Dear Readers,
Top ‘O the Mornin’ Fun Seekers! May you have a very Happy St. Patrick’s Day today….wherever you may be! And now it’s…..
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17th, in KEY WEST, with LYNDA!!!
BAROQUE TO BROADWAY…
Joseph Lowe will be presenting his Free Piano/Organ Concert from Noon until 1 PM at St. Paul’s Church at Eaton and Duval Sts. This is becoming a welcome retreat for those in need of a respite from the hustle and bustle of their busy days. Sit awhile with Joe, and enjoy! Most certainly there will be some Irish tunes in his repertoire today!
ART TASTINGS…
…at The Guild Hall Gallery, 614 Duval St….Art Tastings, is a series of Free demonstrations and art lessons by various gallery artists…from 11 AM until Noon on Wednesdays…Today, artist, Ron Van Balen will dissolve the fears often associated with perspective in art. Drawing supplies are provided at no coast. Call 296-6076. Reservations suggested but not mandatory.
BOBBY NESBITT….
…performs at Aqua Nightclub today, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM! Bobby plays all your fave songs from the Great American Songbook, and he is superb with Irish songs! I am sure Larry Harvey will be on hand to join in on some of these wonderful tunes!
At 9 PM, The Aquanettes are live onstage with their Reality is a Drag Show! Wait until you see their fabulous St. Patty’s Day Costumes! Faith and Begoragh….plus Inga, Victoria, and all the other ooh la la Gals!!!
THE FULL MONTY…
…at The Waterfront Playhouse at 8 PM!!! You will love this show and the super actors onstage, give their all…..These are your last few nights to see it, as it closes on March 19th, after a fabulous run! Call 294-5015, or go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for tickets! See what everyone in town is talking about! See The Full Monty, in ALL its Glory!!!!!
THE KEYS PIANO BAR…
…at 1114 Duval St., invites you in to join in the everyday party at this great night spot! From 5 to 9:00 PM, it’s the darling Michael Thomas at the piano. From 9 PM until Closing, it’s the always fantastic Bobby Peaco at the piano and singing, too…plus, the marvelous vocals from Jenifer Kruskamp. Folks, Make SURE you take some time to hear this gal sing! She is one of the best vocalists the Keys has ever had there, and they have had some really fabulous singers. She will only be here until March 21st and then she will be on her way to New York State. (Bobby Peaco’s last night is the 22nd!) So do try to see both Bobby AND Jenifer before they head North.
TAVERN ‘N TOWN….
…Is hosting a gala Irish Feast with all the trimmings starting at 5 PM….. special drinks will be made….and lovely Irish singer, Suzanne Moore and her 5 Piece Band will be entertaining. 2 for 1 Drink specials from 5 to 7 PM! This hot spot is located at Beachside Marriott on N. Roosevelt Blvd.
SHIRLEY VALENTINE…
…starring Joan O’Dowd (Sounds very Irish to me!). Joan is the title character of this one-woman show now presented at The Red Barn Theatre on Duval St. This is a heartwarming play that will touch your emotions!
Call 296-9911 or go online to www.redbarntheatre.com for tickets. This play only runs until March 27, Wed. thru Saturday!
And….Don’t forget to get your tix for Always, Patsy Cline, a Red Barn presentation, that will be performed on the San Carlos Institute stage, 516 Duval St., three nights only, March 18, 19, and 20. That show stars Joy Hawkins and Pam Hand Lockwood, and it is a real Classic that people all over have taken to their hearts! See above info to reserve seats!
LATEDA…
It’s Prime Rib Night for only $19.75 at the Da Restaurant at 1125 Duval St. Debra & Patrick, who just celebrated their wedding anniversary yesterday, will be performing in the By George Bar at 9:00 PM!!!!
MICHAEL DIXON BAND…
….This is one of my fave bands in Key West….all the members are adorable and talented…lots of original songs written by Lance, and really good music to dance to….They will be entertaining at Captain Tony’s on Greene Street, tonight at 9:00 PM….also will be there Thurs, Fri., and Sat. of this week too! Check em out and tell them I sent you!
DAVID BURNS JOINS KOOL & JAZZY BAND…
….at The famous BottleCap Lounge on Simonton St…..Jazz Pianist, David Burns, one of Key West’s very best jazz musicians, will be joining vocalist, Peter Diamond, and guitarist Lonnie Jacobson, bassist, Tim McAlpine and drummer, Matt Watson….8 until 11:00 PM at this wonderful nightspot!
Make sure you grab a bit to eat at their super Cafe!!!
IRISH SHOW AT PIER HOUSE!!!!
This will be a rousing fun evening with Irish Music you love to listen to and sing along with! 8 PM in the Wine Galley at One Duval St….Kathleen Peace and Christine Cordone, two of Key West’s fab singers, will join Larry Smith and Peppy Pabon, and who know who else will show up? Wear your green and have a grand ole time in the Old Town tonight!
AQUA IDOL LAST NIGHT…
….Contestant, Timothy Dahms, of Key West Tea and Spice Co., on Greene St., was eliminated on Tuesday night! Great performances were presented by that suave Keith Dempster….Key West’s Donny & Marie, Jimmy Olson and his sister, Julie Paterson… super Aqua bartenders, Chris Tanner, Rick Dery and, Laurie Thibault… postman, Bill Heller…. rocker, Darian…and Sam Trophia, who WOWED the crowd once again! A huge crowd was on hand to enjoy this special display of talent! Tuesdays at Aqua Idol is the place to be!!!!! Hope you will try to make it next week! It is SO much fun!
NOTE TO JIM FROM TAOS!!
Thanks for the nice comment at the bottom…and know that EVERYONE, even Cleopatra, is Irish on St. Patty’s Day!
Happy St. Pat’s Birthday to bon vivant, GARY WALLACE and to antique car collector, CHRISTOPHER SANTRY! Happy Anniversary to friends, MARTI & KIP LARSON, and CAROL & TOM RATCLIFFE. We wish you the Luck ‘o the Irish each and every day!!!!
Love to YOU…and Remember….
Love the moment….and the energy of that moment, will spread beyond all boundaries! And that’s no blarney!
Lynda
Almost a month here in KW without your column. Now I know what I’ve been missing thanks to our friend Dianna of CCFK! So, does Cleopatra have an Irish connection? Top of the day – Jim from Taos
Jim McBrayerOne more thing. Cant seem to locate your column on my Blackberry Storm. Any ideas?
Jim McBrayer