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The Keys Blast from Ed Krane and Friends Week of February 27, 2017
Photo by Fla. Keys National Wildlife Refuge Ranger Kristie Kilam : Celebrating
"Outdoor Fest" March 11 -18 Involving Upper to Lower Keys
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(L) "Peonies" by Catherine Duncan
(C) "SugarLoaf Quarry" Jim Salem
(R) "Mangrove Hunter" by Joanne Slaon
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Part 3 Photo Feature of the Current Exhibition at Gato from The Florida Keys Council of the Arts Featuring Students of Jim Salem from the past 3 Decades. In this 6 Part Photo Feature we'll show ALL 86 works.
"Surprise Encounter" by Linda Egan
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Treasurer and Kicking Off the Evening Roberta DePiero
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MC & Auctioneer ; Both Brilliantly Done
Tom Luna
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The Annual Anne McKee Artists Fund Art Auction took place a few weeks ago ; and The Keys Blast will have Many Photos taken that Night with some of the Artists Standing in front of their work; and Photos of the Auction Action. ALSO in the next few Issues we'll have Close Ups of ALL 56 Pieces that were Sold.
Rock Solomon has many Really Interesting and Creative Events (More Info Below)
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Pulitzer Prize Award Winner Eugene Robinson will be the VIP Special Guest Star at Take Stock in Children March 5 (More Below) |
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Lothar Speer is well known for his Caricature work; but also specializes in Wedding Art, Classic & Figure Drawing |
KWAHS Presents on 3/2 the Film "American Rising : The Arts of the Gilded Age" by Michael Maglaras & Terri Templeton of "217 Films". ( More in the KWAHS Weekly Section)
A Rare Fund Raising Event for this SO WORTHY Organization. Please attend this Event; It's always Great to be on their Spacious Green Property
WWW.MILEZEROKEYWEST.COM Treats us to Many of their Photo Galleries
Skipper Kripitz & League of Craft Musicians at Virgilios Tuesdays (More Below)
Our Weekly MCSO & The City of Key West Sections (More Below on these two Awards)
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Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge
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(L) Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge Mgr. Jeremy Dixon holding 5 Wild Crocodile Hatchlings
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Hi Everyone; The Keys Blast from Ed Krane & Friends going out weekly to over 7725 Keys Citizens and Businesses/Organizations plus Hundreds Additional Readers Downloading the Issues on our weekly Facebook Companion Page. Plus a small group of Hamptons LI NY Readers. Thanks to our Contributing Editors "Friends".
Just Like the Feb 13 & 20th. Issues; This Issue is Particularly Large ; Due to Peak In-Season and trying to Cover All The Good Events; as well as receiving really interesting Info. to Share. The Constant Contact Delivery of our weekly Issues WILL NOT effect your memory and certainly will not be saved in your Data Storage. Of course you can copy and paste most items; and of course you can always Stop Reading and Continue again by going back to the EK10@aol.com E-Mail that delivered the Magazine. Finally if you or Friends have any material that you want to include here ; reach out to me.
This week in The Keys Blast From Ed Krane & Friends : Annual "Outdoor Life" Festival March 11- 18 Throughout The Keys with the Help of Favor and our State Parks, Pt. 2 Action Pics of the 2017 Anne McKee Artists Fund Auction + Close Ups of 56 Works, Pt. 3 Pic Feature of Close Ups of ALL 86 Local Works from Jim Salem's Students the Past 30 Years at Gato, A REAL VIP Celebrity Featured at Take Stock in Children on 3/5 MSNBC's Eugene Robinson, Artist and Really Nice Guy Lothar Speer shows Genres you didn't know he was really good at, KWAHS Presents the return of "Films 227" with a new Film Project "American Rising: The Arts of The Gilded Age" with Film Makers Q&A, Key West Wildlife Rescue Center on White has a Rare Fund Raiser event on the sprawling nature grounds 2/26 3-5:30p, Skipper Kripitz at Virgillios Tues.2/8 with his talented friends, Our Weekly MCSO-City of KW-KWBG & KW Chamber Sections, KW Commissioner Sam Kaufman holding a Community Meeting 3/6, Lemonade Stand Gallery Finale (Great Party), KWFF 2017 Feature (Nov. 15-19), WWW.THEBLUEPAPER.COM, Our Weekly Hampton's Arts & Culture Feature, Painter Erica Hunter Opens An On-Line Store, Impromptu Classical Concerts of KW Sun. 2/26 Xavier Foley (Double Bass) at St. Pauls 4pm, KWAHS and TSKW Many Events-Special Events-Concerts-Happenings-Networking-&Classes, Carol Tedesco sent over pics from the KWAHS event "Food Truck Festival", PLUS
Key West Library's "Author Talk"-"Cafe Con Libros"-Readings-Performances, FKSPCA's Spring Social 3/24, Past Blasts, KW Gallery Presents Romero Britto 3/3, Reef Relief 2017 Spring Break Coral Camp 3/11-17 (Openings Still Available), GingerBread Square Gallery Current Exhibition has Pam Folsom & Todd Bonia, Many "Books on Books" events the next few weeks at TSKW; inc. on 3/2 Authors Ben Harrison, Hal Howland, & Lewis Weinstein (Go their Weekly TSKW section for more Info.), WWW.MILEZEROKEYWEST.COM Treats us to Many Photo Galleries, Ben Harrison Produces a Musical Play for 2018 "Undying Love", Next MCSO Animal Farm Opens 2/26 1-3P, (MCT) Marathon Community Theatre Opens "Cabaret" 3/9 - 4/8, Red Barn's "Black Magic Ball" 3/12, ACS Relay for Life, KWBGS-KW Garden Club & KW Orchid Society have their weekly Sections, AnnaMarie "Life Drawing Workshops" Tues. & Fridays at East Martello, Habitat for Humanity, Tennessee Williams Exhibit Produces "Birthday Celebrations" Feb.-April; Inc. Monday Night Film Festival at the Tropic + Kick Off Event at Dennis & Bert's House 2/28-Poetry 3/1-Plein Air Contest 3/4, FKCC's Student Ceramic Club Presents their Annual "Mud Pi" Event 3/4, Debra Butler for "First Thursday" 3/2 has Scott Gruppe, Key West Theater & Their Many Concerts, Marathon Garden Club & Their Annual House & Garden Tour 3/4, Last Stand Next Meeting 3/6 at Big Pine Key Monroe Co. Library at 12:30P, Rock Solomon has many Really Interesting Performances, First Friday at Frangipani 3/3 has Wildlife Photographer Paul Carmichael & Potter Marc Hacker, Yoga on the Beach with Nancy, PLUS
KW Art Ctr. Presents 3/1 "Gyotaki" from Kim Workman, Photos of the Week from Peter Arnow, WWW.ABSOLUTELYAMAZINGEBOOKS.COM , Coast Guard Sailing Classes 3/4 & 11, Key West A Sanctuary City? Discussions at Harvey 3/9, MOTE-NOAA-Reef Relief-Sanc. Friends Found. of the Fla.Keys-FWC-Favor-Eco-Disc. Ctr. ALL Report In, Jane Gardner Interiors, March 4 Fringe Theater Open Auditions for "The Musical Conch Republic", "Collections of KW" Gallery, Keys Glee Speaker Series "Backyard Gardening in a Sub Tropic Paradise 2/27, "Our Keys"-"Q"-"Well Magazine", KW Garden Club Garden Tours Sat. 2/25 & Sun. 2/26 + Next Meeting 3/2, Preserve Island Life Green Events, "Connection Project" from The Fla. Keys Council of the Arts, Key West Tara Mandala, SouthernMost Coconut Castaways, TDC's "Keys Traveler", KW Artisan Market Next March 5 : Free Wheelin & Custom Bike Show, LKMC's Latest E-Newsletter Link, Isle Cook Amazing Gourmet events, Beth Moyes from Theme Runs Updated Schedule of the many Walks/Runs they do, Bayview Green Market every Thursday, CFFK Accepting Grant Applications, Crocodiles, Miranda Know, Forgotten Felines, The Marathon Turtle Hospital, Marathon Florida TV, Jazz in the Gardens, & Our Extensive "Music" & "Theatre" Sections.
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"WEBSITES OF NOTABLE INTEREST" Link at the very end (Over 300).
Ed Krane EK10@AOL.COM 954-448-4324. Editor's Note : There are Hundreds of Links in each issue; simply Click the Websites/FB Links / Varied Links and the sites will Instantly Appear . ALL SITES Have been checked for Viruses.
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Pt. 3 Jim Salem's Exhibition at the Gato Building through April by The Florida Keys Council of the Arts; Over 80 Works by Jim's Students from the last 3 Decades. All are for Purchase. For Part 1 Click the Link to the Feb. 13 Issue
http://conta.cc/2kUgPg2 ; for Pt. 2 Click the Feb 20 Issue
Jim Celebrating back at His Gallery Cocco and Salem after the Reception at The Fla. Keys Council of Arts. WWW.COCCOANDSALEM.COM 1111 Duval St. 303-292-0072
"Pineapple Welcome" by Carol Rezba
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"Mored Cat" by Mellisa Marschal
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"Tonga, Graham, & Mouse" by Ineke De Raad
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"Flamboyant I, II, & III" by Melissa Silverman
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"Red Surrants" by Ineke De Raad
"One Human Family" by Wayne Lind
"Lil Conch House" by Elizabeth Millett
More from Jim Salem's Exhibition at The Gato Building by The Florida Keys Council of the Arts
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Chuck Licis sends regards and this Info. : The Take Stock in Children scholarship program is hosting Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Eugene Robinson for two fundraising events on Sunday, March 5 at the Studios of Key West at 533 Eaton Street. All funds raised will be used for scholarships for Monroe County students and matched by the State of Florida.
Robinson is a regular political commentator on MSNBC and writes a twice-weekly column in the Washington Post. Robinson will host a VIP reception on the first floor of Studios at 3:30 with an opportunity for photos and book signing. Tickets for the reception are $250 per person. At 4:30 on the 2nd floor of Studios, Robinson will talk about "The First Amendment in the Age of Trump". There will be a question & answer session following the talk. Tickets for the event are $40 per person.
"We are thrilled to have Eugene and his wife Avis back with us in Key West again," Bryan Green, President of the Take Stock program said. "We sincerely appreciate his willingness to help Take Stock raise funds to purchase at least two more college scholarships for local students".
Tickets can be purchased at
www.KeysTix.com
. Space is limited so early ticket purchase is encouraged. Please call (305) 619-0383 with any questions.
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We Say Good Bye to The Lemonade Stand Art Gallery
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Letty with Helen Harrison
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Letty Nowak with Gallery Manager Caroline Stover-Sickmen
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Annual "Mud Pi" Ceramics Event March 5
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Florida Keys Community College's student ceramics club, Mud-Pi, will hold its annual fund-raising event on Sunday, March 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the Key West Campus around the Jay Gogin "Essence of Life" Memorial Fountain. The party will feature an array of food and drinks, live music by the Marty Stonely Band and Lenore Troia, and original ceramic art created by FKCC students. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $30 at
www.keystix.com or for $35 at the door.
As per tradition, attendees will be able to select their own student-crafted ceramic bowl from which to enjoy their meal and then keep as a commemorative souvenir. The funds raised will be used to purchase materials and equipment that enable Mud-Pi to continue to beautify and enrich the community.
For more than 20 years, the talented students of Mud-Pi have generously created dozens of ornate ceramic wall murals and fountains that grace many locations in the Keys and provide the College's Key West Campus its signature aesthetic. The department also hosts young students-elementary through high school grades-as well as special needs groups to introduce them to the fine art of pottery. .
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Our audience grows each year and in 2016 ticket holders traveled from as far north as Canada, as far we
st as Los Angeles and Seattle, and as far east as London to attend our beloved film festival in Key West. South Florida locals had the shortest distance to travel it's likely why our numbers in the theaters and at events were some of the strongest to date from the local community. Your support is inspiring and we can't wait to see you again this November for the 2017 KWFF.
Last year our
Spotlight Screeningsincluded
La La Land, 20th Century Women, and
Manchester By The Sea. These KWFF selections share over a dozen
Golden Globe Award nominations and recently gained international recognition at this Month's
La La Land took home 5 BAFTA awards while Casey Affleck took home the award for Leading Actor for his performance in
Manchester By The Sea. The film also won the BAFTA award for best Original Screenplay. We're proud to see such KWFF selections prove to be popular with global audiences and critics alike. Along with our curation of Spotlight in 2015, KWFF is gaining a reputation for picking and screening award winners.
If last year is any indication of the quality of our programming, November 15-19, 2017 in Key West should not be missed! See the best films of the year at KWFF before the they hit theaters.
Our audience grows each year and in 2016 ticket holders traveled from as far north as Canada, as far west as Los Angeles and Seattle, and as far east as London to attend our beloved film festival in Key West. South Florida locals had the shortest distance to travel it's likely why our numbers in the theaters and at events were some of the strongest to date from the local community. Your support is inspiring and we can't wait to see you again this November for the 2017 KWFF.
March 11 - 18
Contributing Associate Editor Cricket DeSmaris sends regards and this info. about the week long "Outdoor Fest" in The Keys : From east to west, Crocodile Lake NWR, National Key Deer Refuge, Great White Heron NWR and Key West NWR are home to some of the world's most endangered habitats, plants, and wildlife species, the perfect place to engage in a little "Nature Therapy." Kayaking the shallow waters and calm seas is one of many ways to enjoy them. The Outdoor Fest-a week of action-packed days filled with family-friendly, mostly free outdoor adventures and hands-on activities hosted by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges Complex and their Friends group FAVOR - is set for Saturday, March 11
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The Outdoor Fest is brought to you in part by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. For more information about the refuges, FAVOR, and the list of events, visit
www.favorfloridakeys.org/outdoor-fest
or contact Kristie Killam at 305.304.9625 or email Nancy or Jan at
flkeysoutdoorfest@gmail.com
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4 & 1/2 YO Braely Dixon Native Plant Photographer at Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Photo by Jeremy Dixon The Mgr. of Crocodile Lake Refuge
Photo by Mary Lou Dickson
Loretta Gallant Wildlife Artist
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This will be Part 2 of a few Issues Featuring the Actual 2017 Anne McKee Artists Fund Auction Activity and we'll show ALL 56 Local Works of Art starting this week
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"Fort Zachery Shadow Play" by Mary Jean Connors
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"Backcountry Days" by Mary Blackman
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"Tropical Garden" by Nicholas Bergery
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Lucy Baker, Rita Linder & A Really Nice Woman
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Tom Auctioning off "Barn Swallow as Superhero" by Mark Hedden
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"Sandy's Cafe" by Christine Cordone WaterColor
"San Carlos Lights by Michele Byrne Oil on Panel
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"Crinum Lilies" by Fran Decker Acrylic on Canvas
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"Bird in Paradise" by Joan Cox Oil on Panel
"Surprise Encounter" by Linda Egan Acrylic on Canvas
"Windy Palm" by Todd Feit Canvas & Wood Frame Gilded in Sterling Silver with Italian Pitted Finish
More from the Anne McKee Artists Fund Auction Up Shortly
Board Members : Stephanie Hellstrom Pres., Jane Grannis VP, Roberta DePiero Treasurer, Kalo Clarke Rec. Secy., Sally Wernicoff Corr. Secy., Donna Bosold, Betty Gay, Eric Grahl, & Marsha Williams.
ADVISORY BOARD :
Libby Curtis,
Jon McIntosh,
Joan Miller-Carey,
Joanne Rivas,
Carol Shaughnessy,
Melissa Trader,
Carol Tedesco,
Julio Torrado,
LIFETIME MEMBERS
John Turner,
Al Sachs,
Anne McKee
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Key West Jet Skier Tries to Rescue Trawler LINK21
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The Ocean Grill and Bar (305-296-4300 1075 Duval St.) and The NY Pasta Garden (305-292-1991 1075 Duval St) WWW.NEWYORKPASTAGARDEN.COM
Ocean Grill & Bar
is in many ways a testimony to the bounty of the sea, the adaptability of creating wonderous dishes from the vast variety of life beneath the waves and the endless multitude of flavors created by cultures all across the world using all manner of natures riches to bring out the natural beauty of seafood. Chef Lea Fettis has lived and breathed Key West's very own bounty of delicious seafood for over 20 years. Winning many awards along the way for items like 'Butter Poached Florida lobster' and our signature dish 'Shrimp & Grits', he decided to give back much of what he has learned and create a largely seafood menu with flavors ranging from Cajun/Creole to the far East of Asia. An eclectic gathering of the finest ways to enjoy what we are blessed to have on our very own doorstep. You can find on our menu or Special's board local items like Florida Lobster, many varieties of local Shrimp, a myriad of wonderful fish, such as Yellowtail Snapper, Black Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Cobia, Ahi Tuna, Pompano, Lionfish and more.
Joining forces with Key West restaurant veterans John Gadonniex and Bill Jordan, we hope to put Ocean grill on the map of places to eat. With a great bar atmosphere as well we are hoping to join the expanding market in the upper end of Duval st for late night cocktails.
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Scalouper - Fresh Diver Scallops fused with black grouper over lobster risotto with stir fried vegetables and a fresh mint puree
Wahoo Ceviche - With Florida Orange and scotch bonnets
Lea Fettis and John - Chef & Owners
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Erica Hunter has had a few On-Line Art Exhibitions over the years and is always Featured with Kiki Bug (aka Katie Sottak) in the monthly Mystics and Maestros Artisan events. Erica is opening an On-Line Store. Stay Tuned.
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IMPROMPTU CONCERTS ANNOUNCES THEIR NEW SEASON
Now in it's 45th season, Impromptu's Sunday afternoon series has a four star lineup scheduled for 2017.
Each concert is held on Sunday afternoons at 4 PM at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Duval Street in Key West.
Others in the series include Xavier Foley playing solo double bass, followed by the Intersection Trio.
Rounding out the season will be the Imani Winds.
IMANI WINDS MARCH 26
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Xavier Foley (Double Bass)
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Intersection Trio
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Master double-bassist and composer Xavier Foley will visit Key West for an Impromptu Concert performance at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 401 Duval St. He'll be accompanied by pianist Kelly Yu-Chieh Lin.
Foley is Impromptu's 2017 Rising Star recipient.
Born in Marietta Ga., Foley was the First Prize winner of the 17th Annual Sphinx Competition Senior Division, which he followed up with a performance with the Sphinx Orchestra in Detroit Symphony Hall in February of 2014.
Additionally, Foley placed first in both the International Society of Bassists Competition Junior Division in 2009, again in the Senior Division in 2011, and in 2010 he was the winner of the Eastern Music Festival Concerto Competition. Due to space constraints ; the latest E-Newsletter on the Xavier Foley had to be cut to one paragraph. Please go to their website for extensive Info.
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One of Our Frequent Contributor from Our Contributing Editor is Carol Tedesco. Carol sends regards and the photos and verbiage she put together for us. Saturday, February 18 from 12pm-9pm, Key West Art & Historical Society's "Music at Martello" program presented the 2nd Annual Key West Food Truck Festival, an event that transformed the Fort East Martello parade grounds into a family and pet-friendly musical feast with the tasty delights of Key West's top-notch food trucks and the grooving tunes of local and international acts
KWAHS 1:
The four-member Fort Lauderdale-based band The Copper Tones, with Dyllan Thieme (left) and Andy Annoied (right), were among numerous local and international acts that performed at Saturday's 2
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Annual Key West Food Truck Festival, an event that transformed the Fort East Martello parade grounds into a family and pet-friendly musical feast with the tasty delights of Key West's top-notch food trucks and the grooving tunes of local and international acts.
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Pooch Brady greets 9 month-old Tatum Spontak, here with Tracy Duttkin and Mike Spontak, at Saturday's
2nd Annual Key West Food Truck Festival at Fort East Martello, presented by the Key West Art & Historical Society.
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Mom's Vanessa Hunter (right) and Angela Dohemy (left) and children Jaxton Dohemy (4) and Isa Hunter (3) enjoy some bounce-house time
at Saturday's
2nd Annual Key West Food Truck Festival at Fort East Martello, presented by the Key West Art & Historical Society.
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KWAHS 4: Quinlyn Bratt (4) of Salina, KS, hoops it up at Saturday's Key West Art & Historical Society
2nd Annual Key West Food Truck Festival, an event that transformed the Fort East Martello parade grounds into a family and pet-friendly musical feast with the tasty delights of Key West's top-notch food trucks and the grooving tunes of local and international acts.
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KWAHS 5: Lillian Cordani (left) and Katherine Martin (right), members of Key West Brownie Troop 2823, found a perch with a birds-eye view at Saturday's Key West Art & Historical Society
2nd Annual Key West Food Truck Festival at Fort East Martello.
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KWAHS 6:
Lev Eggers (left) and Juliana Clawson, both 9, took in the view from an inverted perspective
at Saturday's Key West Art & Historical Society
2nd Annual Key West Food Truck Festival at Fort East Martello.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Southernmost Post 3911,
2200 N Roosevelt Blvd.,
305-294-9968
Office: 305-414-8310
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Picture of the FKSPCA Gang at Grace Lutheran's Key Westminster Dog Show on Saturday
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Our Hamptons NY Arts & Culture Section with Andrea.
WWW.GUILDHALL.ORG 158 Main St. East Hampton 631-324-0806. Hit
Calendar Link for their very informative Calendar of Events. Here are two upcoming events : 32nd Annual Academy of The Arts Acheivement Awards & Dinner 3/13 Hit
LINK1 for details. The Clothes Line Art Sale 8/5 Hit
LINK2 for details
Here are Two events : "A Sense of Place" Art Exhibition 2/24-4/9. Hit SENSE LINK
for Complete Info.. "Sonita" A Film by Rokhaiareh Gham Maghami 3/10 Hit
LINK3 for additional Info. Hit
EVENTS LINK for Complete Schedule of Events
http://parrishart.org/programs ;
for complete Calendar of Events.
Photos from Dr. Longwell's most recent Curator "Permanent Collection" event; will be in an upcoming issue. Here are two events : Permanent Collection Exhibition "Material Witness" 11/4/2016-Oct. 30, 2017 LINK4 & Permanent Collection Exhibition 11/4/2016 - Oct. 30, 2017 "Fairfield Porter" LINK5 . Hit Links for additional Info; Of Course The Parrish has many Current Exhibitions going on.
Besides Dr. Longwell's "Permanent Collection" Event photos & Guild Hall Student Art Exhibition Photos both will be in the March 6 Issue : We took a few photos of Terry Wallace & his Amazing American Art Collection. Terry Wallace at Wallace Gallery 37A Main St. East Hampton 631-329-4516 ; including some Vintage Pieces that are Must See & Also in the March 6 Issue a Visit to Little Lucy's Cuisine Couture. Sorry about the Push Back of these Pic Features but of course due to dated material ; we have to get those in First.
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Cuban Tour May 1 - 5 through TSKW and Nance Frank at Gallery on Greene. Registration Deadline Feb. 24
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The Florida Keys most masterful painter, Peter Vey will be on hand for his one man opening February 18th from 5-8:00 at The Gallery on Greene. The exhibit continues through March 11th. His work graces the covers of glossy Palm Beach magazines and The Florida Keys In-Room Concierge.
Vey [born 1957] works big and bold, creating layered textures for beaches, sunsets and coconut palms by painting with a palette knife - which he first picked up 30 years ago. Optimistic always, Vey's paintings champion the desire to live in the moment in our environ. "It's always a beautiful day and the sun is out," Vey said of his work. "I like painting the shadows and light and sparkling water."
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Allison Rich , Michael Nelson, & Patricia Blanco send regards and more info about appearances for their "Cafe Con Libros" and Author Talks"
Tuesday February 28th Edgardo Alvarado-Vazquez author of "Don't Read This Poetry Book"
To reserve your copy or for more information, click on the link below
Author talk
The Key West Library at 700 Fleming St presents New York Times Bestselling Author Deborah Crombie on Wednesday March 1
st at 6:00pm. Ms. Crombie will be in conversation with Lucy Burdette, author of the Key West food critic mystery series, and a book signing will follow. For more information call 305-292-3595. This event is free and open to the public.
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Here are a few recent issues; to look back on as well as
send the Links to friends : Feb 20
Feb 13
Feb 6
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Their Latest E-Newsletter LINK1
Spring Break Coral Camp is almost full!
Register today to reserve your spot!
Reef Relief is still accepting applications for Spring Break Coral Camp 2017! 6-12 year old youths will have the chance to explore and learn about our surrounding marine environment through exciting educational activities at the Reef Relief Environmental Center in Key West. Each fun-packed day, campers experience hands-on-learning, interactive games and outdoor activities including 4 days of snorkeling. Spring Break Coral Camp runs March 13
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from 8:30am- 4:30pm. Camp fees are $225 per child and space is limited! Reserve a slot today! For more information about registration call Reef Relief at 305-294-3100 or email
reefrelief@gmail.com
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Reef Relief is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to improving and protecting our coral reef ecosystem. For More Info on Coral Camp
. Mil & The Gang sent over some pics that we'll have in the March 6 Issue.
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Next Two Exhibitions : Feb 20 has Todd Bonita & Pam Folsom
March 13 has Gabriella Fiabane, Valerie Hardy, Ashley Benton, & Jane Washburn
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Rebeca Tomlinson Artistic Dir. sends regards & tells us that 3/4 will be Open Readings Call her Cell at 305-587-3861
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Writer/musician/ playwright Ben Harrison will be featured this weekend on the nationally syndicated radio program, This American Life, telling the true macabre story of Key West's own "Count" Carl von Cosel and his passion that defied death, for an episode titled "Grand Gestures". The musical version of Harrison's book, Undying Love,which tells the tale of von Cosel, is coming The Studios February 2018.
The musi
cal version of Harrison's book, Undying Love,which tells the tale of von Cosel, is coming The Studios February 2018.
Von Cosel achieved international fame in 1940 when the corpse of his true love (and former tuberculosis patient) Elena Milagro Hoyos was discovered in his secluded house on Flagler Ave., where he'd kept her preserved for seven long and amorous years. In 1997 Harrison penned the definitive account of this bizarre story in his nonfiction book, Undying Love. Also released this month will be the unabridged audio production of the book, and on Valentine's Day 2018, he will bring the revised stage version back to life at The Studios of Key West.
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MCSO ANIMAL FARM OPEN 2ND & 4TH SUNDAY 1-3PM Next Feb 26
5501 COLLEGE RD.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office Animal Farm is open to the public
from 1 - 3 p.m. (2nd & 4th. Sundays). Please join us and visit with the animals. The farm is free of charge; donations are welcome.
The Sheriff's Office Animal Farm has over 150 animals, most of which were abandoned, abused or otherwise surrendered by their owners. The animals at the farm include farm animals like pigs, goats, a steer, horses, a donkey, turkeys and rabbits. The farm also has a number of more exotic animals including a lemur, kinkajous, sloths, a family of Patagonian cavies, alpacas, an Emu, pythons, a bearded dragon, prairie dogs, a skunk and a chameleon.
Family Fun Fest Marathon Community Park 1/28 and Open House MCSO Animal Farm Sun. 2/12
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Sunday March 12 6-9pm to Benefit the Red Barn Theatre at East Martello go to their website at
WWW.REDBARNTHEATRE.COM
305-294-296-9911
All 5 Key West Playhouses. Go to the end of our Issue for Greater Details and additional Links; and/or hit the Links below
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You must try the Creamy Marinara Sauce ; and the Best by Far Chocolate Cake in the Keys.
MANGIA-MANGIA 900 Southard St. 305-294-2469
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Upper Keys RFL, Luau For Life :
Founders Park Beach, Islamorada :
Middle Keys RFL, Colors of Hope :
Marathon Community Park.
April 8, 2017.
2pm-10pm
Lower Keys RFL, Luau For Life :
Bayview Park, Key West.
April 15, 2017.
1pm-9pm
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We Continue with
Part 3 of the Jim Salem Exhibition from The Florida Keys Council of the Art
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"Pointed Parrot" by Denise Whicher
"Sammy's Creek" by Kris Tetrick
"Prairie Smoke" by Judith Ryan
"Stephen Otis" by Ginger Reinhard
"Super Moon" by Janie McGill
"Abandoned" by Nancy Ostroff
More Paintings from the Jim Salem's Students Exhibition at Gato in the March 6, 13, and Maybe March 20 Issues.
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ANNAMARIE STARTS UP AGAIN : LIFE DRAWING WORKSHOPS
One day 3-hour Life Drawing workshops Tuesdays and Fridays 11-2 at Fort East Martello. $25 per session. Materials can be purchased in class if needed. Come early to setup. Drive past main fort entrance and keep right through do not enter signs to grass lot. Park there and entrance is on the right. Any ??? 609-884-3474.
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A few weeks ago Fort Zachary Taylor State Park Hosted the Annual Heritage Festival & Civil War Days. The Keys Blast had many photos in the Feb 13
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513 Truman Ave. 305-842-1666
Exhibit@TWKW.ORG 10a-5pm M-Sat
KICK OFF PARTY & MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL AT DENNIS & BERT'S HOUSE 2/28 6 TO 8 pm (ALWAYS A GREAT EVENT)
Also 3/1 at 6P : KW Poetry Guild Presents at the KW Library : Poetry of TW. Plein Air Painting Contest 3/4 8:30-Noon at The Tropic Cinema. Deadline for Submission 3/3 and All the works on Display at The Tropic Cinema 4/5-5/14.
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TENNESSEE WILLIAMS EXHIBIT ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR PAINTING, POETRY, AND SHORT STORY CONTESTS
As part of the February-April 106
th
birthday celebration of America's foremost 20
th century playwright and Key West resident, the Tennessee Williams Key West Exhibit announces a series of public competitions for prose writers, poets, and professional and amateur painters. The submission deadline for the short story writing and poetry contests is March 8 with possible publication in an on-line journal; the deadline for registering for the plein air painting contest is March 3 and the painting will take place on the morning of March 4, at the Tropic Cinema on Eaton Street, the subject of the paintings. An exhibit of the paintings will be held at the Tropic Cinema Gallery. The full details about these public events, including the registration forms, are available at
twkw.org. For more information, contact Dennis Beaver at 305-294-3121
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Renew or Join The Tennessee Williams KW Exhibit ; Hit this
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Tennessee Williams Short Story Contest offers Prizes & Publication
The Tennessee Williams Exhibit announces a short story writing contest as part of the 106th birthday celebration of the great American 20th century playwright and Key West resident.
Writers are asked to submit a fictional short story of between 1400 and 4000 words along with a registration form before the March 8, 2017 deadline. Registration fees are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Publication in an on-line journal is possible.
A three-panel group of judges will review the submissions with names removed. The winner will be awarded $200 and the second place winner $100.
The winners will be honored and asked to read short passages from their stories at the March 26, 2017 Birthday Reception from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Tennessee Williams Exhibit, 513 Truman Avenue.
Additional information and registration forms are available at the
twkw.org/events website.
PLUS Monday Classic & Film Forum ALL at The Tropic Cinema 416 Eaton St. Start Time 6PM
March 6 : A Street Car Named Desire, March 13 : The Rose Tatoo, March 20 : The Lose of a Treasure Diamond, March 27 : The Tennessee Williams Forum Presented by Historian/Publisher/Producer/Film Critic Shirrel Rhoades.
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Annual Student Ceramic Mud Pi Event March 5 ( See one of the Lead Features Above)
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Kelly Norman just sent over the
LINK
to one of their Latest E-Newsletters with Updated Concert Info. (hit Above Red Link)
New One-Act Plays by Florida Writers Premiers at the Key West Theater
Did you know that Key West is about 129 miles away from the nearest Walmart? That is just one of the many reasons life in the Keys is not like anywhere else in the country. "129 Miles From Walmart," opening at the Key West Theater February 17th, is an inspired evening which includes world premieres of original short plays by some of Florida's best, and celebrates those who are living their lives a bit differently than most. "We want to continue to give a voice to new playwrights," says Key West Theater Artistic Director Juliet Gray, "especially those living and writing in Key West." Most of the new works in "129 Miles From Walmart" have been written by Key West writers including Gray, Bob Bowersox, Michael Marrero, Jon Rhoads, and Joanie Sullivan among others. The evening stars Colin Bevis, Brian Furlong, Erin McKenna, Joanie Sullivan, Philip Cole White, and Alexandra Zeto.
Highlights from "129 Miles From Walmart" include the short play "Bob Goes to the Park" by Key West playwright Michael Marrero, which addresses this current age of constant connection to all things via the Internet. The lead character Bob is forced to shut down at the park and is amazed at what happens when he does. "Going Again," by Key West playwright Bob Bowersox is set in the ethereal in-between, where Facilitators help the Travelers on their next mystical journey. In "How to Explode the World," by Key West playwright Jon Rhoads, a veteran surgeon mentors a young doctor through a crisis of conscience. The play "It's in the Stars" by Gainesville playwright Stefanie Anarumo is the story of two people who are brought together by the manipulation of fate. Integrating American Sign Language into the story, this original piece explores the true meaning of communication, love, and understanding. ( Additional Info. in One of the Lead Feature Above ; and of course their website)
Jefferson Starship March 26
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Sunday Ramble March 19 |
For an Updated schedule with New Bookings and a few Cancellations ;
please go to the very end of this Issue in the Extensive "Theatre
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March 10 Jim Breuer |
March 21 Get The Led Out |
March 25 The Dan Band |
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The Marathon Garden Club will host their Annual House & Garden Tour on Saturday, March 4
th from 10am until 4pm. The tour will feature homes and gardens
in the Marathon area. Tickets are $25 per person and may be purchased at the garden club, 5270 Overseas Highway in Marathon, from dk Beach Boutique in Key Colony or from the Marathon Visitors Center.
Light refreshments will be available at the garden club and one of a kind floral designs will be available for purchase. Call the garden club at 305-743-4971 or visit
www.marathongardenclub.org
for more information.
PLUS
Marathon Garden Club Awards the Great White Heron Beautification Award to Marathon City Hall.
Congratulations to the City of Marathon on installation of landscaping at the new City Hall Building. Plantings were mostly native along with some other Florida friendly plants.
The Garden Club's traveling award focuses on property owners and businesses who have beautified the landscape along US Route 1, a national scenic highway.
PLUS
The monthly meeting of the Marathon Garden Club will take place on Friday, March 17thth, at 1 p.m. at the garden club, 5270 Overseas Highway, MM50, Bayside. Orchid grower Vern Bloch, will present a program on B. nodosa and its hybrids, plus repotting and mounting orchids on trees. Guests are always welcome. Call 305-743-4971 for more information or visit WWW.MARATHONGARDENCLUB.ORG
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We Continue with Part 2 of the 2017 Anne Mckee Artists Fund Auction
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Everyone's Great William Welch and Judy
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Item #17 "
Key West Landmarks
II" by Denise Graham. I bid on this but Failed to be the Top Bidder.
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Treasurer and Introduction/Host MC Roberta DePiero
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"Coral Serenity" by Tonya Feit Venetian Plaster Tinted with Natural Pigments on Burlap
"Old Seven Mile Bridge" by Wilfredo Fernandez Acrylic on Canvas
"Beauty and the Full Moon" by AnnaMarie Giordano Pastel on Paper. AnnaMarie Teaches Life Drawing Workshops at Fort East Martello
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"Yellow Vase" by Tony Gregory Acrylic on Gallery Wrap Canvas
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"Carrara Conch" by Craig Gray White Marble
"Truman Cottages"by Nancy Henning Acrylic on Canvas
More Paintings from the Anne Mckee Artists Fund Auction in the March 6 & 13 Issues.
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info@keyslaststand.org
NEXT MEETING ON 3/6 AT BIG PINE KEY MONROE CO. LIBRARY
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For More Info go to their website and check out our Extensive "Theatre" Section at the very end of the Issue
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Frangipani Gallery at 1102A Duval is pleased to present new work by wildlife photographer Paul Carmichael and potter Marc Hacker. There will be an artists reception on Friday March 3, 6-8 PM as part of the Upper Duval First Friday Art Stroll. Please stop by and meet the artists. The show will run through March.
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"Hummingbird" by Paul Carmichael |
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Paul 's new exhibit features his amazing photographs of male and female ruby-throated hummingbirds. One of his hummingbird photos is currently displayed at the Cornell Lab or Ornithology in Ithaca NY.
Some of Marc's new vases feature marine life and faces. One new piece features a laughing buddha with ear handles. There is a small gothic vase as well as a series of elegant thin and tall raku vases. Let's hope the new work survives this week's firing!
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NANCY YOGA ON THE BEACH
If you'd like to try out an Aqua Yoga class our schedule for those classes is:
9-10 Tuesday at either 24 North Hotel or Southernmost Hotel
9-10 Wednesday at Southernmost Hotel
9-10 Friday at either 24 North or Southernmost Hotel
9-10 Saturday at The Marker Hotel.
HeartMath Coach Mentor Cape Cod: 508-737-3211 Key West: 305-296-7352
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Painting by Martha dePoo
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Kim Workman Exhibition on Until March 1 Featuring "Gyotaku" From the Florida Keys. To see more her website is
WWW.KIMIANSART.COM
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The Blast uses Constant Contact for production/creation, database maintenance, and delivery. Their system and support are excellent.
866-876-8464
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Photos of the week from Contributing Editor of The Keys Blast Peter Arnow. Peter takes some Marvelous Photos ALL over town ; and I asked him to please send us some.
Waterfront Playhouse Aqua Idol Draws Talented Contestants
Contestants and judges in the current cycle of Aqua Idol, which benefits the Waterfront Playhouse, pose for a group shot before the performance last Tuesday evening. Photo by Pete Arnow
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Debra and Patrick Perform At Gardens Hotel Sunday Night Jazz
Popular entertainers Debra Dean and her husband Patrick Lawler entertain at the Sunday Night Jazz Concert at the Gardens Hotel. Photo by Pete Arnow
Thanks Peter ; More Photos from him every week in The Keys Blast from Ed Krane & Friends
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WWW.DATEANDTHYME.COM
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29 Fleming St. 305-296-7766 ( Formerly Help Yourself ; still owned by Charlie) & 1130 Duval St. 305-587-7475.
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The Keys Blast certainly can't give you all the upcoming events ; and other publications Provide links to more extensive Calendar of Events Like TDC, Florida Keys Council of the Arts, & Mile Zero. Jenna Stauffer excites/informs us on her TV Shows. Lynda Frechette has most of the entertainment schedules and news covered. I check the Mile Zero Calendar every day to see what events I may not know about that I want to cover/attend.
http://www.milezerokeywest.com/calendar/ . Also Johnny White Creates many Photo Galleries each week. Go to the next link to see many of his Photo Galleries :
http://www.milezerokeywest.com/category/gallery/ . WWW.MILEZEROKEYWEST.COM is a Primary Source of event Info. ( Besides Direct Materials that the "Friends" ( Associate Editors) send. Of course Mandy, Todd, Kay and the Gang at The Citizen have so much Info. ( I Read my On-Line Subscription Everyday); and of course The Weekly, Conch Color, The Blue Paper, Konk Life, Our-Keys, Keynoter, Q Magazine Provide KW with Great Info as well...The Feb 27 Issue (This Issue) will Feature 6 Photo Galleries from Johnny White. Of course ; go to the LINKS above to see some many additional Photo Galleries now.
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BodyZone Fitness Center. Go to website for class schedule; as well as this link CLASS SCHEDULE
2740 N. Roosevelt Blvd. (Winn Dixie Plaza) 305-292-2930 Now Open at 5:30AM
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BodyZone is nearly 10,000 square feet with weights, cardio and 3 classroom areas. We offer a complimentary fitness evaluation and orientation to the gym with one of our Personal Trainers.
We Accept Silver Sneakers, Silver & Fit, and Global Fit, Check with your Health Insurance Plan to see if you can come to Body Zone for Free or Reduced Rates. Non members are welcome to come and take classes.
All of our pricing is located on the website also.BodyZone can be found on Facebook at
and on Instagram at BodyZoneKeyWest
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The CRZBs will be the featured Tuesday League of Crafty Musicians band at Virgilio's, on Feb. 28th@9
pm. The boys will
feature many classic tunes in the progressive pop, funk, fusion, and latin jazz genres. The CRZBs are unique in Key West, for both their Pat Metheney-inspired, modern guitar jazz, and a Steely Dan- type, sophisticated pop sound. Fronting the group, and featuring many of his original compositions, is Chris Burchard, on guitar. Rob DiStaci soulfully sings and plays keyboards, skippo is rhythm driving on drums , & our special Chicago guest on (awesome!) bass, Geoffrey Lowe.
So, please join us on this last Tuesday in February, at Virgilio's, 524 Duval (rear). Call 296-1075 for more info.
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Check out their great coupons & look for their weekly section about Food/Healthy Living from Date & Thyme's Charlie Wilson. Also read their Magazine "WELL". ALL about Health/Green/Eco/Healthy Food/Exercise for Mind & Body and so much more.
WWW.OUR-KEYS.COM
305-295-6376 Info@Our-Keys.com
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Here are a few Pics of FKSPCA at the KWBGS GardenFest
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Hit LINK34 for Stranding of 95 False Killer Whales Off Coast of Monroe County
Hit Link35 for MOTE Releasing Tagged Loggerhead Sea Turtle off Lido Beach
For information on this stranding, please contact NOAA Communications/Media Relations Specialist Allison Garrett: Office 727-551-5750 / Cell 727-330-0309. For information on Mote's role in the stranding, please contact: Kaitlyn Fusco, 941-302-4997. Mote and Partners Respond to 95 False Killer Whales Stranding off South Florida
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For space constraints can only give you a few lines and then Hit Above LINK35 for the Complete E-Newsletter about this rescue and release :
Friday, Mote Marine
Laboratory released a subadult male loggerhead named "Sea Salt" off Lido Beach. Prior to release, Sea Salt was fitted with a satellite tag and can be tracked at seaturtle.org.
"The release went very well," said Lynne Byrd, Medical Care and Rehabilitation Coordinator for Mote. "It is always a great day when we are able to release these animals back to their home
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Meet the Florida residents who survived by tooth, claw, and scaly armor long before the first humans arrived. "The Teeth Beneath: The Wild World of Gators, Crocs and Caimans" will open Feb. 25, 2017, at Mote Aquarium in Sarasota, Florida.
See American alligators and invasive spectacled caimans found in Florida waters and wetlands, and learn how wetland and coastal habitats are vital to native species such as the elusive American crocodile.
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Sea turtles have finished nesting on local beaches and Mote Marine Laboratory scientists are happy to announce that 2016 nest numbers broke records along Mote-monitored beaches from Longboat Key through Venice.
TO SEE the complete E-Newsletters on these two Recent Features from MOTE Click Links 32 & 33 for the Complete Newsletter
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Check out this E-Newsletter about Nesting Sea Turtles
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Demolition at Summerland Key to make way for new Mote Complex Hit LINK19
Just added
LINK26 : MOTE Honors Volunteers and also receives an FPRA Image Award for Communications Efforts
"Demolition making way for MOTES's New Lab in The Keys" hit
LINK25 ; and "Otters & Their Waters"
LINK26 ; & LINK27 Special Lecture Series from Dr. Andrea Tarnecki. MOTE Announces Protect Our Reefs LINK28 . MOTE Awarded $500K NFWF Grant to Electronically Monitor Fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico ; Hit LINK29 . LINK30 MOTE Thanks Supporters for Making History at Annual Oceanic Evening Announces Final Amount Raised for Record Breaking Campaign. Sea Turtle Nesting LINK 31
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Twin Manatees Born ; LINK27 |
30th Annual Run for The Turtles makes Great Strides in Helping Endangered Sea Turtles. Hit LINK25 for Complete MOTE E-Flyer on this and many additional Features |
Dec. 12 MOTE E-Newsletter discussing New Summerland Key Facility's Last Step of Construction Hit LINK30
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MOTE Announces "Protect Our Reefs" see Link28 |
New Underwater Robot & Sustainable Seafood Challenge.
LINK12 ; LINK13 ; LINK14 ; LINK15 ;LINK16 ;
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just released E-Newsletter " MOTE Applauds US-Cuban Agreement facilitating Ocean Science & Stewardship"Hit
LINK17
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LINK18
Has otters. Here is another
LINK19
; and
LINK20
(Donating to Save Coral Reef. The Most recent
LINK28
"Protecting Our Reefs. LINK
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One of their Latest E-Newsletter "What I've Learned Not To Do" Very informative ; Hit LINK1 for the entire Newsletter
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First Thursday Art Stroll on March 2 ; & Debra Butler Design Studios has a Networking event from 5 to 7 PM 612 Fleming St. Featuring Artist Scott Gruppe WWW.DEBRABUTLERDESIGNSTUDIO.COM 305-393-2942
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karen@collectionskw.com
Martha Cook, Night Fragrance, oil on canvas
Regular Seasonal Hours "Collections of Key West" on Stock Island for January, February & March
Island life is being on the water, immersing oneself in the culture and arts and sampling local delicacies. Come to Stock Island for a glimpse into old Key West via Collections, Key West, a mixture of fine art, antiquities and nautical treasures for your shopping pleasure. Situated on the docks, just behind the HogFish, you'll find us upstairs of The Lost Kitchen Supper Club, a private event venue that is unparalleled here in the Keys. Come see for yourself.
Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat 5-8 Sundays 10-4.
For private showings call 305-923-4778
karen@collectionskw.com ,
6810 Front St, Stock Island - just down the dock from the Hog Fish, look for the red doors and head upstairs for a step back in time
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Jon & Janine Seibert 305-433-1911
305-809-4700X236 33 East Quay Rd,
NOAA's mission is to understand and predict changes in the Earth's environment, from the depths of the ocean to the surface of the sun, and to conserve and manage our coastal and marine resources. Join NOAA on
Facebook
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Entertainment Schedule Next Week : Days Noon-5p, Nights 6p-10p.
Day Schedule : M. Roger Koleka, Tues. Bobby Enloe, Wed. Roger Jokela, Thur. Wyatt Hurts, Fri. "Emily", Sat. Wyatt Hurts, Sun. Bobby Enloe. Nigh Schedule : M. Wyatt Hurts, Tues. Nina Newton, Wed. Douglas Fowler, Thur. Bobby Enloe, Fri. Nina Newton., Sat., Bobby Enloe, Sun. Douglas Fowler.
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305-292-3595 700 Fleming St.
1:00pm Indian Cooking Demo 3:30 pm Color Festival in the Palm Garden
Holi Powder is provided but the more the better! Visit this Amazon link http://a.co/iKjWmph to get your powder today!
For more information call:
Patricia Blanco Sr. Children's Libraries.
Blanco-Patricia@monroecounty-fl.gov ,
#305-292-3595
Zumba will Start in March and all classes are free with a library card!. Classes will be held twice a week Wed & Sat from 5:30-6:30 and then Zumba for Kids will be held Saturdays at 1:00. First class is Wed March 1st. Space is limited so call ahead to reserve your spot!.
Both of the programs are free to the public and provided by the Youth Department.
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Sat. March 11 Click this
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AND THE TONY GOES TO..
.Date: March 20, 2017, Time: 7:30pm
Venue Name: FKCC | Tennessee Williams Theatre
Untamed Spirit,
Date
: April 4, 2017 ,
Time
: 7:30pm (6:45 Pre-Concert Talk with Edward Pitts),
Venue Name
: FKCC Tennessee Williams Theatre
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"BackYard Gardening in a Sub-Tropic Paradise" Presented by Glee Director Patrick Garvey at Grimal Grove 258 Cunningham Lane, Big Pine Keynfor additional Info KeysGlee@Gmail.com. Keys Glee : Green Living and Energy Conservation.
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Just a few of our Notable Websites of Interest in Our Part 2 Link at The very end of this Blast
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Paulette Summers sends regards and sent us a link to get weekly FDOT info. Roads and FDOT Construction Projects. To reach out to her : Psummers@MrgMiami.com 786-510-3921
305-294-2587
Stress & Time Management Seminar
featuring Elisa Levy
Key Westers work
overtime so the island's visitors can relax and
escape the stress of "real life."
But what's your escape plan? How can you avoid becoming one of the 100 million Americans who suffer from stress-related illnesses every year? How do we manage our time to ensure there's enough of it?
The Key West Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with world-renowned speaker, author and leadership facilitator Elisa Levy will present a "Stress & Time Management" seminar from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 29 at the Doubletree Grand Key Resort.
Levy will teach participants easy-to-use skills to manage time and reduce stress in both mind and body. Due to Space Constraints I had to downsize the materials sent over.. You can find more info. on her website
WWW.ELISALEVY.COM 305-296-5437 Elisa@Hotmail.com .The price of the seminar is
$72 for chamber members and
$96 for nonmembers and includes a continental breakfast. Registration and payment has to be received by 3/24. Contact the KW Chamber.
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Next Mixer 3/8 Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Gardens
Next Luncheon 3/1 Marriott Beachside 3841 N. Roos. Blvd. Noon (Note The Luncheon will be held in Town and Tavern).
Special Presentation from The Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden; Hit LINK3 for Registration Info..
Hit this Link for the 2017 Gay Key West Map & Directory Application ;
Click Blue Links Below for Great Info. about Key West's LGBT
Key West's wide array of entertainment - throughout the night, into the wee hours and all day, every day - means it's a real challenge to experience everything there is to do. In the enticing island city, you can enjoy theater and music performances, book on-the-water excursions, meet new friends for dining or drinks, attend a drag show, or simply "chillax" in the subtropical surroundings. Explore the appealing entertainment options in the Florida Keys & Key West's LGBT travel
blog.
PLEASE CHECK BOTH WEBSITES ABOVE FOR ADDITIONAL EVENTS
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Q Magazine from Neil Chamberlain
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Scott Pridgen Executive Dir.
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Alison Morales Kerr from The Fla. Dept. of Health in Monroe Co. sends regards; and this info below. She can be reached at 305-809-5607 Alison.Morales@FlHealth.gov
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FLORIDA KEYS HEALTHY START COALITION 305-293-8424
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Please Go to our Facebook Companion Page for the ALL the Photo Galleries and Complete Issues from this past season.
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Mayor Craig Cates has proclaimed February as Know Your Fisherman Month, acknowledging the vital role that our local fishermen play in our economy and our lives.
"The Florida Keys commercial fishermen provide our community and our tourist economy with local, fresh, sustainably-caught seafood," reads the proclamation, and "Key West's reputation has been built as the seafood capital of the world."
On February 22
nd, Keys commercial fishermen, restaurant chefs and community members will come together at the Three Hands Fish Market at Ibis Bay to launch the "Who Caught It?" program in appreciation of commercial fisherman.
A group of local commercial fishermen stepped up to receive the proclamation.
"Standing here are our version of our farmers," said fisherman Paul Menta. "Our fishermen are our farmers.
"We appreciate you buying local fish that comes from here in the Keys," he said.
He urged diners to, when ordering seafood, ask "Who Caught It?" When you do, said Menta, you'll receive a baseball card with the face of the local fisherman who caught your meal and you'll know that you're supporting local commercial fishermen.
Commercial fishermen Alex Osborn, Zane Osborn, their father Tony Osborn, Jose Suarez, Three Hands Fish Market manager Joseph Tresner, commercial fisherman Paul Menta and Mayor Craig Cates.
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Key West Fire and Rescue Medical Director Dr. Bruce Guerden named Paramedic John Torres (left) as Paramedic of the Quarter. Korey Rodriguez (right) was named EMT of the Quarter.
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City Commissioner Sam Kaufman is hosting a District II Community Meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 6
th. The meeting will be held in the City Hall Commissioner Chambers at 1300 White Street.
The open forum will include discussions of affordable housing initiatives, safer streets for cyclists, and transportation issues including the car-free Key West campaign. Other topics on tap include the Truman Waterfront, Garrison Bight, the upgrades at Cozumel Park and a senior citizen center.
Commissioner Kaufman encourages everyone to attend and participate.
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WWW.MYFWC.COM Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission 888-404-3922.
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-Alison, Sustainability Coordinator, City of Key West
AHiggins@Cityofkeywest-fl.gov
Go to their Facebook site to find out about some amazing Programs for Businesses for a GREEN Certification.
Go to their FB Page for more Info. on many Green events and websites. Additional Info. sent by Allison Higgins to Follow Shortly.
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Florida Keys Council of the Arts
Click Below link for their extensive Calendar of Events of the Arts for all of the Keys
http://keysarts.mhsoftware.com/
Thank You Coco Page for the Extensive Arts Calendar of Events.
Connect with us throughout the Keys
Opening Receptions - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
February 24 - Ocean Sotheby's Gallery - Islamorada
March 10 - Shady Palm Art Gallery - Marathon
March 24 - Artists in Paradise Gallery - Big Pine Key
April 6 - Royal Furniture - Key West
May 5 - Closing Reception - Gato Building - Key West
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Thanks Prepung Gomang Tibetan Monks for enhancing this Island with Clean-Whole-Spiritual Vibrations & A place that has always been designed to have the Spirit and Love.
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Click. Here is a link that will give you hundreds of photos :
PHOTO LINK
The Feb. Issue Features Islamorada's Baygrass Bluegrass Festival; as well as all the events in the Keys : Florida Lifestyle, Arts & Culture, Diving, Fishing, Cuisine, Events, Music, Theater & so Much More. One of the Featured Articles in February Keys Traveler is the Oil Island Restoration Foundation : Key West Home Tours 2/17 & 2/18 and 3/17 & 18
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Marathon woman loses money to scammers
This time of year we always start getting calls about crooks using the name of the IRS to scam money from people.
A Marathon woman called the Sheriff's Office Tuesday to report being scammed out of $4,200. She said she got a call from someone claiming to be from the IRS saying she owned taxes for the years 2010 to 2015. She was told to purchase a large number of iTunes gift cards and call in the card numbers to the scammer. She was also instructed to do perform three Wells Fargo Money Transfers, which she did.
According to the IRS, they will never call you to demand immediate payment. They won't call you at all without first sending you a bill in the mail.
They will never require you to pay in a certain way, like requiring payment in prepaid gift cards or Wells Fargo Money Transfers.
They will never ask you for credit or debit card numbers over the phone.
They will never threaten to bring police or other law enforcement agencies to arrest you for not paying.
Here is a good source of more information, straight from the IRS:
Sunday 10a-2p March 5 Free Wheelin and Custom Bicycle Show ; Hit this LINK1 for event details
ALSO SEAN SENDS OVER THIS INFO ABOUT A BOATING SAFETY AND SKILLS CLASS
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary to offer Boating Skills and Seamanship Class March 4th and 11th
The U.S.C.G. Auxiliary Flotilla 13-1 two-day Boating Skills and Seamanship Class will be offered on Saturday, March 4th and Saturday, March 11th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center, 33 Quay Rd, Key West. Upon successful completion of the course students will be awarded a certificate which meets the licensing requirements for the State of Florida Boating Education ID card. Instructors include Captain Kathy, Captain Sean and other local Auxiliary members. Before Florida Keys boaters take to the waters, know the basics from America's largest boating educator. Attendance both Saturdays is required. The Boating Skills and Seamanship Class covers the basics of choosing, equipping, trailering, and handling a small to mid-sized powerboat. It also addresses line handling and knot tying, chart use and navigation, the rules of the nautical road, the basics of weather on the water and radio communications. Become a safer and more confident boater on the water and sign up today. The cost of the class including materials is $55 per person or $95 for two people sharing a book. Register online at
http://www.planetreg.com/BoatingClass or contact Captain Kathy 305-304-7170.
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5900 College Rd. 305-294-5531
Here is the latest E-Newsletter Link that LKMC sent over called
"The Pulse"; full of Excellent Health Material
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305-289-2288 Info@sanctuaryfriends.org
February E-Newsletter Hit LINK1
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Thursday, March 2nd -
Chef Kalen Fortuna - Chef's Tasting Menu.
Southern Dinner - $85.00 - 5:30pm.
Join us for an incredible dinner with Chef Kalen Fortuna of Little Palm Island!.
Butternut Squash and Lobster Bisque with Green Apple and Truffle.
24-Hour Braised Pork Shank Over South Carolina Heirloom Grits, Oyster Stew and Sweet Potato Hay. Buttermilk Pie with Blackberry Compote and Pink Peppercorns.
Friday, March 3rd -
Chef Martha Hubbard - Chef's Tasting Menu -
SOLD OUT.
Game of Thrones: A Dinner of Ice & Fire - $100.00 - 5:30pm.
Paired Wine Option TBA.
Join us for a delicious homage to the food and drink of "Game of Thrones." Costumes are encouraged.
Beet Soup with Long Pepper Biscuit. "What is Dead May Never Die" Drowned Quail on a Spinach Salad & Honey Fingers.
Juniper-Marinated Boar Chops with Forest Mushrooms, Buttered Leeks & Turnips (In Honor of King Robert Baratheon).
Spiced Cake with Ginger Pouring Cream.
March 4th -
Regional Wine and Food Tasting - Wine Education Education.
$15.00 - 2:00 to 3:30 pm.
Oregon, My Oregon!
Join us for our weekly wine and food tasting. This week we will be featuring beautiful wines from Oregon with paired bites from Chef Martha.
Please Call For Seats.
Saturday, March 4th -
Chef Melissa Schwarz - Chef's Tasting Menu.
Indian Dinner - $85.00 - 5:30pm. Marathi Kolambi - Prawns in a Spicy Coconut Gravy.
Malai Kofta - Potato and Paneer Dumplings in a Rich Creamy Gravy.
Chicken Korma - A Tangy, Sweet and Spicy Curry with Tamarind and Cashew.
Kulfi - Indian Ice Cream with Pistachio and Cardamom
Monday, March 6th -
Special Event
Bastille Whisky, Wine, and Food Pairing - $60.00 - 5:30pm.
Join Charles Daucourt of Bastille 1789 for a Unique Whisky, Wine, and Food Education Experience!.
Cheese and Charcuterie Paired with Château La Fleur d'Or Sauternes and Bastille 1789 Blended Whisky.
Chocolate Covered Strawberries Paired withJean-Claude Boisset Bourgogne Les Ursulines Pinot Noir and Bastille 1789 Single Malt Whisky.
Hand-Crafted Cocktail using Bastille 1789 Whisky
The price for this event covers the demonstration, food, and wine. The whisky is provided at no charge, and no purchase is required to taste the whisky.
Use this link to see the full schedule on our
website. We have added a number of events to the schedule for February and March we are working to add more!
Give us a call at 305-741-7443 to reserve your seats!
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WWW.THEMERUNS.COM &
www.PuzzleRuns.com
305-747-8563 1277 First St. #1. Beth Moyes and her company is responsible for organizing many of the Runs/Walks in the Keys; for help Organizing Walks / Runs; Call Beth. Here is her Up To Date Schedule; for additional details go to Beth's Website : 2/25 8am @ Salute: FINtastic 5K walk/run for Gerald Adams Elementary School
3/4 8am @ Sombrero Beach: Sombrero Beach 5K and 10K for KARE
4/27 7pm at United St. and Duval: Duval Mile 1 mile run for KWHS Track and Cross Country
4/29 8am @ St. Mary's: Mariners March 5K walk/run for St. Mary's Basilica School
5/6 8am @ Salute: TUTU RELAY 10K relay race for Care Camp
5/13 @ HOB: P.A.L. 5K walk/run for Police Athletic League
5/23 @ Sombrero Beach: MaraTri Triathlon
9/2 @ Hawks Cay: Heroes Salute 5K walk/run for Veterans
9/30 8am @ Edward Knight Pier (WSP): RED SHIRT RUN 5K walk/run for AIDS Help all candidates King/Queen event
10/23 6pm @ Southernmost Beach Resort: HEROES AND VILLAINS 5K walk/run for KWHS Sports and Care Camp
11/4 8am @ Salute: ABC 5K walk/run for Mammograms through the Zonta Foundation
12/9 6pm @ Ibis Bay Resort: iLLUMINATED 5K walk/run for Monroe County Bar Association Scholarship fund
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Bayview Park Green Market every Thursday 9a-2pm. Call Jason for Vendor Space and details of all 3 Markets at 561-929-0237 and
LINK1 for their FB Page.
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281 Front St. 305-295-6616
Key West Art & Historical Society to Offer
Travel Photography Workshop with Acclaimed Photographer David H Wells
(R) On Friday, March 3 through Sunday, March 5, acclaimed photographer and instructor David H. Wells will lead
"The Tools of Travel Photography," a three-day workshop that will help photographers become versatile in their skills and fluid in their process, using minimal gear to achieve a maximum of results.
The workshop will begin with a presentation on Friday, March 3 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Custom House Museum's third floor Helmerich Research and Learning Center. Wells will present the skills needed for good travel photography, including: the traveling photographer's camera and bag, being in the right place at the right time, varying the time of the day, understanding the light, portraying people, stopping action vs showing motion, thoughts on tripods, and how to vary lenses.
Reserve your spot in this limited-space workshop by registering online at
http://www.kwahs.org/education/classes. For more information, call Adele Williams, Director of Education at 305-295-6616 x 15. Participants should wear comfortable shoes and bring bottled water for the photography excursion. Cost is $200 for KWAHS members or $175 for non-members. Due to Space Constraints go to their website and/or Hit The Feb 13 Issue and go to the KWAHS Section for the Complete Description of this event.
http://conta.cc/2kUgPg2
Newly released film "America Rising: The Arts of the Gilded Age" with Remote Filmmaker Q&A Session at Custom House Museum March 2
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AnnaMarie Weekly "Life Drawing" Workshop.
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ABOVE : Travel Photography Workshop
(C) Bottom : KWAHS_Food Trucks In Paradise Bands: Key West based Miguel Perez (left), international touring band "Fish Out of Water" (upper right) and South Florida based "The Copper Tones" (lower right) are three of the bands that will be dishing up tasty tunes at the upcoming Music at Martello - Food Trucks in Paradise 2017 event,
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(C) Key West Art & Historical Society Hosts Weekly Drawing Sessions at Fort East Martello Museum
Select your medium of choice and join Annamarie Giordano in Life Drawing sessions at Fort East Martello on Tuesdays and Fridays through March 31 from 11am-2pm. Her three-hour workshops, featuring nude models in short and long poses, are open to all levels of artists.
"Life Drawing is the art of drawing the human figure and bringing it to life," says Giordano. "Every pose is a new challenge and adventure in learning perspective, angle, and light. Regular practice sharpens your drawing skills of observation and your abilities in art overall.
Giordano is fond of the historic fort as a venue for its natural lighting and history, "and its magic sets a perfect tone for life drawing," she says.
It also has free parking. She emphasizes that no experience is necessary and "you get to benefit by seeing other artist's different techniques and mediums, such as watercolors, pencils, charcoal, pastels, and oils."
A graduate of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Giordano has taught extensively, including the Cape May County Art League, Studios of Key West, Florida Keys Community College, and The San Carlos Institute.
"I take pride in my class by providing wonderful models, creative poses, and 3 hours of continuous drawing, not wasted time or talk about my skills or education," says Giordano. "Artists leave these sessions with 8 to 10 different drawings."
Sessions are $25. Registration information can be found at TK or by calling Adele Williams, Director of Education at 305.295.6616 extension 115. Though drop-ins are welcome, advanced registration is encouraged as is early arrival for set-up. Some materials will be available on site for purchase if needed. Your museums. Your community. It takes an island.
Newly released film "America Rising: The Arts of the Gilded Age" with Remote Filmmaker Q&A Session at Custom House Museum March 2
(L) Thursday, March 2, at 6 pm, the newly released documentary "America Rising: The Arts of the Gilded Age" will screen in the Helmerich Research & Learning Center on the third floor of the Custom House Museum. Following the film, which highlights 87 classic American artworks from the post-Civil War period described by Mark Twain as "The Gilded Age," Connecticut-based independent film-making team Michael Maglaras and Terri Templeton of 217 Films will participate in a Q&A session with viewers from a remote location.
"America Rising: The Arts of the Gilded Age," which premiered on January 20 in Richmond, Virginia, focuses on how the rise of the middle class and the even greater rising of industrialists such as Henry Clay Frick contributed to an America poised, through its art, to commemorate its past and invent its future. Due to Space Constraints go to their website for Additional Information on this event.
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Grant applications are now being accepted for innovative projects serving residents throughout the Florida Keys for projects in the areas of:
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Environment *
Health & Human Services *
Recreation *
Animal Welfare
Deadline March 15th
Application forms and guidelines
All applicants must be
a 501 (c)(3)
charitable nonprofit.
Priority will be given to new projects and those serving new audiences and underserved populations.
Grants will not exceed $10,000, and historically range
from $2,000 to $7,000 each.
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ALSO PARASAIL , BOAT RENTALS, SAFARI TOURS, REEF SNORKELING TRIPS
Of Course ; they also have their extremely inexpensive 2hr. Dinner cruise 7 days a week : $59 for Adults, $39 for 12 -5 YO, & NC for 5 & Younger
  
  
 
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Rock Solomon sends regards and tell us about some monthly events he is doing.
Jazz Crooner Rock Solomon is breaking new ground with the "Jazz-Age Retrospectacular" a TDC backed, monthly weekend of interactive music events that take place Saturday & Sunday night, at 6pm on March 4 & 5 at Mangoes Restaurant and the Blue Room respectively. Go to:
www.Mixdeity.com or call 305-290-2796 for more information. Dress Style: Circa. 1940's Glamour & Gangster.
MONDAY: Feb 27th - Truman Little White House | Concert: Music of the Academy Awards
FRIDAY: March 31st - Mangoes | Mystery Dinner Theatre Cabaret
SATURDAY: April 1st - Studios Key West | Concert: Jazz Noir
SUNDAY: April 2nd - Blue Room | Swing & Social Dance Night
On Fri. March 3 & Saturday, March 4 at 6pm, is the Mystery Dinner Theatre Cabaret. It's an interactive mystery theatre whodunnit with an all-inclusive 5 course gourmet meal by Mangoes Restaurant, served in their beautiful upstairs ballroom at 700 Duval st. This costume dinner party also boasts live music by jazz crooner Rock Solomon, plus an after-dinner outdoor movie, all celebrating 1940's culture of Swing music & Noir cinema. Tickets are $45-$165 online, or $60-$180 at the door. Go to at
www.Mixdeity.com or call 305-290-2796 for more information. Dress Style: Circa. 1940's Glamour & Gangster.
FRIDAY: March 3rd - Mangoes | Mystery Dinner Theatre Cabaret
SATURDAY: March 4th - Mangoes | Concert: The Music of Old Hollywood
On Sunday, March 5 from 6pm-midnight, the party continues with an interactive 1940's style Swing & Social Dance Night, at the Blue Room (old Bottlecap Bar) featuring Jazz crooner Rock Solomon and bassist Joe Dallas, drummer Hal Howland, pianist James King & Les Dudley on tenor saxophone, with a possible appearance by jazz-legend guitarist Michael Gillis. Doors open at 6pm, with a dance lesson by Lucy at 6:30 and 8pm. Solomon's live swing band plays 7pm-10pm, followed by an "Electro-Swing" DJ spinning vintage beats until midnight. Must be dressed up in vintage attire to attend, circa 1940's. Their will be prizes for best dressed, featured entertainers, and more. Tickets Online: $15 reg / $45-VIP or at the Door: $20 reg / $50 VIP. Go to:
www.Mixdeity.com or 305-290-2796.
FRIDAY: March 31st - Mangoes | Mystery Dinner Theatre Cabaret.
SATURDAY: April 1st - Studios Key West | Concert: Jazz Noir
SUNDAY: April 2nd - Blue Room | Swing & Social Dance Night
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305-809-3776
Solid Waste Coordinator for The City of Key West Dee Dee Green
tells us : "City code
in reference to placing carts out for collection : Carts may be placed curbside after 4pm the evening before your collection day, and need to be taken off the street by 8pm the same day of collection. This applies to Key West proper. You can take your plastic bags and small pieces of styrofoam back to Publix or Winn Dixie who have collection bins located by the entrances". No Plastic bags or Styrofoam in the Blue Containers. Hit this LINK4 for the Recycle/Waste Pages from the City of KW
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Key West & Lower Keys Habitat for Humanity 305-294-9006
for Lower Keys Habitat for Humanity
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www.booksandbookskw.com
Books & Books @ The Studios, Mia Clement
533 Eaton St ,
Key West, FL 33040,
305.320.0208 Here are a few upcoming events :
Will Schwalbe -
Sunday, February 26th at 1pm .
Book lovers and book club members unite! Will Schwalbe,
New York Times
best-selling author of
The End of Your Life Book Club,
will present an inspiring and magical exploration of the power of books to shape our lives in an era of constant connectivity with his new book,
Books for Living
at 1:00pm at Books & Books @ The Studios, 533 Eaton Street.
Rachel Vail -
Tuesday, February 28th at 6:00pm.
Rachel Vail, best selling children and middle grade author will be in conversation with Meg Cabot and Judy Blume to discuss her new book, Well, that Was Awkward Tuesday, February 28th at 6:00pm at Books & Books @ The Studios.
PLUS
Meet the Authors! Ben Harrison, Lewis Weinstein & Hal Howland
We are pleased to continue our First Thursday celebration of highlighting three local authors that bring literary flair to the island!
Thursday, March 2nd from 6-8 at Books & Books @ The Studios
Free Event
Here are Just Three of the MANY Events / Classes / Lectures / Concerts & Special Events & Programs at TSKW
Click above Links for their Latest E-Newsletters for the Update Listing of Classes for Feb., March & April
Small Studies with Large Studios Painters with Mike Rooney Every Wed. in March 10a-1p
Sign up for the E-Newsletters from the New "Books on Books" at TSKW
Meet the Authors!
The First Thursday of Every Month
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Whole Health Arts Essenetial Oils with Zen by Karen Moore Sat. March 3 1-4p
Also starting March 2 to April 6 ; 6
Thursdays " Figure Drawing Classes" with Lothar Speer 10a-1pm
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WaterColor Story Boarding with Sean Callahan Every Monday in March 1-4p |
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FAVORite Creatures of the Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges
- Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge Manager Jeremy Dixon captures a handful of American crocodile hatchlings in order to measure and tag them, research that helps determine the survival of the young and to measure population trends. Dixon, who has lived in Key Largo for 4 years, is inspired by the many refuge volunteers and their dedication to the habitats and creatures that live in them. While he stresses the importance of never handling the wildlife, especially crocodiles, he encourages the public to get out into the refuges to experience them in a wildlife-friendly way. "Outdoorfest at Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge gives visitors a chance to see and experience areas that are normally closed to the public," he says. "By doing this, we hope to impart a knowledge of the wild animals and places and why protecting them is so important." Dixon is part of the upcoming Outdoor Fest, created by the Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges Complex and their Friend's group FAVOR to help people recognize the refuges as safe havens for the creatures who live in them while also educating them on how to enjoy the areas in wildlife-friendly ways. The Fest is set for Saturday, March 11th through Saturday, March 18th and is filled with family-friendly, mostly free outdoor adventures and hands-on activities. The events take part in ALL of the Keys to Upper to Key West. Visit www.favorfloridakeys.org/outdoor-fest for more information and to register for the many events offered-some, like special kayaking trips in Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge-have limited availability and a registration fee. Brought to you in part by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council.
Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge and FAVOR volunteers (left to right) Emily Magnaghi, Susie Shimamoto, and Bunny Bradov
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Here is the Link from Two of Our Summer Issues when we had about 80 photos from Miranda : Issue Aug 8
http://conta.cc/2b440NQ
and the Aug 15 Issue
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Forgotten Felines 305-743-2520
Forgotten Felines is an all volunteer organization which provides food and veterinary care to homeless and abandoned cats in the Middle and Lower Keys. They also place adoptable cats in loving homes and strive to educate the public about the importance of proper care and spay/neuter of pets. In the nearly two decades of its existence, Forgotten Felines has spayed/neutered more than 3,000 cats. They also maintain a number of daily feeding stations which service several hundred homeless cats.
Interested in becoming a Forgotten Felines volunteer or to make a donation should call Jerry (305) 743-2520 OR 305-515-2759.
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WWW.TURTLEHOSPITAL.ORG 305-743-2552 2396 OS HWY. MARATHON
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY TO BUILD 10 NEW HOMES ON BIG COPPITT KEY. APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE.
Due to Space Constraints The Materials sent over to us had to be reduced. For greater details see contact Info. Below
Habitat for Humanity of Key West and the Lower Florida Keys plans to build 10 new homes on Big Coppitt Key this year and is accepting applications from interested buyers with a deadline of April 1, 2017.
The homes will be two story modular construction on concrete piers and will be similar in design to the nearby Bayside Landing homes built by Habitat. The site is located on US 1 Overseas Highway, between Emerald Drive and Sapphire Drive. Eight of the homes will have three bedrooms and two will have two bedrooms. All homes will have approximately 1280 square feet of living area.
Additional information and application packages are available online at
www.habitatlowerkeys.org. Applications are also available at the administrative office at 6631 Maloney Avenue on Stock Island. Contact Program Coordinator Susan Kent at 305-294-9006 for additional information.
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cliff@MarathonFlorida.com Go on line for some entertaining Middle Keys Local Programming; to get involved in TV88 call Cliff at 305-587-9830.
Cliff sends regards to The Keys Blast readers and tell us : Florida Keys Television has started providing channels for businesses, organizations, and individuals throughout The Florida Keys. Those channels can be found by going to www.MarathonFlorida.com
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Reef Relief is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to improving and protecting our coral reef ecosystems. Find out more at http://www.reefrelief.org or call 305-294-3100.
Reef Relief is so appreciative of the tremendous support we have gotten in the Key West community and throughout the country! Although Reef Relief has worked extremely hard to reach our goals and has made a ton of progress, we still have many challenges ahead.
Reef Relief needs YOU in order to continue the fight to preserve our barrier reef ecosystem for generations to come. You can help change the future for coral reefs. For just $2.50 a month or $30 a year, you can become a Reef Relief member and help save our vulnerable ecosystem.
For more information on becoming a member, please visit our website at
reefrelief.org or contact us as
reefrelief@gmail.com. Whatever amount you choose to give for your membership, your generous tax-deductible donation will be put to work right away to help protect the Florida barrier reef ecosystem.
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Raquel Crummitt
District Manager Florida,
JSA Promos and Print
North Florida: 904-994-5824,
South Florida and Florida Keys: 305-414-8949,
raquelc@jsapromos.com ,
www.brownandbigelow.com
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Cabaret 5-7pm Wed thru Sat.:
Cabaret! 5-7pm:
Jazz in the Gardens Sundays 5-7:30P :
PLUS Cabaret! 5-7pm: Wed. Dom Carelli , Thur. & Sat. Jimmy Olson & Friends, Fri. Michael Robinson & Friends. Here are a few photos taken by GianCarlo Espinosa
JAZZ In The Gardens 5-7:30pm every Sunday
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WWW.BENHARRISONKEYWEST.COM
Check out the Amazon description of Sailing Down the Mountain
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They meet on the First Thursday of the month at 1:30pm.
For more information, please contact Jane Tiedeman at
305-923-3820
Tiedermanjane@Gmail.com
Photos below from Club Member and a Regular Featured Speaker : Beryn Harty
KEY WEST GARDEN CLUB GARDENS TOUR 2017.
Take a peek behind the garden gates of private homes in Key West. The Key West Garden Club hosts a tour of five beautiful, diverse gardens on Saturday and Sunday, February 25th and 26th from 10 AM to 3 PM. Key West Garden Club docents will be at each garden with detailed plant lists and horticultural information. Tickets are a $20.00 donation and are available at all the gardens on the days of the Tour and in advance at West Martello Tower, 1100 Atlantic Blvd., Key West. The tickets are good for both days.
The Gardens featured on the Tour are:
1507 Grinnell Street,
2915 Patterson Ave.
1226 Von Phister, 411 Louisa St and 321 Peacon Lane.
ALSO
The Key West Garden Club will hold its next monthly educational meeting on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 1:30 pm. The meeting will be held in the Pavilion at the Fort West Martello on Atlantic Blvd. Shelly Krueger will present, "Sponges: Past, Present and Future".
Shelly is the Florida Sea Grant Agent in Monroe County for the University of Florida IFAS Extension. Shelly is responsible for providing a comprehensive marine science Extension program for the people of Monroe County to promote and sustain economic, social, and environmental resources and support the co-management of marine resources. Shelly developed Florida Keys Water Watch, a volunteer water quality monitoring program to train citizens how to collect water quality data and she is the education and outreach lead for local sponge restoration projects. Shelly is also an instructor for the University of Florida IFAS Florida Master Naturalist program.
This meeting of the Key West Garden Club is open to the public and is
free of charge. For questions, call Jane Tiedeman at 305-923-3820.
Meetings are the 3rd Sun of the month, 1 pm , for info, Marie 305 509 7744, keywestmarie@yahoo.com.
always, the public is welcome ; keywestorchidsociety.org, Marie 305 509 7744, keywestmarie@yahoo.com. PLUS the new Newsletter is out ; go to Website to View. There latest Newsletter is on their website
WWW.KEYWESTORCHIDSOCIETY.ORG We Featured over 60 photos from the Annual Key West Orchids Society's "Wild About Orchids" Here are the two issues to look back and enjoy : May 16
THe KW Orchid Society Fair is March 4 & 5, 10am - 4pm, at W. Martello Gardens, Higgs Beach, KW. Orchid vendors, supplies, raffle items, art, displays, food and more are offered along with KWOS member plant sales. Free admission and parking . All are welcome to submit their blooming orchids for display on Friday, March 3 . For more info Marie 305 509 7744 or www.keywestorchidsociety.org.
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Editors Note : Many of the Performers may have changed their Venues Below. I need to do a major Update on the Performance Date Info..; Still the Pics and Contact Info. are Accurate. Update its 2/27 & have still put off Updating the Venues ; if anyone in KW wants to be the Music Editor of the Magazine; give me a call 954-448-4324..Ed
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The Loons are a couple of, well, loons, who believe in the magic of music, who believe that music is meant to be enjoyed for the way it can move the hearts, spirits, and thoughts of those who hear it - not just sell drinks and food. The fun they have performing transfers to the audience, and a good time is had by all. Unusual instrumentation including mandolin, ukulele, and dulcimer, even conch, kazoo, and xylophone, provides settings for their soprano and baritone voices. This presents a refreshing change from convention right from the start.
Mellow Cafe is a perfect match for their music, a venue with the right vibe for their offbeat charm. Outdoor seating on a patio by the harbor, a great selection of delicious food and brews and food, a delightful range of musical styles spanning decades and genres - what's not to like? Do you believe in magic? The Loons do!
Come see what it's all about Saturdays from 6-8 PM at Mellow Cafe, 1605 N. Roosevelt Blvd., bayside, just past Eisenhower.
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Fionna Molloy
: Every Tuesday night at Mc Connell's Irish Pub. 900 Duval St. 8-11pm.
Libby York returns to KW at Little Room Jazz Club 821 Duval St. 8-11 Every Wed.;
WWW.LIBBYYORK.COM.
Howard Livingston & the MM24 Band
WWW.MILEMARKER24.COM
; and their new CD "Sell Your Stuff, Keep the Dog Live on an Island"
Dani Hoy & her Band The Shanty Hounds are at Grunts Thur. & Sun. 8-11pm
https://www.facebook.com/smithlc1?fref=ts
https://www.facebook.com/groups/radioa1a/
B. O.'S Fishwagon and Southern Magnolia
Southernmost Magnolia, the Key West version of the renowned New England band Magnolia, plays a unique blend of Cajun, country, and bluegrass music. Led by singer and guitarist Maggie Moniz, with local fixtures Steve Gibson on mandolin and Cindy Jefferson on bass,and world-famous Chuck Sherman on pedal steel, they play good time music sure to get your head boppin', your toes tappin', and your feet movin'. They will be making sure everyone can let the good times roll at B.O.'s Fish Wagon every Thursday
6 - 9
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Skiper Krippitz and Bobby Nesbit every Thursday at Salute on the Beach 1000 Atlantic Blvd. 305-292-1117. Melody Cooper
every Wed. & Fri. at Bistro Sole 1019 White St. Jazz, Latin & Popular Music
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Amandah Jantzen 503-288-2132
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Bobby Nesbitt and Skipper Kripitz
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Melody Cooper
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RockSolomon@Gmail.com 305-290-2796
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Congratulations Christopher Elwell and Family for being recipients of the Florence Spotswood Humanitarian Award.
 Christopher is a big supporter of The Arts inc. Florida Keys Council of The Arts. This town owes you so much; please support this wonderful store ( Hundreds of Great Furniture Selections).
ROYAL FURNITURE
WWW.KEYSFURNITURE.COM 305-295-6400
Searstown Plaza 3326 N. Roosevelt Blvd., 3218 Flagler Ave. ( Ashley Furniture), 1757 OS Hwy. ( Marathon) & 9895 OS Hwy. Key Largo.
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Go to their FB Link for Upcoming events. AHiggins@Cityofkeywest-fl.gov; as well more detail/Info. on New Florida Keys Green Business Certification
The City of Key West is continuing to help its community go green by rolling out the new Florida Keys Green Business Certification. It's online, it's easy, and it's discounted 90% for 2017!
If you have a business, pledge to become Florida Keys Green Certified in 2017.
February is Water Quality Month!
Key West has a special place, bathed in the ocean waters from the Atlantic and Gulf, and home to many fish spawned in the estuarine areas of the Everglades. The health of our marine habitats are important not only for the tourist dollars they lure, but for the health of those of us that love the salt life. What can you do locally?
Here's a great educational presentation that our partners at the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary created on what you can do locally to help protect our nearshore waters:
http://floridakeys.noaa.gov/wqpp/wqam.pdf ,
Lend Your Time: Booth Volunteers needed for annual Upcycle/Reuse booth at the Artisan Market on Sun, Feb19th. Text Dee Dee Green at (850) 602-8752 if you are interested.
- Lend Your Voice: The City recently voted in support of State of Florida legislation to allow local governments to pilot plastic bag bans. The bills have been referred to committee, now we need to move to the next steps:
Ask your Representative Holly Raschein to become a co-sponsor: (305) 453-1202 ,
Ask your Senator Anitere Flores to become a co-sponsor: (305) 270-6550.
March 4th (Sat) - Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day, 8am-Noon,
City of Key West contracts Waste Management to collect Household Chemicals and Electronics from the residents of Key West the first Saturday of each month from 8:00am to Noon at Indigenous Park. Free for the residents of Key West, no businesses material will be accepted. They will take: TV's, computers, gaming systems, VCR's, remote controls, radios, ear buds, and all other electronics. Also chemicals: Up to 5 gallons of old gas, up to 5 gallons of oil, car fluids, batteries, household cleaners, poisons, fertilizers, pool chemicals, paints, etc. All items should be labeled if possible or bring a list with an inventory.
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WWW.AVINPARADISE.COM
305-296-9099 Kelly@Avinparaadise.com
GREAT JOB KELLY IN SUPPLYING STATE OF THE ART SOUND FOR THE HOMETOWN KEY WEST EVENTS
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Just to give you a quick overview about the Coral House... we are located just ½ block off the beach (so it's quiet)...we are located in the center of the boardwalk/beach area & only 3 blocks from the beach's band shell theater on Johnson St. where the city has music playing almost every night - FREE...we are only 83 steps to the 3.5 mile long, remodeled & historical brick paved boardwalk
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To get on their monthly E-Newsletter write them at News@MFMM.ORG Open daily 200 Greene St. 305-294-2633.
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IMPORTANT UPDATE FROM ICAN
Michael Shatz sends regards and reminds :
They are MEDICARE specialist, and also offer Life Insurance, Final Expense Insurance as well as Critical Illness and Cancer Cash Policies , Dental/Vision.
Michael Shatz sends regards to all. Michael is a health insurance specialist and a friend. Please give him a call and he will help explain all the different and new options you now have in affordable Health Care. Our readers know that we have never put anything in The Blast that isn't 110% beneficial and informative. Michael really knows Florida Health Insurance. There certainly is NO COST involved to call Michael. ican is a Floridian based group with hundreds of employees.
It's Back..... Open Enrollment for the ACA was Nov 1 -Jan 31st. Losing coverage, unhappy with your current plan, looking for new alternative ways, please feel free to contact
Michael Shatz 877 902-1762 ext 2030. He is a full Health Insurance and Medicare agent and Broker who represent most carriers in the county.
Don't be confused and boggled down with all the confusion, call Michael today. It's also Open Enrollment for Medicare changes as well.
5300 Broken Sound Blvd. NW 200 Boca Raton, Fla, 33487 877-902-1762 X 2030
MShatz@IcanBenefit.com A few of their companies below
WWW.ICANBENEFIT.COM
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OUR EXTENSIVE THEATRE SECTION
305-295-7676
WWW.KEYWESTIMPROMPTU.ORG
305-296-1520 (IMPROMPTU CLASSICAL CONCERTS)
Plus check out "Plays Out Loud" started Feb. 6 ( First Monday of every month) at
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Puppet Camp for Grown-Ups 2/1 & Aqua Idol Jan 6-3/21
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2/28-3/25 with a BEHIND THE SCENES event on 3/6
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"The caliber of music and talent we are bringing to the [Key West] theater is unlike anything else this island has to offer. The experience alone sets us apart from many venues nationwide. There isn't a bad seat in the house" adds Kelly Norman, Director of Marketing & Development. The newly renovated Key West Theater features intimate seating for 250, cocktailed table service, and balcony seating. Membership opportunities will also be offered leading into their 2016/2017 seasons which will give patrons an opportunity to support performing arts and gain benefits such as advance ticket purchases, exclusive invites and promotional memorabilia. Due to space constraints ; the detailed info. on all the performers had to be cut; but go to their website for detailed info..
Thanks again ; everyone at The Key West Theater for the amazing Concerts and Events.
Go to Their Website for additional Details on "Burnpile" and All their events
UPCOMING CONCERTS:
newly added/changes in dates are bolded below. Hit this RED LINK for their latest Updated Concert Schedule
03.01+02 Alan Cumming
03.07 Marc Cohn
03.10 Jim Breuer (7pm & 10pm shows)
03.19 The Sunday Ramble
03.20 John Hiatt
03.26 Jefferson Starship
03.21 Get the Led Out
03.25 The Dan Band (6:30pm & 9:30pm shows)
04.23 Coffee Butler: Hukilau Nights
04.30 America
05.06 Christopher Cross
05.18 The Wailers
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129 MILES FROM WALMART Opening at The Key West Theater 2/17-3/18
New One-Act Plays by Florida Writers Premiere at the Key West Theater. Did you know that Key West is about 129 miles away from the nearest Walmart? That is just one of the many reasons life in the Keys is not like anywhere else in the country. "129 Miles From Walmart," opened at the Key West Theater February 17th, is an inspired evening which includes world premieres of original short plays by some of Florida's best, and celebrates those who are living their lives a bit differently than most. "We want to continue to give a voice to new playwrights," says Key West Theater Artistic Director Juliet Gray, "especially those living and writing in Key West." Most of the new works in "129 Miles From Walmart" have been written by Key West writers including Gray, Bob Bowersox, Michael Marrero, Jon Rhoads, and Joanie Sullivan among others. The evening stars Colin Bevis, Brian Furlong, Erin McKenna, Joanie Sullivan, Philip Cole White, and Alexandra Zeto. Highlights from "129 Miles From Walmart" include the short play "Bob Goes to the Park" by Key West playwright Michael Marrero, which addresses this current age of constant connection to all things via the Internet. Go on their website for detailed info.; as well as further up as one of our Lead Features.
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Black Magic Ball 3/12 6-9P at East Martello |
In this tuneful and heartwarming musical, we follow Agnes and Michael through 50 years of marital bliss, infidelity, children, incompatibility, old age, and simple joys. From the creators of "The Fantastics", this endearing musical spans the years of 1895 to 1945, rolling out one catchy song after another in this bedroom comedy.
"Bright and charming; passionate and lively!" - Talkin' Broadway
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EXTENSIVE LIST OF WEBSITE LINKS
The Following (GREEN LINK BELOW) are WEBSITE LINKS from the Municipalities, Media, Art Galleries, Theaters, ALL the Eco/Nature/Green/Conservation Sites & all the sites you need to obtain any information about The Keys. All Sites are known and ALL have been tested to insure Virus Free Environments. Of course ; if you have a site that you would like to share ; please send it to us at EK10@AOL.COM. Click Below
Thanks for Reading The Keys Blast. Once again ; Thanks to all the Contributing Editors. Have an Outstanding week. Ed Krane
& Friends 954-448-4324 EK10@AOL.COM
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