September is here!
News about town from Key West’s famous socialite Lynda Frechette! Here are even more reasons to take advantage of Key West’s “off season” by reserving a week in one of our fully furnished weekly vacation rental homes or condo!
CAFE SOLE HAS NEW PROMOTION!!!
Chef John Correa is offering an amazing new promotion! You will receive 50% off the ENTIRE check for ALL Locals….closed on Wednesdays. Come one and all! If there is a good response, Cafe Sole will stay open during the month of September! Tell ALL your friends!
BENEFIT FOR THE FKSPCA….
This Thurs, Sept. 9th, it’s Fitness & Performance Art with a Twist!….as Monica Matroci’s Fitness Pole Fanatics presents NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S POLE DANCING. ALL proceeds for this show will benefit the FL Keys SPCA. This Live Performance Show will take place for one night only at 8:30 PM in the Crystal Room at LATEDA, 1125 Duval St. Admission prices start at $10. VIP seating is available at $30.
NOTE: There will be multiple workshops thru the day on Thurs., 9/9 and Fri., 9/10 at Paradise Health & Fitness, 1706 N. Roosevelt Blvd. See entire worshop schedule by going to www.updateskeywest.com…or call Monica Matroci at 731-6898 or e-mail monicainkw@hotmail.com.
AT THE BOTTLECAP…
…on Wednesday Nights at 9 PM…It’s hosts, Larry Smith & Jenna Stauffer with their live steaming variety show, entitled LOVE FROM THE GROOVE LOUNGE AT THE BOTTLECAP! Come & be a part of the studio audience as it is on the air with KONK AM 1500 Radio!
ONGOING FANTASY FEST EVENT…
Every Sunday, from 8/29 to 10/ 17…there will be Bingo at 801 Bourbon and the proceeds earned at these events will be divided equally amongst ALL candidates! Thanks, 801!
LOUIE’S BACKYARD….
Upstairs at Louie’s on Waddell St….It’s $5 Martini Night at Louie’s!!! Upstairs!
D’VINE WINE GALLERY OPEN….
…at The Gardens Hotel at 526 Angela St…..Open from Wednesday until Sunday each week! 5 to 10:00 PM! Try this exciting new Wine Bar out…You will become a Believer!!!!! NOTE: On Thursday, it’s Cabaret Night at The Gardens, from 5:30 to 9:30 PM!!!! It’s Rob DiStasi at the gorgeous Grand Piano!!!!! All invited to attend!
THE POPS ANNOUNCES….
Tix are NOW on sale for the POPS sure to be FAB show, THE LEADING LADIES OF BROADWAY…on Jan. 23, 2011. Go to www.keystix.com or call 305-295-7676 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 305-295-7676 end_of_the_skype_highlighting….This show will present great songs from Mame, Funny Girl, The Music Man, Gypsy and La Cage aux Folles, and will star, Terri White, LeeRoy Reams, Susie Speidel, Kristen Bussiere, Laurie Breakwell, Brucie Moore, Bobby Nesbitt, Mike Mulligan, Marjorie Paul-Shook, Danny Weathers, Eric Haley, Gayla Morgan, Joy Hawkins, David Black, Kyla Piscopinck, Gordon Ross, Dean Walters, Mary Falconer, Linda Greenberg, and the Halbes….with direction from Vincent Zito and Cameron Murray!
LATEDA….
Mon. thru Fri., from 11:30 to 3 PM….lunch for Locals…only $8.50…includes soda or iced tea!
RUSTY ANCHOR…
…on Stock Island….from 4 to 7 PM….Two for One Cocktails…and at the Bar….Half Priced Appetizers!
FANTASY FEST CANDIDATES….
Two of our very dear friends have thrown in their hats to run for Fantasy Fest King and Queen this year, CHRISTOPHER ELWELL and ANNE O’SHEA QUATTRINI! They both have amazing events planned and I will be letting you know all about them when they send me the info! To find out how you can Help these wonderful and giving candidates, go to their websites. Christopher’s is www.christopherforking.com. If you cannot attend a Christopher event and want to send a donation….send checks, made payable to AIDS Help….at Christopher for King, 3326 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, FL 33040.
For Anne’s Event Lineup and Info, go to www.anneforqueen.com. You will want to attend her fabulous events! Chris and Anne are going to work VERY hard to earn badly needed funds for AIDS Help!
AZUR LUNCH SPECIALS…
…continue with 6 delish choices at $6 each…if you want me to send you the menu for this week, let me know! 425 Grinnell St. Note…a Beverage must be purchased to receive this special meal price! On WEDNESDAYS for dinner, get 50% off on all wines by the Bottle with two entree orders!
AQUA NIGHTCLUB….
The Aquanettes perform at 9 PM! That dreamboat, Bobby Nesbitt, is sure missed on Wednesdays at Aqua!
SATURDAY, SEPT. 4TH…
CHRIS ELWELL FOR KING event….All You Can Eat Fish Fry with ALL the fixuns….at the home of Dena & Bob Badgerow, 14 Bougainvillea Dr., Key Haven…..6 to 8:00 PM….Limited to 50 People….Win a chance for a Day of Fishing with Capt. Bob Badge aboard the “Key-Nos ha”…..Minimum donation $25….All proceeds go to AIDS Help!!!! RSVP by calling 305-304-6893 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 305-304-6893 end_of_the_skype_highlighting. Mark Your Calendars!!!!!
ST. PAUL’S CHURCH…
From Noon till 1 PM, it’s Joe Lowe performing is Free classic concert for your afternoon enjoyment!
TAVERN ‘N TOWN…
Gordy Michael performs from 5 to 9 PM in the Lounge at Beach side Marriott…2 for 1 cocktails from 5 to 7 PM!!!
COLOMBIAN GRACE RESTAURANT…
….at 223 Petronia St….continues to offer great specials at this new restaurant…..owner Zulma Segura offers free coffee or mimosa with lunch or breakfast and free wine, beer, or sangria with dinner order. Call 240-1281 for reservations. On WEDNESDAYS all appetizers are offered at HALF PRICE! This great restaurant will be the only restaurant opened for breakfast on Petronia in Sept. & Oct.
PEOPLE’S THEATER AUDITION…
A casting call for Wed., Sept 1 and 2nd at Downstage Theater located at 3340 N. Roosevelt Blvd. Auditions are from 6 to 8 PM…come at 5 PM for script perusal….Callbacks will be Sat. Sept 4 at 2 PM….The show will be cast on Sun., Sept. 5. Rehearsals will then run, Mon. thru Thurs. beginning Sept. 20th. The show will be previewed on Thurs., 11/11 and open on Nov. 12. Needed are 3 women and 2 men, and all ages and types are encouraged to audition…all levels of experience welcome. The show is APOCALYPTIC BUTTERFLIES, by Wendy MacLeod and directed by Tammy Shanley. For further details call Connie Hurst at 294-6813.
CORK & STOGIE…..
…at 1218 Duval St…..5 to 7:00 PM….Taste wines from Cork & Stogie and tasy treats from Franko’s Deli…50/50 raffle and silent auction…only $15 for 15 Tasting Tickets…..All proceeds go to AIDS Help…A Surrey For Fantasy Fest Queen Event!
DINNER/CONCERT/GALLERY TOUR….
Every Wednesday…Dinner at 6 PM at Banana Cafe with wine Pairings! Afterward, at 8 PM it’s the classical guitar concert by Matthew Jampol at the Alan Maltz Gallery Call for tickets and reservations at 304-1437!