SATURDAY & SUNDAY SUPREME!!!!

                                           MARCH 26th & 27th, 2011, in KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!

 

PRAYER CHAIN…                                                                                      Please keep the following in your special thoughts and prayers…….Stephen Elliott….Rose Lopez….Claire Carroll…..Jennifer O’Lear……Nancy Robinson….Sally Lewis…Jan Havre……Vanessa McCaffrey……Richard Crooks…Richard Stephens… Lottie Domski…..Anne Stevens and family……  Also, say some extra prayers for all those thousands of people who lost their lives in the earthquake in Japan, and their families.  We are all in this together….and ARE One Human Family!

 

AT LATEDA ON MARCH  26 & the 27th…..                              March 26 & 27….at 8:30 pm in the By George Bar, it’s Debra & Patrick……On March 26^th, It’s Randy Roberts LIVE! at 9 pm in the Crystal Room!  Call 296-6706 for tickets!  Randy just presented a FAB show at Tennessee Williams….one of the best of the year!!!!!  On March 27^th, the Theme of the Tea Dance is “Fireball Tea.”  

 

‘DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS’….          Today is Closing Night of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at the Waterfront Playhouse!   This fabulous and hilarious musical, directed by Danny Weathers and stars, Michael Mulligan, Eric Cole, Kristen Michelle, JB McLendon, Gayla Morgan, Traci Reynolds, plus David Black, Joe McMurray, Marc Crow, Jessica Miano, Maggie Meier, Amy Ray, Carolyn Cooper, Rhett Kalman, with musical director, Michael Fauss…and.the most amazing set designs by Michael Boye.  Everyone in the cast knocks it out of the park every single night!   Call 294-5015 or purchase online at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org.   Come ready to laugh your sox off!  Get ready for another marvelous Waterfront Production, THE NEW CENTURY, which opens on Tuesday, April 5th! 

 

“BECKY’S NEW CAR”, AT THE RED BARN…Wed. thru Sat. each week….                 This hit comedy, directed by Joy Hawkins, stars Maribeth Graham, Mook J, Douglas Shook, Erin McKenna, Kyle Caskey, and Justin Ahearn.  This show is at 8 PM and runs through April 9^th.  For tix go to www.redbarntheatre.com or call 296-9911.  We saw this super show and it is marvelous!  The acting is ALL terrific, but it is Maribeth Graham’s show all the way….She is such a breath of fresh air, charming as all get out, and you cannot help but love her to pieces!  Congrats to The Red Barn on another super production!

 

D’VINE WINE GALLERY OPEN MARCH -26 & 27….….                            …at The Gardens Hotel at 526 Angela St…..5 to 10 pm, Wed. thru Sunday each week!  Jazz Night is Sunday, March 27^th, from 5 to 7:30 pm!!!!!  Cabaret Night is on Thurs., March 24^th.

 

‘REASONS TO BE PRETTY’ AT RED BARN ON MARCH 27^th, 28^th, 29th….…            This play, written by Neil LaBute & directed by Carole MacCartee, opend on Sun., March 20 at 8 pm at the Red Barn.  It runs Sun., Mon., & Tues. through April 5^th.  Starring 4 great actors, Brandon Beach, Shakti Assouline, Amber McDonald Good, and John Good, this play is about the decisions of youth, and makes a case for what you believe , being yourself and being brave when confronting hard choices…and will challenge you to be a part of the world and not merely an onlooker!  Sounds like another winner for The Red Barn Theatre.  Call 296-9911 for reservations or go to www.redbarntheatre.com.

 

CONGRATS TO JUDITH & STANLEY ZABAR….               This is one amazing couple!  As they generously give to all the arts in Key West, they are fabulous artists in their own right!  Hope you got to see their wonderful art exhibit at the Cocco & Salem Imagine Art Gallery during this past month.  Unique and special it was….just like Judy and Stanley!  Sensational! 

 

HELP KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL WITH OPERATION GRADUATION….                The community is planning the events of Operation Graduation for the senior class…an all night event providing a safe, alcohol & drug free celebration….a night of music, dancing, movies, games, fun and food. Everyone is asked to help, as it takes a great effort to make this happen.  Donations can be sent to Key West High School….Attention of Leslie Holmes….at 2100 Flagler Ave…..Key West, FL 33040. Contact Leslie at 293-1549, ex:54434, or e-mail her at leslie.holmes@keysschools.com.   Thanks for your help & caring!

 

SCHOONER WHARF, MARCH 25, 26, 27….              3/26-27, It’s Michael McCloud performing….On 3/26,  from 7 until Midnight, it’s The Doerfels onstage!  On 3/27 The Wrecker’s Race is at 1 pm and the Awards ceremony is at 7:00 pm……3/27 from 6:30 to 11 pm, it’s Latin Calypso Party with Marty Stonely and George Victory.  From 9 pm until 1 am, every night of the week, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart.  

 

DAVE BOOTLE  ON MARCH 27, 28, 29….                                 Dave Bootle entertains at Virgilio’s On Sun., 3/27 from 9:30 am to 1:00 am.  He will be at Lateda in the By George Bar on Mon., March 28^th and 29^th from 9 pm to 12:30 am!!!!  Bring your dancin’ shoes!!!!!                           

 

NEXT FISH FRY AT ST. MARY’S EVERY FRIDAY…April 1st…                         The St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus serve this amazing all you can eat fish fry every Fri. during Lent and ALL are invited!  Meal includes, fried or baked fish, fries, black beans & rice, cole slaw, Cuban bread, soft drinks, dessert, tea and water…for ONLY $10 adults & Kids $5.  Conch Fritters are available for $2 more… Time is 5 to 8 PM….All proceeds go to help the School! 

 

THE CALLAWAY SISTERS LAST NIGHT…                      The fabulous sisters, Ann Hampton Callaway and Liz Callaway, presented songs from the Boomer Generation…called, ‘BOOM…the CONCERT.’  An enthusiastic and appreciative audience loved every minute.  It was a marvelous show and Ann and Liz were in superb voice.  Their personalities are wonderful and they wove their own  growing up stories in with the songs they sang, and one was better than the next.  As usual when there is such a great show, you just never want it to end!  We hope Ann and Liz keep coming back to Key West time and again.

 

TAVERN ‘N TOWN SCHEDULE….3/26, 27….          Entertainment tonight is from 6 to 10 pm…….3/27….Rob DiStaci entertains from 5 to 9 pm….2 for 1 cocktails every day from 5 to 7 pm.

 

THE CAPTAINS OF IMPROV…..MARCH 26…                            On Saturdays, they perform on their Comedy Cruise.  Check in at 8 PM.  Go to www.thecaptainsofimprov.com   for more information

 

LARRY SMITH AT THE PIER HOUSE….3/ 26 & 27….…           Larry is at the piano at 7 pm in the Wine Galley…jazz and pop standards and all welcome to sing along with Larry.  Sunday Showcase performer at 9 PM is award winning singer/songwriter, Adrienne.

 

EQUALITY FLORIDA INVITES YOU…MARCH 26^TH….             All are invited to attend the 2011 Key West Gala for Equality Florida, at the beautiful Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St. from 5:30 to 8 pm.  There will be drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and exciting speeches…plus Rudy Molinet and Judge David Audlin will be honored.  There is no charge, but donations are accepted and encouraged.  Come to show your support!  RSVP by going to www.eqfl.org/keywestgala. 

 

ANNUAL FLORIDA KEYS OCEAN FESTIVAL…MARCH 26^TH…               This fab event for the Whole Family, is the 2nd Mote Marine Ocean Festival….at The Eco-Discovery Center at the Truman Waterfront…Sat., March 26, from Noon to 6 pm.  For info go to www.keysoceanfest.org or call Roberta DePiero at 305-292-7963.  There will be a fishing clinic for kids, and 50 rod & reel giveaways…ocean info, games, arts & crafts…etc….A benefit for Mote Marine in the Florida Keys!!!!!

 

HOT HAVANA NIGHTS PARTY ON MARCH 26^TH…                   Buy tix now!  This is a benefit for the KW Tropical Forest & Botanic Garden…celebrating the Cuban Cultural Expo!  Sat., March 26….special VIP dinner & Tropicana Show, from 6 to 7:30 pm.  VIP tix are $75 per person!  From 7 to 11 pm, salsa to the sounds of Hot Havana Soul…cigar lounge…live & silent auctions….General admission tix are $20 in advance & $25 at the door…includes 7 to 11 pm segment, only…cash bar.  Call 296-1504 for tix or go to www.kwbgs.org.  Note that there will be a live auction and one of the great items is a major work of art, an oil painting by William Welch, entitled “Cuban Laundry Day”….a balcony scene of the social life in Havana…It is 24 by 48 and fabulous!!!!!

 

ST. PAUL’S CHURCH BAZAAR…MARCH 26^TH…                    …from 9 am to 5 pm….In the Parish Hall on Bahama St. behind the Church…Includes Picadillo Lunch from 11 am to 3 pm…Bake sale, Chinese @ Silent Auction, sale of household, jewelry, arts & crafts, small furniture, antiques.  To donate, call the church at 296-5142.  All welcome!

 

LIBBY AND GORDY AT CAFÉ SOLE…MARCH 27^TH…                   This great duo performs from noon until 2 pm at Café Sole for Brunch.  Call 294-0230 to reserve.

 

3^RD ANNUAL PINES PICNIC ON MARCH 27^TH……     Everyone is invited to attend this event from Noon until 6 pm at Ft. Zach……Go to www.saveourpines.com for information!  Once again thank you to Helen Harrison, our Lady of the Pines!

 

ANIMAL FARM OPEN ON MARCH 27^th……       between 1 and 3:00 pm.  Bring the whole Family!  FREE!

 

LAST IMPROMPTU CONCERT OF THE SEASON…MARCH 27^TH…        The brilliant quintet, The Classical Jam will be performing at 4 pm on Sun., March 27^th at St. Paul’s Church.  This vibrant ensemble features the flute, violins, viola and percussion.  They are known for their lively performances.  This is classical music at its best!  After the concert, there will be a reception in the garden at the church.  Tix are only $20 and you can go to www.keystix.com or by calling 295-7676…or purchase at the door.  Those 19 and younger are admitted free!  Just want to thank Mary Ellen Beattie and her marvelous staff for all she did to make this season a roaring success!  She makes things happen!

 

WOMANKIND EVENT…USE IT OR LOSE IT…..SPEAKER JEAN CARPER…MARCH 27…          Author and Nutrition expert, Jean Carper will discuss her latest book, “100 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer’s & Age-Related Memory Loss.”  Time is 2 until 3:30 PM at the Echo discovery Center at the Truman Waterfront.  Suggested donation Is $10.  This is part of WomanKind’s educational series.  For info call 294-4004.  All invited.

 

WATERFRONT BENEFIT DINNER…COOKING WITH THE IRON CHEFS….March 27…         At the  gorgeous home of Terri & Phil Wilson, 64 Front St…..Iron Chefs will reveal their fab cooking secrets….Gourmet food…wear aprons…learn from the pros!  Prizes given for most creative aprons…only 50 openings….$50 per person….7 to 10 pm….go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 294-5015 to sign up for this yummy event!

 

ALL INVITED TO TENNESSEE WILLIAMS’ RECEPTION MARCH 27^TH…                      A reception honoring the 100^th birthday of famed author & playwright, TENNESSEE WILLIAMS & his life in KW, will be held at Fort East Martello at 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd, on Sun. 3/27 from 5 to 7 pm.  An exhibit of paintings of his Key West home done by artists during the Artist’s Challenge will be on display.  The winners of the Poetry contest will be announced & awards will be presented.  There will be an open bar and light refreshments.  Cost is only $10.  KWArt & Historical members are Free.  For more info call Dennis Beaver at 294-3121, or go online to www.kwahs.com.  ALL Invited to attend.  It is time we honored Tennessee Williams very especially….he resided in Key West much longer than Ernest Hemingway.  Maybe a Tennessee Williams look-alike contest is in the offing?????

 

COMMUNITY DAY OF PRAYER FOR AIDS HELP….MARCH 27^TH…                           The Interfaith Ministerial Alliance (IMA) is sponsoring a Day of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 300 Center St., at 4 PM.   Guest speaker is Dr. Jerome Covington who specializes in infectious disease.  All proceeds go to AIDS Help, Monroe County.  For info call 296-6196 or 797-0942.

 

SUNDAY JAZZ JAM AT THE GREEN PARROT, MARCH 27….                           At 1:00 PM musicians, Richard Crooks, Mike Emerson and Tim McAlpine will be jammin’…All welcome to join in too…and all that jazz!

 

JIMMY OLSON ENTERTAINS AT SQUARE ONE….3/27 & 28…                        Jimmy will be at the piano from 6 to 9 pm at Square One Restaurant….playing all your fave tunes….All singers are invited to sing while Jimmy plays!  Just let him know!

 

PARADISE BIG BAND ON MARCH 27^TH…                                            On Sun., 3/27, the Paradise Big Band presents their Ladies of Swing Concert on the Cabaret stage at Tenn. Wms. Theatre….8 pm….Singers are Maj Johnson, Michelle Dravis, Joy Hawkins, Camille Toller,  Melody Cooper, and Suzanne Gaglliardini.  Get tix at www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 for reservations !!!!  We will be there with bells on!!!!

 

LOU HARRIS SPEAKS AT THE STUDIOS…MARCH 28^TH…            Famous pollster, Lou Harris will give the state of the USA and his annual predictions at The Studios, 600 White St. at 6 pm.  This is a Free event as part of the Friends of the Library Lecture Series.

 

NANCY 3 HOFFMAN AT TENNESSEE WILLIAMS ON MARCH 30^TH…             This is Nancy 3’s Third and is aptly called, ‘Three Times Three’…It will contain humor, international songs, show tunes, songs about the #3, etc.  Nancy will have 3 fab musicians with her, Michael Fauss, Dave Parker and Joe Dallas.  Just know the number THREE will loom heavily in the show!  Special guest is Eric Dean Davis of New York’s Naked Boys Singing, & the NY Choral Society.  Call 295-7676 or go to www.keystix.com for tickets….only $15 & $20.

 

GLCC ANNUAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON MARCH 30^TH…              ALL welcome….time to cast your votes and re-up your membership!  6 pm at the GLCC, 513 Truman Ave.  Refreshments and music…your input is important.

 

APRIL FOOL’S ENCORE AT THE STUDIOS, 4/1….            This show features Ben Harrison, Paulie Walterson, Larry Smith, & Erin Elkins….benefit for the Studios, 600 White St….Reception after at a private home….8 pm…$25 in advance and $30 the day of show.  Ben will introduce his new album, AIR SUNSHINE, a nostalgic look at how things ‘used’ to be in our world!  Part of the old town new folk series at The Studios!

 

LAURIE  BREAKWELL SHOW ON APRIL 1^ST…                         Laurie’s  1^st concert is on April 1st at the Tennessee Williams Cabaret Theatre…The show, entitled, ‘Cleavage in the Night-Laurie Breakwell Exposed’ will feature her 3 man back-up group of Marc Crow, Nathan Gay and James Carter….David Troy Francis is the musical director/pianist, plus Dave Parker on drums, and Joe Dallas, bass.  There are two shows, at 8 PM and 10 PM.  Go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 for reservations!  There are great seats available for the 10 pm show….which hear is going to be a hum-dinger!!!!!!

 

RUMMAGE SALE ITEMS NEEDED FOR KWAR SCHOARSHIP FUND…APRIL 2nd….           Rummage Sale items are badly needed for this sale…..looking especially for used furniture in good condition, and usable things for the home.  Call Christopher Elwell at 481-1790 and arrange for a pick up of your donations.  This benefit will be from 9 am until 3 pm on April 2^nd. ….A Sidewalk Sale at Royal Furniture next to Publix in Searstown.  This is presented by KW Assoc. of Realtors…and benefits our local high school students. 

 

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY NEWS…..                     Dan Metzler  sends word that the Habitat for Humanity ReStore will pick up donations of furniture, appliances and clothing.  Call 872-2883 to schedule a pickup.  ALSO…Habitat is hosting an April Fools party aboard the INGRAM at the Truman Waterfront, on 4/1…Cocktails, hors’d’oeuvres, tour of the ship…starting at 6 to 8 pm.  RSVP to 294-9006 or to opsdirector@habitatlowerkeys.org (Susan Miller).  This is not an April Fool’s joke…there really will be a party!  All invited!

 

DONATE TO JAPANESE DISASTER RELIEF FUND….INFO…               Send monetary donations to Airline Ambassadors International, 1020 16^th St., Suite #603, NW Washington, DC 20036.  For more info go to www.airlineamb.org or call 202-466-3428.  Thanks!

 

LARRY HARVEY’S 90^TH BIRTHDAY ON APRIL 6^TH….                    Please plan to attend Key West’s most beloved LARRY HARVEY’S 90^th birthday celebration at Aqua Nightclub, from 5 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, April 6^th!  Entertainment will be by the always superb Bobby Nesbitt and various KW entertainers.  Cake and Hors d’Oeurves will be served!  Circle that day on your calendar!  Let’s all be there to show Larry how much we love him!  Larry is a true Key West Treasure and a Legend in his own time!

 

HOWARD LIVINGSTON & BAND PERFORM AT THE SAN CARLOS, APRIL 12^TH….           Howie and the Mile Marker 24 Band will be doing a gala benefit performance for the Waterfront Playhouse on April 12^th at 8 pm at The San Carlos Institute!  He has LOTS of new songs planned, and if you have never seen him….this is a MUST!  He lights up every stage and every room!  Go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 294-5015 for tickets.  One night only!!!!

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TASTE OF KEY WEST, APRIL 18^TH…                          This event which benefits AIDS Help needs volunteers to help on 4/18.  All volunteers receive a free 2011 T-Shirt…Volunteer meeting with instructions, will be held on April 14^th at St. Paul’s Parish Hall, at 401 Duval St . at 6 pm.  Call Terry Paulson at 293-3666 to sign up or for more info!

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO…..    March 26….Jana Krejcirova…. Cameron Murray….Judy Pingston…Kenny Chesney……March 27…Ray Baker….Roger Nelson….Deborah Goldman.  

HAPPY MARCH 26^TH ANNIVERSARY TO….Bonnie Piceu & Paul Dietz!!!!!

 

Love to YOU…and Remember….. Every day is a gift….which is why we call it the “present!”

Lynda