ENCORE! will feature over 25 of Key West’s finest singers performing great numbers from hit Broadway shows. Both evenings will include post-performance catered parties. Directed by Danny Weathers with guest Musical Director Robert Strickland. Scheduled to perform are: David Black, Laurie Breakwell, Melody Cooper, Marc Crow, Joy Hawkins, Mary Falconer, Penny Leto, Michael McCabe, Leslie McQueen, Bruce Moore, Mike Mulligan, Bobby Nesbitt, Marjorie Paul-Shook, Randy Roberts, Carmen Rodriguez, Gordon Ross, Vicki Roush, Dean Walters, Danny Weathers, John Wells, Henry Woods and Scott Zimmerman, Ruben Navarro, Skipper Kripitz and Joe Dallas. They will be doing showstopping numbers from such shows as “Sweet Charity,” “A Chorus Line,” “Gypsy,” “Jacques Brel,” “Wicked,” “Mame,” “Fiddler On The Roof,” “Company,” “Forum,” “Oympus On My Mind,” “Ur! inetown,” Kiss Me Kate,” “Follies,” “My Fair Lady,” “The Most Happy Fella,” “City of Angels” and much more! Not to be missed!

For more details, go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org. or call 294-5015.

Enjoy a taste of the vine while strolling through the Key West Botanical Garden and listening to music by Key West’s finest performers. Wines featured from all over the world. Cases may be ordered from the distributor and the Garden will received 10% of the sale. Everyone benefits!
$10 members / $15 non-members

For more information visit www.keywestbotanicalgarden.org

“The Red Head Dilemma” is a new musical that tells the tale of Red Head City, an imaginary society where red hair and all things red are essential. All is well in the Red Head City until a non-red haired stranger shows up. The stranger’s fate is then decided by the audience. The musical was written by Kyle Caskey and David Black, who also star, along with Valerie Carr, Jennifer Cohen, Carolyn Cooper, Joan O’Dowd and Scott Zimmerman. Michael Aaglan directs with choreography by Carolyn Cooper. The original score is by Michael Fauss. The set is by Michael Boyer and the fanciful costumes are by Sushi.

The Waterfront Playhouse would like to acknowledge with our deepest thanks the generous donations from Suzie and Nick Trivisonno and the Dogwood Foundation that have underwritten this production.

The series opens with “WPA Artists: Inspired by the Depression,” a special exhibit of recently restored Depression-era works created by WPA artists, as well as other local artists of the time. The exhibit opens to the public at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, followed by a 7:30 p.m. presentation by Key West historian Tom Hambright.

On Nov. 15, the Heritage House will launch the “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. The tours will commence 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.

On May 6, 1935, the Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) was created to help provide economic relief to the citizens of the United States who were suffering through the Great Depression.  The Federal Art Project was one of the divisions of the W.P.A. It operated from August 29, 1935 until June 30, 1943. Reputed to have created more than 200,000 separate works.  FAP’s primary goals were to employ out-of-work artists and to provide art for non-federal government buildings: schools, hospitals, libraries and the like.

For more details, visit www.heritagehousemuseum.org

The festival will feature poetry and haiku workshops, poetry and haiku readings, art & film events and an international poetry and haiku contests.

Enter the Adult Poetry Contest where the top 3 winners earn cash prizes, up to $150.

Entry details:

• Entry fee: $10 per poem
• Previously unpublished work
• Open to style and theme
• 40 lines maximum, each poem
• typed copy.
• Two copies of each poem, with your name, address, phone and/or e-mail on one copy only.

Mail to:
Robert Frost Poetry Contest,
Heritage House Museum,
410 Caroline Street,
Key West, FL 33040.

Make checks payable to Key West Robert Frost Poetry Festival

Postmarked Deadline: March 23rd, 2009

Key West Heritage House Poet Laureate Robert Frost was a frequent visitor to 410 Caroline Street and wintered from 1945 to 1960 in the 1834 garden cottage now known as the Robert Frost Cottage.

For Schedule and Workshop details, visit www.robertfrostpoetryfestival.com

“Containment Series: extra planetary object 001” by Bob Coon

Sculpture Key West 2009 is shaping up to be the most cohesive and challenging exhibition to date.  This annual outdoor exhibition, now in its 14th year, opens January 18, 2009, and showcases 32 works by local, national and international artists on the tropical island of Key West, Florida.

Known primarily as an offbeat tourist destination and as the home of reclusive writers like Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams, Key West has recently achieved some critical attention from the artworld at large with this outdoor exhibition of contemporary and cutting-edge sculpture.  Sculpture Key West has been working quietly to build a solid reputation of artistic excellence and is attracting world-class curators and artists.

The 2009 show features installations that were selected by a jury led by Shamim M. Momin, Associate Curator of the Whitney Museum in New York and co-curator of the 2008 Whitney Biennial.   Additional jury members were Robert Chambers, internationally renowned artist living in Miami; Vera Vasek, SKW board member and artist; Eric Holowacz, Executive Director of The Studios of Key West; and Gavin McKiernan, a Key West arts professional.

This year’s jury selected works with a similar overall theme to give the exhibition a sense of cohesion. As conceived by Momin, sculptures that are site-specific or site-dependent tend to be the most interesting and successful.  Works that are environmental, ethereal, ephemeral, works that are constructed on site, or that reference the history of the site are the focus of this year’s exhibition.  Many of them will cease to exist after the show is over.

The majority of the artworks will be installed at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park, which opens March 1 and West Martello Tower, which opens Jan 18, 2009.  Some additional works will be installed at other locations around the island, including Bayview Pond (past home of the Loch Ness Monster) and the White Street Pier. The show closes on April 18, 2009, at all locations.

Some highlights for the 2009 exhibition include:  A tower of Cuban bread, a giant glowing halo, silver “ghost flags,” a tower of salt (to go with the bread?), a giant line demonstrating the tangent to the earth, a fence in the shape of the detainment center at Guantanamo Bay, a hot-pink trailer filled with snarling dogs and a glowing pink hole in Bayview Pond.

Interesting trends are in evidence among the selected sculptures.  This year’s show is heavier on video and audio installations, works that light up at night, glow, ring, buzz, and hum.  Works that melt, disappear, get eaten or get lost and found are also common, and perhaps will cease to exist before the show closes.

Returning Key West favorites John Martini, Lauren P. McAloon, and Anja Marais are all making large and dramatic works for Fort Taylor.  Artists hail from Florida and ten other states (including New York, Alabama, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Tennessee and Wisconsin) as well as two international participants, from Paris and Berlin.

Notable returning and new artists are:  Mike Ross (Brooklyn) Cameron Gainer (Minneapolis), Lori Nozick (New York), Steven Durow (New Orleans), Karlis Rekevics (Brooklyn), Andrea Stanislav (Minneapolis), Diana Sphungin (Brooklyn), Blane De St Croix (Boca Raton), Roy Staab (Wisconsin), Richard Medlock (Miami), Karen McCoy (Hartford, CT).  Twenty-four are new to the exhibition, eleven artists are returning. Four sculptures will be made by artist collaborative teams.

Meeting of the Minds is Parrot Heads In Paradise Inc.’s annual convention. To attend you must be a member in good standing of a Parrot Head Club. There are over 200 chapters in the US, Australia, Canada and Europe, including the Virtual Parrot Head Club.

More than 3,000 fans of the legendary singer, songwriter and bestselling author will flock to Key West to celebrate their hero’s music and the lifestyle it promotes.

Most convention activities are open only to registered members of Parrot Head clubs, but the public is invited to attend the Margaritaville Street Fest, planned for 1-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, adjacent to Margaritaville at Duval and Fleming streets.

For more information about the Parrot Heads’ convention in Key West, visit the Meeting of the Minds section of the Parrot Head clubs’ official Web site at www.phip.com

Hog’s Breath Saloon Stage Cam
Listen live as bands play on stage at Hog’s Breath.

Schooner Wharf Webcam
Listen live as bands play on stage at Schooner Wharf.

Sloppy Joe’s Webcam
Listen live as bands play on stage at Sloppy Joe’s.

Green Parrot Bar Webcam
Listen live as bands play on stage at Green Parrot.

Cowboy Bills Honky Tonk Saloon Webcam
Listen live as bands play on stage at Cowboy Bills.  Watch the sexy bull riding contests.

Ocean Key Resort Sunset Pier
Streaming Video Sunset Pier Web Cam

Mallory Square Cam
See the sunset and Key West Harbor

Top of La Concha Hotel Webcam
See the sunset from The Top!

Old Island’s 48th annual series of Key West House and Garden Tours featured lovely homes and gardens reflecting the varied tastes and originality of their owners. Visitors were enchanted by exquisite restorations and creative renovations surrounded by lush tropical gardens and delightful interiors featuring art collections, antiques, and much more.

Make plans now to attend the
2008-2009 Season
December 26-27, 2008,
5 to 8 p.m.
January 16-17, 2009,
5 to 8 p.m.
February 20-21, 2009,
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
March 13-14, 2009,
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Advance reservations are not necessary.
Tickets, at $25 per person, can be purchased a week before the tour at these locations:
1. Key West’s Oldest House &  Garden 322 Duval Street
2. ITT Office at Sigsbee Park
3. TIB Bank branches 330 Whitehead Street and 3618 N. Roosevelt Blvd.
4. The featured homes during Tour hours

Proceeds from the OIRF House and Garden Tours benefit the preservation of the architecture and cultural heritage of Key West.

Pirates in Paradise Sea Battle

2008 Festival Schedule (Tentative)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2008

All Day – Ongoing Maritime & Pirate Exhibits at Key West Museums and Historic Attractions, including Fort Taylor Historic Site, Pirate Soul, Mel Fisher Museum, Custom House Museum, Light House Museum, Shipwreck Historeum, Heritage House, East Martello Tower & Wrecker’s Museum/Oldest House.

Noon – 1:30pm – Tall Ship Pirate Invasion Sail. Capt. Finbar, the scurvy crew of his schooner WOLF and the Bone Island Buccaneers join forces for this swashbuckling adventure at sea! Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Key West’s Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694.

1:30 – 5pm Invasion Party at Key West Historic Seaport. Celebrate with the pirates and watch as they “attack” the land forces at Key West’s Historic Seaport and claim the island for their own! For more info call (305) 296-9694.

4 – 7pm Pirate’s Choice Rum Pub Stroll with the Bone Island Buccaneers. Meet at the Historic Seaport and join the pirates for this fun stroll that takes you to several of Old Town Key West’s favorite watering holes and features libations at 4 pubs and live entertainment. Call Spike at (305) 295-9195 for reservations & info.

5-6:30pm – Tall Ship Sunset Sail & Pirate Attacks aboard the schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Key West’s Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694.

8pm – Pirate’s Pillage & Plunder Party. Location TBA

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2008

All Day – Ongoing Maritime & Pirate Exhibits at Key West Museums and Historic Attractions.

All Day – Nautical Excursions. For info & reservations call (305) 296-9694.

1-4 pm — Historic Walking Tour of Old Town with historians. Learn first hand some of Key West’s rich & colorful maritime history and take quick peaks into several of Key West’s historic museums and attractions. Meet at the Mel Fisher Museum, 200 Greene Street). Cost TBA. Reservations: (305) 296-9694.

1:30 - 3pm – Tall Ship Pirate Sail aboard Schooner WOLF. Join Capt. Finbar and the scurvy crew of his schooner WOLF for adventure on the high seas! Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Key West’s Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694.

4-6 pm – Official End of America’s Hurricane Season Party at the USS MOHAWK CGC (WPG-78). NOAA’s weather forecaster Matt Strahan & his crew will be on hand to symbolically signify the end of this year’s Hurricane Season. Truman Pier, foot of Southard Street. FREE. Call (305) 296-9694 for more info

MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2008

All Day – Ongoing Maritime & Pirate Exhibits at Key West Museums and Historic Attractions.

All Day – Nautical Excursions. For info and reservations, call (305) 296-9694.

5-6:30 pm – Tall Ship Sunset Sail & Pirate Attacks aboard the schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Key West’s Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694.

EVENING OPEN

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2008

All Day – Ongoing Maritime & Pirate Exhibits at Key West Museums and Historic Attractions.

All Day – Nautical Excursions. For info and reservations, call (305) 296-9694.

11:30 am – La Te Da’s “Queen of Swing” Birthday Brunch. Celebrate Jazz icon Norma Miler’s 89th Birthday with a scrumptious brunch (order off menu,) 1125 Duval Street. Call (305) 296-6706.

5-6:30 pm – Tall Ship Sunset Sail & Pirate Attacks aboard the schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF 1/2 hour prior to departure) at Key West’s Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694.

Evening – Literature & the Sea Reception at Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St.
Proceeds benefit Key West Maritime Historical Society. Cost $20 per person. Call (305) 296-9694 for more info & reservations.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2008

All Day – Ongoing Maritime & Pirate Exhibits at Key West Museums and Historic Attractions.

All Day – Nautical Excursions. For info and reservations, call (305) 296-9694.

5-6:30 pm – Tall Ship Sunset Sail & Pirate Attacks aboard the schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Key West’s Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694.

7-10 pm – Most Buxom Wench & Bad Ass Pirate Costume Contest and Pirate Party at Pat Croce’s Rum Barrel, 528 Front Street. Don yer best garb for this pirate party…and compete for a variety of great prizes. Celebrity Judges include Admiral Finbar of the Conch Republic Navy. Admission FREE. Call (305) 292-7862 for more info.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008

All Day – Ongoing Maritime & Pirate Exhibits at Key West Museums and Historic Attractions.

All Day – Nautical Excursions. For info and reservations, call (305) 296-9694.

1-2:30 pm – “Authors, Artists & Historians Sail” aboard the Schooner WOLF. Join Admiral Finbar, artist Don Maitz & authors Janny Wurts, Oryginal Cinn, Carol Shaughnessy and Norma Miller. Tickets: $50/person. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at KW Seaport. Reservations required, call (305) 296-9694.

3-5 pm – 4th Annual National Walk the Plank Championship Sail aboard the Schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50/person. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at KW Historic Seaport. Reservations required, call (305) 296-9694.

4-5 pm – 4th Annual National Walk the Plank Championships aboard the Schooner WOLF, anchored at Pier House Resort, One Duval Street. Victims (uhh, contestants) will vie for the honor and glory of becoming the 2008 Champion as they dive to their watery graves, pleading for their miserable lives and competing for valuable prizes. FREE Spectator viewing at Pier House Resort’s Beach Bar. Call (305) 296-9694 for more info.

6-8 pm – El Meson de Pepe’s Pirate’s Caribbean Buffet. Mallory Square, 411 Wall Street. Join Authors, Historians, Artists and the Pirates in Paradise crew for this festive dinner. Cost: $20 per person, $10 per person for children under 12. Reservations & info, call (305) 296-9694.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2008

10 am-5 pm – Bone Island Pirate Fest, Pirate Pub and Village Thieves’ Market and Fort Zachary Taylor. Features living history pirate encampments; His Royal Majesty’s Military Forces; period clothing, arts and crafts; pirate treasure and black powder weapons demonstrations; and kid’s games. Entertainment by Bone Island Buccaneers, Pyrates of the Coast, Bawdy Be, Cascabel, Captain Crudbeard & Lady Barbara, the Callahan Crewe, Mantanzas Marauders, Liberte’ Sparrow and Braze include strolling minstrels & combative stunt men. Festival Pass: $4/adults and $2/children under 12 with park admission. *3-Day Weekend Pass $10/adults & $5/children under 12 with park admission. Inside Fort Taylor Historic State Park, end of Southard St. through Truman Annex. Call (305) 292-6713 for more info.

1:30-3 pm – Tall Ship Pirate Sail & Attack on Fort Taylor aboard the schooner WOLF . Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at KW Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694.

2 pm – Fort Taylor Pirate Battle Land Force Artillery on Parade Grounds. Witness the battle as the pirates fight against their mortal enemies, the King’s Royal Marines. FREE with park admission and Festival Pass ($4/adults & $2/children under 12.) Inside the fort at Fort Taylor Historic State Park, end of Southard St. through Truman Annex. For more info call (305) 292-6713.

5-6:30 pm – Tall Ship Sunset Sail & Pirate Attacks aboard the schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Key West’s Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694.

6-10 pm – Conch Republic Pirate’s Shipwreck Ball at Historic Fort Taylor. Join Admiral Finbar, the Conch Military High Command and the crew of Key West’s Pirates in Paradise Festival for a festive Pirate Feast.

First Mate Ball Ticket (Party Only) $15/$20 at door, Captain’s Dinner Ticket $25/$35 at door and Admiral’s VIP Dinner Ticket $50/$60 at door. Foot of Southard Street, thru Truman Annex. For more info & to RSVP for Dinner Tickets, call (305) 296-9694. NOT CONFIRMED.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2008

10 am – 5 pm – Bone Island Pirate Fest , Pirate Pub and Village Thieves’ Market at Fort Zachary Taylor. Featuring living history pirate encampments, His Royal Majesty’s Military Forces, Pyrate Tryal of Anne Bonny & Mary Read, period clothing, arts and crafts, pirate treasure, storytellers, fight circles, treasure hunts, black powder weapons demonstrations and kids’ pirate games. Entertainment by Bone Island Buccaneers, Pyrates of the Coast, Bawdy Be, Cascabel, Captain Crudbeard & Lady Barbara, the Callahan Crewe, Mantanzas Marauders, Liberte’ Sparrow and Braze include strolling minstrels & combative stunt men. Festival Pass: $4/adults and $2/children under 12 with park admission. *3-Day Weekend Pass $10/adults & $5/children under 12 with park admission. Inside the fort at Fort Taylor Historic State Park, end of Southard St. through Truman Annex. Call (305) 292-6713 for more info.

11am – Noon – Historic Reenactment of the “Pyrate Tryal of Anne Bonny & Mary Read (based on the official trial transcripts of these infamous female pirates.) Free with park admission and Festival Pass ($4/adults and $2/children under 12.) Inside the fort at Fort Taylor Historic State Park, end of Southard St. through Truman Annex. Call (305) 292-6713 for more info.

1:30-3 pm – Tall Ship Pirate Sail & Attack on Fort Taylor aboard the schooner WOLF . Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at KW Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694.

2 pm – Fort Taylor Pirate Battle Land Force Artillery on Parade Grounds. Witness the battle as the pirates fight against their mortal enemies, the British Red Coats. Inside the fort at Fort Taylor Historic State Park, end of Southard St. through Truman Annex. FREE with park admission and Festival pass ($4/adults & $2/children under 12.) Call (305) 292-6713 for more info.

5-6:30 pm – Tall Ship Sunset Sail & Pirate Attacks aboard the schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Key West’s Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694.

7-9 pm – Key West Lighted Holiday Parade. View the family-friendly parade (with Pirates!) along Truman and Duval streets. FREE.

EVENING OPEN

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2008

10 am - 5 pm – Bone Island Pirate Fest, Pirate Pub and Village Thieves’ Market at Fort Zachary Taylor. Featuring living history pirate encampments, His Royal Majesty’s Military Forces, period clothing, arts and crafts, pirate treasure, storytellers, fight circles, treasure hunts, black powder weapons demonstrations, and kids’ pirate games. Entertainment by Bone Island Buccaneers, Pyrates of the Coast, Bawdy Be, Cascabel, Captain Crudbeard & Lady Barbara, the Callahan Crewe, Mantanzas Marauders, Liberte’ Sparrow and Braze include strolling minstrels & combative stunt men. Festival Pass: $4/adults & $2/children under 12 with park admission. *3-Day Weekend Pass $10/adults & $5/children under 12 with park admission. Inside Fort Taylor Historic State Park, end of Southard St. Call (305) 292-6713 for info.

1:30-3 pm – Tall Ship Pirate Sail & Attack on Fort Taylor aboard the schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at KW’s Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694.

2 pm – Fort Taylor Pirate Battle Land Force Artillery on Parade Grounds. Witness the battle as the pirates fight against their mortal enemies, the British Red Coats. FREE with park admission and Festival pass ($4/adults & $2/children under 12.) Fort Taylor Historic State Park, end of Southard St. through Truman Annex. Call (305) 292-6713 for more info.

4 - 6 pm – La Te Da’s Pirate Tea Dance with special guest “Queen of Swing” Norma Miller. 1125 Duval Street. Cash Bar. For more info, call (305) 296-6706.

5-6:30 pm – Tall Ship Sunset Sail & Pirate Attacks aboard the schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Key West’s Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694.

FREE PIRATE SOUL BUCCANEER BUS TO FORT TAYLOR PIRATE FEST
(continuous shuttle departing daily from Pirate Soul from 10 am - 7 pm)

www.piratesinparadise.com

The Super Boat World Championships will be held in Key West the week of November 2nd through the 9th. There are three (3) race days scheduled, with three races each day. The first race day is on Wednesday the 5th, the second race day is on Friday, the 7th, and the final race day is on Sunday the 9th.

The “Race Village” will be staged at the “TRUMAN ANNEX”, which is a large waterfront property located at the west end of Southard Street. These facilities will be used to house the DRY PITS, WET PITS, HOT PITS (LAUNCHING), PRESS FACILITIES, CONCESSIONS, GENERAL ADMISSION, and HOSPITALITY TENTS, along with a prime view of the Start /Finish line.

Consider a VIP pass which admits you to the VIP hospitality tent, all cocktail parties and the event site (wet pits, dry pits, concession and vendor areas). For complete details visit www.superboat.com.

Also consider watching from the FURY catamaran, positioned at the end of the race course straight. You will view the super boats approaching at full speed as they make their turn around the catamaran. “Feel the roaring thunder as these high power super machines race by at speeds of over 100 miles per hour.”

Other recommended viewing areas include Fort Zachary Taylor State Park and various Key West harborfront hotels that line the course.

This years theme is Pirates, Pundits and Political Party Animals.

The festival kicks off with GOOMBAY on Friday, October 17.  The ten day long party climaxes with the CAPTAIN MORGAN FANTASY FEST PARADE on Saturday, October 25!  Join the 70,000+ party goers as the parade rolls down Duval Street at 7 pm.

Events include:

• Goombay
• Royal Coronation Ball
• Headdress Ball
• Pet Masquerade
• Pretenders in Paradise
• Masquerade March
• Street Fair
• Fantasy Fest Parade

View the 2008 Schedule of Events.

Whether this is your first experience of Fantasy Fest or your a veteran party goer, let me know your experience.  Post your comments!

2008-2009 Season:

• Pre-season Show Dec. 4,5,6 2008 Laughing Matters Comedy Show
• Show #1 Dec 16 - Jan 17, 2009 Wild Women of Planet Wongo, Lyrics, by Ben Budick Book and Lyrics by Steve Mackes, Music and Lyrics by Dave Orgin, Directed By Joy Hawkins
• Show #2 Jan 27th – March 7, 2009 The Outer Shel:More Shel Silverstein Directed by Gary McDonald
• Show #3 March 17- April 18, 2009 Steele Magnolias by Robert Harling Directed by Joy Hawkins
• Show #4 April 28- May 30, 2009 Return of Rompers, Short Attention Span Theatre Various Directors with a Cast of Thousands

For show times & ticket prices see redbarntheatre.org

That reminds me that I forgot to get a new black hogs breath t-shirt when I visited last.  I need to buy this one as my last t-shirt fell apart years ago!  Funny how I see these t-shirts on people accross the country.

The 34th annual Fort Lauderdale to Key West Race will start off of Port Everglades on Wednesday,
January 14, 2009 and runs along the Florida Keys to the fun-filled town of Key West. Boats are
expected to begin finishing the race throughout the day of January 15. Fleets include IRC, PHRF,
Multihull and one-design.

“The PHRF fleet is traditionally the largest and split into three or four classes,” said race chair Joel
Bowie. “For the IRC class boats, this race is the kick-off for the 2009 IRC Gulfstream Series. The
Multihull fleet continues to grow with the popularity of this course.”

The current monohull race record is 10 hours 24 minutes and 2 seconds was set in 2005 by Carrera, the
Reichel/Pugh 81 owned by Joe Dockery (Stamford, Conn.). The multihull record is 8 hours, 31 minutes
and 4 seconds set in 2007 by Stars & Stripes, the Custom 60 owned by Steve and Scott Liebel
(Bradenton, Fla.).

A skippers meeting and cocktail party takes place January 13 at Lauderdale Yacht Club, site of this
year’s Race Headquarters. The start is at 1300 hours on January 14, with the awards scheduled for
January 16 in Key West and hosted by Kelly’s Caribbean. The Turtle Kraals Restaurant Bar will
serve as the finish headquarters. For more information about the 34th Fort Lauderdale to Key West Race
including the NOR and online entry please visit the official race website www.keywestrace.org.

TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE FROM THE 2007-2008 SEASON

2008/2009 SEASON

Production #1:
Dec. 17 to Jan. 10. 8:00 pm
Regrets Only
by Paul Rudnick
SOUTH FLORIDA PREMIERE
Director: Danny Weathers

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.

An all-star cast will be led by Mike Mulligan.

“Rudnick is one of the funniest quipmeisters on the planet,” - New York Times.

Production #2:
January 28 to February 14. 8:00 pm
Doubt, A Parable
by John Patrick Shanley
Winner of The PULITZER PRIZE and
The TONY AWARD for Best Drama in 2005
Director: Danny Weathers

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.”

Doubt will star Joy Hawkins, David Black & Elena Devers

Production #3:
Feb. 25 to March 7. 7:00 pm
BitchSlap!
by Darrin Hagen (also Director)

SOUTH FLORIDA PREMIERE
We all loved ultimate screen goddesses Joan Crawford (the Movie Star) and Bette Davis (the Actress)…too bad they hated each other so much. Bitch Slap!

Stars two Key West legendary divas: Christopher Peterson as Bette Davis and Randy Roberts as Joan Crawford, with Vanessa McCaffrey as Hedda Hopper.

Production #4:
March 24 to April 12. 8:00 pm
Reefer Madness, The Musical
RETURNING BY POPULAR DEMAND
Music and Lyrics by Dan Studney
and Kevin Murphy
Directed by Danny Weathers.
Musical Director Michael Fauss
Choreography by Penny Leto.

The hit of the 2008 theater season is 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!

Production #5:
May 6 to May 23. 8:30 PM
The MUSICAL of MUSICALS,The Musical
Music & Lyrics by Eric Rockwell
& Joanne Bogart
Directed by Cameron Murray
Musical Direction by Vincent Zito

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.

Starring five brilliant musical theater performers: David Black, Laurie Breakwell, Kristen Bussiere, Bruce Moore & Michael Fauss.

Parking: Available in the Mallory Square parking lot next to the theater, the Westin Hotel and the Post Office parking lot on Whitehead Street.

Reserve Seats Early: For the best seats, reserve your seats early. Preferences are given on a first-come, first-served basis. Call early at 305-294-5015.

www.waterfrontplayhouse.org

Master Concert I
Friday 9th January 2009, 8PM
Saturday 10th January 2009, 8PM

Jason Robert Brown: Songs for a New World
Saturday 17th January 2009, 8PM

Master Concerts II
Friday 6th February 2009, 8PM
Saturday 7th February 2009, 8PM

Master Concerts III
Friday 17th April 2009, 8PM
Saturday 18th April 2009, 8PM

For more information see www.keywestsymphony.com

• JOAN RIVERS - A Night of Comedy — January 15, 2009
• THE PHANTOM’S LEADING LADIES —
  February 10, 2009
• THE FAB FOUR — February 26, 2009
• TOMMY TUNE & THE MANHATTAN RHYTHM KINGS — March 19, 2009
• NEIL BERG’S 101 YEARS OF BROADWAY — March 27, 2009

For ticket information and showtimes see www.twstages.com

Schedule of Events

FRIDAY APRIL 17th

• Noon - 4PM - The Raising of the Colors at Fort Taylor and Conch Republic Military Muster. Join us while we commandeer what is rightfully ours! Join our military as we induct members, bestow promotions, and have a great picnic! Complete with the firing of the cannons, the Fort becomes ours!
• 7 PM - The Kick Off Party at the Schooner Wharf Bar. Conch Shell Blowing Contest with prizes, Music, Food, and Fun. More info at www.schoonerwharf.com or 305-292-3302.

SATURDAY APRIL 18th

• 1 PM – 11 PM - THE GREAT CONCH REPUBLIC DRAG RACE, hosted by the Bourbon Street Complex in the 700 Block of Duval Street, roars with a drag race sanctioned by the Conch Republic’s NHRA (Natural Hot Rod Association.) Features race Drag Queens in this benefit for Helpline. More info at www.bourbonstreetcomplex.com.

SCHEDULE:
1–2 Pits open for public viewing (700 Block of Duval)
2–3 Time Trials
3–5 Drag Racing - Quarters, Semis, and Finals
5–11 Tea Dancing in Street

• 8 PM - Conch Republic Royal Family Investiture Party at The Green Parrot 601 Whitehead St. Come help elect the 2006-2007 Conch Republic Royal Family, boogie the night away in Royal Fashion and support the Conch Republic Foster Children’s Fund. More info at www.greenparrot.com or 305-294-6133.

SUNDAY APRIL 19th

• 12 Noon - The 19th Annual Conch Cruiser Car Show at the Schooner Wharf Bar. A free entry car show with prizes galore in categories we haven’t even invented yet! More info at www.SchoonerWharf.com or 305-292-3302.
• 1 PM ‘til the dancin’ stops – Green Parrot Conch Republic 2007 Music Festival; 601 Whitehead. Featuring the Chicken & Soul Waffle Brunch with Robert Albury, Larry Baeder and Kenny Fraley’s Bee-Bop Tribute to Fats Navarro, Southernmost Brass Band, and Caffeine Carl and the Buzz. More info at www.greenparrot.com or 305-294-6133.

MONDAY APRIL 20th

• 4-7 PM - Reef Relief Party for the REEF and BOOK SIGNING for Women Conserving the Florida Keys, featuring author Susan Nugent and featured eco-heroes at the Reef Relief Environmental Center, 631 Greene Street, Key West. Info: 305-294-3100, www.ReefRelief.org.

TUESDAY APRIL 21st

• 9 PM - The Captains’ Meeting for the Bloody Battle. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY. All you salts and sailors out there that dare undertake the perils of the Bloody Battle MUST ATTEND per orders of the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. The meeting will be held at the Schooner Wharf Bar. Attendance is mandatory and no exceptions will be made.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 22nd

• 7 PM - Fairvilla MegaStore Red Ribbon Bed Race Pole Position Pre-Party at Shanna Key Irish Pub & Grill, 1900 Flagler. Info at www.Fairvilla.com or 305-292-0448.

THURSDAY APRIL 23rd

• 7 PM – The US1 “World’s Longest Parade” down Duval Street from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico at the Schooner Wharf Bar. For the 18th year in a row, the Republic’s only totally impromptu parade will roll… get out of the car, step out of the bar, everyone’s a star!
• 9 PM - The Parade Party at Schooner Wharf Bar. Follow the parade in Mardi Gras style. Welcome to the party where the paraders play. Info at www.SchoonerWharf.com or 305-292-3302.

FRIDAY APRIL 24th

• 6 PM - Bloody Battle Non-Combative Shore-side Viewing Parties… the only places to view the Great Battle!!! Be a witness to the most brazen battle of the year, where the only thing you’ll lose is your sanity. Viewing parties will be held at the Westin Resort & Marina at 245 Front Street, 305-294-4000, and the Ocean Key Resort & Spa Sunset Pier at Zero Duval, 305-296-7701. All welcome!
• 7 PM - The Conch Republic Naval Parade & Great Battle for the Conch Republic Sponsored by the Flagship Schooner WOLF, the Conch Republic Army, and the Conch Republic Air Forces. This is THE event of the Celebration… there is nothing like it in the known universe. In Key West Harbor.
• 9 PM - The Victory Party at The Schooner Wharf Bar…Come help us celebrate our victory over the evil forces of the “United States Border Patrol”… we always win! More info at www.schoonerwharf.com or 305-292-3302.

SATURDAY APRIL 25th

• 10 AM - 5 PM - The Conch Republic Crafts Show and Food Fest Sponsored by the Cultural Preservation Society. On Greene Street between Duval and Whitehead Streets. Come and embrace the arts, crafts, and foods of the Conch Republic.
• Noon until 5:00 P.M. - The CONCH CRAWL The bars of old town howl all afternoon… get your “I Survived…” tee-shirts at corner of Green and Duval and enjoy drink specials all afternoon at Hard Rock Café, Rick’s/Durty Harry’s Entertainment Complex, Bull & Whistle, Guy Harvey’s Island Grill, Iguana Cafe, and Hog’s Breath Saloon.
• 2 - 5PM - The Fairvilla Megastore 25th Annual Conch Republic Red Ribbon Bed Race benefiting AIDS Help, Inc. Our oldest and most famous event, the beds race down Duval from Fleming Street to the Hog’s Breath Saloon… the most fun you can have in bed with your clothes on! Info at www.Fairvilla.com or 305-292-0448.
• 5PM - Post Bed Race Party & Awards Ceremony at Hog’s Breath Saloon, 400 Front St.
• 2 - 7PM – The Conch Republic Fiddler’s Contest at Green Parrot Bar, 601 Whitehead. Terry Cassidy welcomes the best fiddlers in the Republic as they vie for awards in this “tune or die” jam of Bluegrass and Old-time music. Featuring two-time Conch Republic Fiddling Champ Gary Zimmerman, Bob Murphy, Chuck Anton and Woodboss. Info at www.GreenParrot.com or 305-294-6133.
• 7 PM - The Pirate’s Ball and Pig Roast at the Schooner Wharf Bar…bottom feeders unite…we can’t let the Upper Crustaceans have all the fun! Music, food, and always a good time! More info at www.schoonerwharf.com or 305-292-3302.

SUNDAY APRIL 26th

• 1 PM - The Wrecker’s Race Series Finale One-way race to the reef re-enacts the ancient wrecking tradition of the Keys. Viewing from the harbor-front hotels and Mallory Square.
• 7 PM - The Awards Ceremony for the Wreckers Race at The Schooner Wharf Bar. The culmination of our outcry of independence featuring music, crazed sailors, Galley Grill foods, awards, and finally… some rest for the wicked until next year. More info at www.schoonerwharf.com or 305-292-3302.
• 9 PM – 11:30 PM - The Great Conch Republic Stargazer Cruise aboard the Liberty Clipper with Joe Universe. See the rare appearance of the Conch Republic’s Northern Cross and the Southern Cross together in the night sky. Benefits the Conch Republic Foster Children’s Fund. Reservations required, call 305-292-0332.

Mercury S.L.A.M.

Mercury S.L.A.M. (Southernmost Light tackle Anglers Masters)
Key West, FL
Permit, Tarpon, Bonefish
October 17-19, 2008
(305) 664-2002

This fishing tournament is part of the Redbone Celebrity Tournament Trilogy benefiting the charity for Cystic Fibrosis.

2008 S.L.A.M. ITINERARY

Friday, October 17

• 6:00-8:00 p.m. Registration and reception, Beachside Resort

Saturday, October 18 ***GUIDES must check-in with Scorekeeper prior to departure

• 6:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast, Hurricane Hole Restaurant and Marina, Stock Island
• 7:30 a.m. Blessing of the Fleet, Boats depart and GO FISHING.
• 3:00 p.m. Lines out of the water.
• 3:00-5:00 p.m. Dockside Party, Hurricane Hole Restaurant and Marina
• 5:00 p.m. ***GUIDES must check-in with Scorekeeper before 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 19 ***GUIDES must check-in with Scorekeeper prior to departure

• 6:30-7:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast, Hurricane Hole Restaurant and Marina, Stock Island
• 7:00 a.m. Boats may depart after sign in and GO FISHING!
• 3:00 p.m. Lines out of the water. Boats must return to the dock by 5:00 p.m.
• 3:00-5:00 p.m. Dockside Party, Hurricane Hole Restaurant and Marina
• 5:00 p.m. ***GUIDES must check in with Scorekeeper before 5:00 p.m.
• 5:00 p.m. Dockside Awards Party, Hurricane Hole Restaurant and Marina

The Redbone is located in the Florida Keys and is a promoter of many of the Florida Keys fishing tournaments including the Mercury SLAM, Little Palm Island SLAM, and Mercury BayBone. Redbone Journal is published each quarter with many artist works from our Redbone Gallery, Florida Keys tournament results and photos, plus the Florida Keys tournament schedule. Redbone also has tournaments in the Bahamas, Belize and other places throughout the United States. All tournaments benefit the charity for Cystic Fibrosis.

View the Redbone Fishing Tournaments Schedule

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