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VOLUME 19 JANUAEY26,1995 NUMBER 4 editor's n@tes Bottom Fishing Schooner Wharf bar was the first establishment In The Cruise issued a written warning under the city's new noise Industry ordinance.

ost folks in town are aware that Key West is getting the bottom of the sea M cruise business—the "three-day Miami- Photo: Mary VaugM Caneun-Key West trip for less than you can check into a good Holiday Inn" crowd. Our visitors are not your well-heeled, sophisticated travelers. Noise Patrol And now, there is a cruise industry-sponsored study by the prestigious accounting firm of Price Waterhouse about the vast economic benefits the industry has on these seven Caribbean ports of call and Key West. Cops Cruise Island For Violators Three weeks ago, parts of the study were trum- peted, and Solares Hill duly reported the study's findings: $42 million in revenues for Key West in ByPamDoto the Lights." 1994, with each passenger spending $53 while The city's noise ordinance has been in effect for here. It sounded okay, but we had nothing to com- t's a few minutes before midnight and Sgt. one day. About 30 minutes into the shift, the dis- pare the figures with. We have since gotten a copy Steve Hammers is on his first cup of coffee as patcher summons an officer to check out a noise of the full Price Waterhouse study and it is just I he rounds the corner at Sloppy Joe's Bar. complaint far from the ruckus of Lower Duval. chock full of interesting stuff. Prepare for a bunch Waves of tourists, some of them dancing on the Someone wants Schooner Wharf to turn its music of statistics and heavy going. sidewalk, spill into the street. down. The bar has already received one warning For starters, the cruisers who come to Key West Hammers slows his car to a stop as the bleary- tonight. The bar's owners are concerned about the are older, less educated, earn less, spend less time eyed crowd, spotting the officer on patrol, slowly new policy and want to talk to a police supervisor. here and spend a lot less money in Key West than makes its way back to the bar. Nobody, however, is complaining about the at the seven other Caribbean ports of call. As a There are nights, Hammers says, that his high-volume rock on Duval, so Hammers won't be matter of fact, cruise ship passengers spend an squad car actually rattles from the noise of the 200 asking them to lower it. block of Duval Street. Tonight, the pavement Continued on page 3 pounds as the band plays, "Boom, Boom, Out Go Continued on page 4

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ld Island Restoration Foundation hosts Elizabeth Street, 906 Johnson Street, and 1730 through the OIRF office, 294-9501. its 35th season of House & Garden Tours Flagler Avenue. Tickets are available at Fast Buck Freddie's, O beginning with evening tours set for 5 to The $12 tickets are printed with maps for self- the Donkey Milk House, the Key West Store, 9 p.m. this Friday and Saturday. guided touring; however, Conch Train transporta- Hospitality House in Mallory Square and at each Seven private residences will be open for tour- tion has been contributed for those wishing to ride of the houses during tour hours. Funds raised dur- ing each day and include four townhouses in the the route while being entertained with local folk- ing these outstanding tours go toward OIRF!s 35- Casa Caselles complex at 1616 Atlantic lore. Reservations for one of the five trains avail- year history of protecting and preserving Key Boulevard. Also on tour are houses at 607 able each evening starting at 5 p.m. must be made West's unique architectural heritage. G PAGE 2 soiares hill JANUARY 26, 1994 JANUARY 26, 1995 soiares hi!! PAGE 3 SUPER SUNDAY soiares hill editor's notes "A Local's Place" Continued from page 1 and fewer people making over $60K than any The commission has been paying some of the other port. Of those people going to Barbados, 62 council's bills, but is now balking at paying others, average $53 in their brief time in Key West as com- percent make $60K or better, while only 29 percent including the payroll for director Parvan 1 POLICE TACK ON ANOTHER PATROL DUTY: pared to $155 in the Bahamas, $372 in St. Thomas of those coming to Key West make that amount. Bakardjiev and his wife and associate director N0ISEMAKERS or $191 in Montego Bay. The average for the eight How do our cruisers spend their $53 here? Margaret Pent. PAMDOTO ports is $154 per passenger, $101 more than in Key Twentyfour percent of the money, or $12.75, is •Jack London wants to pull the plug completely, West. Of the eight ports, Key West is dead last in spent shopping. Compare that with $220 each for -tfewante-fehe-c&unty-eut -of the arts JjusinessaltQr . spending per passenger. shopping in St. Thomas or $85 in OchoRios or gether. He wants to stop all funding now and just Average Expenditures even $48.05 in the Bahamas. Well, what about walk away. This is not where ad valorem taxes 1 THE CRUISE SHIP FALLACY - Per Passenger Per Visit in 1994 food? How do the restaurants do? Our cruisers should be spent, he says. and Down Under Sportsbar WH0 ARE THESE TIGHTWADS ANYWAY? Avg. Expenditure spend an average of $4.24 each. Attractions are the Other commissioners want to mount a salvage DAVID ETHRIDGE PORT per Passenger big winners, getting $15.90 per head. Tips took operation, to let the FAC board continue to oper- Bar & Grill Bahamas $155 $1.06, and $12.19 of the $53 was untracked. One ate, to pull itself back together while the county Barbados $95 explanation for why the cruisers spend so little continues funding. We need an arts council, they Super Sunday Brunch & Dinner Specials San Juan $72 here is that they are ashore an average of only argue, and it has to have county funds. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. • 6 p.m. to close 5 CIRCUS AT NAS DRAWS COMPLAINTS FROM ANIMAL St. Thomas $372 three and a half hours. They stop in the Bahamas We are not particularly thrilled with either Featuring San Diego and San Francisco Cuisine RIGHTS ADVOCATES Montego Bay $191 for three times as long and spend three times as approach. PAMDOTO OchoRios $138 much money. Our cruisers spend just about half We agree adamantly that the county needs an Come with a Friend, Loser Treat? Key West $53 the time here as they do for the other seven ports. arts council, and it needs to be funded somehow. Overall Average $154 About half. Government has funded the arts for centuries and *|H&^ Down Under Sportsbar So who are these~tightwads? This is the "ride the Conch Train, buy a T-shirt, it is a perfectly legitimate function.The arts are 7 SOUTHERNMOST HOCKEY CLUB'S PRIZE RINK They are 41 percent male and 59 percent have a frozen yogurt and go back to the ship for too central to a civilization's success to be left ^"^ The Bar with Balls PAMDOTO female, 73 percent are married while 10 percent lunch" bunch. Key West is servicing the very bot- unsupported by government, and in the Keys, the OFFICIAL HOST OF BUD BOWL 7 are widowed. (For whatever it means, our percent- tom of the cruise industry. Yes, we are receiving arts are too large a part of the mosaic which makes Bud, Bud Light, Red Wolf & all other Bud flavors age of women and percentage of widowed people benefits from the ships' visits, but we certainly get us economically viable to go unsupported. The 8 AIDS HELP PRESENTS SERVICE AWARDS are the highest of the eight ports.) Their average less than we could and should. county commission has a role to play here, and SPECIALS age is 45.8 years, also the highest. Average age for Editor's note: Next week, how the cruisers like walking away ain't it. the eight ports is 41.9. In education, our cruisers Key West and how we compare to other ports. Can On the other hand, the FAC is not salvageable Pre-game Contest - starts at 2 p.m. come dead last, with 33 percent having high school we enhance the economic impact? as a respected county arts agency. Yes, the council Trivia Prizes & Giveaway or less, as compared to the eight-port average of 20 has many new members who, for reasons known percent in this category. Again, Key West is the Arts Council: Start From Scratch only tothem , decided to come on board just as the Southern and Northern Californian Munchies D E P A R M E N T S last of the eight ports in college degrees or gradu- The county commission will soon have to decide ship slipped beneath the water, but this council is ate degrees. Key West cruisers are also last in what to do with the remnants of its Fine Arts too riddled with politics and factionalism, too bur- SUPERBOWL PARTY EDITOR'S NOTES 1 average income in the Caribbean with a larger Council, which, as you recall, suffered a terribly 1970 N. ROOSEVELT BLVD. • 294-1057 / 294-1970 number making under $60K than any other port, messy implosion a few months ago. Continued on page 8 COMMENTARY/LETTERS 9/10/11

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Lauderdale • Boca Raton 601 Front St. • 296-9900 ' withcoueon. .- «B © 1994 SOLABES HILL NEWSPAPER, INC. •5.!•••, 294-9908 294-9331 1 HH HI PAGE 4 solares hill JANUARY 26, 1995 JANUARY 26, 1995 sciiares Mi! PAGE 5 colleague Jimmy Weekley, was NOISE a strong proponent for noise Continued from page 1 controls, isn't thrilled with the Circus Show Generates Charges "They require a com- new ordinance, which came to STSELLER. plainant to get a case into be after months of negotiations court," Hammers says. "It's with bar owners. Of Animal Mistreatment Lynn Kaufelt sells houses. still going to be a lot of officer "This is a real compromise Lots .ofhouses. Big houses. discretion. It's vague. What's ordinance," she said. "I voted ByPamDoto said owner Tina Franzen. She said she had not been obnoxious to you may not be for it but I never felt it was notified that anyone was unhappy about the show. Little houses. Medium houses. obnoxious to me." strong enough." North Florida circus company that per- The tigers are usually transported in cages, par- That's because she's got The lower end of Duval This week, Lewis hadn't formed at the Naval Air Station last week tially enclosed with wood siding in trucks inspected marketing savvy and the makes Hammers cringe. received any feedback from her A drew several complaints of tired, unhappy by animal welfare officials. If the animals were know-how to use it. Schooner Wharf is arguably a constituents, good or bad, on and mistreated animals. traveling in rainy weather, "it wouldn't hurt them," That's why she's the much mellower scene, but how the new law was working. Lower Keys Friends of Animals received about she said. "They're from Siberia." best seller at: tonight they get the ticket. Mark Rossi, owner of Rick's eight complaints from people concerned about the When the animals aren't on the road, they have Someone in the trailer park bar, said he hasn't received any animals' welfare. The Franzen Brothers circus, several acres of swamp to roam around in Bushnell. Knight Realty, Inc. across the road has called visits from police about his from Bushnell, Fla., performed at Boca Ghica Jan. The horses have the run of about 40 acres of land 16 through Jan. 18. used by the circus, Franzen said. police twice about the noise. music. Rossi says he tries to 336 DUVAL STREET. KEY WEST. FL 33040 "It's all very subjective," work with people if they call to Becky Barron, with Friends of Animals, urged "There are a lot of people that don't think ani- PHONE: 305-294-5155 • EVENINGS: 305-292-1288 says bar owner Evalena complain about the noise, residents to document the mistreatment of any cir- mals should be in captivity." she said. ""Those are Worthington. "It only takes before word gets to the cops. A cus animals With photos and video tape. the kind of people that lodge complaints." one person that doesn't like complaint-driven ordinance, as "We need to speak out for these creatures Barron is one of them. She thinks the circus is a you that could ruin your busi- Photo: Mary Vaught opposed to an officer judging because they can't do it for themselves," she said. low form of entertainment at the expense of the SfAM HOUSE RESTAURANT ness." The noise at Sloppy Joe's makes some officers cringe, but they won't issue a citation whether someone should be One motorist spotted a truckload of tigers on most majestic and scarce animals on the earth. The band at the Wharf unless someone complains, cited, suits Rossi fine. He just their way to Boca Chica just before the Seven Mile "It's not even the show," she said, '"it's the whole tonight consists of two guitars and a saxophone get the ordinance in front of the courts," Deputy wants to know who's doing the complaining. Bridge. The animals were in open cages in the back life these animals lead." J player. "We're trying to establish what is low Chief David Lariz said. "I could have a disgruntled employee calling on of a truck during a downpour. enough," Worthington says. "People don't come in But nothing can be done unless somebody com- me and trying to shut me down," he said. Some "It just didn't seem to be an appropriate way to Making Ends Meet here to bang heads." plains. bar owners met last week to figure out a strategy haul animals in that kind of weather," said Big Pine If you're having trouble making ends meet and Worthington gets a copy of the ordinance from This is how the ordinance works: The first time against the new ordinance, but Rossi didn't resident Cathy Baier. "To me, the whole thing is could use some help, a special one-hour seminar on Hammers, who is sympathetic to her concerns. someone complains, the noisemaker can receive a attend. wrong." Wednesday, February 1, at 6:30 p.m. at the Monroe "This is not good," he says. "It's like this was writ- written warning. For the second complaint, they "I'm staying out of this," he said. "We want to Although Friends of Animals received com- County Public Library, 700 Fleming Street in Key Free glass of wine with lunch plaints, Naval Air Station officials said they hadn't ten for the big bar owners." get a notice to appear in court. The third time, keep our noise to ourselves." West, will offer tips. good thru Feb. 1 Friday, the first night of the ordinance, com- "they could be arrested, but it's officer discretion Meanwhile, Sgt. Hammers' car continues to heard of any concerns of mistreatment. The show Nick Coppola, Education Director for Consumer plaints were lodged against 12 businesses, includ- at that point," Lariz said. And the fourth time, vibrate as he drives along Duval Street. Officers was a success, selling several thousand tickets, said Credit Counseling, will give practical advice on how Lunch 11:30-3 PM • Dinner 5 PM-1-1 PM ing the Appelrouth Grill, Rumrunners and The chances are the bar manager or band leader, or are taking noise complaints seriously, but they Sue Renner, marketing director for the Moral, to stretch your dollars and reduce your debt; Susan Copa. The next night, only five complaints were both, will be hauled off to jail. So far, no one has will obviously go to more urgent calls first. Welfare and Recreation division on base. Gilbert of the Internal Revenue Sendee will share We offer only Authentic Meals filed. The night after that, only one. But police still been arrested. Businesses can be fined up to "Our first concern is for life and property," he "The feedback I received was that everything ideas on savings through tax credits. expect to be busy this weekend. $3,000 for violating the ordinance. says. 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World To Sing." formed about six years ago by a handful "It's such a dynamic cross- of men who, missing the sport they grew section of the community," A scene from the The 140-membercast from 22 The performances have changed T Jl" up with, played the game on roller blades in a said club president E. J. gospel number "A countries will need places to stay considerably over the past few parking lot. Now, the club has its own rink and is Cuneo, a military firefighter Celebration of while they're in town. The organiza- years, Up With People spokesper- busy signing up players serious about the game. and one of the founding mem- Diversity." tion is asking for "host homes" for son Erick Long said. On Jan. 8, the league unveiled its new 158- bers of the club. "We have the students' three-day visit on the "We moved into the 90s with a foot rink at Key West High School, which leases attorneys, contractors, artists. island. very contemporary show," he said. the space for $1 a year. 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PAGE 8 soiares hiiS JANUARY 26. 1995 JANUARY 26, 1995 solares hill PAGE 9 EDITOR'S NOTES AIDS Help Presents 1994 Service Awards Continued from page 3 IDS Heip. Inc presented three volunteers in maintaining AIDS Help's comprehensive dened by the repeated failures of their programs commentary and two staff members with awards rec- health care, housing, food, financial assistance, and too mistrusted in the Keys arts communities A ognizing their outstanding work during and support services in the face of a $139,000 to ever be successful. Kill it and start over. 1994 on the frontlines of the battle against AIDS, budget deficit the organization saw last year. If you are squeamish about ad valorem taxes, The Humanitarian of the Year Award went to AIDS Help controller Richard Hart, who look toth e Tourist Development Council's cultural Christian Coalition Set To Stifle Personal Freedoms Key West's Sally Chiroff. She has volunteered as joined the agency as its first bookkeeper in 1988 money, say about $200,000. This money has a caregiver visiting hospitalized people with and served several months last year as acting always been a pain to administer for TDC, so that he Lord giveth...and the Lord of the move- Muslim There are already the proverbial AIDS since 1993 when she and her husband executive director, received a unique special chore has been passed from hand tohan d in recent taketh away! The progressive ment and WATCHMG THE WOULD GO BY political the- straws in the wind. Incorruptable Richard, a retired doctor and also an AIDS Help award for sustained superior achievement. The years. Now the money is granted by a chamber of T clergymen and philosophers from now on ology are Bob Dole, Mr. Republican himself, volunteer, arrived in Key West. citation commended Hart's central role in defin- commerce advisory committee in each district, and of the 17th and 18th Century the public ROSSMCKEE based on the after swearing he would never sup- Sharing the Volunteer of the year Award were ing AIDS Help's mission, developing its pro- each artistic endeavor must show its power to put Enlightenment, such as John Locke, will have infallibility port Oliver North for the Senate, Bradley Dansby of Summerland Key and Gerald grams and ensuring its financial accountability heads in beds. who provided the intellectual foun- ringside seats at this intellectual of the Hebrew Old Testament and proceeded to do so. Dan Quayle, who Hanlon of Key West. A retired Air Force lieu- and management integrity over a long period. • The TDC spends all its cultural money in the dation for the United States combat which may determine the on the similar infallibility of the has his own copyright on the term tenant colonel, Dansby is a key part of AIDS furtherance of commerce, not the furtherance of Constitution, are about to lose the future of the United States just as reported words of Christ and "family values," has now actively Help's volunteer transportation and administra- art, and it is the wrong emphasis. It leads to bad battle for the minds of free men to a the Revolutionary Guards of the Mohammed. Who would have joined forces with the Christian tive support teams. Hanlon has volunteered for Don't Miss Simon's art and lost opportunities. new clerical force ofreactionary late Al Khomeini are determining believed just 25 years ago that Coalition, along with Gingrich. AIDS Help for years, using his truck to move A strong, vibrant, well-funded arts program, evangelical preacher-politicans who women in the Middle East might clients, household furnishings and heavy donat- the future of Iran. Few if any republican members LostlnYonkersAtWFkC dedicated to art and not to tourism, will produce would set the clock back and send us once more be stoned to death for of the Congress have spoken pub- ed items and serving as custodian for these mate- better art which, in turn, will better serve the It would be too melodramatic to into a new era of "Endarkament," describe the threat the U.S. faces as committing adultery? licly against the Coalition and its rials as they move in and out of a storage facility Lost in Yonkers, Neil Simon's Pulitzer Prize win- tourism industry. he built. (for want of a better term,) a return of the "Dark Ages," that There is a general belief that a announced objective of reinterpret- ning comic drama opens at Tennessee Williams TDC will growl and huff about the BOCC's AIDS Help's Employee of the Year award rec- invasion of its turf, but this cultural money has The battle has been a quiet and Medieval era when an omnipotent theocratic state could never be ing the "Establishment of Religion" ognized case management supervisor Robin Fine Arts Center, February 3 at 7:30 p.m. for a two- been a pain in the butt to them for years. TDC subtle one, no fireworks such as Roman Catholic Church controlled established in America because our clause of the Constitution and mak- Rooks for her work overseeing AIDS Help's team weekend run. would breathe easier without it and the county Clarence Darrow's in the Scopes what people were allowed to think. republican form of government ing the United States into a "true of seven social workers providing services to the Performances are February 4,10,11 at 8 p.m., could have a real arts program. anti-evolution trial of the 1920s. But But there is no question that, in would never tolerate the overthrow Christian" country. The Catholic agency's clients, who now number more than 225 and on Sunday, February 12, at 3 p.m. Tickets are Commissioners, the matter is upon you and now, in the recent midterm elec- those places where the Christian of our institutions by force or vio- Church, despite its distrust of people in different stages of HIV illness. Rooks, $20, and available at the box office. For more infor- solutions exist. Tackle the matter and get it right, tions, the Christian Coalition of fun- Coalition has been able to capture lence and the normal working of our Protestant evangelicals, is support- an attorney with a magna cum laude undergrad- mation and/or reservations, please call 296-1520. Don't waste the opportunity. damentalist demogogues and politi- the political machinery, the work of legislature would defeat irresponsi- ing the Coalition's propaganda uate degree in sociology, has been instrumental DM. cal activists led by Pat Robertson libraries and schools has been ble demagogery. But such beliefs are against gays, birth control, femi- and Jerry Falwell have emerged as affected. It has been such a gradual at odds with history. State social- nism and abortion rights, and for a major political force in the country, process that only such professional ism, a form of religion, replaced government aid to religious schools. For The Dive of Your Life STONE CRAB • SHRIMP • CLAMS and their leader is Newt Gingrich. watchdog outfits as People For The democracy in Italy, Germany and It is no wild prediction to say that by Exclusively through OYSTERS • BLUE CRAB • LOBSTER The Coalition was born of lessons American Way, the Civil Liberties Spain in the 1930s; and those of us the year 2025 the religious Right Captain's Comer BIRKENSTOCK MM 22.5, Cudjoe Key learned in the past decade that Union, the National Organization of who remember the Great will be so entrenched in American practical spadework at the grass- Women and the National Abortion Depression also remember how political life that the traditional "Tropical Mike" The original comfort shoe.™ roots is more effective than fire and Rights League are able to keep score close we came to demogogic rule by Republican party will cease to exist, Zero Duval St. brimstone on TV. Evangelical mail- on what is going on. And their the likes of Huey Long, Father and laws will have been passed Key West, FL 33040 ing lists were converted into voters attempts to sound the alarm have Coughlin and William Dudley restricting Americans' personal E FISH CO. lists, and the Coalition went to work been hampered by their own unpop- Pelley. freedoms to a degree inconceivable Bus: (305) 296-8865 Res: (305) 745-2033 THE FINEST FRESH capturing local school boards, local ularity with segments of the public. • Given sufficient public disgust today. OtJ-S-DIVHKS and county commission seats, and It is also perhaps too melodra- with government inability to solve And so, the age of Enlightenment LOCAL SEAFOOD above all, local and state organiza- matic to predict that the political problems of the poor, of crime, of will end. ..possibly with the remov- OPEN 7 DAYS •1-7 P.M. tions of the Republican party which evangelical movement can obtain education, of debt and inflation and ing of John Locke's thoughts from DISCOVER SCUBA was chosen as the helpless host for power in our country to establish given the public percepion that high school textbooks, just as today BIRKENSTOCK. 745-3887 laying the eggs of evangelism in pol- religious law as Muslim fundamen- "moral values" need to be re-estab- Charles Darwin's theories have Certifications & Specialties OF pLD TOWN FISH & FILLETS • SEAFOOD SALADS itics. The essential secrecy of the talists have done in Pakistan and lished, the Christian Coalition may been removed from certain biology Gift Certificates Complete in-house repair service SCALLOPS • SMOKED FISH evangelical activity was blown earli- the Sudan...and are threatening to be able - before the end of the centu- textbooks by cowardly publishers. 610 Duval Street • Old Town • 294-8318 SAUCES • BATTERS • SEASONINGS er this year when Oliver North do in Algeria. However, it is a fact ry - to walk right into the White The age of "Endarkament'' will emerged as the very public "Rambo" that both Christian Coalition and House and the Halls of Congress. begin. Conserve your candles. • Jimmy's HICK OUSE letters Architecture For the blind drivers. for live music is often a hybrid with they please. Egalitarianism in mat- THE The Visually Impaired Now please continue your good at least one electronic parent. ters of remuneration or contracts is Dear Editor; work with an expose of the special Street and beach musicians are a ridiculous. The arts have never STOCK ISLAND KETWEST I have been reminded of how world of the Deaf Music Lovers and rarity. thrived in a bureaucracy. much the citizens of Key West owe their search, for ever higher decibel Commercial establishments Larry Robertson Key West's Favorite Family Restaurant to your publication by your recent levels. rightly control their own atmo- For the Past 37 Years identification in the press of the Robert W Evans sphere, but they need more options, Singing The problems of our blind drivers. Our not less. This talk about strong Parking Garage Blues NOW OPEN ever-vigilant city officials have What Music? unions and comparing musicians to Dear Editor; clearly been ahead of you in the Dear Editor; plumbers—Ugh! Your guest editorial by Jake Now sewing the Finest BBQ, Ribs & Chicken, matter as demonstrated by the In reference to Christine If you expect cream at the top Rutherford and Eliot Baron for Last U.S. Choice Steaks and Native Seafood proposing and/or approval of so Naughton's article, Gigs, 19 you have to have a lot of milk at the Stand points out the best reasons Serving Lunch & Dinner many structures of appeal primari- January. bottom. Speaking for musical ama- for not building the new city park- ly to the visually challenged. teurism, the late Vaughn Williams ing garage on James Street. GOCKIAILS IN THE POPULAR Lunch Tues. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. The trouble with live music in Dinner Tues. - Sun. 5- 10 p.m. • Closed Mondays Probably some of our downtown KW is there's so little of it. Some said, "I think sometimes too many Unfortunately, the city commission- _T_—_,__.-.-.'^ WEST INDIES BAR traffic disruptions (such as the places you can catch a little of us forget that anything worth ers who voted its approval (all, SPECIALS DAILY recent blockage of one lane of between 5 and 7 on alternate doing is worth doing badly." except that district's Jimmy End of Maloney Avenue, adjacent to Oceanside Marina Fleming Street at the exit from the Tuesdays. Grand pianos sit idle And the bottom line is, does an Weekley) can chorus a now familiar main post office parking lot) have KH Simonton Street, Key West • 292-0305 much of the time. In some cases act go over? Musicians don't have 294-1788 also been planned for the benefit of they are even locked. What passes any rights or guarantees unless Continued on next page r PAGE 1 0 solares Stilt JANUARY 26, 1995 JANUARY 26, 1995 solares hill PAGE 11 letters letters Continued from previous page ing in sight. And while awaiting a shuttle — Continued from previous page loudly, always, and quickly. He "Happy New Year, Babe," was what sj but not when she forgives song, "It's a Done Deal" (singing it to the tune of Hey, dad! — they can take in the marine attrac- NEVER seemed to hear me. He he said, pounding away, laughing a him. That part is easy. It is much" rate could give a break to those who distasteful laugh. more difficult to forgive herself. "Not In My Backyard" this time), and get con- tions at the bight. A park and ride garage placed worked to excess, sometimes seven- rent dock space, or pay to launch or teen hours a day. He ate so rapidly When I look at the bruise on my May 1995 see the end to all vio- struction in place with a "free" federal grant. I conveniently outside of Old Town at Garrison charter boats; special spaces could that pieces of food dropped from his leg, I cry. It happened in the twin- lence in the world: internal and think there is a better location for the approved Bight would offer its vital service to its own best be alotted for trailer rigs). mouth back onto his plate. I turned kling of any eye. When a woman is external. Let us learn to love our- garage that would address the clear deficiencies advantage. It would fit right in with other ser- selves, one another, and the natural is now with ... simply spectacular A Garrison Bight location would away so as not to see that. violated, she doesn't explode. She of the James Street location. vices in the area. As the two weeks of our acquain- implodes. The pain in her is world. not violate federal policy, as the Commisioners, consider building the new A parking garage at Garrison Bight, which tanceship drew on, he became pro- ineffable, without expression. Peace Name Withheld The White H now offers free parking, would get year round James Street location would, which gressively vulgar. Every sentence parking garage on the existing city parking lot calls for parking outside the his- at Garrison Bight, the corner of North Roosevelt revenue from boaters who use the marina facili- had "fuck" in it; as verb, noun, 715Seminole! ties. And it would justify placing parking meters toric area with shuttles into the adjective. Sometimes he varied his 296-6767 Boulevard and Palm Avenue. A park and ride congested zone. It would not be speech by an occasional "shit." I garage at this prominent location would give along the marina's current entrance and egress right of way, earning yet more revenue to offset chancing millions on the at-best suggested he use those words less confused visitors, coping with maps on their seasonal black ink of a park and and I was laughed off, or told I used laps and the prospect of Old Town's dense and the unfunded operating and maintenance costs them, too. Which I had begun to do, of a shuttle service. (A sticker sold at a nominal ride sited only walking distance much to my own disgust. twisted street layout, an easy choice. They from Duval Street. And its mono- couldn't miss it there, and there's no other park- New Year's Eve he was exhaust- Continued on next page lithic appearance would not further ed beyond belief. I accepted a din- detract from (i.e., devalue) our his- ner with him. At the restaurant he ISLAND CITY FLYING SERVICE, INC. We don't mean "buy" mote computers, we mean "use" more computers. toric district, which includes valu- was loud, constantly in motion, It's only January; It's not too late to set up your accounts on a slmple- Package delivery within KEY WEST to-nse bookkeeping system. At ABACUS, we can organize your books SIMPLICITY Key West & Stock Island able real estate the city itself owns obviously not at peace. When I put and train you or your bookkeeper quickly and Inexpensively. just a few steps away at Key West my hands on his, in a gesture of 'N TRAVEAE L 5 lbs, for 5 BUCKS Bight. affection, he blew up at me. accounting systems Although he liked to touch me a lot LEARN TO FLY! "Major Credit Cards Accepted" Would Disney build a parking software training FKEE TICKET DELIVERY M-F, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — especially in church — I was Get started right now. You can take an Introductory Flight computer consulting BUCCANEER COURIER, INC. garage inside their own theme park "NEVER TO TOUCH HIM IN for only $40. Youli actually fly an airplane with the guidance of business plans 29.6-4314 — not! Commissioners, as busines PUBLIC!" a professional flight instructor. 333 Fleming Street (Tiffany Bidg.) 1-800-221-0526 people, consider (another) location, Why didn't I stop there? Why Abacus Bookkeeping Professionals, Inc. Outside Florida call 1 -800-654-9093 Courier service between Key West & Miami 296-5422 296-8895 Keeping Your Accounts In Order. location, location! didn't I ask him to take me home (305)292-3989 (FAX) 292-9736 A. R. Kara after dinner and suggest he get a "Peace Begins With Me' THE SPANISH COLLECTION IS IN good night's sleep? Because it was In The Thvinkling Of An Eye... New Year's Eve, and I wanted to be Dear Editor; with someone. There was no other KENNEDY STUDIOS It was New Year's Eve. I was reason. I did not drink. Nor had he. glad to have a date, after a long I was very lucid, very aware, and I period of solitude. did not act upon that awareness. ONCE-A-YEAR I met him at church the week I went home with him. And he machoti became agitated and vulgar when I before Christmas. He was funny, Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. european resorfwear and his eyes twinkled. He was also said he'd been aggressive and hurt- Sunday School & Nursery very nice to me: taking me to a con- ful and that I did not want to make love. I did what I could to calm him FRAMING cert, to a nice restaurant, to church, Visit our Metaphysical Bookstore a step away down, and he did finally calm down 35th ATiriUAL KEY WEST Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. to a friend's house on Christmas from the crowd,., Eve. Presents he gave me surprised and fall asleep. i\i:'i^ me, and they, too, were nice. But in the early morning hours HOUSE & GARDEN Call 296-5888 for he forced his 180 pounds on my 134, other Weekly Activities 721 duva! street • key west But there were other signs, too,. 19 95 TOURS of a person ill-at-ease with himself and all I could do was let it happen. Dial A Prayer .296-7212 294-9950 that I didn't want to see. 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Jobs Wanted „ 515 A Crafty Weekend a.m. to 5 p.m. January 26 to29, Dudley Levenson 1X $6.00 ....25$ (extra word) Furnished Apts 301 Play Group.— 516 Furnished Homes „ 303 hosts an exhibit of symbolic crafts and collected Unfurnished Homes. 303 he Tenth Annual 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 2X $11.00 250 (extra word) ERRORS sacred objects — "tangible evidence of an inspired Boats ... ._ 304 Key West Crafts 3X $15.00 25$ (extra word) Autos.. 100 Please check your ad on its first planet from Tombouctou to Key West". Deadline: Trucks/Vans .401 publication. In the event of an Show brings 75 402 T It is a one-time four-day showing with special 4X $21.00 250 (extra word) error, we are responsible only for 403 crafts artists from around Monday, Noon Miscellaneous the first incorrect order. the country to Whitehead wine soirees on Thursday and Saturday, January 26 Street from Greene to and 28, from 5 to 9 p.m. Box Replies: $2.00 for box numbers, picked up / $5.00 for box numbers, mailed Eaton, January 28 and 29 The Secret Garden is a tropical garden located at from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1 Free School Lane between Fleming and Southard, ••*•** FOR ANMDITIQIS^ Wood, jewelry, gar- across from Heron House. It is at the end of this typically Key West alleyway. Call 296-9361 for more FORSALE110 BOATS 304 VACATION RENTALS 511 TRAILERS FOR SALE 512 • COMMERCJAL514 •PUBLIC NOTICE 099 ments, glass, metal, PUBLIC NOTICE 099 ceramics and other media information. HEALTH INSURANCE - Blue ••*••••**•••*••*• i& 14 FT 79 Boat 74 50 HP FRANCE. VISIT THE HIS- LOTS — Pine & Palm Condo Retail stores for rent. 1995 Monroe County Fair are represented in hand- Johnson and trailer. Good con- TORIC LOIRE VALLEY Trailer Park, 6620 Maloney Ave. Green Street between Cross, Blue Shield is available in if ADULT VIDEOS. Over * "Festival of the Seas" "Canzone d'Amore" dition. 51,000.00 OBO. Call 295- surrounded by Chateaux. 3 Lots remaining 100-36. Will Key West Bight and Duval February 2-11,1995 made items both whimsi- The Art Of Key West NOW! For immediate * 1,000 to choose from. •*• quote calf Carol DeLoach, 292- 0614. Live your dream in a lovingly accommodate 14x60 trailer. Street. 1,000 to 5,000 sq. Vendor/food/CraW Display cal and wonderful. The Pascal Ferandou is dis- * All kinds, S5 per title. * Calligraphy 0296 Contracted Agent renovated 200-year-old $40,000 with permit. Room for ft. Rents starting at Booths are available. event is sponsored by the Key West The show is looked forward to by * CaII(8i3)32S-04O5. * covering Key West until MISCELLANEOUS^ stone cottage or 17th centu- 8x36 deck and an 8x8 shed. 51,5000. New location, Booths are 8x8 (multiple booths Players — a theatrical part of Key our island's residents and visitors February 15 when he Enjoy a day off. Take a ride on Openings for Consignment ry chateau. All amenities. Charlie 294-6769. good traffic. Available can be purchased). Susan Ley's and Rental Space at Bone Helpful American owners. April 1st. Call Ed or Mike Contact Shelly towe-29S^56S West for 55 years — and the Tourist alike and benefits the Key West unique literary callig- returns to his studio-cot- the Lower Keys Bus to Big Pine HOMESKEY WEST 200 Players at Waterfront Theater. • or Key West. 745-4027/ Cell, Island Arts, 800 Caroline at the From S500/week. Tel./Fax: Rent got you by the throat! Own at 294-4142. Development Council. raphy is on display at tage in the Loire valley. phone 744-8313. Time Share The Banyan Historic Red Doors. 294-0707. (011-33)54325944. your own home and land. New Caroline Street His paintings, in which he Resort. The best location and 14x60 212, A/G, fans, garbage MISCELLANEOUS^ Ten-year resident looking for Key Books through uses his hands instead of prices in Old Town, This is the KEY WEST 1800 ATLANTIC disposal, W/D, Stove, refrigerator brushes, are tonal studies PER5ONALS100 right way to vacation! Call Amy, West three bedroom, 2 bath on (2BR/2BA) deluxe oceanfront w/ice maker, deck and storage KEY WEST'S MOST "OFF DE VALL" ARTISTS' COOPERATIVE March 7. Ms. Loy's to complete. People Banyan Resort Realty 296- water, water view or pool. Long shed. 4 lots left - must obtain Images in deep reds and black vacation condos with spec- intricate watercolor CUSTOM VITAMINS 4 term, lease negotiable. 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Honest, fast, Fair & Reasonable Serving the Key West Area Performance Poetry Series. Guest artist Regie Cabico (1994 M.T.V. Spoken Word sales at Nancy Forrester's Secret ture the photography of Martin OWN, manage and operate one money on used marine parts. REAL ESTATE LICENSE Cash paid for collectibles. R99. Overhaul $460 & Free Towing CARPETMAN Champion) solos in Check One then goes on to emcee a poetry slam featuring Key Garden. Wheelbarrows and wag- and begin an exciting 930-0421 Groffman and Wendy Tucker, as of the most profitable franchises Cali us with your needs. 11 294-8395 Let's Talk. Uc.#MV1437A ons helpful. Call 294-0015. career in Real Estate well as artifacts from ancient West poets Robin Orlandi, Ron Reid, Kathleen Balsemo and Danne Hughes (who in America. A 24-year-old com- years same location. 743-2252. pany listed by Entrepreneur and Class begins Feb. 6 AUTO BODY/PAINT • ATTORNEYS • APPLIANCE REPAIR world civilizations which have also organized this series for the Red Barn). Curtain 8 p.m. Individual tickets are Success Magazine as tops in its Wanted Male & Female Nude Low Cost - $199 ASE & ICAR Certified Technicians $7, series tickets $25 for all 5 shows, and are available at The Red Barn box office, 1986 Yamaha 50 HP 203 hours Factory Trained Paintas PLOWMAN APPLIANCE been loaned to the college for field. Extensive training and sup- modeling for alternative art ACCIDENTS/ARRESTS Repairs all makes & models of total time runs great. Spare jet includes 2 day prep. Computerized Coior Matching 296-9911 or 319 Duval Street in the rear. port provided. Investment show. Call Ray or Shannon. 296- Call now 24 hours appliances. 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Artist's Fund is very pleased to announce minum and other discarded mate- area, iarge grey S black, long Classification: 333-B Julia Street Key West, FL 33040 DESIGN CONSULTANT that five artists, Lynne Vantriglia, Bill rials and transforms them into hair, big feet, head shakes side Since 1970 KeytWest T 30 words / $6 Week Lorraine, Danne Hughes, Beverly Horlick and functional, beautiful pieces of fur- to side. Please help us, he's a I I Specializing in Historic Big Pine dear family pet who answers to Each additional word - 254 Renovation & Construction DAILY Charles Kaczynski, won grants from the Anne niture. Horlick has taken his skill Bobbidee Noggin. 294-4657. Key West • Nanlucket • Boston CALL FOR SCHEDULE. McKee Artist's Fund for the fall granting cycle. as a carpenter and natural eye for S200 reward. 305-294-3526 745-4027 beauty and is transferring our I I P.O. 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Intelligent, Over 20 Years Exp. by the inmates was recently shown at the Poetry Series at the Red Barn good temperament, loving, pro- AD COST BOB BOTTORFT (left to right) Dr. Loui Franke, Danne Hughes, Bill Lorraine, Lynne Vantriglia, ContLic.#SPO-1758 n.LJCI:HVWIMI(l 293-9200 Woman's Club and an upcoming exhibit is sched- Theatre. She produced "3 Minute tective, great pet. Mather — Call John 745-8276 CALL TOR AFPT. & RATES uled at the Detention Center on the 9th of Worlds" as a special event for the and Charles Kaczynski Dalmatian / Father — Golden IName:. $ x weeks I or Beeper 840-2503 COMPLETE POOL SERVICE (305) 744-9874 Uc&lns.RP0066519 Retriever — purebred. Serious March. Key West Theatre Festival. This event at the Red is accomplished at playing thirteen musical PEST CONTROL TAX PREPARATION • WINDOW TINTING 745-34 IBSugarloaf. Address: $ Amt. Enc. Bill Lorraine is a well known pianist who has Barn will feature such artists as Regie Cabico, intruments equally well. Kaczynski plays jazz I Deadline to submit classi- I BROWNS BARKER SERVICES KEY WEST produced two albums of original music, one ora- Taylor Mali and Carl Hancock Rux. This "spoken violin and is in the process of recording a musical fied in noon, Monday for the Exterminating Services Individual and Business WINDOW torio for orchestra and chorus, and at least fifty word slam" will begin on Monday, January 30th. piece in memory of his mother. FORSALE110 following Thursday edition. Commercial Returns TINTING songs in many musical styles. He is currently Charles Kacznyski can be heard at such popu- The Anne McKee Artist's Fund was estab- City:. State:. Residential & lawns Adult Movies XX X I If you have any questions I Competitive Raies AUTO • BOAT performing at La Concha, the William House and lar spots as the Schooner Wharf Bar, Blue lished two years ago by Anne McKee in aft effort selling collection 1Q0's to choose call (305) 294-3343. Ask Wayne N. Brown isaD.J.onWKRY. Heaven, the Pier House and Appelrouth Grill. to encourage individual artists to be apart of and Certified Openiar Over 23 years Experience RESIDENTIAL from, full length, all types, $5 per If-hones ZipsZips . for forDeliMia Bad'aiBadartt. 296-9619 Beverly Horlick is a self-taught artist who Kaczynski comes from a musical background and remain in Key West. Q title. (813) 344-7303. 294-3234 295-0580 • 501 VmiTEHEAO PAGE 14 soiares hill JANUARY 26 , 1995 JANUARY 26, 1995 soiares hi 15 PAGE 15

R & A Food Services a Boston Chicken Franchise 2704 N.Rooseveit Blvd. restaurant directory Key West, FL 33040 ANTONIA'S RESTAURANT, 615 Duval Street. Excellent Northern our famous Sunday Brunch and our Monday "Theme" night. 3 full- CALL AHEAD FOR PICK-UP ORDERS Italian cuisine in frieadly, elegant atmosphere. Dinner served from service bars. Major credit cards. 296-6706. UPPER DUVAL STREET (305)292-1428 Phone • (305) 292-2153 Fax 6 to 11 p.m. All major credit cards. 294-6565. LA TRATTORIA, 524 Duval Street, in an elegant retreat at the BABY'S PLACE, 1111 Duval Street Visit our coffee bar with a center of Duval Street fun, featuring outstanding European dining {305)292-7991 large selection of Coffee By the Cup — accompanied by bagels in a gracious, intimate setting. Enjoy fresh crisp salads, pastas, per- shipped from Brooklyn, NY and an array of sweets, muffins and fectly seasoned and sauced, wonderftl robust Italian and French The Upscale End ofTdwn ~~ more. Also choose from our sixty various blends of coffee to take dinners and heavenly desserts. Relax at the cocktail bar for a glass home as is or ground to your specification. 292-3739 or 1-800-523- of wine, appetizer, or cappucdno. La Trattoria is loaded with ethic 700 Duval Street 2326 for your mail order catalogue. 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Visa, Master charm and warm hospitality. Open 7 nights 6-11 p.m. Now open for lunch, Card, American Express accepted. Monday • Friday, 11 a.m. - 3'p.m. Full bar. Major credit cards. 296-1075. Key West BABY'S SMOKEHOUSE GRILL, 1111 Duval, dine in or take out. Watch LOUIE'S BACKYARD, 700 Waddell on the Atlantic Ocean. Featuring Uptown Duval Street captures the aura of Key West's Old Town in a small, tasteful slice. 292-4606 your food prepared by our chef while you relax. Yes with seats. Wednesday • international cuisine in a restaurant ranked among South Florida's best Sunday, 6 p.m. -10 p.m. Featuring our own smoked luscious ribs, chicken, Dining inside or outdoors on the water. Enjoy cocktails on the Afterdeck Here high fashion elegance snuggles with down-home funk and neighborhood service stores. Introducing Mangoes Catering mouth-watering BBQ sauce, killer combread, baked potatoes, ice cold beer, Bar. Open from 11:30 am to 2 a.m. 294-1061 for dining reservations. Chef Rory Osborne • 292-4606 champagne, fountain soda, Baby's coffee, cakes and more! 292-3739. MANGOES, 700 Duval Street Can't miss the umbrellas at this wonder- BORALU'S SOUTHERN CAFE, family owned and operated by Lucy and ftil gathering place. Indoor and outdoor dining. Great island cuisine with a Amy Culver • 293-0498 Bob Mayo. Serving traditional Southern cuisine, Jamaican jerk chicken, Caribbean flavor, fresh local seafood, vegetarian dishes, oak burning pizza local seafood, vegetables by the TON and lots more. Affordable daily luach oven and full bar. Lunch 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., After the Beach Sandwich Citv Beach Eddie Brittingham • 296-6765 and dinner specials. Monday thru Saturday, noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday 4 Menu 4:30 - 6 p.m., Dinner 6 p.m. - midnight. All major credit cards. p.m. to 10p.m.. MM 10,2964664. 292-4606. Natural BOSTON CHICKEN offers homestyle cooking featuring oven roasted MANGROVE MAMA'S now with full bar serves natural and seafood Relaxation ft. rotisserie chicken, mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, macaroni and served in an old tyme Keys outdoor, indoor atmosphere from 11 a.m. to1 1 LUNCH cheese, garlic and dill new potatoes. Try one of our chicken pot pies, or the p.m., seven days a week. Brunch or lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. & Pride Moa-Sat. new vegetable pot pie with an abundance often vegetables in an herb with dinner from 5:30 to1 0 p.m. Weekend entertainment begins with Moe First 921Truman Ave. Products 11:30-2:30 supreme sauce topped with a unique seasoned mashed potato crust. Open Melanne, 4 to 8 p.n. on Fridays, Sam Anderson on Saturdays, Jawara and National KeyVfet from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Sunday thru Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10:00p.m., Off-Shore alternate with reggae and calypso tunes on Sunday nights. Bank DINNER Friday and Saturday. Located at 2704 N. Roosevelt Blvd. in the Overseas Located on mile marker 20 on the Overseas Hwy in Sugarloaf. Mangrove Of Thr Florida KQ* 7 nights 294-2995 Marketplace. Phone ahead for pick-up orders at 292-1428. Mama's accepts Mastercard and VISA. 745-3030. 1219 DUVAL STREET 1075 Duval Street 5:00-11:00 THE CRAB HOUSE has come to Key West. Come on in and enjoy our NICOLA SEAFOOD, Hyatt Resort, 601 Front Street. Experience casual, lively atmosphere as you savor those World Famous garlic and Gulfside dining and the ultimate in Caribbean and Northern Italian 292-3045 294-4817 steamed crabs, live Maine lobster, fresh Florida stone crabs, ocean fresh Cuisine, specializing in seafood. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also KYUSHU fish and so much more! Enjoy a cocktail on our patio bar overlooking lush enjoy our elaborately prepared Sunday Brunch. Indoor and outdoor dining, JAPANESE RESTAURANT • SUSHI BAR tropical gardens of the Sheraton Suites. Breakfast Buffet, $7.95,7 -10:30 with an incomparable view of the Gulf and sunset. NICK'S BAR & GRILL is a.m., Lunch from 11:30 a.m. -4 p.m. and Dinner, Sunday through our sunset bar serving American light dinners or extensive appetizers for a Thursday 4 -10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 4 -11 p.m.. 2001S. snack with your cocktails. Open 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Roosevelt Blvd., 294-1370. Thursday. Open 5 p.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday. All major credit Open 7 Days EUROPA SEAKRUZ , Dining - Dancing - Casino. Sails from Her A— cards accepted. For reservations call 296-9900. Truman Annexifares from $19.95, buffet included). Beef, seafood, chicken, OLIVE OILS CAFE, 70S Duval Street Mediterranean Terrace Dining Lunch or brunch pasta, salad bar. Fabulous meals prepared on-board daily.—a variety sure serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Creative food and drink firmly 11:00 am-3:00 pm to please anyone's appetite. Three full-liquor bars and continuous enter- rooted in the traditions of the European Mediterranean Coast fromth e Dinner tainment. For reservations call 296-PLAY. Lagoons of Portugal to the Canals of Venice. Visa/MC/Amex. Ample park- 5:30-10:00 pm JIMMY'S HICKORY HOUSE RESTAURANT located at 5948 Maloney ing in rear of Angela Street 294-8994. Natural and seafoods Avenue on Stock Island serves BBQ ribs, chicken, choice cut steak and PERRY'S OF THE FLORIDA KEYS, 3800 North Roosevelt Blvd. and in Key Gingerbread Square Gallery native seafood. Located at the end of Maloney Avenue directly on Largo. Open seven days. Featuring local seafood, prime rib, salad bar, key Key West's Premier Gallery AMELIA' served in an old tyme Oceanside Marina, Connie and Jimmy welcome old friends and customers lime pie. "Where friends meet to eat and drink." All major credit cards Keys atmosphere to join them a t the beer and wine bar, 3 TVs and 2 pool tables. Lunch is accepted. 294-8472. Open Daily I I M.M. 20 Sugarloaf Key 745-3030 served from Tuesday-Saturday 11 am to 2:30 p.m, and dinner 5 pm to 10 THE QUEEN'S TABLE, at the Santa Maria Motel, with indoor and pooi- pm Tuesday—Sundav, closed Monday. MC, VISA, AMX and accepted. side dining, serves breakfast daily from 7 —11 a.m. with a wide variety of ii) 1207 Duval Street -8900 VIRGINIA- 294-1788. . ... gourmet selections. From 11:30—2:00 the lunch menu gives salads and JIMMY BUFFETT'S MAHGARITAVILLE CAFE, 500 Duval Street Opens 11 sandwiches with choice appetizers and desserts. The dinner menu starts 1 I a.m. for lunch, dinner, and late night rock and roll, starting at 10:30 p.m. December 26. Master Card, Visa, and American Express are accepted at Serving fresh seafood, meats, salads & Key West favorites: Conch chowder, this locals' retreat with a full bar at the popular West Indies Bar nightly. TRUMAN' A Fabulous fritters, squid rings and the famous Cheeseburger in Paradise. 292-1435. 1401 Simonton Street. 292-0305. JOEY HARBISON'S BAR & GRILL, 627 Duval Street. Open 11:30 a.m. - 4 SOUTH BEACH SEAFOOD & RAW BAR, on the beach at the ocean end of Selection Of a.m. Featuring huge burgers, sandwiches and 12- oz. sirloins. Happy hour Duval Street. Fresh Key West seafood, baby back ribs, chicken, steak, oys- daily 5 -8 p.m. Ladies night every Monday and Tuesday 10:30 p.m. -1:30 ters, clams, nightly specials, full bar. Dine inside or outside on our beach BABY'S PLACE I OLIVIA. Cooking a.m. with half price drinks. Kitchen open till 3 a.m. Entertainment every deck. Open 7 a.m. to1 0 p.m. serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. 294-2727. weekend. 296-2115. SUM HOUSE, Thai restaurant. 829 Simonton Street. Authentic meals COFFEE BAR Tools & KELLY'S CARIBBEAN BAB/GRILL & BREWERY, 301 Whitehead. A unique and friendly service are offered seven days a week for lunch and dinner. experience. Join us for lunch, dinner and cocktails. Visit our Aeronautical The chef says, Thai food can be cooked any which way you Mice. Mild, SOUTHERNMOST COFFEE ROASTER PETRONIA- THE Kitchen Museum, writer's library, kid's pirate village, and brewery. We are the orig- medium and hot. But remember our old saying, The spicier you can eat the RESTAURANT inal home of Pan Am and feature an Airplane Wing Bar. 293-8484. sexier you'll be!" Reservations are strongly suggested. Free parking. IN AMERICA THE KEY WEST STORE KEY WEST BAR & GRILL, 1970 N. Roosevelt Blvd. Open daily for lunch 292-0302. 1111 Duval Street • Key West, FL 33040 STO-RE Supplies 11 a.m.- 5 p.m., serving dinner 5 p.m. to midnight with a reasonably priced SKY DRAGON CHINESE RESTAURANT, 2804 N. Roosevelt Blvd., menu featuring Jamaica jerked chicken, seafood jambalaya, shrimp Creole, Overseas Market Open 7 days for lunch & dinner 11 ajn. to 10:30 p.m. (305) 292-3739'(800) 523-2326 814 Duval Street panfried yellowtail, curried ribs, roast beef, steaks and prime rib au-jus. All Offering Szechuan cuisine. Our chef originates from Hong Kong bringing 292-9436 /1-800-621-3596 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC served with condiments. LA card not accepted on weekends. Major credit his expertise with lobster, spare ribs & much more. 293-0290. Eat in or MAIL ORDER WORLDWIDE cards accepted. 294-1057 takeout. 9 - 6 • Monday - Saturday KYUSHU JAPANESE & THAI GARDEN RESTAURANT, the finest, most SUNBEAM DELI AND GROCERIES. Serving sandwiches made to order authentic Japanese and Thai restaurant in the Florida Keys. Sushi bar. from a wide selection of delectables, fresh cut meats, cheeses, homemade Catering and banquet facilities available. Lunch Mon. - Sat 11:30-2:30. salads, pizza, fried chicken, cookedmeals, fresh produce, croissants, breads (Each business is keyed into the map. Check the 313 Margaret St. Dinner, 7 nights, 5:00 -11:00 p.m. 921 Truman Ave., 294-2995. baked on our premises, pies and cakes, beer and wine. Let us help with LA TE DA RESTAURANT. The Dream lives On... located in La Terraza your next party. Corner of White and Fleming. 500 White Street 294-8993. bottom left corner of each box for the number.) between Eaton & Caroline European Guest House at 1125 Duval Street. Gourmet food, tropical ' VIVA ZAPATA, 903 Duval Street. Traditional Mexican fare. Daily drinks served in a romantic, exotic setting. Brunch served daily from8:3 0 Southwestern specials. Enjoy our poolside dining. Open seven nights until 305-294-7994 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinner served from 6 p JD. to 11 p.m. (except Sunday). Try 11:30 p.m. 296-3138.0 M Tar Heel Trading Co, OPTICIANS 'n Upper Duval you'll find some Regional Italian Cuisine SALE 50% OFF of the best shopping in the Fine American Handcrafts 175 FRAMES & SUNGLASSES Polo • Armani • Calvin Klein & More • Rx Uns purchase not necessary Caribbean. There are art galleries, ^N Open Daily • 802 Duval St. 4A 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dairy ^ J 1102 Duval St « 292-7B0B craft galleries, clothing and SOUTHERNMOST BREWERY accessory stores, leather goods, HAPPY HOUR AT THE BAR restaurants and services from DRAFT BEER $1.50 • DOMESTICS $1.50 banking to kayak touring. Colorful WELL-DRINKS $2.00 Mediterranean BUFFALO WINGS $2.50/DOZEN new shops nestled comfortably old Galleries Terrace Dining 4 PM-7 PM Key West buildings, providing 615 Duval Street Extraordinary Contemporary Art 301 WHtTEHEAD ST . COBNER OF CAROLINE and Handcrofts from Aroundthe Woriek relaxed shopping in graceful 294-6565 JUST I BLOCK OFF DUVAL • 293-8484 LUNCH-DINNER 1100 Duval Street SUNDAY BRUNCH 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Key West, FL 305*294-3323 surroundings. You can't beat it. 7Oa Duval Street • (305) 294-8994 ^ L PAGE 16 sotares hill JANUARY 26, 1995 JANUARY 26, 1995 solares hill PAGE 17

Continued from previous page keeps the money in the community and Allow 40 percent for a staff of three constructs a unique identity for the and an office. That's higher than the community. averages cited by NALAA, but this is $15,000 for a high-quality festival Mamikon Jkeahe the Keys. Many office expenses can be that showcased Keys musicians, play- presents reduced with in-kind donations from wrights, writers, artists, and actors the community. MCFAC had rent-free could be matched with TDC funds as a offices in Key West for many years. tourist draw. At the same time, it would What An Arts Council Could Be Non-profit administrators generally generate income for community profes- sionals and serve as advertising for By Judi Bradford organization or an agency of local government that to the South. raise funds for the organization that them and for the community. supports cultural institutions, provides services to A teacher incentive grant program through the cover their salary. Those raised funds That's $45,000 of $70,000 that the 35 ey West and the Keys have a rich cultural the arts community, and arts programing to the citi- Arts for a Complete Education Project in Florida sup- could be matched to grants to double percent for average NALAA program- base that should be cultivated for the joy of zenry.. . serving the diverse art forms in the commu- ports creative arts education in the schools. the use of it. ming allows—still enough left for con- our residents and visitors. Our environment nity and making them accessible to the entire com- NALAA—an association which the Monroe Devote $20,000 to Arts in Education K certs in the park and classes, work- of literature, music, theater and the arts of the many munity." County Fine Arts Council claimed to be a member of, programs that not only expose children shops and lectures in church and school cultures that mix here is ripe for coordination. We Building relationships between the plenum of but in fact never was—numbers local arts agencies to arts, but also challenge them in cre- buildings. should have concerts in the parks, children's theaters, existing groups will strengthen each and all. (LAA) across the nation at 3800, with an aggregate ative participation. Recent studies have art classes in the churches, square dances in the Currently there are funding opportunities that can budget of $600 million; According to a NALAA survey, shown that children exposed to music The NALAA figures for grantmaking increase their math . Arts expand was 11 percent, giving us $22,000 to dis- schools, conga lines for special events, barber shop create projects. The Community/Artists Partnership the average budget for an LAA in a population range Written by Anthony Mjrriott & Alistair Foot Directed for MCT by Bill Leird prformances, quilting bees, story contests, playwrit- Project is offering grants to artists who will address of 30,000 to 99,999 (Monroe County's population is an education. This $20,000 could be tribute to artists and organizations in matched to state and federal arts-in-edu- the community. This can be matched on ing workshops, artists in residence programs, design- critical issues of the community through their medi- approximately 80,000) was in 1992 $145,805, with January 13, 14,20,21,27,28 er fountains. um. It is a matching grant of $2000 or more, which public agencies having slightly higher budgets than cation programs. This is an area where their behalf to other monies through An arts council with a knowledge of and an inter- means the applicant must find an equal amount. By private non-profit LAAs. McFAC's budget was the underserved arts communities desig- the arts council. February 2, 3,4 est in the community will give the community a sense using an arts council's government funds to match $234,000. nation would work for us. Part of the With 9 percent for services, $18,000 Curtain time 8:00 p.m. allocation could be used for funding could go toward an artist directory, spe- of vitality and identity that it will get no other way. other grants, the budget can be expanded. Income for these groups came from these sources: Key Colony Beach City Hall artist residencies that involve children cific project fundraising assistance, It is possible. Anyone who has worked with a func- Grantsmanship is a principle part of arts administra- 50 percent public; 31 percent earned; 19 percent pri- in professional work. Projects that link block booking, central accounting and tional arts council is aware of what can be done by a tion, as is general fundraising. There are grants to be vate. The average LAA of this size, according to the Anerican Airlines/American Eagle will once again be a sponsor ond donate 2 round-trip tickets in the existing organizations to educational marketing, and advocacy. conscientious administrator who is alert to funding had for arts in education, public art, multicultural- survey, spent their money thusly: 35 percent for pro- opportunities could be sponsored here. domestic system, to be awarded on -the last night of the show. possibilities in a variety of arenas and who has a cre- ism —the diversity of heritage — and the individual gramming; 11 percent for grantmaking to the commu- Many of these figures came from Kim ative spark for staying on top of all the ways artists media. Monroe County is classified as an underserved nity; 9 percent in services such as an artist directory; Allocate $10,000 for art in public Northrop's research files for the new Key can be assisted. Dance space can be found in the community and is available for special funding for 3 percent for cultural planning; 36 percent for admin- places. This amount could also be West Arts Council (which will probably Play made possible by arrangement -with abandoned second floor of a shop or a military build- that condition. istration (MCFAC spent over 60 percent here); 5 per- matched in other grants. It could be be changing its name to SouthernMost Arts Council to broaden its scope). They ing. Performance space can be coordinated with The Southern Arts Federation funds arts pro- cent for fundraising, and 1 percent for other. The combined with percent-for-arts pro- Tickets available at: schools and churches who may have empty rooms on grams in the South that promote, identify and expand average LAA received 41 percent of its support from grams which are common in most are readily available to anyone willing to weekends or evenings. In-kind donations of advertis- the arts of southern communities. Currently they local government; MCFAC receives approximately 38 urban areas. Developments are look around and request information from granting institutions and profes- DUCK KEY EMPORIUM FOOD FOR THOUGHT KEY COLONY DELI ing, materials and accommodations can be distribut- emphasize seven major initiatives: Arts Education; percent. required to set aside 1 or 2 percent, or 794 Duck Key Drive 5800 Overseas Highway KCB Causeway ed to organizations working on special projects. New Information Services; Performing Arts; Visual and If we suppose the MCFAC has an operating budget more, for art enhancement of their pro- sional associations. If the Monroe developments can be enhanced with sculpture and Media Arts; Folk Arts; Jazz; Southern Arts of $200,000, that money could be functioning as fol- ject or public areas. This is how public County Fine Arts Council continues on WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED EDIE'S HALLMARK SHOP murals. Exchange/Special Projects. The Gainesville Friends lows. buildings get mosaic murals, inlaid instead of dissolving, they will want to 8911 Overseas Highway Big Pine Shopping Ctr The National Association of Local Arts Agencies of Jazz got $1500 from them; the American Dance floors and elegant entrance treatments. request information and accept it when For more information call 74-3-0994 (NALAA) defines an arts council as: "a community Festival got ten times that for bringing their festival Continued on next page Using local artists to produce the work it comes in—finally. • America rcAkilnrf

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OBJETS D'ART and HISTORICAL EXHIBITS will Internationally acclaimed local artists Sal Salinero and John art, painted steel drum cut-outs, watercolors, Haitian art, Beehive appear in the next issue of Solares Hill. Kiraly. Other nationally recognized artists include George sculptures by Caribbean and Keys artists. Daily, 10 a.m. to 10 Carey, Ken Hawk, Carol Sadowski, Richard P. Matson, Paul p.m. 1000 Duval Street. 292-0060. Arsenault and Sharon Howe Myers. Daily 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. EAST BANK GALLERY—Paintings by local artists. Call for CHANGING Emus -Uptown" at 1207 Duval Street. 296-8900. appointment. 706 White Street. 296-2679. AUDUBON HOUSE—Audubon's prints and HARRISON GALLERY —Group Exhibit of local artists. Helen GUILD HALL GALLERY —Eighteen keys artists in a coopera- the porcelain birds of Dorothy Doughty. Daily Harrison wood sculptures. Daily, noon to 5 p.m. or ring the bell. tive gallery featuring the island's widest variety of arts and admission $6, children 6 to 12 years old $2, chil- A Fabulous Musical Tour of the Sixties 825 White Street. 294-0609. fine crafts. Daily, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and often later. 614 dren under six free. AAA, AARP, military, local KEY WEST ART CENTER — The oldest gallery in Key West. Duval St. 296-6076. and other discounts. Daily, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 205 Whitehead Daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 301 Front St. ISLAND ARTS—Fine arts, decorative painting, pottery and By Jane Phillips | rience that celebrated the dawning of the age of ways than one. The spoof of Annette Funicello is St. 294-2116. 294-1241. handcrafted jewelry. Operated and created by twelve local Aquarius. Parents, as always, were left in a state very funny and there's a drop-dead tribute to CARIBBEAN GALLERY—Paintings and prints directly from artists. Daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 1128 Duval Street. 292- Cuba. John Braod paintings from Cayman Islands. Jack Baron LUCKY STREET GALLERY—Key West and the Keys: nder the direction of New Yorkers Greg j ofshock. Aretha Franklin. The show comes to a close with Paintings by Lincoln Perry, A. D. Tinkham and Rick Worth. 9909 .HAITIAN ART COMPANY—Spirit flags, papier mache, Roderick and Jeffrey Buschman two of ! The opening night production got off to a slow Shook leading the ensemble in "Aquarius/Let the Key West primitives. Feron Bell surrealism. Cloth works by Opens with a reception Wednesday, January 25, from 7 to 9 paintings, wood sculpture, metal cut-outs by Haitian artists. i- Lynne Vantriglia. Caribbean art, painted steel drum cut-outs, p.m. Open daily lla.m.-6 p.m., Sunday noon-6 p.m. 919 Duval. Daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 600 Frances St. 296-8932. U Key Wests most talented veteran per- | start. But once Sally O'Boyle sang My Sunshine In." watercolors, Haitian art, sculptures by Caribbean and keys 294-3973. JOY GALLERY—Irma Quigley, new prints "Tropical formers, Marjorie Paul-Shook and Sally O'Boyle | Boyfriends Back" the show caught fire. In one Greg Roderick (director) and Jeffrey artists. Daily 10 a.ra. to 10 p.m. 100 Duval Street. 292-0060. STUDIO 227—This unique gallery' will be closing tem- Retreat", "After the Rain" and "Sunny Day on Pine Street". are matched with four fresh-faced newcomers in snazzy number after another the performers are Bushbaum (musical director) deserve credit for a EAST MAHTELLO MUSEUM & GALLERY —"Paradise in porarily and reopening in a new location in January. Watch Pomm, Bilodeau, Higues Soucy. Open daily except Wednesday Color Key West Photographs from he 1960's runs through here for new address. 294-7141. 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., sometimes later. Viewing appointments Beehive at the Waterfront Playhouse. alternately, sweet, sexy, funny, glamorous and production that rarely falters. February 24. Daily 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. $5 for adults, $1 for chil- available. Please call for more info. 429 Caroline at the corner Chances are you haven't seen this foursome The costumes, courtesy of the Gateway dren, under 7 free. Free to locals 9:30-10:30 Sunday mornings. of Duval. 296-3039. 3501S. Roosevelt Blvd. 296-3913. CONTINUING EXHIBITS before. Lolita Scurry and Ann Fisher are making Playhouse and coordinated by Debbie Kleinman, BARON'S FOLK ART GALLERY — Folk art paintings and KENNEDY GALLERY—Jim Racchi sculpture. Bernard their stage debut. Sharyn Ramirez appeared in are great fun. Everything from full skirts with FLORIDA KEYS COMMUNITY COLLEGE GALLERY — Images Oulie, French Impressionism. Also, mixed media by Zbyszek, from Antiquity: Photographs of Ancient World Cultures by painted objects. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sweet Charity last season and Laura Callahan prim peter pan collars, slinky sequined gowns, 802 Truman Avenue. 294-3629. oil paintings by Naokao. Michael Lew serigraphs. Oil floral Martin Groffman and Wendy Tucker, and artifacts from the paintings by Michele Kennedy. Watercolor streetscapes by has only been in Key West one year. boas, high heels, short skirts, fluffy party dresses cradle of civilization. Opens with a reception Friday, January BONE ISLAND ARTS—A cooperative of 26 keys artists. Sunday to Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday to Saturday Robert Kennedy. Daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., maybe later. 1130 Together this cast of six, along with six stage and go-go boots keep the show lively. Each is a 27,1995,6:30 to 8:30 pm. and runs through March 3. Monday- Duval St. 294-5997. Thurs. 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Fri, 7:30 a.m. to4:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 800 Caroline Street. 294-0707. musicians, Jeffrey Buchsbaum, Fritz Zigler, Dave treat (except for one number where tiny Sally CARIBBEAN GALLERY—Paintings and prints directly from KENNEDY STUDIOS—Graphics, limited edition prints. 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Closed Sunday. Junior College Rd., Daily. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. 133 Duval St. 294-5850; 9 a.m. to 10 Fadden, Nancy Hoffman, Alan Whitman and O'Boyle is simply overwhelmed with yards and Stock Island, 296-9081, ext. 252. Cuba. John Braod paintings from Cayman Islands. Phyllis Jean acrylic on silk. Jack Baron Key West primitives. Feron p.m., 511 Duval St. 294-S564; and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 310 Front Terry Keef, turn the theatre into rock n' roll heav- yards of fabric, beads and a lengthy wig.) GINGERBREAD SQUARE GALLERY—"Key West Classics", oil St. 293-0999. paintings by Paul Arsenault, January 16 through January' 30. Bell surrealism. Cloth works by Lynne Vantriglia. Caribbean en. For those of you who might not remember "bee- LEDABRUCE GALLERY—World-class gallery of originals, hive" was a popular hair style in the 60s. It fol- many local artists. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 Beehive recreates the decade of the 60s by p.m. Oceanside on U.S.I, MM 30.2, Big Pine. 872-0212. celebrating music made famous by Patti LaBelle, lows that there would be an emphasis on hair- PER PERSON j ' WITH THIS AD- - - - - LOEBER-STANTON GALLERY— Originals by international Brenda Lee, Leslie Gore, Sonny & Cher, Petula dos. The wigs — there are dozens of them — are artist Joe Loeber. By appointment. 1619 Atlantic Blvd. 296- Clark, Connie Francis, etc. Given the stylish fabulous and they really add to the entertainment Browse through the home of 8996. value of the show. MILLER GALLERY—Abstract paintings by Helen Colley. treatment they deserve are the stars of the era: Florida's First Millionaire... Monday through Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. and by appointment. The Supremes, Tina Turner and Aretha Franklin. Michael Boyer's perfectly pink set works beau- Most Elaborate Key West Home 517 Duval St. 2nd Floor. 294-7687. The show begins in 1960. That's the year John tifully and David Miller created a knock-out Come explore this fabulous PASSION GALLERY—New gallery of new artists. Unusual F. Kennedy was elected president; Elvis Presley TINA sign construction. The musicians definitely tiirn-af-the-centuiy mansion expressionist works. 517 Fleming Street. 295-0900. was discharged from the army; Rome hosted the have the beat—I'm still humming the melodies. influenced by the lifestyles ROBINSON GALLERY— Featuringinternational artists. of Millionaires. Daily, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 711 Duval St. 292-1655. Olympics and dream-girl Sandra Dee became If you were around in the 60s (even if you Marvel at the three stories of SOMETHING SPECIAL —Fine art, decorative jewelry, art engaged to heart-throb Bobby Darin. Looking didn't rock around the Christmas tree.) this show magnificent interiors, nil with glass, erotic photography by David Morgan, underwater nude back it seems like an age of innocence—vocal will bring back memories. If you're younger, you period furnishings, created by EXOTIC WORLD. ART & CRAFT SHOW photos by Marian Roth, 3-D serigraphs by Charles Fazzino, American & European al Nancy Forrester's "The Secret Garden" watercolors by Harvey Dodd and George Salhofer. Daily 10 groups had names like The Angels, Chiffons, can check out what horrified parents way back craftsmen, when expense was a.m. to 1 p.m. 1210 Duval. 295-0660. Shangrilas. then. If you think the music is too loud, your gen- 1 Tribal Rugs • Jewelry • Boxes • Baskets • Masks Photo: Tom Netting no object . SOUTH WING GALLERY—Impressionistic photography by Before the decade was over J.F.K. was assassi- eration gap is showing. Temple Gongs • Buddhas • Wood Carvings Marjorie Paul-Shook in Beehive at Waterfront Playhouse Open Daily 294-S349 Chuck Pearson. Daily, except Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. In nated in Texas and Martin Luther King, Jr. suf- Beehive is part of a community outreach pro- Special (irinip Rates Available Soire THURSDAY,Jan. 26th, 5 to 9 Whitehead Street Pottery at 1011 Whitehead St. 294-5067. TffiBiNS PIP GALLERY—A working gallery featuring paint- fered the same fate in Alabama. The Beatles dynamic. Especially memorable were the | gram — an appeal for young people to get FRIDAY, Jan. 27th, 10 to 5 • SATURDAY, Jan. 28th, 10 to 5 Supremes Medley (Scurry, Fisher, Ramirez); "Its involved. Its a showcase for some fresh new talent Soirc SATURDAY, Jan. 28th, 5 to 9 • SUNDAY, Jan. 29th, 10 to 5 ings and drawings by local artists. Hours by appointment. landed in a musical invasion of the U.S.A. War The Curry Mansion Tour 1311 Pine Street. 294-0671. protests, flower children and an unprecedented My Party" (Shook); "Where the Boys Are" that you will undoubtedly see again. Riskltit'il Wttiuiuil UinJmork One Freeschool Lane (across from Heron House between Southard 4 WYLAND GALLERIES—Marine life gallery. 717 Duval (O'Boyle); "AFool In Love" (Fisher); "River Deep >ll Caroline Street • Key Wen, Florida Flemfng in the 600 block of Simonlon. No parking in lane, please.) happening in Woodstock reflected a change in Go for the music, go for the costumes, go for the 1-Hlvck East of Duval Street Street. 292-9711 FAX 292-9669. attitude. In 1968 the anti-establishment musical Mountain High" (Scurry). It couldn't be any wigs! Hair came to Broadway. Music reflected the sweeter than Callahan singing "Will You Love Me This show runs through February 12. Call the times. The pouting lyrics from "My Boyfriend's Tomorrow" or any more sizzlingthan the Tina box office for exact dates and reservations 294- Back" gave way to a psychedelic tribal rock expe- Turner medley when the stage lit up in more 5015. • "icHtua&ee T&cttcamt. "pine s4*&- gotten, euttt t&e "pounders. £>

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EDWARD B. KNIGHT, RA. frank e. taylor, editor Christine naughfcon, editor -«.«_.• * .^ REALTOR® RAFT SHOW Knight Realty, Inc. Box 974-336 Duval St. Key West, FL 33040 305-294-5155 • 305-292-1116 Fax Coming Out In The Army Take advantage of my 37yrs. By Ellis Amburn Long before coming out, he showed signs of New Kid In Town s Icdape-sa't, Owed and Operaed Member of Ttie Prj jerti3l Rest Easts Al&atas, t'.c. being someone destined to sabotage all his best ByWallyDoone N.Y., where he majored in composition. In 1993 hen handsome, 23-year-old Sgt. Jose efforts. Though a gung-ho militarist since child- he achieved the distinction of serving as the Zuniga publicly admitted his homosex- hood, he refused a West Point scholarship. Later he flamingo nods his head twice, attacks youngest musical director in the history of the FLA. KEYS MORTGAGE CO. uality in 1993, he was bullied and bust- he dropped out of prestigious Texas A&M to Lovewell Institute in Kansas, a summer theater W the keyboard, and simultaneously the rest Licensed Mortgage Brokerage Business ed by Army brass, his stripes ripped from his attend jerkwater San Antonio College. Though workshop where students compose, design and T of the flamingos in the pit begin pounding Commercial • Residential sleeves in a scene of Neanderthal brutality. His- he fancies himself a stylish writer, you'd need a on their instruments for a lively version of Huey execute a musical play in all aspects (book, book is valuable as a timely reminder that the machete to hack your way through turgid prose Private Investor Loans Lewis' "Hip To Be Square." OK, it's not really a music, set design, tech...) in just three weeks. Also Non-Qualifying Loans U.S. military still mirrors the 1 like, "I was quitting the corps pit, it's a balcony ten feet above the right side of And last fall before coming to Key West Tamir larger society's bigotry and because it was too damp a place to the stage and they aren't really flamingos, attended a film-scoring workshop in L.A, with 201 Front Street, Suite 210 • Key West, FL 33040 homophobia. But unfortunate- shine; where there is no oxygen, they're flamingo hats on the fourteen other select mem- (305)295-0430 ly, the kid can't write. Few the fire will not light, I explained." heads of the players in the pit bers, a workshop which culmi- readers will make it to the sec- Better try explaining that one orchestra for Flamingo nated in the performance and ond half of the book, which lays again. Follies, at the new Club recording of each student's bare the frightening dynamics Sometimes he sounds like a bad Chameleon. The flamingo composition by a forty-piece Integrity. of coming out in the military. translation of the Upanishads. For encrusted with extra rhine- orchestra, conducted by the Zuniga is an unlikely candi- example: "While most who had stones sits atop the head of composer. He played me a Reliability. JANUARY 28 date for heroism. Though gay, opened the same door toenlight - keyboardist, bandleader and tape of the performance, two Experience. asm he's a Republican, which makes enment seemed content with a life musical director Tamir and a half minutes of music to fe and 29, 1995 about as much sense as Sandra so ostensibly devoid of distur- Hendelman, the brightest accompany an action Bernhart in the DAE. Though bance, for me there was a sedulous young musical mind to come to sequence, and I was stunned THE, WAM to SPM Zuniga has the guts to come fascination for the quality of life Key West in a long time. not only by the depth of Whiiehead Street • Key West out, he vitiates the gesture which was frequently exasperat- At a fresh-faced twenty- orchestral technique but by PORTER-ALLEN when a reporter asks him, ing." How's that again? the perfectly evocative nature COMPANY THE REAJ. FLORIDA. three years of age, Tamir does "Have you even had sex with a If ever a writer needed an edi- not bring the wealth of bar- of the music. A major talent Key Largo-451-1980 INSURANCE man?" tor, here's your man, but listen to room experience as the hard- here. Key West • 294-2542 SINCE 1891 "No," Zuniga says, lying. him rant: "I also detested being boiled road dogs we often So why Key West? "I want- 513 Southard Street "Answering yes," he explains, edited...(editors make) changes for review in this space. He does ed to get out and play; I knew "would ensure me time in the change's sake to satisfy their hun- bring a very impressive musi- David (Spangler, director of David W. Freeman, C.P.C.U. brig for sodomy charges." What gry egos while crushing others'. I Tamir Hendelman Flamingo Follies) from Pocket Books • $22.00 cal education and a lively and William A. Freeman, III, C.I.C. a time to think oUhatl To make would not be fodder for these liter- open-minded approach to his work; these com- Lovewell and it seemed like a good opportunity. iRiiiiiil ary piranhas." Obviously, or we Elizabeth M. Freeman matters worse, he violates mili- bined with a sure-footed sense of direction should You know, it's funny, all the other students at the tary regulations by wearing a Meritorious wouldn't have amazing Zuniga-isms like: "The guarantee his success at a very high professional film scoring workshop wanted to be reclusive, go Service Medal ribbon that he is not entitled to. source of evil agonizing my already throbbing level. Here's a little history. He started playing back to school, get their doctorate. But I do have Third Annual The authorities nail him on this stupid technical- head was a painfully pure, high-yield neon flash electric organ at the age of seven, moved on to three goals in Key West—to get a tan, to find a ity — despite having named him "1993 Soldier of echoing the technopop beat of Erasure's "Blue piano and was soon winning local keyboard com- girlfriend, and to play some jazz piano gigs." As if the Year" — and he ends up apologizing to the Savannah." petitions, performing not just traditional pieces on cue, a statuesque young woman passes us; Army instead of doing what he should have done: Oh, shut up, Jose! But we're all grateful to you but original ones as well, early writings he calls Tamir's head bobs up, curiously flamingo-like. PERFORMANCE sue their asses. In 1992, Petty Officer Keith for your courage, however ineptly expressed. • "fantasies." Each competition brought another "Maybe only two goals now," he ventures. You \ / Meinhold was kicked out of the Navy for coming opportunity, including a summer at Tanglewood can catch him at the show Wednesday through out but sued in federal court and was reinstated Ellis Amburn is the author of Pearl: The in Massachusetts and four years at the presti- Sunday or after the show on Wednesday at the Oword POETRY to active duty the following year. 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