Key West Festivals & Events

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Month of April, 2008

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 thru Saturday, April 19, 2008

Sculpture Key West - Exhibition #1

Annual juried outdoor sculpture exhibition featuring over 60 contemporary artworks in a tropical setting. For more information call 305-295-3800 or E-mail: info@sculpturekeywest.com

Location
West Martello Tower

For More Information
Phone: (305) 295-3800
Web: http://www.sculpturekeywest.com

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Tuesday, April 1, 2008 thru Saturday, April 19, 2008

Sculpture Key West - Exhibition #2

Sculpture Key West - Exhibition #2 held at Fort Zachary Taylor Park.

Location
Fort Zachary Taylor State Park

For More Information
Phone: (305) 295-3800
Web: http://www.sculpturekeywest.com

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Tuesday, April 1, 2008 thru Saturday, April 12, 2008

Sylvia

By A.R. Gurney. Directed by Joy Hawkins.

Location
Red Barn Theatre
319 Duval Street
Key West FL 33040

For More Information
Phone: 305-296-9911
Email: theatreredbo@aol.com
Web: www.redbarntheatre.com

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Thursday, April 3, 2008 thru Saturday, April 12, 2008

"Ganesha Dance Theatre: Opening the Way - A Show about Life"

Location
Waterfront Playhouse
Mallory Square
Key West FL 33040

For More Information
Phone: 305-294-5015

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Friday, April 4, 2008 thru Saturday, April 5, 2008

Tennessee Williams Theatre presents Key West Symphony - Master Concert #3

Held at the Tennessee Williams Theatre Performing Arts center for Key West 5901 College Road Key West, FL 33040 Call for Times 305-296-1520

Location

For More Information
Phone: 305-296-1520
Web: www.tennesseewilliamstheatre.org

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Saturday, April 5, 2008

15th Annual Turtle Kraals 5K Run/Walk

Contact event coordinator Barbara Wright at 305-296-7182.

Location

For More Information
Phone: 305-296-7182
Email: bwpromo3@bellsouth.net
Web: http://www.keywestspecialevents.com

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Sunday, April 6, 2008

3rd Annual Tiger in the Woods Golf Tournament

For sponsorship or registration, contact the Key West Chamber of Commerce (305) 294-2587, www.keywestchamber.org

Location

For More Information
Phone: (305) 294-2587
Web: http://www.keywestchamber.org

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Wednesday, April 9, 2008 thru Sunday, April 13, 2008

14th Annual Robert Frost Poetry Festival

Location
Key West Heritage House

For More Information
Phone: 305-296-3573
Web: www.robertfrostpoetryfestival.com

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Friday, April 11, 2008

Tennessee Williams Theatre presents Niel Berg's 100 Years of Broadway

Held at the Tennessee Williams Theatre Performing Arts center for Key West 5901 College Road Key West, FL 33040 Call for times 305-296-1520

Location

For More Information
Phone: 305-296-1520
Web: www.tennesseewilliamstheatre.org

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Tuesday, April 15, 2008 thru Saturday, April 19, 2008

World Sailfish Championship

Location

For More Information
Phone: 305-395-3474, 727-631-0072
Email: lemmole@worldsailfish.com

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Friday, April 18, 2008 thru Sunday, April 27, 2008

26th Conch Republic Independence Celebration

Contact Schooner Wharf at 305-294-2298.

Location

For More Information
Phone: 305-294-2298

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Monday, April 21, 2008

13th Annual Taste of Key West to benefit AIDS Help

Location
Truman Waterfront

For More Information
Phone: (305) 296-6196

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Tuesday, April 22, 2008 thru Saturday, May 3, 2008

Mavis and the Three Bears

Lyrics and Book by Blake Hunter. Music by Franko Richmond. Directed by Joy Hawkins.

Time Two Weeks Only
Location
Red Barn Theatre
319 Duval Street
Key West FL 33040

For More Information
Phone: 305-296-9911
Email: theatreredbo@aol.com
Web: www.redbarntheatre.com

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Saturday, April 26, 2008

Tennessee Williams Theatre presents Keys Chorale Concert Under the Stars

Held at the Tennessee Williams Theatre Performing Arts center for Key West 5901 College Road Key West, FL 33040 Call for times 305-296-1520

Location

For More Information
Phone: 305-296-1520
Web: www.tennesseewilliamstheatre.org

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Sunday, April 27, 2008

Annual Schooner Wharf Bar Wreckers Cup Race Series

Races start 1:00pm from Key West Harbor. Awards ceremony at 7:00pm. Visit www.schoonerwharf.com.

Time 1:00pm
Location

For More Information
Phone: 305-292-3302
Web: http://www.schoonerwharf.com

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Wednesday, April 30, 2008 thru Monday, May 5, 2008

Key West Songwriters Festival

The 13th-annual showcase of musical magic features America?s foremost performing songwriters, with concerts staged in intimate, audience-friendly island settings. The festival is presented by Hog's Breath Saloon, www.hogsbreath.com.

Location
Hog's Breath Saloon
400 Front Street

For More Information
Phone: (305) 296-4222
Web: http://www.hogsbreath.com

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Month of May, 2008

Thursday, May 1, 2008 thru Saturday, May 3, 2008

Mavis and the Three Bears

Lyrics and Book by Blake Hunter. Music by Franko Richmond. Directed by Joy Hawkins.

Time Two Weeks Only
Location
Red Barn Theatre
319 Duval Street
Key West FL 33040

For More Information
Phone: 305-296-9911
Email: theatreredbo@aol.com
Web: www.redbarntheatre.com

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Thursday, May 1, 2008 thru Monday, May 5, 2008

Key West Songwriters Festival

The 13th-annual showcase of musical magic features America?s foremost performing songwriters, with concerts staged in intimate, audience-friendly island settings. The festival is presented by Hog's Breath Saloon, www.hogsbreath.com.

Location
Hog's Breath Saloon
400 Front Street

For More Information
Phone: (305) 296-4222
Web: http://www.hogsbreath.com

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Friday, May 2, 2008 thru Saturday, May 3, 2008

13th American Cancer Society Relay for Life of the Lower Keys "Make Cancer a GAME we WIN!"

Survivor's Reception: 5:00p.m. Opening Ceremonies-6:00p.m. Luminaria Ceremony-9:00p.m. Taste of Relay Friday Evening, Dinner, Sat. am breakfast & lunch. Entertainment and Activities Friday and Satuday. 5k walk/run Sat. Am. Closing Ceremonies and Survivors Reception 2:00p.m., Saturday!

Location
George Mira Field
3155 Flagler Avenue

For More Information
Phone:
Email: carrie.helliesen@cancer.org
Web: www.cancer.org

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Saturday, May 3, 2008

2nd Annual Wesley House/Diamond's International 5K Walk and Kids One Mile FunRun

Contact event coordinator Barbara Wright at 305-296-7182.

Time 8:00am
Location

For More Information
Phone: 305-296-7182
Email: bwpromo3@bellsouth.net
Web: http://www.keywestspecialevents.com

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Saturday, May 3, 2008

Keys Energy Services 14th Annual Tree Giveaway

At the Keys Service Building, Key West, and at the Cudjoe Key Diesel Site on Blimp Road, Cudjoe Key.

Time 8:30am-11:00am
Location

For More Information
Phone: 305-295-1000
Web: http://www.keysenergy.com

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Sunday, May 4, 2008

Tennessee Williams Theatre presents Coffee Mill Dance Concert

Held at the Tennessee Williams Theatre Performing Arts center for Key West 5901 College Road Key West, FL 33040 Call for times 305-296-1520

Location

For More Information
Phone: 305-296-1520
Web: www.tennesseewilliamstheatre.org

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Tuesday, May 6, 2008 thru Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Vagina Monologues

By Eve Ensler. Directed by Carole MacCartee.

Location
Red Barn Theatre
319 Duval Street
Key West FL 33040

For More Information
Phone: 305-296-9911
Email: theatreredbo@aol.com
Web: www.redbarntheatre.com

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Friday, May 9, 2008 thru Sunday, May 11, 2008

3rd Green Living and Energy Education Expo

GLEE is a three-day event offering practical solutions for people to learn about sustainable living, water and energy conservation, renewable energy, and green building, so they can lead healthier lifestyles, reduce business costs, improve their community and save energy, water and the earth. Contact: Christina Lindley (305) 293-7658 or visit www.keysglee.com.

Location
Marathon High School
350 Sombrero Beach Road
Marathon FL 33050

For More Information
Phone: (305) 293-7658
Web: http://www.keysglee.com

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Sunday, May 11, 2008

Boys & Girls Club Annual Fundraiser

Contact event coordinator Barbara Wright at 305-296-7182.

Time 4:00pm
Location
Margaritaville Cafe
500 Duval Street
Key West FL 33040

For More Information
Phone: 305-296-7182
Email: bwpromo3@bellsouth.net
Web: http://www.keywestspecialevents.com

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Tuesday, May 13, 2008 thru Saturday, May 24, 2008

Rompers: A Collection of Shorts: A Ten Minute Play Festival

Lots of Playwrights, Various Directors and All Kinds of Actors.

Time Two Weeks Only
Location
Red Barn Theatre
319 Duval Street
Key West FL 33040

For More Information
Phone: 305-296-9911
Email: theatreredbo@aol.com
Web: Subscription Show #5

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Friday, May 16, 2008

International Museum Day

Custom House, Lighthouse and Fort East Martello museums offer half price admissions, guided tours and children's activities. Call Key West Art & Historical Society at 305-295-6616.

Time 10:00am-5:00pm
Location

For More Information
Phone: 305-295-6616

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Friday, May 16, 2008 thru Saturday, May 17, 2008

Harry S. Truman Legacy Symposium

"Truman and American Immigrations Policies" at the Little White House Museum and other venues in Key West.

Location

For More Information
Phone: 305-294-9911
Web: http://www.trumansymposium.com

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Month of June, 2008

Saturday, June 7, 2008 thru Sunday, June 15, 2008

Pride Fest Key West

Location

For More Information
Phone: (305) 292-3223
Web: http://www.glcckeywest.org

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Saturday, June 7, 2008

9th Annual Schooner Wharf 8K Run with the Big Dogs

8K Run to benefit the Key West High School Track & Field. Contact event coordinator Barbara Wright at 305-296-7182.

Time 7:30pm
Location
Schooner Wharf Bar
202 William Street
Key West FL 33040

For More Information
Phone: 305-296-7182
Email: bwpromo3@bellsouth.net
Web: http://www.keywestspecialevents.com

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Saturday, June 14, 2008 thru Sunday, June 15, 2008

Key West Fishing Tournament's Southernmost Swordfish Tournament

Contact Doris Harris at 800-970-9056 or (305) 295-6601 or visit www.keywestfishingtournament.com

Location

For More Information
Phone: 800-970-9056
Web: http://www.keywestfishingtournament.com

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Saturday, June 14, 2008

The Southernmost Swordfish Tournament

Visit www.keywestfishingtournament.com. Contact Doris Harris, Chairman, at 1-800-970-9056 or 305-295-6601.

Time 8:00pm
Location
King's Pointe Marina
Key West

For More Information
Phone: 800-970-8056 or 305-295-6601
Email: director@keywestfishingtournament.com
Web: http://www.keywestfishingtournament.com

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Month of July, 2008

Friday, July 4, 2008

4th of July Independence Day Fireworks

Fireworks sponsored by the Key West Rotary Club. Contact Joe Albury (305) 296-7272.

Location

For More Information
Phone: (305) 296-1147

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Friday, July 4, 2008

Crime Stoppers 5K Walk/Run

Smather's Beach Post Race Party at the Sheraton Resort. Contact event coordinator Barbara Wright at 305-296-7182.

Time 7:30am
Location
Sheraton Resort
2001 S. Roosevelt Blvd.
Key West FL 33040

For More Information
Phone: 305-296-7182
Email: bwpromo3@bellsouth.net
Web: http://www.keywestspecialevents.com

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Thursday, July 17, 2008 thru Sunday, July 20, 2008

Hemingway Days Festival

Hemingway Days Festival to include Sloppy Joe's Papa Look Alike Contest. Contact Donna Edwards (305) 296-2388 ext 21.

Location

For More Information
Phone: (305) 296-2388 x21

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Saturday, July 19, 2008

Running of the Bulls

10th Annual Running of the Bulls at Sloppy Joes. Contact Donna Edwards (305) 296-2388 ext 21.

Location
Sloppy Joe's Bar
201 Duval Street

For More Information
Phone: (305) 296-2388 x21

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Saturday, July 19, 2008

Hemingway 5K Sunset Run

Contact event coordinator Barabara Wright at 305-296-7182.

Time 7:30pm
Location
Southernmost Point
Whitehead and South Streets
Key West FL 33040

For More Information
Phone: 305-296-7182
Email: bwpromo3@bellsouth.net
Web: http://www.keywestspecialevents.com

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Sunday, July 20, 2008

Arm Wrestling Contest

21st Annual Arm Wrestling Contest at Sloppy Joe's Bar. Contact Donna Edwards (305) 296-2388 ext 21.

Location

For More Information
Phone: (305) 296-2388 x21

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Saturday, July 26, 2008

The ReMARCable Ice Cream & Fresh Fruit Social

To benefit MARC (Monroe Association for ReMARCable Citizens). Contact: Gordon Ross

Time 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location
May Sands School
1400 United Street
Key West FL 33040

For More Information
Phone: 305-294-9526

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Wednesday, July 30, 2008 thru Thursday, July 31, 2008

Sport Lobster Season

Starts at midnight on July 29th.

Location

For More Information
Phone:
Web: http://www.myfwc.com

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Month of August, 2008

Wednesday, August 6, 2008 thru Tuesday, March 31, 2009

LOBSTER SEASON

Florida Keys Lobster Season

Location

For More Information
Phone:

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Thursday, August 7, 2008 thru Monday, August 11, 2008

Tropical Heat

Key West Business Guild. Contact John Giulinano (305) 296-4603.

Location

For More Information
Phone: (305) 296-4603

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Friday, August 8, 2008 thru Sunday, August 10, 2008

Lobsterfest at Rick's Bar

Street Fair is Saturday, August 9th, noon to 11:00pm, 200 block of Duval Street. Visit www.keywestlobsterfest.com. Contact Erik Adams at 305-849-2706.

For More Information
Phone: 305-849-2706
Web: http://www.keywestlobsterfest.com

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Friday, August 29, 2008

19th Annual "Showcase of Key West Businesses" Trade Show

Presented by "The Real Yellow Pages" 1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. at the Double Tree Grand Key Resort For more information contact: Kerry Baker at 305-294-2587

Time 1:00pm-5:00pm
Location

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Month of September, 2008

Monday, September 1, 2008 thru Tuesday, March 31, 2009

LOBSTER SEASON

Florida Keys Lobster Season

Location

For More Information
Phone:

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Tuesday, September 2, 2008 thru Sunday, September 7, 2008

Key West WomenFest 2008

Location

For More Information
Phone: 1-800-535-7797

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Friday, September 19, 2008 thru Sunday, September 21, 2008

36th Annual Key West Poker Run

Contact Matt Cochran (305) 295-3286 or visit www.petersonskeywestpokerrun.com

Location

For More Information
Phone: (305) 295-3286
Web: http://www.petersonskeywestpokerrun.com

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Month of October, 2008

Wednesday, October 1, 2008 thru Tuesday, March 31, 2009

LOBSTER SEASON

Florida Keys Lobster Season

Location

For More Information
Phone:

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Friday, October 17, 2008 thru Saturday, October 18, 2008

Goombay Festival

Visit www.goombay-keywest.org

Location

For More Information
Phone: (305) 295-7184
Email: goombay-festival@comcast.net
Web: http://www.goombay-keywest.org

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Friday, October 17, 2008 thru Sunday, October 26, 2008

Fantasy Fest

30th Annual Fantasy Fest. Contact the Fantasy Fest Office at (305) 296-1817 or visit www.fantasyfest.net

Location

For More Information
Phone: (305) 296-1817
Web: http://www.fantasyfest.net

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Thursday, October 23, 2008

Fantasy Mile Fun Run

Contact event coordinator Barbara Wright at 305-296-7182.

Time 6:30pm
Location
Schooner Wharf Bar
202 William Street
Key West FL 33040

For More Information
Phone: 305-296-7182
Email: bwpromo3@bellsouth.net
Web: http://www.keywestspecialevents.com

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Month of November, 2008

Saturday, November 1, 2008 thru Tuesday, March 31, 2009

LOBSTER SEASON

Florida Keys Lobster Season

Location

For More Information
Phone:

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Sunday, November 2, 2008 thru Sunday, November 9, 2008

Super Powerboat Races

Contact John Carbonell (305) 296-6166 or visit www.superboat.com

Location

For More Information
Phone: (305) 296-6166
Web: http://www.superboat.com

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Tuesday, November 4, 2008 thru Monday, November 10, 2008

Key West Poker Run by the Powerboat Club

Location

For More Information
Phone: (954) 580-2582

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Saturday, November 15, 2008

Lodging Association Trade Show & Hospitality Expo

Trade Show & Hospitality Expo - Booths are filling up fast - send in your registraton form now.

Time 11:00am to 3:30pm
Location
Beachside Resort & Conference Center
3841 N. Roosevelt Blvd.
Key West FL 33040

For More Information
Phone: 305-296-8100
Email: executiveoffice@keyslodging.org
Web: www.keyslodging.org

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Friday, November 28, 2008 thru Thursday, December 25, 2008

Local's Appreciation

Contact the Key West Chamber of Commerce (305) 294-2587 or visit www.keywestchamber.org

Location

For More Information
Phone: (305) 294-2587
Web: http://www.keywestchamber.org

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Month of December, 2008

Monday, December 1, 2008 thru Tuesday, March 31, 2009

LOBSTER SEASON

Florida Keys Lobster Season

Location

For More Information
Phone:

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Monday, December 1, 2008 thru Thursday, December 25, 2008

Local's Appreciation

Contact the Key West Chamber of Commerce (305) 294-2587 or visit www.keywestchamber.org

Location

For More Information
Phone: (305) 294-2587
Web: http://www.keywestchamber.org

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Monday, December 1, 2008

World AIDS Day

Join the Friends of the AIDS Memorial at 5:30pm for the candlelight procession, which starts at Glynn Archer School (corner of White and United Streets). From 5:30pm-7:00pm will be the dedication at the Key West AIDS Memorial (at the foot of White Street). Contact: Brooks White for more details 305-294-4411.

Time 5:30pm
Location

For More Information
Phone: (305) 294-4411
Web: http://www.keywestaids.org

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Wednesday, December 3, 2008

The ReMARCable Christmas Tree & Celebrity Ornament Auction

The ReMARCable Christmas Tree & Celebrity Signed Ornament Auction 7:00pm Tree Viewing, 7:30pm Auction. Location TBA. Local businesses and residents decorate Christmas trees that are auctioned off. Contact: Gordon Ross 305-294-9526

Time 7:00pm
Location

For More Information
Phone: 305-294-9526

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Saturday, December 13, 2008

Lighted Boat Parade

Contact Sherry at 305-292-3302.

Time 8:00pm
Location
Historic Seaport

For More Information
Phone: 305-292-3302
Web: http://www.schoonerwharf.com

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Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Key West New Year's Eve Celebrations

Key West New Year's Eve Celebrations: Conch Shell Drop at Sloppy Joe's Bar, contact (305) 296-2388. Red High Heel with Drag Queen Drop at Bourbon Street/New Orleans House, contact (305) 293-9800. Pirate Wench Drop on Liberty Clipper at Historic Seaport, contact (305) 292-3302.

Location
For More Information
Phone:

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Wednesday, December 31, 2008

4th Annual Key West Daschund Walk

Starts at the corner of Whitehead Street and Fleming Street. Contact Ruth Reither at 305-293-8019.

Time Noon
Location
For More Information
Phone: 305-293-8019


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