IT’S 7-11 WEEK IN KEY WEST!!!!

MARCH 7 THRU thru 11th, 2011, IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!

DEAR READERS…. Bob and I will be heading for The Big Apple and are looking forward to seeing our dear talented friend, Bruce Moore, present his great cabaret show at The Metropolitan Room on March 7 & 9! Others from Key West will be there, including Linda & Fred Greenberg, Stephen Lindenmuth, Jeffrey Katz, etc…..Key West hasn’t been the same since Bruce left, so it will be good to see him again for sure. Soooooo…I am sending you nearly a week’s worth of stuff going on in Key West to tide you over while we are away. Just keep going back to the website at  HYPERLINK “https://www.conchtv.com” www.conchtv.com and click on Lynda’s Daily Key West Social Calendar!

PRAYER CHAIN… Please keep the following in your special thoughts and prayers…….Claire Carroll…..Jennifer O’Lear……Nancy Robinson….Sally Lewis…. …..Vanessa McCaffrey……Richard Crooks…Richard Stephens…Karla Muir… Lottie Domski….My entire family dealing with the loss of my brother Fred Stevens on 2/16……Also, please keep the families and friends of Fr. Seamus Ward and Douglas Childs, who recently passed away, in your choicest prayers. Please send me the names of those whom should be added to the prayer chain. Prayers change things, and we are all in this together. We are glad to hear that Vicki Gordon is doing well and is no longer on the prayer chain. Thanks for answered prayers!

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL….MARCH 9TH thru March 11th…. The D’Vine Wine Gallery is open from 5 to 10 PM. Wed. thru Sun. from 5 to 10 pm. The Gardens is located at 526 Angela St. Thursday night is Cabaret Night with Bobby Nesbitt from 5:30 to 9:30 pm. Sunday is Jazz Night at The Gardens from 5 to 7:30 pm. The place to be with Queen Kat-ie!!!!

AQUA NIGHTCLUB 711 DUVAL ST.… Mon… Dueling Bartenders, 5:30 to 8:35 pm….starring Randy Thompson & Rick Dery….Tues. Aqua Idol Competition at 6:30 PM…to benefit the Trophia Butterfly Foundation…finalists are Jimmy Olson, Cynthis Mulcahey and Rick Dery….Wed. from 5:30 to 7:30 PM….Bobby Nesbitt entertains….Thurs……Dave Bootle from 5 to 7:45 pm……Fri…..Lenore Troia from 5 to 7:45 pm…..The Aquanettes perform every night at 9 pm and on Fri. & Sat. at 9 and 11 pm!!

SKIPPO & GORDY DUO at SALUTE every FRIDAY AT 5:30 PM…March 11th… What a great spot to enjoy cool jazz from the great Skipper Kripitz & Gordy Michael…Jazz on the Beach at Salute on Higgs Beach …5:30 to 7:30 PM….Watch the sun set over the blue Atlantic. Come check it out, every Friday evening! This week it will be 3/11!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN….MARCH 7 to 11….

3/7….Gordy Michael, 5 to 9 pm….3/8…Carmen & Gordy from 5 to 9 pm….3/9…Lenore Troia from 5 to 9 pm….3/10…Carmen & Gordy from 5 to 9 pm…..3/11…Mike Emerson from 6 to 10 pm…..2 for 1 Cocktails in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott from 5 to 7 PM……Special Tapas menu on Tues. & Thurs. every week….Locals get a 15% discount. Tavern is NOW serving lunch daily!

BOBBY IN THE LOBBY TIX AVAILABLE FOR MARCH 13 & 14 SHOW…

This show still has some wonderful general admission seats available. It will feature the great songs of Rodgers & Hart, and sharing the stage with the brilliant Bobby Nesbitt will be, the talented, Carmen Rodriguez and Danny Weathers. It will be a night of fabulous musical entertainment. The show will be at 8 PM in the Tennessee Williams Cabaret Theatre (AKA Bobby’s Lobby!!!). Go online to  HYPERLINK “http://www.keystix.com” www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 to get those remaining coveted tickets!! Bobby’s Lobby Shows are absolutely magical, memorable, and too marvelous for words….just like Bobby himself!

BRUCE MOORE SHOW IN NEW YORK CITY…..March 7 & 9….

On two nights only, March 7th and 9th, Bruce will be presenting shows at The Metropolitan Room at 34 West 22 St. at 9:30 PM. Produced by Blake Hunter and directed by Scott Barnes, it is titled “Bruce Moore…No Moore the Boy Next Door!” All proceeds will go to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS! So if you are in NYC at that time, or are looking for a bit of a break from the Rock….take in this sure to be great show. We will be there! By the way, rumor has it that the great Tyne Daily, whom Bruce appeared with in Gypsy, is planning to be in the audience! Call 212-206-0440 for reservations. We wish Bruce only the very best on this new adventure!!!! I also hear that others from Key West will be there….Vincent Zito, Linda & Fred Greenberg, Steven Lindenmuth, Jeffrey Katz, just to name a few. Exciting stuff!

SCHOONER WHARF, MARCH 7 to 11th…

Michael McCloud performs with & without Friends from March 7-11 from noon to 5 pm….and from 9 to 1 am, Frank Everhart performs his magic every night of the week.

3/7….7 to 11 pm…The Real Malloys………….3/8…7 to 11 pm, Raven & Bubba…………3/9…..7 to 11 pm, The Doerfels….3/10….7 to 11 pm, Chris Flowers & Friends…………..3/11, 7 to Midnight, Oyster Johnny w/A200 Band.

BOBBY NESBITT THIS WEEK…

Wed. at Aqua Lounge from 5:30 to 7:30 PM…..Thurs. at The Gardens from 5:30 to 9:30 PM…..Sat. at Tavern ‘N Town from 6 to 10 PM….He is the yummiest!

FREE CONCERT EVERY WEEKDAY AT ST. PAUL’S CHURCH…Mon., 3/7 t0 3/12….

All invited to attend this free piano and organ concert presented by JOSEPH Lowe, from Noon until 1 PM each day of the week.

LATEDA….MARCH 7 to 11…

Mon., 3/7…Dave Bootle at 8:30 PM….Tues., 3/8, Black & Skabuddah at 8:30 pm in the By George Bar….9 pm, Randy Roberts LIVE!…call 296-6706 for tix…..Wed., 3/9….Debra & Patrick at 8:30 PM in the By George Bar…..Thurs., 3/10….Deb & Patrick entertain…3/11….Debra & Patrick at 8:30 PM.

‘DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS’ AT THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE…

This is a fabulous and hilarious musical, directed by Danny Weathers and starring, Michael Mulligan, Eric Cole, Kristen Michelle, JB McLendon, Gayla Morgan, Traci Reynolds, plus David Black, Joe McMurray, Marc Crow, Jessica Miano, Maggie Meier, Ruben Navarro, Amy Ray, Carolyn Cooper, Rhett Kalman, with musical director, Michael Fauss….the most amazing set designs by Michael Boyer…costumes by Jose Rivera & Leigh Hooten and others. This is a MUST SEE!!!! Everyone in the cast knocked it out of the park on opening night, and the standing O at the end of the show was well deserved! Call 294-5015 or purchase online at  HYPERLINK “http://www.waterfrontplayhouse.org” www.waterfrontplayhouse.org. Note that Fri. is date Night special which is 2 tix for $70, a $20 savings. Come ready to laugh your sox off!

PARAPROSDOKIAN SENTENCE FOR YOU…

Some people hear voices. Some see invisible people. Others have no imagination whatsoever!

‘BABY T’, AKA, ALISON MAYER AT THE BULL…March 7 & 10….

This red hot performer entertains at The Bull on Duval St every Mon. & Thurs. of this month. She is live onstage from 10 pm until 2 am……Enjoy!

CAPTAINS OF IMPROV SCHEDULE….

There will be 2 shows upstairs at The Hog’s Breath at 400 Front St….at 8 and at 10 PM….Dates for these shows are…March 10,11,17,18,24,25,and 31… Comedians are Landon Bradbary, Chad Newman, Steph Wischerth, Michael Pallansch, Pony Charvet, & Joanie Sulliv

KEYS CHORALE PERFORMANCE ON MARCH 5th….

Congratulations to Dean Walters and the wonderful presentation of this recent Keys Chorale at The Tennessee Williams Theatre! It was beautifully done and those in attendance experienced something very special indeed! The added orchestra was just beautiful!

PUN OF THE WEEK….

Have you heard about that online origami store? It folded!

THE IMPROVABLES ANNOUNCE COMEDY CRUISE…

The hilarious Improvables begin a Sat. Night Comedy Cruise every Sat. eve ….All are invited aboard The Party Cat for a special 2 hr. Comedy Cruise…Tix are $35…$25 with a locals ID…and includes free draft beer, soft drinks, light appetizers, comedy show, DJ, Dancing and F-U-N and Laughs! It departs from 201 William St. at 8:30 PM every Sat…check in time is 8 PM…space is limited. Call 296-2554 for reservations.

QUESTION FOR THE WEEK…

Do you usually make a special effort to thank someone who does you a favor? How do you react when you aren’t thanked for going out of your way for someone?

KW LIBRARY LECTURE SERIES…MARCH 7TH…

Friends of the KW Library will present Edward Hower who will give a free lecture at The Studio at 6 PM at 600 White St. All invited to attend.

GINGERBREAD SQUARE GALLERY OPENING, MARCH 7TH…

Come to an artist reception for Todd Bonita, Christos Calivas, John Whitney & Jane Washburn, in a new show titled NEW HORIZONS….from 5:30 to 8:30 PM…exhibit runs thru March 14th. The gallery is at 1207 Duval St. & is open from 10 am to 6 pm Tues thru Sat., and on Sun & Mon from 2 to 6 pm.

DAVE BOOTLE SCHEDULE MARCH 7-8 & 10…

Dave will be performing at Lateda at 9 to 12:30 am, on Monday March 7th.

He performs at the Yacht Club on Tues. March 8th from 6:30 to 9:30 pm….Members Only…

And, he is at Aqua Nightclub on Thurs., March 10th from 5 to 7:30 pm…. He Rocks!

LARRY SMITH SCHEDULE….

Larry is at the Pier House every day at 7 PM…..Fri. & Sat. night, Larry performs his standards, jazz, etc……On Monday, March 7, Larry is joined by Skipper Kripitz & Tim McAlpine for Jazz Night…all invited to join in…..March 9…..Larry & Jenna Show at Hog’s Breath, 400 Front St….live on KONK 1500 AM Radio….features Larry Baeder, Dora, rose Bonanza, Bria Ansara, Tiger & River, plus the regulars!…9 PM…..Sun., March 13, Larry showcases singer/songwriter, John Wells…and we all sure do love John! The Pier House is located at One Duval St.

COCCO & SALEM IMAGINE ART PRESENTS STANELY & JUDITH ZABAR SHOW…March 8th…

Come and meet the wonderfully talented artists, and just plain wonderful people, Stanley & Judith Zabar ….and preview their latest collections, “Painting with Light” and “Dreams”….Reception, 3/8….5:30 to 8:30 PM…exhibit continues thru March 22. Call 292-0072 for more info. This is one Art Exhibit NOT to Miss!!!!!!

BECKY’S NEW CAR OPENS AT THE RED BARN ON MARCH 8TH….

This hit comedy, directed by Joy Hawkins, stars Maribeth Graham, Mook J, Douglas Shook, Erin McKenna, Kyle Caskey, and Justin Ahearn. This show opens on Tuesday at 8 PM and runs through April 9th. For tix go to  HYPERLINK “http://www.redbarntheatre.com” www.redbarntheatre.com or call 296-9911. There will be an opening night party after the 3/8 presentation. I know it will be a big hit!

MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION AT BONNIE & CLYDE RESTAURANT…MARCH 8TH…

New Orleans cuisine from 4 PM until????…Price…$25….Wear a Mask or costume…& there will be prizes for best costumes! Great cuisine planned…located at 3800 N. Roosevelt Blvd…..You do not want to miss this great night!

CHRIS THOMAS QUARTET AT VIRGILIOS…MARCH 8TH…

This Fat Tuesday Party will be at 9 pm with Chris Thomas plus Skipper Kripitz, Tim McAlpine, and Bubba Lownotes! Great dance music….you will have a BLAST!

BLACK & SKABUDDAH SCHEDULE…

Tues. at Lateda from 8 to 11:30 PM…..Thurs. & Fri. at Conch republic Seafood from 6 to 10 PM…Sloppy Joe’s from Noon to 4:45 pm.

WINE TASTING AT BABY CHEAPEE’S ON MARCH 9TH…

…located at 508 Fleming St., from 5 to 7 PM, Vicki Roush of Premier Beverage promises great wines big on flavor and value!!!!

LUCY KAPLANSKY CONCERT ON MARCH 10TH….

…at The Studios as part of the Old Town New Folk Series…8 PM….Tix are $25 in advance or $30 at the door….go to  HYPERLINK “http://www.keystix.com” www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 for reservations. 600 White St. at The Armory!

MIKE EMERSON…. SCHEDULE THIS WEEK….

…at Blue Heaven from 6 to 9:30 PM….March 10th at Little Palm Island from 7 to 11 pm…..March 11th at Tavern ‘N Town from 6 to 10 pm.

FISH FRY ON FRIDAY, MARCH 11TH…

St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus members will be serving an all- you- can- eat Fish Fry or Fish Bake with all the trimmings every Friday during Lent starting on March 11th. Meal includes fish, fries, black beans & rise, cole slaw, Cuban bread, dessert, tea, soft drinks, and water for only $10 adults & $5 for children. Conch fritters are available for an extra $2. All proceeds go to the Parish School. Time is 5 t0 8:00 PM every Friday until April 22nd.

BALLROOM WITH A TWIST ON MARCH 11TH….

….at Tennessee Williams Theatre….Join hilarious host, Cloris Leachman, at 8 PM with some of the world’s great Ballroom Dancers ! This show will be HOT!  HYPERLINK “http://www.keystix.com” www.keystix.com or 295-7676. If you hold tix for this show and cannot attend, please let Charlie know at the box office. Thanks!

RED BARN CHAMPAGNE SUNSET GALA BENEFIT…MARCH 12TH…

Come to the gorgeous home of John & Kay Behmke, 51 Front St….6 to 9 PM…Champagne Tasting, Open Bar…Keys Inspired Cuisine…Sunset silent Auction…entertainment by Din Allen…Cost is $75 per person…RSVP to Juliet Gray at 296-9911 or e-mail her at  HYPERLINK “mailto:juliet@redbarntheatre.com” juliet@redbarntheatre.com by March 4th.

HEADS UP ON TENNESSEE WILLIAMS 100th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION EVENTS….

The Tennessee Williams Exhibit in KW at 513 Truman Ave., and the KW Art & Historical Society, have teamed up to offer a month-long series of events to honor the contributions of Tennessee Williams, a KW resident for 36 years. Events are: A POETRY CONTEST….deadline to enter is March 14, and managed by Connie Gilbert….An ARTIST’S CHALLENGE…..March 19, and managed by William Welch. $300 & $150 prizes will be awarded to 1st & 2nd place winners in both contests, with a Reception on March 27th. For complete details, and to enter the contests, go to  HYPERLINK “http://www.KWAHS.com” www.KWAHS.com and click on CELEBRATE TENNESSEE WILIAMS’ BIRTHDAY. Now get those poems and paintings ready for this great event commemorating Tennessee!!!!!

BOB LEIBY CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY ON MARCH 13TH AT THE GARDENS HOTEL…

Mum’s the word! It’s a big birthday for our dear friend, BOB LEIBY! Hope you can all come to celebrate BOB at The Gardens Hotel for Jazz Night on March 13th…there will be Cake and snacks and great music….and most of all BOB who needs lots of hugs and smooches to warm his big heart on his special day. Tell everyone to be there and Thanks a lot for remembering one very special person!

IMPROMPTU CONCERT ON MARCH 13TH…

It’s The St. Petersburg String Quartet, from Leningrad (not Florida!) This wonderful quartet has won many international competitions, such as in Tokyo, Florence, Melbourne, and Russia. 4:00 PM at St.Paul’s Church….Buy tix at  HYPERLINK “http://www.keystix.com” www.keystix.com or at the door…only $20. Classical Music is alive and thriving in Key West thanks to Mary Ellen Beattie and the Board of the Impromptu Concerts!!!!

WILLIAM WELCH AT STONE SOUP GALLERY…MARCH 17TH…

‘Tis will be your lucky day to attend this opening reception on St. Patty’s Day from 6 to 8 PM at Stone Soup Gallery, 802 Whitehead St……This show is titled, “Cons & Icons” and you will find it enthralling! All invited! Call 361-3117 for more info…..Bill Welch is quite the most alluring and wonderful of artists! He is like Key West’s answer to Monet!

WOMAN’S HOPE CONCERT…MARCH 18TH….

This 5th annual concert will take place on 3/18 at 8 PM at Tennessee Williams Cabaret….All proceeds go to benefit the local boys & Girls Clubs. The cast includes, Kathleen Peace, Libby York, Kim Gordon, Melody cooper, Christine Cordone, Valerie Carr, Raven cooper, Deb Hudson, Maj Johnson, plus Danny Weathers, Dean Walters, Gordon Ross, & John Rudolph. There will be a Mayor’s Song by Heather Carruthers & Shirley Freeman, & emcee is Randy Thompson and Karen Grant. Go to  HYPERLINK “http://www.keystix.com” www.keystix.com for tix or call 296-1520. For more info call event founder, Kim Gordon at 745-2030. Ask how you can be a sponsor.

DID YOU KNOW???

Eating celery actually burns calories. The calories are burned in the digestion process, not by chewing!

HELP KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL WITH OPERATION GRADUATION….

It may seem early to send this out, but the community is already planning the events of 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. The Business Community and all individuals are asked to help, as it takes a great effort to make this happen. Donations can be sent to Key West High School….Attention of Leslie Holmes….at 2100 Flagler Ave…..Key West, FL 33040. For info & questions, contact Leslie at 293-1549, ex:54434, or e-mail her at  HYPERLINK “mailto:leslie.holmes@keysschools.com” leslie.holmes@keysschools.com. Thanks for your help & caring!

LAURIE BREAKWELL SHOW ON APRIL 1ST…

I know this comes a tad early, but I hear tix are selling out fast for her 1st concert on April 1 at the Tennessee Williams Cabaret Theatre…The show, entitled, ‘Cleavage in the Night-Laurie Breakwell Exposed’ will feature her 3 man back-up group of Marc Crow, Nathan Gay and James Carter….David Troy Francis is the musical director/pianist, plus Skipper Kripitz on drums, and Joe Dallas, bass. There are two shows, at 8 PM and 10 PM. Go to  HYPERLINK “http://www.keystix.com” www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 for reservations!

HOWARD LIVINGSTON ON DIRECTV….CATCH HIM 24/7….

All 13 or Howard Livingston’s shows on DirecTV are now able to be viewed on demand 24/7 at  HYPERLINK “https://www.conchtv.com” www.conchtv.com and  HYPERLINK “http://www.keywesttime.com” www.keywesttime.com wherever you may be!!!! We LOVE Howie!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO….

March 7th….JUDITH ZABAR……

March 8th….JOYCE STAHL & TIMOTHY DAHMS…..

March 9th…CHAD NEWMAN, MICHAEL EPTING…..

March 10th…RICKY RITZEL….

March 11th…TONY MARTINEZ…. JERRY COLEMAN…. PATTI ‘SPOT’ SPRAGUE….ROBIN KAPLAN… BABE ROBINSON.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….

March 9th….CINDY & JIM CAMERON…..and ….DEE & LARRY JOHNSON

March 10th…..CAROLE & STEVE SONSTEIN

Love to YOU…and Remember… Now is the time to change your attitude! Each day may not be a good one, but there’s something good in every day. The difference is usually our attitude. Look for the positive. You’ll find then, the positives will shine through. They will act as sign posts to navigate through the dark times.

Lynda