JUNE IS BUSTING OUT ALL OVER!!!!!

JUNE 5TH THRU JUNE 10TH, etc., 2012, in KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!

DEAR READERS…..After traveling on the road since May 26, we arrived at dear Rose Cottage at Chippewa Lake, Ohio on June 1st! We were thrilled to see our many rose bushes blooming and cascading over our white picket fence! What a great welcome!!!! Key West seems a million miles away, but in reality it, and you, are always close to my heart. Writing this blog keeps us close as do your always welcome e-mail messages, etc. If you need to contact me here other than e-mail, our address is 62 Bungalow Bay Blvd., Chippewa Lake, Ohio 44215. We will be here until July 9th or so…then return to Key West for a few weeks respite!!! Remember….if you have “stuff” you want advertised, give me plenty of notice…I will be sending things out, but not as frequently as usual….I depend on your getting your facts to me early enough!!!! Thanks!

IN MEMORIAM…..We give thanks for having known two wonderful Key West Icons who recently passed away….Barbara Anderson, a lovely and gracious woman and true supporter of the arts in Key West for many years…..and for Denise Dunbar, who gave 150% to the Key West Community….who worked diligently for AIDS Help, and so many organizations and causes. She had a huge heart and left her mark on our town. Barbara and Denise will be deeply missed always. We also continue to give thanks for Larry Harvey, whose memory will live on in our hearts and minds always!

PRAYER CHAIN…..Please continue to remember these wonderful persons in your special thoughts and prayers…for the families and friends of Barbara Anderson, Denise Dunbar, and Bobby Dan Martin….Beth Pizzo…..Harry Teaford….Merle Hohman…Lois Kline…Alan Ferguson….Ded Paden…Jennifer O’Lear…Pat West…John Cee…Dan Cocco…Richard Crooks…Liz Kern…Ruth Cahoon…Karla Muir…Ed Block…Margaret Taylor…Perry Jones…Claire Carroll…Will Stephens…Tony Martinez….Richard Stephens….Patrick Richards…Christopher Elwell…..Lee Garrison…Sharon Gillis…Marion DePiero…Brent Ramer…MaryAnne McGiven…Carol Schenk…Stephen Elliot….the soul of dear Larry Harvey. Prayer changes things….If there is someone who belongs on this list please let me know. There are many reasons why we pray….not just illness. Our One Human Family praying together is very powerful indeed.

COLOMBIAN GRACE RESTAURANT SPECIALS……Owner Zulma Segura is doing a 2 for 1 Happy Hour…best Sangria in town and Empanadas…also a special on three popular entrees….Mom’s Grouper Casserole, the Chicken, and Shrimp dinners… Tues. thru Sat. from 6 to 7 pm! Note: Zulma was the sweetheart who fell for the scam where “Bob was requesting money after being mugged in London”….She sent him $2,100 because she thought it was a true story and wanted to help. Please stop in and try out this super restaurant on Petronia St., between Blue Heaven and Santiago’s Bodega. Zulma needs your support!!!!

A PUN FOR YOU…Once you have seen one shopping center…you’ve seen a mall!

DANCE CLASSES WITH LUCY & LEON…. JUNE SCHEDULE:….Learn to dance with Lucy & Leon….Ongoing Salsa Lessons….Beginner at 7 pm and Experienced at 8 pm….3 new 8 week dance courses starting May 7 & 9… Monday, 8 to 9 pm, Beginner Tango….Wed., 7 to 8 pm, Beginner/Intermediate Salsa…Wed. 8 to 9 pm….Beginner Rumba…..Located at Paradise Health & Fitness Dance Studio at 1706 N. Roosevelt…Call 296-6348 to sign up. No partners needed!!!

HAPPY JUNE 4TH ANNIVERSARY TO…..GENEVIEVE & JOHN ISAKSEN!!!!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON JUNE 4TH….It’s Michael Thomas performing in the Lounge from 5 to 9 PM!!!

SCHOONER WHARF ON JUNE 4…..Noon to 5 pm, Raven Cooper…7 to 11 pm, The Real Malloys…9 to 1 am, the magic of Frank Everhart!!!

HAPPY JUNE 5TH BIRTHDAY TO….NANCY 3 HOFFMAN…JEAN OLSON…RICK HARTY…BERYN HARTY!!!

AQUA IDOL ON JUNE 5TH…..One of the 13 contestants competing for HELPLINE, will be eliminated on Tuesday! Those performing are Debbie Josiah, Nina Crooks, Sophie DeVooght, Mary Deasy, Cristin McCann, Mary Hancock, Karen Weber, Larry Blackburn, Errin Harrelson, Sugar Plum, Susan Butler, Jean Luis and Linda Jurin. Showtime is 6:30 pm at 711 Duval St. JB McLendon is the emcee! Three super judges, Dr. Jim Holbrook, Vicki Gordon, & Tony Konrath!!! Come and join the fun… free entertainment for a good cause!

CHRISTOPHER PETERSON AT LATEDA ON JUNE 5…..Christopher’s famous EYECONS show is at 9 pm at the DA in the Crystal Room. Call 296-6706 for tix!

CARMEN & MICHAEL T AT TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON JUNE 5….This HOT duo performs in the Lounge from 5 to 9 pm…at Beachside Marriott!!!

SCHOONER WHARF ON JUNE 5TH…..Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud…7 to 11 pm, Raven Cooper….9 to 1 am, the magic of Frank Everhart!

HAPPY JUNE 6TH BIRTHDAY TO…..BILL HELLER….JOHN STASHENKO!!!

BOBBY NESBITT AT AQUA ON JUNE 6TH…..Come one and all to hear the incomparable Bobby Nesbitt at the piano from 5:30 to 7:30 PM…..

KW BUSINESS GUILD MIXER AT ISLAND HOUSE ON JUNE 6….This is the rare event that ALL are welcome to Island House….that means YOU, Ladies! This is the kickoff for KW Pride Fest….5 to 7 pm….$20 admission includes champagne, cocktails and canapés!

FREE MOVIE AT THE TROPIC on JUNE 6TH….The movie documentary, THE COCKETTES, will be shown for FREE at the Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton St. at 6 pm… It is the tale of a gender-bending hippie troupe that performed midnight drag musicals at the Palace Theatre in the late 60’s and early 70’s, thrilling audiences with their flamboyant operetta-like productions.

SOUTH FLA SYMPHONY EVENT ON JUNE 6….Celebrate Pride Month at Tennessee Williams Cabaret at 7 pm….A wonderful evening of music….celebrating some of the world’s most important composers….Go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 for tickets. $35 for reserved seats….$25 for General seating….Type PRIDE in the promo code and get a 10% discount! Pre-concert reception at 7 pm! Concert is at 7:30 pm. Meet the musicians at a reception after the concert. Desserts donated by Croissants de France!

ROB DISTACI AT TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON JUNE 6….Rob will be at the piano from 5 to 9 pm at Beachside Marriott!!!

SCHOONER WHARF ON JUNE 6TH….Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud…7 to 11 pm, Gary Hempsey…9 to 1 am, the Magic of Frank Everhart!

HAPPY JUNE 7TH BIRTHDAY TO…..DEBRA DEAN…..MARGARET DOMANSKI!!!

THANKFUL ON THURSDAY….I am very thankful to hear that the Studios of Key West has signed a new lease and will be remaining in the Armory! Hurray!!!! Thanks to all those who supported the Studios in its endeavors!

WINE TASTE AT FAUSTO’S ON JUNE 7 ….From 4:30 to 6 pm, Ali Ferguson, Premier wine’s newest rep is hosting a free wine taste in the wine dept. at Fausto’s on Fleming!

IBIS BAY DIVE IN MOVIE……June 7th…..The movie PSYCH-OUT starring Jack Nicholson, Bruce Dern, Susan Strasberg & Dean Stockwell will be shown at 8:30 PM, at Ibis Bay Resort on N. Roosevelt…..come and watch the movie for free….Also enjoy dining and drink at your cost!

MS. PRIDEFEST COMPETITION AT AQUA ON JUNE 7TH…..Titillating evening starts at 8 pm…..711 Duval St.!!!!!

CARMEN R & MICHAEL T at TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON JUNE 7….Piano & vocals from 5 to 9 pm! Happy hour drinks from 5 to 7 pm!!!!

FREE DOCUMENTARY, ‘WE WERE HERE’ at TROPIC ON JUNE 7….This is the South Florida premiere shown for KW Pride Fest 2012! 6PM….focuses on 5 persons who reside in pre-AIDS San Francisco, with interviews illuminating the emotional toll on the ravaged community..There will be a SKYPE video conference with filmmaker/activist, David Weissman.

SCHOONER WHARF ON JUNE 7, 8, 9….Noon to 5 pm…Michael McCloud…7 to 11 pm, it’s Homemade Wine Band….9 to 1 am, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart!

HAPPY JUNE 8TH BIRTHDAY TO…..LINDA GREENBERG….BETTY LIGHTCAP… GEORGE SANDERS….SUAZNNE WASHBURN….IRENE EYER…

HAPPY JUNE 8TH ANNIVERSARY TO….MARYCARLIN & BILL PORTER!!!

DOCUMENTARY ‘ADONIS FACTOR’ at TROPIC ON JUNE 8…..A FREE film receiving its KW premiere at 6 pm at 416 Eaton St. All invited to this FREE viewing!!!

AT THE GARDENS ON JUNE 8TH….It’s Michael Robinson from 5 to 7 pm at the piano in the cabaret!!!! 526 Angela St.

MIKE EMERSON AT TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON JUNE 8TH….Guitar & vocals from 6 to 10 pm in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott!

LESLIE JORDAN ON JUNE 8 & 9…..Comedian/actor, Leslie Jordan, takes the Waterfront Playhouse Stage at 8 pm with his hilarious one man show! Leslie was a star on Boston Legal and Will & Grace…..Go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 294-5015 for tickets!!!!

MEET THE CANDIDATES HOMETOWN PAC MTG. ON JUNE 8…..This Rally will be at the KW International Airport from 5 to 8 pm….PAC will present all candidates for the upcoming primary elections….free food and a cash bar available. ALL are welcome to attend and it is a FREE event! Free parking after 5 in the employee’s lot on the second level…no parking ticket needed…OR you can park in the 2 hour lot at the airport, get it validated at the restaurant…after 2 hrs. there will be an additional charge.

PEARL’S PRIDE PARTY ON JUNE 8TH….Disco dancing by the pool…ALL welcome! 8 to 11 pm….$10 cover charge! Let’s disco the night away! At Pearl’s Guest House on United Street!

PIER HOUSE ON JUNE 8,9,10,11……Larry Smith is at the piano at 7 pm every one of these days…..Sunday at 9 pm is Showcase Sunday at 9 pm….featuring a wonderful singer!!!! On Monday at 9 pm, it’s Jazz Jams! All welcome!!!!

CHRISTOPHER PETERSON AT LATEDA AT 9 PM ON JUNE 8 & 9…..The fab EYECONS show will be at 9 pm in the Crystal Room…..call 296-6706 for tix!

REALITY IS A DRAG SHOW ON JUNE 8TH…..This is a special PRIDE Edition at 11 pm…..Then at 12:30 am, it’s FRUITS OF THE RAINBOW DANCE PARTY!

AT THE TROPIC FROM JUNE 8 TO JUNE 14…..Coming: THE SOUND OF MY VOICE…DEEP BLUE SEA…DARK SHADOWS…..Staying:….THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL….BERNIE…Going…last chance to see on Thurs….BULLY…FIVE YEAR ENGAGEMENT…IN THE FAMILY…CHELY WRIGHT: WISH ME AWAY.

HAPPY JUNE 9TH BIRTHDAY TO….STEVE PANARIELLO…JENNIE WOLF….SUE SEGERSTEN!!!

HAPPY JUNE 9TH ANNIVERSARY TO…..SHIRLEY & FRANK PIKU!!!!

BOBBY NESBITT AT TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON JUNE 9TH…..Smooth piano and song by Bobby from 6 to 10 pm, in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott!

JAZZ IN THE GARDENS HOTEL…JUNE 9TH…Jazz starts at 5:30 to 8 PM…with Dominic Carelli on keyboards, plus Rich Cavoling and singer Maj Johnson…A Tribute to Sarah Vaughan!!! Cool jazz on a hot night!

MADHATTER SALE…JUNE 9TH…..The Duval Madhatter will be consolidating & moving to its Westin location….There is a sale beginning at 10 am at 335 Duval St….some items 50% off…Mention GNO and get a 15% extra off!

HAPPY JUNE 10TH ANNIVERSARY TO….NANCY & VIRGIL WILLIAMS!!!

PRIDE FEST PARADE ON JUNE 10TH…..The parade is great fun! Show your PRIDE! 4 to 7 pm……comes from Southard to Duval ….. great spots to watch at Aqua Nightclub!!!!!

TONY AWARDS SHOW AT AQUA ON JUNE 10…..This takes place at Aqua Nightclub, 711 Duval St. from 7 pm until Midnight…..$5….hosted by Gassy Winds…. To benefit the Waterfront Playhouse, the Fringe Theater and the KW Contemporary Dance Co…..50/50 raffle!!!! ALL invited to attend! Buy tix at door or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for tix and info.

PRIDE TEA AT LATEDA ON JUNE 10…..Come one and all to PRIDE TEA at 4 pm….have a blast! At 9 pm, it’s Black & Skabuddah in the By George Bar!!!

ANIMAL FARM OPEN ON JUNE 10TH…..The Sheriff’s Animal Farm on Stock Island is open from Noon to 3 pm for your enjoyment!!!! Next one is June 25th!

ROB DISTACI AT TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON JUNE 10…..Rob will be entertaining from 5 to 10 pm!

SCHOONER WHARF ON JUNE 10TH…..Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud….6:30 to 11 pm, it’s Marty Stonely & Toko Irie & Massai….9 to 1 am, it’s the Magic of Frank E!!!

SUMMER ACTING WORKSHOPS AT RED BARN STARTS ON JUNE 11 …..These popular Workshops are directed by Carole MacCartee, assisted by Tom Murtha, at The Red Barn Theatre….Scene Study, Mon. & Fri., from 7 to 10 pm. Final performance is Sun., July 22nd. ….. Monologue Class Workshops are on Wednesdays from 7 to 1o pm, starting on June 13 with a final performance on Sun., July 22. For info and fees call Carole at 296-5587. Some of Key West’s finest actors have taken these classes!!!

RUN FOR FANTASY FEST KING & QUEEN….MTG. ON JUNE 11….AIDS Help wants YOU to run for Fantasy Fest King & Queen!!! There will be an informational meeting at 6 pm at the SouthernMost Hotel Conference Room at 1319 Duval St. ll proceeds earned during the campaign goes to AIDS Help. The Campaign begins officially on Aug. 24. The new King & Queen are crowned at the Coronation Ball on Oct. 19th. The Theme is The Maya Empire. Call Pam DeMala for more info at 305-296-6196!!!!

AT VIRGILIOS ON JUNE 12TH…..It’s Skipper’s League of Crafty Musicians….this week, THE SAVAGE BEETS, with Skippo, Chris Case, and Din Allen!!! 9:30 PM!

SERVICES, REVIEWS, AND MISC. INFO!!!!!

WELCOME TO DAVID AND MARY…..We welcome back to Key West, wonderful entertainers/singers/actors/friends, DAVID BLACK and MARY FALCONER. Each recently returned to our Island after being gone for awhile. Welcome home!

CONGRATS TO THE STUDIOS OF KEY WEST! ….We are elated to hear that The Studios of Key West has signed a lease with HTKF that will keep them at the Historic Armory for a few years to come! Great job Rosi and everyone who persisted and believed in TSKW! Now, on with the shows…the classes…and all that jazz!!!!! Also, good luck to Jay Scott who is leaving his position at TSKW. You did a wonderful job and your shoes will be hard to fill!

WELCOME TO DAVE TALPASZ, NEW GEN. MGR. AT TAVERN ‘N TOWN!!! Got to meet this fine fellow the other night at Beachside Marriott! He comes with great credentials and will make sure this super restaurant will run like the Gem it is! He has relocated here with his family and we all welcome him with open arms and open hearts!

STEVE CALDERWOOD’S WINE MESSAGE…..This Wine Guru, knows about all Wine related events happening in Key West and in the Keys. To get on his e-mail list, go to winelizard@me.com or to wineslut@me.com. Tell him I sent you!!!

SPICE & TEA EXCHANGE…..This aromatic new shoppe in town is located at 431 Front St., and owned by Paulette & Gordon Callender. The dashing Mgr. is Kai Story (Love that name!!!)…go to www.spiceandtea.com to find out more…and call 453-6894 for questions. Welcome to Key West!!!

AT PARADISE TENNIS…..Go to paradisetennisflkeys@gmail.com and contact the pro, Nicole, at 1800 Atlantic, to find out about all the drill and play, various levels of clinics and classes, Adult Flex League, and match play, etc.

CONGRATS TO SIMON & MARIA ZITO-KAUFMAN……This caring couple will receive The Humanitarian Award on Thurs. at the Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan, NJ. They, along with Fr. Alphonse Stephenson were instrumental in reviving this historic theatre in various capacities. You can send them messages of congratulations at mariasimon@optonline.net. Let me know if you need their mailing address. Maria is the wonderful sister of Vincent Zito.

FORMER KEY WESTER, EMILY MAYNARD NEW BACHELORETTE ON TV…..Emily Maynard, the beautiful daughter of our former Key West neighbor, Susan Maynard, will be the new Bachelorette on TV starting on Monday, May 14. She was last seen as the gal chosen by a former Bachelor where everyone fell in love with her! Now she gets to be the Bachelorette who will get to choose her Knight in Shining Armor. Emily, who graduated from KW High School about 8 years ago, lived with her parents on Whitehead St., across from Kelly’s Restaurant.

THE GOOD MORNING FLORIDA KEYS SHOW EVERY FRIDAY….This TV show stars Tom Oosterhoudt & Jenna Stauffer…at 8:30 am every Fri. morning. Catch it on Channel 19 if you have Uverse….or on Channel 87 if you have Comcast!

JODYRAE GECKLER-CAMPBELL EARRING DESIGNS…..Jodyrae displays her jewelry designs at the Hogfish Bar & Grill on Stock Island! Check out her one of a kind designs! For info call 587-1499.

EVERY THURS. AT B.O.’S FISHWAGON at 801 Caroline St…..At 6 pm, it’s the Magnolia Cajun Band entertaining!

EVERY FRIDAY AT B.O.’S …..It’s Richard Crooks and other musicians, entertaining at 6!

MATTHEW JAMPOL AT CAMILLE’S ON WEDNESDAYS……Camille’s Restaurant, at 1202 Simonton St., presents In Concert, classical Guitarist, Matthew Jampol each Wed. eve at 7:00 PM. Tickets for the concert are $30. Note that you can order cocktails, appetizers, and dinner…available during the concert….and ordered separately from Camille’s. Call 304-1437 for reservations.

ALSO AT CAMILLE’S……Note that with entrée orders for 2, you will have the choice of receiving a complimentary bottle of house wine……Martinis for 2….or 2 slices of Key Lime Pie!

UPDATE ON CLAIRE CARROLL’S ACTING SCHEDULE…..Just want you all to know, that the marvelously talented Claire Carroll, is a very busy little actress in the DC area! From June 14 to July 1 she is in a production of a new play called THE HOUSE HALFWAY at the Source Theatre, at 1835 14th St., NW, Washington, DC 20009. Play dates are June 14, 17, 22, 28 & July 1. Tix go on sale on May 15…only $10. If you are in the area make sure you go and see our Claire. Go to www.wourcedc.org or www.culturaldc.org for info.

CLAIRE’S ONE-WOMAN SHOW IN JULY…..Claire is presenting her originally written, 50 minute show, BEEF ENCOUNTER, as part of the Capital Fringe Festival. Go to www.beefencounter.com for more info. Performances are July 15, 17,19,25, and 26. This will be at Caos on F Street, 923 F St NW, Washington DC, 20004. Tix are $17 and go on sale on June 18th at www.capitalfringe.org.

CLAIRE STARS IN BIG LOVE…JULY 15 THRU AUG. 5……Claire will be in the Hub Theatre’s production of Charles Mee’s play BIG LOVE at the John Swayze Theatre, 9431 Silver King Court, Fairfax, VA 22031. Tix are $25 & are available thru www.thehubtheatre.org

WE WISH CLAIRE ONLY OUR VERY BEST….AND MISS HER HERE IN KEY WEST, SO VERY MUCH

CAFÉ SOLE DAILY SPECIAL….Cafe Sole on Southard St. offers a 50% off regular menu and selected wines, from 5 to6:30 PM every day of the week!!!!! Thanks to Chef John Correa!!!!

LATEDA HAS LOCALS LUNCH MENU…..From Mon. thru Fri. from 11:30 to 3 pm, Lateda is serving an $8.50 super lunch menu, which includes iced tea & soda. 6 delish choices….just for YOU!

BUZZZ ON TV……Catch Those fab BUZZZ Babes every Tues. at 4pm at beautiful locations….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. ALL the season’s shows are available on YOU TUBE at www.youtube.com/buzzztv2012. Enjoy the BUZZZ!!!!!!

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, Voo-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!

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!!! On Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, it’s Bobby Nesbitt!!!!! 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……Don’t audit life. Show up and make the most of it NOW!

Lynda