TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 & 11, 2011, in KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!
THANKFUL THURSDAY COMING UP….. Please look into your hearts and send me your thoughts for Thankful Thursday on May 12th! Last week we had some wonderful messages sent in by our readers…..Hoping to hear from you this week….Thanks!
PRAYER CHAIN… Please keep the following in your special thoughts and prayers……Richard Crooks….. George Poulin……Bill Larkin…..Carol Schenk….Nancy Stevens….Stephen Elliott….Rose Lopez….Claire Carroll…..Jennifer O’Lear……AJ Woods…Bill Mansfield….Dick Jones…Nancy Robinson…Sally Lewis….Alan Ferguson ……the Koenig Family….Billy Cartledge and Jim Hall……And please remember all those families who have experienced the wrath of those devastating tornados in Alabama, etc. Remember, there are all kinds of reasons why people need prayers, not just health related. Prayer changes things!!!! Let me know if anyone should be added to this list…a family member or a friend going through tough times. We really are all in this thing called ‘Life” together.
RED, WHITE & TUNA at THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE….. The Waterfront Playhouse concludes its smash 71st season with the hilarious comedy, “Red, White, and Tuna” starring two of Key West’s most versatile actors, David Black and Mark Watson. Showtime is 8:30 PM and it runs Tues. thru Sat. until May 21. Opening night was Thursday, 5/5.…the production is directed by Cameron Murray. Actors, David and Mark play 25 different hysterical and unforgetable characters gathered for a Fourth of July celebration. Howlingly funny, you may want to wear your Depends when you see this show! Congrats to Danny Weathers on another wonderful and delightful theater presentation at The Waterfront Playhouse. It was a laugh every single second on opening night, and my goodness….we sure do need some laughter, don’t we? The opening night audience loved it and Bob and I laughed till our faces hurt! It’s pure delight to have Mark Watson back onstage, and he and David Black are fabulous together! For tickets to this laugh out loud show, call 294-5015 or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org! Note: Check out the Friday Night Date special which is 2 tix for $60, a $20 savings.
AQUA NIGHTCLUB ON MAY 10 & 11…. It’s Aqua Idol at 6:30 pm…..great singing contestants competing to win great prizes and earn money for the Scholarship Fund sponsored by KWAR! Put this on your fun to do list while helping a great cause in Key West! On May, 11….It’s Wednesday with Bobby Nesbitt at the piano from 5:30 to 7:30 pm! It is always divine when Bobby performs!
QUEEN MOTHER PAGEANT ON MONDAY EVENING…… Last night a huge crowd gathered at Lateda to enjoy the always faboo Queen Mother Pageant, hosted by Randy Roberts, looking smashing! It was great fun, and the talent portion of this event was more amazing than ever! Congrats to new Queen Mother, “Just Whitney.” And let’s hear it for John Ma Evans for this great fun KW event…..and for Sushi and the Apostles (You had to be there!) for a sensational production number that we will all long remember…..and to all the deserving contestants and past Queens who entertained royally! Wasn’t DD Sharp’s number superb? And it is always a joy to see Alma Jean !!! To departing Queen Gugi Gomez….Great job!!!!! A grand time was had by all
AT VIRGILIO’S ON MAY 10TH….. The fab Savage Beets will be performing for your dancing pleasure at 9:30 PM…..the band includes Skipper Kripitz, Chris Case, and Din Allen of Survivor’s fame!
KEY WEST BURLESQUE AT KELLY’S…5/11,thru the 14…… Bob and I were totally entertained by this faboo troupe of delightful performers on opening night this past Tuesday. Showtime is at 9 pm, and doors open at 8:30 pm. Just a warning, this show is VERY popular and sells out so get your tix now! Tuesday was totally sold out!!! The show theme is KUNG FU….. You will journey all eve with geishas, ninjas, sumo wrestlers and kabuki dancers. This dynamite show will be presented on May 5….and on May 11, 12, 13, & 14!!!! Created and directed by the luscious Christa Hunt (TaTah!!!) and produced by that hottie, Marky Pierson, these shows are true crowd pleasers…hilarious and entertaining. Go to www.keywestburlesque.com for more info. For tix go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 for reservations! ALL your fave stars perform, including Ta Tah, Marky, Moana, Marquee, Rocky, Frenchie, Buffy, Hunny, Golly G, Frankie, and MANY more! Marky and Tatah did it again…the place was filled to the brim with delighted fans who have fallen under the spell of this super fun Group of performers. I urge you to get your tix for this super fun show…..see the dates, and call the above numbers!!!! Check out the great coverage on KW Burlesque in Paradise this week.
MIKE EMERSON AT BLUE HEAVEN…..MAY 11TH… Mike Emerson entertains at Blue Heaven Restaurant from 6 to 9:30 PM….solo guitar and vocals for your dining pleasure!
KEY WEST CAKE-OFF ON MAY 11TH…. Students in the High School Culinary Arts program, will participate in a Cake-Off on Wed. from 6 to 8:30 PM at The Casa Marina Resort. Attendees can sample a wide variety of cakes as well as tastings from local restaurants like Santiago’s Bodega, and The Hogfish. There is an entry fee of $10, and includes 10 tickets, redeemable for tastes and drinks. Proceeds will benefit the ProStart Culinary Program! A PUN FOR YOU….. I have a fear of needles. They really get under my skin!
HELP KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL WITH OPERATION GRADUATION…. Thus far $12,000 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 $8,000 MORE DOLLARS for this event to be put on. If the money isn’t raise the event will be cancelled. If everyone on my list contributed $15. Each, we could say we gave our graduating seniors a wonderful and safe time! Think about it….and send whatever you can to this Fund! 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 CONCERT AT ST. PAUL’S EVERY WEEKDAY …… ….. Joe Lowe presents his FREE piano and organ concert from Mon. thru Fri. from noon to 1 pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Duval & Eaton St
LATEDA CRYSTAL ROOM NEWS FOR YOU!!!!! Randy Roberts LIVE, will be presenting his last couple shows of the season on Friday May 13 and Sat. May 14!!!! 9 pm in the Crystal Room!!! Call 296-6706 for tickets!! Com May 20, 21,, 27 & 28, the always fabulous and VERY missed CHRISTOPHER PETERSON, will be back at LATEDA with his amazing EYECONS show at 9 pm! That is great news! Call 296-6706 for tix, and let’s give Christopher a royal Key West welcome back…for however long he will be here!
TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON MAY 10….. On Tues., May 10, it’s Carmen Rodriguez and Gordy Michael…..2 for 1 Cocktails from 5 to 7 pm!!!!! Special Tapas Menu only on Tues. & Thurs.
SCHOONER WHARF ON MAY 10 & 11…. On May 10,, from Noon until 5 pm, it’s Michael McCloud…..From 7 to 11 pm, it’s Raven Cooper & Bubba Lownotes….On May 11, from Noon till 5 it’s Michael McCloud…..from 7 to 11 pm, it’s Gary Hempsey & Will Hoppey… On both nights from 9 pm until 1 am, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart.
EVERY FRIDAY IN MAY AT THE BOTTLECAP…… See Deejay Gerk with a new style of D’Jing, in the Groove Lounge at The BottleCap 1128 Simonton St. This is a blending audio with your fave music video, to bring the craziest visual performance Key West has been ‘dying’ to see! This well take place on May 13, 20, and 27 all during the month of May from 11 PM to 3 AM!!!!
BOBBY AT THE GARDENS HOTEL…. May 12…… The D’vine Wine Gallery at 526 Angela St. is open from Wed. thru Sun. from 5 to 10 PM………….! Hope to see you all at Cabaret Night with the fabulous Bobby Nesbitt, who will be at the piano there from 5:30 to 9 pm on Thursday, May 12th!!!!
TRUMAN SYMPOSIUM IN KEY WEST MAY 13 & 14….. Titled, “The Civil Liberties Legacy of Harry S. Truman”, events begin May 13 at 6:30 pm with a reception and keynote speech at the Little White House, 111 Front St. Guided tours are offered prior to the reception. The May 14 symposium starts at 8:30 am at the Marriott Beachside Hotel. Great speakers are expected. For more information call 294-9911. Registration is a must.
SKIPPER & GORDY AT SALUTE’S ON MAY 13….. Gordy Michael will perform with Skipper Kripitz from 6 to 8 PM at the weekly sunset music series at Salute Restaurant at Higg’s Beach.
SHORT ATTENTION SPAN THEATRE AT THE RED BARN…….. This newest Red Barn show runs thru Sat., May 21. Tix are $35 . On Thrifty Thursdays call the box office and get 2 tix for $50. 296-9911. This show presents an evening of short plays, some funny, some sad, some touching and even disturbing. A great group of performers including Shakti Assouline, Bob Bowersox, Pony Charvet, Carolyn Cooper, Mook J, Quincy Perkins, Erin McKenna, Chad Newman, Eli Pancamo, Randi Reams, and Joanie Sullivan. You can also go to www.redbarntheatre.com for tix. Note that the show is presented Wed. thru Sat. each week.
IMPROVABLES COMEDY CRUISE….SAT. MAY 14TH….. This event takes place every Sat. eve aboard Sunset Watersports Pary Cat….Tix are $45 or $25 with a Local ID…includes a two hour cruise, comedy show, free beer, wine and soft drinks, and appetizers, DJ and dancing. A full cash bar is available. Check in at 8 pm…boat leaves at 8:30 pm. For reservations call 305-296-2554, or visit www.keywestimprov.com.
JEANIE FALCONE PERFORMS….May 12, 13 & 14…. Jeanie performs at Southernmost on the Beach from 4:30 to 7:30 pm on May 12….. On May 13 & 14, Jeanie will be serenading everyone at The Bull at 1:00 PM!!!!!
BABY T AT THE BULL….. Alison Mayer, aka BABY T, will be performing at the Bull on Sundays from 6 to 9 pm and Monday eves from 8 to Midnight!!!!!
$25 BIRTHDAY BAR TAB AT THE BOTTLECAP GROOVE LOUNGE…… If you are at the Bottlecap at 1128 Simonton St. on the exact day of your birthday, just show them a valid ID and receive a $25 bar tab and party favors too! (See your bartender for any restrictions.) Tell all your friends about this new great deal in town. Thanks again to Carolyn and Carmello!!!
MAY & JUNE DANCE CLASSES WITH LUCY & LEON…. Learn to dance with Lucy & Leon….3 new 8 week dance courses starting May 9 & qq. #1) Mon., from 8 to 9 pm, beginner Rumba…#2).Wed., from 7 to 8 pm, beginner intermediate Latin Mix….#3).Wed. from 8 to 9 pm, Beginner/ Intermediate Swing. Singles Welcome…Please Pre-register. Located at Paradise Health & Fitness Dance Studio at 1706 N. Roosevelt Blvd. Call 296-6348 or e-mail 2610fog@bellsouth.net.
A PARAPROSDOKIAN SENTENCE FOR YOU…. Behind every successful man is his woman. Behind the fall of a successful man, is usually another woman!
WINE EVENT AT MICHAEL’S…MAY 12TH…. 15 wines for $15 or less…..from 5 to 7 PM….Cost is $15 and includes a lovely spread, too!
HAPPY HOUR AT BOTTLECAP….MAY 13TH…. From 5 to 8 PM, all tips benefit The Studios of Key West……great prizes…..auction…..Marky Pierson is the emcee…celeb bartenders….fab snacks by Small Chef at Large….raffles….Call 296-0458 with questions!
ATTENTION WINTER RESIDENTS WHO ARE HEADING NORTH….. Many of our winter KW residents are heading north. As you clean your houses to depart, the Outreach Mission (292-3013) & Soup Kitchen (294-2772), at St. Mary’s Church would appreciate your donations of unopened and unused food for their pantry to help those in need. Thanks!
BUY A BRICK AT POINCIANA ROYALE….. This new 50 unit housing complex from AIDS Help will soon be opening. For only $50 per 4 X 8 brick, you can inscribe your own name, commemorate a significant life event….or honor the memory of another on the brick pathway. To place an order access www.AIDSHelp.cc. For more info call Rodney Ross at 293-3671.
CONGRATS TO MICHAEL PHILIP…… Artist/Photographer, Michael Philip has done a lovely new book called “Flores para los Muertos” ….. For information on purchasing this book, call 498-7714.
GO GREEN! MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR ON MAY 14…. From 12 noon until 3 pm, local KW 6th, 7th & 8th graders will be showcasing their science fair projects in the Garden at KW Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden on Stock Island. Come stroll the garden, enjoy free refreshments and learn about the projects our students have developed. FREE admission….all invited. Support our students!
HOWARD LIVINGSTON AT TURTLE KRAALS ON MARY 14…… There will be a FREE concert with Howard and the Mile Marker 24 Band at Turtle Kraals on 5/14 at 7:00 pm! ALL welcome to party at The Kraals!
COMMUNITY DAY AT THE CUSTOM HOUSE ON MAY 15th…. Mark your calendars… Admission is FREE for locals all day….Make sure you visit the ‘Speedway to Sunshine’ exhibit, all about the Railway that Flagler built! It’s fabulous. Also, all members will get an additional 15% off all that weekend!!!!
SOUTHERNMOST CAR CLUB EVENT ON MAY 15….. You are invited to the Show & Shine at the Sugarloaf Lodge on 5/15 from Noon until 4 PM! Free to all…..Prizes, raffle, food and cold drinks….50’s & 60’s music…bring the whole family and see these relics of the auto world! For more info call 304-9991. New Members are welcome always!
DENIS HYLAND AT PIER HOUSE…MAY 15TH…. Denis Hyland, fresh from his smash cabaret night at The Studios, will be the Showcase Performer with Larry Smith at 9 pm at The Pier House. Come early….there will be a great crowd!
DEBRA & PATRICK AT THE GARDENS ON MAY 15…… This dynamic duo will perform for Jazz Night at The Gardens Hotel, on Sun., May 15 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm! This is thee place to be on Sundays in Key West!!!! 526 Angela St.
DIABETES MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP MAY 16-JUNE 20….. The FLA Keys Area Health Educ. Center is sponsoring a 6 wk. workshop that promotes self-mgt. of diabetes….program designed for those who have diabetes or a family history of diabetes. Every Mon., from 5/16 to 6/20 from 10 am until 2:30 pm….at DePoo Hospital, Kennedy Dr., Key West. To sign up call Jeanne Somma, RN at Keys AHEC….743-7111, ex: 208. $20 deposit for materials will be refunded at the end of the workshop series.
MCC CHURCH EVENT ON MAY 22ND…. A bit early, but I hear tix are going fast already! Come to Lateda’s Crystal Room to celebrate Sister Glory Alice’s Joyous Jubilee & Spiritual Revival Celebration….an eve of inspired entertainment….7:30 PM….less than 10 tables left….Table price is $125 and $100. General seats are $20 at the door. Performers are Sister Glory Alice, Eric Cole, and Rev. Joe McMurray. Call Ben Teague at 395-2559 for reservations!
SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR KIDS AT THE STUDIOS OF KEY WEST….. Many various programs will be offered at 600 White St. this summer. Call TSKW at 296-0458 or stop at The Armory to enroll your child!
HAPPY MAY BIRTHDAY TO……
May 10th….Queen, VICKI GORDON…the terrific, ALAN MELNICK… tennis ace, JAN SCHMIDT…the lovely, GLEE HIGGINS…floral designer,TOM LOWER…actress, LAURA CHANESKI….
HAPPY MAY 10TH ANNIVERSARY TO…… the adorable,KELLY & MINGO CASTELLANOS!!!!
HAPPY MAY 11TH BIRTHDAY TO….artists, LYNN SHERMAN and JANE GILBERT…..and to sweetheart, LEE APPLEBAUM.
HAPPY MAY 11TH ANNIVERSARY TO…..super active couple, TOM LAVENDER & DEBBI ROTHSTEIN!!!!
Love to YOU…and Remember… We all struggle….every one of us. That is why it’s a comfort to go hand in hand!
Lynda
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