SUPER BOWL WEEKEND!!!!            

                          SATURDAY & SUNDAY, FEB.-5-6,  2011, IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!

BRUCE MOORE’S LAST TAP CLASSES…2/ 5….             Hey all you tappers out there!  Today is the last Bruce Moore Class  at Body Zone South….  Class is at 11 AM……Needless to say, we will all miss Bruce and the great fun we had at these classes!  But as the songs goes….”It was Great Fun, But it was Just One of those Things.” Hoping to see you all there!!!!!  By the way, it’s also Bruce’s birthday today….and he LOVES birthdays!!!!!!

PRAYER CHAIN…              Please keep the following in your special thoughts and prayers….  Claire Carroll…..Jennifer O’Lear….Annette Lattof…Nancy Robinson….Sally Lewis….Vanessa McCaffrey…Jim Pizzo…Richard Crooks…Richard Stephens…Karla Muir… Lottie Domski…Please send me the names of those whom should be added to the prayer chain.  I know  there are others out there 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.  Thank you!

TERRI WHITE… AT LATEDA TONIGHT, FEB.  5^th …..                                       Broadway Star, The marvelous, Terri White, who recently performed at the swanky, Feinstein’s in NYC, is Ba-ack in town!  Let’s give her a BIG welcome Home to Key West  by attending her fab show tonight in the Crystal Room at 9 PM.  Call the DA at 296-6706 for tickets!!!  Gayla Morgan will be at the piano!   A marvelous twosome!!!! 

PLEASE HELP THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE….    Our upcoming musical, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels will be presented starting on March 3.  One of our actresses, the lovely, Kristen Michelle, is starring in this show, and we desperately need accommodations for her.  She will need a bedroom and a bath and some household privileges.  The dates we need accommodations for her are Feb. 20^th until March 29^th.  If you have a spare room, guest house, or  cottage, and can help us out, please let us know.  Call the box office at 294-5015, or you can call me at 393-6273.  As a “Housing Hero” you will be 1) recognized in the playbill and will receive a complimentary Flex-Pass and all privileges of a Crew Membership….discounts at local restaurants, etc.  Plus it is tax deductible.  Thanks SO much for helping The Waterfront Playhouse! 

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 HYPERLINK “https://www.conchtv.com”www.conchtv.com or to HYPERLINK “http://www.keywesttime.com”www.keywesttime.com and catch Howard 24/7 wherever you are!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN…February 5-6 ….. 

2/5…… It’s Bobby Nesbitt at the piano from 6 to 10 PM…..AND on 2/6, it’s Rob DiStaci entertaining from 5 to 9 PM….  2 for 1 Cocktails from 5 to 7 PM!  (Special Tapas menu only on Tues. & Thurs.)

AT THE SCHOONER WHARF ON FEB. 5-6….….…

from Noon to 5 PM, on Feb. 5-6,  it’s Michael McCloud & Friends performing…From 7 to Midnight on Feb. 5 and 6 it’s the dynamic, Ben Robinson Band…Ben has received accolades from everyone from Paul Shafer, James Helman….called a legend-in-the-making, this young guitarist is smokin’ hot!!!!!!. And from 9:00 PM to 1 AM the Magic of Frank Everhart every single day of the week!!!!

DON’T FORGET TO GO DAILY TO MY WEBSITE…

…at HYPERLINK “https://www.conchtv.com/key-west/lynda”https://www.conchtv.com/key-west/lynda or to HYPERLINK “https://www.conchtv.com”www.conchtv.com.   I am updating the website every day….so check it out and DO leave a comment…PLEASE!!!!  Also…when you get the website, if you missed The Aquarian Birthday/Anniversary Personality & List, go to the side and click it on and Voila!  You will get it!!!!

GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS AT THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE….Thru Feb. 12^th…. 

This Pulitzer Prize winning play by David Mamet has an amazing cast, starring, Quincy Perkins, Glenn Wilson, Brian Furlong, Peter Haig, Brandon Beach, Tom Murtha and Mook J.,  and is directed by the talented, George Gugleotti.  It is a ferocious comedy/drama…riveting and exciting, crackling with tension.  There are a lot of laughs in this show.  The acting is fabulous!!!  The sets by Michael Boyer are amazing and award caliber…and Carmen Rodriguez is spot on with the costumes.  This show runs Tues. thru Sat. each week only until Feb, 12^th, and is another MUST See!!!!  Call the box office, at 294-5015 for reservations….or go to  HYPERLINK “http://www.waterfrontplayhouse.org” www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for tickets and Playhouse Information!  See you at the Waterfront!!!!  We saw this great show tonight again for the second time…and it is marvelous…the audience was mesmerized and responsive throughout the entire show!  What a fabulous evening at the theater…..no wonder the Waterfront is voted BEST Professional Theater in Florida!!!!

SISTER ROBERT ANNE’S CABARET CLASS…..at the RED BARN…thru Feb. 26^th…

“Sister Anne’s Cabaret Class”…by Dan Goggin, and directed by Mimi McDonald opened on Tuesday night.  This show stars, Christine Mild, as Sr. Anne, and she invites you to come ready for a rollicking good time!   Ms. Mild is supremely talented, so you are in for plenty of fun.  Also with Christine is Sam Willmott.  Showtime is 8:00 PM!!!  This show runs thru Feb. 26^th, Wed. thru Sat. each week…. at 319 Duval St.  Call 296-9911 for tix or go to  HYPERLINK “http://www.redbarntheatre.com” www.redbarntheatre.com for reservations!!!  Better behave lest Sr. Robert Anne smack you with her ruler!!!

PAT DAILEY BACK IN KEY WEST….2/5….

The always fabulous, Patrick Houston Dailey is back in Key West, performing at Sloppy Joe’s  this week on Feb.5 from 7 to 9:00 PM….He packs ‘em in so get there early and have the time of your life!  Note that Put-in-Bay Fest will be Feb. 10 & 12!!!!  He will be at Sloppy’s Thurs. thru Sat. till the end of February.

CLINTON CURTIS HAS NEW WEBSITE..

Key West’s very own, Clinton Curtis, a 2002 grad of KW High and a 2006 grad of the NYU Tisch School of the Arts, has launched a new website.  Please visit it at  HYPERLINK “http://www.clintoncurtis.com” www.clintoncurtis.com, where you can download his new single FREE!!!!  Turn up your speakers and listen to “2^nd Avenue Ball.”  Congrats to Clinton Curtis!

TOM JUDSON’S CANNED HAM SHOW AT THE TROPIC CINEMA…FEB.-5-11-12….

Live onstage, direct from NYC & P’Town…showtime is 10:00 PM….First 3 rows, $45 on 2/4&5 only… General Seating is $25 for all other shows….The preferred seating helps raise funds for AIDS Help.  Includes champagne reception with Tom Judson…tix available at  HYPERLINK “http://www.tropiccinema.com” www.tropiccinema.com or at the Tropic box office at 416 Eaton St.

KEY WEST BOOK SALE AT LIBRARY ON SAT., FEB. 5^TH…

This sale will be from 9:30 to 1:30 PM in the Palm Garden at the KW Library, 700 Fleming St.

PAUL COTTON HEADLINES ROCK & ROAST…ALL INVITED…FEB. 5^TH

This fabulous Event at St. Mary’s Parish, will be at 700 Truman Ave. from 2 PM until 9:00 PM…..Musicians performing thru the day will be, Ray West, Michelle Dravis, Larry Baeder, MP3, Caesar & Cajun Band, Pijama Band, Sack Seemiller, AND legendary singer/songwriter from POCO, PAUL COTTON!!!!!  The dinner, presented by Chef John Correa of Café Sole, will be a traditional Cuban Pork Roast Dinner, roasted chicken, vegetable medley, and dessert.  There will be activities for Kids, silent auction, Raffles, refreshments and FUN!!!  Buy tix online at  HYPERLINK “http://www.keystix.com” www.keystix.com  (adults $20….Teens, $10…6 to 12, only $5).  You can also buy at Rectory, the school office, First State Bank, Café Sole, or at the Door!  ALL proceeds benefit Mary Immaculate Star of the Sea School!

FIRST EVER SOUTHERNMOST OPENHOUSE & AVIATION REVIEW (SOAR)  Feb. 5^th…

This FREE event for the whole Family is on Sat., 2/5 from 9 AM until 4 PM.  SOAR will include static display aircraft to explore, airplane rides for kids, aviation exhibits, merchandise booths to enjoy, free raffle prizes to win, food & drink vendors, and access to the new terminal.  For more info call Neal at 879-9306. Held at the KW International Airport!

BENEFIT AT HOGFISH BAR & GRILL ON FEB. 5^TH…

From 11 AM to 3 PM, there will be a NAUTICAL FLEA MARKET, ART SHOW & TACO FEAST, at the Hogfish, 6810 Front St….on Stock Island.  Come to buy, sell and trade…Vendor Spaces are available for $30.  Price includes a 10×10 space and a taco dinner ticket.  Call 797-1659 to get your space.  Featured will be nautical antiques, jewelry, paintings, sculpture, wearable art by local artists, etc.  This will benefit Project Lighthouse, the outreach program of the Fla Keys Children Shelter, serving Monroe County runaway, homeless & at-risk youth.  ALL Invited to attend.

NANCY 3 HOFFMAN BOOK SIGNING ON FEB. 5^TH….

Come to Voltaire Books, 330 Simonton St. on 2/5 at 4:30 PM, to meet Nancy 3 who will be signing her new book, “Uncovered and Exposed! A Guide to the World’s Only Umbrella Cover Museum.”  For more info call Nancy 3 at 207-939-0301.

BIG BURLESQUE EXTAVAGANZA ON FEB. 5^TH….

…at Tennessee Williams theatre, 5901 College Rd…..doors open at 8 PM…Show time is 9:00 PM.  Hosted  by the King of Comedy, Murray Hill….Go to  HYPERLINK “http://www.keystix.com” www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 for tix. Tix are $20 or $35.  This is an all star cast with all your fave Dollies and Dudes from KW, NYC, Canada, New Orleans, etc!!!!!  A good time will be had by ALL!!!! 

ANNE MCKEE ART AUCTION BENEFIT ON SAT., FEB. 5^TH….

Nearly 100 of the FLA Keys Best artists are to exhibit and auction their works at Ft. East Martello Museum, 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd….Viewing at 7 PM…Auction at 8 PM….Tix are $25 at the door.  This annual Event  raises money for grants to individual members of the Keys Arts Community!  Founded by the wonderful Anne McKee, more than $160,000 has been awarded to artists, writers, musicians, singers, etc.  This evening includes a tribute to acclaimed artist, Sal Salinero.  Also includes gourmet appetizers, and champagne…plus separate bar service.  The always luscious, singer, Valerie Carr, who received a McKee Grant in 2010, will perform.  For more info go to  HYPERLINK “http://www.mckeefund.org” www.mckeefund.org.  You can also call Libby Curtis at 797-1999. 

FLEMING STREET GALLERY OPENING….FEB. 5^TH…

Come to a reception for artists, Jill Caldwell who will be presenting at Fleming St. Gallery, at 830 Fleming St. from 6 to 9 PM….show runs thru Feb. 24.  Call 296-9000 for info.

THIRD WORLD, REGGAE BEACHFEST CONCERT…Feb. 5^th…

….At Ft. Zachary on Southard St.  The Third World Jamaican group plus, Latin Band, El Grupo M, direct from Kingston,  performs this concert at 7 PM….For advance tix go to  HYPERLINK “http://www.keystix.com” www.keystix.com or call 304-1188.  A Family event…biking & walking encouraged. 

HOWARD LIVINGSTON AT SUGARLOAF KOA RESORT….Feb. 5^th…

Howie is having a party and everyone is invited!  At the Sugarloaf KOA Resort on Sugarloaf Key…full bar…open to the public…the Mile Marker 24 Band will be there….Onstage at 7:00 PM!!!

DAVE BOOTLE AT RICK’S ON FEB. 6^TH…

Stop by this Duval spot from 8 until Midnight, to hear the great sounds from Dave Bootle!!!

JAZZ AT CAFÉ SOLE….FEB. 6^TH…

Jazz singer, Libby York, along with Gordy Michael, will be singing at Café Sole at 1029 Southard St. from Noon until 2 PM…call 294-0230 to reserve.

BEACH BLANKET BRUNCH & BINGO…Feb. 6^th…

Closing of the Burlesque Extravaganza…at Salute on the Beach, 1100 Atlantic Blvd….Noon to 3 PM….Bingo & Brunch with hosts Dirty Martini and Murray Hill!!!!

THE SPIRITUALS OF HARRY T. BURLEIGH…FEB. 6^TH…

There will be a special presentation by baritone Richard L. McKee at 4 PM at St. Paul’s…$10 suggested donation….accompanied by Lois M. Lopez. 

JIMMY OLSON AT SQUARE ONE…Feb. 6 & 7…

Pianist Jimmy Olson, will be tickling the ivories from 6 to 9 PM on Sunday and Monday , 2/5 &6.  

SHOWCASE AT THE PIER HOUSE…FEB. 6^TH…

It’s Larry Smith at 7 PM….and then at 9 PM, he will be showcasing the musical talents of Peter Delaney, who will be singing songs from the 30’s to the 70’s.  This showcase is titled “Love for the Lonely Listeners”…..referring to all you out there whose mates are at home watching the Super Bowl Game!

4 WEEK ACTING WORKSHOP WITH MONNIE KING…Begins Feb. 8^th…

The People’s Theater of KW is sponsoring, “On Your Feet” Scene Workshop…designed to refresh  your knowledge of Shakespeare, exploring scens from classic as “Twelfth Night” and “MacBeth”….Instructor and classically trained actress, Monnie King is a graduate of the Central School of Speech & Drama in London.  Held at the PTKW offices at 142 Simonton St.

IT’S “BYE-BYE BRUCIE” …. PARTY for BRUCE MOORE, AT AQUA ON FEB. 9^TH….

On Wednesday, Feb. 9^th, there will be a Farewell Bash for Broadway Baby, BRUCE MOORE, who will be heading for the Big Apple, probably the next day!  You are all invited to come from 5:30 to 7:30 PM…..Bobby Nesbitt, will be at the piano, and it will be a very special night of song and music…..laughs mixed with tears, I am sure!  So mark your calendars and try to stop in for some hugs and love with Bruce, who has been such a shining force in Key West for so many years!  Who knows, maybe he will surprise us and tell us he has decided to stay!

BOURBON ST. BINGO…EVERY SUNDAY…

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

HAPPY  FEBRUARY 5^TH BIRTHDAY….

….to my dear friend, Broadway Baby, BRUCE MOORE……to activist, MAUREEN FREEDMAN….and to  Grand Café’s,  MARIA WEVERS….

HAPPY FEBRUARY 6^TH BIRTHDAY TO….

….that sweetheart, VIOLET BATTY…..actor, MICHAEL AAGLAN….and Happy Anniversary to that delightful couple, CAROLINE & JERRY CASH!!!!

Love to YOU…and Remember….

Believe that the little things aren’t little!  We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.

Lynda