Festivals & Fundraisers

▪Saturday, November 22
New Town 25th Annual Arts & Crafts Show, 9-4 pm
Grace Lutheran School - Flagler Ave
Guest and Local Artists selling jewelry, quilts, ornaments, cards, handmade soaps, local honey, baskets and much more.  Also silent auction, baked goods and a dinner served at 4 pm. Call 296-8262.

 ▪Sunday, November 23
Art Behind Bars 14th Birthday Party Show, 5-9 pm
Pier House Resort Caribbean Spa, 1 Duval St
Join us as we celebrate the 14th Anniversary of this art-based community service program for inmates!
304-4772, or www.artbehindbars.org  

▪Thru December 15
7 Artists Gallery Toy Drive for Wesley House,
604 Duval St 7 Artists hosts a collection box for unwrapped toys for the children at Wesley House.  Drop off your gifts on your visit to the Gallery. 293-0411, or www.7artistskeywest.com  

▪Thru December 15
Reef Relief Holiday Online Auction,
Begin your holiday shopping November 1 at the Reef Relief Online Holiday Auction. Auctions items include special events, merchandise, travel, lodging, dining, artwork, watersports and more.  This year's auction sponsored in part by Strunk Ace Hardware, OMI, and The Citizen.  Featured items include a VIP trip to the House of Blues, Super Bowl Mania tickets, and a sailing trip on the America's Cup vessel Stars and Stripes.
All proceeds help protect endangered coral reefs.  Reef Relief is a global not-for-profit dedicated to protecting our ocean's reefs.
reef@reefrelief.org, or www.reefrelief.org

Artist Receptions

 ▪Thursday, November 20
Walk on White Gallery Walk, 6-9 pm
Special exhibitions and receptions at galleries and shops along White St, from Southard to Catherine streets. 
 
If you are a participating business and not listed, please contact Mike at the Arts Council office, 295-4369, or email calendar@keysarts.com, I want to include you in this list!  Thanks!
 
Some participating businesses include:
 
White Street Deli Café, 1019 White St
 
Stone Soup Gallery and Frame Shop, 802 White St, group show with local favorites Marlene Koenig, David Lee, Phil Simmons, Katherine Doughty and Sherry Sweet Tewell, also now showing Jeweler Donna Barnetts' creations!
 
Bone Island Appraisal Company, 925 White St, Award-winning Photographer Terri Brentnall exhibiting her works.
295-4369
 
The Studios of Key West, 600 White St
 
Harrison Gallery, 825 White St
 
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Office, 1201 White St, artist Caren Ragan's oils and pastels 

▪Friday, November 21 & Saturday, November 22
Glass Artist Dino Rosin, 6 pm
Wyland Galleries - 102 Duval and 623 Duval
World renowned glass artist Dino Rosin unveils his latest sculptures made from Calcedonia glass, a striated material which enables him to create images in rich, vibrant colors. Rosin will be at the 102 Duval street location 6-10 pm, both nights, and 623 Duval from noon-4 pm, November 22.
Admission: Free 305-294-5240 or 305-292-4998, or www.wylandkeywest.com

Theatre 

▪Saturday, November 22
The Redhead Dilemma, 11 AM
Waterfront Playhouse
Interactive production geared for children 6-12.  Great family event.  Sponsored in part by The Dogwood Foundation, and Suzie & Nick Trivisonno. 
Children $1, Adults $5.  Tickets sold at the door.
294-5015, or www.waterfrontplayhouse.com

▪Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23
Encores! a Waterfront Playhouse Concert, 8 pm
Waterfront Playhouse The Waterfront Playhouse presents Encores! Featuring showstopping performances from the best of Key West's musical theatre!  Directed and conceived by Danny Weathers and starring a line-up of Key West's best musical talent. 294-5015, or www.waterfrontplayhouse.com

▪See the best in First Run Films, shown every day at the Tropic Cinema's three-screen multiplex in downtown Key West.
Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton St.
www.TropicCinema.com 

Forty years after the international success of Closely Watched Trains, writer/director Jirí Menzel returns with an epic black comedy, adapted from a novel by the same author, Bohumil Hrabal. Jan (Ivan Barnev) is short in height but high in ambition. The social-climbing, opportunistic, irrepressible waiter/everyman dreams of becoming a millionaire. Always striving to please (and get ahead), he leaves his job at a pub for a luxury brothel, and then graduates to the most beautiful hotel in Prague. Along the way he enjoys lots of beautiful women and luscious food (often combined). In 1938 Hitler annexes Czechoslovakia; Jan falls madly in love with Líza (Julia Jentsch, Sophie Scholl), a German-speaking Czech who hero-worships Hitler. After Jan passes an Aryan test, they wed-but the war separates them. The story is told in flashback by a sadder and wiser Jan, just released from a stretch in a communist jail, reflecting on the turbulent times he has survived and on his luck ("always bad"). (Fully subtitled)   

▪Monday, November 24
Monday Classic Movies, 8 pm
Tropic Cinema - 416 Eaton St
Fireman's Ball (1967, Czechoslovakia),
Directed by Milos Forman; screenplay by Ingmar Bergman.
Hosted by Mary Sparacio. 
 
The fire department in a small town is having a big party for the ex-boss of the department to celebrate his 86th birthday. The whole town is invited but things don't go as planned. Someone is stealing the prizes to the lottery, and the candidates for the Miss Fire-Department beauty contest are neither willing nor particularly beautiful. Tickets $4 295-9493, or www.tropiccinema.com  

▪Tuesday, November 25
Key West Library Film Matinee - "National Lampoon's Holiday Reunion", 3:30 pm
All Mitch Snyder wants for his family is a traditional holiday feast with the relatives.  Rated PG-13.
292-3595, or www.keyslibraries.org

▪Wednesday, November 26
Essentials in Cinema, 8 pm
Presented by Java Studios
Key West ArtBar - corner of Margaret and Fleming St
394-3804 

▪Saturdays
"Key West Picture Show", 12:45 pm
Tropic Cinema - 416 Eaton St
Tickets $5 295-9493, or www.tropiccinema.com  

Museums & More

▪Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23
KW Garden Club Fall Plant Sale, 10 am
West Martello Tower, Higgs Beach, Atlantic Avenue
Admission and parking free.
 
Plants that have been raised from seed or cuttings in our nursery will be sold at near wholesale prices including drought resistant natives suitable for sun or shade.  Food, beverages and baked goods will also be available throughout the sale.
Sue Sullivan - 294-3362, or salsully@masmed.org, or visit www.keywestgardenclub.com.

▪Thru November 30
Every Four Years - The Presidential Electoral Process Exhibit,
Harry S Truman Little White House - 111 Front St
294-9911, or www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.com

 ▪Ongoing
The Ghosts of East Martello,
Fort East Martello - 3501 S Roosevelt Blvd
This new permanent history exhibit features the people who struggled to build this island city, whose stories are slowly disappearing from the collective memory, becoming ghosts of our past.  296-3913, or www.kwahs.com 

▪Ongoing
Mario Sanchez - 100 Years Better Than Ever,
The Custom House - 281 Front St
The centennial celebration for Key West's most beloved folk artist - this is the largest exhibition of Mario's work every displayed.
295-6616, or www.kwahs.com

▪Mondays
Free Lecture at Custom House Museum, 2 pm
Guest Curator Nance Frank gives lectures weekly in the Dogwood Gallery on famed artist Mario Sanchez.  Part of his centennial year celebration.
305-295-6616, or www.kwahs.org

▪Ongoing
WPA Artists: Inspired by The Depression, 10-4 pm
Key West Heritage House - 410 Caroline St
Exhibit Tours. $7 Adults, $5 Youth 12-17, under 12 Free.
www.heritagehousemuseum.org

Music  

▪Friday, November 21
Rock Solomon Trio, 7-10 pm
Sippin' Internet Cafe - 424 Eaton St
Singer, songwriter, producer Rock Solomon brings the Rock Solomon Trio, featuring Julee Avalone on flute and Brady (Tip-Top) Thomas on violin.  Featuring the original songs of Solomon, who describes his musical genre as "music that captures the passion and angst of Alternative Rock, injected with the stylings of classic Jazz, wrapped in the approachability of Pop."
Admission: Free
293-0555, or www.sippinkeywest.com

▪Entertainment Every Evening

Wine Gallery at the Pier House Resort, 1 Duval St, 8 pm Larry Smith and guests 296-4600, or www.keywestislandnight.com  
 
Thursday, Nov 20 - pianist, Michael Thomas

Friday, Nov 21 - instrumentalist, Gordy Michaels, Larry Smith
Saturday, Nov 22 - singer/guitarist, Din Allen, Larry Smith
Sunday, Nov 23 - Larry Smith Sunday Showcase Guest Suzanne Moore

Monday, Nov 24 - Jazz with Tim McAlpine, Skipper Kripitz, Larry Smith

Tuesday, Nov 25 - Ladies Night with Michelle Dravis
Wednesday, Nov 26 - Larry Smith solo piano

New in Town...and Nightly!

The Keys, 1114 Duval St

There is a new addition to Paradise, in Key West, Florida. A New York-styled Piano Bar, with an open mic.  Where every night is a Party, and no two nights are EVER the same!

Every afternoon at 4pm the magic begins...we're bringing in Manhattan's top pianists and singers to host an evening of fun and frolic!  Along with singing some of your favorite songs, they will be serving you some of your favorite drinks! 

The musical fare includes Broadway, Country, Rock and Roll, Jazz and Standards...and you never know what other genre they may be able to serve up, if asked nicely...

Currently on stage:

Clare Cooper

is a pianist/singer on the New York club scene and has performed as musical director for countless cabaret shows.  She was Musical Director for the Off-Broadway hit "Tony & Tina's Wedding" and Assistant Musical Director for the musical "Memphis."  Her original songs have won awards from the Songwriter's Guild of America and the Songwriter's Hall of Fame, and she just released her second CD, "Northern Drive."  Television appearances include "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" and AMC's "Into Character."

For complete information on their line up, visit them at  www.akeywestpianobar.com, or head on down to enjoy the music

Visual Arts

▪Saturday, November 22
Island Art Crawl, 9:30 - 1 pm

The Studios of Key West, 600 White St

The Studios is inviting and gathering dozens of local creative people -- from painters and sculptors to film-makers and performers -- and letting them loose on the town for a morning of art, expression, and creative experiences. If you've ever wanted to paint a neighborhood scene, shoot a new video on location, or create something interesting in a public setting, the Island Art Crawl is for you! Those participating are invited to gather their supplies and assemble at the Historic Armory, 600 White Street. After a morning briefing, the art-makers will take to the streets and fill the island with creative energy.
Doors open at 9 am ~ coffee, juice, and toast provided
FREE TSKW T-Shirts to first 50 pre-registered to participate! Open to all ages & abilities..... spread the word!

▪Thru December 13
Kate Miller Encaustics Show
Main Campus- Building A - FKCC Library Gallery 5901 College Rd The show is available for viewing during all library hours: 8:30 am - 9 pm Mondays, 8:30 am - 8:30 pm Tuesdays thru Thursdays, and 8:30-4 pm Fridays and Saturdays.
305-809-3194

▪Thru November 31
Coldwell Banker Artists Exhibits,
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Office, Key West
Rotating monthly exhibits of local artists.
Caran Ragen, oils and pastels.
suzannewashburn@bellsouth.net  

Big Pine & Marathon Happenings
Events, Festivals and Exhibitions in Big Pine Key and Marathon. 

For a complete listing of arts events and happenings, visit our new comprehensive online calendar at www.keysarts.com.  Note: Information is subject to change.  Area code is 305 unless otherwise noted.

Theatre

▪Thursdays thru Sundays until December 6
The Amorous Ambassador, 8 pm
Marathon Community Theatre - 5101 Overseas Highway

When Harry Douglas, the new American Ambassador to Great Britain, tells his wife and daughter that he is going to Scotland for the weekend, they each announce plans of their own.  Their newly hired British butler, Perkins, watches stoically as each one leaves, then secretly returns for a romantic rendezvouz in what they assume is an empty house.  Harry's clumsy secretary, and the bumbling Marine in charge of Embassy Security, arrive in the wake of a bomb threat, and the house is sealed off...with hilarious results! 743-0994, or www.marathontheater.org  

Visual Arts

▪Thru November 30
Gale Upmal - Window Showcase,

Artists in Paradise Gallery - MM30 - Big Pine
Gale's watercolor batiks on rice paper and hand painted sea-grape leaves. 872-1828, or www.artistsinparadise.com