January 13 - January 19, 2012 Vol. 7 No. 3

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January 13 - January 19, 2012 Vol. 7 No. 3
January 13 - January 19, 2012 Vol. 7 No. 3
Former Florida Governor and Senator
Bob Graham
Visits Key West’s
Little White House and
San Carlos Institute
Photos by Tom Oosterhoudt
Now 75, Bob Graham
was born in Coral
Gables and graduated
from the University
of Florida. A life long
Democrat, he served
38 consecutive years in
public office and never
lost an election. He
was the 38th Governor
of Florida, serving two
terms, from 1979 to
1987. Graham also
served three terms as
United State Senator
from 1987 to 2005. His
current priority is “The
Bob Graham Center
for Public Service” at
his alma mater, the
University of Florida.
Gov. Graham has
four daughters and 11
grandchildren.
It was 25 years ago when he was
governor, that Bob Graham,
approved the renovation of the San
Carlos in Key West by the group
of Cuban-Americans led by Rafael
Peñalver, who still serves as President
of the San Carlos Institute. This past
weekend, Penalve` was proud to give
the former governor his first tour of
the historic Cuban landmark since
the renovation was completed.
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The Schooner Wharf Bar Staff at Christmas
Photo by Sotuhernmost Images
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OIRF House & Garden Tour
Photos by Pat D’Avanza Cummings)
kitchen”, assure its continuing as a
fine and comfortable family home for
many more decades.
just last year.
205 Whitehead Street
Through special arrangements,
OIRF ticket holders will enjoy a
rare evening tour of the legendary
“Audubon House” and its lush
tropical garden. Harbor master
John H. Geiger constructed
this home for his large family c.
1846, and it was inhabited by his
descendants for over a hundred
years. The museum is resplendent
with period antiques and bird
illustrations created by John James
Audubon. An eponymous Geiger
tree and an extensive orchid
collection grace the grounds.
OIRF’s second tour of this winter
season takes a path through 1912.
During the evening tour, let twilight
casts an illusion of Key West when
the Railroad first arrived.
711 Elizabeth Street
711 Ashe Street
When the railroad came to town,
a cigar maker called this modest
Greek-revival cottage near the top of
Solaris Hill home. The intervening
years were not kind, and the house
was quite dilapidated when new
owners took possession in 2009.
Enter its front door now and fastforward a hundred years into a
modern minimalist masterpiece of
interior design; a living space akin
to a sophisticated New York City loft
apartment.
A pavilion-like cottage, done in a
Caribbean colonial style, is actually
a 1993 addition to this early 20th C.
neighborhood. Back then, several
shotgun houses for local cigar factory
workers stood in the vicinity; before
a fire in 1923 demolished most.
View the freshly-completed
21st century renovation of this
extraordinary Key West residence
– open and airy luxury living on a
small scale.
The tour is scheduled for Friday and
Saturday, January 20 and 21, from
5 to 8 pm. Tickets are $25 and are
available in advance. For credit card
purchase, buy tickets online at www.
oirf.org <http://www.oirf.org/> or
call 305-294-9501. Tickets are also
available for purchase by check or
cash at: Capital Bank, (Old Town
& North Roosevelt Branches in Key
West; MM30.4, Big Pine; 2348
Overseas Highway, Marathon);
Audio Video in Paradise (1124
Key Plaza); Royal Furniture (3326
N. Roosevelt Blvd) and the Oldest
House, 322 Duval. During tour
hours, tickets will be sold at the
featured houses – cash or check,
please.
Houses may be viewed in any order
and participants who feel pressed
for time can spread their visits over
two nights. As a bonus, a limited
number of advanced tickets include
touring the 4 private homes via
Conch Train at no extra charge.
Each Train group will be lead by a
knowledgeable local guide. Please
reserve a train seat by calling 305294-9501. Choose a starting time of
4:45, 5:15, 5:45 or 6:15pm and plan
on arriving at the Oldest House,
322 Duval Street, 20 minutes before
departure time.
506 & 504 Catherine Street
643 William Street
This elegant “Eyebrow Conch”
was crafted by a ship’s carpenter,
Edward Roberts, c.1885 and his
widow, Leonora, still lived there in
1912. All the charming carpenter
Gothic embellishments were retained
during a major 1990’s renovation.
Subsequent interior up-dates,
including an inviting “country
Over the years, a shotgun house
built here in the 1880’s had been
altered so many times, what was
there a hundred years ago is only a
guess. Stucco walls and Cuban tile
floors date from c. 1960. Its latest
incarnation, as a charming pastel
bungalow with a pool and separate
guest quarters in prime in-town
location, is the result of an extensive
renovation and expansion completed
PLUS: Flagler Centennial Parade
Party – January 22nd, noon.
View the Parade from the porch
of the Oldest House! Period dress
encouraged; wine and cheese party
included. Tickets: $20 on-line at
www.oirf.org or call 305-294-9501.
Watch for details of two more tours:
Friday and Saturday, February 17th
& 18th and March 16th & 17th,
from 10am ‘til 4pm.
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Old Island
Restoration
Foundation
presents the
! Key West "
House & Garden
Tour
January 20-21
5-8 pm
TICKETS $25
Call
305.294.9501
or BUY ONLINE at
OIRF.org
Proceeds benefit the preservation
of the cultural and architectural
heritage of Key West, Florida.
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For ten years, the Florida Keys have
had the services of the most effective
congressional representative to ever
represent the Keys. Congresswoman
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, better known to
her many friends in the Keys as “Ily”,
has done more to address Keys’ issues
than any congressperson before her.
She has spent more time here than any
other Congressman. Ily has also been
the most accessible for any Federal
problem or issue that concern Keys
residents.
Yes, she has become one of my
closest friends over the years, and she
has made me extremely proud as she
became a champion of gay rights. The
fact is she had nothing to gain in her
leadership for equality for everyone.
She did it because it was “the right
thing to do”.
And as far as helping out the
Florida Keys, Ily has only done it
because she fell in love with the
Florida Keys when we became a part
of her district at the last redistricting
process ten years ago. Each of
Florida’s 27 congressional districts will
be redrawn to hold 696, 345 residents.
The 2010 census put Monroe County
at close to 73,000 residents. These
figures clearly show that the Keys are
only 10 % of Ily’s total electorate. The
bottom line is that our vote has always
been inconsequential in Congressional
elections.
But none the less, our
Congresswoman has fought hard
for every issue that has affected the
Keys over the last ten years. From
issues involving the National Marine
Sanctuary, clean shore water issues,
waste water issues, environmental
issues, offshore drilling, insurance
issues, etc. our congresswoman has
been there for us and has even brought
home huge Federal money for the
Keys. Ily has always been a champion
of the Keys commercial fishermen and
shrimpers.
Furthermore, she has done so much
for the Keys, she has won the hearts of
many die hard Democrats (I was one!)
with her years of selfless and dedicated
service. Speaking from my experience
alone, her staff has helped me assist
countless Keys residents with Visa
issues, green card issues, and social
security issues. They have even helped
me set up folks who visit D.C. with
White House tours. And her office
door in D.C. is always open to Keys
residents.
As I write this there are four
different plans in the State House
that would take the Keys away from
the Congresswoman, even though
she has made it clear that she would
like to keep the Keys in her district.
Unfortunately many of the plans are
mere ploys for some state politicians
to boost their voting inside their
projected future districts.
The State Senate’s redistricting plan
is the only one that makes sense and
follows a logical district line for Ily that
would keep her as the representative
for all the coastal communities from
Miami Beach to Key West, a clean
district delineation that would make
sense for keeping her on top of all the
coastal and water issues that she has
represented so well over the last ten
years. The fact is the fishing industry
sorely needs her knowledgeable
representation.
Imagine if they throw the Keys
to a district that includes Hialeah
and the western farm country of
south Florida? The Keys would be so
forgotten, we would have little if any
congressional representation. Just like
our state senate seat, the Keys will be
a lost cause. When is the last time we
saw our state senator down here, or
anyone from their office? That would
be our future without Ily.
There is no clear answer on how to
let Tallahassee know how we feel, that
we want to keep our congresswoman.
But it might not hurt to call Rep. Will
Weatherford, the chairman of the
redistricting committee at (850)4883928 and let him know how you
feel. Or you can email him and the
committee at mydistrictbuilder@
myfloridahouse.gov
If we make enough noise, the
redistricting committee just might do
the right thing, and let common sense
prevail. Let’s keep Ily!
TOM OOSTERHOUDT
For more info:
305-292-5500
E-mail: [email protected]
editor&publisher
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Special Olympics Benefits
During BottleCap Happy Hour
The Monroe County Special
Olympics will benefit at happy hour
this Friday, January 13th from 5
to 8 PM at The BottleCap Groove
Lounge. From a backyard summer
camp for people with intellectual
disabilities to a global movement,
The Special Olympics has been
changing lives and attitudes for more
than 43 years. The mission of Special
Olympics is to provide year-round
sports training and for people with
intellectual disabilities who wish to
participate, giving them continuing
opportunities to develop physical
fitness, demonstrate courage,
experience joy and participate
in the sharing of gifts, skills, and
friendship with their families, other
Special Olympics athletes, and the
community. Activities that The
Monroe County Special Olympics
participate in include bocce,
bicycling, swimming, bowling and
paddle boarding.
During happy hour, bartender’s
gratuities will benefit Special
Olympics. There will be a silent
auction, great food and raffles
with prizes. The BottleCap Groove
Lounge is located at 1128 Simonton
Street. For more information
about Monroe County Special
Olympics visit their facebook
page at www.facebook.com/
specialolympicsmonroe
First State Bank Helps
Welcome Wounded Warriors
Join First State Bank of the
Florida Keys and the Military
Affairs Committee in supporting
the Wounded Warrior Project by
welcoming our veterans, arriving via
bicycle from Miami, and joining the
“Red, White & Blue Key West Ride”
on January 14th.
“As a veteran I understand the
price all service members pay to
secure our freedom, but those
wounded in combat deserve our
most sincere heartfelt appreciation
and admiration,” said Don Lanman,
First State Bank SVP/Marketing
Director.
Wounded and recovering soldiers
from the Iraq and Afghanistan
wars are traveling to Key West from
Miami arriving at the Truman
Annex Waterfront for a Welcome
Ceremony at Noon.
The Ceremony will be followed
with a special “Red, White & Blue
Key West Ride” visiting various
Historic Military Sites around town
and ending at Mallory Square. The
ceremony and “Ride” are open to the
public.
*
Military Affairs Committee President Ron Demes, Military Affairs Committee
and 2012 Soldier Ride Chair Jerry Hughes and First State Bank of the Florida
Keys SVP/Marketing Director and Military Affairs Committee Member Don
Lanman.
One lucky winner will be chosen at our
Grand Opening on February 25th. Any
auto loan financed with Keys Federal
Credit Union, new, used or refinanced
from another institution from January 3rd
through February 15th, is eligible to win.
Apply Now!
Call 305-293-6000
Toll Free: 800-805-7535
Online www.KeysFCU.org
Or stop in any branch to apply
*Subject to credit approval. Offer valid on auto loans only and expires February 15, 2012.
Refinance of existing KFCU loans not eligible.
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Former Florida Governor and Senator Bob Graham
Visits Key West’s Little White House
Photos by Tom Oosterhoudt
Left:
Bob Wolz,
executive
director of
the Harry
Truman Little
White House
welcomed
former Florida
Governor and
Senator Bob
Graham
for his first
official visit
last weekend.
HTA’s Chris Belland, his wife Piper Smith, and son Wesley Belland, were on
hand to greet former Gov. Bob Graham
Left:
Monroe
County
Commissioner
Heather
Carruthers
came out to
say hello to
former Gov.
Bob Graham.
HTA co-founder Moe Mosher and his wife, Marina, were happy to meet
former Gov. Bob Graham.
Left:
Bobby Nesbitt
was excited to
meet up again
with Gov. Bob
Graham and his
wife Adele. He
met them three
years ago when
he was in the
South Pacific
on board the
Regent Mariner
performing a
“Bobby in the
Lobby” show
with Bruce
Moore. Gov.
Graham was the
guest lecturer
on the ship.
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Ed Walters and Jane Vetter enjoyed talking to former Gov. Bob Graham.
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HYATT RESORT’S SHOR AMERICAN
SEAFOOD GRILL PRESENTS
THIRD MONTHLY
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING
On the heels of its successful inaugural event, Executive
Chef Dan Elinan of the Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa announces the third of his monthly food and wine pairings to
take place on Thursday, January 19th, from 6 – 8 pm.
Chef Dan blends his worldly experience with the flavors
that are unique to Key West to create an extraordinary experience for SHOR patrons. Guests are delighted to discover
the successful combination of organic products with the
perfect wine as they dine in the beautiful SHOR restaurant.
For reservations, please contact the staff at SHOR American Seafood Grill at 305-809-4000. Seating is limited and
reservations will only be accepted until Wednesday, January 18th. The cost is $35.00 per adult, plus tax and gratuity.
Free parking is available as space permits.
305 809 4000
305 809.HYATT
4000.COM
• KEYWEST.HYATT.COM
KEYWEST
Christine Cordone Art Show
at 830 Caroline
Art@830 Gallery, 830 Caroline
Street will be host to artist Christine
Cordone on February 2, 2012 during
the Caroline Street Art Walk from
6 - 9 p.m. This is Christine’s second
show and is excited to share her new
works. The show is titled “Saturday
Mornings” which is exactly when all
paintings were created. Christine by
herself, or frequently with friends,
can be seen
gracing the
streets of
Key West
painting
plein air
which is
a French
expression
which
means
“in the
open air”.
Christine
has
included
some
eateries in
this year’s
collection
including
Michaels, Café Sole, The Creperie and
Salute. Along with some water scenes,
there is even a picture of Jimmy
Buffett’s recording studio. Christine‘s
watercolors dazzle the eye with a
play of light and bold strokes of true
colors. She has been best known
on the music scene as a singersongwriter, guitarist and entertainer.
Her motto is “sing your pictures and
paint your songs”.
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Artist Stephen Muldoon At
Wyland Gallery
Ily With Her Service
Academy Nominees From
The Keys
Certified by
American Board
Orthopaedic Surgery
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AND
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
hosted her annual “Academy Night”
where prospective nominees and
their parents are invited to learn
about the Congressional nomination
process, receive their academy
nomination packets, and meet with
Service Academy Liaisons to discuss
the admissions process. Students
and parents met Academy Liaisons,
Cadets and Midshipmen from the
US Army at West Point, US Air
Force at Colorado Springs, US Navy
SAT/SUN
CAN BE YOUR FAMILY
KEY WEST
2 - 6.
DOCTOR
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at Annapolis, the US Merchant
Marine Academy at Kings Point,
New York, and Coast Guard
officials. The following students
in the picture reside in the Florida
Keys and attended the Academy
Night. John Perroti, Coral
Shores High School; Nickalaus
Patrocky, Key West High School;
Edgar Dowling, Riverside Military
Academy: and Joanna McCoy, lives
in Tavernier, but attends Gulliver
Preparatory School.
Remembering Katherine Raney
Dec. 20, 1928 - Dec.29, 2011
Left:
Catherine Raney - photo
by Tom Oosterhoudt
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Above:
Katherine with her close
friend, Vera Schiff.
Mike Thomas
Mike Thomas
& Carmen Rodriguez
WED & FRI
TUE & THURS
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Left:
Kenny Weschler and
Katherine Raney.
Right:
Michel Pelke,
Katherine Raney,
and Marjorie PaulShook.
Katherine Raney and Vera Schiff.
Bobby Nesbitt, Katherine Raney, and
Randy Roberts.
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Mike Emerson
Bobby Nesbitt
SUN Rob DiStaci
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enter
tain
ment
BOTTLECAP LOUNGE
FRIDAY NIGHT - LATIN NIGHT
WITH DJ JC - 10 PM
PETE’S DUELING PIANO BAR
KEY WEST
Opening daily 3 pm
Happy Hour 3 - 8
ALL Beers and Wells $3!
Dueling Piano Show starts
at 8 pm nightly. Come make a
request and sing along with the
best entertainment in Key West!
SCHOONER WHARF
1/12 MICHAEL MCCLOUD noon-5
SAM RAMOS & ROBERT DOUGLAS
7 p.m.—11 p.m.
1/13 MICHAEL McCLOUD & FRIENDS
Noon—5:00 p.m.
GEORGE VICTORY & THE OBSERVANT
LION BAND 7:00 p.m.—midnight
1/14 MICHAEL MCCLOUD AND
FRIENDS, Noon-5
GEORGE VICTORY & THE OBSERVANT
LION BAND 7:00 p.m.—midnight
1/15 MICHAEL MCCLOUD AND
FRIENDS, Noon-5
LATIN CALYPSO PARTY (Marty Stonely &
George Victory) 6:30—11:00 p.m.
1/16 RAVEN COOPER & BUBBA
“LOWNOTES” Noon —5:00 p.m.
KEY WEST RACE WEEK KNOT & SHOT
CONTEST Nightly at 8 p.m
THE REAL MALLOYS 7:00—11:00 p.m.
1/17 MICHAEL MCCLOUD noon-5
RAVEN COOPER & MICHAEL GILLIS
7 p.m.—11 p.m.
1/18 MICHAEL MCCLOUD, noon-5
GARY HEMPSEY & WILL HOPPEY
7:00 p.m.—midnight
AQUA
Wednesdays:
Bobby Nesbit, 5:30-7:30
Friday:
Dave Bootle, 4:30 -7:30
Every Night:
Aquanettes perform ‘Reality is a
Drag’, 9pm
Friday and Saturday
Aquanettes, 9 & 11pm
Joyce Stahl Recognized For
Nutcracker Float
Photo by Alyson Crean
The Descendants (R)
Fri: (1:30), 3:45, 8:30
Sat: (1:45), 4:00, 6:15, 8:30
Sun: (1:45), 6:15, 8:30
Mon - Thu: (1:45), 4:00, 6:15, 8:30
Carnage (R)
Fri - Thu: (2:15), 4:30, 6:45, 8:45
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (R)
Fri - Thu: (1:30), 4:00, 6:30, 9:00
Le Havre (NR)
Fri: (4:15), 6:30, 8:45
Sat & Sun: (4:15), 8:45
Mon: (4:15), 9:00
Tue - Thu: (4:15), 8:45
The Man Nobody Knew:
In Search of My Father CIA
Spymaster William Colby (NR)
Fri: (2:00 PM)
Sat & Sun: (2:00), 6:30
Mon: (2:00 PM)
Tue - Thu: (2:00), 6:30
In the attached
photo, Key West
City Manager
Jim Scholl
presents Joyce
Stahl a plaque
for winning
the best youth
group entry
in the 2011
Holiday Parade.
Stahl is the
founder of
Paradise Ballet
Theatre and
producer of
Nutcracker Key
West, which was
the theme of
the float.
One Call Construction
Honored for Float
Photo by Alyson Crean
Regal Cinema
Key West 6
3338 N. Roosevelt Blvd
Accommodations for the disabled
Devil Inside (R)
1:15 pm, 4:15 pm, 7:15 pm,
9:40pm,
The Matinee is Open Caption
Joyful Noise (PG-13)
1:20 pm, 4:20 pm, 7:30 pm,
10:05 pm
War Horse PG)
13-1:05 pm, 4:05pm, 7:15 pm
Sherlock (PG-13)
1:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 7:00
pm,9:50pm
Beauty and Beast 3d (G)
1:30pm, 4:30pm, 7:50 pm,
9:55pm
Contraband (R)
1:10pm, 4:10 pm, 7:40 pm,
10:10 pm
MLK day we will be
running early shows.
Key West City Manager Jim Scholl presents the folks from One Call
Construction, Inc. a plaque for winning the best commercial entry in the
2011 Holiday Parade. Receiving the plaque are: David Pouliot, president of
One Call, Oksana Davyd, vice president, and Ted Carrick, who designed the
winning float.
Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
and Thursday, there will be no
1:00 shows.
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Michael A. Palmer to Open Exhibition
at Gingerbread Square Gallery
Once again Gingerbread Square Gallery is
pleased to welcome the work of Michael A.
Palmer in an exhibit of his latest collection
of acrylic & ink paintings on canvas. The
show will open with a reception from 5:30
to 8:30 PM on Monday, January 16th.
However, it will be available for early
viewing beginning on Sunday, January
15th.This exhibition of works by Key
West artist Michael A. Palmer continues
through January 22nd. Gingerbread
Square Gallery is located “Uptown” at 1207
Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040 and the
gallery is open 10AM to 6PM. Phone:
305-296-8900. The exhibition can also
be viewed on the gallery website at www.
GingerbreadSquareGallery.com.
Annie Dillard’s Vernissage Opens
At Gallery On Greene
Best of Luck to Ashley we are going to miss
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Pulitzer Prize
Winner Annie
Dillard, David
Goode, Susan
Goode and
Martha Goode
at The Gallery
on Greene’s
Opening of
her exhibit,
“Vernissage “.
Bobby Nesbitt and Friends at
Tavern and Town
Mike Limerick our new
Athletic Trainer
Phi ip our favorite star!
Photo by Tom Oosterhoudt
Bobby Nesbitt was joined
by fellow singers Carmen
Rodriguez and former
Miss American Susan
Powell while playing
the piano at Beachside
Resort’s Tavern and
Town restaurant this past
weekend.
Meghan working her core!
Happy New Year o
Heather & Tony!
www.bodyownersphysicaltherapy.com
305-294-8866
Claire Carroll
Welcomed Back
To Key West
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Photo by Tom Oosterhoudt
British actress Claire Carroll was welcomed back
to Key West at a dinner at Beachside’s Tavern and
Town last week that included: Steve and Kathy
Russ, Bob and Lynda Frechette, Donna Barnett,
and Joyce Stahl.
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The Pops Goes to the Opera
The Key West Pops Orchestra
announces Obbligato, a concert of
opera arias, scenes and ensembles
featuring singers and instrumental
soloists along with a full-sized
concert orchestra. The singers will
include returning sopranos Victoria
Atwater and Amanda Pabyan, tenor
Bruce Reed as well as baritone Jim
Trainor. Joining them will be soprano
Ariana Chris and baritone Thad
Shirey. The instrumental soloists will
feature, among others, Pops concertmaster Geremy Miller and cellist Steve
Sigurdson. The orchestra will be led
by Pops founder and Artistic Director,
Vincent Zito, and the program
will include music of Handel,
Mozart, Rossini and Verdi. Tickets
are available through keystix.com
or by calling the Tennessee Williams
Theatre box office at 305.295.7676.
Ragnar Relay Run Key West Team
Southernmost Hotel Collection’s
Home Team took part in the 2012
Ragnar Relay run from Miami to
Key West! The Southernmost Hotel
Collection is very proud of their
hard work and dedication! Thank
you Ragnar Relay for the great event
bringing tourism to the Keys!
Garden Cottage
Key West
526 Southard Street
305.296.9840
Open Every Day 10am to 6pm
Stop in to enroll in our Cottage Rewards Program
Discover the Secret . . .
George Victory & The Observant
Lion Band At Schooner Wharf
Friday, January 13th, 7:00 p.m. –
Midnight
& Saturday, January 14th, 7:00 p.m. –
Midnight
Come out and hear some of the
best Reggae, island sounds and African
world beats from George Victory and
The Observant Lion Band. These Key
West favorites have a Caribbean vibe
that’s guaranteed to make you get up
and move, Mon!
Fronted by internationally known
guitarist and vocalist George Victory,
from Trinidad, his long career includes
opening for Paul Simon and The
Commodores, 2 gold albums, and
more. Joining him are Marty Stonely
on sax and flute, Masai on percussion,
and Stuart King on trumpet.
Make sure to bring your dancing
shoes -- you won’t be able to stay in
your seats for this soul shakin’ island
musical vibration!
For more information, please
contact Schooner Wharf Bar at (305)
292-3302 or visit schoonerwharf.com.
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Performance at St Paul’s
Performance at St Paul’s and the
Miami International Piano Festival
proudly present pianist Francesco
Libetta on Saturday evening January
14 at 7 PM and pianist Misha Dacic
Sunday afternoon January 15 at 4 PM.
Libetta will perform works by Chopin,
Schumann, Alkan, and Liszt. Dacic
will perform works by Bach/Busoni,
Scarlatti, Schumann, Rachmaninoff,
and Liszt. This is the first cooperation
between Performance at St Paul’s
and the Miami International Piano
Festival (MIPF). The exciting 2012
MIPF program of recitals, lectures,
films and concerts at the Broward
Center for the Performing Arts,
Aventura Arts and Cultural Center
and Colony Theatre in Miami Beach
are described on their website www.
miamipianofest.com. Biographies
and performance clips for our
dynamic St Paul’s performers are
also found at this website. St Paul’s
Episcopal Church is at the corner
of Duval and Eaton St in historic
old town Key West. There is a $20
suggested donation for adults.
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Special Matinee of Forbidden
Broadway Added January 14!
Red Barn Theatre’s production of
Forbidden Broadway has been such a
hit here in Key West that they have
added a matinee at 2pm on Saturday,
January 14th. The show has been
selling out and playing to rave reviews
since it opened December 13th. “Great
show, enjoyed it so much tonight!
Witty writing and all the performers
are tops,” says theatregoer Bill
Goldner. Theatre critic C.S. Gilbert of
Solaris Hill calls Forbidden Broadway
“a hoot - and an excellent launch for
the tlocal 2011-12 theatrical season.
Anyone with even a passing
familiarity with Broadway classics
will enjoy this production. For those
who love, or even like, the genre,
it’s a must see. The laughter meter
registers at least two Depends.”
Audience member Debby Marten Sola
said the Forbidden Broadway “show
was hilarious. Great performances
by the cast. Great show, my sides
hurt I laughed so hard!” And Tom
Oosterhoudt of Conch Color says: “I
am going to see it twice just to make
sure I caught all the laughs. Get ready
to bust a gut! This is Broadway satire
at its best, like Saturday Night Live,
but live! Forbidden Broadway shows
no mercy, and takes no prisoners.
There has never been a finer or
funnier skewering of the Great White
Way.” The cast of Forbidden
Broadway is made up of fantastic
local performers Eric Cole, J.B.
McLendon, Gayla Morgan and
Marjorie Paul-Shook, who are
audience favorites in Key West. All
performers play multiple roles in
the show, sometimes even in one
number! In Forbidden Broadway,
there are countless musical sketches
and 75 costume changes, all handled
seamlessly by the amazing cast.
Forbidden Broadway runs through
January 14 at the Red Barn Theatre,
located at 319 Duval Street in
Old Town, Key West. For more
information or to purchase tickets,
visit www.redbarntheatre.com or
call the box office at 305-296-9911
between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. daily.
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Fight Night
In The Keys
At Mallory
Square
Andy Newman/
Florida Keys News Bureau
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decision against Alfonso Lopez,
during the second main event
Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, at the Fight
Night in the Keys in Key West, Fla.
The 10-round bout was staged in
an outdoor boxing ring at Mallory
Square.
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925 Toppino Drive
Key West, FL 33040
Phone: 305-294-3525
Mon-Fri 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
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6167 Overseas Hwy
Marathon, FL 33050
Phone: 305-743-5950
Mon-Fri 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Tickets NOW ON SALE
for the
18th Annual Master Chefs Classic
A culinary tasting and competition
Sunday, January 29th, 2012
4 - 7pm
Denis Douglin, right, lands a punch to the face of Steven Martinez, left,
during the first of two main events Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, at Fight Night
in the Keys in Key West, Fla. Douglin, 23, won a split decision against
Martinez, 21, after the eight-round, light middleweight bout broadcast
nationally on ESPN2.
On the Key West Westin Resort Pier, 245 Front St.
Tickets available at:
www.keystix.com
The MARC Plant Store, 1401 Seminary St.
The Restaurant Store, 1111 Eaton St.
Ticket sales limited to 400 lucky attendees!
www.masterchefsclassic
All funds raised go directly to the MARC program
Dyah Davis , left, reaches for Alfonso Lopez, during the second main event
Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, at Fight Night in the Keys in Key West, Fla. Davis, 30,
won a unanimous decision against Lopez, 29, to take the North American
Boxing Federation’s Super Middle Weight championship following the
10-round bout in an outdoor boxing ring at Mallory Square that was
broadcast nationally on ESPN2.
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At Fight Night at
Mallory Square
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CASA SALON
Home of L’OREAL PROFESSIONAL
524 Eaton ST.
PROFESSIONAL CENTER
Suite # 110 - 120
www.casasalon.com
305-744 8675
Formerly Casa Salon at the Casa Marina Resort
Above:
Local fight promoter
Si Stern with his
lovely number girls.
Left:
ESPN fight
commentators Joe
Tessitore and Teddy
Atlas.
Right:
TDC director
Harold Wheeler
and fight
promoter Si Stern.
Below:
We’ve got
her number!
Samantha
Langsdale...
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Stephen Harlan To Unveil
Painytings At Wyland Galleries
NOW OPEN
Please call to schedule an appointment.
1209 Truman Ave., Key West, FL 33040
305-517-6930
www.pilateskeywest.com
Digital artist Stephen Harlan will
lead off the 2012 show season at
Wyland Galleries of Key West’s 102
Duval St. location with a showcase of
his newest work Thursday through
Monday, Jan. 12-16.
Harlan will be on hand daily
and by appointment to meet gallery
visitors and discuss the unusual
technique he employs to create his
colorful images of sea, shore, and
contemporary architecture.
Recently Harlan began producing
some of his pieces on aluminum, a
process he finds very satisfying.
“I think it’s a perfect medium for
my intense colors,” he says. “It seems
to have really caught on.”
Don’t miss this chance to meet
Stephen Harlan and view his latest
creations Jan. 12-16 at Wyland
Galleries’ 102 Duval St. location.
For more information, call the
gallery at (305) 294-5240 or visit
www.wylandkeywest.com.
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Michelle Whitedove
Americas #1 Psychic!
Key West Appearances
Friday, January 13 7:00pm
Topic ~ 'The Great Cosmic Awakening'
Saturday, January 14 2:00pm
Topic ~ 'Past Lives/Present Issues'
Lecture w/ audience messages (last hour)
30 Tickets: $49 reserve NOW! 305 294 2339
Presented by Gatherings to Inspire ~ Key Haven
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For private readings www.michellewhitedove .com
This will be Whitedove’s only appearance for 2012!
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“Along the Canal’ is an example of Stephen Harlan’s colorful digitallycreated images. Harlan will showcase this and other art Jan. 12-16 at
Wyland Galleries of Key West’s 102 Duval St. location.
Former Miss America Susan Powell
With Antonia’s Owner
Christopher Rounds
After Dining at Antonia’s
Photo by Tom Oosterhoudt
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Two Great Locations
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give the
gift of relaxation
Actress
Tilda
Swinton
Visits
Key West
Oscar winning actress
Tilda Swinton has been
vacationing in Key West
with pal Jean Carper for a
couple of years now.
The Scottish actress won
an Oscar for her role in
“Michael Clayton” alongside
George Clooney in 2007.
She is also well known
for her role as the “White
Witch” in “The Chonicles of
Narnia”
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Jean Carper
with her
occasional
house guests,
Tilda Swinton
and her lover
Sando Kopp.
Left:
Local actress
Mimi McCoy
enjoys a
moment with
Tilda Swinton.
Right:
WomanKind’s Kim
Romano and Tilda
Swinton.
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Lunch With
Former Miss
America
Susan Powell
at Camille’s
Photos by Tom Oosterhoudt
and Alicia Durso
Former Miss America Susan
Powell with Camille’s owner
Michael Chelekis.
Right:
Right:
Camille’s
waitress Alicia
Durso enjoying
a fun moment
with former Miss
America Susan
Powell.
Enjoying lunch at Camille’s, from left, Susan Powell, Vera Schiff, Tom
Oosterhoudt, Danny Weathers, and Mary Ann Worth.
The Camille’s lunch bunch, Vera Schiff, Susan Powell, Tom Oosterhoudt,
and Danny Weathers.
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Former Florida Governor and Senator BoB Graham
viSitS the hiStoric San carloS inStitute
Photos by Tom Oosterhoudt
Former Gov. Bob Graham with the board of the San Carlos inlcuding: Ann
Henderson, Javier Garrido, Rafael Peñalver, Felix Pradas, and Alex Pascual.
Rafael Peñalver, president of the San Carlos Institute,
welcomed former Florida Governor and Senator Bob Graham
to the San Carlos for his first tour since he approved its
renovation as governor 25 years ago.
Former Gov. Bob Graham checks out the historical
collection at the San Carlos.
Conch Color publisher Tom Oosterhoudt was thrilled to meet former
Florida Governor and Senator Bob Graham.
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Former Gov. Bob Graham with Rafael Peñtalver and
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Real Malloys at Schooner Wharf Bar
Somehow New England, MidAtlantic, and The South converged
in the Caribbean and became The
Real Malloys. Rob Sweet,
Dr. Joe Pepper, and
Steve Gibson present
a unique combination
of talent, experience,
and instrumentation
with guitar, electric and
upright bass, mandolin
and the mischievous
MandoBird. Rock,
folk, blues, country,
swing, and bluegrass get
mixed up in a malleable
melange of merriment,
a melting pot of musical
mayhem best described
THE BEST SUNDAY PLACE SETTING
Treat yourself to our indulgent
Sunday Brunch at Bistro 245.
A distinctive array of your favorite cuisine
with an unforgettable waterfront view.
as “Malloyable Music.” They will be at
Schooner Wharf Monday January 16
7-11 PM.
10:00 am — 2:00 pm
35 adults ™ $17 children under 12
reservations: 305.292.4320
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$
www.westin.com/keywest
245 front street, key west, fl 33040
Locals discount available. Free parking at the Westin while
dining – please present parking ticket to server for validation.
Officer Henry Arroyo Welcomed Back
to KWPD
Photo by Alyson Crean
Police Chief Donie Lee welcomed
back a native son last week when
he swore in Officer Henry Arroyo.
Officer Arroyo is returning to the
Key West Police Department after
just a few months on the mainland.
Originally, he worked for the
Department from September
of 1999 until April of 2011.
During those years, Officer
Arroyo earned numerous
commendations, including
recognition in 2000 by the
FBI for exceptional service
in the public interest. He
also earned several Chief ’s
Commendations. Before
leaving in April, Officer
Arroyo served as the School
Resource Officer for Horace
O’Bryant Middle School. In
the attached photo Officer Arroyo
is clearly pleased to again carry the
Key West Police badge presented by
Chief Donie Lee after the swearing
in. Officer Arroyo is a Conch who
graduated from Key West High
School before pursuing his career in
law enforcement.
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The 30th Annual Key West Literary Seminar
At The San Carlos Institute
Photos by Tom Oosterhoudt
Left:
Former Florida Goivernor and Senator
Bob Graham is welcomed to the Key
West Literary Seminar by the Exec Dir. Of
the Seminar, Miles Frieden (center) and
the seminar’s administrative assistant,
Alan Kelly Hamm on right.
Right:
Back again, popular American author
Joyce Carol Oates (born June 16, 1938).
Oates published her first book in 1963
and has since published over fifty novels,
as well as many volumes of short stories,
poetry, and nonfiction. Her novel then
(1969) won the National Book Award,
and her novels Black Water (1992), What
I Lived For (1994), and Blonde (2000)
were nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. As
of 2008, Oates is the Roger S. Berlind
‘52 Professor in the Humanities with the
Program in Creative Writing at Princeton
University, where she has taught since
1978.
Left:
Anne Henderson
welcomed former
Florida Gov. Bob
Graham to this
year’s seminar at
the San Carlos.
Right:
Former Gov. Bob
Graham addressed
the seminar at the
San Carlos.
The stage set at the San Carlos was an amazing artistic creation.
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The historic San Carlos Institute was packed for the 2012 Literary Seminar.
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Logan Otto
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BottleCap Happy Hour For Cancer Society
Photos by Tom Oosterhoudt
Martha Robinson was joined by the BottleCap’s Carol Sullivan artist Richard
Welch and others at the happy hour to benefit the battle against cancer.
BottleCappers....Stephanie Evans, Aaron Moore. Errin Harrelson,
Carmelo Vitale, Tara Branigan, Dino Vitale and Giusseppe
Ovaiolo.
Be the Change youth plan return of signature program on MLK Day
High school youth who have been a
part of Be the Change of the Florida
Keys (BTC) have been asking for
the return of Challenge Day, the
organization’s signature program for
more than two years. In January they
will get their wish. Alex Castillo,
Senior at Coral Shores High
School attended Challenge Day
as a freshman and ever since has
been an enthusiastic advocate to
bring the event back. Alex says,
“Challenge Day is important to me
because it brings people together,
promotes respect and teaches us
about caring for one another and
the importance of service.”
The first Challenge Day is
scheduled to take place on the
birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.
in honor and celebration of a man
who advocated for unity, equality
and social justice, all components of
the Challenge Day experience.
Left:
The youth
board members
representing
each area of the
Keys recently
spent their
Sunday afternoon
planning
Challenge Day in
each area of the
Keys.
Right:
A Challenge Day
celebration!
Overseas Railroad Mural Dedicated
Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau
Former U.S. Senator and Florida
Governor Bob Graham Sunday
helped to dedicate a new outdoor
art mural commemorating the
centennial anniversary of the
completion of Henry Flagler’s
Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad.
Situated near mile marker 95, the
mural measures 60 feet wide and
11.5 feet high and was created
members of the Purple Isles Art
Guild working with Island Christian
School painters. The large artwork
depicts a train steaming across
the Long Key Viaduct. Above the
bridge is a full moon adorned with
the face of Flagler, one of Florida’s
pioneering developers who died in
1913. Creation of the mural is one
of many Keys events being staged
to mark the Jan. 22, 1912, Key West
arrival of Flagler’s first train from
the U.S. mainland. Online - Flagler
Railroad Centennial: http://www.
flaglerkeys100.com
Attendees at the dedication of a new outdoor art mural in Key Largo, Fla.,
listen to remarks Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012. The 60-foot-wide by 11.5-foot-high
mural -- created by members of the Purple Isles Art Guild working with
student artists at Island Christian School --honors the Jan. 22 centennial
anniversary of the completion of the Henry Flagler’s Florida Keys Over-Sea
Railroad.
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Wearing commemorative “train engineer hats,” just prior to
the special preview of a new PBS documentary entitled:
“Flagler’s Train: The Florida Keys Oversea Railroad,” are
from left, Bob Graham, former U.S. senator and Florida
governor; Jack Lowell, WPBT2 board chairman; Rita
Irwin, chair of the Monroe County Tourist Development
Council and WPBT president Rick Schenider. More than
200 attendees had an opportunity to view the production
Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, at the Murray E. Nelson Cultural
Center in Key Largo. Primarily underwritten by the Monroe
County Tourist Development Council, the show’s premiere
is set for 8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 12, on WPBT2. The show
is also slated for airing on additional Florida PBS stations
and is to enter national distribution in the spring.
To show our appreciation, locals will receive
50% OFF
ANY Fury trip except parasailing & jet ski tours
Must book directly with Fury by calling 305-294-8899
(Not valid with any other offer. Must show local ID.) Expires: 12-31-12.
First State Bank
Celebrates Keys History
First State Bank of the Florida
Keys has partnered with Historic
Tours of America to commemorate
the 100th Anniversary of the Flagler
Railroad’s arrival in Key West by
sponsoring a special fireworks
display following the Flagler Railroad
Anniversary Ball on January 21st at
10p.m. from the Casa Marina Resort.
“As the oldest and only remaining
locally headquartered Bank in
Monroe County, First State Bank
is proud to sponsor the Flagler
Centennial fireworks display
celebrating this historic Keys
milestone,” said First State Bank
President and CEO Karen Sharp.
Celebrations commemorating
the Over-Sea Railroad’s centennial
year are scheduled throughout the
Keys and can be viewed at www.
flaglerkeys100.com.
First State Bank President and CEO Karen Sharp, Custom House
Executive Director Claudia Pennington and Historic Tours of America CEO
Chris Belland enjoy a “ride” on Flagler’s train inside the Custom House
Flagler display.
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The Key West High School Holiday Combined Band and Choir Concert
The Choir Members
Photos by Tom Oosterhoudt
The Beautiful Misty’s.
The handsome VIP’s.
Sean Lefiere, Kai Murphy and Griffin Saunders.
Jeffrey Matthews
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Dominic Giardino.
Zeb Mannix Lachner .
Madison Nasser .
Lexi Hoyes, Ahliott Valdes, Molly Stanich and Zeb Mannix
Lachner and Eva Hooten and Brandon Masiello.
The KWHS Color Guard.
NatalieCastaldo and Tommy Frazier.
Zeb Mannix Lachner and Molly Stanich.
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Brandon Masiello as Charlie Sheen.
Kai Murphy,Tommy Frazier, Natalie Castaldo, Jonathan Monje
and Belle Jampol.
Brandon Masiello and Eva Hooten.
Sean Lafere.Sam Hamilton,Eva Hooten,Brandon
Masiello,Molly Stanich and Zeb Mannix Lachner.
Logan Atwell, Christian Huthmaker and Anthony Owen.
Zeb Mannix Lachner and Griffin Saunders.
Jonathan Monje, Zeb Mannix-Lachner,and Griffin Saunders.
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The VIP’s - Mathew Rodriguez, Brandon Masiello and Tommy Frazier.
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Kai Murphy.
Matthew Rodriguez and Jonathan Monje
Jonathan Monje, Kai Murphy, Giovanni Borrego, Christian
Huthmaker,and Logan Atwell.
Lucia Pradas-Bergnes, Katya Galvan, Noel Gonzalez, Kayla Galvan
and Meagan Michaud.
The Misty’s Eva Hooten, Madison Dorman,Belle Jampol, and Alice Palay.
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Bill Warrick and Cousin Mary Ann Worth
Enjoying
“Bobby In
The Lobby” at
TWT
Photo by Tom Oosterhoudt
Former Miss America Susan Powell
Makes Appearance On
Rick and Jenna Morning Show
With Tom Oosterhoudt
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Southernmost Hotel Collection Fields Team In Ragnar Relay
Southernmost Hotel
Collection’s Home Team
took part in the 2012
Ragnar Relay run from
Miami to Key West! The
Southernmost Hotel
Collection is very proud
of their hard work and
dedication! Thank you
Ragnar Relay for the great
event bringing tourism to
the Keys! This is a huge
100 mile race that starts in
Key Biscayne and ended
in Key West. Its a team
event that goes continually
through the night.
Former Miss America Susan Powell With Her Key West Friends
Photos by Tom Oosterhoudt
Left:
Former Miss
America Susan
Powell with Vera
Schiff and Judith
Zabar.
Right:
Susan Powell with
her Key West hosts,
Tom Oosterhoudt
and Mary Ann
Worth. Susan
Powell with her Key
West hosts, Tom
Oosterhoudt and
Mary Ann Worth.
Justyn Ewald Sizzles at
Annual Shoe Drop
Dancer Shakes it On
Air For Anderson
Cooper and Kathy
Griffin
Photos by Tom Oosterhoudt
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The Key West High School Combined Holiday Band and Choir Concert
The Band Members
Photos by Tom Oosterhoudt
The steel drum band members.
The steel drum band.
Caitlin Snider, Kenzie Swaney, Brittney Bluestone, Garett Taylor, and Katie
Roman.
Right;
Sammy Fuller and
Raymond Miller.
Taylor Gonzalez, Caitlin Snider, and Kenzie Swaney.
Below:
Sammy Fuller, Anthony
Ohayon, and Thomas
Borrego.
Josh Morales and Austin Rodriguez.
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Left:
Kyle Holtkamp.
Below:
Dominic Giardino,
Devin Avael, Zack
Andrade, and Aaron
Doughtry.
Julio Muro, Sammy Fuller, Raymond Miller, Darren Avael, Thomas Borrego,
Austin Rodriguez, Brandon Rodriguez, and Cassie Weech.
Dora DeMaria, Savannah Robinson, Tyler Hadas, Kenzie Swaney, and
Humberto Dos Santos
Hernan Rey-Sanchez, Max Hjerpe-Schroeder, Otto Irwin, Aaron Doughtry,
Emily Griffiths, Zack Andrade, Spencer Cook, and Zach Stratton.
Humberto Dos Santos, Justin Varela, Montana Busche, Daniel Gilleran,
and Taylor Gonzalez.
Patrycja Paprocka, Natalie Madruga, Dora DeMaria, Savannah Robinson.
Background looking: Tyler Hadas, and Kenzie Swaney.
Anthony Greene, Garett Taylor, Elizabeth Sawyer, Alissa Morse, and Araley
Castellanos-Cruz.
Elizabeth Sawyer, Alissa Morse, Araley Castellanos-Cruz, Devin Avael,
Zack Andrade, Aaron Doughtry, andAlia Michaud.
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Zonta Key West celebrating 30 years!
Lilly Pulitzer’s 15th Anniversary Shop and Share event held last week
was highly successful. 10% of the sales for the day was donated to
the Zonta Club Key West. The club will be using these funds for their
Heart Health Initiative program for women.
Thanks to
both Key West
Winery and Lilly
Pulitzer for a
great event at
the Shop –n –
Share program.
The appetizers
were provided
by Three Fine
Cooks.
Kids Come First With Dr. Jara
The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps
Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect
new, unwrapped toys during October,
November and December each year, and
distribute those toys as Christmas gifts
to needy children in the community in
which the campaign is conducted. KCF
received more than 1,000 toys, athletic
equipment, and games from the Marines.
Kids Come First (KCF) was in full swing
for the recent
holidays. The season
for giving proved
to be a big one this
year, both in need
and in donations
as contributions
from community
organizations
and individuals
were received and
distributed. KCF
was a recipient of
the generosity and
energy of Toys for
Tots, a program
of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves.
Jesus Jara met in December with Capt.
Michael Biggs at the 5th Annual Beards
and Grins for the Boys and Girls to view
the gifts that were distributed to 472
youth, predominantly through Monroe
County schools. Dr. Jara facilitated the
use of a school bus needed to transport
the large amount of toys and gifts
received by KCF.
Above:
Brittani Harden and Alexa
Sellers, co-chairs of the
Fellowship Committee, were the
event planners for the Holiday
party.
Left:
Thanks to Scott Youmans of Key
West Winery who provided the
wine pairings
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Forever Young WithoutSurger® Expo And Seminar
Photos by Tom Oosterhoudt
Under the Palms MediSpa of
Key West became a champion in
the field of aesthetic rejuvenation
by making available cutting edge,
non-invasive procedures used in
cosmetic medicine, quickly rising to
the premier Aesthetic Rejuvenation
Center and the number one
provider of Botox® and dermal
fillers in the Florida Keys.
With products and devices
recently approved for use by the
FDA and with the multitude of
options available to consumers
interested in aesthetic rejuvenation,
Under the Palms MediSpa is taking
the initiative to present to the public
an unprecedented aesthetic event
and expo entitled “Forever Young
Without Surgery®”.
On Saturday January 14 from
2p-5p in the Tortuga Ballroom
of the Double Tree Grand Key by
Hilton, the BIGGEST aesthetic
event to reach the Florida Keys will
provide the public the opportunity
to learn and understand the use
of injectibles, such as Botox®,
Juvederm®, Radiesse® and the
newly FDA-approved Xeomin®
alone or in combination. The use
of additional aesthetic modalities
such as Exilis® Radio frequency
Liposculpture; BLU-U® Blue Light
Photodynamic Therapy; IPL for
hair removal & photofacials & many
others in unique combinations
provide for individualized, most
desirable aesthetic outcomes.
During two mini-seminars, Dr.
Carabin, Medical Director at the
MediSpa will provide insight in
how the consumer should go about
making the best selection of services
and products for the best aesthetic
outcomes.
Attending this aesthetic expo
event will provide you with the
opportunity to meet with several
company representatives and to also
take advantage of incredible prices
on services, products, and packages,
as well as a chance to become a
winner for unprecedented door
prizes, giveaways and special deals.
A raffle drawing for a $300 gift
certificate to Under the Palms will
benefit the American Cancer Society
“Making Strides against Breast
Cancer”.
The event is FREE to the public.
Attendance is limited to adults 21
and over. Call 292-5500 for more
information or quepasakeywest@
hotmail.com
Dr. Iona Carabin specializes in non-surgical
facial rejuvenation at her clinic at Luani Plaza.
The doctor with the IPL Photofacial for age and sunspot.
Above:
Demonstrating on client
Nancy D’Amato some
of the different areas
that can be injected for
Botox.
Right:
From left, Dr. Ioana
Carabin, client Nancy
D’Amato, and nurse
assistant Monica Diaz.
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Above:
Using the IPL
Photofacial for age and
sunspots on Jorge
Curable.
Dr. Kings Dinner
The effects of the work done by the Rev. Dr. Martin
Luther King will be celebrated on Saturday January
14th at the beautiful Casa Antigua located at 314
Simonton Street, Key West. The event starts at 7
PM with dinner and song. Leading Restaurants and
Caterers like Blue Heaven, Coconut Woman, Rusty
Anchor, Faustos, La Tratoria, La Creperie, Dions Qick
Chick and deserts from Flamingo Crossing ice cream
and cakes from Marcia Sweeting Somersall. Wines
will be donated by Bourbon Street Pub. This is a a
community event and parents are encouraged to
attend with their teenagers and children so that they
could learn more about the Civil Rights Movement
in a different format. Commissioner Clayton Lopez
of district VI will speak and the Blessed Community
Gospel Choir and Lynda Freeman will be two of the
many choirs and entertainers
The entire evening is free of charge
but reservations must be made by calling
305 834-2143 or 305 509-2328
You’re Invited!
PBS documentary entitled:
“Flagler’s Train: The Florida Keys
Oversea Railroad
Photo by Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau
Wearing commemorative “train
engineer hats,” just prior to the special
preview of a new PBS documentary
entitled: “Flagler’s Train: The Florida
Keys Oversea Railroad,” are from left,
Bob Graham, former U.S. senator and
Florida governor; Jack Lowell, WPBT2
board chairman; Rita Irwin, chair of the
Monroe County Tourist Development
Council and WPBT president Rick
Schenider. More than 200 attendees had
an opportunity to view the production
Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, at the Murray E.
Nelson Cultural Center in Key Largo.
Primarily underwritten by the Monroe
County Tourist Development Council,
the show’s premiere is set for 8 p.m.,
Thursday, Jan. 12, on WPBT2. The show
is also slated for airing on additional
Florida PBS stations and is to enter
national distribution in the spring. Jan.
22 marks the centennial anniversary of
the Over-Sea Railroad’s completion.
Please feel free to contact us for
more information at:
305 296-8297
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The Impromptu Classic Concert’s 40th Year
Opens With Miami’s Thirteen Piece Firebird Chamber Orchestra
Photos by Tom Oosterhoudt
Above:
St. Paul’s had a full house for the Impromptu opening concert
featuring Miami’s vibrant Firebird Chamber Orchestra.
The thirteen musicians of Miami’s acclaimed Firebird Chamber Orchestra come
from all over the country and are all in their thirties or younger.
The highlight of the Firebird Impromptu concert last Sunday was Vivaldi’s “The
Four Seasons”.
David Eyer of St. Paul’s welcomed Impromptu program coordinator
Lilian Van Hest and Firebird founder, artistic director, and conductor
Patrick Dupre` Quigley.
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The Blessed Community
Gospel Choir
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Bobby Nesbitt Opens His Sixth Remarkable Season of “Bobby In The Lobby”
With Two Sold Out Shows Ending with Two Standing Ovations
Photos by Tom Oosterhoudt
Bobby Nesbitt opened his
sixth season of Bobby in the
Lobby with a tribute to Oscar
Hammerstein, a giant of
American song. The evening
reunited former Miss America,
Susan Powell with Danny
Weathers, artistic director of
the Waterfront Playhouse. The
two had worked together 25
years ago in NYC in the musical
“Olympus on My Mind”. The
evening featured beloved songs
that Hammerstein wrote not
only with Richard Rodgers
but also Jerome Kern. Susan
soared in “What’s the Use of
Wondering” and “It Might As
Well Be Spring” and Danny
brought the house down in his
interpretation of “Old Man
River”. The final medley was the
ultimate show tune medley and
brought the cheering crowd to
it’s feet.
And amazing show with three amazing singers, Danny
Weathers, former Miss America Susan Powell, and
series creator, the one and only Bobby Nesbitt. This
was the fifteenth show in the successful “Bobby in
The Lobby” series.
From left, stars Danny Weathers, Susan
Powell, and Bobby Nesbitt.
Left:
Susan and Danny.
Right:
Bobby, Susan,
and Danny.
Danny, Susan, and Bobby.
A standing ovation from a full house both nights!
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Switlik’s Successful Canned
Food Drive
The Stanley
Switlik Student
Council held a very
successful canned
food drive for KAIR
and Independence
Cay. Over 500
cans of food were
collected from
the students at
Switlik. Thanks to
Mr. Mike Puto for
delivering the food.
All donations will
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The Key West Attractions Association presented Wesley House Family
Services with at $600 check. 5% of the proceeds from their annual Key West
Vacation Pass sales went to the Wesley House. Photoed here is the President
of the association Terry Strickland and Executive Director of Wesley House
Family Services Doug Blomberg.
Sunset Rotary Gives To
FKSPCA
Sunset Rotary of
Key West had their
annual Wine tasting in
November. They raised
a little over $3,600 for
the FKSPCA. Bill Setzer,
Past President and Chair
of the Wine tasting
Fundraiser handed
Connie Christian,
Executive Director
the check as their last
meeting.
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Great White Heron Saved from Lion Fish on New Year’s Day
A Great White Heron is found in distress on New
Year’s day with his head on the ground.
The lion fish after being pulled out of the
heron’s throat.
The Great White Heron is released back into the
wild after a successful recovery.
On New Year’s Day, late
in the afternoon, Maya
Totman from Florida
Keys Wildlife Rescue
got a call from Big Pine
Fishing Lodge that they
had a Heron in severe
distress.On our arrival at
the Fishing Lodge we met
with Tom Woosey and his
wife Lois of Fort Myers.
They immediately showed
us where the bird was.
His head was buried in
seagrass, he was covered
with dirt and breathing
heavily. I noticed swelling
and there was something
in his throat. With help
from Tom Woosey’s pliers,
I opened the beak wide,
and Tom pulled out a
Lion Fish. Lois Woosey
got a measuring tape and
when she measured the
Lion Fish it was close to 8”
long. Arriving back at our
facility, Maya looked inside
bird’s mouth and found
two more embedded
pieces of of the Lion Fish’s
spine, which she removed.
Maya made sure that any
and all material was cleared
from the wound. Then she
gave the heron emergency
treatment with a rapid
application of hot water
and liquid soap, a Tetanus
shot, pain medication, and
antibiotics. They lubricated
the birds eyes and also
used eye ointment.
Because Lion Fish spines
are poisonous, the heron
had breathing difficulties
and semi paralysis. Maya
was not sure if the bird
was going to make it. Day
after day, and night, after
night they kept checking
to make sure that the bird
was still alive. He started to
recovering in late afternoon
on Wednesday. Thursday,
January 5, he stood up
and began to walk around.
On Friday he ate on his
own for the first time and
then he started to try to
fly. They released him on
Saturday at 3:00 pm on
Little Torch state road 4 A.
Maya wants to thank all of
their volunteers for being
there and to give a special
thanks to Tom and Lois
Woosey for finding the
heron and calling Florida
Keys Wildlife Rescue. They
also want to thank Big Pine
Shipping for the donation
of a special carton carrier
that was put together for
him. When they opened
the box it was miraculous
-- he was flying back to
freedom over the skies of
the Florida Keys.
Tom Woosey and Maya Totman discovered that the Great White Heron had
tried to swallow a poisonous 8 inch long lion fish. He helped hold the beak
open while she managed to extract the lion fish from its throat.
The lion fish measured 8 inches.
The Great White Heron while recovering.
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Annie Dillard Featured
Exhibit at Gallery on
Greene
After a stellar career in literature,
Pulitzer Prize recipient Annie
Dillard has focused her creative
talents on the visual arts. She
presenedt a Vernisage of her
artwork this past Saturday, January
7, at The Gallery on Greene, 606
Greene St.in Key West.
“Pulitzer Prize-winning poet,
novelist, and memoirist Annie
Dillard − best known for ‘Pilgrim
at Tinker Creek,’ ‘Holy the Firm,’
and ‘Teaching a Stone to Talk’ − is
also a talented and prolific painter,”
writes Wall Street Journal art critic
Ann Landi in the magazine Art
News. “Largely self-taught, Dillard
generally works in oil and gouache
and always on a small scale, her
canvases rarely more than 16 inches
to a side. A self-portrait made when
she was in her early thirties shows
her wielding a brush and looking
rather morose about it, but other
works in the show, including some
landscapes, reveal an ebullience and
a sure sense of color and line.”
Dillard is known for her
keen observations of nature, and
many of her works are dedicated
to the land and sea that surround
her at her seasonal abodes. Her
homes in Key West, Cape Codand
Virginia, as well as places she
visits, are subjects of her artistry.
Dillard’s landscapes depict, at times,
an oriental stylization, perhaps
influenced by her visit to Chinaas
a U.S. Cultural Delegate in 1982.
Works such as “TibetanVillage” and
“Cape Cod Scene” use geometric
forms evolving into the abstract.
Of late Dillard has painted
portraits of strong personalities
such as Stanley McChrystal, a Sierra
Leoneorphan, and Thelonius Monk.
Her portrait of Monk depicts a solid,
somber Monk in sienna and black on
an olive background.
According to Ann Landi,
“Dillard’s voice, here, as in her
writing, is very much her own:
assured, perceptive and sometimes
dazzling.”
In conjunction with the 2012 Key
West Literary Seminar, Dillard met
art aficionados at The Gallery on
Greene. For more information please
call the gallery at 305-294-1669
The
Positive
Voice
Tom, I just wanted to let
you know how much I look
forward to reading/seeing
the Conch Color every
week! I not only enjoy your
magazine and the way you
highlight the many different
aspects and parts of our
diversed community....but I
also, immensely, enjoy and
often, get inspired, by your
thoughtful editorials that have
such depth. I aslo, enjoyed
your Holiday get-together....
bringing together ALL parts
of our community....you walk
your talk! I love it! And I also
LOVED your Holiday eggnog
that you served....and have
commented to several people
about how GOOD it was! And
they suggested that I contact
you as you would probably
share your eggnog recipe.....so if
you’d be so inclined, I’d LOVE
to have it! If not, that’s OK
too....I understand......either way,
I want to personally THANK
YOU for ALL you do to bring
our community TOGETHER...
and thus, also encourage/
foster APPRECIATION for
one-another! YOU are a
WONDERFUL asset of our
community! THANK YOU for
all that you do!
Warmly, Linda Curtis
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Photos by Peter Polyak
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New Year’s eve at the schooNer wharf
Photos by Southernmost Images
Evalena and her band of pirates on
New Year’s Eve.
Fulfilling her annual New Year’s Eve duty, the
Schooner Wharf Bar’s chief wench , Evalena
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Aries: Don’t waste your time on limited vision, talk
to an authority figure about the action you need to
take to make your dream a reality. Sometimes one
small piece of the puzzle is all you need to make
the whole picture complete this can allow you to
let go of past obligations seeing them for what they
were and moving into the future with confidence
and support.
Taurus: Why must you insist on doing everything
the hard way? Don’t you think you have paid your
dues in that area and even if you don’t think about
this, the people around you need your direction
and you are mucking up the whole operation by
trying to always fix everything just do what you do
best so that everyone else can too. This is where
you are now so adjust.
Gemini: Talk’s cheap haven’t you heard? Those
people who are giving you a spill of goods tell them
to invest their money where their mouth is so you
can produce and do the work that they say they
love. If they take offense don’t worry about it their
places will soon be filled with real investors who
really do love what you do and you will have time
and space to create.
Cancer: As usual you are caught up in somebody
else’s war and low and behold you don’t have all
of the facts imagine that. When are you going to
get this lesson and start accepting facts as facts and
what you see is really what is happening. This is in
the area of legalities the right to work health issues
all of a personal nature. You can’t help someone if
they lie to you.
Leo: Sometimes it is not to your best interest to
engage verbally or meet one on one especially if
you are not detached enough to see clearly and
accept without censor the situation for exactly
what it is. You may need to surrender (I know
you hate that word) to the fact that you must
delegate authority to someone else so you can
concentrate on the real issues at hand expansion
and organization.
Virgo: You had a dream, you did the research, your
intention was clear, you directed the action, then
began the work. Did you think it would be easy?
Yes, I know it all looks good on paper and in the
Ideal then you bring your brain children out into
the world and all of a sudden it all gets messy,
Honey that is life. Hire good people forget about
throwing in the towel for whatever reason if you
do you will regret it take responsibility for what is
yours.
Libra: The best thing you can do right now is to
decide exactly what you are responsible for and
what is not to your best interest. You have been
procrastinating again thinking that someone else
would have your best interest at heart and take care
of the details. Is it any wonder that chaos has set
in and nothing is as it seems? Time to decide what
you really want and do something constructive to
get it waiting is over stop fluffing it.
Scorpio: Time you got serious about what you want
to do and made a commitment of some kind. It is
a good time for negotiations about property, said I
do or I don’t and got on with it sign on the dotted
line cut your losses settle all bets and got to
work on your very important personal projects
leaving the past pettiness behind along with the
people who were the source of it. New people
are on their way and it is time you secured your
base.
Sagittarius: Making decisions about what to do
with a windfall of cash or the success of a hard
earned project should not be hard to do as long
as you keep this in mind don’t gamble if you
can’t afford to lose it. Don’t loan it out if there is
no guarantee of a good return. Have some fun
with it and do some of those things you said
you would if it ever happened. Find a middle
ground between expanding and holding on
compromise play some and save a little.
Capricorn: Isn’t it wonderful to plan things?
Especially when they have a good firm base and
you are in control. Ideas that you had earlier
last year but were put on the back burner for
what ever reason move forward and you can
feel all kinds of wonderful feelings and financial
returns. After all of the hard knocks of last year
that you stoically moved through with only
determination and will I think it is about time
you were rewarded don’t you?
Aquarius: Funny how things work out, endings,
beginnings, saying goodbye to the past and hello
to the future is never an easy enterprise but it
is necessary for growth to happen this is such
a time. In your area of jointly held assets there
can seem to be a never ending stream of hidden
problems coming out of the closet for you to
deal with try not to make promises if you do
not know for sure that you can keep them it
may not be your call to do so.
Pisces: Sometimes it is easier just to let go and
let someone else deal with all the details for
a change. This would seem to be such a time.
There is all the things you have set up that
seem to be doing well and the only fly in the
ointment can be that your partners are not
getting what they thought they were and what
they did get they are having to earn. Don’t
worry about it allow yourself to simply feel the
love around you enjoy your friends relax.
The theme for this week is focus, intention,
direction, action& manifestation into
the physical world planting the seeds for
successfully accomplishing your goals that were
only a dream before you decided to make them
reality. I hope you find some guidance here for
your particular question.
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Ray Alvarez
(305) 797-7058
CARPET & TILE
3210 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, FL 33040
P(305)294-3567
F(305)294-4314
[email protected]
Specializing in Quality Carpet, Tile, Wood Flooring and Area Rugs
G r a nPROOF
d Opening
Estate Liquidations
6475 – D Second Street
Stock Island, FL.
We are a high end “Thrift Store”!
Many fine estate items from Miami, Palm Beach, etc.
mansions!
Silk rugs, bronze fountains, marble pedestals,
chandeliers, antiques…
Also tools, books, DVDs, and tropical furniture upstairs!
305-923-1084