by Pamela Childs | Mar 4, 2019 | Explore, What's Up
Forgive me but I don’t like yoga and chanting just isn’t my “thang.” When I want to chill, there is one place, in particular, that I like to go. It’s tucked just a few miles from Old Town Key West yet far away from the maddening crowds of Duval Street.That’s where...
by Pamela Childs | Mar 4, 2019 | Good Eats, What's Up
Every March, I look forward to the Original Marathon Seafood Festival. Now In its 43rd year, this affordable foodie fair, which takes place on Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10, celebrates the bounty of local fishermen with gourmet delicacies from the waters of...
by Pamela Childs | Feb 11, 2019 | Explore, What's Up
Back in 1965, they called it the “Clothesline Art Show.” It was a small Key West affair intended to raise renovation money for the historic building at 301 Front Street, now the home of the Key West Art Center. At the time, local artists actually used clothespins to...
by Pamela Childs | Jan 28, 2019 | Explore, What's Up
As talent contests go, American Idol, is one of network television’s biggest ratings juggernaut and its success is unparalleled in broadcasting history. It’s also the inspiration for Key West’s own “Aqua Idol, ”a special fundraising event staged each Tuesday from 6:30...
by Pamela Childs | Jan 14, 2019 | Explore, What's Up
On Saturday, February 2 and Sunday, February 3, more than 70 fine artists and craftsmen gather together for the prestigious Pigeon Key Art Festival in Marathon. Held as a fundraiser for the tiny historic island of Pigeon Key just off the famous 7 Mile Bridge, this...
by Pamela Childs | Jan 14, 2019 | Features, Good Eats, What's Up
Mark loves terrific food. Mark loves great wine. And, oh, does Mark ever love to party! So in 2009, it wasn’t surprising that Mark Certonio, lover of all fine things, co-founded the Key West Food & Wine Festival. Now in it’s 10th year, it’s one of the hottest...
