Keys Council of the Arts, Calendar October 16 – 22
Florida Keys Council of the Arts Cultural Calendar
Key West Happenings
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Thursday, October 16
Walk on White Gallery Walk, 6 PM
Exhibitions & receptions at galleries & shops along White St including Cindy Kulp New Works & Sally Binard at Harrison Gallery, Jack Houston, Island Inspirations at Stone Soup Gallery & hIPSO facto at the Coffee Mill Dance Studio on Pohalski Lane.
Thursday-Monday, October 16-20
Womankind BraZaar Exhibit, 8 AM to 5 PM
The Gato Building, Lobby, 1100 Simonton St. 295-4369. womankindkeywest.com
Hosted by Florida Keys Council of the Arts.
Saturday, October 18
Native Sons & Daughters: Andy Thurber, Wayne Garcia, Mike Marrero & Audra Paige Opening Reception, 5 PM
Gallery on Greene, 606 Greene St. 294-1669. galleryongreene.com
Sunday, October 19
Both Sides Now Exhibition: Lynn Bentley-Kemp, Ali Miranda, Lincoln Perry Reception Gala, 6 PM
Lucky Street Gallery, 540 Greene St. 619-5105. luckystreetgallery.com
Monday, October 20
Johnny White, Transformer Opening Reception, 6 PM
Lemonade Stand Gallery, 318 Petronia St. 434-227-9988. lettynowak.com
Mile Zero’s Johnny White, Lenticular Photos.
Call to Artists – Craft vendors needed: Grace Lutheran Arts & Crafts Festival: November 15.
Applications available at [email protected] or call 296-5161.
DANCE
Fridays
Salsa & Salsa Rueda Too, 7 PM
Paradise Health & Fitness Dance Studio, 1706 N. Roosevelt Blvd. 294-6348.
Sundays
Ballroom & Latin Dance Evening, 7 PM
Dance Factory, 906C Kennedy Dr. 304-8184. dancefactorykeywest.com
FESTIVALS & FUNDRAISERS
Thursday, October 17
COAST – Official, Unofficial Kickoff to Festival Week, 7 PM
6404 Front St., Stock Island. 617-418-9085. coastprojects.com
Featuring live music from local favorite’s The Skank, led by Cayman Smith-Martin & Jeff Clark.
Friday & Saturday, October 17 & 18
Goombay Street Festival, 6 PM & 10 AM
Key West’s Historic Bahama Village. bahamavillagegoombay.com
Street party showcasing island arts & crafts, music & food in the heart of Key West’s historic Bahama Village neighborhood.
Friday-Sunday, October 17-19
Haunting of Fort Zachary Taylor 13th Annual, 8 PM
The Friends of Fort Taylor, Truman Annex Naval Base at Truman Waterfront. hauntedkeywestfort.com
The Haunt takes place in the Barracks for the first time. Kids’ Day is Sunday at 5pm, includes magic show, candy & costume contest.
Friday-Sunday, October 17-26
Fantasy Fest 2014 Anime: Animated Dreams & Adventures
Various times & venues in Key West. fantasyfest.net
Celebrity Look-A-Like Contest, Street Fairs, Pet Masquerade, Children’s Day & Fantasy Parade.
Sunday, October 19
Zombieland & Zombie Bike Ride, 2 PM & 6 PM
Fort East Martello Tower, 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd. 294-7433. zombiebikeride.com
Featuring live music by Low Tribe, face & body painting & costumed bike ride begins 6 PM.
The Womankind BraZaar Fundraiser – Comedy Show & Decorated Bra Auction, 6:30 PM
Aqua Key West, 711 Duval St., Key West. 295-7676. keystix.com
Tuesday, October 21
Headdress Ball 32nd Annual: Animelistic Head Trip, 8 PM
Southernmost on the Beach, 508 South St. 295-7676. keystix.com
Daily thru October
ReMARCable Pumpkin Patch, 11 AM-7 PM
1401 Seminary St. 294-9526. marchouse.org
All money raised benefits the Monroe Association for ReMARCable Citizens.
FILM
Friday, October 17
New! Key West Outdoor Movies – Free, 8 PM
Bayview Park, Corner of Jose Marti & Truman Ave. keywestoutdoormovies.com
The newest Key West Outdoor Movies Series shown on a blow up screen & top of the line 3D projector. All films G & PG
MUSEUMS, HISTORY & NATURE
Saturday, October 18
Plant Sale at the Key West Botanical Garden, 10 AM
Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, 5210 College Rd. 296-1504. kwbgs.org
Choose from over 150 species of butterfly & bird attracting plants
MUSIC
Fridays, October 18
Randy Roberts Live!, 9 PM
La Te Da, Crystal Room Cabaret, 1125 Duval St. randyroberts.net
Randy’s legendary impersonation of Bette Midler, Cher & closes with his mini-lounge act.
Sunday, October 19
Zombie Beach Bash & Love Lane Gang at Salute on the Beach, 5:30 PM
1000 Atlantic Blvd. In participation with the Zombie Bike Ride.
Wednesdays-Sundays
In the Cabaret & Jazz in the Gardens, 5 PM
The Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St. 294-2661. gardenshotel.com
Nightly
Jazz at Tavern N’ Town, 5 PM
Marriot Beachside, 3841 N. Roosevelt Blvd. 296-8100.
Local entertainers include: Thursday & Tuesday-Carmen Rodriguez, Friday & Wednesday-Mike Emerson, Saturday-Bobby Nesbitt, Sunday-Rob DiStasi, Monday-Michael Thomas.
THEATER
Saturday-Wednesday, October 18-22
Key West Burlesque – Adventures in Burlesque Land, 8 PM
Waterfront Playhouse, 310 Wall St. keywestburlesque.com
Key West Story Slams – Theme: Only in Key West, 8 PM
Little Room Jazz Club, 821 Duval St. 302-540-6102. keyweststoryslams.com
Middle Keys Happenings
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Art Classes in Marathon: Pottery, Clay, Glass, Painting, Sculpture, Cake Decorating & more
The Art Studio, 12535 Overseas Hwy, Marathon. 289-9013. keysartstudio.com
DANCE
Dance Lessons: Ballroom & Latin – Marathon
Theo & Ganine’s Dance Center, 5800 Overseas Hwy, Marathon. 766-3428. keysdancecenter.com
American & International styles, wedding dance, swing, salsa. Beginner’s welcome, no partner required.
MUSEUMS, HISTORY & NATURE
Thursday, October 16
Lower Keys Green Drinks – GLEE, 5:30 PM
The Wharf Bar & Grill, MM 25.5. 812-592-1279. keysglee.com
THEATER
Marathon Community Theater Fundraiser: Comedies & Tragedies, 8 PM
5101 Overseas Hwy. 743-0408. marathontheater.org
Variety Show & dinner.
Upper Keys Happenings
ARTIST RECEPTIONS / EXHIBITS
Thursday, October 16
Morada Way Arts & Cultural District: Walkabout, 6 PM
MM 81. 5, Islamorada. 664-9100. moradaway.org
Galleries include: Redbone Gallery, Gallery Morada, Pasta Pantaleo Signature Gallery, Morada Way Clay & Michelle Nicole Lowe Gallery.
Mondays-Fridays, 9 AM to 5 PM
George Rodez Exhibition
Ocean Sotheby’s Int’l. Realty, Islamorada, MM 81.8. 712-8888. OceanSir.com
New collection of original paintings & limited edition giclée reproductions.
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Friday, October 17
Isla Improv Workshops – Adult Program, 10 AM & 7 PM
Morada Way Arts & Cultural District, 151 Morada Way, Islamorada. 923-8097. moradaway.org
Monthly, every third Friday.
Friday, October 17
Isla Improv Workshops – School & Youth Program, 1 PM & 4 PM
Morada Way Arts & Cultural District, Island Christian School, 83400 Overseas Hwy. Islamorada. 923-8097. moradaway.org
4 PM workshop held at Florida Keys Children’s Shelter, 73 High Point Rd., Tavernier. Monthly, every third Friday.
LECTURES
Tuesday, October 21
Hurricane Impacts & Hazard Reduction Presentation by Dr. Leatherman, 6 PM
Keys History & Discovery Center, Islander Resort, Islamorada. MM 82, 922-2237. keysdiscovery.com
Talk is in conjunction with The Great Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 Exhibit.
LITERARY
Monday, October 20
Hooked on Books – Lunch Bunch Group, 12 PM
Islamorada, MM 81.9. 517-2602.
THEATER
Thursday, Friday & Saturday, October 16, 17 & 18
The Key Players – Three One Act Plays, 8 PM
Murray E. Nelson Government & Cultural Center, Key Largo, MM 102. 453-0997. thekeyplayers.org
Three Tables: Love, life & relationships, The Bathroom Door: So many in line, but only one throne, A Mad Breakfast: A hilarious time when a boarding house becomes an insane asylum.
ONGOING
ARTIST EXHIBITS
-Ronny Bailey, Visions of Key West Exhibition, Daily, 9:30 AM, The Custom House Museum, 281 Front St. 295-6616. kwahs.org
-Gabrielle Wilson Exhibition, Daily, 10 AM, Artists in Paradise Gallery, Winn-Dixie Shopping Plaza, 872-1828. artistsinparadise.com
-October’s Whimsy Exhibition, Daily, 10 AM, Artists in Paradise Gallery, Winn-Dixie Shopping Plaza, 872-1828.
-Subaqueous Visage Exhibit, 9 AM to 5:30 PM, Lobster Trap Art Gift Shop & Gallery,MM 82.2. 664-0001. lobstertrapart.com
-Suzie DePoo, The Art of Hand Printing Exhibit, Daily, 10 AM, The Custom House Museum, 281 Front St. 295-6616. kwahs.org
-The Great Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 Photography Exhibit, THURSDAYs-SUNDAYs, 10 AM, Keys History & Discovery Center, Islander Resort, Islamorada, MM 82. 922-2237. keysdiscovery.com
-Florida Keys or Bust! A History of Tourism Exhibit & Will Fernandez, Whims Exhibit, DAILY, 9:30 AM, The Custom House Museum, 281 Front St. 295-6616. kwahs.org
-Black, White & Read Exhibit, Daily, 9 AM-5 PM, Arts Council, The Gato Building, 1100 Simonton St. 305-295-4369. keysarts.com
-Tennessee Williams Key West Exhibit, Daily, 10 AM, 513 Truman Ave, behind the KW Visitor Center, 294-3121. twkw.org
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
-Marathon Community Theater – Dance Classes, 5101 Overseas Hwy. 743-0408. marathontheater.org
-Coffee Mill Dance & Yoga Studio Classes, 916 Polhaski Lane. 296-9982. coffeemilldance.com
-The Dance Factory, 906 Kennedy Dr. 296-5015: Ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop & creative movement for children & adults.
-Daina @ The Dance Factory, 906 Kennedy Dr. 304-8184: Ballroom, Latin, Argentine Tango, Big Band Dances, Two-Step, West Coast Swing & Wedding Dance Classes. dancefactorykeywest.com
-Marathon Community Theater – Dance Classes, 5101 Overseas Hwy. 743-0408. marathontheater.org
-Knitting/Needlework Group, SATURDAYs, 3:30 PM, Key West Library, 700 Fleming St. 292-3595. keyslibraries.org
-Modern Finger-style Guitar Lessons – Islamorada, Daily, Dave Feder, 394-2765. [email protected]
-Morada Way Clay, Daily, 140 Morada Way, Islamorada. 900-9023. moradawayclay.com
-The Art Studio, Daily, 10 AM, 12535 Overseas Hwy, Marathon. 289-9013. keysartstudio.com
-The Music Room – Private Piano, Woodwind & Guitar Lessons. Robin Kaplan, 294-7382. keywestharpist.com
-Violin/Viola/Cello Classes in Key West. Key West Violin Studio, Paul Dagle, 879-0560. keywestviolinstudio.com
KIDS CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
-Bahama Village Music Program, (ages 6+), 727 Fort St., 292-9628. bvmpkw.org
-Music Together in the Keys – Mixed Age (newborns-4 years old) & Big Kids Classes (ages 5-7), St. Paul’s Church (Rectory), Bahama Ln. 797-1999. musictogehterinthekeys.com