BACK HOME IN KEY WEST
SAT. & SUN., MARCH 12th & 13th, 2011, in KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!
PRAYER CHAIN… Please keep the following in your special thoughts and prayers…….Claire Carroll…..Jennifer O’Lear……Nancy Robinson….Sally Lewis…. …..Vanessa McCaffrey……Richard Crooks…Richard Stephens…Karla Muir… Lottie Domski….My entire family dealing with the loss of my brother Fred Stevens on 2/16. Also, please pray for Neal Ruchman and his family who are mourning the loss of Neal’s beloved father, Harry Ruchman, who passed away at 101, just 18 days shy of his 102nd birthday. God bless! Please send me the names of those whom should be added to the prayer chain. Prayers change things, and we are all in this together.
TAVERN ‘N TOWN….MARCH 12th….13th…
It’s that superb, Bobby Nesbitt at the piano in the Lounge at BeachSide Marriott from 6 to 10 pm! From 5 to 7 pm it’s 2 for 1 cocktails! Can’t beat that…and Bobby is divine!
On March 13th, it’s Rob DiStaci from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge!!!!
BOBBY IN THE LOBBY TIX AVAILABLE FOR MARCH 13 & 14 SHOW…
This show still has some wonderful general admission seats available. It will feature the great songs of Rodgers & Hart, and sharing the stage with the brilliant Bobby Nesbitt will be, the talented, Carmen Rodriguez and Danny Weathers. It will be a night of fabulous musical entertainment. The show will be at 8 PM in the Tennessee Williams Cabaret Theatre (AKA Bobby’s Lobby!!!). Go online to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 to get those remaining coveted tickets!! Bobby’s Lobby Shows are absolutely magical, memorable, and too marvelous for words….just like Bobby himself!
BRUCE MOORE SHOW IN NEW YORK CITY…
We just returned from a wonderful 4 days in NYC! Bruce Moore’s show on March 7th, at The Metropolitan Room, in NYC, was simply wonderful and we loved every minute! Bruce performed with a 4 piece combo and it was First Rate! He sang lots of great new songs plus some of his specialties. All and all it was a roaring success! So great to see Bruce’s Family there, plus Pat West and Chip Alan, Stephen Lindenmuth, Jeffrey Katz, Linda & Fred Greenberg, Blake Hunter (who produced the show), Jerry Coleman, and what a thrill to sit with famed actress, Tyne Daily! What a charmer! Bruce was in Gypsy with Tyne when she played Mama Rose…and I believe she won a Tony for that role! We wish Bruce only the very best as he begins this new venture in his life. He will be missed in Key West, and we can only hope that he returns time and time again!
OUR TIME IN NEW YORK…..
We stayed at our fave little Hotel, The Iroquois on West 44th St. Besides Bruce’s fab show, we went to see musicals, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, and loved every wacky moment…plus The Addams Family….just okay….and we LOVED Anything Goes….We were at its 1st day Preview Opening and it was sensational and will only get better! Sutton Foster stars, and she is simply thee very best!!! In my next life I will definitely come back as Sutton Foster! Others in the amazing cast are Joel Gray, Jessica Walters, Lauren Osnes, John McMartin, and Colin Donnell! It is so delightful, with all that great Cole Porter music that Bobby Nesbitt does so well! There are some spectacular dance numbers, including an all-cast tap number at the end of Act I to “Anything Goes”….(Bruce taught us most of those steps in his tap class which we all miss so much!)…..and another great number to “Blow Gabriel Blow”…which brought down the house! In the finale, they reprised the Anything Goes Tap number and the audience went nuts! We will definitely see this show again when we return to NYC!!!!
We also got to see Beth Eunice and Joe Regan at Don’t Tell Mama, and Beth is as luminous as ever! And we always love connecting with our friend Paul Smith! We LOVE NYC, but the weather here in Key West is SO much more glorious!
MICHAEL HASKINS BOOK SIGNING MARCH 12th…
…at Key West Island Books from 5 to 7 pm, Michael Haskins will be signing his new mystery, “Free Range Institution” at 513 Fleming St. For more info call 294-2904.
SCHOONER WHARF, MARCH 12th…13th…
From Noon to 5 pm, it’s Michael McCloud & Friends performing….On March 12, from 7 to Midnight, it’s Oyster Johnny w/A200 Band…..
On March 13th from 6:30 to 11 PM, it’s The Doerfels….And from 9 until 1 am on March 12 & 13, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart.
LATEDA….MARCH 12th…13th
Debra & Patrick entertain in the By George Bar at 830 pm on Sat. & Sun. eve. On March 12th, Randy Roberts LIVE Show will be in the Crystal Room at 9 PM….call 296-6706 for tix. On March 13th, the Tea Dance theme at 4 pm is Shamrock Tea. Wear Green!!!!!
‘DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS’ AT THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE…
This is a fabulous and hilarious musical, directed by Danny Weathers and starring, Michael Mulligan, Eric Cole, Kristen Michelle, JB McLendon, Gayla Morgan, Traci Reynolds, plus David Black, Joe McMurray, Marc Crow, Jessica Miano, Maggie Meier, Ruben Navarro, Amy Ray, Carolyn Cooper, Rhett Kalman, with musical director, Michael Fauss….the most amazing set designs by Michael Boyer…costumes by Jose Rivera & Leigh Hooten and others. This is a MUST SEE!!!! Everyone in the cast knocked it out of the park on opening night, and the standing O at the end of the show was well deserved! Call 294-5015 or purchase online at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org. Note that Fri. is date Night special which is 2 tix for $70, a $20 savings. Come ready to laugh your sox off!
BLACK & SKABUDDAH AT SLOPPY JOE’S…MARCH 12th…
This duo performs from Noon until 4:45 on Saturday at this KW Institution!
CAPTAINS OF IMPROV SCHEDULE…
There will be 2 shows upstairs at The Hog’s Breath at 400 Front St….at 8 and at 10 PM….Dates for these shows are…March 17,18,24,25,and 31… Comedians are Landon Bradbary, Chad Newman, Steph Wischerth, Michael Pallansch, Pony Charvet, & Joanie Sulliv
PUN OF THE WEEK….
What do you call a podium that eats people? Hannibal Lectern!
THE IMPROVABLES ANNOUNCE COMEDY CRUISE…Sat., March 12th….
The hilarious Improvables begin a Sat. Night Comedy Cruise every Sat. eve ….All are invited aboard The Party Cat for a special 2 hr. Comedy Cruise…Tix are $35…$25 with a locals ID…and includes free draft beer, soft drinks, light appetizers, comedy show, DJ, Dancing and F-U-N and Laughs! It departs from 201 William St. at 8:30 PM every Sat…check in time is 8 PM…space is limited. Call 296-2554 for reservations.
QUESTION FOR THE WEEK..
If a friend were almost always late, would you resent it or simply allow for it? Can you be counted on to be on time?
“BECKY’S NEW CAR”, AT THE RED BARN ON MARCH 12th….
This hit comedy, directed by Joy Hawkins, stars Maribeth Graham, Mook J, Douglas Shook, Erin McKenna, Kyle Caskey, and Justin Ahearn. This show is at 8 PM and runs through April 9th. For tix go to www.redbarntheatre.com or call 296-9911. I know it will be a big hit.
JAZZ SHOWCASE AT GREEN PARROT…MARCH 13th…
Richard Crooks, Mike Emerson, & Tim McAlpine perform at The Parrot at 1 PM every single Sunday! All are invited to join in the jammin’!
ALSO AT THE PARROT….ON MARCH 13th…
At 5:30 to 7:30 PM, it’s Bill Blue & the Nervous Guys with the Nervettes (including Melody Cooper)….great fun!
LIBBY & GORDY AT CAFÉ SOLE…..MARCH 13th…
Sunday Brunch at Café Sole is extra special because Libby York & Gordy Michael perform their smooth jazz from noon to 2 pm…..Call 294-0230 to reserve….located at 1029 Southard St.
LARRY SMITH’S SUNDAY SHOWCASE, MARCH 13th…
At 9 PM, it’s the very talented John Wells showcased…he will be performing his original songs and many others that John does so well! 9 PM at One Duval St. in the Wine Galley!
FISH FRY ON FRIDAY, MARCH 18TH…
St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus members will be serving an all- you- can- eat Fish Fry or Fish Bake with all the trimmings every Friday during Lent starting on March 11th. Meal includes fish, fries, black beans & rise, cole slaw, Cuban bread, dessert, tea, soft drinks, and water for only $10 adults & $5 for children. Conch fritters are available for an extra $2. All proceeds go to the Parish School. Time is 5 t0 8:00 PM every Friday until April 22n.
RED BARN CHAMPAGNE SUNSET GALA BENEFIT…MARCH 12TH…
Come to the gorgeous home of John & Kay Behmke, 51 Front St….6 to 9 PM…Champagne Tasting, Open Bar…Keys Inspired Cuisine…Sunset silent Auction…entertainment by Din Allen…Cost is $75 per person…RSVP to Juliet Gray at 296-9911 or e-mail her at juliet@redbarntheatre.com by March 4th.
PARAPROSDOKIAN SENTENCE FOR YOU…
There’s a fine line between cuddling and holding someone down so they can’t get away!
HEADS UP ON TENNESSEE WILLIAMS 100th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION EVENTS….
The Tennessee Williams Exhibit in KW at 513 Truman Ave., and the KW Art & Historical Society, have teamed up to offer a month-long series of events to honor the contributions of Tennessee Williams, a KW resident for 36 years. Events are: A POETRY CONTEST….deadline to enter is March 14, and managed by Connie Gilbert….An ARTIST’S CHALLENGE…..March 19, and managed by William Welch. $300 & $150 prizes will be awarded to 1st & 2nd place winners in both contests, with a Reception on March 27th. For complete details, and to enter the contests, go to www.KWAHS.com and click on CELEBRATE TENNESSEE WILIAMS’ BIRTHDAY. Now get those poems and paintings ready for this great event commemorating Tennessee!!!!!
IMPROMPTU CONCERT ON MARCH 13TH…
It’s The St. Petersburg String Quartet, from Leningrad (not Florida!) This wonderful quartet has won many international competitions, such as in Tokyo, Florence, Melbourne, and Russia. 4:00 PM at St. Paul’s Church….Buy tix at www.keystix.com or at the door…only $20. Classical Music is alive and thriving in Key West thanks to Mary Ellen Beattie and the Board of the Impromptu Concerts!!!!
AT THE GARDENS HOTEL ON SUNDAY, MARCH 13th…
It’s Jazz in The Gardens at 526 Angela St….Lenore Troia and Friends entertain from 5 to 7:30 pm….Come one and all to help celebrate the birthday of great friend, Bob Leiby! He doesn’t know you are all invited, so mum’s the word! He needs love and hugs on his special day!
AQUA NIGHTCLUB….MARCH 12TH AND 13TH….
It’s the gorgeous Aquanettes doing their Reality is a Drag show at 9 and 11 pm on Sat. & 9 pm on Sunday! 711 Duval St.
FRIENDS OF THE KW LIBRARY LECTURE…MARCH 14TH…
Harry Schroeder, trombonist, literature prof, and music arranger, will discuss Big & Swing Bands of the 20’s and 30’s! This is a free lecture at The Studios on Monday at 6 PM at 600 White St. all invited. Come early as these are popular events! Friends of the Library Series!
WILLIAM WELCH AT STONE SOUP GALLERY…MARCH 17TH…
‘Tis will be your lucky day to attend this opening reception on St. Patty’s Day from 6 to 8 PM at Stone Soup Gallery, 802 Whitehead St……This show is titled, “Cons & Icons” and you will find it enthralling! All invited! Call 361-3117 for more info…..Bill Welch is quite the most alluring and wonderful of artists! He is like Key West’s answer to Monet!
WOMAN’S HOPE CONCERT…MARCH 18TH….
This 5th annual concert will take place on 3/18 at 8 PM at Tennessee Williams Cabaret….All proceeds go to benefit the local boys & Girls Clubs. The cast includes, Kathleen Peace, Libby York, Kim Gordon, Melody cooper, Christine Cordone, Valerie Carr, Raven cooper, Deb Hudson, Maj Johnson, plus Danny Weathers, Dean Walters, Gordon Ross, & John Rudolph. There will be a Mayor’s Song by Heather Carruthers & Shirley Freeman, & emcee is Randy Thompson and Karen Grant. Go to www.keystix.com for tix or call 296-1520. For more info call event founder, Kim Gordon at 745-2030. Ask how you can be a sponsor.
DID YOU KNOW???
In addition to having 8 arms, octopi have 3 hearts…two that pump blood through the gills and a third to pump blood through the body!
HELP KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL WITH OPERATION GRADUATION….
It may seem early to send this out, but the community is already planning the events of Operation Graduation for the senior class…an all night event providing a safe, alcohol & drug free celebration….a night of music, dancing, movies, games, fun and food. The Business Community and all individuals are asked to help, as it takes a great effort to make this happen. Donations can be sent to Key West High School….Attention of Leslie Holmes….at 2100 Flagler Ave…..Key West, FL 33040. For info & questions, contact Leslie at 293-1549, ex:54434, or e-mail her at leslie.holmes@keysschools.com. Thanks for your help & caring!
LAURIE BREAKWELL SHOW ON APRIL 1ST…
I know this comes a tad early, but I hear tix are selling out fast for her 1st concert on April 1 at the Tennessee Williams Cabaret Theatre…The show, entitled, ‘Cleavage in the Night-Laurie Breakwell Exposed’ will feature her 3 man back-up group of Marc Crow, Nathan Gay and James Carter….David Troy Francis is the musical director/pianist, plus Skipper Kripitz on drums, and Joe Dallas, bass. There are two shows, at 8 PM and 10 PM. Go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 for reservations!
HOWARD LIVINGSTON ON DIRECTV….CATCH HIM 24/7….
All 13 or Howard Livingston’s shows on DirecTV are now able to be viewed on demand 24/7 at www.conchtv.com and www.keywesttime.com wherever you may be!!!! We LOVE Howie!!!!
HAPPY MARCH 12TH BIRTHDAY TO….
…that suave & debonair, JACK COLLINS…..to Cabaret Queen, PAT WEST….to the Tropic’s own, MATTHEW HELMERICH….the that luscious, MICHELLE GRAHL…and to leather mistress, DEE JOHNSON!!!!!
Love to you…and Remember… Whatever you are, be a good one! Don’t dwell on the negatives in your life. Don’t allow yourself to be swamped by the crowd. Look for the things that set you apart. Embrace them…foster them. Give yourself credit for them. Hone them…improve them. Use them to your advantage! Lynda
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