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Key West Art & Historical Society Commemorative Brick Program Paves the Way for Preservation

April 22, 2024 – (KEY WEST, FL). The Key West Art & Historical Society has announced it will be adding a limited number of personalized commemorative bricks along the southeast walkway adjacent to its Key West Museum of Art & History. Bricks are available for purchase for the remainder of the year with a projected […]

Tennessee Williams Museum Recognizes the Winners of its Annual Poetry and Short Story Contests

April 18, 2024 – (KEY WEST, FL). The Tennessee Williams Museum is pleased to announce the results from its annual Short Story and Poetry contests held during the Tennessee Williams Key West Festival. Randall Silvis of Mercer, Pennsylvania won the $300 first place prize for his short story titled, “On Bluebird Lane” while Dean Ellis […]

A Staged Reading of Two Tennessee Williams One-Act Plays to be Performed at the Little Room Jazz Club

March 19, 2024 – (KEY WEST, FL). On Thursday, March 28, join the Key West Art & Historical Society, Tennessee Williams Museum and Fringe Theater as they together present “The Men of Tennessee Williams” as part of the annual month-long Tennessee Williams Festival. The staged reading, directed by Wende Shoer, takes place from 5:30 p.m. […]

Key West Museum of Art & History is Set to Open Its Latest Exhibition, “Flora & Fauna: Early Naturalists in Florida”

March 7, 2024 – (KEY WEST, FL). On March 15, 2024, the Key West Museum of Art & History will launch its latest exhibition, “Flora & Fauna: Early Naturalists in Florida” which features the story and artwork of a handful of artists who captured the state before it was developed in the late nineteenth century. […]

“Shadow & Light” Juried Art Exhibition Set to Open at the Key West Museum of Art & History

February 16, 2024 – (KEY WEST, FL). On February 23, 2024, the Key West Museum of Art & History will open its juried art exhibition, “Shadow & Light” which features over 50 Florida Keys artists. The exhibition beckoned artists to immerse themselves in the outdoors, capturing natural light and its interaction with everyday objects into […]

“Keeping the Light: The History of the Key West Lighthouse” to be next KWAHS Happy Hour with the Historian Event

January 17, 2024 – (KEY WEST, FL). Raise a toast to Florida Keys history with Key West Art & Historical Society Curator and Historian Cori Convertito, Ph.D., on Monday, February 5, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. during her popular “Happy Hour with the Historian” program at Comedy Key West, 218 Whitehead Street. Enjoy a […]

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Barbara Mabrity (WLM 559) Scheduled for Key West Port Visit and Public Tours

January 15, 2024 – (KEY WEST, FL). The USCGC Barbara Mabrity (WLM 559), a Keeper-class coastal buoy tender of the United States Coast Guard is scheduled to arrive in Key West on February 5, 2024, for a working port visit. Docking at Truman Waterfront Park, the crew will host free public tours on February 6 […]

Key West Art & Historical Society’s Annual Back in Time Fundraiser ‘Caliente Cayo Hueso’ set for February 2

January 15, 2024 – (KEY WEST, FL). Take a trip back to 1950s Cuba during this season’s “Back in Time” fundraiser hosted by the Key West Art & Historical Society. Themed “Caliente Cayo Hueso,” the party takes place Friday, February 2, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. under the stars at the Key West Museum […]

Donavon Frankenreiter Returns to Key West in Concert featuring Goodnight, Texas

January 15, 2024 – (KEY WEST, FL). On Thursday, February 15, from 6:00-10:00pm, Key West Art & Historical Society welcomes Donavon Frankenreiter along with folk rock band Goodnight, Texas to historic Fort East Martello, 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd for an evening of music under the stars. Donavon Frankenreiter made an instant connection with the band […]

Florida’s Weirdness as a State is the Topic for Key West Art & Historical Society’s next Distinguished Speaker Series

December 26, 2023 – (KEY WEST, FL). On Wednesday, January 10, join award-winning journalist and author Craig Pittman as he examines the enigma that is the State of Florida as part of the Florida Humanities “Florida Talks” program. During his discussion, based on his best-selling book, “Oh, Florida! How America’s Weirdest State Influences the Rest […]