SUNDAY, MARCH 28th, 2010, in KEY WEST with LYNDA!!!
LIBBY AND MICHAEL…
…that’s jazz singer, Libby York and guitarist Michael Gillis, performing at Cafe Sole, 1029 Southard St….Brunch from 10 AM until 2 PM….Libby and Mike are there from Noon until 2 PM. A portion of the proceeds from Brunch will be donated to help the unfortunate children in Haiti. Thanks to the Correas! Reservations requested…296-6196. We just returned from Cafe Sole, and had a most delightful brunch there, while listening to Libby and Mike….they make beautiful music together…the perfect accompaniment to any meal! So great to see Tony Falcone, George Fernandez, Sam Trophia (who were meeting Jerry and Caroline Cash) there, plus many other familiar faces….and delightful to chat with Chef Correa! Next Sunday, will be Libby and Michael’s last Sunday Brunch there for the season, as Libby is on her way to Chicago, New York, and Michigan, where she will be performing, no doubt. So, if you have not been to brunch there this season, stop by and enjoy, and give Libby a fond farewell until “next” time!
EASTER at THE ANIMAL FARM…
…The Sheriff’s Office Animal Farm holds its annual Easter Party today, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM….Make sure you get there early for the Easter Egg Hunt, the face painting, coloring, and a professional photographer is donating his services to snap photos of you with The Easter Bunny! Music is by the HOB Band. FREE event, though donations are always accepted to help with the upkeep of the animals and the repairs at the Farm. About 250 animals of all shapes and sizes are there for your enjoyment.
JAZZ JAMMIN’…
…at The Green Parrot on Whitehead St….1:00 PM until about 5:30…with great jazz by Gordy Michael, Richard Crooks, Lonnie Jacobson, & Friends!
ALSO AT THE PARROT!
…get all duded up in your fave 50’s fashions and hairdos, and head to The Green Parrot at 8 PM, to hear the Doo Wop sounds of Joey Dale and the Gigolos, South Florida’s premier Doo Wop Group…get ready to hear songs from the Coasters, the Skyliners, Big Band, Motown, disco, blues and Rock & Roll…LOTS of dancing and Fun all night long!
TEA DANCE AT LATEDA…
….Today, the Tea Dance Theme is “Dog Tag Tea”….all welcome to this weekly Key West Tradition at the DA…begins a 4 PM….Dancing will prevail!
At 9 PM, it’s Debra & Patrick in the By George Bar….more dancing!!!!
THE KEY WEST ART CENTER…
…It’s the 50th anniversary of this Center, founded in 1959 from the ruins of the old WPA building at 301 Front St. You can thank Old Island Restoration, the City Fathers, and local artists at the time, from saving it from demolition. Today The KW Art Center, is a busy hub of 60 artist/members who sell their work, hold demos, provide classes for children, and host the Art and Craft Fairs every year on Whitehead and Caroline Sts. Everyone is invited to attend this Free Party, to help celebrate this occasion…Barry Cuda and pals will be playing music of the 50’s. Refreshments and Food will be served…Time is 4:30 to 7:30 PM. Art pieces created by the Center’s early members will be on display, as well as works by current artist-members. Call 294-1243 for further information. My friend, Florence Recher, one of those early members, tells me this is one of those shows NOT to miss!
HOWARD LIVINGSTON…
‘Twas fabulous seeing Howard Livingston and the Mile Marker 24 Band at Boondocks last night! There were sooooo many people there…it truly was a happening! Howard was introducing their new CD and I think he sold a slew of them….whenever Howard is performing you can count on a zillion people with great big smiles on their faces. So great to see Cyndy Livingston…what a doll….and the Herzogs, plus Quincy Perkins, and the Leonards, and so many super fans!! We’d walk a million miles for one of Howard’s smiles!!!!!
THE GARDENS HOTEL…
…at 526 Angela St…another Sunday Tradition in Key West…Jazz at the gorgeous Gardens Hotel…..Lenore Troia and Co. is there from 5 to 7:30 PM, and Queen Kate Miano, famed proprietor, charms everyone in sight!
EQUALITY FLORIDA…
What a wonderful event at the beautiful home of Neal Ruchman….well-attended by caring and devoted Key Westers who have the best interests of everyone at heart!!!…..And then it was on to The Gardens Hotel, for the next Equality Event! Great speeches and the place was packed to the gills! Thanks to the beautiful Kate Miano for all she has done for Equality in Key West…she is a true Key West treasure! We salute both Kate and Neal and all those involved in promoting what should be everyone’s right…EQUALITY!!!!!!
THE KEYS PIANO BAR…
….at 1114 Duval St….From 5 to 9:00 PM, it’s the superb Charlie Lindberg at the piano with Mark Watson helping with vocals and at the Bar.. From 9:00 PM until Closing, the terrif Ricky Ritzel is at the ivories with the great voice of Jennifer Pace from New York! Brooke at the Bar!
Stopped by to listen to the wonderful Bobby Nesbitt at The KEYS, last night (before heading up the Keys to hear Howard Livingston!) and I ask, “Is there a nicer person in Key West than Bobby?” And his playing and singing is ALWAYS First Class!!!!
MUSIC OF HOLY WEEK….
…A Concert by Joseph Lowe will take place at 7:00 PM, at St. Paul’s Church at Eaton and Duval Sts…..Joe will be performing the Sacred Music of Holy Week…pieces by Mozart, Faure, Handel, Schubert, etc. $10 donation is suggested.
BALLROOM DANCING…
…Instructors, Lucy and Leon will get you all ready to appear on Dancing With the Stars for sure! Lesson are from 7 to 9:00 PM at Paradise Health & Fitness Studio, 1706 N. Roosevelt Blvd….No partner needed…Call 296-6348 for more details.
AQUA NIGHTCLUB…
….Texas Hold-Em Poker Tourney at 3:30 and 5:30 PM….At 9 PM it’s the Aquanettes in Reality is a Drag Show! I bet someone will be wearing a Bunny Costume!!!
MICHAEL THOMAS…
…appears at Tavern ‘N Town from 5 to 9:00 PM in the Cocktail Lounge at BeachSide Marriott.
PIER HOUSE SHOWCASE…
Tonight at 9 PM in The Wine Galley at One Duval St., singer/songwriter, Adrienne, will be the Showcase Guest!
Speaking of the Pier House….we went to see Clayton Lopez there last night and he really rocked the house! What a fun night….and Clayton’s darling wife, Pam, celebrated her birthday there! Lots of great songs from the 60’s and 70’s….great to see Quincy there, also, Gina Maseratti, the Covans, Sissy, and so many others, including Tom Oosterhoudt, who was there after an evening of a million events! God bless him! And best of all was the “dish” he had to share!
Ask him…I’ll never tell!
Happy Palm Sunday Birthday to tennis and tap ace, KATHY MELENDY, and the lovely PAM LOPEZ!!!
Love to you, and remember….
The next best thing to winning, is losing! At least you’ve been in the race!
Lynda
BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK…..
March 29….Marc Crow and John Wickes
March 30…Carol Burnham
March 31…Yolan Findlay, Barbara “Please” Hoffman, Michael McMahon
April 1…Lee Skillington
April 3…Tommy Wilson
April 4…(Easter) George Sanders, Billy Piscopo, Brian Taylor, Jenny Emerson…and do keep Kitty Green in your Easter thoughts and prayers today!
ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK….
March 30…Vincent Zito and Cameron Murray
April 2…Linda and Fred Greenberg
Hoping each of my dear readers has a wonderful Easter Week, starting today, with Palm Sunday! Count all your blessings and enjoy every minute of Life! Lynda
Great seeing you and Bob last night at Boondocks! The place was packed!
CraigWe shot some terrific footage of Howard and the gang for an upcoming video release. You’ll see it soon here on ConchTV.com and ConchReoublicRadio.com.