APRIL COMES IN LIKE A LAMB!
APRIL FOOL’S WEEKEND….4/1, 4/2 & 4/3 2011, in KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!
PRAYER CHAIN… Please keep the following in your special thoughts and prayers…….Carol Schenk….Stephen Elliott….Rose Lopez….Claire Carroll…..Jennifer O’Lear……Nancy Robinson….Sally Lewis….Alan Ferguson …..Vanessa McCaffrey…Richard Stephens…Anne Stevens and Family…..the Winiarski Family… We are all in this together….We ARE One Human Family!
KONK AM 1500 RADIO……4/1…. On 4/1, it’s Film on Friday with Shirrel Rhoades and Michael Shields on ARTWAVES!!!!! 11 to Noon!
TIX ON SALE FOR ‘THE NEW CENTURY’ AT THE WATERFRONT…. This hilarious, outrageous comedy starring Danny Weathers, Rhett Kalman, Linda Bernhardt, Maggie Meier, and Annie Miners, opens Tues., April 5th! It runs thru April 23, at 8 pm (no performances the week of 4/10 to18). Directed by Rich Simone….opening night party sponsored by Tom & Kathy Cawley and Charlie Allen. Go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 294-5015 for tix. You will NOT want to miss this show!
“BECKY’S NEW CAR”, AT THE RED BARN…Wed. thru Sat. each week….4/1 & 2…. This hit comedy, directed by Joy Hawkins, stars Maribeth Graham, Mook J, Douglas Shook, Erin McKenna, Kyle Caskey, and Justin Ahearn. This show is at 8 PM and runs through April 9th. For tix go to www.redbarntheatre.com or call 296-9911. We saw this super show and it is marvelous! The show stars Mary Falconer, Doug Shook, Mook J, and they are all marvelous, but it is Maribeth Graham’s show all the way….She is a breath of fresh air, charming as all get out, and you cannot help but love her to pieces!
‘REASONS TO BE PRETTY’ AT RED BARN….4/3,4,5….… This play, written by Neil LaBute & directed by Carole MacCartee, runs Sun., Mon., & Tues. through April 5th. Starring 4 great actors, Brandon Beach, Shakti Assouline, Amber McDonald Good, and John Good, this play is about the decisions of youth, and makes a case for what you believe , being yourself and being brave when confronting hard choices…and will challenge you to be a part of the world and not merely an onlooker! Sounds like another winner for The Red Barn Theatre. Call 296-9911 for reservations or go to www.redbarntheatre.com.
CONGRATS TO THE HOLLENBACKS AND CONCH TV…. Gail & Craig Hollenback of ConchTV have some great news to share…Congrats are in order! Just go to…. https://www.conchtv.com/conch-republic-media-group-press-release-01?rootcat=home and you will find out what everyone is excited about! We share in their joy!!!!
HELP KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL WITH OPERATION GRADUATION…. The community is planning the events of Operation Graduation for the senior class…an all night event providing a safe, alcohol & drug free celebration….a night of music, dancing, movies, games, fun and food. Everyone is asked to help, as it takes a great effort to make this happen.Donations can be sent to Key West High School….Attention of Leslie Holmes….at 2100 Flagler Ave…..Key West, FL 33040. Contact Leslie at 293-1549, ex:54434, or e-mail her at leslie.holmes@keysschools.com. Thanks for your help & caring!
AT AQUA…..April 1……. Dave Bootle performs at Aqua Nightclub, 711 Duval from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm! The Aquanettes are live onstage on 4/1&2 at 9 and 11 PM….on 4/3, only at 9!
JOSEPH LOWE PERFORMS FREE CONCERT AT ST. PAUL’S…..4/1 This concert is presented from Noon until 1:00 PM, every day during the week only. FREE!!!!
LATEDA ON APRIL 1-2-3…… All three nights, it’s great music from Debra & Patrick at 8:30 PM in the By George Bar…..Bring your dancin’ shoes!!!!! On April 1st and 2nd, it’s Randy Roberts LIVE….at 9 pm in the Crystal Room! Call 296-6706 for tickets!
FISH FRY AT ST. MARY’S , FRIDAY….APRIL 1st… The St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus serve this amazing all you can eat fish fry every Fri. during Lent and ALL are invited! Meal includes, fried or baked fish, fries, black beans & rice, cole slaw, Cuban bread, soft drinks, dessert, tea and water…for ONLY $10 adults & Kids $5. Conch Fritters are available for $2 more… Time is 5 to 8 PM….All proceeds go to help the School!
SKIPPER AND GORDY AT SALUTE…APRIL 1st… These great duo entertain for your dining pleasure, every Friday at Salute Restaurant at Higgs Beach, 1000Atlantic from 5:30 to 7:30 pm! Skipper Kripitz, Gordy Michael, good food, gorgeous setting, the ocean, blue skies, the sunset, great music…..That should definitely make someone’s Thankful Thursday List!!!!
TAVERN ‘N TOWN SCHEDULE….….4/1-2-3….. On 4/1, it’s Carmen Rodriguez & Tim McAlpine entertaining/ On 4/2…..Bobby Nesbitt is back at the piano from 6 to 10 pm/ On 4/3, it’s Rob Distaci from 5 to 9 pm…….At BeachSide Marriott in the Lounge!!!!! 2 for 1 cocktails from 5 to 7 pm every single evening! Special Tapas Menu on Tues. & Thurs.
THE CAPTAINS OF IMPROV….APRIL 1st… This fresh comedy group performs at The Hog’s Breath at 8 and 10 pm at 400 Front St., until April 22nd. From then on they are the opening act for The Red Barn’s Short Attention Span Theatre on Wed. thru Sat., at 8 pm,4/27 thru 5/28. Go to www.thecaptainsofimprov.com for more information .
COMEDY CLASSES HELD SUNDAYS….. The Captains of Improv will be holding Comedy Classes on Sundays, from 4 to 6 pm. The $75 fee includes five classes and admission to five shows. Come learn, play & laugh with a team of improve pros at Digital Island Media, 955
Caroline St., Suite 7. For more info e-mail mike.captains.improv@gmail.com or call 731-4680.
LIBBY AND GORDY AT CAFÉ SOLE…April 3rd… This great duo performs from noon until 2 pm at Café Sole for Brunch. Call 294-0230 to reserve.
SHAMELESS PLUG FOR BOB FRECHETTE….. Did you know my husband Bob Frechette is a Key West Realtor? He is with Compass Reality in the Truman Annex and he sells property all over the Island. If you need some help, advice, or have someone interested in buying a home….give him a call at 305-304-2584 or e-mail him at rfrec59@bellsouth.net. He is the best if I do say so myself!
THE STUDIOS OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ART CLASSES….. April offers the perfect chance to try a weekly class at The Studios, 600 White St. Artists Karen Beuprie (Mon. Watercolors) Tues. with Rick worth…..Jim Salem teaches on Wed……To find out about workshops and classes, go to www.tskw.org or stop by the Armory or call 296-0458 for more information
D’VINE WINE GALLERY JAZZ AT THE GARDENS…4/ 1-2-3 …. This hot spot is open from 5
to 10 pm every Wed. thru Sun. Thursday is Cabaret Night from 5:30 to 9:30 pm and Sunday is
Jazz Night from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. This Sunday, 4/3, will be Gordy Michael and Skipper Kripitz with special chanteuse, jazz singer, Christine Naughton. Great to see Skipper & Gordy at The Gardens again!
BLACK & SKABUDDAH SCHEDULE…4/1&2….. On 4/1, this duo performs from 6 to 10 PM at Conch Republic Seafood Co. on Greene St. On 4/2, they are at Sloppy Joe’s from noon till 4:45!
KEYS KIDS PRESENT THE NIGHTINGALE to 4/1 & 2….. The final musical of the season will be at Key West High School, starring Keys Kids! This musical is based on the Chinese folk legend by Hans Christian Andersen. It’s directed by Mimi McDonald, choreographed by Penny Leto, musical direction by Nancy 3 and Nora Revelin. Showtimes are:……Fri., 4/1 at 7:30 pm…..Sat., 4/ 2 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm. Tix can be bought at MacArthur Music, www.keystix.com, or at the door. For more info call 509-1370 or to online to www.keyskidskeywest.com.
HAPPY HOUR AT THE BOTTLECAP GROOVE LOUNGE ON FRI., APRIL 1st…. From 5 to 8 PM tonight’s tips will go to benefit Samuel’s House, which provides a safe haven for hundreds of women & children who have become homeless due to poverty, violence, substance abuse, ill health or other traumas. All invited…1128 Simonton St.
APRIL FOOL’S ENCORE AT THE STUDIOS, 4/1…. This show stars Ben Harrison, with Paulie Walterson, Larry Smith, & Erin Elkins….benefit for the Studios, 600 White St….Reception after at a private home….8 pm…$25 in advance and $30 the day of show. Ben will introduce his new album, AIR SUNSHINE, a nostalgic look at how things ‘used’ to be in our world! Part of the
old town new folk series at The Studios!
LAURIE BREAKWELL SHOW ON APRIL 1ST… Laurie’s 1st concert is on April 1st at the Tennessee Williams Cabaret Theatre…The show, entitled, ‘Cleavage in the Night-Laurie Breakwell Exposed’ will feature her 3 man back-up group of Marc Crow, Nathan Gay and James Carter….David Troy Francis is the musical director/pianist, plus Dave Parker on drums, and Joe Dallas, bass. There are two shows, at 8 PM and 10 PM. Go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 for reservations! There are great seats available for the 10 pm show….which hear is going to be a hum-dinger!!!!!!
KEY WEST FOOLSFEST…APRIL 1ST….. KW legend, Will Soto invites everyone to the newest Island Event…..Starts at 5 pm at Harpoon Harry’s on Caroline St. with a costume contest. Then the party moves to The Schooner Wharf Bar at 5:30 pm for a juggling show….then to Mallory Square where there will be games, face painting, a dunk tank, magic, plus live music. For more info call Soto at 923-9196. Proceeds from Key West FoolsFest will fund a scholarship for the recipient to study the Performing Arts at the School of his/her choice!
IT’S SMIRK’S BIRTHDAY AT THE GREEN PARROT…APRIL 1ST…. Smirk is 36 on 4/1 and everyone is invited to his party at 5 PM….and for a group photo!…at 5:30 pm, it’s the V-Ray Blues Band to perform!
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PARTY…..ALL INVITED….APRIL 1ST…. No foolin’…there really will be a party at the ship, the INGHAM at the Truman Waterfront…..6 to 8 pm….Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres…..RSVP by calling 294-9006 or e-mail opsdirector@habitatlowerkeys.org.
THE PAUL COTTON BAND AT SCHOONER WHARF….APRIL 1 & 2…. The legendary Paul Cotton of POCO, winner of multiple Gold & Platinum records, performs at Schooner Wharf 2 nights only……others in the band are Joel Nelson, Marty Stonely, Russ Scavelli (Skabuddah), and Gregg Shanie. 7:30 to Midnight on April 1 and from 8 pm till 1 am on April 2….…go online to www.paulcotton.com for more info. (More Schooner Wharf news below.)
THE PIER HOUSE….APRIL 1-2-3….. April 1…..Michael Thomas subs for Larry on Friday starting at 7 PM……April 2….Larry performs starting at 7 pm…….April 3….Larry is joined by Maj Johnson, that fab singer, as the featured Showcase entertainer on Sunday at 9 PM! She’s terrific!!!!! Larry starts at 7 pm!!!
AT THE SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL 1-2-3…… All three days from Noon until 5 pm, it’s Michael McCloud & Friends……All three days from 9 pm until 1 Am, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart…… On April 3 from 6:30 to 11 pm, it’s Latin Calypso with Marty Stonely & Friend.
AT VIRGILIO’S ON APRIL 1 & 2….. At 10 pm, it’s Injade performing, with Adrienne, Tim
McAlpine, Chris Burchard, Luis Vera and Michele Dravis! Great music for sure!
FLAGLER BYCICLE TOUR APRIL 2ND… To register, contact Cristina Lindley, 293-7658. Starts at 9 am and will be a guided tour of Flagler’s history in Key West. All meet at the Casa Marina resort with stops at points of interest along the way. The tour is Free but there is a $5 per person fee for the Custom House stop and a $3 fee for the Historeum. Those not wanting to go on these stops, can wait outdoors till the tour resumes. Bring bike and helmet, cameras, etc. Only 15 permitted. (I highly recommend the stop at the Custom House….it is fantastic!)
LAST BOOK SALE AT LIBRARY….APRIL 2ND…. The final book sale of the season will take
place this Saturday, from 9:30 am until 1:30 pm in the Palm Garden at the KW Library, at 700
Fleming St……books and CD’s will be sold….most for $1.00 or less!
WELCOME HOME BOBBY NESBITT!!!!! APRIL 2nd!!!!! Can’t wait for the return of Golden Boy, BOBBY NESBITT! He will be back from his travels to Lisbon, and will be at the piano from 6 to 10 pm on Saturday, April 2nd…..at Tavern ‘N Town in Beachside Marriott! Let’s give Bobby a warm Key West welcome!
REGGAE FEST ON APRIL 2ND…… Reggae legends, Pato Banton and Calton Coffie, showcase their world renowned rhythms at this Fest on Sat., april 2nd, from noon until 6 pm at The Sugarloaf Lodge, MM17. These are two charismatic reggae singers…food and libations will be available…..Tix are $20 in advance or $25 at the gate. Tix can be bought at any one of the nine Centennial Bank branches in the Keys. No picnic baskets, coolers, backpacks or pets allowed. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. For more info go to www.lowerkeyschamber.com or call 872-2411.
RUMMAGE SALE BENFIT FOR KWAR SCHOARSHIP FUND…APRIL 2ND…ITEMS NEEDED…. Rummage Sale items are badly needed for this sale…..looking especially for used furniture in good condition, and usable things for the home. Call Christopher Elwell at 481-1790 and arrange for a pick up of your donations. This benefit will be from 9 am until 3 pm on April 2nd. ….A Sidewalk Sale at Royal Furniture next to Publix in Searstown. This is presented by KW Assoc. of Realtors…and benefits our local high school students.
PLANT MEDICINE SPEAKER…..APRIL 2ND….. ….Lecturer is Eda Zavala….7 PM at the Tropical Forest & Botanic Garden…at the Nature Chapel…call 296-1504 for info.
THE IMPROVABLES COMEDY CRUISE….SAT., APRIL 2ND…… Check in at 8 pm…depart at 8:30 pm…..at Key West Bight, 201 William St. Reserve by calling 296-2554 or go online to http://sunsetwatersportskeywest.com/key-west-comedy-cruise.html.
WANT TO BE A PART OF THE PEOPLES THEATER OF KEY WEST? If so, please contact Artistic Director, Tammy Shanley at 612-386-7426. There are 2 very important large jobs available (volunteer positions) for someone dedicated….Board President & Executive Director. If these jobs interest you, please call Tammy or go to info@ptkw.org.
BREAKFAST DEAL AT ST. MARY’S PARISH…APRIL 3RD…. The Knights of Columbus will be serving up their fabulous breakfast buffet this Sunday from 8 am until Noon in the Sacred Heart Hall on Windsor Ln. Cost is only $8 and includes biscuits & gravy, scrambled eggs, pancakes, grits, sausage, ham, coffee, juice, donuts….the works! All you can eat…..All profits go to help the school!
JAZZ AT THE GREEN PARROT….APRIL 3RD… It’s that great jazzy trio of Richard Crooks, Mike Emerson and Tim McAlpine at 1:00 pm at the Green Parrot every Sunday!!!! All jazz artists are invited to join in the jammin!!! At 5:30 pm, it’s Bong Hits for Geezers, with Kenny Fradley, Barry Cuda, and Richard Crooks…sound check, right after Jazz!
WONKA FESTIVAL NEEDS CHOCOLATE….April 3… The 9th annual Willie Wonka Chocolate Festival benefiting the Cancer Foundation of the Florida Keys will be 4/3 at the Southernmost House at the end of Duval St. They need chocolate donations of all kinds…cakes, cookies, candy, donuts, etc. If you can donate call Doria Goodrich at 293-7104. The Event actually takes place on 4/3 from 11 am until 3 pm.
AT THE STUDIOS…APRIL 3RD….. Fine Art Forum: Richard Buckheim speaks on The Artist as Cultural Interpreter…5 pm at 600 White St…..call 296-0458 for info.
JIMMY OLSON AT SQUARE ONE ON APRIL 3 & 4…… Pianist, Jimmy Olson, will be at the piano from 6 to 9 pm at Square One….he will play your fave tunes….come and sing along!
LARRY HARVEY’S 90TH BIRTHDAY ON APRIL 6TH…. Please plan to attend Key West’s most beloved LARRY HARVEY’S 90th birthday celebration at Aqua Nightclub, from 5 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, April 6th! Entertainment will be by the always superb Bobby Nesbitt and various KW entertainers. Cake and Hors d’Oeurves will be served! Circle that day on your calendar! Let’s all be there to show Larry how much we love him! Larry is a true Key West Treasure and a Legend in his own time!
HOWARD LIVINGSTON & BAND PERFORM AT THE SAN CARLOS, APRIL 12TH…. Howie
and the Mile Marker 24 Band will be doing a gala benefit performance for the Waterfront
Playhouse on April 12th at 8 pm at The San Carlos Institute! He has LOTS of new songs planned, and if you have never seen him….this is a MUST! He lights up every stage and every room! Go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 294-5015 for tickets. One night only!!!!
HOLD APRIL 15TH FOR BUTTERFLY BALL…. The Blue Butterfly Ball will be held at the
Tropical Forest & Botanic Gardens on Stock Island, on 4/15, from 5:30 to 10:30 PM …..Go to
www.kwbgs.org for tickets or more info, or call Gail Lima at 296-7373 or gaillima@hotmail.com.
PUN OF THE DAY…. The key to the success of all musicians of NOTE, is their ability to stay COMPOSED while performing at a level that can’t be BEAT!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TASTE OF KEY WEST, APRIL 18TH… This event which benefits AIDS Help needs volunteers to help on 4/18. All volunteers receive a free 2011 T-Shirt…Volunteer meeting with instructions, will be held on April 14th at St. Paul’s Parish Hall, at
401 Duval St . at 6 pm. Call Terry Paulson at 293-3666 to sign up or for more info!
HAPPY APRIL 1st BIRTHDAY TO……. April 1……expert baker, LEE SKILLINGTON…… and to new friend, MARY ELLEN LAPP…….
HAPPY APRIL 2ND ANNIVERSARY TO……fabulous couple, LINDA & FRED GREENBERG!!!!!
HAPPY APRIL 3rd BIRTHDAY TO….that man with the million dollar smile, TOMMY WILSON!
Love to YOU…and Remember…
You can’t wrap love in a box….but you can wrap a person in a hug!!!!!
Lynda
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THE NEW CENTURY
Opens This Tuesday, April 5th At The WFPH
The outrageous comedy THE NEW CENTURY opens for 10 performances only, starting this Tuesday. Written by the master of one-liners Paul Rudnick (Jeffrey, Regrets Only and the movie, In and Out) and directed by Carbonell Award-winner Rich Simone. It features a fabulous cast: Linda Bernhard,* Rhett Kalman,* Maggie Meier, Annie Miners and Danny Weathers.* *Member of Actors’ Equity Association
THE NEW CENTURY is a laugh-out loud collection of four one-act plays. As The New York Times raved, “The one-liners fly like rockets in [this] rollicking play…Building on time-honored traditions within gay and Jewish humor, Mr. Rudnick turns stereotypes into bullet-deflecting armor and jokes into an inexhaustible supply of ammunition.”
Click here to read more. And to hear Mr. Charles invite you to the show.
Opening night party sponsored by Kathy and Tom Cawley and Charlie Allen.
You’ll shriek with laughter!
Audience Advisory: Adult Language and Brief Nudity.
Please note there are no performances the week of April 10 to 18.
Check out the Friday Night Date special, which is 2 tickets for $60, a savings of $20.
Season sponsors of the Waterfront include Comcast, Digital Island Media,
El Meson de Pepe’s and WKWM/WLRN.
This production is sponsored in part by the Monroe Tourist Development Council, the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council,
and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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