AQUA IDOL TONIGHT AT 6:30 PM

TUESDAY, NOV 22 & WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2011, in KEY WEST with LYNDA

AQUA IDOL BECKONS YOU TONIGHT, 11/22……Tuesdays at 6:30 pm at Aqua Nightclub, 711 Duval St. are exciting evenings in Key West….because it’s Aqua Idol Night….We have 14 glorious vocalists vying for the coveted Aqua Idol Prize…singing their hearts out for The Waterfront Playhouse….and for Y-O-U!!!!! These super singers are Denis Hyland, Mary Piszker, Quincy Perkins, Connie Hurst, Ruben Navarro, Cynthia Mulcahey, James Mill, Mary Spears, Mike Rolfsmeyer, Gregory James, Mark Siters, Janeen Gracer, Daniel Wiggins, and Jeff Kucin! Each could easily win this competition, but they need YOUR votes! The votes comes in the form of dollars….during each performance, audience members fill up the containers for their fave contestants….the person who receives the least amount of $$$ on a given night, will be eliminated the following Tuesday. In fact, sad to say, someone will be eliminated tonight and sing their ‘swan song.’ Super emcee is Randy Thompson, with Judges, Tony Konrath, Lynda Frechette, and guest judge this week, Martha Robinson. So tell all your friends, and see you at the best show in town, Aqua Idol! FREE to attend!!!!

THANKFUL THURSDAY……This Thursday is Thanksgiving Day, and I am hoping you will come through with some great Thankful Thursday messages that I can use!  Please get these messages to me to Wednesday (tomorrow!)…Send to me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net.  Thank

ROB O’NEAL UPDATE……As you know by now, photo-journalist and very special fellow, Rob O’Neal, was in a serious accident this week. He was on his scooter and was hit by a rental car. Currently, he is in Ryder Trauma Center in Miami being treated for broken ankle, hip & ribs, and compound fractures of his tibia and fibia. A Facebook Page has been set up: Rob O’Neal Breaking News, with updates and details of how to donate…..There is a benefit in the works for Rob on Wed., Nov. 30 , at 5 pm at Smokin’Tuna at 4 CharlesSt…. Cards & well-wishes can be sent to him at Rob O”Neal, Room 717, West Wing, Ryder Trauma Center, 1800 NW 10th Ave., Miami, FL 33136 A Welcome Home fundraiser & silent auction is being planned for January. Keep Rob in your choicest thoughts and prayers. We love you Rob!

HAPPY NOVEMBER 22ND BIRTHDAY TO…..the handsome and suave, DENNIS HUDSON…..to special, CINDY EMMETT…..and to great songstress, JENIFER FRUSKAMP!

“IT TAKES TWO”…MINI REVIEW…..The Waterfront Playhouse kicked off its stellar season on Fri. & Sat., with a wonderful show, ‘It Takes Two’……Duets, sung by some of Key West’s fabulous singer/entertainers! It was a marvelous show from start to finish, and delightful in every way. Congrats to all our performers who did such an incredible job, and to Danny Weathers, our amazing artistic director who pulled it all together for our enjoyment! Hope you have bought your season tix for this season’s great shows. And I urge you to become a Waterfront Member… Membership has many special privileges….Go to the website at wwww.waterfrontplayhouse.org and check out how to do this, or call the box office at 294-5015 for details!

AT BLUE HEAVEN ON NOV. 23……Skipper Kripitz will be joined by Leanna Collins-Heitinger for an evening of Beatles, Fleetwood Mack, Carly Simon, etc. type music…6:30 to 9:30 pm….She will join Skipper on Friday, Nov. 25th from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at Salute for Sunset!!!!! Welcome back Leanna!!!!

GET INFORMATION TO ME……I plan to send out my Social Calendar List on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. If you have info you want to have printed, please let me know. I will post your info on appropriate dates…..not too far in advance. Send to me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net….. Also, please get me Thankful Thursday messages by Wed. of this week….and if you want to be added to the Birthday/Anniversary List, please send me this information and I will jot you in my book! Thanks a lot. And remember, you can go to my website any time at www.conchtv.com and see it all …plus any days you might have missed.

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

AT THE HISTORIC SEAPORT….STARTS NOV. 23…..This is the annual Bight Before Christmas which starts Wed. & runs through Jan. 1, 2012. Begins at dusk Wed. as the ceremonial lighting of the KW Harbor Walk of Lights takes place….Shopping specials, decorations and fun… A free 2 night holiday concert will occur at 6 PM on Dec. 17 and 18…donations will be accepted for the fight against childhood diabetes. For complete schedule of events go to www.keywestchristmas.org.

HAPPY NOVEMBER 23RD BIRTHDAY TO….lovely artist, DEBRA YATES……to great supporter of the Arts, FRED GREENBERG…..and to our dear son, ROB FRECHETTE!!!!!

DENIS HYLAND…. teaches Jazz dance at the Coffee Mill from 10:30 am until Noon on Tues. & Thurs!!!! He is a super teach….check him out and learn to dance like a star!!!! (Denis is one of the stars at Aqua Idol on Tuesday!!!)

PUN FOR THURSDAY….A backward poet writes inverse!

CAFÉ SOLE NOVEMBER SPECIAL…..Chef Correa is offering 25% off the regular menu and on selected wines (not on 11/24-11/27)…1029 Southard St….294-0230…For Locals only…

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

JAZZ JAM AT THE GREEN PARROT….EVERY SUNDAY……This Jazz Jam will be from 1 to 4, every Sunday during the season…..Musicians are Richard Crooks, Mike Emerson, and Tim McAlpine….. They invite all interested musicians to bring your instrument and join in the jammin’….also singers and poets, too!

WINE TASTING AT THE WINE COTTAGE ON EATON ST…NOV. 25…..Start your Black Friday off with a wine taste, from 10 am until 5 pm, at 930 Eaton St., Unit C….free ornament with any purchase over $25…other special deals too….Tell Dottie Harden I sent you!

HOWARD LIVINGSTON AT TURTLE KRAALS ON 11/26…..Howie will be entertaining at The Turtle Kraals from 5:30 to 9 PM….There will be a Meet & Greet at 5:30 and then Howie and the FULL Band will perform from 6 to 9 PM……located at 1 Land’s End Village in the Historic Seaport. Howie’s smile will brighten your day during this holiday season!

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL EVERY SUNDAY…..Come to JAZZ IN THE GARDENS at 526 Angela St….every Sunday from 5 to 8 PM…..This Sunday, Nov. 27TH, it will be, Lenore Troia and Friends. Great time….wonderful Jazz and Island music…..super Wine Bar…amazing people….and hosted by the always glamorous, KATE MIANO!!!!! And the D’Vine Wine Gallery is open from 5 to 10 pm, from Wed. thru Sunday each week! No piano music on Friday, 11/25.

TENNESSE WILLIAMS MINI MUSEUM…..Did you know that there is a Tennessee Williams Museum in KW, filled with a collection of Tennessee mementos….real treasures??? It is located at the Gay & Lesbian Community Center, at 513 Truman Ave., next door to Denny’s. We have Dennis Beaver to thank for this! Hemingway is highly revered in KW, but author Williams, lived here much longer and it is good to know he is getting the respect he deserves!

AT SCHOONER WHARF ON NOV. 22 & 23….FROM Noon to 5 on 11/22 & 23, it’s Michael McCloud…..on 11/22 from 7 to 11 pm, it’s Raven Cooper…On 11/23, from 7 to 11 pm, it’s Gary Hempsey…From 9 pm until 1 am it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart!

MARY SPEARS AT BLUE HEAVEN ON NOV. 23…..Mary will sing & play the guitar at brunch at Blue Heaven on Wed., Nov. 23, and on Sat., Nov. 26 in the evening.

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

PRAYER CHAIN…… Please continue to keep the following in your thoughts and prayers……Harvey Server…Mary Ann Worth….Lynne and Albert…… Lee Garrison…Will Stephens…..James Popovice….Nancy Stevens…..JT Thompson…..Gordy Michael….Marion DePiero…Mary Anne McGiven…..Brent Ramer…Edna Beres….Richard Crooks….Don Stout……Bill Larkin..….Carol Schenk….Stephen Elliott….Claire Carroll…. Jennifer O’Lear….AJ Woods…Bill Mansfield….Dick Jones…Nancy Robinson…Sally Lewis….Patrick Richards… Virgil William….Lenore Troia’s dear Mother……two very dear special friends who choose to remain anonymous….Remember… Prayer changes things!!!! Let me know if anyone should be added to this list…a family member or a friend going through tough times. We really are all in this thing called ‘Life” together.

BOBBY NESBITT & SKIPPER KRIPITZ AT SALUTE…Starting DEC 15….There will be a new Thursday Tradition at Salute Restaurant from 4:30 to 6:30 pm, starting Thurs., Dec. 15th….….Skipper’s new Thurs. musical partner, will be the incomparable, Bobby Nesbitt!!!! …..Sounds like a dreamy way to enjoy a Key West sunset!!!!

WATERFRONT TICKETS CAN NOW BE BOUGHT FOR UPCOMING SEASON….. You can be ahead of everyone by going online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org to order your season tickets for the 2011-12 Season…..the BEST Professional Theater in Florida!!!!! And it is a FAB season, it is, it is!!! Also, check out all the various other exciting things happening with the Waterfront Playhouse! The Waterfront has a brilliant line up of shows this season….you will NOT want to miss a single one! They are AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, DEAD MAN’S CELL PHONE, THE 25TH PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, HOME EXCHANGE….plus special shows by THE KW CONTEMPORARY DANCE CO., DENIS HYLAND, and CARMEN RODRIGUEZ…..plus IT TAKES TWO-AN EVENING OF DUETS, featuring Key West Fave singers on Nov. 18 & 19….This is the season opener….. ( You MUST check out the fabulous NEW Website, above! And I encourage you all to become MEMBERS of the Waterfront Playhouse…For as little as $100 you can have special privileges, like 20% discount at many wonderful KW restaurants! Check it out…and thanks for your support of the Waterfront Playhouse!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT MARC HOUSE…..Starting at 8 AM on Nov. 22, when the first batch of Christmas Trees arrive, help is needed to unload the trucks at these shifts….9 am to 1 pm….1pm to 5 pm….and 5 pm to 8 pm……Also volunteers are needed on Nov. 29 and Dec. 5…..This is the MARC House major fundraiser….Please call 304-8039 to sign up to help or e-mail Mark Lindas at marklindas@hotmail.com. Thank you for helping out the MARC House!!!!!

PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA & INGA THE ELF ON 11/25,26,&27…..This annual Xena fundraiser takes place at Pet Grooming by John on Truman Ave….on Nov. 25, 5 to 7 pm…Nov. 26. From 2 to 4 pm, and Nov. 27 from 5 to 7 pm….Proceeds benefit Xena fund which helps locals pay for pet med expenses.

BLACK & SKABUDDAH SCHEDULE……They perform every Tues. at Rick’s on Duval, the front bar from 4 to 8 PM……Wed., they are at The Rum Barrell on Front St…..Thurs. & Fri. at Conch Republic from 6 to 10 PM….They are at Pearl’s Patio on United St. from 7 to 10 PM every other Sat…….and every Sunday at Lateda from 8:30 to Midnight! Also, did you know Laura Black is an accomplished painter? Go to www.blackandskabuddah.com for details.

JOSEPH LOWE CONCERT AT ST. PAUL’S EVERY WEEKDAY…..Mon.-Fri. Joe Lowe presents his FREE piano and organ concert from Mon. thru Fri. from noon to 1 pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Duval & Eaton St. Auwina Weed is with him on Thursday.

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

AT AQUA NIGHTCLUB THIS WEEK….. Dueling Bartenders is every Monday and it packs em in! Starts at 5:30 pm, and the Dueling Singers are Randy Thompson and either Gassy Winds or Goddess….in full drag! They are all super vocalists!!!! The dynamite Aquanettes Perform at 9 every night and an extra 11 pm show on Fri. & Sat. You do not want to miss the super entertainment at Aqua Lounge!!!!!! (Please note again, that Aqua Idol for The Waterfront Playhouse is every Tuesday at 6:30 PM!!! Mark your calendars….it is a terrific group of singers/entertainers!!! It’s akin to going to a Concert for Free!!!!)

TREE OF HOPE AT LATEDA….DEC. 1ST……Everyone in town is invited to attend the 20th Tree of Hope Event at LATEDA, at 7 pm, on Dec. 1st. Emcees will be Queen Surrey & King Dave…following the Tree Lighting, there will be some great entertainment….Over 140 Angel Bears in two sizes will be available to buy…..This Ceremony was very special to Mark Barrack, and we will never forget how much of Mark’s love went into make this a momentous occasion! All proceeds go to help fund the work of AIDS Help!

AUTHOR JOANNA SCHMIDA IN MARATHON….DEC. 2….The Marathon Library Book Club meets at 10 am to discuss JoAnna’s book, ‘Woman at the Light.’ Call 743-6538 for more info!

CHRISTMAS PARADE ON DEC. 3…..Circle your calendar to see the magical KW Christmas Parade! Starts at Bayview Park, goes down Truman, then Duval all the way to Eaton St.! You will be amazed at all the children in attendance….Kids of ALL ages!

SINGERS SOUGHT FOR THE MESSIAH….The Free annual concert of Handel’s Messiah will be at 8 pm on Sun., Nov. 27 at the United Methodist Church…If you want to participate, attend rehearsal from 2 to 5 pm at the Church on Sun. For more info call 296-9100.

LEARN TO DANCE WITH LUCY & LEON…..Fridays: Salsa Lessons…Beginners at 7 PM & Experienced at 8 PM. On the 2nd, & 4th Sundays: Ballroom Dancing & A Lesson(all Levels), 7 to 9 PM….Located at Paradise Health & Fitness Dance Studio, 1706 N. Roosevelt Blvd., KW…No partners needed…Call 296-6348. Check the website out at www.keywestdance.wordpress.com.

TAVERN ‘N TOWN THIS WEEK….……There is entertainment every single night of this week from 5 to 9:00 pm, Sun. to Thurs. and 6 to 10 pm on Fri. & Sat. On Mon., it’s Michael Thomas entertaining pM..….Tues., it’s Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas…..Wed., it’s Mike Emerson…..Thurs., it’s Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas….Fri., it’s Mike Emerson……Sat., it’s Bobby Nesbitt….Sun., it’s Rob DiStaci. On Sun thru Thurs, it is from 5 to 9 pm. On Fri., from 6 to 10 pm ……in the Lounge at BeachSide Marriott….special tapas menu on Tuesdays and Thursdays! This great nightspot and restaurant really takes great care of the Locals in Key West. Thanks to Ric Palmer, the manager, who makes things hum!!!! Locals get a 10% dinner discount. Call 296-3676 for reservations.

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

PIRATES IN PARADISE EVENT….11/24 THRU DEC. 4…..Lots of events during this time for all you mates & wenches out there! Contact 296-9694 for info.

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

“MADE IN KEY WEST” AT RED BARN ON DEC. 1,2,&3…..a zany Variety Show, filled with music, comedy and drinks at the Red Barn Zabar Courtyard…show starts at 8 PM….Call 296-9911 for tix or go to wwww.redbarntheatre.com.

STYLE KEY WEST HAS MOVED……Jo Coveny, owner/decorator of this lovely home furnishing store, has moved to Flagler Station at 901 Caroline St…..What a grand spot for this store! The store is open from 10 am to 5 pm, Mon. thru Sat.

ReMARCable TREE AUCTION ON DEC. 6….Tix are now on sale for this Table Top Tree Auction at the Westin Hotel Ballroom, 245 Front St….Preview starts at 5 pm…auction starts at 7 pm, with Ed Scales as the auctioneer. $10…includes raffle ticket….To sponsor or decorate a table top tree, call 294-9526.

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

BABY T AT THE BULL….. Alison Mayer, aka BABY T, will be performing at the Bull on Sundays from 6 to 9 pm and Monday eves from 8 to Midnight!!!!!

SCOTT KIRBY thru NOV. 27TH!…..At the Smokin’ Tuna Saloon from 5 to 9 PM…..He will be there till the 27th of Nov.

SOUTH FLORIDA SYMPHONY ON DEC. 1…..The first of the Master Concert Series is at the Tennessee Williams Theatre at 8 pm on 12/1…featuring the sensational and very handsome, Zuill Bailey on cello….Call 295-7676 for tickets.

POPS 13TH SEASON CELEBRATION ON DEC. 2ND….Celebrate the 13th Season of the KW POPS for a magical eve on 12/2 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM…starts with a twilight champagne tour of The KW Butterfly & Nature Conservatory at 1316 Duval…and then Cocktails & Southern Style Holiday Cuisine from 6:30 to 9 pm at the Southernmost House, at 1400 Duval. Come and raise a toast with friends & support the KW POPS…only $50 per person…RSVP by Monday Nov. 28….Call 296-6059 to reserve!

TENNIS ROUND ROBIN FOR ADULTS AT 1800 ATLANTIC ON DEC. 4….Adult Round Robin from 9 am to Noon on Sun., Dec. 4…all proceeds go to Toys for Tots…bring a Toy to donate…sign up at the pro shop…$20 in advance & $25 the day of the tourney! Call Nicole at Paradise Tennis, 395-1035 for info on tennis drills, lessons, leagues, and clinics.

MCC BENEFIT CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR ON DEC. 4…..Tix on sale to benefit the MCC Church ministries….from 6 to 8 pm at Aqua Nightclub….General admission is $20…Hosted by Smyrna Emphezyma & starring a faboo cast of entertainers…..Raffle….Auction….Fun….Call 294-8912 for tix. 711 Duval St.

$25 BIRTHDAY BAR TAB AT THE BOTTLECAP GROOVE LOUNGE………. If you are at the BottleCap at 1128 Simonton St. on the exact day of your birthday, just show them a valid ID and receive a $25 bar tab and party favors too! (See your bartender for any restrictions.) Tell all your friends about this new great deal in town. Thanks again to Carolyn and Carmello!!!

BUY A BRICK AT POINCIANA ROYALE…….. This new 50 unit housing complex from AIDS Help will soon be opening. For only $50 per 4 X 8 brick, you can inscribe your own name, commemorate a significant life event….or honor the memory of another on the brick pathway. To place an order access www.AIDSHelp.cc. For more info call Rodney Ross at 293-3671.

AT THE STUDIOS…DEC. 2 & 3……Tix are on sale for singer/pieanist Krista Detor show on 12/2 at 8 PM ….. And….for VALERIE CARR Show, A Very Valerie Holiday…..accompanied by a four piece band….have Valerie get you into the Holiday spirit! Go to www.keystix.com or call 600-1406 for tix or info!

LIGHTED BOAT PARADE ON DEC. 10 AT 8 PM……Enter your boat NOW! 6 pm….Steel Your Heart Band performs at Gerald Adams Shool, & the The Doerfels from 8 pm to 1 am at Schooner Wharf! Call 292-3302 for info!

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

TIX ON SALE FOR VIVA VERA BASH ON 12/12…..This is a special tribute to Vera Schiff…from 6 to 8 pm at Tennessee Willliams Cabaret Theatre…a benefit for Waterfront Playhouse, Red Barn, Key West POPS, the Tennessee Wms. Theatre, and Impromtu Concerts…Open bar, fab appetizers…and a very special 20 minute musical tribute for Vera, by the always divine, Bobby Nesbitt! Tix are $100….buy online at www.keystix.com or all 296-1520.

Love to YOU…and Remember…

Education, experience and memories are three things no one can ever take away from you!

Lynda

PS Looking forward to getting your Thankful Thursday messages!!! Send to me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net.