FRIDAY, JUNE 18th, 2010, in KEY WEST, with LYNDA!!!!
YESTERDAY’S THANKFUL THURSDAY!
Just want to thank everyone who sent me some of their thankful messages! I will be including some of these “thankful messages” every chance I get…so keep them coming. Joy Hawkins, Red Barn Artistic Director, wrote that she “is thankful to have been invited to an impromptu dinner after Aqua Idol on Tuesday…and to have the chance to share quality time, with friends….something she did not expect…and, in her busy world, is quite rare!” And, hey folks, aren’t we all just a little bit in love with Joy Hawkins and all she does to make Key West shine? We are thankful for JOY!
BRUCE MOORE’S TAP CLASS…
on Friday only this week….Today at 10 AM….Beginners, and at 11 AM, Intermediate! If you are interested in joining a Rank Beginner Class in the Fall, please let Bruce know by calling him at 393-2276. No class on Saturday…but of course, the Tappers always have “class”!!!!!
ST. PAUL’S CHURCH….
It’s Joe Lowe at the piano from Noon until 1:00 PM….Free concert for all who enter this lovely Church on Duval & Eaton! Joe will be playing songs from Baroque to Broadway!
LENORE TROIA AT AQUA…
Nightclub, 711 Duval St…..from 4:30 to 8:30 PM!!!!!
At 9 PM, it’s the Aquanettes performing at 9 and 11 PM! It’s Reality Is A Drag!!!!
AT AZUR RESTAURANT….
Mouth watering $6 lunches….today is your last chance to get one of those 6 flatbread lunch specials, that will make you want to come back asking for more! Beverage must be bought to receive this special price! 425 Grinnell St.
IN MEMORIAM….
Please note that Judy Bramson’s mother just passed away, after a long illness. Keep Judy and her family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. You can send messages to Judy at 1405 Atlantic Blvd., Key West, FL 33040. Thank you!
SUPPORT OUR CORAL REEFS….
The Happy Hour from 5 to 8 PM at The BottleCap Lounge at 1128 Simonton St., will go to benefit the Mote Marine Laboratory, which has been a leader in marine research since 1955. You tips will help fund…Oil Spill Research….Coral Reef Restoration and Research programs…Water Quality monitoring… Fishery and coastal impact studies….the cleaning, rehab, and release of oil infested birds, turtles, & mammals
SUMMER DINING SPECIAL at 915!!!
…AT 915 Restaurant…From 6 to 8 PM every night, they are offering a 25% discount on your bill! Sounds good to me!…..located at 915 Duval St.
JT THOMPSON BENEFIT…
June 19th from 7 to 9 PM….All invited to this Free event…silent auction…. unique talent show….Tom Luna is the emcee…..prizes….Fun…and let’s all rally around JT in his time of need. Thank you…Event is at Bourbon St. Pub, 724 Duval St. If you cannot attend…there is a special fund for JT at Centennial Bank, 701 Whitehead St., Key West, FL 33040, that you can send donations. Make checks payable to JT MEDICAL EXPENSES, and send to that address. Questions can be directed to John Belkengren of Cent. Bank at 294-1480.
TAVERN ‘N TOWN….
It’s solo guitar and vocals from Mike Emerson tonight in the Cocktail Lounge at Beachside Marriott, 3841 N. Roosevelt Blvd. 5 to 9:00 PM…
2 for 1 cocktails, each night, from 5 to 7:00 PM
ARTIST TALK AT THE STUDIOS…
…at 600 White St…..at 3:00 PM…. Come for this FREE Talk, presented by dancers, Maurizio Nardi, principal dancer with the Martha Graham Dance Co., and Daniel Fetecuca Soto, lead dancer of the Jose Limon Dance Co. They will give an informal presentation on their lives and journeys. This is a rare chance…so take advantage and enjoy!
A SUMMER SOLSTICE WATERCOLOR PAINTING CLASS…
…conducted by artist, Susan Sugar, 5:30 to 8:30 PM….. Levels of painting from professional to novice are welcome to this class. This Class begins today and goes through June 21st. It is sponsored by The Studios of Key West, 600 White St. Students will share in the challenge and adventure of capturing the fleeting light & shifting moods of sea and sky at dusk in Key West. Cost is $200 for TSKW members, and $240 for non-members. Fee includes a final critique and Solstice Celebration at Susan’s Turtle House Studio on Mon., June 21 from 9 to 11 PM! Call 296-0458 to sign up!
DONNA ROLL’S, OPERA FEST CONTINUES….
Come and hear the singing stars of tomorrow, TODAY, at The Key West United Methodist Church, at 600 Eaton St. You will thrill to these amazing voices! Tonight will be a FREE presentation of Puccini’s one act Opera, fully costumed and staged, SUOR ANGELICA. Bring tissues….I hear it will bring a tear to your eye! 7:30 PM!!!! Everyone invited! And come to support our very own members of Donna’s OperaFest, Ralph Garcia Jr., and Brad Richards, former members of The Keys Chorale!
HOMETOWN PAC MEETING….
Meet the candidates running for various offices in town…..From 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Key West Tropical Forest and Botanic Gardens on Stock Island…..Each candidate will give a brief 3 minute presentation. Free for everyone. KNOW whom you are voting for! All invited to this Free Event!
KICKOFF PARTY FOR HOKA HEY BIKE RACE…
Tonight at The Rum Barrell on Front St., from 6 to 9 PM! Caffeine Carl will be entertaining! Check out the website at www.hokaheychallenge.com to find out everything about this awesome Motorcycle Challenge Race starting in Key West, on Sunday….to finish in Alaska! $500,000 in gold will go to the contestant who finishes first! For more info, call Doc Stager at 394-5884.
THE KEYS PIANO BAR….BOBBY NIGHT….
It’s BOBBY Night at The Keys, 1114 Duval St! BOBBY NESTBITT is at the piano from 7 until 9 PM….At 9 PM, BOBBY Green is at the piano with Traci Reynolds doing her fab vocals !!!!! Dan the Man at the Bar!!
Bobby Nesbitt had a great turnout last night….great to see, Robin Robinson, Don Booth, Nikki McCusland, Mike Mulligan, Bruce Moore, and his college friend, Wes Hamrick and his wife, Dee, Dennis Beaver and Bert Whitt, and Ruth & Steve Cottrell…..and also so great to see Pat and Chip back from NYC! What a fun filled musical evening! We just LOVE the KEYS!
HOWARD LIVINGSTON AND FRIENDS….
Howard, along with Conch TV, has an Internet TV show called KEY WEST TIME….It is an exciting bi-monthly show that will have it’s premier showing on Thursday, June 17th…TODAY!!!! Go to www.conchtv.com and to www.ConchRadio.com. Howard, along with Craig and Gail Hollenback produce the show and it promotes all the wonderful aspects of Key Living, and it is all done to music…..Here is a link to the trailer….
CHECK IT OUT! Is there anyone more adorable than Howard Livingston?
LATEDA LOCALS LUNCH SPECIALS…
From Monday thru Friday, from 11:30 AM until 3:00 PM….Lateda will have 6 special $8.50 Lunches for your enjoyment.
BO’S FISHWAGON…
Every Friday from 5:30 to 9 PM, it’s Barry Cuda and Richard Crooks entertaining at this funky Key West restaurant on Caroline St.
TONIGHT AT LATEDA…
….From 8 PM until Midnight, it’s The MICHAEL SHOW in the By George Bar, at this 1125 Duval St. Institution!!!! It’s two wonderful Michaels for the Price of ONE! Michael Thomas will be at the piano, and Michael McCabe will be doing his superb vocals (using his “mic”) and honoring all your requests! Every Friday night thru the summer!
TONIGHT AT RUSTY ANCHOR…
The luminous CARMEN RODRIGUEZ will be entertaining with Tim McAlpine, at the Anchor on Stock Island from 5 till 7:00 PM!!!! 2 for 1 Cocktails and Half Priced Appetizers! See you there! Hope this becomes a regular event!
KATHERINE RANEY…
Please continue to keep Katherine in your special thoughts and prayers! Cards and messages can be sent to her at 604 East Oak Pl., Edmond, OK 73003. Thank you!
THE KEYS PIANO BAR….
It’s faboo Bobby Nesbitt at 7:00 until 9 PM at the Keys….Traci Reynolds will be singing at 9:00 PM! 1114 Duval St.
PIER HOUSE….
Tenor saxophonist, Bobby Navarro (yet another Bobby!) performs with Larry in the Wine Galley at 9:00 PM!
Make sure you go to my website and click on Lynda’s Key West….Please leave some of your THANKFUL THURSDAY COMMENTS! I plan to print them as I get them!
SQUARE ONE SUMMER SPECIAL….
This first rate restaurant, owned by the dashing Michael Stewart, is presenting a special summer menu each night from 5:30 to 7:30 PM…choice of soup or salad, and then one of three delish entrees! Cost is $25. Friends, Bunnie Smith and Jack Paul, went last night and they raved about their meals!
MICROCHIP CLINIC AT FKSPCA TOMORROW!
Don’t forget…from 9 until Noon on Saturday, there is a FREMicrochipip Clinic at the FKSPCA on Stock Island, 5230 College Rd. Bring cats in their carriers and dogs must be leashed. Call 294-4857. And…while you are there, maybe you should take a gander at some of the Cats waiting to be adopted! During the month of June, all adult cats can be adopted for FREE….have all shots, are fixed, and are ready to be purring at your feet or on your lap!
Happy Anniversary to VIRGINIA and DON ROBBINS!
Love to YOU….and Remember….
What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies!!!
Lynda
Lynda, I’m thankful to be living in Paradise!
GailAnd speaking of Joy Hawkins, did you ever see the clip of her singing with Dean Martin on the Dean Martin show?
carol tedescohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWoTL70l9_E