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Florida Keys Council of the Arts Calendar of Events Highlights Thursday, May 8 – Wednesday, May 14
We want news about your event! Please fax information to Florida Keys Council of the Arts at 295-4372, or email to calendar@keysarts.com. For more information about additional arts events, meetings, rehearsals, classes, workshops, and children’s activities visit www.keysarts.com. Note: Information is subject to change. Area code is 305 unless otherwise noted. Key West Happenings
Festivals & Fundraisers Saturday, May 10 1st Annual Key West Mama-Palooza - ArtBar, 12-4 PM This is a benefit for Wesley House Family Services and thanks to a 'match grant' provided by The Eckerd Family Foundation, every $10 entry donation becomes $20! This event includes music in the loft by Raven Cooper, mimosas, munchies and mini-massages, all served up fresh, in the Jewelry Bar at the new, Key West ART BAR, Located at 901 Caroline St. in the Caroline St. Art & Design District (CADD for short). Key West ART BAR 296-0424, or BbopNBarb@gmail.com
Film See the best in First Run Films, shown every day at the Tropic Cinema's three- Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton St. www.TropicCinema.com
Saturday, May 10 Pangea Day - A global film event, 2 PM In the Tropic Lobby. Starting at 18:00 GMT on May 10, 2008, locations in Cairo, Kigali, London, Los Angeles, Mumbai, and Rio de Janeiro will be linked for a live program of powerful films, live music, and visionary speakers. The 24 short films to be featured have been selected from an international competition that generated more than 2,500 submissions from over one hundred countries. The program will also include a number of speakers and musical performers. Queen Noor of Jordan, CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, musician/activist Bob Geldof, and Iranian rock phenom Hypernova are among those taking part. www.pangeaday.org FREE ADMISSION Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton St, Key West, 433-4183 www.keywestfilm.org
Tuesday, May 13 Key West Library Film Matinee - No Country for Old Men, 3:30 PM 292-3595, or www.keyslibraries.org
Tuesday, May 13 La Scala Opera Series - Il Trittico, 2 PM In honor of Puccini’s 150th birthday, La Scala brings his incomparable Il Trittico to the stage. Running Time 161-188 min average Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton St., 433-4183 www.keywestfilm.org
Literary Saturday, May 10 Key West Writers Guild, 10 AM - 12 PM All newcomers welcome. kelly's caribbean Bar, 301 Whitehead St, Key West. 296-3646, or
Wednesday, May 14 Book Bites Reading Group - Highlighting Anita Shreve, 5:30 PM Monthly meeting discussing anything by or about a specified author. 292-3595 or neihouse-kris@monroecounty-fl.gov
Music Sunday, May 11 Lina Robles in Concert, 7 PM Key West native, Lina Robles, will return from the University of Florida to present a Mother’s Day tribute in the Grand Foyer of Tennessee Williams Theatre. Robles is a seasoned performer whose sumptuous voice and charming presentation will be the perfect gift for the well-deserving “Mom.” Tennessee Williams Theatre, College Rd, Stock Island 294-0404, or islandopera@aol.com, or www.islandopera.com
Sunday, May 11 Mary Deasy and Friends at St Paul's Church, 4 PM Celebrate Mother’s Day with Mary Deasy and Friends. Mary will be joined by vocalists Christine Cordone, Peter Diamond, Maj Johnson, Clayton Lopez, Shirley Murphy, Peppy Pabon, Kathleen Peace, Carmen Rodriquez, and Alex Okinczyc and accompanied by Key West favorite, Larry Smith on piano. Contact: Dave Eyer at 296-5304
Dance Swing Dance Lessons with Lucy & Leon, New session starting NOW! Call to reserve your space! Paradise Health and Fitness, 1706 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West. For pre-registered series dates contact 296-6348, or www.keywestdance.wordpress.com.
Ongoing Art Exhibit Closing Thursday, May 15 Four by Four - at The Studios of Key West, Four artists, all associated with the first program year at The Studios of Key West, take over the Armory main hall to present a quartet of installations relating to their creative work and ideas. Canadian conceptual artist Helen Verbanz, recent instructor Carlos Ferguson, Chicago-based provocateur Mike Lash, and local artist Deborah Goldman will show four very disparate bodies of work under one roof. The public is invited to view the exhibition, and attend a closing reception Thursday, May 15 during Walk on White. The Studios of Key West, 296-0458 or info@tskw.org. www.tskw.org
Thru May 23 “Glimpses of Key West” - Karen Beauprie’s opening reception, 5 - 8 PM Suzy Starfish Fine Art Gallery hosts a one-woman show featuring the watercolor paintings of Karen Beauprie. The opening and artist reception will be at the gallery, located at 291 Front St. in the Clinton Square Mall. Exhibit will show through May 23rd. The gallery is open daily from 9am to 6pm. 292-6624.
Thru May 28 From a Woman's Hand" - juried exhibit of Keys Women's art", SoDu Gallery Juried exhibit of Keys women's art, in honor of Mother's Day. A portion of the sales benefits Womankind Health Care Center. SoDu Gallery, 1100 Duval St, Key West 296-4400, or www.1100sodu.blogspot.com
Thru May 31 William Welch Art Exhibit, 5 - 9 PM "Icons & Cocktails" Meet William Welch, see his oil paintings and watercolors of Key West, Cuba, France and Roosters with Cocktails. Live Music, Wine, Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres will be served. McKibben Studios Fine Art Gallery, 1111 Duval Street 293-0366, or www.mckibbenstudios.com
Daily thru December “The Icons" - Sculptor J. Seward Johnson Jr. Life sized sculptures of America's favorite celebrities. Custom House, 281 Front St, Key West. Open daily. 295-6616, or www.kwahs.org
Theatre ONE NIGHT ONLY! Thursday, May 8 Waterfront Playhouse 8 PM New Plays in May The series is part of the Waterfront’s mission to promote local playwrights and is free and open to the public. A talkback session is held after each reading to provide the playwrights with audience feedback and reaction. “Can I Help You?” is a short comedy by Tammy Shanley that takes audiences on a lively romp through the sometimes crazed world of waiting tables. Sally, Joanie and Jerrie banter about the ups and downs of life while bouncing around the restaurant serving cantankerous customers, hustling food from kitchen to table and wiping down the cutlery. Emily Haessler will direct. Haessler brings to the project behind-the-scenes experience with community and children’s theater in the Keys, as well as her experience as a waitress in a previous occupational life. “Mammy’s Pantry” was inspired by Mammy’s Cupboard, a vintage restaurant in rural Mississippi built in the shape of a giant Mammy. The full-length comedy tells the story of Charles, a University of Miami student in the midst of an identity crisis, and what he learns about identity on the road to Mammy’s Pantry. The play takes a serious turn when presidential candidates “a white woman and a black man” put a campaign spin on what they consider a politically incorrect feature on the American landscape that must be torn down. Charles does his best to rescue the landmark and the identity of Mabel Frances, the diner’s owner and the epitome of Mammy herself. Vanessa McCaffrey, a veteran of the Key West stage, will direct. For more information, call 294-5015 or go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.com
Theatre Openings! Tuesday, May 13 Rompers, 8 PM Celebrating short attention span theatre, The Red Barn Theatre is proud to present a collection of short plays with an exciting mixture of playwrights, directors and actors that will play for a two-week engagement. The playwrights represented include Tony Award winner, and part-time Key West resident, Terrence McNally; cartoonist/writer Jules Feiffer; and Michael Marrero, the winner of last summer’s successful collaboration between Red Barn and The Studios of Key West. The fast-paced, funny and edgy evening is coordinated by Rebecca Tomlinson, The four directors of the plays are Tomlinson, Vanessa McCaffrey, Tom Murtha and Doug Shook. Other represented playwrights are Mare Contrare, Monnie King, Caroline Williams, and Richard Dresser. The actors for “Rompers” include Carolyn Cooper, Rebecca Gleason, Joy Jama, Carole MacCartee, Sarah Goodwin-Nguyen, Jessica Steele, Kristen Wilson, Wayne Dapser, Joe DeLuca, Quincy Perkins, Ross Pipkin, Bob Smith and Phil Tabb. “Rompers” is the last production of Red Barn’s 2007-’08 subscription season and members are encouraged to make their seating reservations as soon as possible. There are still open seats for the general public priced at $30 each and discounts are available for Red Barn’s “Thrifty Thursday” each week. There will be an opening night party after the May 13 premiere performance with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Red Barn Theatre - 319 Duval St, Key West. 296-9911, or www.redbarntheatre.org
Big Pine & Marathon Happenings
Closing Art Exhibit Thru Thursday, May 15 Window Showcase - Connie Hauk's students - Big Pine Academy, Lower Keys Artists Network Children artists from age 3 to grade 4. Artists in Paradise Gallery, Winn Dixie Shopping Center, Big Pine Key, MM 30. galeart2@aol.com, or 387-1828
Literary Thursday, May 8 Friends of the Marathon Library “Books and Coffee” Lecture Series, 1 PM Notable local authors such as Tom Corcoran, Ben Harrison, Gail Swanson, Jo Lee Scarborogh and more. Refreshments 1 p.m., Program 1:30 p.m. Kirk of the Keys, 8877 Overseas Hwy, Marathon. 289-3137
Saturday, May 10 Marathon Library Book Sale, The Marathon Library is having a special Book Sale on Saturday, May 10 at the Marathon Library. A remarkable variety of books will be on sale; over 1000 titles. The Book Sale Bonanza will benefit the Friends of the Library in it's ongoing efforts to help provide newer materials for the library. The cost of the books will range from $.50 to $1.00. Multiple copies of older volumes by popular authors, books on history, fiction, science, biographies, children and young adult books, they are all there. Popular authors include Preston Child, Clive Cussler, Jimmy Buffett, Tom Clancy, Anne Perry, Jonathan Kellerman, Faye Kellerman, Tom Hillerman, Dean Kuntz, John Sandford, Anne McCaffrey and Carl Hiassen.
Museums Tuesday, May 13 Morning bird walk led by Neil Schenfield. 9 AM $4-$8/Free to members. Crane Point Museums and Nature Center, 5550 Overseas Hwy, Marathon. 743-3900, or www.cranepoint.net
Ongoing Art Exhibit Thursdays – Saturdays, thru May 24 “Growth” - New works by Marianne Motches, 7 PM Marathon Community Theatre “Growth” features new paintings and sculptures by Marianne Motches, at the Marathon Community Theatre (mile marker 49.5). The art show will be open at 7:00 p.m. and during intermission Thursday through Saturday until May 24 for ticket holders of the play, Cactus Flower, or by appointment with the artist. 743-2744, or www.mgmotches.com
Theatre Opening! Thursday, May 8 Cactus Flower, 8 PM Marathon Community Theatre A comedy by Abe Burrows Based on a play by Pierre Barillet and Jean-Pierre Gredy A successful Manhattan dentist & swinging confirmed bachelor pretends to be married in order to deceive his young girlfriend. When she tries to commit suicide, he promises to get a "divorce." Now the girlfriend wants to meet the "wife." Marathon Community Theatre, 5101 Overseas Hwy, Marathon. Call box office for ticket price info. 743-0994, or www.marathontheater.org
Upper Keys Happenings
Music Thursday, May 8 Tri-School Concert, 7 PM The Coral Shores Performing Arts Center will host this end of year Tri-School Concert. This concert will feature bands from all three upper keys schools. Each group will play an individual piece and then combine with their counterpart from a different school to play a combined selection. Also featured will be the Key Largo and Coral Shores Jazz Bands. Contact Robert Sax, 853-3222 x56325
Ongoing Art Exhibit Thru June 30 “A Feast for the Eyes the Palette and the Spirit” John David Hawver At the new John David Hawver Gallery Extension, at Spanish Gardens Cafe and Gallery. Changing exhibitions of Hawver's Florida Seascapes and Landscapes, and monthly "Meet the Artist" evenings. Cuisine by Jose Palomino and Oscar Valenzuela. Galleria of Islamorada, 80925 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada. Call for schedule and details, 852-9958. 852-9958, or www.johndavidhawver.com
Thru June 30 “Water Water Everywhere" John David Hawver Paintings, pastels, and prints. Florida seascapes and landscapes by John David Hawver. John David Hawver Gallery, The Rain Barrel, 86700 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada. 852-9958, or www.johndavidhawver.com
Keys-wide Weekly Classes, Workshops and Meetings
Children Tuesdays and Fridays Key West Library - Preschool Story Time ages 3-5, 10:30 AM 292-3595, or www.keyslibraries.com
Fridays Stories & Crafts for pre-schoolers every Friday. 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Islamorada Library, MM 81.5 bayside, Islamorada. www.keyslibraries.org, or 664-4645.
"Preschool Storytimes." Stories, songs and creative activities for children ages two to five and their caregivers. Tuesdays & Fridays, Free. 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Key West Library, 700 Fleming Street, Key West. 292-3595.
Saturdays "Family Hour." Movies, arts and crafts and special programs for children of all ages. Saturdays Free. 1 p.m. Key West Library, 700 Fleming Street, Key West 292-3595.
Kids First! 12:30 PM Weekly matinee. Free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton St, Key West. 295-9493, or www.tropiccinema.com
Dance Sundays Ballroom Dancing and Lessons, 7-9 pm Lucy & Leon, All skill levels. Paradise Health & Fitness, 1706 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West. 296-6348 or 2610fog@bellsouth.net
Mondays Beginning Tap Dance, 6:30 pm, Advanced Tap Lessons, 5:15 pm Marathon Community Theatre, MM 49.5, Overseas Hwy, Marathon. 743-0408
Tuesdays Key West County Western Dancers, Country Western dancers get together for dancing and lessons Cowboy Bills, 610 Duval St, Key West. Jay, 293-0198, or www.keywestdance.wordpress.com.
Wednesdays Line Dance instruction. Beginners 7 - 8 p.m., intermediate 8-9 p.m. Big Pine Senior Ctr., Key Deer Blvd, Big Pine Key 745-2864.
Fridays Salsa Dance Lessons - Beginners, 7 pm. Experienced, 8 pm Lucy & Leon, Paradise Health and Fitness, 1706 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West. 296-6348, or www.keywestdance.wordpress.com.
Visual Arts Mondays Watercolor Classes with Karen Beauprie, 9:30 AM - 12 PM At the White St Deli Cafe, 1019 White St, Key West. All skill levels welcome, and please bring your own supplies, including easel and campstool for plein-aire painting. $15 per class. 847-687-2667, or www.beausartstudio.com
Wednesdays Figure Drawing Session, 6-8 PM The Studios of Key West Informal, no instruction. Bring your own materials, model provided. $8 ($5 Friends/TSKW) The Studios of Key West, 600 White St, Key West. 296-0458, or www.tskw.org
Key West Plein Air Painters. 9:30 a.m. - noon A different site each week; bring own materials. Free. Audubon House, 205 Whitehead St, Key West. Call Margaret Caldwell Brown, 872-7385
Thursdays Jim Salem teaches painting classes Thursdays. 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $15 Sugarloaf Lodge, MM 17 Overseas Hwy., Sugarloaf 744-9880
Literary Tuesdays The Writer's Den, 7-9 pm Group critique session. All levels and genres welcome. Blue Mojito Bar & Cafe at the Hyatt, 601 Front St, Key West. Validated Parking. Contact Nina Aviles at ninaaviles@yahoo.com
Wednesdays For Writers Only, 1-3 pm A read-aloud critique group for prose and poetry writers. Free, open to the public. Big Pine Key Library, Big Pine Shopping Plaza, MM 30. Big Pine Key. 872-7564
Thursdays Join writers from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Coffee Plantation, 713 Caroline Street to explore various techniques to keep the creativity flowing. Cricket Desmarais leads the poet’s heart: lighting the fire to write, an on-going series that encourages students through fluid journaling and writing prompts developed to expand awareness, embrace the senses and create momentum. Classes are open to all levels of writers, and drop-ins are welcome. Costs are $15 per weekly session. Visit www.cricketdesmarais.com or call -923-6013 for more information.
Film
Mondays CAN Film Fest, 433-4183 Bring in can goods to Tropic Cinema and get free popcorn. Benefits Mutter Hubbard's Cupboard Food Bank. Help Feed Key West! Tropic Cinema. www.tropiccinema.com
Music Sundays Keys Chamber Orchestra rehearsals, 1 PM Meets every Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Venture Out Pavilion, Spanish Main Dr, Cudjoe Key. All musicians welcome! Call Kathy Woodrow 744-0822
Instructors Violin/Viola/Cello classes – Individual lessons in Key West – Beginning to Advanced. Local violinist, 40 years teaching. All welcome, preschool to adult. Paul – 879-0560.
The Dance Factory. Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop & Ballroom classes for children and adults. The Dance Factory, 906 Kennedy Dr., Key West. 296-5015 for schedule, or email dancefactory@bellsouth.net .
The Music Room. Private piano, woodwind and guitar lessons. Robin Kaplan 294-7382
CoffeeMill Dance & Yoga Studio. Classes & workshops in dance, music and more. CoffeeMill Studio, 916 Pohalski Lane, Key West. 296-9982, or coffeemilldance@aol.com
Theo & Ganine's Dance Center offers classes & workshops in ballroom and latin dance. 11450 Overseas Hwy., Suite 203 Marathon. 743-0660
Calls to artists Do you need an artist, a group of artists, or arts-related personnel? Please e-mail to calendar@keysarts.com, or fax information to Florida Keys Council of the Arts at 295-4372. For information, call us at 295-4369, or visit our web site www.keysarts.com. Information is subject to change. Area code is 305 unless otherwise noted.
Visual art
Seeking Keys Artists who make handmade prints; silk screen, lithograph, monoprint etching and relief. For group show aiming to educate viewers about printmaking process and history. Contact Katharine 393-2488.
Florida Keys Art Guild Art Scholarship – All Monroe County graduating seniors who plan on majoring in the visual arts are welcome to apply for this grant.
The Florida Keys Art Guild will be offering this scholarship opportunity to students from the three public high schools, Island Christian School, as well as students who have been home schooled. Art work from interested students will be on display at the Bougainvillea House Gallery. Viewing will be from May 6 through May 12, and the Florida Keys Art Guild will be announcing the scholarship recipients during graduation ceremonies at area High Schools.
Applications for the scholarship are available at the Bougainvillea House Gallery, 12220 Overseas Hwy, Marathon (MM53.2 Gulf). Applications are also available from High School art teachers, or for more information please contact Kathy Lancaster at Marathon High School, 289-2480 (lancasterk@monroe.k12.fl.us) or Alison Schaeffler-Murphy, 942-1105 (tintsandreflections@earthlink.net).
Panel Artist Opening: The recently relocated Bougainvillea House Gallery of Marathon has an opening for a panel artist effective May 1st. Interested artists must reside at least part time in the Keys. This cooperative gallery has been in business nearly 10 years and is home to 20 artists from Key Largo to Key West. The gallery's new location is MM53.2 (Gulf-side) at the Marathon Chamber and Visitor Center. Call the gallery for more information at 305-743-0808, or if interested in an application, contact president Ann Lynch at 305 743-7513 or cell at 305-731-8683, or e-mail rtannie@bellsouth.net. 2008 Holiday Card - Call to Artists: The Key Deer Bookstore, operated by all-volunteer non-profit Friends And Volunteers Of Refuges (FAVOR) is seeking artwork for our 2008 holiday card. FAVOR has 4 symbol animals representing the four National Wildlife Refuges that we support. The National Key Deer Refuge was represented in 2006, the Key West National Wildlife Refuge in 2007. This year The Great White Heron Refuge will be represented. Theme Guidelines: FAVOR’s third annual holiday card will feature the Great White Heron and / or other birds that can be seen in the refuge. Photography will not be accepted. Art that will appeal to both tourists AND locals will be favored. Art must be able to reproduce well on a standard card (Anywhere from 4.25x5.5 to 5x6-7/8). Winning artist will get a bio in the card, 24 free cards, additional cards at cost, and free newspaper publicity. FAVOR will also run a “people’s choice” contest to get free publicity for 6-10 runners up. Promising Monroe County high school students in grades 9 through 12 (public, private, parochial or home school) are encouraged to apply for one of several talent scholarships offered by The Studios of Key West, a non-profit arts community. TSKW campus is based in the historic armory building at 600 White Street, Old Town. The scholarship will award participation in one of the almost 50 visual or literary arts workshops offered at TSKW, under personalized instruction in a variety of disciplines taught by accomplished regional and national figures. TSKW Scholarships will cover the full cost of enrollment, instruction, and materials valued at up to $1000. For application requirements or more info, contact Martha Barnes, Program Coordinator, Martha@tskw.org. The scholarship program is made possible through the generosity of our new community membership group, Friends/TSKW. CALL TO ARTISTS for Artists in Paradise Gallery - a wall space will become available at the end of April. Requirements are submission of a folder with a bio and examples of your work. Please bring submission to the Gallery in the Winn-Dixie Shopping Plaza, Big Pine Key, MM 30 for review. The gallery is a friendly co-op with many interesting and lively activities throughout the year. Open daily 10-6. Info: Gale at 872-0366 or the Gallery at 872-1828. Wanted: Female models for Thursday evening life drawing sessions (paid) at The Studios of Key West. Experience or desire to learn appreciated. Please contact Lauren at 296-0458 or lauren@tskw.org for more information. Experienced female artist model available for figure drawing classes, artist groups and professional artists. Have modeled at FKCC and TSKW. Contact Susan 292-5403. Bone Island Appraisal Company at 925 White St in Key West is seeking artists to exhibit work during the monthly "Night on White" gallery walk. We encourage local artists to contact our office if they are interested in being featured. Phone 295-8336 or e-mail boneislandorder@bellsouth.net. The Studios of Key West is accepting proposals for artwork to be included in their changing display in the Sculpture Garden at the Armory, 600 White St. Key West. Keys artists whose work would be appropriate for this outside venue are encouraged to contact Lauren at TSKW, 296-0458 or e-mail, Lauren@tskw.org. Courtney Mattison owner of The Aveda Salon on Duval, located in the historic Dr. Porter mansion, at 429 Caroline Street, is pleased to be able to utilize the bright open atmosphere and ample wall space of her salon to host rotating art exhibits. She is currently seeking artists for future exhibits. Salon hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 292-6020. The Guild Hall Gallery has artist's retail and studio space available. Classes, shows and events are also welcome. 614 Duval St., Key West. For more information call 296-6076. Gallery Key West, an artist owned gallery, is seeking new members to display and sell their work. Ideally located at 824 Duval St. All disciplines considered, must work 12 hrs. per week in the gallery and split rent with artists. No commissions. Please call the gallery at 292-0046 to discuss specifics. Island Arts Co-Op Gallery, located in a high-traffic area on Duval St., now has openings for local Keys artists in all media. All work must be juried in. Membership includes working a weekly shift & sharing Gallery expenses in exchange for Duval St. display space to showcase your work. For a limited time, we are offering special TRIAL MEMBERSHIPS. Call (305) 292-9909 for more details or check us out at 1128 Duval St., Key West. Just 4 Kids Community Art Center needs volunteer artists! The Art Center located in Bahama Village at the corner of Fort & Petronia (next to the Bahama Village Music Program) provides free art classes and projects that build self-esteem and self-expression to school children ages 6 and up. We currently have several after school groups and individual students attending the art center from 2:30 - 5:00 Monday - Friday and from Noon - 2:00 on Saturdays. We are seeking painters, jewelers, potters, sewers, knitters, paper mache artists or any other type of art form to volunteer to teach a single class or a series of classes at the center. Make a difference and help the art center grow! For more information, stop by the Art Center or contact Roxane Posada at 360-1689 or Andrea Comstock at info@keysarts.com; 295-4369. Artists and crafts people -- find out how to participate in the nightly sunset celebration at Mallory Square in Key West by calling 305-292-7700 or visit www.sunsetcelebration.org for more information.
Literature Key West Writer’s Guild, 2008 Annual Short Story Contest – Open to all writers. All submissions will be considered for publication in the next KWWG anthology. Information and entry forms are available on our website: www.keywestwritersguild.net, by calling Dan DiStasio, 587-4600, dantidi@aol.com; Marguerite Gardner, 896-5441, ladystkbrk@aol.com, or by visiting Key West and Big Pine Libraries, FKCC library, various bookstores and other locations. Application Deadline: May 10, 2008 Entries are now being accepted for the 28th annual Lorian Hemingway Short Story Competition, created to recognize and encourage the efforts of writers who have not yet achieved major-market success. Writers will compete for a $1,000 first prize, $500 second prize, and $500 third prize in this internationally acclaimed competition. Several honorable mentions are also awarded each year. Stories in all genres of fiction are welcome. Maximum length is 3,000 words, and writers retain all rights to their work. The final deadline is May 15, 2008; winners will be announced at the end of July. For complete guidelines, please visit www.shortstorycompetition.com, e-mail shortstorykw@aol.com, or send an SASE to the Lorian Hemingway Short Story Competition, P.O. Box 993, Key West, FL 33041. Application Deadline: May 15, 2008
Dance House Blend, Key West's first dance improv performance company, seeks creative collaborations with other local artists, musicians and performers for various performance opportunities and projects throughout the Key West community. Comprised of CoffeeMill Dance Studio dancers and founding members of Brazen Hussies Dance, House Blend seeks to bring dance and other performance art forms beyond the stage and into the community-from grocery stores to gas stations to gala events. Call 923.6013 for more information.
Music CAMP and Careers 2008, now in its 6th year currently accepting applications. The Educational Coalition for Monroe County (ECMC) in collaboration with Monroe County School District and Florida Keys Community College presents the Cultural American Music Program (CAMP) and Careers 2008. Applications are currently being accepted from 7th-12th grade students. 6th annual program! NEW in 2008 for 9th-12th grade students: two career focused programs for non-music students. Culinary arts/hospitality management/tourism and film/video productions offered for dual enrollment credit for non-music students and as elective choices for music students. High school and DE credit available to qualifying students. Limited intern positions are available for FKCC college students and Monroe County teachers. CAMP runs June 14-July 19 at Marathon School. Countywide transportation is provided. Public, private & home school students are invited to apply. Train with world renowned instructors: winds, percussion, brass, guitar (bass, classical), vocals, physical performance/theatre, rhythm, Stomp, ballroom dance, film, and culinary arts! MUSIC STUDENTS MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE YEAR PREVIOUS VOCAL OR INSTRUMENTAL INSTRUCTION (private lessons, school band, or school chorus). Junior CAMP is open to 4-6 grade students; limited space is available based on teacher recommendation. Program cost: $400 (includes tuition, final performance attire, CAMP t-shirt, and student materials). Scholarship assistance available! SPACE IS LIMITED. Please call (305) 743-6215 or e-mail mbelotti@bellsouth.net to reserve your space, for more information, or for an application. The Educational Coalition for Monroe County (ECMC) invites musicians to join the Mid-Keys Community Big Band. Rehearsals are Thursdays 6 -7:30 p.m. at the Marathon Community United Methodist Church. The band is under the professional direction of Hulber Gagliardini. Countywide musicians moderate to professional level are welcome. Proficiency in reading music is required. Call 743-6215 for more information. Sponsored in part by the Florida Keys Council of the Arts, Linda Lee Byars’ Music Studio and the Marathon Community United Methodist Church. All Genres Call to Artists, Performers, Musicians & Creative Types - New 'concept gallery' opening soon. We are seeking submissions from artists in all media, from jewelry to sculpture, painting, fine craft, music, performance... If it's creative, we want to see it. We will host many unique and outrageous events. Need framing? Repros? Promotion? We care and will work with you, toward your success! Send pictures, video, all pertinent information including specified wholesale or retail pricing and bio to: bbopnbarb@gmail.com Monroe County Nutrition Office seeks paid and volunteer entertainers and artists to visit senior clients in Key West, Big Pine, Marathon, Plantation Key. 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Call 292-4522 for more information. Theatre Instructor – June 12-July 21 - The Cultural American Music Program (CAMP) & Careers 2008. Applicants must have a minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in field and teaching experience. For more information call Tina at 743-6215. |
