It’s 1/11/11 in Key West!!!!
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11th, 2011, IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!
GREETINGS…AT THE RED BARN THEATRE….THRU JAN. 15th…
This is the super delightful, moving, and thought provoking holiday play that has also been receiving praise and raves by everyone who sees it! Joy Hawkins has directed this gem…starring Quincy Perkins, Robin Deck, Gene Drum, Brandon Beach and Shakti Assouline…it will touch your heart! For tix, go to www.redbarntheatre.com or call 296-9911. The Red Barn is located at 319 Duval St. (Please note that The Little Black Dress Event on 1/13 has been canceled at this time.)
TIX ON SALE FOR BRUCE MOORE’S SHOW ON 1/31 & 2/7…
Bruce Moore, our dear Broadway Baby, is heading for NYC to spread his wings…He has 2 farewell shows scheduled, called, “Once Before I Go”…on Jan. 31st and Feb. 7th..at 8 PM in the Tennessee Williams Cabaret Theatre. This will be a toe-tapping evening of song and dance…a loving goodbye gift to KW and the people who mean so much to him. Call the box office at 295-7676 or go to www.keystix.com for tickets. Let’s make these nights memorable for Bruce, who has given our community so much joy during these past years!
PRAYER CHAIN…
Please remember the following in your thoughts and prayers….Jennifer O’Lear….Richard Crooks…Richard Stephens…Karla Muir….Lottie Domski…the John Turner Family…. Please send me the names of those whom should be added to the prayer chain. I know there are those out there are others who could use good thoughts, prayers, and cheer from the community. Remember also, that you don’t have to be physically sick to be prayed for…there are Many reasons people need our prayers. Prayers change things, and we are all in this together, so please let me know and I will re-establish this important service. Thank you.
JOY GALLERY ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING ALL MONTH…
This Gallery, under new management by Jim Wallace, announces that they will be celebrating its Grand Opening during the entire month of January. Located at 1124 Duval St., the 2011 season will be dedicated to live up to its name…JOY! During the month of Jan., the gallery will be open for longer hours, quality artwork at affordable prices will be offered…and stop in, sip a glass of wine and see what Jim and Joy are all about! From Jan. 18 to the 20th, artist Steve Tracy will be there to meet and greet and present his works of art. Multi-media Artist, Rita Schwab, will be in the gallery Jan. 30 & 31st.
MEMORIAL MASS FOR ADELINE TURNER…JAN. 12TH..
There will be a Memorial Mass to celebrate the wonderful Life of Adeline Turner, who passed away suddenly on Friday, 1/7. It will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Duval St. at 11:00 AM. Adeline was beloved in Key West and she will be missed more than words can say. Note that David Troy-Francis is flying in to do the music for this special service.
HOWARD LIVINGSTON’S KEY WEST TIME…
This wonderful entertainer is on DirecTV, Channel 354, every Thurs. at 9 PM, on sun. at 7:30 PM and Tues. at 11 PM. You can also go to www.conchtv.com or to www.keywesttime.com and catch Howard 24/7 wherever you are!
LAST NIGHT AT LATEDA….
It was Mary Jo DaSilva’s birthday, and a huge crowd was on hand to wish her well on her special day! Adding to the festivities, was musician, Dave Bootle, who wowed the adoring crowd with great dance music all night long! Dave has come to Key West and has taken the town by storm! It was great to see Heather, Colleen, Teri, Bunnie, Jack, Rebecca, Mark, Harrell, Barry, Lenore, Kenny, Jim & Dan, Spot, Raef, Steve, and soooo many others having a blast at LATEDA!!!!!
AT LATEDA…….Jan. 11th…
Randy Roberts LIVE, in the Crystal Room at 9 PM….Call 296-6706 for tix.
In the By George Bar at 8 PM, it’s Black & Skabuddah.
RANDY THOMPSON and the STARS OF AQUA IDOL SHOW…JAN. 13th…
Emcee Extraordinaire, Randy Thompson, with Aqua Idol Michael McCabe, plus Amy Ray, Traci Reynolds, Gayla Morgan, Yoa Hardardottir, Bill Heller, Tim Dahms, Maj Johnson, Valerie Carr, James Warren, Victor Lopez, plus Chris Tanner and other surprises! 8:00 PM…$50…Gala after Party sponsored by Bunnie Smith & Jack Paul and catered by Teresa Wright. Call 294-5015 for tickets NOW! Or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org. Very few tickets remain so call NOW!!
AT THE PIER HOUSE..1/11..
Larry Smith is in the Wine Galley at 7 PM…
TAVERN ‘N TOWN …1/11…
It’s the luscious Carmen Rodriguez & Gordy Michael from 5 to 9 PM in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott…2 for 1 Tapas and Cocktails tonight!
NANCY 3 HOFFMAN ANNOUNCE PIANO LESSONS AT THE COLLEGE…
Piano Dreams for Beginners and Intermediates begins this week at FKCC. If you want to learn to play, call Nancy at 305-809-3155 for further info. Nancy will be the featured Showcase Guest at The Pier House on Jan. 16th at 9 PM with Larry Smith!
SCHOONER WHARF ON Mon, Jan. 11th…
Noon to 5 PM…Michael McCloud…7 to 11 PM….Raven cooper, Caffeine Carl & Jeremy…9 until 1 AM …the Magic of Frank Everhart.
CAPTAINS OF IMPROV SCHEDULE….
This wild & wacky group appears every Fri. eve Upstairs at The Hog’s Breath Saloon …2 shows at 8 and 11:00 PM! The dates are January 14-21-28!!!!
AQUA IDOL FOR TROPHIA BUTTERFLY FOUNDATION ….1/11…
Tonight begins the Idol Competition with all tips going to the Trophia Butterfly Foundation in Key West! Action begins at 6:30 PM. Great competition…Randy Thompson is host…great judges…Fun for a Good Cause! 711 Duval St.
VIRGILIOS ON TUES., JAN. 11TH..
It’s The Chris Thomas Band, back by popular demand, at 9 PM….It’s Chris Thomas, with Skipper Kripitz, and Tim McAlpine, playing music from the 60’s to the 80’s with lots of songs to make you wanna dance the night away!!!! Located behind La Trattoria at 524 Duval St.
FREE EVENING WORKSHOP WITH DEBRA YATES….Jan. 12th…
Debra Yates will present a Free workshop, “Peaceful Garden Havens: How to Create Your Own Outdoor Sanctuary” on Wed., Jan. 12th, from 5:30 to 7 PM at West Martello. Open for all, the evening will be followed by a social, and there will be a Q & A with Debra.
COCCO & SALEM IMAGINE ART GALLERY….Jan. 12th…
Please attend an artist reception to meet & greet KW artist, Marylene Proner, and see her latest collection, “Vibration, Illusion and 3-D in Key West.” 5:30 to 8:30 PM at 1111 Duval St. The exhibit will go thru Jan. 25th.
2011 MISS KEY WEST CLOSET BALL…JAN. 13th..
This Annual Pageant will be held at 8 PM at the Garden Bar at Bourbon St. Pub, 724 Duval St. Randy Roberts is the Host-ess…Ben Teague is the producer. All proceeds go to benefit AIDS Help…..Gen. admission is $20 at the door…a few tables remain…call Terry Paulson at 293-3666 for info on that. Event includes a silent auction & a 50/50 raffle!
FLORIDA SEAFOOD FESTIVAL…Jan. 15th…
This Event will be held at Bayview Park, from 11 AM until 9 PM….Live entertainment all day, fabulous food, Arts & Crafts, Marine Exhibits and Youth Activities, lots of Vendors selling their wares….. Bring the whole family !
FLEMING STREET GALLERY…JAN. 16TH OPENING…
This Gallery at 830 Fleming St. at the corner of Margaret, celebrates its season opening on Sun. jan., 16th from 6 to 9 PM..Titled, “Two Points of View”..it is an eclectic collection for photographic works by locals, Shirley Sulllivan and Don Kincaid. Their subjects are many Key’s treasures of the underwater, literary & architectural variety….with some 1974 Buffet on the side. Come to this Free Reception and meet & greet the artists. 305-296-9000.
SAVE JAN. 17TH FOR A TROPIC CINEMA EVENT…
The Documentary Film, “For the Next 7 Generations” about the 13 indigenous grandmothers…will be shown at The Tropic at 7:30 PM. Q & A to follow with NYC Film Producer, Carole Hart & on e of the 13 Grandmothers via ‘Skype’. Tix are only $10. This will sell out so come early or buy ahead. In the Carper theatre. Gail Lima will be on hand to present this show to the audience.
FRAN DECKER OF FRANGIPANI GALLERY….Jan. 19th…
…will be presenting her show “Flying High” at Frangipani Gallery at 1102 Duval St. on Jan. 19th. Meet Fran, the owner/artist of this Gallery, at a reception from 6 to 9:00 PM, to see her new paintings….the show will run thru Jan. 31st. Note that artist William Welch’s wonderful exhibit is at this Gallery until Jan. 15th, and Bill, himself, will be on hand on Sundays and Wednesdays. His exhibit is titled, “Souvenirs.” The gallery is open from 10 AM until 6 PM every day
LEADING LADIES OF BROADWAY ON JAN. 23rd…
…The Key West POPS presents this fabulous show honoring the great dames of Broadway and starring, Terri White, Lee Roy Reams, Susan Speidel, Maria Zito-Kaufman, Laurie Breakwell, Kristen Michelle, Bruce Moore, Bobby Nesbitt, Mike Mulligan, Danny Weathers, David Black, Eric Haley, Dean Walters, Gordon Ross, Marjorie Paul-Shook, Mary Falconer, Joy Hawkins, Linda Greenberg, Gayla Morgan, Kyla Piscopink, Carolyn cooper, the Halbes, members of the Keys Chorale…at 7:30 PM for ONE Night ONLY!!! Vincent Zito is musical director, Cameron Murray is the director, with choreographers, Penny Leto, Bruce Moore, & Carolyn Cooper! Go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 for tickets to this MUST SEE show!
DON’T FORGET TO GO DAILY TO MY WEBSITE…
…at https://www.conchtv.com/key-west/lynda or to www.conchtv.com. I will be sending this out a few times a week, but I am updating the website every day….so check it out and DO leave a comment!
JIMMY OLSON AT THE PIANO AT SQUARE ONE….Jan. 11th…
…on Sundays and Mondays from 6 to 9 PM….All welcome to sing with Jimmy…He will be playing requests and all your fave songs!
CABARET DUJOUR AT TENNESSEE WILLIAMS ON JAN. 14TH…
Join TaTah DuJour and an ALL Star Cast for a night of Classic Burlesque as it once was!…this will be an opulent show that will take you to the olden days of Burly Q…the Ann Corio and Gypsy Rose Lee era!…wacky comedy, live music, saucy & sassy and quite a bit brassy! Marky Pierson is the super host! Tix can be bought online at www.keystix.com or by calling 295-7676..also at the door the night of the show.
DOES ANYONE NEED THESE SERVICES????
I have a very close friend who does elder care, child care, pet sitting and house sitting. If you are in need of these services, please call 262-490-5002, or let me know and I will send your numbers to her. She comes Highly recommended! Thank You!
PIANO RECITALS ON JAN. 16 & 23….
Concert pianist, David Troy-Francis will be back in The Keys and he will be presenting 2 piano recitals. There will be on at St. Peter Church on Big Pine Key at MM31.5 on Sun., Jan. 16th at 7:00 PM. David announces that this concert will be dedicated to the memory of his dear friend, Adeline Turner. The other concert will be in Islamorada at Matacumbe United Methodist Church at MM81.8, Oceanside, on Sun., Jan. 23rd, at 1:30 PM. David will be performing classical compositions and also American Hymns. For further details call 323-251-0896.
BOURBON ST. BINGO…EVERY SUNDAY…
….at 5 PM, until Feb. 6th upstairs at 801 Duval St….all proceeds go to the Xena Fund!
SHOW & SHINE CAR SHOW….Jan. 16th…
The Fla Keys Southernmost Car Club holds its monthly Show & Shine, from Noon to 4 PM at Sugarloaf Lodge, MM.17…Prizes, beverages, music, and great vehicles to see and drool over….most of all it is FREE for the whole family. Call Dick Moody at 942-1758 for further details.
REQUEST FROM ME TO YOU…
Please take some time to send me something you are thankful for, that I can use for Thankful Thursday, okay? Surely, you are thankful for something! Please send to me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net. Also, if you have not sent me your birthday (month and day only) or your anniversary if pertains…please forward to just mentioned e-mail address, so I can add you to the LIST! Thanks a LOT!
COMMUNITY DAY AT FORT EAST MARTELLO…JAN. 16TH…
This means Locals have FREE admission to this wonderful museum during its operating hours! In February, it will be the Custom House!
LIBBY YORK AT THE STUDIOS ON JAN. 22nd…
This Cabaret Show, entitled, “Cosmopolitans on the Rock”…a concert with dancing…tix are selling fast….$20 in advance and $25 at the door…go to www.keystix.com. Show is 8 PM!
Libby performs at Café Sole from Noon until 2 PM every Sunday for Brunch!
HAPPY JANUARY 11th BIRTHDAY TO…
Love to YOU…and Remember….
Is life a hundred times too short for us to bore ourselves?
Lynda
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