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The beginning of December is another great time to come to Key West ( Like is there a Bad time? ). We jokingly refer to it as our second September. The weather is still perfect and the hotel rates have not gone up for the peak season. Plus the island is very quite most people are busy getting
ready for the holidays and do not travel. This all changes the day after Christmas right thru New Year.

Friday & Saturday, November 30 - December 1 / December 7 & 8
Key West InnKeepers Association presents A Lighted Historic Inn Tour. Nighttime tour of six historic inns. Local restaurants provide refreshments. 5 - 8 p.m. Key West. 800-492-1911. www.keywestinns.com

Saturday, December 1 – Monday, December 31
Key West Art and Historical Society presents: "In Their Own Words - the Lighthouse Keeper's Story. Experience the holidays at the Lighthouse, and learn about the life of the keepers and their families. Open daily. Key West Lighthouse Museum, 938 Whitehead St., Key West. 295-6616. www.kwahs.com

Sunday, December 2
South Florida Center for the Arts Concert Series presents 12th Annual Historic Holiday Candlewalk. Stroll historic Tavernier singing Christmas music by candle light. 6 p.m. Tavernier Hotel, MM 91 oceanside, Tavernier. www.sfca-arts.org               

Saturday, December 1
Swing Dance and birthday party honoring 'Queen of Swing' Norma Miller's 88th birthday. $10. Bottlecap Lounge. 1128 Simonton St., Key West. 296-9694. www.normamillerswings.com

Saturday, December 1
Habitat for Humanity presents Breakfast with Santa. 9-11 a.m. Sugarloaf Lodge, MM 17 Overseas Hwy., Sugarloaf Key. Reservations and details 745-3741.

Saturday, December 1
"Miniatures." Works by the gallery's artists. Artist reception. 5-7:30 p.m. The Artists Gallery at DeClue's Fine Art Printing and Framing, Tavernier Towne Shop Cntr. MM 91.3, Tavernier. 852-4840.

Saturday, December 1 - Saturday, December 15
Front window showcase: Kimian shows beautiful Gyotaka – hand painted fish prints. Open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Artists In Paradise Gallery, Big Pine Shopping Plaza, MM 30, Big Pine Key. 872-1828.

Saturday, December 1 - Monday, December 31
Small Holiday Treasures. 10-6 daily. Gallery on Greene, 606 Greene St., Key West. 304-2323. www.galleryongreene.com

Sunday, December 2
South Florida Center for the Arts Concert Series presents Historic Holiday Candlewalk Stroll Historic Tavernier singing Christmas music by candle light. Refreshments. Free. 6 p.m. Meet at Old Tevernier Hotel Courtyard MM 91 Overseas Hwy. Tavernier. 304-9059.

Sunday, December 2
Old Stone Methodist Church presents Handel’s Messiah. 25th annual community concert. Rehearsal 2-5 p.m. Performance 8 p.m., Corner of Eaton & Simonton Streets, Key West. 294-1409.

Dec. 2
Tree Trimming and Toys for Tots Drive 5:00 p.m.
Prizes for Original Ornaments & Complimentary Holiday Beverages  http://www.schoonerwharf.com/

Friday, December 7
Phantom of the Opera 1924 silent movie with Lon Chaney. Featuring pipe organ accompaniment by George Krejci. 8 p.m. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 108 Ocean Dr., Tavernier. 852-0621.

Friday, December 7
Customer appreciation night. Open house. Meet the artists, view demonstrations and make purchases at discounted prices. Refreshments 6-9 p.m. Island Arts Co-op Gallery, 1128 Duval St., Key West. 292-9909.

Saturday, December 8
"Art on the Porch." Key West Artist Caren Ragan and her new tropical works in oil. Open daily 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Bougainvillea House Gallery, MM 53.5 Gulfside, Marathon. 743-0808. www.bougainvilleahousegallery.com

Friday, December 7 – Saturday, December 8
“Round the World Holiday.” Annual Florida Keys Community College - Keys Chorale holiday concert. $20/$30. December 7, 8 p.m.; December 8, 2 p.m. Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Rd., Key West. 296-1520. www.keystix.com

Saturday, December 8
Opening Gala for the 11th Annual Christmas Exhibit. 6 - 9 p.m. Marathon Garden Club, 5270 Overseas Hwy., Marathon. 743-4971. www.keysy.com/mgc

Sunday, December 9
Winterfest 2007 "Art & Music in a Natural Key." Demonstrations, performances, children's activities featuring art, music and the natural environment. Free admission & parking. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, MM 31 Overseas Hwy., Big Pine Key. 872-2411.

Monday, December 10
Key West Garden Club's Holiday Cocktail Party. View the beautiful Christmas decorations at the Fort over cocktails and canapes in the courtyard at the West Martello Tower. 5:30-8:30 p.m. West Martello Tower, Atlantic Blvd. at Higgs Beach, Key West. 292-1442.

Monday, December 10 - Saturday, December 29
Marathon Garden Club presents 11th Annual Christmas Exhibit. Marathon Garden Club, 5270 Overseas Hwy., Marathon. 743-4971. www.keysy.com/mgc

Wednesday, December 12           
The Studios of Key West presents lecture and presentation on Elizabeth Bishop in Key West. Made possible by a grant from the Florida Humanities Council. Free. 7 p.m. Armory Building, 600 White St., Key West. 296-0458. http://www.tskw.org/

Wednesday, December 12
“Bobby in the Lobby Cabaret.” 8 p.m. Tennessee Williams Grand Foyer. 5901 College Rd., Key West. 296-1520. www.keystix.com

Wednesday, December 12
"Luxumbourg to Key West." Oil paintings from the body of work on exhibit at the Europa Museum in Luxembourg by Marianne Motches. Reception 6-9 p.m. Suzy Starfish Gallery, 912 Duval St., Key West. 292-6624. www.suzystarfish.com

Wednesday, December 12           
The Studios of Key West presents lecture and presentation on Elizabeth Bishop in Key West. Made possible by a grant from the Florida Humanities Council. Free. 7 p.m. Armory Building, 600 White St., Key West. 296-0458. www.tskw.org

Thursday, December 13
Key West Art Center. Christmas party. Free and open to the public. 1 p.m. Key West Art Center, 301 Front St., Key West. 294-1241.

Friday, December 14
Ninth Annual "Pride Follies." Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Rd., Key West. 296-1520. www.keystix.com

Saturday, December 15 - Sunday, December 16
Florida Keys Art Guild Outdoor Art Festival. Lorelei Restaurant Field, MM 81 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada. 289-7656.

Dec. 15
Schooner Wharf Bar/Captain Morgan Lighted Boat Parade 8:00 p.m.
17th Annual - The holidays magical nautical display of lights and creativity. The judges stand is located at Schooner Wharf A "not to be missed event."   292-3302   http://www.schoonerwharf.com/

Saturday, December 15
Keys Community Concert Band presents "Sounds of the Season." Outdoor concert; bring blankets, lawnchairs. Free. 4 p.m. Key Largo Community Park, MM 99.6 Oceanside, Key Largo. 853-7294. www.keyscommunityconcertband.org

Saturday, December 15 - Monday, December 31
Front window showcase: Watercolor batik on rice paper by Gale Upmal. Open Daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Artists In Paradise Gallery, Big Pine Shopping Plaza, MM 30, Big Pine Key. 872-1828.

Dec. 16
Schooner Wharf Bar Lighted Boat Parade Awards Ceremony 6:00 p.m.
Over $13,500 in Prizes awarded to top 12 vessels. $1,300 Free Raffle for all participating parade vessels.
292-3302   www.schoonerwharf.com/

Sunday, December 16
Performance at St. Paul's presents Music Room Students Annual Christmas Recital.  Adults $10/ Students free. 7 p.m. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 401 Duval St., Key West. 296-5142.

Sunday, December 16
Key West Pops Holiday Cheer à la The Hollywood Palace. Join the Key West Pops and your host, Randy Roberts, for a seasonal program inspired by the famed TV variety show from the 1960's. $40, $60, $100. 8 p.m., Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Rd., Key West. Call 296.6059 for tickets through 11/23/07; After 11/23, tickets available by calling 305.295.7676 or www.keystix.com

Sunday, December 16
MCT Annual Christmas Concert.  Free.  6 p.m.  Marathon Community Theatre, MM 49.5 Overseas Hwy., Marathon. 743-0994. www.marathontheater.org

Tuesday, December 18
The Santa Show. A night of music and dancing on the grounds of the school. Free. Bring lawn chair and blanket. 6 p.m. Joyce Bennett School of Dance & Performing Arts, 1300 Almay Street, Key Largo. 852-5395. www.joycebennettdance.com

Tuesday-Saturdays, December 18 - January 26
BARK. Music and Lyrics by David Troy Francis. Directed by Joy Hawkins, choreography by Penny Leto. 8 p.m. Red Barn Theatre, 319 Duval St., Key West. 296-9911. www.redbarntheatre.org

Tuesday-Saturdays, December 18-January 12
The Key West Players present THE BEST MAN by Gore Vidal. A political pot-boiler. Humorous and gripping. 8 p.m. Waterfront Playhouse, Mallory Square - Tift's Lane, Key West. 294-5015. www.waterfrontplayhouse.com

Thursday, December 20
Group artist painting and sculpture: Ann Burroughs jewelry. Harrison Gallery, 825 White St., Key West. 294-0609. www.harrisongallery.com

Saturday, December 22
Keys Community Concert Band presents "Sounds of the Season." Outdoor concert; bring blankets, lawnchairs. Free. 4 p.m. Islamorada Founders Park, MM 87, Bayside, Plantation Key. 853-7294. www.keyscommunityconcertband.org

Sunday, December 23
Performance at St. Paul's presents Annual Christmas Concert. 4 p.m. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 401 Duval St., Key West. 296-5142.

Wednesday - Friday December 26-28 '07/January 2-4 '08
Key West Art and Historical Society presents: Holiday ARTCAMP Art and Science projects for kids grades 1 - 5, based on the life and times of the Key West Lighthouse families. Prices TBA. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Key West Lighthouse Museum, 938 Whitehead St., Key West. 295-6616. www.kwahs.com

Thursday, December 27
Free Writing Seminar, Book Reading and Group Discussion by Trinidad Joe of his new book, Santa's Key West Vacation. 9:30-11 a.m. Key West Library, 700 Fleming St., Key West. www.trinidadjoe.com

Friday, December 28
Clinton and Daniel Curtis in Concert. Special guests and accompaniment by Vincent Zito. A gala evening to benefit Wesley House Family Services. Tickets $55-S100. 8 p.m. Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Rd., Key West. 296-1520.

Friday, December 28- Saturday, December 29
Old Island Restoration Foundation presents 48th Annual House and Garden Tours. $25. 4 - 8 p.m. Five private homes and gardens, Key West. Call 294-9501 for tickets and info. www.oirf.org

Friday, December 28 - Sunday, December 30
Florida Keys Art Guild Outdoor Art Festival. Bayview Park, Corner of Truman and Eisenhower, Key West. 289-7656.

December 31
Key West New Year’s Eve Celebrations
The festivities include a “conch shell drop” at Sloppy Joe's Bar, 201 Duval St.;
They lower a 6-foot red high heel shoe carrying drag queen Sushi at the Bourbon Street Pub/New Orleans House complex, 724 Duval St.
They lower a pirate wench from the mast of the tall ship Liberty Clipper in the island city’s Historic Seaport.
You don’t want to miss the Schooner Wharf Bar’s original New Year's Eve tradition the "Lowering of Pirate Wench" from mast of the Schooner Liberty Clipper, accompanied with cannon blast.

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