THE WEEKEND AWAITS!!!!

                    JANUARY 7^TH TO JAN.9^TH, 2011, IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!

WILLIAM WELCH OPENING AT FRANGIPANI GALLERY..

Artist, William Welch opened his wonderful new exhibit at Frangipani Gallery at 1102A Duval St.…The show, called “Souvenirs” presents the beautiful watercolor and oil paintings by this modern day Impressionist! The show runs through January 15^th. And Bill will be at the Gallery on Saturdays and Wednesdays.  This new Gallery, owned by artist Fran Decker is open every day from 10 AM until 6 PM.  Call 296-0440 for further info.

 

KONK 1500 AM RADIO…1/7…

On ArtWaves Show, it is co-hosted by Michael Shields and Shirrel Rhoades, our very own Siskel & Ebert!  11 until Noon every Friday….They will be discussing movies around town, and the Golden Globe Nominations!!  Tune in!

 

ART TASTINGS AT GUILD HALL…WEDNESDAYS …

Free Art Tastings…a series of demos and art lessons by local artists from 11 AM until Noon.  All materials are provided for you…call 296-6076 to reserve your seat.

 

WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS LEND ME A TENOR…TILL JAN. 8^TH ONLY…

If you have still not seen this fabulous and hilarious play at the best professional theater in Florida (voted by Fla. Residents!), I urge you to do so!  Tenor, directed by Danny Weathers and starring a brilliant cast with Tom Luna, Mary Falconer, Eric Cole, Elena Devers, Marjorie Paul-Shook, David Black, Rebecca Gleason and Kyle Caskey!  Presented Tues. thru Sat. until 1/8, this production will have you rolling in the aisles.  Go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call the box office at 294-5015 for tickets!  You will LOVE this show!

 

BOBBY IN THE LOBBY SHOW ON JAN. 9 & 10….

Along with the fabulous Bobby, also starring will be Susan Powell and Randy Roberts!  Tix are still available for both evenings.  The show, called “Doin’ What Comes Naturally,” pays tribute to Irving Berlin.  Showtime is 8:00 PM…At Tennessee Williams Cabaret Theatre….For tix. Call 295-7676 or go to www.keystix.com.  If anyone has table seat tix and cannot attend please let me know ASAP!  Thanks a lot!

 

PUN OF THE DAY….

The food taster quit his job because he had too much on his plate!

 

GREETINGS…AT THE RED BARN THEATRE….THRU JAN. 15^th…

This is the super delightful, moving, and thought provoking holiday play that has also been receiving praise and raves by everyone who sees it!  Joy Hawkins has directed this gem…starring Quincy Perkins, Robin Deck, Gene Drum, Brandon Beach and Shakti Assouline…it will touch your heart!  For tix, go to www.redbarntheatre.com or call 296-9911.  The Red Barn is located at 319 Duval St.

 

FOREVER PLAID…AT TENNESSEE WILLIAMS…1/7 AND 1/8 ONLY!!!

We look forward to seeing this delightful musical that the whole family can see and enjoy!  It will be at the Tennessee Williams Theatre Jan. 7 & 8 ONLY…..It is a show that presents the music made popular in the 50’s by artists like Perry Como and The 4 Lads…It is hilarious and fun, and my good friend, Bruce Moore, who once starred in it, said it is a show not to be missed!  Call 295-7676 or go to www.keystix.com for reservations!  See you on Friday night!

 

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE…1/8….

The next book sale is Sat., Jan. 8^th from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the KW Library at 700 Fleming St.  Most books are priced at $1 or less.  Future sale dates are 2/5…3/5…4/2.  All proceeds go to help our Library!

 

TIX ON SALE FOR BRUCE MOORE’S SHOW ON 1/31 & 2/7…

Bruce Moore, our dear Broadway Baby, is heading for NYC to spread his wings…He has 2 farewell shows scheduled, called, “Once Before I Go”…on Jan. 31^st and Feb. 7^th..at 8 PM in the Tennessee Williams Cabaret Theatre.  This will be a toe-tapping evening of song and dance…a loving goodbye gift to KW and the people who mean so much to him.  Call the box office at 295-7676 or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for tickets.  Let’s make these nights memorable for Bruce, who has given our community so much joy during these past years!

 

PARAPROSDOKIAN SENTENCE OF THE DAY…

Hospitality: making your guests feel like they’re at home, even if you wish they were!

 

HOWARD LIVINGSTON’S KEY WEST TIME…

This wonderful entertainer is on DirecTV, Channel 354, every Thurs. at 9 PM, on sun. at 7:30 PM and Tues. at 11 PM.  You can also go to www.conchtv.com or to www.keywesttime.com and catch Howard 24/7 wherever you are!

 

LIVINGSTON TAYLOR AT THE STUDIOS…1/7…

One night only…this singer/songwriter performs  in the historic Armory at 600 White St. at 8 PM!  Part of the Old Town new Folk Series, go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 for tix.

 

AT LATEDA THIS WEEKEND….

It’s Randy Roberts LIVE in the Crystal Room at the DA at 9 PM, on Jan. 7-8-11!!!  In the By George Bar, it’s the always glorious Debra Dean & Patrick Lawler at 8:30 PM, Thurs. thru Saturday!!!!  Sundays at 4PM, It’s TEA Dance Time at LaTeDa…a KW Institution!!!!

 

SANTIAGO’S BODEGA…1/9…

This ultra popular restaurant on Petronia is celebrating the opening of its new room, with a Wine Luncheon on Sun., Jan 9^th at 12:30 PM…Pine ridge wines and various dishes will be served…$50 is the cost and seating is VERY limited so call 296-7691 to reserve!

 

RANDY THOMPSON and the STARS OF AQUA IDOL SHOW…JAN. 13^th…

Emcee Extraordinaire, Randy Thompson, with Aqua Idol Michael McCabe, plus Amy Ray, Traci Reynolds, Gayla Morgan, Yoa Hardadottir, Bill Heller, Tim Dahms, Maj Johnson, Valerie Carr, James Warren, Victor Lopez, plus Chris Tanner and other surprises!  8:00 PM…$50…Gala after Party sponsored by Bunnie Smith & Jack Paul and catered by Teresa Wright.  Call 294-5015 for tickets NOW!  Or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org.

 

TERRI WHITE IN CONCERT… TIX ON SALE FOR APRIL 16^TH SHOW….

This show, starring Broadway Sensation, Terri White, is sponsored by the Waterfront Playhouse but held at the San Carlos, will be 4/16 at 8 PM…Tix are $50 for reserved seats with party afterward…$35 for tix with party not included.  Call 294-5015 or to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for tix!

 

HOWARD LIVINGSTON AT THE SAN CARLOS….APRIL 12^th…

Tix are also on sale for this great show starring the always wonderful Howard Livingston & The Mile Marker 24 Band!  This is a special show sponsored by The Waterfront Playhouse on April 12^th at 8 PM.  Tix are $35 for reserved seats and $25 for unreserved!  Go to the above mentioned Waterfront website or call the phone # above.

 

AT THE PIER HOUSE THIS WEEK….

Larry Smith performs Fri.-Mon. at 7 PM in the Wine Galley…..Sunday Showcase star this week, January 9^th is gender-bender songstress and entertainer, Gina Maseratti…also on hand will be Clayton Lopez and George Victory!!!  It is always fun when Gina is there!

Monday, Jan. 10^th Jazz Jam is at 9 PM and Larry is joined by Greg Sergo and Lonnie Jacobson, plus any other musicians or singers who want to join in!

 

A QUESTION TO PONDER….

What would constitute a perfect evening for you?  (Send me your answers!)

 

BENEFIT FOR THE RED BARN…JAN. 13^TH…

Celebrate “The Little Black Dress”…at 1800 Atlantic Blvd., from 5:30 to 7:30 PM…in the Western Entrance Reception Room…parking on Bertha St….Tix are $35…champagne and appetizers will be served….Judge the Little Black Dress in various categories, like Most Demure, Sexiest, Most Charming, etc.  $1.00 per vote…all proceeds go to the Red Barn.  Call 296-9911 or go to www.redbarntheatre.com for information. 

 

TAVERN ‘N TOWN SCHEDULE…

This great nightspot at Beachside Marriott, has entertainment every night!  2 for 1 Cocktails from 5 to 7 PM every evening….and on Tues. & Thurs. there are also 2 for 1 Tapas!

Entertainers are:  Mon., Gordy Michael…Tues.& Thurs., Carmen Rodriguez & Gordy Michael…. Wed., Lenore Troia…Sun., Rob DiStaci…From Sun. thru Thurs. showtime is 5 to 9 PM…

Fri., Mike Emerson…Sat., is Bobby Nesbitt…Fri. & Sat. showtime is 6 to 10 PM.

 

WEDNESDAYS AT BLUE HEAVEN…

From 6 to 9:30 PM, it’s Michael Emerson with solo guitar and vocals…on Thomas St. & Petronia!

 

SCHOONER WHARF ON WED., 1/7-9…

12 to 5 PM…Michael McCloud, 17-9 …..From7 to until Midnight, it’s the PAUL COTTON BAND, featuring Paul Cotton the legendary singer/songwriter/musician of POCO, two nights ONLY,  the 7^th and 8^th of January!!!!  Paul will be joined by Marty Stonely, Russ Skabuddah, Joel Nelson, & Greg Shandley….They will play all of POCO’s faves, like ‘Crazy Love’ and ‘Heart of the Night.’  At 9 to 1 AM, it’s the Magic with Frank Everhart every night of the week!

On Sun., Jan. 9, from 7 to 11 PM, it’s a Latin Calypso Party with Marty Stonely & Din Allen.

 

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL….

Every Wed. thru Sun., from 5 to 10 PM, the D’Vine Wine Gallery is open for your Wining pleasure….Cabaret Night is on Thurs. from 5:30 to 9:30 PM, and Bobby Nesbitt is at the piano, entertaining…on Jan. 6, 13, 20 & 27. 

On Sundays from 5 to 7:30 PM it’s Jazz at The Gardens…Jan. 9^th it’s Lenore Troia & Friends…Jan. 16^th, it’s Melody Cooper, Joe Dallas & Friends….Jan. 23^rd, it’s Debra & Patrick & Friends….Jan. 30^th, it’s Lenore Troia & Friends……AND…. best of all, Queen Kate Miano is there to warmly greet all her guests with open arms and open heart!

 

AT THE BOTTLECAP GROOVE LOUNGE…FRI., 1/7…

From 5 to 8 PM…all tips go to the FLA Keys Healthy Start Coalition….1128 Simonton St.  Come and support a good cause!  1128 Simonton St.

 

CAPTAINS OF IMPROV SCHEDULE…1/7….

This wild & wacky group appears every Fri. eve Upstairs at The Hog’s Breath Saloon …2 shows at 8 and 11:00 PM!  The dates are January 7-14-21-28!!!!

 

CALVIN TRILLIN….LECTURE…JAN.10^TH…

On Mon., Jan. 10^th, writer for The New Yorker, will speak at the Studios of Key West at 6 PM…the first of a series of lectures for the Friends of the KW Library. Calvin Trillin, seen many time on David Letterman and other shows, is a writer and humorist who will discuss a wide range of topics and centering on his life as a food & drink aficionado.   This is a FREE lecture and open to ALL…seating is limited and it is first come first serve.  Note that this series will run for 12 consecutive Mondays ending on March 28^th.  Harry Matthews will lecture on Jan.17^th.

 

AQUA NIGHTCLUB SCHEDULE…

Mon….Dueling Bartenders with Randy Thompson at 5:30 PM.

Tues….Aqua Idol at 6:30 PM….to benefit The Trophia Butterfly Foundation.

Wed…Bobby Nesbitt entertains from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.

Fri….Lenore Troia at 5 to 7:45PM!

The Aquanettes entertain every night at 9 PM and on Fri. & Sat., at 9 & 11 PM!!!

 

LARRY BAEDER & DORA PERFORM…JAN. 8^TH…

…in the Crowne Plaza at La Concha, 430 Duval St….at 6:00 PM…they are Very Good!

 

NINTH KEY WEST LITERARY SEMINAR BEGINS ON MONDAY, 1/10…

This year, this event has some of the biggest names in food writing today…The theme is “The Hungry Muse: An Exploration of Food in Literature”….The first session is sold out but there is still space available for the 2^nd session which starts Jan. 13-16…cost is $495 which includes access to all speaking events and gala receptions.  For more details call 293-9291.

 

VIRGILIOS ON TUES., JAN. 11^TH..

It’s The Chris Thomas Band, back by popular demand, at 9 PM….It’s Chris Thomas, with Skipper Kripitz, and Tim McAlpine, playing music from the 60’s to the 80’s with lots of songs to make you wanna dance the night away!!!!  Located behind La Trattoria at 524 Duval St.

 

DID YOU KNOW????

A hive of bees must pollinate 2 million flowers to make one pound of honey, requiring them to fly an equivalent distance of approximately 55,000…or more than twice around the globe!

 

LEADING LADIES OF BROADWAY ON JAN. 23^rd…

…The Key West POPS presents this fabulous show honoring the great dames of Broadway and starring, Terri White, Lee Roy Reams, Susan Speidel, Maria Zito-Kaufman, Laurie Breakwell, Kristen Michelle, Bruce Moore, Bobby Nesbitt, Mike Mulligan, Danny Weathers, David Black, Eric Haley, Dean Walters, Gordon Ross, Marjorie Paul-Shook, Mary Falconer, Joy Hawkins, Linda Greenberg, Gayla Morgan, Kyla Piscopink, Carolyn cooper, the Halbes, members of the Keys Chorale…at 7:30 PM for ONE Night ONLY!!!  Vincent Zito is musical director, Cameron Murray is the director, with choreographers, Penny Leto, Bruce Moore, & Carolyn Cooper!  Go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 for tickets to this MUST SEE show!

 

DON’T FORGET TO GO DAILY TO MY WEBSITE…

…at https://www.conchtv.com/key-west/lynda or to www.conchtv.com.  I will be sending this out a few times a week, but I am updating the website every day….so check it out and DO leave a comment!  I want to thank the following for their kind comments on the website….Kate Miano, Mary Thixton, Fiona Molloy, Linda Greenberg, Lisa Wilson, Aloma, Donna Barnett, David Troy-Francis, Barbara Bowers, Carol Tedesco, Lucy Carleton, Scott Armstrong, Nancy Nelson, and Michael Dionne.

 

PAJAMA PARTY AT BETTER THAN SEX….1/10…

From 6 to 8 PM…come dressed in your sexiest or sweetest jammies…a benefit for Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society…tix are $20 and include a Dessert Bar…on Petronia St.  Call 296-8100 for information or to reserve!

 

AT GREEN WORLD GALLERY…JAN. 7^th…and JAN 8^th…

On Fri., 1/7^th…Meet Artist Jodyrae Campbell from 6 to 9 PM at The Green World Gallery, 712 B Duval St…Wine and appetizers served Friday nights…

Jan. 8^th…from 1 until 2 PM, meet Annette Robertson…soft drinks and snacks will be served!

 

JIMMY OLSON AT THE PIANO AT SQUARE ONE….

…on Sundays and Mondays from 6 to 9 PM….All welcome to sing with Jimmy…He will be playing requests and all your fave songs!

 

AT LITTLE PALM ISLAND…

Thurs. at 7 to 10 PM, it’s solo guitar & vocals by Mike Emerson!

DOES ANYONE NEED THESE SERVICES????

Let me know….I have a very close friend who does elder care, child care, pet sitting and house sitting.  If  you are in need of these services, please call 262-490-5002, or let me know and I will send your numbers to her.  She comes Highly recommended!  Thank You!

 

BOURBON ST. BINGO…EVERY SUNDAY…

….at 5 PM, until Feb. 6^th upstairs at 801 Duval St….all proceeds go to the Xena Fund!

 

TROPIC CINEMA THIS WEEK…

Great flicks at the Tropic….Saw The Fighter last night, and thought it was terrific…great acting!..The Black Swan…saw this one too, and Natalie Portman was fantastic! Other movies there are Leaving, Howl, and The King’s Speech!!!  By the way, it is always a pleasure to be greeted so warmly by the dashing Matthew Helmerich, who is at the “Helm” at the Tropic on Eaton St.

 

CHRISTMAS DÉCOR AT THE LITTLE WHITEHOUSE..thru JAN. 15^th…

Stop in and see how Harry & Bess enjoyed Christmas at the  Little Whitehouse!

 

REQUEST FROM ME TO YOU…

Please take some time to send me something you are thankful for, that I can use for Thankful Thursday, okay?  Surely, you are thankful for something!  Please send to me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net.  Also, if you have not sent me your birthday (month and day only) or your anniversary if pertains…please forward to just mentioned e-mail address, so I can add you to the LIST!  Thanks a LOT!

 

COMMUNITY DAY AT FORT EAST MARTELLO…JAN. 16^TH…

This means Locals have FREE admission to this wonderful museum during its operating hours!  In February, it will be the Custom House! 

 

LIBBY YORK AT THE STUDIOS ON JAN. 22^nd…

This Cabaret Show, entitled, “Cosmopolitans on the Rock”…a concert with dancing…tix are selling fast….$20 in advance and $25 at the door…go to www.keystix.com. Show is 8 PM!

Libby performs at Café Sole from Noon until 2 PM every Sunday for Brunch!

 

WELCOME HOME TO KEY WEST TO…

Noreen & Jack Collins…..to Katherine Raney….to Michael Pelkey… Chris Tanner….James Warren….June & Bill Hudson…Abby Moore….and Trip Hoffman and Alan Van Wieren!  It’s so great having you all back where you belong!

 

HAPPY JANUARY 7^TH BIRTHDAY TO….

….long-time friend, ANNE FISHER.

 

IN MEMORIAM…

Jan. 8^th…Please remember, Milly Ashmore.

Jan. 9^th…Please remember Neal Hartman

 

Love to YOU…and Remember….

None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm!

Lynda