Florida Keys Council of the Arts Cultural Calendar
Quilts for Kids Nepal Project employs women who create hand-sewn quilts. Its mission is to provide work for economically-challenged women and to finance education for underprivileged children.
The Studios of Key West, 533 Eaton St.
Thursday, September 3 thru Wednesday, September 9
Visit keysarts.com, Cultural Calendar for more listings and events throughout the Keys.
Key West Happenings
ARTISTS RECEPTIONS / EXHIBITIONS
Thursday
Kathmandu to Key West Opening, 6 PM
Quilts for Kids Nepal Project employs women who create hand-sewn quilts. Its mission is to provide work for economically-challenged women and to finance education for underprivileged children. The Studios of Key West, 533 Eaton St. 305-296-0458. tskw.org
Friday
Upper Duval Art Stroll, 6 PM
Special art exhibitions and receptions at galleries and shops along Upper Duval from United to Truman. Including Frangipani Gallery, SoDu Gallery, Cocco & Salem, Island Arts, Key West Pottery, Cork & Stogie, Millionaire Gallery, Dog Tired Studio & Gallery and Rock House Gallery.
DANCE
Fridays and Wednesdays
Salsa and Salsa Rueda too Dance Class, 7 PM
Wednesdays at 8 PM: Nightclub 2 Dance Course. All levels, drop in class, no partner needed. Paradise Health and Fitness Dance Studio, 1706 N Roosevelt Blvd. 305-296-6348. [email protected]
Tuesdays
Key West Country Western Dancers, 7:30 PM
Texas 2-step, swing, waltz, cha cha. Free line dance lessons. Bourbon Street Pub, 724 Duval St. 724-333-4137.
Sundays
Social Dancing – Ballroom & Latin, 7 PM
No partner needed/singles welcome. Dance Factory, 906C Kennedy Dr. 305-3048184. dancefactorykeywest.com
FESTIVALS AND FUNDRAISERS
Thru Monday (Sept 7)
Key West Brewfest
Various events and locations. Events from beer dinners, beer brunches, happy hour parties, pool parties, late-night parties, seminars and the Signature Tasting Festival. benefits the Rotary Club and their charitable efforts. keywestbrewfest.com
FILM
At the Tropic Cinema
Tuesday – Exhibit on Screen Series: Faberge: A Life of its Own, 6:30 PM; Wednesday/Thursday: 72-Hour Film Challenge Premiere, 5 PM. 416 Eaton St. 877-761-3456. tropiccinema.com
LECTURE
Tuesdays in September
The WPA Works Project Administration in Key West, 2 PM
History of Key West as seen through the eyes of Florida’s most important native artist Cuban American Folk Artist Mario Sanchez.
Gallery on Greene, 606 Greene St. 305-294-1669. galleryongreene.com
LITERARY
Sunday
Key West Poetry Guild Meeting, 7 PM
Blue Heaven (upstairs), 729 Thomas St. 908-591-5566.
MUSEUMS, HISTORY and NATURE
Sunday
Locals Free Sunday at the Key West Botanical Garden, 10 AM
Come and experience the biodiversity of plant and animal life and how the Garden functions as a sanctuary for an endangered ecosystem. 5210 College Rd. 305-296-1504. keywestbotanicalgarden.org
Tuesdays-Saturdays
Key West Firehouse Museum, 10 AM
1026 Grinnell St. 305-849-0678. keywestfirehousemuseum.com
Daily
Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center, 9 AM
35 East Quay Rd., (End of Southard St.) floridakeys.noaa.gov
Key West Wildlife Center, 9 AM
Indigenous Park, 1801 White St. 305-293-7013. keywestwildlifecenter.org
Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Exhibits – Celebrating 30 Years of Treasure and Adventure, 9:30 AM
200 Greene St. 305-294-2633. melfisher.org
MUSIC
Wednesdays-Sundays
In the Cabaret in the Gardens, 5 PM
Wednesdays and Thursdays: John Benson, Fridays and Saturdays: Rock Solomon, Sundays: Will Johnson. The Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St. 294-2661. gardenshotel.com
Nightly Jazz – Tavern N’ Town
Marriot Beachside, 3841 N. Roosevelt Blvd. 305-296-8100.
Thurs/Tues: Carmen Rodriguez and Michael Thomas, Fri/Wed: Mike Emerson, Sat: Bobby Nesbitt, Sun/Wed: Rob DiStasi, Mon: Michael Thomas.
Middle Keys Happenings
ARTISTS RECEPTIONS and EXHIBITIONS
Daily in September
Foul Art Exhibit, 10 AM-6PM
Gallery members celebrated the rooster in various mediums. Artists in Paradise Gallery, Winn-Dixie Shopping Plaza, Big Pine Key. 305-872-1828. artistsinparadise.com
CLASSES and WORKSHOPS
The Art Studio in Marathon – Classes and workshops: Pottery, Clay, Glass, Painting, Sculpture and more. 12535 Overseas Hwy, Oceanside. 305-289-9013. keysartstudio.com
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
Upper Keys Happenings
ARTIST RECEPTIONS / EXHIBITIONS
Mondays-Fridays (thru September 25)
Marie Carney Exhibit, 9 AM-5 PM
Featuring fine original scratchboard art inspired by the ocean. Ocean Sotheby’s Gallery, 81888 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada. 305-712-8888. oceansir.com
Daily thru September
Whimsical Waterful Reef Photography, 9:30 AM-5:30 PM
Glenn and Nadine’s extensive collection of reef photography. Lobster Trap Art Gift Shop & Gallery, Islamorada, MM 82, 305-664-3571. lobstertrapart.com
LECTURES
Tuesday
Writing Historical Fiction and Bringing History to Life with Vanessa Lafaye, 6 PM
Author of Under a Dark Summer Sky; in conversation with the Center’s Curator Brad Bertelli. Islander Resort, MM82.1 ocean, Islamorada. 305-922-2237. keysdiscovery.com
MUSEUMS, HISTORY and NATURE
Daily
History of Diving Museum, 10 AM
MM 83, bay, Islamorada. 305-664-9737. divingmuseum.org
Thursdays-Sundays
Keys History and Discovery Center, 10 AM
at the Islander Resort, MM 82, Islamorada. 305-922-2237. keysdiscovery.com
MUSIC
Thursdays
Jam/Open Mic with Dave Feder and Friends, 9 PM
oo-tray Restaurant, 80939 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada. 305-922-2027.
Sundays
Dave Feder’s Jazz Trio, 6 PM
Smuggler’s Cove Resort & Marina, 85500 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada, bayside. 305-664-5564