Articles tagged with 'Arts & Culture' | Florida Keys

The world-renowned Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, an all-male dance troupe performing in oversized tutus and toe shoes, is to captivate audiences at Key West’s Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Road, at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 25.The …

Several dozen shows featuring more than 225 top performing songwriters, including multi-platinum hitmaker Cole Swindell, await music lovers during the 28th annual Key West Songwriters Festival scheduled Wednesday through Sunday, May 1-5.An annual …

KEY WEST, Florida Keys — Art and nature are to combine at the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden starting Sunday, April 28, when some two dozen imaginative creations by local and regional artists bloom alongside the 15-acre habitat’s …

ISLAMORADA, Florida Keys — Live musical performers representing Florida Keys rock, jazz, reggae, blues and more, along with student bands from Island Music School, are to play for audiences from midmorning into the evening Sunday, April 14, at …

Fans and friends of the Conch Republic can celebrate the offbeat “nation’s” 42nd birthday April 19-28 in Key West, experiencing more than 20 colorful activities ranging from a pirate bash and quirky races to a “sea-to-sea” parade.The Conch Republic …

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Two U.S. Navy F-5N Tiger II jets from Fighter Squadron Composite VFC-111, known as the “Sun Downers,” are to perform a flyover at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 9, during the first day of the Original Marathon Seafood Festival. VFC-111 is the Navy’s premier …

To celebrate the Florida Keys’ vibrant cultural community and heritage, a recently launched social media trivia competition offers entrants the chance to win a getaway to explore cultural offerings and experiences throughout the island chain.The …

Visitors and residents in the Upper Florida Keys can head outdoors to enjoy balmy subtropical weather, live music, art, food and fun at the 32nd annual Island Fest. The weekend-long springtime event is slated for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and …

While other locales might be famous for jazz or blues, Key West is home to its own musical art form: conch shell blowing. Aspiring “musicians” can test their skill on the shell beginning at noon Saturday, March 9, during the 61st annual Conch Shell …

For more than 30 years, internationally renowned playwright Tennessee Williams lived and wrote theatrical masterpieces in Key West. Fans can celebrate his extraordinary talent and life with a series of cultural events throughout March, the Pulitzer …

The easy, breezy atmosphere of the Florida Keys carries the sound of music across the island chain, with live musical performances, concerts and music festivals across many genres delighting Keys visitors with a variety of options.While a number of …

Fresh seafood is on the menu for attendees at the Original Marathon Seafood Festival, scheduled Saturday and Sunday, March 9-10, and featuring local shrimp, lobster and stone crab alongside a variety of fresh “fishermen-to-fork” menu favorites.The …

The chance to explore a rare open-air “living museum” and view and purchase unique plants awaits nature lovers Saturday, March 2, during “GardenFest Key West: The Green Market Place” at the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden.The …

The 2024 performing arts season in the Florida Keys & Key West is set to captivate audiences with lively musicals, comedies, dramas and other top-notch performances. Here are some upcoming highlights.Since 1978 The Key Players group has provided …

Creations by more than 120 artists and crafters from around the United States and Canada are to entice attendees Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 24-25, at the Key West Art and Craft Festival.  Set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, the free-admission …

At the History of Diving Museum at mile marker 82.9 in Islamorada, Florida Keys visitors can take an artistic “surface interval” between dive trips to view the new exhibit, “Dive Into Art: Coral Creations,” on display through April 17.The museum …

Trop-rock singer Howard Livingston, son of a Kentucky coal miner, started playing Keys-inspired music only 18 years ago and has just released his 11th album, “House Down by the Sea.”In the Lower Keys, Livingston and the Mile Marker 24 Band are …

Astronomers and astrophotographers from around the globe are to gather in the Lower Florida Keys Monday through Sunday, Feb. 5-11, to enjoy 180-degree viewing of the Southern Cross and other constellations, comets and stars during the Winter Star …

A forum featuring descendants of six former American presidents and a play about past president Harry Truman, starring his oldest grandson, are among events awaiting history lovers at Truman’s famed Key West retreat over Presidents’ Day …

The Florida Keys Community Concert Band brings its upbeat Pops in the Park series of monthly outdoor concerts to Islamorada and Key Largo for another toe-tapping season.The free-admission performances are set for Saturdays at 4 p.m. during the …

Visitors can stroll through spectacular private gardens filled with native Florida plants and lush landscaping while gathering inspiration for tropical gardening Saturday, Feb. 17, during the 43rd annual Upper Keys Garden Walk.Encompassing Key Largo …

KEY WEST, Florida Keys — Classical music aficionados can celebrate the South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s 2024 season by joining the landmark orchestra in Key West for three Masterworks concerts.Founded in Key West, the renowned symphony is guided …

Three star-studded music festivals are to draw fans to Key West in January and early February, featuring current and classic icons of the hard rock, Red Dirt/Americana and country/pop genres performing outdoors in the island’s typically balmy …

Legendary musicians and their fans are to rock the continental United States’ southernmost island city Wednesday through Saturday, Jan. 17-20, as RokIsland Fest presents four days and nights of unforgettable music staged in an open-air Key West …

FLORIDA KEYS — Fans of visual art can find it in galleries throughout the Florida Keys, while music lovers can attend concerts and shows around the island chain. But only at the Connections Project’s five multi-creativity events, scheduled Jan. 9 …

Florida Keys commercial fishermen and fans of fresh fish and seafood are to gather Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 13-14, to share and celebrate the island chain’s bountiful ocean harvest during the annual Florida Keys Seafood Festival.Presented by the …

Boaters, anglers, divers, snorkelers, kayakers, paddleboarders and others who enjoy the Florida Keys marine environment can find gear for their on-the-water adventures Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 13-14, at the Big Pine & Lower Keys Nautical …

New Year’s Eve celebrations in the continental United States’ southernmost island city traditionally feature balmy temperatures and a warm welcome for revelers fleeing colder climes. Chief among Key West’s festivities are multiple offbeat takeoffs …

Lighted and decorated boats of all shapes and sizes are to illuminate the sparkling waters of the Florida Keys in December, drawing visitors to local hubs and hotspots to watch festive boat parades and revel in the Keys’ holiday spirit.From Key …