Key West The Newspaper

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 thru WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23
Visit keysarts.com, Cultural Calendar for more listings and events throughout the Keys.

Key West Happenings
ARTISTS RECEPTIONS/EXHIBITIONS
THURSDAY
Walk on White Gallery Walk, 6 PM
Exhibitions and receptions at galleries and shops along White St, including Artists @ the Armory, Harrison Gallery, Stone Soup Gallery and hIPSO facto at the Coffee Mill Dance Studio.

Walk on White Paradise Reception, 6 PM
Artists explore the intersection of human and nature, the universal concept of paradise and its myriad manifestations. The Studios of Key West, Sculpture Garden at 607 Ashe St. 305-296-0458. tskw.org

Walk on White Holiday Show, 6 PM
Works by Charles Pebworth’s metal constructions and statement jewelry pieces and jewelry makers Samuel Coraux, Pawel Kaczynski and the collection of porcelain rings from Mexico. Harrison Gallery, 825 White St. harrison-gallery.com

SATURDAY
The Soul of Key West Concert and Book Signing, 8 PM
A celebration of the second tribute to our local musicians and songwriters, The Soul of Key West, Volume 2 by Ralph De Palma. Entertainment by Robert Albury, Cliff Sawyer, Clayton Lopez, Calvin Lopez, plus special guest appearance by Coffee Butler. The Studios of Key West, 533 Eaton St. 305-296-0458. ralphdepalma.com

SUNDAY
Key West Artisan Market, 10 AM
Shop local Holiday Edition: Art, Food, Wine and Craft Beer, Shopping and Entertainment. Restaurant Store, 1111 Eaton St. facebook.com/KeyWestArtisanMarket

FILM
Tropic Cinema:
SATURDAY – A Conversation with Ralph Nader, 12 PM
MONDAY – The Annual Classic Screening: A Christmas Story (1983), 6:30 PM
416 Eaton St. 877-761-3456. tropiccinema.com

LITERARY
FRIDAY
Alibi For Evil by Michael Haskins – Book Signing, 5 PM
A Mick Murphy Key West Mystery. Key West Island Books, 513 Fleming St.

MUSIC
THURSDAY
Skipper Kripitz, Yvan Agbo and Larry Smith, 9 PM
Dance music rooted in funk grooves with flavors of Brazilian, Caribbean, Jazz-Rock and Blues. Chicago’s, 610 Greene St.

THURSDAYS
Southernmost Magnolia, 6 PM
The Key West version of the renowned New England band Magnolia, plays a unique blend of Cajun, Country and Bluegrass music. B.O.’s Fish Wagon, 801 Caroline St.

SATURDAY
Edwin McCain, 8 PM
Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St. thekeywesttheater.com

SUNDAY and MONDAY
Haley, Mulligan and Robinson, 8 PM
A Holiday tribute to Andy Williams, Bing Crosby, Perry Como and Dean Martin. Tennessee Williams Cabaret Theater, 5901 College Rd. 305-295-7676. keystix.com

TUESDAY
Tuesday League of Crafty Musicians with Michelle Dravis, 9 PM
Michelle on guitar and vocals, Yvan Agbo on lead guitar and skippo on drums. Virgilios, 524 Duval St. 305-296-1075.

WEDNESDAY
Libby York and Dave Burns, 8 PM
Little Room Jazz Club, 821 Duval St. libbyyork.com

THEATER
THURS-SAT, DEC 17-19 and TUES/WED, DEC 22/23
Red Barn Theatre – Fools, 8 PM
This comic fable is set in an idyllic Russian hamlet whose inhabitants have been cursed with Chronic Stupidity for 200 years. A young schoolteacher comes to town to save the day and win the girl who has only recently learned how to sit down. 319 Duval St. (rear) 305-296-9911. redbarntheatre.com

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY, DEC 21-23
Key West Theater – Silence! The Musical, 8 PM
A musical paraody based on the Academy Award-winning film Silence of the Lambs. J.B. McLendon as Hannibal, Alexandra Zeto as Clarice, Michael Aaglan as Poppa Starling, Chad Newman as Catherine, Pony Charvet as Buffalo Bill, Kelly Jane as a Lamb.
Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St. keywesttheater.events.com

TUESDAYS-SATURDAYS (thru January 9)
Waterfront Playhouse – Casa Valentina, 8 PM
Based on true life events, Casa is a fascinating glimpse into the lives of a group of heterosexual men in 1962 who escaped the summer heat and stifling conformity of their lives to visit a bungalow colony in the Catskills to indulge in their favorite pastime – dressing and acting as women. Weekly performances 310 Wall St. 305-294-5015. waterfrontplayhouse.org

Middle Keys Happenings
THEATER
SATURDAY
Marathon Community Theater – Annual Holiday Show, 8 PM
MM47.5, oceanside behind Plaza Grill. 305-743-0994. marathontheater.org

Upper Keys Happenings
THURSDAY
Morada Way Arts and Cultural District Art Walk, 6 PM
A monthly outdoor event featuring art, food, drink and music. Galleries include: Redbone Gallery, Gallery Morada, Pasta Pantaleo Signature Gallery and Morada Way Clay. MM 81.5, Islamorada. 664-9100. moradaway.org

LITERARY
SATURDAY
Wood Rats by Steve Gibbs – Book Signing, 11 AM
Hooked on Books, MM 81.9, Islamorada.

MUSIC
SUNDAYS
Dave Feder’s Jazz Trio, 6 PM
Smuggler’s Cove Resort and Marina, 85500 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada, bayside. 305-664-5564

ONGOING
MUSIC
-Nightly Entertainment at Tavern N’ Town, featuring Michael Thomas, Carmen Rodriguez, Mike Emerson, Bobby Nesbitt and
Rob DiStasi. Call for weekly line-up 305-296-8100. Marriot Beachside, 3841 N. Roosevelt Blvd.
-Larry Smith’s Afternoon Delights, Mon-Fri 4 p.m. Chicago’s, 610 Greene St. larrysmithkeywest.com
-In the Cabaret and Jazz in the Gardens, Wed-Sun 5 p.m. The Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St.
-Libby York, Wednesdays 8 p.m. Little Room Jazz Club, 821 Duval St.
-Bobby Nesbitt and Skipper Kripitz, Showtunes on the Beach, Thursdays 4:30 p.m. Salute, 1000 Atlantic Blvd.
-Dave Feder, Thursdays, 9 p.m. oo-tray Restaurant, 80939 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada. 305-922-2027.
-Southernmost Magnolia, Thursdays 6 p.m. B.O.’s Fish Wagon, 801 Caroline St.
-Rock Solomon and Tim McAlpine, Fridays, 3 p.m. Patio Bar, 525 United St. 305-292-1450.
-Steve Gibson on the Mandolin, Fridays 6 p.m. Salute, 1000 Atlantic Blvd.

DANCE
-Theo and Ganine’s Dance Center. American and International styles, wedding dance, swing, salsa. Beginner’s welcome, no partner required. Ballroom and Latin Dance Instruction. 5800 Overseas Hwy., Suite 40, Marathon. 305-766-3428. keysdancecenter.com
-On Your Toes Dance Studio. Focused on teaching ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary and acrobatics to students aged 3-18.
92451 Overseas Highway, Tavernier. 305-852-3818. oytdancestudio.com
-Salsa and Salsa Rueda too Dance Class, FRIDAYs/WEDNESDAYs, 7 PM/8 PM. All levels, drop in class, no partner needed. Paradise Health and Fitness Dance Studio, 1706 N Roosevelt Blvd. 305-296-6348. [email protected]
-CoffeeMill Dance Studio – Fall Adult Classes check website for full schedule. 916 Pohalski St. 305-296-9982. coffeemilldance.com
-Dance Factory – Social Dancing: Ballroom and Latin, SUNDAYs, 7 PM. No partner needed/singles welcome. 906C Kennedy Dr. 305-304-8184. dancefactorykeywest.com
-Key West Country Western Dancers, TUESDAYs, 7:45 PM. Texas 2-step, swing, waltz, cha cha. Free line dance lessons. Blue Room at BottleCap, 1128 Simonton St. 724-333-4137.

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
– Life Drawing Workshops with Annamarie Giordano, THURSDAYs at 11 AM. Weekly 3-hour long class. Models wanted. Florida Keys Community College, 5901 College Rd. 609-884-3474.
-Plein Air Painting Classes in Sugarloaf, THURSDAYs at 9:30 AM. Call Jim Salem for more information. 305-394-5555. [email protected]
-The Studios of Key West – Classes and Workshops: Painting and drawing, writing and reading, Photo and Mixed Media, Culinary Arts, Kids and Teens, Music Performance and movement. 533 Eaton St. 305-296-0458. tskw.org
-The Art Studio in Marathon – Classes and workshops: Pottery, Clay, Glass, Painting, Sculpture and more. 12535 Overseas Hwy, Oceanside. 305-289-9013. keysartstudio.com
-Morada Way Arts and Cultural District – Classes and workshops: Playing with Abstraction, Beer 101, Plein Air to the Next Level, Creating with Clay, Underwater Realism, Palm Frond Boats, Write Your Story, Exploring Paint with Taylor, Keeping Images Alive.
151 Morada Way, MM 81.5, 305-900-9023.

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