WOW! IT’S WEDNESDAY!!!!

                              WEDNESDAY MARCH 30th,  2011, in KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!

PRAYER CHAIN…                                            Please keep the following in your special thoughts and prayers…….Carol Schenk….Stephen Elliott….Rose Lopez….Claire Carroll…..Jennifer O’Lear……Nancy Robinson….Sally Lewis….Alan Ferguson …..Vanessa McCaffrey……Richard Crooks…Richard Stephens… Lottie Domski…Anne Stevens and Family…..the Winiarski Family……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!

KONK AM 1500 RADIO……This Week!!!!             3/30…. Tune in to Michael Shield’s ArtWaves from 11 to noon…..He has author Rick Skwiot on the air.  On 3/31 it will be singer/songwriter, Ben Harrison who will talk about his 4/1 concert at The Studios (read below)….On 4/1, it’s Film on Friday with Shirrel Rhoades!!!!!

AQUA IDOL LAST NIGHT….                                  A  new exciting Aqua Idol…to benefit the KWAR (Key West Assoc. of Realtors) Scholarship fund for students in the High School began last night at 6:30 pm.  Emcee is the always fab Randy Thompson, & judges were Tony Konrath, Martha Robinson and Cindy Lu.   There were many new contestants including, Dominique Barrera, Kathy Bradshaw, Elizabeth Capestany, Tim Dahms, Gerald Hughes, Rachel Martinez, Yleana Vurai, Jonathan Watson, Kristin Wilson, and Yadiris Wood!  For more info contact  Christopher Elwell 481-1790.  This is always a super fun night!

“BECKY’S NEW CAR”, AT THE RED BARN…Wed. thru Sat. each week….3/30-4/2….                 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 9^th.  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!

‘REASONS TO BE PRETTY’ AT RED BARN….4/3,4,5….…            This play, written by Neil LaBute & directed by Carole MacCartee,  runs Sun., Mon., & Tues. through April 5^th.  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.

CONGRATS TO THE HOLLENBACKS AND CONCH TV….                               Gail & Craig Hollenback of ConchTV have some great news to share…Congrats are in order!   Just go to…. https://www.conchtv.com/conch-republic-media-group-press-release-01?rootcat=home and you will find out what everyone is excited about!  We share in their joy!!!!  

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!

SCHOONER WHARF, MARCH 30^th….            From Noon until 5 pm, it’s Michael McCloud…….From 7 to 11 pm, it’s Raven Cooper & Bubba Lownotes…..From 9 pm until 1 am, it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart.

JOSEPH LOWE PERFORMS FREE CONCERT AT ST. PAUL’S 3/28 to4/1           This concert is presented from Noon until 1:00 PM, every day during the week only.  FREE!!!!

LATEDA ON MARCH  30 and 31……                                   It’s great music from Debra & Patrick at 8:30 PM in the By George Bar…..Bring your dancin’ shoes!!!!!   

NEXT FISH FRY AT ST. MARY’S ,  FRIDAY….APRIL 1st…                         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!

SKIPPER AND GORDY AT SALUTE…APRIL 1st…      These great duo entertain for your dining pleasure, every Friday at Salute Restaurant at Higgs Beach, 1000Atlantic from 5:30 to 7:30 pm!  Skipper Kripitz, Gordy Michael, good food, gorgeous setting,  the ocean, blue skies, the sunset, great music…..That should definitely make someone’s Thankful Thursday List!!!!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN SCHEDULE….3/30 and 31….                        On Wed., 3/30 it’s Lenore Troia entertaining from 5 to 9 pm.    On Thurs., 3/31, it’s Gordy Michael and Carmen Rodriguez, sexy as all get out,  performing  5 to 9 pm in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott….2 for 1 cocktails from 5 to 7 pm every single evening!  Special Tapas Menu on Tues. & Thurs.

THE CAPTAINS OF IMPROV….APRIL 1st…                  This fresh comedy group performs at The Hog’s Breath at 8 and 10 pm at 400 Front St., until April 22^nd.  From then on they are the opening act for The Red Barn’s Short Attention Span Theatre on Wed. thru Sat., at 8 pm,4/27 thru 5/28.   Go to www.thecaptainsofimprov.com   for more information .

COMEDY CLASSES HELD SUNDAYS…..                       The Captains of Improv will be holding Comedy Classes on Sundays, from 4 to 6 pm.  The $75 fee includes five classes and admission to five shows.  Come learn, play & laugh with a team of improve pros at Digital Island Media, 955 Caroline St., Suite 7.  For more info e-mail mike.captains.improv@gmail.com or call 731-4680.

BABY T AT THE BULL ON MARCH  31….                 Allison Mayer, AKA Baby T, performs at the Bull from 10 pm until 2 AM!!!!!  She is red hot!

LIBBY AND GORDY AT CAFÉ SOLE…April 3rd…                   This great duo performs from  noon until 2 pm at Café Sole for Brunch.  Call 294-0230 to reserve.

JIMMY OLSON ENTERTAINS AT SQUARE ONE….4/3 & 4…..…                     Jimmy will be at the piano from 6 to 9 pm at Square One Restaurant….playing all your fave tunes….All singers are invited to sing while Jimmy plays!  Just let him know!  Every Sun. & Mon. evening!

SHAMELESS PLUG FOR BOB…..                                      Did you know my husband Bob Frechette is a Key West Realtor?  He is with Compass Reality in the Truman  Annex and he sells all over the Island.  If you need some help or have someone interested in property….give him a call at 305-304-2584 or e-mail him at rfrec59@bellsouth.net.  He is the best if I do say so myself! 

THE STUDIOS OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ART CLASSES…..                     April offers the perfect chance to try a weekly class at The Studios, 600 White St.  Artists Karen Beuprie (Mon. Watercolors) Tues. with Rick worth…..Jim Salem teaches on Wed……To find out about workshops and classes, go to www.tskw.org or stop by the Armory or call 296-0458 for more information

NANCY 3 HOFFMAN AT TENNESSEE WILLIAMS ON MARCH 30^TH…             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 30^TH…              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.

LUCKY STREET GALLERY OPENING…MARCH 30^th….                      An artist reception for Cynthia Wynn and Michel Delgado will be on Wed., March 30 from 6 to 9 pm at Lucky Street Gallery at 1130 Duval St.  Call 294-3973 for further info!  All invited!!!!

MIKE EMERSON AT BLUE HEAVEN….MARCH 30^TH….                       It’s the cool sounds of solo guitar and vocals from Mike Emerson from 6 to 9 PM at Blue Heaven on Petronia & Thomas St.

D’VINE WINE GALLERY OPEN AT THE GARDENS…3/30 to 4/3….        This hot spot is open from 5 to 10 pm every Wed. thru Sun.  Thursday is Cabaret Night from 5:30 to 9:30 pm and Sunday is Jazz Night from 5:30 to 8:00 pm.  This Sunday will be Gordy Michael and Skipper Kripitz with special chanteuse, jazz singer, Christine Naughton.  Great to see Skipper & Gordy at The Gardens again!

LARRY & JENNA SHOW LIVE AT THE HOG’S BREATH…MARCH 30^TH….       Be a part of the audience as this show is aired live at 9 pm for KONK 1500 AM Radio!  The guests are always interesting……Call 296-4222 for more info

BLACK & SKABUDDAH AT CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD ON 3/31 & 4/1……      This duo performs from 6 to 10 PM at Conch Republic Seafood Co. on Greene St.

HAPPY HOUR AT THE BOTTLECAP GROOVE LOUNGE ON FRI., APRIL 1^st….            From 5 to 8 PM tonight’s tips will go to benefit Samuel’s House, which provides a safe haven for hundreds of women & children who have become homeless due to poverty, violence, substance abuse, ill health or other traumas.  All invited…1128 Simonton St.

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 1^ST…             Laurie’s  1^st concert is on April 1st 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!  There are great seats available for the 10 pm show….which hear is going to be a hum-dinger!!!!!!

THE PAUL COTTON BAND AT SCHOONER WHARF….APRIL 1 & 2….         The legendary Paul Cotton of POCO, winner of multiple Gold & Platinum records, performs at Schooner Wharf 2 nights only……others in the band are Joel Nelson, Marty Stonely, Russ Scavelli (Skabuddah), and Gregg Shanie.  7:30 to 11:30 pm…go online to www.paulcotton.com for more info.  

WELCOME HOME BOBBY NESBITT!!!!!  APRIL 2^nd!!!!!                        Can’t wait for the return of Golden Boy, BOBBY NESBITT!  He will be back from his travels to Lisbon, and will be at the piano from 6 to 10 pm on Saturday, April 2^nd…..at Tavern ‘N Town in Beachside Marriott!  Let’s give Bobby a warm Key West welcome!

REGGAE FEST ON APRIL 2^ND……         Reggae legends, Pato Banton and Calton Coffie, showcase their world renowned rhythms at this Fest on Sat., april 2^nd, from noon until 6 pm at The Sugarloaf Lodge, MM17.  These are two charismatic reggae singers…food and libations will be available…..Tix are $20 in advance or $25 at the gate.  Tix can be bought at any one of the nine Centennial Bank branches in the Keys.  No picnic baskets, coolers, backpacks or pets allowed.  Bring a lawn chair or a blanket.  For more info go to www.lowerkeyschamber.com or call 872-2411. 

RUMMAGE SALE BENFIT FOR KWAR SCHOARSHIP FUND…APRIL 2^ND…ITEMS NEEDED….   Rummage Sale items are badly needed for this sale…..looking especially for used furniture in good condition, and usable things for the home.  Call Christopher Elwell at 481-1790 and arrange for a pick up of your donations.  This benefit will be from 9 am until 3 pm on April 2^nd. ….A Sidewalk Sale at Royal Furniture next to Publix in Searstown.  This is presented by KW Assoc. of Realtors…and benefits our local high school students.

WANT TO BE A PART OF THE PEOPLES THEATER OF KEY WEST?        If so, please contact Artistic Director, Tammy Shanley at 612-386-7426.  There are 2 very important large jobs available (volunteer positions) for someone dedicated….Board President & Executive Director.  If these jobs interest you, please call Tammy or go to info@ptkw.org.

JAZZ AT THE GREEN PARROT….APRIL 3^RD…               It’s that great jazzy trio of Richard Crooks, Mike Emerson and Tim McAlpine at 1:00 pm at the Green Parrot every Sunday!!!!  All jazz artists are invited to join in the jammin!!!

 WONKA FESTIVAL NEEDS CHOCOLATE….April 3…                          The 9^th annual Willie Wonka Chocolate Festival benefiting the Cancer Foundation of the Florida Keys will be 4/3 at the Southernmost House at the end of Duval St.  They need chocolate donations of all kinds…cakes, cookies, candy, donuts, etc.  If you can donate call Doria Goodrich at 293-7104.  The Event actually takes place on 4/3 from 11 am until 3 pm.

AT THE PIER HOUSE….APRIL 3^RD…..                              Larry starts playing at 7 PM…..Then, at 9 PM, he will be showcasing the wonderful musical talents of Maj Johnson!  All welcome to enjoy this really marvelous Key West singer and all around great gal!

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 INGHAM 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!

LARRY HARVEY’S 90^TH BIRTHDAY ON APRIL 6^TH….                    Please plan to attend Key West’s most beloved LARRY HARVEY’S 90^th birthday celebration at Aqua Nightclub, from 5 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, April 6^th!  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 & BAND PERFORM AT THE SAN CARLOS, APRIL 12^TH….           Howie and the Mile Marker 24 Band will be doing a gala benefit performance for the Waterfront Playhouse on April 12^th at 8 pm at The San Carlos Institute!  He has LOTS of new songs planned, and if you have never seen him….this is a MUST!  He lights up every stage and every room!  Go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 294-5015 for tickets.  One night only!!!!

HOLD APRIL 15^TH FOR BUTTERFLY BALL….        The Blue Butterfly Ball will be held at the Tropical Forest & Botanic Gardens on Stock Island, on 4/15, from 5:30 to 10:30 PM …..Go to www.kwbgs.org for tix or call Gail Lima at 296-7373 or e-mail her at gaillima@hotmail.com. 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TASTE OF KEY WEST, APRIL 18^TH…                          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 14^th 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!

PARAPROSDOKIAN SENTENCE …War does not determine who is right…only who is left!

HAPPY MARCH 30^th BIRTHDAY TO…       tennis ace, CAROL BURNHAM…..and….HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ultra talented couple, VINCENT ZITO and CAMERON MURRAY!!!!!

Love to YOU…and Remember…          May happiness touch your life today as warmly as you have touched the lives of others

Lynda