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Now we are full into summer. The ocean
water is really warming up. The first couple weeks on the island are a little
quite. The cruise ships are down to only a few a week instead of a few a day as
they head off to start making their summer tours. But once Schools start letting
out we notice a big jump in the numbers of families coming down. We also are
starting to get into our rainy season. For the most part it is just a shower a
day and they do not last long.
Friday, June 1 - Saturday, June 2
Spring Dance Concert, "The City." Performing arts, singing and dance for the
whole family. Tickets at door. 6 p.m. with pre-show starting at 4:30 p.m. Coral
Shores High School Performing Arts Center, 89901 Old Hwy., Tavernier. 852-5395.
http://www.joycebennettdance.com
Friday, June 1 - Saturday, June 2
"Unlocking the Window," a CD release concert featuring the original music of
Rock Solomon. A multi-media event including live music, dance, video projection,
narration, and acted scenes. Guest performers include John Wells, Dennis Hyland, Kyla Runkle Piscopink, Cricket Desmarais and more. $30 VIP, $20 adults, $15
students, free for children 12 & under. 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. San Carlos
Institute, 516 Duval St., Key West. 923-7152.
http://www.rocksolomon.com/
Friday, June 1 - Saturday, June 30
"Far from Home." Show of work by painter, Luis Abreux. 10 - 6 daily. Gallery
on Greene, 606 Greene St., Key West. 304-2323.
http://www.galleryongreene.com/
June 2
Schooner Wharf 8K "Let the Big Dogs Run"
7:30 p.m.
Through Old
Town Key West and the scenic waterfront of Trumbo Point Naval Base. Registration
fee will be $20 and the first 150 entrants will receive a specially designed
T-shirt by local artist.
http://www.schoonerwharf.com/
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Saturday, June 2 – Sunday, June 10
Pridefest 2007 “The End of the Rainbow.” Home tours, CAP awards, Mr., Ms.,
and Miss Pridefest, comedy shows, parade and more. Gay and Lesbian Visitor
Center, 513 Truman Ave., Key West. 292-3223.
www.pridefestkeywest.com.
Saturday, June 2nd 6:00pm to 8:00pm
"Ease on Down to Pride" PrideFest 2007 Kickoff Party
Crystal Room at La Te Da 1125 Duval Street 305-296-6706
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Sunday, June 3
The Key West Players present Gordon Ross and A Couple of Friends. Vicki
Roush, Skipper Kripitz and Franko Richmond join Gordon Ross. $35. 8:30 p.m.
Waterfront Playhouse, Mallory Square - Tift's Lane, Key West. 294-5015.
waterfrontplayhouse.com.
Monday, June 4 - Saturday, June 30
Key West Symphony presents SOL FEST. More than 150 local and visiting students
study and perform concerts throughout Key West. For details call 292-1774.
info@keywestsymphony.com
Friday, June 8 - Saturday, June 9
Harry S. Truman Symposium. “Los Alamos to the Everglades.” Truman's
Environmental Legacy. Michael Grunwald, keynote speaker. $100 (includes
reception & workshop). Students under 25 with valid i.d. $50. Tennessee Williams
Theatre, 5901 College Rd., Key West. 294-9911.
http://www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.com/symposium/index.htm
Friday, June 8
Harry S. Truman Legacy Symposium workshop. “Researching Truman Era
Environmental Policy Archives & Angles." $25 (workshop only). 2 - 5 p.m.
Location TBA. Key West. 294-9911.
http://www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.com/symposium/index.htm
Friday, June 8
Harry S. Truman Legacy Symposium Opening Reception. Keynote speaker:
Christina Todd Whitman. Hors d'oeuvres & cash bar. $50 (reception only). 6:30 -
9 p.m. Little White House Museum, 111 Front St., Key West. 294-9911.http://www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.com/symposium/index.htm
Sunday, June 10 – Saturday, June 16
Island Sun Splash. Something for everyone in this week of water-related,
fun-filled activities. Various locations in Key Largo and Islamorada. 451-2440
or jeannine@keylargodiving.com
Sunday, June 10 - Saturday, June 30
Key West Symphony presents SOL FEST Opera Seminar. For details call 292-1774
or info@keywestsymphony.com
Saturday, June 9
"Art on the Porch." Special exhibitions by artists from this co-op. 10 a.m.-
5 p.m. Bougainvillea House Gallery, MM 53.5 bayside, Marathon. 743-0808.
http://www.bougainvilleahousegallery.com/
June 16-17
Swordfish Tournament is scheduled for
Saturday, June 16, 2007. Win cash, trophies and a gold Swordfish pendant!
800- 970-9056
http://www.keywestfishingtournament.com/
June 17 to June 19
Fifth Annual Mercury/IGFA Junior Angler World Championship
Tournament Children ages 5 to 16, are to compete in this
all-release championship after winning one of over 30 qualifying fishing
tournaments. The young anglers fish for 23 eligible species.
954-927-2628
June 22 to June 23
Cuban American Heritage Festival
Key West's Cuban immigrants are to be celebrated with a Friday-night conga line
down Duval Street 295-9665
June 22 to June 24
Key West Gator Club Dolphin Derby Anglers are
to compete to catch dolphin fish, a plentiful summertime treat off the Keys, to
raise money for college scholarships. 296-7511
Sunday, June 24
Island Opera Theatre presents "Divas 3!" Melody Cooper, Sandy Walters and
Melissa Tausche perform operatic solos, duets & trios. $50 includes buffet
dinner. Bar 6:30 p.m. / Dinner 7 p.m. / Show 8 p.m. Sugarloaf Lodge, MM 17
Overseas Hwy., Sugarloaf Key. For tickets 745-3741.
http://www.islandopera.com/
Friday, June 29
Featured artist Harry Sonntag. Closed Mondays. Key Largo Art Gallery, 102900
Overseas Highway. For more info contact Carmen Kelley 451-0052.
Friday, June 29 - Saturday, June 30
Jim Warren, master of imagination, will unveil his latest fantasy images.
Free and open to the public. 6 - 10 p.m. Friday / 12-10 p.m. Saturday. Wyland
Gallery, 623 Duval St., Key West. 292-4998 or 294-5240.
http://www.wylandkeywest.com/
June 30
Tropical Fruit Fiesta This free,
family-friendly event is to be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bayview Park.
Highlights are to include presentations by tropical fruit experts, fruit for
sampling, a children’s area with activities. 292-4501
June 30
Conch Republic Ladies Dolphin Tournament
This competition is for women only although male captains and mates are allowed.
The event includes large cash prizes. 296-7511
Saturday, June 30
The Educational Coalition for Monroe County, "Saturday in the Park."
Performances by local and visiting musicians & bands. Rain date Sunday, July 1.
All day. Music starting at 1 p.m. Free. Artists invited to showcase their work
for $50 fee. Marathon Community Park Amphitheatre, MM 48, Marathon.
Saturday, June 30
University of Florida's Extension Service presents 9th Annual Tropical Fruit
Fiesta. Fruit tree sales, expert speakers, Tropical fruit auction. Home grown
fruit contest, children's activities. Free. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bayview Park, Corner
of Eisenhower and Truman Ave., Key West. 292-4501.
Saturday, June 30 - Friday, July 13
Preview of unique works of waterproof art to be shown at the Lower Keys
Underwater Music Festival on July 14. Artists In Paradise Gallery, Big Pine
Shopping Plaza, MM 30, Big Pine Key. 872-1828.
2008
Monday, June 16 – Sunday, July 12
Key West Symphony presents Opera Seminar and Solfest. 16 concerts throughout
June and July from Key West to Marathon. keywestsymphony.com.
Saturday, June 7 - Sunday, June 15
PrideFest Key West. A week of special events. 292-3223. pridefestkeywest.com.
June (dates TBA)
Key West Summer Goombay Festival. 896-5514.
June (dates TBA)
Tropical Fruit Fiesta. Fruit tree sales, expert speakers, vendors, fruit
displays, children's activities and more. 292-4501.
Wednesday, June 4 - September
Key West Art & Historical Society "Artists in Season" series. "End of the
Rainbow - Craig Bionde's Key West." In celebration of One Human Family, a
retrospective of the Key West artist from public and private collections. Open
daily. Custom House, 281 Front St., Key West. 295-6616. kwahs.org.
Saturday, June 7
"Skies, Clouds and Airborne Critters." 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.
Monday, June 2, 2008 - Monday, July 28, 2008
Key West Art and Historical Society presents: Summer ARTCAMP. Kids i n
grades 1-6 will explore techniques in painting, found object sculpture, collage
and other artistic skills. Prices and times TBA. Fort East Martello and Custom
House Museums. 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd./281 Front St. Key West. 295-6616.
kwahs.com.
