The Keys Blast from Ed Krane and Friends. Shortened Hurricane Irma Issue (September 2017). We pushed back the 2017 / 2018 Season Opener Issue..This Issue will Contain Mostly Images that Hopefully will give you a Break & Bring Some Enjoyment.
  
"The Sinking World of Andreas Franke" Exhibition at 7 Artists & Friends
 
"Havana" by Linda Reike  Oil on Board
Part 2 of the Main Exhibition at TSKW "Made in Havana" curated by Nance Frank +
The 2017 Mango Madness Exhibition at the TSKW recently closed. As we do every year we feature the 100+ Artwork ALL from Local Artisans in a Multi-Part/Week Feature. In this Issue : Part 3 of 4 of "Mango Madness" and Pt. 2 of "Made in Havana".
Christopher Elwell Hosting the event
The Aids Help CC King and Queen Opening Party at the Bottle Cap ( Blue Room). Our Season Opening Issue was Rudely Pushed Back by Irma ; This event will be Featured in that Issue.

Key West Film Fest Kick-Off Event October 12 (More Below)
with the 2017 KWFF Nov.15-19

A few weeks ago the World Renowned Classical Concert Pianist Svetlana Smolina Performed a S. Fla. Symphony Orchestra "Chamber Series" at TSKW. We'll have in our 2017/2018 Season Opener (Pushed Back a few Weeks) Many Pics of the Concert & the After Party at The Saint
These Photos are from Giancarlo Espinosa : 
"Herald Square 1936" by Don Jacit  Oil on Linen
Our Season Opener will have 30+ Photos of the Brilliant Art Work on Display at The Parrish Art Museum
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT TO FOLLOW SHORTLY ON HAZEL GRIFFITHS KW PREMIER ART EXHIBITION Oct 22 - Nov 10
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The Keys Blast from Ed Krane & Friends going out to 7700. 

Our Readers are aware of the Red Cross Links that Unfortunately I Insert Too Often; This is the 6th Year for The Keys Blast from Ed Krane & Friends ("Friends" being the Hundreds of Associate Editors that Supply Us with Info..) This is the First time that I am using this Link to Help The Keys. Please give as Little as $10 to Our Neighbors that may have it worse.
OFFICIAL AMERICAN RED CROSS DONATION LINK : Help People Affected by Hurricane Irma
WWW.REDCROSS.ORG 800-733-2767

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Four Important Links Monroe County Sheriffs FB Organization (MCSO)  https://www.facebook.com/floridakeyssheriff/

NOAA EARTH LINK ; this will allow you to locate ANY Location and Zoom in : https://storms.ngs.noaa.gov/storms/irma/index.html

The City of Key West Website :  http://www.cityofkeywest-fl.gov/ 305-809-3700

MCSO Website :  WWW.KEYSSO.NET 305-293-7300
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We start off this Special Photo Issue with Part 2 of the Main Exhibition at the TSKW "Made in Havana"

"MADE IN HAVANA"
Part 2 of our Multi-Week On-Line Art Exhibition.
Curated by Gallery on Greene's Nance Frank.  WWW.TSKW.ORG 533 Eaton St. 305-296-0458 
 606 Greene St. 305-294-1669


"Tiki Dream" by Priscilla Coote Oil on Canvass
"Capitolio Havana" by Mike Rooney Oil on Canvass

"Cuba Libra I" by Cindy Wynn

"San Carlos Casa Cuba" by Andy Thurber WaterColor
"Home Run" by The Merger  Stainless Steel

More from "Made in Havana" Up Shortly

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The Current Exhibition at 7 Artists & Friends WWW.7ARTISTSKW.COM 305-294-8444 213 Simonton St.
https://www.facebook.com/KeyWestArtGallery/ (Note : Gwen Filosa has a National HLN Reporting Video Pasted in the 7 Artists FB Timeline)
"The Sinking World of Andreas Franke" WWW.THESINKINGWORLD.COM These are so much fun ; Thanks Andreas and Jennifer

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More of "The Sinking World of Andreas Franke" Up Shortly.

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Paul Gildea Contemporary Fine Art  522 Southard St. 305-797-6485 [email protected]  http://www.gildea.gallery/


Mark Horst
Peggy McGivern
Our Next Issue will Feature Many of the Artists at The Paul Gildea Contemporary Fine Art Gallery

A VERY SPECIAL EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT ; Some of you met Hazel Griffiths a few weeks ago at the Svetlana Smolina Concert.   Hazel Griffiths is a well known Artist in London, Palm Beach, Miami, and Southampton. She will have her KW Premiere Art Exhibition Oct 22-to Mid November at the Paul Gildea Contemporary Fine Art Gallery 522 Southard St. 305-797-6485; with Reception Friday 8/27.  More details and Photos of Hazel's work in the 2017 / 2018 Season Opener
(L-R) Pres. of the South Florida Symphony Orchestra Jacqueline Lorber, World Renowned Classical Concert Pianist Svetlana Smolina, Hazel Griffiths, and Amy and Phil Miano from the S. Fla. Symp. Orch. at Svetlana's Solo Concert at TSKW (Simply Brilliant). The next Issue will have many photos inc. the After Party at The Saint
Hazel Griffiths at one of her Miami Exhibitions
WWW.HAZELGRIFFITHS.COM
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https://www.facebook.com/hazel.griffiths.35
"Room in the Moon"
"On the Forest Floor"
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WWW.TSKW.ORG 533 Eaton St. 305-296-0458
The Annual Ma ngo Madness Art Exhibition at TSKW came  down last month; and Featured over 100 Local Artists using all 3 Floors. As we do every year The Blast Features ALL the Works ; Here is Part 3 of 4. Introducing Our Photo Shoot :  
One of our Most Talented Key West Thespians Annie Miners





The August 13 Shortened Special Summer Issue had Part 1
http://conta.cc/2uPBcOM ;   of the 2017 Mango Madness and The August 30 Issue had Part 2  http://conta.cc/2gokJ2j
  We Featured about 60 works;

          
"The Conch Pirate" by Kreg D. Kelly Acrylic Antique Sheet Music C1879, Antique Keys 1888 & Antique Clock 1892


"Underwater Bliss" by Judith V. Anderson Alcohol & Ink

 "Mystery Box" by Carrie Marie & The Corner Studio Mixed Media
"Zombie Cock" by Jimm Sherington Acrylic
"Time is Ticking" by Coco Eriksen  Oil on Board
"Looking into the Shallow" by Lucy Paige  Acrylic on Canvass
"Vessel Series"  by Lauren P. McAloon  Stoneware, Steel, & Glass 
We Continue with Part 3 of 4 of the 2017 TSKW Mango Madness Up Shortly
                                             
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  WWW.KEYWESTORTHOPEDICS.COM 
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WWW.FLA-KEYS.COM 1-800-FLA-KEYS 
Their Monthly E-Mailer & Feature on their website "Keys Traveler" has a Tremendous Amount of Information

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Our good friend Susan O'Neill tells us : "Think Pink Flowers : Flowers & Flamingos" Call to Artists ; drop off work by Nov. 5. Call the Center at 305-294-1241 and/or drop Susan a Note : [email protected] 


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Johnny White & Caroline are always so nice in sharing their Photo Galleries with Us.   Hit their Gallery Link to see many Photo Galleries
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WWW.SUNSETWATERSPORTSKEYWEST.COM
 855-378-6386  (855-3-SUNFUN)
CLICK THE BLUE LINKS BELOW FOR BRIEF VIDEOS
"DINNER CRUISE"
Direct Booking from Sunset Watersports Key West on All Above Plus so Many Additional Packages Hit BOOKING INFO . Great seeing you Rich and Melody at the Svetlana Smolina Concert; We ALL so Hope that your Fleets are doing well in the Aftermath of Irma. Your Outstanding Entertainment Company is such a Main Part of Key West.
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The Keys Blast from Ed Krane & Friends is really looking forward to the 2017 KWFF November 15-19.  The Preview Kick Off Party is October 12 at Waterfront Brewery


BIG NEWS!! The Key West Film Festival officially announces MEMBERSHIPS!! You can now be a huge part of what makes KWFF so great! With 7 different Membership Levels, you can find your perfect spot at KWFF. Click on the link below to see how you can be part of the festival, watch great films, meet celebs, get cool merchandise, and enjoy year-around programming of the best independent films in the world. Come be part of the Key West Film Festival family!!
https://kwfilmfest.com/membership/
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We Continue with Part 2 of "Made in Havana"   
Curated by Gallery on Greene's Nance Frank ; and is on the First and 3rd Floors of TSKW. WWW.TSKW.ORG 533 Eaton St. 305-296-0458 
 606 Greene St. 305-294-1669. Nance Tells us :  MADE IN HAVANA/Key West. Four years ago the Studios of Key West and Project One Race produced the very first museum to museum exchange with Cuba and 56 years. Mario Sanchez's one man exhibit at the national Gallery of Cuba and 12 Cuban Artists here in five museums.
The Oldest house Museum, Hemingway House Museum,   
The Art Council in the historic Gato Building, 
 
Mel Fisher Museum and of course organized in Key West by the Studios Key West. 
 
This is a First of its kind exhibit as well. We've now been working together for four years.

75 works of art by 20 Cuban and 20 American artist

Art is the reflection of a person, A culture, and the nation.  In this exhibit it is Fascinating to see what we think of them and what they think of us and how we relate. Each piece of art tells the story of an artist with an attraction and a love for Cuba or Key West or both.

"Bandera Ballet Cuban" by Michael Mirabar Mixed Media
"Cuban Palms" by Harriet Frank  WaterColor
"Noche Buena" by Wayne Garcia  Intaglio
"Coco Boogie" by Peter Vey  Oil
"The Dancers" by Papito Suarez  Intaglio
Our 2017 / 2018  Season Opening Issue will have Part 3 of "Made in Havana"
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Part 2 
The Current Exhibition at 7 Artists & Friends WWW.7ARTISTSKW.COM 305-294-8444 213 Simonton St. https://www.facebook.com/KeyWestArtGallery/
"The Sinking World of Andreas Franke" WWW.THESINKINGWORLD.COM 






Thanks again Andreas Franke and Jennifer for the Amazing Images; go in person to 7 Artists & Friends on 213 Simonton St. to see the works in person.
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The 2017 / 2018 Season Opener for The Keys Blast from Ed Krane and Friends starts in a few weeks (Pushed back due to Irma). Our Season Opener will have the popular Weekly Feature "Hamptons Arts and Culture". The Season Opener will have many Americana / Hamptons Paintings 1930-2017 from The Wallace Gallery. below is "1963 Winter in NYC : 5th. Ave." by John Crimmings
37A Main Street  East Hampton NY 631-329-4516
Also in the Next Issue ; a Look back with Jenna Gallery Mgr. at the Summer Exhibitions at Janet Lehr Fine Art 68 Park Place East Hampton 631-324-3033. Below "Ship Bow" by Ralston Crawford  1938 Oil on Canvass
Also in the next few issues in the weekly "Hamptons Arts and Culture" Section will be our latest visit to the Lucille Khornak Galleries; Our Good Friend Lucille Treats us to an On-Line Photographic Exhibition.
WWW.LUCILLEKHORNAK.COM 631-613-6000
Our Next Issue also starts Up our Weekly Event Info. from The Parrish Art Museum, Southampton Art Center, and Guild Hall.

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MORE MANGO MADNESS 
"Oh God You're Awake" by Emily Berg  Acrylic on Canvass
Note : This is the Proper Orientation
Mermaid Hope : Mermaids Galore Collection" by Cherelle Art  Acrylic

"Ideograph Instrument" by Rosanne Potter  Acrylic on Canvass

"Untitled" by Victoria Mata
Acrylic on Paper

"Native" by Pamala McLeod Metal & Clay

"Great White Egret & Frangipani" by Dawn Wilkins  Mixed Metal

"Summer Colors MM23" by Lynn Bentley-Kemp Archival Digital Print

"Red Round" by Marge Holtz  Fiber Quilt

"A Bowl for Mangos" by Jane Grannis  Porcelain 
"Good Neighbors" by D.A. Snelgrove  Acrylic on Canvass
Mahogany Seed Mirror by Ranae Moore Natural Material & Mixed Media

The Last Part ( 4 of 4) Mango Madness will be in the 2017 / 2018 Season Opening Issue ( Next Issue)
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King and Queen Fantasy Party at The Bottle Cap (Blue Room).
A Photo Lead Feature will be in our Season Opening Issue.
Sir Paul, Vickie, Bucky & Mindy

 Thanks Peter, Christopher & Rodney Ross for keeping our 7700 weekly readers informed the past 6 Years. Rodney is the Aids Help PR & Marketing Mgr. and can be reached at 305-296-6196 X415 (C) 305-304-5994 [email protected] 
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WWW.REEFRELIEF.ORG 305-294-3100 631 Greene St.
 
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WWW.KWBGONLINE.ORG 305-294-4603
After 15 years at our 513 Truman Ave location  the KWBG Office & Gay Key West Visitors Center  will be moving to 808 Duval Street!  Just steps away from the Rainbow Crosswalks
in the Heart of Duval.

We will hold an official RAINBOW  ribbon cutting ceremony on  Monday, October 2nd at 10am. 
Business will be conducted as usual at our  present location through Womenfest.  We will shut down on September 11th  for the big move to the new location. ALSO NEXT BUSINESS MIXER Wed. 9/6 and Luncheon 9/13 ; go to their site for additional details
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WWW.THEKEYWESTTHEATER.COM 305-985-0437 512 Eaton St.  Click LINK1 for their latest E-Mail that will give a Comprehensive Listing and Photos of the acts for the 2017 / 2018 Season. Just added 9/30 Sister Hazel, 10/8 Mike Love, 10/14 Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, 10/20 Samantha Fish, 11/15 The Australian Bee Gees & 3/17/2018 FireFall. Also go to their website for any updates / additions
Note : This list is a few weeks old; & def. check their website for additions, Deletions & Changes.
9/29 Morgan James, 
9/30 Sister Hazel, 
10/08 Mike Love, 10/13Bo Deans : Stripped Down Beautiful Renditions of Bo Deans Classics 10/14 Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, 
10/24 Toad the Wet Sprocket, 
10/30 Samantha Fish, 
11/8 Ottmar Liebert, 11/15 The Australian Bee Gees, 
12/08 JJ Grey, 
1/08/18 The Zombies, 
1/26 + 27 Arlo Guthrie, 
2/1/18 Lorrie Morgan, 
2/15/18 Jesse Colin Young Band, 
2/18, 3/2 George Winston, 
3/3/18 Ana Popović, 
3/10/18 Marc Broussard, 
3/13/18 Get The Led Out, 
3/17/18 Firefall, 
4/1/18 John Sebastian  
ALSO GO THEIR SITE TO CHECK OUT MOVIE SHOWINGS ; Just a few : 9/20 Best in Show, 9/22 Pulp Fiction, 10/4 Key West Short Film Festival
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Our Season Opening Issue will have a Pic Feature of the Many Brilliant Works in "The American Views" Exhibition at The Parrish Art Museum 
"A Farm Yard in East Hampton" by Samuel Coleman Painting from 1885
PLUS Many Additional Works of Art from their other Exhibitions
"Tropical Nights" by Charles Bell  (1971) Oil on Canvass
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WWW.TSKW.ORG 533 Eaton St. 305-296-0458
WWW.WLRN.ORG 91.5FM 

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Monroe County Animal Farm in Key West 5501 College Rd. 305-293-7300 . Open the 2nd and 4th Sundays 1-3pm; Under the Brilliant Direction of Officer/Farmer Jeanne Selander
Thanks for reading The Keys Blast from Ed Krane and Friends. If would like to insert material in the Magazine ; reach out to me at 954-448-4324 [email protected]. The 2017 / 2018 Season Kicks off in a few weeks. Hope everyone had a Great Summer; and now more then ever One Human Family Rings Out to be So True in our Community.
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