JANUARY 22- JAN .29, 2024…IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA ….

****IT’S BROADWAY NIGHT AT AQUA IDOL FOR THE WATRFRONT PLAYHOUSE!!!  This is always a GREAT night of musical entertainment, as our 15 fabulous contestants sing songs from wonderful Broadway Musicals!!!   For this occasion, the divine BOBBY NESBITT will join CHRISTOPHER PETERSON AND ME, in the Judge’s Booth!  This FREE -to- attend Event at AquaPlex Nightclub at 711 Duval St.  Starts at 6 pm….. Get  there early to secure a great seat!  Superb vocalists are ….   CLAIRE CAPLAN…BAHAMA BOB LEONARD….JERRY HUGHES….JORDAN SOMMER….BETTY CARRAWAY ….GREGORY FISHER….FLOYD JENKINS….JIMMY OLSON ….JOE TRIPP  ……TREY FORSYTH…MINA MINA LOPEZ….MARIAH WOESSNER….JIM SPEAKE…ADAM STAMPER…AND… MARIA MOUKA WALLACE!!!    Emcee is Laure Thibaud…. Jimmy Harcup is in the sound booth….Great Bar Staff includes RIC DERY… and working the floor are DARLING RHET KALMAN… and back by POPULAR DEMAND, is  the  ADORABLE MARK WATSON!!!!!!   Also…. Broadway Star, TERRI WHITE WILL BE A GUEST SINGER… AND SHE IS  THE BEST!!!!!    I am very busy helping Destiny Montgomery who is ‘The Queen In Charge’ this year.   Looking forward to seeing you every Monday….Our remaining dates are JAN. 22,29, FEB. 5, 12, 19, 26 and the Finale on MARCH 4!!!!  PLEASE , PLEASE….DON’T PLAN ANY OTHER ACTIVITIES ON THE NEXT 7 MONDAYS….( except for dining afterward, perhaps!)
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KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!!
MONDAY JAN. 22, 2024…

HAPPY JAN. 22nd  BIRTHDAY TO…CAROLYN SULLIVAN….CLAIRE LOUISE CARROLL …. CORY HELD…ALLEN MEESE….HEIDI SEIDEL … MARION STRAUSS….MARY ELLEN CERNY….(Please remember John Schnepf today.)  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. DAMIAN & DEANNA DE ANGELIS….. AND …..AUDREY & JOHNNY POLLIZI… (Please remember Orchid & Earl Duncan. ______________________________________________________________________________
DONATE ONLINE TO AQUA IDOL CONTESTANTS…..  We truly would LOVE for you to attend Aqua Idol to see our great Show… but if you cannot attend, you can easily donate to your favorite contestant online.  Just go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org … click on the Aqua Idol insignia and donate to the person you so choose.  A Credit Card donation to the Waterfront Playhouse for your Contestant is tax deductible.  You can also send a general donation to the Waterfront Playhouse toward the Aqua Idol  prize package.  If you run into problems call the box office at 305-294-5015.  BIG THANKS.  Donations to your contestant can be made all week until 5 pm the day of the Event at the Nightclub!  The online donations will count for the contestant of your choice and added to the bucket donations that night.

WELCOME TO KEY WEST, BOB’S COUSIN PATTY & husband FRANCIS FRAIN!!!!  This delightful duo arrived Jan. 14…. saw Aqua Idol on Mon., Jan. 15, and loved it so much they extended their trip by two more days so they can see Idol again on Jan. 22!  Love it!!!!!!

AT THE MARRIOTT…JAN. 22, 29.. Rob Distasi performs from 5 to 9 pm. 

THE GARDENS HOTEL MONDAY…JAN. 22, 29….from 5 to 7 pm it’s Mary Spear entertaining ….526 Angela St. 

SCHOONER WHARF…JAN. 22, 29……Raven Cooper 12- 5 pm…Joe the Show, 6:30-11 pm.   

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB ON JAN. 22..Music from 5-11 pm…821 Duval St.

BRIA ANSARA PERFORMS  ON MONDAYS, TUES. & WED.  AT BOURBON ST. PUB from 8:30- 10:30 PM. 

FRIENDS OF THE KW LIBRARY SPEAKER SERIES….. Every Wed. at 6 pm….In the Palm Garden on Fleming St… 700 Fleming St. ……JAN. 22 it is Elise Hart Kippes……  JAN. 29… Key West Sketches.

PLEASE NOTE… THE PRAYER CHAIN HAS BEEN RELOCATED TO THE ADDENDUM BELOW.   PLEASE REMEMBER ALL THOSE WHO NEED OUR PRAYERS FOR MANY VARIOUS REASONS!  THANK YOU… SCROLL DOWN PLEASE. 

CHRISTOPHER PETERSON AT AQUA NIGHTCLUB!!! ….. Christopher is in Rehearsal at his exciting new Venue at The Aqua Plex… at 524 Angela St.  Formerly The Side Bar…it is NOW being transformed into “THE BIRDCAGE”…and Christopher is busy working his Magic…..producing, directing, writing, designing, and starring in his VERY OWN Extravaganza…. Stay tuned for his Grand Opening… (I do know that he is planning a very special Tribute to the late great, Danny Weathers, former Artistic Director at the Waterfront Playhouse!!!!)  ALSO….  WE ARE THRILLED TO HAVE CHRISTOPHER AS A REGULAR AQUA IDOL JUDGE!

ALL WRITERS, OR ASPIRING WRITERS TAKE HEED… Maybe this is the year you will write your memoir…poetry…short story….essay..or maybe even the great American Novel !!!!!   You are invited to join the Writer’s Guild.  Meetings are the second and last Saturday of the month.. on JANUARY ON THE 13th and the 27th!!!! Meetings are in the rec room at Key West By the Sea at 2601 S. Roosevelt Blvd. from 10 am to 1 pm.  Enter by gate to the left of the flagpoles.  You will benefit from constructive criticism, help in publishing and social mingling with like-minded people of all ages.  For more info contact Joanna at 305-570-8239. 

ANNE FRANK, WORD FROM THE SHADOWS….JAN. 29….At Tennessee Williams Theatre…8 pm….Presented by the imPerfect Dancers Co.  Get tix at www.keystix.com or call 305-295-7676.

LATEDA.. …. Performing in the Crystal Room at Lateda at 9 pm is … The Randy Roberts LIVE! Show ….1125 Duval St.  To check on the  schedule go to the Lateda website.  Downstairs in the Lounge is the superb 3 SUM  who perform on Thursday thru Monday at 8:30 pm. And a new act on Tues. and Wed. at 8:30 pm.   And delish food too!!!!!!

THE AQUANETTES PERFORM SHOWS EVERY SINGLE NIGHT…. Aqua Nightclub at 711 Duval St. is the place to see the most fabulous Drag Queens….including ….FAITH…INGA …. ELLE … JESSICA… BEATRIX …… MAYA…and  EPIPHANY!!!  Shows are  Monday and Tuesday at 9 pm….and from Wednesday thru Sunday, there are two shows…at 7 pm and 9 pm.  ..Reserve at www.aquakeywest.com.  Aqua is open from noon to 2 am nightly…. drink specials… full menu… lunch specials…… call 305-294-0555…   Also at Aqua…. there is the Back Bar, the Side Bar , the Outdoor Poke Bar and Grill, and each has its own personality!!!!! And again…. we were saddened to learn about the passing of former owner, MICHAEL INGRAM, but are thrilled to welcome the new owners, Mike & John Barrett.  (And read below about new STAR at Aqua Nightclub…Christopher Peterson! 

MY BLOG ALSO AT CONCHTV….  Gail & Craig Hollenback who designed and run this Website…. are retiring.  For the next TWO weeks only…..You can  go  to https://www.conchtv.com/author/lynda and get my blog,  also the current birthday and anniversary lists., Our 2024 Frechette Gazette… and my picture too!!!  It has been a wonderful run and the Hollenbacks are a truly wonderful couple!  Thank YOU!

ALSO….To contact me, direct all messages to kwlynda@bellsouth.net,  I am interested in ALL  you may have to say.  Also, if you have any information that I could use in this blog, please send it to me and I will try to  include it next time. I need ALL info sent as concisely as possible and must come to me before Sunday at the end of the week… as my blog goes out on MONDAYS!!!!! (and sometimes Sunday night!)

CHARITY BINGO AT GREEN PARROT…Monday at 7 pm… to benefit A WORTHY CAUSE…each and every week. 

 VOTE BY MAIL….Please note that every person who wants a vote by mail ballot must request one EACH election cycle.    Request now for 2024 or check your vote by-mail-status at the following links.  Request a vote by mail ballot keysselections.org/Voters/vote-by-mail-Request.

RECAP OF SHOW AT THE STUDIOS… On Jan. 18…a unique concert was performed by world-renowned concert pianist and  Moving-Image artist, Eric Dyer.    Both met as residents at the Studios in 2014….they have just gotten better through the years.  Jiayin is nothing short of Amazing….(She has an upcoming concert at Carnegie Hall)…Eric Dyer animates visuals of complexity and beauty….and I just found out something that made the entire presentation even MORE Remarkable….. He does all this and he is legally blind.  Unbelievable!!!!!  Those who were there shared a fascinating evening !  I must add, that I don’t think  have ever heard Chopin’s Fantaisie Impromptu presented more magically than that of the superb Jiayin Shen (Jia-Jia)!!!

A PUN or LEXOPHILE FOR YOU….Smaller babies may be delivered by a Stork….Heavier babies need a Crane.
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TUESDAY, JAN. 23, 2024
HAPPY JAN 23. BIRTHDAY TO….CLAIRE FINLEY …. STEPHEN HOLLINGER…. TERRY NARLOCK…. AMY CLEVELAND…. DIANA SZUFLADA …. ALAN GILLESPIE….PAUL AMOS…. ANKIE AMOS…. (Please remember John T. Bootle.)  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….. JEANNA & JAVIER GARRIDO… & … PAUL & ANKIE AMOS.
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AT THE MARRIOTT……JAN.  23, 30……..the amazing  Carmen Rodriguez and James King 5-9pm.
 
LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB..GREAT entertainment from 5:00-11:00  Tues. thru Sat. only…821 Duval St. … 8 pm, It’s Bluesday Tuesday with Larry Baeder. 

VIRGILIOS ON JAN.23….. 8 pm with Skipper Kripitz….With Larry Smith, Christine Cordone, Tim Mayer & Marc Blanc.

DEBRA & PATRICK AT VIRGILIO’S ..TUESDAY, JAN. 30…8 TO 11 PM with Skipper and Company!!!!!  YAYAYAY!!!!

AT SCHOONER WHARF……JAN 23..Gary Hempsey, Noon to 5 pm!!!  6:30-11  Jesse Wagner….. JAN. 30…. noon to 5, Gary Hempsey….from 6:30-11 pm., Marjory Lee…..

COMEDY KEY WEST.. 218 Whitehead St…..Go to www.comedykeywest.com to get tix and see the monthly lineup…. Or call 305-985-7370.

THE GARDENS HOTEL TUESDAY…..JAN. 23, 30…… Gregory James….entertaining from 5 to 7 pm in the Atrium.  526 Angela St. 

BEN HARRSION AT KEY WEST THEATER, FEB. 9 & 28…Legendary and wonderful Folk Singer….Ben Harrison,  will perform songs in the Back Stage Listening Room at KW Theater…512 Eaton St….7 pm…. $25 tix… will perform songs from all his many Musicals which highlight the distinct history of Key West and the people who live and have lived here.  Go to www.thekeywesttheater.com.  Ben is a brilliant author, writer, composer, singer and all-around wonderful guy and a true “Legend in his Own Time”…..In a quieter time in the mid 80’s he had a gig at The Bull and would play his great tunes accompanying himself on the guitar!  Those were great memories!!!!

**RED BARN THEATRE PRESENTS POTUS ON JAN. 30-FEB. 24….’POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive.’….This comedy is about 7 brilliant & beleaguered women who risk life and sanity to keep POTUS out of trouble in this gleefully filthy and outrageously funny farce! Directed by Joy Hawkins… Starring….great cast of talented Ladies includes…… George diBraud… Jessica Miano Kruel…. Lauren Thompson…. Susannah Wells…. Annie Miners… Fritzie Estimond…. and Lynne Casamayor.  Tix on sale  NOW  at www.redbarntheatre.com or call the box office at  305-296-9911.  (FYI… POTUS stands for ‘President of the United States’.)

UPCOMING SHOW AT KEY WEST THEATER ON TUES. FEB. 20 ONLY…..Called ‘SAILING ON THE WINGS OF IMAGINATION’…This is the 2nd Annual Cayo Hueso Original Music Series…. 7 pm…. The following artists will present their original songs…..KARI WOLF…JILLIAN TODD….RAVEN COOPER… GARY HEMPSEY…. RAY WEST… DANI HOY…MEGHAN BARTER… MICHELLE DRAVIS… JESSE WAGNER…. RANDY STINDT… NINA NEWTON…TURNER HARRISON…. MCKENNA CARLSON…. TONY MANFREDI…. JON SKIFF… SHASTINA CHILES… ANDREW GORDON…TIM MARSHALL CURTIS….JEAN PAUL…TONY ROBERTS… CRAIG CARLSON AND KRISTEN McNAMARA!!!!!  What an array of Talent…all living and performing in little Key West!!!!  Get tix at www.thekeywesttheater.com.  Located at 512 Eaton St.

WONDERFUL OLD TOWN HOUSE FOR RENT….Available  January, March April, August and October….This home on Grinnell St.  is listed with a Realty  but if interested you can also call Scott at 305-394-7060 for more details and info.

SINGERS SOUGHT…The Keys Choral  is seeking singers for its spring season which began rehearsal on JAN 2…. and ends with  a spring Concert on Friday, March 22.  No need to audition. For info contact Susie Trost at 843-222-2551 or Tim Peterson at 581-445-1709.
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WEDNESDAY, JAN. 24,  2024

HAPPY JAN. 24 BIRTHDAY TO ….BUNNIE SMITH…. TOMMY LUNA…. TERRI WHITE….SCOTT MASON….SIMON KAUFMAN….LARRY GUZY …. IZABELLA INGRAM…. (Please remember….Sandy Abookire… and… Marilyn Holderfield.)
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LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB….WEDNESDAY…JAN 24….. AT 5:00-11:00 …8 PM, It’s Skipper,  Mary Rademacher, Jeff  Dalton,  and Tim Mayer!!!!

SCHOONER WHARF…..JAN.24 31.   … Tony Baltimore from noon to 5 pm…Raven Cooper from 6:30 to 11 pm. 

 AT THE MARRIOTT ..JAN. 24 and 31…..5 to 9 PM……. Mike Emerson….entertains.

****DAVE BOOTLE AT MANGOES….WEDNESDAY THRU SATURDAY EVERY SINGLE WEEK…… Enjoy this marvelous entertainer… one of Key West’s true GEMS….. and dance the night away… You are SURE to have the best time ever!  9 pm…till Midnight. ….DON’T MISS!!!!!!…..Always a party with the amazing Dave the Great Bootle!!!!!

**SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN” OPENS IN PREVIEW AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE!!  JAN. 24 …. This really BIG MUSICAL will be Fabulous with a capital F!  The all-star Cast includes….. Jordan Thomas Burnett… Jillian Todd… Riley Vogel and a cast of 18…directed by Tom Thayer with amazing sets by Michael Boyer.  This  show will be a huge sellout…so get tix NOW at 305-294-5015, or at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or at www.keystix.com.  8 pm….TICKETS ARE FLYING OUT THE BOX OFFICE!!!!  

THE KEY WEST LIBRARY….EVERY WEDNESDAY… Hosts a free movie each Wed. at 2 pm.  700 Fleming St.   Note that on Jan. 27 will be the BARBIE MOVIE…..

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL.. WEDNESDAYS….JAN. 24….The fab JIMMY OLSON IS BACK  till the end of February!!!!  He entertains from 5 to 7 pm at The Gardens…All singers out there… Jimmy welcomes you to come up and sing while he accompanies you!  Always a nice group of people to enjoy the evening with…. Jimmy…cocktail bar and Wine Gallery!  (You can also see him on Mondays at 6 pm as he is one of our super Aqua Idol Contestants!!!!!)  

THE MIDTOWN MEN AT TENNESSEE WILLIAMS THEATRE… JAN. 24…. 8 pm…These are some of  the  original singers from the smash hit  ‘Jersey Boys’ who NEVER fail to please….You will be rocking in your seats and will have a blast.  Get tix at www.keystix.com or call 305-295-7676.

LIBBY YORK CD ……Classy Libby York’s new CD, DreamLand, was named among the Best of 2023 in Down Beat Magazine…. and it received RAVE reviews in the Jan. 2024 issue of NYC Jazz Record!  

RESIDENTS INVITED TO ATTEND WORKSHOP ON ‘THE FUTURE OF DUVAL STREET’… JAN. 31… 5-7 PM at the San Carlos Institute at 516 Duval St.  All invited and your input is important.   Duval St. is a beloved and famous Street and needs revitalization and it is time to make this the Street that we KNOW it can be!  Together let us try to visualize the best for this Street on our Island! Bring thoughts and ideas and let’s work together.  Also…there is a new website… Go to https://duval4all.com to increase community involvement and to keep the community informed at all stages of the project.  We all have a stake in this!!!!!  Time to be hear and be heard!!!!

HEADS UP ON FUTURE SHOW AT KW THEATER…. MARCH 6 ONLY….8 pm……. Larry Smith  is presenting a fabulous showcase of THE LADY VOCALISTS OF KEY WEST….Featured singers will be….. Kathleen Peace…Carmen Rodriguez…Destiny Montgomery…. Camille Russo Toler…. Maj Johnson…. Claire Caplan … Christine Cordone….. Vicky Roush….Nancy 3 Hoffman…. Channing Lynn… Jamie Roberts….and Jenna Stauffer is co-hosting with Larry!  Tix on sale now at www.thekeywesttheater.com.  
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THURSDAY, JAN. 25 2024

HAPPY JAN. 25 BIRTHDAY TO…VIDAL…. PAUL DIETZ….MURPHY DAVIS…. SHARON MCCULLUM…. KELSEY ELLIOTT… CAROL MACARTEE… VIRGINIA ROBBINS….JENNIE WOLF…. RICK ELIAS …. TIM KOENIG…. CATHERINE VOGEL….JUDY SKOCZEN …. (Please remember Jerry Cash…. Mary Lynn Furth…. Henry G. Brownell…. Jim Corrigan.)
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****’SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN’ GRAND OPENING ON THURSDAY, JAN. 25!!!!!  Get ready for the time of your life!!!!  This is One of the truly ALL-TIME GREAT Musicals…. live onstage at the Waterfront Playhouse! Directed by Tom Thayer…set design by Michael Boyer who has AMAZING SURPRISES IN STORE…. (Spoiler Alert….Miracle Man Michael Boyer WILL make it Rain onstage!!!!)  The brilliant cast, stars…JORDAN THOMAS BURNETT …JILLIAN TODD… RILEY VOGEL…BELLE JAMPOL…KATHY RUSS… JOHN McDONALD… MATHIAS MALOFF… DOMINIC PAOLLILO… ZACH FRANCHINI… RAY WEST… JOHN SWAN… VICTORIA DAVIS… HANNAH MELLO… CASSIDY TIMMS…. COURTNEY SLEET… LACY HOBBS… BARBARA MUNDY… PHINEAS HASKELL AND CANON HASKELL. Musical Director is Roberta Jacyshyn… CAROLYN COOPER IS THE CHOREOGRAPHER…lighting by Kim Hansen…  film sequences by Marky Pierson….& costumes by Maine Music Festival.  You will NOT want to miss this super grand show…. Get tix NOW at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org…or at www.keystix.com… or at 305-294-5015.  THIS SHOW RUNS TUES THRU SAT. TILL FEB. 17!!!!  You will want to take ALL your house guests!!!!  THE ASSORTMENT MEN’S STORE (Thank You Claude Reams & Joe Alan Carr!) is sponsoring this show… and MIKE BENNER is hosting the Opening Night Party catered by First Flight!!!!

STATE OF THE ART SOUND SYSTEM AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE…. Big thanks to KATE REGAN & KEN SILVERMAN for gifting the Playhouse with the BEST sound system in town…. and Big Thanks to MATHEW RAWLS FOR DOING THE INSTALLATION!!!!!

SCHOONER WHARF…JAN.  25..noon to 5 pm, Andy Wescott….6:30-11 pm, Reach Out Trio…. 

FARMER’S MARKET… THURSDAYS……2 to 7 pm every Thursday….. … Produce, beverages, music, seafood, apparel, cheeses, gifts, art, books, etc…. fun…. At Truman Waterfront.

BIL KRAUSS IN TOWN EACH THURS, JAN.  25….Hysterical & Awesome musician performs from 6-9 pm at Fat Tuesdays

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB……..THURSDAY, JAN. 25 … Entertainment FROM 5- 11 PM  from Tues. thru Saturday…..Music at its best. 821 Duval St. 

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL EVERY THURSDAY….JAN. 25…. Paul Warthen From 5 to 7 pm,…

VIRGILIOS ON JAN. 25….. 8 pm… Skipper Kripitz with Larry Smith, Christine Cordone, Marc Blanc, and Tim Mayer.

 AT THE MARRIOTT JAN. 25, FEB. 1, 8, 15, 22…. the multi-talented, Carmen Rodriguez performs with James King from 5-8 PM. 

AL ROMANO PERFORMS EVERY THURSDAY….AT The Celtic Conch Public House, 528 Front St..Note …. Al packs ’em in and sings his heart out….He truly is our Key West Frank Sinatra!!!!!  5 to 7 pm….New spot…. good food….Happy Hour from 5-7 pm.   (Note that Al was one of the Waterfront Playhouse’s Aqua Idol!)

SOUTHERNMOST CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT.. MARCH 21….  This marvelous group will present their final ever concert on March 21.  Takes place in the Nave at St. Paul’s Church at 7 pm.  

ERIN MCKENNA PRESENTS ONE-WOMAN SHOW…Titled BOMBSHELLS…. Key West’s ‘Bombshell’ Erin McKenna will present this show on JAN. 25, 26, 27 and FEB. 1, 2 and 3 only.  At 8 pm on all eves but Feb. 2.  Presented at WILLIAMS HALL…at 729 Fleming St.  Directed by Jeremy Zoma, this production is filled with wit and insight while it exposes the diverse facets of modern womanhood, that offers a compelling journey that is both humorous and poignant.  The talented and lovely Erin will play 5 distinct characters and it promises to be a delightful night of entertainment.  Get tix at www.keystix,com.  $40 general admission.  On FEB. 2 only, the show starts at 6:30…. and afterward there is a three course dinner served by Martha Hubbard upstairs at Williams Hall.  For this show with dinner go to williamshall.org for tickets.

BACKYARD MUSIC WITH DEBRA & PATRICK… JAN. 25…. This is a special fundraiser for the Fringe Theater…. 6 pm at the gorgeous home of KATE MIANO……Get tix NOW at www.keystixcom.   and enjoy an Open Bar and delish hors d’oeuvres…and divine music by the BEST…. DEBRA & PATRICK!!!!  TIX ON SALE NOW!  

DESIGNING EYES….. JAN. 25-28… at 600 White St…The Armory….Another Fringe fundraiser…..You will see unique and fab eyeglasses galore!!!!  Bring your Rx. An optical boutique….Authorized…. and a portion of your purchase goes to support the Fringe!  For more info go to www.fringetheater.org.   

DEBRA DEAN & PATRICK LAWLER AT LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB ON FEB. 1…8 – 11 pm….So thrilled to have this dynamic duo back ‘HOME’ in Key West!!!!  821 Duval St. 

MASSACOUSTICS AT KW THEATER… FEB. 1 & 2 & 3… 7 PM….

MARK CALENDARS FOR PRESIDENTIAL FAMILIES WEEKEND… FEB. 15 THRU MON. FEB. 19….Held on grounds of Little White House…… For info and tix go to www.ytumanlittlewhitehouse.org/foundation/events/.   Lots of wonderful events are planned, including cocktail parties, forums, and the acclaimed stage production ‘Give ‘Em Hell,  Harry” with Clifton Truman Daniels as his grandfather Harry S. Truman on Feb. 18.

BEREAVEMENT MEETINGS EVERY THURS…….If you are working through the grief process of losing someone dear, there is help for you.  Join this caring Support Group at 7:15 pm at the Klaus-Murphy Center at the Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea.  You are not alone….  God bless Velma Christian for her special ministry,_**

FOLLOW THE RABBIT BAR ….2023 Aqua Idol Finalist, Jordan Upchurch is a big part of Key West’s newest Speakeasy Bar, Follow the Rabbit working on PR.  It is a burlesque experience focusing on high end craft cocktails and a unique audience experience… Terrific performers but lots is ‘hush hush’, which adds to the mystique and allure…… makes for an intriguing evening for sure…OPEN THURS TO SATURDAY…..Tix are $49 per person and includes 2 drinks from Drink Me  Menu, bar snacks, and guaranteed seating for 2 hours plus Show!!!!  Get tix in advance at www.followtherabbitbar.com.   The secret venue is hidden in Old Town.  You get the password and address 24 hours prior to your visit.   All sounds rather exciting!

THANKFUL ON THURSDAY….I am grateful for many things and mostly for so many people who have touched my life in unique and special ways of late…. Thanks to. …..Billy Cartledge & Jim Hall…. Carolyn Cooper….Mary Borrell & Gene Knudson ….. Melissa Lang…..Rob Frechette…….Patty & Francis Frain… …. Cherry Schnepf….. Debra & Patrick ……Linda Curtis……..Danny at Azur…..Kate Miano……Christopher Peterson ….. Amy Bondurant…Jimmy Harcup …….. Suzanne Washburn… the Choir at St. Mary Star of the Sea…..Suzanne Moore.. …Billy Cartledge….. Noreen Collins ……Patrick Hayes  …Bobby Nesbitt ….Susan & Stuart Kaufman…Mike Barrett …..Bunnie Smith………Kate Regan & Ken Silverman …..The Cast & Crew of Singin in the Rain….Peggy Schwing…….Jimmy Olson ……Destiny Montgomery  ….Erin McKenna……All those praying for those in need……Kristin LoGerfo and Peter Glicklich  ….Tom Thayer…. Maggie McCollester ……..Sandy Higgs & Ed Swift. …….JT Thompson …. Marion Strauss…. ….Penny Leto…… Craig and Gail Hollenback ….Johnny & Maribell Maschal ….Chris Elwell …..Fr. John Baker  …Cliff Gregoire….. Mike Benner …..All the new Aqua Idol Contestants…….Nand Pandey……Keith Dempster ……Patrick New ……Michael Boyer … Maria Zito Kaufman …and MOST of all my dearest husband BOB!!!!
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FRIDAY, JAN.  26, 2024….

HAPPY JAN. 26  BIRTHDAY TO….ADAM KENDRICK… CODY BESHIRE… REBECCA ROBINSON…. IDRIS OMARI…. (Please remember Claire Ryan.)  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….. JOE & MARTHA DOOLEY… AND JIM & REBECCA ROBINSON.
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THE GARDENS HOTEL EVERY FRIDAY…JAN. 26…..Gregory James entertains .In the Atrium…. From 5 to 7 pm, …  526 Angela St.

BLUE HEAVEN RESTAURANT…….ON JAN. 26 AT 10 AM……Larry Smith, Claire Caplan and Skipper Kripitz…..   

DEBRA & PATRICK ARE BACK PERFORMING AT LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB ON JAN. 26 AND 27 AND ON FEB. 1….THIS WONDERFUL DUO WHO USED TO PERFORM ALL SEASON IN KEY WEST IS BACK FOR A LIMITED TIME… They will be at Little Room at 8 pm to 11 pm..with Skipper Kripitz…….821 Duval St.  (If you are like us you will follow them from venue to venue.)

JERRY DOWNS PERFORMS ON JAN 26….The superb and lovable Jerry, a former Aqua Idol Winner…..will entertain At 6-8 pm at The VFW on North Roosevelt…. Open to the public and good food too!  I bet those great Island Boys will be on hand too!!!!  Fish Special every Friday!

***TERRI WHITE PERFORMS ON FRIDAY AT PAPA PILAR’S RUM DISTILLERY… usually 4 to 7pm.  Located at the corner of Greene and Simonton Sts. AT 201 Simonton St.   Call 305-414-8754 to make sure Terri is there that night. (Do you know that Terri White was a force on the Broadway stage, starring in Follies, Finian’s Rainbow, Barnum, Nunsense, Ain’t Misbehavin’, and others.  She is wonderful!)

AT THE MARRIOTT …FRIDAY..JAN. 26, FEB. 2…..Mike Emerson entertains in the Lounge!

THE GARDENS HOTEL…. FRIDAY., JAN.  19, 26…. John Hobbins is at the piano from 5 to 7 pm.

SCHOONER WHARF…JAN. 26…noon to 5 pm, Tony Baltimore…. 6:30-11 pm, the Reggae Lou Band.

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB…..FRIDAY……  LITTLE ROOM..5 to 11 PM…….  821 Duval St….Smooth jazz at this top night spot!

PUPPY PALS AT TENNESSEE WILLIAMS THEATRE….JAN. 26…. Bring the kiddies, young and old….for this delightful show at 7 pm.  Get tix at www.keystix.com or call 305-295-7676.

AT THE STUDIOS JAN. 26…’Between 2 Palms’ Conversation with author Cheryl Lu-Lein Tan.  6 pm in Helmerich Theater.  Get tix at www.tskw.org or call 305-294-0458. 533 Eaton St.

COFFEEMILL’S DANCE COLLECTIVE, FEB. 3…. Get tix now for this always wonderful show at The Tennessee Williams Theatre…These are the serious Dancers… up-and-comers…. who have their hearts set on perhaps taking  Dance to a high level.  It is amazing how many talented young dancers we have, and how lucky we are to have The CoffeeMill, headed by Penny Leto…. and the marvelous and nurturing Instructors!  Go to www.keystix.com for tix.  
This production features Chopiniana from the ballet, Les Sylphides.

TENNESSEE WMS. POETRY & SHORT STORY CONTESTS….Submit original works for the 2024 Contests held in March.  There is no specific theme for submissions but your works MUST have a reference to Tennessee or his family or his characters, or actors who played roles in his movies and plays.  Cost is $10 per submission and it is limited to one poem and or one short story.  Submissions will be accepted until March 10.  For details contact Key West Art & Historical society at 305-295-6616. 

BUY SEATS AT THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE!  …A really special gift for the Person who has Everything… is to Buy a Seat at the Waterfront Playhouse.  Just call the Box Office and ask for Patrick New and he will give you the details.  This is a great way to celebrate a special friend, or relative….A ‘plate’ with the name of the person your are honoring, will be placed on the armrest of a seat of your choice.  (Note we are happy to have our ‘plates’ on Seats B 2 and 4.)  Call Patrick at 305-294-5015.

KEY WEST ART & HISTORICAL GALA ON FEB. 2…..Theme is CALIENTE CAYO HUESO….6 to 10 PM.  At the Key West Museum of Art & History at 251 Front St.  Wear your best Cuban attire…. Cocktail hour in the museum, followed by a Cuban Dinner….Mojitos will be flowing plus a full Open Bar….Dance to Latin Band, Caribe Key West.  Get tix at KWAHS.ORG/BIT.   Get more info at 305-295-6616, EX: 505.  

KW GARDEN SOCIETY IS SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS….The KW Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden is recruiting 5 seats for its Board of Directors.  Applications are now open for consideration wit a three year term starting Jan. 2024.  All are asked to share your expertise or experience.  Send letter of interest to Key West Botanical Garden, 5210 College Rd., Key West, FL 33040 or email hr@keywest.garden. Visit the website at www.keywest.garden.
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SATURDAY, JAN. 27,  2024 

HAPPY JAN. 27 BIRTHDAY TO…JIMMY OLSON….. DENISE RYBICKI….STACY STAHL… DAN SIMPSON…. RANDALL LAIL…. JEFF BURNHAM…. KARL JUNEVICIUS….(Please remember…. Rose Lopez.)  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….. BARRY PHILIPSON & WILL NATHAWAY.
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LITTLE ROOM ON SATURDAYS….. 5:00-11 PM pm….  7 pm, it’s Skipper Kripitz with Claire Caplan vocals… plus Tim Mayer, sax and Joe Dallas.  Great Jazz GUARANTEED!!!!  821 Duval St.

AT THE MARRIOTT…SAT, JAN. 27….Talented Larry Smith entertains from 5-9 pm. 

SCHOONER WHARF… JAN. 27…..noon to 5 pm, Nick Brownell…. The Reggae Lou Band, 6:30-11 pm…

EPIPHANY SINGS LIVE AT AQUAPLEX….4 TO 6 PM….504 Angela St. aka Calen Tomaszewski!!!!

THE GARDENS HOTEL…EVERY SATURDAY …..JAN.  27….From 5 to 7 pm, Bobby Green entertains in the Atrium at The Gardens.  Always FREE to attend. 

DEBRA & PATRICK AT LITTLE ROOM ON JAN. 27….8 PM AT 821 DUVAL ST.  COME AND WELCOME THEM HOME TO KW!!! with Skipper Kripitz ….(Debra & Patrick are beloved in KW…. For years they had a regular gig at Lateda where half the town would end up to enjoy this great duo!)  821 Duval St.

BILL MELCHIOR PERFORMS AT THE AMERICAN LEGION JAN. 27, 6 to 9 PM…by  the Golf Course on Stock Island!  Also on FEB. 10….AND 24. (Bill is one of the WP great Aqua Idol Winners!) 

LIBRARY BOOK SALE, SAT. FEB. 3….700 Fleming in the Palm Garden….10 am to 1 pm.  If you are a member entry is at 9:30 am.  Cash & CC accepted…. You can also join to be a member at this event.  In case of heavy winds and rain, the event will be postponed.  

GALA GARDEN PARTY IN RED….FEB. 3…..An elegant evening in the Garden of the Truman Little White House…Benefits the American Red Cross…. 6:30 pm, cocktails….7:30 pm, Dinner…. 111 Front St.  For tix call  Geishel Valverde at 788-914-4595.

HOLD THE DATE…FEB. 3…. 17th ANNUAL ROCK N’ ROAST…..At the grounds of The Basilica of St. Mary SOS…..1010 Windsor Lane…. HUGE SILENT ACTION…. ENTERTAINMENT ALL DAY….3 TO 9 PM……. CUBAN STYLE ROAST PORK DINNER…..Note The Island Boys plus Miss Betty will perform for this Event
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SUNDAY, JAN. 28, 2024

HAPPY JAN. 28 BIRTHDAY TO…JOHN PADGET….MARY FALCONER….ELAINE SHELBY…. HELEN O’CONNOR….JOE HARDING…. JAMIE HASKINS …. RONALD CLEM ….CAROLINE FORBIS….JANICE HILLARD…. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO  …. GEORGE FERNANDEZ & TOM GREENWOOD.
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BRIA ANSARA ENTERTAINS EVERY SUNDAY AT FOUR MARLINS AT THE REACH …. FROM 10 AM TO 2 PM!!!! 

IMPROMPTU CONCERTS JAN 21.. Jeremy Denk will perform…at St. Paul’s Church on Duval St.  4 pm….get tix at door…. or go to www.keywestimpromptu.org for info about subscriptions etc.  7. 

MANGOES AT 8-11 PM..JAN. 28…Kari and Jack Wolf perform!!! 

SCHOONER WHARF…. JAN. 28… noon to 5 pm…Big Daddy Rich…. 6:30-11 pm Marjory Lee…., 6:30-11 pm.

VIVA SALOON ON SUNDAYS…..Entertainment…… 8 TO 11 PM…. AT 903 Duval St. 
 
JAZZ IN THE GARDENS….JAN. 28. ..5-7 pm…….Scott Marischen on harp with Skipper Kripitz, Joe Dallas, Chris Burchard and Mark Rose…..  ON FEBRUARY 4,  IT’S DEBRA & PATRICK AND FRIENDS….. AT  PM. 526 Angela St.
 
AT THE MARRIOTT .. JAN. 28….Mr. Cool,  Rob DiStasi entertains, from 5 to 9 pm…..

DEBRA & PATRICK AT SALUTE ON JAN. 28…… It will be divine to have these two fabulous ones back in Key West!!!!

MANGOES DRUNKEN DRAG BRUNCH.. SUNDAYS. NEXT ONE IS FEB. 11… Talented Jimmy Harcup is the super duper HOST!!!!  Doors open at 11…showtime is promptly at 12:30 pm…. Reservations needed at http://www.eventbrite.com.  Tix are presently $50 but the popularity of this event will make the prices go higher I am sure!   This amount includes bottomless Mimosas!  A fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon in Key West!!!  The remainder of the Brunch Dates this season are:  March 10 & 31….April 21….May 12…June 9…. July 7….Oct. 20….Nov. 17….Dec. 15.  Take your houseguests to this very fun and unique Brunch!

2024 CONCH REPUBLIC POLAR BEAR PLUNGE!   FEB. 11… AT Higgs Beach at Noon…Benefit for Samuel’s House.

***A SPECIAL GIG TO SPREAD JOY AT POINCIANA GARDENS…All musicians and entertainers who may want to help in spreading cheer and joy to the residents of the Poinciana Gardens Assisted Care Housing at 1664 Dunlop in Key West, take heed…..On the Third floor of the Gardens, are Residents who are not very mobile. If you are interested in performing for approximately 45 minute to an hour during the 4 to 6 pm time slot, please contact Sandy Higgs at 305-797-6992 and please leave a message if she does not answer with your contact info.  Her email is higgswest@aol.com.  You can also contact Ed Swift’s office at 305-294-4142 and leave a message with Hope, Ed’s assistant. This is a paying job.  Note that the divine BOBBY NESBITT volunteers his time and talent every week and raves about how much fun it is and that it’s his favorite thing to do in town!!!!  Maybe you can help out once a week …maybe once per month….they are flexible… Let them know and also if you need access to a piano or not… or if you bring your own instrument, etc.   

CHECK OUT THE WEBSITES OF THE VARIOUS CLUBS IN TOWN TO FIND OUT THEIR MUSIC SCHEDULES….. JUST GOOGLE OR CHECK OUT THE SCHEDULES PROVIDED BY THE KEYS CITIZEN AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS. 

PLEASE SEND ME ANYTHING YOU NEED TO BE PROMOTED….. AND … I will do my best to include in future blogs!  Need it by next Sunday afternoon!!!!
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 LOVE TO YOU…. AND REMEMBER…….  EVERYONE can use a prayer!!!!!   
Lynda 

PS  I recommend double checking some of the venues to make sure the person you want to see is actually there the night you intend to go.  Schedules often are subject to change.
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THE ADDENDUM!!!!…..AND HERE’S MORE INFORMATION: 

BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY LISTS….If you would like to be included in the Birthday and Anniversary Lists that I send out every month, please let me know your month and day by sending that info to me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net.  There are special perks to being on the lists!!!!  One of the perks is having your name in KONK Life on the day of your Birthday!!! 

PRAYER CHAIN……… Please include prayers for……..Jean Fucillo ….Donna Barnett…..Michael Pelkey… Rick Worth…. Janet Pattillo and daughter Kathy and Family …..Fred and Judi Stevens ……..Shirley Irby…….. Mark Huyett…. Julie Hanson ….Rosi Ware… Noreen Collins ….Lonnie Hensley …….Donna Gallagher …… Len & Helen Stevens…..Shanna Frechette….Jack Flood….Tanya Leto…….Julia Davis…. Johnny Pollizi ……Bill Schmock ………Carey Moore ….Jo Gerenger ….. Helen Barkut….Maryann Barth …Bella Rettenwander  . … Cheryl Walchli …..Terri White ….…John Padget  …Marta White …. Anne McKee  …Dee Dee and Richard Duecker …….Jennifer O’Lear.. … Paul Politte….Pat West ……J. S. Traut…. Chuck Selph. ……..Anne Marie Adreani… for all those we have lost during this year and their surviving friends and families…. …..…All those dealing with Illness, loss, addiction, and despair … Remember, there are many reasons that we pray…not just because people are ill…. I do believe that when we all send prayers and good vibes to those in need, those prayers mystically meet and surround those being prayed for.  Sometimes we pray for miracles and the impossible….sometimes we pray to just cope with the results of what happens to those we are praying for.  Sometimes we pray for strength to go on and to accept…sometimes we pray for thanksgiving… especially when prayers are answered.  We are in this thing called ‘Life’ together ….and we all have power within us to help our fellow man.  Bless you for remembering our loved ones….Prayer changes things!  Let me know of anyone who should be added to this list. (Also… whenever I lose something I pray hard to St. Anthony and I usually find what I lost!!!!)

DID YOU KNOW…. that Advanced Urgent Care will be the First Urgent Care to offer MRI in the Marathon 13365 location…charge is $575 without contrast and $675 with contrast…no additional Radiology fees….(compare to $3,000 charge at Monroe County hospitals.  They are the only MRI site doing Breast MRI’s in Monroe County.  You must have an order from a Healthcare provider who MUST get the preauthorization.  For more info go to www.urgentcarefloridakeys.com or call 305-294-0011.    

NEW BOOK BY LUANN GROSSCUP….. Get this psychological thriller, TANGO WITH THE DEVIL, online at Amazon.com.  Highly recommended!

THE VOCAL LAB WITH JESSICA WACHS..(former Aqua Idol contestant)……This is open to all aspiring singers, singers seeking new depth, and teaches confidence building and communication skills.   To find out more email Jess at Rumbleabq@gmail.com. Rumble Co. is providing all entertainment at the KW Food and Wine Fest this year which is selling tix now.  The theme is Everything Spanish!  Ole!

GREAT GALLERIES IN KEY WEST…. There are nearly 30 fabulous Art Galleries in Key West?  All are unique and wonderful in their own ways…. Some of My Very favorites are ….Coco & Salem….Harrison Gallery…Gallery On Greene…. Gingerbread Square….. Key West Art Center & Gallery…. The Studios….Art @830…. Salt….Stone Soup …JAG…and Seven Artists!!!   Go to their websites to find out about shows, events, and openings at these fine galleries.

*****WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES NEW 2023-24 SEASON…..  This 85th Anniversary Season is another great one!  Hope you have joined and have become a Member….. We NEED your support !!!!   The shows coming up are…..SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN…. THE MUSICAL… Jan. 24…..MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, March 13-April 6…. TEN BLOCKS ON THE CAMINO REAL, March 17…. TRUNK MATERIAL on March 31….LOST IN YONKERS….. Great actors have already been cast!!!  Exciting stuff!!!!  

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS ANNOUNCES 2023-24 SEASON….  On April 19, Executive Managing Artistic Director, Matthew Rawls, presented the exciting new Season at the Theatre….The Encore shows left are…The Midtown Men…..’Little Women’ (Musical)…. Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock n Roll part 4…and Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo.  In addition, other announced shows are Stars of the NY City Ballet(Jan 5).. Gladys Knight… Illusionist, Mike Super… Puppy Pals LIVE!…Drum Tao, One Night of Queen….Bobby in the Lobby…Paradise Big Band, The South FLA Symphony and More to Come.  If you are interested in becoming part of the Producer’s Circle please contact Matt at the theatre.

NEED A GOOD DENTIST?… I am here to give my dentist, DR. CARTER WEBER, a plug.  He has a brand spanking new state-of-the-art office that has recently opened at 1710 N. Roosevelt Blvd..  Phone is 305-294-9999.  Excellent (and handsome) Dentist…. top notch equipment…and a wonderful and welcoming staff ….Roni Hall…… Open Tuesday thru Friday from 7:30 AM to 3 PM…. Website is www.southernmostsmiles.com.

BIRTHDAY/LISTS….If you would like to be included in the Birthday and Anniversary Lists that I out every month, please let me know your month and day by sending that info to me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net.  There are special perks to being on the lists!!!!  One of the perks is having your name in KONK Life on the day of your Birthday!!! 

MAJ JOHNSON TEACHES WATERCOLOR CLASSES…. once monthly at The Old Stone Church Coffeehouse.  She charges $20. per class and the profits go to charity.  For more info call or text her at 305-587-8455 or email her at maryanne.johnson@westcare.com.  Next class is April 28 I hear…call now. 

LONNIE HENSLEY STILL NEEDS YOUR PRAYERS AND SUPPORT…. Lonnie, ….operates the great Classic Car Automotive Shop on Stock Island….. suffered a severely fractured skull and multiple contusions on Feb. 12… injuries so severe he was airlifted to Jackson Memorial where he had a section of his skull removed and has been in a coma and a dreamlike state since then.  He is in a financial crisis and needs your help and support.  Google Lonnie Hensley gofundme to help.  Or if you would like to help directly, you can make checks payable to LAST KEY REALTY Att: Sharon Santry and mail or drop off at 825 Duval St. Key West, FL 33040.   Let us all rally around Lonnie….. He is now residing at his home on Stock Island.   He told Bob that hse mostly concerned with his poor eyesight right now.  You cansend cards and messages to him there or at his Shop at 5324 3rd Ave. Stock Island, FL 33040 and his staff will see that he gets your mail… or to the Santry’s address above.  Many continued Prayers are requested… and please do count your blessings.

SUPPORT SOS………Many Monroe County residents are living below the poverty line.  SOS (Star of the Sea) Kitchens have long been providing food for those in need.   Go to website at www.stmarykeywest.com or call 305-294-2772.

FRIENDS OF THE KW LIBRARY… Goto www.friendsofthekeywestlibrary.org to join or renew your membership.  (Thanks to Roberta, Nancy, Megan and all those who are so dedicated to this wonderful institution!)

THE BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY LISTS…….. Please let me know if you would like me to forward you these lists….. Simply send me a request at kwlynda@bellsouth.net and I will send you this month’s complete Personality Description plus all those I know who are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries during this special time of year!!!  Also, let me know if you want to be added to it .. You can also see it by going to https://www.conchtv.com/author/lynda… and then scroll down.

THE 2024 FRECHETTE GAZETTE!!!!  …If you have not received a copy of this and would like to, please send me an email at kwlynda@bellsouth.net and I will send it on to you>

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA KEYS…. Contact Kel Bedard at 305-809-4994 (office) or his cell at 985-791-4447…or email him at kel@cffk.org or the website at www.VolunteerKeys.com.  The FLA Keys Volunteer Center is at 300 Southard St., Suite 201, KW.

THE STUDIOS GATHERINGS AT HUGH’S VIEW….The Studios is sponsoring these GLOW eves.    Cash bar available.  For more info go to www.tskw.org.  The GLOW Hours are 6-8 pm on Mondays and Tues.  FREE with advance registration.  533 Eaton St. 

THE TROPIC CINEMA AT 416 EATON ST…. For info on movie schedules  go to http://www.tropiccinema.com.   Phone is 305-434-0974.  Go online to reserve your times.   
TROPIC CINEMA SEEKS VOLUNTEERS….. www.tropiccinema.com.  Training is provided.  ‘Payment’ is free movie passes and popcorn for each shift worked.  

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR REEF RELIEF….For info call 305-294-3100. 

STAR OF THE SEA OUTREACH MISSION NEEDS VOLUNTEERS….To help with the food pantry on Stock Island….This mission serves hundreds of the community’s needy operating Mon-Fri.  Call Donna at 305-407-5967 for info.

BOB FRECHETTE=FABULOUS REALTOR IN TOWN!!!!…..Contact Bob at 305-304-2584!  Email him at rfrechette@bellsouth.net.  Honest, Loyal, Fair, and Adorable too!!!  He will have only have YOUR best interests at heart.   

SHAL SEEKS VOLUNTEERS…Southernmost Homeless Assistance League has begun serving an evening meal each day at the homeless shelter with food from the Soup Kitchen….Volunteers are needed to help.  For info call John Miller at 502-876-5092.

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS EXHIBIT:…. .513 Truman Ave.   This wonderful Museum is under the auspices of the Key West Art & Historical Society with founder, Dennis Beaver as its curator….Visitors and Locals are invited to tour this preserved and showcased collection of historic, archival objects that promote the importance of Williams’s legacy and offers the largest collection of his memorabilia and artifacts available to the public.   Open daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm…. Admission: Adults $7. … Children under 6 Free…. KWAHS Members: Free… For more info call 305-204-4527. Big Thanks to Dennis Beaver and Bert Whitt for their great efforts to make this Museum world class!

KW TROPICAL FOREST & BOTANIC GARDEN, NEEDS VOLUNTEERS….To volunteer please call 305-296-1504.  

801 CLUB…….Famous Drag Shows are at 801 Duval St… every night at 9 or 11 pm.  Book Online….. www.801.bar or call 305-923-9296.  The amazing and internationally known Sushi runs the show with amazing Drag Queens with names like Puddin’, Deja, Mulysa, Marilyn, Racquel, Kylie, Ma Evans, etc.

TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN ORG. SEEKS VOLUNTEERS…..This marvelous, award winning scholarship program mentoring group is looking for giving souls to help mentor 50 some qualified students from lower income families ….They cannot be admitted unless a volunteer steps forward.  It takes less than an hour each week.  Call Chuck Licis, program coordinator at 305-394-7974 or e-mail him at chuck.licis@keysschools.com.  Kudo to John Padget for his years of dedication to this worthy cause.  He is an inspiration!

THE WILLIAM WELCH LEGACY….Though Bill is no longer with us,  his beloved sister, Sherrey Welch, is determined to keep Bill’s art and legacy alive through the new website, at www.williamwelchcollection.com.   Please forward this info to anyone who may be interested in Bill’s Artwork retrieved from Nantucket, Key West and France. 

CUSTOM HOUSE & LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUMS ARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS…If you have a few hours to offer as a docent, archives asst., exhibit builder, or event volunteer, please offer your services!