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                            JANUARY 9th, 2011, IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!

 

CLOSING NIGHT OF LEND ME A TENOR…SAT., JAN. 8^TH….

A full house of adoring fans were there for closing night of Lend Me a Tenor at The Waterfront Playhouse, tonight!  I congratulate Danny Weathers, artistic director who directed this fabulous play/comedy at the Waterfront.  It was fantabulous, and if you did not see it, Shame on YOU!  It was THAT wonderful!  I salute the amazing cast, consisting of Tom Luna, Mary Falconer, Marjorie Paul-Shook, Eric Cole, Elena Devers, David Black, Kyle Caskey, and Rebecca Gleason.  You were all spectacular!!!!!  And congrats to Danny and Michael Boyer and everyone connected to this marvelous show!  Special thanks to Maribell & John Maschal who were there for the third time!  And they wanted to come back and see it again tomorrow!  Oh well!

 

BOBBY IN THE LOBBY SHOW ON SUNDAY AND MONDAY,  JAN. 9 & 10….

Along with the fabulous Bobby, also starring will be the beautiful former Miss America, Susan Powell and  popular, multi-talented, Randy Roberts! A very few Tix are still available for both evenings.  The show, called “Doin’ What Comes Naturally,” pays tribute to Irving Berlin.  Showtime is 8:00 PM…At Tennessee Williams Cabaret Theatre….For tix. Call 295-7676 or go to www.keystix.com.  If anyone has table seat tix and cannot attend please let Charlie in the Box Office know ASAP!  Call him at the above number.  Thanks a lot!

 

PUN OF THE DAY….

No matter how much you push the envelope, it will still be stationery!

 

GREETINGS…AT THE RED BARN THEATRE….THRU JAN. 15^th…

This is the super delightful, moving, and thought provoking holiday play that has also been receiving 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!  For tix, go to www.redbarntheatre.com or call 296-9911.  The Red Barn is located at 319 Duval St.  (Please note that The Little Black Dress Event on 1/13 has been canceled at this time.)

 

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.waterfrontplayhouse.org 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….Jennifer O’Lear….Richard Crooks…Richard Stephens… 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, so please let me know and I will re-establish this important service.  Thank you.

 

PARAPROSDOKIAN SENTENCE OF THE DAY…

I discovered I scream the same way whether I’m about to be devoured by a great white shark, or if a piece of seaweed touches my foot!

 

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!

 

AT LATEDA…….

It’s Randy Roberts LIVE in the Crystal Room at the DA at 9 PM, on Jan.-11!!! 

In the By George Bar, it’s the always glorious Debra Dean & Patrick Lawler at 8:30 PM, Thurs. thru Saturday!!!!  Sundays at 4PM, It’s TEA Dance Time at LaTeDa…a KW Institution!!!!  The theme of Tea Dance this Sunday is DRAG!!!!!

 

SANTIAGO’S BODEGA…1/9…

This ultra popular restaurant on Petronia is celebrating the opening of its new room, with a Wine Luncheon on Sun., Jan 9^th at 12:30 PM…Pine ridge wines and various dishes will be served…$50 is the cost and seating is VERY limited so call 296-7691 to reserve!

 

RANDY THOMPSON and the STARS OF AQUA IDOL SHOW…JAN. 13^th…

Emcee Extraordinaire, Randy Thompson, with Aqua Idol Michael McCabe, plus Amy Ray, Traci Reynolds, Gayla Morgan, Yoa Hardardottir, Bill Heller, Tim Dahms, Maj Johnson, Valerie Carr, James Warren, Victor Lopez, plus Chris Tanner and other surprises!  8:00 PM…$50…Gala after Party sponsored by Bunnie Smith & Jack Paul and catered by Teresa Wright.  Call 294-5015 for tickets NOW!  Or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org.

 

TERRI WHITE IN CONCERT… TIX ON SALE FOR APRIL 16^TH SHOW….

This show, starring Broadway Sensation, Terri White, is sponsored by the Waterfront Playhouse but held at the San Carlos, will be 4/16 at 8 PM…Tix are $50 for reserved seats with party afterward…$35 for tix with party not included.  Call 294-5015 or to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for tix!

 

HOWARD LIVINGSTON AT THE SAN CARLOS….APRIL 12^th…

Tix are also on sale for this great show starring the always wonderful Howard Livingston & The Mile Marker 24 Band!  This is a special show sponsored by The Waterfront Playhouse on April 12^th at 8 PM.  Tix are $35 for reserved seats and $25 for unreserved!  Go to the above mentioned Waterfront website or call the phone # above.

 

AT THE PIER HOUSE THIS WEEK….

Larry Smith performs Fri.-Mon. at 7 PM in the Wine Galley…..Sunday Showcase, star this week, January 9^th is gender-bender songstress and entertainer, Gina Maseratti…also on hand will be Clayton Lopez and George Victory!!!  It is always fun when Gina is there!

On January 16^th, the showcase star will be Nancy 3 Hoffman, at 9 PM

Monday, Jan. 10^th Jazz Jam is at 9 PM and Larry is joined by Greg Sergo and Lonnie Jacobson, plus any other musicians or singers who want to join in!

 

A QUESTION TO PONDER….

If you had to spend the next two years inside a small but fully provisioned Antarctic shelter with one other person, whom would you like to have with you?

 

TAVERN ‘N TOWN SCHEDULE…

This great nightspot at Beachside Marriott, has entertainment every night!  2 for 1 Cocktails from 5 to 7 PM every evening….and on Tues. & Thurs. there are also 2 for 1 Tapas!

Entertainers are:  Mon., Gordy Michael…Tues.& Thurs., Carmen Rodriguez & Gordy Michael…. Wed., Lenore Troia…Sun., Rob DiStaci…From Sun. thru Thurs. showtime is 5 to 9 PM…

Fri., Mike Emerson…Sat., is Bobby Nesbitt…Fri. & Sat. showtime is 6 to 10 PM.

 

WEDNESDAYS AT BLUE HEAVEN…

From 6 to 9:30 PM, it’s Michael Emerson with solo guitar and vocals…on Thomas St. & Petronia!

 

SCHOONER WHARF ON WED., 1/-9…

12 to 5 PM…Michael McCloud, 7-9 …  At 9 to 1 AM, it’s the Magic with Frank Everhart every night of the week!

On Sun., Jan. 9, from 7 to 11 PM, it’s a Latin Calypso Party with Marty Stonely & Din Allen.

 

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL….SHEDULE….

Every Wed. thru Sun., from 5 to 10 PM, the D’Vine Wine Gallery is open for your Wining pleasure….Cabaret Night is on Thurs. from 5:30 to 9:30 PM, and Bobby Nesbitt is at the piano, entertaining…on Jan. 6, 13, 20 & 27. 

On Sundays from 5 to 7:30 PM it’s Jazz at The Gardens…Jan. 9^th it’s Lenore Troia & Friends…Jan. 16^th, it’s Melody Cooper, Joe Dallas & Friends….Jan. 23^rd, it’s Debra & Patrick & Friends….Jan. 30^th, it’s Lenore Troia & Friends……AND…. best of all, Queen Kate Miano is there to warmly greet all her guests with open arms and open heart!

 

CAPTAINS OF IMPROV SCHEDULE….

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!!!!

 

CALVIN TRILLIN….LECTURE…JAN.10^TH…

On Mon., Jan. 10^th, writer for The New Yorker, will speak at the Studios of Key West at 6 PM…the first of a series of lectures for the Friends of the KW Library. Calvin Trillin, seen many time on David Letterman and other shows, is a writer and humorist who will discuss a wide range of topics and centering on his life as a food & drink aficionado.   This is a FREE lecture and open to ALL…seating is limited and it is first come first serve.  Note that this series will run for 12 consecutive Mondays ending on March 28^th.  Harry Matthews will lecture on Jan.17^th.

 

AQUA NIGHTCLUB SCHEDULE…

Mon….Dueling Bartenders with Randy Thompson at 5:30 PM.

Tues….Aqua Idol at 6:30 PM….to benefit The Trophia Butterfly Foundation.

Wed…Bobby Nesbitt entertains from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.

Fri….Lenore Troia at 5 to 7:45PM!

The Aquanettes entertain every night at 9 PM and on Fri. & Sat., at 9 & 11 PM!!!

 

FREE LITERARY SUNDAY SEMINAR FOR EVERYONE ON JANUARY 9^TH…

These programs are especially for the Local Community in KW…From 2 to 4 PM, those interested in Food Writing, are invited to the San Carlos on Duval St. to hear these highly respected presenters….Calvin Trillan, Billy Collins, Harry Mathews, Diana Abu-Jaber, Darra Goldstein, Madhur Jaffrey,  & Molly O’Neill.  This is always a huge hit, so get there early for seating.  (There will also be a Seminar on Jan. 16^th for the second session.)

 

NINTH KEY WEST LITERARY SEMINAR BEGINS ON MONDAY, 1/10…

This year, this event has some of the biggest names in food writing today…The theme is “The Hungry Muse: An Exploration of Food in Literature”….The first session is sold out but there is still space available for the 2^nd session which starts Jan. 13-16…cost is $495 which includes access to all speaking events and gala receptions.  For more details call 293-9291.

 

VIRGILIOS ON TUES., JAN. 11^TH..

It’s The Chris Thomas Band, back by popular demand, at 9 PM….It’s Chris Thomas, with Skipper Kripitz, and Tim McAlpine, playing music from the 60’s to the 80’s with lots of songs to make you wanna dance the night away!!!!  Located behind La Trattoria at 524 Duval St.

 

COCCO & SALEM IMAGINE ART GALLERY….Jan. 12^th…

Please attend an artist reception to meet & greet KW artist, Marylene Proner, and see her latest collection, “Vibration, Illusion and 3-D in Key West.”  5:30 to 8:30 PM at 1111 Duval St.  The exhibit will go thru Jan. 25^th.

 

DID YOU KNOW????

At the time of Pearl Harbor, the top US Navy command was called CINCUS (pronounced “sink us”).

 

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.

 

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

 

ANIMAL COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP…Jan. 22^nd & 23^rd….

Well known Animal Communicator, Mary Getten will conduct this workshop from Noon until 5 PM at the above dates.  Mary claims that telepathic communication with animals is a skill you can learn and will increase the bond and understanding between you and your pet…and aid you with behavior problems and other concerning issues.  This will be held at the VNA/Hospice Conference Room at 1319 William St….Cost is $150…Limited to 20 participants.  The cost includes a donation to the FKSPCA.  To reserve send a check for the full amount to Florida Keys SPCA, 5230 College Rd., Key West, FL 33040…and indicate that it is for the Workshop!  For more info visit Mary’s website at www.marygetten.com or call the FKSPCA at 294-4857.

 

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!

 

SAVE THE DATE….ART BEHIND BARS EVENT…Jan. 23^rd…

You are invited to attend “HOT ART 1.23” at the home & garden of Shirley Freeman & Harvey Server, at 724 Eaton St.  Artists William Welch, Sherry Sweet-Tewell, Giovanni Navara, Susan Johnson, and Sean Callahan will be creating works of art to be auctioned, Live…on the spot!  There will be special guests of honor, celebrity servers, bartenders, libations, hors d’oeuvres and music all for a Good Cause!  RSVP by Jan. 22^nd, or call 394-3804…Cost is $25, all inclusive.

 

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!

 

PAJAMA PARTY AT BETTER THAN SEX….1/10…

From 6 to 8 PM…come dressed in your sexiest or sweetest jammies…a benefit for Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society…tix are $20 and include a Dessert Bar…on Petronia St.  Call 296-8100 for information or to reserve!

 

JIMMY OLSON AT THE PIANO AT SQUARE ONE….

…on Sundays and Mondays from 6 to 9 PM….All welcome to sing with Jimmy…He will be playing requests and all your fave songs!

 

AT LITTLE PALM ISLAND…on Thursday eves….

Thurs. at 7 to 10 PM, it’s solo guitar & vocals by Mike Emerson!

 

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 and the other 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…

….at 5 PM, until Feb. 6^th upstairs at 801 Duval St….all proceeds go to the Xena Fund!

 

CHRISTMAS DÉCOR AT THE LITTLE WHITEHOUSE..thru JAN. 15^th…

Stop in and see how Harry & Bess enjoyed Christmas at the  Little Whitehouse!

 

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!

 

WELCOME HOME TO KEY WEST TO…

Noreen & Jack Collins…..to Katherine Raney….to Michael Pelkey… Chris Tanner….James Warren….June & Bill Hudson…Abby Moore….and Trip Hoffman and Alan Van Wieren!  It’s so great having you all back where you belong!

 

IN MEMORIAM…

Jan. 9^th…Please remember Neal Hartman

 

Love to YOU…and Remember….

We have only this moment…sparkling like a star in our hand…and melting like a snowflake.  Let us use it before it is too late!!!

Lynda

 

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK….

Jan. 10…Mary Jo DaSilva…Mary Lou Hoover…Greg Policastro…Michael Boyer…George Maurer

Jan. 11…Kathy Cawley…Ed Knight

Jan. 12…Mary Grusin…Lynne Vantriglia

Jan. 13…Devon Reimers…Bob Arnold

Jan. 14…Michael Appellis

Jan. 15…Steve Andres…Sheila Taylor

Jan. 16…Rebecca Tomlinson…Michael Fatica…Richard Crooks…Sally Galbraith

ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK…

Jan. 11…Roberta DePiero & Reef Perkins

Jan. 12…Ginny & Taylor Doebler

Jan. 16…Kathy & Vince Melendy