Florida Keys Council of the Arts Cultural Calendar
Florida Keys Council of the Arts Cultural Calendar
Friday, December 19 thru Wednesday, December 24
Visit keysarts.com, Cultural Calendar for more listings and events throughout the Keys.
Key West Happenings
ARTISTS RECEPTIONS / EXHIBITIONS
DANCE
THURSDAY thru SUNDAY
Nutcracker Key West 2014, 7:30 PM and 2 PM (SUNDAY)
Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Rd. 295-7676. keystix.com
MONDAY
The Fabulous Spectrelles and Southernmost Dance Theatre, 8 PM
The San Carlos Institute, 516 Duval St. 295-7676. Keystix.com
Doo-wop and dance and holiday classics.
FRIDAYS
Jazz Dance Class with Denis Hyland, 10:30 AM
CoffeeMill Dance Studio, 916 Pohalski Ln. 296-9982. coffeemilldance.com
FRIDAYS and WEDNESDAYS
Salsa and Salsa Rueda Dance Classes, 7 PM and 8 PM (Wed)
Paradise Health and Fitness Dance Studio, 1706 N Roosevelt Blvd. 296-6348.
Drop in class, no partner needed.
SUNDAYS
Ballroom and Latin Dance Evening, 7 PM
Dance Factory, 906C Kennedy Dr. 304-8184. dancefactorykeywest.com
Mondays: Argentine Tango Practica at 8:15.
MONDAYS
International Folk Dancing, 7 PM
UU Fellowship Hall, 801 Georgia St. 207-939-0301.
With Nancy 3. Hoffman. Learn dances from Europe, the Caribbean, Israel and more. For beginners, all ages welcome.
TUESDAYS
Key West Country Western Dancers, 6:30 PM
Free line dancing lessons with Marvin, plus Texas 2-step, swing, waltz, cha cha, etc.
Cowboy Bill’s, 618 Duval St. 724-333-4137.
FESTIVALS and FUNDRAISERS
SUNDAY
Key West Artisan Market, 10 AM
The Restaurant Store, 1111 Eaton St. 294-7994.
Art, Food, Wine and Craft Beer, shopping and entertainment.
FILM
FRIDAY
Key West Outdoor Movies, 7 PM
Visualize Entertainment, Bayview Park, Corner of Jose Marti and Truman Ave. keywestoutdoormovies.com
MUSIC
THURSDAY
In the Cabaret and Jazz in the Gardens, 5 PM
The Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St. 294-2661. gardenshotel.com
SUNDAY
Tim Mayer, 4 PM
The Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St. 296-2661.
Larry and Christine Smith on piano and vocals and Skippo on drums.
TUESDAY
Holiday Rock, 9 PM
Virgilio’s, 524 Duval St. 296-1075
Featuring Tim Mayer, Larry and Christine Smith and Skippo.
Nightly Entertainment – Tavern N’ Town, 5 PM
Marriot Beachside, 3841 N. Roosevelt Blvd. 296-8100.
Michael Thomas, Carmen Rodriguez, Mike Emerson, Rob DiStasi and Bobby Nesbitt.
FRIDAY
Love Lane Gang, 8:30 PM
McConnell’s Irish Pub and Grill, 900 Duval St.
Creating a broad musical palette such as swing, old school country, rockabilly and bluegrass.
THEATER
SUNDAY
Key West Story Slams – Theme: Bad Date, 8 PM
Little Room Jazz Club, 821 Duval St. 302-540-6102. keyweststoryslams.com
TUESDAYS-SATURDAYS thru JANUARY 17
The Last Night of Ballyhoo, 8 PM
The time is 1939, when the most important thing in young Lala Levy’s life is the Atlanta premiere of Gone With the Wind.
Red Barn Theatre, 319 Duval St. 296-9911. redbarntheatre.com
TUESDAYS-SATURDAYS thru JANUARY 10
Noises Off, 8 PM
A delirious romp of slamming doors, bickering actors, pretty girls in their underwear, mayhem and errant sardines.
TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY: Preview Nights, THURSDAY: Opening Night.
Waterfront Playhouse, 310 Wall St. 294-5015. waterfrontplayhouse.org
Middle Keys Happenings
ARTIST RECEPTIONS / EXHIBITIONS
Daily thru December
Joanne Jarzombek and Sandy West Exhibits, 10 AM
Winn Dixie Shopping Plaza, Big Pine Key, MM 30. 872-1828. artistsinparadise.com
CLASSES and WORKSHOPS
THURSDAYS
Plein Air Painting Classes in Sugarloaf, 9:30 AM
Jim Salem, 744-9880. [email protected]
DAILY
Art Classes in Marathon: Pottery, Clay, Glass Fusing, Painting, Sculpture and more
The Art Studio 12535 Overseas Hwy, Marathon. 289-9013. keysartstudio.com
DANCE
Ballroom and Latin Dance Instruction
Theo and Ganine’s Dance Center, 5800 Overseas Hwy, Suite 40, Marathon. 766-3428. KeysDanceCenter.com
Experienced, world-class instructors. American and International styles, wedding dance, swing, salsa. Beginners welcome, no partner required, monthly dance socials.
MUSIC
SATURDAY
Marathon Community Theater Holiday Concert, 5 PM and 8 PM
5101 Overseas Hwy., MM 49.5. 743-0994. marathontheater.org
Upper Keys Happenings
ARTIST RECEPTIONS / EXHIBITIONS
Daily thru December
Wildlife Showcase and Exhibit, 9 AM to 5 PM
Lobster Trap Art Gift Shop and Gallery, Islamorada. MM 82.2. 664-0001. lobstertrapart.com
Indigenous wildlife on canvas, tile and other media in various sizes.
THURSDAY
Morada Way Arts and Cultural District: Walkabout, 6 PM
MM 81.5, Islamorada. 664-9100. moradaway.org
Galleries include: Redbone Gallery, Gallery Morada, Pasta Pantaleo Signature Gallery and Morada Way Clay.
MUSIC
THURSDAYS
Jam Session/Open Mic, 9 PM
oo-tray Restaurant, 80939 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada. 922-2027. keysice.com
SATURDAY
Pops in the Park – Winter Wonders, 4 PM
Keys Community Concert Band, Islamorada Founders Park Amphitheater. 853-7294. keyscommunityconcertband.org