Hot Havana Nights at the Tropical Garden & Forest

The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden's annual Hot Havana Nights is always the HOTTEST PARTY on the island! Saturday, April 13. VIP guests will enjoy an authentic Cuban dinner catered by Small Chef at Large and open bar from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the beautiful Waterfall Courtyard. During which their senses will be tantalized by a vivacious performance by Miguel Cruz & The Tropical Dreams featuring Dayami. If you select to join in after the VIP dinner, Frank Diaz and the sounds of Havana Soul, the steamy Cuban Orquesta, begins at 7:30 p.m. on the Lakeside Terrace. Wear your dancing shoes and bring your best moves because the awesome sound of this 10-piece band is sure to move you! Mojitos, cash bar and light fare will all be available for purchase to fuel your dance fever. This HOT benefit always sells out so make your reservations early! VIP Seating and General Admission tickets available. Spend a tropical night under the stars and indulge in the Cuban essence of the Keys.  Contact: 305-296-1504 Email: KWBGS@kwbgs.org

2013 Florida Keys Ocean Festival

Certainly one of the top reasons visitors flock to our island every year is the amazing Gulf waters that surround us.  We truly have a unique marine eco-system and boast the only coral reef system in the United States.  This weekend, Saturday March 30 from 11am-6pm the island celebrates the ocean, and gathers together for music, food, educational activities and more.  The Florida Keys Ocean Festival takes places at the Truman Waterfront in front of the Eco-Discovery Center.   Free Admission, free parking and live music all day long.  The festival has great education tools for kids such as touch tanks and learning activities as well as face-painting and balloons. And for the adults there will be beer and cocktails, shopping, food and more.  Visit with the notorious Wyland and view the more than 30 non-profit and conservation exhibitors.  Plan on stopping in at the festival and after you can head to the fabulous State Park Beach and swim in the warm Gulf Stream waters. See you there!  For more information visit www.keysoceanfest.org.

Adam Scott Rote Galleries presents: The Art of Cinema

Join in, this Saturday March 23, on a Key West artsy experience and meet some superstars! The official opening celebration of the Adam Scott Rote Galleries, at 608 Duval St. is to be highlighted with a special exhibit, "The Art of Cinema," with special guests Burt Reynolds, Angie Dickinson and Tippi Hedren. These legendary actors have become fan's of Rote's work and will make guest appearances to sign their names to pieces featuring their iconic images from the silver screen. Burt Reynolds and Angie Dickinson come together at Rote's Gallery to sign a piece featuring a scene from "Sam Whiskey." Tippi is featured in Rote's version of a scene from Hitchcock's "Marnie." The public is invited to witness the autographing of these pieces, which will be for sale in the gallery. The artist will debut original paintings and special unique works in mixed media at the event, open from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.