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Key West 2001 Annual Events

January 24 TANGO MUJER,
an all-female tango ensemble known for fine performances and audience participation. 8 p.m. West College Dr., Key West. Tickets $27 - 32 A Tango Party is planned (time & place to be announced)--ticket $45 includes performance.
Contact: (305) 296-1520

January 20 to January 21 Willett Marine Key West Kingfish Extravaganza
Contact: Roger Greene at (305) 294-4676, Ext. 703, or write to 5950 Peninsula Ave., Key West, FL 33040

January 1,Hog?s Breath King Mackerel Tournament.
Kingfish tournament features cash prizes. Contact: Lee Murray at (305) 296-0364 or write to 5710 US 1, MM 5, Key West, FL 33040.

January 15 Gingerbread Square Gallery
Exhibit Michael A. Palmer

January 29 Olga Manosalvas
Opening Reception 6:30 to 9 PM (Exhibition continues through Feb. 4th)

February
February 2 - 3, KEY WEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Mahler: Adagietto from Symphony No. 5; Copland: Clarinet Concerto with Igor Begelman, clarinet; and Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 "Italian". Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Center, W. College Rd., Stock Island, Key West. 8 p.m. both nights. Post-performance gala with musicians and conductor on Friday. Contact: (305) 292-1774

February 4 IMPROMPTU CONCERTS, Key West Council on the Arts, Inc
William DeRosa, internationally reknown cellist Mariko Anraku, primary harpist for the N.Y. Metropolitan Opera (BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND) Date: February 4, 2001 (Sunday) Place: St. Paul's Church, Duval at Eaton Str., Key West, Fl. Time: 4:00 PM Cost: $20 at door - young people under 19 FREE Contact: Call Lillian 305-745-2283

February 18 TRIO VORENEZH
of domra, bajan, and balalaika. This trio of Russians display fiery virtuosity and temperment, with dexterous fingering and a high level of ensemble playing. Not to be missed. St. Paul's Church, 401 Duval, Key West. 4 p.m. Tickets $20 or by subscription. Contact: (305) 745-2283

February 26 - 27 TENNESSEE WILLIAMS FINE ARTS CENTER
CYRANO de BERGERAC performed by the Aquila Theatre Company of London. This well-known adventure tells a funny, poignant, and often heart wrenching love story. Feb. 26 is a Founders Gala Event with curtain at 7:30 p.m.--tickets $45 or subscription. Feb. 27 curtain 8 p.m.--tickets $27 - 32 West College Rd., Stock Island, Key West. Contact: (305) 296-1520

March

March 4 KEY WEST POPS
concert to benefit the Ann McKee Art Fund

March 9- 10 TENNESSEE WILLIAMS FINE ARTS CENTER
GRUPO CORPO DANCE THEATRE of BRAZIL, a kaleidoscope of brilliant color and motion. March 9 is a Founders Gala Event with curtain at 7:30 p.m.--tickets $45 or subscription. March 10 curtain at 8 p.m.--tickets $27 - 32. West College Rd., Stock Island, Key West. Contact: (305) 296-1520

March 29 "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Center presents a zany and hilarious plot of love, deceit, conniving and freedom--an all-time favorite Broadway musical. Locally produced. March 22 is a Founders Gala Event with curtain at 7:30 p.m.--tickets $45 or subscription. Other productions are on April 5, 6 and 7 with curtain 8 p.m.--tickets $27 - 32. W. College Rd., Stock Islan Contact: (305) 296-1520

March 11 IMPROMPTU CONCERTS
Kenny Drew, Jr. classical piano Time: 7:30 PM Place: St. Paul's Church,Duval at Eaton, Key West, Fl. Cost: $20 at door - young people under 19 FREE Contact: call Lillian (305) 745-2283

March 25 ALEXANDER STRING QUARTET, "an unusually fine group" "Dream-come-true performances" St. Paul's Church, 401 Duval, Key West. 4 p.m. Tickets $20 or by subscription. Contact: (305) 745-2283

March 12 Gingerbread Square Gallery Exhibits
Michael Haykin .Opening Reception 6:30 to 9 PM (Exhibition continues through Mar. 18th)

April
April 2 Gingerbread Square Gallery
Henry Peter - Opening Reception 6:30 to 9 PM (Exhibition continues through Apr. 8th)

April 5 - 7 TENNESSEE WILLIAMS FINE ARTS CENTER
"A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Center presents a zany and hilarious plot of love, deceit, conniving and freedom--an all-time favorite Broadway musical. Locally produced. March 22 is a Founders Gala Event with curtain at 7:30 p.m.--tickets $45 or subscription. Other productions are on April 5, 6 and 7 with curtain 8 p.m.--tickets $27 - 32. W. College Rd., Stock Island Contact: (305) 296-1520

April 7 KEY WEST MUSIC FESTIVAL
at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park to benefit the Community Foundation. Jane Stansfield, 296-8708.

April 20 - 21 KEY WEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Diamond: Rounds for String Orchestra; Kabalevsky: Cello Concerto in G Minor, with Zuill Baily, cello; and Beethoven: Symphony No. 5. At Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Center, W. College Road, Stock Island, Key West. Both performances at 8 p.m. Post-performance gala with the musicians and conductor on Friday night. Contact: (305) 292-1774

April 21 - 22 Key West & Lower Keys Fishing Tournament.
Diamond: Rounds for String Orchestra; Kabalevsky: Cello Concerto in G Minor, with Zuill Baily, cello; and Beethoven: Symphony No. 5. At Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Center, W. College Road, Stock Island, Key West. Both performances at 8 p.m. Post-performance gala with the musicians and conductor on Friday night. Contact: (305) 292-1774

April 25 Texaco Key West Classic
Tournament features offshore and inshore divisions with large cash prizes benefits the National Mental Health Association Contact: Findlay Sinclair at (305) 745-8821 or write to 12 Bay Drive, Key West, FL 33040.

May
May 17 - 20 KEY WEST MUSIC FESTIVAL
For Further Information, Please Send E-Mail to: KWMFestival@aol.com or call 305.296.8708

June
June 1 - 3 Cudjoe Gardens Dolphin Tournament.
Cudjoe Key. Contact: David Banks at (305) 744-3467 or write to 21071 Sixth Ave., Cudjoe Key, FL 33042.

June 15 - 17 Key West Gator Club Dolphin Derby.
Event raises funds for college scholarships. Contact: John Stuempfig at (305) 296-7511 or write to P.O. Box 2418, Key West, FL 33045.

July
July 14 - 15 Geiger Key Dolphin Tournament.
Contact: Bobby Monyellie at (305) 296-3553 or write to 5 Geiger Road, Key West, FL 33040.

July 18 - 22 Drambuie Key West Marlin Tournament.
Contact: Kelly Roy at (305) 292-2710 or write to P.O. Box 5590, Key West, FL 33045.

August
August 11 - 12 Saltwater Angler Flats Guide Slam Jam.
Contact: Jeffrey Cardenas at (305) 294-3248 or write to 243 Front St., Key West, FL 33040.

September
September 7 - 9 Mercury Outboards? S.L.A.M. Tournament.
A celebrity light-tackle tournament to catch the cure for cystic fibrosis Contact: Gary Ellis at (305) 664-2002 or write to P.O. Box 273, Islamorada, FL 33036.

November
November 2 - 4 Cuban American Heritage Fishing Tournament.
Contact: Fred Salinero at (305) 295-9665 or write to 5570 Third Ave., Key West, FL 33040.

December
December 2 Metropolitan South Florida Fishing Tournament Mini-Met
All-tackle tournament with 20-pound-test limit. No entry fee Contact: Suzan Baker at (305)569-0066 or write to P.O. Box 140850, Coral Gables, FL 33114