WEDNESDAY IN WONDERLAND!!                           

                         WEDNESDAY,  JANUARY 19th, 2011, IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!

 

KONK 1500 AM RADIO SHOW…Jan. 19^th…

On Michael Shield’s ArtWaves Show, from 11 AM until Noon, it’s “Word on Wednesday”…author, Tom Walker, will be discussing his collection of writings from his many years at the Citizen…he is hilarious!  Stay tuned for an hour of laughs!!!

 

BOBBY NESBITT AT AQUA TONIGHT…JAN. 19TH….

The always suave and debonair, Bobby Nesbitt, will be performing at Aqua tonight at 5:30 until 7:30 PM!!!!  It is always a special evening whenever and wherever he plays and sings!!!!  The Aquanettes perform their Reality Is A Drag Show at 9 PM!!

 

AQUA NIGHTCLUB…AQUA IDOL…LAST NIGHT….

Just to let you know that there are some wonderful contestants in Aqua Idol for the Trophia Butterfly Foundation!  So fun to share judging duties with Audrey Samz and Tony Konrath.  Those competing were Same Trophia, Jonathan Watson, Nina Crooks, Timothy Dahms, Laurie Thibauld (in the body of Chris Tanner!) Rick (swoon) Dery,  give em Bill Heller, Jimmy Jimmy Kiss and Run,  Olson…. sure  hope I didn’t miss anyone, and if I did, I will add them to the website!!!!  Great job.. and let’s have a full house next week!

 

ALL INVITED TO THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE GALA…Jan. 22^nd…

This Gala will be held at the gorgeous home of Stephen Selka & Elise Hollabaugh at 744 Windsor Ln.  Fabulous Food by the Iron Chefs…Open Bar…Silent Auction…Great Entertainment…Cost is $125…BUT…if you Become a Member of the Waterfront Playhouse for only  $50, (which includes access to ticket pre-sales, name in the Playbill, Membership Card with 20% discounts at MANY KW restaurants, and special ticket pricing), your Gala Ticket will cost only $75.  So become a member with all these privileges, and join us at the Gala too!  Call Gary Symons at 394-7445 to find out more info or to become a member and attend the Gala!!!  Membership HAS its Privileges.  Support The Waterfront Playhouse, voted BEST Professional Theater in Florida by Florida Magazine!

 

KEY WEST RACE WEEK….ALL THIS WEEK…

Sailboats and crews from all over the country and even the world are in town for Race Week 2011!  Races begin at 10:30 AM daily with as many as 10 races occurring over the next 5 days.  For detailed info go to www.premiere-racing.com.  Check out Paradise this past Thursday.

 

AT THE SCHOONER WHARF….JAN. 19^TH…

Noon to 5 PM…it’s Michael McCloud….7 to 11 PM, it’s Gary Hempsey & Will Hoppey…  From…9 PM until 1 AM, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart.  Note that all week, in honor of Race Week, there will be a Knot & Shot Contest nightly at 8 PM!

 

WEDNESDAY AT BLUE HEAVEN…JAN. 19^TH…

From 6 to 9 PM, it’s the music of Mike Emerson!

 

TIX ON SALE FOR BRUCE MOORE’S SHOW ON 1/31 & 2/7…

Bruce Moore, our dear Broadway Baby, is heading for NYC to spread his wings…He has 2 farewell shows scheduled, called, “Once Before I Go”…on Jan. 31^st and Feb. 7^th..at 8 PM in the Tennessee Williams Cabaret Theatre.  This will be a toe-tapping evening of song and dance…a loving goodbye gift to KW and the people who mean so much to him.  Call the box office at 295-7676 or go to www.keystix.com for tickets.  Let’s make these nights memorable for Bruce, who has given our community so much joy during these past years!

 

PRAYER CHAIN…

Please remember the following in your thoughts and prayers… Claire Carroll…..Jennifer O’Lear….Jim Pizzo…Richard Crooks…Richard Stephens…Karla Muir….Lottie Domski…the John Turner Family….Edna McVey…Katie Hooper…. Please send me the names of those whom should be added to the prayer chain.  I know there are those out there are others 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.

 

JOY GALLERY ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING ALL MONTH…

This Gallery, under new management by Jim Wallace, announces that they will be celebrating its Grand Opening during the entire month of January.  Located at 1124 Duval St., the 2011 season will be dedicated to live up to its name…JOY!    During the month of Jan., the gallery will be open for longer hours, quality artwork at affordable prices will be offered…and stop in, sip a glass of wine and see what Jim and Joy are all about!  From Jan. 18 to the 20^th, artist Steve Tracy will be there to meet and greet and present his works of art. Multi-media Artist, Rita Schwab, will be in the gallery Jan. 30 & 31^st.

 

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 …1/19^th…

 …..AT Beachside Marriott…from 5 to 10 PM, it’s singer/songwriter, Lenore Troia, entertaining in the Lounge.  2 for 1 Cocktails  from 5 to 7 PM!!!!  Locals get a 15% discount on entrée orders.

 

AT LATEDA…Jan. 19^TH….

The always wonderful Debra & Patrick are entertaining in the By George Bar, from 8 until Late tonight!!!!

 

LUCKY STREET GALLERY PRESENTS…JAN. 19^TH…

This show, during the Full Moon HOWL, is called “A Walk Around the Block”…..interpretations of Key West by artists, Rick Worth, Lynn Sherman, Susan Bailey, and Rebecca Bennett.  There will be an opening night reception from 6 to 9 PM on Wednesday, 1/19.  This show continues thru Jan. 30^th.  Gallery hours are 11 AM to 7 PM, Tues. thru sun…closed on Mon.

 

A PEARL OF A PARTY…ALL INVITED…WED., JAN. 19^TH…

One of my readers, Christine Russell, is hosting a Pearl Party at her home at 1014 Grinnell St., from 5 to 7:00 PM.  A fellow she knows has a wealth of Hawaiian freshwater pearl designed jewelry for sale at unbelievable prices.  Christine bought a 64” black pearl necklace fromhim for $40…9 cm. earrings for less than $20.  So if You are a Pearl of a Girl, or know someone who is, do attend this one day only sale.  For questions call 296-0878.

 

HOT TIN ROOF WINE EVENT…Wed., Jan. 19^th….

5:30 PM….This event features “A Tour of Italy”…upscale wines and larger food protions and the whole restaurant closes for the event!  Cost is $39 per person including tax & tip.  Call 296-7701 to reserve your seat!

 

FULL MOON HOWL ON JAN. 19^TH…

This monthly event is from 6 to 9 PM, and the cafes, shops, stores, bars, galleries, etc. ar open for your convenience….Lots of receptions and gallery events…Come to SoDu Gallery at 1102 Duval….lots of exhibits including art pieces from the “Man’s Best Friends” contestants!  This show partially benefits the FKSPCA.   At Island Arts Co-Op at 1128 Duval, come and see the art works by Laura Black (of Black & Skabuddah!), and Laurel Denny…wine & snacks for all!

 

WINE EVENT AT CORK & STOGIE…JAN. 20^TH…

A cigar and wine tasting from 7 to 9 PM…cost is $15 in advance or $20 at the door.  Located at 1218 Duval St….ALL invited….There will be a cigar seminar, meet & greet with Puros Reynoso owner, wine tasting, cigar friendly hors d’oeuvres, discounts, a cigar of choice, and door prizes.  Call 517-6419to pre-register.

 

JAZZ CONCERT AT UNITARIAN CHURCH ON JAN. 20^TH…

A unique jazz concert will take place at the Unitarian Universalist church at 801 Georgia St. on Thurs., Jan. 20 at 8 PM….musicians are Joe Dallas Jr. & Sr., Harry Schroeder, Georges Hemund, Skipper Kripitz, Chris Buchard, and Tim McAlpine.  Cost is $15 at the door…open seating!

 

WALK ON WHITE…JAN. 20^TH…

All the fab Galleries on White Street will be open after hours for receptions, exhibits, browsing and buying!!!  Make sure to check out The HARRISON GALLERY at 825 White St….The theme is WHITE on WHITE….20 works of art inspired by “White”….Amongst the 20 artists are Marilyn Palley, Helen Harrison, Vera Vasek, Christian Burchard, Jimmy Wray, etc.

Also, stop in at STONE SOUP GALLERY, to see wonderful art works by William Welch…and Jewelry designs by Donna Barnett! 

 

51^st KEY WEST HOUSE & GARDEN TOUR ON JAN. 21^ST & 22^ND….

4 Unique Homes open for touring to benefit Old Island Restoration!  Tix are $25….can buy online at www.oirf.org, at the KW Oldest House on Duval, the TIB Bank, Royal Furniture, or the featured homes (in Sunday’s Citizen)  Call 294-9501 to reserve free train ride to the houses or to buy tix also.

 

SUSAN WERNER AT STUDIOS OF KEY WEST…JAN. 21…

Daring and innovative, Singer/songwriter, Susan Werner, will be performing at The Armory at 600 White St. at 8 PM…$25 in advance and $30 at the door.  Go to www.keystix.com for tix.  I hear she puts on a “Killer” live show!

 

CAPTAINS OF IMPROV SCHEDULE….1/21, 28…

This wild & wacky group appears every Fri. eve Upstairs at The Hog’s Breath Saloon …2 shows at 8 and 11:00 PM!  The dates are January 14-21-28!!!!

 

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL….Wed. thru Sun…

The super D’Vine Wine Gallery is open from 5 to 10 PM from Wed. thru Sun each week.   Thursday, Jan. 20 is Cabaret Night with Bobby Nesbitt from 5:30 to 9:30 PM.  On Sun., Jan. 23^rd, it’s Jazz in the Gardens, this week, with Debra & Patrick & Friends, from 5 PM until 7:30 PM!!!!   

 

DAVE BOOTLE SCHEDULE…..

This super entertainer performs at Virgilios , 9:30 to 1 AM on Jan. 23 and 30….He is at Lateda from 8:30 to Midnight, on Jan. 24 and 31.  He performs at Rick’s on Duval from 4 to 8 PM on Jan. 21 and on Jan. 22, he is at Rick’s from 8 until Midnight!  Check him out!

 

SEASCAPES & SHRIMP DOCKS ART SHOW…JAN. 21….

Opening Reception for artist, Ron Leonard, from 4 to 6 PM at the FKCC Gallery Library at the College…refreshments will be served.

 

SPICE LOUNGE AT PEGASUS HOTEL…JAN. 21…

Come to a FREE beer & wine tasting at the new Spice Lounge on top of the Pegasus at 501 Southard St. on the corner of Duval.  6:30 to 8:00 PM…enjoy Kingfisher, India’s #1 Lager Beer…a fine wine selection, too…Indian tapas menu also!  For info call 304-7138.

 

CHRISTOPHER PETERSON SHOW IN LAS VEGAS!!!!

Had a great chat with Christopher the other day….Just to let you know, he is booked at The Onyx theater in Las Vegas for Jan. 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29!  If you are planning a trip to Vegas, don’t forget to catch Chris’s fabulous Eyecons Show!  We ALL sure do miss him in Key West!!!!

 

THE IMPROVABLES COMEDY TROUPE…1/22…

This new group will perform at The BottleCap at 1128 Simonton St., in the Groove Lounge at 8 PM on Jan. 15 & 22.  This is a branch of The People’s theater of KW.  Go to the website at www.keywestimprov.com for more information.

 

FRAN DECKER OF FRANGIPANI GALLERY….Jan. 19^th…

…will be presenting her show “Flying High” at Frangipani Gallery at 1102 Duval St. on Jan. 19^th.  Meet Fran, the owner/artist of this Gallery, at a reception from 6 to 9:00 PM, to see her new paintings….the show will run thru Jan. 31^st.  The gallery is open from 10 AM until 6 PM every day.

 

BENEFIT FOR THE VISITING NURSE ASSOC. & HOSPICE OF THE FLA KEYS…JAN. 22^ND…

This is called “Sip ‘n Dip”… a tasting event…at Duval Square at Historic Cigar Alley…from 4 until 6:00 PM…$5 entry fee includes tastes of all the yummy dips and sips of fab wines.  The Dips are competing for prizes and bragging rights as “the best Dip”…Each vote is a $1.  Call 294-2224 to register your dip in this contest.  There is no cost to enter.  Have fun for a great cause!!!!

 

LEADING LADIES OF BROADWAY ON JAN. 23^rd…

…The Key West POPS presents this fabulous show honoring the great dames of Broadway and starring, Terri White, Lee Roy Reams, Susan Speidel, Maria Zito-Kaufman, Laurie Breakwell, Kristen Michelle, Bruce Moore, Bobby Nesbitt, Mike Mulligan, Danny Weathers, David Black, Eric Haley, Dean Walters, Gordon Ross, Marjorie Paul-Shook, Mary Falconer, Joy Hawkins, Linda Greenberg, Gayla Morgan, Kyla Piscopink, Carolyn cooper, the Halbes, members of the Keys Chorale…at 7:30 PM for ONE Night ONLY!!!  Vincent Zito is musical director, Cameron Murray is the director, with choreographers, Penny Leto, Bruce Moore, & Carolyn Cooper!  Go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 for tickets to this MUST SEE show!

 

ART BEHIND BARS EVENT….JAN. 23^RD…

Join a party of Spicy Hot Artists for HOT AIR 1.23….featuring artists, William Welch, Sherry Sweet-Tewell, Giovanni Novara, Susan Johnson, and Sean Callahan, who will be creating works of art as you watch…and then to be auctioned off…at the gorgeous home of Dr. Shirley Freeman & Harvey Server…724 Eaton St…..1 to 4:00 PM….Only $25 …a HOT Benefit for a great cause…celeb bartenders, servers, and guests of honor…music by Paul Cotton, Mary Stonely & Russ Scavelli libations, spicy food.  Call 394-3804 for info.

 

DON’T FORGET TO GO DAILY TO MY WEBSITE…

…at https://www.conchtv.com/key-west/lynda or to www.conchtv.com.  I will be sending this out a few times a week, but I am updating the website every day….so check it out and DO leave a comment.

 

DOES ANYONE NEED THESE SERVICES????

I have a very close friend who does elder care, child care, pet sitting and house sitting.  If  you are in need of these services, please call 262-490-5002, or let me know and I will send your numbers to her.  She comes Highly recommended!  Thank You!

 

PIANO RECITAL ON JAN. 23….

Concert pianist, David Troy-Francis will present a concert in Islamorada at Matacumbe United Methodist Church at MM81.8, Oceanside, on Sun., Jan. 23^rd, at 1:30 PM.  David will be performing classical compositions and also American Hymns.  For further details call 323-251-0896.   

 

BOURBON ST. BINGO…EVERY SUNDAY…1/23…

….at 5 PM, until Feb. 6^th upstairs at 801 Duval St….all proceeds go to the Xena Fund!

 

REQUEST FROM ME TO YOU…

Please take some time to send me something you are thankful for, that I can use for Thankful Thursday, okay?  Surely, you are thankful for something!  Please send to me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net.  Also, if you have not sent me your birthday (month and day only) or your anniversary if pertains…please forward to just mentioned e-mail address, so I can add you to the LIST!  Thanks a LOT!

 

LIBBY YORK AT THE STUDIOS ON JAN. 22^nd…

This Cabaret Show, entitled, “Cosmopolitans on the Rock”…a concert with dancing…tix are selling fast….$20 in advance and $25 at the door…go to www.keystix.com. Show is 8 PM!

Libby performs at Café Sole from Noon until 2 PM every Sunday for Brunch!

 

HAPPY JANUARY 19th BIRTHDAY TO…

….very delightful KATHY HAYMAKER….

 

Love to YOU…and Remember….

Character cannot be developed in peace and quiet.  Support a “Cause.”  Don’t stand on the sidelines.  When a Cause captures your passion, follow your heart.  Lend your weight to it.  It will widen your horizons.  It will connect  your mind and heart!

Lynda