TEMPTING TUESDAY IN KEY WEST!         

                                TUESDAY,  FEBRUARY 8^th,  2011, IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!

ON KONK AM 1500 RADIO….                               Writer/entrepreneur, & bon vivant, David Sloan will be the guest on Michael Shield’s ArtWaves Show from 11 AM until Noon today!  Enjoy this hour with David and Michael as they discuss life in the Keys, on land and sea…the origin of dominoes, and all that stuff!

BRUCE MOORE’S FINAL SHOW TONIGHT, AT 8 PM…. 2/7….              My very dear friend, Bruce Moore, performed his Farewell Show tonight at The TennesseWilliams Theatre,  and it was FABULOUS!    Bruce was at his all time BEST…and it was a night that those in the audience will long remember!  We, who love Bruce Moore, will truly miss his presence in Key West.  Thank you all for being there to give Bruce a royal sendoff as he heads for New York.  But Brucie…please know that we will welcome you back time and again…..and if you change your mind and decide to return to Key West, we will be EVER SO HAPPY! 

AQUA IDOL TONIGHT AT 6:30 PM….                                   It’s Tuesday Night and that means, it’s Time for Aqua Idol at Aqua Nightclub, 711 Duval St. at 6:30 PM!  This has become a KW Tradition….There are some wonderful contestants singing their hearts out for you to raise money for the Trophia Butterfly Foundation which helps to beautify our special Island Paradise.  The contestants are Cynthia Mulcahey, Sam Trophia, Rick Dery, Laurie Thibault, Jimmy Olson, Tim DAhms, and Nina Crooks.  The emcee is Randy Thompson, and there are 3 judges ala American Idol on TV.  It is great fun….special drink prices…..super entertainers…all for a good cause!  Make Aqua Idol a Tuesday Must do!!!!

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 STARS AT LATEDA…FEB. 10^TH…          The wonderful Broadway Star, Terri White, will be presenting her fabulous Cabaret Show at Lateda in the Crystal Room at 9:00 PM on this Thursday evening.  Gayla Morgan is at the piano….Terri will WOW you as she takes you on a musical journey of her life on stage!  Call 296-6706 for tickets!  You do not want to miss Terri while she is back in town this month!

PLEASE HELP THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE….                The upcoming Waterfront Playhouse musical, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, opens 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 www.conchtv.com or to www.keywesttime.com and catch Howard 24/7 wherever you are!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN…FEB. 8th …..  

It’s Gordy Michael and Carmen Rodriguez, entertaining from 5 to 9 PM in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott….  2 for 1 Cocktails from 5 to 7 PM!  (Special Tapas menu only on Tues. & Thurs.)

AT THE SCHOONER WHARF ON FEB. 8th….….…

From Noon until 5 PM, it’s Michael McCloud performing….From 7 until 11 PM, it’s Raven Cooper & Caffeine Carl & Jeremy…and from 9 until 1:00 AM, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart.

DON’T FORGET TO GO DAILY TO MY WEBSITE…

…at https://www.conchtv.com/key-west/lynda or to 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!!!!

AT VIRGILIOS, FEB. 8^TH…

This Tues. eve at 9 PM, it’s Skipper & His League of Crafty Musicians featuring a special Brazilian evening, the Tres Caballeros with Skipper Kripitz and Tim McAlpine, and Din Allen….and featuring singer, Heather Davis!  Note this great group will also be performing Next Tues. Feb. 15^th!!!!!

BOBBY NESBITT AT YACHT CLUB EVERY TUESDAY…Feb. 8^th….

Famed pianist, Bobby Nesbitt performs at the KW Yacht Club from 6 to 9 PM every Tuesday.  Members only!   (Lucky Members!!!)

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 www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for tickets and Playhouse Information!  See you at the Waterfront!!!!  We saw this great show again for the second time…and it truly 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 is GREAT fun!  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.  We saw this show on Friday, and we loved every minute of it!   Christine is absolutely wonderful.  She has an incredible vocal range, sense of humor and a delectable personality…. and delivers with every single song she sings!  Also with Christine is Sam Willmott, tall and adorable and very, very talented!   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 www.redbarntheatre.com for reservations!!!   The audience tonight loved every single minute!   Better behave lest Sr. Robert Anne smack you with her ruler!!!

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 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!

FREE CONCERT AT ST. PAUL’S EVERY WEEK DAY…..FEB. 7-11^TH THIS WEEK…

Joe Lowe presents this FREE concert from Noon until 1: 00 PM every day of the week….ALL are invited to attend and enjoy!

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

Live onstage, direct from NYC & P’Town…showtime is 10:00 PM…… General Seating is $25 for all  shows….…tix available at www.tropiccinema.com or at the Tropic box office at 416 Eaton St.  I hear this is quite a special evening…poignant and thoughtful…and plenty of great fun too!

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, WED., 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!

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL….Feb. 9^th….

The fab D’Vine Gallery is open Wed. thru Sun. from 5 to 10:00 PM, at this Oasis at 526 Angela St.  Bobby Nesbitt is at the piano on Thurs., 2/10, for Cabaret Night at 5:30 -9:30 PM…..and on Sunday, Jazz in the Gardens is from 5 to 7:30 PM….and on 2/13, the Gardens & Kate Miano will be welcoming back Skipper Kripitz and Co.

AT BLUE HEAVEN….FEB. 9^TH….

It’s solo guitar and vocals from Mike Emerson at Blue Heaven Restaurant from 6 to 9:30 PM.

THE PIER HOUSE…..Feb. 9^th….

Larry Smith is at the piano at 7 PM in the Wine Galley at One Duval St.  Many singers and musicians stop by to entertain with Larry every night!

PAT DAILEY PERFORMS AT SLOPPY JOE’S…FEB. 10-11-12….

That rascal, PAT is back in town…performing from 7 to 9 PM all this month.  Note that the 7^th Annual Sloppy Joe’s Put-In-Bay Festival will be Feb. 10 to the 12^th, and will feature a number of entertainers, including Pat!

GALA BENEFIT CONCERT AT THE STUDIOS…FEB. 11^TH…

Herbert Weissberg, former principal flutist with the Vienna Symphony, and Alexander Swete, world renowned classical guitarist, join together for a special musical event.  The night will include selections by Bartok, Ravel, Bach, Guilani, and Piazzolla.  All ticket holders are invited to an elegant champagne/dessert reception  in a lovely Old Town home after the performance.  Tix are $100 per person and can be purchased by calling 296-0458, or go to www.keystix.com.  This marvelous concert will benefit The Studios of Key West, at 600 White St. in the Historic Armory!  Note that these two performers are great personal friends of Peyton Evans of Key West, and she promises a night of splendid music from these esteemed musicians.

TO HAVE & HAVE ANOTHER….Feb. 11^th at The HEMINGWAY  HOUSE…

This is a benefit/ fundraiser for the KW Art & Historical Society at the Hemingway House on Whitehead St.  Tix will be sold to the first 100 people.  Guests will learn about Hemingway’s lifestyle & writings while enjoying 5 half-size cocktails, featured in his stories.  They will be freshly made and served ice cold, as Papa liked them.  The presentation will be by Philip J. Greene, the legal counsel for the Museum of the Amer. Cocktail in New Orleans.  Enjoy this unique program, the wonderful cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, with a selection of wine and beer.  Tix are $75 in advance and $85 at the door.  The event begins at 6 PM and ends about 8 PM.  Guests are encouraged to attend dressed in appropriate Hemingwayesque attire…as characters from his novels, or people he associated with.  There will be prizes in various categories.  Tix can be bought by calling 295-6616, ex. 106.

CAPTAINS OF IMPROV AT HOG’S BREATH…FEB. 11 AND 18….

This delightful new Improv Comedy Group performs every Fri. upstairs at The Hog’s Breath…2 shows at 8 and 10 PM…..  Call 731-4086 for more info!

McFADDEN’S BEACH HOUSE NIGHTSPOT….Fri., Feb. 11^th….

This new hot spot at 511 Green St., invites you to a grand opening weekend to benefit the Florida Keys SPCA on Fri, Feb. 11^th….6 to 9 PM….$15 wrist bands, good for Open Bar….Raffle and Prizes….Party Animals…Join the Party FOR the Animals!!!!  ALL invited!

DAVE BOOTLE AT RICK’S ON FEB. 12^th…

Entertainer, Dave Bootle, performs at Rick’s on Duval St. on Lincoln’s Birthday, Feb. 12^th, from 8 PM until Midnight.  Dave Rocks!!!!

A MUSICAL TOUR ABOUT TOWN….at THE RED BARN….FEB. 13-14-20-21….

Locals stars, Ben Harrison & John Wells wrote the songs  which are great fun and all Key West oriented.  Ben and John will be joined by Marjorie Paul-Shook, Gary McDonald and Tom Murtha for 4 nights only at 8 PM at the Red Barn.  Call 296-9911 or go to the website at www.redbarn theatre.com for tickets!  I can vouch that this is always GREAT fun!!!!!

AT ABC KNITTING KEY WEST….This Week …..

At Dottie Harden’s new shop at 930 Eaton St., “Love is in the Air”…featuring special gifts for favorite Valentines….antiques, crafts, knitted goodies, come in and enjoy….Call 295-3400 for more info…shop open every day but Wednesday.

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  8^th BIRTHDAY TO….

…..dynamo darling, MINDY MOORE!!!!

IN MEMORIAM…

Please take a moment to remember the wonderful HENRY WOODS and WILHELMINA HARVEY, who did so much to make Key West the wonderful place it is!  Thank you.

Love to YOU…and Remember….

Right now a moment of time is passing by!  We must ‘become’ that moment!

Lynda