arts & cultural events quarterly by keys FLORIDA KEYS COUNCIL OF THE arts
• January • February • March This Week’s Events 2021
ALL THE KEYS ALL THE ARTS ALL THE TIME KEYSARTS.COM
Vol. 15 - Issue 1
arts ARTISTS IN PARADISE GALLERY ARTS COUNCIL Winn-Dixie Shopping Center, Big Pine Key, MM30. 305-872-1828. artistsinparadise.com ANNUAL MEMBER’S & BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING JANUARY 23: Plein Air Day, Bahia Honda State Park, MM 40. JANUARY 28: 11 AM via Zoom (Rain date: JANUARY 24) THE CONNECTIONS PROJECT: A MOSAIC OF THE KEYS 2021 FEBRUARY 14 - 28. Plein Air Work exhibited in gallery window Exhibition Schedule FEBRUARY 1 - 14: Keys Judged Show: Our Backyard FEBRUARY 16 – 28: Our Place in Paradise, 88711 Overseas Hwy - CVS WINDOW EXHIBIT Tavernier. 305-916-5828 500 Duval Street, Key West. Sponsored by the Arts Council. MARCH 1 – 14: Ocean Sotheby’s Iinternational Realty, JANUARY - MARCH: Artist Pam Kostmayer’s work is featured. 81888 Overseas Hwy - Islamorada. 305-712-8888 Kostmayer is a mixed media artist currently working in encaustic, a hot MARCH 15 – 28: Shady Palm Art Gallery, wax medium. Her works include paintings, collages with applied wood 2888 Overseas Hwy - Marathon. 305-998-4165 elements and shadowboxes. 410-235-4874 or [email protected] 305-295-4369. keysarts.com GALLERY ON GREENE CULTURE CIRCLE SERIES 2021 606 Greene St., Key West. 305-294-1669. galleryongreene.com Join us for a monthly road trip in person or virtually as we tour the Opening Receptions First Day of Exhibit 5 PM. Florida Keys Sculpture Trail. Monthly updates will be sent with dates, JANUARY 30: Mike Marrero; FEBRUARY 9: Esterio Suguro at times & venues. For Members at the Advocate Level ($250 and up) The Studios of Key West; FEBRUARY 13: Peter Vey: A Key West Diary; FEBRUARY 27: Priscilla Coote; MARCH 13: Mike Rooney; ARTISTS RECEPTIONS & EXHIBITIONS MARCH 27: William Bradley Thompson: Interior Worlds GINGERBREAD SQUARE GALLERY • THIRD THURSDAYS 1207 Duval St., Key West. 305-296-8900. gingerbreadsquaregallery. • Walk on White Gallery Walk, Key West, 6 PM com. Opening Receptions 5:30-8 PM Exhibitions & receptions at galleries & shops along White Street, in JANUARY 11: Michael A. Palmer; JANUARY 25: Rebecca Bennett Key West including Harrison Gallery, Stone Soup, Shade & Shutter and & John Whitney; FEBRUARY 8: Nyla Witmore & Chris Calivas; Artists at The Amory. Check with galleries to confirm event is happening. FEBRUARY. 22: Pam Folsom & Todd Bonita; MARCH 8: Gabriella • Morada Way Arts & Cultural District Art Walk, 6 PM Fiabane & Eric Anfinson;MARCH 23: Jane Washburn & Janet Mueller; Park and stroll along the Old Highway to visit galleries, enjoy culinary APRIL 5: Bill Farnsmorth & Anastasia Dukhanina arts and music in the heart of Islamorada. MM81.5. 305-664-2471. moradawayarts.org HISTORY OF DIVING MUSEUM 82990 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, 305-664-9737. divingmuseum.org ART@830 GALLERY JANUARY 20 - MARCH 17: Art of the Abyss 830 Caroline St., Key West. 305-295-9595. art830.com FEBRUARY 10: Jewelry Trunk Show. Collection of work by JAG GALLERY Thomas Mann, Dolores Barret, Shaesby and more. 1075 Duval St. C-23, Key West. 305-407-6202. jaggallery.art Gallery shows several local Key West and visiting artists including John ART GUILD OF THE PURPLE ISLES Martini, Susan Sugar, AD Tinkham, Carol Munder, Letty Nowak, Michael JANUARY 20 - MARCH 17: Art of the Abyss, History of Diving Haykin, Sharon McGauley, Cathy Rose, and Rick Worth. Museum, MM82.9, Islamorada; MARCH 1: 55th Annual Show. - Online at agpi.us; MARCH 8 - 19: Birds of Prey, Ocean Sotheby’s International KEY WEST ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY Realty, MM81.8, Islamorada Custom House Museum, 281 Front St., Key West, 305-295-6616. kwahs.org. In-person and online exhibitions. JANUARY 15 - MARCH 7: Sand in His Shoes: The Life and Art of Stephen Avila KEY WEST ART CENTER 301 Front St., Key West 305- 294-1241. keywestartcenter.com FEBRUARY 27 & 28: The 56th Old Island Days Art Festival 10 AM - 5 PM, Truman Waterfront Park. Fine art & fine crafts featuring over 100 local and national artists. MEL FISHER MARITIME MUSEUM 200 Greene St., 305-294-2633, melfisher.org FESTIVALS & FUNDRAISERS Ongoing and special exhibitions. • NIGHTLY PORTSIDE STUDIO & GALLERY Sunset Celebration at Mallory Dock, Key West, sunsetcelebration.org 81888 Overseas Hwy Suite C1, Islamorada 617-756-9919. • EVERY THURSDAY portsidestudioandgallery.com The Truman Waterfront Farmers Market , 2 PM MARCH: Group Show Opening TBA Truman Waterfront Park, Key West ROBERTO RUSSELL GALLERIES • FRIDAY - SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 - 17 81888 Overseas Hwy #200, Islamorada 305-619-9924. Baygrass Bluegrass 9th Annual Festival, 11 AM JANUARY-FEBRUARY: Work by Taylor Hale ICE Amphitheater in Islamorada Founders Park, MM87. STOCK ISLAND ART STROLL baygrassbluegrass.com or keysice.com A self guided tour of artists open studios off-the-beaten-path on Stock • WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY, JANUARY 27- 31 Island. 305-923-4778. ilovestockisland.org Key West Food & Wine Festival. Various times & venues in Key West. JANUARY 9, FEBRUARY 13, MARCH 13 800-474-4319. kwfwf.com THE STUDIOS OF KEY WEST • WEDNESAY, FEBRUARY 17 533 Eaton St., 305-296-0458. tskw.org. Anne McKee 2021 Fine Art Auction, 7 PM JANUARY 7 - 28: Color Cuts, Cynthia Back; Creatures of the Deep, Virtual. The Studios of Key West, 533 Eaton St. 305-296-0458. David Dunn; A Novel Idea, Christine Fifer; None of the Above, mckeefund.org, tskw.org Sally Binard • SATURDAY & SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13 & 14 FEBRUARY 4-17: Anne McKee Auction Preview. Virtual and in person. GardenFest & Green Market Key West, 10 AM FEBRUARY 4-25: Island Musings, Jill Caldwell; Beloved, Bedazzled, The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, 5210 College Rd., Bejeweled, Maxine Makover and Michael Philip; Esterio Segura Stock Island. 305-296-1504. kwbgs.org FEBRUARY 17: Anne McKee Auction. Virtual FEBRUARY 20-27: A Love of Images, Jeane LaRance • SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 MARCH 4-25: Robert Aiosa; Orisha: The Lost Saints, Michael Marrero; Headdress Ball, 8 PM The Female Gaze: Strength and Vulnerability, Meggi Siegert; Floral Feast, Coffee Butler Amphitheater, Truman Waterfront Park, Key West Katlin Spain • SATURDAY & SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27-28 Old Island Days 56th Art Festival, 10 AM DANCE Over 100 fine artists exhibiting paintings, sculpture, photography. Corner of Whitehead & Caroline Streets. 305-294-1241. COFFEEMILL DANCE STUDIOS keywestartcenter.com 305-296-9982 coffeemilldance.com Ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary, modern, tap, hip hop, creative, FILM zumba, bellydance, Jazzercise, yoga, Tai Chi, capoeira for children and adults. ‘The Annex’, 804 White Street and ‘By the Bay,’ MARATHON CINEMA 3340 N. Roosevelt Blvd., #2. 5101 Overseas Hwy. (oceanside). 305-743-0288. LEARN TO DANCE WITH LUCY & FRIENDS marathoncinema.com 305-296-6348, #lucydancekeywest, dancekeywest.com Intimate first-run film theater. CoffeeMill Annex, 804 White St., Key West TROPIC CINEMA WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS: Salsa lessons, 7 PM. Space limited, 416 Eaton St., Key West. 877-761-3456. tropiccinema.com reservations only. Private lessons for all occasions. Ongoing- New, independent, foreign, documentaries & urban films. ON YOUR TOES DANCE & GYMNASTIC STUDIO JANUARY 28 - FEBRUARY 3: Sundance Satellite Film Festival 92451 Overseas Hwy., (oceanside) Tavernier. 305-852-3818. The Tropic Cinema will be creating and hosting Satellite Screen events oytdancestudio.com at several venues in Key West centered on selections from the 2021 Ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and contemporary classes for children. Sundance Film Festival program. Check website for detailis. FEBRUARY 21 & MARCH 14: Southern Circuit Tour KEY WEST ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY LECTURES 281 Front St., Key West, 305-295-6616. kwahs.org Distinguished Speaker Series - TBA. • MONDAYS Past Speaker Series lectures can be streamed on website. Friends of the Key West Library Virtual Lecture Series, 6 PM Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton St., Key West. See friendsofthekeywestlibrary. org for upcoming dates/presenters. LITERARY JANUARY 18: A Night of Mystery with Hank Phillippi, Rhys Bowen & Julia Spencer-Fleming KEY WEST POETRY GUILD FEBRUARY 1: Susan Cerulean in conversation with Lucy Burdette Occasional virtual meetings and in-person at Andy’s Cabana, FEBRUARY 15: Writers & Lovers - Lily King in conversation 308 Petronia St., Key West. Check Facebook for updates. with Judy Blume KEY WEST WRITERS GUILD MARCH 1: An Evening with Tom Corcoran Meets by Zoom every Saturday morning and the 2nd Tuesday of every MARCH 15: TBA month for a “Prompt Night” writing exercise, and the 4th Tuesday of • EVERY OTHER TUESDAY every month for a presentation and discussion about aspects of writing Keys History & Discovery Center, Virtual Lecture Series craft. 828-577-5389. facebook.com/keywestwritersguild Register for lectures online and watch for more dates/speakers. 82100 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, 305-922-2237, keysdiscovery.com MUSEUMS & MORE JANUARY 13: History in Images: Dry Tortugas National Park with Author James Kushlan and Photographer Kirsten Hines • THIRD SATURDAYS JANUARY 27: Florida Bay & the Everglades: An Ecological Update Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden: Native Plant Sale, Dr. Steven Davis, The Everglades Foundation 10 AM. 5210 College Rd., Stock Island. 305-296-1504. kwbgs.org FEBRUARY 10: Al Capone’s Miami: Paradise or Purgatory? AUDUBON HOUSE GALLERY Historian and Author Sally J. Ling 205 Whitehead St., Key West. 305-294-2116. audubonhouse.org FEBRUARY 24: Invisible Island: Key West and the KKK, 1921-1926 Museum gallery features antique original lithographs and engravings by • FIRST THURSDAYS John James Audubon, in addition to modern reproductions. Key West Garden Club-Educational Lecture Series, 1:30 PM Daily 9:30 AM - 5 PM 305-923-3820. keywestgardenclub.com Lectures via Zoom. Link will be available on website prior to the meeting. CRANE POINT MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER 5550 Overseas Hwy, Marathon 305-743-9100. cranepoint.net JANUARY 7: Using Low-Maintenance Plants and Sustainable Practices - A 63-acre tropical oasis of hardwood trees, nature trails and Michelle Mularz: Florida Friendly Landscaping: educational displays. FEBRUARY 4: Bill Irwin, Professor of Biology at Florida Keys College; MARCH 4: Greg Daniels of Cudjoe Bees KEY WEST ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY • THIRD WEDNESDAYS 305- 295-6616. kwahs.org Immerse Yourself! Virtual Seminar Series, 7 PM. The History of Visit our four museums: Museum of Art & History at the Custom House, Diving Museum, 82990 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada. 305-664-9737. the Key West Lighthouse & Keeper’s Quarters, Fort East Martello divingmuseum.org Museum, Tennessee Williams Museum JANUARY 20: Exploring the Abyss for Science KEY WEST GARDEN CLUB FEBRUARY 17: Diving With a Purpose West Martello Tower on Higgs Beach, 1100 Atlantic Ave., Open daily MARCH 17: Women in Maritime Archaeology 9:30 AM - 5 PM. 305-294-3210. keywestgardenclub.com • SATURDAYS Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden Monthly Virtual Although the 2021 season has Speaker Series, 1:30 PM, 5210 College Rd., Stock Island. been canceled, FLKCA looks 305-296-1504. kwbgs.org forward to seeing all patrons JANUARY 16: Karen DeMaria, Urban Forester, City of Key West FEBRUARY 20: Josh Marano, National Park Service and music lovers in 2021. MARCH 20: Speaker TBA floridakeysconcerts.com
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SouthFloridaSymphony.org 954-522-8445 MARATHON GARDEN CLUB POPS IN THE PARK 5270 Overseas Hwy. MM50 (bayside). 305-743-4971. All performances begin at 4 PM. 305-853-7294. marathongardenclub.org. Nursery is open every Thursday, 9 AM to 12 PM keyscommunityconcertband.org. Check website for details. MEL FISHER MARITIME MUSEUM JANUARY 30: (You Can’t) Tuna Fish; FEBRUARY 27: Dogs Don’t Care; 200 Greene St., 305-294-2633, melfisher.org MARCH 27: Social Distancing Blues Museum contains an extensive collection of artifacts from 17th century RANDY ROBERTS LIVE! shipwrecks, such as the Henrietta Marie, Nuestra Señora de Atocha and JANUARY 1 - MARCH 31 Santa Margarita. Open Tuesday through Sunday. Performances begin at 9 PM. La Te Da, 1125 Duval St., Key West. OLD ISLAND RESTORATION FOUNDATION 305-296-6706. The Randy Roberts Show is a live, multi-media 322 Duval St., Key West, 305-294-9501. oirf.org tribute to some of the world’s most loved performers. Randy’s JANUARY 15 & 16; FEBRUARY 12 & 13; MARCH 12 & 13: uncanny impersonations of Cher and Bette Midler have kept him in the Key West Home Tours, 1 PM & 3 PM spotlight for the past 25 years.Show dates and times are online. www. randyroberts.net TRUMAN LITTLE WHITE HOUSE 111 Front St., Key West. 305-294-9911. trumanlittlewhitehouse.com SOUTH FLORIDA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Visit the winter White House of President Harry Truman in Florida’s only 954-522-8445. southfloridasymphony.org Presidential Museum. Open daily 10 AM - 4 PM. All performances are virtual and begin at 8 PM JANUARY 16: Masterworks III; FEBRUARY 27: Masterworks IV; MUSIC MARCH 20: Masterworks V THE STUDIOS OF KEY WEST • SUNDAY, MARCH 14 533 Eaton St., 305-296-0458. tskw.org Axiom Brass Quintet - Free Concert, Key West Lighthouse, 4 PM Old Town, New Folk Concert Series virtual via Mandolin Impromptu Classical Concerts of Key West JANUARY 12 & 13: Livingston Taylor; FEBRUARY 5: Susan Werner; 305-745-2283. keywestimpromptu.org FEBRUARY 14: Ben Harrison; FEBRUARY 20: Zoe Lewis; This is a free concert. For seating reservations email: MARCH 1: Darrell Scott; MARCH 25: Lindsay Lou [email protected] CHRISTOPHER PETERSON’S EYECONS THEATER Performances begin at 9 PM. La Te Da, 1125 Duval St., Key West. 305-296-6706. Master of impersonations, both visually and vocally. FRINGE THEATER All-live performing famous parodies aided by his magic closet on stage. Fringe at the Armory. 600 White Street, Key West. 305-731-0581. Show dates and times are online. christopherpeterson.net. fringetheater.org JANUARY 20-30: Accidentally Brave FLORIDA KEYS CONCERT ASSOCIATION (FLKCA) An inspiring true story about discovering a new normal when The 2021 season has been canceled. FLKCA looks forward to seeing your world falls apart. all patrons and music lovers in 2021. floridakeysconcerts.com FEBRUARY 10-20: How I Learned What I Learned KEY WEST THEATER August Wilson’s autobiographical journey through his days as a 512 Eaton St., 305-985-0433. thekeywesttheater.com young poet, his first stint in jail, his encounters with love and loss in Musicians, comediennes and more. Visit website for complete schedule. Pittsburgh’s Hill District Some performances are held at the Key West Amphitheater at Truman FEBRUARY 27 & 28: A Reading: Every Tongue Got to Confess Waterfront Park and also at The Sunset Green Event Lawn at A collection of African American folktales collected by Nora Zeale 3820 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West. Hurston in the 1920s. MARCH 10-20: Diva! Live from Hell A musical tale of jealousy and revenge. MARATHON COMMUNITY THEATRE 5101 Overseas Hwy., MM49.5. 305-743-0994. marathontheater.org No season ticket packages this year. All tickets will be sold on a per show basis. Please check the website or call the box office for schedule.
RED BARN THEATRE OUTSIDE THE BOX
RedBarnTheatre.com 305-296-9911 • Key West JANUARY 7 - 23: The Vagina Monologues THE ART OF GIVING A whirlwind tour of a forbidden zone through a wildly divergent gathering of female voices o Individual $50 o Business non-profit $250 FEBRUARY: Love Letters by A. R. Gurney o Contributor for 2 $100 o Business Partner $375 Directed by Mike Wagner o Advocate for 2 $250 o Corporate Partner $1,000 MARCH TBA: Same Time, Next Year o Supporter for 2 $500 o Corporate Sponsor $5,000+ RED BARN THEATRE o Curator for 2 $750 o I would like to Volunteer 319 Duval St. (rear), Key West. 305-296-9911. redbarntheatre.com o Patron for 2 $1,000 o I am an artist Check website for updates. o Benefactor for 2 $5,000+ THE STUDIOS OF KEY WEST 533 Eaton St., Key West 305-296-0458, tskw.org Name ______FEBRUARY 13: Smithtown, Online event at 8 PM Digital Premiere of a play by Drew Larimore. Produced & directed by Billing Address ______Stephen Kitsakos. How does technology, and the need for immediate, personal gratification on social media, undermine common sense, ______rationality and the rules of behavior in contemporary America? Email ______MARCH 30: The Conference, Online event at 7 PM Written by Artist in Residence, Marco Calvani. A new one-act play that Phone ______Cell ______follows a man and woman who serve as a reflection on contemporary politics. Make checks payable to FKCA. Amount enclosed $ ______WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE 310 Wall St., Key West. 305-294-5015. waterfrontplayhouse.org Credit Card No. ______Exp/CSV______JANUARY 16: Jane Eyre 104.1 FM Radio broadcast, 8 PM JANUARY 30: The Maltese Falcon 104.1 FM Radio broadcast, 8 PM MEMBERS RECEIVE FEBRUARY 3 - 13: A Life In The Theatre. • Weekly E-Calendar • Quarterly Event Calendar The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Glengarry Glen Ross and Speed • Annual Gallery Guide • Artist Registry Listing The-Plow, takes us into the lives of two actors: John, young and rising into the first flush of his success; the other Robert, older, anxious, and • Special Event Notices • Calls to Artists beginning to wane. • Connections Project • Grant Opportunities FEBRUARY 13: Treasure Island 104.1 FM Radio broadcast, 8 PM FEBRUARY 27: It Happened One Night 104.1 FM Radio broadcast, 8 PM Your membership helps us sustain MARCH 3 - 20: Matilda the Musical our vibrant cultural and arts communities A stage musical based on the 1988 children’s novel of the same name by Ronald Dahl. The musical’s narrative centers on Matilda, a precocious throughout the Florida Keys. 5-year-old girl with the gift of telekinesis, who loves reading, overcomes obstacles caused by her family and school, and helps her teacher to Additional gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law. reclaim her life. MARCH 13: The Hitchhiker 104.1 FM Radio broadcast, 8 PM MISSION STATEMENT MARCH 27: Tales of Poe 104.1 FM Radio broadcast, 8 PM The mission of the Florida Keys Council of the Arts is to advance the creative development and promotion of the arts in our cultural community by providing excellence in leadership, advocacy, Offices in education and financial support for artists, Islamorada cultural organizations and citizens of Monroe county. Marathon Key West WE SUPPORT • WE CONNECT • WE PROMOTE • WE GIVE 305-712-8888 | oceansir.com FLORIDA KEYS COUNCIL OF THE ARTS 1100 Simonton Street, Key West, Florida 33040 305-295-4369 Executive Director & Editor - Elizabeth Young
Visit keysarts.com for listings of theater, music, film, dance, lectures, meetings, classes, cultural activities and calls to artists. The Florida Keys Sculpture Trail The vision of Key West philanthropists Mr. Jacob Dekker and Mr John Padget, launched the public art sculpture trail project in 2017 along U.S. 1, the Overseas Highway, an All-American Road. The trail features 12 sculptures created by The Art Students League of New York’s Model to Monument Program, and is a generous gift to the residents and visitors of Monroe County, Florida. Sponsored in part by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, the County’s Art in Public Places Committee and the Florida Keys Council of the Arts. More details on the Sculpture Trail can be found at keysarts.com.
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