HAPPY 90^TH  TO LARRY HARVEY!!!!!

                         WEDNESDAY,  APRIL 6^TH,  2011, in KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!

PRAYER CHAIN…                                            Please keep the following in your special thoughts and prayers…….Bill Larkin…..Carol Schenk….Nancy Stevens….Stephen Elliott….Rose Lopez….Claire Carroll…..Jennifer O’Lear……Nancy Robinson….Sally Lewis….Alan Ferguson …..Vanessa McCaffrey…Richard Stephens…Anne Stevens…..the Winiarski Family…  We are all in this together….We  ARE One Human Family!

TIX ON SALE FOR ‘THE NEW CENTURY’ AT THE WATERFRONT…4/6-9…..            This hilarious, outrageous comedy starring Danny Weathers, Rhett Kalman, Linda Bernhardt, Maggie Meier, and Annie Miners, opened last night! It runs thru April 23, at 8 pm. (No performances the week of 4/10 to18).  Directed by Rich Simone….opening night party was sponsored by Tom & Kathy Cawley and Charlie Allen.  Go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 294-5015 for tix.  You will NOT want to miss this show! We were there for opening night and it was a non-stop laughter show….Danny Weathers is so  hilarious you will not want to miss his over the top performance!    Congrats to all the cast for a delightful time tonight!!!!!!  There are those who may differ from me, but for heaven’s sake…. It is what it is and it was a HOOT!  Congrats to the Waterfront Playhouse for another unique and most enjoyable presentation in Key West! 

THANKFUL THURSDAY MESSAGES WANTED…PLEASE SEND TO ME……            As yet, I have not received a single message to use in my Daily for Thankful Thursday, Tomorrow!  Please look into your hearts and send me what you are thankful for!  Nothing is too silly or unimportant to send.  Thanks a lot.  Send to me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net. 

LAST WEEK TO SEE, “BECKY’S NEW CAR”, AT THE RED BARN…                       This is the last week to see the two shows at The Red Barn…. Becky’s New Car runs from 4/6 thru the 9…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.  For tix go to www.redbarntheatre.com or call 296-9911.  We saw this super show and it is marvelous!  The show stars the superb Mary Falconer, Doug Shook, and Mook J, and they are all marvelous, but it is Maribeth Graham’s show all the way….She is a breath of fresh air, charming as all get out, and you cannot help but love her to pieces! 

CONGRATS TO THE HOLLENBACKS AND CONCH TV….                               Gail & Craig Hollenback of ConchTV have some great news to share…Congrats are in order!   Just go to…. https://www.conchtv.com/conch-republic-media-group-press-release-01?rootcat=home and you will find out what everyone is excited about!  We share in their joy!!!!

HELP KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL WITH OPERATION GRADUATION….               Thus far $5,000 has been collected for  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.  However….it takes $20,000 for this event to be put on.  If the money isn’t raise the event will be cancelled.  Perhaps if your org wants to do something on behalf of the kids, you can put on a fundraiser.  Or, 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!

 AT AQUA….4/6                   Everyone is invited to Larry Harvey’s 90^th birthday bash from 5 to 8 pm… with Bobby Nesbitt back at the piano…LOTS of entertainers there! (Read more about Larry’s party below!)

LARRY HARVEY TURNS 90….APRIL 6^TH…ALL INVITED…..                    That wonderfully delightful LARRY HARVEY  will be celebrating his 90^th birthday in grand style at Aqua Nightclub on Wed.,  April 6^th from 5 to 8:00 pm, and EVERYONE in town is invited to be there! The marvelous Bobby Nesbitt will be at the piano, and you can be sure that Larry will be singing his heart out for you  during the evening!  At 90, you will not believe how amazing his voice still is!  Larry is a true Key West Legend and you will not want to miss being a part of this momentous occasion!  There will be cake and hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar with special drinks to honor Larry!  LOTS of surprises will take place!  Come one and all to this sure to be, magical night!!!!!     

JOSEPH LOWE PERFORMS FREE CONCERT AT ST. PAUL’S…..4/4-4/8….           This concert is presented from Noon until 1:00 PM, every day during the week only.  FREE!!!!

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO….APRIL 7 & 8…..                     Black & Skabuddah perform from 6 to 10 pm at this restaurant on Greene St.  They are at Sloppy Joe’s on 4/9 from Noon until 4:45.

AT GROOVE LOUNGE AT THE BOTTLECAP….APRIL 8^TH…..All tips go toward the KWAR Scholarship Fund for our high school students…..5 to 8 PM….Snacks, Raffle….Fun….Great Cause!  Tell all your friends!!!!!  1128 Simonton St.

LATEDA ON APRIL 6^{th and}  7 th  …..                               Debra & Patrick perform at 8:30 PM in the By George Bar…always a blast with this dynamic duo!

 FISH FRY AT ST. MARY’S ,  FRIDAY….APRIL 8th…                         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!

SKIPPER AND DIN ALLEN AT SALUTE…APRIL 8th…      These great duo entertain for your dining pleasure, every Friday at Salute Restaurant at Higgs Beach, 1000Atlantic from 6 to 8:00 pm!  Skipper Kripit, Din Allen good food, gorgeous setting,  the ocean, blue skies, the sunset, great music…..That should definitely make someone’s Thankful Thursday List!!!!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN SCHEDULE….….APRIL 6th…..                    …….At BeachSide Marriott in the Lounge!!!!!  On 4/5, it’s Carmen Rodriguez and Gordy Michael performing.   2 for 1 cocktails from 5 to 7 pm every single evening!  Special Tapas Menu on Tues. & Thurs.

THE CAPTAINS OF IMPROV….APRIL 8th…                  This fresh comedy group performs at The Hog’s Breath at 8 and 10 pm at 400 Front St., until April 22^nd.  From then on they are the opening act for The Red Barn’s Short Attention Span Theatre on Wed. thru Sat., at 8 pm,4/27 thru 5/28.   Go to www.thecaptainsofimprov.com   for more information .

COMEDY CLASSES HELD SUNDAYS…..                       The Captains of Improv will be holding

Comedy Classes on Sundays, from 4 to 6 pm.  The $75 fee includes five classes and admission to five shows.  Come learn, play & laugh with a team of improve pros at Digital Island Media, 955

Caroline St., Suite 7.  For more info e-mail mike.captains.improv@gmail.com or call 731-4680.

LIBBY AND GORDY AT CAFÉ SOLE…April 10^th…..                   This great duo performs from     noon until 2 pm at Café Sole for Brunch.  Call 294-0230 to reserve. (Benefit for Sculpture Key West on Sun.)

 BOB FRECHETTE …..                                      Did you know my husband Bob Frechette is a Key West Realtor?  He is with Compass Reality in the Truman  Annex and he sells property all over the Island.  If you need some help, advice, or have someone interested in buying a home….give him a call at 305-304-2584 or e-mail him at rfrec59@bellsouth.net.  He is the best if I do say so myself! 

THE STUDIOS OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ART CLASSES…..                     April offers the perfect chance to try a weekly class at The Studios, 600 White St.  Artists Karen Beuprie (Mon. Watercolors) Tues. with Rick worth…..Jim Salem teaches on Wed……To find out about workshops and classes, go to www.tskw.org or stop by the Armory or call 296-0458 for more information

AT THE SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL 6th ……               On 4/6, it’s Michael McCloud from noon to 5 pm……Larry Baeder & Nicole Hart from 7 to 11 pm……From 9 until 1 am it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart.

THE IMPROVABLES COMEDY CRUISE….SAT., APRIL 9……     Check in at 8 pm…depart at 8:30

pm…..at Key West Bight, 201 William St.  Reserve by calling 296-2554 or go online to http://sunsetwatersportskeywest.com/key-west-comedy-cruise.html. 

WANT TO BE A PART OF THE PEOPLES THEATER OF KEY WEST?        If so, please contact Artistic Director, Tammy Shanley at 612-386-7426.  There are 2 very important large jobs available (volunteer positions) for someone dedicated….Board President & Executive Director.  If these jobs interest you, please call Tammy or go to info@ptkw.org.

MIKE EMERSON AT BLUE HEAVEN…..APRIL 6^TH                  It’s solo guitar and vocals from Mike at Blue Heaven from 6 to 9:30 PM.

FREE LECTURE ON BIRD MIGRATION…APRIL 6^TH….                     The Fla Keys Audubon Society

invites the public to international birding guide Mark Hedden’s free lecture on bird migration at 6:30 pm at the KW Tropical Forest & Botanic Garden on Stock Island.

SHERRY SWEET TEWELL’S SWEETS SHACK…..open on April 7^th…..             Sherry & Cosmo the Boat Cat have a hot new spot in KW….next to Pepe’s at 804 Caroline St.    It will be welcoming you for Walk on Caroline St. on Thurs., 4/7 from 6 to 9 pm, the grand opening!   See all the great stuff inside….unique hand-painted items, paintings, linens, clothing, gifts, etc.  Go to www.sherrysweet.com  to check things out.

FLORIDA KEYS SPCA SPRING SOCIAL…APRIL 8^TH………….               This event will be held at the KW Golf Course Clubhouse on Stock Island……6:30 to 9:30 pm…..Fab food….Beer, Wine…Pasta & Pizza Buffet…cash bar….entertainment by Carmen and Gordy….Silent & Live auctions …. Raffles….$50 at the door, or $40 in advance….all proceeds go to the FKSPC.  This is only a PEOPLE Party….pooches must stay home for this event!  Food from Antonia’s, Lobo’s and Upper Crust Pizza.

DAVE BOOTLE…APRIL 8^TH AND 10^TH…….    On 4/8, Dave is at Aqua Nightclub from 4:30 to 7:30 PM…..On 4/10, Dave performs at Virgillio’s from 9:30 to 1:00 am!!!!  FUN!

HAPPEN TO BE IN MEMPHIS ON APRIL 8^TH???       Artist, Keith Bland will be exhibiting  at the Memphis, TN Botanic Garden from 5:30 to 7:30 pm……There is an artist reception….the show runs thru April 30^th…..paintings, photographs, book launching and signing!  Go to www.keithbland.com for more info.

MIDDLE SCHOOL OVERNIGHT CAMPOUT ON APRIL 9^TH…..        The KW Botanical Gardens is hosting a Middle School Overnight Campout on 4/9 at 6 pm to April 10^th  at 9 am.  This is a Free program open to all 6^th thru 8^th graders.  Students will become one with nature as they develop camping and leadership skills while participating in teambuilding activities.  Many special activities are planned under the stars…sleeping in tents.  Breakfast will be served.  Limited availability  so call NOW!  849-8733 or e-mail 849-8733.

CHAMAGNE BRUNCH BENEFIT FOR SCULPTURE KEY WEST….April 10^th…..          This will be a sumptuous Brunch  planned by Chef Correa…..10 am to 2 pm…..$50 per person…all invited….Call 766-6825 for reservations.   1029 Southard St……entertainment by Libby and Gordy!

ANIMAL FARM EASTER PARTY ON APRIL 10^TH…..        This family event takes place from 1 to 3 pm at the Farm on Stock Island.  Egg hunt, face painting, coloring and photos with the Easter Bunny.  FREE event…donations accepted.  Over 250 animals of all kinds!

ROCK & ROLL BIKE PARADE ON APRIL 10^TH……      At Noon on 4/10, the 3^rd annual Bike Parade takes off from ReCycle Bike Shop’s headquarters at 5160 US1 next to Hurricane Hole Marina.  With Marky Pierson’s Wonderdog Productions  we celebrate the bicycle!  The theme is Rock & Roll and costumes are urged…..Prizes will be given out in many categories.  Pre-ride festivities, costume contest and bike safety checks start at the Bike Shop at 11 am.  It is a 6 mile ride from Stock Island to downtown Key West….stopping at many spots along the way for hydration and rest…the final spot is Dante’s Pool on Caroline St. at 3 pm.  Free water provided at each rest stop.  Follow on facebook and on the web at www.zombiebikeride.com.    Call 619-2275 for more information.

FREDERIC CHOPIN & GEORGE SAND PERFORMANCE ON APRIL 10^TH……                    St. Paul’s Church & Westwinds Guesthouse present “Frederic Chopin & George Sand: His Music, Her Words & Their Love”….by Dr. Heather Coltman..at St. Paul’s Church at 4 PM.  Suggested donation is $10.

REAL WOMEN DO DRAG PAGEANT AT AQUA NIGHTCLUB APRIL 10^TH……           This new pageant is a fundraiser for the MCC Church and will be from 6 to 8 PM.  This will be a rollicking evening of talent, glamour, and hilarity as Mistress of Ceremonies, Randy Thompson, takes the stage!  Contestants are Anne O’Shea, Mary Lou Hoover, Kate Miano, Jodyrae Campbell, Rebecca Tomlinson, Nina Crooks, and other surprises!  Bar seating & General Admission is $20….Table seating for 4 is available for $100……Call Michael Citro for info at 292-8530.   

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!!!!  To know Howie is to love him!!!!!!

HOLD APRIL 15^TH FOR BUTTERFLY BALL….                The Blue Butterfly Ball will be held at the

Tropical Forest & Botanic Gardens on Stock Island, on 4/15, from 5:30 to 10:30 PM …..Go to  

www.kwbgs.org for tickets or more info, or call Gail Lima at 296-7373 or gaillima@hotmail.com.

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!  Tix are now

on sale for this event….at Dennis Pharmacy, The Restaurant Store, Centennial and First State Banks.  For more info call 296-6196.

HAPPY APRIL 6^TH BIRTHDAY TO…….             the most wonderful LARRY HARVEY  on his 90^th Birthday!  What a grand person you are!   AND….to the handsome and debonair GEORGE RUTGERS, who has charmed everyone in Key West in such a short time!  LARRY and GEORGE…..two amazing and very special persons!!!!!!  We love you!!!!!

Love to YOU…and Remember…                   Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it!    (So please send me your Thankful Thursday messages!)             

Lynda

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