WEDNESDAY WANDERINGS!
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23rd, 2011, in KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!
PRAYER CHAIN… Please keep the following in your special thoughts and prayers……Stephen Elliott…. Rose Lopez…..Cheri Hills….Claire Carroll…..Jennifer O’Lear……Nancy Robinson….Sally Lewis…. …..Vanessa McCaffrey……Richard Crooks…Richard Stephens… Lottie Domski….My entire family dealing with the loss of my brother Fred Stevens on 2/16. Also, say some extra prayers for all those thousands of people who lost their lives in the earthquake in Japan, and their families. We are all in this together….and ARE One Human Family!
THANKFUL THURSDAY TOMORROW… Please send me things you are thankful for this week, so I can print them for Thankful Thursday tomorrow! Send to me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net.
TAVERN ‘N TOWN….3/23… …. appearing in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott, from 5 to 9 pm, it’s Gordy Michael and Carmen Rodriguez…..2 for 1 cocktails from 5 to 7 pm…..Great staff, beautiful setting, and 15% off for Locals with an ID. There is a special Tapas Menu on Tuesday and Thursday evening only.
CONGRATS TO JEAN OLSON! There was a huge crowd to be at the book signing of Jean Olson’s wonderful book at Square One tonight! Jean was overwhelmed by the many people who came by to buy her new adorable book! It was a continuously active group who came through. Jean, you wrote a super little book! Congratulations! And Jean donated all the proceeds to a great cause, too! Bless her heart! Jean is all class!
SCHOONER WHARF, MARCH 23….…. From Noon until 5 PM, it’s Michael McCloud….From 7 to 11 PM, it’s SKRAELING performing…….From 9 to 1 AM, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart!
DAVE BOOTLE & PATRICK LAWLER TONIGHT AT LATEDA AT 8:30….MARCH 23… This will be a real happening tonight at LATEDA, in the By George Bar! Dave Bootle is joining Patrick Lawler for a night of rockin the night away!!! Dave will be on the keyboard, and Patrick playing his mean guitar! For more info call 296-6706!
‘DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS’ TIX ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL SHOWS…. You only have 4 days to see this fabulous and hilarious musical, directed by Danny Weathers and starring, Michael Mulligan, Eric Cole, Kristen Michelle, JB McLendon, Gayla Morgan, Traci Reynolds, plus David Black, Joe McMurray, Marc Crow, Jessica Miano, Maggie Meier, Amy Ray, Carolyn Cooper, Rhett Kalman, with musical director, Michael Fauss….the most amazing set designs by Michael Boye. This is a MUST SEE!!!! Everyone in the cast knocks it out of the park every single night! Call 294-5015 or purchase online at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org. Note that Fri. is date Night special which is 2 tix for $70, a $20 savings. Come ready to laugh your sox off! The show runs only thru Saturday until March 26th. Get your Tix NOW!!!! Great seats remain available for all nights!
THE IMPROVABLES ANNOUNCE COMEDY CRUISE…MARCH 26th.. The hilarious Improvables begin a Sat. Night Comedy Cruise every Sat. eve ….All are invited aboard The Party Cat for a special 2 hr. Comedy Cruise…Tix are $35…$25 with a locals ID…and includes free draft beer, soft drinks, light appetizers, comedy show, DJ, Dancing and F-U-N and Laughs! It departs from 201 William St. at 8:30 PM every Sat…check in time is 8 PM…space is limited. Call 296-2554 for reservations.
“BECKY’S NEW CAR”, AT THE RED BARN…Wed. thru Sat. each week…. This hit comedy, directed by Joy Hawkins, stars Maribeth Graham, Mook J, Douglas Shook, Erin McKenna, Kyle Caskey, and Justin Ahearn. This show is at 8 PM and runs through April 9th. For tix go to www.redbarntheatre.com or call 296-9911. We saw this super show and it is marvelous! The acting is ALL terrific, but it is Maribeth Graham’s show all the way….She is such a breath of fresh air, charming as all get out, and you cannot help but love her to pieces! Congrats to The Red Barn on another super production!
D’VINE WINE GALLERY OPEN MARCH -23 thru 27….…. …at The Gardens Hotel at 526 Angela St…..5 to 10 pm, Wed. thru Sunday each week! Jazz Night is Sunday, March 27th. Cabaret Night is on Thurs., March 24th.
‘REASONS TO BE PRETTY’ AT RED BARN ON MARCH 21st and 22nd….… This play, written by Neil LaBute & directed by Carole MacCartee, opend on Sun., March 20 at 8 pm at the Red Barn. It runs Sun., Mon., & Tues. through April 5th. Starring 4 great actors, Brandon Beach, Shakti Assouline, Amber McDonald Good, and John Good, this play is about the decisions of youth, and makes a case for what you believe , being yourself and being brave when confronting hard choices…and will challenge you to be a part of the world and not merely an onlooker! Sounds like another winner for The Red Barn Theatre. Call 296-9911 for reservations or go to www.redbarntheatre.com.
WINE EVENT AT HOT TIN ROOF…MARCH 23… This is a food & wine pairing on Wed. at 5:30 pm. Theme is Willamette Dammit Unfolded…and will include six pairings. Cost is $32 including tax & tip. Reservations required by calling 296-7701.
HELP KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL WITH OPERATION GRADUATION…. The community is planning the events of 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. 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. Thanks for your help & caring!
MIKE EMERSON AT BLUE HEAVEN….WED., MARCH 23… Mike performs solo guitar and vocals for your dining pleasure from 6to 9:30 PM.
LARRY & JENNA SHOW AT HOG’S BREATH ON MARCH 23… All welcome to be a part of the audience as this show is broadcast live on KONK 1500 AM
Radio…upstairs at the Hog’s Breath, 400 Front St. at 9:00 PM. You can see it online at www.konkam.com. Special guest will be singer, Jodyrae Geckler!
JOSEPH LOWE PERFORMS FREE CONCERT AT ST. PAUL’S 3/21 TO 3/25… This concert is presented from Noon until 1:00 PM, every day during the week only. FREE!!!!
SUZANNE MOORE AT SLOPPY JOE’S, THURS., MARCH 24th Irish /rock singer, Suzanne Moore appears at Sloppy’s at noon on Thursday.
DAVE BOOTLE AT AQUA ON MARCH 24TH… Dave will be performing from 5 to 7:30 PM at Aqua Nightclub! He rocks!!!
ART RECEPTION AT, ART @ 830 on MARCH 24TH…. Glass artist, Karumi Ishikawa Conley, will make her KW debut at Art @ 830 Fleming St. Her creations will be displayed and they are very unique and amazing. Reception is from 5:30 to 8:30 PM on Thurs., 3/24. All invited.
TASTERS GUILD….MARCH 24 AT 6 PM… This group meets at the Strip House ….tasting Rhone wines around the world….$25 for members, $30 for non-members…Call 292-4004 for info!
CUBAN EXPO EVENT AT THE TROPICAL GARDENS…MARCH 24TH… There will be a Cuban cooking demo at the Trop. Forest & Botanic Gardens at 6 PM. Cost is $10 for non members & $5 for members. Call 296-1504 for info. Usually a sellout so sign up now!
FISH FRY AT ST. MARY’S EVERY FRIDAY….MARCH 25TH… The St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus serve this amazing all you can eat fish fry every Fri. during Lent and ALL are invited! Meal includes, fried or baked fish, fries, black beans & rice, cole slaw, Cuban bread, soft drinks, dessert, tea and water…for ONLY $10 adults & Kids $5. Conch Fritters are available for $2 more… Time is 5 to 8 PM….All proceeds go to help the School!
BLACK & SKABUDDAH AT CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD 3/ 24 & 3/25… This duo will be entertaining from 6 to 10 PM at Conch Repub. Seafood Co. on Greene St.
THE CALLAWAY SISTERS ARE BACK….MARCH 25TH… Ann Hampton Callaway and Liz Callaway, will be presenting songs from the Boomer Generation…called, ‘BOOM…the CONCERT.’ 8 pm at Tennessee Williams Theatre…call 295-7676 or go to www.keystix.com for reservations. This is a MUST SEE concert!!!!!!
LARRY SMITH AT THE PIER HOUSE….3/25 & 26 & 27….… Larry is at the piano at 7 pm in the Wine Galley…jazz and pop standards and all welcome to sing along with Larry. Sunday Showcase performer at 9 PM is award winning singer/songwriter, Adrienne
EQUALITY FLORIDA INVITES YOU…MARCH 26TH…. All are invited to attend the 2011 Key West Gala for Equality Florida, at the beautiful Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St. from 5:30 to 8 pm. There will be drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and exciting speeches…plus Rudy Molinet and Judge David Audlin will be honored. No charge, but donations are accepted and encouraged. Come show your support! RSVP by going to www.eqfl.org/keywestgala.
ANNUAL FLORIDA KEYS OCEAN FESTIVAL…MARCH 26TH… This fab event for the Whole Family, is the 2nd Mote Marine Ocean Festival….at The Eco-Discovery Center at the Truman Waterfront…Sat., March 26, from Noon to 6 pm. For info go to www.keysoceanfest.org or call Roberta DePiero at 305-292-7963. There will be a fishing clinic for kids, and 50 rod & reel giveaways…ocean info, games, arts & crafts…etc….A benefit for Mote Marine in the Florida Keys!!!!!
HOT HAVANA NIGHTS PARTY ON MARCH 26TH… Buy tix now! This is a benefit for the KW Tropical Forest & Botanic Garden…celebrating the Cuban Cultural Expo! Sat., March 26….special VIP dinner & Tropicana Show, from 6 to 7:30 pm. VIP tix are $75 per person! From 7 to 11 pm, salsa to the sounds of Hot Havana Soul…cigar lounge…live & silent auctions….General admission tix are $20 in advance & $25 at the door…includes 7 to 11 pm segment, only…cash bar. Call 296-1504 for tix or go to www.kwbgs.org.
ST. PAUL’S CHURCH BAZAAR…MARCH 26TH… …from 9 am to 5 pm….In the Parish Hall on Bahama St. behind the Church…Includes Picadillo Lunch from 11 am to 3 pm…Bake sale, Chinese @ Silent Auction, sale of household, jewelry, arts & crafts, small furniture, antiques. To donate, call the church at 296-5142. All welcome!
LIBBY AND GORDY AT CAFÉ SOLE…MARCH 27TH… This great duo performs from noon until 2 pm at Café Sole for Brunch. Call 294-0230 to reserve.
WOMANKIND EVENT…USE IT OR LOSE IT…..SPEAKER JEAN CARPER…MARCH 27… Author and Nutrition expert, Jean Carper will discuss her latest book, “100 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer’s & Age-Related Memory Loss.” Time is 2 until 3:30 PM at the Echo discovery Center at the Truman Waterfront. Suggested donation Is $10. This is part of WomanKind’s educational series. For info call 294-4004. All invited.
WATERFRONT BENEFIT DINNER…COOKING WITH THE IRON CHEFS….March 27… At the home of Terri & Phil Wilson, 64 Front St…..Iron Chefs will reveal their fab cooking secrets….Gourmet food…wear aprons…learn from the pros! Prizes given for most creative aprons…only 50 openings….$50 per person….7 to 10 pm….go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 294-5015 to sign up for this yummy event!
ALL INVITED TO TENNESSEE WILLIAMS’ BIRTHDAY RECEPTION MARCH 27TH… A reception honoring the 100th birthday of famed author & playwright, TENNESSEE WILLIAMS & his life in KW, will be held at Fort East Martello at 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd, on Sun. 3/27 from 5 to 7 pm. An exhibit of paintings of his Key West home done by artists during the Artist’s Challenge will be on display. The winners of the Poetry contest will be announced & awards will be presented. There will be an open bar and light refreshments. Cost is only $10. KWArt & Historical members are Free. For more info call Dennis Beaver at 294-3121, or go online to www.kwahs.com. ALL Invited to attend. It is time we honored Tennessee Williams very especially….he resided in Key West much longer than Ernest Hemingway. Maybe a Tennessee Williams look-alike contest is in the offing?????
COMMUNITY DAY OF PRAYER FOR AIDS HELP….MARCH 27TH… The Interfaith Ministerial Alliance (IMA) is sponsoring a Day of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 300 Center St., at 4 PM. Guest speaker is Dr. Jerome Covington who specializes in infectious disease. All proceeds go to AIDS Help, Monroe County. For info call 296-6196 or 797-0942.
SUNDAY JAZZ JAM AT THE GREEN PARROT, MARCH 27…. At 1:00 PM musicians, Richard Crooks, Mike Emerson and Tim McAlpine will be jammin’…All welcome to join in too…and all that jazz!
JIMMY OLSON AT SQUARE ONE ON SUNDAY & MONDAY EVES… Jimmy Olson will be at the piano playing standards, show tunes, and other requests at Square One Restaurant from 6 to 9 pm! If you want to sing, just let Jimmy know and be a star!!!
PARADISE BIG BAND ON MARCH 27TH… On Sun., 3/27, the Paradise Big Band presents their Ladies of Swing Concert on the Cabaret stage at Tenn. Wms. Theatre….8 pm….Singers are Maj Johnson, Michelle Dravis, Joy Hawkins, Camille Toller, Melody Cooper, and Suzanne Gaglliardini. Get tix at www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 for reservations!
NANCY 3 HOFFMAN AT TENNESSEE WILLIAMS ON MARCH 30TH… This is Nancy 3’s Third and is aptly called, ‘Three Times Three’…It will contain humor, international songs, show tunes, songs about the #3, etc. Nancy will have 3 fab musicians with her, Michael Fauss, Dave Parker and Joe Dallas. Just know the number THREE will loom heavily in the show! Special guest is Eric Dean Davis of New York’s Naked Boys Singing, & the NY Choral Society. Call 295-7676 or go to www.keystix.com for tickets….only $15 & $20.
GLCC ANNUAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MTS. ON MARCH 30TH… ALL welcome….time to cast your votes and re-up your membership! 6 pm at the GLCC, 513 Truman Ave. Refreshments and music…your input is important.
APRIL FOOL’S ENCORE AT THE STUDIOS, 4/1…. This show features Ben Harrison, Paulie Walterson, Larry Smith, & Erin Elkins….benefit for the Studios, 600 White St….Reception after at a private home….8 pm…$25 in advance and $30 the day of show. Ben will introduce his new album, AIR SUNSHINE, a nostalgic look at how things ‘used’ to be in our world! Part of the old town new folk series at The Studios!
LAURIE BREAKWELL SHOW ON APRIL 1ST… I hear tix are selling out fast for Laurie’s 1st concert on April 1 at the Tennessee Williams Cabaret Theatre…The show, entitled, ‘Cleavage in the Night-Laurie Breakwell Exposed’ will feature her 3 man back-up group of Marc Crow, Nathan Gay and James Carter….David Troy Francis is the musical director/pianist, plus Dave Parker on drums, and Joe Dallas, bass. There are two shows, at 8 PM and 10 PM. Go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 for reservations!
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY NEWS….. Dan Metzler sends word that the Habitat for Humanity ReStore will pick up donations of furniture, appliances and clothing. Call 872-2883 to schedule a pickup. ALSO…Habitat is hosting an April Fools party aboard the INGRAM at the Truman Waterfront, on 4/1…Cocktails, hors’d’oeuvres, tour of the ship…starting at 6 to 8 pm. RSVP to 294-9006 or to opsdirector@habitatlowerkeys.org (Susan Miller). This is not an April Fool’s joke…there really will be a party! All invited!
DONATE TO JAPANESE DISASTER RELIEF FUND….INFO… Send monetary donations to Airline Ambassadors International, 1020 16th St., Suite #603, NW Washington, DC 20036. For more info go to www.airlineamb.org or call 202-466-3428. Thanks!
LARRY HARVEY’S 90TH BIRTHDAY ON APRIL 6TH…. Please plan to attend Key West’s most beloved LARRY HARVEY’S 90th birthday celebration at Aqua Nightclub, from 5 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, April 6th! Entertainment will be by the always superb Bobby Nesbitt and various KW entertainers. Cake and Hors d’Oeurves will be served! Circle that day on your calendar! Let’s all be there to show Larry how much we love him! Larry is a true Key West Treasure and a Legend in his own time!
HOWARD LIVINGSTON ON DIRECTV….CATCH HIM 24/7…. All 13 or Howard Livingston’s shows on DirecTV are now able to be viewed on demand 24/7 at www.conchtv.com and www.keywesttime.com wherever you may be!!!! We LOVE Howie!!!!
WOMANKIND CROQUET TOURNEY… This event last Sunday, raised over $55,000 to benefit WomanKind’s Health Care Center, reports director, Kim Romano! Over 180 people were there and everyone had a glorious time!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TASTE OF KEY WEST, APRIL 18TH… This event which benefits AIDS Help needs volunteers to help on 4/18. All volunteers receive a free 2011 T-Shirt…Volunteer meeting with instructions, will be held on April 14th at St. Paul’s Parish Hall, at 401 Duval St . at 6 pm. Call Terry Paulson at 293-3666 to sign up or for more info!
HAPPY MARCH 23RD BIRTHDAY TO… ….that darling dynamo, AMY SCALISE…..to the delightful PAM SMITH…and to songbird, KIM GORDON!!!!!
Love to YOU…and Remember…
Take the time to come home to yourself every day!
Lynda
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