Red now playing at the Red Barn Theatre in Key West, FL.

Key West, FL:  A special ten-performance run of the acclaimed 2010 Tony-Award-winning play "Red" is running now through January 28 at the Red Barn Theatre in Key West.  "Red" is the biographical play that frames a moment in the life of abstract-impressionist painter Mark Rothko. 

Written by John Logan, "Red" gives an intense performance of the master abstract expressionist Mark Rothko and his fictional assistant Ken as he tries to create his crowning achievement.  Much of the play unfolds as a combative Socratic dialogue between teacher and pupil, a master class of questions and answers.  Sessions in the studie become heated debates as Rothko creates his dark red and black murals for the Four Seasons restaurant in the Seagrams building during 1958-59.

The intense 2-man performance in "Red" captures the dynamic relationship between an artist and his creations.

Ticket pricing for the Red Barn Theatre is as follows: $40 for opening nights, $35 for all other nights (unless otherwise indicated) and $65 for Dinner and a Show. Dinner and a show consists of a special three-course meal at the HarborView Cafe at the Pier House Resort, located three blocks from the Red Barn Theatre.

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Flagler's 100th Anniversary Gala Costume Ball

Key West, FL:  Celebrating the glories of the Flagler Era, the Gala Costume Ball is going to be a step back in time.  Participants will enjoy an opulent night of classic costumes, great food, dancing and fireworks.

The events take place tomorrow between 6-10p.m. at the historic Casa Marina, located at 1500 Reynolds Street.  Seating is limited to 180 guests and features an open bar, cocktails, dinner, beverages, fireworks.

A silent auction to benefit Friends of Old Seven will also take place.  Friends is a nonprofit organization formed as a community effort to save, enhance and maintain the historic Old Seven Mile Bridge in Marathon, a significant piece of railroad history.

flagler’s 100th anniversary gala

saturday, january 21, 2012

6pm-10pm

One hour open bar

featuring premium brands, wine, imported & domestic beer

& non alcoholic beverages

signature drinks

Bye Bye Liver: Intoxicating to say the least

Key West, FL:  "Bye Bye Liver: The Key West Drinking Play" is running tonight and tomorrow night  at Hog's Breath Saloon, in the upstairs cabaret - 400 Front Street. The hour and a half long show has assebled some of the best and the brightest local performers and comedic talent including Wayne Jarvela, Li Jones, Michele Meck, Chad Newman, "Cannonball" Katie Walker and Will "Happy Hour" Wilson.

"Bye Bye Liver" was originally launched by The Pub Theater Company in Chicago in 2006 and is an over-the-top celebration of drinking with sketch comedy throughout.  The audiance keeps on their toes during this fast-paced performance with interactive social games taking place during the show that has them drinking along with the cast and incorporating unique characteristics of the Key West locals.

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25th Anniversary Premier Racing Key West Race Week 2012

Key West, FL:  Yachting teams made  up of over a dozen countries and 24 U.S. states will be competing for class championships in the international regatta in Key West this week.  The stellar racing event take place today through January 20 a Premier Racing presents Key West Race Week 2012.

Race Week's loyal supporters are helping to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of what is recognized as the flagship regatta in the country for over two decades.

Quantum President Ed Reynolds stated: "This has been reinforced by many people we've spoken with both here and abroad. Even with the smaller fleet sizes of recent years, this midwinter, big-boat regatta is very important to North American and international sailboat racing.”

Since 2003 Nautica Watches has been Race Week’s Official Timekeeper and their representatives will be on site to present their fashion sport line of timepieces. Series, Boat of the Day and Week winners will receive watches, as well as the class winners on Nautica Watches Day.

Supporters of Quantum Key West 2012 include The Florida Keys & Key West Tourism Council, which recognizes the importance of having this world-class, international regatta in Key West every year.

 

Schedule of Events:

Sunday, January 15 CITY OF KEY WEST DAY

0800-0900 Filing of PHRF Handicap Appeals (RHQ)

0900-1000 PHRF Handicap Appeal Hearings (RHQ)

0900-1700 Registration / Check-In (RHQ)

0900-1700 One Design Crew Weigh-In (KEL)

1300-1700 Media Registration (MED)

1600-1700 ‘Winning Strategies’ panel discussion presented by Quantum Sails (KEL)

1700-1730 Skippers' Meeting (KEL)

1730-1930 Welcoming Reception

7th Annual Florida Keys Seafood Festival: January 14, 2012

Florida Keys:  Great menu items and great entertainment go hand-in-mouth during the The 7th Annual Florida Keys Seafood Festival scheduled for Saturday, January 14, 2012.

The mouth watering menu includes:  Fried Fish, Grilled Spiny Lobster, Stone Crab Claws, Pick 'n Peel Key West Pink Shrimp, Smoked Fish Dip with crackers, and Conch Fritters, Conch Chowder and; Conch Salad. Hot Dogs and Hamburgers will also be for sale. Beverages sold will be beer, wine, water, and soda. Desserts, such as Estella's Famous Flan, Key Lime Pie, and soft ice cream will be available for purchase.

Entertainment - Emcee Captain Marlin Scott

Live music will start at 11:00 a.m. and conclude at 8:00 p.m.

Bands to perform:
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Misery Loves Company
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Rejects
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Doerfels
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Howard Livingston and the MileMarker 24 Band

The Key West Comparsa Dancers will perform at approximately 4:00 p.m.



Children's Activities  include a Bounce House, Giant Slide, Touch Tank, Tortoises, Mallory Square performers, and much more!

Raffles will be drawn after 3:00 p.m. between band breaks.

Website: www.fkcfa.org
Proceeds from FKCFA's cookbook goes toward their scholarship fund for Florida Keys students.

To order the cookbook "Ocean Flavors and More!" call Vicki Gale at 305-872-9026 or e-mail her at vickigale@bellsouth.net.
The cookbook will also be on sale at the 7th Annual Key West Seafood Festival for $15!

Looking for comfortable Key West accommodations?  Click here to visit the Knowles House website and learn more.

Paddle and "Go with the Flow" to Key West

Florida Keys:  Up to 100 paddlers starting at John Pennekamp State will be taking to the water January 12, 2012 and traveling to Zachary Taylor State Park on January 22, as part of the Centennial Celebration of Henry Flagler's railroad.

The Paddle Florida Keys Challenge is a 115-plus mile adventure that will provide participants with a once-in-a-lifetime paddling experience in what is called a paddler’s paradise, with shallow water in five shades of blue and green.  The event offers sign up for any single day of paddling, or for a group of days for only $90/day or $800 for the entire trip, meals included.

The event coincides with the celebration of the grand opening of the Key West Railroad, which manifested from the vision of Henry Flagler.   Flagler envisioned a railroad system that would not only cross the sea but would connect a cultural and economic exchange with Cuba, the Panama Canal and South America.  Construction began in 1904 and on January 22, 1912, Henry Flagler road the railroad to Key West.  The project was heralded by the press as the "Eight Wonder of the World" and forever changed the economic conditions of the Florida Keys.

The Paddle Florida Keys Challenge will revist Henry Flagler's vision!
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