BACK IN THE GOOD OLE USA!!!

OCTOBER 11TH UNTIL OCTOBER 16TH, 2011

DEAR READERS…..We returned safe and sound from our 3 weeks in Italy and Germany! It was a wonderful trip but, being true to my Cancer Sign, it is always great to be back HOME! Now Bob and I are back at Rose Cottage in Chippewa Lake, Ohio, trying to rid ourselves of jet lag and those extra pounds we gained devouring all the fabulous pastas, pizzas, gelatos, and vino in Italy, and the schnitzel, potato pancakes, and pork, in Munich! I will be writing about this trip in its entirety….sharing the good the bad and the ugly….and will send it as an attachment that you can read if you so choose. I will let you know when that occurs….so you can sort of share the journey with me. I will tell you that three of the major high points in this trip involved seeing five very dear and special Key West friends on the journey….all very magical and amazing!!!! But right now, let me try to let you know what is all happening in Key West in the week to come!

SO YOU WANNA BE AN ACTA….Acting Classes began Oct. 10 and run on consecutive Mondays until Nov. 14, from 6 to 8 PM…..Richard Grusin is the Teacha…everyone I know who has taken this course, has loved it. Call the Studios at 296-0458 to enroll.

ISLAND HOUSE PARTY FOR ALL CANDIDATES…OCT. 13….6 to 8 PM….at 1129 Fleming St…..EVERYONE invited…even the gals! $25 donation….the Island House will donate an additional $2,500 to the candidate who raises the most money at this event. Free hors d’oeuvres, champagne & fruit punch…Cash bar….Male revelers are invited to stay after 8 pm for special entertainment….(Hmmmm?)

REEF RELIEF HOSTS EVENT AT TROPIC…OCT. 13….7:30 to 10 PM…..This is a wild & Scenic Film Festival highlighting nature and things facing our planet and environment. Tix are $10. Call 294-3100 for more info.

AT THE BOTTLECAP LOUNGE OCT 14TH …..All invited to the BottleCap Groove Lounge…all money earned will be split amongst the 5 candidates for King & Queen of FF…Get photos taken in bed with the Candidates or with a Group of your Choice…Special appearance by the 801 GIRLS….silent auction, snack, 50/50 raffle…..all tips will benefit ALL candidates!

COLUMBUS CELEBRATION AT LION’S CLUB…OCT. 15….All invited to a gala Italian Feast, with home made pasta, salad, desserts and music by Bobby Pazo’s band and Duke Yannacone for dancing…Only $15 donation…Proceeds benefit local and national charities….Vino available for purchase…..sponsored by Sons & Daughters of Italy…BEST deal in town…Ciao!

MARC PUMPKIN PATCH RETURNS ON OCT. 15….. Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes will be on sale at the MARC Store at 1401 Seminary St. from 11 am until 9 pm every day until Oct. 31st. If you can help unload the truck, please come on Wed., Oct. 12 at 10 am. Call Ellen at 305-294-9526 to help. And make sure you buy your Fall Punkins at the MARC Store Pumpkin Patch!

A 4 LEGGED FUN FEST…. OCT. 15… from Noon to 4 PM….The Fish Camp at Geiger Key Marina wants to pamper your pooch! ALL dogs get a Treat Bag & other goodies….Prizes for Best Decorated Dog, and Best Groomed Dog….Only $5…all donations go to the Florida Keys SPCA.

ALL WELCOME TO SING….Rehearsals will begin on Oct. 15, 22, 29 and Nov. 5 & 12 at 10 am at St. Paul’s Church….for “A GERMAN REQUIEM”, by Hohannes Brahms, sung in English under the direction of the wonderful EMILY BOYD LOWE….This concert will be presented on Sunday, November 13th, 2011. ALL interested singers please be there on Oct. 15th.

YARD SALE AT ROYAL FURNITURE….OCT 15…..8 AM until Noon…..at Royal Furniture in Publix Plaza…LOTS of great stuff….to donate call Surrey at 896-8202.

SHOW & SHINE ON OCT. 16TH….The Fla Keys Southernmost Car Club holds its monthly bash on Sunday, 10/16. Come and see all the great classic cars and vehicles…cool as can be….at Noon to 4 pm at Sugarloaf Lodge, MM17…..prizes, raffle, food, drinks, music…bring all the kids….Call Dick Moody at 942-1758 for questions.

LATEDA SCHEDULE THIS WEEK….Dave Bootle performs in the By George Bar at 9 PM on Oct. 13, 14 & 15….On Fri. Oct., 14th, it’s RANDY ROBERTS LIVE! Upstairs in the Crystal Room at 9 pm…..he will also perform his great show on Oct. 22…..Oct. 16 Tea Dance Theme is ‘Dave for King’ at 4 pm…..Black & Skabuddah appear in the By George Bar at 8:30 PM

PIER HOUSE SCHEDULE THIS WEEK…..Oct. 14, 15 & 16, Larry Smith is at the piano at 7 PM. On Sunday at 9 PM, Larry will be showcasing the talents of Deborah Jacobson. (On Mon., it’s Jazz Night at 9 PM).

SCHOONER WHARF THIS WEEK…..10/11…..Din Allen at Noon and Raven Cooper at 7 PM….. 10/12 to 10/16, it’s Michael McCloud at Noon…..10/12…at 7 PM, it’s Gary Hempsey…10/13 at 7 PM, it’s Cool Duo…10/14 and 15 at 7 pm, it’s Motor City Josh…10/16, it’s Latin Calypso Party….From 9 PM until 1 Am every night, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart!

NANCY STEVENS……My sister-in-law Nancy Stevens, survived her brain surgery, and soon she will begin a rigorous program of radiation and chemo. She is amazingly positive and upbeat and a true inspiration to everyone in the family and to anyone blessed to know her. I want to thank you for all the outpouring of love and caring….she has all the beautiful cards and messages you sent, displayed throughout her home. Nancy will be celebrating her birthday on Saturday, October 15th. I ask that if you have the time, to please brighten her day with birthday greetings. You can mail her cards at 5794 Turney Rd., Garfield Hts., Ohio 44125. Her phone number for calls is 216-287-7219. Please continue to keep Nancy and our entire family in your loving thoughts and prayers. God bless.

VENUS CHARTERS….1/2 off for LOCALS only till the end of Oct….4 hr. fishing, snorkeling, dolphin watching & sunsets or combo charters for up to 4 guests…normally $450…NOW only $225. ALL Welcome! Reservations and local ID required…call Captains Karen & Debra at 305-304-1181.

REQUEST FROM KW CONTEMPORARY DANCE CO…….Headed by founder, Kyla Piscopink, this great asset to Key West, has begun an online fundraising campaign. Thru Kickstarter.com they are hoping to raise some needed funds. If you can help, please go to the following link….. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1752167432/key-west-contemporary-dance-company-presents-1969. Feel free to pass this link to anyone who might be able to help. Thank you!

STUDIOS OF KEY WEST OFFERS ADVANCE REGISTRATION….If you are interested in registering early for the wonderful workshops and classes that will be offered this coming season, call 305-296-0458. Note that there will be a reception during Walk on White on Sept. 15th. Check out all the great galleries on White St.

KEY WEST BURLESQUE ANNOUNCES SHOWS……An Official Fantasy Fest Show will be held at The WATERFRONT Playhouse Oct. 22, 23, & 24 at 8 PM!!!! This will be a SALACIOUS SIDESHOW to tit-illate and seduce your wildest fantasies!!! Come to be beguiled and amazed….excited and blown away! Hosted by Frankie, and starring a stupendous group of naughty entertainers! Go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org to buy advance tix!

FIONA MOLLOY AT STUDIOS ON MARCH 17TH……I am really excited with the great news that the wonderful internationally known singer, Fiona Molloy, will be performing at The Studios on March 17th….an authentic Irish Evening just for you! Congrats to The Studios on scheduling this truly marvelous talent! I’ll be wearin’ the green that night!

TERRI WHITE….. Just want to let you know that Broadway Star, Terri White opened in FOLLIES on Broadway Aug. 7th The show, recently seen at The Kennedy Center in DC, and now on Broadway, began in preview at The Marquis Theatre on Sunday, Aug. 7th. The official Opening night is Sept. 12th. Terri stars with Bernadette Peters, Elaine Paige, Ronald Raines, and a fabulous cast of stars! The show is slated to run through the Christmas holidays! You do not want to miss this show. Terri SHINES!

BOTTLECAP HAPPY HOUR EVERY FRIDAY…..From 5 to 8 pm, every Friday….all tips going for a great cause of the day! Thanks to Carolyn and Carmelo for their great good will!

WOMANKIND INVITES TEENS TO JOIN BOARD….. Teens can earn community service hours by joining WomanKind’s new Teen Advisory Board. The group will serve as a liaison between staff at the women’s health care center and adolescents in an effort to expand, improve and publicize services. Members will help choose topics of interest for an upcoming support group for girls. If interested, e-mail Chelsea Bristol at cnbristo@unca.edu… or call WomanKind at 305-294-4004, or check out Facebook at Womankind,inc.

PRAYER CHAIN………Please keep the following in your special thoughts and prayers……Nancy Stevens……Gordy Michael….Marion DePiero, Roberta’s lovely mother…..Mary Anne McGiven…..Brent Damer…Edna Beres…..Jessie Gallagher and her family….Richard Crooks…..Neil Call….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…..Alan Ferguson….Lenore Troia’s dear Mother……three very dear special friends who choose to remain anonymous….Remember, there are all kinds of reasons why people need prayers, not just health related. 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.

IN MEMORIAM…..Please take some time to remember Neal Hartman and RV Beaumont on October 13th.

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 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!

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 Thursdays!

LATEDA SCHEDULE ……..Every Wed. it’s Prime Rib Night for only $19.75, in the restaurant! Daily Locals Lunch prices!

AT SCHOONER WHARF…..

BINGO AT 801 BOURBON ….Every Sunday thru Oct. 16….. all proceeds at Bingo will be divided equally among Fantasy Fest Contestants.

AT AQUA NIGHTCLUB THIS WEEK…….……Mon…..Dueling Bartenders with Randy Thompson at 5:30 pm……Tues. at 6:30 pm…..Aqua Idol to benefit the The KEY WEST FRINGE THEATER…prize package worth over $1,000!!!……Great contestants for a good cause!!! Fri., Dave Bootle performing at 4:30-7:30 pm……711 Duval St.……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!!!!!!

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 Lenore Troia…..Thurs., it’s Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas….Fri., it’s Mike Emerson……Sun., it’s Rob DiStaci. On Sun thru Thurs, it is from 5 to 9 pm. On Fri & Sat it is 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.

LEARN TO DANCE WITH LUCY & LEON……These dancing dynamos are offering some great Sept. classes, starting Sept. 7 & 12. Monday, 8 to 9, beginner Texas 2 Step….Wed., from 7 to 8 PM, Intermediate Cha Chas…..Wed., 8 until 9 PM, Beginner Night Club 2….NO Partner needed! At Paradise Health & Fitness Dance Studio, 1706 N. Roosevelt Blvd, Call 305-296-6348 or go to 2610fog@bellsouth.net to sign up or for more info. Classes are very reasonably priced!

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. This gal can sing!

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.

DAVE BOOTLE at VIRGILIO’S. ………….at Virgilio’s at 9:30 every Sunday night! He rocks the night away!

AT COWBOY BILL’S….Line Dancing every Tues. & Thurs. at 7 pm…..618 Duval St….Free Lessons with Jay…call 293-0198!

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!!!!!

$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.

BLACK & SKABUDDAH SCHEDULE….. On Thurs. & Fri.…..from 6 to 10 pm they are at The Conch Republic Seafood Co. On Sat., at Noon, they perform at Sloppy Joe’s…….On Sundays they perform at 8:30 PM they perform in the By George Bar at Lateda!!!!!!

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.

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL…10/2 TO 10/16…During Sunday Jazz in the Gardens, all King & Queen candidates will have tables set to sell their wares…get to know our wonderful candidates! 5 to 8 pm every Sunday!!!!

COMEDY SHOWCASE ON NOV. 12TH AT 7:30 PM…..at Hog’s Breath, upstairs….sponsored by Sons & Daughters of Italy, Lodge 2436…7 super coics and home made Italian food and desserts for only $20!!!!  Raffles, cash bar and lots of hilarity….Buy tix at Hot Cuts on 3255 Flagler or Lady Nails at 2720 N. Roosevelt….or at the door or call 942-9748…Comics are Tom Snyder, Sean McGuire, Postal Wendy, Dawn Shughart, Dan Shcaub, Evan Calhoun, and emcee Chad Newman….all proceeds benefit Sons of Italy Scholarship fund.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK TO…..10/11…Diane Paglia, Beth Eunice and Kathy Moore McDougall……10/12…Susan Claasen….10/13…Mimi McDonald, Steffanie Guadagno, Jeremy Emmett, Paul Smith, Doug Williford, and Coco Page…10/14…Eloise Keiser and Lowell Heinke…10/15…John Guiliano and Nancy Stevens…10/16…Michael Shields and Eileen Kawaler.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY THIS WEEK TO….10/12…Norma & Chuck Gilmore….10/16…Nancy & Brian Corbett.

Love to YOU…and Remember…. …The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers…but for the wide world’s joy, including yours!

Lynda