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The Keys
Blast Wk of Feb 15 2016 from Ed Krane & Friends.
WB Thompson Reception at Gallery on Greene 2/20 & Pics of their latest exhibition Featuring Priscilla Coote (Below)
Behind the Scenes at Waterfront Playhouse Special Feature & More in our Extensive "Theatre" Section
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Frangipani & Sodu Gallery's Latest Exhibitions : A few of the Artisans Featured Helen Rebane & Susann D'Antonio
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Awesome Citizen Newspaper Journalist & Author Mandy Miles : Book Signing & Release Party at The Galleon Resort Tiki Bar Tues. Feb 16
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GingerBread Square Gallery Celebrating another successful Exhibition by Nyla Witmore ( going on now) + New Exhibition from Pam Folsom & Todd Bonita : Reception 2/22
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Pics of Sean Callahan's latest Exhibition
MOTE's New Complex on SummerLand Key Plus 15 E-Newsletter Links (More Below)
Red Barn Theatre 2016 Gala at Little White House 2/27 and "Buyer & Cellar" 2/8-3/12. In our Extensive "Theatre" Section
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So Much going on at TSKW (L) Ben Pegg & Friends Concert 2/26 & Above 3/3-5. More Details in the TSKW weekly section. Of course KWAHS, Fla. Keys Council of the Arts, KWBGS , KWBG , KW Chamber and so many Groups/Organizations have many events going on & The Keys Blast has them covered.
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Hi Everyone; The Keys Blast going out weekly to over 7365 Keys Citizens and Businesses/Organizations plus Hundreds More Reading the Issues on our weekly Facebook Companion Page. This week ; Behind the Scenes at Waterfront Playhouse, The last day of GardenFest 2/14 at KWBGS, Aids Help CC "30 Years of Caring" event 2/19, Pics of the Fla. Keys Council of the Arts new Exhibition at Gato "Fauna, Fiber & Fruits", Libby York & Chicago Guitarist Andy Brown at Little White House 2/21 &22, Pics from Gallery on Greene's Priscilla Coote's Exhibition : Next reception 2/20 WB Thompson, Mandy Miles Book Signing & Release Party at Galleon Resort Tiki Bar 2/16, Pics from Frangipani / Sodu Receptions featuring Susann D'Antonio & Helen Rebane, Pics of Nyla Witmore's Reception / Exhibition at GingerBread Square : Next 2/22 Pam Folsom & Todd Bonita, Last 15 Mote's E-Newsletters inc. new Building on SummerLand Key, Red Barn's Gala 2/27, ACS Relay For Life Meeting 2/17, Hal Howland at KW Library Cafe Con Libros 2/16, Pics of Sean Callahan's Latest Reception / Exhibition, TSKW & KWAHS Many Events/Classes/Concerts & Exhibitions, Ben Pegg & Friends Concert at TSKW 2/26, Fla. Keys Eco-Disc Ctr. for Kids 2/20, Zonta's Annual Health Initiative, Xena Fund 2/14, City of KW & MCSO Weekly Features, NAS Air Spectacular 4/2 & 3, Wesley House Val. Night Gala 2/14 + a few more VAL. Events, MFM Lecture Series :Next 2/16, FKCC Presents Ben Vereen 2/18 & Mud Pi Ceramics Dept 2/19 Annual Dinner, Pics from Art@830 Christine Cordone & Michael Norvial Exhibition, KW Library Events & Classes, "Brief Notes",
WWW.ABSOLUTELYAMAZINGEBOOKS.COM , MOTE-Reef Relief-Favor-Eco. Disc. Ctr.-NOAA-Sanc. Friends Found. of the Fla. Keys ALL send info., KW Wildlife Ctr. Benefit at West Martello Gardens, CFFK News and Links, Rock Solomon every Friday at The Southernmost Inn ( Formerly Pearl's) Patio Bar, RockHouse Art Gallery 3/4, Cocco & Salem Exhibition and Reception 2/14, Next Artisan Market 2/21 & Every Thurs. Green Market at Bayview Park, FKSPCA BunFest 2/20 & Spring Social 3/11,
WWW.MILEZEROKEYWEST.COM , S. Fla. Symp. Orch. 2/25 & Impromptu Classical Concerts of KW 2/14 & 2/28, MCSO Animal Farm Open 2/14 & 28, Pics from TSKW "First Thursday" Featuring Michael Philip "KW Skin" ( A Must See) : Topless Jon McIntosh wearing an Authentic Kilt & Photos of so many KW Celebs, Earth Day 5K Run/Walk 4/16 Benefiting "Last Stand", Harrison Gallery, TSKW & Stone Soup "Walk on White", Wayne Lind KW Art Ctr., Marathon Garden Club 2/19, TWKW Exhibit Museum many events with Kick Off 3/2 Party, Keystock 4/2, Larry Blackburn Exhibition, KW Gallery Many events, UVA Wine Tasting 2/24, KWBG & KW Chamber Many Events, Our-Keys & Q Magazines, Fla. Keys Community Concert Band in Islamorada 2/27, Pics of Kep Art's latest exhibition Featuring Carol Tedesco & Deborah Goldman : Next Christine Fifer 3/3, TDC's "Keys Traveler", KW Preserve Island Life, AnnaMarie Giordano's FKCC Life Drawing Classes, Isle Cook Feb. & March Class Schedules, Florida Keys Television Middle Keys Video Links, KW Orchid Society's Annual Show at West Martello Gardens 3/4-6,
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"WEBSITES OF NOTABLE INTEREST" at the very end.
Thanks To our Contributing Editors that Greatly Enhance The Blast ; & thanks to our readers. Ed Krane [email protected] 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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Florida Keys Council of the Arts
Shannon Lynch & Liz Taylor
"Yellow Tail Frenzy" Liz Montgomery
"Fabric Quilt" by Joanne Jarzombel
"Frances Tracy Garden Center" by Natalie Dorf
"Untitled Photo Collage" by Beryn Harty
"Coconut" by Kathy Sage
"Jaguar" by Ineke DeRaad
More from "Fauna, Fiber & Fruits" Up Shortly
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Our Last 6 Pics from "World Photos That Captured 2015"
Nov 27 :
Two women are evacuated from a building where a shooter killed three people at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs, Colo, in a driving snow storm. Rick Wilking / Reuters
Dec 11 : Syrian refugees are greeted by Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on their arrival from Beirut at the Toronto Pearson International Airport in Mississauga, Ontario. Mark Blinch / Reuters
Dec 12 : Pallbearers stand guard over the casket of Tin Nguyen, 31, one of the victims of the deadly San Bernardino terrorist attack, at the start of the memorial service at St. Barbara's Catholic Church, in Santa Ana, Calif. . Marcus Yam / L.A. Times
DEC 17
Boats of fishermen are seen on the dried Poopo lake bed in the Oruro Department, south of La Paz, Bolivia. Lake Poopo, the Andean nation's formerly second largest after the famed Titicaca, has dried up entirely. With the water now gone, animals have died off in the millions, according to studies. And the local families, having lost much of their sustenance, have been forced to migrate. David Macrado / Reuters
DEC 21 :
Two-year-old Pengpeng receives nebulizer therapy on the third day after China's capital Beijing issued its second ever "red alert" for air pollution, at the New Century International Children's Hospital. Jason Lee /Reuters
DEC 24 :
Christian pilgrims pray inside the Grotto of the Church of Nativity, traditionally believed by Christians to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem on Christmas Eve. Majdi Mohammed /AP
To see the ALL Photos here are the Links to the Issues
Pt. 1 Jan. 4
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UP NEXT : SUSANN D'ANTONIO & HELEN REBANE BUT FIRST ; A few of the Features in the Feb 22 Issue : Pics from the KWBGS GardenFest (Great Job Misha & Staff), Pics from the Peter Max event at the Key West Gallery, Pics from the Last Stand Event, Mike Rooney shares with us his Link to many of his Videos "Teaching us to Paint / How to Become an Artist", Pics from a recent Keys Community Concert Band performance, Pics of Rock Solomon's weekly Fri. Happy Hour at The Southernmost Inn Patio Bar ( Formerly Pearl's). Also coming soon a Lead Feature from Sabrina West Swimwear.
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Mindy McKenzie tells us : Zonta Club of Key West's annual Heart Health Initiative offering free comprehensive blood screenings in March and April to lower Keys women. Appointments for the screenings are available to the first 80 women by calling Womankind now at 305-294-4004. I have attached a press release and photo of our club membership supporting our Heart Health Initiative by wearing red.
For further information on our Heart Health Initiative, please contact club member Carolyn Daly by calling 305-797-6558 or emailing
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The Xena Fund, which raises money to assist locals in Key West and the Lower Keys in paying veterinary costs, will be hosting its annual King and Queen of Hearts Coronation party at Bobby's Monkey Bar (900 Simonton St) this Sunday, Valentine's Day, February 14th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Please join us in raising donations for our candidates to claim their crowns.
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ALL The LOCAL Artisans in both Galleries are so talented (A MUST VISIT) for any Out of Town Guests /Locals for a wide variety of items Priced Right. Below are Susann D'Antonio and Helen Rebane; & Shirts/Blouses by Janis Childs
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Florida Keys Council of the Arts "Connections III" project further down in their weekly section and a few Features down the Opening of their latest exhibition at Gato "Fauna, Fiber & Fruits" in a 3 Part Feature in this Issue.
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NAS : Key West Southernmost Air Spectacular ; Please Click website for some really cool info..
A Behind the Scenes Look into a Waterfront Playhouse Production & TSKW events Up Shortly
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More Info. on these events further down; as well as their website
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A few More Valentine's events
(L) This Valentine's Sunday, February 14th, from 5-7:30pm, the Mary Rademacher trio will be featured. Mary Rademacher Reed is becoming an annual favorite in KW - West Michigan's Jazz Artist of the Year, she has toured with USO overseas, and continues to perform in Michigan and beyond. A versatile singer, dancer & entertainer, a.k.a. "a real firecracker!". And providing the matches, fuses, & and extra musical gunpowder will be the inimitable Larry Smith on keyboards, & skippo on drums. Expect plenty of romantic love songs for the holiday, as well as lots of fun music surprises. Catch the Heart Wave melodies at the Gardens Hotel Jazz Happy hour, this Valentine's Sunday....526 Angela, 305.294-2661.
WWW.GARDENSHOTEL.COM
(R) Valentine's Day Weekend Extravaganza: Chicago's 610 Greene St. 305-741-7891 WWW.CHICAGOSKW.COM Come join us for our 1-year anniversary at Chicago's this weekend. Amandah Jantzen as guest vocalist is joined by a classy jazz quintet from around the US and the Keys: Kerry McCoy, Piano Geoffrey Lowe, Bass Hal Howland, Drums Joe Dallas, Jr., Trombone Mark Rose, Sax. Show Times: Fri. Feb 12 7-11p,
Sat 2/13 7-11 pm, & Sun Feb 14th 6-10 pm.
ALSO HAPPY HOUR 5-8P M-Thursdays with Amandah Jantzen.
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Another Great Anne Mckee Artists Fund Fine Art Auction. We'll have A Special Edition Blast just on the Anne Mckee Artists Fund 2015 Fine Art Auction; probably in about 3 to 4 weeks..It will Feature 60 Plus Photos That Bernard Rasch and I took..
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A Behind The Scenes Look at "Mothers & Sons" 1/28-2/13 at the WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE
WWW.WATERFRONTPLAYHOUSE.ORG 310 Wall St. 305-294-5015 (More Info on this Play & all others Further Down)
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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
and "Louis Armstrong" in
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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ART@830 305-295-9595 830 Caroline St.
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Artist Michael Norvial & Art@830 Owner Christine Scarscella
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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. Hal Howland on Tues. 2/16 10am talking about his books and Jazz ( having performed in many venues in town for Years).
All programs will take place in the library auditorium, 700 Fleming Street. Please go to their Facebook and website for Complete Schedule.
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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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 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
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BRIEF NOTES
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. CFFK Leadership Success Academy starts up again 3/3,17,31 & 4/14 for more details Click
LINK1 & or
WWW.CFFK.ORG plus they sent our Readers a link to view their entire latest E-Newsletter : Click
LINK2 + CFFK Fund Advisory Board Complimentary Breakfast on 2/18.
Mel Fisher Museum Continues their really interesting "Lecture Series" on 2/16 with "Search for a Pirate Slaver" Greater details & full Schedule at
WWW.MELFISHERMUSEUM.ORG
200 Greene St. 305-587-8961.
Relay for Life Meeting 2/17 at The Inn at Key West 3470 N. Roos. Blvd.. Actual Big Event at HOB 4/16. Rosalind Brackenbury launches her new novel "The Third Swimmer" 2/20 at Salt Island Provisions 830 Fleming St. 305-896-2980 6-8P
Sun 2/14 5:30-7:30p Opening Exhibition / Reception for Jim Salem works Featuring his Exploration of Nature in The Keys.
WWW.COCCOANDSALEM.COM
1111 Duval St. 305-292-0072. Of course if you read this issue after 2/14 ; this exhibition will be on for a few weeks.
Vocalist Libby York welcomes celebrated Chicago Jazz Guitarist Andy Brown at her Truman Little White House concerts "You Make Me Feel So Young" Sun.2/21 & Mon. 2/22 8pm. More in our Extensive Weekly "Music Section"
Shawn Montgomer Karaoke at Blue Room at Bottle Cap (Last two in this Round) Feb 17 & 24 8PM
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 [email protected].
I had an amazing Craft Beer at the Artisan Market a few weeks ago from
WWW.BONEISLANDBREWING.COM
305-294-7994 ; Called "Going Down Brown" ; I seldom drink and never Dark Beer ; but this was exceptionally Great. Next Artisan Market 2/21 (More Info. below in their Weekly Section)
Lastly our "Brief Notes" ends with Two Rocks : Dr. Rock Solomon with Guitarist Michael Gillis is a Must See at the Patio Bar at Southernmost Inn WWW.SOUTHERNMOSTINN.COM (Formerly Pearl's) 4-6 PM on Fridays. A great Outdoors Casual Hang.
ROCKHOUSE 330 Julia St. Church like structure on corner of Whitehead :
WWW.ROCKHOUSEART.COM Party 3/4 ( More in this Issue Shortly Below)
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Tiffany, Tammy, Jane and the Gang send Regards; and tells 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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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
Rachel Pawlitz and the NOAA send regards and tell 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,
February 20
th from 10:00 am
to 11:00 am. Hunt for a meal in a game of Sharks on the Prowl. Discover why sharks don't go to the dentist! See what kind of sharks live in the Keys.
For more inf
ormation contact 305 -809-4750
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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
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MANGIA-MANGIA 900 Southard St. 305-294-2469
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Photos from Opening Night for Michael Philip's KW Skin, Lou Stovall's Master Print Maker & Grand Opening of "Books on Books"
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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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Get your signed copies of Mandy Miles
new book, "Key West Dos & Don'ts: 100 Ways to Look Like a Local" while enjoying drink specials at the fabulous Tiki Bar at the Galleon Resort & Marina. 617 Front St. Of course ; if you are unable to attend the Book Signing & Release Party ; you can go to Amazon ; here is the Direct Page Link:
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Pt 2 Florida Keys Council of the Arts Opening Night of "Fauna, Fiber & Fruits"
"Orchid Parrot Jungle" by Nicholas Bergery
"Nets of Wonder" Lace & Bamboo by Maxine Maxover
(L) "Garden Jewels" by Beti Duke (R) "Spring Flora" by Sandy Sun
"Blue Heron" by Ganine Giorgione Derleth. Ganine & I attended the Peter Max event last weekend. Pics of the event in the Feb 22 Issue. Great Job Key West Gallery
"Diva Collage" by Gail P Miller
Part 3 of 3 of their Members Show Up Shortly
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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. To see Complete E-Newsletter hit
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Facebook Book Page :
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Wayne Lind Featured for a few weeks. Nice seeing Wayne at the KWBGS GardenFest ( If you are reading this before Monday; 1 day left to attend GardenFest
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WWW.KEYWESTIMPROMPTU.ORG
305-304-3203 N
ext 3 Performance 2/14 : Eroica Trio, 2/28 Badke String Quartet, and 3/13 Axiom Brass Quintet. Due to space constraints their website has greater detail)
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 [email protected] 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
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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
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GARDENFEST : The Feb 22 Issue will have photos from the 2016 GardenFest
NOTE FURTHER DOWN A look at a few Special Events in 2016
also
"CONSERVING RARE PLANTS AND ENDANGERED HABITATS"
is both a mission of the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden and the topic of the February Speaker. On Thursday, February 18th at 12:30 consulting botanist Steve Woodmansee will be presenting the on-going program of collecting seeds in the wild, propagating them for out-planting, and the impact on greater environmental concerns. Meet at the Nature Chapel. 5210 College Road. Admission is FREE to members and students with ID, others $5.00, with an option to join. Information: www.kwbgs.org .
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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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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. ALSO KICK OFF PARTY AT DENNIS & Bert's Home
March 2nd, 2016, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Home of Dennis Beaver
and Bert Whitt, 1207 Whitehead Street, Hors d'oeuvres and Open Bar
Entertainment by Bobby Nesbitt and Carmen Rodriquez
; 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 [email protected].; 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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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 will be offering ZUMBA FOR KIDS starting Feb 20th. Zurima is the only certified Zumba Kids teacher in Key West. Classes will be 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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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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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
[email protected] or call Mary at Lazy Lakes RV Resort at 305-745-1079.
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February 22 Pam Folsom & Todd Bonita 5:30-8:30p. Here are a few pics I took at the Nyla Witmore Reception & Exhibition still going on.
"Sailing Down Windsor Lane" 12X24 Oil on Canvass
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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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Pam, Larry, Stephanie & Commissioner Lopez at the Larry Blackburn Exhibition last week.
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Demolition at Summerland Key to make way for new Mote Complex Hit LINK19
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(R) 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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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 :
Feb 15- 21
Thomas Arvid. V
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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 inc. Pics from the Peter Max event.
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Everyone's Good Friend and Extremely Talented Priscilla Coote Opened her Exhibition at Nance Frank's Gallery on Greene
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Next week in the Feb 22 Issue ; a Feature from Mike on his many Video Links on "How to Paint"
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A LITTLE FURTHER DOWN : INFO ON WB THOMPSON'S FEB 20 OPENING RECEPTION "MOON OVER HAVANA"
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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 : [email protected] 786-510-3921
305-294-2587
Click
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for their Calendar of Events; and upcoming Luncheons and Biz After Hours. Next General Membership Luncheon and Meeting 2/24 Noon at BeachSide Marriott Speaker : Jim Bouquet Dir. of Engineering for the City of KW. Next Business After Hours 3/8 Key West Luxuries 515 Fleming St.
5:30-7:30P. 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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305-294-4603
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Click Green link above for complete event schedule and other Info.
Next Luncheon Noon Wed. March 2 at Hyatt and Next Mixer Wed. March 9 5:30P Venue TBD.
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR at FOUNDERS PARK!
From 4:00 - 5:00, on Saturday February 27, the Florida Keys Community Concert Band will perform Pops in the Park at Founders Park (mm 87, bayside) with free admission for the entire family... AND the dog! The "Love is in the Air" theme carries from adults to children to man's best friend as the concert band plays music with love in mind. There will be a puppy parade, children are encouraged to bring teddy bears (or other beloved stuffed animal) for an on-stage Tea Party and flowers will be distributed to the first people to arrive early (plus they'll get a great seat to watch the fun-filled concert). Featured selections will include music from Grease, the Beatles and Irving Berlin favorites. For more information, please call concert master Susan Bazin at 305-451-4530. Bleacher seats provided, but bring a lawn chair or blanket for the shady spots under the trees!
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809 White St. 305-296-2080 Feb 18 J.H. Allen Reception / Exhibition 6-8PM for "Walk on White"
On Thursday evening, February 18, Stone Soup Gallery at 809 White Street hosts a showing of new works in oil and fresco by popular Key West artist, J. H. Allen, whose work nearly sold out last year at this time. Allen is noted for his depiction of water and cloud effects in the keys, and this collection of paintings is entitled: It's a Watery World. The show opens as part of the Walk On White festivities and runs through the end of March.
Allen's work in oil depicts the romance of the Florida landscape with a limited color palette of blues and ochres that is reminiscent of European paintings of the nineteenth century. His Fresco work, also on display, is much more graphic and contemporary in scope with a neo-expressive use of texture and composition. The artist will be present from six to eight pm to meet patrons and discuss the paintings on display.
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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. Due to space constraints please go to website and facebook for complete verbiage from Scott
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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 [email protected]
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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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City Commissioner Billy Wardlow was ready to jump as a guest of US Army's Golden Knights parachute demonstration team at Homestead Air Reserve Base. Unfortunately, gusting winds forced the cancellation of the tandem jump.
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WWW.MYFWC.COM Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission 888-404-3922.
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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
We continue with "Fauna, Flowers & Fruits" Part 3 of 3 at the Gato Building 1110 Simonton St.
"Somethings Fishy" by David Harrison Wright"
"The End of An Era Fast Buck Freddies Window" by Janis Jo Stevens
"Egret" by Judi Bradford
"Key West Cocktails" by Susan O'Neil
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http://keysarts.mhsoftware.com/ Thank You Shannon Lynch for the Extensive Arts Calendar of Events.
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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"
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
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for the TDC's Amazing Photo Galleries. One of the Many Features : Cultural Celebrations Enrich 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 areas patrolled by the Monroe County Sheriffs Organization. Here is the Link that Sheriff Ramsay provided to a short notice on Crime Being Down.
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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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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(R) Buyer and Cellar 2/8-3/12 |
Join us for a sizzling night of: Delectables by Iron Chefs, Open Bar. Wine by UVA, A Decadent Dessert Station, Hot Latin Music (with dance demonstrations), A Fabulous Vintage Car Display; Our Always-Spectacular Silent Auction
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Chance to Go to Havana!!! Click
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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 18
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- 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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Feb 20 5-8 "Moon Over Havana" by WB Thompson Celebrates the Color &
Character of Cuba
William Bradley Thompson captures Cuba - and captivates the curious traveler with paintings as intriguing and animated as the island itself.
In a caffeinated collision of colors and characters, history and humanity, Thompson brilliantly conveys the contradictions and question marks of Key West's international neighbor.
Thompson celebrates that kaleidoscopic clash in his latest exhibit, "Moon Over Havana," which opens with an artist's reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 at The Gallery on Greene, 606 Greene St., Key West.
Old cars and new tour buses crowd the curving Malecon. Wistful women and unflinching federales wait for what will come; close, yet comfortable, and characteristically Cuban. Residents recline in doorways, and moonlight shines the city.
Thompson, who started his career as a lawyer and only painted to pay his law school tuition, sees it all and shows it off in Technicolor perfection.
The works in Thompson's "Moon Over Havana" are the results of a recent visit to Cuba during the Havana Biennial, said Gallery on Greene owner Nance Frank.
The acclaimed international art exchange occurs every two years, cloaking the country in contemporary art and exploring important international themes such as progress, technology and development.
Thompson will return to Cuba for the next Havana Biennial and will exhibit his work on the Malecon, the renowned and windswept seawall between Havana and its harbor.
In "Moon Over Havana," Thompson boldly bridges abstract and representational expression, which is how he describes his approach to art, refusing to relegate his subjects to one or the other.
"Moon Over Havana" opens Feb. 20 with an artist's reception from 5 to 8 p.m. at Gallery on Greene, 606 Greene St., Key West. For more information, visit galleryongreene.com or call 305-294-1669.
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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. [email protected]. 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.will have their MUD Pi Dinner on 2/19/16 from 6-10PM..
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CJ Groth and Lynne Fischer ( just two of the many Local Artists here); to the right the dapper and talented educator Jack Louden
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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.
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. The Blast will have Their March Schedule in the Feb 22 Issue; of course go to theri wwebsite for it now.
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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
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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 [email protected]
Relay for Life Meeting ; all welcome Feb 17 at The Inn at KW 3420 N. Roos. Blvd.; Call Alana for more info.
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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.
Feb. 21 Recycle-Upcycle, March 31 Free Wheelin Edition & Custome Bicycle Show, April 3 Ocean Awareness, April 24 Conch Republic "Brew Days"
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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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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.
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 above events and many additional events are detailed with much info. on their website
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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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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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Exec. Dir of TSKW Jed Dodds Comments "In the river of cultural events we've organized this year, there's one around the corner that I wanted to make sure didn't pass you by.
Currents & Confluences : A Symposium of Art & Ideas on March 3-5, is among the more ambitious programs I've ever had a hand in, and neatly encapsulates our goals here at The Studios: to present art you wouldn't see anywhere else, to spark interesting conversations, and to leave you seeing the world - and Key West - like you never have before.
Our partnership with the Art Students League of New York City - and their Curator James Lancel McElhinney - has opened the doors to major national figures in the worlds of art and art history, as well as a number of rising stars. Due to space constraints please click above Brown Link for additional info as well as going to their website
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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.
ALSO HIT
LINK2 for the Ben Pegg & Friends Concert on 2/26.
TSKW 2016 Gala / La Cage Aux Folles The Birdcage Gala Feb 23 7-10P ; Hit
LINK2A for their E-Newsletter on Birdcage.
Part 2 of 2 Last Week's TSKW First Thursdays Reception for Michael Philip, Lou Stovall, and Opening of Books on Books
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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.
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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
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IMPORTANT HEALTH INFO FROM ERIC ELLOIE
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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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[email protected] 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
SIMPLY CLICK ANY BELOW TO WATCH A LOCALLY PRODUCED VIDEO ranging from 30 seconds to 11 Minutes; Produced by Florida Keys Television in The Middle Keys ( all links are You-Tube Links). Thanks Cliff :
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HERE IS THE LINK TO THEIR LATEST 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
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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: [email protected], 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
 
THE BOTANIC GARDENS AT KONA KAI RESORT 97802 OS Hwy.
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