Key West 2008 events

KEY WEST 2008 EVENTS

Key West / February 01 to February 02
Key West Symphony Orchestra Presents “Love and Despair”
This performance features music by Copland, Bernstein, Lieberman and Tchaikovsky with pianist
Jeffery Biegel at the Tennessee Williams Theatre.
Contact: (305) 292-1774

Key West / February 05
"Shel Shocked" at Red Barn Theatre
The theatre at 319 Duval St. is proud to bring back more of Shel Silverstein's short plays.
Contact: (305) 296-9911

Key West / February 07 to February 10
Civil War Heritage Festival
Colorful Civil War re-enactments and tours of Key West's historic Civil War–era Fort Zachary
Taylor highlight the journey into the island’s past.
Contact: (305) 292-6850

Key West / February 10
Impromptu Concerts presents "La Boheme"- A Night at the Opera
Seven vocalists from The Jacksonville Lyric Opera are to perform a concert version of the Puccini
masterpiece at 8 p.m, Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Road, Stock Island.
Contact: (305) 296-1520 x1

Key West / February 12
Jacques Brel "Love and War"
The staff of the Red Barn Theatre are to gather at Tropic Cinema to honor the passion, humor and
magic of the immortal songwriter, Jacques Brel, by performing his songs and music.
Contact: (305) 296-9911

Key West / February 17
Impromptu Concerts Presents Pianist Ji-Yong
The young pianist who has already won wide critical acclaim is to peform at St. Paul's Church,
Duval and Eaton Streets, at 4 p.m.
Contact: (305) 296-1520 x1

Key West / February 23 to February 24
Old Island Days Art Festival
The 43rd annual juried fine art show is set on lower Whitehead Street in historic Old Town.
Contact: (305) 294-1241

Key West / February 27 to March 22
"Reefer Madness: The Musical" at Waterfront Playhouse
The raucous musical comedy based on a 1936 film is to be presented at the playhouse at historic
Mallory Square.
Contact: (305) 294-5015

Key West / March 02
Impromptu Concerts Presents the Camerata Bariloche String Orchestra
This 18-member Argentine ensemble, which has toured to international acclaim, is to perform at
Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Road, Stock Island, at 8 p.m.
Contact: (305) 296-1520 x1

Key West / March 08
46th Annual Conch Shell Blowing Contest
An Old Island Days tradition, this unique contest features novel sounds produced by contestants
in several age categories as they attempt to make “music” on fluted conch shells.
Contact: (305) 294-9501

Key West / March 09
Impromptu Concerts Presents Pianist Stanislaw Drzewiecki
This spectacular young virtuoso, whose performance here two years ago was a highlight of the
season, makes his return to St. Paul's Church, Duval and Eaton Streets, at 4 p.m.
Contact: (305) 296-1520 x1

Key West / March 18 to April 12
"Sylvia" at Red Barn Theatre
The famous play is to return to the theatre at 319 Duval St. with Marjorie Paul Shook as Sylvia.
Contact: (305) 296-9911

Key West / March 21
Marky Pierson Exhibit Opens at 1100 SoDu
The 1100 SoDu gallery presents performance art to celebrate the opening of local artist Marky
Pierson’s show of animated acrylic paintings, 1100 Duval Street, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Contact: (305) 296-4400

Key West / March 23 to April 07
"Vagina Monologues" at Red Barn Theatre
The award-winning play is to return to the theatre at 319 Duval St. for a series of Sunday-and-
Monday shows over these weeks.
Contact: (305) 296-9911