A BANG UP TIME IN KEY WEST!
JULY 6 THRU JULY 10, 2011, in KEY WEST with LYNDA!!!!
PRAYER CHAIN… Please keep the following in your special thoughts and prayers……Kathy & Vince Melendy and their family as they deal with the loss of Kathy’s beloved father, George Poulin…….Mary Jo Da Silva……Mark Pence….April Wylie…..Jessie Gallagher and her family….Richard Crooks…..Neil Call….Don Stout……Bill Larkin..….Carol Schenk….Stephen Elliott….Claire Carroll…. Jennifer O’Lear….AJ Woods…Bill Mansfield….Dick Jones…Nancy Robinson…Sally Lewis….Patrick Richards….Alan Ferguson….Lenore Troia’s dear Mother……three very dear special friends who choose to remain anonymous….Remember, there are all kinds of reasons why people need prayers, not just health related. Prayer changes things!!!! Let me know if anyone should be added to this list…a family member or a friend going through tough times. We really are all in this thing called ‘Life” together.
WATERFRONT TICKETS CAN NOW BE BOUGHT FOR UPCOMING SEASON….. You can be ahead of everyone by going online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org to order your season tickets for the 2011-12 Season! And it is a FAB season, it is it is!!! Also, check out all the various other things happening with the Waterfront Playhouse!
KW BUSINESS GUILD LUNCH ON JULY 6TH…. ….at Grand Key Resort at Noon….Tix are $25 for members and $35 for non-members…..great speakers….mtg. last 1 hour.
TAP DANCERS UNITE!!!! SAT., JULY 9TH….. Bruce Moore has breezed back into town and he has already gathered his tappers together for Class on Saturday, at 11 AM at Body Zone South! Hope you can attend! Also, if you are a prospective tapper….and would like to join a summer BEGINNER class, please let Bruce know by calling him now at 305-393-2276.
TERRI WHITE ON COVER OF CABARET MAGAZINE….. The fabulous Broadway Star, Terri White is on the cover of the July/August Issue of Cabaret Magazine! We are all so thrilled for Terri and Donna!
THE WEEK AT LATEDA…… Dave Bootle entertains from July 7 to July 9 in the By George Bar…..July 8 & 9….Christopher Peterson entertains in the Crystal Room at 9 pm…..(see above!)… July 10….Lateda TeaDance them is “Just Ducky Tea” at 4 pm….. Black & Skabuddah at 8:30 Pm….
AT THE PIER HOUSE…..JULY 10th…. At 9 pm, Larry Smith’s Showcase on July 10, Larry’s showcase guest will be singer, Breccia Wilson.
UPDATE ON MARY JO DA SILVA….. Good news about Mary Jo who has been doctoring at Baptist Hospital……the mysterious tumor was not malignant …. And Mary Jo will be back in Key West VERY soon! In about a week, she will have to return to the hospital for a post-checkup on some issues. Send cards to MJ at 818 Ashe St., Key West, FL 33040. Call her at 305-942-9461.
CAMP BRAVO BEGINS JULY 5 AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE…… There is availability for kids to partake of the second session of Camp Bravo at the Waterfront Playhouse! Kids 5 to 14 are welcome to join in the fun for a dynamite summer theatrical experience….Call Robin Kaplan at 305-294-7382 to sign up!
BRUCE MOORE FOR HIRE….. By the way…..Bruce Moore’s tap class is only a small part of his activity in Key West. Now that he is back in town, he is looking to talk with anyone who may have employment for him. If there is a job you may have that might have Bruce’s name “written all over it,” please call him at 305-393-2276 (above) or let me know and I will pass the info on to him. His e-mail is bruce@broadwaykeys.com. Thanks a LOT!!!!!
ADOPT A CAT MONTH IN KEY WEST…..ALL JULY TOO!!!! ‘It’s raining CATS’ at The Florida Keys SPCA, so they are also designating July, too, as Adopt a Cat Month….. ALL cats and kittens can be adopted for FREE, thanks to an anonymous donor! They all come complete with vaccinations, are spayed or neutered, and micro-chipped! There are SO many felines at the SPCA that they hope you will take full advantage of this FREE offer and make rooms in your homes and hearts for a sweet pet! Call 294-4857 for more info. The shelter is located on College Rd. on Stock Island. Find the Purr-fect kitten/cat, for YOU!
JOSEPH LOWE CONCERT AT ST. PAUL’S EVERY WEEKDAY…..Mon.-Fri. Joe Lowe presents his FREE piano and organ concert from Mon. thru Fri. from noon to 1 pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Duval & Eaton St.
GREEN PARROT UKELELE ASSOCIATION, JULY 6TH……. Join Tim McAlpinem Jay Gowin, and Jeff Clark….host this meeting at 8 pm…..9 pm, featured performers….open mic….Come to listen or join in playing…..ALL levels welcome.
CHRISTOPHER PETERSON….HE’S BA-A-ACK! JULY 8 & 10….. And aren’t we glad????? We caught Christopher Peterson’s EYECONS Show, along with a full house of adoring fans, and we never stopped smiling and laughing! He is one-of-a-kind, and Key West is blessed to have him back. He will be performing on Friday and Saturday nights in the Crystal Room……this coming June 10 and 11, at 9 pm in the Crystal Room at LaTeDa!!!! Call 296-6706 for reservations!
TIX FOR BOBBY IN THE LOBBY NOW ON SALE…. The response to early ticket sales for Bobby in the Lobby shows has been phenomenal! The tables for the Sun. night of each show are all sold out, but there are still 3 tables left for Mon. night of Show #1 and 2 tables for Monday night of Show #2. To get these coveted tables, go to www.keystix.com.
AT AQUA NIGHTCLUB THIS WEEK…… Wed., July 6…..Bobby Nesbitt entertaining from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Please note that Bobby’s last two evenings at Aqua are July 6 and 13, until he returns from his travels in November.…….Fri., 7/8, Dave Bootle performing at 4:30 pm……711 Duval St.……The dynamite Aquanettes Perform at 9 every night and an extra 11 pm show on Fri. & Sat. You do not want to miss the super entertainment at Aqua Lounge!!!!!! Jill and Sandy, Aqua owners, are giving Aqua a ‘makeover’ and it is looking good!
TAVERN ‘N TOWN THIS WEEK….…… There is entertainment every single night of this week from 5 to 9:00 pm, Sun. to Thurs. and 6 to 10 pm on Fri. & Sat. On Mon., it’s Michael Thomas entertaining….Tues., it’s Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas…..We., it’s Lenore Troia…..Thurs., it’s Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas….Fri., it’s Mike Emerson…Sat., it’s Bobby Nesbitt….Sun., it’s Rob DiStaci. On Sun thru Thurs, it is from 5 to 9 pm. On Fri & Sat it is from 6 to 10 pm…in the Lounge at BeachSide Marriott….special tapas menu on Tuesdays and Thursdays! This great nightspot and restaurant really takes great care of the Locals in Key West. Thanks to Ric the manager who makes things hum!!!! Locals get a 15% dinner discount. Call 296-3676 for reservations.
SCHOONER WHARF THIS WEEK…. This week…. 7/4, from noon to 5 pm, it’s Raven & Bubba…..from 7 to 11 pm, it’s The Real Malloys…….From 7/5 to 7/10, from Noon to 5 pm, it’s Michael McCloud…….7/5, from 7 to 11 pm, it’s Raven & Bubba…….On 7/6 from 7 to 11 pm, it’s Gary Hempsey…..7/7, from 7 to 11 pm, it’s Sam Ramos & Friend….On 7/8 & 9, from 7 to Midnight, it’s the Monks of Phunk….7/10, from 6:30 to 11 pm, it’s Latin Calypso night with Mary Stonely & Din Allen……Every night of the week from 9 to 1 AM, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart!
BENEFIT AT BOTTLECAP….JULY 8…… From 5 to 8 pm, to benefit The Heron Peacock Center which benefits those living with mental illness.
AT FRANGIPANI GALLERY ON JULY 8TH…… New Ceramics by artist
WillFernandez…..from 6 to 9 pm….Gallery located at 1102A Duval St…..All invited!
CHEF GEORGIA CHASE ANNOUNCES A NEW SUMMER MENU….Chef Georgia Chase has come up with a deliciously inventive, new and exciting, mouth-watering summer cuisine! I can attest to the fact that you are in for a treat if you hire Georgia for a summer party…..anything from a sit down dinner to a multiple course buffet…..to a cocktail bash….She does it all, and deserves all the raves she receives! You can call Georgia at 305-304-7850.
JEANIE FALCONE PERFORMS July 8 & 10…. and July 7….. On July 1 & 2, Jeanie performs at The Bull between 6 and 10 pm. On June 30, Jeanie performs at The Southernmost Hotel on the Beach in the Shore Bar, from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. This gal can sing!
AZUR RESTAURANT ANNOUNCES RETURN OF $6 LUNCHES….. This eagerly awaited for summer menu will run from Mon. thru Sat., from 11 am to 3 pm……does not include beverage….There are 9 mouth-watering selections….let me know if you want me to forward you the menu. Or go to www.azurkeywest.com. For reservations call 292-2987. Located at 425 Grinnell St., this is one of our FAVE KW restaurants. Took Bob there for Father’s Day Breakfast, and there wasn’t a seat to be had at one point! Great seeing Deb & Sid Goldman and Surrey and Sunshine enjoying the delish cuisine! Drew and Mike are super!!!!
CONGRATS TO GAYLA MORGAN…… Gayla Morgan has written a musical about Mary Magdalene, and she has been in NYC casting this production which will be presented in NY on July 19th. Her show was a finalist in the O’Neill theater competition. You can go to Gayla’s website at www.MaryAMusical.com and see those presenting at the July 19 reading….quite a spiffy cast of equity actors….including Kristen Michelle (Bussiere). Also, you can hear some of the beautiful and impressive songs that Gayla has written. What a special talent Gayla is! We are so glad to have the likes of her in Key West!
BABY T AT THE BULL….. Alison Mayer, aka BABY T, will be performing at the Bull on Sundays from 6 to 9 pm and Monday eves from 8 to Midnight!!!!!
$25 BIRTHDAY BAR TAB AT THE BOTTLECAP GROOVE LOUNGE…… If you are at the Bottlecap at 1128 Simonton St. on the exact day of your birthday, just show them a valid ID and receive a $25 bar tab and party favors too! (See your bartender for any restrictions.) Tell all your friends about this new great deal in town. Thanks again to Carolyn and Carmello!!!
BUY A BRICK AT POINCIANA ROYALE….. This new 50 unit housing complex from AIDS Help will soon be opening. For only $50 per 4 X 8 brick, you can inscribe your own name, commemorate a significant life event….or honor the memory of another on the brick pathway. To place an order access www.AIDSHelp.cc. For more info call Rodney Ross at 293-3671.
BOBBY NESBITT AT THE GARDENS HOTEL ON JULY 7TH….. From Wed. thru Sun., the D’Vine Wine Gallery is open from 5 to 10 pm……On Thurs., June 30th, it’s Bobby Nesbitt in the Conservatory entertaining from 5:30 to 9 pm…… Sunday, July 10th, it’s Jazz Night from 5:30 to 8:00 pm!!!!!! Something special is always happening at this special Key West Oasis
SKIPPER KRIPITZ & BOBBY NESBITT ON JULY 8th, AT SALUTE….. From 6 to 8, the wonderful Bobby Nesbitt will join the super Skipper Kripitz for a mellow evening at Salute….They pack ‘em in every time they perform together and it will be the same on July 1st….Call Salute at 292-1117 for reservations! The beach…the ocean….great food….a glass of vino….a Key West sunset…..and two handsome and talented musicians entertaining!!!! Does not get much better, does it???
BLACK & SKABUDDAH SCHEDULE….. On July 7 & July 8…..from 6 to 10 pm they are at The Conch Republic Seafood Co. On Sat., July 9, at Noon, they perform at Sloppy Joe’s…….On Sunday July 10, at 8:30 PM they perform in the By George Bar at Lateda!!!!!!
ANIMAL FARM OPEN ON JULY 10….. All invited to see the many animals for FREE at the Farm on Stock Island from 1 to 3 pm!
THE IMPROVS PERFORM ON JULY 10TH….. The Improvs will b e performing their comedy show at the Moose Lodge at 7 pm, at 700 Eisenhower. Free admission….come one and all to laugh, drink and be merry!!!!
CLASSICAL GUITAR CONCERT ON WED & FRI EACH WEEK….. This will take place at the Hyatt Resort, 601 Front St…..8 pm dinner at the SHOR Grill (a la carte) Concert featuring Mateo is at 9 pm and is $25. Call 305-304-1437 to reserve.
REMARCABLE MEALS RAFFLE TIX NOW ON SALE….. …..buy tix at the Restaurant Store, the MARC store on Seminary….donations is $5 each or 5 for $20….there will be 2 winners, each to receive 4 dinners for 2….at 915, the A&B, Creperie, Bistor 245, Latitudes, the Marquesa, and Seven Fish. Drawing is July 30…..Call 294-9526 for more info.
BOTTLECAP 60’S BIRTHDAY PARTY…..JULY 10…. Julie Hanson, whom sister season fund aided is hosting a BIG 60’s birthday party with music, raffles, prizes for 60’s themed costumes, silent auction, pot luck finger food and MORE…all for Sister Season Fund…helps our locals in the hospitality industry in KW.
HOT DEAL AT CAMILLE’S RESTAURANT….. During the month of June, Camille’s Restaurant at 1202 Simonton St. is offering Half Off Prices on all Dinner Entrees! Note that during the month of JULY, Camille’s will be running a BUY ONE….GET ONE FREE….FOR DINNER ENTREES! Call 296-4811 for reservations! Thanks, Denise…you are one very special and thoughtful Lady!
RED BARN THEATRE ANNOUNCES…. They will be having a 3 week mini season at The Red Barn…opening July 12 thru July 30 only……6 great plays….3 fast-paced weeks…..For more info or to buy tix call Bob Bowersox at 302-540-6102 or go to www.theatrexp.org. This will beat the heat of this summer in Key West. Thanks to Anne O’Shea, Hal Cosec, Quincy Perkins and Bob Bowersox for all their efforts to bring live theater to KW this summer! Find out more by going to www.redbarntheatre.com.
PEOPLE’S THEATER LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS….. If you are interested in ticket taking, ushering, props, stage hand work, light & sound work, costume and set designing, please call Tammy Shanley, PTKW artistic director, at 612-386-7426.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO……. July 6… LOUIS PETRONE….July 7…OWEN KILLIAN…. July 8… DR. JEROME COVINGTON….MICHELLE SIMMONS…CAROL RATCLIFFE…SABRINA HURT…RISA WACHSMAN… July 9….. RAY WORTINGER …. PAUL MURRAY SMITH… July 10… ED BLOCK…DAN SUJAK… RON LEONARD… JOHN RUSSIN!!!!
Love to YOU…and Remember….. Whoever said you can’t buy happiness forgot little kitties and puppies! (Check out the FKSPCA NOW!!!!!)
Lynda
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