IT’S THANKSGIVING WEEK IN KEY WEST!!!

NOVEMBER 18TH THRU NOVEMBER 21ST IN KW WITH LYNDA!!!

HAPPY NOV, 18TH BIRTHDAY TO…..CHRISTOPHER PETERSON…..LEE GARRISON … RUSTY HODGODON…MATT RAWLS…SCOTT ARMSTRONG….

HAPPY 45TH ANNIVERSARY TO…..JANICE AND ROSS ELWELL!!!!

S’WONDERFUL: AN EVENING OF GERSHWIN…For each of you who had the great fortune to have been at The Waterfront Playhouse for this great evening on Nov. 16 or 17…..We all shared something… quite even Better than Wonderful, didn’t we! Danny Weathers put together an amazing evening of music and song delighting everyone privileged to be there! I want to mention those performers who knocked our sox off all evening….. Bobby Nesbitt, Gayla Morgan, Christopher Peterson, Carmen Rodriguez, Vicki Roush, Denis Hyland, Marjorie Paul-Shook, David Black, Laurie Breakwell, Kyla Piscopink, Randy Roberts, Joy Hawkins, J.B. McLendon, Gordon Ross and of course, Danny Weathers who not only directed, and performed, but gave us a tutorial on the Grand Gershwin Bros. !!!!! Must mention the band….Charlie Lindberg, Skipper Kripitz and Joe Dallas…excellent all! Audience members were resplendent in their elegant attire (as the Stars on Stage who were decked out royally!) …the women were gorgeous in gowns and glitter…. and the men, dashing and debonair….all decked out in tuxes and the like! Delish cuisine by Jennifer Cornell….and Champagne at Intermission… All this and Heaven too! What a perfect way to begin the Key West Theater Season!

FIONA MOLLOY AT FINNEGAN’S WAKE…..We attended Fiona’s performance at Finnegan’s Wake on Saturday night, and it was just wonderful! She has the voice of an angel. Great to see a full house there….Billy & Jim, Lee, the Ryans’, Camerons’, the Blacks’, Nancy Cameron, Bobby N, who came after the show at the Waterfront….Just want you all to discover Fiona…she is special. She will be doing a show at The Waterfront Playhouse on Jan. 16 and I hope you will all attend. Bobby Nesbitt will be her special guest. They make beautiful music together!!!!

CELEBRATE CHRISTOPHER PETERSON’S 50TH BIRTHDAY ON NOV. 18…..The always Fah-bulous, Christopher Peterson will be celebrating his big day at Lateda in the By George Bar, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm! Let’s all get out there and wish him all the best! We do love Christopher, one of the shining stars in Key West!

‘PERSON OF INTEREST’ AT RED BARN THRU NOV. 24….We saw this play the other night and really enjoyed it! Directed and written by Bob Bowersox, it is extremely well-acted by Tom Murtha, Vanessa McCaffrey, Ross Pipkin, Karl Stahl, Melody Moore, Stephanie Yosen and Jack Terry. Great set design, well cast, super direction…. and the story is riveting….a real nail biter right to the end! Call 296-9911 to reserve your seats (and get season tix while you are at it!!) or go to www.redbarntheatre.com. The play runs thru Nov. 24th, Tues. thru Sat. Congrats to the Barn and Bob Bowersox on a terrific start of their new Theater season!

MASTER CHEFS CLASSIC TIX NOW ON SALE ONLINE…..The 19th annual Classic will be on Jan. 27, from 4 to 7 pm, at the Westin Pier Resort, 245 Front St….This is a hugely popular Culinary Competition that benefits the MARC House. These tix are on sale online only at www.keystix.com. Note that this year they will have 4 & 8 top tables available….everyone will get a food plate & if you buy event tix with the wine option, you will get your glass at the door as well as your food tray to expedite the door traffic and wine area congestion! Tix on sale at the MARC store at 1401 Seminary St, The Restaurant Store, 1111 Eaton St. beginning Mon., Jan. 7th.

INTERESTED IN A DEC. 1-8 TRIP TO CANCUN?….Connie Gilbert has a luxury timeshare unit in Cancun for rent the week of Dec. 1-8. It sleeps from 6 to 8…close to Mayan culture….If interested call Connie at 305-393-7844. (Note that both Fairspotter & Spirit Air have reasonable fares to Cancun from Miami or Ft. Lauderdale.)

‘HIDDEN IN PLAIN VIEW’ AT THE STUDIOS KEY WEST…. to see the exhibit, “Hidden in Plain View”….the faces & stories of homelessness! 600 White St. The Project Developer is Erika Biddle, and she has done something quite moving and incredible. She has a heart as big as the ocean and she really truly cares about people and their position in life. She has this passion to make things better always….Hope you read the wonderful article in the local paper on Erika’s project, on Tuesday. Great photography by Sheelman Sheelman.

PIER HOUSE,THRU NOV. 19….Larry Smith is at the piano in the Wine Galley from 7 pm on!!!!

AT THE TROPIC CINEMA… THRU NOV. 22……The Sessions…A Late Quartet…Hello, I Must Be Going…An Affair of the Heart…Seven Psychopaths!!

PRAYER CHAIN…..Please continue to remember the following in your thoughts and prayers…..the Mark Frechette Family….the friends & family of Caroline Cash…Tom Oosterhoudt… Richard Stephens…Sue Paden…Richard Crooks…Bonnie Piceu…Linda Greenberg…Jinny Luczak…Jean Zeman…Mary Lou Ferris…Ron Chmura…Lester Boatwright…Dawn Jones…Stephen Selka…Sue Lima-Fitch…Tony Freese…Alan Ferguson…Carol McNealey…Merle Hohman…John Cee…Jennifer O’Lear…Pat West…Karla Muir…Margaret Taylor…Perry Jones…Will Stephens…Sandra McMannis… 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!

BOSTON MARRIAGE THRU NOV. DEC. 11…..This David Mamet play is at The Carriage Trade Guest House at 529 Eaton St. at 8 pm. Tix are $30. Go to www.keystix.com! We are looking forward to being there on Nov. 18th!!!! This play runs only thru Dec. 11….only 9 performances! Call 612-386-7426 for more info. Reserve NOW!

PARADISE TENNIS ROUND ROBIN BENEFITS THE NUTCRACKER…NOV. 18… This monthly Round Robin at 1800 Atlantic, will benefit The Nutcracker….9 to Noon!!! All levels of tennis are welcome to participate.

COMMUNITY DAY AT THE LIGHTHOUSE, NOV. 18….All Locals are invited to tour The Key West Lighthouse on Whitehead St. & Truman. Also, stop in the Gift Shop which always has some interesting items!

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL…NOV. 18….It’s Des Caballeros, with Skipper Kripitz, Yvan Agbo, and Din Allen, presenting some exciting sounds from 5 to 7:30 pm in the Gardens!!!! Get there early….the place was packed last week!!!! Also that evening….

MANDY MILES BOOK SIGNING BENEFITS WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE ON NOV. 18….Come and meet Mandy, Key West’s beloved journalist & author, who will be at the Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St., signing her wonderful new book, “Tan Lines: Only in Key West”….Her hubby, Stan will be there & also her parents, whom I feel like I know from Mandy’s descriptions! 5:30 to 8:00 pm…The best part is that 20% of the proceeds from book sales will be contributed to the WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE!!!! We love Mandy and thank her for this!!!!

CIRCUS IN TOWN ON NOV. 18…..At KW High School on Flagler…..Showtime is 1:30 and 4:30 on Sunday. Get 2 for 1 tix….special prices for adults and children.

GREEN PARROT JAZZ JAM ON NOV. 18….It’s the weekly Sunday Jazz at 1 pm…..at 5:30 pm, it’s Bill Blue for Soundcheck!

MAJ JOHNSON AT PIER HOUSE ON NOV. 18….The superb, Maj Johnson, (who just got engaged!!!!) performs as the Showcase singer at 9 pm in the Wine Galley at the Pier House!!!!

AT SMOKIN’TUNA SALOON ON NOV. 18-22…..Singer/songwriter Rusty Lemmon performs at 4 Charles St…9 pm!!!

SHOW & SHINE CAR SHOW ON NOV. 18….The Fla Keys Southernmost Car club holds this even from noon till 4 pm at The Sugarloaf Lodge at MM17….Great classic cars, food, drinks, music & fun for the whole family. Call Dick at 942-1758 for more info!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON NOV. 18…..It’s Rob DiStasi at the piano from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott!!!

LATEDA TEA DANCE ON NOV. 18…..It’s “Turkey Tea” at Lateda from 4 to 6ish! Junior spins the records….and it is a dancing frenzy!!!! At 8 pm it’s Black & Skabuddah in the By George Bar!!!!

AT THE GREEN PARROT ON NOV. 18….At 1 pm, is Sunday Jazz…..ALL musicians are invited to participate with the trio…..5:30 pm it is Bill Blue performing!

SCHOONER WHARF ON NOV. 18….Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud…6:30 to 11 pm, Marty Stonely, Din Allen & Friends….9 to 1 am, the Magic of Frank Everhart.

HAPPY NOV. 19TH BIRTHDAY TO….SHERRY SWEET-TEWELL….SHAKTI ASSOULINE… HAPPY 11/19 ANNIVERSARY TO….SUZANNE & WISH WASHBURN!!!!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON NOV. 19TH…..It’s Michael Thomas in the lounge at Beachside Marriott!

DUELING BARTENDERS AT AQUA ON NOV. 19…..This is always a treat….dueling divas, Randy Thompson and either J.B. McLendon, Mark Watson, or Rick Dery… 5:30 pm…..Aquanettes perform each night at 9 pm, with 2 shows, at 9 and 11 pm on Friday and Satruday! 711 Duval St.

JAZZ JAM AT THE PIER HOUSE ON NOV. 19…..Larry is joined by Skipper Kripitz & Tim McAlpine at 9 pm in the Wine Galley and all that Jazz!!!!! All musicians and singers are invited to join in the Jazz!!!!!

DAVE BOOTLE AT LATEDA ON NOV. 19, 20, 21…..Dave Bootle rocks the By George Bar at 9 pm till midnight at the DA!!!! How perfect to have Dave & Debra & Patrick at Lateda! Each night is a party!!!!!

SCHOONER WHARF ON NOV. 19…..Noon to 5 pm, Raven Cooper….7 to 11 pm, The Real Malloys…9 to 1 am, the Magic of Frank Everhart!

HAPPY NOV. 20TH BIRTHDAY TO…..KEVIN HOYES…DAVID BRAY…SAM WILLIMOTT … GINNY DOEBLER!!!! HAPPY NOV. 20TH ANNIVERSARY TO….JOHN & PAT BOLLINGER!

DEBRA & PATRICK AT VIRGILIO’S ON NOV. 20…..The wonderful, Debra & Patrick will be joined by Skipper Kripitz & Bubba LowNotes for a great evening of song and music! 9 pm!!!!!

FLA KEYS COUNCIL OF THE ARTS ON NOV. 20…..Come to The PORCH at 429 Caroline St., 6 to 8 pm, and become a MEMBER of the Fla Keys Council of the Arts….Join or renew & enjoy 1 free draft beer or glass of wine, plus an invite to the Arts Council Holiday Party. Membership starts at $50. Call 295-4369 for more info or go to www.keysarts.com.

LATEDA ON NOV. 20……Upstairs, it’s Christopher Peterson’s EYECONS Show at 9 pm…call 296-6706 for tickets! At 9 pm in the By George Bar, it’s David Bootle!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN….NOV. 20….It’s Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas performing in the Lounge at 5 to 9 pm…..Beachside Marriott!!!! They are fab!

SCHOONER WHARF ON NOV. 20….Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud…7 to 11 pm, Raven Cooper….9 to 1 am, the Magic of Frank Everhart.

HAPPY NOV. 21ST BIRTHDAY TO….TERRY SCHMIDA….PAUL FOSTER!!!!

BOBBY NESBITT AT AQUA ON NOV. 21…..Bobby performs from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Aqua Nightclub, 711 Duval St…..Catch Bobby tonight!!!!!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN….NOV. 21….It’s Mike Emerson performing from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott!!!

ISLAND DOGS…NOV. 21….Singer/songwriter, Deb Hudson performs at Island Dogs, 505 Front St., at 8 pm! She is one super singer!!!!

SCHOONER WHARF ON NOV. 21…..Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud….7 to 11 pm, Gary Hempsey….9 to 1 am, the Magic of Frank Everhart.

NOV. 21 AT LATEDA…..Dave Bootle in the By George Bar at 9 pm!!!!

HAPPY NOV. 22ND BIRTHDAY TO……DENNIS HUDSON…CINDY EMMETT…JENIFER KRUSKAMP!!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EACH OF YOU! May you enjoy a blessed and beautiful holiday with those you love. And on Thankful Thursday…..take time to be grateful for the wonderful opportunities that we have….for our families and friends….and for continued health and happiness always. Dear Lord….we are all SO lucky to live here! I love you all!!!!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN…NOV. 22.. We are thankful that Carmen & Michael T are performing at 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott!!!

LATEDA ON NOV. 22 thru NOV. 24….It’s Debra & Patrick entertaining in the By George Bar at 9 pm till midnight!

NOV. 22 & 24…..At Lateda in the Crystal Room, it’s Christopher Peterson at 9 pm. Call 296-6706 for tickets.

SCHOONER WHARF ON NOV. 22….noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud….7 to 11 pm, TBA …9 to 1 am the Magic of Frank Everhart.

AQUA IDOL for THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE STARTS NOV. 27TH…Mark your calendars for this hugely-awaited for event!!! I have assembled a marvelous group of vocalists and entertainers who will be singing their hearts out for the benefit of The Waterfront Playhouse. Showtime is 6:30 pm every Tuesday evening….You won’t want to miss this a single Tuesday!!! I will be sharing our All-Star lineup soon….Free to attend….drink specials….The best show in town!!!! By the way, if you are interested in participating as a contestant, please e-mail me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net ASAP.

MARC HOUSE SEEKS X-MAS TREE VOLUNTEERS…Please call the MARC House to help unload Christmas Trees which arrive at 8 am on Nov. 20, Nov. 27 & Dec. 3….Tree Sale starts 9am to 8 pm on Nov. 23. Helpers are needed for these shifts…9 am to 1 pm….1 pm to 5 pm….5 to 8 pm. Call Mark at 304-8039 or the Plant Store at 296-9556. Note they are very short-handed on Opening Day, Nov. 23 & on weekends.

WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE INVITES YOU TO ATTEND THEIR FABULOUS PARTIES!

Tix are now on sale for the Waterfront Playhouse’s 2012-13 Dinners & Parties.

A GOOD EVENING an Alfred Hitchcock cocktail party on DEC. 7…to get you excited about the opening of 39 STEPS…at home of Sandra & Lee McMannis 6:30 to 8:30 pm….$65 per person.

JOIN THE CHRISTMAS PARADE…..DEC. 8….The Waterfront Playhouse has TWO Conch Trains this year….Last year was a roaring success…Get in the holiday spirit on Dec. 8….meet at Bayview Park at 6:30 pm…..$35 each.

ANNUAL GALA: RUFFLES & FLOURISHES…..JAN. 20….Great food by the Iron Chefs, open bar….fab Silent Auction….great dance music by Dave Bootle…at home of Jimmy Olson & Keith Dempster….6 to 9 pm….$75 FOR Waterfront Members, $150 for non members…. )2 complimentary tix are given to all Waterfront members at the Designer, Director & Producer levels!!!)

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 FLAMING 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……..The person interested in success has to learn to view failure as a healthy, inevitable part of the process of getting to the top. Lynda

PS…..My friend, Kristen Ryan has a fabulous condo to rent ….2 bedroom, 2 bath unit at the Hyatt Beach Club in Key West….Sleeps 6….Available President’s Day Week, Feb. 17th to Feb. 24th, 2013…..$1,500 for the week. If interested, call Kristen at 305-296-7775 or e-mail her at kristenmcglynn@hotmail.com.