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The Keys
Blast Wk of March 7, 2016 from Ed Krane & Friends.
Key West WildLife Center's Gala & Release at West Martello Gardens /Towers
Current Exhibition Peter Vey at Gallery on Greene
One of MOTE's Newest E-Newsletters about Otters and FWC has a Link about Pythons (These and many additional Nature/Eco/Green/Animal/Conservation Features from our Contributing Editors)
Our Weekly MCSO & City of Key West Features : above Treasure Village Montessori School graduates these student from an 11 week Class called : Project Alert
Maestro Sebrina Maria Alfonso Brilliantly Conducts The South Florida Symphony Orchestra ; Next Performance in Key West April 4 ( More Below)
Howard Livingston and the SouthernMost Coconut Castaways Clean Up MM24-26
March is "Transportation Month" ; many Preserve Island Life events Featured in this Issue through some of the Weekly Contributing Editor Features ; as well as material appearing in both Preserve Island Life Sections.
Our Exclusive On-Line Photographic Exhibition from R.C. Fulwiler (Brilliant)
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Hi Everyone; The Keys Blast going out weekly to over 7385 Keys Citizens and Businesses/Organizations plus Hundreds More Reading the Issues on our weekly Facebook Companion Page. This Week :
Exclusive On-Line Photographic Exhibition by R.C. Fulwiler, "Picnic Under The Stars" from KWAHS for 4 Major Non-Profits at Fort East Martello 3/12, Pics of the KW Wildlife Gala & Release, Pics of the Reception for Peter Vey at Gallery on Greene, Our Weekly MCSO & City of KW Features, Pics of Tennessee Williams Kick Off Party ( Pt.1), S. Fla. Symp. Orch. "Spring is in the Air" 4/2, SouthernMost Coconut Castaways and Howard Livingston Clean Up US1, "Preserve Island Life" Many Events, All our Eco-Nature-Conservation-Green-Animal Contributing Editors send Info.., Pics from KW Art Ctr's. "Old Island Days" festival,
WWW.ABSOLUTELYAMAZINGEBOOKS.COM , Mote's Ocean Festival 4/2, KW Southernmost Spectacular Air Show 4/2 &3, Pics of Rock Solomon performing at Kriess Collection, FAVOR events 3/17-20 with the "Run with the Deer" 5K Run/Walk 3/19, KWBGS "80 Years & Still Growing" Gala 3/12 + Native Plant Sale 3/19, CFFK, FKCC's 50th Anniv. Golden Gala 3/12, OUTSTANDING KW Library's Authors "Cafe Con Libros continues in March ( Complete Schedule) + Pics of ER Warner's Appearance, + "Music in the Palm Garden" of 700 Fleming St. 3/12, Pics of Mary Jean Conners at KW Art Ctr. ( Exhibit on Now), FKSPCA's Spring Social 3/11, MCSO Animal Farm 3/13 &3/27, Eco Disc. Ctr. for Kids 3/19, Our Extensive "Music" & "Theatre" Sections ( of course Talk of the town "The Producers"), KW Guild Hall Gallery Celebrates 40 Years 3/18, 19th Annual Earth Day 5K Run/Walk 4/16, Last Stand, NEW FKCC Farmers / Green Market every Wed. + Every Thurs. Bayview Green Mkt., Special Edition Artisan Market 3/13 "Free Wheelin Bike Extravaganza" & then the monthly Artisan Mkt. 3/31, Next Mystics & Maestros 3/24 at The Southernmost Inn, Season Finale Impromptu Classical Concerts of Key West 3/13, Keys Community Concert Band 3/19 in Key Largo, Boating Skills Seminar 4/23 & 30, Little Pink Helping Families with Cancer, Lower Keys Relay for Life Party for Victims and Caregivers 3-6P Sun. 3/6, Ganine sent pics of the Marathon Party for Middle Keys Members of Fla. Keys Council of the Arts, Equality Florida at The Gardens Hotel 3/19, Nancy Boylan's Keys Poetry Guild Sun. 3/6 7p, Keystock April 2, Bassist Musician & Composer Iris Ornig from NYC sends regards, OIRF House Tour Season Fnale 3/11 & 12, "Frogman" & "Parliament Owls" at KW Gallery, UVA Wine Tasting, KW Chamber & KWBG many events, Christine Fifer's Current Exhibition at Kep Art, 3/7 Reception for Michele Byrne & Christos Calivas at GingerBread Gallery, Small Works Exhibition Kicks Off 3/18 & 19 at LemonAde Stand Gallery, New E-Newslletter Links from LKMC & TDC, Encore Presentation about Mike Rooney's Video Series, FWC's "Python Challenge", Fla. Keys WaterColor Society's 34th. Annual Judged Competition and Show 3/10 in Marathon, Anna Marie's FKCC Life Drawing Class at FKCC every Thursday, Complete Isle Cook's event/class Schedule, A Visit to Jane Gardener & Debra Butler's Design Studios, TW Exhibit to Open at Custom House 3/17, KW Art Ctr's 8th Annual Plein Air KW events 3/11 & 12, Applications for Exhibitions & Resident Artists (Info in their weekly section here) + Lots going on at TSKW, KWAHS & Fla. Keys Council of the Arts, Keys Television sends us a few new Videos, Melody Cooper, KW Garden Club & KW Orchid Society ( last day of Orchid Show at West Martello Gardens Sun. 3/6), Zonta Club presents Heart Health Initiative,
WWW.MILEZEROKEYWEST.COM
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.
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RCFULWILER@GMAIL.COM
A brillaint photographer. I met R.C. and wife Kim at this years Old Island Days Art Festival ; and Thanks for Allowing The Keys Blast to share your Brilliant / Funny work.
The First batch below are in an catagory on his site : Images Taken with Sigma SD9, SD14, SD1 Merrill. Above is his latest Book ( available from the sites)
"The Buddy System"
"Key West Chairs"
More from R.C. Fulwiler Up Shortly
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ROCK SOLOMON AT THE KRIESS COLLECTION ON 1100 TRUMAN AVE
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A few More Pics Further Down
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Gala at West Martello Gardens Last Week
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Debbie, Kelly, Tom, Carol, & Bob
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Queen Kathleen & Yuan
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Dale and Fran
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More Info further down in the weekly FAVOR Section
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Native, Rare, Endangered Plants will be offered for Sale March 19 10a-Noon. Choose from over 1500 Plants and 150 Species of Butterfly & Bird Attracting Plants Propagated by The Gardens Volunteers in sizes from 1-15 Gallon Pots. Garden Members Receive a 15% Discount . For Further Info Call 305-296-1504.
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You are invited to join in the festivities lakeside with buffet dinner catered by NY Pasta Garden (includes fish, chicken and pork selections), dancing to a DJ "spinning platters" from the last 8 decades (from Gershwin to Gaga!), silent auction and open bar. Leave with a commemorative wine glass. Tickets are $50 and are limited.
Purchase Tickets Online, call Dodee Black at 305-295-8736 or 703-967-8285 or at the Garden visitor's center on College Road near route 1.
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Next Week (March 14) an Exclusive Keys Blast On-Line Art Exhibition from Southampton, LI, NY Artist Carol Saxe
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We're now accepting applications for the 2016 class to be held on
March 3, March 17, March 31
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. Graduation Immediately following the April 14 Class. LSA is presented in partnership with the Florida Keys Community College and is sponsored by the Key West Marriott Beachside. Hit
GREEN LINK2 for more Info.; of course for greater details and much more from CFFK go to their website.
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5Oth Anniversary Golden Gala March 12 7-11pm. Write Beryl.morgan@FKCC.EDU 305-809-3153
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Allison Rich & Michael Nelson Send 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.
All programs will take place in the library auditorium, 700 Fleming Street.
3/8 Matt Dukes Jordan "Weirdo Noir : Gothic & Dark Lowbrow Art", 3/10 Hy Conrad "Amy's Travel Mystery Series" & Of course : Executive Producer / Writer of the Hit TV Series "MONK", 3/15 Rosalind Brackenbury " The Circus at the End of the World". Doors Open 9:30A-Presentations alwways promptly at 10A
Our Tuesday Movie Matinees are back! Every Tuesday at 3:30pm join us for a free flick!
Don't forget to pick up a copy of "The Paying Guests" by Sarah Waters for our Wednesday March 9th Book Bites Bookclub meeting, 5:30pm-6:30pm. For anyone who would like to help the library, we are currently taking donations of individually wrapped candy and plastic eggs in preparation of our Easter program. Thanks! Up Shortly Pics from Carol Tedesco's Appearance last week at Cafe Con Libros and info on the Free Astronomy Classes.
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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
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ALSO NEXT WEEK IN THE MARCH 14 ISSUE ; A few of the Features
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Here are a few pics from their Old Island Days Festival
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Ronny Bailey https://www.facebook.com/rbaileyart
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BRIEF NOTES
Nancy Boylan's Keys Poetry Guild/Club ( Used to meet at Blue Heaven) is meeting Sun. 3/6 7PM at The One Island Family Fellowship Hall 801 Georgia St.; always great fun listening to all the talented Authors.
Key West Guild Hall Gallery Celebrating 40th Anniversary on March 18 4-8PM
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.
Skipper Kripitz & Bobby Nesbitt at Salute on the Beach every Thursday 1000 Atlantic Ave, 305-292-1117.
American Cancer Society and The Lower Keys Relay for Life Invite all Cancer Survivors and Care Givers to a PRE Relay For Life (event is 4/16) on Sunday March 6 3-6PM at Two Friends Patio Restaurant 512 Front St. For additional Info Alaina Wortsman at 305-292-2333 X4906 ( Keys Relay for Life Head Person). You DO NOT NEED TO BE A Relay for Life Team Member or even participated in any Relay for Life event. It's a great opportunity to hang with others that have a similar experiences ; as well as learn about the Main event this Year : The Lower Keys Relay For Life at HOB April 16 10a-11pm
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Just released and looks like a Great Read; go to above website for more Info. and Immediate Purchase ( Hard Copy & E-Book)
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PLANT STORE OPEN YEAR ROUND ; GREAT STOCK AT GREAT PRICES 9a-5p
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MCSO ANIMAL FARM OPEN 2ND & 4TH SUNDAY 1-3PM
5501 COLLEGE RD. Next Two Open Houses March 13 & 27
Easter on the Farm is March 13th
Becky Herrin sends regards & reminds us : It is free of charge (donations are welcome).
The farm is located just off of College Road, on Stock Island, at the Sheriff's Office Headquarters complex. Groups may schedule special tours at the farm by calling Farmer Jeanne Selander at 305-293-7300. Visits to the far are free, and donations are welcome.
Easter on the Animal Farm is scheduled for Sunday, March 13th. Kids can visit and have their pictures taken with the Easter Bunny, hunt Easter eggs, participate in arts and crafts, visit the Home Depot workshop, listen to live music and much more.You can keep up with the farm and it's animals on Facebook. Visit our page at www.facebook.com/KeysAnimalFarm
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33 E. Quay Rd. 305-809-4750 Truman Waterfront ; next to Fort Zachery Taylor Park
Rachel sends regards and tells us : Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to join the free, fun-filled Discovery Saturday at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
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35 East Quay Road, Key West) on Saturday,
March 19th
from 10:00 am
to 11:
00 am. Play a game of Hide To Survive. Make a seagrass crown to take home. "Build an Ocean" with your friends. For more information contact 305-809-4750. Space is limited, so please call to register.
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You must try the Creamy Marinara Sauce ; and the Best by Far Chocolate Cake in the Keys.
MANGIA-MANGIA 900 Southard St. 305-294-2469
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"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.
WWW.SOUTHERNMOSTRUNNERS.COM
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"The Place Between the Sea and Sky": New work by Fran Decker and Marc Hacker
Next week : lots of pics from the Reception
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Just announced ; The Key West Community College Farmers Market every Wed. at the opening of FKCC 9:30-1:30. Call above contact for More Info. and Vendor Space.
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NAS : Key West Southernmost Air Spectacular ; Please Click website for some really cool info..
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Trice Denny adds : One important note, two F-35C Joint Strike Fighters from Navy Fighter Squadron VFA-101 "Grim Reapers" will make their very first Key West appearance as static displays at the show. Trice Denny Public Affairs Officer 305-293-2027 Andrea.Denny@navy.mil
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More from R.C. Fulwiler
"From Behind Bars"
"Vanity : A Cardinal Sin"
"Small Town Big Hero Metropolis Illinois
"Just Curious"
"Summer of Fire : Aftermath"
"Chaple in the Valley : Yosemite Valley California"
We Continue with more Photos from R.C. Fulwiler shortly
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WWW.KEYWESTIMPROMPTU.ORG
305-304-3203 Season Finale
: 3/13 Axiom Brass Quintet. Due to space constraints their website has greater detail)
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, All students free. PR contact: George Fontana unclegkw@yahoo.com 305.304.3203
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Evie Evers Kling, Key West Development Associate, at
305-296-3267 EVIE@EQFL.ORG
2016 Key West Gala at The Gardens Hotel. Always a great event; by of course a Great Organization in an awesome Resort. For additional Info. go to their FB / Website and of Course Call or Write Evie
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The U.S.C.G. Auxiliary Flotilla Boating Skills and Seamanship Class will be offered on
Saturday, April 23 & 30 from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center, 33 Quay Rd, Key West. Instructors include Captain Kathy, Captain Sean and other local Auxiliary members. Before Florida Keys boaters take to the waters, know the basics from America's largest boating educator.
The Boating Skills and Seamanship Class covers the basics of choosing, equipping, trailering, and handling a small to mid-sized powerboat. It also addresses line handling and knot tying, chart use and navigation, the rules of the nautical road, the basics of weather on the water and radio communications. Become a safer and more confident boater on the water and sign up today. The cost of the class including materials is $55 per person or $95 for two people sharing a book. Please contact Capt. Sean to register. seankrikorian@gmail.com or 573-619-2200.
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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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Go to above Website and Facebook location for more Info.
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Call to Artists and Writers for CULTURE Magazine 2017.
Visit www.keysarts.com on the homepage is a QUICK LINK to the call which has all details and deadlines.
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Fauna, Fibers, & Fruits (Must See) at Gato; Members Show Shannon & Liz :More Info above & Below
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Ganine Giorgione Derleth sent over a few pics she took from the Council's Membership Party in Marathon
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The Reception for Gregory Little was so much fun ; and of course (MUST SEE EXHIBITION); Pics next week.
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WWW.DATEANDTHYME.COM
8
29 Fleming St. 305-296-7766 ( Formerly Help Yourself ; still owned by Charlie) & 1130 Duval St. 305-587-7475.
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The Keys Blast certainly can't give you all the upcoming events ; and other publications Provide links to more extensive Calendar of Events Like TDC, Florida Keys Council of the Arts, & Mile Zero. Jenna Stauffer excites/informs us on her TV ShowS. Lynda Frechette has most of the entertainment schedules and news covered. I check the Mile Zero Calendar every day to see what events I may not know about that I want to cover/attend.
http://www.milezerokeywest.com/calendar/
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 (see if deadline was extended). 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.
; click LINK2 for details ; + other events
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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TENNESSEE WILLIAMS EXHIBIT TO PRESENT FILM SERIES
During the month of March, The Tennessee Williams Exhibit and the Tropic Cinema will screen three classic films at 6pm Monday nights at the Tropic Cinema. The films series, based on plays and a novel by the famed writer Tennessee Williams, includes: March 7, "The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone"starring Vivien Leigh and Warren Beatty; March 14, "The Fugitive Kind" starring Marlon Brando, Anna Magnani, and Joanne Woodward; March 21, "Summer and Smoke" with Laurence Harvey, Geraldine Page, and Rita Moreno. On Monday, March 28, at 6;00pm., a film forum "Everything in his life is in his plays and everything in his plays is in his life" will complete the series with a discussion led by film critic Shirrel Rhoades. A champagne reception at 5:30 pm will precede the forum. Tickets will be available at the Tropic Cinema. For more information, go to twkw.org or call Dennis Beaver at 305-294-3121.
Here are just a few Photos from the Kick Off Gala at Dennis and Bert's Place; many additional photos in the March 14 Issue
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BodyZone Fitness Center. Go to website for class schedule; as well as this link CLASS SCHEDULE
2740 N. Roosevelt Blvd. (Winn Dixie Plaza) 305-292-2930 Now Open at 5:30AM
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BodyZone Current Specials: 6 months $399, 1 year $520, 18 months $699. Prices do not include tax. New members have a $20 initiation fee.
The gym is almost 10,000 square feet now! PLUS FOR OUT OF TOWN GUESTS : $13.95 PER DAY & $60 PER WEEK.
BodyZone is offering ZUMBA FOR KIDS. Zurima is the only certified Zumba Kids teacher in Key West. Classes are for 9 to 12 year olds on Saturday's and 5 to 8 year olds on Sunday's from 11-12. Parents who are members of BodyZone will pay only $10 per class and non members will pay on $15 per class.
Dean is offering a new class on Saturday's called Joint Flex. It is for the 50+ crowd. His class is on Saturday's from 12-12:45 PM
BodyZone also offers a Beginner and Beginner Advanced Tap Class taught by Bruce. Members of the gym pay only $15 per class. Non members pay $18 per class. Classes are on Friday and Saturday. Beginner Tap is from 11 - 12 and Beginner Advanced is from 12 - 1. You are welcome to come to both classes in the same day for one price.
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Our Feb 22 & Feb 29 Issues had Cute Cats, Dogs, and Rabbits; go to these issues
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PART 2 ROCK SOLOMON AND KREISS COLLECTION
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The Southernmost Coconut Castaways, the OFFICIAL Home "Friend Club" of Howard Livingston & The MM24 Band, gathered EARLY Saturday morning at MM24 (naturally) and cleaned both sides of US 1 from MM24 to MM26 as a part of the Highway Clean Up Program.
The Club whose motto is "Serving Community Roles With Caribbean Souls" has adopted that 4 mile stretch
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Part 3 of 4
"Beatles Forever"
"Kirbyville"
"Red Tree St. Louis"
"Visit the Octo-Mall"
"The Wicked Witch is Dead"
"Line Up"
"Pink Sky at Night Flamingo Delight"
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KEYSTOCK 2016 April 2
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More Pics from last few years Keystock in upcoming issues. (L) Liza Jane Catana with the Doerfels ( R) Howard Livingston & The Mile Marker 24 Band |
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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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Check out their great coupons & look for their weekly section about Food/Healthy Living from Date & Thyme Charlie Wilson
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Demolition at Summerland Key to make way for new Mote Complex Hit LINK19
Plus Jason Wolf :
Protect Our Reefs Program Manager
Florida Keys Community Officer
305-393-6022 sends us additional info. on "Demolition making way for MOTES's New Lab in The Keys" hit
LINK25 ; and "Otters & Their Waters"
LINK26 ; & LINK27 Special Lecture Series from Dr. Andrea Tarnecki
and of course Florida Keys Ocean Festival April 2 10-6P
Above artist rendering of new Complex being built on Summerland Key
MOTE Scientists Identifies First US Black Groper Spawning Site ; Hit LINK24 |
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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
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New Issues released last 2 weeks Inc. New Underwater Robot & Sustainable Seafood Challenge.
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just released E-Newsletter " MOTE Applauds US-Cuban Agreement facilitating Ocean Science & Stewardship"Hit
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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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Iris is a new friend that I met while spending time in Southampton LI NY last Summer. Thought you woudl get a kick out of getting a NYC Greenwich Invitation from a Classical / Jazz Bassist, Composer, arranger & Performer. Plus the two photos are cool.
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"Thought I'd try Sleigh Riding with my Bass...And Slid All the Way to the Beach" Iris |
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I am delighted to perform this Tuesday February 16th, 2016 with my Michael Jackson Project at the 55 bar from 7 to 9 PM. My band will be Matt Hollman trumpet, Jeremy Powell tenor, Addison Frei e-piano, Ronen Itzik drums. 55 bar is located on 55 Christopher Street in NYC. No cover! 2 drink minimum!
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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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Music in the Palm Garden
The Key West Library at 700 Fleming St is offering a free Jazz concert in their Palm Garden on March 12th at 8:30pm featuring jazz vocalist Amandah Jantzen and pianist Kerry McCoy. Gates open at 8:00pm and seating is limited. For more information, contact the library at 305-292-3595.
Amandah Jantzen, a native of San Francisco, has been singing jazz professionally since 1986, and touring extensively in over a dozen countries throughout Asia since early 2004. She has opened for several accomplished jazz artists including McCoy Tyner, Charlie Byrd, and Kevin Mahogany.
Originally from Portland, Oregon, Kerry McCoy attended Portland State University and Marylhurst University, majoring in Music Composition and Piano Performance. He has performed worldwide in a number of musical settings ranging from jazz, classical, pop, and Broadway stage productions as a pianist, arranger, conductor, music director, and vocalist. His most recent album, "Chasing After Shadows," has received international acclaim
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March 11 & 12. Five Private Residences "Cottage Living : Homes to Fit A Key". Explores Challenges of Packing the Conveniences of Modern Living into our Homes. Especially on Small Lots & Under Historical Preservation & Constraints
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NOW SERVING STONE CRABS
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.
Frogman is Proud to Release CHURCHILL : The 5th Release in Tim Cotterills Highly Collectable PARLIAMENT OF OWLS. Go to the Website for more Owls and Frogs and and a complete listing of KW Gallery's upcoming schedule of VIP events.
Sp
ring comes early with Tim Cotterill's 11th
release in the much anticipated Mother's Day
flower sculpture series. Sunflower is sure to
shine bright among your collection. Click
FROGMAN link to view more in this line.
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Part 4 of 4
One More from the Flo & Eddie Series " Heart to Heart"
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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
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for their Calendar of Events; and upcoming Luncheons and Biz After Hours. Next Luncheon & General membership Meeting 3/24 with Guest Speaker State Rep. Holly Raschein. Next Business After Hours 3/8 Key West Luxuries 515 Fleming St.
5:30-7:30P; & then after that Next Business After Hours 3/22 is at Kai & Sons 807 Peacock . Chamber of Commerce "A Tiger in the Woods" Golf Tournament" 4/24 For Amateurs, Professionals, & Fun Lovers at KW Golf Club. Call or visit website.
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WWW.KWBGONLINE.ORG
305-294-4603
Click
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Click Green link above for complete event schedule and other Info.
Next Mixer Wed. March 9 5:30P -7:30p Senior Care Group Foundation at KW Health & Rehabilitation 5860 College Rd.. Next Luncheon April 6 Hyatt 601 Front St. Noon.
Q Magazine from Neil Chamberlain
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THE GREEN PINEAPPLE WELLNESS CENTER (1130 Duval St.) INVITES YOU TO GIRLS NIGHT OUT
APRIL 6TH, 5-7 PM
PRESENTED BY ANAHARA SPA & Owner TRACY McCLELLAN.
Followed by a reception hosted by DATE & THYME : C
omplimentary Hors D'oeuvres & $5 wine served..SPECIAL TREATS FOR ALL!
Open to ALL Women ; call or write 305-849-2457 Mlhoover@Mindspring.com. Admission is $5 ; and all proceeds go to Take Sock in Children
Scott Pridgen Executive Dir.
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WWW.GINGERBREADSQUAREGALLERY.COM
1207 Duval St. 305-286-8900
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Christos Calivas (L) "Laid Back" 36X29 Oil on Canvas (R) "Second String" 22X24 Oil on Canvas
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Michele Byrne (L) "Cubano Cabana" 12X16 Oil on Canvas" (R) "San Carlos Nights" 20X16 Oil on Canvas
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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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Annual Small Works Show Opening Receptions March 18 6-9P & March 19 Noon-3pm
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Hit
LINK5 for their NEW March 2016 E-Newsletter ; Great Reading that will be so beneficial to your Health
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The Key West Police Department is once again joining a statewide effort to educate motorists about the importance of using seat belts. The Click It or Ticket campaign is a two-week long program aimed at reminding drivers that seatbelts save lives. Between March 1st and March 14th, law enforcement officers throughout the state will be conducting round-the-clock sweeps for motorists who fail to fasten the safety belts.
During this campaign, it's also a good time to remind parents that child restraints are vital, and they must be used properly. But children are not the primary audience for the Click It or Ticket campaign. Statistics show that young men between 18 and 34 are least likely to wear seat belts. This year's campaign dovetails with spring break, the perfect target audience for the Click It or Ticket message.
The campaign, coupled with Florida's seat belt law, has proven successful over the years. It's estimated that about 85 percent of motorists use seat belts. Florida law requires the use of safety belts for all drivers and passengers in all motorized vehicles, with some very limited exceptions.
A statewide advertising campaign is aimed at reminding people that seat belts save lives. And if that's not enough of an incentive, motorists should think of the financial impact - tickets can be expensive!
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Hit
GREEN LINK
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Mike Rooney is a pretty Cool Guy; the last link below will show off some earlier videos he made about How to Become an Artist and many Techniques.
His Current Hang is in a large area in Gallery on Greene
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WWW.MYFWC.COM Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission 888-404-3922.
Click
PYTHON to read many articles about the Invasive Python Situation
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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. Here are just a few of this week's GREEN EVENTS more to follow below as well as the events are scattered through out this Blast under the Organization that Featured it's Section/Feature
March is Transportation Month!
We've got a lot of great things going on! Including our must-attend annual
Conch Cruiser Bike Contest on March 13
th! And Walks with your Commissioners! See below for more info!
- Booth help for annual Bike Extravaganza at the Artisan Market on March 13th. Especially needed are folks with bike maintenance knowledge who can help us teach others and/or help with tune ups on site!
- Also help in planning/co-hosting the zero waste Earth Mother fundraiser with Womankind at the Bottlecap for Earth Day. We'll be helping with the Miss Earth Foodie Contest.
March 10th (Thurs) - Trash Tour!
The City's Recycling Coordinator Dee Dee Greene and Waste Management's Greg Sullivan are leading a tour for environmental educators of the City's Solid Waste Transfer Station and Mt. Trashmore from 10-Noon on Thursday March 10
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March 12th (Sat) - Basic Bicycle Maintenance Clinic, 6pm, FREE
Your bike loves you. A lot. Learn how to love it back. Basic maintenance will include care and feeding of your tires, tubes, chain, cables and frame. And anything else you'd like to know about. Hosted by and at Island Bicycles at 929 Truman Ave.
March 12th (Sat) - 80th Birthday Party for the Key West Tropical Botanical Garden, 5:30-9:30pm
The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden celebrates its 80th year of growing! You are invited to join in the festivities lakeside with buffet dinner catered by NY Pasta Garden (includes fish, chicken and pork selections), dancing to a DJ "spinning platters" from the last 8 decades (from Gershwin to Gaga!), silent auction and open bar. Leave with a commemorative wine glass. Tickets are $50 and are limited;
MORE GREEN EVENTS SCATTERED IN MANY OF THE FEATURES WE HAVE FROM OUR WEEKLY CONTRIBUTING FEATURES AS WELL AS THE 2ND SECTION BELOW FOR "PRESERVE ISLAND ISLAND LIFE" Great job Alison , Dee Dee, & everyone involved in the LIFE and SPREADING THE WORD.
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Florida Keys Council of the Arts
"Fauna, Fiber, & Fruits" at the Gato Building 1110 Simonton St.
"Somethings Fishy" by David Harrison Wright"
To see all of the Photos from some of the art at the Exhibition ; Click this issue
http://conta.cc/1TgquJz ; Of course ; after the reading The Keys Blast ; you can go to the Gato Building and see in person the Art from some of the Member Artists of the 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.
Ganine Giorgione Derleth sent us a few pics of the Council's Membership Party in Marathon
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They Keys Blast will be doing a Lead Feature on this Organization soon.
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The Southernmost Coconut Castaways, the OFFICIAL Home "Friend Club" of Howard Livingston and the MM24 Band, will be having their next Jump Up" (social) March 19th at Sugarloaf Key/KOA at MM20 from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. followed by Howard's "Meet 'n' Greet" then a LIVE Concert from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. It is "Howie's Happy Hour" with special pricing on eats and drinks, raffles, prizes, give aways, and contests! Charity Of The Month is KOA Care Camp, a camp for kids with cancer. Everyone is ALWAYS welcome to attend!
For more information about The Southernmost Coconut Castaways, a charitable/volunteer/fun non-profit Club and organization with the motto "Serving Community Roles With Caribbean Souls",go to www.southernmostcoconutcastaways.com or stop by their "merch & info table" and learn how YOU can become "another Castaway" like Howard sings about!
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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 NEW March 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.
A few of the Features in the March "Keys Traveler" : Outdoor Fest to Spotlight Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges, Blue Angels to star in the Southernmost Air Spectacular, & Fla. Keys Ocean Festival.
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Becky Herrin sends regard and this Info. : These kids, from Mrs. Kate Hofstetter's class at Treasure Village Montessori School, are celebrating. They just graduated an 11 week intensive drug, alcohol, and tobacco resistance course called Project Alert. Project Alert helps kids in 7th grade learn about the consequences of giving in to peer pressure as it relates to alcohol, tobacco and drug use. Each lesson has a specific topic, and kids act out skits during which they get to practice resistance skills. The last class ended with students writing a commitment essay on why they wish to live a healthy drug free life. In the picture, they are tossing up their essays as they would toss up their graduation caps.
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Law officers face off in basketball game March 12th.
In an event to raise money for Relay for Life, the Sheriff's Office and the Key West Police will face off on the basketball court March 12th. The Sheriff's "Stars" will play the KWPD "Finest" in the fourth annual "Let's Dunk on Cancer" game at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 12th at the Key West High School gymnasium. The event is open to the public. A $5 donation would be appreciated at the door and there will be food, drinks and raffle tickets on sale. All proceeds will benefit Relay for Life. "This event is a lot of fun for everyone involved. It is a hard fought, good-natured competition for a great cause. We get a chance to play with our friends at the police department. Come on out and have fun with us on March 12th," said Sheriff Rick Ramsay.
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A large number of Navy personnel turned out to help the Sheriff's Office with the Adopt a Highway cleanup on Cudjoe Key. Thanks to Deputy Austin Hopp
and his wife Melissa - she is in the Navy and helped to encourage the involvement. About 600 pounds of trash were collected during the effort between mile marker's 20 and 22. The cleanup was coordinated by Sgt. Linda Mixon and her squad.
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Lower Keys Community Choir and Keys Chamber Orchestra invite you to attend their annual Easter concerts on Monday, March 14, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at Big Pine Methodist Church, Big Pine Key; Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at San Pablo Catholic Church, Marathon, Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at Venture Out Pavilion, Cudjoe Key, and Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at Key West United Methodist Church, Key West. There is no admission cost to attend, but a free-will offering will be taken to cover expenses.
The featured work will be "A Living Hope - Celebrating the Risen Christ" - written by Tom Fettke & Thomas Grassi. It uses nineteenth-century American hymnody, Shaker melodies and spirituals to tell the Easter story and its message of hope. Music students from Bahama Village and Boys/Girls Club music programs and Island Guitar will also perform at the Key West Concert on March 20.
The choir and orchestra are comprised of over 60 local volunteers who live from Marathon to Key West. They represent over a dozen churches in the area, and have been offering Christmas and Easter concerts in the Lower Keys for over 25 years. They are directed by Wayne Hulting, and the accompanist is Susan McCaffrey. Questions - please call Wayne Hulting, Director - 305-872-5793
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Members of The Florida Keys Watercolor Society Promoting the upcoming 34th Annual Judged Exhibition showing in the Gallery of the Marathon Community Theatre....MM 49.5 ocean (behind Plaza Grill).
Over 60 Original Watercolors by local artists from Key Largo to Key West will make up this annual exhibit.
The exhibit officially opens on Thursday, March 10th when the curtain goes up on the MCTs production of "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum." Go to www.fkwcs.com for info on Art Exhibit.
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Some of the Features : New Non Native Fish Documented (Regal Damselfish) in Gulf of Mexico, Importance of Mangrove & Seagrass Habitats, New SAC Members Approved, News Makers, & Upcoming Events
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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 is all over town ; as well as FKCC.
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MARCH SCHEDULE Please go to their Website and Facebook locations to find out much additional info. on the events ;especially the First Item below which on 3/21 has as a very extensive list of Features on that date.
"Mad Skills" Hands-On Cooking Lesson Series - Chef Martha Hubbard - Hands-On Cooking Lessons. $400.00 - Tuesdays and Thursdays in
March (March 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17) 10:30 am - 1:00 pm, and Monday March 21st at 5:30 pm.
Tuesday, March 1st - Chefs Marty Altenburger and Michael Castellano - Chef's Tasting Menu, Wednesday, March 2nd - Regional Wine & Food Tasting - Wine Education Event, Thursday, March 3rd - Chef Layla Barr- Chef's Tasting Menu, Friday, March 4th - Chef Martha Hubbard - Chef's Tasting Menu, Monday, March 7th - Chef Martha Hubbard and Tim Rabior - Chef's Tasting Menu, Wednesday, March 9th - Regional Wine & Food Tasting - Wine Education Event, Wednesday, March 9th - Chef Dave Fuhrman - Chef's Tasting Menu, Friday, March 11th - Chef Martha Hubbard - Special Event - Hands-On Cooking Lesson, Monday, March 14th - Chef Andrew Berman - Chef's Tasting Menu, Wednesday, March 16th - Regional Wine & Food Tasting - Wine Education Event, Wednesday, March 23th - Regional Wine & Food Tasting - Wine Education Event, Wednesday, March 30th - Regional Wine & Food Tasting - Wine Education Event,
Events Just Added ;
Thursday, March 3rd - Chef Layla Barr- Chef's Tasting Menu, Friday, March 4th - Chef Martha Hubbard - Chef's Tasting Menu,Monday, March 7th - Chef Martha Hubbard and Tim Rabior - Chef's Tasting Menu
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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/ ;
Tutu Relay for CARE Camp 6/11/16 8am. 4th annual 10K tutu relay. Starts and ends at Salute!
http://www.themeruns.com/tutu-relay/ Editors Note : Since writing this a few weeks ago; Beth may have added a few Runs/Walks and will find out more for next week.
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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. Just announced ; starting Wed. 3/2 at FKCC The Key West College Community Farmers Market at the entrace to FKCC 9:30-1:30. Also call Jason for Details and vendor Space.
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American Cancer Society and The Lower Keys Relay for Life Invite all Cancer Survivors and Care Givers to a PRE Relay For Life (event is 4/16) on Sunday March 6 3-6PM at Two Friends Patio Restaurant 512 Front St. For additional Info Alaina Wortsman at 305-292-2333 X4906 ( Keys Relay for Life Head Person). You DO NOT NEED TO BE A Relay for Life Team Member or even participated in any Relay for Life event. It's a great opportunity to hang with others that have a similar experiences ; as well as learn about the Main event this Year : The Lower Keys Relay For Life at HOB April 16 10a-11pm
RELAY FOR LIFE APRIL 16 10A-11P
For more info on this year's Relay for Life Contact Alana Wortsman at 305-292-2333X4906 Alana.wortsman@Cancer.org
Here are the times and dates for the other Two :
Upper Keys at Plantation Key School Sat 4/23 Noon-10p
Middle Keys at Marathon Community Parks Ampertheatre Fri. 4/1-Sat. 4/2 7P-8A
Lower Keys at HOB 4/16 10a-11p. Info for all 3 Above.
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Click JANE1 link for her Complete E-Flyer on this event
1st Thursdays with Jane Gardner Interiors as usual was a sensory treat shared with good friend Fran Decker. This event kicked-off our Spring Cleaning Red Tag sale with savings on select items ranging from 10-30%. We are making room for new inventory arriving daily. We look forward to helping you transform your space this Spring.
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Next Market March 31 & Special Edition Artisan Market on March 13 "Free Wheelin Edition and Custom Bicycle Show"
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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.
March 31 , April 3 Ocean Awareness, April 24 Conch Republic "Brew Days"
FAVORite People of the Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges: Ranger Kristie Killam.-
In her position as refuge ranger, Kristie Killam has a strong focus on education and outreach, working with schools and camp programs, leading guided tours, and assisting with biological research. Killam moved to No Name Key in 2008 after visiting the Keys for more than 25 years, drawn by its mix of outdoor opportunities, especially in and among the refuges. "It's so relaxing to go for a walk in the evening on the refuges after work, and it's nice to head out to the No Name Bridge over Bogie Channel to watch sunrises and sunsets," she says. "And being on the water, well that is just the icing on the cake." She is part of the driving force behind the upcoming Outdoor Fest- US Fish and Wildlife Service's Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges Complex and their Friends group FAVOR's event featuring four action-packed days in all four refuges, filled with family-friendly, mostly free outdoor adventures and hands-on activities-set for 3/17-20.
FAVOR's "Run with Deer" 5K run/walk March 19th Big Pine Key Community Park
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 Facebook Page ; which includes additional Info. on the March 17-20 events as well as the march 19 "Run with the Deer"
BLUE LINK
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Rob O'Neal, Islands in the (Gulf) Stream: A photography exhibit of Key West & Cuba ;
December 11, 2015 - April 19, 2016. PLUS "Bars , Brews & Blues" Exhibition on their main floor is exciting and I went to Cori's Behind the Scenes at the Museum" and it was explained and is clearly evident from viewing the Exhibition is way more then " The Culture of Drinking" but featured : the Era of Prohibition ( where Key West went toward being a WET environment), The Music, The Naval members that made KW Lively, The Bars, The Prostitution, The Gay Life that was left alone to do their thing, and much more...
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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. 5-9pm $10 Admission.
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Calling all creators, builders and assemblers-are you a geek engineer or creative genius who likes to tinker with wheels, old bikes, gears and pulleys, nuts and bolts? Do you like costumes and love to make a spectacle of yourself parading down Duval Street in the company of others of like mind? If this sounds like you, sign up now to participate in the inaugural Key West Art & Historical Society Papio Kinetic Sculpture Parade, set for May 13-15, 2016.
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NEW TENNESSEE WILLIAMS EXHIBIT TO OPEN AT CUSTOM HOUSE-Key West Art & Historical Society welcomes the public to the opening of its new Tennessee Williams gallery, a permanent installation on the 2
nd floor of the Custom House Museum, on Thursday, March 17 from 5:30-7pm. While most known as one of the 20
th century's most significant playwrights for works that include
"A Streetcar Named Desire," "The Glass Menagerie," and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," Williams also took up oil painting as a form of relaxation while living in Key West.
The new gallery will feature several of his paintings on permanent loan from philanthropist David Wolkowsky, one of Williams' closest personal friends
; featured here is a portrait of Wolkowsky entitled
"L'inconnu C'est les Yeux." "Several of the paintings have allusions to his writings, including illustrating characters from his plays, short stories and poems," says Society Curator Cori Convertito, PhD. The opening coincides with the Tennessee Williams Festival and The Society's Lunchtime Curator Session on Wednesday, March 16 from 12-1pm featuring Tennessee Williams Key West Exhibit Curator Dennis Beaver, who
will explore Williams' lasting impact on Key West and lead guests on a VIP tour of the gallery after his talk. For more information call Cori Convertito at 295.6616 x 112 or visit
WWW.KWAHS.ORG.
Your Museums. Your Community. It Takes an Island.
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Key West Art & Historical Society presents prominent artist Roberta Marks at the Custom House Museum from April 8 until June 7 in "Roberta Marks: a Retrospective," a cohesive exhibition of nearly thirty years of her mixed media work.
Marks, whose work has won many awards and is widely collected and featured at numerous museums and galleries throughout the country, creates mixed media pieces via photographs, paintings, collages and constructions that investigate the mystery of being.
Her constructions, fabricated using found, bought or gifted objects and materials, are portrayed as stage sets, representing the artist's existence and personal landscape.
The exhibit will open on Friday, April 8 from 6:00-7:30, with special member VIP entry at 5:30 pm. "Roberta Marks: a Retrospective" is sponsored in part
by the Helmerich Trust. For more information call Curator Cori Convertito, PhD. at 295.6616 x 112 or visit
WWW.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 Art Center by Martha dePoo
https://www.facebook.com/Key-West-Art-Center-and-Gallery-248361134505/?fref=ts
Anna Symington sends regards and tell us : The Key West Art Center will kick off it's 8
th
Annual Plein Air Key West with a demonstration by plein air painter Mike Rooney on Friday, March 11
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. At 4:00 pm Mike Rooney, who is this year's plein air judge, will share some of his plein air tips and techniques at this event which is free and open to the public. A meet-the-artist receptions follows Mike's demonstration and artists may pre-register for the Plein Air Key West event.
The Plein Air Key West painting day is Saturday, March 12 with artist registration beginning at 9:00 am at the Art Center where the participants' canvases are stamped before heading out to paint at the location of their choice. Artists of all levels join members of the Art Center, including noted local painters Martha dePoo, Karen Beauprie, Susan O'Neill and Elizabeth Chamberlain. Finished artwork is returned to the Art Center by 1:30 p.m. to be judged by Mike Rooney. The public is invited to enjoy light refreshments at the Happy Hour Show & Sale from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm and share in the excitement when at 6:15 pm first, second and third place winners are announced and cash prizes are awarded. All paintings created that day will be on display and for sale that evening and the following week.
This year's Plein Air Key West judge Mike Rooney splits his time between Key West, Maine, and North Carolina and is well-recognized here in Key West for his impressionistic and colorful paintings. His artwork is available locally at Gallery on Greene, 606 Greene Street.
The Plein Air participation fee for artists is $30 for Art Center members; $35 for non-members. The Key West Art Center is a non-profit community art gallery located at 301 Front Street, and open every day from 10 am to 5 pm. For more information call the Art Center at (305) 294-1241 or visit
WWW.KEYWESTARTCENTER.COM
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Martha dePoo
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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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Sign up for the E-Newsletters from the New "Books on Books" at TSKW ; Click LINK5 ; Inc. Upcoming Author Events with : Hy Conrad, Raymond Jungles, Stewart Woods, Frank DeFord, Ridley Pearson, & Jack Smith.
PLUS Latest E-Newsletter "News & Updates" Click
LINK1B ; Some of the Features : Welcoming Artists Applications & Applications for Residency, WLRN Broadcasts from TSKW 3rd Floor, Children's Poetry Contest, gala Photos and Golden Mango Awards
Hit LINK1A for their latest E-Newsletter that gives details on their major Current 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.
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LAST WEEK'S PERFORMANCE WAS BRILLIANT; THANKS VERY MUCH; The last 10 minutes as the musicians and Maestro Alfonso worked at a 110 MPH Pace : My eyes kept getting wider; my mind expanded and my whole body was filled with moving inspiration.
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The South Florida Symphony returns to Key West Tennessee Williams Theatre on Saturday, April 2 with "Spring Is In the Air". The program headlines Coplan's magnificent Appalachian Spring Suite in which dancers from the critically acclaimed Martha Graham Dance Company accompany the Symphony
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In addition, Schumann's Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in A Minor features Carter Brey, renowned cellist. Brahms Symphony No. 4 in E Minor rounds out the program. Photos of Maestra Sebrina Alfonso, Martha Graham herself dancing in Appalachian Spring (1940s), and Carter Brey.
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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
Facebook.com/TheBodyConcierge
Eric Elloie, The Body Concierge..Eric has some Major Quality events that they are scheduling early Summer; and The Keys Blast will certainly have info. on them..
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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.
Cliff sends regards to The Keys Blast readers and tell us : Florida Keys Television has started providing channels for businesses, organizations, and individuals throughout The Florida Keys. Those channels can be found by going to www.MarathonFlorida.com
The Key Colony Beach Fishing & Boating Club's
Clam Bake
NEXT WEEK NEW VIDEO LINKS ; Of course go to their website to see what is going through VIDEO LINKS in the Middle and Upper Keys.
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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.
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 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. Upper Keys is Sat. 4/23 Plantation School Noon-10P, Middle Keys at Marathon Community Park's AmperTheatre 4/1 7p-4/2 8A.
 
THE BOTANIC GARDENS AT KONA KAI RESORT 97802 OS Hwy.
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