FANTASTIC FRIDAY!!!!!
FRIDAY, JANUARY 14th, 2011, IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA
D’VINE WINE GALLERY IS OPEN… CABARET NIGHT LAST EVENING!!!
From Wed. thru Sun. at 5 until 10 PM, the new hot Wine Gallery AT The Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St., is open for your “Wining” Pleasure…See what everyone in town is talking about!
Sunday, Jan. 16th is Jazz Night at this Key West Oasis…5:00 to 7:30 PM…with Melody Cooper, Joe Dallas, and Friends…..
Last night, it was especially wonderful to be at The Gardens for Cabaret Night with Bobby Nesbitt at the piano…great seeing Barry Cook., Harrell Odom, Vera Schiff, Bill & June Hudson, and so many others…..especially nice to get to welcome adorable Brits, Matthew Gent and Gavin James from London…who sang and wowed the crowd with Bobby all evening long!!! What a fabulous time at The Gardens!!!!! And then….we were off to The Waterfront Playhouse…
AT THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE TONIGHT…
A very special evening was in store for all who were there tonight….Congrats to Randy Thomspson, who hosted and sang some terrif songs…. and all the contestants who participated in Aqua Idol for the Waterfront Playhouse! Thanks to Traci Reynolds, Yoa Adams, Valerie Carr, Gayla Morgan, Bill Heller, Amy Ray, Tim Dahms, Maj Johnson, James Warren, Chris Tanner, and Michael McCabe !!! It was a most delightful evening of entertainment. We love you all and appreciate your using your talents on behalf of The Waterfront Playhouse!
GREETINGS…AT THE RED BARN THEATRE….LAST 2 NIGHTS….
These are your last two nights to see this super delightful, moving, and thought provoking holiday play that has been receiving praise and raves by everyone who sees it! Joy Hawkins has directed this gem…starring Quincy Perkins, Robin Deck, Gene Drum, Brandon Beach and Shakti Assouline…it will touch your heart! We will be in the audience tonight…can’t wait! For tix, go to www.redbarntheatre.com or call 296-9911. The Red Barn is located at 319 Duval St. (Please note that The Little Black Dress Event on 1/13 has been canceled at this time.)
CABARET DUJOUR AT TENNESSEE WILLIAMS TONIGHT, JAN. 14TH…
The Dazzling Dames and Manly Men of Key West Burlesque Fame, will grace the stage with bumps, grinds, wacky comedy, and other such delights, as this super duper troupe of performers takes you back on a nostalgic trip, to Old Time BurlyQ!!!! Live Music, Comedy…this show will be cheeky, saucy and sassy! Tix can be bought at www.keystix.com or call 295-7676….also at the door the night of the show! Marky Pierson is the Manly Host…and the fantabulous TaTah Dujour, headlines this sizzling show of sexy and sweet performers!
BOTTLECAP GROOVE LOUNGE HAPPY HOUR…JAN. 14TH..
From 5 to 8 PM, all Tips go to benefit the Bahama Village Music Program…celeb bartenders, snacks, happy hour prices, games, raffles…This program helps underprivileged kids receive the gift of music…1128 Simonton St.
THE SAUCE BOSS IS BACK AT MARGARITAVILLE…JAN.14-16…
Do yourself a favor and catch The Sauce Boss, as he performs his New Orleans Blues/Jazz/whatever…while he prepares his famous Gumbo….He is a “Happening”….at 500 Duval St….Locals get a 20% discount with ID!
ARTS AT HISTORIC GATO CIGAR FACTORY…JAN. 14TH…
…Reception at 1100 Simonton St….Fla Keys Council of the Arts hosts exhibit of collages created by members of the Artists in Paradise Gallery of Big Pine. Art, Music from 5 to 7 PM.
WELCOME TO KEY WEST…
To good Chippewa Lake Friends, ROBIN MOODLEY, and her brother, plus RANDY REAMS! Looking forward to spending time with you while you are here…hope it warms up!!!!
AT THE CENTENNIAL BANK…JAN. 14TH…
Starting at 5:30 PM…this bank at corner of Simonton & United Sts., hosts an artist reception for the KW Historic Marker Art Car. This Car features artwork by Rick Worth, David Harrison Wright, William Welch, Fran Decker, Dick Moody, Karen Beauprie, and many others…Enter to win the Art Car…tix are $25 to support the KW Historic Marker Project
GREEN WORLD GALLERY…JAN 14TH…
..at 712B Duval St…6 to 9 PM…featuring artist Pam Hobbs…Cheers & Hors d’oeuvres served!
SALSA DANCE LESSONS JAN. 14TH…
Every Friday with Lucy & Leon…at Paradise Health & Fitness…beginners at 7, Experienced at 8 PM…1706 N. Roosevelt Blvd. Call 296-6348 for info or to sign up.
AT THE TOP OF THE PEGASUS HOTEL in the, SPICE LOUNGE..Jan. 15th…
At 4 PM, join renown Indian cook, Madhur Jaffrey, here for the Literary Seminar who will speak and sign her book, At Home with Madhur!
ALL INVITED TO THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE GALA…Jan. 22nd…
This Gala will be held at the gorgeous home of Stephen Selka & Elise Hollabaugh at 744 Windsor Ln. Fabulous Food by the Iron Chefs…Open Bar…Silent Auction…Great Entertainment…Cost is $125…BUT…if you Become a Member of the Waterfront Playhouse for only $50, (which includes access to ticket pre-sales, name in the Playbill, Membership Card with 20% discounts at MANY KW restaurants, and special ticket pricing), your Gala Ticket will cost only $75. So become a member with all these privileges, and join us at the Gala too! Call Gary Symons at 394-7445 to find out more info or to become a member and attend the Gala!!! Membership HAS its Privileges. Support The Waterfront Playhouse, voted BEST Professional Theater in Florida by Florida Magazine!
TIX ON SALE FOR BRUCE MOORE’S SHOW ON 1/31 & 2/7…
Bruce Moore, our dear Broadway Baby, is heading for NYC to spread his wings…He has 2 farewell shows scheduled, called, “Once Before I Go”…on Jan. 31st and Feb. 7th..at 8 PM in the Tennessee Williams Cabaret Theatre. This will be a toe-tapping evening of song and dance…a loving goodbye gift to KW and the people who mean so much to him. Call the box office at 295-7676 or go to www.keystix.com for tickets. Let’s make these nights memorable for Bruce, who has given our community so much joy during these past years!
PRAYER CHAIN…
Please remember the following in your thoughts and prayers… Claire Carroll…..Jim Pizzo…Jennifer O’Lear….Richard Crooks…Richard Stephens…Karla Muir….Lottie Domski…the John Turner Family….Edna McVey…Katie Hooper…. Please send me the names of those whom should be added to the prayer chain. I know there are those out there are others who could use good thoughts, prayers, and cheer from the community. Remember also, that you don’t have to be physically sick to be prayed for…there are Many reasons people need our prayers. Prayers change things, and we are all in this together. Thank you.
RICHARD CROOKS….
Richard Crooks has been facing some health challenges. It is also his birthday coming up on January 16th, Sunday! Please take some time to send him a card and some well-wishes. His address is 1439 12th St., Key West, FL 33040. You can e-mail him at nindrum@aol.com. Thanks a lot!
JOY GALLERY ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING ALL MONTH…
This Gallery, under new management by Jim Wallace, announces that they will be celebrating its Grand Opening during the entire month of January. Located at 1124 Duval St., the 2011 season will be dedicated to live up to its name…JOY! During the month of Jan., the gallery will be open for longer hours, quality artwork at affordable prices will be offered…and stop in, sip a glass of wine and see what Jim and Joy are all about! From Jan. 18 to the 20th, artist Steve Tracy will be there to meet and greet and present his works of art. Multi-media Artist, Rita Schwab, will be in the gallery Jan. 30 & 31st.
HOWARD LIVINGSTON’S KEY WEST TIME…
This wonderful entertainer is on DirecTV, Channel 354, every Thurs. at 9 PM, on sun. at 7:30 PM and Tues. at 11 PM. You can also go to www.conchtv.com or to www.keywesttime.com and catch Howard 24/7 wherever you are!
TAVERN ‘N TOWN …1/14…1/15…
It’s smooth solo guitar and vocals from Mike Emerson from 6 to 10 PM in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott….2 for 1 Cocktails from 5 to 7:00 PM! Bobby Nesbitt is at the piano there on Saturday, Jan. 15th at 6 to 10 PM.
AT LATEDA…JAN. 14TH thru Jan. 16th…
It’s Debra & Patrick entertaining in the By George Bar at 8:30 PM at 1125 Duval St….This dynamic duo is there Fri. and Saturday night!!!! Randy Roberts LIVE Show is Fri., Jan. 14th….Jan. 16th Tea Dance…4 PM…Theme is “Golden Tea Dance”…in honor of the Golden Globes!
IMPROMPTU CONCERT ON JAN. 16TH….
The wonderful Scarborough Trio opens the Impromptu Concert Series on Sunday, 1/16, at 4 PM at St. Paul’s Church on Duval St. You are in for a musical treat with this dynamic trio. Tix are $20….go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 or buy at the door.
RANDY ROBERTS AT TENNESSEE WILLIAMS CABARET… JAN. 16TH…
Randy Roberts presents his Cabaret Show, “How Lucky Can You Get: A Celebration of the Songs of Kander & Ebb”… at 8 PM in the Cabaret at Tennessee Williams Theatre…call 295-7676 for tickets or go to www.keystix.com ! Musical direction by Rev. Jim Rice.
NANCY 3 HOFFMAN AT THE PIER HOUSE…JAN. 16TH…
Nancy 3 will be the Showcase performer in the Wine Galley at The Pier House on Sunday, 1/16 at 9 PM….Also note that ….
Piano Dreams for Beginners and Intermediates begins this week at FKCC. If you want to learn to play, call Nancy at 305-809-3155 for further info.
SCHOONER WHARF ENTERAINTERS…. Mon. Jan. 14th…
Noon to 5 PM…Michael McCloud…7 to Midnight, The George Victory Band…From 9 PM until 1 AM …the Magic of Frank Everhart.
CAPTAINS OF IMPROV SCHEDULE….1/14, 21, 28…
This wild & wacky group appears every Fri. eve Upstairs at The Hog’s Breath Saloon …2 shows at 8 and 11:00 PM! The dates are January 14-21-28!!!!
CHRISTOPHER PETERSON SHOW IN LAS VEGAS!!!!
Had a great chat with Christopher the other day….Just to let you know, he is booked at The Onyx theater in Las Vegas for Jan. 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29! If you are planning a trip to Vegas, don’t forget to catch Chris’s fabulous Eyecons Show! We ALL sure do miss him in Key West!!!!
THE IMPROVABLES COMEDY TROUPE…1/15 & 22…
This new group will perform at The BottleCap at 1128 Simonton St., in the Groove Lounge at 8 PM on Jan. 15 & 22. This is a branch of The People’s theater of KW. Go to the website at www.keywestimprov.com for more information.
FLORIDA SEAFOOD FESTIVAL…Jan. 15th…
This Event will be held at Bayview Park, from 11 AM until 9 PM….Live entertainment all day, fabulous food, Arts & Crafts, Marine Exhibits and Youth Activities, lots of Vendors selling their wares….. Bring the whole family !
SATURDAY DANCE SOCIAL….Jan. 15th…
…8 until 11 PM….Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Hustle, Western, etc….bring a non alcoholic drink & or a munchies to share…at Paradise Health & Fitness Dance Studio, 1706 N. Roosevelt Blvd….No partners needed…only $5. Call Lucy & Leon at 296-6348.
BENEFIT FOR SOLDIER RIDE….Jan. 15 at Aqua Nightclub…
From 7 to 9 PM, there will be 30 young veterans that just got home here….also drag queens and live singers entertaining…Come one and all! Free to enter. Organized by Surrey Westrupp.
FREE LITERARY SEMINAR SESSION AT SAN CARLOS…JAN. 16TH…
There will be a Free Session open to the Public at 2 PM at the San Carlos on Duval…speakers are Gael Greene, Roy Blount, Billy Collins, Jane Hirshfield, Kevin Young, Madhur Jaffrey, Nicole Mones, Bich Minh Nguyen, and Molly O’Neill. Get there early…it will be a full house!
JIMMY OLSON AT SQUARE ONE…JAN. 16TH & 17TH…
Smooth pianist, Jimmy Olson (also an Aqua Idol singing contestant), will be tickling the ivories at Square One Restaurant in Duval Square from 6 to 9 PM both eves. Jimmy will play songs from the Great American songbook, requests, show tunes, and if you want to sing, join him at the piano to warble a bit!
FLEMING STREET GALLERY…JAN. 16TH OPENING…
This Gallery at 830 Fleming St. at the corner of Margaret, celebrates its season opening on Sun. jan., 16th from 6 to 9 PM..Titled, “Two Points of View”..it is an eclectic collection for photographic works by locals, Shirley Sulllivan and Don Kincaid. Their subjects are many Key’s treasures of the underwater, literary & architectural variety….with some 1974 Buffet on the side. Come to this Free Reception and meet & greet the artists. 305-296-9000.
SAVE JAN. 17TH FOR A TROPIC CINEMA EVENT…
The Documentary Film, “For the Next 7 Generations” about the 13 indigenous grandmothers…will be shown at The Tropic at 7:30 PM. Q & A to follow with NYC Film Producer, Carole Hart & one of the 13 Grandmothers via ‘Skype’. Tix are only $10. This will sell out so come early or buy ahead…in the Carper Theatre. Gail Lima will be on hand to present this show to the audience.
FRAN DECKER OF FRANGIPANI GALLERY….Jan. 19th…
…will be presenting her show “Flying High” at Frangipani Gallery at 1102 Duval St. on Jan. 19th. Meet Fran, the owner/artist of this Gallery, at a reception from 6 to 9:00 PM, to see her new paintings….the show will run thru Jan. 31st. Note that artist William Welch’s wonderful exhibit is at this Gallery until Jan. 15th, and Bill, himself, will be on hand on Sundays and Wednesdays. His exhibit is titled, “Souvenirs.” The gallery is open from 10 AM until 6 PM every day.
LEADING LADIES OF BROADWAY ON JAN. 23rd…
…The Key West POPS presents this fabulous show honoring the great dames of Broadway and starring, Terri White, Lee Roy Reams, Susan Speidel, Maria Zito-Kaufman, Laurie Breakwell, Kristen Michelle, Bruce Moore, Bobby Nesbitt, Mike Mulligan, Danny Weathers, David Black, Eric Haley, Dean Walters, Gordon Ross, Marjorie Paul-Shook, Mary Falconer, Joy Hawkins, Linda Greenberg, Gayla Morgan, Kyla Piscopink, Carolyn cooper, the Halbes, members of the Keys Chorale…at 7:30 PM for ONE Night ONLY!!! Vincent Zito is musical director, Cameron Murray is the director, with choreographers, Penny Leto, Bruce Moore, & Carolyn Cooper! Go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 for tickets to this MUST SEE show!
DON’T FORGET TO GO DAILY TO MY WEBSITE…
…at https://www.conchtv.com/key-west/lynda or to www.conchtv.com. I will be sending this out a few times a week, but I am updating the website every day….so check it out and DO leave a comment.
DOES ANYONE NEED THESE SERVICES????
I have a very close friend who does elder care, child care, pet sitting and house sitting. If you are in need of these services, please call 262-490-5002, or let me know and I will send your numbers to her. She comes Highly recommended! Thank You!
PIANO RECITALS ON JAN. 16 & 23….
Concert pianist, David Troy-Francis will be back in The Keys and he will be presenting 2 piano recitals. There will be on at St. Peter Church on Big Pine Key at MM31.5 on Sun., Jan. 16th at 7:00 PM. David announces that this concert will be dedicated to the memory of his dear friend, Adeline Turner. The other concert will be in Islamorada at Matacumbe United Methodist Church at MM81.8, Oceanside, on Sun., Jan. 23rd, at 1:30 PM. David will be performing classical compositions and also American Hymns. For further details call 323-251-0896.
BOURBON ST. BINGO…EVERY SUNDAY…1/16…
….at 5 PM, until Feb. 6th upstairs at 801 Duval St….all proceeds go to the Xena Fund!
SHOW & SHINE CAR SHOW….Jan. 16th…
The Fla Keys Southernmost Car Club holds its monthly Show & Shine, from Noon to 4 PM at Sugarloaf Lodge, MM.17…Prizes, beverages, music, and great vehicles to see and drool over….most of all it is FREE for the whole family. Call Dick Moody at 942-1758 for further details.
REQUEST FROM ME TO YOU…
Please take some time to send me something you are thankful for, that I can use for Thankful Thursday, okay? Surely, you are thankful for something! Please send to me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net. Also, if you have not sent me your birthday (month and day only) or your anniversary if pertains…please forward to just mentioned e-mail address, so I can add you to the LIST! Thanks a LOT!
COMMUNITY DAY AT FORT EAST MARTELLO…JAN. 16TH…
This means Locals have FREE admission to this wonderful museum during its operating hours! In February, it will be the Custom House!
LIBBY YORK AT THE STUDIOS ON JAN. 22nd…
This Cabaret Show, entitled, “Cosmopolitans on the Rock”…a concert with dancing…tix are selling fast….$20 in advance and $25 at the door…go to www.keystix.com. Show is 8 PM!
Libby performs at Café Sole from Noon until 2 PM every Sunday for Brunch!
HAPPY JANUARY 14th BIRTHDAY TO…
Love to YOU…and Remember….
…that happiness is a way of travel….not a destination!
Lynda
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