THURSDAY, MARCH 11th, 2010, in KEY WEST, with LYNDA!!!
So many events going on….so little time! Don’t forget to check all the way to the end, to read about the exciting Irish Afternoon planned by Fiona Molloy, for March 15th, at St. Paul’s Church!!!!! And now……
ST. MARY’S CARNIVAL…
…on the school grounds at St. Mary’s Parish on Truman Ave….It begins today and runs thru March 14th. Rides…Games…Food…Buy a special 4 day wristband fro $40 and you get to come and go all day long the whole weekend! 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM.
KEY WEST CONTEMPORARY DANCE CO.
Tonight through March 13th…at The San Carlos Institute on Duval St…. This exciting new Dance Co., founded by the beautiful and talented Kyla Piscopink, presents an original Dance Program created by Kyla, and entitled Napoleon & Josephine. This show stars the always fabulous Denis Hyland and Mary Kay Lee in the title roles, plus Kyla, Carolyn Cooper, and Kim Schroeder. Time is 8:00 PM….Cost is $20. You can buy your tix at the Door, or go to www.loveletters.eventbrite.com or www.keywestdance.com. Please come out en masse, to support Kyla and this magical new dance co…..something we really need in Key West!
THE STUDIOS OF KEY WEST PRESENTS…
…Cheryl Wheeler accompanied by Kenny White at 8:00 PM at the Historic Armory, 600 White St….Cheryl is a gifted singer-songwriter, with a gorgeous voice. She weaves stories, humor, and joy into her songs and throughout her program. Cheryl’s songs have been recorded by Bette Midler, Garth Brooks, Kenny Loggins and Peter, Paul, & Mary. Kenny is a wonderful pianist from NYC, with a thrilling unique style. He will do a 30 minute opening set before Cheryl takes the stage. This will be an incredible evening and a sellout is anticipated. Tix are $25 and you can go online to www.keystix.com or buy at the door! This is part of the Old Town New Folk Music Series at The Studios!
THE FULL MONTY…
….The reviews are in, and this is another bona fide hit for The Waterfront Playhouse! This show runs Tues. thru Sat., until March 19th, and tix are flying out of the box office. Call 294-5015 or go online to the website at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org and pick your seats for the day you wan!t We were there last night and it was a complete sellout! The crowd went wild!! Congrats to Danny Weathers and his super cast!
TROPICAL GARDENS & BOTANIC GARDENS…
…continues with its Cuban Cultural Expo….Tonight is a Salsa Dance Party at 6:00 PM…Lucy & Leon, famed KW instructors, will help you polish your Salsa dance moves, so that you will be all ready for Hot Havana Nights at the Gardens on March 13th. All welcome to attend!!!!
THE KEYS PIANO BAR…
…at 1114 Duval St….The one and only, Bobby Nesbitt is performing at the piano from 5 until 9:00 PM with Tonto serving the cocktails! From 9 PM until Closing, Charlie Lindberg, he of those nimble fingers, is at the piano, with Jenifer Kruskamp singing (and fabulously!). Dan and Mark are at the bar, and Mark will also do some of his vocals for your listening pleasure!
THE RED BARN…
….It’s Shirley Valentine, a heartwarming, one-woman show, starring Joan O’Dowd, on the Red Barn Stage, until March 27. Call the box office at 296-9911 for tickets. Or go online to www.redbarntheatre.com.
CARMEN & GORDY…
…Rodriguez and Michael, that is….perform from 5 to 9 PM in the cocktail Lounge at Beachside Marriott’s, Tavern ‘N Town. It is also 2 for 1 Tapas and Cocktails…every Tues. and Thurs.
Just heard that on St. Pat’s Day, Tavern ‘N Town will be hosting an Irish Dinner special with all the trimmings (Corned beef & cabbage, lamb stew, etc.)….2 for 1 Happy Hour Drinks from 5 to 7 PM….and entertainment by The Suzanne Moore and her 5 Piece Band…….plus Irish Coffee and Irish Wake, two yummy drinks for $8. This Party starts at 5 PM and will go on and on!!!!
MANGROVE MAMA’S
It’s Barry Cuda and Richard Crooks performing at this Keys restaurant, from 4:30 to 7:30 PM tonight. I believe Mangrove Mama’s is at MM20…don’t be mad if I am wrong!!!! This is what someone told me!
AQUA IDOL UPDATE…
It was great fun sharing Judge Duties on Tuesday night for Aqua Idol, with Tony Konrath, Audrey Samz, and Neal Hartman. As I said, there were some mighty terrific performances by the contestants….One of the special standouts was the beautiful Grande Dame and Mother of Jimmy Olson, Jean Olson, who sang two great songs….making it even more special, she was joined by her darling sister, Inez Casey, who is visiting Jean from Iowa! They are quite a team, those two, and the crowd loved them to pieces!
Aqua Idol is every Tuesday at 6:30 PM. You do not want to miss this weekly event!
And, if you have never been to Aqua Nightclub to see The Aquanettes, you must try it! It is quite the wild, wacky and wonderful show! It is at 9 PM every single night!
MANGOES…
Michael Thomas, is at the piano at Mangoes Restaurant on Duval St., from 6 to 9:00 PM!!!
MY WEBSITE
Have you checked it out? Go to https://www.conchtv.com/key-west/lynda and enjoy the goings on in my world in Key West! You can also look back and see what you may have missed, including birthdays, events, etc. On March 7th, I told everyone about the special events happening in Key West during this month of March. Take a look!
TROPIC CINEMA…..
….continues to show all the Oscar movies….tomorrow, winner for best picture and director, THE HURT LOCKER, will begin a run at the Tropic on Eaton St.
CIRCLE MARCH 15TH ON YOUR CALENDARS!!!
The sensational Internationally known singer, FIONA MOLLOY, will be presenting a very special afternoon of Irish Entertainment at St. Paul’s Church, beginning at Noon! It is part of Joe Lowe’s usual Lunchtime concert. Besides the glorious voice of Fiona, she is bringing a 12 year old singing sensation from Hawaii….her name is KIANA AHOVELO, of Irish/Hawaiian descent. This young lady truly has the voice of an angel (as does, Fiona), and Fiona is excited to introduce her to Key West. Also along are Shawnie Brandt and Mairead Vieira, national Champion Irish Dancers from the Boyle School of Irish Dancing in Alexandria, VA. Mairead is the niece of TV personality, Meredith Vieira, of the Today Show. Shawnie has been called back for a final audition with Riverdance. Both are wonderful dancers…I have seen them perform! They are also beautiful! In addition, Mark Ryan, a Bagpiper from Alaska, will perform, and also David Klawes of Milwaukee, who will accompany Fiona on the Bodhran, a traditional Irish drum. This concert is a benefit for St. Paul’s. Do yourself a HUGE favor and attend this sure-to-be wonderful Concert! Let’s fill up the pews at St. Paul’s and enjoy this Irish Extravaganza!!!! TRUST ME….YOU ARE IN FOR A VERY SPECIAL TREAT!!!!!
HENRY WOODS BENEFIT..
Also on March 15th at 8 PM at the Waterfront Playhouse, will be a special benefit show, CELEBRATING HENRY…a performance Tribute to Henry Woods. This will be an evening of song and dance, video and personal tributes, all befitting Henry’s love for live theater! Those performing will be Bruce Moore, Bobby Nesbitt, Marjorie Paul-Shook, Carmen Rodriguez, Vicki Roush, Maj Johnson, Joy Hawkins, Laurie Breakwell, The Key West Contemporary Dance Co., and the Cast of The Full Monty. Tributes will be given by Danny Weathers, Joy Hawkins, Dean Walters, Liz Young, and Penny Leto. Tix are $50 and include a reception in the sculpture garden afterward. To reserve your seats go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org, or call the box office at 294-5015. ALL proceeds will go to Henry’s Leadership Scholarship fund, establlished at the University of Arkansas.
IN CONCH COLOR…
Don’t you just love reading Conch Color? It is just the best, and Tom Oosterhoudt never gets enough accolades for all he does to promote every single event in Key West. I want to mention something that really tickled me from the recent Mar. 11-15 issue. It appeared on page 11. Tom had lunch with one of his childhood idols, Paul Stookey (Noel is his real name.). Paul was the Paul from Peter, Paul and Mary, famed folk singers from the 50’s and 60’s. He and his wife were in town for a month and he mentioned to Tom that he got see the Randy Roberts Show at Tennessee Williams, and said that he “just LOVED the Tap Dancers!!!! ” Is that cute or what? Of course, I was one of those 14 Tap Dancers from Bruce Moore’s Class whom he was referring to. That sure made my day! Paul also mentioned enjoying Bobby in the Lobby! I would say that Paul NOEL Stookey has great taste, and we sure hope he moves to Key West! Maybe we can get him to join our Class if he does move here as he is thinking! To all my “fellow” tappers….You know you have arrived when Paul Stookey sings your praises!
Happy March 11th Birthday to five very special people….to good friend and brilliant lawyer, JERRY COLEMAN….to that darling TONY MARTINEZ, whom we love to pieces….to musical genius ROBIN KAPLAN, who does so much for the KIDS in Key West….to carpenter and dancer, PATTI “SPOT” SPRAGUE … and to singing sensation from Philly, BABE ROBINSON, who performs at The KEYS Piano Bar!
Love to YOU…and Remember…
Let us always meet each other with a smile…for the smile is the beginning of Love!
Lynda
Hello Lynda,
C.C. LoveheartWhat a great site! It’s informative, fun and personally stylized to make it an enjoyable read.
You do a great service for Key Westers with this site. It supports visiting and local performing artists and does it with elan.
I trust you are deeply appreciated by all the folks living in or visiting the lower Keys.
Bless your heart!
Sincerely!
C.C. Loveheart