keys COUNCIL OFTH KEYS 2017 • June • May • April KEYSARTS.COM ALL THETIME ALL THEARTS ALL THEKEYS Vol. 11-Issue2 events quarterlyby arts &cultural E arts This Week’s artsEvents Frangipani Gallery, 1102A Duval St., 305-296-0440. ARTS COUNCIL frangipanigallery.com THE CONNECTIONS PROJECT 2017 • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 THRU MONDAY, JULY 31 Art Garden, 10 AM Key West Receptions 5:30-7:30 PM: APRIL 6: Royal Furniture, Opening reception: APRIL 26. The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Searstown Shopping Center, N. Roosevelt Blvd.; MAY 5: Closing Garden, 5210 College Rd., , 305-296-1504. kwbgs.org Reception, Historic Gato Building, 1100 Simonton St., Key West. ARTISTS IN PARADISE GALLERY keysarts.com Winn-Dixie Shopping Center, Big Pine Key, MM 30. 305-872-1828. CULTURE CIRCLE SERIES 2017: A MOSAIC OF THE KEYS artistsinparadise.com APRIL 1-30: Exhibit by Rick Cohen - circular Membership special event: APRIL 11: Key West Garden Club, 1 PM. assemblages from found objects; APRIL 3 : Paint our Key Weird Pelican RSVP to [email protected] or call 305-295-4369. on a buoy; MAY 1-31: Connie Hauk’s Students art work from Big Pine • FRIDAY, APRIL 7 Academy; JUNE 1-30: Flash Back Art by Connie Hauk. Art from recycled Key West Writer’s Guild Award Application deadline, materials. • MONDAY-TUESDAY, APRIL 24 & 25 GIORGIONE FINE ART GALLERY State of Florida DCA Cultural Application Workshops, Key West & Gulfside Village, 5800 Overseas Hwy., Suite 40, Marathon, 305-407- Islamorada. [email protected] for details. 0225. GiorgioneFineArt.com • THURSDAY, APRIL 27 MARCH 17; APRIL 21; MAY 19; JUNE 16: Paint Parties!. Paint with Spring Strategic Planning Retreat, 5 PM a former Rockette and Broadway entertainer. Open to every level, bring Hyatt Place, 1996 Overseas Hwy., Marathon your friends and your favorite drinks. RSVP required. • THURSDAY, JUNE 29 KEY WEST ART CENTER Board of Directors Meeting, 5 PM, Historic Gato Building, 1100 301 Front St., Key West, 305-294-1241, keywestartcenter.com Simonton St., Key West WEDNESDAYS in APRIL, 5:15 PM, Lothar Speer, Figure Drawing • FRIDAY, JUNE 30 for All Levels, APRIL 14: Matting, Framing & Packaging with Susann Artists in Schools & Special Projects Grant Online Deadline, keysarts.com D’Antonio, APRIL 15: Associate Members’ Show Reception THE STUDIOS OF KEY WEST ARTISTS RECEPTIONS & EXHIBITIONS The Studios of Key West, 533 Eaton St., 305-296-0458, tskw.org. Opening receptions first night of exhibit, 6 PM. • APRIL 5 THRU MAY 14 APRIL 6 - 27: Mabel Poblet, Lisandra Ramirez and The-Merger; Tennessee Williams Plein Air Exhibit, Reception APRIL 7, 6 PM. Tropic MAY 1 - 5: Art Tour ; MAY 4 - 25: Nocturnal: Photography by Cinema Gallery, 416 Eaton St., Key West, 305-8421-666. twkw.org Mark Hedden; JUNE 1 - 29: Mango Madness 5th Annual Members • THURSDAYS-SATURDAYS, THRU APRIL 8 Show Watercolor Society Presents 35th Annual Judged Exhibition, View exhibit before the curtain and during intermissions. Gallery of the GALLERY STROLLS Marathon Community Theater, 5101 Overseas Hwy., Oceanside behind Plaza Grill. 305-731-3046. fkwcs.com • FIRST THURSDAYS • THRU MONDAY, MAY 8 Historic Seaport District Art Walk, 6 PM Jim Salem’s Sugarloaf School Show, weekdays 9 AM Exhibitions & receptions at galleries & shops along Caroline Street The Historic Gato Building, 1100 Simonton St. 305-295-4369. extending along Simonton, Eaton & Fleming Streets. keysarts.com • THIRD THURSDAYS • DAILY THRU MAY 15 -Walk on White Gallery Walk, 6 PM Encounters: Friend or Foe, 9 AM-5 PM. 30 original paintings. Presented Exhibitions & receptions at galleries & shops along White St. from by the Tropical Botanic Artists, ArtReach Grant recipient. Dante Fascell Southard to United, Key West. Visitor Center, , near Florida City, 305-877-3877. -Morada Way Arts & Cultural District Art Walk, 6 PM tropicalbotanicalartists.com Park & stroll along the Old Highway to visit galleries, enjoy culinary arts • SATURDAY, APRIL 1 THRU SATURDAY, APRIL 30 and music in the heart of Islamorada, MM 81.5. moradawayarts.org Paul Carmichael Photography & Helen Rebane Fused Glass Jewelry Opening, Reception APRIL 7, 6 PM

MUSEUM QUALITY FINE. ART LEGAL CUBAN ART TOURS 606 GREENE ST., KEY WEST, FL | 305.294.1669 | www.galleryongreene.com • FIRST FRIDAYS WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS - Salsa (& maybe a little Rueda too!) drop Upper Duval Street Stroll, 6 PM in dance classes at 7 PM. Dance courses in swing, hustle, cha cha & Galleries, boutiques and cafes open late for receptions & exhibitions from more at 8 PM on Wednesdays. No partner needed! We love newbies! Truman Avenue to United St., Key West. Private lessons for all occasions, including weddings, anniversaries & • LAST FRIDAYS Quinceaneras. Gallery Night, 6 PM ON YOUR TOES DANCE & GYMNASTIC STUDIO Art Gallery, 103200 Overseas Hwy. 305-451-0052. 92451 Overseas Hwy., oceanside, Tavernier. 305-852-3818, keylargoartgallery.com oytdancestudio.com Ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary & acrobatics, students 3-18 yrs. DANCE THEO & GANINE’S DANCE CENTER 5800 Overseas Hwy., Gulfside Village, Suite 40, Marathon, • SUNDAYS, APRIL 2, MAY 7, JUNE 4 305-766-3428. keysdancecenter.com • Jazz Age Retrospectacular Swing & Social Dance Night, 6 PM, Blue Ballroom & Latin Dance Instruction. American and International styles, Room, 1128 Simonton St., Key West, mixdeity.com wedding dance, swing, salsa. Beginner’s welcome, no partner required. • SATURDAY, APRIL 8 Free ballroom and latin dance party open house the first Fridayof every • ReMARCable Dance Project, The Studios of Key West, 533 Eaton St., month, 8 PM 305-296-0458, tskw.org • SATURDAY, MAY 27 FESTIVALS & FUNDRAISERS Dance Factory Annual Recital, Tarzan - Masterpieces 1:00/6:30 PM. • SUNDAY, APRIL 2 Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Road, Key West, 305-296- Casablanca - White Night on White, Fringe Theater, Al Maidah 1520. keystix.com Restaurant, 1019 White St., Key West, fringetheater.org • SATURDAY, JUNE 10 • SUNDAY, APRIL 2 tah-Dance, 8 PM Key West Artisan Market: 10 AM Marathon Community Theatre, 9th Annual Community Dance Showcase, Restaurant Store, 1111 Eaton St., facebook.com/KeyWestArtisanMarket 5101 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, 305-743-0994, marathontheater.org • APRIL 21-30 COFFEEMILL DANCE & YOGA STUDIO Conch Republic 35th Annual Independence Celebration, 305-296-0213. “The Annex,” 605A Simonton St., Key West and 3340 N. Roosevelt conchrepublic.com Blvd. #2, Key West, 305-296-9982. coffeemilldance.com • MONDAY, APRIL 24 Ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary, modern, tap, hiphop, african dance Taste of Key West 22nd Annual, 6 PM & drumming, Zumba, bellydance, Jazzercise, yoga, Tai Chi, capoeira and Mallory Square, Key West. 305-295-7676. keystix.com more! • FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 5-7 DANCE FACTORY Key West Art & Historical Society: Papio 2nd Annual Kinetic Sculpture 906-C Kennedy Drive, Key West. 305-304-8184, 305-296-5015. & Art Bike Parade MAY 6 at noon. Visit website for other dates/times. dancefactorykeywest.com Custom House Museum, 281 Front St., Key West, 305-295-6616. Ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop & creative movement for papioskineticparade.com children and adults. Ballroom & Latin Dance classes. • WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 10-14 FLORIDA KEYS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Key West 22nd Annual Songwriters Festival 5901 College Rd., Stock Island, 305-809-3185. fkcc.edu Various times & locations in Key West. Visit website for complete Pre-ballet, ballet for all ages and levels. schedule. kwswf.com KEY WEST COUNTRY WESTERN DANCING • FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 2-4 Cowboy Bill’s, 618 Duval St., Key West, 724-333-4137. Florida Keys Guitar Festival, 8 PM Tuesdays 7:45-9:45 PM. Texas 2-step, swing, waltz, cha cha, etc. Free Three Guitar Summits featuring master guitarists David Feder, Mateo, line dance lessons. Larry Baeder, Rolando Rojas and Mike Emerson. Concerts throughout LEARN TO DANCE WITH LUCY & FRIENDS the Florida Keys. JUNE 2: Coral Isles Church, Tavernier; JUNE 3, Paradise Fitness, 1706 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, 305-296-6348, Florida Keys Country Club, Marathon; JUNE 4: Key West Theater, 305- dancekeywest.com 453-1737. floridakeysguitarfestival.com; 305-295-7676. keystix.com

EXHIBITIONS RESIDENCIES CONCERTS CLASSES TSKW.ORG 533 EATON ST STUDIOS • SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 10-11 KEY WEST ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY JUNE 10: Silver Bar Splash celebrating Art McKee; JUNE 11: Family Distinguished Speaker Series, 6 PM Day. Various events and times. History of Diving Museum, 82990 APRIL 6: John Blades - Henry Flagler; MAY 4: Willie Drye: Storm of the Overseas Hwy., Islamorada, MM 83. 305-664-9737. DivingMuseum.org Century - The Labor Day Hurricane of 1935; MAY 18: Arlo Haskell: The • FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 16-18 Illegal Immigration of Jews from Cuba, The Custom House Museum, Mystery Writers Key West Fest 4th Annual 281 Front St., Key West. 305-295-6616. kwahs.org Various scheduled events and times. Keynote Speakers: John Hemingway KEY WEST GARDEN CLUB and Clifford Irving. Double Tree by Hilton - Grand Key Resort, 3990 S. APRIL 6: Patrick Garvey, Fruits of the Grove: Grimal Grove, That is. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West. mysteryfestkeywest.com West Martello Tower,1100 Atlantic Blvd, Key West, 305-294-3210 keywestgardenclub.org FILM KEY WEST TROPICAL FOREST & BOTANICAL GARDEN • TUESDAY, APRIL 18 Speaker Series, 1:30 PM M 3 M Movie Series: “Morgenthau,” 7:30 PM, Congregation B’nai Zion, APRIL 15: Prof. Bill Erwin; MAY 13: Edwin M. Barham, Protecting 750 United St., Key West Plants and Wildlife at Boca Chica Naval Base, 5210 College Rd., Stock KEY WEST OUTDOOR MOVIES Island. 305-296-1504. kwbgs.org FIRST & THIRD FRIDAYS at sunset. Bayview Park, Corner of Jose Marti & Truman Ave. All films G & PG. keywestoutdoormovies.com LITERARY KEYS HISTORY & DISCOVERY CENTER • SATURDAY, APRIL 1 Weekly “Bloodline” mini-binge, featuring two episodes at 2 p.m. each Friends of the Key West Library Book Sale, 9:30 AM Wednesday through May 24, 305-922-2237. KeysDiscovery.com Key West Library, Palm Garden, 700 Fleming St., Key West. MARATHON CINEMA friendsofthekeywestlibrary.org 5101 Overseas Hwy. oceanside, Marathon. 305-743-0288. • MONDAY, APRIL 10 marathoncinema.com Show times: nightly at 7 PM & 9 PM; and Hy Conrad, Death on the Patagonian Express Book Signing, Saturdays & Sundays at 2 PM Books and Books at The Studios, 533 Eaton St., 305-320-0208, TROPIC CINEMA booksandbookskw.com 416 Eaton St., Key West. 877-761-3456. tropiccinema.com • FIRST SUNDAYS New, independent, foreign, documentaries & urban films shown daily. Key West Poetry Guild Meeting, 7 PM • Key West Library, 700 Fleming St., Inviting the public to join in, or just LECTURES come to listen. • FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAYS • THIRD WEDNESDAYS Keys Writers Meeting, 1 PM Immerse Yourself! Free Presentation Series, 7 PM Big Pine Library, Winn-Dixie Shopping Plaza. 305-872-0992. APRIL 19: Diesel Boats Forever - Bob Croft; MAY 17: Spiegel Grove keyslibraries.org A read-aloud critique group for all forms of creative 15th Anniversary- Key Largo Chamber; JUNE 17: Military Transport; writing. JUNE 21: The 1733 Spanish Fleet - Robert Westrick The History of Diving Museum, 82990 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada, • SECOND MONDAYS Historical Preservation Society of the Upper Keys Meeting, 7 PM MM 83 bayside. 305-664-9737. divingmuseum.org Key Largo Library, Tradewinds Shopping Plaza, MM 101.4 (bay). • THIRD FRIDAYS 305-852-1620. Ocean Life Series, 7 PM APRIL 21: A Last Stand: Ecology & Conservation of the Smalltooth Sawfish in Southern Florida - Yannis P. Papastamatiou, Ph.D.; MAY 19: The Effects of Environmental Change on Coral Reef Fishes - Alastair Harbone, Ph.D.; JUNE 16: Acorn: The Steamship Lost on Elbow Reef in 1885 - Brenda Altmeir Murray Nelson Government & Cultural Center, 102050 Overseas Hwy., MM102, Key Largo • THIRD MONDAYS Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Rd., Key West. 9305-295- Lunch Bunch Group, 12 PM 7676. keystix.com, southfloridasymphony.org Hooked on Books, MM 81.9, Islamorada. 305-517-2602. • SATURDAY, APRIL 22 • SECOND & FOURTH SATURDAYS Pops in the Park: Young Musicians Concert, 4 PM Key West Writers Guild Meeting, 9 AM Florida Keys Community Concert Band, Founders Park, Islamorada, Key West by the Sea, 2601 S. Roosevelt Blvd. keywestwritersguild.net MM 87, bayside. 305-451-4530. keyscommunityconcertband.org Writers of essays, poetry, fiction and nonfiction, published and • WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY, MAY 10-14 unpublished are welcome. Key West 22nd Annual Songwriters Festival, various venues/dates, • LAST WEDNESDAYS keywestsongwritersfestival.com Latitude 25 Writers Meeting, 7 PM • WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, MAY 17 & 18 Key Largo Library, Tradewinds Shopping Center, MM 101.4 (bay). Wednesday: Special Reception to celebrate the 15th anniversary 305-451-4164. keyslibraries.org Open to the public. of the sinking of the Spiegel Grove; Thursday, Installation of two commemorative name plaques, History of Diving Museum, 82990 MUSEUMS & MORE Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, 305-664-9737. divingmuseum.org • MAY 18-21 • FIRST SUNDAYS Key Largo Original Music Festival, Various venues/times. 305-394-3736. Locals Free Sunday, 10 AM keylargooriginalmusicfest.com Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, 5210 College Rd, Key West, 305-296-1504. kwbgs.org • MONDAYS • THIRD SATURDAYS - Larry Baeder & Bill Blue, Little Room Jazz Club, 8:30 PM 821 Duval St., Key West. larrysmithkeywest.com -Eco Discovery Center Educational Series (ages 5-10), 10 AM 35 East Quay Rd, Truman Waterfront, Key West. 305-809-4750. • TUESDAYS floridakeys.noaa.gov League of Crafty Musicians, 9 PM -Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden: Plant Sale, 10 AM Virgillio’s, 524 Duval St., Key West. 305-296-1075. 5210 College Rd., Stock Island. 305-296-1504. kwbgs.org • WEDNESDAYS-SATURDAYS Choose from over 150 species of butterfly and bird attracting plants. In the Cabaret in the Gardens, 5 PM • SATURDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 22 & 23 The Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St., Key West. 305-294-2661. Truman Little White House 15th Annual Legacy Symposium, 111 Front gardenshotel.com. 305-292-1117. St., Key West, 305-294-9911, trumamlittlewhitehouse.com • THURSDAYS - Southernmost Magnolia, 6 PM MUSIC B. O. ‘s Fish Wagon, 801 Caroline St., Key West. - Late Night Jam with Allan Truesdell, 9 PM • SATURDAY & SUNDAY, APRIL 1-2 oo-tray Restaurant, 80939 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada. 305-922-2027. • Haley, Mulligan & Robinson: 1946, 1956, 1965, Tennessee Williams • FRIDAYS Cabaret, 5901 College Rd, 305-295-7676, keystix.com - Denis Hyland Quartet, 8:30 PM • TUESDAY, APRIL 4 Little Room Jazz Club, 821 Duval St., Key West. littleroomjazzclub.com South Florida Symphony Orchestra - Masterworks Concert: Untamed • NIGHTLY Spirit, Mendelssohn: Hebrides Overture, Peter Schickele: P.D.Q. Bach: Jazz - Tavern N’ Town, 5 PM of Concerto for Simply Grand Piano and Orchestra (Florida Premier), Marriott Beachside, 3841 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West. 305-296-8100. Shickele’s Fictitious 18th Century alter ego, Jeffrey Biegel, piano KEY WEST THEATER MARATHON COMMUNITY THEATRE 512 Eaton St. thekeywesttheater.com All performances at 8 PM 5101 Overseas Hwy., MM 49.5. 743-0994. marathontheater.org APRIL 8: Erotic City - A Tribute to Prince; APRIL 10: Lee Ann Womack; Performances THURSDAYS THRU SATURDAYS at 8 PM and APRIL 23: Coffee Butler-Hukilau Nights; APRIL 30: America; SUNDAY Matinees at 3 PM: THRU APRIL 8: Cabaret; MAY 6: Christopher Cross; MAY 14: Citizen Cope-An intimate solo/ MAY 4 - 20: Bathroom Humor; JUNE 10: tah Dance acoustic performance; MAY 18: The Wailers; JUNE 8: Dave Mason RED BARN THEATRE THE STUDIOS OF KEY WEST 319 Duval St. (Rear), Key West. 305-296-9911. redbarntheatre.com 533 Eaton St. 305-296-0458. tskw.org All performances at 8 PM Performances Tuesdays thru Saturdays at 8 PM - THRU APRIL 15: APRIL 5: Catie Curtis; APRIL 29: Martina Bevis and Larry Abramovitz; Camping with Henry APRIL 26 - MAY 13: Short Attention Span Theater MAY 10-14: Key West 22nd Annual Songwriters Festival events THE KEY PLAYERS RANDY ROBERTS LIVE! CABARET Key Largo Lions Club, 13300 Indian Rocks Rd., behind Capital Bank. All performances begin at 9 p.m. La Te Da, 1125 Duval St., Key West. 305-509-0027. thekeyplayers.org All performances begin at 8 PM Live vocal and visual impersonations of famous ladies of showbiz: Cher, APRIL, Dates TBD: The Games Afoot: Or Holmes for the Holidays Bette and some originals. lateda.com/cabaret THE STUDIOS OF KEY WEST CHRISTOPHER PETERSON’S EYECONS APRIL 13-15: Key West Reverie, An immersive music and dance All performances begin at 9 p.m. La Te Da, 1125 Duval St., Key West. experience; APRIL 20-23: Conch Republic - Revisited!, Fringe Theater Master of impersonations, both visually and vocally. lateda.com/cabaret WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE 310 Wall St., Key West. 294-5015. waterfrontplayhouse.org THEATER Performances TUESDAYS-SATURDAYS at 8 PM: APRIL 12-29: Good People; MAY 10-27: Forever Plaid FRINGE THEATER KEY WEST 305-296-4761. keywestfringe.org All performances at 8 PM. APRIL 1-8: The Apple Falls, St. Paul’s Church, 401 Duval St.; Are You APRIL 20-23: Conch Republic (The Musical) - Revisited!, The Studios Driving of Key West, 533 Eaton St., MAY 17-20 & 24-27: Shirley Valentine, St. Paul’s Church, 401 Duval St.; the Arts? Plays Out Loud, Little Room Jazz Club, 821 Duval St., Key West. Support the ARTS Selected scenes from one play are read and discussed. Then a variety in Monroe County. of people have a chance to read. Out Loud. APRIL 3: In the Next Room; Purchase a STATE of MAY 2: Playwrights in Paradise Readings; JUNE 5: Corpus Christi the ARTS license plate JAZZ AGE RETROSPECTACULAR and help fund the Mystery Dinner Theatre Cabaret, 6 PM, MAY 5, JUNE 2, Mangoes Florida Keys Council Restaurant, 700 Duval St., Key West; of the Arts Jazz Noir: A Theatrical Concert, APRIL 1, JUNE 2, The Studios of Key teaching artists’ grants. West, 533 Eaton St., mixdeity.com KEY WEST THEATER Thank you. 512 Eaton St., Key West. keywesttheater.com All performances at 8 PM APRIL 4-29: Oklahoma Smith- A New Musical by Michael Marrero & This publication is sponsored by the Florida Keys Council of Chris Shultz. the Arts, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council, The State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, National Endowment for the Arts and our wonderful advertisers and donors. Thank You.

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