ANOTHER AQUA IDOL TUESDAY!!!!!!

TUESDAY, 11/15 and WEDNESDAY, 11/16, 2011, in KEY WEST with LYNDA

AQUA IDOL TUESDAY, NOV. 15TH……6:30 pm!!!!! Can’t you just ‘feel’ the electricity in the air???? Why????…Because it’s Aqua Idol Night at Aqua Nightclub, 711 Duval St.!!!! You are all invited to one of the BEST shows in town…and it is for Free! No charge to get in to see and hear some really wonderful Key West vocalists!…..and they are…Denis Hyland, Connie Hurst, Gregory James, Ruben Navarro, Mary Spears, James Mill, Janeen Gracer, Jeff Kucen, Quincy Perkins, Daniel Wiggins, Cynthia Mulcahey, Mark Siters, Mary Piszker, and Mike Rolfsmeyer!!! They are volunteering their vast singing talent to compete and earn money for The Waterfront Playhouse. Come and support them and “vote” for your fave singer. Fill their buckets up with dollars …..the person with the least amount of money this Tuesday, will be eliminated from the competition the following week! Our hilarious emcee is Randy Thompson….and joining Judges Tony Konrath and Lynda Frechette, this week, will be the always superb, Christopher Peterson, star of Lateda’s famous Eyecons Show! Make Tuesday’s at Aqua a must on your ‘to do list!’ Great drink prices and great fun…plus you are helping The Waterfront Playhouse, one of Key West’s non-profits, and voted Best Professional Theater in Florida by Florida Magazine readers!!!! See you at Aqua Nightclub…..and at The Waterfront Playhouse!!!!!

WINE TASTING AT DOUBLE TREE…NOV. 15….The Rotary Club of Sunset Key West & Historic Cigar Alley will host a wine tasting fundraiser from 5 to 8 pm at the DoubleTree Grand Key Resort on Roosevelt Blvd. Proceeds will benefit the Fla Keys Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Tix are $20 each….amazing prizes, silent auction, and great raffle…and a grand selection of wines! Call 294-3297 for more info.

TENNIS PLAYERS!!!!….Starting yesterday, Nov. 14, Beginner & Intermediate Tennis Clinics begin….at 1800 Atlantic!!!! Mondays from 9:30 am till 10:30 am….Tuesdays from 9 am till 10 am….This class is geared for those who have played in the past and are looking to get back into tennis, and for those who have never played before. Cost is $90 for 6 weeks. No Racquet…no problem. Call Nicole at 395-1035. If you are a tennis player and are interested in seeing the various programs at Paradise Tennis at 1800 Atlantic, let me know and I will send you the info.

HAPPY NOVEMBER 15TH BIRTHDAY TO……FRANTZ CAHOON!!!!

GET INFORMATION TO ME……I plan to send out my Social Calendar List on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. If you have info you want to have printed, please let me know. I will post your info on appropriate dates…..not too far in advance. Send to me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net….. Also, please get me Thankful Thursday messages by Wed. of this week….and if you want to be added to the Birthday/Anniversary List, please send me this information and I will jot you in my book! Thanks a lot. And remember, you can go to my website any time at www.conchtv.com and see it all …plus any days you might have missed.

THIS PAST SUNDAY AT TAVERN ‘N TOWN……What a great night it was at this super restaurant! Bobby Nesbitt was back tickling those ivories and singing as only he can….and the place was packed to help Bobby (and also my husband Bob & Richie Spada) celebrate his birthday! Thanks to everyone who was there….it meant a lot to Bobby, Bob and Richie! Love you all! By the way, manager Ric Palmer’s mother is quite ill. Please keep her in your prayers.

THE MAC GURU…… It’s like the Apple Store, brought right to your door! New Mac Genius in town, David A. Cox, along with partner, Allen Gallant, knows everything about your MAC computer…..Whether you need a new computer…Lessons on usage….Repair…. (and they offer “loaners”)….Great for small businesses to use……To find out more……Go to the website at www.TheMacGuru.net…. You can call, 774-722-8434….or e-mail ImOnAMac@me.com. Open 7 days a week….

DENIS HYLAND….. teaches Jazz dance at the Coffee Mill from 10:30 am until Noon on Tues. & Thurs!!!! He is a super teach….check him out and learn to dance like a star!!!! (Denis is one of the stars at Aqua Idol on Tuesday!!!)

IT TAKES TWO”…..NOV. 18 & 19 AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE……25 of Key West’s Star Entertainers will be performing a special evening of DUETS, Trios, and Quartets…celebrating ALL types of music…Tix now on sale, and this will sell out, so I encourage you to buy NOW! There is a gala party only after the Nov. 18th show! Call the box office at 294-5015 or go direct to the website at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for tickets…and other important information! By the way the vocalists will be Eric Cole, Robin Deck, Joy Hawkins, Denis Hyland, Carmen Rodriguez, Fiona Molloy, Bobby, Nesbitt, Mike Mulligan, JB McLendon, Joe McMurray, Maj Johnson, Gordon Ross, Vicki Roush, Randy Thompson, Marc Crow, Kim Gordon, Deb Hudson, Ruben Navarro, Randy Roberts, Rich Simone, Dean & Sandy Walters, Danny Weathers, plus special surprises….Conductor is Charlie Llindberg, with Skipper Kripitz and Joe Dallas.

LUCY AND LEON DANCE LESSONS. FOR NOV. & DEC…..Learn to Dance with Lucy & Leon…3 n32 6 week courses starting Nov. 2 & 7, 2011….Mon., 8 to 9 PM, Beginner Tango…Wed., from 7 to 8 PM, Beginner Bachata…Wed. from 8 to 9 PM, Beginner Night Club 2…NO partner needed. At Paradise Health & Fitness Dance Studio, 1706 N Roosevelt Blvd. Call 305-296-6348 or go to 2610fog@bellsouth.net. Enjoy!!!!!!

CAFÉ SOLE NOVEMBER SPECIAL…..Chef Correa is offering 25% off the regular menu and on selected wines (not on 11/24-11/27)…1029 Southard St….294-0230…For Locals only….

SCHOONER WHARF SCHEDULE……11/15 & 16 from Noon to 5 pm, it’s Michael McCloud …11/15 from 7 to 11 pm, it’s Raven Cooper….11/16, from 7 to 11 pm, it’s Gary Hempsey & Friend…and every day of the week, from 9 pm until 1 am, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart!!!

AT THE HOG’S BREATH…….at 400 Front St……. thru Nov. 20, it’s Chris Thomas playing from 5:30 to 9:30 pm…..and from 10 pm until 2 am, it is The Bon Temps rockin and rollin!

MEN IN PARADISE FASHION SHOW ON NOV. 12…..Congratulations to the top three ‘Models’ in this benefit fashion show for Samuel’s House….new King of Paradise is, Mayor Craig Cates….. and runners up are those darlings, Jack Paul, and Howard Livingston! I understand $30,000 was collected for this worthy cause! Way to go, guys!!!!!

LOCAL’S SPECIAL AT CAMILLE’S on Simonton St……..With Local ID, you have a choice of a free bottle of wine for 2….a Martini….or two slices of Key Lime Pie…..With two entrée orders.

JAZZ JAM AT THE GREEN PARROT….EVERY SUNDAY……This Jazz Jam will be from 1 to 4:30 PM every Sunday during the season…..Musicians are Richard Crooks, Mike Emerson, and Tim McAlpine….. They invite all interested musicians to bring your instrument and join in the jammin’….also singers and poets, too!

THE CRIZZBEEZ AT VIRGILIO’S ON NOV. 15TH…..at 9:00 PM, it’s the Crizzbeez, with Skipper Kripitz, Chris Burchard, Rob DiStaci, and Bubba LowNotes…soulful rock and various funky sounds to dance the night away!!!!

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL EVERY SUNDAY…..Come to JAZZ IN THE GARDENS at 526 Angela St….every Sunday from 5 to 8 PM…..This Sunday, Nov. 20TH, it will be, Skipper Kripitz and the Crizzbees…… with Chris Burchard, Rob DiStaci and Bubba LowNotes….. Great time….wonderful jazz music…..super Wine Bar…amazing people….and hosted by the always glamorous, KATE MIANO!!!!! And the D’Vine Wine Gallery is open from 5 to 10 pm, from Wed. thru Sunday each week!

TENNESSE WILLIAMS MINI MUSEUM…..Did you know that there is a Tennessee Williams Museum in KW, filled with a collection of Tennessee mementos….real treasures??? It is located at the Gay & Lesbian Community Center, at 513 Truman Ave., next door to Denny’s. We have Dennis Beaver to thank for this! Hemingway is highly revered in KW, but author Williams, lived here much longer and it is good to know he is getting the respect he deserves!

FOLLIES IN NYC….. If you happen to be in NYC, make sure you put FOLLIES on your list of shows to see! It stars TERRI WHITE…who brings down the house each night with her show-stopping song! Follies is at the Marquis Theatre thru Jan. 1 or so!

HAPPY NOVEMBER 16TH BIRTHDAY….to the always fabulous and hilarious, MICHAEL PELKEY….and to the lovely ASHLEY HOOVER!!!! Happy Anniversary to gorgeous couple, MEGAN & MICHAEL BEHMKE!!!!!!

PRAYER CHAIN…… Please continue to keep the following in your thoughts and prayers……Harvey Server…Mary Ann Worth…. Will Stephens…..James, Popovice….Nancy Stevens…..JT Thompson……Vicki McMurray and the entire McMurray family…..Gordy Michael….Marion DePiero…Mary Anne McGiven…..Brent Ramer…Edna Beres….Richard Crook….Don Stout……Bill Larkin..….Carol Schenk….Stephen Elliott….Claire Carroll…. Jennifer O’Lear….AJ Woods…Bill Mansfield….Dick Jones…Nancy Robinson…Sally Lewis….Patrick Richards… Virgil Williams…..Alan Ferguson….Lenore Troia’s dear Mother……two very dear special friends who choose to remain anonymous….Remember… 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.

BOBBY NESBITT & SKIPPER KRIPITZ AT SALUTE…NOV. 17….There will be a new Thursday Tradition at Salute Restaurant from 4:30 to 6:30 pm, starting Thurs., Nov. 17….Skipper’s new Thurs. musical partner, will be the incomparable, Bobby Nesbitt! This is a ‘sneak peak’ ….This duo will start performing regularly in mid December…..Sounds like a dreamy way to enjoy a Key West sunset!!!! Call 292-1117 for reservations.

THE PIZZO FAMILY IS HONORED…..On Fri., Nov. 18th, Joe & Beth Pizzo and their Children, will be awarded the 2011 ACES Family Spirit Award at the University of Illinois College of Agriculture, Consumer & Environmental Sciences. They are being recognized for the deep roots they have at U of I, in Champaign, IL. The Pizzos started a scholarship fund at the College, that impacts deserving undergrads for years to come. We Congratulations Beth & Joe and their wonderful family! Isn’t it nice to share good news?

WATERFRONT TICKETS CAN NOW BE BOUGHT FOR UPCOMING SEASON….. You can be ahead of everyone by going online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org to order your season tickets for the 2011-12 Season…..the BEST Professional Theater in Florida!!!!! And it is a FAB season, it is, it is!!! Also, check out all the various other exciting things happening with the Waterfront Playhouse! The Waterfront has a brilliant line up of shows this season….you will NOT want to miss a single one! They are AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, DEAD MAN’S CELL PHONE, THE 25TH PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, HOME EXCHANGE….plus special shows by THE KW CONTEMPORARY DANCE CO., DENIS HYLAND, and CARMEN RODRIGUEZ…..plus IT TAKES TWO-AN EVENING OF DUETS, featuring Key West Fave singers on Nov. 18 & 19….This is the season opener….. ( You MUST check out the fabulous NEW Website, above…..)

BLACK & SKABUDDAH SCHEDULE……They perform every Tues. at Rick’s on Duval, the front bar from 4 to 8 PM……Wed., they are at The Rum Barrell on Front St…..Thurs. & Fri. at Conch Republic from 6 to 10 PM….They are at Pearl’s Patio on United St. from 7 to 10 PM every other Sat…….and every Sunday at Lateda from 8:30 to Midnight! Also, did you know Laura Black is an accomplished painter? Go to www.blackandskabuddah.com for details.

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. Auwina Weed is with him on Thursday.

RED BARN PRESENTS…..Tix are now on sale for Red Barn’s great new season! Call the Barn at 296-9911 or visit the website at www.redbarntheatre.com/tickets for info and or tix!! The shows are Forbidden Broadway, Red, God of Carnage, Love Letters, Match, and Short Attention Span Theatre In addition Kathleen Peace will present a one woman show,, “Kathleen…Peace, Love & Jazz”. Their opening fundraiser, “Made in Key West” plays Dec. 1-3 and stars the KW Burlesque! We can’t wait to see each and every one!!!!! Call Juliet Gray at 917-756-7536 for more info.

AT AQUA NIGHTCLUB THIS WEEK….. Dueling Bartenders is every Monday and it packs em in! Starts at 5:30 pm, and the Dueling Singers are Randy Thompson and either Gassy Winds or Goddess….in full drag! They are all super vocalists!!!! The dynamite Aquanettes Perform at 9 every night and an extra 11 pm show on Fri. & Sat. You do not want to miss the super entertainment at Aqua Lounge!!!!!! (Please note again, that Aqua Idol for The Waterfront Playhouse is every Tuesday at 6:30 PM!!! Mark your calendars….it is a terrific group of singers/entertainers!!! It’s akin to going to a Concert for Free!!!!)

TAVERN ‘N TOWN THIS WEEK….……There is entertainment every single night of this week from 5 to 9:00 pm, Sun. to Thurs. and 6 to 10 pm on Fri. & Sat. On Mon., it’s Michael Thomas entertaining pM..….Tues., it’s Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas…..Wed., it’s Mike Emerson…..Thurs., it’s Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas….Fri., it’s Mike Emerson……Sat., it’s Bobby Nesbitt….Sun., it’s Rob DiStaci. On Sun thru Thurs, it is from 5 to 9 pm. On Fri., from 6 to 10 pm ……in the Lounge at BeachSide Marriott….special tapas menu on Tuesdays and Thursdays! This great nightspot and restaurant really takes great care of the Locals in Key West. Thanks to Ric Palmer, the manager, who makes things hum!!!! Locals get a 10% dinner discount. Call 296-3676 for reservations.

PIER HOUSE SCHEDULE…..Larry is at the piano Fri. thru Monday at 7 pm……Sunday at 9 pm is Showcase night…..On 11/20, Larry will be showcasing GearJam…..on 11/21, it’s Larry’s Jazz Jam with super jazz musicians…and all singers and instrumentalists are asked to join in the jammin’!

JEANIE FALCONE SCHEDULE…. Jeanie performs at The Bull between 6 and 10 pm on Friday and Saturday nights. She is at The Bull at 8 pm on Thursday nights! Jeanie performs at The Southernmost Hotel on the Beach in the Shore Bar, EVERY Thursday, from 4:30 to 7:30 pm.

POPS’ ANNOUNCES GREAT SEASON…..Mark your calendars! Dec. 29 & 30, JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT…at St. Paul’s…stars Marc Crow with Nulita Loder as the narrator.. Jan. 22…At Tennessee Williams Theatre….presenting “OBBLIGATO”, a concert of opera arias…..singers are Victoria Atwater, Bruce Reed, concert master Geremy Miller and cellist Steve Sigurdson….FULL POPS Orchestra!….. March 24 & 25…Cole Porter’s KISS ME KATE starring Susan Powell and Richard White…directed by LeeRoy Reams….great guest stars…wonderful vocals and dancing too! Congrats to Vincent Zito on another special season. Season subscriptions are on sale NOW at 305-296-6059 or info@keywestpops.org. Tix to individual concerts can be purchased via www.keystix.com starting on Oct. 31.

LATIN DANCE PARTY AT BOTTLECAP…EVERY FRIDAY….with DJay, JC…Latin Music…9 PM….DJ Music starts at 10 PM! 1128 Simonton St.

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

AIDS BENEFIT AT ANTONIA’S…NOV. 15…..This 27th annual AIDS Help Dinner …… The Angel Award to someone who made a difference to AIDS Help, will be presented that night. Chef Christopher has a sumptuous dinner planned…../cost is $100 per person with ALL proceeds going to AIDS Help. Call Pam DeMala at 296-6196 to reserve or make a donation if you cannot attend. This is always a sell out, so call now to reserve!

HAPPY NOVEMBER 17TH BIRTHDAY TO….multi-talented and handsome, JOHN WELLS…and KW Legal Eagle, ROBERTA FINE!!!!

HEALTH TALK AT THE TROPIC ON NOV. 16…..Lower Keys Med. Center presents a Health discussion at 11 am….Free. but you must RSVP at 294-4460…subject will be Inflammation & Diet…all invited…..

AT THE STUDIOS ON NOV. 17TH……Fla Keys photographer, Michael Marrero, will present a holiday Twisted Photo Exhibit that will have you ho-ho-ho-ing all night long! More than 25 outrageous “scenes” of a wild and wacky Christmas featuring many of Key West’s favorite characters. The show, called, ‘Happy Effin Holidays’ will warm the cockles of your heart. Time is from 6 to 9:00 PM….at 600 White St., and runs through Dec. 18th. Free to See! Have photos taken with ‘the Drunken Santa’…cash bar…a naughty elf…Falalalala…lalalala!!!!!

NIGHT ON WHITE…NOV. 17…..from 6 to 9 PM…..Join the gallery stroll with free wine & goodies in the White Street Gallery and Shop district! Make sure you check the above Studios…plus Harrison Gallery, Stone Soup Gallery, and all the rest!

SUNSET AT SALUTE ON NOV. 18…..On Fri., 11/18, head for Salute Restaurant to hear the Caribbean and Brazilian tunes from Skipper Kripitz and Din Allen…..4:30 to 6:30 PM…. Catch a lush musical wave as you enjoy a lovely Key West evening.

MOOSE BOLES & BAND AT TURTLE KRAALS…NOV. 18…..located at 1 Land’s End Village in the

historic seaport….This guy can sing….I still have fond memories of Moose performing as that

big bad man eating flower in Little Shop of Horrors about 5 years ago! Call 294-2640 for times.

TOM CHAPIN TIX ON SALE…..Grammy Winner, Tom Chapin will be onstage at The Studios, 600 White St. on Nov. 18th….at 8 PM….Advance tix are $25 by going to www.keystix.com or calling 296-0458. Chapin has been called “one of the great personalities in contemporary folk music.” Tom works tirelessly on behalf of many charities, one being WhyHunger, founded by his brother, the late, Harry Chapin. Note that tix for the entire season of Old Town New Folk season can be purchased now.

FRANGIPANI GALLERY PRESENTS ON NOV. 18……An artist reception for sculptor/painter, Jennifer K. Martin……6 to 9 PM at 1102A Duval St…..Show runs 11/10 thru 11/30.

THE WAILERS REGAE CONCERT ON NOV. 18TH…..The original Wailers, Pato Banton, The Now Generation Band and DJ Lance-O will be doing a Rotary fundraiser for College scholarships…at the Truman Waterfront…..outdoor vendors…selling drinks & food….Gen. admission is $22 and VIP seating is $44 and can be bought a www.keystix.com. Call 296-6253 for more info!

HOWARD LIVINGSTON & MILE MARKER 24 BAND ON NOV. 19TH…..There will be a FREE concert at the Sugarloaf KOA….the full band! It is located at 251 County Road 939, Sugarloaf Key . On US 1, Atlantic Oceanside, turn at mile marker 20 across from Mangrove Mama’s. Call for info at 745-3549. They are offering VIP parking close to the stage for %5. And if you don’t want to drive home they are offering 20% off their regular price on their camping trailers or campsites with a 2 day minimum stay.

CATHY SEMBERT AT THE STUDIOS…11/19……Comic and songstress, Cathy Sembert will present her stand up act at The Studios at 8 PM….original and funny…tix are $20 in advance or $25 the day of the show….go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676….tables of 4 are $100 each and only 12 are available.

NEW TOWN ART & CRAFT FESTIVAL….NOV. 19….Artists & Crafters are invited to participate in the 21st annual event on Nov. 19, from 9 am to 4 pm…at Grace Lutheran Church, 2713 Flagler Ave. Call Michele at 296-8262 for more info!

ANNUAL PLANT SALE ON NOV. 19 & 20TH…..The KW Garden Club Plant Sale will be held from 10 am until 3 pm on both days….there will be flowers, orchids, plants, and trees of all kinds to purchase! You will be able to buy Robin Robinson’s book, Roots, Rocks, and Rain and to see and buy the orchid propagated by Orchid Queen, Sandra McMannis.

SOUTHERNMOST CAR CLUB EVENT ON NOV. 20……All invited to the Club’s monthy Show & Shine, featuring classic, custom, and street rod autos of all years, makes, and sizes. Free for all….from noon to 4 PM…at Sugarloaf Lodge, MM17…Prizes, raffles good food and drinks are available to buy at the bar. For more info call Dick Moody at 942-1758. The Club is seeking new members. Let Dick know if you are interested.

COMMUNITY DAY AT THE LIGHTHOUSE ON NOV. 20…..Free admission for locals on Nov. 20, all day long….thanks to the Art & Historical Society and Yoga on the Beach, the sponsors.

$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!!!

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.

CLASSICAL GUITAR CONCERT ON WED. & FRI .EACH WEEK….. This will take place at the Hyatt Resort, 601 Front St…..8 pm dinner at the SHOR Grill (a la carte) Concert featuring Mateo, is at 9 pm and is $25. Call 305-304-1437 to reserve.

QUESTION FOR YOU!!!! Am I the only one in town who is glad the Power Boat races are over? I mean…three people dead….and many in town now with severe hearing loss from the din! And what do those boats do to our reefs and the helpless manatees, etc. ? One can only imagine!!! Yikes!!!!!

Love to YOU…and Remember…

If you don’t have a will, or do some estate planning, the government and lawyers will become your heirs!

Lynda