FRIDAY, JANUARY 21st, 2011, IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!
AMY CULVER ANNOUNCES BUSARA PROJECT…Tonight at 6 PM…
Amy will be launching the Busara Project Website…LIVE at Ibis Bay Resort, on Roosevelt Blvd….(formerly The Blue Lagoon, across from Circle K)…Refreshements will be served….African Hootch…and Appetizers….2 for 1 Happy Hour!!!! Come and hear this exciting news from our Amy!!!!! Stop and support this project!!!
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 Lane. Fabulous Food by the Iron Chefs…Open Bar…Superb 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! Note that if you choose to attend, tickets can be purchase the night of the evening at the door!
JOE LOWE PRESENTS HIS DAILY CONCERT…Jan. 21st…
Today, 1/21, from Noon to 1 PM, Joe Lowe presents his Classical Organ Music at St. Paul’s Church on Duval at Eaton St. Free and open to the public!
JAZZ NIGHT AT THE GARDENS…JAN. 23RD…
On Sunday, the d’vine Debra & Patrick will be entertaining from 5 ro 7:30 PM in the Gardens….and Queen Kate Miano will be spreading her special brand of joy to all the ardent guests!!!!! The D’Vine Gallery is open from 5 to 10 PM from Wed. thru Sun. each week!
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…..Jennifer O’Lear….Nancy Robinson….Vanessa McCaffry…Jim Pizzo…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.
JOY GALLERY ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING ALL MONTH…
This Gallery, under new management by Jim Wallace, with lovely wife, Teresa, 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 …1/21st…..
…..At Beachside Marriott…from 6 to 10 PM, it’s the wonderful music of Mike Emerson, entertaining in the Lounge. 2 for 1 Cocktails from 5 to 7 PM!!!! Locals get a 15% discount on entrée orders.
AT LATEDA…Jan. 21st, and 22nd…..23rd…24th…
The always wonderful Debra & Patrick are entertaining in the By George Bar, from 8:30 until Late tonight!!!! We ALL Love this sensational Duo!!!! The theme of Sunday’s (1/23) TEA Dance is “Avion Tequila” Tea!!!!! 4 PM until 6 PM!!!! On Jan. 24th, it’s Dave Bootle performing in the By George Bar at 8:30 PM to midnight! Come and celebrate Terri white’s birthday that night after 9:30 PM!!!!!
AT THE SCHOONER WHARF ON JAN. 21ST….
From Noon until 5 PM, it’s Michael McCloud….From 7 to Midnight, it’s The Doerfels…and from 9 until 1 AM, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart!
LUCKY STREET GALLERY PRESENTS…
This show is called “A Walk Around the Block”…..interpretations of Key West by artists, Rick Worth, Lynn Sherman, Susan Bailey, and Rebecca Bennett. This show continues thru Jan. 30th. Gallery hours are 11 AM to 7 PM, Tues. thru sun…closed on Mon
51st KEY WEST HOUSE & GARDEN TOUR ON JAN. 21ST & 22ND….
4 Unique Homes open for touring to benefit Old Island Restoration! Tix are $25….can buy online at www.oirf.org, at the KW Oldest House on Duval, the TIB Bank, Royal Furniture, or the featured homes (in Sunday’s Citizen) Call 294-9501 to reserve free train ride to the houses or to buy tix also.
AT THE BOTTLECAP….JAN. 21ST…
Join your friends for Happy Hour on Fri., from 5 to 8 PM…to benefit Sculpture Key West…which is celebrating 16 years of providing sculpture to KW!! There will be a slideshow, celeb bartenders, including Jon McIntosh and Randy Detrick…at 1128 Simonton St. in the Groove Lounge!! Note that Sculpture KW 2011 is now up and running at Ft. Zach, at West Martello Tower, & the KW Tropical Forest & Botanic Garden…on display until April 15th!!!
SUSAN WERNER AT STUDIOS OF KEY WEST…JAN. 21…
Daring and innovative, Singer/songwriter, Susan Werner, will be performing at The Armory at 600 White St. at 8 PM…$25 in advance and $30 at the door. Go to www.keystix.com for tix. I hear she puts on a “Killer” live show!
LIBBY YORK AT STUDIOS OF KEY WEST ON JAN. 22ND….
Jazz vocalist, Libby York, presents her “Cosmopolitan’s on the Rock” show, a concert with dancing…at The Studios at 600 White St. at 8 PM….Joining Libby will be Gordy Michael and Greg Sergo. Tix are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Call 295-7676 or Go to www.keystix.com to reserve! Note that Libby performs every Sunday at Café Sole on Southard St. from Brunch from Noon until 2:00 PM!
LENORE TROIA AT AQUA NIGHTCLUB AT 5 pm….1/21
Singer-songwriter, Lenore Troia performs at Aqua Nightclub tonight! She’s terrif! The Aquanettes perform two shows on Fri. & Sat…..at 9 and 11 PM! FUN!
CAPTAINS OF IMPROV SCHEDULE….1/21, 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!!!!
SALSA DANCE LESSONS ON JAN. 21ST….
Join Lucy & Leon for Salsa lessons….7 PM, Beginners….8 PM, Experienced! No partners needed. At Paradise Health & Fitness at 1706 N. Roosevelt Blvd. Call 296-6348.
BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS ON SUNDAY, JAN. 23RD…
7 to 9 PM…all Levels…no partners needed….same place, same number to call! Enjoy!
DAVE BOOTLE PERFORMS, JAN 21st & 22nd AND JAN. 23RD….24th…..
…at Rick’s on Duval St……Dave is there from 4 to 8 PM on Friday, 1/21….and from 8 PM until Midnight on Jan. 22. On Jan. 23rd, Dave performs at Virgilios from 9:30 until 1:00 AM!!!!
And, as mentioned, he is at Lateda on Jan. 24th at 8:30 PM
SEASCAPES & SHRIMP DOCKS ART SHOW…JAN. 21….
Opening Reception for artist, Ron Leonard, from 4 to 6 PM at the FKCC Gallery Library at the College…refreshments will be served.
SPICE LOUNGE AT PEGASUS HOTEL…JAN. 21…
Come to a FREE beer & wine tasting at the new Spice Lounge on top of the Pegasus at 501 Southard St. on the corner of Duval. 6:30 to 8:00 PM…enjoy Kingfisher, India’s #1 Lager Beer…a fine wine selection, too…Indian tapas menu also! For info call 304-7138.
THE IMPROVABLES COMEDY TROUPE…1/22…
This new group will perform at The BottleCap at 1128 Simonton St., in the Groove Lounge at 8 PM on Jan. 22. This is a branch of The People’s theater of KW. Go to the website at www.keywestimprov.com for more information.
BENEFIT FOR THE VISITING NURSE ASSOC. & HOSPICE OF THE FLA KEYS…JAN. 22ND…
This is called “Sip ‘n Dip”… a tasting event…at Duval Square at Historic Cigar Alley…from 4 until 6:00 PM…$5 entry fee includes tastes of all the yummy dips and sips of fab wines. The Dips are competing for prizes and bragging rights as “the best Dip”…Each vote is a $1. Call 294-2224 to register your dip in this contest. There is no cost to enter. Have fun for a great cause!!!!
ART OPENING AT CUSTOM HOUSE….JAN. 22nd…
The KW Art & Historical Society invites you to the 99th anniversary of Flagler’s Railroad arrival in KW….a permanent exhibit called “Flagler’s Speedway to Sunshine”..Jan. 22nd from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. The Reception for Members and guests is Jan. 22…It opens to the public on Jan. 23rd. Through this exhibit, you will travel Back in Time to the early days of the 20th century when KW was the richest city in Florida. Come ready to ooh! And aah! At the fabulous artifacts from that Railroad that have been assembled!
LEADING LADIES OF BROADWAY ON JAN. 23rd…SOLD OUT SHOW!!!!
But…If you hold a ticket and are not able to attend this show on Sunday, please call the box office at 295-7676 and turn them in so they can be re-sold….There is a huge waiting list! Thanks a lot.
ART BEHIND BARS EVENT….JAN. 23RD…
Join a party of Spicy Hot Artists for HOT AIR 1.23….featuring artists, William Welch, Sherry Sweet-Tewell, Giovanni Novara, Susan Johnson, and Sean Callahan, who will be creating works of art as you watch…and then to be auctioned off…at the gorgeous home of Dr. Shirley Freeman & Harvey Server…724 Eaton St…..1 to 4:00 PM….Only $25 …a HOT Benefit for a great cause…celeb bartenders, servers, and guests of honor…music by Paul Cotton, Mary Stonely & Russ Scavelli libations, spicy food. Call 394-3804 for info.
AT THE GREEN PARROT ON JAN. 23RD…
Barry Cuda, Richard Crooks, and Kenny Fradley appear as “Bong Hits for Geezers” for soundcheck at the Parrot at 5:30 PM. Enjoy this super trio!
MICHAEL THOMAS AT THE PIER HOUSE…JAN. 23RD…
Larry Smith presents Michael Thomas for his Sunday Showcase at 9 PM in the Wine Galley at The Pier House!!! On Monday, Jan. 24th, its’ Jazz on Monday at 9 PM with Larry, plus Skipper Kripitz & Kim Wroble….All jazz musicians and singers are welcome to join in !
DON’T FORGET TO GO DAILY TO MY WEBSITE…
…at https://www.conchtv.com/key-west/lynda or to www.conchtv.com. I am updating the website every day….so check it out and DO leave a comment…PLEASE!!!!
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 RECITAL ON JAN. 23….
Concert pianist, David Troy-Francis will present a concert 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.
GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS OPENS AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE…JAN. 27TH….
After the HUGE mega hit, Lend Me a Tenor, another fabulous show will be opening onstage at The esteemed Waterfront Playhouse on Jan. 27th! This Pulitzer Prize winning play by David Mamet has an amazing cast, starring, Brandon Beach, Quincy Perkins, Glenn Wilson, Mook J., Tom Murtha, Brian Furlong and Peter Haig, and is directed by the talented, George Gugleotii. It is a ferocious comedy/drama…riveting and exciting, crackling with tension. The opening night party is sponsored by Lee & Sandra McMannis. This show runs through Feb, 12th, and is another MUST See!!!! Set design is by Michael Boyer, and Costumes by Carmen Rodriguez! Call the box office at 294-5015 for reservations….or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for tickets and Playhouse Information! See you at the Waterfront!!!! (Congrats to Matthew Stratton, who was the Waterfront Playhouse Volunteer of the Year!!!!)
SISTER ROBERT ANNE’S CABARET CLASS…..at the RED BARN…OPENING JAN. 25TH….
Opening night of this hilarious night of musical theater, “Sister Anne’s Cabaret Class”…by Dan Goggin, directed by Mimi McDonald opens on Jan. 25th. This show stars, Christine Mild, as Sr. Anne, and she invites you to come ready for a rollicking good time! I hear that Ms. Mild is supremely talented, so you are in for plenty of fun. This show runs thru Feb. 26th at 319 Duval St. Call 296-9911 for tix or go to www.redbarntheatre.com for reservations!!!
BOURBON ST. BINGO…EVERY SUNDAY…1/23…
….at 5 PM, until Feb. 6th upstairs at 801 Duval St….all proceeds go to the Xena Fund!
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!
CONGRATULATIONS TO VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR…
The many Volunteers who give so much of their time, talent and treasure to local causes and orgs deserve a round of applause! I would personally like to congratulate the following who happen to be Readers on my List….Jeff Ware, Joanna Brady Schmida, Erika Biddle, Connie Gilbert, Howard Livingston, Mary Lou Hoover, Tony Martinez, Mary Ann Westerlund, Penny Leto, and JT Thompson! Thanks for all that you do to make Key West so extra special!!!!!
Love to YOU…and Remember….
Life is the art of drawing without an eraser!
Lynda
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