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JULY 24 THRU JULY 30, 2015 IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!

 

HAPPY JULY 24 BIRTHDAY TO…KATHY RUSS…SUSAN GUADAGNO…RITA EATON …NORMAN WELLS….Please remember JEAN CLAUDE GOSSELIN!!!!

 

THE PICKLE BARON OF KEY WEST….has partnered with the MARC HOUSE to create an exciting vocational program. They are hiring, training and teaching MARC clients…exposing them to the exciting world of canning and retail sales…as well as preparing them for other Culinary-related jobs. We are asking for you help to pledge a donation to the Kickstarter Campaign and see a Key West Co. widen its visibility while giving back to our community. To learn more and to make a pledge, please visit this link…. https://kickstarter.com/profile/picklebaron. Dustan & John of Pickle Baron are trying to reach their $14,000 goal ASAP!!!! Your Help is needed!!!! Sounds like something very special to contribute to and help make it happen!

 

WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE LAUNCHES MEMBERSHIP DRIVE……The esteemed WATEFRONT PLAYHOUSE, needs YOU as a Member! There are a variety of Membership Levels, all with very special perks. ALL members received exclusive access to early ticket sales, a membership card enabling you to get great discounts at over 20 local restaurants…advance notice of all shows and events…recognition in the Playbill…. And special Members’ Night ticket pricing. For more info visit the website at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org, call 305-394-7445 or email garysymons@att.net. Note that ticket sales alone accounts for only 45% of the annual operating expense. MEMBERS are essential to the continued success of the Waterfront Playhouse! PLEASE JOIN…..act NOW! ALSO…..SEASON TIX ARE NOW ON SALE…..GET THE SEATS YOU WANT BY ACTING NOW!!!! 305-294-5015 or online.

 

THE TROPHIA BUTTERFLY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NEW PROGRAM…NEEDS YOUR HELP!!!….This Foundation has been beautifying Key West for many years….Glorious gardens have been established to attract visitors and locals alike…. They have enhanced the splendor of Key West. The Board is now about to focus more on an educational mission. In short, The Foundation wants to raise awareness of what is happening to the gorgeous Monarch butterflies….for they are in great danger. Pesticides are eliminating the milkweed plants that are the only source of food for their larvae & the population of Monarchs has been severely impacted. It has been decided that the way to make a change is to start with our school children….The Foundation is proposing to create ‘THE MONARCH UNIVERSITY” an on-line tool that can be used to teach children about the wonders of butterflies and the dangers facing them. A Kickstarter campaign has been set up to raise necessary funds to create the first segment of the University & distribute it to schools thru the nation. Please checkout this link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/913569062/the-monarch-university-game-of-monarchs. I implore you to contribute to this very worthwhile project. Thank you!

 

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO JUDY BLUME!!!!….We are thrilled that Judy’s new wonderful book, “IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT” is on the New York Time’s Best Seller List!!!! I have read this book and loved it…..it touched my heart and I am sure it will touch yours too!!!

 

BOTTLECAP, JULY 24…..From 5-8 pm, happy hour tips will go toward a good cause every single Friday!!!!….Today it will benefit FKOC’S Loaves & Fish Food Pantry…. Contestants will be dared to plan and create an original recipe using only non-perishable food items with a budget of $15, that would serve 4-6 people. Guests are encouraged to try this pantry based buffet and vote for their fave dish. Two awards will presented….Judges Choice and People’s Choice…$1.00 per vote. All donations to benefit the Fla Keys Outreach Coalition….Also, come to celebrate Rev. Braddock’s 51st birthday and Board Pres., Sam Kaufman’s birthday that same night!

HEMINGWAY DAYS LOOK-ALIKE FISH OFF…JULY 24….at 1:30 pm at Conch Republic Seafood Docks…FREE to watch…Contestants catch & release contest using traditional Cuban yo-yos.

 

SLOPPY JOE’S LOOK-ALIKE CONTEST CONTINUES, JULY 24…..2nd preliminary round …$35 to enter….. FREE to watch….6:30 pm…

 

LORIAN HEMINGWAY SHORT STORY COMPETITION, JULY 24….AT 8 pm at Casa Antigua….Winners announced at reception…314 Simonton St…. Tom Oosterhoudt will give a historic presentation..also there will be a reading of the winning short story…free admission!!!!

 

ART RECEPTION ONJULY 24….Local artist, Richard Maton’s acrylic painting will be featured along with a reception from 5 to 7 pm at the Key West Art Center, 301 Front St…..All invited to attend.

 

TAVERN ‘N TOWN, JULY 24 & 31…..Mike Emerson…..entertains from 5 to 9 pm…

 

THE GARDENS HOTEL, JULY 24,25…..Michael Robinson at the piano from 5 to 7 pm….

 

AMANDAH JANTZEN AT CHICAGO’S……MONDAYS THRU THURSDAY EVERY WEEK …This super cool Jazz singer is at CHICAGO’S at 610 Greene St, across from the Raw Bar….She performs from 4:30 to 7:30 pm for happy hour.…She also plays on Saturdays from 5:30-8:30 pm…It is themed around the windy city, CHICAGO….and there is music seven nights a week, usually blues bands and jazz happy hours five days a week. Give it a whirl and all that jazz!!!!!

SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, JULY 24…5pm, Kevin So….9pm, Caffeine Carl & the Buzz.

 

SCHOONER WHARF, JULY 24 & 25….noon to 5, Michael McCloud…7-midnight, The Bill Blue Band.

 

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., JULY 24…..1-5 pm, Karri Daley…6—10pm Tony Baltimore entertains.

 

BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY LISTS….If you would like to be included in the Birthday and Anniversary Lists that I send out every month, please let me know your month and day by sending that info to me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net. There are special perks to being on the lists!!!!

CALEB TOMAI……Caleb Tomai, 14 year old son of Kimberly and Cindy Tomai, passed away on July 9th. Caleb had been recently appearing in the Theatre XP production of “A Streetcar Named Desire.” Needless to say, the family is devastated. Please send thoughts and prayers their way. Cards can be sent to Kimberly and Cindy Tomai at PO Box 5048, Key West, FL 33045. For those on Facebook, there is a Caleb Memorial Page to read. Note that dear Kimberly was one of our competitors in the 2015 Waterfront Playhouse Aqua Idol. She also recently had spent a long period of time in a Miami hospital. A talented and special gal, I ask that you please reach out to her in her time of great sadness. Thank you.

PRAYER CHAIN…..Please continue to remember the following in your thoughts and prayers…Kathleen & Dick Moody on the loss of their beloved son, Wyatt….Kathy Melendy… Maryann Westerlund on the loss of her dear husband Roger…Michael Gillis….Kimberly and Cindy Tomai on the loss of their beloved son, Caleb….… Sue Ann Lima-Fitch, sister of Gail…..Linda Rysman …Kathy Russ….Jimmy Weekley …Jacob Gelt Dekker …Campbell Cawood…Allie & Susan Sonstein … Ron Burns …Kevin Gallagher…..Teresa Lawson … Zita DuPel …. Tony Martinez …Brian Martinez and family …. Jennifer Badry… Nina Crooks … Tom Oosterhoudt… Ron Maranian …Nancy Robinson …Boomer Crue … Billy Cartledge & Jim Hall….…Virgil Williams …Dee Dee Duecker … Karla Muir … Vincent Gregory …Sal Salinero …Dawn Jones …Tony Freese… Alan Ferguson …Lee Garrison… Jennifer O’Lear …Margaret Taylor …Carol Schenk … Stephen Elliot …Roland Ryper …Patrick Richards. Remember, there are many reasons that we pray…not just for those who are ill…. I do believe that when we all send prayers and good vibes to those in need, those prayers mystically meet and surround those being prayed for. Sometimes we pray for miracles and the impossible….sometimes we pray to just cope with the results of what happens to those we are praying for. Sometimes we pray for strength to go on and to accept…sometimes we pray for thanksgiving. We are in this thing called ‘Life’ together….and we all have power within us to help our fellow man. Bless you for remembering our loved ones….Prayer changes things! Let me know if you know of anyone who should be added to this LIST.

HOG’S BREATH, JULY 24 & 25….12 pm, Kenny & Cuda……5pm, Chad Burtch & Chris Toler …. 10 pm, Mike Veal Band…..

SMOKIN TUNA SALOON JULY 24 & 25…..5 PM,Dustin Brown…9 pm, Caffeine Carl.

GREEN PARROT, JULY 24 & 25…. at 6 & 10 pm…Albert Castiglia….

PIER HOUSE BEACH BAR….JULY 24…Rob DiStasi performs from noon to 3 pm!…4-7pm, Joel Nelson.

AT THE TROPIC CINEMA, JULY 24-JULY 30 ….Spy…MR. HOLMES…..THE WOLFPACK …SOUTHPAW…INSIDE OUT….

MYSTERY WRITERS FEST….Read all about this exciting event to be held in August… and also all about the Mystery Contest you can enter and win great prizes….scroll down to the MORE INFORMATION section at bottom of blog!!!!! Reservations are happening now. Go to www.mysterywriterskeywestfest.com for information, etc.

A PUN for YOU….A backward poet writes inverse.

THEATRE XP ANNOUNCES SUMMER STAGE…. Theatresymposium….focuses on business of Theatre….JULY 22-25….KEY WEST RADIO THEATRE….Top KW actors recreate the actual radio broadcasts from the past, like ‘War of the Worlds’…’Boston Blackie’ Suspense Theatre, etc…..complete with sound effects and vintage commercials….and it’s what happens during the commercials that will have you howling!!!! For more info go to www.theatrexp.org.

LITTLE WHITE HOUSE CONCERT TIX for BOBBY & CARMEN SHOW!!!…..For all those who have been devoted fans of Bobby Nesbitt and Carmen Rodriguez’s marvelous shows at the Little White House, please note that tix are being pre-sold to you at this time. This new show by Bobby and Carmen will be Songs from the Kennedy Era!!!! Should be wonderful! To obtain tix you can call Paul Hilson at 305-731-8376 between 10 am and 4 pm. These tix always sell out. Opening nights of this show are January 31 & Feb. 1, 2016!

SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL MUSICIANS!!!!….As you know, Key West has some of the best musicians and entertainers anywhere! Recently, many of them got together to form the Key West & Florida Keys Musicians Benevolant Society….KWMBA!!! Like many of the various Funds in Key West, this particular one will lend support and aid to the local musicians who need assistance, sort of like the Sister Season Fund. YOU can help by contributing and supporting this wonderful giving group we are so blessed to have. There is a FACEBOOK page set up at https://www.facebook.com/KWMBA. Key West is the wonderful place it is because of Locals helping and caring for Locals in their times of need. For more info contact: President, Gary Rivenson…V.Pres, Larry Baeder…Advisory Board: Bill Blue…Mike Emerson…Michael Robinson. Please pass this information out to everyone you know. All help is needed. Thank you.

 

HAPPY JULY 25 BIRTHDAY TO…JPYCE CHILTON…SHARON WARD…STEPHEN BRADDOCK …MICHAEL CHAPMAN…DAVE MITCHELL …. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO RICHARD & MARY GRUSIN!!!

TAVERN N TOWN, JULY 25& AUG.1…BOBBY NESBITT entertains from 5 to 9 pm.

MARC HOUSE ICE CREAM SOCIAL BENEFIT, JULY 25….All invited to this yummy event ….at West Martello Tower at 1100 Atlantic Blvd…..Noon to 4 pm….This is the 12th Mathessen’s Ice Cream/Fresh Fruit Social!

HEMINGWAY STREET FAIR ON JULY 25…10 am till 10 pm…Presented by Literacy Volunteers of America.

PHOTOS WITH THE PAPAS…JULY 25….At Greene St. at Sloppy Joe’s…great time for photo ops with a plethora of Papas!!!!

RUNNING OF THE BULLS…1 PM …begins at end of Greene St outside of Sloppy Joe’s…a wacky event with Papas in their Pamplona best with unique bulls….and that’s no bull!!!!!

LOOK ALIKE CONTEST CONTINUES, JULY 25…At 6:30 pm…Final Round…FREE to watch!!!!

MCCONNELL’S IRISH PUB… JULY, 25…..The LOVE LANE Gang is a home-grown band that performs every Saturday at 9 pm!!!! This is a marvelous group of local musicians with a most delightful sound! Consisting of mandolinist, Steve Gibson, Lance Taylor, Leah Orlikowski, Gary Mackey, Guy Tittes, Stephen LaPierre, and Rob Cook…..stop in at 900 Duval and have a great evening!!!! I guarantee you will leave with a great big smile on your face!!!!!

PIER HOUSE BEACH BAR, JULY 25…noon to 3 pm, Rob DiStasi….4-7pm, Din Allen.

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL, JULY 25&26 Michael Robinson is at the piano from 5-7 pm.

LATEDA, JULY 25…….. Christopher Peterson’s Eyecons Show at 9 pm!!!!!

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO….JULY 25…1-5 pm, Tom Taylor…6-10 pm, Karri Daley.

 

HAPPY JULY 26 BIRTHDAY TO…ROB McKEAGE…AL McCONAGHA…Please remember EARL DUNCAN. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…..SUSAN & MICHAEL GUADAGNO!!!

ARM WRESTLING CONTEST, JULY 26…At Sloppy Joe’s at 11 am….$5 to enter FREE to watch.

TAVERN ‘N TOWN JULY 26& AUG. 2… Rob DiStasi entertains from 5 to 9 pm!

ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, JULY 26….At the Tropic at 8 pm…..Host will be Landon Bradbary….Raffles and Costume Contest….Prop Bags provided….NO outside props permitted!….Tix are $20 each…..

LATEDA, JULY 26….Tea Dance at 4 pm to 6….

GARDENS HOTEL, JULY 26….Will Johnson is at the piano from 5 to 7 pm.

PIER HOUSE BEACH BAR, JULY 26…noon to 3 pm, Amandah Jantzen!!!

HOG’S BREATH, JULY 26….NOON, Shastina & Miles…5 pm, Chad Burtch & Chris Toler…..5:30, Mike Veal Band…

GREEN PARROT, JULY 26….Albert Castiglia entertains at 6 pm…

SMOKIN TUNA ON JULY 26…5 pm, Dustin Brown entertains…9pm, Rusty Lemmon ..

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., JULY 26 ….Chad Burtch performs from 6-10pm.

SCHOONER WHARF, JULY 26….noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud….7-11pm, Gary Hempsey & Friends….

HAPPY JULY 27 BIRTHDAY TO….KAT KLINGERRMAN…BRAD MOSS… HAPPY ANNIVERSRY TO SANDY & DAN SUJAK.

AQUA NIGHTCLUB, JULY 27…Every Monday, it’s Dueling Bartenders, 5:30-8:30 pm….stars Randy Thompson and Mark Watson or Rick Dery!!! GREAT fun!!!!

TAVERN N TOWN, JULY 27&AUG.3…..Michael Thomas entertains from 5 to 9 pm!

SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, JULY 27…. 5 pm, Dustin Brown….9pm, Caffeine Carl & the Buzz.

THEOLOGY ON TAP ON JULY 27….At The Porch on Caroline St…6-8n pm…All welcome to discuss values, choices, meaning, understanding and foundational concepts.

LATEDA, JULY 27….Dave Bootle entertains at 8:30 pm in the By George Bar.

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., JULY 27….6-10 pm, The Bahama Boyz perform….

SCHOONER WHARF, JULY 27….noon to 5, Tim Hollohan….7 to 12 am, The Greens.

PIER HOUSE BEACH BAR, JULY 27….noon to 3 pm, Rob DiStasi.

SCHOONER WHARF, JULY 27…noon to 5, Tim Hallohan…7 to 11pm, The Greens!

HOG’S BREATH…JULY 27…12.. Zack Seemiller….5 pm, Cliff Cody…10pm, Agent 86.

ACTING CLASSES STARTED JULY 20….Carole MacCartee and Tom Murtha conduct these classes starting July 20 to August 23 with a final performance on Aug. 23. Mondays & Fridays from 7-10 pm…$200…..Monologue Class on Wed., from 7-10pm, $100. First meeting for both workshops at 7 pm on Monday, July 20. Class limited to 10 persons. Call 305-296-5587.

 

HAPPY JULY 28 BIRTHDAY TO…RUTH REITER…SUSHI….ROLLAN MONTEFALCON … DIANE COVAN…..

AQUA IDOL ON JULY 28…. 6:30 TO 8 PM AT 711 Duval…to benefit the Florida Keys SPCA!!!!! Contestants include Grisel Padron, Joanie Sullivan, Lauren Shepard, Jamie Johnson Ziegler, Bernadette Restivo, Sugar Plum, Donavan Pavlicek, Tim Dahms, Troy Feldkamp, and Shawn Montgomery…..Have a great time for a good cause!20,

THANKFUL ON THURSDAY….My birthday was July 20th and I am celebrating all month long! I give thanks to all the many readers and friends who have sent me emails and text messages…who have made phone calls….and extra kudos to all who went the extra mile and actually bought a card, wrote a note, put a stamp on the envelope and sent me something to hold on to. You know who you are and I really appreciate your thoughtfulness. I also give extra thanks for the following…husband Bob…my children…Bruce Moore….Danny Weathers and Alan Melnick…..Bobby Nesbitt …Kathy & Steve Russ…..Paul & Pam Vereb….and Sally Stevens & husband Rob …Thanks for making me feel so extra special!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN, JULY 28 & AUG.5….Carmen & Michal entertain from 5 to 9 pm!’

FIONA AT MCCONNELL’S, JULY 28….The always divine Fiona Molloy entertains from 8 to 11 pm every Tuesday evening! 900 Duval St. You will fall in love with her for sure!!!

LATEDA ON JULY 28…8:30 pm,Dave Bootle in the By George Bar…Christopher Peterson’s Eyecons Show at 9 pm!!!!

PIER HOUSE BEACH BAR, JULY 28….noon to 3 pm, Rob DiStasi…also from 4 to 7 pm.

VIRGILIO’S ON JULY 28….Pro-Magnum at 9 pm….with Skipper Kripitz, Gary Rivenson, and Ross Brown.

SMOKIN TUNA ON JULY 28 & 29…5 pm, Nick Norman…..9 pm, Tackle Box.

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., JULY 28……6-10pm, Tom Taylor entertains….

HOG’S BREATH, JULY 28,29,30…12, Joel Nelson…5pm, Cliff Cody…10 Pm, Agent 86.

SCHOONER WHARF, JULY 28…..12 to 5 pm, Michael McCloud…7-11pm, Capt.Josh.

HEMINGWAY DAYS, JULY 21-26…..LOTS of fun-filled activities as the Island crawls with Hemingway Look-alikes! Google for a list of activities and complete schedule.

 

HAPPY JULY 29 BIRTHDAY TO…PAUL VEREB…EM LAZOTT…JOHN RENZI …ALLAN LEDER …DIXIE SPEHAR McCARTY. Please remember my parents Adele & Ed Stevens. This would have been their 75th anniversary!

LATEDA ON JULY 29….Dave Bootle to perform in the By George Bar at 8:30pm.

SCHOONER WHARF, JULY 29….noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud…7 to 11 pm,Tom Taylor.

GARDENS HOTEL, JULY 29 & 30…..John Benson is at the piano from 5 to 7 pm!!!!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN, JULY 29…..Rob DiStasi entertains from 5 to 9 pm….

PIER HOUSE BEACH BAR, JULY 29…noon to 3pm, Rob DiStasi…4-7, Chris Toler.

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., JULY 29…Din Allen enterains from 6 to 10 pm.

GREEN PARROT, JULY 29….1-4:30, Jazz ……9 pm Bill Blue & Larry Baeder!!!

 

HAPPY JULY 30 BIRTHDAY TO…ERIC JOHNSTON …BELVA ‘SISSY’ McDONALD… KATE PEACHERY… Please remember ALBERTA MULLIGAN!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN, JULY 30 & AUG. 6….Michael Thomas & Carmen Rodriguez entertain from 5 to 9 pm.

LATEDA ON JULY 30…..9 pm…Christopher Peterson Eyecon Show in the Crystal Room! Call 296-6706 for tix.

GREEN PARROT, JULY 30…6 pm, Niceness: A Tribut to Bob….

THE GARDENS HOTEL, JULY 30….John Benson at the piano from 5 to 7 pm.

PIER HOUSE BEACH BAR, JULY 30….noon to 3 pm, Brian Roberts….4-7pm, Din Allen.

SCHOONER WHARF, JULY 30-5pm Michael McCloud…7-11, Captain Josh!

SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, JULY 30…5pm, Nick Norman…9pm, Caffeine Carl & Buzz.

CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO, JULY 30…Rick Fusco entertains from 6-10 pm.

 

MORE INFORMATION:

CAFÉ MARQUESA SUMMER SPECIAL….2 courses for $26 bucks! 6-10 pm….

BANANA CAFÉ…..30% off all week!!!!…6-9 pm…

SPENCER’S BY THE SEA…At the Reach….$24.95 locals special…..5:30-7:30 pm…. complimentary parking with dining….

KATHY MELENDY……My friend, Kathy is dealing with a serious health problem. I ask for continued prayerful support. Please send cards to her at 20 Raven Lane, Gloucester, MA 01930. You can send emails to her at kmelendy@bellsouth.net. Thank you.

THE PEACE STORE NOW OPEN….Juan Pisani and Val Marmillion have opened a new store at 419 C Duval St. Open from 10 am to 10 pm daily…..friendly service and fair pricing…peace themed items….instead of war, let’s focus on PEACE!!!! And what better place for a store as this but KEY WEST!!!! For more information please go to www.thepeacestore.net. Juan also owns the Little Red Shop at the historic seaport!

NEW BOOK, ‘NANTUCKET COTTAGES & GARDENS:LIVING LARGE IN SMALL, CHARMING SPACES’…..This new book is by Leslie Linsley and Terry Pommett…. People are gravitating to smaller and cozier spaces….downsizing….This book is published by Skyhorse Books and is available at bookstores now….. Key West and Nantucket writer, Leslie Linsley will be on tour with her book…go to www.leslielinsley.com for further info, dates and times of her tour, etc.

KEY WEST COMMUNITY SAILING CENTER…..This Center is offering a Youth Summer Program for students ages 8 to 17. All classes run from 9 am to 4 pm. Cost per class per student is $250. Books & homework assignments are provided. All instructors are certified thru US Sailing. There are a number of sessions starting June 8 and running thru August 14. For more info contact Barbara Blackmore at 305-896-0337 or Graham Shivers at 804-577-0120. Applications can be found by going to the website at www.keywestsailingcenter.com.

MARK CALENDARS FOR MYSTERY WRITERS KEY WEST FEST….AUGUST 14-16…. World class mystery writers and storytellers will be gathering in KW to reveal their sleuthing savvy & whodunit know-how….all invited to attend…Fest is founded by Shirrel Rhoades and Michael Haskins. This is a MUST for all mystery fans….Register now at www.mysterywriterskeywestfest.com. Event held at Beachside Marriott. Slated to be there are bestselling authors, Jeffrey Deaver, Heather Graham, Libby Fischer Hellman, James O Born…..There will also be a Writer’s contest….Candidates wishing to compete for the Jeremiah Healy Mystery Writing Award are asked to submit the first three pages of a finished, unpublished manuscript no later than June 30, 2015…Finalists will be notified on Aug.1 and will have until Aug. 10 to submit full manuscripts. The winner receives a unique statuette, a book publishing contract, and free admission and lodging at the Fest. Registration is $125 for 3 days of sleuth-worthy events…Rooms for attendees are discounted but early bird discounts end on July 10. Don’t delay…attendance is limited…Register today. Just go to above site.

GUIDED TOURS GIVEN AT THE BASILICA OF ST. MARY….A 45 minute personally guided tour of the historic church and grounds are available to anyone interest every Tuesday and Wed. at 11 am, and on Saturdays by a group appointment. Call 305-294-1018 to sign up….meet at St. Mary’s Gift shop on Windsor Lane.

NEW BOOK BY LUCY BURDETTE…..’Fatal Reservations’ the 6th in the series of the Key West Food Critic Mysteries, is now on sale. You will love recognizing familiar people and places around Key West….You can find this book wherever books are sold. Note that Lucy is aka Roberta Isleib!!!!!! Go to: http://www.penguin.com/book/fatal-reservations-by-lucy-burdette/9780451474827.

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE TENNESSEE WILLIAMS LEGACY FOUNDATION….I urge you to support the hard work of Dennis Beaver and Bert Whitt….Sign up to keep the Tennessee Williams legacy alive and thriving in KW…various levels of membership all offering special perks. Go to www.twkw.org or call Dennis at 305-842-1666 to sign up or for complete details. The Tennessee Williams Exhibit is permanently displayed at the Museum at 513 Truman Ave. It is FREE and open to the public. Self guided tours…for personal or group tours, go to exhibit@twkw.org. Hope you have all been taking advantage of all the wonderful Tennessee Williams events that have been occurring during his Birthday Month!!!!

HUGH’S VIEW AT THE STUDIOS…..Over $300,000 has been raised for this project… but more is needed to make this dream a reality! Make donations to TSKW and indicate your donation is specifically for HUGH’S VIEW, and send to Jeffrey Ware at 1400 Olivia St., KW, 33040. This is a separate fundraiser from any others at The Studio. The plan is to create a lovely Rooftop Garden atop the new Studios Bldg on Eaton St…..it will provide a marvelous panoramic view of Key West…and since La Concha shut its doors to us, it will be most welcome indeed. For more info, contact Jeffrey at jcwkeywest@comcast.net. For those who are wondering who Hugh is…. He is the most adorable father of Jeffrey, who left his mark in Key West….who loved it here, and who passed away….from this earthly home but not from our hearts! Hoping to raise enough money so that by the end of 2015, Hugh’s View will be a Truism…. And that we can all gather together, lift our glasses from atop the Garden and toast HUGH’S VIEW!!!!!

ELIZABETH WARNER’S BOOK…..Award winning novel, ‘Rock Bottom’ by E.R. Warner has gotten rave reviews…..Now available to purchase on Amazon.com and Kindle. For more info go to www.erwarner.com.

FLA KEYS TREE INSTITUTE OFFERS TRIPS…Trips are being offered to the Colombian Flower Festival Aug.5-12, the Havana Jazz Fest and the Havana Film Fest this December. For details go to www.fktreeinstitute.org or call 866-355-8733.

5% DISCOUNT FOR YOU & THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE….Jennifer Badry, jewelry designer to the stars, is offering you a 5% discount plus %5 will go to benefit the Waterfront Playhouse….Just let her know. Mention that you read about this offer in my blog…go to ‘7 Artists Gallery’ at 122 Duval St. and these discounts are applied. Jen is arguably one of Key West most fabulous Jewelry Designers.

RUSTY HODGDON’S NEW BOOK….Rusty’s new mystery is ‘THE PHANTOM WRITER’… available on Amazon.com and Kindle…..Highly recommended!

GRACE ON FRANCES STREET….This is a glorious new shop at 6oo Frances….a lush new addition to Key West’s upscale shopping scene…one of a kind items … spectacular jewelry….Japanese ceramics….cashmere from the Himilayas… the softest and finest you ever touched….Gorgeous items from India, Africa, the Orient, and Europe…Owner, Patricia Baldus relates….’A worldwide search to find the BEST of Everything’ graces GRACE!!!!’ It offers luxury to the nth degree….you will feel with all your senses. Please stop by…take your time and savor everything within…the lovely Kim Rettenwander is the manager…open daily, at the corner of Southard!

LA RUBIA KEY WEST OPENS….Stephanie Hellstrom (THE Blonde!) is the owner of this new delightful shop at 510 Fleming St….next to Assortment….You can purchase hand woven Panama hats, handcrafted wearable accessories, and organic chocolates from Ecuador…..buy hats for both men and women, along with handbags, scarves, bamboo wraps, jewelry and more. What a pleasure it is to have some unique and interesting new shops in Key West!!! Congrats to Stephanie. Call 296-6059 for more details!!!

GILDEA CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY….See this exciting new Gallery at 522 Southard St. Featuring fine contemporary artists…..

BACK BAR AT AQUA…Open daily from 5 to 11 pm….great place to hang!!! In the back of the nightclub at 711 Duval.

TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN ORG. SEEKS VOLUNTEERS…..This marvelous, award winning scholarship program mentoring group is looking for giving souls to help mentor 50 some qualified students from lower income families ….They cannot be admitted unless a volunteer steps forward. It takes less than an hour each week. Call Chuck Licis, program coordinator at 305-394-7974 or e-mail him at chuck.licis@keysschools.com.

CUSTOM HOUSE & LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUMS ARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS…If you have a few hours to offer as a docent, archives asst., exhibit builder, or event volunteer, please offer your services!

TENNESSEE WMS. MUSEUM SEEKING VOLUNTEERS….If you can give some time to help, e-mail Dennis Beaver at beav532@aol.com. Thank you. The Museum is located on Truman Ave. right behind Denny’s.

VNA & HOSPICE NEED VOLUNTEERS….Join this Mission of Caring as a Patient, Event or Office Volunteer….Call 294-8812 in the Lower Keys and 743-9048 in the Mid Keys.

SWING DANCE LESSONS EVERY WED….7 pm at Paradise Health & Fitness, 1706 N. Roosevelt….Instructors Lucy Carleton ….runs thru Dec. 11…call 296-6348.

GRIEF COUNSELING….Bereavement Meetings are available every Thursday at 7:15 pm at the Renewal Center at St. Mary’s. All needing bereavement support are invited….for more info call 305-294-1018. You are not alone.

 

LOVE AND REMEMBER….No artist is ahead of his time. He is his time. It is just that the others are behind the time.

Lynda

 

THE LEO PERSONALITY…..JULY 24 THROUGH AUGUST 23

Leo is the most regal sign of the Zodiac. Leos have an air of dignity and they behave accordingly. They know they are different from everyone else and do not want anyone to forget it. Just like the Sun which rules Leo, we would die without the Sun, and, on some level, Leos know that everyone else would wither up without them. Leos are definitely life enhancing!

You can usually spot a Leo by their hair. Most have luxuriant thick manes….and, they take a lot of care with their tresses…spending a lot of dollars on all the best treatments and products. They are most exuberant and enthusiastic….as well as very warm and affectionate. Everyone needs at least one Leo in their lives, simply for the ego boosts they will receive from their Leo friend. Most Leos are quietly confident and don’t feel the need to prove how great they are. It’s very important for a Leo to feel they’ve made an impression on people…but this happens quite naturally. A Leo doesn’t have to put on airs and graces to do it.

Leos excel at organization…they are brilliant at making things happen. They have a natural air of authority that makes everyone else sit up and take notice.

Family matters are very dear to every Leo’s heart. They place a lot of importance on keeping in touch with scattered members of the clan. They love gathering their relatives around them. They have a big interest in their children and will teach them to stand on their own two feet.

Leo is the sign of creativity….they are filled with many talents, and need to find ways to express themselves creatively, lest they become frustrated and irritable. They love to dance, act and paint….and also enjoy other people’s artistic abilities, especially in the cinema and theater. Leo is the sign of Drama!!!!!

Love & Leo go together…they find it easy to show affection to those in their lives. The typical Leo has a huge heart and boundless supplies of love for everyone they care about. Once someone has caught a Leo’s affections they’ll always retain a place in the Leo’s heart…unless they hurt them so deeply that they can never forgive them. Loyalty is high on a Leo’s list of priorities….they are most faithful and expect their loved ones to behave in the same way. They show their affection outwardly. Their friends can look forward to being cherished by the Leo.

There is one snag in relationships, and that is the Leo’s tendency to boss others around. It’s not that they mean to do it…more that they just can’t seem to help themselves! Their confidence in themselves makes them feel they can always call the shots. The best signs for a Leo are Gemini, Cancer, Libra….also Scorpio and Aries.

Leos have tremendous potential and can turn their hand to do virtually anything. They are continuously discovering fresh talents and skills. They are blessed with plenty of creative and artistic skills. Leos don’t expect constant praise but they like to know they are appreciated. If a Leo can’t make things happen, no one can. Leos need to take center stage ….it is the rare Leo who is content to sit on the sidelines. That is why so many Leos work in the entertainment industry, excelling at acting, dancing, singing. Writing, and designing. They are also drawn to painting, fashion, sports, and cooking.

Leos need money because they have very high standards….only the very best is good enough for them, because they feel they deserve it. They are drawn to the best that money can buy….Quality not quantity is their motto. Leos adore lavishing presents on loved ones…just to let them know they care. They love to spoil their favorite people no matter the cost.

WE LOVE OUR VERY TALENTED, CARING, LEO FRIENDS & FAMILY MEMBERS!!!

HAPPY LEO BIRTHDAY TO….

7/24…Susan Guadagno…Norman Wells…Kathy Russ…Ellen Peter…Rita Eaton…We remember Jean Claude Gosselin!

7/25…Joyce Chilton…Sharon Ward…Michael Chapman…Steve Braddock…Dave Mitchell

7/26…Rob McKeage……Al McConagha…Please remember Earl Duncan.

7/27…Karen Lynch…Kat Klingerman…Brad Moss

7/28…Sushi aka Gary Marion…Diane Covan…Ruth Reiter…Dave Brangaccio…Rolland Montefalcon.

7/29…Paul Vereb…Dixie (Spehar) McCarty….Em Lazott…John Renzi…Allan Leder …

7/30…Belva ‘Sissy’ McDonald…Kate Peachey…Eric Johnston…Skip Davis…We remember Alberta Mulligan!

7/31…Barbara Haws…Ellen Sanford…Jack Burge…

8/1…..Barry Cook…Charlie Waite…Joe Luczak…George Korn…

8/2…Donna Gallagher…Dar Castillo…Sr. Mary Pat Leopold…

8/3…MaryCarlin Porter…Lisa Roeser…Bob Gordon…Pauline McClosky

8/4…Connie Gilbert…Phil Tabb…Aaron Wechter…Velma Christian…Elaine Baburek

8/5….We remember Giorgio Aversa!

8/6…..Carol Sonstein…Larry Blackburn…Sue Paden…Randy Detrick…Jim Harrold… George Chase

8/7…..Al Sachs…Robert Zadkovich…We remember David Deal!

8/8…Donald Lowe (91)…..Jon McIntosh…Karen Taporowski…Gail Hollenback… Donald Gates…Carol Bush …Laurie Thibaud…Caroline Cotton…Margaret Adorjan.

8/9…PattiCakes Hayes…Bobby Peaco…Judy Rafanelli

8/10…Vicki Roush…Stuart Kaufman…Howard Wolman…Jack McAdams

8/11…Georgia Chase…Janie Geer…Carmello Vitale…Alan Ferguson…Joan O’Dowd… Scott Barry…Jackie Dillow…Donald Robbins…Ty Cobb

8/12…..Fred Wickman…Richard Kruszinski…Gerri Sidoti…

8/13….Roberta Markow…

8/14…..Bryan Green…George Ivanos

8/15…..Jonathan Beyer…Harrell Odom…Brian Quattrini…Emma Kahn…Michelle…. We remember Florence Recher on what would have been her 100th birthday!

8/16…Phil Wilson…Sandy Thomas…Shelly Lechner…Joan Armbruster…Marge Sabol … We remember my beloved mother, QUEEN ADELE STEVENS on what would have been her 98th birthday!

8/17….Frank Braddy…Yolanda McCarthy…We remember Dave Schmidt and Harriet Drake.

8/18…Jim Argoudelis…Susan Bailey…Aurora Solomon’s 1st !!!!…Harry Deal…Mari Larson…Ruth Uridel…WE remember Bruce Domski.

8/19…..Stanley Zabar…Jan Nelson…Vicki Grant…Brenda McDonald… Robin Moodley …We remember the marvelous FRANK ROMANO!!!!

8/20…..Faith…Ruben Navarro…Ryan Tanner…Patrick Hegarty…Betty Hanes … Ryan Tanner…Stephen Ray…Mary Collins.

8/21…..Larry Beaver…Michael Pallansche…Barbara Chester…Kathie Hunt…

8/22…Carmen Rodriguez…Laura Richardson …Nathan Gay…Maggie Springer …Jenipher Cabot

8/23…Laura Black… CJ Metler

HAPPY LEO ANNIVERSARY TO….

7/25…Mary & Richard Grusin…..Marsha & Jim Domagalski

7/26…Susan & Michael Guadagno

7/27….Sandy & Dan Sujak

7/29…We remember my parents, Adele & Ed Stevens on what would have been their 75th wedding anniversary!

7/31…Sally Stevens & Robert Zadkovich … Anne Shaver & Susanne Woods.

8/1….Rosi & Jeff Ware

8/2…Bernard & Louise Sledz…Robert & Elena Spottswood

8/3….Steve & Shelly Lechter…Alan & Janie Teitelbaum

8/4…Dave & Carol Moore

8/8…..Caroline & Paul Cotton

8/11…..Bob & Fran Decker

8/12….Douglas & Marjorie Paul-Shook…Kyla & Dennis Piscopink

8/18…Rosemary Enright & Tegan Slaten

8/20….Kathy & Steve Russ

8/21…Ed & Kathy Stevens … Elaine & Jim Szemplak

8/22…..Bob & Lynda Frechette…Tom & Kathy Cawley… Larraine & Don Tacke

8/23…..Joe & Margaret Clerico

If you are one of those amazing Leo personalities and the description pertains to you, please let me know. Also, if you are not on either list and would like to be, please send me your info to kwlynda@bellsouth.net and I will happily add you to the lists.

May each of you celebrating enjoy a wonderful birthday and or anniversary!!!!

Hugs and love,

Lynda