HELLO TO A KEY WEST WEEK!!!!

MONDAY & TUESDAY, JUNE 13 & 14, 2011, in KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!

PRAYER CHAIN… Please keep the following in your special thoughts and prayers……Jessie Gallagher and her family….Richard Crooks…..Neil Call….Don Stout…..George Poulin……Bill Larkin….Anne Stevens…..Carol Schenk….Joe Liszka and Kim Romano….Stephen Elliott….Claire Carroll…. Jennifer O’Lear……Steve Andres & Harrold Barry….AJ Woods and family…Bill Mansfield….Dick Jones…Nancy Robinson…Sally Lewis….Patrick Richards….Alan Ferguson….Lenore Toria’s dear Mother……two special friends who want to remain anonymous….Remember, there are all kinds of reasons why people need prayers, not just health related. Prayer changes things!!!! Let me know if anyone should be added to this list…a family member or a friend going through tough times. We really are all in this thing called ‘Life” together.

ART, WINE & WATER AT LOUIE’S ON JUNE 13…… From 6 to 8 pm, on Louie’s Upper Deck, there will be reps from Premier, Noble & Augustan pouring’ tastes’ and all wines will be available for purchase at special prices…..cost is $15.

TAP DANCERS UNITE!!!! SAT., JUNE 18^TH….. Bruce Moore has breezed back into town and he has already gathered his tappers together for Class on Saturday, at 11 AM at Body Zone South! It was great fun to get together once again!!!!!! We will meet again on June 11^th. Hope you can attend! Also, if you are a prospective tapper….and would like to join a summer BEGINNER class, please let Bruce know by calling him at 305-393-2276.

ADOPT A CAT MONTH IN KEY WEST…..ALL OF JUNE!!!! ‘It’s raining CATS’ at The Florida Keys SPCA, so they are designating June as Adopt a Cat Month….. all thru June cats and kittens can be adopted for FREE, thanks to an anonymous donor! They all come complete with vaccinations, are spayed or neutered, and micro-chipped! There are SO many felines at the SPCA that they hope you will take full advantage of this FREE offer and make rooms in your homes and hearts for a sweet pet! Call 294-4857 for more info. The shelter is located on College Rd. on Stock Island. Come one and all!

HELP KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL WITH OPERATION GRADUATION…. To donate toward this fund, Operation Graduation for the Senior Class…(an all night event providing a safe, alcohol & drug free celebration….a night of music, dancing, movies, games, fun and food), donations can be sent to Key West High School….Attention of Leslie Holmes….at 2100 Flagler Ave…..Key West, FL 33040. Contact Leslie at 293-1549, ex:54434, or e-mail her at leslie.holmes@keysschools.com. Thank you!

JOSEPH LOWE CONCERT AT ST. PAUL’S EVERY WEEKDAY…..Mon.-Fri. Joe Lowe presents his FREE piano and organ concert from Mon. thru Fri. from noon to 1 pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Duval & Eaton St.

CHRISTOPHER PETERSON….HE’S BA-A-ACK! 6/17 & 18….. And aren’t we glad????? We caught Christopher Peterson’s EYECONS Show, along with a full house of adoring fans, and we never stopped smiling and laughing! He is one-of-a-kind, and Key West is blessed to have him back. He will be performing on Friday and Saturday nights in the Crystal Room……this coming June 10 and 11, at 9 pm in the Crystal Room at LaTeDa!!!! Call 296-6706 for reservations!

TIX FOR BOBBY IN THE LOBBY NOW ON SALE…. One of the all-time most popular Cabaret Shows at the Tennessee Williams Theatre, is BOBBY IN THE LOBBY! Bobby Nesbitt ‘s presentations ALWAYS sell out very quickly! You can begin purchasing your tickets right now by going to www.keystix.com or calling the box office at 295-7676. Note that the box office is closed for the season, but leave a message and your call may be responded to at a later date. Tables go like hot cakes, and I know you do not want to be disappointed. Bobby will be performing 2 shows this season, and both will be presented on two evenings. Show #1 features the “Lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein” on January 8^th and 9^th, 2012….and stars Bruce Moore and Susan Powell. Show #2 features the “Songs of Jule Styne” on April 1 & 2, 2012, and stars Carmen Rodriguez and Danny Weathers. Make a note and order your tickets NOW!

AQUA NIGHTCLUB….JUNE 13 & 14….. June 13…..At 5:30 PM, it’s Dueling Bartenders with Randy Thompson doing singing duels with either Rick Dery or JB McLendon!!!!……The faboo Aquanettes Perform at 9 and 11 pm every night and an extra 11 pm show on Fri. & Sat. You do not want to miss the super entertainment at Aqua Lounge!!!!!!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON 6/13 & 14….…… Great entertainment every night of the week in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott…..5 to 9 pm on Mon. & Tues. night!!!….. 2 for 1 cocktails from 5 to 7….special tapas menu on Tuesdays and Thursdays!

SCHOONER WHARF ON JUNE 13 & 14…. On June 13 from Noon to 5 pm, it’s Raven Cooper & Bubba LowNotes performing……From 7 to 11 pm, it’s The Real Malloys…..On June 14,, from Noon to 5 PM, it’s Michael McCloud………… from 7 to 11 pm, it’s Raven & Bubba…… and every night from 9 to 1 AM, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart.

KW BURLESQUE AT GREEN PARROT ON JUNE 14….. The KW Burlesque makes its Green Parrot debut when it brings Durty Bird Burlesque to the stage at 10 pm! Those faboo beauties team up with the Blue Vipers of Brooklyn band…..this will be another”on no, they’ve done it again” nights in Key West you will not want to miss!

SAVAGE BEETS AT VIRGILIO’S ON JUNE 14….. At 9:30 pm, it’s Skipper Kripitz with Chris Case and Din Allen, of Survivor Band fame. This is Skipper & his League of Crafty Musicians at their craftiest!!!!!

INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR FANTASY FEST KING OR QUEEN???? If you have ever harbored the thought of competing for Fantasy Fest King or Queen, please read this! AIDS Help wants you as a candidate. There will be an information meeting with Q & A on Tues., June 21, at the Southernmost Hotel Conference Room, at 1319 Duval St. at 6:00 PM for all those interested parties. Note that the Campaign Kickoff takes place on Fri., Aug. 26. The top fundraisers will be crowned King & Queen on Fri., Oct. 21 at the Coronation Ball. This year’s theme is “The Lost City of Atlantis.” For more info call Pam DeMala at 296-6196

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OFF SEASON FULL MOON HOWL….JUNE 15….. ….at The Cork & Stogie at 1218 Duval St. from 6 to 9 pm….free wine-tasting paired with hors d’oeuvres and artwork by Leslie Bevens and Paul James…..Paul James also on guitar with Jennifer Lloyd on vocals. Joy Gallery, 1124 Duval, will also be offering munchies, drinks, and art featuring artist, Mike Dunkle.,,,plus Frangipani Gallery at 1102 Duval will be featuring Paul Carmichael’s wildlife photography.

JEANIE FALCONE PERFORMS June 17 & 18…. and June 16….. On June 17 and 18, Jeanie performs at The Bull between 6 and 10 pm. On June 16, Jeanie performs at The Southernmost Hotel on the Beach in the Shore Bar, from 4:30 to 7:30 pm.

BABY T AT THE BULL….. Alison Mayer, aka BABY T, will be performing at the Bull onSundays from 6 to 9 pm and Monday eves from 8 to Midnight!!!!!

$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!!!

JUNE DANCE CLASSES WITH LUCY & LEON…. Learn to dance with Lucy & Leon….3 new 8 week dance courses starting #1) Mon., from 8 to 9 pm, beginner Rumba…#2).Wed., from 7 to 8 pm, beginner intermediate Latin Mix….#3).Wed. from 8 to 9 pm, Beginner/ Intermediate Swing. Singles Welcome…Please Pre-register. Located at Paradise Health & Fitness Dance Studio at 1706 N. Roosevelt Blvd. Call 296-6348 or e-mail 2610fog@bellsouth.net.

BUY A BRICK AT POINCIANA ROYALE….. This new 50 unit housing complex from AIDS Help will soon be opening. For only $50 per 4 X 8 brick, you can inscribe your own name, commemorate a significant life event….or honor the memory of another on the brick pathway. To place an order access www.AIDSHelp.cc. For more info call Rodney Ross at 293-3671.

FRIDAY NIGHT FREAK SHOW AT BOTTLECAP GROOVE LOUNGE…..6/17…… Gina Maseratti is the emcee….This is an open mic night, a carry over from The ArtBar Days…ALL talent is welcome…..from 8 to 11 pm…..audio & visual dance music by DeeJay Gerk. The stage is used for YOUR artistic expression. Share your hidden talents with everyone every Fr. Night. 1128 Simonton St. Let the BottleCap know if you have a special talent to warn about at www.bottlecapkeywest.com.

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL….. From Wed. thru Sun., the D’Vine Wine Gallery is open

from 5 to 10 pm……On Thurs., June 16, it’s Bobby Nesbitt in the Conservatory entertaining from 5:30 to 9 pm…… Sunday, June 19, it’s Jazz in the Gardens from 5:30 to 8 PM!!!!!

WE HAVE AN APARTMENT FOR RENT….. If you, or someone you know, is looking for an apartment, take heed! We have a 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 800 square foot Apt. available as of July 15^th. There is a nice Florida Room…includes all kitchen appliance…ceiling fans….central AC…..plenty of parking….Safe…Clean….Only $950 per month. Preferred Non-Smokers with limited pets. First & Last month rent required, but no security deposit with a solid credit rating. This unit is unfurnished, but is negotiable if furniture is required. Located on US 1 at MM.22.8 in Cudjoe Key, FL. Call Bob Frechette at 305-304-2584 if interested. Thank you so much.

SKIPPER KRIPITZ & BOBBY NESBITT ON JUNE 17 AT SALUTE….. From 6 to 8, the wonderful Bobby Nesbitt will join the super Skipper Kripitz for a mellow evening at Salute….They packed ‘em in the last time they performed together and it will be the same on June 17….Call Salute at 292-1117 for reservations! This is the place to be on Friday, the 17^th!!!!

LARRY SMITH AT THE PIER HOUSE….JAZZ JAMS ON JUNE 13…… At 9 pm, Larry Smith will be joined by Skipper Kripitz & Tim McAlpine for Jazz Jammin’…..all musicians and singers are invited to join in the fun!

PULITZER-WINNER TALKS INSURANCE ON JUNE 15….. The KW Chamber of Commerce hosts journalist Paige St. John who will speak at 6 pm at the Casa Marina Resort….FREE event and all welcome….Donations will go to FIRM. An overflow crowd is expected so RSVP to committees@keywestchamber.org …. Call 294-2587 for more info. St. John will discuss the intricacies of the industry as well as some underhanded practices she revealed in her award winning report.

BLACK & SKABUDDAH SCHEDULE….. …….June 17…..from 6 to 10 pm they are at The Conch Republic Seafood Co. On Sat., June 18, at Noon, they perform at Sloppy Joe’s…….On Sunday June 19, at 8:30 PM they perform in the By George Bar at Lateda!!!!!!

CAROLE MACCARTEE ACTING WORKSHOPS AT RED BARN…. Director/actor Carole MacCartee holds her 20^th summer acting classes. The first workshop is Scene Study…meets Mon. & Fri. at the Red Barn from 7 to 10 pm……begins June 13 & ends with a final performance on July 25. Cost is $250. The second workshop is Monologue Auditions….meets Wed. from 7 to 10 pm…begins on June 15….final performance on July 25….Cost is $150 for a 6 week class. For more info call Carole at 296-5587. Classes limited to 15 students each.

WALK ON WHITE ON JUNE 16^TH…… An eve of Celebration at The Studios, 600 White St….. Come & help commemorate the 10 yr. anniversary of ONE HUMAN FAMILY….there will be a group of exhibits and over 30 works inspired by the movement…This will be a Love Fest Reception! From 6 to 9 pm……music by C.W. Colt all evening….the artist studios at 610 White will be open for tours. Come and celebrate JT Thompson and One Human Family, on this special evening!!! Also on 6/16 will be Claire Perrault’s exhibition of botanicals and geometrics. For more info call 296-0458 or go to www.tskw.org.

MIDGE & STEVE ATTIS 55^TH ANNIVERSARY AT PIER HOUSE…..JUNE 18^TH AT 7 PM….. Larry Smith, plus, Skippo, Tim McAlpine, Kathleen Peace and many more musical guests, will be on hand to celebrate the 55^th anniversary of Midge & Steve Attis….Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be provided…..cash bar. ALL invited to attend!!!!

SOUTHERNMOST COCONUT CASTAWAYS AT JUNE JUMP UP ON JUNE 18….. From 2 to 6 pm go to Cudjoe Gardens (mm 21, turn south (Oceanside) at the Sheriff’s substation….Go to 5^th Ave. W…Turn rt. To vacant lots on right.) Musical entertainment…food …drink….raffle….bake sale…..Big Pecker Wine……All invited…proceeds benefit Southernmost Coconut Castaways…..Call Nira at 240-1047 for further information. This is the local Friend Club for Howie and the MM 24 Band!

A DAY OF WOMEN’S HEALTH & WELLNESS ON JUNE 18…… FREE of charge….9 am until Noon at Key West Orthopedics, 3428 N. Roosevelt Blvd……Services include skinn cancer assessments, breast exams, blood glucose check, cholesterol check, body fat analysis, blood pressure, osteoporosis assessment, lung capacity….plus info on advanced skin care, laser stress therapy, tobacco cessation, etc. Walk ins welcome….call 743-7111 ex. 204 for info or for an appointment

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FREE ADMISSION TO KW LIGHTHOUSE….JUNE 19^TH ALL Locals will be admitted Free to The Key West Lighthouse on June 19^th all day……sponsored by the KW Bed & Breakfast.

HOT DEAL AT CAMILLE’S RESTAURANT….. During the month of June, Camille’s Restaurant at 1202 Simonton St. is offering Half Off Prices on all Dinner Entrees! Call 296-4811 for reservations! Thanks, Denise…you are a dollbaby!!!!

THE WINE COTTAGE ON EATON…… Formerly ABC Knitting Key West, this shop, owned & operated by Dottie harden, is now called The Wine Cottage on Eaton….featuring ‘Big Pecker’ wine….stop & see great changes…Wine, Art, antiques & Make Your Own Gift Baskets….located at 930 Eaton St. On June 16, stop in from 6 to 8 pm for Walk On Eaton….featuring a new artist each month…this month, Jessica Rosen.

RED BARN THEATRE ANNOUNCES…. They will be having a 3 week mini season at The Red Barn…opening July 12 thru July 30 only……6 great plays….3 fast-paced weeks…..For more info or to buy tix call Bob Bowersox at 302-540-6102 or go to www.theatrexp.org. This will beat the heat of this summer in Key West. Thanks to Anne O’Shea, Hal Cosec, Quincy Perkins and Bob Bowersox for all their efforts to bring live theater to KW this summer! Find out more by going to www.redbarntheatre.com.

HAPPY JUNE 13^th BIRTHDAY TO…… ex-pat, LENNY ROSIGNOLLI……

…and HAPPY JUNE 13^th ANNIVERSARY TO…… ….our very dear friends from Chippewa Lake & The Keys, PAM & PAUL VEREB!!!!!!

HAPPY JUNE 14^th BIRTHDAY TO…… …..tennis ace and supporter of the Arts, TOM CAWLEY….and to Key West’s favorite Ranee, MALATHI CHANRUGAR.

Love to YOU…and Remember… If you allow someone to make you angry, you have let that person conquer you!

Lynda