A KEY WEST WEEKEND IS WONDERFUL!!!

FRI., THRU SUN., 6/17 THRU 6/19, 2011, in KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!

PRAYER CHAIN… Please keep the following in your special thoughts and prayers……April Wylie…..Jessie Gallagher and her family….Richard Crooks…..Neil Call….Don Stout…..George Poulin……Bill Larkin….Anne Stevens…..Carol Schenk….Joe Liszka and Kim Romano….Stephen Elliott….Claire Carroll…. Jennifer O’Lear……Steve Andres & Harrold Barry….AJ Woods and family…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.

TAP DANCERS UNITE!!!! SAT., JUNE 18^TH….. 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. By the way…..Bruce’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 be interested to have him ‘work’ for them. 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 OF JUNE!!!! ‘It’s raining CATS’ at The Florida Keys SPCA, so they are designating June as Adopt a Cat Month….. all thru June 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. Come one and all!

WELCOME TO TOM & DENISE RYBICKI….. My cousin Tom Rybicki and his lovely wife, Denise are visiting the Keys from Ohio for the next week. It is always great to see them….Avid divers, we will be having dinner with them on Saturday night.

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. I stopped in on Thursday afternoon and was delighted to see about 30 people enjoying the beautiful Strauss waltzes played by Joe and Auwina Weed! Four hands on a single piano….a lovely effect! Give it a try…you will love it.

CHRISTOPHER PETERSON….HE’S BA-A-ACK! 6/17 & 18….. 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! We recently had two dear KW entertainers leave, David Black and Michael McCabe, but in return we got back Chris Peterson and Bruce Moore. We are grateful when they return to all we fans who love them so!

TIX FOR BOBBY IN THE LOBBY NOW ON SALE….       One of the all-time most popular Cabaret Shows at the Tennessee Williams Theatre, is BOBBY IN THE LOBBY! Bobby Nesbitt ‘s presentations ALWAYS sell out very quickly! You can begin purchasing your tickets right now by going to www.keystix.com or calling the box office at 295-7676. Note that the box office is closed for the season, but leave a message and your call may be responded to at a later date. Tables go like hot cakes, and I know you do not want to be disappointed. Bobby will be performing 2 shows this season, and both will be presented on two evenings. Show #1 features the “Lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein” on January 8^th and 9^th, 2012….and stars Bruce Moore and Susan Powell. Show #2 features the “Songs of Jule Styne” on April 1 & 2, 2012, and stars Carmen Rodriguez and Danny Weathers. Make a note and order your tickets NOW!

AT AQUA NIGHTCLUB ON JUNE 17……Entertainer Dave Bootle will be at Aqua performing from 4:30 pm till 8 pm. Stop by and enjoy! ……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 ON 6/17 thru 19….……     On Fri., it’s Mike Emerson entertaining in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott from 6 to 10 pm……On Sat., it’s Bobby Nesbitt at the piano and singing from 6 to 10 pm…..And, on Sun., it’s Rob DiStaci entertaining from 5 to 9 pm….. 2 for 1 cocktails from 5 to 7….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!!!!

SCHOONER WHARF ON JUNE 17-18-19…. From 6/17 to 6/19…. it’s Michael McCloud & Friends from Noon to 5 PM…..On June 17 & 18, it’s the Robert Douglas Band from 7 to Midnight……On June 19, it’s Latine Calypso Party with Marty Stonely & Friend from 6:30 to 11 pm… and every night from 9 to 1 AM, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart. A taste of Old Key West at the Schooner Wharf, each evening of the week!

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. You can e-mail her at

INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR FANTASY FEST KING OR QUEEN???? ……………If you have ever harbored the thought of competing for Fantasy Fest King or Queen, please read this! AIDS Help wants YOU as a candidate!. There will be an information meeting with Q & A on Tues., June 21, at the Southernmost Hotel Conference Room, at 1319 Duval St. at 6:00 PM for all those interested parties. Note that the Campaign Kickoff takes place on Fri., Aug. 26. The top fundraisers will be crowned King & Queen on Fri., Oct. 21 at the Coronation Ball. This year’s theme is “The Lost City of Atlantis.” For more info call Pam DeMala at 296-6196.

JEANIE FALCONE PERFORMS June 17 & 18…. and June 16….. On June 17 and 18, Jeanie performs at The Bull between 6 and 10 pm. On June 16, Jeanie performs at The Southernmost Hotel on the Beach in the Shore Bar, from 4:30 to 7:30 pm.

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!!!

JUNE DANCE CLASSES WITH LUCY & LEON….         Learn to dance with Lucy & Leon….3 new 8 week dance courses starting #1) Mon., from 8 to 9 pm, beginner Rumba…#2).Wed., from 7 to 8 pm, beginner intermediate Latin Mix….#3).Wed. from 8 to 9 pm, Beginner/ Intermediate Swing. Singles Welcome…Please Pre-register. Located at Paradise Health & Fitness Dance Studio at 1706 N. Roosevelt Blvd. Call 296-6348 or e-mail 2610fog@bellsouth.net.

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.

FRIDAY NIGHT FREAK SHOW AT BOTTLECAP GROOVE LOUNGE…..6/24…… Gina Maseratti is the emcee….This is an open mic night, a carry over from The ArtBar Days…ALL talent is welcome…..Anything Goes!!!!! from 8 to 11 pm…..audio & visual dance music by DeeJay Gerk. The stage is used for YOUR artistic expression. Share your hidden talents with everyone every Fr. Night. 1128 Simonton St. Let the BottleCap know if you have a special talent to warn about at www.bottlecapkeywest.com.

 PETER DIAMOND AT THE GARDENS ON JUNE 19….From Wed. thru Sun., the D’Vine Wine Gallery is open from 5 to 10 pm……On Thurs., June 23, it’s Bobby Nesbitt in the Conservatory entertaining from 5:30 to 9 pm…… Sunday, June 19, on Father’s Day, it’s Jazz in the Gardens from 5:30 to 8 PM!!!!! This Sunday, it’s Jazz vocalist, Peter Diamond, with Tim McAlpine and Lonny Jacobson!!!! They will feature the jazz classics by Jobim, Porter, Gershwin, and Luis Bonfa. It will be great to have this threesome at The Gardens….a super to see Lonnie back!

CONGRATS TO TERRI WHITE….. It has been announced that FOLLIES now at The Kennedy Center in DC, will be heading to NYC at the Marquis Theatre, in August thru the holidays. Stay tuned…I will let you know what the dates will be. We are so thrilled for our good friends, TERRI WHITE and DONNA BARNETT…..What a great ride they are on!!!!! 

SKIPPER KRIPITZ & BOBBY NESBITT ON JUNE 24 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 performed together and it will be the same on June 24.  Call Salute         at 292-1117 for reservations! This is the place to be on Friday, the 17^th!!!!

BLACK & SKABUDDAH SCHEDULE….. June 17…..from 6 to 10 pm they are at The Conch Republic Seafood Co. On Sat., June 18, at Noon, they perform at Sloppy Joe’s…….On Sunday June 19, at 8:30 PM they perform in the By George Bar at Lateda!!!!!!

 
SMOKIN’ TUNA OPENS ON JUNE 17^TH….. Charlie Bauer & partners, singer/songwriter, Scott Kirby, Scott Saunders, & Eddie Morris, will be opening their new Bar, SMOKIN’ TUNA, at 4 Charles St., a narrow road off the 200 block of Duval St. This is a Locals-Friendly Bar with local prices….food served daily from 11:30 am and will be open till closing , about 2 am. Live entertainment from 5 to 9 pm nightly……This new Hot Spot opens at 5 pm on June 17^th!!!!! All invited!

LATEDA THIS WEEKEND…… 6/17 & 18…..The Christopher Peterson EYECONS Show at 9 pm in the Crystal Room….call 296-6706 for tix. On June 17 & 18, it’s Michael Thomas performing in the By George Bar at 8:30 pm……..On June 19, it’s “Who’s Your Daddy Tea” Dance at 4 pm. At 8:30 pm, it’s Black & Skabuddah in the By George Bar.

MCC BENEFIT AT BOTTLECAP ON JUNE 17^TH…. From 5 to 8 pm, all tips raised at The BottleCap Groove Lounge will go to the MCC In Key West. Celeb bartenders will be Chris Elwell, Jan Marie Weatherhead and others….there will be food, games and prizes. All proceeds go to help the many fine ministries at the MCC Parish!  Also, Aqua Idol for the MCC Church began last night at Aqua Nightclub. Contestants are Eric Cole, Vanessa Krieder, Tim Dahms, Phil Tabb, Gassy Winds, Ruben Navarro and Kristen Wilson! This will take place every Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm. Sounds like a great group of contestants for sure!

HOG’S BREATH ON JUNE 17 THRU 19….. It’s Larry Baeder & Dora Gholson at the Hog’s Breath from 5 to 9:30 pm, on June 17-19. You will hear some amazing sounds from these two!

MIDGE & STEVE ATTIS 55^TH ANNIVERSARY AT PIER HOUSE…..JUNE 18^TH AT 8 PM….Larry Smith, plus, Skippo, Tim McAlpine, Kathleen Peace and many more musical guests, will be on hand to celebrate the 55^th anniversary of Midge & Steve Attis….Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be provided…..cash bar. ALL invited to attend!!!

JUNE JUMP UP ON JUNE 18….. This event from 2 to 6 pm…..is open to members and non-members. Located at Cudjoe Gardens…..Directions: go to Cudjoe Gardens (mm 21, turn south (Oceanside) at the Sheriff’s substation….Go to 5^th Ave. W…Turn rt. to vacant lots on right. Musical entertainment…food …drink….raffle….bake sale…..Big Pecker Wine……All invited…proceeds benefit Southernmost Coconut Castaways…..Call Nira at 240-1047 for further information. This is the local Friend Club for Howard Livingston & The MM. 24 Band. Note that Howard Livingston is NOT performing at this event…sorry if there was some kind of misunderstanding.

A DAY OF WOMEN’S HEALTH & WELLNESS ON JUNE 18……FREE of charge….9 am until Noon at Key West Orthopedics, 3428 N. Roosevelt Blvd……Services include skinn cancer assessments, breast exams, blood glucose check, cholesterol check, body fat analysis, blood pressure, osteoporosis assessment, lung capacity….plus info on advanced skin care, laser stress therapy, tobacco cessation, etc. Walk ins welcome….call 743-7111 ex. 204 for info or for an appointment.

INJADE AT VIRGILIO’S JUNE 17 & 18^TH….. Injade performs at Virgilio’s at 10 pm on Fri. & Sat. evenings. Join Adrienne, with James Wist, Chris Burchard and Luis Vera for some great danceable music!

AT THE PIER HOUSE THIS WEEKEND….. 6/17 at 7 pm….Larry Smith at the piano in the Wine Galley…..6/18, at 7 pm on, it’s the Attis 55^th anniversary celebration as mentioned above…..On 6/19, it’s Larry at 7 pm, and then showcasing the talents of Mike Dennis at 9 PM….. now returned to KW after trying his luck in Vegas as a pro poker player and writer. Next Sun., June 26, the showcase star is Melody Cooper at 9 pm!!!! Jazz Jam on Mon., June 20, it’s Larry joined by Roger Van Zant & Tim McAlpine at 9 pm.

FREE ADMISSION TO KW LIGHTHOUSE….JUNE 19^TH ….Locals will be admitted Free to The Key West Lighthouse on June 19^th all day……sponsored by the KW Bed & Breakfast.

SOUTHERNMOST CAR CLUB EVENT ON JUNE 19 ….. The monthly Show & Shine will be held from Noon till 4 pm at the Sugarloaf Lodge, MM17…..Prizes, raffles, good food and cold drinks are available…..great 50’s & 60’ music….Bring the Kids and enjoy seeing these wonderful vehicles from days gone by….FREE event…..For more info call Dick Moody at 942-1758.

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.

CONGRATS TO CAST FOR “AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY”…… The stellar cast for the Waterfront Production of August: Osage County this winter has been announced. Congratulations to Joy Hawkins, John Wells, George diBraud, Brian Furlong, Jessica Miano Kruel, Stephanie Yosen, Joe McMurray, Bob Bowersox, Shakti Assoulade, Tom Murtha, Chris Stone, and Nicole Nurenberg. This great cast, with Danny Weathers directing, will be simply unforgettable!

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! Call 296-4811 for reservations! Thanks, Denise…you are a dollbaby!!!!

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.

KEITH BLAND & FKOC……. To celebrate the 10 yr. anniversary of the Loaves & Fish Food Pantry, co-founder, artist, Keith Bland, will split the net proceeds from sales of his new coffe-table book, with the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, to benefit the pantry. The book,” Sacred Space….Postcards from the Key West Sky,” is hardbound and filled with 113 photos on 136 pages. Keith weaves a beautiful story about dawn & dusk, seasonal, and life cycles. This book makes for a must have for residents and for gifts for those special people in your life. Send payment to FKOC, PO Box 4767, Key West, FL 33041 or order online at www.FKOC.org …. Cost is $45…Fla residents add a $3.38 sales tax and $6 for S & H…or you can pick your book up at Loaves & Fish Food Pantry at 2221 Patterson Ave., Key West.

CAROLE MACCARTEE’S ACTING CLASSES….. ….at The Red Barn….6/13 to 6/25….Scene Study 7 to 10 pm…..$250///// 6/15 to 6/25….Monologue Class …. $150 for 6 weeks….7 to 10 pm….For more info call Carole at 296-5581. Carole has been doing this for 20 years…..Great things come from her workshops.

SCREWBALL COMEDIES….. In Paradise, Shirrel Rhoades listed some super Screwball Comedies for his top 10 list! But how did he miss the faboo ‘Bridesmaids’ now showing which is brilliant and hilarious? And oldies, ‘It Happened One Night’….Bringing Up Baby, Some Like It Hot, and Tootsie? I know I will be thinking of others to add to that list, too!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO…..

June 17……AMY RAY and MELISSA PETRUSZKA

June 19…..KEITH DEMPSTER….ANNE SHAVER….MERYL BERMAN….JAMISON GILLILAND

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….

June 17……MARY LOU HOOVER & CHARLIE WAITE

June 18…..VIRGINIA & DON ROBBINS

June 19…..BOUNCE & KAREN LALA GRANT/MARGIL

Love to YOU…and Remember… You can never have too many smart people in your life!!!!!

Lynda