TERRI WHITE STARS IN THE CRYSTAL ROOM….11/25… Tix are now on sale for Broadway star, Terri White’s first show, LIVE FROM BROADWAY, in Lateda’s Crystal Room on Thanksgiving evening at 9 PM….Call 296-6706 to reserve your seat.  After a big dinner, what could be better than to hear the wonderful voice of Terri White…doesn’t get much better than that!  Note that Terri will also be performing in the Crystal Room on Dec. 2, 16, 22, 27, 29 and Jan. 1.    AT THE PIER HOUSE 11/21… On Sunday, Larry’s Showcase performers are the singer/songwriter duo of Mark & Molly, who make beautiful music together….this is a premier event at 9:00 PM.    THE PEOPLE’S THEATER OF KEY WEST….. Presents, Apocalyptic Butterflies at their new theater, Downstage, at 3340 N Roosevelt Blvd.  This play runs Thurs. thru Sat. at 8 PM and Sun. there is a matinee at 2 PM…until Dec. 19th.  This play is an endearing look at family relationships and the power of forgiveness with some very funny moments too!  Tix are $25.  General seating at the door or call 294-6813 to reserve.  Find more about PTKW by going to www.peoplestheaterofkeywest.com.   DID YOU KNOW??? According to a study published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders, by Yale prof Kelly Brownell, PhD…if the original Barbie were life-size, her measurements would be 38-18-34 and she would stand seven feet, two inches tall!   AIDS MEMORIAL QUILT ON DISPLAY… …at Graffitti, 701 Duval St….from 10 AM until 10 PM, daily thru Dec. 1st.  On November 30th a reception will be held on the eve of World AIDS Day…..from 7 to 9 PM.  That night, the Monroe County Health Dept. will launch “Stronger”…a book profiling local men & women who are in the HIV/AIDS prevention movement.  All are invited to attend.     PRAYER CHAIN…. Keep Jennifer O’Lear, Margie Randall, Doug Childs, Sr. Phyllis McMurray, Richard Stephens, Roger Harmon, Carol Schenck,and Katherine Raney in your thoughts and prayers.  Thank you!    PUN OF THE DAY… A backward poet writes inverse.   BENEFIT FOR DEAN WALTERS…”LEAN ON ME”… ON 11/21… Everyone is invited to attend this benefit to help Dean with overwhelming hospital bills he has incurred due to double knee surgeries….At the Grand Foyer of Tenn. Williams Theatre from 2 to 4 PM….$25 at the door…Music…entertainment by Mike Emerson, Melody Cooper, Dave Aaron, Maj Johnson, Laurie Breakwell, Ruben Navarro, Kyla Piscopink and many more, accompanied by Larry Smith & Vincent Zito…emcee is Jenna Stauffer.   AT LATEDA ON 11/ 21….   The theme of Sunday’s Tea Dance is TURKEY TEA…from 4 to 6 PM!  ALL are welcome to join in the fun at this Sunday Key West Tradition!     TAVERN ‘N TOWN….THE WEEKEND… Friday thru Sunday, there is great entertainment in the Lounge at BeachSide Marriott.  Mike Emerson is there on Friday and Rob DiStaci is there on Sunday…..not sure who is there on Saturday….it’s usually Bobby Nesbitt, but he is out of town…but he will be back NEXT Saturday, from 6 to 9 PM!!!   THE SCHOONER WHARF BAR..THE WEEKEND… Michael McCloud & Friends will perform Fri. thru Sun. from Noon until 5 PM….On Fri. & Sat. from 7 to Midnight, it’s Biscuit Miller & the Mix……On Sunday, 11/21, it’s Mary Stonely & Din Allen from 7 to 11 PM…and from 9 until 1 AM, it’s magician, Frank Everhart working the Crowd!   OPEN MIC AT SIPPIN CAFE ON EATON ST….11/21… Comic Ron Maranian, hosts an open mic to all who want to perform…inviting all poets, story tellers, singers, musicians, etc to take the mic and entertain!  From 8 to 10 PM every Sunday.  Call 917-441-9400 for more details!   ALL MALE ARTISTS OUT THERE… The SoDu Gallery invites all Male Artists in the Keys a chance to shine.  The Gallery is hosting their first annual Men’s Art Show…called, MAN’S BEST FRIEND.  This show will be held Jan.19th during the Upper Duval Full Moon HOWL.  It will be a fundraiser for the SPCA and they will receive 20% of the sales…the artist will get 50% of the sale his piece.  The show will run Jan. 19-29.  All media is acceptable and it is a juried show….$10 submission fee…Deadline to submit is Dec. 15th.  To apply stop at SoDu Gallery at 1102 B Duval St., or e-mail sodugallery@gmail.com.  Call 296-4400 for further details.    PLACES, PLEASE…NOV. 26TH… The Cabaret Key West Cast will present an evening of songs for your enjoyment at Tennessee Williams Cabaret Theatre on Stock Island.  This Cast will star Michael McCabe, Traci Reynolds, Gayla Morgan, Laurie Breakwell and Amy Ray.  Go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 for reservations!  This is a wonderful group of musical entertainers…you will not want to miss!   KEY WEST BURLESQUE ON NOV. 30TH OPENING…. This great wild and wonderful show will present their Holiday Ho Ho Ho Down Spectacular at Kelly’s Upstairs on Whitehead St.  This show will feature Country Music Legend, UNCLE BRUCE MOORE, and all the gorgeous men & women we have come to know and love! Showtime is 9 PM…..This show will also be presented on Dec. 1st & 2nd, and also Dec. 8th, 9th and 10th.  Go to www.keystix.com for tix or call 295-7676.   BENEFIT FOR HERON-PEACOCK SUPPORTED LIVING…11/30… This benefit called, FELIZ NAVIDAD, is at Cowboy Bill’s at 618 Duval St. from 6 to 9 PM and benefits the Heron-Peacock Supported Living….$25 includes…taco bar, chips & salsa, one drink ticket for sangria or soda, cash bar, line dancing at 7 PM, bull riding for grand prize, silent auction…Help a great Cause!    MY NEW CELL PHONE… Anyone out there have time to teach me how to operate my new BlackBerry Torch cell phone?  Let me know if you have one and know how to use it. EXHIBIT AT THE STUDIOS…ONGOING…. There is a brilliant Exhibit, featuring amazing and heartwarming photographs of those friends from The MARC House.  The photographer is Michael Marrero and if you haven’t seen these photos you are doing yourself a disservice!  This will run through Nov. 30th!  600 White St.   PARAPROSDOKIAN SENTENCE OF THE DAY… I saw a woman wearing a swet shirt with “GUESS” on it…so I said “Implants?”    MCC CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR….DEC. 5TH…. …at Aqua Nightclub, 711 Duval St. from 6 to 8 PM….For reserved tables call Michael Citro at 292-8530.  There is also General Admission seating….The show includes Joe McMurray, Eric Cole, Deja, Raquel, Desiray, Gugi, Smyrna, Jody Rae Campbell, Jennipher Tyler, Sassy Black, Miss D, Aurora Gory Alice, and Terri White will be making a guest appearance!!!!…Silent Auction and 50/50 Raffle.  ALL PROCEEDS TO TO BENEFIT THE MCC CHURCH and their many outreach programs!     HAPPY NOVEMBER 21ST BIRTHDAY TO… …author, TERRY SCHMIDA….and to special friend, PAUL FOSTER.   Love to YOU…and Remember… Find your spark!  We all have a spark within us that ignites our creative spirit.  Sometimes it’s overshadowed by the big obstacles that threaten the light in our lives.  But our spark will survive our darkest times…waiting to show the way to brighter future. Lynda