FEBRUARY 20 THRU FEB. 27, 2023…IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA

*****AQUA IDOL IS BA-ACK!!!! STARTS TONIGHT…FEB. 20!!!!!…You are invited to attend the First Night of the 2023 Waterfront Playhouse Aqua Idol…6 to 8 pm, at Aqua Nightclub, 711 Duval St.  Our wonderful vocalists are:  DOMINIC PAOLILLO…IAIN WILCOX….. JESSICA MIANO-KRUEL… PUDDIN JACOMINE …JORDAN UPCHURCH…TIM DAHMS…RICHARD CARROWAY…. SARAH PERKINS… JESS WACHS… SAMUEL COSTILOW… MARIAH WOESSNER….BELISA SINGER… RAY WEST… MARIA MOUCKA WALLACE… KELSEY ELLIOTT… JUSTIN CAMMADO… ROBBY LA BLANC. They  have the opportunity to win super prize packages plus the coveted Title of “2023 Waterfront Playhouse Aqua Idol.”   Get there early and see the BEST FREE to Attend Show in Town!  Mark your calendars….Besides tonight, Performances will be on Mondays, Feb. 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27 and April 3 and 10!!!  Have a great  time and support your favorite Vocalists and the Waterfront Playhouse!!!!   Laurie Thibaud is our Emcee. and I will be joined by two guest Judges every week!  Tonight our Judges are Entertainer Extraordinaire, DAVE BOOTLE (who will do a guest song!) and Waterfront Board Co-President, CHRISTOPHER ELWELL!  Jimmy Harcup is in the sound booth!  Hope to see you there!!!  On Tuesday, Feb. 21, all the names of the Vocalists will be placed on the Waterfront Playhouse website at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org.  Everyone is invited to donate online via Credit Card to your favorite Contestant.  Thanks You!

TIP-CONTAINER PASSERS WANTED…… If anyone out there would like to help with passing the Tip containers while the Vocalists are singing during Aqua Idol,  please let me know by texting or emailing me.  Or if you might want to help in other ways, let me know. THANK YOU.  

ALSO….If you would like to contact me, direct all messages to kwlynda@bellsouth.net,  I am interested in all you may have to say.  Also, if you have any information that I could use in this blog, please send it to me and I will try to  include it next time.  Lynda
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MONDAY, FEB. 20, 2023
HAPPY FEB. 20 BIRTHDAY TO….DAVID RUTHENBERG…STEPHEN HAMMOND … CONNIE WHEELER… ARIANA HERNANDEZ…. ELLA KREJCIROVA …..SIERRA PICKETT….JERE BOYER…. (Please remember Sanford Birdsy and Bud Gruber.)
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***”KINKY BOOTS” AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE..OPENED ON FEB. 16!….. The word on the Street about KINKY BOOTS was true! IT IS SIMPLY FABULOUS!!!!   It opened to a string of sold out shows with enthusiastic audiences cheering and  giving Standing O’s at the end!  Congratulations to Artistic Director, Tom Thayer and Set Designer, Michael Boyer … and an amazing ALL STAR cast,  knocks it out of the park every night!   Get tickets NOW by calling the box office at  305-294-5015 or go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org.  

CHARITY BINGO AT GREEN PARROT…Mondays at 7 pm… to benefit the Key West Art & Historical Society.

MOVIES AT B’NAI ZION….Feb. 20…., movie Persian Lessons will be shown  at 7:30 pm.  Free and open to all.  750 United St.

LIBRARY SPEAKER… FEB. 20…Bob Keating will speak on ‘How the Beatles Rocked Florida, at 700 Fleming St.  Free to attend but must register.  6 pm.

DICK MOODY HAS NEW BOOKS OUT….Talented Local artist, author, musician and poet, Dick Moody has written a wonderful new book called  ‘ANECDOTES:FROM AN UNLIKELY SOURCE’ (which I am really enjoying!) and ‘POEMS WHILE YOU WAIT’…Copies are on sale now by contacting Dick at richardsaxbee@gmail.com or calling him at 305-942-1758.  Books are only $10 each  with Free shipping and handling!  Highly Recommended!!!!

***LATEDA…. LATEDA …. Performing in the Crystal Room at Lateda at 9 pm during February are Christopher Peterson’s EYECONS show and Randy Roberts LIVE!….1125 Duval St.  To check on the  schedule go to the Lateda website…Showtime is 9 pm.  You can reserve seats by going directly to Lateda or on the website.  They do not take phone  reservations.   Downstairs in the Lounge most every eve of the week at 8:30 pm, are either the Fabulous Spectrelles….. or 3SUM…  Every Sunday at 4 pm is the Lateda Tea Dance with Rude Girl spinning the records to dance the night away!…  The superb 3 SUM performs on Thursday thru Monday in the Lounge at 8:30 pm. And the Fabulous Spectrelles are on Tues. and Wed. at 8:30 pm……And Dinner at Lateda is always first class!!!!!! 

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB,MONDAYS….5:30-7:30 …5:30-7:30 it’s Matt Butler at the piano… 8 pm, it is Peter Diamond & Co….. This great Jazz Club is fabulous!  Wonderful entertainment every single night and also during the late afternoon and early evening.  Delish food and drinks and owned and operated by the dashing couple, Wayne Larue Smith and Denis Hyland!

THE GARDENS HOTEL EVERY MONDAY. ….from 5 to 7 pm it’s Mary Spear.  526 Angela St. (subject to change weekly)

AT VIVA SALOON ON MONDAYS…..Robert Douglas entertains…. 6 to 9 pm….

AQUANETTES PERFORM …SHOWS EVERY SINGLE NIGHT.  Aqua Nightclub at 711 Duval St. is the place to see the most fabulous Drag Queens….including FAITH…INGA ….ELLE…JESSICA… BEATRIX…… MAYA…and  EPIPHANY…!!!  All are sublime!  Shows are  Monday and Tuesday at 9 pm….and from Wednesday thru Sunday, there are two shows…at 7 pm and 9 pm.  ..Reserve at www.aquakeywest.com.  Aqua is open from noon to 2 am nightly…. drink specials… full menu… lunch specials….  I recommend reserving a table…. call 305-294-0555.  or go online to www.aquakeywest.com.    Also at Aqua…. there is the Back Bar, the Side Bar , the Outdoor Poke Bar and Grill, and each has its own personality!!!!!

THE STUDIOS GATHERINGS AT HUGH’S VIEW….The Studios is sponsoring these GLOW eves.    Cash bar available.    Hugh Ware, the View’s namesake, was one of the dearest, most adorable persons we ever knew. For more info go to www.tskw.org.  The GLOW Hours are 6-8 pm.    FREE with advance registration.  533 Eaton St. 

TAVERN N TOWN…..FEB. 20……ROB DI STASI performs from 5 to 9 pm….This entertainer is just getting better and better…..smooth as silk!

MAJ JOHNSON NOT JUST A FAB JAZZ SINGER…BUT ALSO TEACHES WATERCOLOR CLASSES….Maj ( a former Aqua Ido) gives classes once monthly at The Old Stone Church Coffeehouse.  She charges $20. per class and the profits go to charity.  For more info call or text her at 305-587-8455 or email her at maryanne.johnson@westcare.com.  

MY BLOG ALSO AT CONCHTV….  You can also go  to https://www.conchtv.com/author/lynda and get my blog anytime…. also the current birthday and anniversary lists…. and my picture too!!!  And the Frechette Gazette from 2021!!!

801 CLUB…….Famous Drag Shows are at 801 Duval St… every night at 9 or 11 pm.  Book Online….. www.801.bar or call 305-923-9296.  The amazing and internationally known Sushi runs the show with amazing Drag Queens with names like  Puddin, Deja, Mulysa, Marilyn, Racquel, Kylie . 

THE TROPIC CINEMA AT 416 EATON ST…. For info on movie schedules and house rules go to http://www.tropiccinema.com or call 305-396-4944. Go online to reserve your times. 

THE BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY LISTS…….. Please let me know if you would like me to forward you these lists….. Simply send me a request at kwlynda@bellsouth.net and I will send you this month’s complete Personality Description plus all those I know who are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries during this special time of year!!!  Also, let me know if you want to be added to it .. You can also see it by going to https://www.conchtv.com/author/lynda… and then scroll down.
THE 2022 FRECHETTE GAZETTE….  Let me know if you would like me to send you our Annual Gazette and I will email it to you.  Request this at kwlynda@bellsouth.net.

SUPPORT SOS………Many Monroe County residents are living below the poverty line.  SOS (Star of the Sea) Kitchens have long been providing food for those in need.   PLEASE Support SOS and other orgs such as Sister Season Fund with donations if you can.  Go to…. https://cffk.org/non-profits/sister-season-fund-inc

AWESOME FOUNDATION KEY WEST!!!  ..   The mission of the group is to bring more awesomeness to our town, and  awarding $1,000 grants, with no strings attached, to the most awesome idea, project, proposal, or plan that is presented to the Group of Trustees, who each plop down from their own pockets the money to fund the Grant.  Check it out online at www.awesomefoundationkeywest.org.   Michael Shields is the coordinator of this group.

BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY LISTS….If you would like to be included in the Birthday and Anniversary Lists that I send out every month, please let me know your month and day by sending that info to me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net.  There are special perks to being on the lists!!!!  One of the perks is having your name in KONK Life on the day of your Birthday!!! 

 PRAYER CHAIN…..Please continue to remember the following in your thoughts and prayers….. ……    Please include prayers for…..Rosi Ware… Noreen Collins…. Dick Moody…. Tanya Leto …..Ann Whipple… Julia Davis…. Johnny and Audrey Pollizi…..   James Hollabaugh …..Pony Charvat…. Kitty Clements…. Tim Dunn ……Bill Schmock  … Me…. Michael Benner  …… Carey Moore…. Jo Gerenger   ….Genevieve Isaksen ……..Laura Hettinger. … ….David Buffam ….Lorann Wood  ….. Paul Politte……..Pat West . ….The People of the Ukraine …… Chuck Selph…..Ann Marie Adreani  ….Sharron Mondo ….Len & Helen Stevens .. …..Mary Larkin .…Maryann Barth …Bella Rettenwander  …..Dawn de Boer  …… Lou Ann Cymont … Cheryl Walchli … Bert Peranteau …..Terri White …John Padget  ….. ….Todd Reifschneider  ……Pat Waller   …Marta White  ….… Peter Deksmith … …. Anne McKee ……… Pamella C. Bocdow. …Dee Dee Duecker …Tony Freese… Jennifer O’Lear……All those dealing with Covid….   Remember, there are many reasons that we pray…not just because people are ill…. I do believe that when we all send prayers and good vibes to those in need, those prayers mystically meet and surround those being prayed for.  Sometimes we pray for miracles and the impossible….sometimes we pray to just cope with the results of what happens to those we are praying for.  Sometimes we pray for strength to go on and to accept…sometimes we pray for thanksgiving.  We are in this thing called ‘Life’ together….and we all have power within us to help our fellow man.  Bless you for remembering our loved ones….Prayer changes things!  Let me know if you know of anyone who should be added to this list. 
 
BOB FRECHETTE=FABULOUS REALTOR IN TOWN!!!!…..Need a realtor in town?  My husband BOB FRECHETTE IS YOUR MAN!!!!  He has been with the marvelous Compass Realty ( NOW Keller-Williams Compass) for 20+ years …Give him a call at 305-304-2584!  Email him at rfrechette@bellsouth.net.  He is the BEST! I promise!!!!  Honest, Loyal, Fair, and Adorable too!!!  He will have only have YOUR best interests at heart.   

A PUN or LEXOPHILE FOR YOU…I wasn’t going to get a brain transplant… but then I changed my mind!
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TUESDAY. FEB. 21 

HAPPY FEB. 21st  BIRTHDAY TO….TRACI REYNOLDS….MARTI ROBERTS….RICHIE CIAVOLINI…. HEATHER SIMPSON….KENN EDWARDS….TERRY ZAWACKI … BRIAN HOLDEN….JOYCE RAY….SUZANNE COLEMAN… DEAN DRESSLER…
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TAVERN N TOWN…FEB.21 …WONDERFUL MUSIC…with .Carmen Rodriguez with James King….5 to 7 pm!!!!  

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB… FEB. 21…Live entertainment from 5:30-7:30 it is Paull Warthen …..and at 8 pm…. More great Jazz…. 821 Duval St.  

LIBBY YORK AT TRUMAN LITTLE WHITE HOUSE, FEB. 28….The luminous Libby will present her concert in the Living Room at the Little White House… accompanied by Chicago pianist, Tom Vaitsas playing Harry’s Piano!  6-7 pm.  Go to www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.org or call 305-294-9911 for tix and information.

INGHAM SHIP TOURS…..Open for Tours Tuesday thru Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm.  $15 for adults and $5 for kiddies.  Happy Hour is held from one hour before and one hour after sunset each Friday and Saturday weather permitting…$5. This grand ship is located at the Truman Waterfront Park! Thanks to Bill Verge for all his dedication to the Ingham!!!!!  Contributions to keep the Ingham a afloat and thriving are requested   Send to www.USCGCINGHAM.ORG….These donations will help restore and save this National Historic Landmark and Treasure.  Also send them to BILL VERGE at PO Box 186, Key West, FL 33041.  

FOR COMPLETE LIST OF GREAT CLASSES OFFERED BY THE STUDIOS, GO TO WWW.TSKW.ORG.

**THE RED BARN THEATRE PRESENTS…FEB 21,22,23,24,25…….Only a few days left to see “Flaming Guns of the Purple Sage”… stars a great cast of Susannah Wells, Iain Wilcox, Tim Dahms (Iain & Tim are in Aqua Idol)…Cassidy Timms, George DiBraud…Mathias Maloff….and Jack McDonald….  Go to www.redbarntheatre.com for tix.   Other shows coming up are……March 7-March 25….”The Code”…..”Short Attention Span Theatre, 2023″ is the final show.

VIRGILIOS AT 8 PM, FEB. 21…..Skipper and Co. with Belle Jampol and Nina Newton.

KARI WOLF AT MANGOES.. FEB. 21 AND 28…..AT 8 PM!!!!!

COMEDY KEY WEST…    For ALL information on what is going on nearly every day at this super spot located at 218 Whitehead St…..Go to www.comedykeywest.com to get tix and see the monthly lineup…. Or call 305-985-7370.

AT VIVA SALOON…. EVERY TUESDAY EVE, …..Coconut Koalas Duo …performs from 6 to 9 pm.

NOTE THAT…..COMING UP IN MARCH IS TENNESSEE WILLIAMS MONTH AND  THERE ARE A SERIES OF FAB EVENTS HAPPENING DURING THIS ENTIRE MONTH.  GO ONLINE TO FIND A SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AND MORE INFO TO COME FROM ME LATER!!!  Thanks to DENNIS BEAVER!

NEIL BERG’S 50 YEARS OF ROCK N’ ROL…PART 3…FEB. 28 ….8 pm…. This is at Tennessee Williams Theatre and it is always a big crowd-pleaser.  Berg brings some fab vocalists and weaves wonderful rock n’ roll stories along with the music.  Get tix at www.keystix.com.  This is a Producer’s Circle Production.

LOUIS PETRONE PODCAST EVERY TUESDAY…..Resident sage bon vivant, and raconteur, Louis Petrone….  Always interesting …never dull!  Go to:  www.blogtalkradio.com/key-west-lou.  Catch Lou’s podcast every Tuesday!  Also.. Read Lou’s great columns and his unique twist on just about everything, in KONK Life every day!

THE GARDENS HOTEL EVERY TUESDAY…… Kenneth Albert Duo …..entertaining from 5 to 7 pm in the Atrium.

THE KEY WEST GARDEN CLUB AT HIGGS BEACH OPEN…… 9:30-5 pm on Sat…..daily.  Free admission….1100 Atlantic Blvd. 

GIRLS NIGHT OUT ON MARCH 7….To benefit Navy League HIGBEE Commissioning. 5:30-7:30 pm at Hemingway Rum Co. at 201 Simonton St….raffles, munchies, drink specials, Music, and Info… Call Cindy at 305-942-9748 

STRING MUSICIANS SOUGHT…. The KW Community String Orchestra is seeking those who play violin, cello, viola, etc. at all levels of experience.  For info contact Lynn-Marie at lynnmariekw@gmail.com. 
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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22…..

HAPPY FEB. 22  BIRTHDAY TO ….VICKI ROWDEN….TERESA LONG… STEPHEN SUNSHINE SUNDAY…. JOHN BECKER GOOD….. ROBERT NEAD…. CARLOS WARNER….(Please remember Edith Amsterdam.)
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*****”KINKY BOOTS” AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE…..FEB. 22… This Musical will Knock Your Boots Off!!!!  DO NOT MISS!!!!  It is the Perfect Key West Musical!   Directed by Tom Thayer…set design by Michael Boyer….Musical Direction by Michael Fauss …Choreography by Carolyn Cooper….Costumes by Maine State Music Theatre…Stage Manager, Trish Manley.  The spectacular cast includes… RICHARD QUINT…COURTNEY DEASE…BRIAN ROBINSON … TALITHA JONES… JESSICA MIANO-KRUEL… JAMES HARCUP… JIM SPEAKE… RILEY VOGEL… JORDAN CRAWFORD… ERVIN TUMM… ZACHARY FRANCHINI ….JILLIAN TODD…CAROLYN COOPER … JESSICA WACHS… RAY WEST … BARBARA MUNDY …JACK D’EMILLIO… JOHN SWANN …AND ANDREW THEEDE.  For tix call 305-294-5015 g  or go to…..www.waterfrontplayhouse.org.

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB….WEDNESDAY AT 5:30-7:30… Karen Heins at the Piano… . AT 8 PM… Joe Dallas and Friends including Skippo…..great Jazz from our fab local artists…

TAVERN N TOWN ….WED. FEB 22……5 TO 9 PM….  it’s RB Tolar.

* “EL ISLENO” ON FEB. 22, 23, 24 25…..This FRINGE presentation  was sold out weeks ago!  There is a long waiting list.  If you hold tix for this show and cannot attend please call the box office and turn them in.  Thank you.  This  exciting new, untold story by KW Legend in his own time…. Ben Harrison…. on Feb. 15-25….at KW Armory at 600 White St.  7 pm…. This exciting new Musical is directed by Rebecca Tomlinson….Starring….Trey Forsyth, Wayne Larue Smith, Jim Argoudelis, Wilhelmina Lopez, Aramis Ikatu, Mariah Woessner (note Mariah will be in Aqua Idol) Gregory James, Wayne Dapser, Chas Hickey, Alana Thurston, Elisabet Garcia, Gil Parker …and the Red Rooster Band under the direction of Michael Robinson and band members, Larry Baeder, Pauli Walterson, and Zito Lovell.  Call the box office at 305-731-0581 or go to www.fringetheater.org.  

OTHER FRINGE PRODUCTIONS….. “WOMAN OF THE WORLD” OPENS MARCH 14-18….. starring the fabulous KITTY CLEMENTS …A ONE WOMAN SHOW presented at The Woman’s Club…. ‘THE OTHER PLACE”….April 12-22…. 7 pm at The Armory, 600 White St….’THE LAST FIVE YEARS” …March 10-20….at the Armory….                                                       

****DAVE BOOTLE AT MANGOES….WEDNESDAY THRU SATURDAY EVERY SINGLE WEEK…DAVE BACK IN TOWN!!!!….. Enjoy this marvelous entertainer… one of Key West’s true GEMS….. and dance the night away… You are SURE to have the best time ever!  9 pm…till Midnight. ….DON’T MISS!!!!!!  Dave packs em in…and it always a party with Dave!!!!!   
THANKFUL ON WEDNESDAY…..I am grateful for many things and mostly for so many people who have touched my life in special ways of late…..Kate Miano and Jessica Miano-Kruel….Bruce Moore…..The vocalists singing for Aqua Idol……..Andrew Theede…. Mary Lynne Price….Bunnie Smith…Pamela Spence….. Al Romano, Jerry Downs and Bill Melchior…..Billy Cartledge & Jim Hall… Jeffrey Ware…Noreen Collins…. Rosi Ware…… Steve Lowe….Greg Collins …Gerry & Pam Bernat ….Jess Wachs…..Laurie Thibaud… Michael Ingram…Gayla Morgan …..  Chris Elwell …….Sally Stevens…. Ed Stevens……… Nand Pandey  ….Christopher Peterson… .Kristen & Jim Ryan …..Tom Thayer……..Lucy Barker …..The Choir at St. Mary SOS…..Laurie Thibaud…. JimmyHarcup…..Melissa Lang ……George Fernandez …… Sam Trophia……. Tom Thayer….. Kate Regan & Ken Silverman…….. Scott Burau & Eric Teves……Maria Zito Kaufman …Dave Bootle . …..Gary & Tom Groetz  …. Kristen & Jim  Ryan…. Jani Krejcirova…..The Stevens and Frechette Families ….Louis Petrone…….and MOST of all my dearest husband BOB!!!!

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL.. WEDNESDAYS…….. Belle Jampol will entertain from 5 to 7 pm at The Gardens…. Belle is the ultra talented…daughter of Penny Leto and Mateo Jampol. 

BEN HARRISON’S NEW MUSICAL AT FRINGE..Runs thru FEB. 25…Title is EL ISLENO 1921: THE UNTOLD KEY WEST STORY…..This original musical by multi-talented,  Ben Harrison,  will be told in ragtime and jazz….Directed by Rebecca Tomlinson….musical director, Michael Robinson…SOLD OUT!!!!

JOIN THE FRIENDS OF THE KW LIBRARY…Go to www.friendsofthekeywestlibrary.org.  Join or Renew for the Season.  If you act now your membership will extend to Jan. 1, 2023.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 ………

HAPPY FEB. 23 BIRTHDAY TO…..JEFFREY WARE ….NEAL RUCHMAN… TOM HAMBRIGHT ….JUSTIN PATRICK RILEY ….MATT THUE…. (Please remember Fred Gasser..Colleen Ramer.)
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******”KINKY BOOTS”AT THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE!!!!  FEB. 23 … 8 PM …Key West is abuzz with excitement about this superb award-winning musical!  You will have the time of your life enjoying this production so get tix now as they are flying out the box office window!!!!!  Get tix at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 305-294-5015. 

AL ROMANO PERFORMS EVERY THURSDAY….AT The Celtic Conch Public House, 528 Front St…. formerly The Rum Barrell….. Al packs em in and sings his heart out….He truly is our Key West Frank Sinatra!!!!!  5 to 8 pm….New spot…. good food….Happy Hour from 5-7 pm. 

FARMER’S MARKET… THURSDAY……2 to 7 pm every Thursday….. … Produce, beverages, music, seafood, apparel, cheeses,  gifts, art, books, etc…. fun….

TAVERN N TOWN ..FEB. 23…..Thursday 5 to 9 pm…..in the Lounge! …… Carmen performs with James King from 5-9 pm….Better get there EARLY IF YOU WANT A SEAT IN THE LOUNGE!!!!

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB……..THURSDAYS..5:30-7:30, The Ken & George Duo …. Entertainment at 8 pm with Skipper Kripitz and Company!!!! Music at its best.. 821 Duval St.  

KARI WOLF AT TIKI HOUSE ON GREENE ST…. 7:30 TO 11:30 PM.   

CORAL REEF RESTORTION SHOW….VIP SERIES…7 PM…GET TIX AT www.keystix.com.

*****WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE 2023 SEASON SHINES!!! ………The dynamite musical “KINKY BOOTS” runs Tues. thru Sat.  thru March 18….starring RICHARD QUINT ….COURTNEY DEASE… JESSICA MIANO-KRUEL ….CAROLYN COOPER … RAY WEST…JILLIAN TODD…. BARBARA MUNDY…. ERVIN TUMM…. JIM SPEAKE… JAMES HARCUP….JOHN SWANN….JACK D’EMILIO…CHRISTIAN MATOS…JORDAN CRAWFORD.  Award-winning musical by Harvey Fierstein and Cyndi Lauper….ON MARCH 5 will be “Trunk Material” starring a number of Key West actors and entertainers one night only….MARCH 12 & 13….”SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER”…..(In honor of Tennessee Williams Birthday Month)…..ON APRIL 6-22, it’s Pulitzer Prize winning play, THREE TALL WOMEN. starring  LESLIE GREEENE, MAGGIE McCALLISTER, and JESSICA MIANO-KRUEL……..ON MAY 11-27 WILL BE…. The beloved comedy, “ARSENIC AND OLD LACE” starring KW Legendary Actress/comedienne, GERRI LOUISE GATES & PEGGY MONTGOMERY!  ….. During Pride Week, on June 7-10, will be HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH, starring the talented, PHILLIP COLE WHITE.  Wrapping the glorious season will be ‘CHARLOTTE’S WEB” based on the lovely children’s book by EB White….only June16 & 17.  You do NOT want to miss a single show so go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 305-294-5015 for tickets NOW… And please become a member of the Playhouse…so many perks at every level of membership. 

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL EVERY THURSDAY… ….From 5 to 7 pm,   Paul Warthen entertains….. 

LUCK OF THE IRISH CASINO NIGHT, MARCH 16….Benefits Sister Season Fund…. 5:30-7 pm….Gaming starts at 7.  At Marriott Beachside…Cost is $125 per person.  Includes Prime Rib dinner and 2,500 in Gaming Chips.  

BEREAVEMENT MEETINGS EVERY THURS…….If you are working through the grief process of losing someone dear, there is help for you.  Join this caring Support Group at 7:15 pm at the Klaus-Murphy Center at the Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea.  You are not alone….  God bless Velma Christian for her special ministry, ______________________________________________________________________________
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023….. 

HAPPY FEB. 24TH BIRTHDAY TO…EDWARD STEVENS SR. (my bro)….ADELE GINNY STONES …JEFFREY GROSKY…. DANIEL BOCHLAS …JOHNNY POLLIZI … MARK SPRINGER … MARJORIE CALLEN …ALBERTA JACKSON … ED SIMKO ….JOSEPH GABY … (Please remember…. Trip Hoffman and…. Dick Goddard.)
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****” KINKY BOOTS AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE”….. RUNS THRU MARCH 18….Call 305-294-5015 or go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org to get tix!!!

***LARRY SMITH & THE LOCKDOWN SHOW, MARCH 10….This great show will take place in the Back Stage Listening Room at The Key West Theater at 7 pm…. During the Covid Lockdown, KW musician Legend-In-His-Own-Time, LARRY SMITH, survived and Thrived during this solitary confinement by composing, with no outside distractions, some amazing and wonderful musical compositions!  Larry has assembled group of superb musicians,called appropriately, “THE LOCKDOWN”…. Jeff Dalton, Les Dudley, Georges Hemund, Fritz Sigler and Ray Spence…  The marvelous Christine Cordone will also sing a few of these original songs.  It promises to be a ‘Night to Remember.’  Get tickets at www.thekeywesttheater.com or call 305-985-0433.  You can email at boxoffice@thekeywesttheater.com.  

KEY WEST HOME TOURS… MARCH 17 & 18….Tix are $55 per person…Members of OIRF are $45.  Or $60 at the door the day of the event.  For info on this event go to www.oirf.org/home-tours/ or call 305-294-9501. 

JERRY DOWNS AND FRIENDS STAR AT AQUA EVERY FRIDAY….FEB. 24, MARCH 3 & 10…. On Aqua Main Stage from 4 to 6 pm….Jerry and his Group are all wonderful, crowd-pleasers with great voices and all past Aqua Idol winners!!!!  711 Duval St.

FROM A WOMANS HAND…..WOMEN ARTISTS EXHIBITION OPENING ON FEB. 24 …..FROM  5 TO 8 PM….281 Front St.  Key West Museum of Art & History.

FLORIDA KEYS SPCA SPRING SOCIAL, MARCH 3….15th annual Party!  5:30- VIP Champagne Reception & Appetizers…6:30, Doors Open for general admission….. AT COFFEE BUTLER AMPHITHEATER..MC’s are Rude Girl & Gwen Filosa…Music by Tony Baltimore & the Wilde Awake… Comp beer z& wine with CAsh Liquor bar… Silent & Live Auctions…Raffles….  Dinner by Outback and Ocean Grill Bar…Donation:  $55 Gen. Admission…VIP: $125.  Individual tix available at www.thekeywestamp.com/events.  $8oo VIP preferred Dinner Seating for 8.  

SUZANNE MOORE IN CONCERT…’THE IRISH WAY’…MARCH 17…. 7 – 9:30 pm at Key West Theater…. The glorious Suzanne Moore, who has a voice like an angel….is presenting this St. Patty’s Day Show along with Robin Kaplan, to benefit The Cancer Foundation.  Guest performers are Matt Tucker, Greg Borroso, Rob DiStasi, Robin Kaplan, Geoffrey and Jennifer Lowe, Randy Morrow, Jackson Moore, Camille Toler, and The Drake School of Dance Irish Dance Co.  What a fabulous way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Get tix now at www.thekeywesttheater.com.  512 Eaton St.

THE GARDENS HOTEL EVERY FRIDAY… … .John Hobbins entertains .In the Atrium…. From 5 to 7 pm, …  526 Angela St. (could change weekly)

***TERRI WHITE PERFORMS EVERY FRIDAY AT PAPA PILAR’S RUM FACTORY…3 to 6 pm. FRI., .. Located at the corner of Greene and Simonton Sts.

TAVERN N TOWN…..FEB.  24…R.B. TOLAR entertains from 5 to 7 pm!!!!

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB….ENTERTAINMENT EVERY FRIDAY, FEB. 24.. 821 Duval St.  At 5:30-7:30, Mike Dennis at the piano …… and at 8 pm it is Barry Cuda and the Sharks!!!!!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY RESUMES…STARTS FEB. 24, AND  ALSO, MARCH 3,10,17,24 31.  All invited….Fried or baked fish…conch fritters, coleslaw French fries and dessert…$15 per adult…$5 for kiddies.  5:30-7:15 (last serving) at The Renna Activity Center on Windsor behind the Basilica.  Free parking.
       
*VIVA SALOON…EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY… CHRISTINE CORDONE  & LARRY SMITH and SKIPPO!!!!…. Jazz Music every weekend.  903 Duval St…. 6:30 PM..

THE WILLIAM WELCH LEGACY….This wonderful man and amazing artist is no longer with us,  and he is missed more than words can say.  However, his beloved sister, Sherrey Welch , is determined to keep Bill’s art and legacy alive through the new website, at www.williamwelchcollection.com.   Please forward this info to anyone who may be interested in Bill’s work retrieved from Nantucket, Key West and France.  Bill Welch was a true gentleman…. kind, caring and deeply talented…. he was loved and is missed deeply.

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SATURDAY, FEB. 25…. 

HAPPY FEB. 25 BIRTHDAY TO….LEIGHA FOX…. KATHY HOLLERING…. WILL NETHAWAY …. EGIDIO JIM BOF….CHRISSY BILLIMORIA….ELAINE NOSSER….. KIM ROTHMANN …
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*****’KINKY BOOTS” AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE…..RUNS TUES. THRU SAT. UNTIL MARCH 18.  Get tix at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 305-294-5015.

BILL MELCHIOR AT AMERICAN LEGION FEB. 25…MARCH 11 & 25 AND APRIL 7 &21… Bill will be singing some of your favorite songs at the American Legion on Stock Island by the Golf course….From 7 to 9:00 PM…. What a wonderful voice!

ST. PAUL’S YARD SALE….FEB. 25 ONLY….7 am to 1 pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church….A million items…something for everyone….To benefit the South Florida Haiti Project.

THE GODDESSES: AN AERIAL JOURNEY…FEB. 25 and 26…. 8 pm at Tennessee Williams Theatre…get tix at www.keystix.com.

TAVERN N TOWN……SAT. FEB.  25.,…..it is Larry Smith at the PIANO….from 5-9 pm..

VIV SALOON, FEB. 25….. Skippo with Geoff, Mark rose, and Boyd. 6 pm

PAUL REISER AT KEY WEST THEATER, FEB. 26 AT 6 PM…. Get tix by goin online to www.thekeywesttheater.com.  

KEY WEST TROPICAL FOREST SPEAKER SERIES WORKSHOP….FEB. 25….1 pmat the Toppino Nature Chapel….Speaker is Kristie Kilam and topic is ‘Discovering Photography to Connect with Art in Nature.”  Free for Members and $5 for non-members.  Note there will also be a native plant sale starting at 9 am so come early.

THE GARDENS HOTEL…EVERY SATURDAY ……..From 5 to 7 pm, Bobby Green entertains in the Sun Room at The Gardens.  Always FREE to attend…Great Wine Gallery! 

LITTLE ROOM ON SATURDAYS….. 5:30-7:30 pm…Pianist, Malathi featuring the great Denis Hyland……..8 PM  Great Jazz with that very cool Ericson Holt.   .Always some great music and song at this HOT SPOT!!!!!  821 Duval St. 

EPIPHANY SINGS LIVE AT AQUAPLEX….4 TO 6 PM….504 Angela St.

KEY WEST WOMAN’S CLUB ‘DENIM & DIAMONDS’ GALA…. MARCH 4….6 pm at The Woman’s club on Duval St.  Cocktails, appetizers, desserts, music, dancing…FUN….

PLANT SALE & EXHIBIT….MARCH 4….AT KW Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden…. 10 to 4 pm….. FREE to attend… 5210 College Rd.  Vendors, children’s events, raffles, etc.

FRIENDS OF KW LIBRARY BOOK SALES…. FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH.. MARCH 4, AND APRIL 1!!!!  Held in the Palm Garden at 700 Fleming from 10 am to 1 pm.   
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY 2023 SPEAKER SERIES ARE HELD ON..FEB. 13 (also gala and fundraiser)…FEB. 20 (joint event with KW Art & Historical Assoc.),,,,FEB, 27… AND …. MARCH 6.  These are wonderful FREE events (not Gala) held at 6 pm in the Palm Garden unless otherwise noted. 
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26….

HAPPY  FEB. 26 th BIRTHDAY TO….SHELLI CHASE …AL ROMANO …. LARRY DOUGLAS … MICHAEL GIEDA…. RYAN WOJCIK … LISA PIGNATORI … KEIN ROSS….(Please remember  …. Charlie Allen …. and Paul Cotton.)
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IMPROMPTU CONCERTS ….FEB. 26… AIZURI STRING QUARTET….. MARCH 12…. AMERICAN BRASS …. MARCH 26…. CALEFAX WINDS…  Wonderful afternoon of great music performed at St. Paul’s Church at 4 pm.  Tix are $20.in advance at www.keystix.com… or at the door.

‘GIVE EM HELL HARRY’ STARS TRUMAN GRANDSON… FEB.  20….Actor Clifton Truman Daniel will present this show on the grounds of the Little White House…6 to 8 pm…. For tix and info go to www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.org.  Find out about other events there.

***”STILL WILD ABOUT HARRY” SHOW STARRING the FABULOUS BOBBY NESBITT & CARMEN RODRIGUEZ…AT LITTLE WHITE HOUSE. MARCH 19 & 20 ONLY…..GET TIX NOW…SENDING THIS FOR ALL YOU BOBBY AND CARMEN FANS AND YOU ARE LEGION!!!  Go to the Little White House website for more info.  Doors open at 6:30 pm….show starts at 7:30 pm.  

LITERARY WALKING TOURS…..EVERY SUNDAY…..10 am….. Tour explores info on famous KW authors and writers and their homes…..  Only 6 per group…..  Go online to find out more info.

KEY WEST CEMETERY STROLL, ….Times of departure are 9:30, 9:50. and 10:10 am…. tour takes 90 minutes.  Wear comfy shoes and plan to walk nearly a mile on uneven ground.  Bottled water provided.  Reservations a must….Call or text 305-304-1453 or email hfkf@bellsouth.net.

SUNDAYS AT MANGOES…. 8:30 PM…. It’s the fabulous WOLF LOVE BAND with adorbs married duo, Kari (Daily) and Jack Wolf…they make beautiful music together

VIVA SALOON ON SUNDAYS…. ….It’s the wonderful Marjorie Lee Mitchell… 6 to 9 pm. 

ARTISAN MARKET ON SUNDAYS…. FEB. 26….  Held at Indigenous Park from 10 am to 2 pm… at Higgs Beach…. Mark calendars for these other dates …MARCH 5, 12, 19, 26…APRIL 2,9,16,23…. On Feb. 26, Skipper will be entertaining with Amanda and Big John.

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB….. EVERY SUNDAY…….5:30-7:30 PM, It is Paul Warthen at the piano……..8 pm……Larry Smith and a Company of fab musicians and singers Jam for your great pleasure!!!!!  821 Duval St…..Great way to begin or to cap off an evening.  WE LOVE THE LITTLE ROOM!!!!!

***TRUNK MATERIAL ON MARCH 5 ONLY …AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE AT 8 PM… Some of the most talented actors and singers who have graced the Waterfront Stage, will be performing an evening of wonderful songs just for you!  Get tix at 305-294-5015 or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org.  

SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER, MARCH 12 & 13 ONLY…. At The Waterfront Playhouse in honor of Tennessee Williams Month in Key West…Get tix atwww.waterfrontplayhouse.org or all 305-294-5015.

TAVERN N TOWN ..FEB.  26….It’s Rob DiStasi in the Lounge ,from 5 to 9 pm…..

**PARADISE BIG BAND CONCERT, MARCH 26…. Get tix NOW at www.keystix.com.  This is a do not miss… The wonderful Joe Dallas runs this group of local dedicated musicians and singers of all ages…. He works his magic every year in January and March ( 26)…  We never miss!  Always some fabulous guest singers.   Tix are only $25-$35.   

**LIBBY YORK AT GARDENS HOTEL, FEB.26.. 5 to 7:30 pm…. This luscious chanteuse will be releasing her new CD too…. Note other date she will be there  March 26.   
LIBBY WILL PERFORM AT THE MEZZROW CLUB IN NYC ON MARCH 12….163 W. 10th St…. with Spike Wilner and Todd Coolman.

WRECKER’S RACE AT SCHOONER WHARF…. FEB. 26 AT 1 PM……Big Screen Video and exciting race action.   Awards Ceremony at 7 pm!!!

KEY WEST WILDLIFE CENTER FUNDRAISER, FEB. 26….Theme is “It’s for the Birds”….AT West Martello Tower at 1100 Atlantic Blvd…. 3 to 5:30 pm…..Tix $40 online or $45 at the door.  Go to https://www.keywestwildlifecenter.org/its-for-the-birds-annual-benefit-event/. 

***TENNESSEE WILLIAMS GARDEN PARTY FUNDRAISER, MARCH 5….This wonderful Event will be at the beautiful home and garden of Dennis Beaver & Bert Whitt, at 1207 Whitehead St., from 5 to 7 pm.  Open Bar… Delicious hors d’oeuvres and exciting activities…..Don your most colorful Floral Garb and Join in the Fun…. Get tix NOW at www.kwahs,org/gardenparty or www.kwahs.org/upcoming-events.  

MANGOES DRUNKEN DRAG BRUNCH….SUNDAYS….. Go to Mangoes Facebook Page or google to find out details, like dates, ticket cost, and times.  Sounds like a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon in Key West!!!  This is not every week, so call Mangoes or go online to find out when, etc.

CHECK OUT THE WEBSITES OF THE VARIOUS CLUBS IN TOWN TO FIND OUT THEIR MUSIC SCHEDULES….. JUST GOOGLE OR CHECK OUT THE SCHEDULES PROVIDED BY THE KEY WEST CITIZEN AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS. 

PLEASE SEND ME ANYTHING YOU NEED TO BE PROMOTED….. AND … I will do my best to include in future blogs!  

REMEMBER…. AQUA IDOL IS ON FEB. 27…TOMORROW FROM 6 TO 8 PM!!!!
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LOVE TO YOU, AND REMEMBER….Life is not a dress rehearsal.  Every day you shouldhave at least one exquisite moment!
Lynda

PS   Because of ‘the way the world is now’ various singers and entertainers sometimes are not at the venue they are scheduled to be at.  Do check with the club to make sure the person you want to see is there before going.  Things change.
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PS…..AND HERE’S MORE INFORMATION:  

THE IMPROMPTU CONCERTS… For more info go to www.keywestimpromptu.org. 

WOMAN’S CLUB RESTAURANT & THEATER TOUR CARD BEING SOLD….$100…. and effective till Sept. 30…. Call Susan Mitchell at 740-274-9091 or go to the Woman’s Club Facebook page.  

TROPIC CINEMA SEEKS VOLUNTEERS…..For info call John at 305-295-9493 or go to www.tropiccinema.com.  Training is provided.  ‘Payment’ is free movie passes and popcorn for each shift worked.  

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR REEF RELIEF….For info call 305-294-3100. 

STAR OF THE SEA OUTREACH MISSION NEEDS VOLUNTEERS….To help with the food pantry on Stock Island….This mission serves hundreds of the community’s needy operating Mon-Fri.  Call Donna at 305-407-5967 for info.

SHAL SEEKS VOLUNTEERS…Southernmost Homeless Assistance League has begun serving an evening meal each day at the homeless shelter with food from the Soup Kitchen….Volunteers are needed to help.  For info call John Miller at 502-876-5092.

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS EXHIBIT:…. .513 Truman Ave.   This wonderful Museum is under the auspices of the Key West Art & Historical Society with founder, Dennis Beaver as its curator….Visitors and Locals are invited to tour this preserved and showcased collection of historic, archival objects that promote the importance of Williams’s legacy and offers the largest collection of his memorabilia and artifacts available to the public.   Open daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm…. Admission: Adults $7. … Children under 6 Free…. KWAHS Members: Free… For more info call 305-204-4527. Big Thanks to Dennis Beaver and Bert Whitt for their great efforts to make this Museum world class!

KW TROPICAL FOREST & BOTANIC GARDEN, NEEDS VOLUNTEERS….To volunteer please call 305-296-1504.  

NEW ADDRESS FOR LA RUBIA KEY WEST….…OPEN…..Stephanie Hellstrom (THE Blonde!) is the owner of this  delightful shop…NOW AT 1121 DUVAL ST., right near LATEDA.  You can purchase hand woven Panama hats, handcrafted wearable accessories, and organic chocolates from Ecuador…. along with handbags, scarves, bamboo wraps, jewelry and more.   

TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN ORG. SEEKS VOLUNTEERS…..This marvelous, award winning scholarship program mentoring group is looking for giving souls to help mentor 50 some qualified students from lower income families ….They cannot be admitted unless a volunteer steps forward.  It takes less than an hour each week.  Call Chuck Licis, program coordinator at 305-394-7974 or e-mail him at chuck.licis@keysschools.com.

CUSTOM HOUSE & LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUMS ARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS…If you have a few hours to offer as a docent, archives asst., exhibit builder, or event volunteer, please offer your services!