MONDAY, MARCH 14th, 2011, in KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!
PRAYER CHAIN… Please keep the following in your special thoughts and prayers…….Cheri Hills….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 pray for Neal Ruchman and his family who are mourning the loss of Neal’s beloved father, Harry Ruchman, who passed away at 101, just 18 days shy of his 102nd birthday. God bless! 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.
TAVERN ‘N TOWN….MARCH 14th… Gordy Michael appears in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott, from 5 to 9 pm….2 for 1 cocktails from 5 to 7 pm…..Great staff, beautiful setting, and 15% off for Locals with an ID.
BOBBY IN THE LOBBY MARCH 14th…
We saw this show last night and it was FABULOUS!!!! Bobby presented a flawless show….the music and lyrics of Rodgers & Hart….focusing on the lyricist Lorenz Hart. With Bobby were the luscious and luminous, Carmen Rodriguez and the always amazing, Danny Weathers. The audience loved every single minute and hung onto every word uttered from Bobby’s lips! He paints these vivid pictures of whomever he is presenting…his knowledge is awe inspiring. Anyway, if you do not have tickets for tonight, call the box office at 295-7676 or go to www.keystix.com to see if you can get to see this sensational show! We loved it so much, we are going to try to see it again!!!!! Congrats again to the splendid Bobby Nesbitt…..doesn’t get much better than Bobby in the Lobby Show!!!!!!!
THANKFUL THURSDAY MESSAGES REQUESTED..
Please send me your thoughts on what you are “Thankful” for, so I can post them this coming Thursday!! Thanks a lot. Also, if you want to be on the Birthday/Anniversary List, send me the month & day of your special days to kwlynda@bellsouth.net. Thanks again!
SCHOONER WHARF, MARCH 14th…
From Noon to 5 pm, it’s Raven Cooper & Bubba LowNotes..….from 7 until 11 pm, it’s Marty Stonely & Jeff Clark…..And from 9 until 1 am on March 13, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart.
DAVE BOOTLE AT LATEDA….MARCH 14th…
Dave is in the By George Bar at 8:30 pm at Lateda….bring your dancin’ shoes!
JIMMY OLSON AT SQUARE ONE ON MARCH 14….
Pianist, Jimmy Olson, will be tickling the ivories at this super restaurant from 6 to 9 pm on bo Monday evening. Also, note that Jimmy is a finalist in Aqua Idol for the Trophia Butterfly Foundation, TOMORROW, Tues., March 15th. The grand finale and the crowning of the new Aqua Idol will take place at 6:30 pm at Aqua Nightclub at 711 Duval St.! Come one and all. Jimmy and Cynthia Mulcahey are the two finalists! It will be a wonderful evening for sure! Rumor has it that Sam Trophia will be singing a duet with emcee, Randy Thompson….and Judge Tony Konrath will be performing a solo…plus other surprises!!!!
‘DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS’ AT THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE…
This is a fabulous and 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….the most amazing set designs by Michael Boyer…costumes by Jose Rivera & Leigh Hooten and Carmen Rodriguez. This is a MUST SEE!!!! Everyone in the cast knocked it out of the park on opening night, and the standing O at the end of the show was well deserved! 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! The show runs Tuesday thru Saturday until March 26th. Get your Tix NOW!!!! Every night is selling out!
CAPTAINS OF IMPROV SCHEDULE…
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 17,18,24,25,and 31… Comedians are Landon Bradbary, Chad Newman, Steph Wischerth, Michael Pallansch, Pony Charvet, & Joanie Sulliv
PUN OF THE DAY….
Today is a kick back and do nothing day. I’m auditioning for American Idle. (Or should I say, Aqua Idle???)
THE IMPROVABLES ANNOUNCE COMEDY CRUISE…Saturdays, each week!
The hilarious Improvables begin a Sat. Night Comedy Cruise every Sat. eve ….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.
“BECKY’S NEW CAR”, AT THE RED BARN…Wed. thru Sat. each week….
This hit comedy, directed by Joy Hawkins, stars Maribeth Graham, Mook J, Douglas Shook, Erin McKenna, Kyle Caskey, and Justin Ahearn. This show is at 8 PM and runs through April 9th. For tix go to www.redbarntheatre.com or call 296-9911. I know it will be a big hit.
JAZZ SHOWCASE AT GREEN PARROT…MARCH 20th…
Richard Crooks, Mike Emerson, & Tim McAlpine perform at The Parrot at 1 PM every single Sunday! All are invited to join in the jammin’!
LIBBY & GORDY AT CAFÉ SOLE…..MARCH 20th
…Sunday Brunch at Café Sole is extra special because Libby York & Gordy Michael perform their smooth jazz from noon to 2 pm…..Call 294-0230 to reserve….located at 1029 Southard St.
LARRY SMITH’S JAZZ JAMMIN’ MONDAY….MARCH 14th…
At 9 pm, it’s Jazz Jams with Larry featuring Roger Van Zant and Tim McAlpine…plus all musicians are invited to join in the jamming…also vocalists!!!!
LECTURE AT AUDUBON MEETING…MARCH 16TH…
There is a FREE lecture by Roger Wood, who will discuss the Mangrove Terrapin, a rare species of tortoise, found in the KW National Wildlife Refuge. 6 pm….at West Martello tower at Atlantic Blvd. & white St. Go to www.keysaudubon.org for info.
MIKE EMERSON AT BLUE HEAVEN…MARCH 16TH…
Mike with his solo guitar and vocals, entertains from 6 to 9:30 pm!!!!!
FISH FRY ON FRIDAY, MARCH 18TH…
St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus members will be serving an all- you- can- eat Fish Fry or Fish Bake with all the trimmings every Friday during Lent starting on March 11th. Meal includes fish, fries, black beans & rise, cole slaw, Cuban bread, dessert, tea, soft drinks, and water for only $10 adults & $5 for children. Conch fritters are available for an extra $2. All proceeds go to the Parish School. Time is 5 t0 8:00 PM every Friday until April 22n.
PARAPROSDOKIAN SENTENCE FOR YOU…
To be sure of hitting the target….shoot first, and then call whatever you hit, ‘the Target.’ (And speaking of Target….Wouldn’t it be great if we had a Target in Key West?)
HEADS UP ON TENNESSEE WILLIAMS 100th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION EVENTS….
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 1st & 2nd place winners in both contests, with a Reception on March 27th. 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!!!!!
AQUA NIGHTCLUB….MARCH 14TH….
It’s the Dueling Bartenders with Randy Thompson & Rick Dery or Gassy Winds, on Mon. at 5:30 pm!!! It’s the gorgeous Aquanettes doing their Reality is a Drag show at 9 pm…. 711 Duval St.
FRIENDS OF THE KW LIBRARY LECTURE…MARCH 14TH…
Harry Schroeder, trombonist, literature prof, and music arranger, will discuss Big & Swing Bands of the 20’s and 30’s! This is a free lecture at The Studios on Monday at 6 PM at 600 White St. All invited. Come early as these are popular events! Friends of the Library Series!
JOHN SMITH IN CONCERT MARCH 16TH….
The Unity of the Keys Church at 1011 Virginia St. presents guitarist and vocalist, John Smith in an intimate concert. Smith is a bard who travels internationally. Call 296-5888 for tickets and info.
WINE TASTING AND DINNER AT CROISSANTS de FRANCE…MARCH 16TH…
This restaurant on Duval St. is hosting a 5 course dinner featuring Willamette Valley Wines at 6:15 pm…Cost is $55…to reserve call 294-2624.
D’VINE WINE GALLERY OPEN MARCH 16TH…
…at The Gardens Hotel at 526 Angela St…..5 to 10 pm, Wed. thru Sunday each week!
WILLIAM WELCH AT STONE SOUP GALLERY…MARCH 17TH…
‘Tis will be your lucky day to attend this opening reception on St. Patty’s Day from 6 to 8 PM at Stone Soup Gallery, 802 Whitehead St……This show is titled, “Cons & Icons” and you will find it enthralling! All invited! Call 361-3117 for more info…..Bill Welch is quite the most alluring and wonderful of artists! He is like Key West’s answer to Monet!
ROSALYN KIND IN CONCERT ON MARCH 17TH…
…at 8 pm in the Tennessee Williams Cabaret Theatre…..Ms Kind is the sister of Barbra Streisand, who has a dynamite voice of her own! Go to www.keystix.com or to 295-7676 for tix.
WALK ON WHITE …MARCH 17TH…
Visit all the shops, galleries, etc. on White St. I highly recommend, Harrison Gallery, The Studios, and The Stone Soup Gallery!!!! Enjoy all the marvelous receptions and art exhibits!
AT HARRISON GALLERY ON MARCH 17TH…
…Books by Rosalind, “Becoming George Sand”…. and Christian Burchard, …“Book Ends”….(works of art)….6 to 9 pm at 825 White St.
WOMAN’S HOPE CONCERT…MARCH 18TH….
This 5th 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.
FOUR LEAF CLOVER HOMEMADE BIKINI CONTEST….MARCH 18th…
…at 1 pm poolside at Southernmost Hotel, 1319 Duval St. To reserve call 296-6577. Note that Southernmost Beach Café is serving fab Irish Meals every day thru March 18th.
DOCUMENTARY FILM DEBUTS AT THE TROPIC, MARCH 18TH….
NY, award-winning filmmaker, Helen Whitney, premiers her documentary, “Forgiveness:A Time to Love & a Time to Hate,” on Fri., 3/18. 5:00 PM….This film makes its national debut on PBS at 10 pm on April 24th. The evening starts with a champagne soiree in the Tropic lobby….Tix are $25. There will be a Q & A session after the film.
51ST KEY WEST HOUSE & GARDEN TOUR….MARCH 18 & 19…
10:00 am to 4 pm….Tix are $25…..Buy online at www.oirf.org or call 294-9501. Tix can also be bought at the KW Oldest House, the TIB Banks, Royal Furniture, or at the featured homes. Support Old Island Restoration Foundation!!!! Last tour of the season!
DAVE BURNS TRIO AT THE STUDIOS…MARCH 19TH..
Jazz artist, Dave Burns is a true icon in Key West and its Jazz scene! It doesn’t get much better than Dave Burns. He will appear at 8 pm at The Studios at 600 White St…..With him will be Richard Crooks and Mike Gillis, plus guest vocalist, Mel Dancy, a Miami Hall of Famer. This will be an evening of hard-swinging jazz and beautiful ballads…Tix are $20 in advance, $25 the day of the show. Reserved tables for 4 or 5, $100. Call 295-7676 or go to www,keystix.com to reserve your seats. This will be a night to remember!
AT JOY GALLERY…MARCH 19TH…
Joy Gallery at 1124 Duval St, presents Rob Kaz, one of the freshest young painters to arrive in KW in some time…He will be at an opening reception during the Full Moon HOWL at this great new Gallery from 6 to 10 PM.. Also there will be artists, Judi Bradford, Sally Wernicoff, Steve Tracy and Irma Quigley.
BENEFIT FOR THE FKSPCA AT LILLY PULITZER ON MARCH 19TH…
10 am to 6 pm….600 Front St…..Enjoy a light lunch & refreshing wine from the KW Winery while you shop the latest Lilly collection. Bring your pet along….10% of the day’s sales will be donated back to the SPCA. Call 295-0995 for info.
21st ANNUAL AIDS HELP ART AUCTION….MARCH 20TH…
50 of Key West’s fave artists have created superb pieces of art inspired by the “Key West Cemetery”….Champagne reception at 4:30 pm at Casa Marina Grand Ballroom, 1500 Reynolds St. FREE admission….Cash Bar….Hors d’Oeuvres…,Auction starts at 6 pm…ALL proceeds go to benefit AIDS Help….Everyone is invited to attend!!!!
DID YOU KNOW???
Bellevue Hospital, on New York’s East Side, is the oldest general hospital in North America, dating to 1736, tho at the time the building was meant to be only a ‘Public Workhouse & Hose of Corrections’ near City Hall locate on the site of present-day City Hall Park. In 1816, a larger space was needed and construction began at Belle Vue Farm, on the hospital’s present site.
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 1ST…
I hear tix are selling out fast for Laurie’s 1st 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!!!!
HAPPY MARCH 14th TO….
……the wonderful DEACON MR. PETER BATTY, SR……and to very special, SCOTT HOOVER!
Love to you…and Remember…
If you want happiness for a lifetime, help the next generation!
Lynda
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