THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16TH, 2010, IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!
SAD TO SAY…
I received not one Thankful Message from anyone this week! I do believe that means I have to say what I am thankful for. Hmmmm! I will be very thankful when I have all the Christmas projects I have planned all completed. I am thankful to be receiving such warm messages from loved ones….and I am thankful that the warm weather is on its way again!!!! I could go on and on….how about sending me something…Please!!!
LEND ME A TENOR AT THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE…OPENING NIGHT 12/16…
We went to see the dress rehearsal for Lend Me a Tenor last night, and it was FANTABULOUS and then some! Danny Weathers has knocked the ball out of the park again, with this amazingly hilarious non-stop fabulous show! The set, by Michael Boyer is superbly superb! And the cast is TOP notch! You will LOVE Tommy Luna…Eric Cole…David Black…Mary Falconer…Marjorie Paul Shook…Elena Devers…Kyle Caskey…and Rebecca Gleason! I tell you….this is as good as it gets! We laughed until our faces hurt! It is a most delightfully entertaining comedy, and what joy it is to have Tom Luna back on the stage! How we all have missed his presence! Carmen Rodriguez did an amazing job with costuming….and everyone connected with this show deserves accolades beyond beyond!!! Tonight is opening night…with a fab party afterward sponsored by Bunnie Smith & Jack Paul! If you want to have a sensational time at the theater….call the box office at 294-5015 or go online at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org to reserve your seats. This show runs Tues. through Saturday until January 8th. YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS SHOW!!!!!
KONK RADIO 1500 AM RADIO ARTWAVES SHOW…
Thurs…..Danny Weathers, director of Led Me a Tenor, will be interviewed by Michael Shields.
Fri…..Film on Friday with Shirrel Rhoades, and Michael S., discussing movies around town! Showtime is 11 AM until Noon!
GREETINGS AT THE RED BARN THEATRE….
This show has gotten rave reviews by everyone I know who has seen it! Steve Kramer told me it was “Brilliant.” Opening night crowd gave it a standing O! This play, directed by Joy Hawkins, and starring Robin Deck, Quincy Perkins, Brandon Beach, Gene Drum and Shakti Assouline, will warm your heart this holiday season! Call 296-9911 or go to www.redbarntheatre.com for tickets.
PARAPROSDOKIAN SENTENCE TODAY…
The voices in my head may not be real…but they have some good ideas!
TERRI WHITE AT LATEDA…12/16….
This true Broadway Star, who just landed a key role as Stella in FOLLIES along with Bernadette Peters & Elaine Paige at the Kennedy Center in DC, performs her One Woman Show, LIVE FROM BROADWAY, at 9 PM in the Crystal Room at the DA. Once you hear her amazing voice, you will be a Fan for Life! Call 296-6706 for tix. Other show dates for Terri are 12/22-27-29 and Jan 1st!
BOTTLECAP GROOVE LOUNGE…12/17….
All tips will benefit the Red Barn Theatre…from 5 to 8 PM….celeb bartenders, raffle, silent auction, photos with Santa….At 7 PM, Dave Bootle entertains! 1128 Simonton St.
PLEASE MAKE A NOTE…
As of December 18th, I will be taking a leave of absence from this blog. I will NOT be sending out a daily e-mail….will occasionally send things to my website at https://www.conchtv.com/key-west/lynda , and you can check on that…VERY simple! Bob and I will be heading to Ohio and I need a vacation! We will be gone through December 28! Please try to understand. This is all-consuming, and I love it, but I really need a break. I will be posting the Birthday List on the Website, so make sure you take a look now and then. And it would be so nice if you will leave a comment! I will occasionally remind you!
WALK ON WHITE STREET….12/16…
This is the monthly gallery and shop walk from 6 to 9 PM on White St….Make sure you stop in at Stone Soup Gallery to view the beautiful jewelry creations by Donna Barnett. Also, stop at The Harrison Gallery to see the exhibit of Melinda K. Hall entitled, “Chew Slowly”…paintings good enough to eat!
BONNIE & CLYDE RESTAURANT…12/16…
This New Orleans style restaurant, is hosting a Southern Wine & Spirits Wine Tasting..with live music by the fab Lenore Troia…wines for all pallet es for purchase and priced at $15 or under…3800 N. Roosevelt Blvd…5:30 to 7:30 PM…Admission is only $10.00!!!!
THE DARTMOUTH DODECAPHONICS PERFORM…12/16…
At 7:30 PM…This great Co-ed a-Capella singing group will perform at the Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton St. ALL types of music to please everyone! Members, $14…Non-members…$16. All are invited to attend!
REESE PALLEY BOOK SIGNING….12/16..
..at The Studios, during the Walk On White from 6 to 9 PM….He will be speaking at the KW Library on Jan. 6th at 9 AM.
APOCALYPTIC BUTTERFLIES…12/16-17-18….
These are your final three chances to see this play presented by the People’s Theater of KW. Showtime is 8 PM at Downstage at 3340 N.Roosevelt Blvd. Tix are two for $30 or $17 a single ticket. Acting in this show are Kristen Wilson, Mark Masca, Kate Henley, Peggy Montgomery, and Wayne Dapser. This Community should be commended for all they have done! Support Community theater in Key West!
AT THE GARDENS….
12/16….It’s Cabaret Night at the Gardens, and Bobby Nesbitt will be singing and playing the ivories from 5:30 to 9:30 PM! The D’Vine Wine Gallery is open from 5 until 10 PM!
Jazz at The Gardens is on Sunday from 5 to 7:30 PM….526 Angela St.
SCHOONER WHARF BAR…12/16…
Noon to 5 PM…Michael McCloud…..7 to 11 PM….Sam Ramos & Carl Peachey…9 to 1 AM…Frank Everhart and his Magic Show!
CONGRATS TO MARK WATSON…
Have you heard that Mark’s play, THE TIMES is a finalist in the Pride Films and Plays contest? This is a prestigious event and Mark is in a great company of playwrights! All five plays will be featured in a festival of staged readings at the Hoover-Leppen Theater in the Center on Halsted in March! We hope the best man will win, and we hope it is Mark Watson!
PUN FOR TODAY…
The midget fortune teller who escaped from prison was a small medium at large!
WILL KIMBROUGH AT THE STUDIOS….12/17…
One night only…this singer will perform at 8 PM at 600 White St….Tix are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 for reservations! These cabaret nights at The Studios are very special!
CHRIS THOMAS PERFORMS…12/17…
Chris will be at the Sun Sun Bar at the Casa Marina from 4 to 6 PM on Friday!
SKIPPER KRIPITZ SCHEDULE….
12/17&18…7 to 11 PM…Skipper is with the Raven Cooper Quartet at The Schooner Wharf Bar with Bubba, Caffeine and Raven!
12/20…9:30 PM at Virgilio’s…It’s Skippo and the Somnambulists with Zack Seemiller, and Larry Baeder.
12/21…9 PM….at Virgilios…Skipper with Patrick & Debra with Lonnie Jacobson!
AT THE BOTANIC GARDENS….12/18 & 19….
I understand that the REAL Santa will be at The Botanic Gardens on Stock Island to greet & meet the Kiddies of all ages! Children are $15 and adults are Free! Admission includes…Santa Visit…ornament tables…games & contests…live music…cookies & cocoa…craft market!! No Wait Advance tix can be bought by calling 849-8733. Fun for the whole family!!!!
SOUTHERNMOST CAR CLUB CHRISTMAS SHOW…12/18..
On Sat., 12/18, from Noon until 5 PM…See amazing classic cars and trucks, etc….all shapes & sizes…bring the kids….at the Half Shell Raw Bar & Turtle Kraals…the annual Xmas Show & Shine! Trophies will be awarded. Bring an unwrapped gift for a tot. Music, Food drinks….Call 304-9991 or 942-1758 for info. Judges are Mayor Cates & Jack Niles. Free & Fun for the whole Family!
QUESTION TO PONDER….
Of all those people close to you, whose death would you find most disturbing?
PRAYER CHAIN…
During this hectic season, please take time to remember the following in your special thoughts and prayers….Jennifer O’Lear…Richard Stephens…Margie Randall…Doug Childs….Karla Muir(my cousin)….Roger Harmon…Rudy Marn…Katherine Raney…Carol Schenck…Sr. Phyllis McMurray…Thank You!
SUNDAYS AT SIPPIN’ INTERNET CAFE ON EATON ST.
It’s Open Mic with comic Ron Maranian as host…Bring your special talent and perform live from 8 to 10 PM…Call 917-441-9400 for info and questions!
GIVE THE GIFT OF THE NUTCRACKER THIS SEASON..
This great KW production will be at the Tennessee Wms. Theatre for only 6 nights. You can make it possible for ALL children to partake of the magic of this show. Support the TIX FOR KIDS program by making a tax deductible donation in any amount…this donation will go to those kids and families whom otherwise could not afford to attend. Make checks payable to the non-profit company: Paradise Ballet Theater Presenters Inc. Mail checks to 727 Eaton St., KW, FL 33040. Credit Card donations can be made by calling 305-240-4580.
NUTCRACKER PERFORMANCES….
This fabulous classic Key West Show will be presented Dec. 17, 18, 19, 21….with a matinee on the 18th and 19th also. Call the box office for your own tix to this show at 295-7676 or go to www.keystix.com.
ST. PAUL’S CHRISTMAS CONCERT…12/19…
A Holiday Classic….A million KW stars perform this wonderful night of music for our community! Call St. Paul’s for time info.
HOMELESS PERSON’S MEMORIAL DAY…12/21…
Join the FL Keys Outreach Coalition at the KW Cemetery for a Service & the Internment of Homeless persons who died during 2010. Free…all invited at 3 PM.
FULL MOON HOWL…12/21…
…the HOWL is from 6 to 9 PM on Upper Duval…catch all the great galleries, shops, and bars open for your browsing pleasure!!! Highly recommended…SoDU Gallery, Joy Gallery, Lucky Street, Cocco & Salem, and Frangipani Gallery!
AT FRANGIPANI GALLERY…12/21..
There will be a fab Jewelry Show from 6 to 9 PM at this new gallery owned and operated by Fran Decker. The designer is Jessica Wilson…a reception in her honor will take place.
COOKING CLASS AT SMALL CHEF AT LARGE….12/21…
Bubbles & Bites with Alice Weingarten..learn great appetizers to wow your guests! Class from 5:30 to 7 PM…$38 per class…call 294-1943….2200 N.Roosevelt Blvd.
TAVERN ‘N TOWN SCHEDULE…
Mon…Gordy Michael….5 to 9 PM
Tues & Thurs…Carmen Rodriguez & Gordy Michael…5 to 9 PM.
Wed….Lenore Troia…5 to 9 PM
Fri….Mike Emerson 6 to 10 PM
Sat…Bobby Nesbitt, from 6 to 10 PM.
Sun…Rob DiStasi…5 to 9 PM
From 5 to 7 PM it’s 2 for 1 Cocktails and on Tues & Thurs its is also 2 for 1 Tapas!
LATEDA SCHEDULE….
Debra & Patrick perform in the By George Bar…12/16,17,18,23,24,25,29,30.]
Terri White performs in the Crystal Room on 12/16,22,27,29, 1/1..at 9 PM.
Cabaret Key West performs in the Crystal Room on 12/19/21/26 at 8 PM.
Randy Roberts performs in the Crystal Room on 12/17,18,24,25,28,30,31.
Call 296-6706 for ticket information!
ANNUAL DACHSHUND WALK…12/31…
This Key West Event is the 6th annual of its kind….Meet at the corner of Fleming & Whitehead in front of the Courthouse….then the parade begins from Fleming to Duval and on and on…It is a HOOT! Dogs MUST be leashed…costumes are a plus… Free for all…literally! Bring cameras…for questions call Ruth at 296-8019.
PIER HOUSE….One Duval St.
There is piano music every night in the Wine Galley at The Pier House at 7 PM…Mondays are Jazz Jams at 9 PM..Sunday is a special Showcase every week at 9 PM….all invited!
AQUA NIGHTCLUB….
Mon….Dueling Bartenders at 5:30 with Randy Thompson.
Tues…Aqua Idol at 6:30 PM.
Fri….Lenore Troia at 5:00 PM.
Every night the Aquanettes perform their Reality is a Drag Show at 9 PM…On Fri & Sat they also do an 11 PM show!
DID YOU KNOW????
All swans in England are the property of the Queen.
SOUTHERNMOST BEACH CAFE LOCAL’S SPECIAL…
..located at 1405 Duval….2 for 1 dinner entrees from now until Dec. 24th!
SQUARE ONE RESTAURANT…
We had dinner at this wonderful spot the other night, and it was one of the best meals I have ever eaten! It was a Grouper special…and I asked if Chef Andrew could do a sauce with capers and shitake mushrooms and it was a WOW! Don’t you love a restaurant that will do it YOUR way now and then?
HAPPY DECEMBER 16TH BIRTHDAY TO…
….artist, lawyer, and activist, RITA LINDER!!!!
Love to you…and Remember…
Use your talents. We all have talents, in different degrees and different fields. The trick is to make the most of them. some come naturally. Most come through hard work. But having talent is just the start; using talent to fulfill potential is the most difficult…and the most admirable.
Lynda
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