!!!OH! MARVELOUS MAY!!!
FRIDAY, MAY 26 TO THURS. MAY 25, (ETC.), 2017 IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!!
HAPPY MAY 26 BIRTHDAY TO…VINCE TAPOROWSKI ….DESPINA PROTOPSALTIS … DIANE COLVARD…. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. RUTH REITHER & DAN METZLER … and….. KATHY & TONY LAGLIA!!!!
THE SADNESS CONTINUES…… Since we lost the wonderful Eloise Keiser….plus friends, George Bernat, Mickey Sajitowski, Stella Winiarski, Betsy Dietz, Dick Walsh, and Eric Weinberger….all who passed from April 27 thru May 16… we also got very sad news about three others whom we cared for……Jimmy Spada, brother of close friend, Richie…. Dick Buckheim …. and Brian Martinez, son of Tony Martinez. Needless to say, my heart is aching with these great losses. For those who knew these special people, I am sure you share in my sadness.
ERIC WEINBERGER…. Gentle, kind, sensitive, and ultra talented Eric was a wonderful person. Please keep Eric’s partner/husband, Steve Sagman in your thoughts and prayers. You can send cards of support to him at 307 Olivia St., Key West, FL 33040.
DICK BUCKHEIM….The talented and brilliant husband of Susan Bailey, passed away on May 19….. A superb artist, and truly creative human being….Dick will be missed. You can send messages of support to Susan at 900 Johnson St., Key West, Fl 33040. JIMMY SPADA…..Our dear friend, Richie, lost his brother on May 18th. A very popular author of biographies on movie stars and famous celebrities, Jimmy suffered from respiratory illness for many years. Please send Richie Spada messages to him at 2013 N E 29th St. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33305.
BRIAN MARTINEZ…..The darling son of very special friend, Tony Martinez, Brian battled brain cancer for quite a long time. He and his lovely wife Dawn and their children would often visit Tony and Richard at their home in Key West. They became part of our Key West Family. Please send messages of love and sympathy to: Dawn, Ashley & Brian Martinez at 49 Delaney St. Buffalo, NY 14216. You can also send to Tony Martinez at: 1510 Avant 200 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, NY 14202.
WITH ALL THESE RECENT LOSSES….I AM REMINDED HOW SHORT LIFE REALLY IS AND HOW WE ARE JUST PASSING THROUGH. SO, ALL THE PEOPLE YOU HAVEN’T TOLD YOU LOVE LATELY…TELL THEM NOW… AND THEN, LIVE YOUR DAYS LIKE YOU MEAN IT!! HOLD THEM CLOSE AND HANG ON TIGHT!
WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES 2017-18 SEASON… Mark your calendars” Opening Concert is Nov. 17 & 18….’TRIPLE THREAT’ with Vicki Roush, Laurie Breakwell and Danny Weathers. 8 pm….Production #1….’INSPECTING CAROL’ a Xmas tale directed by Murphy Davis…Dec.12-Jan. 6…… Production #2… “1776” .. a musical in concert….directed by Danny Weathers….Jan. 24 thru Feb. 4. 8 pm… Production #3…. ‘ HAND TO GOD’….directed by Murphy Davis….dates, Feb. 20-March 10…..8 PM… Production #4…. A reprise of the vastly successful musical ‘AVENUE Q’…..March 27-April 14….This musical sold out every night in 2017!!! Danny Weathers, directs. Production #5….’THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA McBRIDE’…directed by Danny Weathers…May 2-May 26…. A comedy with music!!!! Christopher Peterson stars!
AUDITION DATES FOR WATERFRONT SHOWS ANNOUNCED!!!!… (Auditions for 1776 and INSPECTING CAROL have taken place.)
#3) Auditions for ‘HAND TO GOD”….held on Tuesday, May 30, from 5:30-7:30 pm at Waterfront Playhouse…..needed are 3 men and 2 women.
#4) Auditions for ‘THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE”…..Audition date is June 7th, 5:30-7:30 pm…..at Waterfront Playhouse. Needed 3 men and 2 women.
All character breakdowns and overviews of each show are on line. Go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for all details and information…also numbers to call, etc. Casting results for all shows will be posted on the web site sometime before June 5th, 2017.
CAST ANNOUNCED FOR ‘INSPECTING CAROL’….. Director, Murphy Davis has announced the cast for this comedy, the first show of next season! Actors announced are Matthias Maloff …Vanessa McCaffrey…John McDonald …Christine Jacobs … David Black … Don Bearden …Annie Miners … Arthur Crocker … Mook J…Luis Febo… A great cast for sure!!!!! I am already smiling thinking of it!!! (and thrilled that two of my Aqua Idol stars were cast….Matthias and Arthur!!!)
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…the family and friends of Susan Bailey and Dick Buckheim …. The family and friends of Richie Spada on the loss of his brother, Jimmy….the friends and family of Eric Weinberger ….Brian Martinez and all the family…..the family & friends of Dick Walsh …..the family & friends of Eloise Keiser ….Rob Frechette ….Terri White …Bob Esty ….Nancy Lima ….Pat Malkin …The family and friends of Stella Winiarski ….. the family & friends of Gerry Sajetowski …Snake Collins …. Dan Collins …..Eric Nelson …..Bruce Moore…..Todd Reifschneider …Billy Cartledge ….the family & friends of George Bernat …Nauni Bailou …..Brian Belanger …..Maggie Domski … Nicole …Jacob Gelt Dekker ….Rude Girl..…Linda Rysman …. Lee Knight … Lynda Scott …Frank and Francine Gren …Maryann Reifschneider …Sherrey Welch …Marta White ….Walter Lepperd …Howard & Inez Casey…Wally Stevens… Peter Deksmith …..Mary Lou Hoover …Kip Larson …Bill Lodermeir …George Kling …Eric Weinberger … George Bernat …. Rennetta Stevens …Richard and Betty Carraway …David Herndon …Lottie Domski …Carey Moore … Frank Everhart….Anne McKee … Ron Burns …..Teresa Lawson … Zita DuPel ……. Tony Martinez …Chris Warner…. Star Husky…..M. Lynn. . . Ron Maranian …Marec Yooree …Virgil and Nancy Williams . … Pamella C. Bocdow. …Dee Dee Duecker … Karla Muir … Vincent Gregory …Tony Freese… Jennifer O’Lear …Margaret Taylor … Roland Ryper …Patrick Richards. Remember, there are many reasons that we pray…not just because people are ill…. I do believe that when we all send prayers and good vibes to those in need, those prayers mystically meet and surround those being prayed for. Sometimes we pray for miracles and the impossible….sometimes we pray to just cope with the results of what happens to those we are praying for. Sometimes we pray for strength to go on and to accept…sometimes we pray for thanksgiving. We are in this thing called ‘Life’ together….and we all have power within us to help our fellow man. Bless you for remembering our loved ones….Prayer changes things! Let me know if you know of anyone who should be added to this list.
PLEASE READ THIS ABOUT THE SOS FOUNDATION IN KEY WEST…..The SOS Foundation is a food recovery program located throughout Monroe County in the form of food pantries and school meal programs. The SOS strives to end hunger and poverty in Monroe County…HOW? By assisting the working poor through food assistance. The people involved with this program are our real live angels on earth. They work diligently and give from the heart and their sole satisfaction is that the people they are serving are not going to bed hungry. Their mission is to lead the movement and nurture the belief that together we can improve the lives of Monroe County residents by ending hunger. To find out more contact Carmen Garcia at Carmen@sosmission.org. To help with funding please go to this link…. http://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTMxMTg=. God bless!!
**Last 2 days to see*‘FOREVER PLAID’ AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE, MAY 26 & 27, …..This is the final presentation at the Playhouse this season and it is a real winner!!!! This show runs through May 27, Wed. thru Sat….Get tix NOW at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org, or call 305-294-5015!!! Directed by Cameron Murray and starring JB McLendon, Marc Crow, Matthew Kennedy and Jeremy Zoma…..you are in for a HUGE treat with this show! The blending of these amazing voices is nothing short of FANTASTIC!!!!!! Bravo Bravo!!!!!
ALL INVITED TO CLOSING PARTY AT LATEDA AFTER “FOREVER PLAID” MAY 27 … ALL are invited to the Closing Night Bash at LATEDA at 1125 Duval St., after the final performance of “FOREVER PLAID”, on May 27th….about 10 pm…. Chef Rounds will have complimentary appetizers and there is a cash bar….Celebrate with the Cast, Crew, and Waterfront Playhouse Board members and staff….. “Forever Plaid” was a gem of a musical and garnered raves by all who saw it! Come to congratulate all involved plus celebrate another marvelous season presented by The Waterfront Playhouse!!!!! Note: You need not have been to the closing night show to attend the party. Hope to see you there!!!!!
Last 2 times to see “SHIRLEY VALENTINE” ON MAY 26 & 27….The FRINGE presents this delightful one woman show, starring the fabulous, Vanessa McCaffrey, at 7 pm at the Parish hall at St. Paul’s Church on Duval St. Get tix at www.fringetheater.org. A limited number of two for $25 tix are available for May 26 performance. The play is also presented from May 24-27. We congratulate Vanessa McCaffrey on a brilliant performance as Shirley Valentine! What a delightful actress Vanessa is! Bravo! And also Bravo to Carol MacCartee, director…. and Rebecca Tomlinson, artistic director at the Fringe…. on a super season for the Fringe!!!!
AT THE CUSTOM HOUSE, MAY 26……Overseas to the Keys….Henry Flagler’s Exhibit, 6 to 7:30 pm……VIP members invited for 5:30 pm…..the public welcome at 6 pm.
FKSPCA HAS NEW BRICK PROGRAM….This is a special buy a brick and have it inscribed with a special name and message that will be placed on the walkway of the new Animal Shelter…a great gift for someone very special. For more info go to www.fkspca.com.
LARRY BLACKBURN EXHIBIT…MAY 26…..6 to 9 pm at The Salty Angler Bar & Grill Gallery…..1114 Duval St…..during Upper Duval Art Stroll!!! Not to miss!!!!
AT THE TROPIC, MAY 26- THRU JUNE 1 …..Movies shown will be… ALIEN: COVENANT…A QUIET PASSION ….GOING IN STYLE … SNATCHED… THE LOVERS…. SLACK BAY….
THE GARDENS HOTEL, MAY 26…..Michael Robinson & Eric Haley perform from 5 to 7 pm. 526 Angela St.
TAVERN N TOWN, MAY 26…..Mike Emerson will be at the piano from 5 to 9 pm.
GRUNTS, MAY 26 ….The Bubba System Band…7:30-11:30 pm.
LATEDA…. MAY 26, June 2,9,16,23,30….3 SUM entertains at 8:30 pm in the Lounge.
GREEN PARROT…MAY 26,27,28…The Resolvers 5:30 and 10 pm…
SCHOONER WHARF, MAY 26, 27….12- 5, Michael McCloud…7pm-12am, The Raven Cooper Band!!!
LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, MAY 26……The Denis Hyland Quartet performs at 8:30 pm.
SMOKIN TUNA, MAY 26….Jesse Wagoner 5:30 pm….Caffeine Carl & Friends, 9 pm.
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., MAY 26….1-5pm, Mike Naughton….6-10 pm, Tom Taylor…
YAPPY HOUR, MAY 26….5 to 8 pm at The GATES Hotel at Rum Row….All pets and humans welcome…..$1 from each drink will go to the animals in need at the FKSPCA. All invited.
TAVERN N TOWN ANNOUNCES LATE EVENING HAPPY HOUR…..Every day there will be a special TAPAS Menu served from 9 to 11 pm. (Not on holidays) Tapas are only $7 and they are to die for! ALSO….2 for 1 drinks!!!!
HOG’S BREATH MAY 26,27….1pm, Kenny Fradley & Barry Cuda……5pm, Dave Coleman….10 pm, Biscuit Miller & the Mix.
BOTTLECAP ON MAY 26….From 5 to 8 pm all tips go to Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition….1128 Simonton St….Music by Hey Monea… appetizers, silent auction, raffles, celeb bartenders
ANNUAL MINIMAL REGATTA, MAY 26….At Schooner Wharf…..This event is always great fun…..benefits VFW Post 3911’s Veteran’s Relief ….For entry forms and info visit, http://www.schoonerwharf.com. $20 entry fee….Vessel registration is at 11 am…inspection at 12:15 pm….Course demo at 1:15 pm.
BOB FRECHETTE=FABULOUS REALTOR IN TOWN!!!!…..Need a realtor in town? My husband BOB FRECHETTE has been with the marvelous Compass Realty for 18 years …Give him a call at 305-294-0584! Email him at rfrechette@bellsouth.net. He is the best! I promise!!!! Honest, fair, and adorable too!!!
UPDATE ON OUR SON, ROB FRECHETTE…..Miraculously, our son, Rob, survived a 30+ foot fall from a ladder on April 13. What could have been a fatal event…..turned out to be something amazing. He spent a few days in the hospital….no broken bones no missing teeth…a few scrapes…and a concerning concussion….a few stitches in his head…. Aside from this, he is back at work, not allowed to climb ladders, and although he is dizzy in the mornings…. He is doing well. Amen! How does one explain this kind of thing? I close my eyes and imagine him falling, and angels coming by to carry him down and placing him on the black top below. Thanks for all your thoughts, prayers and concern. It means a lot. My biggest worry is that whenever there is a trauma to the head, serious problems could arise in the future. Join me in praying that this does not happen. Thank you.
PUN FOR YOU…5,000 hares have escaped from the zoo….the police are combing the area.
HAPPY MAY 27 BIRTHDAY TO……BOB HOULIHAN… COLE STEVENS … HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…PAT WEST & CHIP ALLEN ….KIM & JAMES FISHER…
TAVERN N TOWN, MAY 27…Bobby Nesbitt is at the piano from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge!..
**FOREVER PLAID AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE, MAY 27….This is the final performance of this wonderful musical!!!!! Lucky you if you can get tix for closing night…….Get tix at 305-294-5015 or go online ton www.waterfrontplayhouse.org. DON’T MISS!!!!
CLOSING NIGHT PARTY AFTER ‘FOREVER PLAID’, MAY 27…..You are ALL invited to this fab event to cap off the final show at the Waterfront Playhouse, and to gather at LATEDA, 1125 Duval to congratulate the cast, crew, board and staff on a wonderful play plus a sensational season for the Waterfront Playhouse…… 10 pm …. Free appetizers by the Chef, Christopher Rounds, plus cash bar!!!!
GARDENS HOTEL ON MAY 27…Megan Constantine at piano from 5 to 7 pm.
AT THE GREEN PINEAPPLE, MAY 27….Let’s ‘Tea Party’ at this Wellness Center. Featuring Chiropractic’s Dr. Ryan Barnett. 1130 Duval St…. FREE to attend 4 to 6 pm…. Get 205 off boutique products….
AT THE GARDENS HOTEL, MAY 27…..Megan Constantine is at the piano from 5 to 7 pm! Open mic!!!!
AT ISLE COOK, MAY 27…218 Whitehead St….2 – 3:30 pm every Satruday. Features paired wines and small bites from a different region of the world. Meet, taste, and discuss unique wines and food and how they relate. For more details go to www.islecookkeywest.com.
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., MAY 27….Joal Rush at 1-5pm….. and Tony Baltimore from 6-10 pm.
LATEDA, MAY 27….3 SUM in the Lounge at 8:30pm….Christopher Peterson’s show at 9 pm…..
CASA MARINA, MAY 27…. Peter Diamond entertains from 5 to 7 pm.
LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, MAY 27…..Beatles Dance Party 7 pm. 821 Duval St.
RUM ROW…MAY 27…Nick Norman from 5 to 8 pm.
SMOKIN TUNA, MAY 27….5:30, James Whitehead….9 pm, Caffeine Carl & Friends.
PETER DIAMOND AT THE REACH ON MAY 27…. 5 to 7 PM!!!!
KARAOKE AT THE VFW, MAY 27 …..220 n. Roosevelt Blvd….8 to 11 pm. Come and sing your hearts out with the best drink prices in town!
FRINGE HOLDS OPEN AUDITIONS FOR NEXT SEASON ON MAY 27….3 pm at Parish Hall of St. Paul’s. Prepare a 2 minute monologue…can be memorized or read…..save the date. The plays chosen for next season will take into consideration the talent pool at the auditions.
BIGHEAD TODD & THE MONSTERS, MAY 27 & 28…. At Key West Theater, 8 pm… 512 Eaton St…..get tix at www.thekeywesttheater.com.
PRIDE FOLLIES ON JUNE 3……This show opens Pride Week 2017! Directed by Ric Dery, this show promises to be an evening of delightful musical entertainment…. 14 great acts from pole dancing to singing to burlesque! At the Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St. Tix can be obtained at www.thekeywesttheater.com, the box office at the theater or at 512 Duval St…..the Business Guild. Showtime is 8 pm!
‘MEET ME IN THE KEYS’ EVENT JUNE 3-13….. To find out about all the activities during this annual event, go to www.southernmostcoconutcastaways.com.
JUST SAYIN’…… Blessed are the happiness makers. Blessed are they who know how to shine on one’s gloom with their cheer.
HAPPY MAY 28 BIRTHDAY TO……BONNIE PICEU …JANE DAWKINS…RON KLUG … HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. ROSEMARY & DON STOUT!
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!!!!! TAKE TIME TO REMEMBER ALL YOUR LOVED ONES!
AT OLD STONE COFFEE HOUSE, MAY 28 …B-Man aka Brian Fields and the Me-Shell (Michelle) share their beautiful soulful sounds…Listen and learn and help start your week off well! 9 to 11 am at Old Stone Church Hall, 600 Eaton St.
LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, MAY 28…..Barry Cuda & the Sharks at 8:30 pm.
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., MAY 28…The Highway 1 Band entertains from 5-9 pm.
TAVERN N TOWN, MAY 28, June 4…Rob DiStasi is at the piano from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge.
SMOKIN TUNA MAY 28…. James Whitehead 5:30 pm…The Marshall Morlock Band at 9 pm.
SCHOONER WHARF, MAY 28…Michael McCloud, 12-5pm….7-11pm, Cayo Ritmo.
GRUNTS….MAY 28….. The Shanty Hounds from 8 to 11 pm….on Caroline St.
LATEDA, MAY 28….Tea Dance at 4 pm…8:30 pm, 3 SUM!!!! In the Lounge!
HOG’S BREATH, MAY 28…1pm, Sam Carlson…..5 pm…Dave Coleman… 10 pm, Biscuit Miller & the Mix.
JAZZ AT THE GARDENS HOTEL MAY 28…. The fabulous TERRI WHITE and friends with Tim McAlpine… …5:30 pm to 8 pm….
RUM ROW, MAY 28….Deb Hudson from 1 to 4 pm….Emily Springsteen, from 5-8pm.
AMERICAN LEGION TRIVIA NIGHT….MAY 28…..Post 28 hosts this contest at 6:30 pm….5601 College Rd.
HAPPY MAY 29 BIRTHDAY TO… KAY BEHMKE …FRED COVAN … ANNE O’SHEA … BILL BAHLKE … RICHARD NORFORD …. Please remember Nancy Holtkamp. Also Please remember…… Joani and Hans Dollhausen.
AQUA DUELING BARTENDERS on MAY 29……TERRI WHITE will be joining TOM LUNA & HEATHER MAE POTTER from 5:30 – 8 pm…
LATEDA ON MAY 29….. Dave Bootle in the Lounge at 8:30 pm…
LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, MAY 29….TBA at 9:00 pm.
HARD ROCK CAFÉ…..MAY 29….Chris Thomas entertains at 7 pm!!!
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., MAY 29…. Bahama Boys entertain from 6-10pm.
SCHOONER WHARF, MAY 29…..12-5pm, Raven Cooper….7-11pm, Highway 1.
AT GRUNTS ON CAROLINE ST. MAY 22…8-11pm, Billy Squid & the Sea Cow Drifters.
RUM ROW ON MAY 29….Mike Naughton performs 4 to 7 pm.
AT MARY ELLEN’S ON APPELROUTH LN., MAY 29…..9 pm….Aspiring Comics, show up for Impromptu Comic performance…..Those who fare well….will/may be asked to appear on Thursday at The BottleCap!!!! All you hilarious performers out there, walk on an make a great impression!!!!! Be funny or it is no laughing matter!!!!
HOG’S BREATH, MAY 29….1 pm, Zack Seemiller…5 pm, Dave Coleman …10 pm, Jessie Brown Band…
SMOKIN TUNA, MAY 29…Misty Loggins at 5:30pm…Caffeine Carl & Buzz at 9:00 pm.
THE GREEN PARROT, MAY 29….. Charity Bingo at 7 pm.
TAVERN N TOWN, MAY 29…Michael Thomas entertains from 5 to 9 pm.
SURVIVOR’S PARTY ON MAY 29…..Join the Sister Season Fund at LATEDA, 1125 Duval St….Admission is $30 per person/table seating….$20 general admission…Get tix at 305-587-1870. Admission includes small plates buffet, cash bar, and variety show with MC Laurie Thibaud….plus performers, Beatrix Dixie, Chad Newman, Joanie Sullivan, Q Mitch, Rock Solomon, Ronnie Carruthers, Shawn Montgomery, and Trey Forsyth.
ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY SALUTES THE NAVY WITH NEW EXHIBIT …At the Custom House on Front St….see how intertwined Key West and the US Navy are linked thru a cultural, visual, personal and regional history presentation. This exhibit will run thru Dec. 2017.
HAPPY MAY 30 BIRTHDAY TO…JEFF KUCIN …DAVID PERLMAN …KATHLEEN MOODY … SHANNON LYNCH … RENAY REGARDIE…. Please remember Mary Keller. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…JOANN GAVIN & JOHN SMYTH….
TAVERN N TOWN, MAY 30….Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas entertain 5- 9 pm…
AQUA IDOL FOR THE FKSPCA MAY 30… Every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 PM…..711 Duval St…. all proceeds benefit the FK SPCA!!! This event runs through July 18th. Contestants are Matthias Maloff, Shawn Montgomery, Tim Dahms, Bob Wood, Sarah Perkins, Sally Amato, Gail Baribeau, Leila Garcia, Bernadette Restivo, Sarah Goodwin, Heather Mae Potter, and Lana Agee. Guest judge joining Tiffany Burton and Tony Konrath is Kate Mortenson.
MYSTERY FEST KW ANNOUNCES WRITING COMPETITION….To find out all details visit http://www.mysteryfestkeywest.com. A plethora of amazing activities and events are planned to make this an outstanding FEST!!!
SMOKIN TUNA, MAY 30….5:30 pm, Misty Loggins.…9 pm, Nick Norman, Joal Rush and Chris Thomas Band perform
LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, MAY 30…. TBA performs at 8:30 pm.
SCHOONER WHARF, MAY 30….12-5pm, Gary Hempsey….7-11pm, Tom Taylor & friends.
AT GRUNTS ON CAROLINE, MAY 30…Keith Franx entertains from 8 to 11 pm.
LATEDA, MAY 30…..Dave Bootle at 8:30 pm in the lounge….Randy Roberts Live! Show in the Crystal Room at 9 pm!
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., MAY 30…..The Shanty Hounds from 6-10pm.
WILLIE T’S ON MAY 30…..Chris Thomas performs from 6 to 9 pm.
HOG’S BREATH, MAY 30,31…1 pm, Joel Nelson…5 pm, Robert Albury… 10 pm, Jessie Brown Band.
VIRGILIO’S ON MAY 30….The CRZB’S with Skipper Kripitz, Chris Burchard, Bubba Lownotes and Rob DiStasi ….9 pm….
AUDITION DATE FOR ‘HAND TO GOD’, MAY 30…..Held from 5:30-7:30 pm at The Waterfront Playhouse….needed are 3 men and 2 women. For info on character breakdown and description of play, go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org. Director will be Murphy Davis…..production dates are Feb. 20 thru March 10.
HAPPY MAY 31 BIRTHDAY TO…GEORGE COOPER …. KELLY SUMMERS … CAROLINE CASH … ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY … NANCY STEVENS…STAN MORRIS… HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….JUDY & BOB RAFANELLI.
**BOBBY & SKIPPO AT LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB… MAY 31….. at 8:30-11:30 pm in The Little Room Jazz Club, 821 Duval St….. will be BOBBY NESBITT & SKIPPER KRIPITZ…..Two Key West True Treasures jazzing up the American songbook just for YOU!!!! Come and enjoy a wonderful evening of fabulous musical entertainment!!!
NEW TAP CLASSES AT COFFEEMILL…MAY 31…..10:30am to-11:30 am at Coffee Mill Studio at 605 Simonton St….Instructor is Heidi Wadsley….I hear she is wonderful …. Note they have tap shoes you can borrow if you do not have them. For info call 305-296-9982.
LATEDA, MAY 31…. Dave Bootle performs at 8:30 pm….He is the bomb!!!!!
SCHOONER WHARF, MAY 31….12-5, Michael McCloud… Raven Cooper Duo 7-11.
SMOKIN TUNA, MAY 31….Misty Loggins at 5:30…The Andy Wescott Band at 9 pm.
GREEN PARROT, MAY 31, June 1…..Jeff Clark Damn Gina at 5:30 and 9 pm.!!!!!
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., MAY 31…..Din Allen from 6-10 pm.
AT GRUNTS ON CAROLINE, MAY 31…Happy Dog performs from 8 to 11 pm.
RUM ROW, MAY 31…..Chad Burtch from 4 to 7 pm.
TAVERN N TOWN, MAY 31…Rob DiStasi performs from 5 to 9 pm at the Marriott!
THE GARDENS ON MAY 31….5-7:00pm….Dom Carelli at the piano….
FREE FRINGE SHAKESPEAREAN PERFORMANCE ON MAY 31….At BottleCap at 7 pm… 1128 Simonton St.
AUDITIONS FOR ‘THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE”, JUNE 7…..Directed by Danny Weathers…..5:30-7:30 pm at Waterfront Playhouse….need 3 men and 2 women, adept at both physical and verbal comedy…. Production dates are May 2-May 26, 2018. Go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for character breakdown and overview of play.
KEY WEST PRIDE FEST, JUNE7-11…To find out the schedule of events go to http://www.keywestpride.org.
HAPPY JUNE 1 BIRTHDAY TO…..WISH WASHBURN …LARA WANDRAS … ALAN ROBBINS!!!
SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, JUNE 1,2 & 3…..5:30 pm, Misty Loggins.… 9 pm, Caffeine Carl & either the Buzz or Friends!!!
GREEN MARKET EVERY THURSDAY, JUNE 1,8,15,25…..9 am to 2 pm at Bayview Park… Wonderful produce, wares, baked goods, pickles, crafts, flowers, home made items, and entertainment by Gina Maseratti.
*COMEDY EVERY THURSDAY AT BOTTLECAP, JUNE 1,8,15,25…..Best stand up comedy in the Keys…at the Blue Room, 1128 Simonton St…..Doors open at 8 pm ….show is at 8:30…. Tix in advance at www.comedykeywest.com are $10… at the door, $15. Talent ranges from aspiring local comics to national comic headliners, and the drink specials can’t be beat. Note….we went last Thursday and we had a great time….hilarious comics and an enthusiastic crowd. We WILL go again!!!
AT GRUNTS ON CAROLINE, JUNE 1…The Shanty Hounds perform from 7 to 9 pm!!
LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, JUNE 1…..The Hal Howland Trio at 8:30 pm.
AT THE GARDENS, JUNE 1…..Jimmy Olson is at the piano from 5 to 7 pm.
SCHOONER WHARF, JUNE 1…Michael McCloud, noon to 5… 7-11pm…TBA!!!
LATEDA, JUNE 1……3 SUM entertains at 8:30 pm till 11:30 pm..Christopher Peterson at 9 pm….
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., JUNE 1… Rick Fusco from 6-10 pm.
TAVERN N TOWNJUNE 1,8,15,22,29….Carmen Rodriguez and Michael Thomas perform from 5 to 9 pm….
THANKFUL ON THURSDAY…..I am especially thankful for these persons who made me feel extra special this week…. Christopher Elwell…. Terri & Phil Wilson … Dena & Bob Badgerow …. Sally Stevens …my husband Bob, always!
LOVE TO YOU, AND REMEMBER… Begin what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment. Sparkling like a star in our hand…and melting like a snowflake.
Lynda
PS…..AND HERE’S MORE INFORMATION:
SINGERS SOUGHT….Interested in joining the Keys Chorale? Register for the FKCC’s Community Chorus course for the fall semester….call 305-296-9081 for info.
VOLUNTEERS NEED AT TENNESSEE WILLIAMS MUSEUM…. Needed are volunteers to welcome guests on Sunday afternoons from noon to 5 pm….at 513 Truman Ave…..For info call Dennis Beaver, curator at 305-294-3121.
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.
BEN HARRISON’S MUSICAL “UNDYING LOVE”…… . . . .Key West’s OWN, the multi-talented Ben Harrison, wrote first a book on Count Carl von Cosel….and then the Musical, “UNDYING LOVE”.. He, and many of his supportive fans, are hoping that the production of this musical will take place at The Studios of KW Feb.14-March 3, 2018…. A fundraising campaign is being launched to guarantee the success of “Undying Love’ Make a donation that will guarantee reserved seats for the Valentine’s Day 2018 premier! To donate go to https://tskw.org/undying-love/.
FRINGE ANNOUNCES CAST OF SHAKESPEARE IN SCHOOL…..Judy Hadley & Alicia Merel have developed and abbreviated production of Romeo & Juliet starring Matthias Maloff, Don Bearden, Diana Hadley, John McDonald, Wayne Dapser and Chrissy Jacobs. Productions will be presented at various schools on May 10,16,25,26.
HELP JODYRAE CAMPBELL AND HER HUSBAND…..A Go Fund Me Account has been set up to help with dire financial need at this challenging time….Her husband, Brian is very ill with lung cancer and needs help with medical bills and everyday living expenses. If you can help IN ANY WAY…please go to this site to donate whatever you are able to…. www.gofundme.com/help-jodyrae-and-brian.
TERRI WHITE NEEDS FINANCIAL HELP……As you know, Terri has a rare blood disease and multiple myeloma…There is a Go Fund Me account set up to help … Go to https://www.gofundme.com/terri-white-medical-fund?ssid=805222351&pos=1 .
MARY ELLEN’S NOW OPEN….Located at 420 Applerouth Ln….Lots of yummy comfort food…great fries…grilled cheese…Bands…Late night Food….Trivia…Juke Box … UFC …Football…Shot Specials…Dj’s…Good Eats….Open LATE!!!!! Great!
BUY CD FROM ‘A DOG STORY’…..Gayla Morgan and Eric Einberger are basking in the success of their play, A DOG STORY, and the cast album is out…and it is a delight! To buy, go to www.BroadwayRecords.com. Truly is…’one dog-gone great CD!!!!’
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR REEF RELIEF….For info call 305-294-3100.
NEED A DJ?….Call Jimmy Jamz at 305-923-7401 for great entertainment and music at your function or party!!!
STAR OF THE SEA OUTREACH MISSION NEEDS VOLUNTEERS….To help with the food pantry on Stock Island….This mission serves hundreds of the community’s needy operating Mon-Fri. Call Donna at 305-407-5967 for info.
SHAL SEELS VOLUNTEERS…Southernmost Homeless Assistance League has begun serving an evening meal each day at the homeless shelter with food from the Soup Kitchen….Volunteers are needed to help. For info call John Miller at 502-876-5092.
CHEF JENNIFER CORNELL BACK IN TOWN…..She is catering medium sized parties and also working as a private chef….Contact her at 305-849-2315.
TENNESSEE WILLIAMS EXHIBIT:…..Admission is FREE….Self-guided tours are available to locals and visitors at the Tennessee Williams Exhibit located at 513 Truman just off Duval. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm…Mon.-Sat. Many new items are on display, including memorabilia collected while the Exhibit was on loan to the Museo Nacional De Bellas Artes in Havana, Cuba…..Also on display is Williams’ 1932 Univ. of Mo. Yearbook, Savitar, in which one of his early poems is given a full page. Videos provide info about the life & work of the iconic author who made KW home for 34 years. For more info or to request a guided tour, go to twkw.org, phone DENNIS Beaver at 305-842-1666 or email exhibit@twkw.org.
HUGH’S VIEW AT THE STUDIOS…..Over $300,000 has been raised for this project… but more is needed to make this dream a reality! Make donations to TSKW and indicate your donation is specifically for HUGH’S VIEW, and send to Jeffrey Ware at 1400 Olivia St., KW, 33040. This is a separate fundraiser from any others at The Studio. The plan is to create a lovely Rooftop Garden atop the new Studios Bldg on Eaton St…..it will provide a marvelous panoramic view of Key West…and since La Concha shut its doors to us, it will be most welcome indeed. For more info, contact Jeffrey at jcwkeywest@comcast.net. For those who are wondering who Hugh is…. He is the most adorable father of Jeffrey, who left his mark in Key West….who loved it here, and who passed away….from this earthly home but not from our hearts! Hoping to raise enough money so that by the end of 2015, Hugh’s View will be a Truism…. And that we can all gather together, lift our glasses from atop the Garden and toast HUGH’S VIEW!!!!!
5% DISCOUNT FOR YOU & THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE….Jennifer Badry, jewelry designer to the stars, is offering you a 5% discount plus %5 will go to benefit the Waterfront Playhouse….Just let her know. Mention that you read about this offer in my blog…go to ‘7 Artists Gallery’ at 122 Duval St. and these discounts are applied. Jen is arguably one of Key West most fabulous Jewelry Designers.
KW TROPICAL FOREST & BOTANIC GARDEN, NEEDS VOLUNTEERS….To volunteer please call 305-296-1504.
GRACE ON FRANCES STREET….This is a glorious shop at 6oo Frances….a lush newer addition to Key West’s upscale shopping scene…one of a kind items … spectacular jewelry….Japanese ceramics….cashmere from the Himilayas… the softest and finest you ever touched….Gorgeous items from India, Africa, the Orient, and Europe….a worldwide search to find the BEST of Everything’ for your pleasure. It offers luxury to the nth degree….you will feel with all your senses. Please stop by…take your time and savor everything within……open daily, at the corner of Southard! Owned by Wendy Asplundh, she of the exquisite taste… and her great and dedicated staff includes Samantha Rivier, Dorthe Thure, and Jolie Witherow.
LA RUBIA KEY WEST….….Stephanie Hellstrom (THE Blonde!) is the owner of this new delightful shop at 510 Fleming St….next to Assortment….You can purchase hand woven Panama hats, handcrafted wearable accessories, and organic chocolates from Ecuador…. along with handbags, scarves, bamboo wraps, jewelry and more. What a pleasure it is to have some unique and interesting new shops in Key West!!! Congrats to Stephanie. Call 296-6059 for more details!!!
BACK BAR AND SIDE BAR AT AQUA…Open daily from 5 to 11 pm….great place to hang!!! In the back of the nightclub at 711 Duval. The new Side Bar is accessed on Angela St.
TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN ORG. SEEKS VOLUNTEERS…..This marvelous, award winning scholarship program mentoring group is looking for giving souls to help mentor 50 some qualified students from lower income families ….They cannot be admitted unless a volunteer steps forward. It takes less than an hour each week. Call Chuck Licis, program coordinator at 305-394-7974 or e-mail him at chuck.licis@keysschools.com.
CUSTOM HOUSE & LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUMS ARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS…If you have a few hours to offer as a docent, archives asst., exhibit builder, or event volunteer, please offer your services!
SWING DANCE LESSONS EVERY WED….7 pm at Paradise Health & Fitness, 1706 N. Roosevelt….Instructors Lucy Carleton ….runs thru Dec. 11…call 296-6348.
GRIEF COUNSELING….Bereavement Meetings are available every Thursday at 7:15 pm at the Renewal Center at St. Mary’s. All needing bereavement support are invited….for more info call 305-294-1018. You are not alone.
THE GEMINI PERSONALITY….MAY 22 THROUGH JUNE 21
This is one of the liveliest, most vibrant signs of the zodiac. Geminis are mercurial, bright and terrific company. Better yet…they never seem to age. When they are older than dirt, they still look years younger than they really are. They also have a very youthful attitude….love keeping up with the latest trends and their insatiable curiosity keeps them interesting at all times! Geminis love the whole tech revolution as it opened up a whole new area of communicating. They are in heaven with all the new do dads on the net, cell phone apps, etc. Geminis love to keep in touch with people….e-mail and facebook had the Gemini in mind when they were invented. Geminis love to chat…whether online or just to a neighbor….or someone standing in the checkout line at the market…the Geminis is always ready to talk! They love a bit of gossip….and adore being ‘first with the latest news’. Geminis are very eloquent…born communicators….and they find it easy to express ideas. They do have a low boredom threshold and find it hard to concentrate on one thing for a long time unless they are completely enraptured by it.
Versatility is a Gemini’s middle name….as they can easily tackle most things. The Gemini’s emotions can dip up and down dramatically, and there are days when he may not want to talk to a soul…..but mostly there are the other days when they have to be physically yanked off the phone.
Geminis have a tendency to change their opinions often. Their ideas fluctuate according to the circumstances and the time of day. It is what makes a Gemini such an interesting person to have around. In love, Geminis are happiest dealing with ideas and not emotions, as they find it hard to express their feelings. They feel swamped by a partner who is very emotional….it embarrasses them, and this usually great communicator, can become tongue-tied. They can describe their emotions in an intelligent way, but it is another story when it comes to experiencing and living their feelings. Those who wear their hearts on their sleeves make a Gemini wince. There are big problems if a Gemini is in a relationship with a clinging vine….they are apt to do a disappearing act. A Gemini’s popularity is so high that people adore their sunny nature, their ready laugh and their fascinating conversation. A typical Gemini knows a little about an awful lot. They look for partners who are on the same intellectual level as they are…they are drawn to those who make them think. No matter how attractive someone might be physically, a Gemini won’t stay with them for long if they are boring, not bright, or do not have a sense of humor. The best signs for a Gemini are Libra, Leo, Aries and Gemini!!!
Geminis are ideal for any job in the media, communications industry, advertising and sales. They need to be in a job that keeps them busy with many variations…and if travel is involved, all the better. Self-employment is also attractive to them. As far as money is concerned, with a Gemini, it’s ‘now you see it…now you don’t.’ Geminis love to wheel and deal….they have such a great sales pitch, they could probably sell fish to penguins. They are excellent negotiators. They love impulse shopping and that can often get them in trouble! We love our Gemini Friends and Family Members!!!
HAPPY GEMINI BIRTHDAY TO….
5/22…..Dena Badgerow….George Gugleotti….Joanie Sullivan….Terry Luzius…Luke Wallace…Carol Burns…Rick Mack…Everett Hudson Smith …
5/23…..Bucky Montgomery…John Andola…Joyce Burd
5/24…Frances Chmura
5/25…..Heather Carruthers…Ron Maranian…Tony Laglia…Pamela Williams
5/26…Vince Taporowski…Diane Colvan…..Despina Protopsaltis….
5/27….Bob Houlihan…Cole Stevens…
5/28…..Bonnie Piceu…..Jane Dawkins…..Ron Klug…
5/29…..Kay Behmke…Anne O’Shea…Fred Covan….Bill Bahlke….Dick Norford… (Remember Nancy Holtkamp!)
5/30…..Kathleen Moody…Renay Regardie…David Perlman …Jeff Kucin …Shannon Lynch…(Please remember Mary Keller.)
5/31…..Ann Hampton-Callaway….Caroline Cash…Stan Morris…Kelly Summers….George Cooper…Nancy Stevens II
6/1…..Lora Wandras….Wish Washburn…Alan Robbins….(.Please remember Irene Warner.)
6/2…..David Case…Lee Anne Holland…Babs Wade…Carolyn Scott…Lynn Higgins…Tova Corman …Sean Yoder…
6/3….Maribell Mashal….Diane Hilton May…John Jurkowski…Basil Markow…Hellin Bed…Brady Stevens
6/4…Pete Hart…Lauren Domski…Ed Gutfreund….Rick Simone….Peter Protopsaltis ….
6/5….Trey Forsyth….Nancy 3 Hoffman……Rick Harty…Beryn Harty… Teddy Philput…Tony Santora….…(.Please remember Jean Olson!)
6/6…..Bill Heller….John Stashenko…David Scott Meier
6/7…..Debra Dean…Jim Ryan…..Margaret Domanski…..Bobbie Pavlic….
6/8…..Linda Greenberg…..Betty Lightcap….George Sanders…Suzanne Washburn…Irene Eyer…John Zadkovich
6/9…..Steve Panariello…Jennie Wolf…Kevin Kemnar…Sue Segersten…(Pleaser remember Barbara Gilliam)
6/10…..Jiayin Shen (Jia Jia)….Ann Guth…..Tammie K. Sheaffer…Jill Cassell…Gary Novak…Marsha Domagalski…Don Michaud…
6/11…..Matt Mcgrath….Katy Werner….Paul Berres…Jeanne Rogalski… (Please remember Bob Dixon!)
6/12….Shane Hall…..Sue Capanjola……Greg Beaver…Jeanette Rhyner…(Please remember Eric Weinberger and Gail Leadbeter.)
6/13…..Bria Ansara….Mary Kay Lee Cottrill…Frank Wood…Lenny Rosignalli
6/14….Tom Cawley…..Malathi Chanrugar…Jeff Overby….Ingrid Sledz
6/15…..David Black….Marilyn Larkin…Wayne Larue Smith …Sue Clay Maloney….Sharman Wilson…Frank Nimesheim
6/16…..Judy Bramson….Stephen Kramer…Louise Hemel Ganley…Tina Sydenstricker
6/17…..Amy Ray…Melissa Petruszka…Beth Rooney…Norm Maltby…Bob Boff…..
6/18…Judy Helm…(Please remember Michael Domski….)
6/19…..Keith Dempster….Anne Shaver…Meryl Berman…Richard Quint…..Jamison Gielilard…Maryann Reifschneider…Carolyn Johnston
6/20…Marilyn Van derVeen….Jane Gardner
6/21…..Craig Hollenback… ‘Charlie’ Mulligan…Bob Williams
HAPPY GEMINI ANNIVERSARY TO….
5/22….Dena & Bob Badgerow….Rusty Hodgdon & Joyce Chilton… Laurie & Kevin McChesney!!!
5/23….Ellen & Bernie Peter
5/24…..Gail & Craig Hollenback….Susan Powell & Richard White
5/25…..Hy Conrad & Jeff Johnson…..Sara & Wally Clark…Mary Kay & Bob O’Meara
5/26…..Ruth Reiter & Dan Metzler…Kathy & Tony Laglia
5/27…..Pat West & Chip Allen…..and …..Kim & James Fisher
5/28…Rosemary & Donald Stout
5/29….Please remember Hans & Joani Dollhausen
5/30…John Smythe & Joanne Gavin
5/31…..Judy & Bob Rafanelli…..Kayla & Rob Tollen…
6/2…..Midge & Steve Attis…Please remember Wink & Fred Gasser.
6/3…Sue Capanjola & Lee Applebaum
6/4…..Genevieve & John Isaksen
6/6…Mary Jane & Louis Syroney
6/7…Please remember Nancy & Jim Nolan
6/8…..MaryCarlin & Bill Porter
6/9…..Shirley & Frank Piku……Clare & Bert Angermann
6/10…..Nancy & Virgil Williams
6/11…..Theresa & Scott Hoover…..Sue Forti & Bob Houlihan
6/13…..Paul & Pam Vereb…..Nancy & Ed Swift
6/14….Please remember Bob & Gladys Rybicki….
6/15…..Mimi & Gary McDonald…..Lora & Bob Wandras
6/16…..Kathleen & Dick Moody…..Fiona Molloy & Walter Lepperd…Arlene & Ken Machor…
6/17…..Mary Lou Hoover & Charlie Waite
6/18…..Virginia & Donald Robbins….Bob & Jean Dostal….Doug & Carrie Helliesen
6/19…..Bounce & Karen ‘LaLa” Grant Margil…..Len & Helen Stevens….Mary Kay Lee & Bill Cottrill
6/20…..Allesandra & Franco Piacibello….Sandy & Chuck Abookire….Denise & Tom Rybicki…Liz & Ron Leonard….
6/21…..Rita Linder & Perry Arnold……Connie & Jeff Hurst…..(Please remember Gail & Franko Richmond!)
If you are one of those special Geminis, let me know if any of the above description applies to you in any way. If you receive this and find you are not on the list, and would like to be, please send me your birth month & day to kwlynda@bellsouth.net and I will include you….also your anniversary info if applies! If you are reading this, I urge you to reach out to those you know and remember them on their special days. It is a simple way to stay in touch with those in our community in a caring way. Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to All!!!
Much Love, Lynda
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