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Thursday, May 16 Annual Corporation Meeting & Board Meeting, 9:30 AM Marathon Community Theater, 5101 Overseas Hwy. 295-4369. info@keysarts.com Please
join us for coffee and sweets as we review the past year's
accomplishments of the Arts Council and discuss strategies for the
upcoming season. Board of Director's meeting to follow - in the lobby of the Marathon Community Theater. 
 Artists in Schools Grant
Deadline - Sunday, June 30
The Florida Keys Council of the Arts invites artists and teachers to apply for the Artists in Schools Grant. The grant
funds projects where collaboration between teaching artists and
teachers bring innovative arts into the classroom for grades preK-12 at
all Monroe County schools. The streamlined application is online at: www.keysarts.com.
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 Thursday, May 16
Walk on White Gallery Walk, 6:00 PM
Exhibitions & receptions at galleries & shops along White St, from Southard to Truman, Including Mark Hedden "VELO-CITY" Opening & Reception, Romi Burianova "Life Aquatic",
The Studios of Key West, 600 White St, Coffee Mill Dance Studio,
Harrison Gallery, Stone Soup Gallery, Backroom Gallery at the Seam
Shoppe, & Key West Pottery.
 Thursday, May 16
Adam Russell & Kelly Lever "Summer Light" Opening & Reception, 6 PM
Key West Pottery, 929A Truman Ave. 900-8303. www.keywestpottery.com
New paintings, pottery, & sculpture. Also featuring jewelry by Karen Moore and Gyotaku print clothing by Kim Wallen.
 Friday, May 17
Domingo Rosillo del Toro Centennial Commemoration, 2 PM
Key West International Airport, 3491 S. Roosevelt Blvd. 809-5200.
Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the first successful flight from Key West to Havana.
 Fridays Joy Gallery Open House, 5 PM
Fridays
Amanda Johnson Painting-in-Residence, 6 PM
Open house every Friday, meet the artist & watch her paint.
 Sunday, May 19 Sam's Mom - Local Art Night, 6 PM
The Cafe, 509 Southard St. 296-5515.
Including: Nancy Forrester, Clara Dara, Key West Pottery, Tom Flip,
Steven Humphrey, Adam Russell, Rich Abrams, Beth Hodgin, Ginger Green,
Yusuf Lateef, Gretchin Mills, Lisa Esposito, Justthree Tatau.
 Wednesday, May 22 Walfrido Exhibit, 10 AM
Wyland Galleries of Key West, 102 Duval St. 797-0579. www.wylandgalleries.com
Unveiling his new seascapes & water's-edge scenes. Thru May 27.
 Thru May
Wilhelmina Harvey's Art Estate Exhibit
Gallery on Greene, 606 Greene St. 294-1669. galleryongreene@bellsouth.net
Born
a few weeks after the arrival of the First Train, she was a young
pharmacist when the 14 WPA Artists were sent to Key West to reinvent the
economy as a cultural Mecca, after the almost complete collapse of our
economy.
Thru June 7 FKCC Annual Student Art Show FKCC Library Gallery, 5901 College Rd. 809-3194. www.fkcc.edu Art
from Genevieve Sabatier's "Secrets of Key West." Pieces will be
available for sale with proceeds going towards the student artists as
well as the FKCC Library. Thru July Key West Art Garden Exhibit KW Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, 5210 College Rd. 296-1504. www.kwbgs.org Meet
local artists & take a stroll to see the large outdoor pieces.
Each piece is crafted from recycled materials & fit into the
natural beauty & backdrop of the Gardens.
 Thru August
Visions and Dreams Exhibit, 9 AM
Gato Building, 1100 Simonton St. 295-4369. info@keysarts.com
Celebrating the visions &
dreams of 20 Take Stock in Children (TSiC) students. Portraits of the
students by Mike Marrero show their eagerness to take responsibility
for their own lives & futures.
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 Monday & Tuesday, May 20 & 21
Intro to Pastels with Christine Fifer, 9 AM - 12:30 PM The Studios of Key West, 600 White St. 296-0458. www.tskw.org This workshop is open to those who have never picked up a pastel to those who just want to hone their skills.  Tuesdays Life Drawing & Key West Still Life Combo, 11 AM FKCC, 5901 College Rd. 609-884-8377. airebales@aol.com. Beginners-advanced welcome. All mediums can be used. Materials can be purchased in class if needed.
 Tuesdays
Painting Bootcamp with Rick Worth Session I & II, 2 PM & 6 PM The Studios of Key West, 600 White St. 296-0458. www.tskw.org Learn
the basics of color mixing. All supplies are included. For students of
all ages and experience. Sign up for afternoon or evening sessions.
 Wednesdays, thru May 29
Digital Photography with Michael Marrero, 9 AM The Studios of Key West, 600 White St. 296-0458. www.tskw.org The goal of this class is to make you a better photographer & to create technically stronger digital works. |
 Fridays
Salsa Dance Lessons with Lucy & Friends, 7 PM Paradise Health & Fitness Dance Studio, 1706 N Roosevelt Blvd. Lucy, 296-6348 or www.keywestdance.wordpress.com Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced and a little Salsa Rueda too! Drop in class every Friday, no partner needed. 
Saturday & Sunday, May 18 & 19 Coffee Mill Dance Studio: Danceworks 11, 7:00 PM Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Rd. 295-7676. www.keystix.com Featuring Alice & Wonderland. Sunday, May 19, 2 PM.  Dance Classes - please contact for complete listings:
CoffeeMill Dance Studio, 916 Pohalski St. 296-9982. www.coffeemilldance.com Ballet,
jazz/ contemporary, modern, Hatha Yoga, hip hop, pilates, Aeroblast,
Zumba & Capoeira for beginner through professional adult.
Dance Factory, 906 Kennedy Dr, 296-5015, dancefactory@bellsouth.net
Ballet, Pointe, Tap,
Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballroom, Creative movement & Gymnastics for the
dancer. Thursdays: Argentine Tango Classes, 7:30 PM; Sundays: Dance
Party, 7 PM; Mondays: Argentine Tango Practica, 8 PM; Tuesdays: Ballroom
Latin Classes, 7:30 PM, call Daina at 304-8184.
Florida Keys Community College, 5901 College Rd. 809-3185. www.fkcc.edu |
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Saturdays - Film Festival, 10 AM & Family Hour Movie, 1 PM
Tuesdays - Movie Matinee, 3:30 PM
Key West Library, 700 Fleming St. 292-3595. www.keyslibraries.org
 Sunday, May 19
Opera in cinema Series: NABUCCO, 2 PM
Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton St. 877-761-3456. www.tropiccinema.com
Royal Opera House, conducted by Nicola Luisotti, Starring Plácido Domingo. Sung in Italian.
Monday, May 20
Stanley Kubrick Series: Full Metal Jacket, 7 PM
Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton St. 877-761-3456. www.tropiccinema.com
Director: Stanley Kubrick, Francesca Cima, Stars: Matthew Modine,
Adam Baldwin, Vincent D'Onofrio. This film crystallizes the experience
of the Vietnam War by concentrating on a group of raw Marine
volunteers.
 Wednesdays
Ibis Bay "Dive-In" Movie, 7:30 PM
Ibis Bay Beach Resort, 3101 N. Roosevelt Blvd. Michael Shields, 394-3804. www.tinyurl.com/c9db5ho
Free outdoor movies. Featuring repertory, classic & cult films.
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 Registration Begins
Cuckoo for Creative Cocoanuts! (Ages 5 & up)
Contact Kristal Woodbeck, 281-309-4373 or kwoodbeck@gmail.com.
Register now for 6 week-long sessions, June 3 - August 31.
Crafting
souvenirs, gifts & keep sakes. We will meet once a week, Monday
in Key West & Tuesdays around Cudjoe Key area.
 Registration Begins
Pottery & Painting Summer Camps (Ages 7 & up)
Grace Epperly, Rubies & Clay, 529 Whitehead St.
Registration begins for 1 week-long session (10 summer sessions) starting June 10-14.
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Camp Bravo! Young & Emerging Stars Camp (Ages 6-14)
Classes begin June 10-28; Sing, dance & perfect your
drama skills with a production performed at the end of the
session. Full or half day programs available.
 Registration Begins
Pottery Summer Camp (Ages 4-16)
Key West Pottery, 929 Truman Ave, 900-8303
Classes will be held:
June 25-28, July 23-26, August 6-9. Wheel Throwing and hand building
techniques. All camps include 25 pounds of clay, glazes and firing
fees.
 Registration Begins
CoffeeMill Dance Studio's Children's Summer Dance Program (Ages 3 & up)
Classes June 10
thru July 26; Choose from classes in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern,
Tap, Streetfunk & Creative Movement.
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 Thursday, May 16
Key West Turtle Museum Days - Lecture Series, 6:30 PM
KW Turtle Museum, 200 Margaret St, (KW Bight). 294-2633. www.keywestturtlemuseum.org Mel
Fisher Maritime Museum free lecture series: Key West Wildlife
Center will introduce Augie the board-winged hawk for a bird's eye view
of animal rehab in the Keys.
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 Friday, May 17 "Go Green!" 3rd Annual Science Fair, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM The Key West Botanical Garden, 5210 College Rd. 849-8733. www.kwbgs.org/education.htm Over
100 students will participate in this year's event designed to
stimulate ideas about green energy, recycled goods, and sustainable
living.
 Friday & Saturday, May 17 & 18 Truman Legacy 11th Annual Symposium, 6:00 PM Truman Little White House, 111 Front St. 294-9911. www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.com Key West's political history is highlighted in panel discussions & a reception & tours of the Little White House.  Saturday, May 18 International Museum Day, 9:30 AM Key West Art & Historical Society, 295-6616. www.kwahs.com Half
off admission: Custom House, 281 Front St, Ft. East Martello, 3501 S.
Roosevelt Blvd, & Lighthouse Museum, 938 Whitehead.
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 Thursdays
Bobby Nesbitt on the Piano, 4:30 PM
Salute, 1000 Atlantic Blvd. 292-1117.
Thursdays thru Sundays
In the Cabaret & Jazz in the Gardens, 5:30 PM
The Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St. 294-2661. www.gardenshotel.com
 Thursdays
Ali Agca, Jazz & Blues Guitarist, 9 PM
Little Room Jazz Club, 821 Duval St. 292-5724.
Turkey's top jazz & blues guitarist, Berklee graduate, appears Thursdays through the end of May.
 Tuesdays
Pat & Debra Quintet, 9 PM
Virgillio's, 524 Duval St. 296-1075.
From classic rock, blues, swing, and funky dance grooves, Skipper's
weekly "League of Crafty Musicians" series with singer extraordinaire,
Miz Debra Dean, and her partner, the infamous Pat Lawler, on keyboards
and guitar.
Nightly Entertainment
Tavern 'N Town
Marriott Beachside, 3841 N. Roosevelt Blvd. m_e@bellsouth.net
Featuring Rob Distasi, Mike
Emerson, Bobby Nesbitt, Carmen Rodriguez and Michael Thomas performing a
range of solo acoustic to jazz. Please contact for full schedule.
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Thursdays thru Saturdays, to May 18
Deathtrap, 8 PM
Waterfront Playhouse, 310 Wall st. www.waterfrontplayhouse.org
A successful
writer of Broadway mysteries struggles to overcome a "dry" spell, and
he'll do just about anything to be back on top. The longest-running
comedy thriller on Broadway.
Tuesdays thru Saturdays, to May 25
Oklahoma Smith and the Pantheon of Annihilation, 8 PM
Red Barn Theatre, 319 Duval St. 296-9911. www.redbarntheatre.com
Parody, adventure
& humor abound in this original action adventure as famed explorer
Oklahoma Smith & his trusty sidekick set out to find the lost "Book
of the Dead" and save the world. The plot twists and turns as each major
decision in this "choose your own adventure" is decided by the
audience.
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 Thru May
Big Pine Academy - Students' Art Exhibit
Located in the Winn-Dixie Plaza, Big Pine Key. 872-1828. www.artistsinparadise.com
Art work instructed by Connie Hauk.
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 Tuesday, May 21
Paradise Quilters - Open Quilting, 1 PM
Dallas McDonald Senior Center, 380 Key Deer Blvd, Big Pine Key. Joan, 745-4202.
www.paradisequilters.org
Wednesdays
Morning Artists' Coffee, 10 AM
Lois Giffen, 2000 Manor Lane, Marathon. 743-3546.
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 Sunday, May 19 Auditions for Dancing Classrooms Teaching Artists, 2 PM Marathon High School Media Center, 350 Sombrero Beach Rd. 731-0771 / 743-6215. Christina.belotti@yahoo.com & www.educationalcoalitionmc.org The
Educational Coalition for Monroe County is seeking individuals to teach
the basics of Ballroom Dancing to 5th & 8th grade students in
Monroe County's Public Schools. A reservation to audition must be made prior to the audition date.
Dance Classes - Please Contact for Complete Listings
Thursday - Dance Lessons
Marathon Community Theatre, MM 49.5, Overseas Hwy, Marathon. 743-0408 Monday - Line Dancing & LessonsDallas MacDonald Senior Center, 380 Key Deer Blvd, Big Pine Key. Norma, 745-2383. |
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Saturday, May 18
Southernmost Coconut Castaways "Jump Up" Benefit, 2:00 PM
The Wharf Bar & Grill, 25163 Overseas Hwy, Summerland Key. www.southernmostcoconutcastaways.com
The official "friend" club of Howard Livingstone & The Mile Marker
24 Band to benefit The Wildlife Rescue. Eat & drink, raffles &
give-a-ways.
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Thursday, May 16
Green Drinks Summerland Key - SFFK, 5:30 PM
The Wharf Bar & Grill, MM 25.5, Summerland Key. 289-2288. www.sanctuaryfriends.org
People who work in the environmental field or have an interest in the environment meet.
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 Saturday, May 18
The Sandbar Sessions: America, 9 PM
Little Palm Island, 28500 Overseas Hwy, Little Torch Key. 515-2551. www.littlepalmisland.com
Performance under the stars for the wildly popular Sandbar Session series.
 Sundays
Keys Chamber Orchestra Rehearsal, 2 PM Dallas McDonald Senior Center, 380 Key Deer Blvd., Big Pine Key. 304-7544. |
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Thursdays thru Saturdays, to May 18
Moon Over Buffalo, 8 PM
Marathon Community Theater, 5101 Overseas Highway. 743-0448.
A diva actress is barely
tolerant of her philandering semi-alcoholic husband in this raucous
farce about a dysfunctional theatre troupe at the Erlander Theatre in
1953 Buffalo, NY. Directed by Mike Edwards. www.marathontheater.org
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Thursday, May 16
Morada Way Arts & Cultural District: Walkabout, 6 PM
MM 81.5, Islamorada. www.moradawayarts.org
Park
and stroll along the Old Highway with family & friends while
enjoying the sights, sounds and culinary arts in the heart of
Islamorada. Galleries include: Redbone Gallery, Gallery Morada, Pasta
Pantaleo Signature Gallery, & Bluewater Potters.
 Thursday thru Wednesday, May 16 to 22
Lighthouses of the Keys, 8 AM - 6 PM
Lobster Trap Art Gift Shop & Gallery, 82200 Overseas Highway, MM 82.2, Islamorada. 664-0001. www.lobstertrapart.com
Art inspired & based on various lighthouses located throughout the Florida Keys.
 Thru June 28
Photography Exhibit by Paul Marcellini, 9 AM
The Gallery at Ocean Sotheby's Int'l, 81888 Overseas Hwy, MM 81, Islamorada. 712-8888. www.oceanSIR.com
Award-winning
landscape & nature photographer aims to promote the conservation
of Florida's wild places, capturing scenes unaffected by development
& pollution.
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 Sunday, May 19
Watercolors with Dan Lawler, 11 AM
The Matecumbe Studio Gallery, 140 Morada Way, Islamorada. Samantha, 900-9023. www.matecumbegallery.com
1-day class, Dan Lawler leads students through his latest muse & watercolors.
Class limit 7. Also Sundays: June 9 & 30.
 Wednesday, May 22
Open Studio: Figure Drawing, 6 PM
The Matecumbe Studio Gallery, 140 Morada Way, Islamorada. Samantha, 900-9023. www.matecumbegallery.com
For experienced
artists & those seeking practice & discipline. A live model will
be posing for figure drawing. Participants are expected to bring
their own supplies.
Morada Way U - Classes & Workshops:
Morada Way Arts & Cultural District. Various days & times: www.moradawayarts.org Pastel
Paintings, How to Use Your Digital Camera, High Dynamic Range, Plein
Air Oil Painting, Intro to Knitting, Learn Airbrush Painting
Techniques, Woodworking, Writing With Direction, Writing Your Life
Story. For tuition info: 664-9100.
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Thursday through Sunday, May 16 to 19
Key Largo's Original Music Festival
Sue Finney, 394-3736. www.keylargosongwritersfestival.com
Various times & venues, check website. Food & entertainment during this singers & songwriters event.
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Friday, May 17
Ocean Life Lecture Series: Dr. Fernando Miralles-Wilhelm, 6 PM Reception
Friends of the Key Largo Cultural Center, Murray Nelson Gov't & Cultural Ctr., MM 102. 396-7000. www.fklcc.org
Topic:
WaterSCAPES: Exploring Coastal Wetlands from Space - Dr. Fernando
Miralles-Wilhelm will discuss how wetland ecosystems are changing over
time & space, & the integrated research & education
activities being conducted in the wetland ecosystems of the Everglades
and the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve in Mexico. Presentation, 7 PM.
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 Monday, May 20
Ponce de Leon: Adelantado de La Florida, 6:30 PM
Island Community Church, MM 83. 393-0940.
Presented by Matecumbe Historical Trust Presents. Guest speaker Dr. Robert L. Gold. The lecture is free & open to the public.
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 Mondays
Keys Community Concert Band Rehearsal, 7 PM
Key Largo Middle School band room, MM 104.8. 451-4530.
Our repertoire includes traditional concert band music, popular music, Broadway tunes, and marches.
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Visual Arts ▪ Florida Keys Plein Air Painters, Wed 9:30 AM, Joan Cox. 908-246-2043. Call for details.
▪ Guild Hall Gallery Beading Workshop, Mon 1PM, 614 Duval St. Jean Disrud, 304-8377.
▪ Guild Hall Gallery Mystery of Painting Workshop, Fri 11AM, 614 Duval St. 296-6076.
▪ Key West Pottery,
929 Truman Ave, 419-308-9221, keywestpottery.com, Pottery classes for
adults and children. Paint Your Own Pottery on Saturdays 10AM-4PM.
▪ Just 4 Kids Art Center, After school art program for kids. Thur, Fri & Tues, 727 Fort St. 292-1127. just4kidskw@hotmail.com
▪ Show & Tell Art Meeting, Wed 2 PM, The Wine Cottage on Eaton, 930 Eaton St, 772-216-5933. Dance
▪ Ballroom & Latin Dance Lessons with Lucy & Friends, Paradise Health & Fitness Dance Studio, 1706 N Roosevelt Blvd. 296-6348. www.keywestdance.wordpress.com
▪ The CoffeeMill Dance Studio,
916 Pohalski St, 296-9982, coffeemilldance.com. Ballet, jazz/
contemporary, modern, Hatha Yoga, hip hop, pilates, Aeroblast, Zumba
& Capoeira for beginner through professional adult.
▪ The Dance Factory, 906 Kennedy Dr, 296-5015, dancefactory@bellsouth.net
Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballroom, Creative movement & Gymnastics for the dancer.
Ballroom, Latin & Argentine Tango Adult classes ongoing - call Daina at 304-8184.
▪ Line Dance instruction, Dallas MacDonald Senior Center, 380 Key Deer Blvd, Big Pine Key. Norma 745-2383, drnormally@hotmail.com.
▪ Marathon Community Theatre, Beginning & Adv. Tap Lessons, Belly Dance and Bollywood Dance, MM 49.5, Overseas Hwy, Marathon. 743-0408 Literary ▪ Pre-School Story Hour, Fridays, 11 AM & Toddlers, Wednesdays, 10:30 AM, Key West Library, 700 Fleming St. 292-3595. www.keyslibraries.org Music
▪ Bahama Village Music Program,
Free classes in steel pan, drums, piano, guitar, clarinet, saxophone,
flute, violin and gospel choir for kids. 727 Fort St. 292-9628 or bvmpkw@aol.com
▪ Classical Guitar Lessons, Matthew Jampol Classical Guitar Studio, 3521 Eagle Ave. 304-1437. jampol8@aol.com. Beginners or Experinced .
▪ Music Together in the Keys, Music and movement classes for newborns-4 yr olds. 797-1999. www.musictogetherinthekeys.com
▪ Key West String Orchestra rehearsal, 879-0560, keywestviolinstudio.com
▪ The Music Room, Piano, woodwind & guitar private lessons. Robin Kaplan 294-7382.
▪ Saxophone & Flute Lessons, Lessons for all levels. Nicki Roman, kwsaxophone@comcast.net
▪ Violin/Viola/Cello, classes, Beginning to Advanced. All ages. Paul 879-0560. |
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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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