KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!!  MONDAY MARCH 4 TO MARCH 10, 2024..

HAPPY MARCH 4 BIRTHDAY TO…DANA DAY…SHEILA CULLEN … NICK BATTY … TREVOR DE VOOGHT…ERIC HAUBERT…SARA CLARK … LINDA SOLOMON… DEREK KAREVICIUS…. (Please remember….Mary Jane Bondensen.. Gary Lichtenstein… Dave Schmidt.)   HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. GLENDA & MICHAEL ROWLEY.
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THE FINALE AT AQUA IDOL ON MARCH 4!!!…The Waterfront Playhouse and I…invite YOU to enjoy the Grand 2024 Waterfront Playhouse Aqua Idol Finale!!!!!  This is your last opportunity to enjoy ONE MORE wonderful night of musical entertainment at AquaPlex at 711 Duval St…..Our SUPERB Finalists, singing two songs, are .. JOE TRIPP…. FLOYD JENKINS…. BETTY CARRAWAY …..GREG FISHER …… JORDAN SOMMER ….AND ….. BAHAMA BOB LEONARD..  Showtime is 6:00 PM…Get there EARLY for a good seat…..Laurie Thibaud is our Emcee…. Joining Christopher Peterson and Me as Celebrity Judge is Aqua Idol Coordinator and former Fantasy Fest Queen, DESTINY MONTGOMERY… who will also be a Guest Singer. ALSO  scheduled singers are the amazing CHANNING LYNN and THE ISLAND BOYS, Al Romano, Bill Melchior and Jerry Downs.  Some of our former contestants may also be singing their Swan songs.  After all the money raised that night is counted, the SIX will be called onstage and  The Awards Ceremony will take place.  Top 3 will receive GREAT prize packages and 4-6 will receive consolation prizes.  All proceeds raised during the evening go to support the Waterfront Playhouse, and we are eternally grateful for all our performers and Audience Members!   ESPECIALLY THIS WEEK…..I remind you that if you have a favorite singer  please donate generously during their performance or online (more on that below, next.).   Thanks to all for supporting this Event!  

DONATE ONLINE TO AQUA IDOL CONTESTANTS…..  We truly would LOVE for you to attend Aqua Idol to see our great Show… but if you cannot attend, you can easily donate to your favorite contestant online.  Just go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org … click on the Aqua Idol insignia and donate to the person you so choose.  A Credit Card donation to the Waterfront Playhouse for your Contestant is tax deductible.  You can also send a general donation to the Waterfront Playhouse toward the Aqua Idol  prize package.  If you run into problems call the box office at 305-294-5015.  BIG THANKS.  DONATIONS TO YOUR CONTESTANT CAN BE MADE ALL WEEK UNTIL 5 PM THE DAY OF THE EVENT….FROM 5:01 pm on FEB. 26 till MONDAY MARCH 4.  The online donations will count for the contestant of your choice and added to their  bucket donations that night.

DONATIONS FOR PRIZE PACKAGE SOUGHT…. If you have any last minute donations please bring to us at the Judge’s booth on March 4. If you have checks to donate to the Waterfront Playhouse, please make them out to the Playhouse and place in the bucket containers for the contestant or contestants of your choice.  All checks are tax deductible and all monies raised go to support the Waterfront Playhouse.  Thank you very very much!

WELCOME BACK HOME TO KEY WEST…We are so happy that dear friends, Rita Linder and Perry Arnold are back visiting Key West… and also Kristen & Jim Ryan!  ALSO… A BIG WELCOME to Pat West, former owner of the fabulous KEY WEST PIANO BAR…. that we all loved and miss so much!!!!  Look for them all to be at Aqua Idol on Monday, March 4!!!!!

AT TAVERN N TOWN… MARCH 4, 11, 18, 25…Rob DiStasi performs from 5 to 9 pm. 

THE GARDENS HOTEL MONDAY…MARCH 4, 11, 18, 25…from 5 to 7 pm it’s Mary Spear entertaining ….526 Angela St. 

MY BLOG ALSO STILL ON CONCHTV.COM……You can  go to www.conchtv.com/author/lynda and get my complete blog ….also the recent Birthday and Anniversary Lists and other info including my photo!!!!  

SCHOONER WHARF…MARCH 4…Raven Cooper 12- 5 pm… It’s Joe the Show from 6:30-11 pm.   

MOVIE, ‘THE ROSE TATTOO’… AT TROPIC CINEMA ON MARCH 4….6:30 pm…. get tix on Tropic Website or at the door at 416 Eaton St.  MARCH 11…BABY DOLL AT 6:30 PM….MARCH 18…. PERIOD OF ADJUSTMENT…. MARCH 25… THE FUGITIVE KIND.  ALL AT 6:30 AT TROPIC!  ALL IN HONOR OF TENNESSEE WILLIAMS MONTH IN KEY WEST!

HUGH’S VIEW AT THE STUDIOS, MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS… Open from 5-7 pm…. Happy Hour Bar…. Great Views thanks to Hugh!!!!

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB ON ..Music from 5-11 pm…821 Duval St….Jazz Jam with Skipper Kripitz, Larry Smith & Joe Dallas…8 to 11 pm.

BRIA ANSARA PERFORMS  ON MONDAYS, TUES. & WED.  AT BOURBON ST. PUB from 8:30- 10:30 PM. Bria is a gifted and wonderful singer!!!! (and an Aqua Idol finalist!!!!)

FRIENDS OF THE KW LIBRARY SPEAKER SERIES….. Every MONDAY. at 6 pm…..In the Palm Garden on Fleming St..  MARCH 4 It is NY Times Bestselling author Jean Hanff Korelitz in conversation with author,  Ellen T. white.  6 pm. MARCH 11, It is David McConnell author of multiple books…. MARCH 18…. Speaker is Jeffrey Colvin author of AFRICAVILLE.

PLEASE NOTE… THE PRAYER CHAIN HAS BEEN RELOCATED TO THE ADDENDUM BELOW.   PLEASE REMEMBER ALL THOSE WHO NEED OUR PRAYERS FOR MANY VARIOUS REASONS!  THANK YOU… SCROLL DOWN PLEASE. 

WE HONOR THE MEMORY OF TONY KONRATH…. Special Friend, the multi-talented TONY KONRATH, sadly, passed away on Feb. 29…. He was loved and will be missed more than words can say.  You can send messages of sympathy to Bryan Green, Tony’s loving partner for nearly 50 years, at 141 Simonton St.  Key West, FL 33040.  A memorial or Celebration of Tony’s life is being planned.  Stay tuned.

TRUMAN LITTLE WHITE HOUSE…. MARCH 11 & 12…..Lovely JAZZ SINGER, LIBBY YORK and Tom Vaitsas entertain at 111 Front St.  Get tix at www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.org/foundation/events .     

JILLIAN TODD at TENNESSEE WILLIAMS CABARET ON MARCH 11 AND 12…. The wonderful Jillian, who has just finished a marvelous run in Singin’ in the Rain, at the Waterfront Playhouse…is performing on two nights at 8 pm in the Cabaret Lobby at Tennessee Williams Theatre…  Jillian will be singing the great songs of Joni Michell (‘Both Sides Now’, etc.)  Get tix at www.keystix.com. 

3RD ANNUAL IGGIE’S: KEY WEST MUSIC AWARDS…. MARCH 18….7 pm at Key West Theater…512 Eaton St.  Founded by RAY WEST….Walk the red carpet and hob nob with the best of the best musicians and entertainers in Key West.  Go to www.thekeywesttheater.com for tickets.

LATEDA.. …. Performing in the Crystal Room at Lateda at 9 pm is … The Randy Roberts LIVE! Show ….1125 Duval St.  To check on the  schedule go to the Lateda website.  Downstairs in the Lounge is the superb 3 SUM  who perform on Thursday thru Monday at 8:30 pm. And a new act on Tues. and Wed. at 8:30 pm.   And delish food too!!!!!!   

KAREN BEAUPRIE WATERCOLOR CLASSES….at KW Art Center, 301 Front St…..every Monday thru March 25…. 10 am to 1 pm….All skill levels welcome.  Supply list found at www.beausartstudio.com.  Register at 305-294-1241.  Karen is one of Key West’s most talented watercolor artists!

THE AQUANETTES PERFORM SHOWS EVERY SINGLE NIGHT…. Aqua Nightclub at 711 Duval St. is the place to see the most fabulous Drag Queens….including ….FAITH…INGA …. ELLE … JESSICA… BEATRIX ……  MAYA…and  EPIPHANY!!!  Shows are  Monday and Tuesday at 9 pm….and from Wednesday thru Sunday, there are two shows…at 7 pm and 9 pm.  ..Reserve at www.aquakeywest.com.  Aqua is open from noon to 2 am nightly…. drink specials… full menu… lunch specials…… call 305-294-0555…   Also at Aqua…. there is the Back Bar, the Side Bar , The BIDCAGE CABARET….. the Outdoor Bar and Grill, and each has its own personality!!!!!  MIKE AND JOHN BARRETT are wonderful new owners and are doing super things at AQUA PLEX!! 

GRANT APPLICATION FOR ANNE McKEE ARTISTS FUND 2024…Local Keys Residents can apply from March 1-March 31.  There are MANY DETAILS and much information, so those interested, please go to website at www.McKeeFund.org.    Questions can be sent to McKeeFund@gmail.com.           

ALSO….To contact me, direct all messages to kwlynda@bellsouth.net,  I am interested in ALL  you may have to say.  Also, if you have any information that I could use in this blog, please send it to me and I will try to  include it next time. I need ALL info sent as concisely as possible and must come to me before Sunday at the end of the week… as my blog goes out on MONDAYS!!!!! (and sometimes Sunday night!)  If you want a copy of the recent Birthday/Anniversary List and Overview, let me know by emailing me at above address.

CHARITY BINGO AT GREEN PARROT…Monday at 7 pm… to benefit A WORTHY CAUSE…each and every week. 

VOTE BY MAIL….Please note that every person who wants a vote by mail ballot must request one EACH election cycle.    Request now for 2024 or check your vote by-mail-status at the following links.  Request a vote by mail ballot keysselections.org/Voters/vote-by-mail-Request.

A PUN or LEXOPHILE FOR YOU….It’s hard to explain puns to kleptomaniacs because they always take things literally.
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TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024
HAPPY MARCH 5. BIRTHDAY TO…..AQUA EMPRESARIO, MIKE BARRETT…..MARIAH WOESSNER…. NANCY SEIDEL… TERESA WALLACE… JIM GILLERAN…. CAREY MOORE ….THERESA DUNBAR …FREEBO … (Please remember…. Chuck Neuman.) 
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THE NEXT SHOW. THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE…opens MARCH 13-14..After  a FANTASTIC run of SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, we are all now anxiously awaiting the highly anticipated mystery drama…..’MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS’…Opens in Preview on March 13…Grand Opening On March 14…. Runs through April 6th….and stars…..a superb  Cast…. DAVID BLACK…JESSICA MIANO KRUEL…..DOMINIC PAOLLILO …GLENDA DONOVAN…KARL STAHL…. MORGAN FRAGA PIERSON…. CASSIDY TIMMS….MATHIAS MALOFF…. BARBARA MUNDY…and ….RAY WEST… TIX NOW BEING SOLD  at www.keystix.com…or at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org…or by calling 305-294-5015.

OPENING AT RED BARN ON MARCH 5…..’THE THANKSGIVING PLAY’, starring Elena Devers, Arthur Crocker….. Jeremy Zoma and Nina Pilar…. directed by Mimi McDonald.. This is a dark comedy that will make you laugh, think …may make you mad…and may even make your brain explode in a wacky sorta way.  Get tix at www.redbarntheatre.com or call 305-296-9911…. 

AT TAVERN N TOWN…MARCH 5, 12, 19, 26……the amazing  Carmen Rodriguez and James King 5-9pm.   

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB..MARCH 5…..GREAT entertainment from 5:00-11:00 …821 Duval St. 

AT SCHOONER WHARF….MARCH 5….. noon to 5, Gary Hempsey….from 6:30-11 pm., Marjory Lee…….   

VIRGILIO’S ON MARCH 5… 8 pm…Skipper Kripitz with singer, Kathleen Peace, Journey Blue and Larry Smith and Christine Cordone.  

COMEDY KEY WEST.. 218 Whitehead St…..Go to www.comedykeywest.com to get tix and see the monthly lineup…. Or call 305-985-7370.  Joe Madaus and Co. always have top notch comics to have your rolling in the aisles!!!!

THE GARDENS HOTEL TUESDAY…..MARCH 5, 12, 19, 26…… Gregory James….entertaining from 5 to 7 pm in the Atrium.  526 Angela St. 

TOUR OF ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH EVERY TUESDAY AT 1:30 PM….. David Eyer conducts tours of the Nave at this beautiful and historic Church on Duval St at Eaton. 

AT TENNESSEE WILLIAMS THEATRE…MARCH 5 ONLY….The LOVELY musical…LITTLE WOMEN, will be at ..8 pm…Get tix at www.keystix.com.  This is a Producer’s Circle Presentation.  

PATTY LARKIN AT THE STUDIOS….MARCH 12 & 13….’Old Town New Folk’ series… Tues at 7 pm in the Helmerich Theater…. Wed., March 13… 7 pm at Hugh’s View Rooftop… 533 Eaton St.  Get tix at www.tskw.org.  Larkin  is a singer songwriter and guitarist…inventive and hypnotic.

FRINGE MUSICAL ‘THE LAST FIVE YEARS’ OPENS… MARCH 19-29…. 7 PM AT The Armory , 600 White St.  Starring Claire Caplan and Ben Pegg…., directed by Lauren Thomson… Get tix at www.keystix.com.  Call 305-295-7676.  (Please note that I just heard that the Fringe Show, ‘Death & the Maiden’ has been cancelled.)

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS WALKING TOUR…MARCH 19….Check out website for information.

THE STUDIOS, OLD TOWN NEW FOLK EVENT… MARCH 19 & 20….Darrel Scott, multi-instrumentalist / singer-songwriter and Grammy nominated musician….Get tix at www.tskw.org.  533 Eaton St.

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION ON MARCH 26… At Tennessee Williams Museum at 513 Eaton St… 5 to 7 pm…. Free Cake and beverage… also Awards will be presented for Short Stories and Paintings.  A Gala night planned!

WONDERFUL OLD TOWN HOUSE FOR RENT….Available  January, March April, August and October….This home on Grinnell St.  is listed with a Realty  but if interested you can also TEXT ONLY,  Scott at 305-394-7060 for more details and info.  This is NOT for short term rentals.  
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6,  2024

HAPPY MARCH 6 BIRTHDAY TO ….ELLE TAYLOR….DEBBIE JOSIAH … DERRICK TRAYLOR….GREG GOTCHES… SHAKTI BENEDICK… HARRY HOEHN…. MARIA BUTCHER …. CLAYTON ARMBRUSTER ….BROOKE KIMBALL…. (Please remember…Joe Denk.) (PS  Does anyone out there know how to contact Brooke Kimball?  Thanks.)
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WELCOME TO KEY WEST!!!  So excited that my wonderful brother Ed Stevens, his wife Amy and their son Brady will be visiting Key West until March 9!!  

THE LADY VOCALISTS OF KEY WEST…AT KW THEATER…. MARCH 6 ONLY….8 pm….Multi-talented  Larry Smith  is presenting a fabulous showcase of THE LADY VOCALISTS OF KEY WEST  ….Featured singers will be….. Kathleen Peace…  Carmen Rodriguez…  Destiny Montgomery…. Camille Russo Toler …. Maj Johnson…. Claire Caplan … Christine Cordone….. Vicky Roush ….Nancy 3 Hoffman …. Channing Lynn … Jamie Roberts …and Jenna Stauffer is co-hosting with Larry!  Tix on sale now at www.thekeywesttheater.com. NOTE THAT WE WILL BE THERE ALONG WITH ABOVE MENTIONED, BRO ED, AMY AND BRADY!!!!

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL.. WEDNESDAYS…MARCH 6….The Kenny Albert Duo.  5-7 pm….

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB….WEDNESDAY…MARCH 6…..5 -11 pm..  8 to 11 pm it’s Paradise Swing Band with Joe Dallas and  Skipper Kripitz, etc….A wonderful eve of great Jazz!

SCHOONER WHARF…..MARCH 6 & 13…..Tony Baltimore from noon to 5 pm…Raven Cooper from 6:30 to 11 pm. 

AT TAVERN N TOWN…MARCH 6, 13, 20, 27….. to 9 PM……. Mike Emerson….entertains. 

****DAVE BOOTLE AT MANGOES….WEDNESDAY THRU SATURDAY EVERY SINGLE WEEK…… Enjoy this marvelous entertainer… one of Key West’s TRUE  GEMS….. and dance the night away… You are SURE to have the best time ever!  9 pm-till Midnight.  DON’T MISS!!!!!!…..Always a party with the amazing Dave the Great Bootle!!  We stopped in the other night and it was pure fabulousness!!!!!  So much fun.

THE KEY WEST LIBRARY….EVERY WEDNESDAY… Hosts a free movie each Wed. at 2 pm.  700 Fleming St.  

WINE & WATERCOLOR WEDNESDAYS…. at The Perry Hotel…..Create your own painting with local artist Tracey Delellis… during the 5-7 pm Happy Hour….Your first drink is included with the class!  Located at 7001 Shrimp Rd., Stock Island!

LIBBY YORK AT HUGH’S VIEW ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 AND  APRIL 3…..Get tix early as Libby SELLS OUT!!!!! Get tix at www.tskw.org.  Located in the Rooftop Garden at 533 Eaton St. 

THE GALLERY ON GREENE…. MARCH 6….Theme is BEST OF OLD KEY WEST… Lecture from 5-6 pm…. Discussion of Valuations of Various Artworks…. 606 Greene St.  Go to 305-304-232 for more information.  

4TH ANNUAL KW NOW WOMEN’S FILM FEST…. Starts MARCH 6 at Tropic Cinema….All shows begin at 6 pm at 416 Eaton St…. Go online for complete list of movies and dates…. at www.tropiccinem.com.  

KW COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA MARCH 13…. The Spring Concert will be held on March 13 at the Key West Garden Club at 1100 Atlantic Blvd.   The theme is Music from the Big Screen…6 to 7 pm…. Get tix at www.keywestgardenclub.com.  Call 305-294-3210 for information. 

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS THEATRE…MARCH 20 ONLY…..Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock N’ Roll Part 4!!!  This is always a rollicking great time….. Neil brings in TOP Singers…. many Broadway performers and they are always fabulous!  Get tix at www.keystix.com.  Tix are $45 to $145.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2024

HAPPY MARCH 7 BIRTHDAY TO……JUDY ZABAR…. MICHAEL ROBINSON …. ALLISON STEEDLY … WAYNE GUIDOTI ….ZUBIN MEDORA…. WILLA BROWN …. CAROL HARRIS…. (Please remember… Wayne Von Hest.)  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO …. ANA & LUIS COBO.
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SOLO ART EXHIBIT BY DAVE DUNN… MARCH 7….Sculpture, Dave Dunn, talented son of Amy Bondurant and David Dunn, will be presenting his exhibition of whimsical metal sculptures, entitled ‘Gone Fishin’….at The Studios at 533 Eaton St…..5 pm for Patrons and 6 pm for general public….DAVE will be on hand to greet his many fans.  This exhibit will be on the 2nd Floor Zabar Lobby Gallery.  This show will run thru March 28.

SCHOONER WHARF…MARCH 7, 14, 21, 28…..   noon to 5 pm, Andy Wescott ….6:30-11 pm,, Nick Brownll.

CHANNING LYNN AT HEMINGWAY SOCIAL CLUB & RUM  DISTILLERY…EVERY THURSDAY……4-7 pm at 201 Simonton St.   This gal is a REAL dynamo …. entertainment with a Capital E!!!  Not only does she have a super voice, but she seems to be able to play a million musical instruments! FREE to attend… Hand-crafted Rum drinks and Mock-tails for non-drinkers! 

FARMER’S MARKET… THURSDAYS……2 to 7 pm every Thursday….. … Produce, beverages, music, seafood, apparel, cheeses, gifts, art, books, etc…. fun…. At Truman Waterfront.   

**LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB….THURSDAY, MARCH 7… Entertainment FROM 8- 11 PM  ..Music at its best. With Skipper, Larry Smith, and Claire Caplan!!!!!!  Opens at 5 pm….

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL EVERY THURSDAY….MARCH 7, 14, 21, 28….. Mike Dennis  From 5 to 7 pm,…

*AT TAVERN N TOWN..MARCH 7, 14, 11, 18, 25…. the multi-talented, Carmen Rodriguez performs with James King from 5-8 PM.

AL ROMANO PERFORMS EVERY THURSDAY….AT The Celtic Conch Public House, 528 Front St….He truly is our Key West Frank Sinatra!!!!!  5 to 7 pm…… good food….Happy Hour from 5-7 pm.   (Note that Al was one of our GREAT Waterfront Playhouse’s Aqua Idol!)  The Island Boys are usually on hand to sing  with Al!!!!

BEN HARRISON AT KW THEATER ON MARCH 14….. 7 pm…in the Listening Room… get tix at www.tskw.org.  

THE BROADWAY CRUISE  STOPS IN KEY WEST ON MARCH 14…..Going on this Cruise with Broadway Stars has always been on my ‘TO DO’ List….That dream has also been friend, Joanie Sullivan’s…but SHE is finally making her dream come true and is going on that Cruise and  she is excited beyond words!  She let me know that cruise ship, Norwegian Pearl, will dock in Key West from 7 am to 3:30 pm…before it moves on to the next Island Port.  She asks that if Bars & Restaurants that have daytime Music happening, to please contact her at jsullivan@me.com, and she will mention it on the Broadway Cruise FACEBOOK page.  She asks that all establishments give these Broadway Stars a big Key West Welcome.  Some of the amazing Stars scheduled to be on this Cruise are BERNADETTE PETERS, NORM LEWIS, KERRY BUTLER, CHRISTIAN BORLE, SANTIAGO FONTANA, CHEYENNE JACKSON, ALI STROKER, DAPHNE RUBIN-VEGA, MATT DOYLE, KENNEDY REID, and many more, including Broadway writers, directors, producers, etc.  The pianist on the Cruise is HENRY KOPERSKI who you may remember as he used to occasionally have gigs at The Key West Piano Bar (that we ALL loved and miss so much!!!).  Sure would be great fun to ‘bump into’ and hob nob with these Show Biz folk when they are in town!!!!  

SOUTHERNMOST CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT.. MARCH 21….  This marvelous group will present their final EVER concert on March 21.  Takes place in the Nave at St. Paul’s Church at 7 pm.  

BEREAVEMENT MEETINGS EVERY THURS…….If you are working through the grief process of losing someone dear, there is help for you.  Join this caring Support Group at 7:15 pm at the Klaus-Murphy Center at the Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea.  You are not alone….  God bless Velma Christian for her special ministry,_**

ARTS COUNCIL PRESENTS….’PAINT THE MUSIC & DANCE THE PAINT’…..Cuban Art Exhibit… at the historic Gato Bldg. 1100 Simonton St.5-7 pm….This artwork represents more than 25 Cuban artists, with 60 original works….all different and wonderful styles…Show continues thru May 1. Free parking available at the Gato Bldg.  

THANKFUL ON THURSDAY….I am grateful for many things and mostly for so many people who have touched my life in unique and special ways of late…. Thanks to. …MIKE and JON BARRETT….Christopher Peterson….. Kate Miano …..Jim Salini……Maria Wevers… Elisa  Levy…..Pam Spence….Dennis Beaver & Bert Whitt…. Bryan Green ….Mandy Miles…. Roberta DiPiero and Reef Perkins….. Goldman’s Deli & Harpoon Harry’s….. Leda Andrews … Judy & Stanley Zabar…. Tammy & Jeff Smith …. Amy Bondurant &  David Dunn….Kristen Ryan…. Donna Barnett & Terri White….Bounce Margil & Karen Grant….Howie Livingston…. Drew Wenzel ….LeeAnne Holland…. Danielle Martin …. Susan Guadagno…. Roderick Gill…. Jana Krejcirova…. Karen Beaurpie ….Rita Linder & Perry Arnold…. Bria Ansara…. Dusti Rusher….Maria Renna Sharpe….Joe Alan Carr & Claude Reams ….Marilyn Kellner… Dee & Tom Rybicki …. Erin McKenna….the Cast of Key West Characters ….Jerry Galeana ….Bill Porter …Dr. Stephen Oppanheimer…….Kenny Weschler…..Ralph De Palma…..Donna Stabile….Mark Huyett…. Rob O’Neal … Shirrell Rhoades… Robert and Elena Spottswood … Joe Trippi… Phil Amsterdam…. Mark Weymouth…. Jim Marquardt….Jerry Downs …..Richard Hatch ……Joanie Sullivan …. John & Marilyn Rintamaki ….Sue Edlund …… Joan & Chuck Armbruster ….. Christopher Elwell….Christine Gorham…. Fr. John Baker ….Jon Cunningham…..Allison Steedly….. Peter Arnow….Celeste Fehlig……Susie Trost…..Louis Petrone…..Marky Pierson ….Susan  Guadagno …….Pastor Madelyn from Methodist Old Stone Church…. Pat West…. Maria Zito Kaufman …..Nancy Seidel ….son, Robbie Frechette….Al Romano ….Bill Melchior… Coco Vivien… Diane Shelby…Neil Chamberlain ….Diana Davis & Nancy Moulton….Lucy Carlton…Jani Krejcirova…Rusty Hodgdon ….. Penny Leto….Fred Greenberg and June Hudson…Gayla Morgan….Maj Johnson  …Melissa Jean McDaniels & Neal Ruchman ….Beth at Love in Bloom Florist…. Michael Pelkey ….Schooner Wharf…. Alfredo Gimenez and Gaston……Ed Stevens………Sok Ji……David & Heather Mae Sloan …. Sheri Lohr …..Herb & Patrice Miller …Jeffrey Grosky……Rebecca Tomlinson ……Kevin Melloncamp and Scott Mason …..Julie Jeffers… Michael McCabe …..Nancy Moulton & Diana Davis…. Carolyn Cooper ………Mary Borrell & Gene Knudson …..daughter, Melissa Lang ……Mike Benner. …… Trey Forsyth…..Christopher Peterson….TK Krakor……. Mary Lynne Price ….Danny at Azur…..Skipper Kripitz……Amy Bondurant & David Dunn….  …Jimmy Harcup … the Choir at St. Mary Star of the Sea…..Suzanne Moore…… Noreen Collins ….Bobby Nesbitt & Mike Mulligan…….Susan & Stuart Kaufman  …..Kate Regan & Ken Silverman ….Joanna Schmida …..Jimmy Olson ……Destiny Montgomery ….All those praying for those in need ….Kevin & Donna Gallagher..Kristin LoGerfo and Peter Glicklich  ….Tom Thayer…. Riley Vogel ….Maggie McCollester … Susan & Sheldon Davidson…. Liz Young …….Louis Petrone …. ..Sandy Higgs…..Ed Swift…..Jimmy Harcup…. Channing Lynn….Skippo…..Craig and Gail Hollenback ….Johnny & Maribell Maschal .  …Cliff Gregoire ……All the Aqua Idol Contestants ,and all those who attend weekly ……Nand Pandey ……Patrick New ……Michael Boyer…and MOST of all my dearest husband BOB!!!!
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FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024….

HAPPY MARCH 8 BIRTHDAY TO….JOYCE STAHL….CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ…. IAIN WILCOX…. SCOTT OROPEZA…. RICHARD BADAR…. TIM DAHMS…. ERIC NEIGER…. DARLENE TORZOLINI….TOM SCHRAEDER…ANNE MARIE ADREANI,,,, (Please remember John Ruper.)
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THE GARDENS HOTEL EVERY FRIDAY…MARCH 8, 15, 22, 29….John Hobbins entertains .In the Atrium…. From 5 to 7 pm, …  526 Angela S (Till April).

EXPLORE THE NIGHT SKY ON A SCHOONER AMERICA  STARGAZING SAIL!  MARCH 8…. Led by the NASA Solar System Ambassador, & local Astronomer, KEVIN GALLAGHER…..7:30-9 pm…. $68 plus tax, includes 1 beverage…. Drinks and light snacks available for purchase.  Get tix online at www.sail-keywest.com… or call 305-293-7245  

LOO-LA-POO-LOOZA PARY ON MARCH 8….Creators of the Full Moon Beach Parties are holding a Benefit Party to raise funds for the Drain Pipes at the William Weech American Legion Post 168… at 803 Emma St.  DJ’s, dancing, Musicians, Surprises, prizes for best costume,..$10 includes a welcome drink called a Pipe Dream….8 pm till LATE!!!!   Get tix at www.visualizeent.com/events.  (or at door I bet!)

CHRISTOPHER PETERSON AT AQUA NIGHTCLUB!!! … GRAND .OPENING ON MARCH 1 & 2…Sfter being at the ‘soft’ opening on Feb. 15, it is hard to believe but the GRAND OPENING  we attended on March 1 was Super Sensational!  Christopher is having the time of his life putting together amazing shows at his new BIRDCAGE CABARET!!!  Extravagant Production numbers with showgirls, Faith, Epiphany and Maya…..Elaborate and posh costumes that were AWESOME!!!!!….  Special guest vocalist, Broadway Star, TERRI WHITE, brought down the house with the song, ‘When You’re Good to Mama’ from Chicago (She played mama Morton on Broadway) and then later a HUGE standing O for her moving rendition of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’!!!!   Of course Christopher Peterson is the Shining Star… working the stage, the audience, the room with his every word and move!  The Audience went wild!!!!  This is one classy spot… Gilded mirrors, velvet canopies…. sublime lighting…. terrific sound system ….All adds to a marvelous and memorable out on the Town!   For tickets….Google Aqua Plex website and then hit Reservations and then click on BIRDCAGE CABARET…then choose your dates.  Congratulations to Christopher Peterson for producing, directing, writing, designing, and starring in THIS TRULY  wonderful new Show of Shows!!!!! And thanks galore to Mike and Jon Barrett for everything you did to make this happen!  It is just the perfect  Key West Show!

THE FAB SPECTRELLES AT TWO FRIENDS ON FRONT ST. ON FRIDAYS… 4:40-7 PM! … Allison Mayer is back a new spot…..at Two Friends Patio…. I understand that one of the new Spectrelles is her darling granddaughter!  Now isn’t that special????

AT SUNSET GREEN, FRI., MARCH 8… 6-9 pm….Stars Rob Benton and the Key West Kings….. FREE ENTRY…. 3820 N. Roosevelt Blvd…on the lawn.

BRIA ANSARA AT AQUAPLEX….MARCH 8, 15, 22, 29 …This gifted singer performs from 3 to 5:30 pm….504 Angela St. 

JERRY DOWNS PERFORMS ON MARCH  8, 15, 22, 29…The superb and lovable Jerry, a former Aqua Idol Winner…..will entertain At 5-7 pm at STOCK ROCK CAFE, 5001 Fifth Ave., Stock Island.  every Friday, on the water….. Open to the public and good food too!   Note that Jerry D often has the great Island Boys join him onstage along with the always marvelous Miss Betty!!!!   

AT TAVERN N TOWN  …FRIDAY. MARCH 8, 15, 22, 29….Guitarist/vocalist, Mike Emerson entertains in the Lounge!

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB…..FRIDAY….MARCH 8…. LITTLE ROOM..5 to 11 PM…….  821 Duval St….At 8 pm….Smooth jazz at this top spot.  Also great food!

SCHOONER WHARF, MARCH 8..noon to 5 ,Tony Baltimore … 6:30-11 pm, Raven Cooper…

STUNNING VIOLINIST IRIE MONTE AT THE STUDIOS…. MARCH 8 AT 8 PM…In the Helmerich Theater at 533 Eaton St… Theme is Bach to the Beatles.  Get tix at www.tskw.org. 

FKSPCA SPRING SOCIAL, MARCH 15…. At Truman White House, ….5:30- VIP Champagne Reception and Appetizers…. 6:30 Doors open for Gen. Admission….  Music by Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas…. Catered Buffet by Catered Affairs…. Silent and Live Auctions…. 50-50 raffle…. comp beer and wine…cash liquor bar…. $60 gen admission… $125 VIP seating… $1,000 VIP preferred seating for 8.  Get tix at FKSPCA.org/hhumane-education-events   

THE KEYS CHORAL ARTS SPRING CONCERT…MARCH 22… This event will take place at 7 pm…at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 401 Duval Street.   Ticket includes Fab wine and small bites reception after the Concert.  Get tix at www.keyschoralarts.org. A medley of Jimmy Buffet songs were composed specifically for this event, to honor him and other loved ones that we have lost.  Mea Culpa for calling this group the Keys Choral…. thanks readers, for setting me straight with the correct name!!!!

DUELING PIANOS AT THE STUDIOS…. MARCH 22 & 23….In Helmerich Theater….Stars brilliant Broadway  pianists, Adam LaSalle and Paul Rigano…An entertaining battle of words and music…4 Hands…. 176 Keys!!!!

SOUTH FLA SYMPHONY ON MARCH 29…. At Tennessee Williams Theatre…Bernstein, Stravinsky, Ravel & Zwilich! show is at 7:30 pm….  Get tix at www.keystix.com.  

‘BUY SEATS’ AT THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE!  …A really special gift idea to honor someone very special in your life….. is to Buy a Seat at the Waterfront Playhouse.  Just call the Box Office and ask for Patrick New and he will give you the details.  This is a great way to celebrate  and memorialize  a special friend, or relative…or yourself!….A ‘plate’ with the name of the person you are honoring, will be placed on the armrest of a seat of your choice.  (Note we are happy to have our ‘plates’ on Seats B 2 and 4.)  Call Patrick at 305-294-5015.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 9,  2024 

HAPPY MARCH 9 BIRTHDAY TO…ROB SHARPE….. FLOYD JENKINS…NANCY AMSTERDAM …GREG McSHEA….CHAD NEWMAN…. DANI HOY… JOHN MEANIX…. SHANNA FRECHETTE….KEN LASKY …MICHAEL EPTING…. (Please remember…. Bud Brewer… and Jim Cameron.)  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO… LARRY & DEE JOHNSON (66 years and still going strong…that is TRUE love!!!)
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LITTLE ROOM ON SATURDAYS…MARCH 9……. 5:00-11 PM pm…Great Jazz GUARANTEED!!!!  821 Duval St. 

AT TAVERN N TOWN…SAT, MARCH 9, 16, 23, 30…Talented Larry Smith entertains from 5-9 pm. 

AT THE REACH…MOST EVERY SATURDAY….. The ultra talented, Belle Jampol  entertains at The Reach Hotel, Four Marlins, on Simonton St., from 10 am -2 pm. (Was she hilarious in Singing in the Rain of what?)

THE GARDENS HOTEL…EVERY SATURDAY ….MARCH  9, 16, 23, 30…From 5 to 7 pm, Bobby Green entertains in the Atrium at The Gardens.  Always FREE to attend. 526 Angela St.

SCHOONER WHARF, MARCH 9..noon to 5,, Nick Brownell… 6:30-11:30 pm, Snacks +5

LIBRARY BOOK SALE….SAT., MARCH 9… 10 AM TO 1 PM IN PALM GARDEN AT 700 FLEMING ST.  A huge selection of books, and many other great items!

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS PARTY WITH BOBBY NESBITT & CARMEN RODRIGUEZ ATON MARCH 9 ONLY…. At Key West Woman’s Club…get tix on KWAHS website.  This fab duo will sing music that Tennessee Williams loved. No one researches this better than Bobby Nesbitt!!!! 

ROBERTS & BETH FRANCO  FAMILY BENEFIT AT CELTIC CONCH PUBLIC HOUSE ON MARCH 9….  The Island Boys and Miss Betty…..will be presenting a Benefit concert from 4 to 6 pm at Celtic Conch Restaurant on Front St.  All PROCEEDS go to help the Robert & Deb Franco family with their loss of home and Robert battling cancer.  There is a GoFund me page for donations.  Sounds like this family is in dire need of help so be kind and generous as can be.  Located at 528 Front St.`

ONE MUSIC FAMILY ON MARCH 9…. AT THE STUDIOS…7 pm…. Author, Ralph DePalma presents an epic night of music celebrating the release of THE SOUL OF KEY WEST, VOLUME III.  Check out full lineup and get tix at www.tskw.org.   

CONNIE GILBERT SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER…. MARCH 9….1 to 4 pm at The Gardens Hotel…526 Angela St….Proceeds benefit The KW Chapter of NOW which provides scholarships for women.  Seeking donations for silent auction.  To donate or for more info call 305-304-1043.   

AT WILLIAMS HALL….MARCH 9…. 7 PM…. It is Ian Maksin performing along with Skipper Kripitz.  

WONDERFUL LIBBY YORK PERFORMS AT WILLIAMS HALL, MARCH 16 …Theme is Romance & The Great American Songbook  with Tom Vaitsas and Jeff Dalton and Gourmet Dinner with Chef Martha Hubbard.  Get tix….at www.keystix,com,  Check all events and see Libby’s picture hit it and go from there.  Two types of tix: one with dinner and one without.  Located at 729 Fleming St.

FRENCH CONNECTION..AT THE STUDIOS…. MARCH 16 AT 8 PM…. Pianist Jeffrey Chappell and flutist, Karen Kevra.. all pieces written by French composers….get tix at www.tskw.org.     

ARTIST STUDIO TOURS MARCH 16…. 11 AM TO 3 PM…. Visit the homes and studios of Carrie Disrud, Tom Joris & Renee Disrud Joris, John Martini, & Carol Munder, Philippe Spencer, Dave Wegman, Loren Ilvedson and Emanuel Jefferson.  Advanced tix at www.tskw.org or at 533 Eaton St.  Or… the day of buy tix at Stop #1 628 Wegman Ln. or Stop #4, 813 Emma St.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 10,  2024
HAPPY MARCH 10 BIRTHDAY TO…KAREN LANE ….CRISTINA LYN SPOTTSWOOD… RICKY RITZEL … PEGGY BEAM…. SURREY WESTRUPP… (Please remember  Ramon Rodriguez.)  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….CAROLE & STEVE SONSTEIN.  
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*****BOBBY IN THE LOBBY SHOW…Everyone who was at this show on Feb. 25 and 26, shared something absolutely WONDERFUL IN EVERY SINGLE WAY!!!  No one ‘does it’ better than Bobby… You not only got to enjoy the wonderful songs and music of Cole Porter,  but  you get a most enlightening and  entertaining Tutorial on his amazing Life!  Joining Bobby were the always splendid Carmen Rodriguez, who just gets better and better… and the delightful and luminous former Miss America 1981,  Susan  Powell, and her dashing, dreamboat of a husband, Broadway Actor, Richard White.  They wowed an enthusiastic and adoring audience all night long…. It was one of those shows, you NEVER wanted to end!  Congratulations to a true Key West TREASURE….Key West’s very own……BOBBY NESBITT!!!!!

CROOKS SECONDLINE FINALLY IS ON….MARCH 10….  Meet at Hog’s Breath at 2 pm…. The March/Line honoring our beloved deceased Key West Family, goes up Duval St. till Green Parrot.  This is always a special Event.  Go online to find more info.  

ALL WRITERS, OR ASPIRING WRITERS TAKE HEED… SATURDAYS……..Maybe this is the year you will write your memoir…poetry…short story….essay…..or maybe even the great American Novel !!!!!   You are invited to join the Writer’s Guild.  Meetings are the second and last Saturday of the month.. on Meetings are in the rec room at Key West By the Sea at 2601 S. Roosevelt Blvd. from 10 am to 1 pm.  Enter by gate to the left of the flagpoles.  You will benefit from constructive criticism, help in publishing and social mingling with like-minded people of all ages.  For more info contact Joanna at 305-570-8239.   

SUPERSTAR,  BRIA ANSARA ENTERTAINS EVERY SUNDAY AT FOUR MARLINS AT THE REACH …. FROM 10 AM TO 2 PM!!!! 

**KEY WEST JAZZ SOCIETY AT LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB….MARCH 10, 17, 24, 31… Every Sunday from 8 to 11 pm….It’s Channing Lynn on clarinet, sax, flute and Vocals plus Skipper on drums, and Larry Smith at the Piano.  Always a delightful night of JAZZ!!!

MANGOES AT 8-11 PM..MARCH 10, 17, 24, 31……Kari and Jack Wolf perform!!! 
 
**JAZZ IN THE GARDENS… ON MARCH 10…AT  5-7 PM. 526 Angela St….  It is Scott the harpist, Skipper and Friends…..very entertaining!!

KEY WEST ARTISAN MARKET NOW OPEN EVERY SUNDAY THROUGH APRIL…. 10 am to 2 pm….There are special themes for every week.    FREE to attend and FREE parking.  Please bring your own bags.  Visit Facebook for more info.  Held across the street at Clarence Higgs Memorial Beach …. Drinks,  music, vendors galore, jewelry, hand-crafted items….orchids, cheeses, food of all kinds, pickles from the Pickle Barons, authors…and lots of fun and good deals….. 
 
AT TAVERN N TOWN .. MARCH 10, 17, 24, 31….Mr. Cool,  Rob DiStasi entertains, from 5 to 9 pm…..

SCHOONER WHARF, MARCH 10…noon to 5….Sam Carlson… 6:30-11 pm….Mark Healy…… 

MANGOES DRUNKEN DRAG BRUNCH.. SUNDAYS. NEXT ONE IS MARCH 10 & 11……. Talented Jimmy Harcup is the super duper HOST!!!!  Doors open at 11…showtime is promptly at 12:30 pm…. Reservations needed at http://www.eventbrite.com.  Tix are presently $50 but the popularity of this event will make the prices go higher I am sure!   This amount includes bottomless Mimosas!  A fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon in Key West!!!  The remainder of the Brunch Dates this season are:  March 10 & 31….April 21….May 12…June 9…. July 7….Oct. 20….Nov. 17….Dec. 15.  Take your houseguests to this very fun and unique Brunch! 

IT IS OSCAR NIGHT AT THE TROPIC…. MARCH 10….  Viewing Party… 5 pm… Red Carpet Party… 7 pm …Academy Award show in the Theaters….For tix go to…. www.tropiccinema.com …Wear Red Carpet Attire!!!  Glamor and Glitz!!!!   416 Eaton St.

FAR FROM THE SHAMROCK SHORES…. MARCH 17….. The beautiful and ethereal, SUZANNE MOORE, w blessed with the voice of an angel, will be presenting her St. Patrick’s Day extravaganza, at the Key West Theater on Sunday, March 17 only….Doors open at 6:30…show starts at 7 pm… Benefit for the Cancer Federation of the Florida Keys…. Performing along with Suzanne are…. vocalists, Dean Warden, Greg Borroso, Jim Carter, Jackson Moore, Maddox Lowe… The Band is Geoff Lowe, Jennifer Lowe, Rob DiStasi, Randy Morrow and Matt Backer.  Plus….A Champion Irish Dancer from Orlando…. Get tix at www.thekeywesttheater.com.  Faith and Begorrah!  ’twill be a night to remember!!!!

PARADISE BIG BAND ON MARCH 24…At 8 pm at Tennessee Williams Theatre…Led by the wonderful Joe Dallas…with a terrific group of Local 9and visiting) Musicians, including Skippo, Larry, Les and more …. of ALL ages…plus some superb Vocalists, including DENIS HYLAND…. CLAIRE CAPLAN …. AND PETER DIAMOND…This is ALWAYS a heartwarming and crowd-pleasing event and if you have never attended, NOW is the time to give it a whirl…. it is just so real and special and we have rarely missed this evening of sensational musical entertainment.  Get tix NOW at www.keystix.com.  

***A SPECIAL GIG TO SPREAD JOY AT POINCIANA GARDENS…..On the Third floor of the Gardens, are Residents who are not very mobile. If you are interested in performing for approximately 45 minute to an hour during the 4 to 6 pm time slot, please contact Sandy Higgs at 305-797-6992 and please leave a message if she does not answer with your contact info.  Her email is higgswest@aol.com.  You can also contact Ed Swift’s office at 305-294-4142 and leave a message with Hope, Ed’s assistant. This is a paying job.  Note that the divine BOBBY NESBITT volunteers his time and talent EVERY Thursday at 5 pm… and raves about how much fun it is and that it’s his favorite thing to do in town!!!!  Maybe you can help out once a week …maybe once per month….they are flexible… Let them know and also if you need access to a piano or not… or if you bring your own instrument, etc.  Thank you…Spread the love and the joy!

CHECK OUT THE WEBSITES OF THE VARIOUS CLUBS IN TOWN TO FIND OUT THEIR MUSIC SCHEDULES….. JUST GOOGLE OR CHECK OUT THE SCHEDULES PROVIDED BY THE KEYS CITIZEN AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS. 

PLEASE SEND ME ANYTHING YOU NEED TO BE PROMOTED….. AND … I will do my BEST to include in future blogs!  Need it by next Sunday afternoon!!!!
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 LOVE TO YOU…. AND REMEMBER…..Weak People Revenge…. Strong People Forgive…. Intelligent People Ignore!
Lynda 

PS  I recommend double checking some of the venues to make sure the person you want to see is actually there the night you intend to go.  Schedules often are subject to change.
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AND HERE’S MORE INFORMATION…IN “THE ADDENDUM”!!!!…..  

BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY LISTS….If you would like to be included in the Birthday and Anniversary Lists that I send out every month, please let me know your month and day by sending that info to me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net.  There are special perks to being on the lists!!!!  One of the perks is having your name in KONK Life on the day of your Birthday… and being mentioned in my weekly Blog!

PRAYER CHAIN……… Please include prayers for……Bryan Green & the friends of Tony Konrath……..Patricia Sell…… Dena Badgerow…..Velma Christian….Vince Melendy on the loss of Jean Fucillo ….Donna Barnett …..Larry Eynon …..Claude Reams….Kathy Lash…..Johnny Maschal….. Michael Pelkey… Rick Worth…….Fred and Judi Stevens ……..Joyce Chilton…..Shirley Irby……..Marilyn Kellner…… Julie Hanson ….Rosi Ware… Noreen Collins ….Lonnie Hensley … Len & Helen Stevens …Shanna Frechette….Jack Flood….Tanya Leto ….. ……Julia Davis…. Johnny Pollizi ……Bill Schmock ………Carey Moore ….Jo Gerenger ….. Helen Barkut ….Maryann Barth …Bella Rettenwander  . … Cheryl Walchli …..Terri White ….…Mark Huyett …..John Padget  …Marta White …. Anne McKee …Dee Dee and Richard Duecker ….. .Jennifer O’Lear.. … Paul Politte….Pat West ……J. S. Traut …. Chuck Selph. ……..Anne Marie Adreani… for all those we have lost during this year and their surviving friends and families…. …..…All those dealing with Illness, loss, addiction, and despair … Remember, there are many reasons that we pray…not just because people are ill…. I believe that when we send prayers and good vibes to those in need, those prayers mystically meet and surround those being prayed for.  Sometimes we pray for miracles and the impossible ….sometimes we pray to just cope with the results of what happens to those we are praying for.  Sometimes we pray for strength to go on and to accept…sometimes we pray for thanksgiving… especially when prayers are answered.  We are in this thing called ‘Life’ together ….and we all have power within us to help our fellow man.  Bless you for remembering our loved ones….Prayer changes things!  Let me know of anyone who should be added to this list. (Also… whenever I lose something I pray hard to St. Anthony and I usually find what I lost!!!!  Amen and Hallelujah!!!!

DAILY HAPPY HOUR AT AZUR RESTAURANT … 5-6 PM….. with $10 Cocktail Menu!!!  Come one and all!!  (We love Drew DAILY Mike Azur and all the wait staff….  Their Breakfasts are Legend!!!!  425 Grinnell St. on corner of Fleming!

ALL WRITERS, OR ASPIRING WRITERS TAKE HEED… SATURDAYS……..Maybe this is the year you will write your memoir…poetry…short story….essay…..or maybe even the great American Novel !!!!!   You are invited to join the Writer’s Guild.  Meetings are the second and last Saturday of the month.. on Meetings are in the rec room at Key West By the Sea at 2601 S. Roosevelt Blvd. from 10 am to 1 pm.  Enter by gate to the left of the flagpoles.  You will benefit from constructive criticism, help in publishing and social mingling with like-minded people of all ages.  For more info contact Joanna at 305-570-8239. 

STATE OF THE ART SOUND SYSTEM AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE…. Big thanks to KATE REGAN & KEN SILVERMAN for gifting the Playhouse with the BEST sound system in town…. and Big Thanks to MATHEW RAWLS FOR DOING THE INSTALLATION!!!!! 

COMING UP AT THE FRINGE….. Tix now on sale for these shows… Key West Characters Feb. 23… Musical, The Last Five Years…stars Claire Caplan!!!!! March 19-23. Go to www.keystix,com or call 305-295-7676.  Website is www.fringetheater.org. (Note that Death & the Maiden scheduled for April has been canceled.)

RALPH DEPALMA’S VOLUME III OF THE SOUL OF KEY WEST…. is now available….120 page book exploring the great Music Scene in Key West…stories of 45 musicians and 193 photo including tributes to Michael McCloud, Shel Silverstein, Ellen Welters Sanchez, and a Centerfold view of Jimmy Buffett & the coral Reefers at the Coffee Butler amphitheater.  For more or to purchase a copy info contact Ralph De Palma at rwdepalmal@gmail.com or call 305-394-7001.  

DID YOU KNOW…. that Advanced Urgent Care will be the First Urgent Care to offer MRI in the Marathon 13365 location…charge is $575 without contrast and $675 with contrast…no additional Radiology fees….(compare to $3,000 charge at Monroe County hospitals.  They are the only MRI site doing Breast MRI’s in Monroe County.  You must have an order from a Healthcare provider who MUST get the preauthorization.  For more info go to www.urgentcarefloridakeys.com or call 305-294-0011.    

NEW BOOK BY LUANN GROSSCUP….. Get this psychological thriller, TANGO WITH THE DEVIL, online at Amazon.com.  Highly recommended!

KW GARDEN SOCIETY IS SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS….The KW Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden is recruiting 5 seats for its Board of Directors.  Applications are now open for consideration wit a three year term starting Jan. 2024.  All are asked to share your expertise or experience.  Send letter of interest to Key West Botanical Garden, 5210 College Rd., Key West, FL 33040 or email hr@keywest.garden. Visit the website at www.keywest.garden.

THE VOCAL LAB WITH JESSICA WACHS..(former Aqua Idol finalist)……This is open to all aspiring singers, singers seeking new depth, and teaches confidence building and communication skills.   To find out more email Jess at Rumbleabq@gmail.com.

GREAT GALLERIES IN KEY WEST…. There are nearly 30 fabulous Art Galleries in Key West?  All are unique and wonderful in their own ways…. Some of My Very favorites are ….Coco & Salem….Harrison Gallery …Gallery On Greene…. Gingerbread Square….. Key West Art Center & Gallery…. The Studios….Art @830…. Salt….Stone Soup …JAG…and Seven Artists!!!   Go to their websites to find out about shows, events, and openings at these fine galleries.

*****WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE NEW 2023-24 SEASON…..  This 85th Anniversary Season is another great one!  Hope you have become a Member….. We NEED your support !!!!   The shows coming up are…….MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, March 13-April 6…. TEN BLOCKS ON THE CAMINO REAL, March 17…. TRUNK MATERIAL on March 31 (Also, the new 2024-2025 Season will be announced!!!!) ….LOST IN YONKERS….. Great actors have already been cast!!!  Exciting stuff!!!!  

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS ANNOUNCES 2023-24 SEASON….  On April 19, Executive Managing Artistic Director, Matthew Rawls, presented the exciting new Season at the Theatre….The Encore shows left are…..’Little Women’ (Musical)…. Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock n Roll part 4…and Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo.  In addition, other announced shows are … One Night of Queen…..Paradise Big Band, The South FLA Symphony and  Jillian Todd…..More to Come.  If you are interested in becoming part of the Producer’s Circle please contact Matt at the theatre.

NEED A GOOD DENTIST?… I am here to give my dentist, DR. CARTER WEBER, a plug.  He has a brand spanking new state-of-the-art office that has recently opened at 1710 N. Roosevelt Blvd..  Phone is 305-294-9999.  Excellent (and handsome) Dentist…. top notch equipment…and a wonderful and welcoming staff ….Roni Hall…… Open Tuesday thru Friday from 7:30 AM to 3 PM…. Website is www.southernmostsmiles.com.

BIRTHDAY/LISTS….If you would like to be included in the Birthday and Anniversary Lists that I out every month, please let me know your month and day by sending that info to me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net.  There are special perks to being on the lists!!!!  One of the perks is having your name in KONK Life on the day of your Birthday!!! 

MAJ JOHNSON TEACHES WATERCOLOR CLASSES…. once monthly at The Old Stone Church Coffeehouse.  She charges $20. per class and the profits go to charity.  For more info call or text her at 305-587-8455 or email her at maryanne.johnson@westcare.com.  

LONNIE HENSLEY STILL NEEDS YOUR PRAYERS AND SUPPORT…. Lonnie, ….operates the great Classic Car Automotive Shop on Stock Island…..Google Lonnie Hensley gofundme to help. He is now residing at his home on Stock Island.   He told Bob that he is mostly concerned with his poor eyesight right now.  You can send cards and messages to him there or at his Shop at 5324 3rd Ave. Stock Island, FL 33040 and his staff will see that he gets your mail..

SUPPORT SOS………Many Monroe County residents are living below the poverty line.  SOS (Star of the Sea) Kitchens have long been providing food for those in need.   Go to website at www.stmarykeywest.com or call 305-294-2772.

FRIENDS OF THE KW LIBRARY…Go to www.friendsofthekeywestlibrary.org to join or renew your membership.  (Thanks to Roberta, Nancy, Megan and all those who are so dedicated to this wonderful institution!)

THE BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY LISTS…….. Please let me know if you would like me to forward you these lists….. Simply send me a request at kwlynda@bellsouth.net and I will send you this month’s complete Personality Description plus all those I know who are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries during this special time of year!!!  Also, let me know if you want to be added to it .

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA KEYS…. Contact Kel Bedard at 305-809-4994 (office) or his cell at 985-791-4447…or email him at kel@cffk.org or the website at www.VolunteerKeys.com.  The FLA Keys Volunteer Center is at 300 Southard St., Suite 201, KW.

THE STUDIOS GATHERINGS AT HUGH’S VIEW…Monday and Tuesday…..The Studios is sponsoring these GLOW eves.    Cash bar available.  For more info go to www.tskw.org.  The GLOW Hours are 6-8 pm on Mondays and Tues.  FREE with advance registration.  533 Eaton St. 

THE TROPIC CINEMA AT 416 EATON ST…. For info on movie schedules  go to http://www.tropiccinema.com.   Phone is 305-434-0974.  Go online to reserve your times.   
TROPIC CINEMA SEEKS VOLUNTEERS….. www.tropiccinema.com.  Training is provided.  ‘Payment’ is free movie passes and popcorn for each shift worked.  

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR REEF RELIEF….For info call 305-294-3100. 

STAR OF THE SEA OUTREACH MISSION NEEDS VOLUNTEERS….To help with the food pantry on Stock Island….This mission serves hundreds of the community’s needy operating Mon-Fri.  Call Donna at 305-407-5967 for info.

BOB FRECHETTE=FABULOUS REALTOR IN TOWN!!!!…..Contact Bob at 305-304-2584!  Email him at rfrechette@bellsouth.net.  Honest, Loyal, Fair, and Adorable too!!!  He will have only have YOUR best interests at heart.   

SHAL SEEKS VOLUNTEERS…Southernmost Homeless Assistance League has begun serving an evening meal each day at the homeless shelter with food from the Soup Kitchen….Volunteers are needed to help.  For info call John Miller at 502-876-5092.

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS EXHIBIT:…. .513 Truman Ave.   This wonderful Museum is under the auspices of the Key West Art & Historical Society with founder, Dennis Beaver as its curator….Visitors and Locals are invited to tour this preserved and showcased collection of historic, archival objects that promote the importance of Williams’s legacy and offers the largest collection of his memorabilia and artifacts available to the public.   Open daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm…. Admission: Adults $7. … Children under 6 Free…. KWAHS Members: Free… For more info call 305-204-4527. Big Thanks to Dennis Beaver and Bert Whitt for their great efforts to make this Museum world class!

KW TROPICAL FOREST & BOTANIC GARDEN, NEEDS VOLUNTEERS….To volunteer please call 305-296-1504.  

801 CLUB…….Famous Drag Shows are at 801 Duval St… every night at 9 or 11 pm.  Book Online….. www.801.bar or call 305-923-9296.  The amazing and internationally known Sushi runs the show with amazing Drag Queens with names like Puddin’, Deja, Mulysa, Marilyn, Racquel, Kylie, Ma Evans, etc.

TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN ORG. SEEKS VOLUNTEERS…..This marvelous, award winning scholarship program mentoring group is looking for giving souls to help mentor 50 some qualified students from lower income families ….They cannot be admitted unless a volunteer steps forward.  It takes less than an hour each week.  Call Chuck Licis, program coordinator at 305-394-7974 or e-mail him at chuck.licis@keysschools.com.  Kudo to John Padget for his years of dedication to this worthy cause.  He is an inspiration!

THE WILLIAM WELCH LEGACY….Though Bill is no longer with us,  his beloved sister, Sherrey Welch, is determined to keep Bill’s art and legacy alive through the new website, at www.williamwelchcollection.com.   Please forward this info to anyone who may be interested in Bill’s Artwork retrieved from Nantucket, Key West and France. 

CUSTOM HOUSE & LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUMS ARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS…If you have a few hours to offer as a docent, archives asst., exhibit builder, or event volunteer, please offer your services!

*** THE PISCES PERSONALITY….FEBRUARY 20 THRU MARCH 20TH!!! ***  
This is either the sign of the saint or the sinner…or BOTH rolled into one!  The symbol of Pisces are two fish swimming in different directions….and this describes the way Pisces can hit the heights or sink to the lowest depths.  It’s a sign of extremes.  Pisceans often come off as ‘otherworldly’….they are swayed by their emotions.  The result is that Pisces is the sign of the Dreamer…the Visionary…the Saint!  One of the most outstanding attributes of a Piscean is their kindness.  They have a bottomless reservoir of compassion for others, even when they suspect they are being conned by them.  They work hard for their favorite charities or local good causes….though you may not know anything about it as they don’t like advertising their good works.  Many Pisceans say they go through life as in a dream, drifting and floating and at the mercy of whatever fate has to offer them.  They have a great capacity to show emotion, and are easily moved to tears by TV shows that present suffering.  They also struggle to face up to harsh reality.  They hate unpleasant situations, harsh facts, and confrontations.  They hate the awfulness of what is in the news….preferring to look at the world through rose colored glasses.  They can actually deceive themselves into thinking things are better than they really are.  They wear their heart on their sleeve, and what a huge heart they have! 

They are born romantics, but that makes them very sensitive to hurt and pain.  They pour out their affection to their favorite people.  Most Pisceans are faithful…but some have a big capacity for deception and may be juggling a string of lovers!  They see the best in others, which is why they have so many admirers. However, it also puts them at risk of potential heartbreak because it makes them blind to a loved one’s failings. The best signs for a Pisces are Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio, Libra, and Capricorn. 

 Pisceans are drawn to professions that are incredibly glamorous and artistic or those involving service to others.  They are interested in careers as actors, photographers, dancers, designers, the cosmetic industry, and fashion.  Many devote their lives to looking after others especially in hospitals, prisons and hospices.  They can be totally self-sacrificing.  They may also be attracted to the religious or contemplative life.  Needless to say many are also living on the wrong side of the law.  The best signs for a Piscean are Libra….Scorpio….Cancer and another Pisces.  

WE LOVE OUR PISCES FRIENDS & FAMILY MEMBERS & WISH THEM A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

2/20….David Ruthenberg….Stephen Hammond… Ella Krejcirova…..Ariana Hernandez…..Connie Wheeler….…Jere Boyer…Sierra Pickett (Please remember  Sanford Birdsy.)

2/21…..Traci Reynolds…Brian Holden…Marti Roberts…..Suzanne Coleman…Richie Ciavolino…Heather Simpson …..Barbara Goodman……Terry Zawacki…Dean Dressler…Joyce Ray…Kenn Edwards….

2/22…..Vicky Rowden….Stephen ‘Sunshine’ Sunday….Teresa Long…Robert Nead…John Becker Good….Carlos Warner … (Please remember Edith Amsterdam.)

2/23…..Neal Ruchman…Jeffrey Ware…Justin Patrick Riley…Matt Thue……(.Please rememberTom Hambright….Bud Gruber and Fred Gasser.)

2/24……Edward M. Stevens Sr…Jeffrey Grosky…..Daniel Bochlas …. Adele ‘Ginny’ Stones….Johnny Pollizi…..Marjorie Callen ….. Joseph Gaby ….. Mark Springer ….Eddie Simko …..Alberta Jackson…(Please remember Trip Hoffman …Douglas Carper… and Dick Goddard.)

2/25…..Will Nethaway…Elaine Nosser….Kathy Hollering…Egidio Jim Bof…Leigha Fox….Chrissy Billimoria

2/26…..Shelli Chase…Al Romano…Ryan Michael Wojcik….Lisa Pignatori …..Capt. Kevin Ross….. (Please remember Charlie Allen… Paul Cotton…. and  Larry Douglas.)

2/27…..Kevin Ware…Dan Metzler…Chase Turk…..Richard Frost…..John Schafer…Anabell Maschal …. Scott Zimmerman …Jim Robinson… Tommy Terpening…Angela Rosberil …..(Please remember John Turner… and Lorraine Tacke.)

2/28…Bill Regardie….Brent Barrett…Carol Abramovitz…..Duane Triplett ….Nancy Lopez…Gary Zimmerman …(Please remember Dottie Faber…)

3/1….…Ralph Garcia…Brad Burgess…Nolden…Sabrina Fosse….Braeden Garrett…Nanette Waite ….(Please remember Don Booth.)

3/2…Kristen Ryan…Sharon Mulvey…Michael McCabe …Jeff Bohland …Tomas Gattermayer ….Mo Brenneman…Ric Palmer…Hal Cosec…Joelle Hendrick…

3/3….Brian Savitch ….Zach Wilkerson …Martha Resk…Brian Gioia…..

3/4…..Dana Day …Derek Karevicius……Eric Haubert ….Sara Clark…Linda Solomon…Nick Batty…Trevor DeVooght. ….. Sheila Cullen … (Please remember Mary Jane Bondesen.)

3/5…..Mike Barrett…..Teresa Wallace…Mariah Woessner…..Carey Moore…Nancy Seidel… Jim Gilleran … Freebo ….Theresa Dunbar ….(Please remember Chuck Newman.) …

3/6…..Elle Taylor…Greg Gotches…Debbie Josiah…Shakti Assouline Benedick…Harry Hoen… Derrick Traylor….Maria Butcher …. Brooke Kimball …. Clay Armbruster ….. (Please remember Joe Denk.)

3/7…..Judith Zabar…Michael Robinson….Willa Brown…..Wayne Guidoti… Carol Harris……Zubin Medora… (Please remember Wayne Van Hest.)

3/8…Joyce Stahl…Iain Wilcox……Tim Dahms… Chris Hernandez ….Scott Oropeza ….. Richard Badar…Eric Neiger… Tom Schraeder ….Anne Marie Adrianni … Darlene Torzolini ….(Please remember John Ruper and Bud Brewer.)

3/9…..Chad Newman…Rob Sharpe ….Nancy Amsterdam …..Floyd Jenkins……Greg McShea…..Dani Hoy…Michael Epting …Ken Lasky …..Shanna Frechette…John Meanix

3/10…Karen Lane….Cristina Lyn Spottswood….Ricky Ritzel…Queen Surrey Balogna Westrupp…Peggy Beam…. (Please remember Ramon Rodriguez.)

3/11…..Tony Martinez…Mitzi Krabill…Patti Spot Sprague…Robin Kaplan…Jerry Coleman…Michael Ridgewell….Kathy ‘Babe’ Robinson…Sherri Weyls….

3/12…..Janice Elwell….Pat West…Terri Spottswood….Matthew Helmerich…Michelle Grahl…Rev. Larry Hooper …Dee Johnson…Bob Bowersox…Eugene Robinson…Maggie Domski … Peter Vishton Sr. ….Gerri Cicchinelli …(Please take time to remember Jack Collins and Muriel Hendrick.)

3/13….Peter Rysman……Barbara Bowers…Ryan Keiser…….Rodney Kerridge ….Peter Batty Jr….Kristen Michelle… Larry O’Connor …Minoo Billimoria…(Please remember Bob Leiby… and Ralph Morrow.)

3/14…..Patrick New….Peter Batty Sr….Jordan Upchurch…..Scott Hoover…Melissa Ingram….Trey Gerrald……Paul Kruger …Kimberly Tomai… Laura Maschal…..Jeffrey Muir …(Please remember Eugene Cernan.)

3/15…..Kathleen Peace…Gordon Ross…Tandin Bugub ….….Martha Robinson….Trice Denny… Creighton Webb….. Kent Henry… Joseph Carty …..David Forest …Stephen ‘Heartsong’ Moore …David Troy Francis…Michelle Wishmyer

3/16…Herbert Miller …..Kyla Piscopinck…Pamela Gasser…Vivian Zadkovich….Deborah Scolara …. (Please remember Jerry Jeff Walker.)

3/17……Lucy Barker…..Scott Pridgen ….David Talpasz….Joy Brown Taylor…..Laurie Breakwell…Gary Wallace…Susan Kent …Nate Washburn ….. Teo Chapa…..Paxton Hernandez….. Christopher Santry…Ed Krane ……..Joey Schillero ….Happy St. Patrick’s Day to ALL!!!!… (Please remember Bob Rybicki!!!)

3/18…Phil Amsterdam …..Flower Conroy…Sandy Sujak…Nate Janis….Mary Thixton…Anne Withington. … Howard Wolff ….  John Bell Maschal … Sutton Foster ….(Please remember Patricia Herce.)

3/19…Janet Bengel… Martina Bevis…..Sophia Stevens…Debbie Baxter… Gary Fowls ….(Please remember John Wiebe.)  Happy St. Joseph’s Day to all my favorite Joes’!

3/20…..Terri Wilson…Carol Moore…. Beth Ramer ….(Please remember Jim Nolan!)

HAPPY PISCES ANNIVERSARY TO…..

2/28…..Harrold Berry and Steve Andres

2/29…..Karl & Stacy Stahl

3/1…..Liz & John Cobley… Toby Botha & Michael Lansdell…..

3/2….. Carol & Larry Abramovitz…..

3/5…. Glenda & Michael Rowley

3/7….Luis & Anna Cobo….

3/9……..   Larry & Dee Johnson

3/10…..Carole & Steve Sonstein….

3/11…. Pamela & Gerry Bernat ….

3/13….Diane & Peter Strong…

3/15…Tom Thayer & John McDonald…

3/16….Melissa & Jeff Lang….Debra Dean & Patrick Lawler…Leda & Stewart Andrews….Clayton & Pam Lopez…Jeremy & Kim Wilkerson….

3/17…..Marti & Kip Larson……Anne O’Shea & Brian Quattrini….. David & Heather Mae Victoria Potter-Sloan…. Clayton & Pamela Lopez….

3/18… Diane Hohman & Ken Gipe….Tim Mayer & Mayra Sanchez….

3/19…Maryann & Ned Reifschneider…Eric & Michelle Grahl…Fred & Rita Troxel….  Dennis & Merry Jo Cortada Pitasi….

3/29…. Beverly & Bill Goldner

If you are one of those interesting Pisceans, please let me know if any of the above description pertains to you.  If you would like to be on the Lists please send me your birth month and day (not year) plus your anniversary month and day if applicable.  Send to me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net.  Love to you and happy remembering!!!! Lynda