MARTIN LUTHER KING MONDAY!
MONDAY, JANUARY 17TH, 2011, IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!
KONK 1500 AM RADIO….Jan. 17…
Today at 11 AM until Noon, Michael Shields interviews photographer, Jenny Zeller…her opening at The Studios on Thurs., Jan. 12…The ARTWaves show will explore highlights of Jenny’s best work.
FRIENDS OF THE KEY WEST LIBRARY….1/17….
Harry Matthews will present a FREE lecture at The Studios of Key West, 600 White St. at 6:00 PM. His focus will be on “food.”…..All welcome to attend.
ALL INVITED TO THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE GALA…Jan. 22nd…
This Gala will be held at the gorgeous home of Stephen Selka & Elise Hollabaugh at 744 Windsor Ln. Fabulous Food by the Iron Chefs…Open Bar…Silent Auction…Great Entertainment…Cost is $125…BUT…if you Become a Member of the Waterfront Playhouse for only $50, (which includes access to ticket pre-sales, name in the Playbill, Membership Card with 20% discounts at MANY KW restaurants, and special ticket pricing), your Gala Ticket will cost only $75. So become a member with all these privileges, and join us at the Gala too! Call Gary Symons at 394-7445 to find out more info or to become a member and attend the Gala!!! Membership HAS its Privileges. Support The Waterfront Playhouse, voted BEST Professional Theater in Florida by Florida Magazine!
“SOUP OFF” AT GRAND VIN ON JAN. 17TH…
The Great Soup off will take place at 7 PM at Grand Vin, 1107 Duval St….All can sample the various soup offerings and for $5 you can vote on your fave….The winner will received a 3 liter bottle of chardonnay. The eve will be followed by a viewing party of “The Bachelor.” Call 296-1020 for more info.
KEY WEST RACE WEEK….ALL THIS WEEK…
Sailboats and crews from all over the country and even the world are in town for Race Week 2011! Races begin at 10:30 AM daily with as many as 10 races occurring over the next 5 days. For detailed info go to www.premiere-racing.com. Check out Paradise this past Thursday.
AT THE SCHOONER WHARF….JAN. 17TH…
Noon to 5 PM…it’s Raven Cooper & Bubba Lownotes….7 to 11 PM, it’s Caffeine Carl & Pepper…9 PM until 1 AM, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart. Note that all week, in honor of Race Week, there will be a Knot & Shot Contest nightly at 8 PM!
WEDNESDAY AT BLUE HEAVEN…JAN. 19TH…
From 6 to 9 PM, it’s the music of Mike Emerson.
TIX ON SALE FOR BRUCE MOORE’S SHOW ON 1/31 & 2/7…
Bruce Moore, our dear Broadway Baby, is heading for NYC to spread his wings…He has 2 farewell shows scheduled, called, “Once Before I Go”…on Jan. 31st and Feb. 7th..at 8 PM in the Tennessee Williams Cabaret Theatre. This will be a toe-tapping evening of song and dance…a loving goodbye gift to KW and the people who mean so much to him. Call the box office at 295-7676 or go to www.keystix.com for tickets. Let’s make these nights memorable for Bruce, who has given our community so much joy during these past years!
PRAYER CHAIN…
Please remember the following in your thoughts and prayers… Claire Carroll…..Jennifer O’Lear….Jim Pizzo…Richard Crooks…Richard Stephens…Karla Muir….Lottie Domski…the John Turner Family….Edna McVey…Katie Hooper…. Please send me the names of those whom should be added to the prayer chain. I know there are those out there are others who could use good thoughts, prayers, and cheer from the community. Remember also, that you don’t have to be physically sick to be prayed for…there are Many reasons people need our prayers. Prayers change things, and we are all in this together. Thank you.
JOY GALLERY ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING ALL MONTH…
This Gallery, under new management by Jim Wallace, announces that they will be celebrating its Grand Opening during the entire month of January. Located at 1124 Duval St., the 2011 season will be dedicated to live up to its name…JOY! During the month of Jan., the gallery will be open for longer hours, quality artwork at affordable prices will be offered…and stop in, sip a glass of wine and see what Jim and Joy are all about! From Jan. 18 to the 20th, artist Steve Tracy will be there to meet and greet and present his works of art. Multi-media Artist, Rita Schwab, will be in the gallery Jan. 30 & 31st.
HOWARD LIVINGSTON’S KEY WEST TIME…
This wonderful entertainer is on DirecTV, Channel 354, every Thurs. at 9 PM, on sun. at 7:30 PM and Tues. at 11 PM. You can also go to www.conchtv.com or to www.keywesttime.com and catch Howard 24/7 wherever you are!
TAVERN ‘N TOWN …1/ 17th…
…..AT Beachside Marriott…from 5 to 10 PM, it’s Gordy Michael entertaining in the Lounge. 2 for 1 Cocktails from 5 to 7 PM!!!!
AT LATEDA…Jan. 17TH….
It’s the fabulous, David Bootle entertaining from 8:30 to Midnight in the By George Bar! So glad Lateda has booked this super musician and singer….Wear your dancin’ shoes for sure
RANDY ROBERTS AT TENNESSEE WILLIAMS CABARET… LAST NIGHT!
Randy Roberts presented his Cabaret Show, “How Lucky Can You Get: A Celebration of the Songs of Kander & Ebb”… at Tennessee Williams Theatre! From beginning to end it was flawless! Congrats to Randy on another wonderful show…presenting familiar and not so familiar songs…all very special and totally entertaining! What a fun surprise to have Bobby Nesbitt appear onstage….and, what a receptive audience! It was especially exciting to have actor, Christian Slater there, loving every minute, and being warm and gracious to everyone there! What a super fellow he is!!!! And thanks to Randy, the “Dude”…. for singing one of my very fave songs, “Sometimes a Day Goes By.” A most memorable evening for sure!
HOT TIN ROOF WINE EVENT…Wed., Jan. 19th….
5:30 PM….This event features “A Tour of Italy”…upscale wines and larger food protions and the whole restaurant closes for the event! Cost is $39 per person including tax & tip. Call 296-7701 to reserve your seat!
FULL MOON HOWL ON JAN. 19TH…
This monthly event is from 6 to 9 PM, and the cafes, shops, stores, bars, galleries, etc. ar open for your convenience….Lots of receptions and gallery events…Come to SoDu Gallery at 1102 Duval
WINE EVENT AT CORK & STOGIE…JAN. 20TH…
A cigar and wine tasting from 7 to 9 PM…cost is $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Call
JAZZ CONCERT AT UNITARIAN CHURCH ON JAN. 20TH…
A unique jazz concert will take place at the Unitarian Universalist church at 801 Georgia St. on Thurs., Jan. 20 at 8 PM….musicians are Joe Dallas Jr. & Sr., Harry Schroeder, Georges Hemund, Skipper Kripitz, Chris Buchard, and Tim McAlpine. Cost is $15 at the door…open seating!
WALK ON WHITE…JAN. 20TH…
All the fab Galleries on White Street will be open after hours for receptions, exhibits, browsing and buying!!! Make sure to check out The HARRISON GALLERY at 825 White St….The theme is WHITE on WHITE….20 works of art inspired by “White”….Amongst the 20 artists are Marilyn Palley, Helen Harrison, Vera Vasek, Christian Burchard, Jimmy Wray, etc.
Also, stop in at STONE SOUP GALLERY, to see wonderful art works by William Welch…and Jewelry designs by Donna Barnett!
51st KEY WEST HOUSE & GARDEN TOUR ON JAN. 21ST & 22ND….
4 Unique Homes open for touring to benefit Old Island Restoration! Tix are $25….can buy online at www.oirf.org, at the KW Oldest House on Duval, the TIB Bank, Royal Furniture, or the featured homes (in Sunday’s Citizen) Call 294-9501 to reserve free train ride to the houses or to buy tix also.
CAPTAINS OF IMPROV SCHEDULE….1/21, 28…
This wild & wacky group appears every Fri. eve Upstairs at The Hog’s Breath Saloon …2 shows at 8 and 11:00 PM! The dates are January 14-21-28!!!!
CHRISTOPHER PETERSON SHOW IN LAS VEGAS!!!!
Had a great chat with Christopher the other day….Just to let you know, he is booked at The Onyx theater in Las Vegas for Jan. 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29! If you are planning a trip to Vegas, don’t forget to catch Chris’s fabulous Eyecons Show! We ALL sure do miss him in Key West!!!!
THE IMPROVABLES COMEDY TROUPE…1/22…
This new group will perform at The BottleCap at 1128 Simonton St., in the Groove Lounge at 8 PM on Jan. 15 & 22. This is a branch of The People’s theater of KW. Go to the website at www.keywestimprov.com for more information.
JIMMY OLSON AT SQUARE ONE…JAN. 17TH…
Smooth pianist, Jimmy Olson (also an Aqua Idol singing contestant), will be tickling the ivories at Square One Restaurant in Duval Square from 6 to 9 PM on Monday evening! Jimmy will play songs from the Great American songbook, requests, show tunes, and if you want to sing, join him at the piano to warble a bit! Note that Jimmy plays every Sun. & Mon. eve!
MONDAY, JAN. 17TH AT THE TROPIC CINEMA…
The Documentary Film, “For the Next 7 Generations” about the 13 indigenous grandmothers…will be shown at The Tropic at 7:30 PM. Q & A to follow with NYC Film Producer, Carole Hart & one of the 13 Grandmothers via ‘Skype’. Tix are only $10. This will sell out so come early or buy ahead…in the Carper Theatre. Gail Lima will be on hand to present this show to the audience
FRAN DECKER OF FRANGIPANI GALLERY….Jan. 19th…
…will be presenting her show “Flying High” at Frangipani Gallery at 1102 Duval St. on Jan. 19th. Meet Fran, the owner/artist of this Gallery, at a reception from 6 to 9:00 PM, to see her new paintings….the show will run thru Jan. 31st. Note that artist William Welch’s wonderful exhibit is at this Gallery until Jan. 15th, and Bill, himself, will be on hand on Sundays and Wednesdays. His exhibit is titled, “Souvenirs.” The gallery is open from 10 AM until 6 PM every day.
LEADING LADIES OF BROADWAY ON JAN. 23rd…
…The Key West POPS presents this fabulous show honoring the great dames of Broadway and starring, Terri White, Lee Roy Reams, Susan Speidel, Maria Zito-Kaufman, Laurie Breakwell, Kristen Michelle, Bruce Moore, Bobby Nesbitt, Mike Mulligan, Danny Weathers, David Black, Eric Haley, Dean Walters, Gordon Ross, Marjorie Paul-Shook, Mary Falconer, Joy Hawkins, Linda Greenberg, Gayla Morgan, Kyla Piscopink, Carolyn cooper, the Halbes, members of the Keys Chorale…at 7:30 PM for ONE Night ONLY!!! Vincent Zito is musical director, Cameron Murray is the director, with choreographers, Penny Leto, Bruce Moore, & Carolyn Cooper! Go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 for tickets to this MUST SEE show!
DON’T FORGET TO GO DAILY TO MY WEBSITE…
…at https://www.conchtv.com/key-west/lynda or to www.conchtv.com. I will be sending this out a few times a week, but I am updating the website every day….so check it out and DO leave a comment.
DOES ANYONE NEED THESE SERVICES????
I have a very close friend who does elder care, child care, pet sitting and house sitting. If you are in need of these services, please call 262-490-5002, or let me know and I will send your numbers to her. She comes Highly recommended! Thank You!
PIANO RECITAL ON JAN. 23….
Concert pianist, David Troy-Francis will present a concert in Islamorada at Matacumbe United Methodist Church at MM81.8, Oceanside, on Sun., Jan. 23rd, at 1:30 PM. David will be performing classical compositions and also American Hymns. For further details call 323-251-0896.
BOURBON ST. BINGO…EVERY SUNDAY…1/16…
….at 5 PM, until Feb. 6th upstairs at 801 Duval St….all proceeds go to the Xena Fund!
REQUEST FROM ME TO YOU…
Please take some time to send me something you are thankful for, that I can use for Thankful Thursday, okay? Surely, you are thankful for something! Please send to me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net. Also, if you have not sent me your birthday (month and day only) or your anniversary if pertains…please forward to just mentioned e-mail address, so I can add you to the LIST! Thanks a LOT!
LIBBY YORK AT THE STUDIOS ON JAN. 22nd…
This Cabaret Show, entitled, “Cosmopolitans on the Rock”…a concert with dancing…tix are selling fast….$20 in advance and $25 at the door…go to www.keystix.com. Show is 8 PM!
Libby performs at Café Sole from Noon until 2 PM every Sunday for Brunch!
HAPPY JANUARY 17th BIRTHDAY TO…
….the wonderful BLAKE HUNTER….to the amazing MABEL PAUL…and to the Doctor to the Stars, SCOTT HALL!!!!
Love to YOU…and Remember….
Do every act of your life as if it were your last!
Lynda
Hi Lynda……wanted to thank you for your very sweet words about Greetings! I’m so happy you and Bob got to see the
joy hawkinsshow and had a lovely time. I really don’t know how you guys get to so many events but we all appreciate it!!
It’s hard to believe the Waterfront and the Barn are close to opening their second show of the season but on we go…
Thanks again and hope to see you soon..
xo….Joy