Another Thankful Thursday!                                 

                           THURSDAY,  JANUARY 13^th, 2011, IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!

 NANCY ROBINSON IS THANKFUL….

Our beloved Nancy sent me this…”I am more than thankful for my Key West Family and my Family up North…for the support I am having in my late years.  Not a day goes by that they do not give me the help I need, as circumstances have gotten more difficult.  They give me both physical and mental aid, and it is wonderful and greatly appreciated.”  Dear, dear Nancy…You are so dear, special, and so very loved by the KW Community!

 

AT AQUA LAST NIGHT….

Another super crowd at Aqua…..toward the end of the evening, two very handsome young men approached Bobby Nesbitt….turned out they were on holiday from the UK…their names were Gavin James and Matthew Gent, and one was starring in Les Mis on the London stage…and the other had just finished being in Phantom….They each sang and caused quite a stir….both Excellent!  We are looking forward to seeing them around town during this next week.  Also, I believe they will be at the Aqua Idol Show at the Waterfront Playhouse this evening!

 

D’VINE WINE GALLERY IS OPEN….BOBBY NESBITT ON FOR CABARET NIGHT!

From Wed. thru Sun. at 5 until 10 PM, the new hot Wine Gallery AT The Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St., is open for your Wining Pleasure…See what everyone in town is talking about!  A new concept that you will LOVE!  Tonight, Thurs. night, it’s Cabaret Night with dreamboat, Bobby  Nesbitt at the piano and singing, from 5:30 to 9:00 PM!  

Sunday is Jazz Night at this Key West Oasis of Joy!

 

GREETINGS…AT THE RED BARN THEATRE….THRU JAN. 15 ONLY!!!

These are your last few nights to see this super delightful, moving, and thought provoking holiday play that has been receiving praise and raves by everyone who sees it!  Joy Hawkins has directed this gem…starring Quincy Perkins, Robin Deck, Gene Drum, Brandon Beach and Shakti Assouline…it will touch your heart!  For tix, go to www.redbarntheatre.com or call 296-9911.  The Red Barn is located at 319 Duval St.  (Please note that The Little Black Dress Event on 1/13 has been canceled at this time.)

 

ANNUAL MISS KEY WEST CLOSET BALL PAGEANT TONIGHT…1/13..

This event will take place at 8 PM in the Garden Bar of Bourbon St. Pub, 724 Duval St…hosted by Randy Roberts and produced by Ben Teague!!!All proceeds go to AIDS Help….$20….includes the Show, silent auction, 50/50 Raffle….call 293-3666 for reserved seating which is limited.

 

TIX ON SALE FOR BRUCE MOORE’S SHOW ON 1/31 & 2/7…

Bruce Moore, our dear Broadway Baby, is heading for NYC to spread his wings…He has 2 farewell shows scheduled, called, “Once Before I Go”…on Jan. 31^st and Feb. 7^th..at 8 PM in the Tennessee Williams Cabaret Theatre.  This will be a toe-tapping evening of song and dance…a loving goodbye gift to KW and the people who mean so much to him.  Call the box office at 295-7676 or go to www.keystix.com for tickets.  Let’s make these nights memorable for Bruce, who has given our community so much joy during these past years!

 

PRAYER CHAIN…

Please remember the following in your thoughts and prayers… Claire Carroll…..Jennifer O’Lear….Richard Crooks…Richard Stephens…Karla Muir….Lottie Domski…the John Turner Family….Edna McVey…Katie Hooper…. Please send me the names of those whom should be added to the prayer chain.  I know there are those out there are others who could use good thoughts, prayers, and cheer from the community.  Remember also, that you don’t have to be physically sick to be prayed for…there are Many reasons people need our prayers.  Prayers change things, and we are all in this together.  Thank you.

 

RICHARD CROOKS….

Richard Crooks has been facing some health challenges.  It is also his birthday coming up on January 16^th, Sunday!  Please take some time to send him a card and some well-wishes.  His address is 1439 12^th St., Key West, FL 33040.  You can e-mail him at nindrum@aol.com.  Thanks a lot!

 

JOY GALLERY ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING ALL MONTH…

This Gallery, under new management by Jim Wallace, announces that they will be celebrating its Grand Opening during the entire month of January.  Located at 1124 Duval St., the 2011 season will be dedicated to live up to its name…JOY!    During the month of Jan., the gallery will be open for longer hours, quality artwork at affordable prices will be offered…and stop in, sip a glass of wine and see what Jim and Joy are all about!  From Jan. 18 to the 20^th, artist Steve Tracy will be there to meet and greet and present his works of art. Multi-media Artist, Rita Schwab, will be in the gallery Jan. 30 & 31^st.

 

JIMMY OLSON IS THANKFUL…

“I am thankful for having so many things, people, and places in this life that make me smile….a beautiful warm sunny day in January….a chicken in a tree….my cat, Schubert, yowling each morning to wake me up…a late afternoon workout….movie and dinner out with a friends…playing the piano at Square One (see below)…attending one of the many amazing musical & theatrical events on our small Island…an unexpected smile from a stranger on the street…the “Old Man” Palm I planted 4 years ago, continuing to thrive…my mother, Jean, looking beautiful….the great wide world of friends and family, who nurture, facilitate, and encourage me to grow stronger, better and happier each day.  I give thanks.”

 

HOWARD LIVINGSTON’S KEY WEST TIME…

This wonderful entertainer is on DirecTV, Channel 354, every Thurs. at 9 PM, on sun. at 7:30 PM and Tues. at 11 PM.  You can also go to www.conchtv.com or to www.keywesttime.com and catch Howard 24/7 wherever you are!

 

RANDY THOMPSON and the STARS OF AQUA IDOL SHOW…JAN. 13^th…

Emcee Extraordinaire, Randy Thompson, with Aqua Idol Michael McCabe, plus Amy Ray, Traci Reynolds, Gayla Morgan, Yoa Hardardottir, Bill Heller, Tim Dahms, Maj Johnson, Valerie Carr, James Warren, Victor Lopez, plus Chris Tanner and other surprises!  8:00 PM…$50…Gala after Party sponsored by Bunnie Smith & Jack Paul and catered by Teresa Wright.  Call 294-5015 for tickets NOW!  Or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org.  Very few tickets remain so call NOW!!

 

TAVERN ‘N TOWN …1/13…

The lovely Carmen Rodriguez & the dashing Gordy Michael perform from  5 to 9 PM in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott….2 for 1 Cocktails from 5 to 7:00 PM!

 

AT LATEDA…JAN. 13^TH….

It’s Debra & Patrick entertaining in the By George Bar at 8 PM at 1125 Duval St….This dynamic duo is also there on Friday and Saturday night starting at 8:30 PM!!!

 

MIKE EMERSON AT LITTLE PALM ISLAND ON JAN. 13^TH…

Mike performs solo guitar & vocals at Little Palm, from 7 to 10:00 PM!

 

NANCY 3 HOFFMAN ANNOUNCE PIANO LESSONS AT THE COLLEGE…

Piano Dreams for Beginners and Intermediates begins this week at FKCC.  If you want to learn to play, call Nancy at 305-809-3155 for further info.   Nancy will be the featured Showcase Guest at The Pier House on Jan. 16^th at 9 PM with Larry Smith!

 

SCHOONER WHARF ENTERAINTERS…. ON Mon, Jan. 13^th…

Noon to 5 PM…Michael McCloud…7 to 11 PM….The Cool Duo of Sam Ramos & Carl Peachey…From 9 PM until 1 AM …the Magic of Frank Everhart.

 

CAPTAINS OF IMPROV SCHEDULE….1/14, 21, 28…

This wild & wacky group appears every Fri. eve Upstairs at The Hog’s Breath Saloon …2 shows at 8 and 11:00 PM!  The dates are January 14-21-28!!!!

 

CHRISTOPHER PETERSON SHOW IN LAS VEGAS!!!!

Had a great chat with Christopher the other day….Just to let you know, he is booked at The Onyx theater in Las Vegas for Jan. 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29!  If you are planning a trip to Vegas, don’t forget to catch Chris’s fabulous Eyecons Show!  We ALL sure do miss him in Key West!!!!

 

THE IMPROVABLES COMEDY TROUPE…1/15 & 22…

This new group will perform at The BottleCap at 1128 Simonton St., in the Groove Lounge at 8 PM on Jan. 15 & 22.  This is a branch of The People’s theater of KW.  Go to the website at www.keywestimprov.com for more information.

 

FLORIDA SEAFOOD FESTIVAL…Jan. 15^th…

This Event will be held at Bayview Park, from 11 AM until 9 PM….Live entertainment all day, fabulous food, Arts & Crafts, Marine Exhibits and Youth Activities, lots of Vendors selling their wares…..  Bring the whole family !

 

SATURDAY DANCE SOCIAL….Jan. 15^th…

…8 until 11 PM….Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Hustle, Western, etc….bring a non alcoholic drink & or a munchies to share…at Paradise Health & Fitness Dance Studio, 1706 N. Roosevelt Blvd….No partners needed…only $5.  Call Lucy & Leon at 296-6348.

 

BENEFIT FOR SOLDIER RIDE….Jan. 15 at Aqua Nightclub…

From 7 to 9 PM, there will be 30 young veterans that just got home here….also drag queens and live singers entertaining…Come one and all!  Free to enter.  Organized by Surrey Westrupp.

 

VINCENT MELENDY IS THANKFUL….

In short, ‘”I am thankful to be married to a wonderful woman (Kathy) for 35 years this weekend!”  (Actually on Sunday, Jan. 16^th!)

 

FREE LITERARY SEMINAR SESSION AT SAN CARLOS…JAN. 16^TH…

There will be a Free Session open to the Public at 2 PM at the San Carlos on Duval…speakers are Gael Greene, Roy Blount, Billy Collins, Jane Hirshfield, Kevin Young, Madhur Jaffrey, Nicole Mones, Bich Minh Nguyen, and Molly O’Neill.  Get there early…it will be a full house!

 

JIMMY OLSON AT SQUARE ONE…JAN. 16^TH & 17^TH…

Smooth pianist, Jimmy Olson (also an Aqua Idol singing contestant), will be tickling the ivories at Square One Restaurant in Duval Square from 6 to 9 PM both eves.  Jimmy will play songs from the Great American songbook, requests, show tunes, and if you want to sing, join him at the piano to warble a bit!

 

FLEMING STREET GALLERY…JAN. 16^TH OPENING…

This Gallery at 830 Fleming St. at the corner of Margaret, celebrates its season opening on Sun. jan., 16^th from 6 to 9 PM..Titled, “Two Points of View”..it is an eclectic collection for photographic works by locals, Shirley Sulllivan and Don Kincaid.  Their subjects are many Key’s treasures of the underwater, literary & architectural variety….with some 1974 Buffet on the side.  Come to this Free Reception and meet & greet the artists.  305-296-9000.

 

SAVE JAN. 17^TH FOR A TROPIC CINEMA EVENT…

The Documentary  Film, “For the Next 7 Generations” about the 13 indigenous grandmothers…will be shown at The Tropic at 7:30 PM.  Q & A to follow with NYC Film Producer, Carole Hart & one of the 13 Grandmothers via ‘Skype’.  Tix are only $10.  This will sell out so come early or buy ahead.  In the Carper Theatre.  Gail Lima will be on hand to present this show to the audience.

 

FRAN DECKER OF FRANGIPANI GALLERY….Jan. 19^th…

…will be presenting her show “Flying High” at Frangipani Gallery at 1102 Duval St. on Jan. 19^th.  Meet Fran, the owner/artist of this Gallery, at a reception from 6 to 9:00 PM, to see her new paintings….the show will run thru Jan. 31^st.  Note that artist William Welch’s wonderful exhibit is at this Gallery until Jan. 15^th, and Bill, himself, will be on hand on Sundays and Wednesdays.  His exhibit is titled, “Souvenirs.”  The gallery is open from 10 AM until 6 PM every day.

 

LEADING LADIES OF BROADWAY ON JAN. 23^rd…

…The Key West POPS presents this fabulous show honoring the great dames of Broadway and starring, Terri White, Lee Roy Reams, Susan Speidel, Maria Zito-Kaufman, Laurie Breakwell, Kristen Michelle, Bruce Moore, Bobby Nesbitt, Mike Mulligan, Danny Weathers, David Black, Eric Haley, Dean Walters, Gordon Ross, Marjorie Paul-Shook, Mary Falconer, Joy Hawkins, Linda Greenberg, Gayla Morgan, Kyla Piscopink, Carolyn cooper, the Halbes, members of the Keys Chorale…at 7:30 PM for ONE Night ONLY!!!  Vincent Zito is musical director, Cameron Murray is the director, with choreographers, Penny Leto, Bruce Moore, & Carolyn Cooper!  Go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 for tickets to this MUST SEE show!

 

DON’T FORGET TO GO DAILY TO MY WEBSITE…

…at https://www.conchtv.com/key-west/lynda or to www.conchtv.com.  I will be sending this out a few times a week, but I am updating the website every day….so check it out and DO leave a comment.

 

CABARET DUJOUR AT TENNESSEE WILLIAMS ON JAN. 14^TH…

Join TaTah DuJour and an ALL Star Cast for a night of Classic Burlesque as it once was!…this will be an opulent show that will take you to the olden days of Burly Q…the Ann Corio and Gypsy Rose Lee era!…wacky comedy, live music, saucy & sassy and quite a bit brassy!  Marky Pierson is the super host!  Tix can be bought online at www.keystix.com or by calling 295-7676..also at the door the night of the show.   

 

DOES ANYONE NEED THESE SERVICES????

I have a very close friend who does elder care, child care, pet sitting and house sitting.  If  you are in need of these services, please call 262-490-5002, or let me know and I will send your numbers to her.  She comes Highly recommended!  Thank You!

 

PIANO RECITALS ON JAN. 16 & 23….

Concert pianist, David Troy-Francis will be back in The Keys and he will be presenting 2 piano recitals.  There will be on at St. Peter Church on Big Pine Key  at MM31.5 on Sun., Jan. 16^th at 7:00 PM.  David announces that this concert will be dedicated to the memory of his dear friend, Adeline Turner.   The other concert will be in Islamorada at Matacumbe United Methodist Church at MM81.8, Oceanside, on Sun., Jan. 23^rd, at 1:30 PM.  David will be performing classical compositions and also American Hymns.  For further details call 323-251-0896.   

 

BOURBON ST. BINGO…EVERY SUNDAY…1/16…

….at 5 PM, until Feb. 6^th upstairs at 801 Duval St….all proceeds go to the Xena Fund!

 

SHOW & SHINE CAR SHOW….Jan. 16^th…

The Fla Keys Southernmost Car Club holds its monthly Show & Shine, from Noon to 4 PM at Sugarloaf Lodge, MM.17…Prizes, beverages, music, and great vehicles to see and drool over….most of all it is FREE for the whole family.  Call Dick Moody at 942-1758 for further details.

 

REQUEST FROM ME TO YOU…

Please take some time to send me something you are thankful for, that I can use for Thankful Thursday, okay?  Surely, you are thankful for something!  Please send to me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net.  Also, if you have not sent me your birthday (month and day only) or your anniversary if pertains…please forward to just mentioned e-mail address, so I can add you to the LIST!  Thanks a LOT!

 

COMMUNITY DAY AT FORT EAST MARTELLO…JAN. 16^TH…

This means Locals have FREE admission to this wonderful museum during its operating hours!  In February, it will be the Custom House! 

 

LIBBY YORK AT THE STUDIOS ON JAN. 22^nd…

This Cabaret Show, entitled, “Cosmopolitans on the Rock”…a concert with dancing…tix are selling fast….$20 in advance and $25 at the door…go to www.keystix.com. Show is 8 PM!

Libby performs at Café Sole from Noon until 2 PM every Sunday for Brunch!

 

HAPPY JANUARY 13th BIRTHDAY TO…

 

Love to YOU…and Remember….

Those who love deeply never grow old….they may die of old age, but they die young!

Lynda