During the month of March stop in at 513 Truman Avenue (Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5) and explore the comprehensive Tennessee Williams exhibit. Known as one of the greatest 20th century American playwrights, he is also one of Key Wests most loved icons. His works such as The Glass Menagerie, A Streetcar Named Desire and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and many others are classics of the American stage which earned him two Pulitzer Prizes, Tony Awards, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, as well as many other literary awards.
Tennessee Williams visited and lived in Key West from 1941 until his death in 1983. It is believed that he wrote the final draft of Street Car Named Desire while staying at the La Concha Hotel in Key West in 1947. He established residence here in 1949 and in 1950 bought the house at 1431 Duncan Street that was his home for 34 years. He was part of the literary movement that resulted in Key West and the Florida Keys being recognized as a haven for artists.
In commemoration of our dear Tennessee, Key West will be celebrating his103rd birthday during the month of March. Events planned include a series of four classic movies adapted from Tennessee Williams' award winning plays being shown at the Tropic Cinema, a Poetry Contest, an Artist Challenge, two receptions and an exhibit of original paintings by Tennessee Williams at the Custom House. Wednesday, March 26, a reception honoring the 103rd birthday of Tennessee Williams and his life in Key West is to be held at the Tennessee Williams Key West Exhibit, 513 Truman Ave, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For event schedules and more information visit: http://twkw.org/index.html
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