THE MERRY MONTH OF MAY!!!

MAY 2nd THRU MAY 8TH , IN KEY WEST, WITH LYNDA

DEATH TRAP OPENS AT WATERFRONT ON MAY 2….Looks like we may be paddling a boat to the Waterfront Playhouse for opening night of DeathTrap at 8 pm tonight!  But we shall be there ‘Oar’ else!!!!  Written by award-winning author, Ira Levin, directed by Bob Bowersox and set design by Michael Boyer…this fabulous comey/mystery is guaranteed to make your spine tingle and will take you on more twists and turns than you can imagine!  The great cast consists of David Black, Mark Watson, Mary Falconer, Chris Stone, and Geno Drum.  There is an after  party sponsored by Jack Paul.  The show will run Tues. thru Sat. until May 18th.  Call the box office at 294-5015 or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for tickets.  You will NOT want to miss this show!  Those who have seen it on these last two preview nights have been raving about it!  What a great play to finish an outstandingly brilliant Waterfront Playhouse Theater Season!  Congrats to Danny Weathers, Michael Boyer, the Staff and the Board members!!!

IF YOU HOLD TIX FOR MAY 2’S OPENING….If you hold tix for Death Trap tonight, and are not able to use them, PLEASE notify the box office at 294-5015 to let them know.  Thanks!

OKLAHOMA SMITH ON MAY 2,3,4….at RED BARN THEATRE…..We saw this show on Wed. night and had a blast as did everyone in the opening night audience. In fact, I am still walking around the house and laughing! This show is ‘properly’ called “OKLAHOMA SMITH & THE PANTHEON OF ANNIHILATION”…It is an original comedy written and directed jointly by Mike Marrero & Chris Shultz, and they were happily given free reign with their story line….Needless to say, they took FULL advantage of it. The actors are all perfect in their roles and each is hysterically funny!! Landon Bradbury, Erin McKenna, Chad Newman, Carolyn Cooper, Brandon Beach and Pony Charvet had us in stitches all night long! A super ensemble cast! They took us on a journey and what a wild and wacky ride it was! It is like Indiana Jones ended up in the Cukoo’s Nest! One of the unique aspects of this production, is that audience members are given choices of plot lines for various scenes…and they are asked which one to choose. This proves to be quite hilarious as you will see. And subsequently, no two shows will ever be exactly the same. This show runs every Tues. thru Sat. until May 25th. Get tix by going to www.redbarntheatre.com or call the box office at 296-9911. If you are in the mood for some hilarity and fun in your life, you MUST SEE this show. Congrats to the Red Barn on this delighful final chapter in their 2012-13 Theatre season! Also want to mention that the set design by Gary McDonald is perfect for this show! (So great seeing Jean Carper, Betty Hanes, Jack Paul,  Heather Mae and David,  the Cawleys, Sherry Sweet-Tewell, Keith Strickland, Mark Hayda, John Jurkowski, and so many others laughing along with us!!!!)

KW CITIZEN/WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE MYSTERY FEST SHORT STORY CONTEST BREAKFAST ON MAY 12….  Finalists will have their works read at the Short Story Breakfast on May 12 at The Westin upper deck….winners will have their stories published in the KW Citizen! Call 294-5025 for more info or questions. 

TAVERN ‘N TOWN DINING DEAL CONTINUES THRU MAY…This super restaurant at Beachside Marriott will continue its Early Bird Special prices thru the end of May. From 5 to 6:30 pm, every day, all entrees will be only $19.95. This deal is the best and the food is delish! Also, Tavern ‘N Town has Daily Happy Hour from 5 to 7 pm with all cocktails and drinks 2 for 1!!! And Live entertainment every night in the Lounge! Thanks Tavern ‘N Town for catering to the Locals in Key West!

CLAYTON BEATTIE HAS KNEE SURGERY….Our dear friend, Clayton Beattie, will be undergoing knee replacement surgery today at St. Mary’s Hospital in West Palm Beach, FL. Afterward he will be going through rehab/therapy. Please send him good vibes as he and Mary Ellen deal with this. Cards can be sent to him at: 5200 North Ocean Dr. #202, Singer Island, FL 33404. We will miss you…so get well and hurry back to Key West!!!!

CONCH REPUBLIC THE MUSICAL… A MUST SEE….MAY 2 & 5…..This rollicking musical presented by the FRINGE Theater is a marvelous delight! With the book written by Monnie King and the music/lyrics by Gayla Morgan, they have created a real gem of a show…capturing the quirks and oddities that make Key West the very unique, wacky and wonderful place we all know and love! We saw it on April 25 and the crowd loved every minute of it! The cast is terrific! Starring are Michael Aaglan, Kyle Caskey, Laurie Breakwell, Michael McCabe, Tony Konrath, Matt Hulsey, Annie Miners, and BILLY CARTLEDGE…..you can tell that these characters are having a great time onstage! That stage is Kelly’s Caribbean Upstairs, 301 Whitehead St. and it suits the musical very nicely! This cast play various KW personalities like Virginia Panico, Ed Swift, Dennis Wardlow, etc. It is a hoot as we see them deal with the hilarious “concerns” the Island has. Think Community Voice on Crack! I must mention BILLY CARTLEDGE…..He is a dear friend, who has never acted or sang in a show since fifth grade….and he is having the time of his life playing BUBBA….a compilation of many of the KW Bubbas we all know here! You will LOVE his portrayal as well as everyone else’s in this MUST SEE show! This show will be presented on May 2,5,9,12,16 and 19 only! 8:00 PM…..Tix are $35….Kelly’s Restaurant is offering a 20% off for all those dining before the show. For tickets go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676. We loved the show so much, we immediately got closing night tix!

OLD BONES ANTIQUES & THE NAKED ARTIST OPEN HOUSE ON MAY 2….This super shop at 933 Fleming St.invites you to a FREE Open House, with wine and refreshments….Rave Cooper, local singing artist, will be entertaining for this event!  6 to 9:00 PM!

ART STROLL ON MAY 2…The Historic Seaport District Art Stroll is at 6 pm, along Fleming, Caroline and Greene Sts….All open for your enjoyment!!!!

LUCKY STREET GALLERY ON MAY 2….There will be an end of season reception from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at 540 Greene St. Celebrate with the NEW FACES exhibited at Lucky Street. Show closes on May 10th. Call 294-3973 for more info.

6TH ANNUAL SPRING FASHION SHOW AT KW HIGH ON MAY 2….This event, entitled, “Fire & Ice” will be from 7 to 9 pm in the KW High School Auditorium….The KWHS Fashion Designers will present their collections in a high energy runway fashion show! Advance tix are $10…$12 at the Door! Call 293-1539 for more info.

SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL SCHEDULE…MAY 2…..1 to 7 pm entertainers at Southernmost Beach Café….1 to 9 pm, Entertainment at Smokin’ Tuna Saloon…1 to 3 pm, entertainment at The Inn at Key West Pool Party…4 pm…Blue Heaven…4 pm, Old Town Manor…5 pm, The Studios of Key West (ticketed show..$30)…6 pm, Casa Marina Sun Sun Bar….7 pm, Margaritaville…8 pm Ticketed show at San Carlos…8 pm….Rum Barrel…9 pm, Ticketed Show at Tropic Cinema…9 pm at Salute…10 pm to Midnight at Virgilio’s…10 to Midnight at Smokin Tuna. Unless stated all shows are free. Check www.kwswf.com for complete listing of singer/songwriters….. Ticketed tix can be bought at www.keystix.com or call 295-7676.

2 MORE PLAYS FOR KW FRINGE CHARACTERS MINI-FESTIVAL…MAY 2, ETC. ..Besides CONCH REPUBLIC: THE MUSICAL, there are two additional dleightful plays to see presented by the FRINGE Theater. They are entitled#1…. WEEDS about the infamous Bum Farto and Peggy Mills & their ongoing feud about a Royal Poinciana Tree. Bob Perlow as Bum and Janeen Gracer as Peggy are outstanding in their roles! It is written by Tony Konrath and Vanessa McCaffrey and it is a delight! #2 play is called “MARION ALERT’, written by Toby Armour…and concerns the ‘in your face character,’ Marion Stevens and the complex and difficult yet flamboyant person she was, and what she did for the Arts in Key West. It stars Tammy Shanley as Marion, and Kitty Clements as her alter ego…kind of like her constant ‘voice in Marion’s head’….and both actresses are super terrific!!!! Both plays are shown at the Key West Firehouse Museum at 1026 Grinnell St….Dates are May 2,3,4….and 9,10,&11!!! 8 pm! The Firehouse is offer offering a pre show Chili Dinner supper for $14 at 7 pm, which will benefit the Museum! Both plays are shown the same evening…both were directed by Peter King… Those in supporting roles in both shows, who do a splendid job are, Ross Pipkin, Peggy Montgomery, Joanie Sullivan, Jack Terry, and Jack Hackett! To get tix go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676.

SALUTE ON THE BEACH ON MAY 2…It’s Bobby Nesbitt and Skipper Kripitz at a New Time, at Salute from 5 to 7 pm! Great music, setting, food, and drinks! Stay for Sunset! Divine!!!!

CAROLINE STREET ART WALK ON MAY 2….All Galleries & shops in the vicinity will be open with receptions and all from 6 to 9 pm! Browsers & Buyers welcome!

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB….MAY 2…The Ali Agca Trio with Skipper Kripitz, and Bubba LowNotes…… at 9 pm!…..821 Duval St.

TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON MAY 2….It’s Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas performing from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott!

LATEDA ON MAY 2….It’s Debra & Patrick entertaining in the By George Bar at 9 pm!

SCHOONER WHARF ON MAY 2…..Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud….7 to 11 pm, The Doerfels entertain!

 

HAPPY MAY 3RD BIRTHDAY TO……TONI DAVIS….. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. DONNA & KEVIN GALLAGHER……DEAN & SANDY WALTERS!!!!

BOTTLECAP GROOVE LOUNGE ON MAY 3….From 4 to 8 pm, this will benefit ZONTA… Raffles, drawings, with a grand prize of $4,5000 with only 25o tix sold….Silent Auction…Live Remote on WEOW 92.7 with Bill Bravo from 4 to 7…Features Songwriters Micoli & Ricky Davis of Blue Mother Tupelo at 5:30 pm!

JOY GALLERY RECEPTION & OPEN HOUSE ON MAY 3….From 5 to 8 pm, come to a reception at 330 Simonton St. Every Friday!!!!

UPPER DUVAL GALLERY STROLL ON MAY 3…..From 6 to 9 pm, all shops, galleries, etc. are open for your viewing and shopping pleasure….many have refreshments. Make sure you do not miss Cocco & Salem Imagine Art Gallery, Frangipani, SoDu, and all the rest.

SODU GALLERY on MAY 3…. Exhibit by new artist, ceramicist, Maggie Ruley….art reception from 6 to 9 pm…..Congrats to all the winners of the From A Woman’s Hand judged art show….Donna Bosold, Jill Benado, Lisa Brunn, Ve Etta Baldwin, Judi Bradford and to Best in Show winner, Elizabeth Devries.

THE TROPIC CINEMA, THRU MAY 2…..Trance…The Company You Keep…War Witch…Tabu…The Place Beyond the Pines!

WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE on MAY 3……DeathTrap onstage at 8 pm….call 294-5015 for tix!

THE RED BARN ON MAY 3……Oklahoma Smith onstage at 8 pm….Call 296-9911 for tickets!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN, MAY 3…Mike Emerson performs from 6 to 10 pm in the Lounge!

LATEDA ON MAY 3…Randy Roberts LIVE! At 9 pm in the Crystal Room….call 296-6706 for tickets. It’s Debra & Patrick entertaining at 9 pm in the By George Bar!

PIER HOUSE ON MAY 3 & 4…It’s Larry Smith at the piano at 7 pm in the Wine Galley!

PAUL COTTON AT SCHOONER WHARF ON MAY 3 & 4…..The Paul Cotton Band performs from 7 to Midnight both nights…..Joining Paul will be Marty Stonely, Russ Skavelli, Joel Nelson, Greg Shanle and more!

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB ON MAY 3 & 4….At 9 pm, It’s Din Allen and Skipper Kripitz entertaining at 821 Duval St….a new darling spot….just like Skippo!

GREEN PARROT ON MAY 3,4,5….Spiritual Rez perform at 5:30 & 10 pm on 5/3….at 10 pm on 5/4…..and at 5:30 pm on 5/5. The Key West Songwriter’s perform at 10 pm on May 3!

TROPIC CINEMA…MAY 3 TO MAY 9…..MUD….Movie to be shown…….BEYOND THE HILLS….HUNKY DORY…THE PLACE BEHIND THE PINES…THE COMPANY YOU KEEP.

MCCONNELL’S IRISH PUB…MAY 3….The Love Lane Gang perform s every Fri. from 7 to 11 pm at 900 Duval St.

BRUCE MOORE BACK IN NYC!!!! Hey folks….After nearly 3 months in Key West, where he entertained us royally, Bruce is back in the Big Apple and trying to ‘make it’ there once moore!!!! If you are visiting NY for any reason, make sure you look him up, as I know he would love to hear from you. His phone is 305-393-2276 and his e-mail is brucemoorebroadway@gmail.com. He is staying at an apt. at 360 W. 21 St. #3K, New York, NY 10011, for those who want to drop him a line now and then. He has happily been welcomed back to NYC by Linda & Fred Greenberg…plus hooked up with Randy Thompson who was in NYC (they went to see Kinky Boots!)…and Bruce has been going to auditions, and even has had a callback! Impressive! We wish that very talented Bruce Moore great luck in the City that never Sleeps!

 

HAPPY MAY 4TH BIRTHDAY TO…LEE DODEZ…JANICE STETTLER…BETTY SHIELDS … KAY FULLEN…BILL MANSFIELD.

TURTLE MUSEUM DAYS…MAY 4….Open House at KW Turtle Museum at 200 Margaret St…..10 am….Meet local conservation orgs and learn how you can help.

ART EXHIBIT RECEPTION ON MAY 4….All are invited to the Tropical Forest & Botanic Garden from 3 to 5 pm….light refreshments served….a self-guided tour to see the large sculptures crafted from recycled materials….Meet the artists….FREE to attend….5210 College Rd. on Stock Island.

THE MIX AT AQUA NIGHTCLUB ON MAY 4…..Join Michael McCabe who is bringing Cruise Entertainment to Key West…..4 to 7 pm….Karaoke, prizes, games, and more!

AT THE GARDENS ON MAY 4….Bobby Green is at the piano from 5:30 to 7 at 526 Angela St.!!!!

CORK & STOGIE ON MAY 4….From 4 to 10pm, this spot will be celebrating Rick the Hot Dog guy on United & Duval Sts. Birthday….the Kentucky Derby…& a Dress like Dave total lack of fashion sense contest….Wear a derby hat for extra points. FREE!

DEATHTRAP AT WATERFRONT ON MAY 4…..Showtime is 8 pm…call 294-5015 for tickets!

DERBY DAY AT THE BOTTLECAP….MAY 4….This is a special Derby Day Party & Benefit for the Visiting Nurse Assoc. & Hospice of the FLA Keys….3:30 to 7:00 pm…Cosit is $25…includes, Pre-races at 4:15….Mint Juleps…Derby Fare…Hat Contest…..call 494-8812 x 20.  Tix available from Vicki Gordon at Barefoot Appraisal, and at door.

OKLAHOMA SMITH AT RED BARN….MAY 4….Showtime is 8 pm…call 296-9911 for tickets!

THE WINE COTTAGE ON EATON MAY 4……Gifted tarot card reader, Ron Augustine will be at The Wine Cottage, 930 Eaton St. from Noon to 3 pm…..Stop in and see what all the excitement is about! Call Dottie Harden at 772-216-5933 for more info!!!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON MAY 4…From 6 to 10 pm, it’s BOBBY NESBITT at the piano, in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott!!!!

CIVIL WAR CHORAL MUSIC ON MAY 4….Donald Oglesby will direct Choral Music from the Civil War at 5:30 pm….at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 806 Center St.  $5 donation asked.

LATEDA ON MAY 4….It’s Randy Roberts LIVE! In the Crystal Room at 9 pm…call 296-6706 for tickets. Debra & Patrick perform in the By George Bar at 9 pm!

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB ON MAY 4…..It’s Skipper Kripitz and Rob DiStasi entertaining at 821 Duval St. starting at 9 pm!

 

HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO, MAY 5TH BIRTHDAY TO…..TAYLOR DOEBLER…PATRICIA BOLLINGER… (Pleas take time to remember ROBBY WHITNEY!!!) HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….SHARRON MONDO & SKIP DREZNER!!!!!

CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA AT SCHOONER WHARF…MAY 5…This Event is from 7 to Midnight…..Hot Taco Eating Contest… DJ Bill Hoebee emcees this event….prizes for best Mexican hat…Dancing to Latino music from The South of the Border Band. peppers, prizes, giveaways, plus special drink prices. Call 292-3302 for more info.

HTA DEAL FOR LOCALS ON MAY 5….Historic Tours of America invites all locals for a complimentary tour at The Little White House, Wreckers Museum, Aquarium, etc.

MUSIC IN PARADISE EVENT ON MAY 5….Reserve NOW for Chamber Music & High Tea….4 pm at the historic Freeman-Curry House at 724 Eaton St…..This will be an elegant afternoon, with tea & champagne served in this beautiful & historic home. Musicians are James Carter, Gayla Morgan, & Linda Sparks. Call 517-6851 or e-mail musicinparadisekw@gmail.com to reserve. Your $45 includes above beverages, plus gourmet hors d’oeuvres and desserts. Benefits Music in Paradise.

SISTER SEASON FUND & ONE HUMAN FAMILY APPRECIATION PARTY ON MAY 5… This event will be at the BOTTLECAP at 1128 Simonton St…..Silent Auction, Raffles, Drag Show hosted by JT Thompson and Nikki Dee, with Gugi, Just Whitney, BJ Safara and more….5 to 8:00 PM!!!!

VITO’S PIAZZA ON MAY 5….From 3 to 6 pm, Deb Hudson and Woody Jenkins will perform on the patio at 1019 White St.

SOUTHERNMOST CIGAR CLUB ON MAY 5&6….Larry Baeder entertains at 300 Front St. at 7:45 pm till midnight!

CONCH REPUBLIC: THE MUSICAL ON MAY 5,9,12…..Showtime is 8 pm at Kelly’s Caribbean upstairs…..go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 for tix.

LATEDA ON MAY 5….”Cinco de Mayo Tea Dance” at 4 pm…..9 pm, it’s Black & Skabuddah in the By George Bar!

CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA ON MAY 5…..Features the KW all-star Mariachi Band & DJ Frenchie….6 to 11 pm…..425 Greene St…..benefits the Fla Keys SPCA!!!!

PIER HOUSE SHOWCASE ON MAY 5….At 9 pm, Larry will showcase London’s boogie-woogie pianist, Bob Hall with bassist Hillary Blythe. In the Wine Galley!!!!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON MAY 5….Rob DiStasi is at the Piano from 5 to 9 pm!

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB ON MAY 5…..The Jenkins-Lee Duo…Woody Jenkins and Amy Lee, that is…will perform every Sunday from 8 to midnight at 821 Duval St.

 

HAPPY MAY 6TH BIRTHDAY TO….SUE FORTI!!!

PIER HOUSE JAZZ NIGHT ON MAY 6….Joining Larry Smith at 9 pm in the Wine Galley, are Skipper Kripitz and Tim McAlpine. All musicians are invited to join in!

WINE TASTE AT GRAND VIN ON MAY 6….From 5:30 to 7 pm, Grand Vin is hosting Arrowood winemaker, Heidi Von der Mehden for a FREE tasting of her wines…and she will be signing bottle purchases.

TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON MAY 6….Michael Thomas is at the piano from 5 to 9 pm!

SCHOONER WHARF ON MAY 6….Noon to 5 pm, Raven Cooper & Heavy Kevy…7 to 11 pm, The Christopher Dean Band!!!

LATEDA ON MAY 6…It’s Dave Bootle entertaining in the By George Bar at 9 pm!

A CLOCKWORK ORANGE AT TROPIC CINEMA ON MAY 6…..At 7 pm, this Stanley Kubrick movie will be shown!!!

SMOKIN’ TUNA SALOON ON MAY 6….Rusty Lemmon & Caffeine Carl entertain at 9 pm!

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB ON MAY 6….Deb Hudson & soul City entertain from 8 to midnight at 821 Duval St.

 

HAPPY MAY 7TH BIRTHDAY TO….GINGER KING…SKIP DREZNER…DANNY STAGER!

DEATHTRAP AT WATERFRONT MAY 7,8,9,10,11…..Call 294-5015 or go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for tix. Show ends on May 19.

OKLAHOMA SMITH AT RED BARN ON MAY 7 THRU MAY 11 THIS WEEK…..Call 296-9911 or go to www.redbarntheatre.com for reservations.

TROPIC CINEMA PRESENTS DOCUMENTARY PRIZE WINNER ON MAY 7….All invited to attend this Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Winner about the millions arrested during the War on Drugs…..Part of the “4 Nights 4 Justice” series, funded by the Michael Dively Social Justice & Diversity endowment, managed by the CFFK. Reception at 6 pm….film shown at 6:30 pm….with Q & A with the filmmaker afterward. Go to www.tropiccinema.com for more info.

PAINTING BOOTCAMP WITH RICK WORTH, MAY 7 THRU MAY 28….Materials provided….Members $100 and NM, $120. Tuesdays: Session 1 , 2 to 4:30 pm…Session 2, 6 to 8:30 pm! At the Studios at 600 White St. Call 296-0458 for info and registration.

TASTER’S GUILD EVENT MAY 7….At 6:30 pm, the Taster’s Guild final event will be a wine dinner at Nine One Five Restaurant with wine pairings from Arrowood Vineyards with each dish. Call 296-0669 for cost and to reserve!

At NINE ONE FIVE on MAY 7….This great restaurant is teaming up with Arrowood Vineyards from Sonoma for an eve of fine food and wine

VIRGILIOS ON MAY 7 & 14….At 9 pm, it’s Debra & Patrick appearing with Skipper Kripitz and Bubba Lownotes….524 Duval, behind LaTrattoria. Lat two Tuesday for Deb & Pat as they will be heading hither and yon to entertain for the summer!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON MAY 7…Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas entertain in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott from 5 to 9 pm!

LATEDA ON MAY 7….It’s Randy Roberts LIVE! In the Crystal Room at 9 pm…call 296-6706 for tickets! Dave Bootle entertains in the By George Bar at 9 pm!

CORNELIA STREET CAFÉ IN NYC ON MAY 7….Sam Willmott will be appearing with Benjamin Scheuer at this NY Café..solo acoustic sets…Benjamin on guitar and Sam on piano…..doors open at 8:30 pm…Sam goes on at 10 pm…$20, with $10 going to food & drink!

SCHOONER WHARF ON MAY 7….Noon to 5 pm…Tim Hollohan…7 to 11 pm, Raven Cooper!

HAPPY MAY 8TH BIRTHDAY TO…CHARLIE LINDBERG…PAT MOORE….SEAN HAYES… BOB PROSSER!!!

PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS WITH MIKE MARRERO..MAY 8-29….At the Studios…Wed. 9 am to Noon…$200 Members, $240 NM. Call 296-0458 to register.

HARRY TRUMAN’S BIRTHDAY BASH AT LITTLE WHITE HOUSE ON MAY 8… You are all invited to attend this gala event at 8 pm….111Front St…Join Carmen Rodriguez, Michael Thomas, Dave Parker, Bobby Nesbitt, Rob DiStasi and more at this historic spot for a dance & musical celebration of Harry S. Truman’s birthday. Tix are $60 & $100 and can be bought at www.keystix.com or call 295-7676. Parking in the Annex is free during this event.

SYMPHONY CHAMBER SERIES ON MAY 8….The Blue Door String Quartet will perform at the Tennessee Williams Cabaret…..7 pm Reception & 7:30 pm, Concert….For tix go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676. Playing music from Gershwin, Haydn, and Mendelssohn.

TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON MAY 8….It’s Mike Emerson on guitar/vocals from 5 to 9 pm at Beachside Marriott!!!!

SPECIAL NIGHT AT AQUA UNPLUGGED ON MAY 8…..Join members of the cast of CONCH REPUBLIC: THE MUSICAL who will be performing songs from the show and some of their very own faves!!!! Gayla Morgan will be at the piano, with vocalists, Michael McCabe, Michael Aaglan, Matt Hulsey, Laurie Breakwell, Billy Cartledge, Annie Miners, Kyle Caskey and Tony Konrath…..at 711 Duval St. at 11:00 pm!!!! $5 Martinis…No Cover! Sounds like a great night of musical entertainment!!!!

GREEN PARROT ON MAY 8….It’s The London Souls at 10 pm at the Parrot!

SCHOONER WHARF ON MAY 8…Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud…7 to 11 pm, Gary Hempsey & Friend!!!

LATEDA ON MAY 8TH….It’s Dave Bootle entertaining in the By George Bar at 9 pm!!!

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS MUSEUM OPENS….This IS a very special NEW Key West tour! The museum is open FREE from Mon. to Sat. 9 am to 5 pm. 513 Truman Ave. Congrats to Dennis Beaver & Bert Whitt on this accomplishment! Guided tours are Free and run from noon to 4pm.

VITO’S PIAZZA RESTAURANT in MAY….….Happy Hour every day from 3 to 6 pm…Half priced drinks & small pizza pies….Early bird specials every day from 3 to 6…buy an entrée and get a free drink and a free salad too. Whatta deal!!!!

PUN FOR YOU…..I did a theatrical performance about puns….It was a play on words!

 

HEAD’S UP ON MORE EVENTS TO

MYSTERY FEST HEAD’S UP!!!! The Waterfront Playhouse will conduct its 2nd annual Mystery Fest from May 10 to May 13 in conjunction with the play, DEATH TRAP, which opens on May 2 & runs thru May 18th.

PINK PANTHER AFFAIR EVENT….MAY 11…Channel your inner detective & see if you can determine who killed Peter Gordon and WHY? 7 pm at the Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St…..Bob Bowersox will present “The Pink Lace Diamond Murder Mystery”…revealing clues to attendees who must evaluate the evidence & solve th e Crime…..Food by Iron Chefs…music by Jimmy Olson…cash bar….Attire suggested: Shades of PINK!!!!! Go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 294-5015 for tix!

SHORT STORY BREAKFAST on May 12 at the upstairs deck of the Westin Resort…..Winners will have their stories published in The Key West Citizen. …Go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for more info on the upcoming events and to sign up for the Breakfast that all can attend. Call 294-5025 for further questions, etc.

PRAYER CHAIN…..Please continue to remember the following in your thoughts and prayers……Mabel Paul……Jean Olson…..Clayton Beattie…..Jim Cameron…..the friends and family of Jean Claude Gosselin…The Family and Friends of Bill and June Hudson……Dave & Jan Schmidt…A.J. Woods… Kay Behmke…the friends and family of Patrick ‘Junior’ Winters…Joe Luczak and family…Vincent Gregory.….Bob Leiby……Sal Salinero…Tom Oosterhoudt… Richard Stephens……Richard Crooks…Mary Lou Ferris……Dawn Jones…Sue Lima-Fitch…Tony Freese…Alan Ferguson…Carol McNealey……John Cee…Jennifer O’Lear…Margaret Taylor…Perry Jones… Tony Martinez…Carol Schenk…Stephen Elliot…Brent Ramer…Marion DePiero… Patrick Richards…Remember, there are many reasons that we pray, not just for curing illnesses. I do believe that when we all send prayers & good vibes to those in need…the many prayers mystically meet & surround those being prayed for. We are ONE HUMAN FAMILY, & we are in this thing called “Life” together…and we have power within us to help our fellow man. Bless you for remembering our loved ones!!

TERRI WHITE ANNOUNCES NEW CD…..The fabulous, Terri White has recorded a new CD and trust me…. it will be a knockout! It is available in pre-sale now. Go to, http://www.officialterriwhite.com. Terri will be appearing at Sterling’s in LA on May 19…..If you are there, make sure you see this sure to be fab show!!!!

STEPHANIE SANDERS TEACHES VOICE LESSONS…..Stephanie Sanders is new in town….and this girl can sing! She is experienced in teaching not only classical, but musical theater, jazz and many other vocal techniques. Go to this youtube video to hear Stephanie sing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9URnoTbcLtQ. It is quite impressive. You can reach Stephanie by calling 314-807-8352 or e-mailing her at sasrhb@mail.missouri.edu. Note that she is also starring in the Red Barn Theatre production of Love, Loss & What I Wore….a non-singing role.

Love to you…and Remember….We are born naked, wet, and hungry…and then things get worse!!!!

Lynda

THE TAURUS PERSONALITY….APRIL 21 THROUGH MAY 21…..

People know they can trust a Taurus, for they are reliable, faithful, practical, and people to turn to in a crisis. They can be counted on! Although they 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! Taureans always take a long time to get used to any major alterations in their life, and they they can feel dislocated by change. As a result, they tend to slip into routines that quickly become ruts, as they would rather know what each day will bring, even though it is boring or tedious…than risk getting upset when their regular schedule is disturbed.

Taureans take things slow….preferring to do things in their own time and in their own way, and often turn a deaf ear to anyone who may try to persuade them otherwise. They have tremendous determination and will power but this can turn into that stubborn streak that Taureans are famous for. Nothing will change their mind; people can go blue in the face trying to reason with them, but they just won’t listen!

Taureans do need their sense of self-worth and they associate their possessions as status symbols. The problem with this, is that they often become hemmed in by their possessions as they start to rule their lives. Letting go and simplifying is not an easy task for a Taurean!

The Taurus is the one least likely to lose their temper over trifles. They grit their teeth and give others the benefit of the doubt over and over again…until things go TOO far, and then they blow their top! This is a frightening experience for everyone around when this happens….so look out!

Family means the world to a Taurean and they devote lots of time to their nearest and dearest. They enjoy keeping up long standing tradition especially at the holidays. They are loyal, loving and steadfast, which endears them to anyone who likes to know that their affection won’t be tossed away. They make adoring friends and they usually have a select circle of very close friends that they have know for a long time rather than a wide range of acquaintances. It takes a Taurean quite some time to get to know people properly and others have to earn a Taurean’s trust…but once they’ve done that, the Taurean becomes the sort of pal who will stand by them through thick and thin. This love and affection sometimes turns into a tendency to be possessive however. The best signs for a Taurus are Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces.

In careers, the Taurean loves to work and are good solid members of any team…they get the job done. They may not do it very quickly as others but they keep at it and don’t cut corners. They are not interested in self-employment, but if they do decide to work for themselves that will try their hardest to make a go of it. They are attracted to work in finance, banking, and investments. Also, the beauty industry appeals to them as they are one of the best looking signs of the Zodiac, They make great models, masseurs, perfumiers. They love professions connected with nature, farming, gardening or floristry. Because many are blessed with lovely voices, they are drawn to the music industry and singing, particularly.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR TAUREAN FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS!!!!

4/21…..Melissa Frechette Lang…..Penny Leto

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

4/23…..Tony Konrath

4/24…….Elena Dever…Margaret Clerico

4/25…..Gordon Mackey…Jonathan Traut…Richard Klitneck

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

4/27…..Steve Hatch….Tom Brinkman

4/28…Fran Decker…

4/29…..Scott Fuhriman

5/1…..Nancy Williams…Joe Regan…Chris Toler

5/2….George diBraud……Clare Carruthers-Fitzsimmons 1st birthday……Robin Mitchell…Brian Corbett…Basia Chaplin

5/3…Toni Davis

5/4…Lee Dodez…Janice Stettler…Kay Fullen…Betty Shields…Bill Mansfield

5/5…..Taylor Doebler…Patricia Bollinger (Please remember Robby Whitney today!)

5/6…..Sue Forti

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

5/8…..Charlie Lindberg…Pat Moore….Sean Hayes…Bob Prosser

5/9…..Bill Haws…..Tony Staub

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

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

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

5/13……Billy Cartledge…..Carrie Babich…John Nolte!!!!

5/14…..Roz Brackenbury….Cindy Lu….Alan Wimer…Shaheem Larsen

5/15…..Gayla Morgan….Mandy Miles…..

5/16….Marilyn Holderfield Heinke…..Sandy Walters….(Please also remember BOB WARD!)

5/17…..Susan Weekley

5/18…..Steve Gurmin

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

5/20…..Joe McMurray….Diane Brady-Rhoades….Tom Ratcliffe….(Please remember Andy Ashmore!)

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

HAPPY TAUREAN ANNIVERSARY TO…..

4/22…..Kristen & Jim Ryan…..Orchid & Earl Duncan!!!

4/24…..Kat Klingerman & Jean Colton

4/26…..The Werner’s

5/1…..Noreen & Jack Collins

5/3…..Donna & Kevin Gallagher……Dean & Sandra Walters

5/5……Sharron Mondo & Skip Drezner

5/11…..Tom Lavender & Debbie Rothstein

5/14…..George Sanders & Shawn Curran

5/15 ….. Take time to remember Jerry & Frank Galeana!!!!

5/16…..Melissa & Ed Tausche

5/20…..Kelly & Mingo Castellanos

If you are one of those stubbornly wonderful Taureans, and you read the personality and it pertains to you in any way, please let me know. Also, if you are receiving my blogs, but are not included in the Birthday/Anniversary Lists, and would like to be, please let me know by e-mailing your month & day of your birthday & anniversary to kwlynda@bellsouth.net. This whole thing is about community and reaching out to our friends in this amazing town, who are celebrating their special days. You do not want to forget these special people who are too superb to forget!!!!

Love to you…..Lynda