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All Key West events calendar courtesy of fla-keys.com
The Tourism & Development Council of the Florida Keys

Events in Key West for February, 2012
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January 22 to March 25, 2012 in Key West
Florida Keys Eco Discovery Center hosts: Sunday Free Environmental Film Series
Members of the public are invited to enjoy free environmental documentaries Sundays through March 2012 at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center in Key West, co-sponsored by the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (NOAA). Doors to the center open Sundays at 1 p.m., show times are 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center is located at 33 East Quay Road, on the Truman waterfront next to Ft. Zachary Taylor State Park. Films produced by PBS, National Geographic, Jean-Michel Cousteau Ocean Adventures and more. Visit website for complete details.
Contact: 305-809-4755
Email: karrie.carnes@noaa.gov

January 31 to February 18, 2012 in Key West
Waterfront Playhouse presents: Dead Man’s Cell Phone
In a quiet cafe a cell phone rings. And rings. The stranger at the next table has had enough. She confronts the owner of the cell phone, but, well ... he's dead. She begins to answer his calls and suddenly finds herself enmeshed in his life and family. Unfortunately, the dead guy has quite a number of shady loose ends. This comic fantasy traces one woman's accidental quest to make a few people feel just a little bit better about themselves. Showtime 8 p.m.
Contact: Box Office 305-294-5015
Email: Box_Office@waterfrontplayhouse.org

February 06 in Key West
Waterfront Playhouse presents: Behind the Scenes
Get a free backstage tour of the Waterfront Playhouse with Artistic Director (Danny Weathers) and Technical Director (Michael Boyer). See the magic that happens "behind the scenes." Wine and light hors d'oeuvres served. Admission is free but reservations are required. Event time 6 p.m.
Contact: Terri Wilson (305-394-4106)
Email: pewtar@bellsouth.net

February 07 to March 10, 2012 in Key West
Red Barn Theatre presents: God of Carnage
Great comedy, bad manners. This Broadway smash hit is a ninety-minute thrill ride that takes you into the most dangerous place on earth: parenthood. A civilized discussion over a playground fight becomes a rumble in the living room between two couples. Crackling wit and raucous physical comedy abound in this production of grownups behaving badly. Visit website for show times and tickets.
Contact: 305-296-9911
Email: info@redbarntheatre.com

February 10 to February 12, 2012 in Key West
Civil War Days 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

February 12 in Key West
Impromptu Classical Concerts presents: Marina Lomazov
Marina Lomazov, returns to Key West as an Impromptu Classical Concerts' featured guest at St. Paul's Church. Performance starts at 4 p.m. Ukranian-American Lomazov has established herself as one of the most passionate and charismatic performers on the international concert circuit. Tickets are $20, free for ages 19 and under. Purchase in advance at classicalconcertskw.com or on the day of the concert, at St. Paul's church door located at Duval and Eaton Streets, beginning at 3 p.m.
Contact: Tickets: 305-296-1520

February 14 in Key West
Wesley House Family Services presents: 29th Annual Valentine’s Day Gala
From 6:30-9:30 p.m., on the grounds of the historic Curry Mansion Inn, 511 Caroline St., in Key West. Starring Master of Ceremonies Howard Livingston, music and dancing with Raven Cooper and Honey Mouth, a world-class dinner buffet, open bar and the island's largest and most anticipated annual silent auction. General admission $40 in advance, $50 at the door; limited VIP seating $90. All proceeds benefit Wesley House Family Services. Tickets available at KeysTix.com.
Contact: 305-809-5000
Email: info@welesyhouse.org

February 17 to February 18, 2012 in Key West
52nd Annual Key West House & Garden Tour
Tour a series of elegant and unique homes of Key West. Proceeds help benefit the Old Island Restoration Foundation. Presented by the Old Island Restoration Foundation, this house and garden tour offers a rare opportunity to see inside some of Key West's magnificent, charming and tropical residences.
Contact: 305-294-9501
Email: tickets@oirf.org

February 18 to February 19, 2012 in Key West
Gardenfest Key West
South Florida's top nurseries are to show bromeliads, orchids, fruit trees, palms, tropical flowers and natives at the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden's annual plant sale. Other attractions include landscaping workshops, garden supplies booths, and arts and crafts and docent tours.
Contact: 305-296-1504

February 19 to February 20, 2012 in Key West
Red Barn Theatre presents: Love Letters
Details to come soon! Visit website for show times and tickets.
Contact: 305-296-9911
Email: info@redbarntheatre.com

February 25 to February 26, 2012 in Key West
Old Island Days Art Festival
The 47th annual juried fine art show is set on lower Whitehead Street and Caroline Street in historic Old Town. The highly acclaimed show, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, features oil paintings, watercolors, sculpture, photography and other offerings by artists from around the United States.
Contact: Lois Songer 305-294-1243
Email: kwartctr@earthlink.net

February 25 in Key West
Presidential Descendants to Recall First Ladies
Descendants of three former United States presidents are to share memories and insights about their "first lady" forebears during a presentation at Key West's Harry S. Truman Little White House, Florida's only presidential museum. The unique event is scheduled for 4 p.m., on the west lawn of the 111 Front St. residence where former President Truman spent 11 working vacations during his 1945-1953 administration. Tickets available at keystix.com.
Contact: 305-294-9911

February 27 in Key West
Waterfront Playhouse presents: Dinner and Disco at the Flamingo Diner
Get your tickets early because this event is a sell-out every year. Disco, famed diner food, drink and ambiance meld together. Come dressed as your favorite cook, waitress, diner patron, disco diva or dude. Who's going to win the costume prize this year? At the home of Bert Whitt and Dennis Beaver. Showtime 7 p.m.
Contact: Box Office 305-294-5015
Email: Box_Office@waterfrontplayhouse.org