MCTCU-9610 Culture 2006 Front Cover LO2 MCTCU
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MCTCU-9610 Culture 2006 Front Cover LO2 MCTCU
CULTURE CULTURE In In The The Florida Florida Keys Keys And And Key Key West West 2007 2007 Jason S. Brown and Elizabeth Scofield “Indicator” Photo by Karley Klopfenstein, from Sculpture Key West 2006 Jason S. Brown and Elizabeth Scofield “Indicator” Photo by Karley Klopfenstein, from Sculpture Key West 2006 From left to right: Erin Backer: “Love Art, Love Life,” Lynn Loftus: “Fish Cleaning Table,” Susan Kay Holler: “Venus Down Under: Into the Light,” Daniel J. Simpson: “August Fruit,” Nicholas Bergery: “Everglades” About the Cover “Indicator” This kinetic sculpture by Jason S. Brown and Elizabeth Scofield was part of Sculpture Key West 2006, an annual exhibition of outdoor sculpture that takes place each winter. This husband and wife team uses materials and concepts that relate to developments in extreme sport technology—like ultra light-weight high tensile fiberglass rods and the water/ sun-resistant fabrics used to create “Indicator”. Each year, Sculpture Key West exhibits contemporary sculpture created by artists from around the world and our own backyards. For more information, please visit the website www.sculpturekeywest.com. “The Tourists” by A.L. Dean Photo by Karley Klopfenstein, who is also a sculptor and has been documenting Sculpture Key West for the past three years. More of her photographs are also available on the website. Cover artwork by Jason S. Brown and Elizabeth Scofield TABle of Contents “Fish Feast” by Fran Decker “A Taste of the Keys” 3–5 “Legacies, Locales and Lightheartedness” 6–8 Calendar of Events 9 – 15 You are now part of an intriguing string of tropical islands that has stirred the imagination of artists and writers throughout our history. We welcome you to this island enchantment. Mayor Charles “Sonny” McCoy Mayor Charles “Sonny” McCoy fla-keys.com • 1-800-FLA-KEYS “Water Fairies” by Kim and Ian Workman Florida Keys & Key West Culture ©2007 Monroe County Commission. All Rights Reserved. Event listings are for use as a guide in contacting event coordinators and receiving information on event dates, times and locations. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, but verification of information should be made when planning to attend these events. Dates, times and locations are subject to change. Neither the Monroe County Commission, Monroe County Tourist Development Council, nor their agency may be held liable for incorrect information, errors or omissions. “A Taste of the Keys” By Steven Faber here’s a hidden treasure in the Keys, one that doesn’t include doubloons or pieces of eight. It’s our unique cuisine and the restaurants of every stripe serving it throughout our 125-mile chain of islands. Though there’s something on the menu for every palate from carnivore to Vegan, the key ingredient to the dining experience here is, well, Keys ingredients, and, at the top of that list is our seafood. Simply stated, it’s all about freshness, and there’s a good chance the fish you enjoy tonight was swimming this morning. locally, appears on nearly every local bill of fare, either cracked (pounded flat and fried or sautéed), in fritters, or as conch chowder, which is to the Keys what gumbo is to New Orleans. Perhaps the seafood most closely associated with the Keys is stone crabs, in season from October 15 through May 15. Some of our local offerings may be unfamiliar: wahoo, cobia, hogfish (or hog snapper), and yellowtail snapper may appear relatively rarely on the menus of northern eateries, but they are local delicacies, as are the more familiar grouper and mahi mahi. Conch, though no longer harvested Though there are almost unlimited choices for the visitor with a hankering for a fried seafood basket or fish sandwich, in recent years the Keys has attracted cadres of top chefs who have created from their culinary roots, and with our great seafood, new fusions with Cuban, French, Pacific Rim, Asian and Caribbean flavors. T Exterior of Chanticleer South; Photo by Terry Pommett Haute Keysine While many French chefs begin their day at the village fishmonger’s, a typical morning for Chef JeanCharles Berruet begins on his small boat, angling for the fish specials that will appear on that night’s menu at his intimate, country French-style restaurant, Chanticleer South (MM 81.5 Oceanside/Islamorada). After 35 years operating his internationally acclaimed Chanticleer Restaurant in Nantucket, it is our good fortune that this self-confessed fishing fanatic began wistfully thinking of moving south and downsizing. Berruet cooks most of the 30 to 40 nightly dinners – and all the sauces – himself. Signature dishes appetizer: thinly sliced tomato tart with basil, thyme and olive oil on puff pastry; entrée: scaloppini of grouper sautéed with a pinot noir, shallot, peppercorn sauce; dessert: soufflé, either Valrhona chocolate or Grand Marnier with vanilla bean custard sauce. Literally walking distance from Chanticleer, a Caribbean-looking metal-roofed building sits in the middle of a very Asian rock garden. The combination is a perfect metaphor for Kaiyó (MM 82 Oceanside), the Florida/Caribbean/ Asian-fusion restaurant. You can find some of the freshest, most artistically prepared sushi and sashimi anywhere in the Keys, but Chef Dawn Sieber is quick to point Dinner at Kaiyó; Photo by Steven Faber Florida Keys & Key West Culture out that her cuisine also delivers more conventional preparations of the same fusion elements. A French/Moroccan ambiance housed in a two-story plantationstyle house seems an unlikely place for Asian fusion, but Ben Loftus, executive chef for Pierre’s (MM 81.6 Bayside/Islamorada), swears it’s a guiding force in his cooking. Loftus is most enamored by Keys’ raw ingredients, particularly local fish like hogfish, mutton snapper and black grouper paired with marinades derived from tropical fruits. Signature dishes appetizer: lobster Napoleon; entrée: potato-crusted black grouper with wilted seasonal greens and roasted tomato sauce; dessert: Valhrona Chocolate Bomb. It was while working a 12-year stint in Vermont that James “Shadow” Henahan, executive chef at Butterfly Café in Marathon’s new Tranquility Bay Resort (MM 48.5 Bayside), first conceived his signature “world coastal cuisine.” Henahan’s circuitous route to the Keys comes to us via Ireland, provincial French canal and river vessels, and gulf coast Florida yachts. He describes the evolution of his current menu as becoming more “tropicalized” the further south he has come. Tropical fruit flavors counterpoint sharp Filet Mignon at Pierre’s; Photo by Steven Faber Florida Keys & Key West Culture spices, and the colors and structure of coral reefs contribute to the architecture of his presentations. Signature dishes appetizer: yellowfin tuna tartare with avocado, chilies and ginger; entrée: horseradish-crusted Florida grouper with crispy leeks, fennel mash and tropical citrus coulis; dessert: Key lime pie with nutty chocolate crust and white chocolate mousse. Down the Overseas Highway in midtown Key West is a mecca for foodies with eclectic palates, Alice’s Key West Restaurant (1114 Duval St.). After three years at the venerable Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, she launched immediately into a three-month internship in Key West, and never looked back. Since 1999 Alice has been collecting accolades nonstop, including being one of only three Key West chefs to prepare dinner at the prestigious James Beard Foundation in July 2000. Weingarten’s cuisine is eclectic, combining the flavors of “The Conch Republic” with a veritable United Nations of other cuisines, including a lot of Asian, Cuban, Spanish, Cajun and Brazilian accents. Signature dishes appetizer: spicy pink vodka conch bisque, finished with Ketel One vodka; entrée: Key West yellowtail with brown butter and capers; dessert: black bottom Key lime pie (Featured in Southern Living Magazine.) Andrew Bergman, executive chef at nearby Pisces (1007 Simonton St.) since 1990, got his start in Washington, D.C. at top French and Italian restaurants, subsequently being offered the executive chef position at Café des Artistes by fellow D.C. restaurateur, Timothy Ryan. Chef Bergman brought his love of French Nouvelle cuisine with him, combining Key West tropical ingredients with the Nouvelle’s “challenging alchemy of sauces.” Signature dishes appetizer: Pisces Aphrodite (lobster, shrimp and sea scallops baked in puff pastry with lemon tarragon butter); entrée: yellowtail snapper “Atocha” (lemon brown butter with shrimp and scallops). Chef Alice Weingarten with signature Key lime pie; Photo by Steven Faber On the Waterfront There’s another type of fusion cuisine in the Keys, where the fusion ingredient is the romance of dining at the edge of placid, subtropical waters. Many have enjoyed a fresh seafood lunch or dinner, entertained by live, laid-back island music, observing locals arrive or depart by small boat, or toasting one of our patented Florida Keys sunsets. On the bay (Gulf of Mexico) side of Key Largo is the aptly named Sundowners, apropos since waterfront restaurants on the bay side have the best sunset views. Sundowners’ menu runs the gamut of fresh Keys seafood, including stone crabs, and a great mahi sandwich with sautéed onions and cheese on a Kaiser. Further south on the ocean side is Snappers Waterfront. Besides atmospheric waterfront dining Snappers has what they refer to as “$3.00 therapy.” The $3.00 is for a bucket of baitfish, which you can toss to or hand feed to the tarpon hanging around the dock, many of which exceed 100 pounds. This is a had an epicenter it would be at the foot of Duval. Key West’s signature seafood is fresh shrimp, and, at One Duval in the Pierhouse Resort & Caribbean Spa (One Duval St.), and Hot Tin Roof, at the next door Ocean Key Resort (Zero Duval St.), the shrimp and local fish hold equal billing with the spectacular sunsets. Classically Keys Feeding the tarpon at the Hungry Tarpon in Robbie's Marina; Photo by Steven Faber real kid-pleaser, and will keep them occupied while mom and dad enjoy that last glass of wine or cup of coffee. Other waterfront restaurants with tarpon feeding include The Hungry Tarpon at Robbie’s Marina (MM 77.5 Oceanside/Islamorada) and Keys Fisheries (MM 49 Bayside/ Marathon). Islamorada Fish Company (MM 81.5/Bayside) feeds tarpon off their dock, but it’s not customer hands-on. This is another great place to enjoy stone crab claws, a fried grouper basket to die for, and, on hot days, a cup of cold conch gazpacho is hard to beat. signature dessert, deep fried Key lime pie. Cabot’s serves up a full raw bar menu, stone crabs, lobster and local fish. In the Lower Keys on Little Torch Key, Parrotdise Bar & Grill (MM 28.5 Bayside) is perfectly set up for sunsets, entertainment and dining with a view. On the menu, don’t miss the lobster macaroni and cheese, the ultimate Keys comfort food. But if there’s one place in the Keys that has raised sunset-viewing to a fine art it’s Key West, and if sunsets Sometimes in the Keys it’s not about the style of the food, but getting great food in such a casual island atmosphere that even Gilligan would feel overdressed. Nowhere is more emblematic of that Keys tradition than B. O.’s Fishwagon (801 Caroline St.). This used to be a “Keyzee” version of a catering truck that sold one of the best fish sandwiches in the known universe. That truck is still there, hidden in the midst of a tumbledown shack that looks like it was accidentally slapped together by the passage of a dozen hurricanes. Key West Fishcutters in Summerland Key (MM 25 Bayside), is one of the best small, super-casual restaurant/fresh fish market combos in the Keys. Po’ Boy sandwiches are a great choice here, either mahi mahi, snapper, grouper, oyster or shrimp, all served up with incredible, housemade thick ripple-cut potato chips. For family dining with a gourmet slant, The Morada Bay Beach Café has a huge expanse of kid-friendly beach, entertainment and one of the best choices for sunset dining in the Keys. Another Islamorada dining venue that provides indoor/outdoor, upscale, sophisticated dining in an elegant, airy room with a glass wall facing the ocean is Atlantic’s Edge, the flagship restaurant at the tony Cheeca Lodge (MM 82 Oceanside). Cabot’s Restaurant (MM 47.7 Oceanside) and Burdine’s Waterfront Café (MM 47.8 Oceanside), have sunset views certain times of the year. Burdine’s touts their fish sandwich and their Interior: B.O's Fishwagon; Photo by Steven Faber Florida Keys & Key West Culture “Legacies, Locales and Lightheartedness” Art Shows Provide Insights on the Florida Keys By Carol Shaughnessy T he Florida Keys’ art shows and festivals offer a vibrant visual feast — whose participants range from gifted local residents to international talents. Featured pieces might include vivid-hued oils, bronze sculptures, whimsical collages, handcrafted jewelry and woodwork, starkly beautiful black-and-white photographs and even the unusual fish prints known as gyotaku. Yet in addition to showcasing artists’ passion and skill, Keys art festivals allow attendees to experience the island chain’s edge-of-the-continent history, breathtaking natural richness and lighthearted, irreverent attitude — attributes that, for decades, have inspired creative spirits and infused their work. each artist’s work must be tropically themed, and many draw inspiration from Pigeon Key’s historic and natural richness. “Each artist takes the tropical theme and expresses their artistic statement in a different way, so the overall show portrays what the Florida Keys are all about,” says Alison Schaeffler-Murphy, acting director of the festival. The event’s new setting, she advises, means visitors can enjoy a quintessentially Keys weekend experience. “With a two-day ticket, they can spend one day exploring fine arts and crafts, and one day exploring the restored buildings and charming ambiance of Pigeon Key,” says Schaeffler-Murphy. Island Reflections The Key of Sea For example, at the critically acclaimed Pigeon Key Art Festival, art lovers can discover the history of the Overseas Railway that connected the Keys and Key West to mainland Florida for the first time in 1912. Held each February, the two-day show previously took place on the 4.6-acre island of Pigeon Key, lying beneath the Old Seven Mile Bridge west of Marathon. The island was once a base for railroad workers. As an art festival setting, the undersea realm is virtually unparal- leled for uniqueness — but a group of Lower Keys artists turned that to their advantage. Each July, they print selected images on underwater canvas and suspend them beneath boats at Looe Key Reef during the annual Underwater Music Festival. The quirky one-day concert, featuring music broadcast below the water’s surface by a local radio station, draws as many as 600 divers and snorkelers to the Keys’ living coral reef. Its “new wave” art component was conceived by Barbara Hettinger, manager of Big Pine Key’s Artists in Paradise Gallery, who organizes the yearly display. “I have never heard of any other underwater art shows,” says festival founder and coordinator Bill Becker. “Art and music are two elements you don’t normally associate with the underwater world.” In 2006, a dozen artists contributed “aqua-culture” offerings: printed watercolors, photographs and oil paintings with a Florida Keys theme. The motion of the water, they discovered, brought movement and enhanced life to their work. “There was a [printed] school of fish swimming, and with the movement of the canvas, it looked like they were actually right there at Looe The 2007 show will move to an outdoor location within the city of Marathon, because the historic bridge can no longer accommodate vehicle traffic — but ferry service is planned to take attendees to Pigeon Key for tours of the island and its restored railroad buildings. The show itself features the offerings of some 70 nationally and internationally recognized artists and craftspeople. At least half of Florida Keys & Key West Culture Divers pretend to play replicas of musical instruments at one of the most unusual events held in the Lower Keys, the annual Underwater Music Festival. Key,” recalls artist-participant Gale Upmal, president of the Lower Keys Artists’ Network. Visiting divers and snorkelers aren’t the only ones who enjoy the marine masterpieces — as Bill Becker discovered during the 2006 event. “As I was looking at the art, I saw some fish swim by, and they seemed to stop and look,” he reports. “They seemed to think it was interesting.” Creative by Nature Attendees at Tavernier’s Art Under the Oaks generally stay abovewater and dry, but they too can explore an intriguing aspect of the Keys’ natural richness. The daylong January event, which debuted in 1984, typically presents the original handmade work of more than 150 artists and craftspeople on the grounds of San Pedro Catholic Church. Art lovers also can discover indigenous, exotic and endangered plants and trees by taking a self-guided nature tour of the spacious, shady grounds. According to the show’s co-chair Eileen Sylvester, the tour features more than 100 trees from some 30 species, including lignum vitae and mahogany. Offerings at Art Under the Oaks typically range from oils and watercolors to stained glass, handcrafted jewelry and even detailed paintings on avian feathers. The show is characterized by a sense of friendliness and camaraderie, with artists sharing creative insights and comparing notes with patrons about their favorite spots in the Keys. In fact, Sylvester observes, the event can serve as an introduction to the Keys for newcomers and visitors. “We have artists who paint watercolors of local homes and places of interest and underwater scenes, and we’ve had photographers in the past who have highlighted the reefs and ocean scenes,” she says. “So that makes people want to look into different areas of the Keys that they may not have explored.” Indigenous Impressions The annual shows presented by the Upper Keys’ Purple Isles Art Guild also provide insights into the island chain’s appealing locales — including some not accessible to visitors. The guild includes an active group of plein air painters whose members paint at three luxurious private estates each year, as well as at shoreline settings and other picturesque locations. Resultant images are displayed with members’ other creations at the Key Largo Public Library in a 10-day showing that traditionally runs from late February into early March. The guild also stages two outdoor art fairs. Guild president and artist Cris Sandifer believes these events communicate one overwhelming fact. “They show the beauty of the Keys,” she says simply. The outdoor festivals staged by the Florida Keys Art Guild serve a similar purpose. Every season, seven to nine two-day shows are planned — each offering the artistry of guild members and other creative spirits — at hightraffic locations. Many featured images spotlight the Keys’ marine life and fauna, local landmarks, popular gathering spots and architectural gems. The guild’s 2007 schedule, which continues through late spring, includes shows in Key Largo, Islamorada and Marathon. Heritage at Heart Visitors to Key West, last in the island chain, will find a calendar overflowing with art events that spark exploration into the area’s cultural, environmental and historic attractions. The first widely known artist to visit Key West was John James Audubon, who sighted and drew 18 species for his “Birds of America” folio during an 1832 stay. Today, the Key West Art Center presents two acclaimed annual shows adjacent to Audubon House, now a museum commemorating the legacy of the famed ornithologist/artist. The Key West Craft Show is traditionally held in late January, featuring handcrafted wares by approximately 100 national and regional artisans in stained glass, leather, jewelry, pottery, ceramics, woodcrafts and furniture. Morna Strengholt’s “Hammock Floor” was awarded best of show honors at the Purple Isles Art Guild’s 2004 show. (Photo courtesy of the Purple Isles Art Guild) The nationally renowned Old Island Days Art Festival, set for late Florida Keys & Key West Culture John Martini’s “Birdland” drew visitors’ attention to the waterfront field outside Fort Zachary Taylor during Sculpture Key West 2003. (Photo by Rob O’Neal) February, presents watercolors and oils, sculpture, graphics, collage and photography by approximately 100 fine artists from around the U.S. and Canada. During both open-air shows, art is displayed against the venerable architecture and towering shade trees of Key West’s historic district. Booths also stretch into Truman Annex, down a serene avenue that leads to the restored “Little White House” where Harry S. Truman spent 175 days during his presidency. feature more than 80 sculptures on the grounds outside Fort Taylor and at the Civil War-era West Martello, now home to the Key West Garden Club, and East Martello, currently a museum of island history. Participating artists are encouraged to create site-specific or sitesensitive works that use the environment in their execution, meaning or framing. Viewers are drawn by the exhibition, reports event chair Carol Schreck, to discover the community and its heritage. Perhaps the art event that most closely links the Keys’ culture, heritage and environment is Sculpture Key West, an annual outdoor exhibition of large-scale contemporary sculpture by established and emerging local, national and international artists. “Sculpture Key West is Key West — an artistic interpretation of the island’s spirit, waters, land, buildings and history,” she asserts. “When you bring in things like beautiful sunsets, the color of the water, our subtropical climate, our flora and fauna … that really starts deepening the story and the experience for the artist and the viewer.” It debuted in 1995 at Fort Zachary Taylor, a Civil War-era fort surrounded by a state park with a wooded area, water’s-edge field and Atlantic Ocean beach. The 2007 event is expected to For several years, participating artist Lauren McAloon has used Fort Taylor’s Civil War history to inspire site-specific sculptural stories. For example, her rippling “Skipping Spirit of Place Florida Keys & Key West Culture Waves” suggested a cannonball skipping just above the waterline toward its targeted vessel. Some artists utilize the ever-present island breeze to bring natural movement to their work, while others rely on the changing effects of Key West’s vibrant natural light. The 2007 exhibition is set to open in mid-January at East and West Martello, and in late February at Fort Zachary Taylor. Sculpture Key West — like the Keys’ other art events — was born of the physical, historical and attitudinal surroundings that make the area unique. Diverse in nature, format and medium, each one encourages an appreciation of the richly textured destination. “Art is who we are,” says Schreck. “It’s who we are as neighbors, as a community, as a people. Because of that, it becomes our history.” And that, ultimately, is what the art shows and festivals of the Florida Keys invite visitors to discover. Culture07 ad 9/29/06 3:51 PM Page 1 Calendar of Cultural EVENTS In the Keys Area code is 305 unless otherwise indicated Theater November 30 Key West Players & Red Barn Theatre present “The Laramie Project.” A staged reading to commemorate World AIDS Day. Free. Donations requested at door. 8 p.m., Waterfront Playhouse, Mallory Square Tift's Lane, Key West. 294-5015. December 1 & 2; 7 & 8; 9 “You Can’t Take it with You.” 8 p.m. Marathon Community Theatre, MM 49.5 Overseas Hwy., Marathon. 743-0994. marathontheater.org. December 19 – January 20 “The Smell of the Kill.” 8 p.m., Red Barn Theatre, 319 Duval St., Key West. 296-9911. redbarntheatre.org. December 20 - January 13 Carl Hiaasen’s “Lucky You.” 8 p.m., Waterfront Playhouse, Mallory Square Tift's Lane, Key West. 294-5015. January 5 Tennessee Williams Theatre “Encore Series” presents “Patty Lupone in Concert.” 8 p.m., 5901 College Rd., Key West. 296-1520. keystix.com. January 11 - February 3 “Goodbye, Charlie.” 8 p.m. plus Jan. 28 matinee 3 p.m., Marathon Community Theatre, MM 49.5 Overseas Hwy., Marathon. 743-0994. marathontheater.org. January 17 Tennessee Williams Theatre “Encore Series” presents “Ethel Merman’s Broadway” featuring Rita McKenzie. 8 p.m., 5901 College Rd., Key West. 296-1520. keystix.com. Jan. 20 & 21; Feb 2 & 3; 9 &10; The Key Players present 10th Winter Musical. 8 p.m., Lions Club, MM 99 Overseas Hwy. (behind TIB Bank), Key Largo. 853-2685. thekeyplayers.org. January 18 - 21 Key West Symphony presents the musical “Annie.” 8 p.m., January 20 matinee at 2 p.m., January 21 matinee at 3 p.m. Glynn R. Archer Center for the Performing Arts, Flagler Ave., Key West. 292-1774 keywestsymphony.com. January 24 - February 10 “Dinner with Friends.” 8 p.m. Waterfront Playhouse, Mallory Square - Tift’s Lane, Key West. 294-5015. January 30 - March 3 “Five Course Love.” 8 p.m., Red Barn Theatre, 319 Duval St., Key West. 296-9911. redbarntheatre.org. February 12-27 “The Exonerated.” 8 p.m., Red Barn Theatre, 319 Duval St., Key West. 296-9911. redbarntheatre.org. BIG THINGS in a Small Space In our 27th year, The Red Barn Theatre, Key West’s critically acclaimed, intimate, professional theatre offers the best in live shows 5 - 7 nights a week, December to June. Located at 319 Duval Street (rear) in historic Old Key West. For info on our 2006-07 season call 305-296-9911. February 16 & 17 Tennessee Williams Theatre “Encore Series” presents “Love Letters” Starring Barbara Eden and Hal Linden. 8 p.m., 5901 College Rd., Key West. 296-1520. keystix.com. February 28 - March 24 Waterfront Playhouse presents “Urinetown, The Musical.” 8 p.m., Mallory Square - Tift’s Lane, Key West. 294-5015. March 1 - 31 “Gigi.” 8 p.m. plus Mar. 18 matinee 3 p.m., Marathon Community Theatre, MM 49.5 Overseas Hwy., Marathon. 743-0994. marathontheater.org. March 13 - April 7 Opus. 8 p.m., Red Barn Theatre, 319 Duval St., Key West. 296-9911. redbarntheatre.org. March 21 m Tennessee Williams Theatre “Encore Series” presents “3 Men and a Baby Grand” Salute to the Rat Pack. 8 p.m., 5901 College Rd., Key West. 296-1520. keystix.com. March 23 & 24, 30 & 31 The Key Players present “Tony and Tina’s Wedding.” 8 p.m., Lions Club, MM 99 Overseas Hwy. (behind TIB Bank), Key Largo. 853-2685 thekeyplayers.org. March 26 Tennessee Williams Theatre “Encore Series” presents “Say Goodnight Gracie.” 8 p.m., 5901 College Rd., Key West. 296-1520. keystix.com. April 4 – 14 “The Times.” 8:30 p.m. Waterfront Playhouse, Mallory Square - Tift’s Lane, Key West. 294-5015. April 17 - May 26 “The Great American Trailer Park Musical.” 8 p.m., Red Barn Theatre, 319 Duval St., Key West. 296-9911. redbarntheatre.org. “Pierre's” by Annmarie Anderson Marathon Community Theatre 2006 - 2007 Season You Can’t Take It With You Goodbye, Charlie Gigi Clouds Over the Sunshine Inn Nov. 2006 - May 2007 5101 Overseas Hwy * Marathon M.M. 49.5 * next to the cinema Box Office * 305-743-0994 Florida Keys & Key West Culture May 4 - 18 December 23 May 9 - 11 Keys Community Concert Band presents Pops in the Park. Bring blankets, lawnchairs. Free. 4 p.m. Islamorada Founders Park, MM 87, Bayside, Plantation Key. 853-7294. “Clouds over the Sunshine Inn.” 8 p.m., Marathon Community Theatre, MM 49.5 Overseas Hwy., Marathon. 743-0994. marathontheater.org. Tennessee Williams Theatre “Encore Series” presents “A Kid’s Life.” 8 p.m. 5901 College Rd., Key West. 296-1520. keystix.com. Tuesdays in May The Key West Players present “Plays in May.” Staged readings of original plays. 8:30 p.m., Waterfront Playhouse, Mallory Square - Tift’s Lane, Key West. 294-5015. Music November 30 Keys Chorale Holiday Concert. Mozart’s “Requiem.” Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Road, Key West. 295-7676. “Going Deep” by M. Ann Lynch December 1 Samuel Metzger, organist performs Christmas works of Leroy Anderson. 8 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 108 Ocean Dr., Tavernier. 852-0621. December 2 Key West Symphony Orchestra presents: “Have a Mariachi Christmas.” 7:30 p.m., Glynn Archer Performing Arts Center, KW High School, 2100 Flagler Ave., Key West. 292-1774. December 3 East and West Martello January 14 - April 14, 2007 Fort Zachary Taylor State Park February 25 - April 14, 2007 www.sculpturekeywest.com Old Stone Methodist Church presents Handel’s “Messiah.” 24th annual community concert. Rehearsal 2-5 p.m. Performance 8 p.m., Corner of Eaton & Simonton Streets, Key West. 294-0404. December 8 & 9 Key West Symphony. Works by Villa-Lobos, Stravinsky and Prokofiev. Yulia Ziskel performs Brahms violin concerto. 8 p.m., Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Road, Key West. 292-1774. December 10 Performance at St. Paul’s presents “Amahl and the Night Visitors.” 7 p.m., 401 Duval St., Key West. 296-5142. December 17 Performance at St. Paul’s presents Annual Christmas Concert. 7 p.m., 401 Duval St., Key West. 296-5142. December 17 7th Annual Christmas Concert. Free. 4:30 p.m. Marathon Community Theatre, MM 49.5 Overseas Hwy., Marathon. 743-0994. marathontheatre.org. December 18 www.JohnDavidHawver.com 10 Florida Keys & Key West Culture The Kinsey Sicks – Oy Vey In a Manger. America’s Favorite Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet. 8 p.m., Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Rd., Key West. 295-7676. keystix.com. December 31 Island Opera Theatre presents “New Year’s Eve Gala Celebration-A Tribute to Rosemary Clooney.” Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Rd., Key West. 296-1520. keystix.com. January 7 35th Season Impromptu Concerts presents Poulenc Trio; oboe, piano and bassoon. 4 p.m.. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 401 Duval St., Key West. 296-4761. keywestimpromptu.com. January 11 South Florida Center for the Arts Concert Series presents Glenn Miller Orchestra 8 p.m., Coral Shores Performing Arts Center, 89901 Old Hwy. (MM 89), Tavernier. 853-7070. January 12 Middle Keys Concert Association presents the Glenn Miller Orchestra. San Pablo Church, 122nd St., Marathon. 743-4687. January 12 & 13 Key West Pops presents “Welcome Home, Jerry Herman.” Featuring Lee Roy Reams and Leslie Uggams. 8 p.m. Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Rd., Key West. 296-1520. January 14 Performance at St. Paul’s. 4 p.m., 401 Duval St., Key West. 296-5142. January 20 South Florida Center for the Arts Concert Series presents Reprise Men’s Vocal Group. 8 p.m. Coral Shores Performing Arts Center, 89901 Old Hwy. (MM 89), Tavernier. 853-7070. January 23 - 27 1st Annual Key West Music Festival. Featuring international acts as well as the best in local musicians. Fort Zachary Taylor State Park, enter at Thomas and Southard streets, Key West. keywestmusicfest.com January 24 Middle Keys Concert Association presents Trio Con Brio- piano, violin, cello. 8 p.m., San Pedro Church, 122nd St., Marathon 743-4687. January 26 & 27 Key West Symphony. Works by Holst, Wagner and Ravel. 8 p.m., Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Rd., Key West. 292-1774. keywestsymphony.com. January 27 Keys Community Concert Band presents Pops in the Park. Bring blankets, lawnchairs. Free. 4 p.m., Islamorada Founders Park, MM 87, Bayside, Plantation Key. 853-7294. February 2 & 3 Key West Pops “Steven Sondheim's Follies in Concert.” 8 p.m. Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Rd., Key West. 296-1520. February 4 Performance at St. Paul’s presents Black History Month Event. 4 p.m., 401 Duval St., Key West. 296-5142. February 8 – 12 35th Season Impromptu Concerts presents piano master classes with Artist-in-Residence Frederick Moyer. Key West. 296-4761. keywestimpromptu.com. February 9 Island Opera presents “Divas 3” three Sopranos perform operatic solos, duets & trios. 8 p.m. Big Pine United Methodist Church, Key Deer Blvd., Big Pine Key. 294-0404. February 10 Franko Richmond presents a “Valentine Piano Concert.” 8 p.m. San Carlos Institute, 516 Duval St., Key West. 296-1520, keystix.com. February 11 Island Opera presents “Divas 3” three Sopranos perform operatic solos, duets & trios. 8 p.m., Old Stone Methodist Church, corners of Eaton & Simonton Sts. Key West. 294-0404. February 11 35th Season Impromptu Concerts presents Frederick Moyer, piano. Location TBA. Key West. 296-4761. keywestimpromptu.com. February 11 South Florida Center for the Arts Concert Series presents Arlo Guthrie. 8 p.m., Coral Shores Performing Arts Center, 89901 Old Hwy. (MM 89), Tavernier. 853-7070. February 12 Middle Keys Concert Association presents Frederick Moyer, Pianist. 8 p.m., San Pedro Church 122nd St., Marathon 743-4687. February 18 Island Opera presents “Divas 3” three Sopranos perform operatic solos, duets & trios. 8 p.m. Holiday Inn, 99701 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo. 294-0404. February 18 February 23 Keys Community Concert Band presents Pops in the Park. Bring blankets, lawnchairs. Free. 4 p.m., Islamorada Founders Park, MM 87, Bayside, Plantation Key. 853-7294. February 24 South Florida Center for the Arts Concert Series presents United Nations Piano Quartet. 8 p.m., Coral Shores Performing Arts Center, 89901 Old Hwy. (MM 89), Tavernier. 853-7070. February 25 Performance at St. Paul's presents Key West International Jazz Festival. 4 p.m., 401 Duval St., Key West. 296-5142. March 2 “Phantom of the Opera 1924” silent movie with Lon Chaney. Featuring pipe organ accompaniment by George Krejci. 8 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 108 Ocean Dr., Tavernier. 852-0621. March 2 & 3 Key West Pops presents “Oscar® Music from the Movies.” 8 p.m. Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Rd., Key West. 296-1520. March 4 Performance at St. Paul’s presents Wendy Reynolds soprano/Steve Sigurdson, cello. 4 p.m., 401 Duval St., Key West. 296-5142. March 9 – 18 Island Opera presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “South Pacific.” Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Rd., Key West. 296-1520 March 10 South Florida Center for the Arts Concert Series presents Saint Patrick’s Day Concert. 8 p.m., Coral Shores Performing Arts Center, 89901 Old Hwy. (MM 89), Tavernier. 853-7070. March 11 35th Season Impromptu Concerts presents Miami String Quartet with Piano. 4 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 401 Duval St., Key West. 296-4761. keywestimpromptu.com. March 12 Middle Keys Concert Association presents Miami String Quartet with guest pianist Jodi de Salvo. 8 p.m. San Pedro Church, 122nd St., Marathon 743-4687. March 18 35th Season Impromptu Concerts presents Brazilian Guitar Quartet. 4 p.m. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 401 Duval St., Key West. 296-4761. keywestimpromptu.com. 35th Season Impromptu Concerts presents Moscow Chamber Orchestra. 15 piece string orchestra. 7 p.m., San Carlos Institute, 516 Duval St., Key West. 296-4761. keywestimpromptu.com. February 19 March 18 Middle Keys Concert Association presents Brazilian Guitar Quartet. 8 p.m., San Pedro Church, 122nd St., Marathon 743-4687. Performance at St. Paul’s presents Key West International Jazz Festival. 4 p.m., 401 Duval St., Key West. 296-5142. “Cat” by Kathryn Van Aernum Florida Keys & Key West Culture 11 March 24 Keys Community Concert Band presents Pops in the Park. Bring blankets, lawnchairs. Free. 4 p.m., Islamorada Founders Park, MM 87, Bayside, Plantation Key. 853-7294. April 1 Performance at St. Paul’s presents Music of Holy Week. 7 p.m., 401 Duval St., Key West. 296-5142. April 13 & 14 Key West Symphony. Works by RimskyKorsakov, Rachmaninoff, Sibelius. Adam Golka, piano. 8 p.m. Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Rd., Key West. 2921774. keywestsymphony.com. April 17-21 Key West Symphony. Free outdoor concerts in Islamorada, Marathon and Fort Zachary Taylor in Key West. 292-1774. keywestsymphony.com. April 28 Keys Community Concert Band presents Pops in the Park. Bring blankets, lawnchairs. Free. 4 p.m., Islamorada Founders Park, MM 87, Bayside, Plantation Key. 853-7294. May 2 - 6 12th Annual Key West Songwriters Festival. Hog’s Breath Saloon and other locations in Key West. 296-4222 May 6 Performance at St. Paul's presents Swing Low. 4 p.m., 401 Duval St., Key West. 296-5142. June 4 - 29 Key West Symphony presents SOL FEST. A month-long master’s class in theatre and music performance. Key West High School, 2100 Flagler Ave., and St. Paul’s Church, 401 Duval St., Key West. 292-1774 June 24 “Lunch at Herbies” by Susan Thomas Island Opera presents “Divas 3” three sopranos perform operatic solos, duets & trios. Dinner Theatre. 8 p.m., Sugarloaf Lodge, US 1, SugarLoaf Key. 294-0404. Music-Ongoing Organ/piano recitals featuring Joe Lowe and Auwinna Weed. Free. M-F, Noon1 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 401 Duval St., Key West. 296-5142. Dance uninterrupted broadcast by T-shirts available at the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce MM 31 Oceanside, Big Pine Key 1-800-872-3722 lowerkeyschamber.com 12 Florida Keys & Key West Culture Photo by Bill Keogh/Monroe County TDC December 16 “Nutcracker Key West: The Holiday Film Showing and Festive Party Reception.” 2 & 5 p.m. Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Rd., Key West. 295-7676. keystix.com. December 23 Islamorada Community Entertainment presents “The Nutcracker.” TIB Amphitheater, Founders Park, Islamorada. 853-5988. Dance - Ongoing The Dance Factory. Variety of dance classes for children and adults. The Dance Factory, 906 Kennedy Dr., Key West. Call 296-5015 for schedule. CoffeeMill Dance & Yoga Studio. Classes & workshops in dance, music and more. CoffeeMill Studio, 916 Pohalski Lane, Key West. coffeemillculturalcentre.com. 296-9982. Salsa Dance with Lucy and Leon. Open to all levels. Field trip after class to El Meson de Pepe uptown. Fridays, 7:30 - 9 p.m. Paradise Health & Fitness, 1706 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West. 296-6348. Ballroom Dancing & lessons. Open to all levels. Sundays, 7 - 9 p.m., Paradise Health & Fitness, 1706 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West. 872-2675 or 296-6348. Ballroom and Latin dance party open house on first Friday. Free. 8 - 10 p.m., Theo & Ganine’s Dance Center, 11450 Overseas Hwy., Suite 203 Marathon. 743-0660. Square Dancing. Second and fourth Monday. 7 - 9 p.m., Beginners at 6:30. B’nai Zion Social Hall, 750 United St., Key West. [email protected] or 294-9626. Line Dance Instruction. Wednesday; 7-8 p.m. beginners, 8-9 p.m. intermediate. On Fridays; 2-3 p.m. beginners. 3-4 p.m. intermediate. Big Pine Key Senior Center. Key Deer Blvd. 745.2383 Festivals and Benefits November 28 ReMARCable Christmas Tree & Celebrity Signed Ornaments Auction. Benefits MARC House. 7 p.m., Wyndham Casa Marina, 1500 Reynolds St., Key West. 294-9526, ext. 16. November 30 – December 3 Pirates in Paradise Festival 2006. Celebrating Key West’s rich and colorful maritime heritage. piratesinparadise.com. December 4 –30 Marathon Garden Club presents 10th Annual Christmas Exhibit. Opening gala December 3, 6-9 p.m., Marathon Garden Club, 5270 Overseas Hwy., Marathon. 743-4971. keysy.com/mgc December 10 Winterfest 2006 “Art & Music in a Natural Key.” 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, MM 31 Overseas Hwy., Big Pine Key. 872-2411. December 14 Key West Garden Club’s Holiday Cocktail Party. 5:30-8:30 p.m. West Martello Tower, Atlantic Blvd. at Higgs Beach, Key West. 292-1442. December 16 & 17 Florida Keys Art Guild Outdoor Art Festival. Free. Lorelei Resort, Islamorada. 743-7441. January 6 & 7 March 3 Florida Keys Art Guild Outdoor Art Festival. Free. Key Colony Beach, Marathon 743-7441. “7th Annual Open Air Art & Music Affair.” 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Historic Harbor Walk/ Schooner Wharf Bar, 201 William St., Key West. 292-3302 or 239-352-1251. January 13 Florida Keys Commercial Fishermen present 2nd Annual Seafood Festival. 11 a.m. 9 p.m., Bayview Park, Key West. 619-0039. January 13 March 10 & 11 Florida Keys Art Guild Outdoor Art Festival. Free. Lorelei Restaurant, MM81 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada. 743-7441. Art Under the Oaks. Fine Art and Original Crafts. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., San Pedro Church gardens, MM 89.5 Bayside, Plantation Key. 853-0651 or 664-5574. March 17 & 18 January 14 - April 22 April 7 Sculpture Key West. Over 80 sculptures by national and international artists in three historic settings. Ft. Zachary Taylor, East & West Martello, Key West. 295-3800. sculpturekeywest.com. Key West Garden Club’s Spring Plant Sale. Free. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. West Martello Tower, Atlantic Blvd. at Higgs Beach, Key West. 294-3362. January 21 13th Annual Master Chefs Classic. Benefits MARC House. 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. For more information 294-9526, ext. 16. 13th Annual Robert Frost Poetry Festival. Heritage House Museum, 410 Caroline St., Key West. 296-3573. heritagehousemuseum.org. January 20 & 21 April 22 Florida Keys Art Guild Outdoor Art Festival. Free. Waldorf Plaza, Key Largo. 743-7441. “Battle in the Bay Dragon Boat Festival” Benefits Habitat for Humanity. 872-4456. January 26 - 28 Bahamian Cultural Festival. Crane Point Museums & Nature Center, 5550 Overseas Hwy, Marathon. 743-3900. Native American Festival. Dance demonstrations, cultural foods, arts and crafts. Crane Point Museums & Nature Center, 5550 Overseas Hwy., Marathon. 743-3900. January 27 April 30 Anne McKee Artist’s Fund Auction. $20 includes food and bar. 6:30 p.m., East Martello Museum, 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West. 295-8383. The 12th Annual Taste of Key West benefiting AIDS Help, Inc. 6-9 p.m. Free admission, food and wine tastes $3-$6 each. Truman Waterfront, End of Southard Street, Key West. 296-6196. January 27 & 28 22nd Annual Key West Craft Show. Free. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Corner of Whitehead & Greene Sts., Key West. 294-0431. Florida Keys Art Guild Outdoor Art Festival. Free. City Events Field, Marathon. 743-7441. April 11 - 15 April 26 - 28 May 26 - 28 Florida Keys Art Guild Outdoor Art Festival. Free. Lorelei Restaurant, MM81, Islamorada. 743-7441. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Looe Key Reef Resort - N'tl. Marine Sanctuary. MM 27, Ramrod Key. 872-2411. lowerkeyschamber.com. Film Tropic Cinema at 416 Eaton Street, Key West shows new independent, foreign and art films daily. Check TropicCinema.com or call 295-9493 for showtimes. Cinema Shores Outdoor Films Under the Stars. Cocktail service, free popcorn. Chairs provided. $5. 8 p.m. in winter, 9 p.m. in summer. Atlantic Shores Resort, 510 South St., Key West. 296-2491. Visual Arts Now – January 5 “Here, There and Back Again,” new works by painter William Welch. Custom House, 281 Front St., Key West. 295-6616, kwahs.com. December 1-14 Gyotaku fish prints by Kimian. Artists in Paradise Gallery, Big Pine Shopping Plaza, MM 30 Big Pine Key. 872-1828 December 10 Purple Isles Art Guild Meeting Pre Christmas/Holiday Art Sale. 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Key Largo Lions Club Room, MM 99.4 behind TIB bank. 852-7494. December 15 - 31 “Happy Holidays.” All the members of the gallery’s talents displayed. Artists in Paradise Gallery, Big Pine Shopping Plaza, MM 30 Big Pine Key. 872-1828. January 11 - March 12 Sculptor J. Seward Johnson, Jr. – “Beyond the Frame.” Custom House, 281 Front St., Key West. 295-6616, kwahs.com. January 11 - February 2 Cuban American Heritage Festival. 294-7618. www.cubanfest.com. Bougainvillea House Gallery presents 5th Annual Winter Show “Hello Art.” Monday Saturday 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Marathon Community Theatre, MM 49.5 oceanside, Marathon. 743-0808. Friends of Fort Taylor present Civil War Heritage Festival 2007. Ft. Zachary Taylor State Park, entrance at Southard & Thomas streets, Key West. 292-6850. June (dates TBA) January 12 - May 31 February 24 & 25 PrideFest Key West. Week of special events. pridefestkeywest.com. February 3 & 4 Florida Keys Art Guild Outdoor Art Festival. Free. Lorelei Resort, Islamorada. 743-7441. February 8 - 11 42nd Annual Old Island Days Art Festival. A juried fine art show. Free. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Whitehead and Greene Streets, Key West. 294-1241. February 10 & 11 Pigeon Key Art Festival. Juried outdoor art show, music, food. Enter at Knight’s Key, MM 49, Overseas Hwy., Marathon. 289-0025. June (dates TBA) Key West Summer Goombay Festival. 809-1229. June 1 - June 9 June 30 Tropical Fruit Fiesta. Fruit tree sales, expert speakers, vendors, fruit displays, children’s activities and more. Marathon location TBA. 292-4501. July14 Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce presents 23rd Annual Underwater Music Festival. New Photo Panoramas by C.J. Groth. 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Guild Hall Gallery, 614 Duval St., 394-4128. keywestphotos.com. January 14 Sculpture Key West opening reception. 6-9 p.m. East Martello Museum and Gardens, 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West. 295-3800. sculpturekeywest.com. February 25 Sculpture Key West Opening reception Ft. Zach. 3-6 p.m. Fort Zachary Taylor State Park, enter at Thomas and Southard streets, Key West. 295-3800. sculpturekeywest.com. Florida Keys & Key West Culture 13 March 2- April 1 Literature – Ongoing The Florida Keys Watercolor Society presents 25th Annual Judged Exhibition. Daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Marathon Community Theatre, MM 49.5 oceanside, Marathon. 743-0994. First Thursday Poetry Slam: Written and Freestyle Session. $100 cash prize. Must register before 8 p.m. Sippin Internet Café, 424 Eaton St., Key West. 293-0555. Latitude 25. Writing group meets last Wednesday. 7 - 9:30 p.m., Key Largo Library, Tradewinds Shopping Ctr, MM 101.4, Key Largo. Steve Gibbs 664-2266. Key West Writers Guild. Meets 2nd & 4th Saturdays. All newcomers welcome. 10 a.m. – noon, Kelly’s Caribbean Bar, 301 Whitehead St., Key West. 296-3646. Key West Poetry Guild. Meets first Sunday. Open to all interested in poetry. 8 - 10 p.m., Sea-Story Press, 305 Whitehead St., Key West. 296-5762. The Lunch Bunch. Meets third Monday. October through May. Noon. Hooked on Books, MM 82.6 Oceanside, Islamorada. 517-2602. Friends of the Library Lecture Series. Monday evenings during winter season. 6 p.m. Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton St., Key West. Call 292-3595 for complete schedule. For Writers Only: a read-aloud writing support group. Meets first & third Wednesdays. Free and open to the public. 1 - 3 p.m. Big Pine Key Library, Big Pine Shopping Plaza, MM 30. Call Katherine Vaccaro at 872-7564. The Writer’s Den. Group critique session meets Tuesdays. For writers at all levels, in all genres. 7 - 9 p.m. Capt. Harvey’s Floating Restaurant, Garrison Bight., Key West. Contact Vicki Weeks at [email protected]. Friends of the Marathon Library “Books and Coffee” series. Authors discussing their books. Refreshments 1 p.m., presentation 1:30 p.m. January - March. Free. St. Columba Episcopal Church, 52nd Street, Gulfside, Marathon. 289-3137. March 15 - April 22 Florida’s Preeminent Nature Photographer Clyde Butcher. Custom House, 281 Front St., Key West. 295-6616. www.kwahs.com. Visual - Ongoing “Recycling the Past” by Dale Malone Call 305-295-4369 for a copy of the Gallery Guide or you can download at www.fla-keys.com/culture Florida Keys Council of the Arts: Art in Public Buildings. Ongoing exhibit of Keys artists at Gato Cigar Factory, KW International Airport, Lower Keys Medical Center, Marathon Airport. keysarts.com. 295-4369. “Night on White” Gallery Walk. Special exhibitions and receptions on third Thursday of the month. 6 - 9 p.m. Includes Harrison, Wave galleries. White Street Art District, Key West. Call 295-4369 for Gallery Guide. New exhibitions and receptions every month featuring artists David Klein, Kate Peachey, Phil Simmons and Christina Body. Stone Soup Gallery, 519 Fleming St., Key West. 296-2080. Reception and exhibition featuring a different local artist on the last Friday of each month. 5 - 7 p.m. Key Largo Art Gallery, Plaza 103, MM 103, - Bayside, Key Largo. 451-0052. First Saturday at The Artists Gallery. DeClue’s Fine Art Printing and Framing, Tavernier Towne Shopping Center, MM 91.3, Tavernier. 852-4840. Key West Art Center. Meeting followed by artist’s demonstration on second Thursday of the month. Open to the public. Free. 1 p.m. Key West Art Center, 301 Front St., Key West. 294-1241. Purple Isles Art Guild. “Paint Out” every Wednesday. Newcomers welcome. 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Various “plein air” locations in Upper Keys. 852-7494 “Art on the Porch.” Special exhibitions on 2nd Saturday of each month. 10 a.m.6 p.m., Bougainvillea House Gallery, MM 53.5 bayside, Marathon. 743-0808. Key West Plein Air Painters meet Wednesdays. A different site each week; bring own materials. Free. 9:30 a.m. – noon. 849-1581. Big Pine Key Galleries and Gift Shops Walk on Winn Dixie. First Friday of each month. 7 - 9 p.m. Winn Dixie Plaza, Big Pine Key. 923-1783. Literature January 1 - 14 “Party Girl” by Carolyn Smith 14 Florida Keys & Key West Culture 25th Annual Key West Literary Seminar: “Wonderous Strange: Mystery, Intrigue & Psychological Drama.” Call 888-293-9291 (toll free) to register. KeyWestLiterarySeminar.org. Museums & More Now - July Key West Art & Historical Society presents “Hemingway at Home Exhibition.” Custom House, 281 Front St., Key West. 295-6616. kwahs.com. Now - September 30 Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society presents “The Tempest - Hurricanes that Tormented Spanish Shipping 1550-1750.” Exhibition, lectures. Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, 200 Greene St., Key West. 2942633. melfisher.org. December 10 South Florida Center for the Arts presents “Eleventh Annual Historic Holiday Candlewalk.” Evening stroll through historic Tavernier with candles and song. Free. 853-7070. December 20 “Man’s Quest to Explore the Sea.” Lecture: “Dr. Halley’s Diving Bell and Helmets.” 7 p.m. Florida Keys History of Diving Museum, 82990 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada. 664-9737. divingmuseum.com. December 29 & 30 Old Island Restoration Foundation presents “Holiday House and Garden Tour.” 4 - 8 p.m., Key West. 294-9501. oirf.org. January 12 & 13 Old Island Restoration Foundation presents 47th Annual House and Garden Tours. 4 - 8 p.m. Key West. 294-9501. oirf.org. January 17 “Man’s Quest to Explore the Sea.” Lecture: “Lifeline of the Diver - Air Pumps.” 7 p.m. Florida Keys History of Diving Museum, 82990 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada. 6649737. divingmuseum.com. February 10 Marathon Garden Club presents February Festival promoting Florida friendly gardening. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Marathon Garden Club, 5270 Overseas Hwy., Marathon. 743-4971. February 16 & 17 Old Island Restoration Foundation presents 47th Annual House and Garden Tours. 4 - 8 p.m. Key West. 294-9501. oirf.org. February 21 “Man’s Quest to Explore the Sea.” Lecture: “Helmets to Swim-Diving.” 7 p.m. Florida Keys History of Diving Museum, 82990 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada. 664-9737. divingmuseum.com. February 24 & 25 Key West Art & Historical Society’s 3rd Annual Key West Antique Show & Sale. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. East Martello Museum, 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West. 295-6616, ext. 16. kwahs.com. March 3 Marathon Garden Club presents 31st Annual House and Garden Tour. 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Marathon. Call for schedule. 743-4971. March 3 Old Island Restoration Foundation presents 45th Annual Conch Shell Blowing Contest. Free to watch or compete. 1:30 p.m. Key West. 294-9501. oirf.org. March 11 & 12 Key West Garden Club Annual Key West Gardens Tour. Old Town Key West. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 294-3210. March 30 & 31 Old Island Restoration Foundation presents 47th Annual House and Garden Tours. 4 - 8 p.m. Key West. 294-9501. oirf.org. April 18 “Man’s Quest to Explore the Sea.” Lecture: “Diving Helmets of the World, the Best from 22 Nations.” 7 p.m. Florida Keys History of Diving Museum, 82990 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada. 664-9737. divingmuseum.com. April 21 Earth Awareness Day. Informative presentations, food, arts, crafts and music. Crane Point Museums & Nature Center, 5550 Overseas Hwy., Marathon. 743-3900. May 16 “Man’s Quest to Explore the Sea.” Lecture: “Military Diving - the Mark VV and Helium.” 7 p.m. Florida Keys History of Diving Museum, 82990 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada. 664-9737. divingmuseum.com. “Moth Wing” by Leo Gullick June 9 - 11 Harry S. Truman Legacy Symposium. “Los Alamos to the Everglades.” Truman’s Environmental Legacy. Little White House Museum, 111 Front St., Key West. 294-9911. trumansymposium.com. June 20 “Man’s Quest to Explore the Sea.” Lecture Series: “Lights and Sounds in the Sea.” 7 p.m., Florida Keys History of Diving Museum, 82990 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada. 664-9737. divingmuseum.com. 6th Annual Lower Keys Jazz Festival & Art Show July 18 “Man’s Quest to Explore the Sea.” Lecture: “Photography Under the Sea.” 7 p.m. Florida Keys History of Diving Museum, 82990 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada. 664-9737. divingmuseum.com. Museums Ongoing Historical Preservation Society of the Upper Keys. Meets 2nd Monday of the month. 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