THANKFUL ON THURSDAY!!!

                           THURSDAY, MARCH 3^rd,  2011, IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!

 

PRAYER CHAIN…                                            Please keep the following in your special thoughts and prayers…. Vicki Gordon….Claire Carroll…..Jennifer O’Lear……Nancy Robinson….Sally Lewis…. …..Vanessa McCaffrey……Richard Crooks…Richard Stephens…Karla Muir… Lottie Domski….My entire family dealing with the loss of my brother Fred Stevens on 2/16……Also, please keep the families and friends of Fr. Seamus Ward and Doug Childs in your choicest prayers.   Please send me the names of those whom should be added to the prayer chain.  Prayers change things, and we are all in this together.  Thank you!

DONNA BARNETT & TERRI WHITE ARE THANKFUL…                            “We  are driving through Georgia…almost to Savannah…with much time to reflect on life.  We are so thankful for the opportunity to see this beautiful country together.  The way we travel, like the Gypsies we are, we find ourselves on the road during each of the 4 seasons.  If you just take the time to really look around you, the surrounding beauty is awe inspiring.  In Winter, when the trees are snow-covered….to spring, when everything comes back to life…to Summer when all is lush….and to Fall when the colors seem to explode out at you.  This Universe is amazing….and we are so thankful to be a part of it.” ( Thanks, girls….we look forward to your return to KW in April when Terri performs a special Waterfront Playhouse Concert at the San Carlos on April 16^th!!!)

BOBBY NESBITT AT THE GARDENS HOTEL….MARCH 3^rd….                          It’s that darling of the piano, Bobby Nesbitt entertaining at The Gardens Hotel from 5:30 to 9:30 PM!!!!  Thursday is Cabaret night, and there is no better way to have a pre-dinner cocktail and listen to Bobby or an after dinner cocktail at the Gardens Hotel.  The D’Vine Wine Gallery is open from 5 to 10 PM!  The Gardens is located at 526 Angela St.  The place to be!!!!!

JOANNA BRADY SCHMIDA TO GIVE LECTURE ON MARCH 3^rd….                  Journalist and author, Joanna Brady Schmida will speak about her book, “The Woman at the Light” for the Café Con Libros series, at the Key West Library, 700 Fleming St. at 10 am.  At 9:30 am, coffee & breaky snacks will be served.  Call 292-3595 for more info.

AQUA IDOL UPDATE….                                         Sadly, Laurie Thibault was eliminated from Aqua Idol  on Tuesday night.  That leaves Jimmy Olson, Cynthia Mulcahey and Rick Dery as competitors.  All three did a great job with their 3 assigned songs.  Next week, it will be down to 2 singers competing for the coveted Aqua Idol Prize!  Hope you will ALL show up to root for your fave singer….and remember, all tips go to benefit the Trophia Butterfly Foundation!  Mark your calendars….March 15^th is the Grande Finale of this Contest!  BE THERE!!!!!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN….MARCH 3^rd…….                          It’s the always terrific Carmen Rodriguez & Gordy Michael, entertaining in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott from 5 to 9 PM…..2 for 1 cocktails from 5 to 7 PM!!!  There is also a special Tapas Menu on Tuesdays and Thursdays!

ANNE O’SHEA IS THANKFUL…              “I have to tell you that I am incredibly grateful that, at the end of the day, in good times and in bad….I have my friends and Key West to come back to!  I am just so damn lucky….and the love of a good man doesn’t hurt!”

AT THE SCHOONER WHARF ON MARCH 3rd…..                                     It’s Michael McCloud from Noon until 5 PM…..From 7 to 11 PM, it’s Marty Stonely & Jeff Clark… ….and 9 to 1 AM, the Magic of Frank Everhart!

SKIPPO & GORDY DUO at SALUTE every FRIDAY AT 5:30 PM…

What a great spot to enjoy cool jazz from the great Skipper Kripitz & Gordy Michael…Jazz on the Beach at Salute on Higgs Beach …5:30 to 7:30 PM….Watch the sun set over the blue Atlantic..

Come check it out, every Friday evening!

 

BLACK & SKABUDDAH AT CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD ON MARCH 3^rd…

This duo performs from 8 to 11:30 PM at this super restaurant at the historic seaport!

 

BRUCE MOORE SHOW IN NEW YORK CITY…..March 7 & 9….

On two nights only, March 7^th and 9^th, Bruce will be presenting shows at The Metropolitan Room at 34 West 22 St. at 9:30 PM.  Produced by Blake Hunter and directed by Scott Barnes, it is titled   “Bruce Moore…No Moore the Boy Next Door!”   All proceeds will go to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS!  So if you are in NYC at that time, or are looking for a bit of a break from the Rock….take in this sure to be great show.  We will be there!   By the way, rumor has it that the great Tyne Daily, whom Bruce appeared with in Gypsy, is planning to be in the audience!   Call 212-206-0440 for reservations.  We wish Bruce only the very best on this new adventure!!!! 

 

FREE CONCERT EVERY WEEKDAY AT ST. PAUL’S CHURCH…Mon. thru Fri….…

All invited to attend this free piano and organ concert presented by JOSEPH Lowe, from Noon until 1 PM each day of the week.

 

LATEDA MONDAY AND TUESDAY….MARCH 3rd…

The superb Debra & Patrick perform in the By George Bar at 8:30 PM till late tonight!  Upstairs in the Crystal Room, it’s Randy Roberts LIVE! At 9 pm….Call 296-6706 for tickets.

 

‘DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS’ OPENS AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE, MARCH 3^RD…

The box office is being bombarded with ticket reservations for this sure to be mega hit at the Waterfront Playhouse!  Opening night is tonight, March 3 and it runs until March 26^th.  This is a hilarious musical, directed by Danny Weathers and starring, Michael Mulligan, Eric Cole, Kristen Michelle, JB McLendon, Gayla Morgan, Traci Reynolds, plus David Black, Joe McMurray, Marc Crow, Jessica Miano, Maggie Meier, Ruben Navarro, Amy Ray, Carolyn Cooper, Rhett Kalman, with musical director, Michael Fauss….set design by Michael Boyer…costumes by Jose Rivera & Leigh Hooten and others.  Opening Night party is sponsored by Nikki McCausland, catering by Conch Republic Seafood Co.  This is a MUST SEE!!!!  Call 294-5015 or purchase online at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org.  Note that Fri. is date Night special which is 2 tix for $70, a $20 savings.  Come ready to laugh your sox off!

 

PARAPROSDOKIAN SENTENCE FOR YOU…

You’re never to old to learn something stupid!

 

ART SHOW AT 830 GALLERY…March 3^rd…

All are invited to an artist’s reception at Art@830 Caroline St. Gallery, from 6  to 9 PM during the 1^st Thurs. Walk on Caroline St.  Artist Dawn Wilkins, Scott Ross and Yvonne Wielhouwer will display new bodies  of work, contemporary botanical prints, woodworks and weavings.  Call 295-9595 for more information.

 

ART SHOW AT THE STUDIOS ON MARCH 3^RD….

A wonderful exhibit is coming up on Thurs., 3/3 at The Studios at 600 White St.  That dimpled artist, Keith Bland, will be exhibiting his pieces….a one year journey into the Key West twilight sky….Reception is on March 3 with a celebration at dusk…6:30 to 9 PM….

 

CAPTAINS OF IMPROV PERFORM AT THE HOG’S BREATH…and BOTTLECAP…3/3…

There will be 2 shows upstairs  at The Hog’s Breath at 400 Front St….at 8 and at 10 PM….Dates for these shows are…March 3,10,11,17,18,24,25,and 31….On March 4^th, they perform at The Bottlecap Groove Lounge, 1128 Simonton St. at 9 PM.  Comedians are Landon Bradbary, Chad Newman, Steph Wischerth, Michael Pallansch, Pony Charvet, & Joanie Sullivan.

 

WINE TASTING ON MARCH  3^RD…..

…at the new American Shoal Restaurant at the Ibis Bay Resort, from 5 to 7 PM…at 3101 N. Roosevelt Blvd….Cecil Witt of Premier Beverage will present 7 wines to taste…there will be hors d’oeuvres to nosh on…cost is $13!  Give it a try!

 

AT BOTANICAL GARDENS ON STOCK ISLAND…MARCH 4^TH…

Botanist Stephen Hodges returns to share his knowledge of the unique nature  of plants in the Caribbean….This lecture is FREE & will be held in the Garden Chapel.  Those attending may also participate in a ‘pot luck’ dinner before the talks.  Bring a dish to share at 6 PM for food and conversation or just come to the lecture at 7 PM.

 

BENEFIT FOR EASTER SEALS ON MARCH 4^th at THE BOTTLECAP…

From 5 to 8 PM come to the Happy Hour which will benefit Easter Seals Fla Inc/Keys Region.  Board members will be there to register Domino players for the “Old Conch” Domino Torurney to be held at Conch Fest on Sat., March 5 at Noon in Bayview Park.  At this happy hour, domino tables  will be set up…and Cuban delicacies will be there to sample.

 

KEYS CHORALE PERFORMANCE ON MARCH 4^th & 5^th….

There will be two performances of the Keys Chorale on Fri., 3/4 at 8 PM and on Sat., 2/5 at 2 PM…at Tennessee Williams Theatre.  This concert will consist of choral works from French composers:  Requiem by Gabriel Faure and Mess Solennelle by Charles Gounod.  Soloists are Ginny Barr, Melody Cooper, Paul Hayes, Sandy Walters, and more.  21 instrumentalists will accompany the 60 member Chorale…Dean Walters assures it will be an exquisite evening of music.  For tix go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676.

 

PUN OF THE WEEK…

We were going to ship a truckload of food, but we found it just wasn’t palatable!

 

KEY WEST GARDEN CLUB GARDEN TOURS…MARCH 5^TH AND 6^TH…

The KW Garden Club’s annual tour of spectacular gardens will be from 10 am to 3 pm on 3/5 & 6.  Tix are $20 and are available at the West Martello or the MARC Plant Store, or at any of the gardens on the days of the tour.  ALL gardens are within 5 minutes wlaking distance from one another on Sunrise Ln. & Sunrise Dr.  These spectacular gardens have never been open to the public before.  City View Trolleys is providing FREE transport to & from West Martello to Sunrise Dr. thru the days of the tour.  For more info go to the www.keywestgardenclub.com, or call 294-3210.

 

ORCHID SOCIETY FAIR…MARCH 5^th and 6^th…

This event will take place from 10 AM to 4  PM at West Martello Gardens at the corner of Atlantic Blvd. & White St.  Plants will be for sale…Free admission…food and drink available…raffle…call 509-7744 for information.

 

49^th ANNUAL CONCH SHELL BLOWING CONTEST…MARCH 5^th…

Called The Conch Honk…this event will take place at Noon in the garden of the Oldest House, 332 Duval St….Free to all ages to enter or to watch.  Queen Kate Miano took first place for women last year! 

 

THE IMPROVABLES ANNOUNCE COMEDY CRUISE…starting  March 5^th…

The hilarious Improvables begin a Sat. Night Comedy Cruise every Sat. eve beginning on March 5^th….All are invited aboard The Party Cat for a special 2 hr. Comedy Cruise…Tix are $35…$25 with a locals ID…and includes free draft beer, soft drinks, light appetizers, comedy show, DJ, Dancing and F-U-N and Laughs!  It departs from 201 William St. at 8:30 PM every Sat…check in time is 8 PM…space is limited.  Call 296-2554  for reservations.

 

AN AFTERNOON WITH LYNN SHERMAN…March 6^th..

Renown Key West Artist, Lynn Sherman, will present her special show of new works of art at JANGEORGE INTERIOR DESIGN, at 600 Frances St., from 4 to 6 PM, on Sun., March 6^th.  Everyone is invited to this reception in her honor.  Call 509-8449 for more info.  Great art and the classiest proprietors in town, George and Jan (swoon!).

 

14^TH ANNUAL RED RIBBON AFFAIR AT MICHAEL’S RESTAURANT MARCH 6^TH…

This event to benefit AIDS Help will be on Sun., 3/6 starting at 11:30 AM….This is a sumptuous brunch, with amazing choices, plus an open bar, and music by Raven Cooper & Caffeine Carl.  Cost is $65 per person…call 296-6196 to reserve your spot!

 

QUESTION FOR THE WEEK…

In conversation, do you tend to listen or talk more?

 

CHORAL EVENSONG AT ST. PAUL’S CHURCH….MARCH 6^th…

There will be a FREE concert presented by Joe Lowe at 4 pm and the St. Paul’s Church Choir.  All are invited to this special concert.

 

COCCO & SALEM IMAGINE ART PRESENTS STANELY & JUDITH ZABAR  SHOW…March 8^th…

Come and meet the wonderfully talented artists, Stanley & Judith Zabar and preview their latest collections, “Painting with Light” and “Dreams”….Reception, 3/8….5:30 to 8:30 PM…exhibit continues thru March 22.  Call 292-0072 for more info.

 

RED BARN CHAMPAGNE SUNSET GALA BENEFIT…MARCH 12^TH…

Com to the gorgeous home of John & Kay Behmke, 51 Front St….6 to 9 PM…Champagne Tasting, Open Bar…Keys Inspired Cuisine…Sunset silent Auction…entertainment by Din Allen…Cost is $75 per person…RSVP to Juliet Gray at 296-9911 or e-mail her at juliet@redbarntheatre.com by March 4^th. 

 

HEADS UP ON TENNESSEE WILLIAMS 100^th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION EVENTS….

March 6^th….Poet/journalist, Harvey Shapiro will be presenting 2 reading at the Poetry Guild meeting at 8 PM upstairs at Blue Heaven.  Readers & listeners are all invited to attend, with beverages and snacks following.  This event is Free.

The Tennessee Williams Exhibit in KW at 513 Truman Ave., and the KW Art & Historical Society, have teamed up to offer a month-long series of events to honor the contributions of Tennessee Williams, a KW resident for 36 years.  Events are: A POETRY CONTEST….deadline to enter is March 14, and managed by Connie Gilbert….An ARTIST’S CHALLENGE…..March 19, and managed by William Welch.  $300 & $150 prizes will be awarded to 1^st & 2^nd place winners in both contests, with a Reception on March 27^th.  For complete details, and to enter the contests, go to www.KWAHS.com and click on CELEBRATE TENNESSEE WILIAMS’ BIRTHDAY.  Now get those poems and paintings ready for this great event commemorating Tennessee!!!!!

 

WOMAN’S HOPE CONCERT…MARCH 18^TH….

This 5^th annual concert will take place on 3/18 at 8 PM at Tennessee Williams Cabaret….All proceeds go to benefit the local boys & Girls Clubs.  The cast includes, Kathleen Peace, Libby York, Kim Gordon, Melody cooper, Christine Cordone, Valerie Carr, Raven cooper, Deb Hudson, Maj Johnson, plus Danny Weathers, Dean Walters, Gordon Ross, & John Rudolph.  There will be a Mayor’s Song by Heather Carruthers & Shirley Freeman, & emcee is Randy Thompson and Karen Grant.  Go to www.keystix.com for tix or call 296-1520.  For more info call event founder, Kim Gordon at 745-2030.  Ask how you can be a sponsor.

 

DID YOU KNOW???

The strawberry  is the only fruit with seeds on the outside of the skin!

 

HELP KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL WITH OPERATION GRADUATION….

It  may seem early to send this out, but the community is already planning the events of Operation Graduation for the senior class…an all night event providing a safe, alcohol & drug free celebration….a night of music, dancing, movies, games, fun and food.  The Business Community and all individuals are asked to help, as it takes a great effort to make this happen.  Donations can be sent to Key West High School….Attention of Leslie Holmes….at 2100 Flagler Ave…..Key West, FL 33040.  For info & questions, contact Leslie at 293-1549, ex:54434, or e-mail her at leslie.holmes@keysschools.com.   Thanks for your help & caring!

 

LAURIE  BREAKWELL SHOW ON APRIL 1^ST…

I know this comes a tad early, but I hear tix are selling out fast for her 1^st concert on April 1 at the Tennessee Williams Cabaret Theatre…The show, entitled, ‘Cleavage in the Night-Laurie Breakwell Exposed’ will feature her 3 man back-up group of Marc Crow, Nathan Gay and James Carter….David Troy Francis is the musical director/pianist, plus Skipper Kripitz on drums, and Joe Dallas, bass.  There are two shows, at 8 PM and 10 PM.  Go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 for reservations!

 

HOWARD LIVINGSTON ON DIRECTV….CATCH HIM 24/7….

All 13 or Howard Livingston’s shows on DirecTV are now able to be viewed on demand 24/7 at  www.conchtv.com and www.keywesttime.com wherever you may be!!!!  We LOVE Howie!!!!!

 

INDOOR CAT NEEDS A GOOD HOME…

Carol Wickes  has a female, altered, declawed 8 yr. old cat named Misty.  Carol is sadly allergic to cats and needs to find Misty a good home.  E-mail Carol at carolw2345@aol.com if you are interested.  She would be just purr-fect for you!

 

SCHOONER WHARF OPEN AIR ART & MUSIC AFFAIR…LOOKING FOR ARTISTS…

This event will be on March 5, 2011.  All original artists are encouraged to apply…limited space….artists of all mediums, like painting, printmaking, sculpture, carving, photography, ceramics, etc.  For info go to www.schoonerwharf.com and click on Special Events.  For applications & questions send e-mail to swartaffair@yahoo.

 

Love to YOU…and Remember…

It is only possible to live happily ever after, on a day-to-day basis!

Lynda