JUMPIN’ JANUARY!!!!

 

JANUARY 2, THRU JANUARY 7, 2015 IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA

 

HAPPY JAN. 2 BIRTHDAY TO….JUNE HUDSON…MARTHA BARNES… HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…MARGARET & KEN DOMANSKI…..DAVID & IRENE EYER.

 

DEAR READERS….We celebrated Christmas in Ohio with a lot of our family, and it was great….Our dear Rose Cottage is always waiting to greet us …. And we immediately had it all decorated for Christmas….The weather for the most part, was amazingly calm with no snow at all…..but when we departed on Dec. 30, it was 18 degrees and frost was everywhere! Glad to be back in warm Key West….Bob and I both caught colds and coughs … Bob’s seems to have gotten better, and I am still hacking away and then I got laryngitis!!! Ugh!!! Any great home remedies out there you can recommend?

 

LATEDA ON NEW YEAR’S EVE!!!!…..What a great time it was to gather at this truly wonderful Key West Treasure of a Place….Christopher Rounds and Patrick Hegarty planned a thrilling evening for everyone on New Year’s Eve!!!! We were surrounded by some of our dearest of dear friends, who met there after the various places and parties they had attended! LATEDA brings people together…it is the place to be! I wish each of you a most wonderful 2015….good times, special moments, and divine memories! Thanks for your support and know that you are loved!

 

AQUA IDOL FOR THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE…JAN.6….MARK YOUR CALENDARS !!!!!!! and make sure you get there early, for the first evening of Aqua Idol for the Waterfront Playhouse! Jan.6 at 6:30 to 8 pm! Still gives you time to do all kinds of things the rest of the evening! Scroll down and read about our exciting amazing line up of vocalists. You will be treated to a FREE show of grand talent every single Tuesday through the end of March. We have the very best audiences ever…TERRIFIC singers and there will be another great prize package for the Top 3!!!!

 

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE!!!!….There are 7 Levels of Membership….and each one has wonderful privileges….For as little as $100 a year, YOU can become a member of the esteemed Waterfront Playhouse and have recognition of ticket pre-sales, mention in our Playbills, and a Membership card with 20% discounts 22 of Key West’s super restaurants. Call 294-5015 or go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org and become a member NOW! And while you are at, NOW is the time to get a Season Subscription too!!! Tell them I sent you!

 

‘NOISES OFF’ JAN.2 & 3 THIS WEEK AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE…..The 75th Anniversary Season started off with a BIG BANG…. This devastatingly hilarious play, NOISES OFF… at the Waterfront Playhouse, and runs thru Jan. 10….This show is selling tickets like hot cakes!!!! Tickets are on sale by going online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or by calling 294-5015…..THIS IS A DO NOT MISS SHOW!!!!! Danny Weathers has assembled a brilliant hysterical Cast, composed of David Black, Brandon Beach, Carolyn Cooper, Matt Hulsey, Tony Konrath, Erin McKenna, JB McLendon, Joan O’Dowd, and Susannah Wells…. who will have you rolling in the aisles….AND Michael Boyer has designed a brilliant set!

 

TAVERN ‘N TOWN, JAN. 2,9,&16….Mike Emerson entertains from 5 to 9 pm…

 

FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE ON JAN.2….At Bayview Park…Tonight see ‘The Wizard of Oz.’ Bring the family, blankets and low chairs….7 pm….

 

NEW SHOP, “GRACE” OPENS….This lovely new boutique filled with wonderful items, has opened quietly at 600 Frances St. on the corner of Southard….Kim Rettenwander is the delightful manager.. Lots of wonderful items to ‘grace’ your life and bring smiles to your faces! Store hours are 11 am to 8 pm, daily….Make sure you stop in and tell them I sent you! Time to start buying those holiday presents for the special people in your life! The Opening Gala will be held on January 22!!!!

 

LIBBY YORK HAS NEW GIG, JAN. 2….Libby will be entertaining every Friday night, from 6 to 8 pm at Melody Reger’s new Shrimp Road Bar & Grill at the Stock Island Marina….Playing the piano for her the first two weeks is John Simon….then Bobby Nesbitt joins Libby on Jan.9!!!!

 

DENIS HYLAND OFFERS DANCE CLASSES, STARTED DEC.5…..Multi talented, DENIS HYLAND, is teaching a Theater Jazz Dance Class for all dance levels at the CoffeeMill Dance Studio….he has taught this class in NYCat the Broadway and Broadway Dance Center…90 minute class starts with a 45 minute cardio, stretching, etc. workout….and concludes with a fun and fluid series of steps and combinations. Experience a broad range of styles from traditional & contemporary jazz to Fosse, Broadway, Vegas, using R&B, ethnic and pop music. Stretch out, tone up and learn to work it!!! 10:30 am to noon thru the season. For more info or to sign up call 296-9982 or go to www.coffeemilldance.com.

 

LATEDA, JAN.2….DEBRA & PATRICK entertains in the By George Bar at 9 pm till the bewitching hour! Randy Roberts LIVE! show… In the Crystal Room at 9pm…call 296-6706 for tix!

 

HOG’S BREATH, JAN.2&3&4…..1 pm, Kenny & Cuda….5pm, Dennis McCoughey…10 pm, The Dan Harvey Band (NFL on TV and not Cuda & Kenny at 1 on Sunday.)

 

VISIT THE BACK BAR AT AQUA NIGHTCLUB….From 5 to 11 pm every single evening!!!! This is great for private functions, special occasions and celebrations!

BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY LISTS….If you would like to be included in the Birthday and anniversary Lists that I send out every month, please let me know your month and day by sending that info to me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net. There are special perks to being on the lists!!!!

PRAYER CHAIN…..Please continue to remember the following in your thoughts and prayers…the family and friends of Vivian Baxter….Terry Muir……the Stettler Family …Mona Santiago …Bob Morgan… Doug Lafferty …Brian Hall……Cameron Murray ……Gerri Louise Gates…. Aurora Phoenix and parents Rock Solomon & Michelle … the Rodriguez family…..Connie Gilbert….Bob Sledz…….Eloise Keiser …Joel Biddle … Eunice Symons …Judy Graham …. Gerry Tinlin …Jorge Orales…… John Faile … Richard Stephens… Tony Martinez…..Brian Martinez and family …. The friends and family of Perry Jones… The family and friends of Richard Crooks … Orchid Ilaqua … Tom Oosterhoudt… Ron Maranian …Nancy Robinson …Boomer Crue …Virgil Williams …Dee Dee Duecker … Karla Muir … Vincent Gregory …Sal Salinero …Dawn Jones …Tony Freese… Alan Ferguson… John Cee …Lee Garrison… Jennifer O’Lear …Margaret Taylor …Carol Schenk …Stephen Elliot …Roland Ryper … Brent Ramer …Patrick Richards. Remember, there are many reasons that we pray…not just for those who are ill…. I do believe that when we all send prayers and good vibes to those in need, those prayers mystically meet and surround those being prayed for. Sometimes we pray for miracles and the impossible….sometimes we pray to just cope with the results of what happens to those we are praying for. Sometimes we pray for strength to go on and to accept…sometimes we pray for thanksgiving. We are in this thing called ‘Life’ together….and we all have power within us to help our fellow man. Bless you for remembering our loved ones….Prayer changes things! Let me know if you know of anyone who should be added to this LIST.

AT THE TROPIC CINEMA, JAN-2 thru JAN 8.…THE IMITATION GAME ( Great!) ….WILD….BIG EYES… THEORY OF EVERYTHING (wonderful!)… THE INTERVIEW

THE GARDENS HOTEL, JAN.2…Michael Robinson is at the piano from 5 to 7 pm.

PIER HOUSE BEACH BAR…JAN.2…….12-3pm, Chris Toler…4-7 pm, Joel Nelson.

SMOKIN’ TUNA SALOON, JAN.2,….James Slater 5pm…At 9 pm it’s Caffeine Carl and Friends…

SCHOONER WHARF, JAN.2&3…noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud…7-midnight, The Alliens!

GREEN PARROT, JAN.2…Jeff Clark & Good Company at 5:30….At 10 pm on Jan. 2&3, it’s Donna the Buffalo entertaining!

GEIGER KEY MARINA, JAN.2….The Island Time Band performs from 5 to 9pm

FRANGIPANI GALLERY, JAN.2….Artist’s reception for Irene Stanton, from 6-9 pm… Free to attend, all invited.

A PUN FOR YOU….No matter how much you push the envelope….It will still be stationery!

‘7 ARTISTS & FRIENDS GALLERY’ (formerly Wet Paint Gallery in the LaConcha)..HAS MOVED…. It is now located at 122 Duval St….right across the street from the Harley Davidson Shop & The Bagatelle restaurant…between the World’s Smallest Bar & Hog’s Breath … open 10 to 6 pm….Read below about the special deal/discount for our readers and the extra benefit for the WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE!!!!

5% DISCOUNT FOR YOU AND THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE!!!!!……READERS…..IF YOU MENTION THAT YOU READ ABOUT ‘7 ARTIST’S’ IN THIS BLOG, YOU MENTION IT AND YOU WILL RECEIVE A 5% DISCOUNT…PLUS 5% WILL GO TO BENEFIT THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE!!!!! I personally want to thank my fave jewelry designer, JENNIFER BADRY, who is at 7 ARTISTS GALLERY…who has come up with this special idea!!!!! THANKS, JENNIFER!!!!!

LOTS OF UPCOMING SHOWS TO GET TICKETS FOR….SCROLL DOWN…GO TO WWW.KEYSTIX.COM SO YOU WON’T BE DISAPPOINTED…..

HUGH’S VIEW AT THE NEW STUDIOS….Hugh Ware, the delightful father of Jeffrey, passed away this year. He left his mark on all of us who had the great pleasure to know and love him. Jeff always told his dad, to not worry about leaving money to him after he died…that he should spend it and enjoy his life. Of course, Hugh still left an inheritance to Jeff and Rosi….and guess what…Jeff thought of a wonderful idea to use that money to pay tribute to his Hugh, who happened to adore Key West! The money is going to ensure that the new Studio Bldg. on Eaton St. will get a lovely Rooftop Garden and it will be called HUGH’S VIEW!!! It will be open every night and offer panoramic views over Key West….Since the LaConcha closed its rooftop viewing area, this will be a welcome evening oasis!!! Events, exhibits, and a bar will be there. We need your help! Over $300,000 has been raised for this project but monetary contributions are still needed. Please mail donations to Jeff Ware, 1400 Olivia St., Key West, FL 33040. Make checks out to TSKW, and indicate your donation is specifically for HUGH’S VIEW… Write that in the memo line. This will ensure that all contributions to the fund will ONLY be used to complete the Roof Garden. (Note that this is separate from any contribution you may make to The Studios, itself.) Support beams have already been completed. Work for the Garden is slated to begin in early June, 2015. Jeff is hoping for it to be open before the end of 2015 so that all who loved Key West and Hugh, can be there to raise a glass atop HUGH’S VIEW, around this time next year. The more money that can be raised now, the more spectacular the Rooftop Garden, will be!!! Jeff and Rosi Ware thank you from the bottom of their hearts for your thoughtfulness and generosity! For any more info contact Jeff at jcwkeywest@comcast.net.

‘LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO’, JAN. 2&3 THIS WEEK….Go to www.redbarntheatre.com or call 296-9911 for tix!!!!

“THE PRICE” on JAN.2& 3 THIS WEEK…The Fringe Theater drama, The Price opened….Go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 for tickets. Dates for the play by Arthur Miller, are Dec.26-28…Jan.2-4 and Jan.8-11. Presented in the Garret of the Mel Fisher Museum at 200 Greene St. Directed by Murphy Davis, and stars, Michael McCabe, Melody Moore, Bob Bowersox, and Peter King. This play is about the reunion between two estranged brothers, family values, and how our early choices make us the people we become.

WIN A 5-COURSE ITALIAN DINNER…Dinner Party for 8…sponsored by the Chefs of the Sons & Daughters of Italy to benefit The Sheriff’s Animal Farm….Buy tix for this Feast…$5 each ticket or 5 for $20…50% of proceeds goes to the Farm…Winning Ticket will be drawn on Feb.11…Call 305-294-3249 to buy tix.

MAD HATTER CELEBRITY HAT AUCTION, JAN.9…Come to Aqua Nightclub for this benefit for children who deserve a birthday party! Money will be raised for the Guardian ad Litem program of which, owner, Kimball Ingram, is involved in. The theme is MAD HATTER, with a Hat Auction…5:30 to 8 pm at 711 Duval St. on Jan. 9…Mark your calendars….ALSO…it happens to be Kimballs’ Birthday!!!! Fun for a good cause!!!!

LOOK FOR ANOTHER NEW STORE TO OPEN….Eden Brown & her husband are opening a new store called ISLE COOK KEY WEST, at 218 Whitehead St., across from the Audubon House…upscale kitchen, cook and table ware…with a large demo kitchen in the center of the store where local chefs will provide cooking lessons. These will be scheduled lessons and private events will also be booked. Call 741-7443 for more info. This store is set to open at the end of the month!

AN EVENING WITH TERRENCE MCNALLY…JAN.30….The Waterfront Playhouse is elated to present this very special evening with the most remarkable playwright of our day, at this one-night only, once-in-a-lifetime event. Mr. McNally will talk about his extraordinary career in the theater…the actors, singers and directors who have realized his work on stage and the inspirations that have kept his work vital over 5 decades. He will be joined onstage by several special guest stars who will perform numbers from the musicals for which Mr. McNally has written the book. Directing this show will be Murphy Davis. McNally has won Tony & Drama Desk awards for Love!Valour!Compassion!….Master Class…Kiss of the Spider Woman…Lips Together, Teeth Apart and Ragtime. Other of his works are Mothers and Sons, The Lisbon Traviata, The Full Monty, Frankie & Johnny, The Ritz, and Catch Me if You Can. Currently, Mr. McNally has the biggest hit on Broadway, ‘It’s Only A Play’….His brilliant ‘Master Class’ is being made into a movie with Meryl Streep. Future plans include a major production of The Visit, with Chita Rivera and music & lyrics by Kander & Ebb. This show will sell out, so call now at 294-5015 or go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org. All tickets $75….8 pm!

 

HAPPY JAN. 3 BIRTHDAY TO….JEAN CARPER…HOWARD LIVINGSTON…. DAVID HERZOG… GENEVEIVE ISAKSEN

CLOSING NIGHT OF ‘NOISES OFF’ IS JAN. 10…..If you haven’t seen this hilarious play at the Waterfront Playhouse, Jan. 10 will be your last chance. Tickets have been selling tremendously…..call 294-5015 or go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org. There will be a closing night After Party on Jan. 10, at LaTeDa, 1125 Duval St. Come by to congratulate the cast and staff on another marvelous run! The party should start about 10:30 pm…..Food will be passed…cash bar! Thanks for your support of the Waterfront Playhouse!!!!!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN, JAN. 3,10,&17…Bobby Nesbitt is at the piano from 5 to 9 pm!

Note that happy hour is from 5-7pm and all drinks are half price. Dinner special … ALL entrees are only $19.95 if you are seated before 6:30 pm every day… Not on Thanksgiving!!!

LUCKY STREET GALLERY, JAN.3-12….Watercolor Exhibit by artist, Lincoln Perry … Reception on Jan. 3 at 6:30-8:30 at 540 Greene St. Also featured is Mariette Roodenberg and her fab photography!

RUM BARREL ON Front ST, JAN.3…Chris Thomas entertains from 6 to midnight!

LATEDA, JAN. 3….DEBRA & PATRICK perform in the By George Bar at 9 pm…1125 Duval St. In the Crystal Room, it’s Christopher Peterson’s EYECONS show at 9..call 296-6706!

PIER HOUSE BEACH BAR, JAN.3…12-3pm, Rob DiStasi…4-7, Amandah Jantzen!

GARDENS HOTEL, JAN.3….Will Johnson performs from 5 to 7 pm.

SMOKIN’ TUNA, JAN.3.…Joal Rush at 5…Caffeine Carl & Friends, 9pm.

 

HAPPY JAN.4 BIRTHDAY TO…KEITH LAPP….CHRIS HIGGINS!!!

BOBBY NESBITT PRESENTS ‘STEPPING OUT’… AT TENNESSEE WILLIAMS CABARET, JAN. 4&5….This is a show NOT to be missed! Lucky you if you have tixkets. Two nights only to see and hear Bobby’s 9th season in the Cabaret….a fab tribute to FRED ASTAIRE….8 pm….Call 295-7676 or go online to www.keystix.com for tix!

IMPROMTU CONCERT ON JAN.4….4 pm at St. Paul’s Church on Eaton & Duval Sts… Acclaimed sax player, Ashu will perform works by Jacque Ibert, Paul Creston, and Astor Piazzolla, and more….Pianist Kuang Hao Huang will accompany Ashu. Tix are $20 at the door or at www.keystix.com. All students, Free!

LATEDA, JAN.4… Tea Dance at 4 pm…At 9 pm, Debra & Patrick perform in the By George Bar. Enjoy the many improvements owner Christopher Rounds has made to this fab spot!

GREEN PARROT, JAN.4….At 9 pm, it’s Donna the Buffalo entertaining!

PIER HOUSE BEACH BAR, JAN.4….noon to 3 pm, Amandah Jantzen….

TAVERN ‘N TOWN, JAN.4….Michael Thomas will be at the piano from 5 to 9 pm.

JAZZ AT THE GARDENS HOTEL, JAN.4….Mike Emerson and Friends entertain…. from 5:00 to 7:30 pm at the beautiful Gardens Hotel! Don’t Miss!!!

SMOKIN’ TUNA SALOON, JAN. 4..….Joal Rush…5 pm…Rusty Lemmon Band at 9 pm.

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., JAN.4….Chad Burtch at 6-10pm.

SCHOONER WHARF JAN.4….Noon to 5, Michael McCloud…6:30-11, That Hippie Band.

‘ON WITH THE SHOW’…THE WATERFRONT GALA…JAN.18….This is the Waterfront Playhouse’s 75th anniversary and the Gala will be an Extravaganza for sure! ….From 6 to 9 pm at the Truman Little White House at 111 Front St….$85 for Waterfront Members…..$170 for Non-Members…. 2 Comp tickets to all Members at the Designer, Director, and Producer Levels. This will be an incredible eve of Grand Cuisine by the Iron Chefs, Open Bar, Music by the Southernmost Brass and Decades of Dance by Lucy Carleton….plus the most AMAZING Silent Auction you have EVER seen! You can order you tix online at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org, or call Gary Symons at 305-394-7445. Black Tie encouraged!

 

HAPPY JAN.5 BIRTHDAY TO….TRISH MANLEY…..MICHAEL MUNOZ…. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO… KAREN & VINCE TAPOROWSKI….PETER & LINDA RYSMAN

VIRGILIO’S, JAN. 5…The Retros at 9:30 pm, with Skippo, Bubba, Larry Baeder and Tony Baltimore!

ART GALLERY OPENS ….Stop in at Paul Gildea’s, “Gildea Contemporary Gallery & Fine Arts” …. 522 Southard St….He is carrying international art and sculptures…!!

PIER HOUSE BEACH CLUB, JAN. 5…12-3pm, Rob DiStasi entertains.

THEOLOGY ON TAP AT THE PORCH, JAN.5,12,19,26….This is a weekly gathering where faith, culture & community meet from 6 to 8 pm every Monday….429 Caroline St…Topics touch on values, choices, meaning, understanding and foundational concepts. All invited to share a pint and a thought….all denominations welcome…296-4369!!!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN, JAN.5&12….Michael Thomas entertains from 5 to 9 pm!

LATEDA ON JAN.5…9pm, Dave Bootle performs!!!! in the By George Bar!!!

GREEN PARROT, JAN.5…At 10 pm, it’s Good Company entertaining!

SMOKIN’ TUNA SALOON, JAN.5….Scott Kirby at 5 pm…Caffeine Carl&the Buzz at 9.

MERLOT MONDAY AT FAUSTO’S, JAN.5,12,19,26…..10% off all Merlot….!!!!

SCHOONER WHARF, JAN.5,12&19…noon to 5, Raven Cooper…7-11 pm….7-11pm, Marty Stonely & Chris Toler.

HOG’S BREATH, JAN.5….1pm, Zack Seemiller…5:30, Ronnie Johnson & Michael Murray…10pm, Death By Coconuts!

KIM GORDON AT THE RED BARN, JAN.12….Musical Theater soprano, Kim Gordon, presents her show, ‘ISN’T IT ROMANTIC’ at 8 pm at the Red Barn….singing love songs from the Great American Songbook….Call 296-9911 for tix!

 

HAPPY JAN.6 BIRTHDAY TO…CYNDY LIVINGSTON…GINGER BONCEK…HELEN HARRISON…MICHAEL ROTH…PAUL HILSON…JACK BEHMKE…Please remember JUNIOR WINTERS!!!!

AQUA IDOL FOR THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE STARTS TODAY!!!!, JAN.6….This is the IDOL you have been anxiously awaiting! At 6:30 pm, emcee Tom Luna, will introduce you to some amazing Key West talent! I am proud to announce that the following vocalists will be singing their hearts out for the benefit of The Waterfront Playhouse….. NAUNI BAILLOU…GREG CHAPLIN…TREVOR DE VOOGHT…BILLY HOLLOWELL …EM LAZOTT…CASSIE MCGEE….BRUCE MOORE…GRISELE PADRON… ROCK SOLOMON …DONAVAN PAVILICEK … TRACI REYNOLDS… LAURA RICHARDSON…SKIP SHER ….DANIEL WIGGINS….CAMERON ZBIKOWSKI! I highly recommend that you get there early, as last season it was standing room only by 6 pm, and this year it promises to be the same! Judges the first week will be Sam Trophia, Dave Bootle AND Myself!!!! It should be a night to remember!!!!

‘NOISES OFF’ AT WATERFRONT JAN.6,7,8,9& 10 THIS WEEK….You must do yourself a favor and see this wild, wacky and wonderful comedy running till Jan. 10….Call 294-5015 or go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for tickets. Wear your Depends!

‘THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO’ AT RED BARN, JAN.6-10 THIS WEEK….. You will delight with this special play…as we did…call 296-9911 for tix….or go online to www.redbarntheatre.com for tix. Stars Laurie Breakwell, Karen Grant, Jessica Jackson, Lisa Monda, Kaleb Smith, Rock Solomon and Seth Yates….directed by Joy Hawkins.

PIER HOUSE BEACH BAR, JAN.6…noon to 3, Chris Toler….4-7pm, Rob DiStasi!!!

LATEDA, JAN.6….It’s Dave Bootle in the By George Bar at 9 pm…Randy Roberts LIVE! show at 9 pm…call 296-6706 for tix.

FIONA AT MCCONNELL’S, JAN.6,13,20,27…The always fab Fiona Molloy performs at 900 Duval St. from 7:30 to 11 pm…..McConnell’s Irish Pub!!!!

GREEN PARROT, JAN. 6….At 9 pm, it’s Alleans entertaining!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN,JAN.6,13,20,27….Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas entertain, 5-7.

VIRGILIOS, JAN.6….9 pm, Skipper Kripitz, Karri Daley, Bubba Lownotes and Tim Mayer.

HOG’S BREATH, JAN.6&7….Joel Nelson at 1….Ronnie Johnson & Michael Murray at 5…Death By Coconuts at 10.

SCHOONER WHARF,JAN.6,13,20,&27…noon to 5pm, Gary Hempsey…7-11, Raven Cooper!

SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, JAN.6&13……5PM, Scott Kirby…9pm, Key Lime Pirates!

SHE LOVES ME, OPENS ON JAN.20…At the Waterfront Playhouse….this luminous show will be presented in concert and it contains some fabulous music…..and the cast is superb! Starring will be Laura Shofner Smith…David Perlman…Bruce Moore …Kristen Michelle…Chris Tanner…J.B. McLendon… Dean Walters… Vicki Roush …Susan Butler… Mary Falconer…Danny Weathers….and David Black…Directed by Danny Weathers… Musical director, Vincent Zito…Set Design by Michael Boyer…Andy McLendon, stage manager. This show runs only till the 24 of Jan. Call for tix at 294-5015 or go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org.

 

HAPPY JAN.7 BIRTHDAY TO…ANNE FISHER-WOOD!!!

ISLE OF BONES BONES CONCERT, JAN.7….Key West Jazz ensemble presents its annual concert at 7 pm at the One Island Family Unitarian Universalist Church at the corner of Georgia & Petronia Sts. Featuring some of our best musicians…Joe Dallas, Jr.&Sr….Skipper Kripitz, Harry Schroeder, Georges Hemund, Chris Burchard, Bubba Barton, and more…. $20 at the door!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN, JAN.7….Mike Emerson entertains from 5 to 9 pm.

THE GARDENS HOTEL, JAN. 7…John Benson at the piano from 5 to 7 pm.

LATEDA, JAN.7…..9:00pm…Black & Skabuddah in the By George Bar! Christopher Peterson show at 9 pm in the Crystal Room!!!!

GREEN PARROT, JAN.7….8pm, it’s The Ukulele Association!!

SMOKIN TUNA, JAN.7&14…Scott Kirby at 5 pm…9pm, Currie Wayne Clayton.

SCHOONER WHARF JAN.7…noon to 5pm, Michael McCloud…7-11pm, Taylor Clayton performs….

PIER HOUSE BEACH BAR, JAN.7…12 to 3pm, Rob DiStasi….4-7pm, Chris Toler!

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., JAN.7…….6-10pm, Chris Thomas performs!

 

HAPPY JAN.8 BIRTHDAY TO…BONNIE BAJKO….MAUREEN RYAN…Please remember Milly Ashmore.

GREEN MARKET ON JAN. 8…9 am to 2 pm on Jan.8 at Bayview Park!!!!

‘THE PRICE’ ON JAN.8,9,10…..These are the last three eves to see this great Arthur Miller play presented by the FRINGE theater in the garret of The Mel Fisher Museum, 200 Greene St. Go to www.keystix.com for tickets. Stars, Peter King, Michael McCabe, Melody Moore and Bob Bowersox…directed by Murphy Davis.

ANTONIA’S DINNER CONCERT SERIES BEGINS, JAN.8…Every Thurs, upstairs at Antonia’s at 615 Duval St., features international classical guitarist, Mateo. Seating starts at 6:30, concert at 7 pm….includes a prix-fixe 3 course Italian meal….For menu and pricing info go to www.antoniaskeywest.com or call 305-771-0280

TAVERN ‘N TOWN JAN.8,15,22,29…Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas perform, 5-9pm

LATEDA, JAN. 8…At 3 to 6 pm, it’s Black & Skabuddah entertaining….At.9 pm, DEBRA & PATRICK ARE BACK performing in the By George Bar….Christopher Peterson’s Eyecons Show is at 9 pm in the Crystal Room…296-6706 for tix.

THE GARDENS HOTEL, JAN.8, Jimmy Olson at the piano from 5 to 7 pm!!!

SCHOONER WHARF, JAN.8&15…12- 5 pm, Michael McCloud…7-11 pm, Taylor & Clayton!!!

SMOKIN TUNA, JAN. 8….&15….5pm, Scott Kirby..…Caffeine Carl & the Buzz at 9.

‘GRACE’ GRAND OPENING PARTY, JAN.22….This new exciting boutique will have a grand opening party on the 22nd from 6 to 8 pm…..600 Frances St.

 

MORE INFORMATION……

CAFÉ SOLE…..From 5 to 7 pm daily, this 1029 Southard St. restaurant offers 50% off entrees and select wines by the glass….

CAMILLES’ RESTAURANT….On Thurs. & Fri. this restaurant at 1202 Simonton St. offers 50% off all dinners from 6 to 10 pm!!!

TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN ORG. SEEKS VOLUNTEERS…..This marvelous, award winning scholarship program mentoring group is looking for giving souls to help mentor 50 some qualified students from lower income families ….They cannot be admitted unless a volunteer steps forward. It takes less than an hour each week. Call Chuck Licis, program coordinator at 305-394-7974 or e-mail him at chuck.licis@keysschools.com.

ROBERTA ISLEIB AKA LUCY BURDETTE, HAS NEW BOOK OUT!…..The 5th Foodie Mystery, ‘DEATH WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS’ is in the bookstores today!!!!

CUSTOM HOUSE & LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUMS ARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS…If you have a few hours to offer as a docent, archives asst., exhibit builder, or event volunteer, please offer your services!

TIX FOR BOBBY NESBITT SHOW NOW ON SALE!!!…Act NOW as these tix will sell out very quickly! His new fab show at the Tennessee Williams Cabaret Theatre, is called ‘STEPPING OUT…THE SONGS OF FRED ASTAIRE’….songs written just for Fred, by Gershwin, Porter, Berlin, Mercer, Kern and more….Of course Bobby will enthrall you with his Fred Astaire Stories…he is a true master of this genre!!!! Two nights ONLY….Jan. 4 & 5….Call 295-7676 or go online to www.keystix.com to reserve a table or general admission seats! With Bobby will be Joe Dallas and Skipper Kripitz! Take time to check out Bobby’s new website at www.bobbynesbitt.com!!!! It’s delovely!!!!

TIX FOR ‘THE MEN OUR MOTHERS LOVED, PART 2’…ON SALE NOW…..This show also is a hot commodity…tix sell out fast! Stars, Michael Mulligan, Eric Haley and Michael Robinson…Show will be presented March 21 & 22, 2015….8 pm…at Tennessee Williams Cabaret…call 295-7676 or go to www.keystix.com!!!

HEAD’S UP ON UPCOMING SHOWS….TIX ON SALE NOW FOR…..Libby York show, MY FUNNY VALENTINE, love songs from the Great American Songbook…. at Little White House on Feb. 12….Vickie Roush show, SINGING LIBERALLY, at Tennessee Williams Cabaret on Feb. 23…Bobby Nesbitt & Carmen Rodriguez at Little White House, presenting their new show, I LIKE IKE: SONGS OF THE EISENHOWER ERA…shows are at 8 pm on Jan. 25, 26, Feb. 16 & 17…and March 15 & 16…..Bobby & Carmen will also present their great show, A TRIBUTE TO THE USO on March 8 at the Little White House….If you haven’t seen it, you MUST!!!!….Gordon Ross is presenting a show at Tennessee Wms Cabaret on April 17….And there will be a MARC House Show starring some of Key West’s top entertainers, Bobby Nesbitt, Vicki Roush, Danny Weathers, etc…..May 4 in the Tenn. Wms. Cabaret…one night only! All tix can be ordered from www.keystix.com or calling the box office at 305-295-7676.

INTERESTED IN GOING TO CUBA???? ….It takes place Jan. 9-16, 2015….and it will be led by William Welch…..there are a few spots left if interested…..Also, Bill will be taking a group of interested artists, May 1-8th, to Giverny in France….the home of MONET!!!! If you are interested in painting in Paris with Bill, he will be there May 12-26….All details will follow….contact Bill Welch at whwelch@williamwelchgallery.com if interested or for additional details!!!

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS ANNOUNCEMENT…..Dennis Beaver & Board of Directors of the Tennessee Williams Museum on Truman Ave….announce that it has been designated a not-for-profit Foundation. Donations to this museum are tax deductible as allowed by the guidelines of the IRS and are welcome from all who want to keep the Tennessee Williams legacy alive in Key West and around the world. Go to www.twkw.org for further information and details. Congratulations to Dennis and ALL for their many efforts!!!!

TENNESSEE WMS. MUSEUM SEEKING VOLUNTEERS….If you can give some time to help, e-mail Dennis Beaver at beav532@aol.com. Thank you. The Museum is located on Truman Ave. right behind Denny’s.

WATERFRONT ANNOUNCES CASTS FOR 2014-15 SEASON!!!!….Congrats to the wonderful Casts announced for next season’s productions at the Waterfront Playhouse!!! NOISES OFF….DEC. 18 THRU JAN. 10…..Joan O’Dowd, Matt Hulsey, Brandon Beach, Erin McKenna, David Black, Susannah Wells, Carolyn Cooper, Tony Konrath, Brian Hall…. SHE LOVES ME…JAN.20-24..Laura Shofner-Smith, David Perlman, Kristen Michelle, Brian Hall, Chris Tanner, J.B.McLendon, Dean Walters, Danny Weathers, Mary Falconer and Vicki Roush….. NEXT FALL…FEB.12 THRU FEB. 28…. Trey Gerrald, Bob Bowersox, Annie Miners, Nicole Nurenberg, Kaleb Smith. SPAMALOT…MARCH 19 – APRIL 11…Tom Luna, J.B McLendon, David Black, Jeffrey Harwell, Brian Hall, Karl Stahl, Michael McCabe, Laurie Breakwell, Chris Tanner, Michael Johnson, Carolyn Cooper, Kyla Piscopink, Lauren Sander, Stephanie Sander. ME AND JEZEBEL, APRIL 30 – MAY 16..…Christopher Peterson, Carolyn Cooper….. TWO SCORE, APRIL 14….A Concert with Broadway Star, TERRI WHITE…. HERE’S TO US…MAY 23…..A tribute to Great Waterfront Playhouse Musicals.. a cast of 20 to knock your sox off as we complete an amazing 75th Anniversary!!!!

RED BARN ANNOUNCES 2014-15 SEASON….….Nov. 29-30…Frank & Dean: We’re Back, Baby!… Dec. 16-Jan. 17…The Last Night of Ballyhoo, stars Laurie Breakwell, Michael Pallansch, Karen Grant, Lisa Elam, Rock Solomon, Jessica Jackson and Kaleb Smith. …Jan. 12…Kim Gordon in Concert…’Isn’t it Romantic”….Jan. 21-24…’The Skivvies’, stars Nick Cearley & Lauren Molina…Feb. 3-Mar. 7…’Clark Gable Slept Here’, stars Tom Wahl, George DiBraud, Myra Negron, Mook J, and Matt Hulsey….Mar. 18-April 18…’Let’s Get Lost’….compiled by and starring Joy Hawkins, Denis Hyland and Marjorie Paul-Shook…Mar. 22-April 14…’Outside Mullingar”…stars Amber McDonald Good, John Good, Chris Stone and Tom Murtha…April 29-May 23…’Venus in Fur’… featuring Erin McKenna.

STEPHANIE LEONE IN MOVIE…..Local actress/singer, Stephanie Leone, beautiful daughter of Nancy & Ed Swift, is in her first feature length movie, “The Guide”…which was picked up for distribution by Monarch Home Entertainment. The trailer can be seen & the movie bought at the website at www.theguidethemovie.com.

VNA & HOSPICE NEED VOLUNTEERS….Join this Mission of Caring as a Patient, Event or Office Volunteer….Call 294-8812 in the Lower Keys and 743-9048 in the Mid Keys.

SWING DANCE LESSONS EVERY WED….7 pm at Paradise Health & Fitness, 1706 N. Roosevelt….Instructors Lucy Carleton & Tom Wheaton….runs thru Dec. 11…call 296-6348 to register.

TRUE CRIME STORIES OF KW VOL. 3….Read Terry Schmida’s great new book ….. There are some super juicy stories including the Tale of Bigfoot the Cat and more!!!

FRINGE THEATER ANNOUNCES SEASON FOR 2014-15….FRINGE artistic director, Monnie King, has informed me that the FRINGE Season will present some powerfully written plays! In Dec., the kick off will be ‘Alice’s Parlor: Four Plays by Alice Gerstenberg’…Will be presented in the parlor of the Historic Rectory at St. Paul’s Church…seating limited… Following in December thru early Jan., ‘The Price’ by Arthur Miller will be presented in the Garrett at the Mel Fisher Museum…..In Feb., ‘Private Lives’ will be presented at the Eaton Street Theater….I hear this comedy stars, Quincy Perkins, Jessica Miano-Kruell, Carolyn Taylor and Justin Ahearn… In March-April, ‘Orson’s Shadow’, a comedy by Austin Pendleton, about a battle of wills, when Lawrence Olivier and Kenneth Tynan court Orson Welles to direct at the National Theater in London…will be performed on the new stage of the The Studios on Eaton St. The season will close with the wildly successful musical, CONCH REPUBLIC, by Monnie King & Gayla Morgan…at the San Carlos and starring some of Key West’s finest actors! highly recommended. For more information please go to www.fringetheaterkeywest.org. Sounds like a great season, FRINGE!!!!

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS MUSEUM…..Open daily Mon-Sat from 9 am to 5 pm…..and Sundays from noon to 5 pm. FREE…self guided tours….Thanks to Dennis Beaver and Bert Whitt for establishing this wonderful museum to Tennessee Williams. It is time he was so recognized!!! Please check out the Exhibit’s new web site at www.twkw.org and the Facebook Page for LOTS of new information!

 

LOVE AND REMEMBER…Enjoy this ride we call life. This is not Disney World…and you certainly don’t want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life, so make the most of it…have fun….and enjoy the ride! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

Lynda

 

THE CAPRICORN PERSONALITY…DEC. 23 TO JAN. 20

 

Capricorns are terrific company and are known for their wonderful sense of humor. They are also the perfect person to turn to in time of any crisis. Anyone who has enjoyed a good laugh with a Capricorn will want to come back for more. One of a Cap’s greatest strengths is learning from experience. They know how to turn a bad mistake into a valuable lesson. And that is important, as it is a rare Capricorn who goes through life unscathed. Most have their crosses to bear, but they usually grit their teeth and get on with it. This endurance and sticking power stays with them through life. Capricorns do have a tendency to be a tad pessimistic…seeing the glass half empty rather than half full. They often have a feeling that something awful is just waiting to happen, and if their fear comes true, they can become quite depressed. They are often fearful about the future and they need sympathetic listeners so they can unburden themselves. Reputation is very important to Capricorns. They want to be seen in a good light at all times by everyone. They often dress quite formally, as though they would let themselves down if they wear anything too casual. They tend to wear blacks and grays rather than bright colors. Another Capricorn bonus is that they never seem to age. Other signs will age, but the reverse seems to happen to a Capricorn. In fact, they seem to get younger right before your eyes. They mellow, learn to relax, and by the time of old age, they can make teenagers look positively boring!

In love, Caps always want to give a good impression and seem in control. On the surface they may appear to be calm and collected but they aren’t nearly as emotionally unruffled as they seem. Deep down they are extremely shy and vulnerable. Their feelings are easily hurt, and they will distance themselves emotionally from people as a form of protection. Caps are not noted for their demonstrative affections and they are very shy about expressing their feelings. The thought of rejection is appalling to them. Thus they shy away from scenes and close relationships, as they do not want to get hurt. Though Caps can be quite solitary creatures, they benefit from being in a loving relationship. Caps have a very traditional view of long-term relationships, believing that the man is the breadwinner and the woman should stay and take care of the house. Nevertheless, despite all of these issues, they can be hot stuff in the boudoir. The best signs for a Capricorn are Aries, Taurus, Cancer, and Capricorn!!!!

In career the Capricorn shines! They strive to be taken seriously by the world and their job is a way to prove themselves..and they devote lots of time to it. Life is often a struggle for a Cap until at least the 30th birthday….when things become easier and their careers begin to soar. They are quite ambitious and harbor secret plans to go right to the top. They are a valuable member of any work team…they can be relied on as they have a strong sense of duty….they may be chained to the desk long after everyone else has gone home….and they are often Workaholics! Career paths they find appealing are big business, dentistry, medical field, civil service, and government work. Even though it may be lonely at the top, they will manage beautifully.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR SPECIAL CAPRICORN FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS!!!

12/22…Scott Wilson…Bob Decker…Pat Burge…Melody Moore…

12/23…Dave Bootle…Linda Russin…Suzanne Peranteau

12/24…Lester Boatwright…Michael Philip…Sr. Jane Silk…

12/25…Chris Lippa…Bill Belobraidich (my dentist!)…Bill Porter…Emil Imbro

12/26…Richard Watherwax…Alissa Russin

12/27…Robin Deck…Skipper Kripitz…Ruth Cahoon…Remember Terry Muir

12/28…Fr. John Baker…Jeff Johnson…Bernard Sledz…Lou Hernandez…Kelly Farrel…Dawn King

12/29…Kitty Clements…Dan Cocco…Patti Ross…Larry Potoczak…

12/30…Peg Oppanheimer

12/31…Bob Badgerow…Gail Lima…Kim Romano…Michael Citro…Leda Andrews…Chris Stone…Melissa Tausche…Daniel Margil….

1/1…..Kip Larson…Kristen Wilson…Chuck Ballish

½….. June Hudson…Martha Barnes…

1/3…..Jean Carper…Howard Livingston…Genevieve Isaksen…David Herzog…Carol Monaghan…

¼…..Keith Lapp…Chris Higgins

1/5…..Trish Manley…..Michael Munoz…Karen Ryan…

1/6…Cyndy Livingston…Helen Harrison…Michael Roth…Jack Behmke…Paul Hilson…Ginger Boncek…Mindy Duecker…Emily Domski ….Please remember Patrick Junior Winters!!!!

1/7….Anne Fisher-Wood…Frank Gren…Jules Moodley

1/8….Bonnie Bajko…Maureen Ryan….Please remember Milly Ashmore.

1/9…..Please remember Neal Harman.

1/10…..Greg Policastro…Mary Lou Hoover…Michael Boyer…George Maurer…Please remember Mary Jo DaSilva.

1/11…..Ed Knight….Kathy Cawley…

1/12…..Mary Grusin…Lynne Vantriglia

1/13…..Bob Arnold…Jim Wallace…Devon Reimers.

1/14…Linda Beach…Michel Appellis…Jessica Geide

1/15…..Steve Andres…Sheila Taylor…Alexander Hunt…Sophia Peranteau…Kay Breslin…

1/16…Rebecca Tomlinson…Michael Fatica……Sally Galbraith…Joe Shaw…Diane Strong..Please remember Richard Crooks.

1/17…Blake Hunter…Mabel Paul…Scott Hall…Ron Stadnik…Paige Dillow.

1/18…..Tim Wegman…Jennifer Cornell….Carol Blaha Frac.

1/19…Kathy Haymaker

1/20…..Clayton Beattie…Gina Karr…Stephen Selka…Nancy Norris…Nancy Boyce…Take time to remember Gladys Rybicki and Joy Peck.

HAPPY CAPRICORN ANNIVERSARY TOA….

12/24….Bobby Nesbitt & Michael Mulligan

12/25…Anne & Dave Rein…

12/27…Nancy & Javier Lopez…Marion & Charlie Strauss…

12/28…George & Linda Beach

12/29…..Keith Dempster & Redza Ibrahim…Don & Mary Lynne Furth…Janet & Charlie Bengle…

12/31….Pat & Carey Moore…..Terri & Phil Wilson

1/1/…..Carol Tedesco & Michael Shields

½…Margaret & Ken Domanski….David & Irene Eyer

1/5…..Karen & Vince Taporowski….Peter & Linda Rysman

1/11…..Roberta DePiero & Reef Perkins…Teresa & Jim Wallace…Mark Buczak & Jon Grimm.

1/12….Virginia & Taylor Doebler

1/16….Kathy & Vince Melendy

If you are one of those Capricorns, please let me know if any of the above description pertains to you in any way. If you receive my blog and are not on these lists, please send me your info to kwlynda@bellsouth.net, and I will gladly add you. We send love and best wishes to all celebrating their birthdays and anniversaries during this time period.

Love to you,

Lynda