ECLIPSE MONDAY…. APRIL 8, 2024..

HAPPY APRIL 8 BIRTHDAY TO…   PETER ARNOW….. JACK EATON…. CLAIRE CAPLAN…… ARLENE MACHOR …. CANDICE CHASE….
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I KNOW KEY WEST WILL ONLY SHOW 20% OF THE ELCLIPSE… But Where in the World do we get protective glasses in town?  I called all the local Drug Stores  and also some of the Glass Shops and no one has them at all!  If anyone is reading this right now and can shed some, excuse the pun, ‘LIGHT’ …on where we can get these Eclipse Glasses, please let me know and we will run off to get a pair…before 2 pm today.   Big Thanks!

AT TAVERN N TOWN… APRIL 8, 15, 22, 29…Rob DiStasi performs from 5 to 9 pm.

WE WELCOME BACK TO KEY  WEST….. KRISTIN LARKIN  LO GERFO AND PETER GLICKLICH!!!!!

BLUE HEAVEN,,,,,, APRIL 8…. 10 AM TO 1 PM…Jessica Wachs Trio with  with Lee  Venters and Mike Dennis.  

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB ON APRIL  8, 15, 22, 29..Music from 5:30-7:30 pm…It’s Bob Wasson at the Piano…..821 Duval St ….8-11 pm, it’s Jazz Jam with Skipper Kripitz, Larry Smith & Joe Dallas..8 to 11 pm.

THE GARDENS HOTEL MONDAY..APRIL 8, 15, 22, 29…from 5 -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.. APRIL 8…Raven Cooper 12- 5 pm… Christopher Dean Band  from 6:30-11 pm. 
 
AVOID TICKET SCAMS…. The Key West Theater is advising everyone to be aware of ticket scammers out there  before you learn the hard way.  For ticketing questions or legitimacy of ticket sellers contact the Box Office at the KW Theater,  Purchasing tix from unverified sellers could result in fake tix and scams.

HUGH’S VIEW AT THE STUDIOS, MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS… Open from 6 to 8 pm.. Bar…. Great Views thanks to Hugh!!!!  (I love that the name Hugh has ‘HUG’ as its first three letters…he was so huggable!)

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

KARI WOLF ..KARI PERFORMS AT IRISH KEVIN’S AT 10 PM!! APRIL 8 AND 15….

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. 

DINING DEALS TO CROW ABOUT…….STOCK ISLAND SOCIAL CLUB … Matt’s at The Perry Hotel,  offers a Locals 40% dinner Discount on Monday and Tuesday nights.  You heard right… all eve till 10 pm.
SEVEN FISH…. 921 Truman Ave…..For a Limited time….20% locals discount on all food and wine and beverages with ID…  ALSO…. AT BOB’S at 532 Margaret St…. 20% Locals discount on ALL food and drink!

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!!!!!!   

JESS WACHS & BIRD DROP  APRIl …. 8….open mic hosted by Laurie  Thibaud… on the 2nd Monday of the month,    APRIL 8…  10 AAM TO 1 PM…. The Jessica Wachs Trio with Lee Venters and Mike Dennis…at Blue Heaven. 

“HEAD OVER HEELS”… HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL ON APRIL 11, 12 AND 13…..This delightful musical is set to the music of the 80’s female rock group, The Go-Go’s.  It follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous trip to save their beloved kingdom from extinction.  It is a hilarious and exuberant celebration!  Stars the members of the High School Drama Club…. Musical and artistic direction by Jeremy Zoma… Choreography by Lauren  Thompson….Costumes by SUSHI…. Produced by Emily  Young Galvan.  Tickets being sold NOW at www.keystix.com.  $22. and $18 for students and teachers.
(To help the Drama Club financially, contact 305-304-4332 or go to www.williamshall.org. 

KEY WEST THEATER, APRIL 22…. That Hippie Band at 7 pm, in the back Listening Room…. 

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!! 

The venerable ANNE MCKEE (now 100) is presently residing at the  Palm Vista Rehabilitation Center at 5860 College Rd., Room 126,  Stock Island, FL 33040.    If  you have some time to pay her a visit I am sure she will welcome you.
ARTIST, RICK WORTH…. is also residing at the Rehab Center, in Room 121. I KNOW he too, would welcome a visit or a card or note.  He is making slow process after his stroke awhile back.    Note also that April 12 is Rick’s Birthday so do send him a Card to brighten his day.  Note also that if you visit Rick, do not bring food as he is on a feeding tube.

SMALL UPDATE ON FR. JOHN BAKER…. As you know, our beloved Fr. John has resigned as Pastor of the Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea…. He will be staying on in Key West, in residence at the Rectory at least till June and is hoping to find a place to reside  here in Key West after that.  A Party to honor Fr. John is in the planning stages and will occur sometime in late April.  Stay tuned….will let  you all know the details when they are solidified.  In the meantime you can send Fr. John Messages of support and care to him at 1010 Windsor Lane., Key West, FL 30040.  He is a great unifier and has a heart as big as the Sea! He is loved and will be deeply missed…..

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.

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!

A PUN or LEXOPHILE FOR YOU….I’ve started sleeping in my fireplace.  Now I sleep like a log!
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TUESDAY, APRIL 9,  2024

HAPPY APRIL 9, BIRTHDAY TO…..JRFFREY HARWELL… PAT CREED SMITH …BILL ROBERTS…. BARRY PHILIPSON…. LES DUDLEY….. RICHARD SMOLIK…..BOB SCOTT….
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THE RED BARN PRESENTS… APRIL 9-27…. The new briskly entertaining play, THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT… opens on April 9…. It stars the fabulous DAVE BOOTLE…. RITA TROXEL….AND CODY BORAH…..directed by Joy Hawkins.   SHOWTIME FOR THIS PRESENTATION IS 7 PM!!!!!!  Get tix now at www.redbarntheatre.com or call 305-296-9911.  This is a thought provoking and fascinating play!!!!

TAVERN N TOWN…APRIL 9,…. Larry Smith entertains  from 5-9 pm… On APRIL 16, 23, 30….Carmen Rodriguez and James King 5-9pm. 

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB., APRIL 9, 16, 23, 30….5-7 pm, it’s TBD at the piano…. 8 to 11 pm, it’s Bluesday Tuesday with Larry Baeder and Co.  Great entertainment at 821 Duval St. … and delish food and drink too!

VIRGILIO’S ON APRIL 9.. 9 pm…The CRZB’S, with Skipper Kripitz, and vocals by Chris Toler….APRIL 16, AT 9 PM…. Skipper with Lee Sharpe and Marty Stonely. 

THE STUDIOS ON APRIL 16 & 17…. Otis Gibbs performs at 7 pm on April 16 and at 8 pm on April 17.  Get tix at www.tskw.org.  Listen to singer, painter, songwriter, storyteller.  Old Town New Folk Concert!

KARI WOLF ON APRIL 9 & 16…. Kari performs at General Horseplay on Caroline St.  from 6 to 9 pm. 
KARI IS AT IRISH KEVINS; ON APRL 9 & 16 AT 10 PM!!!!!

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!!!!

SCHOONER WHARF…. APRIL 9, 16, 23, 30….Noon to 5 pm, Gary Hempsey….6:30-11 pm, Marjory Lee.

THE GARDENS HOTEL TUESDAY…..APRIL 9..Gregory James…. entertaining from 5 to 7 pm in the Atrium.  526 Angela St. 

CONCH REPBULIC DAYS IN KEY WEST…The 42nd birthday of the Conch Republic is APRIL 19-28…. lots OF WILD AND WACKY FUN ACTIVITIES.  For complete schedule go to www.conchrepublic.com.

CONGRATS TO GOOD FRIENDS WHO WON IGGY AWARDS….Among the many talented individuals in KW who won Iggy’s here are but a few…. BRIA ANSARA,,,, ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR….  SKIPPER KRIPITZ, FASCILITATOR OF THE YEAR…. DUO ACT OF THE YEAR….. JILLIAN {TODD) AND JESS….VOCALIST OF THE YEAR…KARI WOLF!!!!!  Thanks to RAY WEST who created this Local Music Awards Show!  What wonderful and talented people live here to bring joy to so many!

SUPPORT JORDAN UPCHURCH’S CAMPAIGN RUNNING FOR MISS ISLAND QUEEN 2024!!!!  The delightful and talented, former Aqua Idol Finalist, is running for this Title .  This Event takes place on May 7th at The Key West Theater and is a benefit for Samuel’s House….Tix NOT on sale yet but if you would like to monetarily support Jordan NOW, the donation link is https://bit.ly/4cixNhk. Note that Jordan has been paired with Qmitch as his Drag Mother!  

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.   

WONDERFUL OLD TOWN HOUSE FOR RENT….Available  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, APRIL  10,  2024

HAPPY APRIL 10 BIRTHDAY TO ….DONNA BARNETT…. LANDON BRADBARY…. CLAUDE REAMS….MARILYN MAY….JUDY BUXTON ….GREGORY JAMES…..RENNY STEVENS…. JANICE GRUBER….CAROL KIWALA…. (Please remember… John Petrone….Theresa Wise…. and Jo & Phil Ricca.)
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AT THE GARDENS HOTEL.. WEDNESDAYS…APRIL 10..The Kenny Albert Duo.  5-7 pm….

HEMINGWAY IN A FUNNY WAY.. APRIL  10, 17….Comic, James Scott Patterson presents a Comedy Show which is a tribute to the funny side of the life and works of Ernest Hemingway!  This unique and innovative show ranges from the tragic-comic, to the witty, wild and difficult to believe!  Showtime is 5:30-6:30 pm and ticket includes a c0mplimentary glass of Ernest’s fave white or red wine.   Get tix at www.comedykeywest.com.  The Key West Comedy Club is located at 218 Whitehead St.

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB….WEDNESDAY…APRIL 10….Karen Heins is at the piano from 5:30 to 7:30 pm……8 to 11 pm ….APRIL 10, IT’S LIBBY YORK…APRIL 17, JAMIE ROBERTS…APRIL 24…SUSAN CHASTAIN.  Jazz at its best.. 821 Duval…. the place to be and to be seen!!!… 

AT THE STUDIOS, APRIL 10….7 pm… It’s Irie Monte & Crispin Campbell… an eve of baroque pop music with a violinist and cellist…

AT TAVERN N TOWN…APRIL 10, 17, 24… to 9 PM……. Mike Emerson…. entertains.

SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL 10, 17, 24…. Tony Baltimore from noon to 5 pm…. Raven Cooper from 6:30-11 pm.

AQUA PLEX BACK BAR INDUSTRY NIGHT EACH WEDNESDAY…..6 pm till LATE…. 40% all drinks… 20% off food….

****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.   

SOFIA TALVIK’S LIVE CONCERT, APRIL 10….This singer/songwriter will perform At The KW Library at 700 Fleming St. in the Palm Garden. 6 PM.

KEY WEST THEATER… APRIL 10… Tab Benoit performs.  512 Eaton St.

“LOST IN YONKERS” OPENS IN PREVIEW AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE, APRIL 24…. This Neil Simon play/comedy takes place in 1942…It involves a cast of complex and delightful Members of the Kurnitz Family and their adventures.  Never a dull moment as brother, Louie Kurnitz, a gangster henchman, shows up with nasty gangster, Hollywood Harry in pursuit.  Get tix now at www.keywtix.com or at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 305-294-5015. 

HOT HAVANA NIGHT. APRIL 24…Dance Party and Silent Auction….at the Backyard Bar at KAYA, 610 Rear Duval St.  Early bird tix start at $20. Reserve a Private VIP table in advance.   Get info an reserve at ConchRepublic.com. 

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!
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THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2024

HAPPY APRIL 11 BIRTHDAY TO……BOB PABIAN …..TIM MAYER…. RENA DAHLGRIN….TIM McALPINE…… MICHAEL POPOVICE…. LAURIE JORDAN NICK … JIM BLAHNIK …. MATTHEW STEVENS….. WEST VALENTINO INTERNICOLA…..HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. NANCY MOULTON AND DIANA DAVIS.
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CONGRATS TO THE WATERFRONT PALYHOUSE ON A WONDERFUL RUN OF “MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS”!!!!!  The amazing Cast knocked it out of the park …. Bravo to.. DAVID BLACK  as Hercule Poirot… and also to Dominic Paolillo, Glenda Donovan, Jessica Miano Kruel, Barbara Mundy, Morgan Fraga Pierson, Mathias Maloff, Cassidy Timms, Karl Stahl, and Ray West…ALL WONDERFUL!  Congratulations to director, Tom Thayer, and set designer, Michael Boyer!  This was Tom Thayer’s final production  as Artistic Director and he did another marvelous job!  He will be very missed at The Waterfront Playhouse, but new AD, Patrick New, will seamlessly take over, and he promises to bring back Tom now and then to direct at the WP.  (That is, if Tom can break away from surfing in Costa Rica!!!)  Thanks to all those who audience members who made ‘ORIENT’ a grand success!

CHANNING LYNN … APRIL 11.. and most every Thursday…Channing & Larry Smith Duo  perform from 4 to 7 pm…..at HEMINGWAY SOCIAL CLUB  & Rum Distillery at 201 Simonton St.  

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, APRIL  11,18, 25.. Entertainment from 5:30–7:30 PM with the Kenny Albert Duo….Music at its best. !!!  8-11 pm it’s The Paradise Swing Band……. with Skipper and Larry Smith….etc.

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL EVERY THURSDAY….APRIL 11….Mike Dennis ….  From 5 to 7 pm,…

SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL 11, 18, 25….. Noon to 5 pm, Andy Wescott…. 6:30-11 pm, Nick Brownell.

*AT TAVERN N TOWN..APRIL 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!!!!

KARI WOLF AT IRISH KEVIN’S, APRIL 11, 12, 18…. 10:30 PM….

WALK ON WHITE.  APRIL 18…..6-10 PM…. Visit all the wonderful Galleries on White St., including Harrison Gallery and Stone soup Gallery……meet artists and enjoy refreshments while you browse and buy!  .

VIP SPEAKER SERIES AT COLLEGE ON APRIL 18….7 pm at Tennessee Williams Theatre…. Sarah Flangman will discuss managing the National Marine Sanctuary under stress and how researchers and the community have responded in novel ways to try to protect threatened resources.

A NIGHT OF ROCK N ROLL BURLESQUE AT KEY WEST THEATER, APRIL 18…. 8 pm…. 512 Eaton St. 

‘LOST IN YONKERS’ GRAND OPENING ON APRIL 25…. At Waterfront Playhouse at 8 pm…. Great cast, directed by PATRICK NEW and set design by MICHAEL BOYER….. Get tix at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org. or call  305-294-5015 or go to www.keystix.com.   

‘LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO’ ON APRIL 25… One Night Only…. at Tennessee Williams Theatre…This is a Producers Circle Event…..Hilarious and Unique beyond words….This world-renowned troupe of male dancers present brilliant numbers…. en pointe, mind you!!!!  8 pm… Get tix at www.keystix.com.  

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. …FR. JOHN BAKER…..Peter Batty…..Lauren Thompson….Claire Caplan …..Chris Elwell. …..Jennifer Stevens. …Trae Spears ….. Stuart & Susan Kaufman….Mary Borrell & Gene Knudson …. Elise Irwin …..Kristin Lo Gerfo and Peter Glicklich …Patrick New……Dave Bootle ….Mike & Jon Barrett ….. Jim Salini ……Billy Cartledge and Jim Hall  …Helen & Ben Harrsion ….. Tom Thayer …. Johnny & Maribell Maschal ….Patty Altobello……Kevin & Donna Gallagher …….The Island Boys & Miss Betty…..Jerry Galeana …Steve de Fer….. John & Liz Cobley……the Cast & Crew of Murder On the Orient Express…. son, Rob Frechette  ….Robert and Elena Spottswood …Jerry Downs……Marky Pierson  …Cliff Gregoire   ….Louis Petrone…..Al Romano   …Kate Miano…… Bill Melchior……..Fred Greenberg and June Hudson …..Jillian Todd….. Michael Pelkey …Sebby Vishton …..Ed and Amy Stevens & Brady…..Julie Jeffers …Matthew Rawls ….Carolyn Cooper …daughter, Melissa Lang …Mike Benner…..Christopher Peterson   …..Skipper Kripitz….. the Choir at St. Mary Star of the Sea …..Suzanne Moore…John Smyth ….Bobby Nesbitt & Mike Mulligan…..Kate Regan & Ken Silverman …..All those praying for those in need …… Emily Young ….Craig and Gail Hollenback  …….. Nand Pandy ……Michael Boyer …and MOST of all my dearest husband BOB!!!!
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FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2024….

HAPPY APRIL 12 BIRTHDAY TO….J.T THOMPSON….. RICK WORTH…. NINA CROOKS….DEAN TOWNSEND…. DOMINIC PAOLLILO…CHRIS SKINNER…. KEIDI EHRGOT…. MATT ZINTSMASTER…. KIM SCHROEDER…. (Please remember Sheri Brown.)  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. VAL MARMILLION & JUAN PISANI… AND… PATTI & CARL McMACKIN.
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THE GARDENS HOTEL EVERY FRIDAY…APRIL  12, 19,26..John Hobbins entertains .In the Atrium…. From 5 to 7 pm, …  526 Angela S (Till April).

BLUE HEAVEN ON APRIL 12…. 1o am…. Skipper Kripitz, Claire Caplan and Larry.

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???? 

KEY WEST ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY…New Exhibit, ‘FLORA & FAUNA: EARLY NATURALISTS IN FLORIDA”. at Custom House Museum at 281 Front St.  Exhibit will be on display until Sept. 13.    

BRIA ANSARA AT AQUAPLEX….APRIL 12, 19, 26…This gifted singer performs from 3 to 5:30 pm….504 Angela St. 

MANGOES…. AT 4-7 PM…. Kari Wolf entertains…she is the best!  At 10:30 pm, she is at Irish Kevin’s from 10:30 pm till late.
 
THE STUDIOS….. APRIL 12…. ‘SMUGGERS’ TALES: BOTH SIDES’… 7 pm at 533 Eaton St….Get tix at www.tsky.org.  

SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL 12….Tony Baltimore from noon to 5 pm…. Jerrod Iseman Band from 6:30- 11:30 pm.

JERRY DOWNS PERFORMS ONE LAST TIME ON …APRIL  12…..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…..   Note that Jerry D often has the great Island Boys join him onstage along with the always marvelous Miss Betty!!!!    This is a terrific spot…. great place…good food… lovely setting… a new and special place….. shhhh don’t tell anyone!!!!!  Great nightly sunsets….

AT TAVERN N TOWN  …FRIDAY. APRIL  12, 18, 26…. Mike Emerson entertains in the Lounge! 

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB…..FRIDAY….APRIL 12 and 19..5:30 to 7:30 PM…….It’s John Allicock performing….  821 Duval St….At 8-11pm…  It’s the super cool Ericson Holt……..Smooth jazz at this top spot.  

CHANNING LYNN & THE HEART STARTERS, APRIL 12…. 6-8 pm at the Truman Little White House…Swing Era Band 40’a show!….5 piece band, including Skipper Kripitz and friends…..Get tix at www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.org.   

****LAST SHOW OF BEN HARRISON AT KEY WEST THEATER… APRIL 19…. This wonderful legend-in-his-own-time singer/songwriter/entertainer, performs his show of original songs at 7 pm in the Back Listening Room at The Key West Theater at 512 Eaton St.    Ben has been  performing his songs to sold out audiences all season.  He truly captures the essence of old Key West that he knows so very well.  He is a master story-teller and folk singer extraordinaire.  Get tix at www.thekeywesttheater.com. 533 Eaton St. 

THE STUDIOS ON APRIL 26 & 27…..’KING TIDE’ a new work by Conch author and playwright, Michael Marrero, presents this show at 533 Eaton St.  Get tix at www.tskw.org.

BENEFIT AT LILY PULITZER…. APRIL 26….This shop at 600 Front St., will donate 10% of all sales to A POSITIVE STEP OF MONROE COUNTY to help fund the Idle Hands Summer Youth Employment Program  For more info about this program go to www.apsmc.org.  Or contact Billy Davis at apsmccrp@aol.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, APRIL 13,  2024
HAPPY APRIL 13 BIRTHDAY TO…ANNIE MINERS…. DON BEARDEN….TONY YANIZ…. TERRY O’HARA…. LIZ CALLAWAY….LORETTA FORMAN….HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…HELEN WALKER & LEO WATERS.
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BLUE HEAVEN… APRIL 13.. 10 am…Skipper Kripitz with Jess Wachs and Mike Dennis.

LITTLE ROOM ON…APRIL 13 & 20….. 5:30-7:30  pm.. It is vocalist TBA…..From 8 to 11 pm, it’s …Dave Arndt & Cayo Sonido….Great Jazz GUARANTEED!!!!  821 Duval St. 

AT TAVERN N TOWN…SAT, APRIL 13…. Carmen Rodriguez and James King  entertain from 5-9 pm. APRIL 20, It’s Larry Smith at the piano and vocals.

SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL 13…. Noon to 5 pm, Nick Brownell…. 6:30- 11:30 pm, Reggae Lou & the Kind Budz.

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 ….APRIL 13. 20. 27…From 5 to 7 pm, Bobby Green entertains in the Atrium at The Gardens.  Always FREE to attend. 526 Angela St.

KEY WEST JAZZ SOCIETY DUO ON APRIL 13…. With Channing Lynn and Larry Smith…. at Hemingway Social Club, 6-9 pm….201 Simonton St.   

CONCH REPUBLIC DRAG RACES, APRIL 20…. From 2:30-5 pm….Held on the 700  Block of Duval St. All contestants must be in HEELS and look somewhat like a Woman!   Anyone can enter…Registration is FREE.  

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. 

_CHRISTOPHER PETERSON AT AQUA NIGHTCLUB!!! ..This new addition to Nightlife in Key West is a DO NOT MISS!!!!!   The shows we have attended have been  Super Sensational!  Christopher is having the time of his life putting together amazing shows at his new BIRDCAGE CABARET!!!  Extravagant Production numbers with Aquanette Showgirls…..Elaborate and posh costumes that are simply  AWESOME!!!!!….  Special guest vocalists bring down the house….but…   Of course Christopher Peterson is the Shining Star… working the stage, the audience, the room with his every word and move!   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 they are doing  to make this happen!  It is just the perfect  Key West Show!
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SUNDAY,  APRIL 14  2024 ….

HAPPY APRIL 14 BIRTHDAY TO…PAM VEREB…. IOLANDA STASHENKO…. BILL TREM….
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SUPERSTAR,  BRIA ANSARA ENTERTAINS EVERY SUNDAY AT FOUR MARLINS AT THE REACH …. FROM 10 AM TO 2 PM!!!! 

KARI WOLF AT WILLIE T’S…. APRIL 14…2:30-5:30 PM.

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB… APRIL 7….5:30-7:30 pm, Nancy 3 Hoffman performs….8 PM…. Skipper Kripitz with Raven Cooper and Friends.

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, APRIL 14… 5:30-7:30 pm, it’s the delightful Nancy 3 Hoffman performing …….. From 8-11 pm, It’s Channing Lynn  and Irish Phenom, Gabriel Donohue, teaming up with Skipper Kripitz.. 821 Duval St.

MANGOES AT 8-11 PM..APRIL  14, 21, 28……Kari and Jack Wolf perform!!! 

**JAZZ IN THE GARDENS… ON APRIL  14..AT  5-7 PM. 526 Angela St..Vocalist,  LIBBY YORK….. APRIL 21….TERRI WHITE…..APRIL 28…SCOTT MARISCHEN & FRIENDS.

SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL 14….NOON TO 5, Sam Carlson… 6:30-11:30 pm, Reggae Lou & the Kind Budz.

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 .. APRIL 14, 21m 28….Mr. Cool,  Rob Di Stasi entertains, from 5 to 9 pm…..

MANGOES DRUNKEN DRAG BRUNCH.. SUNDAYS. NEXT ONE IS APRIL 21…. 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: …..May 12…June 9…. July 7….Oct. 20….Nov. 17….Dec. 15.  Take your houseguests to this very fun and unique Brunch!   

WILLIE WONKA CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL, APRIL 21….. At Southernmost House from 11 am to 3 pm….

CONCH REPUBLIC DAYS CRAFT FAIR, APRIL 21…. From Greene to Eaton St.  Go to wwww.conchrepublic.com for info.

GARDEN ART…OPENS APRIL 28…. At the KW Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden…. runs thru July 31.  This event showcases local art & sculptures that are earth friendly.  Located at 5210 College Rd. on Stock Island.  10 am to 4 pm daily.  For info call 305-296-1504.

***A SPECIAL GIG TO SPREAD JOY AT POINCIANA GARDENS.. If you are interested in  performing for the residents at Poinciana Gardens, 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….Learn to live in the present moment….!
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”!!!!…..   

THE PRAYER CHAIN……… Please include prayers for…..Fr. John Baker……Bryan Green & the friends of Tony Konrath…….Ken Gipe……Patricia Sell…..Larry Eynon…. Johnny and Maribell Maschal….the repose of the soul of Paul Clift…. Pat West….Dena Badgerow  ….. Velma Christian . ….Donna Barnett … …..Claude Reams….Kathy Lash…….. Michael Pelkey… Rick Worth…….Fred and Judi Stevens ……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 ……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!!!!)

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!

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.   

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! 

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.    

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.

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS ANNOUNCES REMAINING SHOWS….  On April 19, Executive Managing Artistic Director, Matthew Rawls, presented the exciting new Season at the Theatre….The Encore shows left are…… Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo.  In addition, other announced shows are … One Night of Queen…  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.   

FLAMINGLES IN KEY WEST!  The Butterfly Conservatory in KW has two gorgeous Flamingos, Rhett and Scarlett.  Did you know that this fabulous spot presents After Hours ‘Flamingles’?  Our daughter, Melissa Lang, is employed at the Conservatory and she is one of the presenters of the Flamingles.  Those who want this special process sit quietly in the Gazebo in the Conservatory, and Rhett & Scarlett are brought out of their oasis, and to the Gazebo where they ‘flamingle’ with the people who sit perfectly still… while THEY ‘do their thing’ with each person.  It is great fun and quite an experience.  Think of this as a special gift for someone!  Book early as these have become very popular!

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.

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 ARIES PERSONALITY…MARCH 21 THROUGH APRIL 20 ***

It is hard to ignore the Arian….they have so much personality and vitality, making them the sort of people who like to be noticed!  They hate taking back seat in life and will do anything to prevent it!  They are natural leaders, not followers.  The last thing any Arian wants to do is carry out other people’s orders or be at their beck and call.  They loathe being just one of the crowd, and this attitude doesn’t change as they get older.  They have to be in control of situations and do not like it one bit when it is the other way around.  Life is very black & white for Arians, with no grey area.    They are very idealistic, and always have high expectations that things will turn out well.  They have a burning desire to achieve…have an infectious enthusiasm and an adventurous spirit.  An Arian without a goal is a sad sight, as they are lost without anything to aim for.  They are easy to lose their tempers but it is all over in a flash.  One minute they may be shouting their heads off and the next they have forgotten all about it.  They do have a problem with bluntness…they like to tell it like it is and this sometimes leads to hurt feelings when they go too far and do not realize the impact of their words.  They are outspoken….and if they curb that it would take so much fun out of things!  In love, they dream of fairytale romances…they love the thrill of the chase, often finding it the most exciting part of a relationship….often cooling off when they get what they want.  Their generous spirit and warm personality make them wonderful friends and delightful lovers.  Sex is very important to them and they enjoy a very physical relationship with their partners.  They have the utmost faith and trust in people.  They fall in love easily and invest everything in their lover.  Their hearts are shattered when that partner fails to live up to their expectations.  They have a tendency to put loved ones on a pedestal, thinking they can do no wrong.  All is great while they are on that pedestal but the moment they turn out to be human, the Arian is crushed and let down and in lots of pain.  However, Arians do not learn from their mistakes and often repeat them over and over again!  The best signs for an Aries are Capricorn, Gemini, and Scorpio.  In careers, the Arian cannot be tied down as they are free spirits.  They must have a job with room to breathe.  They hate having a job which requires  them to account for their every action.  They will become bored and frustrated in these situations.  They prefer being self-employed because most Arians have a low opinion of their higher ups.  Their competitive nature makes them natural freelancers…they love coming up with new ideas.  Jobs like engineering, mechanics, the armed services, and sports appeal to Arians.  They are better at dreaming up ideas than in following them.  They cannot live without money…love spending it and are suckers for impulse buys.  They love spending on cars, special bikes, and are attracted to speed and danger.  They are also very generous and spend lots of money on friends and loved ones.  Saving money is not as interesting to an Arian as spending it.  They live for today and not to morrow!!

WE LOVE OUR ARIAN FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS!!!! 

 Please read the lists below and take time to add their names to your datebooks so you can reach out to them on their special days!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO….

3/21…Jerry Downs….Merle Dimbath …..Heidi Golightly …..Marge Sanger…Scott Muir…Luis Vera….Hugh Gallagher …. (Please remember Clifford Nowak and Ted Lacey.)

3/22…Rhett Kalman…Shirley Sullivan…..Rafael Gonzalez…Darold Leto…Christopher Gonzalez…..Judy Kovats

3/23…Kim Gordon…John Sangston ….. Janet Pattillo ….Kevin Barry …..Amy Scalise…Pam Spence…Newt Ruch….(Please remember Jacques Vivien.)

3/24…Mary Borrell ….Chloe Hodgdon….…Susan Powell….. Phyllis May …..Nora Monico….Robin Hansel…….Josh Khalil….Lindsey Hillegas….. Jessy Pojman …..(Please remember Peter Flood and Dennis Wade.)

3/25…Hy Conrad… …..Alice Justavich Kelly ….. Jeanette Partilla …..…. (Remember Rose Frechette and Fran Verral, Doug Stripp … Harry Ruchman… Ted Windt.)

3/26…Jana Krejcirova……Kevin Melloncamp…Emily Maltz…..Judy Pingston…Kenny Chesney…Glenda Rowley …..(Please remember Cameron Murray…. Tennessee Williams. )

3/27…..Ray Baker…..Roger Nelson….Martha Hooten Hattingh …..Carina Borders ….Deborah Goldman…Stephanie Sander….

3/28…Pam Lopez….Evan Haskell…. Pam Bernat….. Pam McKenzie….Jeffrey Woessner…..Daniel Wolpaw….. Vince Vaughn ….(Please remember Kathy Melendy…)

3/29…Brenda Callahan …..Marc Crow…Jennifer Stevens…John Wilson …..Kathy Stevens…Patti Roberts…Laurel Denny…Russell Martin …..(Please remember John Wickes and Stella Winiarski.)

3/30…Carol Burnham…Danny Carter….Bob Bolen…..

3/31…Peggy Malloy Montgomery…..Jeff Egleston….…Yolan Findlay…Michael McMahon..(Please remember Barbara Please Hoffman… and … Donna Stanton.)

4/1…Lee Skillington…Mary Ellen Lapp….Alan Beaubien….Jerry Seeco ….John Smyth….Mary Lou Ferris…Franco Piacibello…David Marshall…Odysseus Juraj Samuel Stranovsky Brown….

4/2…Anne Stevens…..Harry Schroeder….Stephanie Skylar….Terry Jeffers…. (Please remember Beverly Walters )….

4/3….Lee Fettis…..Mabry Binnaker …..Tommy Wilson…Kyle Bennett….Tyler Bennett… …Dee Dee Duecker…April Riedel …..Chris Clifton….(Please remember Morgan Sykes and Stanley Vernovage.)

4/4…Carter Weber…..George Sanders…Jenny Emerson…Billy Piscopo…Brian Taylor…..Suzie Byrd…. Evan Fowls ….(Please take time to remember Kitty Green and Art Gasior!)

4/5…..Lucy Carleton….Gordon Keiser..John Hamilton…Rita Brown Troxel…Bill Melchior…Dora Gholson…Janette Stone…..Peter King…

4/6….George Rutgers…..Sue Forti…(Please take time to remember Larry Harvey and Virginia Molzan.)

4/7….…Christian Monzon…(Please remember Mike Gillis…. Dick Buckheim…Ruth Warmouth…and Bob Brown.)

4/8…Peter Arnow…Claire Caplan …..Jack Eaton….Arlene Machor…. Candice Chase….

4/9…..Jeffrey Harwell…Bill Roberts…Les Dudley…..Barry  Philipson….Bob Scott…Richard Smolik…Pat Creed  Smith

4/10…Donna Barnett…Claude Reams…..Marilyn Maye……Landon Bradbary…Judy Buxton….Janice Gruber… Gregory James ….Renny Stevens…Carol Kiwala…(Please remember Theresa Wise… John Petrone….)

4/11….Rhena Dahlgren… Tim McAlpine ….Tim Mayer …..Bob Pabian ….Michael Popovice….Laurie Jordan Nick…… Matthew Stevens …..Jim Blahnik…West Valentino Internicola.

4/12…J.T.Thompson….Rick Worth…..Dominic Paollilo….Nina Crooks…Kim Schroeder…..Chris Skinner…Matt Zintsmaster…Keidi Ehrgott…(Please remember Sherri Brown.)

4/13…..Annie Miners….Loretta Foreman…Tony Yaniz….Don Bearden…Terry O’Hara ….. Liz Calaway ….

4/14…..Pam Vereb…Iolanda Stashenko….William Trem

4/15…Karen Beauprie…..Judith Daykin ……Wendy Zintsmaster….Gina Maseratti…Lacy Arters…..Gary Helman….(Please remember Kenny Peskett.)

4/16……Valsin Marmillion ….Denise Chelekis ….Brenda Bodner…Marty Siegal …. (Please remember Seward Johnson.)

4/17…..Vincent Zito……Ana Cobo …..Julie Paterson…Richard Vincent…..Claire Melter….Vici Lai….Candace Block…..Phyllis Kaschub …Mike Eppenhart…Les Steele.. Devin Mitchell…..(Please remember Tom Oosterhoudt.)

4/18….Heather- Mae Potter Sloan…Gayle Miller…Dawn Holland …..Chuck Walter …. Amy Sidoroff….(Please remember Chip Allen.)

4/19….Jim Salem….Walter Schmida…..Casey Internicola…..Jackie O’Neil… Jennifer Pace ….(Please remember Michael Lefferts.)

4/20…..Amy Laura Bondurant ….Robert Spottswood…Jane R. Carper……Steve Miller…..Sheri Lohr….Dillon Feldman …..Mia Maschal …. Emma Maschal ……Christy Ryan Mack…Audrey Pollizi…..(Please remember Mark Barauck….Bob Esty…..and Marie Knox.)

HAPPY ARIES ANNIVERSARY TO….

3/21…..Pat & Dave Livesay…….

3/22….Roger & Nancy Nelson……..

3/23… Amy Bondurant & David Dunn

3/24…Amy & Wayne Cleveland 

3/26…..Bonnie Piceu & Paul Dietz

3/27….Emily Maltz & Jean-Michel Atigaud

3/31….Mary Borrell & Eugene Knudsen

4/5….Craig & Patti Roberts….

4/6…..Linda Curtis & Tim Skoh…

4/7…..Dick Norford and Kay Fullen…..Carolyn & Bob Scott

4/10… Please remember Phil & Josephine Ricca.

4/11…..Nancy Moulton & Diana Davis

4/12…..Patti and Carl McMackin…and…… Juan Pisani & Val Marmillion ….

4/13… Helen Walker and Leo Waters…

4/18…Amanda & Daniel Garcia

4/19……..Ric Dery and Tandin Bugub

4/20…..Trina & Jens  Nielsen…..Eric & Julie Johnston…..

 If you are one of those fascinating Ariens described above, please let me know if the description pertains to you in any way.  If you are a reader of mine, and would like to be added to the Birthday/Anniversary Lists, please let me know by e-mailing me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net and I will be glad to put you on the list.  The whole purpose is so that those reading it may see some one they know and then reach out to them on their special days….a nice and easy way to build community and spread love and joy to those we know.  Just send me the month & day of your birthday or anniversary if applies, and you will be added.  Love, and Happy Birthday and Anniversary to all our Arien friends and family members!!!!    Lynda