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MCTCU-5763 Culture 2011 Front Cover A LO1 2 & Key West CULTURE 2011 Development Council,northeiragency maybeheldliablefor incorrect information, errors oromissions. these events. Dates, times andlocationsare subject to change. Neither theMonroe CountyCommission, Monroe CountyTourist locations. Every effort hasbeenmadeto ensure accuracy, butverification ofinformation shouldbemadewhenplanning to attend Event listingsare for useasaguideincontacting event coordinators andreceiving information onevent dates, timesand CountyCommission. AllRightsReserved. ©2010 Monroe Calendar ofEvents. . Metropolitan Cool”. “Tropical Heat, “All AmericanJourney”. . “Blue Heaven”byCarolynS.Smith Schemer” byJeannineMeadBean “Tropical Dreamer,Tropical From lefttoright:“TropicalClassic”byNicholasBergery, “MorningWalk”byChristineCordoneSmith, Contents “Color ofGrace”byKarenBeauprie,“Underwater”Mary Ruden,“TheProject”byPriscillaCoote, of H Tab history areyourstoenjoyinourwarmandtranquilparadise. and underwater),artexhibitionsanabundanceofcultural accessible toall.Ourfestivals,theaters,concerts(indoor,outdoor, and colorfulculturaldestinationsintheworldwhileremaining Here intheFloridaKeys,we’reproudtobeoneofmostbeautiful le 9-15 6-8 3-5 "Loggerhead ReefandLighthouse" byDonKincaid. with positivecriticismthatallowsmetogrowasanartist.” “ proud tobeapartofsuchanelitegroupaward-winningartists,saying, out inherartwork.CurrentlyexhibitingattheKeyLargoArtGallery,Teresais instilled thepride,closenessandheartconsistentwiththatculture,itcomes a roleinhersubjectmatter.AlthoughshedidnotgrowupCuba,family American, Teresa’ As asecond-generationCuban- fishing events,tonameafew. school fund-raisersandsports Chamber ofCommerce,local for Humanity,RelayLife,the to localcausessuchasHabitat proactive indonatingherartwork support theenvironment.Sheis to promotevariouseventsthat community, usinghertalents Teresa isinvolvedinthelocal she feelsprivilegedtocallhome. enjoying theuniqueenvironment water--boating, fishingandjust resident isconstantlyonthe ,andasacurrentKeys grew upinSt.Petersburgand inspired byhercommunity.She artwork Teresaproduceshasbeen a Floridanative,muchofthe About theCover The encouragementandtalentinspiresmeasayoungartistprovides As youmightexpectfrom s heritageplays Mayor SylviaJ.Murphy “Cortadito” TeresaKelley fla-keys.com~1- MCTCU-5763 Culture2011Front Cover ALO1 IN THE FLORIDA KEYS AND KEY WEST 2011 WEST KEY AND KEYS FLORIDA THE IN 8 0 0

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Photo credit Eddie Green Photo credit Eddie and railway at Bahia Honda. and railway at Bahia To roll down a window driving natural, recreational, and scenic and scenic natural, recreational, qualities. An All-American Road further possesses features that make it a destination in its own right. From its gateway, the natural splendor of the is obvious. Attributes that make it remarkable reveal themselves like marine life on a coral head; some sudden and startling, some subtle while others are nearly camouflaged. into the Keys is to be inundated with the scents of sulfur from the mangroves, parched salt and the particular soup of fecund shallow water. Invitations to the water start arriving immediately in the form of bait shops, dive centers, marinas, preserves, and parks. Though heaviest in Key Largo “Dive Capital of the World,” Islamorada “Fishing Capital of the World” and Key West, “Gateway to the world’s third largest barrier reef,” water recreation defines the Keys. An All-American Road encompasses the territory five miles on either side of it. Here that includes the or the Atlantic. Remains of steps to the original bridge Remains of steps to

Designated in 2001, the Designated in 2001, the “It brings status to us with An All-American Road must by Margit Bisztray The All-American Road sign at the The All-American Road sign at the crest of the . Photo credit Eddie Green. the highway. the highway. Florida Keys Scenic Highway earned highest ranking by the United States Department of Transportation as an All- American Road in October 2009. It runs from Mile Marker 110, just before the Jewfish Creek Bridge, to Mile Marker Zero in Key West, traversing 43 bridges. It is the only All- American Road in Florida, and one of only thirty in the nation. international travelers and domestic visitors, so that they know driving U.S. 1 from Key Largo to Key West is a one- of-a-kind driving experience,” said Judy Hull, president of the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance, whose mission is to protect, promote, and preserve this unique American treasure. first be declared a National Scenic Byway: a road distinct for archeological, cultural, historic, only solid ground – is – is only solid ground Journey

American Yet at a point, the road itself Yet at a point, the road itself The transition from the the The transition from All transitions. At the crest of the transitions. At the crest of the Jewfish Creek Bridge, where The Florida Keys Scenic Highway begins, green formations on a variegated blue background spread out like an interactive map. This crest marks a gateway, and beyond it land becomes the minority. Pockets of civilization will alternate with pockets in which the only evidence of people – and the Florida Mainland to the Keys – Florida Mainland to the Keys – Card Sound Road or the 18-mile stretch – is a teaser for what lies ahead: a two-lane seam of pavement joining loosely knit mangrove masses, turquoise horizons, and marshlands fluttering with leggy birds. 4 Florida Keys & Key West CULTURE 2011 On certainstretches,thecontrastofoldandnewrunsnearlyparallel. with AdderlyHousefrom1906 also anarcheologicalpreserve, Museums andNatureCenter Bird Center,andCranePoint Taylor; theFloridaKeysWild Honda, andFortZachary Lignumvitae Botanical,Bahia John Pennekamp,LongKey, and rareplantsareStateParks: hammocks, Keydeer,turtles, for experiencingbirds,tropical PalmtreesdancingonthefringesarepartofwhatmakeU.S.1ascenichighway.

Popular launchingpoints tastes aresufficientlyalluring, cocktail bars. Key limepieshopsandtikihut dip, andfreshcatchoftheday, conch fritters,smokedtuna with fishshacksadvertising aquatic andnaturalfeatures, almost asimmediatelythe American village. and theremainsofanative Though thesights,smellsand The flavorsoftheKeystempt . and ontheoutskirtsof visible asBocaChicaRoad this semi-pavedroadare still driving toKeyWest.Pieces of to NoNameKeythencontinue motorists wouldcatchaferry to LowerMatacumbewhere is todayCardSoundRoad, it ranfromHomesteadonwhat original highway.Builtin1928, know thattherewasalsoan Labor Dayhurricane.Fewer was wipedoutbythefamous West from1912-1935whenit between HomesteadandKey Henry Flaglerandchugging by StandardOilbillionaire the OverseasRailroad,built the new.Manyhaveheardof nothing, oftenrunparallelto connecting mostlynothingto fascinating history. than thesensual,includinga there ismoretothisroadway The bonesofoldbridges,

Florida Keys & Key West CULTURE 2011 5 The All-American Road title The All-American Road title Jane Tallman, Coordinator Districts and Places become become Places and Districts numerous to almost too is In Sugarloaf, there mention. In Perky’s bat tower. Righty C. Town the entire Old Key West, Little White district, Truman’s West Lighthouse, House, the Key and the East Martello Tower, Park. National in Key West Cultural attractions Fisher Maritime include the Mel House Museum, The Audubon the Custom and Gardens, and House Museum. has many implications for the future of the highway, as well as for the Florida Keys. for the Scenic Corridor Alliance comments that the designation brings together for a common cause the diverse communities within the Keys. “We’re with small non-profits connected by this road, like the Florida Keys Lighthouses, the Matacumbe Historical Trust, and Safe Harbor Marina. Down here, almost every project affects U.S.1.” Collaborative projects underway include expansion of the Overseas Heritage Trail, the bicycle and pedestrian trail parallel to the highway, and more booths like the red caboose on Islamorada, providing information to visitors on nearby attractions and points of interest. “We want to give visitors the fullest access to the Keys,” says Tallman. “All the features accessible from this one, unique highway.”

In addition to Marathon on In addition to Marathon on Further south, the Historic Havana. The ship to Cuba Havana. The ship to Cuba ran from Knight’s Key, today a campground in Marathon, beginning in 1909, once the railroad reached Key West, from Trumbo Point as well. Vaca Key, another settlement formed due to the railroad was , an island village 2.2 operated Marathon of west miles from 1908-1935. Today’s was built in 1982. The original overpasses the certified Historic District on the National Registry of Historic Places, where a former store, post office, school, Cuban refugee vessel and dock now welcome tourists to a museum and the Bridge Tender’s House. Visitors can walk or bike on the bridge or hop a shuttle modeled after an original Florida East Coast Railway car departing from .

With toll fares costing $3.50 With toll fares costing $3.50 The 1928 roadmap also for an average-sized car ($200 for an average-sized car ($200 in today’s money) and ferries $1 per passenger, the earliest road travel to the Keys was an indulgence, a vacation unto itself. A 1928 roadmap advertises Mack’s Place “Service for Man and Auto” in Rock Harbor, B.Z. Service Station on White and Catherine Street, Key West and Chester Thompson’s Marine Curios on Front Street, Key West, home of the Sponge Market today. Many of the vintage motels and motor lodges on the Overseas Highway hark back to an era of leisurely auto-cruising, too, including O.D. King’s Rustic Inn, which became the Green Turtle Inn, on Islamorada, and La Concha Motor Inn, now simply La Concha, in Key West. advertises Frohock’s Cafeteria, two blocks from Central Park, The Key West Lighthouse is but one of the many historic, cultural landmarks the many historic, cultural landmarks The Key West Lighthouse is but one of at home on U.S. 1. 6 Florida Keys & Key West CULTURE 2011 Tropical working artscommunity. Rehabilitation, beautification anda economic ruin.Hisbigidea? sent toKeyWestsaveit from Administration (FERA),was for theFederalEmergencyRelief Julius Stone,Florida’sadministrator County Library,KeyWestBranch): Julius Stone(photocourtesyMonroe swaying hammock. a watersidestrollandgently revel inthesimplepleasuresof tang ofafrostymargarita.We hot conchfritterandthecool reef. Wesavorthecrunchofa that inhabitourlivingcoral amidst themyriadcreatures fish. Wediveandwesnorkel water inpursuitoftheperfect life flowsalongataneasypace. We spendbalmydaysonthe Here intheFloridaKeys,daily Heat,

Metropolitan things right. Relief Administration,to set for theFederalEmergency Stone, Florida’sadministrator government calledonJulius bankruptcy in1934,the low. Whenthecitydeclared services wereatanall-time Tarpon Springs,andmunicipal moved northtoTampaand makers andspongershad of wreckinghadpassed,cigar West hard.Thegoldenage the GreatDepressionhitKey capita intheUnitedStates, in artistryastheyarehistory. that promisetobeassteeped live entertainmentexperiences calling localsandvisitorsaliketo set toriseandfantasybeckons, our islandchain,curtainsare electric. Onstagesthroughout in thedistance,airbecomes and lightsbegintoglowsoftly jewel-toned waterstothewest Once therichestcityper As thesunsetsinto Cool by JenniferO'Lear

everywhere to“Liveyourpassion!” director TatahDujourencouragearts-lovers Troupe producerMarkyPiersonand of localfestivalandholidayentertainment. full seasonoforiginalshowsandamultitude Burlesque): KeyWestBurlesquepresentsa Key WestBurlesque(photoby and trulyworld-class. artists thatisdistinctlydiverse of eventsbylocalandvisiting offers ayear-roundcalendar theater, danceandmusicscene Key LargotoWest,the and townsforthearts.From among its“TopTen”smallcities Magazine haslistedKeyWest in arowthatAmericanStyle know themtobetoday. the celebratedartsdestinationwe Keys ontheirwaytobecoming seminal eventthatstartedthe performance turnedouttobethe Pirates ofPenzance.That1935 Gilbert andSullivan’scomicopera peaked withaproductionof a week-longartsfestivalthat organization andpresented local choralsociety/dramatic ruin, Stoneassembleda save theislandfromcomplete “We haveartists fromall 2010 markedthefifthyear As partofabroaderplanto Florida Keys & Key West CULTURE 2011 7 The Southernmost City also The Southernmost City also Concert Association, the rousing Concert Association, the rousing sounds of the Paradise Big Band, historic settings like The Studios of Key West’s armory building, St. Paul’s Church and the San Carlos Institute in Key West, cutting-edge productions by the Key West Contemporary Dance Company or seasonal fare like the island-themed “Nutcracker Key West,” a perennial favorite that features dance professionals from around the country as well as dozens of Keys children. caters to more risqué appetites via twice-nightly drag shows at the 801 Bourbon St. Bar and Cabaret, and modern takes on the classic variety show presented by The Key West Burlesque. The latter troupe’s dynamic, themed shows run in a variety of locations that range from compact outdoor spaces to Key West’s largest indoor A fair number of performances A fair number of performances Loretta Geotis, Executive There are programs and 1935 Pirates of Penzance (photo courtesy Monroe County Library, Key West Library, Key West (photo courtesy Monroe County 1935 Pirates of Penzance arts destination journey from bankrupt city to world-class Branch): The Keys’ The culmination of a performance of Pirates of Penzance. began with a 1935 out-of-town talent and the production starred local and week-long arts festival, (WPA) artists’ considerable skills. made use of Works Progress Administration throughout the Keys blend throughout the Keys blend amateurs and professional local artists with accomplished mainlanders as a testament to the Keys’ determination to support and nurture artistic excellence among its talent-rich community members. Director of the Marathon Community Theater, notes that such perseverance is a trait common to all players, regardless of their stripes. “Remarkable shows come together through the commitment of the performers and the passion that they have for what they’re doing. It’s what really brings the art to life.” atmospheres designed to suit every taste, whether you favor the classical music presented in Marathon by the Middle Keys Also helping to keep the Also helping to keep the Upper Keys’ creative fire lit Upper Keys’ creative fire lit are groups like the Key Largo- based The Key Players and the Miami Acting Company. Their productions are cast with people from all walks of life and take to stages all around the Upper Keys, including dinner theater settings as well as the 250- seat auditorium housed in the Murray E. Nelson Government and Cultural Center at Mile Marker 102. over the planet inquiring to to planet inquiring over the feel because they work here of the area and the energy by themselves are inspired said Dave the natural beauty,” Islamorada Feder, Director of Inc. Community Entertainment, of performing (ICE). Producers South Florida’s arts events like Bay Jam and Premier music fest productions “Bard on the Bay” Shakespeare of the American Center, ICE concentrates its efforts on the Upper Keys venues like Key Largo’s Coral Shores Performing Arts Center and the stunning TIB Amphitheater at Founders Park in Islamorada. There, audiences can take in the stars in the sky as well as those that grace the stage. “Every time we bring a performer in from the outside world, it helps to raise the artistic bar and inspires our own local artists of all ages.” 8 Florida Keys & Key West CULTURE 2011 oldest continually operating production values.Florida’s don’t necessarilymean smaller all sizes,andsmallerstages incredible venue.” theater lastseason.“It’san visiting starswhoplayedthe Paul Stookey,oneofseveral show there,”saidfolkiconNoel and Iknewwantedtodoa the TennesseeWilliamsTheater audiences. “Rightaway,Iloved appreciate justasmuch the-art facilitythatperformers productions. It’sastate-of- and professionaltouringtheater the CoffeeMillDanceCompany to theKeyWestSymphony, Williams Theateralsoplayshost death in1983,theTennessee in KeyWestfrom1941untilhis winning playwrightwholived Community College. Williams TheateratFloridaKeys auditorium, theTennessee like “GuysandDolls,”picturedhere. with classicdramasandmusicals visitors andresidentseachseason Theater entertainsthousandsof Theater): TheMarathonCommunity (photo courtesyMarathonCommunity Marathon CommunityTheater Incredible venuescomein Named forthePulitzerPrize-

Philip Burton,TerenceMcNally, Shel Silverstein,JimmyBuffet, and artistslikeRichardWilbur, 30 years.Extraordinarywriters West creativityformorethan have beenawellspringofKey musicals, dramasandcomedies carriage house,thecompany’s a refittednineteenthcentury professional venue.Housedin Key West’smostintimate The RedBarnTheater,arguably historic housesofOldTownis “Downstage.” space affectionatelyknownas a recentlyacquiredstorefront brings itsgrass-rootsflairto arts scenefirstformedin2008) (a newcomertotheperforming People’s TheaterofKeyWest Mallory Square.Likewise,The Waterfront Playhouseathistoric in thequaintenvironsof shows toheavily-castdramas everything fromone-man theater groupgracefullymounts well asthosethat gracethestage. inspired bythestarsin sky as Park, Islamorada,audiences are At theTIBAmphitheaterin Founder’s Islamorada (photobyPatrick Foley): TIB AmphitheaterinFounder’s Park, Nestled snuglyamongthe ability todream. inspiration andourunparalleled same, particularlythespirit of audiences—others remain the new performersand new facilities,materials, grown bynecessity—wehave of Keysartshavechangedand in 1935.Thoughsomefacets down byStoneandPenzance little fromthewayitwasset of Keysculturehaschanged arts playedinthedevelopment nature, theroleperforming because of,oursteady,laid-back into theforeseeablefuture. that’s boundtocontinuewell enduring legacy,atradition significant contributionstoits Williams haveeachmade Jerry HermanandTennessee island flavor. The Nutcrackerwithanoriginal Keys childrentocreateaversionof around thecountryjoindozensof Under herguidance,dancersfrom performed professionallyfor35years. a classicallytraineddancerwho of KeyWestresidentJoyceStahl, Nutcracker KeyWestisthebrainchild Pete Arnow):Perennialfavorite Nutcracker KeyWest(photoby In spiteof,andperhaps

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In The Keys In The keylargoconchrepublicdays.com. www.keylargosongwritersfestival.com. 11:30AM - 1 PM, Old Island Restoration Foundation - 322 Duval St, 294-9501 or www.oirf.org. April 22 thru May 1 DaysLargo Key Various locations in Key Largo, May 19 - 22 FestivalLargo Songwriters Key Various locations in Key Largo, June 8 - 12 Pridefest Key West Various locations in Key West, 292-3223, or www.pridefestkeywest.com. July 4 Hospice of the Florida Keys Fourth of July Picnic Casa Marina Resort - 1500 Reynolds St, Key West. or www.tskw.org. 6:30-9:30 PM, St, KeyCurry Mansion - 511 Caroline West, 809-5000 ext 228, or www.wesleyhouse.org. February 26 Rock, 8 PM - Rolling on the West Cruisers Key Live auction and raffle of 25 hand painted bikes by Key West artists. The Studios of Key West - 600 White St, 296-0458, or www.tskw.org. February 26 & 27 Days Art Festival, 10 AM Old Island Juried fine-art show with exhibitors from across the USA and Canada. Whitehead & Caroline Streets, 294-1241, or www.keywestartcenter.com. March 5 Contest,Annual Conch Shell Blowing preview 7 PM, auction 8 PM, East Martello Museum -preview 7 PM, auction 8 www.mckeefund.org. 3501 S Roosevelt, Key West, January 29 - 30 Key West Craft Show, 10 AM, Whitehead & Caroline Streets, 294-1241, or www.keywestartcenter.com. January 29 - 30 Festival, 11 AM & Seafood Largo Stone Crab Key Rowell's Marine Property - MM104.5 Bayside, Key Largo, [email protected]. January 30 MARC Chefs Classic, Westin Hotel – 245 Front St, Key West, 294-9526 x25, or www.marchouse.org. February 11 TSKW Fundraiser, 8 PMClassical Concert The Studios of Key West - 600 White St, 296-0458, February 14 Day Party for Wesley House,Valentine's February 18 & 19 andLiving in the Presidencial Fishbowl: Children Grandchildren of the President, Truman Little White House - 111 Front St, 294-9911, or trumanlittlewhitehouse.com. January 22 - 10 PM Gala, 7 Fundraising Playhouse Waterfront Location TBA. www.waterfrontplayhouse.org. January 22 - 23 8 AM Market, Nautical Flea Pine Key Big - MM31 Big Pine,Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce 872-2411 or lowerkeyschamber.com. January 27 - 30 Wine FestivalWest Food & Key January 29 Bougainvillea Ball January 29 Auction,Fund Artists McKee Anne Various locations in Key West, www.kwfwf.com. Various locations in Key West, Foundationbenefiting Mariner’s Hospital 434-1026. Cheeca Lodge - MM 82 OSHwy, Truman Waterfront, 296-6196, or www.aidshelp.cc. April 18 April 18 , of Key West Taste Annual 16th March 21 March 21 Help Art Auction, preview 4:30 PM,AIDS PM, Casa Marina Grand Ballroom -Auction 6 1500 Reynolds St Key West, 296-6196, www.aidshelp.cc.

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Festivals & Festivals EVENTS Fundraisers Family-friendly, fresh Keys seafood, marine-related crafts, youth activities and live music. Free admission. Bayview Park, Truman & Jose Marti Dr, Key West, 872-9026, or www.fkcfa.org. All phone numbers are area code 305 unless otherwise noted. January 15 January 15 - 9 PM, Festival, 11AM Florida Keys Seafood December 31 December 31 New Year's Eve Celebrations Key West, www.keywestchamber.org Fireworks. Watch the Conch Shell, the Drag Queen, or the Pirate Wench drop. Key Largo, 451-1642. Free admission and parking. December 11 Largo Boat Parade, 7:30 PM Key December 11 December 11 Key,Natural & Music in a Festival: Art Island Art - 4PM 10AM Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce - MM31 Big Pine, 872-2411, www.lowerkeyschamber.com; or www.pennekamppark.com. PageantLargo Christmas Key Key Largo Baptist Church - 835 Largo Rd, December 11 Boat ParadeLight Schooner Wharf/Cruzan Rum Blackwater Sound - MM104, 394-3736. December 7 December 7 MARC Christmas Tree Auction, 7 PM Westin Hotel – 245 Front St, 294-9526 x25, December 10-13 Benefits MARC House programs. Marc House - 1401 Seminary St, 294-9526 x25, December 1 - 11 50thReef State Park John Pennekamp Coral Anniversary Celebration, 102601 Overseas Highway, MM 102.6, 451-6300, or www.marchouse.org. 202 William St, Key West, [email protected]. November 26 thru December 24 November 26 thru December 24 9 AM MARC Christmas Tree Sale, November 24 thru December 31 November 24 thru December 31 West Bight “Before Christmas HolidayKey Celebration”, Exhibitions and receptions at galleries and shops. Key West Historic Seaport, 304-2633. or www.marchouse.org. Meeting of the Minds: Parrot Heads in Key West in Key Meeting of the Minds: Parrot Heads Various locations in Key West, www.phip.com. November 13 PM Recycled Art Auction, 6 Benefit for Wesley House – 910 Watson St, Key West, 809-5000 ext 228, or www.wesleyhouse.org. Headdress Ball - 28th Annual, 8 PM This year’s theme, “Diagnosis: Psychosis-An Assembly at the Asylum”, Southernmost Hotel on the Beach, www.keystix.com. November 4 - 7 October 23 thru November 1 Fantasy Fest 2010 “Habitat for Insanity” Various locations in Key West, www.fantasyfest.net. October 26 October 22 – 23 Goombay Street Festival Island arts and crafts, music and food in the heart of Key West’s historic Bahama Village. www.goombay-keywest.org/schedule.htm. October 22 - 23 & 29 - 30 October 22 - 23 & 29 Haunted Fort Zachary Taylor Fort Streets, Key West,Entrance at Southard & Thomas www.foftkw.com/calendar.html. Florida Keys Birding & Wildlife Festival Florida Keys Birding & Wildlife 872-0774,Various venues Keys-wide. October 21 - 24 Fest Largo Pirate’s Key Various venues in Key Largo. www.keylargochamber.org. September 22 – 26 September 22 – 26 www.keysbirdingfest.org. 10 Florida Keys & Key West CULTURE 2011 “Little Flower”bySandyMezinis “Mariel” byPeter Green “Keys Light”byPeterVey 743-0408, orwww.marathontheater.org. Marathon CommunityTheatre-5101OSHwy, Holiday Concert,5&8PM 250 KeyDeerBlvd,[email protected]. Lower DuvalSt,www.keywestlobsterfest.com. www.lowerkeyschamber.com. MM 27RamrodKey,872-2411, Looe KeyReefResort-NationalMarineSanctuary Underwater MusicFestival,10AM - 2PM, July 9 ,[email protected]. Program, 4-10PM,FoundersParkMM87Bayside Saturday in the Park- Collegiate ArtsMagnet July 4 Marathon Community Theatre Marathon Community Theatre December 18 [email protected] . Venture Out-700SpanishMainBlvdCudjoeKey, Community ChoirChristmas Concert, 8PM Keys Chamber Orchestra &LowerKeys December 16 Big PineMethodistChurch- Community ChoirChristmas Concert, 8PM Keys Chamber Orchestra &LowerKeys December 14 [email protected] St Paul'sEpiscopalChurch-401DuvalSt, formed bystudentorchestraandsoloists. Free. Christmas,SeasonalandClassicalMusicper- Annual ChristmasRecital,4PM Key West ViolinStudio December 5 Keys Chorale Holiday Concert,8PM, December 3-4 corner ofEaton&Simonton,745-1409. music provided.KeyWestMethodistChurch- Come singwithus!Rehearsalsat2PMthatday, Messiah, 8PM November 28 Location TBA,RobinKaplan294-7382 Music RoomRecital,8PM Thanks fortheMemories- 30th Anniversary November 21 KOA Campground,www.12stepmusicfest.com vendors, activitiesandmore.SugarloafKey Step Meetingsforallfellowships,recoveryspeakers, Clean andSoberWoodstock.Camping,music,12 12 StepMusicFest November 4-7 Various locationsinKeyWest, Key West WomenFest September 6-11 Key WestLobsterFest August 5-7 294-9526 ext25,orwww.marchouse.org. MARCHouse -1401SeminaryStKeyWest, Fresh FruitSocial ReMARCable Mattheessen's IceCream& July 30 Key West,292-8445,orwww.hemingwaydays.net. Hemingway DaysFestival,Variouslocationsin July 19-24 www.keystix.com or 809-3176 . www.keystix.com or 809-3176. Tennessee Williams Theatre-5901CollegeRd, St Cecilia Mass, 8 PM, March5, 2 PM Keys Chorale Spring Concert: Gounod's March 4-5 5901 CollegeRd,www.keystix.com. one nightbenefit.TennesseeWilliams Theatre- Mr. StookeyofPeter,PaulandMaryreturns fora Presented bytheFloridaKeysCouncil oftheArts, Noel Paul Stookey inConcert,8PM February 18 5901 CollegeRd,keystix.com,orkeywestpops.org. Funny GirlandGypsy.TennesseeWilliamsTheatre- Michelle BussieresingsongsfromMame,LaCage, Maria Zito-Kaufman,LaurieBreakwellandKristen Starring TerriWhite,LeeRoyReams,SusanSpeidel, of Broadway, 7:30 PM Key West Popspresents:The Leading Ladies January 23 401 DuvalSt,KeyWest,296-5142. St Paul'sEpiscopalChurch- 27th Annual St Paul'sChristmas Concert,8PM December 19 5901 CollegeRd,www.keystix.comor809-3176. December 4,2PM,TennesseeWilliamsTheatre- www.womenfest.com.

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*San PabloCatholic Church-550122ndStOceanside. A FarCryChamberOrchestra February 14 *San PabloCatholicChurch-550122nd StOceanside. Soo-Yeon Hampianist January 31 Harry JamesOrchestraconductedbyFred Radke. January 24 All performancesbeginat 7:30 PM or www.marathonconcerts.com. 3550 SombreroBeachRd,743-4687, Marathon HighSchoolPerformingArtsCenter- Middle KeysConcert Association Concerto No1,AdamGolka,piano. Zwilich: SymphonyNo5;Tchaikovsky:Piano Shostakovich: FestivalOverture; April 29 Appalachian Spring. Martha GrahamandCoplandduringthewritingof ers andNaguchiSet;Sketchesofconversationsby Copland: AppalachianSpringSuite32,withdanc- Martha GrahamDanceCompany85thAnniversary March 28 Brandenburg ConcertoNo3;Brahms:Sextet31. Zwilich: Septet25,FeaturingtheSimaTrio;Bach: March 2 Tallis; Khachaturian:Masquerade:Suite. Vaughan Williams:FantasiaonathemebyThomas Brahms: PianoConcertoNo2,BarryDouglas,Piano; January 28 Beethoven: SymphonyNo.4. Zigeunerweisen, LaraSt.John,violin. Mozart: ViolinConcertoNo.3,Sarasate: December 1 Chee-Yun, violin;Elgar:EnigmaVariations. Beethoven: ConcertoforViolinandOrchestra, Brahms: AcademicFestivalOverture; October 6 All performancesbeginat 8:00 PM southfloridasymphony.org. 800-775-4086, www.keystix.com, Tennessee WilliamsTheatre-5901CollegeRd, Key WestSymphony Classical Jam March 27 Soo-Yeon Ham,pianist January 30 Scarborough Trio January 16 All performancesbeginat 4 PM www.keywestimpromptu.org. St Paul'sEpiscopalChurch-401DuvalSt, Impromptu ConcertSeries Robin Kaplan294-7382. St Paul'sEpiscopalChurch-401DuvalSt, Annual KidsHelpingConcert May 22 304-0814, www.kwswf.com. Various locationsinKeyWest, 15th Annual Key WestSongwritersFestival April 27thruMay1 5901 CollegeRd,keystix.comor809-3176. Florida KeysCommunityCollegecampus- Keys Chorale Concert Under the Stars,8PM April 23 [email protected] . Venture Out-700SpanishMainBlvdCudjoeKey, Community ChoirEasterConcert,8PM Keys Chamber Orchestra &LowerKeys April 14 [email protected]. Big PineMethodistChurch-250KeyDeerBlvd, Community ChoirEasterConcert,8PM Keys Chamber Orchestra &LowerKeys April 12 www.lowerkeyschamber.com; Camp SawyerMM34SummerlandKey.872-2411 palms. EdwardB.KnightScoutReservation- The soundsoftheislandssetagainstswaying Lower KeysMusicFestival,Noon- 6 PM April 2 St PetersburgQuartet March 13 Rising StarSeries: Sarina Zhian, cello/piano February 20 A FarCryOrchestra February 13

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“Dominoes” by Julie Joyce “Angela Street” “Angela Street” by Teresa Kelley by Elexis McGrath “Comparsa - 1954” by Miguel A. Garcia “Seven Mile Bridge”

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451-0665 or Mary Lee Singer 240-0061. or Mary Lee 451-0665 PM at 8 begin All performances 5901 College Rd, www.keystix.com. Musical, 8 PM Chicago the Coral Shores Performing Arts Center - 89901 OSHwy Tavernier, or www.miamiactingcompany.com. July 21 Hemingway on Stage Key West Arts & Historical Society, 296-6616 ext 12, or www.kwahs.org; Actor/playwright Brian Gordon Sinclair’s one-man show on the life and times of Ernest Hemingway. Time and theatre-TBA. Keys Kids Key West High School Auditorium - 2100 Flagler Ave, 509-1370, keystix.com or www.keyskidskeywest.com. 7:30 PM,All performances begin at October 7 - 9 Edwina Jr. Dear December 2 - 5 Broadway Santa local entertainers, as well as weeknightlocal entertainers, as well September 23 thru October 17 Cloud Nine, 8 PM Benefit for AIDS Help. The Red Barn Theatre, 319 Duval St, 296-9911. November 26 & 27 PM 8 Closer Than Ever, Tennessee Williams Theater Lobby – January 7 Forever Plaid, 8 PM Tennessee Williams Theatre - March 18 thru 20 Company presents:The Miami Acting July 16 CAMP & Careers 2011 Final Performance, 6 PM Marathon High School Performing Arts Center - 3550 Sombrero Beach Rd, Saturday matinee 2 PM Sopranos Birgit Fioravante and Wendy Reynolds,Sopranos Birgit Fioravante with pianist Heather Coltman. Key West. 296-5142 . highlightingor www.keywestislandnight.com; piano entertainment. Sundays Keys Chamber Orchestra Rehearsal, 2 PM Pavilion at Venture Out Resort – 701 Spanish Main, Cudjoe Key. All musicians welcome! Marvin Perry 304-7544 or [email protected]. Key West String Orchestra rehearsal 879-0560, or www.keywestviolinstudio.com. The Music Room Private piano, woodwind and guitar lessons. Robin Kaplan 294-7382. Violin/Viola/Cello classes Individual lessons in Key West. Beginning to Advanced. Local violinist, 40 years teaching. Preschool to adult. Paul, 879-0560. 5901 College Rd, www.keystix.com. [email protected]. A Far Cry Chamber Orchestra A Far Cry Chamber February 19 Sarina Zhang February 26 Dueling Divas. Mondays thru Fridays Lowe andfeaturing Joe Organ/Piano Recitals PM Auwinna Weed, Noon - 1 – 401 Duval St,Free. St Paul’s Episcopal Church Nightly withResort House The Wine Galley at the Pier Larry Smith, 7 PM 1 Duval St; 296-4600, January 25 Radke. Orchestra conducted by Fred Harry James January 29 pianist Soo-Yeon Ham February 15

All phone numbers are area code 305 unless otherwise noted. Upper Keys Concert Series Island Community Church - 83250 OSHwy Islamorada. Joyce Peckman March 25 Boom! The Concert Ann Hampton Callaway & Liz Callaway. All performances begin at 8 PM with guests Bruce Moore and former Miss America, Susan Powell. March 11 Ballroom With A Twist: Hosted by Cloris Leachman January 13 & 14 Bobby in the Lobby The music and lyrics of Rodgers & Hart, guest starring Carmen Rodriguez and Danny Weathers. February 16 Concert The Temptations in Tennessee Williams Theatre 5901 College Rd, www.keystix.com January 9 & 10 Bobby in the Lobby The music and lyrics of , January 22 January 22 Libby York in Concert. March 19 David Burns: Never Enough. All performances begin at 8 PM November 13 Gordon Ross & Friends. December 11 Bright Moments: Melody Cooper & Friends. Lucy Kaplansky, 8 PM Lucy Kaplansky, 8 March 11 Ben Harrison: Encore!, 8 PM Cabaret Concert Series January 21 January 21 Susan Warner, 8 PM February 19 2 & 8 PM Paul Stookey & Josh White Jr., Noel March 10 December 17 PM Will Kimbrough, 8 January 7 Livingston Taylor, 8 PM 600 White St, 296-0458, or www.tskw.org. Old Town New Folk Concert Series November 3 7 & 10 PM Peter Mayer, April 30 Young Musician’s Corner. The Studios of Key West That’s Entertainment. March 26 Florida My Florida. April 2 Florida My Florida. *Key Largo Community Park - MM99.6 Oceanside December 18 December 18 Home for the Holidays. January 29 Hooked on Classics. February 19 the Beatles. 853-7294, keyscommunityconcertband.org. Free outdoor concerts. 4 PM All performances begin at November 27 American Celebration. oncert Series POPS in the Park C - Bayside MM 87,Islamorada Founder's Park Dueling Divas. Reynolds, Fioravante and Wendy Sopranos Birgit Coltman. with pianist Heather March 14 Revue BritBeat Beatles to to 1964 with this tribute Take a trip back Sarina Zhang Sarina St Oceanside. Church - 550 122nd *San Pablo Catholic February 28 February 21 21 February 12 Florida Keys & Key West CULTURE 2011 by PoochieMyers “Harbor House Neighborhood” by SeanP.Callahan “Fishing withErnest” by CarmenSotolongo-Kelley “Lili (achildoftheKeys)” by DebraYates “Mosaic KeyWest#2”

All performancesbeginat 8 PM 509-0027, www.thekeyplayers.org. Key LargoLionsClub–MM99.6Oceanside, The KeyPlayers The Nightingale April 14-16 You’re aGoodMan, Charlie Brown February 17-20 Lend MeA Tenor December 16thruJanuary8 Broadway: Let'sTwistAgain November 19&20 Chris PetersoninConcert EYECONS, LasVegas or Bust! October 23-25 All performancesbeginat 8 PM or www.waterfrontplayhouse.org Mallory Square,294-5015, Waterfront Playhouse Short AttentionSpanTheatre April 19thruMay21 Reasons tobePretty March 20thruApril5 Sunday, Mondays&Tuesdays, Becky’s NewCar March 8thruApril9 Sister RobertAnne’sCabaretClass January 25thruFebruary 26 Greetings December 14thruJanuary15 The RedBarnFundraiserandOpeningGala. Comedy VarietyShow2010, November 23-27 All performancesbeginat 8 PM www.redbarntheatre.org. 319 DuvalSt,296-9911, The RedBarnheater Matinee: May15 Blithe Spirit May 5-21 Matinees: March20&27 Act Now! March 3thruApril2 Matinee: January23 A BadYearforTomatoes January 6-29 Matinee: November28 The OddCouple(FemaleVersion) November 11thruDecember4 ductions oftheyears1959-1969. celebrating music,movies,televisionandstagepro- Marathon CommunityTheatreAnnualFundraiser One WeekendOnlyVarietyShow October 15&16 Performances begin 8 PM, Matinees3PM 743-0408, www.marathontheater.org. MM49.5; 5101OSHwy, Marathon CommunityTheatre Hats January 20thruFebruary 5 Sex Please-We’reSixty November 4-20 Thursdays thruSaturdays, 872-1828, orwww.artistsinparadise.com. Artists inParadiseGallery-MM30Big Pine, Workman: JewelryandGyotaku Art Exhibit Peggy Taylor, Tom WisniewskiandKim October Red, White and Tuna May 5thru21 *San CarlosInstitute-516DuvalSt Terri WhiteattheSanCarlosInstitute,8:30PM April 16 The NewCentury April 5thru23 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels March 3thru26 Glengarry GlenRoss January 27thruFebruary 12 Randy ThompsonandtheStarsofAquaIdol January 14 VISUAL ARTS

All phonenumbers are areacode305unlessotherwisenoted. www.luckystreetgallery.com. www.luckystreetgallery.com. 1130 DuvalSt,294-3973, Lucky StreetGallerySolsticeShow December 14thruJanuary5 86700 OSHwyMM86.7,852-5833. Artamorada GalleryattheRainBarrel- Tropical Harvest, 2-7 PM November 20 600 WhiteSt,296-0458,orwww.tskw.org. dozen localartisans.TheStudiosofKeyWest- Show andsaleoffinecraftworkproducedbya Holiday ArtisanFair,6-9 PM November 18 or www.kwahs.com. Custom HouseMuseum-281FrontSt,295-6616, by AlanKennish Seascapes: LargeFormatPhotography November Reception October22,5-9PM. New worksbyKeyWest'sfavoritelivingfolkartist. or www.galleryongreene.com The GalleryonGreene-606St,304-2323, Andy Thurber Exhibition October 22-30 Full MoonHOWL–UpperDuvalArt Walk, 6-9PM 17, MayJune15,July15 January 19,February18,March April October 22,November21,December or www.tskw.org The StudiosofKeyWest-600WhiteSt,296-0458, TSKW CatalogueKick Off Party,6-9 PM October 21 86700 OSHwyMM86.7,852-5833 Artamorada GalleryattheRainBarrel- Sunsets inParadise Group Exhibition Fridays inOctober or www.artistsinparadise.com MM30 BigPine,872-1828, speakers. ArtistsinParadiseGallery- All welcome.Refreshmentsserved.Featured Lower KeysArtists Network Meeting, 7-9 PM First Mondays,JanuarythruApril or www.tskw.org The StudiosofKeyWest-600WhiteSt, 296-0458, Book SigningbyTSKW Poets, 6-9PM April 21 paintings inallmediumsandphotography. Shopping CtrMM101.4,[email protected]; Key LargoLibraryCommunityRoom-Tradewinds Judged Show, 10 AM Purple IslesArtGuild45thAnnualMember's March 3-13 or www.keywestartcenter.com Key WestArtCenter-301FrontSt,294-1241, Plein AirDayinKey West -3rdAnnual March 11 294-1669, orwww.galleryongreene.com The GalleryonGreene-606Street, Jon McIntoshOpeningReception, 5-9 PM February 26 294-1669, orwww.galleryongreene.com The GalleryonGreene-606Street, Peter VeyOpeningReception,5-9PM February 19-25 MM94 Bayside,[email protected] photography ofbirds.FrancisTracyGardenCenter- Upper KeysGardenWalk,originalpaintingsand Purple IslesArtGuild: Birds inNature February 1 86700 OSHwyMM86.7,852-5833. Artamorada attheRainBarrel- Anniversary Celebration,2-7PM January 22 www.sculpturekeywest.org. West TropicalForest&BotanicalGarden,295-3800, West MartelloTower,FortZacharyTaylor&Key Sculpture KeyWest2011 January 15thruApril 15 www.luckystreetgallery.com. 1130 DuvalSt,294-3973, receptions January7&14.LuckyStreetGallery- In collaborationwiththeKeyWestLiterarySeminar, The HungryMuse January 7-17 Theatre Lobby-MM49.5;5101OSHwy,743-0994. and BettyRondeau.MarathonCommunity Artists JudithConner,JulieJoyce,M.AnnLynch Brush Strokes:GroupExhibition January 6-29

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LITERARY of Key West and the Florida Keys of Key West a detailed guide to the art galleries Guide Florida Keys Council of the Arts 2011 Gallery First Wednesdays First Wednesdays PM Writers Meeting, 1-3 Keys A read-aloud critique group for all forms of creative writing. All levels welcome. Big Pine Library - 213 Blvd, [email protected]. February 27 27 February 7 PM West, (R) Key The Oscars awardsof the world's most-watched Live telecast own a red carpet full of Key West's program and - The Tropic Cinema stars and luminaries. www.tropiccinema.com. 416 Eaton St, 16 December Holiday Book Fair, 6-9 PM by local authors.Book signings & sales of fiction 600 White St, 296-0458,The Studios of Key West - or www.tskw.org. January 6 thru 16 Literature: 28th in The Hungry Muse - Food Seminar Annual Key West Literary Duval St, 888-293-9291,San Carlos Institute - 516 or www.keywestliteraryseminar.org. April 18 thru May 5 Poetry Contest, 9 AM Robert Frost International 600 White St,The Studios of Key West - First Sundays Guild Meeting, 8-10 PM West Poetry Key Open to all interested in poetry. 729 Thomas St - upstairs,Blue Heaven Restaurant - 292-8577, or [email protected]. March Mondays, January thru West Librarythe Key Friends of Free Lecture Series, 6 PM Weekly lecture series with notable authors. The Studios of Key West - 600 White St, 296-0458, or www.tskw.org, or www.keyslibraries.org; thru April Third Mondays, January Lunch Brunch Group, Noon Hooked on Books - MM81.9 Oceanside, 517-2602. [email protected] or 296-0458, or www.tskw.org. [email protected] or 296-0458,

FILM DANCE Saturdays, September 11 thru May Saturdays, September 11 thru May AM Saturday Morning Film Festival, 10 Free matinees highlighting classic films. KW Library - 700 Fleming St, 292-3595, Tuesdays, September 14 thru May PM West Library Free Film Matinee, 3:30 Key 700 Fleming St, 292-3595, or www.keyslibraries.org. September First Fridays, November thru First Friday Flicks History of Diving Museum - 82990 Overseas Hwy Islamorada, 664-9737 or [email protected], or www.divingmuseum.org. 1PM and 6:30PM 1PM Tennessee Williams Theatre - 5901 College Rd, www.keystix.com. 743-0660. or www.keyslibraries.org. 89901 Old Highway, Tavernier www.keysice.com. The Dance Factory 27th Annual Recital, June 18 & 19 3rd Annual Dance ProductionTah-Dance! Marathon Community Theatre - MM49.5; 5101 OSHwy, [email protected], 743-0408, or www.marathontheater.org. First Fridays House,Latin Dance Party Open Ballroom and PM 8-10 Monthly Open House at Theo & Ganine's Dance Marathon.203, Suite Hwy, Overseas 11450 – Center 743-0660 for a schedule of classes and workshops. Dance Classes Ballroom & Latin Dance Group Class, Thursdays & Fridays 10 AM; Froggy's Gym, Tavernier; Theo and Ganine group class & private lessons throughout the day. 766-3428, www.keysdance.com Bruce Moore’s Absolute Beginner Tap Dance Classes; 294-0250, or [email protected]. Yoga Studio – 916 PohalskiDance & CoffeeMill Lane, Key West; 296-9982, or coffeemilldance@aol. com. Classical Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-hop, Latin, Belly Dance, African Dance, Capoeira, Yoga, Tai Chi, Aerobics and more. Year round workshops and performance opportunities. The Dance Factory – 906 Kennedy Dr., Key West, 296-5015, or [email protected]. Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop & Ballroom classes for children and adults. West County Western Dancers, Cowboy Bills –Key 610 Duval St, Key West. Jay, 293-0198, or www.keywestdance.wordpress.com. Lucy & Leon, ParadiseLearn to Dance with Health and Fitness Dance Studio, 1706 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West. 296-6348, or www.keywestdance.wordpress.com; Monthly Saturday Socials; 8 week courses in swing, hustle, salsa rueda, cha,cha & more. & Ganine's Dance Center, Classes &Theo workshops in ballroom and latin dance. 11450 Overseas Hwy., Suite 203 Marathon. 3rd Annual TSKW Members' Summer Salon TSKW Members' Annual 3rd 21, 6-9 PM Reception: July December 17-22 Paradise presented by Key West, Nutcracker Ballet Theatre, 8 PM -Tennessee Williams Theatre December 18 7 PM CocoNutcracker, 2 PM & Center –Coral Shores Performing Arts February 10 PM “Lord of the Dance", 8 Michael Flatley's -Tennessee Williams Theatre June 4 June 3-30 June 3-30 Recipient McKee Grant Perrault: Anne Claire 16, 6-9 PMReception: June June 3-30 10 Years Family Celebrates LOVE: One Human 16, 6-9 PMReception: June July 7-29 5901 College Rd, www.keystix.com. 5901 College Rd, www.keystix.com.

All phone numbers are area code 305 unless otherwise noted. May 19-27 May 19-27 West High School AP Art Students &Key April 11 thru May 6 April 11 thru May 6 Carolyn Gorton Fuller: A Key West Legacy Reception: April 21, 6-9 PM Abstract Painting Seminar Show: Marks Roberta By Students of Work Reception: March 17, 6-9 PM March 17 thru April 5 Land of Sunshine Series Liz Murphy Thomas: The Reception: March 17, 6-9 PM Alumni Artist Show Reception: May 19, 6-9 PM March 3-13 March 3-13 dusk:Keith Bland: Prelude to Sacred Space dawn InstallationImage & Sound Reception: March 3, 7-9 PM March 17 thru April 5 February 17-26 February 17-26 Michael A. Philip: Las Benditas de Key West Private Preview: February 16, 9-11 PM February 3-15 February 3-15 A.D. Tinkham: North & South - Paintings from Form/Figure: LifeWest & Newfoundland to Key Drawings by TSKW Members Reception: February 3, 5:30-7:30 PM Kim Bernard: Movement + Motion & TSKW & 610 Studio Artists Reception: January 6, 5:30-7:30 PM January 20-31 Rags toJenny Zeller: 15 Years Behind the Lens & Riches: Key West Architecture and History Reception: January 20, 6-9 PM December 9-30 December 9-30 & Conversations of Kami Marias: Anja January 6-17 or www.tskw.org. Marrero: MARC Photography ProjectMike Reception: November 5, 5:30-7:30 PM November 15 thru December 5 The Figure Sandro Kopp: Reception: November 29, 6-8 PM Vivian Pratt: Transformed Reception: December 9, 5:30-7:30 PM October 5-29 October 5-29 Instructors by TSKW Showcase of work IN-struct: Reception: October 21, 6-9 PM November 5-30 82661 OS Hwy, Islamorada, 896-1472. 600 White St, 296-0458, [email protected], October 1-29 Kik: Bitches - Key West Famous Dogs &Deb Queens Drag Reception: October 21, 6-9 PM Monthly Gallery Shows Coin of the Realm Gallery – The Studios of Key West Shopping Plaza - MM30. 872-1828. Saturdays PM A Taste of Art, 5-7 and jewelers. Meet with local artists, authors The Historic Simonton Court - 320 Simonton St, [email protected], or 294-6386. Ongoing Last Fridays Last Fridays PM Gallery Night, 6-8 OS Hwy, Bayside.Key Largo Art Gallery - 103200 451-0052, or keylargoartgallery.com. Key West. First Fridays - Big Pine Key, 7-9 PM on Winn-Dixie Walk receptions at galleriesArt exhibitions, music and Big Pine Keyand shops within the plaza. Third Thursdays Third Thursdays Walk, 6-9 PM on White Gallery Walk at galleries and shopsExhibitions and receptions to United streets,along White St, from Southard Key West. First Thursdays First Thursdays PM Bight Art Walk, 6-9 Night at the and shops in receptions at galleries Exhibitions and Street Art and Design District,the Caroline Tuesdays PM 4-9 Art Experience, work of art, paint and canvasCreate a small provided. Sippin’ Internet Café –provided. Sippin’ 293-0555. 424 Eaton St, 14 Florida Keys & Key West CULTURE 2011 Tickets: $20availableatthedoor p i S w 305- t K I B n 305 296–1520, X:1•keywestimpromptu.org h n t r e r w f r o R o y o e March 13 o All performances willtakeplace All performances f e w u r e u W Febuary 13 t m I s r ED J . g s ( in r e 3 h i at4pm -St.Paul’s Church a J anuary 16 r Febuary 20 e o s 1 e G t t March 27 n anuary 30 d M 296-911. i a ’ s s o t a b r B a c n a ) y l key a r y B e t i —St. peterSburgquartet i o r h n

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r . a a v S e F l a t , l e o l , r www.foftkw.com/calendar.html. www.foftkw.com/calendar.html. MM101.4, SteveGibbs853-7277ext16. Key LargoLibrary-TradewindsShoppingCenter Latitude 25 Writers Meeting,7-9:30PM Last Wednesdays [email protected]. specified author.Kris,292-3595or Monthly meetingdiscussinganythingbyorabouta Book BitesReadingGroup,5:30PM Second Wednesdays,Septemberthru May December 19 294-9911, orwww.trumanlittlewhitehouse.com. Truman LittleWhiteHouse-111FrontSt, Presidential greetingcardsexhibit. A VeryMerry1940sChristmas December 11thruJanuary15 Association 295-1334,orwww.keywestinns.com. Various locationsinKeyWest,KWInnkeepers Holiday HistoricInnTour December 11-12&18-19 Entrance atSouthard&ThomasSt, Fort Zachary TaylorPyrate Invasion December 2-5 Plants, arts,craftsandholidayshopping. or www.marathongardenclub.org 5270 OSHwyMM50,Bayside,743-4971, Marathon GardenClubFallFestival,9AM-4PM November 27 Entrance atSouthard&ThomasSt, Fort Zachary TaylorBirthdayCelebration November 24 Higgs Beach,849-1070. Key WestGardenClub-MartelloTower; Fall Plant & ArtSale,10AM November 20&21 294-9911, ortrumanlittlewhitehouse.com. Truman LittleWhiteHouse-111FrontSt, Truman -KeyWest'sFavoriteTourist October 1thruDecember10 [email protected] or296-9051. Grill -1900FlaglerAve,MollyShallow All newcomerswelcome.ShannaKeyIrishPub& Key West WritersGuildMeeting, 11 AM-1:30PM Second &FourthSaturdays 292-3595. Key WestLibraryGarden–700FlemingSt, Book Sale,9:30AM- 1:30 PM First Saturdays,NovemberthruApril [email protected]. 700 FlemingSt,292-3595or Monthly bookmeeting.KeyWestLibrary– Cafe con Libros,9:30-10:30AM Second Thursdays,JanuarythruApril or www.keyslibraries.org. Marathon, [email protected], St. ColumbaEpiscopalChurch-45152ndSt, more. Refreshments1:30PM,Program2PM. Harrison, GailSwanson,JoLeeScarboroughand Notable localauthorssuchasTomCorcoran,Ben Lecture Series,1:30-3:30 PM Friends oftheMarathonLibrary Books andCoffee Thursdays, JanuarythruMarch or www.kwahs.org. Museum -281FrontStreet,296-6616 ext 12, of Impressionistpaintings.TheCustom House Seward Johnson’slife-sizebronzesculptures Revisited Part2 Beyond theFrame- French Impressionism January 15thruDecember31 296-6616 ext12,orwww.kwahs.org. The CustomHouseMuseum-281Front Street, ebrating thebountyfoundinTropics. finest contemporaryartistspresenttheirworkscel- In conjunctionwiththeLiterarySeminar,KeyWest’s The HungryMuse-GloryofFood January 8thru31 information, orwww.oirf.org. Foundation -322DuvalSt,294-9501forticketsand Featuring 5privatehomes.OldIslandRestoration Old Island House Tours,5-8PM December 28-29&January21-22 294-9911, orwww.trumanlittlewhitehouse.com. Truman LittleWhiteHosue-111FrontSt, Christmas Party,6-9PM Harry S.TrumanFoundation MUSEUMS &MORE

All phonenumbers are areacode305unlessotherwisenoted. 293-1309 [email protected]. Various locationsinKeyWest,DebbyCrowley Tour fourprivategardensinKeyWest. Key West GardenClubTours,10AM March 5&6 743-4971, orwww.marathongardenclub.org Marathon GardenClub-5270OSHwyMM50Bayside, House &GardenTour,35thAnnual,10AM-4PM March 5 www.foftkw.com/calendar.html Entrance atSouthard&ThomasSt, Days 2010, Friends of Fort ZacharyTaylorpresent: Civil War February 24-27 information, orwww.oirf.org. Foundation -322DuvalSt,294-9501forticketsand Featuring 5privatehomes.OldIslandRestoration Old Island House Tours,10 AM -4PM February 18-19&March ext 12,orwww.kwahs.org. Hemingway's House-907WhiteheadSt,296-6616 favorite cocktailsfortheaudiencetoenjoy. illustrated lectureincludesfiveofHemingway’s From theMuseumofAmericanCocktail,this Evening To Have& Another -AHemingwayCocktail February 11 or www.marathongardenclub.org. 5270 OSHwyMM50,Bayside,743-4971, Plants, bakedgoodsandusedtreasuresforsale. 8:30 AM -3PM Marathon GardenClubJanuaryJamboree, January 29 or www.kwahs.org. 281 FrontStreet,296-6616ext12, East CoastRailway.TheCustomHouseMuseum- Henry Flagler’s128-mileextensionofFlorida’s Speedway toSunshine - Flagler'sOceanRailway January 22thruDecember31 Collegiate Arts Magnet Program Collegiate ArtsMagnetProgram Educational CoalitionofMonroeCounty - June 11thruJuly 17 www.marathongardenclub.org. 5270 OSHwyMM50,Bayside,743-4971, or Monroe CountyExtensionMasterGardeners. Free plantclinicwithUniversityofFlorida/IFAS/ Marathon GardenClubPlantClinic,9AM-Noon Third Saturdays,OctoberthruApril Thomas St,orwww.foftkw.com/calendar.html. Ft ZacharyTaylor-entranceatSouthard& Living HistoryPresentations,10AM - 2PM Saturdays 743-4971, orwww.marathongardenclub.org. and presentation.5270OSHwyMM50,Bayside, Open tothepublic,Free.Alightlunch,briefmeeting Marathon GardenClubMeeting,11:30AM Third Fridays,OctoberthruApril or www.divingmuseum.org. 664-9737 [email protected], Museum -82990OverseasHwyIslamorada, to divingandtheFloridaKeys.HistoryofDiving Free programsofferawidevarietyoftopicsrelated Immerse YourselfSeries,7PM Third Wednesdays MM101.4, 852-1620,orwww.keyshistory.org. Key LargoLibrary-TradewindsShoppingPlaza Upper KeysMeeting, 7 PM Historical Preservation Societyofthe Second Mondays museums, 296-6616ext12,orwww.kwahs.org. House Museum.KeyWestArt&HistoricalSociety Lighthouse &Keeper’sQuartersandtheCustom ½ offadmissionallday:FortEastMartello,KeyWest International MuseumDay May 18 294-9911, www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.com. Little WhiteHouse–111FrontStreet,KeyWest, Civil RightsLegacy Harry STrumanLegacySymposium:Truman’s May 13&14 or www.kwahs.org. 281 FrontStreet,296-6616ext12, his daysinKeyWest.TheCustomHouseMuseum- original paintings,lettersandmemorabiliafrom An exhibitcelebratingtheauthor’slifefeaturing 100th BirthdayofTennessee Williams March 26thruApril30 CLASSES &WORKSHOPS

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Michael Costello, Drawing the Figure/Michael Costello, 6:30 PM Demonstration, 5:30 - May 3-5 Callahan - Painting Water with Water, 9 AM Sean May 4 Painting the Figure/Michael Costello, 6:30 PM Demonstration, 5:30 - May 11-19 Guided Excursion - The Art, Culture and Nature of Time TBA Tobago, Trinidad & June 9 & 10 Time TBA Chapelle Letman, The Third Eye, June 20-23 Caroline McGee, Creating the Character: Noon Muse, and His Tennessee Williams June 20-23 Sunset WatercolorSolstice Susan Sugar - Summer Painting, 5:30 PM July 27 Wednesdays, June 6 thru Worth,Camp with Rick KIDZ Painting Boot March 31 thru April 1 March 31 thru April 1 Telling True Stories: Writing Non-Fiction with Wendy Call, 9:30 AM April 7-9 9 AM Collage, Roberta Marks - Fine Art April 12-14 Catch a Key West Moment en Plein Air with Priscilla Coote, 9 AM April 16 A Community Outdoor Writing &Art Crawl: 5 PM 9AM - Artmaking Happening, April 20 Conversation with Artist/ SlideMichael Costello, 6:30 PM Presentation, 5:30 - April 21 & 22 Simone Lasswell - Down & Dirty: Hand Building at Renegade Clay, 9:30 AM April 27 10 AM - Noon. Fiction Writing with Rosalind Brackenbury, March 4 & 5 Building atHand & Dirty: Simone Laswell: Down Renegade Clay, 9:30 AM March 4 of theAntide Chamjpagne de Labriolle: The Art PMPortrait, 12 Sundays, March 6 thru April 10 Blair and Ed Reily,Fine Art Forum with Joel March 12 & 13 10 AM Liz Murphy Thomas, Digital Photography, March 24-6 and More with WendyBatiks: Marine Life Imagery Tatter, 9 AM Mondays, February thru May May thru Mondays, February Beauprie,with Karen Watercolor Mondays February 10 ADIntensive with One Day Painting Landscape: PM Tinkham, 9:30 - 3:30 February 12 Alexander Swete,Classical Guitar Masterclass Time TBA February 19 Weissberg, Time TBA Herbert Flute Masterclass February 24-26 DrawingForm - and Elissa Gore: Fruit, Foliage, 9:30 AM West Botanicals, Key thru April 18 Mondays, February 28 Scene Study withSo Ya Wanna Be An Acta: - 9:30 PM 7:30 Richard Grusin, to final presentation.Develop skills from script thru April 6 Wednesdays, March 2 - 11:30 AM 9:30 7 PM 5 - Led by an established professional artist each week and monitored by Joel Blair and Ed Reily, partici- pants will discuss in an informal salon style group relevant topics regarding painting today. Intended for the serious artist. Wednesdays, February 2-23 February Wednesdays, Bradford, Judi Still Life with to Draw from Learn 10 AM - Noon February 2-23 Wednesdays, Rooney, 1 - 4 PM Mike Painting with Palette Knife & 5 February 4 10 AM Mitch Lyons, with Monoprinting PM 4 1 -

All phone numbers are area code 305 unless otherwise noted. January 28 January 28 5 PM Wine Tasting Seminar, 3 - January 26-28 January 26-28 Robert Fisher, Editor of Frommer's Guides, Food 3 PM & Travel Writing, Tuesdays, January 18 thru March 22 Abstract Painting with Roberta Marks, 9 AM - Noon Lecture course with critical discussion of completed studio work. January 13-15 January 13-15 - Encaustics: From Beginner toKim Bernard Advanced Techniques, 9:30 AM 21 Mondays, January 17 thru February So Ya Wanna Be An Acta? with Richard Grusin, 10 AM - Noon Learn the basics through creative exercises and per- sonal expression January 4-6 January 4-6 with MikeOutdoor Painting: Loose & Colorful Rooney, 9 AM January 10-12 Karen Beauprie - Watercolor FUNdamentals, 9 AM December 13 & 14 December 13 & 14 ComputerArtist, in Resident Vivian Pratt, TSKW Modified Imagery, Noon December 20 & 21 Structures, 9:30 AM Carolyn Shattuck - Paper Wednesdays, December thru June Wednesdays, December thru June Open Session: for theFigure Drawing Salon 9 PM Novice to the Master, 7 - Wednesdays, December 1-22 Wednesdays, December 1-22 1 PM William Welch Mixed-up Media, Wednesdays, December thru April for the Beginner with AnneMarieLife Drawing PM Giordano, 5:30 - 6:30 4 session monthly class. Barbara Cooper, TSKW Artist in Resident. The Nature of Abstraction, Noon November 17 More,Form Beading: Basics & Poochie Myers Free 10 AM - 4 PM November 10-12 November 10-12 Intensive withAdvancing the Figure: Life Drawing 6 PM Sandro Kopp, Led by the Studio’s Artist in Residence. November 10-12 Why We Mask: Carrying On An Ancient GlobalWhy 6-7:30 PM Tradition, October 16 Fantasy Masks,John McBride – Building - 4 PM 9 AM Learn to Draw from Still Life with William Welch, 6-8 PM Wednesdays, October 6 thru April 27 Painting with Jim Salem, 1-4 PM Still Life October 14 or www.tskw.org. December 20 Mondays, October 4 thru PM Brackenbury, 6-8 The Artist's Way with Rosalind Tuesdays, October thru July PM Painting Bootcamp with Rick Worth, 6-8:30 Wednesdays, October 6-27 West The Studios of Key 600 White St, 296-0458, [email protected], 10 AM - 2 PM Bayside Grill - MM100, 305-453-2812. Thursdays PM9:30 AM - 12:30 classes, Salem Painting Jim Overseas Hwy., Sugarloaf;Sugarloaf Lodge – MM 17 744-9880. Beading Workshop and Meeting, 1-3 PM and Meeting, 1-3 Beading Workshop St upstairs, 849-0125Guild Hall Gallery - 614 Duval or [email protected]. thru May Wednesdays, November Air Painters,Purple Isles Art Guild Plein Art Classes, 10 AM Art Classes, and adults. Art lessons for children “Make and Take” - Village - MM 86.7 Bayside Rain Barrel Artists Mondays Summer music, leadership & career exploration & career music, leadership Summer 743-6215, in its 9th year. program Saturdays [email protected] or [email protected] or 852-5833. Islamorada, [email protected] A PERFECT CANVAS FOR WATERCOLORS AND PASTELS.

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