This Week In Keys Arts Highlights for January 18-24, 2007

Thursday, January 18

Arts Council - Marathon

ArtReach Grant Panel Review . 2 p.m. Marathon Community Theatre, 5101 Overseas Hwy., keysarts.com.

Artist Reception - Key West

Key West Art & Historical Society features Sculptor J. Seward Johnson, Jr. "Impressionism Revisited - Beyond the Frame."

Life-sized sculptures based on well-known 19th Century paintings. 5:30 - 7 p.m. Members free; $10 non-members. Open daily. Through March 5. Custom House, 281 Front St. [phone removed]. kwahs.org.

Gallery Walk - Key West

Third Thursday "Night on White" Gallery Walk. Special exhibitions and receptions (see below). 6 - 9 p.m. White Street between Catherine and Petronia, Key West. Call [phone removed] for Gallery Guide.

- Harrison Gallery, 825 White St., Key West. [phone removed]. harrison-gallery.com.

Elizabeth DeVries "Old Town" constructions; Karen Jordan Photography "Water Images"

- Wave Gallery , 1100 White St., Key West. [phone removed]. thewavegallery.com.

Martha Marshall atmospheric abstract paintings; Sherry Tewell "Keys-inspired" abstract paintings.

- Coldwell Banker , 1201 White St., Key West. [phone removed].

H.B. "Heather" Clark. Mosaics and Stained Glass.

- The White Street Deli Cafe , 1119 White St., [phone removed].

Michael Schuster , Driftwood Furniture, Art Behind Bars , featuring the work of B.Pat and others. Music & Chocolate fountain.

Thursdays - Saturdays

Theatre - Marathon

Marathon Community Theatre presents, GOODBYE, CHARLIE , a farce by George Axelrod. $15. 8 p.m. Matinee January 28 at 3 p.m. Through Feb. 3. Marathon Community Theatre, MM 49.5 Overseas Hwy., [phone removed].

marathontheater.org.

Thursday, January 18 - Sunday, January 21

Musical Theatre - Key West

Key West Symphony presents ANNIE . A theatrical experience for the entire family - winner of 7 Tony awards. Thurs-Sat. 7:30 p.m; Sat matinee 2 p.m., Sun matinee, 4 p.m. Glynn R. Archer Center for the Performing Arts, Flagler Ave., [phone removed]

keywestsymphony.com.

Friday, January 19

Museums and More - Marathon

Marathon Garden Club member meeting. Public welcome. 11:30 a.m. 5270 Overseas Hwy., [phone removed]. keysy.com/mgc

Gallery Celebration - Big Pine Key

"Funky Functional Furnishings." Exhibit and silent auction. Reception concludes auction and celebrates gallery's 13th anniversary. 7 - 9 p.m. Artists In Paradise Gallery, Winn Dixie Shopping Center, Big Pine Key. [phone removed].

Benefit Concert - Key West

Irish recording artist and Broadway performer Michael McCarthy. Suggested donation $35 for local TJ Fox's medical expenses. Doors open 7 p.m. - concert 8 p.m. BottleCap Lounge, 1128 Simonton St., [phone removed].

Friday, January 19 and Saturday, January 20

Musical Theatre Tour - Key West

Tennessee Williams Theatre presents GILLIGAN'S ISLAND -The Musical ; starring Dawn Well (the original Mary Ann) and Barry Williams (Greg Brady). $39-$49. 8 p.m.; Sat. Matinee 2 p.m. Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Rd., [phone removed]. keystix.com

Saturday, January 20

Vocal Concert - Tavernier

South Florida Center for the Arts Concert Series. Reprise Men's Vocal Group. $20/$25 at door. 8 p.m. Coral Shores Performing Arts Center, 89901 Old Hwy. (MM 89), [phone removed].

Children's Theater - Key West

THE GARBAGE PEOPLE. A children's play encouraging audience participation. $8 children, $10 adults. 2 p.m. Red Barn Theatre, 319 Duval St. [phone removed]. redbarntheatre.org.

Theatre - Key West

CLOSING NIGHT. Michael Hollinger's INCORRUPTIBLE. A comedy about a group of greedy monks in a rattrap monastery circa 1250 A.D. $30/$25 on Thursdays. 8 p.m. Red Barn Theatre, 319 Duval St., Key West. [phone removed]. redbarntheatre.org.

Saturday, January 20 - Sunday, January 21

Outdoor Art Festival - Key Largo

Florida Keys Art Guild Outdoor Art Festival. Free. Anthony's, MM 98 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo. [phone removed].

Sunday, January 21

Culinary Competition - Key West

14th Annual Master Chef Classic to benefit MARC House. 4 - 7 p.m. Pier House, One Duval St., [phone removed], ext. 16.

Monday, January 22

Lecture - Key West

Friends of the Library Lecture Series 2007. Author Lee Smith.

Free. Tickets available at the door starting at 5 p.m. Lecture at 6 p.m. Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton St., [phone removed].

Tuesday, January 23

Winter Art Show - Marathon

Bougainvillea House Gallery presents "Meet the Artist Day" in conjunction with 5th Annual Winter Show. Refreshments and mingling with the artists. The art displayed will be for sale and 20% of all sales will go back to the Marathon Community Theatre as a gesture of "Artists Helping The Arts." 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Marathon Community Theatre, MM 49.5 oceanside. [phone removed].

Wednesday, January 24

Lecture - Key Largo

Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park presents 16th Annual Lecture Series: Meaghan Johnson, Nature Conservancy's Florida Marine Program speaks on replenishing Staghorn Corals in the Keys Reef. Free. 7:30 p.m. Key Largo School, MM 105, Oceanside. [phone removed].

Concert - Marathon

Middle Keys Concert Association presents Trio Con Brio (Piano, Violin, Cello). $20/Up to age 19 free. 7:30 p.m. San Pablo Church, 122nd St. [phone removed].

Theatre Opening - Key West

OPENING NIGHT. The Key West Players present Donald Margulies' DINNER WITH FRIENDS. Filled with intelligence and spiky humor. $20-$35. 8 p.m. Tuesdays - Saturdays through February 10. Waterfront Playhouse, Mallory Square - Tift's Lane. [phone removed]. waterfrontplayhouse.com.

Symphony Gala - Key West

Key West Symphony presents their annual benefit, honoring long-time supporter Robin Weiss. Cocktails, dinner and dancing with music provided by a Symphony quartet. Post-dinner entertainment featuring Bobby Nesbitt and Carmen Rodriguez. Table: $5,000, $3,000, $1,500; individual $150. Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Rd. Reserve NOW call [phone removed]. Keywestsymphony.com