IT’S THANKFUL THURSDAY IN KEY WEST

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD, 2011, in KEY WEST with LYNDA

DEAR READERS…….I had hoped to be bombarded with “Thankful Thursday” messages from you, but I only received one. Surely …(and, I know you don’t want me to call you, “Surely”…right) there is something that makes you want to cry out…”I am so thankful for!!!!…..” Please send me your thoughts at kwlynda@bellsouth.net so I can use them next week!!!! Thanks a lot!

RICHIE SPADA IS THANKFUL……”to be back HOME in Key West…it’s been awhile, but here I am, ready to celebrate my birthday this month!!!! Thankfully, I will enjoy it here in Paradise!”

DENIS HYLAND IS BACK IN TOWN…..and…He is teaching Jazz Dance Class from 10:30 am till Noon on Tuesday and Thursday morning at The Coffee Mill on Pulhaski, next to the Chevron Station. Denis is a great teacher and, very easy on the eyes, so give a call at 296-9982 to sign up. By the way…..Denis will be presenting his fabulous song/dance show at the Waterfront Playhouse this season….and he will be one of the wonderful contestants for Aqua Idol, Waterfront Playhouse, which begins Tues., Nov. 8th!

TONY FALCONE’S LETTER IN THE CITIZEN…..Hopefully you read the great letter Tony, owner of Fast Buck Freddie’s wrote to the Citizen! He is suggesting having certain sections of Duval St. to be closed to cars twice a week on a trial basis. The restaurants in that area could then have umbrella tables out on the street with appropriate street entertainers…..(not bucket hammers, but nice background music)….Having just returned from Europe, where this is prevalent, I can picture this on Duval St……On our beautiful evenings, this would be divine! If you support this idea, which in my opinion, is long overdue, please contact your city commissioners. You can e-mail the city clerk at csmith@keywestcity.com. These letters are read at meetings and can influence our commissioners. We lived in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL for awhile, and often visited St. Augustine. Their whole historic shopping area is blocked off to cars, and it is filled with locals and visitors. I really do think this is worth a try and hope you do too. If not, I respect your opinion and hope you do mine. Thanks for considering.

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….

WILL STEPHENS UPDATE…….Will is out of the hospital and recovering at his home at 1424 Von Phister St., Key West, FL 33040. His e-mail address is wjts1913@aol.com. Please keep Will in your loving thoughts and prayers.

ALL WELCOME TO SING….Singers are still needed (especially tenors!) for the 7 pm Sun., Nov. 13, “A German Requiem” sung in English. It will be held at St. Paul’s Church. Rehearsal for Sat. Nov. 5 & 12 are back at St. Paul’s at 10 AM. This concert, by Johannes Brahms, is under the direction of the wonderful EMILY BOYD LOWE….

“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!

I AM THANKFUL THAT….. the wonderful Bobby Nesbitt, is back in Key West, after having been in Munich Germany entertaining for more than a month…….I am thankful that Eloise Keiser, a true inspiration, is 94 years old and celebrating her birthday, along with Cindy Cameron . It will be great seeing you gals again!!!…….I am thankful that Bob and I had a wonderful European vacation and that we are back in Key West, safe and sound…..and I am thankful for all our friends who have welcomed us Home so graciously! And…I am thankful that the weather is fabulous and sunny…..!!!!

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!!!!!!

LATEDA ON NOVEMBER 3RD…….At 8:30 PM, Dave Bootle performs in the By George Bar……(He is also there Nov. 11,12,17,18,& 19 and on Nov. 28,29,and 30!)

MICHAEL POPOVICE IS ASKING FOR YOUR HELP……..My dear friend, Michael Popovice, is asking for a Big, BIG favor! Two months ago, Michael’s father, was diagnosed with stage # 4 Lung Cancer….after much though he has opted to not pursue chemo treatments. Michael is asking you, to join him in a CARD SHOWER. He asks that you send cards to his father, filled with greetings, hellos, upbeat positive, loving, kind and caring messages to help him get through this very difficult time and the challenging months he is facing. Please send your cards and messages to JAMES D. POPOVICE, 203 Center Street, Pen Argyl, PA 18072. Readers, you have come through in the past by sending cards to my sister-in-law Nancy, and they have helped lift her spirits tremendously. You do not have to actually know a person to wish them well. We are ALL, One Human FAMILY, and, in this very simple way, you are reaching out and living that Message. Michael thanks you with all his heart…and trust me, it is a BIG heart

JT THOMPSON NEWS……Keep JT in your thoughts and prayers, too. He had 5 procedures done on Monday, Oct. 31…., and will be in the LKMC for 6 days…..Please send him well wishes….His e-mail address is jt@designkw.com. Thanks!!!!

NOVEMBER 8TH…..a NEW AQUA IDOL BEGINS!!!!!! ….. with all contestants singing their hearts out for THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE!!!!! Time is 6:30 PM….. We have a superb lineup of singers and I guarantee, you will not want to miss a single Tuesday evening. If you want to participate as a contestant, please let me know ASAP by e-mailing me at Lynda@kwlynda.com, or calling me at 393-6273.

PUN OF THE DAY……When the smog lifts in LA…….UCLA!!!!

NOV. 4-16 AT FRANGIPANI GALLERY…..Come and see the Wildlife Photography exhibit by Paul Michael Carmichael…reception is on Nov. 4…. from 6 to 9 PM….part of the Upper Duval First Fri. Stroll….1102A Duval St.

PIER HOUSE SCHEDULE…….Larry Smith is at the piano on Nov. 4, 5, 6 & 7 at 7:00 PM! Sunday, Nov. 6 at 9 PM, there will be a special singer showcased…On Mondays at 9 PM, Larry is joined by jazz musicians.

AT LATEDA THIS WEEK……Nov. 3,4,&5 at 8:30 PM, it’s DAVE BOOTLE rockin’ the house in the By George Bar at 1125 Duval St……On November 4th and 5th, it’s the always faboo, CHRISTOPHER PETERSON, and his famous EYECONS show…at 9 PM, upstairs in the Crystal Room at the DA. Just back from Vegas, where he took the town by storm, you do not want to miss Christopher’s show! Christopher is an amazing female impersonator who becomes more like the ladies he impersonates than the actual ladies themselves!!!! Call 296-6706 for reservations!!!!!

THE SCHOONER WHARF BAR ON NOV. 3…….5 PM, it’s Michael McCloud……7 PM until Midnight, it’s Jimmy & the Parrots…..9 pm until 1 am, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart!!!!

CAFÉ SOLE NOVEMBER SPECIAL…..Chef Correa is offering 20% off the regular menu and on selected wines (not on 11/24-11/27)…1029 Southard St….294-0230…For Locals only….

AT THE BOTTLECAP ON NOV. 4…….from 5:00 to 8 PM….benefits Hospice/VNA…fun for a great cause!!!! 1128 Simonton St….This is a Parrothead Party…..making money for a good cause….entertainer is Tall Paul from Nashville….great food….dancing…

JEWELRY IS ART TRUNK SHOW ON NOV. 4…….This is First Friday on Fleming…come and see the fab jewelry at the Key West Jewelry Bar, 510 Fleming St, featuring Israeli designer, Ayala Bar….come and sip some wine….and if you come in you will get a $10 Jewelry Bar Gift Card. Time of this event is 6 to 9:00 PM! The shop is open from 11 am to 7 PM in season. Call 304-9001 for more information about this rare, unique jewelry!

HOWARD LIVINGSTON AT SMOKIN’ TUNA….NOV. 6TH, 11 AM until 1:00 PM…..Join Howie for an intimate acoustic Bloody Mary Morning at 4 Charles Street…. This is FREE and open to the public…hit http://smokintunasaloon.com/index.php.

MEN IN PARADISE FASHION SHOW ON NOV. 12…..It is a luncheon, from 11:30 am until 2:00 PM, at Marriott Beachside Resort….Yummy local men, including Howard Livingston and Jack Paul will be modeling poolside….support your fave fellows by putting Tips in their personal bucket (Hmmm…that sounds a bit racy!) The man with the Most Tips at the end of the event will be crowned :” King of Paradise.” I hear it is all sold out, but call Mindy at 296-0240 for more info.

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.

LIBBY YORK IN THE NETHERLANDS….On Nov. 13th, jazz singer, Libby York will be performing in Den Haag, Netherlands….if you are there, check it out!

REQUEST FROM KW CONTEMPORARY DANCE CO…….Headed by founder, Kyla Piscopink, this great asset to Key West, has begun an online fundraising campaign. Thru Kickstarter.com they are hoping to raise some needed funds. If you can help, please go to the following link….. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1752167432/key-west-contemporary-dance-company-presents-1969. Feel free to pass this link to anyone who might be able to help. Thank you!

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. 6th, it’s Lenore Troia and Friends!!!!!! Great time….wonderful jazz music…..super Wine Bar…amazing people….and hosted by the always glamorous, KATE MIANO!!!!! On 11/4, Mike Robinson is at the Piano. And the D’Vine Wine Gallery is open from 5 to 10 pm, from Wed. thru Sunday each week!

FIONA MOLLOY AT THE STUDIOS ON MARCH 17TH……I am really excited with the great news that the wonderful internationally known singer, Fiona Molloy, will be performing at The Studios on March 17th….an authentic Irish Evening just for you! Congrats to The Studios on scheduling this truly marvelous talent! I’ll be wearin’ the green that night! (Also, Fiona will be singing for the Nov. 18 & 19 Waterfront Playhouse, It Takes Two!!!!!)

FOLLIES IN NYC….. Just want to let you know that Broadway Star, Terri White opened in FOLLIES on Broadway Aug. 7th The show, recently seen at The Kennedy Center in DC, and now on Broadway, began in preview at The Marquis Theatre on Sunday, Aug. 7th. The official Opening night is Sept. 12th. Terri stars with Bernadette Peters, Elaine Paige, Ronald Raines, and a fabulous cast of stars! The show is slated to run through the Christmas holidays! You do not want to miss this show. Terri SHINES! By the way…..On Nov. 3, Terri and Donna will be celebrating their 3rd year anniversary…..THIS one commemorates the day they met at The KEYS Piano Bar…..when sparks flew and they “Knew.” Congrats you two!!!!! (and, speaking of The KEYS…we sure miss The KEYS Piano Bar!!!!!, don’t you??)

KW COMEDY SHOWCASE ITALIAN STYLE….NOV. 12….. This event will be at the Hog’s Breath upstairs at 7:30 PM….(doors open at 7)…Sponsored by the Sons & Daughters of Italy….Enjoy 7 super comics…and home made Italian food and desserts for only $20… Raffles, Prizes, …Cash Bar. Tix available at Hot Cuts, 3255 Flagler Ave., Lady Nails at 2720 N. Roosevelt, or at the Door. You can call 942-9748 also for will-call. The comics are Tom Snyders, Sean MacGuire, Postal Wendy, Dawn Shugart, Dan Schaub, and Evan Calhoun, with Emcee, Chad Newman….all proceeds go to Sons & Daughters KW Scholarship Fund.

PRAYER CHAIN…… Please continue to keep the following in your thoughts and prayers…… Will Stephens…..James, Popovice….Nancy Stevens…..JT Thompson……Vicki McMurray and the entire McMurray family…..Gordy Michael….Marion DePiero, Roberta’s lovely mother…..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, 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.

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…..)

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….. 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 begins on November 8th, 2011!!!!! Mark your calendars….it will be terrific!!!)

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 Lenore Troia…..Thurs., it’s Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas….Fri., it’s Mike Emerson……Sun., it’s Rob DiStaci. On Sun thru Thurs, it is from 5 to 9 pm. On Fri & Sat it is 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.

HOLD NOVEMBER 12TH!!!!!……Bobby Nesbitt will be back at Tavern ‘N Town on Nov. 12, and everyone is invited to celebrate his birthday from 6 to 10 PM at Tavern ‘N Town at BeachSide Marriott. We will also celebrate my husband, Bob’s 11/13 birthday that night! Hope you can all be there to welcome Bobby back to Key West and to wish the two B’s well! (Maybe we will be celebrating Richie Spada’s birthday, too!)

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. This gal can sing!

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.

AT COWBOY BILL’S….Line Dancing every Tues. & Thurs. at 7 pm…..618 Duval St….Free Lessons with Jay…call 293-0198!

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!!!!!

SCULPTURE KEY WEST ANNUAL MEETING AND MEMBER DRIVE….NOV. 14…….This event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at The Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St. Find out about the new exhibition dates while enjoying performances by the Key West Contemporary Dance Co….Cash bar….hors d’oeuvres …..all invited!

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.

$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.

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

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.

HAPPY NOVEMBER 4th BIRTHDAY TO……Aare Fritz….Theresa Hoover…Marty Manesa….and Bob Rafanelli…also Anne Fisher’s Dad, Red, who is 91 on the 4th!!!!

Love to YOU…and Remember……..It is impossible to accomplish anything worthwhile, without the help of other people!

Lynda