FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH, 2010, IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!

THE PEOPLE’S THEATER PRESENTS TONIGHT…..11/12… Tonight is Opening Night of APOCALYPTIC BUTTERFLIES, the new comedic play at People’s Theater. Tonight, All proceeds will benefit fellow thespian, DOUG CHILDS, who is facing daunting medical bills.  The comedy features Kristen Wilson, Mark Masca, Wayne Dapster, Kate Henley, Peggy Montgomery, with Tammy Shanley directing. Showtime is 8 PM…..The location is People’s Theater new space, DOWNSTAGE,  at 3340 N. Roosevelt Blvd.  Call 294-6813 to reserve your seats.  DOUG NEEDS YOUR HELP….He has been diagnosed with cancer and has no insurance.  He has been a tireless worker for many causes in Key West, as has been his wife, Janis.  This show runs through Dec. 19th.  Tix are $25 every evening but on the Preview night tonight!  Call 294-6813 to reserve your seat.   BO’S FISHWAGON …11/12… It’s Richard Crooks and Barry Cuda performing at this KW institution at 5:30 PM until about 9 PM!   PARAPROSDOKIAN SENTENCE OF THE DAY… Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian, any more than standing in a garage makes you a car!   COME AND SUPPORT DEAN WALTERS ON SUN., 11/21…. Dean Walters, he of that amazing voice, and of director of the Keys Chorale, has really been on a challenging journey.  In a terrible fall in Aug., he ruptured the quadriceps tendon in his left knee and all the tendons in his right knee, leaving him unable to stand or walk.  He was operated on both knees in a grueling  procedure.  Dean has been riddled with enormous bills.  After insurance covered its portion, Dean is left with nearly $50,000 in bills.  (Recall that about 2 yrs. ago Dean nearly died, and he and Sandy are still paying a $16,000. bill.)  SO….There is a special benefit planned ….and afternoon of great entertainment with all proceeds going to Dean’s medical expenses!  It will be held in the Grand Foyer of Tennessee Williams Theatre, From  2 until 4:00 PM on Sunday, Nov. 21st.  There is a suggested donation of $25 at the door.  There will be Music….Finger Food…and More!  Those entertaining will be Michael McCabe, Mike Emerson, Melody Cooper, Dave Aaron, Maj Johnson, Laurie Breakwell, Kyla Piscopink, just to name a few….Larry Smith & Vincent Zito will accompany….Emcee is Jenna Stauffer.  If you are not able to attend this fundraiser and would like to help Dean, please make checks payable to: Dean Walters, c/o Katy Werner, 523 C Truman Annex, Key West, FL 33040. EVERYONE IN TOWN IS INVITED TO HELP DEAN WALTERS DURING THIS TIME OF GREAT NEED!  Thank you very much!    FRAN DECKER OPENS NEW GALLERY….  FRANGIPANI GALLERY, at 1102 Duval St., has recently opened by artist,   and owner, Fran Decker!  This Gallery will be showcasing  some of our best KW artists, including William Welch, Lois Songer, Susan D’Antonio, Chris Black, Jessica Wilson, Will Fernandez, and Irene Stanton, just to name a few!  Open 10 AM until 6:00 PM…..Call 296-0440 for more information. The Grand Opening of this Gallery is Fri., 11/26 from 6 to 9:00 PM!!! GORDON ROSS & FRIENDS CABARET SHOW….11/13…. …This is a special show at 8 PM at the Studios of KW at 600 White St.  Gordon will be joined by Bobby Nesbitt, Christine Naughton and Skipper Kripitz and will be a performance of unique songs that will make you Feel! A portion of the proceeds will go to the MARC House.  Tix are $30 in advance and $35 the day of the show.  Buy tix at www.keystix.com or call 295-7676, or at the Armory, 296-0458   PRAYER CHAIN… Let’s remember Jennifer O’Lear, Margie Randall, Doug & Janis Childs, Sr. Phyllis McMurray, Richard Stephens, Roger Harmon, Carol Schenck, and Katherine Raney.  Count your blessings!   TAVERN ‘N TOWN….11/12… Mike Emerson will be entertaining in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott from 6 to 10:00 PM!  2 for 1 Cocktails from 5 to 7 PM!   QUESTION TO PONDER… Can you envision how you are likely to look back upon the things you are doing today?  If so, how much do you try to live now as you think you will one day wish you had lived?   SCHOONER WHARF BAR… From Noon until 5 PM, it’s the music of Michael McCloud…..It’s The Danny Morris Band from 7 to 11:00 PM….and then from 9 PM until 1:00 AM, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart!   AT THE GARDENS HOTEL…11/12… The D’Vine Wine Gallery is open all weekend from 5 to 10:00 PM! And, don’t forget Jazz on Sunday!  On 11/14, Jazz singer Peter Diamond will be there along with Tim McAlpine and a special Guest!  Jazz is from 5 to 7:30 PM every Sunday!!!  Queen Kate Miano welcomes ALL!!!!   AIDS MEMORIAL QUILT…..11/13…. All are invited to a reception to welcome the AIDS Memorial Quilt, which features several local panels….will be on display at Graffiti at 701 Duval St….from 10 AM until 10:00 PM daily thru Dec. 1 which is World AIDS Day.  Make sure you stop in to see this amazing Quilt!   KW MEN IN PARADISE FASHION SHOW. 11/13… Only a few tix are available for this Show at 11:30 AM at Marriott Beachside, in the Ballroom!  This is a benefit for Samuel’s House.  Luncheon Tix are $35.  Call 294-0715 to reserve your seat and bring $$$ to vote for your fave Model!  And the models are, Mayor Craig Cates, Jerome Covington, Ken Domanski, Ralph Garcia, Todd German, Scott Hall, John Isaksen, Tom Oosterhoudt, Peter Rysman, Randy Thompson, Vidal, and many more!  It will be a FUN event and will raise badly needed funds to help women and children in crisis situations in The Keys!   DID YOU KNOW? A “Jiffy” is an actual unit of time, most commonly interpreted as 1/100th of a second!    RECYCLED ART AUCTION ON 11/13…. This super event will benefit the Wesley House….Sat., 11/13 from 5:30 to 7:45 PM at the home of Bryan Green & Tony Konrath, 910 Watson Ln.  Admission is $10 for this unique live & silent auction…artworks are donated by art collectors…..auction will begin at 6:30 PM.  If you have donations of artwork of any kind, call 809-5000 to donate and for pickup of items.   AQUA NIGHTCLUB…. Lenore Troia performs from 4:30 to 8:30 PM at this great spot on Duval St.  The Aquanettes perform their show at 9 and 11 PM.   VALERIE CARR’S SHOW LAST NIGHT…. We were a part of a large audience who enjoyed a most unique and entertaining show at Tennessee Williams Cabaret last evening.  The luscious Valerie presented the music of singer, songwriter, Leonard Cohen…..and the audience really responded positively….Joining Valerie were some super musicians, who gave their heart and soul to this performance…. Richard Crooks, Tim McAlpine, Rob DiStasi, and Ray West….plus some great backup singers with Gayla Morgan, who also played a brilliant violin, Amy Ray, Rachel Vazquez, Ruben Navarro, and Melody Cooper….and let’s not forget George Murphy, and Christian Monzon, Val’s handsome and talented life partner.  Valerie’s father was in the audience and he was moved to tears during the performance, totally “blown away” by his daughter’s talent.  He was one very proud Father!!!  And, Valerie’s son, Kenan Rapture, sang a haunting duet with his beautiful Mom.  We congratulate Valerie on a memorable and very special evening of music and we were glad to be a part of it all!    HAPPY  NOVEMBER 12TH BIRTHDAY TO…. …that special EVAN CORNS! (Don’t forget…tomorrow, Nov. 13th, is my husband, Bob Frechette’s birthday, along with his good friend, Perry Arnold.)    Love to YOU…and Remember…. To conquer oneself is a greater task than conquering others!  Failing simply improves your chances of succeeding next time.  You can’t make progress without failing.  But fear of failure is our greatest brake., to growth, to knowledge, and to progress.  Allow yourself the possibility of failure.  Feel the liberation it brings! Lynda Lynda