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OK you had enough it is cold outside and you are heading
south. You will find the it is still a
little on the quite side in Key West until Presidents Day weekend. Then it fill
up with families
from up north. The public schools close in some of the states in the northeast.
But once you
all the cold weather you can stand come on down.
Friday, February 1 - Saturday, February 2
Key West Symphony presents works by Copland, Bernstein, Leibermann,
Tchaikovsky. Guest artist Jeffrey Biegel, piano. 8 p.m. Tennessee Williams
Theatre, 5901 College Road, Key West. For ticket info call the symphony office
at 292-1774. keywestsymphony.com.
Tuesday-Saturdays, February 2 - March 8
SHEL SHOCKED by Shel Silverstein. Directed by Gary McDonald. 8 p.m. Red Barn
Theatre, 319 Duval St., Key West. 296-9911. redbarntheatre.org.
Friday, February 1
Pelaez & Etury Studios presents a Mid-Season Art Event. 6 p.m. Voltaire
Books. 330 Simonton St. Key West. 296-3226. voltairebooks.com
Saturday, February 2
"Key's Images Past & Present." 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, February 2 - Sunday, February 3
Florida Keys Art Guild Outdoor Art Festival. Lorelei Restaurant Field, MM 81
Overseas Hwy., Islamorada. 664-3571.
Tuesday, February 5
Tennessee Williams Theatre "Encore Series"
presents I LOVE A PIANO. An
Irving Berlin musical review. 8 p.m. Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College
Rd., Key West. 296-1520. keystix.com.
Thursday, February 7 - Sunday, February 10
Friends of Fort Taylor present Civil War Days 2008. Living history
demonstrations, battle reinactments, Duval St. parade, candle light tour of Fort
Taylor. Ft. Zachary Taylor State Park, entrance at Southard & Thomas Streets,
Key West. 292-6850.
Thursday, February 7
"Heart's Delight." Jewelry from seven artists and romantic quote paintings by S.
Maas. Artist Reception. 6-9 p.m. Suzy Starfish Gallery, 912 Duval St., Key West.
292-6624. suzystarfish.com.
Friday, February 8
Lynda Carter in concert. $35, $45, $75. 8 p.m. Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901
College Rd., Key West. 296-1520. keystix.com.
Saturday, February 9
Local author Ben Harrison booksigning. Undying Love. Free. 4 p.m.
Voltaire Books. 330 Simonton St. Key West. 296-3226.
Saturday, February 9 - Sunday, February 10
Pigeon Key Art Festival. Juried outdoor art show. Music, food, art raffle.
$7 adults/$3 students/children free. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Marathon Community Park,
MM 49 Overseas Hwy., Marathon. 289-9555.
Sunday, February 10
36th Season Impromptu Concerts presents Opera "La Boheme" Seven outstanding
singers in a concert staging of the Puccini masterpiece. $20. Under 19 yrs Free.
4 p.m. Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Rd., Key West. ksdempster@earthlink.net.
Monday, February 11
Exhibit featuring works of Henry Peter & Pamela Folsom. Opening reception
5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Exhibition continues through Feb. 17th. Gingerbread Square
Gallery, 1207 Duval Street, Key West. 296-8900. gingerbreadsquaregallery.com.
Tuesday, February 12
JACQUES BREL - LOVE AND WAR. Directed by Joy Hawkins. One night only. 8 p.m.
Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton St., Key West. 296-9911. redbarntheatre.org.
Tuesday, February 12
The Spencers - Theatre of Illusion. 8 p.m. Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901
College Rd., Key West. 296-1520. keystix.com.
Tuesday, February 12
South Florida Center for the Arts Concert Series presents
Puccini's "LaBoheme"
Seven singers perform this classic opera in concert style. 8 p.m. Coral Shores
Performing Arts Center, 89901 Old Hwy. (MM 89), Tavernier. 304-9059.
sfca-arts.org.
Thursday, February 14
Member meeting followed by artist demo.
Free and open to the public. 1 p.m.
Key West Art Center, 301 Front St., Key West. 294-1241. keywestartcenter.com.
Friday, February 15
Mannequins in Paradise Auction. Decorated mannequins created by Keys artists
on display and auction. 6 - 9 p.m. Artists In Paradise Gallery, Big Pine
Shopping Plaza, MM 30, Big Pine Key. 872-1828.
Friday, February 15
Purple Isles Art Guild presents
"Birds in Nature.” Art among the gardens.
Francis Tracy Garden Center, Key Largo. 852-7494.
Friday, February 15 - Saturday, February 16
Old Island Restoration Foundation presents 48th Annual House and Garden
Tours. $25. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Five private homes and gardens, Key West. Call
294-9501 for tickets and info. oirf.org.
Saturday, February 16
Keys Community Concert Band outdoor concert. "That's Entertainment." Bring
blankets, lawnchairs. Free. 4 p.m. Islamorada Founders Park, MM 87, Bayside,
Plantation Key. 853-7294. keyscommunityconcertband.org.
Saturday, February 16
South Florida Center for the Arts Concert Series presents "Yesterday: A
Tribute to the Beatles." A celebration of the music of the "Fab Four." 8 p.m.
Coral Shores Performing Arts Center, 89901 Old Hwy. (MM 89), Tavernier.
304-9059. sfca-arts.org.
Saturday, February 16 - Sunday, February 17
Florida Keys Art Guild Outdoor Art Festival. Waldorf Plaza, MM 100 Overseas
Hwy., Key Largo. 664-3571.
Saturday, February 16
Peter Vey, "Latest Latitudes."
Artist Reception. 5-9 p.m. Gallery on Greene,
606 Greene St., Key West. 304-2323. galleryongreene.com.
Sunday, February 17
36th Season Impromptu Concerts presents Ji Yong, piano (Rising Star series)
Winner of NY Philhamonic Young Artists Competition. $20. Under 19 yrs Free. 4
p.m. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 401 Duval St., Key West. ksdempster@earthlink.net
Sunday, February 17
Bobby In The Lobby Cabarets. 8 p.m. Tennessee Williams Grand Foyer. 5901 College
Rd., Key West. 296-1520. keystix.com.
Monday, February 18
Middle Keys Concert Association presents Ji Yong, pianist. 7:30 p.m.
San Pablo Church, 122nd St., Marathon. 743-4687.
Tuesday, February 19 - Wednesday, February 20
TRAILER PARK; THE MUSICAL. 8 p.m. Tennessee
Williams Theatre, 5901 College Rd., Key West. 296-1520. keystix.com.
Friday, February 21 - Wednesday, April 30
Key West Art and Historical Society presents original Work by John James
Audubon. Traveling exhibit from the National Audubon Society of original
hand-colored etchings from the artist's portfolio. Open daily. Custom House, 281
Front Street, Key West. 295-6616. kwahs.org.
Friday, February 22 - Sunday, February 24
Key West Art & Historical Society 4th Annual Key West Antiques Show and
Sale. 35 dealers from U.S. showing a huge variety of antiques and collectables.
Fort East Martello Museum, 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West. 295-6616. kwahs.com.
Friday, February 22
Sculpture Key West presents
Artist’s Sail. 5-7 p.m. View the sculpture
exhibit by sea with participating artists aboard the Liberty Clipper. For
reservations call 292-0332. Sculpturekeywest.com.
Saturday, February 23 - Sunday, February 24
GardenFest Key West Plant Sale. South Florida vendors and nurseries feature
native flowering, ornamental, fruit trees and plants. Key West Botanical Garden,
5210 College Rd., Stock Island. 296-1504. keywestbotanicalgarden.org.
Saturday, February 23 - Sunday, February 24
Key West Art Center presents
43rd Annual Old Island Days Art Festival. A
juried fine-art show with exhibitors from across USA and Canada. 10 a.m. - 5
p.m. Whitehead and Caroline Streets, Key West. 294-1243. keywestartcenter.com.
Saturday, February 23 - Sunday, February 24
Upper Keys Rotary Nautical Flea Market / Purple Isles Art Guild Big Tent
Gallery. Founders Park, MM 87, bayside, Plantation Key. 853-1685.
Sunday, February 24
Sculpture Key West. Exhibition Two of this contemporary outdoor sculpture
exhibit opens. Free entry to the park during 3-6 p.m. Fort Zachary Taylor State
Park, Entrance at Thomas and Southard Streets. 295-3800. sculpturekeywest.com.
Through April 19.
Monday, February 25 - Sunday, March 2
Exhibit featuring new works of Jim Salem. Opening reception 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Exhibition continues through Mar. 2nd. Gingerbread Square Gallery, 1207 Duval
Street, Key West. 296-8900. gingerbreadsquaregallery.com.
Tuesday-Saturdays, February 26 - March 22
The Key West Players present REEFER MADNESS, THE MUSICAL by Dan Studney and
Kevin Murphy. Musical version of the 1936 propaganda movie about the evils of
marijuana. 8 p.m. Waterfront Playhouse, Mallory Square - Tift's Lane, Key West.
294-5015. waterfrontplayhouse.com.
Tuesday, February 26
South Florida Center for the Arts Concert Series presents New Orleans and
Dixieland Jazz classics with Marcus, Charlie and Joan. 8 p.m. Coral Shores
Performing Arts Center, 89901 Old Hwy. (MM 89), Tavernier. 304-9059. sfca-arts.org.
Thursday, February 28
”An Evening of Noel Coward.” Words by David Garrard Lowe and music by Bobby
Nesbitt. Champagne reception. A benefit for the Friends of the Key West Library.
$100. Available only through the Tropic. 8 p.m. Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton St.,
Key West. tropicCinema.com.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Key West Friends of the Library present "An Evening of Noel Coward," with words
by David Garrard Lowe and music by Bobby Nesbitt. Proceeds benefit FofKWL. $100
includes gala champagne reception. 8 p.m. Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton St., Key
West. Tickets available only at the Tropic.
Friday, February 29 - Sunday, May 25
"The Essence of Place"
- New Photos of Old Town Key West. C.J. Groth. 9:30
a.m. - 11 p.m. daily. Guild Hall Gallery, 614 Duval St., Key West. 394-4128.
keywestphotos.com.
Friday, February 29
Pipe organ concert with special guest artist Charles Stanley. 8 p.m. Immanuel
Lutheran Church, 108 Ocean Dr., Tavernier. 852-0621.
