THE WEEKEND AWAITS!!!!!
FRI. SAT, & SUN., 18, 19 & 20TH, 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… Lottie Domski….My entire family dealing with the loss of my brother Fred Stevens on 2/16. Also, say some extra prayers for all those thousands of people who lost their lives in the earthquake in Japan, and their families. We are all in this together….and ARE One Human Family!
RED BARN BENEFITS AT BOTTLECAP ON MARCH 18TH…. Come to Happy Hour at The BottleCap Groove Lounge, at 1128 Simonton St. where all tips go to benefit The Red Barn Theatre from 5 to 8 PM!!!! Celebrity bartenders, raffles and appearances by the cast members of Beck’s New Car and Reasons to be Pretty. Come one and all!!!!!
JOE LOWE…FREE CONCERT AT ST. PAUL’S…MARCH 18TH… Every weekday, from Mon. thru Fri., Joe Lowe presents a FREE piano/organ concert from Noon until 1 pm!
TAVERN ‘N TOWN….3/18-19-20th… Fri. 3/18, it’s Mike Emerson appearing in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott, from 6 to 10 pm….Sunday, it’s Rob Distaci 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. There is a special Tapas Menu on Tuesday and Thursday evening.
SKIPPER & GORDY MICHAEL AT SALUTE MARCH 18TH… Skippo & Gordo perform cool jazz at Salute at 1000 Atlantic Blvd., from 5:30 to 7:30 pm Call 292-1117….
SCHOONER WHARF, MARCH 18– 19- 20….
3/ 18, 19, 20, From Noon to 5 pm, it’s Michael McCloud entertaining…..And from 9 until 1 am it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart. 3/18 & 19, from 7 to midnight, it’s ENTRAIN…On Sun., 3/20, from 6:30 to 11 pm, it’s Skraeling performing! On March 19th Schooner Wharf is having a St. Pat’s Day Bar Stroll….stuff going on all day from 10 am!!!!!
AT LATEDA ON MARCH 18th, 19th and 20th…
On all three nights, Downstairs, in the By George Bar, it’s the always delightful, Debra & Patrick entertaining at 8:30 pm!!!! Randy Roberts Live is on Fri. March 18 & Sat. March 19th at 9 pm in the Crystal Room….Call 296-6706 for tickets! On Sun. March 20th, at 4 pm it’s the Spring Fling Tea Dance!!!!!
BON VOYAGE TO BOBBY NESBITT!!!!
That wonderful Bobby leaves for a fabulous cruise ship, to Lisbon on The Seabourne Odyssey, named the #1 Luxury Liner in the World…… where he will be performing on board until April 1st. We will all really miss him and will look forward to his return…..back at the piano at Beachside Marriott on April 2nd!
CHRIS ELWELL LOOKING FOR CONTESTANTS….
The next Aqua Idol looms before us, which will benefit the Key West Realtor Association. If you want to participate as a singer for this org, please call Christopher Elwell at 481-1790 or at 295-6400. The competition begins on March 22nd. Call ASAP.
‘DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS’ TIX ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL SHOWS….
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, Carmen Rodriguez, and Ruth Cahoon. This is a MUST SEE!!!! Everyone in the cast knocks it out of the park every single night! 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!!!! Great seats remain available for all nights!!!
CONGRATULATION TO MARK WATSON…
Local entertainer & playwright just got back from Chicago where his play, “the TIMES” was highly recognized in the prestigious play writing contest there. Mark was one of 5 finalists chosen out of hundreds that were submitted around the country. Mark’s was one of the TOP entrants and received accolades from the judges. We congratulate Mark and his talents and we wish him only the utmost success!!!
CAPTAINS OF IMPROV SCHEDULE…March 18th….
There will be 2 shows upstairs at The Hog’s Breath at 400 Front St… PM….Dates for these shows are…March 18,24,25,and 31… Comedians are Landon Bradbary, Chad Newman, Steph Wischerth, Michael Pallansch, Pony Charvet, & Joanie Sullivan. This group performs on Thurs at 8 & 10 pm, and Fridays at 9 pm. Call 296-4222 for info or go to www.thecaptainsofimprov.com.
DAVE BOOTLE AT AQUA ON MARCH 18…at VIRGILIO’S ON MARCH 20…
That cool DB will be performing at Aqua Nightclub at 711 Duval St. on Fri., 3/18 from 5 to 7:30 PM!!!!! He will be at Virgilio’s from 9:30 to 1:00 AM on Sunday, 3/20!!!! He ROCKS!
THE IMPROVABLES ANNOUNCE COMEDY CRUISE…MARCH 19TH..
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.
LARRY SMITH at PIER HOUSE…MARCH 18,19,20…..
Larry is at the piano at the Pier House at 7 pm….all invited to listen to his music! His Sunday, March 20th , showcase singers are sisters, Jodyrae Geckler and Marybeth Graham (starring at the Red Barn)…9 pm. On Monday, March 21, it’s Jazz Jams with Larry, Richard Crooks & Tim McAlpine at 9pm…all invited to join in the jammin’…musicians and singers!
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.
D’VINE WINE GALLERY OPEN MARCH 18-20….
…at The Gardens Hotel at 526 Angela St…..5 to 10 pm, Wed. thru Sunday each week! Jazz Night is Sunday, March 20th with Lenore Troia and Friends, from 5 to 7:30 pm!
BLACK & SKABUDDAH ON 3/18…
This duo performs at The Conch Republic Seafood Co. at the end of Greene St…..6 to 10 PM!!!!
IN ONE ERA HAS RELOCATED!!!!
The lovely Leda Andrews, whose wonderful antique shop used to be on White St., has relocated to 227 Petronia St., across from Blue Heaven. Hours are from 10 am to 5 pm daily! She is loving the new location! Congratulations! Petronia Street is a happening place!
DOROTHY HARDEN LOOKING TO RE-NAME HER SHOP….
Dorothy is having a “Name Contest” for her shop….$25 gift certificate to the winner….Contest runs 3/14 to3/19. The shop is at 930 Eaton St. and sells antiques, knitted items, and gifts. It is presently called ABC Knitting Key West….and she is looking for something snazzier. Call her at 295-3400 or 772-216-5933 or e-mail her at djharden1@msn.com. This week at the shop is dubbed St. Patrick’s Week….a donation will be made to the KW High School Graduation Fund!
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: Part 1…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 & hors’d’oeuvres soiree in the Tropic lobby….Tix are $25. There will be a Q & A session after the film. Cost is $25. Call 877-761-3456 for info.
On March 20th, Forgiveness, Part II will be shown from 1 to 3 pm with a Q & A afterward. Tix are $10 for general admission or $6 for members of the Tropic.
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!
SCIENCE SATURDAY ON MARCH 19TH…
The National Weather Service in KW hosts its 4th festival at 1315 White St. from 1 to 5 pm….will include tours, a weather balloon launch, interaction with guest scientists, a marine touch tank, activities for kids, like arts & crafts, exhibits and Q & A time, plus music by C.W. Colt, food and raffles. Free! Call 295-1316 for information.
4TH ANNUAL FROM A WOMAN’S HAND, SHOW AT SODU GALLERY…MARCH 19TH…
This will take place during the Full Moon HOWL …a juried show featuring the works of 56 artists…judged by Judi Bradford….Prizes will be awarded at the Champagne & Chocolate reception from 6 to 9 PM…at SoDu Gallery, 1102B Duval St. All invited
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 pieces by 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.
AT FRANGIPANI GALLERY…MARCH 19th…
There is an artist reception featuring Steve Hoppough and his stoneware and raku ceramic vessels and fountains from 6 to9 PM at 1102A Duval St. This occurs during the Full Moon HOWL!
CROQUET TOURNEY FOR WOMANKIND, MARCH 20TH…
This is a Lawn Party & Croquet Tournament at 11 am to 4 pm……benefit for WomanKind, at Ed Knight’s Thompson Island Estate. Costumes in white are urged….Call 294-4004, ex: 114 or go to www.womankindkeywest.org to sign up! Cost for spectators is $75 (brunch & champagne included) and for players, brunch & open bar, it is $200.
KEY WEST LIGHTHOUSE FREE FOR LOCALS ON MARCH 20TH…
Free admission to this historic treasure for locals on Sun., March 20…all day long.
LIBBY YORK & GORDY MICHAEL AT CAFÉ SOLE…MARCH 20…
This sultry duo performs at 1029 Southard St….for a jazzy brunch from noon until 2 pm!!!
Call 294-0230 to reserve your table!
SUNDAY JAZZ AT THE GREEN PARROT…MARCH 20TH…
At 1:00 PM, come and enjoy the jazz from Richard Crooks, Mike Emerson, & Tim McAlpine! You are all invited to join in the jammin’!!!!
SOUTHERNMOST CAR CLUB INVITES EVERYONE…MARCH 20TH..
The FLA Keys Southernmost Car Club holds its monthly SHOW & SHINE at the Sugarloaf Lodge, at MM17….Great vintage & classic cars on display, plus raffles prizes, music, food and drink…FREE event. New members welcome. Call Dick Moody at 942-1758 for info!
‘REASONS TO BE PRETTY’ OPENS AT RED BARN ON MARCH 20TH…
This play, written by Neil LaBute & directed by Carole MacCartee, opens on Sun., March 20 at 8 pm at the Red Barn. It runs Sun., Mon., & Tues. through April 5th. Starring 4 great actors, Brandon Beach, Shakti Assouline, Amber McDonald Good, and John Good, this play is about the decisions of youth, and makes a case for what you believe , being yourself andbeing brave when confronting hard choices…and will challenge you to be a part of the world and not merely an onlooker! Soound like another winner for The Red Barn Theatre. Call 296-9911 for reservations or go to www.redbarntheatre.com.
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!!!!
THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT, TOO!!!!! STARRING RANDY ROBERTS & CO….MARCH 20TH
This will be a sensational at and benefiting the Tennessee Williams Theatre, and starring Randy Roberts, with special guests, Broadway stars, Brent Barrett, and George Dvorsky, plus the ultra talented Kristen Michelle (now starring in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at the Waterfront) and Laure Breakwell (soon to do her 1-person show in the TW Cabaret…read below), plus Jim Rice as musical director!!!! Call 295-7676 or go to www.keystix.com….. This is a MUST see!!!!!
FREE LECTURE AT THE STUDIOS…MARCH 21…
Writer, Fernanda Eberstadt, present a FREE lecture at 600 White St. at 6 pm….doors open at 5:30 pm…She will talk about her life in Europe and also her new book, “Rat”…a novel set in France. This is part of the Friends of the Library lecture series. All invited.
HELP KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL WITH OPERATION GRADUATION….
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!
THE CALLAWAY SISTERS ARE BACK….MARCH 25TH…
Ann Hampton Callaway and Liz Callaway, the most talented sisters alive, will be presenting songs from the Boomer Generation…called, ‘BOOM…the CONCERT.’ 8 pm at Tennessee Williams Theatre…call 295-7676 or go to www.keystix.com for reservations.
ANNUAL FLORIDA KEYS OCEAN FESTIVAL…MARCH 26TH…
This fab event for the Whole Family, is the 2nd Mote Marine Ocean Festival….at The Eco-Discovery Center at the Truman Waterfront…Sat., March 26, from Noon to 6 pm. For info go to www.keysoceanfest.org or call Roberta DePiero at 305-292-7963. There will be a fishing clinic for kids, and 50 rod & reel giveaways…ocean info, games, arts & crafts…etc….A benefit for Mote Marine in the Florida Keys!!!!!
HOT HAVANA NIGHTS PARTY ON MARCH 26TH…
Buy tix now! This is a benefit for the KW Tropical Forest & Botanic Garden…celebrating the Cuban Cultural Expo! Sat., March 26….special VIP dinner & Tropicana Show, from 6 to 7:30 pm. VIP tix are $75 per person! From 7 to 11 pm, salsa to the sounds of Hot Havana Soul…cigar lounge…live & silent auctions….General admission tix are $20 in advance & $25 at the door…includes 7 to 11 pm segment, only…cash bar. Call 296-1504 for tix or go to www.kwbgs.org.
WATERFRONT BENEFIT DINNER…COOKING WITH THE IRON CHEFS….March 27…
At the home of Terri & Phil Wilson, 64 Front St…..Iron Chefs will reveal their fab cooking secrets….Gourmet food…wear aprons…learn from the pros! Prizes given for most creative aprons…only 50 openings….$50 per person….7 to 10 pm….go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 294-5015 to sign up for this yummy event!
ALL INVITED TO TENNESSEE WILLIAMS’ BIRTHDAY RECEPTION MARCH 27TH…
A reception honoring the 100th birthday of famed author & playwright, TENNESSEE WILLIAMS & his life in KW, will be held at Fort East Martello at 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd, on Sun. 3/27 from 5 to 7 pm. An exhibit of his paintings will be on display. The winners of the Poetry contest will be announced & awards will be presented. There will be an open bar and light refreshments. Cost is only $10. KWArt & Historical members are Free. For more info call Dennis Beaver at 294-3121, or go online to www.kwahs.com. ALL Invited to attend. It is time we honored Tennessee Williams very especially….he resided in Key West much longer than Ernest Hemingway. Maybe a Tennessee Williams look-alike contest is in the offing?????
NANCY 3 HOFFMAN AT TENNESSEE WILLIAMS ON MARCH 30TH…
This is Nancy 3’s Third and is aptly called, ‘Three Times Three’…It will contain humor, international songs, show tunes, songs about the #3, etc. Nancy will have 3 fab musicians with her, Michael Fauss, Dave Parker and Joe Dallas. Just know the number THREE will loom heavily in the show! Special guest is Eric Dean Davis of New York’s Naked Boys Singing, & the NY Choral Society. Call 295-7676 or go to www.keystix.com for tickets….only $15 & $20.
GLCC ANNUAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MTS. ON MARCH 30TH…
ALL welcome….time to cast your votes and re-up your membership! 6 pm at the GLCC, 513 Truman Ave. Refreshments and music…your input is important.
APRIL FOOL’S ENCORE AT THE STUDIOS, 4/1….
This show features Ben Harrison, Pauli Walterson, Larry Smith, & Erin Elkins….benefit for the Studios, 600 White St….Reception after at a private home….8 pm…$25 in advance and $30 the day of show. Ben will introduce his new album, AIR SUNSHINE, a nostalgic look at how things ‘used’ to be in our world! Part of the old town new folk series at The Studios!
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!
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY NEWS…..
Dan Metzler sends word that the Habitat for Humanity ReStore will pick up donations of furniture, appliances and clothing. Call 872-2883 to schedule a pickup. ALSO…Habitat is hosting an April Fools party aboard the INGRAM at the Truman Waterfront, on 4/1…Cocktails, hors’d’oeuvres, tour of the ship…starting at 6 to 8 pm. RSVP to 294-9006 or to opsdirector@habitatlowerkeys.org (Susan Miller). This is not an April Fool’s joke…there really will be a party! All invited!
LARRY HARVEY’S 90TH BIRTHDAY ON APRIL 6TH….
Please plan to attend Key West’s most beloved LARRY HARVEY’S 90th birthday celebration at Aqua Nightclub, from 5 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, April 6th! Entertainment will be by the always superb Bobby Nesbitt and various KW entertainers. Cake and Hors d’Oeurves will be served! Circle that day on your calendar! Let’s all be there to show Larry how much we love him! Larry is a true Key West Treasure and a Legend in his own time!
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!!!!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TASTE OF KEY WEST, APRIL 18TH…
This event which benefits AIDS Help needs volunteers to help on 4/18. All volunteers receive a free 2011 T-Shirt…Volunteer meeting with instructions, will be held on April 14th at St. Paul’s Parish Hall, at 401 Duval St . at 6 pm. Call Terry Paulson at 293-3666 to sign up or for more info!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO….
March 18….MARY THIXTON and SANDY SUJAK
March 19….Happy anniversary to MICHELLE & ERIC GRAHL
March 20….TERRI WILSON
Love to YOU…and Remember…
When you die, God will hold you accountable for all the pleasures you were allowed in life that you denied yourself! So…Enjoy each day!
Lynda
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