IF IT’S TUESDAY IT’S AQUA IDOL!!!

JANUARY 29th thru JANUARY 31st, IN KEY WEST, WITH LYNDA!

AQUA IDOL ON JAN. 29…..Come one and all to this fab FREE evening of delightful entertainment…..Our remaining vocalists are Perry Arnold, Quincy Perkins, Heather-Mae Potter, Daniel Wiggins, Sophie DeVooght, Matt Hulsey, Queen Kathleen, and Ruben Navarro! Week after week they sing their hearts out for the benefit of The Waterfront Playhouse! Showtime is at 6:30 pm…emcee is Randy Thompson…judges are Tony Konrath, Lynda Frechette, and guest judge, Danny Weathers, artistic director at the Waterfront Playhouse! Happy Hour drink prices, great entertainment, lots of fun….you will have a great time! Tell ALL your friends!!!!

SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS SOLD OUT FOR OPENING NIGHT…JAN. 31….This show is all sold out for opening night. If you happen to hold tickets for this show and are not able to attend, PLEASE let the box office know ASAP! This show is part of your season tickets! Call 294-5015 to let Alan know. Scroll down to Jan. 31 to read more about this sure to be mega hit show starring Denis Hyland and Joy Hawkins!!!!

THIS SHOW OPENS IN PREVIEW ON JAN. 29 & 30!!!!!!

NEW FAB RESTAURANT IN TOWN!!!!…We have always loved The Grand Café on DuvalSt., owned by the super lovely Maria Wevers. Now she has opened another sensational new restaurant called SOLO…..and…if you haven’t tried it, I say Run….Don’t Walk! The ambiance is fabulous….very sophisticated and classy…no longer a sports bar, but a place to go for amazing food!!! Chef Jay has come up with a delectable menu….just reading about the various salads, appetizers, and entrees made me swoon. We opted for the crab cakes, and the Osso Bucco Short Ribs that were memorable. I cannot wait to go back again and again and to sample everything on the menu. There was not a single thing that I would not enjoy!!! SOLO will have a daily happy hour from 4 to 6 pm, where all appetizers and drinks are half price. People will be upset that I am raving about this place, as they want it to be kept a secret so throngs of people don’t take it over making it difficult to get reservations. But good things like SOLO are meant to be shared…..and thankfully, this is quite a large space so there is room for all of us!!!! The restaurant is located on Greene St., just past the Greene Street Art Gallery. They do catering, and their wait staff is delightful. It was special to be greeted by MaryKay Lee, of KW Contemporary Dance Co., and Justin Karpa, our server was first rate! Maria was also there, and she is just glowing with SOLO….Congratulations, Maria, on this super restaurant! Five stars from Bob and Me!!!!

PRAYER CHAIN…..Please continue to remember the following in your thoughts and prayers……the Family & Friends of Valerie Carr on the loss of her father…..Lucy Carlton Williams and Family…..the Family & Friends of Diane & Merle Hohman….Bob Leiby…….Ric Palmer…Sal Salinero…Tom Oosterhoudt… Richard Stephens…Sue Paden…Richard Crooks…Jinny Luczak…Mary Lou Ferris……Dawn Jones…Stephen Selka…Sue Lima-Fitch…Tony Freese…Alan Ferguson…Carol McNealey……John Cee…Jennifer O’Lear…Pat West…Karla Muir…Margaret Taylor…Perry Jones… Tony Martinez…Carol Schenk…Stephen Elliot…Brent Ramer…Marion DePiero… Patrick Richards…Remember, there are many reasons that we pray, not just for curing illnesses. I do believe that when we all send prayers & good vibes to those in need…the many prayers mystically meet & surround those being prayed for. We are ONE HUMAN FAMILY, & we are in this thing called “Life” together…and we have power within us to help our fellow man. Bless you for remembering our loved ones!!!

THE DIVINE SISTER AT RED BARN ON JAN.29-FEB. 2 THIS WEEK…..This hilarious play opened at the Red Barn & stars Randy Roberts as Mother Superior! Directed by award-winner, Larry Coen. Also starring Kathleen Peace, Mimi McDonald, Joan O’Dowd, and Nicole Nurenberg…sponsored by Conch Color. Go online to www.redbarntheatre.com or Call 296-9911 to reserve seats. Showtime is 7 pm, Tues. thru Sat. until Feb. 23. I smell a big HIT coming on!

AT THE TROPIC….thru JAN. 31…..Silver Linings Playbook (This is a sensational movie!!!!!!)….Lincoln….Life of Pi….A Royal Affair…..!

BRUCE MOORE WELCOMED BACK IN KEY WEST ON THRU APRIL 10…..Let’s give Broadway Baby, entertainer, Bruce Moore a warm welcome back home to Key West! While here, he will resume his famous Tap Classes at Body Zone South….will be rehearsing and then performing in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at The Waterfront Playhouse….will be doing a one-man show on Feb. 18 at The Tennessee Williams Cabaret Theatre….and also performing in Bobby Nesbitt’s final Bobby in the Lobby extravaganza in April. I have also nabbed him to be a Guest Judge at Aqua Nightclub on Feb. 5th, which just so happens to be his birthday!

LEE ROY REAMS ON ONE NIGHT ONLY!!!… This was definitely one of the BEST ever Cabaret Shows we have ever seen. Lee Roy Reams is a real PRO, and he delivered an amazingly entertaining show! It truly was A Cabaret Spectacular,” as advertised! Those in the audience were enthralled every minute with his wonderful heartfelt stories and the way he wove the songs around them. A night to remember!!!!

GOURMET NIBBLES & FLOWERS…..SAY IT WITH ROSES!!!!!.. .. Gourmet Nibbles & Flowers by Request, at 917 Francis St. is offering a Valentine’s Day Special! Say “I Love YOU!” with a dozen beautiful long-stemmed Red Roses…with delivery for only $112.12. Order Early! Call 305-294-5212 or 305-292-9702!!!!! Remember those who are too special to forget!

HAPPY JAN. 29TH BIRTHDAY TO…MELODY COOPER…CAROL WICKES…STEWARD ANDREWS….PASCAL THE DOG!

BOBBY & CARMEN AT LITTLE WHITE HOUSE…JAN. 29….The theme is “Midnight Serenade…The Songs of World War II” starring the sensational Bobby Nesbitt & Carmen Rodriguez. Go to www.keystix.com for tickets….only if you are lucky as I believe it is all sold out!!!! 8 pm!!!! Doors open at 7. Free parking during these concerts on the street around the Little White House!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON JAN. 29 & 31…It’s Carmen Rodriguez and Michael Thomas entertaining from 5 to 9 pm, in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott!

THE DIVINE SISTER AT THE RED BARN…JAN. 29 THRU FEB. 2 THIS WEEK…..You will not want to miss this hilarious spoof on all famous NUN movies ever…..starring Randy Roberts as Mother Superior…..7 pm is showtime….call 296-9911 for tix or go online to www.redbarntheatre.com!!!!

BENEFIT FOR FKSPCA…JAN. 29…A Patron 4 Paws Charity Raffle……At Rick’s Loft on Duval St….9 pm….fab prizes…tix available at Rick’s T-Shirt Shop…..Benefits the animals at the FL Keys SPCA!

LATEDA ON JAN. 29….At 9 pm in the Crystal Room, it’s Randy Roberts LIVE!…call 296-6706 for tix….In the By George Bar at 8:30 pm, it’s Dave Bootle!!!!!

JAZZ JAMS AT THE PIER HOUSE…JAN. 29…It’s Larry, Richard Crooks, and Tim McAlpine performing at 9 pm in the Wine Galley!

FUNDRAISER ON JAN. 29….Starts at 6 pm…..This will benefit Peaches (Tanya Rossi) from US1 Radio, who lost everything in a fire. Play Bingo,…Howard Livingston will be calling the numbers at 7 pm….and he will also sing some songs too….at BOONDOCKS Grille at 27205 Overseas Hwy., Ramrod Key, MM 27 ½.

AT VIRGILIOS ON JAN. 29…..It’s Debra & Patrick with Skipper Kripitz & Geoff Lowe performing at 9 pm at this HOT night spot!!!!!

AT RUM BARREL ON JAN. 29….It’s John LaMere performing at 6 pm, upstairs at 528 Front St.

SCHOONER WHARF ON JAN. 29….Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud…..7 to 11 pm, Raven Cooper!

HAPPY JAN. 30TH BIRTHDAY TO….KATE MIANO!!!!

BOBBY NESBITT AT AQUA ON JAN. 30…..Bobby performs from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Aqua Nightclub, 711 Duval St. Now that Bruce Moore is back in town, I bet he will show up and sing too!!!!!

QUEEN OF HEARTS CAMPAIGN…JAN. 30….Gina & Porche Mazeratti are running for Queen of Hearts to raise money for the Xena Fund, the non profit that helps KW pet owners with vet bills, etc. They are holding a fundraiser at The Little Room Jazz Bar at 821 Duval St. from 4 to 8 pm. Food and entertainment….please come & support this duo and Xena Fund!

MANGROVE MAMA’S ON JAN. 30…It’s Karen Weber performing at Mangrove Mama’s, MM20!

RUM BARREL…JAN. 30….It’s Rick Solomon at 6 pm at 528 Front St.!!!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON JAN. 30….It’s Rob DiStasi from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott!

LATEDA ON JAN. 30….It’s Dave Bootle rockin the By George Bar starting at 8:30 pm!

AT THE GREEN PARROT…JAN. 30…..3rd annual Boogie Woogie Throwdown from 5:30 to 10 pm….Barry Cuda vs. Mitch Wood, with Richard Crooks as referee! FUN!!!

SCHOONER WHARF ON JAN. 30…..Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud….7 to 11 pm, Gary Hempsey!!!

HAPPY JAN. 31ST BIRTHDAY TO…GEORGE KLING…TODD “SASSY” TUTTLE…GREG SERGO!!!

SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS OPENS AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE ON JAN. 31….This marvelous play, starring Joy Hawkins & Denis Hyland is destined to be a huge hit! Director is Stuart Meltzer from the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami. This play is about a formidable Florida widow who opts to hire a dance instructor for 6 weeks of private lessons. When the instructor arrives, it is hate at first sight….but as time goes by their relationship evolves and nuff said….come and see what happens! Joy and Denis have great chemistry off the stage, and their on-stage chemistry will sizzle!!!!! Set design is by Michael Boyer, Carmen Rodriguez in charge of costumes & props, Luigi Ritarossi is choreographer, and Annie Miners, stage mgr. Showtime is 8:00 PM!!!! The opening night after party is sponsored by Nikki McCausland and catered by Teresa Wright! For tix call the box office at 294-5015 or go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org. The show runs through Feb. 16. Note there are two lower priced preview nights on Jan. 29 & 30, before the grand opening on Jan. 31. Remember to call 294-5015 if you are NOT able to attend the opening night performance. There is presently a waiting list and people can fill those seats while you reschedule for another evening! Thanks so much!!!!!

AT SALUTE ON JAN. 31…..From 4:30 to 6:30 pm, it’s that handsome duo of Bobby Nesbitt and Skipper Kripitz…..Sunset, Beach, great drinks and food, and sensation music!!!! They pack em in at Salute!

WILLIAM WELCH AT STONE SOUP GALLERY OPENS ON JAN. 31…..There will be an artist reception from 6 to 9 pm for Key West/Nantucket artist, the dashing and handsome, William Welch…His show is titled, “Up All Night”…new works in oil, pastels and acrylic highlighting his extensive travels to France.  This Gallery is located at 802 White St…..The show will be on exhibit until Feb. 10th.  For more info call 296-2080.

ARTIST APPRECIATION & SHOW MIXER ON JAN. 31…..Everyone is invited from 6 to 11 pm…Artists will be mingling & their work will be projected on a very large screen at Le Petit Paris, 825 Duval St….This will be a special night….Enjoy this great new Key West restaurant, and meet the owner, Robert Konopka, and Ed Krane who is helping organize this evening! FREE! (Note that this restaurant is open from 8 am until midnight!) For more info call Ed at 954-448-4324.

GALA WINE & FOOD TASTING…JAN. 31…To benefit the Sons & Daughters of Italy…7 pm, at the Coffee Plantation, 713 Caroline St. Hors d’hoeuvres, drinks, desserts…Tix are $25 and available at the door. Call 587-7411 for more info!

SCHOONER WHARF ON JAN. 31…..Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud…7 to 11 pm, Southern Drawl Band!

DIVE IN MOVIE AT IBIS BAY RESORT ON JAN. 31…..”The Commitments” will be shown FREE of charge at this N. Roosevelt resort…..7:30 pm…..enjoy viewing the movie in the pool or poolside.

LATEDA ON JAN. 31…..It’s the faboo, Debra & Patrick in the By George Bar at 9 pm!

JAZZ CONCERT AT WINE GALLEY ON FEB. 4 & 5…..This is a head’s up for all you many Jazz enthusiasts out there. The Pier House Wine Galley hosts this special event at 7 pm, both nights…Features a 3 course Tapas dinner with fine wine pairing, a champagne & hors d’oeuvres reception, and original music by the Larry Smith Quartet reuniting with Dan Brubeck (son of Dave Brubeck) on drums, Geoffrey Lowe, bass, and Tim Mayer, sax. Vocalists Kathleen Peace & Christine Cordone will also perform with the band. Cost of this eve is $75….Space is limited….Call 296-4600 for reservations.

ANNE O’SHEA WANTS INPUT…..Producer, Anne O’Shea is one of the producers of ‘ANN ON BROADWAY’….a play written by and starring the wonderful actress, HOLLAND TAYLOR (who has a recurring role on 3 ½ Men and was so great on Boston Legal)…..which opens in preview at The Vivien Beaumont Theatre at Lincoln Center, Feb. 18th….with a March 7th official opening. It is a one-woman show with Holland Taylor playing the former Texas governor ANN RICHARDS, whom we all loved for her wit, charm and personality. Anne O’Shea is interested to find out who from Key West may be interested in being a part of a contingent to fly to NYC sometime during the production…. so this is kind of a touchy feely kind of request. If you have any interest, please e-mail me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net. Anne thinks that if we had about 20 persons interested she could get a group rate on Southwest Air and possibly hotel rooms. She is thinking of a weekend….with the added possibility of going to see another play of your own choosing while you are there. Sound fun? If you have any questions or concerns direct them to Ann O’Shea at 305-393-3389 or 305-453-6017.

WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE INVITES YOU TO ATTEND THEIR FABULOUS PARTIES!

Like the outstanding productions presented by the Waterfront Playhouse, our parties are legendary! You will not want to miss any of them…

BE MY VALENTINE DINNER ON FEB. 14……Lavish sit-down dinner at the fab home of Bonnie Piceu & Paul Dietz. Great wines, open bar….$150 per person! 7to 9 pm.

DINNER & DISCO AT THE FLAMINGO DINER….FEB. 26….At the home of Bert Whitt & Dennis Beaver…..this ALWAYS sells out fast! Open Bar, Comfort Food, Amazing great FUN!!!!! 6 to 8 pm at $75 per person.

DINNER WITH JUDY (GARLAND, THAT IS) MARCH 20…..Spend the eve with Judy herself on the heels of the American premier of TYPHOON JUDY starring Christopher Peterson as JUDY!!!!! At the home of Bryan Green & Tony Konrath…fab food by the Iron Chefs, full bar….6 to 8 pm…..$65 per person.

For reservations call 294-5015 or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org!!! Act NOW!

PLEASE GO TO ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENT…… LYNDA’S KEY WEST ADDENDUM…. TO READ ABOUT OTHER UPCOMING SHOWS, MISCELLANEOUS NOTES & REVIEWS….WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE, RED BARN, FRINGE, TSKW, & TENNESSEE WILLIAMS, SCHEDULES…..BOOK SIGNINGS… UPDATES…..PARADISE TENNIS… AND LOTS MORE STUFF TO ENJOY!!!!!

Love to you and Remember…Everyone is the age of their heart!!!!

Lynda

THE AQUARIUS PERSONALITY….JANUARY 21 THROUGH February 20

You have to remember that Aquarians are completely different from every other sign…something sets them apart from everyone else. The typical Aquarian approaches life from a very different perspective than most people. Each Aquarian is a being completely original and innovative. They are totally independent. They follow the beat of a different drum and need to go their own way through life. Loved ones who try to stop them or hold them back will soon discover how useless this policy is. If anything, it will make the Aquarian even more determined to do their own thing….and if no likes it, Tough! Once the Aquarian has made up his mind about something you will go blue in the face trying to persuade them to change it. Even if their decision is difficult for everyone else, they still won’t budge. They are totally unpredictable too. Even if you think you know how an Aquarian will react, they will probably take you by complete surprise and do the very opposite. This is all part of the fun of knowing an Aquarian. Usually, the present is of much more interest to an Aquarian than the past. The here & now is their focus, not what happened a week ago. They have their finger on the pulse of the future, and are light years ahead of others in their thinking. They also operate on a predominantly mental level. They are capable of distancing themselves from situations so they can view them objectively, thus making them seem dispassionate, and even heartless at times…but to them it just means they don’t get swept along by emotion or sentiment. Instead they can simply deal with the facts. Aquarius is the friendliest sign of the zodiac, and they work hard at being chummy with everyone they meet. They value their friends and need to know they are there for them even if they don’t get together very often. They like everyone to love them but only have several very close friends that they rely on for everything. In love, it is vital for an Aquarian to choose a lover who is also a friend. To them the most important relations in their life begin as friendships, with love only arriving after they have established a strong platonic rapport with each other. It is very hard for an Aquarian to love someone if they do not like them too. They also seek partners with a good intellect as they get bored silly if the conversation never progresses past what they saw on TV last night. An Aquarian partner must also respect their need for independence, as they hate to think someone is constantly keeping tabs on their every move. They loathe relationships where they are joined at the hip to their partner. This would make them feel stifled. Although the Aquarian needs to feel that they can come & go as they please, they have trouble giving their partner the same freedom that they want for themselves. The best signs for an Aquarian are Libra, Gemini, Leo and Sagittarius. Aquarians need fulfilling jobs. They are drawn to humanitarian and charitable social work. Being self-employed is ideal for them because they like being the boss. It is not easy for an Aquarian to take orders from anyone, especially if the Aquarian feels he knows more than the boss! Aquarians are happy to help anyone out in a crisis. They will happily bail out a friend in need. They also have a love-hate relationship with money. They love what money can afford them to do and they relish bouts of extravagance, but they hate the way it sucks them into a consumer-led society.

WE LOVE OUR UNIQUE AQUARIAN FRIENDS……HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO….

1/20…Clayton Beattie…Nancy Norris…Gina Karr…Stephen Selka

1/21…Lydia Waterloo

1/22…Carolyn Sullivan…Claire Carroll…Heidi Seidel…Allen Meese…Cory Held

1/24….Bunnie Smith…Tom Luna…Terri White…

1/25…Paul Dietz…Carol MacCartee…Virginia Robbins…Please remember Jerry Cash!

1/27…Jimmy Olson…Stacy Stahl…Denise Rybicki…Dan Simpson…Please remember Rose Lopez.

1/28…John Padget…Mary Falconer…Helen O’Connor

1/29…Melody Cooper…Carol Wickes…Stewart Andrews…Pascal the Dog!

1/30…Kate Miano…

1/31…George Kling…Greg Sergo…Sassy Todd Tuttle

2/2…..Sally Stevens…

2/4……Ellen Batty…Patti McMackin…Rodney Coles

2/5…..Bruce Moore…Maria Wevers…Mo Freedman

2/6….Michael Aaglan…Violet Batty

2/7….Roberta DiPiero…John Waterloo…Rick Dery…Kerry Shelby…Please also remember, Henry Woods & Wilhelmina Harvey

2/8…..Mindy Moore…Steve Porter

2/9…..Joe Liszka…Dan Ward…Jena Stauffer…Julie Johnston…Liz Leonard

2/10…..Lee McMannis…Amy Culver-Aversa…

2/11…John Bolllinger…Elaine Yaquinto…Lindsay Malboef. Please remember Bill Bradford!

2/12…..Judy Blume…Susan Keiser…Ken Domanski…

2/13…..Abby Moore…Chris Tanner…Liz Kern

2/14…Cathy Webster…Mary Ann Worth…Norma Gilmore…Marina Mosher…Carl McMackin…Alan Van Wieren. Please also remember Lois Kline!!!!

2/15…Carol Tedesco……

2/16…Arlene Doty…Shirley Freeman…Phil Sheldon

2/17…..Jim Hall…Kathey Fatica…Kayla Tollen. Please remember Leon Williams.

2/18….Jodie Weinhofer…Wally Clark…Dottie Schwartz. Please remember Gary Adkins.

2/19…Dave Moore…Joe Clerico…Anthony Picone.

2/20…Stephen Hammond…Connie Cyr…Edith Amsterdam. Please remember Sanford Birdsy.

HAPPY AQUARIAN ANNIVERSARY TO….

1/27…..Barry Philipson & Will Nethaway

2/1…..Carol Tedesco & Michael Shields

2/12…..Fred & Diane Covan…..and…..Rex Welton & Brad

2/14…..Melody Cooper & Dan Simpson

Quite a fabulous group I would say!!!! If you are one of those unique Aquarians, please let me know if you feel any of the above description pertains in any way to you. If you receive my blog or read it on my website, and you want to get on, please send me your birthday month and day and that of your significant other, and I will add you to the list. Send it to me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net. You can also send me your anniversary month and day if it applies to you.

Love to you from Lynda!!!!