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DECEMBER 14 THRU DECEMBER 20 (ETC.), 2018 IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!
HAPPY DEC. 14 BIRTHDAY TO….JOE DALLAS…MONIKA SLOWIAK… SUSIE APPLIN … HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….CLAIRE LOUISE CARROLL & STEVE GURMIN…. AND … BARBARA WEIKEL & RALPH DE PALMA….
HAPPY DEC.21 BIRTHDAY TO….JOHN CORREA…ROY BISHOP…NICOLE NURENBERG … SARAH KAHN … ED HEID…JUDY FARRELL ….(Please remember Leslie Leonelli and Pauline Palub.)….. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…JIMMY HENDRICK & DONNA BOSOLO.
“PETER & THE STARCATCHER” DEC.14,15,18,19,20….This Tony Award-winning show opened on Thursday, Dec.13 at The Waterfront Playhouse!!! A full house had a grand old time enjoying 12 actors playing over 50 characters…all on a journey to answer the age-old question, ‘How did Peter Pan become ‘the boy who never grew up?’ This is an imaginative and wildly entertaining evening at the theater, and the cast is amazing! Congrats to Tom Thayer, new artistic director at the Waterfront who directed this action-packed, hilarious group of superb actors (and who also tickled the ivories to accompany the musical numbers!) And what a fabulous group they are… new to Key West are Dillon Feldman, Alan Gillespie, Devante Mills, and Steve Miller who are all exceptional.. along with the outstanding Susannah Wells, who is luminous, brilliant, and glistening in every way….(and the only female in the show)… plus Trey Forsyth, John Reynolds, John McDonald, Ross Pipkin, Arthur Crocker, Matt Hulsey, and Bob Wood…all giving 150% all evening long…. As Joanna Brady said in her glowing review in KONK Life…’the plot is incidental…the play is really a vehicle to present this quirky collection of characters and to showcase their considerable comedic and musical talents of the players who bring them to life on stage.’ As ever Michael Boyer has worked his own special magic with the set design…and the costumes by Mary Folino are sensational. I look forward to seeing ‘PETER & THE STARCATHCER’ again!!! Get tickets now by calling the box office at 305-294-5015 or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org. This show runs Tuesday thru Saturday until Jan. 6th. You do NOT want to miss ‘PETER & THE STARCATCHER’!!!!!!
‘WITH BELLS ON’ at RED BARN….DEC. 14,21,28,JAN.4….We were at opening night to see this most entertaining and delightful two-person comedy, starring Trey Gerrald and Don Bearden, and directed by first timer, Christopher Peterson, who also did costumes…. (Is there anything he can’t do?)….You do not want to miss With Bells On… get tix now at www.redbarntheatre.com.. Or call 305-296-9911. This show runs through Jan. 5….See what hilarity ensues when a statuesque drag queen in full Christmas regalia… and an unassuming straight man, get locked in an elevator together….. you will have a good ole time of it all!!!! Congrats Christopher!
JIM HALL…ANOTHER SETBACK….. Please keep JimHall in your thoughts and prayers…. And also his concerned husband, Billy Cartledge….You can send Jim cards and messages of support to him at his home at 208 53rd St. Virginia Beach, VA 23451. You can email him at Dietcoke53@aol.com. You can text him at 757-285-7544. I KNOW he would love to hear from you, and I am a firm believer that people heal more quickly when they feel love and support from friends and family. Also… please keep caregiver, Billy Cartledge in your prayers and thoughts as he administers his special brand of TLC to his husband, Jim!!!! We love and miss them both.
*******PLEASE BECOME A MEMBER OF THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE!!! Before long ‘the 2018-19 Season’ in KW will begin again. 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. Our beloved Waterfront Playhouse had some major setbacks and challenges this past year. Hurricane Irma had a huge negative impact on the tourist populations coming to KW and dollars spent at the Theater. Major funding and grant challenges that we had counted on for years, were not there last season. But we persevered and presented yet another excellent Theater Season. In addition, we were confronted with the retirement of our wonderful artistic director of 17 years, Danny Weathers. The good news was that our new artistic director, Tom Thayer, was already employed by The WP as Business & Box Office Mgr. As fate would have it, Tom had run a Theater in Tennessee for 33 years, and he was able to seamlessly move into the AD spot. Of course that meant we needed a new Business Mgr., Box office Mgr…. and a Marketing Director. Then we lost our House Mgr. who also retired. At first it was a tad overwhelming, but we were able find quality people to assume each of those positions. Behind the scenes, we lost several key board members.. but after a search we have 9 fabulous new Board Members and we are thrilled! As you can see, we are on the threshold of new exciting beginnings. In spite of any past challenges, we all know that THE SHOW MUST GO ON!!! 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! How can I help? you ask….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…. To recover from Hurricane Irma, declining state funding and increasing costs!!! Thank you so much for your support of the Waterfront Playhouse and LIVE Theater in Paradise!!!
HEAD’S UP ON AQUA IDOL FOR THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE, 2019!!!! Mark your calendars…. This FABULOUS Event starts on January 22, 2019… 6:30-8 pm at Aqua Nightclub…..It will run thru the end of March…. so if you want to be at the Finale, this is a head’s up in planning your schedules! I am working HARD at, once again, finding TOP vocalists who will be volunteering their time and talent to present arguably, the best musical entertainment show in town… for the benefit of the Waterfront Playhouse! Make sure you keep all your Tuesdays free (until after 8pm) so you won’t miss a single one! More information to come….I think this could be our best season yet… and your being there makes it EXTRA fabulous!!!!
ANNOUNCEMENT MADE OF WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE 2018-19 SEASON…. Dec. 11-Jan. 6, PETER & THE STARCATHCER…. Jan. 22-Feb. 9, A DOLLS HOUSE PART TWO…. Feb. 26, through March 23…. YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (MUSICAL)… April 10 thru April 27…. SEX WITH STRANGERS… May 15 through June 1…. RED SPEEDO!!! You will NOT want to miss a single show, so mark your calendars now and please get season tickets for what promises to be a brilliant Season at the Waterfront Playhouse!!!! PLEASE GET YOUR SEASON TIX NOW… go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 305-294-5015 to reserve your seats for GREAT shows at the WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE!
CASTS ANNOUNCED FOR PRODUCTIONS….The Waterfront Playhouse has held auditions and several shows have been cast. I am excited to announce the following.. … ‘PETER & THE STARCATCHER’ will star, Dillon Feldman, Arthur Crocker, Steve Miller, John McDonald, Susannah Wells, Trey Forsyth, Matt Hulsey, Ross Pipkin, Devante Mills, Bob Wood, Alan Gillespie, and John Reynolds. (Dec.11-Jan.6)…… ‘A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART TWO’…..Stars Joy Hawkins, Marybeth Graham, David Black and Jessica Miano Kruel… (Jan.22-Feb. 9)… ‘MEL BROOKS’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN’ ….stars Trey Forsyth, Alan Gillespie, Jeffrey Harwell, Belle Jampol, Kristen Michelle, John McDonald, Jack Agnew, Marjorie Paul Shook, Ross Pipkin, Matthias Maloff, Lauren Thompson, Carolyn Cooper, Devante Mills, and Dillon Feldman. (Feb. 26 thru March 23.) RED SPEEDO…. Bob Bowersox, Cody Borah, Jessica Miano-Kruel….More announcements to come!!!!
RED BARN ANNOUNCES 39TH SEASON…..Dec. 11-Jan. 5….’With Bells On” directed and costumed by the fab Christopher Peterson….Stars Trey Gerrald and Don Bearden.. January 15-29…. Short Attention Span Theatre….Feb. 19 thru March 16…. “Tenderly’… The Rosemary Clooney Musical’…. Directed by Joy Hawkins…. Stars David Black and Kim Schroeder…. March 26-April 20 will be ‘‘Meteor Shower”, comedian Steve Martin’s delightful play….directed by Joy Hawkins and starring Dave Bootle, Michael Castellano, Elena Devers and Susannah Wells. The Gala on Feb. 24, 2019 at the Oldest House on Duval St.
DATE NIGHT FRIDAYS AT RED BARN ON DEC. 14 & 21….Get tix for ‘With Bells On’ and get two tix for only $70…..Call the box office at 305-296-9911 to take advantage of this special rate!!!!!
KEY WEST DINING SPECIALS!!!!
Café Sole…. 30% off bottles of wine!
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…..
DAVE BOOTLE AT MANGOES, DEC.14,15,21,22,28,29…. Dance from 9 to midnight with great music by heart throb, Dave Bootle!!!! Fri., Sat., Wed, and Thurs. every week!!!!
****GET TIX NOW FOR BOBBY IN THE LOBBY SHOW….Bobby Nesbitt is presenting a marvelous Bobby in the Lobby show at the Tennessee Williams Cabaret….after taking a couple of years off… Table seats are sold out… but there are General Seating Tix for both eves, still available…. at www.keystix.com or call 305-296-1520 …. This show will be two eves only…. Jan. 20 & 21….. Act 1 will be Rodgers & Hart and Act 2 will be songs by composer Julie Styne….. Guest stars with the suave and debonair Bobby…. will be the sensational and sultry Carmen Rodriguez and the superb Danny Weathers, who will be back in Key West just for this show! You will NOT want to miss this EVENT!!! Get tix NOW lest you be disappointed! General admission tix are available but are already going FAST!!!!!!
***ALSO… NOW ON SALE…..ERIC HALEY, MICHAEL MULLIGAN & MICHAEL ROBINSON PRESENT THEIR ALWAYS FAB SHOW TWO NIGHTS ONLY….MARCH 23 & 24….. 8 pm at Tennessee Williams Theatre…. Go to www.kesytix.com or call 305-296-1520 NOW to get your tables or general admission. This great threesome will be
performing SONGS FROM THE 60’S…..let the good times roll!!!! And rock too!!! Again, I believe that table tix for both eves are sold out, but general admission tix are still available.
AT THE TROPIC CINEMA…DEC.14-20….Widows….. Boy Erased ….…Fantastic Beasts:..Creed II…Suspiria.…. Green Book (Captivating!)……
BRIA AT BERLINS…DEC.14,15,21,22,28,29… the fantastic Bria Ansara entertains in Berlin’s at the A & B Lobster House from 7 to 10 pm…every Friday and Saturday!
TAVERN N TOWN… DEC.14….Mike Emerson performs from 5- 9 pm in the Lounge. Bobby Nesbitt is at the piano on Dec. 21.
AMERICAN LEGION, DEC.14,21,28…..Chuck Fox entertains from 7 to 11 pm… …Located on College Rd near the Golf Course….And guess what folks, the fab Chuck Fox will be singing for Aqua Idol starting on Jan. 22!!!! You will love him!
THE GARDENS HOTEL, DEC.14,21,28…..Michael Robinson and Eric Haley perform, 5 to 7 pm….526 Angela St.
SMOKIN TUNA SALOON,DEC.14&15….Honey Badgers at 5 pm…..Caffeine Carl & Friends at 9 pm.
GREEN PARROT, DEC.14,15,16…..The Swagmatics… at 5:30, 9 and 11 pm…
HOG’S BREATH, DEC.14,15….Noon, Fradley & Cuda…. 4:30 pm, Cliff Cody… 9 pm…Dan Harvey….
SCHOONER WHARF,DEC.14 & 15,16….noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud…6:30-11:30 pm, Last Mangoes Band…
COMEDY AT THE BOTTLECAP…..DEC.14,21,28,…..7:30-10 pm…..1128 Simonton St. Get tix at www.comedykeywest.com…. Every Thursday and Friday $10 in advance and $15 at the door….. TOP NOTCH comics will have you laughing your buns off. Local comics are first and headliners then perform and they are outstanding…. This is a real Key West Treasure! We love The Comedy Club at The Bottlecap, and we love Carolyn and Carmelo for making this happen in Key West!…
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., DEC.14,21,28…. Mike Naughton from 6 to 10 pm…
LATEDA, DEC.14… 3 Sum at 8:30 pm in the Lounge..
GRAND VIN ON DEC. 14….Holiday Traditions is the theme…. 6 to 8 pm at 1107
Duval…..Free tasting and one night only deals.
PIER HOUSE BEACH BAR..DEC.14….Karri Daley performs noon to 3 pm.
TIKI HOUSE, DEC.14.….. Karri Daley performs from 7 to 10:30 pm… located on Greene Street. 430 Greene St….. KARRI IS BEAUTIFUL & FABULOUS!
CHRISTMAS TREE SALE AT THE MARC HOUSE….9 am to 7 pm…. Every day till all trees are sold!!!! Trees, wreathes, décor, etc. Support the MARC House. (Must say, we got our two live trees the day after Thanksgiving, and they are gorgeous….) Located on Seminary St. off of White Street.
NEW GIG AT VIVA’S, DEC.14…7-10 pm, it’s Skippo with Mark Rose & Chris Burchard….903 Duval St. Stop by to support this new trio at Viva’s!!!!!
HOLIDAY HISTORIC INN TOURS,DEC. 14….2 eves of tours includes trolley transport….Inns are all decked out for Christmas…..treats at all Inns….You can also walk or bicycle to the Inns ….parking difficult….For tix go to www.keywestholidayfest.com or call 305-296-4959.
LARRY SMITH HOLIDAY JAZZ SHOW, DEC. 14…at the Studios…..8 pm… 533 Eaton St….. Tix now on sale….. www.tskw.org or go to 305-296-0458…. Joining Larry will be Christine Cordone….plus Joe Dallas and Skipper Kripitz….plus an impressive lineup of guest singers….Tix are $30 and $25 for members….get online at www.tskw.org…..
BURLESQUE PEACHY POO’S HOLIDAY REVUE… DEC.14 & 21…..AT The Aqua Side Bar, 504 Angela St….tix at www.evenbrite.com….Peach is joined by TaTah duJour and the KW BurlyQ Dancers… guest stars, Sofia Luna, and many more…. 8 pm….
BENEFIT SALE FOR TROP. FOREST & BOTANIC GARDEN, DEC. 14…. The J. McLaughlin store at 718 Caroline St. will hold a Sip & Shop benefit to support the TF&BG from 1 to 5 pm….Have a glass of wine while shopping to benefit this great place in the Keys!
**NUTCRACKER KEY WEST TIX NOW ON SALE….RUNS THRU DEC. 16…..This is a MUST see during the holidays! Presented only every other year.. thru Dec. 16…. Guaranteed to delight and thrill! Get tix at www.keystix.com!!! We are grateful to Joyce Stahl for producing, directing and creating this marvelous KW Tradition!!!
**TIX ON SALE FOR KIM GORDON BENEFIT CONCERT, JAN. 18…..Kim’s new solo cabaret will be at the Key West Theater at 512 Eaton St., on Fri, 1/18. For tix go to the website at www.thekeywesttheater.com. The Theme of the Concert is Kim Gordon:Music with Heart! She will be singing wonderful songs by most of the great composers and lyricists. After the show, there will be a champagne and dessert After Party. All proceeds for this concert will go to the Cancer Foundation of the FLA Keys. Musicians with Kim will be Joe Dallas, Hal Howland, Tim Mayer and Ann McFarland. This is part of the Music With Heart Inc. non profit program that Kim has created to help people in need right here in the Keys!
****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, within walking distance to EVERYTHING!!!! For more information please call BOB FRECHETTE at 305-304-2584. His email is rfrechette@bellsouth.net
VENDORS WANTED FOR HOLIDAY BAZAAR AT CUSTOM HOUSE…This event is on Dec. 19 from 5 to 9 pm….If you are interested in being a vendor contact Dani Holliday at 305-295-6616 ex. 114 for opportunity to show and sell your creations.
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.
KEY WEST ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY EXHIBIT……. New exhibit celebrates 75 years of electric power in the Lower Fla Keys….in the Bumpus Gallery at the Custom House at 281 Front St. This exhibit will run through Nov. 26.
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 …..Billy Cartledge…..Mike Stallard and wife Kelly….…Robin Deck…..the family, friends and fans of William Welch…Louis Petrone….Jim Hendrick…the family & friends of Barbara Please Hoffman..… Nancy Williams …Christy Nelson… Virgil Williams …… Judi Stevens …Fred Lima…..Nancy Lima …Maryann Sabol … Pam Williams…..Frank Lima….Harry Schroeder ….Jacob Gelt Dekker …Bella Rettenwander ….James Mill….Chuck Newman …Diane Covan … …Mary Lynn & Donald Furth….Guy de Boer…. 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 … Karen Eckert.…Snake Collins …..Eric Nelson ….Gary Rivenson …Donna Stabile ….Todd Reifschneider … …Pat Waller …..Millie Chawlew …Brian Belanger ……. Lee Knight … …Frank Gren … Maryann Reifschneider …Sherrey Welch …Marta White ……Wally Stevens…. Sandy Abookire… … Peter Deksmith ….. …Bill Lodermeir… …George Kling ….Eegor Goropec…Richard and Betty Carraway ……Lottie Domski …Carey and Pat Moore ….Anne McKee … 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.
DONATE TO THE FKSPCA…..A new fabulous… state-of-the-art Animal Shelter is about to open….after years of money raising and planning…..However, know that $80,000 is still needed to complete. Help them reach that final goal by making a donation to the Building Fund…. Large, or small…any amount will be greatly appreciated. The easiest way to donate is to go to the website at www.fkspca.org and then go from there. Or, you can send donations to the Florida Keys SPCA at 5230 College Rd., Key West, FL 33040. If you live in KW or nearby, call Jane Dawkins at 305-295-0605 or email her at jane@fkspca.org … to arrange for a tour of the new facility.
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.
CALL TO ARTISTS….The Anne McKee Artists Funjd of the FLA Keys announces a call to artists for the 2019 Auction. Submission period open till Nov. 15…Go to www.mckeefund.org to submit application and photos online. The auction is scheduled for Feb. 13 at the Studios.
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 Constantine and vocalist extraordinaire, Jodyrae Campbell can be hired to play for private parties and events during the season! They have their own equipment and would love to make a night at your home or 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.
WOMEN GOLFERS…Join an 18 hole league at the KW Golf Course….Ladies tee off at 7:30 am every Thursday….Starts in Nov. and ends in April….For info call 312-590-0390.
A PUN or LEXOPHILE FOR YOU… Those who get too big for their pants will be totally exposed in the end.
HAPPY DEC. 15 BIRTHDAY TO…DIN ALLEN …. RACHELLE ROMANO … CHERYLANN LOGDON …..(Please remember LiLianne Brouillard.)
HAPPY DEC. 22 BIRTHDAY TO…. MELODY MOORE…KELLY CASTELLANOS … PAT BURGE … ANDY WEIMER… SCOTT WILSON…. (Please remember Bob Decker.)
BRUNCH AT THE SAINT, DEC.15,16,22,23,29,30,…. Every Sat. & Sun. TEMPT restaurant at The Saint Hotel is offering a fabulous $20 Brunch from 10 am to 2 pm….417 Eaton St…. For an extra $10, you get endless Mimosas!!! (Does not include Beverages, tax or Tip)… to reserve call 305-294-3200.
PETER & THE STARCATCHER…DEC.15,22,29,JAN.4….Get tickets for this most delightful play with music at the Waterfront Playhouse….call 305-294-5015 or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for tix.
WITH BELLS ON AT RED BARN, DEC. 15,22,29,JAN. 4….Get tix for this show at 305-296-9911 or go to www.redbarntheatre.com. Runs thru Jan. 5…
LITERARY WALKING TOUR…. DEC.15,22,29….TWO TIMES…10 AM AND 4:30 PM…. Starts at KW Library at 700 Fleming St….and finishes near the foot of Greene St. call 305-293-9291 for info.
BLUE MACAW, DEC.15,22,29….Larry Baeder performs at 7:30 pm.
AT THE GARDENS, DEC.15,22,29….. James King III at the piano from 5 to 7 pm.
LATEDA, DEC.15…. 3 Sum perform at 8:30 pm…!!!!!
TAVERN N TOWN, DEC.15,22,29….Bobby Nesbitt is back from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge!
ANCHOR & VINE WINE BAR ON DEC. 15….theme is SPAIN AND MORE SPAIN…. $10 per person…. 5510 3rd Ave. on Stock Island…. Wine taste at Stock Island’s only Wine Bar.
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., DEC.15,22,29…. Nick Norman 1-5 pm… Tony Baltimore 6-10 pm…
LIGHTED BOAT PARADE, DEC. 15…..Starts at Schooner Wharf at 8 pm…. A KW tradition! Entry forms to participate now available by contacting www.schoonerwharf.com. Captains meeting is on Dec. 13…
EXPLORE HISTORY WHILE AT SEA…DEC. 15….Lovers of Seafaring & History can enjoy a 2 hour excursion aboard the sailing vessel, ‘When & If’….a 76 year old yacht built for George Patton in 1939. Wine & cheese party$60 for members and $70 for non…. on the water while learning about the history and restoration of the classic yacht. Sail embarks from Stock Island Marina at 7005 Shrimp Rd. at 1 pm…. (12:30 check in)…Limited to 28 passengers….register early…. Go to www.kwahs.org for tix.
CHRISTMAS ROCKS AT KW THEATER, DEC. 15…8 PM AT 512 Eaton St….Key West’s fave musicians rock your holiday season!!!! Destiny Montgomery and Joe Tripp headline this spirited and delightful show…..some of Key West’s most amazing musicians including Andy Westcott, Jeff Clark, Bubba Lownotes, Randy Morrow, Ken Fradley, and Vicki Rowden….orchestrated by Megan Clay….host is Bill Hoebee …. special guests Joani Sullivan, Chad Newman, and Zack Seemiller, Afterglow party at Bobby’s Monkey Bar…Proceeds go to Bahama Village Music program. Go to www.thekeywesttheater.com.
DEBBIE MUCARSEL POWELL TO VISIT KEY WEST, DEC. 15….Welcome new Democratic Congresswoman representing District 26 at The BottleCap at 1128 Simonton St…..10 am to noon….share coffee and pastries with her…. FREE to attend and open to all….
THE PARADE OF PAWS…DEC.15….10 AM TO 2 PM AT Higgs Beach Dog Park…. Costumes encouraged….Photos with Santa…. Bazaar and vendors…. Music… raffles…. Doggy Kissing Booth… Fundraiser for the FKSPCA!!!!!
FULL MOON BEACH EVENT,DEC.22….Higgs Beach Full Moon Party from 7 to midnight ….Dance, performances, food and drink…donation is an unwrapped gift for a child.
HEAD’S UP ON DEBRA & PATRICK BACK AT LATEDA ON DEC. 29 AND DEC. 31…. This beloved duo will entertain in the Lounge at 8:30 pm till midnight…. YAY!!!!!!!!! We have sorely missed them in Key West… thought I would give all you fans out there a head’s up! You know where we will be on New Year’s Eve!!!!!!
****HEAD’S UP ON PLAY AT THE STUDIOS, JAN. 5 & 6…..The play, ‘Darius’ by a Parisian-based writer, Jean Benoit Patricot will be on two nights only…. Stars Rosi Ware and Stephen Kitsakos…directed by Murphy Davis….This play was a smash hit in Paris and is now being filmed for TV….this touching story is an exchange of letters and emails between a French woman with a disabled son who has a rare disease which causes him to lose his senses as he ages….Now at age 19 he only has left his sense of smell…..This play is a fundraiser for Hugh’s View….and it is part of an evening that includes a choice of dinner and a show or the show and dessert. The dinner is designed and prepared by Martha Hubbard based on the script and the whole event is being sponsored by Maria Sharpe and the Fleming St. Faith Center. Get tix at the Studios by going to www.tskw.org. Jan. 5 dinner is sold out… tix still available for Jan. 6… General Admission are available both nights. Showtime is 8 pm…Dinner & Show tix are $125… arrive at 6:30 for small plates dinner, wine & dessert…. General Seating is $55…Arrive at 7:45 pm for show and dessert following.
‘PORGY AND BESS’ ON JAN. 19…. The South Florida Symphony will present this famous Gershwin opera…. At Tennessee Williams Theatre….go to www.keystix.com for tickets. 70 piece orchestra directed by Maestro Sebrina Marie Alfonso….staged by Broadway producer/director, Richard Jay-Alexander….
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.
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.
HAPPY DEC.16 BIRTHDAY TO….RITA LINDER….. TERRY WETMORE….
HAPPY DEC.23 BIRTHDAY TO…DAVE BOOTLE… LINDA RUSSIN … MEDA BAHLKE …SUZANNE PERANTEAU
*ONLY JAZZ BRUNCH IN TOWN, DEC.16,23,30….,THE TERRI & LARRY SHOW AT HARD ROCK ….…..AND EVERY SUNDAY…. This great duo performs from 11 am to 1 PM…. at Hard Rock at 313 Duval, for BRUNCH… It’s the fabulous Terri White and that very cool Larry Baeder… two of Key West’s finest! Warning: Get there early if you want a seat!!!!
OLD STONE COFFEE HOUSE, DEC.16…. 9 to 11 am….600 Eaton St….Rachel and Jeff, called the Nautifolk Duo, will bring you songs and stories to enrich your Sunday morning….This is a very unique and entertaining couple who play many instruments, many of which you are not familiar with… You could say, they make beautiful music together.
‘THE JEWISH WIFE’ AT THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE, DEC. 16 & 17 ONLY…..This play by Bertold Brecht will be at 8 pm at the WP….tix are only $20 at 305-294-5015 or go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org … open seating…This one act play is a chronicle of everyday life in Germany at the dawn of the Nazi regime. Fear penetrates every layer of society… Director is John McDonald and stars Stephanie Miller and Stephen Kitsakos. After each performance Lewis Weinstein will lead a talk back with the audience. HIGHLY recommended!
JAZZ AT THE GARDENS HOTEL, DEC. 16… Skippo and Friends….. 5 to 7:30 pm…. 526 Angela St.
FREE SAILING LESSONS FOR MEN……..The KW Sailing Center at 705 Palm Ave., is offering free sailing lessons for MEN from 9:45 am to noon…. Call 305-292-5993 for details and info.
SCHOONER WHARF, DEC.16…. Noon to 5, Michael McCloud…,…. 6:30-11 pm, ….Last Mangoes Band…. Awards Ceremony for the Lighted Boat Parade!!!
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., DEC.16…12:30-4:30pm, Nick Norman… 5:30-9:30 pm, Oren….
HOG’S BREATH….DEC. 16….4:30, Dan Harvey….later, The Coal Men
SMOKIN TUNA, DEC.16&23….Andy Wescott Band at 9 pm.
GREEN PARROT, DEC.16….Mike Emerson Quartet, with Tim McAlpine, Hal Howland I pm…. ….noon till 4:30 pm
LATEDA, DEC.16,23,30…… Tea Dance at 4 pm…..3 SUM entertains at 8:30 pm till 11:30 pm…in the Lounge! …
TAVERN N TOWN DEC.16,23,30…. Rob DiStasi performs from 5 to 9 pm….
MUSIC ROOM ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT, DEC. 16…Theme is ‘Lights, Camera, Action’….a celebration of songs from fave holiday movies. Enjoy the finest young musicians sing and perform on various instruments… accompanied by Skipper Kriptiz and Joe Dallas….At St. Paul’s Church, 401 Duval…. 4 pm…. FREE for the community,,,,
JOHN WATERS AT KW THEATER, DEC. 16….512 Eaton St…. Get tix… 8 pm.
TIX NOW ON SALE FOR BOWERSOX THEATRE XP PLAY, JAN.23-FEB2…. Play is titled ‘I’m Gonna Pray for You So Hard’… stars Bob Bowersox and Melody Moore…. At the Studios at 533 Eaton St….Jan. 23-27 and Jan. 30-Feb. 2….This is black and blisteringly funny and creepy…. Bone-chilling…. Exhilarating… tense and dangerous! Get tix at www.tskw.org/buy-tickets …. Or call 305-296-0458.
MARK CALENDARS FOR CROOKS SECOND LINE, JAN. 27….Benefits the Bahama Village Music program….FREE to attend and march….It is a time to remember those loved ones we have lost….titled after Richard Crooks, beloved KW musician…. Meet at Hog’s Breath at noon…march up Duval to the Green Parrot….ends about 3 pm….then stay for the jazz jam at the Parrot….party goes on till 6 pm.
HAPPY DEC.17 BIRTHDAY TO….JIM HENDRICK…GEORGE FERNANDEZ … KRISTINE WEILBURN … MARY PERANTEAU…. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….. REV. LARRY & KATHY HOOPER….AND …. KENVA & LONNIE REESE
HAPPY DEC. 24 BIRTHDAY TO …LESTER BOATWRIGHT… MICHAEL PHILIP… BARRY CUDA … SR. JANE SILK … HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…..BOBBY NESBITT & MIKE MULLIGAN…. AND … ANNE & DAVE REIN.
BRIA ANSARA AT BOURBON…DEC.17,18,19,24,25,26…. The fab Bria entertains at Bourbon Street Pub from 8 to 10 pm….every Monday, Tues., & Wed.
DUELING BARTENDERS ON DEC. 17,…. Every Monday at Aqua Nightclub …. RIC DERY, and guest singer, VICKI ROUSH entertain,5:30 – 8 pm. (Note that Tommy Luna is on hiatus… …. Dec. 24 and Dec. 31, Terri White….
BEHIND THE SCENES AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE, DEC. 17, FROM 6 TO 7 PM …WP artistic director, Tom Thayer, and Technical Director, Michael Boyer will take you on a tour of the theater….see backstage where all the magic happens… they will answer all your questions…. A great chance to get to know this historic and marvelous theater! $15…. Wine and appetizers will be served…. And after, you could stay and see…. The Jewish Wife…..
THE JEWISH WIFE AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE, DEC. 17… 8 pm….Get tix at 305-294-5015 or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org.
TAVERN N TOWN, DEC.17,24,31…. Michael Thomas performs from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge.
TROPIC CINEMA, DEC. 17….See the hilarious National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation at 6:30 pm….egg nog from Mary Ellen’s and $5 craft beer will be sold….
LITERACY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED…..Call Mary at 305-304-0578 for info.
LATEDA, DEC.17,24,…… Ronnie Lovely (Carruthers)….. 8:30 pm. Every Monday evening!!
SCHOONER WHARF, DEC.17…Raven Cooper noon to 5 pm…. Island Time Duo. 6:30-11 pm….
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., DEC.17,24,31….The Bahama Boys entertain from 5:30-9:30 pm.
BLUE HEAVEN, DEC. 24…..Xmas eve dinner show…. The CRZB’s with Skippo, Mark, and Joe Dallas…..6 to 9 pm.
VIRGILIOS, DEC.17…. Martini Monday..7 pm..FREE to attend… discounted Martinis
SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, DEC.17….….Blue Monday & Caffeine Carl….9 pm….
HOG’S BREATH ON DEC.17…noon, Zack Seemiller… 4:30pm, Cliff Cody….later, Dan Harvey Band..
HOLIDAY TOURS AT LITTLE WHITE HOUSE, DEC. 17,19 & 21…6:30-8:30 pm….See the Truman Little White House, at 111 Front St….all decorated for Xmas as it was in the 1940’s. Travel back in time as you have unlimited champagne, make your own keepsake ornament, and enjoy hot chocolate and treats…. Tix at door …save $5 when you buy tix online at www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.com.
MOVIE, DISOBEDIENCE: THE SOUSA MENDES STORY, DEC. 17…. 7:30 pm at Congregation B’Nai Zion, 750 United St…..
**14th ANNUAL KEY WEST DACHSHUND WALK!!!, DEC. 31…. You do NOT want to miss this event….Starts at NOON….All dogs gather on the Courthouse steps at 500 Whitehead St…. The 3 block parade goes down Fleming…right at Duval….right on Appelrouth Ln….No registration required…. Costumes and Dachshund wannabees invited to walk….Please bring a bag of cat or dog food for donation to the Community Pet Pantry. Come and enjoy the Dachshunds…. The official dog of Key West!
HAPPY DEC.18 BIRTHDAY TO…JOY HAWKINS…RANDY ROBERTS … GEORGE TILLMAN … DAN CARTEN….
HAPPY DEC. 25 BIRTHDAY TO…. BILL BELOBRAIDICH … CHRIS LIPPA … EMIL IMBRO … BILL PORTER … JIMMY BUFFETT….
*****PETER & THE STARCATCHER AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE…DEC.18… This magical show runs thru-Jan. 6… 8 pm at the Waterfront… directed by Tom Thayer and a fab cast starring, Susannah Wells, Dillon Feldman, Arthur Crocker, Steve Miller, John McDonald, Trey Forsyth, Matt Hulsey, Ross Pipkin, Devante Mills, Bob Wood, John Reynolds, and Alan Gillespie….Set design by Michael Boyer….Get tix NOW at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 305-294-5015. Tell them I sent you!
LATEDA, DEC.18… The Spectrelles at 8:30 pm in the Lounge…
WITH BELLS ON, DEC.18….At the Red Barn on Duval St…. See what all the fun is about…. Get tix at www.redbarntheatre.com or call 305-296-9911.
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO…DEC.18, Black & Skabuddah….5:30-9:30 PM…
AMERICAN LEGION BINGO, DEC.18,….. Every Tuesday…. 6:30 pm…. 5610 College Rd.
SCHOONER WHARF, DEC.18…Gary Hempsey at 5 pm…. TBA at 7-11 pm.
TAVERN N TOWN, DEC.18,25….. Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge.
HOG’S BREATH, DEC.18,19…12pm- Joel Nelson….4:30 pm…4:30pm, Cliff Cody ….later, Dan Harvey Band….
VIRGILIOS ON DEC. 18…. Skippo & The Savage Beets…. With Chris Case, Francois Gehin…12/25….Skippo, Tom Taylor and Marty Stonely.
VIRGILIOS, JAN. 1 & 8….Pat and Debra with Skippo, and Tim Mayer…..9 pm….
****WITH BELLS ON OPENS AT RED BARN ON DEC.18,19,20,21 THIS WEEK …..Directed by the fab Christopher Peterson, who also did ALL the costuming…. Opens 12/11 and runs thru Jan. 5… get tix at 305-296-9911 or go to www.redbarntheatre.com. Starring the luscious Trey Gerrald and the hilarious Don Bearden….It is great fun from start to finish!!! You’ll be smiling all night long!!!
BOOKS & BOOKS, DEC. 11….A presentation and book signing with Andrew Simonet, author of ‘Wilder’….who will be an artist in residence at the Studios of KW thru Dec…..6 to 7:30 pm…. Free to attend…..533 Eaton St.
NEW GIG….LIBBY YORK & TIM MCALPINE ENTERTAIN….STARTS DEC.18….Jazz singer, Libby and guitarist, Tim will entertain at Berlin’s at the A & B Lobster House every Tuesday starting Dec. 18….from 7 to 10 pm….700 Front St….This will be a great Jazz …. Thru the season!!!!
BOOKS & BOOKS BOOK SIGNING, DEC. 18….Roz Brackenbury will sign her book, Lost Love Letters of Henri Fournier….53 Eaton St…. 6 to 7:30 pm….Signing and discussion on latest book.
HAPPY DEC.19 BIRTHDAY TO…HOLLY MERRILL… BARBARA HERZOG… BILLY HOLLOWELL …. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO… BARBARA & EVEN CORNS…& CAROLINE & RICHARD FORBIS!!!
HAPPY DEC. 26 BIRTHDAY TO….SIMONE BART… RICHARD WATHERWAX… ALISSA RUSSIN…. (Please remember Lincoln Borchik.)
***HEAD’S UP ON NEW BOBBY NESBITT/LIBBY YORK GIG… STARTS DEC.19…. Bobby Nesbitt will join jazz singer, Libby every Wed. from 7 to 10 pm at Berlin’s at the A & B Lobster House….700 Front St….Stop by and enjoy some great jazz and music from the Great American Songbook and Showtunes too!!! Note that Berlins has recently banned smoking in the Berlins Bar Area…..
‘PETER & THE STARCATCHER’ AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE, DEC.19,16,JAN.2 … Call 305-294-5015 for tix or go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org. You will delight in the amazing talent onstage who present this magical show during this most magical of seasons.
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.
‘WITH BELLS ON’…DEC.19,26,JAN.2….Don’t miss this show at the Red Barn…. Will make you giggle and laugh with glee… call 305-296-9911 for tickets.
DAVE BOOTLE AT MANGOES, DEC.19,20,26,27….Dance the night away from 9 to midnight, every Wed. thru Sat…..at this hot spot on Duval St.!!!! Every Wed. thru Sat. each week!!!! DAVE ROCKS!!!!
DEMENTIA & ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP ON DEC.19…. 5 to 6:30 pm on first & third Wed. of each month… at Womankind, 1511 Truman Ave.
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO…DEC.19,26… Din Allen from 5:30-9:30 PM. pm.….
BLUE MACAW…19,26…. Terri White and Larry Baeder perform at 7:30 pm .
THE GARDENS HOTEL, DEC.19,26… Megan Clay from 5 to 7 pm…..
AMERICAN LEGION, DEC.19,26 Chuck Fox on the guitar and vocals from 7 to 10 pm… located on College Rd on Stock Island behind the Golf Course.
SCHOONER WHARF, DEC.19… Jeff Clark, noon to 5 pm….. 6:30-11:00 pm… Raven Cooper
SMOKIN TUNA, DEC.19… Ryan & Tom Fury Jam at 9 pm….
GREEN PARROT, DEC.19,…Tom Petty Tribute….5:30…Ukulele night at 8 pm…
TAVERN N TOWN, DEC.19….Rob DiStasi entertains from 5 to 9 pm in the lounge.
LATEDA, DEC.19,26,…. The Spectrelles at 8:30 pm…(FYI… one of my last season’s contestants in Aqua Idol, Randy Stindt, is now one of the Fab Spectrelles, and he is TERRIFIC!!…And Chloe, also is one of my former Idol performers!)
3RD ANNUAL CUSTOM HOUSE BAZAAR & CONCERT, DEC. 19….At 281 Front St…5 to 9 pm…performances by choirs, musicians, and local artisans showing their wares….Selfies with Santa…. ALL invited…. Last year it was packed!!!!!
HAPPY DEC.20 BIRTHDAY TO…KEVIN DICKENSON …RALPH DE PALMA… KRISTEN LIVENGOOD … RONNIE CARRUTHERS… SEBASTIAN VISHTON….. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. LOLA & JIM CORRIGAN.
HAPPY DEC. 27 BIRTHDAY TO…. ROBIN DECK … SKIPPER KRIPITZ… RUTH CAHOON HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. NANCY & JAVIER LOPEZ…. AND …. MARION & CHARLIE STRAUSS….
HEAD’S UP ON ‘TERRI WHITE ON BROADWAY’…DEC.27,28,29,20,31…..The always marvelous TERRI WHITE will present an intimate evening of personal stories of her life … and her many experiences on the Broadway stage… weaving tunes from her wonderful musical career! Terri will share her hopes and fears…her triumphs and challenges…it will move and surprise you and will touch your heart! Presented at The Little Room Jazz Club (soon to re-open regularly)…821 Duval St. Terri will be accompanied by Megan Clay on the piano. This show is the opening of the FRINGE Theater Season! You do NOT want to miss this one woman tour de force! B
*** ‘PETER & THE STARCATCHER’, DEC.20,27,JAN. 3….At the Waterfront Playhouse ….This play with music is guaranteed to thrill, excite and delight!!!! Showtime is 8 pm….Directed by Tom Thayer, with a fantastic cast, starring Dillon Feldman, Susannah Wells, Arthur Crocker, Steve Miller, Trey Forsyth, Matt Hulsey, Ross Pipkin, Devante Mills, Bob Wood, John Reynolds and Alan Gillespie…. With amazing set design by Michael Boyer…. This is the back story of how Peter Pan and all those in that fabulous story, came to be!!!!!
AT THE GARDENS HOTEL….DEC.20,27….Jimmy Olson is back at the piano from 5 to 7 pm….526 Angela St.
‘WITH BELLS ON’ AT THE RED BARN…DEC.20,27,JAN.3….Time to laugh! Get tix for this show at www.redbarntheatre.com or call 305-296-9911……LOL!!!
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES, DEC. 20…. 6 PM at the Custom House….281 Front St. Historian and former Army officer, Fred Borch presents “The Lincoln Assassination and the Florida Keys”.. provides insights into the murder of the 16th President and the imprisonment of four of the accused at Ft Jefferson….in the Dry Tortugas. $5 for members and $10 for non. Go to www.kwahs.org for tix.
SMOKIN TUNA, DEC.20,21,22….Caffeine Carl & Friends or Buzz at 9 pm…
SCHOONER WHARF, DEC.20,21,22….noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud… Brown Bag Brass Band rom 6:30-11:30 pm…
TAVERN N TOWN…. DEC.20,27…. Carmen Rodriguez and Michael Thomas entertain from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge..
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., DEC.20,27…. Rick Fusco, 5:30-9:30 pm.
FARMER’S MARKET DEC.20,27…. Every Thursday at Bayview Park from 9 am to 2 pm. Vendors galore! Gina Maseratti performs….
LATEDA, DEC.20,…. 3 Sum in the Lounge at 8:30 pm….Randy Roberts in the Crystal Room at 9 pm….
THE KWAHA DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES… DEC. 20…Guest Fred Borch… 6 pm…will discuss the Lincoln Assassination….and the FLA Keys…provides insights into the murder of the 16th president of four of the accused at FT. Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas. $5 for members and $10 for non-members…
THANKFUL ON THURSDAY…. I give thanks for these people who have touched my life in a very special way this past week….I am thankful for NANCY & ALLEN SEIDEL … KRISTIN LARKIN… MICHAEL PELKEY….CHRISTOPHER ROUNDS…TOM THAYER … ….MELODY MOORE…..HARRELL ODOM & BARRY COOK….. AND ALWAYS BOB!!!!
LOVE TO YOU, AND REMEMBER…..If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it.
Lynda
PS…..AND HERE’S MORE INFORMATION:
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!)
IMPROMPTU CONCERTS TO BEGIN JANUARY 13, 2019!!!! To find out more go to www.keywestimpromptu.org…. For schedule and to become a member!!!!
FAREWELL TO REV. LARRY HOOPER! Just heard that Larry will be retiring. His last service will be March 3….He and Kathy will be deeply missed!!!
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.
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 SAGITTARIUS PERSONALITY….NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21
One of the great things about a Sag is their irrepressible optimism. They are convinced that everything will always work out for the best. This attitude has helped them through many a storm. They keep a positive attitude and sense of humor…and when things get tough, they are able to find the silver light at the end of the tunnel. This is also one of the luckiest signs of the Zodiac. Sags are enthusiastic and always keen to take the initiative and make things happen. They don’t like to sit around and watch the grass grow…they like to have new and exciting projects that keep them on the go. Otherwise they get fed up and depressed. They need something to aim for. Goals are very important to Sags, preferring challenges to walkovers. Once they achieve their goal, they are on their way to the next target!
Life is always lively with a Sag around…they enjoy discussing ideas with friends and loved ones. They are intellectual and enjoy stretching their minds….their homes are full of books, and have a tremendous respect for knowledge. They pride themselves on their honesty, hate hypocrites and yes men. Sags are also known to exaggerate a bit…and sometimes they are more blunt and direct than you would want.
One of the most popular signs, people can’t help but flock around the Sagittarian. They radiate a friendly force-field, are terrific company and laughter never seems to be far away. They have a lot of friends! People appreciate their open and straightforward manner. Sags cannot stand to be tied down or hemmed in by a partner. They need to be able to lead their own life and not feel that someone is always peering over their shoulder trying to police their every move. The Sag will let their partner know if this is annoying them. If you love a Sag, they need their space. Sags enjoy sex, but the most important need in a partner is one who will be a friend as well as a lover. That friendship is something sorely needed long after the passion fades. Anything else is not good enough. The best signs for a Sagittarian are Gemini, Leo, and also Libra, Aquarius and Aries.
In careers, Sags are very sociable and like to be surrounded by lively colleagues, and are popular in their workplace. They like jobs that keep them on the move…not stuck behind a desk. Sags are ideally suited to career in education, publishing, writing, broadcasting, philosophy, and travel. They love money and enjoy spending it. The most exciting thing to them about money, is what it can buy. They prefer casual clothes to dressing up and are not impressed by designer labels. They have a weak spot for cars…especially those that are sleek and distinctive and that cost a fortune.
WE LOVE OUR SAGITTARIAN FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS!!!!
HAPPY SAGITTARIAN BIRTHDAY TO…..
11/23…Robbie Frechette……Fred Greenberg…Coffee Butler …Alex Okinczyc…..Debra Yates…Donna Cesen…Tina Ekel … Chris Kennedy….Robin Cozine
11/24…Brandon Beach…Rock Solomon…Linda Alberty…Perinne Medora
11/25…Christopher Elwell…Jim Shepherd…Amber McDonald-Good…Margaret Villoch….Daniel Garcia …Dan DiFilippo
11/26…Harvey Server…Jon Allen…Nikki Duncan…(Please remember Dave Taylor.)
11/27…Kevin Gallagher…Carolyn Cooper…Alan Bobin…Jerry Hughes…
11/28…Christine Cordone…Dan Bready …Bernie Sledz…Jane Day Stuart
11/29…Audrey Samz…Mary Spear…Queen Kathleen Greer…Terry Gaberdiel…Samantha Reynolds
11/30….Helen Walker…Jean Dostal…..(Please remember Sally Lewis.)
12/1…Donavan Pavilicek…..(Please remember the wonderful Richard Stephens…)
12/2…Fizz Rettew……Frank Piku…Cameron Zbikowski……Angela McChesney…Chuck Armbruster …Sammie May… Carolee Rafn….(Please remember Gregg McGrady and Joseph Stettner.)
12/3…Vera Vasek…Linda Sparks…Ken Kovats….
12/4…Erika Biddle…Louise Sledz…Kurt Shwaery…Bob Maykut…..Patti Williams
12/5…Mary Ellen Beattie….Scott McCarthy….(Please remember Victoria Sabol and Charlott Ryan.)
12/6…Chris Thomas…Adrian Armstrong….Joe Dallas Sr…. Eric de Boer…..
12/7…Michael Marello…..Richard Dennison…Louis Scaramuzzi…Rebecca Green…Gerry Sajitowski …..Rosemarie Zawacki… Jan Cernan…Al Filippone …(Please remember Merle Hohman an John Pett.)
12/8…Sam Trophia…Andrew Forrow…Evelyn Maldonado…Alan Henig…Ron DeAnna…Brad Manley
12/9…Lloyd Bryant…Dick Moody…Angela Meanix…(Please remember Charly Helm and Buddy Dyess.)
12/10…Reef Perkins…Matt Babich…Robin Tomita…Redza Ibrahim Dempster……Diane Flenard …Robin Knauth …Randy Misener …Nancy Ulrich….Weston Stephen Reuther….. (Please remember Tony Schilero.)
12/11…Randy Becker …..Betty Darst…Mary Schilling…Marsha Stevens…
12/12….Alfred Morris……(Please take time to remember my beloved brother, Fred…..also, Francy Zakczewski, Steve Calderwood, and Frank Sinatra.)
12/13…Rick Bloom…..John Eicher…Rex Welton…Joyce Heels…Jamey Bowen…Norma Gaspari
12/14…Joe Dallas…Monica Slowiak…Susie Applin …
12/15…Rachelle Romano….Cherylann Logdon…Din Allen… (Please remember LiLianne Brouillard)
12/16…Rita Linder… Terry Wetmore.
12/17…George Fernandez…Jim Hendrick…Kristina Welburn…Mary Peranteau…Katie Warner
12/18…George Tillman…Joy Hawkins…Randy Roberts…Dan Carten… Mark Andrews….
12/19…Holly Merrill…..Barbara Herzog…Billy Hollowell
12/20…Ralph DePalma…Kristen Livengood…Kevin Dickenson ….Sebastian Vishton….Ronnie Carruthers …(Please remember Katherine Raney.)
12/21…John Correa…Roy Bishop…..Nicole Nurenberg…..Ed Heid…Judy Farrell…Sarah Kahn……(Please remember Leslie Leonelli and Pauline Palub.)
HAPPY SAGITTARIAN ANNIVERSARY TO…
11/23…Carol Tedesco & Michael Shields…
11/25….Ray Pfiel & James Luther…Ken & JoAnne Lasky…..Billy Cartledge & Jim Hall
11/27….Joan O’Dowd & John Wist….Jack & Rita Eaton
11/29…George Tillman & Lloyd Bryant…
11/30….Karen & Bill Ryan
12/4…Sharon & Chris Santry…Eric Cole & Joe McMurray
12/6…Harry & Tina Deal….Robin & Peter Knauth
12/7…Cory Held & Paul Gildea
12/10….Deborah & Sid Goldman
12/13….Bob Archer & Mark Pence….
12/14….Claire Carroll & Steve Gurmin…….Barbara Weikel & Ralph DePalma
12/19…Caroline & Riichard Forbis…Barbara & Evan Corns
12/17…. Rev. Larry & Kathy Hooper……. Kenva & Lonnie Reese…
12/19… Evan & Barbara Corns…Caroline & Richard Forbis….
12/20…Lola & Jim Corrigan
12/21…Jim & Donna Hendrick
If you are one of those Sagittarians and are not on the list and want to be, please send me your month & day to kwlynda@bellsouth.net and I will add you on. If you are on the list, please let me know if any of the description pertains to you in any way. During this month of Christmas and the Holidays…please enjoy every minute. Sending love an best wishes to you.
Lynda
*THE 2018 FRECHETTE GAZETTE*
GOD BLESS US EVERYONE!!!
…But especially, God Bless Bob!!!! Every single year he goes up to the attic and carries down countless boxes filled with my vast collection of Christmas treasures… then he gets out all the strings of lights and tests them….untangles them…and painstakingly arranges them on each Tree! And, of course…. He helps pick out the Trees, and this year he had divine inspiration! When we got to the MARC House there were piles of trees everywhere…His x-ray vision zeroed in on a tree all wrapped up in roping…and singled it out as the tree to examine. And voila! It was perfection. We agreed that last year’s Living Room tree was lovely, but much too small…. Well, let me tell you, folks…. this Tree is not Wee! It is tall… full and wonderful….and it will take until Christmas Eve to decorate! By the way, we also have our dear Red Riding Hood Tree in the Family Room and our Antique Feather Tree in the Dining Room! Somehow they will all get decorated! I will work diligently till it is all done!
STAYING IN KEY WEST THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
We are opting to remain in Key West this Christmas, instead of making the trip to Ohio … We are excited that our niece Sally and her husband Robert will be joining us on Christmas Day, through the New Year…we know everyone in town will give them a royal Key West Welcome!!! We are looking forward to all that Key West offers during this holiday season…. The Nutcracker, openings of shows on various stages in town, parties, galas, etc…. A whirl of activity that we are happy to be part of!
BOB AND LYNDA’S KEY WEST WORLD
And.. our KW world is pretty fabulous! Bob is still plugging away selling real estate, and without a doubt, he is the best and handsomest realtor in Key West!! He is on two Boards…the executive Board of the Waterfront Playhouse and treasurer of Tampoa, our neighborhood association. He also has joined a Book Club called The Wise Guys… and he and his cohorts get together monthly to discuss their assigned book… usually doing lunch afterward. He loves it! I think I may be the busiest non-paid worker in Key West. I, too am on the Waterfront Playhouse Board, and have once again agreed to coordinate the Aqua Idol Fundraiser for the theater. I am in the process of putting a fabulous group of vocalists together who will be vying for the coveted title of Aqua Idol, donating their time and talent to raise badly needed $$ for our Theater. Last year our singers collectively raised over $47,000. The contest starts on Jan. 22 thru the end of March. It has become a hugely looked-forward to event. It runs every Tues., from 6:30-8 and people arrive at 5 pm to save seats as we have SRO every week! I am also still sending out my weekly blog, In Key West With Lynda, to over 2,200 people… letting everyone know about all the events happening in town. If you do not get it weekly, you can check my website at www.conchtv.com and get it in its entirety. Bob still enjoys golf… And I am still playing tennis….after all these years!!! You can email us at rfrechette@bellsouth.net and kwlynda@bellsouth.net. Send us yours! Stay in touch!
ROSE COTTAGE AND CHIPPEWA LAKE, OHIO!
We are usually in KW from Oct. 13 thru June 15…. Then, we head north to our dear Rose Cottage overlooking Chippewa Lake….It is a place filled with nostalgia and precious memories … it is our vacation home…. A place to tend my cottage garden….feed the birds….go antiquing ….play tennis….enjoy the Lake …..and very special moments with good family and friends, on our “Magic Porch’….candles and twinkling lights…good conversation…laughter, and great wine! When we close it all up in October, it sits there sadly and awaits our return in June. It is extra nice that my brother Ed and his family are but 150 steps away… and niece Jennifer’s family has a place a few doors down from that. And it is always a joy to reunite with our Chippewa Lake Family and catch up…and dine at the Village and The Oaks, two of our favorite area haunts! We are blessed to have wonderful friends in both Key West and Chippewa Lake… and being able to live in two homes and places we love, makes our hearts sing!
OUR CHILDREN…..
…are not children anymore… I jokingly say they are “Bob’s kids from his first marriage”…(even though we’ve only had one marriage)….After all, how could I possibly have children older than I am? Son Rob is enjoying his single life… he is a top salesman at American Weathermaster….His life revolves around his job, fishing competitively (He is a highly ranked Muskie Fisherman), and sports…. His daughter Lexy is excelling in college and is excited about spending the next semester studying in Barcelona. Our daughter Melissa Lang loves her job at Northbrook Toyota in Il…Caring and thoughtful, with a great big heart, she has quite a menagerie of pets (4 dogs at last count..1 cat)…she loves to knit and has become quite the artist with woodworking. A huge country music fan, we always look forward to her annual visit to the Key West Songwriter’s Festival in May….having it fall around Mother’s Day makes it extra special for me!
ANNUAL NEW YORK EXTRAVAGANZA!
Many years ago we started the tradition of going to NYC around our Aug. 22 anniversary to overdose on Broadway Shows! This year was extra special! We were thrilled that dear friends Bobby Nesbitt and Michael Mulligan were planning to be in the City at the same time…and we made plans to see ‘My Fair Lady’ with them right on 8/22. Coincidentally it turned out that we were going to two other shows, ‘Carousel’ and ‘The Band’s Visit’… the same days and times! Adding to the joy of it all was great friend, Bruce Moore popping in to surprise me (Bob knew he was coming and kept mum!)…we all went to see ‘My Fair Lady’ and then dined afterward at Café Fiorello (Thanks Mike!). In addition to the above shows mentioned, we also got to see ‘The Show That Goes Wrong’ and Michael Feinstein and Christine Ebersole in concert at 54 Below! ALL shows were marvelous…If it couldn’t get any better, we also got to connect with other good friends in NY…Paul Smith, George Sanders and Shawn Curran, Kristen LoGerfo and Peter Glicklich, and Fred Greenberg and June Hudson…. We are still smiling as we remember NYC 2018!
MISCELLANEOUS HIGHLIGHTS IN 2018
Some are big…some small… but all wonderful…and in no particular order some other very special moments that come to mind were…. Seeing the touring company of ‘Hamilton’ in Ohio…My judging the Blue Tarp Fashion Show in KW … Keith Dempster’s visit with us in Ohio…My ‘39th Birthday Party’ at the Oaks in July…. Seeing the fabulous Audra McDonald in concert with the Cleveland Orchestra a gift from our niece Sally and her husband Robert….My annual High School Reunion Dinner at George Chase’s Party Palace….Jerry Galeana’s visit to Rose Cottage….My being a Roaster at Danny Weather’s Farewell Dinner…Antiquing with niece Jennifer….The going away bash for Kristen and Jim Ryan …The Cleveland Browns finally winning a football game….Having a glass of wine and watching the sun set on Chippewa Lake at Friends of the Circle (Thanks Andy & Alison!)…nephew Joey and wife Dina’s visit to Ohio in August … ALL shows at the Waterfront Playhouse, with special mention of ‘The Legend of Georgia McBride’… Teri Johnston running for Mayor of Key West and winning…. Di and Peter Strong and Family visiting KW for their 50th anniversary….Cousin Len Stevens and wife Helen’s visit from NV, and lunching with special cousins on my father’s side of the family…. Nephew Seb Vishton’s rock concert in July…. No hurricanes in Key West…. Weekly tennis matches in Key West and Chippewa Lake…. Sunset Boat Rides with Pam & Paul Vereb…. ALL stage shows… everywhere! Let the good times keep rolling into 2019!!!!
WE FONDLY REMEMBER
We once again deeply mourn the loss of some very special people who have touched our lives through the years…. Deeply missed will be… Aunt Charlotte Ryan…. Bill Welch… Bob Leiby … Jon McIntosh … Tim Wegman …Jane Whitmyer …Donald Lowe … Howard Wolman …Joe Sabol… Theresa Wise …Buddy Dyess … Jim Kosciewicz… Jim Orzech … Bill Haws…Adare Fritz …Wayne Kruer …. Walter Lepperd …Dennis Kwiatkowski …Charly Helm …..David Wolkowsky …Ricky West… Barbara ‘Please’ Hoffman …Dr. John Turner…. Dr. Robert Carlson …Terry Gorzelanczyk….Carol Morrison …..Barbara Kraker … Bill Barry …William Gaiser … Joleen Dekker… Emil LaVache … Arnold Moore …Polly Porter …Trumpet Bob Wandras… Len Szalkiewicz …Harvey Rochman….. Kyle Steiner…. Bill Bletch …Anne Walters… Addie Unuvar … Burt Reynolds …Jon Hardesty … Marin Mazzie… Wayne Hammond … Kathy Sheehan…. Stephen Prior … Wesley Sizemore…. Ronnie Pierce… We will miss their presence.. and we will treasure the times we once shared… and will try to keep their memory alive always!
OUR HOLIDAY WISH FOR YOU IN 2019
We wish you good health…..without that we have nothing! We wish you happy memories and wonderful times to share with family and friends. We wish you time to do all the things you want to do, and people you love to enjoy these things with. We wish you honesty and truth… forgiveness….thoughtfulness…. reciprocity….respect….And we wish you kindness !! You cannot ‘do’ kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late. Be tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, and tolerant of the weak…because someday in your life, you will be all of these. We wish you will be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud…. Most of all we wish you Love… for that is what it is all about! Looking forward to hearing from you, with updates and photos!!! Have a grand season and thanks for the memories! LOVE AND JOY TO YOU AND YOURS!
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