MONDAY MARCH 18 TO MARCH 24, 2024..

HAPPY MARCH 18 BIRTHDAY TO…PHIL AMSTERDAM….FLOWER CONROY…. SANDY SUJAK…JOHN BELL MASCHAL….HOWARD WOLFF.. NATE JANIS… ANNE REIN…MARY THIXTON….SUTTON FOSTER…. (Please remember Patricia Herce.) ….. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….TIM MAYER & MAYRA SANCHEZ…. DIANE HOHMAN & KEN GIPE….
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VERY SAD SAD NEWS!!!  Hope you all enjoyed a wonderful St. Patrick’s Day yesterday!  We started our day with Mass at The Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea, our Parish these last 25 years.  It is a most amazing Parish, a Community of caring and beautiful parishioners.  One of the BEST features of St. Mary’s has been our truly sensational Pastor, Fr. John Baker.  He is a remarkable person, human being, and Friend.  He is gifted at bringing people together…. he is truly the working church in action.  He has given his heart and soul to the parishioners of St. Mary’s and to Key West.   To say he is loved beyond words is an understatement.  He is the most welcoming Priest ever… and many who have been away from ‘the Church’ are back because of his open heart and open arms.  During yesterday’s homily, Fr. John announced that because he has been experiencing some concerning health challenges, he is stepping down as Pastor and will be retiring.  Everyone in the congregation was filled with great sadness and pain with this announcement.  Many like Me (and Bob) were moved to tears which continues even now as I sadly write this.  Our hearts, and those of everyone else who knows Fr. John,  are broken in a million little pieces. Needless to say… after Fr. John’s announcement, everyone in the Church stood up and gave him a thunderous standing ovation. We are all richer for having known him.  Thankfully he will stay on awhile to assist during the transition, and each day that he will remain here will be a true blessing. 

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

THE GARDENS HOTEL MONDAY…MARCH 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 18 …Raven Cooper 12- 5 pm… Jeff Clark  from 6:30-11 pm. 

FREE MOVIE AT CONGREGATION B’NAI ZION… MARCH 18…. 7:30 pm at 750 United St.    Movie is “Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen…A Journey, A Song.’.

MOVIE,.. AT TROPIC CINEMA…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 MARCH 18..Music from 5-11 pm…821 Duval St ….Jazz Jam with Skipper Kripitz, Larry Smith & Les Dudley..8 to 11 pm.

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!!!!)

FRIENDS OF THE KW LIBRARY SPEAKER SERIES….. Every MONDAY. at 6 pm…..In the Palm Garden on Fleming St….. MARCH 18…. Speaker is Jeffrey Colvin author of AFRICAVILLE. 

KARI WOLF MARCH 18 & 19….KARI PERFORMS AT IRISH KEVIN’S AT 10 PM!! 

BOBBY NESBITT & CARMEN RODRIGUEZ AT LITTLE WHITE HOUSE, MARCH 25 & 27….  These superb shows will be at 7 pm at The Truman Little White House…. Each concert is like a special little Gem that you just love and cherish and never want to let go of.   Doors open at 6:30 pm….Go to the Little White House Website to check for ticket availability.  These shows ALWAYS sell out FAST!!!!!  

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. 

JILLIAN TODD at TENNESSEE WILLIAMS….Jillian wowed everyone with her truly wonderful and informative Cabaret Show on Joni Mitchell.  Is there anything Jillian can’t do?  She has been  a real Breath of Fresh Air in Key West and has developed an adoring following and the audience on March 11 loved every single moment.  That show sold out quickly and another show was added on March 12!  Congratulations to Jillian!  We look forward to seeing Jillian on all theater stages in the Keys in the years to come!!!!

BE AN ANGEL FOR THE KWHS DRAMA CLUB…. Program Director of our High School Drama Club is Emily Young Galvan, daughter of Liz and Gary Young,  Believe it or not, the High School provides NO funding for the Drama Club so this group depends solely on donations, fundraising, and grants to produce productions and programs.  Under Young’s direction, the group has soared from 10 student members to over 90.  This year the musical they will present is ‘HEAD OVER HEELS’,  on April 11,12,and 13 at the KW Auditorium.  This Club needs business ads and sponsorships to go in their Playbill…there are sponsorships and ad opportunities from every level starting at $50.  This musical stars the talented students at KWHS…Team involves Jeremy Zoma as director &  musical director…. choreographer, Lauren Thompson, and Gary SUSHI Marion doing Costume Design.  It is produced by Emily Young with Drama sponsor, Rebecca Bertucci, leading the technical.  I encourage you to reach out to this org with generous donations.  Note that the Drama club is based at Williams Hall.  Call 305-304-4332 and ask for a sponsorship flyer.  You could also go to www.williamshall.org.  

STOCK ISLAND SOCIAL CLUB … Matt’s at The Perry Hotel,  offers a Locals 40% dinner Discount on Monday and Tuesday nights.  

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. 

29th TASTE OF KEY WEST…. MARCH 25…. 6 -9 pm…. at Truman Waterfront…. Advance tix @ www.keystix.com…various packages available ….

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!!!!!!   

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 directed and 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.

JUST IN CASE YOU DID NOT READ ABOUT THE AQUA IDOL FINALE LAST WEEK, HERE IT IS ONE MORE TIME!!…The Grand Finale of the Waterfront Playhouse 2024 Aqua Idol, on March 4,  was a smashing success.  Many heartfelt thanks to the top 6 Contestants, #1…JOE TRIPP…#2…BETTY CARRAWAY…#3…GREG FISHER …#4…FLOYD JENKINS …#5… JORDAN SOMMER….#6…BAHAMA BOB LEONARD.  Collectively, that evening, $18,847 was raised by our wonderful contestants.  Congratulations and thank you MOST sincerely.  Big Thanks to all the other  great contestants,  including, Jerry Hughes, Trey Forsyth, Jim Speake, Claire Caplan, Jimmy Olson, Adam Stamper, Mariah Woessner, and Mina Lopez.  Thanks to ALL those who attended, not only at the Finale but week after week…your support of the Waterfront Playhouse means the world!!!  I want to thank all those who contributed to the Prize Packages gladly bestowed on our Vocalists.  Thanks to Aqua Plex owners, Mike & Jon Barrett for ALL they did to make this Event run so smoothly.  Thanks to Laurie Thibaud, our emcee …Jimmy Harcup, our tech man…Mark Watson & Rhett Kalman our amazing bartenders….the fab Christopher Peterson our weekly hilarious judge… and all those who were Celebrity Judges each week (Patrick New, JT Thompson, Bobby Nesbitt, Dave Bootle, Bria Ansara, Phil Amsterdam (who bid $250 to be a judge and he was great!), Vicky Rowden, Jessica Miano Kruel, and Idol Coordinator, Destiny Montgomery.  I loved helping Judge with each of you!  Thanks to all the guest singers…. Terri White, Vicky Rowden, Chris Peterson, Dave Bootle, Bill Melchior, Kari Wolf, Kiara Jode, Madge Johnson, Jodyrae Campbell, Bria Anasara, Jess Wachs, Destiny Montgomery,  and the Island Boys, Al Romano, Jerry Downs, Richard Carraway and Bill Melchior.  I thank our super money counters…. Mike Benner, Melissa Lang (my daughter) and Bunnie Smith.  Thanks to all the Waterfront Board Members whose support is always highly appreciated.  Thanks to Mary Lynne Price, Frank Menditch and all those who helped pass the ‘container buckets’ while our vocalists were performing.  Much appreciation to all those who donated online.  Thanks to Artistic Director for next season, Patrick New and present Artistic Director, Tom Thayer.  Thanks to Idol coordinator, Destiny Montgomery, who was wonderful to work with …sharing this season with her was so much fun.  BIG heartfelt thanks to ALL the ‘Regulars’ who came, sometimes as early as 4:30 to get a seat… every single week….you know who you are… We deeply appreciate your enthusiastic support.  Of course I extend an ENORMOUS THANKS to my dearest husband who was all around town picking up Prize Package donations for eight weeks.  He truly is my Knight in Shining Armor.  I hope I didn’t miss anyone…. I made a list of all those who contributed to the Prize Package and am including it in the Addendum below.  AND NOW FOLKS….. HOPING TO SEE YOU ALL AT OUR WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE PRODUCTION…. “MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS.” … OPENED  3/14!

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….The machine at the coin factory just suddenly stopped working with no explanation.  It just doesn’t make any cents!
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TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024

HAPPY ST. JOSEPH’S DAY TO ALL THE GOOD JOE’S OUT THERE!!!!
HAPPY MARCH 19. BIRTHDAY TO…..JANET BENGEL…..MARTINA BEVIS …. SOPHIA STEVENS….. DEBBIE BAXTER…GARY FOWLS…. (Please remember John Wiebe.)  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….MICHELE & ERIC GRAHL…. FRED & RITA BROWN TROXEL …. MARYANN & NED REIFSCHNEIDER…. MERRY  JO CORTADA & DENNIS PITASI.
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AT RED BARN thru MARCH 30….’THE THANKSGIVING PLAY’, starring Elena Devers, Arthur Crocker….. Jeremy Zoma and Nina Pilar…. directed by Mimi McDonald.. This is a hilarious 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…. This great cast will have you laughing all evening!!!! 

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

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB..MARCH 19, 26…..GREAT entertainment from 5:00-11:00 …821 Duval St. 

AT SCHOONER WHARF….MARCH 19….. noon to 5, Gary Hempsey….from 6:30-11 pm., Ken Fairbrother…..   

VIRGILIO’S ON MARCH 19… 8 pm…The CRZB’S, with Skipper Kripitz, Rob DiStasi, Tim Mayer and Geoff Lowe. 

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 19…Vincent Bergamo …. 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.   

KARI WOLF PERFORMS AT GENERAL HORSEPLAY MARCH 19… from 6 to 9 pm.

AT THE STUDIOS….MARCH 19 and 20…..’Old Town New Folk’ series… Tues at 7 pm in the Helmerich Theater…. It’s musician/ songwriter, Darrell Scott … 7 pm in the Helmerich Theater on March 19….and on March 20 at Hugh’s View Rooftop… 533 Eaton St.  Get tix at www.tskw.org.

FRINGE MUSICAL ‘THE LAST FIVE YEARS’ OPENS… MARCH 19-29…. 7 PM AT The Armory, 600 White St.  Starring the terrific Claire Caplan and Ben Pegg…., directed by Lauren Thomson… Get tix at www.keystix.com.  Tix now on sale….. Go to www.keystix.com or call 305-295-7676.  Website is www.fringetheater.org. This show explores a 5 year relationship between Jamie, a rising novelist, and Cathy, a struggling actor.  Unique and poignant. (Note that Death & the Maiden scheduled for April has been canceled.)

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.

BENEFIT FOR SISTER SEASON…. CASINO NIGHT… MARCH 19…. 5:30-7 pm at Hemingway Social Club 201 Simonton St…. Theme is ‘Prohibition Days’ …. Appetizers at 5:30-7 pm… Gaming starts at 7 pm.  Cost is $125 per person…. includes 2,500 in gaming chips.  Get tix at www.sisterseason.com.  

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 20,  2024

HAPPY MARCH 20 BIRTHDAY TO ….TERRI WILSON…. CAROL MOORE….. BETH RAMER…. (Please remember Jim Nolan and Joe Viana.)  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. BEVERLY & BILL GOLDNER.
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“MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS”… AT THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE.. MARCH 20..This  highly anticipated mystery drama……IS A DO NOT MISS!!!!!   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 being sold at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org…or by calling the box office at  305-294-5015… or at www.keywstix.com.   (Read more below.)

AT THE GARDENS HOTEL.. WEDNESDAYS…MARCH 20, 27…The Kenny Albert Duo.  5-7 pm….

“THE THANKSGIVING PLAY” AT RED BARN…THRU MARCH 30…. Get tix now for this hilarious, thoughtful and clever play… 8 pm… Stars Elena Devers, Arthur Crocker, Jeremy Zoma, and Nina Pilar…directed by Mimi McDonald…. Get tix at www.redbarntheatre.com or call 305-296-9911.  Show is from Tuesday thru Saturday till March 30.

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB….WEDNESDAY…MARCH 20……8 to 11 pm …. Jazz at its best. 

SCHOONER WHARF…..MARCH 20…..Tony Baltimore from noon to 5 pm Red Elvis …..  from 6:30 to 11 pm.   

ARTS & EATS…MARCH 20… A Studio’s Event…. 6:30-8:30 PM…For info and tix go to www.tskw.org.  

AT TAVERN N TOWN…MARCH  20, 27….. to 9 PM……. Michael Thomas …. entertains. Welcome back home to KW , Michael!!!

****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  APRIL 3…..Get tix early as Libby SELLS OUT!!!!! Get tix at www.tskw.org.  Located in the Rooftop Garden at 533 Eaton St. 

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.  Note that this is a Producer’s Circle Presentation.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2024

HAPPY MARCH 21 BIRTHDAY TO……JERRY DOWNS….HEIDI GOLIGHTLY …. MERLE DIMBATH….LUIS VERA … HUGH GALLAGHER…SCOTT MUIR….MARGE SANGER… (Please remember Clifford Nowak…and Ted Lacey.)  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…PAT& DAVE LIVESAY.
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“MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS” TUES. THRU SAT.  TILL APRIL 6……. 8pm at The Waterfront Playhouse!  This hugely anticipated play stars the fabulous DAVID BLACK  as Hercule Poirot… also, Dominic Paolillo, Glenda Donovan, Jessica Miano Kruel, Barbara Mundy, Morgan Fraga Pierson, Mathias Maloff, Cassidy Timms, Karl Stahl, and Ray West…ALL WONDERFUL!  A full house on Opening Night gave this marvelous play a well-deserved standing Ovation!  Congratulations to Tom Thayer, Michael Boyer and this superb cast on another great presentation at The Waterfront Playhouse.   (Overview of play)…A lavish trip thru Europe quickly unfolds into a race against time to solve a murder aboard the train.  When an avalanche stops the Orient Express dead in its tracks, the world’s greatest detective, Poirot… arrives to interrogate all passengers and search for clues before the killer can strike again!  Directed  by Tom Thayer with set design by Michael Boyer… this production will have  you on the edge of your seats as you try to join Poirot in discovering ‘whodunit’!  Get tix NOW at www.keystix.com or call the box office at 305-294-5015 or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org. 

‘THE THANKSGIVING PLAY’ AT RED BARN THEATRE…THRU…. MARCH 30…. Get tix now at www.redbarnthteatre.com or call 305-296-9911.

AT BOOKS & BOOKS…6:30 PM…MARCH 21…..533 Eaton St….It is MICHAEL MEWSHAW, discussing his book, ‘MY MAN IN ANTIBES’…. 6:30 pm in Hugh’s View.

SOLO ART EXHIBIT BY DAVE DUNN……Sculpture, Dave Dunn, talented son of Amy Bondurant and David Dunn, has his wonderful and whimsical metal sculptures, on display at The Studios at 533 Eaton St., in the Zabar Gallery on the second floor…..The theme is ‘GONE FISHIN”.  This exhibit   will run thru March 28.  Do not miss!

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

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 21… Entertainment FROM 8- 11 PM  ..Music at its best. !!!  The CRZB’S… with Skipper, Rob DiStasi, Chris Burchard, Tim Mayer & Geoff Lowe.

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

*AT TAVERN N TOWN..MARCH  21, 28… 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!!!!

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. 

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS EVENT…. MARCH 28…Performance of THE MEN OF TENNESSEE WILLIAMS…. Go to www.twfest.org for details and information.

AT THE STUDIOS, MARCH 28…. Vocalist, composer, and storyteller, Derek Lassiter performs in the Pear Salon 8 pm….Get tix at www.tskw.org.  533 Eaton St.  

KARI WOLF AT IRISH KEVIN’S, MARCH 21, 22…. 10:30 PM…..

BEN HARRISON SHOW AT KEY WEST THEATER…. MARCH 28 AND APRIL 19…. This wonderful legend in his own time singer/songwriter/entertainer will perform his show of original songs at 7 pm in the Back Listening Room at The Key West Theater at 512 Eaton St.  Get tix at www.thekeywesttheater.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……MIKE and JON BARRETT…. Kate Miano …..Jim Salini……Dennis Beaver & Bert Whitt….. Amy Bondurant &  David Dunn..Danny at Azur…..Billy Cartledge and Jim Hall ….Mary Lynne Price … Tom Thayer…. Kevin Melloncamp….. Johnny & Maribell Maschal……Kevin & Donna Gallagher…. Marcy McVey….Drew Wenzel ….. Jana Krejcirova……. Maria Renna Sharpe….Joe Alan Carr & Claude Reams … Erin McKenna…..The Island Boys & Miss Betty…..Jerry Galeana ….the Cast & Crew of Murder On the Orient Express…Ralph De Palma …Donna Stabile ….Rob O’Neal  ..Robert and Elena Spottswood ….. Phil Amsterdam  ……Jerry Downs …..Richard Hatch ……Marky Pierson …Cliff Gregoire  ….Sue Edlund  …. Jon Cunningham ….. Peter Arnow …….Louis Petrone …..Marky Pierson …. Pat West …..Nancy Seidel……Al Romano  ….Bill Melchior….Diana Davis & Nancy Moulton…Rusty Hodgdon……Fred Greenberg and June Hudson…..Jillian Todd …Melissa Jean McDaniels & Neal Ruchman ….. Michael Pelkey …Jennifer Stevens ……..Ed and Amy Stevens and Brady……..Sok Ji…….Herb & Patrice Miller …Jeffrey Grosky …… Rebecca Tomlinson… Scott Mason …..Julie Jeffers… Michael McCabe ….. Carolyn Cooper …..Mary Borrell & Gene Knudson …..daughter, Melissa Lang ……Mike Benner  …… Trey Forsyth …..Christopher Peterson….Frank Menditch ….Elisa Levy …. Stuart & Sue Kaufman ..Kari Wolf……Joe Dallas …..Skipper Kripitz….  …Jimmy Harcup … the Choir at St. Mary Star of the Sea…..Suzanne Moore……John Smyth ….Bobby Nesbitt & Mike Mulligan…..Kate Regan & Ken Silverman….. Claire Caplan….All those praying for those in need …Emily Maltz ……Liz & Gary Young…. Emiy Young…..Louis Petrone ….Craig and Gail Hollenback  ….All the Aqua Idol Contestants ,and all those who attended   ……Nand Pandy ……Michael Boyer…and MOST of all my dearest husband BOB!!!!
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FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024….

HAPPY MARCH 22 BIRTHDAY TO….RHETT KALMAN…. DAROLD LETO…. RAFAEL GONZALEZ…. SHIRLEY SULLIVAN…. CHRISTOPHER GONZALEZ ….JUDY KOVATS… HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….NANCY & ROGER NELSON…. EDIE HAMBRIGHT & JULIA DAVIS ….
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THE GARDENS HOTEL EVERY FRIDAY…MARCH 22, 29….John Hobbins entertains .In the Atrium…. From 5 to 7 pm, …  526 Angela S (Till April).

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….MARCH 22, 29 …This gifted singer performs from 3 to 5:30 pm….504 Angela St. 

JERRY DOWNS PERFORMS ON MARCH 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 22, 29….Larry Smith entertains in the Lounge! 

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB…..FRIDAY….MARCH 22.. LITTLE ROOM..5 to 11 PM…….  821 Duval St….At 8 pm…  Smooth jazz at this top spot.  

SCHOONER WHARF, MARCH 22, noon to 5…..Tony Baltimore … 6:30-11 pm,  Raven Cooper……

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!!!! Tix are $30.

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!!!!

FIRST KEY WEST WOODCARVING SOCIETY EXHIBIT, MARCH 29… At Williams Hall, 729 Fleming St.  6 pm-8 pm.   FREE TO ATTEND… Our wonderful Local artisan Woodcarvers who will be exhibiting are…. Andy Thurber, Jeffrey Ware, Jorge Marrero, Michael Marrero, Danny Soldano, Garth Holtkamp, Wayne Garcia, Pattie Kemp, Mario Suarez, Isaac Valdez, Catherine Solmo and more

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.  

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.

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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SATURDAY, MARCH 23,  2024

HAPPY MARCH 23 BIRTHDAY TO…PAMELA SPENCE….KIM GORDON….AMY SCALISE…. KEVIN BARRY…. JANET PATTILLO…. JOHN SANGSTON …..NEWT RUCH…. (Please remember… Jacques Vivien.)….HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. AMY LAURA BONDURANT & DAVID DUNN.
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LITTLE ROOM ON SATURDAYS…MARCH 23…… 5:00-11 PM pm.. Great Jazz GUARANTEED!!!!  821 Duval St. 

AT TAVERN N TOWN…SAT, MARCH 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 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 23.noon to 5,, Nick Brownell… 6:30-11:30 pm, Andy Wescott..   

MIGRATION MANIA AND GREAT EGG HUNT, MARCH 23…10 AM TO 2 PM…..egg hunts…educational booths,..childrens’ activities..raffles prizes..water activities…Food ad drink will be there to buy.  FREE for members….$5 for non members…….Families are $10 FOR ENTIRE FAMILY.  5210 College Rd., Stock Island…For info call 305-296-1504. 

ADULT EASTER EGG HUNT… MARCH 30…. 12 to 3 pm at Aqua Plex  Check in at 22 & CO. at Noon.  Hunt starts at 1 pm…. WIN FUN PRIZES……must be over 21!!!!! 

BLACK TIE EVENT ON APRIL 6….Steve Brenner & Darla Snyder present ‘An Evening of Tropical Elegance’ to benefit the Wesley House Family Services….at Beachside Resort at 3841 N. Roosevelt Blvd….Cocktails at 6 pm…3- course Dinner & Dancing at 7 pm-10:30 pm.   Renowned DJ CARDI …. Live & Silent Auctions… Tix on sale now.  Go to www.wesleyhouse.org… See Black Tie Event and go from there top purchase your tickets.  Limited number of tickets being sold.

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. 
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SUNDAY,  MARCH 24,  2024 ….

HAPPY MARCH 24 BIRTHDAY TO…MARY BORRELL ….SUSAN POWEL …. PHYLLIS MAY ….NORA MONICO…. CHLOE HODGDON…. JOSH KHALIL…. JESSY POJMAN….LINDSEY HILLEGAS…..  ROBIN HANSEL…. (Please remember Peter Flood…. Dennis Wade…. Daniel Carper…)  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. AMY & WAYNE CLEVELAND…..LAURI & AL SAFKO.  
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PARADISE BIG BAND MARCH 24, AT 8 PM… At Tennessee Williams Theatre on Stock Island!   This is truly one of thee most wonderful events that we rarely miss.  Conducted by the multi talented JOE DALLAS… a marvelous group of local musicians of all ages perform songs from the Great Big Band Era and more.  Always featured are guest vocalists, and this day they are…. DENIS HYLAND….CLAIRE CAPLAN… AND PETER DIAMOND….Hear their great tunes plus band members with names like, Skipper Kripitz, Les Dudley, Larry Smith, the list goes on and on.  Get tix at www.keystix.com.  

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

KARI WOLF AT WILLIE T’S…. MARCH 24, 25, 31…2:30-5:30 PM.

EASTER AT THE ANIMAL FARM…. MARCH 24…. 1 TO 3 PM….Egg hunt, Easter Bunny, Live Music….FREE TO ATTEND…. Donations accepted.  5501 College Rd.  Call Jeanne at 305-293-7331 for more details.

***TRUNK MATERIAL AND 2024-25 WATERFRONT PALYHOUSE REVEAL ON MARCH 31…. 8:00 PM….Get tix NOW for this Eve of fabulous Musical Entertainment featuring super terrific talent, singing their fave showtunes.  Also, the NEW executive artistic director for the Waterfront Playhouse, PATRICK NEW will be announcing the very exciting 2023-2o24 Waterfront Season!  What a great way to celebrate Easter in Key West!  Right now, some of the vocalists scheduled to perform are DAVE BOOTLE, LIBBY YORK, JILLIAN TODD, JESSICA MIANO KRUEL, LAUREN THOMPSON, RAY WEST, JOHN SWANN, DOMINIC PAOLLILO, JOHN McDONALD,  BARBARA MUNDY, MARIAH WOESSNER….AND … The 2024 Waterfront Playhouse Aqua Idol, JOE TRIPP!!!!!  It promises to be  most memorable evening!!!!!  Tix can be purchased at www.keystix.com… or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org…or call 305-294-5015.  

MANGOES AT 8-11 PM..MARCH 24, 31……Kari and Jack Wolf perform!!! 

**JAZZ IN THE GARDENS… ON MARCH 24..AT  5-7 PM. 526 Angela St..Vocalist,  TERRI WHITE  & FRIENDS…. Terri is quite fabulous!!!!!!

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  24, 31….Mr. Cool,  Rob DiStasi entertains, from 5 to 9 pm…..

SCHOONER WHARF, MARCH 24…noon to 5…Sam Carlson .. 7-11 pm…Marjory Lee…… 

MANGOES DRUNKEN DRAG BRUNCH.. SUNDAYS. NEXT ONE IS MARCH 31….. 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: ….April 21….May 12…June 9…. July 7….Oct. 20….Nov. 17….Dec. 15.  Take your houseguests to this very fun and unique Brunch!

UPDATE ON EVENT FOR TONY KONRATH…  As you know, our dear Tony passed away on Feb. 29 after a long illness.  Many know that Tony was a wonderful creator of jewelry and when Bryan  went through Tony’s Jewelry Studio he discovered more than 200 completed necklaces.  A decision has been made to have a wonderful Jewelry Celebration Party where the necklaces will be sold and the money raised will help to benefit The Waterfront Playhouse, The Fringe, The Red Barn and the Tennessee Williams Theaters.  This is just in the planning stage but a very special Memorial for Tony, which will benefit the Theaters he loved and acted in, will play a big part in formulating this evening.  More information to come.

***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….Every day, tell at least one person something you like, admire or appreciate about them!
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…..Fr. John Baker……Bryan Green & the friends of Tony Konrath……..Patricia Sell…..Paul Clift….. Dena Badgerow …..Velma Christian . ….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! 

BIG THANKS TO CONTRIBUTORS FOR 2024 AQUA IDOL… I thank the following with all my heart for their generous donations to the WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE 2024 AQUA IDOL….  I LOVE YOU ALL!!   Thanks to…. Kate Miano (The Gardens) for her multiple donations….. Robert Spottswood (Beachside Hotel and Curry Mansion) … Maria Wevers (Grand Cafe)..Joe Alan Carr & Claude Reams (The Assortment…..Paul Murphy …Dusti Rusher (Marquesa Hotel)…. Lucy Carlton…. Erin McKenna…. Rob O’Neal… Neil Chamberlain (Graffitti)…Joe Madaus (comedy club)… Charlie Waite (Sturtz)… Damian DeAngelis ( First Flight, Bagatelle, 9-1-5)…Hands On (Diane Shelby  Coco Vivien)… Bill Melchior…Jerry Downs…. Al Romano….. General Horseplay… …..Tennessee Williams Museum (Dennis Beaver & Bert Whitt)… Richard Hatch (Salute & Blue Heaven)…Bobby Nesbitt… Danger Charters (Kate Miano)…Marilyn Kellner (Cookie Lady)…Dave Bootle… Mark Huyett…….Shirrel Rhoades… Jana Krejcirova  (Abbondanza & Duffy’s)…Roderick Gill  (Boathouse) ….Drew Wenzel (Azur).. Karen Beuprie….Maria Sharpe (The Roost)…Ed Swift (VIP Passes)…. Beth at Love in Bloom Flowers…. Michael Pelkey …In One Era (Leda Andrews)…Kenny Weschler at In Touch…. Penny Leto at Coffee Mill….Kw Art & Historical Society….Schooner Wharf…. John & Judy Correa at Cafe Sole…. Christine Gorham… Alfredo & Gaston at VIVA…. Waterfront Playhouse….. 801 Bourbon (Jim Gilleran)… Sherri Lohr…David & Heather Mae Sloan…..Sok Ji at Outback…. Joanna Brady Schmida…. Rusty Hodgdon … Ralph DePalma… Howard Livingston…. Harpoon Harry’s…. Goldman’s Deli…Bob Frechette… Bounce Margil & Oo-la-la Grant…The Studios of Key West…. Fringe Theater… Salty Frog…. Kate Regan for MANY wonderful donations….Kirby’s Closet (Kate Miano)…Little White House Subs (Kate Miano)….Mangoes (Danielle Martin)…Susan Guadagno…..KW Yoga Sanctuary, IV’s In The Keys, KW Island Books, 6 Bottles of Wine, (all donated by Donna Stabile)…Mandy Miles (books and Interview)….Royal Furniture….ALSO… I WANT TO THANK THE FOLLOWING FOR VARIOUS GENEROUS CASH DONATIONS TOWARD THE AQUA IDOL PRIZE PACKAGE  (which totaled app: $12,410.)…Thanks to ….. KATE REGAN & KEN SILVERMAN…. JERRY GALEANA…. MIKE BARRETT AT AQUA PLEX….NEAL RUCHMAN…..JOE TRIPPI … FRED GREENBERG & JUNE HUDSON … TIM MALONEY… HERB MILLER …STUART & SUSAN KAUFMAN….KATE MIANO….TAMMY & JEFF SMITH … AMY BONDURANT & DAVID DUNN… JUDY & STANLEY ZABAR… KEVIN MELONCAMP & SCOTT MASON….KRIS PABIAN … RITA LINDER & PERRY ARNOLD…. TOM & DENISE RYBICKI….  AS I SAID BEFORE….. I LOVE YOU ALL!!!!!!

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!!!!! 

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