Key West The Newspaper

ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTS

SUNDAY BINGO AT 801 BOURBON
Every Sunday through October 16th, the notorious upstairs BINGO at 801 Bourbon Bar, hosted by QMitch, will equally benefit the 2016 King and Queen FANTASY FEST Candidates.
Be sure and arrive early for the best seating around 4 p.m.
Campaign proceeds benefit AIDS Help, serving Monroe County for 30 years.

AQUA IDOL AT AQUA NIGHTCLUB, 711 Duval, 6:30 p.m.
‘Aqua Idol’ is now for the benefit of your King and Queen Candidates of FANTASY FEST 2016. Join them and their singers through October 18th…vote with your dollars in the tip buckets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
Campaign proceeds benefit AIDS Help, serving Monroe County for 30 years.

ALL-CANDIDATE EVENTS

Saturday, September 24, 8 AM, ‘The 4th Annual Red Shirt Run’. After that, in-person registration is $25. Run or walk in your best red outfit…be outrageous! Each registrant gets a ballot to choose a King and Queen Candidate. Half the money raised will be split evenly between all Candidates; the remainder is divided between the top vote getters! So jog over to www.redshirtrun.com NOW. Online registration is only $20 and is available until 4 p.m. Friday September 23rd. Pick up your packet between 4-6 PM on Friday the 23rd across from the White St Pier, in the Wildlife Center parking lot or 6:30-7:45 AM the day of the race.

Thursday, October 6, ‘The All-Candidate Tea-on-the-Sea’ aboard The Fury. The trip is from 6-8 PM (with check in at 5:30 PM at the white Fury booth, 631 Greene Street Key West, just outside of the Conch Republic Seafood Company). Guests board 15 minutes prior to departure. Music from DJ Neil. Water, soft drinks, beer, wine & champagne plus a full liquor bar and hot & cold appetizers included in the price. Reservations at 888.976.0899 (8 AM – 11 PM). Reference the October 6th King & Queen All Candidate Sail/Tea on the Sea. $69.95+tax per person.

CANDIDATE EVENTS

TOMMY RYAN FOR KING

Sunday, September 18, 4:00-6:30 PM, the TOMMY4KING Tea Dance at La Te Da, 1125 Duval.

CHRISTOPHER ROUNDS FOR KING

Saturday, September 17, 1-4 PM, ‘The Cupcake Wars’. Showcase your baking skills or indulge your sweet tooth and find out from celebrity judges who turns out the best cupcake in Key West. Win great prizes, including a 2-night stay at La Te Da! $20 pre-registry fee to compete. Limited number of contestants, so register at LaTeDa or call 305 296 6706, extension #306. Event general admission is free.

KRISTEN LIVENGOOD FOR QUEEN

Saturday, September 17. “You CAN Buy Me Love” Date Auction at The Waterfront Brewery Upstairs, 201 William St. Key West. At 6 PM, ‘Meet The Dates, and then at 7 PM begins the auction! Check out the dates and their packages…this is the one time you may actually be able to buy love. The dates will present fun day trips and more to bid on. $5 entrance fee includes bidding paddle. Cash bar.

Thursday, September 22, 5-8 PM, Howard Livingston poolside concert at The Marker Resort, 200 William Street. Wear your bathing suits, and bring a floaty and come listen to the musical musings of local singer/songwriter Howard Livingston. 50/50 raffles, silent auction, cash bar. $25 admission.

JANE ROHRSCHNEIDER FOR QUEEN

Tuesday, September 6 through Wednesday, October 19, ‘Dive The USNS Vandenberg And Win An Atocha Coin!’ from Mel Fisher’s Treasures, valued at $1400 (8 releases, Grade 3). Explore and find the clues! Drawing will be at 6 PM at Divers Direct on October 19th (you need not be present to win). Entry form/rules at Divers Direct, List Reef Adventures, Dive Key West, Inc., Southpoint Divers and Captain’s Corner Dive Center. $20 per-entry.

Jane also offers several raffles. Go to www.janeforqueen.org/raffles.html for more information!