A START OF ANOTHER GREAT WEEK!

MARCH 12 THRU MARCH 14, etc. 2012, in KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!

HAPPY MARCH 12TH BIRTHDAY TO….JACK COLLINS…PAT WEST… MATTHEW HELMERICH …MICHELLE GRAHL…DEE JOHNSON!!!

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE….DON’T MISS IT!!!!!…We were elated to attend the opening night of this wonderful and delightful new musical on Thursday, March 8th at The Waterfront Playhouse! Having never seen it before, I didn’t know what to expect. I had heard lots of good things about it and trust me….it exceeded all of my expectations! From the start it brings a smile to your face and joy to your heart and it never lets go. 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 opening night audience went home thoroughly entertained! You can spell THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE…..H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S!!!!!!

AT THE TROPIC THRU MARCH 15…..Albert Nobbs…..Hugo….The Artist…Addiction Incorporated…Declaration of War…Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.

DAVE BOOTLE AT LATEDA MARCH 13,14…..Dave performs in the By George Bar at 8:30 PM!!!!

FUNDRAISER FOR KW TROPICAL FOREST & BOTANIC GARDENS…MARCH 13…..Come to Vino’s on Duval St…..will be raising money at this montly cook-off…all culinary enthusiasts come and create a dish that pairs well with featured wine of the event.Starts a 7 pm….Guests sample food and get to put their money where their mouths are by voting for the best pairings.  $5 donation, you select your choices and the top chefs win prizes from Vino’s.  This benefits the Forest/Garden in Key West.  Bring a dish for the competition….prepare 40 to 50 samples of your fave recipe….chefs of the eve get to drink wine at 50% off all night. 

HAPPY MARCH 13TH BIRTHDAY TO…..PETER RYSMAN….BOB LEIBY…BARBARA BOWERS…RYAN KEISER…PETER BATTY JR….LARRY O’CONNOR

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP WITH KAREN BEAUPRIE STARTS MARCH 13…..Karen will be teaching from March 13 to April 3 in the KW Art Center upstairs gallery on Tuesdays from 10 am to 1 pm. Cost for the course is $75 for the course or $20 per class weekly. Class limited to 10 students with prior watercolor knowledge. Students bring own supplies (find list at www.beausartstudio.com). Call 305-517-6806…or 847-687-2667 to pre-register. You can e-mail Karen at Karen@beausartstudio.com also.

VIRGILIO’S ON MARCH 13…..It’s The Chris Thomas 4, at 9 PM at this hot night spot. Joining Chris will be Tim McAlpine, skipper Kripitz and Bubba LowNotes. They will play pop/rock music from the 60’s to the 80’s…they will have you dancing and singing along for sure!

COOKING CLASS ON MARCH 13……It’s Chef Mike Mosi from AZUR restaurant, teaching you how to create a fab 4 course meal with wine & champagne…..5:30 to 7:30 PM at KW Culinary School located at 2200 N. Roosevelt Blvd…..Reservations required….Call 294-1943 to reserve or for more questions!

SCHOONER WHARF ON MARCH 13…..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!

AQUA IDOL FOR BUSINESS GUILD ON MARCH 13…..A super group of singers including Jeff Kucin, Larry Blackburn, Nina Crooks, Tim Dahms, Charlie Waitee, Debbie Josiah, and more….are hoping to win this contest and make $$$ for the KW Business Guild….6:30 PM… Emcee is Randy Thompson and 3 super judges…..fun and great music! Every Tuesday night!

MEET CINDY LU’S SON AT AQUA AT IDOL ON MARCH 13….Cindy Lu’s son is planning to be at Aqua Idol at 711 Duval St. tonight…He never did make it to The Gardens on Sunday, due to plane problems.  Cindy invites you to come and get to meet her sone, Andrew, whom she is very very proud of. 

CHRISTOPHER PETERSON AT LATEDA ON MARCH 13….This EYECONS show is in the Crystal Room at 9 pm…..Call 296-6706 for tickets!!!!!

HAPPY MARCH 14TH BIRTHDAY TO….PETER BATTY SR….SCOTT HOOVER…

BOBBY NESBITT AT AQUA ON MARCH 14…..Bobby entertains from 5:30 to 7:30 pm every Wednesday at Aqua Nightclub!

ART EXHIBIT RECEPTION ON MARCH 14…..Images & Inspirations: a Personal Journey by Amanda Johnson….and Drawing in Space by Jim Racchi…..on display to April 13 at the Fla Keys Community College at 5901 College Rd…..reception from 5:30 to 6:30 pm….refreshments will be provided.

AUDUBON MTG. ON MARCH 14…..All invited to this talk at the KW Garden Club at West Martello on Atlantic Blvd…..6:30 pm….Wildlife biologist, Tom Wilmers presents “White Crowned Pigeons: Perils Problems & Possibilities”…..Q & A on important topics.

WINE PAIRING AT HOT TIN ROOF…MARCH 14….The Hot Tin Roof is hosting a special wine pairing dinner with Jarvis Wines of Napa Valley….Ted Henry, Jarvis’ winemaker will be there to talk about the wines and Chef Mica will be srving up dishes to match each wine perfectly! Cost is $100 per person…Reservations a MUST…call 296-7701.

FREE MONTHLY HEART TALK ON MARCH 14…..11 AM…..Dr. Giovanni Campanile hosts a FREE heart talk at the Tropic Cinema….Theme will be “Food, Energy & Detoxification”….organic food will be offered for tasting before the talk…gues will be Dorothea Delgado, discussing “Healing Versus Care”….Reserve by calling 294-4460.

SCHOONER WHARF ON MARCH 14…..Noon to 5 pm, it’s Michael McCloud…..7 to 11 pm, it’s Gary Hempsey & Will Hoppey….9 to 1 am, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart.

MORE EVENTS COMING UP! ORDER TICKETS NOW!!!!

HAPPY MARCH 15TH BIRTHDAY TO…KATHLEEN PEACE…GORDON ROSS…MARTHA ROBINSON… TRICE DENNY…KENT HENRY…DAVID TROY FRANCIS…MICHELLE WISHMYER..

BOBBY NESBITT AND SKIPPER KRIPITZ AT SALUTE ON MARCH 15…..This is the hot spot to be for happy hour in Key West….This great musical duo packs em in week after week! 4:30 to 7:30 PM…..Great music, drinks, food, plus there is that beach and that sunset to seduce you! All invited!!!! Salute on Higgs Beach!!!!!

DONNA BARNETT JEWELRY DESIGN EXHIBIT…MARCH 15…This talented jewelry designer, is back in KW for a month, and will be displaying and selling her marvelous pieces at Stone Soup Gallery, 802 White St., from 6 to 9 pm. For more info call 296-2080.

SPANISH RHAPSODY CONCERT ON MARCH 15….Melody Cooper & Jose Lezcano will present “Spanish Rhapsody 2”…an eve of classical & contemporary music from Spain and Latin America, for voice & guitar….7 pm at Unity of the Keys Church at 1011 Virginia St. Advance tix are $20 by calling 296-5888, or at MacArthur Music in the Kmart Center.

WALK ON WHITE ON MARCH 15….Make sure you go to all the great galleries and shops open for your browsing and buying pleasure….6 to 9:00 PM!

HARRISON GALLERY…..Stop in and see Helen Harrison’s new work, evolving around natural shapes…….great sculptures….as only Helen can do!

WINE & FOOD PAIRING ON MARCH 15….This event takes place at SHOR restaurant, 6:00 pm, at the Hyatt on Front St…..wines featured will be of the Iberian Peninsula…..Vicki Roush from Premier Beverage will be presenting six wines & Chef Dan will be creating a magical menu to accompany the wines. Only $35 per person…sells out very quickly so call 809-4000 to reserve now!

WILLIAM WELCH DEBUTS EXHIBIT ON MARCH 16….New and fabulous works by well-known artist and teacher, William Welch debuts at the Frangipani Gallery, 1102A Duval St., with a reception from 6 to 9:00 PM! He will present a series of new, small studies of Venice & France in acrylic and oils. Also included will be Key West street scenes and of Cuban landscapes. This handsome artist is beloved and well known in New England, and has exhibited, lived and taught in France and Italy. I can only say that William Welch brings magic to any canvas!

HOME TOUR ON MARCH 16 & 17…..Tour benefits the Old Island Restoration Foundation…..5 unique homes on tour…..10 am to 4 both days.

TOMMY TUNE AT TENNESSEE WILLIAMS ON MARCH 16…..9 time Tony Award winning, actor, dancer, singer, choreographer, Tommy Tune, will be back in Key West for one night only on March 16 at 8 pm. If you saw his show several years ago, you will know why I am so enthused that he is returning to the KW stage. His show, “Steps in Time” is fabulous….he is with the Manhatten Rhythm Kings….call 295-7676 or go to www.keystix.com for reservations!

VIENNA IN PARADISE CLASSICAL GALA CONCERT ON MARCH 16…..World class music making in the Armory Main Hall presenting the resonance & sound of a Concert Grand Piano….featuring Herbert Weissberg, flutist, Heinz Medjimoree, piano, Peter Siakala, cello….Concert followed by a private champagne reception at JANGEORGE Interior Design…hors d’hoevres provided by Michael’s Restaurant…Tickets are $100. www.keystix.com for tickets to this special evening!

TAP CLASS WITH BRDWY STAR, TERRI WHITE…MARCH 16 & 17….Come to Body Zone South… Friday at Noon and Saturday at 11 am…..$20 per class….thru the end of March….great fun…. Learning the dance that Terri performed in FOLLIES!!!! Call 292-2930 to sign up!!!

CINDY LU AT AQUA ON MARCH 16….. This talented former Aqua Idol winner, performs on March 16 from 5 to 8 pm, with her great happy hour show! She is live onstage every 3rd Friday of the month!

BOBBY NESBITT AT TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON MARCH 17…..Celebrate St. Patty’s Day with Bobby from 6 t0 10 pm at Beachside Marriott! Two for one drinks from 5 to 7 pm!

AT THE KEY WEST LIGHTHOUSE ON MARCH 17…..Keys Cuisine columnist & author, Joanna Brady Schmida, author of “The Woman at the Light” is joining with artist friend, Joan Hodis, an event at The Lighthouse at 938 Whitehead St…..2 to 4 PM….Book signing….books and art work will be for sale!

JIMMY OLSON AT THE GARDENS……….Jimmy is at the piano from 5 to 6:30 PM! Jimmy loves playing for singer, so if there is something you want to sing, please bring your sheet music so he can accommodate you!

CLASSICAL IMPROMPTU CONCERTS…MARCH 18…..Presenting the String Orchestra of New York City….4 pm at St. Paul’s Church. This is one of the leading classical ensembles in New York…regularly performing at Carnegie hall & Merkin Concert Hall! Call 296-1520 for more info. $20…..under 19, free!

AIDS HELP 22nd ART AUCTION….MARCH 18……The theme of “Seeds & Pods” inspired Key West artists to create a wide array of fine art styles and mediums…..The show is titled, “Life Begins”…Champagne preview at 4:30 pm at the Casa marina Grand Ballroom…Hors d’hoeuvres…cash bar….FREE admission…Auction starts at 6 PM prompt! All proceeds benefit AIDS Help.

POPS FUND RAISER….MARCH 18…Meet the Stars Under the Stars….Meet ‘Kiss Me Kate’ stars, Susan Powell, Richard White, Eric Haley, Kyla Piscopink, Director Lee Roy Reams and many others on Sun., Mar. 18 from 7 t0 10 pm at the New York Pasta Garden in Duval Square….sumptuous buffet which includes a glass of wine for $50 per person….Add $20 more and take advantage of the Open Bar! RSVP to Stephanie Hellstrom at 296-6059.

PARADISE BIG BAND AT TENN. WMS. ON MARCH 18……This show will feature the songs of Billie Holiday! Singers will be Maj Johnson, Queen Kathleen, Camille Russo Toler, Kathleen Peace, and Dominic Carelli. 8 pm at Tennessee Williams….295-7676 or www.keystix.com for tix!

COMMUNITY DAY AT CUSTOM HOUSE ON MARCH 18….Locals can Tour for FREE all day on March 18th at the Custom House on Front Street.

SHOW & SHINE CAR SHOW ON MARCH 18…..The FLA Keys Southernmost Car Club invites everyone to this FREE show…..great vintage & custom cars and other vehicles….Noon to 4 pm at Sugarloaf Lodge at MM17….Prizes, 50/50, food and beverages available…..Bring the whole family. New members welcome. Call Dick Moody at 942-1758 for info.

BOBBY & CARMEN AT LITTLE WHITE HOUSE…MARCH. 19 & 20….If you have not seen this wonderful show, these are your last two evening to see it! We saw it twice and we are going again on March 19th…and can’t wait! Bobby Nesbitt & Carmen Rodriguez present “Sentimental Journey”….songs from the Truman era, 1945 to 1952….Bobby is masterful at weaving Truman stories around the great songs they perform. Go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 for tickets. It is presented in the living room at the Little White House. Note that there is FREE parking in front of the Little White House for those two nights. Cocktails are at 7 pm….your first cocktail is Free…..Show begins at 8:00 PM! This is a night to remember! DO NOT MISS IT!

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!!!!

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.

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!

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!!!!!

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 (PRODUCER), 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.

REVIEW ON GORDON ROSS SHOW ON MARCH 9….Just want to mention that we were at Gordon’s Cabaret show on March 9th at Tennessee Williams…and he did a marvelous job! Relaxed, cool, in great voice he charmed everyone with some wonderful song choices! Congrats to Gordon on yet another feather in his cap! What a special fellow he is!

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, Vood-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 ….Lois Kline…Alan Ferguson….Ed Block…… Walter Lepperd….Pat West…Perry Jones….the family of Lynn Randolf….Nancy Stevens…..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!!!!!!

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……You must fight for the things you believe in!

Lynda