SUNDAY, JUNE 13th, 2010, in KEY WEST with LYNDA!!!!
MCC PRIDE CHURCH SERVICE…
…at 1215 Petronia St…10:00 AM until Noon! ALL welcome to this special Church Service dedicated to taking pride in who you are blessed to be! There will be a fellowship hour afterward with food and beverages.
ANIMAL FARM OPEN TODAY…
Come kiddies of ALL ages, to enjoy the over 250 animals at this special Key West site on Stock Island! From 1 to 3:00 PM….FREE!
JAZZ AT THE GREEN PARROT…
It’s Jazz Jammin’ with Gordy Michael, Lonnie Jacobson, and Richard Crooks, plus Friends who come in and join in! 1:00 to 4:30 PM!
PRIDE FEST PARADE…
….Equality & Diversity Pride Fest Parade…from Duval St. at Front St. till United St. 2 to 4:00 PM!!!! The parade originates from the Truman Annex, out Southard, left on Whitehead St., to Duval & Front Sts….up Duval to United. Call 294-4603 for more info or to participate.
LATEDA TEA DANCE…
The theme is appropriately, DIVERSI-TEA!!!!! 4:00 to 6:00 PM…right after the parade! Dance and celebrate our Key West Diversity!
PRIDE BINGO…
From 5 to 7:00 PM…upstairs at 801 Bourbon St!!!!!
JAZZ AT THE GARDENS HOTEL!!!
It’s the fabulous Lenore Troia entertaining at the beautiful Gardens Hotel on Angela St. from 5:00 to 8:00 PM! This is a wonderful place to see all your friends…and enjoy some great music!
CUSTOM HOUSE GIFT SHOP…
We were at the reception for the Seascape exhibit by photographer Alan Kennishon Friday! It was marvelous and I urge you to see his amazing pieces! But also take time to visit the fabulous gift shop at theCustom House! Unique and wonderful items can be purchased…all first rate…and there is now a special Children’s Gift Room teaming with delightful gifts for the child or grandchild in your life! Check it out! Opens at 9:30 AM until 5 PM!!!!!
THE KEYS PIANO BAR…
…at 1114 Duval St….It’s the delightfully entertaining, Bobby Green at the piano from 7 PM until Closing, with wonderful singer, Michael McCabe on hand to also delight! Dan is at the Bar!!!! Locals get $1 off each drink they order! Note that The KEYS is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays through the summer!
MICHAEL THOMAS PERFORMS…
…in the Cocktail Lounge at Tavern ‘N Town, from 6 to 10:00 PM! Michael Thomas will also be performing on Wednesdays at The KEYS and on Fridays at LaTeDa, along with Michael McCabe!
OPERAFEST AT MARATHON COMMUNITY THEATRE TONIGHT…
Donna Roll and her marvelously gifted singers, will be performing there at 7:00 PM…if you happen to be in the area! Call 743-0994 for tix and directions! Note that two of Key West’s very own, Ralph Garcia Jr. and Brad Richards are a prat of this group.
PIER HOUSE SHOWCASES GREGORY JAMES…
At 9 PM, singer/songwriter and the very handsome, Gregory James will be joining Larry Smith as his Sunday showcase singer! In the Wine Galley at One Duval St…..Free to listen!
ADOPT A CAT MONTH…
…Another reminder that June is Adopt and Adult Cat for FREE month at the FKSPCA!!!!! These felines are all spayed and neutered, micro-chipped and have shots and all….and they are precious! Check them out at 5230 College Rd from 10 AM to 6:00 PM, Mon. thru Fri., and on Sat., from 10 AM until 2PM on Saturday! ALSO..mark your calendars because the FKSPCA is offering a free microchip clinic at the shelter from 9 AM to Noon on Sat., June 19th. No appointment necessary…but cats must be in a carrier and dogs must be leashed. Call 294-4857 for more info!
GREAT SUMMER READ….
Check out local author, Joannna Schmida’s super new book, THE WOMAN AT THE LIGHT: PERIL & PASSION IN EARLY KEY WEST! I have heard nothing but raves about it….Go to www.amazon.com to order. Find out more by going to www.joannabradyschmida.com!
Happy June 13th Birthday to Key West ex pat, LENNY ROSIGNOLLI. And Happy Anniversary to our dear friends, PAM and PAUL VEREB!!!!
Love to YOU…and Remember….
It is well, when judging a friend…to remember that he/she is judging you with the same godlike and superior impartiality!
Lynda
Some events happening next week to consider highly!!
June 15 (Tuesday)….Aqua Idol at 711 Duval St….The place to be on Tuesday nights in Key West….GREAT performances by our remaining fabulous contestant
June 16….Operafest at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Truman Ave…..7:30 PM….FREE…presenting Suor Angelica by Puccini.
June 18….Hometown PAC….Meet the Candidates…from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Key West Tropical Forest and Botanic Gardens…each candidate will give a 3 minute talk…Free…food and drink will be available….To participate, declared candidates should call Jane Vetter at 296-3707….Tom Lavender at 304-3577 or Sheldon Davidson at 295-3560.
June 19….Benefit for JT THOMPSON Benefit Talent Show Like NO Other…from 7 to 9:00 PM….at Bourbon St. Pub, 724 Duval St….Tommy Luna will emcee…FREE to attend….Prizes galore! Eye-Popping Performers! Silent Auction! Your attendance is vital in helping JT during his time of need! He has incurred overwhelming medical expenses from his accident and surgery and he needs our help NOW! Hope to see you there!
For all those who would like to contribute to JT’s Fund and help him out in his time of great need, send your checks made out to JT Medical Expenses, Acct. #68783, 701 Whitehead St., Centennial Bank, Key West, FL 33040. If you have questions, direct them to John Belkengren at 294-1480. All will go to only his med expenses that his insurance does not cover. Thank you for your help to JT!
Also re JT’s fundraiser, Michael Citro is collecting auction items. If you care to donate, Michael’s email address is SADSAV@aol.com
carol tedescoSunday Funday! Love where I am but Lynda’s updates remind me daily that a trip to Key West is overdue!
Blayne ThompsonHi Lynda,
Devon ReimersThanks for the wonderful updates! I am looking forward to making a trip down to see you!
Lynda, your column is the best. we are sorry to be missing so much of Key West, but just reading about it helps to keep the disappointment at bay.
deborah goldman