What's New in the Key West area

Check back here regularly for news and events from the Key West area.

 

The City of Key West:

 

Discover a city where real estate titles date back to the Kings of Spain. Stroll the palm-lined streets and discover gingerbread mansions, tin-roofed conch houses, the John Audubon House and Ernest Hemingway's home. Walk in the footsteps of Thomas Edison, Lou Gehrig, Harry Truman, and Tennessee Williams.

Gaze at the fabled treasure of the galleon Atocha. Discover tomorrow's fine art treasures by Key West's well-known and unknown artists.

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March 30 to April 10, in Key West
Waterfront Playhouse presents: Bitchslap! 
Back by popular demand, the trio brilliantly portray the legendary feud where these ultimate screen goddesses battle over roles, top billing, Oscars and MEN. Funny, bitchy and touching. Showtime 8 p.m.
Contact: 305-294-5015
April 10 to April 11, in Key West
Naval Air Station Air Show 
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration team is to host the Blue Angels, as well as aerial demonstrations by military and civilian performers, and static military and vintage aircraft. Free admission to Naval Air Station; event schedule to be announced, visit Web site for details to follow.
Contact: (305) 293-2425
Email: james.e.brooks@navy.mil
April 11, in Key West
16th Annual Robert Frost Poetry Festival 
The festival features poetry and haiku workshops and readings, and a poetry and haiku contest. Events are staged at the Robert Frost Cottage at the Heritage House Museum, where Frost spent many island winters. 
Contact: (305) 292-7963
April 13 to April 17, in Key West
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: Mike Weinhofer (305) 395-3474, (727) 631-0072 
Email: lemmole@worldsailfish.com
April 16 to April 25, in Key West
Conch Republic Independence Celebration 
With activities ranging from wacky bed race to a lighthearted sea battle featuring tall ships, the Conch Republic's 10-day birthday party showcases the independent and eccentric spirit that characterizes the Florida Keys.
Email: 305-296-0213
April 19, in Key West
15th Annual Taste of Key West 
Scores of area restaurants present mouthwatering samples of their cuisine to benefit AIDS Help Inc. The culinary celebration takes place at the Truman Waterfront overlooking Key West Harbor.
Contact: (305) 296-6196
April 21 to April 22, in Key West
Key West Symphony Master Concert No.1 
The final concert of the symphony’s twelfth season will feature pianist Christopher Taylor who is back by popular demand to perform the beautiful Prokofiev’s Concerto No 2 for Piano and Orchestra. The symphony will also play the haunting music of Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis and the jubilant Beethoven Symphony No 5. 
Contact: 305-295-7676
April 23, in Key West
Waterfront Playhouse presents: Terri White in Concert 
One night only! An unforgettable evening concert with Broadway's dynamite star. Showtime 8:30 p.m., show sponsored by the Key West Piano Bar.
Contact: 305-294-5015
April 28 to May 02, in Key West
Key West Songwriters’ Festival 
The 15th-annual showcase of musical magic features America’s foremost performing songwriters, with concerts staged in intimate, audience-friendly island settings. 
Contact: (305) 304-0814