SATURDAY, MAY 8th, 2010, in KEY WEST, with LYNDA!!!
TAPPING WITH BRUCE MOORE…
Intermediate Tappers meet at 11:00 AM….at Body Zone South in the Winn-Dixie Center. For MOORE info call 393-2276! Note that Bruce is also starting to give voice lessons!!
HEALTH EVENT AT CURVES…
At 11:30 AM at Curves, in the Kmart Shopping Plaza, Dr. Albert Triana, physician and surgeon will be giving a talk on the importance of taking control of your health. Free and open to all members or non members. Call 293-8777 for more info.
BRUNCH WITH FORMER QUEEN MOTHERS…
…at LATEDA, 1125 Duval St….Call 296-6706 for this event!
18TH ANNUAL STAMP OUT HUNGER FOOD DRIVE!!
The Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, asks that you leave a box or a sturdy bag filled with food for those in need at the mailbox before your postman delivers. All food will go to help stamp out hunger in Key West.
DRAGON BOAT TEAM..
…competes at “Battle in the Bay Dragon Boat Festival” at Sombrero Beach in Marathon! 9:30 AM. Come out to support those from Girls Night Out who will be competing to raise money for WomanKind!!! By the way..what a great crowd at The BottleCap Lounge and the fundraiser for WomanKind! So great to see Everyone in town there!!!! Congrats to May Lou Hoover and her Girls Night Out group! You are the best!
PET PARADE BENEFIT FOR THE SPCA..
…at Geiger Key Marina, 4 to 7:00 PM…Raffles, costume contest, Prizes, Fun!!! Call 296-3553 for more info. Money is needed to build a new Animal Shelter in Key West!!!
FROM A WOMAN’S HANDS…
This is the 3rd Annual Juried Art Show….57 Women Artists from the Keys have submitted works of art in various media….Tonight from 6 until 9:00 PM, at The SoDu Gallery at 1102 Duval St… there will be a champagne and chocolate reception to announce the winners and to display all the pieces. This show will partially help to benefit WomanKind in Key West..they will receive 25% of all sales from the sow and the artists receive their full commission. Bobby D and the No Slack Living Room Band will be rockin’ the Gallery! Call 296-4400 for further details!
THE KEYS PIANO BAR….
….1114 Duval St…From 5 until 9:00 PM, the always adorable Bobby Nesbitt is at the piano…with darling Amy at the Bar…From 9 PM until Closing, pianist Greg Schlotthour is back at The KEYS, with Jenifer Kruskamp doing the vocals! Dan & Brooke are at the Bar. Just heard that there is truth to the rumor that Charlie Llindberg may be returning to NYC! Say it isn’t so!! We love Charlie and he will be deeply missed! Stopped in to see Bobby last night and he had a super crowd there! What a doll baby he is! Later on we went back to the KEYS to hear Greg at the piano and Jenifer, she of those golden pipes…sing! They are a super pair! If you have not heart Jenifer sing, you are missing an amazing talent!
TAVERN ‘N TOWN…
…at BeachSide Marriott, 3841 N. Roosevelt Blvd….It’s the fantastic, Lenore Troia entertaining in the Cocktail Lounge at this hot night spot…5 to 9:00 PM!
STEPPING OUT, AT THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE…
…This final show of the season is absolutely delightful! It glitters it glows, and you will all walk out with huge smiles on your faces! Opening night, on Thursday, was sold out, and the audience cheered! You will love the wonderful performances by all the actresses and the sole actor, David Black! The beautiful Kyla Piscopinck is absolutely Luminous as Mavis…and Marjorie Paul-Shook, Laurie Breakwell, Carolyn Cooper, Caroline Tayolor, Rebecca Gleason, Melissa Penrose and every actress in the show, shines! DO put STEPPING OUT on your MUST see list! It runs Thursday, Friday, and Saturday until May 29th! Showtime is 8:30 PM! Go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org, or call the box office at 294-5015 for tickets!!!
THE RED BARN THEATRE….
…presents its final performance, tonight at 8 PM. If you haven’t yet seen Short Attention Span Theatre, you have missed a hilarious little show! Call 296-9911 or go to www.redbarntheatre.com.
ART BAR…
It’s Beat Box Bingo Night…Real Bingo, rhymed to the beat…hosted by CousCous & TJ Roman doing live human beat box….outrageous! Specials for Mother’s Day….8 PM!
MICHAEL THOMAS…
…performs at Mangoes Restaurant from 6 until 9 PM!!!!
LATEDA….
It’s Randy Roberts Live! at 9 PM in the Crystal Room at the DA…call 296-6706 for tix! Debra & Patrick perform downstairs, in the By George Bar at 9 PM also!
AQUA LOUNGE..
…711 Duval St…The fab Aquanettes perform at 9 and 11 PM tonight!! Two shows!
CHECK OUT MORE ON MY WEBSITE…
Simply go to www.conchtv.com or to https://www.conchtv.com/key-west/lynda, to find out up to the moment info on the goings on in Key West in My World!
JT THOMPSON NEEDS OUR HELP!!!!
…As you may know, JT THOMPSON, creator of One Human Family, and true Key West Ambassador, was in a very traumatic accident recently. While riding his bike to work, a large Lab ran in front of him and JT was thrown from his bike, suffering multiple injuries. He is just now beginning to walk again…on crutches…baby steps. A FUND has been set up tp help JT with his hip repair bills which are piling up. To be very clear, this account will pay only medical bills not covered by insurance and other expenses. You can send checks, payable to JT Medical Expenses, to Key West/Centennial Bank, at 701 Whitehead St., Key West, FL 33040. You can call John Belkengren at Centennial at 294-1480 for more information.
Note that there will also be a major Fundraising Event for JT, that is being organized by John Ma Evans, Ms. D, and Martha Robinson….to be held on May 22nd, at a location to be announced. Anyone able to donate items for the silent auction or as drawing prizes, please contact Gary DeBaun at 294-5212….and also let them know if you would like to help or participate in this event. PLEASE reach out to JT now….He gives SO much to Key West, and he needs our help! Thanks a LOT!
MOTHER’S DAY TOMORROW!!!!
Just want to remind you that tomorrow, Sunday, May 9th, is Mother’s Day! If you are lucky enought to still have your Mom in your life, please make sure you give her a call…send flowers…a card..an e-mail…do something to make her feel special! And, don’t forget to remember special Aunts, Grandmas, Friends, etc. who have touched your lives! I will not be with my Mom, Queen Adele, tomorrow, but I look forward to seeing her the following weekend, when we make our trip back to Ohio!! And to ALL of you special Moms out there, have a wonderful day!!!!!
Happy May 8th Birthday to fabulous pianist and entertainer, CHARLIE LINDBERG… and to Supermom to Bruce, PATRICIA MOORE!!!!
Love to you…and Remember…
Sometimes the people you “expect” to kick you when you’re down…will actually be the ones to help you get back up!
Lynda
MAY EVENTS, FROM MAY 9th TO MAY 29th, YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS! MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS AND MARK THOSE CALENDARS!!!!
May 8…Randy Roberts Live at Lateda…9 PM….296-6706. Also performs on May 14,18 ,22, and 28!
May 9…Wild & Wacky Bingo at 801 Bourbon…4 to 5:00 PM…Caller is RV Beaumont….proceeds go to Conch Kids!
May 9…Michael Dixon Band at the Green Parrot 5:30 PM soundcheck!
May 9…8th annual “One Particular Harbor” fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Clubs…5 to 8:00 PM at MARGARITAVILLE, 500 Duval St….A Caribbean Buffet, Margaritas, silent Auction….HOWARD LIVINGSTON & THE MILE MARKER 24 BAND….Only $40 per person. Call 296-2258 for tix or to donate a raffle or auction item!
May 9….MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH at Lateda, from 10:30 AM until 2:00 PM. Only $29.50 for a sumptuous cuisine! Children under 12, $17.95. Call 296-6706 for reservations.
May 9….Broadway Star and Key West Favorite, TERRI WHITE, will be headlining in FEINSTEIN’S at Loews Regency, at Park & 61st St. in New York! You will not want to miss this great entertainer in this classy setting! Call 212-339-4095 to reserve! And don’t forget that Terri is starring as Matron Mama Morton in CHICAGO, in NYC at The Ambassador Theatre! She will be in in through July 11th!
May 10-22….Stand Up comedy class at The Red Barn Theatre…all performers, new or seasoned are welcome to join this Class! Call 296-9911 to sign up! It should be great fun, and you will learn how to put together a great comedy act…and present it on May 22nd!
May 10….XXVII Queen Mother Pageant….called “Grand Slam”….hosts are Christopher Peterson & Randy Roberts…at LATEDA…starts at 7 PM…Show starts at 8 PM…will benefit Hospice/VNA and One Human Family! General admission is $25…Tables are $200 to $500 per table. Call 296-9741 for more info.
May 10…Texas Two Step Dance Course (no partners needed)…8 week course runs, May 10 to June 28….Mondays from 8 to 9 PM, at Paradise Health and Fitness Dance Studio…with Lucy & Leon. Call 296-6348 for info or sign up.
May 11…AQUA IDOL WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE! Twelve fabulous contestants will sing and compete for the benefit of The Waterfront Playhouse. 6:30 PM!!!! If there is anyone out there, who would like to contribute to the fabulous prize package we are planning to present to our winner and runners up, please contact me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net. We are looking for anything wonderful that can enhance the Prize Package for our very giving contestants….gift certificates, gift baskets, monetary gifts, etc. You can also call Christopher Elwell at 305-481-1790 or e-mail him at christopher@keysfurniture.com. Thanks you for your generosity!
May 11…Fundraiser for Barbara Bowers running for Dist. 1 County School Board…at home of Debra yates, 1205 Von Phister St…5:30 to 8 PM. All welcome to meet and greet and hear what Barbara has to say!
May 11… Virgilios, The TRES CABALLEROS, featuring Skipper Kripitz, Din Allen, and Tim McAlpine…9:30 PM…great Brazillian, Cuban, Classic, Romantic Melodies from this wonderful group of musicians!
May 11 until May 29…If you are in NYC, you will want to catch the fabulous Johnny Rodgers Band in his Cabaret Show, “What A Wonderful World” in the legendary English Oak Room at the Algonquin Hotel at 59 West 44th St! Call 212-419-9331. Shows are Tues-Sat at 8:30 PM, and an 11 PM show also on Friday Saturday! $50 cover charge per person plus either a $30 food and beverage minimum or a $60 prix fixe menu. 11 PM show, $25 cover charge.
May 12…5:30 PM…Wine on the Walk…at A & B Lobster House…Small bites with wines on the Patio…all wines generously priced.
May 13, 14, 15….Key West Burlesque Space Show Big Blow Out Extravaganza!!!! Intergalactic Insanity! Their Biggest Show of the Season…at Kelly’s Upstairs on Whitehead Street! 9:00 PM, showtime!! Call 295-7676 or go to www.keystix.com for tickets. This show will also be presented on May 20, 21, and 22! TaTah, Marky and the entire Cast will wow you all night long!!!!!
May 15…Another of Key West’s beloved residents and performers, RV BEAUMONT, is facing huge medical bills. A Benefit for RV will be held from 5 until 7 PM on 5/15 to help defray those costs. It will be held at the Cypress House at 601 Caroline St….ALL are invited to attend…Only $20 at the door…includes an Open Bar, DJ, Chicken Drop, Finger Food, Raffles….etc. They are still taking donations so if you can help, call 294-6969.
May 15..Christopher Peterson at LaTeDa at 9 PM….also appears on May 21 and May 29th! Call 296-6706 for tix.
May 15….Benefit for the MCC Church….ALICE IN WONDERLAND PARTY, from 7 until 9:00 PM at the home of Campbell Cawood, 320 Pecon Lane…Live entertainment, food, open bar..prizes for best costumes….Only $50…Call 395-2840 to reserve!!! This will be a GREAT Event!!!!!
May 16…Dance Works VIII …Spring into Action! 4 PM at Tennessee Williams Theatre…featuring KW Contemporary Dance Co., with Kyla Piscopinck (star of Stepping Out at the Waterfront Playhouse!), Carolyn Cooper (also in Stepping Out), Denis Hyland, May Kay Lee, and Kim Schroeder….the CoffeMill Dance Studio faculty and student dancers….. Tix can be bought by going to 295-7676 or to www.keystix.com.
May 17…ReMARC able Bingo at the Green Parrot from 7 to 9 PM…..
May 19…New Plays at The Waterfront Playhouse…new plays by Bob Bowersox and Mike Tomes…8 PM. Free Event…all invited to attend and give your input!
May 22….It’s Debra & Patrick’s last night at LaTeDa! 9 PM….They will be heading to their gigs in Delaware, New Hope, PA and Provincetown!!! They will be missed!
May 23….Key West Burlesque 2nd annual Bike Parade at Noon! Leisurely, costumed rock and roll bike tour from uptown to Old Town…7 Miles….5 Bars…96 Ideas. For more info call 294-7433.
May 23….Just4Kids, 5th Annual Paint the Town fundraiser…12 to 3:00 PM at 727 Front St….at the end of Petronia St….Showcasing art from local kids….Food…Music…Silent Auction…Crafts…Send tax deductible donations to ItsJust4Kids, Inc., PO Box 2346, KW, 33045.
May 24…Comedian Tom Snyder, the Bicycle Comedian who appeared at La Concha in years past…..will do a show at The Studios, 600 White St….More info to come!
May 26…Another Waterfront New Play in May…8 PM at The Waterfront Playhouse…Live Play reading…Free…Play is “Poof” … by Josh Kaplan….discussion and suggestions…questions and feedback afterward!
May 28…Sister Season Benefit at the BottleCap Lounge, from 5 to 8 PM….to benefit those in the hospitality industry in the off season!
May 29…Black and Skabuddah at Lateda at 9 PM.
This is a whole lotta stuff! Hope you will pick and choose and all that jazz!!!! Love to you!!!!
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