The Florida Keys & Key West have annual and scheduled events that some people plan their Florida vacations around. Among a few are festivals,bike runs, bridge runs,fishing tournaments,boat shows,boat races.
Key West 2009 Events
Key West / October 01 2008 to September 30 2009
The Studios of Key West Workshop Event and Exhibition Season
Visit The Studios of Key West, a new kind of artists community in the historic
Armory building at 600 White Street. TSKW features workshops in visual, literary
and performing arts, life drawing sessions, revolving exhibitions, residencies, and
film and theatre projects. Exhibitions are free and open to the public and workshop
prices vary. Check web site for details.
Contact: (305) 296-0458
Email: info@tskw.org
Key West / November 15 2008 to February 14 2009
Key West WPA Walking Tour
The first in a series of tours to be offered every second Saturday through February.
Lead by local history guides, the walking tour will lead participants on a journey
through Old Town Key West to discover the works of WPA artists and the stories
behind the art. Tours at 10 a.m. on Saturdays, Nov. 15, Dec. 13, Jan. 10 and Feb
14 at Key West Heritage House, 410 Caroline St. The cost is $20. Tickets will be
sold the morning of each tour.
Contact: 305-296-3573
Key West / December 01 2008 to January 31 2009
Season's Greetings from the White House!
Presidential Christmas Cards and Christmas Ornaments on exhibit at this living
museum and political retreat. Admission tickets $15, discounts for seniors and
children. Visit web site for details.
Contact: (305) 294-9911
Key West / December 01 2008 to June 01 2009
Tennessee Williams Theatre Season - Performing Arts For Key West
Tennessee Williams Theatre brings the best live, professional, nationally-touring
shows and performers from New York and around the world. The 2009 Encore
Series includes Tony Award-winners, TV stars, celebrities and many audience
favorites. Call or visit Web site for showtimes and performers.
Contact: (305) 295-7676
Key West / December 16 2008 to January 17 2009
"Wild Women of Planet Wongo" at Red Barn Theater
Live comedy, drama, musical theater, and cabaret shows in this intimate small
theater. Call Box Office for details and tickets, showtimes 8 p.m. Located at 319
Duval Street, Rear.
Contact: (305) 296-9911
Key West / December 17 2008 to January 10 2009
"Regrets Only" at Waterfront Playhouse
A laugh-out loud comedy by the author of Jeffrey and I Hate Hamlet. Rudnick
skewers Park Avenue high society in this hilarious exploration of same-sex
marriage, friendship and plastic surgery.
Contact: Box Office 305-294-5015
Key West / January 09 2009 to June 30 2009
Key West Symphony Orchestra 2009 Season
The Key West Symphony Orchestra is the manifest dream of Music Director and
Conductor Sebrina María Alfonso, , a fifth-generation member of a Cuban-
American family, born and raised in Key West. She was joined in her vision by
townspeople and city leaders interested in making live symphonic music
accessible to the community and its young people both as a performing art and as
an educational experience. Visit Web site for complete performance schedule and
showtimes.
Contact: (305) 292-1774
Email: info@keywestsymphony.com
Key West / January 10 2009
Key West WPA Walking Tour
Part of a series of tours to be offered every second Saturday through February.
Lead by local history guides, the walking tour will lead participants on a journey
through Old Town Key West to discover the works of WPA artists and the stories
behind the art. Tours commence at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10 and Feb 14 at
Key West Heritage House, 410 Caroline St. The cost is $20. Tickets will be sold
the morning of each tour.
Contact: 305-296-3573
Key West / January 16 2009 to January 17 2009
49th Annual Key West House & Garden Tour
Tour five elegant and unique private homes of Key West. Complimentary Conch
Tour Train transportation is provided to whisk you from house to house. Proceeds
help benefit the Old Island Restoration Foundation. Admission $25 per person.
Contact: (305) 294-9501
Key West / January 17 2009
Jason Robert Brown: Songs For A New World
The centerpiece song, "Stars and the Moon" is one part of this wonderful musical
review tours of the Keys. Show starts at 8 p.m., Tennessee Williams Theatre.
Check Web site for details.
Contact: (305) 292-1774
Key West / January 17 2009 to January 24 2009
Celebrate Cuba Week
An entire week packed with Cuban-inspired entertainment and educational
opportunities. Attend lectures by local and regional experts to learn about the flora,
fauna, art, architecture, food, and of course the gardens of Cuba. Cuban movies
will be shown in the Gardens lush tropical setting throughout the week. The
festivities culminate with the gardens signature annual event, Hot Havana Nights
on January 24th. Lectures: $8 members / $10 non-members. Movies: $6
members/$8 non-members. Dates and lecture times TBD.
Contact: (305) 296-1504
Email: KWBGS@bellsouth.net
Key West / January 17 2009
Florida Keys Seafood Festival
Presented by the Florida Keys Commercial Fishermen's Association. Free
admission, proceeds benefit FKCFA and student scholarships for children of
fishermen. Location: Bayview Park, Key West.
Contact: Scott Zimmerman, (305) 619-0039
Email: fkcfa1@hotmail.com
Key West / January 18 2009
Opening at West Martello Tower
Opening reception for Sculpture Key West 2009 at West Martello Tower, Atlantic
Blvd at White St. 6-8 pm free entry.
Contact: (305) 295-3800
Email: info@sculpturekeywest.com
Key West / January 18 2009 to April 18 2009
Sculpture Key West 2009
Outdoor sculpture exhibition at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park and West Martello
Tower. Cutting edge sculptures made by artists from around the world.
Contact: 305-295-3800
Email: info@sculpturekeywest.com
Key West / January 24 2009
Hot Havana Nights
Celebrate Cuba Week finishes with the hottest event of the year. Join us at the
beautiful Beachside Resort and dance to the sounds of Havana Soul while
enjoying mojitos, authentic Cuban food, original Cuban art, live auction and more.
This HOT benefit always sells out so make your reservations early! VIP Seating:
$125, General Admission $75.
Contact: (305) 296-1504
Email: kwbgs@bellsouth.net
Key West / January 25 2009
Season's Opening Performance of Key West Pops
Tonight the Pops performs Stephen Sondheim's acclaimed musical "A Little Night
Music" in concert at the Tennessee Williams Theatre.
Contact: (305) 295-7676
Key West / January 25 2009
Impromptu Concerts Presents 'The Daedalus Quartet with the Wind Soloists of
New York'
A quartet of outstanding young musicians: violinists Min-Young Kim and Kyu-
Young Kim (who are sister and brother), violist Jessica Thompson, and cellist
Raman Ramakrishnan. Showtime 4 p.m., at St. Paul's Church.
Contact: (305) 296-1520
Key West / January 27 2009 to March 07 2009
"The Outer Shel: More Shel Silverstein" at Red Barn Theater
Live comedy, drama, musical theater, and cabaret shows in this intimate small
theater. Call Box Office for details and tickets, showtimes 8 p.m. Located at 319
Duval Street, Rear.
Contact: (305) 296-9911
Key West / January 28 2009 to February 14 2009
"Doubt, A Parable" at Waterfront Playhouse
At a Bronx school in 1964, the school principal takes matters into her own hands
when she suspects a priest of improper relations with one of the male students.
Gripping, brilliant and a "must-see."
Contact: Box Office 305-294-5015
Key West / February 08 2009
Impromptu Concerts Presents Peng-Peng Gong — “Rising Star” Series
Peng-Peng Gong is a 14-year-old pianist & composer who won numerous
competitions, including the Juilliard Pre-college 2003-04, 2005-06 Mozart Piano
Concerto Competitions and the New Jersey Philharmonic International Music
Competition. He has made a debut with Itzhak Perlman and has been an
orchestral soloist with up to 15 orchestras across the country, including “Live from
Lincoln Center.” Show at 4 p.m., at St. Paul's Church.
Contact: (305) 296-1520
Key West / February 13 2009 to February 15 2009
Civil War Heritage Festival
Re-enactments, military parades, sea battles with schooner ships, and more
await for this unique historical event.
Contact: 305-292-6850
Key West / February 15 2009
"Grits, Grunts & Gravy"
An oral history achievement by local filmmaker Marcela Morgan. The film features
interviews of senior Key West residents recalling the hardships of the Great
Depression. Tickets are $10, available at Heritage House the evening of the event.
Doors open at 7 p.m. Seating is limited. Film at 8 p.m.
Contact: 305-296-3573
Key West / February 20 2009 to February 21 2009
49th Annual Key West House & Garden Tour
Tour five elegant and unique homes of Key West. Proceeds help benefit the Old
Island Restoration Foundation. Admission $25 per person.
Contact: (305) 294-9501
Key West / February 21 2009 to February 22 2009
5th Annual Key West Antiques Show & Sale
The only antiques show south of Miami! Over 30 dealers from around the US with
a huge variety of antiques and collectables. Located at Fort East Martello. Benefits
Key West Art & Historical Society.
Contact: Gerri Sidoti 305-295-6616 ext 12
Key West / February 22 2009
Impromptu Concerts Presents New Century Saxophone
Soprano sax, tenor sax, alto sax, baritone sax. “Doing for the saxophone what
Casals did for the cello and Segovia, the guitar.”
Contact: (305) 296-1520
Key West / February 25 2009 to March 07 2009
"Bitch Slap!" at Waterfront Playhouse
A humorous look at why ultimate screen goddesses Joan Crawford (the Movie
Star) and Bette Davis (the Actress) hated each other so much.
Contact: Box Office 305-294-5015
Key West / February 27 2009 to March 01 2009
Gardenfest Key West
South Florida's top nurseries will show bromeliads, orchids, fruit trees, palms,
tropical flowers and natives for the Botanical Gardens' annual plant sale! Attend
landscaping workshops, learn how to build your own native garden, browse
through garden supplies booths, and arts and crafts. Docent tours will be offered.
Plant sale is free and open to the public Saturday, Feb. 28 and Sunday, March 1.
Gates open 9 a.m.
Contact: (305) 296-1504
Email: KWBGS@bellsouth.net
Key West / March 01 2009
Opening at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park
Opening reception for Sculpture Key West 2009, at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park.
End of Southard Street. 3-6 pm, free entry.
Contact: (305) 295-3800
Email: info@sculpturekeywest.com
Key West / March 07 2009
47th Annual Conch Shell Blowing Contest
Grab your conch shells and join in the puckering fun! Held at Ocean Key Resort
Sunset Pier, beginning at 1 p.m.. Free admission, conch shells available for
purchase.
Contact: 305) 294-9501
Key West / March 08 2009
Key West Pops Orchestra Tenth Anniversary Concert
The show, hosted by Randy Roberts, will reunite the performers who starred in the
Pops' very first concert in 1999. Expect many surprise guests who have appeared
with the Pops during its ten year history.
Contact: (305) 295-7676
Key West / March 08 2009
Impromptu Concerts Presents Cypress String Quartet
Two violins, one viola and one cello: they've brought audiences to their feet for over
a decade, at Kennedy Center, Library of Congress, and more. Chamber Music
Magazine says “a generation X ensemble to watch.” Showtime 4 p.m., at St. Paul's
Church.
Contact: (305) 296-1520
Key West / March 12 2009
Sally Port Auction
At the Studios of Key West, 600 White Street. Benefit auction of maquettes and
drawings created by artists in Sculpture Key West 2009. 6-9 p.m., $25 ticket.
Contact: (305) 295-3800
Email: info@sculpturekeywest.com
Key West / March 13 2009 to March 14 2009
49th Annual Key West House & Garden Tour
Tour five elegant and unique homes of Key West. Proceeds help benefit the Old
Island Restoration Foundation. Admission $25 per person.
Contact: (305) 294-9501
Key West / March 17 2009 to April 18 2009
"Steele Magnolias" at Red Barn Theater
Live comedy, drama, musical theater, and cabaret shows in this intimate small
theater. Call Box Office for details and tickets, showtimes 8 p.m. Located at 319
Duval Street, Rear.
Contact: (305) 296-9911
Key West / March 22 2009
Impromptu Concerts Presents A Far Cry Orchestra
A conductor-less orchestra creating the freedom and flexibility of chamber music,
as well as the power and beauty of an orchestra. Showtime 4 p.m., Tennessee
Williams Theater.
Contact: (305) 296-1520
Key West / March 24 2009 to April 12 2009
"Reefer Madness, The Musical" at Waterfront Playhouse
Back by overwhelming popular demand! Sold-out houses. Rave reviews. The buzz
of the Key West season. This legend returns with the same brilliant cast for three
weeks only. Miss it at your peril!
Contact: Box Office: 305-294-5015
Key West / March 29 2009
Impromptu Concerts Presents Jeffrey Chappell — Solo Piano
He is loved in Key West and is considered part of the “family.” A far ranging career.
Soloist with the Philadelphia, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Houston, and Key West
Symphonies. Showtime 4 p.m., St. Paul's Church.
Contact: (305) 296-1520
Key West / April 01 2009 to April 30 2009
15th Annual Robert Frost Poetry Festival
The festival features poetry and haiku workshops and readings, and a poetry and
haiku contest. Events are staged at the Robert Frost Cottage at the Heritage
House Museum, where Frost spent many island winters.
Contact: (305) 292-7963
Key West / April 20 2009
14th Annual Taste of Key West
Scores of area restaurants present mouthwatering samples of their cuisine to
benefit AIDS Help, Inc. The culinary celebration takes place at the Truman
Waterfront overlooking Key West Harbor, from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Email: pamela.d@aidshelp.cc
Key West / April 28 2009 to May 30 2009
"Return of Rompers, Short Attention Span Theatre" at Red Barn Theater
Live comedy, drama, musical theater, and cabaret shows in this intimate small
theater. Call Box Office for details and tickets, showtimes 8 p.m. Located at 319
Duval Street, Rear.
Contact: (305) 296-9911
Key West / April 29 2009 to May 03 2009
Key West Songwriters’ Festival
The 14th-annual showcase of musical magic features America’s foremost
performing songwriters, with concerts staged in intimate, audience-friendly island
settings. The festival is presented by Hog's Breath Saloon.
Contact: (305) 304-0814
Key West / May 06 2009 to May 23 2009
"The Musical of All Musicals, The Musical" at Waterfront Playhouse
This hilarious satire takes one simple plot and turns it into five delightful musicals,
as done in the styles of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, Jerry
Herman, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Kander and Ebb.
Contact: Box Office: 305-294-5015
Key West / June 06 2009 to June 14 2009
Pridefest 2009
Event honoring diversity, openness and freedom in the city that is consistently
recognized as one of the world's top gay and lesbian vacation destinations.
Contact: (305) 292-3223
Key West / October 23 2009 to November 01 2009
31st Annual Fantasy Fest
An outrageous, 10-day celebration featuring costume competitions, promenades,
street fairs and a grand parade with marching groups and lavish floats.
Contact: (305) 296-1817
Key West / October 01 2008 to September 30 2009
The Studios of Key West Workshop Event and Exhibition Season
Visit The Studios of Key West, a new kind of artists community in the historic
Armory building at 600 White Street. TSKW features workshops in visual, literary
and performing arts, life drawing sessions, revolving exhibitions, residencies, and
film and theatre projects. Exhibitions are free and open to the public and workshop
prices vary. Check web site for details.
Contact: (305) 296-0458
Email: info@tskw.org
Key West / November 15 2008 to February 14 2009
Key West WPA Walking Tour
The first in a series of tours to be offered every second Saturday through February.
Lead by local history guides, the walking tour will lead participants on a journey
through Old Town Key West to discover the works of WPA artists and the stories
behind the art. Tours at 10 a.m. on Saturdays, Nov. 15, Dec. 13, Jan. 10 and Feb
14 at Key West Heritage House, 410 Caroline St. The cost is $20. Tickets will be
sold the morning of each tour.
Contact: 305-296-3573
Key West / December 01 2008 to January 31 2009
Season's Greetings from the White House!
Presidential Christmas Cards and Christmas Ornaments on exhibit at this living
museum and political retreat. Admission tickets $15, discounts for seniors and
children. Visit web site for details.
Contact: (305) 294-9911
Key West / December 01 2008 to June 01 2009
Tennessee Williams Theatre Season - Performing Arts For Key West
Tennessee Williams Theatre brings the best live, professional, nationally-touring
shows and performers from New York and around the world. The 2009 Encore
Series includes Tony Award-winners, TV stars, celebrities and many audience
favorites. Call or visit Web site for showtimes and performers.
Contact: (305) 295-7676
Key West / December 16 2008 to January 17 2009
"Wild Women of Planet Wongo" at Red Barn Theater
Live comedy, drama, musical theater, and cabaret shows in this intimate small
theater. Call Box Office for details and tickets, showtimes 8 p.m. Located at 319
Duval Street, Rear.
Contact: (305) 296-9911
Key West / December 17 2008 to January 10 2009
"Regrets Only" at Waterfront Playhouse
A laugh-out loud comedy by the author of Jeffrey and I Hate Hamlet. Rudnick
skewers Park Avenue high society in this hilarious exploration of same-sex
marriage, friendship and plastic surgery.
Contact: Box Office 305-294-5015
Key West / January 09 2009 to June 30 2009
Key West Symphony Orchestra 2009 Season
The Key West Symphony Orchestra is the manifest dream of Music Director and
Conductor Sebrina María Alfonso, , a fifth-generation member of a Cuban-
American family, born and raised in Key West. She was joined in her vision by
townspeople and city leaders interested in making live symphonic music
accessible to the community and its young people both as a performing art and as
an educational experience. Visit Web site for complete performance schedule and
showtimes.
Contact: (305) 292-1774
Email: info@keywestsymphony.com
Key West / January 10 2009
Key West WPA Walking Tour
Part of a series of tours to be offered every second Saturday through February.
Lead by local history guides, the walking tour will lead participants on a journey
through Old Town Key West to discover the works of WPA artists and the stories
behind the art. Tours commence at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10 and Feb 14 at
Key West Heritage House, 410 Caroline St. The cost is $20. Tickets will be sold
the morning of each tour.
Contact: 305-296-3573
Key West / January 16 2009 to January 17 2009
49th Annual Key West House & Garden Tour
Tour five elegant and unique private homes of Key West. Complimentary Conch
Tour Train transportation is provided to whisk you from house to house. Proceeds
help benefit the Old Island Restoration Foundation. Admission $25 per person.
Contact: (305) 294-9501
Key West / January 17 2009
Jason Robert Brown: Songs For A New World
The centerpiece song, "Stars and the Moon" is one part of this wonderful musical
review tours of the Keys. Show starts at 8 p.m., Tennessee Williams Theatre.
Check Web site for details.
Contact: (305) 292-1774
Key West / January 17 2009 to January 24 2009
Celebrate Cuba Week
An entire week packed with Cuban-inspired entertainment and educational
opportunities. Attend lectures by local and regional experts to learn about the flora,
fauna, art, architecture, food, and of course the gardens of Cuba. Cuban movies
will be shown in the Gardens lush tropical setting throughout the week. The
festivities culminate with the gardens signature annual event, Hot Havana Nights
on January 24th. Lectures: $8 members / $10 non-members. Movies: $6
members/$8 non-members. Dates and lecture times TBD.
Contact: (305) 296-1504
Email: KWBGS@bellsouth.net
Key West / January 17 2009
Florida Keys Seafood Festival
Presented by the Florida Keys Commercial Fishermen's Association. Free
admission, proceeds benefit FKCFA and student scholarships for children of
fishermen. Location: Bayview Park, Key West.
Contact: Scott Zimmerman, (305) 619-0039
Email: fkcfa1@hotmail.com
Key West / January 18 2009
Opening at West Martello Tower
Opening reception for Sculpture Key West 2009 at West Martello Tower, Atlantic
Blvd at White St. 6-8 pm free entry.
Contact: (305) 295-3800
Email: info@sculpturekeywest.com
Key West / January 18 2009 to April 18 2009
Sculpture Key West 2009
Outdoor sculpture exhibition at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park and West Martello
Tower. Cutting edge sculptures made by artists from around the world.
Contact: 305-295-3800
Email: info@sculpturekeywest.com
Key West / January 24 2009
Hot Havana Nights
Celebrate Cuba Week finishes with the hottest event of the year. Join us at the
beautiful Beachside Resort and dance to the sounds of Havana Soul while
enjoying mojitos, authentic Cuban food, original Cuban art, live auction and more.
This HOT benefit always sells out so make your reservations early! VIP Seating:
$125, General Admission $75.
Contact: (305) 296-1504
Email: kwbgs@bellsouth.net
Key West / January 25 2009
Season's Opening Performance of Key West Pops
Tonight the Pops performs Stephen Sondheim's acclaimed musical "A Little Night
Music" in concert at the Tennessee Williams Theatre.
Contact: (305) 295-7676
Key West / January 25 2009
Impromptu Concerts Presents 'The Daedalus Quartet with the Wind Soloists of
New York'
A quartet of outstanding young musicians: violinists Min-Young Kim and Kyu-
Young Kim (who are sister and brother), violist Jessica Thompson, and cellist
Raman Ramakrishnan. Showtime 4 p.m., at St. Paul's Church.
Contact: (305) 296-1520
Key West / January 27 2009 to March 07 2009
"The Outer Shel: More Shel Silverstein" at Red Barn Theater
Live comedy, drama, musical theater, and cabaret shows in this intimate small
theater. Call Box Office for details and tickets, showtimes 8 p.m. Located at 319
Duval Street, Rear.
Contact: (305) 296-9911
Key West / January 28 2009 to February 14 2009
"Doubt, A Parable" at Waterfront Playhouse
At a Bronx school in 1964, the school principal takes matters into her own hands
when she suspects a priest of improper relations with one of the male students.
Gripping, brilliant and a "must-see."
Contact: Box Office 305-294-5015
Key West / February 08 2009
Impromptu Concerts Presents Peng-Peng Gong — “Rising Star” Series
Peng-Peng Gong is a 14-year-old pianist & composer who won numerous
competitions, including the Juilliard Pre-college 2003-04, 2005-06 Mozart Piano
Concerto Competitions and the New Jersey Philharmonic International Music
Competition. He has made a debut with Itzhak Perlman and has been an
orchestral soloist with up to 15 orchestras across the country, including “Live from
Lincoln Center.” Show at 4 p.m., at St. Paul's Church.
Contact: (305) 296-1520
Key West / February 13 2009 to February 15 2009
Civil War Heritage Festival
Re-enactments, military parades, sea battles with schooner ships, and more
await for this unique historical event.
Contact: 305-292-6850
Key West / February 15 2009
"Grits, Grunts & Gravy"
An oral history achievement by local filmmaker Marcela Morgan. The film features
interviews of senior Key West residents recalling the hardships of the Great
Depression. Tickets are $10, available at Heritage House the evening of the event.
Doors open at 7 p.m. Seating is limited. Film at 8 p.m.
Contact: 305-296-3573
Key West / February 20 2009 to February 21 2009
49th Annual Key West House & Garden Tour
Tour five elegant and unique homes of Key West. Proceeds help benefit the Old
Island Restoration Foundation. Admission $25 per person.
Contact: (305) 294-9501
Key West / February 21 2009 to February 22 2009
5th Annual Key West Antiques Show & Sale
The only antiques show south of Miami! Over 30 dealers from around the US with
a huge variety of antiques and collectables. Located at Fort East Martello. Benefits
Key West Art & Historical Society.
Contact: Gerri Sidoti 305-295-6616 ext 12
Key West / February 22 2009
Impromptu Concerts Presents New Century Saxophone
Soprano sax, tenor sax, alto sax, baritone sax. “Doing for the saxophone what
Casals did for the cello and Segovia, the guitar.”
Contact: (305) 296-1520
Key West / February 25 2009 to March 07 2009
"Bitch Slap!" at Waterfront Playhouse
A humorous look at why ultimate screen goddesses Joan Crawford (the Movie
Star) and Bette Davis (the Actress) hated each other so much.
Contact: Box Office 305-294-5015
Key West / February 27 2009 to March 01 2009
Gardenfest Key West
South Florida's top nurseries will show bromeliads, orchids, fruit trees, palms,
tropical flowers and natives for the Botanical Gardens' annual plant sale! Attend
landscaping workshops, learn how to build your own native garden, browse
through garden supplies booths, and arts and crafts. Docent tours will be offered.
Plant sale is free and open to the public Saturday, Feb. 28 and Sunday, March 1.
Gates open 9 a.m.
Contact: (305) 296-1504
Email: KWBGS@bellsouth.net
Key West / March 01 2009
Opening at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park
Opening reception for Sculpture Key West 2009, at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park.
End of Southard Street. 3-6 pm, free entry.
Contact: (305) 295-3800
Email: info@sculpturekeywest.com
Key West / March 07 2009
47th Annual Conch Shell Blowing Contest
Grab your conch shells and join in the puckering fun! Held at Ocean Key Resort
Sunset Pier, beginning at 1 p.m.. Free admission, conch shells available for
purchase.
Contact: 305) 294-9501
Key West / March 08 2009
Key West Pops Orchestra Tenth Anniversary Concert
The show, hosted by Randy Roberts, will reunite the performers who starred in the
Pops' very first concert in 1999. Expect many surprise guests who have appeared
with the Pops during its ten year history.
Contact: (305) 295-7676
Key West / March 08 2009
Impromptu Concerts Presents Cypress String Quartet
Two violins, one viola and one cello: they've brought audiences to their feet for over
a decade, at Kennedy Center, Library of Congress, and more. Chamber Music
Magazine says “a generation X ensemble to watch.” Showtime 4 p.m., at St. Paul's
Church.
Contact: (305) 296-1520
Key West / March 12 2009
Sally Port Auction
At the Studios of Key West, 600 White Street. Benefit auction of maquettes and
drawings created by artists in Sculpture Key West 2009. 6-9 p.m., $25 ticket.
Contact: (305) 295-3800
Email: info@sculpturekeywest.com
Key West / March 13 2009 to March 14 2009
49th Annual Key West House & Garden Tour
Tour five elegant and unique homes of Key West. Proceeds help benefit the Old
Island Restoration Foundation. Admission $25 per person.
Contact: (305) 294-9501
Key West / March 17 2009 to April 18 2009
"Steele Magnolias" at Red Barn Theater
Live comedy, drama, musical theater, and cabaret shows in this intimate small
theater. Call Box Office for details and tickets, showtimes 8 p.m. Located at 319
Duval Street, Rear.
Contact: (305) 296-9911
Key West / March 22 2009
Impromptu Concerts Presents A Far Cry Orchestra
A conductor-less orchestra creating the freedom and flexibility of chamber music,
as well as the power and beauty of an orchestra. Showtime 4 p.m., Tennessee
Williams Theater.
Contact: (305) 296-1520
Key West / March 24 2009 to April 12 2009
"Reefer Madness, The Musical" at Waterfront Playhouse
Back by overwhelming popular demand! Sold-out houses. Rave reviews. The buzz
of the Key West season. This legend returns with the same brilliant cast for three
weeks only. Miss it at your peril!
Contact: Box Office: 305-294-5015
Key West / March 29 2009
Impromptu Concerts Presents Jeffrey Chappell — Solo Piano
He is loved in Key West and is considered part of the “family.” A far ranging career.
Soloist with the Philadelphia, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Houston, and Key West
Symphonies. Showtime 4 p.m., St. Paul's Church.
Contact: (305) 296-1520
Key West / April 01 2009 to April 30 2009
15th Annual Robert Frost Poetry Festival
The festival features poetry and haiku workshops and readings, and a poetry and
haiku contest. Events are staged at the Robert Frost Cottage at the Heritage
House Museum, where Frost spent many island winters.
Contact: (305) 292-7963
Key West / April 20 2009
14th Annual Taste of Key West
Scores of area restaurants present mouthwatering samples of their cuisine to
benefit AIDS Help, Inc. The culinary celebration takes place at the Truman
Waterfront overlooking Key West Harbor, from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Email: pamela.d@aidshelp.cc
Key West / April 28 2009 to May 30 2009
"Return of Rompers, Short Attention Span Theatre" at Red Barn Theater
Live comedy, drama, musical theater, and cabaret shows in this intimate small
theater. Call Box Office for details and tickets, showtimes 8 p.m. Located at 319
Duval Street, Rear.
Contact: (305) 296-9911
Key West / April 29 2009 to May 03 2009
Key West Songwriters’ Festival
The 14th-annual showcase of musical magic features America’s foremost
performing songwriters, with concerts staged in intimate, audience-friendly island
settings. The festival is presented by Hog's Breath Saloon.
Contact: (305) 304-0814
Key West / May 06 2009 to May 23 2009
"The Musical of All Musicals, The Musical" at Waterfront Playhouse
This hilarious satire takes one simple plot and turns it into five delightful musicals,
as done in the styles of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, Jerry
Herman, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Kander and Ebb.
Contact: Box Office: 305-294-5015
Key West / June 06 2009 to June 14 2009
Pridefest 2009
Event honoring diversity, openness and freedom in the city that is consistently
recognized as one of the world's top gay and lesbian vacation destinations.
Contact: (305) 292-3223
Key West / October 23 2009 to November 01 2009
31st Annual Fantasy Fest
An outrageous, 10-day celebration featuring costume competitions, promenades,
street fairs and a grand parade with marching groups and lavish floats.
Contact: (305) 296-1817
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