GOODBYE TO MAY… HELLO TO JUNE!!!!!

MAY 31ST THRU JUNE 4TH , etc., 2012, in KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!

I AM THANKFUL ON THURSDAY….We have been traveling since May 26th….and we are thankful for safe travels thus far….We are thankful to dear friends, Harrell Odom and Barry Cook whom we visited in Nashville, TN en route, and their warm and loving welcome to their gorgeous home. We are thankful for our time now spent in Illinois, visiting with our daughter Melissa Lang and our son, Rob. We are thankful for our granddaughter, Lexy, Rob’s daughter, who graduated from the 8th grade on May 30th! We were proud and happy to attend this special occasion and wish Lexy great happiness and success as she will begin high school!

IN MEMORIAM…..We give thanks for having known two wonderful Key West Icons who recently passed away….Barbara Anderson, a lovely and gracious woman and true supporter of the arts in Key West for many years…..and for Denise Dunbar, who gave 150% to the Key West Community….who worked diligently for AIDS Help, and so many organizations and causes. She had a huge heart and left her mark on our town. Barbara and Denise will be deeply missed always. We also continue to give thanks for Larry Harvey, whose memory will live on in our hearts and minds always!

GIVING THANKS FOR THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE!!!!!….I give thanks for a wonderful theater season at the Waterfront Playhouse….for Danny Weathers and Michael Boyer and a most wonderful Board and Staff, and all the marvelous actors who graced our stage!!!! And, I am giving thanks for the excitement I am feeling in anticipation for the new 2012/13 season! I am thankful for the great actors recently cast in 39 STEPS….. Brandon Beach, Erin McKenna, David Black and J.B. McLendon…….and for the amazing actors cast in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE……Marjorie Paul-Shook, Bruce Moore, David Black, Kristen Michelle, Laurie Breakwell, Vicki Roush, Jeffrey Harwell, Andrew Hodge, Michael Pallansch, Kyla Piscopink, J.B. McLendon, Carolyn Cooper, Phil Tabb, Lauren Thompson, Marc Crow, and especially Danny Weathers who will star in AND direct this fantabulous show! Trust me, you will want to get tickets for these shows really early…they are ‘to die for.’

SEND ME YOUR INFO ON EVENTS…..Please continue to forward me your info on events happening in Key West! I try to get this info out on Mondays and Thursdays of each week, and sometime oftener! If you want to be included send this info to me on time!

PRAYER CHAIN…..Please continue to remember these wonderful persons in your special thoughts and prayers…for the families of Barbara Anderson and Denise Dunbar….Beth Pizzo…..Merle Hohman…Lois Kline…Alan Ferguson….Ded Paden…Jennifer O’Lear…Pat West…John Cee…Dan Cocco…Richard Crooks…Liz Kern…Ruth Cahoon…Karla Muir…Ed Block…Margaret Taylor…Perry Jones…Claire Carroll…Will Stephens…Tony Martinez….Richard Stephens….Patrick Richards…Christopher Elwell…..Lee Garrison…Sharon Gillis…Marion DePiero…Brent Ramer…MaryAnne McGiven…Carol Schenk…Stephen Elliot….the soul of dear Larry Harvey. Prayer changes things….If there is someone who belongs on this list please let me know. There are many reasons why we pray….not just illness. Our One Human Family praying together is very powerful indeed.

COLOMBIAN GRACE RESTAURANT SPECIALS……Owner Zulma Segura is doing a 2 for 1 Happy Hour…best Sangria in town and Empanadas…also a special on three popular entrees….Mom’s Grouper Casserole, the Chicken, and Shrimp dinners… Tues. thru Sat. from 6 to 7 pm! Note: Zulma was the sweetheart who fell for the scam where “Bob was requesting money after being mugged in London”….She sent him $2,100 because she thought it was a true story and wanted to help. Please stop in and try out this super restaurant on Petronia St., between Blue Heaven and Santiago’s Bodega. Zulma needs your support!!!!

A PUN FOR YOU……A midget fortune teller who escapes from prison is a small medium at large!

KEY WEST BURLESQUE AT THE RED BARN WED. THRU SAT UNTIL JUNE 2nd!!! ..FINITO, is the title of the KW Burlesque Comedy Musical at 8 PM at The Red Barn…. This unbelievable creation by MARKY PIERSON and MIKE MARRERO, will have you in stitches!!!!! You can count on seeing scenes from Flashdance, your fave screen characters, icons, has-beens…with legendary songs from the large & small screens….There has never been another presentation ever….quite like FINITO!!!! As usual tix will sell out fast…they are $20 to $35 and you can go to www.redbarntheatre.com or call 296-9911 for tix. This show runs thru June 2nd! Tix now on sale!!!! Note that there is a nightly “pre-party” at 7:30 pm!!!! Go to www.keywestburlesque.com to find out more info & what is coming up next!

DANCE CLASSES WITH LUCY & LEON…MAY & JUNE SCHEDULE:….Learn to dance with Lucy & Leon….Ongoing Salsa Lessons….Beginner at 7 pm and Experienced at 8 pm….3 new 8 week dance courses starting May 7 & 9… Monday, 8 to 9 pm, Beginner Tango….Wed., 7 to 8 pm, Beginner/Intermediate Salsa…Wed. 8 to 9 pm….Beginner Rumba…..Located at Paradise Health & Fitness Dance Studio at 1706 N. Roosevelt…Call 296-6348 to sign up. No partners needed!!!

ADOPT-A-THON AT THE FKSPCA….MAY 29 THRU JUNE 2…..With a full shelter & hurricane season nearing, the SPCA is having an Adopt-a-thon. Only Monroe County fees will be charged, $15….the usual $50 to $100 fees for dogs & pups and the $15 to $40 fees for cats & kittens will be waived! There are currently over 70 dogs and nearly 90 cats waiting for homes. All animals will be spayed or neutered, micro-chipped and updated with shots. For more info call 294-4857. Located on College Rd. on Stock Island!!!!

HAPPY MAY 31ST BIRTHDAY TO….CAROLINE CASH…KELLY SUMMERS…ANN HAMPTON-CALLAWAY…STAN MORRIS!!!

HAPPY MAY 31ST ANNIVERSARY TO…KAYLA & ROB TOLLEN……AND….BOB & JUDY RAFANELLI!!!!

WINE TASTE AT FAUSTOS ON MAY 31…..Join Wine-maven, Vicki Roush, for a free wine tasting at Fausto’s on Fleming St. from 4:30 to 6 pm!!!

CARMEN & MICHAEL T AT TAVERN’N TOWN ON MAY 31….This hot duo performs from 5 to 9 pm at Tavern ‘N Town at Beachside Marriott!!!

SALUTE ON MAY 31…..It’s Bobby Nesbitt & Skipper Kripitz from 5:30 to 7:30 PM…..The place to be for sunset, good food, drink and music on the beach!!!

DAVE BOOTLE AT LATEDA ON MAY 31….Dave will rock the By George Bar at 9 pm! Bring your dancing shoes!

AT THE SCHOONER WHARF ON MAY 31…..Noon to 5 pm, it’s Michael McCloud…7 to 11 pm, it’s The Cool Duo of Sam Ramos & Carl Peachey….9 to 1 am, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart!!!

HAPPY JUNE 1ST BIRTHDAY TO…..WISH WASHBURN……LORA WANDRUS!!!

BOTTLECAP BENEFIT ON JUNE 1…..From 5 to 7pm, all tips go to benefit the American Red Cross….this will be a fundraising and recruitment event…food music & cocktails…silent auction and raffle!

CABARET AT THE GARDENS HOTEL ON JUNE1….From 5 to 7 pm, it’s Michael Robinson at the piano in the Atrium! Wine Gallery is open 5 to 9 pm!

UPPER DUVAL ART STROLL…JUNE 1…..Come and visit all the galleries, shops, bars, etc. on Upper Duval from 6 to 9 pm! All open for your browsing and buying pleasure!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON JUNE 1….It’s MIKE EMERSON from 6 to 10 pm in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott!!!

TROPIC CINEMA FROM JUNE 1 THRU JUNE 7…..Coming: BERNIE….FIVE YEAR ENGAGEMENT…IN THE FAMILY…CHELY WRIGHT:WISH ME AWAY…..Staying: BULLY…..THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL….Going: BOY and THE HUNGER GAMES.

HAPPY JUNE 2ND BIRTHDAY TO….SARABETH’S SUPER HOST, DAVID CASE!!!!

HAPPY JUNE 2ND ANNIVERSARY TO……MIDGE AND STEVE ATTIS!!!!

ZUMBA IN THE PARK ON JUNE 2…..This is sponsored by WomanKind….Fun & FREE Zumba lessons in Bayview Park at 9 am….A one hour class by various teachers….Call Betsy for questions at 294-4004 ex: 106!!!!

BOBBY NESBITT AT TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON JUNE 2…..It’s Bobby performing from 6 to 10 pm at Beachside Marriott!!!!

DIVE IN AT IBIS ON JUNE 2……8:30 pm is movie time….at Ibis Bay Resort Restaurant…..Dine and drink while enjoying a FREE movie!!!!

HAPPY JUNE 3RD BIRTHDAY TO…….DIANE MAY….JOHN JURKOWSKI…HELLIN BEDD 9AKA Bob Maggio!)

HAPPY JUNE 3RD ANNIVERSARY TO…..SUE CAPANJOLA & LEE APPLEBAUM!!!!JAZZ

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL ON JUNE 3….From 5:30 to 8 PM, it’s the fabulous, DAVE BURNS, with Marty Stonely and Din Allen! Should be a great eve of JAZZ! At 526 Angela St.

ROB DISTACI AT TAVERN ‘N TOWN…..JUNE 3…..This pianist performs from 5 to 10 pm in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott!!!!

SCHOONER WHARF….JUNE 3….Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud…6:30 to 11 pm, Marty Stonely & Yvan Agbo….9 to 1 am, the magic of Frank Everhart!

HAPPY JUNE 4TH ANNIVERSARY TO…..GENEVIEVE & JOHN ISAKSEN!!!!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON JUNE 4TH….It’s Michael Thomas performing in the Lounge from 5 to 9 PM!!!

SCHOONER WHARF ON JUNE 4…..Noon to 5 pm, Raven Cooper…7 to 11 pm, The Real Malloys…9 to 1 am, the magic of Frank Everhart!!!

LESLIE JORDAN ON JUNE 8 & 9…..Comedian/actor, Leslie Jordan, takes the Waterfront Playhouse Stage at 8 pm with his hilarious one man show! Leslie was a star on Boston Legal and Will & Grace…..Go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 294-5015 for tickets!!!!

TONY AWARDS SHOW AT AQUA ON JUNE 10…..This takes place at Aqua Nightclub, 711 Duval St. from 7 pm until Midnight…..$5….hosted by Gassy Winds…. To benefit the Waterfront Playhouse, the Fringe Theater and the KW Contemporary Dance Co…..50/50 raffle!!!! ALL invited to attend! Buy tix at door or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for tix and info.

SERVICES, REVIEWS, AND MISC. INFO!!!!!

WELCOME TO DAVID AND MARY…..We welcome back to Key West, wonderful entertainers/singers/actors/friends, DAVID BLACK and MARY FALCONER. Each recently returned to our Island after being gone for awhile. Welcome home!

WELCOME TO DAVE TALPASZ, NEW GEN. MGR. AT TAVERN ‘N TOWN!!! Got to meet this fine fellow the other night at Beachside Marriott! He comes with great credentials and will make sure this super restaurant will run like the Gem it is! He has relocated here with his family and we all welcome him with open arms and open hearts!

STEVE CALDERWOOD’S WINE MESSAGE…..This Wine Guru, knows about all Wine related events happening in Key West and in the Keys. To get on his e-mail list, go to winelizard@me.com or to wineslut@me.com. Tell him I sent you!!!

SPICE & TEA EXCHANGE…..This aromatic new shoppe in town is located at 431 Front St., and owned by Paulette & Gordon Callender. The dashing Mgr. is Kai Story (Love that name!!!)…go to www.spiceandtea.com to find out more…and call 453-6894 for questions. Welcome to Key West!!!

AT PARADISE TENNIS…..Go to paradisetennisflkeys@gmail.com and contact the pro, Nicole, at 1800 Atlantic, to find out about all the drill and play, various levels of clinics and classes, Adult Flex League, and match play, etc.

CONGRATS TO SIMON & MARIA ZITO-KAUFMAN……This caring couple will receive The Humanitarian Award on Thurs. at the Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan, NJ. They, along with Fr. Alphonse Stephenson were instrumental in reviving this historic theatre in various capacities. You can send them messages of congratulations at mariasimon@optonline.net. Let me know if you need their mailing address. Maria is the wonderful sister of Vincent Zito!

CONGRATS TO COLEEN FITZSIMMONS & HEATHER CARRUTHERS…..We are thankful for the arrival of baby Clare Saaren Carruthers-Fitzsimmons, who entered our world as a newborn Conch Princess, on May 2, 2012, at 6:07 pm….weighing in at 7 lbs.2oz., and 21 inches long! You can congratulate Coleen and Heather with cards, messages, etc. at 1218 Petronia St., Key West, FL 33040.

FORMER KEY WESTER, EMILY MAYNARD NEW BACHELORETTE ON TV…..Emily Maynard, the beautiful daughter of our former Key West neighbor, Susan Maynard, will be the new Bachelorette on TV starting on Monday, May 14. She was last seen as the gal chosen by a former Bachelor where everyone fell in love with her! Now she gets to be the Bachelorette who will get to choose her Knight in Shining Armor. Emily, who graduated from KW High School about 8 years ago, lived with her parents on Whitehead St., across from Kelly’s Restaurant.

THE GOOD MORNING FLORIDA KEYS SHOW EVERY FRIDAY….This TV show stars Tom Oosterhoudt & Jenna Stauffer…at 8:30 am every Fri. morning. Catch it on Channel 19 if you have Uverse….or on Channel 87 if you have Comcast!

JODYRAE GECKLER-CAMPBELL EARRING DESIGNS…..Jodyrae displays her jewelry designs at the Hogfish Bar & Grill on Stock Island! Check out her one of a kind designs! For info call 587-1499.

EVERY THURS. AT B.O.’S FISHWAGON at 801 Caroline St…..At 6 pm, it’s the Magnolia Cajun Band entertaining!

EVERY FRIDAY AT B.O.’S …..It’s Richard Crooks and other musicians, entertaining at 6!

MATTHEW JAMPOL AT CAMILLE’S ON WEDNESDAYS……Camille’s Restaurant, at 1202 Simonton St., presents In Concert, classical Guitarist, Matthew Jampol each Wed. eve at 7:00 PM. Tickets for the concert are $30. Note that you can order cocktails, appetizers, and dinner…available during the concert….and ordered separately from Camille’s. Call 304-1437 for reservations.

ALSO AT CAMILLE’S……Note that with entrée orders for 2, you will have the choice of receiving a complimentary bottle of house wine……Martinis for 2….or 2 slices of Key Lime Pie!

UPDATE ON CLAIRE CARROLL’S ACTING SCHEDULE…..Just want you all to know, that the marvelously talented Claire Carroll, is a very busy little actress in the DC area! From June 14 to July 1 she is in a production of a new play called THE HOUSE HALFWAY at the Source Theatre, at 1835 14th St., NW, Washington, DC 20009. Play dates are June 14, 17, 22, 28 & July 1. Tix go on sale on May 15…only $10. If you are in the area make sure you go and see our Claire. Go to www.wourcedc.org or www.culturaldc.org for info.

CLAIRE’S ONE-WOMAN SHOW IN JULY…..Claire is presenting her originally written, 50 minute show, BEEF ENCOUNTER, as part of the Capital Fringe Festival. Go to www.beefencounter.com for more info. Performances are July 15, 17,19,25, and 26. This will be at Caos on F Street, 923 F St NW, Washington DC, 20004. Tix are $17 and go on sale on June 18th at www.capitalfringe.org.

CLAIRE STARS IN BIG LOVE…JULY 15 THRU AUG. 5……Claire will be in the Hub Theatre’s production of Charles Mee’s play BIG LOVE at the John Swayze Theatre, 9431 Silver King Court, Fairfax, VA 22031. Tix are $25 & are available thru www.thehubtheatre.org

WE WISH CLAIRE ONLY OUR VERY BEST….AND MISS HER HERE IN KEY WEST, SO VERY MUCH

CAFÉ SOLE DAILY SPECIAL….Cafe Sole on Southard St. offers a 50% off regular menu and selected wines, from 5 to6:30 PM every day of the week!!!!! Thanks to Chef John Correa!!!!

LATEDA HAS LOCALS LUNCH MENU…..From Mon. thru Fri. from 11:30 to 3 pm, Lateda is serving an $8.50 super lunch menu, which includes iced tea & soda. 6 delish choices….just for YOU!

THE BUZZZ ON TV……Catch Those fab BUZZZ Babes every Tues. at 4pm at beautiful locations….Taping is at 4 pm and all are invited. Catch it every Sat. & Sun. at 6:30 pm & Mon. at 7 pm on WEYW, Ch 87 and AT&TU-Verse Ch. 19….The Babes are Pamela Childs and Rhonda Florence!!!! For taping locations & dates go to The BUZZZ In the Keys on Facebook or call 295-6629. ALL the season’s shows are available on YOU TUBE at www.youtube.com/buzzztv2012. Enjoy the BUZZZ!!!!!!

KEY WEST SINGING TELEGRAMS….Have a special occasion and you want something unique sent to that special someone? Birthday… Anniversary… Divorce… Promotion… bachelor/bachelorette… Milestone… or just for fun… Surprise & delight your family, or friend with a Singing Telegram! Choose from Queen Elizabeth, Charlie Chaplin, Voo-DooWanda…The Dude… Dominatrix…The Mail Lady… or Buxom Betty! Call Connie at 305-294-6813 for details and availability…..Rates start at only $75. By the way, I was recently at a fabulous party where Connie performed as Queen Elizabeth, and she was Fabulous! Everyone loved it! For something to make your party extra special Call CONNIE HURST!!!!!

JAZZ JAM AT THE GREEN PARROT….EVERY SUNDAY……This Jazz Jam will be from 1 to 4:30 pm, every Sunday during the season…..Musicians are Richard Crooks, Mike Emerson, and Tim McAlpine. You are asked to join in the jamming!

AT AQUA NIGHTCLUB THIS WEEK….. Dueling Bartenders is every Monday and it packs em in! Starts at 5:30 pm, and the Dueling Singers are Randy Thompson and either Gassy Winds or Goddess….in full drag! They are all super vocalists!!!! On Tuesdays it’s Aqua Idol at 6:30 PM!!! On Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, it’s Bobby Nesbitt!!!!! The dynamite Aquanettes perform at 9 every night and an extra 11 pm show on Fri. & Sat. You do not want to miss the super entertainment at Aqua Lounge!!!!!!

LATIN DANCE PARTY AT BOTTLECAP…EVERY FRIDAY….with DJay, JC…Latin Music…9 PM….DJ Music starts at 10 PM! 1128 Simonton St.

$25 BIRTHDAY BAR TAB AT THE BOTTLECAP GROOVE LOUNGE………. If you are at the BottleCap at 1128 Simonton St. on the exact day of your birthday, just show them a valid ID and receive a $25 bar tab and party favors too! (See your bartender for any restrictions.) Tell all your friends about this new great deal in town. Thanks again to Carolyn and Carmello!!!

Love to YOU……If we all threw our problems in a pile, and saw everyone else’s…we’d grab ours back!!!

Lynda