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The Keys Blast from Ed Krane and Friends Week of March 20, 2017
The Hamptons International Film Festival's Event / Screening of "To Kill A Mockingbird" at Guild Hall. More Info. and Many Additional Photos I took in Our Weekly Hamptons Art & Culture Section
The Annual Save The Pines event Organized by Helen and Ben Harrison and Friends 3/19
"Mangrove Tunnel" by Mary Border
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"Fruits & Flowers" by Mary Keane
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"Garden Pool" by Jane Gilbert
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Our Final Part/Week of The Florida Keys Council of the Arts Exhibition Featuring Students of Jim Salem from the past 3 Decades.
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"Vinales Valley : Cuba" by William Welch
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Brilliant MC/Auctioneer Tom Luna "Crinum Lillies" by Fran Decker
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The Final Week of our Multi-Part/Week Feature on The Annual Anne McKee Artists Fund Art Auction
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(L) "Together Again" Cindy Wynn & Susan Sugar
(C) "ConchTown" by Pam Hobbs & Maggie Ruley
(R) "Blues in Black & White" by John Martini
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The TSKW has many Events/Classes/Trips/Exhibitions Above are just 3 ; Detailed Info. in their weekly Section + Many Books on Books Events Detailed in this Issue.
The Key West Art Center's Current Exhibition on both Floors Features Works by Karen Beauprie and her Students
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(L) Buster Keaton starring in "The General" Filmed in 1926 ; on 3/30 as Part of their continued Film Series
(R) Historic Tours of America Donating to the KWAHS
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Just a few of the many events going on at the KWAHS 3 Venues ; see just a few Features on KWAHS Below.
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Hi Everyone; The Keys Blast from Ed Krane & Friends going out weekly to over 7735 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".
This Issue is rather Large ( A good thing) 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 : Alec Baldwin-Andrea Grover-David Nugent Hosts the Hamptons International Film Festival's screening of "To Kill A Mockingbird", "Save The Pines" 3/19 Of Course at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park, Final Week of Jim Salem's Student Exhibition over the past 30 Years & The Anne McKee Artists Fund Auction. ( A Combined 152 Local Artist's Works ; Featured this week and the past 5 weeks) "Writers on Bicycles" 3/21 at KW Library + Pic Feature of the Holi Festival + Free Findland Folk Tunes Event 3/25 (there has to be a Jim Carey Reference from the Movie "Earth Girls are Easy), TSKW & KWAHS have Many Major Events Going On, Our Weekly MCSO-City of KW-KWPD, KWBG, & The Chamber of the KW Sections, Only a few more days of Eric Anfinson Headlining at Salt Gallery, Buster Keaton at Custom House for their KWAHS Film Series Featuring this Week from 1926 "The General" on 3/30, Peter Arnow Photos of the Week, WWW.THEBLUEPAPER.COM Feature, First Part of the Photo Feature form the 2017 Annual Key West Orchid Society's Show and Sale at West Martello Tower, KW Theater Sunday Ramble 3/39 8p + "Old Hollywood Gala" 3/23, Fla. Keys Healthy Start Coalition (FKHSC) Annual Luncheon 3/21 PLUS
Peter Max NYC Trip 4/30-5/2, Fringe Theater's "Glass Menagerie" 3/22-25, Gallery on Greene's Current Large Exhibition is from Mike Rooney and we have plenty of photos, Ben Harrison has a Casting Call for "Undying Love" 4/2 & 3, Eco Disc. Ctr. has "Splash Trash Tour" 3/22-25, Michael Haykin Headlines at Lucky Street Gallery, Stock Island Studio Tours 3/25, Next Impromptu Classical Concerts of Key West 3/26 "Imani Winds", Carol Tedesco Treats us to her "Full Moon" Party Photos, WWW.ABSOLUTELYAMAZINGEBOOKS.COM, Custom House next Distinguished Speaker 3/23 Valerie Trouet "ShipWrecks, Tree Rings, & Hurricanes", FKSPCA's Spring Social 3/24, Our Weekly Hampton's Arts & Culture Section, Samuels House "Women of Integrity and Men of Valor 4/6, KWLS Literary Walking Tours in Old Town, KW Library Photo Feature of the Holi Festival, Past Blast Links, Key West Wildlife Center, Current GingerBread Square Gallery's Exhibition Featuring 4 Artists : Jane Washburn-Gabriella Fiabane, Valerie Hardy, & Ashley Benton, WWW.MILEZEROKEYWEST.COM , Next MCSO Animal Farm 3/26, Marathon Community Theatre (MCT) "Cabaret" 3/9-4/8, "Casablanca White Night on White" Gala 4/2 from Fringe Theater, ACS Relay for Life, AnnaMarie's "Life Drawing Workshops" Tues. & Fri. at Ft. East Martello ( She is Always Looking for Interesting Models) , TW Exhibits many Birthday Celebrations ; a few left : 3/19 "Reading in His
Letters by John Reynolds at TSKW, FKCC Offering Many Summer Scholarships + VIP Lecture Series; Next 4/12, The Key West Theater Full Schedule, Waterfront Playhouse : "Good People" 4/12-29 & "Forever Plaid" 5/10-27, Red Barn Theatre : "Camping with Henry and Tom" 3/28-4/15 & "Short Attention Span Theatre" 4/25-5/13, Last Stand, Frangipani and Sodu Galleries Present Kiff Slemmons, Katie Pumphreys, & Joanne Klein, Nancy on the Beach Yoga, "Our Keys"-"Q"-"Well" Magazine Links
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Also in the March 20 Issue : All Our Eco/Nature/Green Contributing Organizations Report In, Next Fla. Symp. Orch. 4/4 "Untamed Spirit", Keys Glee, UVA Gourmet, United Way of the Fla. Keys, Aids Help CC, Fla. Health Monroe Co., "Connections Project" by Fla. Keys Council of the Arts, TDC's "Keys Traveler" E-Newsletter Link, Next Artisan Mkt. 4/2 "Ocean Awareness" , LKMC E-Newsletter Link, Isle Cook's Tasty Gourmet Events, Beth's "Theme Runs" Complete Schedule of Walks/Runs, Rock Solomon, Skipper Kripitz, Jazz in the Gardens at the Gardens Hotel, Books and Books at TSKW, Miranda Knox, Forgotten Felines, The Marathon Turtle Hospital, KW Orchid Society & KW Garden Club,
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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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In the March 27 Issue ; we'll start a Multi-Part Week Feature on The Best 100 Photos Taken without the Use of PhotoShop" Here are 3.
Spider Webs in Abernathy Forest Scotland
(C) Mark Hamblin
Two Worlds Divided NYC
Just an Ordinary Day Building : Catching A Cloud
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Louise Wood took ALL the Close Ups of the Orchids in this Issue and the next few. Giancarlo Espinosa took the below pics of the actual 2017 Key West Orchid Society Annual Show/Sale. Lou also took the Activity going on in Part Two in this Issue
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on March 19, 1:00 pm at W. Martello Gardens, KWOS president Jay Pfahl will give a presentation by Stig Dalstrom, Wild Man of Orchids. The topic is Orchids of Peru including Machu Pichu , a fascinating historic site in itself. All are welcome to bring their blooming orchids for Show & Tell for display. See
keywestorchidsociety.org or Marie 305 509 7744.
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Pt. 6 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
Martha Resk sends regards and tell us that this Exhibition will be up until end of April; and that much of art has been sold; but will still be on display until the closing reception. ( I'll find out if there will be a party for that)
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Jane Gilbert Showing Off "Garden Pool" &"Old SugraLoaf Lodge" Acrylic on Canvas |
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"Pomergranate & Mangos" by DC Joung |
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"Super Moon" by Judith Jones" |
"Fruits and Flowers" by Maren Keane
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Jim's work can be seen at His Gallery Cocco and Salem WWW.COCCOANDSALEM.COM 1111 Duval St. 303-292-0072
More from Jim Salem's Exhibition at The Gato Building by The Florida Keys Council of the Arts
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The March 27 and April 3 Issues will Feature 5 On-Line Art Exhibitions
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Peter Max Getaway in NYC 4/30-5/2
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Direct Ticket Link to Fringe ; Extremely Easy with No Middle Man ; Hit Tickets .
A few Features down is the Fringe Theater VIP Gala Ball on April 2 "Casablanca White Night on White"
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Join the Key West Theater at a lavish affair celebrating the stars and style of
Old Hollywood. Enjoy
hors d'oeuvres generously provided by
Blue Macaw,
live entertainment
by
Two of Cups
and
DJ Jimmy Cooper
, silent auction items galore, raffle prizes, AND a
sneak preview of the much-anticipated new production Oklahoma Smith and the Pantheon of Annihilation: The Musical
! Grab your red carpet attire and relive your favorite Old Hollywood moments at the Key West Theater! MARCH 23 7-10P
All proceeds to benefit the
Key West Theater, School for the Performing Arts
and the
Back Room Music Studio
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More Info a few Features Down
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Last week one of our favorite people and artists had a Reception for his latest Exhibition at Gallery On Greene. Here are a few pics and then further down in this issue is 8 of Mike's Paintings. Thanks Nance Frank for the Outstanding Quality Art Gallery; an Amazing Place. Also In an upcoming Issue Shortly we'll have an On-Line Art Exhibition Featuring some of the artists in here Gallery ; a few will be Andy Thurber, Bill Thompson, Mario Sanchez, & Peter Vey. I'm leaving so many out ; but hopefully we'll have many in the Upcoming Feature on Gallery on Greene
Up Shortly 8 Paintings by Mike Rooney
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Craig Gray Showing off his own sculpture "Carrara Conch" White Marble |
Purchasing a few Items : Michael Shields & Carol Tedesco |
Tom Luna Auctioning "Truman Cottages" by Nancy Henning |
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Unsung Hero 2017 Jon McIntosh ; and his contribution above "Jubilee Bridge" Acrylic |
Rock Solomon |
A Very Lucky Jeff Birn; Owner of GingerBread Square Gallery |
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"Deering Estate Concrete Mixer" by Lothar Speer Oil on Canvas |
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"Below the Surface" by Sandy Sun Clay, UnderGlazes, Grout & Wood
"Unforgettable" by Silda Trevisan Acrylic on Canvas
Our Final Section of Our Multi-Week Feature of the Anne McKee Artists Fund 2017 Auction Up Shortly
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10th Annual Save Our Pines picnic
March 19, 1-5pm at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park
Join us in celebrating a decade of picnicking under the pines, and the Save Our Pines organization's successful campaign to stop the removal of our beautiful shade-providing Australian Pines at Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park. e will also be raising funds to continue the work necessary to maintain the health and safety of our Pines at Fort Zach. Bring a dish to share, beverages, chairs, and blankets. Napkins, utensils, and water will be kindly provided by Blue Heaven and Salute!
We're looking for raffle items! If you'd like to donate something for the raffle or silent auction please email info@saveourpines.com. Helen Harrison, Director Harrison Gallery. 825 White St.Key West, FL 33040
305-294-0609
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CASTING CALL
AUDITIONS for Undying Love the Musical to be held April 2nd 1-3pm and April 3rd 11:30-1:30pm, in the Heinen Design Lab
on the third floor of The Studios of Key West.
Undying Love, a musical by Ben Harrison, will be performed at The Studios of Key West in 2018.
SUMMARY
Undying Love The Musical is the true life and death adventure of Key West's legend, Count Carl von Cosel, and his romantic obsession with Elena Milagro Hoyos. It takes place in 1930's-1940's Key West.
CASTING ROLES
We're looking for 4 females 20-60 years of age and 4 males 40-50 years of age.
All roles require singing. Please prepare one song and send the sheet music to
ashleyjohnson0705@gmail.com
by March 26. We will have a pianist and/or guitar player during auditions to play your song. No monologues, script will be provided.
All auditions are by appointment only. Please contact (305) 294-0609 or
ashleyjohnson0705@gmail.com
to set up your audition time.
Visit
https://tskw.org/undying-love/
for details on the musical.
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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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Shrimp and Grits - Jumbo local shrimp over fontina cheese grits with a roasted corn and bacon butter sauce
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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SPLASH TRASH TOUR 3/16-18 & 3/22-24 9A-4P & 3/25 9A-NOON (All Ages)
TO LEARN ABOUT THESE EVENTS AS well as additional NOAA Eco Disc. Ctr Info ; go a few Features Down in this Issue.
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Current Exhibition ; of course there are many additional Artists hanging...
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IMPROMPTU CONCERTS ANNOUNCES THEIR NEW SEASON
ONLY ONE MORE CONCERT LEFT FOR THE 2017 SEASON
Each concert is held on Sunday afternoons at 4 PM at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Duval Street in Key West.
Iamani Winds gives Impromptu Concert performance
at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on March 26
Tickets for the concert cost $20, and are available at
www.keystix.com
, or at the door on the afternoon of the event. Cash, checks, or credit/debit cards accepted. Students admitted free. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Contributing Editor Carol Tedesco sends regards and the Photos :
Key West Art & Historical Society paid tribute to its members Friday evening with a "Full Moon Party" at the Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters. Party-goers enjoyed food, libations, raffles, a kid's play area, a pop-up art exhibit, live music by 3Sum and for those who ascended the spiral staircase to the top of the 167 year old beacon, a spectacular bird-eye view of Key West.
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Key West Art & Historical Society member Erika Biddle (rt) shares the love with KWAHS Membership Director Kim Livingston at Friday evening's "Full Moon Party" at the Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters.
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Rick Dostal, here with Key West Art & Historical Society Curator Cori Convertito, PhD., scored nicely at the Wine Pull table during Friday evening's KWAHS "Full Moon Party" at the Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters.
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Here is One More event from KWAHS and then please go to their weekly section for more of their great event ; Cricket sends regards and this info :
Shipwrecks, Tree Rings, and Hurricanes Take Center at Next Key West Art & Historical Society Distinguished Speaker Series
On Thursday, March 23 at 6:00pm, Key West Art & Historical Society welcomes Distinguished Speaker Series guest Valerie Trouet to the Helmerich Research & Learning Center at the Custom House Museum for an evening presentation on "Shipwrecks, Tree Rings, and Hurricanes." Trouet, a tree-ring scientist and paleoclimatologist, will relate how she and her team of scientists at the University of Arizona use tree rings to study past climate, forest ecosystems, and their interactions.
Tickets are available at through kwahs.org/education/distinguished_speaker_series; $5 for members, $10 for non-members-advanced ticket purchase is recommended. For more information contact Adele Williams, Director of Education, at 305-295-6616, x115. Your Museums. Your Community. It takes an Island.
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2200 N Roosevelt Blvd.,
305-294-9968
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Have you gotten your tickets for our 10th Annual Spring Social? All the fun is happening Friday March 24th from 6:30-9:30pm at the Key West Golf Course! Guaranteed to be a fabulous time with all proceeds benefiting the FKSPCA New Building Fund! Get your VIP and General Admission tickets online at
keystix.com . General Admission tickets are also available at the shelter located at 5230 College Rd. VIP tickets are the first to sell out so don't wait!
Your VIP ticket will give you a Champagne Reception prior to the main event as well as preferred dinner seating and a sneak peak at the infamous Silent Auction. Everyone will receive a first class dining experience with Culinary Conch Chef Martin Liz and La Te Da's Christopher Rounds, Beer will be provided by the Florida Keys Brewing Company and parking will be provided at Florida Keys Community College with HTA Trolley service to and from the event!
Tom Luna will be our exciting MC & Auctioneer this year with music provided by Captain Josh Ramsteck & Bass man Bill for what is sure to be a fun night
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Our Hamptons NY Arts & Culture Section with Ed & Andrea.
WWW.GUILDHALL.ORG 158 Main St. East Hampton 631-324-0806. Hit
Calendar Link for their very informative Calendar of Events. The Clothes Line Art Sale 8/5 Hit
LINK2 for details. Student Film Contest Screening & Awards Ceremony Sun. 3/26 5pm Hit
LINK3. "How to Prepare for Auditions Tuesdays April 4-May 30 6 to 7:30P; Hit
AUDITIONS Link. "79th. Annual Artist Members Exhibition"; Sat. April 8 to June 3 with Opening Reception April 8 4-6PM. Deadline for Artwork March 26; Click
MEMBERS SHOW Link
Here are a few Photos from the Guild Hall Presentation of The Hamptons International Film Festival WWW.HAMPTONSFILMFEST.ORG Event Screening "To Kill a Mockingbird" with Pre and Post discussions from Andrea Grover, David Nugent, & Alec Baldwin
Here are Four events : "A Sense of Place" Art Exhibition 2/24-4/9. Hit
SENSE LINK
for Complete Info.. .Edwina von Gal "Perfect Earth Project Talk" Discussion on being "PRFECT" Perfect Toxin Free Public Places ; Hit
TOXIN FREE Link March 19 2P, "Confessions of A SubCulturalist" Written by Michael Holman" March 24 7p; Hit
SUBCULTURALIST Link. "Live from SAC Nilson Matta's Brazilian Voyage Trio March 3/25 7pm; Hit
TRIO for Info. Link.
Photos from Dr. Longwell's most recent Curator "Permanent Collection" event; will be in an upcoming issue. Here are Four 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 .
"Guided Tours" Wed. Mar. 3/22 Free with Museum Admission hit TOURS Link. Of Course;
The Parrish has many Current Exhibitions going on ; Hit
EXHIBITION Link.
Below a few more photos I took at the Hamptons International Film Festival's Screening of "To Kill A Mockingbird" Hosted by Guild Hall's Andrea Grover, HIFF's David Nugent, & Alec Baldwin.
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The Board of Directors of
Samuel's House will present the annual "
Women of Integrity and Men of Valor" Honors Dinner on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 6pm at the Marriott Beachside Hotel. This year, twelve incredible men and women will be honored for various philanthropic efforts throughout the Key West community and beyond.
Honorees, Family and Friends of the Keys will gather to enjoy a memorable evening, including dinner, an exciting live & silent auction and cash bar.
The cost is $70 per person, with limited seating.
Tickets can be purchased by contacting Tanya at 305.296.0240 ext. 118 or via email
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We are delighted to announce that KWLS will be offering the (new)
Old Town Literary Walking Tour on a weekly basis! Join guide Sarah Thomas each Friday and Saturday for the tour, a stroll through downtown Key West illuminating stories of writers that have called our island home.
Inspired by David A. Kaufelt's original Literary Walking Tour, the walk will feature the former homes and favorite haunts of famous writers including Tennessee Williams, Shel Silverstein, Elizabeth Bishop, and Robert Frost, as well as highlight tales of our lesser-known local talent. Freya tells us : The tours have already started and will be running on Fridays at 5pm and Saturdays at 10am. People are currently able to sign up for tours through 4/1.
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305-292-3595 700 Fleming St.
Allison Rich , Michael Nelson, & Patricia Blanco send regards and more info about appearances for their "Cafe Con Libros" and Author Talks" Click
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The Key West Library at 700 Fleming St. presents Music in the Palm Garden on Saturday, March 25th at 7:00pm featuring Finnish duo Vellamo. Vellamo combines the rich tradition of Finnish folksong with an appealing "retro" sensibility creating an exotic and magical acoustic experience. This event is free and open to the public but seating is limited. Gates open at 6:30pm.
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st at 10:00am. The documentary features notable writers such as Robert Stone, James Gleick, Meg Cabot and Judy Blume, and a Q&A session with director Carey Winfrey will follow the screening. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the library at 305-292-3595.
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Patricia Blanco, Sr. Librarian Children's Dept. Does many events for Families and along with Michael and Allison does an amazing job in keeping the media informed on the Hundreds of events that the KW Library Puts On Each Year Inc. the Favorite of ALL Literary Fans : "Cafe Con Libros" and "Author Talk" . Patricia sends regards and tells us : At this year's Holi Festival we had a total of 123 attendees. I just wanted to send you some of my favorite photos as a thank you.
Library Book Club
The Key West Library at 700 Fleming St is hosting a book club on Diet, Health, and Wellness books on Saturday, March 25 from 1:00-2:00pm. Bring in a book that you enjoy and that has changed your way of eating in living. This is an opportunity to share experiences and to learn about new books and programs. For more information call the library at 305-292-3595.
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Here are a few recent issues; to look back on as well as
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Cricket sends regards and tells us : Last Chance to see Painter Eric Anfinson at SALT Gallery: Exhibit Ends March 30-
"An Early Fall," 36 x 24, oil on Italian linen panel, is one of the new works presented by painter Eric Anfinson at SALT Gallery throughout the month of March. His "Beautiful Life" exhibit offers the viewer an intimate look at human forms that deftly explore emotional impact through many surprising layers. Fans and newcomers alike will not want to miss this exhibit at the 830 Fleming Street, which feature more than 20 new original works, ranging from 12x9 to 36x24 on Italian linen panel and canvas that showcase Anfinson's distinct figurative style and his personal depth of feeling about the world around him. "Just when you think you know the work of Eric Anfinson, he reveals new, startling, and complex layers in the personalities of his subjects," says SALT Gallery owner Jeffrey Cardenas. "We think not only about these graphic representations but also about the artist-and about ourselves." Paintings in "A Beautiful Life" radiate with a sensual narrative that helps the subject come alive, whether it's on a bench in Central Park, in a remote cottage garden, or in a room overlooking the Mediterranean Sea on a warm night. For more information, call 305-896-2980
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The 2017 Anne McKee Artists Fund Auction Continues
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Going on Now
March 13 has Gabriella Fiabane, Valerie Hardy, Ashley Benton, & Jane Washburn Hit GB Facebook Link
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Splash Trash Tour Comes to the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
March 16 - 25
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary welcomes an innovative and inspiring art show at its Eco-Discovery Center March 16-25, the
Splash Trash Tour
. The show highlights an enormous challenge we all face as we enjoy the beautiful Florida Keys ocean and beaches - trash in our oceans. Splash Trash will engage visitors and provide several opportunities to consider the impacts of trash and the devastating effects on our sea and wildlife, our beaches, our local economies and our human health.
Environmental communicator, Bette Booth, created the Splash Trash Tour to promote dialogue and action about trash in our oceans and what we can do to make a difference. The Tour combines whimsical art made out of beach trash with an interactive, hands-on exhibit fun for all ages, and community presentations.
"The Splash Trash Tour is a wonderful way to reinforce the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center's mission of education and outreach about the need to preserve and protect the fragile marine environments around the world," said
Craig Wanous, manager of the Eco-Discovery Center.
The Tour will also host the Center's monthly children's program, Discovery Saturday, enabling the Center and the Splash Trash Tour to reach the youth of the Keys community with an interactive program about plastic pollution in the ocean.
Kids from kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to participate in Discovery Saturday and work with Splash Trash artist, Bette Booth, to create a new art piece - 'Catch of the Day'.
The Center will also host a presentation by Maria Josefina Olascoaga, an associate professor at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School who studies ocean circulation, harmful algal blooms, and oil spills. Olascoaga will give an informal presentation on her latest research about the connection between ocean currents and ocean garbage patches.
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MCSO ANIMAL FARM OPEN 2ND & 4TH SUNDAY 1-3PM Next March 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.
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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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Our Last Section of Part 6 of 6 from the Jim Salem Exhibition at Gato Up Shortly
"KingFisher" by Aldie Laird
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And now Part 2 of 2 from The Gallery Greene Opening Exhibition of Mike Rooney
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We now Part Continue with Part 2 of 2 from the Annual 2017 Key West Orchid Society Show and Sale at West Martello Tower Gardens
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 6 of the Jim Salem Exhibition at The Gato Building & The Florida Keys Council of the Arts
"Garden Pool" by Jane Gilbert
"Old SugarLoaf Lodge" by Jane Gilbert
"Time Out" by Joyce Morin
"Through the Mangrove" by Joyce Morin
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"Pages of Present History" by Jackie Sanchez
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"The Faces of an Orchid" by DC Young
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Much Appreciation to the Many Students of Jim Salem that have their works hanging at Gato and their Enthusiasm for being Published in our Magazine. Once again Martha Resk sends regards and tells us the Exhibition is up until the end of April.
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ANNAMARIE 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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513 Truman Ave. 305-842-1666
Exhibit@TWKW.ORG 10a-5pm M-Sat
Short Story and Poetry Contest was on March 8. Plein Air Painting Contest took place on 3/4 at The Tropic Cinema. All the works on Display at The Tropic Cinema 4/5-5/14.
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.
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.
Hit TICKET LINK for Direct $20 Purchase. Performance at TSKW 533 Eaton St.
TW Exhibit 513 Truman Ave. 305-842-1666 9a-5pm M-Sat. 9a-5p and Sun. Noon to 5P
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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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Florida Keys Community College encourages prospective and current students to apply for scholarships for the summer term, which begins May 15, and the fall term, which begins August 18. Criteria for scholarships range widely to accommodate and assist a variety of students. Scholarship descriptions and criteria can be viewed on the College's website at
fkcc.academicworks.com.
Applications are submitted online; deadlines vary. There is no limit to the number of scholarships for which a student may apply or be awarded. Additional scholarship opportunities for the fall semester are being added as they are made available.
FKCC is currently accepting applications for the following scholarships:
Board of Trustees Scholarship for Monroe County High School Graduates
Edward B. Knight Rotary Club of Key West Vocational Scholarship
FKCC Foundation Board of Directors Scholarship
Hemingway Look-Alike Society Literary Scholarship
Hemingway Look-Alike Society Nursing Scholarship
Jerry Wilkinson Scholarship
Koenig Scholarship for Business
Lodging Association of the Florida Keys & Key West Hospitality & Ecotourism Scholarship
Lower Keys Women's Club Nursing Scholarship
Pigeon Key Marine Science Scholarship
Russel F. Sullivan Memorial Scholarship
Student Ambassador Scholarship
Sue & Albert Seeker First Generation in College Scholarship
Will P. Roberts, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Wyland Marine Science Scholarship
For more information and guidance, c
ontact the FKCC Foundation at foundation@fkcc.edu or 305-809-3153.
About FKCC's 2017 VIP Series:
In its fourth season, the College's VIP Series invites the community to learn from the visions, ideas, and perspectives of speakers of local, regional, and national prominence. The 2017 season, sponsored by Centennial Bank, includes a total of four evening presentations focusing on timely and relevant topics. All will be held in the Tennessee Williams Theatre on the Key West Campus.
Next in the VIP Series Schedule:
"Restoring America's Everglades"
Ms. Shannon Estenoz,
Director, Everglades Restoration Project and FKCC Distinguished Alumnus
Wednesday, April 12 at 7 p.m.
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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)
Join the Key West Theater at a lavish affair celebrating the stars and style of Old Hollywood. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres generously provided by
Blue Macaw,
live entertainment by
Two of Cups and
DJ Jimmy Cooper, silent auction items galore, raffle prizes, AND a
sneak preview of the much-anticipated new production Oklahoma Smith and the Pantheon of Annihilation: The Musical! Grab your red carpet attire and relive your favorite Old Hollywood moments at the Key West Theater!
All proceeds to benefit the Key West Theater, School for the Performing Arts
and the
Back Room Music Studio.
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
April 23
April 8 |
March 21 Get The Led Out |
March 25 The Dan Band |
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info@keyslaststand.org
Last Stand is concerned about the impact of unmanaged residential growth and unsustainable tourism on hurricane evacuation, our residential quality of life and our environment.
Last month the BOCC asked staff to create a moratorium on the controversial use of lockouts. The moratorium will be presented at their March 15
th
meeting.
We are sharing our understanding of this complicated topic by providing a written description and some diagrams on our web site.
We ask you to go to
www.keyslaststand.org
and review the information then email Mayor Neugent and the County Commissioners, asking that the 'moratorium on lockouts' include clarification of the following principles:
1)
One ROGO equals one dwelling for one family. 2)
Permanent Residential ROGOs should not be used to build hotels. 3)
Enforce working waterfront protections, or even better, eliminate ROGO transfers to marinas that currently support working waterfront.
Thank you for your time and your concern about our environment and quality of life here in the Keys.
For the Board of Last Stand
Mark Songer
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Wed. April 26 A Really Cool event to help MCSO Mounted Unit and A Really Cool Sale Going On Now
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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Avenue Q Just a few More Shows ; Closing 3/25
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Short Attention Span Theatre April 25- May 13
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Current Exhibition
Above : (L) Kiff Slemmons, Paper Necklace (R) Katie Pumphrey, detail of Hold Your Breath #2, Acrylic on Canvas
Our show will feature new work by local, national and international artists, Katie Pumphrey, JoAnne Klein and Kiff Slemmons. Each of their work is completely unique yet all seem to similarly employ, as Slemmons says, "the language of materials, their possibility for metaphor and the idea of array." Katie Pumphrey is a recent resident artist at The Studios of Key West. Her paintings feel like being underwater, which is fitting since she is a long distance, open water swimmer and just completed a swim around the island of Key West. This aspect of her life influences her work. Her recent pieces explore movement, competitive roles, and instincts through large-scale paintings and drawings on paper and canvas. Although best known nationally and internationally for her metal work, Kiff Slemmons has also been recognized for working in Oaxaca with Mexican artists, designing and fashioning jewelry out of handmade and dyed paper. It is assumed that paper is fragile, but Slemmon's work demonstrates its strength. We'll be showing her paper jewelry collection from Oaxaca Museum.
JoAnne Klein is a Key West artist who has spent many years studying and expanding her work with aluminum on graphite. We will be showing three phases of this process.
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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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The Key West Art Center, proudly presents two shows in one very special exhibit that opened a few days ago.
. Local watercolor artist, Karen Beauprie, shows her latest paintings, while in our second floor gallery, Beauprie's students will display their work from this past season of classes.
Beauprie has been teaching watercolor for ten years in Key West. She began teaching small groups on her porch, but when the class size grew, she moved her students to the White St. Deli and Cafe. From that location, Beauprie has moved around the island with her inspiring brand of teaching watercolor techniques, as well as a variety of styles and methods of simply thinking about art and painting. The Key West Art Center course, "Finding Your Voice In Watercolor", is designed for her more advanced students. The exhibit they have designed will use the old "clothesline" technique of displaying paintings that was done by the artists of the art center many years ago.
Both exhibits will run from March 18-29 at the Key West Art Center, 301 Front St., 305-294-1241
There will be a large Group Painting on the 2nd Floor done by Karen's Students
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(R) "Koi" by Karen Beauprie
(L) Key West Art Center by "Sue Ellen Crowley"
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866-876-8464
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Photos of the week from Associate 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.
Aqua Idol Judges included Tony Konrath, Lynda Frechette and JT Thompson. The event benefits the Waterfront Playhouse.
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Gena Parsons and Denny Howley
Gena Parsons and Denny Howley volunteered their time Sunday morning to help with the Key West Sunrise Rotary's fundraising Golf
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New City Hall has Telescoping Desks.
Deputy City Clerk Angela Budde was the Tour Guide of the new City Hall for members of the Key West Attractions Association. She is demonstrating one of the new telescoping desks.
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Lisa Elliott and Pilar Rum came out to support the Key West Sunrise Rotary Golf Tournament. The events raises money for scholarships.
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Our Final few Paintings from the 2017 Anne McKee Artists Fund Auction
"Cloudscape #3 Sky Over Key West" by R.M. Walter Gouache WaterColor on Watercolor Paper
"Vinales Valley : Cuba" by William Welch Oil on Canvas Board
"Night at Reach Resort" by Marsha Williams LexJet Lustre Paper with DiBond Backing 1/4" Acrylic Face
"Pretty in Pink" Gabrielle Wilson Acrylic on Canvas
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"Return" by Jessica Webster Acrylic on Canvas Panel
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"Here's Looking at You" by Dawn Wilkins Arches & Rives PrintMaking Paper, Acrylic Paint, Colored Pencil
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Stephanie Hellstrom & Jill
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Roberta DePiero
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Michelle Byrne & Jon McIntosh
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WWW.DATEANDTHYME.COM
8
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... Of course ; go to the LINKS above to see some many additional Photo Galleries now. The March 27 Issue will have a few more Photo Galleries that Johnny White is always so nice to share with The Blast Readers
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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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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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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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LINK32
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
LINK28
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
GO TO LINK 36 ABOUT WILD DOLPHINS
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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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Twitter
and other
social media channels
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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.
For more information call:
Patricia Blanco Sr. Children's Libraries.
Blanco-Patricia@monroecounty-fl.gov ,
#305-292-3595
Zumba classes for Adults and Children have been going on for a few weeks . Classes are held twice a week Wed & Sat from 5:30-6:30 and then Zumba for Kids held Saturdays at 1:00. Space is limited so call ahead to reserve your spot!.
Both of the programs are free to the public ( with Library Card) and provided by the Youth Department.
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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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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
General Membership Meeting March 22 Noon Marriott Beachside
12th. Annual Annual KW Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament April 24
March 29 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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KEY WEST PRIDE June 7-11, KEY WEST TROPICAL HEAT Aug. 16 -20, & KEY WEST WOMENFEST Sept 6 - 10
Next Luncheon Noon April 5 Marriott Beachside
Next Business Mixer April 12 JSA Productions at Casa Antiqua
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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305-296-5196 1434 Kennedy Dr.
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
The Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition (FKHSC) will hold their Annual Luncheon to honor their volunteers, celebrate last year's accomplishments and share their plans for the future.
This year's honorees are Paula Muehlhauser, Volunteer of the Year; Alison Morales Kerr, Community Partner of the Year; and The Sunshine Grill, Business Partner of the Year.
The luncheon will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 12:00 noon, at Beachside Marriott, 3841 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West. Tickets for the luncheon are $32 and may be reserved by calling 305-293-8424, or purchased online. Reserved tickets may be paid for with cash or check the day of the luncheon.
Prior to the luncheon, the quarterly Coalition and Board meeting will be held from 10 am - 12 pm, at the same location. Anyone with an interest in maternal and child health is welcome to attend.
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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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The Key West Police Department is stepping up rush hour traffic enforcement at the Triangle - the intersection of North and South Roosevelt and US 1 - and at the intersection of Flagler Avenue and South Roosevelt Blvd in response to numerous complaints. Officers are watching for a number of common infractions including illegal left turns from the outside lanes on North Roosevelt Blvd and on Flagler Avenue. These unsafe moves, including abruptly cutting off another vehicle, can be considered a careless driving violation, and a motorist can face fines of over $160.
Traffic is always heaving during rush hour; it's better to wait an extra light cycle than to risk a crash or a ticket. We urge drivers to slow down and be patient.
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The City of Key West is seeking residents to serve on two volunteer boards. The position are appointed by the City Commission.
The Civil Service Board serves as an appeal and resolution authority for the resolution of grievances brought by City associates. It also conducts testing for competitive promotional positions for police and fire. The board meets quarterly and currently has two openings.
The Contractor's Examining Board oversees complaints, licensing and examinations of professionals in the contracting field. The Commission is seeking two consumer representatives and one roofer.
Anyone interested in serving on one of these important boards is urged to contact Lissette Carey at 305-809-3844 or lcarey@cityofkeywest-fl.gov
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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
One of the Many Features : Outdoor Fest Spotlights Florida Keys for National Wildlife Refuges
The Sheriff's dive team, marine deputies and Florida Fish and Wildlife Officers spent time in Cow Key Channel between Key West and Stock Island cleaning up underwater trash yesterday. A few residents of the area joined in to help as well.
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Officers responding to a call Monday found an elderly man in a wheel chair, confused and unable to care for himself. In subsequent days, they made sure he was cared for and spent a day cleaning his house and making sure it was habitable for him when he returns home. Lots More Great Details for all the help MCSO did ; but due to space constraints had to edit.
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Sunday 10a-2p April 2 Ocean Awareness ;
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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
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Monday, March 20th -
Chef David Fuhrman - Chef's Tasting Menu.
$95.00 - 5:30pm. Seven-Spiced Futomaki Roll of Orange Dusted Tuna, Beef Tenderloin Robe, and Tempura Avocado Chips,
Hogfish, Toasted Quinoa and Corn Salad, Pancetta Chips, and Stone Crab Vinaigrette,Maine Lobster, Heirloom Tomato, Parmesan Risotto, and Bacon Yuzu Vinaigrette,Seared Scallops, Spring Pea Agnolotti, Basil, Corn, and Truffle Brown Butter Vinaigrette,
Sopapillias, Meyer Lemon Curd, Rose Sorbet, and Candied Blueberries.
Friday, March 24th -
Chef Vinny Nandyapgol - Chef's Tasting Menu
Indian Dinner - $80.00 - 5:30pm.
Anda Bhurji - Scrambled Eggs Indian Style,
Egg Curry - Shallow Fried Eggs in Mild Red Curry, Gajar Halwa - Indian Dessert Pudding with Grafted Carrots. Khoya Nuts and Cardamom
Saturday, March 25th -
Regional Wine and Food Tasting - Wine Education Event. $
15.00 - 2:00 to 3:30 pm.
Join us for our "Spring World Tour Wine and Food Tasting" Featuring Delicious Wines with Paired Bites by Chef Martha!..
Please Call For Seats.
Saturday, March 25th-
Chef Martha Hubbard - Chef's Tasting Menu.
Game of Thrones: A Dinner of Ice & Fire - $100.00 - SECOND NIGHT.
Paired Wine Options: Knight's Full Pour $40.00, Squire's Tasting Portion $25.00.
Join us for a delicious homage to the food and drink of "Game of Thrones." Costumes are encouraged!!
Beet Soup with Long Pepper Biscuit (a Stark Family Favorite)
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Vale Vineyards Eyrie White (Left Coast Cellars White Pinot Noir 2015),
"What is Dead May Never Die" Drowned Quail on a Spinach Salad & Honey Fingers
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Arbor Gold (Tom Gore Chardonnay 2014),
Juniper-Marinated Boar Chops with Forest Mushrooms, Buttered Leeks & Turnips (In Honor of King Robert Baratheon),
Dornish Red (Hahn Boneshaker Zinfandel 2014),
House Martell's Spiced Cake with Ginger Pouring Cream,
Baratheon Stormland Mead (Dansk Mjod Viking Blod Mead)
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 :
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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Key West Art & Historical Society's film series continues with Buster Keaton's 1926 masterpiece silent film, "The General"
Is there a more perfect showcase for a film about a man and his beloved locomotive than the destination city of Henry Flagler's railroad and the Key West museum that houses an exhibit in his name? On Thursday, March 30, Key West Art & Historical Society's film series continues with Buster Keaton's 1926 masterpiece silent film, "The General," set to show at 6:00 p.m. in the Helmerich Research & Learning Center at the Custom House Museum.
The story of Confederate railway engineer Johnny Gray (Keaton), racing to save his two loves - his hijacked locomotive "The General" with his amour Annabelle Lee, (Marion Mack), aboard, from Union spies during the Civil War - many fans and critics consider the film to be Keaton's greatest. With a $400,000 budget, one of the largest of its time, Keaton took his production company and 18 freight cars of set and prop equipment to the town of Cottage Grove, Oregon, where they built a reproduction of a Civil War era town and employed 500 Oregon National Guardsmen to play Union and Confederate Army soldiers.
"You are taken on a exhilarating rail adventure that transcends the tracks into the heartstrings of Annabelle Lee," said KWAHS board member and cineaste Michael Shields, who programs The Society's film series. "Along with Chaplin and Harold Lloyd, Keaton was a colossus of cinema. And fearless; he performed all of his own physical stunts in this ingenious, ambitious, and perfectly crafted film and purchased a train to destroy in a plunge from a burning bridge - a scene that had to be accomplished in just one take!"
Described by "Slate" writer Gary Giddons as an "uncannily beautiful film," in 1989 "The General," was one of the first films to be voted onto the National Film Registry, marking its official recognition as a national treasure.
Made possible in part by the generosity of the Helmerich Trust, tickets for the event can be purchased online at kwahs.org/education/filmseries: $5 for members, $10 for non-members. For more information about this and other programs, please contact Adele Williams, Director of Education, at 305-295-6616, ext. 115. Your Museums. Your Community. It takes an Island.
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Key West Art & Historical Society Executive Director Michael Gieda (second from left) and a chrome-sculpture humanoid Stanley Papio representative accept a Historic Tours of America 'Big Check' donation of $2500 last week from (clockwise from left) Chris Belland, CEO Historic Tours of America; Ed Swift, President, Historic Tours of America and Clinton Curry, Director, Key West Attractions. The funds are earmarked to sponsor five artists eager to put their engineering genius to play in the creation of kinetic sculpture floats for the upcoming Second Annual Papio Kinetic Sculpture Parade, set for May 6
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Papio's Pals Kick in K's for Artist and School Efforts in Upcoming Kinetic Extravaganza
Historic Tours of America has wheeled its train into the "Papio's Pals" station with a $2500 donation to Key West Art & Historical Society. The funds are earmarked to sponsor five artists eager to put their engineering genius to play in the creation of kinetic sculpture floats for the upcoming second annual Papio Kinetic Sculpture Bike Parade, set for May 6.
Inspired by and named for the late Keys artist Stanley Papio, a humorous rebel metal-artist who explored the value of recycled materials long before it was hip to be rusty, the parade is the centerpiece of a full weekend of kinetic revelry running May 5-7.
To date, The Society-stewards to Papio's collection of more than 100 sculptures on display at Fort East Martello Museum- is offering over $7,000 in support to artists and schools participating in this year's parade. The school scholarships and artists sponsorships will help propel select registrants forward as they proudly propel their kinetic sculpture floats down Duval Street Saturday, May 6 at noon with other registered kinetic sculpture float and art bike entrants.
Participating artists and schools can apply for a limited number of sponsorships and scholarships to help move their vision forward by visiting
papiokineticparade.com
for proposal submission information and guidelines. Selection will be made on concepts of kinetics, creativity, and recycling, with wit, wheels, welding, and wire weighing in. A float that is human powered the only necessary requirement.
Businesses interested in becoming a Papio Pal by sponsoring individual artists, artist teams and/or school groups, can contact Michael Geida at 305-295-6616 x 103 for more information.
The Papio Kinetic Sculpture Parade is sponsored in part by the Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council of the Arts and Culture, and the State of Florida. Additional support provided by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council, Historic Tours of America, Margaritaville Key West Resort & Marina and Southernmost Beach Café. Your Museums. Your Community. It takes an Island.
GO TO THEIR WEBSITE FOR THE MANY ADDITION EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH AND APRIL and the March 20 Keys Blast Issue will Feature Additional Events from KWAHS.
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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 Fri., Saturday & Sunday March 31, & on April 1 & 2 . Go to:
www.Mixdeity.com or call 305-290-2796 for more information. Dress Style: Circa. 1940's Glamour & Gangster.
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
Due to the many events Rock is doing please go to his website to insure that you have ALL the events and the Correct Dates, Times and Venues.
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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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Plus Hit
EVENT LINK for one of their latest E-Newsletter with many events
www.booksandbookskw.com ,
Books & Books @ The Studios, Mia Clement.
533 Eaton St ,
Key West, FL 33040,
305.320.0208
Kay Redfield Jamison -
Robert Lowell: Setting the River on Fire, A Study of Genius, Mania and Character
Reading
Monday, March 27th at 6pm at Books & Books @ The Studios
Artilles Music Ensemble Fri 3/31 8PM Hit LINK1 for detailed Info
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Catie Curtis In Concert : Blue Heaven Song Writer Series 4/5 7pm Hit LINK2 for Detailed Info. |
ReMARCable Dance Project 2.0 Sat 4/8 4p . Hit LINK3 for Detailed Info |
Directly Above "Green Card Wedding" Play + Music by Irish American Trio Jody Christopher & Ryan McCurray. 3/23, 24 & 25. Tiks $30-$55.
Here are Just Three of the MANY Events / Classes / Lectures / Concerts & Special Events & Programs at TSKW
TOGETHER AGAIN
Cindy Wynn and Susan Sugar
Sanger Gallery
Angular steel and open horizons complement each other in surprising ways in this pairing of well-regarded Key West artists. Wynn utilizes welding, torch-cutting and grinding to create her signature works. For her, the quest to acquire scrap metal and the process of learning new machine techniques are driving forces to create. Sugar captures Key West's tumultuous summer skies, painting on site in watercolor at dawn and dusk. Later she transforms her collection of delicate watercolors into large oils in her studio.
Sponsored by Truman & Company
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CONCHTOWN Pam Hobbs and Maggie Ruley
XOJ Gallery.
Experience two views of the wonderful, wacky Key West by two artists who could both be named the quintessential Key West artist. One artist, Pam Hobbs, has her characteristic bold colors, black outlines, and woozy perspective. Taken together with Maggie Ruley, who also embodies this view through soft seascapes that never feel canned and make you feel like a green flash could appear any moment, these good friends capture just about everything we love about this place.
Sponsored by At Home in Key West
Exhibitions on view thru Mar 30
Regular Gallery Hours: Tue-Sat, 10am-4pm
More Events : LINK3
March & April Classes LINK4 |
BLUES IN BLACK AND WHITE
John Martini
Zabar Project Gallery
Ink on paper monoprints created in France in the last three weeks of November 2016.
John Martini lives and works in Key West, Florida and Veuxhaulles-Sur-Aube, France. His sculptures are shown internationally in galleries and museums including Lucky Street Gallery in Key West, Sandler Hudson Gallery in Atlanta, GA, the Shidoni Annual in New Mexico, Galerie Antoine Laurentin in Paris, France and Galleria Santamarta in Milan, Italy. His works are extensively represented in private and public collections including the large installation, "Head2Head," at the Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, New Jersey.
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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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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.
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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. 3/15 Dom Carelli , 3/16 Thur. Megan Constantine, 3/17 Fri. Michael Robinson and Eric Haley, Sat. 3/18 James King III,
JAZZ In The Gardens 5-7:30pm every Sunday
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Sunday 3/19 Peter Diamond & Friends
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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
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
On March 19, 1:00 pm at W. Martello Gardens, KWOS president Jay Pfahl will give a presentation by Stig Dalstrom, Wild Man of Orchids. The topic is Orchids of Peru including Machu Pichu , a fascinating historic site in itself. All are welcome to bring their blooming orchids for Show & Tell for display. See keywestorchidsociety.org or Marie 305 509 7744.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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Good People April 12-29
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Forever Plaid May 10-27
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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:
RECENTLY ANNOUNCED:
UPCOMING CONCERTS:
03.20 John Hiatt
03.21 Get the Led Out
03.26 Jefferson Starship
04.10 Lee Ann Womack
04.23 Coffee Butler: Hukilau Nights
04.30 America
05.06 Christopher Cross
05.18 The Wailers
06.08 Dave Mason
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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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