‘Nutcracker Key West’ Features Island Flair (and Roosters!)

A unique subtropical version of the classic ballet “The Nutcracker” awaits holiday-loving audiences Dec. 10-18 in Key West, flavored with characters and sets that spotlight the island’s colorful history, magnificent coral reef environment and even quirky free-roaming local roosters. “Nutcracker Key West” combines 15 professional dancers from around the world with dozens of local children and adults — all passionate about using their talents to bring the beloved story to life.

By Carol Shaughnessy|2016-11-16T23:17:41-05:00November 16, 2016|

‘I Love Stock Island’ Spotlights Seafood and Working Waterfront

The lighthearted I Love Stock Island Festival celebrates the cheerfully rustic island's culture, heritage and working waterfront — with yummy culinary offerings featuring fresh-off-the-boat seafood, wine and beer tastings, history and art studio tours, watersports, live music, and much more.

By Carol Shaughnessy|2016-11-17T17:48:50-05:00November 9, 2016|

Spend the Holidays in Key West? Yes, Please!

Instead of anticipating holidays filled with shivery winter chill, imagine indulging in a December getaway to balmy Key West. That’s right — a sun-splashed holiday season, alive with warmth and cheer, is on tap in the subtropical island city.

By Laura Myers|2016-11-09T16:31:22-05:00November 9, 2016|

Restaurant Spotlight: The Fish House and ‘Encore’

At The Fish House and The Fish House Encore in Key Largo, diners can find fresh-off-the-boat fish, traditional Key lime pie and a warm and welcoming vibe — plus unique options like Encore's "dining in the dark" culinary adventures.

By Laura Myers|2016-11-02T16:31:30-04:00November 2, 2016|

Fantasy Fest: Madness, Meaning and Memories

Born in 1979, Key West's Fantasy Fest has grown to be an exuberant 10-day whirlwind of costuming and masking contests, themed parties, masquerade events and a gala grand parade. And the revelry has also celebrated some amazing people and true-life heroism.

By Carol Shaughnessy|2016-10-26T16:08:30-04:00October 26, 2016|

Five Tips for a Fabulous Fantasy Fest

Last October in Key West, I spotted a character wearing a feathered bikini and six-foot-tall peacock headdress, a group of silver-garbed “Beauty School Dropouts From Mars” and a quartet impersonating the legendary Jamaican bobsled team. And it was all part of Fantasy Fest.

By Carol Shaughnessy|2021-05-13T15:23:51-04:00October 26, 2016|

Mehgan Heaney-Grier: A Dive into History

On a single breath of air, Mehgan Heaney-Grier set a U.S. record for constant-weight freediving in 1996, diving 155 feet deep off the Florida Keys in an amazing display of athleticism and grace.

By Andy Newman|2021-05-13T15:23:39-04:00October 19, 2016|

Hops and Hibiscus: A Florida Keys Brewer’s Passion

Cheryl McBay and her brewmaster husband, Craig McBay, are devoted to producing Keys-crafted beers flavored with an island vibe. Their vibrant microbrewery, aptly named Florida Keys Brewing Co., is tucked away in Islamorada's arts and cultural district at Morada Way.

By Julie Botteri|2016-10-12T20:43:03-04:00October 12, 2016|

Get Your Glitter on for Key West’s Glamorous Headdress Ball

Is your Halloween finery is head-and-shoulders above the rest? Then prove it at Key West's glitzy annual Headdress Ball, where revelers hoping to make “headlines” will take center stage and compete for cash prizes.

By keysvoices|2016-10-12T22:23:37-04:00October 12, 2016|

‘Zombies’ to Invade Key West Oct. 23

Key West's Zombie Bike Ride, a pre-Halloween tradition for visiting and local families and groups, is scheduled Sunday, Oct. 23 -- and much of the island is likely to be overrun by an oddly lively gaggle of the biking dead. The spooky spectacle typically draws several thousand participants (including a few slightly bewildered pets).

By Carol Shaughnessy|2021-05-13T15:23:19-04:00October 5, 2016|

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