DECEMBER, 2010, IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!   DEAR READERS…… I am including a slew of events and activities going on through the next couple of weeks.  They are in no particular order, but are dated in the heading.  I am taking a little break from sending out this Daily….although I will be updating the website at www.conchtv.com.  Check on that to catch up on what is going on in Key West.  Soon we will leave for Ohio for ten days and I will not be able to send out the Daily, so please understand.  Thanks a lot!!!   MISTLETOE MADNESS AT LATEDA….12/13… The 9th annual Mistletoe Madness will be held at the DA at 8 PM….An all star cast in collaboration with Lenore Troia and Teri Johnston…and features both amateur AND professional entertainers!  The pros are Bruce, Moore, Terri White, Bobby Nesbitt, Gayla Morgan, Traci Reynolds, Michael Thomas, Mark Watson, and Michael McCabe…Look also for The Sugarplum Fairies and other special Talents!  This is a benefit for GLEE (Green Living & Energy Education).   Call 296-6706 for more info.  Cost is only $10…and You are encouraged to bring an ornament for the benefit of GLEE…and if it is a home made ornament, all the better!   CABARET KEY WEST PERFORMS ON SUNDAY AND TUESDAY…. This super hot new Cabaret Group will be onstage in The Crystal Room at Lateda at 8 PM through the month of December….and hopefully after that too!  It’s cast mixes and matches, making it fresh and new every performance.  The stars are Bruce Moore, Michael McCabe, Bobby Nesbitt, Gayla Morgan, Traci Reynolds, Amy Ray, Laurie Breakwell and David Black!  Call Lateda at 296-6706 for reservations and for who is starring on a given night!  You will LOVE this show!!!!   ANIMAL FARM OPEN…12/12… It’s time for the annual Christmas party at the Farm on Stock Island from 1 to  3 PM…photos with Santa and Mrs Claus…face painting…and many other activities.  Donations are welcome if you can help!   GIFT & YARD SALE…12/11… At Anchor’s Aweigh Club at 404 Virginia St. at 8 AM…Fab items for sale…will benefit the programs at the Club & the services it provides.   AQUA NIGHTCLUB SCHEDULE…. Monday at 5:30…It’s Dueling Bartenders with Randy Thompson & Friends. Tuesday at 6:30 PM, it’s Aqua Idol…All tips benefit Wesley House…3 great singers left….Jeanie Falcone, Rodney Coles, & Brandy Canales…Randy Thompson is the emcee…I will be a judge on 12/14!  Only two times to go! Friday at 4 PM…It’s Lenore Troia entertaining!!! The Aquanettes perform every night at 9 PM, and on Fri. & Sat. are onstage both at 9 & 11 PM!    CHRIS THOMAS….12/10… Chris entertains at Rick’s downstairs from Noon until 4 PM on Friday!   BLACK & SKABUDDAH…. This duo performs at the Conch Republic Seafood Restaurant on  12/10  from 6 to 10:00 PM.  They perform at Sloppy Joe’s on Saturday from Noon  until 4:45 PM!!    JOANNA SCHMIDA BOOK SIGNING…12/11… Author, Joanna Schmida will be signing her novel, “The Woman at the Light” on Sat. morn from 10 to 11 AM at the Lighthouse Museum on Whitehead St..  She is also signing on Friday night at the Custom House on Front St. where the KW Art & Historical Society is hosting its reception for the new Seward Johnson exhibit, from 5 to 7 PM.   MARC HOUSE CHRISTMAS PARTY…12/12… ALL are invited to this wonderful “Get you in the True Spirit” Party at The MARC House at the May Sands School on United & Seminary Sts….3 PM!!! Join Skipper Kripitz & Michael Thomas and lots of entertainers….Refreshments…Fun, and a Real Feeling of Community!!!   LUCKY STREET GALLERY HOLIDAY EXHIBIT…12/15… From 6 to 9 PM at the opening reception…a great season launched!   HAPPY DECEMBER BIRTHDAY TO…. 12/10…Reef Perkins, Robin Tomita…..12/13…John Eicher, Joyce Heels & Jamey Bowen…12/14….Joe Dallas…12/15….LiLianne Brouillard…12/16… Rita Linder…12/17…Jim Hendrick & George Fernandez….12/18…George Tillman, Joy Hawkins, and Randy Roberts….12/19….Barbara Herzog…12/20…Katherine Raney & Ralph DePalma…12/22…Bob Decker & Scott Wilson…12/23…Linda Russin…12/24…Michael Philip & Lester Boatwright…12/25…Emil Imbrio, Chris Lippa, Bill Belobraidich & Bill Porter…12/16…Richard Watherwax & Alissa Russin…12/27…Robin Deck, Skipper Kripitz, Ruth Cahoon…..12/29…Kitty Clements & Dan Cocco…12/ 31…Gail Lima, Bob Badgerow, Michael Citro, Daniel Margil, Chris Stone, & Melissa Tausche.   WALK ON WHITE…12/16… This is the monthly gallery and shop walk from 6 to 9 PM on White Street. The HARRISON GALLERY invites you to see the exhibit of Melinda K Hall, entitled, “Chew Slowly”….paintings good enough to eat!   HOWARD LIVINGSTON ON DIRECTTV ON 12/9…. …Catch Howard’s great show, Key West Time, at 9 PM….new show airs every Thursday on Channel 354, DirectTV….then repeated Sun. 17 t:30 and Tues. at 11 PM….and on www.conchtv.com 24/7 every day…and also, www.keywesttime.com.   WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE OPENS 12/16…LEND ME A TENOR… This play is a Comic Masterpiece!!!  Opening night is 12/16 and it runs through Jan. 8 at 8 PM.  It has a fabulous cast headed by Tommy Luna, Mary Falconer, Eric Cole, Marjorie Paul-Shook, Rebecca Gleason, David Black, Elena Devers, & Kyle Caskey and it will have you rolling in the aisles!  This will be a madcap night of chases, mistaken identities, and will have you LOL!!!!  There will be an opening  after-party given by Bunnie Smith & Jack Paul.  Call the box office at 294-5015!   You can also go to the website at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org to get season tickets or to find out how you can become a Member of the Waterfront. For as little as $50, you get so many special privileges like 20% discounts at major restaurants in KW during the season!!! It is a big deal!  Will tell you more about this later!  PLEASE support the Waterfront Playhouse, voted Best Professional Theater in Florida!  Become a part of this organization!!!   LATEDA SCHEDULE…. Debra & Patrick perform in the BGeorgege Bar on 12/10, 11,17,18,23,24,25,29, and 30! Terri White performs her fab cabaret show, Live From Broadway, on 12/16,22,27,29 & Jan. 1st!  9:00 PM. Cabaret Key West performs at 8 PM in the Crystal Room on 12/12,14,19,21,26. Rand Roberts LIVE at 9M on 12/10,17,18,24,25,28,30,31(at 10 PM). Black & Skabuddah at 8 PM in the By George Bar on 12/28.   “GREETINGS”… OPENS AT RED BARN….12/14…. …This play opens the Red Barn Theatre season at 8 PM on 12/14…It is a Holiday Comedy directed by Joy Hawkins and stars Robin Deck, Quincy Perkins, Brandon Beach, Gene Drum and Shakti Assouline.  This show runs through Jan. 15.  Call 296-9911 for tix or go towww.redbarntheatre.com for ticket info.    AT THE CUSTOM HOUSE ON 12/10… …from 5 to 7 PM.  Members are invited to a holiday eve at the Custom House this Fri. to see the new Seward Johnson exhibit on French Impressionism…Bring your cameras as this is a wow!  Great gift items at the Museum store…members get a discount. There will also be authors signing their recent book offerings….They are Joanna Schmida, Jane Louise Newhagen, Ben Harrison, Terry Schmida, Alan Kennish and Sherry Sweet-Tewell.   AT BANANA REPUBLIC….HELP THE WESLEY HOUSE… Banana Republic, 501 Duval St., is offering a 35% off a reg. priced item today, 12/9, if  you bring in a new unwrapped toy or giftcard to be donated to the Wesley House Gift Fun dor Chidlren…..(valid on up to 3 toys for 3 reg. priced items).  This year Wesley House is coordinating a Holiday Toy Store which will be available to needy families in Key West.   AT BONNIE & CLYDE RESTAURANT…12/16… Southern Wine & spirits Presents Holiday Wine Tasting…with live music by the fabulous Lenore Troia…There will be wines for all palletes for purchase and priced at $15 and under.  Bonnie & Clyde New Orleans Cuisine, 3800 N. Roosevelt….Time 5:30 to 7:30 PM…$10 is the admission!   THE DARTMOUT DODECAPHONICS PERFORM 12/16… At 7:30 PM, this great Co-ed a capella singing group will perfrom at The Tropic Cinema at 416 Eaton St.  All Types of Music….Members, $14 and Non Members, $16.  ALL invited to attend!    ANNUAL DACHSUND WALK…12/31…. 6th Annual Walk….Meet at the corner of Fleming and Whitehead in front of the Courhouse…The parade then leaves from there up Duval…all dogs must be leashed…costumes encouraged…Spread the word…this is a quirky fun Key West Happening!  Free to watch,,bring your cameras.  CAll Ruth at 293-8019 for questions.   PARADISE BIG BAND….JAN. 2nd…. “The Meaning of the Blues” at Tenn. Wms Grand Cabaret Room….  Call 296-1520 for tix….or go to www.keystix.com.   HAPPY DECEMBER ANNIVERSARY TO… 12/10…Sid & Deb Goldman…12/14…Claire Carroll & Steve Gurmin…12/19…Barbara & Evan Corns…12/24…Bobby Nesbitt & Mike Mulligan…12/31…Terri & Phil Wilson and Carey and Pat Moore.  GIVE THE GIFT OF THE NUTCRACKER THIS SEASON! This spectacular production will be at Tennessee Wms. Theatre for only 6 nights.  Please make it possible for ALL children to partake of the magic ofthis show.  Support the TIX FOR KIDS program by making a tax deductible donation in any amount….this donation will go to those children and families whom otherwise could not afford to attend.  Contributions can be made by check, cash or credit card.  Make checks payable to the non-profit company: Paradise Ballet Theater Presenters Inc. (501c3).  Mail checks to 727 Eaton St., Key West, FL 33040.  Credit Card donations can be made by calling 305-240-4580. Thanks a lot for your holiday spirit!  Tickets have been family priced and are as low as $20.  Call the box office for your own tix to this show at 295-7676 or go to www.keystix.com.  Performances are Dec. 17, 18, 19, 21…with matinees also on the 18 and 19th!!!   THE PIER HOUSE… The Piano Bar at the Pier House in the Wine Galley, features Larry Smith at 7 PM until late….Various entertainers join Larry every evening….And on Sundays there is always a special singer Showcased!  One Duval St.  On 12/12, Larry showcases rock guitarist, Ray Sigismonde, who has assembled a band of Christine Cordone, Kim Wroble, Tim Clark, Larry Smith, Rocko Blatts & Kathleen Peace, plus Clayton & Calvin Lopez.  This will be muisc from the 60’s to the 80’s! SCHOONER WHARF BAR……. This great nightspot and dayspot….has entertainment every hour of the day!  Check the Paradise in the KW Citizen or call 292-3302 for performers and times!   TAVERN ‘N TOWN….SCHEDULE… Fridays..Mike Emerson, 6 to 10 PM. Saturdays…Bobby Nesbitt, 6 to 10 PM. Sundays…Rob DiStasi…5 to 9 PM Mondays…Gordy Michael…5 to 9 PM Tuesdays & Thursdays, Carmen Rodriguez & Gordy Michael from 5 to 9 PM. Note….2 for 1 cocktails every eve from 5 to 7 and on Tues. & Thurs. 2 for 1 Tapas, too!   HOLIDAY HO-HO-HO DOWN….12/9, & 10th…..SOLD OUT!!!!! If you haven’t seen this Ho Down of a Show, you probably won’t…It has been ALLSOLD OUT since Monday!  To get on a waiting list, you will have to call Marky at   BOTTLECAP AT 1128 SIMONTON ST… Wed….Live From the Groove Lounge at 9 PM…KONK Radio’s Live broadcast…always guests & hosts are Larry Smith & Jenna Stauffer. Fri….always a benefit from 5 to 8 for a good cause! Thurs….Dave Bootle performs at 9 to Midnight!   OPEN MIC AT SIPPIN CAFE ON EATON ST… Ron Maranian hosts an open mic every Sunday from 8 to 10 PM….all talents are welcome to participate!  Call 917-441-9400 for questions.   APOCALYPTIC BUTTERFLIES…12/10, 11, 16, 17, 18…. I am getting great feedback on this play, presented by The People’s Theater at Downstage, at 3340 N. Roosevelt Blvd.  Put in on your must see list during the holidays!  They are now offering a special price deal for the remainder of the shows…a two ticket for $30, a savings of $20…or one ticket fro $17.  Call to reserve today at 294-6813.  Thursday thru Saturday at 8 PM.  The final three shows will be presented On 12/16, 17, & 18th at 8 PM!  Support Community Theater in Key West!!!!  Bob & I were there tonight, and we were most impressed by the acting and the dedication of all involved!  It was a very well done original Holiday play.  Congrats to actors, Kristen Wilson, Mark Masca, Kate Henley, Peggy Montgomery and Wayne Dapser!  I commend Connie Hurst on her passion for Theater and for giving it 100%, and all those associated with her in trying to make Community Theater in Key West shine!    AT THE GARDENS…12/12… Jazz on 12/12 has Christine Naughton singing along with Skipper Kripitz, and Tim McAlpine!! from 5 to 7:30 PM!  Christine is a TRUE Jazz singer! Note that the D’Vine Wine Gallery is open Wed. thru Sun. from 5 to 10 PM each week.  Cabaret Night is every Thursday and Bobby Nesbitt is usually there from 5:30 to 9:30 PM…..and Jazz is every Sunday from 5 to 7:30 PM, and there are different entertainers every week.   THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB NEED YOUR HELP…12/10… This is a benefit for this wonderful organization that helps Kids!  At The BOTTLECAP Groove Lounge from 5 to 8 PM….Celebrity Brit Bartenders are Tony Konrath, Hugh Ward, & Rosi and Jeff Ware!  Wheel of Fortune….raffles and great prizes!  ALL tips from raffle, games and ornament sale go to benefit the BOYS & GIRLS CLUB in Key West and the Keys!  ALL invited…always fun for a good cause!   POPS YULETIDE FEAST…12/10… For ONLY $50, you get sumptuous Italian buffet and an Open Bar….at the festive home of Bert Whitt and Dennis Beaver, 1207 Whitehead St…..7 PM! To RSVP call 296-6059.  Have a yummy meal and support the POPS Orchestra in KW!!!!  Debra & Patrick entertain!!!!   LIGHTED BOAT PARADE AT SCHOONER WHARF…12/11… You can start at Gerald Adams School at 6 PM to hear the Steel Your Heart Band…and then the George Victory & the Observant  Lion Band…. THEN, go to the Harbor at the Schooner Wharf for the best ever Lighted Boat Contest and Parade!  Fantastic $$ prizes!  To enter you boat call 292-3302 for info or go to www.schoonerwharf.com.   MELODY COOPER AT THE STUDIOS CABARET…12/11… This cabaret show, called “Bright Moments,” stars Melody and Friends, Gordy Michael & Skipper Kripitz and also Sergio Puig and Ruben Navarro…at 8 PM at 600 White St.  Tix can be bought by calling 295-7676 or going to www.keystix.com or by calling 296-0458.  You will enjoy the jazz, tango, Motown and Spanish pieces planned for this show!!!   WILL KIMBROUGH AT THE STUDIOS…12/17… One night only, this singer will perform at 8 PM at 600 White St.  Tix are $25 in advance & $30 at the door the day of the show.  Go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 for reservations.   AT THE BOTANIC GARDEN…12/18 & 19… The understand that The REAL Santa will be at the Botanic Gardens on Stock Island to greet and meet all the kiddies.  Children are $15 and adults are FREE!  Your admission includes…Santa Visit..Ornament Tables…Games & Contests…Live Music…Cookies & Cocoa…Craft Market.  Advanced NO WAIT Tix can be bought by calling 849-8733,  FUN for The Whole Family!   PRAYER CHAIN…. During the hustle and bustle of this hectic season, please remember the following in your thoughts and prayers……Jennifer O’Lear…Margie Randall…Doug Childs…Roger Harmon… Karla Muir… Rudy Marn…Katherine Raney…Carol Schenck…Sr. Phyllis McMurray. Thank you.   SOUTHERNMOST BEACH CAFE LOCALS SPECIAL… …….located at 1405 Duval…Locals with an ID, can receive 2 for 1 dinner entrees from now till Dec. 24th!   COLOMBIAN GRACE RESTAURANT… PLEASE support this special restaurant on Petronia St.  The darling owner, Zulma Segura, has a great little place here….and only the lucky ones have discovered it so far!  Give it a try!  We were there the other night and had Mother’s Casserole…and it is to die for!  They also really know how to prepare delish fish…all at reasonable prices!  Tell Zulma I sent you!    Love to You…and Remember…. Learn from your enemies!  Too often we close our minds to our enemies.  Far wiser to view them dispassionately.  Examine their grievances.  Explore their motivations.  Balance their bias.  Distill the lessons.  Lynda