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CONNECT TO THE ARTS
THIS WEEK
May 14 - 21
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The Siegel
Thursday through Saturday, until May 24, 8 p.m. (Sundays 3 p.m.)
Marathon Community Theatre
5101 Overseas Hwy. Marathon
The story follows a lovesick Ethan who plans to
ask Alice's parents for permission to marry her, but there's one
caveat: Ethan and Alice broke up two years ago. Alice, reeling
from having worked for a failed political candidate, is seeing someone
else, but Ethan remains undaunted.
For more information, click HERE.
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Blue Star Museums: History of Diving Museum Guided Tour free for Active Military
Saturday, May 17, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
To honor and thank those serving in the military,
on Armed Forces Day the History of Diving Museum will hold complimentary
guided tours included with your admission. This date also marks the
beginning of the 2025 Blue Star Museums Program, which offers free
admission to active-duty military and up to five members of their
family. Blue Star Museums begins on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 17
and ends on Labor Day, Monday, September 1.
History of Diving Museum extends free admission to Islamorada residents
Wednesday, May 21, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
The History of Diving Museum will be extending
free admission to all Islamorada residents. Be sure to take advantage of
this offer by coming to see the grand opening of our new exhibit,
Celebrating 20 Years! Featured exhibit. The Museum will be open from 10
AM to 6:45 PM, with the exhibit ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6:30 PM.
History of Diving Museum
82990 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada
Click HERE for more information.
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Waterfront Farmers Market
Thursday, May 15 (Every Thursday), 2 - 7 p.m.
Truman Waterfront Park, Key West
(end of Southard Street)
Culinary, beverages, produce, seafood, apparel, gifts, and art.
For more info contact Sean@dailyplan-it.net
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Island Home: Local Artisan & Gourmet Market
Friday, May 16 (Every Friday), 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Island Home
88720 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier
Pick up and indulge in Artisan Breads, Local
Honey, Nut Butters, Homemade Jams, Oils, Spreads, Dried Fruits &
Veggies, Baked Goods, and more!
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Key West Collective Turns Four
Wednesday, May 14, 5 -7 p.m.
Key West Collective
720 Caroline St., Key West
Visitors often remark on the cheerful and inviting
atmosphere of Key West Collective – there's just "something about the
vibe" that keeps people coming back. Even though it’s been over 18
months since Rachel Ligon’s passing, her spirit of warmth and her
passion for art continue to infuse every corner of the gallery.
A key part of that welcoming feeling comes from
our wonderful gallery manager, Theresa Finer. With her genuinely sunny
disposition and infectious smile, Theresa greets everyone like an old –
or new! – friend. As one of Rachel's dearest friends, Theresa carries
forth that bright spirit, her kindness and enthusiasm evident in every
interaction.
Click HERE for more information.
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ARTISTS OF KEY WEST…
25 Years of Expression
Wednesday, May 21, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Jag Gallery
1075 Duval St C-23, Key West
Celebrating more than 25 Key West artists who have
been sharing creativity and making and exhibiting art while
maintaining and contributing to the foundation of the Key West art
community and it’s artistic flavor and heritage for 25 years or
more. The exhibition of painting, photography and sculpture
also includes personal reflections from the artists, revealing what a
Key West artist has meant, and how our tropical paradise continues to
inspire them, their work and creative instincts.
Click HERE for more information.
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Celebrating 20 Years! Immerse Yourself & Exhibit Opening
Wednesday, May 21, 5:45 - 6:45 p.m.
History of Diving Museum
82990 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada
Visitors often remark on the cheerful and inviting
atmosphere of Key West Collective – there's just "something about the
vibe" that keeps people coming back. Even though it’s been over 18
months since Rachel Ligon’s passing, her spirit of warmth and her
passion for art continue to infuse every corner of the gallery.
A key part of that welcoming feeling comes from
our wonderful gallery manager, Theresa Finer. With her genuinely sunny
disposition and infectious smile, Theresa greets everyone like an old –
or new! – friend. As one of Rachel's dearest friends, Theresa carries
forth that bright spirit, her kindness and enthusiasm evident in every
interaction.
Click HERE for more information.
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Walk On White
Thursday, May 15 , 6 - 9 p.m.
White Street between Southard and United Streets
White Street Gallery District, Key West
Enjoy exhibition opening receptions, open artist
studios, pottery-throwing demos, locally-made art, special events,
promotions, and complimentary libations from local galleries, studios,
and over 25 art-loving businesses in the White Street Gallery District.
Click HERE for more information.
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Morada Way Arts & Cultural District Art Walk
Thursday, May 15, 6 - 9 p.m.
151 Morada Way, MM 81.5, Islamorada
Held every
month on the 3rd Thursday throughout the year, offering live music,
performance artists and original art and hand-crafted jewelry,
sculptures and more.
Click HERE for more information.
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Call To Artists for the POOLSIDE 2025 juried show
Deadline July 31
Jag Gallery
1075 Duval St., Space C23, Key West
Jag Gallery announces a Call To Artists for
the POOLSIDE 2025 juried show. Now in its 6th year, the call
is for 2 and 3D original artwork including painting, photography,
sculpture, and drawing with "swimming pool" as part of the subject or
main subject. POOLSIDE 2025 runs from August 9th - 31st Prizes
awarded.
Click HERE for Entry and full details.
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Martha Watson Sauer Scholarship
For high school seniors of KW planning to study the arts
Deadline May 23
The $2,500 in total scholarship funds may be
awarded to one Visual Arts student or divided among two deserving
students and is intended for serious Key West high school students who
wish to pursue an advanced degree in studio art and exhibit Martha's
adventurous spirit, her powers of observation, her boundless curiosity
about the world, and her dedication to the practice of making
art. A permanent exhibit about the artist's life and work is on
display at the Key West Art Center, and a portion of the proceeds from
sales of her paintings, benefits the scholarship.
Please note: The scholarship is open to Senior students graduating any of the four high schools located in Key West, FL.
Click HERE for background and application.
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Monroe County Parks & Beaches: Call for Original Artwork or Mascot Grades K - 12.
Deadline May 22
Help us celebrate July P&B Recreation Month by
creating a one-of-a-kind Artwork or Mascot that raises environmental
awareness in our parks and natural spaces! Open to all Monroe County
residents in Grades K - 12.
Click HERE to request application and complete contest rules.
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Fringe Theatre Auditions 2025-2026
Sunday May 18, 4 - 5 p.m.
Fringe Theater, The Armory
600 White St., Key West
Bring a 1-2 min monologue + 16 bars of music
(optional). Or choose a monologue at the door. Read or Memorized. The
vibe is laidback. You're not competing with anyone. You're inspiring us.
And for two minutes ... you have the stage!
Click HERE for more information.
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Waterfront Playhouse Auditions 2025-2026
Monday & Tuesday, May 19 - 20, 4 - 6 p.m.
Fringe Theater, The Armory
600 White St., Key West
Actors of all backgrounds and experience levels
are encouraged to audition. The upcoming season features a diverse slate
of productions, with roles available for a wide variety of ages, vocal
types, and character styles.
Monday, May 19 will be dedicated to musical
auditions. An accompanist will be provided; performers should bring
appropriate sheet music and be prepared to sing. Both evenings will
include a short monologue component. All auditionees should prepare a
2-3 minute contemporary monologue that showcases their range and
presence. Please bring a photo and resume.
Click HERE for more information.
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MANGO MADNESS
Drop off May 20 - 26
Studios of Key West
533 Eaton St., Key West
You are invited to participate in our annual
members’ exhibit, and the result is a bounty of creativity in every
form and style imaginable. We don’t ask artists to make work about
mangoes exactly, but we do hope that the work brings them – and you –
similar joy. Must be a member. The show will be on view June 5 - July
31.
Click HERE for more information and application.
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Speaker Series: To Save an Orchid
Saturday, May 17, 1 p.m.
Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden
5210 College Road, Key West
Leigh Coolidge, Vice President of the Key West
Orchid Society presents ‘To Save an Orchid”, introduction to and the
joint effort with the Key West Botanical Garden to conserve, preserve,
and protect Florida Keys’ native orchids.
Click HERE for more information.
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Mistakes Divers Make
Wednesday, May 21, 7 p.m.
History of Diving Museum
82990 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada
Dan Orr, President of Dan Orr Consulting, has more
than 50 years of diving experience. He retired from the position of
President of Divers Alert Network (DAN) where he helped focus DAN on its
worldwide diving safety mission.
Click HERE for more information.
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Mario Sanchez
Daily, 2 p.m.
Gallery on Green
606 Greene St, Key West
Mario Sanchez, 1908 American, whose art tells the
unwritten history of Key West and in the permanent collection of the
Smithsonian American art Museum, and the American of Folk Museum in New
York.
Click HERE for more information
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How to Tell Your Story: LGBTQIA
Wednesday, May 21, 3 - 5 p.m.
Queer Keys
1100 Truman Avenue, Key West
Join us for an intergenerational workshop where we
will write about tough things and make it cathartic. Let's have fun
with those demons.
No experience needed - we're here to learn new
ways of expression, experimentation, and compassion for ourselves and
others. We'll write some poems, some fiction, some memoir; we'll write
the truest sentence ever wrote.
Amy will lead with prompts, ideas, and inspiration
- all you have to do is follow. Destination: individual and community
healing, and queer joy.
Snacks, breaks, and laughs provided.
A.S. King is an award-winning author and speaker, a
teacher, a researcher, a fierce advocate for teenagers, an intellectual
freedom fighter, and founder of Gracie's House where our mission is
safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ youth.
Click HERE for more information
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Keys Writers Meeting
Wednesday, May 21, 1 p.m.
Big Pine Library Conference Room
Winn-Dixie Shopping Plaza, Big Pine Key
Explore
writing in a fun, supportive environment with the Keys Writers Group!
All styles and abilities are welcome. Participants may bring up to five
pages, double spaced, to read aloud. If you can, bring 5-7 copies to
share. The group offers feedback in a friendly, constructive way. Not
ready to share? Come to a meeting to get acquainted and offer feedback.
"Writers need readers!"
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Old Town Literary Walking Tours
Wednesdays & Sundays, 10 a.m.
Departs from Key West Public Library
700 Fleming St., Key West
Join us each
week for the Old Town Literary Walking Tour, a stroll through downtown
Key West, illuminating stories of writers that have called our island
home. Inspired by David A. Kaufelt’s original literary walking tour, our
new tour features the former homes and favorite haunts of writers,
including Tennessee Williams, Shel Silverstein, Elizabeth Bishop, and
Robert Frost, and highlights tales of our lesser-known local talent.
Sponsored by the Key West Literary Seminar.
Tours commence
in front of the Monroe County Public Library, 700 Fleming Street
(between Elizabeth and William Streets) and end near Greene and
Elizabeth Streets in Key West. Tours last approximately 90 minutes.
Please be on time and wear comfortable shoes.
Click HERE for more information and to register (required).
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Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel
Thursday, May 15, 8 pm
Duane Betts ignites and brings an evolution to the
Southern rock tradition. With a fiery legacy forged by his father, the
legendary Dickey Betts, the second generation musician infuses it with
his own soul-stirring blend of blues, raw passion, and six-string
mastery. Backed by his band, Palmetto Motel, Betts delivers a dynamic
live show filled with searing guitar solos, heartfelt storytelling, and a
mix of classic influences with fresh energy. Fans can expect a blend of
roots rock, blues, and some improvisational jamming, creating an
electrifying yet deeply authentic experience.
Mini Kiss: The Hottest Littlest Band
Sunday, May 18, 8 p.m.
The World Famous MINIKISS is a high-energy rock
band that’s taking the world by storm! This group of talented little
people is known for their electrifying KISS-inspired performances that
have rocked audiences at some of the biggest events and venues
worldwide.
Journeyman: Tribute to Eric Clapton
Tuesday, May 20, 8 p.m.
JOURNEYMAN has become the #1 tribute to Clapton in
a very short amount of time. The band has been selling hundreds of
tickets per night in the Midwest, New England and West Coast. With over
50 years of music to choose from, JOURNEYMAN covers it all.
Key West Theater
512 Eaton St., Key West
For more information, click HERE.
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Keys Choral Arts Jr. Inaugural Concert
Saturday, May 17, 7 p.m.
Key West United Methodist Church
600 Eaton St., Key West
During the past year, the choral program at Key
West High School was eliminated, leaving high school students with no
opportunity to sing, learn, or perform choral music. Lela approached the
Board of KCA asking for support and the Board agreed, as it fits into
the organization’s mission statement of providing a musical education
experience for both adults and teenagers.
For more information, click HERE.
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Southernmost Youth Orchestra Spring Concert
Sunday, May 18, 4 pm
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
401 Duval St, Key West
For more information, click HERE.
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Key West Jazz Society Duo
Thursdays, 4-7 pm
Hemingway Social Club
201 Simonton St, Key West
Vintage and Latin Jazz with Channing (clarinet, sax, flute) and company.
For more information, click HERE.
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Jazz In The Gardens on Sundays
Sundays, 5-7 pm
526 Angela St., Key West
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Annual Spring Dance Concert -CoffeeMill Dance Studio
Saturday & Sunday May 17 - 18, 7 p.m. (Sunday 3 p.m.)
Tennessee Williams Theater
5901 College Rd., Key West
The CoffeeMill Dance Studio Celebrates 42 years of
dance in Key West and proudly presents our Annual Spring Dance Concert
featuring Lion King PLUS other works at the Tennessee Williams Theatre!
This annual dance concert brings together the best original works
produced by students, faculty, and professional dancers as they
collaborate on an astounding celebration of many styles of dance
including ballet, contemporary, modern, hiphop, tap, jazz, lyrical,
Latin dance, Afro Caribbean dance, belly dance and much more! Treat your
family to some great LIVE homegrown dance!
Click HERE for more information.
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Learn to Dance with Lucy & Friends
Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m Thursdays: 6 p.m.
Swing, Latin & Ballroom
Williams Hall, 729 Fleming St Key West
Fridays, 7 p.m.
Salsa & Salsa Rueda
CoffeeMill Dance Studio
804 White St, Key West
Private lessons for all occasions
CoffeeMill Dance Studio
For information and private lessons call Lucy at 305.745.5578.
Click HERE for more information and for up-to-date schedule.
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Grants for Monroe County Artists & Arts Organizations
Open through June 30, 5 pm
Florida Keys Council of the Arts
Art Builds Community Grant - Workshops via Zoom April 15 &16
Encouraging collaboration and audience building by
emphasizing access to the Arts for all communities. Awards of $5,000,
$7,500 & $10,000 available for projects that will spark
conversations, spur social change and make our community stronger.
Artists In Schools Grant
INNOVATION and COLLABORATION equals EDUCATION. Awards of $2,000 available for teaching artists.
Special Project Grant
CREATIVITY and SUPPORT equals NEW OPPORTUNITY
Awards of $2,000 available for a project that has a beginning, middle and end.
Click HERE for details and online applications.
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Workshops
Dates and Times vary
Florida Keys Watercolor Society
The mission of the Florida Keys Watercolor Society
is to promote the fine art of water based painting through fellowship
and education within its membership base. The Shows, Workshops, and
Paint-Outs offered by the FKWCS invite its participants to immerse
themselves in the joy and rewards associated with the water based
medium.
Click HERE for more information.
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Life Drawing Classes
Annamarie Giordano Artist
Tuesdays, 11 - 2 p.m.
3 hours of continuous drawing. All levels and
mediums are welcome. Reservations are required and classes are held
in Key West.
Reservations are required text 609-884-3474 or email annamariegoirdanostudios@gmail.com.
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Workshops
Studios of Key West
533 Eaton St., Key West
View and sign up for classes HERE.
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Zen by Karen Moore Jewelry
ZEN Jewelry Pop-up at the Perry Hotel
Once a month, Sunday 10am - 4 p.m.
inside the lobby, 7001 Shrimp Road
Create with Karen: Bracelet Making & ZEN Jewelry Pop-up Shop
Find all the ZEN jewelry event details HERE.
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Painting with Sandra Lee
Sip n Paint Parties
Weekly through summer
Life Drawing Classes, Marathon
Click HERE for full details and Schedule.
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Classes - Sandra Trupcevic-West
Artist & Instructor Sandra Trupcevic-West
Fridays - TSKW 4-5pm
533 Eaton St., Key West
Fridays - Stone Soup Gallery, 6-8p.m.
802 White St., Key West
Wednesdays -Parmer’s Resort 2-4 p.m.
565 Barry Ave., Little Torch Key
For information: 816-547-3449 or ArtintheKeys.com
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