This Week in the Arts Oct. 27- Nov. 2
Key West Theater , 512 Eaton St.
thekeywesttheater.com
Florida Keys Council of the Arts Cultural Calendar
Thursday, October 27- Wednesday, November 2
Visit keysarts.com, Cultural Calendar for more listings and events throughout the Keys.
KEY WEST
ARTIST EXHIBITS
Thursday-Saturday
Dual Exhibition: Bill Mack & Gary M. Welton
Key West Gallery, 601 Duval St.
keywestgallery.com
Thursday
3 PM
Felix the Cat and His Pal
Zazoo Fine Art Gallery, 622 Duval St., Key West
305-407-7307
FESTIVAL & FUNDRAISERS
Thursday
5 PM
Smallest Parade in the Universe
Waterfront Brewery, Corner of Caroline and William Streets
Benefit for MARC House.
thesmallestparadeintheuniverse.com
Fantasy Fest
Various times & locations in Key West. Headdress Ball, Pet Masquerade Party, street fairs, local’s parade, Children’s Day and Fantasy Parade.
www.fantasyfest.com
CLASSSES & WORKSHOPS
Monday
7 PM
After Dinner Art History with Alaina Plowdry
The Studios of Key West, 533 Eaton St.
tskw.org
Thursday
1 PM
Basic Acrylic Painting Class
Island Inspirations, 933B Fleming St., Key West
Maggie Ruley, 305-304-1013
maggieruley.com
Thursday
5 PM
Mask Making with John McBride
The Studios of Key West, 533 Eaton St.
tskw.org
MUSIC
Monday
8 PM
The Little River Band
Key West Theater , 512 Eaton St.
thekeywesttheater.com
Tuesday
8 PM
Todd Snider with Rorrey Carroll
The Studios of Key West, 533 Eaton St.
Wednesday
8 PM
Todd Snider with Rorrey Carroll at COAST
COAST 6404 Front St., Stock Island
coastprojects.com
DANCE
Tuesday
7:30 PM
Key West Country Western Dancers
Blue Room at BottleCap, 1128 Simonton St.
724-333-4137.
LECTURE
Wednesday
6 PM
Gay & Lesbian Identity in the 20th Century with Stephen Kitsakos
The Studios of Key West, 533 Eaton St.
tskw.org
MUSEUMS
Saturday
10 AM
Screaming Green Halloween
Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden
Tuesday
2 PM
Museums for Homeschoolers Workshop
KWAHS, The Custom House, 281 Front St.
305-295-6616 ext. 15
kwahs.org/learn
Thursday
Parent & Me Fort Adventures
KWAHS, Fort East Martello, 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd.
305-295-6616 ext. 15
kwahs.org/learn
MIDDLE KEYS
ARTIST EXHIBIT
Artists In Paradise
Artists in Paradise – Sue & Bob D’Antonio Fantasy Exhibit; Artists in Paradise Gallery – Gale Upmal, batiks on ricepaper and jewelry; – Collecting Toys For Tots until December
Winn-Dixie Shopping Center, Big Pine Key, MM 30.
302-872-1828.
artistsinparadise.com
MUSIC
Monday & Tuesday
11 AM
2-Day Trop Rock Music Festival
Boondocks, 27205 Overseas Hwy, MM27.5, Ramrod Key
305-619-4414
SouthernMostCoconutCastaways.com
LITERARY
Wednesday
1 PM
Keys Writers Meeting
Big Pine Library, Winn-Dixie Shopping Plaza.
305-872-0992.
keyslibraries.org
UPPER KEYS
ARTIST MEETING
Wednesday
Art Guild of the Purple Isles, Key Largo & Upper Keys
Elks Lodge, MM92,.6 Bayside, Tavernier, FL
purpleislesartguild.com
9:30 AM Social, 10 AM meeting
LECTURE
Thursday
6 PM
Robert the Doll Comes to Islamorada
Florida Keys History & Discovery Foundation, MM82, Islamorada
305-922-2237
ONGOING
Wednesday
8 PM
Salsa Dance Lessons with Lucy & Leon
Paradise Health & Fitness Dance Studio, 1706 N. Roosevelt Blvd.
305-296-6348 or 305-745-5578.
[email protected]
Thursday
11 AM
Life Drawing Workshops with Annamarie Giordano
Private Home, 325 Catherine Street.
RSVP 609-884-3474.
Friday
7 PM
Learn to Dance With Lucy & Leon
Paradise Health & Fitness Dance Studio, 1706 N. Roosevelt Blvd.
305-296-6348 or 305-745-5578. [email protected]
dancekeywest.com
Friday
8 PM
Learn to Dance With Lucy & Leon: Beginner/Refresher Rumba Dance Course
Paradise Health & Fitness Dance Studio, 1706 N. Roosevelt Blvd.
305-296-6348 or 305-745-5578. [email protected]
dancekeywest.com
Saturday
1 PM
Youth African Dance and Drum Classes (ages 6-16)
Coffee Mill Dance Studio, 605 A Simonton St.
305-296-9982. Femi Manners, 202-531-9878 or [email protected]
Sunday
7 PM
Social Dancing: Ballroom & Latin
Dance Factory, 903C Kennedy Dr.
304-8184.
dancefactorykeywest.com
Andy Thurber “Sand in My Shoes”
Gallery on Greene, 606 Greene St.
galleryongreene.com
Custom Made Exhibit Every Four Years &The Presidential Election Exhibit
Harry S. Truman Little White House, 111 Front St.
305-294-9911.
trumanlittlewhitehouse.com
KWAHS Fantasy Island Exhibit
KWAHS, The Custom House, 281 Front St.
305-295-6616
kwahs.org
Parade Lab: Costume Creations by Bob & Sue D’Antonio
The Studios of Key West, 533 Eaton St.
tskw.org
Pencil Me In: The Sketches of Mario Sanchez Exhibition
Key West Art & Historical Society, Custom House Museum, 281 Front St.
305-295-6616.
kwahs.org
SALT Gallery – Sally Stryker Exhibit
Salt Gallery, 830 Fleming St.
saltislandprovisions.com
Exhibit runs until November 3
The Studios of Key West: In/Visible Abiy T. Frew
The Studios of Key West, 533 Eaton St.
tskw.org
Exhibit runs until Oct. 27
Art Classes in Marathon: Pottery, Clay, Glass, Painting, Sculpture & more
The Art Studio 12535 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
289-9013.
keysartstudio.com
Classical Guitar Lessons (Children & Adults)
Mateo, 2908 Riviera Drive, Key West.
305-304-1437 or [email protected]
Modern Fingerstyle Guitar Lessons – Islamorada
Dave Feder, 394-2765.
[email protected]
The Music Room – Private Piano, Woodwind & Guitar Lessons.
Robin Kaplan
294-7382.
keywestharpist.com
Coffee Mill Dance & Yoga Studio Classes (ages 2 years to adults)
605-A Simonton St.
305-296-9982.
coffeemilldance.com
Dance Lessons: Ballroom & Latin – Marathon
Theo & Ganine’s Dance Center, 5800 Overseas Hwy, Suite 40, Marathon.
766-3428.
KeysDanceCenter.com
Dance Classes – Upper Keys (ages 3-18)
On Your Toes Dance Studio, 92451 Overseas Highway, Tavernier
305-852-3818.
oytdancestudio.com
Dance Factory Classes
906 Kennedy Dr.
296-5015 or 304-8184.
dancefactorykeywest.com
ReMARCable Pumpkin Patch
Marc House, 1401 Seminary St., Key West
Pumpkins and gourds of all colors and sizes are sold daily until they run out.
Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
35 East Quay Rd., (End of Southard St.)
floridakeys.noaa.gov
History of Diving Museum
History of Diving Museum, 82990 Overseas Hwy, MM 83, Islamorada.
305-664-9737.
divingmuseum.org
Key West Firehouse Museum
1026 Grinnell St.
keywestfirehousemuseum.com
Key West Wildlife Center
Key West Wildlife Center, Indigenous Park, 1801 White St.
293-7013.
keywestwildlifecenter.org
Keys History & Discovery Center
Islander Resort, MM 82, Islamorada.
922-2237.
keysdiscovery.com
Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Exhibits
200 Greene St.
294-2633, [email protected]
melfishermaritimemuseum.org
Tennessee Williams Key West Exhibit
513 Truman Ave, behind the Key West Visitor Center
294-3121. [email protected]
twkw.org