A NEW WEEK BECKONS!!!!!

APRIL 2nd, 3rd and 4th , etc., 2012, in KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!

91st BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR LARRY HARVEY & BENEFIT FOR ALAN FERGUSON, ON APRIL 4TH……This is a Head’s Up for ALL of Key West! Our beloved Larry Harvey will be celebrating his 91st birthday at AQUA NIGHTCLUB, 711 Duval St., from 5:00 to 7:30 PM on Wed., April 4th! Along with this celebration is a benefit for Larry’s partner, Alan Ferguson, whom has had a tough time of it, and is presently at the Key West Convalescent Center. We need to raise money to help defray the cost of his ongoing and future nursing care, which I hear will be a long process. This will be a special event that we implore you to attend…The superb, Bobby Nesbitt will be at the piano…plus the fabulous Christopher Peterson and Randy Roberts are scheduled to make a singing appearance. Sensational Broadway star, TERRI WHITE, will be there, as will be Danny Weathers and Carmen Rodriguez….and ALL Key West entertainers are invited to attend to sing their hearts out for Larry on his birthday, and Alan,who is in dire need. Note that there will be a giant Cake….free entertainment from our very best…..and a 50/50 drawing…and LOTS of surprises!!!! For added questions call Rick Dery, at 393-3092. WE REALLY NEED YOU THERE FOR ALAN!!!!! So PLEASE mark your calendars and stop by on this special occasion!!!! If you are an entertainer and would like to participate in this event, please let me know ASAP or call Rick at the above number! For those of you who cannot be there and want to help donate, send checks made payable to ALAN FERGUSON and mail to me at 330 Caroline St., Key West, FL 33040. Mark “For ALAN FERGUSON FUND” on the envelope. I will see that they get to ALAN. If there is any info on another place to send these checks, I will let you know in my blog. Thanks a lot!!!

LAST WEEK TO SEE THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE….DON’T MISS IT!!!!!..RUNS ONLY THRU APRIL 7….Want some fun in your life? Are you tired of all the gloom and doom in the world? Then, have I got a show for Y-O_U!!!!! This show at the esteemed Waterfront Playhouse, will lift your spirits, brighten your day, and keep a smile on your face all day long! Note that this is NOT a kiddie show as some people think it might be, because of the title. It is adult humor but very charming and adorable in every single way!!! We have seen the show twice already, and plan to see it two more times this week. Looks as if we have become Spelling Bee Groupies!!!!!! Artistic director, 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!

HAPPY APRIL 2ND ANNIVERSARY TO…..LINDA AND FRED GREENBERG!!!!!!

BOBBY IN THE LOBBY FINAL SHOW OF SEASON APRIL 2…..There are still some seats available for Monday’s Show….Bobby Nesbitt’s final show of the season, featuring the Oscar award-winning songs of JULE STYNE!!!! We saw this show at Tennessee Williams Theatre last night, and it was pure magic! In fact, we enjoyed it SO much, as did the entire audience, that we are going back tonight to see it once again! Bobby weaved stories of Jules Styne and his life with the compositions he wrote. Performing fabulously with Bobby is the always sensational Carmen Rodriguez and Broadway baby, Danny Weathers (artistic director of the Waterfront Playhouse!!!) What a marvelous threesome…..does not get much better!!!! Go to www.keystix.com or go to 295-7676 for ticket purchase. I guarantee that you will LOVE this show….Showtime is 8 pm at the Tennessee Williams Cabaret Theatre at FKCC! PLEASE NOTE…..If you hold table seats for these two shows, and are not able to come please let the box office know as they can resell those tickets.

DAVE BOOTLE AT LATEDA, APRIL 2,3,4……Dave Bootle performs in the By George Bar at 8:30 PM!

MATCH AT RED BARN THRU APRIL 14….A gem of a show “Match” stars the marvelous Tommy Luna and features the luminous Amber McDonald and the handsome and talented, Brandon Beach. Joy Hawkins directed this hilarious, touching, very dear and heartwarming play….perfectly cast and beautifully acted. 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!

PUN OF THE DAY…..A boiled egg in the morning is hard to beat!!!N

SKIPPER KRIPITZ & BOBBY NESBITT AT SALUTE APRIL 5….This HOT duo entertains from 4:30 to 7:30 pm at Salute on the Beach….Every Thursday…..more seats and an hour extra for your convenience…..great music, food, drinks and then there’s that beach and that sunset! Dreamy!

TAP CLASS WITH TERRI WHITE APRIL 6 & 7 LAST TIMES…..Tappers unite!…at Body Zone South, on Friday at Noon and on Saturday at 11 am! These are the final two dates of Terri’s tap class, since she will be heading to star in FOLLIES in LA on April 12. Dance with the stars of the Broadway stage!

AT THE TROPIC THRU APRIL 5…..Coming: Friends with Kids….and We Need to Talk About Kevin…..Staying: Shame….A Separation….A Dangerous Method…..Last chance to see Albert Nobbs and Pina in 3D is Thursday, March 29!!!! Both are excellent!

RED BARN SPECIAL SHOW ON APRIL 2,8 & 9……This show is called ‘CONCH COWBOYS & TALES OF OLD KEY WEST’ and stars PAUL COTTON…GEORGE HALORAN, TOM MURTHA, GARY MCDONALD AND JOHN WELLS…singing songs about the stories of Old Key West to tickle you from yer Stetson hat, right down to your Cowboy boots! Call 296- between 1 and 6 pm for tix or go to www.redbarntheatre.com.

ALL KWAHS MUSEUMS CLOSED ON APRIL 2…..Ft. East Martell, the Custom House, & the KW Lighthouse will be closed for store inventories….will reopen at 9:30 on April 3.

PIER HOUSE JAZZ JAM ON APRIL 2…..Joining Larry Smith will be Peppy Pabon for Jazz Monday at 9 PM! All invited to join in the jamming ….. singers invited to participate.

SCHOONER WHARF ON APRIL 2….Noon to 5 pm, it’s Raven Cooper & Bubba LowNotes…7 to 11 pm, it’s The Real Malloys…9 pm till 1 am, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart.

HAPPY APRIL 3RD BIRTHDAY TO……TOMMY WILSON!!!!!

AQUA IDOL ON APRIL 3RD…..There are some dandy contestants competing for the present Aqua Idol crown for the KW Business Guild…..Come one and all to hear these super vocalists….the emcee is the always hilarious Randy Thompson….. 6:30 PM, every Tuesday……fun and for a good cause every single week!!!!

WELCOME TO KEY WEST… We welcome good friends from Chippewa Lake, Ohio….the place we go to when we are not here….Robin Moodley and Randy Reams!!!!! So looking forward to seeing you very soon!!!!

RUBEN NAVARRO PERFORMS ON APRIL 3…..You are invited to an evening of Gospel & Inspirational Music with Ruben Gabriel Navarro…..7:30 pm at Big Pine United Methodist Church, 280 Key Deer Blvd., Big Pine Key, FL. Accompanied by Linda Sparks….Special guest is Tim Marshall Curtis. Call 305-872-2470 for more info. “Love” offering will be taken to benefit the sanctuary and choir. Reception to follow performance.

RANDY ROBERTS LIVE! at LATEDA ON APRIL 3…..This super show is at 9 pm in the Crystal Room at Lateda….Call 296-6706…..Dave Bootle is downstairs at 8:30 PM!

DEBRA & PATRICK QUARTET AT VIRGILIO’S ON APRIL 3…..It’s the fabulous Debra & Patrick with Bubba LowNotes and Skipper Kripitz at 9 PM at Virgilio’s….time to dance the night away!!!

SCHOONER WHARF…..APRIL 3…From Noon to 5 pm, It’s Michael McCloud….7 to 11 pm, it’s Raven Cooper….9 to 1 am, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart.

HAPPY APRIL 4TH BIRTHDAY TO…….GORDON KEISER…..LUCY CARLETON…..JOHN HAMILTON!!!!!

SCHOONER WHARF ON APRIL 4TH…Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud….7 to 11 pm, Gary Hempsey & Will Hoppey… 9 pm until 1 am, the Magic of Frank Everhart.

OTHER APRIL EVENTS COMING UP…MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!!!

GREGG MCGRADY ART EXHIBIT ON APRIL 6TH…..Man about town, Gregg McGrady, received a grant from the Anne McKee Artists Fund enabling him to create “Evolution of the Abstract Mind” a collection of abstract paintings to be shown at JOY GALLERY, 1124 Duval St., from 6 to 9 pm on April 6th! McGrady’s work is an emotional response to a recent experience….all his pieces are unique and open to interpretation. ALL are invited to this Free art exhibit and reception! Congrats to Gregg whose many talents never fail to amaze me! Did you ever see him dance?

COMEDY FESTIVAL ON APRIL 6 & 7….April 6th will be held at the Steel Horse Saloon at 511 Greene St.at 8 pm. On April 7, it will be at Ibis Bay Resort at 3101 N. Roosevelt. Super hilarious RICH VOS, as seen on Comedy Central, the Chappelle Show, HBO, and NBC’s Last Comic Standing, headlines this show. Personally, I LOVE standup, and we became big fans of Rich Vos when he appeared on Last Comic Standing….if you watched it, he was the comic who was always ironing!!! We have since seen him twice at Comedy Clubs and he is really funny….natch, we have tix for the April 6th show and cannot wait. We both really need a BIG laugh!!!! In addition to Vos, will be Key West’s own, Vinny K, and special emcee will be Rich Carruci straight from Jersey. Tix are $22.50 and are available at www.keystix.com. Call 748-7196 for more info or questions.

MIGRATION MANIA AT BOTANIC GARDEN ON APRIL 7…..This event takes place at the KW Tropical Forest & Botanic Garden on Stock Island….10 am until 2 pm….Schedule of events is : 9:30 am, Early entrance (recommended!)…10 am, Gates Open…10:15 am…Egg Hunt for Ages 5 & Up…11 am…Egg Hunt for kids 5 and under… 12:30 pm…Egg Hunt for Ages 5 & Under….1:15 pm….Egg Hunt for ages 5 & up! There will be crafts, games, and more all through the day. Choose the Egg Hunt that suits your schedule!

BOBBY NESBITT & LIBBY YORK AT CAFÉ SOLE ON APRIL 8TH…..This wonderful duo will perform at Café Sole, from Noon to 2 pm on Easter Sunday for Brunch! What a lovely way to start off Easter!!!!!

ANIMAL FARM OPEN ON APRIL 8….Celebrate Easter with your family at The Animal Farm on Stock Island!

KEY WEST CONTEMPORARY DANCE CO. ON APRIL 12,13,&14……This show is entitled 1969….and stars artistic director, Kyla Piscopink (just seen in Kiss Me Kate with the POPS!) and a troupe of fantastic dancers….Showtime is 8 pm at THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE. Call 294-5015 for tix or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for tix NOW! Note that there is an evening show on April 14 PLUS a matinee at 3 pm….only on Sat., April 14!!!

THE REAL KW CONCH TRAIN TOUR ON APRIL 11…..This is a fun-filled event benefitting the Waterfront Playhouse….Hosted by Ron Maranian, one of Florida’s funniest comedians…..Start at 3 pm, with a cocktail at The Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St….then, board the Conch Train for the REAL tour….then return to the Gardens Hotel for another cocktail. Tickets are $60 and benefit the Waterfront Playhouse. Go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 294-5015 for more info or to reserve your space.

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

REVIEW ON NANCY 3 SHOW….Just a note to tell the world, that too many things were happening that night! We opted to go to see Nancy 3 Hoffman’s cabaret show at TSKW and it was a delight! Congrats to Nancy 3 and her creativity for coming up with a unique and original evening of musical entertainment. Adding to the delight was singer/actor Michael Mulligan who once again thrilled and wowed us with his wonderful voice and classy manner. We just do not see enough of the always fabulous Michael onstage in Key West. To complete this special evening were pianist, Michael Robinson plus Vickie Rosenblatt. It was an evening to remember! Sure wish I could be like the blessed Trinity….I would have also been at the TWT to see and hear the sold out, Woman’s Hope Concert, which I know was simply divine!!!! Congrats to Kim and the Woman’s Club for all that you do and raise for good causes in Key West!!!!

KW CONTEMPORARY DANCE CO. NEEDS YOUR HELP NOW…. Help for housing for a visiting dancer who will be performing with this premier dance company is needed from March 28 thru April 16. If you have a pool house, an apartment, a room in your home that you can spare for this period of time, please contact Kyla Piscopink ASAP! Your help is needed. Go to Kyla at kyla.piscopink@gmail.com to let her know that you can accommodate this dancer for that period of time. Thank you!

ART VIEWINGS IN YOUR HOME WITH SHAKTI ASSOULINE…THRU the end of MAY…..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!” Look for more info on Shakti in Conch Color!!!!

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.

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….. Karla Domski….Merle Hohman…..Nancy Stevens and Family….the family of Robert Zadkovich…..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…or for any reason for that matter….Sometimes we pray for thanksgiving for favors granted….. 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…….There is something more painful than hate….it’s indifference!

Lynda