FEBRUARY 14 - 20, 2019

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Photo: Guy DeBoer • Cover: JT Thompson LETTER TO THE EDITOR Government shutdown The Ship of State is off

BY NEIL HOLLANDER over country. The parade of misfits on the left versus the panty waist Course ait ! What? Are we really crowd on the right. BY ROGER C. KOSTMAYER government shutdown, global warming, having this conversation? The Coast Guard doesn’t get W reasonable gun reforms or ripping asylum We are going to shut down the paid? WHAT? TSA sick leave sky hat the President tells the American seeking families apart that are reported to government of The United States rockets! WHAT? You mean the people, and doesn’t tell the Amer- be among the most urgent issues facing of America BECAUSE? Let’s step W same people who go through your ican people, in our annual State of the our nation and the globe. outside the box. Because POTUS luggage and moonlight as crack/ Union address, is critical to understanding Constitutional scholars will call the and most Americans want border cocaine distributors are calling in if our ship of state is on a proper course. 2019 SOTU presentation the “Constitu- security and the Democrats are sick for their day job? The list of what our President did not tional crisis speech” because Trump, like pissed that Hillary lost? Or some Man, I hope David Sudaris tell us is longer and more important than a mafia boss, threatened to prevent elect- derivative of that scenario? You is taking all this down. So 3000 most of what he did - and it begins with ed legislators from legislating if they pur- can’t make this stuff up folks. Ev- miles away I sit in my Northern the truths he did not tell. Fact checkers sued their Constitutional duty to oversee erybody knows we need a “wall.” California mountain retreat sur- documented why the President has no the executive branch. Think about that. The Democrats resist because? In rounded by the Uber Liberals of credibility, with examples like his false Think about the implications for any spite of our nation’s security and Silicon Valley wondering: Has the abortion claims. Stunningly, there was XX Continued on page 8 safety they want to win. Power Left gone mad? n no mention of the catastrophic Trump

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Key West sunscreen ban reverberates throughout United States

BY PRU SOWERS York Times and even thepointsguy. olators will receive a warning but after “known toxins,” Johnston said Key KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER com, a website devoted to reviewing that, the city will issue a $100 ticket West’s decision was going to reverber- credit card travel perks. National Pub- for each subsequent violation. ate far outside of the city. f Key West officials lic Radio covered the decision. So did “They [national media] will get the “It’s going to create an educational sys- Iwanted to make a Mother Jones, the liberal alternative message out that Key West, the three tem all over the city of Key West and the statement with the city newspaper, as did Fox News, the con- by five-mile island, is going to take a state of Florida and the United States,” commission’s ban on servative national media outlet. major step to help preserve our envi- she said. “I believe it’s our obligation.” sunscreen products con- Commissioner Jimmy Weekley, who ronment,” Weekley said. Perhaps not wanting other com- taining two ingredients thought to dam- sponsored the resolution and agreed to That they did. Mayor Teri Johnston munities or organizations to pre-empt age coral reefs, they succeeded wildly. an amendment pushing its start date was widely quoted in myriad news ar- Key West in efforts to be seen as pro- The 6-1 vote on Feb. 5 to ban the back by one year to Jan. 1, 2021, said ticles after the vote. But she had been tectors of the third largest barrier reef sale of all products containing oxyben- he had been contacted by multiple na- contacted prior to the vote, as well, in the world, stretching from Palm zone and/or octinoxate, used widely tional media organizations prior to the including a call from the president of Beach to the , Commis- in sunscreen, cosmetics and other per- Feb. 5 final vote approving the new the state Chamber of Commerce, who sioner Mary Lou Hoover pointed out sonal care products, garnered attention law, which prohibits the sale and dis- told her his organization has begun to that a similar ban bill has already been from a wide swath of national media, tribution of sun protection products, research the pros and cons of a state- filed in the Florida State Senate. including the Washington Post, Mi- including sunscreen and other cosmet- wide ban. Calling Key West’s debate a ami Herald, CNN, NCB News, New ics. Under the ordinance, first-time vi- “black and white issue” about banning XX Continued on page 4 Some Things Just Keep Getting Better HAND-ROLLED CUBAN LEAF CIGARS Come In and See for Yourself: New Treatments, Facilities, Products and More. Ocean Wellness Spa & Salon FL Lic#30205 POINT BREAK CIGAR FACTORY Call (305)320-0500 for reservations or online at OceanSpaKeyWest.com 3 LOCATIONS: • COHIBA • ROMEO Y JULIETA • MONTECRISTO 829 Simonton St, Key West, FL 33040 Ample parking off of Olivia St 600 Duval • 921 Duval • 403 Greene • ROCKY PATEL • ARTURO FUENTE 305.295.6110 ~ All Brand Name Cigars ~ AVEDA HAIR SALON NATURAL NAILS ACUPUNCTURE MASSAGE PointBreakCigars.com NATURAL SKINCARE NATURAL BODY TREATMENTS WAXING Hookas, Hookah Tobaccos, & Tobacco Accessories

3 www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 14-20, 2019 f e b r u a r y 14 - 20, 2 0 1 9 Published Weekly Key West sunscreen... Trashmore, the city’s landfill – but kept Kaufman’s Vol. 9 No. 59 XX Continued from page 3 amendment to push the ban’s proposed start date PUBLISHER/EDITOR back one year to Jan. 1, 2021. The state of Hawaii Guy deBoer “We’re not going to be the first if we don’t act on earlier enacted a similar sunscreen ban, which will this tonight,” she said at the Feb. 5 meeting. take effect on the same date. NEWS WRITERS The lone dissenter to the ban was Commis- Sunscreen manufacturers and trade organizations Pru Sowers sioner Greg Davila, who said his earlier concerns representing them had sent representatives to Key Terry Schmida remained intact for the second and final vote on West to speak against the ban. Carlos Gutierrez, vice PHOTOGRAPHERS the ban. He said he would support efforts to stop president of state and local affairs for the Consum- Larry E. Blackburn, Ralph De Palma swimmers, snorkelers and scuba divers from using er Healthcare Products Association, a Washington, sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate D.C.-based group representing manufacturers of DESIGN when they go into the water, but was worried that over-the-counter medications including sunscreen, Nand K. Pandey, [email protected] preventing non-swimmers from choosing the best said skin cancer rates are rising despite the thou- sunscreen for themselves and their families would sands of brands of sunscreen available. And he was PIXEL WRANGLER lead to higher incidences of skin cancer. dismissive of at least one sunscreen alternative, that JT Thompson “The issue is if somebody is wearing sunscreen in of wearing long-sleeved shirts and other clothing their yard in the city of Key West, is that hurting the cover-ups in lieu of sunscreen. CONTRIBUTORS coral? I can’t make that logical connection,” Davila “Folks that are coming to Key West as tourists, Jeff Johnson & said. “And we’re talking about law that we’re making Paula Forman I challenge you to get them to come all the way Short Answers here and we’re not giving our residents the freedom down to Key West to put on more clothing,” Guti- Ian Brockway to choose which sunscreens they want to use.” errez said. “So, we see it as the best sunscreen is a Tropic Sprockets Commissioner Sam Kaufman had attempted sunscreen you will use.” Tammy Fox-Royer Florida Keys SPCA to craft a compromise that would address Davila’s Commissioner Weekley acknowledged that sun- Sylvia Bogart concerns with other commissioners’ desire to help screen products containing oxybenzone and octi- Astrologically Yours protect the health of the reef. He proposed sending noxate are not the only cause of coral bleaching Joanna Brady the issue to the city Sustainability Advisory Board, and reef reproductive problems. But it’s the city’s Reviewer giving it a year to research the issue and report back. responsibility to do what it can, he said. INTERN However, commissioners rejected the idea of put- “There are thousands and thousands of alterna- Divya Navani ting another huge project on the SAB’s shoulders tive sunscreens [without oxybenzone and octinox- – it was recently tasked with looking at alternative ate] that can be used. But we only have one reef,” ADVERTISING and environmentally-sound ways to repurpose Mt. Weekley said. “There is no alternative for the reef.”n RESTAURANT GUIDE & KONK KOUPONS 305.296.1630 Armed North Carolina man with minor girl Advertising Deadline Every Friday PRINT-READY advertising materials due by Friday every week for next issue of KONK Life. arrested in Marathon Ad Dimensions Horizontal and Vertical: North Carolina, Feb 8 Journey was identified as the kidnapping of a minor. 911 Dep- Full, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/8 page, bizcard driver. 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BY CARLI MORELL AND GRACE for the Art Department, which is awe- HUTCHINSON some,” says Perkins. KONK LIFE STUDENT WRITERS “Students will decorate the space in front of their board,” explains Perkins. his year, Key West High School is “They will bring in some kind of at- hosting their annual art show on T tention getter, for example, a snack or February 21. Artwork from beginner even flowers.” to advanced placement classes will be “Students will come and stand in displayed. This will be the school’s front of their board during their timed 20th year doing an art show. slot, so people can ask questions and At the event, the artwork shown is see the artist,” states Perkins. a range from drawings, paintings, ce- When students display their artwork, ramics, and even photography. “We they have a theme to go along with it. are giving everyone’s class a chance to A previous student and spectator at last year’s show featuring Key West Come out and see the art show on present their artwork,” says Shannon High School artwork. February 21 in the Key West High Perkins, an art teacher at Key West All advanced students, and some opportunity to auction their artwork. School gymnasium and help support High School. beginner students, will also get an “The auction work brings back money these student’s creative efforts. n

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5 www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 14-20, 2019 FLORIDA KEYS Join us for Spring Break Key West Police improves Coral Camp for Kids the safety of bicyclists

eef Relief is offering our third an- Rnual Spring Break Coral Camp and pedestrians and spots are filling up quickly! 6-12 year old youths will have the chance to Key West, Feb 8 Details are funded through a contract explore and learn about our surround- with the University of North Florida ing marine environment through ex- he Key West Police Department, in partnership with FDOT. citing educational activities at the Reef Twith the help of a grant from the The program is an effort to educate Relief Environmental Center in Key Florida Department of Transporta- motorists as well as cyclist and pedes- West. Each fun-packed day, campers week session is limited to 25 campers. tion, is continuing a program aimed trians. The goal of the enforcement is to change behaviors. Anyone driving a experience hands-on-learning, inter- Coral Camp runs Monday through at improving the safetyof bicyclists and pedestrians in particularly acci- vehicle needs to be aware of cyclists and active games and outdoor activities. Friday from 8:30am- 4:30pm. Camp dent-prone areas of the island. respect their right to share the road. Activities include science and art proj- fees are $225 per child per week. Recent studies have shown that Motorists must be aware of and yield ects in addition to exciting field trips For more information about Key West, when compared to cities of to pedestrians in the crosswalks. Pedes- around Key West, as well as multiple registration call Reef Relief at 305-294- equal size, ranks #4 for bicycle injuries trians must use crosswalks and be sure days of snorkeling. 3100 or email [email protected]. and #4 for incidents involving pedes- they are visible to drivers when walk- Spring Break Coral Camp begins Download registration forms at http:// trians. Over the past several years, Key ing at night. Cyclists need to obey the March 18th-March 22th. This one- www.reefrelief.org/coral-camp-2019/ n West has dropped in ranking from #1 rules of the road. The goal of the grant to #4 for bicycle injuries –with the is shows real reductions in injuries and help of these FDOT grants. fatalities by changing behaviors. Living the The “Alert Today, Alive Tomorrow” That means that bikes, when travel- FDOT campaign is providing grant ling in the road, must go with the flow funding so that the Key West Police can of traffic, stop at all lights and stop TERESA step up enforcement in targeted areas signs, and use lights at night. It’s also BRIGGS to stop unsafe behavior or all road us- illegal for a bicyclist to pass a car on the works with ers: motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. right, especially through an intersec- Fine Art at Officers are increasing their pres- tion. Bicycles may ride on sidewalks, Wyland ence in all of the crosswalks on North however they must yield to pedestrians Gallery and give an audible signal when pass- on Duval. Roosevelt Blvd., including those at the Triangle. ing someone on foot. Bikes and motor- ists must yield to pedestrians. n Teresa came to the These High Visibility Enforcement Florida Keys in 2010 from Illinois and started working originally for the Cheeca Lodge as Vice President. She loves fishing in the Keys and the outdoor lifestyle we enjoy all year round.

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6 www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 14-20, 2019 FLORIDA KEYS Key West’s Conch Connection Inspires Quirky Contest

Key West, Jan 29 poser Aram Khachaturian’s intricate “Sabre Dance.” As well as a quirky musical instru- everal dozen people are expected ment, the conch shell is an enduring Sto “blow their own horns” in Key symbol of the Florida Keys, whose West Saturday, March 2, providing a native-born citizens call themselves typically hilarious spectacle for spec- “conchs.” Conchchowder and fritters tators during the 57th annual Conch are popular local dishes, and in 1982 Shell Blowing Contest. the island chain staged a symbolic se- Blowing into fluted pink-lined shell of the hardy sea mollusk called conch cession from the U.S. and proclaimed (pronounced “konk”) is a Florida Keys itself the independent . tradition. Conch horns were employed ering up and raising a shell to their ed to preserving the architectural and Entrants in the “Conch Honk” typi- as signaling devices by early Native lips, attempting to make music (or at cultural heritage of Key West. cally include men, women, young chil- Americans, shipwreck salvagers and least respectable sounds) to impress to While many entrants can only pro- dren and groups. All are judged on the 19th-century seafarers among others. impress the judging panel and a stand- duce discordant squawks or feeble quality, duration, loudness and novelty Scheduled at noon in the lush gar- ing-room-only audience. sputters, a few surprise spectators by of the sounds they produce. den of the Oldest House Museum, Nicknamed the “Conch Honk,” the blowing lengthy blasts or even parts The 2019 contest is free to enter 322 Duval St., the offbeat contest cel- challenge is presented each spring by of melodies. Past winners have trum- and watch. Registration takes place ebrates Key West’s historic conch con- the Old Island Restoration Founda- peted recognizable snippets of classic before the event in the garden at the nection. Contestants take turns puck- tion, a nonprofit organization dedicat- rock numbers, show tunes and com- Oldest House. n

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7 www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 14-20, 2019 FLORIDA KEYS The Ship of State... XX Continued from page 2 Lucy Burdette Presents Her Eighth Key West democracy confronting a narcissistic dicta- Culinary Mystery at Friends of the Key West tor wanna be, or ask yourself if there’s any chance that an innocent person could say or Library Lecture Series February 18 do such things. n Monday, February 18th, Key The talk will take place at the Old No SOTU speech in American histo- OWest author Lucy Burdette will City Hall, 510 Green Street--access ry has ever more dangerously avoided the present her latest Hayley Snow cu- is at the front of the building up a truth, failed to address existential threats linary mystery at the Friends of the flight of stairs or by elevator located and attacked our Constitutional founda- Key West Library Monday evening at the rear of the building. tions - all in a mostly boring 90 minutes. lecture series. Admission to the lectures is free. The The response must be more truth, facts and Burdette will discuss Death on talk begins promptly at 6:00 p.m. Seat- sunshine that informs the public by legiti- the Menu, the eighth in her national ing starts at 5:30 on a first come, first mate and necessary legislative oversight. We best-selling series as well as offer a served basis. For more information, go must defend our freedoms and get our ship preview of her ninth book A Deadly to http://friendsofthekeywestlibrary. of state back on a proper course. n Feast to be released in May. org and click on lecture series. n

8 www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 14-20, 2019 FLORIDA KEYS Gingerbread Square Gallery exhibition begins February 18th ingerbread Square Gallery is proud breadsquaregallery.com Gto represent Todd Bonita and Pam Todd Bonita’s unique Folsom and is excited about their new paintings of boats cap- works. The upcoming exhibition begins ture their beauty in a with an opening reception on Monday, style that is unique and February 18th from 5:30 to 8:00pm enthralling. and continues through February the Pam experiments 27th. However, it will be available for with thick and thin early viewing beginning on Saturday paint; she creates an il- February 16th. lusion of movement by The gallery is located at 1207 Du- giving distinct areas of val street, key west, Florida 33040 a painting the same di- and is open daily 10:00am – 6:00pm. rectional brushstrokes. The Exhibition can also be viewed on Her compositions ap- the gallery website at www.ginger- pear active and alive. n

9 www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 14-20, 2019 FLORIDA KEYS Exclusive Tours to Showcase Key West’s Private Gardens Feb. 22-23

Key West, Feb 7 Featured gardens were chosen to tured locations. Today, the fort’s brick arches are spotlight their unusual plants and The Gardens featured are: 51 Front the backdrop for beautiful orchids ature lovers can tour the lush landscaping. Garden Club docents are St. Truman Annex, 2110 Staples Ave, and bromeliads, rare palm trees, in- Nand lovely gardens surrounding to be on hand at each location, sharing 2026 Staples Ave and 1802 Harris Ave. digenous plants and a peace garden. four private Key West homes Friday detailed information with tour partic- There will be light refreshment at 51 The site is open free of charge from and Saturday, Feb. 22-23, during ipants about the plants on display and Front St. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except major tours presented by the Key West Gar- other horticultural insights. The not-for-profit club has main- holidays. den Club. Tickets for the tours are $20 per tained and planted the garden in the Tour information and garden loca- Set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days, person and can be purchased in ad- ruins of the Civil War–era West Mar- tions: www.keywestgardenclub.com the exclusive tours give attendees a vance at the Key West Garden Club tello fort, which is listed on the Na- Key West visitor information: fla- rare chance to discover examples of the headquarters at West Martello Tow- tional Register of Historic Places, keys.com/keywest plant-filed outdoor living areas central er, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean since the 1950s. All plants are donat- For more information contact Mary to the island’s easygoing, nature-ori- at 1100 Atlantic Blvd. On tour days, ed and cared for by club members and Olson, [email protected] or ented lifestyle. tickets can be purchased at the fea- volunteers. Rosi Ware, [email protected] n Public invited to the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Bethel AME Church historic marker placement

Key West, Feb 6 nection” in celebration of the Bahama The marker program is part of Village community and heritage. Key West Historic Marker Tours— a ey West Art & Historical Society, Established in 1878 and originally multi-platform, self-guided, free walking KHistoric Marker’s Tours, Commis- located on Duval Street, the church’s tour of Key West’s historic sites founded sioner Clayton Lopez, and Reverend existing structure was rebuilt on the by historian Bruce Neff to highlight the Mildred Roscoe of the Bethel African corner of Thomas Street and Truman island’s unique multi-cultural history Methodist Episcopal Church at 223 Avenue in 1925 after a fire. The stately and heritage and now stewarded by Key Truman Avenue invite the public to a building is reminiscent of the Gothic West Art & Historical Society. ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, Revival style, with whitewashed ma- For more information about the rib- February 23rd from 1:00pm – 4:00pm A ribbon-cutting ceremony to cele- sonry walling, twin towers, and point- bon cutting ceremony, contact Society to celebrate placement of a Key West brate placement of a Key West His- ed-arch stained-glass windows. This Director of Education Kristy Calla- toric Marker plaque at Bethel AME Historic Marker plaque on the historic will be the 94th marker out of 121 way at [email protected] or 305- Church is set to take place on Sat- church located in Bahama Village. urday, February 23. markers highlighting historic sites in 295-6616 x 115. For more informa- “We will also be celebrating our Key West, and one of 7 marker sites tion about Key West Historic Marker 149th anniversary on Sunday, February At 2:00pm, the church will be open for located in Bahama Village sponsored Tours, visit KWHMT.org or KWAHS. 24th, which is a proud benchmark of community viewing, and Commissioner by the City of Key West. org, download the free Key West His- our spiritual guidance in the communi- Lopez will lead his annual cycle around “We are delighted to be able to toric Marker Tour phone app at key- ty,” says Reverand Mildred Roscoe. Bahama Village, spotlighting its historic share our history and future with the west.oncell.com, or call 305-507-0300 The 1:00 pm ceremony kicks off the sites, stories, and interesting trivia. community,” says Reverend Mildred for a free Key West “Voices of History” historic marker recognition and presen- In addition, the Society welcomes Roscoe. “Our church is a place where phone tour. Sponsored in part by the tations by Key West Art & Historical So- ribbon-cutting attendees to enjoy everyone is welcome!” City of Key West, The Oldest House, ciety Executive Director Michael Gieda, free admission to the Custom House Donations to the Bethel AME Waste Management, and Centennial Commissioner Clayton Lopez, and Rev- Museum at 3pm to view their current Church are welcome during the cere- Bank. Your Museums. Your Commu- erend Roscoe followed by refreshments. exhibit “The Key West/ Bahamas Con- mony and celebration. nity. It takes an Island. n

10 www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 14-20, 2019 UPPER KEYS Public Notice: Florida Keys Marathon International Airport to Conduct its Full-Scale Disaster Exercise on Thursday, Feb. 14 Marathon, Feb 8 port staff, Marathon Fire Rescue, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Mon- he Florida Keys Marathon In- roe County Fire Rescue, Florida High- Tternational Airport will be con- way Patrol, and numerous other local ducting its full-scale Disaster Drill and federal partners to prepare for any on Thursday, Feb. 14 at 9 a.m. at future airport emergencies. the west end the airport’s runway “The lessons we learn from the re- near Aviation Boulevard. The train- sponse to this realistic scenario are in- ing should last for about three hours. valuable, but we don’t want the public Residents and visitors should be ad- to be alarmed by the training taking vised that there will be staged fires on place,” said Assistant Director of Air- the airfield, along with a high volume ports TJ Henderson. of emergency response vehicles in the The training is not open to the area. The exercise is required by the public, and access to the airport will Federal Aviation Administration and A full-scale disaster drill will take place on Thursday, Feb. 14 at Florida be limited to participants only. The takes place once every three years at Keys Marathon International Airport. Residents and visitors should be next full-scale drill will be at Key the airport. advised that there will be staged fires and a high volume of emergency West International Airport in Febru- The disaster drill will include air- response vehicles in the area. The training is closed to the public. ary 2020. n NOW OFFERING SAME OR NEXT DAY APPOINTMENTS*

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11 www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 14-20, 2019 UPPER KEYS U.S. Senator Marco Rubio Revisits Canal 242 in Marathon – Known as One of the Worst Canals – in Monroe County-Led Cleanup Project

Marathon, Feb 8 started the project Aug. 17, 2018. As of Feb. 8, 2019, the crew has been work- .S. Senator Marco Rubio revisited ing at several sites simultaneously and UCanal 242 with Monroe County, has completed 83 percent of the project City of Marathon and Village of Islam- - 142 of the 172 canals. The project is orada officials on Friday to see for him- expected to be completed underbudget self the result of a $49.2 million grant within the 220-day mandated deadline. to remove Hurricane Irma marine de- So far, $15.6 million of the NRCS-bud- bris from Florida Keys canals. This was geted $45.8 million has been used for his third visit to Canal 242, which was debris removal. The County has also considered one of the worst hurricane applied for a NRCS approval for sed- debris-filled canals, once filled with iment removal with the unused grant multiple sunken motorhomes and funds and is awaiting a decision. household appliances. “We will continue working in an “This sure looks a lot better than expeditious and cost-effective way and the last time I was here,” said Senator hope to get additional work approved Rubio while visiting Canal 242. “To through NRCS to ensure all of the be able to come back today to see this Florida Keys canals are cleared of ma- project ahead of schedule and under- rine debris and sediment resulting from budget is amazing, but we still have a Monroe County, Marathon, and Islamorada officials met with U.S. Senator Hurricane Irma,” said Monroe County lot of work to be done. This is a great Marco Rubio at Canal 242 in Marathon, Florida. The canal was the first cleaned Administrator Roman Gastesi. out of a 172-canal marine debris removal grant in the aftermath of Hurricane example of us all working together to Senator Rubio said he wanted to see Irma. (Monroe County Public Information Officer Kristen Livengood) get something positive done.” why some of the canals were denied, as Located at 6099 Program of the U.S. Department of for marine debris removal, Monroe well as push for a deadline extension in Marathon, Florida, Canal 242 was Agriculture’s Natural Resources Con- County led a months-long effort to for some of the canals that are going to the first canal cleaned in a 172-canal servation Service National Resources obtain alternate funding from NCRS. take longer to clean. marine debris removal grant funded by Conservation Service (NRCS). After Florida Keys-based marine debris re- the Emergency Watershed Protection exhausting avenues for FEMA funding moval crew Adventure Environmental XX Continued on page 24

12 www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 14-20, 2019 WHAT'S HAPPENING Peter Vey February 16th Journey to Paradise ike the wind that blows up sud- builds up a picture area by area, much like Ldenly, Vey’s embrace of color, free- the Renaissance fresco painters wheeling palate knife strokes, frequent Up Close and Beautiful is a portrait distortions of space, and intensification of Key West in wood and chunky, vi- of motion established him as a leader brant paint. Shadows and brilliant of American tropic painters. He made sunlight highlight the traditional Key his debut 23 years ago at the Gallery West historic home’s gingerbread and on Greene. Vey has become the most stately lines. Although Vey has painted successful painter in The Florida Keys. much of the incomparable architecture His buoyant qualities and seeming- of Key West, his love of the sponta- ly constant state of joy are palpable neity makes his realist work so strik- and irresistible to most critics, galler- ingly fresh. ist, fellow artists & collectors. Snowy Madison Square Park elicits The variety of techniques in his portfo- New York’s resplendent architecture lio have constantly evolved, gleaned from and quiet spaces. Vey, who is as laid- studying the work of Hopper, Homer, places he visits are emotionally com- a constant source of inspiration for Peter back and upbeat as his paintings, has Bellows, Albers, Hoffman and Courbet pelling and arresting. Vey. Using only one tool, an artist’s mix- an easy but apt response: “There’s and others on his own after completing Memories of Ballast Key is a pivotal ing knife, he coaxes paint to yield both plenty of art that throws you into an Art History degree at Duke. work in the exhibit. This depiction of the finest of lines and flat expanses of pure an introspective tailspin,” he says. “I Vey’s works of The Florida Keys, the shores of the only inhabited island in hue. He begins by making a loose sketch, like to celebrate life. That’s import- Cuba, Paris, New York City and other the Great White Heron Reserve has been to nail down the composition, and then ant to me.” n

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“Madre” by Rodrigo Sorogoyen Then in a screen of black, their mug- features a single mom’s anxiety about shots are seen. Who was the instigator her young son. With tones of Michael in this hideous crime? Did the kids ini- Haneke, the situation builds slowly tially want to take the kid for a stroll with a creeping dread of indecisive- and then return them to his mother? ness and panic. A six year old calls his Which kid is lying and which one (by career-driven mother after his dad sud- any definition) is capable of any re- denly vanishes on a beach vacation. The morse? With scenes showing Jon (Ely boy is far away, location unknown, left Solan) punching his father in a temper he literal translation of the French to fend for himself. Concern turns to tantrum and Robert (Leon Hughes) word Fauve (the title of one of the The 2019 T outright hysteria, when the mother re- wrinkling his nose in disgust over baby nominated films in the group) trans- alizes that her son is vulnerable without James, the film is a real life “The Omen” lates to “wild beast” and the phrase Oscar- any familiar or secure landmarks, alone sans the supernatural. could indeed be used to describe most with a suspicious stranger. Spare and The sight of the blankly smiling of the work here. Depicting fear, rage, concise, this tense and suggestive appe- baby being led gently by small yet de- Nominated revenge and melancholy, at least four tizer sets the tone for what is to come. vious hands is heartbreaking and we are of the Oscar shorts highlight the dark From Canada, Jérémy Com- all implicated in watching this as little Shorts: Live side of our human nature. Each sto- te’s “Fauve” begins deceptively James’s blonde head is squeezed though ry is excellent but not one is for the light-hearted. Two wisecracking and the canal bars to his future slaughter. squeamish. Action edgy kids are playing in a surface Lastly (but by no means least), Guy mine. With shades of Rob Reiner’s Nattiv’s “Skin” from America is a su- “Stand by Me,” the boys ridicule and perb but viscerally upsetting story of mock each other and the audience racism and revenge. very well may laugh along with them, Here is a family of white suprema- but then circumstances quickly be- cists. The father (Jeremy A. Johnson) come no laughing matter. The setting is covered in Nazi SS tattoos. He gives of a blinding white surface mine (very his lively young son (Jackson Robert like an odd, isolated and indifferent Scott) a skinhead haircut and then they planet) has to be seen to be believed. go shooting. Mom is clearly tickled, re- The actors Félix Grenier and Alexan- cording the AR-15 shooting range on dre Perreault are terrific and not to be her phone. Their son is a perfect shot. missed in the film, which (were I to Later at the grocery store, a charm- guess) could be the odds-on favorite. ing bagger, who is black, affectionately Also from Canada and Marianne Far- jokes with the kid, playing with a toy ley, “Marguerite” is the story of an aged action figure. lady and her caregiver. Intrigue ensues The son laughs in delight. when it is revealed in conversation that Looking in confusion, dad takes Rachel is gay. Recognition and regret immediate offense and confronts the register on Marguerite’s face. A bond is young man, spitting with rage and the made. This is a character study and the N word. The store worker shrugs it off actor Béatrice Picard carries this under- and turns. stated and subtle story. Then in defiance, he says to the father: “Detainment” from Ireland by Vin- You are my problem. cent Lambe, is the disquieting true sto- Dad makes a call to his buddies who ry of Robert Thompson and Jon Ven- wait for the man in the parking lot. ables, both ten years old, who kidnap The act of violence that unfolds is a three year old, James Bulger, who is sick-making in its very immediacy and ultimately murdered. The subject is the sight of it rocked me in my chair. absolutely hair-raising. Delivered in What is most disturbing though is impressionistic flashes, Robert and Jon the fact that the father is very caring, might seem hyper, yet harmless truant kids with ADD, perhaps. XX Continued on page 19

16 www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 14-20, 2019 WHAT'S HAPPENING World class chamber music group The Camerata RCO Ensemble to give Impromptu Classical Concerts performance at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Feb. 17

usic lovers who enjoy the classics cipient of the musician Gold Medal, Mwill thrill to the chamber music Netherland’s highest award in perfor- group The Camerata RCO (Royal Con- mance. Soon after making his debut at certgebouw Orchestra) Ensemble when the Concertgebouw hall, in 2006 he they visit Key West for an Impromptu won first prize at the Dutch National Classical Concerts performance at 4 Cello Competition. He plays a 1703 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17. The concert is Giovanno Granino cello made avail- the third of the 2019 Impromptu season, able to him by the Dutch National This impressive ensemble is com- Musical Instrument Foundation. posed of musicians whose love of cham- Double bassist Rob Dirksen, while ber music inspires them to divert time still a student at the Conservatories of from busy schedules as members of one Utrecht and Rotterdam, was appointed of the world’s greatest orchestras to ex- principal bassist with the Arnhem Phil- press their appreciation of the chamber harmonic Orchestra—a post he would repertoire in a smaller ensemble. hold for 10 years. During a tour in the As an group, these musicians find chestra’s concertmaster and was a leader maker, Nicolaus Gagliano. USA he found his current instrument, it refreshing to better know their col- jn the formation of the Camerata RCO. Jeroen Woustra, a widely known built by G. Pedrassini in 1907. leagues from the orchestra while being Violinist Annebeth Webb is another chamber music violist, joined the vio- Clarinetist Hein Wiedijk founded free to choose the players, the pieces co-founder of the Ensemble. la section of the RCO in 2000. As a the Trio Dante, with pianist Frank van they play and even where they perform. “We love playing chamber music chamber musician Woudstra collab- de Laar and cellist Larissa Groeneveld, In the string section, the valuable so much,” Webb said. “We’re lucky to orates with musicians like Emanuel winning a number of prizes at interna- instruments they play are virtually all be able to combine the best of both Ax, Kyoto Hashimoto, and Joshua tional competitions. Since 1995 he has antique and superbly crafted. worlds--orchestra and ensemble.” Bell. He plays a circa 1790 viola from been a member of the RCO. Violinist Marc Daniel van Biemen Webb studied at the Manhattan the instrument collection of the RCO Jos de Lange graduated college with joined the first violin section of the RCO School of Music and plays on a 1711 Foundation in Amsterdam. at the age of 24. He is presently the or- violin built by Neapolitan instrument Cellist Joris van den Berg is a re- XX Continued on page 20

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17 www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 14-20, 2019 B U S I N E S S K E Y W E S T S H O R T A N S W E R S BY J E F F J O H N S O N n P A U L A F O R M A N Take No for an Answer Dear Short Answers: Is it impolite to ask a good friend why they have stopped drinking? It’s something we used to enjoy together but whenever I ask, she changes the subject. Miss My Drinking Buddy Dear Buddy: YES it is impolite. In general, people who drank enough to have drinking buddies quit because they realize it has become a problem. To continue to push the issue is not only rude, it suggests that you also have a problem. P A U L A F O R M A N and J E F F J O H N S O N It Could Happen things, repeats himself and has these emotional out- Dear Short Answers: bursts that I never saw before. I don’t have the kind My mother is moving into an assisted living facility of relationship where I can just casually mention this. and cannot take her two dogs with her. She has asked And we’re a small office so we don’t have a real HR me to take care of them but my husband refuses to let department. I have read that you can’t do anything me do that. He’s not allergic to dogs or anything like about Alzheimer’s (if that’s what this is) anyway so that, he just doesn’t like pets. I think that this is the I’m not sure what good it would do to tell anybody. least I can do for my mother who is going through But somehow it seems wrong to keep this to myself. enough drama in her life right now. Can a wife over- Peg rule a husband in this situation? Dear Peg: Want to Do the Right Thing It’s possible that he is stressed about things outside Dear Right Thing: work -- you could ask him. We are wary of making Two dogs, especially to a non-dog lover, seems like medical diagnoses and you should be too! a lot — even to us. How about proposing to your husband that you “foster care” the dogs and look for good homes. We can also hope that with some Equal Opportunity coaching from you, the pups will charm your hus- band into reconsidering. Loving Dear Short Answers: My Grandparents are getting all hot about Valen- Our Reptilian Brain tine’s Day! I think it’s gross! Isn’t it? Dear Short Answers: Disgusted Do you think that open relationships can really work Dear Disgusted: and that a couple can have sex with others but still be We are worried about you. Just who DO you think committed to each other? gets to celebrate love? Only young people? Only Ted & Alice beautiful people? Only straight people? Examine Dear T&A: Logically perhaps it could, but we have never ever your attitudes darling, they are nasty. seen that scenario cause anything but pain. It’s A Matter of Taste Dear Short Answers: A Case for How do you tell a friend that she needs a head to toe make-over? Its all wrong! Retirement Would Love to Help Dear Short Answers: Dear Help: I’m worried that my boss at work (who is only about Fools jump in. Friends wait to be asked. 65 years old I think) is getting a bit senile. He forgets Life is complicated. Short Answers isn’t. 18 www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 14-20, 2019 TROPIC SPROCKETS The 2019 Oscar immersive and at times, numbing. the theater, I was like one shell-shocked. XX Continued from page 16 In watching, I was concussed by the I could not make sense of the Starbucks shelling, confronted and terrified by logo just around the corner. light-hearted and jovial with his son. The the rats and pulled in by the mud. “They Shall Not Grow Old” is nei- child is shown to have respect for ani- The men marched by in deliberation. ther pro-war or anti, it is simply a frag- mals and nature. He even kisses a snake. Most were not smiling at the end, ment of history and it stays with you. n The next night, there is a van playing walking by rote. loud death metal. Dad investigates and For several seconds, as I rolled out of Write Ian at [email protected] is thrown in the van to the horror of his These are jovial men horsing about on kid. A “just desserts” follows that some break or making tea, even going to the may well find extreme. bathroom and relieving themselves sit- The strength of “Skin” is that it ting on poles. The director leaves noth- honestly shows the profane ugliness ing out and the effect is overwhelming. of racism. Jackson has slowed down the speed of The father portrayed here is not hor- the film so that these soldiers walk in ror fiction. Tragically, people as depict- real time with newly infused color on ed in this film exist with angry hopes their cheeks. and blighted dreams. These young boys become familiar to While the climax feels a bit like John us: our next store neighbor, our friend. Landis’s chapter of “Twilight Zone: The Startlingly it doesn’t feel 1915, but Movie” starring Vic Morrow, the end- rather 2019. ing is well taken: Ignorance and racism In voiceover we hear from the actual are viruses that infect and kill. veterans who served. Most say that to These films make a sinister quartet not enlist was unthinkable. (excluding one hopeful Marguerite) There was a job to do and you did it. and make for difficult viewing. Tough Non-compliance was not an option. A as these Oscar shorts are, each is over- good many lied about their age. whelmingly compelling and you will Several say they had fun in the early be drawn in, albeit into a discomfiting years. A few thought of it as a game and darkness. n say they have became hardened. Then the shelling commences. Bodies are mangled, torn and blown, They Shall Not resembling broken ceramic figures. Mustard gas rises. Huge fields of poi- Grow Old son saffron drift along—the paw of an eter Jackson (The Lord of the opaque Reaper. PRings) has taken over 100 hours of There are piles and piles of rats that WWI documentary footage and com- crawl over bodies and nibble on dead posed it into a feature length film. The flesh. Men rise the next day to talk, result is an artistic work, a meditation, shave, shoot and sleep in ground hovels, a tribute to British soldiers and a poem wherever there is space. detailing the military’s effect on the Over 700, 000 British soldiers died human spirit. in WWI. Those who survived felt lost, It is both poignant and jarring. unwanted with few civilians engaged Here we see men walk by the hun- or interested. Most searched for jobs in dreds. They are on their way to war. vain. The men were treated like space Often they are not fighting, but in- travelers from another time. The civil- stead talking, laughing and grinning, ians had no reference point for wartime, sometimes looking blank in front of hardship on the front or battle injury. the camera. It becomes clear that they “They Shall Not Grow Old” is a mile- don’t know what to make of the alien stone tribute and a reckoning with the device, as it would have been unset- director’s own grandfather who served. tling new technology. As an art project it is completely

19 www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 14-20, 2019 I N T H E K E Y S F L O R I D A K E Y S S P C A

such a rough start. We’d see progress, right. Noah worked hard on building The Camerata RCO ensemble... then another medical hurdle sur- her trust and self-control. It wasn’t XX Continued from page 17 May we faced. too long before he reported that she Thinking that perhaps a com- would sit calmly in the doorway even have bination of shelter stress, in addi- when a neighbor started up his mo- an honors degree in mathematics before mak- tion to the isolation required for a torcyle. They were thrilled with Gigi’s ing his way to Amsterdam to study bassoon. He necessary quarantine, were making progress and totally in love with her. had begun to play the bassoon at the age of 19 seconds, things worse, we sent her into a fos- Periodic updates showed her play- after having played the clarinet for ten years. ter home. Unfortunately in addition ing at the beach and enjoying being “I chose the bassoon because it has the to her medical challenges she also a Key West dog, now named Quinn. most beautiful sound imaginable,” he said. please! had behavioral problems. The sight About eight months later, Noah “And it’s very similar to the sound of the hu- of anything approaching or moving and Kristen decided they would like man voice.” past her would throw her into hys- to get her a friend, but this time de- De Lange has been a member of RCO BY TAMMY FOX-ROYER terics, causing her to lunge, leap, cided a smaller dog might be a good since 1982. Executive Director Florida Keys SPCA and scream like a banshee. It took choice. They happened to come to Horn player Rob van de Laar has said only a few days before her foster the shelter shortly after a little Mal- “Through my music I speak.” here are few things more satis- mom asked us to take her back. tese mix had been surrendered to us. At the age of 21 he became a member of the Tfying to a shelter worker than a In time and with lots of treatment, Like Gigi had been, Cali was young Hague Philharmonic Orchestra and was prin- great family adopting an animal and she finally began to regain her health and sweet, but fortunately in good cipal horn from 2008 until 2013. Van de Laar then returning to adopt a second and put on some pounds. Even her health. Given how successfully they received the Netherland’s Dutch Music Award, one. That’s just what happened with reactivity began to lose its intensi- had integrated Gigi/Quinn into the highest accolade that can be awarded by Noah and his wife Kristen. ty. Eventually, just motorcycles and their lives, we felt confident that the Performing Arts Fund to a young, talented Gigi came to us as a skinny, sick, scooters set her off. We felt that if Cali would also succeed with them. musician in the field of classical music. homeless stray. She was young and someone had the patience to work The first update we received assured At the Feb. 17 concert, the Camerata RCO obviously hadn’t had much luck in her with her, even that issue could be re- us that it was a great match and the Ensemble will perform “Czech Suite, Op. 39 short life. Her presenting medical con- solved. pictures they have shared are proof. for Wind Octet,” by Antonín Dvořák, as well as ditions would have been a textbook Noah and Kristen came looking The FKSPCA staff works hard to “Octet in F major, D 803,” by Franz Schubert. case for any new vet student. She was for a companion and we were im- help our adopters find animals that The concert will take place at St. Paul’s Epis- diagnosed with anemia, blood loss, in- pressed by how seriously they viewed will be a good match for them, but copal Church, 401 Duval St. Tickets for the ternal parasites, ringworm, and also the commitment of adoption and we work just as hard to help our an- concert cost $20, and are available at www. tested positive for parvo! Yikes! how responsible and thoughtful they imals find the right adopters to help keystix.com, or at the door on the afternoon of We had our work cut out for us were. They liked Gigi and and in them succeed. Adoption is a two- the event. Cash, checks, or credit/debit cards and so did Gigi. Her treatment and spite of her rocky start and her be- way street, and success has to flow accepted. Students will be admitted free. Seat- recovery took months. At times, havioral issues, they wanted her. We in both directions. Thanks to Noah, ing is on a first-come, first-served basis. we wondered if she would ever be thought they were the perfect fami- Kristen, Quinn, and Cali for show- For more information visit www.keywest- healthy enough for adoption after ly for her and it turned out we were ing us it can be done! n impromptu.org n Key West Weddings and Renewals Specialize in Beach Weddings Packages starting at $250. Ask about our Bachelorette Spa-rties! (305) 293-WEDO (9336) www.keywestweddingsandrenewals.com David Brooks, Ordained Minister

20 www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 14-20, 2019 THEATER REVIEW Fringe Theater Celebrates Black History Month

in 1994) and actor Richard Quint (who moved here more recently) are relative newcomers! “The cast members are awesome people,” says the show’s director Wil- helmina Lopez Martin. “I could not ask for better people to work with. ringe Theater celebrates Black His- After each rehearsal, my confidence in Ftory month with a staged reading of making this a success is stronger and August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson pre- the excitement I feel is electrifying. I sented at the Frederick Douglass Com- am looking forward to bringing our munity Center, located at 111 Olivia community together through theater. Street, at 7pm on February 15 and 16. I am so grateful to Rebecca Tomlin- The Piano Lesson is August Wilson’s son for her vision, Fringe Theater for second Pulitzer Prize winning play, their complete support, and the City and it is one of his most haunting of Key West and its staff. Without all works. At the heart of the play is an of these people, none of this would be ornately carved upright piano -- the possible.” Charles family’s most prized (and hard- Fringe’s staged reading of The Piano won possession). It has been gathering Lesson is presented in partnership with dust in the parlor of Berniece Charles’s the City of Key West and the Florida Pittsburgh home. Keys Council of the Arts. General Ad- When Boy Willie, Berniece’s exu- mission tickets are $20. They are avail- berant brother, bursts into her home able online at www.fringetheater.org with his dream of buying the same or by calling 305-731-0581. Mississippi land that his family had Lopez, one of our local city commis- The cast includes many community The Frederick Douglass Community worked as slaves, the piano becomes sioners. “I felt like it was a great oppor- members who were born and raised in Center is located at 111 Olivia Street, the center of a family struggle. Should tunity to do something special for Black Key West, like Minister Glenwood Lo- and a city parking lot is located next to it be sold to create a stable financial fu- History month in Bahama Village. The pez, security guard Jerry Butler, HOB the center (at the end of Olivia Street). ture or cherished as a symbol of loss play is an excellent depiction of black student Detra Dor, and the director of Fringe Theater is a 501 (c)(3) non- and promise? life in the 1930s. And it’s particularly the Blessed Community Gospel Choir, profit dedicated to creating unique “I was asked by my sister to par- relevant today. We have to remember Joan Leggett. By comparison, bartend- opportunities for people to see and do ticipate in this reading,” says Clayton our history to plan our future.” er Gil Parker (who moved to Key West theater. n

21 www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 14-20, 2019 WHAT'S HAPPENING Unity Church of The Comedy Key West at Keys Invites You To a BottleCap Special Screening of Matt Dean Films “The Old Man and The Sea: Return To Cuba” Featuring Captain Finbar. Winner of Key West Film Festival Best Florida Feature Award

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nity of the Keys invites you to a Uspecial screening “The Old Man Matt Fernandez Jimmy Dunn and the Sea; Return to Cuba” on Sun. Feb 17 at 2pm, 1111 Virginia St., Old omedy Key West presents profes- ruary 21st and 22nd. Joe List began Town Key West. Csional standup comedians Matt was featured on Conan and The Late Suggested donation is $10 and in- Fernandez, Jimmy Dunn, Joe List, and Show with David Letterman. He was cludes a Q & A with Capt. Finbar and Sarah Tollemache. They perform af- the opener for Louis CK on his 2016 ter talented local comics warm up the international tour. List was a finalist his wife Julie, following the film. stage at The BottleCap. on NBC’s Last Comic Standing and Winner of the Key West Film Fes- Matt Fernandez performs Thursday is regularly on Comedy Central, Sir- tival’s 2018 Best Florida Feature, and Friday, February 14th and 15th. ius Radio and weekly podcasts.List Matt Dean Films “The Old Man and Originally from Tampa, Matt has is a regular at the Comedy Cellar in the Sea: Return to Cuba” showcases performed with some of the biggest NYC. Sarah Tollemache has been on the Conch Republic’s First Sea Lord, names in comedy (Jim Jefferies, Bill Comedy Central, Last Comic Stand- ADM Finbar Gittelman and the be- Burr, and Dave Chappelle to name a ing, and most recently performed on loved Schooner WOLF. few). Not only has he written articles The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Exploring Finbar’s seafaring life, cy, WOLF, with Capt. Finbar at the for College Humor and Playboy, he’s Comedy Key West is also hosting the film tells the story of his return to helm, has taken tons of donated relief also a 2nd City alumni and has been a weekly Wednesday Comedy Cir- Havana for the first time in fifty years. supplies to islanders devastated by featured on Sirius XM Radio. He was cus Show; a fun, pro-am show that’s Life on the sea is beautiful and dead- natural disasters throughout the Ba- named one of the 15 funniest comedi- different each week! Enjoy open ly, and we see both sides through the hamas and Caribbean. ans you should be following on Twit- mic, standup, sketch comedy, video eyes of a man who’s sailed the seven seas To preserve the ancient art of sail, ter by funnyordie.com. shorts, music, contests, roasts, games his entire life. WOLF has partnered with Florida Jimmy Dunn performs Saturday, & more. If interested in testing your Tales of youthful love, the 1980 based 501(c)3 WHALE (Wellness, February 16th. Jimmy is an actor and comedy skills during a relaxed open stand-up comedian from Boston, who mic night, contact Joe at Comedy Mariel Boatlift and surviving a battle Health and Lifestyle Education) Cen- recently co-starred on the CBS comedy Key West. with a CAT 5 hurricane on the open ter’s Waves of a Change Foundation. “The McCarthys” as Sean McCarthy. Doors open at 7:30 PM and Show- water, will fill you with a sense of won- After a year of extensive maintenance Jimmy performs at some of the comedy time is at 8:30. Seating and ticketing der and new love for life on the sea. repairs, Capt Finbar is readying the ship industry’s most prestigious events, in- are on a first arrival basis. There is a Filmed in Key West, the Florida for several Waves of Change Peace Vi- cluding the Late Show with David Let- 2-drink minimum in the showroom. Straits and various locations in Cuba, sion Goodwill Ambassador Voyages. terman, Denis Leary’s Comics Come For more information about the co- the film is filled with exceptional vis- For more information, please call Home, and Montreal’s International medians and to purchase tickets visit tas, and a soundtrack featuring newly Julie at Schooner WOLF, 305 296 Just For Laughs Comedy Festival. www.comedykeywest.com. Bottlecap recorded Cuban music and sea shanties. 9694 or email SailAway@Schooner- Joe List and Sarah Tollemache is located at 1128 Simonton Street in Known for her Missions of Mer- WOLF.com. n perform Thursday and Friday, Feb- Key West. n

22 www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 14-20, 2019 THEATER REVIEW YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN THE MUSICAL opens at the Waterfront Playhouse

that infamous laboratory where the previews are February 26 and 27. For terfrontplayhouse.org. n Monster is born! With the help of tickets call 305-294-5015 or visit wa- a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor, pro- nounced eye-gore and a leggy lab assistant, Frederick finds himself in the shoes of his ancestors. The cast includes: Alan Gillespie (Pe- ter and the Starcatcher) as Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, Jeffrey Harwell (1776) as Igor, Kristen Michelle (Avenue Q) T’S ALIVE! Audiences have been as Elizabeth Benning, Belle Jampol Iscreaming that line since the famous (The Spectrelles) as Inga, Marjorie Mel Brooks/ Gene Wilder movie, Paul-Shook (It’s Only a Play) as Frau Young Frankenstein, opened to critical Blucher, John McDonald (Peter and the and box office acclaim in 1974. Flash Starcatcher) as Inspector Kemp, Jack forward a few years, add a few songs in- Agnew (1776) as the Hermit, Mathias cluding the Irving Berlin hit “Puttin’ Maloff (1776) as Ziggy, Ross Pipkin (Pe- On the Ritz”, a cast of 14, a live band, ter and the Starcatcher) as The Monster direction by Artistic Director Tom and Braeden Garrett, DJ Mills, Lauren Thayer, Set Design by Michael Boyer, Thompson, Jackie Madejski and Halley Lighting Design by Kim Hanson, Mu- Daigle fill out the cast. sic Direction by Michael Fauss, Cho- Every bit as relevant to audience reography by Penny Leto and Carolyn members who will remember the orig- Cooper and you have YOUNG FRAN- inal as it will be to newcomers, Young KENSTEIN THE MUSICAL! Frankenstein has all the panache of a This wild romp of a musical takes screen sensation with a little extra the- us back and forth from Translyva- atrical flair added! nia to New York, as Dr. Frederick Young Frankenstein the Musical will Frankenstein, that’s Fronk-en-steen have its grand Opening on February to you, finds he has inherited the 28, featuring an after party in the gar- family business. Cue boats, trains den and will play Tuesday through and even a hay ride to take us to Saturdays until March 23. Discounted Dennis McCaughey Plays the Hog’s Breath Saloon

ennis McCaughey, lead vocals, Play and Jigsaw and his resume also in- Drhythm guitar and harmonica for cludes a solo career that lasted several the trop-rock band Tropical Soul, will years. He has released four CDs, Days play the Hog’s Breath Saloon, Feb. 14- like These, , Tropical Soul, No Plans 17, 4:30 – 8:30 pm. At All, and a live recording, We’re All McCaughey formed Tropical Soul Here, Come Hell or High Water. twelve years ago, and prior to that, has Stop in, kick off your shoes and en- been a member of the duos, Double joy the trop-rock. n

23 www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 14-20, 2019 IN COMMUNITY U.S. Senator... who really care about the XX Continued from page 12 work they are doing, and CRZBs features band on Feb community support,” said The Irma-impacted canals Monroe County Director of were chosen by NRCS. Unin- Sustainability Rhonda Haag. 17th at Gardens Hotel corporated Monroe County is “We hope to continue in this still undergoing marine debris manner to successfully close removal, which is expected to out the grant work and return be completed in March 2019. the fabulous Florida Keys ma- The City of Marathon and rine environment back to its Village of Islamorada have pre-Irma conditions.” completed its marine debris The project took a lot removal projects. of advocating and work by Last week, Big Pine Key County staff, help from Mar- resident Donna Hart was athon and Islamorada, and thankful as she watched the the support of Senator Rubio marine debris removal crew and State Representative Hol- clean the canal in front of her ly Raschein, and then U.S. Eden Pines home. “It was a Senator Bill Nelson and U.S. relief to see it happening; a Rep. Carlos Curbelo. little light after the craziness “The credit belongs to the of Hurricane Irma,” she said. folks here on the ground in “Watching the diver and the Monroe County, Marathon crew fill up two barges sev- and the surrounding cities eral times with debris piled and who have done a phe- five to eight feet tall was in- nomenal job of administrat- he CRZBs will be the featured band at featuring many of his original compositions, credible.” ing these contracts,” said Sen- Tthe Gardens Hotel on Sunday February is Chris Burchard, on guitar. Rob DiStaci The hurricane marine de- ator Rubio. He added that 17th from 5-7:30pm. The Jazz Happy Hours soulfully sings and plays keyboards, on bass bris is being taken to nearby Haag, and the dedicated staff at the Gardens will be the perfect setting to is funk master, Gary Rivenson, & skippo is debris management sites be- in Monroe County and the reveal their softer, classic jazz repertoire, rhythm driving on drums. So, please join us fore being hauled to the main- cities “are the experts in canal featuring many timeless standards, in addi- on this romantic Valentine’s weekend Sunday land for proper disposal. cleanups.” tion to a taste of their penchant for progres- afternoon , for a memorable display of classic “This project has gone well To read more about sive pop, funk, fusion, and Brazilian jazz. jazz standards, soul, brazilian, and funk-fu- from day one, thanks to the Hurricane Irma marine debris The Crizzbeez are unique in Key West, for sion, with the ‘Crizzbees”, at Kate Miano’s continuous support received removal in the Florida Keys, both their Pat Metheney-inspired, modern wondrous Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela st. (at from NRCS, hardworking visit monroecounty-fl.gov/ guitar jazz, and a Steely Dan- type, sophis- corner of Simonton. Call 294-2661 for ad- and conscientious vendors irmacanalcleanup. n ticated pop sound. Fronting the group, and ditional details) n

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BY TERRY SCHMIDA room is infused with natural light. KONK LIFE REAL ESTATE EDITOR The nearby dining area, also bathed in natural light, is the perfect t’s not often that you’ll find a prop- place for a Key West dinner party, Ierty in Key West that combines un- which could spill through the two beatable location, the investment in- sets of French doors leading to the come potential of two legal units, as outdoor area. well as the charm of a custom-built, Remarkable for Old Town, the hacienda-style home. 4539 square foot property includes a The property at 215 Whitehead St., spacious rear yard and mature land- located right next to the world-famous scaping with plenty of privacy, as well Audubon House & Tropical Gardens, as a large, L-shaped heated swimming has all of the above. pool. The shaded sitting area is tai- Constructed in 1938, the sturdy, lor-made for a barbecue party, or just concrete block constructed main whiling away the balmy days with a house was built in the style of a drink and a crossword puzzle. Spanish villa, with tile floors, high The quaint rear guest cottage, a sepa- ceilings, and stucco exterior. Arched This lovely home is located in the heart of Old Town. Photo contributed rate legal unit, has a private access, and doorways and plenty of varnished is larger than many Key West houses wood surfaces complete the Old was the home of Robert S. Allen, the there’s nothing Old World about the and apartments. This open-concept World look. anonymous co-author of the famous modern conveniences. Top-of-the- studio configuration features a kitch- This charming and intriguing house Washington Merry-Go-Round col- line stainless steel appliances and re- en, full bathroom, and two entrances, is (currently configured as) a two-bed- umn, and a decorated colonel in the cently installed granite counter tops including one that opens right on to room, two-bath, with a large living U.S. Army. make the gourmet kitchen a joy to the shared pool. room, high cathedral ceiling and a fire- Though the feel of this gorgeous cook in. There’s plenty of cabinet/ This second unit creates a world of place. Not long after its construction it house continues on into the kitchen, storage and counter space, and the investment possibilities, as well as en-

KONK LIFE REAL ESTATE • www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 2019 The spacious living room has soaring cathedral ceilings. Photo contributed There’s Old World charm galore in every room of this house. Photo contributed

Two sets of French doors lead from the dining area to the rear yard. The remodeled kitchen has plenty of storage space, and natural light. Photo contributed Photo contributed abling the owner of the home to live ums, theaters, bars and eateries, would live or rent – or both. St. is being offered at just $1,750,000. in one, while renting out the other, for make this residence easy to rent at any So, make a plan today to come and For more information, or to arrange extra income. In total, the property time of year! see this fabulous property, located in a showing, contact Listing Agent/ has 1624 square feet of air conditioned Throw in the three off-street park- the heart of Old Town, and yet a world Broker Associate Camille Toler, of the K living area. ing spaces, which is unheard of on away behind the white picket gate. Company Realty, at 305-619-0575, or The location, is just steps away popular streets such as Lower White- This one won’t last long! by email at [email protected] from Key West’s most popular muse- head, and you have the perfect place to The two-unit estate at 215 Whitehead [email protected]

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KONK LIFE REAL ESTATE • www.konklife.com • FEBRUARY 2019 The good-sized master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom. Photo contributed

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Featured Homes – Viewed by Appointment

Map # Address #BR/BA Listing Agent Phone Number

20728 W. 6th Ave, Cudjoe Key 4BR/3BA ChelleBe Blades, Realty Executives Key West 305-394-4750 1 Sandra Tuttle, American Caribbean Real Estate 305-923-9161

1604 Duncan St., Key West 1BR/1BA Michelle Clauson Kirby, ReMax Keys Connection 305-849-1276 2

6800 Maloney #17 2BR/1BA Jon Seibert, Century 21 Schwartz Realty 305-433-0552 3 Janine Seibert, Century 21 Schwartz Realty 305-433-1911

109 Front St., #214, Key West 3BR/2.5BA Mike Caron, Keller Williams Key West Compass Realty 508-269-8565 4 305-296-7078

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Listing Office Selling Office Sold Date List Price Sold Price Street # Street Name Year Built Style Total Beds Wtrfrnt MM

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BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Truman & Co. 02/01/19 $6,75,000.00 $6,50,000.00 2601 Roosevelt Blvd, #311A 1967 Condo 3 Yes 3

BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Vacasa Florida 02/01/19 $3,49,000.00 $3,35,000.00 3930 Roosevelt Blvd, #209N 1991 Condo 2 No 3

BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Coastal Collection Real Estate Inc. 04/01/19 $6,85,000.00 $6,58,000.00 1619 Venetian 1971 Single Fam 3 Yes 3

BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Key West Realty 02/01/19 $5,50,000.00 $4,75,000.00 1026 Whitehead St 1938 Single Fam 2 No 1

BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Last Key Realty 03/01/19 $22,99,000.00 $22,00,000.00 125 Simonton St 2017 Townhouse 3 No 1

BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty 03/01/19 $6,35,000.00 $6,30,000.00 1110 Olivia St 1938 Single Fam 1 No 1

Key West Realty Key West Realty 03/01/19 $5,99,000.00 $5,99,000.00 617 Fleming St 1929 Condo 1 No 1

Truman & Co. Ocean Sotheby's International 04/01/19 $26,50,000.00 $24,00,000.00 925 Fleming St 1890 Single Fam 3 No 1

Century 21 Schwartz BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty 07/01/19 $5,69,000.00 $5,48,000.00 916 White St 1933 Single Fam 2 No 1

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Coldwell Banker Schmitt 07/01/19 $7,49,900.00 $7,25,000.00 1217 Varela St 1963 Single Fam 2 No 1

BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty 03/01/19 $13,75,000.00 $13,75,000.00 1323 Whitehead St 1943 Single Fam 0 No 0

BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Tropical Properties RE 15/01/19 $2,75,000.00 $2,75,000.00 3312 Northside Dr, #508 1980 Condo 2 No 3

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Conch Realty 22/01/19 $5,99,000.00 $5,75,000.00 3401 Riviera 1958 Single Fam 4 No 3

BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Key West Luxury Real Estate 16/01/19 $4,85,000.00 $4,62,500.00 816 South St, #4 1958 Condo 1 No 1

Royal Palms Realty Truman & Co. 18/01/19 $21,78,000.00 $21,50,000.00 716 Duval 1933 Single Fam 3 No 1

Based on information from the KWAR MLS for January 9th, 2019 thru January 23rd, 2019

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