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The Keys
Blast Wk of Jan. 25, 2016 from Ed Krane & Friends.
Reef Relief's Latest E-Newsletter Link; One of many Features "2016 Exotic Oceans Calendar"
Florida Keys Outreach Coalition (FKOC) & The Key West American Legion Post 28 : Both Helping Out
Florida Fish & WildLife Conservation Commission sent us some material on a few Rehab Manatee Releases
More Info Below inc. Links to The Official Program ; + Ms. McGillis's "So You Think You Can Act" on 1/27
Johnny White from WWW.MILEZEROKEYWEST.COM Treats us to a few of his Photo Galleries. This one from the Martin Luther King Day Parade in KW
Equality Florida of the Keys and Isle Cook
All three Theatre Groups Active; Extensive coverage in our "Music" & "Theatre" Sections. Above "Blithe Spirit" from Fringe
The Anne McKee Artists Fund : Always an Abundance of Great Local Art and Great Networking 1/31/2016. More Info Below
Conch Republic Cup; leaves from KW to Cuba on 1/28 (96 Nautical Miles) More Info Below
Key West Art Center's 31st. Annual Crafts Show 1/30 & 31 + (Below) Current Exhibition includes New Works by Martha dePoo; and some Great Favorites
SouthernMost Coconut Castaways donating another Check from one of their many events. This one to Grimal Grove
TSKW'S Latest E-Newsletter Link for Upcoming Classes and Info about their Teachers & "Resident Artists". Literally Above is Featured Teacher Mara Neimanis "Myth and Movement"
Waterfront Playhouse Opens "Mothers and Sons" 1/26-2/13 ( More in our Extensive Music & Theatre Sections)
Hi Everyone; The Keys Blast going out weekly to over 7325 Keys Citizens and Businesses/Organizations plus Hundreds More Reading the Issues on our weekly Facebook Companion Page. This week in The Keys Blast :
FWC Saving Manatees, Pt 4 "World Photos that Captured 2015",
Photos from "First Thursday" Art Crawl & "Walk on White", 25th. Annual Kelly McGillis's Classic Int. Women's / Girls Flag Football Championship 1/25-2/1 + "So You Think You Can Act" on 1/27, Photo Feature from Equality Florida and Isle Cook event, KW Library's Many Events inc. Cafe Con Libros + "Hungrytown" Concert 1/29, Impromptu Classical Concert 4P and MCSO 1-3P Animal Farm Active / Open 1/24, FKOC & VFW, WWW.MILEZEROKEYWEST.COM , All 3 KW Theatre Groups Active, Anne McKee Artist Fund event 1/31 (Must Attend),
Conch Republic Cup to/from CUBA 1/28, KW Art Ctr.'s Annual Crafts Show 1/30 & 31 + Martha dePoo's Latest Exhibition, Photo Feature from last week's Clinic of Alternative Medicine Health/Mind event, SouthernMost Coconut Castaways Helps Grimal Grove, KWBGS-TSKW & KWAHS Many Events & Links, WaterFront Playhouse Opens "Mothers & Sons" (1/26-2/13), Bahama Village Music Program of KW 2/11 at Pier House, KW Garden Club 2/4, GingerBread Square Gallery presents on 1/25 Jane Washburn & John Whitney, Lower Keys Chamber's Memorial Classic Golf Scholarship Tournament 1/31, Harrison & Stone Soup Galleries and Coffee Mill Dance Hosts "Walk on White", "Brief Notes", AnnaMarie Giordano's FKCC Life Drawing Workshops, Pigeon Key Art Festival in Marathon 2/6 & 7, FKCC sends Professor to South Africa, Fla. Keys Council of the Arts Extensive Art Calendar, Photo Feature from Fla. State Park's Presentation at KWBGS, Tennessee Williams Legacy Foundation, Lemonade Stand Gallery's "2016 Small Works", Artists Erica Hunter & Katie Sottak "Mystics & Maestros" event for WomanKind 1/28, Our Keys & Q-Magazines, MOTE Welcomes Erin Knievel, Last Stand Protects The Keys, KW Art Gallery's many events inc. Peter Max 2/13 &14, GNO 1/27, David Scott Meier & Sandy Sun at Frangipani Gallery, WWW.ABSOLUTELYAMAZINGEBOOKS.COM visits with Local Authors, FAVOR, New Date for "Picnic under the Stars" 3/12, Sunset Water Sports, City of KW Recycling Tips and Preserve Island Life, Forgotten Felines, Eric Elloie's "The Body Concierge" events,
ACS "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" & "Relay for Life", Extensive Music & Theatre Sections, Wesley House Val. 2/14 event, UVA Wine Tasting 2/24, KW Chamber & KWBG Many Events & Links, MCSO & City of KW weekly Features inc. Report on 11% Crime Drop. Also this week : LKMC's Latest E-Newsletter Link, TDC's "Keys Traveler", Guild Hall Gallery, Theme Runs Schedule, Bayview Park Green Market Thursdays & Next Artisan Market 1/31, Marathon's Florida Keys WaterColor Society 3/6, "Take Stock in Children", KWBGS "2016 GardenFest" 2/13 &14, Key Accents, The Turtle Hospital, Marathon TV 88, Miranda Knox, Marc House, KW Garden Club 2/4, KW Orchid Society, Larry Smith Quartet 1/31 at TSKW, Kim Gordon & Friends "One Hot Night" at TWT 1/29, Kyla Piscopink's KW Contemporary Dance Co. & Coffee Mill Dance Studio, Mel Fisher Museum Kicks Off "Lecture Series" 2/2,
Plus "WEBSITES OF NOTABLE INTEREST" at the very end.
Thanks To our Contributing Editors that Greatly Enhance The Blast ; & thanks to our readers. Ed Krane EK10@AOL.COM 954-448-4324. Editors Note : There are Hundreds of Links in each issue; simply Click the Websites/FB Links and Varied Links & Instantly the Info. will appear . ALL the Links are carefully checked for Viruses PLUS ; they are from well known sources. The Keys Blast E-Magazine is extremely easy to close and open again ; if you want to read the Issue not in one read; simply Close anytime and Open the Constant Contact Mail from Me; when ready to read more. Of course ; please send me any Info. you would like to share; and let friends know to send me their E-mail addresses to receive it at no charge each week.
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We Continue with Part 4 of 6 : World Photos That Captured 2015"
But First
FWC and MANATEES
A man walks past the charred remains of new cars at a parking lot near the site of an explosion at a warehouse in northeastern China's Tianjin municipality. NG Han Guan / AP.. More Photos Up Shortly.
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WWW.MYFWC.COM Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission 888-404-3922
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is an Active Contributing Editor to The Keys Blast and they sent over materials about two Rehab Manatee Releases on the West Coast. BackStory :
Background on three manatees:
On May 19, 2013, FWC staff rescued an orphaned female calf from Sykes Creek in Merritt Island. On Dec. 7, 2014 FWC staff rescued a cold-stressed male from Cut Creek in Jacksonville. On March 2, 2015, FWC staff rescued a cold-stressed female from Banana River in Merritt Island. The manatees received treatment at SeaWorld Orlando, where they remained until now. They will be released in warm waters among other manatees to help acclimate them to their natural environment. Port St. John boat ramp,
6650 N. Cocoa Blvd.,
Port St. John,
Brevard County.
Contact: Frank McCloy
Background on fourth manatee: On March 21, 2015, FWC staff rescued a cold-stressed male from St. Lucie River in Stuart. The manatee received treatment at Miami Seaquarium. He gained weight and is fully healthy for his release. Sandsprit Park, 3443 SE St. Lucie Blvd., Stuart, Martin County. Carol Lyn Parrish, 850-556-2269
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Part 4 of 6 of World Photos that Captured 2015
Aug. 9 , 2015 :A partially-burned American flag lies on the street near the spot where Michael Brown, an unarmed black teenager, was killed by a white office before an event to mark the one-year anniversary of the his death in Ferguson, Mo..
Rick Wiking / Reuters
A boy takes part in the closing of the 10-day celebration of the Santo Domingo de Guzman festival in Managua, Nicaragua. Inti Con / Getty
Two endangered 10-cm baby undulate rays which were born in July at the SEA LIFE London Aquarium as part of the attraction's breeding and tracking program. Jonathan Brady /Press Associates
Aug 21 , 2015 : Los Padres National Forest firefighter Jameson Springer watches a controlled burn on the so-called "Rough Fire" in the Sequoia National Forest, Calif.. Max Whittaker / Reuters
Hungarian policemen detain a Syrian migrant family after they entered Hungary. Bernadette Szabo
More Photos that Captured 2015 Up Shortly
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February 11 at Pier House for the Bahama Village Music Program of KW
The Pier House is excited to present, as part of their Concert Series, a fundraising concert on the beach on February 11th from 6 pm to 9 pm with Patrick and the Swayzees to benefit the Bahama Village Music Program. Special performances by the kids of the BVMPKW Patrick and the Swayzees is a local favorite playing a nostalgic blend of early rock 'n' roll that brings the crowd to their feet. $10 cover. Raffle prizes. 100% of the money raised goes to BVMPKW. Join the fun on the Pier House beach, February 11th, 6 pm to 9 pm and help continue musical education and instruction to the kids. For more information call Adele at 305-295-3201
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(L) Season Opener ; Pianist Thomas Pandolfi was Brilliant
WWW.THOMASPANDOLFI.COM .(R) Jan 24 at St. Pauls 4pm The Western Wind Sextet
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Up Shortly ; a Listing of 8 Features in next weeks February 1 Issue
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Allison Rich sends regards and tell us about :
Allison Rich Sends regards and tells us : We are pleased to announce that Café con Libros is back! Every Tuesday AND Thursday until March 15th, it's sure to be a good time. January's schedule is below. We hope to see everyone there! Doors open at 9:30 am and author talks start at 10:00 am.
Tuesday January 19th : Lucy Burdette : Author of the Key West : Food Critic Mysteries.
Thursday January 21st : Michael Haskins : Author of the Mick Murphy : Key West Mystery Series
Tuesday January 26th : Barbara Ross : Author of the Maine :Clambake Mysteries
Thursday January 28th ; Siera London : Author of The Bachelors : of Shell Cove Series
. All programs will take place in the library auditorium, 750 Fleming Street.
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Up Shortly the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden Photo Feature of their most recent Native Plant / Tree / Garden Presentation from the Florida Park Service
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The one and only Michelle Dravis, is the featured, sultry, song stylist, at the January 26th edition of the "Tuesday League of Crafty Musicians" series, at Virgilio's, from 9 pm. Michelle will entertain, enchant, and amaze the crowds, as only she can do, on guitar, and soaring vocals. Backup support comes from the lively, witty duo of the amazing Yvan Agbo (from Paris and Senegal), on lead guitar, & skippo (from Olivia st.!), on drums. Expect to hear cutting-edge interpretations of tunes you know and love, by "the Drave Trio", as well as some unusual fare, at Virgilios, 524 Duval (in back of La Trat restaurant). Call 296-1075 for more info.
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I WENT TO AN AMAZING / INFORMAL / EDUCATIONAL GROUP HANG AT DR. ASHLEY HOYT'S CLINIC AND RECEIVED GREAT INFO FROM 3 INTERESTING KNOWLEDGEABLE PEOPLE
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Dr. Ashley Hoyt ; Many Types of Therapy Inc. Acupuncture & Massage) and Specialized Products. Eric The Body Concierge Produces and Teaches so many Great Health events : Alternative & Holistic Health / Food Consultant |
and Miranda Knox Specializing in Acupuncture & Healing Arts, Massage, Yoga Instruction, &
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Equality Florida event Up Soon but First
The February 1st. Issue will have an On-Line Art Exhibition by Lynne Fischer. She has a large area at Guild Hall Gallery of KW 614 Duval St. http://www.guildhallgallerykw.com/ 305-296-6076 614 Duval St
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UP SHORTLY Event with Isle Cook Info./Photos
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Reef Relief is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to improving and protecting our coral reef ecosystems. Find out more at
http://www.reefrelief.org
or call 305-294-3100. More below in their weekly Section ; ALSO MAKE SURE TO VISIT THEIR EXHIBITION CENTER AT 631 GREENE ST. ; which always has Eco/Nature/Ocean Video in their Movie room; a must for out of town guests. NO CHARGE; but of course
"Editors Note" drop a few $ in the donation bucket. Here is their latest January E-Newsletter. Some of the Features : Urgent to Call your Legislator For Clean Water , Stormwater Awareness, Additions to to our Retail Store inc. New Art Work, Everglades Coalition Conference, Marina Debris Clean Up, 2016 Exotic Oceans Calendar from Craig Dietrich ; Click Below for the January E-Newsletter
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BRIEF NOTES
CHANGE OF DATE NOTICE 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 this past Saturday, January 23 at Fort East Martello, has been rescheduled to take place Saturday, March 12. More Info on this and the many events /exhibitions that KWAHS has; please go to their weekly Section further down.
Jane Washburn & John Whitney Open Exhibitions at GingerBread Square Gallery with a Reception Jan 25 5:30-8:30PM : WWW.GINGERBREADSQUAREGALLERY.COM
1207 Duval St.
Matthew Jampoli Int. Classical Guitarist and Chef John Correa holding recurring SERENADE DINNERS at Gardens Hotel ; More Info 305-294-2661
The next Exhibitions at Art@830 ( 830 Caroline St.) is Christine Cordone and Michael Norviel with Reception on February 4th 5 - 8 pm and a Jewelry trunk show with Thomas Mann on Feb 9th and 10th. 305-295-9595.
Rock Solomon Presents "Moon Over Bourbon Street", Two shows at the Truman Little White House; last one Sunday 1/25 at 7PM "Discovered in the Lost Journals of an Unknown Jazz Singer, A Key West Story of the 1930's emerges in Music, Multimedia, & Jazz Noir." Perhaps a few seats left? 305-294-9911
WWW.KEYSTIX.COM
. Keep up the Great Job Paul Hinson.
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Quantum Sailing at Kelly's |
PickleBall at the Tennis Courts |
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Key West Hockey ( Next few Weeks a Lead Feature |
Pop Up Art at the Stock Island Yacht Club Presented by "Island Treasures" Karen Wray & Friends. Above the Multi-Talented Elizabeth Devries & Kate Peachey visits with Karen |
Brief Notes Continued
Key West Art Gallery 601 Duval St.
WWW.KEYWESTGALLERY.COM
305-292-9339 will have Peter Max in town Feb. 13 &14 RSVP to Kellie. More Info on their website and facebook pages; and coming up in The Keys Blast.
https://www.facebook.com/thekeywestgallery/?fref=ts
; ALSO ; Here is their link to a recent E-Newsletter about the Max event :
http://conta.cc/1MVLXl7
"Frogman" 1/29 & 30.
Mel Fisher Museum OPENS their really interesting "Lecture Series" on 2/2 with Silver Bars of the Treasure Galleon. Greater details & full Schedule at
WWW.MELFISHERMUSEUM.ORG
200 Greene St. 305-587-8961 & next week in the 2/1 Issue : Greater details about the Lecture Series Schedule in their weekly Section.
Celebration on Jan 29 5-8P : Year 3 of The Old FireHouse Museum being Open. More Info at OLDFIREHOUSE3@YAHOO.COM.
FKCC Professor Heads to South Africa for U.S. Department of State's English Language Teaching Fellowship; More Details in their FKCC weekly section Further Down.
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Deborah Goldman & Carol Tedesco's Reception in Kevin Peterson's Gallery Kep Art 2/4 6-8:30P ( More Info. in the 2/1 Keys Blast; & go to their wesbites/facebook pages for more Info.. Vera Vasek at Fort East Martello 2/5 as part of a KWAHS event; more in our weekly KWAHS section.
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Tiffany, Tammy, Jane and the Gang send Holiday Regards.. Keep up the Great Work.
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(L) Shirrel Rhoades with Author Robert Coburn
(R) Shirrel with Author/Publicist/Photographer Roberta DePiero & Author Renee Kumor |
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American Legion Helps Homeless Veterans
Representatives from the Key West American Legion Arthur Sawyer Post 28 presented a check to the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition to help assist veterans struggling with homelessness. According to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans there are 49,933 homeless veterans in the United States on any given night, 50% who suffer a disability. 40,000 of which receive benefits each month but cannot afford housing. Returning Veterans ...are twice as likely to become homeless as the average American, with female veterans four times as likely to become homeless than male veterans.
To learn more about how FKOC serves homeless veterans in the Florida Keys and to support FKOC's work visit www.fkoc.org.
Pictured American Legion Finance Officer Stuart Schippereit, FKOC Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Kaple, and American Legion Post Commander Daniel T. Dedeo.
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New Exhibitions from John Martini "16 Tons" and Garth Holtkamp "92 in the Shade". As usual Lots going on TSKW; here is one of their latest E-newsletter; Click
LINK1 ; Much more from TSKW & a few more E-Newsletter/Flyer Links in their weekly Section Further Down
TSKW 2016 Gala / La Cage Aux Folles The Birdcage Gala Feb 23 7-10P ; Hit
LINK2 for their E-Newsletter on this.
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We continue with World Photos that Captured 2015
Usain Bolt of Jamaica (R) falls after being knocked over by a cameraman (C) as he celebrates after winning the men's 200 meters final during the 15th IAAF World Championships at the National Stadium in Beijing, China. Stringer / Reuters
A Palestinian boy sleeps on a mattress inside the remains of his family's house during a sandstorm in Gaza. A heavy sandstorm swept across parts of the Middle East, killing two people and hospitalizing hundreds in Lebanon and disrupting fighting and air strikes in neighboring Syria. Suhaib Salem / Reuters
Zaid, 7, son of Osama Abdul Mohsen, a Syrian refugee who was filmed being tripped by a camerawoman as he fled police in Hungary with him, smiles as he stands next to Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo before the Spanish first division soccer match against Granada at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain. Alberto Martin / EFF Newsroom
Actor Tracy Morgan and his wife, Megan Wollover, pose backstage during the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. Mike Blake / Reuters
A few more World Photos that Captured 2015 in Part 4 of 6 shortly
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Zonta Club of Key West's "Journey to Success" job skills and career advancement workshop to be held on January 30th from 9:30am to 3:00pm at the Gato Building. This workshop is targeting women and high school girls searching for employment or currently working in Key West and the Lower Keys who would like to enhance their career skills. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required by calling 228-596-6647.
Please call Zonta Club President, Lisa Benfield, with any questions. Lisa can be reached by calling 228-596-6647 or by emailing
lbshopper@aol.com
Thank you for your support and Happy New Year!
Mindy McKenzie
Zonta Club of Key West
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Next Week; A few of the Features in the Feb 1 Issue of the The Keys Blast : Photo Feature from a recent Relay for Life event, Photos from the Marker Hotel Reception/Exhibition for Cuban Artist
"An evening celebrating the
works of Cuban contemporary art prodigy and Artist-in-Residence
Mabel Poblet",
Quantum Sailing, Pics from a recent KW Library's Cafe con Libros Featuring Author Michael Haskins, Photo Feature from Last Stand's recent meeting, Pics from Walk on White Featuring Harrison Gallery & Stone Soup Gallery ( Featuring Great Art from George Lee Crosby) ; Plus Photo Features Next week of Kelly McGillis's events "So You Think You Can Act" and the Girls / Women's Flag Football games here in KW ( More about Ms. Gillis's events Through Out This Issue)
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A few of the "In-Crowd" at Helen & Ben's place. More Next Week
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The always Entertaining and Brilliant Artist at Stone Soup Gallery; having most of the walls : George Lee Crosby. Thanks Deb for the Hospitality during Walk on White; always great to see you.
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Last Stand Protecting The Keys. A must join and participate : The Time Is Now to Environmentally Protect /Save The Keys
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Always making everyone Smile ; and listen carefully. Key West Author and really nice guy Michael Haskins ;kicking off the KW Library's Cafe Con Libros. WWW.MICHAELHASKINS.NET
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January 27th 4:30-6:30 check in at Dante's 5:30 Skippers Meeting
6-8 Welcome Party
January 28th 10:30-12:30 check in at Dante's
5pm Race Start Key West Harbor - Michele Geslin Memorial Cup - Key West to Varadero (approx 96 Nautical Miles. January 29th Arrival in Varadero at Marina Gaviota. Much more Info on their website.
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Big Pine and Lower Keys Rotary Club is proud to announce:
25th Annual Al Mueller ; Memorial Classic Scholarship Golf Tournament to benefit TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Sunday, January 31, 2016 ; Key West Golf Club - 7 A.M. Start 6450 College Road, Stock Island (305-294-5232) Prizes on every hole -- Awards event following tournament includes lunch, 50/50 and prizes.
$75 Entry Fee (includes golf, lunch and goody bag); For more information, contact: Sheila Cantler - 305-676-3037email:
scantler@my100bank.com
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MCSO ANIMAL FARM OPEN 2ND & 4TH SUNDAY 1-3PM
5501 COLLEGE RD. Next Open House in January 1/24
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33 E. Quay Rd. 305-809-4750 Truman Waterfront ; next to Fort Zachery Taylor Park
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WWW.HARRISON-GALLERY.COM 825 White St. 305-294-0609 for Walk on White last Thurs.
Featuring Philip Ross Monro. Exhibition going on now; with our Photo Feature of the Reception Next week
Ben Harrison's latest Album : DESTINO ; just Released : Click LINK1 for more info and go to our Extensive "Music Section"
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AnnaMarie Giordano's Life Drawing Workshops at FKCC
Anna Marie Giordano Offers 1 Day/3 Hour Life Drawing Workshops at FKCC on Thursdays 11a-2pm. Call her for Info 609-884-3474. Airbales@aol.com. I was honored to be an artist model at her class last year. I believe it is only $25 for the 3 hr course; bring your own materials or AnnaMarie can make arrangements. Beginners to Experts will have fun. You can see AnnaMarie's work all over town ; as well as FKCC. Speaking of FKCC and The Arts ; Our Good Friend Janis Stevens tells us that the Ceramic Dept. Student Org.; they will have their MUD Pi Dinner on 2/19/16 from 6-10PM.. Janis and FKCC will send The Keys Blast additional Info. Shortly .
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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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Kelly McGillis brings Women's / Girls Flag Football to KW + "So You Think You Can Act", Up Next but first.
MANGIA-MANGIA 900 Southard St. 305-294-2469
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Last we we had an awesome On-Line Art Exhibition from Mally Weaver. To see all the pieces go to the Jan 18 Issue; and go to her website below
The Hemingway House 48X60 WC
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WWW.IWFFA.COM
Kelly McGillis presents Girl's / Women's Flag Football + "So You Think You Can Act" 1/25 to 1/30.
Girls & Women's Flag Football is taking place now
Practices and games are being played to prepare for the 25th
Kelly McGillis Classic International Girls & Women's
Flag Football Championship - January 25 - February 1, 2016 ; 25th Kelly McGillis Classic Women's & Girls Flag Football International Championship
Players from: Guatemala, Honduras, Norway, Sweden and actress Kelly McGillis
January 25 - February 1 - Full Week of Events / Games Fri - Sun- Jan 29 - 31st @ Wicker Complex
PLUS
So you think you can Act? - January 27th @ Marriot Beachside Hotel
Let Kelly McGillis Direct you and our panel of Judges judge you
Locals and Players - Join the competition! No registration fee - sign up today
Pick 1 of 4 scenes from : Street Car Named Desire, Gone with the Wind, Thelma and Louse, Green Fried Tomatoes. Best Actor Wins Award
and Call Diane at 305-896-8678 .. LINK3 will give you the PDF to Download the Official Championship Program (No Charge)
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IMPROMPTU CLASSICAL CONCERT SUNDAY 1/24 UP NEXT BUT FIRST
Key West Art Center by Martha dePoo
Facebook Book Page :
LINK1
New works by renowned Key West artist Martha dePoo is NOW Featured at the Key West Art Center Gallery's first Featured Artist Show of 2016.
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Anna, Martha, Lois, & Nance Boylan |
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305-304-3203 Jan 24. 4PM at St. Paul's Western Wind Sextet.
Their Season Opener with Thomas Pandofi was mind/body stirring; Thank You. Of course ; the acoustics in St. Paul's is awesome.
Appearing on January 24, the internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble Western Wind Sextet will share the special beauty and variety of a cappella music. The ensemble will call upon its diverse background - from Renaissance motets to Fifties rock 'n' roll, from medieval carols to Duke Ellington, from complex works by avant-garde composers to the simplest folk melodies. A CAPPELLA VOCAL ENSEMBLE COMES TO KEY WEST
This season the Impromptu Classical Concerts offers the Key West audience something different. Appearing at St. Paul's Church on January 24, 4 PM, the internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble Western Wind Sextet will share the special beauty and variety of a cappella music; the first ever a cappella concert hosted by the cultural organization. The ensemble will call upon its diverse background - from Renaissance motets to Fifties finger-snapping Doo-Wop, from love songs Italian style to Judaica selections, from complex works by avant-garde composers to the simplest folk melodies. The ensemble - sopranos Michele Kennedy, Linda Lee Jones; tenors Todd Frizzell, David Vanderwal; counter-tenor William Zukof and baritone Elliott Z. Levine - are "excited to sing for the first time in the Florida Keys!" Concert tickets are $20 at the door one hour before the performance or online:
classicalconcertskw.com. Any questions please call 305.745.2283, Season subscription pass (6 concerts) - $100. Subscription passes can be used for all concerts or for
multiple guests at one or more concerts. All students free. PR contact: George Fontana unclegkw@yahoo.com 305.304.3203
There is much additional description about this concert that was sent ; but due to space constraints perhaps more is on their website; as well as Complete Schedule . Also here is a Direct Link for
TICKETS ; from Keys Tik.
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Part 5 Next Week of World Photos That Captured 2015
The supermoon rises behind Glastonbury Tor in Glastonbury, England. This supermoon was particularly rare as it coincided with a lunar eclipse, a combination that has not happened since 1982 and won't happen again until 2033. Matt Gardy /Reuters
To see the Photos so far here are the Links to the Issues
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Equality Florida last week held an EQUALITY CONNECTION at Isle Cook. Evie Evers Kling Explains : The event was a fun way to share enthusiasm for the work of Equality Florida, the largest statewide
recognition
working to secure justice and equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Equality Florida committee members had a delightful and delicious evening with the theme "Isle Cook for Equality Florida". A silent auction featured cooking/kitchen/dining type items.. Guest bartenders enlivened the crowd. Martha Hubbard Culinary Curator of Isle Cook / Head Chef presented sumptuous appetizers and happy hour specials for beer and wine. Equality Florida staff gave a brief update on the accomplishments of 2015 and the challenges for 2016. For more information on E
QFL & anyone interested in donating time or funds, should contact Evie Evers Kling, Key West Development Associate, at
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Bill & Eden Owners, Equality Florida Key West Dir. Evie Evers Kling, & Isle Cook's Culinary Curator Martha Hubbard
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In the Kitchen with Head Chef & Culinary Curator Martha Hubbard.
L to R: Emily Berg, Bill Brown, Evie Evers Kling, Eric Nichols, Chef Martha Hubbard, Bill Avery and Eden Brown
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Isle Cook / Equality Florida Silent Auction Supporters : Fanta Sea, Fausto's Food Palace, Janis Childs Design, Key Lime Pie, Co., Island Style, Mattheessen's, Rubies and Clay, Sippin' Coffee House, Southpointe Gallery, The Lighting Company, Tervis Tumbler - Key West, Towels of Key West and Cocktails Key West.
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For more information contact Denise DeCrow, Festival Chair/Pigeon Key Board at 440-477-7203 or Sean Krikorian, Festival Vendor Coordinator at 573-619-2200.
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Call to Artists, Vendors & Musicians - The Garden will host the 2016 GardenFest Key West & The Green Market Place on February 13th & 14th, 2016 from 10AM - 4PM. This is a fair including tropical and native plants, Earth based arts and crafts with nature themes or composed of natural materials, eco-friendly products and services, and conservation oriented nonprofit organizations. Food Vendors, Artists, Musicians and Non-profit Organizations are all welcome to take part in this event. For an application and more information please email tropicalgardenevents@gmail.com or call the Garden at 305-296-1504. You can also visit our website for event & vendor information at http://www.kwbgs.org/events.asp
Here are a few Photos from the Florida State Park's Presentation of Native & Invasive Plants / Trees from Janice Dequesnel Biological Scientist II. Hosted by the always smiling / knowledgeable Constance Miller & Misha McCrae
NOTE FURTHER DOWN A look at a few Special Events in 2016
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The Keys Blast certainly can't give you all the upcoming events ; and other publications Provide links to more extensive Calendar of Events Like TDC, Florida Keys Council of the Arts, & Mile Zero. Jenna Stauffer excites/informs us on her Morning TV Show. Lynda Frechette has most of the entertainment schedules and news covered. I check the Mile Zero Calendar every day to see what events I may not know about that I want to cover/attend.
http://www.milezerokeywest.com/calendar/
http://www.milezerokeywest.com/category/gallery/ . Of course Mandy, Gwen, Todd, Kay and the Gang at The Citizen have so much Info. ( I Read my On-Line Subscription Everyday); and of course The Weekly, Conch Color, and Konk Life Provide KW with Great Info as well....
Here is a recent Photo Gallery from the KW Martin Luther King Day Parade
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Exhibit@TWKW.ORG 10a-5pm M-Sat
The Tennessee Williams Key West Exhibit is offering its second annual membership opportunity for renewal or new membership in its Tennessee Williams Legacy Foundation, a fundraising support arm of the Exhibit. All funds raised by the Foundation are used for the operation, maintenance and improvement of the Exhibit and its mission of raising public awareness of the importance and breadth of Tennessee Williams' influence on the literary world during his thirty-four year Key West residency. Benefits of membership include an annual membership party to be held on March 2; curator-led champagne tours of the permanent exhibit at 513 Truman Avenue; and tickets for theTennessee Williams Classic Film Series held during each Monday evening during the month of March at the Tropic Cinema. To become a member, go to twkw.org. For more information, contact Dennis Beaver at 305-294-3121 or exhibit@twkw.org
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2016 SMALL WORKS CALENDAR
Feb. 12th: Deadline for Receiving all Entry Submissions,
Feb. 22nd: Notification of Acceptance
March 11th: Deadline for Accepted Work to be at Gallery.
March 18th & 19th: 2016 SMALL WORKS EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTIONS
April 18th: Exhibition Concludes
About our entry process:
The Lemonade Stand Gallery's Annual Small Works Show started in 2005 and since then has exhibited artists from around the globe. The entry process is easy. The only requirement is that the finished work is under 10 inches in any direction including the frame. All media is considered as long it is original - this includes photography. A selected jury determines which pieces get chosen for this year's exhibit. Artists have the opportunity to enter up to three pieces. If a piece is sold, the payment to the artist is a 50/50 gallery split. Together, the gallery and artist will determine the price before the opening reception. Artists are responsible for shipping to and from the gallery.
This year we are using "Call for Entry" for our entry process. We chose them because a lot of Florida Keys artists might already have an account and the South Florida Cultural Consortium Grant uses Call For Entry as well. For any other inquiries please email Caroline Stover-Sickmen at
caroline@lettynowak.com ; Click LINK2 for Facebook Page
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BodyZone Fitness Center. Go to website for class schedule; as well as this link CLASS SCHEDULE
2740 N. Roosevelt Blvd. (Winn Dixie Plaza) 305-292-2930 Now Open at 5:30AM
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Our current specials are:
12 month membership $520 plus tax, $399 for 6 Months & $699 for 18 Months.
$20 initiation fee for NEW members only.
The gym is almost 10,000 square feet now! PLUS FOR OUT OF TOWN GUESTS : $13.95 PER DAY & $60 PER WEEK.
Therapy center is a second facility for Body Owners and is located within BodyZone and opens Jan 15. Call for an appointment... 305.294.8866
The Private specialized Pilates using a reformer is now open. Call Marina to set up an appointment. 305.389.9556
A new Tap Class taught by Bruce has started. Classes are offered Fri and Sat from 11 to 12 for the beginner and 12 to 1 for the student who has some tap knowledge.
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Live music at the Library
The Key West Library at 700 Fleming St is hosting the folk duo Hungrytown on Friday January 29th at 7:00 PM. This after hours concert in the Palm Garden is our first ever live music program. This event is absolutely free and open to the public. For more information, call 305-292-3595 or visit
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"Escape" 4X3 FT Acrylic on Canvas
The "Mystics and Maestros" series opened last month with a fundraiser for the Sister Season Fund, and will continue this month with a benefit for Womankind from 6-9pm on Thursday, January 28th. Highlights of the event include a female artist showcase featuring art by Erica Hunter and Katie Sottak, live music by Pavla and Dora Gholson, pottery by Ariella Hogen, a fashion show by Sabrina West Swimwear, and a silent auction. Featured guest host/auction with Ben Solove.For more information contact Katie at 772-646-3343 or Eric at (530) 318-5900.
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Reception 1/25 for Jane Washburn and John Whitney to Celebrate the Opening of their Exhibitions
5:30P-8:30P
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Check out their great coupons & look for their weekly section about Food/Healthy Living from Charlie Wilson
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WWW.MOTE.ORG Exciting News about their new building in Sumerrland Key
Philanthropic donations for Mote Marine Laboratory's new research and education facility in the Florida Keys have surpassed the $1.5 million mark with help from a new gift: a $325,000 donation from the Charles and Margery Barancik Foundation. Barancik Foundation representatives said they value the work Mote is doing at its existing property on Summerland Key, Fla., where the new facility will be built. To read the complete E-Newsletter hit LINK18
Here are a few E-newsletters released the past week ; some of the topics are Red Tide Monitoring, Global Environmental Study & Dolphin Calf Rescued
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New Issues released last 2 weeks Inc. New Underwater Robot & Sustainable Seafood Challenge.
LINK12 ; LINK13 ; LINK14 ; LINK15 ;LINK16 ;
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just released E-Newsletter " MOTE Applauds US-Cuban Agreement facilitating Ocean Science & Stewardship"Hit
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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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PO Box 146 KW, FL 33041. Next week a few photos of the really interesting and so important January Meeting. Photographer Mac Stone "Everglades America's Wetland" Gave a great slide show and will have more Info on that as well next week WWW.MACSTONEPHOTO.COM
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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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Exclusive to Key West Gallery
Introducing
Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea is an edition of just 100 and is exclusive to Key West Gallery. With this beautiful ruby red patina and little lady bug for good luck this sculpture is expected to sell out quickly. Call to reserve your Bougainvillea today 305-292-9339 or email
info@keywestgallery.com ;
Bougainvillea Edition Size 100 Dimensions 4.5" x 5.25" x 5.75 $400 . Key West Gallery packs, ships and insures most items free of charge within the United States with
international shipping also available. Click LINK1 for more images of Frogman.
Other Upcoming Key West Gallery Events
VIP Event Jan 29 & 30
Frogman.
VIP Event
Feb 5, 6 & 7
Eric Christensen.
VIP Event
Feb 8-14
Peter Max ; with Peter Max
in Gallery Feb 13 & 14. VIP Event
Feb 15- 21
Thomas Arvid. V
IP Event
Feb 25- 28
Bill Mack / Gary Welton. Here is a Link1 to an E-Flyer that Kellie sent out about the Thomas Arvid event; more next week in the Keys Blast
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GNO GIRLS NIGHT OUT
Wednesday, January 27th - Girls Night Out is hosting a wine and hors d'oeuvres reception at Wine-O and Top Spa at La Concha Hotel. Tickets to this event are $10 online or $15 at the door, which includes complimentary hors d'oeuvres, wine specials and infused tea martinis. Top Spa will offer mini spa indulgences and 20% off retail purchases made that evening. Five dollars of each ticket sale going to Wesley House Family Services. There will also be a raffle for a Top Spa package. All proceeds from the raffle will go to Wesley House Family Services. The first 50 tickets purchased will receive a goodie bag from the Top Spa. Sorry Gentlemen - this is a LADIES ONLY event!!
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Current Exhibition David Scott Meier and Sandy Sun
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Frangipani Gallery Opened a New Exhibition & Sodu Celebrates their 10th. Anniversary 1102 Duval. David Scott Meier (L) & Sandy Sun (R)..Also Deb Kik at Sodu has a nice Exhibition; along with Marcy,, Karen, Lanie, & the rest of the Artisans
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WWW.WESLEYHOUSE.ORG
Wesley House Family Services presents its 33nd Annual Valentine's Gala, Sunday, February 14, 6:30-9:30 pm, on the grounds of the historic Curry Mansion Inn, 511 Caroline St., Key West. The evening features live music and dancing, a world-class dinner buffet, open bar, and the island's largest and most anticipated annual silent auction. General Admission: $55 in advance, $60 at the door; limited VIP seating $125. All proceeds benefit Wesley House Family Services. Tickets available at www.KeysTix.com. www.wesleyhouse.org.
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Next Wine Tasting February 24 6-8P
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Paulette Summers sends regards and sent us a link to get weekly FDOT info. Roads and FDOT Construction Projects. To reach out to her : Psummers@MrgMiami.com 786-510-3921
305-294-2587
Click
LINK2
for their Calendar of Events. 2/3 Business After Hours 5:30-7:30 at Ibis Bay Resort 3101 N. Roos. Blvd.
KW Chamber Membership Meeting & Luncheon 1/27 Noon at Casa Marina. Link to one of their recent Chamber Chowder E-Newsletter; packed with Great Info. Click
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WWW.KWBGONLINE.ORG
305-294-4603
Click
GREEN LINK
Click Green link above for complete event schedule and other Info. Next WKBG Mixer : Feb 10 Venue TBA. Next Luncheon 2/3
at Marriott Beachside 3841 N. Roos. Blvd..
Q Magazine from Neil Chamberlain
Make sure Please to go back and read about last week's event at Isle Cook
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 Alison.Morales@FlHealth.gov
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. Please Go to our Facebook Companion Page for the ALL the Photo Galleries and Complete Issues; this past season
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LINK5 for their Latest E-Newsletter ; Great Reading that will be so beneficial to your Health
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The City of Key West today released the 2015 Annual Report, giving the community an insight to the accomplishments of city government over the past year throughout the various departments. The report is available on the City's web site at www.cityofkeywest-fl.gov.
"I'm pleased to say that each department within the City was successful at providing essential services while staying within stringent budgetary guidelines," said City Manager Jim Scholl. "I've always said that, in addition to our responsibility for the public's welfare, we have an obligation of fiscal responsibility with taxpayers' money."
This is the 7th year that the Annual Report has been an electronic-only edition. That means a "green" report and an important savings of precious taxpayer dollars. However, if anyone is unable to access the electronic report, the City can supply a print copy: Just contact Communications Manager Alyson Crean at 305-809-1058.
The Key West Police Department's end of year report to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement shows overall crime dropped by almost 11 percent in 2015. The most dramatic drop was a reduction in robberies, which dropped by 50 percent over 2014. In 2015 there were 20 robberies, compared to the 40 reported in 2014.Violent crime dropped by over 20 percent in 2015. Burglaries dropped by nearly 17 percent.
Each year the Key West Police Department reports its crime statistics to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. These statistics are compiled for the entire state by the FDLE in its Uniform Crime Reporting system. "I'm reassured by this data," said Police Chief Donie Lee. "It reinforces the fact that Key West is a safe community. But even with these good numbers, we have to continue to reduce opportunities by locking doors and closing windows. I know we can do even better.
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Aggravated assaults dropped by 15.6 percent: 119 in 2015 compared to 141 in 2014.
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Incidents of rape increased from 15 in 2014 to 18 in 2015.
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Overall thefts went down by 7.8 percent, and within that, bicycle thefts went down by 12 percent.
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There have been no murders in Key West since the single murder in 2012.
The partnership between the Key West Police Department and the community plays a vital role in preventing crime from happening, and solving crimes when they are committed, says Lee.
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WWW.MYFWC.COM Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission 888-404-3922.
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Go to their FB Link for Upcoming events. AHiggins@Cityofkeywest-fl.gov
Go further down for some really interesting info from Allison Higgins on the new Florida Keys Green Business Certification Program.
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Thanks to strong community support at last Tuesday night's weekly Bingo at Boondocks on Ramrod Key, the Coldwell Banker Schmitt Charitable Foundation is overjoyed to present a check for $1,000 to Patrick Garvey for Grimal Grove's Growing Hope Initiative.
From left to right
Patti Nickless, Stella Nelson (head turned), Marianne Nelson, Kim Gabel, Zoe Garvey, Patrick Garvey, Angelica Garvey, Eric Gilbert, Ana Garvey, Nira Tocco and Karen Haack.
For over 4 years the Schmitt Charitable foundation has been raising money through weekly Bingo to help local families in need as well as assisting other non profit organizations in their efforts to provide a variety of services throughout Monroe County.
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31st. Annual Key West Craft Show Jan 30 & 31 More Info in the next few weeks; Click
LINK1 for an Application
Painting by Martha DePoo ; Martha dePoo New Works Hanging Now as part of the Current Exhibition
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31
st Annual Key West Craft Show - January 30 and 31, 2016
One of the Keys' largest and most anticipated craft shows is right around the corner. The 30
thannual Key West Craft Show runs Saturday, January 30
th and Sunday, January 31
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10 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day. Nearly 100 artisans will be on hand for the show at Caroline and Whitehead Street in Old Town Key West.
Sponsored by the Key West Art Center, the show features an array of wares and crafts from all over the United States. Many of the community's favorites will be returning, along with a number of new and exciting artisans and craftsmen.
The broad selection of crafts keeps Key Westers coming to this great show year after year. This year's artisans offer a wonderful variety of work from home décor in metal and wood to soft sculpture dolls. You will enjoy artistic clothing and accessories from hats to handbags, ceramics and hand turned wood kitchen items. You'll find gorgeous jewelry in gold, silver, glass, shells and precious stones. Handcrafted furniture, toys, and metal sculpture are all offered at the show. From the light-hearted to the exquisite, you'll find it all at the Key West Craft Show.
"National recognition, and the continued popularity of this show," says show director Lois Songer, "means that each year we attract the finest artisans and skilled craftsmen to our community."
The Key West Art Center sponsors the show as an extension of its support of local arts. The Art Center provides its local artist members with a gallery to display their work and provides classes and free lectures on a regular basis. The Craft Show committee acknowledges the City Of Key West, and the Truman Annex for their assistance. For more info contact us at
KWCraftShow@earthlink.net or call (305) 294-1241.
Don't miss this great event on Saturday, January 30
th and Sunday, January 31
st at Caroline and Whitehead streets in Old Town Key West, for a wonderful day of shopping and browsing and meeting your friends, and admission is free!
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WWW.FLA-KEYS.COM "The Florida Keys & Key West Come As You Are"
TDC does an amazing job.
Here is the January 2016 "Keys Traveler" : Hit this LINK ;
Go to their website for "Keys Traveler".
You can sign up for their Keys Traveler to receive it via E-Mail. A few of the items in the Jan. Issue : Food & Wine Festivals, "No Name" 5K Run/Walk, Celtic Festival, Seafood Festivals, Quantum Sailing Races, Profiles in Paradise, Lots of Videos inc. this of Sushi Dropping on NYE :
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Hit This LINK1 for their January E-Newsletter. Also in this Issue : LionFish Tagging Reveals Secrets, What is a Coral Reef?, Sanctuary Seminars, Newsmakers & Upcoming Events.
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614 Duval St. 305-296-6076
CJ GROTH & LYNNE FISCHER DISPLAY THEIR WORKS. The Feb. 1 Issue will have a Lynne Fischer On-Line Exhibition. CJ had one a few Months Ago. Look for Southampton NY Artist Carol Saxe On-Line Exhibition ; as well as a Key West Art Gallery Exhibition Soon.
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TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR ANNUAL ANNE MCKEE ARTIST'S FUND FINE ART AUCTION
Tickets are now available for the annual Anne McKee Artist's Fund fine art auction. Attendees can choose from the work of
62 Florida Keys artists, ranging from renowned masters to emerging talents,
at the auction on Sunday, January 31st.
The annual auction raises money for project-based grants to Keys visual, literary and performing artists. This year the doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and the auction will begin at 7:00 p.m. at Fort East Martello on South Roosevelt Boulevard in Key West. Under the guidance of auctioneer Tom Luna, attendees can bid on original paintings, sculpture, photography, fiber art, ceramics, mixed media, jewelry and more.
This annual event is unique among the Keys' fine art auctions, because it is supported by artists with the sole purpose of benefiting artists. Each participating artist receives 50 percent of the proceeds from the sale of his or her work, while the McKee Fund receives the remainder to award to Keys artists for select projects. Founded by longtime Key West resident Anne McKee, the not-for-profit fund has awarded more than $245,000 since 1994. Artist works will be displayed for viewing at Fort East Martello from January25th until the auction. Images of the works can also be seen on the Anne McKee Artist's Fund Facebook page.
A ticket to the auction includes an open bar, gourmet hors d'oeuvres from New York Pasta Garden as well as champagne and desserts. There is plenty of free parking.
Tickets are $35 per person at www.keystix.com and at the door the night of the event. For more information about the Anne McKee Artists Fund and its annual auction and artist grants, visit
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FINtastic 5K Colors of the Reef Run/Walk for Gerald Adams Elementary.
2/27/16 8am. Wear white and get splashed with color on the course!! Starts/Ends at Salute!
http://www.themeruns.com/fintastic-5k/
PAL and Autism 5K Run/Walk.
5/9/16 8am. These two chariteis team up for an awesome event through downtown Key West. Starts and ends at HOB Middle School.
http://www.themeruns.com/pal-5k/
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Bayview Park Green Market every Thursday 9a-2pm and now every Sat. Big Pine Key Farmers Market at St. Peters Church 8a-3p. Call Jason at 561-929-0237 and LINK1 for their FB Page
Julie Joyce sends Regards and tells us : The Florida Keys Watercolor Society holds their 34th Annual Judged Exhibition held in the main Gallery of the Marathon Community Theater located at MM 47.5 ocean....behind Plaza Grill Restaurant.
Sunday, March 6th from 5:00-7:00 kicks off the event with an Opening Reception and all are welcome. Enjoy an evening of Music ~ Hors Doeurves ~ Raffles ~ and Award Ceremony where 8 Artists will receive a ribbon.
The art exhibit will open along with the MCTs production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, on Thursday evening, March 10th thru Saturday April 9th. Viewing is before the curtain and during intermissions of the musical and each Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11-4 with an artist from the society there to welcome you. The paintings will be for sale with 20% going to the Theater as a gesture of "Artists Helping The Arts". Visit www.fkwcs.com Any questions call Julie 305-731-3046. Below "Tropical Orchids" by Julie Joyce
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RELAY FOR LIFE APRIL 16 10A-11P
For more info on this year's Relay for Life Contact Alana Wortsman at 305-296-2333X4906 Alana.wortsman@Cancer.org
The Relay for Life Season is made up of hundreds events/activities prior to the Main event on 4/16. You can join a team or your company organization can create a team. In fact ; it is the best Publicity you can get ; as well as helping Find A Cure...The Feb 1 Issue has a few photos from a recent All Team Meeting
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January Take Stock in Children Contact Chuck Licis 305-293-1546 .
January is National Mentoring month, a time during which we celebrate the service, dedication, and passion of our nearly 250 Take Stock in Children mentors who are making a positive difference in the lives of our Take Stock in Children scholars in Monroe County schools. For more Info. go to website or call Chuck
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Key West Artisan Market Kicked Off New Season
10 am to 2 pm at the Restaurant Store.
The event gives residents and visitors alike a chance to shop fresh and local. The parking lot at 1111 Eaton is transformed into a showcase of art, photography, jewelry and unique local handicrafts made exclusively in the Keys. There is eclectic entertainment, local author book signings, demonstrations and sampling.
Guests will be able to taste and buy local specialties including fresh Cole's Peace bakery items, expanded farmer's market fruits and vegetables, shrimp, smoked meats, cheeses, wine, honey, salt and spices, pasta, honey, bacon jam and other culinary delights.
Concessions, wine and a broad craft beer selection will be onsite. At least four brews from Old Island Brewing, located within the Restaurant Store, will be featured.
Local participants are juried each market for vendor stalls. Demonstrations, musicians, performers & nonprofits may qualify for free or reduced space. Visit
www.planetreg.com/KWAM
for information.
The Key West Artisan Market is a proud supporter of the City of Key West's Preserve Island Life Campaign. This initiative is about promoting the little things we can do to increase our community sustainability and resilience. The Market is working in partnership with the Green Coordinators to offer fun, weekly themes that reinforce these efforts by offering resources and education to our guests.
Please mark your calendars for the entire season of Artisan Markets. Dates have been set for Sundays every three weeks in season.
Jan. 31 Culinary & Wine Show, Feb. 21 Recycle-Upcycle, March 31 Free Wheelin Edition & Custome Bicycle Show, April 3 Ocean Awareness, April 24 Conch Republic "Brew Days" Here are two pics from the last Artisan Market; if you go to the Link for the entire Dec 7 Issue ; you will many addition pics from the last event :
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Nature Walks, Full Moon Kayak Tours, Nature Photo Classes, Bike Tours, Florida Keys Refuge events; and so much more involving Conservation & Nature; please check out their recent E-Newsletter Click
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The newest Exhibition :
Rob O'Neal, Islands in the (Gulf) Stream: A photography exhibit of Key West & Cuba ;
December 11, 2015 - April 19, 2016.
The "Picnic Under The Stars" fundraiser planned for the Boys & Girls Club, Key West Art & Historical Society, Mote Marine Laboratory and Womankind, originally scheduled for this Saturday, January 23 at Fort East Martello, has been rescheduled to take place Saturday, March 12.
Tickets for advance ticket holders will be automatically transferred to March 12. Those unable to attend on March 12 who wish to have a refund, contact Key West Art & Historical Society Development Director Christine Nottage at 305.295.6616 x 111 or
cnottage@kwahs.org . Here is more Info :
Four of the island's community organizations are joining forces to celebrate an evening "Picnic Under The Stars" at Fort East Martello.
Participants can bring a blanket to this family-friendly event and raise a toast to the environmental, education, arts and culture, and health care missions that each organization maintains while enjoying live music, food truck vendors, libations, and games and activities for kids. Gourmet picnic baskets from select restaurants will be available for pre-purchase, and raffle tickets featuring a cultural trip for two to Cuba, art bikes, and signed Guy Harvey prints will also be available.
Tickets for this joint fundraiser are only $10 and can be purchased at the door or online at
KWAHS.ORG- pre-order your picnic basket online as well. "Picnic Under The Stars" is sponsored by Shipyard Brewing, Refreshment Services Pepsi, Papa's Pilar, Bombora Vodka, Guy Harvey Ocean, Green Parrot Bar, and Florida Keys T.R.E.E. Institute. For more information, contact Key West Art & Historical Society Development Director Christine Nottage at 305.295.6616 x 111 or
cnottage@kwahs.org
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John Hemingway to Present Talk at Tropic Cinema as Part of KWAHS Distinguished Speaker Series
On Thursday, January 28, from 6:00pm-7:00pm, Key West Art & Historical Society welcomes the public to the Tropic Cinema for "Cuba at the Crossroads," an evening presentation by John Hemingway, author and grandson of the iconic Ernest Hemingway.
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Vera Vasek on 2/5 5:30-7:30p at Fort East Martello "I am in Your Dreams" event Involving students and her Classes "Which Way is Up" from the KWAHS series "Outside The Lines"
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ALSO PARASAIL , BOAT RENTALS, SAFARI TOURS, REEF SNORKELING TRIPS
Of Course ; they also have their extremely inexpensive 2hr. Dinner cruise 7 days a week : $59 for Adults, $39 for 12 -5 YO, & NC for 5 & Younger
  
  
 
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305-809-3776
Solid Waste Coordinator for The City of Key West Dee Dee Green
tells us : "City code
in reference to placing carts out for collection : Carts may be placed curbside after 4pm the evening before your collection day, and need to be taken off the street by 8pm the same day of collection. This applies to Key West proper. You can take your plastic bags and small pieces of styrofoam back to Publix or Winn Dixie who have collection bins located by the entrances". No Plastic bags or Styrofoam in the Blue Containers. Hit this LINK4 for the Recycle/Waste Pages from the City of KW
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Key West & Lower Keys Habitat for Humanity 305-294-9006
for Lower Keys Habitat for Humanity
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Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System
(GCOOS)
Susan.Martin@Gcoos.org 979-845-3900
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Hit LINK1 for their Latest E-Newsletter with detailed Info on Classes and Teachers.
ALSO HIT
LINK2 for the Latest E-Newsletter about their Concerts at TSKW ;
TSKW 2016 Gala / La Cage Aux Folles The Birdcage Gala Feb 23 7-10P ; Hit
LINK2A for their E-Newsletter on this.
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.
On behalf of the officers, directors, volunteers, and, most importantly the abandoned and feral cats for which we provide food, spay/neuter services, vaccinations, and medical care, Forgotten Felines of the Florida Keys would like to thank all of the generous donors who opened their hearts and their wallets during our recent fundraiser. The event was a huge success, meeting the goal that had been set by the leadership.
A special thanks goes out to Marathon businessman and animal lover Richie Morretti who made a matching grant for the first $5,000 collected in the drive.
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
Tues. Jan 26 5:45p : Health Food Speech and Tour, Food for Thought, 5800 Overseas Hwy #23, Marathon, FL 33050.
Meet with Eric Elloie of The Body Concierge to learn about the benefits of choosing healthy options, then enjoy a guided tour of the store highlighting products. Bring any questions about eating healthy, and prepare to be wowed. Contact Eric Elloie to RSVP: 305-842-1320
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5210 College Rd. 305-296-150
Call to Artists, Vendors & Musicians - The Garden will host the 2016 GardenFest Key West & The Green Market Place on February 13th & 14th, 2016 from 10AM - 4PM. This is a fair including tropical and native plants, Earth based arts and crafts with nature themes or composed of natural materials, eco-friendly products and services, and conservation oriented nonprofit organizations. Food Vendors, Artists, Musicians and Non-profit Organizations are all welcome to take part in this event. For an application and more information please email tropicalgardenevents@gmail.com or call the Garden at 305-296-1504. You can also visit our website for event & vendor information at http://www.kwbgs.org/events.asp
Garden Open Daily from 10am-4pm
*Facility Rentals Meetings by Appointment Only*
Ask about how you can can travel to Cuba with the Garden! FURTHER DOWN A FEW OF THEIR EVENTS IN 2016
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Key Accents 804 Caroline St. 305-293-8555
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WWW.TURTLEHOSPITAL.ORG 305-743-2552 2396 OS HWY. MARATHON
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cliff@MarathonFlorida.com Go on line for some entertaining Middle Keys Local Programming; to get involved in TV88 call Cliff at 305-587-9830.
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HERE IS THE LINK TO THEIR LATEST JANUARY E-NEWSLETTER
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
Raquel Crummitt
District Manager Florida,
JSA Promos and Print
North Florida: 904-994-5824,
South Florida and Florida Keys: 305-414-8949,
raquelc@jsapromos.com ,
www.brownandbigelow.com
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305-292-2333
800-227-2345
The 2016 Relay For Life site is now open and ready for you!It only takes a minute to re-register your team or start up a new one: Check the registration link below (remember no fee to join)
We are looking forward to an amazing and fun campaign with you all. Let's continue the fight together and rock out this Relay! Keep on the look out for more details regarding our Relay. For more information/questions or if you forgot your username/password for the site then please contact Alana Wortsman at: Alana.Wortsman@cancer.org305-292-2333, ext. 4906. Editor's Note : "Having worked for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life the last 9 years; I can tell you that by far the Marketing/PR Value of joining a Team / Starting a Team for your company/Organization is second to none; Many smaller events take place now and go to the Big event on April 16 at HOB 10a-11pm. Of course ; the help and great feelings of Stopping Cancer Now is Amazing; as well as a great social life" The Big event is April 16 10a-11p at HOB. Next week the Feb 1 Issue has a few Pics from an ALL Team Meeting.
 
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