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The Keys
Blast Wk of March 14, 2016 from Ed Krane & Friends.
Our Good Friend from Southampton LI NY; Carol Saxe gives us an Exclusive On-Line Art Exhibition. Above "Devon Yacht Basin" 36 x 48
GingerBread Square Gallery's Current Exhibition Featuring Michele Byrne & Christos Calivas
Swedish & German TV Films at The Turtle Hospital + Another Successful Rehab & Release
Author & TV Producer Hy Conrad chats with Jeff Johnson ( FKSPCA & WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE) & Michael Nelson from the Monroe County Library System and Co-Producer with Alison Rich of the Excellent Cafe Con Libros Author Series.
Our Weekly City of Key West & MCSO Features
Christine Fifer Currently Headlining at Kevin Peterson's Kep Art Gallery
Save The Pines March 20 Fort Zachary State Park
Marylene Proner at Cocco & Salem Reception 3/20 ( Exhibition till 4/1)
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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 : Carol Saxe On-Line Art Exhibition, Special "Free Wheelin & Custom Bicycle" Artisan Market 3/13, Pics from Gingerbread Square Gallery Reception Featuring Michele Byrne & Christos Calivas, The Turtle Hospital Hosts Swedish & German TV, Pics of Christine Fifer at Kep Art, TV's "MONK" and Local Author Hy Conrad was at Cafe Con Libros & we have pics, Our Weekly MCSO & City of KW Features, "WELL" Health Magazine Launch Party 3/14, MOTE's Ocean Festival 4/2, FAVOR's Annual Nature Festival 3/17-20 ; with "Run with the Deer" 3/19, KWBGS Native Plant Sale 3/19 + 3/17 Gardening Presentation, PT. 2 of our Photo Feature on the Tennessee Williams Exhibit Kick Off Party, So many Great Authors at KW Library's Cafe Con Libros, All 3 KW Theatre Groups/Playhouses Active : "The Producers", "Out of the City" & "The Apple Falls", Pics of Mary Jean Connors at the KW Art Ctr., "Brief Notes", FKSPCA, Pamala Kostmayer Opens Exhibition at TSKW,
WWW.ABSOLUTELYAMAZINGEBOOKS.COM ; Guild Hall Gallery Celebrates 40 Years on 3/18, Marc Plant Store, MCSO Animal Farm Open 3/13 & 3/27, Fla.Keys Eco Disc. Ctr.for Kids 3/19, Our Extensive Weekly Theatre and Music Sections,
WWW.MILEZEROKEYWEST.COM ; "Last Stand" 5K Run/Walk on Earth Day 4/16, KW Poetry Guild events inc. "Dead Poets Speak at TSKW 4/12, Pics of the latest Frangipani / Sodu Gallery Exhibitions, FKCC Community Farmers Market every Wed., & Every Thursday Bayview Park Green Market, NAS KW SouthernMost Air Spectacular 4/2 & 3, Impromptu Classical Concerts of KW Season Finale March 13 at St. Paul's, Equality Florida Annual Keys Gala 3/19 at The Garden's Hotel, Keys Community Concert Band in Key Largo 3/19, U.S.C. G. Auxiliary Floatilla Boating Skills Class 4/23 & 30, Little Pink Helps families with Cancer, ACS "Relay for Life" in Upper , Middle & Lower Keys, March 20 Save the Pines, Marylene Proner at Cocco & Salem 3/20, Walk on White events 3/17 inc. Harrison Gallery and Stone Soup
KW Wildlife Center, Call to Artists / Authors for 2017 "Culture" Magazine, Gregory Little at Sean Callahan's Dog Tired Studio, KW Public Library's Holi Celebration on 3/19, & 3/26 Easter Egg Hunt, Debra Butler Design Studio's Open House with Scott Gruppe & Jai Somers for Project LightHouse, Keystock 4/2, Our-Keys, Keynoter & Q Magazines, MOTE-Reef Relief-Sanc. Friends of Fla. Keys-NOAA, Eco. Disc. Ctr., NYC Bassist Irish Ornig, Save the Pines 3/20, Last Week's Featured On-Line Photo Exhibition by R.C. Fulwiler Link for complete 3/7 Issue, Our Weekly Sections from KWBG & KW Chamber, Aids Help CC, Letty Novak's Annual Small Works Gallery 3/18 &19, LKMC's Spring Edition of their E-Newsletter, TDC's March "Keys Traveler", Mike Rooney at Gallery on Greene, FWC "Python Challenge", Preserve Island Life", Fla. Keys Council of the Arts " Connections Projects.2016", + GATO Members Show "Fauna, Fiber & Fruit, .Key West Tara Mandala (Cleanse The Mind), SouthernMost Coconut Castaways 3/19,Lower Keys Community Concert Series, Sanc, Friends Foundation of the Fla. Keys : March Link to their Newsletter, Anna Marie Giordano's Life Drawing Classes at FKCC on Thursdays, Isle Cook's Complete March Schedule, KWAHS & TSKW many events,
PLUS KWAHS 3/17 Grand Opening for the Permanent Tennessee Williams Exhibit at Custom House
PLUS "Roberta Mark's A Retrospective" 4/8 to June 7, City of KW Green Conservation Tips, Lower Keys Chamber's New Visitor's Guide, Marathon TV gives us more Videos, Ben Harrison & Howard Livingston, Zonta for Heart Health Living Institute, "Apple Falls" 3/23 at Fringe, "The Producers" all March, Red Barn has "Out of the City" starting 3/22-4/16.
PLUS SO MUCH MORE Including
"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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Christine Fifer Exhibition
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Kevin Peterson Exhibition
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WELL MAGAZINE LAUNCH PARTY FROM CHARLIE WILSON AND OUR-KEYS MAGAZINE ; BUT FIRST
Part 1 of our Exclusive On-Line Art Exhibition from Carol Saxe
East Hampton, LI, New York 631-329-8764
"Tropical Breeze"
Catalogue No: 1411
Image Size: Original 36 x 48"
Catalogue No: 1412
Image Size: Original 12 x 24"
"Terrace Royal West Indies"
Image Size: 24 x 36" Prints available in 24 x 36", 20 x 30"
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With a focus on holistic health and wellness, our vision for WELL is to bring a greater awareness to the deeper, more spiritual side of the Florida Keys that often gets overlooked amidst all the restaurants, bars and tourist attractions. We are excited to see a growing community of people dedicated to inspiring health, wellness and green living throughout the Keys. In each edition of WELL we will be weaving in different people from our community to share their stories and expertise with us.
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Richie Moretti, director/founder of the Turtle Hospital releases a juvenile green sea turtle into the lush grass beds of the Florida Bay with Linda Lindorffs, Swedish TV star. Linda's show filmed with the Turtle Hospital and was one of several international media events at the Turtle Hospital over the past month. The Turtle Hospital also filmed with German TV star Tamme Hanken. Sea turtles live in almost every ocean basin throughout the world. Raising awareness on a global level will help sea turtles survive. Compassion is contagious!
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An Upcoming Issue will have an Exclusive On-Line Photographic Exhibition from Mac Stone Photography
WWW.MACSTONEPHOTO.COM [email protected]. I met Mac at a recent"Last Stand"meeting and his work is Brilliant
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Gala at West Martello Gardens Last Week. Go to the March 7 Issue for the complete Feature and pics
NEXT WEEK IN THE MARCH 21 ISSUE : Pics from the "Well" Health Magazine Launch, Pics form the Spring Social Gala from FKSPCA at the KW Golf Club, Mike Rooney shows packed house at KW Art Ctr. "Plien Air" Plus lots of works from the "Plein Air" Competiton, KWBGS had their Gala for "80 Years in the Making" & we have the Pics, Pics from Carol McArdle at RockHouse Gallery + Plus a Tour of RockHouse Gallery from the week before, Feature on last week's "Picnic Under the Stars" from KWAHS at Fort East Martello to benefit 4 popular Non-Profit Organizations, Pics from KW Poetry Guild, Pics from the 2016 Key West Orchid Society's Annual "Wild About Orchids", Guild Hall had their 40th Anniversary & we have the pics, Pics of KW Equality Florida at The Gardens Hotel, Art from Small Works Show at Letty's LemonAde Stand Gallery. Pics from Keys Chamber Orchestra, Pics from the 3/13 Artisan Market Featuring The Bicycle Special Edition, Season Finale for the Key West Impromptu Classical Concerts With Badke Quartet, & Mike Rooney at Gallery on Green
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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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Limited space edible gardensfor food independence" is the topic on Thursday, March 17th at 12:30 at the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden on College Road. Jeff Stotts, naturalist, environmental horticulturalist and "Master Gardener", will focus on using hydroponics to grow nutritious and delicious vegetables at home...even in our small Key West gardens with limited sun exposure. Meet at the Garden Chapel. Admission is free for KWBGS members and students; $5 for others. Call 305-296-1504 or visit WWW.KWBGS.ORG
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Part 2 from last week of the Tennessee Williams March Kick Off Party at Dennis and Bert's place. Here are 4 photos and then 12 more in the weekly TW Exhibit Section (which will contain much info. on all the events planned and Links.
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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.
3/15 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!
Book Bites : April 13th at 5:30 and the book is "The Young Wrecker on the Florida Reef" by Richard Meade Bache.
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.
HERE IS HY CONRAD : Executive Producer of "MONK" and Key West Local Author at Cafe Con Libros
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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. Here is the March E-Newsletter
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Pics from Last week's Reception for Mary Jean Connors
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Jeff Ware, Jane Washburn, Rosi Ware, & Susan O'Neill
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Anna & Mary Jean
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BRIEF NOTES
Kathy Sage sends regards from Wine Shop at Home 301-785-9153 and tells us : March 15 I will be at Key Lime Britches Consignment Shop, 813 Peacock Plaza and then again March 19 at White Street Salon for Walk on White, pouring wines at these wonderful establishments.
https://www.wineshopathome.com/kathysage
Skipper Kripitz & Bobby Nesbitt at Salute on the Beach every Thursday 1000 Atlantic Ave, 305-292-1117, Harrison Gallery and Stone Soup Host Walk on White 3/17.
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Next Week The Keys Blast will have a Lead Feature from the FKSPCA's Spring Social
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Sunday March 20 5:30-8:30P Marylene Proner
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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 farm 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
More Info on the 3/13 Open House in the weekly MCSO Section further down
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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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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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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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Last Stand, "The Producers", Frangipani/Sodu Galleries and so many more Features but First :
PART 2 OF CAROL SAXE ART
Catalogue No: 567 Image Size: 40 x 60"
"Porch Swing Tails" Catalogue No: 1258 Image Size: 18 x 36"
Prints available in 10 x 20" and 12 x 24 on archival paper or canvas
"Devon Yacht Basin"
36 x 48"
4 More from Carol Saxe Up Shortly
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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
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Jeff & Rosi Ware, Marc Hacker & Fran Decker
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Karen showing Kathy some of her works
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Susann D'Antonio
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Marc, Fran, with Sharon Hamilton
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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..
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 [email protected]
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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 [email protected] 305.304.3203
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WWW.HARRISON-GALLERY.COM 825 White St. 305-294-060 March 17 6-8 PM Walk on White. Here is their E-Flyer telling about their activities; hit
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Evie Evers Kling, Key West Development Associate, at
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The U.S.C.G. Auxiliary Flotilla Boating Skills and Seamanship Class will be offered on
Saturday, March 12th 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. [email protected] or 573-619-2200. PS : Additional classes offered April 23 & 30.
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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Last week the march 7 Issue did a Feature ion the KW Wildlife Ctr. event at West Martello Gardens; click this issue for all the Pics
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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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The Reception for Gregory Little was so much fun ; and of course (MUST SEE EXHIBITION)
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WWW.DATEANDTHYME.COM
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29 Fleming St. 305-296-7766 ( Formerly Help Yourself ; still owned by Charlie) & 1130 Duval St. 305-587-7475.
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Holi Celebration at the Key West Library
The Key West Library at 700 Fleming St is kicking off spring with a Holi Celebration on Saturday March 19th. From 1:00pm-2:30pm, we will have an Indian Cooking Demo and a Henna Tattoo Station. Then from 3:00pm-5:00pm in our Palm Garden, we will begin the "play of colors," a tradition in which people toss colored powder to welcome the spring. The Festival of Colors, traditionally celebrated in India and Nepal, has spread throughout the world as a celebration of love, frolic, and colors. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. For more information, contact us at 305-292-3595.
Library hosts egg hunt
The Key West Library at 700 Fleming St will host their annual egg hunt Saturday March 26th.
at 1:00pm.The egg hunt will be split up in to age groups with ages 0-2 going first.The teen Easter program begins at 3:00.The event will also feature games, prizes, face-painting, crafts and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny.For more information, call 305-292-3595 or email [email protected].All library events are free and open to the public
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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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WWW.DEBRABUTLERDESIGNSTUDIO.COM
305-393-2942 612 Fleming St.
Scott Gruppe, featured artist, with Debra Butler and Jai Somers, street outreach coordinator for Project Lighthouse, the beneficiary of the net proceeds of the art sales in March.
Scott Gruppe with new art collector, Nicole.
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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 (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 [email protected].; or 305-842-1666 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 4 more pics from the Kick Off Party and then Part 3 Further Down with 8 More Pics
Always making me get a big smile ; everyone's Good Friend Photographer & Various Organization's Board Member Peter Arnow
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Melissa Jean & An Amazing Tennessee Williams "Neal"
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Nance Boylan from the Key West Poetry Guild sends regards and reminds us :
March 17th deadline for Tennessee Williams Poetry Contest
TWKW.ORG or Nance Boylan nanceboylan@gmail. com.
March 20 Save The Pines @ Ft. Zack 2-5 Poetry reading 4pm
Culture Magazine call to writers Florida Keys Council of The Arts
April 1st - " Silence " a poetry reading by Nance Boylan @ 7pm @ The Green Pineapple 1130 Duval, during Upper Duval Art Stroll.
Jack Hackett daily in April Poem Dejour 6:30ish @ Blue Heaven.
One for the Road @ Green Parrot, more to follow once confirmed
April 12 6pm @ TSKW on Eaton St Dead Poets Speak
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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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Part 3 of Carol Saxe Art ; but first
KEYSTOCK 2016 April 2
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Here is some early Info. on Keystock from Marc at Castaways :Two Friends Patio Restaurant, Homes For Veterans, Inc. and Howard Livingston join up with The Florida Keys Ocean Festival to bring Keystock Music Festival 2016!
Grammy Award Winner Huey Lewis & The News headline the April 2
nd concert with The Florida Keys own Howard Livingston & The MM 24 Band taking the stage beforehand!
The Florida Keys Ocean Festival is an all-day fun festival for the entire family with a 5K "Race For The Reef", followed by a day long fun-filled festival featuring live music, local food, arts, crafts, educational booths, touch tanks, live animals, 100+ vendor booths for shopping, a kid's fishing seminar, and a Silent Auction.
Follow that with a concert and that's a full day of family fun!
For more information or if interested in donating or becoming a Sponsor, contact
[email protected] or call Mary at Lazy Lakes RV Resort at 305-745-1079.
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Cresting Wave Catalogue 1074
"Catboat # 1289"
Catalogue No: 1289
Image Size: 12 x 24"
"Day at the Beach"
Catalogue No: 1391
Image Size: 24 x 48"
The March 21 or March 28 will have 9 more works from Carol Saxe
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SAVE THE PINES
March 20th 1-5pm : Fort Zachary Taylor state park
Join us for a picnic under the pines to celebrate the 8th year anniversary of Save Our Pines organization and their successful efforts to stop removal of our beautiful and functional Australian Pines at Fort Zachary Taylor.
Other than the general admittance to the park, no tickets are required. The picnic will be potluck-style so feel free to bring a dish to share, beverages of your choice, and chairs or blankets for your relaxing pleasure. Napkins, utensils and water will kindly be provided by Blue Heaven and Salute!
Community support has been essential in preserving this Key West landmark as we know it. The picnic under the pines is an opportunity to, not only take pride in another year's work together, but also to show our commitment in continuing the work necessary to maintain the heath and safety of our pines at Fort Zach. There will be a raffle for some great prizes donated from local people and businesses during the picnic. The Adopt-A-Pine program, which provides a chance for interested persons to sponsor a tree for a nominal tax-free contribution, will also be highlighted.
Stay tuned to find out the raffle items you'll be able to bid on as well as what fun additions we'll be adding to the program. We are still in need of raffle items and volunteers. For more information, or to support the organization with a donation, raffle item, or to become a volunteer, call 305-294-0609 or email [email protected]. More Info : https://www.facebook.com/saveourpineskeywest/?fref=ts
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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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 would get a kick out of getting an invite from LI NY
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Friday March 25th at the Wolffer Estate Vineyard from 5 to 8PM.
The Wolffer is located at
139 Sagg Road
Sagaponack, NY 11962
Tel. 631 - 537-5106
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. Douglas Fowler.
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Last week we did a 4 Part Feature on the Brilliant Photographer R.C. Fulwiler. Here is the Link to the entire March 7 Issue
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 : [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 Luncheon & General membership Meeting 3/24 with Guest Speaker State Rep. Holly Raschein. 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
GREEN LINK
Click Green link above for complete event schedule and other Info.
Next Mixer ...Next Luncheon April 13 either Hyatt 601 Front St. or Beachside Marriott Noon. Next Mixer April 13 Venue TBA.
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 [email protected]. Admission is $5 ; and all proceeds go to Take Sock in Children
Scott Pridgen Executive Dir.
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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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Lemonade Stand Annual
Small
Works
Show Opening Receptions:
March 18th 6-9pm and March 19th 12-3pm
Snacks provided by Blue Heaven, and Cupcake Sushi. Music by Key West's Frenchie/Micro DJ. Bar proceeds benefit Florida Keys Council of the Arts.
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Hit
LINK5 for their NEW SPRING 2016 E-Newsletter ; Great Reading that will be so beneficial to your Health
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Key West Police Chief Donie Lee named Administrative Assistant Benjamin Rogers the Department's Civilian of the Year for 2015 during an awards ceremony at the Grand Key Double Tree.
Rogers started with the Key West Police Department in February of 2014. He serves as the administrative assistant for the Operations Bureau. In that role, he serves not only the Department internally, but as the operational face to the community. In addition, he enrichens our community by mentoring a Key West High School student through the Department's mentoring program. He was named Civilian of the Second Half 2015.
"Ben consistently handles every challenge with intelligence, professionalism and grace,' said Chief Lee. "He treats his fellow employees, as well as the citizens of Key West, with courtesy and respect, reflecting the Key West Police Department's highest standards."
Keys Federal Credit Union sponsors the Department's award, and Mary Lou Carn presented Rogers with a check to honor his service to the community
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Keys Federal Marking Director Mary Lou Carn, Benjamin Rogers, Police Chief Donie Lee.
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Keys Federal Marking Director Mary Lou Carn, Officer of the Year Thomas Clark, Police Chief Donie Lee.
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Key West Police Chief Donie Lee named Officer Thomas Clark the Department's Officer of the Year for 2015 during an awards ceremony at the Grand Key Double Tree.
Officer Clark started with the Key West Police Department in April of 2012. He serves as one of four quality of life officers, addressing vagrancy in the city. He was named Officer of the Second Half of 2015 and received the Gallantry Award for the bravely he displayed during a November incident. He is hard-working and dedicated to the Key West community.
"Officer Clark is constantly working to better serve the community," said Chief Lee. "Because of his exemplary performance and dedicated professionalism, we name him Officer of the Year."
Chief Lee noted that the Key West Chamber of Commerce also named Officer Clark the Officer of the Year. While accepting that honor at a Chamber luncheon, Officer Clark got down on one knee and proposed to his future wife. She accepted.
Keys Federal Credit Union sponsors the Department's award, and Mary Lou Carn presented Officer Clark with a check to honor his service to the community.
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Here is Part 3 of the Tennessee Williams Kick Off Party
Three skits were performed :The actors included Melody Moore, Bob Bowersox, (a scene from "Street Car Named Desire) Joannie Sullivan( big Momma from "A Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" and Lara Fox and another actress ("Night of the Iguana).
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Above site will give you a rare inside look at Mike's Video Series plus his Exhibition is currently hanging at Gallery on Greene : WWW.GALLERYONGREENE.COM 606 Greene St. 305-294-1669
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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 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
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Florida Keys Council of the Arts
"Fauna, Fiber, & Fruits" at the Gato Building 1110 Simonton St.
"Orchid Parrot Jungle" by Nicolas Begery
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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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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Easter on the Animal Farm this Sunday
Becky Herrin sends regards and tells us : Join the Sheriff's Office this Sunday, March 13th, annual Easter on the Animal Farm celebration!
Bring the family and join the fun at the farm; the event is free of charge and offers something for everyone. The Easter Bunny will be there and will be available for photos. A giant Easter egg hunt starts at 1 p.m. with a separate egg hunting area set up for very young children. Make sure to bring an Easter basket to hold all the goodies! There will also be music, face painting, Home Depot will be there with their arts and crafts booth and, of course, you can visit with all the animals at the farm.
The event will take place from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., so come on out and join the fun!
Scam alert - Marathon area
A company that calls itself "Sports Media" is reportedly attempting to sell advertisements to businesses in the Marathon area for a "Marathon High School 2016 Spring Sports Poster". This is a scam and this company is not affiliated in any way with our local schools.
The internet lists many complaints about this company in various areas of the country. The Sheriff's Office has confirmed that Marathon High School has not hired this company to perform any services, nor do they support this effort in any way.
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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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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. [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 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 [email protected]
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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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 13 Free Wheelin Edition & Custom Bicycle Show, 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"
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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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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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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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New Visitors Guides at the Lower Keys Chamber
The Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce has received its much-anticipated new Visitors Guides, which promote the area from the Seven Mile Bridge through Stock Island. The Guides, which are both beautiful and informative, drive potential customers to Chamber member businesses by giving them contact information in the alphabetical and the category sections. The Chamber mails thousands of these guides every year to visitors who request them via phone, email and chats through the TDC's site.
The Visitors Guide is available on the Lower Keys Chamber's website: www.lowerkeyschamber.com, as well as being accessible on mobile devices. It provides a comprehensive overview of the many natural attractions in the Lower Keys to entice visitors to spend some time relaxing and enjoying all there is to do here. The information contained in the Guide also addresses the many ecological concerns we have here, advising tourists not to feed the Key Deer, asking that they refrain from littering and advising them of the delicate ocean environment that surrounds us.
Anyone is welcome to pick up a new Visitors Guide at the Lower Keys Chamber & Visitors Center at 31020 Overseas Hwy in Big Pine Key, M-F 9am - 5pm or Sat., 9am- 3pm.
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Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System
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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
Click this LINK7 for their Latest E-Newsletter giving lots of Info on Events and Classes; just a few 3/13 8P "Tennessee Williams Readings" Dir. by Rebecca Tomlinson. 3/17 Sean Tyrrell in Concert, 3/19 , 3/19 Bob Perlow Tales from Hollywood
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A FEW WEEKS AGO THEIR 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"
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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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The South Florida Symphony returns to Key West Tennessee Williams Theater on Saturday, April 2 with "Spring Is In The Air" headlining Copland's magnificent Appalachian Spring Suite. Three principal dancers from the critically acclaimed Martha Graham Dance Company enhance the Symphony with vignettes from Graham's Appalachian Spring Ballet; actress Beth Holland narrates letters from Graham to Copland. Cellist Carter Brey delivers Schumann's Cello Concerto in A Minor. Brahms' Symphony No. 4 in E Minor completes the program. Photos: Dancers from Martha Graham Dance Company.
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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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[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
The Key Colony Beach Fishing & Boating Club's
Clam Bake
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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,
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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: [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. 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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