WILD & WACKY WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16th 2011, IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!
PRAYER CHAIN… Please keep the following sweethearts in your special thoughts and prayers…. Vicki Gordon…..Mary Jo DaSilva….Claire Carroll…..Jennifer O’Lear….Annette Lattof…Nancy Robinson….Sally Lewis….Lexy Frechette …..Vanessa McCaffrey…Jim Pizzo…Richard Crooks…Richard Stephens…Karla Muir… Lottie Domski…Sheila Taylor…Stephen Hammond and his family on the loss of Stephen’s mother, Kathleen…….Please send me the names of those whom should be added to the prayer chain. Prayers change things, and we are all in this together. Thank you!
KONK 1500 AM RADIO….TUES. 2/16…. Michael Shields will be interviewing Noel Paul Stookey (he of Peter, Paul, and Mary Fame!)…from 11 to Noon….He will discuss his upcoming show at the Tennessee Williams on Friday night, Feb. 16th.
AQUA NIGHTCLUB…BOBBY NESBITT TONIGHT…2/16… The always sensational Bobby Nesbitt entertains from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Aqua, 711 Duval St…..There is no one in town classier than Bobby Nesbitt! Come and see for yourself!
TAVERN ‘N TOWN….2/16… It’s the always luscious, Lenore Troia, singer/songwriter, playing her unique music just for you in the Lounge at BeachSide Marriott from 5 to 9 PM…..2 for 1 Cocktails from 5 to 7 PM!!!
AT THE SCHOONER WHARF ON FEB. 16th….
From Noon until 5 PM, it’s Michael McCloud performing…From 7 to 11:00 PM, it’s Gary Hempsey & Will Hoppey……and 9 to 1 AM, the Magic of Frank Everhart!
SISTER ROBERT ANNE’S CABARET CLASS…..at the RED BARN…thru Feb. 26th…
“Sister Anne’s Cabaret Class”… directed by Mimi McDonald is GREAT fun! This show stars the fabulous Christine Mild, as Sr. Robert Anne, and she invites you to come ready for a rollicking good time! We saw this show and we loved every minute of it! Also with Christine is Sam Willmott, tall and adorable and very talented! Showtime is 8:00 PM!!! This show runs thru Feb. 26th, Wed. thru Sat. each week…. at 319 Duval St. Call 296-9911 for tix or go to www.redbarntheatre.com for reservations!! Note that on Thursday at the Barn, you can get 2 tix for only $50.
CHRISTINE MILD’S CABARET SHOW LAST NIGHT….
This was a wonderful show tonight! Christine has an amazing voice…a sensational range….a real gift! The full house loved every single moment of her performance! She can sing any type of song…standards….show tunes…opera….country…rock….ANYTHING…the girl could sing the phone book and make it sound fabulous! I know that someday we will see her name in lights! Not only does she have a super voice, but a dynamite personality. If you have not caught her show at The Red Barn, do yourself a favor and catch it before it is over on Feb. 26th! Christine Mild is a wild child and a great find! Sure wish she lived here in Key West so we can listen to her great voice over and over again! Must commend her musical director on the piano, Sam Willmott, who was also quite wonderful and absolutely darling and irresistible. One of the songs Christine sang was a song Sam wrote, and it was beautiful! Truly a gifted duo. Also want to tell Carmen Rodriguez, Joy Hawkins, John Wells, and all those in the band, how great they were. We are so blessed to live in this 2 x 4 Island with so much talent!
BRUCE MOORE SHOW IN NEW YORK CITY…..March 7 & 9….
On two nights only, March 7th and 9th, Bruce will be presenting shows at The Metropolitan Room at 34 West 22 St. at 9:30 PM. Produced by Blake Hunter and directed by Scott Barnes, it is titled “Bruce Moore…No Moore the Boy Next Door!” All proceeds will go to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS! So if you are in NYC at that time, or are looking for a bit of a break from the Rock….take in this sure to be great show. We will be there! Call 212-206-0440 for reservations. We wish Bruce only the very best on this new adventure!!!! Key West will not be the same without the likes of Bruce Moore!
FABULOUS DISPLAY AT THE CUSTOM HOUSE…. Do yourself a Huge favor, and stop in at the Custom House at 281 Front St., to take in the wonderful exhibit, “Speedway to the Sun”…which is totally exhilarating….and which is why this museum is voted Best Museum in Florida! It tells the story of Henry Flagler who had the Overseas Railroad built connecting Key West to the mainland. You will wish that you had lived in that era as you read and listen to accounts of the construction and the memories of those who had traveled on this Wonder of the World! The museum is open every day from 9:30 to 5 PM…..All other exhibits are great too…as is the gift shop! And LOCALS get in Free on Feb. 20th. Everyone in town should become a member of the Art & Historic Society! Go to www.kwahs.com for more information.
THE GARDENS HOTEL…FEB. 16….
The D’Vine Wine Gallery is open from 5 to 10 PM at 526 Angela St…the best Wine Bar in town! On Feb. 17th, it’s Cabaret Night with the fab Bobby Nesbitt at the piano from 5:30 to 9:30 PM….and on Sun., Feb. 20th it’s Jazz in the Gardens from 5 to 7:30 PM with Lenore Troia and Friends! The Gardens is a HAPPENING place…especially when the d’vine Kate Miano is on the premises!
AT LATEDA….FEB. 16th….
It’s the always wonderful Debra & Patrick entertaining in the By Georg Bar at 8:30 PM!!!!
THE LARRY & JENNA SHOW…2/16..
This show is now upstairs at the Hog’s Breath at 9 PM….KONK 1500 AM Radio airs this show live every Wed….lots of special guests join Larry Smith & Jenna Stauffer! Be a part of the audience!
A MUSICAL TOUR ABOUT TOWN….at THE RED BARN….FEB. 20-21….
Locals stars, Ben Harrison & John Wells wrote the songs which are great fun and are all Key West oriented. Ben and John will be joined by Marjorie Paul-Shook, Gary McDonald and Tom Murtha for 4 nights only at 8 PM at the Red Barn. Call 296-9911 or go to the website at www.redbarn theatre.com for tickets! I can vouch that this show is always GREAT fun!!!!!
TERRI WHITE STARS AT LATEDA…FEB. 17th……
Take your honey to see Broadway Star and Legend, TERRI WHITE, as she performs her fab cabaret show LIVE onstage in the Crystal Room at Lateda on, 2/17th. If you have never seen Terri, you are in for a huge treat! Showtime is 9 PM…Gayla Morgan is at the piano….and it does NOT get much better than Terri White and her ‘Back From Broadway Show.’ Call 296-6706 for reservations.
FREE CONCERT EVERY WEEKDAY AT ST. PAUL’S CHURCH…2/14 TO 2/18…
All invited to attend this free piano and organ concert presented by David Lowe, from Noon until 1 PM each day of the week.
KEY WEST LIBRARY LECTURE…FEB. 16TH…
John Lohr, KW Maritime Historical Society Free Lecture on WWII in Antarctica at 7 PM. At KW Library, 700 Fleming St….292-3595 for info.
KEYS KIDS PRESENT “YOU’R A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN” FEB. 17, 18, 20…
This delightful show, directed by Cameron Murray, with musical director, Nancy 3 Hoffman, with a live orchestra, plays at KW High School at 7:30 PM on 2/17 & 18 and at 4 PM on 2/20. Go to www.keystix.com for tix or at the door…or at MacArthur Music, 906 Kennedy Dr.
WALK ON WHITE ON THURS., FEB. 17TH….
Everyone is invited to partake of Walk On White from 6 to 9 PM….ALL the shops, galleries, etc. will be open for your browsing and buying pleasure with lots of special goodies being served at most of them!
STONE SOUP GALLERY….2/17…
During the Walk on White…visit this gallery at 802 White St….featuring the watercolors of Sean P. Callahan….paintings that capture the feel of undersea life and the people who live near it. Also, see the fab jewelry of Donna Barnett and other artists, like Bill Welch!
WET PAINT GALLERY OPENS ON FEB. 17…
This Contemporary Art Gallery at 430 Duval St. will have an opening reception from 5 to 9 PM and are invited to attend. RSVP by e-mailing wetpaintgallery@live.dom.
AT THE BOTTLECAP GROOVE LOUNGE….FRI., FEB. 18TH…
ALL tips go to American Cancer society Relay for Life Team….5 to 8 PM…live music…snacks…raffles…VIP bartenders…Come and have fun and help a great Cause!
FULL MOON HOWL ON FEB. 18TH…
The HOWL, a café and gallery stroll takes place from 6 to 9 PM in the KW Art District on Upper Duval. More specific info to follow
FRANGIPANI GALLERY…FEB. 18TH…
Stop in during the Full Moon HOWL to attend the artist reception for Will Fernandez…see his exhibit of acrylic, wood and ceramics…whimsical, with a sense of humor and delight! 6 to 9 PM…meet the artist at 1102A Duval St.
CAPTAINS OF IMPROV AT HOG’S BREATH…FEB. 18TH…
This Improv comedy group performs 2 shows upstairs at Hog’s Breath at 8 and 10 PM! Come and sit back and laugh!
AQUA NIGHTCLUB ON 2/18…
It’s Dave Bootle performing from 5 until 8 PM at 711 Duval St. This guy rocks!
HOUSE & GARDEN TOUR….FEB. 18 & 19…
This will be from 10 AM to 4 PM….wonderful homes and gardens to tour…to benefit the Old Island Restoration Foundation…5 fab houses….tix are $25…buy online at www.oirf.org or call 294-9501…or at TIB Bank, Royal Furniture, or at houses on the tour….see ads in the paper.
FUNDRAISER AT THE LITTLE WHITE HOUSE…FEB. 19TH…
There will be an exceptional early-evening program for President’s Day Weekend at the Little White House on Front St. From 5 to 7 PM, John Avlon, political commentator for CNN News & Sr. political columnist for The Daily Beast, will moderate a rare evening of open conversation about growing up as a descendant of an American President. The esteemed panel will consist of Margaret Hoover, Clifton Truman Daniel, Luci Baines Johnson and, Susan Ford Bales. Tix are $100 and all proceeds go to the continuing restoration of Harry Truman’s Little White House. ($80 is tax deductible). An added bonus for all ticket holders, will be a meet & greet on Feb. 18, at 5 PM at the Little White House, with Jimmy Olson at the piano & Eric Haley singing….songs that were favorites of past Presidents. Call Bob Wolz at294-9911 for any questions.
CONCERTS AT THE STUDIOS…FEB. 19 20….
Feb. 19….Josh White Jr., ‘one of music’s premiere vocalists,’ in concert at 8 PM.
Feb. 20…A Multifaith Folk & Gospel Celebration with Rev. Elizabeth & Noel Paul Stookey, Josh White, Jr., and the Bahama Village Voices of Praise Choir…at 2:00 PM. The Studios is at 600 White St….Tix can be bought by going to www.keystix.com or by calling 295-7676 or 296-0458… $25 in advance and $30 the day of the show.
DAVE BOOTLE AT RICK’S ON FEB. 19TH…
Catch this dynamic entertainer at this Duval Night spot….from, 8 until Midnight!!!!
CAFÉ SOLE’S SUNDAY BRUNCH FOR AIDS HELP…FEB. 20…
All invited to this 10th annual event…Brunch begins at 11 AM…A FAB cuisine is planned for you by John & Judy Correa…includes unlimited mimosas and bellinis with champagne. Music by Libby York & Gordy Michael…Cost is $50 and all proceeds go to AIDS Help! Call 296-6196 to reserve your table.
JIM SALEM…GREAT ART EXHIBIT GOING ON until Feb. 22nd….
One of Key West’s finest artists, Jim Salem has a dynamite show going on with his latest collection, “All That Inspires”….Visit the wonderful Cocco & Salem Gallery at 1111 Duval St…the Gallery is open Daily!
HEADS UP ON TENNESSEE WILLIAMS 100th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION…..
The Tennessee Williams Exhibit in KW at 513 Truman Ave., and the KW Art & Historical Society, have teamed up to offer a month-long series of events to honor the contributions of Tennessee Williams, a KW resident for 36 years. Events are: A POETRY CONTEST….deadline to enter is March 14, and managed by Connie Gilbert….An ARTIST’S CHALLENGE…..March 19, and managed by William Welch. $300 & $150 prizes will be awarded to 1st & 2nd place winners in both contests, with a Reception on March 27th. For complete details, and to enter the contests, go to www.KWAHS.com and click on CELEBRATE TENNESSEE WILIAMS’ BIRTHDAY. Now get those poems and paintings ready for this great event commemorating Tennessee!!!!!
HELP KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL WITH OPERATION GRADUATION….
It may seem early to send this out, but the community is already 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. The Business Community and all individuals are 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. For info & questions, contact Leslie at 293-1549, ex:54434, or e-mail her at leslie.holmes@keysschools.com. Thanks for your help & caring!
HOWARD LIVINGSTON ON DIRECTV….EVERY WEEK.
This super great entertainer Live on DirecTV, channel 354, every Thursday evening at 9 PM with a new episode showcasing The Keys and Key West! It is then shown again on Tuesday and Sunday evening. You can also go to www.conchtv.com and www.keywesttime.com and see all episodes 24/7 wherever you may be!
NEW INTERIOR DESIGNER IN TOWN…
My friends, Helen & Larry O’Connor, have informed me that “after a lengthy absence from KW, Michael Perkinson, ASID…RID, has returned and has opened his business, _M Interior Design_, a full service interior design studio in his home at 828 Olivia St.. Michael has over 25 yrs. experience…. he can put the WOW factor into any of your projects.” His phone number is 305-509-2659…. michael@minteriordesignkw.com.
SIGN UP NOW FOR BRIDGE PARTY…March 1st….
Register now for The Henry Woods Bridge PARTY, a benefit for the Waterfront Playhouse. The PARTY will be held March 1st at the Key West Yacht Club, 2315 N Roosevelt Blvd. Cost is $50 to enter…Time will be 6:00 PM…All skill levels are welcome. Prizes will be awarded, and of course, bragging rights as the Winner! Fee includes complimentary hors’d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Call Mary Ann Westerlund at 294-7158 to register!
AT ABC KNITTING KEY WEST SHOP….ALL WEEK…
This week, owner, Dottie Harden is featuring her vast collection of vintage, antique linens for sale! Come & pick up a free copy of Caring for these treasures. Located at 930 Eaton St. Call 295-3400 for information.
SCHOONER WHARF OPEN AIR ART & MUSIC AFFAIR…LOOKING FOR ARTISTS…
This event will be on March 5, 2011. All original artists are encouraged to apply…limited space….artists of all mediums, like painting, printmaking, sculpture, carving, photography, ceramics, etc. For info go to www.schoonerwharf.com and click on Special Events. For applications & questions send e-mail to swartaffair@yahoo.com or call Capt. Carl at 304-22
HAPPY FEBRUARY 16th BIRTHDAY TO….
…the very special SHIRLEY FREEMAN….that dear, PHILIP SHELDON….and sweetie-pie, ARLENE DOTY!!!!
Love to YOU…and Remember…
Keep doing what you’re doing…and you’ll keep getting what you’re getting!
Lynda
LONG RANGE PLANNING…..more info to follow in the weeks ahead….
2/16…The Temptations at Tenn. Wms. If you have tix for this show and can’t go, PLEASE call the box office at 295-7676 and turn them in as there is a Big waiting list.
2/18-19-20….KW Garden Fest at the Forest & Garden on Stock Island….call 296-1504 or go to the website at www.keywestbotanicalgarden.org for info.
2/20…..FREE admission for Locals at the Custom House, 9:30 to 5 PM all day!!!
2/21….Susie Speidel at Tenn. Wms….8 PM…Music of Jerry Herman…295-7676 or keystix.com
2/21….Taster’s Guild at Bonnie & Clyde’s….292-4004…7 PM
2/21….Artisan Tasting Upstairs at Louie’s (wine)…6 to 8 PM
2/23…..KW Contemporary Dance Co. Show at 8 PM at Tenn. Wms…One Night Only…www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 for tix.
2/24…..Johnny Rodgers Band at Tenn. Wms. Cabaret at 8 PM….295-7676 or www.keystix.com.
2/26….Carnevale in Venice…6 to 11 PM at W. Martello Gardens..sponsored by Sons & Daughters of Italy 294-3025.
2/26…..KW Burlesque in Cabaret Room at Tenn. Wms…..www.keystix.com or 295-7676.
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