Key West 2008 events

KEY WEST 2008 EVENTS

Key West / April 03 to April 12
"Ganesha Dance Theatre: Opening the Way - A Show about Life" at Waterfront Playhouse
The excitement of contemporary dance comes to the playhouse at historic Mallory Square.
Contact: (305) 294-5015

Key West / April 04 to April 05
Key West Symphony Orchestra Presents “Fit for a King”
This performance features works by Mozart, Beethoven and Saint-Saens, featuring pianist
Andreas Klein at the Tennessee Williams Theatre. Call or visit www.keywestsymphony.com.
Contact: (305) 292-1774

Key West / April 09 to April 13
14th 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) 296-3573

Big Pine & the Lower Keys / April 13
Lower Keys Jazz & Blues Fest
A waterfront jazz and blues concert and juried art show themed “Cool Jazz and Hot Art” are held
overlooking the water at Dolphin Marina on Little Torch Key.
Contact: (305) 872-2411

Key West / April 18 to April 27
26th Conch Republic Independence Celebration
Parades, bed races, parties and a wacky “drag race” commemorate the founding of the Conch
Republic on April 23, 1982, in response to a U.S. Border Patrol roadblock that halted traffic in and
out of the Florida Keys.
Contact: (305) 294-2298

Key West / April 21
13th 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

Key West / April 22 to May 03
"Mavis and the Three Bears" at Red Barn Theatre
This musical fable by Blake Hunter, with music written by our own Franko Richmond, is to run for
two weeks only.
Contact: (305) 296-9911

Key West / April 30 to May 04
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.
Contact: (305) 296-4222

Key West / May 01 to May 31
"New Plays in May" at Waterfront Playhouse
The Key West Players are to present free readings and orginal plays by Key West playwrights at
the playhouse at Mallory Square on Tuesdays.
Contact: (305) 294-5015

Key West / May 13 to May 24
"Rompers, a collection of shorts" at Red Barn Theatre
Celebrating short-attention-span theatre, the theatre at 319 Duval St. is proud to present short
plays with an exciting mix of playwrights, directors and actors.
Contact: (305) 296-9911

Key West / May 16 to May 17
Harry S. Truman Legacy Symposium: “Harry Truman and Immigration”
Key West’s political history is highlighted in panel discussions, a reception and tours of the Little
White House, where former President Harry Truman worked and relaxed during his time in office.
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Contact: (305) 294-9911

Key West / May 21 to June 14
"Naked Boys Singing!" at Waterfront Playhouse
The international hit returns to the playhouse at historic Mallory Square.
Contact: (305) 294-5015

Big Pine & the Lower Keys / July 12
24th Annual Underwater Music Festival
A quirky concert broadcast underwater for divers, snorkelers and the occasional mermaid
emphasizes reef preservation. The submerged songfest is held at Looe Key Reef in the Florida
Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
Contact: (305) 872-2411

Key West / July 15 to July 20
Hemingway Days
The 28th celebration of the legendary author’s work and lifestyle features literary readings, a
theatrical premiere, short story competition, fishing tournament and Sloppy Joe’s Look-Alike
Contest. A celebration will be held on July 21st, Hemingway’s 109th birthday.
Contact: (305) 296-2388 (Look-Alike); 294-0320 (literary)