SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 15^TH & 16^TH, , 2011, IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA

 

D’VINE WINE GALLERY IS OPEN…1/16….

From Wed. thru Sun. at 5 until 10 PM, the new hot Wine Gallery AT The Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St., is open for your “Wining” Pleasure…See what everyone in town is talking about!    

Sunday, Jan. 16th is Jazz Night at this Key West Oasis…5:00 to 7:30 PM…with Melody Cooper, Joe Dallas, and Friends.

 

CLOSING NIGHT OF “GREETINGS” AT The RED BARN….1/15…

Tonight is the final night to see this super delightful, moving, and thought provoking holiday play that has garnered heaps of praise and raves by everyone who sees it!  Joy Hawkins has directed this gem…starring Quincy Perkins, Robin Deck, Gene Drum, Brandon Beach and Shakti Assouline…it will touch your heart!  We saw this show tonight and enjoyed it immensely!   It was a full house, and the audience loved it!   Great Cast….  Congrats to Joy and the Red Barn for a great start to their season!   For tix, go to www.redbarntheatre.com or call 296-9911.  The Red Barn is located at 319 Duval St.

 

THE SAUCE BOSS IS BACK AT MARGARITAVILLE…JAN.15 &16…

Do yourself a favor and catch The Sauce Boss, as he performs his New Orleans Blues/Jazz/whatever…while he prepares his famous Gumbo….He is a “Happening”….at 500 Duval St….Locals get a 20% discount with ID!

 

WELCOME TO KEY WEST…

To good Chippewa Lake Friends, ROBIN MOODLEY, and her brother, Vincent, plus their good friend, Bob!  They all went to see Randy Roberts tonight at LaTeDa, and LOVED the show!  We met them at the DA afterward and had a great time listening to Debra & Patrick in the By George Bar.  Great to see, Jim and Dan, Debra, Cuff, Jill & Sandy, Abby, Mary Jo, Rebecca, Mark, and sooooo many others!  It is always a Happening at LaTeDa!!!!!

 

AT THE TOP OF THE PEGASUS HOTEL in the, SPICE LOUNGE..Jan. 15^th…

At 4 PM, join renown Indian cook, Madhur Jaffrey, here for the Literary Seminar who will speak and sign her book, At Home with Madhur!

 

AQUA PRESENTS A USO SHOW TO BENEFIT SOLDIER RIDE 2011…SAT., JAN. 15^TH…

Aqua Nightclub at 711 Duval St, presents a special show to benefit our soldiers who give so much for us….7 to 9:00 PM…Performing will be The Aquanettes, the 801 Girls, and many other local talents….silent auction…All invited!!

 

ALL INVITED TO THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE GALA…Jan. 22^nd…

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…, 7:00 to 10:00 PM….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!

 

LIBBY YORK AT CAFÉ SOLE…JAN. 16^TH…

Libby performs during Brunch at Café Sole on Southard St. from Noon until 2 PM….always lovely guitar music accompanying her!

 

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. 31^st and Feb. 7^th..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.

 

RICHARD CROOKS….

Richard Crooks has been facing some health challenges.  It is also his birthday  on January 16^th, Sunday!  Please take some time to send him a card and some well-wishes.  His address is 1439 12^th St., Key West, FL 33040.  You can e-mail him at nindrum@aol.com.  Thanks a lot!

 

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 20^th, 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 & 31^st.

 

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 …1/15th & 16^th…

From 6 to 10 PM, it’s the always marvelous, BOBBY NESBITT at the piano and singing all your favorite songs at Beachside Marriott….2 for 1 Cocktails from 5 to 7:00 PM every day of the week!  On Sunday, from 5 to 9 PM, it’s the music of Rob DiStaci…..

 

AT LATEDA…JAN. 15^TH & Jan. 16^th…

It’s Debra & Patrick entertaining in the By George Bar at 8:30 PM at 1125 Duval St….This dynamic duo is there Wed. thru Sat. night each week.  Jan. 16^th Tea Dance…4 PM…Theme is “Golden Tea Dance”…in honor of the Golden Globes!

 

IMPROMPTU CONCERT ON JAN. 16^TH….

The wonderful Scarborough Trio opens the Impromptu Concert Series on Sunday, 1/16, at 4 PM at St. Paul’s Church on Duval St.  You are in for a musical treat with this dynamic trio.  Tix are $20….go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 or buy at the door.

 

RANDY ROBERTS AT TENNESSEE WILLIAMS CABARET… JAN. 16^TH…

Randy Roberts presents his Cabaret Show, “How Lucky Can You Get: A Celebration of the Songs of Kander & Ebb”… at 8 PM in the Cabaret at Tennessee Williams Theatre…call 295-7676 for tickets or go to www.keystix.com !  Musical direction by Rev. Jim Rice.

 

NANCY 3 HOFFMAN AT THE PIER HOUSE…JAN. 16^TH…

Nancy 3 will be the Showcase performer in the Wine Galley at The Pier House on Sunday, 1/16 at 9 PM….Also note that ….

Nancy 3 teaches Piano Dreams for Beginners and Intermediates begins this week at FKCC.  If you want to learn to play, call Nancy at 305-809-3155 for further info.

 

SCHOONER WHARF ENTERAINTERS…. Mon. Jan. 15^th & 16^th…

Jan. 15^th….Noon to 5 PM…Michael McCloud…7 to Midnight, Grenada Steel Drums & Brass featuring Toko Irie…From 9 PM until 1 AM …the Magic of Frank Everhart both on 1/15 & 16.

Jan. 16^th…Noon to 5 PM…Michael McCloud & Friends…7 to 11 PM…Latin Calypso Party with Marty Stonely & Friends…

 

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. 15, 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.

 

FLORIDA SEAFOOD FESTIVAL…Jan. 15^th…

This Event will be held at Bayview Park, from 11 AM until 9 PM….Live entertainment all day, fabulous food, Arts & Crafts, Marine Exhibits and Youth Activities, lots of Vendors selling their wares…..  Bring the whole family !

 

SATURDAY DANCE SOCIAL….Jan. 15^th…

…8 until 11 PM….Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Hustle, Western, etc….bring a non alcoholic drink & or a munchies to share…at Paradise Health & Fitness Dance Studio, 1706 N. Roosevelt Blvd….No partners needed…only $5.  Call Lucy & Leon at 296-6348.

BALLROOM DANCING AT PARADISE HEALTH & FITNESS ON SUNDAY, JAN. 16^TH…ALL levels from 7 to 8 PM…no partner needed!  Call above number for questions or info.

 

FREE LITERARY SEMINAR SESSION AT SAN CARLOS…JAN. 16^TH…

There will be a Free Session open to the Public at 2 PM at the San Carlos on Duval…speakers are Gael Greene, Roy Blount, Billy Collins, Jane Hirshfield, Kevin Young, Madhur Jaffrey, Nicole Mones, Bich Minh Nguyen, and Molly O’Neill.  Get there early…it will be a full house!

 

JIMMY OLSON AT SQUARE ONE…JAN. 16^TH & 17^TH…

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 Sunday and 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!

 

FLEMING STREET GALLERY…JAN. 16^TH OPENING…

This Gallery at 830 Fleming St. at the corner of Margaret, celebrates its season opening on Sun. jan., 16^th from 6 to 9 PM..Titled, “Two Points of View”..it is an eclectic collection for photographic works by locals, Shirley Sulllivan and Don Kincaid.  Their subjects are many Key’s treasures of the underwater, literary & architectural variety….with some 1974 Buffet on the side.  Come to this Free Reception and meet & greet the artists.  305-296-9000.

 

MONDAY, JAN. 17^TH 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.

 

DAVE BOOTLE AT LATEDA ON MONDAY, JAN. 17^TH..

It’s the fabulous, Dave Bootle, performing at 8 PM in the By George Bar at the DA…every Monday night!  Come by and see what all the talk is about…and wear your dancing shoes!!!

 

FRAN DECKER OF FRANGIPANI GALLERY….Jan. 19^th…

…will be presenting her show “Flying High” at Frangipani Gallery at 1102 Duval St. on Jan. 19^th.  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. 31^st.  Note that artist William Welch’s wonderful exhibit is at this Gallery until Jan. 15^th, 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. 23^rd…

…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 RECITALS ON JAN. 16 & 23….

Concert pianist, David Troy-Francis will be back in The Keys and he will be presenting 2 piano recitals.  There will be on at St. Peter Church on Big Pine Key  at MM31.5 on Sun., Jan. 16^th at 7:00 PM.  David announces that this concert will be dedicated to the memory of his dear friend, Adeline Turner.   The other concert will be in Islamorada at Matacumbe United Methodist Church at MM81.8, Oceanside, on Sun., Jan. 23^rd, 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. 6^th upstairs at 801 Duval St….all proceeds go to the Xena Fund!

 

SHOW & SHINE CAR SHOW….Jan. 16^th…

The Fla Keys Southernmost Car Club holds its monthly Show & Shine, from Noon to 4 PM at Sugarloaf Lodge, MM.17…Prizes, beverages, music, and great vehicles to see and drool over….most of all it is FREE for the whole family.  Call Dick Moody at 942-1758 for further details.

 

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!

 

COMMUNITY DAY AT FORT EAST MARTELLO…JAN. 16^TH…

This means Locals have FREE admission to this wonderful museum during its operating hours!  In February, it will be the Custom House! 

 

LIBBY YORK AT THE STUDIOS ON JAN. 22^nd…

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 15^th BIRTHDAY TO…

…the glamorous, SHEILA TAYLOR…and the handsome, STEVE ANDRES!

HAPPY JANUARY 16^TH BIRTHDAY TO…

 

Love to YOU…and Remember….

A mistake is simply another way of doing things!

Lynda