THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2010 IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!    DEAR READERS…. On this very special day, I send much love and fond wishes!  May you enjoy a lovely meal with family and friends.  May you find time to count your many blessings.  And please know that I am thankful for each of you for your kindness and support during a challenging year!  This is quite long, as I have included a lot of the Thankful Messages I have received.  They warm the heart and lift the spirits!   TONIGHT AT 9 PM AT LATEDA…..11/25… It’s the fabulous Broadway Star, TERRI WHITE, appearing in her one woman show, LIVE FROM BROADWAY in The Crystal Room…9 PM.  Tix are selling like hotcakes…Call 296-6706 to reserve your seat.  It will be the perfect way to end a wonderful Thanksgiving Day….and you will be very thankful that you saw this show!  Michael Thomas is accompanying Terry.  Note that she will be performing shows at the DA on Dec. 2, 16, 22, 27 & 29, and on Jan. 1st!   TOMORROW, 11/26….CABARET KEY WEST AT TENNESSEE WILLIAMS… We are so excited for this fabulous newly formed group of Cabaret Singers in Key West!  Headed by the always wonderful Michael McCabe and Traci Reynolds, the show tomorrow evening at 8 PM, is called “Places, Please…” and also stars Gayla Morgan, Laurie Breakwell, and Amy Ray….It should be a night to long remember!  We have our tix….Call the box office at 295-7676 or go to www.keystix.com!   CARMEN RODRIGUEZ IS THANKFUL… Carmen is “so thankful to be able to work with such a great cast & crew for the show, Broadway…Let’s Twist Again, at the Waterfront Playhouse…a very big hug to Danny Weathers, Robert Strickland, Skipper Kripitz, Joe Dallas, Michael Boyer and the whole stage crew!”   THE SAGITTARIAN BIRTHDAY LIST…. ….appears at the end of this Events List!  Did any of you go to the website at www.conchtv.com to view it before receiving it today?   AT THE BOTTLECAP ON 11/25… Singer/songwriter, Dave Bootle performs from 9 to midnight at the Groove Lounge at the Bottlecap, 1128 Simonton St.  I hear Dave is terrific!!!!! ON 11/27…. The Improvables Comedy Troupe will perform at 8 PM in the Groove Lounge…. only $5 to go to the People’s theater of KW.   GERRI LOUISE GATES IS THANKFUL…. ….”that we raised our son, Spencer, in Key West.  The love, diversity, education and wonderful artistic community prepared him to be a great adult and to embrace everyone who comes into his life.  Once you’ve lived in a place like Key West, you can’t help but bring all that joy with you wherever you go.  I thank God every day for having lived there.  Happy Thanksgiving to everyone…I miss you all so much!”   LATEDA THIS WEEKEND….. 11/25…8 PM…Debra & Patrick in the By George Bar….Terri White in the Crystal Room at 9 PM….. 11/26 and 27th….Debra & Patrick, 8:30 PM in the By George Bar……Randy Roberts LIVE in the Crystal Room at 9 PM.  Call 296-6706 to reserve!   TAVERN ‘N TOWN THIS WEEKEND…. Thurs., 11/25…Carmen & Gordy in the Lounge from 5 to 9 PM…Friday, 11/26, Mike Emerson entertains from 5 to 9 PM…..Saturday, 11/27, it’s Bobby Nesbitt from 6 to 10 PM……   SCHOONER WHARF BAR….THIS WEEKEND…. Noon to 5 PM, 11/25, 26,27…Michael McCloud entertains…..11/25…Marty Stonely & Heather Davis from 7 to 11 PM…..11/26 & 27, from 7 to 11 PM….It’s the Doerfels from 7 PM until midnight….11/25, 26,27….The Magic of Frank Everhart.   TURKEY SHOOT AT OCEAN KEY RESORT & SPA…11/25…. …2 to 5 PM…Fire a turkey out of an air cannon off the Sunset Pier and into the ocean….Hit the target and win great prizes…there will be a men’s, women’s, and kid’s division…FREE event…call 295-7045 with questions!   GAYLA MORGAN IS THANKFUL… …”that my mom is able to visit from Texas…her first trip ever to KW…and I’m excited for her to experience this wonderful community, to soak up the gorgeous weather & to see what it’s like to live with an ocean within walking distance.  I’m so thankful for the opportunities I have had and for those coming up…to be onstage in KW.  What joy it is to perform for such enthusiastic and supportive audiences, and to share the stage with such talented & supportive KW entertainers and friends.  I am glad that Mom will be there to see my performance onstage at Tennessee Williams on Friday with Cabaret Key West, as she has had few chances to  watch me perform as an adult as we’ve seldom lived near each other in the USA, especially since my focus switched from violin to singing….plus she will get to hear Michael, Amy, Traci and Laurie.  And I am always thankful to see you (me) and Bob at Church…and for always looking for me in the choir loft.  You are a blessing in my life.”   CHRIS THOMAS AT THE RUM BARRELL…..11/25… Chris will perform at the Rum Barrell on Front St. from 7 to 11:00 PM.   CAPTAINS OF COMEDY SCHEDULE…. Two shows at 8 and 10 PM….upstairs at The Hog’s Breath, 400 Front St. on 11/26. On 11/27, the Captains appear at Alexander’s Guest House at 6:30 PM, 1118 Fleming St.  Call 360-9822 for more info.  This comedy team is “Saving the world, one laugh at a time.”   HOWARD LIVINGSTON ON DirecTV on CHANNEL 354…11/25.. Howard’s KEY WEST TIME SHOW,Airs at 9 PM on Thursday….again on Sunday at 7:30 PM, and again on Tuesday at 11 PM.  Also available online 24/7 onwww.keywesttime.com or www.conchtv.com.    BOB FRECHETTE IS THANKFUL… …”that Lynda & I are back in KW after a long and difficult summer…no place on earth is as healing as it is here…I am thankful for the wonderful people who make up the list of friends we have taken to our hearts….for your e-mails, cards, and good wishes on my 11/13 birthday…so amazing!  Thanks to the entire community who were so supportive as we traveled back to Ohio for Mom Steven’s funeral.  You have given us parts of your hearts that we will remember forever.  Love and Happy Thanksgiving.”   COSMO THE BOAT CAT BOOK SIGNING…. Sat., 11/27 from Noon to 2 PM at the KW Lighthouse on Whitehead St.  Sherry Sweet-Tewell will be there to sign her book…..and will have Cosmo with her! Sun., 11/28….Sherry will be at The Custom House signing from Noon to 2 PM in the Gift House!   FRANGIPANI GALLERY GRAND OPENING…11/26… …at 1102 Duval St…..This Gallery is Fran Decker’s dream-come-true…all invited to a reception from 6 to 9 PM…..art pieces by William Welch, Chris Black, Lois Songer, Irene Stanton, and so many more!  Congrats to Fran!   FUNNY GAY MALES VARIETY SHOW AT RED BARN…11/26 & 27… …at The Red Barn at 8 PM….319 Duval St….The comedians are hilarious….plus John Wells, Ben Harrison & Tom Murtha singing some great KW songs…..and two local comics, Ron Maranian and Cathy Sembert…Fun for ALL!  Call 296-9911 for tix or buy at the door.   DEAN WALTERS IS THANKFUL… ….”that my injuries are healing….for my wife and family that nurtured me and helped me recover…for all my friends who showed their support for us at last Sunday’s benefit….I am truly blessed.”   CAROL TEDESCO BOOK SIGNING…11/26… …At Mel Fisher Treasures at 200 Greene St…side entrance…a reception and signing for Carol’s new book, “Treasure coins of the Nuestra Senorade Atocha & the Santa margarita”…..2 PM.  From 5 to 7 Carol will be at MFT on Duval signing her book there with rum punch on hand!   HOWARD LIVINGSTON AT BOONDOCKS….11/27.. Howard & The Mile Marker 24 Band will be performing from 7 to 10 PM at Boondocks up the Keys….All invited to the party!   FELICIA NORRIS IS THANKFUL AND REFLECTS…. “This year has been a tough one, after losing 2 family members in only 3 days…we were devastated with the loss and the hard times financially as well.  I start feeling sorry for myself about not being able to see my family & not have the money for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.  But then I realized I STILL had a lot to be thankful for.  I had memories that my family and I were able to share, and I wouldn’t take a million dollars for one of those memories.  I thank God for this…for where we live.  When you and your loved ones sit down together at Thanksgiving, remember to be truly grateful…take it all in.  One day it will be different.  The ones seated beside you at the table will not be there forever.  Savor the flavors of all the food…breathe in an out the sweet aroma of Thanksgiving for what God has blessed you with…EACH OTHER!”   PRAYER CHAIN…. On this Thanksgiving….we pray for Jennifer O’Lear, Margie Randall, Doug Child’s, Roger Harmon, Carol Schenck, Katherine Raney, Sr. Phyllis McMurray… and all those who need our prayers and support!   CHRISTINE CORDONE’S BIRTHDAY AT PIER HOUSE…11/28… At 9 PM in the Wine Galley, we will be celebrating Christine’s birthday while she sings her heart out for all in attendance!  She’ll be joined by Kathleen Peace with Larry Smith at the piano.  This will be a wonderful musical evening!  Christine and Kathleen are two of Key West’s best ever singers!   1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY AT COCCO&SALEM GALLERY…11/28… at 1111 Duval St….reception to celebrate this great Gallery’s first year in operation!  5:30 to 8:30 PM!!!!  All invited!   TERRI WHITE IS THANKFUL… …..”for my friends & family here in KW that have taken me in with open arms, both physically and spiritually…..for 3 stepsons and 1 stepdaughter, and their spouses who have fulfilled the definition of family love and support.  They are incredible!  For 5 fabulous grandchildren….for an unbelievable year on stage… But MOST of all, the person who orchestrated this all…my lucky charm…my friend…my wife, Donna Barnett.”   THE MESSIAH ON 11/28… at 8 PM at the Methodist Church on Eaton & Simonton…Call Dean at 745-1409 if you want to participate in the Messiah…rehearsal at 2 PM that day. A Key West Tradition!   MARC HOUSE CHRISTMAS SALE BEGINS….11/26… The first Load of Fab Trees will be  at the MARC House at 1401 Seminary St. from 9 AM until 9 PM….benefits the MARC House!   BOB WOLZ…OF THE LITTLE WHITE HOUSE… …”is thankful, amazed and humbled that so many locals have bought memberships to support the programs of the Little White House, especially during this rough economy.”   APOCALYPIC BUTTERFLIES…. This People’s theater Play at Downstage, 3340 N. Roosevelt Blvd., will be presented Thurs. thru Sat. at 8 PM and on Sunday at 2 PM, until Dec. 19th.  Call 294-6813 for tix…or buy at the door! CONNIE HURST, director of the People’s Theater, is “thankful for the help & support the community has shown the People’s Theater of KW…for the artists and volunteers who generously share their talents as well as the dedicated members who work behind the scenes to keep the dream alive.”   THANKSGIVING DANCE SOCIAL…11/27… …on Sat., 11/27 at 8 PM at Paradise Health & Fitness Dance Studio, 1706 N.Roosevelt Blvd…all kinds of dances…singles welcome….call 296-6348 for more information.   ROBERTA MARKOW IS THANKFUL… …”to have had the chance to spend some wonderful time with my fantastic grandchildren…with another one on the way in February.  I’m especially glad to be back, safe & sound in Key West.”   JAZZ AT THE GARDENS HOTEL…11/28… Sunday, from 5 to 7:30 PM, entertaining will be Lenore Troia, with Marty Stonely and Rich Ciavolino….Visit the fabulous D’Vine Wine Gallery from 5 until 10 PM…..the best wine bar anywhere! Note there will be no Cabaret night at The Gardens on Thanksgiving!   DID YOU KNOW???  On average, in any given hour, there are 61,000 people airborne over the USA.    JANE GILBERT IS THANKFUL…  …“to live in this warm, open & caring community…I’ve never experienced anything like this before!” (By the way, Jane, an artist, is having a BIG Art Sale at 22777 Jolly roger Dr., a block behind Square Grouper on Cudjoe Key.   HAPPY THANKSGIVING BIRTHDAY TO… ….wonderful Fantasy Fest King, CHRISTOPHER ELWELL….and to that very special, JIM SHEPHERD!!!   Love to YOU…and Remember…. Now is the time to enjoy the day!  Make the most of every day.  Use up the hours like a child.  There are no guarantees how many we get.  Older people will tell you: they rarely regret the things they did…only the things they didn’t do.  Don’t spend your life intending to do something.  Start now!  In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count…it’s the life in your years. Lynda   PS….and now here is the Birthday/Anniversary list for all interested!!!!                 THE SAGITTARIUS PERSONALITY…11/23 TO 12/21…..   One of the greatest things about a Sagittarian is their irrepressible optimism.  They always think everything will work out for the best.  This quality, along with their sense of humor, helps them to weather many a storm.  It is also said to be the luckiest sign in the Zodiac.  They are never happy unless they have an exciting new project to work on.  Goals are important to the Sagittarian, and they often aim for things out of their reach.  They prefer a challenge to a walkover.  Life with a Sag is always lively….they love to talk about their fave topics and they love to stretch their mind.  They respect knowledge and they spend their lives learning more about people and the world.  They are honest to a fault and they detest hypocrites and yes-men.  You can expect to hear the truth from a Sag, even though they can sometimes hurt.  A bit of exaggeration sometimes sneaks into the Sag’s conversation.       Sagittarians are very popular..people love flocking around the Sag because they are so outgoing and friendly…laughter seems to always be around them and they are terrific company.       They hate to be tied down to a partner….they hate when someone is always preening over their shoulder.  They need to have their space in a relationship.  Their partner in life must be a Friend, not only a lover.  They make great teachers publishers, writers, broadcasters, philosophers, and anything that keeps them on the move, like Travel!  They love money and they love to spend it.  They prefer casual clothes to dressing up and are not concerned about designer labels.  They have a weak spot when it comes to cars…especially something sleek and fast.  A Sagittarian’s ideal is to have enough money to be free to do whatever they want with their life! We love our Sagittarian Friends!   HAPPY SAGITTARIAN BIRTHDAY TO… 11/23…Debra Yates…..Fred Greenberg 11/25…Christopher Elwell…Jim Shepherd 11/26…Harvery Server…Jon Allen 11/27…Kevin Gallagher 11/28…Christine Cordone 11/29…Audrey Samz 12/1…Richard Stephens 12/2…Fizz Rettew…Gregg McGrady…Frank Piku…Angela Davila…Sammie May 12/2…Vera Vasek 12/4…Erica Biddle 12/6…Chris Thomas…Adrian Armstrong 12/7…Richard Dennison…Lou Scaramuzzi 12/8…Sam Trophia…Andrew Forrow 12/9…Dick Moody…Lloyd Bryant…Buddy Dyess 12/10…Reef Perkins…Robin Tomita 12/13…Joyce Heels…John Eicher…Jamey Bower 12/14…Joe Dallas 12/15…LiLianne Brouillard 12/16…Rita Linder 12/17…Jim Hendrick…George Fernandez 12/18…Joy Hawkins…Randy Roberts…George Tillman 12/19…Barb Herzog… 12/20…Katherine Raney…Ralph DePalma   HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….. 11/29…George Tillman & Lloyd Bryant 12/4…Eric Cole & Joe McMurray’ 12/4…Chris & Sharon Santry 12/7…Cory Held & Paul Gildea 12/10…Deborah & Sid Goldman 12/14…Claire Carroll & Steve Gurmin 12/14…Barbara Weikel & Ralph DePalma 12/19…Barbara & Evan Corns   I hope I did not miss anyone.  If you would like to be on this list, please send me the month and day of your birth and I will put you in my Book!  Send to me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net.  If you are a Sagittarian, please let me know if any of the above personality description matches yours.  Happy remembering! Love, Lynda s