BACK FROM THE BIG APPLE!!!!!

AUGUST 28th THRU SEPTEMBER 2nd, etc., in KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!

NEW YORK INTERLUDE……Bob and I just returned from 5 and a half glorious days in New York City, where we celebrated our Anniversary on Aug. 22. We saw some wonderful shows including NEWSIES….ONCE…CLOSER THAN EVER… CLYBOURNE PARK….PETER & THE STARCATCHER and WAR HORSE. We also got to attend NYC10 at Dixon Place, a lab for performing artists, dedicated to the development of new work where our wonderful Key West Contemporary Dance Co. performed….wowing the full house audience, and making Key West Proud. Performing were Denis Hyland, Carolyn Cooper, Mary Kay Lee, Jordan Fife Hunt, Angela Harriell and Christina Johnson….(Congrats to Kyla Piscopink, choreographer…..Great job…..and next time hope you will dance too!!!!) It was great fun going out with everyone after the show…..ending up at NY nightspot, MARIE’S CRISIS, always a “happening.” We also were thrilled to get together with other great NYC/Key West friends…..Rita Linder & Perry Arnold…..Kenny Weschler…..Pat West & Chip Allen….Donna Barnett & Terri White (spent a night at Don’t Tell Mama, where Terri thrilled everyone there with three amazing songs!!!!!)…..Beth Eunice….Paul Smith…..George Dvorsky (who is starring in CLOSER THAN EVER). Interesting sightings: Actress Felicity Huffman, sat behind me at NEWSIES, and Tracy Ullman sat in front of me at CLYBOURNE PARK! Adding to the great time….the weather was divine and we enjoyed some amazing meals!!!! It was all superb, but like the true Cancer I am, it is always wonderful to get back home!!!!

HAPPY AUGUST 28TH BIRTHDAY TO…..STEVE HABBERSTAD….EDWIN DUNCAN!!!

HAPPY AUG. 28TH ANNIVERSARY TO….KERRY CRESSMAN (GINA MASERATTI!) AND SANDY CRAWFORD!!!!

CARMEN R. & MICHAEL T. AT TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON 8/28….This dynamic duo performs from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott!!! 2 for 1 cocktails from 5 to 7 pm.

AQUA IDOL FOR FANTASY FEST KING & QUEEN….starts AUG. 28……Every Tues., from 6:30 to 8 pm….to benefit AIDS Help….Join Liz & Sue for Queen and MAR KEY, and Seth for King…..

CHRISTOPHER PETERSON AT LATEDA…AUG. 28……Christopher presents his famous EYECONS Show in the Crystal Room at Lateda at 9 pm…call 296-6706 for tickets!!!!

HIGHWAY 61 BAND AT HOG’S BREATH..THRU SEPT. 2…..This Band from Akron, Ohio (near me, here!)…performs at 10 pm till 2 am thru 9/2 at Hog’s Breath Saloon, 400 Front St….Chicago style blues and West Coast boogie blues!!!!

SCHOONER WHARF ON AUG. 28….Noon to 5 pm, it’s Michael McCloud…7 to 11 pm, Raven Cooper…9 to 1 am the Magic of Frank Everhart.

HAPPY AUG. 29TH BIRTHDAY TO….WILL STEPHENS (99)…..LINDA RYSMAN… KARL STAHL..SCOTT COULTER….Please take time to remember FRANK GALEANA!!!

MIKE EMERSON ON 8/29…….Mike Emerson performs from 5 to 9 pm, in the Lounge at Tavern ‘N Town at Beachside Marriott. If you dine at this great restaurant on Wednesday, you have a chance to get your dinner, up to $100, free! Call the manager to the table, flip a coin….call heads or tails and if you call it right, the meal is on Tavern!!!!! Neat deal for sure!

DAVE BOOTLE AT LATEDA ON AUG. 29 THRU SEPT. 1….Dave performs in the By George Bar at 8:30 pm at Lateda! Always a party with Dave entertaining!!!

SCHOONER WHARF ON AUG. 29…..Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud….7 to 11 pm, Gary Hempsey…..9 to 1 am, the Magic of Frank Everhart.

HAPPY AUG. 30TH BIRTHDAY TO….JAY LEVIN…CHRIS TITTEL….SANDY CRAWFORD!!!!

HAPPY AUG. 30TH ANNIVERSARY TO……HELEN & BEN HARRISON!!!

THANKFUL THURSDAY…..I am VERY thankful for the wonderful time that Bob and I shared in New York City, overdosing on Broadway Shows!!! I am also deeply thankful, as I am sure you ALL are, that Hurricane Isaac was so kind to Key West. We hope and pray that it fizzles out and and does no further damage to New Orleans or any other city or state! AMEN!!!!!

FAUSTO’S WINE TASTE ON AUG. 30…..This is the final Wine Tasting at Fausto’s till Oct. Join Vicki Roush from 4:30 to 6 pm at the Fleming St. Store.

KEY WEST BREW FEST KICKOFF…AUG. 30….Come to Smokin’ Tuna Saloon on Charles St. at 5 pm for the Brew Fest kickoff party, a fundraiser for the KW Sunrise Rotary….includes drink specials, raffles, prizes & live music. At 9 pm, the party continues at THE PORCH starting at 9 pm….(at corner of Caroline & Duval).

SHOTS & GIGGLES…AUG. 30….From 6 to 8 pm, Cecil Witt from Premier Beverage is hosting a wine taste featuring Italian Wines…FREE!!!!

4 COURSE BEER DINNER AT TWO CENTS RESTAURANT ON AUG. 30….This restaurant on Applerouth Lane is having a 4-course beer dinner feturing the beers of Cigar City of Tampa. Cost is $55…reservations necessary..call 414-8626!!!!! (Thanks to Mr. Steve C for the info!)

TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON AUG. 30…..It’s Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott!!!!

IBIS BAY RESORT DIVE-IN MOVIE ON AUG. 30….At sunset time, it’s the movie, THE BIG LEBOWSKI….FREE to attend….drinks and eats to purchase! Great way to spend an evening….poolside or in the pool!

SCHOONER WHARF ON AUG. 30…..Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud…7 to 11 pm, Sam Ramos & Carl Peachey….9 to 1 am, the Magic of Frank Everhart.

HAPPY AUG. 31ST BIRTHDAY TO….BARBARA MCCONAGHA…JAY KROTTINGER!!!

HAPPY AUG. 31ST ANNIVERSARY TO…..BILL HEISLER & JOHN WILSON!!!

JIMMY OLSON AT THE GARDENS HOTEL….AUG. 31…..Jimmy is at the piano from 5 to 7 pm in the Conservatory at The Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St.

VALERIE & CHRISTIAN AT BLUE HEAVEN ON AUG. 31…..Sultry singers, Valerie Carr and Christian Monzon, perform from 6:30 to 9:30 pm at Blue Heaven Restaurant. It may be HOT now, but just wait till you check out the red hot chemistry between these two entertainers!!!!!

FLORIDA BEER CO.’S POOL PARTY ON AUG. 31….This Beer Fest event will be at the Southernmost Pineapple Bar at 1319 Duval St. at 1:00 PM with give-aways, drink specials, and more.

SLOPPY JOE’S EVENT ON AUG. 31….The Tap Room hosts a Beer-a-palooza Happy Hour at 5 pm till the late evening.

FINNEGAN’S WAKE 2ND ANNUAL BEER DINNER ON AUG. 31…From 6 to 10 pm at this Grinnell/James St. restaurant & bar.

KONA BEER DINNER 8/31…..6 pm at the Southernmost Beach Café. Call 295-6519 or go to www.keywestbrewfest.com for info or to sign up. Tix are $100 per person and includes tax and tip…..fabulous menu!!!!

CRAFT BEER SEMINAR & CHEESE PAIRING ON AUG. 31 & SEPT. 1….From 10 am to 12 pm on both days at The Restaurant Store, 1111 Eaton St…..Learn beer styles & food pairing, sample unique beers with yummy cheeses….learn beer history & brewing processes….learn how to be a beer sommelier,,,,learn about proper beer glassware….AND KEEP THE GLASSES! Only $35…seating limited…Reservations a must…call 294-7994.

BOTTLECAP BENEFIT ON AUG. 31….From 5 to 8 pm, all tips will benefit the Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition…helping Moms & Babies in our community! Celeb bartenders, complimentary appetizers… silent auction… entertainment…in the GROOVE Lounge at 1128 Simonton St.

EYECONS SHOW AT LATEDA ON AUG. 31……Christopher Peterson’s Eyecons Show is at 9 pm in the Crystal Room…call 296-6706 for tickets!!!!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN ON AUG. 31….From 6 to 10 pm, it’s solo guitar & vocals from smooth, Mike Emerson in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott!!!

KEY WEST BURLESQUE ON AUG. 31…..This is a live HOT burly Q show starring TaTah DuJour and a bevy of beauties and stud muffins….. with Denis Hyland as Emcee! And music by Melody Cooper & Richard Crooks…..9 pm, upstairs at Mangoes…Call 771 0729 to reserve seats……last time to see will be Sept. 7.

THE PIER HOUSE….AUG. 31 & SEPT. 1…..Larry Smith solo piano at 7 pm in the Wine Galley at One Duval St.

SCHOONER WHARF AUG. 31….Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud….7 to Midnight, THE PAUL COTTON BAND…9 to 1 am, the Magic of Frank Everhart.

AT THE TROPIC AUG. 31 THRU SEPT. 6….Coming: HOPE SPRINGS (Loved it!!!)….LAST CALL AT THE OASIS…..Held Over:….YOUR SISTER’S SISTER…THE DARK KNIGHT RISES….PARANORMAN IN 2D & 3d….Going:…The Intouchables!

HAPPY SEPT. 1 BIRTHDAY TO….STACY MITCHELL.

POP UP EVENT AT FAST BUCK FREDDIE’S ON SEPT. 1…..There will be special reception featuring the partner photographers, PERRY FRANTZMAN, Alan Kennish, and Jorge de la Torriente from 8 to 11 pm, at 500 Duval St….FREE event…and all are invited to attend! For more info call Daniella Woody at 890-6477 or go to danielawoody@gmail.com.

BEER FEST EVENT AT JDL’S BIG 10 PUB……SEPT. 1…..Located on Caroline St. Come for opening day of college football.

BREWFEST TASTING FESTIVAL…..Sept. 1….From 4 to 8 pm on South Beach, Key West next to Southernmost on the Beach Hotel…..More than 1000 different beers to taste….$30 in advance or $40 at the door. There is a VIP hour from 3 to 4 pm….$75 in advance…..

MICHAEL THOMAS AT TAVERN ‘N TOWN….SEPT. 1……Michael T is at the piano from 6 to 10 pm in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott!!!

BOBBY GREEN AT THE GARDENS HOTEL ON SEPT. 1…..Bobby performs from 5 to 7 pm at this lovely spot on Angela St.

SCHOONER WHARF ON SEPT. 1…..Noon to 5 pm, Michael McCloud…7 to midnight, The Doerfels…..9 to 1 am, the Magic of Frank Everhart.

MISCELLANEOUS THOUGHTS, EVENTS, REVIEWS, AND ONGOING PROGRAMS…….

COMING UP AT PEARL’S ON 9/6 & 8…..Singer and former great contestant on the show, THE VOICE, Beverly McClellan, will be performing at Pearl’s GuestHouse on United St. This Miami resident is a great singer and entertainer…..call 292-1450 for reservations!!!!

GOOD MORNING FLORIDA KEYS INFO….Jenna Stauffer hosts this show Tues., Wed., Thurs. and Fri. from 7 am to 8:30 am and also at 7 PM. Jenna is the main Host EVERY day. She is joined by Tom Oosterhoudt of Conch Color only on Fridays, and that is always a happening! You can view these shows on Comcast Channel 87 and at AT&T U-Verse, Channel 19 if you have U-Verse.….and WorldWide also at the times on website www.tvchannel19.com.

CONGRATS TO DR. BRUCE BOROS!!!! Just want to wish Dr. Bruce Boros well in his new location at 1980 N. Roosevelt Blvd. His staff is all back with him and you can call for an appointment at 305-877-4011. (The office opened on Aug. 27th!!!!)

FLA KEYS WATERCOLOR SOCIETY TAKING REGISTERATION NOW…..The Fla Keys Watercolor Society is taking registration NOW for a four day workshop with international painter & author, MEL STABIN….Jan. 30,31,Feb, 1 & 2, 2013…to be held at the San Pablo Catholic Church I Marathon from 9 to 4 pm. Cost is $400 to FKWS members & $475 for non-members. Get registration forms at www.fkws.org or call Karen Beauprie at 847-687-2667.

IN MEMORIAM…..William Larkin, beloved father of good friend, Kristen Larkin LoGerfo, passed away at 3:45 pm on Aug. 18th. He was a wonderful man and father and we share in Kristen’s great loss at this time. You can send messages of condolence to Kristen’s mother at: Marilyn Larkin, 157 Blythewide Dr., Pittsfield, Mass. 01201. Messages of love and support can be sent to Kristen at: 979 Rt. 9 W…Grandview, NY 1

WIN WIN WEDNESDAY AT TAVERN ‘N TOWN……Every Wed. at the fab Tavern’N Town Restaurant at Beachside Marriott….they have a unique offering for diners! When the bill comes at the end of your meal, the waiter will come to your table and will toss a coin. You make the call…Heads or Tails, and, if you make the right call, your meal up to $100 is covered by the restaurant and you WIN!!!!! (Note: Drinks not included!) ALSO….It pays to be a regular at Tavern ‘N Town. Tavern holds a drawing once a month…..sign up for special offers …..and win a dinner for 2!!!! Don’t we all just LOVE manager, Ric Palmer, his great enthusiasm, and all that he does to welcome we locals to this great restaurant????!!!

PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR GOOD FRIEND, LINDA GREENBERG ……The beautiful, talented, and ultra charming Linda Greenberg is going through a challenging time and she needs your help. She will soon be going through radiation treatment and your thoughts, prayers and love will be greatly appreciated. Linda is one of Key West’s shining stars…..and she feels that the more prayers and positive thoughts coming her way, the better….I totally agree with her. Please send Linda messages of support to at lgreenb@msn.com….. You can send personal handwritten messages and cards to her at: Linda Greenberg….45 East 89th St….Apt. 31 E….New York, New York 10128. Having experienced some very challenging experiences myself, I know the power of the supportive and praying community behind you. Thank you for remembering my precious friend at this unsettling time.

2 BEDRM. HYATT CONDO FOR RENT ….. Jim & Kristen Mc-Glynn Ryan have a timeshare unit for rent, during President’s Day Week, Feb. 17 thru 24, 2013….It is a 2 bedroom condo that sleeps 6 to 8 people…at the Hyatt Beach House. The Hyatt normally charges $3,500 per week…..The Ryan’s will charge only $2,100. To view the property, go to http://www.hyattvacationclub.com/hvc/en/properties/beachhouseresort.html. For more questions e-mail Kristen at kristenmcglynn@hotmail.com. That is a great price for a lovely in-season resort!

TIX NOW ON SALE FOR BOBBY/CARMEN SHOWS AT LITTLE WHITE HOUSE!! …. I am giving you a big heads up….These shows, starring Bobby Nesbitt & Carmen Rodriguez, on January 29 and on February 17 & 19 of 2013 are already going fast. Top tables have already been sold. Go to www.keystix.com to read the description. There will be a new show, “Moonlight Serenade”….featuring the songs of World War II….and they will also reprise last year’s show a couple of times, “Sentimental Journey” (Feb. 18). Call Now so you will not be disappointed!!!!

LIBBY YORK ALSO AT LITTLE WHITE HOUSE…TIX ON SALE NOW….Go to www.keystix.com to order your tickets for various dates…..Libby York on Jan. 14 & 15…March 11 & 12….April 8 & 9!!!!! Libby’s shows will be celebrating the Key West Lifestyle….”Living in Paradise”…and each show will center on a different and unique theme! Great venue for this super jazz singer!

IN MEMORY OF ARIA AND SCHUBERT…..In Key West, our pets are more than furry or feathered creatures….they are revered and loved and are Family! Our special friend, Gayla Morgan, recently lost her cherished darling Aria….not merely a dog, but a little person…..Wherever Gayla would go, so would go Aria, and everyone knew her and loved her. That is why her passing touches so many hearts and we feel Gayla’s pain so very deeply. In addition, another dear friend, Jimmy Olson is mourning the loss of his beloved feline, Schubert, his loving companion of 16 years. Fourteen years ago, we lost our treasured schnauzer, Pepper, and the memory of his passing still haunts me. I can hardly look at another schnauzer without tearing up. Dear Gayla and Jimmy….I share in your great loss and join you in grieving!

WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE INSTALLS LOOP SYSTEM FOR HEARING IMPAIRED!!!!!…..The Waterfront Playhouse is NOW fully ADA compliant for hearing impaired…and that is B-I-G!!!!! With the help of a wonderful donor & the Florida Hearing Loop Systems, our theater goers who are hearing impaired can come to the theater and hear every word onstage!!!! The entire stage picks up sound & transmits it wirelessly to T-Coil enabled hearing aids as well as cochlear implant users. The system also came with loaner portable receivers and headsets for hearing impaired individuals who do not have aids or T-Coil equipped hearing aids. The quality of the system has been tested and the signal is extraordinary! We welcome ALL theater goers to come to the Waterfront Playhouse and enjoy every single moment…not just visually, but audibly!!!!

PRAYER CHAIN…….Please remember the following in your thoughts and prayers….Linda Greenberg…Jinny Luczak…Ricky Cartledge-Hall…Ron Chmura……the families of Kristen LoGerfo, Lois Kline and Emily Lowe….Lester Boatwright…Dawn Jones…Stephen Selka…Sue Lima-Fitch …Tony Freese…Alan Ferguson…Jean Claude Gosselin…Carol McNealey…Merle Hohman…Jennifer O’Lear…Pat West…John Cee…Liz Kern…Ruth Cahoon…Karl Muir…Ed Block…Margaret Taylor…Perry Jones…Will Stephens…Patrick Richards…Lee Garrison…Richard Stephens…Marion DePiero…Brent Ramer…Carol Schenk…Stephen Elliot…Tony Martinez…There are many reasons that we pray…not just for illnesses…..I believe that when we all send prayers and good vibes to those in need….the many prayers mystically meet and surround those being prayed for. We are One Human Family, are all in this thing called life together, and we have power within us to help our fellow man. Bless you for remembering our loved ones.

CONGRATS TO TIM GREENBERG…..It is wonderful that we have some great news from the proudest parents on earth, Linda & Fred Greenberg…..Their son, Tim, has been nominated for an Emmy award for his work as a Supervisory Producer of THE DAILY SHOW, with Jon Stewart. We hope he wins!!!!!!

WILLIAM WELCH INVITES YOU TO A PAINTING TRIP TO CUBA…..Artist Bill Welch invites all interested artists and friends to attend this fabulous trip to Cuba…..If you are interested call him at 508-361-3117…..The trip is Jan. 18 to25, 2013 and it sounds fabulous!!!!! Great itinerary. Call NOW!!!!

CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST SALE AT 7 ARTISTS….ALL OF AUGUST….Jewelry Designer, extraordinaire, JENNIFER BADRY, is holding a Christmas in August Summer Sale at 7 Artists Gallery, 604 Duval St. all the month of Aug. Additional 10% off online orders at www.mangoseasonkeywest.com. Enter code, SUMSAL, at checkout! Call 293-0411 for more info.

WE REMEMBER EMILY BOYD LOWE……It is with a heavy heart that I share with you that we lost the wonderful Emily Boyd Lowe, who passed away peacefully at 2 am on August 1, 2012, surrounded by her loved ones. Emily was a true Key West treasure….someone cherished by all who knew her. For many years she headed the marvelous Keys Chorale and was teacher, mentor and friend to all in the Chorale. She was a beautiful person, inside and out, and a real Lady. You can send messages of sympathy and caring to her husband, Donald Lowe at, 3170 Gousty Knowe Lane, Lake Leelenau, MI 49653. There will be a memorial service to honor Emily in either October or November. In the meantime….keep Emily’s husband, Don and the family in your choicest thoughts and prayers as they deal with their great loss. And, if you look into the sky at night you will see a bright star shining in the Heavens…..that would be Emily Lowe shining brightly like the special star she was. The choirs of angels will never sound better with Emily directing them! She will be missed more than words can say.

THE SHINGLES!!!!!…..I just heard from one of my readers that her husband is plagued with an horrendous case of the Shingles….affecting his forehead, face, all his senses….he has no energy, is in constant great pain surrounding his eye and head. It can be very serious especially in the facial area. She highly suggests that everyone get a shingles vaccination. I think I have to agree with her. Better safe than sorry, right?

MANDY MILES NEW BOOK RELEASED!!!!…..Wonderful Key West journalist, Mandy Miles, has come out with another marvelous book, MORE OF MANDY MILES’ TAN LINES: ONLY IN KEY WEST!!!! This is a book you will all want to own and purchase extras to give to Key West enthusiasts as gifts! This delightful read is available for $12.95 on Amazon.com. For a signed copy or more info e-mail mandymileskw@gmail.com to arrange for shipping and delivery! (Look on the back side to read the comment I made about Mandy’s writing!!!)

HALF OFF AT 2 CENTS ON APPLEROUTH UNTIL END OF SEPT…..Get half off dinner for locals at 2 CENTS…whatta deal!!!! If you have been wanting to try this special spot out, NOW is your chance!!!

FAST BUCK FREDDIE’S POP-UP GALLERY OPENS NOW OPEN…..The fabulous Fast Buck’s as we knew it is gone….(and the memory will ALWAYS linger on!!!) but it has re-opened as a Pop-Up Gallery! It is open daily from 11 to 4 pm and from 8 to 11 pm, and those exhibiting are Gallery on Green, Joy, Harrison, Morada Way Arts District, Eric Anfinson, Sherry Sweet-Tewell, Alan Kennnish, and Martha dePoo. Also photography, PERRY FRANTZMAN will be featured along with KW Art Warehouse featuring photography by Jorge de la Torriente. Stop in and see what it’s all about!

RED BARN ANNOUNCES 2012/13 SEASON!!!! Tickets go on sale at midnight online on July 25…at www.redbarntheatre.com. It’s the 33rd anniversary of The Red Barn Theatre! Mark your calendars for these super presentations….NOV. 7 THRU NOV. 24….New mystery written & directed by Bob Bowersox, ‘PERSON OF INTEREST’….NOV. 29 & 30….Fundraiser, comedy review, ‘MADE IN KEY WEST”…DEC. 13 THRU JAN. 12…..Hit musical, ‘OIL CITY SYMPHONY”, directed by Joy Hawkins, & starring Charles Lindberg, Laurie Breakwell, and Gayla Morgan…..JAN. 22 THRU FEB. 23….’THE DIVINE SISTER….starring Randy Roberts in a gleefully demented tale of the secret life of nuns…O…Vey!……FEB. 3 TO FEB. 18 & MARCH 17 THRU APRIL 8…..LOVE, LOSS & WHAT I WORE” (A Sun./Mon. series) BY Nora & Delia Ephron directed by Carole MacCartee…..a big off-Brdwy hit for 4 years! … FEB. 27 THRU MARCH 2….’TEA FOR THREE…LADY BIRD, PAT & BETTY” starring Emmy award-winning Elaine Bromka…only 4 performances on 3 remarkable First Ladies!….MARCH 12 THRU APRIL 13….’TIME STANDS STILL, directed by Joy Hawkins…..APRIL 16-20….CONCHS, COWBOYS & TALES OF OLD KEY WEST, with John Wells, Tom Murtha, Gary McDonald, George Halloran & the legendary Paul Cotton!!!! APRIL 30 THRU MAY 25….’SHORT ATTENTION SPAN THEATRE’ directed by Mike Marrero.

LOCAL AUTHOR RUSTY HODGDON PUBLISHES 2 NEW BOOKS!…. Rusty Hodgdon, who was the winner of the 2012 Mystery Fest Writing contest, sponsored by the Waterfront Playhouse, has penned two new books, entitled, THE SUBWAY KILLER and SUICIDE. They are “Psycho Thrillers” because they explore the Freudian depths of crime & mystery. Rusty graduated from Yale with degrees in English lit and creative writing. He later graduated from Boston U with a Juris Doctor degree. He worked for 20 years as a public defender in Boston, then with his own firm. He then left his law practice, and moved to Key West to pursue his writing passion. You can purchase these two thrillers online at Amazon.com. To read about them, get tantalizing snippets and purchase them go to the following site: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1/184-3359470-9085020?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=RUSTY+HODGDON.

MARKY MARK PATTERSON NEEDS YOUR HELP…..Marky Patterson, who is running for Fantasty Fest King 2012, is seeking Underwriters or Event Sponsors to help alleviate campaign costs. Presently he needs donations to cover cost of T-shirts, merchandise, posters, printing, flyers, etc.…..I know Marky and he is a super fellow and has a huge heart…..He is running for all the right reasons and he will give 150% for AIDS Help! If you can help in any way, please let him know by calling him at 305-509-2296. You can also contact Marky at markykeywest@gmail.com or you can call Marvin Hunt, campaign mgr. at 724-333-4137. The campaign officially starts Aug. 24 thru Oct. 19, and official contributions toward the “Grand Total” cannot be made until 5pm on Aug. 24 and thereafter…. but now is when all preliminary arrangements are made. Those interested in underwriting and sponsoring send checks to Mark Patterson at 320 Truman Ave., Key West, FL 33040. You will receive a letter from AIDS Help acknowledging your donation for tax purposes.

MICHAEL STEWART IN TRAVEL HOST……It was just great to see the handsome, suave and debonair, Michael Stewart, owner of Square One Restaurant, featured in the CHAIR CHAT segment!

WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES ITS FAB 2012/2013 SEASON!!!!…..I can hardly contain my excitement with the upcoming fantastic theater season recently announced by the esteemed WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE!!! Five great shows and three special events to look forward to and You will NOTwant to miss a single show! Mark your calendars!!!! THE 39 STEPS, Dec. 20-Jan. 12……(stars David Black, Brandon Beach, JB McLendon, & Erin McKenna!!! )……SIX DANCE LESSONS in SIX WEEKS, Jan. 31 – Feb. 16….starring Joy Hawkins and Denis Hyland……THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, March 7-March 30 (starring Danny Weathers, Kristen Michelle, David Black, Marjorie Paul-Shook, Bruce Moore, Jeffrey Harwell, Laurie Breakwell, JB McLendon, Kyla Piscopink, Vicki Roush, Rhett Kalman, Michael Pallansch, Andrew Hodge, Carolyn Cooper, Phil Tabb, Lauren Thompson, & Marc Crow!!!)…TYPHOON JUDY…April 5-13, starring the amazing Christopher Peterson with Jim Rice, musical director……DEATHTRAP, May 2-18……PLUS there are 3 very special EVENTS: Nov. 16 & 17….S’WONDERFUL: AN EVENING OF GERSHWIN, starring 12 of Key West’s Best vocalists…….January 16…..ALL KINDS OF EVERYTHING…A Concert of World & Irish Folk Music with FIONA MOLLOY with Bobby Nesbitt as guest star…….June 10……HOWARD LIVINGSTON & THE MM24 BAND!!!!! I encourage you to become a MEMBER of the Waterfront Playhouse. There are various levels of Membership and they each off lots of special privileges. Go to the website at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org to see the breakdown. You will also want to make certain you get your season tickets for this amazing season!!!!!

PRIME STEAKHOUSE LOCAL APPRECIATION…..50% off all appetizers & 25% off all bottles of wine…..951 Caroline St…..296-4000.

DENIS HYLAND TEACHES DANCE AT COFFEE MILL…..This amazing dancer teaches his blend of cool jazz every Tues. & Thurs. at the CoffeeeMill Studio on Pulhalski…..10:30 till noon….all levels! Call 305-296-9982 to register, or go to www.coffeemilldance.com.

BANANA CAFÉ SPECIALS…..30% off dinner from Tues. thru Sat. from 6 to 7:30 pm…..1215 Duval St. 294-7227…..20th Anniversary Thank you to Locals!

MARTIN’S LUNCH SPECIAL……50% off lunch every Thursday for Locals…917 Duval St…..

GOOD NEWS FROM JOANNA BRADY (SCHMIDA)….Joanna has sold her novel, “The Woman at the Light” to St. Martin’s Press in NYC. The new version (a bit different from the old one) is presently out….it will carry Joanna’s pen name, Joanna Brady. To know more about her book, a historical novel about Key West, go to www.JoannaBradySite.com. I may add…it is the perfect book to add to your summer reading list and a perfect gift. “The Woman at the Light” is also available in hard cover, Kindle, and audio versions. Congrats to Joanna!!!

RODNEY ROSS’S NEW BOOK….This handsome and debonair Key West author, has written a great new book…. “The Cool Part of His Pillow”….Both the paperback, at $17.99 and the e-Book at $6.99 are available from Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, the Dreamspinner Press website and other e-tailers…plus mainstream bookstores, including Key West’s Island Books on Fleming St. It is a great read! Support our Key West authors!!!!

PARDISE TENNIS AT 1800 ATLANTIC….CLASSES AND ALL…..To find out the summer AUGUST Schedule for Drill & Play, Adult Leagues, Jr. Tennis Camp, Private Lessons,, the Pro Shop etc., contact pro, Nicole at 305-395-1035 or go to http://www.paradisetenniskeywest.com.

STEVE CALDERWOOD’S WINE MESSAGE…..This Wine Guru, knows about all Wine related events happening in Key West and in the Keys. To get on his e-mail list, go to winelizard@me.com or to wineslut@me.com. Tell him I sent you!!!

STEVE INFORMS ME THAT……Michael’s Restaurant is doing a summer wine promo….Mon. thru Wed. each week, you will get $10 off any bottle of wine (not half bottles!). Also, the Lush Bar at the Green Pineapple on Duval across from Lateda, is having an Organic Wine & Chocolate tasting all day on Thursdays. 5 wine pairing & 5 different chocolates…cost is $35. Call 855-487-5874 for more info

TEVERY FRIDAY AT B.O.’S …..It’s Richard Crooks and Bara Cuda and other musicians, entertaining at 6!

GREAT DEAL AT CAMILLE’S RESTAURANT ON SIMONTON ST………Camille’s has a great Summer time early Flamingo Special…..50% off dinner between 6 and 7:30 pm….Local ID a must. Served each eve except Monday!!!!! Thanks to Denise and the Gang at CAMILLE’S!!!!!

CAFÉ SOLE DAILY SPECIAL….Cafe Sole on Southard St. offers a 50% off regular menu and selected wines, from 5 to6:30 PM every day of the week!!!!! Thanks to Chef John Correa!!!!

LATEDA HAS LOCALS LUNCH MENU…..From Mon. thru Fri. from 11:30 to 3 pm, Lateda is serving an $8.50 super lunch menu, which includes iced tea & soda. 6 delish choices….just for YOU!

BUZZZ ON TV……Catch Those fab BUZZZ Babes every Tues. at 4pm at beautiful locations….Taping is at 4 pm and all are invited. Catch it every Sat. & Sun. at 6:30 pm & Mon. at 7 pm on WEYW, Ch 87 and AT&TU-Verse Ch. 19….The Babes are Pamela Childs and Rhonda Florence!!!! For taping locations & dates go to The BUZZZ In the Keys on Facebook or call 295-6629. ALL the season’s shows are available on YOU TUBE at www.youtube.com/buzzztv2012. Enjoy the BUZZZ!!!!!!

JAZZ JAM AT THE GREEN PARROT….EVERY SUNDAY……This Jazz Jam will be from 1 to 4:30 pm, every Sunday during the season…..Musicians are Richard Crooks, Mike Emerson, and Tim McAlpine. You are asked to join in the jamming!

AT AQUA NIGHTCLUB THIS WEEK….. Dueling Bartenders is every Monday and it packs em in! Starts at 5:30 pm, and the Dueling Singers are Randy Thompson and either Gassy Winds or Goddess….in full drag! They are all super vocalists!!!! On Tuesdays it’s Aqua Idol at 6:30 PM!!!!!!! The dynamite Aquanettes perform at 9 every night and an extra 11 pm show on Fri. & Sat. You do not want to miss the super entertainment at Aqua Lounge!!!!!!

LATIN DANCE PARTY AT BOTTLECAP…EVERY FRIDAY….with DJay, JC…Latin Music…9 PM….DJ Music starts at 10 PM! 1128 Simonton St.

$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.

Love to YOU…and Remember…….The best way to lose a friend is to lend him money.

Lynda