FUNKY JEWISH— Returning to the Green Parrot stage after an absence of several years are
the famed New Orleans Klezmer Allstars, tonight and tomorrow night, Feb. 2 and 3, 10-2. They desvribe
their music as "funky Jewish." But make no misstake about it— this is a dance band! Hungry for
something different? Here's your chance to go Kosher.
THE IMPROMPTU CONCERT SERIES continues this Sunday, Feb. 4, when William DeRosa
and Mariko Anraku make their much anticipated return to Key West. Mr. DeRosa, an internationally
acclaimed cellist, has been lauded as one of the most brilliant cello talents in the world. Ms. Anraku is a gifted,
award winning harpist who has enchanted audiences around the globe with her virtuosity and lyricism. In
past years, they have won the hearts of Key West with stellar performances here. The pair will perform at 4
p.m. at St. Paul's Church, Eaton at Duval. Tickets are $20 at the door. Young people up to age 19 are
admitted free.
The folks over at Woodenhead Gallery are warning in advance that their almost-Valentine's Day
show of erotic art next Friday evening, Feb. 9, may not be for the prudish. But if you're into bacchanalia— or
just curious—you may want to check it out, starting at 7 p.m. Nearly 100 artists are expected to "show
you theirs". Nearly naked videos, massage, body painting, erotic poetry—and a surprise stripper— are
also promised. Live music by sax addict Dick Moody and the Wild Cards. There will also be an erotic
pet parade. Enter your sex kittens and hot dogs by Feb. 6. There will be an admission charge to defray
expenses, but Friends of Woodenhead admitted free. The gallery is located at 907 Caroline St. at the
Historic Seaport. Info: 294-3935.
In what has become a Key West tradition, Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden will be holding an exotic palm sale this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 3-4. Local and visiting gardeners will have an opportunity to buy from the collection of world-renowned palm and rain forest expert Jeff Searle.
In addition to the plant sale, horticulturist David McLean, from Broward Community College, will be conducting tours of the garden on Saturday, 11-4. Local experts will conduct tours on Sunday, 11-4.
"David McLean is a captivating lecturer who can communicate the allure of tropical plants to the most hardened avoider of gardens while, at the same time, providing new insights to the experienced plant lover," said Forrester.
Palm fanciers are known as the most fanatical of gardeners— the keenest of whom can justly be called "Palmaholics." There is something seductive about the palm, evoking the south seas or a shimmering oasis.
The palm sale this weekend will have something for everyone— the novice who has not yet succumbed to palm fever, as well as the true Palmaholic, who will be able to feed his or her lust for new and exotic species.
Searle will be offering rare palms from Borneo, Costa Rica, New Caledonia, New Guinea and Thailand, plus select sycads, aroids and new exotic Thai cordylines.
Forrester said that some of the most asked-for palms will be available, including Licuala Grandia, Cuban Hairy old man palms, and red-stemmed sealing wax palms.
Hours of the event are 9-5 on Saturday and 9-4 on Sunday. There is a $6 admission charge for both adults and children. Members free.
The Secret Garden is located at 1 Free School Lane, a little alley in the 500 block of Simonton.