THANKFUL THURSDAY THOUGHTS

                          THURSDAY,  APRIL 21st, 2011, in KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!

 

PRAYER CHAIN…                                            Please keep the following in your special thoughts and prayers…….Richard Crooks….. George Poulin……Bill Larkin…..Carol Schenk….Nancy Stevens….Stephen Elliott….Rose Lopez….Claire Carroll…..Jennifer O’Lear……Nancy Robinson….Sally Lewis….Alan Ferguson …Richard Stephens…Anne Stevens…We are all in this together….We  ARE One Human Family!

TIX ON SALE FOR ‘THE NEW CENTURY’ AT THE WATERFRONT…..4/21-23…            This hilarious, outrageous comedy starring Danny Weathers, Rhett Kalman, Linda Bernhardt, Maggie Meier, and Annie Miner runs only thru April 23, at 8 pm. and is directed by Rich Simone!  Go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 294-5015 for tix.  You just HAVE to see this show and there are only 3 nights left!!!!   We were there for opening night and it was  non-stop laughing….Danny Weathers is so  hysterical, you will not want to miss his over the top performance!    Congrats to all the cast for a delightful time tonight!!!!!!  It  was a HOOT! The Waterfront Playhouse has delivered another unique and most enjoyable presentation to Key West!!

I AM THANKFUL ON THURSDAY…..                                  I am very thankful for all the wonderful Taurus friends and family members in my life……for this amazing Key West climate and beauty surrounding us…..for The Waterfront Playhouse and their continual lifting of the bar for live theater in Key West…..for our daughter, Melissa, who celebrates her birthday today and for being the dear and loving daughter she is….for all my dear friends in town who have been so kind, patient, supportive, and understanding during this bittersweet time of great loss in my life….for all the marvelous entertainers in Key West who spread such joy….for all those who reach out and give to various wonderful causes in town….for the gift of love and life….I give thanks over and over again!  (Again, no one sent me anything for Thankful Thursday, so I thought I’d share my own thoughts and feelings!)

CONGRATS TO THE HOLLENBACKS AND CONCH TV….                               Gail & Craig Hollenback

of ConchTV have some great news to share…Congrats are in order!   Just go to….

https://www.conchtv.com/conch-republic-media-group-press-release-01?rootcat=home and you will find out what everyone is excited about!  We share in their joy!!!!

 

HELP KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL WITH OPERATION GRADUATION….               Thus far $5,000 has been collected for 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. Everyone is asked to help, as it takes a great effort to make this happen.  However….it takes $20,000 for this event to be put on.  If the money isn’t raise the event will be cancelled.

Perhaps if your org wants to do something on behalf of the kids, you can put on a fundraiser.  Or, donations can be sent to Key West High School….Attention of Leslie Holmes….at 2100 Flagler Ave…..Key West, FL 33040. Contact Leslie at 293-1549, ex:54434, or e-mail her at leslie.holmes@keysschools.com.

 

JOSEPH LOWE PERFORMS FREE CONCERT AT ST. PAUL’S….. 4/21-22….           This concert is

presented from Noon until 1:00 PM, every day during the week only.  FREE!!!!

 

LATEDA ON APRIL 21st  ….           Debra & Patrick perform in the By George Bar from 8:30 till 11:30 pm.                                

 

BABY T AT THE BULL APRIL  21…..    This dynamo entertains at 10 PM on Thurs!!!!                             

 

FISH FRY AT ST. MARY’S ,  FRIDAY….APRIL 22nd…                         The St. Mary’s Knights of

Columbus serve this amazing all you can eat fish fry every Fri. during Lent and ALL are invited! 

Meal includes, fried or baked fish, fries, black beans & rice, cole slaw, Cuban bread, soft drinks, dessert, tea and water…for ONLY $10 adults & Kids $5.  Conch Fritters are available for $2 more… Time is 5 to 8 PM….All proceeds go to help the School!

 

TAVERN ‘N TOWN SCHEDULE….….APRIL 21 …..                    …….At BeachSide Marriott  in the Lounge, it’s Carmen Rodriguez & Gordy Michael from 5 to 9 pm.…….2 for 1 cocktails for all from 5 to 7 pm….Special Tapas menu on Tues. & Thurs.

 

AT THE SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL 21….. ……               On 4/21…from Noon until 5 pm,, it’s Michael McCloud…..From 7 to 11 pm, it’s the Acme Acoustic Band…… from 9 to 1 AM, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart!

 

THE GARDENS HOTEL………4/21 and 24                       The D’vine Wine Gallery is open from Wed. thru Sun. from 5 to 10 pm.  On Thurs., 4/21, it’s Cabaret Night with Bobby Nesbitt from 5:30 to 9 pm….and on Sunday from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, it’s Jazz Night with Peter Diamond, Gordy Michael and Friends….526 Angela St.

 

FIONA MOLLOY AT FINNEGAN’S WAKE….APRIL 22 & 23….                    One of my very fave singers will be performing her last two evenings at Finnegan’s Wake on Grinnell St. at 8 pm until 11ish both nights.  This is Fiona’s Farewell performance and if you haven’t seen or heard Fiona you are truly missing out.  She has a beautiful voice….pure and wonderful.  Hoping to see you there!  We love Fiona!!!!

 

FIRM FUNDRAISER AT THE GARDENS HOTEL…APRIL 22                                         All are invited to

this benefit for FIRM, called ‘Scoot to the Gardens’…..a kickoff for raffle tix for a scooter

campaign….5:30 to 7:30 PM…..  Minimum donation is $20 at the gate…Cash Bar….Complimentary food from area restaurants….Music…all at The Gardens Oasis!  Support FIRM!!!!

 

AQUA NIGHTCLUB…..APRIL 21 & 22……                   The Aquanettes strut their stuff at 9 pm on 4/21 and at 9 AND 11 pm on 4/22 (and 23)….Dave Bootle entertains  for Happy Hour…read next!                 

 

DAVE BOOTLE SCHEDULE…….4/22 & 24…                         On April 22, he is at Aqua Nightclub from 4:30 to 7:30 PM…..On April 24, he is at Virgillio’s from 9:30 to 1:00 AM!!!!!  Dance with Dave!!!!!  

 

TICKETS FOR ONLY $20 TO BENEFIT FLA KEYS OUTREACH COALITION….       GREAT Prize Package includes a million fab prizes…… to help the Women’s & Children’s programs…drawing held on 4/27.  Call 294-0304 for more info and complete prize package…..deadline is 4/26.

 

BOTTLECAP GROOVE LOUNGE. HAPPY HOUR BENEFITS GLEE…APRIL 22….       From 5 to 8 pm…  at 1128 Simonton St….all tips go to benefit GLEE…Celebrate Earth Day….Delish finger food cook- off,….Guest bartenders, Jimmy Weekley & Teri Johnston…Live African Drum  Music….Raffles & Auctions all to benefit GLEE.

 

AT THE GREEN PARROT…..APRIL 22….                           It’s Bill Blue & The Nervous Guys (and Gals) from 5:30 to 7:30 pm…..Melody Cooper is one of those Gals!!!!

 

AT BLUE HEAVEN, in the MORNING ON APRIL 22…..                         The jazz trio of Tim McAlpine, Joe Dallas, and Skipper Kripitz will be performing for the breakfast set at Blue Heaven on Good Friday, from 10:30 am till 1:30 pm.  Located at Petronia & Thomas Sts…..Call 296-8666 for more info.  And then in the evening, Skippo is at….read next  entry…..

 

SKIPPER & GORDY AT SALUTE’S ON APRIL 22nd…..      Skipper Kripitz & Gordy Michael will perform from 6 to 8 PM at the weekly sunset music series at Salute Restaurant at Higg’s Beach!! 

 

PUN OF THE WEEKEND….                           When the detectives on the police force observed suspects dining in the city’s best restaurant, it was their favorite steak out.

 

LIBBY YORK AND GORDY AT CAFÉ SOLE…APRIL 24….                       This great jazz duo will

be performing their last Sunday Brunch at Café Sole from noon until 2 pm…. On Easter

Sunday.  We stopped by after Palm Sunday Mass, and had a lovely time…a full house was on hand to enjoy delish food and great jazz.  Note that Libby will then be off to Gay Paree to sing at The Swan Bar & La Beliere in Montparnasse…then appearances in Michigan with the Chicago Jazz All Stars, and the Jazz Showcase in Chicago on Aug. 22.  And Gordy, will be leaving Key

West for Oregon in June!  They will both be deeply missed.

 

JIMMY OLSON AT SQUARE ONE ON APRIL  24 & 25…..       Jimmy will be at the piano from 6 to 8:30 pm for your dining pleasure!

 

GREEN WORLD GALLERY, APRIL 21ST…..        Singer, Howard Livingston and his trusty guitar, will be hanging out at Green World Gallery at 712 Duval St. to celebrate Earth Week with owners Koz & Pam….finger food, wine and champagne….20% of proceeds will go to Reef Relief…..6:30 to 8:30 pm.

 

BLACK & SKABUDDAH SCHEDULE…..                         4/21 & 22….This duo performs at Conch Republic Seafood Co. at 6 to 10 pm……On 4/23, they are at Sloppy Joe’s from Noon to 4:45 pm.

 

SHORT ATTENTION SPAN THEATRE AT THE RED BARN…APRIL 21…..                This newest Red Barn show opens on Tues., 4/21 and runs tru Sat., May 21.  Tix to opening night are $40 and $35 all other nights.  On Thrifty Thursdays call the box office and get 2 tix for $50. 296-9911.  This show presents an evening of short plays, some funny, some sad, some touching and even disturbing.  A great group of performers including Shakti Assouline, Bob Bowersox, Pony Charvet, Carolyn Cooper, Mook J, Quincy Perkins, Erin McKenna, Chad Newman, Eli Pancamo, Randi Reams, and Joanie Sullivan.  You can also go to www.redbarntheatre.com for tix.

 

PREMIER AT THE TROPIC CINEMA….APRIL 21…..            KW native, Michael Baumgarten is the producer of the film, “Exodus Fall” which will premier at our very own Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton St. Thurs., 4/21.    There will be a reception with Michael at 6:30 pm, and a Q & A following the viewing of the movie.  The film stars, Jesse James, Rosanna Arquette, Christopher Atkins, and Dee Wallace.  Tix are $10 for members and $12 for non.  Baumgarten is donating all proceeds to the non-profit Cinema.

 

WALK ON WHITE…APRIL 21…..             From 6 to 9 PM, it’s Walk On White, where all the galleries are open for browsing and buying….Read about some offerings below….

 

CAROLYN FULLER RECEPTION ON APRIL 21…..            Known as The Bottle Lady, the late beloved artist, Carolyn Fuller will be remembered by an art exhibit and a reception at The Studios of Key West, 600 white St., on Thurs., April 21 during the Walk on White.  Carolyn Fuller who lived at Angela & Margaret Sts  designed an amazing wall that she created out of bottles.  The exhibit will have many of her paintings and fascinating sculpture pieces, and the exhibit is actually happening right now, and will run through May 6th.    The reception will be from 6 to 9 PM in the Main Hall.  The show will explore and present all phases of Fuller’s amazing life, spanning 70 years of work in various media.  A short film by Marky Pierson will be screened on the night of April 21.  Come and experience the very special Carolyn Fuller, a true Key West Legend!

 

HARRISON GALLERY…APRIL 21…..                      You are invited to a reception at Harrison Gallery from 6 to 9 pm during the Walk on White….This is a group show with Vintage Kimonos and Live Music by Ben Harrison between 8 and 9 pm…..featuring Ben’s new CD, ‘Air Sunshine.’

 

COFFEE MILL DANCE STUDIO ON APRIL 21…..      During the Walk On White, do stop in at the Coffee Mill Dance Studio from 8:30 to 9:30 PM…..at 916 Pohalski, behind the Truman & White Chevron station…..There will be dance presentations by the KW Contemporary Dance Co…..FREE of charge…performances by Christine Marguerite, Mary Kay Lee, Leigh Pujado, Kim Schroeder, Vinnie Braguccia, Cricket DesMarais, Christa Henry Ahz, and the one & only Frenchie (Shawna Wynn).  Free wine too!!!

 

GOOD FRIDAY CONCERT AT ST. PETER’S…APRIL 22….       This very special concert will take place at 8 pm at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 800 Center St., in Old Town.  This marks the debut of a new year-round presenter of classical music concert in Key West.  The concert will follow the Good Fri. service which begins at 7 pm.  Multi-talented soloists for the evening , led by Gayla Morgan, vocals and violin…plus Alison Heymann, Jim Carter, John Rudolph.  They will be accompanied by Linda Sparks on the organ, piano, Eng. Horn, and oboe, plus members of the Music in Paradise singers and orchestra.  The concert is Free for those attending the 7 pm service….all others who just come for the concert may buy tix for $20 from www.keystix.com or at the door.  Thanks to creators of Music in Paradise, Linda Sparks and Michael Kilgore.  Classical concerts will be presented thru the year..plus education and the nurturing of skills for young performers in town.  Call Kilgore at 304-5360 for information.

 

KICK OFF PARTY & CONCH SHELL BLOWING CONTEST AT SCHOONER, 4/22…    This is the kick-off event of the annual conch Republic Indy Celebration….7 PM…All “BlowHards” invited to compete for prizes in various categories….6 winners in all….The Junkanoos (Caroline & Jerry Cash and Co.) will perform and march in a parade thru the Schooner Wharf from 7:30 to 8:30 PM.  The Doerfels will perform 7 PM until 1 AM….Call 292-3302for more info.

 

CONCH MILITARY RECEPTION ON APRIL 22….      All are invited to attend a reception on board of the US Coast Guard Cutter Ingham Maritime Museum at the Truman Waterfront…from 4:30 to 7:00 PM.  Cost is $15 ($10 for military) and includes vodka punch, brewskies, and a picnic buffet.  Call 296-9694.  We toured this vessel recently and were very fascinated. 

OCEAN KEY HOUSE, APRIL 22…..                            A new band consisting of  Deb Hudson, Rolando Rojas and Fritz Sigler perform at the Ocean Key House Pier from 7 to 9 pm  on Friday.

 

BIRDATHON 2011…APRIL 22& 23….     The Florida Keys Audubon Society presents Birdathon 2011…a team of birders has 24 hours to spot as many species of birds as possible. FKAS asks the public to pledge a monetary amount for each bird species spotted or an overall amount.  Tee shirts are awarded to pledges over $100.  Donations are crucial to the FKAS’s wildlife and habitat preservation efforts.  Pledge amounts should be sent to to FKAS, PO Box 1573, KW, 33041.  Bird watchers interested in joining the team should contact MS. Fran Ford at 296-5548.

 

KEY WEST AUTHOR’S BOOK FAIR….APRIL 23…..        This event returns on 4/23, from 10 am to 6

pm in the Gardens at the Oldest House, 322 Duval St.  Authors selling their own books, register

by April 21….    Writers must register in advance…..For more info call Sheri Lohr at 292-5762…Free to attend for all…..Book signings, Readings, Complimentary refreshments, brilliant literary conversation!!!!!

 

MIGRATION MANIA…..APRIL 23RD….      On Sat., 4/23, from 10 am to 2 pm, Migration Mania begins with The Great Egg Hunt…….there will be birding egg hunts for kiddies, seminars, live shows, bird crafts, games, contests, a bounce house and more.  On Sat. April 30, from 10 am to 2 pm, Migration Mania continues with the Great Butterfly Bonanza Theme…a butterfly release, butterfly walk, lifecycle station, movie, puppet show, crafts, games, bounce house and costume contest.  Call 849-8733 if you are interested in volunteering or have questions…or e-mail heidiseidel@hotmail.com.

 

UNITY OF THE KEYS CHURCH ON APRIL 24….                                Melody Cooper, music director at the Church, invites you to 11 AM service where guest musicians will be Kathleen Peace, Marty Stonely and Michael Kilgore….1011 Virginia St….. Hear some beautiful Mozart plus there will be some ‘rockin’ the church music, too!  Hallelujah!!!!

 

ATTENTION WINTER RESIDENTS WHO ARE HEADING NORTH…..    Many of our winter KW residents are heading north.  As you clean your houses to depart, the Outreach Mission (292-3013) & Soup Kitchen (294-2772), at St. Mary’s Church would appreciate your donations of unopened and unused food for their pantry  to help those in need.  Thanks so much.                 

 

BUY A BRICK AT POINCIANA ROYALE…..           This new 50 unit housing complex from AIDS Help will soon be opening.  For only $50 per 4 X 8 brick, you can inscribe your own name, commemorate a significant life event….or honor the memory of another on the brick pathway.  To place an order access www.AIDSHelp.cc.  For more info call Rodney Ross at 292-3671.

 

HAPPY APRIL 21st BIRTHDAY TO…..      wonderful choreographer, PENNY LETO….and my daughter, MELISSA LYNN LANG!

 

Love to YOU…and Remember…                      A hug delights and warms and charms….that must be why God gave us arms!                                

Lynda

 

THE TAURUS PERSONALITY…..APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

 

     People KNOW they can trust Taureans.  They are known as reliable, faithful, practical, and those you want to turn to in a crisis.  Although Taureans are steadfast, they are also very resistant to the idea of change.  It makes them feel nervous, as if everything is going to collapse around them.  It takes a Taurus a long time to get used to any major alterations in their life.  That is why so many Taureans get into ruts…as they would rather know what each day is going to bring even if it’s boring or tedious, than risk getting upset when their regular schedule is disturbed. 

     Taureans move slowly, preferring to do things in their own time and in their own way, and will turn a deaf ear to anyone who tries to persuade them otherwise.  They have tremendous determination and willpower, which can turn into a stubborn streak.  People can go blue in the face trying to talk them round, but they simply won’t listen.  Nothing will change their mind. 

      Taureans can accumulate a lot of “stuff”…because subconsciously they see these as status symbols, but they can get hemmed in by their possessions.

     Of all the Zodiac signs, a Taurean is the one least apt to lose their temper over trifles.  They will grit their teeth and give people the benefit of the doubt….until things go too far, and they blow their top…..and then, run for your life, cause then a Taurean can really let it rip! 

     Family means the world to a Taurean, and they devote lots of time to their loved ones.  They feel most comfortable around those they have known a long time and don’t have to make much effort with them.  They keep long standing family traditions alive at all holidays.  They make devoted friends and usually have a select circle of very close chums that go way back to their childhood days.  Once you have earned a Taurean’s trust, you can count on their loyalty through thick and thin.  Taureans have a tendency to be overly possessive about those they care about, however, often thinking of them as their ‘property.’ 

      Taureans love hard work, and are a solid part of any team.  They get the job done…maybe not as quickly as you would like, but they do it right!  Occupations that suit them are careers connected with finance, like banking & insurance.  They also make great models, beauticians, masseurs, and are excellent in working in jobs connected with nature and outdoors such as farming, gardening, and floristry.  The music industry attracts Taureans as they are blessed with lovely voices.

     Money and Taurus go together like bread and butter.  Security is very important to a Taurean, and they will have sleepless nights if they think they are going broke.  They need to know there is money for a rainy day.  Having their own home is key to a Taurean.  They like to invest for the future and having a solid pension is important to them.  They also love to share what they have with loved ones, as they can be the soul of generosity.

     WE LOVE OUR TAUREAN FRIENDS!!!!!

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HAPPY TAUREAN BIRTHDAY TO….

4/21…..Penny Leto……Melissa Lang (our daughter)

4/22….Jacob Gelt Dekker….Jack Agnew…Ted Watson…Reggis Jenkins…Beth Ranson

4/23…..Tony Konrath

4/24…..Happy Easter Birthday to Elena Devers…Margaret Clerico.

4/25…..Gordon Mackey…Richard Klitneck

4/26…..Megan Behmke…Marky Pierson…Rosemary Enright…Jeffrey Katz…Kenne tucker…Barbara Grob

4/28…..Fran Decker

4/29…..Scott Fuhriman

5/1……Joe Regan…Nancy Williams

5/2……Robin Mitchell…Brian Corbett

5/3……Toni Davis

5/4……Bill Mansfield…Gordon Keiser…Betty Shields…Lee Dodez…

5/5……Taylor Doebler

5/7……Ginger King…Danny Stager…Skip Drezner

5/8……Charlie Lindberg…Pat Moore

5/9……Bill Haws….Tony Staub

5/10…..Vicki Gordon…Jan Schmidt…Alan Melnick…Tom Lower…Glee Higgins…Laura Chaneski

5/11…..Lynn Sherman…Jane Gilbert…Lee Appelbaum

5/12…..Shirley Block…Susanne Woods…Joe Pizzo…Chuck Gilmore…Jim Young

5/13…..Billy Cartledge…Carrie Babich

5/14…..Cindy Lu…Alan Wimer…Rosalind Brackenbury…Shaheem Larson

5/15…..Mandy Miles…Gayla Morgan

5/16…..Sandy Walters…Marilyn Holderfield

5/17…..Susan Weekley

5/18…..Steve Gurmin

5/19…..Noreen Collins…Shirrel Rhoades…Vanessa McCaffrey… Fr. Jerry Turner…Gerri Louise Gates…Don Pingston

5/20…Rev. Joe McMurray…Diane Brady Rhoades…Tom Ratcliffe

5/21…..Bill Welch…Maj Johnson…Seth Holden…Bill Verge

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HAPPY TAUREAN ANNIVERSARY TO….

4/22…..Earl & Orchid Duncan

4/24…..Kat Klingerman & Jean Colton

4/25…..Connie & Mike Cyr

5/1…..Noreen & Jack Collins

5/3…..Donna & Kevin Gallagher   and  Dean & Sandy Walters

5/10…Kelly & Mingo Castellanos

5/11…Tom Lavender & Debbi Rothstein

5/14…..George Sanders & Shawn Curran

5/16…..Melissa & Ed Tausche

 

I hope I didn’t miss anyone.  If I did, and you receive my Daily Lists, let me know your birth day and month and your anniversary day and month if it applies…and send to me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net. (Just click it now and send!)  Also, if you are one of those terrific Taureans, let me know if the above description pertains to you in any way.

Thank you.

Lynda