September 27 - October 3, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comDust Off Your Lederhosen and Start Practic<strong>in</strong>gYour Chicken Dance for the SouthernmostOktoberfestSaturday, October 5, 6 - 9 P.M. (Ra<strong>in</strong> or Sh<strong>in</strong>e), Basilica School @ 700 Truman AvenueOompah Fun, Traditional German Food and Dr<strong>in</strong>k, Tests of StrengthPrizes for <strong>Men</strong>’s & Lady’s Masskrugstemmen Champs and <strong>Men</strong>’s and Lady’s Best GermanCostume. *Costumes encouraged but not requiredFor more <strong>in</strong>formation please contact the Basilica School of St. Mary’sAt 305-294-1031Free to enter. • 22 oz commemorative beer mug $5.00 • 22 oz Beer to fill your mug $3.00• Large Brat d<strong>in</strong>ner with sauerkraut, potato salad, and bread $6.00 • Large hot pretzels $2.00• Water and lemonade $1.00WeShootPeopleKey West PhotographersMikeHentz, Kristen Livengoodand CarolTedesco do<strong>in</strong>gwhat they do best.At the County Commission Meet<strong>in</strong>gPhotos by Kristen LivengoodLeft:From Amy Heavil<strong>in</strong>’sCounty Clerkof the Court’sOffice L<strong>in</strong>dseyBallard and VitiaFernandez.tRight:County Adm<strong>in</strong>istratorRomanGastesi, LegislativeAffairs and GrantsAcquisition DirectorLisa Tennyson andCounty Adm<strong>in</strong>istrator’sAide ConnieCyr.conch color the florida keys 30 photographic chronicle
Christopher PetersonLa Cage aux FolliesHe’s back after the role of a lifetime.This summer saw Christopher starr<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong> La Cage aux Folles at ClearspaceTheatre <strong>in</strong> Rehoboth Beach Delaware asthe great Za Za s<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g the national draganthem “I am what I am.”La te da is thrilled that Christopheris back <strong>in</strong> the Crystal Room Cabaretstart<strong>in</strong>g on Saturday, September 28th at9:00pm and runn<strong>in</strong>g every Tuesday, Fridayand Saturdays through Fantasy Fest.He br<strong>in</strong>gs his hit show “EYECONS”where he opens his magic closet on stageand <strong>in</strong>stantly transforms <strong>in</strong>to the GreatLadies of show bus<strong>in</strong>ess right beforeyour eyes.His s<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g talent far surpasses anyexpectations you may have of a femaleimpersonator. Known for his comic tim<strong>in</strong>gand his cutt<strong>in</strong>g edge humor Christopherfills the Crystal Room with laughterand applause. Peterson will not onlydazzle you with his performance as heportrays Lucille Ball, Carol Chann<strong>in</strong>g,Liza, Marilyn Monroe, Bette Davis,Bette Midler, Judy Garland and manySeptember 27 - October 3, 2013 • www.conchcolor.comothers, but with the bejeweled costumesof his own creation as well. For ticketsand <strong>in</strong>formation call 296 6706 or stopby La te da 1125 Duval St. and jo<strong>in</strong> himfor a cool dr<strong>in</strong>k and a hot show!KWPD Love Fund SponsorThis week, Keys Federal CreditUnion is help<strong>in</strong>g sponsor this year’sKey West Police Department’s LoveFund Ball. This year’s ball is be<strong>in</strong>gheld at the West<strong>in</strong> on September28th. Much of the community hasdonated generously to the gala fundraiser,which benefits the Love Fund.Established <strong>in</strong> 2006, the Love Fundfills a special need and comes tothe aid of any Department memberwhen no other resources are available<strong>in</strong> times of extreme hardship.The KWPD Love Fund is a federallyrecognized charitable organization.THEPORTER-ALLENCOMPANYINSURANCES<strong>in</strong>ce 1891Call ForAppo<strong>in</strong>tment2 DaysOnlyOctober <strong>4th</strong> or 11th$9 a Unit Botox*“Jump Up”Southernmost Coconut Castaways,the OFFICIAL “Friend Club”of Howard Liv<strong>in</strong>gston & The MM24Band, will have their monthly“Social”, called a “Jump Up”, attheir Home Bar, The Smok<strong>in</strong>’ TunaSaloon, Saturday, September 28, 2:00- 5:00 p.m.Charity of the Month is TheSister Season Fund (see SisterSeason.com),a fund to help out thosewho are <strong>in</strong> need of f<strong>in</strong>ancial supportdur<strong>in</strong>g a personal crisis...(People <strong>in</strong>the Service Industry like Bartenders,Wait Staff, Cooks, etc.)Eat & dr<strong>in</strong>k specials, LIVE& ROCKIN” music provided byEricson Holt, draw<strong>in</strong>gs, prizes, giveaways, raffles, etc.Club Members are encouraged towear their lanyards and club apparelfor more prizes...Guests, non-members, friends,family, neighbors, co-workers, andeven your bosses are encouraged tocome!Sister Season Fund representativeswill be available to answerquestions.Southernmost Coconut Castaways<strong>in</strong>fo, club apparel, etc. availableas well!ELIZABETH M.FREEMANPresident513 SOUTHARD ST., KEYWEST, FL 33040PHONE305-294-2542FAX305-296-7985305-879-2465Dr. John W Norris III MD508 Southard St., Suite 103www.Sk<strong>in</strong>OfKeyWest.com*While Supplies Last
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