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April 1 – April 12, 2008Red Barn Theatre 319 Duval Street, Rear Key West, FL Sylvia By A. R. Gurney Directed by Joy Hawkins 8 PM Dramatic literature is stuffed with memorable love scenes, but none is as delicious and dizzy as the one that begins this smash hit comedy. When middle-aged Gregg returns to his Upper West Side apartment accompanied by Sylvia, a frisky blonde he has just picked up in the park, he turns his life upside down. The trouble is the frisky blonde is an irresistible dog who is about to chew a hole in his 22-year old marriage. This show is a hilarious commentary on mid-life and the role pets play in our lives. Reprising her tour de force performance in one of the Barn’s most beloved tales is Marjorie Paul-Shook as the adorable pooch, along with Richard Grusin and Mimi McDonald from the original cast.
"The Blue Thread" is Key West artist Eric Anfinson's most ambitious and complex effort to date. In his fourth solo exhibition, he explores the elements of color, symbols, and the archetypal feminine. He uses the color blue to connect the paintings and transform the primal anger within.
Mozart: Adagio and Fugue
$42.00 - Reserved
Freda Payne, celebrated R&B and jazz vocalist, who shot to fame with her #1 Hit, “Band of Gold,” and “Bring the Boys Home,” pays tribute to the legendary Ella Fitzgerald, as no one else can! Payne, the star of such Broadway shows as Jelly’s Last Jam, Sophisticated Ladies and Blues in the Night, “conjures the spirit of Ella” with her renditions of “A-Tisket, a-Tasket,” “Sweet Georgia Brown,” “It Don’t Mean a Thing.” and “Mack the Knife,” as well as many other Fitzgerald classics.
Eve Ensler has put vaginas on the map. To be more accurate, she has put them all over the globe, from Sarajevo to Johannesburg, from Antarctica to Manila, and many places in between—over 800 productions have been staged in over 30 countries. The brilliance of the show is part stand-up routine, part consciousness-raising session, part political rally, part market research survey, part revival meeting, part group therapy, and part theatre. The Red Barn enjoyed a huge success with this show and is bringing it back to Key West. You won’t want to miss this roller coaster ride. Spread the word. The festival will feature poetry and haiku workshops, poetry and haiku readings, art & film events and an international poetry and haiku contests. Featured poets are Dr. Michael Wyndham Thomas from England, Charles Trumbull, Lee Gurga, Rosalind Brackenbury, Barry George, Richard Grusin, Cricket Desmarais, Bob Muens, and Catherine Doty.
Anyone who loves Broadway musicals is in for a treat as this powerhouse group of Broadway veteran singers hits the stage for a tribute to a century of great tunes from the Great White Way. It's a jubilant revue of Broadway's biggest numbers presented in concert form by the actual stars of such shows as THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, LES MISERABLES, AIDA, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, and JEKYLL & HYDE. 100 YEARS OF BROADWAY spotlights Broadway's most beloved songs, including treasures from Jerome Kern, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Kander and Ebb, Cole Porter, Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Tatah Dujour - Kissy Galore - Moana Amore - Va Va Verloren - Lily Vixen - Lola Lafleur - Frankie - Frenchie - Kiki Adore - Vulva Von Trapp - Platinum Allure - Claus Von Claus - Brad Little - Scott Shambaugh and more!
Starring soprano Kristi Davis and baritone John Rudolph and accompanied by Bruno Casolari, this intimate evening will feature the music of legendary composer Cole Porter. Tickets: $27.50
A Celebration of song honoring fifty musical years of Shirley Bassey From showstoppers to Bond, along with some of Shirley's personal favorites, this night of sassy and sultry music takes you through a turbulent and tenacious journey of Dame Shirley's career, as only Kathleen Peace can perform it. Kathleen will move you to poignant lows and highs with her striking style, and three-octave vocal range. In her Cabaret debut, Kathleen Peace takes the stage with Larry Smith on Grand Piano, and special guests Chicago based Geoffrey Lowe on Bass, Skipper Kripitz on percussion, Tim Mc Alpine on Guitar and from Berklee in Boston, Tim Mayer on Sax.
The challenge inspired by Martin’s film, put forth by The Studios of Key West and its various creative partners, is to rekindle the ethic of the original Key West Picture Show. Over the coming weeks and months, we’re inviting Key West film and video artists to train their modern camcorders on present-day Key West. Without any strict guidelines, we want to encourage the production of new short videos, mock travel films, interviews, music videos, and moving images that might distill the essence of this unique island. Original Films will Premiere at The Tropic Cinema on Tuesday 15 April. Time TBA
Three days of hard-fought fishing will be complemented by three evenings of fabulous food, drinks, fun and entertainment. Scheduled highlights include a free concert overlooking the Gulf of Mexico in Key West, gourmet meals and VIP parties.
DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN, the longest running solo play in Broadway history, is now a worldwide rock-solid tour de force that has won the hearts of millions in over 30 countries, and it's sure to win yours. A hilariously insightful play about the ways men and women relate, CAVEMAN has both sexes roaring with laughter and recognition. Affectionate nudging between audience members will be seen during the performance as they recognize themselves in the stories being told on stage. "The outrageously funny and surprisingly sweet exploration of the gender gap” (Chicago Sun Times) has made DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN "a comic phenomenon.” (The New York Times)
“DEDICATED TO THE FUNDAMENTALLY AMERICAN SPIRIT OF A PEOPLE UNAFRAID TO STAND UP TO ‘GOVERNMENT GONE MAD WITH POWER’ THAT EMBODIED THE FOUNDING OF THE CONCH REPUBLIC IN 1982. AS THE WORLD’S FIRST FIFTH WORLD NATION, A SOVEREIGN STATE OF MIND SEEKING ONLY TO BRING MORE HUMOR, WARMTH, AND RESPECT TO A WORLD IN SORE NEED OF ALL THREE, THE CONCH REPUBLIC REMAINS THE COUNTRY WHO SECEDED WHERE OTHERS FAILED.”
More than 50 restaurants will be offering a “taste” of their most delicious dishes and more than 100 wineries from around the world will be offering the perfect beverage compliment. The restaurants donate all their “tastes” and the wines are donated by Republic National Distributing. All the proceeds stay in Monroe County to help the more than 320 clients of AIDS Help, Inc. Coupons are $25 for twenty food and beverage tickets, plus a collectable Taste of Key West wine glass. This is a $26 value. The coupons, which make an excellent gift for friends, family members, clients or to reward loyal employees, will be exchanged at special express booths the day of the event. AIDS Help, Inc. a non-profit community-based organization, provides case-managed health care, housing, food, counseling, referral and support services for HIV-infected residents of Monroe County (The Florida Keys). The agency also conducts health education and HIV risk reduction outreach programs aimed at reducing the impact of HIV infection throughout Monroe County.
Living in a doublewide trailer, working in a cafeteria and putting up with a good for nothing boyfriend named Floyd can get a girl down but luck changes for Mavis Fluck when she dyes her hair blonde and meets the adorable Bear family. The incredible melodies of Franko Richmond and lyrics of Blake Hunter will tug at your heartstrings and tap on your funny bone with songs like Spunk and A Grin on My Face. However the surprise ending will ensure that this adult story is no ordinary fairy tale. The Red Barn is proud to present this original musical fable written by two of Key West’s most notable artists.
Shows are to be staged at intimate, audience-friendly tropical resorts, waterfront taverns and other sites where music lovers can meet the writers of their favorite hits and learn the stories behind the songs. The 2008 schedule also features a rocking "big stage" outdoor show just off Key West's famed Duval Street.
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April 2, 2008 
Key West Symphony
410 Caroline Street
Island Opera Theatre
600 White Street
Join us for the 6th annual World Sailfish Championship April 15th -19th, in one of South Florida's most prestigious sailfish tournaments. Compete along with other elite anglers for $125,000 in cash -- including a $100,000 guaranteed first-place cash prize, a $15,000 second–place cash prize and a $10,000 third-place cash prize. 
Thirteenth Annual Taste of Key West
More than 125 chart-topping songwriters are to perform their hit songs and preview new melodies in Key West, FL on Key West stages during the 13th annual Hog's Breath Key West Songwriters' Festival presented by Cherry Heart Music, scheduled Wednesday, April 30, through Sunday, May 4. "We are so proud to be the very first 'presenting sponsor' for this great event, and we're honored to help carry on a grand Key West tradition," says Gratton Stephens, President and CEO of Cherry Heart Music.