THURSDAY IS A DAY TO GIVE THANKS!
THURSDAY, APRIL 7TH, 2011, in KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!
PRAYER CHAIN… Please keep the following in your special thoughts and prayers…….Bill Larkin…..Carol Schenk….Nancy Stevens….Stephen Elliott….Rose Lopez….Claire Carroll…..Jennifer O’Lear……Nancy Robinson….Sally Lewis….Alan Ferguson …..Vanessa McCaffrey…Richard Stephens…Anne Stevens…..the Winiarski Family… We are all in this together….We ARE One Human Family!
KEITH LAPP IS THANKFUL…. “that for the first time in my life, I did not have to see or shovel snow this winter.” AMEN and HALLELUJAH!!!!!
TIX ON SALE FOR ‘THE NEW CENTURY’ AT THE WATERFRONT…4/6-9….. This hilarious, outrageous comedy starring Danny Weathers, Rhett Kalman, Linda Bernhardt, Maggie Meier, and Annie Miners, opened last night! It runs thru April 23, at 8 pm. (No performances the week of 4/10 to18). Directed by Rich Simone….opening night party was sponsored by Tom & Kathy Cawley and Charlie Allen. Go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 294-5015 for tix. You will NOT want to miss this show! We were there for opening night and it was a non-stop laughter show….Danny Weathers is so hilarious you will not want to miss his over the top performance! Congrats to all the cast for a delightful time tonight!!!!!! It was a HOOT! The Waterfront Playhouse has delivered another unique and most enjoyable presentation to Key West! Ka-ching!
LAST WEEK TO SEE, “BECKY’S NEW CAR”, AT THE RED BARN… These are the last 3 days to see…. Becky’s New Car at the Red Barn…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. For tix go to www.redbarntheatre.com or call 296-9911. We saw this super show and it is marvelous! The show stars the superb Mary Falconer, Doug Shook, and Mook J, and they are all marvelous, but it is Maribeth Graham’s show all the way….She is a breath of fresh air, charming as all get out, and you cannot help but love her to pieces!
CONGRATS TO THE HOLLENBACKS AND CONCH TV…. Gail & Craig Hollenback of ConchTV have some great news to share…Congrats are in order! Just go to…. https://www.conchtv.com/conch-republic-media-group-press-release-01?rootcat=home and you will find out what everyone is excited about! We share in their joy!!!!
LARRY HARVEY’S 90TH BIRTHDAY BASH!!!! Last night was one of the great nights in Key West! That adorable LARRY HARVEY celebrated his 90th birthday at Aqua Nightclub, and it was a true night to remember! The place was filled with Larry’s best fans, including, Mayor & Cheryl Cates, Howard & Cyndy Livinsgston, Sally Lewis, Vera, MaryAnn Worth, Anne McKee, Tom Oosterhoudt, Randy Roberts, Clayton Lopez, Lee Dodez Billy Cartledge, Jim & Cindy Cameron, Gene Dail……. everybody in Key West it seems….people were hanging from the rafters!!!! The fabulous Bobby Nesbitt was at the piano all night long and acted as master of ceremonies….Friends of Larry’s from days gone by were there and it was a true LOVE IN for Larry! Larry sang many songs….and at age 90, he can blow everyone away with his amazing voice! Everyone who was there had an amazing time……If you were not there, SHAME ON YOU!!!!!! You were terribly missed!
HELP KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL WITH OPERATION GRADUATION…. Thus far $5,000 has been collected for 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. Everyone is asked to help, as it takes a great effort to make this happen. However….it takes $20,000 for this event to be put on. If the money isn’t raise the event will be cancelled. Perhaps if your org wants to do something on behalf of the kids, you can put on a fundraiser. Or, donations can be sent to Key West High School….Attention of Leslie Holmes….at 2100 Flagler Ave…..Key West, FL 33040. Contact Leslie at 293-1549, ex:54434, or e-mail her at leslie.holmes@keysschools.com.
JOSEPH LOWE PERFORMS FREE CONCERT AT ST. PAUL’S…..4/4-4/8…. This concert is presented from Noon until 1:00 PM, every day during the week only. FREE!!!!
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO….APRIL 7 & 8….. Black & Skabuddah perform from 6 to 10 pm at this restaurant on Greene St. They are at Sloppy Joe’s on 4/9 from Noon until 4:45.
KW GARDEN CLUB MEETS…APRIL 7TH….. Speaker, Robin Robinson will discuss native trees in KW at the 1:30 pm meeting at West Martello Tower at Atlantic & White St. Native trees will be sold at 75% off retail…all invited call 294-3210 for info.
AT GROOVE LOUNGE AT THE BOTTLECAP….APRIL 8TH…..All tips go toward the KWAR Scholarship Fund for our high school students…..5 to 8 PM….Snacks, Raffle….Fun….Great Cause! Tell all your friends!!!!! 1128 Simonton St.
LATEDA ON APRIL 7 th & 8th ….. Debra & Patrick perform at 8:30 PM in the By George Bar on both evenings…always a blast with this dynamic duo! On April 8th, it’s Randy Roberts LIVE upstairs at the Crystal Room….call 296-6706 for tickets!!!!!
FISH FRY AT ST. MARY’S , FRIDAY….APRIL 8th… The St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus serve this amazing all you can eat fish fry every Fri. during Lent and ALL are invited! Meal includes, fried or baked fish, fries, black beans & rice, cole slaw, Cuban bread, soft drinks, dessert, tea and water…for ONLY $10 adults & Kids $5. Conch Fritters are available for $2 more… Time is 5 to 8 PM….All proceeds go to help the School!
SKIPPER AND DIN ALLEN AT SALUTE…APRIL 8th… These great duo entertain for your dining pleasure, every Friday at Salute Restaurant at Higgs Beach, 1000Atlantic from 6 to 8:00 pm! Skipper Kripit, Din Allen good food, gorgeous setting, the ocean, blue skies, the sunset, great music…..That should definitely make someone’s Thankful Thursday List!!!!
TAVERN ‘N TOWN SCHEDULE….….APRIL 7th….. …….At BeachSide Marriott in the Lounge!!!!! On 4/7, it’s Carmen Rodriguez and Gordy Michael performing. 2 for 1 cocktails from 5 to 7 pm every single evening! Special Tapas Menu on Tues. & Thurs.
THE CAPTAINS OF IMPROV….APRIL 8th… This fresh comedy group performs at The Hog’s Breath at 8 and 10 pm at 400 Front St., until April 22nd. From then on they are the opening act for The Red Barn’s Short Attention Span Theatre on Wed. thru Sat., at 8 pm,4/27 thru 5/28. Go to www.thecaptainsofimprov.com for more information .
COMEDY CLASSES HELD SUNDAYS….. The Captains of Improv will be holding
Comedy Classes on Sundays, from 4 to 6 pm. The $75 fee includes five classes and admission to five shows. Come learn, play & laugh with a team of improve pros at Digital Island Media, 955
Caroline St., Suite 7. For more info e-mail mike.captains.improv@gmail.com or call 731-4680.
LIBBY AND GORDY AT CAFÉ SOLE…April 10th….. This great duo performs from noon until 2 pm at Café Sole for Brunch. Call 294-0230 to reserve. (Benefit for Sculpture Key West on Sun.)
BOB FRECHETTE ….. Did you know my husband Bob Frechette is a Key West Realtor? He is with Compass Reality in the Truman Annex and he sells property all over the Island. If you need some help, advice, or have someone interested in buying a home….give him a call at 305-304-2584 or e-mail him at rfrec59@bellsouth.net. He is the best if I do say so myself!
THE STUDIOS OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ART CLASSES….. April offers the perfect chance to try a weekly class at The Studios, 600 White St. Artists Karen Beuprie (Mon. Watercolors) Tues. with Rick worth…..Jim Salem teaches on Wed……To find out about workshops and classes, go to www.tskw.org or stop by the Armory or call 296-0458 for more information
AT THE SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL 7th …… On 4/6, it’s Michael McCloud from noon to 5 pm……It’s Sam Ramos & Carl Peachey from 7 to 11 pm……From 9 until 1 am it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart.
BOBBY NESBITT AT THE GARDENS….APRIL 7TH…. It’s Cabaret Night at The Gardens, and Bobby Nesbitt is back seducing us with his amazing vocals and piano music……5:30 to 9:30 PM……the Wine Gallery is open from 5 to 10 PM……526 Angela St…..doesn’t get much better!!!!
THE IMPROVABLES COMEDY CRUISE….SAT., APRIL 9…… Check in at 8 pm…depart at 8:30
pm…..at Key West Bight, 201 William St. Reserve by calling 296-2554 or go online to http://sunsetwatersportskeywest.com/key-west-comedy-cruise.html.
WANT TO BE A PART OF THE PEOPLES THEATER OF KEY WEST? If so, please contact Artistic Director, Tammy Shanley at 612-386-7426. There are 2 very important large jobs available (volunteer positions) for someone dedicated….Board President & Executive Director. If these jobs interest you, please call Tammy or go to info@ptkw.org.
SHERRY SWEET TEWELL’S SWEETS SHACK…..open on April 7th….. Sherry & Cosmo the Boat Cat have a hot new spot in KW….next to Pepe’s at 804 Caroline St. It will be welcoming you for Walk on Caroline St. on Thurs., 4/7 from 6 to 9 pm, the grand opening! See all the great stuff inside….unique hand-painted items, paintings, linens, clothing, gifts, etc. Go to www.sherrysweet.com to check things out.
FLORIDA KEYS SPCA SPRING SOCIAL…APRIL 8TH…………. This event will be held at the KW Golf Course Clubhouse on Stock Island……6:30 to 9:30 pm…..Fab food….Beer, Wine…Pasta & Pizza Buffet…cash bar….entertainment by Carmen and Gordy….Silent & Live auctions …. Raffles….$50 at the door, or $40 in advance….all proceeds go to the FKSPC. This is only a PEOPLE Party….pooches must stay home for this event! Food from Antonia’s, Lobo’s and Upper Crust Pizza.
AT SWANKEY EVENTS….APRIL 8TH….. The Improvables along with reigning Queen Mother, Gugi Gomez, are putting on a laughing happy hour benefitting Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of the Fla Keys….5:30 to 7:30 PM at Swankey Events upstairs at 623 Duval St. Tix are $25 and includes hors d’oeuvres, beer & wine and can be bought by calling 294-4310, ex:20 or e-mail at nmaddox@hospicevna.com.
RED CROSS CERTIFIED BASIC FIRST AID CLASS…APRIL 9TH…. 9 AM UNTIL Noon…Class held at Unity Church, 1011 Virginia St…..$20 paid at the door…..Call Annea at 294-9006 for info.
DAVE BOOTLE…APRIL 8TH AND 10TH……. On 4/8, Dave is at Aqua Nightclub from 4:30 to 7:30 PM…..On 4/10, Dave performs at Virgillio’s from 9:30 to 1:00 am!!!! FUN!
HAPPEN TO BE IN MEMPHIS ON APRIL 8TH??? Artist, Keith Bland will be exhibiting at the Memphis, TN Botanic Garden from 5:30 to 7:30 pm……There is an artist reception….the show runs thru April 30th…..paintings, photographs, book launching and signing! Go to www.keithbland.com for more info.
JIMMY OLSON AT SQUARE ONE….APRIL 9TH & 11TH….. Jimmy will be at the piano at Square One on Sat. & Mon. this week. Keith Dempster is back in town and may be joining Jimmy with a song or two! 6 to 9 PM!!!!!!
TICKETS FOR ONLY $20 TO BENEFIT FLA KEYS OUTREACH COALILTION…. GREAT Pirze Package includes a million fab prizes…… to help the Women’s & Children’s programs…drawing held on 4/27. Call 294-0304 for more info and complete prize package…..deadline is 4/26.
MIDDLE SCHOOL OVERNIGHT CAMPOUT ON APRIL 9TH….. The KW Botanical Gardens is hosting a Middle School Overnight Campout on 4/9 at 6 pm to April 10th at 9 am. This is a Free program open to all 6th thru 8th graders. Students will become one with nature as they develop camping and leadership skills while participating in teambuilding activities. Many special activities are planned under the stars…sleeping in tents. Breakfast will be served. Limited availability so call NOW! 849-8733 or e-mail 849-8733.
A WALK IN TH E BOTANIC GARDEN…….APRIL 9TH…. Free to Members and $10 for non-members….. A walk in the gardens to explain the uses of its medicinal plants…by Constanc Miller, clinical herbalist…..
CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH BENEFIT FOR SCULPTURE KEY WEST….April 10th….. This will be a sumptuous Brunch planned by Chef Correa…..10 am to 2 pm…..$50 per person…all invited….Call 766-6825 for reservations. 1029 Southard St……entertainment by Libby and Gordy!
ANIMAL FARM EASTER PARTY ON APRIL 10TH….. This family event takes place from 1 to 3 pm at the Farm on Stock Island. Egg hunt, face painting, coloring and photos with the Easter Bunny. FREE event…donations accepted. Over 250 animals of all kinds!
ROCK & ROLL BIKE PARADE ON APRIL 10TH…… At Noon on 4/10, the 3rd annual Bike Parade takes off from ReCycle Bike Shop’s headquarters at 5160 US1 next to Hurricane Hole Marina. With Marky Pierson’s Wonderdog Productions we celebrate the bicycle! The theme is Rock & Roll and costumes are urged…..Prizes will be given out in many categories. Pre-ride festivities, costume contest and bike safety checks start at the Bike Shop at 11 am. It is a 6 mile ride from Stock Island to downtown Key West….stopping at many spots along the way for hydration and rest…the final spot is Dante’s Pool on Caroline St. at 3 pm. Free water provided at each rest stop. Follow on Facebook and on the web at www.zombiebikeride.com. Call 619-2275 for more information.
FREDERIC CHOPIN & GEORGE SAND PERFORMANCE ON APRIL 10TH…… St. Paul’s Church & Westwinds Guesthouse present “Frederic Chopin & George Sand: His Music, Her Words & Their Love”….by Dr. Heather Coltman..at St. Paul’s Church at 4 PM. Suggested donation is $10.
REAL WOMEN DO DRAG PAGEANT AT AQUA NIGHTCLUB APRIL 10TH…… This new pageant is a fundraiser for the MCC Church and will be from 6 to 8 PM. This will be a rollicking evening of talent, glamour, and hilarity as Mistress of Ceremonies, Randy Thompson, takes the stage! Contestants are Anne O’Shea, Mary Lou Hoover, Kate Miano, Jodyrae Campbell, Rebecca Tomlinson, Nina Crooks, and other surprises! Bar seating & General Admission is $20….Table seating for 4 is available for $100……Call Michael Citro for info at 292-8530.
HOWARD LIVINGSTON & BAND PERFORM AT THE SAN CARLOS, APRIL 12TH…. Howie
and the Mile Marker 24 Band will be doing a gala benefit performance for the Waterfront
Playhouse on April 12th at 8 pm at The San Carlos Institute! He has LOTS of new songs planned, and if you have never seen him….this is a MUST! He lights up every stage and every room! Go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 294-5015 for tickets. One night only!!!! To know Howie is to love him!!!!!!
HOLD APRIL 15TH FOR BUTTERFLY BALL…. The Blue Butterfly Ball will be held at the
Tropical Forest & Botanic Gardens on Stock Island, on 4/15, from 5:30 to 10:30 PM …..Go to
www.kwbgs.org for tickets or more info, or call Gail Lima at 296-7373 or gaillima@hotmail.com.
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! Tix are now
on sale for this event….at Dennis Pharmacy, The Restaurant Store, Centennial and First State Banks. For more info call 296-6196.
HAPPY APRIL 8TH BIRTHDAY TO…… the adorable PETER ARNOW…. and the special JACK EATON!!!!
Love to YOU…and Remember… Unselfish acts are the real miracles out of which all the reported miracles grow!
Lynda
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