WE GIVE THANKS FOR OUR ONE HUMAN FAMILY !!!

NOVEMBER 21ST THRU NOVEMBER 27TH, IN KW WITH LYNDA!!!

HAPPY NOV. 21ST BIRTHDAY TO….TERRY SCHMIDA AND PAUL FOSTER!!!!

LAST FOUR DAYS TO SEE ‘PERSON OF INTEREST’ AT RED BARN THRU NOV. 24….We saw this play and GREATLY enjoyed it! Directed and written by Bob Bowersox, it is extremely well-acted by Tom Murtha, Vanessa McCaffrey, Ross Pipkin, Karl Stahl, Melody Moore, Stephanie Yosen and Jack Terry. Great set design, well cast, super direction…. and the story is riveting….a real nail biter right to the end! Call 296-9911 to reserve your seats (and get season tix while you are at it!!) or go to www.redbarntheatre.com. The play runs thru Nov. 24th, Tues. thru Sat. Congrats to the Barn and Bob Bowersox on a terrific start of their new Theater season! This play deserves all the raves it is garnering!!!!!

MASTER CHEFS CLASSIC TIX NOW ON SALE ONLINE…..The 19th annual Classic will be on Jan. 27, from 4 to 7 pm, at the Westin Pier Resort, 245 Front St….This is a hugely popular Culinary Competition that benefits the MARC House. These tix are on sale online only at www.keystix.com. Note that this year they will have 4 & 8 top tables available….everyone will get a food plate & if you buy event tix with the wine option, you will get your glass at the door as well as your food tray to expedite the door traffic and wine area congestion! Tix on sale at the MARC store at 1401 Seminary St, The Restaurant Store, 1111 Eaton St. beginning Mon., Jan. 7th.

INTERESTED IN A DEC. 1-8 TRIP TO CANCUN?….Connie Gilbert has a luxury timeshare unit in Cancun for rent the week of Dec. 1-8. It sleeps from 6 to 8…close to Mayan culture….If interested call Connie at 305-393-7844. (Note that both Fairspotter & Spirit Air have reasonable fares to Cancun from Miami or Ft. Lauderdale.)

‘HIDDEN IN PLAIN VIEW’ AT THE STUDIOS KEY WEST…. to see the exhibit, “Hidden in Plain View”….the faces & stories of homelessness! 600 White St. The Project Developer is Erika Biddle, and she has done something quite moving and incredible. She has a heart as big as the ocean and she really truly cares about people and their position in life. She has this passion to make things better always….Hope you read the wonderful article in the local paper on Erika’s project, on Tuesday. Great photography by Sheelman Sheelman.

PRAYER CHAIN…..Please continue to remember the following in your thoughts and prayers…the Family & Friends of Richard Stephens and Tony Martinez……..the Family of Holly Merrill and Steve Turco…Katy Werner….the Mark Frechette Family….the friends & family of Caroline Cash…Tom Oosterhoudt… Richard Stephens…Sue Paden…Richard Crooks…Bonnie Piceu…Jinny Luczak…Jean Zeman…Mary Lou Ferris…Ron Chmura…Lester Boatwright…Dawn Jones…Stephen Selka…Sue Lima-Fitch…Tony Freese…Alan Ferguson…Carol McNealey…Merle Hohman…John Cee…Jennifer O’Lear…Pat West…Karla Muir…Margaret Taylor…Perry Jones…Will Stephens…Sandra McMannis… Tony Martinez…Carol Schenk…Stephen Elliot…Brent Ramer…Marion DePiero… Patrick Richards…Remember, there are many reasons that we pray, not just for curing illnesses. I do believe that when we all send prayers & good vibes to those in need…the many prayers mystically meet & surround those being prayed for. We are ONE HUMAN FAMILY, & we are in this thing called “Life” together…and we have power within us to help our fellow man. Bless you for remembering our loved ones!

BOSTON MARRIAGE THRU NOV. DEC. 11…..This David Mamet play is at The Carriage Trade Guest House at 529 Eaton St. at 8 pm. Tix are $30. Go to www.keystix.com! We saw this play on Nov. 18, with a full audience and found it to be a most unique evening at the Theater. Super acting in a lovely Victorian setting, it is fascinating to see the interesting venues the Fringe Theater comes up with. Not the typical David Mamet stuff…only women are in this show, and each one does a great job….Nicole Nurenberg, Rebecca Gleason, and Caroline Taylor. Direction is by Richard Grusin. This play runs only thru Dec. 11….only 9 performances! Call 612-386-7426 for more info. Reserve NOW!!!!

LITTLE PALM ISLAND…NOV. 21…..From 8 to 10 pm, it’s musicians, Phil Sampson, Bill Perbetsky and Skipper Kripitz entertaining!

AT SMOKIN’TUNA SALOON ON NOV.- 21 & 22…..Singer/songwriter Rusty Lemmon performs at 4 Charles St…9 pm!!!

BOBBY NESBITT AT AQUA ON NOV. 21…..Bobby performs from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Aqua Nightclub, 711 Duval St…..Catch Bobby tonight!!!!!

AT THE KEY WEST BIGHT TONIGHT., NOV. 21…..Tonight is the KW Harbor Walk of Lights….they will be switched on at 6 pm….Come and join in the fun…shops open and filled with holiday cheer!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN….NOV. 21….It’s Mike Emerson performing from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott!!!

ISLAND DOGS…NOV. 21….Singer/songwriter, Deb Hudson performs at Island Dogs, 505 Front St., at 8 pm! She is one super singer!!!!

SCHOONER WHARF ON NOV. 21…..Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud….7 to 11 pm, Gary Hempsey….9 to 1 am, the Magic of Frank Everhart.

NOV. 21 AT LATEDA…..Dave Bootle in the By George Bar at 9 pm!!!! He is a WOW!

HAPPY NOV. 22ND BIRTHDAY TO……DENNIS HUDSON…CINDY EMMETT…JENIFER KRUSKAMP!!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EACH OF YOU! May you enjoy a blessed and beautiful holiday with those you love. And on Thankful Thursday…..take time to be grateful for the wonderful opportunities that we have….for our families and friends….and for continued health and happiness always. Dear Lord….we are all SO lucky to live here! I love you all!!!!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN…NOV. 22.. We are thankful that Carmen & Michael T are performing at 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott!!!

THANKSGIVING TURNABOUT AT BOURBON ON NOV. 22….The Bourbon St. Pub, 724l Duval, invites you to a free happy-hour Thanksgiving Day buffet at 5 pm…..Afterward will be the annual employee Turnabout Show, when all the bartenders and staff perform in drag…that starts about 10 pm. All tips will benefit the Sister Season Fund. Call Julie at 781-956-3189 for more information. ALL invited!

LATEDA ON NOV. 22 thru NOV. 24….It’s Debra & Patrick entertaining in the By George Bar at 9 pm till midnight!

AT LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB….NOV. 22…..At 9:30 pm, Skipper Kripitz will be joined by guitarist/singer, Leanna Collins-Heitinger….great little new club at 821 Duval St… across from Croissants de France…..lots of super sounds from this super duo!

NOV. 22 & 24…..At Lateda in the Crystal Room, it’s Christopher Peterson at 9 pm. Call 296-6706 for tickets.

SCHOONER WHARF ON NOV. 22….noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud….7 to 11 pm, TBA …9 to 1 am the Magic of Frank Everhart.

AT THE TROPIC….Last chance to see Hello I Must Be Going…..An Affair of the Heart.

HAPPY NOV. 23RD BIRTHDAY TO…..FRED GREENBERG….DEBRA YATES….ROBBIE FRECHETTE (our son!!!)

MARC HOUSE X-MAS TREES ON SALE ON NOV. 23 ….. The Tree Lot at The MARC House is open every day from 9 am until 8 pm every day till Christmas! Also…if you can volunteer, read below for dates and times they need you!

LATEDA ON NOV. 23…..At 9 pm in the Crystal Room, it’s Randy Roberts, LIVE! Call 296-6706 for tickets. In the By George Bar at 9 pm, it’s Debra & Patrick performing!

AT THE TROPIC CINEMA….NOV. 23 THRU NOV. 29……Argo…Detropia…Trade of Innocents…The Sessions…A Late Quartet…Seven Psychopaths!!!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN….From 6 to 10 pm, it’s Mike Emerson in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott!!!! Solo guitar & vocals!

PIER HOUSE ON NOV. 23-26…It’s Larry Smith in the Wine Galley at 7 pm!!!!

GREEN PARROT….NOV. 23….It’s Bill Blue performing for 5:30 Soundcheck! At 10 pm on Nov. 23, it is Keller Williams entertaining at the Parrot!

SCHOONER WHARF ON NOV. 23 AND 24TH ….Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud…7 to Midnight, The Doerfels…9 to 1 am, the Magic of Frank Everhart.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE BORN ON NOVEMBER 24TH!!!!

BOBBY NESBITT AT TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON NOV. 24…..It’s Bobby at the piano, in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott….

MANDY MILES AT MARC HOUSE…..Nov. 24….Mandy will be signing her wonderful new book at The MARC House….Great Christmas gifts for all your friends!

HOWARD LIVINGSTON AT BOONDOCKS ON NOV. 24…..Howie and the MM 24 Band perform at Boondocks in Ramrod Key….Great Tiki Bar….Showtime is 7 pm…meet & greet prior at 6:30….Howie’s new fab album is onsale just in time for Christmas! Show is FREE and open to all. Reserved tables can be reserved for a fee.

GREEN PARROT ON NOV. 24….Keller Williams performs at 10 pm at the Parrot!

LATEDA ON NOV. 24…..It’s Christopher Peterson’s EYECONS show at 9 pm in the Crystal Room…call 296-6701 for tix….Debra & Patrick perform in the By George Bar from 9 pm till midnight!

JIMMY OLSON AT THE GARDENS ON NOV. 24…..Jimmy is at the piano from 5 to 7 pm …. Mellow music…and he welcomes singers!!!!

KAREN WEBER AT WHITE TARPON ON NOV. 24….Karen performs from Noon to 4 pm at 505 Front St. She is excellent!!!!!

LITTLE PALM ISLAND ON NOV. 24….Skipper Kriptiz joins Phil Sampson…plus singer, Cliff Sawyer…for a night of lovely music and song!

HOG’S BREATH HOG TROT ON NOV. 24….Run those pounds gained on Turkey Day in this race which starts at 8 am. Online registration online at www.hogsbreath.com or at the saloon at 400 Front St….Pick up race package from 5 to 7 on Nov. 23….. or at 7 am on Sat. Proceeds benefit Southernmost Runners Club and KW High School Running Program. Call 296-4222 for more info.

HAPPY NOV. 25TH BIRTHDAY TO…..CHRISTOPHER ELWELL…JIM SHEPHERD!!!

ANIMAL FARM OPEN TODAY…..From 1 to 3 pm, the Farm/Zoo will be open so bring the kiddies and see all the amazing species they have habituating there!!!! FREE!

JAZZ AT THE GARDENS HOTEL ON NOV. 25……It’s the always wonderful Debra & Patrick with Marty Stonely from 5 to 7:30 pm in the Gardens!!!!!

LATEDA ON NOV. 25…..It’s “Leftover” TEA Dance from 4 till 6 pm…..At 8 pm, it’s Black & Skabuddah entertaining in the By George Bar!!!!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON NOV. 25…..It’s Rob DiStaci at the piano from 5 to 9 pm!!!

PIER HOUSE SHOWCASE ON NOV. 25…..Larry will be showcasing the talents of ‘Rich In Spirit’ at 9 pm!!!!!

JAZZ AT THE GREEN PARROT ON NOV. 25…..1 pm…..always fun at the Parrot!

SCHOONER WHARF ON NOV. 25….Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud…6:30 to 11 pm, Marty Stonely & Friend…9 to 1 am the Magic of Frank Everhart!!!

GEIGER KEY MARINA ON NOV. 25…..From 6:30 to 9:30 pm, it’s Wyatt Hurts (truly!) and Skipper Kripitz entertaining!

HAPPY NOV. 26TH BIRTHDAY TO….JON ALLEN……HARVEY SERVER!!!!

AQUA NIGHTCLUB….NOV. 26…It’s Dueling Bartenders with Randy Thompson and either Mark, Rick or J.B. doing singing battles starting at 5:30 pm. FUN!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON NOV. 26….It’s Michael Thomas at the piano from 5 to 9 pm.

JAZZ JAM AT THE PIER HOUSE ON NOV. 26….Joining Larry at 9 pm are Richard Crooks and Tim McAlpine! In the Wine Galley at One Duval St.

AT VIRGILIO’S ON NOV. 26….At 9:30 pm, it’s The Inflatables, playing for Martini Monday…..Skipper, Larry Baeder, Bubba Lownotes and Tony Baltimore!

SCHOONER WHARF ON NOV. 26…Noon to 5pm, Raven Cooper…7 to 11 pm, The Real Malloys….9 to 1 am, the Magic of Frank Everhart.

LATEDA ON NOV. 26….Dave Bootle rocks the house at 9 pm in the By George Bar.

SAM WILLIMOTT RECEIVES AWARD ON NOV. 26….We are thrilled that Sam is the recipient of the 8th Annual FRED EBB Award, which recognizes excellence in musical theatre songwriting of a person or team that has not yet achieved significant commercial success. The prize includes a $50,000 award & a one-night showcase of the winner’s work. The Award will be presented by David Hyde Pierce at 6 pm at a ceremony in the Penthouse Lobby of the American Airlines Theater. You may remember Sam, who performed at the Red Barn in two wonderful shows, as the musical director. This is a BIG Deal!!!!!

HAPPY NOV. 27TH BIRTHDAY TO….KEVIN GALLAGHER!!!! HAPPY NOV. 27TH ANNIVERSARY TO….BILL CARTLEDGE & JIM HALL….AND JOAN O’DOWD & JIM WIST!!!

AQUA IDOL for THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE STARTS NOV. 27TH…You are ALL invited to this long-awaited-for-event!!!! I have assembled a marvelous group of vocalists and entertainers who will be singing their hearts out for the benefit of The Waterfront Playhouse. Showtime is 6:30 pm every Tuesday evening….You won’t want to miss this a single Tuesday!!!….drink specials….The best show in town!!!! At this point our Vocalists are… Perry Arnold…Quincy Perkins…Valerie Carr…Jeff Kucin …Heather-Mae Potter…Daniel Wiggins…Sophie DeVooght…Emmily Sue Smith…Ben Teague ….Alex Ockinczyck …Sherry Sweet-Tewell…Ruben Navarro…Karen Leonard…Matt Hulsey…and Queen Kathleen!!!! We are hoping you will ALL come out and support them and The Waterfront Playhouse!!! It is a great night of fun and entertainment….FREE admission…. By the way, if you are interested in participating as a contestant, please e-mail me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net ASAP. We might be able to squeeze in a few more!!!!!

VIRGILIO’S ON NOV. 27….a.t 9 pm, join Skipper Kriptiz, Bubba LowNotes, Tim McAlpine and singer/guitarist, Leanna Collins-Heitinger for a great eve!!!!

LATEDA ON NOV. 27…It’s Christopher Peterson’s EYECONS show at 9 pm in the Crystal Room…call 296-6706 for tix! Dave Bootle rocks the By George Bar at 9pm!!!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON NOV. 27 & 29…..Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas perform in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott from 5 to 9 pm!!!!

GIVE BACK TUESDAY WINE TASTING ON NOV. 27….At Vinos, 810 Duval St…..5 to 7 pm…$10 admission and a new toy unwrapped….Benefits the Fla Keys Outreach Coalition for the Homeless….Go to www.FKOC.org for more info.

SCHOONER WHARF ON NOV. 27…Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud…7 to 11 pm, Raven Cooper…9 to 1 am, the Magic of Frank Everhart!

MARC HOUSE SEEKS X-MAS TREE VOLUNTEERS…Please call the MARC House to help unload Christmas Trees which arrive at 8 am on Nov. 20, Nov. 27 & Dec. 3….Tree Sale starts 9am to 8 pm on Nov. 23. Helpers are needed for these shifts…9 am to 1 pm….1 pm to 5 pm….5 to 8 pm. Call Mark at 304-8039 or the Plant Store at 296-9556. Note they are very short-handed on Opening Day, Nov. 23 & on weekends.

WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE INVITES YOU TO ATTEND THEIR FABULOUS PARTIES!

Like the outstanding productions presented by the Waterfront Playhouse, our parties are legendary! You will not want to miss any of them……

Tix are now on sale for the Waterfront Playhouse’s 2012-13 Dinners & Parties.

A GOOD EVENING an Alfred Hitchcock cocktail party on DEC. 7…to get you excited about the opening of 39 STEPS…at home of Sandra & Lee McMannis 6:30 to 8:30 pm….$65 per person. Come dressed up as a character from a Hitchcock movie!!!

JOIN THE CHRISTMAS PARADE…..DEC. 8….The Waterfront Playhouse has TWO Conch Trains this year….Last year was a roaring success…Get in the holiday spirit on Dec. 8….meet at Bayview Park at 6:30 pm…..$35 each.

ANNUAL GALA: RUFFLES & FLOURISHES…..JAN. 20….Great food by the Iron Chefs, open bar….fab Silent Auction….great dance music by Dave Bootle…at home of Jimmy Olson & Keith Dempster….6 to 9 pm….$75 FOR Waterfront Members, $150 for non members…. )2 complimentary tix are given to all Waterfront members at the Designer, Director & Producer levels!!!)

BE MY VALENTINE DINNER ON FEB. 14……Lavish sit-down dinner at the fab home of Bonnie Piceu & Paul Dietz. Great wines, open bar….$150 per person! 7to 9 pm.

DINNER & DISCO AT THE FLAMING DINER….FEB. 26….At the home of Bert Whitt & Dennis Beaver…..this ALWAYS sells out fast! Open Bar, Comfort Food, Amazing great FUN!!!!! 6 to 8 pm at $75 per person.

DINNER WITH JUDY (GARLAND, THAT IS) MARCH 20…..Spend the eve with Judy herself on the heels of the American premier of TYPHOON JUDY starring Christopher Peterson as JUDY!!!!! At the home of Bryan Green & Tony Konrath…fab food by the Iron Chefs, full bar….6 to 8 pm…..$65 per person.

For reservations call 294-5015 or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org!!! Act NOW!

WORLD AIDS DAY ON DEC. 1…..Mark your calendars….There will be two wonderful events on this day that you must attend! The World AIDS Day Candle Light March from Glynn Archer School at 5 pm, with the beginning of the Reading of the Names…and continues on to the White Street AIDS Memoria, where the names are continued to be readl….(should arrive at White Street Memorial about 5:30 pm…) …. And then right after that….Everyone is invited to attend……..the annual……

THE TREE OF HOPE EVENT…..at Lateda at 7:00 pm. This was the late Mark Barack’s favorite event and he put his heart & soul into it….Over 190 angel bears will hang from the magnificent Tree of Hope at Lateda…..You choose a bear of 2 styles and then write the name of a loved one to grace the tree all season long. You get the bear and the name and message replaces it. Emcees of this special event are Fantasy Fest King Mark Patterson & Queen Liz Ketcham. All proceeds go to AIDS Help programs.

PLEASE GO TO ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENT…… LYNDA’S KEY WEST ADDENDUM…. TO READ ABOUT OTHER UPCOMING SHOWS, MISCELLANEOUS NOTES & REVIEWS….WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE, RED BARN, FRINGE, TSKW, & TENNESSEE WILLIAMS, SCHEDULES…..BOOK SIGNINGS… UPDATES…..PARADISE TENNIS… AND LOTS MORE STUFF TO ENJOY!!!!!

CONDO FOR RENT…..My friend, Kristen Ryan has a fabulous condo to rent ….2 bedroom, 2 bath unit at the Hyatt Beach Club in Key West….Sleeps 6….Available President’s Day Week, Feb. 17th to Feb. 24th, 2013…..$1,500 for the week. If interested, call Kristen at 305-296-7775 or e-mail her at kristenmcglynn@hotmail.com.

Love to you and Remember……All the really great things in life are expressed in the simplest words….Friends and Family…Purpose and Meaning….Love and Work…Caring and Community….Appreciation and Gratitude! I am grateful for each of you and the special gifts your bring into my life.

Lynda

LYNDA’S KEY WEST ADDENDUM !!!!!

DEAR READERS……In this Addendum you will find all the future events, show schedules, reviews I may write, restaurant specials, and continuing ads and miscellaneous things of pertinent items sent to me….etc. I hope you will enjoy this new feature….so I can keep the “Daily Events List” a tad briefer than before. Enjoy!

HELP NEEDED FOR THANKSGIVING…..Nov. 22….Feed the Needy…To make food or volunteer to help notify Caroline Ford Cotton at 305-923-8896 or e-mail her at carolinekeyss@aol.com. She will send you all the info on how you can help those less fortunate on Thanksgiving!

RED BARN’S MADE IN KEY WEST 2012 NOV. 29 & 30…..2 nights only…A Variety show with this season’s grand performers…..a non subscription event…..call 296-9911 for tix, or go to www.redbarntheatre.com. Stars Dave Bootle, Laurie Breakwell, Carolyn Cooper, Paul Cotton, Trey Forsyth, Amber McDonald Good, George Halloran, Joy Hawkins, Nancy 3, Charlie Lindberg, Gary & Mimi McDonald, Gayla Morgan, Tom Murtha, Chad Newman, Kathleen Peace, Randy Roberts, Larry Smith, John Wells and MORE!!!!!

KEY WEST FILM FESTIVAL BEGINS NOV. 29……Visit www.keywestfilmfestival.com for complete program information. Will take place at The Tropic Cinema on Eaton St. thru Dec. 2!

WORLD AIDS DAY ON DEC. 1…..All welcome to participate in this annual EVENT…moving and beautiful…..candle light walk at 5 pm from Glynn Archer School to White Street Memorial… There will be a Reading of the Names….begins at 5:30 pm….After that is usually the Lighting of the Tree at Lateda……

SCULPTURE KEY WEST….DEC. 1 THRU MARCH 23…..At Fort Zach & West Martello Tower….. Opens at Ft. Zach on Dec. 1 with reception 4 pm to sunset….Dec. 7, Opening Day at West Martello Tower…reception with the KW Garden Club from 5 to 7 pm….Dec. 9….Overseas Heritage Trail Unicycle Tour Arrives….Ft. Zach from 4 to 5:30 pm…. Go to www.sculpturekeywest.org for more info!

FRINGE THEATER PLAYS AT ART!KEY WEST!…Nov. 30, & Dec. 1 & 2…..FRINGE BENEFITS, a compilation of ten, 12 minute one act plays, in participation with Key West’s newest art festival, ART! KEY WEST!…will be presented on the above dates. Performances will take place at Stone Soup Gallery, the Coffee Mill, TSKW, Lucky Street Gallery, Frangipani Gallery, SoDu Gallery and the Keith Bland Studio. All performances are FREE!!! For more info go to www.artskeywest.com or www.keywestfringe.org. The actors include Connie Hurst, Melody Moore, Randi Reems, Peggy Montgomery, Ross Pipkin, Annie Miners, and Karl Stahl.

TASTERS GUILD WINE TASTE ON DEC. 11…..This will take place at The Restaurant Store at 111 Eaton St. Appetizers by Cole’s Peace….includes 20 + wines and reps from wineries will be there to pour and answer questions….6:00 pm….All wines served will be available to buy at 10% above cost….Wine Tasting event is $25 for members and $30 for non. Make reservations by contacting Terry Coveny at stylekeywest@bellsouth.net. For more info call 292-4938 or 295-6660.

WATERFRONT BOARD MEMBERS SHINE IN MEN’S FASHION SHOW ON SAT……Samuel’s House made over $45,000 on the Men’s Fashion Show at Beachside Marriott, and at least half of that was earned by two of our Waterfront Board Members who starred in this event. Congrats to Neal Ruchman who came in First Place, and Jack Paul, who came in second! Great job… and we are looking forward to seeing you appear with the Chippendale Dancers soon!

CONGRATS TO JULIE FONDREIST….Julie just opened her 6th Inn in Key West….The Cypress House at 601 Caroline St. She has totally renovated it….Other Inns operated and owned by Julie are Albury Court, Lighthouse Court, Merlin Guesthouse, Chelsea House and Key Lime Inn! We share in her happiness and success!

CONGRATS TO CAST OF ‘DEATHTRAP’….The last Waterfront Playhouse show of the season, DeathTrap has been cast….It will star David Black, Rock Solomon, Mary Falconer, Chris Stone, Gero Drum…and directed by Bob Bowersox with set desing by Michael Boyer!

HURRICANE SANDY RECOVERY…PLEASE HELP….Our friends in New Jersey and New York need our help after the devastation they have incurred from Hurricane Sandy. Please go online to www.Hurricane_Sandy_Recovery.com to contribute. Thank you!

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE MENTIONED ON THE GOOD MORNING FLORIDA KEYS WEYW TV Show with Jenna Stauffer? If so please let Ed Krane know at EK10@aol.com or call 954-448-4324. Your material will go out to thousands of addresses. You can also e-mail Jenna Stauffer at jennastauffer1@gmail.com.

OLD ISLAND HOUSE TOURS ANNOUNCE SEASON….Mark your calendars…The tours will be Dec. 27 & 28, 4 to 8 pm…Jan. 18 & 19 from 4 to 8 pm…Feb. 15 & 16 from 10 am to 4 pm …March 15 & 16 from 10 am to 4 pm….Tix are $30 and benefits the Old Island Restoration in Key West. Call 294-9501 for more info or to volunteer.

CONGRATS TO NANCY 3 HOFFMAN…..Nancy 3 has set a new Guinness World Record….She now has 730 Umbrella Sleeves counted on July 7th…. For more info go to www.umbrellacovermuseum.org.

WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES SEASON: You will NOT want to miss a single show! The season begins on Nov. 16 & 17 with S’WONDERFUL: AN EVENING OF GERSHWIN….Dec. 20-Jan. 12, THE 39 STEPS…Jan. 31 to Feb. 16, SIX DANCE LESSONS in SIX WEEKS…March 17 to March 30, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE….April 5 to 13, TYPHOON JUDY….May 2 to 18, DEATHTRAP…. Plus there are 2 very special EVENTS besides S’WONDERFUL….Jan. 16, ALL KINDS OF EVERYTHING starring FIONA MOLLOY with Bobby Nesbitt… June 10, HOWARD LIVINGSTON & THE MILE MARKER 24 BAND… PLEASE…as a proud Waterfront Board Member, I encourage you to become a member of the Playhouse….There are various Membership Levels and each one has special privileges…but know that for a mere $100 membership, you automatically receive a card that gives you a 20% discount at 20 wonderful Key West restaurants every day from now until the end of Sept. 2013. It pays itself off very quickly. Go to the website at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 294-5015 for reservations and info. Please do not be disappointed…. Call now to get your season tickets for this amazing season!!!!

FRINGE THEATER ANNOUNCES SEASON…..TIX NOW ON SALE….This new KW Fringe Theater offers some unique, cutting edge theater to our town! Tix can be bought online at www.keystix.com. Nov. 9 thru Dec. 2, BOSTON MARRIAGE at Carriage Trade on Eaton St….Feb. 22 thru March 10, SEMINAR (starring Michael Mulligan) at Kelly’s Upstairs… April 25 thru May 10…KEY WEST CHARACTERS. There will be a Fringe GALA on JANUARY 13TH….music by the fab Bobby Nesbitt & Carmen Rodriguez with Seminar star, Michael Mulligan…More info on that to come. For more info go to the website at www.keywestfringe.org.

UPDATE ON TERRI WHITE & DONNA BARNETT….The girls are settling in to their new Hollywood, CA apt. and love it! They are in Germany Nov. 4th…Terri is performing there….Terri is appearing at The Razz Room in San Francisco on Jan. 6….The Kennedy Center in DC on Jan. 25…They will be celebrating Terri’s birthday there on Jan. 24th!!!! They will be in Key West in March for Passover…..then to DelRay Beach for the Crest Theatre, April 1 & 2! We all sure miss them in Key West!!! Let me know if you need their address.

TOM OOSTERHOUDT…..Tom continues to be having physical therapy as he recovers from major back surgery. Please continue to support Tom with love and prayers during this challenging time. You can send him cards to: Memorial Regional Hospital…3501 Johnson St….Room 779…Bed 1…Hollywood, Fl 33201. You can e-mail Tom at ooster@conchcolor.com. You can send cards and messages to him at 314 Simonton St., Key West, FL 33040. Thank you!!!

QUEEN KATHLEEN APPEARS AT TENNESSEE WILLIAMS ON NOV. 29…..This marvelous soul singer will blow the roof off the Tennessee Williams Cabaret Theatre! Showtime is 8 pm….Tix now on sale at www,keystix.com or call 296-1520. For more info call 896-9081.

BRUCE MOORE TIX NOW AVAILABLE…..Bruce is presenting a show, Back in Business, at Tennessee Wms. Cabaret on Feb. 18…. Go to www.keystix.com to reserve your table or seats.

TIX ALSO AVAIALABLE FOR…..….the Nutcracker production in Dec…..The South Florida Symphony productions…..Barbara Cook…..Paradise Big Band…..Bobby in the Lobby….Bobby & Carmen at the Little White House….Libby York at the Little Whitehouse…Kim Gordon’s cabaret show….LeeRoy Reams….Queen Kathleen….Travis Tritt, etc. Go to www.keystix.com and see all that is going on and buy NOW!

JODYRAE CAMPBELL HAS JEWELRY OFFER…..Jewelry designer makes one of a kind jewelry. Earrings are $20 and watches are $25, and shipping is free. She offers custom orders for bridal parties. Please check out Jodyrae’s website at http://www.lendmeyourears-keywest.com/ for her jewelry pieces. Call her at 305-587-1499 or e-mail her at jodyraecampbell@yahoo.com.

MUSIC VIDEO…AMERICAN DREAM…..Singer, Adrienne has written a marvelous song with Larry Smith. Please check their you tube video out…American Dream-Key West Style….Go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Zr935f8U5c. I urge you all to listen to this video. Thanks!!!!

GOOD MORNING FLORIDA KEYS INFO….Jenna Stauffer hosts this show Tues., Wed., Thurs. and Fri. from 7 am to 8:30 am and also at 7 PM. Jenna is the main Host EVERY day. You can view these shows on Comcast Channel 87 and at AT&T U-Verse, Channel 19 if you have U-Verse.….and WorldWide also at the times on website www.tvchannel19.com.

WIN WIN WEDNESDAY AT TAVERN ‘N TOWN……Every Wed. at the fab Tavern ’N Town Restaurant at Beachside Marriott….they have a unique offering for diners! When the bill comes at the end of your meal, the waiter will come to your table and will toss a coin. You make the call…Heads or Tails, and, if you make the right call, your meal up to $100 is covered by the restaurant and you WIN!!!!! (Note: Drinks not included!) ALSO….It pays to be a regular at Tavern ‘N Town. Tavern holds a drawing once a month…..sign up for special offers …..and win a dinner for 2!!!! Don’t we all just LOVE manager, Ric Palmer, his great enthusiasm, and all that he does to welcome we locals to this great restaurant????!!!

TIX NOW ON SALE FOR BOBBY/CARMEN SHOWS AT LITTLE WHITE HOUSE!! ….These shows, starring Bobby Nesbitt & Carmen Rodriguez, on January 29 and on February 17 & 19 of 2013 are already going fast. Top tables have already been sold. Go to www.keystix.com to read the description. There will be a new show, “Moonlight Serenade”….featuring the songs of World War II….and they will also reprise last year’s show a couple of times, “Sentimental Journey” (Feb. 18). Call Now so you will not be disappointed!!!!

LIBBY YORK AT LITTLE WHITE HOUSE…AND MORE…..The wonderful and classy, Libby York, will be presenting an elegant new series at The Little White House! .Go to www.keystix.com to order your tickets for various dates…..Libby York on Jan. 14 & 15, with jazz trio, John Simon, Geoff Lowe, & Greg Sergo…March 11 & 12…. Special guest Chicago pianist, Jeremy Kahn who has worked with the greats like Barbara Cook…Libby’s shows will be celebrating the Key West Lifestyle….”Living in Paradise”…and each show will center on a different and unique theme! Great venue for this super jazz singer! If you are in New York, Libby will appear at the Metropolitan Room on Oct. 19, with John diMartino, Martin Wind and Greg Sergo…..… www.metropolitanroom.com. On Nov. 9, Libby will be performing in Paris at Café Laurent, with the Christian Brenner Trio…. www.hoteldaubusson.com.

TIX ON SALE FOR KIM GORDON SHOW AT TENNESSEE WILLIAMS ….”A Fine Romance” starring Kim L. Gordon, will be presented in the Cabaret on Jan. 19….with Harry Schroeder, Richard Crooks, Mike Emerson, Joe Dallas, Les Dudley, Georges Hemund, Kelly Rosch, & Linda Sparks….Classic love songs from Broadway and film….Go to www.keystix.com for tix and more info on this show!

WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE INSTALLS LOOP SYSTEM FOR HEARING IMPAIRED!!!!!…..The Waterfront Playhouse is NOW fully ADA compliant for hearing impaired…and that is B-I-G!!!!! With the help of a wonderful donor & the Florida Hearing Loop Systems, our theater goers who are hearing impaired can come to the theater and hear every word onstage!!!! The entire stage picks up sound & transmits it wirelessly to T-Coil enabled hearing aids as well as cochlear implant users. The system also came with loaner portable receivers and headsets for hearing impaired individuals who do not have aids or T-Coil equipped hearing aids. The quality of the system has been tested and the signal is extraordinary! We welcome ALL theater goers to come to the Waterfront Playhouse and enjoy every single moment…not just visually, but audibly!!!! We thank Stanley and Judith Zabar for everything they have done to make this possible…and to Bunnie Smith for finding the ideal setup for our Playhouse!!!!

MANDY MILES NEW BOOK!!!!…..Wonderful Key West journalist, Mandy Miles, has come out with another marvelous book, MORE OF MANDY MILES’ TAN LINES: ONLY IN KEY WEST!!!! This is a book you will all want to own and purchase extras to give to Key West enthusiasts as gifts! This delightful read is available for $12.95 on Amazon.com. For a signed copy or more info e-mail mandymileskw@gmail.com to arrange for shipping and delivery! (Look on the back side to read the comment I made about Mandy’s writing!!!)

LOCAL AUTHOR RUSTY HODGDON PUBLISHES ANOTHER NEW BOOK…. Prolific Key West author, Rusty Hodgdon, who was the winner of the 2012 Mystery Fest Writing contest, sponsored by the Waterfront Playhouse, has penned another new book, entitled, INSANITY, based on the true life events of a small CA town where a number of residents began engaging in bizarre behavior…it has more twists & turns than you can imagine! His other books, THE SUBWAY KILLER and SUICIDE. They are “Psycho Thrillers” because they explore the Freudian depths of crime & mystery. You can purchase these three thrillers online at Amazon.com. To read about them, get tantalizing snippets and purchase them go to the following site: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1/184-3359470-9085020?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=RUSTY+HODGDON.

RED BARN ANNOUNCES SEASON…..Celebrate The Barn’s 33 years presenting quality theatre to Key West! Mark your calendars!!!! Nov. 7-24….PERSON OF INTEREST…new play by Bob Bowersox…..Nov.29, 30, Dec 1….MADE IN KEY WEST ,fundraiser…details TBA…..Dec. 13-Jan. 12….OIL CITY SYMPHONY….Jan. 22-Feb. 23: THE DIVINE SISTER…Feb. 3-18 & Mar. 17-April 8: LOVE , LOSS & WHAT I WORE……Feb. 27-March 2…TEA FOR THREE…..LADY BIRD, PAT & BETTY……March 12-Ap. 13…TIME STANDS STILL….April 16-20….CONCHS, COWBOYS & TALES OF OLD KEY WEST….April 30-May 25….SHORT ATTENTION SPAN THEATRE!!!!!

NOMINATE UNSUNG HEROES…..The CFFK seeks nominations thru Dec. 1 for its Unsung Heroes annual luncheon which recognizes volunteers who help the community non-profits in town. All registered non-profits may nominate a person to be honored at the Feb. 1 event at the Casa Marina, at 11:30 am. Nominations forms are available at www.cffk.org.

ATHENA AWARD NOMINATIONS SOUGHT….This award is given by the KW Chamber of Commerce to a woman whose work adds something special to the community, For more info call Kerry at 294-2587 or e-mail kbaker@keywestchamber.org.

TIX ON SALE FOR BENEFIT FOR CONCERT FOR THE ARTS ON FEB. 9…. We already bought our tix for this sure to be great evening….The Arts Council & Tom Oosterhoudt’s Conch Color are co-producing a special eve for the ARTS starring NOEL PAUL STOOKEY….the “Paul” from Peter Paul & Mary fame….It will be at Casa Antigua, Tom O’s & Mary Ann Worth’s beautiful historic home on Simonton St…..included is a marvelous reception….8 pm…Go to www.keystix.com to reserve. Tix are $45 and are limited

BANANA CAFÉ SPECIALS…..30% off dinner from Tues. thru Sat. from 6 to 7:30 pm…..1215 Duval St. 294-7227…..20th Anniversary Thank you to Locals!

MARTIN’S LUNCH SPECIAL……50% off lunch every Thursday for Locals…917 Duval St…..

RODNEY ROSS’S NEW BOOK….This handsome and debonair Key West author, has written a great new book…. “The Cool Part of His Pillow”….Both the paperback, at $17.99 and the e-Book at $6.99 are available from Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, the Dreamspinner Press website and other e-tailers…plus mainstream bookstores, including Key West’s Island Books on Fleming St. It is a great read! Support our Key West authors!!!!

PARDISE TENNIS AT 1800 ATLANTIC….CLASSES AND ALL…..To find out the OCTOBER Schedule for Drill & Play, Adult Leagues, Jr. Tennis Camp, Private Lessons,, the Pro Shop etc., contact pro, Nicole at 305-395-1035 or go to http://www.paradisetenniskeywest.com.

STEVE CALDERWOOD’S WINE MESSAGE…..This Wine Guru, knows about all Wine related events happening in Key West and in the Keys. To get on his e-mail list, go to winelizard@me.com or to wineslut@me.com. Tell him I sent you!!!

EVERY FRIDAY AT B.O.’S …..It’s Richard Crooks and Bara Cuda and other musicians, entertaining at 6!

CAFÉ SOLE DAILY SPECIAL….Cafe Sole on Southard St. offers a 20% off regular menu and selected wines, from 5 to6:15 PM every day of the week!!!!! Thanks to Chef John Correa!!!!

SPECIAL AT PEARL’S RESTAURANT……During the month of Nov. Locals will get a 25% discount off your bill from 12 to 5 pm. 525 United St.

LATEDA HAS LOCALS LUNCH MENU…..From Mon. thru Fri. from 11:30 to 3 pm, Lateda is serving an $8.50 super lunch menu, which includes iced tea & soda. 6 delish choices….just for YOU!

CAFÉ MARQUESA…..2 courses for $22….located at 600 Fleming at Simonton!

BOXES BY CONNIE HURST….Artist Connie Hurst has created one-of-a-kind, hand-painted boxes for only $20 at Oh-La-La Shop at 533 Whitehead St., across from the Green Parrot….a great gift, just in time for Christmas Gifts!

BUZZZ ON TV……Catch Those fab BUZZZ Babes every Tues. at 4pm at beautiful locations….Taping is at 4 pm and all are invited. Catch it every Sat. & Sun. at 6:30 pm & Mon. at 7 pm on WEYW, Ch 87 and AT&TU-Verse Ch. 19….The Babes are Pamela Childs and Rhonda Florence!!!! For taping locations & dates go to The BUZZZ In the Keys on Facebook or call 295-6629. ALL the season’s shows are available on YOU TUBE at www.youtube.com/buzzztv2012. Enjoy the BUZZZ!!!!!!

JAZZ JAM AT THE GREEN PARROT….EVERY SUNDAY……This Jazz Jam will be from 1 to 4:30 pm, every Sunday during the season…..Musicians are Richard Crooks, Mike Emerson, and Tim McAlpine. You are asked to join in the jamming!

AT AQUA NIGHTCLUB THIS WEEK….. Dueling Bartenders is every Monday and it packs em in! Starts at 5:30 pm, and the Dueling Singers are Randy Thompson and either Gassy Winds or Goddess….in full drag! They are all super vocalists!!!! On Tuesdays it’s Aqua Idol at 6:30 PM!!!!!!! The dynamite Aquanettes perform at 9 every night and an extra 11 pm show on Fri. & Sat. You do not want to miss the super entertainment at Aqua Lounge!!!!!!

LATIN DANCE PARTY AT BOTTLECAP…EVERY FRIDAY….with DJay, JC…Latin Music…9 PM….DJ Music starts at 10 PM! 1128 Simonton St.

$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.

DEAL OFFERED BY CARPET LADY & THE FLOOR GUY…..This duo is offering a 10% discount off standard rates…they will donate 10% to Samuel’s House. All work booked by Dec. 31 qualifies even if the work is done after Jan. 1. Call 304-2115 if you are interested in this service & in aiding the Samuel’s House!

KEY WEST FILM FESTIVAL STARTS ON NOV. 29….Go to www.keywestfilmfestival.com for further information!

Hope you liked this new feature!!!!! Lynda