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TENNESSEE WILLIAMS CELEBRATIONS TAKE OVER THIS MONTH


I Pulitzer-prize winning playwright and Key West resident Tennessee Williams once said of his chosen home, “I work everywhere, but I work best here.” In celebration of Williams’ life, his writing and his enduring connection to Key West, Key West Art & Historical Society presents the “Tennessee Williams Birthday Celebration,” a month-long series of arts and cultural events taking place […]

‘Alligator Alley’ premieres at The Studios of Key West



“Between the Everglades and the fresh waters of the big cypress swamp, there’s a toll road called Alligator Alley.” That long, lonesome road is the backdrop for “Alligator Alley,” the latest play by Key West playwright, photographer and filmmaker Michael Marrero. Oscillating between bitingly funny and charmingly heartwarming, “Alligator Alley” follows childhood friends Mayar and Becca as they navigate the […]

OFF OFF DUVAL

The most traveled and visible street in Key West is only the beginning, the surface, of what the town has to offer. Ask the locals about their favorite spots, stroll through quiet neighborhoods or down alleyways off Duval and you’ll begin to dive deeper into the quieter, more diverse and less readily apparent offerings. Here are eight spots you might […]

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Getting around Key West

1. Southernmost Point  The corner of South and Whitehead streets www.southernmostpointwebcam.com The city of Key West erected this concrete buoy in 1983 to denote the southernmost point in the continental United States. 2. Conch Tour Train  303 Front St. 305-294-5161 or 888-916-8687 www.conchtourtrain.com The iconic train has been winding its way through the streets of Key West since 1958. 3. […]

A lifelong Conch falls even more in love with Key West



Lace up your sneakers and lather on the sunscreen, because it’s time to join fifth-generation Conch Monroe Holloway on a journey like no other in the Florida Keys. A Key West native, Holloway leads walking tours under the pseudonym of Monroe Hemingway, paying homage to his favorite Key West leading citizen, a role he also takes to heart. His Southernmost […]

KEY WEST CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SPECIAL EVENTS 10,000 Maniacs March 7, doors open at 7 p.m.,show at 8 p.m.The Key West Theater512 Eaton St.www.thekeywesttheater.com Comedy Key West presents Dan St. Germain March 7-8, doors open at 7:30 p.m. forshowtime at 8:30 p.m.Bottlecap1128 Simonton St.www.comedykeywest.com Laughter in the Time of Cholera: An Evening with Dave Barry, Mike Luckovich and Mike Peters March 9, 6 p.m.The Studios […]

Becoming Rosemary Clooney


The first thing that strikes you upon meeting Kim Schroeder Long is her smile. It’s big, bright and sincere, underlining a sparkle in the eyes. Her long hair frames a pretty, petite face that unaffectedly expresses joy and contentment. Within seconds, you’re wondering: How in the world does this woman transform herself into the sassy, brassy girlnext door with a […]

First Thursday at Studios of Key West celebrates creative potential of wood


The Studios of Key West (533 Eaton St.) kicks off the monthlong “Tom Majors Tribute to Wood” from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 7. The island-wide celebration includes free exhibitions, lectures, demos and low-cost classes presented by artists and organizations throughout Key West. Kicking-off the celebration is the March 7 reception and artist meet-and-greet for “With the Grain,” an exhibition in […]

KEY WEST HAPPY HOUR GUIDE

Alonzo’s 700 Front St. 4-6:30 p.m. Half-price appetizers www.alonzoysterbar.com Aqua 711 Duval St. 2-6 p.m. $5 well drinks, $3.75 domestic beers www.aquakeywest.com Bagatelle 115 Duval St. 4-6 p.m. Half-price drinks $5 appetizers www.Bagatellekeywest.com Blackfin 918 Duval St. 4:30-6:30 p.m. $7 menu www.blackfinbistro.com Blue Macaw Island Eats and Bar 804 Whitehead St. Every day with live music 4-7 p.m. $3 well […]

‘Young Frankenstein’ plays to cheering houses at the Waterfront


IT’S ALIVE! Audiences have been screaming that line since the Mel Brooks/Gene Wilder movie “Young Frankenstein” opened to critical and box office acclaim in 1974. Flash forward a few years, add a few songs, including the Irving Berlin hit “Puttin’ On the Ritz,” a cast of 14, a live band, direction by Artistic Director Tom Thayer, set design by Michael […]