AQUA IDOL TUESDAY DEC. 13TH!!!!

DECEMBER 13TH AND 14TH, 2011, in KEY WEST!!!!

HAPPY DEC. 13TH BIRTHDAY TO….JOHN EICHER….JOYCE HEELS….REX WELTON….& JAMEY BOWEN!!!

HOWARD LIVINGSTON JUDGING AT AQUA IDOL TONIGHT, 12/13…..It is a big thrill to have the fabulous, HOWARD LIVINGSTON, joining Tony Konrath and Me, Lynda Frechette, as Celebrity Judge of Aqua Idol for the Waterfront Playhouse tonight! Showtime is 6:30 PM! We need YOU to root for your fave contestants…..Those still in the competitions are Quincy Perkins, Denis Hyland, Connie Hurst, Daniel Wiggins, Mary Spear, Jeff Kucin, James Mill, Mary Piszker, Mike Rolfsmeyer, Cynthia Mulcahey, and Ruben Navarro. Tonight they will be singing two songs each…..a song made popular by a Boy Band & a Girl Band! Contestant Mike Rolfsmeyer will not be there tonight, so if you are a fan, and want him to remain in the contest, you MUST put $$$$ in his “bucket.” Emcee is the always amazing Randy Thompson….By the way, HOWARD will be singing one of his hit songs too!

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY OPENS AT RED BARN ON DEC. 13…..This delightful musical, starring Marjorie Paul-Shook, Eric Cole, Gayla Morgan & JB McLendon, opens on Dec. 13 and runs through January 14, 2012. Curtain is 8 pm…..call 296-9911 for tix…go to the website a www.redbarntheatre.com to see the season’s schedule!!!!!

SCHOONER WHARF ON DEC. 13 & 14….From noon to 5 pm, it’s Michael McCloud on both days….From 7 to 11, it’s Raven Cooper On Dec. 14, from 7 to 11 pm, it’s Gary Hempsey….From 9 to 1 am, it’s the magic of Frank Everhart.

BENEFIT WINE EVENT FOR FKOC ON DEC. 13…..An Australian Shiraz Wine Pairing Contest at VINOS at 810 Duval St….7 to 9 pm….Sample all dishes & vote for your fave….$5 to vote…all funds go to Florida Keys Outreach Coalition….Bring an unwrapped toy for the Kiddies…To enter a dish, call 294-0304 for info!

THE CHRIS THOMAS 4 AT VIRGILIOS ON DEC. 13…..Starting at 9 pm, all invited to hear the great sounds of Chris Thomas, Skipper Kripitz, Tim McAlpine and Bubba LowNotes!

DAVE BOOTLE AT LATEDA ON DEC. 13 & 14……Dave will be in the By George Bar, rockin the night away at 9 pm till midnight!

HAPPY DECEMBER 14TH BIRTHDAY TO…….JOE DALLAS……

HAPPY DEC. 14 ANNIVERSARY TO… BARBARA WEIKEL & RALPH DEPALMA….and CLAIRE CARROLL & STEVE GURMIN!!!!!

KEY WEST GARDEN CLUB LECTURE ON DEC. 14…..The FLA Keys Audubon invites all to a FREE presentation by Dr. Ken Meyer, founder & director of the Avian Research & Conservation Institute…he will discuss three bird species of critical concern in the Keys….the white winged pigeon…reddish egrets….and great white herons. 6:30 pm….at West Martello Museum on Atlantic Blvd.

HIGH SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CONCERT….DEC. 14 & 15……Takes place at 7 pm both nights in the High School Auditorium, 2100 Flagler…..The choir, band, steel pan & guitar band all will perform selections. $5 at the door!

HAPPY DECEMBER 15TH BIRTHDAY TO……LI LIANNE BROUILLARD!!!!!

BOBBY & SKIPPO AT SALUTE ON DEC. 15……Beginning this Thurs., 12/15, Bobby Nesbitt & Skipper Kripitz will entertain in the indoor dining room at Salute Restaurant for Sunset from 4:30 to 6:30 pm! Call 292-1117 for reservations! FUN!!!!!!

OPENING RECEPTION AT TSKW…DEC. 15…..Work by sculptor, Lauren P. McAloon…show called “Song of Passage”…..600 WhiteSt….reception during Walk on White from 6 to 9 pm! Also going on will be a holiday Artisian Fair featuring 14 local artists and their work…cash or check.

ART SPACE OPENS ON DEC. 15…..This multi-purpose art, event & photo spacewas created by artis Michael Marrero & Marky Pierson. Located at 1102 Truman Ave….it will showcase new talent & art projects. To get the full schedule of events planned, go to www.artspacekeywest.com. Call 619-2275 for more info.

CHRISTOPHER PETERSON CHRISTMAS SHOW ON DEC. 16,17,23,2 4,25!!!……A heavenly host of Fab women will be inhabiting Christopher Peterson as he presents his amazing annual Christmas Spectacular on 4 nights. Oh, Come ALL ye Faithful….to LATEDA’s Crystal Room, 1125 Duval St. So don your gay apparel and grab some mistletoe and reserve your seats for this super show. Call 296-6706 to reserve!!!!! FALALALALALA!!!!!

HAPPY DECEMBER 16TH BIRTHDAY TO…..RITA LINDER!!!!!!

CHESTNUTS FOR THE SEASON…DEC. 16…..This is a concert, soiree and fundraiser for the new and exciting Music in Paradise Program….Fri., Dec. 16 at 6 pm in the gardens of the privately owned & recently restored 1884 George Curry Mansion at 620 Eaton St. (Not the Curry Mansion on Caroline St.) This is an evening of holiday jazz….featuring musicians, Scott Marischen, Mike Emerson, Joe Dallas, & Roger Van Zant…also Harry Schroeder & Georges Hemund. Other performers will be Karen Heins, Michael Robinson, & Mayuko Mouri & artistic director, Linda Sparks. Vocalists are Maj Johnson, Kathleen Peace, Valerie Carr, John Rudolph, Ruben Navarro, and Cliff Sawyer. Emcee will be young, multi-talented Dominic Giardino. Guests will enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, champagne or sparkling water….Tix are $32 which include food and drink….A limited number of VIP tables for six are available for $300 each. To reserve call 517-6851 or e-mail musicinparadisekw@gmail.com. Tix are also on sale at Island City Tile, 1023 White St.

AT THE CUSTOM HOUSE ON DEC. 16…..The Art of Van Eno…A Renaissance Fantasy….a 25th year remembrance & retrospective…..5:30 to 7:00 PM…..FREE to KWAHS Members…guest welcome at $10….wine, soft drinks and hors d’oeuvres.

AT THE GARDENS ON DEC. 16……The Gardens Hotel features the sounds of Michael Robinson at the piano from 5:30 to 8 PM.

HAPPY DEC 17TH BIRTHDAY TO……GEORGE FERNANDEZ…….& JIM HENDRICK!!!!!

BLACK & WHITE & TWINKLE LIGHTS…DEC. 17 EVENT…..A gala eve at 7 pm at Tennessee Williams Theatre…live salsa music, champagne, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction Show starts at 8 pm….Come dressed in your best for this special holiday eve with performances from local artists, Kathleen Peace, Skipper, Joe Dallas, Denis Hyland, Camille Toler, the KW Contemporary Dance Co., and many more….go to www.keystix.com for reservations! To benefit The Coffee Mill Dance Studio and The Music Room…..

THE TOM JUDSON SHOW ON DEC. 17…..This cabaret show, is an eve of piano, song & story at 10 pm at The Tropic Cinema on Eaton St.….a benefit for AIDS Help….tix are $25 or VIP seating, $75. We saw Tom perform last year, and he was super!

HAPPY DECEMBER 18TH BIRTHDAY TO…….JEFF JOHNSON……JOY HAWKINS…RANDY ROBERTS…..GEORGE TILLMAN!!!!!

ANIMAL FARM CHRISTMAS PARTY ON DEC. 18…..Kids of ALL ages are invited to the Animal Farm, from Noon on…get Santa photos taken…FREE…donations are accepted though!

PIER HOUSE DEC. 18…..Larry Smith showcases his Christmas Show at 9 PM in the Wine Galley….On Dec. 19, Jazz Jammin at 9 will be with Skipper Kripitz & Tim McAlpine. Larry is at the piano every Thurs. thru Sun. at 7 pm each week!

28TH ANNUAL ST. PAUL’S CHRISTMAS CONCERT ON DEC. 18…..Featuring Key West’s brightest stars in a celebration of Christmas Songs and readings…..7 pm…tix at St. Paul’s & MacArthur Music….$20.

JAZZ IN THE GARDENS ON DEC. 18….from 5 to 8 pm, it’s the wonderful duo, DEBRA & PATRICK and Friends entertaining! The awesome Kate Miano is always there to shmooze with everyone there!

SOUTHERNMOST CAR CLUB CHRISTMAS SHOW ON DEC. 18…..From noon to 5 pm……a plethora of amazing vehicles for this annual holiday Show & Shine….at Duval Square parking lot ….7 Trophies will be presented…50’s music….50/50….food and drink available…..Judges are Mayor Cates & Bill Murray…FREE & FUN for the whole family….Bring an unwrapped gift which will go to needy children in town. Call 942-1758 for more info. Thanks to Dick Moody!

WHITEFLY CLLINIC ON DEC. 19…..The workshop is set for 9 to 10 am on 12/19 in the Gato Bldg at 1100 Simonton St……Agent Kim Gabel leads the meetings. All welcome.

PARTY AT CASA ANTIGUA…..DEC. 21…..Conch Color’s Tom Oosterhoudt and his Ooster Mom, MaryAnn Worth invite everyone to attend their annual Holiday Bash at their fabulous Home at 314 Simonton St…..6:30 to 8:30 pm!!!!! How nice is that????

DR. SHARON WARD……Please keep Dr. Ward in your thoughts and prayers. She recently had a brain aneurysm and is in a Miami hospital.

WILL STEPHENS UPDATE…..Please keep Will in your thoughts and prayers as he recovers from hip surgery. He is now in the rehab center next door to the hospital and he faces a lot of work to get back to normal. Please send cards to him at 1124 Von Phister St., KW, 33040.

VIVA VERA SCHIFF LAST NIGHT…..A HUGE crowd of adoring Vera Schiff fans were there to pay tribute to this wonderful patron of all the ARTS in town! Bobby Nesbitt planned a wonderful musical interlude with Joy Hawkins, Danny Weathers, Carmen Rodriguez and Michael Mulligan….it was a beautiful night that we will long remember! Thanks to VERA SCHIFF for all she has done for the ARTS in Key West! We love you!

COLOMBIAN GRACE RESTAURANT ON PETRONIA ST….DEC. SPECIAL…..During Dec. locals will get a 15% discount. This great restaurant will be open on Christmas Eve & Day and New Year’s Eve & Day!

CATS & KITTIES ADOPTED FREE THIS SEASON…..You heard right… an anonymous donor is making it possible for you to adopt a fab feline for free during Dec. Come and choose your Kristmas Kitty…..5230 College R….call 294-4857.

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, know 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….Hope you got to see the Conch Color issue with David Cox’s photo on the cover! He makes quite the adorable cover boy! He was also featured in Sunday’s Citizen! Also, David and Allen Gallant have a show called Tech Talk America an can be heard locally at www.KonkAM.com http://www.konkam.com every Monday from Noon to 1 PM or on iTunes

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!!!)

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!

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!

FOLLIES HEADS FOR LA……….Broadway Star, Terri White, appearing in FOLLIES at The Marquis Theater, was recently interviewed for TV in NYC. To view this interview, here is the link: http://www.wpix.com/news/morningnews/wpix-terri-white-broadway.0.5303217.story. 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. 22. BIG NEWS, is that FOLLIES will be playing at Los Angeles’s AHMANSON THEATRE, May 3rd, thru June 9, 2012!!!! We all share in the success of Terri White and her theatrical career!!! More Good news….Donna Barnett will be back in KW in January and both Donna & Terri plan to visit KW in February. We sure do miss them!!!

PRAYER CHAIN…… Please continue to keep the following in your thoughts and prayers……Dr. Sharon Ward….Will Stephens…..Rob O’Neal…The Bernat Family…..Harvey Server…Mary Ann Worth….Dan Cocco….Lynne and Albert…… Lee Garrison….Nancy Stevens…..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 Williams….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.

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 first show of the season, AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, is in rehearsal and opens Dec. 22 and runs thru Jan. 14th. You do not want to miss this Tony & Pulitzer prize- winning, truly amazing and brilliant play! 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! Ask about seeing AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY on two preview nights Dec. 20 & 21.

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.

TENNIS CLINICS AT 1800 ATLANTIC…for Beginner & Intermediate Players….for people that have played in the poast and are looking to get back to the game…and for rank beginners….Mon. from 9:30 to 10:30 am and Tues. from 9 to 10 am. Cost is $90 for 6 weeks. Adult Flex League and Match play is Tues. from 6:30 to 8 pm….$15 per time…drop in… Call Nicole at Paradise Tennis at 1800 at 395-1035.

BLACK & SKABUDDAH SCHEDULE THIS WEEK…..They are at Rick’s from 4 to 8 pm……Dec. 8 & 9 from 6 to 10 pm at Conch Republic Seafood….and Sunday at lateda from 8:30 to Midnight!

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!!!!)

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.

POPS HAS GREAT SEASON PLANNED….Tix are now on sale to the public for the three shows The POPS has planned…..Mark your calendars! Dec. 29 & 30, JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT starring Marc Crow & Nulita Loder…at St. Paul’s….. On 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! Season subscriptions are still on sale at 305-296-6059 or info@keywestpops.org. Tix to individual concerts can be purchased via www.keystix.com starting on Oct. 31.

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

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.

BIOGRAPHER NEEDS YOUR HELP….Did you know there are 2 men in town named Randy Roberts? We all know Randy R from Lateda Fame, but there is another Randy R, a published author of biographies, etc. This Randy R is currently working on a biography of four famous writers who lived in The Writer’s Compound on Windsor Lane….Ralph Ellison, John Hersey, Richard Wilbur, and John Ciardi. If anyone out there may have known any of these men or their families, even briefly, Randy R. would like to interview you. He is looking for anecdotes, stories, memories, anything that you might have to share. Randy can be reached at 305-509-7816 or you can e-mail him at randykeywest@aol.com.

SWEET DEALS AT SHERRY SWEET-TEWEL’S ART SHACK!…..Stop by this unique shop at 804 ½ Caroline St. and see all the wonderful items artist Sherry, has for your buying pleasure….Receive SWEET deals on Cosmo the Boat Cat items, jewelry, hand painted clothing, and many other delightfulgoodies!

NEW GYM IN TOWN……Announcing that Donna Barnett’s daughter Stacie Eggers and her husband Rob and Frank Dunn, have bought the old Gold’s Gym at 1010 Truman Ave. It has been renamed, OLD TOWN FITNESS! Open 6 am to 10 pm Mon thru Fri…..8 am to 8 pm on Sat. & 10 am to 6 pm on Sundays. $10 daily….$30 weekly…$99 for 3 mos…$350 for a year! Congrats!!!!

LENORE TROIA’S NEW CD ON SALE NOW…..Lenore’s new CD, SYMPTOMS OF LOVE, is now on sale…To order go to http://www.lenoretroia.com. To download “MP3’s” go to http://cdbaby.com/cd/lenoretroia8. Enjoy….and Congrats to Lenore!!!

WESLEY HOUSE NEEDS SPONSORS…..The Wesley House is looking for volunteers to be sponsors this year….to help needy families during this holiday season. If you are available to help in any way, please call 809-5000 ex: 228. Thank you.

DAVE BOOTLE SCHEDULE….He is at Virgilio’s from 9:30 pm till 1 am every Sunday night. He is at Lateda every Mon, Tues, & Wed. from 8:30 to Midnight. On Dec. 28 thru Jan. 3, he will be performing in Bermuda at the Fairmount Southampton!!!!

EXCITING EVENT AT LITTLE WHITE HOUSE WITH BOBBY & CARMEN!!!! ….Bobby Nesbitt & Carmen Rodriguez are pairing up to perform 6 shows at The Little White House on Front St. These shows are all the same, and will feature The Great Songs from the Truman Era….Called “Sentimental Journey”…..The first of the six shows will be Jan. 23 & 24….Only 65 seats available in the White House Living Room….Bobby is researching this thoroughly and you know it will be wonderfully done, as only he and Carmen with him, can! Go to www.keystix.com or call 294-9911 for more info. Other dates for Bobby & Carmen’s shows are Feb, 28 & 29 and March 19 & 20. I am giving you a head’s up as Bobby shows always sell out!

ATTENTION 7TH ALL INTERESTED IN THE ANNUAL KW DACHSHUND WALK !!!!!…This super fun parade, held on Dec. 31 at Noon, needs your help….The originator, Ruth Reiter, is asking for volunteers who could help her run this event!!! She needs flyers to be passed out…..publicity….a person who could create a Website for this event…., amongst other things. This event has grown tremendously over the years and is getting to be just BIG for one person to handle. If you can assist Ruth in any way, shape or form, contact her at keywestdachshundwalk@gmail.com ASAP! Thank you!

Love to YOU…and Remember…

A hug is a great gift…..one size fits all, and it’s easy to exchange!!!!

Lynda