http://keywestconcierge.com Key West Florida Vacation & Travel Guide Tue, 30 Nov 2010 07:34:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en ENCORE! Key West Showstoppers Sat. Nov. 22 - Sun, Nov. 23 - 8PM - $50 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 ... http://keywestconcierge.com/2008/11/12/the-waterfront-playhouse-kicks-off-their-exciting-69th-season-with-another-fabulous-concert/ Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 7:30 pm 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 ... http://keywestconcierge.com/2008/11/07/a-taste-of-wine-and-music/ The Waterfront Playhouse will present “The Red Head Dilemma,” an interactive children's musical for ages 6 to 12 that has been created by the Key West Children's Theatre Company. "The Red Head Dilemma" will play Saturday mornings at 11:00, November 8, 15, 22 & 29. Tickets are ONLY $1 for ... http://keywestconcierge.com/2008/11/06/the-red-head-dilemma/ Key West Heritage House presents a series of events inspired by the Great Depression through art, lectures, walking tours and the premiere of an oral history film documentary. The series opens with “WPA Artists: Inspired by the Depression,” a special exhibit of recently restored Depression-era works created by WPA artists, as ... http://keywestconcierge.com/2008/11/04/key-west-wpa-walking-tour/ The 15th Annual Robert Frost Poetry Festival will be held in Key West, Florida April 15th - 19th, 2009 on the grounds of the Heritage House Museum, the Robert Frost Cottage, and select Key West venues. The festival will feature poetry and haiku workshops, poetry and haiku readings, art & film ... http://keywestconcierge.com/2008/11/04/robert-frost-poetry-festival-2009/ [caption id="attachment_508" align="alignright" width="300" caption="“Containment Series: extra planetary object 001” by Bob Coon"][/caption] 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 ... http://keywestconcierge.com/2008/11/04/sculpture-key-west-2009/ 17th Annual Meeting of the Minds 2008 Bar Stools & Beach Chairs October 30 - November 2, 2008 (Key West, Florida) 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 ... http://keywestconcierge.com/2008/10/14/17th-annual-meeting-of-the-minds-2008/ Check out the entertainment around town.  Many bars have webcams with streaming video. 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 ... http://keywestconcierge.com/2008/10/14/key-west-webcams/ 49th Annual Key West House and Garden Tours sponsored by the Old Island Restoration Foundation 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 ... http://keywestconcierge.com/2008/10/06/49th-annual-key-west-house-and-garden-tours/ Pirates in Paradise Festival will be tentatively invading Key West from Nov. 29 through Dec. 7, 2008! Raise Yer Flag, Grab Yer Mate and Join Us in Celebrating the Golden Age of Sail & Seafaring Adventure as Pirates In Paradise Festival Invades Key West, Florida [caption id="" align="alignright" width="356" caption="Pirates in ... http://keywestconcierge.com/2008/10/05/pirates-in-paradise-2008/ Power Boat Racing Enthusiasts... 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, ... http://keywestconcierge.com/2008/09/30/world-championship-offshore-power-boat-race/ Fantasy Fest is a ten day celebration that includes costume contests, parties, balls, fundraisers, body painting, drag queen contests,  lots of drinking, and parades. 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 ... http://keywestconcierge.com/2008/09/26/fantasy-fest-2008/ Get ready to enjoy live theater productions at the Red Barn Theatre in Key West, Florida. 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 ... http://keywestconcierge.com/2008/09/26/the-red-barn-theatres-29th-season-beginning-in-december/ I see the bikini contest is coming up at Hog's Breath Saloon during Fantasy Fest time.  I have seen this live as well as online.  It's not actually 'G' rated, but you can check out photos and videos online. That reminds me that I forgot to get a new black hogs ... http://keywestconcierge.com/2008/09/26/hogs-breath-saloon/ A 160-nautical-mile sprint down the Florida Keys. 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 ... http://keywestconcierge.com/2008/09/02/fort-lauderdale-to-key-west-race/ Waterfront Playhouse at Mallory Square in Old Town, Key West [caption id="" align="alignright" width="302" caption="TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE FROM THE 2007-2008 SEASON"][/caption] 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 ... http://keywestconcierge.com/2008/08/31/waterfront-playhouse-2008-2009-season/ Key West Symphony performs at Tennessee Williams Theater 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 ... http://keywestconcierge.com/2008/07/09/key-west-symphony/ 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. JOAN RIVERS - A Night of Comedy — January 15, 2009 THE PHANTOM'S LEADING LADIES — February 10, 2009 THE ... http://keywestconcierge.com/2008/07/09/tennessee-williams-theatre/ 27th Anniversary Conch Republic Independence Celebration APRIL 17-26, 2009 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 ... http://keywestconcierge.com/2008/05/10/conch-republic-independence-celebration/ [caption id="" align="alignright" width="125" caption="Mercury S.L.A.M."][/caption] 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 ... http://keywestconcierge.com/2008/03/05/mercury-slam-southernmost-light-tackle-anglers-masters/ My first visit to Key West was when I was 4 years old.  My father was in the Navy Reserves and we would visit Key West for a month every year for a few years.  After that time I continued to visit once or twice a year on school holidays ... http://keywestconcierge.com/2008/01/03/local-perspective/ We drove down to Key West and stayed at the old Hilton, now the Westin, down by Mallery Square. We got a great deal thanks to Diane Schmidt, Maria's old boss at the Casa Marina (Now GM of all the Starwood properties in KW). It was definitely great to be ... http://keywestconcierge.com/2007/12/25/key-west-after-8-years/