March 02 2013 51st Annual Conch Shell Blowing Contest An Old Island Days tradition, this unique contest features novel sounds produced by contestants in several age categories as they attempt to make "music" on fluted conch shells. Contest located in the garden of the Oldest House, 322 Duval Street, free and open to all ages. Contact: 305-294-9501 March 03 2013 Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center presents: Free Environmental Films Series Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary invites the public to enjoy free environmentally-themed documentary films every Sunday through March 31, 2013 at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center in Key West. Each Sunday, doors to the center will open at 1 p.m. and sanctuary staff will show documentaries at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the center's theater. These award-winning documentaries address environmental topics including climate change, marine debris, energy efficiency and resource protection. Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center is located at 35 East Quay Road, on the Truman Waterfront next to Fort Zachary Taylor State Park Today's topics: 2 p.m. "Energy Quest USA" (PBS, 40 minutes) and 4 p.m. "Hot Times in Alaska" (PBS, 58 minutes) Contact: Movie-line 305-809-4755 March 05 2013 – March 30 2013 Waterfront Playhouse presents: The Drowsy Chaperone The BIG musical is back at the Waterfront Playhouse. With over 20 set changes, 250 costumes and a cast of 18 performers, The Drowsy Chaperone is musical comedy magic. Mayhem, mix-ups and a gay (in the old sense of the word) wedding mark the hijinks of The Drowsy Chaperone. Showtime 8 p.m. Contact: Box Office 305-294-5015 Email: Box_Office@waterfrontplayhouse.org March 10 2013 Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center presents: Free Environmental Films Series Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary invites the public to enjoy free environmentally-themed documentary films every Sunday through March 31, 2013 at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center in Key West. Each Sunday, doors to the center will open at 1 p.m. and sanctuary staff will show documentaries at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the center's theater. These award-winning documentaries address environmental topics including climate change, marine debris, energy efficiency and resource protection. Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center is located at 35 East Quay Road, on the Truman Waterfront next to Fort Zachary Taylor State Park Today's topics: 2 p.m. "Hot Times in Alaska" (PBS, 58 minutes) and 4 p.m. "The Natural History of the Chicken" (PBS, 60 minutes) Contact: Movie-line 305-809-4755 March 11 2013 Waterfront Playhouse presents: Behind the Scenes Get a backstage tour of the set for "The Drowsy Chaperone" at the Waterfront Playhouse with Artistic Director (Danny Weathers) and Technical Director (Michael Boyer). See the magic that happens "behind the scenes." Wine and light hors d'oeuvres served. Starts 6 p.m. Contact: Box Office 305-294-5015 Email: Box_Office@waterfrontplayhouse.org March 12 2013 – April 13 2013 Red Barn Theatre presents: Time Stands Still Sarah, a photojournalist, and James, a foreign correspondent are trying to find happiness in a partnership based on telling the world's toughest stories and together, making a difference. When the adventurous couple confronts the prospect of a more conventional life, the hidden kernels of conflict emerge. Visit website for show times and tickets. Contact: 305-296-9911 Email: info@redbarntheatre.com March 16 2013 Discovery Saturday Educational Series: Be a Bigfoot Presented by the Florida Keys Eco Discovery Center, this family-friendly and educational series invites kids in kindergarten through fifth grade from 10- 11 a.m. to play games and make crafts while learning about a new topic of interest and the marine ecosystems of the Keys. Discovery Saturday is held the third Saturday of every month. Pre-registration is recommended. The Florida Keys Eco- Discovery Center is located at 35 East Quay Road on the Truman Annex waterfront in Key West. Admission is free and free parking is available. Contact: 305-809-4750 March 17 2013 Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center presents: Free Environmental Films Series Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary invites the public to enjoy free environmentally-themed documentary films every Sunday through March 31, 2013 at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center in Key West. Each Sunday, doors to the center will open at 1 p.m. and sanctuary staff will show documentaries at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the center's theater. These award-winning documentaries address environmental topics including climate change, marine debris, energy efficiency and resource protection. Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center is located at 35 East Quay Road, on the Truman Waterfront next to Fort Zachary Taylor State Park Today's topics: 2 p.m. "The Natural History of the Chicken" (PBS, 60 minutes) and 4 p.m. "Chemerical" (Andrew Nisker, 75 minutes) Contact: Movie-line 305-809-4755 March 23 2013 – March 24 2013 Naval Air Station Key West Air Show The U.S. Navy flight demonstration team Blue Angels and other military and civilian aerial performances will fill the skies at this fre-admission, family friendly event. In addition to the Blue Angels, aerial demonstrations by military and civilian performers, and static military and vintage aircraft are planned. Contact: (305) 293-2027 Email: andrea.denny@navy.mil March 24 2013 Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center presents: Free Environmental Films Series Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary invites the public to enjoy free environmentally-themed documentary films every Sunday through March 31, 2013 at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center in Key West. Each Sunday, doors to the center will open at 1 p.m. and sanctuary staff will show documentaries at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the center's theater. These award-winning documentaries address environmental topics including climate change, marine debris, energy efficiency and resource protection. Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center is located at 35 East Quay Road, on the Truman Waterfront next to Fort Zachary Taylor State Park Today's topics: 2 p.m. "Chemerical" (Andrew Nisker, 75 minutes) and 4 p.m. "Ocean Frontiers" (Green Fire Productions, 80 minutes) Contact: Movie-line 305-809-4755 March 30 2013 Mote Marine presents: Inaugural Tuna Trot Race for the Reef 5K Run/Walk A Key West Southernmost Runners sanctioned 5K race, the event starts at 8 a.m. from Eco-Discovery Center, 32 East Quay Road, Truman Waterfront Old Town. Race day registration is at 7 a.m., adults $30, age 13-18 years $20, 12 & under free with an adult. Awards are to be given to Male and Female Overall Winners, Masters (over 40) winners and more. Walker Awards will go to the first five male and female walkers. First 200 participants are to register receive a free t-shirt. Register online at active.com. Also, a Kids Fun Run follows after the race, along a half-mile course. Contact: Roberta 305-292-7963; Jason 305- 393-6022 March 30 2013 Mote Marine presents: 4th Annual Florida Keys Ocean Festival and Waterfront Craft Show Located at the Eco-Discovery Center, 32 East Quay Road, Truman Waterfront Old Town, the festival is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., for all ages and celebrates the Keys' marine environment. It is a fundraiser for Mote Marine Laboratory's Coral Reef Restoration Programs. Highlights include kids' activities, a fishing seminar for kids -- the first 100 kids under age 12 who are registered online receive a free rod -- live entertainment all day, more than 70 arts, crafts, food vendors & exhibitors as well as a silent auction. Howard Livingston and the MM 24 Band are to headline the day of fun. Contact: Roberta 305-292-7963; Jason 305- 393-6022 March 31 2013 Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center presents: Free Environmental Films Series Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary invites the public to enjoy free environmentally-themed documentary films every Sunday through March 31, 2013 at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center in Key West. Each Sunday, doors to the center will open at 1 p.m. and sanctuary staff will show documentaries at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the center's theater. These award-winning documentaries address environmental topics including climate change, marine debris, energy efficiency and resource protection. Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center is located at 35 East Quay Road, on the Truman Waterfront next to Fort Zachary Taylor State Park Today's topics: 2 p.m. "Ocean Frontiers" (Green Fire Productions, 80 minutes) and 4 p.m. "1421: The Year China Discovered America" (PBS, 114 minutes) Contact: Movie-line 305-809-4755
April 2013
April 03 2013 – April 07 2013 Key West Sailfish Championship New in 2013, this four-day challenge offers a $50,000 first place prize, $15,000 and $10,000 to second- and third- place anglers, respectively. Early entry fee per angler is $1800. After March 1, 2013, entry fee is $2500. Contact: Mike Weinhofer 305-395-3474 April 04 2013 – April 13 2013 Waterfront Playhouse presents: Typhoon Judy As Typhoon Viola swirls around Hong Kong, Judy Garland lies comatose in a hospital from a suicide attempt. In a hallucination, Typhoon Judy enters a desolate rehearsal hall with a lone piano player and begins to tell tales of her life with comedy, anecdotes and, of course, song. Created by and starring Christopher Peterson. Showtimes 8 p.m. Contact: Box Office 305-294-5015 Email: Box_Office@waterfrontplayhouse.org April 05 2013 – April 07 2013 Key West Fishing Tournament Kick-Off Fifteen target species and $5,000 in cash prizes highlight this open-to-the-public event, heralding the beginning of more than eight months of exciting Keys fishing. Cash awards await individual participants who catch the heaviest dolphin, kingfish, cobia, blackfin tuna, mackerel, mutton snapper, wahoo, mangrove snapper and grunt, and for boat teams that score the most releases of tarpon, permit, bonefish, barracuda, marlin and sailfish. Junior anglers under age 15 can also fish. Entries in the kickoff also are eligible for the Key West Fishing Tournament, which runs through Nov. 30, 2013. Contact: Rob Harris 305-587-6718 Email: director@keywestfishingtournament.com April 06 2013 – November 30 2013 Key West Fishing Tournament More than 40 species of fish are targeted during these months, with divisions for men, women, junior anglers (ages 10 to 14) and Pee Wees (under 10 years old). In an April kickoff event, anglers target 15 species and $5,000 in cash prizes is split between the top anglers. Contact: Rob Harris 305-295-6601 Email: director@keywestfishingtournament.com April 08 2013 Waterfront Playhouse presents: Behind the Scenes Get a backstage tour of the set for "Typhoon Judy" at the Waterfront Playhouse with Artistic Director (Danny Weathers) and Technical Director (Michael Boyer). See the magic that happens "behind the scenes." Wine and light hors d'oeuvres served. Starts 6 p.m. Contact: Box Office 305-294-5015 Email: Box_Office@waterfrontplayhouse.org April 10 2013 – April 14 2013 World Sailfish Championship With a guaranteed top prize of $100,000, the prestigious sailfish challenge draws top teams and benefits the Don Shula Foundation for Breast Cancer Research, Camp Boggy Creek for youngsters with chronic and life-threatening illnesses, and other national and local charities. Contact: Chris King 727-631-0072 Email: cking@csmgroup.net April 14 2013 Race Around the Rock A new 15k run in Key West, the event has a 7 a.m. start time. The course is a flat, fast course starting at the foot of Margaret Street, in the southernmost city of the continental United States. Enjoy the scenic waterfront and see a piece of Key West history while running through Old Town. Sign up online at active.com or keywestspecialevents.com. Contact: 305-240-0727 Barb Wright April 16 2013 – April 20 2013 Red Barn Theatre presents: Conchs, Cowboys & Tales of Old Key West This engaging, humorous and eclectic evening of incredible music & song is back by popular demand. The Made in Key West Band features the exceptional talents of John Wells, Tom Murtha, Gary McDonald, George Halloran and adds the legendary Paul Cotton from the iconic rock band Poco. One week only. Visit website for show times and tickets. Contact: info@redbarntheatre.com Email: 305-296-9911 April 20 2013 Discovery Saturday Educational Series: Guard the Fort Presented by the Florida Keys Eco Discovery Center, this family-friendly and educational series invites kids in kindergarten through fifth grade from 10- 11 a.m. to play games and make crafts while learning about a new topic of interest and the marine ecosystems of the Keys. Discovery Saturday is held the third Saturday of every month. Pre-registration is recommended. The Florida Keys Eco- Discovery Center is located at 35 East Quay Road on the Truman Annex waterfront in Key West. Admission is free and free parking is available. Contact: 305-809-4750 April 30 2013 – May 25 2013 Red Barn Theatre presents: Oklahoma Smith and the Pantheon of Annihilation Parody, adventure and humor abound in this original action adventure as famed explorer Oklahoma Smith and his trusty sidekick set out to find the lost "Book of the Dead" and save the world. The plot twists and turns as each major decision in this "choose your own adventure" is decided by the audience. Visit website for show times and tickets. Contact: info@redbarntheatre.com Email: 305-296-9911 April 30 2013 – May 18 2013 Waterfront Playhouse presents: Deathtrap A successful writer of Broadway mysteries struggles to overcome a "dry" spell, and he'll do just about anything to be back on top. Full of twists and turns and heart- stopping shocks, the devilishly clever Deathtrap is the longest-running comedy thriller on Broadway. Showtimes 8 p.m. Contact: Box Office 305-294-5015 Email: Box_Office@waterfrontplayhouse.org
May 2013
May 01 2013 – May 05 2013 Key West Songwriters’ Festival The 18th-annual showcase of musical magic features America's foremost performing songwriters, with concerts staged in intimate, audience-friendly island settings. Contact: Charlie Bauer 305-304-0814 May 11 2013 5th Annual Battle In The Bay Dragon Boat Festival Don't miss this high-action competitive racing event in the southernmost city. Watch as teams of 20 paddlers power the sleek, 40-foot-long race boats in unison along a race course — a display of strength and teamwork among men and women of all ages. Contact: Karen Bowers 305-766-1053 Email: lunarchik@earthlink.net May 13 2013 Waterfront Playhouse presents: Behind the Scenes Get a backstage tour of the set for "Deathtrap" at the Waterfront Playhouse with Artistic Director (Danny Weathers) and Technical Director (Michael Boyer). See the magic that happens "behind the scenes." Wine and light hors d'oeuvres served. Starts 6 p.m. Contact: Box Office 305-294-5015 Email: Box_Office@waterfrontplayhouse.org May 17 2013 – May 18 2013 11th Annual Harry S. Truman Legacy Symposium Key West's political history is highlighted in panel discussions, a reception and tours of the Little White House where Truman spent many working vacations during his presidency . Contact: 305-294-9911 May 18 2013 Discovery Saturday Educational Series: Turtle Talk Presented by the Florida Keys Eco Discovery Center, this family-friendly and educational series invites kids in kindergarten through fifth grade from 10- 11 a.m. to play games and make crafts while learning about a new topic of interest and the marine ecosystems of the Keys. Discovery Saturday is held the third Saturday of every month. Pre-registration is recommended. The Florida Keys Eco- Discovery Center is located at 35 East Quay Road on the Truman Annex waterfront in Key West. Admission is free and free parking is available. Contact: 305-809-4750 May 25 2013 Yamaha Dolphin Masters Invitational In this challenge headquartered at Key West's Historic Seaport, more than $13,000 awaits the angler scoring the highest total combined weight of three dolphin catches. Many additional prizes await other top anglers, and there is no limit on the number of participating boats. Contact: John Stuempfig 305-304-7674 Email: wave.whacker@hotmail.com
June 2013
June 05 2013 – June 09 2013 Key West Pride Key West shows its Pride every day, and this is your chance to be a part of the celebration! his five day celebration includes a film festival, dance parties, drag shows, bike tours, clothing-optional pool parties, water excursions, a street fair, Pride Pageants, and a 'Pride in Our Community' Parade down Duval Street. Contact: 800-535-7797; 305-294-4603 Email: admin@kwbgonline.org June 10 2013 Waterfront Playhouse Presents: Howard Livingston and the MM24 Band Star of Key West Time, Howard Livingston and his Mile Marker 24 band will bring down the house with their legendary island tunes. Show time 8 p.m. Contact: Box Office 305-294-5015 Email: Box_Office@waterfrontplayhouse.org June 15 2013 Discovery Saturday Educational Series: Humongous Hurricanes Presented by the Florida Keys Eco Discovery Center, this family-friendly and educational series invites kids in kindergarten through fifth grade from 10- 11 a.m. to play games and make crafts while learning about a new topic of interest and the marine ecosystems of the Keys. Discovery Saturday is held the third Saturday of every month. Pre-registration is recommended. The Florida Keys Eco- Discovery Center is located at 35 East Quay Road on the Truman Annex waterfront in Key West. Admission is free and free parking is available. Contact: 305-809-4750 June 21 2013 – June 23 2013 Key West Gator Club Dolphin Derby A grand prize of $5,000 cash is to be awarded the boat team with the largest aggregate weight in dolphin during the derby's two fishing days, with teams allowed to enter one qualifying fish each day. Second- and third-place teams will earn $2,500 and $1,000, respectively. Individual anglers can compete for trophies, prizes and cash totaling more than $20,000 in the tournament's divisions for male, female and junior participants. Contact: Greg Oropeza 305-304-1348 Email: greg@bartonsmithpl.com June 22 2013 – June 23 2013 Key West Island Swim: FKCC Swim Around Key West This United States Masters Swimming- sanctioned event is a 12.5-mile swim clockwise around the island of Key West that is open for all age groups. A swim meet is held June 23. Contact: Lori Bosco 305-809-3562 Email: aqualb@aol.com
July 2013
July 04 2013 29th Annual Hospice/Visiting Nurses Association July 4 Picnic The celebration is set to take place at the luxurious Casa Marina Resort & Beach Club, A Waldorf Astoria Collection, located at 1500 Reynolds St. overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Scheduled to start at 5 p.m. with fireworks starting at 9 p.m., courtesy of the Key West Rotary Club. The traditional buffet offers hamburgers, hot dogs and all the fixings. Lavish buffet also to be offered. Meal tickets to be sold. Free watermelon, popcorn and cold drinks, live music, a silent auction and lots of children's games round out the fun-filled family festivities. Contact: 305-294-8812 July 11 2013 – July 14 2013 Mel Fisher Days This annual celebration brings together Mel Fisher fans and treasure-hunting enthusiasts in a celebration of the anniversary of Fisher's discovery of the shipwrecked Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de Atocha. Contact: 305-296-6534 July 14 2013 – July 17 2013 Del Brown Invitational Permit Tournament Anglers fly-fish on the flats in a challenge that honors the late angling pioneer Del Brown, who caught and released more than 500 permit off the Keys. Professionals and guides are allowed to compete as well. Contact: Loren Rea 305-744-0903 Email: loren@keywestdesign.com July 17 2013 – July 20 2013 Drambuie Key West Marlin Tournament Anglers ply the waters once fished by novelist Ernest Hemingway, vying for $50,000 in guaranteed cash prizes. Held in conjunction with Key West's annual Hemingway Days, the event awards $25,000 to the first-place team. Teams can enter one fun fish (dolphin, tuna, wahoo or released sailfish) per day to add to their point total. Contact: Scott Greene 305-292-2710 Email: scott@keywestmarlin.com July 20 2013 Discovery Saturday Educational Series: Mama Manatee Presented by the Florida Keys Eco Discovery Center, this family-friendly and educational series invites kids in kindergarten through fifth grade from 10- 11 a.m. to play games and make crafts while learning about a new topic of interest and the marine ecosystems of the Keys. Discovery Saturday is held the third Saturday of every month. Pre-registration is recommended. The Florida Keys Eco- Discovery Center is located at 35 East Quay Road on the Truman Annex waterfront in Key West. Admission is free and free parking is available. Contact: 305-809-4750 July 21 2013 – July 23 2013 Hemingway 5K Sunset Run & Paddleboard Race The oldest ongoing 5k run in Key West, this event is to be held at 7:30 p.m. The course is a flat, fast 5k (three mile) course starting at the Southernmost Point in the continental United States. Enjoy the scenic waterfront and see a piece of Key West history while running through Old Town. A registration booth is to be open race day at the Southernmost Hotel, 1319 Duval Street from 5 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. More details on 5K and paddleboard race to follow. Contact: Barb Wright at 305-240-0727 Email: bwpromo@keywestspecialevents.com
August 2013
August 17 2013 Discovery Saturday Educational Series: Crazy for Crocs Presented by the Florida Keys Eco Discovery Center, this family-friendly and educational series invites kids in kindergarten through fifth grade from 10- 11 a.m. to play games and make crafts while learning about a new topic of interest and the marine ecosystems of the Keys. Discovery Saturday is held the third Saturday of every month. Pre-registration is recommended. The Florida Keys Eco- Discovery Center is located at 35 East Quay Road on the Truman Annex waterfront in Key West. Admission is free and free parking is available. Contact: 305-809-4750 August 29 2013 – September 02 2013 Fourth Annual Key West Brewfest More than 150 beers and micro-brews are on to be tap at this "tasty" annual event that benefits the charitable efforts of the Key West Sunrise Rotary Club of the Conch Republic. Events from beer dinners, beer brunches, happy hour parties, pool parties, late-night parties, seminars and the Signature Tasting Festival Event are some of the great activities on tap. Contact: 800-354-4455 Email: info@keywestbrewfest.com
September 2013
September 03 2013 – September 08 2013 Womenfest Key West Womenfest offers a wide range of activities guaranteed to appeal to a broad range of interests. Golfing with palm trees and iguanas, clothing-optional pool parties, a sizzling dance club scene, and women-only water excursions that range from jet skis to dolphin watching all promise to pique the interest of the more adventurous while film, live music, and special comedy shows offer the opportunity to enjoy paradise at a slower pace. All of this on a tropical island that is close to perfect and far from normal! Contact: 800-535-7797; 305-294-4603 Email: admin@kwbgonline.org September 07 2013 – September 09 2013 Robert James S.L.A.M. Celebrity Tournament In the first of three tournaments in the annual Redbone Celebrity Tournament Series, also called The Trilogy, anglers target tarpon, permit and bonefish to achieve the coveted "flats grand slam." The event raises funds for the fight against cystic fibrosis. Contact: Susan Ellis 305-664-2002 Email: susan@redbone.org September 21 2013 Discovery Saturday Educational Series: Feathered Friends Presented by the Florida Keys Eco Discovery Center, this family-friendly and educational series invites kids in kindergarten through fifth grade from 10- 11 a.m. to play games and make crafts while learning about a new topic of interest and the marine ecosystems of the Keys. Discovery Saturday is held the third Saturday of every month. Pre-registration is recommended. The Florida Keys Eco- Discovery Center is located at 35 East Quay Road on the Truman Annex waterfront in Key West. Admission is free and free parking is available. Contact: 305-809-4750
October 2013
October 18 2013 – October 19 2013 Goombay Festival Held in Key West's historic Bahama Village neighborhood, the lively Goombay is known for its island-style food, arts and crafts, nonstop live entertainment and dancing in the streets. October 18 2013 – October 27 2013 34th Annual Fantasy Fest This outrageous 10-day costuming and masking celebration, themed "Superheroes, Villains ... and Beyond!" features flamboyant costume competitions including one for pets, promenades, street fairs and a grand parade that stars marching groups, island bands and lavish floats. More than 40 masquerade contests, themed parties, parades and other spectacles are to challenge the creativity of mask and costume designers. Contact: 305-296-1817 October 19 2013 Discovery Saturday Educational Series: Fantasy Fish Presented by the Florida Keys Eco Discovery Center, this family-friendly and educational series invites kids in kindergarten through fifth grade from 10- 11 a.m. to play games and make crafts while learning about a new topic of interest and the marine ecosystems of the Keys. Discovery Saturday is held the third Saturday of every month. Pre-registration is recommended. The Florida Keys Eco- Discovery Center is located at 35 East Quay Road on the Truman Annex waterfront in Key West. Admission is free and free parking is available. Contact: 305-809-4750
November 2013
November 03 2013 – November 10 2013 Key West World Championship Race High-speed offshore powerboats race in Key West Harbor and surrounding waters to continue Key West's longstanding tradition in this 31st annual challenge, known internationally as the Indianapolis 500 of powerboat racing. A portion of the 6.5- mile course runs through Key West Harbor, meaning smooth water where racers can achieve speeds above 140 mph and provide fans breathtaking displays of skill and power. Contact: 305-296-6166 November 16 2013 Discovery Saturday Educational Series: Magical Mangroves Presented by the Florida Keys Eco Discovery Center, this family-friendly and educational series invites kids in kindergarten through fifth grade from 10- 11 a.m. to play games and make crafts while learning about a new topic of interest and the marine ecosystems of the Keys. Discovery Saturday is held the third Saturday of every month. Pre-registration is recommended. The Florida Keys Eco- Discovery Center is located at 35 East Quay Road on the Truman Annex waterfront in Key West. Admission is free and free parking is available. Contact: 305-809-4750 November 27 2013 – December 31 2013 Key West “Bight' Before Christmas” Holiday Celebration Live holiday music, games for the kids, holiday cheer and a chance for photos with Santa highlight this event along the historic harbor walk linking colorful seaport restaurants, bars and businesses at the Key West Bight. Created as a gift to the community, the gala is produced by the Key West Bight Preservation Association and tenants of the Key West Bight. Contact: 305-304-2633
December 2013
November 27 2013 – December 31 2013 Key West “Bight' Before Christmas” Holiday Celebration Live holiday music, games for the kids, holiday cheer and a chance for photos with Santa highlight this event along the historic harbor walk linking colorful seaport restaurants, bars and businesses at the Key West Bight. Created as a gift to the community, the gala is produced by the Key West Bight Preservation Association and tenants of the Key West Bight. Contact: 305-304-2633 December 21 2013 Discovery Saturday Educational Series: Rascally Wreckers Presented by the Florida Keys Eco Discovery Center, this family-friendly and educational series invites kids in kindergarten through fifth grade from 10- 11 a.m. to play games and make crafts while learning about a new topic of interest and the marine ecosystems of the Keys. Discovery Saturday is held the third Saturday of every month. Pre-registration is recommended. The Florida Keys Eco- Discovery Center is located at 35 East Quay Road on the Truman Annex waterfront in Key West. Admission is free and free parking is available. Contact: 305-809-4750 December 31 2013 New Year's Eve Shoe Drop Celebration The Southernmost City celebrates with a descending 6-foot red high heel shoe carrying drag queen Sushi at the Bourbon Street Pub/New Orleans House complex, 724 Duval St. Seconds before midnight, the high heel bearing a lavishly gowned and coiffed Sushi is to be lowered from the second-story balcony of the complex toward the cheering crowds below. As midnight strikes and the New Year officially begins, she will land and gleefully pop the cork on a ceremonial bottle of champagne. Contact: Joseph Schroeder 305-293-9600
