NOVEMBER….SWEET NOVEMBER!!! NOVEMBER 19TH THRU NOVEMBER 25th, 2013 KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!! HAPPY NOV. 19TH BIRTHDAY TO…..SHERRY SWEET-TEWELL… HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….SUZANNE & WISH WASHBURN!!! AQUA IDOL ON NOV. 19….From 6:30 to 8 pm, a group of caring vocalists will be singing their hearts out for the KW Business Guild and Scholarships for students… Please stop by and support this special org! Always a great time for a good cause! FIONA MOLLOY AT MCCONNELL’S IRISH PUB ON NOV. 19…..This fabulous vocalist performs from 7:30 to 10:30 pm at McConnell’s, 900 Duval St…..great food, staff, atmosphere…and FIONA….the best!!!! ANTONIA’S AIDS HELP DINNER ON NOV. 19…..This fabulous event takes place at 6:30 pm at this amazing restaurant…..Christopher & Patrick have prepared a feast to make your mouth water….with wine pairings of course….Call Pam at 296-6196 for tix….this is always a HUGE sell out…so good luck!!!! SHERRY SWEET-TEWELL BIRTHDAY ON NOV. 19…Sherry will be celebrating at 2 Cents Restaurant on Applerouth Lane, and if you want to stop by to wish her a Happy Birthday do so after 7:30 pm!!! VIRGILIO’S ON NOV. 19….It’s the Crizzbees at 9 pm….behind La Trat on Applerouth Lane. Skipper and Co. perform!!!! TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON NOV. 19….Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas perform from 5 to 9 pm! THE MUSE AT KELLY’S UPSTAIRS…NOV. 19….Happy Hour from 5 to 7 pm….Open Mic Night!!!! WINE TASTE AT MICHAEL’S ON NOV. 19….From 5 to 7 pm, Michael’s is hosting their 15 for 15 Wine Club for Thanksgiving….$15 gets you in to tast 15 wines for purchase at about $15 each….Great food to accompany….and your fee counts toward any mixed case of wine. LATEDA ON NOV. 19….Christopher Peterson’s EYECONS Show at 9 pm…call 296-6706 for tix….Dave Bootle performs in the By George Bar at 9 pm!!! SMOKIN’ TUNA SALOON ON NOV. 19….6 pm, Andrew Duhon performs….9:30 pm, it’s Rusty Lemmon and Chad Burtch!!! CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO. NOV. 19…Jeff Clark performs from 6 to 10 pm. HOG’S BREATH, NOV. 19,20,21….Entertainers are…Early….Joel Nelson….Afternoon, Jimmy Parrish….later on, Highway 61!!!! HAPPY NOV. 20TH BIRTHDAY TO…..KEVIN HOYES…GINNY DOEBLER…DAVID BRAY …SAM WILLMOTT!!!! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….PAT & JOHN BOLLINGER!!! BOBBY & SKIPPER AT SALUTE ON NOV. 20…..This dynamic duo will perform from 4 to 6 pm at Salute on the Beach!!!!....and every Wednesday!!! We will most likely get there before our dinner plans tonight!! It will be a full night for the Frechettes’ for sure!!!! Call 292-1117 for reservations! TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON NOV. 20….Mike Emerson performs from 5 to 9 pm!!! FREE DIVE-IN MOVIE ON NOV. 20….Come to Ibis Bay Resort at 3101 N.Roosevelt Blvd. to see an always wonderful FREE movie with FREE popcorn at 8 pm. WINE TASTE EVENT ON NOV. 20….This takes place at UVA Gourmet Shoppe, 519 Fleming St….starts at 6 pm…..Great new wines to taste and buy….Karen Rhoades Moore will be presenting her jewel designs…..also the upstairs studio, Deluxe Designs owned by Suzanne Brown will be open to the public. SWING DANCE LESSONS ON WEDNESDAYS…..7 pm at Paradise Health & Fitness, 1706 N Roosevelt….Taught by Lucy Carleton & Tom Wheaton…6 week course thru Dec. 11….no partner needed….call 296-6348 to sign up. LATEDA ON NOV. 20&21…Dave Bootle entertains from 9 to midnight!!! He rocks! SMOKIN’ TUNA SALOON ON NOV. 20….6 pm, Rusty Lemmon….at 9:30 pm, it’s The Andrew Duhon Band! VIRGILIO’S ON NOV. 20….It’s Caffeine Carl & the Buzz at 9:30 pm. CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO. NOV. 20…Din Allen entertains from 6 to 10 pm! SCHOONER WHARF ON NOV. 20…Noon to 5, Michael McCloud….7 to 11 pm, Tim Hollohan. WATERFONT PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS THE BEST DEAL IN TOWN…..Yes folks….this is it!!! As a board member of The Waterfront, I ask everyone to consider becoming a member of the esteemed WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE!!!! For ONLY $100, you received a wonderful Dining Card which entitles you to a SPECIAL 20% DISCOUNT off at the following fab restaurants: 2CENTS…AZUR…BISTRO 25 at the Westin …CAROLINE’S…CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO….EL MESON de PEPE … FOGARTY’S…GRAND CAFÉ…HOT TIN ROOF…JACK FLATS … KELLY’S … MANGOES … NEW YORK PASTA GARDEN…PALM HAVEN at The DoubleTree…RED FISH BLUE FISH…SHOR AMERICAN SEAFOOD GRILL at the Hyatt…SOLO AMERICAN BISTRO … SOUTHERNMOST BEACH CAFÉ..SQUARE ONE…T.G.I. FRIDAY’S!!!! That’s 20 marvelous restaurants and the card is good from now until Sept. 30, 2014!!!! An amazing deal that pays for itself in a very short time!!! Note that Some of the restaurants discount 20% on the entire bill including liquor….but ALL take 20% off the entire FOOD bill. Some take 20% all meals, like breakfast lunch and dinner…..but ALL take 20% off lunch and dinner. Just present the card upon ordering and voila! You receive your incredible discount!!!....all season long and in the summer too!!!! Please do me a favor, and go to the website at waterfrontplayhouse.org and check out how to become a valued Member….and tell them I sent you!!!! To me, signing up is a no-brainer! By the way, there are many levels of membership, and each level provides fabulous perks….but ALL levels…even the smallest at $100, provides the Restaurant Card!!! Take advantage of this great Waterfront Perk!!! WATERFRONT’S “AND THE WINNER IS”….ON NOV. 22&23 ONLY….Tix are on sale for the Season Opening Concert at the Waterfront Playhouse….Key West’s most glorious vocalists and actors will be singing all those amazing Oscar Winning Songs…directed by Danny Weathers & musical direction by Charlie Lindberg….Nov. 22 tix are $70 and include and After Party…Nov. 23, same concert, no party and only $50. Attire for Opening Night is KW Formal and includes champagne at Intermission….Party sponsored by the Elwell Family and catered by Small Chef at Large. Call 294-5015 or go online to waterfrontplayhouse.org for tix to this Fabulous Event!!!! If you hole tix to this Show and cannot attend, please let the box office know ASAP!!! Thx! THE MUSE AT KELLY’S UPSTAIRS…NOV. 20…Island Authors Showcased at 5 pm….Happy Hour from 5 to 7 pm…Key West Poetry Guild Readings live at 7 pm. JAZZY WEDNESDAY ON NOV. 20…..From 7 to 10 pm, at Club Levity 618 Duval at Angela Sts…..across from Mangoes….Musicmakers, Joe Dallas, Tim McAlpine, Hal Howland, and vocalist, Peter Diamond entertain…a new jazz venue in town! MCCONNELL’S IRISH PUB ON NOV. 20….Pub Trivia Night…7 rounds 7 prizes…7 to 9 pm! CONDE NAST TRAVELER MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES AWARDS!!!!! Three of our finest Key West Hotels, The Gardens, The Marquesa and Island City House, were awarded the title of ‘BEST IN THE WORLD’ in Florida’s Top 20!!!! I especially congratulate Kate Miano and Carol Wightman who made the Top 10 in ALL of Florida! An amazing accomplishment!!!! JAZZ JAM SESSION BENEFIT FOR QUEEN KATHLEEN ON NOV. 14… HAPPY NOV. 21ST BIRTHDAY TO….TERRY SCHMIDA…PAUL FOSTER!!!MARTIN’S RESTAURANT HALF PRICE LUNCH ON NOV. 21….Every Thurs, Local’s get 50% off delish lunches from 11 am to 2 pm….917 Duval St. 2ND ANNUAL CHALK FEST NOV.21-24….This unique event presented by Michael Shields and Art In Public Places is from 10 am to 6 pm…..At the promenade at the Truman Waterfront…See great artists from across Florida, create chalk masterpieces. This is a judged event…prizes and prestige prevail!!! WALK ON WHITE ON NOV. 21……From 6 to 9 pm, all galleries, shops. Etc. are open for browsing and buying…..a KW tradition!!! Make sure you don’t miss The Studios, The Harrison Gallery and Stone Soup Gallery for sure!!!! CONCH A DOODLE AT THE STUDIOS ON NOV. 21….50 local artists have designed orf embellished a Rooster that will be auctioned or raffled thru the year to raise funds for TSKW…..600 White St. MUSIC, THE SOUL OF KEY WEST BY RALPH DE PALMA ON NOV. 21….Also that night at The Studios, photographer/author, Ralph DePalma will host a reception in Space 2! Book signing and all that jazz!!!! 6 to 9 pm!!! THE MUSE AT KELLY’S UPSTAIRS ON NOV. 21….Merry Agape performs from 8 to 10 pm…Happy Hour from 5 to 7 pm…. CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO. NOV. 21….Tony & Oscar entertain from 6 to 10 pm. HERMIT CRAB RACES ON NOV. 21….At Shanna Key Pub, 1900 Flagler…6 pm…benefits Habitat for Humanity. Wagering allowed! TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON NOV. 21….Carmen & Michael T entertain from 5 to 9 pm!!! SMOKIN’ TUNA SALOON, NOV. 21…6pm, Rusty Lemmon…9:30 Caffeine Carl & Buzz. VIRGILIO’S ON NOV. 21….Caribe performs at 10 pm till late!!! SCHOONER WHARF ON NOV. 21…Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud…to 7to11 pm, Cool Duo entertain. AQUA NIGHTCLUB BACK BAR...OPEN NOV. 19-24 THIS WEEK…… The very secluded, intimate and charming Back Bar at Aqua Nightclub is now open from Tuesday to Sunday every week! 5 to 10 pm…..711 DUVAL….The fabulous Rick Dery, bartender to the stars, is at the darling back Garden Bar every Thursday thru Sunday and adorable Shawn is there on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. from 5 to 10 pm…. Lots of special plans are set for this great spot… Bartenders are specializing in some exotic and wonderful new inventive drinks for your pleasure!!!! SPECIAL KEY WEST COUPLE NEED PLACE TO RENT…..A couple I know and care about is going through a bit of a tough time and perhaps you can please help! Facing health problems, they need a place to be in for at least 6 months….They are also willing to House Sit for those who are not around for a good part of the time. At this point they seek to remain anonymous but trust me I can vouch for them. If you or someone you know can help at this time…please call at 305-923-3818. Thank you so much. They are willing to fix up or paint any vacant properties….. MOMENT OF GRACE AT RED BARN ON NOV. 19-23…If you haven’t seen this terrific and thoughtful play….these are your last few days!!!!! .This NEW play starts at 8 pm….written by Bob Bowsersox of TheatreXP, and directed by Rebecca Tomlinson, with a fabulous cast, including Vanessa McCaffrey, Bob Bowersox George Gugleotti, Ross Pipkin, Kaleb Smith, Karl Stahl, and Tony Konrath.…..runs through Nov. 23 only….. Get tix online at redbarntheatre or call 296-9911 for reservations! See you there! (Note this is a special non-subscription event at the Barn.) MINI REVIEW ON MOMENT OF GRACE…..Congrats to TheatreXP! We saw ‘Moment of Grace’ last night and we were captivated by it! Bob Bowersox did a fabulous job of writing, casting, doing the set and starring in this very special play that is guaranteed to have you talking and thinking about it a LOT! The opening night crowd enjoyed every moment…..and rightly so. The cast was exceptional and they deserve to receive a standing O every night! I encourage EVERYONE to go and see this super new play presented at the Red Barn only until Nov. 23. It makes for very stimulating conversation afterward!!!! Get tix now at the above phone # or website. A great way to begin the Theater season in Key West for sure!!!! And Congrats to all the actors who wowed me….and to Rebecca Tomlinson who did a fantastic job directing!!!! (Make sure you read Connie Gilbert’s rave review in Paradise today!!!!) MUSE OPENS AT KELLY’S….…MUSE is the name of the new rooftop bar located at Kelly’s Caribbean on Whitehead St…..This is just perfect for all artists…of any kind…in town who are looking for a venue to present their talent to Key West. It will be open from Sun. thru Thurs. each week, with special drink and food prices. WEDNESDAY.: Features Literature…Authors in KW will be featured…scribes at 5 pm and Poetry at 7 pm……THURSDAY: Live Music and Comedy will be featured….MONDAY: Burlesque in Key West…..TUESDAY: Theatre and Dance….short plays, improve, Dance lessons & productions, etc… If you have a special talent and would like to sign up for an evening at Kelly’s MUSE, call Abbie Skibinski at293-8484…The really interesting thing about it, is there will be NO cost to the artist using the space for the night. Any sales or door fees go directly to the artist! What a great way to promote your talent…. I congratulate Kelly’s for coming up with this marvelous venue for all artists in town. This is a wonderful spot to hone your craft….and artists have the chance to join Kelly’s membership and receive FREE bar tabs for participating. Call now and book a date…and then let me know so I can advertise it on my blog! BOB FRECHETTE IS THANKFUL ON THURSDAY…”LOTS to be thankful for….First of all I want to thank EVERYONE who made my Nov. 13 birthday so extra special…to everyone who sent e-mails, I am overwhelmed!!!!! (received over 150 and they are still coming in!), facebook messages…..cards…..calls…..gifts….and special kudos to my dear wife, Lynda….to Perry & Rita, the Beatties, Mark Watson, Bobby Nesbitt, the Kaufmans, the McMackins, Rusty & Joyce, Jill Caldwell, Billy Cartledge, Matt Hulsey, Bob Bowersox, Melody Moore, Hilary Dolbeare, Bunnie, the Russ’s, the Ryans’, Carmen, Steve & Teresa, Jack, Gail Lima, Diane May, Neal & Evelyn, George Bernat, Sue Paden, Carolyn Sullivan, Debra & Patrick, and anyone who showed up at Lateda that I may have inadvertently omitted! You made my birthday memorable and very special indeed!!!! Great big thanks!” I AM THANKFUL….For George Fernandez and Sam Trophia, who were just named HUMANITARIANS OF THE YEAR by the American Red Cross! And to the LOPEZ Family who will receive the LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD! These are wonderful and well-deserving individuals….giving, caring and loving in every single way. They make Key West a better place just by their very presence, for them, I give thanks!!!!! CLINT BLACK ON NOV. 21….Country Legend, Clint Black performs at Tennessee Williams Theatre at 8 pm…..keystix or 295-7676 for tickets. LAST CHANCE TO SEE AT THE TROPIC…..THE GEOGRAPHY CLUB….THE COUNSELOR….. HAPPY NOV. 22ND BIRTHDAY TO….DENNIS HUDSON…DENNIS PISCOPINK … JENIFER KRUSKAMP… CINDY EMMETT!!! WATERFRONT’S’ AND THE WINNER IS’….NOV. 22 7 23……This is two evenings of Oscar Winning Music…..8 pm at the Waterfront Playhouse….Tix are nearly sold out!! It will be a fabulous night Darling!!!! Nov. 22, there is an after party sponsored by the Elwell Family….cost is $70 per ticket…..Nov. 23, cost is $50…same show but no after party!!!! Call 294-5015 for tickets or go to waterfrontplayhouse.org. Walk the red carpet at the Waterfront in your fancy KW duds!!!! THANKSGIVING JAM & BOOK SIGNING ON NOV. 22 …..A night of great music, good deeds and musical reunions featuring Larry Baeder, Bill Blue, Barry Cuda, Mick Kilgos Ken Fradley, and MORE…to benefit the Bahama Village Music Program…..ALSO, Ralph DePalma will be signing his new fabulous book, “Music the Soul of Key West” which EVERYONE in town will want to have in their possession!!!! 7 pm, book signing and 8 pm, show!!!! Tix are $30 or $25 for members. Go to keystix or call 295-7676 for reservations! Note that Ralph’s book, will be available to purchase after Nov. 22 at rwdepalma at $29.95. Makes a great Christmas gift!!!! KW FUNDRAISER at THE BOTTLECAP, NOV. 22….This is from 5 to 8 pm at 1128 Simonton St….It is for the Flight of the North Pole sponsored by the Silverliners who want kids to have a good Christmas in Key West. Auction, prizes, raffles, etc. MCCONELL’S IRISH PUB ON NOV. 22…..A The Love Lane Gang entertains from 8 to midnight every Friday…900 Duval St. This is a dynamite group! TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON NOV. 22….Mike Emerson entertains from 6 to 10 pm!!! CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO. NOV. 22…1 TO 5PM, Nick Norman entertains. …From 6 to 10 pm, it’s Black & Skabuddah!!! SALSA DANCE LESSONS ON FRIDAYS…..A WITH Lucy Carleton & Friends…..7 pm at Paradise Health & Fitness, 1706 N. Roosevelt…all levels….$6…drop in and no partner needed! Call 296-6348 to sign up or for info. LATEDA ON NOV. 22&23…..Christopher Peterson’s EYECONS show is at 9 pm in the Crystal Room…call 296-6706 for tickets. Dave Bootle entertains in the By George Bar at 9 to midnight. SMOKIN’ TUNA SALOON, NOV. 22&23….6pm, Nick Norman & Caffeine Carl…9:30 pm, The Andrew Duhon Band. SOUTHERNMOST CIGAR CLUB ON NOV. 22 & 23…..Deb Hudson & Soul City entertain from 7 to midnight every week. 300 Front St. HOG’S BREATH, NOV. 22&23….Early, Kenny & Cuda….Afternoon, Jimmy Parrish… Later on….Highway 61!!! A PUN FOR YOU….The short fortune teller who escaped from prison: A small medium at large!!!!! MARTIN’S RESTAURANT ON NOV. 22…All You Can Eat Crab Legs…$28 every Friday at 917 Duval St. Daily Happy Hour, 4 to 6 pm…$5 martinis and margaritas & bloodies. MCCONNELL’S IRISH PUB ON NOV. 22….The Love Lane Gang entertains from 8 to midnight at 900 Duval St. VIRGILIO’S ON NOV. 22 & 23…..The Monks of Phunk perform both nights at 10 pm! SCHOONER WHARF ON NOV. 22&23…..Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud….7 to midnight, Biscuit Miller & the Mix!!! GREEN PARROT ON NOV. 22 & 23….Xperimento performs at 5:30 and 10 pm both nights!!! TROPIC CINEMA NOV. 22-NOV. 28…..Movies to see: 12 YEARS A SLAVE….ALL IS LOST… THE BOOK THIEF…LAST VEGAS…CAPTAIN PHILLIPS (ends Tues. Nov. 26).. HAPPY NOV. 23RD BIRTHDAY TO…. FRED GREENBERG…DEBRA YATES…ROB FRECHETTE!!! TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON NOV. 23….Bobby Nesbitt is at the piano from 5:30 to 10 pm!!! GARDEN CLUB SALE..NOV. 22&23….10 am to 3 pm at the West Martello Tower, 1100 Atlantic Blvd….FREE admission and parking…..trees, plants, orchids, etc. also serving lunch. THE GARDENS HOTEL…NOV. 23…Jimmy Olson is at the piano from 5 to 7 pm!!! SURVIVORS REUNION CONCERT ON NOV. 23….This will be from 6 to 10 pm at Blue Heaven Restaurant. Sponsored by WOMANKIND….Call 320-0607 or 294-4004 for info. Special guests …The Love Lane Gang!!!! All proceeds benefit local medical & wellness centers…Tix are $15….729 Thomas St. at Petronia! CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO. NOV. 23….1 to 4 pm, Tim Hollohan performs…6 to 10 pm, Chad Burtch entertains! HAPPY NOV. 24TH BIRTHDAY TO….BRANDON BEACH…HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO MY QUEEN KATHLEEN AT BLUE HEAVEN ON NOV. 24…The Queen is in the house, singing as only she can…..from 6:30 pm till 10 pm on Sundays, with Michael Gills on the guitar! Only in Key West can you dine with the rooster, chickens and The Queen all at the same time!!!! Located at Thomas & Petronia Sts. ANIMAL FARM OPEN ON NOV. 24…..The Farm will be open from 1 to 3 pm… MUSE AT KELLY’S ON NOV. 24…Fresh Art Market at 2 pm…Happy Hour from 5-7pm. TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON NOV. 24…Rob DiStasi is at the piano from 5 to 9 pm!!! LATEDA ON NOV. 24….It’s “Turkey Tea Dance” at 4 pm…..At 9 pm, it’s black & Skabuddah performing in the By George Bar!!! GREEN PARROT ON NOV. 24….Biscuit Miller performs at 5:30 and 10 pm. At 1 pm, it’s the Jazz Showcase!!! SMOKIN’ TUNA ON NOV. 24….Rusty Lemmon performs at 9 pm. VIRGILIO’S ON NOV. 24…At 9:30 pm, it’s Robert Douglas performing! CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO. ON NOV. 24 ….Jeff Clark performs two shows…1 to 5 pm and 6 to 10 pm!!! SCHOONER WHARF ON NOV. 24…Noon to 6 pm, Michael McCloud & Friends….6:30 to 11 pm, Marty Stonely & Friends! HOG’S BREATH ON NOV. 24….Early, Sunday NFL….afternoon, Jimmy Parrish…Later on, Highway 61. HAPPY NOV. 25TH BIRTHDAY TO…..CHRIS ELWELL….JIM SHEPHERD!!!! TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON NOV. 25….Michael Thomas entertains from 5 to 9 pm!!! DUELING BARTENDERS AT AQUA ON NOV. 25….It’s Randy Thompson doing singing duels with either Mark Watson or Gassy Winds…..a hoot…5:30 to 8 pm every Monday! MUSE AT KELLY’S ON NOV. 25….Live Burlesque Show at 8 pm….Happy Hour from 5 to 7 pm! TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON NOV. 25….Michael Thomas entertains from 5 to 9 pm!!! SMOKIN’ TUNA ON NOV. 25….6 pm, Scott Kirby….9:30 pm, Caffeine Carl & Nick Norman!!! CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., NOV. 25…The Bahama Boys entertain, 6 to 10 pm. HOG’S BREATH ON NOV. 24….Early, Zack Seemiller….Afternoonish, Chris Thomas….Later, John Nemeth!!! SCHOONER WHARF ON NOV. 24….Noon to 5 pm, Raven Cooper & Heavy Kevy…7 to 11 pm, Cool & the Shades!!! MORE TO DO’S…… QUEEN KATHLEEN GREER NEEDS YOUR HELP….On Nov. 14th, a magical evening took place when much of the members of the Paradise Big Band, performed a benefit to help vocalist, Queen Kathleen and her three children, who have fallen on rough times. It was a true ‘happening’…musicians kept showing up all evening and also vocalists, including Denis Hyland and Rock Solomon….though Queen Kathleen entertained and sang with the Band, most of the evening! I am hoping that this will be presented again as it was sensational. But in the meantime, I ask for you to open your hearts and arms and your wallets… to Queen Kathleen and her family. Please mail checks made out to Kathleen Greer and forward them to Mike Gillis, at 1400 Kennedy Dr., Key West, FL 33040. I thank you for your care and generosity. Kathleen sang for the Waterfront Playhouse in Aqua Idol last year….she was wonderful! Let’s help her now! MARC HOUSE NEEDS XMAS TREE VOLUNTEERS….Trees arrive at 8 am on Nov. 26, Dec. 3 and Dec. 10….Lot is open from 9 am to 8 pm….Volunteers are needed 9 am to 1 pm…. 1 pm to 5 pm…. and 5 to 8 pm. Nov. 29 is the Grand opening day and help is needed! Call at 360-2613 to volunteer or 296-9556. ART!KEYWEST! ANNOUNCES 2013 SEASON OF ACTIVITIES...This takes place Nov. 29-Dec. 1…..All ART related events …participating are The Waterfront Playhouse, FRINGE theater, KW Contemporary Dance Co….Galleries around town…. Help is needed…If you want to help with this EVENT, as a volunteer, go to artskeywest/How-Can-I-Help....See ArtsKeyWest for the developing schedule. NEED A GOOD YARD WORKER/HANDY MAN?....The adorable, Lance Harvey just moved here from Virginia Beach and he is looking for work. A hard-working fellow he has worked for contractors and in landscape maintenance. He is willing to take on small to medium sized projects of any kind…house and garden related jobs…excellent at detailing cars too…He is reliable and has good references. He is a new friend of Jimmy Olson and Jimmy vouches for him that he won’t let you down. If you can use someone with his abilities please call 401-439-7021 or 305-292-1210. You can also e-mail Jimmy at jimmy.d.olson@gmail. KEYS CHORALE HOLIDAY CONCERT…DEC. 6…..8 pm at Old Stone Methodist Church, on Eaton & Simonton Sts…..$20 tix…get tix at keystix. BE IN THE HOLIDAY PARADE & SUPPORT THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE, DEC. 7 … The Holiday Conch Train will be in the Parade once again!!! Wear your holiday best and meet at Bay View Park at 6:3 0 pm….parade starts at 7 pm….It is great fun folks! $50 per person…Hand out candy and beads to children along the parade route…. Some candy will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own candy and beads to pass out….You will not believe how many kids of all ages, are begging for handouts! It really is a hoot!!!! Go to waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 294-5015 to sign up to participate in this annual event!!!! KW ARTS COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP PARTY ON DEC. 12…..This is always a gala event… this year at the gorgeous home of Dennis Beaver & Bert Whitt….5:30 to 7:30 pm… but…Please save the date and be there!!!! Entertainment by Bobby Nesbitt and Libby York!!! Get in the Holiday Spirit!!! ‘LEADING LADIES’ PARTY COMING UP ON DEC. 14….Meet the great cast of ‘LEADING LADIES’…. from 6 to 8 pm at the gorgeous home of Neal Ruchman and Evelyn Maldonado, 1001 Southard St…..cocktails, champagne, hors d’oeuvres …. Danny Weathers will preview the exciting new season at the Waterfront…Disco dancing at 8 pm….$75 per person. Call 294-5015 or go to waterfrontplayhouse.org to attend. “JAZZPOP!” ON DEC. 8…..Ruben Navarro is doing this Jazzy show at 7 pm on Dec. 8 at The MUSE at Kelly’s Upstairs…Tix are $10 and then……. RUBEN NAVARRO HOLIDAY/ CHRISTMAS SHOW ON DEC. 14….Still feeling the afterglow of his last successful concert, Ruben is planning a fab show for your enjoyment at Kelly’s Caribbean MUSE upstairs…301 Whitehead St….Tix are $12 in advance by calling 393-7802 or $15 at the door. LIBBY YORK FANS HEAR HEAR!!!!....Libby, she of that sultry jazz voice, is now back in Key West!!! She announces that that she will have a CD release concert on March 26, 2014…fab pianist, Jeremy Kahn from Chi-town and Bobby Nesbitt will be on hand to share Libby’s new music with you. Tix are now on sale for this show by going to keystix. Note that Libby will be performing at KITANO on Park Ave. & 38th in NYC on May 7 with jazz great, Warren Vache…. RUSTY HODGDON PENS NEW BOOK….Popular award winning Key West author, Rusty Hodgdon, has just published his fourth ( arguably the BEST) book, THE EYE. Another exciting psychological thriller, THE EYE explores the nature of guilt and the paranoia that feeds from it…sure to keep you on the edge of your seat! Go to Amazon and search for Rusty Hodgdon!!!!! CONGRATS ON THE KEY WEST FILM FEST!!!....This event is getting better and better! We so enjoyed the three movies we saw….RUNNING FROM CRAZY, the documentary by actress Mariel Hemingway….super movie, with a fab reception at the Hemingway House….and meeting Mariel was a delight…she is beautiful and charming! AUGUST:OSAGE COUNTY….stars Meryl Streep & Julia Roberts and a sensational cast. LOVED this movie….The acting is as good as it gets….and I look forward to seeing this movie again when it is released on Dec. 25……How does Meryl do it? She gets better and better with every movie she is in…and Julia Roberts is magnificent!... The last movie we saw was GOOD OL FREDA, about Fred Kelly, the delightful lifelong secretary to the Beatles…..loved it! Key West just keeps expanding and growing and becoming more and more fabulous…if that is possible!!!!! CONGRATS TO LINDA SPARKS….The very talented and lovely, Linda Sparks, has been announced as the new Director of Music and Principal Organist and Choirmaster at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. We also congratulate Joe Lowe for a marvelous and inspiring 43 years in that job and wish him a wonderful retirement. WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES NEW SEASON….Tix are NOW on sale for our fabulous theater season….Get season tix by going to waterfrontplayhouse.org or call the box office at 294-5015. You do NOT want to miss a single show! Shows are LEADING LADIES (12/17 TO1/18)…OTHER DESERT CITIES (1/28 TO 2/15)… … XANADU THE MUSICAL (3/4 TO 3/29) … SOUVENIR (4/8 TO 4/19) … A DOG STORY (5/8 TO 5/24) … plus 3 very special events ….AND THE WINNER IS!...A Concert of Oscar-Winning Songs presented by Key West’s finest vocalists…Friday and Sat., Nov. 22 & 23 only…with an after party on the 22nd…. SWEET SEASONS….CARMEN SINGS CAROL KING on Feb. 7 only at The San Carlos…. STAR WORDS, March 24..one night only! All can be bought now….Get the seats you want on the dates you want…buy now as not to be disappointed! TAVERN ‘N TOWN DEALS….15 % off entire check for Locals….2-4-1 Happy Hour every day from 5 to 7 pm….Free breakfast after dining with every entrée purchase…. This great spot caters to Locals!!! TIX ON SALE FOR BOBBY NESBITT & CARMEN RODRIGUEZ SHOWS AT LITTLE WHITE HOUSE…..Go to keystix, to buy your tix for ‘THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES…A SALUTE TO THE USO”…Shows are Jan, 26&27, Feb. 16&18…and March 9 & 10….There will also be one presentation of last season’s MOONLIGHT SERENADE on Feb. 17. These tix go like hotcakes, so sign up NOW!!! TIX ON SALE NOW….Tix are on sale for the Dec. 6 KEY WEST CONTEMPORARY DANCE performance onstage at Tennessee Williams Theatre…8 pm. Go to keystix to reserve your seats. This show is called “Train In the Distance”… Kyla Piscopink has put her heart & soul with this original dance production with dances inspired by the Music of Simon & Garfunkle. SPONSOR A DANCER….To help out the fab KW Contemporary Dance Co. by sponsoring a dancer, go online to dancekeywest.org/sponsor/. To make a tax deductable gift to KWCD….go to DanceKeyWest.org. ALEXANDRA DIETZ EXHIBIT TILL NOV. 14…..Make sure you stop in at the Armory to see the fabulous photography exhibit by Alexandra…600 White St. TIX ON SALE FOR THE RED BARN THEATRE SEASON SHOWS…. Call 296-9911 or go online to redbarntheatre for getting your show reservations made. Or do like I did….stop in at the Red Barn, sit down with Saundra and pick you show dates and seats. KEY WEST FRINGE TIX NOW ON SALE TOO!!!...To find out all information on shows, dates, venues, etc., go to keystix. The first show, COCK….runs Dec. 4-14 … you can also call 295-7676. GREAT CONDO FOR RENT AT THE GALLEON… If you or anyone you know may have overflow guests for Thanksgiving Week, Kristen Ryan has a timeshare unit for rent. 2 Bedrm., 2 bath that sleeps 6 at The Galleon Resort…unit has a pool view…cost is $1,400. for the week, Saturday, Nov. 23 to Sat., Nov. 30…call 336-202-4272 if you are interested. Note the price has been drastically slashed by $700. KEY WEST FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCED….Dates will be Nov. 13 thru the 17. Fabulous events are being planned….Go to kwfilmfest for more info. LUCY BURDETTE aka ROBERTA ISLEIB AUTHORS TWO BOOKS WITH ONE ON THE WAY ….. “Lucy” has written two books in the Key West Food Critic Mystery series… They are entitled, ‘An Appetite for Murder” and “Death in four Courses.” She got rave reviews for these books. To find out more go to lucyburdette. Lucy’s new book, “Topped Chef” is coming May 2013!!!! CONGRATS TO THE STUDIOS!!!!.....So thrilled for Rosi Ware and everyone at The Studios who just acquired the Scottish Right Bldg. on the corner of Simonton and Eaton Sts…..It is perfect for their growing enterprise!!! NOVEL, “GAME ON”….Local author, Suzie Byrd penned a great new book….order it at Amazon or Kindle!!!! FREE DIVE IN MOVIE EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING….. Take advantage of this great chance to enjoy a classic movie for FREE at Ibis Bay Resort on N. Roosevelt Blvd. Free popcorn too….enjoy while adrift in the pool or poolside! Michael Shields offers this opportunity at a super venue!!!! SQUARE ONE 555 DEAL….Every day from 4 to 6 pm, Square One offers $5 drinks, $5 small plates at around 5 pm! For $5 you can get mixed drinks with premium liquors! CONGRATS TO AUTHOR, RODNEY ROSS!!!!.....Dreamspinner Press novelist, Rodney Ross, and his book, The Cool Part of His Pillow, have been awarded Silver Medalist in the Fiction category of the 2013 Global eBook Awards. The novel also recently garnered 1st place in the 2013 Next GenerationIndie Book Awards, in the GLBT Fiction category! Both the paperback, at $17.99 and eBook at $6.99 of his book are available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and the Dreamspinner Press website, and other bookstores nationwide! BOTANICAL GARDEN HOSTS CUBA TRIP….Contact Caroline Cotton to find out the specific dates and itineraries for this humanitarian/ecological tour. Proceeds from the trip helps the KW Tropical Forest and Botanic Garden. E-mail Caroline at [email protected] for information. TIX ON SALE FOR “JERRY’S GIRLS”……This Jerry Herman production will be presented onstage at The Tennessee Williams Theatre on Dec. 22, but tickets are already on sale. Showtime is 7:30 pm…..This show will star Susan Powell, Susie Speidel, and Kristen Michelle….with Bobby Nesbitt, Eric Haley, JB McLendon, Chris Tanner, Rich Simone, Dean Walters, Nathan Gay and Paul Hayes. Directed by Cameron Murray and musical direction by Vincent Zito, this show will be a benefit for The Keys Chorale, The Emily Lowe Music Fund, and the Franko Richmond Scholarship Fund…Full Broadway orchestra…..Tix are $25 and $35…can be bought at keystix. Buy your tickets early! What a great way to celebrate during the Christmastime Holiday Season!!!!! FIONA MOLLOY SEEKS ELDER OR CHILD CARE EMPLOYMENT…..My dear friend, Fiona Molloy, is not only a wonderful vocalist, musician, and friend….she is also a gifted caregiver and loves being “extra hands” for those in need. She is very experienced and comes highly recommended. If you are in need…or know of someone in need of this type of home care, please contact her at 262-490-5002 or e-mail her at DoireOne@aol. She is adept at giving injections, dispersing meds, and any other kind of health care needed. TENNESSEE WILLIAMS CABARET TIX NOW ON SALE FOR BOBBY NESBITT, RANDY ROBERTS, MULLIGAN, HALEY & ROBINSON AND GORDON ROSS!!!!!!!!.....Tickets are now available to the public for the following shows…… “A TRIBUTE TO BOBBY SHORT AT CAFÉ CARLYLE” starring BOBBY NESBITT…Jan. 5 and 6 at 8 pm……PARADISE BIG BAND CONCERTS on Jan. 12 and Mar. 9….8 pm……IRISH COMEDY SHOW on Jan .31….RANDY ROBERTS VALENTINE SHOW on Feb. 10….”The MEN OUR MOTHERS LOVED!’ starring MICHAEL MULLIGAN, ERIC HALEY & MICHAEL ROBINSON…on March 22 & 23 at 8 pm. Tickets are also on sale now for the Gordon Ross Cabaret, ‘When I’m 64”….which is Monday, March 10th. For the best seats book these seats early…like NOW!!! Go to keystix or call 295-7676. I don’t want you to be disappointed!!!!! TENNESSEE WILLIAMS MUSEUM…..Open daily Mon-Sat from 9 am to 5 pm…..and Sundays from noon to 5 pm. FREE to attend…self guided tours….Thanks to Dennis Beaver and Bert Whitt for establishing this wonderful tribute museum to Tennessee Williams who lived in Key West for many years!!!! OCEAN WELLNESS SPA OFFERS GREAT DEAL….Locals will get a 25% off all signature spa services, including massages, facials, body treatments, & ocean manicure and pedicure combos….Book your experience NOW….call 320-0500. Located at 829 Simonton St. Ample parking available! Go to oceanspakeywest for more information! PRAYER CHAIN……Please continue to remember the following in your thoughts and prayers…..Karyann McMillan…..Peter Anderson….Jody Holiday….Ed Swift….Tom Oosterhoudt…..Ron Maranian …Nancy Robinson … Boomer Crue…Virgil Williams … Dee Dee Duecker …Nikki McCausland ...Barbara Nimesheim..….Dave & Jan Schmidt….…Karla Muir …Vincent Gregory … the family of Curt Throlet…Sal Salinero… Richard Stephens …Richard Crooks……Dawn Jones …Sue Lima-Fitch…Tony Freese…Alan Ferguson…John Cee … Claudia Pennington …Jennifer O’Lear…Margaret Taylor…Perry Jones…Carol Schenk … Stephen Elliot…Brent Ramer…Marion DePiero… Patrick Richards….….. Remember, there are many reasons that we pray, not just for curing illnesses. I do believe that when we all send prayers & good vibes to those in need…the many prayers mystically meet & surround those being prayed for. We are ONE HUMAN FAMILY, & we are in this thing called “Life” together…and we have power within us to help our fellow man. Bless you for remembering our loved ones!!’ Prayers work!!!
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