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Paradise
November 13—19, 2014
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PARADISE
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014
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The Arts
COVER: ROB O’NEAL/Paradise
ROB O’NEAL/Paradise
Mackenzie Barrios, 11, bundles up on a chilly Sunday while attending the Superboat
races at Fort Zachary Taylor State park.
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Going On
Paul Menta is seen kitesurfing in the Lakes off Key West.
THIS JUST IN:
Story Slams continue Sunday
at Little Room Jazz Club
The very popular Story Slams, where
normal people step before a microphone
and tell a true story from their lives based
on a theme of the night, continue at 8 p.m.
Sunday in the Little Room Jazz Club, 821
Duval St.
The stories begin at 8 p.m. The mic is
open to anyone wanting to tell a story.
Storytellers can sign up anytime after 7 p.m.
The theme this Sunday night is “Bad Date.”
Each storyteller will have five minutes and
can tell their story any way they choose.
The story just has to be true, and have happened to them. The audience votes for their
favorite Stories of the Night, with three
winners sharing $200 in cash prizes, an
invitation to the Grand Slam next year, and
storyteller bragging rights. There are some
guidelines for participants: No rants or
essays, no political statements and no social
attacks. And it’s not for comedy routines
either. For more information, or to sign up
early, call TheatreXP at 302-540-6102. You
can also visit keyweststoryslams.com for
information and Slam schedules.
New Competitions added to
Art! Key West!
A series of new competitions have been
added to the Art! Key West! roster.
From 12 to 2 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Westin Pier
enjoy
the high style creations of Couture on
Key West Art Center to offer
the Catwalk, sponsored by the Westin, Art!
free “Artist’s Critique”
Key West! and American Dog Outfitter. Five of
The first membership meeting of the season the Florida Keys SPCA most adoptable dogs
will model high-fashion costumes made by
will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday at the Key West Art
students at the Montessori school. They will
Center, 301 Front St. The business meeting
be joined by island pups on the runway, and
will be followed by an “Artists’ Critique” with
Maggie Ruley and Andy Thurber. This is a great prizes awarded for the most adoptable, adorable, and creative costumes.
opportunity to bring in a piece of your artFor a different type of display, from 2 to
work, either finished or midway into the work,
and have it critiqued in a friendly, supportive, 4 p.m. Nov. 29, pull out your bike for a little
professional environment. All are welcome to exercise decorate it to become part of the
art community. Then cruise on down to the
attend. Refreshments will be served.
The Key West Art Center is a non-profit com- courtyard behind the Custom House for the
munity art gallery located at 301 Front St., and Art Bike Cruise In, hang out and display your
two (or three) wheeled creations. Everyone is
is open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For
eligible to participate, but please register at
information, call 294-1241, or go to keyweAKWeventbrite.com for the tally.
startcenter.com.
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Central Europe meets the Keys in ‘Strings of the Silver Screen’
BY TERRY SCHMIDA
PARADISE STAFF
his weekend Key West fans
of contemporary dance will
have the chance to witness
some of the island’s brightest starts performing with classical guitarist Martina Bevis, from
Prague, in the Czech Republic,
at the largest venue in town,
Tennessee Williams Theatre
(TWT.)
“Strings of the Silver Screen” will
be presented at 8 p.m. Saturday
and Sunday by TWT, 5901 College
Rd., on Stock Island. Tickets cost
$25 and $35 and are available
online at keystix.com or at the box
office, at 305-295-7676.
Paradise recently talked to Bevis,
as well as choreographers/dancers Leigh Pujado and Christine
ROB O’NEAL/Paradise
Marguerite, and Tech Director
Guitarist Martina Bevis, center, is flanked by dancers Jeordan Gasche, left,
Matt Rawls about the coming
and Mary Kay Lee, right, onstage at the Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Center
shows.
at Florida Keys Community College.
T
Terry Schmida: From what I
understand, this show will feature
movie-related music from classical guitarist Martina Bevis, from
Prague, as well as dance performances by the professional and
local dancers of the CoffeeMill
Dance Studio. Please describe for
our readers what kind of music
they’ll be hearing at the show.
Martina Bevis: “Strings of the
Silver Screen” will include scores
from 15 classic films. There is
literally something for everyone.
From “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”
to “The Deer Hunter,” “Forrest
Gump” to “Brokeback Mountain,”
and “Across the Universe,” to
“Star Wars” to “Avatar,” and many
more. Film scores are a window
to the soul. In an instant we can
be transported to a faraway place
into a dream or a nightmare. Wellwritten scores become a part of
us. They live on in our memory.
stage and in the round is based on
Tennessee William’s original concept for the design of the theatre
that bears his name.
T.S.: I see a number of familiar faces on the program, and I
know many of you have worked
together on various projects here
in Key West. Please run down the
roster and what each of you will be
responsible for in the show.
before.
T.S.: What’s the difference
between planning choreography
and dancing around recorded
music, versus working with a live
musician? Is it easier or harder?
More of less rewarding than working with a recording?
M.B.: From my perspective, it is
very challenging. I understand that
tempo and timing can make or
break the performance. We have to
L.P.: We have all been dancing
take cues from each other. I try to
together for years, professionally
focus on making the music sound
and in the studio, and we’ve all
clear and steady, while still putting
taught dance at the CoffeeMill.
my passion into it. It is a balancing
Our choreographers are Kim
Bergman, Carolyn Cooper, Jeordan act. Having the dancers create the
Gasche, Joey Goodman, Mary Kay visual while I’m playing the music
gives the audience a whole new
Lee, Christine Marguerite and
experience.
me, Leigh Pujado. Jan Czerny,
Tony Gil, Rachelle Waters and The
C.M.: Running the dance pieces
CoffeeMill Young Dance Collective
with live guitar, there’s more perwill be joining us on stage.
sonality, more exchange between
C.M.: The studio has cultivated the dancers and musician.
Martina understands our needs.
Christine Marguerite: I think the an environment where dancers
I’ve always been amazed at how a
have been able to collaborate and She stays true to tempo, draws
audience is going to be surprised
soundtrack can elicit such strong
notes out when we need them for
develop new choreography and
by the scale of the show and the
emotion. They reach people on a
dramatic affect. It feels like the
we’ve been exhibiting some of
intimacy of the venue.
personal level. In addition to the
our work at our monthly informal guitar is dancing with us.
scores, there will be a few of my
T.S.: I’d also heard that you guys dance series, “hIPSO facto” during
favorite classical pieces from J.S.
T.S.: Is there anything else you’d
the Walk on White. This show is an
have a fairly unorthodox stage
Bach, Heitor Villa Lobos, Manuel
extension of those collaborations. care to mention about the show?
presentation planned. How’s that
de Falla and Mario Castelnuevogoing to work?
Tedesco.
M.B.: It has been a real pleaT.S.: What inspired this show?
sure to work with the CoffeeMill
L.P.: We are giving the audience
T.S.: What’s the format of the
Choreographer’s Collective. They
M.B.: Leigh and I work fulla “backstage pass” so to speak.
show? What can the audience
are a talented group that really
They will enter through the back- time together at our “real jobs”
expect from the evening?
cares about keeping art alive in
as personal trainers at WeBeFit
stage left door, have cocktails in
our community. I’m excited to
and we’ve collaborated before
the backstage Green Room and
Leigh Pujado: This show is
work with our special guest, Larry
collaborative effort between musi- will actually be seated on stage, in as artists. I had the idea to use
Abramovitz. He is a good friend
the round, surrounding the danc- film scores as a theme for a show
cians and dancers. Martina is
and an amazing violinist. His two
ers and musicians. This set up will with guitar and dance and the
the featured musician and will
pieces will definitely be a treat for
Tennessee Williams Theatre
allow the audience to experience
be joined by guest violinist, Larry
the audience.
what it’s like to be onstage without offered to produce this show. I
Abramovitz for two lively Astor
I’m very excited for people to
actually having to dance or play an modified or arranged most of
Piazzolla numbers. Most of the
these pieces for solo classical gui- come and see this project and I
concert is accompanied by dance instrument.
hope you will all love it as much as
tar, as they are mainly composed
with pieces ranging from contemwe do!
for entire orchestras. Some of
Matt Rawls: This set up isn’t
porary, theatrical, tap and classical
the pieces I had to arrange from
completely out of left field. Using
ballet styles.
[email protected]
scratch,, which I had never done
the space with the audience on
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HOG’S BREATH
SALOON
400 Front St.
Ronnie Johnson and
Bobby Donaldson
Ronnie Johnson along
with an ole Key West favorite son guitarist Bobby
Donaldson will play from
5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday
through Nov. 23.
Donald, at one time a
regular at the Hog’s Breath
joins country singer, song-
Thu • Nov 13 • 9pm
Happy Dog
“Funk/Rock/Jam”
Fri • Nov 14 • 10pm
Stokeswood Presents
“Stop Making Sense
in the Keys”
90-Minute Talking Heads Tribute
writer and guitarist Ronnie
Johnson. For over three
decades the Valdosta, Ga.
native has been wowing
audiences with his mix of
original and cover songs.
Johnson’s resume is seasoned with gigs and jam
sessions that would make
other budding artists envious.
Johnson has shared the
stage with Rock n’ Roll Hall The Highway 61 Band returns to Hog’s Breath Monday through
Nov. 23.
of Famer Chuck Berry in
New York City for “People
Magazine,” and opened for
many big name entertain- Songwriters Hall Of Fame
Into its 11th year, The
recipient Richard Leigh
ers including the ageless
Highway 61 Band has not
composer of “Don’t It Make changed its commitment
and legendary Tom Jones.
My Brown Eyes Blue” as
Throughout his lifetime,
to the harmonica driven
well as 7 other #1 songs.
Ronnie has jammed with
roots of rock and boogie
the who’s who of session
blues.
musicians and counts felThe bands line up
Highway 61 Band
low guitarist Jeff Cook,
features: Mike Lenz: guifounding member of
Akron, Ohio’s “Highway tar, harmonica, vocals;
Alabama as a close friend
Pat Hughes: bass and
61 Band” returns to play
as well as Grammy Award
vocals;Paul Labins: drums,
from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Winner and Nashville
vocals, and Bob Moughler:
Monday through Nov. 23.
vocals and harmonica.
The Highway 61 Band
was born on October 10,
2001 in Akron, Ohio, the
creation of Bob Moughler.
Moughler decided to form
a band that would focus
on Chicago style blues and
West Coast boogie blues,
the music that inspired
him to pick up the harmonica back in 1982 while
living in Phoenix, Ariz.
Moughlere was influenced and tutored by one
of the best harp players
in the country and good
friend, Hans Olson who
still lives in Phoenix and
tours occasionally.
The Highway 61 Band
has worked with The
Fabulous Thunderbirds,
James Cotton, Rod Piazza
and The Mighty Flyers,
James Harman, Reverend
Raven and The Chain
Smokin Alter Boys, Little
Sat • Nov 15 • 10pm
Stokeswood
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Happy Hour Daily • 5-7 pm
Entertainment from 1pm til 2am
“Infectious Energy, Powerful Vocals”
Fri, Sat 5:30 “Soundchecks”
NFL Sunday Ticket
1pm Sunday Jazz Showcase
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November 14
SATURDAY
November 15
SUNDAY
November 16
MONDAY
November 17
TUESDAY
November 18
WEDNESDAY
November 19
“Alternative & Rock-Old/Classic/New”
Joel
Nelson
Kenny &
Cuda
Kenny &
Cuda
Sunday
NFL
Zack
Seemiller
Joel
Nelson
Joel
Nelson
7pm • Monday Night Bingo
Tue, Wed • Nov 18, 19 • 9pm
Mike Willis
Mike Willis
Mike Willis
Mike Willis
Mike Veal
Band
Mike Veal
Band
Mike Veal
Band
Mike Veal
Band
Ronnie &
Bobby
Ronnie &
Bobby
Ronnie &
Bobby
Sun • Nov 16 • 5:30pm
Haywire
Zach Deputy
“Island-Infused, Drum ‘n’ Bass,
Gospel-Ninja-Soul”
Wed 5:30 “Soundcheck”
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SCHOONER WHARF
202 William St.
Paul Cotton Band
Friday and Saturday,
7 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Paul Cotton brings his
legendary country rock
performances to the stage.
These highly entertaining shows include music
from Paul’s 40 years as
POCO’s lead guitarist,
singer, and composer.
The recipient of multiple Gold and Platinum
records, his hits include
“Heart of the Night”,
‘Crazy Love”, “Barbados”,
“Indian Summer”, and “Bad
Weather.” Add in tributes
to Paul’s roots in Buffalo
Springfield and Illinois
Speed Press, along with
some great new originals,
and everyone is in for a
musical treat.
At 8 p.m. Saturday Paul
invites the whole island
to the official CD release
ceremony, complete with
Mayor Craig Cates proclaiming “PAUL COTTON
DAY.”
Highway 61 Highway 61 Highway 61
THE GREEN PARROT
400 Front Street • Across the street from Sunset
Green Parrot
Mike and The Tornadoes,
Albert Castiglia, Mark
Hummel, Rick Estrin and
The Nightcats, and the late
great Pat Ramsey and The
Blues Disciples.
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601 Whitehead St.
The Happy Dog
Recently returned from
Philadelphia to the Florida
Keys, folk/funk/newgrass
rockers, The Happy Dog,
will appear at 9 p.m. today.
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bolt hit Key West and from
the smoke and ash emerged
five musicians, all Key West
locals who formed an awesome cover band playing
rock hits from the 70’s to
today.
Stokeswood will play at The Green Parrot.
Formed by lead vocalist
and
acoustic guitar player,
“Stop Making Sense
Adam Patterson, and lead
in The Keys”
electric guitarist, Mark
Godwin, Stokeswood is a
Friday at 10 p.m., as a
marvel to watch as they
way to celebrate the 30th
switch between instruanniversary of the release
ments, giving up their
of the Talking Heads
spot on keys, synths and
seminal rock movie “Stop
guitar like a game of musiMaking Sense,” Atlantacal chairs, all the while
based electro-acoustic
band Stokeswood will bring keeping up an irresistible,
danceable backbone to the
their 90 minute cover of
director Jonathan Demme’s imaginative melodies and
renowned live-concert film powerhouse, gut-wrenching vocals.
to The Green Parrot stage.
With songs that are
Although Stokeswood
infused with confidence,
has been performing this
set for a few years, Friday’s the band undeniably owns
the room with their unique
show is timed to coincide
unpredictable sound,
with the 30 anniversary
expressive beats and highdigital edition and it’s reenergy presence.
release at various theaters
They coined the phrase
throughout the country.
“Low-Endie” rock to
describe their layered mixStokeswood
ture of pumping synths,
powerful vocals, and irreAtlanta-based electroacoustic band, Stokeswood, sistible dance vibe.
brings their infectious
energy, unpredictable live
Haywire
performances, and a fierce
electronic edge to The
Local rock quintet
Green Parrot with shows at Haywire returns to the
5:30 and 10 p.m. on Friday stage at 5:30 p.m. Sunday.
and Saturday.
In late 2012 a lightning
a tremendous vocal range,
natural stage presence and
contagious playfulness and
humor; layers of hip-hop
inspired vocal beat-boxing fill in for the drums,
rhythmic guitar tracks in
different tunings flesh out
the melody and the thump
Zach Deputy
of the bass. Soaring lead
vocals, harmonies, chorusZach Deputy brings his
es and guitar leads--all of
“Zach Attack” with shows
at 10 p.m. Tuesday and 5:30 this made possible through
and 10 p.m. on Wednesday. simple technology, but all
of it realized and delivered
The music of Zach
by a skill and mastery of
Deputy’s Puerto Rican,
technique and made pure
Cruzan and Irish heritage
was cooked up in the South through the injection of
Carolina heat. The Calypso warm, heartfelt soul.
rhythms and folk songs of
St. Croix competed with
THE GARDENS
the RandB/soul of pioneers
526 Angela St.
like James Brown and Ray
Charles for space on the
Today
family stereo. As Deputy
5 to 7 p.m., Jimmy Olson
honed his craft, a unique
on piano
hybrid of these influences
Friday
emerged, ultimately cre5 to 7 p.m., Michael
ating the signature Zach
Robinson on piano
Deputy sound.
Saturday
To bring this sound to the 5 to 7 p.m., The Gardens
stage, the big, impossibly
Hotel presents “The NYCE
upbeat South Carolinian
Band” featuring Peter
with the infectious smile
Diamond
puts on a solo show,
Sunday
enhanced by looping tech- Jazz at the Gardens will be
nology, that is essentially
from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
a one-man dance party
The music will be provided
offering up what he calls
by the “NYCE” band fea“Island-infused, Drum ‘n’
turing some of the areas
Bass, Gospel-Ninja-Soul”
finest musicians: Vocalist
to the enthusiastic crowds Peter Diamond, guitarist
of dancers who flock to
Tim McAlpine, contra-bassclubs from coast-to-coast.
ist Bubba Lownotes and
It is these late night dance
drummer Hal Howland
parties, more than 250 per along with trumpeter Stuart
year, that have made Zach King and sax-flute player
Deputy one of the hottest
Mark Rose.
up-and-coming performers
on the camping festival cirJEFF HARRIS
cuit and “jam band” scene.
Deputy is an exceptionAll shows are at Irish Kevin’s
ally tasty guitar player with Bar, 211 Duval St.
Friday, 3 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, 7 to 11 p.m.
Monday, 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday 2:30 to
6:30 p.m.
90 MILE LOUNGE
300 Front St.
All shows start at 8:30 p.m.
Today
Moose and Bullet Proof
Blues Band
Friday
Woody Jenkins Project
Saturday
Woody Jenkins Project
Sunday
Larry Baeder
Monday
Larry Baeder
Tuesday
Ericson Holt
Wednesday
Ericson Holt
VIRGILIO’S
Injade is at Virgilio’s this
weekend.
Michelle Davis
Davis is the featured,
sultry, song stylist at 9
p.m. Tuesday at Virgilio’s.
Backup support comes
from the stalwart duo of
Bubba Lownotes on bass
and Skippo on the drums.
Expect to hear cutting-edge
interpretations of tunes
you know and love, by
“the Drave” and band, at
Virgilios.
524 Duval St.
Injade
Injade returns at 10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday.
Injade, fronted by singer
songwriter Boston Music
Awards nominee, Adrienne,
performs a wide spectrum
of music from classic songs
by Grand Funk, Fleetwood
Mac and Jefferson Airplane,
to contemporary writers
like Train, Gnarles Barkley
and Adele. Adrienne’s original music is aired locally on
Sun FM, US 1 radio, Pirate
Radio and 104.9X. Joining
her on stage this weekend
are Key West favorite’s Chris
Burchard on electric guitar,
Bubba Lownotes on Bass
and Luis Vera on drums.
Key West’s
Only Beach Bar with
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11/15 12-3 pm - Rusty Lemmon
4-7 pm - Joel Nelson
4-7 pm - Amandah Jantzen
Sun 11/16 12-3 pm - Amandah Jantzen
Mon 11/17 12-3 pm - Rob DiStaci
Tues 11/18 12-3 pm - Chris Toler
4-7 pm - Rob DiStaci
Wed 11/19 12-3 pm - Rob DiStaci
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1 Duval Street | Key West
305-296-4600 394171
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Zoë Lewis at the Eaton Street Theater
ickets are now on sale for Zoë Lewis’
performance at 8 p.m. Nov. 22.
This November musician-inresidence will take the Eaton Street
Theater stage, 522 Eaton St., to present a
worldbeat-vaudeville extravaganza, presented by The Studios of Key West.
The Studios will be setting up shop for a
one-night-only event to present a powerhouse concert by powerhouse artist. A onewoman “band in a body,” Lewis has worked
with the Indigo Girls, Richie Havens, Judy
Collins and Nanci Griffiths. She combines
gypsy jazz, jump jive, Latin grooves, swing,
international folk and funk originals on
anything from the piano to the spoons.
She’s even opened for Pat Benatar on the
ukulele.
Originally from the U.K. and now residing in Provincetown, Zoë has performed all
over the world, released six albums, won
Photo by Eileen Counihan
numerous song writing awards, and written
and she leads a 1920’s Prohibition era jazz
film scores and two original musicals. Her
songs have appeared on commercials and band called Zoë Lewis and the Bootleggers.
Tickets are available at tskw.org, or by
on Broadway, and one of her tunes hit #1 in
the children’s satellite radio charts. Oh yes, calling 305-296-0458.
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“Conch Cottage” by Abigail White.
Artist Abigail White debuts Triptych
rtist Abigail White
will unveil her first
original triptych
painting during a
private reception tonight
at the 7 Artists and
Friends Art Gallery located at 122 Duval St. in the
heart of Key West’s tourist
district. Sole proprietor
Jennifer Badry, who has
dedicated her energies to
uplifting local artists onto
the world stage for the
past twelve years, is hosting this gala event.
From 6 to 8:30 p.m.
today there will be a private closed door reception, and from 6 to 8:30
p.m. Friday and Saturday
the gallery will be open
to the public.
A small gathering of
Abigail White collectors
from around the country
will be entertained by
A
classically trained violist,
Joseph Sammut, who will
enliven the occasion with
tropically inspired music.
Sammut has performed
in Europe, as well as in
New York City’s Carnegie
Hall. In addition, internationally recognized
Fine Art Expert, Zella
Jackson Hannum will
be on hand to introduce
Abigail White, her exclusive art collection, and to
describe the world-class
features imbued in her
ground breaking triptych
that make it highly collectible. Dr. Hannum
has previewed Abigail
White’s triptych, entitled
“Storytime” and found it,
“an artistically superior
rendition of the artist’s
trademarked whimsical
conch houses.”
While Abigail White
is only 31-years old, she
is no stranger to lofty
praise. One of her paintings caught the attention of former president
Jimmy Carter and his
first lady, Rosalyn, who
personally congratulated Abigail White on
her artistic capabilities
and provided strong
encouragement for her to
pursue her artistic career.
The rest of the world
is gratified to find that
native Key West resident
Abigail White is a woman
of talent and we are measurably enriched because
she has decided to celebrate her home through
her art.
For more information,
contact Jennifer Badry at
[email protected],
or call the gallery at 305294-8444.
Bradley Sabin
at Harrison Gallery
ew Orleans-based artist Bradley Sabin
masterfully captures intricate elements
of the natural world in his imaginative
ceramic sculptures.
Viewers will be enveloped in the softness
of Sabin’s work and pleasantly vexed by
its fanciful yet highly realistic details. This
striking union of tenderness and vibrancy
calls to mind the spirit of life itself.
Harrison Gallery will have itsopening
reception during Walk on White from 5 to 8
p.m. Nov. 20.
Pieces by Helen Harrison and other select
artists will also be on display.
Also, join the gallery for special showings
during ART! KEY WEST! anytime between
12 and 5 p.m. Nov. 28-30.
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Bradley Sabin, “Male Torso with Fruit,”
22” x 14” x 10,” ceramic.
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the artsthe artsthe artsthe artsthe artsthe artsthe arts the arts
ings and special events hosted
at landmark venues throughout
Key West. Screenings and panels
include interactive Q+A sessions
with cast and crew, showcase
CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
session with Marisa Tomei on
Wednesday
Ukelele Workshop, Free, 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
The Greatful Guitar, 1075 Duval
St. (Duval Square) 304-563FILM
6413. thegreatfulguitar.com.
Saturday
Workshops are open to players of Swingers Anonymous by Jonathan
all levels. All ages welcome.
Woods, 9 p.m.
San Carlos Theater, 516 Duval St.
kwfilmfest.com/2014-kwff-eventDANCE
schedule.
Tuesday and Thursday
Adult Modern Dance, 10:30 a.m. Premiering at the 2014 Key West
Film Festival: The noir crime film
CoffeeMill Dance Studio, 916
Pohalski Ln. coffeemilldance.com. shot in scintillating black and
white in Miami and Homestead.
6 week program led by Cricket
Director Quincy Perkins.
Desmarais.
Adult and student categories.
Submission form available online
at artinpublicplaceskw.com.
Florida Keys Council of the Arts
Cultural Calendar
Thursday, Nov. 13 through
Wednesday, Nov. 19
Visit keysarts.com, Cultural
Calendar for more listings and
events throughout the Keys.
ARTS COUNCIL
Events Brochure for Jan/Feb/Mar
2015 – Deadline – Nov. 21
Please check your listings on our
calendar at keysarts.mhsoftware.
com, and verify that your event
information for January, February
and March 2015 is correct. If you
do not see your event or need
to make any updates, email your
information to calendar@keysarts.
com. Include: Event Name, Start
Date/End Date, Start Time/End
Time, Location, Contact Info and a
brief Description.
Key West Happenings
ARTISTS RECEPTIONS AND
EXHIBITIONS
Thursday
Artist Talk with Johnny White, 6
p.m.
Lemonade Stand Gallery, 318
Petronia St. 305-407-6790. lettynowak.com.
Transformer Lenticular
Photographs.
Friday
Key West Art Center Membership
Meeting and Artist’s Critique, 3:30
p.m.
301 Front St. 294-1241. keywestartcenter.com.
Artists’ critique with Maggie Ruley
and Andy Thurber. All artists welcome.
CALL TO ARTISTS
3rd Annual Key West Chalk Fest
Wednesday through Nov. 23. Local
and visiting artists will use the
Truman Waterfront Seawall promenade as their canvas for intricate
and colorful chalk art creations.
Saturday and Sunday
FESTIVALS AND FUNDRAISERS Young Actors Camp (18 and
Saturday
under), 10 a.m.
Grace Lutheran Arts and Craft Fair, Key West Film Festival, Eaton
9 a.m.
Street Theater, 512 Eaton St.
2713 Flagler Ave. Silent Auction,
kwfilmfest.com
craft vendors, concession,
Focused on teaching and develSpaghetti dinner, parking availoping the next generation of pasable.
sionate film lovers. In participation
with the Key West Film Festival.
Saturday
Men in Paradise 5th Annual
LECTURE
Fashion Show, 11:30 a.m.
Thursday
Marriott Beachside Resort, 3841 Distinguished Speaker Series:
N. Roosevelt Blvd. samuelshouse. Terry Schmida’s True Crime Stories
org.
of Key West.
Benefiting Samuel’s House. See
The Custom House. 281 Front St.
website for tickets.
295-6616. kwahs.org.
Today through Sunday
Key West Film Festival 2014
San Carlos Institute and Tropic
Cinema. kwfilmfest.com.
Annual celebration of film and
filmmakers with featured screen-
Key West author/journalist will
read from and sign copies of his
books. Seating limited.
MUSEUMS, HISTORY AND
NATURE
Saturday
Saturday Educational Series:
Mysterious Manatees (ages 5-10),
10 a.m.
Eco Discovery Center, 35 East
Quay Rd, Truman Waterfront. 8094750. floridakeys.noaa.gov.
Monday
The Retro’s, 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Michelle Dravis Band w/Bubba
Key West Art and Historical
and Skippo, 9 p.m.
Society - Heritage Program:
Virgilio’s, 524 Duval St. 296Islands of History, 7 a.m.
Dry Tortugas National Park, Yankee 8118.
Freedom, 100 Grinnell St. 2947009. kwahs.org
THEATER
Explore Fort Jefferson with local
Sunday
experts to discuss the park’s flora Key West Story Slams - Theme:
and fauna, birdlife and maritime
Bad Date, 8 p.m.
history.
Little Room Jazz Club, 821 Duval
St. 302-540-6102. keyweststoPlant Sale, 10 a.m.
ryslams.com.
Key West Tropical Forest and
Signup is 7:50 p.m., Stories must
Botanical Garden, 5210 College
be true, have happened to you
Rd. 296-1504. kwbgs.org.
and must stick to the theme.
Cash prizes for best stories.
MUSIC
Friday
Pipe Dreams, The Music of Old
Stone Concert, 7 p.m.
Key West United Methodist
Church, corner of Eaton and
Simonton St. 849-1474. [email protected].
Fundraiser for organ improvements: organist Jim Cutty,
Chancel Choir and soloists,
Donna DeForrest on flute and Will
Johnson on piano.
Friday
Sister Hazel, 9 p.m.
San Carlos Institute, 516 Duval
St. kwfilmfest.com.
Presented by the Key West Film
Festival. Opening act: Lewis Brice.
Red Barn Theatre season subscriptions available
For those who don’t want to miss a
single scene of the 35th Anniversary
season at the Red Barn Theatre, new
5-Show Subscription packages are now
available online or by calling the Red
Barn box office at 305-296-9911.
The season subscriptions allow
the subscriber to attend all five
regular season shows, which this year
include: the Tony Award-winning The
Sundays
Love Lane Gang, 5:30 p.m.
Salute On the Beach, 1000
Atlantic Blvd. 292-1117.
Last Night of Ballyhoo; the hilarious
Hollywood satire Clark Gable Slept
Here; the new original musical Let’s
Get Lost; the sweet and heart-tugging Outside Mullinga, written by the
author of Moonstruck and Doubt; and
last year’s huge Broadway smash hit,
Venus in Fur.
For information, call the box office at
305-296-9911.
Tuesday-Saturday
Red Barn Theatre - Poetry of
Hearts, 8 p.m.
319 Duval St. Rear. 296-9911.
redbarntheatre.com.
An aging British poet living in
America decides it’s time for him
to go home to Britain and hang
up his pen. World premiere.
Middle Keys Happenings
ARTISTS RECEPTIONS AND
EXHIBITIONS
Daily
Artist in Paradise Gallery Featured Artist of the Month:
VeEtta Baldwin, 10 a.m.
Winn Dixie Shopping Plaza, Big
Pine Key, MM 30. 872-1828. artistsinparadise.com.
CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
Art Classes in Marathon: Pottery,
Clay, Glass, Painting, Sculpture,
Cake Decorating & more, 10 a.m.
The Art Studio 12535 Overseas
Hwy, Marathon289-9013. keysartstudio.com
LITERARY
Wednesday
Keys Writers Meeting, 1 p.m.
Big Pine Library, 213 Key Deer
Blvd. keyslibraries.org.
MUSIC
Sunday
Keys Chamber Orchestra
Rehearsal, 2 p.m.
Dallas McDonald Senior Center,
380 Key Deer Blvd, Big Pine Key.
304-7544.
‘Dress it up’ at REAL Gallery tonight
REAL Gallery would like
to invite the public to attend
“Dress It Up,” from 5:30 to 8
p.m. today.
This happy hour event will
feature the one-of-a-kind
works of Judi Bradford, Maggie
Latham, and REAL Gallery’s
very own Claire Perrault.
Judi Bradford, a fine artist
with many skills, will be offering a selection of her whimsical and sophisticated hats
and fascinators. They are created by hand, using an array
of materials, from imported
and hand dyed fabrics, to
antique laces and buttons.
Come and pick out your very
own feathered fascinator to
have for the upcoming holiday festivities.
Maggie Latham will be
offering an assortment of her
hand made bags. She not
only stitches the bags and
purses herself, but takes it
even another step further and
hand dyes and paints her own
fabrics. Her fantastic eye for
color, makes these a special
gift for whomever is on your list
this year.
REAL Gallery’s Claire
Perrault will be offering a variety of her textile products, each
one as beautiful as the next.
Claire creates all of her pieces
on traditional four and eight
harness looms.
Come in and meet some of
the artists and enjoy a glass
of wine.
This event is in conjunction
with Rubies and Clay’s Third
Anniversary Celebration Event.
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feature compiled by Citizen staffers from
in-house and contributed shots. Snaps of
social events, arts and entertainment-related activities and other “wild art” will be welcomed as submissions to these pages. Send invitations to cover events to
[email protected], and we’ll do our best to get a
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PETE ARNOW/Special to Paradise
ROB O’NEAL/The Citizen
PETE ARNOW/Special to Paradise
The Student Government Association of the Florida Keys Community College
sold special candied apples during Community Day on campus.
Bucky Montgomery, left, goes high-brow Friday night
at Berlin’s Cigar Bar and is seen with songstress and
Applebottom Burlesque member Bria Ansara after her blistering set of soulful tunes.
Jeremy and Kim Wilkerson came out to the Aqua
Nightclub to help with the AIDS Help “Thank You”
party held for all of the volunteers who worked on
the Coronation Ball and the Royal Court Fantasy Fest
float.
Key West based artist Andrea Celani took 2013 Chalk Festival
1st Place honors for “Circle of Hope,” a mandala shaped
mosaic shown here in its early stages. The 2014 event will take
place along the Truman Waterfront, Wednesday through Nov. 23.
Key West artist
Sean Callahan
welcomes LaRubia
owner Stephanie
Hellstrom to the
opening of his
new gallery, Dog
Tired Studio, at the
corner of Julia and
Whitehead streets.
ROB O ‘NEAL/Paradise
Wayne Hammond, president emeritus of the
Lower Keys Neil Diamond fan club, left, and
Joti White, right, enjoy a peaceful evening
at Shots and Giggles on Greene Street
Friday night.
ROB O’NEAL/Paradise
MIKE HENTZ/Paradise
Korean War veteren Shirlee Ezmirly walks the Veterans day Parade Tuesday.
PETE ARNOW/Special to Paradise
Ramiro Jaenz and his four-year-old son, Keniel, take in the
Superboat races Sunday at Fort Zachary Taylor State park.
PETE ARNOW/Special to Paradise
The Board of new directors and officers, and members of the returning board were presented to the
monthly meeting of the membership of the Key West Business Guild at their November luncheon
held at the Doubletree Grand Key. Shown are: Carl Stevens, retiring President (Horan, Wallace and
Higgins;) Anthony Sibley (Ripley’s Believe it or Not;) Michael Ingram, (K2M Design;) Treasurer Vanessa
McCaffrey (Vacation Key West;) Guild Executive Director Matt Hon; Vice President Dan Skahen
(Evolution;) Incoming President Alan Beaubien (Key West Marriott Beachside Resort;) Secretary
Christine Nottage (Key West Art and Historical Society;) Kaleb Smith (Island House;) and Todd German
(Keys Wealth Management.) Not shown, Tonya Parks, Conch Harbor)
Mackenzie Barrios,
11, bundles up on
a chilly Sunday
while attending the
Superboat races at
Fort Zachary Taylor
State park.
MIKE HENTZ/Paradise
Crowds line the street as the military march down Duval Street during the
annual Veterans Day Parade.
Provided photo
ROB O’NEAL/Paradise
Vietnam Veterens, commissioners and others involved in the Vietnam Living Memorial, break ground at Bayview Park
Tuesday.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014
PARADISE
What’s up at the Tropic: Monday, Nov. 17 through Thursday, Nov. 20
FILMS OPENING
FRIDAY:
“Nightcrawler”
“Nightcrawler” is a pulsepounding thriller set in the
nocturnal underbelly of
contemporary Los Angeles.
Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Lou
Bloom, a driven young man
desperate for work who
discovers the high-speed
world of L.A. crime journalism. Finding a group
of freelance camera crews
who film crashes, fires,
murder and other mayhem,
Lou muscles into the cutthroat, dangerous realm of
nightcrawling, where each
police siren wail equals
a possible windfall and
victims are converted into
dollars and cents. Aided by
Rene Russo as Nina, a veteran of the blood-sport that
is local TV news, Lou blurs
the line between observer
and participant to become
the star of his own story.
Rated R
Jaeden Lieberher, Bill Murry in “St. Vincent.”
“The Judge”
SPECIAL EVENTS
THIS WEEK:
In the poignant drama
The Judge, the secrets of
our past become the trials
Key West Film
Jake Gyllenhaal in “Nightcrawler.”
of our lives. Robert Downey
Festival
Jr. stars as big-city lawyer
a
good
heart.
Written
and
Isaccs
and
Scott
Eastwood,
Hank
Palmer,
who
returns
army sergeant named
Today through Sunday
directed by Theodore Melfi. to his childhood home
Wardaddy (Brad Pitt) com- “Fury” is written and
Free and Late Night
Rated PG-13
directed by David Ayer
where his estranged father,
mands a Sherman tank
Events, Young Actors
(“End of Watch,” writer of
the town’s judge (Robert
and her five-man crew on
Camp, VIP Meet and
“Training Day”).
Duvall),
is
suspected
of
a deadly mission behind
Greets, Family Movie
“Gone Girl”
Rated R
murder. He sets out to
enemy lines. Outnumbered
Series
discover
the
truth
and
and outgunned, and with
Plus Foriegn,
The haunting thriller
along
the
way
reconnects
a rookie soldier thrust into
LBGT,
Documentary,
Gone
Girl,
directed
by
HELD OVER:
with the family he walked
their platoon, Wardaddy
Annimation, Cuban,
David Fincher (“The Social
“St. Vincent”
away from years before.
and his men face overShort, Florida, and
Network,” “Fight Club”)
Also
starring
Vera
Farmiga,
whelming
odds
in
their
Narrative Films
and
based
upon
the
global
Maggie (Melissa
“Fury”
Vincent D’Onofrio and Billy
heroic attempts to strike at McCarthy), a single mother, bestseller by Gillian Flynn,
Where Passion Meets
Bob
Thornton,
The
Judge
is
the
heart
of
Nazi
Germany.
Paradise.
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unearths
the
secrets
at
the
moves
into
a
new
home
April, 1945. As the Allies
com for more info.
heart of a modern marriage. directed by David Dobkin.
make their final push in the Also starring Shia LaBeouf, with her 12-year-old son,
Rated R
On the occasion of his fifth
Oliver (Jaeden Lieberher).
European Theatre of World Logan Lerman, Michael
Peña, Jon Bernthal, Jason
wedding anniversary, Nick
Working long hours, she
War II, a battle-hardened
Dunne (Ben Affleck) reports
has no choice but to leave
that his beautiful wife Amy
Oliver in the care of their
(Rosamund Pike) has gone
neighbor, Vincent (Bill
Murray), a retired curmud- missing.
Under pressure from the
geon. An odd friendship
police and a growing media
soon blossoms. Together
frenzy, Nick’s portrait of
with a pregnant stripa blissful union begins to
per named Daka (Naomi
crumble. Soon his lies,
Watts), Vincent brings
deceits and strange behavOliver along to the race
ior have everyone asking
track, a strip club and the
local dive bar. Oliver begins the same dark question:
to see in Vincent something Did Nick Dunne kill his
wife?
that no one else is able to:
Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall in “The Judge.”
Rated R
a
misunderstood
man
with
Ben Affleck and Rosamond Pike in “Gone Girl.”
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014
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Mason Jennings to play benefit concert at COAST on Stock Island
n Nov. 21, singersongwriter and
internationally
recognized touring
artist Mason Jennings will
play an intimate concert
at Stock Island’s COAST
with ticket sales supporting Reef Relief. The
event is being brought
to the community with
the help of local sponsors. Jennings, who
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has toured extensively
throughout the country
and beyond for the past
15 years, including festivals like Bonnaroo and
Lollapalooza, will be finishing up his current tour
at COAST before heading
back to his home port of
Minneapolis.
Considering Jennings’
acclaim and reputation,
for many people, the big-
gest question has been,
how did this come about?
How is Mason Jennings
playing in Stock Island?
“We did a small event
with Reef Relief at our
place last year and it went
really well, so when they
came back to me wanting to do something bigger, my reaction was, ‘all
you can handle!’” COAST
Founder Billy Kearins
said. “I pitched Mason as
a great fit for a concert
dealing with an environmental issue because of
his past work with The
Surfrider Foundation and
Patagonia. From there it
was really just a matter
of knocking on the right
doors.”
Doors will open at 5
p.m. Nov. 21 with local
favorites, The Skank,
opening the show at 6:30
p.m. Jennings will take
the stage at 8 p.m. Food
and drink will be available and a shuttle bus
system to the event is in
the works.
The very last of the tickets are available online
at coastprojects.com, or
you can pick them up at
Reef Relief at 631 Greene
Street.
Mason Jennings
5K Sunday to benefit The artist talks…
Montessori School
he Montessori
Children’s School of
Key West’s annual 5K
set for 8 a.m. Sunday.
The scenic, measured
course begins and finishes at Higgs Beach
and trails fast and flat
along the Atlantic Ocean
on Atlantic and South
Roosevelt Boulevards.
The fundraiser event,
organized by Amy
Bradshaw of TRIKW,
is particularly familyfriendly, with additional
races for children that
include walk options
during the 5K and a
half mile and mile “Fun
Runs” that follow the
5K at 9 a.m. The stroller
division of the race
begins at 8:10 a.m.
Bradshaw has also
organized volunteers
from the Montessori
Children’s School to
assist with childcare
to help support participants who want to
run the 5K. Interested
participants can make
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Local author Terry Schmida
Key West’s seedier side
subject for KWAHS lecture
rue Crime: Stories
of Key West and
the Florida Keys”
is geared up to be
the subject for Key West
Art and Historical Society’s
first lecture in its 2015
Distinguished Speaker
Series.
Local author and journalist Terry Schmida is
scheduled to present from
6 to 7 p.m. today at the
Custom House Museum,
281 Front Street.
Schmida will offer
attendees engrossing, historic narratives of arsonists,
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murderers, drug smugglers
and bootleggers and the
darker side of paradise.
The 2015 Distinguished
Speaker Series helps
underscore Key West Art
and Historical Society
as a leading community
and cultural resource and
is sponsored in part by
the ChengZhong Culture
and Education Focus
Foundation. For information, contact Gerri Sidoti,
Key West Art and Historical
Society Director of
Programs and Membership,
at 305-295-6616 ext. 106.
arrangements for the $10
childcare at Higgs Beach
Park during check-in or
at the 6:30 a.m. registration.
The event will include
professional photographers on site to capture
and offer images of registrants and event festivities.
5Ks have risen in popularity over the last few
years, likely due to its
approachable distance
for the novice with little
to no training and the
fact that the race can be
completed in less than
an hour.
No matter the reason,
5Ks are a great way of
gathering a community
together for both fun and
fundraising. All proceeds
from the Sunday race
will benefit Montessori
Children’s School; donations and sponsorships
can be made directly at
the raceroster.com site
or by calling the school
at 305.294.5302.
The Lemonade Stand
Gallery, 318 Petronia
St., will host an evening
artist talk with Johnny
White featuring his show,
“Transformer” at 6 p.m.
today.
The artist talk is free
and open to the public.
White will be discussing his current show
“Transformer” based on
his drag queen lenticular
photographs. The exhibit
will be at the Lemonade
Stand Gallery through
the end of November.
Gallery hours are 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m., or by appointment. For information,
send an email to [email protected].
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014
FILM IN PARADISE
‘Big Hero 6’ is nugget from Marvel Comics Anne O’Shea, ‘Life
Partners’ scheduled for
Key West Film Festival
REVIEWED BY
SHIRREL RHOADES
n case you didn’t hear,
Walt Disney bought
Marvel Comics about
five years ago for some
$4 billion. But other than
distribution, they’ve pretty
well kept their hands off
those successful superhero
blockbusters like “Captain
America” and “Iron Man.”
But you knew there was
something here for Disney.
Turns out, the first nugget
to be mined is an obscure
little comic book series
called “Big Hero 6.”
This 3-D sci-fi superhero
action comedy film from
Walt Disney Animation
Studios is still playing at
Regal Cinema 6.
In this Japan-centric tell-
I
Exclusive Interview
by Shirrel Rhoades
Cooke Communications
Film Critic
ing, a 14-year-old genius
named Hiro Hamada
lives in a city called San
Fransokyo along with
Baymax, a personal healthcare robot that his brother
Tadashi created.
Hiro invents some microbots, but when he refuses to
sell them they are destroyed
in a mysterious fire that
takes his brother and a pro-
fessor too.
Along with his friendsGoGo, Wasabi, Honey
Lemon, and Fred, Hiro
hides from a masked man
who seems threatening. But
Baymax (who looks like a
cross between the Michelin
Tire Man, the Pillsbury
Dough Boy, and Casper the
Friendly Ghost) locates the
masked man and his secret
Top 10 ‘spoiler alert’ films
As a film critic, I often know things about a film
that I must be careful not to reveal to readers, for
fear of spoiling the film’s surprises. Sometimes,
when revealing a plot point, a spoiler alert is
called for. But did you know that the term “spoiler
alert” dates only from 1982?
Movie buff Susan Server shared this list of her
favorites…hopefully not spoiling anything for film
fans who have seen them all and remember the
thrill of these wonderful moments of revelation!
10.) “Soylent Green” (1973) — Charlton
Heston shocks with the famous line: “Soylent
Green is people!”
9.) “Primal Fear” (1996) — Turns out that
Edward Norton has faked a dual personality and
gets away with murder.
8.) “Charade” (1963) — Such fun and
it’s great when Cary Grant is revealed to be a
Treasury agent and a good guy. Bonus twist is that
the postage stamps are the treasure.
7.) “Psycho” (1960) — The ultimate “spoiler
alert.” Hitchcock appeared at the end to ask the
audience to not reveal the plot.
6.) “Usual Suspects” (1995) — Keyser
Soze’s elaborate alibi turns out to consist of
objects easily seen in the police precinct … the
limp is a delicious detail.
5.) “Planet of the Apes” (1968) — Iconic
visual of the Statue of Liberty in the sand.
4.) “Gone Girl” (2014), “Gone Baby Gone”
(2007), “Third Man” (1949), and “Diabolique”
(1955) — Just a few of the films where writers
employ the same gimmick. Are you sure everyone
who is thought to be dead is really, truly dead?
3.) “A Beautiful Mind” (2001) — True story
of a Nobel Prize winner whose life consists of
triumphs, delusions and hallucinations. One is
completely fooled by the presence of his friends.
2.) “Sixth Sense” (1999) — Dead, you know.
It’s fun to go back over the clues in this clever,
well-plotted movie.
1.) “The Crying Game” (1992) — Best twist
ever. Need I say more?
A good list, Susan. Do you readers have any
movie surprises to share?
[email protected]
laboratory, where teleportation technology is being
developed.
Question is, who’s this
masked man and why’s
he seeking revenge on the
owner of a robotics company called Krei Tech?
The characters were created for Marvel Comics
by Steven T. Seagle and
Duncan Rouleau, and first
appeared in a three-issue
mini series written by my ol’
pal Scott Lobdell (who looks
like Shaggy in the “Scooby
Doo” series).
The movie and the
comic book are similar,
but have significant differences. But like most
Marvel movies, legendary
publisher Stan Lee makes
a guest appearance, here
doing the voice of Fred’s
father, a secretly retired
superhero.
Although I succeeded
Stan as publisher of Marvel
back in 1996, unlike me
— and Fred’s father — Stan
shows no sign of actually
retiring.
Excelsior, as Stan likes to
say.
[email protected]
ere’s a bit of movie
trivia for you. Most
everyone knows
that director/producer Alfred Hitchcock
always did a cameo
appearance in his films.
But do you know that
Key West’s Anne O’Shea
makes an appearance in
many of the films that she
helps produce?
Don’t take my word for
it. Look her up on IMBd.
com and see for yourself.
In “Any Day Now” she
played Mrs. Lowell. In
“What Maisie Knew” she’s
listed as a character designated as Administrator.
In “Chu and Blossom”
she was Timothy’s Mom.
In “Life Partners” — the
film that will be playing
during the Key West Film
Festival — she has the
role of Nora.
And in other films currently in post-production:
She plays the part of Mrs.
Triplett in “The World
Made Straight” and Kate’s
Mom in “Unreachable by
Conventional Means.”
None of this is really
surprising if you know
Anne. A gregarious, outthere blonde of a certain
H
age, she started off as an
actress. Stage mostly.
Back in ’96 she founded
Minerva Productions as
a not-for-profit organization to give women
more opportunities in
theatre both in front of
and behind the footlights.
“The idea,” she says, “was
to encourage new works
by women and to focus
on women’s and children’s issues both locally
and globally.”
After a series of
stage productions in
Wilmington, North
Carolina, and other
venues, she brought her
plays here to Key West.
In 2009, she branched
out into films, forming
Minerva Productions
LLC with Brian Quattrini
and Henry Cosec. Right
off the bat they hit a
home run with the critically acclaimed “The Kids
Are All Right,” starring
Annette Bening and
Julianne Moore. It won
a Golden Globe and was
nominated for an Oscar,
as well as receiving an
Independent Spirit Award
for its screenplay.
Now Anne O’Shea was
on her way — literally.
Those of us who follow
her Facebook page have
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FILM IN PARADISE
‘Swingers Anonymous’ short film another local entry to film festival
ilmmaker Russ Meyer
never got proper respect,
always being relegated
to the adult film world just
because his movies often
had a sexual theme, plenty
of violence, and featured
starlets with big boobs.
But fact is, his low-budget
indies were beautifully photographed b/w stories with
a strong plot, and … well,
big bosomed actresses.
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Before you write him off,
keep in mind that Roger
Ebert, the first film critic
ever to win the Pulitzer
Prize, scripted several of
Meyer’s now-cult films.
I’m telling you this so
you’ll understand that I
mean it as a compliment
when I compare the 22minute short film “Swingers
Anonymous” to a Russ
Meyer movie.
“Swingers Anonymous,”
an entry in this week’s Key
West Film Festival, is the
brainchild of local filmmaker Quincy Perkins and
noir writer Jonathan Woods.
What’s more, it’s a lowbudget b/w crime drama
that features sex, violence,
and actresses with large
bosoms.
The movie’s opening scene focuses on an
oversized pair of bare
boobs belonging to a
luscious blonde named
Pauline (Bambi LeFleur).
“Spectacular,” one guy
describes them. Another
proclaims them to be
“blue-ribbon winners at the
state fair.”
Pauline, as the title hints,
day!”
“Life Partners” tells of
the friendship between
two women, one a straight
spotted her at film festivals
eager-beaver named Paige
and movie premieres around
(Gillian Jacobs), the other
the world. Dining, partyher lesbian slacker pal
ing, hanging out with movie
Sasha (Leighton Meester).
stars.
When a handsome young
Not just an executive pro- Anne O’Shea
doctor (Brody) comes into
ducer, she’s one of them.
setter travels, but also so he Paige’s life, the women find
So how does she wind
they need to renegotiate
could get back on the job.
up in these cameo roles?
their relationship. Men!
She oversees the women“Because I have a very
Anne O’Shea laughs as
centric films; he takes care
smart mouth,” Anne told
she recounts the plot. “It’s
of the films that are less
me over the phone. “I talk
really Suzanna and Joni’s
my way into these things.” in keeping with Minerva’s
story,” she says, referring
mission.
Her voice sounded as if
to director Suzanna Fogel
Take “Life Partners,” for
she was in the next room,
and her co-writer Joni
but turns out she was talk- instance. She flew to Los
Lefkowitz. One of them
Angeles alone to work on
ing with me from Joplin,
straight, one not. The
Missouri, out there to get a that film. “Just us girls. It
thumbs-up on the healing has a total female cast,” she screenplay is adapted from
points out, the only male in their stage play.
of husband Brian’s fracThat brings Anne back to
the film being Adam Brody.
tured vertebrae, an acci“It was like a slumber party Minerva’s mission, covering
dent that occurred several
social issues for women,
everyday and Adam was
months back.
but expanded to include
Anne was glad to get the a great sport about all the
very girl-centric conversa- LGBT, and such.
all clear, not just so Brian
“Life Partners” came out
tions that went on every
could join her in her jet-
is a swinger. And our protagonist, a slacker named
Bill (Tom Frank), explains
that “swingers are like the
… United Nations of sex.
Big, small, wide or thin,
black, white, pink or yellow…” We note this fact as
the film gives us an orgy
scene, a super-high-speed
Kinetoscopic view of naked
gals and pale-skinned guys
in tighty whities comically
racing through a parody of
sex.
The actors in the orgy
scene were real swingers who answered an ad
of a Sundance Film Festival
lab, a workshop to develop
new films. “We often have
access to projects that
come out of the lab,” Anne
explains. “It’s a low-budget
indie film, but you wouldn’t
know it by looking at it.”
Made on less than a million, it “looks very high
budget.”
That’s the sweet spot for
Minerva Products, lowbudget films that look like,
well, a million dollars.
During the Key West Film
Festival, Anne O’Shea will
be on stage with Suzanna
Fogel, Joni Lefkowitz, and
producer Jordana Mollick.
They think of it as a girl’s
night out.
Anne will also participate
on a LGBT panel at the
Porch, and conduct an acting camp workshop with
Quincy Perkins at the Eaton
Street Theater.
Acting, back to that.
to appear in the movie. “I
think they were disappointed we only wanted them to
act,” laughs Perkins.
Far from being a
sex romp, ”Swingers
Anonymous” is a tale
involving murder, an
accidental death, a stolen
$20,000, and Bill’s not-sosmart decision to bury the
bodies and avoid telling the
police.
“Just be glad it’s not your
story,” our narrator warns.
What follows is a modernday “Tell-Tale Heart,” as if
Edgar Allan Poe was a post-
modern gonzo noir crime
storyteller.
But that honor falls to
Jonathan Woods, who
based the script on one of
his hellish short stories. He
and his partner in crime,
director Quincy Perkins,
have worked together
before, crafting such short
films as “Assbackward”
and “The Curse of the
Spongeman.”
A generation apart in age,
they met about four years
ago following a summer
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PARADISE
Classic 10-minute plays: Short on time, loaded with drama
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only ten minutes long,
these performances pack
a powerful impact, and
will surprise audiences
with their humor, poignancy, and eloquence.
Chosen from the best
works of the world’s finest
playwrights, each script
is carefully selected for
its ability to make a profound impression on local
audiences in less time
than it takes to cruise
down North Roosevelt.
The dynamic production includes four
plays, four directors, 15
actresses, and two actors.
The plays are “Fourteen,”
directed by Toby Armour,
starring Monnie King,
Ross Pipkin, and Julia
Tetrault; Ever Young,
directed by Judy Hadley,
starring Kitty Clements,
Annie Miners, Jodyrae
Campbell, and Deborah
Snelgrove; “He Said She
Said,” directed by Karen
Leonard, starring Diane
May, Susan Dimbath,
Merle Dimbath, and Kate
Miano; “Overtones,”
directed by Tammy
Shanley, starring Janeen
Gracer, Jeanne Tindel,
Rosi Ware, and Gayla
Morgan.
Alicia Merel plays Alice;
the crew includes Cynthia
Kemeny, Ruth Cahoon,
Betty Moore, and Bob
Nelms.
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ringe Benefits lives
up to the timeless
cliché about good
things in small packages. For the 2014 season, Fringe is pleased to
present “Alice’s Parlor:
The Short Plays of Alice
Gerstenberg” at 8 p.m.
Dec. 3,4,5 and 7 in the
Historic Rectory of St.
Paul’s Church; tickets are
only $20.
Audiences can view a
special sneak preview of
selected plays from the
program as part of the
annual Art! Key West festival, with performances
in exquisite art galleries
Thanksgiving weekend.
Comprised of four plays
Gerstenberg’s feminism, involvement
with the Little Theater
Movement, and tendencies to question constraining social roles
make her an excellent
choice for an unconventional theater company in
funky Key West. In order
to capitalize on this local
vibe, Fringe recruited
new actors and directors
to join the regular cast
in playing the two male
and 15 female roles; Rosi,
Kate, Diane, and Karen
are all fresh faces.
Fringe Benefits is perfect for everyone from
regular theatergoers to
those wishing to increase
their cultural depth but
with little time to spare.
These performances’ concentrated impact; short
duration; and perfectlysuited venues make them
approachable in every
sense of the word.
Fringe Theater is also
proud to announce a
complete stellar line-up
for its 2014-15 season.
According to Monnie
King, Producing Artistic
Director, “The fantastic
writing in this season’s
selections will connect
powerfully with our audience.”
In late December-early
January, Fringe offers
The Price by Arthur
Miller. The play takes an
unflinching look at family
relationships, the price of
one’s decisions. It occurs
in an attic and will be
performed in one, the
Garret at The Mel Fisher
Maritime Museum.
February brings Private
CONCH REPUBLIC (The
Lives, Noel Coward’s
iconic comedy about the Musical!) by Monnie King
adventures of a divorced and the very talented
Gayla Morgan. Last year,
couple who find themselves in adjacent honey- it blew the roof off of the
San Carlos—and is sure to
moon suites—each with
do so again.
a new spouse—but the
For more informasparring lovers cannot
tion and tickets for the
resist each other; Eaton
immersion performances,
Street Theater hosts this
go to fringetheaterkeydelightful comedy.
west.org, or keystix.com,
Next, in March-April,
or call 305is Orson’s
295-7676.
Shadow,
Fringe Theater
For the
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schedule of
Pendleton. is also proud to
free gallery
This factannounce a
performances,
based
stellar line-up for
go to artskeybackstage
comedy
its 2014-15 season. west.com.
Fringe
about ramTheater of
paging egos
turns into a battle of wills Key West is a non-profit
that creates, educates,
and wits about courting
and entertains with clasOrson Welles to direct at
the new National Theater sic, innovative, intimate
theater through programs
in London. Fittingly, it
such as Shakespeare in
will perform in the new
School, Fringe Benefits:
TSKW theater.
The season closes with Classic Short Plays and
main stage productions.
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he Waterfront
Playhouse kicks off
their exciting 75th
season with “A Swell
Party,” a concert featuring
the timeless music
of Cole Porter, performed by a cast of
20 of Key West’s best
at 8 p.m. Nov 21 and
22.
The concert on Nov.
21 includes a postperformance party.
The concert on Nov. 22
will feature the same great
concert, but no after-party.
“A Swell Party” will
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have a stage setting of
an elegant Manhattan
party with the performers
attired in black tie and
gowns. For the Friday performance, the audience is
invited to dress up in their
fancy duds and join in the
spirit of Cole Porter,
who was famous
for his elegant and
sophisticated parties. Key West casual is also welcomed.
The concert has
been coordinated
by Danny Weathers
and Bobby Nesbitt
and will star David Black,
Laurie Breakwell, Brian
Hall, Joy Hawkins, Denis
with their original stars
going the other direction
in time: 20 years later.
Seems Lloyd (Jim
ack in 1994, the
Carrey) has been fakFarrelly Brothers
ing it in a nut house all
made a silly movie
this time while his old
called “Dumb and
pal Harry (Jeff Daniels)
Dumber,” starring Jim
sired a daughter that was
Carrey and Jeff Daniels
unknown to him until
as two idiots who set out
on a cross-country trip to now. So they set off to find
the long-lost daughter.
return a briefcase filled
with money to its rightful After all, Harry needs a
kidney.
owner. They do incredUnlike many sequels,
ibly stupid — but funny
this one acquits itself
— things.
In 2003 Hollywood tried well. Same kind of
to cash in on the cult com- laughs. Good references
to the original. A few
edy with a prequel called
returning characters. If
“Dumb and Dumberer:
you loved the first “Dumb
When Harry Met Lloyd,”
starring Derek Richardson and Dumber” you’ll love
“Dumber and Dumber
and Eric Christian Olsen.
The fact that you’ve never To.” It’s yucking it up at
the Regal Cinema 6.
heard of these stars tells
This is the movie
you how well that movie
that the term “mindless
did.
Now, still trying to cash humor” must have been
in on the concept, Bobby invented for.
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Some of the cast of “A Swell Party.”
Hyland, J. B. McLendon,
Gayla Morgan, Bobby
Nesbitt, Christopher
Peterson, Traci Reynolds,
Randy Roberts, Carmen
Rodriguez, Gordon Ross,
Vicki Roush, Stephanie
Sander and Danny
Weathers. Guest conductor and musical director
will be Robert Strickland
with Joe Dallas on bass and
Skipper Kripitz on percussion.
The legendary Porter
wrote many enduring clas-
Salt Island
Provisions
he new year is looming, and local
painter Eric Anfinson knows just
how to help people embrace the
passing of time.
From 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday the
artist’s 5th annual calendar of paintings will be released at Salt Island
Provisions, located at 830 Fleming St.
with a celebration to include refreshments and live music from acoustic
singer-songwriter Lance Taylor.
The calendar features 13 original oil paintings that celebrate
Anfinson’s distinct figurative style
with Synthetism influences, a post
impression painting style based on
two-dimensional areas of color, strong
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lines and symbolism as pioneered
by artists like Paul Gaugin and Emile
Bernard.
Anfinson also applauds his love
of language by including a work of
fiction accompanied with a centerfold painting, this year’s featuring
author and journalist Brad Zellars,
a native to Anfinson’s hometown of
Minnesota. Zeller’s short story “The
Heart’s Ventriloquist” “really solidifies
sics, which are marked by
their witty and sophisticated lyrics. Some of the
songs in the show include
“Anything Goes,” “I Get A
Kick Out Of You,” “Begin
The Beguine,” “I’ve Got You
Under My Skin,” “Brush Up
Your Shakespeare,” “Let’s
Do It,” “Night and Day”
and many more.
For tickets, call 305294-5015, or go to
WaterfrontPlayhouse.org
for the online ticketing
service.
the look and feel of this year’s effort,”
Anfinson said.
The limited edition, high quality
print on heavy stock paper calendar is
designed by Kimberly Narenkivicius,
artist, publisher of Salt Editions publications and proprietor of the rustic
pop-up shop on Fleming Street. The
two have collaborated on Anfinson’s
print designs for more than a decade.
“Each year, Kim and I look over
the paintings that I have created,”
Anfinson said. “My work can be profoundly personal and yet I strive for
paintings that are accessible universally,” he continued. “Each calendar
image has to flow into the next. We
travel through each year, and I want
those who have my work on their wall
to travel with me.”
The calender can be purchased
at Salt Island Provisions and at
EricAnfinson.com. For information,
call 305-896-2980.
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Swingers
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screening is scheduled
for Saturday night as
part of the Key West Film
stock theater performance Festival’s Florida Shorts
Narrative Program 2.
by Perkins. Woods was a
In its translation to film,
retired lawyer launching
“Swingers Anonymous”
a writing career; Perkins a
movie-star handsome actor clearly reflects the influence
with a passion for filmmak- of Hitchcock and Fellini,
with a generous touch of
ing. After a late-night sesthe Coen Brothers’ “Blood
sion of drinking Prosecco,
they decided to make some Simple.” But those guys
aside, ol’ Russ Meyer would
movies together.
“Swingers Anonymous” have been proud. After all,
the film begins and ends
is envisioned as one
with a spectacular pair of
part of a trilogy that will
boobs.
become a feature-length
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PARADISE
Find your treasure at the Mel Fisher Treasure Dig
t 2 p.m. on Nov. 28, the Mel Fisher Treasure Dig
will take center stage on the grounds of the
Casa Marina during the International Sand Art
Competition starting at 2 p.m. Three lucky people
will dig into a specially designed sand sculpture in
hopes to find a treasure befitting for the
greatest of all treasure hunters, Mel Fisher.
Hidden within the sculpture will be many
prizes, with the most sought after treasure
being a coin from Mel Fisher’s bounty
from the Nuestra Senora de Atocha, valued
near $1,000. For your chance to be one of
the lucky contestants for the Mel Fisher
Treasure Dig, you must purchase a special
T-shirt, which serves as your ticket to the
event. Those shirts will be available for
purchase starting Nov. 25 until the event starts. You must
be present, with your shirt at the event on Nov. 28 for
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your chance to be inside the arena, where the dig takes
place. Three lucky contestants in attendance (with their
shirts on) will be chosen at random to participate in the
treasure dig. Contestants must be 14 years or older, with
a parent signature required for participants under the
age of 17. The actual coin will not be hidden
in the sculpture, only a replica that will be
exchanged with winner upon retrieval. Other
prizes will also be inside the sculpture including dinner for two at the Sun Sun Restaurant
at the Casa Marina, a jet ski tour around Key
West, a sunset sail for two and more.
For official rules, additional details and
updates on the Mel Fisher Treasure Dig,
as well as a calendar of events for the 2014
International Sand Art Competition, go to
sandartkeywest.com or follow International Sand Art
Competition on Facebook.
Charter School unveils mural on Veterans Day
Artists at the Armory:
Second Floor Gallery Redux
oin the Artists at the
Armory for Walk on
White, Nov. 20, as they
transform the Second
Floor Gallery of the
Historic Armory Building
into a lively art venue and
showcase for their latest work. As The Studios
of Key West transitions
to their new location on
Eaton Street, the Artists
at the Armory will remain
in their second floor
studios and continue to
participate in Walk on
White as a group. Every
Third Thursday, the Artists
at the Armory will invite
the public upstairs to the
Second Floor Gallery for
premier exhibitions and
a look inside the artists’
open studios. The core
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Sigsbee Charter School chose Veterans Day to dedicate its latest mural by Key West Artist Rick Worth. “It’s incredible,”
said Captain Jim Fitton, (USCG Retired) president of the Key West Military Affairs Committee, which commissioned the
project earlier this year. “We really wanted to capture the history of the military in Key West and the presence of the military in Key West for students and parents to see everyday.” Many veterans attended the dedication along with Naval Air
Station Key West Commander, Captain Steve McAlearney, Monroe County Schools Superintendent Mark Porter and artist
Rick Worth.
group of artists is: Judi
Bradford, Christie Sauer
Fifer, Jeffrey Harwell, Mark
Hedden, Pam Hobbs,
Michael Marrero, Lauren P.
McAloon, Claire Perrault,
Marky Pierson, Danette
Baso Silvers, Sherry Sweet
Tewell, Andy Thurber and
Maureen Tracy Venti.
Throughout the season,
the Artists at the Armory
will be staging imaginative
group shows and works
from featured guest artists during Walk on White,
the Third Thursday of the
month. Be sure to mark
your calendars.
Who: Artists at the Armory
Where: Second Floor Gallery,
Historic Armory, 600 White Street
When: Walk on White, Nov. 20,
from 6 to 8 p.m.