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Save the Dates for Schooner Wharf Bar Dock Party!!

Jun 232017

Summer Jam Wesley House Family Services is partnering once again with Sunset Grille to host the 8th Annual Summer Jam on July 29th from 6:00PM – 9:00PM. This family-friendly, island pool party will be emceed by the fabulous Leigha Fox of US 1 Radio, entertainment by the amazing band I-Land Vibe, the Top Caribbean Band in South Florida, enjoy some delicious food and drink specials, fun games, and you can relax and keep cool in the beautiful pool. For more information contact Claire at 305-809-5000 [continue reading…]

June 23, 2017 Posted by Contributed at 12:30 am Issue #224, Special Events, What To Do No Responses »

Pies in the Sky!

Jun 232017

June 23, 2017 Posted by Contributed at 12:28 am Issue #224, Special Events, What To Do No Responses »

SUMMER Music Classes

Jun 232017

Music for newborns, infants, toddlers & families Registration is now open for Music Together in the Keys’ six-week Summer term, which begins July 4, with new CDs, books and activities. Space is limited. The fun, playful classes are for newborns through 4-year-olds and the adults who love them. Music Together is an international, science-based program that makes positive, lasting changes in young brains. Classes meet weekly, on Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday, in the cheerful Fellowship Room of the Church of Christ, 1700 Von Phister St. [continue reading…]

June 23, 2017 Posted by Contributed at 12:18 am Issue #224, Special Events, What To Do No Responses »

Hog’s Breath Entertainment

Jun 232017

Myles Mancuso At the Hog’s Breath Saloon The Myles Mancuso plays the Hog’s Breath Saloon’s outdoor stage, June 26 – July 2, 10 pm – 2 am. Myles Mancusco is a nationally recognized prodigy who fronts his own band, singing, playing guitar and keyboards. He is considered one of the top 10 guitar prodigies in the world. He has been performing professional since the age of 10. Mancusco has performed at some of New York City’s top bars: BB Kings in Time Square, the Cutting [continue reading…]

June 23, 2017 Posted by Contributed at 12:10 am Issue #224, Music, What To Do No Responses »

KWAHS Teen Camp – Pinhole Photography

Jun 232017

Jaden Most, 11, watches Key West Art & Historical Society Teen Camp assistant instructor Lilly Magidson use a contemporary DSLR camera to photograph Pinhole Photography instructor Jodell Roberts and student Maddie Bock, 12, as they set up a pinhole camera exposure at Fort East Martello on Tuesday. Pinhole camera’s can be made from a number of materials (in this case a can) and rather than a lens, a small hole is made that light passes through to expose the photo paper, which must be placed [continue reading…]

June 23, 2017 Posted by Contributed at 12:08 am Art, Issue #224, What To Do No Responses »

Key Lime Festival Kicks Off at Key West Lighthouse with Gravity-Defying Key Lime Pie Drop

Jun 232017

Key West Art & Historical Society helps to catapult America’s favorite citrus celebration – the Key Lime Festival – into the lime-light on Saturday, July 1 from 11:00am-4:00pm with a free Key Lime Pie Drop contest and party at the Key West Lighthouse, located at 938 Whitehead Street. Those with a taste for engineering adventures are invited to enter the competition for a chance at fame, fortune, a trophy and a crisp $100 dollar cash prize. Food and drinks, live music from the funky/soul band [continue reading…]

June 23, 2017 Posted by Contributed at 12:04 am Issue #224, Special Events, What To Do No Responses »

Simone & The Supercats

Jun 162017

She can scream like Janis Joplin or purr like Chrissie Hynde. Simone “has one of the most unique sounds in Florida” (Wes Cambron, Tampa Examiner) and Steve Gilmore (Rebel Riffs) knows that “Simone has the look, has the voice, and has the songs”. Though born in Detroit’s Mt. Sinai hospital and educated in Windsor, Ontario, singer and songwriter Simone Star (née Taylor) discovered beauty and creativity on ‘both sides of the tracks’. Her biracial background provided her with varying viewpoints; fueling her artistry and initially leading [continue reading…]

June 16, 2017 Posted by Contributed at 12:31 am Issue #223, Music, What To Do No Responses »

Rummage Sale at the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, June 17th

Jun 162017

The Garden is doing a “spring cleaning”! In conjunction with the Native Plant Sale in the Nursery, the Visitor Center will be having a rummage sale to make room for new inventory in our Gift Shop. Come see what treasures we have that you can’t live without. Clay pots, ceramic pots, glassware, tablecloths and more – you never know what you might find. The rummage sale will be held in the Courtyard of The Key West Tropical Forest, 5210 College Road on Stock Island Saturday, June [continue reading…]

June 16, 2017 Posted by Contributed at 12:30 am Issue #223, Special Events, What To Do No Responses »

Last Call for National Geographic Photographer Don Kincaid at SALT Gallery

Jun 162017

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER LIGHTS THE WAY TO KEY WEST’S HISTORY AND BEAUTY: “Loggerhead Light in the Dry Tortugas” and “Northwest Channel Lighthouse” are among two dozen images presented by National Geographic Photographer and local legend Don Kincaid at SALT Gallery located at 830 Fleming Street. A filmmaker and photographer for more than 40 years, Kincaid’s images document the marine habitat of the Florida Keys and the heyday of treasure-hunting, crossing “photojournalism with graphic design elements,” he says. His images offer historic moments and colorful observations of marine [continue reading…]

June 16, 2017 Posted by Contributed at 12:28 am Art, Issue #223, What To Do No Responses »

Key West Poetry Guild Monthly Meeting

Jun 162017

1st Sunday, Every Month, 7pm The KW Public Library Auditorium July 2nd Open Mic Theme will be “Hot” Free and Open to the Public Original work only Questions: kwpg305@gmail.com

June 16, 2017 Posted by Contributed at 12:26 am Issue #223, Special Events, What To Do No Responses »

SAVE THE DATES: Key West Art & Historical Society to Contribute to Hemingway Days Events with Multiple Cultural Offerings

Jun 162017

Literary icon and Key West legend Ernest Hemingway will be commemorated July 18-23 during the annual Hemingway Days celebration, with this year’s offerings featuring an array of cultural events presented by Key West Art & Historical Society that applaud not only Hemingway’s accomplishments but those that have been inspired by him. “Hemingway Days is a perfect fit for our mission,” says Director of Education Adele Williams. “The event attracts a diverse audience to Key West and allows us to showcase a myriad of subject matter [continue reading…]

June 16, 2017 Posted by Contributed at 12:22 am Issue #223, Special Events, What To Do No Responses »

Trash or Treasure? Key West Art & Historical Society Offers Free Preservation Session on Personal Historic Objects

Jun 162017

Do you have unique historic objects you would like to know more about, learn how to preserve, or be organized into a ‘life plan’ to pass on to friends and loved ones? Join Key West Art & Historical Society curator Cori Convertito, Ph.D., Monroe County Public Libraries archivist Breana Sowers, and Key West artist and architectural historian Sharon Wells during “Trash or Treasure” on Saturday, June 24 from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Custom House Museum, 281 Front Street, as they share guidance on how [continue reading…]

June 16, 2017 Posted by Contributed at 12:20 am Issue #223, Special Events, What To Do No Responses »

Key Lime Festival Kicks Off at Key West Lighthouse with Gravity-Defying Key Lime Pie Drop

Jun 162017

Key West Art & Historical Society helps to catapult America’s favorite citrus celebration – the Key Lime Festival – into the lime-light on Saturday, July 1 from 11:00am-4:00pm with a free Key Lime Pie Drop contest and party at the Key West Lighthouse, located at 938 Whitehead Street. Those with a taste for engineering adventures are invited to enter for a chance at fame, fortune, a trophy and a crisp $100 dollar cash prize. Food, drinks, live music from the funky/soul band 3sum and loads [continue reading…]

June 16, 2017 Posted by Contributed at 12:18 am Issue #223, Special Events, What To Do No Responses »

Free Music Class for Story Time

Jun 162017

Music Together in the Keys will hold a free class at the June 28 and 30 Story Time sessions at the Key West Library, 700 Fleming St. The fun, playful classes will be at 10:30 a.m. June 28 and 11 a.m. June 30. Music Together is an international, science-based program that’s great for neural brain development! The classes are for newborns through 4-year-olds and the adults who love them. Our trained teachers will lead songs, dancing and a jam session for all. For more information on Story Time, visit www.keyslibraries.org or call (305) 292-3595. [continue reading…]

June 16, 2017 Posted by Contributed at 12:16 am Issue #223, Music, What To Do No Responses »

This Week in the Arts June 15-21

Jun 162017

MORE EVENTS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPS click here

June 16, 2017 Posted by Contributed at 12:14 am Art, Issue #223, Literature, Music, Special Events, Theater, What To Do No Responses »

1st Annual “Keys Moths” Bio Blitz Events

Jun 162017

Want to help discover a new species? In the past 10 years there have been almost 600 species of moths identified in the Florida Keys and through an ongoing survey, new species are being discovered all the time. The month of June is the best time of year to witness biodiversity in moths, so if you would like to be part of the first annual KEYS MOTHs BIO BLITZ, come join us and help play a part in further understanding the moth fauna in the [continue reading…]

June 16, 2017 Posted by Contributed at 12:12 am Issue #223, Special Events, What To Do No Responses »

Key West: Bohemia in the Tropics

Jun 162017

The Matecumbe Historical Trust will host with month’s free presentation on Monday, June 19th at 6:30 pm at Island Community Church. Michael Shields will present, Key West: Bohemia in the Tropics, produced by Timothy Long. This is an account of a largely unknown story of how a radical community-building experiment during the Great Depression led to the laid-back, anything-goes lifestyle of today’s Key West. The film opens during the darkest days of the Great Depression and goes on to explore how Key West, once the [continue reading…]

June 16, 2017 Posted by Contributed at 12:04 am Issue #223, Special Events, What To Do No Responses »

Hog’s Breath Entertainment

Jun 162017

The Coal Men Play the Hog’s Breath Saloon Dave Coleman’s Nashville smart-rock band, “The Coal Men,” play the Hog’s Breath Saloon’s late-shift, 10 p.m.- 2 a.m., June 19 – 25. Dave Colman recently played solo for the mid-shift on the Hog’s outdoor stage, and thrilled his fans with more of his original music and a whole lot of rock ‘n’ roll. The bands late-night fans have ask for more of the popular Nashville band and this gig is the Hog’s answer. The band’s CD, “Nowhere’s [continue reading…]

June 16, 2017 Posted by Contributed at 12:00 am Issue #223, Music, What To Do No Responses »

Q&A with Mystery Fest Key West Guest Author Randy Rawls

Jun 092017

Soon to appear as a headlining author at the upcoming Mystery Fest Key West, June 16-18 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Grand Key Resort, author Randy Rawls is a man of mystery. He’s past-president of the Mystery Writers of America – Florida Chapter, author of the Ace Edwards, Dallas private-eye series, the Tom Jeffries South Florida private-eye series, and the Beth Bowman South Florida private-eye series, as well as short stories in various anthologies. His latest, “Justice Secured,” is a standalone featuring Josh Hawkins, ex-Army [continue reading…]

June 9, 2017 Posted by Contributed at 12:35 am Issue #222, Special Events, What To Do No Responses »

It’s About Crime: The 4th Annual Mystery Fest Key West, June 16-18

Jun 092017

How does one disarm a bomb? How many bullets does a particular type of firearm hold? What’s the perfect poison? Writers and fans of all genres can get the inside scoop on these questions and more at the 4th annual Mystery Fest Key West, running June 16-18 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Grand Key Resort, 3990 S. Roosevelt Blvd., in Key West, Florida. “Anyone who writes successfully knows that credibility in details is what separates the pros from the ‘cons,’” said Fest co-founder Shirrel Rhoades. [continue reading…]

June 9, 2017 Posted by Contributed at 12:35 am Issue #222, Special Events, What To Do No Responses »

Save A Turtle Benefit

Jun 092017

June 9, 2017 Posted by Contributed at 12:34 am Issue #222, Special Events, What To Do No Responses »

Key West Theater Announces 2017 Summer Series

Jun 092017

This summer the Key West Theater will continue to host some of the biggest names in the entertainment business, along with a free movie series and a friendly island-wide artistic challenge. In addition, the Theater’s School for the Performing Arts will be holding a weeklong summer workshop from July 17-21. Dave Mason, The Dan Band, Puddles Pity Party and Donavon Frankenreiter are just a few of the popular acts already on the Theater’s exciting summer concert schedule. The Second Annual Summer(ish) Fun Movie Series kicks [continue reading…]

June 9, 2017 Posted by Contributed at 12:22 am Issue #222, Theater, What To Do No Responses »

Local FRLA Hosts “Rock Your Business to Success” Workshop Featuring Nationally-Renowned Speaker and Author Jim Knight

Jun 092017

-Jim Knight uses Rock ‘n’ Roll spirit to transform business on June 28th- The Monroe Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA), in partnership Key West Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce, is excited to feature Jim Knight, a nationally-renowned speaker and training and development veteran of more than 30 years, at their upcoming Rock Your Business to Success Workshop. This half-day morning workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at the Casa Marina, a Waldorf Astoria Resort [continue reading…]

June 9, 2017 Posted by Contributed at 12:06 am Issue #222, Special Events, What To Do No Responses »

FREE Summer Program for Kids Pre-K – 5th Grade, June 26-30

Jun 092017

Key West United Methodist Church is offering free Vacation Bible School (VBS) June 26-30 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at The Old Stone Church, 600 Eaton St. This year’s theme is Hero Central and children ages 4 through 5th grade are invited to join Captain Shield and Flame the Red Panda for storytelling, music, games, crafts, science experiments, snacks and more. Students who have completed 6th grade and up are eligible to volunteer. Adult volunteers are also needed. You can register your child or sign [continue reading…]

June 9, 2017 Posted by Contributed at 12:04 am Issue #222, Special Events, What To Do No Responses »

Summer Coral Camp is Just Around the River Bend!

Jun 092017

Summer Coral Camp 2017 is less than a week away, and there are only a few spots left to register your kids for a week of a lifetime! Coral Camp is an interactive camp for 6-12 year old youths to explore and learn about our surrounding marine environment through exciting educational activities at the Reef Relief Environmental Center in Key West. Activities include science and art projects in addition to exciting field trips around Key West. Campers also experience four days of snorkeling: one day [continue reading…]

June 9, 2017 Posted by Contributed at 12:02 am Issue #222, Special Events, What To Do No Responses »

Author Kenneth D. Michaels to Debut “Only in Key West”: A Nick and Norm Gay Detective Novel on June 9 at 801 Cabaret

Jun 022017

On Friday, June 9, from 5-7pm, author Kenneth D. Michaels will debut his latest mystery, “Only in Key West” at the 801 Duval Street Cabaret above the 801 Bourbon Bar in Key West. “Only in Key West” is a sequel to Michaels’ first novel, “The Gay Detective,” which earned kudos in 2016: the International Readers Favorite Book Award and the Reader Views Award. He was also a finalist in the USA Best Book Awards. “Only in Key West” reflects our local “One Human Family” philosophy,” [continue reading…]

June 2, 2017 Posted by Contributed at 12:32 am Issue #221, Special Events, What To Do No Responses »

Q&A With New York Times Best-Selling Author Clifford Irving, Mystery Fest Key West Keynote Speaker

Jun 022017

Acclaimed American novelist and New York Times best-selling author Clifford Irving is set to appear as Keynote Speaker for the June 16-18 Mystery Fest Key West, an annual gathering of award-winning and high-profile mystery writers, true crime experts and fans, held at the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Grand Key. His works have run a gamut from restless youth searching for hope and meaning – “On a Darkling Plain” (1956) and “The Losers” (1958), to history – “The Battle of Jerusalem: The Six-Day War of June, [continue reading…]

June 2, 2017 Posted by Contributed at 12:30 am Issue #221, Special Events, What To Do No Responses »

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