A WEEKEND IN WONDERLAND

NOVEMBER 4TH thru NOVEMBER 6TH, 2011, in KEY WEST with LYNDA

AQUA IDOL for THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE BEGINS …. NOV. 8TH….Mark your calendars! This is the IDOL you have been waiting for….A great lineup will be singing their hearts out for the benefit of The WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE!!! Showtime is Tues., Nov. 8th at 6:30 PM….Randy Thompson is the hilarious and entertaining Emcee….and Judges this week will be Tony Konrath, Lynda Frechette (Mois!), and Waterfront Pres., Christopher Elwell! You will not want to miss a single Aqua Idol….make Tuesdays at Aqua a must….711 Duval St. Thanks!!!

HAPPY NOV. 4TH BIRTHDAY TO…Adare Fritz…Bob Rafanelli…Theresa Hoover & Marty Manesa!

DENIS HYLAND IS BACK IN TOWN…..and…He is teaching Jazz Dance Class from 10:30 am till Noon on Tuesday and Thursday morning at The Coffee Mill on Pohalski, next to the Chevron Station. Denis is a great teacher and, very easy on the eyes, so give a call at 296-9982 to sign up. By the way…..Denis will be presenting his fabulous song/dance show at the Waterfront Playhouse this season….and he will be one of the wonderful contestants for Aqua Idol, Waterfront Playhouse, mentioned above!!!!

UPPER DUVAL STROLL ON NOV. 4TH…..Everyone is invited for tonight’s Gallery & Shop Stroll from 6 to 9 PM….Stop in at Joy Gallery, SoDu, Cork & Stogie, Frangipani, Island Arts, The Country Conch, KW Butterfly Conservatory, Coco & Salem, Grand Vin, Lateda, and all the rest! Many establishments serve free refreshments….a great way to enjoy a beautiful KW evening!

TONY FALCONE’S LETTER IN THE CITIZEN…..Hopefully you read the great letter Tony, owner of Fast Buck Freddie’s wrote to the Citizen! He is suggesting having certain sections of Duval St. to be closed to cars twice a week on a trial basis. The restaurants in that area could then have umbrella tables out on the street with appropriate street entertainers…..(not bucket hammers, but nice background music)….Having just returned from Europe, where this is prevalent, I can picture this on Duval St……On our beautiful evenings, this would be divine! If you support this idea, which in my opinion, is long overdue, please contact your city commissioners. You can e-mail the city clerk at csmith@keywestcity.com. These letters are read at meetings and can influence our commissioners. We lived in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL for awhile, and often visited St. Augustine. Their whole historic shopping area is blocked off to cars, and it is filled with locals and visitors. I really do think this is worth a try and hope you do too. If not, I respect your opinion and hope you do mine. Thanks for considering.

THE MAC GURU…….It’s like the Apple Store, brought right to your door! New Mac Genius in town, David A. Cox, along with partner, Allen Gallant, knows everything about your MAC computer…..Whether you need a new computer…Lessons on usage….Repair…. (and they offer “loaners”)….Great for small businesses to use……To find out more……Go to the website at www.TheMacGuru.net…. You can call, 774-722-8434….or e-mail ImOnAMac@me.com. Open 7 days a week….

WILL STEPHENS UPDATE…….Will is out of the hospital and recovering at his home at 1424 Von Phister St., Key West, FL 33040. His e-mail address is wjts1913@aol.com. Please keep Will in your loving thoughts and prayers.

ALL WELCOME TO SING….Singers are still needed (especially tenors!) for the 7 pm Sun., Nov. 13, “A German Requiem” sung in English. It will be held at St. Paul’s Church. Rehearsal for Sat. Nov. 5 & 12 are back at St. Paul’s at 10 AM. This concert, by Johannes Brahms, is under the direction of the wonderful EMILY BOYD LOWE….

“IT TAKES TWO”…..NOV. 18 & 19 AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE……25 of Key West’s Star Entertainers will be performing a special evening of DUETS, Trios, and Quartets…celebrating ALL types of music…Tix now on sale, and this will sell out, so I encourage you to buy NOW! There is a gala party only after the Nov. 18th show! Call the box office at 294-5015 or go direct to the website at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for tickets…and other important information!

LUCY AND LEON DANCE LESSONS. FOR NOV. & DEC…..Learn to Dance with Lucy & Leon…3 n32 6 week courses starting Nov. 2 & 7, 2011….Mon., 8 to 9 PM, Beginner Tango…Wed., from 7 to 8 PM, Beginner Bachata…Wed. from 8 to 9 PM, Beginner Night Club 2…NO partner needed. At Paradise Health & Fitness Dance Studio, 1706 N Roosevelt Blvd. Call 305-296-6348 or go to 2610fog@bellsouth.net. Enjoy!!!!!!

DAVE BOOTLE AT LATEDA …….At 8:30 PM, Dave Bootle performs in the By George Bar……He is also there Nov. 11,12,17,18,& 19 and on Nov. 28,29,and 30!

MICHAEL POPOVICE IS ASKING FOR YOUR HELP…… Two months ago, Michael’s father, was diagnosed with stage # 4 Lung Cancer….after much though he has opted to not pursue chemo treatments. Michael is asking you, to join him in a CARD SHOWER. He asks that you send cards to his father, filled with greetings, hellos, upbeat positive, loving, kind and caring messages to help him get through this very difficult time and the challenging months he is facing. Please send to JAMES D. POPOVICE, 203 Center Street, Pen Argyl, PA 18072. You do not have to actually know a person to wish them well. We are ALL, One Human FAMILY, and, in this very simple way, you are reaching out and living that Message. Michael thanks you with all his heart…and trust me, it is a BIG heart

JT THOMPSON NEWS……Keep JT in your thoughts and prayers, too. He had 5 procedures done on Monday, Oct. 31…., and will be in the LKMC for 6 days…..Please send him well wishes at his home, 908 Elizabeth St., Key West, FL 33040….His e-mail address is jt@designkw.com. Thanks!

NOV. 4-16 AT FRANGIPANI GALLERY…..Come and see the Wildlife Photography exhibit by Paul Michael Carmichael…reception is on Nov. 4…. from 6 to 9 PM….part of the Upper Duval First Fri. Stroll….1102A Duval St.

PIER HOUSE SCHEDULE…….Larry Smith is at the piano on Nov. 4, 5, 6 & 7 at 7:00 PM! …

CLAYTON & CALVIN LOPEZ AT THE PIER HOUSE ON NOV. 6TH….This duo, plus other guests, will rock the Pier House as the Sunday Showcase at 9 PM at The Pier House with Larry Smith!!! It is always a ‘Happening’ when the Lopez Bros. are performing!!!!

MONDAY JAZZ AT THE PIER HOUSE…..Nov. 7th…..At 9 pm, Skipper Kripitz & Tim McAlpine join Larry in the Wine Galley…all musicians & singers, are invited to join in the jamming!

AT LATEDA THIS WEEK……Nov. 4,&5 at 8:30 PM, it’s DAVE BOOTLE rockin’ the house in the By George Bar at 1125 Duval St……On November 4th and 5th, it’s the always faboo, CHRISTOPHER PETERSON, and his famous EYECONS show…at 9 PM, upstairs in the Crystal Room at the DA. Just back from Vegas, where he took the town by storm, you do not want to miss Christopher’s show! Christopher is an amazing female impersonator who becomes more like the ladies he impersonates than the actual ladies themselves!!!! Call 296-6706 for reservations!!!!!

LATEDA TEA DANCE ON NOV. 6…..At 4 pm, it’s “Smart Ride Tea”…..and at 8:30 PM, it’s Black & Skabuddah in the By George Bar!!!!!

THE SCHOONER WHARF BAR THIS WEEKEND……11/4,5&6…Noon to5 PM, it’s Michael McCloud……11/4 , from 7 PM until Midnight, it’s Jim Morris & The Big Bamboo Band…..11/5, from 7 to Midnight, it’s Homemade Wine….11/6, from 7 to Midnight, it’s Jim Morris & The Big Bamboo Band….And every night from 9 pm until 1 am, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart!!!!

CAFÉ SOLE NOVEMBER SPECIAL…..Chef Correa is offering 20% off the regular menu and on selected wines (not on 11/24-11/27)…1029 Southard St….294-0230…For Locals only….

AT THE BOTTLECAP ON NOV. 4…….from 5:00 to 8 PM….benefits Hospice/VNA…fun for a great cause!!!! 1128 Simonton St….This is a Parrothead Party…..making money for a good cause….entertainer is Tall Paul from Nashville….great food….dancing…

THE SAUCE BOSS IS BACK ON NOV. 4, 5 & 6…..That wild and wonderful, Bill Wharton, will be ‘stirring’ it up (Gumbo), while he entertains as only he can, at The Green Parrot at two shows, 5:30 & 10 PM on Nov. 4th….and a 10 PM only show on Nov. 5th…..and a special 5:30 PM, “Will Work for Gumbo Party” on Sun., Nov. 6th. If you have never seen or heard The Sauce Boss, you do not want to miss his Gastronomical Boogie-Woogie!!!!!

JEWELRY IS ART TRUNK SHOW ON NOV. 4…….This is First Friday on Fleming…come and see the fab jewelry at the Key West Jewelry Bar, 510 Fleming St, featuring Israeli designer, Ayala Bar….come and sip some wine….and if you come in you will get a $10 Jewelry Bar Gift Card. Time of this event is 6 to 9:00 PM! The shop is open from 11 am to 7 PM in season. Call 304-9001 for more information about this rare, unique jewelry!

HAPPY NOV. 5TH BIRTHDAY TO….Gary Kaich and Stephen Murray Smith!!!!

HOWARD LIVINGSTON AT SMOKIN’ TUNA….NOV. 6TH, 11 AM until 1:00 PM…..Join Howie for an intimate acoustic Bloody Mary Morning at 4 Charles Street…. This is FREE and open to the public…hit http://smokintunasaloon.com/index.php.

3RD ANNUAL DAY FILLED WITH MUSIC ON NOV. 6….From Noon until 9 PM in the garden at the Oldest House, 322 Duval St….This benefits the Bahama Village Music Program…provides free music lessons to kids ages 6 to 16…food & drink, silent auction, raffle, prizes, & music by Local Musicians & the BVMP…for info call 809-1058.

HAPPY NOVEMBER 6TH BIRTHDAY TO…..Nancy Corbett!!!!!

SAVAGE BEETS AT VIRGILIO’S ON NOV. 7TH…..At 9 PM, it’s Skippo & His League of Crafty Musicians, including Chris Case, Din Allen and of course Skipper Kripitz! Great music for dancing…..You can’t “Beet” this band!!!!!

AT THE HOG’S BREATH……Nov. 7 thru Nov. 13…..It’s Ken Fradley & Grayson Capps from 10 PM until 2 am….From 5:30 to 9:30 PM, Nov. 8th thru Nov. 13th, it’s the music of Jimmy Parrish & Band. 400 Front St.

FREE AUDUBON PRESENTATION….NOV. 9TH….This Free presentation will be on Wed., 11/9 at 6:30 PM at the KW Garden Club at the West Martello Museum by Higgs Beach on Atlantic Blvd.

ROBIN ROBINSON BOOK SIGNING ON NOV. 11…..Local writer and Plant Expert, Robin will be signing copies of her 2nd book, ‘Roots, Rocks, Rain’ at The Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St., on Fri., Nov. 11th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM….Meet Robin & get a personalized, signed copy…buy two…makes a great gift! The cost of the book is a donation to the Key West Garden Club….appetizers are complimentary and a cash bar!!!

BOBBY NESBITT AT TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON NOV. 12…..The great Bobby Nesbitt will be back at the piano at Beachside Marriott on Sat., Nov. 12, from 6 to 10 pm, and he will be celebrating his Big Birthday that night….EVERYONE in town is invited to attend….We will also be celebrating my husband, Bob’s birthday that night (His is on 11/13!) and Richie Spada’s too!…..No doubt, Ric Palmer will make it an extra special night for the B Boys!!!! Remember, happy hour is from 5 to 7 PM every night!!!

MEN IN PARADISE FASHION SHOW ON NOV. 12…..It is a luncheon, from 11:30 am until 2:00 PM, at Marriott Beachside Resort….Yummy local men, including Howard Livingston and Jack Paul will be modeling poolside….support your fave fellows by putting Tips in their personal bucket (Hmmm…that sounds a bit racy!) The man with the Most Tips at the end of the event will be crowned :” King of Paradise.” I hear it is all sold out, but call Mindy at 296-0240 for more info.

LOCAL’S SPECIAL AT CAMILLE’S on Simonton St……..With Local ID, you have a choice of a free bottle of wine for 2….a Martini….or two slices of Key Lime Pie…..With two entrée orders.

WOMANKIND WEEKEND STARTS NOV. 11TH……Tour the new building at 1511 Truman Ave, on corner of Eisenhower…. (Thanks to Bryan Green & Tony Konrath, who bought the bldg. to lease to the Women’s Health Center!)….time is 5 to 7:00 PM…refreshments…meet the staff…..and then….

THE SURVIVOR’S PARTY…. NOV. 12TH……This is the 11th annual Concert Reunion at Salute Restaurant at Higgs Beach….6:30 to 10 PM….. Tix are $25 and includes Caribbean Bar-B-Q…….$30 at the door. Call 305-294-4004 for advance tix…… also tix sold at Womankind, 1511 Truman….Salute….Blue Heaven or online at www.womankindkeywest.org.

CONGRATS TO QUINCY PERKINS!…..Newly signed with a talent agent, Quincy just told me he is in line to film a Minute Maid commercial in Miami….and an upcoming Diet Pepsi commercial! Quincy is a Key West star, and a great friend…..and he, too, will be a contestant for Aqua Idol Waterfront Playhouse, starting on November 8th!!!!!….and one more thing, he will be starring in RED, the drama about artist, Mark Rothko, (along with Glenn Wilson) at the Red Barn Theatre this season!!!! Way to go, Quincy!!!!

LIBBY YORK IN THE NETHERLANDS….On Nov. 13th, jazz singer, Libby York will be performing in Den Haag, Netherlands….if you are there, check it out!

REQUEST FROM KW CONTEMPORARY DANCE CO…….Headed by founder, Kyla Piscopink, this great asset to Key West, has begun an online fundraising campaign. Thru Kickstarter.com they are hoping to raise some needed funds. If you can help, please go to the following link….. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1752167432/key-west-contemporary-dance-company-presents-1969. Feel free to pass this link to anyone who might be able to help. Thank you!

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL EVERY SUNDAY…..Come to JAZZ IN THE GARDENS at 526 Angela St….every Sunday from 5 to 8 PM…..This Sunday, Nov. 6th, it’s Lenore Troia and Friends!!!!!! Great time….wonderful jazz music…..super Wine Bar…amazing people….and hosted by the always glamorous, KATE MIANO!!!!! On 11/4, Mike Robinson is at the Piano. And the D’Vine Wine Gallery is open from 5 to 10 pm, from Wed. thru Sunday each week!

FOLLIES IN NYC….. If you happen to be in NYC, make sure you put FOLLIES on your list of shows to see! It stars TERRI WHITE…who brings down the house each night with her show-stopping song! Follies is at the Marquis Theatre thru Jan. 1 or so!

KW COMEDY SHOWCASE ITALIAN STYLE….NOV. 12….. This event will be at the Hog’s Breath upstairs at 7:30 PM….(doors open at 7)…Sponsored by the Sons & Daughters of Italy….Enjoy 7 super comics…and home made Italian food and desserts for only $20… Raffles, Prizes, …Cash Bar. Tix available at Hot Cuts, 3255 Flagler Ave., Lady Nails at 2720 N. Roosevelt, or at the Door. You can call 942-9748 also for will-call. The comics are Tom Snyders, Sean MacGuire, Postal Wendy, Dawn Shugart, Dan Schaub, and Evan Calhoun, with Emcee, Chad Newman….all proceeds go to Sons & Daughters KW Scholarship Fund.

PRAYER CHAIN…… Please continue to keep the following in your thoughts and prayers…… Will Stephens…..James, Popovice….Nancy Stevens…..JT Thompson……Vicki McMurray and the entire McMurray family…..Gordy Michael….Marion DePiero, Roberta’s lovely mother…..Mary Anne McGiven…..Brent Ramer…Edna Beres….Richard Crook….Don Stout……Bill Larkin..….Carol Schenk….Stephen Elliott….Claire Carroll…. Jennifer O’Lear….AJ Woods…Bill Mansfield….Dick Jones…Nancy Robinson…Sally Lewis….Patrick Richards… Virgil Williams…..Alan Ferguson….Lenore Troia’s dear Mother……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.

WATERFRONT TICKETS CAN NOW BE BOUGHT FOR UPCOMING SEASON….. You can be ahead of everyone by going online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org to order your season tickets for the 2011-12 Season…..the BEST Professional Theater in Florida!!!!! And it is a FAB season, it is, it is!!! Also, check out all the various other exciting things happening with the Waterfront Playhouse! The Waterfront has a brilliant line up of shows this season….you will NOT want to miss a single one! They are AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, DEAD MAN’S CELL PHONE, THE 25TH PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, HOME EXCHANGE….plus special shows by THE KW CONTEMPORARY DANCE CO., DENIS HYLAND, and CARMEN RODRIGUEZ…..plus IT TAKES TWO-AN EVENING OF DUETS, featuring Key West Fave singers on Nov. 18 & 19….This is the season opener….. ( You MUST check out the fabulous NEW Website, above…..)

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. Auwina Weed is with him on Thursday.

RED BARN PRESENTS…..Tix are now on sale for Red Barn’s great new season! Call the Barn at 296-9911 or visit the website at www.redbarntheatre.com/tickets for info and or tix!! The shows are Forbidden Broadway, Red, God of Carnage, Love Letters, Match, and Short Attention Span Theatre In addition Kathleen Peace will present a one woman show,, “Kathleen…Peace, Love & Jazz”. Their opening fundraiser, “Made in Key West” plays Dec. 1-3 and stars the KW Burlesque! We can’t wait to see each and every one!!!!! Call Juliet Gray at 917-756-7536 for more info.

AT AQUA NIGHTCLUB THIS WEEK….. 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!!!!!! (Please note again, that Aqua Idol for The Waterfront Playhouse begins on November 8th, 2011!!!!! Mark your calendars….it will be terrific!!!)

TAVERN ‘N TOWN THIS WEEK….……There is entertainment every single night of this week from 5 to 9:00 pm, Sun. to Thurs. and 6 to 10 pm on Fri. & Sat. On Mon., it’s Michael Thomas entertaining pM..….Tues., it’s Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas…..Wed., it’s Lenore Troia…..Thurs., it’s Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas….Fri. & Sat., it’s Mike Emerson……Sun., it’s Rob DiStaci. On Sun thru Thurs, it is from 5 to 9 pm. On Fri & Sat it is from 6 to 10 pm…in the Lounge at BeachSide Marriott….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 Palmer, the manager, who makes things hum!!!! Locals get a 10% dinner discount. Call 296-3676 for reservations.

JEANIE FALCONE SCHEDULE. Jeanie performs at The Bull between 6 and 10 pm on Friday and Saturday nights. She is at The Bull at 8 pm on Thursday nights! Jeanie performs at The Southernmost Hotel on the Beach in the Shore Bar, EVERY Thursday, from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. This gal can sing!

POPS’ ANNOUNCES GREAT SEASON…..Mark your calendars! Dec. 29 & 30, JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT…at St. Paul’s…stars Marc Crow with Nulita Loder as the narrator.. Jan. 22…At Tennessee Williams Theatre….presenting “OBBLIGATO”, a concert of opera arias…..singers are Victoria Atwater, Bruce Reed, concert master Geremy Miller and cellist Steve Sigurdson….FULL POPS Orchestra!….. March 24 & 25…Cole Porter’s KISS ME KATE starring Susan Powell and Richard White…directed by LeeRoy Reams….great guest stars…wonderful vocals and dancing too! Congrats to Vincent Zito on another special season. Season subscriptions are on sale NOW at 305-296-6059 or info@keywestpops.org. Tix to individual concerts can be purchased via www.keystix.com starting on Oct. 31.

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

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!!!!!

SCULPTURE KEY WEST ANNUAL MEETING AND MEMBER DRIVE….NOV. 14…….This event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at The Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St. Find out about the new exhibition dates while enjoying performances by the Key West Contemporary Dance Co….Cash bar….hors d’oeuvres …..all invited!

TOM CHAPIN TIX ON SALE…..Grammy Winner, Tom Chapin will be onstage at The Studios, 600 White St. on Nov. 18th….at 8 PM….Advance tix are $25 by going to www.keystix.com or calling 296-0458. Chapin has been called “one of the great personalities in contemporary folk music.” Tom works tirelessly on behalf of many charities, one being WhyHunger, founded by his brother, the late, Harry Chapin. Note that tix for the entire season of Old Town New Folk season can be purchased now.

$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!!!

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.

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

CLASSICAL GUITAR CONCERT ON WED & FRI EACH WEEK….. This will take place at the Hyatt Resort, 601 Front St…..8 pm dinner at the SHOR Grill (a la carte) Concert featuring Mateo, is at 9 pm and is $25. Call 305-304-1437 to reserve.

Love to YOU…and Remember…….Ultimately, ‘Takers’ lose & ‘Givers’ win!

Have a Great Weekend!

Lynda