Think BIG! Artist Letty Nowak’s Work Is Larger Than Life
“Faces of Key West” artist, Letty Nowak, likes to think big. Really big. World-renowned for her unusually large portraits (5’ x 6’), Nowak’s images are both bold and striking. She views her paintings as abstract pieces: blocks of color that she artfully pulls together...
Pucker Up Buttercup! 60th Annual Conch Blowing Contest
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...
Well, Hello, Sista! SeaSister Island Gallery Opens in Key West
One of the things we love most about Key West is the fact that there are so many wonderful art galleries tucked in nooks and crannies all over the island. One of Key West's latest additions is SeaSister Island Gallery, a cool new boutique art gallery recently opened...
Rocking Islamorada – Morada Way’s Arts & Cultural District Shines
Just about anyone who loves sport fishing, knows Islamorada. Nestled in the Upper Keys, and only a little more than an hour’s drive from Miami, this “Village of Islands” has long been a favorite hot spot for big name anglers from around the world. But did you know...
It All Began As A “Clothesline Art Show” – Key West’s Old Island Days Art Festival
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...
Grilled Florida Lobster with Pineapple Habanero Salsa – From Key Largo’s Sol By The Sea
“Rustic Beach Shacks” don’t get any better than Key Largo’s highly acclaimed Sol By The Sea. With its white-washed tables, pastel fabrics, and driftwood benches, the charming decor at this dockside restaurant embraces a dash of Bohemian culture. This signature recipe...
