DEAR READERS…… Hoping you are getting used to going to the website.  It is so easy.  Just go to https://www.conchtv.com/key-west/lynda, hit it and Voila!  Or, you can hit www.conchtv.com, and click on Lynda’s Daily Key West Social Calendar!   There I am in living color!  I will be updating the website here and there most of this month.  When the dust settles I will return to sending the Daily Missives!  Right now this is working for me…hope it works for YOU!  Thanks.  Lynda   PARADISE DANCE STUDIO LESSONS…. Note to all you Salsa & Ballroom dancer….There will be NO Salsa lessons on 12/24 or 12/21….and no Ballroom class on 12/26 or 1/2.  Call Lucy & Leon at 296-6348 for more details.   BILLY CARTLEDGE & JIM HALL HOBNOB WITH THE STARS!!! Billy & Jim, who are in NYC, were invited to dinner by Marta & Martin White, and they took them to the Mark Hotel…very posh!  Their table was surrounded by the likes of Barbara Walters, Val Kilmer, Owen Wilson, Teri Polo, and Paul McCartney (swoon!)…and Paul actually nodded and winked at Jim.  Yowza!!!!!    AQUA NIGHTCLUB SCHEDULE…. Monday at 5:30…It’s Dueling Bartenders with Randy Thompson & Friends. Tuesday at 6:30 PM, it’s Aqua Idol…All tips benefit Wesley House…3 great singers left….Jeanie Falcone, Rodney Coles, & Brandy Canales…Randy Thompson is the emcee…I will be a judge on 12/14!  Only two times to go! Friday at 4 PM…It’s Lenore Troia entertaining!!! The Aquanettes perform every night at 9 PM, and on Fri. & Sat. are onstage both at 9 & 11 PM!    LUCKY STREET GALLERY HOLIDAY EXHIBIT…12/15… From 6 to 9 PM at the opening reception…a great season launched!   HAPPY DECEMBER BIRTHDAY TO…. 12/14….Joe Dallas…12/15….LiLianne Brouillard…12/16… Rita Linder…12/17…Jim Hendrick & George Fernandez….12/18…George Tillman, Joy Hawkins, and Randy Roberts….12/19….Barbara Herzog…12/20…Katherine Raney & Ralph DePalma…12/22…Bob Decker & Scott Wilson…12/23…Linda Russin…12/24…Michael Philip & Lester Boatwright…12/25…Emil Imbrio, Chris Lippa, Bill Belobraidich & Bill Porter…12/16…Richard Watherwax & Alissa Russin…12/27…Robin Deck, Skipper Kripitz, Ruth Cahoon…..12/29…Kitty Clements & Dan Cocco…12/ 31…Gail Lima, Bob Badgerow, Michael Citro, Daniel Margil, Chris Stone, & Melissa Tausche.  WALK ON WHITE…12/16… This is the monthly gallery and shop walk from 6 to 9 PM on White Street. The HARRISON GALLERY invites you to see the exhibit of Melinda K Hall, entitled, “Chew Slowly”….paintings good enough to eat!   SOUTHERNMOST CAR CLUB CHRISTMAS SHOW…12/18… On Sun., 12/18, from Noon to 5 PM….Amazing classic, cars of ALL kinds, shapes and sizes…will fill the streets at Half Shell Raw Bar & Turtle Kraals for the annual Christmas Show & shine.  Trophies will be awarded in various categories.  Bring an unwrapped toy for a child to be donated.    50’s music, food, drinks,…Call 304-9991 or 942-1758 for more info.  Judges are Mayor Cates and Jack Niles.  Free & Fun for the whole family.    THE PIER HOUSE JAZZ JAMMIN ON 12/19 SUNDAY…Showcase singers will be Christine Cordone & Kathleen Peace…..a holiday show…to thrill and delight EVERYONE!!!!   ST. PAUL’S HOLIDAY CONCERT ON 12/19….A ..at St. Paul’s Church…a holiday classic! A cavalcade of KW Talent!.   HOG’S BREATH…12/15… rst AT 5:30 TO 9:30 PM….Kathy & Steve Russ love this group!  HOWARD LIVINGSTON ON DIRECTTV…. …Catch Howard’s great show, Key West Time, at 9 PM….new show airs every Thursday on Channel 354, DirectTV….then repeated Sun. 17 t:30 and Tues. at 11 PM….and on www.conchtv.com 24/7 every day…and also, www.keywesttime.com.     LATEDA SCHEDULE…. Debra & Patrick perform in the By George Bar on 12/17,18,23,24,25,29, and 30! Terri White performs her fab cabaret show, Live From Broadway, on 12/16,22,27,29 & Jan. 1st!  9:00 PM. Cabaret Key West performs at 8 PM in the Crystal Room on 12/12,14,19,21,26. Rand Roberts LIVE at 9M on 12/17,18,24,25,28,30,31(at 10 PM). Black & Skabuddah at 8 PM in the By George Bar on 12/28.   “GREETINGS”… OPENS AT RED BARN….12/14…. …This play opens the Red Barn Theatre season at 8 PM on 12/14…It is a Holiday Comedy directed by Joy Hawkins and stars Robin Deck, Quincy Perkins, Brandon Beach, Gene Drum and Shakti Assouline.  This show runs through Jan. 15.  Call 296-9911 for tix or go to www.redbarntheatre.com for ticket info.    AT BONNIE & CLYDE RESTAURANT…12/16… Southern Wine & spirits Presents Holiday Wine Tasting…with live music by the fabulous Lenore Troia…There will be wines for all palettes for purchase and priced at $15 and under.  Bonnie & Clyde New Orleans Cuisine, 3800 N. Roosevelt….Time 5:30 to 7:30 PM…$10 is the admission!   THE DARTMOUTH DODECAPHONICS PERFORM 12/16… At 7:30 PM, this great Co-ed a Capella singing group will perfrom at The Tropic Cinema at 416 Eaton St.  All Types of Music….Members, $14 and Non Members, $16.  ALL invited to attend!    ANNUAL DACHSUND WALK…12/31…. 6th Annual Walk….Meet at the corner of Fleming and Whitehead in front of the Courhouse…The parade then leaves from there up Duval…all dogs must be leashed…costumes encouraged…Spread the word…this is a quirky fun Key West Happening!  Free to watch…..bring your cameras.  Call Ruth at 293-8019 for questions.   PARADISE BIG BAND….JAN. 2nd…. “The Meaning of the Blues” at Tenn. Wms Grand Cabaret Room….  Call 296-1520 for tix….or go to www.keystix.com.   HAPPY DECEMBER ANNIVERSARY TO… 12/14…Claire Carroll & Steve Gurmin…12/19…Barbara & Evan Corns…12/24…Bobby Nesbitt & Mike Mulligan…12/31…Terri & Phil Wilson and Carey and Pat Moore.  GIVE THE GIFT OF THE NUTCRACKER THIS SEASON! This spectacular production will be at Tennessee Wms. Theatre for only 6 nights.  Please make it possible for ALL children to partake of the magic of this show.  Support the TIX FOR KIDS program by making a tax deductible donation in any amount….this donation will go to those children and families whom otherwise could not afford to attend.  Contributions can be made by check, cash or credit card.  Make checks payable to the non-profit company: Paradise Ballet Theater Presenters Inc. (501c3).  Mail checks to 727 Eaton St., Key West, FL 33040.  Credit Card donations can be made by calling 305-240-4580. Thanks a lot for your holiday spirit!  Tickets have been family priced and are as low as $20.  Call the box office for your own tix to this show at 295-7676 or go to www.keystix.com.  Performances are Dec. 17, 18, 19, 21…with matinees also on the 18 and 19th!!!   THE PIER HOUSE… The Piano Bar at the Pier House in the Wine Galley, features Larry Smith at 7 PM until late….Various entertainers join Larry every evening….And on Sundays there is always a special singer Showcased!  One Duval St. SCHOONER WHARF BAR……. This great nightspot and dayspot….has entertainment every hour of the day!  Check the Paradise in the KW Citizen or call 292-3302 for performers and times!   TAVERN ‘N TOWN….SCHEDULE… Fridays..Mike Emerson, 6 to 10 PM. Saturdays…Bobby Nesbitt, 6 to 10 PM. Sundays…Rob DiStasi…5 to 9 PM Mondays…Gordy Michael…5 to 9 PM Tuesdays & Thursdays, Carmen Rodriguez & Gordy Michael from 5 to 9 PM. Note….2 for 1 cocktails every eve from 5 to 7 and on Tues. & Thurs. 2 for 1 Tapas, too!   BOTTLECAP AT 1128 SIMONTON ST… Wed….Live From the Groove Lounge at 9 PM…KONK Radio’s Live broadcast…always guests & hosts are Larry Smith & Jenna Stauffer. Fri….always a benefit from 5 to 8 for a good cause! Thurs….Dave Bootle performs at 9 to Midnight!   OPEN MIC AT SIPPIN CAFE ON EATON ST… Ron Maranian hosts an open mic every Sunday from 8 to 10 PM….all talents are welcome to participate!  Call 917-441-9400 for questions.   APOCALYPTIC BUTTERFLIES…12/16, 17, 18…. This play is presented by The People’s Theater at Downstage, at 3340 N. Roosevelt Blvd.  Put in on your must see list during the holidays!  They are now offering a special price deal for the remainder of the shows…a two ticket for $30, a savings of $20…or one ticket fro $17.  Call to reserve today at 294-6813.  Thursday thru Saturday at 8 PM.  The final three shows will be presented On 12/16, 17, & 18th at 8 PM!  Support Community Theater in Key West!!!!  Bob & I were there tonight, and we were most impressed by the acting and the dedication of all involved!  It was a very well done original Holiday play.  Congrats to actors, Kristen Wilson, Mark Masca, Kate Henley, Peggy Montgomery and Wayne Dapser!  I commend Connie Hurst on her passion for Theater and for giving it 100%, and all those associated with her in trying to make Community Theater in Key West shine!    WILL KIMBROUGH AT THE STUDIOS…12/17… One night only, this singer will perform at 8 PM at 600 White St.  Tix are $25 in advance & $30 at the door the day of the show.  Go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 for reservations.   AT THE BOTANIC GARDEN…12/18 & 19… The understand that The REAL Santa will be at the Botanic Gardens on Stock Island to greet and meet all the kiddies.  Children are $15 and adults are FREE!  Your admission includes…Santa Visit..Ornament Tables…Games & Contests…Live Music…Cookies & Cocoa…Craft Market.  Advanced NO WAIT Tix can be bought by calling 849-8733,  FUN for The Whole Family!   PRAYER CHAIN…. During the hustle and bustle of this hectic season, please remember the following in your thoughts and prayers……Jennifer O’Lear…Margie Randall…Richard Stephens…. Phil Schahan…Doug Childs…Roger Harmon… Karla Muir… Rudy Marn…Katherine Raney…Carol Schenck…Sr. Phyllis McMurray. Thank you.   SOUTHERNMOST BEACH CAFE LOCALS SPECIAL… …….located at 1405 Duval…Locals with an ID, can receive 2 for 1 dinner entrees from now till Dec. 24th!   COLOMBIAN GRACE RESTAURANT… PLEASE support this special restaurant on Petronia St.  The darling owner, Zulma Segura, has a great little place here….and only the lucky ones have discovered it so far!  Give it a try!  We were there the other night and had Mother’s Casserole…and it is to die for!  They also really know how to prepare delish fish…all at reasonable prices!  Tell Zulma I sent you!    Love to You…and Remember…. Being a hero is about the shortest-lived profession on earth! Lynda