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Meet the Mystery Crew of Misfits in this “Space Capers” Comic



AstroYeti band member Turner Harrison is releasing a series of tie-in comic books as part of the psychedelic rock group’s “Disastro Spaghetti” EP release and “Why the Rush?” single. The first installments of the Space Capers series depart from the world of Key West altogether —though there are tropical Easter eggs—and follows a “mystery solving crew of misfits” akin to […]

The Color Theory of John Black’s Alternating Currents



NYC abstract and visual artist John Black (JohnXBlack) is bringing his latest work featuring color theory and texture to The Studios of Key West in a series titled “ALTERNATING CURRENTS.” Black, who participates in a studio program at The World Trade Center, is heavily influenced by Native American and African heritage and is basing this body of work on simple […]

THE KEY WEST GALLERY GUIDE

Please send gallery updates to Editor Olivia Wild at olivia.wild@floridaweekly.com. 7 Artists & Friends Gallery 7 Artists & Friends (213 Simonton St.; 305-294-8444) began as a co-op run by seven of the island’s top artists. 90 Miles to Cuba 90 Miles to Cuba (616 Greene St.; 305-292-1333 or 90milestocuba.net) is an oldstyle curiosity shop with items tied to or inspired […]

Aquaplex Unveils The Birdcage Cabaret: A Spectacular Show with Christopher Peterson

Key West’s Aquaplex is set to debut its highly anticipated Birdcage Cabaret with the sensational Christopher Peterson show every week. Located in the heart of Key West’s vibrant LGBTQ+ entertainment district on Duval Street, The Birdcage will present a lavish new performance featuring renowned female impersonator Christopher Peterson as its permanent headliner. Peterson, celebrated for his EYECONS show performed at […]

Artist Tom Corbin Presents at the Presidential Families Weekend



Artist Tom Corbin, whose eight-foot tall bronze work of President Harry S. Truman stands at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C., returns to Key West to celebrate this year’s Presidential Families Weekend and help launch the TRU-ly Amazing Art series. The Kansas based sculptor, who frequents the island, has produced a body of work held in various collections and […]

Lauren P. McAloon’s New Exhibit Might Be One of Her Biggest



There is a certain technical standard and expectation that goes along with any presentation by artist Lauren P. McAloon. During the sculptor’s tenure directing exhibitions at The Studios of Key West, it was a reassurance and extra stamp of approval for artists including me to promote or motivate viewers-in-the-know by sharing that their work had been hung, positioned, and brought […]

Artist Tory Mata’s Terrestrial Rhythm



Jag Gallery welcomes the return of Key West artist Tory Mata for a solo show of new work in mixed media on panel and ceramics. Mata, who is also a musician, is known for her minimalism, and viewers can expect a continuation of this in the latest exhibit titled Terrestrial Rhythm. Mata explores new pieces through several series on show: […]

Kirsten Hines Captures a Very Wild Florida



Biologist and photographer Kirsten Hines is publishing her latest book Wild Florida: An Animal Odyssey, which examines the native and new species that populate the surprising landscapes of the state. Wild Florida displays over 200 images alongside the author’s personal anecdotes and professional insights. Animals of Florida’s subtropics, Everglades, and unusual sandhills and ravines come together to tell a story […]

NOW Women’s Film Fest Brings Four Nights of Cinema Celebration

This March, the Tropic Cinema in Key West invites you to a special film series celebrating Women’s History Month, organized by the Key West Chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW). Promising four evenings of captivating cinema, the event shines a spotlight on stories by women, about women, and for everyone. The festival aims to promote women’s rights across […]

THE KEY WEST GALLERY GUIDE

Please send gallery updates to Editor Olivia Wild at olivia.wild@floridaweekly.com. 7 Artists & Friends Gallery 7 Artists & Friends (213 Simonton St.; 305-294-8444) began as a co-op run by seven of the island’s top artists. 90 Miles to Cuba 90 Miles to Cuba (616 Greene St.; 305-292-1333 or 90milestocuba.net) is an old-style curiosity shop with items tied to or inspired […]


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