A LONG KEY WEST WEEKEND!!!!!!

MARCH 21 THRU MARCH 26, etc., 2012, in KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE….DON’T MISS IT!!!!!.. THRU APRIL 7…..We were elated to attend the opening night of this wonderful and delightful new musical on Thursday, March 8th and again on March 14th…. at The Waterfront Playhouse…and we loved it even more the second time we saw it! Danny Weathers deserves more accolades for bringing this enjoyable show to our stage, for choosing such a marvelous cast, and for his spot on direction! The set design by Michael Boyer is another stroke of artistic genius. The actors and their performances are simply fabulous! Great singing and acting….it’s non-stop laughing and even some heart string pulling thrown in for good measure, as you get caught up in the personal stories of these young “spelling champs.” Congratulations to this sensational group of actors….each perfectly cast for their character……Gayla Morgan, Joe McMurray, Eric Cole, Kristen Michelle, Jessica Miano Kruel, Kennedy Pugh, Marc Crow, Justin Ahearn and Rebecca Green. Musical director is the always superb, Michael Fauss, with perfect choreography by Penny Leto, and costumes by Leigh Hooten. This show runs Tues. thru Sat. until April 7th!!! This is a MUST on your to do list!!! It is a great show to take all your house guests to. You and they will LOVE it and you will thank me later! Call the box office NOW at 294-5015 or go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org to get tickets for this great show! The audience went home thoroughly entertained! You can spell THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S!!!!!!

FUNERAL PLANS FOR NANCY STEVENS…..I want to thank each of you who reached out to me during this past week in regard to the passing of my beloved sister-in-law, Nancy Stevens. Your compassion is greatly appreciated. We will be heading for the funeral in Ohio sometime this week. Many have asked about the funeral arrangements, etc. Visitation will be on Friday, March 23, at Rybicki & Son Funeral Home at 7906 Broadview Rd., Broadview Hts., Ohio 44147, from 2 to 4 pm and from 6 to 8 pm. Flowers can be ordered at Bachelor Button Florist (where Nancy worked as a floral designer for years.) at 8055 Broadview Rd., Broadview Hts., Ohio 44147 Phone 440-526-5566. The funeral will be: 8:30 am ….meet at funeral home with prayers and reflections by Nancy’s children….followed by a 9:30 am funeral Mass at the Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus, 3649 East 65th St., Cleveland, Ohio, 44105. Interment at All Saints Cemetery….reception afterward at the Rybicki Funeral Home. Cards and messages of sympathy can be sent to Sally Stevens & Robert Zadkovich at 10033 Gatewood Dr., Brecksville, Ohio, 44141. Please continue to keep our family in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you.

WELCOME, BRUCE MOORE….Broadway Baby, Bruce Moore is back in Key West for a visit….will be here until March 27th! Bruce will be performing in KISS ME KATE on March 24 and 25 at Tennessee Williams Theatre. Call 296-1520 for tix or go to www.keystix.com! Hey Brucie….Key West sure has missed you!

LATEDA ON MARCH 21……Dave Bootle performs in the By George Bar at 8:30 pm……

MATCH OPENED AT RED BARN ON TUESDAY, MARCH 20…. THRU APRIL 14….A gem of a show opened at the Red Barn on Tuesday, March 20….entitled “MATCH”…..starring the marvelous Tommy Luna and featuring the luminous Amber McDonald and the handsome and talented, Brandon Beach. Joy Hawkins directed this hilarious and touching….very dear and heartwarming play….perfectly cast and beautifully acted by these three special actors. It is wonderful having Tom Luna back on the stage again. He was so fabulous in the Waterfront’s “Lend Me a Tenor” last season, and he shines in this production too! He had the audience in the palm of his hand and never let go! The opening night audience responded enthusiastically and really got caught up in all the goings on….quite a few varied emotions were expressed….laughter and tears….sadness and joy! You will not want to miss MATCH at the Red Barn. It runs Wed. thru Sat. until April 14. Call the box office at 296-9911 or go online to www.redbarntheatre.com for reservations! I congratulate Joy and this incredible cast who wowed all of us last night!

BOBBY NESBITT AT AQUA ON WED., MARCH 21……5:30 to 7:30 pm….Bobby wows you every Wed. eve!!! Be there!

CONCH TOWN LIQUORS & LOUNGE ON MARCH 21….This spot will be hosting their monthly Wine Hump Wednesday with a tasting of white & red wine blend wines with Cecil Witt of Premier Beverage. Free!!!

TASTERS GUILD ON MARCH 21…..This group has its next tasting at the Strip House at the Reach Resort! It’s a West Coast Celebration is the Theme…over 20 wines from CA, OR, and WA will be available for tasting along with appetizers from the Strip House. Cost is $25 for members….new members welcome to join! Reserve at 292-4004.

SCHOONER WHARF ON MARCH 21 and 22….Noon to 5, Michael McCloud…7 to 11, Skraelling….9 to 1 am, the Magic with Frank Everhart!

HAPPY MARCH 22 BIRTHDAY TO…. MARC CROW…RAFAEL GONZALEX….RHETT KALMAN

HAPPY MARCH 22 ANNIVERSARY TO…NANCY & ROGER NELSON…ROBERT & BASIL MARKOW…LAUEREL & CARL DENNY!!!!

AT SALUTE ON MARCH 22…..It’s Bobby Nesbitt and Skipper Kripitz performing at Salute on the Beach from 4:30 to 7:30 PM….Notice there is an extra hour to accommodate the large crowds showing up for this great duo…also more seating has been added…..Great music….super drinks and food…plus the beach and the sunset! Dreamy!

OLD TOWN FITNESS GRAND OPENING ON MARCH 22….1010 Truman Ave….All in town invited to the newly renovated Old Town Fitness Center….6 to 9:00 PM….Grand performance by Broadway Star, TERRI WHITE…..special dancing by Lev Eggers….Learn to Juggle with the Juggling Jugglers….come and see what this new Center has to offer!!!!

YELLOW SHOW AT ART SPACE ON MARCH 22…..1102 Truman Ave…..This is the Premier of the annual Color show at this new Gallery.

WINE DINNER AT CROISSANTS DE FRANCE…MARCH 22…This restaurant is hosting a wine dinner with Touton Wines French Selections….Jerome Jeandin will be there to walk us thru a five course food & wine pairing dinner and all wines are available for purchase that eve at very special prices. Cost is $45….Reserve by calling 294-2624.

LATEDA ON MARCH 22…..Christopher Peterson’s EYECONS show in the Crystal Room at 9 pm….Call 296-6706 for reservations. Debra & Patrick are in the By George Bar at 9 PM!

HAPPY MARCH 23 BIRTHDAY TO……AMY SCALILSE…KIM GORDON…and PAM SPENCE.

HAPPY MARCH 23 ANNIVERSARY TO….RAY BAKER & JOE VIANA!!!

TERRI WHITE’S TAP CLASS ON MARCH 23 & 24….Friday class is at Noon…Saturday is at 11 am…at Body Zone South in the Winn Dixie Center…..Great fun!!!!! Terri is teaching the dance number from FOLLIES…brought down the house every single night!!!!

SOUTHERNMOST COCONUT CASTAWAYS MONTHLY JUMP UP ON MARCH 23….This is the official “Friend Club” of Howard Livingston & the MM24 Band….All invited for this event at the Conch Flyer Lounge at the airport, from 6 to 9 pm. Park FREE in the Employee Parking Lot. All proceeds this month go to help the club…..Drink specials…50/50…selected dinner specials and also burgers, club sandwiches & appetizers…Merchandise available for purchase. Wear tropical shirts and flip flops, your club attire, lanyards and bring friends. New members are MOST welcome always! Go to www.southernmostcoconutcastaways.com or Call 619-4414 for info!!!

TROPIC CINEMA….MARCH 23 THRU MARCH 29…..Coming….SHAME…..A SEPARATION///Staying….PINA…ALBERT NOBBS…A DANGEROUS METHOD……Going…KILL LIST!!!

DEBORAH GOLDMAN PRESENTS AT B’NAI ZION…MARCH 23…..Artist Deborah Goldman will present a brief illustrated talk …Feed Your Mind…Your Soul….Your Body Too! There will be services and dinner at 6 pm at Congregation B’Nai Zion, 750 United St. RSVP to Kenny Weschler at 292-1920 or e-mail him at kayjay915@aol.com. $20, adults, under 12, $10.

AT SALUTE ON THE BEACH ON MARCH 23…..Guitarist/singer, Leanna Collins-Heitinger joins Skipper at Salute from 4:30 to 6:30 pm…..Sunset…the beach…super music and thou!

AT THE BOTTLECAP ON MARCH 23…..From 5 to 8 pm, all tips go to help the South Florida Symphony…from 5 to 8:00 pm…..Celebrity bartenders, including Tommy Mack….1128 Simonton St.

FISH FRY ON MARCH 23…..All you can eat Fish Fry at St. Mary’s…sponsored by the Knights of Columbus….Fried or baked fish with all the trimmings…..5:30 to 7:30 pm….$12 for adults and $6 for children. ALL proceeds go to benefit the School at the Parish. Held in the Sacred Heart Hall on Windsor Ln. ALL invited!

AT THE GARDENS ON MARCH 23….Join Michael Robinson at the piano from 5 to 8 PM!

CUBAN CULTURAL NIGHT….MARCH 23….Juan Eduardo Garcia O’Farrill will present his award-winning film, “Sonar con Cuba” (The Dream of Cuba). Juan produced his film about the life of Israel Kantor Sardinas, founder of the amazing band, Los Van Van. He will share his story of how he & his family came to the USA via a raft. Now living in Key West, he is the owner of Havana 1, a Cuban restaurant at 1101 Truman Ave. This event, held at The Tropical Forest & Botanic Gardens on Stock Island, is at 5 pm with light fare and cash bar…Members are free….Non members, $10.

SCULPTURE KEY WEST PRESENTS ON MARCH 23….Sculpture KW in conjunction with The Studios of KW will host a presentation by former curator of the Isamu Noguchi Foundation, Bonnie Rychlak…titled “Environments of Leisure: Noguchi & the Re-Integration of the Arts….6 to 8 PM on the back deck of the TSKW new Sculpture Garden. Enter thru the back garden of the Armory at 1122 Southard St. A Q & A will follow lecture along with a reception afterward.

LIBBY YORK AT CAFÉ SOLE ON MARCH 23…..Jazz vocalist, Libby York will perform with veteran NY record producer turned Jazz pianist , John Simon, from 9 to 11 PM at Café Sole…..294-0230 for reservations. On March 30, Libby will be at Café Sole with Bobby Nesbitt from 9 to 11 pm!!!!

LATEDA ON MARCH 23…..It’s Randy Roberts LIVE! In the Crystal Room at the DA at 9 pm…call 296-6706 for reservations…..Debra & Patrick perform in the By George Bar at 9 pm!

THE PIER HOUSE MARCH 23 & 24….Larry Smith at the piano in the Wine Galley at 7 PM!

SCHOONER WHARF O N MARCH 23 & 24…..Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud….7 to Midnight, Biscuit Miller & the Mix…9 pm until 1 am, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart.

FLA KEYS OCEAN FESTIVAL ON MARCH 24…..Come & celebrate this 3rd annual Festival from noon to 6 pm at the EcoDiscovery Center at the Truman waterfront. Live music….educational exhibits…mural painting…..Kids 5 to 11 must register online at www.keysoceanfest.org for a fishing seminar and angling opportunity with free rods & reels for the first 100 children. Admission and parking is FREE.

OPEN AUDITIONS FOR FRINGE THEATER ON MARCH 24 & 25…..The Key West FRINGE is holding auditions for its “Shakespeare in School” project bringing live Shakespeare performances to several middle & high schools of the Keys in mid May. They are looking for 2 women in their 20’s and 30’2….and 2 men in their 30’2 & 40’s…and one actor, any age. Auditions are Sat., March 24 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm and Sunday, March 25, from 10 am to 1 pm at the MLK Community Center at 300 Catherine St….or by appointment. Call Tammy Shanley at 612-386-7426 for further information or to make an appointment to audition.

KISS ME KATE ON MARCH 24 & 25…..This fabulous show will be presented by the POPS on 2 nights only at Tennessee Williams theatre at 7:30 PM….It is a concert version of this classic musical, with music & lyrics by Cole Porter. This show has a marvelous cast, starring, Susan Powell, Richard White…Eric Haley, Kyla Piscopinck, Eric Davis, Nathan Gay, JB McLendon, Rich Simone…and featuring Bobby Nesbitt, Marjorie Paul-Shook, Bruce Moore, Randy Roberts and Jack Agnew. Directed by LeeRoy Reams, with musical direction by Maesto Vincent Zito…Choreographed by Penny Leto & Carolyn Cooper. Go to www.keystix.com of call 295-7676 for tickets. You do not want to miss this show!

BLOOD,SWEAT 7& TEARS BAND ON MARCH 24…..The renown jazz rock band, “Blood, Sweat & Tears” comes to town to perform at the Keys Stock Musical Festival on 3/24 on the grounds of the Lazy Lakes RV Resort in Sugarloaf Key. This Festival is organized by popular singer/songwriter, HOWARD LIVINGSTON, & the Lazy Lakes Resort as a fundraiser for the KOA Care Camp, and org that sends children with cancer & their siblings, to summer camp. Doors open at 11 am…Music starts at Noon till 7 PM…Located at 311 Johnson Rd. (turn right off US 1 North at MM 20…15 miles out of Key West in Sugarloaf Key.) The fabulous program features, BLOOD SWEAT & TEARS….HOWARD LIVINGSTON & THE MILE MARKER 24 BAND…POCO’S PAUL COTTON BAND…THE BUBBA SYSTEM…CW COLT…THE DOERFELS…MONK BURRIS & GUESTS…REV. HAMBONE…DALTON WINFREE & KATIE CLEGHORN!!!! A few VIP seats are available and Gen. Admission tix are available but limited. General admission are $15 in advance or $25 at the door. Free beer is included with admission. For tix call 305-745-1079. Bring own chairs & blankets…no coolers or alcoholic beverages are allowed.

PLAY BUNCO ON MARCH 24….The Catholic Daughters of the Americas holds its next Bunco for Charity from 7 to 9:30 pm at St, Mary Sacred heart Hall on Windsor Ln. Cost is $10 per person and includes food and prizes….304-2802 for information or to sign up!

STAND UP COMEDY ON MARCH 24….This show, We Are Not Saints, starring comics, Felon O’Reilly, Amy Dresner & Ian Harvie, present a Clean & Sober show to benefit Anchors Aweigh Club…8 pm at Key West High School Auditorium…2100 Flagler. Tix are $20 & $25 at the door or in advance….call 296-7888. The cast consists of 3 unlikely friends….a recovering addict & career criminal, Felon O’Reilly; a transgender guy & recovering alcoholic, Ian Harvie….and a Jewish recovering meth head, Amy Dresner. You will roar as they share their hilarious and poignant stories of recovery and change!

KEY WEST CEMETERY TOUR ON MARCH 24…..This event starts at 9 am with small groups departing every 20 minutes for 90 minute strolls. You will be guided to various gravesites where docents will tell you stories of the deceased. A $10 donation is requested and benefits the Historic Keys Foundation. Pre-registration is a must by calling Cynthia Edwards at 305-294-8503.

HOT HAVANA NIGHTS…MARCH 24…..This is the hottest party in KW…..VIP guests enjoy an authentic Cuban feast & open bar from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the beautiful Waterfall Courtyard….a tantalizing Tropicana show by award-winning musicians, Manuel Cruz & Tropical Dreams, featuring Dayami. Steamy Cuban orchestra, ‘Havana Soul’ begins at 7:30 pm at the Lakeside Terrace. Mojitos & full bar selection & light fare will be served for purchase…Silent auction of Cuban art, jewelry & crafts….VIP Dinner & Show 5:30 to 7:30 , etc.…$100 per person, non-members….$85 for members……General Admission, 7:30 to 11 pm….$30 non member….$25, member! Call 296-1504 to reserve or go to www.kwbgs.org. This is always a HOT ticket and sells out fast!

CHRISTOPHER PETERSON AT LATEDA ON MARCH 24……It’s Christopher’s famous EYECONS Show at 9 pm in the Crystal Room…call 296-6706 for tix….Debra & Patrick are in the By George Bar at 9 pm!!!

HAPPY MARCH 25 BIRTHDAY TO….HY CONRAD….DOUG STRIPP. (Also, please take time to remember Harry Ruchman!)

JAZZ BRUNCH AT CAFÉ SOLE ON MARCH 25….Libby York will be performing from noon to 2 pm for Jazz Brunch at Café Sole, along with pianist, John Simon!!! Call 294-0230 for reservations.

17TH ANNUAL HOSPITALITY GOLF TOURNAMENT ON MARCH 25….This EVENT SUPPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS FPR Florida Keys students in the hospitality & culinary fields of study. $100 per player….includes greens fees at the KW golf Club…goodie bag…food (breakfast & lunch), drinks, hot dog stand, Mimosas, Bloody Marys and more. Team up with 4 friends or sign up individually. Call 296-4959 to sign up….sells out quickly!

CROQUET TOURNAMENT & KW LAWN PARTY……MARCH 25….This always sold out event is on Sun. March 25 on the Thompson Island Estate of Edward B Knight….Gates open at 11 am….Win the coveted Croquet Championship Trophy by competing in the tourney on a two person croquet team….only 20 teams available….$200 per person….Spectator seats are $85 in advance….includes unlimited champagne brunch….Proceeds go to help WomanKind… For more info or to sign up call 294-4004!!!!!

WILLY WONKA CHOCOLATE FEST..MARCH 25….This 10th annual event is at the Southernmost House, 1400 Duval St…..benefits the Cancer Foundation of the FLA Keys. Homemade or store bought chocolate treats can be contributed to this event…to be a sponsor or contribute, call Doria Goodrich at 293-7104. 11 am to 3:00 PM!

AT THE GARDENS ON MARCH 25…..From 5 to 7:30 pm, it’s cool Jazz at the Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St.. It’s Skipper Kripitz along with Leanna Collins Heitinger, plus Bubba Lownotes and Tim Mayer on sax & flute. It will be a great night at this KW hot spot!

WINE EVENT AT GRAND VIN ON MARCH 25…..Noble Wine Estates presents a premium private tasting at Grand Vin, 1107 Duval St….$36 per person…limited to 26 people. Call 296-1020 for reservations!

WINE EVENT AT CORK & STOGIE….This place on upper Duval is hosting a “Crave White Castle” wine pairing…yes, white castle sliders….The wine taste is free but the sliders will cost ya! Call 517-6419 for specifics!

ADRIENNE AT THE PIER HOUSE ON MARCH 25…..Larry starts playing at 7 pm….At 9 pm, he will be showcasing singer, Adrienne! In the Wine Galley at One Duval St.

TEA DANCE ON MARCH 25 AT LATEDA….It’s “Hot Havana Tea Dance” at 4 pm at the DA. Black & Skabuddah perform at 8:30 pm in the By George bar!

SCHOONER WHARF ON MARCH 25…..Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud…..1 pm….the Wreckers Race…Awards & BBQ after the Race…6:30 to 11 pm, The Doerfels….9 to 1 am, the Magic of Frank Everhart.

HAPPY MARCH 26TH BIRTHDAY TO….CAMERON MURRAY….JANA KREJCIROVA….KEVIN MELLONCAMP… JUDY PINGSTON……..HAPPY MARCH 26TH ANNIVERSARY TO……BONNIE PICEU & PAUL DIETZ!!!!!

PIER HOUSE ON MARCH 26….Jazz Jammin starts at 9 pm….All musicians are invited to join in the jammin’!

SCHOONER WHARF ON MARCH 26…Noon to 5 pm, Raven & Bubba Lownotes….7 to 11 pm, Dan Miraldi & the Albino Winos…9 to 1 am, the Magic of Frank Everhart.

DAVE BOOTLE AT LATEDA ON MARCH 26,27,28…..This great performer starts at 8:30 pm!!!

NANCY 3 HOFFMAN EVENT ON MARCH 30…..Called, “A Treasure Hunt with Friends”….This show is at The Studios of KW, 600 White St…..8 PM! Quirky and delightfully talented, Nancy 3 Hoffman, is onstage with guests, Vicky Rosenblatt, Mike Mulligan, and Michael Robinson at the piano! Nancy is a true original….sings in many languages, and presents an evening to make you smile and warm your heart! Call 296-0458 for tix, or go online to www.keystix.com for tickets!

WOMEN’S HOPE CONCERT ON MARCH 30…..The 6th annual Woman’s Hope concert will be at 8 pm, 3/30 at Tennessee Wms. Theatre…100% of proceeds benefit the Cancer Foundation of the FLA Keys. Starring Kathleen Peace, Melody Cooper, Kim Gordon, Christine Cordone, Valerie Carr, Raven Cooper, Deb Hudson, Maj Johnson…with Ruben Navarro, Cliff Sawyer, Rich Simone plus emcee, Randy Thompson…Great band with Mike Emerson, Linda Sparks, Joe Dallas, Dave Parker, and Scott Marischen. Tix are $55-$65 for tables and $45 for general admission….go to www.keystix.com or call 296-1520 for tickets. This concert is created and produced by Kim Gordon and The Key West Women’s Club. Thanks to them for their generous and unyielding support of this concert. Nearly $100,000 has been raised for people in need here in the Florida Keys.

LOCAL AUTHOR AFTERNOON….MARCH 31….There will be multi author Book signing at Island Books, 513 Fleming St., from 10 am to 2 pm……Authors will be Jane Newhagen, Christina Oxenberg, Rick Skwiot, and the Key West Cookie Lady. All invited to this signing!

SERVICES, REVIEWS, AND MISC. INFO!!!!!

CLASSICAL IMPROMPTU CONCERT ON MARCH 18….We attended the final concert at St. Paul’s…..and it was fabulous! The concert was The STRING ORCHESTRA OF NEW YORK….twelve amazing musicians who thrilled the huge very receptive audience! Congratulations to Mary Ellen Beattie, president of this organization, which happens to be celebrating its 40th year!

PARADISE BIG BAND ON MARCH 18….Joe Dallas and the Paradise Big Band performed their last concert of the season, a tribute to the songs of Billie Holliday! It was terrific and the full house enjoyed themselves immensely. Singers were the always wonderful Maj Johnson…..Camille Toler….Kathleen Peace (who blew the roof off the Tennessee Williams Theatre…WOW!!!!)….Melody Cooper….Queen Kathleen…and Jerry Seeco! Joe Dallas ended the evening with him singing Minnie the Moocher……Special congrats to Joe Dallas Sr. who was inducted in the Smithsonian for his jazz musicianship! You cannot help but love Joe Dallas Jr. & Sr. and the great musicians who do this for love! Great season, Joe!!!

ART VIEWINGS IN YOUR HOME WITH SHAKTI ASSOULINE…THRU MARCH…..Local actress, who just starred in “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” and “August: Osage County” at the Waterfront Playhouse, is also a private viewing Art Dealer, and worked at this in London for 2 years. Now, back in KW, she offers you this charming service! She comes into your home with over 30 original paintings by established and up-and-coming International artists. You have a great time, looking at galleries of work in various media, abstract and traditional pieces… in the comfort of your home, making it easy to match and compliment your décor. You can go to www.8artists.com to see some of these paintings. Or you can call the lovely Shakti at 394-4772 for an appointment to “see it all!”

AT TAVERN ‘N TOWN THIS WEEK…..Mon. from 5:30 to 9:30 it’s Michael Thomas….Tues. from 5:30 to 9:30 pm, it’s Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas…Wed. from 5:30 to 9:30 it is either Rob DiStaci or Mike Emerson…Thurs. from 5:30 to 9:30 pm, it’s Carmen & Michael Thomas…On Fri. from 5:30 to 10:00 pm, it’s Mike Emerson…Sat., from 5:30 to 10:00 pm, it’s Bobby Nesbitt….and Sun. from 5:30 to 9:30 pm, it’s Rob DiStaci! Happy Hour is every day from 5 to 7 pm…all drinks…2 for 1… Special Tapas served on Tues. & Thurs…..Locals get a 10% discount always. The food and service are great…..super entertainment….this is fast becoming a Key West Favorite of everyone I know! Ric Palmer is the charming manager, and he is top drawer!

THE BUZZZ ON TV……Catch Those fab BUZZZ Babes every Tues. at 4pm at beautiful locations…..On Feb. 21, they will host the show at The Galleon on Front St…Taping is at 4 pm and all are invited. Catch it every Sat. & Sun. at 6:30 pm & Mon. at 7 pm on WEYW, Ch 87 and AT&TU-Verse Ch. 19….The Babes are Pamela Childs and Rhonda Florence!!!! For taping locations & dates go to The BUZZZ In the Keys on Facebook or call 295-6629.

FOR KEY WEST POPS…..The POPS is sponsoring a BIG BUCKS Raffle….The Grand Prize is $10,000….2nd is $3,000…and 3rd is $1,000….4th is $200 (5 winners in this category!) Tix are $100 each…Only 300 tix will be sold….Call 305-296-6059 to purchase….or you can buy from any POPS Board member….For more info go to www.keywestpops.org!!!!

SUPPORT DIABETES RESEARCH….THRU MARCH… Shop at Walgreens….they will be selling scannables at the register in the amounts of $1, $5, and $10. All proceeds support the Diabetes Research Institute. If you purchase a scannable each time you shop it will be added to a special wall in the store, encouraging others to join in the effort.

SASSY RUNNING THE BOSTON MARATHON IN APRIL…..Sassy Tuttle, he of the fab Cosmos at Lateda…..is training for the 2012 Boston Marathon for April 16. He has joined Team in Training a fund-raising program for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, a charity that has a special place in his heart. To support Sassy in this great cause, Sassy will be collecting donations in any amount….you can go to http://pages.teamintraining.org/ma/boston12/sassyruns and donate easily online. He is accepting prayers and well-wishes so that he will make it across the finish line in one piece!

KEY WEST SINGING TELEGRAMS….Have a special occasion and you want something unique sent to that special someone? Birthday… Anniversary… Divorce… Promotion… bachelor/bachelorette… Milestone… or just for fun… Surprise & delight your family, or friend with a Singing Telegram! Choose from Queen Elizabeth, Charlie Chaplin, Voo-DooWanda…The Dude… Dominatrix…The Mail Lady… or Buxom Betty! Call Connie at 305-294-6813 for details and availability…..Rates start at only $75. By the way, I was recently at a fabulous party where Connie performed as Queen Elizabeth, and she was Fabulous! Everyone loved it! For something to make your party extra special Call CONNIE HURST!!!!!

JAZZ JAM AT THE GREEN PARROT….EVERY SUNDAY……This Jazz Jam will be from 1 to 4:30 pm, every Sunday during the season…..Musicians are Richard Crooks, Mike Emerson, and Tim McAlpine. You are asked to join in the jamming!

PRAYER CHAIN……Please continue to keep the following in your thoughts and prayers ….Nancy Stevens and Family…..Lois Kline…Alan Ferguson….Ed Block…… Walter Lepperd….Pat West…Perry Jones….the family of Lynn Randolf…..John C…..Will Stephens…..Rob O’Neal….….Dan Cocco…… Lee Garrison…..Sharon Gillis….Marion DePiero…Mary Anne McGiven…..Brent Ramer….Richard Crooks…Carol Schenk….Stephen Elliott….Claire Carroll…. Jennifer O’Lear….Nancy Robinson…Sally Lewis….Patrick Richards……two very dear special friends who choose to remain anonymous….Remember… 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.

AT AQUA NIGHTCLUB THIS WEEK….. Dueling Bartenders is every Monday and it packs em in! Starts at 5:30 pm, and the Dueling Singers are Randy Thompson and either Gassy Winds or Goddess….in full drag! They are all super vocalists!!!! On Tuesdays it’s Aqua Idol at 6:30 PM!!! 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!!!!!!

FREE COMPUTER CLASSES….SIGN UP NOW…..The KW Library at 700 Fleming St. will offer free computer classes beginning in April. Starting Saturday, you can sign up for these classes. There will be classes on Thurs. from 9:45 to 11 am April 12, 19 & 26, and will cover word processing…how to create, edit & format a document. There will be Saturday classes, from 10 to 11 am on April 14, 21, & 28 for people new to computers. Call 292-3595 to sign up.

LATIN DANCE PARTY AT BOTTLECAP…EVERY FRIDAY….with DJay, JC…Latin Music…9 PM….DJ Music starts at 10 PM! 1128 Simonton St.

$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!!!

Love to YOU…and Remember…….Life is ours to be spent…not to be saved!

Lynda

THE ARIES PERSONALITY….MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

It is hard to ignore an Arien!! They have loads of personality and vitality, making them the sort of people that others notice. They hate the thought of taking a back seat in life and will do anything to prevent it! They are natural leaders, not followers. The last thing any self-respecting Arien wants to do is carry out other people’s orders and be at their beck and call. The thought of just being a face in the crowd is loathsome. Instead, they like to adopt a dynamic approach to life and this persists into old age. They must be in control of situations, and do not like it a bit when it’s the other way around.

Being the first sign o f the zodiac makes Ariens instinctively put themselves first. It is just the way they are….once you understand this, you can work around it.

Life is very black and white for Ariens….no room for grey area. They are short on temper and long on enthusiasm…They are very idealistic and always have high expectations that things will turn out well. They have plenty of determination and a burning desire to achieve the things they set out to do. They like to have goals to aim for. Thought Ariens may lose their tempers…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. Ariens can be brutally blunt….they like to tell it how it is….and that can lead to hurt feelings when they go a tad too far.

Love and romance are central to an Arien’s life. They yearn for a fairytale romance, love the thrill of the chase, and often find this the most exciting part of a relationship…sometimes cooling off when they get what they want. The Arien’s generous spirit and warm personality make them a wonderful friend and a delightful lover. They are demonstrative at the best of times, and enjoy a very physical relationship with their lover. They need to have a partner who is as passionate as they are. When they fall in love,which happens easily, they invest everything in their lover, and make a gift of their heart and affections. They put their loved ones on pedestals and think they can do no wrong. The moment they turn out to be human the Arien feels disappointed and crushed!

Ariens are free spirits, which means they cannot abide any sort of job that ties them down or restricts their freedom. They cannot be in a job that makes them account for their every action. Being self-employed appeals to Ariens. Their competitive nature makes them natural freelancers. Jobs connected with engineering, mechanics, the armed services and sports appeal to Ariens. They love coming in first, are excellent at dreaming up ideas, and they strive to get to the top at whatever they do in life!

WE LOVE OUR ARIEN FRIENDS!!!!

HAPPY ARIES BIRTHDAY TO…..

March 22….Rhett Kalman…Rafael Gonzalez…

March 23…Kim Gordon…Pam Spence…Amy Scalise

March 25…Hy Conrad…Doug Stripp

March 26…Jana Krejcirova…Cameron Murray…Judy Pingston…Kevin Melloncamp…Kenny Chesney

March 27…Ray Baker…Roger Nelson…Deborah Goldman

March 28…Kathy Melendy…Pam Lopez

March 29…Marc Crow…John Wickes…Laurel Denny…Jennifer Stevens…Kathy Stevens

March 30…Carol Burnham

March 31…Barbara “Please” Hoffman…Yolan Findlay

April 1…Lee Skillington…Mary Ellen Lapp

April 3…Tommy Wilson

April 4…George Sanders…Jenny Emerson…Billy Piscopo…Brian Taylor (Please remember Kitty Green!)

April 5…Gordon Keiser…Lucy Carlton…John Hamilton

April 6…Larry Harvey (91!!!!)….George Rutgers

April 8…Peter Arnow…Jack Eaton

April 9…Jeffrey Harwell…Bill Roberts…Barry Philipson

April 10…Donna Barnett

April 11…Michael Popovice

April 12…J.T. Thompson…Nina Crooks…Christopher Skinner

April 14….Pam Vereb…Iolanda Stashenko

April 15…Ken Peskett

April 17…Vincent Zito…Tom Oosterhoudt…Les Steele

April 18…Chip Allen

April 19…Jim Salem…Walter Schmida

April 20…Bob Esty (65)…Robert Spottswood…Jane Rohrschneider…Marie Knox…Sheri Lohr

HAPPY ARIES ANNIVERSARY TO….

March 22…Nancy & Roger Nelson…Laurel & Carl Denny…Roberta & Basil Markow

March 23….Joe Viana and Ray Baker

March 26…Bonnie Piceu & Paul Dietz

March 30…Vincent Zito & Cameron Murray

April 2…Linda & Fred Greenberg

April 17…Danny Weathers & Alan Melnick (36)

April 19…Joe & Beth Pizzo

If you are an Aries and are not listed and want to be, please let me know and I will add you to the list. If you are on this list, and find that some of what I wrote pertains to you, please let me know. If you want to be added send me your info…birthday/anniversary day and month, please to kwlynda@bellsouth.net. If you know some of these wonderful Aries individuals….please send them a card or e-mail on their special day. The whole purpose of this is to encourage community which to me, is what life is all about….caring one for the other! If there is someone you know who would like to be added, let me know at above e-mail address. Love to you always….Lynda