The Keys’ Notorious Junkyard Rebel – The Story of “Barefoot” Stanley Papio

by Pamela Childs | Mar 27, 2024 | Arts & Culture, Explore, Top Picks, What's Up

Stanley Papio seldom wore shoes. The 34 year old retired Army welder grumbled that the flying sparks always ruined them and besides, it was a whole lot cheaper to get burned feet than to keep buying new shoes. After serving in WWII, Papio put down roots along an...

Lip Gloss and Pumps… Or Not– Randy Roberts Shines

by Pamela Childs | Mar 12, 2024 | Arts & Culture, Explore, Top Picks, What's Up

Randy Roberts has always been a bit of a ham. Starting with his stage debut in Norfolk, VA, in the Temple Israel Thanksgiving tableau, where he famously said, “Turkey again, Oy!” he has been addicted to the spotlight. From Las Vegas to San Juan, New York City to...

Dive Into Art & Music – Grateful Dead Tribute Concert Comes to Islamorada

by Pamela Childs | Mar 12, 2024 | Arts & Culture, Explore, Top Picks

Who knew that legendary guitarist and rock icon, Jerry Garcia, loved diving
 and was a fierce activist for protecting our oceans? 
 Garcia’s passion for environmental causes hits home on Friday, March 29 from 
5:30 – 9pm when the History of Diving Museum hosts...

Mark Your Calendars! The Tennessee Williams Festival Is Coming

by Pamela Childs | Feb 25, 2024 | Arts & Culture, Explore, Top Picks, What's Up

Mark your calendars because starting on Friday, March 1, Key West will roll out the red carpet for a month-long birthday celebration honoring Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tennessee Williams. Hosted by the Key West Art & Historical Society, the annual...

Pucker Up Buttercup! 
Key West’s 61st Annual Conch Blowing Contest

by Pamela Childs | Feb 25, 2024 | Arts & Culture, Explore, Top Picks, What's Up

Chances are you’ll never see this on “American Idol.” It’s not a stringed instrument, a percussion instrument or anything remotely familiar to most entertainers.  Nonetheless, the conch shell takes center stage in Key West’s music scene each spring when several dozen...

Worth the Stop – Rain or Shine!
 Immerse Yourself at the History of Diving Museum

by Pamela Childs | Feb 13, 2024 | Arts & Culture, Explore, Top Picks, What's Up

Believe it or not, there’s a whole lot more to do in the Keys than just fishing and diving. Not only is there lots of great shopping, but Art and culture are also a big attraction. One museum you won’t want to miss is Islamorada’s History of Diving Museum.
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