THURSDAY, APRIL 22nd, 2010, in KEY WEST, with LYNDA!!!
KONK 5100 AM RADIO…
From 11 AM until Noon, Michael Shields from AirWaves, will interview Carol Morin from Island Alchemy…she will announce the screening of a special film, “For the Next 7 Generations” which documents the momentous journey of 13 Grandmothers as they travel around the world, promoting world peace and sharing their indigenous ways of healing!
ST. PAUL’S FREE CONCERT…
….at Noon until 1:00 PM…..Leave the hustle and bustle of Duval St. and stop in and rest awhile…and listen to the lovely music played by Joseph Lowe and Auwina Weed. Today’s concert will feature Saint Saens, “Dance Macabre”….Bizet’s “Carmen”…and Offenbach’s “Pleasure of Love.” ALL welcome!
ART RECEPTION…
There will be a David Harrison Wright Maritime Watercolors Reception at 4:00 PM at the Freeman Justice Center, Ceremonial Courtroom at 302 Fleming St….Serving High Tea!!!! All invited!
SHERRI SWEET-TEWELL….
Meet this lovely artist and illustrator, from 12 Noon until 3:00 PM at Green World Gallery, 712B Duval St., and Celebrate Earth Day!!!! Call 509-7617 for more information. Sheri will be painting in the gallery. Refreshments will be served!
THE KEYS PIANO BAR…
…at 1114 Duval St….It’s songbird and pianist, Melody Cooper, entertaining from 5 until 9:00 PM while Tonto serves your cocktails…and always with a smile!!! From 9 PM until Closing, the wonderful Charlie Lindberg is at the piano, with chanteuse, Jenifer Kruskamp, who always Wows! when she is in town!!! Mark Watson will also help with the vocals and serving, and Dan will be there too!
THE KEYS KIDS….
….Disney’s JUNGLE BOOK…KIDS, will be presented onstage at the Key West High School Auditorium, and tonight is opening night! Over 100 of the most talented KIDS anywhere, will perform in this delightful musical…. Directed by Mimi McDonald, musical direction by Nancy 3 Hoffman, and choreography by Penny Leto and Carolyn Cooper. Tonight’s show is at 7:30 PM. There will also be shows on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM plus a Matinee on Saturday at 2:00 PM! Tix range from $8 to $12, and can be bought at MacArthur Music, by going to www.keystix.com, or at the door. For more info call Nora Revelin at 509-1370 or go to nora.revelin@keysschools.com.
TAVERN ‘N TOWN…
…The beautiful Carmen Rodriguez and the dapper Gordy Michael perform in the Cocktail Lounge at BeachSide Marriott from 5 to 9:00 PM!!!! It is also 2 for 1 Cocktails and Tapas, from 5 until 7:00 PM…and locals receive a 15% off on all dinners on the menu!
LARRY BAEDER…
…and Dora Gholson perform from 5 to 9PM at The Hog’s Breath…super R & B and great original songs from these two musicians!
KEY WEST SYMPHONY…
…now called the South Florida Symphony Orchestra, presents their final concert of the season at 8 PM at Tennessee Williams fine Arts Center…One night only!!! Award-winning, Canadian violinist, Lara St. John, will be the featured soloist, and she will be accompanied by members of the Orchestra!
Miss St. John has received RAVE reviews wherever she has played! Call the box office at 295-7676 or go to www.keystix.com for tickets!
TASTERS GUILD….
There will be an organic wine and food dinner at Cafe Sole tonight….The cost is $65 inclusive for members, $75 for non-members! 7 PM Call Terry at 292-4004 for more info. Or call Cafe Sole at 294-0230 to reserve!
SALLIE AT THE BULL…
Sallie Foster performs at The Bull and Whistle on Duval St. at 6 PM!
THE RED BARN THEATRE…
…presents “Short Attention Span Theatre….a Festival of 10 Minute Plays!…
Lots of fun, great cast and directors….8 delightful plays! Call 296-9911 or go to www.redbarntheatre.com for reservations. this show runs from Wednesday thru Saturday, only until May 8th!
CONCH REPUBLIC IMPROMPTU PARADE…
7:00 PM…from the Atlantic to the Gulf…..this will be “The World’s Longest Parade”..Wear Costumes and Mardi Gras Beads, and march to the sounds of The Mile Marker 24 Band. Follow the Parade from South Street, till you get to the Schooner Wharf Bar…..And then…..
AT THE SCHOONER WHARF….
Prizes will be awarded for best costumes in various categories, plus prizes for Parade Floats.
The fabulous Mile Marker 24 Band will be at The Schooner Wharf, performing, from 8:30 PM until Midnight! Note that Howard Livingston will NOT be appearing with the Band tonight, or during the week, at this point. His dear mother has taken ill, and he has flown to Indiana to be with her. Please keep Howard, Cyndy and his loved ones in your special thoughts and prayers.
LATEDA…
…at 1125 Duval St. At 9 PM in the By George Bar, it’s the always yummy, Debra & Patrick performing for your listening and dancing pleasure!!!! Note there is no Crystal Room Show tonight or any further Thursday!
AQUA LOUNGE…
…at 711 Duval St….The fab Aquanettes perform onstage at 9 and 11 PM tonight!
Just a note…..Darian Childress was eliminated last night from Aqua Idol, Trophia Butterfly Foundation! Only three contestants remain….Chris Tanner, Bill Heller and Laurie Thibault. Next Tuesday, April 27th, there will be no Aqua Idol Show….but the Grand Finale will be on Tuesday May 4th at 6:30 PM!!! There will be an elimination and the Final Two Contestants will Sing for their Life, so to speak! Actually, all money received that night will count for the Contestant! You will not want to miss that Final Night!!!!!
BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY…
Friends from Ohio and I went to the Butterfly Conservatory at 1316 Duval St. the other day. I had been there several times through the years, but, on this tour, I was blown away by truly spectacular it is! George Fernandez went out of his way to make sure we had the Grand Tour, and our guide, Kyle Caskey, was just delightful! If you have never been there, or if you haven’t been there in awhile, I urge you to go…and take all your houseguests….they will LOVE it! The butterflies, birds, and foliage are all, as a Valley Girl would say, TOTALLY AWESOME!!!! Sam Trophia and George Fernandez have really created something amazing and wonderful in Key West…and their Foundation continues to beautify our already beautiful city! They are quite a special pair! You can learn more about the Conservatory by going online to www.keywestbutterfly.com.
TIX FOR RANDY ROBERTS SHOW…
..for Randy’s Monday, April 26th Show…..Two Table Seats for this show at The Tennessee Williams Cabaret, are available for sale…..$35 each, Table #15. Call Ruth Cottrell at 292-0065 if you are interested!
BILLY AND THE KEYS..
..What a fantabulous night at The KEYS Piano Bar….Billy Cartledge was there celebrating his 50th Birthday, and the place was filled with adoring Billy Fans and it was a Night To Remember! Everyone in town was there to wish Billy a Happy Birthday, and Billy was in rare form….boa, fancy Elton John Glasses, and entertaining everyone in sight! He passed out delish Key Lime and chocolate cupcakes, and they were almost as delish as Billy Boy!!!!
TERRI WHITE BACK IN KEY WEST!!!
Great having Terri White, and her partner, Donna Barnett at The KEYS last night, singing and bringing down the house with her amazing voice! Standing O’s occurred after each of Terri’s songs! We cannot wait to see Terri in her one woman show, TERRI IN PARADISE, at The Waterfront Playhouse on Friday, April 23rd!!!! Lucky YOU if you have a ticket! There will be an After Show Party at The KEYS Piano Bar, sponsored by Billy Cartledge, Jim Hall, and Cherry Schnepf! That truly will be a Key West Night to Remember!
Happy April 22nd Birthday to the debonair REGGIE JENKINS, to handsome Globe Trotting, JACOB DEKKER, to actor-singer, JACK AGNEW, and to the very special TED WATSON (Mark’s Dad!)!!!!
Love to YOU…and Remember…
The excitement of learning separates youth from old age. As long as you are learning, you are not old!
Lynda
PS Don’t forget….Bruce Moore’s Tap Class on Friday and Saturday….Friday, Beginners at Body Zone South at 10:00 AM and Intermediate at 11:00 AM…. On Saturday, all levels of dance meet at 11:00 AM….Call Brucie at 393-2276 for MOORE Information!
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