JOY ON WEDNESDAY!!!
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18th, 2011, in KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!
TOMORROW IS THANKFUL THURSDAY…. So, PLEASE send me your things you are Thankful for sometime today so I can print them. Send to me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net.
PRAYER CHAIN… Please keep the following in your special thoughts and prayers……Richard Crooks….. George Poulin……Bill Larkin….Dennis Hudson….Carol Schenk….Nancy Stevens….Stephen Elliott….Rose Lopez….Claire Carroll…..Jennifer O’Lear……AJ Woods…Bill Mansfield….Dick Jones…Nancy Robinson…Sally Lewis….Alan Ferguson ……the Koenig Family….Billy Cartledge and Jim Hall…..two special friends who want 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.
LAST CHANCE TO SEE, RED, WHITE & TUNA…..May 18-21…. These are your LAST 4 nights to see the hilarious comedy, “Red, White, and Tuna” at The Waterfront Playhouse….. starring two of Key West’s most versatile actors, David Black and Mark Watson, who give dynamite performances!!! Directed by Cameron Murray, set design by Michael Boyer, and outrageous costumes by Carmen Rodriguez (This girl can do EVERYTHING!!!!), this show has audiences howling with laughter and coming back to see it again! Actors, David and Mark play 25 different hysterical and unforgetable characters gathered for a Fourth of July celebration. This show is so funny, you may want to wear your Depends when you see it!!!Congrats to Danny Weathers on another wonderful and delightful theater presentation at The Waterfront Playhouse. What a super way to end a stellar season of amazing theater! The opening night audience loved it and Bob and I laughed till our faces hurt! It’s pure delight to have Mark Watson back onstage, and he and David Black are a fabulous team together! For tickets to this laugh out loud show, call 294-5015 or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org! Note: Check out the Friday Night Date special which is 2 tix for $60, a $20 savings.
CONGRATS TO JOHN & MARILYN RINTAMAKI!!!! This lucky couple outbid everyone to win the fabulous Waterfront Playhouse Online Bidding For Good Item…..the 5 night stay at The Truman Little White House and The Gardens Hotel, with special Perks Galore! We salute this great couple and thank them for their generous support of The Waterfront Playhouse!
HELP KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL WITH OPERATION GRADUATION…. Thus far $12,000 has been collected for 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. Everyone is asked to help, as it takes a great effort to make this happen. However….it takes $8,000 MORE DOLLARS for this event to be put on. If the money isn’t raise the event will be cancelled. If everyone on my list contributed $15. Each, we could say we gave our graduating seniors a wonderful and safe time! Think about it….and send whatever you can to this Fund! Perhaps if your org wants to do something on behalf of the kids, you can put on a fundraiser. Or, donations can be sent to Key West High School….Attention of Leslie Holmes….at 2100 Flagler Ave…..Key West, FL 33040. Contact Leslie at 293-1549, ex:54434, or e-mail her at leslie.holmes@keysschools.com.
JOSEPH LOWE CONCERT AT ST. PAUL’S EVERY WEEKDAY….. ….. 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.
CHRISTOPHER PETERSON BACK, & BETTER THAN EVER!!!!…..MAY 20th… The always fabulous, Christopher Peterson, fresh from his gig in Las Vegas…is back in the Crystal Room with his sensational EYECONS show at LaTeDa! He opens on May 20…. At 9:00 pm, and his May shows are on the 21st, 27, and 28…and then on to June and July too! It will be GRAND to have Christopher back in Key West! We ALL have missed him a LOT! Call 296-6706 for tickets….Let’s give Christopher a great big Key West Welcome!
TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON MAY 18….….. May 18…..from 5 to 9 pm, it’s Lenore Troia entertaining!!!!…..…..2 for 1 Cocktails from 5 to 7 pm every night!!!!! Special Tapas Menu only on Tues. & Thurs. Beachside Marriott in the Lounge!!!!
SCHOONER WHARF ON MAY 18….…. On May 18, from Noon to 5 pm, it’s Michael McCloud entertaining…..From 7 to 11 pm, it’s Gary Hempsey & Russ Scavelli…… from 9 pm until 1 am, every day of the week, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart.
AQUA NIGHTCLUB…MAY 16 & 17… Located at 711 Duval St……On Monday, 5/16, it’s Dueling Bartenders with Randy Thompson doing singing duels with Rick Dery or JB McLendon…..5:30 pm……On Tuesday, 5/17, it’s Aqua Idol at 6:30 PM……Great singing contestant earning money for scholarships for high school students……Great fun…… See the glamorous Aquanettes strut their stuff at 9 pm on Mon. & Tues. evening! Great FUN!
LATEDA PRESENTS…May 18…… On May 18, it’s Debra & Patrick performing in the By George Bar at 8:30 pm……In fact they spice things up from 5/18 to 5/22.
EVERY FRIDAY IN MAY AT THE BOTTLECAP…… See Deejay Gerk with a new style of D’Jing, in the Groove Lounge at The BottleCap 1128 Simonton St. This is a blending audio with your fave music video, to bring the craziest visual performance Key West has been ‘dying’ to see! This well take place on May 13, 20, and 27 all during the month of May from 11 PM to 3 AM!!!!
A PUN FOR YOU….. Contrary to singers & guitarists, bass players are very low-key!
SKIPPER & BOBBY NESBITT AT SALUTE’S ON MAY 20….. The fantabulous Bobby Nesbitt will perform with Skipper Kripitz from 6 to 8 PM at the weekly sunset music series at Salute Restaurant at Higg’s Beach. Doesn’t get much better than Skippo and Bobby!!!!
LAST WEEK TO SEE SHORT ATTENTION SPAN THEATRE AT THE RED BARN…May 18-21… This show runs thru Sat., May 21. Tix are $35 . On Thrifty Thursdays call the box office and get 2 tix for $50. 296-9911. This show presents an evening of short plays, some funny, some sad, some touching and even disturbing. A great group of performers including Shakti Assouline,
BobBowersox, Pony Charvet, Carolyn Cooper, Mook J, Quincy Perkins, Erin McKenna, Chad
Newman, Eli Pancamo, Randi Reams, and Joanie SullivaN star! . You can also go to
www.redbarntheatre.com for tix. We saw this unique and wild and wacky show on Thurs. and had a delightful time! Everyone gives his all! Congrats to the Red Barn on a super season!
IMPROVABLES COMEDY CRUISE….SAT. MAY 21….. This event takes place every Sat. eve aboard Sunset Watersports Pary Cat….Tix are $45 or $25 with a Local ID…includes a two hour cruise, comedy show, free beer, wine and soft drinks, and appetizers, DJ and dancing. A full cash bar is available. Check in at 8 pm…boat leaves at 8:30 pm. For reservations call 305-296-2554, or visit www.keywestimprov.com.
JEANIE FALCONE PERFORMS….May 20 & 21….. …… On May 20 & 21, Jeanie will be serenading everyone at The Bull at 1:00 PM!!!!!
HAPPY MAY 18TH BIRTHDAY …… to that adorable Brit, STEVE GURMIN!!!!!
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!!!!!
$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!!!
MAY & JUNE DANCE CLASSES WITH LUCY & LEON…. Learn to dance with Lucy & Leon….3 new 8 week dance courses starting May 9 & qq. #1) Mon., from 8 to 9 pm, beginner Rumba…#2).Wed., from 7 to 8 pm, beginner intermediate Latin Mix….#3).Wed. from 8 to 9 pm, Beginner/ Intermediate Swing. Singles Welcome…Please Pre-register. Located at Paradise Health & Fitness Dance Studio at 1706 N. Roosevelt Blvd. Call 296-6348 or e-mail 2610fog@bellsouth.net.
A PARAPROSDOKIAN SENTENCE FOR YOU…. Experience is the thing you have left when everything else is gone!
ATTENTION WINTER RESIDENTS WHO ARE HEADING NORTH….. Many of our winter KW residents are heading north. As you clean your houses to depart, the Outreach Mission (292-3013) & Soup Kitchen (294-2772), at St. Mary’s Church would appreciate your donations of unopened and unused food for their pantry to help those in need. Thanks!
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.
MOVIES AT THE TROPIC…… Great flicks at The Tropic Cinema….Jane Eyre, Hanna, Soul Surfer and Bill Cunningham New York……We saw the latter, and loved it! It was just so special and we fell in love with this very dear and eccentric photographer for the NY Times! Npte: We just saw Jane Eyre on Mon. eve, and really enjoyed it. It is beautifully done….well-acted, interesting story, beautiful scenery, and gorgeous soundtrack. Just love British themed movies!
DIABETES MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP MAY 18-JUNE 20….. The FLA Keys Area Health
Educ. Center is sponsoring a 6 wk. workshop that promotes self-mgt. of diabetes….program designed for those who have diabetes or a family history of diabetes. Every Mon., from 5/16 to 6/20 from 10 am until 12:30 pm….at DePoo Hospital, Kennedy Dr., Key West. To sign up call Jeanne Somma, RN at Keys AHEC….743-7111, ex: 208. $20 deposit for materials will be refunded at the end of the workshop series.
RANDY MCALLISTER AT HOG’S BREATH….MAY 18 TO 22…. Texas singer/songwriter, Randy McAllister performs at Hog’s Breath Saloon, 400 Front St. 10 pm until 2 am.
5-DAY INTENSIVE DANCE CLASS AT COFFEEMILL STARTS MAY 18…. Famed Martha Graham dancer, Maurizio Nardi, and others, kick off this 5 days Modern Dance classes for interested students. This is a great opportunity to work with the best! Go to www.coffeemilldance.com or call Penny Leto at 296-9982. Located at 916 Pohalski St. This will be 3 classes a day for five days…a talented student will win a scholarship for the winter intensive classes. Artists are welcome to paint and sketch the dancers in action.
HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR FINAL SHOW ON MAY 18… The Final Concert of the year will be presented at 7 pm at the school at 2100 Flagler Ave…..Come and see our very talented teens!
GRUNT’S BAR COOK OFF ON MAY 18…. This event takes place at Grunt’s Bar, 409 Caroline St., from 6:30 to 8 pm….Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. The category is Salads (NO Lettuce!) Vote for your faves. $5 for each vote. The winner chooses the next charity recipient. Great FUN…no need to register. Call 294-8280 for info.
AT THE GARDENS HOTEL…MAY 18 THRU 22…… The D’Vine Wine Gallery is open from Wed. thru Sun. from 5 to 10 pm……On May 19, in the Conservatory, it’s the fab Bobby Nesbitt performing from 5:30 to 9:30 PM…..On May 22, it’s Sunday Jazz from 5:30 to 8:00, with Lenore Troia, Rich Ciavolino and Marty Stonely….always a party at the Gardens!!!
DANCE MOVIE AT TROPIC ON MAY 19 & 20…. A modern dance film festival will present documentaries on the legendary choreographers, Martha Graham and Paul Taylor at 6:30 pm…tix are $10….$6 for members.
WALK ON WHITE ON THURS., MAY 19TH…… This takes place from 6 to 9 pm at all the galleries, shops, and studios on White St. Make sure you visit them all, especially Harrison Gallery, The Studios, and Stone soup Gallery! And drop in at The Coffee Mill to witness some amazing dancing by some fabulous dancers! (Read below!)
COFFEEMILL DANCERS ON WALK ON WHITE ON MAY 19….. This has been a huge hit….. all the dance instructors will be performing along with the visiting dancers for the Thursday, Walk on White….at 916 Pohalski St. 8:30 PM! Wine will be served!
HARRISON GALLERY….MAY 19…. The lovely Harrison Gallery at 825 White St. will be open for Walk on White from 6 to 8 pm……It will feature the paintings of magnificent and extinct Carolina Parakeets by Cynthia Kulp.
LITTLE PALM ISLAND WINE/DINNER…MAY 19….. This will be the last wine dinner of the season on Thurs., 5/19 featuring wines from Ramey Vineyards…cost is $165…if there are 6 people from Key West, a van will pick you up at 5:30 pm at Ocean Key House, and then bring you back to KW….otherwise you must be out there for the 6:30 launch. Call 872-2551 for reservations.
KW HIGH SCHOOL ART ON DISPLAY AT THE ARMORY…MAY 19-27…. The art pieces by 15 talented high school students will be on display and for sale….600 White St…..The Studios of KW….6 to 9:00 PM, during the Walk on White! Call 296-0458 with questions or more info.
BOTTLECAP HAPPY HOUR…FRI., MAY 20…. From 5 to 8 pm, Happy Hour, all are invited to attend….to benefit The Wesley House! Celebrity bartenders are Mayor Criag & his wife Cheryl Cates….Howard & Cyndy Livingston, Rep. Ron Saunders, and others. Hors d’oeuvres will be served….50/50 raffle, and silent auction. Support this great cause!
THE ROYAL BALL ON MAY 21….. Join reigning Fantasy Fest King Chris Elwell, and Queen Anne O’Shea at the First Annual Royal Ball, an affair honoring ALL past Kings & Queens, Dukes & Duchesses, etc. for their tireless fundraising for AIDS Help. Food by The Iron Chefs…Music by Jeanie Falcone….Open Bar….Tix ar $50 at the door or by calling Pam at 296-6196 in advance. Time is 7:30 to 10:00 PM…At the beautiful home of Bryan Greene & Tony Konrath, 910 Watson St. ALL invited to this fab event!
ANCHORS AWEIGH FISHING TOURNEY….MAY 21….. This event will raise money for the nonprofit clubhouse which serves as the recovery center for residents of the Keys who have alcohol & drug addictions. There will be prizes in various categories. Cost for a private boat is $125 for four anglers….includes entry, tournament T-shirt, a ticket to the May 20 Captain’s meeting and a ticket to the awards barbecue at the Southernmost Hotel. For those who don’t own a boat, you can go on the Tortuga !V Party boat at $65 per person. Get applications at 404 Virginia St. For more info call Pete at 509-7244.
HUGE YARD SALE AT MIKE MCCABE’S…MAY 22…… Another one of our fabulous Key West entertainers Michael McCabe, will soon be departing Key West for work on the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. He is holding a giant Yard Sale/Goodbye Open House, and party from 9 am to 3 pm at his home at 1709 United St. on Sunday, May 22nd. Come and be there to browse, buy, and bid adieu to Michael! He has sooo many items for sale! There will be coffee and donuts in the morning and grilled food and drinks in the afternoon. Hugs from Michael are Free! Michael McCabe will be deeply missed!
RED BARN AUDITONS FOR NEXT SEASON ON MAY 22…. Auditions for “Forbidden Broadway” are from 5 to 6 pm. Auditions for “God of Carnage” …”Match” and “Red are from 6 to 8 pm. Sign in and you will be seen in order. Located at 319 Duval St. No parking at The Barn.
MCC CHURCH EVENT ON MAY 22ND…. A bit early, but I hear tix are going fast already! Come to Lateda’s Crystal Room to celebrate Sister Glory Alice’s Joyous Jubilee & Spiritual Revival Celebration….an eve of inspired entertainment….7:30 PM….less than 10 tables left….Table price is $125 and $100. General seats are $20 at the door. Performers are Sister Glory Alice, Eric Cole, and Rev. Joe McMurray. Call Ben Teague at 395-2559 for reservations!
AT THE PIER HOUSE MAY 22….. The Sunday Showcase performer will be tenor sax player , Les Dudley, a member of Paradise Big band….he joins Larry at 9 pm! Note that Larry is at the piano on Fri., Sat. & Mon. at 7 pm! Monday, May 23, is Jazz Night, and this week Larry features Roger Van Zant and Tim McAlpine at 9 pm in the Wine Galley!
AUDITIONS FOR 2012 WATERFRONT MUSICAL….MAY 24…. Auditions will be held for ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ at 7 pm on May 24 at The Waterfront Playhouse. Needed are 5 men and 4 women….Great singers, with good comedic skills (go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for character breakdown!) Production dates are March 7 to April 7, 2012….ALL roles are open and all roles are paid. For more info contact Danny Weathers, who will be directing at accessdanny@gmail.com. Michael Fauss will be musical director, and Penny Leto, choreographer.
SCHOONER WHARF MINIMAL REGATTA ON MAY 29TH…. Construction kits for those who want to enter this annual contest, can be bought at Manley de Boer on Eaton St. Many awards are presented in two categories. Entry fee for up to a 6 member team is $20….and will benefit a military service organization. Get entry forms at Schooner Wharf or on the website at www.schoonerwharf.com.
SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR KIDS AT THE STUDIOS OF KEY WEST….. Many various
programs will be offered at 600 White St. this summer. Call TSKW at 296-0458 or stop at The
Armory to enroll your child!
Love to YOU…and Remember… Real elation is when you feel you could touch a star without standing on tiptoe!
Lynda
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