I AM SO VERY THANKFUL….

….for being blessed to have had the most wonderful Mother in the world for such a long, long time…..for a lifetime of wonderful memories of her…for all the love, caring, support and kindness bestowed upon me during this difficult time….for my amazing husband who was and is my Rock through it all….for my entire Family who came through and did Mom proud….for Key West and the warm and loving welcome you have all given to us….I give thanks for each of you in this marvelous place, who will get me through this healing process.
Please continue to send me the things YOU are Thankful For…both
and small….so I can share them with our readers.  Send to me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net.  Thank you!!!

ON ARTWAVES TODAY!!!! On Michael Shield’s Talk Show from 11 AM until Noon, it’s the luscious star of Key West Burlesque, TA-TAH Du JOUR!  She will talk about the upcoming season, and I am sure it will be quite…ahem….Revealing to say the least! 1500 AM Radio! TTFN!!    AZUR RESTAURANT…. This is the last week Azur will be offering their $6 Lunch Menu!  Try to be there for this special dining experience.  Also, you can order everything on the menu priced at $14 or less!  And there is a fab new Tapas Menu.  Chef Mike has come up with some yummy dishes!  425 Grinnell St.    MORE YUMMY IN YOUR TUMMY…. …at Cafe Sole on Southard St….offering 50% off your final bill for Locals, from 5:30 to 10 PM…..and 1/2 off dinners at Camille’s on Simonton St.   TAVERN ‘N TOWN….THURSDAY, TONIGHT!! From 5 to 9 PM, it’s the beautiful Carmen Rodriguez with the dashing Gordy Michael…entertaining in the Lounge at Beachside Marritott….2 for 1 Cocktails and Tapas from 5 to 7 PM!   EARLY VOTING CONTINUES…. …Mon-Fri from 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM at 530 Whitehead St, #101.  Why stand in long lines?  Vote Now!   PUN OF THE DAY…. When the sailor failed to report for duty…he really missed the boat!   AQUA NIGHTCLUB…. Singer, Jeannie Falcone (and proud GNO member!), performs from 5 to 8 PM every Thursday evening! At 9 PM, it’s the super Aquanettes live…. onstage!!!!   DID YOU KNOW???? In the early days of filmmaking, the people working the sets were called “movies”…and the films were called “motion pictures.”   THE D’VINE WINE GALLERY…AT THE GARDENS!!! This is a sensational new wine bar you MUST all try out!  It’s at the Gardens Hotel and is open from 5 to 10 PM from Wed. through Sunday each week.  Cabaret night at The Gardens is Tonight, Thursday, and Bob DiStasi is at the piano from 5:30 to 9 PM.  Next week, Bobby Nesbitt will be at The Gardens and then every Thursday, thereafter!  And on Sunday, from 5 to 7:30 PM, it’s JAZZ with the marvelous, Lenore Troia and Friends!   SCHOONER WHARF BAR…. Noon to 5 PM….Michael McCloud entertains….7 PM until 11 PM…..It’s  that Cool Duo, Sam Ramos & Robert douglas….From 9 PM until 1 AM, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart!  Something special occurring every minute of the day at The Schooner Wharf…a taste of Old Key West!…on the Waterfront!   QUESTION OF THE DAY… Would you enjoy spending a month of solitude in a beautiful natural setting?  Food and shelter would be provided, but you would not see another person the entire month.   COOKING CLASSES…ON TUESDAYS IN OCTOBER… …are being offered by Jennifer Cornell, of Small Chef at Large!  Guest Chefs lined up are Alice Weingarten, Elli Cohen, and Donna Shields.  These classes will be held every Tuesday in October and are $35 each.  Call Jennifer at 294-1943 to sign up or to receive calendar specials.   CHRISTOPHER PETERSON TIX GOING FAST!!! Christopher Petereson will be performing his last 3 Shows featuring his New Exciting Vegas Act, at The Waterfront Playhouse on Oct. 23, 24 & 25, at 8 PM.  Call the box office at 295-5015 or go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for tickets.  Christopher is loved in Key West and it just won’t be the same here without him!  I guarantee you that Christopher’s shows will be absolutely Fah-bu-lous, Dahling!!!!   HEADDRESS BALL TIX ON SALE NOW….. This is one of the Prime Events during Fantasy Fest Week….It will be held at the Southern Most On-the- Beach Hotel, 508  South St…. and will boast the largest Tent ever erected in Key West!  The marvelous host will be that amazing entertainer, Bruce Moore, back after a 4 year hiatus.  Go to www.keystix.com or call 294-4603 for tickets….Reserve your table NOW!  This production is sponsored by the KW Business Guild and is always Sold Out!   REAL HOUSEWIFE PAGEANT AT AQUA…TONIGHT…10/21…. This is a Chris Elwell For King event and it will be held from 6 to 8 PM at Aqua Nightclub, 711 Duval St…..There will be a Live Auction with bidding on a pair of Lady GAGA Concert Tix, for the 4/13/11 show at Miami’s American Airline’s Arena….The smashing hostess will be Smyrna Emphezemz in all her glory….Admission is Free….Bring $$$$ to  vote on your fave contestants!  ALL proceeds go to AIDS Help and Chris Elwell’s campaign for King!  You must all come and see contestant Jack Paul, and his Shadow, perform live, onstage, for the very first time!  It should be quite a debut!    WALK ON WHITE…..THURSDAY, OCT. 21ST…. 6 to 9 PM on Oct. 21……Visit all the great galleries, etc…..including… HARRISON Gallery, 825 White St., which is featuring the photoraphy works of young artist, Louis Wray, Ann McKee Grant winner…..also Stop in at ….THE STONE SOUP Gallery, 802 White St…..featuring the jewelry designs of Donna Barnett and the beautiful paintings by William Welch, internationally known artist.  And don’t forget to stop in at THE KONK AM Radio Studios at 1106 White St. to wish Michael Shields a Happy Birthday (from 4 to 8 PM), have a glass of bubbly some cake and fun!  $20 raffle tickets will benefit Art Behind Bars of which Michael is director….a chance to win some fab unique prizes!  THE STUDIOS ON WHITE ST…. Stop in at The Studios of Key West at the Armory…pick up the newly released 2010/11 Catalog….and see the great exhibits there.  You can go online tosee the catalog at www.tskw.org.  Tix to all Concerts are now available by going to www.keystix.com or by calling 295-7676.   FULL MOON HOWL…..FRIDAY….10/22…UPPER DUVAL ST… On Upper Duval….from 6 to 9 PM….Visit all the great Galleries, stores, shops, bars, etc. (Lucky Street, Cocco&Salem, Joy, and SoDu, just to name a few!)…..And make sure you stop in at SODU for the booksigning of author/journalist, Joanna Brady Schmida, who will be signing copies of her wonderful new novel, The Woman at the Light!!!!  Have a glass of wine, too, and enjoy a wonderful evening….full Moon and All!!!!!   SMART RIDE AIDS HELP BENEFIT….TONIGHT!!!….10/21… …at La Creperie Restaurant, 300 Petronia St….Food….Music…Fun…all 3 for only $10!!  Time is 6 to 9 PM…..all invited!   PEOPLE’S THEATER OF KEY WEST SEEKS VOLUNTEERS…. Be a part of this exciting new KW group of Thespians….if you can help with fund-raising, grant research, workshops, maintenance, box office, concession, media, acting, etc….call Connie Hurst at 294-6813 or e-mail her at newtheater@rocketmail.com.   RECYCLED ART AUCTION NEEDS YOUR HELP… This event will be held on Nov. 13 and art works are now being solicited.  If you have art pieces that you no longer like, or that no longer fit in with your decor, please consider donating them to the Recycled Art Auction a benefit for the Wesley House!  Look around your home and call 809-5000 ex. 224 or 228 for pickup of art pieces.  The very piece you feel has lost its luster in your home or office, might be just what someone else would dearly covet!  Help the Wesley House!   PRAYER CHAIN… Please continue to keep the following in your positive thoughts and prayers….Jennifer O’Lear, Mabel Paul, Cindy Cameron, Doug Childs, Katherine Raney, Dean and Sandy Walters, and the families of David Bray, Lynda Frechette, and Tim Swain (RV Beaumont).  Thank you.   RV BEAUMONT… There was a huge crowd at the Memorial for Tim Swain, AKA RV Beaumont!  What a wonderful tribute to this very special and beloved Key Wester!  He touched our hearts and our Island will never be the same without the likes of him!  God bless to his lovely Mother, Ann and to his sister Staci…and to everyone who was blessed to call him “friend!”   MASKERVILLE & FRIENDS… The Finest Handcrafted Masks  by Cirque Du Soleil contract artists… at 300 Petronia St….Open until October 31, 10 AM until 10:00 PM!  Call 352-999-0273 or go to www.maskerville.com.   AT THE TROPIC CINEMA…. Movies coming up on Friday, 10/22, at the Tropic….Let Me In…The Radiant Child…Wall Street….Hideaway…The Town….and Woody Allen’s new  movie, You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger!  located 416 Eaton St!!!      HAPPY OCTOBER 21ST BIRTHDAY TO…. the dear friend and wonderful singer, FIONA MOLLOY….and to tennis ace, ROSS NEAGLEY!   Love to YOU…and Remember…. Learn to be flexible and patient!   Keep your mind open…don’t rush to conclusions…be wary of unshakeable certainty…Allow for unthought of possibilities….You wil broaden your vision and strengthn your judgement.   Lynda