SEPTEMBER SHENANIGANS!!!!

SEPTEMBER 6TH THRU SEPTEMBER 10TH etc., in KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!

HAPPY SEPT. 6TH BIRTHDAY TO… MARJORIE PAUL-SHOOK….MICHELLE CATES-DEAL…MARY LOURDES PETRONE!!!

I AM THANKFUL ON THURSDAY…..For a beautiful day here at Chippewa Lake…. for all the nice people who e-mailed Bob and me, with special messages of support after he was hacked once again! He is now open for business, so to speak, and we are thankful for that too!!! And, I am thankful for the Fantasy Fest King & Queen candidates, giving their ALL to raise $$$ for AIDS Help!!!!

DAVE BOOTLE AT LATEDA, 9/6-7-8!!!…..Dave performs in the By George Bar at 9 pm until midnight!!!!

AT LUSH BAR ON SEPT. 6TH….and every Thurs….A wine & chocolate tasting ..cost is $35….call 509-7378 for info…. At the former Lucky Street Gallery across from Lateda!!!

CARMEN & MICHAEL AT TAVERN ‘N TOWN, SEPT. 6…..This great duo performs from 5 to 9 pm…in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott!!!

AT CORK & STOGIE…SEPT. 6…..6 to 8 pm…Cigar & poker …1218 Duval St…Free cigar, cash bar, raffle, free food…a Seth for King FF event!

FREE DIVE IN MOVIE AT IBIS BAY….SEPT. 6….Enjoy the movie at 7:30 pm to 10 pm…..free movie, food and drinks to purchase!…3101 N. Roosevelt.

SCHOONER WHARF ON SEPT. 6……Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud…7 to 11 pm, Sam Ramos & Carl Peachey….9 t0 1 am the Magic of Frank Everhart!

WOMENFEST BEGINS THRU 9…..This event offers a plethora of great activities and fun. For more info and advance tix go to www.womenfest .com. Guides are available at the Gay Key West Center at 513 Truman Ave. The Womenfest Hospitality Suite is at the Southernmost Hotel, Sept. 4-9.

HAPPY SEPT. 7TH BIRTHDAY TO….NANCY NELSON…SUSAN CARDENAS… STEVE MISNER!!!

MAR “KEY” FOR KING EVENT…SEPT. 7….”Duke” it out Happy Hour, 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Bourbon St. Pub Pool Bar….724 Duval…2 for 1 cocktails snacks… 50/50 drawing and Yahtzee….ALL invited….

KAMAKAZEE KARAOKE ON SEPT. 7 AT BOBBY’S MONKEY BAR…..900 Simonton St….8 to 11 pm….$1 or $2 per song….A MAR “KEY” for KING EVENT!!! Lots of fun rules….50/50 raffle, and prizes!!!!

MIKE EMERSON AT TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON SEPT. 7 and SEPT. 9….Mike performs from 6 to 10 pm (9/7) and 5 to 9 pm (9/9) on both those nights in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott!!!

RED ROOSTER REVUE REUNION SHOW ON SEPT. 7…..KW Burlesque presents the show that started it all…the Red Rooster Revue…One Night Only!…9 pm at Mangoe’s upstairs…700 Duval…stars….TaTah DuJour…Frankie is Host….plus all your fave performers…Linda Sparks and Richard Crooks are musicians….Doors open at 8:30 pm….tix $25 General Admission….$35 for reserved seating. Call 771-0279 to reserve…Go to www.keywestburlesque.com for more info and updates of the future season!

UPPER DUVAL STROLL SEPT. 7….6 to 9 pm….all galleries, shops, eateries, etc. are open for your browsing and buying pleasure!

BOTTLECAP BIKE WEEK KICKSTART PARTY….SEPT. 7…..All tips, from 5 to 8 pm, benefit the KW Sunrise Rotary of the Conch Republic….discount drinks…raffles….VIP bartenders…1128 Simonton St.

SCHOONER WHARF ON SEPT. 7 & 8…..Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud…. 7 to Midnight, The Raven Cooper Band…9 to 1 am, the Magic of Frank Everhart.

CARTER BROS. AT GREEN PARROT…SEPT.7 & 8…..Fri. shows are at 5:30 pm and 10 pm…..Sat., showtime is 10 pm!

AT THE PIER HOUSE ON SEPT. 7 & 8….Larry Smith at the piano at 7 pm.

AST THE TROPIC SEPT. 7 THRU 13…..Coming: ROBOT & FRANK…SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED…MARINA ABRAMOVIC:THE ARTIST IS PRESENT…FAREWELL MY QUEEN…THE BOURNE LEGACY…Staying: HOPE SPRINGS…. Going: THE DARK NIGHT RISES…YOUR SISTER’S SISTER…PARANORMAN IN 3d…LAST CALL AT THE OASIS.

HAPPY SEPT. 8TH BIRTHDAY TO….BEN HARRISON…ED DOZIER…BARBARA ROSS!!!!

MOOSE LODGE YARD SALE ON SEPT. 8….This occurs from 7 am until Noon at 700 Eisenhower….Tables are $10 to rent…call 304-6900 for info!

MAR “KEY” FOR KING POOL PARTY ON SEPT. 8…..’Smiling in the Sun’ Pool Party at Bourbon St. Pub Pool…noon to 4 pm…ALL over 21 welcome….Bring your bathing suits and have FUN! Food, games, music and raffle!!!!

MICHAEL THOMAS AT TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON SEPT. 8 & SEPT. 10….6 to 10 pm on 9/8 and 5 to 9 pm on 9/10!!!! ….. in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott!!!!!

LOVE FUND BALL ON SEPT. 8….6 to 11 pm at the Westin Hotel….Open bar, full course dinner, entertainment & dancing…FORMAL, black tie optional…. Tix are $100 per person…..benefits the KWPolice Dept. when there are special needs and hardships….all tax deductible call 809-1091 for info.

NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS ON SEPT. 8….Auditions are at 11 am on Sat. in the Tennessee Wms. Lobby on Stock Island….Children and adults needed for this wonderful bi-annual show. Read more below!!!!

WOMEN FOR AFGHAN WOMEN FUNDRAISER…SEPT. 8….Free…but donations accepted….8 pm….at the First Congregational Church, 525 William St….Stars, Bobby Green, Howard Livingston, Gayla Morgan, George Natal, the Clayton Lopez Band, and the Blessed Community Gospel Choir…

PROJECT RUNWAY AT LATEDA….SEPT. 8….7 to 9 pm in the Crystal Room….hosts are Mark Watson & Chris Elwell & the Bitch Sisters!!! Sushi, Mitch, Domonic, Ma Evans, Fizz & Smyrna will auction their clothing designs, sz. 8 to 20….Fab accessory silent auction, cash bar, raffle,$10 at the door….a Liz for Queen event!

PETERSON HARLEY DAVIDSON OPEN HOUSE….SEPT. 8 & 9…..Come to 121 Duval St….food, music, fun, demo rides, etc.

HAPPY SEPT. 9TH BIRTHDAY TO…MAYOR CRAIG CATES…ED SWIFT…RANDY THOMPSON…STEPHANIE HELLSTROM….(Please also honor the memory of ADELINE TURNER….and MILLY & ANDY ASHMORE!!!!)

MAR “KEY” FOR KING ‘GET YOUR HAIRS DID’..SEPT. 9….This is a Cut-A-Thon, from 10 am to 2 pm…..Sunday, 9/9…..at HOT CUTS, 3255 Flagler Ave, #304…and BELLA Studio, 1222 Simonton St……$20 per haircut…no blowing or styling…just a cut!!!!

ANIMAL FARM OPEN ON SEPT. 9…..All welcome from 1 to 3 pm to see all the great animals….Free…donations accepted….on Stock Island!

LATEDA TEA DANCE ON SEPT. 9…..At 4 pm, it’s ‘GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN’ Tea Dance at the DA!!!! At 8:30 pm, it’s Black & Skabuddah in the By George Bar at 8:30 pm!!!!!

AT GREEN PARROT ON SEPT. 9…..It’s Joey Dale & the Gigolos at 5:30 pm soundcheck!

PIER HOUSE SHOWCASE ON SEPT. 9…..Larry will be showcasing DEB HUDSON at 9 pm……

SCHOONER WHARF ON SEPT. 9….Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud….6:30 to 11 pm, Marty Stonely & George Victory….9 to 1 am the Magic of Frank Everhart.

HAPPY SEPT. 10TH BIRTHDAY TO…DANNY WEATHERS….J.B. McLENDON… JOE VIANA…ERIC COLE!!!!!

AT LITTLE WHITE HOUSE ON 9/10…..Seth for King invites you to a State Dinner reception from 6 to 8 pm at the Little White House, 111 Front St….$40 at gate includes wine, food, and music!

SCHOONER WHARF…SEPT. 10….Noon to 5 pm, Raven Cooper…7 to 11 pm, Gary Hempsey…9 to 1 am, the Magic of Frank Everhart.

JAZZ JAMS AT PIER HOUSE ON SEPT. 10….Larry will be joined at 9 pm by Richard Crooks and Tim McAlpine!!!! All welcome to join in the jams!

MISCELLANEOUS THOUGHTS, EVENTS, REVIEWS, AND ONGOING PROGRAMS…….

COMING UP AT PEARL’S ON 9/6 & 8…..Singer and former great contestant on the show, THE VOICE, Beverly McClellan, will be performing at Pearl’s GuestHouse on United St. This Miami resident is a great singer and entertainer…..call 292-1450 for reservations!!!!

NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS ANNOUNCED….SEPT 8….There will be an open audition for this season’s gala production of THE NUTCRACKER. Auditions will be at 11 am on Sat., Sept. 8 in the lobby at Tennessee Williams lobby on Stock Island. Performers needed are boys from 4 to 12 and girls from 4 to 7 yrs. old….performers of all ages for the holiday party scene. The Nutcracker will be performed at Tennessee Williams on Dec. 15-16 and 19-22. Tix are available at www.keystix.com.

CONTINUING FANTASY FEST EVENTS:

AQUA IDOL every Tues. thru Oct. 16, from 6:30 to 8 pm at Aqua Nightclub, 711 Duval St. 70% of monies is split among the candidates. All monies is donated to AIDS Help. Free to attend.

BINGO AT 801 BOURBON….Every Sun. until Oct. 14….Bingo there will divide all proceeds equally among the candidates.

BRUCE MOORE SHOW AT TENN. WMS. ON FEB. 18…Mark your calendars! Beloved Key West/Broadway Baby, Bruce Moore will be performing a Show at Tennessee Williams Cabaret on February 18th. Charlie Lindberg will be accompany him on the piano. Will let you know Moore info soon!!!! ( Note also, that Bruce will be teaching tap at Body Zone South in February & March and he will also be featured in the Waterfront Playhouse production of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE March 5 thru March 30th!)

KEYS CHORALE INVITES YOU TO JOIN…..The Chorale has begun rehearsals for its 23rd Season, which will be dedicated to the memory of the wonderful Emily Boyd Lowe. Rehearsals are every Tues. night. To register call the college at 305-809-3185 and request to sign up for Mixed Community Chorus, CRN#10396. Call 305-745-1409 or 305-849-1474 for more info.

GOOD MORNING FLORIDA KEYS INFO….Jenna Stauffer hosts this show Tues., Wed., Thurs. and Fri. from 7 am to 8:30 am and also at 7 PM. Jenna is the main Host EVERY day. She is joined by Tom Oosterhoudt of Conch Color only on Fridays, and that is always a happening! You can view these shows on Comcast Channel 87 and at AT&T U-Verse, Channel 19 if you have U-Verse.….and WorldWide also at the times on website www.tvchannel19.com.

1st ANNUAL GAY2BAY SASHAY ANNOUNCED…SEPT. 29….Prepare to Sashay Away on National Gay Men’s HIV Awareness Day, Sat. Sept. 29 from 1:30 to 5:30 pm!!! Starts at the Southernmost Buoy on south St. and ending on Mallory Square via Duval St. It is bit of whimsy with a purpose….to let the world know that Gay men in the lower keys are doing their utmost to take control of their health and to let bystanders aware that HIV remains an issue. Get out your Fantasy Fest finery…bring along your pets….start planning now!!!! The idea for the Sashay is to see a delish swish of people in a rainbow of color making their way down Duval!!!! ……Mark your calendars…and more info on what this EVENT is will follow! To find out more NOW go to www.AIDSHelp.cc or call 296-6196 and ask to speak to Derrick Traylor.

CONGRATS TO DR. BRUCE BOROS!!!! Just want to wish Dr. Bruce Boros well in his new location at 1980 N. Roosevelt Blvd. His staff is all back with him and you can call for an appointment at 305-877-4011. (The office opened on Aug. 27th!!!!)

FLA KEYS WATERCOLOR SOCIETY TAKING REGISTERATION NOW…..The Fla Keys Watercolor Society is taking registration NOW for a four day workshop with international painter & author, MEL STABIN….Jan. 30,31,Feb, 1 & 2, 2013…to be held at the San Pablo Catholic Church I Marathon from 9 to 4 pm. Cost is $400 to FKWS members & $475 for non-members. Get registration forms at www.fkws.org or call Karen Beauprie at 847-687-2667.

IN MEMORIAM…..William Larkin, beloved father of good friend, Kristen Larkin LoGerfo, passed away at 3:45 pm on Aug. 18th. He was a wonderful man and father and we share in Kristen’s great loss at this time. You can send messages of condolence to Kristen’s mother at: Marilyn Larkin, 157 Blythewide Dr., Pittsfield, Mass. 01201. Messages of love and support can be sent to Kristen at: 979 Rt. 9 W…Grandview, NY 1

WIN WIN WEDNESDAY AT TAVERN ‘N TOWN……Every Wed. at the fab Tavern’N Town Restaurant at Beachside Marriott….they have a unique offering for diners! When the bill comes at the end of your meal, the waiter will come to your table and will toss a coin. You make the call…Heads or Tails, and, if you make the right call, your meal up to $100 is covered by the restaurant and you WIN!!!!! (Note: Drinks not included!) ALSO….It pays to be a regular at Tavern ‘N Town. Tavern holds a drawing once a month…..sign up for special offers …..and win a dinner for 2!!!! Don’t we all just LOVE manager, Ric Palmer, his great enthusiasm, and all that he does to welcome we locals to this great restaurant????!!!

PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR GOOD FRIEND, LINDA GREENBERG ……The beautiful, talented, and ultra charming Linda Greenberg is going through a challenging time and she needs your help. She will soon be going through radiation treatment and your thoughts, prayers and love will be greatly appreciated. Linda is one of Key West’s shining stars…..and she feels that the more prayers and positive thoughts coming her way, the better….I totally agree with her. Please send Linda messages of support to at lgreenb@msn.com….. You can send personal handwritten messages and cards to her at: Linda Greenberg….45 East 89th St….Apt. 31 E….New York, New York 10128. Having experienced some very challenging experiences myself, I know the power of the supportive and praying community behind you. Thank you for remembering my precious friend at this unsettling time.

2 BEDRM. HYATT CONDO FOR RENT ….. Jim & Kristen Mc-Glynn Ryan have a timeshare unit for rent, during President’s Day Week, Feb. 17 thru 24, 2013….It is a 2 bedroom condo that sleeps 6 to 8 people…at the Hyatt Beach House. The Hyatt normally charges $3,500 per week…..The Ryan’s will charge only $2,100. To view the property, go to http://www.hyattvacationclub.com/hvc/en/properties/beachhouseresort.html. For more questions e-mail Kristen at kristenmcglynn@hotmail.com. That is a great price for a lovely in-season resort!

TIX NOW ON SALE FOR BOBBY/CARMEN SHOWS AT LITTLE WHITE HOUSE!! …. I am giving you a big heads up….These shows, starring Bobby Nesbitt & Carmen Rodriguez, on January 29 and on February 17 & 19 of 2013 are already going fast. Top tables have already been sold. Go to www.keystix.com to read the description. There will be a new show, “Moonlight Serenade”….featuring the songs of World War II….and they will also reprise last year’s show a couple of times, “Sentimental Journey” (Feb. 18). Call Now so you will not be disappointed!!!!

LIBBY YORK ALSO AT LITTLE WHITE HOUSE…TIX ON SALE NOW….Go to www.keystix.com to order your tickets for various dates…..Libby York on Jan. 14 & 15…March 11 & 12….April 8 & 9!!!!! Libby’s shows will be celebrating the Key West Lifestyle….”Living in Paradise”…and each show will center on a different and unique theme! Great venue for this super jazz singer!

WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE INSTALLS LOOP SYSTEM FOR HEARING IMPAIRED!!!!!…..The Waterfront Playhouse is NOW fully ADA compliant for hearing impaired…and that is B-I-G!!!!! With the help of a wonderful donor & the Florida Hearing Loop Systems, our theater goers who are hearing impaired can come to the theater and hear every word onstage!!!! The entire stage picks up sound & transmits it wirelessly to T-Coil enabled hearing aids as well as cochlear implant users. The system also came with loaner portable receivers and headsets for hearing impaired individuals who do not have aids or T-Coil equipped hearing aids. The quality of the system has been tested and the signal is extraordinary! We welcome ALL theater goers to come to the Waterfront Playhouse and enjoy every single moment…not just visually, but audibly!!!! We thank Stanley and Judith Zabar for everything they have done to make this possible…and to Bunnie Smith for finding the ideal setup for our Playhouse!!!!

PRAYER CHAIN…….Please remember the following in your thoughts and prayers….Linda Greenberg…Jinny Luczak…Ricky Cartledge-Hall…Ron Chmura……the families of Kristen LoGerfo, Lois Kline and Emily Lowe….Lester Boatwright…Dawn Jones…Stephen Selka…Sue Lima-Fitch …Tony Freese…Alan Ferguson…Jean Claude Gosselin…Carol McNealey…Merle Hohman…Jennifer O’Lear…Pat West…John Cee…Liz Kern…Ruth Cahoon…Karl Muir…Ed Block…Margaret Taylor…Perry Jones…Will Stephens…Patrick Richards…Lee Garrison…Richard Stephens…Marion DePiero…Brent Ramer…Carol Schenk…Stephen Elliot…Tony Martinez…There are many reasons that we pray…not just for illnesses…..I believe that when we all send prayers and good vibes to those in need….the many prayers mystically meet and surround those being prayed for. We are One Human Family, are all in this thing called life together, and we have power within us to help our fellow man. Bless you for remembering our loved ones.

CONGRATS TO TIM GREENBERG…..It is wonderful that we have some great news from the proudest parents on earth, Linda & Fred Greenberg…..Their son, Tim, has been nominated for an Emmy award for his work as a Supervisory Producer of THE DAILY SHOW, with Jon Stewart. We hope he wins!!!!!!

WILLIAM WELCH INVITES YOU TO A PAINTING TRIP TO CUBA…..Artist Bill Welch invites all interested artists and friends to attend this fabulous trip to Cuba…..If you are interested call him at 508-361-3117…..The trip is Jan. 18 to25, 2013 and it sounds fabulous!!!!! Great itinerary. Call NOW!!!!

THE SHINGLES!!!!!…..I just heard from one of my readers that her husband is plagued with an horrendous case of the Shingles….affecting his forehead, face, all his senses….he has no energy, is in constant great pain surrounding his eye and head. It can be very serious especially in the facial area. She highly suggests that everyone get a shingles vaccination. I think I have to agree with her. Better safe than sorry, right?

MANDY MILES NEW BOOK RELEASED!!!!…..Wonderful Key West journalist, Mandy Miles, has come out with another marvelous book, MORE OF MANDY MILES’ TAN LINES: ONLY IN KEY WEST!!!! This is a book you will all want to own and purchase extras to give to Key West enthusiasts as gifts! This delightful read is available for $12.95 on Amazon.com. For a signed copy or more info e-mail mandymileskw@gmail.com to arrange for shipping and delivery! (Look on the back side to read the comment I made about Mandy’s writing!!!)

HALF OFF AT 2 CENTS ON APPLEROUTH UNTIL END OF SEPT…..Get half off dinner for locals at 2 CENTS…whatta deal!!!! If you have been wanting to try this special spot out, NOW is your chance!!!

FAST BUCK FREDDIE’S POP-UP GALLERY OPENS NOW OPEN…..The fabulous Fast Buck’s as we knew it is gone….(and the memory will ALWAYS linger on!!!) but it has re-opened as a Pop-Up Gallery! It is open daily from 11 to 4 pm and from 8 to 11 pm, and those exhibiting are Gallery on Green, Joy, Harrison, Morada Way Arts District, Eric Anfinson, Sherry Sweet-Tewell, Alan Kennnish, and Martha dePoo. Also photography, PERRY FRANTZMAN will be featured along with KW Art Warehouse featuring photography by Jorge de la Torriente. Stop in and see what it’s all about!

LOCAL AUTHOR RUSTY HODGDON PUBLISHES 2 NEW BOOKS!…. Rusty Hodgdon, who was the winner of the 2012 Mystery Fest Writing contest, sponsored by the Waterfront Playhouse, has penned two new books, entitled, THE SUBWAY KILLER and SUICIDE. They are “Psycho Thrillers” because they explore the Freudian depths of crime & mystery. Rusty graduated from Yale with degrees in English lit and creative writing. He later graduated from Boston U with a Juris Doctor degree. He worked for 20 years as a public defender in Boston, then with his own firm. He then left his law practice, and moved to Key West to pursue his writing passion. You can purchase these two thrillers online at Amazon.com. To read about them, get tantalizing snippets and purchase them go to the following site: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1/184-3359470-9085020?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=RUSTY+HODGDON.

MARKY MARK PATTERSON NEEDS YOUR HELP…..Marky Patterson, who is running for Fantasty Fest King 2012, is seeking Underwriters or Event Sponsors to help alleviate campaign costs. Presently he needs donations to cover cost of T-shirts, merchandise, posters, printing, flyers, etc.…..I know Marky and he is a super fellow and has a huge heart…..He is running for all the right reasons and he will give 150% for AIDS Help! If you can help in any way, please let him know by calling him at 305-509-2296. You can also contact Marky at markykeywest@gmail.com or you can call Marvin Hunt, campaign mgr. at 724-333-4137. The campaign officially starts Aug. 24 thru Oct. 19, and official contributions toward the “Grand Total” cannot be made until 5pm on Aug. 24 and thereafter…. but now is when all preliminary arrangements are made. Those interested in underwriting and sponsoring send checks to Mark Patterson at 320 Truman Ave., Key West, FL 33040. You will receive a letter from AIDS Help acknowledging your donation for tax purposes.

WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES ITS FAB 2012/2013 SEASON!!!!…..I can hardly contain my excitement with the upcoming fantastic theater season recently announced by the esteemed WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE!!! Five great shows and three special events to look forward to and You will NOTwant to miss a single show! Mark your calendars!!!! THE 39 STEPS, Dec. 20-Jan. 12……(stars David Black, Brandon Beach, JB McLendon, & Erin McKenna!!! )……SIX DANCE LESSONS in SIX WEEKS, Jan. 31 – Feb. 16….starring Joy Hawkins and Denis Hyland……THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, March 7-March 30 (starring Danny Weathers, Kristen Michelle, David Black, Marjorie Paul-Shook, Bruce Moore, Jeffrey Harwell, Laurie Breakwell, JB McLendon, Kyla Piscopink, Vicki Roush, Rhett Kalman, Michael Pallansch, Andrew Hodge, Carolyn Cooper, Phil Tabb, Lauren Thompson, & Marc Crow!!!)…TYPHOON JUDY…April 5-13, starring the amazing Christopher Peterson with Jim Rice, musical director……DEATHTRAP, May 2-18……PLUS there are 3 very special EVENTS: Nov. 16 & 17….S’WONDERFUL: AN EVENING OF GERSHWIN, starring 12 of Key West’s Best vocalists…….January 16…..ALL KINDS OF EVERYTHING…A Concert of World & Irish Folk Music with FIONA MOLLOY with Bobby Nesbitt as guest star…….June 10……HOWARD LIVINGSTON & THE MM24 BAND!!!!! I encourage you to become a MEMBER of the Waterfront Playhouse. There are various levels of Membership and they each off lots of special privileges. Go to the website at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org to see the breakdown. You will also want to make certain you get your season tickets for this amazing season!!!!!

RED BARN ANNOUNCES SEASON…..Celebrate The Barn’s 33 years presenting quality theatre to Key West! Mark your calendars!!!! Nov. 7-24….PERSON OF INTEREST…new play by Bob Bowersox…..Nov.29, 30, Dec 1….MADE IN KEY WEST ,fundraiser…details TBA…..Dec. 13-Jan. 12….OIL CITY SYMPHONY….Jan. 22-Feb. 23: THE DIVINE SISTER…Feb. 3-18 & Mar. 17-April 8: LOVE , LOSS & WHAT I WORE……Feb. 27-March 2…TEA FOR THREE…..LADY BIRD, PAT & BETTY……March 12-Ap. 13…TIME STANDS STILL….April 16-20….CONCHS, COWBOYS & TALES OF OLD KEY WEST….April 30-May 25….SHORT ATTENTION SPAN THEATRE!!!!

PRIME STEAKHOUSE LOCAL APPRECIATION…..50% off all appetizers & 25% off all bottles of wine…..951 Caroline St…..296-4000

BANANA CAFÉ SPECIALS…..30% off dinner from Tues. thru Sat. from 6 to 7:30 pm…..1215 Duval St. 294-7227…..20th Anniversary Thank you to Locals!

MARTIN’S LUNCH SPECIAL……50% off lunch every Thursday for Locals…917 Duval St…..

GOOD NEWS FROM JOANNA BRADY (SCHMIDA)….Joanna has sold her novel, “The Woman at the Light” to St. Martin’s Press in NYC. The new version (a bit different from the old one) is presently out….it will carry Joanna’s pen name, Joanna Brady. To know more about her book, a historical novel about Key West, go to www.JoannaBradySite.com. I may add…it is the perfect book to add to your summer reading list and a perfect gift. “The Woman at the Light” is also available in hard cover, Kindle, and audio versions. Congrats to Joanna!!!

RODNEY ROSS’S NEW BOOK….This handsome and debonair Key West author, has written a great new book…. “The Cool Part of His Pillow”….Both the paperback, at $17.99 and the e-Book at $6.99 are available from Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, the Dreamspinner Press website and other e-tailers…plus mainstream bookstores, including Key West’s Island Books on Fleming St. It is a great read! Support our Key West authors!!!!

PARDISE TENNIS AT 1800 ATLANTIC….CLASSES AND ALL…..To find out the summer AUGUST Schedule for Drill & Play, Adult Leagues, Jr. Tennis Camp, Private Lessons,, the Pro Shop etc., contact pro, Nicole at 305-395-1035 or go to http://www.paradisetenniskeywest.com.

STEVE CALDERWOOD’S WINE MESSAGE…..This Wine Guru, knows about all Wine related events happening in Key West and in the Keys. To get on his e-mail list, go to winelizard@me.com or to wineslut@me.com. Tell him I sent you!!!

STEVE INFORMS ME THAT……Michael’s Restaurant is doing a summer wine promo….Mon. thru Wed. each week, you will get $10 off any bottle of wine (not half bottles!). Also, the Lush Bar at the Green Pineapple on Duval across from Lateda, is having an Organic Wine & Chocolate tasting all day on Thursdays. 5 wine pairing & 5 different chocolates…cost is $35. Call 855-487-5874 for more info

TEVERY FRIDAY AT B.O.’S …..It’s Richard Crooks and Bara Cuda and other musicians, entertaining at 6!

GREAT DEAL AT CAMILLE’S RESTAURANT ON SIMONTON ST………Camille’s has a great Summer time early Flamingo Special…..50% off dinner between 6 and 7:30 pm….Local ID a must. Served each eve except Monday!!!!! Thanks to Denise and the Gang at CAMILLE’S!!!!!

CAFÉ SOLE DAILY SPECIAL….Cafe Sole on Southard St. offers a 50% off regular menu and selected wines, from 5 to6:30 PM every day of the week!!!!! Thanks to Chef John Correa!!!!

LATEDA HAS LOCALS LUNCH MENU…..From Mon. thru Fri. from 11:30 to 3 pm, Lateda is serving an $8.50 super lunch menu, which includes iced tea & soda. 6 delish choices….just for YOU!

BUZZZ ON TV……Catch Those fab BUZZZ Babes every Tues. at 4pm at beautiful locations….Taping is at 4 pm and all are invited. Catch it every Sat. & Sun. at 6:30 pm & Mon. at 7 pm on WEYW, Ch 87 and AT&TU-Verse Ch. 19….The Babes are Pamela Childs and Rhonda Florence!!!! For taping locations & dates go to The BUZZZ In the Keys on Facebook or call 295-6629. ALL the season’s shows are available on YOU TUBE at www.youtube.com/buzzztv2012. Enjoy the BUZZZ!!!!!!

JAZZ JAM AT THE GREEN PARROT….EVERY SUNDAY……This Jazz Jam will be from 1 to 4:30 pm, every Sunday during the season…..Musicians are Richard Crooks, Mike Emerson, and Tim McAlpine. You are asked to join in the jamming!

AT AQUA NIGHTCLUB THIS WEEK….. Dueling Bartenders is every Monday and it packs em in! Starts at 5:30 pm, and the Dueling Singers are Randy Thompson and either Gassy Winds or Goddess….in full drag! They are all super vocalists!!!! On Tuesdays it’s Aqua Idol at 6:30 PM!!!!!!! The dynamite Aquanettes perform at 9 every night and an extra 11 pm show on Fri. & Sat. You do not want to miss the super entertainment at Aqua Lounge!!!!!!

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

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

Love to YOU…and Remember……Self pity is a waste of time!!!!

Lynda