ROCK N’ ROLL TUESDAY AT AQUA IDOL!!
FEB. 20 THRU FEB. 26 (ETC.), 2018 IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!
HAPPY FEBRUARY 20 BIRTHDAY TO…..STEPHEN HAMMOND… DAVID RUTHENBERG … CONNIE CYR …(Please remember Edith Amsterdam and Sanford Birdsy.) HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. DENNIS BEAVER & BERT WHITT!!!
***AQUA IDOL, WEEK # 6 ….FEB. 20…… Last week, on Feb. 13, another SRO audience was on hand to hear our wonderful vocalists belt out Love Songs for the benefit of our esteemed Waterfront Playhouse!!! We NEED YOU there! Showtime is at 6:30- 8 pm, but I HIGHLY recommend that you come early for a good seat to hear some of the best vocalists around town. You also want to try and stay for the entire 1 ½ hours so you don’t miss hearing these great voices. I also am requesting that there be NO smoking during the show in respect for our singers and non-smoking audience members!
Last week was a glorious evening for sure! Sadly, we had to say ‘Adieu’ to Jimmy Harcup…. But he will be on hand to sing his Swan Song!!!! Our remaining contestants will be singing your fave Rock n” Roll Songs….Those singing are NICHOLAS McBRIDE …LAUREN THOMPSON… JIM SPEAKE… JERRY DOWNS… ERIKA BUTTERS …RYAN WOJCIK… VICKY MARTIN… ADAM SWEITZER… SOPHIA KELLY…ROCK SOLOMON … GRACE OSBORN … BECCA WHITTEN … AND…RICHARD QUINT Joining Tony Konrath and Me as celebrity judge will be the most fabulous, CHRISTOPHER PETERSON, who will also sing a guest song!!! Other Aqua Idol dates are, FEB.27 …thru March27. You do not want to miss a one!!!!!
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVE VOCALITS ONLINE!!!! START VOTING NOW!!….You can NOW go online and donate to your favorite vocalist on the Waterfront Playhouse Website. This is how it works. Go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org. Hit the word SUPPORT at the top of the site. Then hit DONATE. There will be several rectangular shaped boxes that will pop up under Donate…. Hit the box that says Waterfront Playhouse. Voila! All the names of the contestants will magically appear! Then, go from there. Hit the name of the person you want to donate to. Put Waterfront Playhouse in the next block if you choose… just follow the steps, using your credit card to donate to whomever you choose. All money raised online by a contestant online by 5 pm on Jan. 23 will be added to the bucket total raised by that contestant on Jan. 23. So if a singer raises $100 singing live at Aqua, and $100 is donated to that singer online, the total for that night for that singer would be $200. The singer raising the least amount on Jan. 23 will be eliminated on Jan. 30. On Feb. 6 there will probably be another double or triple elimination. Please be generous and thanks for supporting these wonderful contestants and the Waterfront Playhouse!!! (Note that it is possible for you to do this on your computer and your cell phone! Voting for Feb. 20 will begin on Feb. 14 until 5 pm on Feb. 20…all money online will then be added to the contestant’s bucket total at the end of the evening.)
PRIZE PACKAGE RREQUEST TO ALL… I love our vocalists who are giving of their time and talent for 11 weeks to raise $$$ for the Waterfront Playhouse. I try to get a wonderful prize package together for the Top 4 Contestants. I am asking for your help in this regard. Please find it in your heart to donate to this cause. You can donate cash online by going to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org… Then click on Support, and then Donate Online…. Click on the Waterfront Playhouse box, and the names of the contestants pop up along with AQUA IDOL. If you hit that, and then put the name Waterfront Playhouse in the Recognition Note box, whatever you donate to Idol will go to the prize package and is tax deductible. Then you can go from there donating with your credit card. Checks made out to The Waterfront Playhouse with Aqua Idol on the memo space are also most welcome. If you want to donate gift certificates to shops, restaurants… objects of art, services, jewelry, etc…. I am open to anything you care to donate… My dear husband Bob and I will make provisions to pick anything up that may need picking up… You can call me at 305-393-6273 and we can come up with pick up or delivery ways. Many of you reading this have been very helpful in the past and I thank you deeply and with all my heart.
***HEAD’S UP ON MAY 7 FAREWELL ROAST FOR DEPARTING DANNY WEATHERS…. Tix are now on sale for this sure-to-be-memorable evening as the community gathers to Roast departing Waterfront Playhouse Artistic Director, DANNY WEATHERS…. May 7th at Lateda, 1125 Duval St. Emcee is VICKI ROUSH….To reserve your tickets, go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org. …. tix for Dinner & Show starting at 6 pm, $150 each…. Tix for only the Roast/Show, starting at 8 pm, are $50 . Dinner will be served in the Mezzanine….. Show in the Crystal Room. Vicki, along with some of Danny’s nearest and dearest, will be ‘roasting’ dear DANNY in their own special way… all in good fun, for sure…hahahaha!!!! Limited tickets are being sold, so buy now!
****HEADS’S UP ON TIX FOR THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE GALA, APRIL 7…. A glorious evening under the stars at a most beautiful home at 612 Olivia St. $150 for members and $175 for non. Limited tix being sold for this event. Fab food, Open Bar, Silent Auction….in a sensational setting…. For tix call 305-294-5015 or go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org.
TAVERN N TOWN…FEB. 20,27…. It’s Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge!
MEL FISHER LECTURE, FEB. 20…. It’s photographer and historic shipwreck expert, Carol Tedesco, who will present at 6:30 pm in the Maritime Museum’s front courtyard at 200 Green St…..Carol will give a talk on Florida’s 1622 shipwrecks.
GREEN PARROT…FEB. 20…. Paul Cebar at 5:30… 9 & 11 pm….
CONCH REPBULIC SEAFOOD CO., FEB. 20…. Black & Skabuddah from 5 to 8 pm!!!
HOG’S BREATH, FEB.20,21,22….1 pm, Joel Nelson…. 5 pm, Copper Sky…10 pm, Matthew Curry Band
SCHOONER WHARF, FEB. 20… 12 TO 5 PM, Gary Hempsey… 6:30-11 pm, Allen Frankendread…Holland… Yban Agbo.
SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, FEB.20 & 27….Scott Kirby at 5 pm….Happy Dog at 9 pm.
LOUIS PETRONE’S NEW BOOK IS OUT!!!… A great gift! The book entitled, “IRMA & ME” is available to purchase online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and KoboBooks. It is Lou’s tale of how Hurricane Irma chased him to Pompano…then Atlanta and finally to Birmingham….the 12 days with the Thorntons and five other evacuees and three dogs!!! If you enjoy Louis’s daily blog…you will LOVE his new book!
THE TENNESSEE WILLIAMS MUSEUM IS OPEN…….Located at 513 Truman Ave…Hours are 9:30 am to 4:30 pm every day…Admission is $7. Children under 6, and military are admitted Free. Check out the great new Museum Store. This Museum is now under the umbrella of the Art & Historical Society. Bravo Dennis Beaver and Bert Whitt for all your amazing efforts….
GRUNTS, FEB.20,27…. Peter Diamond, Tim McAlpine and Mark Rose perform from 8 to 10:30 pm.
LATEDA, FEB. 20… The Fab Spectrelles at 8:30 pm in the Lounge…Randy Roberts performs In the Crystal Room at 9 pm.
VIRGILIO’S ON FEB. 20…. 9 pm…. The CRZB’s feature Skipper Kripitz, Chris Burchard, Rob DiStasi, and Geoffrey Lowe.
**ROCK SOLOMON BRINGS BACK JAZZ AGE RETROSPECTACULAR….To find out more information about the Mystery Dinner with all details…. Call 305-570-3000 or go to www.mixdeity.com/2018_retrospectacular to reserve or for more information. Future dates for this fabulous evening are March 19, April 16, May 14 June 18 and July 16. Every ticket includes a cocktail hour with one comp drink and bites plus a three course gourmet dinner, interactive mystery theatre and live music from the Jazz Age.. Wear your best retro-Gatsby threads for a chance to win prizes in our best-dressed costume contest. These Mystery Dinner Nights are held at the wonderful FIRST FLIGHT RESTAURANT (formerly Kelly’s) on Whitehead St…First Flight was the original home of Pan American Airlines!!
‘HAND TO GOD’ OPENS IN PREVIEW AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE ON FEB. 20&21 … This show is like ‘Sesame Street Meets the Exorcist’…..Directed by Murphy Davis with set design by Michael Boyer…..and starring Jerry Zoma, Jessica Miano Kruel, Michael Castellano, Nicole Nurenberg, and Cody Borah….. this play will knock you for a loop! Two lower priced preview nights… get tix at 305-294-5015 or go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org. These go fast so call NOW.
GET TIX NOW FOR REMAINING WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE SHOWS… Mark your calendars” … 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! Go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 305-294-5015 for tix….Season Tix are on sale! You do NOT want to be disappointed.
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…Jacob Gelt Dekker…the Stashenko Family on the loss of their dear son …Chuck Newman…Rev. Larry Hooper… Skipper Kripitz…Bill Porter …Mary Lynn & Donald Furth … Pat West…good friend, Michael….Kevin Gallagher …Jan Cernan …Terri Seargent …Bill Welch … Charlie Allen …Judy Davis … Lou Ann Cymont… Shannon Farnsworth … Cheryl Waclchli … Terri White…. Donna Barnett …John Padget… ….…Snake Collins …. Dan Collins …..Eric Nelson…..Gary Rivenson …Todd Reifschneider ……Nauni Bailou… Jodyrae Campbell …Pat Waller …..Millie Chawlew….Brian Belanger …..Maggie & Mike Domski ……Jacob Gelt Dekker ……. Lee Knight … …Frank Gren … Maryann Reifschneider …Sherrey Welch …Marta White ….Walter Lepperd…Wally Stevens…. Sandy Abookire…. Peter Deksmith ….. …Bill Lodermeir… …George Kling …. …Richard and Betty Carraway ……Lottie Domski …Carey Moore ….Anne McKee … Ron Burns …..Teresa Lawson ……. Tony Martinez … Star Husky… Ron Maranian …Marec Yooree …Virgil 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 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!!
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. 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.
RYAN MICHAEL WOJCIK…. This new fellow in town, and one of this year’s Aqua Idol singers, is a professional makeup artist….He is available for fashion shows, weddings, events, etc. You can check his website at www.ryanmichaelwohcik.com or call him at 760-898-1323. He is also currently a bartender and server and is looking for a job. You can also contact him at that number.
****IMPORTANT…PLEASE READ.. HOW TO AVOID CONFLICT WITH SEEING CLOSING OF AQUA IDOL AND THE BERNSTEIN CONCERT….HEADS UP ON MARCH 27 & MARCH 28 CONCERT PRESENTED BY IMPROMPTU… There will be a wonderful FREE performance of Leonard Bernstein’s ‘Conch Town’, his unfinished ballet written during his first stay in Key West, on two nights, Tuesday, March 27 and Wed., March 28….at 7 pm at The Studios, 533 Eaton St. This recently discovered piano four-hand version is followed by a discussion of how ‘Conch Town’ laid the foundation for music that Bernstein wrote thru his career….along with personal memories shared by an array of people in KW who knew Lenny! Why am I telling you all this now? Seating is limited…. AND most of all, I want all those who support the Waterfront Playhouse and Aqua Idol to be aware that the FINALE of Aqua Idol for the Waterfront Playhouse happens to be on Tuesday March 27. Sooo… if you want to attend this FREE concert, and also be at the Aqua Idol Finale, which is always fabulous….please get your reservation for Wednesday, March 28. You can do this now by emailing Jim Burnett at Ja_burnett02@yahoo.com. Only 200 persons will be allowed to be at either performance….so act NOW! And thanks for supporting the Waterfront Playhouse! And…Impromptu Concerts in Key West!!!
‘SOUL OF KEY WEST CALENDAR FOR 2018 ON SALE….Ralph DePalma, photographer to the entertainers in KW has a great calendar for you… Cost is $12.95 plus shipping. Special offer: buy The soul of Key West Volume I or II and get the 2018 Calendar Free. Go to www.rwdepalma.com/shop for info and ordering.
CHECK OUT WWW.KEYSTIX.COM…. Go online to see all the upcoming shows on the stage at Tennessee Williams Theatre and at other venues around town. Tix on sale NOW for many shows.
CUSTOM HOUSE EXHIBIT RUNS THRU MARCH 4…..The Key West Art & Historical Society presents …. Curious Treasures of Keys Residents….a very special event featuring an exhibit of the unique and wonderful collections of those around town… at 281 Front St….runs through March 4.
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 18 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.
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.
THE RED BARN REMAINING SHOW.. Feb.26-March 10… “Always, Patsy Cline”….Tells the tale of Patsy Cline thru the eyes of her pen pal, Louise Seeger…stars Joy Hawkings and Christine Mild…musical direction by Jim Rice … March 20 thru April 7…. “Native Gardens”…. Hilarious new comedy starring Bob Bowersox, Rebecca Gleason, Luis Febo and Morgan Fraga…directed by Murphy Davis … April 17-May 5…stars Erin McKenna, Amber Good McDonald and Michael Castellano…. Directed by Joy Hawkins. Season Subscriptions are available that include all four main stage productions, etc. Go to www.redbarntheatre.com to see all Subscription packages, etc. For more info call 305-296-9911.
JODYRAE AND MEGAN CAN ENTERTAIN FOR PRIVATE PARTIES!!!..Talented pianist/singer, Megan Constantine and vocalist extaordinaire, Jodyrae Campbell can be hired to play for private parties and events during the season! Book them for your holiday/Christmas parties now. They have their own equipment and would love to make a night at your home or your event extra special! They are also very reasonable. To contact them call 305-587-1499… or you can leave a message for Joyrae on Facebook or email her at jodyraecampbell@yahoo,com
A PUN FOR YOU….If pride comes before a fall…. Humility should come by winter.
HAPPY FEB.21 BIRTHDAY TO… TRACI REYNOLDS…. MARTI ROBERTS… SUZANNE COLEMAN…. RICHIE CIAVOLINI….DEAN DRESSLER…. JOYCE RAY … BRIAN HOLDEN … TERRY ZAWACKI…
**UNDYING LOVE’ AT THE STUDIOS, UNTIL MARCH 3… This original musical with book and music by Ben Harrison and directed by Richard Grusin, with Larry Baeder as Musical Director is, in my opinion over the top hilarious, entertaining, outrageous and thoroughly enjoyable! Only in Key West can a story like this take place…. And that is exactly where it happened!!!! The cast is perfect…. Jamie Callahan is Count Von Cosel who is besotted with Elena, his muse, played by the stunning, Amber Good. Paula Cabot is Elena’s mother, and Heather Mae Potter and Claire Caplan add delightful interludes of upbeat songs throughout the show. Creepy as the story may seem, it’s presented with tongue in cheek humor, and funeral director and embalmer, Gordon Mackey is hilarious every time he utters a word or even makes an entrance on stage. Is there a funnier moment when he sings…’She was pickled and I poked her…’???? Showtime is at 8 pm… 533 Eaton St. For tix go to www.tskw.org or call 305—296-0458!! Congrats and kudos to Ben Harrison, Richard Grusin, Larry Baeder, and the fabulous cast for providing a macabre yet most entertaining evening!!!
THE GARDENS HOTE….FEB. 21…5 to 7 pm…James King III at The Gardens Hotel…. 526 Angela St.
‘THE GIN GAME’ FEB. 21-24 THIS WEEK…. The Fringe presents this two person play presented at The Key West Women’s Club at 319 Duval St…. This is the perfect venue for this award-winning play starring Vanessa McCaffrey and Dan Bearden. Get tix at www.fringetheater or go at305-731-0581. Put two seniors in a retirement home, give them a deck of cards…. And you never know what skeletons from the past are revealed. No doubt these to super actors will be outstanding!
MARITIME TALK, ON FEB. 21….Tom Perera will speak on “Beauty & Terror: Circumnavigaing the Baltic Sea.”at Eco Discovery Center at Truman Waterfront.
FKCC SPEAKER SERIES, FEB. 21…The FLA Keys College hosts a presentation by Dr. Robert Bulls at 7 pm at the Tennessee Williams Theatre…subject is ‘The Zebrafish’ .. a research superstar….which is said to hold the key to scientific breakthroughs in diseases, like muscular dystrophy, schizophrenia, TB and cancer….… FREE for students at FKCC abd Monroe County schools. All others, $5. At the door.
LATEDA, FEB.21…. The Spectrelles perform at 8:30 pm…!!!!! Christopher Peterson Live at 9 pm in the Crystal Room.
MANGOES PRESENTS DAVE BOOTLE!!! FEB..21,22,23,24….Every Wednesday through Saturday, Dave Bootle is rockin’ Mangoes! Mangoes is in its glory!!! People are dining, dancing, drinking and a havin’ a blast!!!! 9 to Midnight… Every time we have stopped by it has been ‘a happening.’… so many locals and familiar smiling faces!!!
SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, FEB. 21& 28…. Scott Kirby at 5 pm…. Andy Wescott Band at 9 pm.
THE GREEN PARROT, FEB.21…Happy dog at 5:30…., Flow Tribe at 9 pm, and 11 pm.
GRUNTS, FEB.21…. Eric Levy performs from 7 to 11:30 pm.
SCHOONER WHARF, FEB. 21….Jeff Clark noon to 5 pm… Raven Cooper Duo , 6:30-11 pm.
**CHEF’S TABLE & WINE DINNER AT THE SAINT, FEB. 21…..$120 PER PERSON… 417 Eaton St…. Food by Chef Andrew Nguyen… an amazing cuisine with wine pairing is being planned…. Only 20 seats…. Call 786-574-9343 or 305-304-6762 to reserve. We are very excited to be attending this event!!!! The menu made me swoon!
**A BLUE TARP FASHION SHOW….FEB. 28…..Get tix NOW for this sure-to-be fab event…to benefit Sister Season Fund/Wesley House….Presented by The Mystic Krewe of Key West….. at The Curry Mansion, 511 Caroline St…..6:30-8:30 pm…. VIP Reception & Seats $250… General Runway Seating is $75. For reservations go to https://squareup.com/store/kreweofkeywest. Note: I am so excited to be one of the Judges for this Event!!!!
TENNESSEE WILLIAMS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION….FEB. 28….There will be a special birthday bash to celebrate Williams’s birthday at the home of Bert Whitt & Dennis Beaver, 1207 Whitehead St. Tix for this event are $90 for members and $100 for non. It includes an open bar, hors d’oeuvres and musical entertainment. For more info or to get tickets, go to www.twkw.org/events. Or call, 305-295-6616, ex:115
SOUTH FLORIDA SYMPHONY, FEB. 28….7:30 pm At Tennessee Williams Theatre …. Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with violin soloist, Lara St. John….also Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony… and music by Lisa Nardi. Get tix at www.keystix.com.
MICHAEL MCDONALD PERFORMS ON FEB. 28… A Ram’s Head Production… this amazing voice of the DooBee Bros. brings his concert to KW….on the sunset Green at 24 North Hotel on N. Roosevelt Blvd. Contact 24 North Hotel or go to the Key West Theater website for tix. One Night Only!
FREE PLAY READING ON MARCH 7….Playwright, Greg Charleston, invites you to a reading of his new play, “All Over But the Shouting”…. At the Key West Theater at 512 Eaton St. Beloved local actors, David Black & Vanessa McCaffrey star in this new play about family, relationships, and aging. Doors open at 5 pm…. Play reading from 5:30-7:30 PM…..Cash Bar. For more info on the play go to www.thekeywesttheater.org.
STARS OF NY CITY BALLET, MARCH 14….8 pm at Tennessee Williams Theatre …..Principal dancers from this prestigious company onstage in Key West… Awesome! Get tix now at www.keystix.com. One night only.
WRITERS & POETS ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT ENTRIES….Time to enter the short story and poetry contests connected with the Tennessee Williams Birthday…. Submission fee is $20 for adults and $10 for students….Submit via www.kwahs.org no later than March 5.
HAPPY FEB.22 BIRTHDAY TO…VICKY MARTIN … JOHN BECKER GOOD … STEPHEN SUNDAY … TERESA LONG… ROBERT NEAD … CARLOS WARNER….
**‘HAND TO GOD’ OPENING NIGHT AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE, FEB. 22…..This is a show that ‘everyone’ will be abuzz about! It is an outrageous comedy about 3 troubled teens who attend a Christian Puppet Ministry….Things take a very twisted and demented turn when student, Jason, creates a hand puppet that is possessed with a Satanic personality of its own, contrasting with Jason’s meek demeanor. This show was a big hit on Broadway in 2015…. Nominated for multiple Tonys…receiving raves from the New York Times!… There will be a fab After Party, sponsored by Bill & Renay Regardie, on Opening Night only…. Get tix now at 305-294-5015 or go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org.
AWARD-WINNING “NIGHT OF THE LIVING” OPENED FEB. 15….At The Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St….This is the wild story of Mia and Marshall who confront intimated & difficult choices of their lives both with humorous and heartbreaking moments as a Zombie pandemic quietly infect the couple’s world. Stars, Carolyn Cooper and Julio Trinidad. Show runs Feb. 15-17…Feb. 20-23… Feb.27, March1-3…..Get tix at www.thekeywesttheater.com. Will be presented in the Back Room space at the KW Theater.
BILL MELCHIOR ENTERTAINS AT KEY WEST BITE…FEB.15,22….Smooth as silk singer, Bill Melchior, last year’s Waterfront Playhouse Aqua Idol winner, is entertaining at the Key Bite from 6 to 8 pm. Great spot for dining and good listening!
PLEIN AIR PAINTERS HISTORIC SITES SHOW, FEB. 22… These painters will exhibit their works portraying 12 KW historic sites at the Oldest House Garden from 5 to 7 pm…come & meet the artists and see a wide variety of painting syles…. Artists include Karen Beauprie, Neva Townsend, Fran Decker, Nyla Witmore, and many more. Show runs thru Feb. 27. Enjoy refreshments and wonderful art!
BO’S FISHWAGON, FEB.22…..Every Thursday, from 6 to 9 pm…. the Magnolia Band performs… a unique blend of Cajun, country and bluegrass…Led by singer, Maggie Mniz with Steve Gibson on the Mandolin and Chuck Sherman on pedal steel…. Get ready for a toe tappin’ evening! Located on Caroline at William St.
GRUNTS, FEB.22…. The Shanty Hounds from 7 to 10 pm.
GREEN PARROT, FEB.22….Flow Tribe at 5:30… 9 and 11 pm.
COMEDY AT BOTTLECAP NOW ON THURS. & FRIDAYS FEB.22,23… 7:30-10 pm….1128 Simonton St….Get tix at www.comedykeywest.com. Every Thursday & Friday night. Laugh your keaster off!!! $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
LENNY CLARKE AT COMEDY CLUB, FEB. 22 &23…. Lenny is a noted comedian and has appeared in ‘There’s Something About Mary’ and on the TV show, ‘Rescue Me.’… Lenny is hilarious and quick witted and his material is similar to that of Don Rickles… Showtime is 8:30…. The BottleCap continues to bring in top notch comedians. We were there this past week and laughed all night long!
AT THE GARDENS, FEB. 22….Jimmy Olson is at the piano from 5 to 7 pm!!!!
SCHOONER WHARF, FEB. 22… Michael McCloud, 12-5… 6:30-11pm, Cool Duo.
SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, FEB.22 & MARCH 1… Scott Kirby at 5 pm…. Caffeine Carl at 9 pm.
LATEDA, FEB.22……3 SUM entertains at 8:30 pm till 11:30 pm…in the Lounge! Randy Roberts performs in the Crystal Room at 9 pm!
TAVERN N TOWN FEB.22….Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas perform from 5 to 9 pm….
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD, FEB.22… 5 TO 9 PM, Rick Fusco…
* “THE GIN GAME” THRU FEB. 24…..This will be presented by the FRINGE at the KW Women’s Club at 319 Duval St…. 7:00 pm. get tix at 305-731-0581 or go to www.fringetheater.org. This Pulitzer Prize-winning play stars Dan Bearden and Vanessa McCaffrey in the roles made famous by Jessica Tandy and Hume Cronyn. I know this will be a wonderful play to see. Directed by John Reynolds… Show dates a Feb. 21-24.
JEFFERSON STARSHIP AT KW THEATER, FEB. 22…..512 Eaton St…. Go to www.thekeywesttheater.com for reservations.
ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER, MAR. 1….Speaker is Breana Sowers at 6 pm at Old City Hall, 510 Green St… The talk will be about late 19th century scrapbooks crated mostly by women, using text, ephemera, and photos … which will tell us about our Island’s history…..tix are $5 for members and $10 for non. Get tix at www.kwahs.org/education/distinguished_speaker_series. Also you can call 305-295-6616 ex:115.
KEY WEST GARDEN MEETING ON MARCH 1…. KW Garden Club hosts Tom Hambright who will speak at 1:30 pm…at FT. West Martello on Atlantic Blvd. He will present a talk on the history of the Garden Club in KW as well as on the history of the Fort. FREE and open to all.
MARTINA & LARRY CONCERT…MARCH 8… Martina Bevis and Larry Abromovitz will perform beautiful music together… classical guitar and violin…. At 8 pm in the Cabaret Theatre at Tennessee Williams…. Get tix at www.keystix.com.
BERNSTEIN ON BROADWAY, MARCH 15 & 16….A head’s up on this event sponsored by FRINGE Theater and presented at The Studios at 7 pm. Key West Legends, Vincent Zito and Bobby Nesbitt lead a stellar cast celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the birth of the amazing Leonard Bernstein whose Broadway works include On the Town, West Side Story, Peter Pan and others….Performing will be these marvelous entertainers….Bobby Nesbitt, Susie Speidel, Susan Powell, Richard White, Jono Mainelli and Vincent Zito! Get tix NOW at www.tskw.org or call 305-296-0458.
WOMEN OF INTEGRITY AND MEN OF VALOR HONOREES NAMED… DINNER ON MARCH 22…. Honorees have been named by Samuel’s House… Congratulations to…. SKIPPER KRIPITZ (ARTS)… REV. TERRI HILL… DR. JOHN NORRIS (Medical Service) …. Dr. JULIE FLOYD (MEDICAL SERVICE) JOHN TRAVADO (Circle of Heroes)…. DANNY & MURANO HUGHES (CIRCLE OF HEROES)….SPOTTSWOOD FAMILY, ROBERT SPOTTSWOOD & CLIFF TAYLOR (CIRCLE OF Heroes)…HELEN GARCIA…. TOM GRAY…. PHYLLIS MICHAELIS…. CAPT. SEAN BRANDENBURG…BILL BECKER. Info on getting tix for this Honoree Dinner will be forthcoming.
THANKFUL ON THURSDAY….So much to be thankful for…..John & Marilyn Rintamaki…. Dan Bready & Kevin Dickenson….Rosei & Jeff Ware…. Jim Morris & Bob Wood….Vince Melendy & Jean Fucillo….that Bob is ok after he fell off a ladder while changing batteries on our smoke detectors…. For Maria Sharpe, Ruth Hoffer, Helen Walker and Ellen Steininger who are great supporters of the arts in Key West….for Kate Regan & Ken Silverman….. for Rock Solomon….. For all the wonderful vocalists giving of their time and talent at Aqua Idol for the Waterfront Playhouse…. And for all those in the audience who come week after week and support this great fundraiser.
HAPPY FEB. 23 BIRTHDAY TO…NEAL RUCHMAN… JEFFREY WARE … JUSTIN PATRICK RILEY … MATT THUE… (Please remember Fred Gasser and Bud Gruber.)
AQUA SIDE BAR BENEFIT…..FEB. 23….Benefit for One World of Canvas 504 Angela St…. 5 to 8 pm….On March 2 it benefits Zonta.
FISH FRY FRIDAY AT ST. MARY’S, FEB. 23 and MAR. 2,9,16&23.….5 to 7:30 pm…..All proceeds benefit the School at St. Mary’s. Dinner is $12….served in the Klaus Murphy Center. Baked or fried fish, conch fritters, pasta salad and dessert. ALL invited.
KEY WEST GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE….FEB.23&24….A unique garden tour and plant sale from 10 am to 3 pm… featured will be orchids, herbs, native and exotic plants, merchandise, etc. FREE to attend…. Tix for those wanting a garden tour with guides, including light refreshments, are $5 .
TAVERN N TOWN, FEB. 23…. Mike Emerson performs from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge!
THE GARDENS HOTEL, FEB. 23…. Michael Robinson and Eric Haley entertain from 5 to 9 pm.
SCHOONER WHARF, FEB. 23 &24….noon to 5, Michael McCloud… 6:30-11:30 pm, Welcome home THE PAUL COTTON BAND
HOG’S BREATH, FEB. 23,24… 1 PM, Barry Cuda I Kenny Fradley….5 pm, Copper Sky…. 10 pm, Matthew Curry Band….
LATEDA…FEB. 23….3 Sum in the Lounge at 8:30 pm… Christopher Peterson performs in the Crystal Room at 9 pm.
GREEN PARROT, FEB.23,24,25… Honey Island Swamp Band at 5:30, 9 and 11 PM. On the 25th, only at 5:30 pm.
LEGION MARKETPLACE, FEB.23… Every Friday from 10 am to 2 pm, 5610 College Rd. …call 305-294-7117 for info.
SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, FEB. 23 & 24 AND March 2 & 3…. Scott Kirby at 5 pm …. Caffeine Carl & Friends at 9 pm.
DEADLINE FOR ‘FROM A WOMAN’S HAND’ ART EXHIBIT IS FEB.23….KW Art & Historical Society invites Fla Keys Women to apply for the March 16-July 15 exhibit at the Custom House. All women artists are invited to enter a work of art. Entry fee is $15…Only one entry per person. All mediums and themes will be considered. Work must have been completed within the last 3 years. Artist notification is Feb. 28….For more info go to www.kwahs.org or call 305-295-6616, X: 112.
PICO & CHOWN AT LITTLE WHITE HOUSE, FEB.23.24…at 8 pm at 111 Front St. Get tix for this musical pair’s show at www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.com or call 305-294-9911.
ZONTA CLUB HOSTS RADIO DAY, MARCH 2….5:30-8 pm at the Aqua Side Bar at 504 Angela St….Event includes an outdoor block party with music, food on the grill, silent auction, celeb bartenders, etc. Proceeds support scholarships for high school girls and local women and Journey to Success.
BYE BYE BIRDIE ON MARCH 2 & 3….Keys Kids Junior & Bahama Village Music program, present this musical… 7:30 pm on March 2 and 2 pm on March 3. Presented at Horace O’Bryant Middle School…. Tix at door …$5 for adults & $3 for kids… sponsored by Bahama Village Music Program and by the Fla Keys Council of the Arts and the Community foundation of the FL Keys. For more info call 305-504-7664.
GEORGE WINSTON AT KW THEATER, MARCH 2….Pianist George Winston will enthrall you with his great musical talent. 512 Eaton St…. get tix at www.thekeywesttheater.com.
LIBBY YORK AT LITTLE WHITE HOUSE, MARCH 9…. Jazz singer Libby York will appear at 7:30 pm at the Truman Little White House on Front St….accompanied by the talented Ted Howe. It should be a night of lovely melodies and song.
HAPPY FEB.24 BIRTHDAY TO…EDWARD STEVENS SR…. JEFFREY GROSKY … MARJORIE CALLEN … MARK SPRINGER … ALBERTA JACKSON…. (Please remember Trip Hoffman.)
LATEDA, FEB. 24… 3 Sum performs at 8:30 pm… Randy Roberts in the Crystal room at 9 pm.
SAILING LESSONS FOR WOMEN, FEB. 24….FREE sailing lessons from 9:45 am to noon on Saturdays…. No experience required….Call 305-292-5993 for info … located at 705 Palm Dr.
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD, FEB.24…..Oren from noon to 4 pm…. Tony Baltimore from 5 to 9 pm.
SCHOONER WHARF, FEB. 24…Michael McCloud at noon to 5…. Raven Cooper band from 6:30-11 pm.
ISLE COOK, FEB.24…. 218 Whitehead St….2 to 3:30 pm…. regional wine and food event every Saturday….everyone is talking about how great this is! Go to www.islecookkeywest.com for info and details!!!
TAVERN N TOWN, FEB.24….The incomparable Bobby Nesbitt performs from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge.
THE GARDENS HOTEL, FEB.24…. Megan Constantine performs from 5 to 7 pm.
KEY WEST AUTHOR’S BOOK FAIR…. FEB. 24….10 am to 3 pm at the Oldest House Museum & Gardens at 322 Duval St….FREE to attend. Books signings by authors, readings, comp mimosas and pastry, brilliant conversation, a grand day in the garden! Sponsored by SeaStory Press. Authors: $25 for space… Set up at 9 am… bring your own table…register online at SEASTORY PRESS. All authors bring own table, set ups, etc. Writers must register in advance.
53RD ANNUAL OLD ISLAND DAYS ART FESTIVAL, FEB. 24 & 25….10 am to 5 pm…. At Whitehead St. and Caroline…. Free to attend…. Call 305-294-1243 for info.
MASS FOR DR. JOHN TURNER….MARCH 3… There will be a Mass to honor John Turner who recently passed away after a long illness. At the Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea on Truman Ave.
CELEBRATION OF MEMBERS AT KW LIGHTHOUSE, MARCH 3….Celebrate sunset & happy hour from 5:30-8:30 pm…comp refreshments, music by 3 SUM, cash bar, and great view for those who want to go up the 88 step circular staircase at the Lighthouse!! FREE for members and those interested in membership…. $10 donation for non members. RSVP to Kim Livingston at klivingston@kwahs.org.
LIBRARY BOOK SALE, MARCH 3….Friends of the KW Library will have its sale from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm in the Palm Garden at 700 Fleming St…
OLD ISLAND RESTORATION HOSTS 56TH CONCH SHELL BLOWING CONTEST, MAR. 3 … This annual event is great fun for all….In the garden of the Oldest House at 322 Duval St… FREE for contestants and spectators….Refreshments and conch shells available for purchase. Details at www.oirf.org.
ANA POPVIC AT KW THEATER, MARCH 3…. Award-winning, hard-touring guitarist … at 8 pm at 512 Eaton St…. Get tix at www.thekeywesttheater.com.
HALEY, ROBINSON &MULLIGAN ON MARCH 10… At Tennessee Williams Cabaret at 8 pm…singing great songs from 1959-1985…. Get tix at www.keystix.com.
EXPLORE THE STOCK ISLAND ART STUDIOS, MARCH 10…. 11 am to 4 pm…. A self-guided tour of artists open studios… Go online to www.stockislandstudios.com to get the preview and the map!!! ALL invited to discover this wonderful arts community!
HAPPY FEB.25 BIRTHDAY TO…LEIGHA FOX… ELAINE NOSSER … WILL NATHAWAY … JIM BOF… CHRISSY BILLIMORIA …
OLD STONE COFFEE HOUSE, FEB. 25….Robert Barton. AKA Bubbs Lownotes, Bil returns to the Old Stone Coffee House..come and enjoy coffee, soulful sounds and listen and learn… 11:00 am at 600 Eaton St.
NEW VENUE FOR SHOWS IN TOWN..STARTS FEB. 25….Every Sunday from 6:30-8 pm, there will be a whole new series of local acts at Aqua Nightclub’s Main Front Stage at 711 Duval St. Created by Ric Dery, tickets are available on www.Evenbrite.com and all ticket sales go to the performer. If you are interested in doing a show during this time slot at the Side Bar, contact Ric Dery at 305-393-3092. Or email him at keywestdery@gmail.com. Brilliant idea!
GODDESS GALORE ON FEB. 25…. Ric Dery AKA Goddess Galore…. Will be coming ‘out of retirement’ to present ‘her’ in your face show at 6:30 pm at 711 Duval St.
****GET TIX NOW… FOR MARCH 18 PARADISE BIG BAND!!!….Get tix NOW for the next fabulous presentation of PARADIS BIG BAND….on the MAIN Stage of the Tennessee Williams Theatre!…8 pm!!!! These wonderful, local and dedicated musicians led by the marvelous JOE DALLAS are nothing short of marvelous! I urge you to support this Key West Treasure!!! Let’s all try to be there and fill up that theatre, and enjoy Key West’s VERY OWN Paradise Big Band!!! Go to www.keystix.com or call 305-296-1520!!!! You will take them to your hearts!!! Note that guest vocalists will be a FABULOUS FOURSOME!!! BOBBY NESBITT…. CARMEN RODRIGUEZ…. RANDY ROBERTS….AND LIBBY YORK! It does not get any better than this, folks!!! will be joining the Paradise Big Band that night!!!!
JAZZ AT THE GARDENS HOTEL, FEB.25….It’s LIBBY YORK & Friends from 5 to 7 pm… at the Gardens from 5 to 7:30 pm. 526 Angela St. Note that Stephanie Hellstrom, owner of La Rubia, will have her fab annual trunk sale with original Panama Hats and accessories…. 4 to 6:30 pm.
ART BOOK EXTRAVAGANZA, FEB. 25….Deeply Discounted Artbooks…. At Helmerich Theater at the Studios, 533 Eaton St….For first access to this amazing sale, you can pre-buy a $25 voucher applicable to your purchases and you will be admitted at 11:00am. All profits support the Studios and Books & Books. General admission is 1 pm… for more info go to www.booksandbooks.com. Note only 100 vouchers will be given out. Vouchers for sale at the bookstore and online at above website.
SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, FEB.25… 9 pm, Marshall Morlock Band
HOG’S BREATH, FEB.25….1 pm, Gabe Wright….5 pm, Copper Sky…. 10 pm, Matthew Curry Band.
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD, FEB.25…. Noon to 4 pm, Turner Harrison… 5 to 9 pm, TBA
GREEN PARROT, FEB.25… Jazz at 1 pm. 5:30 Soundcheck, Mia Borders.
SCHOONER WHARF, FEB. 25…Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud….6:30-11 pm…Island Time Duo….
TAVERN N TOWN, FEB.25…. Rob DiStasi entertains from 5 to 9 pm.
LATEDA, FEB.25…. TEA Dance at 4 pm…. 3 Sum performs at 8:30 pm.
IMPROMPTU CONCERT….THE KOTONA TWINS… FEB, 25….Hungarian born Identical twins,…classical must see performers….. a symphony for two…. Not only fabulous musicians but adorable too! At St. Paul’s Church…. 401 Duval St… $20 at the door or in advance at www.keywestimpromptu.org.
FRINGE THEATER INVITES YOU, ON MARCH 4… To a New Orleans Jazz Brunch…. 12:30 pm at the KW Women’s Club….319 Duval St…. Tix are $100 and available at www.fringetheater.org or call 305-731-0581… hosted by the Fringe Board…. Full open bar complete with beer,wine, Bloody Marys and Mimosas, and Kitty Clements famous Rum Punch!
OSCAR NIGHT AT THE TROPIC CINEMA…MARCH 4….. Red Carpet Gala at 416 Eaton St….hosted by Landon Bradbary and the Muriels…. Doors open at 7 pm…
IMPROMPTU CONCERT, MARCH 11…. 4 pm at St. Paul’s Church…. Concert will be Grammy nominated, three lovely women, The Eroica Trio…. Back for the second time. Tix are $20 at the door.
FKCC’S ANNUAL MUD PIE EVENT, MARCH 11… 5:00 to 8 pm….at The Studios of KW at 533 Eaton St….Admission is $25…cash and checks only….Attendees will select their own student-crafted ceramic bowl to keep as a commemorative souvenir.
HAPPY FEB. 26 BIRTHDAY TO…CHARLIE ALLEN … AL ROMANO… RYAN WOJCIK … PAUL COTTON…. (Please remember Larry Douglas.)
BEHIND THE SCENES AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE…FEB. 26… This is an entertainingly informative eve at the Playhouse, with Danny Weathers and Michael Boyer with Q & A about how shows are staged, scenery is created, etc. They will focus on the present show, ‘Hand to God’… Get a tour of the dressing rooms and backstage areas where it all happens….’behind the scenes’ .. Wine and appetizers served…. Tix ar only $15 and you can reserve online at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org, or call 305-294-5015. These are great opportunities for people interested in what makes a theater tick!!!!
GILDEA GALLERY OPENING RECEPTION, FEB. 26….From 6 to 8 pm at 522 Southard St…. Meet artist, NANCY TANKERSLEY…. Parking available across the street. For more info call 305-797-6485. Note that Nancy will be painting in the Gallery on Sunday, Feb. 25.
‘ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE’ OPENS AT RED BARN…FEB. 26….This show stars Joy Hawkins and Christine Mild….a musical journey about the relationship between Patsy Cline and her penpal…. Tix are $50… runs thru March 10. Get tix at 305-296-9911 or go online to www.redbarntheatre.com.
THE PERRY HOTEL ON STOCK ISLAND, FEB. 26….Libby York and Tim McAlpine will be performing at the Matt’s Patio Bar…..On Shrimp Rd. … this new fab hotel has Libby there for a couple of weeks… show up and show support and it may be prolonged. 6 to 8 pm… great restaurant….. come and enjoy this great new spot.
FRIENDS OF LIBRARY SERIES, FEB. 26…. Guest speaker is photographer, Carol Munder, in conversation with Photographer, Mark Hedden….Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St… 6 pm prompt….doors open at 5:30…FREE to attend…..
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., FEB.26… The Bahama Boys, 5 to 8 pm…
GREEN PARROT….FEB. 26….Paul Cebar at 9 and 11 pm.
HOGS BREATH, FEB.26… 1 PM, Zack Seemiller… 5 pm, Copper Sky…10 pm, Matthew Curry Band.
SMOKIN TUNA, FEB.26… 5 PM, Scott Kirby…9 pm, Caffeine Carl & Friends.
TAVERN N TOWN, FEB.26… Michael Thomas performs from 5 to 9 pm!!!
SCHOONER WHARF, FEB.26…Raven Cooper , noon to 5 pm… Black & Skabuddah!!!… 6:30-11 pm.
LATEDA….FEB. 26…..at 9 pm, It’s Randy Roberts LIVE! In the Crystal Room!!!
MARY LOU HOOVER FOR COMMISSIONER, KICKOFF PARTY, FEB. 26…. You are invited to attend this rally from 5 to 7 pm at Salute 1000 Atlantic Blvd…. Complimentary nibbles and cash bar…. RSVP a must…. To MLHoover@mindspring.com. Come to the party and support my friend, Mary Lou!
THE ILLUSIONISTS ON MARCH 5…. 8 pm at Tennessee Williams Theatre… Live From Broadway….this show will blow your mind! You will be dazzled…. Astonished… Awed! Get tix at www.keystix.com.
WRITER WILLIE DRYE TALKS FOR FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY, MARCH 5…. Presented at Key West Theater at 512 Eaton St…. FREE to attend….6 pm….Award-winning Author, Drye, has extensive knowledge of hurricane history and science…. This will be a most informative talk.
LOVE TO YOU, AND REMEMBER….Expect trouble as an inevitable part of life…. And when it comes, hold your head high. Look it squarely in the eye, and say, ‘I will be bigger than you. You cannot defeat me.’ Then, repeat to yourself the most comforting words of all…. ‘This too will pass.’
Lynda
PS…..AND HERE’S MORE INFORMATION:
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.
INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH? Classes will be held on Mondays in the Klaus Murphy Center at St. Mary’s on Truman….7:15 pm to 8:30… Classes are for those interested in becoming a Catholic or finding more about your faith… or if you have not been confirmed and want to be…. Call 305-797-0656 for more information.
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/.
TERRI WHITE NEEDS FINANCIAL HELP… The Go Fund Me account set up to help Terri with her continued health situation… Go to https://www.gofundme.com/terri-white-medical-fund?ssid=805222351&pos=1 . Please be generous. Thank you…and keep Terri in your thoughts and prayers.
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.
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 305-842-1606 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 was 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 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 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!
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 PISCES PERSONALITY….FEBRUARY 20 THRU MARCH 20TH!!!
This is either the sign of the saint or the sinner…or BOTH rolled into one! The symbol of Pisces are two fish swimming in different directions….and this describes the way Pisces can hit the heights or sink to the lowest depths. It’s a sign of extremes. Pisceans often come off as ‘otherworldly’….they are swayed by their emotions. The result is that Pisces is the sign of the Dreamer…the Visionary…the Saint! One of the most outstanding attributes of a Piscean is their kindness. They have a bottomless reservoir of compassion for others, even when they suspect they are being conned by them. They work hard for their favorite charities or local good causes….though you may not know anything about it as they don’t like advertising their good works. Many Pisceans say they go through life as in a dream, drifting and floating and at the mercy of whatever fate has to offer them. They have a great capacity to show emotion, and are easily moved to tears by TV shows that present suffering. They also struggle to face up to harsh reality. They hate unpleasant situations, harsh facts, and confrontations. They hate the awfulness of what is in the news….preferring to look at the world through rose colored glasses. They can actually deceive themselves into thinking things are better than they really are. They wear their heart on their sleeve, and what a huge heart they have!
They are born romantics, but that makes them very sensitive to hurt and pain. They pour out their affection to their favorite people. Most Pisceans are faithful…but some have a big capacity for deception and may be juggling a string of lovers! They see the best in others, which is why they have so many admirers. However, it also puts them at risk of potential heartbreak because it makes them blind to a loved one’s failings. The best signs for a Pisces are Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio, Libra, and Capricorn.
Pisceans are drawn to professions that are incredibly glamorous and artistic or those involving service to others. They are interested in careers as actors, photographers, dancers, designers, the cosmetic industry, and fashion. Many devote their lives to looking after others especially in hospitals, prisons and hospices. They can be totally self-sacrificing. They may also be attracted to the religious or contemplative life. Needless to say many are also living on the wrong side of the law. The best signs for a Piscean are Libra….Scorpio….Cancer and another Pisces.
WE LOVE OUR PISCES FRIENDS & FAMILY MEMBERS & WISH THEM A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
2/20….David Ruthenberg….Stephen Hammond… Connie Cyr… (Please remember Sanford Birdsy.)
2/21…..Traci Reynolds…Brian Holden…Marti Roberts…Suzanne Coleman…Richie Ciavolino…Terry Zawacki…Dean Dressler…Joyce Ray…
2/22…..Vicky Martin….Stephen ‘Sunshine’ Sunday….Teresa Long…Robert Nead…John Becker Good….Carlos Warner … (Please remember Edith Amsterdam.)
2/23…..Neal Ruchman…Jeffrey Ware…Justin Patrick Riley…Matt Thue……(.Please remember Bud Gruber and Fred Gasser.)
2/24…..Jeffrey Grosky……Ed Stevens…Marjorie Callen…Mark Springer ….Alberta Jackson…(Please remember Trip Hoffman.)
2/25…..Will Nethaway…Elaine Nosser….Kathy Hollering…Jim Bof…Leigha Fox…Chrissy Billimoria
2/26…..Charlie Allen…Paul Cotton…Al Romano…Ryan Michael Wojcik….(Please remember Larry Douglas.)
2/27…..Kevin Ware….…Larraine Tacke…Dan Metzler…John Schafer…Scott Zimmerman…Jim Robinson… Tommy Terpening…(Please remember John Turner.)
2/28…Bill Regardie….Brent Barrett…Nancy Lopez…Gary Zimmerman …(Please remember Dottie Faber…)
3/1…..Donald Booth…Ralph Garcia…Brad Burgess…Nolden…
3/2…Kristen Ryan…Sharon Mulvey…Michael McCabe …Jeff Bohland …Mo Brenneman…Ric Palmer…Hal Cosec…
3/3….Dana Day…Martha Resk
3/4…..Mary Jane Bondesen…Sara Clark…Linda Solomon…Nick Batty…Trevor DeVooght..Sheila Cullen …
3/5…..Teresa Wallace…Carey Moore…Nancy Seidel…Chuck Newman …
3/6…..Derrick Traylor…Elle Taylor…Greg Gotches…Debbie Josiah…Shakti Assouline…Harry Hoen…Maria Butcher…
3/7…..Judith Zabar…Michael Robinson….Wayne Guidoti…Wayne VonHest…Zubin Medora…
3/8…Joyce Stahl…Tim Dahms…Richard Badar…Eric Neiger…
3/9…..Chad Newman…Michael Epting…Ken Lasky…Shanna Frechette…John Meanix
3/10…Karen Lane….Ricky Ritzel…Surrey Westrupp…
3/11…..Tony Martinez…Patti Spot Sprague…Robin Kaplan…Jerry Coleman…Babe Robinson
3/12…..Janice Elwell….Pat West…Matthew Helmerich…Michelle Grahl…Rev. Larry Hooper …Dee Johnson…Bob Bowersox…Eugene Robinson…Maggie Domski …Gerri Cicchinelli …(Please take time to remember our dear friend, JACK COLLINS!)
3/13….Peter Rysman…Bob Leiby…Barbara Bowers…Ryan Keiser…….Peter Batty Jr….Kristen Michelle… Larry O’Connor …Minoo Billimoria…
3/14…..Peter Batty Sr….Scott Hoover…Melissa Ingram….Trey Gerrald……Paul Kruger …Kimberly Tomai…Jeffrey Muir …(Please remember Eugene Cernan.)
3/15…..Kathleen Peace…Gordon Ross…Tandin….Martha Robinson….Trice Denny…Kent Henry…David Forest …Heartsong Moore …David Troy Francis…Michelle Wishmyer
3/16…Kyla Piscopinck…Pamela Gasser…
3/17……Scott Pridgen ….Laurie Breakwell…Gary Wallace…Susan Kent …Lucy Barker … Christopher Santry…Ed Krane … Happy St. Patrick’s Day to ALL!!!!… (Please remember Bob Rybicki!!!)
3/18…Flower Conroy…Sandy Sujak…Mary Thixton…Anne Rein
3/19…Janet Bengel…Sophia Stevens…Debbie Baxter…(Remember John Wiebe.) Happy St. Joseph’s Day to all my favorite Joes’!
3/20…..Terri Wilson…Carol Moore…(Please remember Jim Nolan!)
HAPPY PISCES ANNIVERSARY TO…..
2/20…Bert Whitt & Dennis Beaver…
2/28…..Harrold Berry and Steve Andres
2/29…..Karl & Stacy Stahl
3/1…..Liz & John Cobley…
3/5…. Glenda & Michael Rowley
3/7….Luis & Anna Cobo….
3/9….Jim & Cindy Cameron ….. Larry & Dee Johnson
3/10…..Carole & Steve Sonstein….
3/13….Diane & Peter Strong…
3/15…Tom Thayer & John McDonald…
3/16….Melissa & Jeff Lang….Debra Dean & Patrick Lawler…Leda & Stewart Andrews….Clayton & Pam Lopez…Jeremy & Kim Wilkerson….
3/17…..Marti & Kip Larson….Carol & Tom Ratcliffe…Anne O’Shea & Brian Quattrini…..
3/18….Judy and Skip Davis
3/19…Maryann & Ned Reifschneider…Eric & Michelle Grahl…Fred & Rita Troxel…
3/20…..Ray Baker & Joe Viana…
If you are one of those interesting Pisceans, please let me know if any of the above description pertains to you. If you would like to be on the Lists please send me your birth month and day (not year) plus your anniversary month and day if applicable. Send to me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net.
Love to you and happy remembering!!!!
Lynda
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