THE WEEK BEGINS ANEW!

                  SUNDAY & MONDAY…. 4/3 & 4, 2011, in KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!

PRAYER CHAIN…                                            Please keep the following in your special thoughts and prayers…….Carol Schenk….Nancy Stevens….Stephen Elliott….Rose Lopez….Claire Carroll…..Jennifer O’Lear……Nancy Robinson….Sally Lewis….Alan Ferguson …..Vanessa McCaffrey…Richard Stephens…Anne Stevens…..the Winiarski Family…  We are all in this together….We  ARE One Human Family!

TIX ON SALE FOR ‘THE NEW CENTURY’ AT THE WATERFRONT…4/5.            This hilarious, outrageous comedy starring Danny Weathers, Rhett Kalman, Linda Bernhardt, Maggie Meier, and Annie Miners, opens Tues., April 5^th!  It runs thru April 23, at 8 pm (no performances the week of 4/10 to18).  Directed by Rich Simone….opening night party sponsored by Tom & Kathy Cawley and Charlie Allen.  Go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 294-5015 for tix.  You will NOT want to miss this show!

“BECKY’S NEW CAR”, AT THE RED BARN…Wed. thru Sat. each week….4/6 & 9….                 This hit comedy, directed by Joy Hawkins, stars Maribeth Graham, Mook J, Douglas Shook, Erin McKenna, Kyle Caskey, and Justin Ahearn.  This show is at 8 PM and runs through April 9^th.  For tix go to www.redbarntheatre.com or call 296-9911.  We saw this super show and it is marvelous!  The show stars Mary Falconer, Doug Shook, Mook J, and they are all marvelous, but it is Maribeth Graham’s show all the way….She is a breath of fresh air, charming as all get out, and you cannot help but love her to pieces! 

‘REASONS TO BE PRETTY’ AT RED BARN….4/3,4,5….…            This play, written by Neil LaBute & directed by Carole MacCartee,  runs Sun., Mon., & Tues. through April 5^th.  Starring 4 great actors, Brandon Beach, Shakti Assouline, Amber McDonald Good, and John Good, this play is about the decisions of youth, and makes a case for what you believe , being yourself and being brave when confronting hard choices…and will challenge you to be a part of the world and not merely an onlooker!  Sounds like another winner for The Red Barn Theatre.  Call 296-9911 for reservations or go to www.redbarntheatre.com.

CONGRATS TO THE HOLLENBACKS AND CONCH TV….                               Gail & Craig Hollenback of ConchTV have some great news to share…Congrats are in order!   Just go to…. https://www.conchtv.com/conch-republic-media-group-press-release-01?rootcat=home and you will find out what everyone is excited about!  We share in their joy!!!!

HELP KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL WITH OPERATION GRADUATION….                The community is planning the events of Operation Graduation for the senior class…an all night event providing a safe, alcohol & drug free celebration….a night of music, dancing, movies, games, fun and food. Everyone is asked to help, as it takes a great effort to make this happen.Donations can be sent to Key West High School….Attention of Leslie Holmes….at 2100 Flagler Ave…..Key West, FL 33040. Contact Leslie at 293-1549, ex:54434, or e-mail her at leslie.holmes@keysschools.com.   Thanks for your help & caring!

 AT AQUA….4/4 & 5 & 6……                                   Monday is Dueling Bartenders with Randy Thompson and either Goddess or Gassy Winds at 5:30 pm…..Tues. at 6:30 pm is Aqua Idol for KWAR Scholarship fund…..Wed. is Larry Harvey’s 90^th birthday bash from 5 to 8 pm with Bobby Nesbitt back at the piano…ALL invited! (read more about Larry’s party below!)

JOSEPH LOWE PERFORMS FREE CONCERT AT ST. PAUL’S…..4/4-4/8….           This concert is presented from Noon until 1:00 PM, every day during the week only.  FREE!!!!

LATEDA ON APRIL 3 & 4……                4/3…..  Theme of the Tea Dance is “Fool’s Paradise Tea”….4 pm on Sunday……..At 8:30 PM it’s Debra & Patrick entertaining in the By George Bar…..  On  April 4^th, it’s Dave Bootle entertaining at 8 PM!    Bring those dancin’ shoes for sure!   

 FISH FRY AT ST. MARY’S ,  FRIDAY….APRIL 8th…                         The St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus serve this amazing all you can eat fish fry every Fri. during Lent and ALL are invited!  Meal includes, fried or baked fish, fries, black beans & rice, cole slaw, Cuban bread, soft drinks, dessert, tea and water…for ONLY $10 adults & Kids $5.  Conch Fritters are available for $2 more… Time is 5 to 8 PM….All proceeds go to help the School!

SKIPPER AND GORDY AT SALUTE…APRIL 8th…      These great duo entertain for your dining pleasure, every Friday at Salute Restaurant at Higgs Beach, 1000Atlantic from 5:30 to 7:30 pm!  Skipper Kripitz, Gordy Michael, good food, gorgeous setting,  the ocean, blue skies, the sunset, great music…..That should definitely make someone’s Thankful Thursday List!!!!

TAVERN ‘N TOWN SCHEDULE….….4/3 & 4                    On 4/3, it’s Rob Distaci performing from 5 to 9 pm ….. On 4/4, it’s Gordy Michael entertaining  from 5 to 9 pm…….At BeachSide Marriott in the Lounge!!!!! 2 for 1 cocktails from 5 to 7 pm every single evening!  Special Tapas Menu on Tues. & Thurs.

THE CAPTAINS OF IMPROV….APRIL 8st…                  This fresh comedy group performs at The Hog’s Breath at 8 and 10 pm at 400 Front St., until April 22^nd.  From then on they are the opening act for The Red Barn’s Short Attention Span Theatre on Wed. thru Sat., at 8 pm,4/27 thru 5/28.   Go to www.thecaptainsofimprov.com   for more information .

COMEDY CLASSES HELD SUNDAYS…..                       The Captains of Improv will be holding Comedy Classes on Sundays, from 4 to 6 pm.  The $75 fee includes five classes and admission to five shows.  Come learn, play & laugh with a team of improve pros at Digital Island Media, 955

Caroline St., Suite 7.  For more info e-mail mike.captains.improv@gmail.com or call 731-4680.

PUN OF THE DAY…..   The Alpine skiing competition started poorly and went downhill from there!

LIBBY AND GORDY AT CAFÉ SOLE…April 10^th…..                   This great duo performs from     noon until 2 pm at Café Sole for Brunch.  Call 294-0230 to reserve.

SHAMELESS PLUG FOR BOB FRECHETTE…..                                      Did you know my husband Bob Frechette is a Key West Realtor?  He is with Compass Reality in the Truman  Annex and he sells property all over the Island.  If you need some help, advice, or have someone interested in buying a home….give him a call at 305-304-2584 or e-mail him at rfrec59@bellsouth.net.  He is the best if I do say so myself! 

THE STUDIOS OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ART CLASSES…..                     April offers the perfect chance to try a weekly class at The Studios, 600 White St.  Artists Karen Beuprie (Mon. Watercolors) Tues. with Rick worth…..Jim Salem teaches on Wed……To find out about workshops and classes, go to www.tskw.org or stop by the Armory or call 296-0458 for more information

 JAZZ AT THE GARDENS…4/3 ….                Sunday, 4/3, it will be Gordy Michael and Skipper Kripitz with special chanteuse, jazz singer, Christine Naughton.  Great to see Skipper & Gordy at The Gardens again!  The D’vine Gallery is open every Wed. thru Sunday from 5 to 10 pm.  Bobby Nesbitt will be at the piano from 5:30 to 9:30 pm for Cabaret Night!  Be there!

LAURIE  BREAKWELL SHOW ON APRIL 1^ST…             We had the great pleasure of seeing Laurie’s 10 pm show on April 1^st at the Tennessee Williams Cabaret Theatre…The show, entitled, ‘Cleavage in the Night-Laurie Breakwell Exposed’  featured her 2man back-up group of Nathan Gay and James Carter….David Troy Francis was the musical director/pianist, plus Dave Parker on drums, and Joe Dallas, bass.  Laurie, showing super comedic flare and that marvelous voice, took us on a musical journey…..great fun songs plus those sad ballads that I love so much!  She did so great with the show, I think she should be named, Laurie Greatwell!  Congrats Laurie! 

THE PIER HOUSE….APRIL-3 and 4…..       ….April 3….Larry is joined by Maj Johnson, that fab singer, as the featured Showcase entertainer on Sunday at 9 PM!  She’s terrific!!!!!  Larry starts at 7 pm!!!  On Mon., April 4, it’s Jazz night at the Pier House.

AT THE SCHOONER WHARF, APRIL & 3 & 4 ……     4/3….Michael McCloud performs from Noon until 5 pm……6:30 to 11 pm, it’s Latin Calypso with Mary Stonely and Friend……4/4….It’s Raven Cooper & Bubba Lownotes from Noon to 5 pm….From 7 to 11 pm, it’s Joe Pepper & Rob Sweet…From 9 to 1 Am it’s the Magic of Frank Everhart both nights!

IN MEMORIAM…..  Please take time to remember the wonderful KITTY GREEN  on April 4^th!  

THE IMPROVABLES COMEDY CRUISE….SAT., APRIL 9……     Check in at 8 pm…depart at 8:30

pm…..at Key West Bight, 201 William St.  Reserve by calling 296-2554 or go online to http://sunsetwatersportskeywest.com/key-west-comedy-cruise.html. 

WANT TO BE A PART OF THE PEOPLES THEATER OF KEY WEST?        If so, please contact Artistic Director, Tammy Shanley at 612-386-7426.  There are 2 very important large jobs available (volunteer positions) for someone dedicated….Board President & Executive Director.  If these jobs interest you, please call Tammy or go to info@ptkw.org.

BREAKFAST DEAL AT ST. MARY’S PARISH…APRIL 3^RD….                The Knights of Columbus will be serving up their fabulous breakfast buffet this Sunday from 8 am until Noon in the Sacred Heart Hall on Windsor Ln.  Cost is only $8 and includes biscuits & gravy, scrambled eggs, pancakes, grits, sausage, ham, coffee, juice, donuts….the works!  All you can eat…..All profits go to help the school!

JAZZ AT THE GREEN PARROT….APRIL 3^RD…               It’s that great jazzy trio of Richard Crooks, Mike Emerson and Tim McAlpine at 1:00 pm at the Green Parrot every Sunday!!!!  All jazz artists are invited to join in the jammin!!!  At 5:30 pm, it’s Bong Hits for Geezers, with Kenny Fradley, Barry Cuda, and Richard Crooks…sound check, right after Jazz!

 WONKA FESTIVAL NEEDS CHOCOLATE….April 3…                          The 9^th annual Willie Wonka Chocolate Festival benefiting the Cancer Foundation of the Florida Keys will be 4/3 at the Southernmost House at the end of Duval St.  They need chocolate donations of all kinds…cakes, cookies, candy, donuts, etc.  If you can donate call Doria Goodrich at 293-7104.  The Event actually takes place on 4/3 from 11 am until 3 pm.

AT THE STUDIOS…APRIL 3^RD…..      Fine Art Forum: Richard Buckheim speaks on The Artist as Cultural Interpreter…5 pm at 600 White St…..call 296-0458 for info.

JIMMY OLSON AT SQUARE ONE ON APRIL 3 & 4……                Pianist, Jimmy Olson, will be at the piano from 6 to 9 pm at Square One….he will play your fave tunes….come and sing along!

LARRY HARVEY’S 90^TH BIRTHDAY ON APRIL 6^TH….                    Please plan to attend Key West’s most beloved LARRY HARVEY’S 90^th birthday celebration at Aqua Nightclub, from 5 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, April 6^th!  Entertainment will be by the always superb Bobby Nesbitt and various KW entertainers.  Cake and Hors d’Oeurves will be served!  Circle that day on your calendar!  Let’s all be there to show Larry how much we love him!  Larry is a true Key West Treasure and a Legend in his own time!

MIKE EMERSON AT BLUE HEAVEN…..APRIL 6^TH                  It’s solo guitar and vocals from Mike at Blue Heaven from 6 to 9:30 PM.

CONGRATS TO KWAR……                          This group earned nearly $3,000 for scholarships for high school students at their Yard Sale at Royal Furniture on Saturday!  Just about everything was sold!  Congrats to Christopher Elwell and all involved in raising money for this great cause!

FREE LECTURE ON BIRD MIGRATION…APRIL 6^TH….                     The Fla Keys Audubon Society invites the public to international birding guide Mark Hedden’s free lecture on bird migration at 6:30 pm at the KW Tropical Forest & Botanic Garden on Stock Island.

MIDDLE SCHOOL OVERNIGHT CAMPOUT ON APRIL 9^TH…..        The KW Botanical Gardens is hosting a Middle School Overnight Campout on 4/9 at 6 pm to April 10^th  at 9 am.  This is a Free program open to all 6^th thru 8^th graders.  Students will become one with nature as they develop camping and leadership skills while participating in teambuilding activities.  Many special activities are planned under the stars…sleeping in tents.  Breakfast will be served.  Limited availability  so call NOW!  849-8733 or e-mail 849-8733..

HOWARD LIVINGSTON & BAND PERFORM AT THE SAN CARLOS, APRIL 12^TH….           Howie

and the Mile Marker 24 Band will be doing a gala benefit performance for the Waterfront

Playhouse on April 12^th at 8 pm at The San Carlos Institute!  He has LOTS of new songs planned, and if you have never seen him….this is a MUST!  He lights up every stage and every room!  Go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 294-5015 for tickets.  One night only!!!!

HOLD APRIL 15^TH FOR BUTTERFLY BALL….                The Blue Butterfly Ball will be held at the

Tropical Forest & Botanic Gardens on Stock Island, on 4/15, from 5:30 to 10:30 PM …..Go to  

www.kwbgs.org for tickets or more info, or call Gail Lima at 296-7373 or gaillima@hotmail.com.

PUN OF THE DAY….                                     The key to the success of all musicians of  NOTE, is their ability to stay COMPOSED while performing at a level that can’t be BEAT!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TASTE OF KEY WEST, APRIL 18^TH…                          This event which benefits AIDS Help needs volunteers to help on 4/18.  All volunteers receive a free 2011 T-Shirt…Volunteer meeting with instructions, will be held on April 14^th at St. Paul’s Parish Hall, at

401 Duval St . at 6 pm.  Call Terry Paulson at 293-3666 to sign up or for more info!

HAPPY APRIL 3^rd BIRTHDAY TO….that man with the million dollar smile, TOMMY WILSON!

HAPPY APRIL 4^TH BIRTHDAY TO… BILLY PISCOPO….JENNY EMERSON…GEORGE SANDERS and BRIAN TAYLOR.

Love to YOU…and Remember…                     Those who are lifting the world upward and onward are those who encourage more than criticize!              

Lynda

The Bottle Wall – Carolyn Gorton Fuller. Don’t miss the exhibition honoring her life. Reception April 21

In this issue   Workshops and Classes Board and Staff Exhibitions Exhibitions Artist Talks and Residencies Artist Talks and Residencies February Photos, Including Weissberg and Swete Gala Concert, Multifaith Gospel Concert, Benditas Reception, and Gore Workshop April Workshops, Class & Course Lineup Informal Fine Art Forum   Discussions with Distinguished Key West Artists       Apr 3 Richard Buckheim: The Artist as Cultural Interpreter   Apr 10 Eric Anfinson: Art and Vulnerability   Weekly drop in TSKW Member $25, libations included Non-Member: Weekly drop in $30, libations included   enroll for full forum online     or call 296-0458 to choose individual sessions   Sponsored by Hands On Gallery ____________   Watercolor Mondays: Karen Beauprie Weekly Class Mondays through May 1-4 PM     4/11 Guest Instructor  Priscilla Coote Coote’s Popular “How To” Series    Member:$80 Non-member: $100 Weekly (if space permits): $25/$30 Limit 25   enroll for full month online     or call 296-0458 to choose individual sessions   Sponsored by Stone Soup Gallery and Frame Shop _________   Painting Boot Camp: Rick Worth   Every Tuesday 2 & 6 PM            enroll online  Sponsored by Truman and Co. Real Estate  __________     Figure Drawing Open Salon       Every Wednesday 7-9 PM Drop in every Wednesday night Member $15 Non-member $20   Sponsored by Island Bicycles ____________   Class Still Life Painting: Jim Salem     Every Wednesday in March and April 1-4 PM   Member: April $80 Non-member:April $100   Weekly (if space permits): $25/$30  enroll online     Sponsored by Cocco Salem Imagine Art _________   Workshop: Fine Art Collage with Roberta Marks     April 7-9, 2011 9-3 PM   Member: $160 Non-member: $190   Gain a better understanding as you explore the various materials and techniques utilized in mixed-media, two-dimensional collage compositions. Marks’ approach encourages individual awareness and decision-making in the creative process and engages group discussion of the various results. enroll online    Sponsored by Lucky Duck Pools  _________ Workshop: Down & Dirty with Clay: Simone Lasswell     Apr 21 & 22  9:30-3:30 PM Member: $180 Non-member: $220 plus $25 materials fee   enroll online    Sponsored by Bad Boy Burrito   _______  Workshop: Catch a Key West Moment en Plein Air with Priscilla Coote April 12-13, 2011 8:30-12:30 PM Member: $110 Non-member: $135 Select your choice of portable medium: watercolor, acrylic, oil or pastel to advance your skills under the direction of this fun and focused, award-winning, versatile artist.  Demonstrations each day will provide fresh and varied approaches from your requests to paint specific subjects while capturing  the magical light of Key West outdoors in the Spring. enroll online Sponsored by Premier Painting ______  Workshop: Painting Water with Water with Sean Callahan May 3-5, 2011 9-12 PM Member $135 Non-member: $165 Have you gotten stuck? Push through and resolve your painting issues with the professional guidance from this accomplished watercolorist. Sean will go over his palette, color choices, offer demonstrations of specific techniques and offer one on one consultations and advice. For artists who have been working in watercolor but want to go to the next level.  Discuss different painting challenges and decisions through examples of his work and in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. enroll online Sponsored by Seven Fish     TSKW Board of Directors  Rosi Ware, Chairwoman Kerry Shelby, Vice Chairman Sandra McMannis, Secretary Fred Troxel, Treasurer George Cooper Roger Emmons Peyton Evans Deborah Goldman William R. Grose Lynn Kaufelt Rita Linder Susan Rodgers Anne Sunkel TSKW Staff Jay Scott, Executive Director Elena Devers, Deputy Director Martha Barnes, Program Manager Lauren McAloon, Facilities Manager TSKW Advisory Board Margo Alexander Lynne Bentley-Kemp Judy Blume Barry Briskin Jean Carper Susan Henshaw Jones John Martini Claudia Miller Jan Oostdijk-Rutgers Steven Selka Marguerite Whitney Judith Zabar     April Event, Reception, and Lecture Dates Sun, April 3 Fine Art Forum 5 – 7 PM Richard Buckheim, “The Artist as Cultural Interpreter” Sun, April 10 Fine Art Forum 5 – 7 PM Eric Anfinson, “Art and Vulnerability: A Complex Journey” Wed, April 13, 6-8 pm Happy Birthday Archeo Party – Everyone Invited! 1208 Duval Street 20% of all day’s sales donated to TSKW Sat, April 16 9 – 5 PM Art Crawl/Quick Draw A Day of Public Artmaking Wed, April 20 5:30 – 6:30 Life Drawing conversation and slide presentation by Michael Costello Thurs, April 21 6-9 PM Walk on White Reception for Carolyn Gorton Fuller: A Key West Legacy, Main Hall Reception for Robert Frost International Poetry Contest entries, Space 2 Wed, April 27 5:30 – 6:30 Life Drawing demonstration by Michael Costello May Preview Wed, May 4 5:30 – 6:30 Painting the Figure demonstration by Michael Costello Sat, May 7 Cabaret Concert: Denis Hyland 8 PM Tues, May 10 10:30 AM Artist Talk: Writing Centers by Christy Strick __________________________ April Workshop, Class and Course DatesSee column at left for full listings. Don’t miss Fine Art Collage with Roberta Marks from April 7-9 Catch a Key West Moment with Priscilla Coote (all media) on April 12 & 13 Down & Dirty with Clay with Simone Lasswell on April 22 & 23 and from May 3-5 Painting Water with Water with Sean Callahan TSKW NEWS             Ashe Street Capital Campaign to Expand TSKW’s Artist Residency Program Over the past few years, The Studios of Key West has given the gift of time and space to many artists by beginning to establish one of the premier residency programs in the country.  Now, thanks to the progress of the Ashe Street capital campaign and a generous gift of property by the Rodel Foundation, an expanded residency program is on the horizon! The new residency cottages will be located at 607/609 Ashe Street, a property which consists of two homes and an adjoining 6500 square foot lot, located just a few feet away from the historic Armory building. As of March 23, 2011, $510,500 of the $650,000 needed to renovate the cottages has been raised. The goal is to complete the campaign by early summer so that the renovation of the homes can begin in June 2011 with a completion date of January 2012. Read more ________   Honoring “The Bottle Wall Lady” Carolyn Gorton Fuller Exhibition at TSKW Armory Main Hall Exhibition April 11-May 6  Reception and Community Gathering: April 21, 6-9 pm Sponsored by At Home in Key West Carolyn Ann Gorton Fuller’s amazing legacy will be bottled up and brought to TSKW, where an exhibition of her life and work will be on view from April 11 through May 5. The exhibition will be celebrated by the public at a community reception on Thursday, April 21 from 6-9 p.m. Family will be traveling to join Carolyn’s Key West friends in tribute. Everyone is invited to join in the evening dedicated in honor of this important Key West legend. From 1967 to her death on August 7, 2010, Carolyn, a.k.a. ‘The Bottle Wall Lady’, made Key West her permanent home in her side by side weathered conch cottages (circa 1850) at 905 and 907 Angela Street. Magical and mysterious to the outsider, with the view of The Key West Cemetery from her window, she noted at times how, “it’s a very quiet neighborhood and the people across the street never bother anyone.” Read more _______ Honoring the memory of Matt Berg The One Human Family Portrait Project and Scholarship Fund The One Human Family Portrait Project honoring the memory of Matt Bergh (Class of 2012), currently on display in the courtyard of the Key West High School, may be complete, but the circle of connection it has created is continuing to expand and embrace many others. The financial contributions made in Matt’s honor upon his passing on March 31, 2010 were generous memorial gestures thoughtfully guided by Lucy Paige, Matt’s mother. Support continues to be accepted to provide opportunities to Key West High School students to attend Rick Worth’s Painting Boot Camp. Rick Worth taught Matt and his friends in a summer camp program when they were young. The current art class is held weekly at TSKW with a fee of $30. The benefit of the scholarship makes it possible for KWHS students to attend free of charge. Read more and find out how you can make a donation __________   Just Around the Corner!Third Annual Art Crawl Quick Draw Competition, Open Mic Readings and Performance and Community Picnic   Saturday, April 16, 6-9   A community writing and artmaking happening on the streets of Old Town! Bring your tools of creativity- pens, sketchbooks, cameras, paint- and enjoy a day having fun making & art… or just observe the process! Free materials will be available for families.     Thanks to a 2011 ArtReach Grant awarded by the Florida Keys Council of the Arts, TSKW will also be working with the grant partners, the MARC House and their clients, who will actively participate in this fun-filled day.   See the full schedule here    __________      Call to Artists: LOVE: One Human Family Celebrates 10 YearsOpen Call to Exhibit in a Group Show In the Armory Main Hall Exhibition June 3-30, Reception June 16, 6-9 pm Entries will be accepted in representational and non-representational styles, as long as they are thematic in expressing the title of the exhibition. We encourage a variety of mediums and disciplines, and is open to all in our One Human Family. Intent to Exhibit: May 5 deadline, email: martha@tskw.org, with contact information and description Entries received at TSKW on May 31. $20 participation fee. Sponsored by Island House ___________   Robert Frost Poetry Contest Winners  Congratulations to the winners of the 2011 Robert Frost Poetry contest!  America’s favorite poet, Frost (1874-1963) won four Pulitzer Prizes for his poetry. He served as the U.S. poet laureate in 1958-59 and first visited Key West in 1934. Frost wrote one of his best- known poems, “The Gift Outright,” here and paid winter visits to Key West from 1945 to 1960 as the guest of local hostess and preservationist Jessie Porter, founder of the Heritage House Museum. The contest, which was founded and administered for sixteen years by the Heritage House Museum, honors Frost and encourages the creation of new poetry and haiku. The award winning, New York Times reviewed author and poet, Rosalind Brackenbury was selected as the 2011 Robert Frost Poetry Contest Distinguished Juror and was ably assisted by Allen Meece, poet and moderator of the highly regarded Key West Poetry Guild. Thanks to everyone who submitted a haiku or poem this year.  Look for details about next year’s contest in early 2012. Poetry Category First Place – $200 Prize “Shadows” by Leonel F. Valle, Summerland Key, FL Second Place – $100 Prize “A Moment in Winter” by Helen Archeris, Newark, NJ Third Place – $50 Prize “In Eden” by Sarah Goodwin-Nguyen, Key West, FL ———— Haiku Category First Place – $200 Prize Leonel F. Valle, Summerland Key, FL Second Place – $100 Prize Marjorie Buettner, Chisago City, MN Third Place – $50 prize John Fedyna, Fountain Hills, AZ ________ Archeo Gallery is celebrating 10 Years in Key West and you’re invited to the party ~ April 13th, 6 – 8pm. In the spirit of bringing arts and culture to our lives, 20% of all Archeo sales on April 13th will be donated to The Studios of Key West. A favorite Key West gallery, Archeo offers home furnishings with an adventurous spirit and is best know for its beautiful Persian Gabbeh Rugs. Their philosophy has always been one of giving – both through initiatives abroad and to non-profit organizations here in the Keys. A special evening reception will be held at the shop, 1208 Duval Street from 6 – 8.  All are invited! Happy Birthday Archeo! APRIL EXHIBITIONS Exhibitions Running April 11-May 6 Main Hall Carolyn Gorton Fuller: A Key West Legacy Reception: Thursday, April 21, 6-9 pm Sponsored by At Home in Key West _________   Space 2 Robert Frost International Poetry Contest Entries on View Reception: Thursday, April 21, 6-9 pm Sponsored by Dewey House ______________ Exhibitions Running May 19-27 Main Hall Key West High School Advanced Placement Art Student Senior Show Sponsored by Conch Color Space 2 Key West High School Alumni Artist Show Sponsored by Dr. Ashley Hoyt ________   Sculpture Garden Running through mid-April Katie Truax Alexander Sculptor Fusion Series Sponsored by At Home in Key West _______ Beginning Mid-May CR Cray Stonecarver Hiram, Maine Stone Sea Mammal Series on View Armory Sculpture Garden May – June 2011 The TSKW Sculpture Garden is generously supported by Sandra and Lee McMannis and Family. MAY CONCERTS Last concert of the season!  Denis Hyland: Portrait in Song & Dance Saturday, May 7 at 8 pm $20 in advance, $25 day of show, Reserved tables of 4 or 5: $100 At keystix.com or at the Armory, 296-0458 A Lyrical Journey Awaits! One of Key West’s most original and beloved performers will take you on a singing and dancing journey of a lifetime. Denis Hyland, known for his expressive style and art of phrasing has appeared at jazz venues throughout New York City. A favorite of the Waterfront Theatre musicals and Nutcracker Key West, this special one night only performance is not to be missed. Sponsored by La Creperie French Cafe & Flying Fish Boutique at Hyatt Resort APRIL RESIDENCIES Michael Costello  April 18-May 4     Figure Painter Boston, Massachusetts  Demonstrations Wednesdays, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4  5:30 pm / $10 fee    TSKW ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE ALUMNI NEWS We’re proud of the achievements of our Artist-in-Residence alums, and want to pass on the good news!Liz Murphy Thomas (AIR April 2011), Vivian Pratt (AIR Dec 2010), and Brad Erickson (AIR October 2010) recently wrote to us to let us know that creative projects they began while in Key West have yielded some very exciting new work.    Liz says….    “My time in Key West at TSKW was so rewarding. I was welcomed into the Key West art community immediately and I really enjoyed my experiences at the studio including the positive response to my artist talk, the spirited group who signed up for my workshop and the wonderful reception of my photographs at Walk on White. I also had an opportunity to be very productive while I was there. As a photographer who works with issues of tourism, Key West was rife with subjects to photograph. I shot just under 3,000 images while I was there!”   Read more    _______ Vivian says… “My exhibit at a Gallery in Boston opens tomorrow and I had to email all of you to thank you – you all made this show happen!   Here’s my story. When I was in Key West several people told me I should go to the cemetery.  When I was there I became obsessed with the play of the decaying flowers against the monuments and took about 180 pictures in one day. (That day was an incredible high!)  After taking them, I became concerned that I might be stepping on Michael Philip’s toes.  I had seen a couple of Michael’s photos in Maureen’s studio and knew he had done something similar.  When I got home and was thinking of using my images for a show, I contacted Michael and Maureen with my concerns and they gave me their blessings.” Read More _______ Brad says… “Hey TSKW!  Just wanted to let you all know that Milagro will have its first public staged reading TONIGHT (March 25)  at the Throckmorton Theater in Marin County, just north of SF.  Thanks again to TSKW and each of you for all your support!” About the play:  A Midsummer Nights’ Dream meets The Night of the Iguana!  Three America couples — one straight, one lesbian, one gay — in a rustic resort of Mexico’s Pacific coast.  A paradisiacal setting where milagros — miracles — happen.  Get ready for a miraculous, romantic, comic ride!       MARCH PHOTOS