SUNDAY SWEETNESS!

 SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2011, in KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!

 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…..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 71^st 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.

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 c show of the season on  Sat. May 14!!!!  9 pm in the Crystal Room!!!  Call 296-6706 for tickets!!  Come 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!  NOTE:  Patrick & Debra perform in the By George Bar at 8:30 pm, Fri thru Sunday!!!!  The Sun. , May 15 Tea Dance Theme is “Nerd Tea,’ at 4 pm!   That adorable Junior is the super DJ!!!!!!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON MAY 13 thru 15…..                           May 13…..from 6 to 10 pm, it’s Mike Emerson performing…..On May 14, from 6 to 10 pm, it’s Bobby Nesbitt entertaining….On May 15, it’s Rob DiStaci from 5 to 9 pm…… On…..2  for 1 Cocktails from 5 to 7 pm every night!!!!!   Special Tapas Menu only on Tues. & Thurs.  Beachside Marriott in the Lounge!!!!

SCHOONER WHARF ON MAY 13-15….….                         May 13 thru the 15, from Noon until 5 pm, it’s Michael McCloud performing……From 7 to Midnight, on May 13 thru the 15 it’s The Doerfels performing….. from 9 pm until 1 am, all three nights, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart.  Note that on Sun., May 15 they will be celebrating Frank’s Birthday Party with many guest magicians!

AQUA NIGHTCLUB…MAY 15…             Located at 711 Duval St……See the glamorous Aquanettes strut their stuff at 9 and 11 pm on Friday and Saturday, and at 9 pm on Sunday!  Great FUN!

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!!!!

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, BobBowersox, 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.  We saw this unique and wild and wacky show on Thurs. and had a delightful time!  Special kudos to Quincy Perkins, Bob Bowersox, Chad Newman, Mook J, Carolyn Cooper, and Joanie Sullivan!

IMPROVABLES COMEDY CRUISE….SAT. MAY 21st…..                  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.

ARTURO RAMOS AT SAN CARLOS ON MAY 15TH….                   This great Cuban and Latin artist/performer will be entertaining at 4 pm at The San Carlos…tix at the door….0nly $10….Children attend free.               

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….                         A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory!

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.

COMMUNITY DAY AT THE CUSTOM HOUSE ON MAY 15^th….             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 15^TH….                        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!  Note that Larry performs at 7 pm from Fri. thru Sat. for your dining and listening pleasure.

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.

CELEBRATE 14 YEARS OF MAGIC AT SCHOONER WHARF ON MAY 15….                 Everyone is invited to help celebrate Frank Everhart & his 14 yrs. of magic at the Wharf!  Festivities start at 7 pm and will go on and on…..Lots of special guest acts will be there including Rich Lessig, Capt. Bill Grosscup, Tim Glancey Greg Wythe, and Alan Gold, plus more!  The Doerfels ore onstage from 7 to midnight……an eve of food, drinks, laughs, magic, and FUN!

COFFEE MILL DANCEWORKS AT TENNESSEE WILLIAMS ON MAY 15^TH….                  This is the 9^th annual spring concert on Sun., May 15 at 4:00 pm….one day only!  Performances will be by the students AND the amazing faculty!  There will also be a silent auction that benefits the outreach and scholarship programs at the Studio!  Tix can be bought at www.keystix.com or by calling 295-7676 or by calling Penny Leto at 296-9982 or at the door.  $15, $20 & $25.

LISA FIRESTONE IN CONCERT ON MAY 15….            Concert is at Unity of the Keys at 1011 Virginia St.  Tix are $20 or 2 for $30….an eve of uplifting, popular music…call 296-5888 for info.

MOVIES AT THE TROPIC……            Great flicks at The Tropic Cinema….Jane Eyre, Hanna, Soul Surfer and Bill Cunningham New York……We saw the latter, and loved it!  It was just so special and we fell in love with this very dear and eccentric photographer for the NY Times!

JAZZ  JAMS AT THE PIER HOUSE ON MON., MAY 16….            This takes place at 9 pm at One Duval St……featuring Skipper Kripitz and Tim McAlpine….and all musicians and singers are welcome to join in the jammin’!

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 12:30 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.

RANDY MCALLISTER AT HOG’S BREATH….MAY 16 TO 22….     Texas singer/songwriter, Randy McAllister performs at Hog’s Breath Saloon, 400 Front St. 10 pm until 2 am.

THE CRIZZBEEZ AT VIRGILIO’S…MAY 17………        9:30 pm, it’s an evening of Steely Dan type pop music…with Chris Burchard, Rob DiStaci, Bubba LowNotes, and Skipper Kripitz….

FINAL FULL MOON HOW OF THE SEASON ON MAY 17…..               This event takes place from 6 to 9 pm on Upper Duval…..check out all the fab galleries, shops, stores, etc. open for your browsing and buying pleasure…..SoDu Gallery  features a number of super artists and their work….and Frangipani Gallery will have Michael A. Philip signing his wonderful new book…make sure you stop at Cocco & Salem, Lateda, Cork & Stogie, Island Arts Co-Op, and all the rest……Joy Gallery will feature the art works of Judi Bradford.  Enjoy!!!!

HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR FINAL SHOW ON MAY 18…            The Final Concert of the year will be presented at 7 pm at the school at 2100 Flagler Ave…..Come and see our very talented teens!

GRUNT’S BAR COOK OFF ON MAY 18….        This event takes place at Grunt’s Bar, 409 Caroline St., from 6:30 to 8 pm….Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.  The category is Salads (NO Lettuce!)  Vote for your faves.  $5 for each vote.  The winner chooses the next charity recipient.  Great FUN…no need to register.  Call 294-8280 for info.

THE ROYAL BALL ON MAY 21…..        Join reigning Fantasy Fest King Chris Elwell, and Queen Anne O’Shea at the First Annual Royal Ball, an affair honoring ALL past Kings & Queens, Dukes & Duchesses, etc. for their tireless fundraising for AIDS Help.  Food by The Iron Chefs…Music by Jeanie Falcone….Open Bar….Tix ar $50 at the door or by calling Pam at 296-6196 in advance.  Time is 7:30 to 10:00 PM…At the beautiful home of Bryan Greene & Tony Konrath, 910 Watson St.  ALL invited to this fab event!

ANCHORS AWEIGH FISHING TOURNEY….MAY 21…..                This event will raise money for the nonprofit clubhouse which serves as the recovery center for residents of the Keys who have alcohol & drug addictions.  There will be prizes in various categories.  Cost for a private boat is $125 for four anglers….includes entry, tournament T-shirt, a ticket to the May 20 Captain’s meeting and a ticket to the awards barbecue at the Southernmost Hotel.  For those who don’t own a boat, you can go on the Tortuga !V Party boat at $65 per person.  Get applications at 404 Virginia St.  For more info call Pete at 509-7244.

MCC CHURCH EVENT ON MAY 22^ND….           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 BIRTHDAY TO….

May 15…….journalist & author, MANDY MILES….singer/violinist/actress, GAYLA MORGAN

Love to YOU…and Remember…               A friend is one of the nicest things you can have….and one of the best things you can be!

Lynda