AUTUMN IS HERE!!!!

SEPTEMBER 26, THRU OCTOBER 3, 2013 IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!

HAPPY SEPT. 26 BIRTHDAY TO…..JOANNA SCHMIDA….PATRICK SHANK!!!!

DIANE MAY FOR QUEEN EVENT ON SEPT. 26….This is a Caribbean Cocktail Party at the lovely home of Dennis Beaver & Bert Whitt, 1207 Whitehead St….7 to 9 pm….Treats and Cocktails, Music & Fun….Only $40…Food from Garbo’s Grill…. SUPPORT DIANE FOR QUEEN!!

CONGRATS TO NEWLYWEDS LARRY & STEPHANIE…..Just want to extend a heart filled Congratulations to Larry Blackburn & Stephanie Hellstrom who recently tied the knot!!! A lifetime of love and joy to you both!!!!

REMINDER ABOUT ABSENTEE AND EARLY VOTING….I encourage all readers to VOTE on the Candidates running for office and on the all-important issue of Channel Widening….Please use your privilege to vote… and I hope you will use your mind and your heart….and do the right thing! Early voting continues till Sept. 28.

WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES SEASON…..You will NOT want to miss any of the fantastic productions that will be presented at the esteemed Waterfront Playhouse this 2013/14 season! Memberships of various levels…subscriptions and individual Tickets are NOW on sale for ALL of the shows!!!! Go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org!!!!! Our shows will be LEADING LADIES, Dec. 17-Jan. 11…directed by Danny Weathers with stars Brandon Beach, Matt Hulsey, David Black, Elena Devers, Billy Cartledge, Carolyn Cooper, Justin Ahearn and Robin Deck……..OTHER DESERT CITIES, Jan. 28-Feb. 15,directed by Danny Weathers and starring, George diBraud, Chris Stone, Tom Murtha, Mary Falconer, and Michael Aaglan…XANADU (the Musical!!!), March 4 March 29, directed by Danny Weathers and starring, Tom Luna, Kara Krichman, Laurie Breakwell, Vicki Roush, Michael Johnson, Chris Tanner, and Jessica Miano-Kruel, …SOUVENIR, April 8 to April 19, directed by Cameron Murray and starring Gayla Morgan and Charlie Lindberg……A DOG STORY, May 8-24. Tix can also be purchased for the….“AND THE WINNER IS”…Oscar Winning Songs… the Season Opening Concert on Nov. 22 & 23 only!!!! Also note that some of the Waterfront Parties have been announced and will soon be available to purchase….The Holiday Party Train in the Christmas Parade on Dec. 7…LEADING LADIES PARTY on Dec. 14….OTHER ‘DESSERT’ CITIES PARTY on Feb. 2!!!! Waterfront Playhouse Parties are Legendary and you will want to attend every single one!!!! (There are two Lower priced Preview nights for each show the eve before Opening Night!!!)

BE A MEMBER OF THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE!!!! We NEED and WANT Y-O-U to be a part of the Waterfront Playhouse Family! There are many Levels of Memberships and each Level has its own fabulous privileges! We hope you will go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org and read the descriptions for memberships. We hope those who have never become members will do so…and that those who have been in the past will re-join this year, and maybe even go to the next level!!! Being a Member of the Waterfront Playhouse is as good as it gets!

A PUN FOR YOU….When a clock is hungry…it goes back four seconds!!!!

FRINGE THEATER ANNOUNCES NEW SEASON…..The Fringe Theater Artistic Director, Monnie King, is thrilled with her new season, and rightly so!!!! The First show is the award-winning, ‘COCK’…(Do I have your attention?)…directed by Murphy Davis…it is a hilarious look at a unique love triangle…stars Michael Mulligan, Dave Bootle, Nicole Nurenberg, and Michael Castellano. It runs Dec.4,5,6,7,11,12,13,14 (matinee & eve performances on the 14th!)… at The Studios of Key West, 600 White St and in partnership with The Studios….8 pm…..Show #2 is Pulitzer Prize winning ‘A DELICATE BALANCE’ by Edward Albee and directed by award-winning Dennis Zacek who wowed us with Seminar last season!!!! It will be presented at The Custom House, 281 Front St. on Feb. 20,21,22,27,28, March 1,6,7,8… It stars Richard Grusin, Monnie King, Kathy Russ, Peter King Tammy Shanley and Caroline Taylor……Show #3….Back by popular demand for three nights only is ‘CONCH REPUBLIC’ the MUSICAL….by Monnie King (book) & Gayla Morgan (music) and directed by Rebecca Tomlinson…at The San Carlos Institute, 516 Duval St…. presented on April 25,26,and 27 only…Starring Laurie Breakwell, Michael Aaglan, Michael McCabe, Billy Cartledge, Kyle Caskey, Annie Miners, and Tony Konrath. Tickets for all shows can be bought by going online to www.keystix.com or by calling 305-295-7676.

RED BARN ANNOUNCES SEASON…..Nov. 5 – 23, MOMENT OF GRACE, written by Bob Bowersox & directed by Rebecca Tomlinson…world premier of an original play…stars Vanessa McCaffrey, George Gugleotti, Ross Pipkin, Karl Stahl, Kaleb Smith, Tony Konrath & Bob Bowersox….Dec. 6, STAND UP, WITH A LITTLE CLASS….Celebrate the opening of the BARN 34th Season with comedian, Eddie Sarfaty with other KW funniest musical talents!…..Dec. 17 to Jan. 18…BINGO! THE WINNING MUSICAL, directed by Joy Hawkins and starring, Vicki Roush, Laurie Breakwell, Camille Toler, Annie Miners, Susanna Wells, and Bob Bowersox….Jan. 28-March 1….VANYA & SONIA & MASHA & SPIKE, directed by Joy Hawkins and starring, Marjorie Paul-Shook, Gordon Mackey, Spencer Gates, Rebecca Gleason, Mira Negron, and Sarah Bella…. March 5-15…..I AM MY OWN WIFE, directed by Stuart Meltzer, starring Tom Wahl…. March 25-April 26….CLYBOURNE PARK directed by Carole MacCartee, starring Dave Bootle, Nicole Nurenberg, Amber McDonald-Good, Chris Tittel, Tish Williams, Mook J., and Matt Hulsey……May 6-May 31….SHORT ATTENTION SPAN THEATRE 2014… various directors and actors……April 6,7,13,14,21….CONCHS, COWBOYS, & TALES OF OLD KEY WEST…stars, Gary McDonald, Paul Cotton, John Wells, Tom Murtha, and George Halloran!!!! Go to www.redbarntheatre.com or call 296-9911 for reservations!!!!

ANOTHER THING TO BE THANKFUL FOR…..I am SO thankful that all our theaters in Key West are planning so many fabulous presentations for us to enjoy this Season!!! To the WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE, the RED BARN, the FRINGE, and TENNESSEE WILLIAMS….thanks for giving us all so many juicy and exciting shows to look forward to!!!! There’s NO business like Show Business and isn’t Key West very lucky??!!

TIX ON SALE NOW FOR BOBBY/CARMEN SHOW AT LITTLE WHITE HOUSE… Because these shows sell out quickly, I am giving you a head’s up on Bobby Nesbitt and Carmen Rodriguez’s upcoming show, ‘THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES…A SALUTE TO THE USO”…which will be presented six times at The Truman Little White House. The dates of these shows are: Jan. 26 & 27… Feb. 16 & 18….and March 9 & 10. …..8 pm… with cocktails starting at 7:30 pm…..Bobby & Carmen are also reprising their wonderful show, “Moonlight Serenade: Songs of WW II” on Feb. 17th at 8 pm. For tix, go to www.keystix.com. Note that parking is FREE in front of the Little White House during these shows only.

DANCE CLASSES… SEPT. –OCT..….Lucy Carleton teams up with Tom Wheaton for Swing Dance Lessons…..6 week course…classes are Sept. 11,18,23,Oct. 2,9&16….7 to 8 pm….only $36. No partners needed. At Paradise Health & Fitness, 1706 N. Roosevelt…call 305-296-6348 to sign up.

DEBORAH GOLDMAN EXHIBITS AT DEERING ESTATE THRU OCT. 4…..Local artist, Deborah Goldman opened her exhibit on Sept. 18…runs thru Oct. 4….at Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72 Ave., Miami, FL 33157.

GARDENS HOTEL ON SEPT. 26…John Benson is at the piano from 5 to 7 pm!

WINE TASTING ON SEPT. 26….This event will be at UVA GOURMET SHOPPE, 519 Fleming St. from 6 to 8 pm…Wine Club members get special discounts on purchases….

TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON SEPT. 26….Carmen & Michael T perform from 5 to 9 pm!!!!

SMOKIN’ TUNA SALOON ON SEPT. 26TH….6 pm, Rusty Lemmon…9:30 pm, Caffeine Carl & Nick Norman perform!!

LATEDA ON SEPT. 26…..At 8 pm, Gravity Pole Dancing Benefit….9 pm, Dave Bootle performs in the By George Bar.

SCHOONER WHARF ON SEPT. 26….Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud….7 to 11 pm, Tom Taylor & Marty Stonely.

NEW NOVEL BY SUZIE BYRD…..Congrats to Suzie on publishing her first novel, ‘GAME ON’…available on Amazon in hardback, paperback and Kindle….sounds like a most interesting story set in NYC, Atlanta, and Key west…a passionate story of sex and love and loss as two superstar athletes confront one of the greatest social issues of our time…..Support our local authors!!!!!

HAPPY SEPT. 27 BIRTHDAY TO….ED SWIFT…KAREN LA LA GRANT MARGILL …TEGAN SLATON…..JOEY STEVENS!!!!

BOTTLECAP GROOVE LOUNG ON SEPT. 27….From 5 to 8 pm….All tips go to benefit the KW Preschool Co-Op…..Raffle, silent auction….1128 Simonton St.

SMOKIN’ TUNA SALOON ON SEPT. 27&28…..Nick Norman performs at 6 pm both nights….4 Charles St….At 9:30 pm, it’s Caffeine Carl & Friends!!!

THE GARDENS HOTEL…..SEPT. 27….Michael Robinson is at the piano 5 to 7 pm!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON SEPT. 27…Mike Emerson performs from 6 to 10 pm.

MCCONNELL’S IRISH PUB ON SEPT. 27…..The Love Lane Gang performs from 8 to 11 pm, at 900 Duval St.

DIANE MAY FOR QUEEN EVENT…SEPT. 27….Wig & Mask Auction at Aqua…$5 for auction paddle….6 to 8 pm….live and silent auction…..711 Duval St.

TROPIC CINEMA SEPT. 27-OCT. 4….See: THANKS FOR SHARING…WE’RE THE MILLERS…THE WORLD’S END…THE BUTLER…..

LATEDA ON SEPT. 27…Dave Bootle performs in the By George Bar at 9 pm!

GREEN PARROT ON SEPT. 27 & 28…..Damon Fowler performs at 5:30 & 10 pm both nights!!!

SCHOONER WHARF ON SEPT. 27 & 28…Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud performs…. 7 to 11 pm, The Doerfels!!!!

HAPPY SEPT. 28 BIRTHDAY TO….JASON VINKENMULDER FROM LATED ….HARROLD BERRY…BEN TEAGUE….ERIC POTTER!!!

SUNSHINE FOR KING EVENT ON SEPT. 28….It is the Red Shirt Run at 8 am….Join Sunshine in this race….for more info go to www.RedShirtRun.com.

KW TROPICAL FOREST & BOTANIC GARDEN EVENT ON SEPT. 27 & 28…..This is the 15th Annual Fla Keys Birding & Wildlife Festival…….Sept. 27….10 to Noon from 4:30 to 6 pm…. “Birds in the Forest”…enjoy a guided tour of the Forest and spot some of the 176 species of birds that routinely visit this area.

BUTTERFLIES IN THE FOREST ON SEPT. 28….1 to 2 pm, a guided tour by the N. Amer. Butterfly Assoc….3 to 4 pm, “Photography in the Forest”…tips on shooting birs and outher flora and fauna from Sara Lopez and Dick Fortune….. 6 to 8 pm, “Magnificent Seven-Birds of the FLA Keys”…reception at the Nature Chapel sponsored by the Audubon society & KW Wildlife Refuge…presentation by Mark Hedden….Caligo Ventures eco-tours follows.

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL….THE ROYAL BALL ON SEPT. 28…..Fantasy Fest Queen Liz Ketchum and King Mark Patterson & the Royal Order of Queens & Kings request the honor of your presence at the 3rd Annual Royal Ball….this is an ALL CANDIDATE Event…and honors all former Royalty…to benefit AIDS Help…Fantastic Dinner provided by IRON CHEFS….Music by Skipper Kripitz and the Retros….Complimentary Beer & Wine …cash bar for mixed drinks….Dress..Royal Casual…Tix are $50 at the door or call Pam at 305-296-6196….6 to 9:00 PM… GARDENS Hotel, 526 Angela St.

TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON SEPT. 28….Rob DiStasi is at the piano from 6 to 10 pm!

COMEDY SHOW AT HURRICANE HOLE ON SEPT. 28…..This event will take place with dinner at 7:00 pm…5 course meal with 5 perfect Beer Pairings…with comedy show at 8:30 pm…starring Zach Seemiller, Rev. Junior, David Aquilar, and Vic Lopez. Advanced tix are $50 each. Call 305-294-0200 for reservations which are required.

CHRIS PETERSON BACK AT LATEDA ON SEPT. 28…..The fab Christopher Peterson is ba-ack at LATEDA…..He will perform his famous EYECONS show at 9 pm on the 28th…and on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays….call 296-6706 for reservations! Give Chris a great Key West Welcome Home!!!!! Dave Bootle performs in the By George Bar at 9 pm!!!

SOUTHERNMOST COCONUT CASTAWAYS JUMP UP ON SEPT. 28…..All invited to The Smokin’ Tuna Saloon from 2 to 5 pm…..Charity of the month is Sister Season Fund…eat & drink specials music by Ericson Holt…drawings, prizes, give-aways and raffles….Members, wear your lanyards and club apparel for more prizes…ALL invited.

HAPPY SEPT. 29TH BIRTHDAY TO….CAROL MONE!!!!

GARDENS HOTEL ON SEPT. 29…entertainment from 5 to 7 pm!!!! Note the JAZZ returns to The Gardens at 5:30 pm on Oct. 6…..Mike Emerson and Friends!!!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON SEPT. 29….Rob DiStasi is at the piano from 5 to 9 pm!!!

SMOKIN’ TUNA SALOON ON SEPT. 29….6 pm, Jeff Clark…9 pm, Rusty Lemmon!!!

LATEDA ON SEPT. 29….4 PM…. ‘QMitch Queen” Tea Dance….9 pm, Black & Skabuddah perform in the By George Bar at 9 pm!

GREEN PARROT ON SEPT. 29….1 pm…Jazz Showcase…..5:30 pm, Damon Fowler performs!!!

HAPPY SEPT. 30 BIRTHDAY TO….JOHN FAILLE….NONI SANCHEZ…..PERRY FRANTZMAN….HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….JENNIFER STEVENS & PETER VISHTON!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON SEPT. 30…Michael Thomas is at the piano from 5 to 9 pm.

SMOKIN’ TUNA SALOON ON SEPT. 30…6 pm, Jeff Clark….9:00, Caffeine Carl & Nick Norman perform.

HAPPY OCT. 1 BIRTHDAY TO….BERT WHITT….Please remember EMILY BOYD LOWE!!

FIONA MOLLOY AT MCCONELL’S PUB ON OCT. 1…..The fab FIONA performs from 7:30 to 10:30 pm at 900 Duval St…great food, staff, and sublime music by FIONA!!!!

DIANE MAY FOR QUEEN EVENT ON OCT. 1….”Sordid Lives” movie shown at Bourbon Street Pub…$5 ….poolside…9:00 pm!!!!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON OCT. 1…..Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas perform from 5 to 9 pm.

SMOKIN’ TUNA SALOON ON OCT. 1…Greg Rue performs at 6 pm…Rusty Lemmon & Chad Burtch perform at 9:30 pm.

LATEDA ON OCT. 1….Christopher Peterson’s Eyecons Show at 9 pm in the Crystal Room…call 296-6706 for tickets.

HAPPY OCT. 2 BIRTHDAY TO….DENNIS BEAVER….GREG NEEDHAM …. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO …. NINA & RICHARD CROOKS!!!!

SMOKIN’ TUNA SALOON ON OCT. 2….Rusty Lemmon performs at 6 pm!!!! Greg Rue & Jonathan perform at 9:30 pm.

JOINT FF EVENT FOR DIANE MAY & SUNSHINE ON OCT. 2….From 6 to 8 pm at Lateda’s Crystal Room….$5…Royal Packages Auction…..items donated by former Fantasy Fest Kings & Queens in a live & silent auction….

TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON OCT. 2…..Mike Emerson performs from 5 to 9 pm!!!

HAPPY OCT. 3 BIRTHDAY TO…….DEBBIE ROTHSTEIN LAVENDER!!!!

GARDEN CLUB MEETING ON OCT. 3…..All invited to attend the first meeting of the year at 1:30 pm at West Martello…speaker is Jody Smith-Williams who will talk on ‘Secrets to Growing Vegetables in the Keys’….FREE to attend, members and non!!!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON OCT. 3…..Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas perform from 5 to 9 pm!!!

SMOKIN’ TUNA SALOON ON OCT. 3…6 pm, Rusty Lemmon…9:30 pm, Caffeine Carl & Nick Norman perform!

MORE EVENTS AND STUFF…..

BENEFIT FOR MARC HOUSE ON OCT. 5…..A full Buffet Dinner with Live Music at Conch Flyer Restaurant, 3495 S. Roosevelt Blvd. at Airport…6 to 10 pm….Free parking….Live music by The Bubba System…..great food, cash bar, silent auction … tix are $50 each and tables for 10 guests $1,000…Go to Marc Plant Store or to www.keystix.com for tickets.

COMMUNITY FORUM ON BREAST CANCER AWARENESS…OCT. 5…..This will take place from 10 am to 3 pm at One Island Family Unitarian Universalist Church at 801 Georgia St….All invited…To participate or present in the Forum, contact Katharine Doughty at 305-393-2488.

TIX ON SALE NOW….Tix are on sale for the Dec. 6 KEY WEST CONTEMPORARY DANCE performance onstage at Tennessee Williams Theatre…8 pm. Go to www.keystix.com to reserve your seats. This show is called “Train In the Distance”… Kyla Piscopink has put her heart & soul with this original dance production with dances inspired by the Music of Simon & Garfunkle!

TIX ON SALE FOR MEN IN PARADISE FASHION SHOW & LUNCH…..Go to www.keystix.com to sign up for this outrageously entertaining event which takes place on Sat., Nov. 2 from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm in the Ballroom at the Marriott Beachside Resort. ALL proceeds go to benefit SAMUEL’S HOUSE, INC. Come out and vote with cash, check or credit card. Contestants are Ruben Navarro, Mark Watson, Vidal, Commissioner Tony Yaniz Larry Blackburn, Mingo Castellanos, Franky Gutierrez, Cesar Guzman, Tom Hampton, Darren Horan, Mario Jerez, Lt. Ryan Johnson, Brandon Jones, Rick Lopez, Steven Powell, Sheriff Rick Ramsey, Manny Rioseco, Greg Smith, Vaughn Spencer, & a special mystery Gentleman!

CONDO FOR RENT AT THE GALLEON… If you or anyone you know may have overflow guests for Thanksgiving Week, Kristen Ryan has a timeshare unit for rent. 2 Bedrm., 2 bath that sleeps 6 at The Galleon Resort…unit has a pool view…cost is $2,100 for the week, Sunday, Nov. 23 to Nov. 30…call 336-202-4272 if you are interested.

NIKKI MCCAUSLAND…Please keep Nikki in your thoughts and prayers as she deals with her illness. Better yet….please send her notes and cards of support to 521 Grinnell St., Key West, 33040….or call her at 305-296-6991…or e-mail her at nikkimcc521@aol.com. I know she would love to hear from you and know that you are supporting her. Thank you!!!

LUCY BURDETTE aka ROBERTA ISLEIB AUTHORS TWO BOOKS WITH ONE ON THE WAY ….. “Lucy” has written two books in the Key West Food Critic Mystery series… They are entitled, ‘An Appetite for Murder” and “Death in four Courses.” She got rave reviews for these books. To find out more go to www.lucyburdette.com. Lucy’s new book, “Topped Chef” is coming May 2013!!!!

TERRI WHITE WILL STAR IN “THE CRAZY ONES” on OCT. 10….The fab Terri White, will be starring alongside Robin Williams in the new comedy TV Show, THE CRAZY ONES, which premiers on Sept. 26….She will be in the third episode, on 10/10, as a gospel singer! We are thrilled for Terri and Donna!

BRAZA LENA IN SEPT…..This great restaurant on Caroline St. offers 50% off all wine, beer, and spirits all of Sept. At the bar….there are five choices to eat, including the burger….half off from 5 to 7 pm….. Also, remember that locals always get 15% off all food buys.

FREE DIVE IN MOVIE EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING….. Take advantage of this great chance to enjoy a classic movie for FREE at Ibis Bay Resort on N. Roosevelt Blvd. Free popcorn too….enjoy while adrift in the pool or poolside! Michael Shields offers this opportunity at a super venue!!!!

CAFÉ SOLE….Thurs thru Sun. Chef Correa offers a 50% all food for locals. 5 to 10 pm, thru Oct. 17!!!!

GRAND CAFÉ SEPTEMBER SPECIAL…..Once again, Maria Wever has 50% off on all food and drinks of all kinds. 11:30 am to 11 pm….all day long!!!! 314 Duval St.

HOT TIN ROOF IN SEPT…..From 12 to 2:30 pm, this spot will take off 50% the entire lunch check thru Sept.

SQUARE ONE 555 DEAL….Every day from 4 to 6 pm, Square One offers $5 drinks, $5 small plates at around 5 pm! For $5 you can get mixed drinks with premium liquors!

TWO CENTS RESTAURANT….From 6 to 11 pm, this spot offers 50% off the food menu during the month of Sept.

TURTLE KRAALS….231 Margaret St….Locals get 50% off entire food menu, Mon. thru Thurs., 12 pm till Closing!!!!

CONGRATS TO AUTHOR, RODNEY ROSS!!!!…..Dreamspinner Press novelist, Rodney Ross, and his book, The Cool Part of His Pillow, have been awarded Silver Medalist in the Fiction category of the 2013 Global eBook Awards. The novel also recently garnered 1st place in the 2013 Next GenerationIndie Book Awards, in the GLBT Fiction category! Both the paperback, at $17.99 and eBook at $6.99 of his book are available from Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and the Dreamspinner Press website, and other bookstores nationwide!

BOTANICAL GARDEN HOSTS CUBA TRIP….Contact Caroline Cotton to find out the specific dates and itineraries for this humanitarian/ecological tour. Proceeds from the trip helps the KW Tropical Forest and Botanic Garden. E-mail Caroline at ecoed@kwbgs.org for information.

GET ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR OCT. 1 ELECTION…..If you will not be in Key West for this very important vote on the dredging of the channel and its widening to bring mega boats to our port….your vote is very important…..I urge you to call City Hall at 305-292-3416 to request that your absentee ballot be sent to you when that time comes. If you are a snowbird, or you know you will be traveling during this time, please get that ballot and vote.

TIX ON SALE FOR “JERRY’S GIRLS”……This Jerry Herman production will be presented onstage at The Tennessee Williams Theatre on Dec. 22, but tickets are already on sale. Showtime is 7:30 pm…..This show will star Susan Powell, Susie Speidel, and Kristen Michelle….with Bobby Nesbitt, Eric Haley, JB McLendon, Chris Tanner, Rich Simone, Dean Walters, Nathan Gay and Paul Hayes. Directed by Cameron Murray and musical direction by Vincent Zito, this show will be a benefit for The Keys Chorale, The Emily Lowe Music Fund, and the Franko Richmond Scholarship Fund…Full Broadway orchestra…..Tix are $25 and $35…can be bought at www.keystix.com. Buy your tickets early! What a great way to celebrate during the Christmastime Holiday Season!!!!!

FIONA MOLLOY SEEKS ELDER OR CHILD CARE EMPLOYMENT…..My dear friend, Fiona Molloy, is not only a wonderful vocalist, musician, and friend….she is also a gifted caregiver and loves being “extra hands” for those in need. She is very experienced and comes highly recommended. If you are in need…or know of someone in need of this type of home care, please contact her at 262-490-5002 or e-mail her at DoireOne@aol.com. She is adept at giving injections, dispersing meds, and any other kind of health care needed.

DEBRA & PATRICK SCHEDULE….This dynamic duo performs thru Sept. 4th at The Crown & Anchor in Provincetown, Mass…9:30 pm to 12:30 am….Stop in if you are in the area!

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS CABARET TIX NOW ON SALE FOR BOBBY NESBITT, RANDY ROBERTS, MULLIGAN, HALEY & ROBINSON AND GORDON ROSS!!!!!!!!…..Tickets are now available to the public for the following shows…… “A TRIBUTE TO BOBBY SHORT AT CAFÉ CARLYLE” starring BOBBY NESBITT…Jan. 5 and 6 at 8 pm……PARADISE BIG BAND CONCERTS on Jan. 12 and Mar. 9….8 pm……IRISH COMEDY SHOW on Jan .31….RANDY ROBERTS VALENTINE SHOW on Feb. 10….”The MEN OUR MOTHERS LOVED!’ starring MICHAEL MULLIGAN, ERIC HALEY & MICHAEL ROBINSON…on March 22 & 23 at 8 pm. Tickets are also on sale now for the Gordon Ross Cabaret, ‘When I’m 64”….which is Monday, March 10th. For the best seats book these seats early…like NOW!!! Go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676. I don’t want you to be disappointed!!!!!

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS MUSEUM…..Open daily Mon-Sat from 9 am to 5 pm…..and Sundays from noon to 5 pm. FREE to attend…self guided tours….Thanks to Dennis Beaver and Bert Whitt for establishing this wonderful tribute museum to Tennessee Williams who lived in Key West for many years!!!!

LE PETIT PARIS..SUMMER HOURS…….owned by Robert Konopka, he is dedicated to making this a unique & special spot…and he is succeeding! During the summer, this darling restaurant will be open for Breakfast & Lunch only! Open every day at 8 am until 3:30 pm…. FREE PARKING!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN DINING DEAL CONTINUES…This super restaurant at Beachside Marriott will continue its Early Bird Special prices. From 5 to 6:30 pm, every day, all entrees will be only $19.95. This deal is the best and the food is delish! Also, Tavern ‘N Town has Daily Happy Hour from 5 to 7 pm with all cocktails and drinks 2 for 1!!! And Live entertainment every night in the Lounge! Thanks Tavern ‘N Town for catering to the Locals in Key West! GET TNT LOCAL DISCOUNT CARD….Pick your Tavern ‘n Town Local Discount Card the next time you are there and use it for a free entrée dinner on your birthday!

AZUR LUNCH SPECIAL BACK….Check out the delish $6 lunch specials at Azur Restaurant at 425 Grinnell St. Mon thru Fri all summer long! 292-2987!

OCEAN WELLNESS SPA OFFERS GREAT DEAL….Locals will get a 25% off all signature spa services, including massages, facials, body treatments, & ocean manicure and pedicure combos….Book your experience NOW….call 320-0500. Located at 829 Simonton St. Ample parking available! Go to www.oceanspakeywest.com for more information!

PRAYER CHAIN……Please continue to remember the following in your thoughts and prayers…..Tom Oosterhoudt…..Nancy Robinson … Boomer Crue…. Anthony….. Nancy Robinson…. Virgil Williams … Dee Dee Duecker……Riley…Nikki McCausland…….Jim Cameron …Barbara Nimesheim..….Dave & Jan Schmidt….AJ Woods…Karla Muir …Vincent Gregory … Curt Throlet …Bob Leiby…Sal Salinero… Richard Stephens …Richard Crooks……Dawn Jones …Sue Lima-Fitch…Tony Freese…Alan Ferguson…John Cee …Dick Jones …Jennifer O’Lear…Margaret Taylor…Perry Jones… Tony Martinez…Carol Schenk Stephen Elliot…Brent Ramer…Marion DePiero… Patrick Richards….Ann N….. Remember, there are many reasons that we pray, not just for curing illnesses. I do believe that when we all send prayers & good vibes to those in need…the many prayers mystically meet & surround those being prayed for. We are ONE HUMAN FAMILY, & we are in this thing called “Life” together…and we have power within us to help our fellow man. Bless you for remembering our loved ones!!’ Prayers work!!!

SOLO RESTAURANT HAPPY HOUR….Good things are meant to be shared….Solo Restaurant on Greene St. has a fab 4 to 7 pm Happy Hour…..Half off on appetizers, flatbreads, wines, martinis, beer, margaritas and all frozen drinks! Sound delish to me! Solo also has a daily $7 lunch special!!!!!

LOVE TO YOU….AND REMEMBER…..True words are not always pretty: pretty words are not always true!!!

Lynda

THE LIBRA PERSONALITY…SEPTEMBER 24 THRU OCTOBER 22

On first meeting a Libran, your impression will be of someone who is charming, diplomatic, and eager to put you at ease. Harmony is very important for Librans. They hate it when tempers flare or the atmosphere is tense and they won’t relax until things are on an even keel. Librans like balance in their lives, although they desperately try to control the situation. It is calming and relaxing to be around Librans, thanks to their ability to put others first and themselves second…so you always feel special. Librans make you feel that you are the only person in the world when they are with you and that makes you glow inside. Librans rarely put their foot in their mouths and they also always look good as they put lots of effort into their appearance. They have instinctive good taste and prefer classic clothes to the latest fashion fads. Although charming, they also have a tough side, and when they aren’t pleased with something or someone, they have a very affectionate, way of letting you know. Librans are happiest when operating on an intellectual level. They always see at least two sides to every story and would rather sit on the fence than make up their minds. Librans do very well in areas of love. Librans have a powerful need for other people and they feel like fish out of water when they are too long on their own. They can be very loving, affectionate and romantic. They are hard to resist. Librans are much happier IN a relationship than out of one…they will endure a lot of misery and heartache rather than make the final break and be left on their own. It is easy to hurt a Libran’s feelings, though they will do their best to put on a brave face. Librans are known to fall in love with love…they are hopeless romantics. They are also very idealistic and prefer to see only the good in others. They often turn a blind eye to their partner’s faults. They tend to put their beloved on a pedestal and are crushed when this person disappoints them and reveals that they are human after all. The best signs for a Libran are another Libran, Leo, Gemini, Sagittarius and Taurus.

Librans enjoy the high life and need plenty of money to afford it. They want a good job that brings in lots of cash. They prefer to be a part of a Team rather than to work alone. Professions they are good at include diplomacy, fashion, beauty and music. They love spending money on themselves and those they love…. What they really would like is to inherit a fortune or win the lottery!!!!

WE LOVE OUR CHARMING LIBRAN FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS!!!!!

HAPPY LIBRAN BIRTHDAY TO….

9/24…Jayne Navarre…TaTah DuJour aka Christa Hunt…Sharon Santry…JoAnne Maltby…

9/25….Nancy Robinson…Spencer Gates…Pamela Childs…Katy Werner…

9/26…..JoAnna Schmida…Patrick Shank

9/27…..Karen LaLa Grant Margil…Tegan Slaton…Ed Swift…

9/28…..Jason Vinkenmulder….Harrold Berry…Ben Teague…Eric Potter

9/30…Perry Frantzman…Noni Sanchez…John Faille

10/1…..Bert Whitt…Please remember the wonderful EMILY LOWE.

10/2…..Dennis Beaver…Greg Needham…

10/3…..Debbie Rothstein Lavender…

10/4…..Jill McDonald…..Andrew Hodge

10/5…..Blayne Thompson

10/6…..Dan Franta

10/7…..Scot Hoard

10/8…..Bob Archer…..Beverly Arnold…..Mindy McKenzie…Leyla Nedin

10/9…..Nancy Nead…..Murfee Shook

10/10…..Sheila Taylor….Please remember my beloved father, ED STEVENS.

10/11…..Orchid Duncan…Beth Eunice…Kathy McDougall…Daiane Paglia

10/12…..Susan Claasen

10/13…..Mimi McDonald…..Doug Williford…Steff Guadagno….Coco Page…Jeremy Emmett….Brad McDougall

10/14…..Elouise Keiser…..Mary Lynne Price….Lowell Heinke

10/15…..John Guiliano…..Tammy Hauser….Please remember NANCY STEVENS.

10/16…..Michael Shields…..Eileen Kawaler

10/17…..Greg Rowley

10/18…..Nancy Swift…John Behmke…Doug Shook…

10/19…..Melissa Penrose…Matthew Jampol

10/20…..Valerie Carr

10/21…..Fiona Molloy…..Ross Neagley

10/22…..Erin McKenna…..Brett Gordon

HAPPY LIBRA ANNIVERSARY TO…..

9/30…..Jennifer Stevens & Peter Vishton

10/2…..Richard & Nina Crooks

10/4…..Mary Ellen & Keith Lapp

10/12…Norma & Chuck Gilmore

10/16…..Nancy & Brian Corbett

10/17…..Linda & John Eicher…..Jo Anna & Walter Schmida

We wish all Librans a very Happy Birthday. If you are one of those charming Librans, and you can relate to the description of the Libran personality, please let me know what pertains. If you are one of my readers and are not currently on my Birthday/Anniversary list, please send me your dates and I will add you to the Lists…send to me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net. In the meantime, please take time to remember these great folks….much to nice to forget!

Love, Lynda