WEEKENDS ARE MADE FOR Y-O-U!
FRI. THRU SUN. JUNE 10-12, 2011, in KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!

PRAYER CHAIN… Please keep the following in your special thoughts and prayers……Jessie Gallagher and her family….Richard Crooks…..Neil Call….Don Stout…..George Poulin……Bill Larkin….Anne Stevens…..Carol Schenk….Joe Liszka and Kim Romano….Stephen Elliott….Claire Carroll…. Jennifer O’Lear……Steve Andres & Harrold Barry….AJ Woods and family…Bill Mansfield….Dick Jones…Nancy Robinson…Sally Lewis….Patrick Richards….Alan Ferguson….Lenore Toria’s dear Mother……two special friends who want to remain anonymous….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.

TAP DANCERS UNITE!!!! SAT., JUNE 18TH….. Bruce Moore has breezed back into town and he has already gathered his tappers together for Class on Saturday, at 11 AM at Body Zone South! It was great fun to get together once again!!!!!! We will meet again on June 11th. Hope you can attend! Also, if you are a prospective tapper….and would like to join a summer BEGINNER class, please let Bruce know by calling him at 305-393-2276.

ADOPT A CAT MONTH IN KEY WEST…..ALL OF JUNE!!!! ‘It’s raining CATS’ at The Florida Keys SPCA, so they are designating June as Adopt a Cat Month….. all thru June cats and kittens can be adopted for FREE, thanks to an anonymous donor! They all come complete with vaccinations, are spayed or neutered, and micro-chipped! There are SO many felines at the SPCA that they hope you will take full advantage of this FREE offer and make rooms in your homes and hearts for a sweet pet! Call 294-4857 for more info. The shelter is located on College Rd. on Stock Island. Come one and all!

HELP KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL WITH OPERATION GRADUATION….$4 thou needed…. Thus far $16,000 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 $4,000 MORE DOLLARS for this event to be put on. If the money isn’t raised, the event will probably have to 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…..Mon.-Fri. 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.

CHRISTOPHER PETERSON….HE’S BA-A-ACK! 6/10 & 11….. And aren’t we glad????? We caught Christopher Peterson’s EYECONS show last week, along with a full house of adoring fans, and we never stopped smiling and laughing! He is one-of-a-kind, and Key West is blessed to have him back. He will be performing on Friday and Saturday nights in the Crystal Room……this coming June 10 and 11, at 9 pm in the Crystal Room at LaTeDa!!!! Call 296-6706 for reservations!

TIX FOR BOBBY IN THE LOBBY NOW ON SALE…. One of the all-time most popular Cabaret Shows at the Tennessee Williams Theatre, is BOBBY IN THE LOBBY! Bobby Nesbitt ‘s presentations ALWAYS sell out very quickly! You can begin purchasing your tickets right now by going to www.keystix.com or calling the box office at 295-7676. Tables go liket hot cakes, and I know you do not want to be disappointed. Bobby will be performing 2 shows this season, and both will be presented on two evenings. Show #1 features the “Lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein” on January 8th and 9th, 2012….and stars Bruce Moore and Susan Powell. Show #2 features the “Songs of Jule Styne” on Aprik 1 & 2, 2012, and stars Carmen Rodriguez and Danny Weathers. Make a note and order your tickets NOW!

AQUA NIGHTCLUB….JUNE 10 THRU THE 12….. June 10…..he Dave Bootle entertains at 4:30 to 7:30 PM……The faboo Aquanettes Perform two shows at 9 and 11 pm on Fri. & Sat. and a 9 pm show on Sunday! You do not want to miss the super entertainment at Aqua Lounge!!!!!!

ANIMAL FARM OPEN ON JUNE 12TH…. From 1 to 3 pm, the animal Farm on Stock Island is Open for everyone’s enjoyment! FREE….for more info call 294-7300.
 

TAVERN ‘N TOWN…….6/10,11,12…… 6/10…. It’s Mike Emerson entertaining from 6 to 10 PM pm in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott! On 6/11, it’s Bobby Nesbitt at the piano from 6 to 10 pm……On 6/12, it’s Rob DiStaci at the piano from 5 to 9 pm….. 2 for 1 cocktails from 5 to 7….special tapas menu on Tuesdays and Thursdays!

LATEDA…….SCHEDULE… Fri. & Sat. in the Crystal Room….Christopher Peterson at 9 pm…..call 296-6706 for tix…..Dave Bootle is in the By George Bar on June 10 & 11 at 9 pm…… On June 12, Tea Dance Theme is “Who’s Your Daddy?”….at 4 pm…..At 8:30 PM….Black & Skabuddah at 8:30 pm.

SCHOONER WHARF ON JUNE 10 thru 12…. From June 10 thru the 12, it’s Michael McCloud & Friends from Noon until 5 pm……On June 10 & 11 from 7 to Midnight, it’s Joey Gilmore Band……On June 12, from 6:30 to 11 pm, it’s Marty Stonely & Friend…..On all three nights and every night from 9 to 1 AM, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart.

INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR FANTASY FEST KING OR QUEEN???? If you have ever harbored the thought of competing for Fantasy Fest King or Queen, please read this! AIDS Help wants you as a candidate. There will be an information meeting with Q & A on Tues., June 21, at the Southernmost Hotel Conference Room, at 1319 Duval St. at 6:00 PM for all those interested parties. Note that the Campaign Kickoff takes place on Fri., Aug. 26. The top fundraisers will be crowned King & Queen on Fri., Oct. 21 at the Coronation Ball. This year’s theme is “The Lost City of Atlantis.” For more info call Pam DeMala at 296-6196.

IN MEMORIAM……… I just learned that Harriet Harris Ruchman, beloved mother of Neal passed away last week. She suffered a heart attack on Wed. at noon. She was buried on June 5th, next to her husband, Harry, who recently passed at age 101. A Memorial service will be held in Annapolis, MD at 6 pm on Thurs., June 9th.
Messages can be sent to Neal Ruchman, at 95 Monticello Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401.

JEANIE FALCONE PERFORMS June 10 & 11…. and June 16….. On June 10 and 11, Jeanie performs at The Bull between 6 and 10 pm. On June 16, Jeanie performs at The Southernmost Hotel on the Beach in the Shore Bar, from 4:30 to 7:30 pm.

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!!!

JUNE DANCE CLASSES WITH LUCY & LEON…. Learn to dance with Lucy & Leon….3 new 8 week dance courses starting #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.

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.

FRIDAY NIGHT FREAK SHOW AT BOTTLECAP GROOVE LOUNGE…..6/17…… Gina Maseratti is the emcee….This is an open mic night, a carry over from The ArtBar Days…ALL talent is welcome…..from 8 to 11 pm…..audio & visual dance music by DeeJay Gerk. The stage is used for YOUR artistic expression. Share your hidden talents with everyone every Fr. Night. 1128 Simonton St. Let the BottleCap know if you have a special talent to warn about at www.bottlecapkeywest.com.

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL….. From Wed. thru Sun., the D’Vine Wine Gallery is open from 5 to 10 pm…… Sunday, June 12, it’s Jazz in the Gardens from 5:30 to 8 PM!!!!!

WE HAVE AN APARTMENT FOR RENT….. If you, or someone you know, is looking for an apartment, take heed! We have a 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 800 square foot Apt. available as of July 15th. There is a nice Florida Room…includes all kitchen appliance…ceiling fans….central AC…..plenty of parking….Safe…Clean….Only $950 per month. Preferred Non-Smokers with limited pets. First & Last month rent required, but no security deposit with a solid credit rating. This unit is unfurnished, but is negotiable if furniture is required. Located on US 1 at MM.22.8 in Cudjoe Key, FL. Call Bob Frechette at 305-304-2584 if interested. Thank you so much.

KEY WEST PRIDE WEEK JUNE 8 THRU 12….. Mark your calendars, and stay tuned for all the great events coming up…..you can check out www.keywestpride.org.

SKIPPER KRIPITZ & BOBBY NESBITT ON JUNE 17 AT SALUTE….. From 6 to 8, the wonderful Bobby Nesbitt will join the super Skipper Kripitz for a mellow evening at Salute….They packed ‘em in the last time they performed together and it will be the same on June 17….Call Salute at 292-1117 for reservations!

LARRY SMITH AT THE PIER HOUSE…. Larry performs at 7 pm on Fri. & Sat. nights at The Pier House Wine Galley!

KW PRIDE COMEDY SHOW AT SAN CARLOS…..JUNE 11……… This Comedy Show stars Jason Stuart & Michele Balan at 8 pm at The San Carlos on Duval St. This is a fundraiser for the KW Business Guild and is an ALL Welcome Event! Long before she was one of the Last Comics Standing, NYC comedienne, Michele Balan had a successful career making people laugh. Now she teams with one of the most successful openly gay male comics in the country, Jason Stuart with over 150 film & TV show credits. Tix are $30 by calling 294-4603 or by going to www.keywestpride.org.

BLACK & SKABUDDAH SCHEDULE….. …….June 17…..from 6 to 10 pm they are at The Conch Republic Seafood Co. On Sat., June 11, at Noon, they perform at Sloppy Joe’s…….On Sunday June 12, at 8:30 PM they perform in the By George Bar at Lateda!!!!!!

BRAVO TV’S TOP CHEF AT HOG’S BREATH….JUNE 12….. Join Chef Bulldog Kleinberg at the outdoor stage of the Hog’s Breath Saloon on Sun., June 12 from noon till 2 pm as he prepares his famous barbecue. Tix are $25 to $30 at the door and include 3 bar b q tastings as well as Kona beer and Rums of Puerto Rico. Benefits the Darrell Gwynne foundation for Paralysis. Open for ALL!!!!

COMEDY SHOW TIX NOW ON SALE…JUNE 12…. An evening with Postal Wendy & Christine O’Leary……a KW Pride Event…..8:30 pm at Lateda…Tix are $25. This show will be akin to One Human Family meets the Gay Boys at The Bath House…with the soundtrack of Glee! Call 304-1181 for more info or tix or also go to www.keywestpride.org. ….sponsored by Venus Charters.

KEY WEST PRIDE FEST PARADE…..June 12th… The KW Gay & Lesbian Community Center is honoring military vets and current service members during Sunday’s Pride Fest Parade….taking place at 5 pm along Duval from Front St. to south St.

JUNE 12TH AT THE PIER HOUSE….. Larry Smith will be showcasing the talents of award-winning singer/songwriter, Jenn Cleary from Boulder, CO who recently bought a home in KW. She will be performing with harmonica player, Mad Dog Friedman.

CAROLE MACCARTEE ACTING WORKSHOPS AT RED BARN…. Director/actor Carole MacCartee holds her 20th summer acting classes. The first workshop is Scene Study…meets Mon. & Fri. at the Red Barn from 7 to 10 pm……begins June 13 & ends with a final performance on July 25. Cost is $250. The second workshop is Monologue Auditions….meets Wed. from 7 to 10 pm…begins on June 15….final performance on July 25….Cost is $150 for a 6 week class. For more info call Carole at 296-5587. Classes limited to 15 students each.

HOT DEAL AT CAMILLE’S RESTAURANT….. During the month of June, Camille’s Restaurant at 1202 Simonton St. is offering Half Off Prices on all Dinner Entrees! Call 296-4811 for reservations! Thanks, Denise…you are a dollbaby!!!!

THE WINE COTTAGE ON EATON…… Formerly ABC Knitting Key West, this is now called The Wine Cottage on Eaton….featuring ‘Big Pecker’ wine….stop & see great changes…Wine, Art, antiques & Make Your Own Gift Baskets….located at 930 Eaton St.

RED BARN THEATRE ANNOUNCES…. They will be having a 3 week mini season at The Red Barn…opening July 12 thru July 30 only……6 great plays….3 fast-paced weeks…..For more info or to buy tix call Bob Bowersox at 302-540-6102 or go to www.theatrexp.org. This will beat the heat of this summer in Key West.

HAPPY JUNE 10th ANNIVERSARY TO…… NANCY & VIRGIL WILLIAMS!!!
HAPPY JUNE 11th ANNIVERSARY TO….. MIKE MCCABE & RALPH GARCIA!!! And to SCOTT & THERESA HOOVER!!!!
HAPPY JUNE 12th ANNIVERSARY TO……..PAMELA CHILDS & RHONDA FLORENCE!!!
HAPPY JUNE 12th BIRTHDAY TO……. fellow Buckeye, SUE CAPANJOLA!!!!

Love to YOU…and Remember… Nothing gives you freedom like having a few bucks in the bank!

Lynda