MARCH 6 THRU MARCH 13, 2023…IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA 

MONDAY, MARCH 6… 

HAPPY MARCH 6 BIRTHDAY TO…ELLE TAYLOR…. DEBBIE JOSIAH…. GREG GOTCHES…. SHAKTI ASSOULINE…..HARRY HOEN…. MARIA BUTCHER…. CLAY ARMBRUSTER ….. BROOKE KIMBALL…. (Please remember….Derrick Traylor… and … Joe Denk.)

*****AQUA IDOL TONIGHT…MARCH 6… 6-8 PM!!!!!…Last Monday, 2/27 a group of highly talented and giving vocalists thrilled a packed audience with their songs from the 80’s!   Tonight, March 6 it’s Country Songs!!!!    Many thanks to all who attended … a good time was had by ALL!    Looking forward to your return tonight…. The 2023 Waterfront Playhouse Aqua Idol…6 to 8 pm, at Aqua Nightclub, 711 Duval St.  Our wonderful vocalists are:  JESS WACHS …. TENNESSEE RICHARD CARRAWAY….JUSTIN CAMADDO…. JORDAN UPCHURCH ….SARAH PERKINS …. JESSICA MIANO-KRUEL ……..KELSEY ELLIOTT …. BELISA LEA …. SAMUEL COSTILOW …. ROBBY LE BLANC….. IAIN WILCOX….. MARIAH WOESSNER …. DOMINIC PAOLLILO …. TIM DAHMS …. RAY WEST….. AND ….PUDDIN JACOMINE….
Get there early and see the BEST FREE to Attend Show in Town!  Mark your calendars….Besides tonight, Performances will be on Mondays, March 13, 20, 27 and April 3 and 10!!!  Another real treat tonight will be a special guest appearance by THE ISLAND BOYS, consisting of AL ROMANO, BILL MELCHIOR, JERRY DOWNS (all former Idol Winners) and TENNESSEE RICHARD!   You will have a great  time, so come and support your favorite Vocalists and the Waterfront Playhouse!!!!   Laurie Thibaud is our Emcee, and joining me in the Judge’s Booth tonight will be  The Chairman of Keys Council of the Arts, LIZ YOUNG……..and J.T. THOMPSON, creator of One Human Family!   Jimmy Harcup is in the sound booth!  Hope to see you there!!!  Great fun for a great cause!

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.  Lynd

***”KINKY BOOTS” AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE..TUES.-THRU SAT. TILL MARCH 18!!!!….. This show is one HOT Ticket!!!!!   Congratulations to Artistic Director, Tom Thayer and Set Designer, Michael Boyer … and an amazing ALL STAR cast who  knock 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.  

***”CONCH REPUBLIC– THE MUSICAL” RETURNS TO KEY WEST….APRIL 18-30  ….. EXCITING ANNOUNCEMNT!!!!   After a 5 year absence this beloved original Musical written by Monnie King and Gayla Morgan is back in ALL its glory!  The show runs Tues.-Sun. from April 18-30…at 5:30 PM at the Little Room Jazz Club at 821 Duval St.   Directed by the amazing Gayla Morgan and Lauren Thompson…with Gayla also as Musical Director…and the all-star Cast includes… Michael Aaglan…Don Bearden…Billy Cartledge… Trey Forsyth…Tony Konrath… Annie Miners…. Camille Toler….and Wayne Larue Smith.  Half the Cast are the same actors who originated their roles in 2013.  Giving you a head’s up so that you can plan ahead and get your tix now!  Go to www.SeaglassTheatrical.com website.  Doors open at 5…Food & Drink will be served from 5-5:30 pm.  Trust me…you will LOVE this wonderful Key West Show!  Tix are NOW on sale!

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

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’… and ‘POEMS WHILE YOU WAIT’…To purchase contact Dick at richardsaxbee@gmail.com or call 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 are ….Christopher Peterson’s EYECONS show and Randy Roberts LIVE! ….1125 Duval St.  To check on the  schedule go to the Lateda website.  Every Sunday at 4 pm is the Lateda Tea Dance with Rude Girl spinning the tunes to dance the night away!… Downstairs in the Lounge are the superb 3 SUM  who perform 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 ROOM, MONDAYS….5:30-7:30 …5:30-7:30 it’s Matt Butler at the piano… 8 pm, it is Peter Diamond & Co…..  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 entertaining ….526 Angela St. (subject to change weekly)

JOB OPENING AT THE GARDENS HOTEL…. There is an immediate opening for a full time Front Desk Concierge, Mon.-Fri., noon to 8 pm.   This is one of Key West’s finest..an award-winning Hotel with 21 rooms.  Experience of 3 years or more and references required.  Must be legal to work in the USA.  Apply in person or email  to jim@gardenshotel.com.  

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…!!!  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…… 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!!!!!  AND OF COURSE ON MONDAYS TILL APRIL 10 it’s THE FABULOUS 2023 AQUA IDOL FUNDRAISER FOR THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE …6-8 PM!!!!  MAIN STAGE!!!!

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 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….MARCH 6, 13, 20, 27……ROB DI STASI performs from 5 to 9 pm….This entertainer is just getting better and better…..smooth as silk!

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS MOVIES AT THE TROPIC, MONDAY, 6,13,20,27….6:30 pm….Movies are Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Loss of a Teardrop Diamond, This Property is condemned, and Glass Menagerie….FREE outdoor screening of The Rose Tattoo on March 15 in front of the Tropic.  Go to www.tropiccinema.com for tix.

GET THE LED OUT MARCH 20 & 21… 8 pm at KW Theater…..get tix at www.thekeywesttheater.com.  

MAJ JOHNSON NOT JUST A FAB JAZZ SINGER…BUT ALSO TEACHES WATERCOLOR 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!!! 

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, Ma Evans, etc.

THE TROPIC CINEMA AT 416 EATON ST…. For info on movie schedules  go to http://www.tropiccinema.com.   Phone is 305-434-0974.  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.

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.   Go to website at www.stmarykeywest.com or call 305-294-2772.

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!!! 

MARILYN LARKIN PASSES AWAY…. Kristin Larkin LoGerfo lost her beloved mother, Marilyn on March 3.  She passed surrounded by her loving family, at age 95.  She was a beautiful person, talented and full of pizazz.  She had a great love for her family and of Key West.  You can send messages of sympathy to Kristin at: 425 E. 58 Dt. Apt. 34 G… New York, NY 10022.  You can email her at kristinlarkin21@gmail.com.

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 …..Donna Gallagher…..Daniel Bitnar….. Melissa Lang…..the Family & Friends of Kristin Larkin LoGerfo on the loss of her dear mother, Marilyn Larkin…..also the family & friends of Garrett Hughes, Marilyn Seamon, and Oakley Andrews …..Pray for ….Ann Whipple… Julia Davis…. Johnny and Audrey Pollizi…..  James Hollabaugh …..Pony Charvat ….. Glenda Rowley….. Tim Dunn ……Bill Schmock … Michael Benner  …… Carey Moore…. Jo Gerenger   ….Genevieve Isaksen ……..Laura Hettinger ….David Buffam… Suzanne Rentschler ….Patty A ….Lorann Wood  ….. Paul Politte……..Pat West . ….The People of the Ukraine …… Chuck Selph…..Anne Marie Adreani  ….Len & Helen Stevens ..  .…Maryann Barth …Bella Rettenwander ….Dawn de Boer … Cheryl Walchli … Bert Peranteau …..Terri White …John Padget  …..Me…. ….Todd Reifschneider  ……Pat Waller   …Marta White …. Anne McKee …Dee Dee Duecker … Jennifer O’Lear……All those dealing with Illness and loss… …   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!!!!…..Contact Bob at 305-304-2584!  Email him at rfrechette@bellsouth.net.  Honest, Loyal, Fair, and Adorable too!!!  He will have only have YOUR best interests at heart.   

A PUN or LEXOPHILE FOR YOU…When I lost the fingers on my right hand in a freak accident, I asked the doctor if I would still be able to write with it…and He said, “Probably…but I wouldn’t count on it!”
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TUESDAY. MARCH 7…

HAPPY MARCH 7 BIRTHDAY TO ……JUDITH ZABAR…. MICHAEL ROBINSON…. WILLA BROWN …. WAYNE GUIDOTI ….. ZUBIN MEDORA….. CAROL HARRIS….. (Please remember Wayne Van Hest.)  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….. ANA AND LUIS COBO….
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TAVERN N TOWN.. MARCH 7, 14,21, 28 …WONDERFUL MUSIC…with Carmen Rodriguez and James King….5 to 7 pm!!!!  

“KINKY BOOTS” AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE….. DON’T MISS….. Call 305-294-5015 or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for tickets.

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB… MARCH 7…Live entertainment from 5:30-7:30 it is Paul Warthen …..and at 8 pm….Bluesday Tuesday with Larry Baeder…. 821 Duval St.  

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 CODE” OPENS AT RED BARN MARCH 7…..This play, written about Hollywood in the 1950’s concerns things ‘not mentioned publicly’…. Directed by Christopher Renshaw and starring Mary Falconer as Tallulah Bankhead, Tom Wahl, as Billy Haines, David Black as Henry Wilson and Carlos Ortega Amorin as Manford.   It’s a 50’s version of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell…seasoned with Never Admit and Deny Deny Deny! Actors were forced to lie or be black-listed…  sounds VERY intriguing….Get tix at www.redbarntheatre.com or call the box office at 305-296-9911.  Runs through March 25. 

VIRGILIOS AT 8 PM,…..Skipper and Chris Thomas and Geoff..and Friends….

KARI WOLF AT MANGOES.. MARCH 7…..AT 8 PM!!!!!

COMEDY KEY WEST…  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.

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. 

ZOE LEWIS IN CONCERT…MARCH 7 AT THE STUDIOS…. 7 pm…Unique performer, Zoe will  tell stories, play a variety of instruments, and sing…mostly will fill your evening with delight…. Get tix at www.tskw.org.  533 Eaton St.

THE RAW DAWGGS ON MARCH 14…. At 8 pm at Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St. 

KEYS CHORAL ARTS SPRING CONCERT MARCH 28….Theme is “For the Love of Song”… 7 pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 401 Duval St.  Cost is $30 per person which includes generous wine and bites reception after the concert.  Concert will include compositions by Felix Mendelssohn, Clara Schumann, Dan Forrest, Morten Lauridsen, John Rutter and others.  Also a medley from the American Classic Musical Theater Tradition, The sound of Music.  Tix can be purchased at the door or in advance at www.keyschoralarts.org.  

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, MARCH 8…

HAPPY MARCH 8 BIRTHDAY TO ….JOYCE STAHL … TIM DAHMS…. IAIN WILCOX …. CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ ….SCOTT OROPEZA …. RICHARD BADAR …. ERIC NEIGER…. DARLENE TOZOLINI…..TOM SCHRAEDER ….ANNE MARIE ADRIANI….. (please remember John Ruper.)
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*****”KINKY BOOTS” AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE….thru MARCH 18… This Musical will Knock Your Boots Off!!!!  DO NOT MISS this Perfect Key West Musical!   Directed by Tom Thayer…AMAZING 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  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 & Paradise Swing Band with  Skippo…..great Jazz from our fab local artists…

TAVERN N TOWN ….WED. MARCH 8, 15,22,29……5 TO 9 PM….  it’s Mike Emerson….

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!!!!!!…..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……Mary Borrell …. .The vocalists singing for Aqua Idol……..Andrew Theede…. Bunnie Smith…..Carolyn Cooper….Leigh Pujado…. Matt Rawls ….Melissa Lang…..Peter Arnow….. Mike Benner ….Neil Chamberlain….Lucy Carleton ……Pamela Spence….. Al Romano, Jerry Downs and Bill Melchior…..Billy Cartledge & Jim Hall… Jeffrey Ware ……. Dick Moody….Rosi Ware……..Greg Collins …Jennifer Day ….. …Dan Lotten …… Jimmy Harcup … …Gayla Morgan ….Chris Elwell …….Jon Hernandez ….Sally Stevens…. JT Thompson …. Liz Young…..Ed Stevens……… Nand Pandey … .Kristen & Jim Ryan …..Tom Thayer……Bobby Nesbitt……Lucy Barker …..The Choir at St. Mary SOS….Johnny & Maribell Maschal ….. Jerry Galeana …. ….Laurie Thibaud……….George Fernandez ………. Tom Thayer….. Kate Regan & Ken Silverman……..Maria Zito Kaufman …Dave Bootle . ….. Gary & Tom Groetz …. Jani Krejcirova …..The Stevens and Frechette Families ….Louis Petrone…….and MOST of all my dearest husband BOB!!!!

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

LIBRARY TALK ON MARCH 8….Author, R.Kevin Mallison will discuss his book ALARM IN THE FIREHOUSE….a Memoir of America’s First Openly Gay Professional Firefighter… 6 pm…at Key West Library, 700 Fleming St.  Limited Seating.  FREE to attend.

THE DINNER PARTY AT THE STUDIOS….MARCH 22-25 AND MARCH 29-APRIL 1…. 8 PM at The Studios.. a play with songs and snacks written and directed by Chantal Pavageaux & menu of small tastes by Abigail Houff.   Go to www.tskw.org for tix.

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, MARCH 9………

HAPPY MARCH 9 BIRTHDAY TO….ROB SHARPE….NANCY AMSTERDAM…..DANI HOY …..  CHAD NEWMAN …. SHANNA FRECHETTE ….JOHN MEANIX ….GREG McSHEA ….MICHAEL EPTING….KENNY LASKY ….. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. LARRY & DEE JOHNSON.
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******”KINKY BOOTS”AT THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE!!!!  THRU MARCH 18 … 8 PM …Key West is abuzz with excitement about this superb award-winning musical!  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 ..MARCH 9,16,23,30…..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.  

SCOTT KIRBY & DAVID JAMES ON MARCH 9…. At 7 pm at Key West Theater…Listening Room…. 

*****WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE 2023 SEASON SHINES!!! ………The dynamite musical “KINKY BOOTS” runs Tues. thru Sat.  thru March 18….  Award-winning musical by Harvey Fierstein and Cyndi Lauper…… 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 season will be ‘CHARLOTTE’S WEB’ based on the lovely children’s book by EB White….only June 16 & 17.  Go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 305-294-5015 for tickets and info on becoming  a member of the Playhouse…so many perks at every level of membership. 

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL EVERY THURSDAY….From 5 to 7 pm,…Sean Griffin entertains.

HAPPY HOUR AT HARRY’S (LITTLE WHITE HOUSE)..MARCH 9…5:30-7:30 PM…. Get tix by going to Truman Little White House website.

AT THE STUDIOS ON MARCH 9 and 10 only…. Cabaret with Amanda McBroom…..Has been called the greatest cabaret performer of her generation…..Get tix at www.tskw.org.

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. 

FRINGE & KWAHS PRESENT READINGS OF TENNESSEE WILLIAMS SHORT STORIES,MARCH 23……At The Little Room Jazz Club at 821 Duval St.  Tix at Key West Art & Historical Society at www.kwahs.org/upcoming-events.

**BRIA ANSARA AT THE STUDIOS…APRIL 6 OPENING….BRIA is so multi-talented.  No only is she one of the Island’s BEST and most gifted vocalists, but she is also an accomplished and creative artist.  Opening night of Bria’s PSYCHEDLIC GARDENS II SHOW will be a Artist Reception at The Studios, 533 Eaton St. from 6 to 8 pm…Grab a cocktail at Hugh’s View and then see this remarkable Art Show.  Bria can be reached at byansara@yahoo.com for bookings, info on her work, and more details about Schools at the Studios.

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, MARCH 10, 2023….. 

HAPPY MARCH 10 BIRTHDAY TO…KAREN LANE…. RICKY RITZEL …. CRISTINA LYN SPOTTSWOOD …. PEGGY BEAM …. QUEEN SURREY BALOGNA WESTRUPP…. (Please remember Ramon Rodriguez!)  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO CAROLE & STEVE SONSTEIN.
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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 Daulton, 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.  

SAVE THE DATE…FRIDAY, MARCH 24……Key West’s own Judy Blume is excited about the release of the new movie based on her classic  and beloved book, ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT’S ME, MARGARET!  The Tropic Cinema will host a Special Red Carpet Advance Screening of this major movie on March 24, for a grand fund-raising benefit for the Tropic.  A champagne reception, a chance to meet the stars, Rachel McAdams & Abby Ryder Fortson…the Director, Kelly Fremon Craig, producer James L. Brooks and of course, Judy Blume!  More info to come!

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….MARCH  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 OPENED ON FEB. 24 ….AT …281 Front St.  Key West Museum of Art & History.

OCEAN BLUE GALLERIES…MARCH 10 & 11… 7-9 PM…..109 Duval St…. Special Guest Appearance by Tom Everhart.  

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.

TONY DANZA AT TENNESSEE WILLIAMS THEATRE…MARCH 17…. Dashing and talented actor, singer, dancer, award-winning Tony Danza and Co. will present his show at 8 pm at Tennessee Williams Theatre.  Tony  starred in two fabulous shows on TV, Taxi and Who’s the Boss (created by our own Blake Hunter) and a string of other shows and movies.  Get tickets at www.keystix.com.  

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….MARCH 10, 17, 24, 31 …Mike Emerson entertains from 5 to 7 pm!!!!

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB….ENTERTAINMENT EVERY FRIDAY.. 821 Duval St.  At 5:30-7:30, Mike Dennis at the piano …… and at 8 pm it JEFF DAULTON & CLAIRE CAPLAN!!!!!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY.. MARCH 10,17.  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.

**THE FABULOUS “RED ROOSTER REVUE”… TATAH FOR NOW!…MARCH 18….At 8 pm at Key West Theater…. 512 Eaton St. Bid a FOND Farewell to the amazing TaTah Dujour.  It will be a Celebration and will showcase all the  moments and memories from 17 years of KW Burlesque…. It will star your favorite performers including.. Moana Amour, Marquee VonPhister, Aurora Natrix, Frankie Markstone, Lila Starlett, Kevin Dixon, the KW Burlesque Dancers, with special guest appearances by Landon Bradberry, Cheeky Derriere, Dark & Stormy, Cheryl Hunt, and Steve Crane.  Get tix at www.thekeywesttheater.com. 
       
*VIVA SALOON…EVERY FRIDAY… CHRISTINE CORDONE  & LARRY SMITH and SKIPPO!!!!…. Jazz Music every weekend.  903 Duval St…. 6:30 PM..

THE WILLIAM WELCH LEGACY….Though Bill is no longer with us,  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 Art work retrieved from Nantucket, Key West and France. 
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SATURDAY, MARCH 11… 

HAPPY MARCH11 BIRTHDAY TO….TONY MARTINEZ ….ROBIN CAPLAN … JERRY COLEMAN…. MITZI KRABIL …. KATHY BABE ROBINSON ….PATTY SPRAGUE …. MIKE RIDGEWELL …HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….. PAM & GERRY BERNAT.
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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..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!

TAVERN N TOWN……SAT. MARCH 11, 18, 25.,…..it is Larry Smith at the piano….from 5-9 pm..

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS PAINTING BOOT CAMP…MAY 11… at 2 pm at The Studios….With renown artist, RICK WORTH….get tix at www.tskw.org.

VIVA SALOON, MARCH 11…. Skippo with Cordless……. 6 pm

EVENING OF DANCE ON MARCH 11….7:30 PM…. At Tennessee Williams Theatre….See the CoffeeMill Dance Collective…Monroe County’s only pre-professional student dance company … will feature  an adaptation from ‘Coppelia”…plus a collection of other pieces from award-winning director Joseph Goodman and Penny Leto.  Get tix at www.keystix.com or call the box office at 305-296-1520.  

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.

MAGGIE ROSE AT KEY WEST THEATER, MARCH 11….8 pm…512 Eaton St.  

SEEKING LOCAL DESIGNERS…. The Conch Republic Wearable Art Fashion Show Benefit is seeking local designers to enter either the Couture or Costume Category.  The Show will be held on April 22 at the Key West Theater to benefit the Conch Republic Foster Children’s fund.  For info contact Diane May at diane@conchrepublic.com or go to the website at http://www.conchrepublic.com.

FRIENDS OF KW LIBRARY BOOK SALES….APRIL 1….. Held in the Palm Garden at 700 Fleming from 10am-1 pm.   The Library is asking for you to donate your books to them and their Book Sales.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY 2023 SPEAKER SERIES  MARCH 6.  These are wonderful FREE events  held at 6 pm in the Palm Garden unless otherwise noted.   

KEY WEST SYMPHONY ON MARCH 25…7:30 pm at Tennessee Williams theatre….get tix at www.keystix.com.  
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SUNDAY, MARCH 12…

HAPPY MARCH 12  BIRTHDAY TO….PAT WEST …. MATT HELMERICH …. MICHELLE GRAHL … TERRI SPOTTSWOOD … BOB BOWERSOX …MAGGIE DOMSKI …. JANICE ELWELL….DEE JOHNSON …. LARRY HOOPER …. EUGENE ROBINSON…. GERRI CICCHINELLI….PETER VISHTON SR…..(Please remember Jack Collins …. and Muriel Hendrick.)
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IMPROMPTU CONCERT…… 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.

SUNDAY JAZZ AT THE GARDENS HOTEL…. 5 TO 7:30 PM…. It’s SKIPPER KRIPITZ and Friends…plus the Suely Mora Trunk Show.

ANNE McKEE ARTIST FINE ART AUCTION ON MARCH 12…..At The Studios, 533 Eaton St…. 42 Fabulous art pieces will be auctioned off…If you missed the opening on March 2 the works will remain on view at the Gallery until the Auction.  Tix are www.mckeefund.org.  

OSCAR NIGHT PARTY AT THE TROPIC CINEMA, 416 EATON ST….MARCH 12….The red carpet will be rolled out for you…start time is 7:30 pm…Ballots are $10 each.  Chance to win some special prizes… Guest encouraged to dress to impress…Come in costumes of your fave actors!   Get tix at 305-434-0974 or online.    

DID YOU KNOW…. that Advanced Urgent Care will be the First Urgent Care to offer MRI in the Marathon 13365 location…charge is $575 without contrast and $675 with contrast…no additional Radiology fees….(compare to $3,000 charge at Monroe county hospitals.  For more info go to www.urgentcarefloridakeys.com.  

***”STILL WILD ABOUT HARRY” SHOW STARRING the FABULOUS BOBBY NESBITT & CARMEN RODRIGUEZ…AT LITTLE WHITE HOUSE. MARCH 19 & 20 ONLY…..GET TIX NOW…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  Marjorie Lee Mitchell… 6 to 9 pm. 

ARTISAN MARKET ON SUNDAYS…. MARCH 12, 19, 26, APRIL 2, 9, 16, 23……..  Held at Indigenous Park from 10 am to 2 pm… at Higgs Beach ….Skippo and Co. often perform at this venue.

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!!!!!

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

TAVERN N TOWN ..MARCH 12, 19,26….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.   

RAT PACK TOGETHER AGAIN…. MARCH 12. AT KEY WEST THEATER… 8 pm…. Get tix at www.thekeywesttheater.com.  MARCH 19…. MARTIN SEXTON AT 8 PM at KW Theater!

**LIBBY YORK AT GARDENS HOTEL, MARCH 26.. 5 to 7:30 pm…. This luscious chanteuse will be releasing her new CD, ENTITLED “DREAMLAND”…   
LIBBY WILL PERFORM AT THE MEZZROW CLUB IN NYC ON MARCH 12….163 W. 10th St…. with Spike Wilner and Todd Coolman.

CELEBRATE TENNESSEE WILLIAMS BIRTHDAY, MARCH 26….He would have been 112!  5 to 7 pm at the Tennessee Williams Museum…FREE to attend…contest award presentations for poems, short story and paintings!  Snacks, bubbly, and CAKE!

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 MARCH13…Guest Judges are BOBBY NESBITT AND MICHAEL MULLIGAN AND THE THEME IS MUSICALS FROM BROADWAY AND THE SILVER SCREEN!!!   TOMORROW FROM 6 TO 8 PM!!!!
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 LOVE TO YOU, AND REMEMBER….Sometimes, not saying anything is the best answer.  You see….Silence can NEVER be misquoted.
Lynda 

PS  I recommend double checking some of the venues to make sure the person you want to see is actually there the night you intend to go.  Schedules often do change.
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 …..AND HERE’S MORE INFORMATION:  

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

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA KEYS…. Contact Kel Bedard at 305-809-4994 (office) or her cell at 985-79f1-4447…or email her at kel@cffk.org or the website at www.VolunteersKeys.com.  The FLA Keys Volunteer Center is at 300 Southard St., Suite 201, KW.

TROPIC CINEMA SEEKS VOLUNTEERS….. 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!