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The Keys
Blast Wk of Jan. 11, 2016 from Ed Krane & Friends.
Photo : Alyson Crean
TDC's January 2016 "Keys Traveler" E-Newsletter Link in their weekly section. Photo from their Photo Gallery section on the TDC Website. Above from Kim Workman .
Pt 2. of 5 : World Photos that Captured 2015
Florida Keys Water Color Society ( More Info. Below). Above Art from Julie Joyce
"Wounded Warriors" Our Weekly MCSO & City of KW Sections
First Thursday Art Stroll & Fleming Street Block Party
Many Events/ Exhibitions from Key West Gallery 601 Duval St. inc. Peter Max on 2/13 & 14. Patrick Guyton event on 1/16 & 17; Plus NOW "Bougainvillea". (Much More Below)
Woman's / Girl's Flag Football & Kelly McGillis brings it to KW ; plus " So you think you Act" Competition/Event.
Hi Everyone. The Keys Blast going out weekly to over 7335 Keys Citizens and Businesses/Organizations plus Hundreds More Reading the Issues on our weekly Facebook Companion Page. This week in The Keys Blast : Historian Tom Hambright is Honored, "Wounded Warriors", Impromptu Classical Concerts 1/10, Pt. 2 of 5 "World Photos that Captured 2015", Weekly MCSO & City of KW Sections, Aids Help CC's "Thank You Party 1/11, TDC's Jan. "Keys Traveler", Fla. Keys WaterColor Society, KW Art Ctr. events, Kelly McGillis and Women's/Girl's Flag Football + "So you Think You Can Act" Competition, Dog Tired Studio's Monica Loncola Exhibition, Fla. Keys Council of the Arts " 2016 Connections Project" + "Changing Tides" at Gato ends 1/21, Equality Florida 1/20, SouthernMost Coconut Castaways 5th. Anniv. 1/20, Reef Relief-MOTE-NOAA-Eco Disc. Ctr., Sanc. Friends, Favor, Preserve Island Life ALL give us Info.., "Brief Notes", Roberta AKA Lucy Burdette's new Novel, Ginger Bread Square Gallery's 1/11 reception for Michael A. Palmer, Key West Gallery's many events inc. 1/16 & 17 Patrick Guyton, FKSPCA's "Shelter News",
WWW.ABSOLUTELYAMAZINGEBOOKS.COM , Zonta's 1/30 event, MCSO Animal Farm Opens 1/10 & 24, FKCC, AnnaMarie Giordano's Life Drawing Classes at FKCC, Amanda Johnson's Latest E-Newsletter Link, All 3 KW Theatre Groups are Active, "Pops in the Park" from Keys Community Concert Band in Islamorada, 1/23,
WWW.MILEZEROKEYWEST.COM , Pigeon Key Art Festival in Marathon, OIRF Grants, Frangipani & Sodu Gallery's latest Exhibition Photos, KWBGS events + Native Plant Sale 1/16, Lemonade Stand Gallery's "2016 Small Works, Photographer William Rowell to Open a Gallery, Bayview Park Green Market on Thurs., Eco-Disc. Ctr's Kids Day 1/16, Fla. Keys Seafood Festival 1/16 &17, Marathon Garden Club 1/15, GNO 1/27, KW Rotary's "Help a Child Smile Day" 1/17, Wesley House 33rd. Annual Val. Gala 2/14, UVA Wine Tasting 1/20, KW Follies 1/15, Q-Magazine. KW Chamber & KWBG Weekly Sections, LKMC's latest E-Newsletter Link, United Way's MLK event 1/18, Anne McKee Artist Fund 1/31, Theme Runs schedule of events, Gallery on Greene's Reception for Michael Harrell 1/16, Monroe County School Dist."Take Stock in Children", Next Artisan Market 1/31, Many KWAHS & TSKW events, South Fla. Symp. Orch. 1/12 & 21, Forgotten Felines 1/16, Many Body Concierge events, Xena Fund 1/14, Shawn Montgomery's " Karaoke Contest" 6 Wk event Starts 1/13, Fla. Keys Astronomy Club 1/12 at Crane Point, Kim Gordon & Friends "One Hot Night" 1/29 at TWT, KW Garden Club & KW Orchid Society, Larry Smith Quartet 1/31 at TSKW.
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lus "WEBSITES OF NOTABLE INTEREST" at the very end.
Thanks To our Contributing Editors that Greatly Enhance The Blast ; & thanks to our readers. Ed Krane EK10@AOL.COM 954-448-4324. Editors Note : There are Hundreds of Links in each issue; simply Click the Websites/FB Links and Varied Links & Instantly the Info. will appear . ALL the Links are carefully checked for Viruses PLUS ; they are from well known sources. The Keys Blast E-Magazine is extremely easy to close and open again ; if you want to read the Issue not in one read; simply Close anytime and Open the Constant Contact Mail from Me; when ready to read more. Of course ; please send me any Info. you would like to share; and let friends know to send me their E-mail addresses to receive it at no charge each week.
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Part 2 of 5 Weekly Features : "World Photos that Captured 2015"
A rainbow appears over the lighthouse at Tynemouth, England, as the sun sets. Owen Humphreys / PA Images
Paul Alexander Hatyay (C), the headmaster, and teachers of Central School lay out books to dry in the sun after the roof of the school's library was blown away by Cyclone Pam in Port Vila, the capital city of Vanuatu. Edgar Su / Reuters
A Paddleboarder floats by Lone rock on Lake Powell near Big Water, Utah. As severe drought grips parts of the Western U.S., the lake is currently at 45 percent of capacity. Justin Sullivan / Getty
Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio of Brazil (C) walks through the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival with friends in Indio, Calif.. Lucy Nicholson / Reuters
A protester jumps on the table in front of the European Central Bank President Mario Draghi during a news conference in Frankfurt, Germany. Kal Pfaffenbach / Reuters
Smoke and ash rise from the Calbuco volcano as seen from the city of Puerto Montt, Chile. The volcano erupted for the first time in more than five decades. Niranjan Shrestha / AP
More Photos that Captured 2015 Up Shortly
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January 15 at TWT
Additional Info and Links Below (inc. Tik Purchase) in the KWBG Weekly Section
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"INSIDE OPENED"
WORKS BY
MONICA LONCOLA
Sean Callahan tells us : Come join us at Dog Tired Studio and Gallery at 1011 Whitehead (corner of Whitehead and Julia) for our January Exhibition from Monica Loncola to the Gallery. "INSIDE OPENED" is a body of work inspired by the celebration of the lifting of sanctions between Cuba and the U.S. The Artist uses the Cuban Cigar box as her canvas. She incorporates original images, raw materials, and metaphor creating statements that are unique to each piece . We will also feature her nautical themed works. Having grown up on the Atlantic coast, the Monica Loncola is fascinated by fractal patterns found in nature both in botanicals and tidal life. Raise a toast to her first show here
on our beautiful Island.
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Girls & Women's Flag Football is taking place now
Practices and games are being played to prepare for the 25th
Kelly McGillis Classic International Girls & Women's
Flag Football Championship - January 25 - February 1, 2016 ; Click this Link to the Dec 28 Issue and additional Info :
25th Kelly McGillis Classic Women's & Girls Flag Football International Championship
Players from: Guatemala, Honduras, Norway, Sweden and actress Kelly McGillis
January 25 - February 1 - Full Week of Events / Games Fri - Sun- Jan 29 - 31st @ Wicker Complex
So you think you can Act? - January 27th @ Marriot Beachside Hotel
Let Kelly McGillis Direct you and our panel of Judges judge you
Locals and Players - Join the competition! No registration fee - sign up today
Pick 1 of 4 scenes from : Street Car Named Desire, Gone with the Wind, Thelma and Louse, Green Fried Tomatoes
Best Actor Wins Award
Hit LINK1
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LINK2 for Above E-Newsletters and More Info on Key West events
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First Thursday Art Stroll & Fleming Street Block Party : Here is a few TEASE photos from all that Participated. The Jan 18 Issue will have Extensive Photos/Coverage
Also a Few More of our Features in the Jan 18 Issue: Mally Weaver On-Line Art Exhibition, Pt 3 of 5 "World Photos that Captured 2015", A few Non-Intrusive photos I took of the Tibetan Monks ( with No Flash), Photos from the Key WestWild Life Center event last week, Photo Gallery from WWW.MILEZEROKEYWEST.COM on "Wounded Warriors".
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Look for Upcoming On-Line Photographic Exhibitions from Giancarlo Espinosa 305-600-7836
www.EventKeyWest.com
and William Rowell WWW.ISLANDWYNDSGALLERIES.COM ; watch for news shortly about the Gallery that Bill is Opening; & go to above website
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Allison Rich sends regards and tell us about : Tablet and Smartphone Classes
Now that you got a new tablet or smartphone over the holidays, learn how to use it at the Key West Library at 700 Fleming St. We'll show you the basics of your new device, and we'll even get you started with the library's free E-book reading app, Overdrive. Seating is limited so please call ahead to reserve your spot today, 305-292-3595. Classes start at 10am. Thursday January 14
th - Overview of your Android devices and Kindle Fire. If you need help setting up your Play store account, please come in before class for assistance. TUESDAY January 19
th - Overdrive E-books on Android devices and Kindle Fire. Library card required.
Thursday January 28th - Overdrive E-books on Apple devices. Library card required.
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Author Talk at the Library
The Key West Library at 700 Fleming St presents author Richard René Silvin for a discussion of his upcoming book "Normandie: The Tragic Story of the Most Majestic Ocean Liner". Join us on Tuesday January 12th at 3:00pm for a history of the SS Normandie and its tragic demise. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the library at 305-292-3595. PLUS The Key West Library at 700 Fleming St presents their Book Bites Book Club on Wednesday January 13th
from 5-6pm. The discussion will center around authors that participated in the Key West Literary Seminar this year. For more information, call the library at 305-292-3595 or stop by to check out their KWLS display.
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Roberta AKA Lucy sends regards and tells us :
The Key West Library's Cafe con Libros speaker series will kick off on January 19 at 10 am with Lucy Burdette, author of the Key West mystery series featuring food critic Hayley Snow in AN APPETITE FOR MURDER and FATAL RESERVATIONS.
Upcoming January speakers will include Michael Haskins, Barbara Ross, and Siera London. All programs will take place in the library auditorium, 750 Fleming Street.
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We Continue with : "World Photos that Captured 2015"
Smoke and ash rise from the Calbuco volcano as seen from the city of Puerto Montt, Chile. The volcano erupted for the first time in more than five decades
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Rafael Arena / Reuters
Nepalese resident Suresh Parihar plays with his eight-month-old daughter Sandhaya as he is treated for injuries sustained in an earthquake at a city hospital in Kathmandu. Manish Swarud / AP
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands takes part in the King's Day in Dordrecht, the Netherlands. The national holiday is held in honor of the Netherlands' monarch, King Willem-Alexander. Phil Nijhuis /Reuters
A 'Mayan' girl sits in an altar during the traditional celebration of 'Las Mayas' on the streets in Colmenar Viejo, Spain. The festivity celebrates the beginning of the spring. Daniel Ochoa De Olza/ AP
Singer Rihanna arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala 2015, celebrating the opening of "China: Through the Looking Glass" in Manhattan, N.Y
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Lucas Jackson / Reuters
Lupita Nyong arrives for the opening ceremony and the screening of the film La Tete Haute (Standing Tall) at the 68th international film festival, Cannes, France. Joel Ryan / AP
A Few More Photos Up Shortly
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On Wednesday, January 20th, Equality Florida will hold an EQUALITY CONNECTION at Isle Cook - Key West from 6 pm - 8 pm. This event is a fun way to share enthusiasm for the work of Equality Florida, the largest statewide reganization working to secure justice and equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Equality Florida committee members have planned a delightful and delicious evening with the theme "Isle Cook for Equality Florida". A silent auction will feature cooking/kitchen/dining type items.. Guest bartenders will enliven the crowd. Isle Cook will present sumptuous appetizers and happy hour specials for beer and wine. Equality Florida staff will give a brief update on the accomplishments of 2015 and the challenges for 2016. The public is invited to attend.
There is no charge to attend the Equality Florida Connection, but donations are welcome. Tips from the cash bar will be donated to Equality Florida. Isle Cook - Key West is located at 218 Whitehead Street. For more information or to donate a silent auction item, contact Evie Evers Kling at 305-296-3267 or (cell) 937-974-3336 or evie@eqfl.org or Geno Zaharakis at Geno@c21schwartz.com or Dustin Hoffman at clearlydusty@gmail.com
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Further down is Info on their 5th. Anniversary event on 1/20 ; and the photo of the Check donation to Lower Keys Chamber from one of the recent events..
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Reef Relief is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to improving and protecting our coral reef ecosystems. Find out more at
http://www.reefrelief.org
or call 305-294-3100. More below in their weekly Section ; ALSO MAKE SURE TO VISIT THEIR EXHIBITION CENTER AT 631 GREENE ST. ; which always has Eco/Nature/Ocean Video in their Movie room; a must for out of town guests. NO CHARGE; but of course
"Editors Note" drop a few $ in the donation bucket. Here is their latest Deecember E-Newsletter ; Click
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BRIEF NOTES
South Florida Symphony Orchestra has a few events in Key West in January : Jan 12"Starry Night All in White" at Beachside Marriott. Beethoven's 9th"The Coral" at TWT Jan 21. WWW.SOUTHFLORIDASYMPHONY.ORG 954-522-8445. SPECIAL LETTER FROM MAESTRO & Music Dir. Sebrina Alfonso ( further down). Impromptu Classical Concerts of KW ; has their Season Opener at St. Paul's Jan. 10 ( Additional Material in this Issue) : WWW.KEYWESTIMPROMPTU.ORG
Key West Art Ctr 301 Front St. will have their 31st. Annual Key West Craft Show Jan 30 & 31; More Info and Exhibitor Application in their Weekly Section.
Shawn Montgomery's 6 Week "Karaoke Contest" starts 1/13 at Blue Room. For Info 305-897-0972. Montgomery.Shawn@Yahoo.com. Jon McIntosh & Betty Gay to Open Soon "Lucky Street Gallery" on White Street
Bobby Nesbitt and Skipper Krippitz will be doing 2 shows in January, at the Salute restaurant patio. Mark your calendars for Thursdays, the 14th & 21st, from 4:30-6:30pm, for the wildly popular "Showtunes on the Beach" series.
Bobby Nesbitt, on piano and vocals, is an iconic, famed international interpreter of the Great American Songbook, in the genre of Bobby Short and Michael Feinstein. Skipper Kripitz has been drumming for Bobby, in concerts and shows, for over 25 years! *(And quite possibly, they will be joined by an incredible, mysterioso sax player!) Catch them, two Thursdays of January, down Higgs Beach way, sunset of the 14th & 21st, at Salute restaurant. Call 292-1117 for info & reservations. Of course more Entertainment Info. in our Extensive "Music" and "Theatre" weekly sections.
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Roberta AKA Lucy Burdette sends regards and tells us
The Key West Library's Cafe con Libros speaker series will kick off on January 19 at 10 am with Lucy Burdette, author of the Key West mystery series featuring food critic Hayley Snow in AN APPETITE FOR MURDER and FATAL RESERVATIONS.
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Tiffany, Tammy, Jane and the Gang send Regards.. Keep up the Great Work.
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Zonta Club of Key West's "Journey to Success" job skills and career advancement workshop to be held on January 30th from 9:30am to 3:00pm at the Gato Building. This workshop is targeting women and high school girls searching for employment or currently working in Key West and the Lower Keys who would like to enhance their career skills. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required by calling 228-596-6647.
Please call Zonta Club President, Lisa Benfield, with any questions. Lisa can be reached by calling 228-596-6647 or by emailing
lbshopper@aol.com
Thank you for your support and Happy New Year!
Mindy McKenzie
Zonta Club of Key West
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MCSO ANIMAL FARM OPENS 2ND & 4TH SUNDAY 1-3PM
5501 COLLEGE RD. Next Open House's in January 1/10 & 24
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33 E. Quay Rd. 305-809-4750 Truman Waterfront ; next to Fort Zachery Taylor Park; More on Kids Day on 1/16 Up Shortly
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FLORIDA KEYS NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY. December E-Newsletter Hit LINK3 to read entire E-Newsletter ; which also features Bioluminescence Q&A, Coral Reef Restoration, Donations, Newsmakers, Upcoming Events, Membership Updates & Sponsors
305-289-2288
Info@Sanctuaryfriends.org
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AnnaMarie Giordano's Life Drawing Workshops at FKCC
Anna Marie Giordano Offers 1 Day/3 Hour Life Drawing Workshops at FKCC on Thursdays 11a-2pm. Call her for Info 609-884-3474. Airbales@aol.com. I was honored to be an artist model at her class last year. I believe it is only $25 for the 3 hr course; bring your own materials or AnnaMarie can make arrangements. Beginners to Experts will have fun. You can see AnnaMarie's work all over town ; as well as FKCC. Speaking of FKCC and The Arts ; Our Good Friend Janis Stevens tells us that the Ceramic Dept. Student Org.; they will have their MUD Pi Dinner on 2/19/16 from 6-10PM.. Janis and FKCC will send The Keys Blast additional Info. Shortly .
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AmandaJohnsonFineArt@Gmail.com ; just sent over an awesome New Year E-Newsletter containing much info and a few pieces of new works.
SUNSET OVER SUNSET KEY 12x36 OIL ON CANVAS
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"The Best Professional Theater i
n Florida."Also go to their website for complete 2015/2016 Season
Thank you for your support!
"Mothers and Sons" 1/26 to 2/13; Hit
LINK2
for more Info..
"Scott and Hem" 1/15 to Jan 31
SEE FRINGE THEATRE 2015/2016 SEASON INFO IN OUR EXTENSIVE THEATRE SECTION AT THE END OF EACH ISSUE. WWW.FRINGETHEATERKEYWEST.ORG 786-529-2281. Give the GIFT of Theatre ; Substantial Discounts on the Next 4 Plays purchased as a Package OR Individual : GO to the Website for details. Alicia Merel sends regards and this Info : Fringe Theater's production of Blithe Spirit, which opens on January 15 and has performances on January 15-17, 19-23, 26-31.
Cast members Below : Caroline Taylor, Vanessa McCaffrey, Bridget Chebo and Justin Ahearn.
NEXT PHOTOS FROM THE KEY WEST ART CENTER JAN 8 RECEPTION also Honoring/Featuring a Pottery Exhibition from Adam Russell but first :
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MANGIA-MANGIA 900 Southard St. 305-294-2469
IMPROMPTU CONCERT SUNDAY 1/10 & WE CONTINUE WITH 2015 PHOTOS THAT CAPTURED 2015 BUT FIRST :
Facebook Book Page :
LINK1
Last week the Key West Art Center held its Members Meeting ; and Featured/Honored Adam Russell Pottery Artisan & Owner of Key West Pottery
WWW.KEYWESTPOTTERY.COM ; 1203 Duval St. 305-900-8303 ; Here are a few Pics..
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Susan in front of her Brilliant "La Te Doodle" |
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Wayne Lind with "Dingy" & "Tourist" |
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(L) Thomas Pandolfi (R) Board & Staff at Impromptu. See their website for all their concerts in 2016
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Appearing on January 24, the internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble Western Wind Sextet will share the special beauty and variety of a cappella music. The ensemble will call upon its diverse background - from Renaissance motets to Fifties rock 'n' roll, from medieval carols to Duke Ellington, from complex works by avant-garde composers to the simplest folk melodies. Western Wind is "excited to sing for the first time in the Florida Keys!". Go to their website for the complete 2016 Schedule.
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A few more "World Photos that Captured 2015"
President Barack Obama and Ensign Robert Huntley McConnel strike a pose after he received his diploma and commission at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduation in New London, Conn. Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP
Christian Jacobs, 4, lies on the grave of his father, Christian James Jacob, during Memorial Day celebrations at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va.. Joshua Roberts / Reuters
Sandstone sculpted by water and wind erosion is seen in a slot canyon, one of hundreds that surround Lake Powell in Arizona
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Rick Wilking / Reuters
Next week Part 3 of "World Photos that Captured 2015"
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Jan 23 Islamorada "Around the World in 60 Minutes" 4p
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For more information contact Denise DeCrow, Festival Chair/Pigeon Key Board at 440-477-7203 or Sean Krikorian, Festival Vendor Coordinator at 573-619-2200.
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A few weeks ago we had many of the Art Work from The Florida Keys Council of the Arts "Changing Tides" Member's Show ( CLOSES 1/21) . To see all the Art that we had in the Nov 30 Issue
http://conta.cc/1NiMH7t ; and of course go to Gato see all of them. Further down is Info on the Connections Project.
We invite YOU to CONNECT!
The Connections Project 2016:
A Mosaic of the Keys
Join the Arts Council in a countywide project which connects Keys' artists and community members. Pick up your free 6x6 inch blank canvas to create a unique artwork. Artists of all abilities and skill levels are encouraged to participate. All 400 canvases will be collected and assembled into a 24' mosaic and is exhibited with opening receptions in all five regions of the Keys. Pick up your canvas today and do it yourself or come to one of our free workshops in January. Each workshop is
led by professional local artist and supplies will be provided.
Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to create a small piece of artwork that will be displayed throughout the Keys to benefit our students, local artists and arts organizations. Canvases will be randomly chosen and shipped in April with each $35 donation to the Arts Council.
Workshops times and venues are:
Tuesday, January 5th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM --
Key Largo Library- Community Room.
RSVP: 305.852.7494 Cris Sandifer.
Monday, January 11
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from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
- Big Pine Key - Artists in Paradise Gallery.
RSVP: 305-304-6005 Sue D'Antonio.
Tuesday, January 12
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from 6:00 - 9:00 PM -
Marathon - Giorgione Fine Art, Gulfside Village.
RSVP: 305.407.0225 Ganine Giorgione
For complete details and to sign up for a canvas, and see pickup and drop-off locations -
please visit the website -
www.keysarts.com
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The Blast uses Constant Contact for production/creation, database maintenance, and delivery. Their system and support are excellent.
866-876-8464
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The Old Island Restoration Foundation, a Key West institution for over 50 years, announces the availability of grant funding for preservation of the architectural and cultural heritage of Key West. Individuals and
tax exempt entities located in the City of Key West are eligible. Deadline for receipt of applications is January 22, 2016. For information and application forms go
www.oirf.org or call (305) 294-9501.
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NEXT WEEK THE 1/18 ISSUE will have photos from their event at The Blue Room
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Call to Artists, Vendors & Musicians - The Garden will host the 2016 GardenFest Key West & The Green Market Place on February 13th & 14th, 2016 from 10AM - 4PM. This is a fair including tropical and native plants, Earth based arts and crafts with nature themes or composed of natural materials, eco-friendly products and services, and conservation oriented nonprofit organizations. Food Vendors, Artists, Musicians and Non-profit Organizations are all welcome to take part in this event. For an application and more information please email tropicalgardenevents@gmail.com or call the Garden at 305-296-1504. You can also visit our website for event & vendor information at http://www.kwbgs.org/events.asp
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Native, rare, and endangered plants will be offered for sale at The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, 5210 College Road, on Stock Island
Saturday, January 16th, from
10 am to Noon. Choose from over 1,500 plants and 150 species of butterfly and bird attracting plants propagated by the Garden's volunteers in sizes from one-gallon to 15-gallon pots. Garden members receive a 15% discount. All proceeds directly benefit the Garden's conservation program. For more information call 305-296-1504 or visit
www.keywestbotanicalgarden.org
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NOTE FURTHER DOWN A look at a few Special Events in 2016
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The Keys Blast certainly can't give you all the upcoming events ; and other publications Provide links to more extensive Calender of Events Like TDC, Florida Keys Council of the Arts, & Mile Zero. Jenna Stauffer excites/informs us on her Morning TV Show. Lynda Frechette has most of the entertainment schedules and news covered. I check the Mile Zero Calendar every day to see what events I may not know about that I want to cover/attend.
http://www.milezerokeywest.com/calendar/
http://www.milezerokeywest.com/category/gallery/ . Of course Mandy, Gwen, Todd, Kay and the Gang at The Citizen have so much Info. ( I Read my On-Line Subscription Everyday); and of course The Weekly, Conch Color, and Konk Life Provide KW with Great Info as well....
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Exhibit@TWKW.ORG 10a-5pm M-Sat
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2016 SMALL WORKS CALENDAR
Feb. 12th: Deadline for Receiving all Entry Submissions,
Feb. 22nd: Notification of Acceptance
March 11th: Deadline for Accepted Work to be at Gallery.
March 18th & 19th: 2016 SMALL WORKS EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTIONS
April 18th: Exhibition Concludes
About our entry process:
The Lemonade Stand Gallery's Annual Small Works Show started in 2005 and since then has exhibited artists from around the globe. The entry process is easy. The only requirement is that the finished work is under 10 inches in any direction including the frame. All media is considered as long it is original - this includes photography. A selected jury determines which pieces get chosen for this year's exhibit. Artists have the opportunity to enter up to three pieces. If a piece is sold, the payment to the artist is a 50/50 gallery split. Together, the gallery and artist will determine the price before the opening reception. Artists are responsible for shipping to and from the gallery.
This year we are using "Call for Entry" for our entry process. We chose them because a lot of Florida Keys artists might already have an account and the South Florida Cultural Consortium Grant uses Call For Entry as well. For any other inquiries please email Caroline Stover-Sickmen at
caroline@lettynowak.com ; Click LINK2 for Facebook Page
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BodyZone Fitness Center. Go to website for class schedule; as well as this link CLASS SCHEDULE
2740 N. Roosevelt Blvd. (Winn Dixie Plaza) 305-292-2930 Now Open at 5:30AM
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Our current specials are:
12 month membership $499 plus tax,
$20 initiation fee for NEW members only.
The gym is almost 10,000 square feet now! PLUS FOR OUT OF TOWN GUESTS : $13.95 PER DAY & $60 PER WEEK.
We are now a Silver Sneakers, Healthways, Prime AND Silver&Fit facility. Also our classes are expanding again, we have 26 classes a week. Spinning is now included with our All Inclusive Membership.
Direct link for classes http://bodyzonekeywest.com/timetable/
The Spinning program that was offered is full. We offer Zumba, Tai Chi, Cardio Kick, Boxing, Boot Camp, Spinning, Cardio Sculpt, Strength, Core Strength, Yoga, Ballet/Flexibility, Pilates. All classes are complimentary to members. Non members can drop into any class for $10, $15 for Spinning.
We will have a therapy center coming soon within the gym. The plan is to be operational by Jan 20.
We will also have a specialized Pilates class that is private and utilizes equipment. This began Jan 7.
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ALSO
The Southernmost Coconut Castaways, the OFFICIAL Home "Friend Club" of Howard Livingston and the MM24 Band, will be having their "5
th Anniversary/Birthday Party Jump Up" (social) Wednesday, January 20
th at Mangrove Mama's at MM 20 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Raffles, prizes, give aways, contests, awards, and LIVE music provided by Adrienne Zolondick & Jade Storm until 10:00 p.m.!
Everyone is ALWAYS welcome to attend
! 305-619-4414
PLUS
The Southernmost Coconut Castaways, the OFFICIAL Home "Friend Club" of Howard Livingston & The MM 24 Band, sold soft drinks and hotdogs at the recent Island Art Festival in Big Pine Key and presented ½ of the total receipts back to The Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce.
L-R Marc A. Hollander, Southernmost Coconut Castaways Vice President, Susan K. Miller, Executive Director of the LKCC, and Nira Tocco, Membership Director of The Southernmost Coconut Castaways. Photo by Kathy Boyce.
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Here are just two of his hundreds of Photo Galleries; Hit link below for many galleries
NEXT WEEK IN THE JAN 18 ISSUE : A Photo Gallery from Johnny White "Wounded Warriors"; of course if you go to his site after 1/11 or so ; It will probably be out with many other great galleries.
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Great News from local Photographer William Rowell :
A lot has happened since Island Arts closed.. I am opening my own gallery on Simonton near the old Pelican Poop at 316 1/2 Simonton... Mostly my photography and possibly as many as six local artists? I have a couple in mind. Island Arts ; was a great little arts and crafts place and I am very glad to have been part of it
Facebook
LINK2
My phone is 305-619-1320.
Check out their great coupons & look for their weekly section about Food/Healthy Living from Charlie Wilson
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WWW.MOTE.ORG Exciting News about their new building in Sumerrland Key
Philanthropic donations for Mote Marine Laboratory's new research and education facility in the Florida Keys have surpassed the $1.5 million mark with help from a new gift: a $325,000 donation from the Charles and Margery Barancik Foundation. Barancik Foundation representatives said they value the work Mote is doing at its existing property on Summerland Key, Fla., where the new facility will be built. To read the complete E-Newsletter hit LINK18
Here are a few E-newsletters released the past week ; some of the topics are Red Tide Monitoring, Global Environmental Study & Dolphin Calf Rescued
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New Issues released last 2 weeks Inc. New Underwater Robot & Sustainable Seafood Challenge.
LINK12 ; LINK13 ; LINK14 ; LINK15 ;LINK16 ;
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just released E-Newsletter " MOTE Applauds US-Cuban Agreement facilitating Ocean Science & Stewardship"Hit
LINK17 ;
LINK18 Has otters. Here is another
LINK19 ; that came first week of January
BAYVIEW PARK MOVIE SERIES STARTS AT DUSK 1ST &3RD FRIDAY, CLICK LINK1 FOR MORE INFO & TO VOTE ON MOVIES TO WATCH
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305-809-4700X236 33 East Quay Rd,
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary protects 2,900 square nautical miles of critical marine habitat, including coral reef, hard bottom, sea grass meadows, mangrove communities and sand flats, as well as shipwrecks and maritime heritage resources. NOAA and the state of Florida manage the sanctuary.
PLUS Rachel tell us about :
Free Public Talk:
United States Coast Guard Secretary Class 80 Years of History and Service
by
Indiana University's Director of Underwater Science, Dr. Charlie Beeker : January 21, 2016, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Murray Nelson Government Center, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo
Celebrate the 80th anniversary of the launching of the "Secretary" class U.S. Coast Guard cutters and learn about their role in history and in the Florida Keys. Of the seven cutters, three now call the Florida Keys home. The
Bibb were sunk as artificial reefs off Key Largo in 1987 and the
Ingham's home port is at the Key West Maritime Museum.
About the Speaker: Dr. Charlie Beeker has worked closely with the Sanctuary for more than 25 years and is responsible for assisting in the development of the Sanctuary's Shipwreck Trail, San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve as well as the National Register Nomination of the artificial reef
Duane.
Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to join the free, fun-filled Discovery Saturday at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
(
35 East Quay Road, Key West) on Saturday, January 16th from 10:00 am
to 11:00 am. Make your own coral animal to take home. Play a game of "Build A Reef." Take an "Ocean Pledge."
For more inf
ormation contact 305-809-4750
Space is limited, so please call to register.
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The monthly meeting of the Marathon Garden Club will take place on Friday, January 15
th
at 1 p.m. at the garden club, 5270 Overseas Highway, MM50
Bayside
. Thomas
Guice
from
Bullis
Bromeliads
in Homestead, FL will cover the characteristics of
bromeliads
, how they differ from one another and their growing habits. He will have many varieties on hand for his presentation as well as for sale. Come join the club for this interesting presentation! Guests are always welcome. Call 305-743-4971 or visit
www.marathongardenclub.org
for more information. ALSO Saturday, January 23rd, the Marathon Garden Club, 5270 Overseas Highway, MM50, Gulf will hold their annual January Jamboree from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Local plant experts will be on hand to answer questions. Plants and orchids for sale, local vendors, jewelry, pottery, rummage sale, hot dogs, and fun! Here is your chance to buy plants grown in the Keys that are specifically geared to our climate and soil conditions
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Entertainment Schedule Next Week : Days Noon-5p, Nights 6p-10p.
Day Schedule : M. Roger Koleka, Tues. Bobby Enloe, Wed. Roger Jokela, Thur. Wyatt Hurts, Fri. "Emily", Sat. Wyatt Hurts, Sun. Bobby Enloe. Nigh Schedule : M. Wyatt Hurts, Tues. Nina Newton, Wed. Douglas Fowler, Thur. Bobby Enloe, Fri. Nina Newton., Sat., Bobby Enloe, Sun. Dough Fowler.
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A few More Photos that Captured 2015 but First
Exclusive to Key West Gallery
Introducing
Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea is an edition of just 100 and is exclusive to Key West Gallery. With this beautiful ruby red patina and little lady bug for good luck this sculpture is expected to sell out quickly. Call to reserve your Bougainvillea today 305-292-9339 or email
info@keywestgallery.com
Bougainvillea Edition Size 100 Dimensions 4.5" x 5.25" x 5.75 $400 .
Key West Gallery packs, ships and insures most items
free of charge within the United States with
international shipping also available. Click LINK1 for more images of Frogman
Other Upcoming Key West Gallery Events
VIP Event Jan 29 & 30
Frogman.
VIP Event
Feb 5, 6 & 7
Eric Christensen.
VIP Event
Feb 8-14
Peter Max ; with Peter Max
in Gallery Feb 13 & 14. VIP Event
Feb 15- 21
Thomas Arvid. V
IP Event
Feb 25- 28
Bill Mack / Gary Welton.
PLUS JAN 16 & 17
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GNO GIRLS NIGHT OUT
Wednesday, January 27th - Girls Night Out is hosting a wine and hors d'oeuvres reception at Wine-O and Top Spa at La Concha Hotel. Tickets to this event are $10 online or $15 at the door, which includes complimentary hors d'oeuvres, wine specials and infused tea martinis. Top Spa will offer mini spa indulgences and 20% off retail purchases made that evening. Five dollars of each ticket sale going to Wesley House Family Services. There will also be a raffle for a Top Spa package. All proceeds from the raffle will go to Wesley House Family Services. The first 50 tickets purchased will receive a goodie bag from the Top Spa. Sorry Gentlemen - this is a LADIES ONLY event!!
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Frangipani Gallery Opened a New Exhibition & Sodu Celebrates their 10th. Anniversary 1102 Duval. David Scott Meier (L) & Sandy Sun (R).
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David Scott Meier's popular prints and paintings are featured during January in our gallery. Highlighting the collection is a group of oils depicting tiny bunnies. Meier's popular giclee prints on canvas are favorites; some are embellished with 23 carat gold. Many dogs and cats populate his works.
Sandy Sun is a ceramic artist who makes unique pieces inspired by the natural beauty of Key West. Ocean life, such as fish, turtles, and starfish, as well as the exquisite flowers, trees, and leaves of the Florida Keys feature prominently in her work. Many of her pieces incorporate sgraffito, which means "to scratch" in Italian. It involves layering colored slips and carving back the layers into a design, revealing the contrasting color of the clay beneath. She also hand-sculpts detailed fish and turtles, and her new works feature dimensional wall tiles. Her pieces reflect both the asymmetry and order found in nature.
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Wesley House Family Services presents its 33nd Annual Valentine's Gala, Sunday, February 14, 6:30-9:30 pm, on the grounds of the historic Curry Mansion Inn, 511 Caroline St., Key West. The evening features live music and dancing, a world-class dinner buffet, open bar, and the island's largest and most anticipated annual silent auction. General Admission: $55 in advance, $60 at the door; limited VIP seating $125. All proceeds benefit Wesley House Family Services. Tickets available at www.KeysTix.com. www.wesleyhouse.org.
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Next Wine Tasting Jan. 20 6-8P
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Paulette Summers sends regards and sent us a link to get weekly FDOT info. Roads and FDOT Construction Projects. To reach out to her : Psummers@MrgMiami.com 786-510-3921
305-294-2587
Click
LINK2
for their Calendar of Events. 1/12 is Business After Hours 5:30-7:30 at DoubleTree Grand Key Resort "Sanctuary Lounge" 3990 S. Roos. Blvd. ( Members Only Please) & 2/3 Business After Hours 5:30-7:30 at Ibis Bay Resort 3101 N. Roos. Blvd. More Info on Both in the Calendar of Events.
KW Chamber Installation & Awards Banquet 1/23 Sat 6P at Marriott
KW Chamber Membership Meeting & Luncheon 1/27 Noon at Casa Marina. The Chamber was nice enough to provide the Link to their Chamber Chowder E-Newsletter; packed with Great Info. Click
The chamber website,
www.keywestchamber.org
attracts thousands of consumers in search of businesses like yours. To support our members seeking to grow their business, the chamber is proud to announce
the first website advertising campaign of 2016! Our brand new website went live in March 2015 and it looks amazing and is performing equally as well. With the new website we will also be continuing our
member-exclusive website advertising program.
Our Chamber Marketing Consultant, Rob Knight will be meeting with members NEXT WEEK, January 11th thru the 15th. If you're interested in learning how to increase visibility, strengthen your connection to the chamber, and gain more customers, we would love to help. To schedule your appointment call 574-529-4456 or email Rob at RKDigital.Biz@gmail.com; Act fast - all online marketing packages will be sold on a first come, first served basis.
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WWW.KWBGONLINE.ORG
305-294-4603
Click
GREEN LINK
Click Green link above for complete event schedule and other Info. Next WKBG Mixer : Jan. 13. Next Luncheon 2/3
at Marriott Beachside 3841 N. Roos. Blvd..
ALSO KEY WEST FOLLIES JAN 15 AT TWT 8PM
UPDATED INFO FROM PETER ARNOW
Follies Performs Friday Jan 15 at Tennessee Williams Theatre
Free Trolley Service from Aqua Nightclub
Key West-don't forget that the highly anticipated Key West Business Guild's presentation of the second annual Key West Follies performs Friday, January 15 at the Tennessee Williams Theatre at 8 PM. Director Rick Dery has again assembled an all- star local cast to star in 14 acts (with one intermission.). Applaud your favorite local talent in the professional environment of the Tennessee Williams Theatre. The event features the lighting designs of the theatre's lighting director Anthony Palmer which was so well received last year at the first revival. The theatre bars will remain open after the performance and there will be an impromptu mixer between the cast and the audience.
Tickets start at $20 up and are available on line at
www.keystix.com or at the door.
The Guild is providing free trolley service to and from the theatre, leaving and returning to the Aqua Nightclub at 711 Duval Street (boarding in the rear on Angela Street.) The trolley leaves at 7:30 PM and returns at 10:30 PM. For more information call the Guild at 305-294-4605.ALSO HERE IS THE LINK to the KW Follies Facebook Page :
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Q Magazine from Neil Chamberlain
Scott Pridgen Executive Dir.
What Better Way To Say THANKS Than A Party And Some Awards?
AIDS Help extends a hand of gratitude to the Keys community for 2015 volunteerism, donations, participation and attendance by inviting you and yours to drop by The Bottlecap Lounge/Blue Room, 1128 Simonton, on Monday, January 11
th.
From 6- 8 p.m. graze snack platters...enjoy a cash bar...and find out who will be taking home plaques in categories like Volunteer of the Year, Employee of the Year, Humanitarian of the Year, The President's Award and The "Good Sport" Award.
Agency Executive Director Scott Pridgen will also locally and formally announce what, with massive thanks to the Mile Markers biking team, AIDS Help received in award funding from The SMART Ride 12.
Arrive hungry, thirsty and with an acceptance speech. There may not be a red carpet out front but, to AIDS Help, everyone is a winner.
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Alison Morales Kerr from The Fla. Dept. of Health in Monroe Co. sends regards; and this info below. She can be reached at 305-809-5607 Alison.Morales@FlHealth.gov
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. Please Go to our Facebook Companion Page for the ALL the Photo Galleries and Complete Issues; this past season
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Hit
LINK5 for their Latest E-Newsletter ; Great Reading that will be so beneficial to your Health
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The Key West City Commission paid tribute to one of the Keys' biggest treasures -- County Historian Tom Hambright -- by proclaiming January 5
Hambright has worked for the Monroe County Library in Key West for the past 30 years. During that time, Tom has given presentations on Keys history to most of the nonprofit organizations in the county, from Key Largo to Key West. He has worked with authors, students, journalists, film producers, and scholars, sharing his wealth of knowledge. He assisted in the planning for and construction of a new wing for the Florida History collection that he helped develop and now oversees.
Before joining the library staff, Tom served 21 years with the Navy, retiring as Lieutenant Commander. Following that retirement, he worked as Curator for the Lighthouse Museum and East Martello for three years. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Old Island Restoration Foundation, the Salvation Army, and the Key West Art and Historical Society. He has also served on the board of the Key West Maritime Historical Society and has published articles in the Florida Keys Sea Heritage Journal and The Florida Genealogist. He has produced the daily column "Today in Keys History'' for the Key West Citizen with his wife, Lynda for many years.
During the past ten years, Hambright has ensured improved access to our local history by contributing more than 18,000 images with descriptions to the Web. But with all of these accomplishments, Hambright is probably best loved in the community for his accessibility and his encyclopedic knowledge of local history and lore.
"Although the Florida History archival collection has grown to be an extensive collection of unique materials, Tom's own memory is the real treasure of the collection," stated Mayor Craig Cates in the proclamation. "Tom Hambright is an extraordinary ambassador for Monroe County, and the City of Key West, and a historic treasure to the community."
The always humble historian thanked the commission for the honor. "In particular," he said, "I would like to thank the unique Florida Keys and Key West for having such a great history that gave me this job."
Commissioners Margaret Romero, Sam Kaufman, Jimmy Weekley and Clayton Lopez, County Historian Tom Hambright, Commissioners Richard Payne and Billy Wardlow, and Mayor Craig Cates.
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GREEN LINK
for New City of key West SmartPhone App
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WWW.MYFWC.COM Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission 888-404-3922.
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Go to their FB Link for Upcoming events. AHiggins@Cityofkeywest-fl.gov
Green Business Certification Pilot
Interested in getting a green edge to your business? Want guidance for how to make your operations greener? The City of Key West is doing a first run of Green Business Certifications with folks who want to put their names on the map. The program is all online so you can learn whenever you want, and it gives you lots of resources and information on over 1,100 different ways your business can go green.
·Watch this video to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bf3GvVed5x0
·Then sign up here: http://www.gbb.org/key-west/
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For more questions, email ahiggins@cityofkeywest-fl.gov
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Florida Keys Council of the Arts
"Changing Tides" Members Show ends 1/21
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31st. Annual Key West Craft Show Jan 30 & 31 More Info in the next few weeks; Click
LINK1 for an Application
Painting by Martha DePoo
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WWW.FLA-KEYS.COM "The Florida Keys & Key West Come As You Are"
TDC does an amazing job.
Here is the January 2016 "Keys Traveler" : Hit this LINK ;
Go to their website for "Keys Traveler".
You can sign up for their Keys Traveler to receive it via E-Mail. A few of the items in the Jan. Issue : Food & Wine Festivals, "No Name" 5K Run/Walk, Celtic Festival, Seafood Festivals, Quantum Sailing Races, Profiles in Paradise, Lots of Videos inc. this of Sushi Dropping on NYE :
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Sheriff Ramsay and MCSO sent over a few pics from "Wounded Warriors"; to see more simply go to their Facebook Page above
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TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR ANNUAL ANNE MCKEE ARTIST'S FUND FINE ART AUCTION
Tickets are now available for the annual Anne McKee Artist's Fund fine art auction. Attendees can choose from the work of
62 Florida Keys artists, ranging from renowned masters to emerging talents,
at the auction on Sunday, January 31st.
The annual auction raises money for project-based grants to Keys visual, literary and performing artists. This year the doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and the auction will begin at 7:00 p.m. at Fort East Martello on South Roosevelt Boulevard in Key West. Under the guidance of auctioneer Tom Luna, attendees can bid on original paintings, sculpture, photography, fiber art, ceramics, mixed media, jewelry and more.
This annual event is unique among the Keys' fine art auctions, because it is supported by artists with the sole purpose of benefiting artists. Each participating artist receives 50 percent of the proceeds from the sale of his or her work, while the McKee Fund receives the remainder to award to Keys artists for select projects. Founded by longtime Key West resident Anne McKee, the not-for-profit fund has awarded more than $245,000 since 1994. Artist works will be displayed for viewing at Fort East Martello from January25th until the auction. Images of the works can also be seen on the Anne McKee Artist's Fund Facebook page.
A ticket to the auction includes an open bar, gourmet hors d'oeuvres from New York Pasta Garden as well as champagne and desserts. There is plenty of free parking.
Tickets are $35 per person at www.keystix.com and at the door the night of the event. For more information about the Anne McKee Artists Fund and its annual auction and artist grants, visit
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"On January 18th, United Way of the Florida Keys will be participating in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. The MLK Day of Service is part of the president's national call to service initiative, United We Serve. It calls for Americans from all walks of life to work together in seeking solutions for community problems, making the holiday "a day on, not a day off."
In the spirit of community, on MLK Day our United Way will be mobilizing volunteers at two local nonprofits: the Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center in Tavernier (
92080 Overseas Hwy
) and the soup kitchen at the Basilica of St. Mary in Key West (
1010 Windsor Ln
). Five volunteers are needed at St. Mary's for cleaning, preparing, and serving meals from 3:30 to 5:30pm, and three additional volunteers are needed in the morning from 10am-noon to help cook the food. At the Bird Center, five volunteers are needed to clean and help with routine maintenance projects from approximately 10am to 1pm.
If you are interested in participating, please contact: vista@keysunitedway.org."
Chelsea Wait;
Americorps VISTA member;
United Way of the Florida Keys;
(305) 735-1929
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FINtastic 5K Colors of the Reef Run/Walk for Gerald Adams Elementary.
2/27/16 8am. Wear white and get splashed with color on the course!! Starts/Ends at Salute!
http://www.themeruns.com/fintastic-5k/
PAL and Autism 5K Run/Walk.
5/9/16 8am. These two chariteis team up for an awesome event through downtown Key West. Starts and ends at HOB Middle School.
http://www.themeruns.com/pal-5k/
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Bayview Park Green Market every Thursday 9a-2pm and now every Sat. Big Pine Key Farmers Market at St. Peters Church 8a-3p. Call Jason at 561-929-0237 and LINK1 for their FB Page
Julie Joyce sends Regards and tells us : The Florida Keys Watercolor Society holds their first meeting of the season on Wednesday, January 20th at 10:00 to discuss their up coming 34th Annual Judged Exhibition held in the main Gallery of the Marathon Community Theater located at MM 47.5 ocean....behind Plaza Grill Restaurant.
Sunday, March 6th from 5:00-7:00 kicks off the event with an Opening Reception and all are welcome. Enjoy an evening of Music ~ Hors Doeurves ~ Raffles ~ and Award Ceremony where 8 Artists will receive a ribbon.
The art exhibit will open along with the MCTs production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, on Thursday evening, March 10th thru Saturday April 9th. Viewing is before the curtain and during intermissions of the musical and each Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11-4 with an artist from the society there to welcome you. The paintings will be for sale with 20% going to the Theater as a gesture of "Artists Helping The Arts". The Watercolor Society invites Florida Keys Watercolorists to attend the January 20th meeting at 10:00 at the Marathon Community Theater...and if interested plan on entering two paintings in the exhibit. Visit www.fkwcs.com Any questions call Julie 305-731-3046. Below "Tropical Orchids" by Julie Joyce
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RELAY FOR LIFE APRIL 16 10A-11P
For more info on this year's Relay for Life Contact Alana Wortsman at 305-296-2333X4906 Alana.wortsman@Cancer.org
The Relay for Life Season is made up of hundreds events/activities prior to the Main event on 4/16. You can join a team or your company organization can create a team. In fact ; it is the best Publicity you can get ; as well as helping Find A Cure...
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January Take Stock in Children Contact Chuck Licis 305-293-1546 .
January is National Mentoring month, a time during which we celebrate the service, dedication, and passion of our nearly 250 Take Stock in Children mentors who are making a positive difference in the lives of our Take Stock in Children scholars in Monroe County schools. For more Info. go to website or call Chuck
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Key West Artisan Market Kicked Off New Season
10 am to 2 pm at the Restaurant Store.
The event gives residents and visitors alike a chance to shop fresh and local. The parking lot at 1111 Eaton is transformed into a showcase of art, photography, jewelry and unique local handicrafts made exclusively in the Keys. There is eclectic entertainment, local author book signings, demonstrations and sampling.
Guests will be able to taste and buy local specialties including fresh Cole's Peace bakery items, expanded farmer's market fruits and vegetables, shrimp, smoked meats, cheeses, wine, honey, salt and spices, pasta, honey, bacon jam and other culinary delights.
Concessions, wine and a broad craft beer selection will be onsite. At least four brews from Old Island Brewing, located within the Restaurant Store, will be featured.
Local participants are juried each market for vendor stalls. Demonstrations, musicians, performers & nonprofits may qualify for free or reduced space. Visit
www.planetreg.com/KWAM
for information.
The Key West Artisan Market is a proud supporter of the City of Key West's Preserve Island Life Campaign. This initiative is about promoting the little things we can do to increase our community sustainability and resilience. The Market is working in partnership with the Green Coordinators to offer fun, weekly themes that reinforce these efforts by offering resources and education to our guests.
Please mark your calendars for the entire season of Artisan Markets. Dates have been set for Sundays every three weeks in season.
Jan. 31 Culinary & Wine Show, Feb. 21 Recycle-Upcycle, March 31 Free Wheelin Edition & Custome Bicycle Show, April 3 Ocean Awareness, April 24 Conch Republic "Brew Days" Here are two pics from the last Artisan Market; if you go to the Link for the entire Dec 7 Issue ; you will many addition pics from the last event :
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Nature Walks, Full Moon Kayak Tours, Nature Photo Classes, Bike Tours, Florida Keys Refuge events; and so much more involving Conservation & Nature; please check out their recent E-Newsletter Click
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281 Front St. 305-295-6616
Hit this link for their latest e-Newsletter LINK1
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The newest Exhibition :
Rob O'Neal, Islands in the (Gulf) Stream: A photography exhibit of Key West & Cuba ;
December 11, 2015 - April 19, 2016.
First Annual Family-Friendly "Picnic Under The Stars" with Boys & Girls Club, Key West Art & Historical Society, Mote Marine, and Womankind
Four of the island's community organizations are joining forces to celebrate an evening "Picnic Under The Stars" at Fort East Martello on January 23, 2016, starting at 5:00 pm.
Participants can bring a blanket to this family-friendly event and raise a toast to the environmental, education, arts and culture, and health care missions that each organization maintains while enjoying live music, food truck vendors, libations, and games and activities for kids. Gourmet picnic baskets from select restaurants will be available for pre-purchase, and raffle tickets featuring a cultural trip for two to Cuba, art bikes, and signed Guy Harvey prints will also be available.
Tickets for this joint fundraiser are only $10 and can be purchased at the door or online at
KWAHS.ORG- pre-order your picnic basket online as well. "Picnic Under The Stars" is sponsored by Shipyard Brewing, Refreshment Services Pepsi, Papa's Pilar, Bombora Vodka, Guy Harvey Ocean, Green Parrot Bar, and Florida Keys T.R.E.E. Institute. For more information, contact Key West Art & Historical Society Development Director Christine Nottage at 305.295.6616 x 111 or
cnottage@kwahs.org
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ALSO PARASAIL , BOAT RENTALS, SAFARI TOURS, REEF SNORKELING TRIPS
Of Course ; they also have their extremely inexpensive 2hr. Dinner cruise 7 days a week : $59 for Adults, $39 for 12 -5 YO, & NC for 5 & Younger
  
  
 
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305-809-3776
Solid Waste Coordinator for The City of Key West Dee Dee Green
tells us : "City code
in reference to placing carts out for collection : Carts may be placed curbside after 4pm the evening before your collection day, and need to be taken off the street by 8pm the same day of collection. This applies to Key West proper. You can take your plastic bags and small pieces of styrofoam back to Publix or Winn Dixie who have collection bins located by the entrances". No Plastic bags or Styrofoam in the Blue Containers. Hit this LINK4 for the Recycle/Waste Pages from the City of KW
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Key West & Lower Keys Habitat for Humanity 305-294-9006
for Lower Keys Habitat for Humanity
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Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System
(GCOOS)
Susan.Martin@Gcoos.org 979-845-3900
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Hit LINK1 for their Latest E-Newsletter with detailed Info on Exhibitions, Awesome Events in Jan. & Feb. , and An Amazing Amount of Varied Interest Classes in January.
Some of the Features : Some of the Classes : I-Phonograaphy with Shirley Drevich 1/23, Portrait Photography by Andrew Painter 1/3-17 ( Sundays), WaterColor 1 Seminar & Studio Sessions by Sean Callahan 1/4-25 ( Mondays), Basic Anatomy by Alaina Plowdrey 1/5-26 (Tuesdays), Paint Your Pet by Maggie Ruley 1/6-27 Wednesdays), Basic Drawing by Mike Rooney 1/6-20 ( Wednesdays), Unfocused : Photography Working Group by Mark Hedden (Many dates Jan./Feb. & March), PLUS A FEW SPECIAL EVENTS INC. Storytelling by Adam Russell & Kelly Lever 1/16 10a-4p, Art Journaling by Cricket Desmarais 1/20-22,
ALSO HIT LINK2 for the Latest E-Newsletter about their Concerts at TSKW ; here is one of them; 3 performances on 1/13 &14
also LINK3; for another recent E-Newsletter about First Thursday Art Stroll that happened on 1/7 and the 2 new Exhibitions/Receptions for "16 Tons" by John Martini and "92 in the Shade" by Garth Holtkamp
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954-522-8445
Here is a Special Letter from Maestro & Music Dir. Sebrina Alfonso.
Due to Space Constraints ; can only Publish a few Paragraphs; fairly certain that if you go their Website you can view Entire
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The Symphony has begun an international travel program where we travel with our patrons and experience the music and culture of other countries. Last August we traveled on the Blue Danube from Budapest to Prague. I have to be honest I was surprised how much I enjoyed the trip and am looking forward to our trip next May which travels from Paris to Normandy then back to Paris. It was a truly magical adventure!
The campaign is a raffle for the Paris Cruise next May. It includes a cabin for 2 and 2 round trip tickets from Air Canada. The value of the package is $13,200.00.
We have so much more music to bring you for the 2016 season and are excited about our plans for the 2016-17 Season. Let's make sure all our campaigns are successful. Give a $100 donation and receive a chance to win a trip of a life time. Give more hundreds and get more chances!
J
Only 300 tickets will be raffled and the winner announced in early February. The Symphony office will fill out your raffle ticket/s and send you your numbered stub. Here is the LINK1 to make a donation
Or call 954-522-8445 to donate over the phone or send your donation by check to: South Florida Symphony ~ 221 SW 3rd Avenue ~ Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312; Thank you, for caring about your Symphony. Happy New Year! Sebrina
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Forgotten Felines 305-743-2520
Forgotten Felines is an all volunteer organization which provides food and veterinary care to homeless and abandoned cats in the Middle and Lower Keys. They also place adoptable cats in loving homes and strive to educate the public about the importance of proper care and spay/neuter of pets. In the nearly two decades of its existence, Forgotten Felines has spayed/neutered more than 3,000 cats. They also maintain a number of daily feeding stations which service several hundred homeless cats.
On behalf of the officers, directors, volunteers, and, most importantly the abandoned and feral cats for which we provide food, spay/neuter services, vaccinations, and medical care, Forgotten Felines of the Florida Keys would like to thank all of the generous donors who opened their hearts and their wallets during our recent fundraiser. The event was a huge success, meeting the goal that had been set by the leadership.
A special thanks goes out to Marathon businessman and animal lover Richie Morretti who made a matching grant for the first $5,000 collected in the drive.
Forgotten Felines of the Florida Keys will hold its first quarterly meeting of the season at the Martin Luther Chapel (behind the NAPA store on Overseas Highway in Marathon) January 16th. The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. and the public is invited. Refreshments will be served.
If you are unable to attend, but are interested in becoming a Forgotten Felines volunteer or to make a donation should call (305) 743-2520 OR 305-515-2759. Jerry Dykhuisen sends regards and this end of the year report :
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IMPORTANT HEALTH INFO FROM ERIC ELLOIE
Two Cruise Parties :Deer Run Bed and Breakfast, 1997 Long Beach Road, Big Pine Key, FL 33043
Thur, January 7, 2016, 6pm & Dancing Pathways, 31328 Avenue E, Big Pine Key, FL
Thu, January 14, 2016, 6:30pm
Details:
Learn about the upcoming cruise Holistic Holiday at Sea. This cruise includes cooking classes that focus on healthy foods, exercise classes, and talks and presentations from some of the top names in Holistic Health. All of this is enjoyed while cruising on the beautiful and eco- friendly Divina, which features a gambling casino, Broadway-size theatre, the Infinity Pool. Contact Eric Elloie to RSVP: 305-842-1320.
Acupuncture and Alternative Medicine Event : Clinic of Alternative Medicine, 3420 Duck Ave, Key West, FL 33040 ;Mon, January 18, 2016, 5:45pm
Details:
Learn about different methods used in Oriental medicine, including acupuncture, medicinal massage, and more. Meet the staff of the Clinic of Alternative Medicine, and hear Eric of the Body Concierge speak on how you can implement these methods to better your health. Contact Eric Elloie to RSVP: 305-842-1320
Tues. Jan 26 5:45
Health Food Speech and Tour, Food for Thought, 5800 Overseas Hwy #23, Marathon, FL 33050
Meet with Eric Elloie of The Body Concierge to learn about the benefits of choosing healthy options, then enjoy a guided tour of the store highlighting products. Bring any questions about eating healthy, and prepare to be wowed. Contact Eric Elloie to RSVP: 305-842-1320
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Hit this Link to their Facebook event :
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5210 College Rd. 305-296-150
Emily Sipe also reminds us : Call to Artists, Vendors & Musicians - The Garden will host the 2016 GardenFest Key West & The Green Market Place on February 13th & 14th, 2016 from 10AM - 4PM. This is a fair including tropical and native plants, Earth based arts and crafts with nature themes or composed of natural materials, eco-friendly products and services, and conservation oriented nonprofit organizations. Food Vendors, Artists, Musicians and Non-profit Organizations are all welcome to take part in this event. For an application and more information please email tropicalgardenevents@gmail.com or call the Garden at 305-296-1504. You can also visit our website for event & vendor information at http://www.kwbgs.org/events.asp
Emily Sipe also reminds us :
Garden Open Daily from 10am-4pm
*Facility Rentals Meetings by Appointment Only*
Ask me about how you can can travel to Cuba with the Garden! FURTHER DOWN A FEW OF THEIR EVENTS IN 2016
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Key Accents 804 Caroline St. 305-293-8555
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WWW.TURTLEHOSPITAL.ORG 305-743-2552 2396 OS HWY. MARATHON
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cliff@MarathonFlorida.com Go on line for some entertaining Middle Keys Local Programming; to get involved in TV88 call Cliff at 305-587-9830.
A Message from Florida Keys TV :
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his past year has been an extremely rewarding one for TV88, shown by the rapidly growing viewership. The viewership more than doubled since it started streaming TV88 on
www.FloridaKeysTelevision.com
last month.
MESSAGE TO THE VIEWING AUDIENCE -
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR WATCHING. IT IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED.
For those wishing to know more about TV88 and what the future holds:
The 12 month lease agreement with Comcast is over on January 14th, and we will not be renewing.
There are 2 main reasons for this decision - 1. Comcast raised the monthly rate 40% making it impossible for a small community television channel like ourselves to have fun doing what we do!
2. Comcast's subscriber base is declining rapidly either because of customer dissatisfaction, because of switching to another service provider, or because of the audience converting to internet television.
We are taking the money that is no longer going to Comcast, and using it to develop a local internet television platform called "Florida Keys Television".
Florida Keys Television will be accessible to every television set in the United States without a monthly cost.
Florida Keys Television will have a lineup of a wide variety of Channels, including Channel 88 which is reserved for TV88. TV88 will continue broadcasting a recap of local events along with all the other fine programming being broadcasted currently.
Florida Keys Television will also include a news channel, a weather channel, a cooking channel, and home construction channel, a real estate channel, a travel channel, and a wide variety of other channels put together by locals and visitors to The Florida Keys - only using Florida Keys content.
Stay tuned to www.FloridaKeysTelevision.com
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HERE IS THE LINK TO THEIR LATEST E-NEWSLETTER
http://conta.cc/1PbeMwO; A few of the Features : Annual Year End Letter, JJ Grey & Mofro Concert to Benefit Reef Relief, Additions to our Retail Store on Greene St., and Art Work available from Reef Relief. PS ; They also use Constant Contact for their production and delivery.
Reef Relief is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to improving and protecting our coral reef ecosystems. Find out more at http://www.reefrelief.org or call 305-294-3100.
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Join Elizabeth Moore and Jay Elliott, amateur astronomers from the Florida Keys Astronomy Club for an "Evening with the Stars" presentation on Tuesday, January 12th
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, 5:30pm-9pm and discover the winter skies of the Florida Keys. Included will be a brief introduction on why we look at the stars and a hike through the planets to the Crane House viewing area. Here you will have opportunities to view the Great Orion Nebula, the Andromeda galaxy and much more with the aid of eight and 12 inch telescopes.
This program requires that participants be able to walk a gravel road for ½ mile. Please dress for outdoor nighttime weather. No pets allowed due to the use of telescopes and other equipment.
Admission is $6. Children under 6 are free.
For more information about "Evening with the Stars" or Crane Point, call the business office 305-743-3900 or email:
Loretta@cranepoint.net
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Raquel Crummitt
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305-292-2333
800-227-2345
The 2016 Relay For Life site is now open and ready for you!It only takes a minute to re-register your team or start up a new one: Check the registration link below (remember no fee to join)
We are looking forward to an amazing and fun campaign with you all. Let's continue the fight together and rock out this Relay! Keep on the look out for more details regarding our Relay. For more information/questions or if you forgot your username/password for the site then please contact Alana Wortsman at: Alana.Wortsman@cancer.org305-292-2333, ext. 4906. Editor's Note : "Having worked for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life the last 9 years; I can tell you that by far the Marketing/PR Value of joining a Team / Starting a Team for your company/Organization is second to none; Many smaller events take place now and go to the Big event on April 16 at HOB 10a-11pm. Of course ; the help and great feelings of Stopping Cancer Now is Amazing; as well as a great social life" The Big event is April 16 10a-11p at HOB
 
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