THE WEEKEND BEGINS!!!!!    

                           FRI. THRU SUN., FEB. 11^th-13th,  2011, IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!

 

LORD OF THE DANCE LAST NIGHT…                              We went to see this show, part of the Encore Series at Tennessee Williams!  Having only seen some of this type of dancing on TV, it was quite exhilarating to see it live onstage at The Tennessee Williams Theatre!  It was just wonderful, and the dancers and entertainers were of the highest quality!  The audience loved every minute of this show!

 

PRAYER CHAIN…                                            Please keep the following in your special thoughts and prayers…. Vicki Gordon…..  Claire Carroll…..Jennifer O’Lear….Annette Lattof…Nancy Robinson….Sally Lewis….Vanessa McCaffrey…Jim Pizzo…Richard Crooks…Richard Stephens…Karla Muir… Lottie Domski…Sheila Taylor…Stephen Hammond and his family on the loss of Stephen’s mother, Kathleen…….Please send me the names of those whom should be added to the prayer chain.  I know  there are others out there who could use good thoughts, prayers, and cheer from the community.  Remember also, that you don’t have to be physically sick to be prayed for…there are Many reasons people need our prayers.  Prayers change things, and we are all in this together.  Thank you!

 

HOUSING NEEDED FOR ONLY 10 DAYS…PLEASE HELP….                The upcoming Waterfront Playhouse musical, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, opens on March 3.  One of our actresses, the lovely, Kristen Michelle, is starring in this show, and we desperately need accommodations for her.  She will need a bedroom and a bath and some household privileges.  The dates we need accommodations for her are Feb. 20^th until March 3^rd…only 10 days (An angel came through for us for the rest of the time!)  If you have a spare room, guest house, or  cottage, and can help us out, PLEASE let us know.  Call the box office at 294-5015, or you can call me at 393-6273.  As a “Housing Hero” you will be 1) recognized in the playbill and will receive a complimentary Flex-Pass and all privileges of a Crew Membership….discounts at local restaurants, etc.  Plus it is tax deductible.  Thanks SO much for helping The Waterfront Playhouse!

 

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!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN…FEB. 11- 13th …..

2/11…..Mike Emerson from 6 to 10 PM, solo guitar & vocals…2/12…Bobby Nesbitt at the piano from 6 to 10 PM….2/13….Rob DiStaci at the piano from 5 to 9 PM….  2 for 1 Cocktails from 5 to 7 PM!  (Special Tapas menu only on Tues. & Thurs.)

 

 

AT THE SCHOONER WHARF ON FEB. 11-13th

2/11,12,13….From Noon until 5 PM, it’s Michael McCloud performing….From 7 until Midnight on 2/11 & 12, it’s the Johnny Rawls Band… On Feb. 13, it’s a Latin Calypso Party with Marty Stonely & George Victory from 7 to 11 PM….and on 2/11-12&13…. from 9 until 1:00 AM, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart.

 

 

GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS…LAST 2 NIGHTS TO SEE THIS GREAT PLAY…..

Fri. & Sat. are your final two evenings to partake of this Pulitzer Prize winning play by David Mamet!  The amazing cast, stars, Quincy Perkins, Glenn Wilson, Brian Furlong, Peter Haig, Brandon Beach, Tom Murtha and Mook J.,  and is directed by the talented, George Gugleotti.  It is a ferocious comedy/drama…riveting and exciting, crackling with tension.  There are a lot of laughs in this show!  The sets by Michael Boyer are award caliber…and Carmen Rodriguez is spot on with the costumes.  This show runs Tues. thru Sat. Feb, 12^th, and is another MUST See!!!!  Call the box office, at 294-5015 for reservations….or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for tickets and Playhouse Information!  See you at the Waterfront!!!  What a fabulous evening at the theater…..no wonder the Waterfront is voted BEST Professional Theater in Florida!!!!

 

 

SISTER ROBERT ANNE’S CABARET CLASS…..at the RED BARN…thru Feb. 26^th…

“Sister Anne’s Cabaret Class”… directed by Mimi McDonald is GREAT fun!  This show stars, Christine Mild, as Sr. Robert Anne, and she invites you to come ready for a rollicking good time!   We saw this show and we loved every minute of it!   Christine is absolutely wonderful.  She has an incredible vocal range, sense of humor and a delectable personality…. and delivers with every single song she sings!  Also with Christine is Sam Willmott, tall and adorable and  very talented!   Showtime is 8:00 PM!!!  This show runs thru Feb. 26^th, Wed. thru Sat. each week…. at 319 Duval St.  Call 296-9911 for tix or go to www.redbarntheatre.com for reservations!!

 

 

CHRISTINE GETS HER OWN CABARET ACT…Feb. 15^th….

Note that Christine will be performing her own CABARET at the Red Barn on Tues., Feb. 15^th at 8:00 PM!  If you loved her in the show above, you will love her even more as she performs in “Christine Gets Her Own Cabaret Act.”  She will be joined by Joy Hawkins, John Well, Carmen Rodriguez  Gary McDonald, and Sam Wilmott!  Call 296-9911 or go to the above website for tickets!  We already have ours!!!!! 

 

IN MEMORIAM…..

Please take time to remember wonderful BILL BRADFORD….a brilliant patron of the Arts….a man who had a great zest for life.  He is missed very much!

 

 

CLINTON CURTIS HAS NEW WEBSITE..

Key West’s very own, Clinton Curtis, a 2002 grad of KW High and a 2006 grad of the NYU Tisch School of the Arts, has launched a new website.  Please visit it at www.clintoncurtis.com, where you can download his new single FREE!!!!  Turn up your speakers and listen to “2^nd Avenue Ball.”  Congrats to Clinton Curtis!

 

 

FREE CONCERT AT ST. PAUL’S EVERY WEEK DAY…..FEB. 11^th….

Joe Lowe presents this FREE concert from Noon until 1: 00 PM every day of the week….ALL are invited to attend and enjoy!

 

 

TOM JUDSON’S CANNED HAM SHOW AT THE TROPIC CINEMA…FEB.11-12….

Live onstage, direct from NYC & P’Town…showtime is 10:00 PM…… General Seating is $25 for all  shows….…tix available at www.tropiccinema.com or at the Tropic box office at 416 Eaton St.  I hear this is quite a special evening…poignant and thoughtful…and plenty of great fun too!

 

 

HAPPY FEBRUARY 12^TH BIRTHDAY TO….

…author and tap dancer, JUDY BLUME…..activist, KEN DOMANSKI….AND the lovely SUE KEISER.

 

 

PAT DAILEY PERFORMS AT SLOPPY JOE’S…FEB. 11-12….

That rascal, PAT is back in town…performing from 7 to 9 PM all this month.  Note that the 7^th Annual Sloppy Joe’s Put-In-Bay Festival will be Feb. 10 to the 12^th, and will feature a number of entertainers, including Pat!

 

 

THE BOTTLECAP GROOVE LOUNGE….Feb. 11^th…

All invited to a Sons of Italy Happy Hour at 1128 Simonton St.  Great food, music, celeb bartenders, etc….Tips go to benefit both the sons of Italy and American Cancer Society for their Relay for Life Team.  5 to 8 PM!!!!  ALL Welcome!

 

 

GALA BENEFIT CONCERT AT THE STUDIOS…FEB. 11^TH…

Herbert Weissberg, former principal flutist with the Vienna Symphony, and Alexander Swete, world renowned classical guitarist, join together for a special musical event.  The night will include selections by Bartok, Ravel, Bach, Guilani, and Piazzolla.  All ticket holders are invited to an elegant champagne/dessert reception  in a lovely Old Town home after the performance.  Tix are $100 per person and can be purchased by calling 296-0458, or go to www.keystix.com.  This marvelous concert will benefit The Studios of Key West, at 600 White St. in the Historic

Armory!  Note that these two performers are great personal friends of Peyton Evans of Key West, and she promises a night of splendid music from these esteemed musicians.

 

 

TO HAVE & HAVE ANOTHER….Feb. 11^th at The HEMINGWAY  HOUSE…

This is a benefit/ fundraiser for the KW Art & Historical Society at the Hemingway House on Whitehead St.  Tix will be sold to the first 100 people.  Guests will learn about Hemingway’s lifestyle & writings while enjoying 5 half-size cocktails, featured in his stories.  They will be freshly made and served ice cold, as Papa liked them.  The presentation will be by Philip J. Greene, the legal counsel for the Museum of the Amer. Cocktail in New Orleans.  Enjoy this unique program, the wonderful cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, with a selection of wine and beer.  Tix are $75 in advance and $85 at the door.  The event begins at 6 PM and ends about 8 PM.  Guests are encouraged to attend dressed in appropriate Hemingwayesque attire…as characters from his novels, or people he associated with.  There will be prizes in various categories.  Tix can be bought by calling 295-6616, ex. 106.

 

 

FABULOUS DISPLAY AT THE CUSTOM HOUSE….

Do yourself a Huge favor, and stop in at the Custom House at 281 Front St., to take in the wonderful exhibit, “Speedway to the Sun”…which is totally exhilarating….and which is why this museum is voted Best Museum in Florida!  It tells the story of Henry Flagler who had the Overseas Railroad built connecting Key West to the mainland.  You will wish that you had lived in that era as you read and listen to accounts of the construction and the memories of those who had traveled on this Wonder of the World!  The museum is open every day from 9:30 to 5 PM…..All other exhibits are great too…as is the gift shop!  And LOCALS get in Free on Feb. 20^th.  Everyone in town should become a member of the Art & Historic Society!  Go to www.kwahs.com for more information.

 

 

CAPTAINS OF IMPROV AT HOG’S BREATH…FEB. 11 AND 18….

This delightful new Improv Comedy Group performs every Fri. upstairs at The Hog’s Breath…2 shows at 8 and 10 PM…..  Call 731-4086 for more info!

 

 

McFADDEN’S BEACH HOUSE NIGHTSPOT….Fri., Feb. 11^th….

This new hot spot at 511 Green St., invites you to a grand opening weekend to benefit the Florida Keys SPCA on Fri, Feb. 11^th….6 to 9 PM….$15 wrist bands, good for Open Bar….Raffle and Prizes….Party Animals…Join the Party FOR the Animals!!!!  ALL invited!

 

 

MOOSE BOLES AT TURTLE KRAALS…Feb. 11^th….

Moose Boles & the Bullet Proof Blues Band will perform at Turtle Kraals from 7 to 11 PM on Friday night.  Happy hour is 4 to 6:30 PM…oysters 50 cents all day!

 

 

LUCKY STREET GALLERY…Feb. 11 & 12…

A Jewelry Artist’s Reception of Cloisonne’ Jewelry by Gael & Howard Silverblatt from 7 to 9:00 PM….at Lucky Street Gallery, 1130 Duval St.  294-3973 for more info.

 

 

AT LATEDA….FEB. 11, 12, 13…..

2/11 & 12….Randy Roberts LIVE in the Crystal Room at 9 PM….Call 296-6706 for reservations!  Debra & Patrick entertain in the By George Bar from 8:30 to Midnight on 11-12-13.  Sunday, 2/13 Tea Dance is at 4 PM!!!!

 

 

JOHN PRINE IN CONCERT…FEB. 11^TH…

…8 PM at Glynn Archer Center for the Performing Arts at KW High School…., 2100 Flagler Ave.  Tix can be bought at www.keystix.com or by calling 295-7676.  This singer/songwriter has written for Johnny Cash, Bonnie Raitt, the Everly Bros., Joan Baez,  Kris Kristofferson, John Denver,  and many others.

 

 

DAVE BOOTLE ON FEB. 12^th…and Feb. 13^th…

Entertainer, Dave Bootle, performs at Rick’s on Duval St. on Lincoln’s Birthday, Sat. Feb. 12^th, from 8 PM until Midnight.  Dave Rocks!!!!

On Sun.,  Feb. 13^th, Dave is at Virgilio’s from 9:30 PM until 1:00 AM…..

 

 

HAPPY FEBRUARY 12^TH ANNIVERSARY TO….

…..very special couples, DIANE & FRED COVAN…..and REX WELTON & BRAD.

 

 

BEST BREAKFAST DEAL IN TOWN…FEB. 13^TH…

There is an all-you-can-eat breakfast served once monthly at St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus from 8 AM until Noon!  It includes eggs, sausage, grits, beverages, donuts, pancakes, biscuits & gravy, and it is delish!  ALL are invited…it is only $8 and kids are only $5….and really little kids are Free.  They serve in the Sacred Heart Hall…and all money made goes to the Boy Scouts of America!

 

 

AT THE GREEN PARROT….JAZZ…SUN. FEB 13^TH…

From 1 to 4:30 PM at the Green Parrot there will be Jazz with Richard Crooks, Mike Emerson and Tim McAlpine…All singers and musicians are invited to join in the jammin’!!!!

 

 

IMPROMPTU CONCERT AT ST. PAUL’S, FEB. 13^TH…

Classical Music is alive and thriving in Key West!  The Concert on Sun., 2/13 at 4:00 PM at St. Paul’s will feature Boston’s renown 16 piece string orchestra, A Far Cry!  Tix are $20 at www.keystix.com or at the door, or by calling 295-1520.  All invited!

 

 

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL….Feb. 13^th….

Providing the soundtrack for the annual Valerie Hoh fashion show, as well as the exciting music at the Gardens, from 5 to 7:30, will be Heather Davis & Quatro Caballeros…..including, Skipper Kripitz, Marty Stonely, Din Allen, and Tim McAlpine.  Hear this wonderfull Brazilian Jazz music while enjoying this lovely Fashion Extravaganza!  526 Angela St…..The D’Vine Gallery will be open for wining pleasure until 10 PM!

 

 

MOVIE AT ECO DISCOVERY CENTER…FEB. 13^th…

There will be a Free viewing of the great movie, “March of the Penguins” at 2 PM at the Eco Discovery Center…doors open at 1 PM.

 

 

JIMMY OLSON AT SQUARE ONE ON FEB. 13 & 14…

Jimmy Olson will be tickling the ivories at Square One from 6 to 9 PM on Sun. & Mon!!!!      

 

 

A MUSICAL TOUR ABOUT TOWN….at THE RED BARN….FEB. 13-14-20-21….

Locals stars, Ben Harrison & John Wells wrote the songs  which are great fun and all Key West oriented.  Ben and John will be joined by Marjorie Paul-Shook, Gary McDonald and Tom Murtha for 4 nights only at 8 PM at the Red Barn.  Call 296-9911 or go to the website at www.redbarn theatre.com for tickets!  I can vouch that this is always GREAT fun!!!!!

 

 

AT THE PIER HOUSE….Feb. 13^th….

On Sunday at 9 PM, critically acclaimed award-winning jazz vocalist, Amandah Jantzen will be showcased with Larry Smith at the Pier House Wine Galley.  All invited to attend.

 

 

HAPPY FEBRUARY 13^TH BIRTHDAY TO…..

….good friend and Patron of the Arts, ABBY MOORE……and to entertainer and former Aqua Idol Winner, CHRISTOPHER TANNER!!!!

 

 

WESLEY HOUSE VALENTINE’S DAY GALA…FEB. 14^TH…

ALL are invited to attend this Big Benefit for the Wesley House….Mon., 2/14 from 6:30 to 9:30 PM.  Thanks to Edith Amsterdam for her great generosity in opening up her Curry Mansion at 511 Caroline St. for this event of events!  Great Events will be catering with a French Theme buffet…entertainment by Howard Livingston, Honey Mouth, and The Improvables.  Gen admission is $35 in advance & $50 at the door.  Reserved VIP seating is available at $85.  The admission price includes and open bar, buffet dinner, entertainment and superlative silent auction.  Tix can be bought at www.keystix.com, at the Wesley House at 1304 Truman, the Curry Mansion or at the Prudential Knight & Gardner Reality, 336 Duval.

 

 

DAVID LOWE AT THE STUDIOS, FEB. 14^TH….

David Garrard Lowe will present his lecture, “The Incredible Mark Twain,” at  6 PM in the Historic Armory at 600 White St., on Mon., 2/14.  This is part of the Friends of the KW Library Lecture Series and it is FREE to attend.  This series is very popular, so come early for a good seat.

 

 

THE JEWELRY BAR….

This new shop at 510 Fleming St. has exquisite and unique jewelry items for your wearing pleasure!  Great Valentine Baubles for your honey!  From Thurs. thru Sun. there will be specially priced jewelry, and super-sweet deals.  Have a glass of wine while you shop…for more info call 866-294-7588 or go to www.keywestartbar.com.

 

 

SIGN UP NOW FOR BRIDGE PARTY…

Register Now for the Henry Woods Bridge PARTY, a benefit for the Waterfront Playhouse.  The PARTY will be held March 1^st at the Key West Yacht Club, 2315 N Roosevelt Blvd.  Cost is $50 to enter…Time will be 6:00 PM…All skill levels are welcome.  Prizes will be awarded, and of course, bragging rights as the Winner!  Fee includes complimentary hors’d’oeuvres and a cash bar.  Call Mary Ann Westerlund at 294-7158 to register!

 

 

CLAIRE CARROLL LOOKING FOR A LAWYER….Can you Help?

Our dear friend, Claire Carroll is looking for a good, “no win/no fee” lawyer who might handle medical matters that she has.  If you have a contact, please contact Claire at clairelouisecarroll@hotmail.co.uk.  By the way, this has nothing to do with Claire current surgery or state of health.  Thank you so much.

SCHOONER WHARF OPEN AIR ART & MUSIC AFFAIR…LOOKING FOR ARTISTS…

This event will be on March 5, 2011.  All original artists are encouraged to apply…limited space….artists of all mediums, like painting, printmaking, sculpture, carving, photography, ceramics, etc.  For info go to www.schoonerwharf.com and click on Special Events.  For applications & questions send e-mail to swartaffair@yahoo.com or call Capt. Carl at 304-2275.

 

 

BOURBON ST. BINGO…EVERY SUNDAY…

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

 

 

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY (FEB. 14^TH) BIRTHDAY TO….

……that adorable dynamo, LOIS KLINE…..to one of Key West’s Great Ladies, MARY ANN WORTH……to that suave, ALAN VAN WEIREN…to golf & tennis queen, CATHY WEBSTER….and to that woman of many costumes, NORMA GILMORE!!!!

 

 

Love to YOU…and Remember…

Believe in doing the right thing because it’s right!  Look the world straight in the eye and do it!

Lynda