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The Keys
Blast Wk of March 21, 2016 from Ed Krane & Friends.
A World Wide Voyager from Polynesia stops in KW Tues. 3/22-3/24 ( More below from the weekly sections from The City of KW & MCSO)
"West View Old Coast Guard Station" 12X36
Parts 3 & 4 of our On-Line Art Exhibition from Carol Saxe
Save Our Pines 1-5P on Sunday March 20
A very cool announcement from Sherry Sweet-T
Keys Chamber Orchestra Schedule of Events PLUS South Florida Symphony Orchestra's next KW Concert April 2 ( More below on both)
SouthernMost Classic Car Club Show Sun. 3/20 Noon-4pm
"Sea Foam in the South" Oil 31.5":X 47.25"
Our Feature on RockHouse Gallery along with Carol McArdle's current Exhibition
KWAHS had their "Picnic Under the Stars"
The last KW Library's Cafe Con Libros of the 2016 Season ends Brilliantly with Rosalind Brackenbury
Florida Keys Water Color Society out of Marathon
Easter on the MCSO Animal Farm; plus a Bomb Robot
Ben Harrison in Concert at TSKW 4/2 & A Book Signing with Carol Disrud "The Rooster That Played The Violin" 3/25 at Blue Heaven
Hi Everyone; The Keys Blast going out weekly to over 7420 Keys Citizens and Businesses/Organizations plus Hundreds Additional Readers Downloading the Issues on our weekly Facebook Companion Page. This Week : Pt. 2 of our Exclusive On-Line Art Exhibition from Carol Saxe, Save our Pines 3/20 1-5P, Sherry Sweet T, Keys Chamber Orch. Schedule, South Florida Symphony Orchestra 4/2, SouthernMost Classic Car Club Show 3/20 Noon-4P, Pics from KWAHS "Picnic Under the Stars", Dee Dee Green/City of KW "Keep Key West Beautiful" Earth Day 4/16 Great American Clean Up HQ at Bayview Park (Detailed Info.Below), Cafe Con Libros Season Finale with Rosalind Brackenbury, Fla. Keys Water Color Society, Our-Keys "WELL" Magazine Launch, Encore Feature from The Turtle Hospital, Jim "Mad Dog" Mandich Golf Classic 4/29, MOTE's Ocean Festival 4/2, Mystics & Maestros 3/24, Pics from KWBGS Gala "80 Years and Growing", Pics from the FKSPCA "Spring Social", Ben Harrison in Concert at TSKW 4/2 & at Blue Heaven on 3/25 Ben and Carol Disrud's Book Signing " The Roaster Who Loved the Violin", Pics from Mike Rooney's Plein Air Demonstration at KW Art Ctr. & Pics from his Reception / Exhibition at Gallery on Greene, "Brief Notes", Marylene Proner at Cocco and Salem Sun. 3/20 5:30-8:30p,
WWW.ABSOLUTELYAMAZINGEBOOKS.COM , KW Poetry Guild's Events, Marc House Plant Store, MCSO's Animal Farm next Open House 3/27, All 3 KW Playhouses Active, Zonta Key West Annual Heart Healthy Initiative, Last Stand 19th Annual Earth Day 5K Run/Walk, Gildea Contemporary Gallery Reception 3/21 and GingerBread Square Gallery Reception 3/21 for 4 Artists, Pics Feature from Rock House Gallery with Featured Artist Carol McArdle,
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In the next few weeks : Over 60 Pics from the 2016 "Wild About Orchids" Annual Show from The Key West Orchid Society. WWW.KEYWESTORCHIDSOCIETY.ORG |
FKCC Farmer's Market every Wed. & Bayview Park Green Market every Thurs., NAS KW SouthernMost Air Spectacular 4/2 &3, Culture Magazine's Call to Artists / Authors, KW Library's Easter Egg Hunt 3/26 + Pics from Ralph DePalma from their Concert in the Palm Garden, Belly Dancing starts this week at Body Zone Fitness Ctr., Letty Nowak's "Small Works" Exhibition, Keystock 4/2, All our Conservation/Nature/Green/Animal Organizations sent us new Info., KWBG-KW Chamber-MCSO & The City of Key West Weekly Features, GNO at Green Pineapple 4/6, "Taste of KW" needs Volunteers 4/18, LKMC Spring E-Newsletter, TDC's March E-Newsletter "Keys Traveler", KWPD Honors The Westin, Preserve Island Life, Florida Keys Council of the Arts-TSKW-KW Art. Ctr. & KWAHS have so many Events/Classes/Lectures, Peaceful / Relaxing Words from KW Tara Mandala,
WWW.MILEZEROKEYWEST.COM , Southernmost Coconut Castaways, AnnaMarie Giordano FKCC Life Drawing Classes Thursdays, Roberta Marks at Custom House April 8, Isle Cook's March and April Schedule, Relay for Life ( Upper, Middle & Lower Keys Events), Next Artisan Market 4/3, Mosaic Tile Connections Project making the Rounds in the Keys, Lower Keys Chamber Business After Hrs. 3/24 + their new Visitor's Guide, Miranda Knox, TV 88 Keys Television from Marathon, Botanical Gardens at Kona Kai Resort, Jazz in the Gardens at The Gardens Hotel Sundays, KW Garden Club and KW Orchid Society ( In an Issue Shortly 60+ pics of Orchids form their "2016 Wild About Orchids"), Our Extensive Theatre and Music Sections, Coral House in Hollywood Beach, Red Barn : "Out of the City", Waterfront Playhouse "The Producers" and Fringe " The Apple Falls"
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"WEBSITES OF NOTABLE INTEREST" at the very end.
Thanks To our Contributing Editors that Greatly Enhance The Blast ; & thanks to our readers. Ed Krane [email protected] 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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Part 3 of our Exclusive On-Line Art Exhibition from Carol Saxe has 14 more Paintings. Parts 1 & 2 was in the March 14 Issue :
"Fresh Breeze" Catalogue No: 1379 Image Size: 30 x 40"
Dogs Eye View / Fishers Island
"East Side Speciality Market"
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WWW.OUR-KEYS.COM
305-295-6376 [email protected] Publisher and Editors Michael & Michelle Finger & Charlie Wilson. We'll have the pics from the Kick Off Party next week. I was on a boat; and really wanted to go to the party. I saw the Inaugural Issue and it's Awesome.
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281 Front St. 305-295-6616
Picnic Under The Stars
Coming Up Shortly 4 More Pics ; and they are from Todd Feit Official Photographer and Board Member of KWAHS
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ENCORE PRESENTATION
Richie Moretti, director/founder of the Turtle Hospital releases a juvenile green sea turtle into the lush grass beds of the Florida Bay with Linda Lindorffs, Swedish TV star. Linda's show filmed with the Turtle Hospital and was one of several international media events at the Turtle Hospital over the past month. The Turtle Hospital also filmed with German TV star Tamme Hanken. Sea turtles live in almost every ocean basin throughout the world. Raising awareness on a global level will help sea turtles survive. Compassion is contagious!
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Just a few Features in the March 28 Issue : Pics from Guild Hall Gallery's 40th. Year Anniversary Party, Various Plein Air Art Features, Lemonade Gallery's "Small Works" Exhibition, Photos from out recent Visit to the TSKW resident Artists at The Armory ( 600 White St.), Pics from Eric Anfinson's Reception / Exhibition at Salt Island, Pics from Maggie Ruley's Reception / Exhibition at KW Art Ctr., a Feature from the new wing at Custom House for Tennessee Williams, A Tour of Walk on White, The Annual Equality Florida Gala at The Gardens Hotel & Many Additional Features.
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An Upcoming Issue will have an Exclusive On-Line Photographic Exhibition from Mac Stone Photography
WWW.MACSTONEPHOTO.COM [email protected]. I met Mac at a recent"Last Stand"meeting and his work is Brilliant
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The Southernmost Car Club "SHOW & SHINE" is this Sunday, March 20th at Noon to 4pm. The Sugarloaf Lodge at mm17 will host a large collection of Custom Classic and Sports Vehicles. Pickup trucks and One-of -a-Kind may be there too. 50's music, a Tiki Bar and Pizza parlor add to the free fun for all.
Info call Dick Moody 305-942-1758
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Thursday, March 24th, United Way of the Florida Keys will be the featured nonprofit at the "Mystics and Maestros" fundraiser at the Patio Bar in Key West.
The Patio Bar, part of the Southernmost Inn on United Street, will be holding their third "Mystics and Maestros" fundraiser from 6-9pm on March 24th. The fundraiser was founded to support charities as well as to bring attention to the work of local artists.
The fundraiser will include works from local artists, photographers, and painters and will feature performances by local musicians. Patrons will receive a free drink by bringing one of the following for donation to UWFK: a pack of diapers, formula, a baby bottle, or toiletries such as toilet paper. The items will be distributed to UWFK nonprofit partner agencies that serve infants and young children. Profits from the event's silent auction will support UWFK's food, education, and safety net service programs. Of course go to WWW.KEYSUNITEDWAY.ORG for other ways to help out and other groups they work with. Keep up the Great Work; All...and Editors Note ; The Mystics and Maestros are so much in a really relaxed fun environment ( Formerly Pearl's ; Great Job all these years Heather)
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Allison Rich & Michael Nelson Send regards and tells us :
The Key West Library at 700 Fleming St is offering their free Café con Libros author series on Tuesday and Thursday mornings until March 15th.
All programs will take place in the library auditorium, 700 Fleming Street.
3/15 Rosalind Brackenbury " The Circus at the End of the World". Doors Open 9:30A-Presentations alwways promptly at 10A
Our Tuesday Movie Matinees are back! Every Tuesday at 3:30pm join us for a free flick!
Book Bites : April 13th at 5:30 and the book is "The Young Wrecker on the Florida Reef" by Richard Meade Bache.
Book Bites Bookclub meeting, 5:30pm-6:30pm. For anyone who would like to help the library, we are currently taking donations of individually wrapped candy and plastic eggs in preparation of our Easter program.
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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. Here is the March E-Newsletter
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Saturday April 2, 8pm
The Studios of Key West
Ben Harrison in concert at The Studios of Key West. He'll be joined onstage by his friends and talented musicians Larry Beader and Joe Dallas.
Known for his wonderful sense of the ridiculous, Ben's songs explore the unique history and ribald character of Key West. From Conch Train to Sloppy Joe's Bar 1984, Ben brings delightfully absurd tales to life. Highlighting new material from his latest album, DESTINO, plus many old favorites.
Get your tickets now at The Studios of Key West, Harrison Gallery or online at
https://tskw.org/ben-harrison-in-concert-3/
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Ben and Carol Disrud signing their book "The Rooster That Played The Violin" 3/25 at Blue Heaven ; More Below
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Next Week Pics from this event :
Last week Salt Gallery presented ''Red'' an exhibition of new paintings by Eric Anfinson.
More than 15 new oil creations and a couple never shown publicly.
830 Fleming St. Live music by singer/song writer Lance Taylor.
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Mike Rooney demonstrates Plein Air to a packed house the day before the Big Plain Air event. We will have many of the artists form 2016 KW Art Ctr Plein Competition next week ( Two of the Artists Below in the 2nd KW Art Feature this week). Also Next week in the March 28 Issue ; Pics of Maggie Ruley's Reception; Exhibition going on now.
Also Up Shortly Mike Rooney's Reception / Exhibition at Gallery on Greene
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April 22
Dee Dee Green sends regards to all and tells us : Keep Key West Beautiful is hosting Earth Day's Great American Cleanup! Find us and like us on Facebook.
We are looking for volunteers to help with the cleanup, sorting and categorizing waste and Earth Day Booths. Volunteer by contacting Dee Dee Green at 305-809-3776 or [email protected] .
This is how it works! You can do this 1 of 2 ways.
Pre-register for cleanup by calling 305-809-3776. Tell us the location of your cleanup, number of people, and if you need any supplies like bags or gloves. Pick up supplies at event or the day before.
We will start picking up bags of trash at all pre-registered cleanup sites between
10:00 and 11:00 am and take the cleanup material, trash, to Bayview Park to be sorted and categorized!
Or Register at Bayview Park on Earth Day! Registration is between 8:00 am and 9:00 am. Pick a location for your cleanup and pick up supplies at registration. Cleanup material, trash, will be picked up between 11:00 am and Noon by us or bring material to the park to be sorted and categorized.
If you want to do a cleanup and register afterwards, when you bring the bags of trash to Bayview Park, that works too! Dee Dee Green. Solid Waste : Recycling & Education Outreach Coordinator City of Key West. Utilities Department. 3110 Flagler Ave., Key West, FL 33040. 305-809-3776
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BRIEF NOTES
April 23 & 30 :The U.S.C.G. Auxiliary Flotilla Boating Skills and Seamanship Class will be offered on
Saturday, March 12th from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center, 33 Quay Rd, Key West. Instructors include Captain Kathy, Captain Sean and other local Auxiliary members. Contact Captain Sean at [email protected] 573-619-2200.
Frangipani Gallery at 1102 Duval will present new work by Florida wildlife photographer Paul Carmichael and jeweler Helen Rebane. The show will open with an Artist Reception on Friday, April 1, 2016 from 6-9 pm and continue throughout April.
Skipper Kripitz & Bobby Nesbitt at Salute on the Beach every Thursday 1000 Atlantic Ave, 305-292-1117,
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Next Week The Keys Blast will have a Lead Feature from the FKSPCA's Spring Social
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WWW.GUILDHALLGALLERYKW.COM 305-296-6076 614 Duval St. had their 40th. Year Anniversary last week; and we'll have a lot of pics....
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Nance Boylan from the Key West Poetry Guild sends regards and reminds us about some great events :
"March 17th. was deadline for Tennessee Williams Poetry Contest
TWKW.ORG
or Nance Boylan nanceboylan@gmail. com to find out more about this event.
March 20 Save The Pines @ Ft. Zack 1-5P Poetry reading 4pm. I will be there; one of my Favorite Annual Events
Culture Magazine call to writers Florida Keys Council of The Arts
April 1st - " Silence " a poetry reading by Nance Boylan @ 7pm @ The Green Pineapple 1130 Duval, during Upper Duval Art Stroll.
Jack Hackett daily in April Poem Dejour 6:30ish @ Blue Heaven.
One for the Road @ Green Parrot, more to follow once confirmed
April 12 6pm @ TSKW on Eaton St Dead Poets Speak
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eace and Love." Editors Note : in the next few Issues ; we'll have pics of some of the Local Regulars that read their Poetry /Verse. ALSO
(Check TW Exhibit weekly Feature as well as the KWAHS & TSKW Features and websites for ALL the TW events
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Kirby Congdon
Of Course those of us that know Kirby; Know that he smiles a lot ; and had his perfromance Game face on for this work.
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PLANT STORE OPEN YEAR ROUND ; GREAT STOCK AT GREAT PRICES 9a-5p
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MCSO ANIMAL FARM OPEN 2ND & 4TH SUNDAY 1-3PM
5501 COLLEGE RD. Next Open House March 27
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33 E. Quay Rd. 305-809-4750 Truman Waterfront ; next to Fort Zachery Taylor Park
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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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You must try the Creamy Marinara Sauce ; and the Best by Far Chocolate Cake in the Keys.
MANGIA-MANGIA 900 Southard St. 305-294-2469
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"Make sure to go to the 19th Annual Earth Day 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, April 16th, 2016. Race start at McCoy Indigenous Park (Atlantic and White St.) All proceeds go to the Benefit of Last Stand. For more information contact Marci L. Rose, Race Coordinator at 305-293-1881.
WWW.SOUTHERNMOSTRUNNERS.COM
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Part 4 of our Exclusive On-Line Art Exhibition from
East Hampton, LI, New York 631-329-8764
Part 1 & 2 was in the March 14 Issue :
'West View Old Coast Guard Station"
Catalogue No: 1406
Image Size: 12 x 36
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"Sunday in the Park
Catalogue No: 830
"Marina Mill Creek"
Catalogue No:1204
Image size: Original 24 x 48"
"Tobogan Tails"
Image Size: Original 12 x 16"
Paper Prints 8x10"
Catalogue No: 567 Image Size: 40 x 60"
"Terrace Royal West Indies" Catalogue No: 1338
Image Size: 24 x 36" Prints available in 24 x 36", 20 x 30"
ROCKHOUSE GALLERY 330 Julia St. 305-600-7823 WWW.ROCKHOUSEART.COM
6 More Pics from RockHouse Gallery & Carol McArdle
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Just announced ; The Key West Community College Farmers Market every Wed. at the opening of FKCC 9:30-1:30. Call above contact for More Info. and Vendor Space.
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NAS : Key West Southernmost Air Spectacular ; Please Click website for some really cool info..
Trice Denny adds : One important note, two F-35C Joint Strike Fighters from Navy Fighter Squadron VFA-101 "Grim Reapers" will make their very first Key West appearance as static displays at the show. Trice Denny Public Affairs Officer 305-293-2027 [email protected]
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With Carrie Disrud's Vibrant Illustrations ; CLICK GREEN LINK for Info . on the Ben Harrison concert "Island Roots" at TSKW April 2 Sat. 8-10P
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The Blast uses Constant Contact for production/creation, database maintenance, and delivery. Their system and support are excellent.
866-876-8464
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March 21 5:30-8P 1207 Duval St.
Many Artists : John Clayton, Gabriella Fiabane, Valerie Hardy, & Ashley Benton.
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Call to Artists and Writers for CULTURE Magazine 2017.
Visit www.keysarts.com on the homepage is a QUICK LINK to the call which has all details and deadlines.
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Fauna, Fibers, & Fruits (Must See) at Gato; Members Show Shannon & Liz :More Info above & Below
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WWW.DATEANDTHYME.COM
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Save Our Pines, the 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization that saved the Australian Pines at Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park from eradication, will host their 8th Annual Save Our Pines Picnic Fundraiser at Fort Zachary Taylor Beach on Sunday, March 20th from 1:00pm - 5:00pm.
The potluck-style picnic fundraiser celebrates the anniversary of the Save Our Pines organization and their successful campaign to stop the removal of the Australian Pines at Fort Zachary Taylor. Participants are asked to bring a dish to share as well as their own beverages, chairs, and blankets. Napkins, utensils, and water will be donated by Blue Heaven and Salute. Rick Worth will be on-site creating a painting to commemorate this 8th Annual Picnic, and there will be a raffle to follow, where the painting will be among the prizes. The Adopt-A-Pine program, which provides an opportunity for interested persons to sponsor a tree for a nominal tax-free contribution, will also be highlighted.
For more information, or to support the organization with a tax-deductible donation, raffle item, or to become a volunteer, call 305-294-0609 or email info@aveourpines.com.
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Library hosts egg hunt
The Key West Library at 700 Fleming St will host their annual egg hunt Saturday March 26th.
at 1:00pm.The egg hunt will be split up in to age groups with ages 0-2 going first.The teen Easter program begins at 3:00.The event will also feature games, prizes, face-painting, crafts and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny.For more information, call 305-292-3595 or email [email protected].All library events are free and open to the public
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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 TV ShowS. 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, Konk Life, Our-Keys, Keynoter, The Blue paper, Q Magazine Provide KW with Great Info as well....
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Above site will give you a rare inside look at Mike's Video Series plus his Exhibition is currently hanging at Gallery on Greene
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Tanira, Susan, and of course Hotelier and Artisan Martin White.
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For rest of March planned events, go to
twkw.org
or email Dennis Beaver at [email protected].; or 305-842-1666 513 Truman Ave.
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TENNESSEE WILLIAMS EXHIBIT TO PRESENT FILM SERIES
During the month of March, The Tennessee Williams Exhibit and the Tropic Cinema will screen three classic films at 6pm Monday nights at the Tropic Cinema. The films series, based on plays and a novel by the famed writer Tennessee Williams, includes: March 7, "The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone"starring Vivien Leigh and Warren Beatty; March 14, "The Fugitive Kind" starring Marlon Brando, Anna Magnani, and Joanne Woodward; March 21, "Summer and Smoke" with Laurence Harvey, Geraldine Page, and Rita Moreno. On Monday, March 28, at 6;00pm., a film forum "Everything in his life is in his plays and everything in his plays is in his life" will complete the series with a discussion led by film critic Shirrel Rhoades. A champagne reception at 5:30 pm will precede the forum. Tickets will be available at the Tropic Cinema. For more information, go to twkw.org or call Dennis Beaver at 305-294-3121.
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A few Pics from Ralph DePalma from the Concert in the Palms Garden last week with Jazz Vocalist Amandah Jantzen & Pianist Kerry McCoy. Amandah appears regularly at Chicago's ( go to our extensive "Music Section" for more Info.
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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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BodyZone Current Specials: 6 months $399, 1 year $520, 18 months $699. Prices do not include tax. New members have a $20 initiation fee.
The gym is almost 10,000 square feet now! PLUS FOR OUT OF TOWN GUESTS : $13.95 PER DAY & $60 PER WEEK.
Belly Dancing has just started this week ; More Details coming ; Of course Call them now for Info.
BodyZone is offering ZUMBA FOR KIDS. Zurima is the only certified Zumba Kids teacher in Key West. Classes are for 9 to 12 year olds on Saturday's and 5 to 8 year olds on Sunday's from 11-12. Parents who are members of BodyZone will pay only $10 per class and non members will pay on $15 per class.
Dean is offering a new class on Saturday's called Joint Flex. It is for the 50+ crowd. His class is on Saturday's from 12-12:45 PM
BodyZone also offers a Beginner and Beginner Advanced Tap Class taught by Bruce. Members of the gym pay only $15 per class. Non members pay $18 per class. Classes are on Friday and Saturday. Beginner Tap is from 11 - 12 and Beginner Advanced is from 12 - 1. You are welcome to come to both classes in the same day for one price.
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I'm thrilled to share with you my latest collection on VIDA!
Sherry Sweet T sends regads and tells us : This collection represents some of my best artwork from over the years and is very authentic to who I am as an artist. I'm really proud today to share this work with you. I'm really excited to collaborate with VIDA for this collection. VIDA is a new kind of fashion e-commerce company that connects artists like me all over the world with producers to bring our work to life. For every product sold, VIDA hopes to provide the gift of literacy to the makers they work with. Please share my VIDA link with family, friends and associates.
Thank you, Sherry
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KEYSTOCK 2016 April 2
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More Pics from last few years Keystock in upcoming issues. (L) Liza Jane Catana with the Doerfels ( R) Howard Livingston & The Mile Marker 24 Band
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For more information or if interested in donating or becoming a Sponsor, contact
[email protected] or call Mary at Lazy Lakes RV Resort at 305-745-1079.
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Check out their great coupons & look for their weekly section about Food/Healthy Living from Date & Thyme Charlie Wilson
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Demolition at Summerland Key to make way for new Mote Complex Hit LINK19
Plus Jason Wolf :
Protect Our Reefs Program Manager
Florida Keys Community Officer
305-393-6022 sends us additional info. on "Demolition making way for MOTES's New Lab in The Keys" hit
LINK25 ; and "Otters & Their Waters"
LINK26 ; & LINK27 Special Lecture Series from Dr. Andrea Tarnecki
and of course Florida Keys Ocean Festival April 2 10-6P
Above artist rendering of new Complex being built on Summerland Key
MOTE Scientists Identifies First US Black Groper Spawning Site ; Hit LINK24 |
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LINK22 about Otters; and Greenhouse Gas can Escape the Deep Ocean in a Surprising Way Hit
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.
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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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Paul Gildea sends regards and tells us : On Monday the 21st of March we will be having an opening at the gallery on Southard. We'll be featuring a Canadian artist, Jean Pederson, who is listed in Canada's Who's Who and has won the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal. Jean will be on hand to greet guests and answer any questions about her work. She is also going to be the artist in residence at The Studios of Key West for the next month.
We will also be showing other local, national, and international artists doing work in oils, acrylics, watercolor, photos, and sculpture.
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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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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. Douglas Fowler.
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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 : [email protected] 786-510-3921
305-294-2587
Click
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for their Calendar of Events; and upcoming Luncheons and Biz After Hours. Next Luncheon & General membership Meeting 3/24 with Guest Speaker State Rep. Holly Raschein. Next Business After Hours
3/22 is at Kai & Sons 807 Peacock . Chamber of Commerce "A Tiger in the Woods" Golf Tournament" 4/24 For Amateurs, Professionals, & Fun Lovers at KW Golf Club. Call or visit website.
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WWW.KWBGONLINE.ORG
305-294-4603
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Click Green link above for complete event schedule and other Info.
Next Mixer ...Next Luncheon April 13 Beachside Marriott Noon. Next Mixer April 13 Venue TBA.
Q Magazine from Neil Chamberlain
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April 6 5-7P
THE GREEN PINEAPPLE WELLNESS CENTER (1130 Duval St.) INVITES YOU TO GIRLS NIGHT OUT
APRIL 6TH, 5-7 PM
PRESENTED BY ANAHARA SPA & Owner TRACY McCLELLAN.
Followed by a reception hosted by DATE & THYME
Mary Lou Hoover sends regards and tells us That April's Girls Night Out is just around the corner. It will be an exceptional night because of its amazing hosts!!
Wednesday, April 6th - Girls Night Out will be hosted by The Green Pineapple with featured new business ANAHARA Spa, owned by GNO gal, Tracy McClellan. Tracy will be giving you a rundown of what the spa is all about and what wonderful services they have to offer your for your physical and mental well-being. There will also be shopping at the The Green Pineapple, culinary delights by Date & Thyme and $5 wine specials. The proceeds will go to benefit Take Stock in Children - Admission is $5 and there will be a raffle with wonderful prizes.
RSVPs to:
Scott Pridgen Executive Dir.
The April 18th 'Taste of Key West 2016', to benefit AIDS Help, is seeking volunteers for a variety of positions, according to Executive Director Scott Pridgen.
"Staging 'Taste of Key West' would be unthinkable without our corps of volunteers, who man sales and information booths, direct a seamless flow of hungry, thirsty patrons and even drop by food booths to see if they need anything," says Pridgen. "In a town where second jobs are common and free time precious, the greatest gift you can offer AIDS Help is your valuable time."
Duties from that Monday morning's set-up to post-event breakdown and everything in-between are available, adds Terry Paulson, Volunteer Coordinator for the Agency, and inquiries should be directed to him at 305.296.6196, or via e-mail: [email protected]
Other positions include:
Row Monitors Restaurant Servers Wine Pourers Volunteer Check-In ID Check Beer Truck Assistance Ticket Sellers
Volunteers receive a dated tee-shirt commemorating this year's event.
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PICNIC UNDER THE STARS PART 2 FROM KWAHS : these last 4 are from Todd Feit on the KWAHS Board, Great Photographer, Retail Store Owner (Key Accents) & Social Media Guru; with https://www.facebook.com/ConchTasticKeywest
Setting a New Record for most Appearance in 1 Issue : Tanira
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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 [email protected]
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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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Lemonade Stand Annual
Small
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Show Opened last week. Next Week a few pics of the Works...Awesome Show ( Must See)
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Hit
LINK5 for their NEW SPRING 2016 E-Newsletter ; Great Reading that will be so beneficial to your Health
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The City of Key West will be hosting a very special visiting vessel next week as the Polynesian Voyaging Society's (PVS) voyaging canoe, The Hokule'a stops on its world travels at Mallory Dock. The vessel will arrive Tuesday and stay until Thursday. The canoe, along with its sister vessel, the Hikianalia, are traveling over 60,000 nautical miles around the earth with a message of sustainability. "We are sailing like our ancestors have for a thousand years-using wayfinding," the Society writes on their website that tracks the journey. "On board, there is no compass, sextant, or cellphone, watch, or GPS for direction. In wayfinding, the sun, moon, and stars are a map that surrounds the navigators. When clouds and storms make it impossible to see that map, wave patterns, currents, and animal behavior give a navigator directional clues to find tiny islands in the vast ocean."
"Our voyaging canoe strives to be a model of island sustainability and the importance of all types of knowledge and learning," says Maya Saffery of the PVS. We seek to share 'Island Wisdom, Ocean Connections, Global Lessons' both in Hawaiʻi and around Island Earth through our current Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage to care for Island Earth." Now on the Caribbean leg of its voyage, the vessel is en route to Cuba after its stay in Key West. Mayor Craig Cates said he is thrilled to welcome this unique vessel and the message its crew is spreading worldwide. "Everyone can be the navigator our earth needs," says the PVS. "Every person on earth can help navigate us to a healthy future where our Island Earth is safe and thriving again. Stories of hope and local solutions that blend indigenous wisdom with other best practices can be found all over the world. If we find and share those stories with each other, we can help chart a positive course for our planet." For more information on the voyage, visit
www.hokulea.com. The crew is checking in regularly, and there's a live tracking feature.
Chief Donie Lee, on behalf of the Love Fund, this week presented a formal "thank you" to the Westin Resort and Marina for its generosity to the Key West Police Department. Westin General Manager Diane Schmidt's continuous support for this important non-profit effort is unflagging.
For many years, the resort has hosted the Love Fund's biggest fundraiser of the year: the police officers' ball. Established in 2006, the Love Fund fills a special need and comes to the aid of any Department member when no other resources are available in times of extreme hardship. The KWPD Love Fund is a federally recognized charitable organization.
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WWW.MYFWC.COM Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission 888-404-3922.
Click
PYTHON to read many articles about the Invasive Python Situation
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Go to their Facebook site to find out about some amazing Programs for Businesses for a GREEN Certification. Here are just a few of this week's GREEN EVENTS more to follow below as well as the events are scattered through out this Blast under the Organization that Featured it's Section/Feature
March is Transportation Month!
We've got a lot of great things going on! Including our must-attend annual
Conch Cruiser Bike Contest on March 13
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Florida Keys Council of the Arts
"Fauna, Fiber, & Fruits" at the Gato Building 1110 Simonton St.
To see all of the Photos from some of the art at the Exhibition ; Click this issue
http://conta.cc/1TgquJz ; Of course ; after the reading The Keys Blast ; you can go to the Gato Building and see in person the Art from some of the Member Artists of the Florida Keys Council of the Arts
Click Below link for their extensive Calendar of Events of the Arts for all of the Keys
http://keysarts.mhsoftware.com/ Thank You Shannon Lynch for the Extensive Arts Calendar of Events.
Ganine Giorgione Derleth sent us a few pics of the Council's Membership Party in Marathon
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Rise and Settle
"Whatever thoughts and emotions arise in meditation, allow them to rise and settle, like the waves in the ocean. Whatever you find yourself thinking, let that thought rise and settle, without any constraint. Don't grasp at it, feed it, or indulge it, don't cling to it, and don't try to solidify it. Neither follow thoughts nor invite them; be like the ocean looking at its own waves, or the sky gazing down on the clouds that pass across it.
You will soon find that thoughts are like the wind; they come and go. The secret is not to "think" about the thoughts but to allow them to flow through your mind, while keeping your mind free of afterthoughts." - Rigpa Quote of the Day
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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 NEW March 2016 "Keys Traveler" : Hit this LINK ;
Go to their website to sign
up for their Keys Traveler to receive it via E-Mail.
Click
PHOTO LINK
for the TDC's Amazing Photo Galleries.
A few of the Features in the March "Keys Traveler" : Outdoor Fest to Spotlight Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges, Blue Angels to star in the Southernmost Air Spectacular, & Fla. Keys Ocean Festival.
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Becky Herrin, Sheriff Ramsay, and the MCSO send regards and sent this out to share Thanks as usual for keeping the Readers in the Loop; and of course my personal thanks for the AMAZING job you do.
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The Bomb Squad visited with Mrs. McKenzie's robotics class at Sugarloaf School. In the photo, Lt. Mike DiGiovanni shows kids in the class the bomb robot and how it works.
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Lower Keys Community Choir and Keys Chamber Orchestra invite you to attend their annual Easter concerts on Monday, March 14, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at Big Pine Methodist Church, Big Pine Key; Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at San Pablo Catholic Church, Marathon, Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at Venture Out Pavilion, Cudjoe Key, and Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at Key West United Methodist Church, Key West. There is no admission cost to attend, but a free-will offering will be taken to cover expenses.
The featured work will be "A Living Hope - Celebrating the Risen Christ" - written by Tom Fettke & Thomas Grassi. It uses nineteenth-century American hymnody, Shaker melodies and spirituals to tell the Easter story and its message of hope. Music students from Bahama Village and Boys/Girls Club music programs and Island Guitar will also perform at the Key West Concert on March 20.
The choir and orchestra are comprised of over 60 local volunteers who live from Marathon to Key West. They represent over a dozen churches in the area, and have been offering Christmas and Easter concerts in the Lower Keys for over 25 years. They are directed by Wayne Hulting, and the accompanist is Susan McCaffrey. Questions - please call Wayne Hulting, Director - 305-872-5793
Mary Foster sends regards and tells us : of the Keys Chamber Orchestra at rehearsal today at the Senior Center in Big Pine. Left to right, front row: Karen Neely, flute; Inga Wright, cello; Mary Foster, viola; Kay Janecka, violin; Wayne Hulting, conductor. Back row: Bubba Low Notes, bass; Jim Fogle, piano; Marvin Perry, clarinet; Chris Gaskill, viola; Hunter Oropeza, violin; Nancy Davis, violin; Marci Rose, violin; Marianne Shepperd, bassoon.
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Some of the Features : New Non Native Fish Documented (Regal Damselfish) in Gulf of Mexico, Importance of Mangrove & Seagrass Habitats, New SAC Members Approved, News Makers, & Upcoming Events
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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. [email protected]. 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 is all over town ; as well as FKCC.
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The Florida Keys Watercolor Society kicked off their 34th Annual Judged Exhibition in the
gallery of the Marathon Community Theatre on Sunday March 6th, with over 125 guests enjoying an evening of ART - MUSIC - RAFFLE AND AWARD CEREMONY.
The winning artists are photographed below:
.From Left to,Right......
Julie Joyce - Rehbock ~ Second Honorable Mention for "Daisies of Mine" Joanna Dole ~ First Honorable Mention for "Dock Space"
Jane Sebolt ~ Rainbow Award (for Best use of Color) for "Pomegranets" Sandy Mezinis ~ First Prize for "Martha's Child"
Betty Rondeau ~ Third Prize for "Sandpiper"
Nancy Murphree Davis ~ Second Proze for "In the Wrack"
Amarylis Rios ~ Fandango Award (most Livley and Exciting) for "Oyeme Cachita" Mary Ringemann ~ Third Honorable Mention for "Slow Day at the Marina" Brenda Ann Dolhanczyk ~ Caribbean Award ( The Most Tropical ) for "Captain Tony's"
The exhibition can be viewed in the Gallery of the Marathon Community Theatre MM 49.5 ocean (behind Plaza Grill) before the curtain and during intermissions of MCT's Musical "A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum" or each Thursday ~ Friday and Saturday from 11-4 thru April 9th.Paintings are for sale with 20% going to MCT as a gesture of "Artists Helping the Arts".
MARCH & APRIL SCHEDULES Please go to their Website and Facebook locations to find out much additional info. on the events ; Eden and Bill have posted their complete April Schedule ; and of course will keep you up to date with additions and changes.
March 23th -
Regional Wine & Food Tasting - Wine Education Event, Wednesday, March 30th - Regional Wine & Food Tasting - Wine Education Event,
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Please check out above Mystics and Maestros Thur. March 24 event; where some of the proceeds go to United Way
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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/ ;
Tutu Relay for CARE Camp 6/11/16 8am. 4th annual 10K tutu relay. Starts and ends at Salute!
http://www.themeruns.com/tutu-relay/ Editors Note : Since writing this a few weeks ago; Beth may have added a few Runs/Walks and will find out more for next week.
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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. Just announced ; starting Wed. 3/2 at FKCC The Key West College Community Farmers Market at the entrace to FKCC 9:30-1:30. Also call Jason for Details and vendor Space.
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American Cancer Society and The Lower Keys Relay for Life Invite all Cancer Survivors and Care Givers to a PRE Relay For Life (event is 4/16) on Sunday March 6 3-6PM at Two Friends Patio Restaurant 512 Front St. For additional Info Alaina Wortsman at 305-292-2333 X4906 ( Keys Relay for Life Head Person). You DO NOT NEED TO BE A Relay for Life Team Member or even participated in any Relay for Life event. It's a great opportunity to hang with others that have a similar experiences ; as well as learn about the Main event this Year : The Lower Keys Relay For Life at HOB April 16 10a-11pm
RELAY FOR LIFE APRIL 16 10A-11P
For more info on this year's Relay for Life Contact Alana Wortsman at 305-292-2333X4906 [email protected]
Here are the times and dates for the other Two :
Upper Keys at Plantation Key School Sat 4/23 Noon-10p
Middle Keys at Marathon Community Parks Ampertheatre Fri. 4/1-Sat. 4/2 7P-8A
Lower Keys at HOB 4/16 10a-11p. Info for all 3 Above.
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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,
Please mark your calendars for the entire season of Artisan Markets. Dates have been set for Sundays every three weeks in season.
April 3 Ocean Awareness, April 24 Conch Republic "Brew Days"
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Rob O'Neal, Islands in the (Gulf) Stream: A photography exhibit of Key West & Cuba ;
December 11, 2015 - April 19, 2016. PLUS "Bars , Brews & Blues" Exhibition on their main floor is exciting and I went to Cori's Behind the Scenes at the Museum" and it was explained and is clearly evident from viewing the Exhibition is way more then " The Culture of Drinking" but featured : the Era of Prohibition ( where Key West went toward being a WET environment), The Music, The Naval members that made KW Lively, The Bars, The Prostitution, The Gay Life that was left alone to do their thing, and much more...
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Calling all creators, builders and assemblers-are you a geek engineer or creative genius who likes to tinker with wheels, old bikes, gears and pulleys, nuts and bolts? Do you like costumes and love to make a spectacle of yourself parading down Duval Street in the company of others of like mind? If this sounds like you, sign up now to participate in the inaugural Key West Art & Historical Society Papio Kinetic Sculpture Parade, set for May 13-15, 2016.
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NEW TENNESSEE WILLIAMS EXHIBIT OPENED AT CUSTOM HOUSE last week. Key West Art & Historical Society welcomed the public to the opening of its new Tennessee Williams gallery, a permanent installation on the 2
nd floor of the Custom House Museum. While most known as one of the 20
th century's most significant playwrights for works that include "A Streetcar Named Desire," "The Glass Menagerie," and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," Williams also took up oil painting as a form of relaxation while living in Key West.The new gallery will feature several of his paintings on permanent loan from philanthropist David Wolkowsky, one of Williams' closest personal friends; featured here is a portrait of Wolkowsky entitled "L'inconnu C'est les Yeux." "Several of the paintings have allusions to his writings, including illustrating characters from his plays, short stories and poems," says Society Curator Cori Convertito, PhD. The opening coincided with the Tennessee Williams Festival and The Society's Lunchtime Curator Session on Wednesday, March 16 featuring Tennessee Williams Key West Exhibit Curator Dennis Beaver, who explored Williams' lasting impact on Key West and led guests on a VIP tour of the gallery after his talk. For more information call Cori Convertito at 295.6616 x 112 or visit
WWW.KWAHS.ORG.
Your Museums. Your Community. It Takes an Island. NEXT WEEK WE'LL HAVE A FEW PICS FROM THE GRAND OPENING.
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Key West Art & Historical Society presents prominent artist Roberta Marks at the Custom House Museum from April 8 until June 7 in "Roberta Marks: a Retrospective," a cohesive exhibition of nearly thirty years of her mixed media work.
Marks, whose work has won many awards and is widely collected and featured at numerous museums and galleries throughout the country, creates mixed media pieces via photographs, paintings, collages and constructions that investigate the mystery of being.
Her constructions, fabricated using found, bought or gifted objects and materials, are portrayed as stage sets, representing the artist's existence and personal landscape.
The exhibit will open on Friday, April 8 from 6:00-7:30, with special member VIP entry at 5:30 pm. "Roberta Marks: a Retrospective" is sponsored in part
by the Helmerich Trust. For more information call Curator Cori Convertito, PhD. at 295.6616 x 112 or visit
WWW.KWAHS.ORG
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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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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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New Visitors Guides at the Lower Keys Chamber
The Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce has received its much-anticipated new Visitors Guides, which promote the area from the Seven Mile Bridge through Stock Island. The Guides, which are both beautiful and informative, drive potential customers to Chamber member businesses by giving them contact information in the alphabetical and the category sections. The Chamber mails thousands of these guides every year to visitors who request them via phone, email and chats through the TDC's site.
The Visitors Guide is available on the Lower Keys Chamber's website: www.lowerkeyschamber.com, as well as being accessible on mobile devices. It provides a comprehensive overview of the many natural attractions in the Lower Keys to entice visitors to spend some time relaxing and enjoying all there is to do here. The information contained in the Guide also addresses the many ecological concerns we have here, advising tourists not to feed the Key Deer, asking that they refrain from littering and advising them of the delicate ocean environment that surrounds us.
Anyone is welcome to pick up a new Visitors Guide at the Lower Keys Chamber & Visitors Center at 31020 Overseas Hwy in Big Pine Key, M-F 9am - 5pm or Sat., 9am- 3pm.
ALSO
Lower Keys Chamber Business Social at Artists in Paradise
Thursday, March 24 5:30 - 7pm in Key Deer Plaza, Big Pine Key
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Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System
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Sign up for the E-Newsletters from the New "Books on Books" at TSKW ; Click LINK5 ; Inc. Upcoming Author Events with : Hy Conrad, Raymond Jungles, Stewart Woods, Frank DeFord, Ridley Pearson, & Jack Smith.
PLUS Latest E-Newsletter "News & Updates" Click
LINK1B ; Some of the Features : Welcoming Artists Applications & Applications for Residency, WLRN Broadcasts from TSKW 3rd Floor, Children's Poetry Contest, gala Photos and Golden Mango Awards
Click this LINK7 for their Latest E-Newsletter giving lots of Info on Events and Classes;
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A FEW WEEKS AGO THEIR PERFORMANCE WAS BRILLIANT; THANKS VERY MUCH; The last 10 minutes as the musicians and Maestro Alfonso worked at a 110 MPH Pace : My eyes kept getting wider; my mind expanded and my whole body was filled with moving inspiration.
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The South Florida Symphony returns to Key West Tennessee Williams Theatre on Saturday, April 2 with "Spring Is In the Air"
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In addition, Schumann's Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in A Minor features Carter Brey, renowned cellist. Brahms Symphony No. 4 in E Minor rounds out the program. Photos of Maestra Sebrina Alfonso, Martha Graham Dance Company dancing in Appalachian Spring and Carter Brey.
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The South Florida Symphony returns to Key West Tennessee Williams Theater on Saturday, April 2 with "Spring Is In The Air" headlining Copland's magnificent Appalachian Spring Suite. Three principal dancers from the critically acclaimed Martha Graham Dance Company enhance the Symphony with vignettes from Graham's Appalachian Spring Ballet; actress Beth Holland narrates letters from Graham to Copland. Cellist Carter Brey delivers Schumann's Cello Concerto in A Minor. Brahms' Symphony No. 4 in E Minor completes the program. Photos: Dancers from Martha Graham Dance Company.
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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.
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
Facebook.com/TheBodyConcierge
Eric Elloie, The Body Concierge..Eric has some Major Quality events that they are scheduling early Summer; and The Keys Blast will certainly have info. on them..
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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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[email protected] Go on line for some entertaining Middle Keys Local Programming; to get involved in TV88 call Cliff at 305-587-9830.
Cliff sends regards to The Keys Blast readers and tell us : Florida Keys Television has started providing channels for businesses, organizations, and individuals throughout The Florida Keys. Those channels can be found by going to www.MarathonFlorida.com
The Key Colony Beach Fishing & Boating Club's
Clam Bake
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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.
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Raquel Crummitt
District Manager Florida,
JSA Promos and Print
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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: [email protected], 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. Upper Keys is Sat. 4/23 Plantation School Noon-10P, Middle Keys at Marathon Community Park's AmperTheatre 4/1 7p-4/2 8A.
 
THE BOTANIC GARDENS AT KONA KAI RESORT 97802 OS Hwy.
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