Florida Keys Council of the Arts Cultural Calendar Friday, November 14 thru Wednesday, November 19

 
 

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ARTS COUNCIL

Key West Happenings

ARTISTS RECEPTIONS / EXHIBITIONS

Friday

Key West Art Center Membership Meeting and Artist’s Critique, 3:30 PM

301 Front St. 294-1241. keywestartcenter.com

Artists’ critique with Maggie Ruley and Andy Thurber. All artists welcome.

 

CALL TO ARTISTS

Key West Chalk Fest 3rd Annual

November 19-23. Local and visiting artists will use the Truman Waterfront Seawall promenade as their canvas for intricate and colorful chalk art creations. Adult and student categories. Submission form available online at artinpublicplaceskw.com

CLASSES and WORKSHOPS

Wednesdays

Ukelele Workshop Free!, 7:30 PM

The Greatful Guitar, 1075 Duval St. (Duval Square) 304-563-6413. thegreatfulguitar.com

Workshops are open to players of all levels. All ages welcome.

 

DANCE

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Adult Modern Dance, 10:30 AM

CoffeeMill Dance Studio, 916 Pohalski Ln. coffeemilldance.com

6 week program led by Cricket Desmarais.

 

FESTIVALS and FUNDRAISERS

Saturday

Grace Lutheran Arts and Craft Fair, 9 AM

2713 Flagler Ave. Silent Auction, craft vendors, concession, Spaghetti dinner, parking available.

 

Saturday

Men in Paradise 5th Annual Fashion Show, 11:30 AM

Marriott Beachside Resort, 3841 N. Roosevelt Blvd. samuelshouse.org

Benefiting Samuel’s House. See website for tickets.

 

Thru Sunday

Key West Film Festival 2014

San Carlos Institute and Tropic Cinema. kwfilmfest.com

Annual celebration of film and filmmakers with featured screenings and special events hosted at landmark venues throughout Key West. Screenings and panels include interactive Q+A sessions with cast and crew, showcase session with Marisa Tomei on Saturday.

 

FILM

Saturday

Swingers Anonymous by Jonathan Woods, 9 PM

San Carlos Theater, 516 Duval St. kwfilmfest.com/2014-kwff-event-schedule/

Premiering at the 2014 Key West Film Festival: The noir crime film shot in scintillating black and white in Miami and Homestead. Director Quincy Perkins.

 

Saturday and Sunday

Young Actors Camp (18 and under), 10 AM

Key West Film Festival, Eaton Street Theater, 512 Eaton St. kwfilmfest.com

Focused on teaching and developing the next generation of passionate film lovers. In participation with the Key West Film Festival.

 

MUSEUMS, HISTORY and NATURE

Saturday

Saturday Educational Series: Mysterious Manatees (ages 5-10), 10 AM

Eco Discovery Center, 35 East Quay Rd, Truman Waterfront. 809-4750. floridakeys.noaa.gov

 

Saturday

Key West Art and Historical Society – Heritage Program: Islands of History, 7 AM

Dry Tortugas National Park, Yankee Freedom, 100 Grinnell St. 294-7009. kwahs.org

Explore Fort Jefferson with local experts to discuss the park’s flora and fauna, birdlife and maritime history.

 

Saturday

Plant Sale, 10 AM

Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden, 5210 College Rd. 296-1504. kwbgs.org

 

MUSIC

Friday

Pipe Dreams, The Music of Old Stone Concert, 7 PM

Key West United Methodist Church, corner of Eaton and Simonton St. 849-1474. [email protected]

Fundraiser for organ improvements: organist Jim Cutty, Chancel Choir and soloists, Donna DeForrest on flute and Will Johnson on piano.

 

Friday

Sister Hazel, 9 PM

San Carlos Institute, 516 Duval St. kwfilmfest.com

Presented by the Key West Film Festival. Opening act: Lewis Brice

 

Sundays

Love Lane Gang, 5:30 PM

Salute On the Beach, 1000 Atlantic Blvd. 292-1117.

 

Monday – the Retro’s, 9:30 PM

Tuesday – Michelle Dravis Band w/Bubba and Skippo, 9 PM

Virgilio’s, 524 Duval St. 296-8118.

 

THEATER

Sunday

Key West Story Slams – Theme: Bad Date, 8 PM

Little Room Jazz Club, 821 Duval St. 302-540-6102. keyweststoryslams.com

Signup is 7:50 pm, Stories must be true, have happened to you and must stick to the theme. Cash prizes for best stories.

 

Tuesday-Saturday

Red Barn Theatre – Poetry of Hearts, 8 PM

319 Duval St. Rear. 296-9911. redbarntheatre.com

An aging British poet living in America decides it’s time for him to go home to Britain and hang up his pen. World premiere.

 

Middle Keys Happenings

ARTISTS RECEPTIONS / EXHIBITIONS

Daily

Artist in Paradise Gallery – Featured Artist of the Month: VeEtta Baldwin, 10 AM

Winn Dixie Shopping Plaza, Big Pine Key, MM 30. 872-1828. artistsinparadise.com

 

CLASSES and WORKSHOPS

Art Classes in Marathon: Pottery, Clay, Glass, Painting, Sculpture, Cake Decorating and more

The Art Studio 12535 Overseas Hwy, Marathon289-9013. keysartstudio.com

 

LITERARY

Wednesday

Keys Writers Meeting, 1 PM

Big Pine Library, 213 Key Deer Blvd. keyslibraries.org

 

MUSIC

Sundays

Keys Chamber Orchestra Rehearsal, 2 PM

Dallas McDonald Senior Center, 380 Key Deer Blvd, Big Pine Key. 304-7544.

 

THEATER

Thursday-Sunday

Marathon Community Theater – A Tuna Christmas, 8 PM

5101 Overseas Hwy., MM 49.5. 743-0994. marathontheater.org

Comedy.

 

Upper Keys Happenings

ARTISTS RECEPTIONS / EXHIBITIONS

Thursdays-Sundays

The Rails and The Road Photography Exhibit, 10 AM

Keys History and Discovery Center, MM 82, Islamorada. 922-2237. keysdiscovery.com

Featuring more than 150 black and white images of the Key West Extension of the Florida East Coast Railway and Overseas Highway.

 

Monday-Friday

George Rodez Exhibit, 9 AM to 5 PM

Ocean Sotheby’s Int’l. Realty, Islamorada, MM 81.8. 712-8888. OceanSir.com

 

Daily

Glenn and Nadine Lahti, Meet the Artists Exhibit, 9 AM to 6 PM

Lobster Trap Art Gift Shop and Gallery, Islamorada, MM 82.2. 664-0001. lobstertrapart.com

Original artwork set in hand-made frames constructed from naturally weathered custom crafted authentic lobster traps.

 

CLASSES and WORKSHOPS

Morada Way Clay – Islamorada’s Ceramic Arts Center

140 Morada Way, Islamorada. 900-9023. moradawayclay.com

Artists of all ages and abilities welcome: classes, workshops and private instruction. Visit website for schedule.

 

LITERARY

Monday

Hooked on Books – Lunch Bunch Group, 12 PM

Islamorada, MM 81. 9. 517-2602.

 

MUSEUMS, HISTORY and NATURE

Wednesday

Immerse Yourself! Series: Deconstructing Decompression and Unbending the Bends, 7 PM

The History of Diving Museum, MM 83, Islamorada. 664-9737. divingmuseum.org

 

MUSIC

Thursdays

Jam Session/Open Mic, 9 PM

oo-tray Restaurant, 80939 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada. 922-2027. keysice.com

Dave Feder and friends.

 

Saturdays

Dave Feder Jazz Trio, 9 PM

Salt Restaurant, 81600 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada. 922-2027. keysice.com

 

Saturday

Isla Improv Workshops – School and Youth Program, 9 AM and Odyssey of the Mind, 11:30 AM

Morada Way Arts and Cultural District, Island Christian School, 83400 Overseas Hwy. 923-8097. moradaway.org

Open youth workshop. Pre-registration required.

 

ONGOING

ARTIST EXHIBITS

-The Road Less Traveled, Members’ Show, Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM, FKCA, The Gato Building, 1100 Simonton St. 295-4369. keysarts.com

-Jodell Roberts Photographs, Seeds of Perception, SoDu Gallery, 1102B Duval St. 296-4400. sodugallery.com

-Frangipani Gallery Season Opening Group Show, Daily 10 AM, 1102A Duval St. 296-0440. frangipanigallery.com

-Dog Tired Studio and Gallery Grand Opening, 1011 Whitehead St. 802-989-5910.

James Barr-Nobles, B. Lucy Stevens, Polar Opposites Exhibit, Daily, 10 AM, Lucky Street Gallery, 540 Greene St. 294-3973. luckystreetgallery.com

-Native Sons and Daughters: Andy Thurber, Wayne Garcia, Mike Marrero and Audra Paige Exhibition, Daily, 10 AM, Gallery on Greene, 606 Greene St. 294-1669. galleryongreene.com

-Both Sides Now Exhibition: Lynn Bentley-Kemp, Ali Miranda, Lincoln Perry Exhibition, Daily, 11 AM, Lucky Street Gallery, 540 Greene St. 619-5105. luckystreetgallery.com

-Johnny White, Transformer Exhibition, 10 AM, Lemonade Stand Gallery, 318 Petronia St. 434-227-9988. lettynowak.com

– Houston, Island Inspirations Exhibitions, Stone Soup Gallery, Daily 10 AM, 802 White St. 296-2080. stonesoupgallery.com

-Ronny Bailey, Visions of Key West Exhibition, Daily, 9:30 AM, The Custom House Museum, 281 Front St. 295-6616. kwahs.org

-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 and Discovery Center, Islander Resort, Islamorada, MM 82. 922-2237. keysdiscovery.com

-Florida Keys or Bust! A History of Tourism Exhibit and Will Fernandez, Whims Exhibit, DAILY, 9:30 AM, The Custom House Museum, 281 Front St. 295-6616. kwahs.org

-Tennessee Williams Key West Exhibit, Daily, 10 AM, 513 Truman Ave, behind the KW Visitor Center, 294-3121. twkw.org 

CLASSES and WORKSHOPS

-Ballroom and Latin Classes– Marathon, Theo and Ganine’s Dance Center, 5800 Overseas Hwy, Marathon. 766-3428. keysdancecenter.com American and International styles, wedding dance, swing, salsa. Beginner’s welcome, no partner required.

-Salsa and Salsa Rueda Too, Fridays, 7 PM, Paradise Health and Fitness Dance Studio, 1706 N. Roosevelt Blvd. 294-6348.

-Ballroom and Latin Dance Evening, Sundays, 7 PM, Dance Factory, 906C Kennedy Dr. 304-8184. dancefactorykeywest.com

-Coffee Mill Dance and Yoga Studio Classes, 916 Polhaski Lane. 296-9982. coffeemilldance.com

-The Dance Factory, 906 Kennedy Dr. 296-5015: Ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop and creative movement for children and adults.

-Daina @ The Dance Factory, 906 Kennedy Dr. 304-8184: Ballroom, Latin, Argentine Tango, Big Band Dances, Two-Step, West Coast Swing and 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 and 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 and 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) and Big Kids Classes (ages 5-7), St. Paul’s Church (Rectory), Bahama Ln. 797-1999. musictogehterinthekeys.com