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Saturday, March 13, 2021

Keys Blast from Ed Krane & Friends March 15, 2021

 

THE KEYS BLAST FROM ED KRANE AND FRIENDS
MARCH 15, 2021

We start off each Issue with our Lead Tease Photos (Each Photo will Represent a Feature in this Issue). After These Lead Photos will be our Weekly 'CRISIS CENTER" with A FEW IMPORTANT #s I Just Added + ( Inserted at the Very End is a 3 Minute Read from AARP "8 Things to Know Before Your 2nd Shot"; Imp. Info. even if you have not received the First). After our Weekly "Crisis Center" Then ALL Entertainment and Non Pandemic Features.
Above : Part 1 of 3 A New Photographic Feature "WESTERN PHOTOS FROM 1887 TO 1892" FROM Popular You-Tube Content Provider "OLDSTUFF4ALL", Then Next Feature Up "AROUND THE WORLD IN PHOTOGRAPHS";This Issue has THE CAPATHIAN MOUNTAINS Covering Many Eastern Block Countries Inc. UKRANE. Next :Roberta DePiero and Her Weekly Photographic Feature "Around the Keys in Photographs", The City of KW and Alyson Crean has 3 Sections This Week with about 8 Notices Inc. Honoring 3 Officers + Chief's Commendation to Dectective Stutz + An Award to "Officer of the Year" Leo Hernandez.


IMPORTANT NOTE : I Probably Will not be able to Publish the March 22nd. Issue ; & If I do Publish 3/22 it will be Extremely Short with Just a Few Photo Features and Art Features and NO NEW Added Material.

Below : In this March 15, 2021 Issue : Pt. 1 of WWW.GROOVYHISTORY.COM "56 Rare Groovy Photos" by Harmon Leon, Registration for the Anne McKee Artists Fund Grant Applications 3/1-3/31, May Sands Montessori School Lottery Registration Until 4/23, Bill and Linda Klipp's Weekly Feature "Around the World and The Keys In Photographs" (This Week : Photos taken at The Artisan Market), Impromtu Classical Concerts of KW Complimentary Concert on 3/14, Svetlana Smolina's Concert on Demand Video (Anytime), The City of KW & Alyson Crean Open Up Registration for Class 34 of the KW Ambassadors Academy (Below Class 32 / 2019 Standing on the Steps of Old City Hall), Key West Theater Presents "Stand Up For A Cause" 4/18 Starring Kathy Gilmore-Gwyn Filosa&-Landon Bradbary to Benefit The Bahama Village Music Program, Red Barn Theatre Opens Season with "Sez She" 3/8-20, Searle Brothers Nursery and Rain Forest Collection Landscapping have their Annual Spring Sales at Their Ranches, United Way of the Keys Helps You with Complimentary Tax Prep Help, De La Gallery, Monroe County Provides Us with Information + Recruiting Info. from MCSO Sheriff Rick Ramsay, Chef Martha Hubbard Virtual Cooking Class Schedule, Q-Magazine.

Up Next More Lead Tease Photos representing Features in this March 15, 2021 Issue : The City of KW Holds Public Workshops on Mallory Square Improvements (Next 3/25), Complimentary Virtual Concert from The South Florida Symphony Orchestra Featuring Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf" 3/14 5pm, FOL (Friends of the Key West Library) and Monroe Co. Library System remind us that March 15 is a DOUBLE HEADER with Authors Rita Troxel & John Martini, Zazoo Fine Art Gallery & Memorabilia (Below One of a Kind Autographed Photo of Tom Petty) + Beatles + Stevie Ray Vaughan + Thousands of Other Items, Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden Opens First Presentation of their 2021 Lecture Series with Sarah Fangman from the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary "Reef Restoration in the Florida Keys" 3/17 at 1pm (On-Line Only), The Next WWW.TSKW.ORG "Between Two Palms" Joe Iconis 3/17", Next Two "Jazz in the Gardens" 3/14 Scott Marischen & Friends-3/21 Libby York & Friends.
RITA TROXEL at FOL 3/15
JOHN MARTINI at FOL 3/15
The Next Batch of Lead Photos Representing Feature Articles in this March 15, 2021 Issue : WWW.KWFILMFEST.COM Merchandise and VIP All Access Passes & KWFF Cinema Sundays at The Perry Hotel. The Very Talented Stephen Muldoon at Wyland Gallery 3/12 & 13 (Possible 3/14 : Of Course He Hangs Year Round),
WWW.ABSOLUTELYAMAZINGEBOOKS.COM with Hundreds of Hardcopy and On-Line Books by Many Local Authors, The Tourist Developement Council WWW.FLA-KEYS.COM Has their March 2021 On-Line Magazine "The Keys Traveler" Featuring The Keys TV Program "Island Hoping" Hosted by Christina Wilson.

Up Next in this March 15, 2021 Issue : Eric Anfinson & Gabriella Fiabane at The GingerBread Square Gallery ( Encore Feature with many Paintings), Peter Max Celebration at The Key West Gallery,
FKSPCA Latest Batch of Adoptions + Spring Break 2021 Virtual Critter Camp, The Key West Art & Historical Society WWW.KWAHS.ORG Has an Opening Exhibition Party for their New Exhibition "The History of Duval Street:The Longest Street in the World" 3/19 5-7pm + A Tour of ALL their Venues, The Key West Art Center WWW.KEYWESTARTCENTER.COM

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The Next Batch of Photos Representing Many of the Features in this March 15th. 2021 Issue : The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) Presents their First 2 Poetry Events on 3/25 & 4/29 "CFK POETICS", Sally Binard at Harrison Gallery, Excellent Covid-19 Information from Dr. John "Jack" Norris, Nance Frank's The Gallery on the Greene Next Exhibition Mike Rooney with Opening Exhibition Party 3/13, Karen Wray's "Collections Gallery on Stock Island Presents Steve Bickis with Exhibition Party on 3/13 & 14. Lindsay Lou Next in the "Old Town New Folk Virtual Concert" 3/25, Key West Artisan Market & KW Farmers Market, "Twice Told" from XP Theatre's Bob Bowersox and Melody Moore Extends Run for ANYTIME Viewing,
3/25 Richard Blanco.
4/29 Ross Gay
DR. JOHN "JACK" NORRIS has been one of the LEADERS in Helping out The Keys Understand what has been going on with this Pandemic; and also makes Frequent Appearances at the Key West Bi Monthly Commission / Mayor Meetings and Monroe County Meetings. He is one of the LEADING Voices of Reason. Thank You. We Have His Videos.
A few more of the Features in this March 15, 2021 Issue :WWW.KWLS.ORG (Key West Literary Seminar) Presents "Old Town Literary Walking Tours" ( + Registration for the 2022 Literary Series & Events Planned for Elizabeth Bishop, MOTE-REEF RELIEF-KW WILDLIFE CENTER- ECO DISCOVERY CENTER-FKSPCA- DR. DAVID VAUGHAN'S "PLANT A MILLION CORALS-KEY WEST TROPICAL FOREST & BOTANICAL GARDEN-FWC- KEY WEST BUTTERFLY & NATURE CONSERVATORY & Additional Eco-Nature-Animal-Wildlfe Features. Also in this March 15, 2021 Issue Mandy Miles, Britt , Guy, Gwyn, Sara, Naja, Arnaud, Jim McCarthy & the Other Great Writers with The Weekly Publications, WWW.THEBLUEPAPER.COM, & Konk Life (Also this week Michelle Marchante from The Miami Herald), The South Florida Symphony Orchestra's Complete Line Up of On-Line Virtual Concerts, The City of KW Needs Your Help to do "PLOGGING" Clean Ups Every Wednesday 4:30-5:30 ( Reach out to the City's Dee Dee Green) + Extensive List of Clean Up Locations You can Help With + FREE Bulk Trash Pick UP, Lily Pulitzer Event 3/27, + So Many Additional Features in this March 15, 2021 Issue..Thanks to the Hundreds of Associate Contributing Editors that send us Materials & Thanks for Reading. Have an Outstanding Week. Ed.

THE KEYS BLAST FROM ED KRANE AND FRIENDS
March 15, 2021 going out to 7872 Weekly.


The Weekly "CRISIS INFORMATION CENTER" Feature has Grown Large in Order to keep you Well Informed from
The City of KW , Monroe County, KWPD, One Clean Island (OCI), MCSO, CDC, SOS, Key West Recovers, & Other Very Important Local & National Organizations. This Info. will now APPEAR after the TEASE Photos (Shortly). Then Every Week as a PART 2 CRISIS LINK at the Very End of Each Issue. Part 2 of the Crisis Information Center Much of the Material could be weeks/months old..but is Valuable Reference Material.
ALSO IN PART 2 : Extensive Listings of Many Websites from Local Organizations that have Contributed Features the Last 8 Years + Most of the Art Gallery Websites + Many Local Entertainment Videos + Classic Music Videos.

AT THE VERY END OF THIS ISSUE IS AN EXTREMELY IMPORTANT INFORMATIVE BRIEF READ from AARP About What to be Expected Between the First and 2nd Covid-19 Vaccines (Even if you have not had Shot 1 ; It's Important to Read). KW Stay Positive EVERYONE SOON WILL BE VACCINATED it seems that Manufacturing and Distribution is now at High Levels of Speed + a 3rd.Approved Mfg Vaccine is Available. Just think it was only a few months ago that we knew nothing about ANY VACCINES and perhaps had little Hope of Survival; NOW IF WE CAN ONLY GET PEOPLE TO WEAR MASKS WHEN NEXT TO OTHERS; A LITTLE LONGER.
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Here are a few Important NEW Numbers & Links ; also here is a Link on a 3/12 Article on Covid-19 New Strain B.1.1.7

Here is a Link to an Article that the Miami Hearld did on-line by Michelle Marchante that also include other PUBLIX Contacts & Updates and URL Links to their Distribution which is NOW 60+,

ALSO FOR VETS SHOTS GIVEN TO VETS MARCH 20 ; Here is Phone Number to Call 305-293-4865. Here is a Phone Number I believe it's to access Info about Shots or Testing in Stock Island 866-201-7069..

HERE IS AN ADDITIONAL URL LINK TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :


From the Monroe County Health Department:
Bernstein Park Vaccination Event is By Appointment Only
(Monroe County, Fla.)—The College of the Florida Keys and the Florida Department of Health are hosting a COVID-19 vaccination event at Bernstein Park in Stock Island this Saturday, March 13. This event is strictly by appointment only. Those who have an appointment are individuals who registered on MyVaccine.FL.Gov or those who registered by calling the registration hotline. Individuals are scheduled in the order in which they registered.
No walks in will be allowed. Anyone who arrives without an appointment will not be eligible for vaccination at this event. In the rare case there are extra doses, additional individuals who registered will be called in the order in which they registered.
Please direct all questions to the helpline and not the local county health department. The helpline phone number is 833-540-2081 and the Regional helpline phone number is 833-540-2046. The local CHD does not have access to the registration schedule, but the helpline will be able to assist anyone who has questions about their registration or appointment.
For more information about the COVID-19 vaccine in Monroe County, visit monroe.flhealth.gov/vax.


WE ALWAYS START OUR ISSUES OFF WITH EXTREMELY IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION and Updates from The City, The County, MCSO, KWPD, & OCI (One Clean Island), Key West Recovers & Others. Once again ; after this Extremely Important Crisis Information Section will be NON-STOP Entertainment

MONROE COUNTY MAYOR MICHELLE COLDIRON
https://www.facebook.com/commissionercarruthers/
305-292-4512
25 Ships Way
Big Pine Key, FL 33043



KEY WEST EDITOR OF THE KEY WEST WEEKLY MANDY MILES
Alyson Crean
Communications Manager
City of Key West
Work: 305-809-1058
Cell: 305-797-0417

Jason & Kate Kohler Owners of The Weekly WWW.KEYSWEEKLY.COM 305-743-0844 Jason@Keysweekly.com
Guy DeBoer Sailor Extraordinaire and Owner & Editor of the Konk Publications WWW.KONKLIFE.COM 305-296-1630 Info@Konklife.com
(LEFT) MONROE CO. STATE ATTORNEY DENNIS WARD : https://www.keyssao.org/Directory.aspx?DID=6
305-292-3400 and 305-852-7170 530 Whitehead St. Key West DennisWard@aol.com


(RIGHT) Nadine Orr Grossman of WE'VE GOT THE KEYS Wears Many Hats ; and she and staff (Lindsey-Trevor-and many additional Volunteers & Contributing Companies) for the newley formed KEY WEST RECOVERS has complied many Links /Assistance and Each week growing. Here is just a few PRIMARY / IMPORTANT LINKS that gives a wealth of Information : Nadine Tells Us "Inserted is our resource sheet – it’s a great start for Free & Low Cost resources. Visit KeysHelp.org for the United Way & FKOC’s application for assistance and their Resource guide or the City’s Web Page
info@keyshelp.org for human service needs. nadene@wevegotthekeys.com to reach me –for general and business questions." Additional Info. for . "We've Got the Keys" Further Down in this Issue. Once again please click the Above Links for an amazing amount of useful Information.
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HERE IS SOME IMPORTANT COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION FROM FLORIDA HEALTH MONROE COUNTY AND FROM PUBLIX DOING A GREAT JOB IN VACCINATION DISTRIBUTION and SOON ALL GROUPS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO THE SHOTS WITH MANY ADDITIONAL DISTRIBUTION VENUES GETTING INVOLVED DUE TO INCREASED MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTION EFFORTS


Covid-19 Call Center 24/7 1-866-7796121 E-Mail Covid-19@FLHEATH.GOV
http://monroe.floridahealth.gov/about-us/index.html
ALSO HERE IS AN IMPORTANT CITY OF KEY WEST SITE ABOUT "VACCINES & TESTINGS
https://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/1240/Vaccination-Information?fbclid=IwAR2FR_N3Nyv1oDIoMSrDuJmxqJ3BuKYV1bS8kPrOLsTZ2HyaBhmy2ccUwD0

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WWW.AFSP.ORG/KEYWEST Suicide Prevention Information Key West "Out of the Darkness" Contact Commissioner Mary Lou Hoover
HERE IS A CDC SUICIDE INFORMATION & PREVENTION LINK
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FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH : MONROE COUNTY COVID-19 Call Center 24/7 305-293-7500 . 1-866-779-6121 and/or E-Mail COVID-19@FLHEALTH.GOV.

Here is a very informatiove from the Monroe County Health Department
https://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/1169/COVID-19

 Please monitor Monroe.flhealth.gov. A press release will also be issued when the website and hotlines are ready for Info. on Signing Up for Vaccines. These will not be released until more vaccines arrive in the county. Once again some of my Info. can be a month old or weeks old; but LEFT IN due the Importance of having Reference Material for You

A Fast Thank You to Juliana Waynick Juliana.Warwick@Flhealth.gov at the Florida Dept of Health Monroe County and
Alison Kerr, MPH Health Education Program Consultant/Public Information Officer Florida Department of Health in Monroe County | Alison.Kerr@flhealth.gov



For mental health resources, visit


AMAZON HAS A $50 RESPIRATOR FOR SALE.. I do believe they usually cost way more but perhaps they over estimated demand;

Here is a link on Amazon for a High Quality State of the Art Respirator for ONLY $50

This Information is a few weeks Old but I will leave it in 1 More Week. Of course things change Rapidly but still there is good info. here.

On February 1, 2021 Public Information Officer for Monroe County Kristen Livengood Writes and send us the following : FLORIDA LAUNCHES STATEWIDE PREREGISTRATION SYSTEM FOR COVID-19 VACCINE APPOINTMENTS
MONROE COUNTY, FL – The state announced the launch of a statewide preregistration system to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments for individuals 65 and older and frontline healthcare workers. Individuals can preregister for vaccine appointments and be notified when appointments are available in their area by visiting myvaccine.fl.gov.
This website will allow individuals who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine to be proactively contacted when vaccine appointments are available at state-supported vaccination sites. On the site, residents can select their county and submit their contact information. Once appointments are available, individuals will be contacted by phone call, text or email and will be assisted in scheduling an appointment. 
Vaccine supply remains limited and appointments may not be available for several weeks in some counties. Additionally, as part of the statewide registration system, each county has a designated phone number that individuals can call and preregister if they do not have internet access. or for Monroe County residents by calling 866-201-7069 (TTY: 833-990-2908). Whether a resident calls by phone or visits myvaccine.fl.gov, their place in line will be reserved reliably using Sharecare software. 
As outlined in Executive Order 20 – 315, individuals who are eligible for the vaccine in Florida are:       Long-term care facility residents and staff;       Persons 65 years of age and older; and        Health care personnel with direct patient contact.
If someone does not meet these eligibility requirements, they will not be able to preregister. Monroe County’s COVID-19 helpline is 833-540-2081.
STEPHANIE LEONE RIVAS OF (OCI) ONE CLEAN ISLAND ; She has done amazing Interviews using questions that she and staff gathers ; as well as making it extremely easy for her readers to send in questions before the interviews.. Stephanie also Posts a Large Amount & Extremely Important Information on her / OCI Facebook Sites.
Stephanie and the Staff Posted Last Month on their Facebook a Look Back at the Last Few Months of Posts-Videos-Tags, Charts and so Much Great Information..Thanks OCI for all the Great Work You Do.
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Below The Mayor's "2020 State of The City Annual Report" Here is the Link


and here is a VERY IMPORTANT : CITY OF KEY WEST STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY DIRECTIVE 2020-20 LINK
also in this issue
MONROE COUNTY HAS THE 2021 MONROE COUNTY REPORT


A few additional Links
Catholic Charities 305-292-9720, Sister Season 305-304-9828, United Way WWW.KEYSHELP.ORG. Florida Keys Outreach Coalition for the Homeless WWW.FKOC.ORG

Here is Paul Menta's FB Page for Important Info and Resource Guides
A REMINDER AS WE LEAVE THE CRISIS CENTER ; that AARP did a really comprehensive Brief few Paragraphs "8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR SECOND COVID-19 VACCINE". THE BRIEF ARTICLE HAS ALSO EXTREMELY IMPORTANT INFO. IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED SHOT 1. You'll find this AARP Article at the Very End of this March 15th. Issue
WWW.HARRISON-GALLERY.COM  825 White St. 305-294-0609


HELEN, BEN AND COLE HARRISON SEND REGARDS; AND TELL US
Key West's very own Sally Binard debuted her latest show, "None of The Above", at The Studios of Key West this past January. Now, we at Harrison Gallery are beyond pleased to host select pieces from her collection.
 
A poignant excerpt from Sally's recent interview with Mark Hedden of Keys Weekly:
“I just learned so much from the other artists and saw the power of what they – and now I can include myself – were doing. It was a conversation that was not just about hanging a pretty picture on the wall. And that’s just when I was hooked on art being something bigger than aesthetics and pretty stuff, and about the function that we can play in social change or environmental change.”


To view more of Sally's work visit our website or come by Harrison Gallery at 825 White Street.
For more information email us at hh@harrison-gallery.com or call 305-294-0609


WWW.GALLERYONGREENE.COM 606 Greene St.

"FRONT ROW" CURRENT EXHIBITION
MIKE ROONEY with Artist's Reception Sat. 3/13 5-8P, EXTREMELY Careful Precautions are always in Place at Nance Frank's Gallery.

Our last Two Issues Featured An Exhibition from Priscilla Coote. Hit the Last Two Issue Links to see Many of her paintings. Of Course ; go visit Nance in Person and see the Extremely Large Paintings from Priscilla.


MORE FROM MIKE ROONEY at The Gallery on Greene Up Shortly

WWW.KEYWESTARTCENTER.COM 301 Front St. 305-294-1241

The March 22 or 3/29 Issue Will have a few Items to Share from Curator Deborah Moore

A few weeks ago the Associate Memebr's Exhibition and Sale Closed. Knowing the Center ; I would guess that the Items that were not sold still remain on display or perhaps other works from that Artist. Here is the Link to the February 22 Issue for you to see 24 Items https://conta.cc/3pF4Nqy

HERE IS A REAL TREAT FROM YOU TUBE PROVIER "OLDSTUFF4ALL" I will Feature about 15 to 20 Still Photos from the Two Videos below in the Next Few Issues ; starting with this March 15 Issue. Of course If you can't wait to see ALL the Photos : Click the Two Links Below. Thanks OLDSTUFF4ALL. 

WESTERN PHOTOS (1887-1892) THE REAL OLD WEST PART 1
From YOU TUBE Content Provider OLDSTUFF4ALL
 
WESTERN PHOTOS (1887-1892) THE REAL OLD WEST PART 2
From YOU TUBE Content Provider OLDSTUFF4ALL

MORE "WILD WEST PHOTOS UP SHORTLY"
UP NEXT

Part 1
Written by Harmon Leon

56 Rare Groovy Photos
Written by Harmon Leon

BUT FIRST SVETLANA


WORLD FAMOUS CLASSICAL CONCERT PIANIST SVETLANA SMOLINA GIVES US SOME GREAT ENTERTAINMENT AVAIALBLE ANYTIME BETWEEN FEB 21 TO MARCH 28 streaming video for ONLY $20. You would normally have to pay way more to see this EXTREMELY TALENTED AND SO INSPIRATIONAL PIANIST.

DUE TO SPACE CONSTRAINTS AND RUNNING THIS FEATURE FOR SEVERAL WEEKS ; I HAVE TO EDIT DOWN. TO SEE THE ENTIRE FEATURE CLICK THE MARCH 8TH ISSUE LINK



Piano Program Director, European Academy of Fine Arts / Piano Conservatory, a division of Irish American University

Piano Program Director of the Philadelphia International Music Festival 
Classical Concerts on the Hill presents Svetlana Smolina, pianist, in streaming concert On Demand from 2pm, February 21, 2021 until Sunday, March 28, 2021.

This concert has been pre-recorded for this event. This performance is on demand, so your link will remain valid beginning 2pm, Sunday, February 21, 2021 until March 28, 2021 no matter which date you purchase tickets for.

Family Streaming Tickets cost $20.00
Single Person Streaming Tickets cost $15.00 now also available online. Please respect the artist and only choose this option if you are watching alone. Thank you.

Svetlana Smolina has performed with orchestras and in recitals worldwide, most notably with Mariinsky Orchestra at Carnegie Hall, New York Philharmonic at Avery Fisher, St.Petersburg, Philharmonic, Orchestra National de France, Odessa and Nizhny Novgorod Philharmonic, Pittsburgh Symphony, New Florida Philharmonic, Shreveport Symphony, New York Chamber.

Performance Videos:

Program information will be available soon.

YouTube Live link will be provided after purchase of tickets.

You can view this concert on your computer or send it to your Smart TV. This LINK provides information and instructions on how to send the stream from your smartphone to your smart TV. We suggest that you set up this link between smartphone and smart TV well in advance of the performance date and time1) . CLICK THIS PURPLE LINK FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND THEN LINK TO PURCHASE TICKETS
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Part 1

Written by Harmon Leon

56 Rare Groovy Photos
Written by Harmon Leon
 
 
Okay, we have some photos that will have you doing double-takes on first viewing. Did you know that sexy pop culture icon, Raquel Welch, was considered for the role of Mary Anne on Gilligan's Island? Well, we got her audition photo. What about Michael Meyers enjoying a Dr. Pepper while taking a break from filming the original Halloween movie. Yup, that's in our gallery as well. Also, we have Tom Hanks in a karate outfit fighting Fonzi, Bruce Lee wearing the coolest clothes you've ever seen, Elvis Presley meeting comedian Rodney Dangerfield - as well as dozens and dozens of photos that will blow your mind and provide you with trivia facts to keep everyone in work carpool interested.
Rest your eyes and get ready for 56 groovy photos that will keep you talking. Onward!
 To View Entire 56 Photos and the GROOVY HISTORY Verbiage ; Click LINK 56
Lynda Carter and skateboarders in the "Wonder Woman" episode called 'Skateboard Wiz' in 1978.
Oh wow! Wonder Woman! This was back in the day, when skateboarding was sort of new. So every TV show tried to tie into the craze; even Wonder Woman, who, apparently, needed to wear a helmet while skateboarding. Safety first for Wonder Woman. This episode had an easy premise: While on vacation in California visiting her teenage goddaughter, non-Wonder Woman, Diana Prince, uncovers an illegal gambling operation while watching a local skateboard competition. Transforming into her alter-ego, Wonder Woman, she is able to bring down the organization with the help of a skateboarder who has a photographic memory.
Spoiler Alert: Wonder Woman apprehends the thugs while pursuing them on a skateboard. In the end, everyone goes out for pizza. The end.
People waiting in line to eat at McDonald's for the first time in Moscow, 1980.
Back in the days before the Iron Curtain came down, you had to wait in line for everything in Russia - including a Big Mac and fries. Though the 1980 arrival of McDonald's in the Soviet Union didn't change everything overnight, it was a shape of things to come. A mass of people lined up outside the American fast food chain and paid the equivalent of several days’ wages for Big Macs, shakes, and french fries. Apparently, they wanted to eat like how the Yankee Pig-Dog Oppressors ate. It was estimated that 30,000 people waited for their chance to enter the world of Ronald McDonald. The Moscow establishment was the largest McDonald's in the world and could seat up to 900 people. What a country!
Audition polaroids taken by casting director Mali Finn throughout the 1980s.
Every actor has got to start somewhere. And before they become famous, these movie icons had to go through the audition process. If you haven't been on an acting audition, the protocol is you first sign in and then have a photo taken. In the case of casting director Mali Finn - her collection of polaroids is a regular who's who - of future Hollywood stars. Finn was responsible for casting such stars as Billy Bob Thorton (pictured above in a red shirt and suspenders), Leonardo DiCaprio (in Titanic), and Russell Crowe (L.A. Confidential) in some of the biggest career-making roles. During her stint, Finn cast roughly 90 movies and television series.
 
Beauty pageant winner, Pam Grier in the 1960s. 
Wow! Before she was Foxy Brown, the future legendary blaxplotation actress Pam Grier was a young hot beauty queen. Look at all the trophies she won! Grier was the very first African American woman to star in an action movie. In the 70s, she was dubbed queen of the blaxplotation genre due to her roles in Coffy, Black Mama White Mama, and of course, Foxy Brown.
Always an innovator, Grier continued to break the acting mold with her role in the 1995 Quentin Tarantino’s 1995 classic Jackie Brown, and as Kit Porter in groundbreaking lesbian TV drama The L Word. But before all that - she was a young, hot beauty queen in the 1960s!
An 18 year-old Tony Hawk poses with one of his signature boards in 1986. 
Tony Hawk might look like a complete dork in this photo - but the man is pretty amazing. Hawk was one of the original pioneers of the sports who skated alongside the original Dogtown and the Z-Boys crew. Among his many achievements, on June 27, 1999, Hawk was the first skater to land a "900," a trick involving the completion of two-and-a-half mid-air revolutions on a skateboard.
Not only is Hawk gifted at skateboarding, but he's also gifted in the brain-area. When he was middle school, he tested with an I.Q. of 144, and teachers recommended placing him in advanced classes. 
Jamie Lee Curtis and her mother Janet Leigh out together at Studio 54 in the 1970s.
In the 70's, Studio 54 was the nightclub to go to in NYC if you were rich and famous. It was a drug-fueled, dancing frenzy for the likes of Andy Warhol, Mick Jagger, Cher, Liza Minnelli, and Michael Jackson. At the peak of the disco craze, Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager opened the club's doors in 1977. The premise was simple, a velvet rope separated the undesirables from entering the club - while the famous and beautiful partied inside. Even future president Donald Trump would frequent Studio 54 - back in the days when he was simply a bankrupt real estate mogul. 
Here's a shot of mother/daughter Janet Leigh and Jamie Lee Curtis inside the legendary club - from back in the day - apparently having just seen a ghost or the trailer to the first installment of the Halloween franchise. 
Up Shortly More of Part 1


56 Rare Groovy Photos
Written by Harmon Leon


ENCORE FEATURE with Two NEW Photos from Eric added in this week from the Opening.

1207 Duval Street 305-296-8900


We start a THRILLING 2 Person Exhibition with Brilliant Artists Gabriella Fiabane and Everyone's Good Friend Eric Anfinson

Here are Two from Gabriella Fiabane
1) Mist and Fog 10 X 10 Oil on Canvas
2) Summer Cottage on Nantucket 16 X 20 Oil on Canvas


Here are Two From Eric Anfinson

1) "Save the Bees" 24 X 18 Oil on Panel
2) "Candellight" 9 X 12 Oil on Linen Panel

and then in a few More Sections in this Issue we'll have 8 Paintings Each from Gabriella and Eric
We Now Start Off with This Week's "Around the World in Photographs". This Week Featuring The Carpathian Mountains in Ukrane. Last Week we Published The Denali National Park and Preserve in "AROUND". I'm Leaving some of the Denali Photos in this Issue ( In these 3 Sections); also go to last Week's Issue for many More Denali Photos https://conta.cc/30meUpS
NOW HERE ARE THE CARPATHIAN MOUNTAINS IN THE UKRANE with an additional Section with more Photos in This Issue after these : The Carpathian Mountains form a 1,500km-long range in Central and Eastern Europe. They stretch west to east in an arc from the Czech Republic to Romania. The Tatra range between Slovakia and Poland is a national park and has several peaks above 2,400 meters. More than half of the Carpathian range lies in Romania, where spruce forests are home to brown bears, wolves and lynxes.
More "Photographs from Around the World" Up Shorty From The Carpathian Mountains and Denali

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"STAND UP FOR A CAUSE" APRIL 18, 2021
"SYMMETRY : THE MUSIC OF JACKSON BROWNE, GLENN FREY, & JAMES TAYLOR" MARCH 25 & 26

RESCHEDULED & POSTPONED SHOWS:
03/16/21: GET THE LED OUT RESCHEDULED: 03/15/22
03/17/21: GET THE LED OUT RESCHEDULED: 03/16/22
03/21/21: T.J. MILLER POSTPONED: TBD
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CAROL TEDESCO SENDS REGARDS AND TELL US ABOUT THIS EVENT FOR SAT. MARCH 27
 
A Pulitzer winning event to benefit A Positive Step of Monroe County
 
On Saturday, March 27, from 10:00am to 6:00pm, the Lilly Pulitzer shop at 600 Front Street in Key West will donate 10% of all sales to A Positive Step of Monroe County to help fund the organization’s 2021 Idle Hands Summer Youth Employment program.
 
The Southernmost island and the Lilly Pulitzer brand share a special historic relationship, as the late, beloved Key West artist and sculptor Suzie dePoo was staff designer for Key West Hand Print Fabrics and created many of the original fabric art designs that became Lilly Pulitzer classics. A Positive Step of Monroe County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has been serving Monroe County’s highest risk kids and their families since 1999. Since 2010, the organization has partnered with the City of Key West to provide summer jobs for Key West High School students through its Idle Hands Summer Youth Employment Program.
 
For more information about the Lilly Pulitzer fundraiser for APSMC, contact Mark Rotella at mrotella@lillypulitzer.com. For more information about APSMC and its various community support programs, contact executive director Billy Davis at apsmccrp@aol.com or visit apsmc.org.
 
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In this vintage 1960s print ad, models showcase fashions by Lilly Pulitzer, whose Florida home-grown and free-spirited fashions reached stellar heights of popularity in large part due to the talents of the late Key West artist Suzie dePoo. On Saturday, March 27, Lilly fans can shop the brand’s latest releases, with 10% of all sales proceeds benefiting A Positive Step of Monroe County’s summer youth employment program.
DE LA GALLERY 419 Duval St. 305-395-2210

Recaptured and Reclaimed
One of Jorge de la Torriente’s most iconic artworks, Anne’s Beach, is a contextual emphasis of the remains of mangrove trees or “driftwoods” that are constantly changing and evolving. Breaking down, bit by bit, each day.
This artistic idea was recaptured during a commission project by the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Amelia Island, Florida. In this case, grand live oaks are slowly reclaimed by the sea due to massive erosion, thus falling onto the shoreline and eventually dragged out to sea.
Like the driftwoods and seascapes that Jorge captures, his style and artistic vision changes, evolves and progresses. Jorge is constantly pushing himself past conceptual and creative barriers through different techniques of photography.
Reclaimed is now available for collecting worldwide. Like the iconic Anne’s Beach, this artwork will only be available to 56 collectors so act fast! Signed and numbered gallery editions of both Anne’s Beach and Reclaimed are selling out quickly so don’t miss out. Click the button below to get yours today.
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ALYSON CREAN CITY OF KEY WEST COMMUNICATIONS
Alyson Crean
Communications Manager
City of Key West
Work: 305-809-1058
Cell: 305-797-0417


The City of Key West held its first public workshop to gather ideas for improving Mallory Square. The workshop was held at the Waterfront Playhouse, and the input was great! The next workshop will be Thursday, March 25th at 5 p.m. at the Community Services Building (the old Citizen building) at 3420 Northside Drive. Please come and share your ideas!
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Key West Police Chief Sean Brandenburg honored three dedicated members of the department for their years of service. Community Service Aide Angie Yanes has been with the department for 15 years. Officer Tiffany Beeman has served for 10 years. Officer Antonio Ane was honored for serving 5 years.


Officer Hernandez started with the City in November of 2011, working in Code Compliance. He had a distinguished and unblemished career spanning over eight years working as a code officer. During this time, he became well known in the Key West community, not only for his professionalism, but his willingness to help people.
In 2019, he attended the Law Enforcement Academy and became a sworn police officer.
Soon after his field training, the Covid-19 pandemic struck. Throughout the year, when it became necessary for police officers to enforce the mandatory mask mandate, Officer Hernandez was the first to volunteer to undertake this task on Duval Street.
“Officer Hernandez comes to work every day with a positive attitude,” said Chief Brandenburg. “He continuously motivates other officers with his contagiously positive attitude.”
Officer Hernandez’s experience in Code makes him a wealth of information to his fellow officers, says Capt. JR Torres. “He displays all of the positive attributes one could ask for in a police officer. He is intelligent, fair, supportive, caring, empathetic, knowledgeable, patient, on time, and overall a great worker.”
“He has proven invaluable to this city and to the Department,” said Chief Brandenburg. Photo 1 Below ; The Chief and Officer Hernandez
 

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Where do tax dollars actually go once you’ve paid them? How does such a small island handle its wastewater and storm water while protecting nearshore waters? How does the City manage its marinas? The answers are just some of the knowledge you’ll gain as a Key West Ambassador.
The City of Key West is kicking off the first Ambassadors Academy class since the pandemic struck. And we’re doing it a little differently. The class will be hybrid, with a mix of on-line participation, in-person sessions, and some facility tours. As always, the City will be following strict CDC guidelines: social distance, temperatures taken, and everyone must wear a mask. Class size is limited.
There is no better way to get to know city government than through the Key West Ambassadors Academy. Registration has begun for Class 34 of the Academy. Applications are posted on the City’s web site at www.cityofkeywest-fl.gov, or you can call Alyson Crean at 305-809-1058 or email pio@cityofkeywest-fl.gov
The weekly classes begin on March 25th and wrap up on May 7th. The class meets every Thursday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for seven weeks.
The Ambassadors program first convened in 2003. During the weekly sessions, representatives of various City departments meet with the group – virtually or in safe limited sessions -- to give an in-depth understanding of the workings of City government.
The list of graduates of the programs looks like a who’s who of Key West that includes city and county commissioners, CEOs and directors of several not-for-profit organizations. The Ambassadors program works under the concept that an educated citizenry is the bedrock of a well-functioning democracy.

In photo 2 below: Class 32 gathers on the steps at City Hall for their graduation ceremony in 2019. Class 33 grads were honored for their participation virtually.

 
MORE FROM THE CITY OF KEY WEST UP SHORTLY
Kristen Livengood
Public Information Officer, Monroe County
Phone/Text: 305-680-8226
 
Twitter: @monroecounty
Instagram: @monroecountybocc

 

MAR. 13TH, 2021
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
DOORS: 5:00P // MUSIC: 5:30-9:00P
SUNSET SERIES AT THE AMP FEAT. HAVANA NIGHTS W. ROLANDO ROJAS & THE ALL STAR BAND
LIVE MUSIC, FOOD VENDORS, LOCAL ARTISANS, KEY WEST SUNSETS
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This event was originally scheduled for NOVEMBER 28, 2020. All tickets purchased for the original date were automatically transferred to the new date of March 13th, 2021. All ages welcome; tickets not required for children 5 and under. Contactless entry available with advance ticket sales at thekeywestamp.com. Masks required to enter and when moving about the venue.
Free parking; bicycle and ride-sharing encouraged.

FURTHER DOWN IN THIS ISSUE IS INFO. ABOUT THE TEMPTATIONS
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BILL AND LINDA KLIPP "Around The World and Key West in Photographs"

Photos by: Bill Klipp

©All Contents All Rights Reserved Bill Klipp 2020

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BILLKLIPP@WKIMAGES.NET

THIS WEEK PHOTOS FROM THE ARTISAN MARKET

Sunday at the Indigenous Park you will find, music, food, clothing, crafts, plants, fruit / veggies, art, you name it all in a nice outdoor walkabout space near the ocean..
Photos by: Bill & Linda Klipp
Check out our online Photo Website at: http://www.KeyWestWanderings.com
More from Linda and Bill Klipp up Shortly
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5711 College Rd. KW, Fla., 33040 305-294-4857
We Now Continue with This Week's "Around the World in Photographs". This Week Featuring The Carpathian Mountains in Ukrane (First 4 Pics). Last Week we Published The Denali National Park and Preserve in "AROUND". I'm Leaving some of the Denali Photos (Last 3 Pics) in this Issue ( In these 3 Sections); also go to last Week's Issue for many More Denali Photos https://conta.cc/30meUpS
MORE FROM THE CARPATHIAN MOUNTAINS and DANELI Up Shortly

WWW.KEYWESTWILDLIFECENTER.ORG
https://www.facebook.com/KeyWestWildlifeCenter
1801 White Street, Key West, 33040
305-292-1008
 
401 Duval St., 33041
Info@Keywsetimpromptu.org

The Edward B and Joan T Knight Remembrance Concert to be held at the Key West Lighthouse on March 14

Impromptu Classical Concerts invites the public to a special free outdoor performance featuring the world renowned Axiom Brass Quintet, at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 14 on the grounds of the historic Key West Lighthouse at 938 Whitehead St.
The event is The Edward B and Joan T Knight Remembrance Concert, in honor of the two late local philanthropist founders of the Edward B. and Joan T. Knight Foundation. That organization was created to continue this couple’s legacy to impact lives, improve communities and inspire others to change theirs and others lives. Impromptu Classical Concerts has benefited substantially from the generosity of this foundation, and so is dedicating the performance to the memory of this remarkable couple.
Since its founding in 2007, the Chicago-based Axiom Brass Quintet has become one of the most awarded brass chamber ensembles in the U.S. Praised for a “High level of musicality and technical ability—clean, clear and precise sound,” by Chamber Music America, the ensemble won the 2008 International Chamber Brass Competition followed by the 2010 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, Plowman Chamber Music Competition and Juju City International Brass Quintet Competition in South Korea. In 2012 the group was also the only brass quintet in 27 years to win the prestigious Chamber Music Yellow Springs Competition and that same year became the only American ensemble to win the Preis de Europa-Stadt Passau in Germany.
Seating for this concert will be appropriately spaced and masks are required. A strict limit of 225 seats will be adhered to.

To reserve, email info@keywestimpromptu.org and remember to provide the name of each attendee. For more information, visit keywestimpromptu.org 
A SHOUT OUT TO JAY AND BARBARA and all my friends at Wyland WWW.WYLANDGALLERIESOFTHEFLORIDAKEYS.COM
623 Duval St. 305-292-4998


March 2021. 
 
Stephen Muldoon: March 12-13. Friday and Saturday 12pm-3pm & 6pm-9pm
Jim Warren: March 19-20-21. daily 10am to close
Oryan: March 25-26-27-28. Thursday 6pm-10pm, Fri & Sat noon to close, Sunday 10am-3pm
Stephen Muldoon is a completely self-taught artist with over 40 years of painting experience. After an extensive career in painting show motorcycles, cars and boats as well as creating frescoes, murals, landscapes and portraits, Muldoon was studying the sunset one evening and the sky looked like copper and the lightbulb went off to paint on metal.
After a years-long progression of developing his own techniques, mediums and processes the magic of metal art was born, creating a whole new level of interaction with the viewer. Being able to do things with trick paint and multiple layering that you could not do on canvas brings a whole new life to his art.
After burying the art under 16 coats of clear, wet sanding in between each coat, and polishing and buffing to a near mirror finish, the final product is what he calls his Ferrari finish.
Unique paints on metal, brings an archival quality to a whole new standard. You don’t have to worry about UV, fading, humidity or moisture. Muldoon believes this is the future of art.
With a watchful eye of the old masters and a hand in contemporary society, this is what Muldoon calls the art of creating Art.

Last week we Featured David Wight's Visit Click this March 8 Issue Link https://conta.cc/30meUpS
as well as Link a Few Lines Down
OTHER SERIES OF "WAVES" FROM DAVID : NEPTUE, CHAMPAGNE, FLEMENCO, & SUNSET TANGO GLASS WAVES
ALSO ; CLICK THIS WYLAND WEBSITE LINK TO SEE SOME VIDEOS OF DAVID WIGHT AT WORK; PLUS SOME MORE OF HIS WORKS


WE NOW FEATURE STEPHEN MULDOON APPEARING AT WYLAND GALLERY MARCH 12 &13 (Perhaps he will be the Gallery on Sunday 3/14 as well). His Paintings Hang All Year at Wyland

Stephen Muldoon is a completely self-taught artist with over 40 years of painting experience. After an extensive career in painting show motorcycles, cars and boats as well as creating frescoes, murals, landscapes and portraits, Muldoon was studying the sunset one evening and the sky looked like copper and the lightbulb went off to paint on metal.
After a years-long progression of developing his own techniques, mediums and processes the magic of metal art was born, creating a whole new level of interaction with the viewer. Being able to do things with trick paint and multiple layering that you could not do on canvas brings a whole new life to his art.
After burying the art under 16 coats of clear, wet sanding in between each coat, and polishing and buffing to a near mirror finish, the final product is what he calls his Ferrari finish.
Unique paints on metal, brings an archival quality to a whole new standard. You don’t have to worry about UV, fading, humidity or moisture. Muldoon believes this is the future of art.
With a watchful eye of the old masters and a hand in contemporary society, this is what Muldoon calls the art of creating Art.

8 MORE PINTINGS FROM STEPHEN MULDOON APPREARING AT WYLAND GALLERY MARCH 12 & 13 UP SHORTLY
Click GREEN LINK FOR MANY PHOTOS AND MORE DETAILS
Although OPEN HOUSE was Last Week; Gracy will be pleased to show you the House
WWW.DOITKEYWEST.COM 305-440-0529 2011 Flagler Ave. 
GRACY@KEYSDIGINET.COM Gracy Lozano Byrne
The below Site has Past and Current Issues of The Keys Blast from Ed Krane & Friends
& Here is her Realty Company Info.

INFO@KEYSINTERNET.COM Gracy Lozano

WWW.REEFRELIEF.ORG 305-294-3100 REEF RELIEF MUSEUM AT 631 GREENE ST
Phone: (305) 294-3100
Post Office Box 430, Key West, Florida 33041--430
Key West Office: 631 Greene Street, Key West, FL 33040

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UPCOMING VIRTUAL CONCERTS Here are a few and then additional gigs later on in the March 15.

FREE FAMILY VIRTUAL CONCERT : PROKOFIEV'S PETER AND THE WOLF
SUNDAY MARCH 14 5PM

Children's imaginations will run wild at this free, family-friendly virtual concert featuring Prokofiev's symphonic fairytale, Peter and the Wolf. This story of a brave, young boy who captures a big, bad wolf, comes to life through the narrator and the instruments that illustrate it.
 
HIT ANYWHERE ON THIS URL LINK BELOW FOR COMPLIMENTARY REGISTRATION
 
VIRTUAL CONCERT BROADCAST
Masterworks V
Sat., March 20 at 8pm

HIT ANYWHERE ON THIS URL LINK BELOW FOR DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION
ONLY $20 "MAKE SURE TO PUT IN "MOZART20"

 
SFSO's 2020/21 virtual season continues with Masterworks V, featuring Ravel’s exhilarating scherzo, Introduction and Allegro; Argentinian-tinged Variaciones Concertantes by Ginastera, widely regarded as one of the most influential and original South American composers of the 20th century; and Mozart’s “Great G Minor Symphony,” Symphony No. 40.

We Continbue with "Western Photos" FROM YOU TUBE PROVIER "OLDSTUFF4ALL" I will Feature about 15 to 20 Still Photos from the Two Videos below in the Next Few Issues ; starting with this March 15 Issue. Of course If you can't wait to see ALL the Photos : Click the Two Links Below. Thanks OLDSTUFF4ALL. 

WESTERN PHOTOS (1887-1892) THE REAL OLD WEST PART 1
From YOU TUBE Content Provider OLDSTUFF4ALL
 
WESTERN PHOTOS (1887-1892) THE REAL OLD WEST PART 2
From YOU TUBE Content Provider OLDSTUFF4ALL
MORE WESTERN PHOTOS UP SHORTLY
1207 Duval Street 305-296-8900

GINGERBREAD SQUARE GALLERY
2021 SHOW SCHEDULE
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JANUARY 11th - MICHAEL PALMER
JANUARY 25th - REBECCA BENNETT & JOHN WHITNEY
FEBRUARY 8th - NYLA WITMORE & CHRISTOS CALIVAS
FEBRUARY 22nd - PAM FOLSOM & TODD BONITA
MARCH 8th - GABRIELLA FIABANE & ERIC ANFINSON
MARCH 22nd -JANE WASHBURN & JANET MUELLER
APRIL 5th - BILL FARNSWORTH & ANASTASIA DUKHANINA

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Gabriella Fiabane

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Gabriella Fiabane is based in Key West FL, and Nantucket MA, where she maintains studios. Drawing and painting was an important foundation of her childhood as she comes from a family of painters and artists.
She is primarily self-taught and has painted full time for the past nineteen years focusing on her instinctive approach to art. In addition she has studied painting with Roberta Marks, M.F.A., Katherine Miller, M.F.A. and A. D. Tinkham, M.F.A. 
Her talent has been recognized by the receipt of numerous honors including having been the 2004 recipient of the Evelyn Kawaler Visual Arts Scholarship in the Florida Keys and the Rodel Foundation of Florida fellowship in 2005. In 2011 she won first place in oil painting at the Artist Association of Nantucket MA summer juried exhibition. 
The artist currently exhibits her paintings in Key West at Gingerbread Square Gallery. She also exhibits regularly in Nantucket, and has shown her work in galleries in Boulder, CO and Silver City, NM. While best known for her landscapes, seascapes and paintings of interiors, Gabriella also works in the figurative and still life genres. Her paintings appear in private collections in the US, Canada, Europe and South America.

A MUST TO GO TO THE GINERBREAD SQUARE GALLERY ARTIST PAGE (BELOW) TO BE BLOWN AWAY WITH DEPTHS AND COUNTOURS AND COLORS, AND FEEL..CAN YOU IMAGINE SEEING THESE MASTERPECIS IN PERSON


1) THE GOLDEN HOUR 16 X 20 OIL ON CANVAS
2) LAST SAIL OF THE SEASON 20 X 16 OIL ON CANVAS
3) A BIT OF FRSH AIR (HOPEWELL MUSEUM NJ) 36 x 36




Eric Anfinson

Eric Anfinson’s journey began in Key West during the fall of 2001. After he moved to the end of the road where the Gulf of Mexico & the Atlantic meet, Anfinson became part of a well-established creative collective. The remote location & unique community continue to offer subject matter for Anfinson’s work.
The People that call this island home and those who pass through, live on in the faces & figures in Anfinson’s provocative paintings.
A self-trained painter, Anfinson’s work is in collections throughout North America & Europe.
Anfinson, a native of Minnesota, paints full time from his Mockingbird Studio in Key West, Florida
STUDIO
Mockingbird Studio - owner : Key West, FL / 2007 – present
Studio artist : The Lemonade Stand Studio & Gallery - Key West, FL / 2004 – 2007

1) THIS SIDE OF EDEN 40 X 30 OIL ON CANVAS
2) WHICH CAME FIRST 24 X 18 OIL ON LINEN PANEL
3) OOLONG MORNING 36 X 24 OIL ON LINEN PANEL
SELECTED GROUP SHOWS FOR ERIC ANFINSON

Untitled : Lucky Street Gallery – Key West, FL / April 2019
Grand Opening : Black Earth Gallery - Cedar Rapids, IA / September 1, 2012
Featured Artist + Purchase Award : Austin Artworks - Austin, MN / August 25-26, 2012
Peace : Lucky Street Gallery - Key West, FL / 2010
Group Show : Lucky Street Gallery - Key West, FL / 2010
SPCTCLR VWS : One Brooklyn - New York / 2009
24 Hour Lock-In : The Lemonade Stand Studio & Gallery - Key West, FL / 2005, 2006, 2007
Art Wine and Water : Historic Seaport - Key West, FL / 2007
Anne Mckee Artist Fund : East Martello, Key West, FL / 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009
The Secret of Salt - release exhibition : Salt Studio - Key West, FL / 2006, 2007, 2008
Groundswell : Salt Studio - Key West, FL / 2005
 
BOOKS
Along The Edges of Beauty - 2011 : author
Art is Life - The Art of Eric Anfinson - 2010 : by John R. Strain

MORE ERIC ANFINSON AND GABRIELLA FIABANE AT THE GINGERBREAD SQUARE GALLERY UP SHORTLY
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Contact: Christina Joy
School Development Director
Office: 305-293-1400 ext. 53428
Cell: 305-240-1324

May Sands Montessori School Application Season Open for School Year 2022

KEY WEST, FL - May Sands Montessori School, Key West’s ONLY tuition-free Montessori school, is now conducting its Open Application Season for the 2022 School Year Admissions Lottery.  Located in the heart of Key West, May Sands Montessori School serves students in grades VPK-8th. Applicants must be Monroe Country residents. The Application period is open until April 23, 2021. The public Admissions Lottery drawing will be held on May 7, 2021.
Application packets and instructions can be found online at MaySandsMontessori.com or picked up at the school’s Front Office, at 1400 United Street #110, Key West, FL 33040. For more information, call 305-293-1400 ext. 53418.

As a Monroe County public charter school, May Sands Montessori School has been providing tuition-free, high-quality Montessori education to residents of the lower keys for almost 25 years. "The Montessori method may be one of the best-kept secrets in education," says school head Lynn Barras. This child-centered, individualized approach was developed over 100 years ago by Dr. Maria Montessori, the first woman physician in Italy and life-long educationalist. The Montessori approach is on the cutting edge of today's school reform movement, which identifies innovations that have been part of Montessori classrooms since 1907. Multi-age groupings, a rich and extensive curriculum implemented with hands-on materials, cross-discipline learning, and care of the global environment are just a few of these innovative characteristics. “We love May Sands Montessori,” one parent reported, “Teachers and staff have created a warm, family atmosphere that nurtures children developmentally and academically to be their best selves.”
MORE "WESTERN PHOTOS" Photos" FROM YOU TUBE PROVIER "OLDSTUFF4ALL" . The March 22nd or 3/29 Issues will Have Part 2

533 Eaton St. 305-296-0458

CLICK RED https://mailchi.mp/tskw/march-2021-exhibitions?e=9428fbe5ab to see the entire E-Mail Campaign discussing the March Exhibitions & Other Events at TSKW..Also in their Usual Large Section Further Down ; there will be a Complete Schedule of "BETWEEN TWO PALMS"

SUNDAYS IN THE GALLERY

Prefer a more private art-viewing experience? Sundays in the Gallery is your chance to grab a few friends and get up close and personal with our latest exhibitions on a Sunday morning or afternoon. Start with mimosas or a glass of wine on the roof, then walk through the galleries, with a knowledgeable guide. Click for details.


OLD TOWN NEW FOLK SERIES VIRTUAL CONCERTS AT TSKW STREAMING LIVE : Info on the March and April Gigs


March 2021 Plogging. Happy Hour Every Wednesday Afternoon 4:30pm-5:30pm                        
3/3 Corner of Ann & Greene Street. 3/10 Corner of Southard & Whitehead Street. March 3/17 Corner of Simonton & South. 3/24 Corner of Simonton & Front Street. 3/31 Corner of Atlantic & Reynolds Street
Early Bird Every Friday Morning 8:00am-9:00am
3/5 Corner of Fort & Truman Street. 3/12 Corner of George & Fogarty Street. 3/19 White Street Pier. 3/26 Mallory Square Parking Lot. April 2 Smathers Beach after the last cross over where the beach ends and sidewalk begins
Dee Dee Green Solid Waste & Keep Key West Beautiful Coordinatorfor the City of Key West Utilities Department. dgreen@cityofkeywest-fl.gov.
305-809-3776
The City of Key West wants to remind residents of a free service for bulk trash pickups. There is no reason for messy of piles of large trash items in the city’s right-of-way. Fast, free unlimited pickup is available for all Key West residents, and it’s just a phone call away.
Before piling old furniture, appliances or other large trash items on the street, just call Waste Management at 305-292-8297 and schedule a bulk waste pickup. They will set an appointment within a few days. On the appointed day, put the trash out. Not only will you help beautify the island, but your neighbors will like you better!
There is no limit on the frequency of pickups.

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In January, Detective Stutz investigated a juvenile battery case that involved over 30 juveniles. This case involved interviewing a large number of suspects and witnesses.
“Detective Stutz went above and beyond,” said Chief Brandenburg, “dedicating an entire week – over 40 hours – to investigate this case. Ultimately, Detective Stutz made five arrests.
“Detective Stutz’s dedication and professionalism bring distinguished professional recognition to the Key West Police Department,” said the Chief.
 
In the photo Below: Detective Thomas Stutz and Chief Sean Brandenburg.
 
MORE FEATURES FROM ALYSON CREAN AND THE CITY OF KEY WEST UP SHORTLY
More of Part 1

Written by Harmon Leon

56 Rare Groovy Photos
Written by Harmon Leon
Billy Joel hanging out by a sign, 1974.
Early Billy Joel was kind of cool. Here he is back in 1974 - showing a lot of irony while drinking in public right next to a sign where it says it's not permitted to do such. Mr. Piano Man grew up in Long Island. His father was a classical pianist born in Germany - who emigrated to America to escape the Nazi regime. Coming from a musical family, Joel has a half-brother, Alexander Joel, who is a classical conductor in Europe.
Not only did Joel take up music at an early age, but he also took up boxing to help defend himself. In fact, as a teenager he successfully boxed on the amateur Golden Gloves circuit. He won 22 bouts, but quit the sport when his nose was broken during his 24th bout. And the rest is Piano Man history.
Kathy Ireland up to bat in a Sports Illustrated photo, 1987.
As far as being a supermodel goes, Kathy Ireland always hit a home run. Not only did she appear in 13 consecutive Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues - but Ireland also has a current net worth of $420 million. That's knocking the ball clear out of the park. Besides having her own brand company, Ireland has appeared in a numerous TV and movie roles. Most notably is the 1988 flick: Alien from L.A. The plot centers on a young woman who visits the underground civilization of Atlantis. Not to say the movie is laughable - but it got a send-up during the fifth season of Mystery Science Theater 3000.
In more recent years, Ireland was also featured on the ninth season of Dancing with the Stars, with her dance partner Tony Dovolani. Sadly, the dancing couple was eliminated in the second week of competition. Boo!
Willie Nelson's mug shot when he was arrested in 1974 by the Dallas Police Department for possession of marijuana.
When you think of Willie Nelson, one of the things that comes to mind is massive amounts of weed. Here is the musical icon's mugshot from when he was arrested for a weed-related-escapade. The musician first landed himself in jail for marijuana possession in Dallas in 1974. A reoccurring motif in Nelson's life, he was arrested again in 2010 when Border Patrol agents stopped his tour bus in Sierra, Texas. They found six ounces of pot on board. What do you expect when you pull over Willie Nelson's tour bus? After that arrest Nelson created the TeaPot party under the motto "Tax it, regulate it and legalize it!"
George Harrison and Pattie Boyd visiting Haight-Ashbury in San Francisco for the "Summer of Love" in 1967. 
George Harrison once said when he visited Haight-Ashbury in San Francisco during the "Summer of Love" in 1967 - it was a defining moment when he knew the hippie movement was over. After spending 6 days in Los Angeles, Harrison and his wife Pattie flew in a private jet up to San Francisco to visit his wife's sister and to see what the deal was with all these American hippies. At the time, Haight-Ashbury was the LSD capital of America and was the home to such musicians as Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead and Janis Joplin.
Boyd said of their experience:
"We were expecting Haight-Ashbury to be special, a creative and artistic place, filled with Beautiful People, but it was horrible – full of ghastly drop-outs, bums and spotty youths, all out of their brains. Everybody looked stoned – even mothers and babies – and they were so close behind us they were treading on the backs of our heels. It got to the point where we couldn't stop for fear of being trampled." 
Not fun to be a Beatle if the hippies turn out to be aggressive.
Catherine Bach on the set of a photo shoot in the early 1980s.
Catherine Bach was one of the queens of the 70s and 80s - with her role of Daisy Duke on the Southern redneck TV show, The Dukes of Hazzard. But besides her comedic portrayal on the show, Bach is best known for a particular article of clothing: her Daisy Duke short-shorts. Back in the day, Bach had her famous legs insured for $1 million. Recently Bach has spoken out about Hollywood's obsession with being skinny and body image. She pointed out that she was slim during her heyday on Hazzards - not from starving herself, but because she was an athlete. She kept herself in shape during her Daisy Duke days by dancing three hours a day, hiking, and swimming.
PART 2 in the March 22nd. or 3/29 Issue of
56 Rare Groovy Photos
Written by Harmon Leon

 Anne McKee Artists Fund Grant Applications available now! 
Bring your project to life with an Anne McKee Fund Grant.

Thank you to the 54 Monroe County Artists who participated in the Annual Anne McKee Fine Art Auction in February. Staying true to our mission: Artists Helping Artists, the proceeds from the annual auction will be available for grants in the 2021 Grant Cycle. Thank you to all our bidders to help to raise $22,000 during this year's online auction. Half will go back to the participating artists, the rest to the Fund.

We are proud to offer grant opportunities to individual visual, performing and literary artists who reside in Key West or the Florida Keys. The AMAF was created to give project-based assistance to individual artists. Grants are awarded on the basis of financial need and/or to promote recognition of emerging talent. Other factors considered are a history of dedication and excellence in the applicant’s area of expertise and their commitment and involvement in the cultural community of Key West and/or the Florida Keys. Grants are awarded at the sole discretion of the AMAF Board of Directors, after fair and careful consideration.
Grants are awarded to successful applicants in varying amounts up to $2000. Previous grant winners may apply every 2 years. Acceptable expenses typically include project material costs, framing, publishing expenses and advertising. Founded by longtime Key West resident and art patron, Anne McKee, the not-for-profit Fund has awarded over $330,000 in grants since its inception in 1994. 

Additionally, there are three special grants awarded to young aspiring artists. Local students and young adults are eligible to receive grants that can assist in the development of their talents in the arts. Youth scholarships are available for 14 years and younger, and 14 years and older. The Jon McIntosh Student Grant for Artistic Advancement, named for lifelong Key West artist and mentor of new artists, Jon McIntosh, is specifically awarded to a high school student to advance their creativity. 

The “Environmental Award” is a unique project based onetime grant earmarked by a donation courtesy of Royal Caribbean International. This grant supports artists doing innovative work with repurposed recycled materials and/or a project with an environmental focus. 
 
Applications and more detailed information are available now at  www.MckeeFund.org. Completed applications must be submitted no later than 5 PM EST on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Grant recipients will be notified of their application status on or before April 14, 2021.

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Bob Bowersox and Melody Moore Send Regards and Send Word about the Very Popular "TWICE TOLD SERIES" : The Special On-Line Streaming Edition from Theatre XP. WWW.THEATREXP.ORG THEATREXPKEYWEST@GMAIL.COM It was Originally just Feb 8-14 ; Now you can watch it anytime. Watch Like a Film in the Comfort & Safety of Your Home : TV, PHONE,PAD & COMPUTER. 6 Talented Actors-3 Skilled Directors-9 Delicious Monologues Each One Delivered TWICE IN two VERY Different Ways

SIMPLE DIRECTIONS TO SEE "TWICE TOLD" : SIMPLY GO ON

Watch Anytime 24/7 Bob and Melody Says "Pull your Bubble or Pod Together and Enjoy"
Donations are Accepted

319 Duval Street Po Box 707, KW, 33041
305-296-9911
info@redbarnthetrea.com
Key West’s Red Barn Theatre will present the fourth online offering of its 41st season with a streaming production of Jane Martin’s funny and provocative “Sez She”, starring a stellar cast of 16 of Key West’s top female actors, directed by the Barn’s artistic director, Joy Hawkins.
The show will run March 8-20 and can be accessed through the theater’s website at redbarntheatre.com. Tickets are only $10, with viewing available 24/7 on any platform with an internet connection, be it TV, phone, or tablet.
“Sez She” is the late Martin’s final play in a series that has featured the broad perspectives on life of modern-day women, told in a series of intimate and revealing monologues. Two previous plays, “Talking With” and “Vital Signs”, have won numerous awards, including the American Theatre Critics Best Play Award. Martin, herself, has been nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for another of her plays, “Keely and Du”.
“Sez She” offers humorous and outspoken takes on everything from the fun of regressing to our childhood to the grownup "wheeee" of sex, from celebrating Damn Fools Day to the virtues of being green (yes…the color green). They touch chords of hilarity, surprise, homespun philosophy, frustration, and even political commentary. Each and every one of them has you hanging on every word.
The actors in the play are: Susannah Wells, George DiBraud, Caroline Taylor, Carolyn Cooper, Erin McKenna, Marjorie Paul Shook, Jessica Miano Kruel, Amber McDonald Good, Gerri Louise Gates, Melody G. Moore, Nicole Nurenberg, Zoe Hawkins-Wells, Vanessa McCaffrey, and Mimi McDonald.
Whether written by a man or woman, Jane Martin’s “Sez She” is a powerful, engaging, provocative play perfectly tuned to the times we are living through right now. The Minneapolis Star-Tribune called it
 “…enormously entertaining, more like a Disney World ride aimed at adults. Lean back, take a deep breath, and grasp the handrail firmly.”
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WWW.KEYWESTGALLERY.COM 601 Duval St. 305-292-9339
Sharon@KeywestGallery.com and 305-292-9339


COMPLETE 2021 SCHEDULE OF VISITING ARTISTS UP SHORTLY

D ARTHUR & LISA WILSON (VIDEO)
THE MARCH 8TH ISSUE HAD A FEATURE ON D ARTHUR AND LISA WILSON'S LAST WEEKS VISIT; HERE ID THE LINK ..OF COURSE YOU CAN ALSO GO TO THEIR SITE TO VIEW MANY PAINTINGS;

Monday, March 15, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM EDT
A newly-curated collection of Peter Max


BILL AND DEB MACK and GARY WELTON (VIDEO)

PETER MAX HANGS YEAR ROUND AT THE KEY WEST GALLERY
MORE PETER MAX FROM THE KEY WEST GALLERY UP SHORTLY

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A Brief Thanks to Roberta DePiero for her Weekly Contribution of allowing us to Re-Publish her Facebook Postings for our ACTIVE 7872 Database to Enjoy her "WEEKLY JOURNEY AROUND TOWN IN PHOTOGRAHS. https://www.facebook.com/roberta.depiero
More "AROUND KEY WEST IN PHOTOGRAPHS" by Roberta DePiero in the March 22nd. or 3/29 Issue
WWW.LETTYNOWAK.COM Letty's Gallery "JAG" 1075 Duval Square (Where Doug Mayberry Realty was) Off of Simonton.
https://www.facebook.com/letty.nowak
305-407-6202
JAGGALLERYKW@GMAIL.COM


WWW.KEYWESTARTCENTER.COM 301 Front St. 305-294-1241



FIGURE DRAWING : Lothar Speer, Via Zoom. Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. January, February and March 2021
 
FINDING YOUR VOICE IN WATERCOLORS
Karen Beauprie
January, February & March, 2021
Via Zoom

DUE TO EXTREME SPACE CONSTRAINTS
PLEASE GO TO THE JANUARY 11 ISSUE link for more details for THE TWO classes

HERE IS MORE FROM BILL AND LINDA KLIPP AT THE KEY WEST ARTISAN MARKET
More from Bill and Linda Klipp "Around the World and Key West in Photographs" In the March 22nd. or 3/29 Issue
Part 2 from Stephen Muldoon

623 Duval St. 305-292-4998


March 2021. 
 
Stephen Muldoon: March 12-13. Friday and Saturday 12pm-3pm & 6pm-9pm

WWW.ZAZOOARTGALLERY.COM  622 Duval 305-294-8925

The NEW Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Keith Richards, KISS, U2, Rolling Stones, Beatles, John Lennon, Led Zeppelin , Don Oriolo, Aerosmith, "Joker" BEE GEES, Rush, Jimi Hendrix, & Bruce Springsteen Photos are in the Gallery and additional material will be in the ZAZOO Usual Section Further Down. If you go to past Issues ; you will see each week many Interesting Iconic Photographs. ( We Have the Past 40 Weeks of URL Links to 40 Past Issues in the Middle of this and every Issue. Here are three New Items . ZAZOO has a Few Different Beatles Photographs Including Hand Signed.
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We are pleased to share a newly acquired
Tom Petty photographic print taken by
 the acclaimed Lynn Goldsmith. 
Only one available for purchase!

Awesome photograph of Tom Petty taken by photographer Lynn Goldsmith in her NYC studio, 1981.

Presented as an Archival Pigment Print.
We have edition # 4/20.
Hand-signed by the photographer Lynn Goldsmith.

Measures approx. 27 1/4" x 21 1/2" framed.
Gallery price $2950.  © Lynn Goldsmith

Lynn Goldsmith's imagery is in numerous collections: The Smithsonian, The Polaroid Collection, The Kodak Collection, The Museum of Modern Art, The Chicago Museum of Contemporary Photography, and the permanent collection of Museum Folkwang. She is a multi-awarded portrait photographer whose work has appeared on and between the covers of Life, Newsweek, Time, Rolling Stone, Sports Illustrated, People, Elle, Interview, The New Yorker, etc. Her subjects have varied from entertainment personalities to sports stars, from film directors to authors, from the extra-ordinary to the ordinary man on the street. Her forty years of photography have not only been an investigation into the nature of the human spirit, but also into the natural wonders of our planet.
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' Twist and Shout ' 

This is the 1st night in America for the Fab Four (John, Paul, George and Ringo) at the historic Peppermint Lounge in New York City on February 7th, 1964, two days before they were to appear on the Ed Sullivan Show. This club is where the ' Twist ' originated. Murray The ' K ', Neil Aspinal, Cynthia Lennon and Louise Harrison can be seen with the Beatles in this fascinating image.

Limited edition giclee of 275 prints hand numbered on
 archival fine art paper.  
Measures approx. 42" x 33 1/2" Framed.
Gallery price $1195.

© Hulton Archive of London/ Michael Ochs



We are pleased to share a brand newly acquired
Stevie Ray Vaughan photographic print taken by
 the acclaimed Lynn Goldsmith. 
Only one available for purchase!
' Stevie Ray Vaughan,1983 ' 

Awesome in-concert photo of Stevie Ray Vaughan at 
 New York City Central Park Summer Stage. Presented as an Archival Pigment Print. We have edition # 3/20. Hand-signed by the photographer Lynn Goldsmith. Measures approx. 26" x 30" framed.
Gallery price $2950. © Lynn Goldsmith
If you would like to add the awesome :Tom Petty, Beatles, Stevie Ray Vaughan photographs to your collection - please call me at 305-294-8925 or email me at James@zazooartgallery.com to order today. 
Best regards, James Curken. Managing Art Consultant. Zazoo Fine Art Gallery
622 Duval Street. Key West, FL. 33040

Drawings Available for Purchase...
' A Simple Question ' From Fabio Napoleoni
 
Marcenivo and Blu share a simple question. 
Original Pen and Ink Drawing on Paper.
Approx. 7 " x 12 " raw.
Measures approx. 21 3/8" x 18 3/4" framed .
Hand signed by the artist, Fabio Napoleoni.
Gallery Price $2150. .
© F.Napoleoni Artworks


Brooke, The Michaels, Stephen, Miranda All send regards. Miranda fills us in on a New Series the Key West Fim Festival Just Started. So Keep Posted with the People and Groups Involved for Additional Information; and to get on Miranda's and KWFF Mailing List; Reach out to Her at INFO@KWFILMFEST.COM
Selected Sundays at The Perry Hotel, presented by the Key West Film Festival and Visualize Entertainment. 
 
All COVID guidelines will be enforced and the The Perry's  expansive outdoor venue allows plenty of space for social distancing, and easy access to their dockside bar, The Barrel House, and food delivery from
Salty Oyster Dockside Bar & Grill. Be sure to come early to grab some food and drinks before the movie!

This Month, we honor Women's History Month

Make sure to make Cinema Sunday at The Perry a monthly event for you, and we'll see you in November for our big 10th Anniversary!

SUPPORT KEY WEST FILM FESTIVAL

KWFF is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
We rely solely on the generosity of our supporters to keep this festival going year after year. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation for #GIVINGTUESDAY to help with this year's festival. You can donate via the link here or email info@kwfilmfest.com for more information.


Make sure to make Cinema Sunday at The Perry a monthly event for you, and we'll see you in November for our big 10th Anniversary!
  • poem https://www.facebook.com/groups/KeyWestPoetryGuild  

  • Our History: The Key West Poetry Guild has met (in some form or other) the first Sunday of almost every month for over 40 years. We carry on the spirit of the Island of the Arts and Robert Frost's Sunday Salon's at the then-home of Jesse Newton Porter on Caroline St, Key West.
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THIS SUNDAY AT THE GARDENS RESORT FEATURED AT THE JAZZ IN THE GARDEN : MARCH 14 SCOTT MARISCHEN & FRIENDS, & MARCH 21 LIBBY YORK & FRIENDS
 Advanced tickets are required and are available HERE
Masks required when unless you are seated AND drinking.
Please Social Distance.


https://www.facebook.com/keywestbotanicalgarden
5210 COLLEGE RD. 305-296-1504
Info@KeyWest.Graden
Secretary@Keywest.Garden
Mmcrae@KeyWest.Garden
Contact : Misha McRAE
              Audrey Thompson and Misha McRae send regrads

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Date:              March 12, 2021
Contact:         Misha McRAE
                       Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden
Managing and restoring the only frost-free tropical humid forest
and botanical garden in the continental United States
a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization
Phone:          305-296-1504
Email:            mmcrae@keywest.garden
Website:        www.keywest.garden
                    
Key West Tropical Forest Presents Sarah Fangman, Fl Keys National Marine Sanctuary-"Reef Restoration in the Florida Keys" 
 
KEY WEST, Florida Keys – The Key West Botanical Garden Society presents Sarah Fangman, Superintendent, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 1:00 pm. Her topic will be “Reef Restoration in the Florida Keys”.  Sarah is responsible for leadership, vision and strategic direction with 20 years of experience working for the National Marine Sanctuary. She has completed over 600 scuba dives in the FL Keys, has obtained a 100 ton Masters Captain License and became a certified submersible pilot. Sarah holds a Master’s Degree in Marine Affairs from the University of Washington. 

This meeting will be provided Online ONLY. To reserve your "seat", please register at https://www.keywest.garden/events/2021-03-17_speaker_series/
 
For more information call 305-296-1504 or visit www.keywest.garden.
We Now Continue with This Week's "Around the World in Photographs". This Week Featuring The Carpathian Mountains in Ukrane (First 4 Pics). Last Week we Published The Denali National Park and Preserve in "AROUND". I'm Leaving some of the Denali Photos in this Issue ( The Next 6 Pics) ; also go to last Week's Issue for many More Denali Photos https://conta.cc/30meUpS
More Up Shortly of This Week's "Around the World in Photographs". This Week Featuring The Carpathian Mountains in Ukrane
WWW.KEYWESTGALLERY.COM 601 Duval St. 305-292-9339


WE NOW CONTINUE WITH PART 2 OF 2 Peter Max Artwork Retrospective in Key West
Monday, March 15, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM EDT
A newly-curated collection of Peter Max

ALSO CLICK THIS URL LINK FOR TSKW LATEST (3/4) E-MAIL CAMPAIGN FOR THE MARCH EXHIBITIONS : https://mailchi.mp/tskw/march-2021-exhibitions-1177692?e=9428fbe5ab
ALSO CLICK THIS E-MAIL LINK TO THEIR MOST RECENT E-MAIL CAMPAIGN GOING OVER SOME OF THE CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

MORE FROM THE STUDIOS OF KEY WEST UP SHORTLY
WWW.FKSPCA.ORG Info@Fkspca.org
5711 College Rd. KW, Fla., 33040 305-294-4857
Tiffany, Tammy, Anima, Jane and the entire Crew at the FKSPCA WWW.FKSPCA.ORG Send Regards and remind you to check out their ADOPTION area on their website https://fkspca.org/adopt/. They sent over 6 MORE Animals for Adoption ..Check out the last batch of adoptions & The $36K Grant from PETSMART CHARITIES from the February 15 Issue https://conta.cc/3jZQgEN

Kobe is a 9 month old, male, pitbull/great dane mix.
Salem is a 2 ½ year old, female, American staffordshire terrier mix.
Cicely is a 4 month old, female, domestic shorthair mix.
Capricorn is a 6 year old, male, domestic shorthair mix.
Oolong is a 3 ½ year old, female, domestic shorthair.
Splinter is a 6 month old, male, hamster.
Big Boy is an 11 Year old 2400 LB Male African Water Buffalo (Large Backyard a Must) & accompanying Bird Companion Should Go With ; but not a Must

 
Michael Robinson
EVERYONE'S GOOD FRIEND MICHAEL ROBINSON PLAYS THE CLASSIC TUNES ; AND PROVIDES A DIFFERENT TYPE OF ENTERTAINMENT EVERY FRIDAY 5-6PM ; click his Facebook Pages directly above
Some Great News from Larry and Jeff at Searle Brothers Nursery and Rain Forest Collection
WWW.RAINFORESTCOLLECTION.COM 954-658-4317 and 954-658-4319 PALMS@RAINFORESTCOLLECTION.COM .

Due to Extreme Space Constraints ; I had to edit out ALL the Photos that were running with this Feature the Last Few Weeks. To see a large sampling of STOCK go to their websites. Go to the March 1 Issue to see ALL the Details; Plus some photos of their Exceptional Stock

At their Nurseries in SW Ranches March 6-8 and March 13-15 "THE 22ND ANNUAL SPRING PLANT EXTRAVAGANZA"
Searle Brothers Nursery, Inc.
6640 SW 172nd Avenue
Southwest Ranches, Florida 33331
Western Broward County

Spring 2020 Schedule:
Friday, March 13th - 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday, March 14th - 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday, March 15th - 9:00AM - 4:00PM
1207 Duval Street 305-296-8900

We now continue with our 3 part ENCORE FEATURE

Starting Monday March 8 An Exhibition from Eric Anfinson and Gabriella Fiabane. Here are 3 More from Eric

1) STUDY IN BLUE AND PINK 7 X 5 LINEN PANEL
2) MEDITERRANEAN SKIES 12 X 9 OIL ON LINEN PANEL
3) HENRI'S GREEN FACE (SOLD) 10 X 8 OIL ON LINEN PANEL
COMMISSIONS / ART IN PUBLIC PLACES ERIC ANFINSON
'Keeper of Time' : Pacelli High School - permanent display : Austin, MN / 2012
'Hometown' : Austin Senior High School - permanent display : Austin, MN / 2012
'The Golden Fish' : Austin Middle School - permanent display : Austin, MN / 2012
'The Bravest Girl' : The Hormel Institute - permanent display : Austin, MN / 2012
'The Red Balloon' : Austin Seniors' Center - permanent display : Austin, MN / 2011
'Sunflower Girl' : The Hormel Institute - permanent display : Austin, MN / Dedicated Oct 4, 2008
 
BOARD MEMBER
Executive Board Member : The Studios of Key West - 2019
Artist Advisory Board Member : The Studios of Key West - 2014 - 19


UP NEXT FOUR MORE WORKS FROM GABRIELLA FIABANE
1 L) NEW EAR DO 12 X 9 OIL ON LINEN
2) R) LITTLE BIT 9 X 12 OIL ON CANVAS
3) SUMMER EVENING 12 X 12 OIL ON CANVAS
4 )COW KEY CHANNEL EVENING 24 X 30 OIL ON CANVAS
A FEW TWO ISSUES AGO WE FEATURED ANNA SWEET HERE ARE THE LINKS TO SEE JUST A FEW OF HER MANY BRILLIANT WORKS. YOU MUST GO TO HER WEBSITE TO SEE SOME AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHY.





WWW.ANNASWEET.COM
You Must go to her Website to see the "Babes" and "Waves" Her Processes are Extremely Unique and One of a Kind. Due to Time and Space Constraints I can't do Justice to Explaining ALL The Various Techniques

533 Eaton St. 305-296-0458


HERE IS THE LINK TO THE PAGE ON TSKW WEBSITE TO SEE ALL THE WORKS FROM THE RECENT WINTER MEMBERS EXHIBITION AND SALE
PLUS
ALSO MUCH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM THE STUDIOS OF KEY WEST IN THEIR USUAL LARGE SECTION

OLD TOWN NEW FOLK SERIES VIRTUAL CONCERTS AT TSKW WWW.TSKW.ORG STREAMING LIVE VIA MANDOLIN. DUE TO SPACE CONSTRAITS PLEASE GO TO THE STUDIOS WEBSITE OR CLICK THIS E-MAIL LINK THAT THEY SENT OUT FOR GREATER DESCRIPTIONS IF THE CONCERTS https://mailchi.mp/tskw/otnf2020-1177580?e=9428fbe5ab

also CLICK from the Studios of Key West Website..Their Concert area



LINDSAY LOU MARCH 25
UP SHORTLY MORE FROM THE STUDIOS OF KEY WEST WWW.TSKW.ORG


631 Greene St. 305-294-3100, REEFRELIEF.ORG ,

Thank you to our Members and Online Community for your support through 2020. If you would like to make a year-end donation to Reef Relief, please visit us at www.reefrelief.org/act/donate. Have a happy and safe new year!
623 Duval St. 305-292-4998


March 2021. 
 
David Wight: March 5-6-7. daily 10am to close
Stephen Muldoon: March 12-13. Friday and Saturday 12pm-3pm & 6pm-9pm
Jim Warren: March 19-20-21. daily 10am to close
Oryan: March 25-26-27-28. Thursday 6pm-10pm, Fri & Sat noon to close, Sunday 10am-3pm

ADDITIONAL SCHEDULES OF VISITING ARTISTS UP SHORTLY


Click this Link for Addition Information and for Reservations
For the New Town Literary Walking Tour
MORE INFORMATION IN THE JANUARY 18, 2021 ISSUE

From Arlo Haskell Executive Director

We will soon be accepting applications again!
Time to start thinking ahead to the not-so-distant future. Next winter, we'll be gathering in Key West once more to share our love of literature, learn from distinguished writers, and enjoy each other's company in person.
As such, we're delighted to announce that next week on March 1st, we will begin accepting applications again for our Writers' Workshops. Students who have already registered with us will receive a separate email confirming their spots. Workshops take place January 10–14, 2022, right after the Seminar.
Joining us will be two-term United States Poet Laureate Billy Collins; Nicole Dennis-Benn, whose latest novel was Oprah Magazine's Best Book of the Year; New York Times bestselling authors Joyce Maynard and Liz Moore; American Book Award winner Bich Nguyen; 2013 Whiting Writers' Award winner Rowan Ricardo Phillips; acclaimed novelist and essay writer Porter Shreve; National Book Award finalist David Treuer; and multiple award-winning author Laura van den Berg.
Enrollment opens again on Monday, March 1st. Please visit our website for workshop details and scholarship information.

TO EXTREME SPACE CONSTRAINST CLICK THIS URL LINK THAT KWLS HAS PROVIDED TO READ THEIR ENTIRE E-MAIL ON THE 2022 WORKSHOP https://mailchi.mp/kwls.org/js2wbkq4if-640409?e=1855a20fff


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We Now Continue with This Week's "Around the World in Photographs". This Week Featuring The Carpathian Mountains in Ukrane


Friends of the Key West Library
700 Fleming Street
Key West, FL 33040
CONTACT
Megan McDowell
C: 305-898-2403


Patricia Kennedy, Allison Rich and Megan McDowell sends regards to all and tells us :
AN AWESOME DOUBLE HEADER ON MARCH 15 : RITA TROXEL and JOHN MARTINI (WOW) (WOW) (WOW)


The Friends of the Key West Library’s popular speaker series will present local favorite Rita Troxel in conversation with sculptor John Martini via webinar on March 15, 2021. All lectures in the 2021 season will be presented online due to the pandemic. As in past years the lectures are free and open to all, but you must register to receive the presentation link. https://www.friendsofthekeywestlibrary.org/registration 
Rita Troxel will be in conversation with sculptor John Martini on the occasion of the publication of her new book, Home at the End of the World. 
Rita Troxel moved to Key West in 1974 with the intent to start a theater with a group of friends from college. Hence Greene Street Theatre came into being and garnered much acclaim thanks to the involvement of Tennessee Williams. Her work has included theater manager and actor, sales clerk, jeweler, extras casting for movies. She worked for Newman and Associates Public Relations firm and spent 22 years as Film Commissioner for the Tourist Development Council representing the Florida Keys to the entertainment industry. She also made a little cameo appearance in Season 3 of “Bloodline.”
John Martini lives and works in Key West, Florida and Veuxhaulles-Sur-Aube, France. He moved to Key West in 1976. While working odd jobs he earned his 50 ton masters captain license and then opened a sailing school at the same time as maintaining a sculpture studio in the abandoned Truman Annex.
His sculptures are shown internationally in galleries and museums including Lucky Street Gallery in Key West, Sandler Hudson Gallery in Atlanta, GA, the Shidoni Annual in New Mexico, Galerie Antoine Laurentin in Paris, France and Galleria Santamarta in Milan, Italy. 
The lectures will be available for viewing following the presentations through the Friends of the Key West Library website.  



Pat@PKCBoston.com 617-797-2431

Facebook event link: https://fb.me/e/3VmzsOifB




Allison Rich
Sr. Library Technician
 
Monroe County Public Library
700 Fleming Street
Key West, FL 33040
305-292-3595


Welcome to the YouTube channel for the Monroe County Public Library. You'll find our story time videos, how-to tutorials, historian talks, and much more. Stay tuned to see our new videos and our favorite recordings.

Our new YouTube channel where our programs and tutorials are posted afterwards.  


RITA TROXEL
JOHN MARTINI
THE KEY WEST BUSINESS GUILD
Their Regular Weekly Section Up Shortly



FROM THE KEY WEST THEATER WWW.THEKEYWESTTHEATER.COM
DEC. 11TH, 2021
TICKETS ON SALE: FRIDAY, FEB. 12TH
DOORS: 6:00P // SHOW: 7:00P
THE TEMPTATIONS AT COFFEE BUTLER AMPHITHEATER

This event was originally scheduled for APRIL 5, 2020. All tickets purchased for the original date were automatically transferred to the new date of December 11th, 2021. Contactless entry available with advance ticket sales at thekeywestamp.com

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WWW.GARDENSHOTEL.COM 526 Angela St. 305-294-2661

Complete Entertainment Schedule in the Hotel, OUTSIDE "Jazz in the Garden" and the Cabaret d'vine Wine Bar/Gallery Up Shortly in their usual Weekly Section.

THIS SUNDAY AT THE GARDENS RESORT FEATURED AT THE JAZZ IN THE GARDEN MARCH 14 SCOTT MARISCHEN & FRIENDS, & MARCH 21 LIBBY YORK & FRIENDS
 Advanced tickets are required and are available HERE
Masks required when unless you are seated AND drinking.
Please Social Distance.

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WWW.COCCOANDSALEM.COM  1111Duval St. 305-292-0072

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United & White St.

ALYSON CREAN CITY OF KEY WEST COMMUNICATIONS
Alyson Crean
Communications Manager
City of Key West
Work: 305-809-1058
Cell: 305-797-0417

Last Week The Features we ran from The City of Key West were; : Crime is Down, KWPD Looking for Motivated Candidates, KCI Tech. to give plans to revitalize Historic Duval. Here are two encore Features.. Go to the Feb 22, 2021 https://conta.cc/3pF4Nqy to see above Features
ENCORE
Editor's Note : The Two Brief Features Below are from a few Months ago; but certainly worth repeating

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The City of Key West has partnered with the Monroe County Tourist Development Council to remind visitors and residents that masks are required to be worn in Key West.
The TDC has funded an additional two dozen pole banners destined to be installed in the busiest commercial areas. The tourism council is also helping to finance production of a portion of 10 overhead street banners.
Besides other measures being taken by both the City and the TDC, Key West portable electronic dynamic messaging signs are also set up at key sites to better inform arriving visitors of the city’s strict mask ordinance.

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THE CITY OF KEY WEST HAS A NEW MASK ORDINANCE
Editor's Note : This Material was sent a few months ago . Of course it's still important that you read it.

The Key West City Commission today amended the City’s mask ordinance in light of the current spike in Covid-19 cases.
After an in-depth discussion, the commission voted unanimously to remove an exemption that had allowed the removal of masks outdoors. The City now requires the wearing of masks any time a resident or a visitor steps out of their residence, they must wear a mask regardless of the ability to social distance
“We’re trying to regain control of our more crowded outdoor areas,” City Manager Greg Veliz told the commission.
During Tuesday’s meeting, the commission discussed creating mask zones for the busiest areas. However, City Attorney Shawn Smith said zoning would create a patchwork that could lead to inconsistency as well as creating a difficulty for enforcement.
To read the ordinance in its entirety, go to www.cityofkeywest-fl.gov.


SUPPORT@SOSFOUNDATION.ORG
SOS FOUNDATION, WWW.SOSFOUNDATION.ORG 305-292-3013 305-699-6543 305-292-3013
SUPPLYING FOOD FOR THOUSANDS OF LOCALS

UPCOMING "BETWEEN TWO PALMS" FROM WWW.TSKW.ORG

Key West Artisan Market Finally Returns


KEY WEST FARMERS MARKET


Contact Sean and Jill for Information about Both Markets.

 Contact: Sean Krikorian
Event Organizer, Daily Plan-it
T: 305-731-3885

also We have been running Larger Features on Both Markets But DUE TO SPACE CONSTRAINTS HAVE HAD TO DELETE DOWN; Click the February 15 Issue for additional Extensive Information


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SHADE & SHUTTER GALLERY. 1102 White Street WWW.SHADEANDSHUTTERKEYWEST.COM ,


We wish everyone peace. Click this Link or go to Website to Order On-LIne. Here is another Shop on-Line Link https://www.shadeandshutterkeywest.com/?mc_cid=f53b339523&mc_eid=0a9e6e439e
Mark and Sarah are Celebrating their 2nd Year Anniversary on White Street. Their Gallery is very Unique with a Mix of Sarah's Brilliant Photography and Mark's Kiln Works. Also they have a Large Selection of their hand made Kitchen Items.

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GAL PAL DAASHIA COCHRAN WEARS Many Hats here in The Keys. One Recently Disc Jockey at Radio WGAY 105.7 Tues., Thur., & Fridays 4-7PM...Of course ; She is Live Streaming on her Facebook from the Radio Station https://www.facebook.com/Daashia1 also WWW.KEYSPARTYSTATION.COM
Here are a few Brief Look Ins to 3 of Daashia Cochran's Recent Radio Shows

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HERE IS ONE OF THE CUTEST ANIMAL VIDEOS YOU PROBABLY HAVE SEEN. A Homeowner and gardener had a few different animals help themselves to his Gardens and then he set up a camera and 1 Groundhog Showed Up, then a 2nd , and then they had 3 Babies. Here is the Facebook URL Video Link, then a Few still pics I took from Video Below ....MUST SEE , and share the URL Link.......

 
A Homeowner Builds A Veggie Garden For Family Of Groundhogs
Since He Thinks 1 Groundhog is stealing his veggies from the HomeOwners Garden — and can't believe it when the Groundhog Brings the Entire family over.
Here is the Link to Homeowners (The Kind Gardener's Facebook Site ; where he has many other Really Cute Animal Videos
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WWW.WATERFRONTPLAYHOUSE.ORG 407 Wall St. 305-394-7445. Go to their website to see Updates

WE'RE TAKING A BREAK TO INSURE YOUR SAFETY
A message from Managing Artistic Director Tom Thayer.

With the number of COVID cases rising rapidly, we have decided to take a break from the season. Our Waterfront Welcome Back Revue has been cancelled, Every Brilliant Thing, the marvelous new play starring Arthur Crocker has been postponed and our beloved revival of The Rocky Horror Show has been postponed.

Please follow our website for updates to our schedule and please, MASK UP!

Tom Thayer, Managing Artistic Director, Waterfront Playhouse, 305-294-5015
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WWW.THEKEYWESTTHEATER.COM 512 EATON ST.
305-985-0433 Info@Thekeywesttheater.com
Kelly and Nick Norman
Please check for Updates on ALL events Scheduled in 2020 that may have a re-scheduled Date and ALL the events that have recently been Announced at the MANY Venues that are Involved.Keep up the Great Work : Kelly and Nick and your entire Staffs.
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CONCH RECORDS
WWW.CONCHRECORDS.COM 305-587-9830 Cliff
Production@conchrecords.com
CLIFF PRESENTS MANY MIDDLE KEYS VIDEOS

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WWW.KEYSUNITEDWAY.ORG 305-735-1929 Greetings from Rebecca Zehr


United Way of Collier and the Keys is offering FREE tax preparation for Monroe County residents with limited incomes. Due to the pandemic, the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program will assist clients remotely in 2021.
The VITA program is designed to help residents complete their annual tax return and ensure that these taxpayers receive every available benefit. VITA volunteer tax preparers are IRS-certified and able to complete simple federal tax returns, including identifying available credits. This service is available to residents with a household income less than $57,000 in 2020 and there is absolutely no charge to the taxpayer. More details are available at KeysUnitedWay.org/VITA.


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LARRY BAEDER WITH GUEST MUSICIANS EVERY WED. NIGHT AT MANGROVES MAMAS 6-9PM. Co-Hosted by Dora Gholson
Open mic night at Mangrove Mama's. We are thrilled to have Larry Baeder hosting our open mic night. Hope to see you all there!! #openmicnight #openmic #musician #floridakeys
Mile Marker 20


1102 White Street 305-767-3769
sarah@shadeandshutterkeywest.com

CELEBRATING THEIR SECOND YEAR ANNIVERSARY. Mark and Sarah

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DR. JOHN "JACK" NORRIS WWW.KEYWESTDOCTOR.COM
305-296-1022 305-432-0489 508 Southard Street

Dr. John "Jack" Norris Receives an Honor from The Conch Nation
Dr. Norris Receiving an Honor during the Conch Republic Nation's Annual Independence Celebration at Mallory Square (Directly Below)

The Feb 5 Video discusses his UNSUNG HERO AWARD BRIEFLY + THEN 3/5,3 & 2 Videos Include Dr. Norris Observations about Masks in Town. This Editor has noticed on a recent Errand Car Ride on Popular Larger Streets at 7:30A that 2 out 10 people are Not Wearing Masks and Most were just INCHES apart with many going opposite directions (showing they did not know each other). Even if you are Hopefully Not Infected with Covid-19 your NOT Wearing Masks Causes Much Anxiety from people you pass. WE ARE SO CLOSE TO HAVING THIS PANDEMIC OVER WITH AND YOU NEED TO BE A TEAM PLAYER. PLEASE DO THE RIGHT THING AND WEAR MASKS when Around Others OR MOVE TO TEXAS OR MISSISSIPPI.

ANSWERING A QUESTION? RE : Testing
THE FEB 11 VIDEO GOES INTO A LITTLE GREATER DETAIL OF THE VACCINATION process going on along with Key West STATISTICS on Receiving the First Dose.
Feb. 9 https://www.facebook.com/457840690999073/videos/243206607425645
Feb 8 https://www.facebook.com/457840690999073/videos/455304162510822

TO SEE PAST FROM FEB 9, 2021 TO DEC 28, 2020 Hit the March 1, 2021 Issue Link
to see Sept 2020 to Dec 27, 2020 GO TO the Nov 30 Link https://conta.cc/36heTYj

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A Brief Sentence from Dr. Norris Brief Acceptance Speech "I am honored to serve the Conch Republic as it’s Medical Review Officer. Thank you Admiral Finbar Gittelman, Secretary of State Jim Gilleran and the entire Conch Republic Leadership for this designation." CLICK THIS LINK FOR THE 20 MINUTE VIDEO OF THE CEREMONY.
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Guild Hall Gallery 614 Duval St. 305-296-6076

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Owned by one of my Favorite People Karen Wray;

Collections, Key West Gallery
Open by appt., give a call, we’re typically just down the dock!
305-923-4778  6810 Front St, Stock Island
https://www.keywestwoodworks.com/gallery

Havana Day Dreaming brings together artists of Havana and Key West with a special spotlight for Key West's, Cuban American, Enrique delValle, painting Key West in the 50's.        
Show runs thru March 3rd.

March 13th & 14th 

Steve Bickis Paints Key West
Show runs thru March 31st

Private Viewings by Appt




LUXURIOUS GIFTS & ADORNMENTS

Balancing acts, agility games & toy chests with visually and tactically inviting blocks, all vie for an any age attraction. 
Kinetic sculptures and dining room centerpieces are displayed on eloquent shelving made of glass and polished wood.
Vintage cashmere rests in a finely made blanket chest, while Gems & jewels sparkle all the more from the hue of antique lamps. 
Our gallery showroom is an all open window space, lending itself optimum for a safe and casual viewing.
Our space has the audacious claim of being able to re-invigorate your imagination! Do Come.

MARGO ELLIS JUST FINISHED HER EXHIBITION AT COLLECTIONS; Perhaps there are still some of her works Hanging.

LENA HELPS KAREN AND JIMMY HOST WITH BAR THEN TWO IMAGES OF STEVE BICKIS WORKS


Next Special Business Mixer : April 14th at NAIL BAR (DUVAL SQUARE)
Next Luncheon at The Marriott Beachside April 7 Marriot Beachside Noon-1pm

LINK TO THE Tourist Developement Center

PRIDE FOLLIES MAY 22, 2021 (DUE to Smaller Print Below in Flyer ; go to the KWBG Sites for More Info..)
HERE IS THE 6 MINUTE VIRTUAL AIDS DAY 2020 VIDEO CELEBRATION LINK
AND HERE IS THE KEY WEST AIDS MEMORIAL WEBSITE

281 Front Street 305-295-6616

1 ) Custom House
281 Front Street 305-295-6616

2) Key West Lighthouse + Keepers Quarter 305-294-0012
938 Whitehead St.

3) Fort East Martello Museum 305-296-3913
3501 South Roosevelt Blvd.

4) Tennessee Williams Museum 305-204-4527
513 Truman Ave.

March 5, 2021 – (Key West, FL).  Key West’s legendary Duval Street is celebrated in a new exhibition at the Custom House Museum
 
The Key West Art & Historical Society is pleased to announce the opening of “The History of Duval Street: The Longest Street in the World,” an exhibition honoring the island’s main thoroughfare staged in the Bryan Gallery at the Custom House Museum, 281 Front Street. Curated by Cori Convertito, the exhibition features images, objects and artwork dating from the 19th century to the present day representing several of the people, buildings and events connected to Duval Street.
 
Duval is the most recognized street in the Florida Keys and is whimsically nicknamed “The Longest Street in the World” since it runs from Gulf of Mexico all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. Home to architectural gems such as St. Paul’s Church, The Strand Theater, the San Carlos Institute and the Southernmost House, it has also hosted iconic bars and restaurants including Sloppy Joe’s, the Bull & Whistle, The Chart Room, Shorty’s, Delmonico’s and many more.
 
“The pulse of the island, both historically and presently, beats from this particular street. When the military established themselves in Key West, they did so on the northern end, near the deep water port,” says Convertito. “From there, Duval grew in length and importance to wreckers, spongers, cigar manufacturers, tourists and residents.”
 
A few of the remarkable objects that will be on display include a 100-foot section of the “Sea to Sea” Rainbow Flag that was spread 1.25 miles from the Gulf to the Atlantic in 2003 and a silk menu from a luncheon held at the Russell Hotel in honor of Ulysses S. Grant’s visit to the island in 1880. Intaglios illustrating several Duval Street buildings created by Cuban-American artist Mario Sanchez will also be presented to visitors.
 
“So much of our island’s heritage is connected to that one-and-a-quarter mile thoroughfare,” adds Convertito. “By mounting this exhibition, the Society hopes to enlighten visitors on the historical importance of Duval Street that extends well beyond its bars and restaurants; we must honor the people, the buildings and events that shaped our story.”
 
“Duval Street: The Longest Street in the World” launches with an exhibit opening on March 19, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. that is open to the public. Social distancing and masks will be required in order to adhere to local and CDC guidelines. The exhibition runs until August 2021 and is sponsored by the Helmerich Trust and the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs. For more information call Cori Convertito, Ph.D., at 305-295-6616 x112, email her at cconvertitofarrar@kwahs.org, or visit kwahs.org/exhibitions.  Your Museums. Your Community. It Takes an Island. 
305-295-9112 922 Caroline Street
Nadine@Wevegotthekeys.com
Nadine Grossman Orr : CEO & President
Lindsey : Dir. of Events
Trevor : Marketing Diirector

At The Very Beginning of this Issue ; You'll see Nadine and her Staff Involved in Helping ALL of Us with this Horrible Pandemic. Thank You.
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THE TOURIST COUNCIL OF THE FLORIDA KEYS : EVERY MONTH THEY PRODUCE THE ON-LINE "THE KEYS TRAVELER" Filled with very informative Features. They have an Extensive Website filled with Feature Articles, Photographs, & Videos. Their website gets updated evey month.

THE TDC HAS THEIR MARCH 2021 "KEYS TRAVELER" out along with their Monthly Updates to their Website.The KEYS TRAVELER is a Wonderful On-line Monthly Presentation of the Brilliance that is the Keys. Outstanding Job TDC.


MARCH
https://fla-keys.com/keys-traveler/


This Link will take you to Many TDC Features

DUE TO SPACE CONTRAINTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO INSERT ADDITIONAL TDC MATERIAL. Of Course ; click the sites above to be taken to their March 2021 KEYS TRAVELER and Their Website (which is Constantly Updated) for a Wealth of Information and Entertainment.
A Featured Lead Story from the March "Keys Traveler" Is Up Shortly. The Featured Story is about a very well done Keys TV Show : Produced by Christina Wilson called "Island Hopping"

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In the Next Few Issues Our Photographic Exhibitions of Beautiful Places Around the World Features Continues (Many of the Recent weeks contained the following) : Erawan National Park Kanjnaburi Thailand, Hawa Mahal Palace in Jaipur India, Barcellona Spain, Poco Da Ribeira Do Fernandez on Flores Islands, Azores, Palamos Spain (Charming Costa Brava Fishing Village), Yosemite National Park, Flores Island, Grand Tetons National Park Wyoming, Kyoto Japan (Ninomaru Gardens), Derbyshire England, Amboseli Nakuru Air Safari from Watamu /Malindi, Benagil Cathederal, Caves of the Coast of Algarue / Lagoa - Portugal, a Few Wildlife / Nature Reserves, Derbyshire England, Amboseli National Park Kenya, Lofoten :Nordland Norway, Tatra Mountains in Poland

Great Features, Photos of the Day, Hundreds of Photo Galleries, and Extensive Special Events Sections.
Of course go to his site to see this Entertaining and Very Informative Website
Every Week Johnny White Covers Event and inserts about 12-60 Photos from each event in His On-Line Magazine; and Johnny Shares some with us. Of course just like ALL of Us in the Media and Event Attendees; Our Activities are Limited. So Johnny has Provided Us with Many Photos from Past Features He has Done in His On-Line Magazine WWW.MILEZEROKEYWEST.COM

DUE TO SPACE AND TIME CONSTRAINTS ; WE'LL HAVE MORE PHOTOS FROM MILE ZERO IN THE MARCH ISSUES. PLEASE GO TO THEIR SITE TO ENJOY THOUSANDS OF ARCHIVED PHOTOS
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