A HEARTFELT TUESDAY   

                     TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15th  2011, IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!

 

PRAYER CHAIN…                                            Please keep the following sweethearts in your special thoughts and prayers…. Vicki Gordon…..Mary Jo DaSilva….Claire Carroll…..Jennifer O’Lear….Annette Lattof…Nancy Robinson….Sally Lewis….Lexy Frechette …..Vanessa McCaffrey…Jim Pizzo…Richard Crooks…Richard Stephens…Karla Muir… Lottie Domski…Sheila Taylor…Stephen Hammond and his family on the loss of Stephen’s mother, Kathleen…….Please send me the names of those whom should be added to the prayer chain.  Prayers change things, and we are all in this together.  Thank you!

KONK 1500 AM RADIO….TUES. 2/15….                                 Today’s 2 part show on ArtWaves with host, Michael Shields from 11 until Noon…. will have sculptor & painter, John Marini, as his guest on ARTWaves….John will discuss his new exhibit at Lucky Street Gallery which ends on 2/20.  The second portion of the show will have the Christine Marguerite, dancer and choreographer, along with Leigh Pujado, Kyla Piscopink, and Vinny Briguccia who will talk about the Coffee Mill’s first-ever offering for Walk on White this Thurs. night, 2/17.  Stay tuned!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN…FEB.  15th …..                            ……… it’s Gordy Michael entertaining from 5 to 9 PM in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott….  2 for 1 Cocktails from 5 to 7 PM!  (Special Tapas menu only on Tues. & Thurs.)

AQUA IDOL TONIGHT, FEB. 15^TH….                          If it’s Tues., you guessed right…it’s Aqua Idol Night at 6:30 PM… with ALL Tips for Contestants going to help the Trophia Butterfly Foundation, which does SO much to beautify Key West!  Contestants are Cynthia Mulcahey, Sam Trophia, Jimmy Olson, Rick Dery, Laurie Thibaud, & Tim Dahms.  Randy Thompson is the emcee…and there are 3 judges ala American Idol.  GREAT Fun for a GREAT Cause! 

AT THE SCHOONER WHARF ON FEB.  15^th….  

From Noon until 5 PM, it’s Michael McCloud performing…From 7 to 11:00 PM, it’s Raven Cooper & Bubba LowNotes……and 9 to 1 AM, the Magic of Frank Everhart!

 

SISTER ROBERT ANNE’S CABARET CLASS…..at the RED BARN…thru Feb. 26^th…

“Sister Anne’s Cabaret Class”… directed by Mimi McDonald is GREAT fun!  This show stars, Christine Mild, as Sr. Robert Anne, and she invites you to come ready for a rollicking good time!   We saw this show and we loved every minute of it!   Christine is absolutely wonderful.  She has an incredible vocal range, sense of humor and a delectable personality…. and delivers with every single song she sings!  Also with Christine is Sam Willmott, tall and adorable and  very talented!   Showtime is 8:00 PM!!!  This show runs thru Feb. 26^th, Wed. thru Sat. each week…. at 319 Duval St.  Call 296-9911 for tix or go to www.redbarntheatre.com for reservations!!  Note that on Thursday at the Barn, you can get 2 tix for only $50. 

 

CHRISTINE GETS HER OWN CABARET ACT…Feb. 15^th….

Note that Christine will be performing her own CABARET at the Red Barn on Tues., Feb. 15^th at 8:00 PM!  If you loved her in the show above, you will love her even more as she performs in “Christine Gets Her Own Cabaret Act.”  She will be joined by Joy Hawkins, John Wells, Carmen Rodriguez  Gary McDonald, and Sam Wilmott!  Call 296-9911 or go to the above website for tickets!  We already have ours!!!!!

 

IN COURTYARD AT MEL FISHER MUSEUM…FEB. 15^TH…

A free presentation of the movie “Carib Gold” filmed in KW years ago, will be shown at 7 PM at the Maritime Museum Courtyard at 200 Greene St.  On Feb. 22, the movie, “Escape From Hell Island” will be presented at 7 PM at the same venue.  Free …and all invited.

 

CLINTON CURTIS HAS NEW WEBSITE..

Please visit it at www.clintoncurtis.com, where you can download his new single FREE!!!!  Turn up your speakers and listen to “2^nd Avenue Ball.”  Congrats to Key West’s own, Clinton Curtis.

 

BRUCE MOORE SHOW IN NEW YORK CITY…..

On two nights only, March 7^th and 9^th, Bruce will be presenting shows at The Metropolitan Room at 34 West 22 St. at 9:30 PM.  Produced by Blake Hunter and directed by Scott Barnes, it is titled   “Bruce Moore…No Moore the Boy Next Door!”   All proceeds will go to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS!  So if you are in NYC at that time, or are looking for a bit of a break from the Rock….take in this sure to be great show.  We will be there!  Call 212-206-0440 for reservations.  We wish Bruce only the very best on this new adventure!!!!  Key West will not be the same without the likes of Bruce Moore!

 

FABULOUS DISPLAY AT THE CUSTOM HOUSE….                         Do yourself a Huge favor, and stop in at the Custom House at 281 Front St., to take in the wonderful exhibit, “Speedway to the Sun”…which is totally exhilarating….and which is why this museum is voted Best Museum in Florida!  It tells the story of Henry Flagler who had the Overseas Railroad built connecting Key West to the mainland.  You will wish that you had lived in that era as you read and listen to accounts of the construction and the memories of those who had traveled on this Wonder of the World!  The museum is open every day from 9:30 to 5 PM…..All other exhibits are great too…as is the gift shop!  And LOCALS get in Free on Feb. 20^th.  Everyone in town should become a member of the Art & Historic Society!  Go to www.kwahs.com for more information.

 

AT LATEDA….FEB.  15.

….Tues. at 9 PM, it’s Randy Roberts LIVE in the Crystal Room….Call 296-6706 to reserve….Randy also performs on Fri. & Sat. this week. 

Black & Skabuddah perform in the By George Bar tonight at 8:00 PM!!!

 

THE LARRY & JENNA SHOW…2/16..

This show is now upstairs at the Hog’s Breath at 9 PM….KONK 1500 AM Radio airs this show live every Wed….lots of special guests join Larry Smith & Jenna Stauffer!  Be a part of the audience!             

 

A MUSICAL TOUR ABOUT TOWN….at THE RED BARN….FEB. 20-21….

Locals stars, Ben Harrison & John Wells wrote the songs  which are great fun and are all Key West oriented.  Ben and John will be joined by Marjorie Paul-Shook, Gary McDonald and Tom Murtha for 4 nights only at 8 PM at the Red Barn.  Call 296-9911 or go to the website at www.redbarn theatre.com for tickets!  I can vouch that this show is always GREAT fun!!!!!

 

TERRI WHITE STARS AT LATEDA…FEB.  17^th……

Take your honey to see Broadway Star and Legend, TERRI WHITE, as she performs her fab cabaret show LIVE onstage in the Crystal Room at Lateda on, 2/17^th.  If you have never seen Terri, you are in for a huge treat!  We LOVE Terri, and that is where I asked  Bob to take Me for Valentine’s Day last night!  And, it is always WONDERFUL!!!!  Showtime is 9 PM…Gayla Morgan is at the piano….and it does NOT get much better than Terri White and Her Back From Broadway Show.  Call 296-6706 for reservations.

 

FREE CONCERT EVERY WEEKDAY AT ST. PAUL’S CHURCH…2/14 TO 2/18…

All invited to attend this free piano and organ concert presented by David Lowe, from Noon until 1 PM each day of the week.

 

AT VIRGILIO’S ON FEB. 15^TH….

It’s Heather Davis and the Tres Caballeros performing at Virgilio’s at 9 PM…..Heather is joined by Skipper Kripitz, Tim McAlpine, and Din Allen.   Great Brazilian Jazz…sensual & captivating!

RST AT HOG’S BREATH…Feb. 15^th….

This popular California band will be at the Hog’s Breath from Feb. 15 until Feb. 24…playing from 5:30 to 9:30 PM.  My friends Kathy & Steve Russ say this group is “The Bomb.”

 

KEY WEST LIBRARY LECTURE…FEB. 16^TH…

John Lohr, KW Maritime Historical Society Free Lecture on WWII in Antarctica at 7 PM.  At KW Library, 700 Fleming St….292-3595 for info.

 

KEYS KIDS PRESENT “YOU’R A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN”  FEB. 17, 18, 20…

This delightful show, directed by Cameron Murray, with musical director, Nancy 3 Hoffman, with a live orchestra, plays at KW High School at 7:30 PM on 2/17 & 18 and at 4 PM on 2/20.  Go to www.keystix.com for tix or at the door…or at MacArthur Music, 906 Kennedy Dr.

 

WALK ON WHITE ON THURS., FEB. 17^TH….

Everyone  is invited to partake of Walk On White from 6 to 9 PM….ALL the shops, galleries, etc. will be open for your browsing and buying pleasure with lots of  special goodies being served at most of them!  More info on that in the next couple of days….

WET PAINT GALLERY OPENS ON FEB. 17…

This Contemporary Art Gallery at 430 Duval St. will have an opening reception from 5 to 9 PM and are invited to attend.  RSVP by e-mailing  wetpaintgallery@live.dom.

 

FULL MOON HOWL ON FEB. 18^TH…

The HOWL, a café and gallery stroll takes place from 6 to 9 PM in the KW Art District on Upper Duval.  More specific info to follow!   

 

FUNDRAISER AT THE LITTLE WHITE HOUSE…FEB. 19^TH…

There will be an exceptional early-evening program for President’s Day Weekend at the Little White House on Front St.  From 5 to 7 PM, John Avlon, political commentator for CNN News & Sr. political columnist for The Daily Beast, will moderate a rare evening of open conversation about growing up as a descendant of an American President.  The esteemed panel will consist of Margaret Hoover, Clifton Truman Daniel, Luci Baines Johnson and, Susan Ford Bales.  Tix are $100 and all proceeds go to the continuing restoration of Harry Truman’s Little White House.  ($80 is tax deductible).  An added bonus for all ticket holders, will be a meet & greet on Feb. 18, at 5 PM  at the Little White House, with Jimmy Olson at the piano & Eric Haley singing….songs that were favorites of past Presidents.  Call Bob Wolz at294-9911 for any questions.

 

CONCERTS AT THE STUDIOS…FEB. 19  20….

Feb. 19….Josh White Jr., ‘one of music’s premiere vocalists,’ in concert at 8 PM.

Feb. 20…A Multifaith Folk & Gospel Celebration with Rev. Elizabeth & Noel Paul Stookey, Josh White, Jr., and the Bahama Village Voices of Praise Choir…at 2:00 PM.   The Studios is at 600 White St….Tix can be bought by going to www.keystix.com or by calling 295-7676 or 296-0458… $25 in advance and $30 the day of the show.

 

CAFÉ SOLE’S SUNDAY BRUNCH FOR AIDS HELP…FEB. 20…

All invited to this 10^th annual event…Brunch begins at 11 AM…A FAB cuisine is planned for you by John & Judy Correa…includes unlimited mimosas and bellinis with champagne.  Music by Libby York & Gordy Michael…Cost is $50 and all proceeds go to AIDS Help!  Call 296-6196 to reserve your table.

 

JIM SALEM…GREAT ART EXHIBIT GOING ON until Feb. 22^nd….

One of Key West’s finest artists, Jim Salem has a dynamite show going on with his latest collection, “All That Inspires”….Visit the wonderful Cocco & Salem Gallery at 1111 Duval St…the Gallery is open Daily!

 

HEADS UP ON TENNESSEE WILLIAMS 100^th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION…..

The Tennessee Williams Exhibit in KW at 513 Truman Ave., and the KW Art & Historical Society, have teamed up to offer a month-long series of events to honor the contributions of Tennessee Williams, a KW resident for 36 years.  Events are: A POETRY CONTEST….deadline to enter is March 14, and managed by Connie Gilbert….An ARTIST’S CHALLENGE…..March 19, and managed by William Welch.  $300 & $150 prizes will be awarded to 1^st & 2^nd place winners in both contests, with a Reception on March 27^th.  For complete details, and to enter the contests, go to www.KWAHS.com and click on CELEBRATE TENNESSEE WILIAMS’ BIRTHDAY.  Now get those poems and paintings ready for this great event commemorating Tennessee!!!!!

 

HELP KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL WITH OPERATION GRADUATION….

It  may seem early to send this out, but the community is already planning the events of Operation Graduation for the senior class…an all night event providing a safe, alcohol & drug free celebration….a night of music, dancing, movies, games, fun and food.  The Business Community and all individuals are asked to help, as it takes a great effort to make this happen.  Donations can be sent to Key West High School….Attention of Leslie Holmes….at 2100 Flagler Ave…..Key West, FL 33040.  For info & questions, contact Leslie at 293-1549, ex:54434, or e-mail her at leslie.holmes@keysschools.com.   Thanks for your help & caring!

 

HOWARD LIVINGSTON ON DIRECTV….EVERY WEEK.

This super great entertainer Live on DirecTV, channel 354, every Thursday evening at 9 PM with a new episode showcasing The Keys and Key West!  It is then shown again on Tuesday and Sunday evening.  You can also go to www.conchtv.com and www.keywesttime.com and see all episodes 24/7 wherever you may be!

 

NEW INTERIOR DESIGNER IN TOWN…

My friends, Helen & Larry O’Connor, have informed me that “after a lengthy absence from KW, Michael Perkinson, ASID…RID, has returned and has opened his business, _M Interior Design_, a full service interior design studio in his home at 828 Olivia St..  Michael has over 25 yrs. experience…. he can put the WOW factor into any of your projects.”  His phone number is 305-509-2659…. michael@minteriordesignkw.com.    

 

SIGN UP NOW FOR BRIDGE PARTY…March 1^st….

Register now for The Henry Woods Bridge PARTY, a benefit for the Waterfront Playhouse.  The PARTY will be held March 1^st at the Key West Yacht Club, 2315 N Roosevelt Blvd.  Cost is $50 to enter…Time will be 6:00 PM…All skill levels are welcome.  Prizes will be awarded, and of course, bragging rights as the Winner!  Fee includes complimentary hors’d’oeuvres and a cash bar.  Call Mary Ann Westerlund at 294-7158 to register!

 

AT ABC KNITTING KEY WEST SHOP….ALL WEEK…

This week, owner, Dottie Harden is featuring her vast collection of vintage, antique linens for sale!  Come & pick up a free copy of Caring for these treasures.  Located at 930 Eaton St.  Call 295-3400 for information.

 

SCHOONER WHARF OPEN AIR ART & MUSIC AFFAIR…LOOKING FOR ARTISTS…

This event will be on March 5, 2011.  All original artists are encouraged to apply…limited space….artists of all mediums, like painting, printmaking, sculpture, carving, photography, ceramics, etc.  For info go to www.schoonerwharf.com and click on Special Events.  For applications & questions send e-mail to swartaffair@yahoo.com or call Capt. Carl at 304-22

 

HAPPY FEBRUARY 15^TH BIRTHDAY TO…

…the adorable and dynamic, CAROL TEDESCO!!!!!

 

Love to YOU…and Remember…

If you always do what pleases you, at least one person is pleased!

Lynda

 

LONG RANGE PLANNING…..more  info to follow in the weeks ahead….

2/16…The Temptations at Tenn. Wms.  If you have tix for this show and can’t go, PLEASE call the box office at 295-7676 and turn them in as there is a Big waiting list.

2/18…Full Moon  HOWL on Upper Duval from 6 to 9 PM.

2/18 & 19…..Old Island Restoration, House & Garden Tour…10 to 4 PM…..Tix at www.oirf.org .

2/18….Artist Reception at Frangipani Gallery, 1102 Duval St…..paintings & sculpture by Will Fernandez.  6 to 9 PM. Call 29600440 for info.

2/18….Captains of Improv at Hogs Breath at 8 and 10 PM….

2/18-19-20….KW Garden Fest at the Forest & Garden on Stock Island….call 296-1504 or go to the website at www.keywestbotanicalgarden.org for info.

2/20…..FREE admission for Locals at the Custom House, 9:30 to 5 PM all day!!!

2/21….Susie Speidel at Tenn. Wms….8 PM…Music of Jerry Herman…295-7676 or keystix.com

2/21….Taster’s Guild at Bonnie & Clyde’s….292-4004…7 PM

2/21….Artisan Tasting Upstairs at Louie’s (wine)…6 to 8 PM

2/23…..KW Contemporary Dance Co. Show at 8 PM at Tenn. Wms…One Night Only…www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 for tix.

2/24…..Johnny Rodgers Band at Tenn. Wms. Cabaret at 8 PM….295-7676 or www.keystix.com.

2/26….Carnevale in Venice…6 to 11 PM at W. Martello Gardens..sponsored by Sons & Daughters of Italy  294-3025.

2/26…..KW Burlesque in Cabaret Room at Tenn. Wms…..www.keystix.com or 295-7676.