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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH, 2010, IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!
 
THANKFUL ON THURSDAY!!!!
My husband, BOB FRECHETTE, is thankful that when he lost his money clip with nearly $200 in it, a good Samaritan had turned it in, all there!!!  What special people live in Key West!
MICHAEL BEHMKE sent me this…”I am thankful that the apple sometimes falls, far, far away from the tree.  My daughter, Bridget, a Junior in High School, just brought home a 4.8523 GPA this quarter!  All Megan and I can do is look at each other and shrug?”
PLEASE SEND ME YOUR THANKFUL THURSDAY THOUGHTS!!!!  Send to me a kwlynda@bellsouth.net.  Do not send it with my blog attached.
 
HOWARD LIVINGSTON ON DIRECTV ON 11/18….
Key West Time with Howard Livingston as host presents a new episode tonight at 9 PM on Channel 354 on DirecTV.  This show airs again on Sunday at 7:30 PM and then on Tuesday at 11 PM.  PLUS…you can go online 24/7, after the first air date on www.keywesttime.com AND www.conchtv.com.  Howard and the Hollenbacks ROCK!
 
WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE…11/19 & 20….
This is the Kickoff show of the great 71st. Season at the Waterfront Playhouse!  The show is the opening fundraiser…..and it is called…. BROADWAY…LET’S TWIST AGAIN!!!!  More that 30 of Key West’s most beloved entertainers will be performing some music from some of Broadway’s greatest shows…The Twist is that the fellows will be singing songs usually song by gals, and vice versa!!!!  There are still some tix available for both nights.  Call 294-5015 or go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org!!!  Friday’s show includes an after party with the Cast and Saturday’s show does not.  The All Star Cast includes, Bruce Moore, Marjorie Paul-Shook, Michael Mulligan, Gayla Morgan, Traci Reynolds, Amy Ray, Danny Weathers, Gordon Ross, Carmen Rodriguez, Joy Hawkins, Dean Walters, David Black, Laure Breakwell, Eric Cole, Joe McMurray, Michael McCabe, Vicki Roush, Rick Simone, Ruben Navarro, Randy Thompson, Carolyn Cooper, Robin Deck, Melody Cooper, Erin McKenna, Maj Johnson, John Wells, plus musicians, Robert Strickland, Skipper Kripitz and Joe Dallas…and some surprises, too!  You will LOVE this show….I promise!!!!  Call NOW!!!  The show is sponsored by Royal Furniture & The Elwell Family…and the party is catered by Small Chef at Large!
 
AQUA IDOL LAST NIGHT….
Two contestants were eliminated last night….Jillian Gilbertson and Zack Bentley…..I heard all those still competing were outstanding, including Rick Dery, Jeanie Falcone and Rodney Coles.  Next week promises to be another super evening….Great entertainment with $$$ going to help the Wesley House…a great cause!  On Nov. 23, I will be a guest judge….Hope you will be there…6:30 PM every Tuesday evening at 711 Duval St.
Don’t forget, the Aquanettes perform at 9 PM onstage tonight!
 
JUST WANT TO CLEAR THINGS UP….
The Improvables is an Improv group associated with the People’s Theater of Key West.  The Captains of Improv is a separate group.  Some of the actors in one group also participate in the other.  Some do not.  Both groups enjoy making you laugh…..Sorry to have said they were one and the same.  Let’s just say…They are similar….but not matching!
 
CAFE SOLE TASTER’S GUILD ON 11/18….
At 7 PM, this is the first wine dinner of the season…$65 for members…Call 292-4004 to book your seat!!! 
 
AT THE BOTTLECAP…11/19….
From 5 to 8 PM….All proceeds go to FLA State Employee Charitable Campaign…With beneficiaries being United Way, Wesley House, Domestic Abuse Shelter, Boy Scouts, and the FLA Keys Outreach Coalition!  Great and numerous prizes to win….buy chances ….$2 per ticket or 3 for $5….Food & Drink….Call 304-9045 for further info.  1128 Simonton St.
 
TERRI WHITE STARS IN THE CRYSTAL ROOM….11/25…
Tix are now on sale for Broadway star, Terri White’s first show, LIVE FROM BROADWAY, in Lateda’s Crystal Room on Thanksgiving evening at 9 PM….Call 296-6706 to reserve your seat.  After a big dinner, what could be better than to hear the wonderful voice of Terri White…doesn’t get much better than that!  Note that Terri will also be performing in the Crystal Room on Dec. 2, 16, 22, 27, 29 and Jan. 1.
 
ARTS & CRAFT FAIR AT GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH….SAT., 11/20….
Grace Lutheran will hold its 20th annual Arts & Craft Fair at 2713 Flagler Ave. on 11/20….there is a book fair, over 100 silent auction items and many vendors in the parking lot.  There is a huge bake sale and the kitchen will serve lunch.  From 4 to 7 PM there is a spaghetti dinner and you can eat there or get take outs.  ALL proceeds benefit the school.
 
THE PEOPLE’S THEATER OF KEY WEST…..
Presents, Apocalyptic Butterflies at their new theater, Downstage, at 3340 N Roosevelt Blvd.  This play runs Thurs. thru Sat. at 8 PM and Sun. there is a matinee at 2 PM…until Dec. 19th.  This play is an endearing look at family relationships and the power of forgiveness with some very funny moments too!  Tix are $25.  General seating at the door or call 294-6813 to reserve.  Find more about PTKW by going to www.peoplestheaterofkeywest.com.
 
DID YOU KNOW???
This is scary….A report introduced in the US Senate states that a child will have witnessed 8,000 murders and 100,000 acts of violence on television before completing elementary school!
 
SURVIVOR’S REUNION CONCERT…11/20….
….at Salute on Higgs Beach….6:30 to 10:30 PM…..Dance on the sand under the moonlight at the 10th annual Survivor’s Reunion Concert to benefit WomanKind.  There will be a Caribbean Feast prepared by Salute’s Richard Hatch, with food donated by Fausto’s and Cole’s Peace Bakery.    Tix are $30 in advance or $35 at the door.  Sponsors can buy a table of 10 tix for $250 and free advertising.  Buy tix online at www.womankindkeywest.org, in the Blue Heaven gift shop, at Salute, or at the WomanKind offices at 3142 Northside Dr.  To become a sponsor, donate a raffle prize, or volunteer to help with the event call Cali at 294-4004×115.
 
AIDS MEMORIAL QUILT ON DISPLAY…
…at Graffiti, 701 Duval St….from 10 AM until 10 PM, daily thru Dec. 1st.
 
PRAYER CHAIN….
Keep Jennifer O’Lear, Margie Randall, Doug Childs, Sr. Phyllis McMurray, Richard Stephens, Roger Harmon, Carol Schenck,and Katherine Raney in your thoughts and prayers.  Thank you.
 
AT THE GARDENS HOTEL…11/18….
Pianist, Rob DiStasi performs from 5:30 to 9:30 on Thursday for Cabaret Night at the GARDENS!!!….The D’Vine Wine Gallery is open from 5 until 10:00 PM!  Come and see what everyone is talking about!  526 Angela St.
 
AT THE BOTTLECAP ON 11/18…..
It’s Thursday, and that means that singer/songwriter, Dave Bootle will be performing in the GROOVE Lounge at 9 PM until Midnight! On Sat. at 8 PM, it’s the Improvables performing…..$5 donation helps the People’s Theater!
 
SATURDAY, 11/20 AT THE BOTTLECAP…
There will be a Nutcracker Key West Preview Party from 7 to 9:00 PM in the Groove Lounge at The BottleCap Lounge, 1128 Simonton St.  There will be displays of The Nutcracker on 8 TV’s and on the 10 ft. HD Screen….Mingle with some of the costumed characters in the show…enjoy wonderful music by DJ Marky Pierson, exec. director of Nutcracker KW….Meet creator, Joyce Stahl, whose brainchild the Nutcracker is…VIP bartenders…light appetizers… and a fun raffle of great prizes.  This is FREE to attend.  Please come to support this uniquely KW holiday production….a portion of the proceeds will go to benefit The Nutcracker.  The show will be presented at Tennessee Williams on Dec. 17th through the 22nd, and tix are now on sale by going to www.keystix.com.
 
KY-MANI MARLEY BOOK SIGNING & CONCERT…11/20…
The son of Bob Marley, will have a 1 hour book-signing, of his book “Dear Dad”…. from 4 to 5 PM at the all new Pool Bar at Southernmost Hotel, 1319 Duval St…Q & A with the artist….10 tix will be given away…drink & nibbles…The Concert begins at 5 PM…Reggae with Ky-Mani Marley, Pato Banton & The Spam Allstars at the Truman Annex Waterfront.  Buy tix at www.keystix.com or call 295-7676.  Southernmost Hotel is a proud sponsor.
 
PUN OF THE DAY…
A rubber band pistol was confiscated from algebra class…because it was a
weapon of Math Disruption!
 
BENEFIT FOR DEAN WALTERS ON 11/21…
Everyone is invited to attend this benefit to help Dean with overwhelming hospital bills he has incurred due to double knee surgeries….At the Grand Foyer of Tenn. Williams Theatre from 2 to 4 PM….$25 at the door…Music…entertainment by Mike Emerson, Melody Cooper, Dave Aaron, Maj Johnson, Laurie Breakwell, Ruben Navarro, Kyla Piscopink and many more, accompanied by Larry Smith & Vincent Zito…emcee is Jenna Stauffer.
 
AT LATEDA ON 11/ 19 & 20…. 
Debra & Patrick perform at 8:30 PM in the By George Bar on the 19 & 20th, at 8:30 PM….Upstairs in the Crystal Room, it’s Randy Roberts LIVE at 9:00 PM.  Call 296-6706 for reservations!
 
QUESTION TO PONDER….
Whom do you admire most?  In what way does that person inspire you?
TAVERN ‘N TOWN…..11/18…
It’s that multi-talented duo of Carmen Rodriguez and Gordy Michael from 5 to 9 PM at BeachSide Marriott….2 for 1 cocktails and Tapas, from 5 to 7 PM!!!
 
THE SCHOONER WHARF BAR…11/18…
Michael McCloud performs from Noon until 5 PM today….From 7 to 11:00 it’s Biscuit Miller & The Mix from 7 PM until 11 PM…..Frank Everhart! entertains from 9 until 1:00 AM!!!
 
ALL MALE ARTISTS OUT THERE…
The SoDu Gallery invites all Male Artists in the Keys a chance to shine.  The Gallery is hosting their first annual Men’s Art Show…called, MAN’S BEST FRIEND.  This show will be held Jan.19th during the Upper Duval Full Moon HOWL.  It will be a fundraiser for the SPCA and they will receive 20% of the sales…the artist will get 50% of the sale his piece.  The show will run Jan. 19-29.  All media is acceptable and it is a juried show….$10 submission fee…Deadline to submit is Dec. 15th.  To apply stop at SoDu Gallery at 1102 B Duval St., or e-mail sodugallery@gmail.com.  Call 296-4400 for further details.
 
D’VINE WINE GALLERY AT THE GARDENS HOTEL 11/18…
From 5 to 10 PM, every Wed. through Sun…. Thursday at 5:30 to 9:30…it’s Cabaret Night, and Rob Distasi will be tickling the ivories!!!
 
MY NEW CELL PHONE…
Anyone out there have time to teach me how to operate my new BlackBerry Torch cell phone?  Let me know if you have one and know how to use it.
THE STUDIOS ON 11/18….6 TO 9 PM….
The main Hall of the historic Armory at 600 White St., will be filled with ready-to-by works by a dozen local artisans during the monthly Walk on White….there will be paintings, jewelry designs, tiles, stationary, books, etc.  All those who purchase something will be entered into a special drawing for a $50 TSKW gift certificate for a workshop of their choice.  And don’t forget to see the great exhibit featured at The Studios…Read on….
 
EXHIBIT AT THE STUDIOS…ONGOING….
There is a brilliant Exhibit, featuring amazing and heartwarming photographs of those friends from The MARC House.  The photographer is Michael Marrero and if you haven’t seen these photos you are doing yourself a disservice!  This will run through Nov. 30th!  600 White St.
 
WALK ON WHITE THIS COMING THURSDAY, NOV. 18TH….
….from 6 to 9:00 PM…..Come and enjoy all the Great Galleries, shops and studios as they will be open for your browsing, buying, and enjoyment!
 
HARRISON GALLERY ON 11/18…
This is a MUST stop along the Walk on White Way…The wonderful paintings of Deedra Ludwig and Cindy Kulp will be presented….a brilliant show….825 White St.
 
DONNA BARNETT AT STONE SOUP GALLERY…11/18…
Jewelry designer, Donna Barnett, will be showing at this Gallery at 802 White St. from 6 to 9 PM….Stop in to welcome Donna back to Key West… No doubt you will get to see Terri White also!
 
COSMO THE BOAT CAT @ ARTISAN FAIR….11/18..
Sherry Sweet-Tewell, the creator of this ever popular book about Cosmo the Cat…..will be at The Studios selling her many Cosmo Items which have become a favorite with children of ALL ages.  Lots of great stuff for the holidays!  600 White St. from 6 to 9 PM…..
 
PARAPROSDOKIAN SENTENCE OF THE DAY…
I thought I wanted a career…turns out I just wanted pay checks!
 
DAVID HERZOG’S ISLAND STEEL DRUMS…11/18 & 19…
Dave performs solo at the Key West Harbor Yacht Club from 7 PM until 10:00 PM….Open to the public…just pull up very close to the gate to open it!  Dave will performs island faves, caribbean, Buffet, Chesney and even Belafonte…locate on Stock Island on Peninsular Dr…
 
AT THE CUSTOM HOUSE, 11/19….
Alan Kennish’s “Seascapes” Wine Reception and Book Signing on Fri., 11/19…from 5 to 7:00 PM…Alan will be there to sign his new book…and will have giclee’s for sale in the Museum Store.  This show runs through Nov. 30th.
 
HAPPY NOVEMBER 18TH BIRTHDAY TO….
….a true Southern Gentleman, and my friend, LEE GARRISON….to that always fabulous entertainer, CHRISTOPHER PETERSON (We all sure miss him in Key West!!!!)…and to that special SCOTT ARMSTRONG!!!
 
Love to YOU…and Remember…
Don’t be afraid to show your true colors!  If you believe passionately that something is right, fight for it with all your might!  Dig deep in your soul and refuse to give ground….even when the odds seem overwhelming, keep fighting.  You’ll be amazed how often persistence wins the day.  As Mark Twain once said…”It’s not the size of the dog in the fight…it’s the size of the fight in the dog.”
Lynda

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