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Rams Head wins Key West Amphitheater management contract

BY PRU SOWERS team of city department heads but Ironically, it was the sales pitch That led to concerns voiced by KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER when city commissioners were asked We’ve Got the Keys’ production part- residents Richard Talmadge and to approve the ranking and begin con- ner, AAG Live, made that may have Edie Hambright, who worried that fter a prolonged tract negotiations, We’ve Got the Keys sunk their bid. AAG has produced the brand-new Truman Waterfront Adebate over which President and CEO Nadine Gross- large national and international con- Park, where the amphitheater is lo- company was better man-Orr went to the March 20 com- certs and events, including Taylor cated, would be overrun by concert suited to manage the mission meeting to argue strenuously Swift and Bruno Mars concerts and productions. Key West Amphithe- that her proposal had not been given a the Billboard Latin Music Awards. “The amphitheater is the tail. The ater, Rams Head Group, which pro- fair shake. Commissioners postponed AAG owner Jason Atwell promised to Truman Waterfront Park is the dog,” duces concerts at the Key West Theater the vote to the next meeting, where bring similar big-name talent to the Talmadge said. “How do you make and the lawn space at 24 North Hotel, both companies brought out senior amphitheater, using the business rela- this park a real jewel and a communi- emerged as the winner. executives, clients and supporters to tionships he has developed. ty resource?” Rams Head and We’ve Got the Keys, make their case for why they were the “We have put enough money and “A park for locals, not a big, huge a local firm that produces Fantasy Fest, better choice. Rams Head prevailed by infrastructure [into their proposal revenue. Not a big, huge amphitheater the Key West Songwriter’s Festival and a 5-2 vote, giving City Manager Jim sponse] that we will do something in with all kinds of national and inter- other events in the city, were the only Scholl the go-ahead to begin nego- the Keys. We just hope that those big national performances, loud to us,” two companies that responded to the tiating a contract that will define the artists come to the Key West Amphi- Hambright said. city’s Request for Qualifications. Rams revenue the city will receive from each theater and not somewhere else,” he XX Continued on page 8 Head was ranked higher by a selection concert and event. told commissioners.

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PUBLISHER/EDITOR Guy deBoer Linda Russin NEWS WRITERS Dec 1949 — April 2019 Pru Sowers Terry Schmida n Wednesday, April 17, 2019, PHOTOGRAPHERS OLinda Kay Hamlin Russin, Ralph DePalma, Bill Klipp, Guy deBoer loving and dedicated member of the Key West community, unexpectedly DESIGN passed away. Nand K. Pandey, [email protected] Linda was born on Dec. 23, 1949, in Bartlesville, OK, to Rob- PIXEL WRANGLER JT Thompson ert and Bernis (Bivens) Hamlin. She received her English/Journalism de- CONTRIBUTORS gree from the University of Okla- Jeff Johnson & homa in 1968. Linda taught En- Paula Forman Short Answers glish, journalism and cheerleading Ian Brockway at Westminster Christian School Tropic Sprockets in Miami, and was a trade journal Tammy Fox-Royer editor before becoming the Public Florida Keys SPCA Sylvia Bogart Relations Director at Victoria Hos- Astrologically Yours pital in Miami. She then became the Joanna Brady Public Relations Director at Memo- Reviewer rial Hospital in Hollywood, Flori- INTERN da, where she met her husband, Dr. Divya Navani JohnRussin. John and Linda mar- ried in December 1987 and raised ADVERTISING their daughter Alissa, who is a me- Jose DeLaRosa – 585.203.5156 chanical engineer in Boston. Ashley Williamson – 410.999.4917 John and Linda acquired Key 305.296.1630 West’s WIIS-FM Island Radio in Advertising Deadline Every Friday 1995, and Linda began working at the station full-time in 2008. Linda was the owner, operator, sta- PRINT-READY advertising materials due by tion manager, sales representative, DJ, community outreach coordinator, news director, programmer, Friday every week for next issue of KONK Life. weatherman, maintenance manager and cleaning crew for Island 106.9 and one of her greatest thrills Ad Dimensions Horizontal and Vertical: was when she went to a business and heard that they were playing her radio station for customers. Full, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/8 page, bizcard Linda was currently serving as Secretary of The Rotary Club of Key West and was slated to become Ad Submissions President for the 2020-2021 Rotary Year. Serving her Key West community through Rotary since JPG, TIFF, PDF — digital formats only 2005 was one of Linda’s greatest passions and she dearly loved the Rotary family she had joined. Send to [email protected] Linda was interested in history and genealogy and was a standing member of the Cherokee Na- CIRCULATION tion. She loved Southern-style cooking, Oklahoma Sooners football, exercising, murder mysteries, Kavon Desilus ASSISTANT keeping in touch with friends through social media, and helping anyone in need. Ben Neff ASSISTANT Always up for an exciting adventure, Linda went skydiving with the U.S. Army’s Golden Knights, KONK Life is published weekly by KONK caught a trap on aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, flew in the U.S. Navy Blue Angels Communications Network in Key West, Fla. C-130 “Fat Albert” and went to Marine Corps boot camp at Parris Island. Editorial materials may not be reproduced Linda was preceded in death by her father, Robert, her mother, Bernis, and her brother Steve. without written permission from the network. She is survived by husband John, daughter Alissa, brother John (Margaret), sister Jane (Nick) and KONK Communications Network numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Donations may be made in Linda’s name to The Rotary Club (305) 296-1630 • Key West, Florida of Key West Foundation at 1107 Key Plaza Box 294, Key West, FL 33040. www.konklife.com

4 www.konklife.com • MAY 2-8, 2019 FLORIDA KEYS Academic Challenge Goes to States

BY EMILY BRACHER teams were “fast” and “versatile.” Ford KONK LIFE STUDENT WRITER elaborates, “They could answer questions like foreign language questions, fter a successful season, Key West science questions, math questions, and AHigh School’s Academic Chal- answer them quickly.” lenge made its way to Orlando, Flor- The last time Key West Academ- ida, to compete in states from April ic Challenge team went to states was 10-13. There, they went up against 2016. Ford believes that the level of many different schools from around competition this year was about the the state. same, but that some years the team In the starting round, they came in does better than others. The team came first place. According to club director up with plans on what to improve on, Elizabeth Ford, it was a “commanding such as reading lists, speed, and ways win” that had them well ahead of the to deal with the competition. second place team. That led them to For many on the team, this was the semi-finals the next day. their last competition. Senior Melody “The competition was stiff, and we (L-R) Melody Morales, Daniel Walsh, Emerson Farris, George Bellenger, Morales looked back on her time in didn’t make it past the second round,” Jasmine Sander, Nicole Frank, and Mrs. Elizabeth Ford during the April Ford explains and notes that the other competition in Orlando. XX Continued on page 8

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5 www.konklife.com • MAY 2-8, 2019 FLORIDA KEYS Put some funk into your junk and roll on over to the 2019 Papio Kinetic Sculpture & Art Bike Parade

Key West, April 24 adventures and more flaunting (details, inspiration, and ideas of your Fantasy Fest and Mystick at papiokineticparade.com). he fourth annual Papio Kinet- Krewe costuming brilliance. Here’s the entire schedule low-down Tic Sculpture & Art Bike Parade, 3. YOU CAN EMBRACE YOUR on the roll-down: part of a three-day tribute to late Key REBEL SPIRIT! No need to be • Friday, May 3, 6:00 – 7:00pm: Largo rebel folk artist Stanley Pap- the next Stanley Papio or Theo Key West-based artist and Jansen to make your own Ki- academic Molly Ross presents io, is set to launch from the Custom netic Art Sculpture Float or Art “Spectacle in the Street: Art House Museum at noon on Satur- Bike—some creative inclination of the Parade” at the Custom day, May 4. Whether you chose to mixed with a dash of kinetic sav- House Museum, 281 Front spectate or create your own kinetic vy will do. The only requirement Street. Free, but register in sculpture float or art bike, here are is that they are physically moved advance for a guaranteed seat 8 great reasons you should roll your- by you (and/or a teammate(s)). at kwahs.org/events. selves there! 4. YOUR CONCH CRUISER • Saturday, May 4: The Fourth 1. IT’S FAMILY-FRIENDLY, 2. A CHANCE TO RECYCLE COULD USE SOME LOVE. Annual Papio Kinetic Sculpture art-inspired, human-powered YOUR JUNK WITH YOUR Dress up the wheels you’ve got, and Art Bike Parade – a wild fun! Think art with parts OWN SPECIAL FUNK. Excel- register your Art Bike and call and wonderful cavalcade of that move. lent excuse for dumpster diving yourself parade-ready! art-inspired, human-powered, 5. YET ANOTHER REASON mobile sculptures and art bikes TO WEAR A TUTU! And launches from the Custom where else are you going to House Museum at noon (but wear that hat? come as early as 11:00am for 6. YOU CAN GO BAREFOOT pre-parade line-up festivities!) AND REWARD YOUR RECY- and travels down Front Street CLING INGENUITY WITH to Duval Street, then Southard BEER….just like Stanley Papio! Street to the Key West Amphi- 7. THERE WILL BE AWARDS! theater, where more fun awaits. MUSIC! AND DANCING! • After the parade, 1:00 – As the Parade ends, a party 3:00pm: It’s a post-parade par- with awards ceremony, live ty at the Truman Waterfront music, refreshment booths, Amphitheater, with awards cer- and the most awesome of Kid’s emony, live music performed Zones begins at the Truman by The Wilde Awake featuring Waterfront Amphitheater – Tony Baltimore, refreshment and admission is FREE for pa- booths, and an incredible Kid’s rade registrants, Key West Art Zone complete with a rock & Historical Society members climbing wall, giant water with membership card and slide, obstacle course, “Papio’s kids aged 18 and under! (Gen- Recycled Art Workshop” area, eral admission just $5.00). archery tag, the famous Imag- 8. IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO ination Playground giant blue REGISTER! Deadline is blocks, and a fun inflatable April 30 for Kinetic Sculpture special for the very wee ones. Floats and May 1 for Art Bike • Sunday, May 5: Free admission Entries. Entry fees are $25 for all day to Fort East Martello Kinetic Sculpture Teams; $15 Museum, 3501 South Roos- for Art Bikes; with registration evelt Blvd., and the permanent fee waived for Key West Art exhibit of Stanley Papio sculp- & Historical Society members ture works. n 6 www.konklife.com • MAY 2-8, 2019 FLORIDA KEYS Hola Amigos! It’s Fiesta Time! Schooner Wharf’s 25th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration is on Sunday, May 5th (obviously)

or a “caliente” night, join in the Hot with Spanish vocalist and keyboard- FTaco Eating Contest -- a timed com- ist Noel Torres. Lots of rhythms and petition to see who can eat three Schoo- melodies that will make you dance ner Wharf Tacos, down a shot of Tequi- into the steamy Cinco de Mayo night! la, eat a hot jalapeño, and finish an icy Peppers, prizes, giveaways, plus cold Corona in the least amount of time. special drink prices & margaritas add D.J. Señor Bill Hoebee will of- up to CINCO de MAYO at Schooner fer color commentary of the contest Wharf Bar. during a live remote broadcast on For more information, please call WAIL 99.5. and listening to hot Latino music. the mainland performing Spanish Schooner Wharf at (305) 292-9520, Or, you can win a prize for the best Dance to the sizzling sounds of and mixed grooves. Well-known sing- visit us at SchoonerWharf.com or like Mexican hat while sipping margaritas Cool Coconuts Band, a group in from er Sam Ramos fronts the band, along us on Facebook. n

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7 www.konklife.com • MAY 2-8, 2019 FLORIDA KEYS Rams Head wins... produces smaller concerts but also Academic Challenge... feeling than being a productive win- XX Continued from page 3 has 10 years’ experience managing an XX Continued from page 5 ner. If you don’t study or try to learn amphitheater in Baltimore, MD. Bill for a competition, you just won’t feel That led commissioners to take a Muehlhauser, founder and partner the club. “With Academic Challenge as proud.” step back and consider the park holis- in Rams Head, said the Pier 6 Am- you have to study beyond your class- In Melody’s opinion, Mrs. Ford tically, not just the amphitheater. phitheater was an underused facility es, making learning not a responsibil- is one of the best parts of joining “I think where we’re struggling when they took it over, bringing the ity, but an interest. Academic Chal- Academic Challenge. “I cannot em- right now… is what do we want this average number of annual concerts at lenge has quite literally challenged phasize enough that Mrs. Ford is to be,” Commissioner Mary Lou the facility from six to 35 and creating me to learn more” she explains. one of the best teachers at Key West Hoover said. a revenue stream for that city. Melody’s advice to the up and com- High School. I strongly believe that Commissioners Sam Kaufman “We took the Baltimore amphithe- ing members for next year is, “You no one should graduate from high and Clayton Lopez voted in favor of ater, we brought it from a ‘D ‘market get what you put in. Don’t think that school without having a teacher We’ve Got the Keys, citing their pos- to an ‘A’ market. We delivered a check because there’s a genius on your team, quite like her.” itive experience working with Gross- to the city every year for 10 years. you can sit back and smell the flow- Meetings start up again next year. man-Orr in the past. But the rest of Nobody else was doing that,” Muehl- ers. It’s crucial to study and get to the For more information on the club, the commission said they were more hauser said. “I’m very proud of what caliber in which you can assist your contact Elizabeth Ford at elizabeth. comfortable with Rams Head, which our company has been able to do.” n team in winning. There is no better [email protected]. n

8 www.konklife.com • MAY 2-8, 2019 FLORIDA KEYS Senior Deputy City Zonta Key West Hosts Clerk Sue Harrison 37th Annual Radio Day onta Club of Key West will hold $4,500 Grand Prize (need not be pres- Zits 37th Annual Radio Day on Fri- ent to win). 100% of proceeds from the honored for her years day, May 3rd from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. event support Zonta scholarships for It will be held at The Side Bar--504 Key West High School seniors and local Angela Street, around the corner from women advancing their careers. of service Aqua Nightclub. Please join us for Only 250 of the $50 Chance Draw- our live remote broadcast on WEOW ing tickets will be sold, awarding 92.7 featuring local businesses that $100 prizes for the 1st, 50th, 100th, support the club’s mission to provide 150th, 200th and 249th tickets college scholarships for young women drawn; and $4,500 to the final ticket in the Lower Keys. drawn. There is a second grand prize The event includes live music pro- of a four-night stay in New Orleans. vided by Clayton, Skipper, Larry and We look forward to you joining us Friends; grilled hamburgers contrib- at the party and fundraiser on Friday, uted by Centennial Bank; a fabulous May 3rd. Visit www.facebook.com/ silent auction; celebrity bartenders; zontakw or call Mechelle Burgohy 305- and a reverse Chance Drawing with a 304-9117 for more information. n

Board member Dr. Perry Arnold, Public Arts Administrator Liz Young, board members Rosi Ware and Marianne van den Broek, Senior Deputy City Clerk Sue Harrison, Board Chairman Rich- ard Tallmadge, and board members Matthew Helmerich and Felix Prades-Bergnes.

Key West, April 26 on behalf of the Board. Chairman Richard Tallmadge thanked her for he City of Key West Art in her guidance and commitment in TPublic Places Board recently assisting the Board at each monthly showed their appreciation to Senior meeting. The Board presented Sue Deputy City Clerk Sue Harrison for with an artful bouquet, a bottle of her years of service and great work wine and Cole’s Peace bread! n

9 www.konklife.com • MAY 2-8, 2019 FLORIDA KEYS FKCC Offers Two Summer Terms

FKCC students hit the books and the beach during the summer terms, which begin May 13.

Key West, April 22 The online term allows students the flexibility and convenience of learn- egistration is open for summer ing via the College’s Virtual Campus. Rcourses at Florida Keys Commu- New students must apply by May 7. nity College. The College offers two Scholarships, financial aid, and pay- term options—a six-week, on-cam- ment plans are available. pus term and a 12-week online term. For more information about your Both begin May 13. Students can opportunities, visit www.fkcc.edu or complete courses quickly in the con- contact FKCC’s Office of Recruit- densed term at FKCC locations in ment at 305-809-3207 or recruiter@ Key West, Marathon, and Tavernier. fkcc.edu. 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

10 www.konklife.com • MAY 2-8, 2019 FLORIDA KEYS Getting Ready for the KWAHS Distinguished Speaker guest Alex Vega to present on Parade “Fires that Forged Key West” n Thursday, May 9, 2019, from O6:00-7:00pm, Key West Art & Historical Society presents Alex Vega, Executive Director of the Key West Firehouse Museum, who will discuss “Fires that Forged Key West,” including the Great Fire of 1886 at the Cus- An 1884 drawing of Key West with the Great Fire of 1886 outlined. tom House Museum, 281 Front Street. Image from the Monroe County Li- Vega is a retired second-generation brary Collection. firefighter, historian, writer, and au- thor of the book “The History of Key members, $10 for non-members, and West Firehouse No. 3,” which will be are available at kwahs.org, click “tick- available for purchase and signing af- ets.” For more information contact ter the presentation. Society Director of Education Kristina Distinguished Speaker Series pre- Callaway at 305-295-6616 x 115 or at sentation tickets are $5 for KWAHS [email protected]. n

irginia Wark, of Key West, Presented by Key West Art & His- Vworks on her “Peace Trike” for torical Society and co-produced by the upcoming Papio Kinetic Sculp- Wonderdog Studios, the parade is ture and Art Bike Parade, a three- inspired by and named for the late day celebration of art bikes and hu- Keys artist Stanley Papio, ahumor- man-powered moving sculpture set ous rebel metal-artist who explored for May 3-5, 2019. Wark’s entry in- the value of recycled materials long cludes recycled materials from two before it was hip to be rusty. Reg- kiddie pools, old hula hoops, rain istration to participate is still open. gutters and repurposed materials Visit papiokineticparade.com for from previous Art Bike creations. more information. n 11 www.konklife.com • MAY 2-8, 2019 UPPER KEYS Ocean Reef Grants $48,000 for Upper Keys Youth Coaches

Florida Keys, April 25 money working in a restaurant or retail store than the wage that the state he Ocean Reef Community Foun- budgets for us to pay youth support Tdation has granted the Florida staff,” he said. Keys Children’s Shelter $48,000 to The Ocean Reef Community Foun- help fund a Recreation Coach, Life dation also granted nearly $4,000 for Skills Coach, and Education Coach, all Florida Keys Children’s Shelter resi- three employed full-time at the 19-bed dents to participate in educational field Youth Center in Plantation Key. trips this summer, organized by Reef “Our strategic plan created by our Environmental Education Foundation. Executive Council and productivity The grant to the Children’s Shelter expert Elisa Levy in 2017 called for was among the largest of the more employing staff with bachelor’s degrees than $1.3 million distributed by and specific expertise to provide a more Ocean Reef Community Foundation quality experience for the youth ages to dozens of nonprofit organizations. 11-17 who live here,” said Florida Keys Other programs in the Upper Keys Children’s Shelter CEO Ben Kemmer. receiving the largest grants this year “Whether a young person stays with Left to Right: Florida Keys Children’s Shelter Residential Coordinator Chris- included the Guidance/Care Center, ti Shortes, Ocean Reef Community Foundation board member Amy Up- us for just a few nights or for months, john, Children’s Shelter board members Jay Rourke, Linda Falk, Brad Co- Habitat for Humanity of the Upper the coaches make a difference.” peland, Michele Rodriguez and Nikki Bussard; Children’s Shelter CEO Ben Keys, Take Stock in Children, Key “We’re thankful for the Ocean Reef Kemmer, Development Officer Jennifer McComb, and Life Skills Coach Largo YMCA, Key Largo School, and dollars that are helping fund the gap Kirk Steputis, Ocean Reef Community Foundation grants committee chair Florida Keys Community College. For Janie Sims, and Children’s Shelter Education Coach Ursula Cervone. between government grants and the a full list of programs funded, visit the salaries needed to attract and retain “Our cost of living is higher than other do. And here in the Keys we’re compet- Community Foundation’s web site at skilled professionals,” Kemmer said. areas receiving the same funding as we ing with tourism. You can make more orfound.org. n Monroe County now has Leash Law for Animals in Public Places

Monroe County, April 23 longer an acceptable capable person to be in control of means of control for an an animal by means of a leash; or for he Monroe animal in a public place the animal to be enclosed by a secure TCounty Board since this method has fence or other means of confinement. of County Com- failed in several situa- This does not apply to cats. missioners amend- tions, resulting in actual The County’s animal control con- ed the Monroe or potential injury to the tractors throughout the Keys approved County Code to unleashed animal, other of the changes to the ordinance. The law require animals in public places to be animals or people. applies County-wide and within mu- on a leash. The regulation now nicipalities, if there is no conflict with “Effective voice command” is no requires a physically an existing municipality’s ordinance. n

12 www.konklife.com • MAY 2-8, 2019 UPPER KEYS Amara Cay Resort Proudly announces Chris Cash as Executive Chef

Islamorada, April 22 restaurant, Reelburger, along with Before joining Amara Cay Resort, cuisine and hand-cut meats. Serving food and beverage efforts for meetings Cash held various executive chef po- breakfast, lunch and dinner, Reelburg- esting along the Atlantic Ocean and special event catering. sitions at a few notable Florida Keys er offers al fresco and indoor dining Rand immersed in the vibrant cul- “We are thrilled to have Chef Chris restaurants, including Book Key Bar and with creative craftsmanship focused ture of the Florida Key’s Islamorada, join our team at Amara Cay Resort,” Grill, Bumbys, OO-Tray, Bayside Gour- on the food that also continues behind the casually redefined Amara Cay Re- said Miguel Waldo, general manager met and Morada Bay. the bar with a well-rounded list of tiki sort proudly announces Chris Cash as of Amara Cay Resort. “He is a natu- “I’m excited for this new role and and craft cocktails, specialty shakes, executive chef. Bringing a passion for ral leader and his innovative approach the opportunity to expand Reelburg- beer and premium wine. fresh Florida Keys style cooking, Cash will no doubt elevate the food and er’s menu beyond handcrafted burgers Amara Cay Resort offers an ocean- will oversee the property’s signature beverage program.” to offer additional Keys-inspired dish- front respite seamlessly blending recre- es,” said Chris Cash, executive chef of ation and relaxation with 110 well-ap- Amara Cay Resort. pointed guest rooms and suites. Inspired by Islamorada’s claim to For more information on Amara Cay fame as the “Sport Fishing Capital of Resort or to make reservations, please Gourmet Nibbles the World,” Amara Cay Resort’s sig- visit www.amaracayresort.com or call nature restaurant, Reelburger, pres- 305.664.0073. Follow Amara Cay Resort & Flowers ents gourmet burgers, ocean-inspired on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. n

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Schooner Wharf Bar Last Mango Duo 6:45 - 11:00 pm 202 Williams St., (305) 292-3302 SchoonerWharf.com Tuesday 05/07 n Gary Hempsey Thursday 05/02 noon - 5pm MICHAEL McCLOUD Tom Taylor noon - 5pm 6:45pm - 11pm

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Cool Breeze The Smokin’ Tuna 6:45 - Midnight 4 Charles St., (305) 517-6350 smokintunasaloon.com n the Soul of Key West Saturday 05/04 MICHAEL McCLOUD & FRIENDS noon - 5pm Thursday 05/02 Wheeland Brothers 5pm Cool Breeze Caffeine Carl & The Buzz 9:00pm 6:45 - Midnight Friday 05/03 Sunday 05/05 Joal Rush 5pm MICHAEL McCLOUD & FRIENDS Caffeine Carl and Friends 9:00pm noon - 5pm Saturday 05/04 Cool Coconuts Band - Joal Rush 5pm Ralph De Palma Photography| 2019 Calendar Cinco de Mayo Celebration Caffeine Carl and Friends 9:00pm 6:45 - 11:00 pm Sunday 05/05 Monday 05/06 Joal Rush 5pm Raven Cooper Andy Westcott & The Local Boyz 9pm Noon - 5:00 pm

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rench auteur Claire Denis (Beau inal Dr. Dibs (Juliette Binoche). There ceedingly well with echoes of Kubrick’s FTravail) directs a vexing yet intrigu- is not much for Monte to do except for “2001” and Duncan Jones’s “Moon.” ing science fiction character study in his daily chores (which are consider- While the story is witchy and vam- “High Life.” The film is sure to have its able) and re-live his painful past. pirish with its emphasis on blood and detractors, but its haunt is in the details: Monte’s last hope is his daughter, semen, all the poetry that is necessary a baby surrounded by video screens, a the only element in his life that keeps involves a baby reaching out for a sneaker encrusted in mud, or endless him going. strawberry deep in the engineered soil, eerie corridors overtaken by curling fog Monte is not an utterly bad person, blissful despite the circumstance that like cascades of human hair. though he is certainly not good. He we are all (whether prisoner or citizen) Though the film turns the idea of killed his girlfriend over an altercation actually adrift in space. n High Life solitude into an endurance test and with a dog which resulted in the dog’s precious little happens for a good death. One gets the idea that Monte’s Woman at War quarter of the film, this is the point biggest fault is his passivity coupled and Denis is rightly deliberate. with bouts of violence, and that he is This is outer space and Monte (Rob- a statistic, one of the many (at least for ert Pattinson) is a convicted murderer a time) who have slipped and become from death row, liberated to go on a undesirable. space voyage. He has an infant daugh- Through flashbacks, Monte is with ter that he was tricked into conceiving a group of young prisoners—-men and by the manipulations of the harsh crim- women—all under the mercurial whim of a driven doctor with a fertility fetish. The film excels in its striking detail. “ oman at War” by Benedikt Er- Floating bodies suspended in the dark Wlingsson (Of Horses and Men) is emptiness have all of the impact of a a quirky offbeat tale of a Quixotic reb- sculpture by Jonathan Borofsky. el. The film’s deadpan tone is disarm- Evocative too is the shot of the baby ing, but the actor Halldóra Geirharðs- daughter watching the slaughter of a dóttir is so magnetic as the protagonist Native American as he turns into a pil- that you end up rooting for her all the lar of smoke, overwhelmed and crying, way. She commands the screen. perhaps in tribute to the iconic 1971 Halla (Geirharðsdóttir) is a single commercial “Keep America Beautiful.” woman who despairs of technology The film has substantial input from and big business. Often donning a red Danish artist Ólafur Elíasson (known scarf, she immobilizes power lines with for his huge geometric sculptural a power saw and a bow and arrow. forms) who designed the Bauhaus like Halla is not your typical angry penal ship while it also has excellent ‘eco-terrorist”. She cheerfully knocks eerie cinematography by Yorick Le out blocks of power and then just as Saux (Only Lovers Left Alive). contentedly resumes her work con- Yet for its excellence, “High Life” ducting a choir. The members love her. has the dubious distinction of being The Icelandic authorities don’t the least sexy film since Ken Russell’s know for certain whether Halla is to “Crimes of Passion.” Dr. Dibs killed blame. At first they go after an enthu- her children and all of her screaming siastic socialist (Juan Camillo Roman while copulating with metal machin- Estrada) who just happens to be at the ery is enough to put anyone off of ro- wrong place at the time. mantic pursuits for a month. The police try to catch Halla but The element of semen possesses the they are inept, seemingly always two corrosive weirdness of a film by David steps behind. The helicopter is just Cronenberg. The male fluid has the about to get close, only to find nothing import of a sacred voodoo rite. and suddenly vanish. Though surely not for everyone, “High Life” captures the isolation of space ex- XX Continued on page 24

16 www.konklife.com • MAY 2-8, 2019 THEATER REVIEW Fringe Theater Opens One-Woman Show

rector who divides her time between sign), Katie Carr (light design), Jules Key West and Boston. “Growing up, Conn (AV), with Su Nubia and Don Golda Meir was an iconic figure for Lynch (crew). me,” shares Glenda. “In Golda’s Bal- A Holocaust Remembrance cere- cony we begin to understand the price mony will be held on May 1 at 6:30 of power, the huge issues she faced of at the Synagogue, preceding Golda’s family vs. work, and the toll of mak- Balcony. Audience members are invit- ringe Theatre continues to “take ing life and death decisions, especially ed to come early for this special Yom Fyou places” with its production for a woman in her era.” HaSho’ah service. of Golda’s Balcony at Key West’s lo- Golda Meir is played by Annie Golda’s Balcony runs May 1 and 2 cal synagogue, May 1-3. This riveting Miners, who audiences will remember at 7pm with a 5pm performance on one-woman show examines the life of from shows like Next Fall at the Wa- May 3 at B-nai Zion Congregation, Golda Meir and her transformative terfront Playhouse, God of Carnage at located at 750 United Street. journey from Milwaukee schoolteach- the Red Barn, and Lion in Winter with Tickets are available at www. er to Prime Minister of Israel. the Fringe. Annie also directed Fringe’s fringetheater.org or by calling 305- Golda’s Balcony, written by Wil- Annie Miners and Glenda Donovan. sold-out hit Collected Stories earlier 731-0581. Fringe Theater is a local liam Gibson, was nominated for a Photo Credit: Fringe Theater this season. nonprofit that creates unique oppor- Tony Award and won the Drama The show’s production team in- tunities for people to see and do the- Desk Award. It also holds the record Golda Meir’s life while exploring the cludes Karen Leonard (multimedia de- ater. n as the longest running one-woman motivations for decisions that shaped show on Broadway. the world -- especially the 1973 Yom “We’re particularly honored to Kippur War. The play paints a portrait be presenting this play at the syna- of Golda Meir that is complex: She is gogue,” says Fringe’s board president driven to her end goal but is haunted Janet Bengel. “It gives us a chance by the consequences of her choices. to take our audience into a beautiful What happens when idealism be- space that is special and so very rele- comes power? vant to the play.” The Fringe production ofGolda’s This compelling and insightful Balcony is directed by Glenda Dono- play offers biographical insight into van, a retired drama teacher and di-

Golda Meir

17 www.konklife.com • MAY 2-8, 2019 B U S I N E S S K E Y W E S T WHATS HAPPENING Comedy Key West at BottleCap

Tom Dustin Dustin Chafin

omedy Key West presents professional Saudi Arabia, and Afghanistan. Dustin is the Cstandup comedians, Tom Dustin and creator of “Uncensored Comedy”. He was a Dustin Chafin. They perform after talent- staff writer for the Sci-Fi Channel, and con- ed local comics warm up the stage at The tributing writer for The Chris Rock Show, BottleCap. Dennis Miller Live, Chappelle’s Show, and Bostonian Tom Dustin performs on Blue-Collar TV. Thursday and Friday, May 2nd and May 3rd. Chafin is a regular on Sirius and XM Sat- Tom is the only American to ever win the ellite Radio, Jim Breuer Unleashed, One Great Canadian Laugh-off and he was also Hour special Southern Discomfort on Raw the winner of the Sam Adams Comedy Fes- Dog on Sirius, Court TV Radio, Blue Col- tival. Tom’s been on Comedy Central, The lar Radio, Howard Stern radio, Howard Comedy Channel (Canada), local & nation- Demand and on National Lampoon TV on al radio, podcasts, festivals, and roasts. His Demand. recent debut album, Dangerous Now, made Comedy Key West also hosts a weekly it to the top 5 on iTunes and is played of- Wednesday Madhouse Show; a fun, pro-am ten on Sirius satellite radio. Tom’s constantly show that’s different each week! Enjoy open touring comedy clubs throughout the USA, mic, standup, sketch comedy, video shorts, Canada and Caribbean. music, contests, roasts, games & more. If inter- Dustin Chafin performs on Thursday ested in testing your comedy skills during this and Friday, May 9th and 10th. Texan born, relaxed open mic night, contact Joe at Comedy Dustin, made his way to the big apple and Key West. headlines regularly at premiere New York City Doors open at 7:30 PM and Showtime is at venues. Chafin has been featured in the NY 8:30. There is a 2-drink minimum in the show- Underground Comedy Festival and in the room. For more information about the come- Chicago and Las Vegas comedy festivals where dians and to purchase tickets visit www.com- he won “Best of Fest.” He has toured with the edykeywest.com. Bottlecap is located at 1128 USO to perform in Korea, Japan, Africa, Iraq, Simonton Street in Key West. n

18 www.konklife.com • MAY 2-8, 2019 WHAT'S HAPPENING Red Speedo Dives into Deep Water at The Waterfront Playhouse

who seen last season in Hand to com said “…a brutal examination of scene in particular and America in God, Jessica Miano Kruel, whose the cravenness of the modern sport general…” n Key West credits include Blackbird, Spelling Bee, The Producers, Dirty he Award winning Waterfront Rotten Scoundrels, August: Osage TPlayhouse, on Mallory Square, County, Private Lives, Steve Miller, will present Lucas Hnath’s Obie a relatively new addition to the Wa- Award winning RED SPEEDO. terfront Playhouse, appearing in this Opening night will be Thursday years season opener, Peter and the May 16. Following the show, an af- Starcatcher and Ross Pipkin, whose ter party will be held in the sculpture Waterfront credits include: The Mi- garden in front of the theatre. The ser, Black Comedy, 1776, Peter and show continues with performanc- the Starcatcher, Young Frankenstein, es Wednesday through Saturdays at Red Barn Theater:Rompers, Speed- 8pm to June 1. Discounted preview the-Plow, Cripple of Inishman and nights are May 14 and 15. For tickets Theater XP:Person of Interest, Mo- visit waterfrontplayhouse.org or call ment of Grace, and One Flew Over 305-294-5015. the Cuckoo’s Nest. Ray (Cody Borah) has swum his Directed by John McDonald, who way to the eve of the Olympic tri- has appeared on Key West stages as als. If he makes the team, he will get Inspector Kemp in Young Franken- a deal with Speedo. If he gets a deal stein, Lord Aster in Peter and the with Speedo, he’ll never need a real Starcatcher, Sidney Carlton in In- job. When a stash of performance en- specting Carol and Col.McKean in hancing drugs is found in the locker 1776 the Musical at the Waterfront room, the fate of the entire team is in Playhouse, Alice’s Parlor, appeared in Ray’s hands. Romeo and Juliet, One Flew Over the The cast features Cody Borah, Cuckoo’s Nest for Theatre XP,Twice Told Tales and Key Largo for WLRN Radio and Neal Ruchman’s The Pickpock- et’s Daughter. This season he directed Waterfront on the Edge production of The Jewish Wife. Technical Director Mi- chael Boyer will design the set, Kim Hanson will design the lighting and Trish Man- ley will serve as Production stage manager. The NY Times called the play “… a remarkable feat….a taut, incisive dra- Photo Credit: Larry Blackburn ma..” while CulturalWeekly.

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23 www.konklife.com • MAY 2-8, 2019 WHAT'S HAPPENING Four Exhibitions Open During May 2 Key West, FL focusing instead on the composition Thursday, The Studios is pleased to and balance of the work. celebrate their new arts education ini- n May, The Studios of Key West de- In the XOJ Gallery, Alaina Plowdrey’s tiative. The Studios’ Youth Arts Fellow- Ivotes all four of its galleries to a cap- “Active Duty” explores ideas of physi- ship pilot program, supported by the tivating array of work by local artists. cality, drive and determination through Marion Stevens Fund, helps talented New exhibitions by Michel Delgado, portraits of active duty service members. teens realize their creative potential and Alaina Plowdrey, and Jeane LaRance will Linking her paintings to the ideas of phi- receive artistic feedback. In December be on view, and a special show of work losopher and poet Lucretuis, Plowdrey 2018, Key West Collegiate Academy’s by Bridget Bunting, student of the Key delves into the psyche of the soldier. Bridget Bunting was recognized as the West Collegiate Academy, will also be on Jeane LaRance’s “An Alternative Pro- first fellow of the program, and since, display. The public is invited to meet the cess” opens in the Zabar Project Gal- has taken adult-level classes at The Delgado Exhibition image artists at an opening reception on May 2 lery. LaRance’s work is a series of digital Studios and received mentorship from from 6-8pm during First Thursday. sidered one of the most visionary Brut images, which she transfers, burnishes, local artist and educator Jimmy Wray. Michel Delgado is a self-taught art- artists of our generation, Delgado’s sands and varnishes onto metal. Her in- All four exhibitions will remain on view ist who grew up in Senegal, and now images are striking; he captures the spiration came from early war photog- at The Studios of Key West, 533 Eaton exhibits widely in solo and group viewer with his intense palette and raw raphers of the mid-1800’s, who had no Street, through May 30. The Studios shows throughout the country. His re- honesty. Never having preconceived way to preserve images other than by galleries are open Tuesday through Sat- cent body of work, “Solid Uncertain- images in mind, he seeks to portray using metal or glass plates. urday, 10am – 4pm. More information ty,” opens in the Sanger Gallery. Con- things that are not obvious in reality, As a special component of First can be found at www.tskw.org. n

Woman at War Day in and day out, Halla slugs XX Continued from page 16 through the countryside shorting out any tower she can find. Halla’s sister Asa tells her that she must follow her There is a pesky drone that is bound rebellious path although—to Asa— it is and determined to track Halla but it somewhat less meaningful than her own. wobbles and whines like a famished Government worker Baldvin mosquito. Halla smashes it to bits. (Jörundur Ragnarsson) rails at Halla Halla has an identical twin (also and soon she has nowhere to turn. played by Geirharðsdóttir) who is a yoga Should Halla give up in light of a instructor with a penchant for India. sudden life opportunity or does the Out of the blue, Halla gets a letter call of motherhood pale in light of regarding an adoption opportunity that the earth’s ecological peril? In marked causes her to question her past choices. contrast to Zal Batmanglij’s surreal yet At times it is hard to gauge the tone stern “The East,” this film is arresting- of the film, although this is quite inten- ly light in tone though there are some tional. The comic and the melancholy eerie parallels to Jordan Peele’s “Us”. are blended together as life often reveals. The color red aims to even the score. Odd it is to hear the film’s Though the musical breaking of the soundtrack. only to see without warn- “fourth wall” might dilute the spell ing a kind of polka jazz band that hits to some (along with the sudden tran- the bass drum and blows on the tuba. sitions from the comic to the serious In addition to the silliness of “Blaz- and back again) Halldóra Geirharðs- ing Saddles,” these moments echo the dóttir is a wonder. “Woman at War” films of Lindsay Anderson, specifically is an unusual film, an environmental “O Lucky Man!” (1973), making the meditation that belongs alongside statement that Halla is starring in a films such as “Leave No Trace,” “O, film of her own making, through her Lucky Man!” and “The East.”n actions and intent. Write Ian at [email protected]

24 www.konklife.com • MAY 2-8, 2019 WHAT'S HAPPENING Arts Council Presents the Connections Project plus two additional exhibitions 7th Annual Arts Event Arrives at Gato Building on May 3rd!

he Florida Keys Council of the TArts supports all the arts, in all the Keys, all the time. The local arts agency launched its seventh annual Connec- tions Project road show in Key Largo a few months ago and it has arrived in Key West at the spacious lobby at the Gato Building. The reception is Friday, May 3rd from 5:30-7:30. The community is invited to visit the vibrant 24-foot mosaic mural created by local artists and art lovers. After connecting with the art, patrons can also collect art by making a $50 donation for one can- work, curated by Alaen Ledesma. For Council of the Arts at 305.295.4369 vas or a $125 donation for three at the more information call the Florida Keys or visit www.keysarts.com. n reception or online at www.keysarts. com. Once the show has ended, donors receive a randomly selected piece of the mosaic in the mail. Each work includes Meet E from an artist statement providing insight into the origin of the work and the artist’s thoughts and inspiration. Proceeds from Connections Project directly ben- E efit Keys’ artists and arts organizations Kristen’s knowledge, and expertise through Arts Council grants. The recep- enable her to assist her clients with tion is open to the public. Free parking the best mortgage programs the line Goldsmith, Leo Hernandez, Elsa is available at the Gato Building located industry has to o er. Nadal, Carol Onstad, Laurie Richard- at 1100 Simonton Street, so please join son, Donna Torres and Jedda Wong. Kristen is a local Florida Keys us. In addition to the Mosaic Project, Resident. Find out why Kristen and “90 Miles from Havana” features there are two new exhibitions to view: her team are one of the most original artworks by Cuban artists Ye- “Tropical Madness” on the first floor, successful in Key West. Because when ilem Barzaga, Esteban Machado and and “90 Miles from Havana” featuring you lead the way, there’s reason…. Eric Alfaro. Inspired by the relation- 3 Cuban artists on the second floor. ship between Key West and Havana, “Tropical Madness” is a new exhibi- with a nostalgic perspective of the is- tion of original artworks by members lands, both at a distance, the theme of the Miami-based Tropical Botanic interprets the sea, at times calm and Artists collective. The botanical sub- serene, or turbulent and violent. The jects include 40-plus colorful, scientif- Experience sea which we all share yet also sepa- K E S ically-accurate works, executed in wa- rates us, is the juxtaposition of close, CC S tercolor or colored pencil, some with yet far; calm, or stormy; exuberant, yet added gouache or pen and ink. melancholic that is woven through the C Artists: Margie Bauer, Kristi Bet- work. This exhibit, located on the sec- tendorf, Beverly Borland, Silvia Bota, S ond floor of the Gato Building, is the Marie Chaney, Susan Cumins, Jeanie second installation of the Art in Pub- Daniel Duck, Julio J. Figueroa, Pau- lic Buildings spotlight on Cuban art-

25 www.konklife.com • MAY 2-8, 2019 A home with a history – and so much more!

BY TERRY SCHMIDA KONK LIFE REAL ESTATE EDITOR

t’s not often that a property with Ias storied a past as 724 Eaton St. comes along. Last sold in 1920, the estate has been the residence of former county mayor, Shirley Freeman and her partner, Harvey Server, for decades, and recalls the glamour and gran- deur of a by-gone period of Key West history. Known as the Curry-Freeman House, this residence was custom-built by a prominent seafaring merchant and ship-builder in 1865 and is one of the oldest private residences in the Florida Keys. The three-bedroom, three-bath- room main house was constructed by Old World craftsmen using only the finest materials available, at a time when Key West flourished as one of the richest cities in the country. Located on a 14,208 square-foot This impressive residence is one of the oldest single family homes in the Keys. Photo: Contributed lot, this unique wood-frame man- sion boasts immaculately preserved grand ballroom, as well as in the din- for family and guests, while the de- And in another peaceful corner of features, including rounded mold- ing and sitting areas, as befitting a tached 1959 “carriage house” build- the property, the spacious back porch ings around many door frames and family whose members have always ing located at the far end of the rear of the main house overlooks a park antique fixtures. The home’s elegant been--and remain--prominent pillars garden contains three legal units, like setting. Mindful of the historic furnishings may be negotiated with of the community. offering three apartments--an addi- structure, the covered space respectful- the home’s current owner. Even as a Sited a good distance back from Ea- tional four bedrooms and three baths. ly creates the indoor/outdoor lifestyle palpable sense of history embraces ton Street on its triple lot, this stately These rooms are perfect for guests, Key West is famous for. visitors entering the home a central home is quiet, and has withstood the staff or for continued use as a rental Palms swaying in tropical breezes, air-conditioning system and large ravages of time, with no apparent de- investment. flowering trees, and wide-open private laundry room address the practical ferred maintenance pending. In total, there is almost 6000 sq.ft. space all serve to create a social hub, needs of such a property in the mod- With its prominent double front of luxury living space on this unique a place compelling time out for re- ern age, porches, ornate gingerbread, vibrant property. laxation over drinks with friends and Over the years, many political and colors and elegant woodwork, this res- A private museum dedicated to mo- family. Or, even a dinner party for 100 social functions have taken place un- idence is a beloved island icon. torcycles is currently housed in the or more of your closest friends if that’s der the 12-foot high ceilings in the The main house has plenty of space two-bay garage. your pleasure.

KONK LIFE REAL ESTATE • www.konklife.com • MAY 2019 The spacious grounds are dotted with mature landscaping. At the rear of the gardens is a second building, with three legal apart- Photo: Contributed ments inside. Photo: Contributed

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Ocean Sotheby's International Ocean Sotheby's International 18/04/19 $1,999,000 $1,975,000 1030 Fleming St 1938 Single Fam 4 No 1

Key West Vacation Prop & Realty Coastal Collection Real Estate 19/04/19 $599,995 $580,000 1009 Packer St 1933 Duplex 3 No 1

Preferred Properties Key West Luxury Real Estate 19/04/19 $945,000 $890,000 416 Porter Ln 1991 Condo 2 No 1

BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Beach Club Brokers 19/04/19 $890,000 $825,000 326 Virginia St 1928 Single Fam 3 No 0

Based on information from the KWAR MLS for the period of April 17th to April 24th, 2019

KONK LIFE REAL ESTATE • www.konklife.com • MAY 2019