Arts & Culture
29 January 2019
Visual Artistry Thrives in Four Florida Keys Shows
The Florida Keys are renowned for having a large population of visual artists, while creative spirits from other places come to experience the ever-changing tropical light and depict a uniquely engaging locale.
23 January 2019
Key West Theater Evolves as Island Cultural Hub
Key West Theater, undergoing a dramatic transformation as a cultural hub for the island city’s arts and music community, has put Key West on the radar of top musicians, comedians, artists and entertainers.
22 January 2019
Connect & Protect: Discovering ‘Secret’ Gardens of the Florida Keys
The wildly diverse ecosystems of the Florida Keys can perhaps best be discovered in hidden gardens, tucked off main thoroughfares and the Overseas Highway throughout the 125-mile-long island chain.
22 January 2019
Key West Walking Tour Showcases Island’s Literary Richness
Most well-informed Key West visitors are aware that the colorful subtropical island was once home and inspiration to world-renowned writers Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams.
14 January 2019
Key West Festival to Tempt Appetites for Food, Wine, History and Fun
Creative cuisine, premium wines and unique events in a subtropical island setting await attendees Wednesday through Sunday, Jan. 23-27, at the 2019 Key West Food & Wine Festival. The 10th annual festival celebrates Key West’s rich culinary culture and historic sites.
07 January 2019
‘Outstanding in the Field’ Dining Series Presents Dockside Feast on Stock Island
The Florida Keys’ “sea-to-table” culinary culture is to take center stage for food fans Wednesday, Jan. 30, when Outstanding in the Field presents a gourmet celebration of the island chain’s diverse indigenous seafood and enduring commercial fishing heritage.
27 December 2018
New Year’s Eve ‘Drop’ to Recall Pan American Airways’ Birth in Key West
A New Year’s Eve “drop” saluting Key West’s heritage as the birthplace of Pan American Airways is to be staged Monday, Dec. 31, in the garden of the airline’s first ticket office.
28 November 2018
Key West Home Tours Reveal Island’s Architecture, Heritage and Style
For visitors who wonder how Key West residents live — and what lies behind their houses’ white picket fences, striking facades and gleaming front doors — home tours scheduled for December, January, February and March offer a rare chance to find out.
20 November 2018
Enjoy Bluegrass on the Beach at Seventh Annual Baygrass Bluegrass Festival Jan. 18-20
Three days of flavorful traditional bluegrass, old-time, “soulgrass” and Americana singing bands are to attract thousands of music lovers to the Baygrass Bluegrass Music Festival, set for Friday through Sunday, Jan. 18-20, in Islamorada.
16 November 2018
Florida Keys Museum Founder Receives Pinnacle Award from Dive Industry
Key West may be Florida’s subtropical southernmost island, but revelers can enjoy events as seasonal as Santa’s North Pole celebrations during the 2018 Key West Holiday Fest that runs through Dec. 31.