MARCH INTO MARCH!!!!!

FEBRUARY 29th  THRU MARCH 5, etc. 2012, in KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!

HAPPY FEBRUARY 29TH LEAP YEAR ANNIVERSRY TO STACY AND KARL STAHL!!!!!!

PILOBOLUS AT TENNESSEE WMS. ON FEB. 29…..This show is SOLD OUT!!!! There is a lengthy waiting list. If you hold tickets for this in demand show, and are not able to attend, I urge you to please turn them back to the house, so that folks on the waiting list can be accommodated. Please call 296-5120 or let Charlie at the box office know at callen@packw.org. Thank you!

FLAMINGO DINER PARTY ON MONDAY……The Waterfront Playhouse hosted another fantastic Benefit on Monday night at the fabulous home of Bert Whitt and Dennis Beaver! A wonderful crowd of revelers were on hand in all sorts of amazing attire to compliment the Disco/Diner Theme! There were waiters, chef, waitresses, hot babes, lots of afros, spangles and glitter and glow! It was a perfect night…Cindy Lu sang songs from the 60’s and there was a super Laugh In sketch with hilarious performances by Board Members…..and a costume competition! There was dancing under the Disco Ball, and delish diner food prepared by our gracious hosts!!!! At the end of the night, winners of the Costume Contest were…..(drum roll!)…..Diner Category: Norma Gilmore & Dee Johnson in amazing Flamingo Waitress Costumes….and……Disco Category: Lynda Frechette…Yes! Mois! I came as Ms. FlaminGo A-Go-Go!!!!! (Thanks to everyone who voted for me!!!) This has become one of the most popular parties of the year….it sells out immediately….so next year, be aware…be very aware!!!!

MORE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE NEWS!!!!….The Waterfront Playhouse was on the Florida Home Page of www.broadwayworld.com. Go to that website, go to USA and a drop down will come up…click on Florida and there it is! Read below about the Waterfront Playhouse upcoming production of the musical.

GET TIX FOR THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE…OPENS ON MARCH 8TH… The Waterfront Playhouse will open this H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S Tony Award winning Broadway musical on Thurs. March 8th. It is the jubilant & touching story of a group of prepubescent overachievers, pitted against each other in the spelling challenge of a lifetime. Directed by the always amazing Danny Weathers, with musical direction by Michael Fauss, choreography by Penny Leto and costumes by Leigh Hooten…this is sure to be another SMASH HIT for the Waterfront Playhouse!!! How can it go wrong with a cast starring Gayla Morgan, Eric Cole, Joe McMurray, Marc Crow, Jessica Miano Kruel, Kennedy Pugh, Rebecca Green, and Justin Ahearn?

Although the musical opens officially on March 8th, with an opening night after party sponsored by Kathy and Tom Cawley….SPELLING BEE will have 2 low-priced preview nights on March 6 and 7. These preview nights have been sell outs, so you should reserve now! For tickets go to 294-5015 or go online to the Waterfront website at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org. There you can order tix including tix for the two preview nights and the Waterfront’s Friday night discounted tickets! Showtime is 8:00 PM….and runs Tues. thru Sat., until April 7th!!!!

KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR CONCERT ON FEB. 29…..The wonderful KWHS Choir performs at 7 pm on Wed., 2/29 in the Auditorium at 2100 Flagler. For more info call 293-1549.

KW FRINGE THEATER PRESENTS ‘DINNER’…March 2,3,4…..This delish satirical comedy opened on Fri., Feb. 24 and runs thru March 11….at The Woman’s Club on Duval St. Get tix at www.keystix.com or call 295-7676….or on the website at www.keywestfringe.org. The cast includes Vanessa McCaffrey, Tony Konrath, Tammy Shanley, Melody Moore, Ross Pipkin, Wayne Dapser and PJ King…and is directed by Peter King. This is “immersion” theater…up close & personal. Paige is throwing a dinner party for her husband, Lars & four friends to celebrate his latest book….she pays the waiter $25 thou in cash….the menu is terribly bizarre, each dish chosen to keep with her theme…. And she has stage-managed the event with great care. Come on a roller coaster ride with the guests to find out what dark surprise Paige has in store for her guests! Watch as these superficial guests self-destruct before your eyes, over a four-course meal. Tickets are $25. Next performance nights are..and March 9,10,11. Showtime is 7:30 PM!!!

BOBBY AT AQUA ON FEB. 29…..It’s time to welcome Aqua Nightclub’s brand new piano/keyboard! On Feb. 22, the old mini piano that Bobby Nesbitt played on for such a long time, was played on for the last time! Somehow Bobby even made that old clunker sound fabulous! 5:30 to 7:30 pm….All welcome for the ‘unveiling.’

GOD OF CARNAGE AT THE RED BARN….FEB. 29 THRU MARCH 10…..This super hilarious play directed by the great Joy Hawkins and starring Mimi McDonald, Bob Bowersox, George Murphy and Annie Miner is wowing the crowds every night! Get your tickets by calling 296-9911 or go to www.redbarntheatre.com. The play is about two couple who meet to discuss an altercation that occurred between their sons. What starts off as a civil repartee, turns out to be a roller coaster of emotions expressed….and the parents start acting more like children then their children! It is a stitch! Congrats, Red Barn!

AT LATEDA ON FEB. 29…..Dave Bootle performs at 8:30 pm in the By George Bar at the DA!!!

SCHOONER WHARF ON FEB. 29…..Fromm Noon to 5 pm, it’s Michael McCloud….7 to 11 pm, it’s Gary Hempsey & Will Hoppey…9 to 1 am, it’s the magic of Frank Everhart!

GET TIX FOR THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE…OPENS ON MARCH 8TH… The Waterfront Playhouse will open this H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S Tony Award winning Broadway musical on Thurs. March 8th. It is the jubilant & touching story of a group of prepubescent overachievers, pitted against each other in the spelling challenge of a lifetime. Directed by the always amazing Danny Weathers, with musical direction by Michael Fauss, choreography by Penny Leto and costumes by Leigh Hooten…this is sure to be another SMASH HIT for the Waterfront Playhouse!!! How can it go wrong with a cast starring Gayla Morgan, Eric Cole, Joe McMurray, Marc Crow, Jessica Miano Kruel, Kennedy Pugh, Rebecca Green, and Justin Ahearn?Although the musical opens officially on March 8th, with an opening night after party sponsored by Kathy and Tom Cawley….SPELLING BEE will have 2 low-priced preview nights on March 6 and 7. These preview nights have been sell outs, so you should reserve now! For tickets go to 294-5015 or go online to the Waterfront website at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org. There you can order tix including tix for the two preview nights and the Waterfront’s Friday night discounted tickets! Showtime is 8:00 PM….and runs Tues. thru Sat., until April 7th!!!!

KW FRINGE THEATER PRESENTS ‘DINNER’…March 2,3,4…..This delish satirical comedy opened on Fri., Feb. 24 and runs thru March 11….at The Woman’s Club on Duval St. Get tix at www.keystix.com or call 295-7676….or on the website at www.keywestfringe.org. The cast includes Vanessa McCaffrey, Tony Konrath, Tammy Shanley, Melody Moore, Ross Pipkin, Wayne Dapser and PJ King…and is directed by Peter King. This is “immersion” theater…up close & personal. Paige is throwing a dinner party for her husband, Lars & four friends to celebrate his latest book….she pays the waiter $25 thou in cash….the menu is terribly bizarre, each dish chosen to keep with her theme…. And she has stage-managed the event with great care. Come on a roller coaster ride with the guests to find out what dark surprise Paige has in store for her guests! Watch as these superficial guests self-destruct before your eyes, over a four-course meal. Tickets are $25. Next performance nights are..and March 9,10,11. Showtime is 7:30 PM!!!

GOD OF CARNAGE AT THE RED BARN….FEB. 29 THRU MARCH 10…..This super hilarious play directed by the great Joy Hawkins and starring Mimi McDonald, Bob Bowersox, George Murphy and Annie Miner is wowing the crowds every night! Get your tickets by calling 296-9911 or go to www.redbarntheatre.com. The play is about two couple who meet to discuss an altercation that occurred between their sons. What starts off as a civil repartee, turns out to be a roller coaster of emotions expressed….and the parents start acting more like children then their children! It is a stitch! Congrats, Red Barn!

TIX ON SALE FOR RANDY ROBERTS SHOW…MARCH 5…..This show at Tennessee Williams Theatre is titled….. ‘THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT THREE”…and it is guaranteed to be super fantastic! Randy Roberts is the consummate entertainer and producer, and he has an amazing cast along with him….Starring will be Broadway Stars…..Brent Barrett (swoon)….George Dvorsky (drool)…Tony Award Winner, Debbie Gravitte (adorable!)…and Terri White (the great one!), just fresh from starring with Bernadette Peters in FOLLIES in NYC! It will be an extravaganza of song, dance, comedy, glitz, glamour, and MORE! Rev. Jim Rice is musical director with a great swingin’ band. All proceeds will benefit the Tennessee Williams Theatre. Showtime is 8 pm…Tix can be bought at www.keystix.com. Or call 295-7676. Trust me…you do NOT want to miss this show!

HAPPY MARCH 1 BIRTHDAY TO…..DON BOOTH….RALPH GARCIA….BRAD BURGESS!!!

THANKFUL ON THURSDAY…MARCH 1……I want to give a great big thanks to Bobby Nesbitt and Carmen Rodriguez who gifted us again with another wonderful, magical evening at The Little White House on Tuesday, Feb. 28th! And also to Donna & Kevin Gallagher who hosted a delightfully delish after party in their honor! What a great night!!!!

SKIPPER & BOBBY AT SALUTE ON MARCH 1……This has become the place to be on Thursday eves from 4:30 to 7:30 pm…..on the beach…at sunset….great food & drink….and fabulous entertainment by Skipper Kripitz and Bobby Nesbitt! Every Thursday at Salute!!! (Note an extra hour has been added to accommodate the crowds!!!)

GARDEN CLUB LECTURE ON MARCH 1…..The KW Garden Club will have local ‘birder’ Mark Heddon give a talk at the KW Garden Club at West Martello Tower at 1:30 pm. He will present a slide show about the spring migration of birds passing thru the Keys as they travel north. FREE and open to the public….Call 294-9982 with questions.

JIMMY OLSON AT SQUARE ONE ON MARCH 1…..Jimmy Olson plays the piano while you dine, from 6:30 to 8 pm every Thursday! Vocalists are encouraged to bring sheet music if you want to sing a particular song!

THE CONCH SHOW AT ART SPACE ON MARCH 1…..Art Space at 1102 Truman Ave., goes native with a new gallery showing entitled, The Conch Show….this Thurs., Mar. 1 from 6 to 10 pm….The celebration of native folk artists & craftsmanship will show for 3 weeks after the opening. Come to 1102 Truman Ave…..a new hub of energy….Bring the whole family to enjoy this amazing show with works by the Marreros…Sparky Carbonell….Cayman Smith Martin….Garth Hotkamp….Grace Calleja….and Audra Gootee….amongst others!!!! Call Marky at 619-2275 for more info!!!!! For more info go to www.artspacekeywest.com.

LAST 3 NIGHTS OT SEE PAT DAILEY..MARCH 1,2,3….This delightfully talented and hilarious singer/songwriter performs his final 3 nights at Sloppy Joe’s this weekend at 7:00 PM! Get there early if you want a good seat. A group of us went last week and had a blast. Another hint… the AC is turned up high, so take a sweater or jacket!!!!

AT LATEDA ON MARCH 1…..It’s Christopher Peterson’s famous EYECONS Show at 9 pm in The Crystal Room…call 296-6706 for tix…..Debra & Patrick perform in the By George Bar at 9 pm!

SCHOONER WHARF ON MARCH 1….Noon to 5 pm, it’s Michael McCloud…7 to 11 pm, it’s Sam Ramos & Friend ….9 to 1 am, it’s Frank Everhart’s Magic!

HAPPY MARCH 2 BIRTHDAY TO….MIKE McCABE…HAL COSEC….AND RIC PALMER!!!!!

OPENINGS IN TERRI WHITE’S TAP CLASS…. STARTS ON MARCH 2…..Hey all you tappers out there! Broadway star, Teri White, is back in town for the month of March, and she will be teaching tap class at Body Zone South starting Fri., March 2 at Noon…..and then again on March 3 at 11 am! She will teach 6 classes in all till the end of March. Cost is $20. Rumor has it we may learn the very tap dance that Terri performed in FOLLIES! Call 292-2930 to sign up for class!!! Call to let them know you are planning to come! Dance with the Stars!!!!

KRISTIN LARKIN LOGERFO ART SHOW ON MARCH 2…..This ultra talented artist & actress, will be introducing her new exhibit, DISCOVERY, at The Studios of KW at 600 White St., on March 2! Kristin will present 35 oil & acrylic figurative pieces & landscapes. She “discovered” her talent in 1997 right here in Key West, where she was overcome by the gorgeous, cool and warm light embracing her. It was an exciting place and time of discovery about her innermost being. Her figures are of those she has discovered on her Key West journey. She is elated to return to Key West where she receives so much inspiration. Proceeds from the art sales will go to benefit The Studios at The historic Armory. Come & Discover the art works of the marvelous Kristin Larkin LoGerfo. This show is currated by Michael Philip.

FISH FRY AT ST. MARY’S PARISH…. MARCH 2…..Every Friday in Lent the Knights of Columbus serve up a wow of an all-you-can-eat fish fry….fried or baked fish dinners from 5:30 to 7:30 PM…Price is $12 for adults and $6 for kiddies. Family rates available….All proceeds go to benefit the Mary Immaculate Star of the Sea School! In Sacred Heart Hall on Windsor Ln….all invited.

FRANGIPANI GALLERY ON MARCH 2…. You are invited to a reception for Jessica Wilson, fine silver & precious metal clay jewelry designer….6 to 9 pm…1102A Duval St.

5TH ANNUAL SODU GALLERY, FROM A WOMAN’S HAND SHOW ONF MARCH 2….This is a juried competition of Fla. Keys women artists….opens with a reception from 6 to 9 pm…champagne & chocolates. SoDu is located at 1102B Duval St. WomanKind, will receive 25% of the sales from the show & the artists receive their full commission. Call 294-4004 for more info. WomanKind is a unique health care choce for women of all ages & economic situations.

PAUL COTTON AT SCHOONER WHARF ON MARCH 2….From Noon to 5 it’s Michael McCloud…..7 to Midnight, it’s PAUL COTTON of Paco Fame!!!! 9 to 1 am, it’s the magic of F.E.

AT THE GARDENS ON MARCH 2…..From 5:30 to 7:30 pm, it’s Michael Robinson at the piano in the cabaret.!!!! 526 Angela St.

LATEDA ON MARCH 2…..It’s Randy Roberts LIVE! At 9 pm in the Crystal Room….296-6706 for tix! Debra & Patrick are downstairs in the By Georg Bar at 9 pm!

LARRY SMITH AT PIER HOUSE ON MARCH 2 THRU MARCH 5…..Larry performs at 7 pm in The Wine Galley each night….On March 4, Larry will showcase the talents of Peppy Pabon at 9 PM. On March 5, it’s the Larry Smith Jazz Jam at 9 pm! One Duval St.

AT THE TROPIC..MARCH 2 THRU MARCH 8….Coming: “Addiction Incorporated”….Held Over: “Hugo”…”The Artist”…”The Iron Lady”…”The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.” Leaving: “Bullhead.

LIBRARY BOOK SALE….MARCH 3….The Friends of the KW Library holds its fourth book sale of the season in the Palm Garden at 700 Fleming St….9:30 to 1 PM….most books are $1 or less and many new editions are under $3. Support our Library!

KW GARDEN CLUB GARDEN TOUR…MARCH 3 & 4….Five lovely Gardens will be featured…all centrally located in The Meadows…so close together they are easily biked or walked toTix are $20 and can be bought at the Garden club at W. Martello Tower or the MARC Plant store on Seminary, or at any of the homes on tour. Addresses are 1218 Angela…1305-7 Petronia…1400 Olivia…1317 Olivia….and 810 Eisenhower! Breathtaking! Call 294-4131 for more info!

ART SHOW AT SCHOONER WHARF ON MARCH 3…..All invited to this FREE open air art & music show…9 am until Late…..Art of all types will be exhibited and for sale….Music from 9 to 2 pm, it’s Michael McCloud & friends….2:30 to 6:30 pm, it’s the Doerfels…7 pm until Midnight, it’s PAUL COTTON Band….9 to 1 am, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart!

THE STUDIOS OF KW 5TH ANNUAL BIRTHDAY BASH….MARCH 3….This will be at 600 White St., from 4 to 7 PM….Tour the renovated cottages from 4 to 6…6 to 6:30 p,. plein air awards, fab art raffle drawing…great prizes by KW artists, like Debra Yates, Rick Worth, John Martini, Sherry sweet-Tewell and Pam Hobbs….Garden art show & sale…hula hooping, face painting and music! Free fun for the whole family!

CONCH FEST AT BAYVIEW ON MARCH 3….This 2nd annual event is from 11 am until 8 pm! This is sponsored by the Rotary Club as a fundraiser for their scholarship fund. Come & celebrate Conch Heritage…Conch Chowder cook off…great food, including conch fritters, conch salad, pork and other such traditional fare. Vendors will be selling arts & crafts…music all day long. Howard Livingston & the Mile Marker 24 Band take the stage at 6:30 to 8:00 pm! For more info go online to http://conchfestkeywest/com.

CONCH SHELL BLOWING CONTEST ON MARCH 3…..Noon at the Oldest House at 322 Duval St….The 50th annual contest…a KW tradition! Enter and win in various categories. Free and open to the public! 294-9501 for more info.

LATEDA ON MARCH 3RD…..It’s Christopher Peterson’s EYECONS show at 9 pm in the Crystal Room…call 296-6706 to reserve. Debra & Patrick perform in the By George Bar at 9 pm! WOW!

HAPPY MARCH 4TH BIRTHDAY TO……MARY JAN BONDESEN…SARA CLARK…LINDA SOLOMON …NICK BATTY!!!!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BREAKFAST ON MARCH 4TH… This all you can eat breakfast is the best deal in town….only $8…..includes, eggs, grits, sausage, ham, biscuits, gravy, coffee, juice, donuts, pancakes…bread…you name it they have it….8 to Noon on the first Sunday of the month. Hope to see you there. ALL invited to attend!

LIBBY YORK AT CAFÉ SOLE ON MARCH 4….Libby will be singing her lovely jazz at Café Sole from noon to 2 pm….what a special way to enjoy a Sunday afternoon!

IRON CHEF GALA BENEFIT FOR THE RED BARN ON MARCH 4…..This event will be held at the gorgeous home of John & Kay Behmke, 51 Front St., in the Truman Annex. 6 to 9 pm….. Wonderful Food by the Iron Chefs…..Great entertainment….Champagne tasting by Premier Beverage….Open Bar….Spectacular Sunset Silent Auction! $100 per person….RSVP by calling Juliet Gray at 296-9911.

AIDS BRUNCH BENEFIT AT CAFÉ SOLE ON MARCH 4….The 11th annual Sun. Brunch to benefit AIDS Help will begin at 11 am. Chef Correa and his wife, Judy are going all out for this delish brunch. The menu is divine. It also includes unlimited mimosas and bellinis. Music will be by Libby York from noon to 2 pm. Cost is $60 and all goes to AIDS Help. To reserve call Pam at 296-6196. Café Sole is located at 1029 Southard St.

CLASSICAL IMPROMPTU CONCERT ON MARCH 4…..This year’s rising star, pianist, CONRAD TAO, has been hailed “the most exciting prodigy to ever come my way,” by critic Harris Goldsmith …..4 pm at St. Paul’s Church….$20 at the door or at www.keystix.com.

JAZZ IN THE GARDENS HOTEL ON MARCH 4…..From 5 to 7:30 PM, it’s Skipper Kripitz & Friends! Cool jazz at 526 Angela St.!!!!

AT THE SCHOONER WHARF ON MARCH 4….Noon to 5 pm…it’s Michael McCloud…..6:30 to 11 pm, it’s Marty Stonely & Calypso Party…9 pm till 1 am it’s the magic of Frank Everhart.

HAPPY MARCH 5TH BIRTHDAY TO…..CAREY MOORE…TERESA WALLACE….NANCY SEIDEL.

HOWARD LIVINGSTON AT SMOKIN TUNA ON MARCH 5…..Howie will be performing at Smokin’ Tuna on Charles St. with J&J of Jimmy & The Parrots….1 to 3:00 pm!

CAFÉ SOLE WINE EVENT ON MARCH 5….Wine & Tapas served at Café Sole on Southard St. Chef Correa plans 6 wines and various complementary tapas to accompany the wines……Wines start at $5….Every Wednesday….Call 310-5880.

HAPPY MARCH 6TH BIRTHDAY TO…..DERRICK TRAYLOR…GREG GOTCHES….DEBBIE JOSIAH!!!

JIM SALEM ART EXHIBIT AND SHOW…MARCH 6TH….There will be an opening night reception to present artist JIM SALEM”S lates collection of paintings….”New Works”….Tues., 3/6 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM! This exhibit will be at the fabulous COCCO & SALEM IMAGINE ART” Gallery at 1111 Duval St. Call 292-0072 for more information.

PUBLIC MEETING ON THE ARTS ON MARCH 6…..All interested parties are invited to attend a public meeting about the KW Master Public Art Plan to make KW an “Island of the Arts.”….5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Gato Building, 1100 Simonton St. Sponsored by Michael shield, please RSVP to him if you can attend at javastudios@gmail.com or call 394-3804.

AQUA IDOL BUSINESS GUILD ON MARCH 6….Starting at 6:30 pm, 14 singers begin the formal competition to raise money for The KW Business Guild! Good luck contestants! Great time and great fun for a great cause!!!

LIBBY YORK & BOBBY NESBITT, EXCITING EVES AT CAFÉ SOLE STARTING MARCH 9th ……. ..Libby AND Bobby have been a huge hit performing together at Café Sole Sunday brunches….Now they will be performing on Friday evenings, March 9, 16, and 30, from 9 to 11:00 PM! This is a great way to cap off an evening….A light menu will be offered for those who want to nosh a bit while enjoying the vino and the music! Great idea Chef John Correa!!!!!

GORDON ROSS CONCERT AT TENN. WMS. CABARET ON MARCH 9…..Gordon Ross, along with Skipper Kripitz, Eric Haley, Christine Naughton and Michael Robinson, invite you to a special eve of song and fun, on Fr., March 9 at 8:00 pm! Tix on sale now at www.keystix.com. Call 295-7676 to reserve….Gordon will also be celebrating his #60 birthday that night!

DARRELL SCOTT AT TSKW ON MARCH 9…..This Grammy nominated performer entertains at 8 pm at the Historic Armory, 600 White St. Tix are $25 in advance and $30 the day of the show. Go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 or 296-0458.

TENNIS ADULT ROUND ROBIN ON MARCH 11….This will be a fundraiser for Habitat For Humanity….$20 per person….All proceeds go directly to habitat…Snacks, drinks & prizes….9:00 am until Noon on Sun., March 11th, at 1800 Atlantic Blvd. Tennis Courts. Call 395-1035 to sign up, and to find out about the tennis programs offered by Nicole at Paradise Tennis!

FIONA MALLOY CONCERT AT TSKW ON MARCH 17……This singer has a voice like an angel! Fiona, an internationally known Irish singer, will be bringing a very special St. Patrick’s Day show to the Studios at 8 pm on March 17! I urge everyone to get tix for Fiona’s show. You will fall in love with her and her beautiful voice as Bob and I have. Call 296-7676 or go to www.keystix.com for reservations! Let’s fill up the Studios for a fab St. Patty’s Day with FIONA!

KISS ME KATE ON MARCH 24 & 25…..This fabulous show will be presented by the POPS on 2 nights only at Tennessee Williams theatre at 7:30 PM….It is a concert version of this classic musical, with music & lyrics by Cole Porter. This show has a marvelous cast, starring, Susan Powell, Richard White…Eric Haley, Kyla Piscopinck, Eric Davis, Nathan Gay, JB MCClendon, Rich simone…and featuring Bobby Nesbitt, Marjorie Paul-Shook, Bruce Moore, Randy Roberts and Jack Agnew. Directed by LeeRoy Reams & musical direction by Vincent Zito…Choreographed by Penny Leto & Carolyn Cooper. Go to www.keystix.com of call 295-7676 for tickets. You do not want to miss this show!

CINDY LU AT AQUA EVERY 3RD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH…..Cindy Lu debuted at Aqua on Feb. 17….5 to 8 pm….Mark your calendars…her next night for performing at Happy Hour is on Friday, March 16th!

AT TAVERN ‘N TOWN THIS WEEK…..Mon. from 5:30 to 9:30 it’s Michael Thomas….Tues. from 5:30 to 9:30 pm, it’s Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas…Wed. from 5:30 to 9:30 it is either Rob DiStaci or Mike Emerson…Thurs. from 5:30 to 9:30 pm, it’s Carmen & Michael Thomas…On Fri. from 5:30 to 10:00 pm, it’s Mike Emerson…Sat., from 5:30 to 10:00 pm, it’s Bobby Nesbitt….and Sun. from 5:30 to 9:30 pm, it’s Rob DiStaci! Happy Hour is every day from 5 to 7 pm…all drinks…2 for 1… Special Tapas served on Tues. & Thurs…..Locals get a 10% discount always. The food and service are great…..super entertainment….this is fast becoming a Key West Favorite of everyone I know! Ric Palmer is the charming manager, and he is top drawer!

THE BUZZZ ON TV……Catch Those fab BUZZZ Babes every Tues. at 4pm at beautiful locations…..On Feb. 21, they will host the show at The Galleon on Front St…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.

FOR KEY WEST POPS…..The POPS is sponsoring a BIG BUCKS Raffle….The Grand Prize is $10,000….2nd is $3,000…and 3rd is $1,000….4th is $200 (5 winners in this category!) Tix are $100 each…Only 300 tix will be sold….Call 305-296-6059 to purchase….or you can buy from any POPS Board member….For more info go to www.keywestpops.org!!!!

SASSY RUNNING THE BOSTON MARATHON IN APRIL…..Sassy Tuttle, he of the fab Cosmos at Lateda…..is training for the 2012 Boston Marathon for April 16. He has joined Team in Training a fund-raising program for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, a charity that has a special place in his heart. To support Sassy in this great cause, Sassy will be collecting donations in any amount….you can go to http://pages.teamintraining.org/ma/boston12/sassyruns and donate easily online. He is accepting prayers and well-wishes so that he will make it across the finish line in one piece!

KEY WEST SINGING TELEGRAMS….Have a special occasion and you want something unique sent to that special someone? Birthday… Anniversary… Divorce… Promotion… bachelor/bachelorette… Milestone… or just for fun… Surprise & delight your family, or friend with a Singing Telegram! Choose from Queen Elizabeth, Charlie Chaplin, Vood-DooWanda…The Dude… Dominatrix…The Mail Lady… or Buxom Betty! Call Connie at 305-294-6813 for details and availability…..Rates start at only $75. By the way, I was recently at a fabulous party where Connie performed as Queen Elizabeth, and she was Fabulous! Everyone loved it! For something to make your party extra special Call CONNIE HURST!!!!!

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!

PRAYER CHAIN…… Please continue to keep the following in your thoughts and prayers ….Ed Block…. Atavia Lopez-Dor… Walter Lepperd….Pat West…Perry Jones….JT Thompson….Lynn Randolf…Dr. Sharon Ward….Nancy Stevens…..John C…..Will Stephens…..Rob O’Neal….….Dan Cocco…… Lee Garrison…..Sharon Gillis….Marion DePiero…Mary Anne McGiven…..Brent Ramer….Richard Crooks…Carol Schenk….Stephen Elliott….Claire Carroll…. Jennifer O’Lear….Nancy Robinson…Sally Lewis….Patrick Richards……two very dear special friends who choose to remain anonymous….Remember… Prayer changes things!!!! Let me know if anyone should be added to this list…a family member or a friend going through tough times. We really are all in this thing called ‘Life” together.

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. Thanks again to Carolyn and Carmello!!!

Love to YOU……and Remember…..Going the extra mile… puts you miles ahead of your competition!

Lynda

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

March 8 to April 7. 8:00 pm.

Previews: March 6 & 7. 8:00 pm.

THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE

Box Office: 305-294-5015.

Web: www.WaterfrontPlayhouse.org

Photo Credit: Richard Watherwax

Contact: Danny Weathers, Artistic Director

artistic_director@WaterfrontPlayhouse.org

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THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS “THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE”

The Waterfront Playhouse will open the H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S Broadway musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” on Thursday, March 8th. This Tony Award-winning musical is the jubilant and touching story of a group of prepubescent overachievers who are pitted against one another in the spelling challenge of a lifetime. The New York Times raved that “Spelling Bee” is “irresistible, riotously funny and remarkably ingenious – gold stars all around!”

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” will have two low-priced previews on March 6th and 7th. Opening night of Thursday, March 8th will have a catered post-performance party sponsored by Tom and Kathy Cawley. All performances are at 8 pm. The production is sponsored by Jennifer Cornell and Small Chef at Large and Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. The 2011/12 season is sponsored by Wodu Media, Digital Island Media and ATT: The Real Yellow Pages.

“Spelling Bee” was conceived by Rebecca Feldman with music and lyrics by William Finn and the book by Rachel Sheinkin. The musical centers on a fictional spelling bee set in a geographically ambiguous Putnam Valley Middle School. Six quirky adolescents compete in the Bee, run by three equally-quirky grown-ups. Part of the unique aspect of “Spelling Bee” is that four audience volunteers are chosen nightly through a pre-show interview process to be participants in the spelling bee, making each performance unique. Amid infectious songs and whip-smart lyrics, these nerdy and wordy kids learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. The Wall Street Journal said, “Spelling Bee is a super-smart show that is also a bona fide crowd pleaser.”

Created through a workshop process, “Spelling Bee” opened Off Broadway where it became an instant success thanks to universal rave reviews and incredible buzz. The show eventually moved to Broadway where it ran for 3 years. Nominated for six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, it won two Tonys, including Best Book of a Musical. The Philadelphia Inquirer said “The word for ‘Spelling Bee’ is w-o-n-d-e-r-f-u-l!”

“Spelling Bee” will be directed by the Waterfront’s artistic director, Danny Weathers, with musical direction by Michael Fauss and choreography by Penny Leto, the same team responsible for such hits as “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” “The Full Monty” and “Reefer Madness.” The cast includes a top notch line-up of talent that includes Justin Ahearn (Leaf Coneybear), Eric Cole (William Barfee), Marc Crow (Chip Tolentino), Jessica Miano Kruel (Olive Ostovsky), Rebecca Larkin (Marcy Park), Kristen Michelle (Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre), Gayla Morgan (Rona Lisa Perretti), Joe McMurray (Vice Principal Panch) and Kenney Pugh (Mitch Mahoney.)

Michael Boyer creates the school gymnasium set where the spelling bee takes place with Kim Hanson designing the lighting and Leigh Hooten creating the costumes. Lisa Alderdice acts as stage manager.

For tickets call 305-294-5015 or purchase them online at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org. Performances run Tuesday to Saturday until April 7th. Tickets for the $25 preview performances (3/6 & 7) and the Friday Date Night Special are available on the website. The Waterfront Playhouse musicals sell out on a regular basis, so please book early. Do not miss this charming musical!