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Thursday, June 16 thru Wednesday, June 22
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Key West Happenings
ARTISTS RECEPTIONS/EXHIBITIONS
Friday
Pencil Me In: The Sketches of Mario Sanchez – Opening Reception, 5:30 PM
On exhibit more than 70 bag sketches, a process Sanchez used to guide the layout of his famed bas-relief woodcarvings. The Custom House Museum, 281 Front St. 305-295-6616. kwahs.org

Saturday
Sip and Shop with ZEN Jewelry, 6 PM
Karen will be sharing her latest summer designs from her positive energy jewelry collection: herkimer crystals, new drusy pendants, bangle bracelets, dainty mini-gems. Uva Wine Bar, 519 Fleming St. [email protected]

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
Monday-Thursday
Books of Identities, 6 PM
Sandra Ramos, teacher at The Higher Institute of Art in Havana, Cuba, guides students through the creation of a personal book portfolio containing 20 works. The Studios of Key West, 533 Eaton St. 305-296-0458. tskw.org

LECTURES
Thursday
Adult Environmental Education – Speaker Series: Using Native Plants to Attract Pollinators, 12:30 PM
Speaker Susan Reutling, Master Gardener and Nursery Coordinator. The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, 5210 College Rd., Stock Island. 305-296-1504. kwbgs.org

Wednesday
Marine Life at Library – Talks: Sharks: Apex Predator or Hype, 11 AM
These marine scientist led talks also include marine life touch tanks to educate and fascinate the audience. These talks are free and open for all ages. Key West Library, 700 Fleming St. 305-292-3595. keyslibraries.org

LITERARY
Saturday
Reef Perkins Debuts Deep Air, 6 PM
Reception and book signing. Grand Vin, 1107 Duval St Key West. 305-292-7963

MUSEUMS, HISTORY and NATURE
Thru Labor Day
Blue Star Museums Program – Free Admission for Active Military Personnel/Family
Thru Labor Day. Museums include: The Custom House, The Key West Lighthouse and Museum, Fort East Martello, Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, The History of Diving Museum. arts.gov/national/blue-star-museums

MUSIC
Friday
Laney Jones in Concert, 8 PM
Voted one of the top 10 new country artists by Rolling Stone magazine. Jones blends a pop sensibility with a wide variety of influences from country to classic rock. The Studios of Key West, 533 Eaton St. 305-296-0458. tskw.org

THEATER
Thursday-Sunday
Fringe Theater Presents: Hate Mail
Hate mail is a comedy/love story featuring Pony Charvet and Susannah Wells as the love-torn duo whose fast-paced and sardonic story is at the heart, so to speak, of the show. Pianist Michael Robinson provides the musical backdrop for the show. Little Room Jazz Club, 821 Duval St. 305-707-4053. fringetheater.org

Upper Keys Happenings
ARTISTS RECEPTIONS/EXHIBITIONS
Thursday
Morada Way Arts & Cultural District Art Walk, 6 PM
A monthly outdoor event featuring art, food, drink and music. MM 81.5, Islamorada. 305-664-9100. moradaway.org

FESTIVALS/FUNDRAISERS
Thursday-Sunday
Blazing Mako Tournament and Festival
Fundraiser for marine conservations featuring fishing tournament and festival hosted by The Islander in partnership with Guy Harvey Outpost and Nova Southeastern University. Various times and events include Captain’s party Friday night, a fishing tournament Saturday, a 100+ Conchservation Village, art and music on the beach. Concert Saturday night and lots of other events for kids and adults. Headquartered at Islander Resort, MM 82.1 Oceanside. Details at Islamoradablazingmako.com

ONGOING
ARTISTS EXHIBITIONS
-Mango Madness and Member Salon, The Studios of Key West, 533 Eaton St. tskw.org

-Innocent Souls: Vietnam 1968 and Yesterday’s Kids: Reflection by 1st Lieutenant Glenn Hoover. Gato Building, 1100 Simonton St. InnocentSoulsVietnam.org

-Key West Art Garden at The Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden, 5210 College Rd. kwbgs.org

-Stanley Papio: Junkyard Rebel New Permanent Exhibit at Fort East Martello, 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd.

-In Deep With Diatoms Exhibit, Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center, 35 East Quay Rd. tropicalbotanicartists.com

-Celebrating the National Park Service Centennial: A Photography Exhibit by Clyde Butcher, Keys History and Discovery Center, MM 82, on the property of the Islander Resort. keysdiscovery.com

-Displacement, Jill Caldwell Exhibition, Salt Gallery, 830 Fleming St. jillcaldwell.com

-Bart and Diane Vinsh, Artists in Paradise Gallery, Winn-Dixie Shopping Center, Big Pine Key, atistsinparadise.com

-BJ Royster Creating New Works, Mondays, BJ Royster Ocean Gallery, 81650 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada. bjroyster.com

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
– Life Drawing Workshops with Annamarie Giordano, Thursdays, 11 AM. Weekly 3-hour long class. Models wanted. Private Home – 325 Catharine St, Key West. RSVP 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.

DANCE
-Tuesdays: Learn to Dance the Waltz, 7:30 PM, Dance Factory, 906-C Kennedy Dr. 305-304-8184. dancefactorykeywest.com

-Tuesdays: Key West Country Western Dancers, 7:45 PM
Dancers get together for dancing Texas 2-step, swing, waltz, cha cha NC2 & more. Free line dance lessons with Marvin. Blue Room at BottleCap, 1128 Simonton St. 724-333-4137.

-Wednesdays/Fridays: Salsa Dance Lessons with Lucy and Charlie, 7 PM and 8 PM, Beginner/refresher class. No partner needed and we love newbies. Paradise Health and Fitness Dance Studio, 1706 N. Roosevelt Blvd. 305-296-6348. [email protected]

-Theo and Ganine’s Dance Center: World-class instructors-Ballroom and Latin Dance Lessons, American and International styles, wedding dance, swing, salsa. Beginner’s welcome, no partner required. 5800 Overseas Hwy, Suite 40, Marathon. 305-766-3428. KeysDanceCenter.com

-Coffee Mill Dance and Yoga Studio Classes: Ballet, modern, jazz, tap, hip-hop, latin, belly dance and African dance. 605-A Simonton St. 305-296-9982. coffeemilldance.com

-Dance Factory Classes: Ballroom and Latin Dance classes, Ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop and creative movement for children and adults. 906 Kennedy Dr. 305-296-5015. dancefactorykeywest.com

MUSIC
-Tuesday League of Crafty Musicians, 9 PM, Virgillio’s, 524 Duval St., Key West. 305-296-1075.

-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.

-In the Cabaret and Jazz in the Gardens, Wed-Sun 5 p.m. The Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St.

-Dave Feder, Thursdays, 9 p.m. oo-tray Restaurant, 80939 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada. 305-922-2027.