From Kazakhstan by way of Slovakia, and Japan via the USA, come two internationally acclaimed musicians, Michiko Otaki and Alexander Joblokov, combining their profound artistry to perform a joint recital in the grand tradition of the Impromptu Concerts, presented by the Key West Council on the Arts.
This Sunday, Nov. 14, at 4 p.m. is the season's premiere performance of the 28th season. The popular Sunday concerts are held at St. Paul's Church at the corner of Eaton and Duval.
Admission to the concert is $20 for adults, young people under the age of 19 are admitted free. A reception at Kelly's Caribbean Bar & Grill follows the concert.
When "Our Town" opened in New York in the 1930s, it was considered to be a play ahead of its time. The Key West High School production of this timeless classic, written by Thornton Wilder, is coming to the Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Center this weekend. Evening performances are scheduled for tonight and tomorrow night, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 12 and 13, at 8 p.m. Matinees are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.
Tickets— $8 adults, $5 students— are available from MacArthur Music, Gerald Adams Elementary school or at the door one hour before curtain.
Proceeds beneft the next two Keys Kids productions.
Rev up your engines and head to the Green Parrot Bar as Vicki Roush and the Redheaded Blues Band hit the stage this Saturday night, Nov. 13— and Vicki's hot-off-the-press CD, Mighty Red, hits the streets. The Redheaded Blues Band gets it on with down and dirty, swampy, swinging, jumping, and very funky Blues. To make the evening even more special, for this one night only, show your Green Parrot Tradesman Pass and receive a special discount on your CD purchase. "It's my own Tradesmen appreciation night," says Roush.
The power boat races continue today and Saturday. A new division, Super Luxury class yachts, races today, Friday, Nov. 12, at 2:30 p.m. Superboats race again Saturday at 1 p.m.
Several vantage points around Key West, such as Truman Annex, Fort Zachary Taylor State Park and Mallory Square, offer prime viewing areas. Some harbor-front hotels stage race-day waterside dining specials, combining lunch and beverage with excellent spectator opportunities.
The event is headquartered at the Truman Annex, where a "race village" has been established. Daily admission is $10, providing access to dry pits, wet pits, concession and vendor, and general viewing areas. Info: 296-6166.
Following its successful inaugural year, the Key West Symphony Orchestra is taking the stage Friday and Saturday, Nov. 19 and 20, for the first perfromance of its 1999-2000 concert season. Featuring an appearance by the internationally renowned Jerusalem Trio, performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. at the Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Center, located on the Florida Keys Community College campus on College Road. Info: 296-1520.
A highlight of the Cayo Carnival each year is the Kids Korner. This year, Kid's Korner will feature fun interactive games— designed by children for children— that will bring the magic of the coral reef to life.
At Kid's Korner, children can discover the wonders of the reeef by making a sea star, creating an edible coral, getting a fish tattoo, painting a reef mural, entering contests such as fishing for trash to win prizes, and have lots of fun! There will also be a clown, First State Bank's Moola the Manatee and a giant rabbit!
Events at Kid's Korner are being designed in cooperation with Montessori School's Amy O'Conner and Jennifer Flores and their elementary students. Parents and students who helped design the events will be on hand along with volunteers from HOPE— Key West High School's ecological club.
Cayo Carnival, known as the local's party of the year, is set for Saturday, Nov. 20, 4 p.m. 'til Midnight, in the open-air garden at East Martello Fort.
The party will feature continuous live island reggae, ska and Latin music, compliments of Strangeways, Inner Revolution, Key West Soul Party and Island Boy.
Proceeds benefit Reef Relief, dedicated to preserving living coral reefs.
The works of more than three dozen Keys artists are on display at the East Martello Museum through Nov. 21, when they will be auctioned to raise funds for the Anne McKee Artist's Fund. Info: 296-3913.
New Paintings by Rick Worth will be on display at the Three Legged Dog Art Gallery Nov. 15-30. Opening reception this Monday, Nov. 15, 7-9. Live entertainment by Little Boy Flowers. The gallery is located at 1102 White St. Info: 294-3535.
The Ninth Annual New Town Art & Craft Show is set for this Saturday, Nov. 13, 9-5, at the Grace Lutheran Church at 10th Street and Flagler. Info: Gretchen Williams at 294-5525.
This Saturday, Nov. 13, at 8 p.m., guitarist Matthew Jampol begins a new concert series, "Candlelight Concerts," at Mary O'Shea's Glass Garden located at 213 Simonton Street. These programs will feature original works. Admission: $10. Info: 293-8822.
On Sundays at 6 p.m., Jampol continues the "Concert Hour" series featuring music of the classical Spanish guitar repertoire and complimentary refreshments in the Gallery On Greene at 606 Greene St. Admission: $10.