IF IT’S TUESDAY…IT MUST BE AQUA IDOL NIGHT!

JANUARY 17 and 18, 2012, in KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!

INVITATION TO WATERFRONT GALA……As a proud member of the Waterfront Playhouse Board of Directors, I would like to invite each of you to the 2012 Waterfront Gala! It will be held on Sunday, January 29th at the beautiful and amazing home of Warren and Brenda Dedrick at 727 Washington St….between 6 and 9:00 PM. You will enjoy a Magical Winter Wonderland Evening….Delicious Food by the Iron Chefs….OPEN BAR….Sensational entertainment by the marvelous Debra & Patrick….and the most fantastic Silent Auction Ever! The GALA is a legendary affair…the most sparkling benefit event of the year. If you are a member, tickets can be purchased for only $75. Non-members cost is $150. (Membership does have its privileges!) With certain membership levels, the GALA is included. We had a fabulous turnout last year and those in attendance raved about the evening…and this year promises you a night to long savor and remember! You can get tickets by going online at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org, and then click on Events which will lead you to the GALA! Or you can call 305-394-7445. Hoping to see you there….and thank you SO much for your support of The Waterfront Playhouse, voted Best Professional Theater in Florida.

AQUA IDOL TUESDAY AT 6:30 PM……JAN. 17…..Five truly wonderful and delightful contestants are still competing for bragging rights to the Aqua Idol Crown…..Connie Hurst….James Mill… Michael Rolfsmeyer…Quincy Perkins and Cynthia ‘Syroco’ Mulcahey are singing their hearts out on behalf of The Waterfront Playhouse! Please come tonight to support your fave vocalists and our fabulous Theater! Showtime is 6:30 pm…Emcee is Randy Thompson….Joining Tony Konrath and Lynda Frechette as celebrity judge, is Waterfront Artistic Director, and former Broadway Star, Danny Weathers!!!! Looking forward to seeing you a the place to be on Tuesday nights in Key West!!!!!

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY….We had the privilege of once again seeing this amazingly acted, staged, directed, lit, play at the Waterfront Playhouse on Friday the 13th! Again, we loved every single second of it, and we marveled at the brilliant performances by this perfect cast! Joy Hawkins and John Wells have got to be the First Couple of Key West Theater. Joy was over the top fabulous surpassing the performance of Estelle Parsons whom we saw on Broadway! And John was flawless in a small but mighty role!!! In fact, every single actor was spot on…..Congratulations to George DiBraud…Chris Stone…Bob Bowersox…George Murphy… Jessica Miano-Kruel…Joe McMurray…Stephanie Yosen…Nicole Nurenberg…Shakti Assouline….Tom Murtha…and Kyle Caskey!!!! Bravo! Bravo!!!!! And to Danny Weathers, artistic director extraordinaire…and to Michael Boyer, our superlative set designer…..Congratulations just does not seem enough!

DEAD MAN’S CELL PHONE OPENS ON FEB. 2…..This play will open on Feb. 2 at The Waterfront Playhouse…..Preview Nights are Jan. 31 and Feb. 1…..Call 294-5015 to reserve your seats for this sure-to-be, super show!

HAPPY JANUARY 17TH BIRTHDAY TO……BLAKE HUNTER…MABLE PAUL…SCOTT HALL!!!!

AQUA IDOL ON TUES., JAN. 17….. Hoping you will all come to Aqua Nightclub at 6:30 pm on Tues., Jan. 17, to hear our remaining 5 wonderful vocalists, Quincy Perkins, James Mill, Connie Hurst, Mike Rolfsmeyer, and Cynthia Mulcahey!!! Emcee is Randy Thompson…..Judges are Tony Konrath and Lynda Frechette plus the celebrity Judge this week, artistic director at the Waterfront, Danny Weathers!!!!! This is the place to be for happy hour on Tuesday evenings! Great talent, fun, and all for a good cause…the Waterfront Playhouse!!!!

AT VIRGILIOS ON JAN. 17…..The Chris Thomas 4 perform at 9 pm…with Tim McAlpine, Bubba LowNotes, and Skipper Kripitz the Great….. classic rock all night long!

AT LATEDA ON JAN 17 ……On 1/17…..It’s Christopher Peterson’s famous Eyecons Show at 9 pm in the Crystal Room…call 296-6706 for tix…..

At the DA ON JAN. 17 & 18 ….. It’s Dave Bootle entertaining in the By George Bar at 8:30 PM!!!!

SCHOONER WHARF ON JAN. 17 & 18….Both days, from Noon to 5 pm, it’s Michael McCloud….On 1/17 from 7 to 11 pm, it’s Raven Cooper & Michael Gillis…On 1/18, from 7 to 11 pm, it’s Gary Hempsey & Will Hoppey….From 9 pm till 1 am, both nights, it’s the Magic of Frank E!!!!

HAPPY JANUARY 18TH BIRTHDAY TO….TIM WEGMAN…..JENNIFER CORNELL!!!!

BOBBY NESTITT AT AQUA ON JAN. 18…..Bobby entertains at Aqua, 711 Duval, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm….playing all your fave songs from the Great American Songbook! Wonderful!

RED OPENS AT RED BARN ON JANUARY 18TH…..This 2009 Tony Award Winning Play will open at The Red Barn on Jan. 18 and run only thru the 28th. Two of my fave actors, Glenn Wilson, and Quincy Perkins star in this searing, exciting and intense drama about artist, Mark Rothko and his assistant! Call 296-9911 or go to www.redbarntheatre.com for tickets and information! What a super season the Red Barn has planned!

ISLE OF BONES TROMBONE CHOIR ON JAN. 18…..The Isle of Bones, Key West Jazz Trombone Choir, will present their annual concert at 7 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church at Georgia & Petronia Sts…..Musicians are Joe Dallas Jr. & Sr., Harry Schroeder, Chris Burchard, Tim McAlpine, Richard Crooks, & George Hemund. Arrangements, by Schroeder, were written for the group. Cost is $20 at the door! The UU Church will be a-rockin’ for sure that night!

OPENING RECEPTION AT FKCC…JAN. 18…”A Day in the Life”…a collection of Photographs by artist Patti Davis, will have an exhibit reception on 1/18 from 6 to 8 pm at the FKCC at 5901 College Rd…Refreshments will be served!

SKIPPER AND BOBBY AT SALUTE…JAN. 19….The grand duo of Skipper Kripitz and Bobby Nesbitt perform at Salute on the Beach from 4:30 to 6:30…Sunsets to die for…great food, and superlative music by these two charmers!

WALK ON WHITE ON JAN. 19….All the fine galleries and shops on White St. will be open from 6 to 9 pm for this third Thurs. Walk on White.

AT THE HARRISON GALLERY….1/19…..The theme of their exhibit is BLACK ON WHITE….featuring various artists and their use of these two extreme ‘colors’….Harrison Gallery is located at 825 White St.

ART SPACE SHOW ON JAN. 19….ART SPACE KW presents its first show of the season from 6 to 10 pm….This new gallery & community space opened in Dec. by artists, Michael Marrero & Marky Pierson. Over 15 artists have contributed to this group show celebrating graffiti, tattoo, & pop art. Located at 1102 Truman Ave., just 1 block south of White…come & see vibrant street art by Jack McDonald, Dan Vagoni, Mary Pierson, Michael Marrero, Sherry Sewet T, David Sloan amongst others . (Submission deadlines for the next show, themed ‘Erotic’…is Feb. 1st. You can e-mail submissions to info@artspace.com….also used for questions, readings, showings, etc.. For more go to www.artspacekeywest.com.

THE FOLLOWING ARE EVENTS COMING UP TILL JANUARY 30TH! ORDER YOUR TIX NOW!!!

OLD ISLAND HOUSE TOUR…..Jan. 20 & 21….You are invited to tour 5 historic KW homes on Jan. 20 & 21.You can tour at your own pace or reserve a seat on the Conch Train that will take you from house to house. Tix are $25, Conch Train included & can be purchased online at www.oirf.org. To find out more go to oldisland@comcast,net or call OIRF at 294-9501. Great homes for your touring pleasure!!!

ONLY A FEW TIX LEFT FOR DENIS HYLAND ONSTAGE ON JAN 20……This one night only show: DANCIN’ MAN, starring Denis Hyland will be presenting his one-man show onstage at The Waterfront Playhouse on Fri., Jan. 20th, at 8 pm!!!!!!!! He wowed the audience at The Armory last season, and he will surely Wow you once again as he sings and dances his way into your hearts. Buy NOW as there are only a handful of tickets left!!! There is an after party sponsored by Nikki McCausland! Call TheWaterfront at 294-5015 for tickets, or go to the website at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org!

AT SALUTE ON JAN. 20…..Skipper Kripitz will be joined by Phyllis Chapell, playing her nylon string guitar and singing with her 3 octave voice….jazz, originals, fold, etc….You can also expect to see some fab local musicians stopping by to play….Salute on the Beach…4:30 to 6:30 pm…. Call 292-1117 for more info or reservations.

FUNDRAISER FOR THE SOUTH FLA SYMPHONY on JAN 20…. Call 954-522-8445. This will be an Italian Cuisine of Substance…..a huge range of mouth-watering dishes ….string quartet….exciting Dreams Auction…..Only $75 with early reservations…after, tix will be $100. At The WESTIN Resort, 245 Front St.

AT FRANGIPANI GALLERY ON JAN. 20….There will be a Reception for abstract artist, Irene Stanton on Jan. 20 from 6 to 9 pm….1102A Duval St., KW…..Show runs thru Jan. 31st!

RAYMOND JUNGLES LECTURE ON JAN. 20…..The KW Garden Club is sponsoring this award-winning landscape architect to speak at the Eco Discovery Center on ½, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. The topic will be ‘Go Native:Using Native Plants in Your Garden.’ Free and open to the public.

SUSAN WERNER AT TSKW…JAN. 20….Singer/songwriter Susan Werner performs at the Armory at 600 White St. at 8 pm….this is a return engagement as last year’s audience were wowed by her musical talents. Tix are $25 in advance and $30 the day of the concert. www.keystix.com…

PHYLLIS CHAPELL AND SKIPPER ON JAN. 21…..This concert, also at The Studios/Armory, is titled “Whirled Music”….Phyllis performs a unique mix of fabulous music, and with her 3 octave voice she will take you on a jazz journey of the soul…Skipper Kripitz will be on the drums of course! Tix are $20 in advance at www.keystix.com & $25 at the door.  Tables of 4 are $100.

ITALIAN DINNER AT ST. MARY’S…JAN. 21….Everyone is invited to The Knights of Columbus delish annual Italian Dinner on Sat., 1/21 from 5 to 8 pm in the Sacred Heart hall on Windsor Lane. The menu includes homemade sausage, pasta, salad, bread, dessert and beverages fll for only $12 adult and $6 children. All proceeds go to help the Elementary School.

LIBBY YORK AT CAFÉ SOLE ON JAN. 22….Libby will be performing with jazz pianist, John Simon from Noon to 2 pm at Café Sole on Southard St.

IMPROMPTU CLASSICAL CONCERT ON JAN. 22…. Called the most exciting piano trio in America by the New Yorker Magazine and consistently brilliant by the NY Times, TRIO SOLISTI, Piano Trio will Wow you! Sun., Jan. 22 at 4:00 pm at St. Paul’s Church….$20. Congratulations to all connected with these amazing concerts, especially Mary Ellen Beattie!

POPS ‘OBBLIGATO’ ON JAN. 22…..This concert will be presented at 7:30 pm at Tennessee Williams Theatre….This will consist of arias, scenes and ensembles featuring singers and instrumental soloists from Operas…will include music of Handel, Mozart, Rossini, & Verdi….tix can be bought online at www.keystix.com or call 295-7676. Stars Victoria Atwater, Bruce Reed, Amanda Pabyan, Thad Shirley, Ariana Chris, and Jim Trainor…..full concert orchestra!

TROPICA CINEMA PRESENTS ON JAN. 22……Four films…On Jan. 22 there will be a Champagne reception at 5:30 pm….Screening, of movie, ‘A Thousand Fools’, at 6 pm…Audience Q & A with filmmaker, Ventura Pons, who has made more than 20 films and has become the soul of Catalan filmmaking….Come and celebrate this great career with the FLA Premiers of four of Ventura Pons Films….$15 general admission….Member…$10. Sun. Jan. 22 , at 2 pm, ‘Ocana, An Intermittent Portrait.’ Monday, Jan. 23….2 pm, ‘Anita Takes a Chance’ ….Mon. Jan. 23 at 5 pm, ‘Amic/Amat’ (Beloved Friend). An audience conversation with Pons follows every screening. Buy tix at The Tropic or online at www.tropiccinema.com.

SPEEDWAY TO SUNSHINE FINAL CHAPTER ON JAN. 22….This new enlarged exhibit will have an opening reception at 5:30 to 7 pm at the Custom House 2nd floor…..all invited!

FLAGLER CENTENNIAL PARADE ON JAN. 22…The parade kicks off at 1 pm…begins at Higgs Beach, then along Duval up to The Custom House steps at 281 Front St. where a Flagler re-enactor will speak to the crowd.

FRIENDS OF LIBRARY ON JAN. 23…..Historian & author, Seth Bramson will be speaker at 6 pm…sponsored by Friends of the KW Library…at The Armory, 600 White St. He will lecture on the FLA East Coast Railway & the KW extension. He’ll also sign his new book, ‘The Greatest Railway Story Ever Told’

“SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY” CONCERT AT LITTLE WHITE HOUSE ON JAN. 23/24….This concert performed by the always classy, Bobby Nesbitt and Carmen Rodriguez will perform the first of their 6 shows at The Little White House on Front St. The program, called, “Sentimental Journey” will feature the wonderful songs from the Truman Era. It will take place in the Living Room and there are only 65 seats available each night. Tix are being sold now at www.keystix.com…. Or call 294-9911 for more info. This same show will also be presented on Feb. 28 & 29, and March 19 & 20. You don’t want to miss seeing this show on one of these dates!

AT VIRGILIOS ON JAN. 24…. Starting at 9 pm, it’s the Debra & Patrick duo along with Bubba Lownotes and Skipper Kripitz!!!! This is a great quartet you do not want to miss!

LIBBY WITH BOBBY NESBITT ON JAN. 29…..The fab Bobby Nesbitt will be joining Libby York at Café Sole for Brunch from Noon to 2 pm on 1/29….. Go to www.libbyyork.com for more info.

KIM GORDON CONCERT IS JAN. 29….The theme of this concert at S. Paul’s Church, is “Love in the Afternoon”…..lovely soprano, Kim Gordon will sing your fave classic love songs from Broadway…Linda Sparks at the piano….4 PM…Tix are $20.

GAYLA MORGAN ONSTAGE ON JAN. 30……The delightfully multi-talented, Gayla Morgan is presenting a cabaret of her own original music called, “Doing What I Love…Loving What I Do.” It will be in the Tennessee Williams Cabaret on Mon., Jan. 30 at 8 pm. At the piano will be Eric Cole, who will also sing, plus, Laurie Breakwell and Heather Carruthers, J.B. McLendon and Joe McMurray! Tickets are available NOW at www.keystix.com or call the box office at 295-7676. Gayla just finished starring in a successful show, ‘Forbidden Broadway’ at The Red Barn!

HEADS UP ON FUTURE EVENTS PLUS MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW

KEY WEST FRINGE TIX ON SALE NOW FOR FEB. & MAR. PERFORMANCES….This exciting Theater’s production of DINNER, will be presented on Feb. 24, 25,26,and March 2,3,4 & 9,10, & 11! Tix are $25 except for the Opening Night Party on Feb. 24, which is $85. It will be presented at the Key West women’s Club on Duval St. Go to www.keystix.com or to the website at www.keywestfringe.org for more info.

THE BUZZZ ON TV……Catch Those fab BUZZZ Babes every Tues. at 4pm at beautiful locations…..On Jan. 24 & Feb. 21, they will host the show at The Galleon on Front St…Taping is at 4 pm and all are invited. Catch it every Sat. & Sun. at 6:30 pm & Mon. at 7 pm on WEYW, Ch 87 and AT&TU-Verse Ch. 19….The Babes are Pamela Childs and Rhonda Florence!!!! For taping locations & dates go to The BUZZZ In the Keys on Facebook or call 295-6629.

FUNDRAISER FOR KEY WEST POPS…..The POPS is sponsoring a BIG BUCKS Raffle….The Grand Prize is $10,000….2nd is $3,000…and 3rd is $1,000….4th is $200 (5 winners in this category!) Tix are $100 each…Only 300 tix will be sold….Call 305-296-6059 to purchase….or you can buy from any POPS Board member….For more info go to www.keywestpops.org!!!!

SASSY RUNNING THE BOSTON MARATHON IN APRIL…..Sassy Tuttle, he of the fab Cosmos at Lateda…..is training for the 2012 Boston Marathon for April 16. He has joined Team in Training a fund-raising program for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, a charity that has a special place in his heart. To support Sassy in this great cause, Sassy will be collecting donations in any amount….you can go to http://pages.teamintraining.org/ma/boston12/sassyruns and donate easily online. He is accepting prayers and well-wishes so that he will make it across the finish line in one piece!

KEY WEST SINGING TELEGRAMS….Have a special occasion and you want something unique sent to that special someone? Perfect for any occasion!!!! Birthday… Anniversary… Divorce… Promotion… bachelor/bachelorette… Milestone… or just for fun… Surprise & delight your family, friend or that special someone with a Singing Telegram! Choose from Queen Elizabeth, Charlie Chaplin, VoodooWanda…The Dude… Dominatrix, Mail Lady… or Buxom Betty! Call Connie at 305-294-6813 for details and availability…..Rates start at only $75. (See attachment above for the poster!)

BRUCE MOORE…..My dear friend, Bruce Moore, now residing in Gettysburg, PA, has a new e-mail address. For those interested in contacting him, it is brucemoorebroadway@gmail.com. We all sure do miss Brucie in Key West! If you would like his home mailing address, please let me know.

THE MAC GURU UPPING THEIR GAME!!!!… This super new KW Company is upping their game for 2012! Mentored by Paul Murray, The MAC GURU, can now turn your home into the ultimate Smart Home of the Future!!!! Just by using your iPhone or iPad, you can control your home’s temperature, lighting, home theater, security, cameras, pool temps, and even sprinkler systems! That sounds like a big WOW to me! Mac Genius, David Cox and partner Allen Gallant are there to solve all your Mac Problems and make all your computer dreams come true along the way. It’s like the Apple Store, brought right to your door! They know everything about your MAC computer…..Whether you need a new computer…Lessons on usage….Repair…. (and they offer “loaners”)….Great for small businesses to use……To find out more……Go to the website at www.TheMacGuru.net…. You can call, 774-722-8434….or e-mail ImOnAMac@me.com. Open 7 days a week!!! Also, David and Allen Gallant have a show called Tech Talk America an can be heard locally at www.KonkAM.com http://www.konkam.com every Monday from Noon to 1 PM or on iTunes

LOCAL’S SPECIAL AT CAMILLE’S on Simonton St……..With Local ID, you have a choice of a free bottle of wine for 2….a Martini….or two slices of Key Lime Pie…..With two entrée orders …..At breakfast or lunch, Mon thru Fri, Locals get a 15% discount off your bill!

JAZZ JAM AT THE GREEN PARROT….EVERY SUNDAY……This Jazz Jam will be from 1 to 4, every Sunday during the season…..Musicians are Richard Crooks, Mike Emerson, and Tim McAlpine….. They invite all interested musicians to bring your instrument and join in the jammin’….also singers and poets, too!

TENNESSE WILLIAMS MINI MUSEUM…..Did you know that there is a Tennessee Williams Museum in KW, filled with a collection of Tennessee mementos….real treasures??? It is located at the Gay & Lesbian Community Center, at 513 Truman Ave., next door to Denny’s. We have Dennis Beaver to thank for this! Hemingway is highly revered in KW, but author Williams, lived here much longer and it is good to know he is getting the respect he deserves!

FOLLIES HEADS FOR LA……….Broadway Star, Terri White, appears in FOLLLIES, in NYC until Jan. 22….The BIG NEWS, is that FOLLIES will be opening at Los Angeles’s AHMANSON THEATRE, May 3rd, thru June 9, 2012!!!! We all share in the success of Terri White and her theatrical career!!! Both Donna & Terri plan to visit KW in February. We sure do miss them!!!

PRAYER CHAIN…… Please continue to keep the following in your thoughts and prayers……Pat West….Lynn Randolf…Dr. Sharon Ward….Nancy Stevens…..Will Stephens….. The McAfee Family…..Rob O’Neal…..Harvey Server….Dan Cocco….Lynne and Albert…… Lee Garrison….NancyStevens…..Sharon Gillis….Marion DePiero…Mary Anne McGiven…..Brent Ramer…Edna Beres….Richard Crooks….Don Stout……Bill Larkin..….Carol Schenk….Stephen Elliott….Claire Carroll…. Jennifer O’Lear….AJ Woods…Bill Mansfield….Dick Jones…Nancy Robinson…Sally Lewis….Patrick Richards… Virgil Williams….Lenore Troia’s dear Mother……two very dear special friends who choose to remain anonymous….Remember… Prayer changes things!!!! Let me know if anyone should be added to this list…a family member or a friend going through tough times. We really are all in this thing called ‘Life” together.

WATERFRONT TICKETS FOR SEASON….. Go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org to order tickets for the 2011-12 Season…..the BEST Professional Theater in Florida!!!!! OR call 294-5015. And it is a FAB season, it is, it is!!! Also, check out all the various other exciting things happening with the Waterfront Playhouse! You MUST check out the fabulous NEW Website, above! And I encourage you ALL to become MEMBERS of the Waterfront Playhouse…For as little as $100 you can have special privileges, like 20% discount at many wonderful KW restaurants all season long!!!! Check it out…and thanks for your support of the Waterfront Playhouse!

TENNIS CLINICS AT 1800 ATLANTIC…for Beginner & Intermediate Players….for people that have played in the past and are looking to get back to the game…and for rank beginners….Mon. from 9:30 to 10:30 am and Tues. from 9 to 10 am. Cost is $90 for 6 weeks. Adult Flex League and Match play is Tues. from 6:30 to 8 pm….$15 per time…drop in… Call Nicole at Paradise Tennis at 1800 at 395-1035.

AT AQUA NIGHTCLUB THIS WEEK….. Dueling Bartenders is every Monday and it packs em in! Starts at 5:30 pm, and the Dueling Singers are Randy Thompson and either Gassy Winds or Goddess….in full drag! They are all super vocalists!!!! The dynamite Aquanettes Perform at 9 every night and an extra 11 pm show on Fri. & Sat. You do not want to miss the super entertainment at Aqua Lounge!!!!!! (Please note again, that Aqua Idol for The Waterfront Playhouse is every Tuesday at 6:30 PM!!! Mark your calendars….it is a terrific group of singers/entertainers!!! It’s akin to going to a Concert for Free!!!!)

LEARN TO DANCE WITH LUCY & LEON…..Fridays: Salsa Lessons…Beginners at 7 PM & Experienced at 8 PM. On the 2nd, & 4th Sundays: Ballroom Dancing & A Lesson(all Levels), 7 to 9 PM….Located at Paradise Health & Fitness Dance Studio, 1706 N. Roosevelt Blvd., KW…No partners needed…Call 296-6348. Check the website out at www.keywestdance.wordpress.com.

TAVERN ‘N TOWN THIS WEEK… There is entertainment every single night of this week from 5 to 9:00 pm, Sun. to Thurs. and 6 to 10 pm on Fri. & Sat. On Mon., it’s Michael Thomas entertaining pM..….Tues., it’s Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas…..Wed., it’s Mike Emerson…..Thurs., it’s Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas….Fri., it’s Mike Emerson……Sat., it’s Bobby Nesbitt….Sun., it’s Rob DiStaci. On Sun thru Thurs, it is from 5 to 9 pm. On Fri., from 6 to 10 pm ……in the Lounge at BeachSide Marriott….special tapas menu on Tuesdays and Thursdays! This great nightspot and restaurant really takes great care of the Locals in Key West. Thanks to the delightful Ric Palmer, the manager, who makes things hum!!!! Locals get a 10% dinner discount. Call 296-3676 for reservations.

LATIN DANCE PARTY AT BOTTLECAP…EVERY FRIDAY….with DJay, JC…Latin Music…9 PM….DJ Music starts at 10 PM! 1128 Simonton St.

$25 BIRTHDAY BAR TAB AT THE BOTTLECAP GROOVE LOUNGE………. If you are at the BottleCap at 1128 Simonton St. on the exact day of your birthday, just show them a valid ID and receive a $25 bar tab and party favors too! (See your bartender for any restrictions.) Tell all your friends about this new great deal in town. Thanks again to Carolyn and Carmello!!!

CLASSICAL GUITAR CONCERT ON WED. & FRI .EACH WEEK….. This will take place at the Hyatt Resort, 601 Front St…..8 pm dinner at the SHOR Grill (a la carte) Concert featuring Mateo, is at 9 pm and is $25. Call 305-304-1437 to reserve.

BIOGRAPHER NEEDS YOUR HELP….Did you know there are 2 men in town named Randy Roberts? We all know Randy R from Lateda Fame, but there is another Randy R, a published author of biographies, etc. This Randy R is currently working on a biography of four famous writers who lived in The Writer’s Compound on Windsor Lane….Ralph Ellison, John Hersey, Richard Wilbur, and John Ciardi. If anyone out there may have known any of these men or their families, even briefly, Randy R. would like to interview you. He is looking for anecdotes, stories, memories, anything that you might have to share. Randy can be reached at 305-509-7816 or you can e-mail him at randykeywest@aol.com.

NEW GYM IN TOWN……Announcing that Donna Barnett’s daughter Stacie Eggers and her husband Rob and Frank Dunn, have bought the old Gold’s Gym at 1010 Truman Ave. It has been renamed, OLD TOWN FITNESS! Open 6 am to 10 pm Mon thru Fri…..8 am to 8 pm on Sat. & 10 am to 6 pm on Sundays. $10 daily….$30 weekly…$99 for 3 mos…$350 for a year! Congrats!!!!

LENORE TROIA’S NEW CD ON SALE NOW…..Lenore’s new CD, SYMPTOMS OF LOVE, is now on sale…To order go to http://www.lenoretroia.com. To download “MP3’s” go to http://cdbaby.com/cd/lenoretroia8. Enjoy….and Congrats to Lenore!!!

DAVE BOOTLE SCHEDULE….He is at Virgilio’s from 9:30 pm till 1 am every Sunday night. He is at Lateda every Mon, Tues, & Wed. from 8:30 to Midnight.

Love to YOU…and Remember …Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep!!!

Lynda