MONDAYS ARE MARVY!!!

                              MONDAY, MARCH 28^th,  2011, in KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!

PRAYER CHAIN…     Please keep the following in your special thoughts and prayers…….Stephen Elliott….Rose Lopez….Claire Carroll…..Jennifer O’Lear……Nancy Robinson….Sally Lewis…. …..Vanessa McCaffrey……Richard Crooks…Richard Stephens… Lottie Domski…Anne Stevens and Family…..Also, say some extra prayers for all those thousands of people who lost their lives in the earthquake in Japan, and their families.  We are all in this together….and ARE One Human Family!

 CONGRATS TO THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE!                     Closing night of  “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” the HIT musical at the Waterfront Playhouse was brilliant!  The actors played to a sold out audience, and in fact, they did just about every single night!  The acting was superlative….even those in the ensemble could have been leading players for sure! Congrats to leading men,  hunks, Michael Mulligan and Eric Cole who dazzled every night with perfect comedy timing and super singing….and to the hilarious and to adorable and multi-talented Kristen Michelle….she glitters and glows….the girl should be on Broadway!  We roared every time the sensational Gayla Morgan, JB McClendon, and Traci Reynolds stepped on stage. How blessed we are to have the likes of them in Key West!  And the ensemble who played multiple roles…singing, dancing, acting…..Fabulous!  The ensemble consisted of David Black, Amy Ray, Marc Crow, Carolyn Cooper, Joe McMurray, Maggie Meier, and Jessica Miano Kruel.  Thanks to Danny Weathers, director and Michael Boyer, set design, Penny Leto & Christine Marguerite, choreographers, and Michael Fauss, musical director and the entire band. And thanks to the whole crew for an amazing run!    By the way, if you happened to be in the audience on closing night, March 26^th, there was a special guest star in the finale……Me!!!!  What fun to be a teeny tiny part of this rollicking wonderful musical!   There might be a photo in Conch Color on Thursday!         The next Waterfront production will be The New Century, and will star Danny Weathers, amongst others…..  It opens on Tues., April 5^th….and you won’t want to miss this hilarious show either!  Call 294-5015 or go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for tickets!!!!!  

“BECKY’S NEW CAR”, AT THE RED BARN…Wed. thru Sat. each week….3/30-4/2….                 This hit comedy, directed by Joy Hawkins, stars Maribeth Graham, Mook J, Douglas Shook, Erin McKenna, Kyle Caskey, and Justin Ahearn.  This show is at 8 PM and runs through April 9^th.  For tix go to www.redbarntheatre.com or call 296-9911.  We saw this super show and it is marvelous!  The acting is ALL terrific, but it is Maribeth Graham’s show all the way….She is such a breath of fresh air, charming as all get out, and you cannot help but love her to pieces!  Congrats to The Red Barn on another super production!

‘REASONS TO BE PRETTY’ AT RED BARN ON MARCH  28^th & 29th….…            This play, written by Neil LaBute & directed by Carole MacCartee, opend on Sun., March 20 at 8 pm at the Red Barn.  It runs Sun., Mon., & Tues. through April 5^th.  Starring 4 great actors, Brandon Beach, Shakti Assouline, Amber McDonald Good, and John Good, this play is about the decisions of youth, and makes a case for what you believe , being yourself and being brave when confronting hard choices…and will challenge you to be a part of the world and not merely an onlooker!  Sounds like another winner for The Red Barn Theatre.  Call 296-9911 for reservations or go to www.redbarntheatre.com.

 CONGRATS TO PARADISE BIG BAND!!!!                            Joe Dallas and his Paradise Big Band Members put on a dynamite show at Tennessee Williams last evening!  It featured the Ladies of Swing…..terrific jazz artists, Maj Johnson, Camille Toler, Melody Cooper, Michelle Dravis, Joy Hawkins, and Suzanne Gagliardini!  They all were terrific as were all the musicians….especially Bill Goldner, Joe Dallas Sr., Robin Kaplan, Dominic Giardino, Harry Schroeder and Skippo and a special performance by tapper/saxophonist,  Michael Shoehorn Conley!  It was a great night of fab music, from  Someone to Watch Over Me, Harlem Nocturne, the Nearness of You, just to name a few!  The audience loved and appreciated every single moment!  Thanks Joe!   The Paradise Big Band is S’Wonderful for sure!

 CONGRATS TO THE HOLLENBACKS AND CONCH TV….                               Gail & Craig Hollenback of ConchTV have some great news to share…Congrats are in order!   Just go to…. https://www.conchtv.com/conch-republic-media-group-press-release-01?rootcat=home and you will find out what everyone is excited about!  We share in their joy!!!!  

 HELP KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL WITH OPERATION GRADUATION….                The community is planning the events of 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.  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.   Thanks for your help & caring!

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TENNESSEE WILLIAMS….       A super crowd was at the 100^th Birthday Bash for Tennessee Williams at Ft. East Martello tonight!  Congrats to Dennis Beaver who organized this event….to Connie Gilbert and William Welch and all those who entered the poetry and art contests.   Special regards to poetry winner, Sherri Lohr…..and to winners of the art contest, John James and Fran Decker.  Incidentally, a personal fave was painted by Eric Grahl…who knew he was an artist?  I think it is high time we honored Tennessee Williams, don’t you?

SCHOONER WHARF, MARCH 28^th….            From Noon until 5 pm, it’s Raven cooper & Bubba Lownotes…….From 7 to 11 pm, it’s Chris Case & Keith Ricks…..From 9 pm until 1 am, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart.

 JOSEPH LOWE PERFORMS FREE CONCERT AT ST. PAUL’S 3/28 to4/1           This concert is presented from Noon until 1:00 PM, every day during the week only.  FREE!!!!

 LATEDA ON MARCH 28 & 29……                                 Dave Bootle will be at Lateda in the By George Bar on Mon., March 28^th and 29^th from 9 pm to 12:30 am!!!!  Bring your dancin’ shoes!!!!!   On March 29^th at 9 pm, it’s the Randy Roberts LIVE Show in the Crystal Room….call 296-6706 for ticket reservations!

 JAZZ JAMMIN AT THE PIER HOUSE…9 PM…    MARCH 28^TH….          Drummer Richard Crooks and bassist, Tim McAlpine join Larry in the Wine Galley for Monday Jazz Jams…all musicians and singers are invited to join in the fun!    

 NEXT FISH FRY AT ST. MARY’S ,  FRIDAY….APRIL 1st…                         The St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus serve this amazing all you can eat fish fry every Fri. during Lent and ALL are invited!  Meal includes, fried or baked fish, fries, black beans & rice, cole slaw, Cuban bread, soft drinks, dessert, tea and water…for ONLY $10 adults & Kids $5.  Conch Fritters are available for $2 more… Time is 5 to 8 PM….All proceeds go to help the School!

 SKIPPER AND GORDY AT SALUTE…APRIL 1st…      These great duo entertain for your dining pleasure, every Friday at Salute Restaurant at Higgs Beach, 1000Atlantic from 5:30 to 7:30 pm!  Skipper Kripitz, Gordy Michael, good food, gorgeous setting,  the ocean, blue skies, the sunset, great music…..That should definitely make someone’s Thankful Thursday List!!!!

  TAVERN ‘N TOWN SCHEDULE….3/28                          It’s Gordy Michael performing at 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott….2 for 1 cocktails from 5 to 7 pm every single evening!

 THE CAPTAINS OF IMPROV…..MARCH 1st…                  This fresh comedy group performs at The Hog’s Breath at 8 and 10 pm at 400 Front St.  On Saturdays, they perform on their Comedy Cruise.  Check in at 8 PM.  Go to www.thecaptainsofimprov.com   for more information .

 LARRY SMITH AT THE PIER HOUSE….3/28….…           Larry is at the piano at 7 pm in the Wine Galley…jazz and pop standards and all welcome to sing along with Larry.  Sunday Showcase performer at 9 PM is award winning singer/songwriter, Adrienne.

 BABY T AT THE BULL ON MARCH 28 & 31….                 Allison Mayer, AKA Baby T, performs at the Bull from 10 pm until 2 AM!!!!!  She is red hot!

  LIBBY AND GORDY AT CAFÉ SOLE…April 3rd…  
                 This great duo performs from     noon until 2 pm at Café Sole for Brunch.  Call 294-0230 to reserve.

 JIMMY OLSON ENTERTAINS AT SQUARE ONE….3/ 28…                     Jimmy will be at the piano from 6 to 9 pm at Square One Restaurant….playing all your fave tunes….All singers are invited to sing while Jimmy plays!  Just let him know!

  LOU HARRIS SPEAKS AT THE STUDIOS…MARCH 28^TH…            Famous pollster, Lou Harris will give the state of the USA and his annual predictions at The Studios, 600 White St. at 6 pm.  This is a Free event as part of the Friends of the Library Lecture Series.

 LEAGUE OF CRAFTY MUSICIANS AT VIRGILIO’S…MARCH 29^th….                    It’s the Chris Thomas Quartet at 9:30 pm at Virgilio’s on Tues.  Joining Chris are Tim McAlpine, Bubba Lownotes and that faboo Skipper Kripitz!!!!  They’ll  be playing music from the 60’s to the 80’s!

 PREMIER DESIGNS JEWELRY PLAYGROUND….MARCH 30^th…           This event will take place on 3/30 at 7 pm at Swankey Events, 623 Duval St….upstairs….Great Easter & Mother’s Day gifts for those Gems in your life…..Call to RSVP at 609-410-2626 or 305-304-1684.  This is sponsored by Meredith and Carmen Rodriguez!

 NANCY 3 HOFFMAN AT TENNESSEE WILLIAMS ON MARCH 30^TH…             This is Nancy 3’s Third and is aptly called, ‘Three Times Three’…It will contain humor, international songs, show tunes, songs about the #3, etc.  Nancy will have 3 fab musicians with her, Michael Fauss, Dave Parker and Joe Dallas.  Just know the number THREE will loom heavily in the show!  Special guest is Eric Dean Davis of New York’s Naked Boys Singing, & the NY Choral Society.  Call 295-7676 or go to www.keystix.com for tickets….only $15 & $20.

 GLCC ANNUAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MTS. ON MARCH 30^TH…              ALL welcome….time to cast your votes and re-up your membership!  6 pm at the GLCC, 513 Truman Ave.  Refreshments and music…your input is important.

LUCKY STREET GALLERY OPENING…MARCH 30^th….                      An artist reception for Cynthia Wynn and Michel Delgado will be on Wed., March 30 from 6 to 9 pm at Lucky Street Gallery at 1130 Duval St.  Call 294-3973 for further info!  All invited!!!!

 MIKE EMERSON AT BLUE HEAVEN….MARCH 30^TH….                       It’s the cool sounds of solo guitar and vocals from Mike Emerson from 6 to 9 PM at Blue Heaven on Petronia & Thomas St.

 D’VINE WINE GALLERY OPEN AT THE GARDENS…3/30 to 4/3….        This hot spot is open from 5 to 10 pm every Wed. thru Sun.  Thursday is Cabaret Night from 5:30 to 9:30 pm and Sunday is Jazz Night from 5 to 7:30 pm.

 APRIL FOOL’S ENCORE AT THE STUDIOS, 4/1….            This show features Ben Harrison, Paulie Walterson, Larry Smith, & Erin Elkins….benefit for the Studios, 600 White St….Reception after at a private home….8 pm…$25 in advance and $30 the day of show.  Ben will introduce his new album, AIR SUNSHINE, a nostalgic look at how things ‘used’ to be in our world!  Part of the old town new folk series at The Studios!

 LAURIE  BREAKWELL SHOW ON APRIL 1^ST…             Laurie’s  1^st concert is on April 1st at the Tennessee Williams Cabaret Theatre…The show, entitled, ‘Cleavage in the Night-Laurie Breakwell Exposed’ will feature her 3 man back-up group of Marc Crow, Nathan Gay and James Carter….David Troy Francis is the musical director/pianist, plus Dave Parker on drums, and Joe Dallas, bass.  There are two shows, at 8 PM and 10 PM.  Go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 for reservations!  There are great seats available for the 10 pm show….which hear is going to be a hum-dinger!!!!!!

 REGGAE FEST ON APRIL 2^ND……         Reggae legends, Pato Banton and Calton Coffie, showcase their world renowned rhythms at this Fest on Sat., april 2^nd, from noon until 6 pm at The Sugarloaf Lodge, MM17.  These are two charismatic reggae singers…food and libations will be available…..Tix are $20 in advance or $25 at the gate.  Tix can be bought at any one of the nine Centennial Bank branches in the Keys.  No picnic baskets, coolers, backpacks or pets allowed.  Bring a lawn chair or a blanket.  For more info go to www.lowerkeyschamber.com or call 872-2411. 

  RUMMAGE SALE BENFIT FOR KWAR SCHOARSHIP FUND…APRIL 2^ND…ITEMS NEEDED….   Rummage Sale items are badly needed for this sale…..looking especially for used furniture in good condition, and usable things for the home.  Call Christopher Elwell at 481-1790 and arrange for a pick up of your donations.  This benefit will be from 9 am until 3 pm on April 2^nd. ….A Sidewalk Sale at Royal Furniture next to Publix in Searstown.  This is presented by KW Assoc. of Realtors…and benefits our local high school students.

 JAZZ AT THE GREEN PARROT….APRIL 3^RD…        It’s that great jazzy trio of Richard Crooks, Mike Emerson and Tim McAlpine at 1:00 pm at the Green Parrot every Sunday!!!!  All jazz artists are invited to join in the jammin!!!           
         

WONKA FESTIVAL NEEDS CHOCOLATE….April 3…         The 9^th annual Willie Wonka Chocolate Festival benefiting the Cancer Foundation of the Florida Keys will be 4/3 at the Southernmost House at the end of Duval St.  They need chocolate donations of all kinds…cakes, cookies, candy, donuts, etc.  If you can donate call Doria Goodrich at 293-7104.  The Event actually takes place on 4/3 from 11 am until 3 pm.

 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY NEWS…..                     Dan Metzler  sends word that the Habitat for Humanity ReStore will pick up donations of furniture, appliances and clothing.  Call 872-2883 to schedule a pickup.  ALSO…Habitat is hosting an April Fools party aboard the INGRAM at the Truman Waterfront, on 4/1…Cocktails, hors’d’oeuvres, tour of the ship…starting at 6 to 8 pm.  RSVP to 294-9006 or to opsdirector@habitatlowerkeys.org (Susan Miller).  This is not an April Fool’s joke…there really will be a party!  All invited!

 DONATE TO JAPANESE DISASTER RELIEF FUND….INFO…               Send monetary donations to Airline Ambassadors International, 1020 16^th St., Suite #603, NW Washington, DC 20036.  For more info go to www.airlineamb.org or call 202-466-3428.  Thanks!

 LARRY HARVEY’S 90^TH BIRTHDAY ON APRIL 6^TH….                    Please plan to attend Key West’s most beloved LARRY HARVEY’S 90^th birthday celebration at Aqua Nightclub, from 5 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, April 6^th!  Entertainment will be by the always superb Bobby Nesbitt and various KW entertainers.  Cake and Hors d’Oeurves will be served!  Circle that day on your calendar!  Let’s all be there to show Larry how much we love him!  Larry is a true Key West Treasure and a Legend in his own time!

 HOWARD LIVINGSTON & BAND PERFORM AT THE SAN CARLOS, APRIL 12^TH….           Howie and the Mile Marker 24 Band will be doing a gala benefit performance for the Waterfront Playhouse on April 12^th at 8 pm at The San Carlos Institute!  He has LOTS of new songs planned, and if you have never seen him….this is a MUST!  He lights up every stage and every room!  Go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 294-5015 for tickets.  One night only!!!!

 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TASTE OF KEY WEST, APRIL 18^TH…                          This event which benefits AIDS Help needs volunteers to help on 4/18.  All volunteers receive a free 2011 T-Shirt…Volunteer meeting with instructions, will be held on April 14^th at St. Paul’s Parish Hall, at 401 Duval St . at 6 pm.  Call Terry Paulson at 293-3666 to sign up or for more info!

 HAPPY MARCH 28^TH BIRTHDAY TO…….        tennis ace, KATHY MELENDY….and that blue eyed, PAM LOPEZ!!!!!

Love to YOU…and Remember…              When you care….people notice!

Lynda