SIZZLING SUNDAY IN KEY WEST!!!

                              SUNDAY, MARCH 6H,  2011, IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!

PRAYER CHAIN…                                            Please keep the following in your special thoughts and prayers…….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 keep the families and friends of Fr. Seamus Ward and Douglas Childs in your choicest prayers.   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.  We are glad to hear that Vicki Gordon is doing well and is no longer on the prayer chain.   Thanks for answered prayers!

 AT THE GARDENS HOTEL….MARCH 6^TH….                          The D’Vine Wine Gallery is open from 5 to 10 PM. Wed. thru Sun.  The Gardens is located at 526 Angela St.  Sunday is Jazz Night at The Gardens from 5 to 7:30 pm.   The place to be!!!!!

AQUA NIGHTCLUB…MARCH  6^TH…             …..The Aquanettes are onstage with their show at 9 PM, all weekend, and an added 11 PM show on Friday and Saturday.  Check out the exciting new changes and additions at this great nightspot.

 TAVERN ‘N TOWN….MARCH 6th                               3/6….Rob DiStaci from 5 to 9 pm…..in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott….2 for 1 cocktails every day from 5 to 7 PM.

BOBBY IN THE LOBBY TIX AVAILABLE FOR MARCH 13 & 14 SHOW…                                             This show still has some wonderful general admission seats available.  It will feature the great songs of Rodgers & Hart, and sharing the stage with the brilliant  Bobby Nesbitt will be, the talented, Carmen Rodriguez and Danny Weathers.  It will be a night of fabulous musical entertainment.  The show will be at 8 PM in the Tennessee Williams Cabaret Theatre (AKA Bobby’s Lobby!!!).  Go online to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 to get those remaining coveted tickets!!  Bobby’s Lobby Shows are absolutely magical, memorable, and too marvelous for words! 

BRUCE MOORE SHOW IN NEW YORK CITY…..March 7 & 9….                                      On two nights only, March 7^th and 9^th, Bruce will be presenting shows at The Metropolitan Room at 34 West 22 St. at 9:30 PM.  Produced by Blake Hunter and directed by Scott Barnes, it is titled   “Bruce Moore…No Moore the Boy Next Door!”   All proceeds will go to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS!  So if you are in NYC at that time, or are looking for a bit of a break from the Rock….take in this sure to be great show.  We will be there!   By the way, rumor has it that the great Tyne Daily, whom Bruce appeared with in Gypsy, is planning to be in the audience!   Call 212-206-0440 for reservations.  We wish Bruce only the very best on this new adventure!!!!

SCHOONER WHARF, MARCH  6TH…                                             Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud & Friends….6:30 to 11 pm, Latin Calypso Party with Marty Stonely & Din Allen…9 pm till 1 am, the Magic of Frank Everhart.

FREE CONCERT EVERY WEEKDAY AT ST. PAUL’S CHURCH…Mon., 3/7 to 3/12…                        All invited to attend this free piano and organ concert presented by JOSEPH Lowe, from Noon until 1 PM each day of the week

LATEDA….MARCH 6 ….                                          The superb Debra & Patrick perform in the By George Bar at 8:30 PM till late all weekend.  On March 6^th…..at 4 pm is The Mardi Gras Tea Dance at 4 PM!  Fun for all.

‘DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS’ AT THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE…                                                      Opening night was Thurs., March 3….and the audience LOVED every single moment!  This is a 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 others.  This is a MUST SEE!!!!  Everyone in the cast knocked it out of the park 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!

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 10,11,17,18,24,25,and 31….On March 4^th, they perform at The Bottlecap Groove Lounge, 1128 Simonton St. at 9 PM.  Comedians are Landon Bradbary, Chad Newman, Steph Wischerth, Michael Pallansch, Pony Charvet, & Joanie Sullivan.

KEY WEST GARDEN CLUB GARDEN TOURS…MARCH  6^TH…                            The KW Garden Club’s annual tour of spectacular gardens will be from 10 am to 3 pm on 3/ 6.  Tix are $20 and are available at the West Martello or the MARC Plant Store, or at any of the gardens on the days of the tour.  ALL gardens are within 5 minutes wlaking distance from one another on Sunrise Ln. & Sunrise Dr.  These spectacular gardens have never been open to the public before.  City View Trolleys is providing FREE transport to & from West Martello to Sunrise Dr. thru the days of the tour.  For more info go to the www.keywestgardenclub.com, or call 294-3210.

ORCHID SOCIETY FAIR…MARCH 6^th…                                               This event will take place from 10 AM to 4  PM at West Martello Gardens at the corner of Atlantic Blvd. & White St.  Plants will be for sale…Free admission…food and drink available…raffle…call 509-7744 for information.

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST AT ST. MARY’S ON MARCH 6^TH…                                              This is one great delish deal!  On the 1^st Sun. of each month, the Knights of Columbus serve up a great breaky for only $8……It is from 8 am until noon and everyone is invited to attend.  It is held in the Sacred Heart Hall on Windsor Ln.  Consists of eggs, sausage, ham, biscuits & gravy, pancakes, donuts, juice, coffee, etc.  All proceeds help the school and parish function.

JAZZ AT THE GREEN PARROT…MARCH 6^th…                                              It’s Cool Jazz at the Parrot, with Richard Crooks, Tim McAlpine, and Mike Emerson….at 1 PM… and positively NO sniveling

AN AFTERNOON WITH LYNN SHERMAN…March 6^th..                                   Renown Key West Artist, Lynn Sherman, will present her special show of new works of art at JANGEORGE INTERIOR DESIGN, at 600 Frances St., from 4 to 6 PM, on Sun., March 6^th.  Everyone is invited to this reception in her honor.  Call 509-8449 for more info.  Great art and the classiest proprietors in town, George and Jan (swoon!).

14^TH ANNUAL RED RIBBON AFFAIR AT MICHAEL’S RESTAURANT MARCH 6^TH…                                         This event to benefit AIDS Help will be on Sun., 3/6 starting at 11:30 AM….This is a sumptuous brunch, with amazing choices, plus an open bar, and music by Raven Cooper & Caffeine Carl.  Cost is $65 per person…call 296-6196 to reserve your spot!

MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY AT THE GARDENS, MARCH 6^TH…                             This is also a Hat Auction at 1:30 PM at The Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St…to benefit WomanKind…go to www.womankindkeywest.org for more info.  304-8088……

CHORAL EVENSONG AT ST. PAUL’S CHURCH….MARCH 6^th…                              There will be a FREE concert presented by Joe Lowe at 4 pm and the St. Paul’s Church Choir.  All are invited to this special concert.

ROSE BONANZA SHOWCASED AT PIER HOUSE, MARCH 6^TH…                                  Larry will showcase this red hot singer at 9 PM at The Pier House in the Wine Galley.  She will perform with Larry and dear friend, Michael Thomas!  All welcome.  We just love Rose!

KW LIBRARY LECTURE SERIES…MARCH 7^TH…                                                 Friends of the KW Library will present Edward Hower who will give a free lecture at The Studio at 6 PM at 600 White St.  All invited to attend.

GINGERBREAD SQUARE GALLERY OPENING, MARCH 7^TH…                                       Come to an artist reception for Todd Bonita, Christos Calivas, John Whitney & Jane Washburn, in a new show titled NEW HORIZONS….from 5:30 to 8:30 PM…exhibit runs thru  March 14^th.  The gallery is at 1207 Duval St. & is open from 10 am to 6 pm Tues thru Sat.,  and on Sun & Mon from 2 to 6 pm.

DAVE BOOTLE SCHEDULE MARCH 7-8-10…                                              Dave will be performing at Lateda at 9 to 12:30 am, on Monday March 7^th.          He performs at the Yacht Club on Tues. March 8^th from 6:30 to 9:30 pm….Members Only…            And, he is at Aqua Nightclub on Thurs., March 10^th from 5 to 7:30 pm….  He Rocks!

COCCO & SALEM IMAGINE ART PRESENTS STANELY & JUDITH ZABAR  SHOW…March 8^th…                       Come and meet the wonderfully talented artists, Stanley & Judith Zabar and preview their latest collections, “Painting with Light” and “Dreams”….Reception, 3/8….5:30 to 8:30 PM…exhibit continues thru March 22.  Call 292-0072 for more info.

BECKY’S NEW CAR OPENS AT THE RED BARN ON MARCH 8^TH….                                  This hit comedy, directed by Joy Hawkins, stars Maribeth Graham, Mook J, Douglas Shook, Erin McKenna, Kyle Caskey, and Justin Ahearn.  This show opens on Tuesday at 8 PM and runs through April 9^th.  For tix go to www.redbarntheatre.com or call 296-9911.  There will be an opening night party after the 3/8 presentation.

RED BARN CHAMPAGNE SUNSET GALA BENEFIT…MARCH 12^TH…                        Come to the gorgeous home of John & Kay Behmke, 51 Front St….6 to 9 PM…Champagne Tasting, Open Bar…Keys Inspired Cuisine…Sunset silent Auction…entertainment by Din Allen…Cost is $75 per person…RSVP to Juliet Gray at 296-9911 or e-mail her at juliet@redbarntheatre.com by March 4^th. 

HEADS UP ON TENNESSEE WILLIAMS 100^th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION EVENTS….                                                  March 6^th….Poet/journalist, Harvey Shapiro will be presenting 2 reading at the Poetry Guild meeting at 8 PM upstairs at Blue Heaven.  Readers & listeners are all invited to attend, with beverages and snacks following.  This event is Free.    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 1^st & 2^nd place winners in both contests, with a Reception on March 27^th.  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!!!!!

WOMAN’S HOPE CONCERT…MARCH 18^TH….                                                                                    This 5^th 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.

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 1^ST…                                I know this comes a tad early, but I hear tix are selling out fast for her 1^st 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!!!!!

INDOOR CAT NEEDS A GOOD HOME…                                                  Carol Wickes  has a female, altered, declawed 8 yr. old cat named Misty.  Carol is sadly allergic to cats and needs to find Misty a good home.  E-mail Carol at carolw2345@aol.com if you are interested.  She would be just purr-fect for you

HAPPY MARCH 6TH  BIRTHDAY TO…  DERRICK TRAYLOR and GREG GOTCHES!!!!

Love to YOU…and Remember…

The spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel are the things that endure.  These qualities are so much more important than the events that occur.

Lynda