MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2010, IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!
CABARET KEY WEST!!!!!
Hoping you had a wonderful weekend and got to as many events as we did! Do put Cabaret Key West, the new exciting Cabaret Group in town, on your MUST SEE List! We saw their super show at Tennessee Williams on Friday and were most impressed with the great talent displayed. They sang everything from Lady Ga Ga to Broadway to Pops standards, to disco! Stay tuned! This Troupe, composed of Michael McCabe, Traci Reynolds, Gayla Morgan, Laurie Breakwell, and Amy Ray…plus Bobby Nesbitt, Bruce Moore and David Black will boggle your minds with their multiple talents!
They will be performing subsequent shows at Lateda in the Crystal Room! Each one will be unique and those in the show will mix and match! I think you are all in for something quite wonderful and special!!!!
DUELING BARTENDERS AT AQUA….11/29…
It’s Dueling Bartender Night with Randy Thompson doing Song Duels with either Rick Dery or Gassy Winds…always a hoot…great voices amidst all the fun, make this a great place to be on Monday from 5:30 to 8:30ish. The Aquanettes perform live onstage at 9 PM every night!
KW TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AT BAYVIEW PARK…11/29….
This event is free and everyone in town is invited to the annual lighting of the giant Tree at Bayview Park at 6 PM. Santa will be there.
AUDITIONS AT THE RED BARN…11/29…
Try out for 2 plays, Reasons to be Pretty and Becky’s New Car! Auditions are from 5 to 7 PM at the Barn at 319 Duval St. Call 296-5587 or 296-4134 for more information on parts available and dates of shows.
PUN OF THE DAY…
No matter how much you push the envelope, it will still be stationery!
TAVERN ‘N TOWN…11/29 & 30…
On 11/29, it’s Gordy Michael performing from 5 to 9 PM….On 11/30, it’s Carmen Rodriguez & Gordy Michael entertaining…in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott!
SCHOONER WHARF BAR…11/29 & 30….
11/29….It’s Raven Cooper & Bubba Lownotes from Noon until 5 PM….From 7 to 11 PM, it’s Tim Charron.
11/30…It’s Michael McCloud from Noon till 5 PM….Raven Trio performs from 7 to 11 PM. Frank Everhart is there from 9 until 1 AM both nights!
HOLIDAY PARADE IN KEY WEST….12/4….
This is one of Key West’s most delightful parades….Fun for the entire Family! Begins at 7 PM…..from Truman & White till the reviewing stand at Fleming & Duval Sts. More than 50 groups will be participating….Bring bags for all the candy and beads you will collect!
PIRATES IN PARADISE IN TOWN…
This festival has a million events…continues thru Dec. 5th…activities every day….To find out more go to www.piratesinparadise.com or call 296-9694. This is for all interested Pirates and Wenches!!!!
KEYS CHORALE, 12/ 3 & 4….
This 21st annual Event will take place at Tennessee Williams Theater on Stock Island….Under the direction of Dean Walters, there will be great holiday music from all over the world! 11/3, the show is at 8 PM and tix are $30 & $20. On 12/4, it is a Matinee at 2 PM, and cost is $20, general admission. Call 296-1520 or go to www.keystix.com for tickets!
PARAPROSDOKIAN SENTENCE OF THE DAY…
Whenever I fill out an application…in the part that says “If an emergency, notify:”….I put Doctor!”
KEY WEST BURLESQUE…11/30…OPENING NIGHT!!!
Tuesday night’s opening night will be a HO-HO-HO-DOWN…..with a real bevy of buxom beauties…and some cool dudes…..At Kelly’s Upstairs at 301 Whitehead St…..Marky Pierson and TaTah DuJour have a super Country Christmas planned….Join them plus “Uncle BRUCIE MOORE” who will be appearing in this festive showcase. Buy tix at www.keystix.com or call the box office at 295-7676. Showtime is 9 PM….doors open at 8:30…seats are first come first serve. Other Shows this season will be Dec. 1, 2,8, 9, & 10!!!
We’ll be there opening night!!
LARRY SMITH JAZZ JAMS AT THE PIER HOUSE….11/29..
9 PM, it’s Larry and his weekly Jazz Jams, this week with Richard Crooks and Kim Wroble…..PLUS all musicians and singers are invited to sit in and Jam with this group!!!
OPENING NIGHT EXHIBIT AT THE STUDIOS…11/29…
A collection of more than two dozen sketches and oil painting will be presented by artist, Sandro Kopp, the Studios artist-in-residence. A reception in her honor will occur from 6 to 8 PM at the Armory at 600 White Street. All are invited to attend and meet and greet this exceptional artist.
HERON PEACOCK BENEFIT…11/30…
It’s “Feliz Navidad” at Cowboy Bill’s, 618 Duval St….from 6 to 9 PM….Proceeds go to Heron Peacock Supported Living…$25 includes chips & salsa from Salsa Loca…taco bar….line dancing….bull riding silent auction. Come and have great fun for a wonderful cause. provides help and hope for adults living with mental illness in Monroe County.
DID YOU KNOW????
On March 29, 1848, the Niagara River froze solid, stopping the flow of the tremendous Niagra Falls. For a few hours, locals were able to walk along the riverbed upon which the falls cascade.
BOOK SIGNING AT GRAFFITTI…11/30…
Come to Graffitti at 701 Duval St….Book signing of the book, STRONGER, from 7 to 9 PM……Come and see a portion of the AIDS Memorial Quilt…This is the eve before World AIDS Day. All invited to this FREE reception!
ANNUAL TREE OF HOPE AT LATEDA…12/1….
After the moving World AIDS Day ceremony at the Memorial on White Street Pier, and the reading of the names…..all are invited to the 19th annual Tree of Hope lighting ceremony at Lateda! 7 PM….King Chris Elwell and Queen Anne O’Shea will be emcees. All proceeds go to AIDS Help!
MARC HOUSE SELLING TREES NOW THRU CHRISTMAS!
Come one and all and buy your Trees at The MARC House at 1401 Seminary St…..All sizes…a gorgeous array…..wreathes, poinsettia, garlands, etc.!!! Open 9 AM to 9 PM!!!!!
AT VIRGILIO’S ON 11/30…..
At 9:30 PM, it’s the Chris Thomas Band with Skipper Kripitz and Tim McAlpine! Dance the night away at this hot night spot!!!
WINE TASTING AT DON’T PLACE…12/2….
Vicki Roush is having a wine tasting at Don’t Place, 1000 Truman Ave. They will be offering $2 off each bottle of wine…and $20 off wines by the case. Also, Nancy Pastore will conduct her BEADS of LIFE Jewelry show…jewelry from Uganda…all jewelry benefits the women of that country….profits used to support & educate poverty stricken children. 5:00 PM…All invited!!!
TERRI WHITE SHOW ON 12/2 AT LATEDA…
Terri White, she of the Broadway stage….and of that amazing voice…will be presenting her one-woman shoe, LIVE FROM BROADWAY at 9 PM on Thurs., Dec. 2nd! CAll Lateda at 296-6706 for tix. This show will vary from show to show….Michael Thomas is at the piano….We saw Terri on Nov. 25th, and it was a fantastic evening of musical entertainment! She is the BEST!!! Her other shows in the Crystal Room will be on Dec. 16, 22,27, and 29 & Jan. 1st! Make sure you see Terri White while she is in town!
QUESTION TO PONDER….
Would you be willing to give up all television for the next five years if it would induce someone to provide for 1,000 starving children in Indonesia?
MCC CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR!!!…12/5…at AQUA…
This is a gala benefit for the ministries at the MCC Church! A great show is planned starring Joe McMurray, Eric Cole, Deja, Raquel, Desiray, Gugi, Smyrna, Jody Rae, Miss D, Aurora, Sassy, and a zillion more! 6 until 8 PM!
General Admission is $20….VIP seating in advance…call Michael Citro at 292-8530. Silent Auction….50/50 raffle….Great fun for a good cause! We all love the MCC Church…their ministries are amazing!
WE PRAY FOR….
Jennifer O’Lear, Margie Randall, Doug Childs, Roger Harmon, Carol Schenck, Katherine Raney, Sr. Phyllis McMurray…..Bless them all!
NEW GALLERY IN TOWN….
Another new Art Gallery in town is ART GONE WILD GALLERY at 619 Duval St….operated by Art and Lisa Wilson, you will want to stop by for a peek!
KEYS KIDS PRESENTS BROADWAY SANTA….12/2 TO THE 5TH!!!!
Get in the spirit of the season with this Keys Kids Show also starring Michael McCabe as Santa and Kathleen Peace as Mrs. Santa!…in the High School Auditorium…Go to www.keystix.com for tix…or at the door. Call 509-1370 for more details. Showtime is 12/2 at 7:30 PM…12/3 at 7:30 PM…12/4 at 2 PM..12/5 at 2 PM!!! Congrats to Mimi McDonald, director, Nora Revelin, Musical director, and Penny Leto & Carolyn Cooper, choreographers! This will be adorable!!!! I guarantee it!C
HUBERT RUTKOWSKI IN RECITAL ON 12/2…
Classical pianist, and award winner, Hubert Rutkowski will be performing works by some of the great masters…Thurs., Dec. 2 at 7 PM at St. Paul’s Church at Eaton and Duval St. $10 donation is requested.
GREAT NIGHT TONIGHT…
We had a wonderful brunch at Latitudes on Sunset Key with Taylor & Ginny Doebler, new friends we have come to love as family. We are hoping they will someday live in Key West! In the evening we had a wonderful time at the 1st Anniversary of the Cocco & Salem Imagine Art Gallery on Duval St. It was a great reception and everyone seemed to be there! We especially loved meeting Jeffrey Ware’s adorable father, Hugh Ware who charmed us to pieces! From there we headed to The Gardens Hotel for Jazz Night, where Lenore Troia entertained with terrific musicians! The place was packed! After that we went to The Pier House where we all celebrated Christine Cordone’s birthday! It was a wonderful evening and we loved hearing all the great entertainers, including, Kathleen Peace, Dave Boodle, Terri White, Peter Diamond, Mary Deasey, and Journey Blue Heaven….a super evening of musical entertainment. From there a big group of us headed for Bobby’s Monkey Bar on Simonton St. Great to hear so many singers perform…. like Mike Guadagno, Mark Watson, Terri White, Donna Barnett, amongst others. What a full, fun evening!!!!
HAPPY NOVEMBER 29TH BIRTHDAY TO….
…Super Girl, AUDREY SAMZ!!!!….and Happy Anniversary to very special duo, GEORGE TILLMAN & LLOYD BRYANT!!!!
Love to YOU…and Remember….
Your time is limited…so don’t waste it living someone else’s life! Our greatest journey is our internal voyage. Take time to discover yourself. Find your essence…the unique you. Advertisers want to classify you. They want you to conform….to be part of a group. YOU are an individual. Live your OWN life! Now is the time to be YOU!
Lynda
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