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Key West Receptions 5:30-7:30 PM: APRIL 8: Royal Furniture, Searstown Shopping Center, N. Roosevelt Blvd.; APRIL 29: Closing Reception, Historic Gato Building, 1100 Simonton St., Key West. keysarts.com

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• April • May • June 2016

ALL THE KEYS ALL THE ARTS ALL THE TIME KEYSARTS.COM

Vol. 10 - Issue 2

culture circle series 2016 Membership special event: APRIL 14: Dolphin Research Center. RSVP to [email protected] or 305-295-4369.

• thursday, april 21 Spring Strategic Planning Retreat, 5 PM Hyatt Place, 1996 Overseas Hwy., Marathon.

• thursday, june 23 Board of Directors Meeting, 5 PM Historic Gato Building, 1100 Simonton St., Key West.

artists receptions & exhibitions

• Thursdays-Saturdays, Thru April 9 Florida Keys Watercolor Society Presents their 34th Annual Judged Exhibition, 11 AM View Exhibit before the curtain and during intermissions of MCT Musical. Gallery of the Marathon Community Theater, 5101 Overseas Hwy., Oceanside behind Plaza Grill. 305-731-3046. fkwcs.com

• Thru Friday, April 29

This Week’s Events

Members’ Show - Fauna, Fiber & Fruits Exhibit, 9 AM The Historic Gato Building, 1100 Simonton St. 305-295-4369. keysarts.com

• Friday, April 01 thru sunday, july 31 Key West Art Garden, 10 AM The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, 5210 College 305296-1504. kwbgs.org Rd., Stock Island.

• Friday, April 1 thru saturday, april 30 Paul Carmichael Photography & Helen Rebane Fused Glass Jewelry Opening, 6 PM Frangipani Gallery, 1102A Duval St. frangipanigallery.com

• friday, april 2 thru saturday, april 30

• last fridays

Red, Eric Anfinson Show, 6 PM Salt Island Provisions, 830 Fleming St. 305-896-2980. www.ericanfinson.com

Gallery Night, 6 PM Key Largo Art Gallery, 103200 Overseas Hwy. 305-451-0052. keylargoartgallery.com

• tuesdays, april 3 thru june 28 Paint Parties! 6PM Paint with a former Rockette and Broadway Entertainer. Open to every level, bring your friends and your favorite drinks. RSVP required. Giorgione Fine Art, Gulfside Village in Marathon, 5800 Overseas Hwy., Suite 35, Marathon. 305-407-0225. GiorgioneFineArt.com

Friday, April 08 thru Tuesday, June 7

Roberta Marks: a Retrospective, 5:30 PM The Custom House Museum, 281 Front St. 305-295-6616. kwahs.org

• Mondays & Tuesdays, thru June 28 BJ Royster Creating New Works, 10 AM BJ Royster Ocean Gallery, 81650 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada. 386-5696331. bjroyster.com

Artists in Paradise Gallery Winn-Dixie Shopping Center, Big Pine Key, MM 30. 305-872-1828. artistsinparadise.com APRIL 1-30: Featured Artist Susann D’Antonio; APRIL 1-15: Bob Stein, Window Exhibit; APRIL 4: LKAN meeting Coloring with Wine, 7 PM; APRIL 15-30: Members’ Gallery Exhibit; MAY 1-30: Connie Hauk’s Students art work from Big Pine Academy, and Featured Artist of the Month Anne Schroeder; JUNE 1-30: Featured Artist Bart & Diane Vinsh.

SoDu Gallery First Fridays - Opening Receptions 6-9 PM. APRIL 1-10: From A Woman’s Hand Show; MAY 6: Janis Childs; JUNE 3-: Works by the Partners’ of SoDu’s Gallery.

• first thursdays Historic Seaport District Art Walk, 6 PM Exhibitions & receptions at galleries & shops along Caroline Street extending along Simonton, Eaton & Fleming Streets.

• THIRD THURSDAYS -Walk on White Gallery Walk, 6 PM Exhibitions & receptions at galleries & shops along White St. and Truman Avenue, Key West. -Morada Way Arts & Cultural District Art Walk, 6 PM Park & stroll along the Old Highway to visit galleries, enjoy culinary arts and music in the heart of Islamorada. MM 81.5. moradawayarts.org

• first fridays Upper Duval Street Stroll, 6 PM Galleries, boutiques and cafes open late for receptions & exhibitions from Truman Avenue to United St., Key West.

dance • friday-sunday, april 8-10 Key West Latin Extravaganza - Salsa and Bachata Workshops with Hiram Forstier. Class levels for beginners to experienced. Private lessons available. FRIDAY: Free Bachata basic, 6 PM, Salsa beginners, 7 PM, Salsa experienced, 8 PM; SATURDAY: Bachata beginners, 6 PM, Salsa beginners, 7 PM, Salsa experienced, 8 PM; SUNDAY: Bachata intermediate, 4 PM, Salsa experienced progressive, 6 PM. No partners necessary. For more info call Lucy 305-296-6348. lucy@DanceKeyWest. com

CoffeeMill Dance & Yoga Studio Ballet, modern, jazz, tap, hip-hop, latin, belly dance and African dance. 916 Polhaski St., Key West. 305-296-9982. coffeemilldance.com

Dance Factory 906-C Kennedy Drive, Key West. 305-296-5015. Ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop & creative movement for children and adults. Ballroom & Latin Dance classes, 305-304-8184. dancefactorykeywest. com

Florida Keys Community College Pre-ballet, ballet for all ages and levels. 5901 College Rd., Stock Island. 305-809-3185. fkcc.edu

key west country western dancing Tuesdays 7:45-9:45 PM. Texas 2-step, swing, waltz, cha cha, etc. Free line dance lessons with Marvin. Blue Room at BottleCap, 1128 Simonton St., Key West. 724-333-4137.

Learn to Dance with Lucy & Leon WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS - Salsa (& maybe a little Rueda too!) drop in dance classes at 7 PM & 8 PM (Wed); Dance courses in Swing, Hustle, Cha Cha & more. No partner needed & we love newbies! Private lessons for all occasions, including weddings, anniversaries & Quinceaneras. 1706 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, 305-296-6348. [email protected]

On Your Toes Dance & Gymnastic Studio Ballett, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary & acrobatics to students aged 3-18. 92451 Overseas Hwy., (oceanside) Tavernier. 305-852-3818. oytdancestudio.com Theo & Ganine’s Dance Center Ballroom & Latin Dance Instruction. American and International styles,

wedding dance, swing, salsa. Beginner’s welcome, no partner required. 5800 Overseas Hwy., Gulfside Village, Suite 40, Marathon. 305-766-3428. keysdancecenter.com ffesestivals &

fundraisers

festivals & fundraisers • Friday, April 1 Woman’s Hope Concert 10th Anniversary, 8 PM Tennessee Williams Cabaret Theater, 5901 College Rd. 305-295-7676. keystix.com

• Saturday, April 2 Florida Keys Ocean Festival 7th Annual, 10 AM Featuring live music, local food, arts, crafts, educational booths and silent auction. Kids activities include: fishing seminar, painting with marine artist Wyland, live performance by Howard Livingston & the Mile Marker Band followed by Huey Lewis & the News, 6:30 PM Truman Annex Waterfront, 35 East Quay Rd., Key West. 305-2957676. keystix.com

• Sunday, April 3 - Key West Artisan Market: Ocean Awareness, 10 AM Restaurant Store, 1111 Eaton St. facebook.com/KeyWestArtisanMarket - Florida Keys Bay Jam 22nd Annual, 2 PM ICE Amphitheater in Islamorada Founders Park, MM 87. keysice.com

• Saturday, April 9 - Native Plant Day: An Earth Day Event John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, 102601 Overseas Hwy., MM 102.5, 305-451-1202. fla-keys.com - Bahama Village Music Program Open House Fundraiser, 12 PM Vocal & Songwriting Class Student Performance. 103 Olivia St., Key West. 305-304-8950. bvmpkw.org

• monday, april 18 Taste of Key West, 6 PM Truman Annex Waterfront, Key West. 305-295-7676. keystix.com

• sunday, april 24 - Key West Artisan Market: Conch Republic “Brew Days”, 10 AM Restaurant Store, 1111 Eaton St. facebook.com/KeyWestArtisanMarket

• Wednesday-Sunday, May 4-8 Key West Songwriters Festival Various times & locations in Key West. Go to web for complete schedule kwswf.com

• Friday-Sunday, May 13-15 Key West Art & Historical Society: Inaugural Papio Kinetic Sculpture Parade. Custom House Museum, 281 Front St. 305-295-6616. papioskineticparade.com

• Friday-Tuesday, May 27-31 Key West Art & Historical Society: Cuba Cultural Expedition w/Allen Rokach. The Custom House Museum, 281 Front St. 305-295-6616. kwahs.org

• Saturday, Sunday, June 4 - 5 Florida Keys Guitar Festival, 8 PM Featuring the internationally acclaimed Mateo, Steve Ramos and Bob Hanni. Marathon Community Theatre, 5101 Overseas Hwy., oceanside behind Plaza Grill. 305-304-1437. floridakeysguitarfestival.com

• Friday-Sunday, June 10-12 - Mystery Writers Key West Fest 3rd Annual Various scheduled events and times. Keynote Speaker: Robert K. Tanenbaum. Double Tree by Hilton - Grand Key Resort, 3990 S. Roosevelt Blvd. mysterywriterskeywestfest.com - Silver Bar Splash - Celebrating Art McKee Various events and times. History of Diving Museum, 82990 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada, MM 83. 305-664-9737. DivingMuseum.org

• Thursday-Sunday, June 16-19 Blazing Mako Tournament & Festival Offshore/Inshore Fishing Tournament, Art, Music and Conservation Festival, Paddleboard Races, Kid’s Pier Fishing Tournament, Silent Auction. Fundraiser for Marine Conservation. Islander Resort, Islamorada, MM 82, oceanside. Islamoradablazingmako.com

film key west outdoor movies FIRST & THIRD FRIDAYS at sunset. Bayview Park, Corner of Jose Marti & Truman Ave. keywestoutdoormovies.com All films G & PG.

KEYS HISTORY & DISCOVERY CENTER Mid-week Matinee’s: Movies made in our about the Florida Keys. First Wednesdays Monthly, 2 PM APRIL 6: Key Largo; MAY 4: Tomorrow Never Dies; JUNE 1: Cuba Crossing. On the property of the Islander Resort, Islamorada, MM 82. 305-922-2237. KeysDiscovery.com

Marathon Cinema 5101 Overseas Hwy. (ocean), Marathon. 305-743-0288. marathoncinema.com Show times, Nightly at 7 PM & 9:30 PM; and SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS, 2 PM.

Tropic Cinema 416 Eaton St., Key West. 877-761-3456. tropiccinema.com ONGOING - New, Independent, Foreign, Documentaries & Urban Films Daily.

lectures • wednesday, april 20 Much More Than Meets the Eye: The Context of Building Over-sea Railroad, Flagler Museum Exectutive Director John Blades, 6 PM Reservations suggested. Keys History & Discovery Center, on the property of the Islander Resort, Islamorada, MM 82. 305-922-2237. keysdiscovery.com

• third wednesdays Immerse Yourself! Free Presentation Series, 7 PM APRIL 20: Diving for a Living - Kerry Dillon; MAY 18: Hyperbaric Chamber - Scott Fowler; JUNE 15: Diving in the 50’s - Rick Ford. The History of Diving Museum, 82990 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada, MM 83 bayside. 305-664-9737. divingmuseum.org

Key West Library, Palm Garden, 700 Fleming St., Key West. friendsofthekeywestlibrary.org

• third mondays Lunch Bunch Group, 12 PM Hooked on Books, MM 81.9, Islamorada. 305-517-2602.

• first & third wednesdays Keys Writers Meeting, 1 PM Big Pine Library, Winn-Dixie Shopping Plaza. 305-872-0992. keyslibraries.org A read-aloud critique group for all forms of creative writing.

• LAST WEDNESDAYS Latitude 25 Writers Meeting, 7 PM Key Largo Library, Tradewinds Shopping Center, MM 101.4 (bay). 305-451-4164. keyslibraries.org Open to the public.

• third FridayS

• SECOND & FOURTH SATURDAYS

Ocean Life Lecture Series, 7 PM APRIL 15: The Epigenetics Revolution Reaches the Ocean - Jose M. Eirin-Lopez, Ph.D.; MAY 20: Rising Above: The Science of Sea Level Rise and What it Means for Us - Tiffany Troxler, Ph.D. Murray Nelson Gov’t & Cultural Center, 102050 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo, bayside.

• first Sundays

Key West Art & Historical Society Distinguished Speaker Series, 6 PM APRIL 14: Kelly Jean Clark - Stabilization of Ft. Jefferson, Dry Tortugas National Park; APRIL 21:John Blades - Much More than Meets the Eye. The Custom House Museum, 281 Front St., Key West. 305-295-6616. kwahs.org

Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden Adult Environmental Education - Speaker Series, 10 AM APRIL 21: Birding in the Florida Keys - Mark Whiteside, M.D. and Beryn Harty; APRIL 23: Birding Skills: Hands on Workshop for Beginners Pat Ayers; MAY 19: Medicinal Uses of Native Plants of the Keys & Caribbean - Constance N. Miller; JUNE 16: Using Native Plants to Attract Pollinators - Susan Reutling. 5210 College Rd., Stock Island. 305-2961504. kwbgs.org

literary • saturday, april 2 Friends of the Key West Library Book Sale, 9:30 AM

Key West Writers Guild Meeting, 9 AM Key West by the Sea, 2601 S. Roosevelt Blvd. keywestwritersguild.net Writers of essays, poetry, fiction and nonfiction, published and unpublished are welcome. Key West Poetry Guild Meeting, 7 PM Blue Heaven Restaurant, 729 Thomas St, upstairs. 908-591-5566. Inviting the public to join in, or just come to listen.

museums, history & nature • Wednesday, April 13 Marathon Garden Club: Board Meeting, 9 AM 5270 Overseas Hwy, MM 50, Bayside. 305-743-4971. marathongardenclub.org

• Wednesday, May 29 thru Thursday, September 1 Blue Star Museums Program - Free Admission for Active Military Personnel/Familly. Check website for participating Museums at arts.gov/ national/blue-star-museums.

• second mondays Historical Preservation Society of the Upper Keys Meeting, 7 PM Key Largo Library, Tradewinds Shopping Plaza, MM 101.4 (bay). 305-852-1620.

• third saturdays -Eco Discovery Center Educational Series (ages 5-10), 10 AM 35 East Quay Rd, Truman Waterfront, Key West. 305-809-4750. floridakeys.noaa.gov Free. -Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden: Plant Sale, 10 AM 5210 College Rd., Stock Island. 305-296-1504. kwbgs.org Choose from over 150 species of butterfly and bird attracting plants.

Florida Keys Guitar Festival, June 4 -5 Saturday & Sunday at 8PM Marathon Community Theatre keystix.com ,

• First sundays Locals Free Sunday, 10 AM Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden. 305-296-1504. kwbgs.org

music • Saturday, April 2 South Florida Symphony Orchestra - Masterworks Concert IV: Spring is in the Air, 7:30 PM - Celebrating Martha Graham Dance Company’s 90th Anniversary - Performance: Appalachian Spring Vignettes with Narration of Copland/Graham letters. Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring Suite; Robert Schumann’s Cello Concert in A Minor with featured virtuoso cellist Carter Brey; and Johannes Brahms’ Symphony No. 4 in E Minor. Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Rd., Key West. 954-5228445. southfloridasymphony.org

• Saturday, April 9 3 Jewish Divas Present Music from their Heritage, 8 PM B’nai Zion, 750 United St., Key West. 305-292-1920.

• friday, april 15 FKCC Keys Chorale Spring Concert 2016, 8 PM Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Rd., Key West. 305-2957676. keystix.com

• Saturday, April 16 Amy Helm Concert, 7 PM KWAHS, Fort East Martello, 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West. 305-295-6616. kwahs.org

• Saturday, April 30 Pops in the Park: Young Musicians Mentor Concert, 4 PM Florida Keys Community Concert Band, Founders Park, Islamorada, MM 87, bayside. 305-853-7294. keyscommunityconcertband.org

• Thursday, May 26 Waterfront Playhouse - Class: A Celebration of Kander & Ebb, 8 PM 310 Wall St., Key West. 305-294-5015. waterfrontplayhouse.org

• Sunday, June 5 Concert for Young People with Matthew Jampol, 3 PM Marathon Community Theatre, 5101 Overseas Hwy., behind Plaza Grill. 305-731-3046. fkwcs.com

• Saturday, June 11 The Girly Burly Burlesque Show: Pride Week Show, 10 PM Bourbon Street Pub, 724 Duval St., Key West. 305-295-7676. keystix.com

• Mondays - Laura Black with Black & Skabuddah, 12 PM Schooner Wharf Bar, 202 William St., Key West. 305-292-3302. schoonerwharf.com

- Larry Smith & Friends at Little Room Jazz Club, 8:30 PM Little Room Jazz Club, 821 Duval St., Key West. larrysmithkeywest.com

• Tuesdays Tuesday League of Crafty Musicians, 9 PM Virgillio’s, 524 Duval St., Key West. 305-296-1075.

• Wednesday & Fridays Melody Cooper, 6 PM Bistro Sole, 1019 White St., Key West. 305-296-4288.

• WEDNESDAYS-SATURDAYS In the Cabaret in the Gardens, 5 PM The Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St., Key West. 305-294-2661. gardenshotel.com

• Thursdays thru April 28 Showtunes on the Beach, 4:30 PM Bobby Nesbitt on piano and vocals & Skipper Kripitz on drums. Salute! On the Beach, 1000 Altantic Blvd., Key West. 305-292-1117.

• Thursdays - Southernmost Magnolia, 6 PM B. O. ‘s Fish Wagon, 801 Caroline St., Key West. - Jam / Open Mic with Dave Feder, 9 PM oo-tray Restaurant, 80939 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada. 305-922-2027. keysice.com

• Fridays - Friday Afternoons with Rock Solomon, 4 PM Patio Bar, 525 United St., Key West. 305-292-1450. RockSolomon.com - Stefano on the Mandolino, 6 PM Salute! On the Beach, 1000 Atlantic Blvd. [email protected] - Denis Hyland Quartet, 8:30 PM Little Room Jazz Club, 821 Duval St.

• SUNDAYS Dave Feder’s Jazz Trio, 6 PM Smuggler’s Cove Resort & Marina,85500 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada. 305-664-5564.

• NIGHTLY Jazz - Tavern N’Town, 5 PM Marriot Beachside, 3841 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West. 305-296-8100.

Key West Theater 512 Eaton St. thekeywesttheater.com All Performances at 8 PM APRIL 10: Nick Norman, Joal Rush, Lewis Brice; MAY 12: Tinsley Ellis; MAY 29: The Sunday Ramble - Anniversary Show.

THE STUDIOS OF KEY WEST 533 Eaton St. 305-296-0458. tskw.org All Performances at 8 PM APRIL 2: Ben Harrison; MAY 6: Key West Songwriters Festival;

The Art Of Giving

theater • Thursday, april 21 Mamma Mia!, 7:30 PM Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Rd., Key West. 305-2967676. keystix.com

FRINGE THEATER KEY WEST 305-296-4761. keywestfringe.org All performances at 8 PM. APRIL 1-8: The Apple Falls, St. Paul’s Church, 401 Duval St.; APRIL 21-24: Conch Republic (The Musical),Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St.; JUNE 2016: Shakespeare in the Park-ing Lot, St. Paul’s Church Pavillion.

KEY WEST THEATER 512 Eaton St., Key West. keywesttheater.com All Performances at 8 PM MARCH 31, APRIL 1, 2, 5-9; 12-16: Free Beer Tomorrow.

MARATHON COMMUNITY THEATER 5101 Overseas Hwy., MM 49.5. 743-0994. marathonthater.org Performances THURSDAYS THRU SATURDAYS at 8 PM and SUNDAY Matinees at 3 PM: THRU APRIL 9: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum; APRIL 28-MAY 8: Taking My Turn, a musical; JUNE 11: tah Dance. RED BARN THEATRE 319 Duval St. (Rear), Key West. 296-9911. redbarntheatre.com Performances Tuesdays thru Saturdays at 8 PM - THRU APRIL 16: Out of the City. APRIL 3 & 4: I Love Ethel: The Story of Vivian Vance; : The Cripple of Inishmaan; MAY 8-10: The Story Goes On.

The Key Players Key Largo Lions Club, 13300 Indian Rocks Rd., behind Capital Bank. 305-509-0027. thekeyplayers.org All Performances begin at 8 PM MAY 4-7, 11-14: Move Over Mrs. Markham. WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE 310 Wall St., Key West. 294-5015. waterfrontplayhouse.org Performances TUESDAYS-SATURDAYS at 8 PM: APRIL 13-30: Enchanted April; MAY 11-28: Die, Mommie, Die!.

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