SUNDAYS ARE FUN-DAYS!

                                   SUNDAY, MARCH 13th, 2011, in KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!

PRAYER CHAIN…                                            Please keep the following in your special thoughts and prayers…….Cheri Hills….Claire Carroll…..Jennifer O’Lear……Nancy Robinson….Sally Lewis…. …..Vanessa McCaffrey……Richard Crooks…Richard Stephens…Karla Muir… Lottie Domski….My entire family dealing with the loss of my brother Fred Stevens on 2/16.  Also, please pray for Neal Ruchman and his family who are mourning the loss of Neal’s beloved father, Harry Ruchman, who passed away at 101,  just 18 days shy of his 102^nd birthday.  God bless!  Please send me the names of those whom should be added to the prayer chain.  Prayers change things, and we are all in this together. 

TAVERN ‘N TOWN….MARCH 13^th…                                           On March 13^th, it’s Rob DiStaci from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge at BeachSide Marriott.  2 for 1 cocktails from 5 to 7 pm,  every evening!

BOBBY IN THE LOBBY TIX AVAILABLE FOR MARCH 13 & 14 SHOW…                                                         This show still has some wonderful general admission seats available.  It will feature the great songs of Rodgers & Hart, and sharing the stage with the brilliant  Bobby Nesbitt will be, the talented, Carmen Rodriguez and Danny Weathers.  It will be a night of fabulous musical entertainment.  The show will be at 8 PM in the Tennessee Williams Cabaret Theatre (AKA Bobby’s Lobby!!!).  Go online to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 to get those remaining coveted tickets!!  Bobby’s Lobby Shows are absolutely magical, memorable, and too marvelous for words….just like Bobby himself! 

BRUCE MOORE SHOW IN NEW YORK CITY…                                                         We just returned from a wonderful 4 days in NYC!  Bruce Moore’s show on March 7^th,  at The Metropolitan Room, in NYC,  was simply wonderful and we loved every minute!  Bruce performed with a 4 piece combo and it was First Rate!  He sang lots of great new songs plus some of his specialties.  All and all it was a roaring success!   So great to see Bruce’s Family there, plus Pat West and Chip Alan, Stephen Lindenmuth, Jeffrey Katz, Linda & Fred Greenberg, Blake Hunter (who produced the show), Jerry Coleman, and what a thrill to sit with famed actress, Tyne Daily!  What a charmer!  Bruce was in Gypsy with Tyne when she played Mama Rose…and I believe she won a Tony for that role!  We wish Bruce only the very best as he begins this new venture in his life.  He will be missed in Key West, and we can only hope that he returns time and time again!

OUR TIME IN NEW YORK…..                                                We  stayed at our fave little Hotel, The Iroquois on  West 44^th St.  Besides Bruce’s fab show, we went to see musicals, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, and loved every wacky moment…plus The Addams Family….just okay….and we LOVED Anything Goes….We were at its 1^st day Preview Opening and it was sensational and will only get better!  Sutton Foster stars, and she is simply thee very best!!!  In my next life I will definitely come back as Sutton Foster!  Others in the amazing cast are Joel Gray, Jessica Walters, Lauren Osnes, John McMartin, and Colin Donnell!  It is so delightful, with all that great Cole Porter music that Bobby Nesbitt does so well!  There are some spectacular dance numbers, including an all-cast tap number at the end of Act I to “Anything Goes”….(Bruce taught us most of those steps in his tap class which we all miss so much!)…..and another great number to “Blow Gabriel Blow”…which brought down the house!  In the finale, they reprised the Anything Goes Tap number and the audience went nuts!  We will definitely see this show again when we return to NYC!!!!            We also got to see Beth Eunice and Joe Regan at Don’t Tell Mama, and Beth is as luminous as ever!  And we always love connecting with our friend Paul Smith!  We LOVE NYC, but the weather here in Key West is SO much more glorious!

ANIMAL FARM OPEN ON MARCH 13^TH…                                                         This special Farm is open for the public, FREE of charge, from 1 to 3 PM on Sunday, 3/13!  The Farm is located at the County Jail site, on College Rd. on Stock Island.  LOTS of domestic and exotic animals to see…bring the kiddies of all ages!

SCHOONER WHARF, MARCH 13^th…                                                                       From Noon to 5 pm, it’s Michael McCloud & Friends performing….from 6:30 to 11 PM, it’s The Doerfels….And from 9 until 1 am on March 13, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart.

LATEDA….MARCH 13th                                                                                                  Debra & Patrick entertain in the By George Bar at 830 pm on Sat. & Sun. eve.   On March 13^th, the Tea Dance theme at 4 pm is Shamrock Tea.  Wear Green!!!!!

JIMMY OLSON AT SQUARE ONE ON MARCH 13 & 14….                              Pianist, Jimmy Olson, will be tickling the ivories at this super restaurant from 6 to 9 pm on both Sunday and Monday evening.  Also, note that Jimmy is a finalist in Aqua Idol for the Trophia Butterfly Foundation on Tues., March 15^th.  The grand finale and the crowning of the new Aqua Idol will take place at 6:30 pm at Aqua Nightclub at 711 Duval St.!  Come one and all.  Jimmy and Cynthia Mulcahey are the two finalists!  It will be a wonderful evening for sure!

‘DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS’ AT THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE…                                             This is a fabulous and hilarious musical, directed by Danny Weathers and starring, Michael Mulligan, Eric Cole, Kristen Michelle, JB McLendon, Gayla Morgan, Traci Reynolds, plus David Black, Joe McMurray, Marc Crow, Jessica Miano, Maggie Meier, Ruben Navarro, Amy Ray, Carolyn Cooper, Rhett Kalman, with musical director, Michael Fauss….the most amazing set designs by Michael Boyer…costumes by Jose Rivera & Leigh Hooten and Carmen Rodriguez.  This is a MUST SEE!!!!  Everyone in the cast knocked it out of the park on opening night, and the standing O at the end of the show was well deserved!  Call 294-5015 or purchase online at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org.  Note that Fri. is date Night special which is 2 tix for $70, a $20 savings.  Come ready to laugh your sox off!  The show runs Tuesday thru Saturday until March 26^th.  Get your Tix NOW!!!!  Every night is selling out!

CAPTAINS OF IMPROV SCHEDULE…                                             There will be 2 shows upstairs  at The Hog’s Breath at 400 Front St….at 8 and at 10 PM….Dates for these shows are…March 17,18,24,25,and 31… Comedians are Landon Bradbary, Chad Newman, Steph Wischerth, Michael Pallansch, Pony Charvet, & Joanie Sulliv

PUN OF THE DAY….                                                                                   The math teacher was a good dancer…had had algorithm!

THE IMPROVABLES ANNOUNCE COMEDY CRUISE…Saturdays, each week!                                                       The hilarious Improvables begin a Sat. Night Comedy Cruise every Sat. eve ….All are invited aboard The Party Cat for a special 2 hr. Comedy Cruise…Tix are $35…$25 with a locals ID…and includes free draft beer, soft drinks, light appetizers, comedy show, DJ, Dancing and F-U-N and Laughs!  It departs from 201 William St. at 8:30 PM every Sat…check in time is 8 PM…space is limited.  Call 296-2554  for reservations.

“BECKY’S NEW CAR”, AT THE RED BARN…Wed. thru Sat. each week….                                   This hit comedy, directed by Joy Hawkins, stars Maribeth Graham, Mook J, Douglas Shook, Erin McKenna, Kyle Caskey, and Justin Ahearn.  This show is at 8 PM and runs through April 9^th.  For tix go to www.redbarntheatre.com or call 296-9911.  I know it will be a big hit.

JAZZ SHOWCASE AT GREEN PARROT…MARCH 13^th…                                                  Richard Crooks, Mike Emerson, & Tim McAlpine perform at The Parrot at 1 PM every single Sunday!  All are invited to join in the jammin’!

ALSO AT THE PARROT….ON MARCH 13^th…                                At 5:30 to 7:30 PM, it’s Bill Blue & the Nervous Guys with the Nervettes (including Melody Cooper)….great fun!

LIBBY & GORDY AT CAFÉ SOLE…..MARCH 13^th…                               Sunday Brunch at Café Sole is extra special because Libby York & Gordy Michael perform their smooth jazz from noon to 2 pm…..Call 294-0230 to reserve….located at 1029 Southard St.

LARRY SMITH’S SUNDAY SHOWCASE, MARCH 13^th…                                         At 9 PM, it’s the very talented John Wells showcased…he will be performing his original songs and many others that John does so well!  9 PM at One Duval St. in the Wine Galley!

FISH FRY ON FRIDAY, MARCH 18^TH…                                       St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus members will be serving an all- you- can- eat Fish Fry or Fish Bake with all the trimmings every Friday during Lent starting on March 11^th.  Meal includes fish, fries, black beans & rise, cole slaw, Cuban bread, dessert, tea, soft drinks, and water for only $10 adults & $5 for children.  Conch fritters are available for an extra $2.  All proceeds go to the Parish School.  Time is 5 t0 8:00 PM every Friday until April 22^n.

PARAPROSDOKIAN SENTENCE FOR YOU…                                          I always take life with a grain of salt…plus a slice of lemon, and a shot of tequila.

HEADS UP ON TENNESSEE WILLIAMS 100^th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION EVENTS….                                 The Tennessee Williams Exhibit in KW at 513 Truman Ave., and the KW Art & Historical Society, have teamed up to offer a month-long series of events to honor the contributions of Tennessee Williams, a KW resident for 36 years.  Events are: A POETRY CONTEST….deadline to enter is March 14, and managed by Connie Gilbert….An ARTIST’S CHALLENGE…..March 19, and managed by William Welch.  $300 & $150 prizes will be awarded to 1^st & 2^nd place winners in both contests, with a Reception on March 27^th.  For complete details, and to enter the contests, go to www.KWAHS.com and click on CELEBRATE TENNESSEE WILIAMS’ BIRTHDAY.  Now get those poems and paintings ready for this great event commemorating Tennessee!!!!!

IMPROMPTU CONCERT ON MARCH 13^TH…                                                           It’s The St. Petersburg String Quartet, from Leningrad (not Florida!)  This wonderful quartet has won many international competitions, such as in Tokyo, Florence, Melbourne, and Russia.  4:00 PM at St. Paul’s Church….Buy tix at www.keystix.com or  at the door…only $20.  Classical Music is alive and thriving in Key West thanks to Mary Ellen Beattie and the Board of the Impromptu Concerts!!!!

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL ON SUNDAY, MARCH 13^th…                                            It’s Jazz in The Gardens at 526 Angela St….Lenore Troia and Friends entertain from 5 to 7:30 pm….The D’Vine Wine Gallery is open from 5 to 10 pm all weekend!  Come to celebrate Bob Leiby’s birthday on Sunday…he needs lots of birthday hugs!

AQUA NIGHTCLUB….MARCH 13^TH….                                             It’s the gorgeous Aquanettes doing their Reality is a Drag show at  9 pm on Sunday!  711 Duval St.

FRIENDS OF THE KW LIBRARY LECTURE…MARCH 14^TH…                       Harry Schroeder, trombonist, literature prof, and music arranger, will discuss Big & Swing Bands of the 20’s and 30’s!  This is a free lecture at The Studios on Monday at 6 PM at 600 White St.  all invited.  Come early as these are popular events!  Friends of the Library Series!

WILLIAM WELCH AT STONE SOUP GALLERY…MARCH 17^TH…                          ‘Tis will be your lucky day to attend this opening reception on St. Patty’s Day from 6 to 8 PM at Stone Soup Gallery, 802 Whitehead St……This show is titled, “Cons & Icons”  and you will find it enthralling!  All invited!  Call 361-3117 for more info…..Bill Welch is quite the most alluring and wonderful of artists!  He is like Key West’s answer to Monet!

WOMAN’S HOPE CONCERT…MARCH 18^TH….                                     This 5^th annual concert will take place on 3/18 at 8 PM at Tennessee Williams Cabaret….All proceeds go to benefit the local boys & Girls Clubs.  The cast includes, Kathleen Peace, Libby York, Kim Gordon, Melody cooper, Christine Cordone, Valerie Carr, Raven cooper, Deb Hudson, Maj Johnson, plus Danny Weathers, Dean Walters, Gordon Ross, & John Rudolph.  There will be a Mayor’s Song by Heather Carruthers & Shirley Freeman, & emcee is Randy Thompson and Karen Grant.  Go to www.keystix.com for tix or call 296-1520.  For more info call event founder, Kim Gordon at 745-2030.  Ask how you can be a sponsor.

DID YOU KNOW???                                                   In addition to having 8 arms, octopi have 3 hearts…two that pump blood through the gills and a third to pump blood through the body!

HELP KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL WITH OPERATION GRADUATION….                                                    The community is already planning the events of Operation Graduation for the senior class…an all night event providing a safe, alcohol & drug free celebration….a night of music, dancing, movies, games, fun and food.  The Business Community and all individuals are asked to help, as it takes a great effort to make this happen.  Donations can be sent to Key West High School….Attention of Leslie Holmes….at 2100 Flagler Ave…..Key West, FL 33040.  For info & questions, contact Leslie at 293-1549, ex:54434, or e-mail her at leslie.holmes@keysschools.com.   Thanks for your help & caring!

LAURIE  BREAKWELL SHOW ON APRIL 1^ST…                                  I hear tix are selling out fast for Laurie’s 1^st concert on April 1 at the Tennessee Williams Cabaret Theatre…The show, entitled, ‘Cleavage in the Night-Laurie Breakwell Exposed’ will feature her 3 man back-up group of Marc Crow, Nathan Gay and James Carter….David Troy Francis is the musical director/pianist, plus Skipper Kripitz on drums, and Joe Dallas, bass.  There are two shows, at 8 PM and 10 PM.  Go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 for reservations!

HOWARD LIVINGSTON ON DIRECTV….CATCH HIM 24/7….                                  All 13 or Howard Livingston’s shows on DirecTV are now able to be viewed on demand 24/7 at  www.conchtv.com and www.keywesttime.com wherever you may be!!!!  We LOVE Howie!!!!

HAPPY MARCH 13^th TO….                                        ….to that Sweetheart, BOB LEIBY…..to tennis ace, PETER RYSMAN…..to author and activist, BARBARA BOWERS…..to that dear, LARRY O’CONNOR….and to realtor, LETER BATTY JR.

Love to you…and Remember…

Believe in love and everything it touches!  We all have the power to give away love, to love other people.  And, if we do so, we change the kind of person we are, and we change the kind of world we live in!  Truism!

Lynda