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Deadline: Monday, March 15, 5 PM
Calls for Writers and Visual Artists:
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 ▪ Thru March 26
Objects and Obsessions - Judith Zabar Exhibition
Opening Reception Wednesday, March 10, 5:30-8:30 PM
Cocco & Salem Imagine Art - 1111 Duval St, 292-0072, or www.coccoandsalem.com
 ▪ Friday, March 12
Eric Anfinson Exhibition Opening Reception, 6 PM
ART 612 - 612 Fleming St
Champagne Reception, 10 AM - 1 PM, March 13; show runs thru April 6
New art by renowned local artist.
 ▪ Friday, March 12 thru Monday, March 14
Jim Warren Exhibition
Wyland Gallery - 623 Duval St, www.wylandkeywest.com
Tropical and visionary works. View daily, or by appointment.
 ▪ Saturday, March 13
Judi Bradford Exhibition Opening Reception, 6-9 PM
SoDu Gallery - 1102 Duval St; sodugallery@gmail.com or 296-4400
Local author/artist displays her newest works on canvas.
 ▪ Sunday, March 14
Ebony and Ice - Marilyn Arnold Palley Collection Opening Reception, 4-6 PM
JANGEORGe Interior Design - 600 Frances St, 509-9242
A
unique collection of wearable, androgynous, totem sculptures intended
for tuxedos to t-shirts, designed in response to requests for smaller
art jewelry for men.
 ▪ Thru Sunday, March 14
Carol Sadowski, Nyla Witmore, Jane Washburn
& Joan Hodous Exhibition
Gingerbread Square Gallery - 1207 Duval St, 296-8900, or GingerbreadSquareGallery.com
"4 Women, 4 Styles - Key West, Provence, Venice."
 ▪ Thru Sunday, March 14
Seascapes by Walfrido
Wyland Galleries - 102 Duval; 292-4998, or www.wylandkeywest.com
International artist's romantic seascapes. Appearing daily and by appointment
 ▪ Monday, March 15 thru March 29
Master Glass Sculptor David Wight
Wyland Galleries - 623 Duval; 292-4998, or www.wylandkeywest.com
Appearing daily and by appointment
 ▪ Thru Monday, March 15
"Space Defined" - Debra Yates Exhibition, 9 AM - 5 PM Daily
The Studios of Key West, 600 White Street, 296-0458 or tskw.org
Local artist and designer Debra Yates has created a new series of mixed-media wall hangings and installation pieces.
 ▪ Thru March 24
Gabriella Fiabane Exhibition
Fleming Street Gallery - 830 Fleming St, flemingstreetgallery@gmail.com or 296-9000; www.flemingstreetgallery.com
 ▪ Thru April 1
FKCC Art Teachers & Students Exhibit
The Historic Gato Building - 1100 Simonton St, 1st Floor
info@keysarts.com, or www.keysarts.com
 ▪ Thru April 16
Sculpture Key West
West Martello Towers, Ft Zachary Taylor, Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, Vera Vasek - 295-3800 or info@sculpturekeywest.com; Celebrating 15 years of sculpture in Key West. www.sculpturekeywest.com
 ▪ Thru April 17
Rhoades Collection of Marvel Comic Book Art,
FKCC Library - 5901 College Rd
A
unique and rare collection of comic book art on loan from Shirrel
Rhoades, local film critic, writer, and former Executive Vice President
of Marvel Entertainment and Publisher of Marvel Comics.
 ▪ Thru April 17
FIRE/FOCUS
Lucky Street Gallery - 1130 Duval, 294-3973, or luckystreetgallery@gmail.com
Works
by Four Artists. Featuring Carol Munder (Photogravue) and Phyllis
Rose ( Floral Photography) on the Focus side with Cindy Wynn (steel furniture) and George Clark (raku ceramics) representing Fire.
 ▪ Ongoing
Marilyn Arnold Palley Art Collection
Harrison Gallery - 825 White St, 294-0609
Wearable Totemic Art jewelry
 ▪ Ongoing
Susan Rodgers Sculpture Exhibition
The Studios of Key West - 600 White St, www.tskw.org, 296-0458
New stunning sculpture installation in the Sculpture Garden.
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The Studios of Key West
600 White St; 296-0458, www.tskw.org
 ▪ Friday & Saturday, March 12 & 13
Introductory Encaustic Intensive with Kim Bernard, 9 AM - Noon
 ▪ Tuesday, March 16
Abstract Painting Seminar with Roberta Marks, 9 AM - Noon
Artist
Reception, Thursday, March 18, during Walk on White. Paintings by
participants will be included in a group show: "Works by Students of
Roberta Marks".
 ▪ Mondays
Watercolor Mondays: Inside and Out with Karen Beauprie, 1-4 PM
Open to all levels, bring your own supplies.
 ▪ Tuesdays
Painting Bootcamp with Rick Worth, 2 - 4:30 PM & 6 - 8:30 PM
Call for a space. Members $25 per session/$80 month (4 sessions paid in advance).
 ▪ Wednesdays
Still Life and Plein Air Painting with Jim Salem, 1-4 PM
Register for 1 or more sessions! Students bring their own materials and medium of choice.
 ▪ Friday, March 12
2nd Annual Plein Air Key West, 8 AM - 7:30 PM
Key West Art Center - 301 Front St, 294-1241, or www.keywestartcenter.com
Spend the day painting en plein air, then enjoy a champagne reception.
 ▪ Wednesday, March 17
Art Tastings at Guild Hall Gallery - 11 AM - Noon
614 Duval St, 296-6076; www.guildhallgallerykw.com
Ron Van Balen - The art of perspective
Reservations are suggested.
 ▪ Sundays
West African Drum Class, 1-2:30 PM
Shakti Yoga Studio 1011 Truman Ave
$10 per class and all levels are welcome. Drum rental is available through Bongo D, 942-6716. mail@reggaekeywest.com
 ▪ Thursdays
Creative Movement Classes for Little Ones, 5:30 - 6 PM
CoffeeMill Dance Studio - 916 Pohalski St, 296-9982.
Cricket Desmarais teaches this creative movement series for three year olds.
 ▪ Ongoing
Annamarie Giordano life drawing class
FKCC - 5901 College Rd
Pre-registration
recommended. Please call the instructor for details. $25 per class.
Cathy Torres 809-3250 or Annamaire Giordano 609-884-3474, or
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 ▪ Thursday, March 11 thru Saturday, March 13
Key West Contemporary Dance Company presents:
Love Letters: The Story of Napoleon & Josephine, 8 PM
San Carlos Institute - 516 Duval St, tickets: www.loveletters.eventbrite.com
Choreography by Kyla Piscopink, featuring: Denis Hyland, Mary Kay Lee, Carolyn Cooper, Kyla Piscopink, Kim Schroeder.
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▪ Friday, March 12
A Night in France, 6 PM
KW High School Auditorium- 2100 Flagler Ave, Valerie Palay - 293-1549 x54433
French Dinner followed by a silent auction and the movie "Coco before Chanel".
$20 adults/$10 students. Participating businesses include: Fausto's
Food Palace, Albertsons, Cole's Peace, Croissants de France, Banana
Cafe and Blackfin Bistro.
 ▪ Saturday, March 13
Hot Havana Nights, 7-11 PM
Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden - 5210 College Rd
A
night of dancing, mojitos, authentic Cuban food, original Cuban art,
live auction and more. This HOT benefit is always a sell-out so make
your reservations early. $120 VIP Seating and $100 General
Admission. 296-1504, or www.keywestbotanicalgarden.org
 ▪ Monday, March 15
Henry Woods Celebration
benefiting Henry Woods Leadership Scholarship Fund, 8 PM
Waterfront Playhouse - Mallory Square, 294-5015, www.waterfrontplayhouse.org
Members
of the Key West performing arts community present an evening of music,
dance, video and personal tributes. Reception in the sculpture garden
following.
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▪ Monday, March 15
Monday Classic Movie Series - "Diabolique" (1954), 7 PM
Tropic Cinema - 416 Eaton St; 295-9493, or www.tropiccinema.com
Starring: Simone Signoret, Vera Clouzot, Paul Merisse, Charles Vanel
Director: Henri-Georges Clouzot
▪ Tuesday, March 16
Key West Library Film Matinee, 3:30 PM
700 Fleming St; 292-3595, or www.keyslibraries.org
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At the Key West Library
700 Fleming St, www.keyslibraries.org, 292-3595
 ▪ Thursday, March 11
Cafe con Libros, 9:30 - 10:30 AM
neihouse-kris@monroecounty-fl.gov
 ▪ Thursday, March 11
Tom Hambright - WPA in Key West Presentation, 10 AM
Key West historian details the WPA projects that renewed the artistic climate of Key West in the 1930's.
 ▪ Friday, March 12
"Soul of a People" documentary, 5 PM
FKCC Library - 5901 College Rd, 292-3595
Speakers Pat Silcox and Sharron Farrell
 ▪ Saturday, March 13
Key West Writers Guild, 10 AM - Noon
Kelly's Caribbean Bar, 301 Whitehead St, Key West.
Molly Shallow, wshallow@keysdigital.com, or 296-9051
All newcomers welcome.
 ▪ Sunday, March 14
Literary Landmark dedication at the Hemingway House, 2 PM
Hemingway House - 907 Whitehead St, www.hemingwayhome.com
Guest speaker Les Standiford
 ▪ Monday, March 8
Friends of the Key West Library Lecture Series
Hallie Ephron & Roberta Isleib, 6 PM
The Studios of Key West - 600 White St; 296-0458, or www.tskw.org
2010 Lecture Series - Authors spill their secrets about plotting the perfect murder. FREE.
 ▪ Tuesday, March 16
Sarah McBride Book Signing, 2-5 PM
Cork & Stogie Wine and Cigar Shop - 1218 Duval St, 517-6419
"Come
With Me" book release. Collection of poetry crafted over a ten year
period, touching on all facets of human emotion. Featuring Live Music
By Brian Paul
Cigar and wine discounts with book purchase
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 ▪ Friday & Saturday, March 12 & 13
Annual House & Garden Tours, 10 AM - 4 PM
Old Island Restoration Foundation; 294-9501, or www.oirf.org
Tour five private homes and gardens in Key West.
 ▪ Thru June 1
Babar Comes to Key West
Custom House Museum - 281 Front St, 295-6616, or www.kwahs.com
Original
watercolors, collages, and sketches from galleries and private
collections celebrate the adventures of Babar and his friends, by
author and artist Laurent de Brunhoff.
 At the Truman Little White House
111 Front St, 294-9911, or www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.com
▪ Thru April 1
With Love, Harry
A
celebration of Bess Truman's 125th birthday, and a display of some of
the thousands of letters that were sent between Harry and Bess over 50
years.
 ▪ Ongoing at the Custom House Museum
281 Front St, 295-6616, or www.kwahs.com. Open 10 AM - 6 PM
Ongoing - J Seward Johnson - Man in the Street Sculptures,
Ongoing - The Best of Times, the Worst of Times - Key West in the early 20th Century
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 ▪ Thursday, March 11 Old Town New Folk Concert Series:
Cheryl Wheeler with Opening Act Kenny White, 8-10 PMThe Studios of Key West, 600 White St, 296-0458, www.tskw.org or keystix.com ▪ Sunday, March 14 "Alone Together for the First Time Again...Again!", 8-10 PMThe Studios of Key West, 600 White St, 296-0458, www.tskw.org or keystix.comIn this updated version of their highly successful cabaret show, this husband-and-wife team explores themes of Life, Love and Lunacy.  ▪ Sunday, March 14 Randy Roberts - "Not the Boy Next Door", 8 PMTennessee Williams Theatre, Key West; www.keystix.comRandy Roberts returns with a new show!  ▪ Sundays Libby York - Sunday Jazz Brunch, Noon - 2 PMCafe Sole - 1029 Southard St; 294-0230, www.libbyyork.com  ▪ Wednesdays Matthew Jampol Classical Guitar
Wine/Dinner & Concert, 7-9 PMLe Bistro - 816 Duval St; 304-1437, or www.dinnerconcert.net |
 ▪ Tuesdays thru Saturdays, thru March 19
The Full Monty, 8 PM
***Thursday, March 11 performance begins at 8:30 PM***
Waterfront Playhouse - Mallory Square,
www.waterfrontplayhouse.org. 294-5015
Directed by Danny Weathers, Music Direction by Michael Fauss, and featuring many of Key West's best loved performers.
 ▪ Wednesdays thru Saturdays thru March 27Shirley Valentine, 8 PMThe Red Barn Theatre - 314 Duval St, www.redbarntheatre.orgDirected
By Joy Hawkins - Joan O'Dowd returns to the Red Barn stage in this
funny and moving Tony Award winning play. From chips and eggs in
Shirley's proper English kitchen to wine and adventure on a beach in
Greece, you will love this smash-hit comedy!
 ▪ Saturdays
Brown Bag Lunch Improv Theatre, Noon-1 PM
Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden - 1 Free School Lane; 294-0015, or www.nancyforrester.com
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At The Artists in Paradise GalleryMM30 Big Pine, 872-1828, www.artistsinparadise.comOpen 10 AM Daily  ▪ Thursday, March 4 thru March 21 Window Showcase - Pete RosinAuction items leading up to the annual Pete Rosin Scholarship Auction on March 20▪ Saturday & Sunday, March 13 & 14 Florida Keys Art Guild Show, 10 AM - 5 PMMarathon Community Park - MM49In conjunction with the Seafood Festival. agrouper@msn.com ▪ Thru April 4Florida Keys Watercolor Society -
28th Annual Judged Show, 11 AM - 4 PMMarathon Community Theatre - MM49.5Presented
during the production of "Guys & Dolls". Viewing is daily from
11-4, before the curtain and during all intermission performances. This
year's raffle painting is "Paradise" by Terry Mulrooney. Raffle tickets
are available at the show for $1. As a gesture of "Artists Helping The
Arts", 20% of all sales will go back to the MCT. Call MCT at
305-743-0994 for more information about the exhibition or theatre
production. sddraig1@yahoo.com, or www.floridakeyswatercolorsociety.com ▪ Thru March 31Julie Joyce - Watercolors of Tuscany Exhibit Frank's Grill - 11400 OS Hwy Marathon, 731-3046 Collection of original watercolors painted on location in the hills of Tuscany.
▪ Thursday, March 11 Friends of the Marathon Library Books and Coffee Lecture Series, 1:30 - 3:30 PMSt. Columba Episcopal Church - 451 52nd St MarathonNotable local authors such as Tom Corcoran, Ben Harrison, Gail Swanson, Jo Lee Scarborogh and more.
▪ Wednesday, March 17
Keys Writers, 1-3 PM
Big Pine Library - 213 Key Deer Blvd
All levels of writers welcome. patricialabarbera@live.com
 ▪ Thursdays thru Saturdays thru April 3
"Guys and Dolls", 8 PM
Marathon Community Theatre - MM49.5
3 PM Matinee on Sunday, March 21.
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 ▪ Friday & Saturday, March 12 & 13
Florida Keys Quilters - 2010 Quilts in Paradise, 10 AM - 4:30 PM
San Pedro Church - MM89.5 - Plantation Key
Hundreds
of quilts on display, quilting demonstrations and a country craft
store. A delicious, homemade lunch is available at the
show. Admission is $7.
 ▪ March
Paradise Revisited - John David Hawver Exhibition, 10 AM
Rain Barrel - 86700 OS Hwy; 852-9958, or bluesbrush@bellsouth.net and www.johndavidhawver.com. Paintings, pastels & prints. Florida Seascapes & Landscapes.
 ▪ Ongoing
Feast for the Eyes The Palette and the Spirit - John David Hawver, 8 AM - 9 PM
John
David Hawver Gallery extension at Spanish Gardens Cafe - 80925 OS Hwy
Islamorada; Changing exhibitions of Hawver's Florida Seascapes and
Landscapes, and monthly meet the artist evenings.
 ▪ Wednesday, March 17
Purple Isles Art Guild Plein Air Painters, 10 AM - 2 PM
Bayside Grill - MM100; 453-2812
▪ Monday, March 15
Lunch Brunch Group, Noon
Hooked on Books - MM81.9 Oceanside; 517-2602
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Florida Keys Council of the Arts has been designated by the Board of
County Commissioners as the Local Arts Agency (LAA) as provided by
Florida Statute 286.011. The Florida Keys Council of the Arts is
sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State,
Division of Cultural Affairs; the Florida Arts Council; the National
Endowment for the Arts; and private donations.
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