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The Keys
Blast Wk of Feb 8 2016 from Ed Krane & Friends.
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Impromptu Classical Concerts of Key West (L) 2/14 Eroica Trio (R) 2/28 Badke String Quartet
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Peter Max at Key West Gallery 2/13 & 14
Kelly McGillis 25th Annual IWFFA Classic ( More Pics Below)
Nyla Witmore Exhibition Kicks off with a Reception at GingerBread Square Gallery 2/8 (More Below)
Music Program at Stanley Switlik Elementary School in Marathon ( More Below)
Photo from Nick Price
FKCC's Ceramic Club's Mud Pi event & FKCC Tennessee Williams Theatre has Ben Vereen (More Below)
Mote's Manatees doing their Annual SuperBowl Pics. To see what the other one predicted & Link to this Feature go to Mote's Weekly Section
Paul Blatt did a Photo Feature on this really fun event for WomanKind "Mystics and Maestros" at The SouthernMost Inn (Formerly Pearl's) Patio Bar. Next Mystics event 3/24
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Hi Everyone; The Keys Blast going out weekly to over 7350 Keys Citizens and Businesses/Organizations plus Hundreds More Reading the Issues on our weekly Facebook Companion Page. This week in The Keys Blast : Peter Max at Key West Gallery 2/13 & 14, NAS SouthernMost Air Spectacular 4/2 & 3, Nyla Witmore Reception at GingerBread 2/8 + Pics of the Washburn / Whitney Reception, Pt. 6 "World Photos that Captured 2015", Paul Blatt's Photos from "Mystics and Maetsros"; next 3/24, Annual FKCC Mud-Pi Ceramics event 2/19 & FKCC VIP Lecture Series : Ben Vereen 2/18 at TWT, Pics from Kelly McGillis 25th Annual IWFFA Women's /Girl's Football, Impromptu Classical Concerts of KW 2/14 & 28, S. Fla. Symp. Orch. 2/25, Stanley Switlik Music Program, BVMPKW performance at Pier House 2/11, Open to all City Hall meeting on Fantasy Fest 2/11, MOTE-NOAA-Eco. Disc. Ctr.-Favor-Sanc. Friends Foundation of the Fla. Keys-Reef Relief ALL sent Updated Info., Our Weekly MCSO & City of KW Sections, 19th Annual Earth Day 5K Run 4/16 to benefit "Last Stand", All 3 KW Playhouses Active, Celebrating 30 Years Helen Harrison Gallery 2/18 Party, Aids Help CC "30 Years of Caring" 2/19 at Little White House, MFM Schedule of VIP Lecture Series : Next 2/9, Wesley House Val. Gala 2/14, Christine Fifer talks at KW Art Ctr. Member Meeting 2/12 + Exhibition "By the Book" at Kep Art starts 3/3, Pics of TSKW Receptions for GREAT Exhibitions by Michael Philip & Lou Stovall, Many events at KWAHS-TSKW-Fla. Keys Council of the Arts-KWBGS, A visit to Ganine Giorgione's Fine Art Gallery in Marathon, Red Barn Opens "Buyer & Cellar" 2/8-3/12, BirdCage Gala 2/23 at TSKW,
Our Weekly KW Chamber & KWBG Sections inc. a Call to Tallahassee that you need to make, A few Pics from the Anne McKee Artists Fund Fine Art Auction, Priscilla Coote at Gallery on Greene,
WWW.ABSOLUTELYAMAZINGEBOOKS.COM , Searle Brothers & KW Garden Club's Annual Native Plant Sale 2/12-14, KW Library Many Events inc. Cafe Con Libros on Tues. & Thurs till end of March, "Brief Notes" & Our Extensive "Music" and "Theatre" weekly sections, GardenFest at KWBGS 2/13 & 14, Karen Wray's "KW Collections" 2/12-14, FKSPCA "Bunfest" 2/20 + Annual "Spring Social" 3/11, MCSO Animal Farm Open 2/14 & 28, Marathon Garden Club meet 2/19, TWKW Exhibit has many TW Birthday Celebrations / Events in March
WWW.MILEZEROKEYWEST.COM ,
UVA Wine Tasting 2/24, Annamarie Giordano's FKCC Life Drawing Workshops, TDC's February "Keys Traveler", Isle Cook's Complete Feb.Schedule, Bayview Park Green Market Thursdays, Next Artisan Market 2/21, KW Wildlife Ctr. Benefit at West Martello Tower 2/28
Plus "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. Ed Krane 954-448-4324 EK10@AOL.COM
Editors Note : Last week I attended the Key West Business Guild Luncheon
WWW.KWBGONLINE.ORG. Their Mixers, Luncheons; and events are OPEN to ALL ;Regardless of Membership. Their Keynote Speaker is the CEO of Equality Florida Nadine Smith and traveled from Tallahassee to attend. Their is a crucial Vote Shortly. Please visit the Chambers Weekly Features in this Issue for Important Time Sensitive Info. about calling State Representatives.
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Here is Part 6 of 6 "World Photos that Captured 2015"
Cardinal Timothy Dolan stands with members of the Rockettes as he blesses camels and other animals at the start of rehearsals for the 2015 Radio City Christmas Spectacular in New York City
Spencer Platt / Getty
Oct 28.
Visitors are hit by a wave caused by a tidal bore, which surged past a barrier on the banks of Qiantang River, in Hangzhou, China. Reuters
Tibetan Buddhist nuns stand following a chanting session as part of the annual Bliss Dharma Assembly at the Larung Wuming Buddhist Institute in Sertar county, China. The last of four annual assemblies marks Buddha's descent from the heavens. Kevin Frayer / Getty
Adam Gazda from Newark, Del., poses for a photograph at the 2015 Just For Men National Beard & Moustache Championships at the Kings Theater in Brooklyn, N.Y. Hundreds of facial hair enthusiasts attended the event competing in 18 different categories. Elizabeth Shafiroff / Reuters
People equipped with jet wings flying with an Airbus A380 aircraft over Dubai, United Arab Emarites. Xinhua News Agncy
A youth paints a slogan on the Bank of Greece headquarters while the bank's entrance is on fire during a 24-hour general strike in central Athens. The country came to a standstill as Greeks protested against austerity measures demanded by international lenders in exchange for fresh bailout funds. The slogan reads "Burn it." Alkis Konstatinidis / Reuters
We continue with "World Photos that Captured 2015" Shortly
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Kelly McGillis was in town last week for two of her Annual events " So You Think You Can Act" & the
25th. Annual Kelly McGillis Classic. I have 60 Photos from Last Weekd; and may do a Special Edition Keys Blast shortly
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"Made in Heaven" ; one of my favorite films ; and I get to stand next Kelly ; Wow.
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The "Mystics and Maestros" series opened last month with a fundraiser for the Sister Season Fund, and continued last week with a benefit for Womankind. Highlights of the event included a female artist showcase featuring art by Erica Hunter and Katie Sottak, live music by Pavla and Dora Gholson, pottery & Jewelry by Ariella Hogen, a fashion show by Sabrina West Swimwear WWW.SABRINAWESTSWIM.COM, and a silent auction. Featured guest host/auction with Ben Solove.For more information contact Katie at 772-646-3343 or Erica at (530) 318-5900. Next event March 24 again at Southernmost Inn at 525 United St. WWW.THESOUTHERNMOSTINN.COM
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(L) Art by Katie (R) Art by Erica ; She had to be out of town that's why you don't see her in the Pics
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(L) Dora Gholson & Katie (R) Ben Solove from The X 104.9, Kattie Sottak, & Head of
WWW.WOMANKINDKEYWEST.COM . Ben's Featured shows are Monday "Live & Dead" 8p-Mid. Tues. 8p-Mid. "Blues Day" ( Last two are weekly broadcasting from Greene St. Cigar 540 Greene St.) & Ben is on Fri.4-7P Happy Hour show ; one of the Sponsors Willie T's
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The always smiling and talented Artisan Ariela Hogan
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Katie & Kristen Livengood Photographic Journalist & Editor; as well as Contributing Editor of the Florida Keys Weekly WWW.KEYSWEEKLY.COM
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Ben Solove 104.9 The X; Streaming on Facebook as well; Hit FB LINK
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Paul Blatt's Photographs from this event Up Shortly.
Ed, Rock, Extremely Cute & Behaved Baby, Michelle, GianCarlo, & Melanie
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Fairly sure that money will go to Flint, Michigan. Fairly sure that they are helping already or will be shortly.
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Connections III Project by Florida Keys Council of the Arts ( More Up Shortly)
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NAS : Key West Southernmost Air Spectacular ; Please Click website for some really cool info..
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More Info. on this events further down; as well as their websites
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Local painter Christine Fifer will address the Membership of the Key West Art Center at their monthly meeting on Friday, February 12th. & 3/3 Reception for the start of her Exhibition at Kevin's Gallery.
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L) Christie Fifer, photo by Curt Richter; R
) "On the Banned Wagon" , Enamel on wood ; All books that have been banned in American schools and libraries
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Christine says she "tends to paint very realistically, and in enamel, because it gives the pieces a deep rich sheen that makes them feel like they have age, and a history."
Christine will introduce and discuss some recently completed commissions and new works which will be in an upcoming show at Kep-Art on Fleming St. on March 3. The Membership Meeting is held at 3:30 pm and the public is invited to Fifer's presentation at 4:00 pm, immediately follow the meeting.
For more information please visit the Key West Art Center, a non-profit community art gallery located at 301 Front Street and open every day from 10 am - 5 pm or call 305-294-1241..
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he Anne Mckee Artists Fund 2015 Fine Art Auction. As usual Great Job Roberta , William & rest of Staff. Of course ; Tom Luna was was so much fun. Bernard Rasch took some of these pics..Thanks..
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"Sand Rose" by Todd Feit 29X21 Photo Archival on Canvas
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"Backyard Blues" by Jessica Walter 16X13 Acrylic on Canvas
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Host / Auctioneer Tom Luna with Paddle#62 ; Purchased many wonderful Pieces : Rene & Heather
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Susann D'Antonio, Connie Gilbert, & President of The Florida Keys Council of the Arts Liz Young
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William Welch
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We will have A Special Edition Blast just on the Anee Mckee Artists Fund 2015 Fine Art Auction; probably in about 3 to 4 weeks. It will Feature 60 + Photos That Bernard and I shot.
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An accomplished actor, singer, and dancer, Ben Vereen's work on the stage and screen has dazzled audiences for decades and earned the entertainer many accolades, including a Tony Award. While performing worldwide, Vereen's acting credits continue to give us memorable roles that stand the test of time such as "Chicken George" in
Roots
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Louis Armstrong-Chicago Style. The lecture circuit has become an integral part of Vereen's career; his topics at FKCC will include Black History and his personal journey.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at www.keystix.com or by calling 305-295-7676. Admission is free for students at FKCC and Monroe County schools.
About FKCC's 2016 VIP Series:
In its third season, the College's VIP Series builds on the success of its first two years, which drew hundreds to experience opportunities to learn from and be inspired by the visions, ideas, and perspectives of speakers of local, regional, and national prominence.
MORE INFO AND SCHEDULE IN THEIR WEEKLY SECTION FURTHER DOWN.
FKCC's 2016 V.I.P. Series continues with "Conversations with Broadway Legend Ben Vereen" on Thursday, February 18 at 7 p.m. in the Tennessee Williams Theatre
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Next Week in the Feb 15 of The Keys Blast ; a few of the Features :
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February 11 at Pier House for the Bahama Village Music Program of KW
The Pier House is excited to present, as part of their Concert Series, a fundraising concert on the beach on February 11th from 6 pm to 9 pm with Patrick and the Swayzees to benefit the Bahama Village Music Program. Special performances by the kids of the BVMPKW Patrick and the Swayzees is a local favorite playing a nostalgic blend of early rock 'n' roll that brings the crowd to their feet. $10 cover. Raffle prizes. 100% of the money raised goes to BVMPKW. Join the fun on the Pier House beach, February 11th, 6 pm to 9 pm and help continue musical education and instruction to the kids. For more information call Adele at 305-295-3201
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WWW.KEYWESTGARDENCLUB.COM 1100 Atlantic Blvd. West Martello Tower Gardens.
Jeff & Larry ( The Searle Brothers
WWW.RAINFORESTCOLLECTION.COM
) will be in town for their 22nd Annual Key West Plant Sale. This Editor has a few nice gardens; and I can't wait for their Plant Sale; Excellent Stock at Amazing Prices. Friday evening 2/12 3-5pm ( That may be just for KW Garden Club Members) & then 2/13 9:30-5p & 2/14 9:30a-3p at West Martello Tower Tower. More Info 954-434-7681. Also call KW Garden Club 305-294-3210
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Allison Rich Sends regards and tells us :
The Key West Library at 700 Fleming St is offering their free Café con Libros author series on Tuesday and Thursday mornings until March 15th. For more information call the library at 305-292-3595.
Author Tom Perera presents on Tuesday February 9th followed by a special presentation by author John Dixon on Wednesday February 10th and author Mark Childress on Thursday February 11th.
All programs will take place in the library auditorium, 750 Fleming Street.
Alison also sent us info about their Popular Tablet and Smartphone Classes in February ; in their 3rd Feature in this Issue ( Further Down)
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"Lake Reflections" Original Acrylic Painting 14X11
Last week we did an On-Line Art Exhibition from Lynne Fischer. Go to the Feb 1
Issue to see the Feature and /or go to the Links below
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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 January E-Newsletter. Some of the Features : Urgent to Call your Legislator For Clean Water , Stormwater Awareness, Additions to to our Retail Store inc. New Art Work, Everglades Coalition Conference, Marina Debris Clean Up, 2016 Exotic Oceans Calendar from Craig Dietrich ; Click Below for the January E-Newsletter; Feb. E-Newsletter out soon.
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BRIEF NOTES
Open Meeting to discuss Fantasy Fest will take place at Old City Hall on Greene Street Feb. 11 at 6pm. Suggestions and comments are sought.
2016 GardenFest and Green Market Place 2/13 & 2/14 10a-4p at The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden. DURING THIS EVENT COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION. More Info in their weekly section Up Shortly.
KW Wildlife Ctr on 2/28 will have a benefit at West Martello Towers 1100 Atlantic Blvd. ( Food, Drinks, Release of Rehabilitated Critters, Art from Kevin Peterson) 305-292-1008
WWW.KEYWESTWILDLIFECENTER.ORG
Pop Up Art at the Stock Island Yacht Club 6810 Front St. (Fri. 6-9p, Sat & Sun Noon-9p) Presented by "Collections KW" Karen Wray & Friends. Below Multi-Talented Elizabeth Devries & Kate Peachey visit with Karen. Next Show 2/12-14. The show Features "Priced Right" Island Treasures on Loan to purchase from Local Collectors. Also visit Tennessee at the Bar; Her Boyfriend Nick Price has one of the Lead Tease Photos above of the Stock Island Sunset
Ran Into Libby York at TSKW last week and of course I asked about her Appearances and she told me Little White on Feb 21 & 22 "You Make Me Feel So Young" with Guitarist Andy Brown (Celebrating Frank Sinatra's 100th. Birthday) ; direct
LINK for tickets; I am sure going fast if not sold out already. Ran into Dani Hoy at the new Fla. Keys Council of the Arts Exhibition and she told me her Band The Shanty Hounds are at Grunts Thur. & Sun. 8-11pm
Photo : Pam Oropeza
The Key West Community Orchestra performing for the
Women's Club Annual Black Tie Gala. Lora Wandras Tells Us : Their up-coming performance on the Porch of the Oldest House Museum, 322 Duval Street, as a fundraiser for the Oldest House Museum. Performance date will be 2/13 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. The Old Island Restoration Foundation will be having their House Tours on February 12 and 13, 2016 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Go to
WWW.OIRF.ORG
for Details.
Kreg Kelley (R) Artist "Technology Impulses Nations : Flagler Railroad". The Keys Blast will have a Stand Alone Special Issue in a few weeks just on the Anne McKee Artists Fund 2015 Fine Art Auction.
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Brief Notes Continued
Shawn Montgomer Karaoke at Blue Room at Bottle Cap (Last two in this Round) Feb 17 & 24 8PM ; contact Montgomery_Shawn&Yahoo.com.
Sword Swallowing Demonstration on World's Sword Swallower's Day 2/27 at Ripleys Believe It or Not 108 Duval St. 2pm 305-293-9939.
The Next Artisan Market is 2/21 ; I had an amazing Craft Beer at the Market last week from
WWW.BONEISLANDBREWING.COM
305-294-7994 ; Called "Going Down Brown" ; I seldom drink and never Dark Beer ; but this was exceptionally Great.
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Tiffany, Tammy, Jane and the Gang send Regards; and tell us
The Florida Keys SPCA will be holding the 1st Annual Key West BunFest to promote education and care of Rabbits and Guinea Pigs. We invite you to bring your healthy rabbits and guinea pigs to our BunSpa for nail trims and grooming. (Please make sure your animals are safely confined in carrier, etc). Come meet our adoptable bunnies and learn how to care for them. We will have educational exhibits and bunny-approved items for sale. Crazy Cavies Guinea Pig Rescue and bunny-savvy representatives from the Marathon Veterinary Hospital will be available to answer all your questions. Face painting by Blue Flamingo and other kids activities will make this a fun event for families. We hope you will come out for a hopping good time!
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We continue with World Photos that Captured 2015
Nov 12. Members of the public gather to lay flowers and light candles at La Belle Equipe restaurant on Rue de Charonne following terrorist attacks in Paris. As France observed three days of national mourning, the public continued to pay tribute to the victims of the deadly attacks. Jeff Mitchell /Getty
The Eiffel Tower is lit with the blue, white and red colors of the French flag in Paris to pay tribute to the victims of a series of deadly attacks in the French capital. James Gourley / ShutterStock
People light traditional homemade paper lanterns during the annual Tazaungdaing balloon festival in Taunggyi, Myanmar / Zoe Zeyer Tun / Reuters
To see the Photos so far here are the Links to the Issues
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Following the tremendous success of Beethoven's 9th Symphony "The Choral" on January 21, the South Florida Symphony returns to Key West on Thursday, February 25 with One Thousand and One Nights. In addition to Rimsky Korsakov's Scheherazade Symphonic Suite, the program includes Tower's Sequoia and Mendelssohn's Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in E Minor featuring Elena Urioste, virtuoso violinist. Here is the Direct Link to Purchase Tickets
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MCSO ANIMAL FARM OPEN 2ND & 4TH SUNDAY 1-3PM
5501 COLLEGE RD. Next 2 Open House February 14 & 28
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33 E. Quay Rd. 305-809-4750 Truman Waterfront ; next to Fort Zachery Taylor Park
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Florida Keys Community College's student ceramics club Mud-Pi will hold its annual fund-raising event on Friday, February 19 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the Key West Campus around the Jay Gogin "Essence of Life" Memorial Fountain. The party will feature fine food and drinks, live music by the Marty Stonely Band, and art created by FKCC students. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $30 at
www.keystix.com or for $35 at the door.
As per tradition, attendees will be able to select their own student-crafted ceramic bowl from which to enjoy their meal and then keep as a commemorative souvenir. The funds raised will be used to purchase materials and equipment that enable Mud-Pi to continue to beautify and enrich the community. For more than 20 years, the talented students of Mud-Pi have generously created dozens of ornate ceramic wall murals and garden fountains that grace many locations in the Keys and provide the College's Key West Campus its signature aesthetic. The department also hosts young students-elementary through high school grades-as well as special needs groups to introduce them to the fine art of pottery.
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All 3 Key West Playhouses are Active with New Plays; go to the end of our Issue for Greater Details and additional Links; and/or hit the Links below
Get a Backstage Tour of "Mothers and Sons" with Managing Artistic Director Danny Weathers and Set Designer Michael Boyer
February 8, 2016 (6 PM).
Get a backstage tour of the set for Mothers an
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The Lion in Winter will run for eleven performances: February 18-20, 24-27 and March 2-5 in the Sanctuary of St Paul's Church at 401 Duval. Curtain is at 8pm. Directed by Rebecca Tomlinson.
Cast : Peter King, Annie Miners, Michael McCabe,
Kaleb Morgan Smith, Jeremy Hyatt,
John Reynolds, Lisa Elena Monda
Red Barn Opens "Buyer and Cellar" 2/8-3/12
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MANGIA-MANGIA 900 Southard St. 305-294-2469
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"Make sure to go to the 19th Annual Earth Day 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, April 16th, 2016. Race start at McCoy Indigenous Park (Atlantic and White St.) All proceeds go to the Benefit of Last Stand. For more information contact Marci L. Rose, Race Coordinator at 305-293-1881.
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HARRISON GALLERY CELEBRATES 30 YEARS Feb 18 6-9PM as Part of "Walk on White"
In 1986, Harrison Gallery and Music was opened by sculptor Helen Harrison and her husband, Ben, a writer and musician. Over the past thirty years it has evolved into Harrison Gallery, a Key West institution that has earned a reputation as a destination for some of the best fine art in the area. The work of the Harrison's, along with that of a select group of contemporary artists from around the world, make the gallery a truly personal and unique artistic experience with a clear commitment to showcasing fresh creativity. Join us for this special evening featuring new work by Helen, the driving force behind the gallery, as they celebrate thirty years of fostering the arts in our island community.
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Key West Art Center by Martha dePoo
Facebook Book Page :
LINK1 Christine Fifer to talk at next Members Meeting 2/12 4PM ; All are invited.
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WWW.KEYWESTIMPROMPTU.ORG
305-304-3203 N
ext Performance 2/14 : Eroica Trio. Their website has greatedetail.
The winter heats up when the Eroica Trio breezes into town on February 14. Whether playing the great standards of the piano trio repertoire or daring contemporary works, the three young women who make up this celebrated string ensemble electrify the concert stage with their passionate performances. The New York Times writes, "They play chamber music for the concert hall. There is an edge of the seat intensity to every note they produce". The Trio won the prestigious Naumburg Award.
Britain's Badke String Quartet, Quartet-in-Residence at London's Royal Holloway University, are center stage on February 28. Formed in 2002, the Quartet is widely recognized as one of Britain's finest string quartets, and they play on a fine set of instruments. Continuing the new/old coupling, Charlotte Scott performs on the 1685 'Gagliano' Stradivarius; Emma Parker, a Peter Guarnerius violin from 1672; Jon Thorne plays a Giovanni Grancino viola from 1692; and Nathaniel Boyd is performing on a Grancino cello from 1695.
The final concert of the season presents the Axiom Brass Quintet on March 13. The Chicago-based quintet's repertoire includes traditional brass quintets, string quartet transcriptions, early music, and unique arrangements of American and Latin jazz. The ensemble's commitment to new music has led to several world premieres and ongoing commissioning projects. Axiom Brass is an Ensemble-in-Residence at the Boston University Tanglewood Institute, as well as Rush Hour Concerts' "Back of the Yards" program in Chicago
Concert tickets are $20 at the door one hour before the performance or online: Keystix.com or classicalconcertskw.com. Any questions please call 305.745.2283, Season subscription pass (6 concerts) - $100. Subscription passes can be used for all concerts or for multiple guests at one or more concerts. All students free. PR contact: George Fontana unclegkw@yahoo.com 305.304.3203
Also here is a Direct Link for
TICKETS for 2/28 and
TICKETS for 2/14 ; from Keys Tik.
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Evie Evers Kling, Key West Development Associate, at
305-296-3267 EVIE@EQFL.ORG. Important Info from them in the Chamber Section
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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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Marathon Garden Club Meeting, February 19th
The monthly meeting of the Marathon Garden Club will take place on Friday, February 19th, at 1 p.m. at the garden club, 5270 Overseas Highway, MM50, Gulf.Orchid expert Vernon Bloch,will introduce five native Florida orchids and all five will be available for sale. Samples will include Brassavola nodosa and B. nodosa hybrids. He will give advice on mounting orchids on trees and pest management. Guests are always welcome! Call 305-743-4971 for more information, or visit www.marathongardenclub.org.
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WWW.DATEANDTHYME.COM
8
29 Fleming St. 305-296-7766 ( Formerly Help Yourself ; still owned by Charlie) & 1130 Duval St. 305-587-7475.
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GARDENFEST 2/13 & 14
There will be more than greenery at the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden on February 13th & 14th. From 10am to 4pm, vendors of plants, natural products, art, crafts, entertainment and refreshments will gather by lake as part of Gardenfest 2016. Enjoy the natural setting while you select a last-minute Valentine's gift, have lunch, or enjoy live music. Young ones can have fun learning at the Kids Science Corner while parents enjoy an adult beverage or attend a presentation on environmental topics. Of course, plants for the home and garden, including low-maintenance natives, will be available for purchase; guided tours of the park are also scheduled. Entry is free for everyone during Gardenfest.
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 Calendar of Events Like TDC, Florida Keys Council of the Arts, & Mile Zero. Jenna Stauffer excites/informs us on her TV ShowS. Lynda Frechette has most of the entertainment schedules and news covered. I check the Mile Zero Calendar every day to see what events I may not know about that I want to cover/attend.
http://www.milezerokeywest.com/calendar/
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, Konk Life, Our-Keys, Q Magazine Provide KW with Great Info as well....
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Exhibit@TWKW.ORG 10a-5pm M-Sat
The Tennessee Williams Key West Exhibit is celebrating the playwright's March birthday by providing a series of cultural events to be held throughout the month. Artist and writers are invited to participate in three contests being offered as part of the celebration: Short Story Writing, Poetry and Plein Air Painting.
Registration and submission deadline for the writing contest is March 5. Professor Susanne Woods is coordinating the contest and will join other published writers in selecting the winners. Registration and submission for the poetry contest is March 17. Respected poets will join coordinator Nancy Boylan from the Key West Poetry Guild in judging poetry submissions. There is a possibility that the entries in the short story and poetry contests will be published in an on-line publication.
This year's painting contest is again coordinated by Cori Convertito, curator at the Key West Art and Historical Society. Registration deadline for the plein air painting contest is March 17. The painting event will be held on March 19 from 9 to noon at the Waterfront Playhouse, the subject of this year's painting contest. Dr. Convertito and other community art leaders will serve as judges. The winning painting will be featured on the cover of the playhouse's 2016-2017 playbill. Additionally, first and second place winners in all three contests will receive cash prizes.
For registration forms and full details about the contests and other planned events, go to
twkw.org
or email Dennis Beaver at exhibit@twkw.org.; or 305-294-3121 513 Truman Ave.
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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 $520 plus tax, $399 for 6 Months & $699 for 18 Months.
$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.
Therapy center is a second facility for Body Owners and is located within BodyZone for an appointment... 305.294.8866.
The Private specialized Pilates using a reformer is now open. Call Marina to set up an appointment. 305.389.9556.
A new Tap Class taught by Bruce has started. Classes are offered Fri and Sat from 11 to 12 for the beginner and 12 to 1 for the student who has some tap knowledge.
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Karen Wray and Friends Feb 12-14 at The Stock Island Yacht Club Presents "Key West Collections" 6810 Front St. Stock Island 305-923-4778 Fri 6-9p, Sat & Sun Noon-9p
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KEYSTOCK 2016 April 2
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Here is some early Info. on Keystock from Marc at Castaways :Two Friends Patio Restaurant, Homes For Veterans, Inc. and Howard Livingston join up with The Florida Keys Ocean Festival to bring Keystock Music Festival 2016!
Grammy Award Winner Huey Lewis & The News headline the April 2
nd concert with The Florida Keys own Howard Livingston & The MM 24 Band taking the stage beforehand!
The Florida Keys Ocean Festival is an all-day fun festival for the entire family with a 5K "Race For The Reef", followed by a day long fun-filled festival featuring live music, local food, arts, crafts, educational booths, touch tanks, live animals, 100+ vendor booths for shopping, a kid's fishing seminar, and a Silent Auction.
Follow that with a concert and that's a full day of family fun!
For more information or if interested in donating or becoming a Sponsor, contact
lazylakesmary@gmail.com or call Mary at Lazy Lakes RV Resort at 305-745-1079.
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February 8 5:30-8:30p
"I Want To Be There Now" 18X24 Oil on Canvas
"Sailing Down Windsor Lane" 12X24 Oil on Canvass
"Cafe Ambiance" 12X24 Oil on Canvass
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Check out their great coupons & look for their weekly section about Food/Healthy Living from Charlie Wilson
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You must check out LINK19 ; which will have one of Mote's Latest E-Newsletters about their Manatees picking the winner in the Super Bowl.
New Building at Mote's existing property on Summerland KeyTo read the complete E-Newsletter hit LINK18 & LINK22 about Otters; and Greenhouse Gas can Escape the Deep Ocean in a Surprising Way Hit
Here are a few E-newsletters released the past week ; some of the topics are Red Tide Monitoring, Global Environmental Study & Dolphin Calf Rescued
LINK9 /
LINK10 /
LINK11
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; and a few more Last week of Jan.
LINK20 (Donating to Save Coral Reefs)
LINK 21 {MOTE announces new Chief Development Officer : Ms. Erin Knievel ; and The Longest Serving Volunteer
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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.
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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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Bougainvillea is an edition of just 100 and is exclusive to Key West Gallery. Due to space constraints go to their website to see what "BOUGAINVILLEA" Art is all about. More
VIP Events :
Peter Max
in the Gallery Feb 13 & 14. VIP Event
Feb 15- 21
Thomas Arvid. V
IP Event
Feb 25- 28
Bill Mack / Gary Welton. Here is a Link1 to an E-Flyer that Kellie sent out about the Thomas Arvid event; more next week in the Keys Blast.
GO A LITTLE FURTHER DOWN TO SEE MUCH MORE ABOUT THE PETER MAX EVENTS AND HIS APPEARANCE AT KEY WEST GALLERY ON 2/13 & 14
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WWW.SODUGALLERY.COM
1102b Duval Street 305-296-0440. Photos from last week's Receptions for their new Exhibitions in the Feb 15 Issue.
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WWW.WESLEYHOUSE.ORG
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 February 24 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; and upcoming Luncheons and Biz After Hours
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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 : Feb 10. Click Above Link for more Info. about Upcoming Luncheons and Business Mixers
CEO of Equality Florida Nadine Smith was the Keynote Speaker at last week's KWBG Luncheon and tells us. We are on the verge of a breakthrough in Florida. On Monday, February 8th at 1:00pm the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a two hour hearing dedicated to the statewide LGBT nondiscrimination bill called the Florida Competitive Workforce Act (SB 120).
Right Now we need to get phone calls going to the districts of swing votes in the committee. Below is the information to call and email the Senators urging them to advance the Florida Competitive Workforce Act on Monday. Please join us in contacting them. We need you.
Sen. David Simmons (R) Simmons.David@flsenate.gov 850-487-5010. Sen. Wilton Simpson (R) Simpson.Wilton@Flsenate.gov. 850-487-5018. Sen Jeff Brandes (R) Brandes.Jeff@Flsenate.gov 850-487-5022. Sen Lizbeth Benacquisto (R) Benacquisto.Lizbeth@Flsenate.gov 850-487-5030. Chair Miquel DeLaportilla (R) DeLaportilla.Miquel@flsenate.gov 850-487-5040. Vice Chair Jeremy Ring (D) Ring.Jeremy@Flsenate.gov 850-487-5029. Sen. Aaron Bean (R) Bean.Aaron@Flsenate.gov 850-487-5004. Sen Kelli Stargal (R) Stargal.Kelli@flsenate.gov 850-487-5015. Sen Darren Soto (D) Soto.Darren@flsenate.gov 850-487-5014. Sen Arthenia Joyce (D) Arthenia.Joce@Flsenate.gov 850-487-5019. Photos below from Peter Arnow; Keepup the Great Work; Peter.
Q Magazine from Neil Chamberlain
Scott Pridgen Executive Dir.
After three decades of illness and devastating loss to the Florida Keys, the 30th anniversary of AIDS Help is not one Executive Director Scott Pridgen takes lightly.
"As we prepare to recognize our 30 years at the Harry S. Truman Little White House on February 19th, we are very cognizant that there's still no cure...there's still no vaccine...and new incidents of HIV infection, as well as various sexually-transmitted illnesses, are on the uptick. Our work as an Agency isn't done and in many ways, has more urgency than ever," he explains.
AIDS Help has become a national model, Pridgen points out, and it's that success that will be applauded among heavy d'ouevres by the Iron Chefs, a cash bar and entertainment from Debra and Patrick, generously underwritten by both the Elwell and Meisel families.
What the evening, titled '30 Years of Caring', will offer from 6 - 8 p.m. that Friday is a rewind of the past, a re-introduction to the present and renewal for what the future holds. What Pridgen calls the 4 Pillars of the Agency will be reiterated: "Treatment. Prevention. Housing. Research. Those are the 2016 cornerstones," Pridgen notes.
"No matter how they've been refurbished and updated over time, they bear the weight of the Agency like the legs of a chair, the wheels of a car and lot of people helped raise those pillars.""
It's one reason the Agency has opted to invite the entire Keys community via social media, public relations outreach, personal phone calls, E-blasts and casual conversation. At first, the guest list was comprised of the social services and healthcare arenas, Monroe County governance, past Board members, philanthropists, our Royal family and long-standing volunteers.
"And then a light went off over our heads," Pridgen remarks. "How could we omit so many who have forged a special relationship with our Agency? So, if you haven't heard about it before now, consider this your official invitation!"
One regret: finite space has placed limitations on the size and sprawl of how many can attend, so Pridgen adds that a prompt RSVP is essential.
To reserve your place, Pridgen emphasizes, please e-mail Groups@WeveGotTheKeys.com.
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Here are the Paul Blatt photos from the recent "Mystics and Maestros"
Pavla
Katie
3 More Photos from Paul Up Shortly
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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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Key West has been recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as a 2015 Tree City USA in honor of the city's commitment to effective urban forest management. This is the fourth time the city has earned this recognition. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters.
Key West achieved this recognition by meeting the program's four requirements: a tree board or department, a tree-care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capital and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. Trees provide multipole benefits to a community when properly planted and maintained. They help to improve the visual appeal of a neighborhood, increase property values, reduce home cooling costs, remove pollutants and provide wildlife habitat.
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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
Go to their Facebook site to find out about some amazing Programs for Businesses for a GREEN Certification.
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Florida Keys Council of the Arts
Click Below link for their extensive Calendar of Events of the Arts for all of the Keys
http://keysarts.mhsoftware.com/ Thank You Shannon Lynch for the Extensive Arts Calendar of events. They Opened a New Exhibition Last Week "Fauna, Fiber & Fruits" and The Keys Blast will have many photos from this including many artists in front of their work.
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They Keys Blast will be doing a Lead Feature on this Organization soon.
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WWW.FLA-KEYS.COM "The Florida Keys & Key West Come As You Are"
The
TDC does an amazing job.
Here is the NEW Feb 2016 "Keys Traveler" : Hit this LINK ;
Go to their website to sign
up for their Keys Traveler to receive it via E-Mail.
Click
PHOTO LINK ;
for the TDC's Amazing Photo Galleries. One of the Many Features : Cultural Celebrations Erich the Florida Keys
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More Great News; a few weeks ago The City of KW ; in an Annual report mentioned that the KWPD had substantial Crime Drop in 2015. Sheriff Ramsay just released info. on Crime being down in area patrolled by the Monroe County Sheriffs Organization. Here is the Link that Sheriff Ramsay provided to read a short notice
School Resource Officer Advisors and their Explorer Posts 904, 905 and 906 got together and spruced up the paint in the parking areas
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Sheriff Ramsay tells us :I was fortunate to spend some time out on the USS Eisenhower with a great group of people thanks to our friends at N.A.S. Key West and the crew of the carrier.
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A request was made on the front page of The Citizen for Star of the Sea Outreach Mission for volunteers. The Sheriff's Office made a call to Tom Callahan and was able to provide volunteers and inmate workers to assist in unloading an 18 wheeler filled with food, personal hygiene products and cleaning supplies.
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Also Sheriff Ramsay tells us about Christina's Courage 5K Challenge on 2/13 to benefit Christina's Courage Rape and Child Abuse Center
The Christina's Courageous 5K Challenge, a yearly event which benefits Christina's Courage Rape and Child Abuse Center, takes place Saturday, February 13th. Com
e on out and join the fun!
Christina's Courage is a non-profit crisis assistance center which provides a safe, sensitive and secure place for law enforcement to take the victims of Rape and Child Abuse for help. All money raised from this event goes directly to the center.
To register for this worthwhile and fun event, go to southernmostrunners.com or come to the Sheriff's Office headquarters building on Stock Island, 5525 College Road on Friday, February 12th between 5 - 7 p.m. Race packets may also be picked up at the Sheriff's Office on race day; registration opens at 7 a.m. The race starts at 8 a.m. The course starts and ends at the Sheriff's Office. Advanced registration fee is $25 or $30 on the day of the race. Kids aged 15 and under are $15. The first 100 entrants will receive a free T-shirt. Refreshments will be served after the race. For more information, contact Tiffany O'Connell at 305-293-7409 or Lissette Zuelch at 305-619-0779.
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Ganine Giorgione Fine Art Gallery 5800 OS HWY. Marathon 305-407-0225
A recent Reception
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in a few weeks we'll have : Ganine's pics from the Florida Keys Council of the Arts Membership Party in Marathon
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Due to the overwhelming popularity of our Tablet and Smartphone classes, we're repeating them for February. We'll show you the basics on how to get started with your new device, and we'll even get you started with the library's free E-book reading app, Overdrive. Bring those questions. Seating is limited so please call ahead to reserve your spot today, 305-292-3595. Classes start at 10am.
Thursday February 11th - Overview of Apple Devices. Learn how to turn on the WiFi, surf the web, and other basics on your new Apple tablet or smartphone. If you need help setting up your iTunes account, please come in before class for assistance.
Thursday February 18th - Overdrive on Android devices and Kindle Fire. Now that you've downloaded the Library's free Overdrive Ebook app, learn how to use it. Library card required.
Thursday February 25th - Overdrive on Apple devices. Now that you've downloaded the Library's free Overdrive Ebook app, learn how to use it. Library card required.
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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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614 Duval St. 305-296-6076
CJ Groth and Lynne Fischer ( just two of the many Local Artists here); to the right the dapper and talented educator Jack Louden who has a small Feature about the Switlik Music Program in this Issue
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ISLE COOK KEY WEST
COOKING LESSON & EVENT SCHEDULE
February 2016
"Mad Skills" Hands-On Cooking Lesson Series - Chef Martha Hubbard - Hands-On Cooking Lessons
$400.00 - Tuesdays and Thursdays in
February (Feb 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, and 18) 10:30 am - 1:00 pm, and Saturday February 20th at 5:30 pm Spend your Tuesday and Thursday mornings in February learning the "mad skills" that you need to become an excellent home cook. Taught by our Culinary Curator, Chef Martha Hubbard, this series will focus on basic knife skills and cooking techniques that you can use at home to impress your family and friends. After 6 knowledge and skills-building lessons, participants will create a meal for Isle Cook Key West guests on Saturday evening, February 20
th! In addition to invaluable knowledge and skills, this series of lessons will include a chef's knife, peeler, apron, and a copy of
The
Joy of Cooking that you will get to keep for your own home use.
Monday, February 8th - Chef Lisa Esposito - Hands-On Cooking Lesson , Tuesday, February 9th Jewelry Trunk Show & Wine Tasting - Special Event , Wednesday, February 10th - Regional Wine & Food Tasting - Wine Education Event, Friday, February 12th - Chef Martha Hubbard - Hands-On Cooking Lesson, Friday, February 12th - Chef Charlie Wilson - Chef's Tasting Menu , Saturday, February 13th - Chef Martha Hubbard - Chef's Tasting Menu, Monday, February 15th - Chef Martin Liz - Hands-On Cooking Lesson, Monday, February 15th - Chef Andrea Benatti - Chef's Tasting Menu, Tuesday, February 16th - Chef Wayne Keller - Chef's Tasting Menu, Wednesday, February 17th - Regional Wine & Food Tasting - Wine Education Event, Wednesday, February 17th - Greg Rivera of August Wine Group & Napa Valley Vintners Ambassador - Wine Education Event, Thursday, February 18th - Chef Andrew Berman - Chef's Tasting Menu, Saturday, February 20th Mad Skills Dinner- Chef's Tasting Menu, Monday, February 22nd - Chef Martin Liz - Hands-On Cooking Lesson, Wednesday, February 24th - Regional Wine & Food Tasting - Wine Education Event, Friday, February 26th - Chef Paul Menta - Chef's Tasting Menu, Monday, February 29th Chef Martin Liz - Hands-On Cooking Lesson,
*Prepayment is required to reserve lesson space - payments are non-refundable. *Menus are subject to change due to the availability of ingredients and/or at the chef's discretion.*Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate dietary restrictions.
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A Few More Photographs from Paul Blatt taken at the most recent Mystics and Maestros. Rock Solomon ; Plays regularly at The Patio Bar. WWW.SABRINAWESTSWIM.COM help produce this Mystics and Maestros event with their Swim Wear show.
Eric the Bar Manager with the Sabrina West Swimwear Models. Paul, GianCarlo and Katie have some additional photos of the SwimWear part of the Night on their Facebook Pages.
Thanks again Paul Blatt for the great photos; in Upcoming weeks he and GianCarlo Espinosa will treat us to two Exclusive On-Line Photographic Exhibitions of their work.
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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
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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
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Priscilla Coote just started her new Exhibition (Must See). The Feb 15 Issue will have photos of the Opening Reception also inc. Capt. Don Simonini & Mike Rooney latest works.
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Key West Artisan Market
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,
Please mark your calendars for the entire season of Artisan Markets. Dates have been set for Sundays every three weeks in season.
Feb. 21 Recycle-Upcycle, March 31 Free Wheelin Edition & Custome Bicycle Show, April 3 Ocean Awareness, April 24 Conch Republic "Brew Days" If you go to the Link for the entire Dec 7 Issue ; you will see many addition pics from a recent Artisan Market :
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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.
The "Picnic Under The Stars" fundraiser planned for the Boys & Girls Club, Key West Art & Historical Society, Mote Marine Laboratory and Womankind, originally scheduled for Saturday, January 23 at Fort East Martello, has been rescheduled to take place Saturday, March 12.
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Allen Rokach Photographic Guru on Flowers and Garden subjects 3/4-6
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Philip Greene "Hemingway's Favorite Drinks" 2/11 6-7p
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Connoisseurs of the cocktail will be intoxicated (figuratively, of course!) by the upcoming presentation at the Key West Art & Historical Society. On Thursday, February 11, from 6:00pm-7:00pm, the Society welcomes the public to the Helmerich Research & Learning Center at the Custom House for "Hemingway's Favorite Drinks: His Days in the Gulf Stream," a presentation by Philip Greene, attorney, writer, cocktail historian, and co-founder of the Museum of the American Cocktail.
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Anyone interested in honing their photography skills now has a chance to do so with one of the world's greatest living photographers. Allen Rokach-hailed by the New York Academy of Sciences as "one of the world's preeminent flower and garden photographers"- will lead a weekend workshop and lecture March 4-6
as offered by the Key West Art & Historical Society's adolescent and adult education program, "Outside The Lines."
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The Key West Art & Historical Society will present "Whisky Galore!" (released in the US as "Tight Little Island") at 6:00pm on Thursday, February 18 in the Helmerich Research & Learning Center at the Custom House Museum, 281 Front Street. The 1949 film is a lighthearted and exaggerated comedy directed by Alexander Mackendrick, starring Basil Radford, Joan Greenwood, Gordon Jackson and Catherine Lacey and is based on a true story of Scottish islanders who attempt to plunder many thousands of cases of whiskey from a stranded ship during a whiskey drought brought on by World War II rationing. "This terrifically witty British film from the famed Ealing Studios gives us a bar-stool seat at life on an island, thirsty for the golden nectar, the "water of life," says Key West Art & Historical Society Board member and film coordinator/host Michael Shields. "Key Westers will identify and laugh along on the slippery slope of what islanders will do to get their booze!"
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Key West Art & Historical Society presents the first of three monthly Lunchtime Lecture Series on Wednesday, February 17 from 12:00pm-1:00pm at the Custom House Museum on 281 Front Street. The Series will offer attendees a behind the scene's perspective of The Society's curatorial department, Curator Cori Convertito's unique approach to collections management, and how exhibits are created.
The first in the Series features a discussion about the creative process behind the exhibit
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Cori Convertito, PhD., Curator for the Key West Art & Historical Society, and host of its Lunchtime Lecture Series, holds a 9ft x 4ft Suzie dePoo peacock-themed textile artwork, one of the many historic artworks that The Society is custodian to.
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Cori Convertito, PhD., Curator for the Key West Art & Historical Society is host of The Society's Lunchtime Lecture Series, which offers attendees a behind-the-scene's perspective of The Society's curatorial department, Convertito's unique approach to collections management, and how exhibits are created.
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All the KWAHS events have much info. on their website
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Peter Max 2/13 & 14
"Governors Island" Mixed Media on Canvas 24X24
"Homage to Renoir" Mixed Media Paper 20X16
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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 LINK1A for their latest E-Newsletter that gives details on their 2/4 "Walk on White" Receptions/ Exhibitions : Print Maker Lou Stoval, "KW Skin by Michael A Philip & The Grand Opening of their Book & Book area.
Hit LINK1 for their Latest E-Newsletter with detailed Info on Classes and Teachers.
ALSO HIT
LINK2 for the Latest E-Newsletter about their Concerts at TSKW ;
TSKW 2016 Gala / La Cage Aux Folles The Birdcage Gala Feb 23 7-10P ; Hit
LINK2A for their E-Newsletter on Gala .
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Mara Neimanis |
Michael Philip's Brilliant Photographic Exhibition "Nu Skin" (MUST SEE) |
Featured Class:
MYTH AND MOVEMENT WITH MARA NEIMANIS
Partial participation can be arranged with instructor, class open to men and women
DATES: FEB 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23
TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS, TIME: 10AM-11:30AM
Spin, float, and glide using suspended steel aerial sculpture as vehicles to expand physical play, communication, awareness, strength, and three-dimensional images. Classes will explore the relationship of creation myth stories and our personal lives. No experience necessary.
HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE MANY CLASSES FOUND IN LINK1 ABOVE :
Painting The Flesh by Alaina Plowdrey, WaterColor Seminar II, WaterColor II Studio Seminars both by Sean Callahan, Scene Study by Richard Gruisin ( Wait List Only), Finish A Painting in 1 & 1/2 Hrs. by Mike Rooney ( Great Steel Drums the other Night at TSKW), Lightroom Basics (Organization & Processing Digital Photos by Mark Hedden) HEY MARK Save a Seat for me), Roosters & Conchs : Stained Glass Sessions II by Joseph Carver, Action Photos by Andrew Painter.
A few of the Featured Teachers : Deanne Cries & Mike Descoteaux from Improv Boston.
Just a few of the TSKW Kids Programs : Image Transfers for Kids by Jenny Zeller & More then Selfies : IPhoneography by Andrew Painter
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Forgotten Felines 305-743-2520
Forgotten Felines is an all volunteer organization which provides food and veterinary care to homeless and abandoned cats in the Middle and Lower Keys. They also place adoptable cats in loving homes and strive to educate the public about the importance of proper care and spay/neuter of pets. In the nearly two decades of its existence, Forgotten Felines has spayed/neutered more than 3,000 cats. They also maintain a number of daily feeding stations which service several hundred homeless cats.
interested in becoming a Forgotten Felines volunteer or to make a donation should call (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
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Music Educator Jack Louden has brought music back to Stanley Switlik Elementary in Marathon. And the students are every excited. After being eliminated three years ago, the school is again echoing the sounds of music!
Mr. Louden, who was teaching in the public school system of suburban Atlanta, was surprised to hear last spring that the county was cutting back on music. He began searching for a new position, and successfully landed his current position at Switlik. "The administration, faculty and parents are so glad that music is back," says Mr. Louden who teaches music to grades Kindergarten through grade 5. Students wanted to begin a chorus. So, after holding audition last September, 48 students in grades 3 through 5, became the Switlik Singers. The group has sung at various functions, including Fishermen's Hospital Christmas tree lighting, Veteran's Day Celebration, and the Santa's Workshop, sponsored by the school's PTO. If you would like to have the choir sing at your special event, please call Mr. Louden at the school or e-mail him at JackLouden@Gmail.com. The chorus also needs funding to purchase music and chorus uniforms. If you would like to help, please contact Mr. Louden at 305-289-2490
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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.
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HERE IS THE LINK TO THEIR LATEST JANUARY E-NEWSLETTER
http://conta.cc/1n7ZqQv; Feb.Should be out soon. 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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Raquel Crummitt
District Manager Florida,
JSA Promos and Print
North Florida: 904-994-5824,
South Florida and Florida Keys: 305-414-8949,
raquelc@jsapromos.com ,
www.brownandbigelow.com
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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 with culminating to the Big event on April 16 at HOB 10a-11pm
 
THE BOTANIC GARDENS AT KONA KAI RESORT 97802 OS Hwy.
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