JANUARY 29, 2024…IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA ….

****IT’S COUNTRY NIGHT AT AQUA IDOL FOR THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE!!!  Last week our superb 14 contestants wowed everyone with Broadway Night!  This week they will celebrate the great Country music tunes!!!   Former Aqua Idol Winner, VICKY ROWDEN, will be joining  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!  Vocalists are …. JERRY HUGHES…GREGORY FISHER…BAHAMA BOB LEONARD…BETTY CARRAWAY ….MARIAH WOESSNER….JIM SPEAKE…CLAIRE CAPLAN…. JORDAN SOMMER…TREY FORSYTH….FLOYD JENKINS…JOE TRIPP… ADAM STAMPER…JIMMY OLSON…AND MINA LOPEZ ….Emcee is Laure Thibaud…. Jimmy Harcup is in the sound booth… The darling RHETT KALMAN is at the bar.. and working the floor, and back by POPULAR DEMAND, is  the  ADORABLE MARK WATSON!!!!!!   Also…Former Aqua Idol Winners, BILL MELCHIOR  & VICKY ROWDEN will be guest singers.   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. 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!)  We are eternally  grateful for you support!
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KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!!  MONDAY JAN. 29, 2024..

HAPPY JAN. 29th  BIRTHDAY TO…STEWART ANDREWS….MELODY COOPER… ARI MIRANDA… CINDY JEFFERSON…. LINDA DUNNE.  (Please remember…HUGH WARE….Carol Wickes.)
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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.

****RARE TABLE FOR BOBBY IN THE LOBBY AVAILABLE…. BOBBY NESBITT….   MOST beloved Key West Legend-in-His-Own-Time singer & pianist is presenting his famous Cabaret at the Tennessee Williams Theatre on Feb. 25  and 26 at 8 pm.  The show will showcase the marvelous songs of Cole Porter, and Bobby’s guests are Carmen Rodriguez and former Miss America Susan Powell and Broadway actor, Richard White.  It is a sold out show but if you act quickly, a Table has become available for the FEB. 25 SHOW….  It is a Table for 4, up close and personal, with a bottle of Wine of your choice too.  Cost is $400.  If interested contact Peggy at 610-348-8471 ASAP!!!!  Lucky the person who secures this coveted table!!!!

WELCOME TO KEY WEST…. COUSIN TOM RYBICKI AND HIS WIFE DEE….  We look forward to getting together with Tom and Dee during their stay in the Keys…they are a super great couple!!!!!

AT THE MARRIOTT…JAN. 29, FEB. 5, 12, 19, 26….. Rob Distasi performs from 5 to 9 pm. 

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

GINGERBREAD SQUARE GALLERY…JAN. 29…..Opening Reception for artists, Rebecca Bennett, Janet Mueller, and Ashley Benton.   5-7 PM.  120 Duval St.  

SCHOONER WHARF…JAN. 29……Raven Cooper 12- 5 pm…Jeff Clark, 6:30-11 pm.   

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB ON JAN. 29..Music from 5-11 pm…821 Duval St….Jazz Jam with Skipper Kripitz, Larry Smith & Joe Dallas…8 to 11 pm.

BRIA ANSARA PERFORMS  ON MONDAYS, TUES. & WED.  AT BOURBON ST. PUB from 8:30- 10:30 PM. Bria is a gifted and wonderful singer!!!!

FRIENDS OF THE KW LIBRARY SPEAKER SERIES….. Every MONDAY. at 6 pm….In the Palm Garden on Fleming St… 700 Fleming St. …..  JAN. 29… Key West Sketches, edited by Carey Winfrey….features articles written by the town’s best writers.

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.  F 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…Tix are NOW being sold for his upcoming shows.   Google the Aqua Plex website and then hit Reservations…..and click THE BIRDCAGE CABARET…..Then choose your date or dates!!!!  The Preview Show will be on Feb. 15.   The Grand Opening will be March 1 & 2!!!!   ALSO, We ARE THRILLED to have CHRISTOPHER AS A REGULAR AQUA IDOL JUDGE!

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. 

AUDITIONS FOR SHOWS FOR THE 2024-25 SEASON AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE….MON., FEB. 19….To audition, please prepare a 2-3 minute monologue.  Bring a picture of yourself and a resume of all your theatrical experiences.  If interested in Musicals, prepare 16 bars and bring sheet music.  An accompanist will be provided.  For this season, the Theater is specifically seeking 2 teenaged males for Lost In Yonkers, which starts rehearsal at the start of April and opens on April 25th and runs through May 11.  For an appointment, please contact Patrick New, Artistic Director for next season and director of Lost in Yonkers.  Email him at pnew.waterfront@gmail.com.  

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!!!!!!   

DAILY HAPPY HOUR AT AZUR RESTAURANT … 5-6 PM….. with $10 Cocktail Menu!!!  Come one and all!!  (We love Drew & Mike Azur and all the wait staff….  Their Breakfasts are Legend!!!!  425 Grinnell St. on corner of Fleming!

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 BIDCAGE CABARET….. the Outdoor Bar and Grill, and each has its own personality!!!!!  MIKE AND JOHN BARRETT are wonderful new owners and are doing super things at AQUA PLEX!!

MY BLOG ALSO AT CONCHTV….  Gail & Craig Hollenback who designed and run this Website…. are retiring.  For the next week 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.

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. 

A PUN or LEXOPHILE FOR YOU…A man sued an airline company after it lost his luggage.  Sadly…he lost his case!
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TUESDAY, JAN. 30, 2024
HAPPY JAN 30. BIRTHDAY TO…QUEEN KATE MIANO…..ROSS PIPKIN… CAROLYN SANGSTON…. RITA BOF … ISA & KAITO ONO.
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*****’SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN’ AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE……JAN. 30….We had the GREAT  honor to be there on Opening Night, Jan. 25…The SOLD OUT audience enjoyed every single moment!!!!   I can use all the superlatives in the book and they wouldn’t be enough to describe what a totally Stupendous Evening at the Theater it was!  Artistic  Director Tom Thayer knocked it out of the park once again……and amazing Set Designer, Michael Boyer now has another title…MIRACLE RAIN MAKER!!  The beloved movie Musical by the same name, came alive on the Waterfront Stage… and the three major Leads, Jordan Thomas Burnett, Jillian Todd, and Riley Vogel were Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O’Connor reincarnated!!!!!  These three acted, sang and danced their way into our hearts and it was non-stop fabulousness!!!!!  Truly, Tom has a gift for choosing the Perfect Cast… and in fact, The Entire Cast was glorious….including Belle Jampol (hilarious), John McDonald, Dominic Paollilo, Mathias Maloff, Zach Franchini, Ray West, John Swann, Cassidy Timms, Barbara Mundy,  Victoria Davis, Hanna Mello, Lacy Hobbs. and Phineas & Canon Haskell.  Choreographer, Carolyn Cooper deserves an Award for her incredible, delightful and complex dance numbers that took our breath away!!!!  We loved the show so much, we promptly went home and got tix for the Feb. 6 and Closing Night too!  RUN… DON’T WALK TO GET TIX BEOFRE THEY SELL OUT… You do NOT want to miss SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN.  The show runs through Feb. 17 and no doubt you will want to take all your house guests.  Go to www.keystix.com or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org…or call 305-294-5015.  IT IS A GLORIOUS FEELING AND YOU WILL BE SO HAPPY!!!  This show truly deserved the Standing Ovation they got at the finale!!!!

AT THE MARRIOTT……JAN. 30, FEB. 6,13,20,27…….the amazing  Carmen Rodriguez and James King 5-9pm.
 
LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB..JAN. 30….GREAT entertainment from 5:00-11:00 …821 Duval St. … 8 pm, It’s Bluesday Tuesday with Larry Baeder. 

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

AT SCHOONER WHARF….. 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. 30…… Gregory James….entertaining from 5 to 7 pm in the Atrium.  526 Angela St.   

DAR WILLIAMS AT THE STUDIOS..OLD TOWN NEW FOLK CONCERT… FEB. 6  at 7 pm In Helmerich Theater…. FEB. 7…6 pm at Hugh’s View.  Get tix at www.tskw.org.  

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  OPENS “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 ultra 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 TEXT ONLY,  Scott at 305-394-7060 for more details and info.  This is not for short term rentals.  

KEYS CHORAL SPRING CONCERT…MARCH 22…..For info contact Susie Trost at 843-222-2551 or Tim Peterson at 581-445-1709.
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WEDNESDAY, JAN. 31,  2024

HAPPY JAN. 31 BIRTHDAY TO ….ERIC GRAHL…. GEORGE KLING… JUDI STEVENS… TANAYA GUTFREUND… HENRY KASPAROVSKY…. JEAN MARIE WOODS….TODD ‘Sassy’ TUTTLE….SHAWNA LACY WYND….CONNOR COOK….(Please remember Greg Sergo…..) HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO  LEE & RICHARD PERRY.
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**SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE…. 8 PM…RUNS THRU FEB. 17….Musical Theater at its BEST!!!!  Get tix at www.keywtix.com or at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org…. or call the box office at 305-294-5015 from 10 am to 2 pm and then again at 5:30 pm.

‘POTUS’ AT RED BARN THEATRE……Get tix at www.redbarntheatre.com or call 305-296-9911!!!!

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL.. WEDNESDAYS….JAN. 31, FEB. 7, 14, 21, 28….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!!!!!)  

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB….WEDNESDAY…JAN 31…….8 -11 pm….Key West Jazz Society Power Trio with the fabulous CHANNING LYNN on clarinet, sax, flute, banjo and Vocals….plus Skipper Kripitz and Larry Smith!!!!  A wonderful eve of great Jazz!

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

AT THE MARRIOTT ..JAN. 31, FEB….7, 14, 21, 28….. 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!!!!!

THE KEY WEST LIBRARY….EVERY WEDNESDAY… Hosts a free movie each Wed. at 2 pm.  700 Fleming St.  

WINE & WATERCOLOR WEDNESDAYS…. Create your own painting with local artist Tracey Delellis… during the 5-7 pm Happy Hour….Your first drink is included with the class!  Located at 7001 Shrimp Rd., Stock Island!

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 residents are 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 hear and be heard!!!!

STATE OF THE CITY PRESENTATION ON FEB. 7…..All invited to Join Mayor Teri Johnston at Marriott Beachside , 3841 N. Roosevelt Blvd…1 PM….Our Mayor will deliver her annual update on the State of our wonderful Key West!

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, FEBRUARY 1, 2024

HAPPY FEB. 1 BIRTHDAY TO…TRINE NIELSEN…. MADONNA MINION…. JOY SUAREZ… BRUCE ADREANI…. DONALD FURTH….(Please remember…. Raveh Underwood.)…..HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO… ELMIRA & DAROLD LETO.
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****’SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN’ RUNS THRU FEB. 17…. Get ready for the time of your life!!!!  This is One of the truly ALL-TIME GREAT Musicals…. and is presented gloriously live onstage at the Waterfront Playhouse!  Above I have raved about this show… but I must also mentioned that the hundreds of costumes are sublime!!!!!  WOW!!!  Directed by Tom Thayer…set design by Michael Boyer ….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. Get tix NOW at www.keystix.com…  www.waterfrontplayhouse.org .. or at 305-294-5015.   

“POTUS” AT THE RED BARN!!!…. FEB. 1…AND TUES. THRU FEB. 24…..  Do not miss this Wild and wonderful show at the Red Barn…Great cast… Get tix at www.redbarntheatre.com or call 305-296-9911….

SCHOONER WHARF…FEB. 1..noon to 5 pm, Andy Wescott….6:30-11 pm, TBA…. 

CHANNING LYNN AT HEMINGWAY SOCIAL CLUB & RUM  DISTILLERY…EVERY THURSDAY……4-7 pm at 201 Simonton St.   This gal is a real dynamo….entertainment with a Capital E!!!  Not only does she have a super voice, but she seems to be able to play a million musical instruments! FREE to attend… Hand-crafted Rum drinks and Mock-tails for non-drinkers! 

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

**LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB….THURSDAY, FEB. 1  … Entertainment FROM 5- 11 PM  from Tues. thru Saturday…Music at its best.
DEBRA DEAN & PATRICK LAWLER AT LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB..8 – 11 pm….So thrilled to have this dynamic duo back ‘HOME’ in Key West!!!!  821 Duval St. Super great musicians, Skipper Kripitz, Joe Dallas, Tim Mayer….. 

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL EVERY THURSDAY….FEB. 1…. Paul Warthen From 5 to 7 pm,…

*AT THE MARRIOTT  FEB. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29…. the multi-talented, Carmen Rodriguez performs with James King from 5-8 PM.

COCKTAIL & TRIVIA EVENT AT LITTLE WHITE HOUSE, FEB. 15….5:30-7:30 pm…at 111 Front St.  Enjoy cocktails from Harry’s Bar and light apps while competing in a presidential trivia battle for a chance to win prizes and bragging rights!  Go to www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.org/foundation/events/ .  Also find out what other events are happening during President Harry’s Weekend.

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…FEB. 1, 2, 3…… Key West’s ‘Bombshell’ Erin McKenna presents this show. 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.

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

THE AGE OF AQUARIUS PARTY BACK AT THE AQUAPLEX, SIDE BAR….FEB, 8TH……SAVE THAT DATE…..Ric Dery and Dr. Nancy Moulton are hosting along with new Aqua owners, Mike & John Barrett….5:30- 7 pm…..Don your fave tie dye and vintage costumes…dance to 60’s music….have some light sandwiches, snacks and cake.  Main Event at 7:30 pm… Goddess Galore returns for a special Birthday Performance..plus other guest performers.  Celebrate the dawning of the Age of Aquarius……FREE TO ATTEND… Donations to the William Weech American Legion Post 168 are welcome to place in The Birthday Box!!!! PEACE AND LOVE TO ALL!!!!

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.trumanlittlewhitehouse.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,_**

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. ….Jerry Galeana ….Jean Thornton……Jerry Hughes….. Fred Greenberg and June Hudson…..Gayla Morgn….. Harrell Odom …. Joe & Martha Dooley…. Sam & Judy McGuire…… Channing Lynn….Denis Hyland…. Lyn Kabakoff…. Tony Konrath……Billy Cartledge & Jim Hall…. Carolyn Cooper Riley Vogel ……..Mary Borrell & Gene Knudson ….. Melissa Lang……..Patty & Francis Frain…Cherry Schnepf….. Margaret Domanski…. Debra & Patrick…..Tim Mayer……Mike & John Barrett…. Trey Forsyth…Bunnie Smith…..Danny at Azur…..Kate Miano …..Christopher Peterson ….. Amy Bondurant…Jimmy Harcup … the Choir at St. Mary Star of the Sea…..Suzanne Moore…… Noreen Collins … ..Patrick Hayes  …Bobby Nesbitt ….Susan & Stuart Kaufman  …..Kate Regan & Ken Silverman …..The Cast & Crew of Singin in the Rain…..Jimmy Olson ……Destiny Montgomery….All those praying for those in need……Kristin LoGerfo and Peter Glicklich  ….Tom Thayer…. Maggie McCollester ……Jannik Sinner…. Louis Petrone…. ..Sandy Higgs & Ed Swift.. ….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…and MOST of all my dearest husband BOB!!!!
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FRIDAY, FEB. 2, 2024….

HAPPY FEB. 2  BIRTHDAY TO….SALLY LYNN STEVENS…. GARY SYMONS…. TINA DELPH EWING….MARK BUCZAK…(Please remember…. Fr. John Weigand…. Ed McBride.)  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. MARKY & MORGAN FRAGA PIERSON…. AND…. BASIA & GREG CHAPLIN.
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THE GARDENS HOTEL EVERY FRIDAY…FEB. 2, 9. 16.23….Gregory James entertains .In the Atrium…. From 5 to 7 pm, …  526 Angela St.

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. FEB. 2, 9, 16, 23…..Mike Emerson entertains in the Lounge!

THE GARDENS HOTEL…. FRIDAY., FEB. 2, 9, 16, 23.. John Hobbins is at the piano from 5 to 7 pm.

STAGED READING AT THE STUDIOS, FEB. 2 and 3…. Reading of the play UPSTATE by Drew Larimore and directed by Stephen Kitsakos…. In the Helmerich Theater…. get tix at www.tskw.org.  533 Eaton St.

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

ANNE MCKEE FINE ARTS AUCTION AT THE STUDIOS FEB. 9….. Doors open at 533 Eaton St. at 4:15 pm….Auction is at 5.  In the Helmerich Theater.   This auction in its 30th year supports artists of ALL kinds throughout the Keys.  

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 idea 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.  
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SATURDAY, FEB. 3,  2024 

HAPPY FEB. 3 BIRTHDAY TO…VIKTOR SLAVOV…. JIM SPEAKE…. MICHAEL QUIRK …. JAYLIN THACKER…JESSICA GUTFREUND….HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…..BLAKE HUNTER & MURPHY DAVFIS …. and … RODNEY & GAIL ROSE KERRIDGE.
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LITTLE ROOM ON SATURDAYS….. 5:00-11 PM pm…. Great Jazz GUARANTEED!!!!  821 Duval St.

**COFFEEMILL’S DANCE COLLECTIVE, FEB. 3…. Get tix now for this always wonderful show at The Tennessee Williams Theatre…7:30 pm…..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 like Joseph Goodman and Karen Querio.   Go to www.keystix.com for tix.  This award-winning group of dancers will perform an adaptation of Chopiniana from the Ballet,  Les Sylphides, plus many other  original works  GET TIX AT  www.keystix.comNOW!!!!

AT THE MARRIOTT…SAT, FEB. 3, 10, 17, 24….Talented Larry Smith entertains from 5-9 pm.   

AT THE REACH…MOST EVERY SATURDAY….. The ultra talented, Belle Jampol  entertains at The Reach Hotel on Simonton St., from 10 am to 2 pm.

THE GARDENS HOTEL…EVERY SATURDAY ….FEB. 3, 10, 17, 247….From 5 to 7 pm, Bobby Green entertains in the Atrium at The Gardens.  Always FREE to attend. 

BILL MELCHIOR PERFORMS AT THE AMERICAN LEGION FEB. 10, 6 to 9 PM…by  the Golf Course on Stock Island!  Also on FEB. 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.

17th ANNUAL ROCK N’ ROAST. FEB. 3RD………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.

OLIVIA de HAVILAND RETROSPECTIVE AT THE TROPIC CINEMA…. FEB. 10-17…..The TROPIC will be celebrating the wonderful late movie star, OLIVIA DE HAVILAND…..showing 6 of her classic movies, plus a documentary on the Actress.    Get an all-access pass to see all the week-long celebrations to honor this grand dame of film.  Very close friends of Olivia de Haviland are locals Amy Bondurant and David Dunn who solidified their deep friendship in Paris during Amy’s ambassadorship to the OECD  during the Clinton Administration.  Get tix now.  All lovers of Classic Movies will be thrilled with this event.  For more information go to www.tropiccinema.com.  
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SUNDAY, FEB. 4,  2024

HAPPY FEB. 4 BIRTHDAY TO…ELLEN BATTY…LIZ YOUNG… EVERTT WATKINS… PATTI McMACKIN … GERRI SZUTER…. RODNEY COLES…LORETTA CHAPA….MICHAEL DOMSKI….JANET BADAR…. (Please remember… Lyn Bernat….and… Bill Heisler..)  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO MAYOR TERI JOHNSTON & DAR CASTILLO.
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CROOKS ANNUAL SECOND LINE PARADE/MARCH STARTING AT HOGSBREATH AT 2 PM….FEB. . 4th  Congregate at Hogsbreath….This is a New Orleans parade honoring the memory of beloved Key Westers who have left us but linger on in our hearts….. Music…bring instruments if you have.  The march meanders up Duval Street and then culminates at The Green Parrot…. for more music and revelry.  ALL WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE… you can make posters with pictures of your loved ones displayed.  

BRIA ANSARA ENTERTAINS EVERY SUNDAY AT FOUR MARLINS AT THE REACH …. FROM 10 AM TO 2 PM!!!! 

KEY WEST JAZZ SOCIETY AT LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB….FEB. 4,11,18,25…. Every Sunday from 8 to 11 pm….It’s Channing Lynn on clarinet, sax, flute and Vocals plus Skipper on drums, and Larry Smith at the Piano.  Always a delightful night of JAZZ!!!

IMPROMTU CONCERT  FEB. 4TH…… Impromtu Presents ENSEMBLE SCHUMANN……..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.  This is a dazzling trio of soloists…..oboist, Thomas Gallant, Steve Larson, Viola… and Sally Pinkas at the Piano.  Works by Schumann, Brahms, Saint Saens, Loeffler, Poulene, Shostakovich and more.  

MANGOES AT 8-11 PM..FEB. 4, 11, 18, 25……Kari and Jack Wolf perform!!! 
 
**JAZZ IN THE GARDENS… ON FEBRUARY 4,  IT’S DEBRA & PATRICK AND FRIENDS….. AT  5-7 PM. 526 Angela St….the DIVINE DUO!!!!!! 

KEY WEST ARTISAN MARKET NOW OPEN EVERY SUNDAY THROUGH APRIL…. 10 am to 2 pm….There are special themes for every week.    FREE to attend and FREE parking.  Please bring your own bags.  Visit Facebook for more info.  Held across the street at Clarence Higgs Memorial Beach …. Drinks,  music, vendors galore, jewelry, hand-crafted items….orchids, cheeses, food of all kinds, pickles from the Pickle Barons, authors…and lots of fun and good deals….. 
 
AT THE MARRIOTT .. FEB. 4, 11, 18, 25…Mr. Cool,  Rob DiStasi entertains, from 5 to 9 pm…..

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. 

BOBBY IN THE LOBBY SHOW…COLE PORTER…. AT TENNESSEE WILLIAMS THEATRE, ON FEB. 25 & 26…. Stars the incomparable BOBBY with guest singers Carmen Rodriguez and Broadway stars, Susan Powell and Richard White!  Go to www.keystix.com and good luck if there are any tix left.  Grab them at once or put yourself on a Waiting List.

***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……. Surround yourself only with people who will lift you higher!       
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……..Tony Konrath…. Barry Cook on the loss of his beloved mother Maxine….Jean Fucillo ….Donna Barnett…..Michael Pelkey… Rick Worth…….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!!!!)

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!!!!!

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!

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.

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…Go to 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!