The Keys Blast from Ed Krane & Friends 2017 / 2018 Season Opener : Sept 25, 2017
This Issue contains an On-Line Photographic Exhibition from Brian Griffiths
"Havana's Mlecon I" by W.B. Thompsom Acrylic / Oil Stick
Part 3 of the Main Exhibition at TSKW "Made in Havana" curated by Nance Frank + in this Issue Pt.4 of 4 Works from "Mango Madness"
Photos of The World Renowned Concert Pianist Svetlana Smolina from the South Florida Symphony Orchestra's Concert + Photos from the The After Concert Party at The Saint Hotel
The Aids Help CC King and Queen Opening Party at the Bottle Cap's Blue Room. (More Below)
Key West Film Festival Kick-Off Event (Pushed Back to) October 17 + A Message from The Founder & Chairman.
2017 KWFF Nov.15-19 (More Below)
"Elizabeth Velvet Elvis" by Rick Worth Enamel on Canvas
Pt. 4 of 4 The Last 16 Works of Art from the 2017 "Mango Madness" Exhibition over the Summer at TSKW
WWW.THEBLUEPAPER.COM produced a Brilliant 18 Minute Video; Capturing History. Naja & Arnaud went out filming Pre and Post Irma with Amazing Footage of the Hurricane at Max Strength.
Our Weekly Sections from MCSO & The City of Key West
"3 Mile Harbor" by Carl Scorza from The Wallace Fine Art Gallery in East Hampton
Our Weekly "Hampton's Art & Culture" Section
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The Keys Blast from Ed Krane & Friends going out to 7700.
OFFICIAL AMERICAN RED CROSS
DONATION LINK : Help People Affected by Hurricane Irma
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We start off this Issue with Part 3 of our On-Line Art Exhibition at the TSKW "Made in Havana"; THEN AFTER This Feature The Lead Verbiage of What's in this Issue
"MADE IN HAVANA"
Part 3 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. Here is Part 1 "Made in Havana" August 30 Here is the link to the entire Issue
"Angel" by Ivan Capote Oil on Canvass
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"In Love with the Moon" by Ruben Alpizar Acrylic on Linen
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"Explosion" by Sandra Ramos Oil on Canvass
"Elegant Lady in the Rain" by Mario Sanchez Mixed Media
"He Fell in Love with the Moon" by Ruben Alpizar Bronz
"Sea Monsters" & "Cuban Embargo" by Jeff Macnelly Original Cartoon
"Overlooking Havana" by W.B. Thompson
More from "Made in Havana" Up Shortly and Up Next Garth and Katie's On-Line Art Exhibition; but first
IN THIS SEPT 25, 2017 ISSUE
Messages from some of our Contributing Editors, Our On-Line Photographic Exhibition from Brian Griffiths, Pt. 3 "Made in Havana" Art Exhibition at TSKW + Pt. 4 of 4 A few more Works of Art from "Mango Madness", Photos from the Svetlana Smolina S. Fla. Symp. Orch. Concert & After Concert Party at The Saint, Photos from the Aids Help CC event at The Bottle Cap, Key West Film Festival Kick Off Event now 10/17 at Mangos + A Message from the Founder and Chairman, Amazing 18 Minute Video on Irma Produced WWW.THEBLUEPAPER.COM , Our Weekly "Hamptons Arts & Culture Section", & More.
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SALT ISLAND GALLERY
830 Fleming St. 305-517-6088
Katie and Garth
and a few Pieces of Work from Garth
Photos from the Svetlana Smolina Concert
Svetlana travels the world and plays in 1000 Seat Venues as well as Private Concerts for Kings and Queens
Svetlana comes to Key West regularly to Headline with the Entire South Florida Symphont Orchestra ; Under the Brilliant Direction of Maestro Sebrina Maria Alfonso and Jacqueline Lorber . https://www.southfloridasymphony.org/
Up Shortly a few Photos of the VIP Crowd at Svetlana Smolina's South Florida Symphony Orchestra Concert
and After Party at The Saint +
Brian Griffiths Photographic Exhibition Up Next :
Just a Few of the Features in the Oct 2. Issue : Peter Arnow's Photos of the Week, Extensive Material from our Contributing Associate Editors for our weekly "Hamptons Arts & Culture", A Photographic Exhibition in October from the World Renowned Photographer / Gallery Owner Lucille Khornak, We'll start two new Photographic Exhibitions from Around the World : "Animal Parents Bringing Up their Babys" & "Photos that You Never Would See", The Oct 2. Issue will have an On-Line Art Exhibitions from Paul Gildea Contemporary Art Gallery / Hamptons Parrish Art Museum and Wallace Gallery, More from the Key West Film Festival, More on Hazel Griffiths KW Premier Art Exhibition at Gildea, A Trip to The KW Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, Additional Info on the Damage to MOTE, Pt. 4 of the On-Line Art Exhibition at TSKW "Made in Havana", Our Weekly MCSO and City of Key West sections & Of Course Much More..
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Our On-Line Photographic Exhibition comes to us from the United Kingdom and Brian Griffiths : All Photos from Brian are from the UK. WWW.BRIANONWOODSIDE.CO.UK
"BlackHill Sunrise"
"Brelon Canal Abergavenny"
"Holy Island North Umberland"
5 More Photos from Brian Griffiths Up Shortly
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In one of the October Issues ; The Blast is Honored to have an On-Line Photographic Exhibition by Lucille Khornak
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Some Important Info. from Katie Norland Marketing Dir. : All Classes Resume Oct. 2, Staff & Facility Returns 9/28, & Lagoon Landing Residents may Return Sept 28.
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The August 30 Issue had Pt.1
The Sept 13 Issue has Pt.2
If Andreas Current Exhibition is no longer hanging at 7 Artists & Friends ; please visit his website for ALL the amazing Images
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WWW.THEBLUEPAPER.COM 305-304-6882 Owners / Editors Naja & Arnaud Girard
Naja & Arnaud produced a Spectacular History 18 Minute Video of Pre and Post Irma; and amazing footage taken during Irma..Here is the Link :
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2017 Fantasy Fest King & Queen Events
The 2017 Kick - Off Party Hosted by the Always Giving Owner of Royal Furniture Christopher Elwell. The Week before was the 2017 Annual Kick Off Celebration at SouthernMost House ( pics by Peter Arnow) on their Facebook.
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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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Mark Horst
Our Oct. 2 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 10/27. More details and Photos of Hazel's work in the next few Issues.
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(L-R) Pres. of the South Florida Symphony Orchestra Jacqueline Lorber, World Renowned Classical Concert Pianist Svetlana Smolina, Hazel Griffiths, and Amy Smith and Phil Miani from the S. Fla. Symp. Orch. at Svetlana's Solo Concert at TSKW (Simply Brilliant). |
Hazel Griffiths at one of her Miami Exhibitions
WWW.HAZELGRIFFITHS.COM
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https://www.facebook.com/hazel.griffiths.35
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"Room in the Moon"
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"On the Forest Floor"
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Here is Part 4 of 4 Featuring the Annual "Mango Madness" Exhibition at TSKW during the Summer. The Exhibition Featured over 100 works of art ALL from Local Artists.
"Young Black Man" by Sandy Mezinis WaterColor
"Made for Mangos" by Janis Jo Stevens Acrylic & Mixed Media
Mahogany Seed Mirror by Ranae Moore Natural Material & Mixed Media
"Summer Colors MM23" by Lynn Bentley-Kemp Acrylic Digital Print
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"Red Round" by Marge Holtz
Fiber Quilt
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"Ready for Picking" by Frank Kirwin Acrylic on Palm Frond
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"Color Red Pencil" by EJ Rickery Dried Agave Leaf Watercolor & Couache
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The August 13 Shortened Special Summer Issue had Part 1
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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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More from the Svetlana Smolina South Florida Symphony Orchestra's Concert
Up Shortly a few Photos of the Attendees and the After Concert Party at The Saint Hotel & Up Shortly More "Made in Havana" On-Line Art Exhibition
"Havana" by Linda Reike Oil on Board
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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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CLICK THE BLUE LINKS BELOW FOR BRIEF VIDEOS
Direct Booking from Sunset Watersports Key West on All Above Plus so Many Additional Packages Hit BOOKING INFO . Rich tells us that The Fleet Survived Very Well and is Operating Back to Normal and looks forward to providing the Same Level of Excellent Entertainment . Click their website for a Message.
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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 Now Pushed back to Oct. 17 7pm at Mangos 700 Duval St.. A. Brooke Christian Founder & Chairman of KWFF E-Mailed to Members & Shares with The Blast Readers. Due to space constraints it will be appear at the very end of this Issue : It does start
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Friends of the Festival :
This has certainly been a September we will all remember. Many communities have been devastated by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Though the Keys made it through better than many had feared, the destruction in the wake of Irma is still widespread." (More at the End of this Issue)
Here's Info. on How you can become a Promotional Member
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!!
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5 More Photos from Brian Griffiths & the UK Countrysides
"Lagattock"
"Forest of Dean"
"Black Mountain Tree Shadows"
"Hot Bluff"
Thanks Brian Griffiths
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We Continue with Part 3 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.
"The Ground Floor" by Pedro Pablo Bronze
"Untitled" Manuel Mendine Oil on Canvass
"Humidor" Alicia De Campo Mixed Media
"Humidor /Treasure Chest" by Linda Reike Acrylic on Wood
"Humidor / Tabacco & Fish" by Alicia Leal Mixed
We'll have Part 4 of "Made in Havana" in the Oct. 2 Issue and Up Shortly the last few Works of Part 4 of 4 from our Coverage of "Mango Madness" Including these two Below
"Divine Turtle" by Nancy Murphee Davis WaterColor
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"Overload" by Loretta Freeman Acrylic
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"Hamptons Art & Culture"
The 3 Big Arts Organizations in the Hamptons LI NY are below. Of course just like Key West; there are so many Art Galleries on the East End of LI and as we did for the 2016 / 2017; The Blast visits and Presents their Art. Thanks for the Positive Feedback; especially from Keys Art Gallery Owners and Artists that enjoys seeing what that artistic area is presenting.
SOUTHAMPTON ARTS CENTER 25 Jobs Ln Southampton, NY, 11968 631-283-0967
PARRISH ART MUSEUM 279 Montauk Hwy. Water Mill, NY, 11976
( Below one of the 7 Exhibitions at The Parrish; it's A Hugh Museum). In the Next Few Issues we'll Feature about 30 works of Art from The Parrish Art Museum
"Herald Square 1936" by Don Jacit Oil on Linen
WWW.WALLACEGALLERY.COM
37A Main Street East Hampton NY 631-329-4516. In the Next Few Issues we'll have about 20 Works of Art from the Wallace Gallery. Thanks Terry Wallace for sharing the Brilliant Americana Art with our Readers Year Round
"1963 NYC Winter" by John Crimmins (5th. Ave.)
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.
Our Next Issue; will list ( as we did before Summer Hiatus); a few events from the Big Three; of course please click their websites above to see ALL their events.
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A few more Photos of the Svetlana Smolina Concert ; Thanks GianCarlo Espinosa for helping Photograph this event.
Thanks so very much Svetlana Smolina in Gracing Key West with your Annual Appearances
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We now continue with Part 4 of 4 from the 2017 Mango Madness at TSKW
WWW.TSKW.ORG 533 Eaton St. 305-296-0458
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"Life's A Beach" Pts. 1 & 2
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by Elizabeth Chamberlain Original WaterColor on Arches
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"Caroline" by Capt. Karen Luknis Assemblage
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"Sulies' Peace" by Diane Glorie Acrylic on Recycled Wood from Suzie dePoo
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"Iguana Tree" by Mary Berg Ink on Paper
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"Mango Submission" by B.M. Olson Acrylic
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"Bombs Bursting in the Air" by Victoria Reynolds Mixed Media
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"Key West Meets Nutcracker" by Gerri Louise Mixed Media
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"Mosaingo" by Kassy Burnette Acrylic
This issue concludes our 4 Part Art Exhibition from this Summer's 2017 "Mango Madness" at TSKW; Featuring over 100 Works of Art ALL from Local Artists : Thanks TSKW Staff and of course ALL the Artists that shared their works with us.
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Info. & Photos from Alyson Crean
(L) Key West Police Chief Donie Lee congratulates Explorer Sabina Islam, who has been recognized by the Florida Police Chiefs Education and Research Foundation with a $1000 college scholarship.
In a letter announcing the awarding of the scholarship the foundation's Executive Director Amy Mercer said that the selection process including an in-depth assessment of Islam's overall commitment to the community, the Key West Police Department and her Explorer post.
Key West Police Explorer Post #2011 is a Key West Police Department sponsored youth organization affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America. The purpose of the Post is to further the knowledge and understanding of law enforcement through training, to provide an insight into all phases of law enforcement as a possible profession and to help create a better understanding between the Department and the youth of the community.
In the photo: Explorer Sabina Islam and Key West Police Chief Donie Lee during their visit to the Florida Keys Eco Center on Thursday with the Police Athletic League summer campers.
(R) During a recent awards ceremony at the Grand Key Resort, Key West Police Chief Donie Lee commended six officers for their exemplary performance that resulted in.
On February 28
th, Officers Brett DeHanas, Justin Elsmore, Jeremey Tellier, Alex Rodriguez and JT Conaty and Sgt. Frank Duponty responded to a call involving a woman who was possibly suicidal. When they arrived, the officers saw the woman was bleeding and armed with a large knife.
She slammed the door shut and Officer Elsmore, fearing for her safety and for others that might be in the house, kicked in the front door. The woman then barricaded herself in the bathroom.
Officer Rodriguez established communications with the subject, and Sgt. Frank Duponty continued trying to reason with the subject until a negotiator arrived. Detective Darnell Sealey arrived and eventually was able to convince the barricaded woman to cooperate, and she was transported for treatment.
In the photo: Sgt. Frank Duponty, Officer Alex Rodriguez, Chief Donie Lee, and Officers Brett DeHanas and JT Conaty. Not pictured: Officers Justin Elsmore and Jeremy Tellier.
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MOTE1 for an Important E-mail from MOTE on the Condition of the Keys Facility
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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 (PLEASE CHECK WITH the KWBG; for Updated Event).
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.
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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. 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; are just a few. Go to their website for any updates / additions.
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In the Next Issues Our Weekly "Hamptons Art & Culture" Section will have many works of Art from The Parrish Art Museum. WWW.PARRISHART.ORG
"A Farm Yard in East Hampton" by Samuel Coleman Painting from 1885
"Tropical Nights" by Charles Bell (1971) Oil on Canvass
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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
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Kick off Party Now Oct 17 7PM at Mangos
Friends of the Festival,
This has certainly been a September we will all remember. Many communities have been devastated by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Though the Keys made it through better than many had feared, the destruction in the wake of Irma is still widespread.
Just yesterday, the Keys were opened fully again so that local residents could return to their homes. Many don't know what they will face when they arrive. The prospects for what lies ahead are daunting. On behalf of the staff of the Key West Film Festival, I would like to extend our best wishes and prayers to all of you who were affected by the hurricane.
Six years ago, we committed to Key West to host our film festival because of the vibrancy and tenacity of its people. And in this time of great adversity, that strength and resilience is more powerful than ever. But recovery and rehabilitation will not come easily. It will require an incredible amount of assistance and outside support. I implore you to do what you can to help....to give what you can to help...and to help rebuild a place that so many of us treasure.
In that vein, the Key West Film Festival for 2017 will proceed on schedule. Our main venues -- The San Carlos, the Studios of Key West, The Tropic, and the Key West Theater -- all survived the storm with minimal structural damage. Their patrons, however, and others in the community, did not fare as well. Injuries and deaths are still being reported as residences continue to be inspected. Power and water resources are also still uncertain. Now is among the most difficult of times to be a Conch. But it is also a time that defines what it means to be one.
The Key West Film Festival will be holding a silent auction with all of the proceeds benefiting the local Key West community.
The items in the auction will be memorabilia and souvenirs from films. Details for the auction will be emailed to you. When you receive it, please share the link to encourage others to help and post it on social media sites. In addition,
25 percent of the earnings from every piece of merchandise sold between now and the end of 2017 will be donated
to recovery efforts supporting Key West and neighboring communities.
The KWFF 2017 event and film schedule is in its final stages. We are very excited about the films, personalities, and the experiences that this year's festival will bring. This year's
Official Launch Party
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October 17th at 7 pm at Mangoes. Please spread the word 100 percent of the proceeds from the evening will also go directly to Key West hurricane relief.
The renewal process will be arduous. It is my hope the Festival can directly contribute to the rejuvenation of the human spirit that makes Key West truly special and continue to bring new people to the greatest location in the world.
Peace and Love,
A. Brooke Christian
Key West Film Festival
Founder and Chairman
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Key West Gallery remained high and dry through the entirety of the storm, and afterward as well. We know Key West as a whole was extremely lucky and we are grateful to have sustained zero damage at the gallery. We are truly excited to welcome everyone back to Key West. Click
Link1 to see the entire interesting E-Mail they just sent out
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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]. Thanks to All the Contributing Editors & Organizations. 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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