It was our lovable pooch Havana who let us know about The Cuban Cultural Exposition at the Key West Botanical Gardens this month. Although she has never been to Cuba, she feels her name is reason enough to have a fondness for the island. Did you know that Key West is closer to Cuba that it is to Miami and that our histories have been entwined for centuries?
Celebrating the Cuban/Key West connection, the Key West Botanical Gardens is hosting The Cuban Cultural Exposition March 7-13. Sunday March 7, 2-4pm come to the Gardens and view the intriguing photography of Cuban refugee vessels. Monday, March 8, 6-8pm come and learn how to make Paella. Tuesday, March 9, 6-8pm enjoy a presentation on A Cuban Botanic Experience. Wednesday, March 10, 6-8pm listen to compelling stories of Key West citizens and their early lives in Cuba. Thursday, March 11, 6-8pm come and take Salsa lessons and dance under the stars. Each of the weeks’ events cost only $10. Culminating the celebration, Saturday, March 13, is the Hot Havana Nights party. 5:30-8:30pm eat a traditional Cuban dinner while enjoying the lively Tropicana show. 7:00-11:00pm Hot Havana Soul perform their renown Salsa beat on the Courtyard Stage, dancing encouraged. $100 for dinner and both shows, $25 general admission for Salsa show only. The show will sell out so book today! keystix.com, or call the Garden at 305-296-1504 or email kwbgs@kwbgs.org.
And although Havana admits that Black Beans & Rice are not her favorite dish (but Caya likes them), our featured restaurant this week is El Meson de Pepe. A family owned and operated Cuban restaurant, located at Mallory Square, this restaurant has a diverse menu with authentic Cuban foods and more. Enjoy a mojito, a delicious meal and listen to, Caribe, the local Salsa Band, play live every night at sunset. See you there!
Warm regards from the Mermaid & The Alligator
Celebrating the Cuban/Key West connection, the Key West Botanical Gardens is hosting The Cuban Cultural Exposition March 7-13. Sunday March 7, 2-4pm come to the Gardens and view the intriguing photography of Cuban refugee vessels. Monday, March 8, 6-8pm come and learn how to make Paella. Tuesday, March 9, 6-8pm enjoy a presentation on A Cuban Botanic Experience. Wednesday, March 10, 6-8pm listen to compelling stories of Key West citizens and their early lives in Cuba. Thursday, March 11, 6-8pm come and take Salsa lessons and dance under the stars. Each of the weeks’ events cost only $10. Culminating the celebration, Saturday, March 13, is the Hot Havana Nights party. 5:30-8:30pm eat a traditional Cuban dinner while enjoying the lively Tropicana show. 7:00-11:00pm Hot Havana Soul perform their renown Salsa beat on the Courtyard Stage, dancing encouraged. $100 for dinner and both shows, $25 general admission for Salsa show only. The show will sell out so book today! keystix.com, or call the Garden at 305-296-1504 or email kwbgs@kwbgs.org.
And although Havana admits that Black Beans & Rice are not her favorite dish (but Caya likes them), our featured restaurant this week is El Meson de Pepe. A family owned and operated Cuban restaurant, located at Mallory Square, this restaurant has a diverse menu with authentic Cuban foods and more. Enjoy a mojito, a delicious meal and listen to, Caribe, the local Salsa Band, play live every night at sunset. See you there!
Warm regards from the Mermaid & The Alligator
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