WE GIVE THANKS ON THURSDAY!!
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD, 2011, IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!
JOE AND BETH PIZZO ARE THANKFUL…. “We are ever so thankful to all our Key West Friends who have called, written and prayed for our son Jim’s, recent surgery and on-going recovery. And, we are especially thankful for the Inter-Denominational prayers that ascended on Jim’s behalf! Key West, YOU are Truly ONE HUMAN FAMILY!”
CONCERT AT ST. PAUL’S…Thurs……..… It’s Joe Lowe, playing along with Auwina Weed…. European Classics!!!! from Noon until 1 PM at St. Paul’s Church on Duval St. And yes…it is a FREE concert!!!
LECTURE AT WEST MARTELLO TOWER …FEB. 3rd… All invited to attend this lecture by Janice Duquesnel, a Key s biologist…Subject is “Rare Key West Plants, Species & Their Conservation” at 1:30 PM….sponsored by the KW Garden Club at West Martello Tower at White & Atlantic Sts. Call 294-3210 for further info.
BOBBY NESBITT AT THE GARDENS….FEB. 3RD. From 5:30 to 9:30 PM, that wonderful Bobby Nesbitt will be at the gleaming Gardens Hotel piano…playing and singing all your very favorite tunes! The D’Vine Gallery is open from 5 to 10 PM for your Wining Pleasure!!!
GOOD NEWS FROM CLAIRE CARROLL ON THANKFUL THURSDAY!!!! The results are in, and Claire is “thankful that there is no cancer in my lymph nodes and the doctors got all the cancer from the breast. Hoorah! What a relief! I want to say a huge thank you for all the wonderful messages of love and support I have received from my friends in Key West!” We ALL join Claire and her husband, Steve, in sharing in their thankfulness! Claire begins chemo in a few weeks, so please continue to keep her in your choicest thoughts and prayers as she faces this challenge. We love you Claire Louise Carroll!!!!!
PRAYER CHAIN… Please keep the following in your special thoughts and prayers….
Claire Carroll…..Jennifer O’Lear….Annette Lattof…Nancy Robinson….Sally Lewis….Vanessa McCaffrey…Jim Pizzo…Richard Crooks…Richard Stephens…Karla Muir… Lottie Domski…Please send me the names of those whom should be added to the prayer chain. I know there are others out there who could use good thoughts, prayers, and cheer from the community. Remember also, that you don’t have to be physically sick to be prayed for…there are Many reasons people need our prayers. Prayers change things, and we are all in this together. Thank you!
TERRI WHITE…OPENS AT LATTEDA TONIGHT, FEB. 3RD….. Broadway Star, The marvelous, Terri White, who recently performed at the swanky, Feinstein’s in NYC, is Ba-ack in town! Let’s give her a BIG welcome Home to Key West by attending her fab show tonight in the Crystal Room at 9 PM. Call the DA at 296-6706 for tickets!!! Gayla Morgan will be at the piano! This Lady Can Sing!!!!!!
JEFF JOHNSON IS THANKFUL… “I am thankful to live in a community where the people are so friendly and so supportive, that even newcomers like us feel as if we have lived here forever!”
“CUBAN ART WORK” AT NEW SHOP IN TOWN….
All this week, Dorothy Harden of ABC Knitting Key West…Art, Gifts and Antiques, is featuring painting from Havana, Cuba for sale! The shop is located at 930 Eaton St. Call 295-3400. This store is open every day!
HOWARD LIVINGSTON’S KEY WEST TIME…..
This wonderful entertainer is on DirecTV, Channel 354, every Thurs. at 9 PM, on sun. at 7:30 PM and Tues. at 11 PM. You can also go to www.conchtv.com or to www.keywesttime.com and catch Howard 24/7 wherever you are!
TAVERN ‘N TOWN…February 3RD …..
It’s the glorious duo, Carmen Rodriguez & Gordy Michael in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott, from 5 to 9 PM! 2 for 1 Cocktails from 5 to 7 PM! (Special Tapas menu on Tues. & Thurs.)
JIMMY OLSON AT SQUARE ONE RESTAURANT…Feb.3rd ….
Pianist, Jimmy Olson, will be playing the piano on Thurs. this week from 6 to 9 PM. After that, he will be back playing every Sun. & Mon. night as before.
AT THE SCHOONER WHARF ON FEB.. 3rd….….…
from Noon to 5 PM, it’s Michael McCloud performing…From 7 to 11:00 PM, it’s George Victory and Friend…. And from 9:00 PM to 1 AM the Magic of Frank Everhart.
DON’T FORGET TO GO DAILY TO MY WEBSITE…
…at https://www.conchtv.com/key-west/lynda or to www.conchtv.com. I am updating the website every day….so check it out and DO leave a comment…PLEASE!!!! Also…when you get the website, if you missed The Aquarian Birthday/Anniversary Personality & List, go to the side and click it on and Voila! You will get it!!!!
GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS AT THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE….Thru Feb. 12th….
The Opening of this drama, was on Thursday. This Pulitzer Prize winning play by David Mamet has an amazing cast, starring, Quincy Perkins, Glenn Wilson, Brian Furlong, Peter Haig, Brandon Beach, Tom Murtha and Mook J., and is directed by the talented, George Gugleotti. It is a ferocious comedy/drama…riveting and exciting, crackling with tension. There are a lot of laughs in this show. The acting is fabulous!!! The sets by Michael Boyer were amazing and award caliber…and Carmen Rodriguez is spot on with the costumes. This show runs Tues. thru Sat. each week only until Feb, 12th, and is another MUST See!!!! Call the box office, at 294-5015 for reservations….or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for tickets and Playhouse Information! See you at the Waterfront!!!!
SISTER ROBERT ANNE’S CABARET CLASS…..at the RED BARN…thru Feb. 26th…
“Sister Anne’s Cabaret Class”…by Dan Goggin, and directed by Mimi McDonald opened on Tuesday night. This show stars, Christine Mild, as Sr. Anne, and she invites you to come ready for a rollicking good time! Ms. Mild is supremely talented, so you are in for plenty of fun. Also with Christine is Sam Willmott. Showtime is 8:00 PM!!! This show runs thru Feb. 26th, Wed. thru Sat. each week…. at 319 Duval St. Call 296-9911 for tix or go to www.redbarntheatre.com for reservations!!! Better behave lest Sr. Robert Anne smack you with her rul
PAUL COTTON AT TENNESSEE WILLIAMS…FEB. 2ND…
Legendary singer-songwriter guitarist, Paul Cotton appears LIVE at the Tenn. Wms. Theatre at 8 PM on Feb. 2nd. This is a benefit for The Red Barn Theatre!!!! Call 295-7676 or go to www.keystix.com for reservations!!!
ART OPENING AT FRANGIPANI GALLERY ON FEB. 3RD….
This new Gallery at 1102 Duval St. is hosting an exhibit and reception on Thurs., Feb 3rd, from 6 to 9 PM….Artist is Irene Stanton, whose paintings are romantic, and visually emotionally stimulating. This show will run thru Feb. 17. Call owner, Fran Decker at 296-0440 for more info.
BURLESQUE EXTRAVAGANZA OPENING GALA PARTY…FEB. 3RD…
This event kicks off the 2nd annual Holiday Burlesque Extravaganza in KW….from 7:30 to 9:30 at The Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St…..FREE!!!! There will be Live Pool Performances, with Music by Conleche outdoors, and Bobby Nesbitt at the piano indoors!!!! Mingle with all the hot, sexy performers at The Gardens Hotel!!!!!
AT THE STUDIOS OPENING FEB. 3RD….
There will be a reception at The Studios of KW, 600 White St., from 5:30 to 7:30 PM….Paintings by artist A.D. Tinkham will be on display in the main hall. At 5 PM, on Feb. 3, Tinkham will present an artist talk about his work, just prior to the reception. He will present a 1 day workshop at TSKW on 2/10, painting landscape in oils. It will run from 9:30 am until 3:30 pm., and is $100., for members and $120 for non-members. There will also be an exhibit of life drawings by Life Drawing Salon participants in Space 2. Call 296-0458 for details.
PAT DAILEY BACK IN KEY WEST….2/3-4-5….
The always fabulous, Patrick Houston Dailey is back in Key West, performing at Sloppy Joe’s this week on Feb. 3-4&5 from 7 to 9:00 PM….He packs ‘em in so get there early and have the time of your life! Note that Put-in-Bay Fest will be Feb. 10 & 12!!!!!
I GIVE THANKS TODAY…
….for our dear niece, Sally Stevens and her husband, Robert…..for a wonderful evening, celebrating Sally’s birthday at the beautiful Latitudes Restaurant on Sunset Key…..delicious food, gorgeous setting, and being well taken care of by the likes of Terry Luzius! Doesn’t get much better than this!
WINE EVENT AT MICHAEL’S RESTAURANT…Feb. 3rd…
From 5 to 7 PM, come to Michael’s Restaurant AT 532 Margaret St….for a wine taste of wines from the Lange Vineyards in the Willamette Valley in Oregon….cost is $10 and appetizers will be served. 295-1300….call to reserve!
CLINTON CURTIS HAS NEW WEBSITE..
Key West’s very own, Clinton Curtis, a 2002 grad of KW High and a 2006 grad of the NYU Tisch School of the Arts, has launched a new website. Please visit it at www.clintoncurtis.com, where you can download his new single FREE!!!! Turn up your speakers and listen to “2nd Avenue Ball.” Congrats to Clinton Curtis!
ART GONE WILD GALLERY…RECEPTION ON FEB. 4TH…
Come to this Artist Reception for Glass Master, Danny Reece, who worked for the famous pianist, Liberace. This Gallery is at 619 Duval St….Reception is from 7 to 9:00 PM. You will be amazed to see the wonderful fused glass pieces of art by this talented artist!
BURLESQUE TEASER PARTY ON FEB. 4TH….
This event will happen at the BottleCap Groove Lounge, 1128 Simonton St….Doors open at 9 PM…First set is at 10 PM….Second Set is at 11 PM. Hosted by GoGoat Boy & Dr. Lucky from NYC, there will be faboo performances by gobs of both New York and Key West Burly Q Stars! Marky Pierson is the hunky host!!!! Call 619-2275 for more info.
CAPTAINS OF IMPROV….FEB4, 11, 18….
This team of Improv Comics, including Steph Wischerth, Pony Charvet, Matt Kletzcka, Chad Newman, and others, perform upstairs at The Hog’s Breath, 400 Front St., on Feb. 4-11-18 at 8 PM AND 10 PM. For more info call 731-4086.
TOM JUDSON’S CANNED HAM SHOW AT THE TROPIC CINEMA…FEB. 4-5-11-12….
Live onstage, direct from NYC & P’Town…showtime is 10:00 PM….First 3 rows, $45 on 2/4&5 only… General Seating is $25 for all other shows….The preferred seating helps raise funds for AIDS Help. Includes cham[agne reception with Tom Judson…tix available at www.tropiccinema.com or at the Tropic box office at 416 Eaton St.
KEY WEST BOOK SALE AT LIBRARY ON SAT., FEB. 5TH…
This sale will be from 9:30 to 1:30 PM in the Palm Garden at the KW Library, 700 Fleming St.
ROCK & ROAST AT ST. MARY’S PARISH…ALL INVITED…FEB. 5TH
This fabulous Event will be at 700 Truman Ave. from 2 PM until 9:00 PM…..Musicians performing thru the day will be, Ray West, Michelle Dravis, Larry Baeder, MP3, Caesar & Cajun Band, Pijama Band, Sack Seemiller, AND legendary singer/songwriter from POCO, PAUL COTTON!!!!! The dinner, presented by Chef John Correa of Café Sole, will be a traditional Cuban Pork Roast Dinner, roasted chicken, vegetable medley, and dessert. There will be activities for Kids, silent auction, Raffles, refreshments and FUN!!! Buy tix online at www.keystix.com (adults $20….Teens, $10…6 to 12, only $5). You can also buy at Rectory, the school office, First State Bank, Café Sole, or at the Door! ALL proceeds benefit Mary Immaculate Star of the Sea School!
FIRST EVER SOUTHERNMOST OPENHOUSE & AVIATION REVIEW (SOAR) Feb. 5th…
This FREE event for the whole Family is on Sat., 2/5 from 9 AM until 4 PM. SOAR will include static display aircraft to explore, airplane rides for kids, aviation exhibits, merchandise booths to enjoy, free raffle prizes to win, food & drink vendors, and access to the new terminal. For more info call Neal at 879-9306. Held at the KW International Airport!
BENEFIT AT HOGFISH BAR & GRILL ON FEB. 5TH…
From 11 AM to 3 PM, there will be a NAUTICAL FLEA MARKET, ART SHOW & TACO FEAST, at the Hogfish, 6810 Front St….on Stock Island. Come to buy, sell and trade…Vendor Spaces are available for $30. Price includes a 10×10 space and a taco dinner ticket. Call 797-1659 to get your space. Featured will be nautical antiques, jewelry, paintings, sculpture, wearable art by local artists, etc. This will benefit Project Lighthouse, the outreach program of the Fla Keys Children Shelter, serving Monroe County runaway, homeless & at-risk youth. ALL Invited to attend.
NANCY 3 HOFFMAN BOOK SIGNING ON FEB. 5TH….
Come to Voltaire Books, 330 Simonton St. on 2/5 at 4:30 PM, to meet Nancy 3 who will be signing her new book, “Uncovered and Exposed! A Guide to the World’s Only Umbrella Cover Museum.” For more info call Nancy 3 at 207-939-0301.
BIG BURLESQUE EXTAVAGANZA ON FEB. 5TH….
…at Tennessee Williams theatre, 5901 College Rd…..doors open at 8 PM…Show time is 9:00 PM. Hosted by the King of Comedy, Murray Hill….Go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 for tix. Tix are $20 or $35. This is an all star cast with all your fave Dollies and Dudes from KW, NYC, Canada, New Orleans, etc!!!!! A good time will be had by ALL!!!!
ANN MCKEE ART AUCTION BENEFIT ON SAT., FEB. 5TH….
Nearly 100 of the FLA Keys Best artists are to exhibit and auction their works at Ft. East Martello Museum, 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd….Viewing at 7 PM…Auction at 8 PM….Tix are $25 at the door. This annual Event raises money for grants to individual members of the Keys Arts Community! Founded by the wonderful Anne McKee, more than $160,000 has been awarded to artists, writers, musicians, singers, etc. This evening includes a tribute to acclaimed artist, Sal Salinero. Also includes gourmet appetizers, and champagne…plus separate bar service. The always luscious, singer, Valerie Carr, who received a McKee Grant in 2010, will perform. For more info go to www.mckeefund.org. You can also call Libby Curtis at 797-1999.
THIRD WORLD, REGGAE BEACHFEST CONCERT…Feb. 5th…
….At Ft. Zachary on Southard St. The Third World Jamaican group plus, Latin Band, El Grupo M, direct from Kingston, performs this concert at 7 PM….For advance tix go to www.keystix.com or call 304-1188. A Family event…biking & walking encouraged.
HOWARD LIVINGSTON AT SUGARLOAF KOA RESORT….Feb. 5th…
Howie is having a party and everyone is invited! At the Sugarloaf KOA Resort on Sugarloaf Key…full bar…open to the public…the Mile Marker 24 Band will be there….Onstage at 7:00 PM!!!
4 WEEK ACTING WORKSHOP WITH MONNIE KING…Begins Feb. 8th…
The People’s Theater of KW is sponsoring, “On Your Feet” Scene Workshop…designed to refresh your knowledge of Shakespeare, exploring scens from classic as “Twelfth Night” and “MacBeth”….Instructor and classically trained actress, Monnie King is a graduate of the Central School of Speech & Drama in London. Held at the PTKW offices at 142 Simonton St.
IT’S “BYE-BYE BRUCIE” …. PARTY for BRUCE MOORE, AT AQUA ON FEB. 9TH….
On Wednesday, Feb. 9th, there will be a Farewell Bash for Broadway Baby, BRUCE MOORE, who will be heading for the Big Apple, probably the next day! You are all invited to come from 5:30 to 7:30 PM…..Bobby Nesbitt, will be at the piano, and it will be a very special night of song and music…..laughs mixed with tears, I am sure! So mark your calendars and try to stop in for some hugs and love with Bruce, who has been such a shining force in Key West for so many years! Who knows, maybe he will surprise us and tell us he has decided to stay!
SILVER FOXES…SAGE INVITES YOU TO JOIN…
This is a group of senior Gay activists in KW who meet for monthly or bi-monthly socials…cook outs, etc. If you want to be a part of this group, contact Connie Gilbert at 295-9466 or 393-7844, or call 295-9466. ALL are welcome.
CHECK OUT BUSARA PROJECT WEBSITE…
Amy Culver, whom we all love, has a new pet project. She introduced it the other night at the IBIS Resort, and said there was a great turnout, in spite of little hoopla! She asks that you please check out the website at www.busaraproject.org, to find out more about it! Thanks!
BOURBON ST. BINGO…EVERY SUNDAY…
….at 5 PM, until Feb. 6th upstairs at 801 Duval St….all proceeds go to the Xena fund.
Love to YOU…and Remember….
Age is something that doesn’t matter….unless you are a cheese!
Lynda
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