MONDAY, AUGUST 30TH, 2010, in KEY WEST, WITH LYNDA!!!
NEW YORK ROCKS!!!
Bob and I are back in Ohio after 5 wonderful days in New York City! In those 5 days, we saw 6 Broadway Shows and 1 Off Broadway Show! We saw Promises Promises (Kristin Chenoweth, Sean Hayes and Katie Finneran (Tony Winner!) were sensational as were the Burt Bacharach Songs and super dancing, too!)…Come Fly Away….Twyla Tharpe Dance Tribute to Sinatra… dancing that is so amazing you cannot believe what you are seeing…very innovative …loved it!….Million Dollar Quartet about a true event in which Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins met at the Sun Recording Studios.. the only time it ever happened, and the events of that night, where they all performed together! It was super…and the Jerry Lee Lewis character, played by Levi Kreis, was fabulous…and he won a Tony for his amazing portrayal! La Cage aux Folles was superb! We have seen it before a few times, but this was something totally marvelous….we loved everything about it, and Tony winner Douglas Hodge as Alban was outstanding and hilarious! We didn’t think it could get better, but then we saw Memphis, which won the Tony for Best Musical! It deserves all the accolades it has received and then some! We LOVED it!!!!! On Saturday afternoon, we opted to see Trust, a very off-beat comedy about sado-masochism, starring Sutton Foster, Zach Braff (from Scrubs) and Bobby Cannavale (Will & Grace)…..it was very well-acted….The high light of that show was getting to meet Sutton Foster after the show. I am a HUGE fan of hers, as is Bob….in fact I always say that “In my next life, I want to come back as Sutton Foster.”….and I got the chance to tell her Just That!! (FYI, she won the Tony for Thoroughly Modern Milly…and starred in other musicals, Little Women, The Drowsy Chaperon, Shreck the Musical, all of which we have seen and loved!) She was darling, gracious and charming! I also asked her if she remembered Bruce Moore, who, at one time showed her real estate in NYC…..and she said, “Oh Yes! I do remember him…how is Bruce doing?” It was quite a thrill for me…and I bet Bruce is smiling right now!!! On Saturday evening, we got to see Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch in A Little Night Music….and, as all the reviews have stated…..these two Musical Superstars are stupendous! It was a beautiful production…perfection! The love felt for Bernadette and Elaine filled that theatre! It reverberated on every wall….something quite moving to experience. So….that, in a nutshell are my mini reviews of Show Week with The Frechettes!
ADDITIONAL NYC FUN……
Loved staying at the lovely Iroquois Hotel on 44th St. Added a 75 minute Circle Boat Tour which was very worthwhile…loved seeing the Statue of Liberty up close & Personal….had a great tour guide….did a little bit of shopping….ate at some wonderful restaurants…..went to Don’t Tell Mama’s for 4 evenings and got to see some of the performers at The KEYS, including, George Sanders, Nate, Jennifer Pace, Alison Nusbaum, Joe Regan, Ricky Ritzel, Sean Bernardi and several others! Also got to dine with Linda & Fred Greenberg, and Denis Hyland, and Jennifer Grossman. After the FULL five days we had, I feel like I need a vacation!!!!!
FANTASY FEST CANDIDATES….
Two of our very dear friends have thrown in their hats to run for Fantasy Fest King and Queen this year, CHRISTOPHER ELWELL and ANNE O’SHEA QUATTRINI! They both have amazing events planned and I will be letting you know all about them when they send me the info! To find out how you can Help these wonderful and giving candidates, go to their websites. Christopher’s is www.christopherforking.com. For Anne’s Event Lineup and Info, go to www.anneforqueen.com. You will want to attend these fabulous events! They are going to work VERY hard to earn badly needed funds for AIDS Help!
PUN OF THE DAY…
When Salvador Dali was knighted….he became SIR REAL!!!!
AZUR LUNCH SPECIALS…
…continue with 6 delish choices at $6 each…if you want me to send you the menu for this week, let me know! 425 Grinnell St. For dinner at Azur, it’s Date Night Monday….get a Free bottle of wine with 2 entree order!
VANMOOF BIKE SALE….
…These sleek and sexy bicycles are being sold for $498, $100 less than their original price…..They can bee seen at JanGeorgeInteriors at 600 Frances St……You will be the envy of all atop the seat of this wow of a bike! Call 509-8449 for further details.
AQUA NIGHTCLUB…
…711 Duval St….Dueling Bartenders starring Randy Thompson and either Rick Dery or Gassy Winds! 5:30 to 8:30 PM! The Aquanettes appear onstage at 9 PM!
SATURDAY, SEPT. 4TH…
CHRIS ELWELL FOR KING event….All You Can Eat Fish Fry with ALL the fixuns….at the home of Dena & Bob Badgerow, 14 Bougainvillea Dr., Key Haven…..6 to 8:00 PM….Limited to 50 People….Win a chance for a Day of Fishing with Capt. Bob Badge aboard the “Key-nosha”…..Minimum donation $25….All proceeds go to AIDS Help!!!! RSVP by calling 305-304-6893. Mark Your Calendars!!!!!
AT THE PIER HOUSE….
At 9 PM, it’s Jazz Jam with Larry Smith who will be joined by Roger Van Zant and Lonnie Jacobson, plus whomever wants to join in the jammin’!!!! All jazz singers welcome too!
IN MEMORIAM….
Life is like living on a roller coaster…..along with all the glorious wonderful things going on….there creeps in some great sadness, too! When we were in New York, Denis Hyland informed us that Bobby Lundy, who recently competed for Aqua Idol Waterfront Playhouse, passed away last week. It is such sad news. Bobby did a wonderful job week after week, singing his heart out and earning money for The Waterfront. Denis told me, that Bobby had shared that he loved being in the competition…that he was thrilled to be a part of it. And we were all thrilled to have had him participate. He was a dear, talented, gentle man, and he will be deeply missed.
Denis also informed me that long time resident and artist, Carolyn Fuller passed on. Please remember Bobby and Carolyn and their friends and family members in your loving thoughts and prayers.
ST. PAUL’S CHURCH…
From Noon till 1 PM, it’s Joe Lowe performing is Free classic concert for your afternoon enjoyment!
LIVE & LEARN….
Nathan Gay, has shared that….”I have learned that as long as I have faith…things always happen for a good reason….and I have learned that worry is the most inefficient emotion we have…that 99% of all worry is about stuff that never ends up even existing.” And….what pray tell, have you learned that you can share?
TAVERN ‘N TOWN…
Gordy Michael performs from 5 to 9 PM in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott….2 for 1 cocktails from 5 to 7 PM!!!
COLOMBIAN GRACE RESTAURANT…
….at 223 Petronia St….continues to offer great specials at this new restaurant…..owner Zulma Segura offers free coffee or mimosa with lunch or breakfast and free wine, beer, or sangria with dinner order. Call 240-1281 for reservations. This place will be the only restaurant opened on Petronia St. during the month of Sept., I believe!
A QUESTION FOR YOU…
What is the greatest accomplishment of your life? Is there anything you hope to do that is even better? I’d love some of you to answer!!!!! Send separately from this, okay?
PEOPLE’S THEATER AUDITION…
A casting call for Wed., Sept 1 and 2nd at Downstage Theater located at 3340 N. Roosevelt Blvd. Auditions are from 6 to 8 PM…come at 5 PM for script perusal….Callbacks will be Sat. Sept 4 at 2 PM….The show will be cast on Sun., Sept. 5. Rehearsals will then run, Mon. thru Thurs. beginning Sept. 20th. The show will be previewed on Thurs., 11/11 and open on Nov. 12. Needed are 3 women and 2 men, and all ages and types are encouraged to audition…all levels of experience welcome. The show is APOCALYPTIC BUTTERFLIES, by Wendy MacLeod and directed by Tammy Shanley. For further details call Connie Hurst at 294-6813.
HAPPY AUGUST 30TH BIRTHDAY TO….
….that darling JAY LEVIN….to thespian, CHRIS TITTEL.. and to bride-to-be, SANDY CRAWFORD.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…..that very talented couple, HELEN and BEN HARRISON!!!
Love to YOU…and Remember….
Good advice is hard to give…but even harder to follow!
Lynda
OTHER BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK…
8/31…Jay Krottinger birthday
9/3…Dave & Jan Schmidt anniversary….Karen Leonard Birthday
9/4…Amy Pesola’s wedding day!!!
9/5…Jim & Kathy Haymaker Anniversary…Malcolm Kutner Birthday
add yours now...