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THE STARS WILL BE OUT TONIGHT!!!! THE 2020 WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE AQUA IDOL GRAND FINALE!!!!!
Monday, March 21, 2022


MARCH 21 THRU MARCH 31, 2022 …IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA
Dear Readers…..Hope to see you this evening, MONDAY, MARCH 21 at the Grand Finale of the 2020 WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE AQUA IDOL!!!  …..Due to the Pandemic, we never finished our season  two years ago!!!!!  But TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT!!!  Scroll down to see all the fabulous details!!!!!

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MONDAYS IN MARCH……

HAPPY MARCH 21 BIRTHDAY TO…JERRY DOWNS…LUIS VERA…MERLE DIIMBATH…MARGE SANGER…HEIDI GOLIGHHTLY …HUGH GALLAGHER……SCOTT MUIR….(Please remember Ted Lacey…Clifford Nowak.)  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO …PAT & DAVE LIVESAY.

HAPPY MARCH 28 BIRTHDAY TO…..PAM LOPEZ….PAM BERNAT…PAM MACKENZIE….JEFF WOESSNER…DANIEL WOLPAW …VINCE VAUGHN… (Please remember Kathy Melendy.)

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LOTS OF FABULOUS EVENTS HAPPENING IN KEY WEST!!!!  MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!!

****TONIGHT!!!!!!  FINALE OF 2020 AQUA IDOl FOR THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE!!!!….THE STARS WILL BE ONSTAGE ON MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2022…AT LONG LAST….. THE EVENT YOU HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR!!!!!   ONE NIGHT ONLY ….AT AQUA NIGHTCLUB, 711 DUVAL ST… …MONDAY, MARCH 21….FROM 6 TO 8:00 PM!!!!  FREE TO ATTEND!!!!    Our fabulous remaining contestants  who will be  performing two ‘knock- it- out- of -the- park’ songs are…..BOB WOOD.. … BRIA ANSARA…. JON HERNANDEZ …… STEPHANIE WISE…AND… TREY FORSYTH.. Our emcee will be the hilarious LAURIE THIBAUD….NICK MAZZA will be in the sound  booth…Judges will be…TONY KONRATH ….Me,  LYNDA FRECHETTE…& CELEBRITY JUDGE, CHRISTOPHER PETERSON!!!!!  We will also have some amazing TOP NOTCH Guest Vocalists….. Broadway Stars TERRI WHITE….. AND BRUCE MOORE (who is also a past Aqua Idol Winner and  will now be starring in SOMETHING ROTTEN AT THE WATERFRONT!)  …..Former Aqua Idol Winners, now called The Island Boys…. AL ROMANO…BILL MELCHIOR…& JERRY DOWNS…… and CHRISTOPHER PETERSON WILL ALSO SING…. Plus other surprises!  I have assembled fabulous Prize Packages for all the contestants TOTALLY VALUED AT OVER $30,000 IN PRIZES AND CASH……. and I thank all those who contributed to make this possible… THIS WILL BE ONE SPECIAL NIGHT TO REMEMBER…..COME PREPARED TO HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME…NO COST TO ATTEND…. BUT WE HOPE YOU WILL BE VERY GENEROUS TO OUR AMAZING SINGERS WHO HAVE PATIENTLY WAITED FOR CLOSURE IN THIS CONTEST!  ALL PROCEEDS GO TO HELP THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE…OUR FIRST FUNDRAISER IN TWO YEARS!  There will be NO SMOKING IN THE NIGHTCLUB FOR THIS SHOW!  SEE YOU TONIGHT ….. MONDAY,  MARCH 21!!!!  6 to 8 pm!!!  Your support of the Waterfront Playhouse means SO much!

DONATING ONLINE TO OUR CONTESTANTS…..If you cannot attend tonight, you have until 5 pm to donate online!!!!   There is a simple process you can easily follow to send dollar votes via credit card online to your favorite contestants.  First go to
www.waterfrontplayhouse.org.  2) Go to  ‘Buy Tickets’.  3) Hit the Donation Button…. 4) You will see the names of the Finalists….5) Make your donation and follow the prompts.  The online dollars will be added to the Bucket dollars at the end of the night.  The amounts raised during this night only will determine the placement of the Winners….1 to 5!!!  All contestants will win prizes that night but there will only be ONE who will win the coveted title of  the ‘2020 WATERFRONTPLAYHOUSE AQUA IDOL.”   AGAIN…..ONLINE DONATIONS CAN BE MADE UNTIL 5 PM, TONIGHT, MONDAY, MARCH 21….
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THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS…….The Waterfront Playhouse Season is dedicated to the Memory of the late, wonderful and talented, DANNY WEATHERS.  Upcoming show are.. SOMETHING ROTTEN (Musical…. March 22,23,24,25,26,29,30,31, April 1,2, 5,8,9,12, 13,14,15 16.) … TRUNK MATERIAL APRIL 3….(also a Reveal of Next Season’s shows!)   …A LIFE IN THE THEATRE… (May 4, 5, 6,,7,11,12,13,14, 18,19, 20,21). …Ernest Hemingway’s THE FIFTH COLUMN, MAY 8….Auditions for FROZEN ON MAY 15…Show will be on July 1 thru August 31…..  JOE POSA AS JOAN RIVERS….. June 3 and 4th.

MEMBERSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE…We hope that each of YOU will become a MEMBER of the Waterfront Playhouse.  There are many levels of support and each one awards many perks and privileges.  Please go to …..
www.waterfrontplayhouse.org to see the ways you can join and help our Playhouse thrive and continue to present quality theater to  our Community.  If you have any questions please call the Box Office at 305-294-5015 and ask to speak to Tom Thayer, our Artistic Director.  Note that the Waterfront is doing EVERYTHING possible to keep the Theater running, safe and well during this challenging time.  Health protocols are being observed, and proof of vaccination or recent negative Covid test will get you in the theater.  Because we love our Theater Community, we want the Show to go ON for YOU!!!!

THE RED BARN THEATRE….21-22 SEASON CONTINUES…. Shows at the Barn are….  March 22-April 16….Will be HURRICANE DIANE…. the new comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist, Madeline George…The Greek god Dionysus returns to the modern world and where better to begin than with 4 Real Housewives from NJ?….April 29-May 1, 2022…..HOW TO EAT LIKE A CHILD & OTHER LESSONS IN NOT BEING GROWN UP…stars some of Key West’s finest young actors.  NOTE THAT ALL COVID PRECAUTIONS WILL BE TAKEN TO ASSURE YOUR SAFETY.  Tix are available by going to
www.redbarntheatre.com or check their Facebook Page.  Or call 305-296-9911.
  
TENNESSEE WILLIAMS THEATRE….Tickets are now on sale for multiple productions at Tennessee Williams Theatre.  Go to
www.keystix.com and get your tix now!!!  Tix are being sold for….. South Fla Symphony ..Queen…..etc.   Frank Wood always finds wonderful shows to present at The Tennessee Williams Theatre.  If you are a want to be a Producer…..contact Carolyn Cooper.   Call at 305-295-7676 or email the box office at boxoffice@keystix.com.

****PLEASE DONATE TO WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN…..This is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization…founded by Chef Andres in 2010…which provides free meals in disaster areas.  Chef Andres is currently in Poland where he has set up kitchens to feed refugees fleeing Ukraine.  If you wish to donate please go to World Central Kitchen site
www.wck.org  and click on donate.  Thank you for caring.  

KARI WOLF ……MARCH 21..Kari performs at the Pier House from noon to 3 pm…. and at the Rockhouse from 7 to10 pm…..MARCH 28…Hero’s from 8 to 11 pm.  PLEASE NOTE:  Hey Folks….. If you haven’t seen or heard of Kari Wolf (formerly Karri Daley, now married to Jack Wolf) you are missing one wonderful Star!  She is gorgeous, talented and charming….and has a fantastic voice and presentation.  Why she isn’t famous I do not know.  Scroll down to see her at one of her many gigs in town…..You will become a big fan as Bob and I are!!!!   

NEW BOOK BY EMIL IMBRO…. Long-time friend, Emil Imbro, has written a most delightful Memoir entitled FATE GAVE ME TWO LIVES.  He is a tall, dark and handsome Sicilian American, full of charm and optimism. He has led an interesting and exciting life, has encountered major obstacles, but he is a survivor…. and has lived to tell the tale.  You can obtain this book by going to www.AMAZON. com.  Highly recommended.

LATEDA…. LATEDA presents two of  Key West’s MOST beloved and talented entertainers…..Rotating performers in the Crystal Room at Lateda at 9 pm are the always fabulous CHRISTOPHER PETERSON and his famous EYECONS SHOW…. and the amazing RANDY ROBERTS LIVE!  You cannot see a finer show in Vegas or anywhere!!!   1125 Duval St…..Downstairs in the Lounge most every eve of the week at 8:30 pm, are either the Fabulous Spectrelles….. or 3SUM…..both wonderful!  Every Sunday at 4 pm is the Lateda Tea Dance…great fun always!

THE GARDENS HOTEL EVERY MONDAY.. MARCH  21,28…from 5 to 7 pm it’s the lovely Nina Newton at the piano.  526 Angela St.

RAM’S HEAD SOUTHERNMOST …MONDAYS….MARCH 21, 28…..5 to 8 pm, it’s Tony Roberts entertaining.

AT VIVA SALOON ON MONDAYS…. MARCH 21,28…..Robert Douglas entertains…. 6 to 9 pm….

GINGERBREAD SQUARE GALLERY, MARCH 21….Art Show featuring JANE WASHBURN & JANET MUELLER….. 1207 Duval St…. Opening reception. ON WED., APRIL 11 , Opening Reception for artists Bill Farnsworth and Anastasia Dukhanina.

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 NEW AQUANETTE, EPIPHANY (aka Calen Tomaszewski)!!!  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.  Limited to 50 per visit.   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.  MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS.

TAVERN N TOWN..MARCH 21.. Mike Emerson entertains from 5-9 pm….MARCH 28…Rob DiStasi performs.

MOVIES ON MONDAY AT B’NAI ZION…MARCH 21…..FREE screening of “WHEN HITLER STOLE PINK RABBIT”…7:30 pm… at 750 United St.  Proof of vax needed or recent Covid test negative. At Synagogue on United St.

GUITAR CLASSES OFFERED BY MATEO….EVERY MONDAY…..This is a class for Beginners from 4 to 5 pm at Williams Hall at 729 Fleming St.  To register go to
http://www.williamshall.org.  Classes are only $20.

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!!!

LIBBY YORK TRIO AT TRUMAN LITTLE WHITE HOUSE, MARCH 21 …On the lawn stage at 111 Front St.   Sultry Jazz Singer, Libby York, will sing songs from the Great American Songbook and The Truman Era…..accompanied by pianist, Bob Wason and Mark Rose on sax and flute. For tix go to
www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.org/foundation/events/ . Cost is Members: $60 per two-person table…and $120 , per 4 person table.  Non-Members…$80 for 2-person table and $160 per 4 -person table.  

MOVIE ‘SUMMER & SMOKE’ FILM NIGHT….MARCH 21….1961 Movie stars Laurence Harvey & Geraldine Page..based on a Tennessee Williams play….6:30 pm at Tropic Cinema…. 

KEY WEST THEATER…MARCH 28….Jefferson Starship …get tix at
www.thekeywesttheater.com.  

KEY WEST ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY AT CUSTOM HOUSE….See the major display commemorating the 200th anniversary of the first permanent settlement of Key West, 1822.  281 Front St…..Display will remain until Dec. 11, 2022.

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 Deja, Mulysa, Marilyn, Racquel, Kylie . 

THE TROPIC CINEMA AT 416 EATON ST…. IS OPEN FOR MEMBERS AND FANS.    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 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.   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.  Sounds totally AWESOME to me!!!  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 pray for….the family and friends of  the late…Belva McDonald…Joe Denk…Jim Corrigan…Campbell Cawood…. Arturo Olivero…Vogue…Dr. Michael McGivor… Coffee Butler….Lori Zabar…. Alecia Metzler…Bob Wolff, and Rob Halstead …. Robin Deck…..the family & friends of Rosemary Stout, Bob’s sister…..the friends and family of Danny Weathers ….. John Behmke….. Tony Konrath…..Joe Tripp ……Michale Benner ….Russell Martin …… Carey Moore…. Jo Gerenger ….Lee Garrison and Shaw Garrison  …..Genevieve Isaksen ……..Laura Hettinger. …..Andy Kellar .. …Louis Petrone ….David Buffam ….Lorann Wood  ….. Paul Politte …….my nephew Fred Stevens and his wife Judi. ……..Pat West …. Michael Thomas  ….The People of the Ukraine ……. Jim Hall ……Jackie McDonnell … Chuck Selph…. Larry Selph  …Ann Marie Adreani ……..Sandy Abookire ……Sharron Mondo….Len Stevens .. …..Mary Larkin  Robin Deck..…Christy Nelson …Maryann Barth… ….Kathy Stevens ….Ed Stevens Jr.. ….Dena Badgerow …. Dawn de Boer …. Bella Rettenwander ….…… Lou Ann Cymont … Cheryl Walchli … Terri White …John Padget  ….Eric Nelson … ….Todd Reifschneider  ……Pat Waller   …Marta White  ….… Peter Deksmith …Bill Lodermeir ……Richard and Betty Carraway …. Anne McKee …..Teresa Lawson …… Pamella C. Bocdow. …Dee Dee Duecker … Karla Muir…Tony Freese… Jennifer O’Lear …….Margaret Taylor ……Patrick Richards.   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. 

RECENT LOVED ONE LOST .. We were deeply saddened to hear about the unexpected passing of ROB HALSTEAD on March 11.  He was a wonderful and joyful young man of only 45.  Loved knowing him from Square One, Brazilina, /the Sheraton, the Dirty Pig and MaryLynns….. What a great loss.

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’m friends with 25 letters of the alphabet.  I don’t know Y.  

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TUESDAYS IN MARCH…..

HAPPY MARCH 22 BIRTHDAY TO….RHETT KALMAN … DAROLD LETO… RAFAEL GONZALEZ….. SHIRLEY SULLIVAN … JUDY KOVATS…HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….EDIE HAMBRIGHT & JULIA DAVIS….NANCY & ROGER NELSON….

HAPPY MARCH 29 BIRTHDAY TO….JENNIFER STEVENS…. BRENDA CALLAHAN….MARC CROW…PATTI ROBERTS… LAUREL DENNY…JOHN WILSON…. RUSSELL MARTIN….KATHY STEVENS….(Please remember….John Wickes and Stella Winiarski.)
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******’SOMETHING ROTTEN’ THE MUSICAL…OPENS IN PREVIEW ON MARCH 22 &23….Tickets are NOW on sale for this sensational and hilarious Musical at the WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE!  OPENING NIGHT is actually MARCH 22.. This has been lauded as the “Funniest Musical in at least 400 years.”  It has an ALL-STAR cast headed by Broadway Baby, BRUCE MOORE, performing as The ‘Bard” William Shakespeare!  Others in the Cast are….BRIAN ROBINSON, CANTER O’MAY, ARTHUR CROCKER, ALEXANDRA ZETO, KARL STAHL, SARAH THORN, XAVIER McKNIGHT, ERVIN TUMM, CHRIS HOMBERG, MATHIAS MALOFF, ANDREW THEEDE, J. MICHAEL WRIGHT, ROSS PIPKIN, JOHN McDONALD, CAROLYNCOOPER, JILLIAN TODD, BELLE JAMPOL, and BARBARA MUNDY.    Directed by TOM THAYER…Set Design, MICHALE BOYER….Stage Mgr., TRISH MANLEY…. Musical Director, MICAHAEL FAUSS… Choreographer, CAROLYN COOPER…. Costumes…COSTUME WORLD.  Musicians are Gary Rivenson, John Sausser, Roberta Jackshyn,  Mark Rose and Donna DeForrest.  Overview ‘In a Capsule’…. When Nostradamus foretells that the future of Theater involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick & Nigel Bottom set out to write the world’s First Musical.  This is truly one of my favorite all-time Musicals!  GET TIX NOW AT ….www.waterfrontplayhouse .org, or call the Box Office at 305-294-5015.  This great show runs through April 16th!

THE RED BARN THEATRE PRESENTS…..”HURRICANE DIANE”….OPENS MARCH 22….This hilarious new play opens at the Red Barn on Mach 22 for a four week run…closes on April 16.  Director is Joy Hawkins and stars Lauren Thompson, Susannah Wells, Erin Uzume McKenna, Jessica Miano-Kruel, and Caroline Taylor.  Though a comedy it carries a subtextual message that has profound relevance in this day and age.  Get tix at 305-296-9911 or go to
www.redbarntheatre.com.  Showtime is 8 pm.

TAVERN N TOWN…….MARCH 22,29……It’s Carmen Rodriguez along with James King, 5 to 9 pm…. 

KARI WOLF, MARCH  22 & 29…Kari performs at The Tiki Hut from 7:30-11:30 pm.

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! 

YOGA WITH LEA MOELLER AT THE STUDIOS….MONDAYS,  THRU MARCH 29…8:30 AM TO 10 AM.  Pay by the class….$18.           
FOR COMPLETE LIST OF GREAT CLASSES OFFERED BY THE STUDIOS, GO TO
WWW.TSKW.ORG.

COMEDY KEY WEST……We are so lucky to have a great comedy club in Key West.  Well known comedians are brought in from throughout the nation and they are hilarious.    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.
Also…there are some fun special events and our local Comedians are fabulous and usually are the starting act for the headliner.

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

LOUIS PETRONE PODCAST EVERY TUESDAY………..Resident sage bon vivant, and raconteur, Louis Petrone, who knows a LOT about EVERYTHING…. will rant and rave, and expound on all the goings on in the world, under the sun!!!!!…and then some!!!!  Always interesting…never dull!  Go to: 
www.blogtalkradio.com/key-west-lou.  Catch Lou’s podcast every Tuesday!

THE GARDENS HOTEL EVERY TUESDAY….MARCH 22,29…..It is The Kenny Albert Duo entertaining from 5 to 7 pm in the Atrium.

RAMS HEAD SOUTHERNMOST….TUESDAYS….5 TO 8 PM….It is Zack Seemiller performing.

“LOOPED”  FOR FRINGE THEATER, THRU MARCH 26…..This show is about an intoxicated Tallulah Bankhead, and a recording session in which it took 8 hours to dub one single line from her final movie.  Directed by Rebecca Tomlinson and starring Glenda Donovan, Ray West and good friend,  Jim Argoudelis, making his acting Debut!!!  Held at 600 White St…the historic Armory….7 PM…Get tix now at
www.fringetheater.org.  It sounds hilarious and intriguing!  Congrats to Rebecca Tomlinson on a great season at the new home of Fringe…The Armory!  NOTE:  We saw this play and really enjoyed it.  Super acting all around!  Glenda is one of Key West’s finest actresses!!!!!  Get tix at www.fringetheater.com or call 305-731-0581.

KEY WEST THEATER, MARCH 22….Anuhea Concert….. 8 pm……
KEY WEST THEATER, MARCH 29….The Garcia Project….. 8pm… Get tix at
www.thekeywesttheater.com.  

DENIS LEBEDEV AND KATE OPEN NEW RESTAURANT…..  You MUST stop at La GRIGNOTE…at 1211 Duval St. ..The suave Denis, formerly a manager at Tavern n Town and his Lady Kate own this great spot!…. The menu is fab as are Denis and Kate……Scrumptious Breakfasts and Lunches…. Salads, Veggie dishes …Sandwiches to make your mouth water….7 am to 3 pm…closed on Monday.   No reservations….

VIVA SALOON ANNOUNCES BRUNCH!!!!…. This great place for dining, drinks and entertainment, is now offering a daily Brunch from 10 am to 3 pm….I have heard raves from all those who have attended.  903 Duval St.  Alfredo Gimenez knows how to run a fabulous place, and makes everyone feel at home.

THE KEY WEST PARROT HEAD CLUB….This fun loving, and philanthropic group who love Jimmy Buffet, partying with a  purpose and supporting our community, is seeking new members.  Single membership is $20… and you receive a KW Parrot Head license plate frame and other special privileges.  To join call 262-705-8204 or go to
http://keywestparrotheadclub.wildapricot.org.  

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

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

THE STUDIOS IS OFFERING….The Studios offers an open air happy hour experience in the newly opened Hugh’s View….Reservations are a must for this sunset event, which will offer a cash bar.  For info go to
https://www.tskw.org and click on the Glow Hours Link.  New time is 6 to 8:00 PM.
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WEDNESDAYS IN MARCH….

HAPPY MARCH 23 BIRTHDAY TO…KIM GORDON…PAMELA SPENCE…NEWT RUCH….KEVIN BARRY…JANET POTTILLO… JOHN SANGSTON…..AMY SCALISE….(Please remember Jacques Vivien.)  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….AMY LAURA BONDURANT AND DAVID DUNN.

HAPPY MARCH 30 BIRTHDAY TO…..CAROL BURNHAM….DANNY CARTER….BOB BOLEN…HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. VINCENT ZITO & CAMERON MURRAY.
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JERRY DOWNS PERFORMS AT DANTES, MARCH 23,30….Great fun vocalist, JERRY DOWNS, will be performing from 6 to 9 pm at DANTE’S RESTAURANT & BAR, at 951 Caroline St.  Terrific food and drinks…Happy hour is 4:30-7:30, and drinks are BOGO free.  It is always a fun-filled night with Jerry and he always brings along other super entertainers!

TAP DANCING CLASS….WEDNESDAYS AT 10:30 AM TO 11:30 AM…..This is a beginner & intermediate adult Tap class taught by JILLIAN TODD…at the Coffee Mill Studio at 804 White St.  Jillian, starred as the Maid in CLUE at the Waterfront Playhouse & she will next be in SOMETHING ROTTEN.   She is adorable and talented!

SOMETHING ROTTEN AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE…… 8 pm….. This is a MUST SEE!   Get tix at 305-294-5015 or go online to
www.waterfrontplayhouse.org.  This fabulous show runs through April 16.

VIVA SALOON…. EVERY WED. EVENING….MARCH  23,30…Carmen Rodriguez and James King perform from 6 to 9 pm.

KARI WOLF ON MARCH  23, 30….Kari performs at Rick’s from 7 to 11 pm.

RAMS HEAD SOUTHERNMOST…..EVERY WEDNESDAY…..KEITH FRANX  FROM 5 TO 8 PM.

LIBBY YORK ROOFTOP CONCERT AT HUGH’S VIEW AT STUDIOS, APRIL 6….Get tix at
www.tskw.org.  Also, Libby will perform on April 6th!  A lovely way to spend an evening in Key West.  Cash bar available…under the stars!

KEY WEST NOW WOMEN’T FILM FEST EACH WED. IN MARCH….At the TROPIC CINEMA…. 416 Eaton St………MARCH 23…..Daughters of Dust’ …. MARCH 30, ‘Whale Rider’…. For safety a completed vax card or a recent negative test must be shown.  Mask a must.  All shows at 6:30 pm.

TAVERN N TOWN, MARCH  30..Mike Emerson performs…March 23….Rob DiStasi entertains from 5 to 9 pm….                                                                
COMEDY CLUB OFFERS LOCAL DISCOUNT….The Comedy Club Owners are offering Locals a HUGE discount off your tickets…ONLY to Locals.  When you get your tix at checkout online enter your code LOCAL at
www.comedykeywest.com to get your discount.  Big thanks to Joe Madaus and Nathan Knight and all those running  this super Club!!!!

DAVE BOOTLE AT MANGOES….WEDNESDAY THRU SATURDAY EVERY SINGLE WEEK…. 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!!!!!!

  
THANKFUL ON WEDNESDAY…..I am grateful for many things and mostly for so many people who have touched our lives in special ways of late…..Guy De Boer….Emil Imbro…..Tyler McNab….Michael Ingram …. Laurie Thibaud……Tom Thayer…Mary Borrell & Gene Knudson…Mandy Miles….  Betty Darst…. Al Romano … Christopher Elwell……Marilyn & John Rintamaki…..Melissa Lang … Donna Yahares…..George Fernandez …Susie & Brian Savitch…..Roderick Gill….Michael Pelkey…. … Edie Hambright & Julia Davis….John Padget…..Liz Young…. the Porters…… Kristen Ryan….Pam & Paul Vereb….. Bruce Moore . …..Harrell Odom & Barry Cook… Ellen Baird Gordon …Kate Miano…Bob Badgerow …. Martha Robinson …..Christopher Peterson…..Kevin Melloncamp……..Destiny Montgomery and Joe Tripp…. .Danielle Martin….Mike Benner…..Bria Ansara…… Stephanie Wise….Jeffrey Jones….Brandon Jones….Wendy Allen…. Dennis Beaver & Bert Whitt……. Kelly Norman… Diane Schmidt ….Jessica Miano-Kruel ……Ricky Ritzel ….Jennifer Stevens …Bunnie Smith…Mimi McDonald…….Frank Menditch…….Arthur Crocker…. Billy Cartledge & Jim Hall ……Ed  Stevens…… Kate Regan & Ken Silverman …..Kate Miano…… Amy Bondurant…..Al Romano…. Bill Melchior…. Joe Dallas & Big Band……The Waterfront Playhouse . ….Maribell & Johnny Maschal…..Jed Dodds…….Gail Lima… BobWood & Jim Morris….Trey Forsyth…. Red& Keith Dempster …..Rita Linder & Perry Arnold…. son Rob Frechette .. ….Jerry Downs… Jerry Galeana….. .Rebecca Tomlinson……..Tonto… ….Donna & Kevin Gallagher….Christine Gorham………and MOST OF ALL…. THANKS FOR MY VERY DEAR HUSBAND BOB…. ALWAYS BOB…. !!!!   

***THE KIM GORDON SHOW…’TOGETHER AGAIN’……MARCH 30….At Key West Theater….. Go to
www.thekeywesttheater.com for tickets or go directly to the box office….  Vocalist Kim Gordon, who has a pure bell-like voice and three octave range…. will present Broadway, Jazz, and Standards all night long.  Proceeds go to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the  Keys.  Band consists of Tim Mayer, Joe Dallas, James King and Daniel Clark.  Tix are $45-$90.  For info on Kim’s Cause…go to www.KeysMusic with Heart.com.  Note there will be a delish champagne and dessert after party following the show.

BENIHANA CELEBRITY CHEF COOK OFF, MARCH 30… To benefit Literacy Volunteers of America….. Also, seeking silent auction items.  To donate call or text 305-304-0578…..  6 to 8:30 pm at Benihana Restaurant 3591 S. Roosevelt Blvd.  If you want to be a Volunteer Chef…you put together a table of 8 or 10 friends and  then you cook up a full course dinner for them at Benihana.  For more info go to
https://Iva-monroe//contact/ or call 305-294-4352.

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL….EVERY WEDNESDAY..MARCH 23, 30…… It is Mary Spears entertaining from 5 to 7 pm.

THE STUDIOS ARTS & EATS EVENT… APRIL 6… Hosted by Art Collectors, Glen & Margaret Wood…..5 to 7 pm….Cost $100.  Tour their fabulous home, have a cocktail, then enjoy delicious cuisine and conversation poolside!  Get tix at
www.tskw.org.  Only 50 tickets available.

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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THURSDAYS IN MARCH…..
HAPPY MARCH 24 BIRTHDAY TO….MARY BORRELL….CHLOE HODGDON…..NORA MONICO….JESSY POJMAN…PHYLLIS MAY ….ROBIN HANSEL….JOSH KHALIL…..LINDSEY HILLEGAS….(Please remember Peter Flood and Dennis Wade.)  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO …..AMY & WAYNE CLEVELAND.                                                                                                 

HAPPY MARCH 31 BIRTHDAY TO…PEGGY MALLOY MONGOMERY…. YOLAN FINDLAY…JEFF EGLESTON…YOLAN FINDLAY …MICHAEL MCMAHON…..(Please remember Barbara ‘Please’ Hoffman…and Donna Stanton.)  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…MARY BORRELL & EUGENE KNUDSON.

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“CONCH REPUBLIC” THE MUSICAL…. BACK IN KEY WEST!!! APRIL 21-APRIL 24 ONLY…..Produced by the Fringe Theater…Book by Monnie O. King , Lyrics by Gayla D. Morgan….7 pm at THE LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB at 821 Duval St.   If you have never seen this delightful Musical…now is your chance!  This version, directed by Gayla Morgan, will be done In concert, with Song! Experience 40 years of The Conch Republic in one special evening!  Actors will be Trey Forsyth, Wayne Larue smith, Wilhelmina Lopez Martin, Zach Franchini and Ray West!!!  Get ix NOW at
www.fringetheater.org or call 305-731-0581.  Note: April 21,23, and 24 at 7 PM…April 22 at 5 PM.  (Can’t wait till Little Room re opens for GOOD!!!!!)

TRUMAN WATERFRONT FARMER’S MARKET… EVERY THURSDAY…2 to 7 PM….. at the end of Southard St…. Produce, beverages, music, seafood, apparel, cheeses,  gifts, art, books, etc…. fun….

TAVERN N TOWN …MARCH 24,31…..Carmen Rodriguez and James King perform 5 to 9 pm…..in the Lounge! 

 KARI WOLF ON MARCH 24,31…..Rockhouse from 7 to 10 pm.   

RAMS HEAD SOUTHERNMOST….EVERY THURSDAY….5 to 8 pm, Ross Brown entertains.

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL EVERY THURSDAY…… From 5 to 7 pm, it is Mateo Jampol entertaining in the Atrium!!!!             

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.

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS MUSEUM … ON MARCH 31…. another Curator led tour, features the Poetry and Prose of Tennessee Williams.   Get tickets for Poetry and Prose Readings at the Fringe Theater.(Note: This fab Museum is open from Thursday thru Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm.  Private tours are available.  Mon-Wed)

***’SOMETHING ROTTEN’ THE MUSICAL OPENS AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE!!  MARCH 24-APRIL 16…. Get tickets NOW to this fab musical at the esteemed Waterfront Playhouse…..Go to
www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 305-294-5015.  All star cast and directed by Tom Thayer.  Good friend and former Broadway Baby, Bruce Moore stars as Shakespeare, the Bard, at his most fabulous!!!!  Overview of this delightful show….When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, brothers, Nick & Nigel Bottom set out to write the world’s very first musical….but amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, The Bottom Bros. realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self…and all that jazz!  Besides Bruce Moore, The wonderful Cast consists of Brian Robinson, Canter O’May. Alexandra Zeto, Sarah Thorn, Mathias Maloff, Karl Stahl, Belle Jampol, Jillian Todd, Carolyn Cooper, John McDonald, Ross Pipkin, Arthur Crocker, Ervin Tumm, Xavier McKnight and Chris Homberg. (Note there are two preview nights on March 22 & 23.)  Set Designs by the brilliant Michael Boyer….Stage Mgr., Trish Manley…Music Director, Michael Fauss…Choreographer is Carolyn Cooper…. 

SEE “HURRICANE DINAE” AT THE RED BARN…… “LOOPED” AT THE FRINGE…ALL DETAILS WITHIN THIS BLOG.

KEY WEST THEATER….MARCH 24…. Les Greene & Johnny Brenns perform…get tix at
www.thekeywesttheater.com.  7 pm.

AT SAN CARLOS INSTITUTE, MARCH 24…. Cayo Hueso 200…a celebration of Florida’s first Cuban-American community with a film, Cuban Music, and panel discussion at 7 pm…San Carlos, 516 Duval St.

EVENING OF  THE POETRY & PROSE OF TENNESSEE WILLIAMS….MARCH 31 …. 6 PM at Tennessee Williams Museum at 513 Truman Ave.  Limited Seating.  An eve produced by the FRINGE Theater…Hosted by The Tennessee Williams Museum…and sponsored by the KWAHS..  A collection of prose and poems will be read …Readers are  Keith Dempster, Diane May, Vicki Boguszewski, Kitty Clements, MaryCarlin Porter, Sarah Goodwin, Mark Watson Wilhelmina Lopez Martin, Richard Quint, Judy Leggett, Caroline Taylor and Peggy Guidoti.  Only 31 seats remain as of Friday.  $10 to attend.  Get tix at
www.kwahs.org/upcoming-events.  

SOUTHERNMOST CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY PRESENTS….MARCH 31…. A Concert featuring world premier of songs by Key West composer Seth Grosshandler… 7pm at St. Paul’s Church at 401 Duval St.  

ADAM LAMBERT ON APRIL 28….Ram’s Head production at KW Amphitheater….. 8 pm.  Get tix at
www.thekeywesttheater.com

SAMUEL’S HOUSE EVENT, MARCH 31…..You are invited to attend the Women of Integrity and Men of Valor Dinner to celebrate this year’s Nominees….. 6
pm.at KW Marriott Beachside at 3841 N. Roosevelt Blvd.  Tix at www.samuelshouse.org or call 305-296-0240.  Congrats to  nominees….COMM. MICHELLE COLDIRON, DR. JONATHAN GUEVERRA, FRAN DECKER, CHUCK LISIS-MASSON, HOLLY ELOMINA, PAUL MENTA, DANYLE GRAY, COMM. HOLLY RASCHEIN, KIRBY & BRITT MYERS, JIM SCHOLL.

GREAT NEWS!  TERI JOHNSTON WILL BE RUNNING FOR MAYOR AGAIN!!! … To help contribute to Teri’s Re election, please send contributions to: TERI FOR MAYOR….P.O. BOX 5882, Key West, FL 33045.  PLEASE INCLUDE A NOTE WITH YOUR HOME ADDRESS & OCCUPATION WITH YOUR CHECK.  And don’t forget to check in with the Monroe County Supervisor of Elections about your Voter Registration Status and Mail in voting at
https://www.keyws-elections.org/  OR CALL 305-292-3416.  YOUR support is vital to continue Mayor Johnston’s strong, honest, leadership of KW!

RICK FUSCO PERFORMS AT VIVA SALOON.. . EVERY THURSDAY FROM 6 TO 9 PM…. 

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FRIDAYS IN MARCH…..
HAPPY MARCH 25 BIRTHDAY TO….HY CONRAD….ALICE KELLEY…JEANETTE PARTILLA. (Please remember Fran Verral…. Rose Frechette… Harry Ruchman….and Douglas Stripp.)
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BRUCE MOORE’S TAP CLASS…..EVERY FRIDAY FROM 10:30-11:30 AM.  Broadway Baby, Bruce Moore is in town rehearsing and then performing in SOMETHING ROTTEN at the Waterfront Playhouse….While in town, he is conducting his Intermediate/Advanced Tap Class…At the Coffee Mill Studio at 804 White St.

SEE “SOMETHING ROTTEN” AT THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE…..THE FRINGE’S “LOOPED” AT THE ARMORY…. AND “HURRICANE DIANE” AT THE RED BARN!!!!!  ALL DETAILS WITHIN THIS BLOG!!!!

JERRY DOWNS & FRIENDS AT AQUA SIDE BAR ON MARCH 25…The fab Jerry Downs headlines a show with Al Romano & Bill Melchior & the Caraways…….6 to 8 pm…. located on Angela St.  Drink specials are great!

TAVERN N TOWN…MARCH 25….and April, 1, it is Mike Emerson.

KARI WOLF ON MARCH  25…..Kari performs at Chicken Walk at Marriott Beachside outdoors, 1 to 4 pm.  

FREE CONCERTS AT THE PERRY HOTEL…MARCH 25…..Patrick & the Swayzees…. APRIL 1, Nick Norman &Jerrod Nieman & Jason Lamson….APRIL 9…. Rob Benton….APRIL 16….Nick Norman, Caffeine Carl, Joey Marchiand & Kristen McNamara….

RAMS HEAD SOUTHERNMOST, EVERY FRIDAY…..Elle noon to 3 pm…..Big Daddy Rich, 5 to 8 pm.

KEYS CONCERT BY CANDLELIGHT, MARCH 25…..Theme is Magical Movie Music….8 pm at Ella’s cottages Courtyard 811 Simonton St.  A unique candle light musical experience performed by a wonderful String Trio led by the beautiful and talented Irie Monte.   You will hear glorious movie music from Harry Potter, Wizard of Oz, Star Wars and more.  Doors open at 7:30 pm….Tix range from $35 to$75 per person.  Get at
www.evenbrite.com or call305-619-2862.

AT THE STUDIOS MARCH 25 & 26….Outdoor Concert at Hugh’s View Terrace….Ellis Delaney Concert….Funny, thoughtful and open, this will be a lovely event.  Get tix now at
www.tskw.org.  

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS 111TH BIRTHDAY PARTY ON APRIL 1….at 513 Truman St. The TW Museum…Awards presented to  short story and poetry winners.  5 to 7 pm.
 

THE GARDENS HOTEL EVERY FRIDAY, ……In the Atrium…. From 5 to 7 pm, it’s Gregory James vocal & piano…..  526 Angela St.
       
VIVA SALOON…EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY…. Key West’s FAVE Drummer Boy, SKIPPER KRIPTIZ will be entertaining with CHRISTINE CORDONE  & LARRY SMITH…. Jazz Music every weekend.  903 Duval St…. 6:30 PM…..

THE STUDIOS OF KEY WEST, APRIL 1 AND 2…..Opera, THE PLEASING RECOLLECTION, composer  Martin Hennessy….Librettist,  Stephen Kitsakos….Musical Director, Benedicte Jourdois….Directed by Murphy Davis.  Stars dreamboat, MICHAEL KELLY…. 8 pm at 533 Eaton St.  $50  Get tix now at 305-296-0458….or go to
www.tskw.org.  Read more about this Opera in the recent Florida Weekly publication, where the fabulous Stephen Kitsakos is interviewed.

KEY WEST BURLESQUE, APRIL 8 & 9…..At Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St.   Theme is ‘SPACE SHOW 2.0: AN EPIC SPACE ADVENTURE.  This will be a fantastic show produce by the famous Ta-Tah Dujour!  Showtime is 8 pm…. Amazing performers will present  titillating numbers for your enjoyment!  For tix go to
www.thekeywesttheater.com or call 305-985-0433.  

JAZZ AT THE GARDENS….5 to 7 pm….526 Angela St….Enjoy Music and a full bar and wine gallery!!!

CONCH REPUBLIC INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION BEGINS APRIL 16 TO APRIL 24…… To find out complete schedule of MANY events during this time frame, go to
www.ConchRepublic.com.  I will be listing some of  these events when April begins.

NEW SERIES TO BE FILMED IN THE KEYS…..This series is set to film in 2022 and is based on the 2013 novel, BAD MONKEY, by Carl Hiaasen.  I mention this mainly because the exec producer and star will be VINCE VAUGHN, who graduated from Lake Forest High School with our daughter, Melissa.  He was a real talent back then…. and I once told him, “Vince… you are going to be a big star someday!  Someday we will see your name in lights!”  Then in Melissa’s yearbook, he wrote… “So great getting to know you, Melissa.  I love your Mother!”  Cute!!!  Anyway….keep an eye out in 2022… who knows, maybe Vince will be ordering a brew from a barstool next to you at your fave saloon!/? VINCE SIGHTINGS HAVE ALREADY TAKEN PLACE!!!!!

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 , and Bill’s partner Dave,  are 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…. 

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HAPPY MARCH 26 BIRTHDAY TO….EMILY MALTZ…JANA KREJCIROVA ….CAMERON MURRAY…. KEVIN MELLONCAMP …JUDY PINGSTON….. GLENDA ROWLEY….KENNY CHESNEY. (Please remember Tennessee Williams.)…. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….BONNIE PICEU AND PAUL DIETZ.
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TAVERN N TOWN….MARCH 26  and April 2,….Larry Smith entertains from 5-9 pm..in the Lounge. …

“SOMETHING ROTTEN” AT THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE….TONIGHT…THRU APRIL 16…. Great musical…. get tix at
www.waterfrontplayhouse.org…. or go to 305-294-5015.

“HURRICANE DIANE” AT THE RED BARN…..TONIGHT THRU APRIL 16…. Get tix at
www.redbarntheatre.com or call 305-296-9911. 

“LOOPED” AT THE ARMORY….. A Fringe Presentation…. TONIGHT THRU MARCH 26….  Get tickets at
www.fringetheater.org

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! 

KARI WOLF PERFORMS ON MARCH 26… Noon to 3 pm at Pier House…..MARCH 19, At Salty Frogs from 6 to 9 pm.,,MARCH 26 FROM NOON TO 3 PM at The Pier House…..

THE PRICE IS RIGHT SHOW….MARCH 26… At Coffee Butler Amphitheater…..The TV show comes to KW.  Go online to
www.thekeywesttheater.com for tickets.  

SOUTH FLORIDA SYMPHONY MARCH 26….At Tennessee Williams Theatre…Go to
www.keystix.com…..Mendelssohn’s ‘Scotch’ Symphony….Mozart’s Double Piano Concerto featuring married couple Catherine Lan and Tao Lin.

RAMS HEAD SOUTHERNMOST, EVERY SATURDAY…..Dave Richards noon to 3 pm…..Raven Cooper, 5 to 8 pm.

ROTARY CASINO NIGHT…WILD WEST THEME…APRIL 2….At 7 pm at Marriott Beachside Hotel…Tix on sale now…$100 each….Benefits the Rotary Club.

CONCH REPUBLIC WEARABLE ART SHOW, APRIL 16…..Mark calendars for this fab event….6 to 9 pm at Key West Theater at 512 Eaton St.  Benefit for the Conch Republic Foster Children’s Fund.  See Key West Fashions worn by super models….Many designs will be auctioned off!  Tix range from $50 to $150.  If you want to enter your design or need more info contact DIANE HILTON MAY at
diane@conchrepublic.com or call her at 703-625-4344.  Get Tix online at www.thekeywesttheater.com.  

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SUNDAYS IN MARCH…..
HAPPY MARCH 27 BIRTHDAY TO….RAY BAKER…. ROGER NELSON….STEPHANIE SANDER… CARINA BORDERS….DEBORAH GOLDMAN….MARTHA HOOTEN HATTENGH…..HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. EMILY MALTZ & JEAN-MICHEL ARTIGAUD.
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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.

OLD STONE CHURCH EVERY SUNDAY…. All Welcome to enjoy this Sunday Morning pleasure at 9:15 am to 11 am…. Share music, conversation thoughts and serenity!  Every Sunday is a different and marvelous entertainer.  Located at Eaton and Simonton Sts.   

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

KARI WOLF AT HALO ON MARCH  27…..Upstairs at The Saint Hotel…enter through Duval gate…. 7 to 10 pm…..

RAMS HEAD SOUTHERNMOST, EVERY SUNDAY….Performing……Marjory Lee, Noon to 3 pm…. Rick Fusco, 5 to 8 pm.     

TAVERN N TOWN , MARCH 27, & April 3……It’s Rob DiStasi in the Lounge ,from 5 to 9 pm…..

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!!!

MATEO OFFERS GUITAR CLASSES…EVERY SUNDAY….This is at the Coffee Mill Studios at 804 White St…a Guitar Orchestra Class from 4 to 5 pm…..All levels welcome.  To register email Mateo at
jampolmateo1@gmail.com.  Classes are only $20.         

LIBBY YORK AT THE GARDENS HOTEL ON MARCH 27….If you like great jazz you will LOVE Libby!  at the Gardens Hotel, Libby performs with her ensemble of great musicians….5 to 7:30 pm.  526 Angela St.

IMPROMPTU CONCERTS…. Mark your Calendars…. at St. Paul’s Church at 4 pm…. A Key West Tradition!!!!  Remaining concerts are…. March 27, Canadian Brass!!!!  For details and more info and memberships go to www.keywestimpromtu.org.  

THE FRINGE THEATER IS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD HANDS…. The Fringe needs stage hands, run crew stage managers, and board members.  If you are interested email your info and areas of interest and expertise to
info@fringetheater.org.  Some work is volunteer and some is paid.  The Fringe can be flexible… you can work show by show.

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!  
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LOVE TO YOU, AND REMEMBER……Fear is a reaction….Courage is a decision.

Lynda
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PS…..AND HERE’S MORE INFORMATION:  

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

FOSTER HOMES WANTED….Wesley House Family Services is seeking families in the community interested in providing a home to children in the foster care system.  Classes begin Wed., June 12 at 99451 Overseas Hwy. in Key Largo. 

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.  NOTE …. CLOSED INDEFINITELY…..

KEY WEST TROPICAL FOREST & BOTANIC GARDEN SEEKS BOARD MEMBERS…  This non profit is looking for interested Board Members….particularly that of Treasurer … term is two years…..If interested send a letter to Key West Botanical Garden 5210 College Rd., Key West, FL 33040.  Or email audrinnakkw@gmail.com.  

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…Open by Appointment Only…. at this time!!!   This wonderful Museum is under the auspices of the Key West Art & Historical Society with founder, Dennis Beaver as its curator.  The Museum will be opening SOON!!!!! …..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.  Will be 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.  

LA RUBIA KEY WEST….…OPEN…..Stephanie Hellstrom (THE Blonde!) is the owner of this  delightful shop at 510 Fleming St….next to Assortment….You can purchase hand woven Panama hats, handcrafted wearable accessories, and organic chocolates from Ecuador…. along with handbags, scarves, bamboo wraps, jewelry and more.  What a pleasure it is to have some unique and interesting new shops in Key West!!!  Congrats to Stephanie. Call 296-6059 for more details!!!   

AND WHILE YOU ARE THERE… MAKE SURE YOU STOP IN TO SEE THE GREAT MEN’S WEAR AT THE ASSORTMENT!!!  Claude and Joe are nothing but Class!!!!

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!

*** THE ARIES PERSONALITY…MARCH 21 THROUGH APRIL 20 ***

It is hard to ignore the Arian….they have so much personality and vitality, making them the sort of people who like to be noticed!  They hate taking back seat in life and will do anything to prevent it!  They are natural leaders, not followers.  The last thing any Arian wants to do is carry out other people’s orders or be at their beck and call.  They loathe being just one of the crowd, and this attitude doesn’t change as they get older.  They have to be in control of situations and do not like it one bit when it is the other way around.  Life is very black & white for Arians, with no grey area.    They are very idealistic, and always have high expectations that things will turn out well.  They have a burning desire to achieve…have an infectious enthusiasm and an adventurous spirit.  An Arian without a goal is a sad sight, as they are lost without anything to aim for.  They are easy to lose their tempers but it is all over in a flash.  One minute they may be shouting their heads off and the next they have forgotten all about it.  They do have a problem with bluntness…they like to tell it like it is and this sometimes leads to hurt feelings when they go too far and do not realize the impact of their words.  They are outspoken….and if they curb that it would take so much fun out of things!  In love, they dream of fairytale romances…they love the thrill of the chase, often finding it the most exciting part of a relationship….often cooling off when they get what they want.  Their generous spirit and warm personality make them wonderful friends and delightful lovers.  Sex is very important to them and they enjoy a very physical relationship with their partners.  They have the utmost faith and trust in people.  They fall in love easily and invest everything in their lover.  Their hearts are shattered when that partner fails to live up to their expectations.  They have a tendency to put loved ones on a pedestal, thinking they can do no wrong.  All is great while they are on that pedestal but the moment they turn out to be human, the Arian is crushed and let down and in lots of pain.  However, Arians do not learn from their mistakes and often repeat them over and over again!  The best signs for an Aries are Capricorn, Gemini, and Scorpio.  In careers, the Arian cannot be tied down as they are free spirits.  They must have a job with room to breathe.  They hate having a job which requires  them to account for their every action.  They will become bored and frustrated in these situations.  They prefer being self-employed because most Arians have a low opinion of their higher ups.  Their competitive nature makes them natural freelancers…they love coming up with new ideas.  Jobs like engineering, mechanics, the armed services, and sports appeal to Arians.  They are better at dreaming up ideas than in following them.  They cannot live without money…love spending it and are suckers for impulse buys.  They love spending on cars, special bikes, and are attracted to speed and danger.  They are also very generous and spend lots of money on friends and loved ones.  Saving money is not as interesting to an Arian as spending it.  They live for today and not to morrow!!

WE LOVE OUR ARIAN FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS!!!! 

 Please read the lists below and take time to add their names to your datebooks so you can reach out to them on their special days!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO….

3/21…Jerry Downs….Merle Dimbath …..Heidi Golightly …..Marge Sanger…Scott Muir…Luis Vera….Hugh Gallagher …. (Please remember Clifford Nowak.)

3/22…Rhett Kalman…Shirley Sullivan…..Rafael Gonzalez…Darold Leto…Judy Kovats

3/23…Kim Gordon…John Sangston ….. Janet Pattillo ….Kevin Barry …..Amy Scalise…Pam Spence…Newt Ruch….(Please remember Jacques Vivien.)

3/24…Mary Borrell ….Chloe Hodgdon….….. Phyllis May …..Nora Monico….Robin Hansel…….Josh Khalil….Lindsey Hillegas….. Jessy Pojman …..(Please remember Peter Flood and Dennis Wade.)

3/25…Hy Conrad… John Hamilton …..Alice Justavich Kelly ….. Jeanette Partilla …..…. (Remember Rose Frechette and Fran Verral, Doug Stripp and…. Harry Ruchman.)

3/26…Jana Krejcirova…Cameron Murray…Kevin Melloncamp…Emily Maltz…..Judy Pingston…Kenny Chesney…Glenda Rowley …..(Please remember Tennessee Williams. )

3/27…..Ray Baker…..Roger Nelson….Martha Hooten Hattingh …..Carina Borders ….Deborah Goldman…Stephanie Sander….

3/28…Pam Lopez…. Pam Bernat….. Pam McKenzie….Jeffrey Woessner…..Daniel Wolpaw….. Vince Vaughn ….(Please remember Kathy Melendy…)

3/29…Brenda Callahan …..Marc Crow…Jennifer Stevens…John Wilson …..Kathy Stevens…Patti Roberts…Laurel Denny…Russell Martin …..(Please remember John Wickes and Stella Winiarski.)

3/30…Carol Burnham…Danny Carter….Bob Bolen…..

3/31…Peggy Malloy Montgomery…..Jeff Egleston….…Yolan Findlay…Michael McMahon…Donna Stanton..(Please remember Barbara Please Hoffman!)

4/1…Lee Skillington…Mary Ellen Lapp….Alan Beaubien….Jerry Seeco ….John Smyth….Mary Lou Ferris…Franco Piacibello…David Marshall…

4/2…Anne Stevens…..Harry Schroeder….Stephanie Skylar….Terry Jeffers…. (Please remember Beverly Walters )….

4/3….Lee Fettis…..Mabry Binnaker …..Tommy Wilson…Morgan Sykes …Dee Dee Duecker…April Riedel …..Chris Clifton….(Please remember Mogan Sykes and Stanley Vernovage.)

4/4…Carter Weber…..George Sanders…Jenny Emerson…Billy Piscopo…Brian Taylor…..Suzie Byrd…. Evan Fowls ….(Please take time to remember Kitty Green and Art Gasior!)

4/5…..Lucy Carleton….Gordon Keiser..John Hamilton…Rita Brown Troxel…Bill Melchior…Dora Gholson…Peter King…

4/6….George Rutgers…..Sue Forti…(Please take time to remember Larry Harvey and Virginia Molzan.)

4/7…Mike Gillis….…Christian Monzon…(Please remember Dick Buckheim…Ruth Warmouth…and Bob Brown.)

4/8…Peter Arnow…Jack Eaton….Arlene Machor…. Candice Chase….

4/9…..Jeffrey Harwell…Bill Roberts…Les Dudley…..Barry  Philipson….Bob Scott…Richard Smolik…Pat Creed  Smith

4/10…Donna Barnett…Marilyn Maye……Landon Bradbary…Judy Buxton….Janice Gruber… Gregory James ….Renny Stevens…Carol Kiwala…(Please remember Theresa Wise.)

4/11….Rhena Dahlgren… Tim McAlpine ….Tim Mayer …..Bob Pabian ….Michael Popovice….Laurie Jordan Nick…… Matthew Stevens …..Jim Blahnik…West Valentino Internicola.

4/12…J.T.Thompson….Rick Worth…..Nina Crooks…Kim Schroeder…..Chris Skinner…Matt Zintsmaster…Keidi Ehrgott…(Please remember Sherri Brown.)

4/13…..Annie Miners….Loretta Foreman…Tony Yaniz….Don Bearden…Terry O’Hara ….. Liz Calaway ….

4/14…..Pam Vereb…Iolanda Stashenko….William Trem

4/15…Karen Beauprie…..Judith Daykin ……Wendy Zintsmaster….Gina Maseratti…Lacy Arters…..Gary Helman….(Please remember Kenny Peskett.)

4/16……Valsin Marmillion ….Denise Chelekis ….Brenda Bodner…Marty Siegal …. (Please remember Seward Johnson.)

4/17…..Vincent Zito……Ana Cobo …..Julie Paterson…Richard Vincent…..Candace Block…..Phyllis Kaschub…Mike Eppenhart…Les Steele.. Devin Mitchell…..(Please remember Tom Oosterhoudt.)

4/18….Heather- Mae Potter Sloan…Gayle Miller…Dawn Holland …..Chuck Walter …. Amy Sidoroff….(Please remember Chip Allen.)

4/19….Jim Salem….Walter Schmida…..Casey Internicola…..Jackie O’Neil… Jennifer Pace ….

4/20…..Amy Laura Bondurant ….Robert Spottswood…Jane R. Carper……Steve Miller…..Sheri Lohr….Dillon Feldman …..Mia Maschal…. Emma Maschal ……Christy Ryan Mack…Audrey Pollizi…..(Please remember Mark Barauck….Bob Esty…..and Marie Knox.)

HAPPY ARIES ANNIVERSARY TO….

3/21…..Pat & Dave Livesay…….

3/22….Roger & Nancy Nelson……..

3/23… Amy Bondurant & David Dunn

3/24…Amy & Wayne Cleveland 

3/26…..Bonnie Piceu & Paul Dietz

3/27….Emily Maltz & Jean-Michel Atigaud

3/30…..Vincent Zito and Cameron Murray

3/31….Mary Borrell & Eugene Knudsen

4/5….Craig & Patti Roberts….

4/6…..Linda Curtis & Tim Skoh…

4/7…..Dick Norford and Kay Fullen…..Carolyn & Bob Scott

4/10… Please remember Phil & Josephine Ricca.

4/11…..Nancy Moulton & Diana Davis

4/12…..Patti and Carl McMackin…and…… Juan Pisani & Val Marmillion ….

4/13… Helen Walker and Leo Waters…

4/14…. Peter & Holly Ilaqua Diamond….….

4/18…Amanda & Daniel Garcia

4/19……..Ric Dery and Tandin Bugub

4/20…..Trina & Jen Nielsen…..Eric & Julie Johnston…..

 If you are one of those fascinating Ariens described above, please let me know if the description pertains to you in any way.  If you are a reader of mine, and would like to be added to the Birthday/Anniversary Lists, please let me know by e-mailing me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net and I will be glad to put you on the list.  The whole purpose is so that those reading it may see some one they know and then reach out to them on their special days….a nice and easy way to build community and spread love and joy to those we know.  Just send me the month & day of your birthday or anniversary if applies, and you will be added.  Love, and Happy Birthday and Anniversary to all our Arien friends and family members!!!!    Lynda

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