WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2010, WITH LYNDA!

 KONK 1500 AM RADIO….

It’s Word on Wednesday with Michael Shield’s AIRWAVES show and his co-host, Jennifer O’Lear! This talk will be about ALL things literary….11 AM until Noon! By the way…Congrats to KONK RADIO on being voted BEST Talk Radio Show in Florida by Florida Monthly Magazine! LOTS of Key West establishments won BEST OF in that mag! Key West Rocks!!!

 FIRST ANNUAL LESLIE LEONELLI MEMORIAL WOMEN’S GOLF CLASSIC…Wed. 9/8

This is a best ball scramble tourney…you don’t have to have a full team to play. $75 per person, and includes coffee and donuts pre tourney…your Round of Golf..

Lunch afterward…beer & water on the course as well as Jello Shots….Great Prizes for the winners, longest drive, closest to pin, etc. WOMEN ONLY! Call Babs Wade at 304-5126 to sign up!

 AT THE STUDIOS….

Wed., 9/8, it’s Emily Saliers, of the Indigo Girls, performing solo at 7 PM. Emily is a multi-talented and incredible artistic force. Her music will touch your heart and feed your soul. Opening act is Julie Clark, award winning singer. Buy tix at www.keystix.com, or call the Armory at 296-0458. Tix are $25 in advance or $30 at the door!

 CONGRATS TO CONCH TV!!!!

ConchTV has been voted one of the TOP 3 Florida Websites….Congratulations to Craig & Gail Hollenback and everyone associated with this fabulous and informative Website. Go to www.conchtv.com, to find out EVERYTHING you EVER wanted to know about EVERYTHING in Key West and the Keys! Tell all your friends. And, visit MY Events List….just go to above website and click on Lynda’s Key West Social!!!!

 TAVERN ‘N TOWN….

Gordy Michael is entertaining in the Lounge from 5 to 9 PM!

CHRISTOPHER ELWELL FOR KING!!!!

This super Fantasy Fest King Candidate is planning some dynamite benefits for his campaign and AIDS Help! Here is one you should not miss!!!!

From Monday, Sept 6 until Sat., Sept. 18…..head for DAVID DUNCAN Master Hair Stylist at Solar Spa of Key West at 2824 N. Roosevelt Blvd…..guaranteed to make you look gorgeous and earn money for AIDS Help, too! Hair Cuts….$20 and up/Cut & Color…$75 and up….NO WALK INS….Appointments only! You must call 292-6080 in advance and mention CHRISTOPHER FOR KING when booking. Make all checks payable to AIDS HELP KEY WEST with Christopher for King in the memo line. EVERY DOLLAR goes to AIDS Help!!!!

AZUR RESTAURANT…

As if this super Restaurant at 425 Grinnell St. hasn’t been ultra generous already with their FAB $6 Lunches…..Please know THIS! From Sept. 6 to the 10th, they will continue to offer this great Lunch Special. ALSO, after the 10th, Azur will be going on vacation, to re-open in October….and so Drew and Michael are giving you a very special GIFT! All this week, at Dinner only, their BIG special is that they will take 50% off you final bill on every single item on the menu! Warning: This deal may cause feelings of happy fullnes and slight inebriation!

AND AT THE GRAND CAFE…

on Duval St. across from the Women’s Club…..They, too, are gifting all Locals in town 1/2 off the ENTIRE Menu during the month of September….including wine! Enjoy!!!!

AQUA NIGHTCLUB….

The Aquanettes perform at 9 PM at 711 Duval St…..Great Fun Always! Jill and Sandy are the Best!

NUTCRACKER TRYOUTS….

Sat. Sept. 11th from 10:30 AM until 4:00 PM….To find out when age groups should audition and to get instructions, call Marky Pierson at 619-2275. This show is looking to cast ages 4 till Adult for a number of roles. Also, call the above number if you can help with your time or donations.

PUN OF THE DAY….

Trying to steel himself, Al attempted to iron out his business problems, but was a little bit rusty!

COLOMBIAN GRACE….

Don’t forget about this delish Petronia St. Restaurant! Every Wed. in Sept, they are doing 50% on all appetizers…For Breakfast, they offer complimentary coffee or mimosa….and for dinner, complimentary sangria, wine or beer! And the food is fab!!!

D’VINE WINE GALLERY….

…at 526 Angela St….The GARDENS Hotel….is open for Wine Tasting at their amazing state-of-the-art Wine Bar! 5 to 10 PM, on Wed. thru Sun. every week!

ON VACATION….

I hear Louie’s is closed for vacation!…Also, Cafe Sole…and others will be taking Sept. off too!

WOMENFEST EVENTS…..

Yes, Tuesday Sept 7 to the 12th…..Check out the daily schedule by going online to www.womenfest.com or stop by the hospitality suite at the Southernmost Hotel on the Beach!

BENEFIT FOR KW WILDLIFE CENTER….

….Sat., 9/18 at 7 PM….at Square One….$80 per person covers hors’oevres, 3 course dinner, tax, gratuity, glass of wine, a parting gift and door prizes! RSVP to the KW Wildlife Center via telephone: 305-292-1008 or e-mail keywestwildbird@hotmail.com. Pay cash at the door, or beforeheand via check made out to KW Wildlife Center. The menu is mouth-wateringly fabulous! You cannot go wrong at Square One, one of the finest establishments ANYWHERE!

SCHOONER WHARF BAR….

From Noon to 5 PM, it’s Michael McCloud entertaining….Gary Hempsey performs from 7 to 11 PM….and Frank Everhart works his Magic Act frrom 9 PM until 1 AM!!!!

QUESTION FOR YOU…

If you were to discover that your closest friend was a heroin dealer, what would you do?

CHRISTOPHER ELWELL FOR KING EVENTS…

1) Valentine’s Day in October!!! Roses are red…Violets are blue…AIDS Help thanks you…& Christopher for King does too! Order a dozen RED Roses for just $60 with free delivery in KW on October 14th! You will be a hero with your sweetie and you’ll be helping raise $$$ for AIDS Help too! Place order before Wed., 10/6 by calling Gourmet Nibbles at 305-587-1870.

2) On Sat., Sept 11th…. Get The Royal Treatment Spa & Sidewalk Party at BATH JUNKIE, 712 Duval St..across from Aqua Nightclub! 5 to 8 PM…..Free Admission…Donations Accepted…Hand Salt Scrubs, Spa Treatments, Chair Massages, ETC!

3) Wed., Sept 15th, King of Country at The Groove Lounge at The BottleCap Lounge, 1128 Simonton St. 5 to 8:30 PM…..Food, Raffle, Country Dancing with Lucy and Leon & the Paradise Swing Dancers…with music by Cindy Lu….FREE admisssion…Donations Accepted…Campaign Tee Shirts & Merchandise on Sale!!! Y’all come down, Pahd-ner!

Contribute to Christopher’s Campaign, where all proceeds go to AIDS Help.. by going to www.christopherforking.com.

ANNE O’SHEA FOR QUEEN EVENTS COMING UP….

1) Sept 9 at 8 PM….Movie The Kids Are All Right…a VIP Screening and celebrity Q & A at The Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton St…..Only $25, with only 75 tix on sale. Q & A with Yaya DaCosta and Eddie Hassell, followed by a VIP after bash at Swanky Events at 623 Duval St., over Wyland Galleryall 396-7076 to reserve!

2) Sat. 9/11…from 6 to 11 PM….Hot Havana Nights & Orchid Auction at the Casa Marina Ballroom at 1500 Reynolds….Dance the night away with robeto DeBourg and the Flats Band…$99 per person includes cocktails and canapes, dinners, drinks and entertainment…Also see a preview of Auction Items…all fabulous things from around the world…hand chosen by Anne O’Shea….100 tickets for sale! Call 396-7076 to reserve your spot for this HOT HOT Night!!!!

3) Sun. Sept 12….Dog Wash at Chevron station on Whitehead and Truman….11 AM until 2 PM…$10 per dog….all proceeds go to AIDS Help!

Go to Anne’s website for further information.

AT THE BOTTLECAP….

…The Cool Groove Lounge….it’s Larry Smity amd Jenna Stauffer, on the Air with KONK 1500 AM Radio at 9 PM….Lots of great and controversial Talk and also Musical guests. Be a part of the Studio Audience. You could be interviewed Live on the Air!

SEND ME YOUR THANKFUL THOUGHTS!!

I hope you will be sending me some of the things you are thankful for, so I can use them in Thankful Thursday’s Column!!!!

Please send separately from this Events List….thanks!

ADULT CAT NEEDS A HOME….

Please notify AmyLachatLynch@aol.com if you can give a home to a handsome, gentle, older, indoor cat…..Thank you!

KRISTEN BUSSIERE…

I got a sweet note from singer & actress Kristen B….she is in a National TheatreWorks Tour Co. and will be getting her Equity Card through this participation. She has also told me that she has a new professional name…..Kristen Michelle! We look forward to Kristen performing in KW this season!

BENEFIT FOR THE FKSPCA…

Live Pole Dance Performance by Monica Matroci’s Fitness Pole Fanatics, presents NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S POLE DANCING!

8:30 PM on Thursday (tomorrow), Sept. 9th in the Crystal Room at LATEDA, 1125 Duval St….Cost is $10, with VIP seating at $30. Proceeds go to benefit for more info call Monica Matroci at 305-731-6898.

FUNDRAISER FOR PEOPLE’S THEATER…

Mark Sat. 9/18 and Sun. 9/19 on your calendars! This will be a Broadway Hit Parade, performed by local celebrities, Maj Johnson, Valerie Carr, Ruben Navarro, Anthony Antich, Amy Pesola, Jodyrae Campbell, Victor Lopez, Kristen Wilson and Erika Lesta on the piano. $25 per person at the door includes hors d’hoeuvres with all proceeds going to T he People’s Theater. Cash Bar…Showtime is 8 PM. This new Theater, “Downstage” is at 3340 N.Roosevelt Blvd. Call Connie at 294-6813 for further info.

HAPPY SEPTEMBER 8TH BIRTHDAY TO….

…..that very dear fellow and friend, ED DOZIER!!!! AND…..to singer/songwriter, BEN HARRISON! Thanks to both of you who do so much to make Key West so very special!

Love to YOU..and Remember…

You cannot change the past…but you can let it go!

Lynda