy…. Ellen Steininger …Jeanna Garrido at the Little White House….Kristin LoGerfo and Peter Glicklich …car detailer, Lance Harvey …entertainer, Jimmy Olson… entertainer, Christopher Peterson … La Rubia and Stephanie Hellstrom…photographer, Larry Blackburn …artist, Karen Beauprie… pianist, Megan Clay … Maria Sharpe and The Roost & Mary Ellen’s…artist, Christine Cordone …artist, Dan Metzler… Mark Rossi & Rick’s & Durty Harry’s… Richard Hatch & Blue Heaven and Salute … Neil Chamberlain & Graffitti Men’s Store… Love in Bloom Florist… Leda Andrews & In One Era Antique Shop …Gina Karr & her Gems…. The lovely Kris Pabian … Carolyn Sullivan & Carmello Vitale and the BottleCap ….Wayne Larue Smith & Denis Hyland and Little Room Jazz Club …Kenny Weschler & In Touch Shop on Duval …Ambassador Amy Bondurant….. Lucky Street Gallery … Kim Bryant and Hairapy Salon….author, Eddie Goldstein … Michael Gieda and KWAHS….Susan Puskedra & Susie’s Estate Sales…. Penny Leto & the CoffeeMill… entertainer, Howard Livingston….Philip Amsterdam & The Curry Mansion … that special, Jim Salini….the Tropic Cinema… Bagatelle Restaurant … George Fernandez & Sam Trophia & the KW Butterfly & Nature Conservatory …author/photographer, Carol Tedesco….Bruce Strong and Latitudes Spa donation…philanthropists, June Hudson & Fred Greenberg … Blackfin Restaurant and Mike Castellanos … Chris Shultz & HorsePlay Bar and Tiki Bar….author & photographer, Ralph DePalma …entertainer, Dave Bootle … author, photographer, Michael Philip …Nicole at Paradise Tennis … Laura Richardson of Salt Provisions Gallery … Broadway Baby, Bruce Moore…author, Reef Perkins … author-producer, Hy Conrad … author Rusty Hodgdon … Waterfront Playhouse….Robert Spottswood and Faro Blanco Hotel, Lighthouse Grill & Tavern n Town….author, Joanna Brady …. Jed Dobbs at The Studios …Schuyler Brown & Kevin Assam, of Seaplane shirt Co…. Maria Wevers of Grand Café…carpenter, Kevin Melloncamp …. Chris Elwell and the Elwell Family of royal Furniture …. Philanthropist, Jerry Galeana… Lynn Kaufelt & Cocco at Hands On…. Author Louis Petrone….dynamo, Donna Barnett for attaining nearly $2,800 in prizes, including stays at Fairfield Inn, Spa Package at Ocean Wellness, dinner at Roostica and Hogfish,7 fab FURY adventure Excursions, jewelry creations, Petal & Vines floral shop items, ornaments, etc…. Food Emporium’s Judy & Stanley Zabar… Grace Boutique on Frances…. Kelly Norman at Key West Theater…. Damian De Angelis of 9-1-5, Bagatelle and First Flight ….Juan Pasini & Val Marmillion of The Peace Store…. Broadway Star, Terri White…. Artist Susan Guadagno …philanthropist, Bunnie Smith… Massage by Erin Makenna at the Hyatt … amazing Donna Stabile and over $700 in donations including, Flamingo Crossing, Blown Away Salon, Frenchie’s Café, Dante’s, Flow Spa, Flaming Buoy, Wanderlust Boutique, Vino’s, Santiago’s Bodega, Prime Steakhouse, Grand Vin, Nail Bar & Lounge, Keys Coffee Co., IV In the Keys….author Mandy Miles… Kate Miano and her acquiring donations from Onlywood, Lateda, Rooftop Café, Fury Excursions, wine card from d’vine Wine Gallery, plus stay at the Gardens Hotel….sweetheart, Bonnie Piceu… Stuart & Susan Kaufman, and stays at Southernmost Hotel, at The Marker…. Plus dinner at Southernmost Café & Matt’s at the Perry Hotel….actor/playwright, Neal Ruchman … Besame Mucho Shoppe and Meredith Bolong…… Alison Teal and donations from Headlines Salon, Hogfish, Local color, Off the Hook…. The suave Evan Corns… Cocco & Salem Art Gallery …..John & Maribell Maschal and their fab Country Kettle Fudge Shop in NJ… contributors Suzanne Washburne and Rita Linder…. Contributors, Kate Regan & Ken Silverman …and Mary Ellen& Clayton Beattie… Rebecca Tomlinson at The Fringe…. Kimball Ingram at Aqua Nightclub…. Michael Halpern & Southernmost Mansion…Neptune Designs, thanks to Frank Menditch,,, Ghost Tours thanks to David Sloan… Historic Tours of America and Edwin Swift… Fat Tuesday… ….Lara Fox and Danger Charters…. Contributor, Terri Wilson…. Iolanda Stashenko gift donations….Indigo Boutique on Duval St…Jugglers, Bounce Margil & Karen Grant …Sloppy Joe’s…and of course, husband Bob for his patience, support, his retrieving prizes all over town, listening to my trials and tribulations…Note that: Whenever I send long lists like this, I inevitably seem to somehow miss someone who may have contributed …. And in my trying to make everyone happy somehow forget someone…. So if you feel your name was inadvertently not mentioned, please let me know and I will add it to the list next week. Just know I meant no harm… I love you all and thank you for being YOU!
LOVE TO YOU, AND REMEMBER…..Be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud!
Lynda
PS…..AND HERE’S MORE INFORMATION:
NEW SHOP OPENS IN TOWN….SEAPLANE SHIRTS…at 910 Duval St…. created and founded by proprietor Schuyler Brown….She opened this shop just recently.. her Seaplane shops in Provincetown and Palm Springs are thriving!! Why not Key West. We LOVE wonderful new shops in town!!!! These collectible shirts each carry its individual name and limited production number….they are lovable works of art… like all the great folks in Key West!!! Welcome, Schuyler!
ROCK SOLOMON’S NEW ARTISTS CO-OP…..Rock is putting this together on Truman Ave….with gallery and retail space, plus a stage and a music studio. He is looking for pro artists, musicians, designers etc. who wish to have access to studio, gallery & performance space. The co-op will share resources and artists can keep 100% of their commissions. Musicians can rehearse, record and perform. Located in old town one block from White St. For more info contact Rock at 305-570-3000.
2019 TENNESSEE WILLIAMS POETRY & SHORT STORY WRITING CONTESTS… A CALL FOR POETS & WRITERS…..Please submit works for these contests … $20 submission cost….deadline is March 1….For all details go to www.kwahs.org/events. You can also contact Dani Holliday at 305-295-6616 ex:114….All winners will be judged and awards will be presented at the Tennessee Williams Birthday Celebration.
DANCE KEY WEST & KEY WEST THEATER HAVE TEAMED UP….There will be movement and dance classes offered and workshops for all levels…Classes begin on Jan. 14…. The first week is FREE…. Mon., 5-6 pm with Kyla Piscopink….For info on classes at Key West Theater go online to www.thekeywesttheater.com. See about discounte class packages.
EDGARDO AVARADO NEEDS HELP….Local, and beloved Author Edgardo was injured by a car on S. Roosevelt on Oct. 12 and is badly in need of financial help. a Go fund me page has been set up for him at https://www.gofundme.com/Edgardo-alvarado039s-healing?viewupdates=1&rcid=r01-1541113232015-c7a82ec8abd54a8f&utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email&utm_content=eta_button&utm_campaign=upd_n . (sure hope I got this right!)
FAREWELL TO REV. LARRY HOOPER!…Rev. Larry Hooper has retired. His last service was on March 3….He and Kathy will be deeply missed!!! They are on their way to begin a new exciting life and we wish them well….
LIBRARY THEME SET FOR TENN. WILLIAMS CELEBRATION…..This event runs March 6 thru April 1 at various venues in KW. For info and details go to www.kwahs.org.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CATHOLIC OR BEING CONFIRMED?…. The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults will hold classes at the Klaus Murphy Center from 7:15-8:30 pm…. For info call 305-294-1018 or Deacon Batty at 305-797-0656.
TROPIC CINEMA SEEKS VOLUNTEERS…..For info call John at 305-295-9493 or go to www.tropiccinema.com. Training is provided. ‘Payment’ is free movie passes and popcorn for each shift worked.
WRITE A LETTER TO CHANGE NAME OF BALLAST KEY TO DAVID WOLKOWSKY KEY .. Letters of support for this name change are requested in order to influence the final decision for the name change at the federal level. Write a letter explaining why you feel the Island, Ballast Key, should be renamed after its owner, Mr. Key West, the late, great David Wolkowsky. Write and send to Kim Lipsky at lipskykim@gmail.com. The Island will become a center for scientific research and part of the KW National Wildlife Refuge. Please participate.
KEY WEST TROPICAL FOREST & BOTANIC GARDEN SEEKS BOARD MEMBERS… This non profit is looking for interested Board Members….particularly that of Treasurer … term is two years…..If interested send a letter to Key West Botanical Garden 5210 College Rd., Key West, FL 33040. Or email audrinnakkw@gmail.com.
BUY CD FROM ‘A DOG STORY’…..Gayla Morgan and Eric Weinberger are basking in the success of their play, A DOG STORY, and the cast album is out…and it is a delight! To buy, go to www.BroadwayRecords.com. Truly is…’one dog-gone great CD!!!!’
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR REEF RELIEF….For info call 305-294-3100.
NEED A DJ?….Call Jimmy Jamz at 305-923-7401 for great entertainment and music at your function or party!!!
STAR OF THE SEA OUTREACH MISSION NEEDS VOLUNTEERS….To help with the food pantry on Stock Island….This mission serves hundreds of the community’s needy operating Mon-Fri. Call Donna at 305-407-5967 for info.
SHAL SEELS VOLUNTEERS…Southernmost Homeless Assistance League has begun serving an evening meal each day at the homeless shelter with food from the Soup Kitchen….Volunteers are needed to help. For info call John Miller at 502-876-5092.
TENNESSEE WILLIAMS EXHIBIT:…..513 Truman Ave….This wonderful Museum is now open under the auspices of the Key West Art & Historical Society with founder, Dennis Beaver as its curator. Visitors and Locals are invited to tour this preserved and showcased collection of historic, archival objects that promote the importance of Williams’s legacy and offers the largest collection of his memorabilia and artifacts available to the public. Open daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm…. Admission: Adults $7. … Children under 6 Free…. KWAHS Members: Free… For more info call 305-204-4527.
HUGH’S VIEW AT THE STUDIOS…..Over $300,000 has been raised for this project… but more is needed to make this dream a reality! Make donations to TSKW and indicate your donation is specifically for HUGH’S VIEW, and send to Jeffrey Ware at 1400 Olivia St., KW, 33040. This is a separate fundraiser from any others at The Studio. The plan is to create a lovely Rooftop Garden atop the new Studios Bldg on Eaton St…..it will provide a marvelous panoramic view of Key West…and since La Concha shut its doors to us, it will be most welcome indeed. For more info, contact Jeffrey at jcwkeywest@comcast.net. For those who are wondering who Hugh is…. He was the most adorable father of Jeffrey Ware, who left his mark in Key West….who loved it here, and who passed away, from this earthly home, but not from our hearts! Hoping to raise enough money to make Hugh’s View a reality…. And that we can all gather together, lift our glasses from atop the Garden, and toast to HUGH’S VIEW!!!!!
KW TROPICAL FOREST & BOTANIC GARDEN, NEEDS VOLUNTEERS….To volunteer please call 305-296-1504.
GRACE ON FRANCES STREET….This is a glorious shop at 6oo Frances….a lush newer addition to Key West’s upscale shopping scene…one of a kind items … spectacular jewelry….Japanese ceramics….cashmere from the Himalayas… 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!!!
TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN ORG. SEEKS VOLUNTEERS…..This marvelous, award winning scholarship program mentoring group is looking for giving souls to help mentor 50 some qualified students from lower income families ….They cannot be admitted unless a volunteer steps forward. It takes less than an hour each week. Call Chuck Licis, program coordinator at 305-394-7974 or e-mail him at chuck.licis@keysschools.com.
CUSTOM HOUSE & LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUMS ARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS…If you have a few hours to offer as a docent, archives asst., exhibit builder, or event volunteer, please offer your services!
GRIEF COUNSELING….Bereavement Meetings are available every Thursday at 7:15 pm at the Renewal Center at St. Mary’s. All needing bereavement support are invited….for more info call VELMA CHRISTIAN at 305-294-9380….. or 305-294-1018. You are not alone. Note that VELMA is one of the dearest persons in all of Key West.
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…Luis Vera….
3/22…Rhett Kalman…Rafael Gonzalez…Darold Leto…Judy Kovats
3/23…Kim Gordon…Amy Scalise…Pam Spence…Newt Ruch….
3/24…Chloe Hodgdon….Nora Monico….Robin Hansel…Mary Borrell…Josh Khalil….Lindsey Hillegas…..(Please remember Dennis Wade.)
3/25…Hy Conrad…Doug Stripp…Alice Justavich Kelly ….. Jeanette Partilla…. (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…Brenda Callahan …..Marc Crow…Jennifer Stevens…Kathy Stevens…Patti Roberts…Laurel Denny…(Please remember John Wickes and Stella Winiarski.)
3/30…Carol Burnham…Danny Carter….
3/31…Peggy Malloy Montgomery…..Jeff Egleston….…Yolan Findlay…Michael McMahon…Donna Stanton..(Please remember Barbara Please Hoffman!)
4/1…Lee Skillington…Mary Ellen Lapp….Alan Beaubien….John Smyth….Mary Lou Ferris…Franco Piacibello…David Marshall…
4/2…Anne Stevens…..Harry Schroeder….Stephanie Skylar….Terry Jeffers….
4/3….Tommy Wilson…Dee Dee Duecker…Chris Clifton….
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…Dora Gholson…Peter King…
4/6….George Rutgers…..Sue Forti…(Please take time to remember Larry Harvey and Virginia Molzan.)
4/7…Mike Gillis…..…Bob Brown…Christian Monzon…(Please remember Dick Buckheim.)
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…Marilyn Maye……Landon Bradbary…Judy Buxton….Janice Gruber…Renny Stevens…Carol Kiwala…(Please remember Theresa Wise.)
4/11….Rhena Dahlgren…Bob Pabian ….Michael Popovice….Laurie Jordan Nick……Jim Blahnik…West Valentino Internicola.
4/12…J.T.Thompson….Rick Worth…..Nina Crooks…Chris Skinner…Matt Zintsmaster…Keidi Ehrgott
4/13…..Annie Miners….Loretta Foreman…Liz Callaway….Don Bearden…
4/14…..Pam Vereb…Iolanda Stashenko….William Trem
4/15…Ken Peskett…Wendy Zintsmaster….Gina Maseratti…Lacy at the Oaks!!!!
4/16… Denise Chikelis…Valsin Marmillion ….Brenda Bodner…
4/17…..Vincent Zito……Julie Paterson…Phyllis Kaschub…Mike Eppenhart…Les Steele..(Please remember Tom Oosterhoudt.)
4/18….Chip Allen….Heather- Mae Potter…Gayle Miller…
4/19….Jim Salem….Walter Schmida…..Jackie O’Neil
4/20…..Amy Laura Bondurant ….Robert Spottswood…Jane Rohrschneider Carper……Sheri Lohr….Bob Esty …Christy Ryan Mack…(Please remember Mark Barauck and Marie Knox.)
HAPPY ARIES ANNIVERSARY TO….
3/21…..Pat & Dave Livesay…….
3/22….Roger & Nancy Nelson……..and…….Roberta & Basel Markow
3/23… Amy Bondurant & David Dunn
3/24…Amy & Wayne Cleveland
3/26…..Bonnie Piceu & Paul Dietz
3/30…..Vincent Zito and Cameron Murray
3/31….Mary Borrell & Eugene Knudsen
4/5….Craig & Patti Roberts….
4/6…..Linda Curtis & Tim Skoh…
4/7…..Dick Norford and Kay Fullen…..Carolyn & Bob Scott
4/10… Please remember Phil & Josephine Ricca.
4/11…..Nancy Moulton & Diana Davis
4/12…..Patti and Carl McMackin… Juan Pisani & Val Marmillion ….
4/13… Helen Walker and Leo Waters…
4/14…. Peter & Holly Ilaqua….
4/17…..Danny Weathers and Alan Melnick
4/18…Amanda & Daniel Garcia
4/19…..Joe & Beth Pizzo…..Ric Dery and Tandin….
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
AQUA IDOL CONRIBUTOR LIST FOR 2019
Azur Restaurant, 4 gift certifs. Thanks to Drew Wenzel & Mike Mosi…value $250
Harpoon Harry’s…3 gift cards, $100. (thanks to Bob Frechette)
Salsa Lessons donated by Lucy Carleton, value, $200
Libby York CD’s value is $80
Overnight stay at Marquesa Hotel, Thanks to Carol Wightman, value, $615.
Bert Whitt donation of $100 to Aqua Idol
Abbondonza Restaurant, $150, thanks to Roderick Gill
Duffy’s donated by Roderick Gill, $75
Commodore Restaurant, $100 thanks to Roderick Gill
Bloody Mary Party for 10, donated by Paul Murphy, value, $500
Ellen Steininger, $300 toward Aqua Idol
Dinner at Marquesa Restaurant, $125, thanks to Carol Wightman
Passes to Little White House, thanks to Jeanna Garrido, value is $360
Two night stay in NYC apt., thanks to Kristin LoGerfo & Peter Glicklich, $1,000 value
Complete Car Detailing by Lance Harvey, value is $250
Two Hours of Piano playing at a private party, thanks to Jimmy Olson, $250
Two tix to Christopher Peterson’s Eyecons Show at Lateda, value is $65
Three night stay at country home near Nyack, NY, thanks to Kristin LoGerfo, value is $2,500
La Rubia Gift Certificate, thanks to Stephanie Hellstrom, value is $25
Matted prints by artist Karen Beauprie, valued at $160
Two hours of piano playing at a private party by Megan Clay… $250.
6 gift certificates to The Roost, thanks to Maria Sharpe, value is $300
6 gift certificates to Mary Ellen compliments of Maria Sharpe, value is $300
Original watercolor by Christine Cordone, value is $400
Three hand crafted pens by artist, Dan Metzler, value is $800
6 CD’s donated by Bobby Nesbitt, value $120.
4 gift certificates to Rick’s, thanks to Mark Rossi, value is $100
Gift certificates to Blue Heaven, thanks to Richard Hatch, value is $100
Gift certifs. To Salute, thanks to Richard Hatch, value is $100.
4 Gift certificates to Graffitti Men’s Store, thanks to Neil Chamberlain, value is $250
Gift certificate to Love In Bloom Florist, value is $35
In One Era Antique shop, vintage bracelet thanks to Leda Andrews, valued at $50.
Gina’s Gems, thanks to Gina Karr, value is $100
Kris Pabian, $300 for Aqua Idol contestants
4 Sets of Comedy Club tix and bar tabs at BottleCap, thanks to Carolyn Sullivan and Carmello Vitale.value $240
6 Gift Certificates to Little Room Jazz Club, thanks to Wayne Larue Smith, value is $300
Gift Certificates to In Touch Store, thanks to Kenny Weschler, value is $100
Cash to Aqua Idol from Amy Bondurant, $250
Hairapy Salon, $200 value, thanks to Kim Bryant
Book by Eddie Goldstein, value is $25
Key West Art & Historical Society … 2 mem-berships at $200 … Gift Certificates, $250 … Gust passes, $144… Value is $594.
Susie’s Estate Sale… 4 gift certificates, value is $100…thanks to Susan Puskedra
CoffeeMill Dance Studio, thanks to Penny Leto, value is $50.
CD’s donated by Howard Livingston, value is $240
3 Day/2 night stay at Curry Mansion, thanks to Philip Amsterdam… value is $720.
Cash donation by Jim Salini, $100.
Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, Morpho passes, value is $385…thanks to George Fernandez and Sam Trophia
4 books by Carol Tedesco, value is $60
Spa Package at Latitudes, thanks to Bruce Strong, value is $216
Cash donation by June Hudson & Fred Greenberg, $100
6 gift certificates to Blackfin Restaurant, thanks to Michael Castellanos and obtained by Wayne Larue Smith $300 value
Gift Certifs to General Horseplay Bar, thanks to Chris Shultz, value is $100
Gift Certificates to The Tiki Bar, value is $100, and thanks to Chris Shultz
Cash donation by Kate Miano, $500
6 books by Ralph DePalma, value is $180
Case of CD’s by Dave Bootle, value is $1,040
Books by Michael Philip,value is $100
Paradise Tennis at 1800 Atlantic… Drill or lesson value is $45, thanks to Nicole.
Gift Certifs from Salt Provisions Gallery, thanks to Laura Richardson, value is $100
4 CD’s by Bruce Moore, value is $80
4 books by Reef Perkins, value is $60
Weekend Stay at beautiful New Hampshire Home, value is $1,500… thanks to Jimmy Olson
Books by Hy Conrad, valued at $100
Books by Rusty Hodgdon, value is $100
Waterfront Playhouse, sets of tix to last two shows….$1,200.
2 Night Stay at Faro Blanco Hotel, $750. … thanks to Robert Spottswood
Dinner at Lighthouse Grill at Faro Blanco resort… $50.. thanks to Robert Spottswood
Tavern n Town, gift certificate, $50, thanks to Robert Spottswood.
Books by Joanna Brady, value is $100
Donations by the Studios…Membership and money toward shows…. $250. Thanks to Jed Dobbs.
Seaplane Shirts Men’s Store, gift certificates thanks to Schuyler Brown, value is $200
Gift Certificates to Grand Café, $70 value, thanks to Maria Wevers
Cash donation from Kevin Melloncamp, $200
Royal Furniture gift certificates, value is $850, thanks to Chris Elwell
Gift Card from The Tropic Cinema, thanks to Jim Salini, value is $50
Cash donation from Jerry Galeana, $1,000.
Hands On Women’s Shoppe, thanks to Lynn Kaufelt, value is $250 (necklace)
4 books by Louis Petrone, $80
Two one night stays at Fairfield Inn, value is $500…thanks to Donna Barnett
Gift Certificates from Bagatelle, First Flight or Nine One Five, value is $240..thanks to Damian DeAngelis
Pair of tix to two shows at Key West Theater, thanks to Kelly Norman, value is $120
Earrings from Grace on Frances, value is $60
4 Gift Certificates from Zabars in NYC, donated by Stanley & Judy Zabar, $200
Roostica Restaurant, $50, thanks to Donna Barnett
Ocean Wellness Spa… value, $120 … thanks to Donna Barnett
FURY, Commotion on the Ocean, value, $115.90, thanks to Donna Barnett
FURY Dophin Watch … value, $150., thanks to Donna Barnett
FURY Island Adventure, value $220, thanks to Donna Barnett.
FURY, Parasailing for 2, value is $116, thanks to Donna Barnett
FURY, Snorkel for 2, value is $100., thanks to Donna Barnett
FURY. Ultimate Express, value is $240, thanks to Donna Barnett.
FURY, Ultimate Adventure, value is $310 .. thanks to Donna Barnett
2 gift Certificates from Petals & Vines Florist, value $100… thanks to Donna Barnett
6 CD’s by Terri White, value is $120
3 Necklaces created and donated by Donna Barnett, valued at $175.
Ornament valued at $30, donated by Donna Barnett
Gift Certificates from The Peace Store, thanks to Juan Pisani, value is $100
Massage by Erin McKenna, value is $144
Assorted matted photos by Larry Blackburn
Framed Aqua Idol Award by artist Susan Guadagno..priceless… $500
Cash donation by Bunnie Smith, $500
Flamingo Crossing Gift Cert., $20, from Donna Stabile
Blown Away Salon, $50 service, thanks to Donna Stabile
Frenchie’s Café, $25 thanks to Donna Stabile
Dante’s $50, thanks to Donna Stabile
Flow Spa, $50, thanks to Donna Stabile
Flaming Buoy, $75, thanks to Donna Stabile
Wanderlust Boutique, $25, thanks to Donna Stabile
Vino’s, $30, thanks to Donna Stabile
Nail Bar & Lounge, $30, thanks to Donna Stabile
Prime Restaurant, $100, thanks to Donna Stabile
Grand Vin, $25, thanks to Donna Stabile
Keys Coffee Co., $20, thanks to Donna Stabile
IV In the Keys, $200….thanks to Donna Stabile
Butterfly Conservatory cash gift, $200
6 books by Mandy Miles, value is $120
Onlywood Restaurant, $25, thanks to Kate Miano
4 wine cards from Dvine Wine Gallery, $100, donated by Kate Miano
One night stay at The Gardens Hotel, $600, thanks to Kate Miano
LaTeDa Restaurant, $50…thanks to Kate Miano.
FURY for two… value is $220
Rooftop Café Restaurant, $100, value is $100.
Cash donation $250, thanks to Bonnie Piceu
2 night stay at Southernmost Beach Resort, value is $750..thanks to Sstuart Kaufman
2 night stay at The Marker Hotel, $1,000 ..thanks to Stuart Kaufman
Cash donation by Neal Ruchman, $250
Dinner at Southernmost Beach Café… $200 and thanks to Stuart Kaufman
Matt’s at Perry Hotel, $100… thanks to Stuart Kaufman
Gift Certificates to restaurants by Chris Elwell, $700
Besame Mucho gift bag, $50, thanks to Amy Bondurant
Headlines Salon, $50 thanks to Alison Teal
Hogfish Restaurant, $25 thanks to Alison Teal
Local Color Shop,. $50, thanks to Alison Teal
Off the Hook Restaurant, $25 thanks to Alison Teal
Cash donation from Evan Corns, $250
Waterfront Playhouse Prize Package donation $1,000.
Fudge donated by John Maschal…gift certificates$250.
Cash donation by Suzanne Washburn, $250
Cash donation by Rita Linder, $100
Cash donation by Mary Ellen & Clayton Beattie, $200
Cash donation by Kate Regan & Ken Silverman, $250
Fringe Theater, 2 tix to Musical….$100, thanks to Rebecca Tomlinson
Donation to Prize Package $1,500 from Kimball Ingram, Aqua Nightclub.
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