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January 20, 2023 – (KEY WEST, FL).  Dust off your best pinstriped suits and your spangled flapper dresses for an evening of fun and cheer at Key West Art & Historical Society’s “Back in Time at the A1A Speakeasy” fundraiser, taking place Friday, February 17, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  Proceeds support the ongoing […]

January 17, 2023 – (KEY WEST, FL).  On Thursday, January 26, join professor and author Dr. Robert Kerstein as he considers several of Key West’s unique aspects that add to the allure and magnetism of the island as part of the Key West Art & Historical Society’s Distinguished Speaker Series.  His talk entitled, “Key West […]

January 17, 2023 – (KEY WEST, FL).  The Key West Art & Historical Society invites the community to attend a free historical figure portrayal by celebrated reenactor John H. Anderson titled, “Being Frederick Douglass.”  The program will be held at Frederick Douglass Gymnasium, 111 Olivia Street, on Wednesday, February 1, beginning at 6:00 p.m.  The […]

December 27, 2022 – (KEY WEST, FL).  Key West Art & Historical Society will debut a new exhibition on January 13, 2023, that will explore the history and culture of the often-overlooked segment of the community – former and current residents of Bahama Village.  The Society invites one and all to a special reception that […]

December 27, 2022 – (KEY WEST, FL).  The Key West Art & Historical Society invites the community to attend a free lecture by Dr. Cori Convertito titled, “Shaping an Island: Key West’s Black History.”  The lecture will be held at Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton Street, on Thursday, January 5, beginning at 6:00 p.m.  The program […]

December 27, 2022 – (KEY WEST, FL).  Award-winning author Joy Castro will be offering a book reading and signing copies of her new novel, “One Brilliant Flame” at the San Carlos Institute, 516 Duval Street, on Wednesday, January 11, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.  This event is presented by Key West Art & Historical […]

December 27, 2022 – (KEY WEST, FL).  As the Tennessee Williams Birthday Celebration nears, Key West Art & Historical Society invites poets and writers to submit original works for its 2023 Poetry and Short Story writing contests – components of the annual celebration held each March in honor of the Pulitzer Prize-winning literary icon that […]

November 28 – (KEY WEST, FL).  On Thursday, December 8, beginning at 5:00 p.m., Key West Art & Historical Society welcomes Distinguished Speaker Series guest Dr. James Clark who will present, “Florida Literary Luminaries: Writing in Paradise.”  This free virtual lecture delves into Clark’s newest book of the same title which examines a bevy of […]

November 21, 2022 – (KEY WEST, FL).  Key West Art & Historical Society is reviving its popular juried art exhibition, “From a Woman’s Hand,” and invites Florida Keys women to apply.  The exhibit in the Key West Museum of Art & History’s Bumpus Gallery will feature paintings, sculptures, photographs, drawings, prints, textiles, and ceramics created […]

November 21, 2022 – (KEY WEST, FL).  Locals and visitors alike can delight in festive holiday spirit at Key West Art & Historical Society’s “Holiday Concert & Bazaar” on Friday, December 9 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., located on the sweeping porch and promenade of the Key West Museum of Art & History, 281 […]