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- NC legislators want Medicaid reform before expansion Updated: Jul-04-15 12:04 pm
RALEIGH, North Carolina - Despite a key win in the Supreme Court and pressure from liberal activists, North Carolina's legislative leaders said this past week that they have no plans to expand the state's Medicaid rolls through President Barack Obama's 2010 health care law.
- N. Carolina lawmakers take week off despite no final budget Updated: Jul-02-15 4:17 pm
RALEIGH, North Carolina - The North Carolina General Assembly went home Thursday to begin a July 4 weekend followed by a weeklong break despite a chasm between House and Senate proposals on the already overdue state budget.
- Equal protection protests lead to arrests at NC legislature Updated: Jul-01-15 7:13 pm
RALEIGH, North Carolina - More demonstrators at the North Carolina Legislative Building were arrested Wednesday after advocating equal protections for gays, immigrants and the uninsured in the wake of last week's Supreme Court rulings.
- Higher penalties for NC carnival ride accidents approved Updated: Jul-01-15 5:34 pm
RALEIGH, North Carolina - Maximum fines for carnival ride accidents in North Carolina would rise exponentially in legislation that's now passed both chambers in one version or another.
- Rules on app-based car services in NC brokered in Senate Updated: Jul-01-15 2:02 pm
RALEIGH, North Carolina - An agreement setting minimum standards for smartphone-based car services operating in North Carolina has been brokered between the emerging industry and state senators.
- NC autism coverage mandate heading to House floor Updated: Jun-30-15 4:35 pm
RALEIGH, North Carolina - An effort to require North Carolina-regulated health insurance plans to cover autism diagnosis and treatment has cleared what appears to be one of its final hurdles with a House panel's passage.
- Senate, McCrory OK state government funds until budget done Updated: Jun-30-15 3:16 pm
RALEIGH, North Carolina - A stop-gap spending measure to keep North Carolina state government operating for the next six weeks won final approval and was signed into law Tuesday, one day before the start of the new budget year.
- Packaging requirements for e-cigarette liquid in NC approved Updated: Jun-25-15 6:31 pm
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- N. Carolina gay-marriage law may mean long courthouse waits Updated: Jun-11-15 5:47 pm
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- NC House Republicans stick to same Medicaid overhaul plan Updated: Jun-10-15 8:15 pm
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- NC Senate bids $2B corporate, personal tax cuts over 5 years Updated: Jun-10-15 7:26 pm
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- NC Rep. Glazier to resign, will become center's director Updated: Jun-10-15 2:59 pm
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- John Moritz named North Carolina Legislative relief staffer Updated: Jun-10-15 2:27 pm
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Labor Day in the Florida Keys: Visit Key West BrewFest
More than 150 beers and ales, including unique microbrews, are to be on tap at Key West BrewFest, scheduled Thursday through Monday, Aug. 28 through Sept. 1 offering another great reason to stay at Parrot Key Resort this Labor Day weekend
The selection is to include such intriguingly named offerings as Andygator by Abita and Toasted Coconut Porter by Orange Blossom Pilsner. Specialty brews from groups such as the Conch Republic B.U.B.B.A.'s brewing club and shortly-to-open Florida Keys Brewing Company are to be available as well.
BrewFest begins at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, with a beer school featuring the Dogfish Head Brewing Company at the World of Beer, 511 Greene St. A kick-off party is set for 5 p.m. at the Smokin' Tuna Saloon, 4 Charles St., featuring some of the Tuna's craft and specialty beers.
The celebration's centerpiece, the BrewFest Signature Tasting Festival with more than 150 beers from around the world, is set for 4-8 p.m. Saturday on Key West's South Beach at 1405 Duval St. Admission is $35 per person in advance, $40 at the door, or $75 in advance for entry to the tasting and a 3 p.m. VIP hour.
Event information and advance tickets: www.keywestbrewfest.com or 305-295-6519
Mini Lobster Season 2014 in Key West
Hands up if you love bugs!? In the Florida Keys, we refer to lobster with this affectionate phrase and in late July you'll be in for a treat when Mini Lobster Season hits Key West. But you better hurry… it's important to book in advance for this popular crustacean craze. You can download the official lobster mini-season brochure below, or stop by the Lobster Information Booth at mile marker 106 on your drive through the Keys (opening times below). Book your hotel stay or call 866-469-0347.
- Download the official brochure: http://floridakeys.noaa.gov/regs/mc_lobster.pdf
- Lobster Information Booth Open Times:
- July 26th through July 29th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Alternatively, visit the Bahia Honda State Park Sport Lobster Season Mini
Event on July 29th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a brochure
- Follow the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary on Facebook for up to date information
2014 Mini Lobster Season Information
Lasting only 48 hours on July 30th and 31st, Mini Lobster Season brings together a host of lobster lovers, all clawing their way through the coastal waters surrounding Key West to catch the first fresh bugs of the season. It's a long-awaited time of year when the ocean is teeming with the popular crustacean, because lobsters just love to live in warmer temperatures. So, if you're after the freshest and tastiest lobster or you've yet to sample this Keys culinary delight, your taste buds will be tingling at the end of July.
Mini Lobster Season Information and Planning
It is very important to follow all rules and regulations for Mini Lobster Season so make sure to visit the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission website for details.
- Mini Season Regulations: http://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/lobster/
- License and Permit Info: http://myfwc.com/license/recreational/saltwater-fishing/
- Book a Charter Trip (subject to availability): Contact our vacation planning team at 866-469-0347
More Lobster Fun… Key West Lobsterfest: August 7-11, 2014
Visit in August for regular lobster season and enjoy Key West Lobsterfest! Events include a Thursday night lobster boil, Friday night Duval Crawl, Saturday street fair with lobster-inspired culinary creations, a free concert, and a luscious lobster brunch on Sunday. This festive feast celebrates the start of the regular Florida Keys lobster season.
Contact: 305-744-9804 or visit www.keywestlobsterfest.com
Five Top Picks for Local Lobster
If you can't make it for Mini Lobster Season, try our top picks for lobster in Key West during your vacation:
- A&B Lobster House: Enjoy several lobster specialties available
- Blue Heaven: Get your claws on the Lobster Eggs Benedict for breakfast
- Hog Fish Bar & Grill: Go off the beaten path to Stock Island and try the Lobster BLT, Lobster Pot Pie, Fried Lobster Tacos, and Lobster Bisque, all in a dockside setting
- Turtle Kraals: Devour the Lobster Tail at this local Key West icon
- Rusty Anchor: Try the Florida Keys Spiny Lobster
Lobster Fact!
Florida Keys lobsters, known as spiny lobsters, don't have claws and their meat has a slightly chewy sweetness. The most popular way to enjoy lobster in the Keys is to order it grilled with melted butter or steamed and served with Cuban black beans and yellow rice. For the ultimate lobster indulgence, savor it while watching the beautiful Key West sunset with a refreshing cocktail in hand.
Tempted? Book your trip to Parrot Key Resort now to enjoy up to 15% savings.
Your Guide to Summer Events in Key West
When summer arrives in Key West, so does an even brighter, tastier and more vibrant program of events to keep families and groups of travelling friends entertained from June through September.
The island's year-round laid-back atmosphere along with its exciting mix of attractions, water-based activities and beaches, are more than enough to offer the most memorable break in the Florida Keys. Come summertime, this charming atmosphere reaches a whole new level when the streets of Key West host a variety of events in celebration of the island's delectable cuisine and cultural heritage.
Find artistic treasures in tropical gardens
The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden will be showcasing extra special displays until July 31 with 19 beautiful sculptures made of recycled materials. Contemporary artists have created the sculptures, and each one has been placed throughout the popular botanical garden, so be prepared for some unexpected designs as you explore the beauty of this fresh, tropical space.
Indulge in the favorite flavor of Key West
If you're lucky enough to be on summer vacation from July 4th, you will be in for the sweetest of treats. A three-day celebration of Florida's official and delicious dessert, Key Lime Pie, will take place across the island with a variety of events including a pie-eating contest and the challenging attempt to make the largest pie ever. The Key Lime Festival is not to be missed.
Explore Mel Fisher's famous salvage vessel
Mel Fisher, the American treasure hunter from the 1600′s, will be celebrated during an annual four-day event from July 10 – 14. The Mel Fisher Days celebration marks the anniversary of Fisher's discovery of the shipwrecked Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Atocha, and the event is perfect for families and treasure-hunting enthusiasts. For the first time since the 1980s, Mel Fisher's famous 90′ treasure salvage vessel, JB Magruder, will be on display at the dock behind Schooner's Wharf where you can talk with the crew and discover the equipment used to uncover treasure.
Celebrate Key West's literary legend
The work of legendary Key West author, Ernest Hemingway, will be celebrated during the 34th annual Hemingway Days event, taking place this year from July 15 – 20. His literary accomplishments and love for the island he called home throughout the 1930s will be marked with a range of celebrations, including literary readings, a theatrical premiere, short story competition, fishing tournament, a museum exhibit of rare Hemingway memorabilia, a Look-a-like Contest at Sloppy Joe's bar and a party marking Hemingway's birthday.
Love lobster
With the opening of Lobster Season comes the biggest party of the summer with thousands of lobster lovers descending on Key West for four days of gastronomic fun from August 7 through 10. The event launches with the Lobster Boil on Thursday night followed by the Lobsterfest Duval Crawl on Friday night immediately after sunset. There will also be a free concert and street fair on Saturday and an indulgent Sunday brunch to close the event.
Sit back and sip the best beer
Over Labor Day weekend, August 28 – September 1, Brewfest will return to Key West bringing with it over 150 beers and micro-beers on tap. To sample the very best of this popular tipple, you can indulge at a variety of events, including beer dinners, beer brunches, happy hour parties, pool parties, late-night parties, seminars and the Signature Tasting Festival Event.
Call 855-327-7200 to book your summer vacation at Parrot Key Resort.
4th of July in Key West: Prepare to Celebrate with Family Fun
Every year in Key West, families and friends join together on July 4th to celebrate Independence Day with picnics, parades, beachside barbecues, spectacular firework displays and a generous slice of the famous Key Lime Pie. With so many options for families, Parrot Key Resort is the perfect choice for a July 4th escape to Key West.
During the July 4th weekend, a variety of celebrations will keep the party spirit high, including the Key Lime Pie Festival (July 3 – 5). There's every excuse to indulge in Key West's favorite flavor during this festival while enjoying a number of highlights, including a Key lime pie-eating contest, a Miss Key Lime Pageant, and the unveiling of an impressive 9 foot-wide pie which will be served up on Greene Street, just off Duval Street.
All over Key West, the beaches will be filled with families enjoying picnics and barbecues. Favorite beaches on the island include Smathers Beach which boasts a half mile stretch of sandy man-made beach with restrooms, ample parking, concession stands, chair rentals, bike paths, picnic tables, volleyball nets and watersports rentals. Parrot Key Resort offers complimentary shuttle service to Smathers Beach.
Independence Day parties will also be in full flow during the nightly Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square. With arts and crafts, street performers, food carts and thousands of locals and visitors, the atmosphere is electric and will be even more special on July 4th when the sun sinks into the Gulf of Mexico. Fireworks will begin on the White Street Pier at 9 p.m., courtesy of the Key West Rotary Club. You can enjoy excellent views for free, from Higgs Beach. Call 855-327-7200 to book your stay today.
VOTE: Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards
Winning a prize that takes you overseas on an exclusive trip of a lifetime is one of the most desirable prizes to be rewarded, and the only way to win it is to be in it! So if you're currently on a lunch break in the office or catching up on all the latest online news, take a few minutes out to vote for the Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards and you'll be raising your chances of winning the ultimate travel prize.
For more than 25 years, Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards have produced the most trusted and comprehensive listings of your favorite hotels, resorts, cities, islands, airlines, and cruise lines. This year, we're excited to see Parrot Key Resort included in the survey and voters are being asked to recommend their experiences during their vacation or business trip. Just a few minutes of your time spent reminiscing your trip can help Condé Nast compile their listings which will be published in November, and in turn you could win one of two getaways.
Follow this link to vote http://www.cntraveler.
Spring Into Summer: 7-Day Sale in Key West
Save up to 25% in Key West at Parrot Key Resort
It's time to break out your luggage, pack the sunblock and book a last minute spring break escape, or plan ahead for your Key West summer vacation. It's been a long, cold winter and you deserve a slice of paradise in the sunshine-filled Florida Keys complete with white sand beaches, spectacular sunsets, delicious dining and fun around every corner. That's why we're giving you the perfect chance to book now and enjoy a discount at Parrot Key Resort with in our Spring Into Summer 7-Day Sale. You can even reap more rewards from our sale by entering to win a two-night stay at Parrot Key Resort!
For a limited time only, we're offering up to 25% off stays when you book by March 17, 2014. Whether you're planning a fun family vacation, a getaway with friends or a romantic retreat, you can enjoy up to 15% savings on an escape in March and April, or book a summer vacation and save up to 25% on stays through September 22.
Offering simple luxury and welcoming southern hospitality, Parrot Key Resort is the ultimate oasis of calm and ease. You can spend carefree days lounging by one of our four sparkling pools all nestled among picturesque tropical gardens, or head to nearby Smathers Beach via our complimentary shuttle service.
Whether you choose to stay in one of our spacious guestrooms, one or two-bedroom suites, or a fabulous three-bedroom villa, you will experience a haven of relaxation at an affordable price making Parrot Key Resort the ideal hideaway for families and couples.
With great discounts on bookings this spring and summer, you can sit back and make the most of all that Key West and the resort have to offer. Families will love the Key West Aquarium, the Conch Tour Train and the Key West Shipwreck Museum. Couples on a romantic break, can indulge in leisurely lunches in Key West's many sidewalk cafes, or splash out on a Sunset Watersports dinner cruise.
Book early and take advantage of our Spring Into Summer 7-Day Sale for a vacation of a lifetime. All you have to do is like us on Facebook and enter your email address on our sale page to receive our exclusive booking link. Your next stay in paradise is just few clicks away.
Call 877-676-1826 to speak with an onsite vacation planner
Music, Mojitos and Mardi Gras Moments in Key West This May
Key West Songwriter's Festival in May 2014
Key West's party spirit is set to soar this spring to the tune of the annual Songwriters' Festival, the largest of its kind in the world, which will take over the island for five days from May 7th through 11th.
All images are compliments of the Key West Songwriter's Festival
As you venture from one venue to another during your vacation, you'll be greeted by a diverse line-up featuring over 100 songwriters all delivering unique "Key West-only" moments, including informal adaptations of Nashville's signature in-the-round acoustic showcases. At the peak of the event will be the enticing, colorful street concert adding a Mardi Gras feel to the festival.
A Festival Line-up That Can't be "Beat"
With some of the biggest names in the world of songwriting descending on Key West for the festival, we're excited to see a phenomenal line-up of headliners including Kacey Musgraves, Sara Evans, Anders Osborne, Robert Earl Keen, Kree Harrison, DJ DU, Matraca Berg, Tony Joe White and Dean Dillon.
For more details on the line-up and show schedule during the Songwriters' Festival, visit www.keywestsongwritersfestival.com.
10 Toe-Tapping Live Music Venues in Key West
If you can't make this year's May festival, Key West has an array of live music venues throughout the year to get you in a toe-tapping mood. The island is famed for many types of music, from techno, hip hop, jazz and raggae, to calypso, blues, country and western, so a night out will always feature a show that appeals to all musical tastes. Here are our top ten recommendations for live music venues in Key West:
Schooner Wharf Bar, 22 William Street. Laid-back, comfortable and oozing with character, this bar is just a few blocks away from Duval Street and overlooks the harbor. It's popular for its live music, friendly service and rustic charm.
Little Room Jazz Club, 821 Duval Street. Renowned for being Key West's finest blues lounge, the cosy Little Room Jazz Club is on the quieter side of Duval Street. It's one of the top local spots for sipping beer whilst enjoying some of the island's best jazz.
Smokin' Tuna Saloon, 4 Charles Street. This popular venue is home base for the Songwriter Festival. Throughout the year it stages some of Key West's hottest acts with a music schedule on offer every night alongside a tempting menu of fresh seafood.
Sloppy Joe's, 201 Duval Street. Famed for being Ernest Hemingway's favorite watering hole, Sloppy Joe's is one of the most iconic bars in Key West. Expect a lively party atmosphere with its regular live music schedule.
Willie T's, 525 Duval Street. If it's a cool mojito you fancy whilst checking out the latest quality live music acts, head to Willie T's. The mojitos here are legendary and the walls are decorated with dollar bills from patrons past.
Island Dogs, 505 Front Street. One of Key West's coolest hang-outs, you'll find live music most nights at Island Dogs where the Key Lime Pie Martini is a must-try, along with the chargrilled oysters.
Hog's Breath Saloon, 400 Front Street. Locals and visitors have been coming to Hog's Breath Saloon for around 25 years for its daily schedule of live music and friendly service.
Green Parrot Bar, 601 Whitehead Street. Another Key West icon, Green Parrot Bar is loved by locals and welcomes visitors every night with its exciting line-up of live music which makes the venue fun and bursting with energy.
Turtle Kraals, 231 Margaret Street. Catch the latest live music from the harbor-based Turtle Kraals which not only offers the best views of the Key West Historic Seaport, but serves up a refreshing selection of drinks, including the delicious Key Lime Margarita.
Bull and Whistle Bar, 224 Duval Street. Here you'll find two bars under one roof with live music showcased on the Bull stage. The party atmosphere entices large crowds most nights, making it one of Key West's most popular venues for musical entertainment.
For more details on the Key West Songwriter's Festival, visit www.keywestsongwritersfestival.com.
Sculpture Key West Spices up the Island With Amazing Outdoor Art
Sculpture Key West is a unique (and free) Key West art exhibition that places selected artworks in the community for your enjoyment. Sculpture Key West believes that art isn't something we should have to make plans to see, or buy a ticket to visit. Instead, they believe that art belongs in our everyday environment where we can bump into it, where it can unexpectedly alter our day and our world. Artists from eight states are represented in the exhibition and their works are showcased in a wide variety of traditional and experimental media. Some sculptures were constructed on site, while some incorporate native materials such as local plant life. The exhibit is available for viewing through March 23, 2014 at West Martello Tower and adjoining Higgs Beach in Key West.
Artist John Martini's sculpture art can be seen around Parrot Key Resort and some of his works are also part of the Sculpture Key West exhibit. Scroll down to see some of Martini's work, along with other amazing art sculptures. View the Sculpture Key West Facebook Page
Eric Troffkin, "Communications Vine," 2013
Welded red and white steel tubing
40″ L x 3.5′ W
Sunil Garg, "Will They Too Soon Be Gone"
Predator No1
Wire mesh, nylon thread, air currents, programmed RGB lights
Adam Russell, "Watchmen," 2013
3 ceramic sculptures approximately 85″ tall
Darryl Lauster, "Homage to Brancusi," 2013
Welded steel and high fired porcelain
11′ 2″ tall, various dimensions
John Martini, "Big Rat," 2013
Welded Steel
85″ x 74″ x 38″
Bill Lorraine, "Man Looking Up," 2013
Carved out of indigenous stone, Miami Oolite
15″ tall x 23″ x 12″
Pedestal 10′ tall x 24″ x 15″
James Racchi, "Untitled Column," 2013
Polychromed steel
48″ high x 20″ W x 18″ D
Lorrie Fredette, "Evade Invasion," 2013
Beeswax, tree resin, muslin, brass, nylon line
11′ H x 36″ W x 36″ D (approximate)
Gereon Krebber, "Conchie," 2012
Cast concrete, variable dims
Joel Erland and Kate Kaman, "Conch Republic," 2013
3 Forton glass fiber reinforced concrete
5′ max length in any direction
Ursula Clark, "Palm Goddess," 2013
Palms, branches, shells, pods and stones as embellishments
10″ H x 6′ in diameter bottom of skirt
John Martini, "A Blakean Tale," 2011
Welded Steel
96.5″ tall
Simran Johnston, "Untitled: Semi Circle 1 and 2," 2013
Sticks, plaster, paint polyurethane, nylon 6′ x 4.5′ and 2.5′ x 4″
Richard Brachman, "Tank" (Camouflaged), 2013
Wood, chick wire, vines, leaves, sticks, coconuts
6′ W x 10′ L
William Bennett, "Belly Scepter," 1987 – 2013
Laminated stone, steel, bronze, plastic, gold leaf
86″ x 13″ x 13″
Liliana Crespi, "Shadows," 2013
6 life size figures: wire crocheted
72″x 15″ x 8″ ea
2014 Key West Food and Wine Festival to Tempt Appetites Jan. 22-26
Fans of fine food and stellar vintages can indulge their appetites for both at the 2014 Key West Food and Wine Festival scheduled Wednesday through Sunday, Jan. 22-26. Parrot Key Resort is offering a special Key West Food and Wine Festival Package for event-goers that includes overnight accommodations, a complimentary bottle of wine and tickets to "Duval Uncorked."
View the Key West Food and Wine Festival Package at Parrot Key Resort
What is the Key West Food and Wine Festival
Now in its fifth year, the edible extravaganza spotlights Key West's lively culinary scene, talented chefs, indigenous ingredients and multifaceted flavors through gourmet galas and tastings, food and wine seminars and only–in–Key West experiences.
Food and Wine Festival Highlights
Highlights include Duval Uncorked, a stroll down Key West's renowned Duval Street from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean, set for 3:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. The avenue is to become a mile-long culinary showplace, tempting attendees with forays into restaurants, bars, galleries and boutiques.
Also highlighted is the "Save the Turtles" pierside grand tasting in Key West's Historic Seaport, which during the mid-1900s was the center of the island's now defunct turtle harvesting industry. Planned for 5-7 p.m. at 231 Margaret St., the event features samples of Sea Turtle Reserve red and white wines produced by California's Weibel Family Vineyards. A portion of the event's proceeds is earmarked for the Sea Turtle Conservancy to support protection of the species.
Among other standout events are a barefoot evening beach party, seminars on topics ranging from pinot noir to the origins of Key lime pie, wine strolls in three island neighborhoods, a tour and tasting at Key West's new rum distillery, an outdoor artisan wine market, a French masquerade dance party and the Master Chef's Classic tasting and competition.
Offbeat Adventures
In addition, offbeat adventures are scheduled that combine food and fun. Among them are a quirky afternoon of coconut bowling in historic Bahama Village, an indulgent "bean to bar" chocolate experience and a traditional Key West shrimp boil beside the working shrimp docks.
Tickets and Information
Exclusive VIP passes are available covering admission to multiple festival events, as are tickets for individual events.
Festival information and ticketing: www.keywestfoodandwinefestival.com
Updated: Christmas in Key West and Festive Events
Here is an updated list to our original post of festive fun in Key West!
The Florida Keys and Key West offer an array of festive fun during the holiday season. From holiday events, lighted boat parades, and more… Key West is just the place to enjoy the festive spirit. Parrot Key Resort will also get you in a jolly mood with our lighted Christmas tree and exterior festive light decorations.
Parrot Key Resort offers great family accommodation options during the holidays with up to 3-bedroom options to choose from. View our accommodation options here or enjoy a range of festive activity below, in and around Key West!
Festive Holiday Events Around Key West
Image by Florida Keys News Bureau
Now through Sunday, Dec. 22
Holiday Photos with a Dolphin at Dolphin Research Center (Marathon)
At Dolphin Research Center, mile marker (MM) 59 bayside on Grassy Key, visitors who participate in the Meet the Dolphin program also can pose with the dolphins for a holiday photo. Visitors can bring their holiday-themed props to pose with, and DRC's experienced photographers will shoot the pictures using high-resolution digital cameras. The program is offered several times each day on a walk-in basis and costs $25 per person in addition to general admission prices. The photos are supplied on a flash drive for $20 for one person or $35 for multiple people in the same shot. Group size is limited to four people. Contact: 305-289-1121 or www.dolphins.org
Wednesday, Nov. 27, 6 p.m.
Key West Holiday Fest (Key West)
The harbor walk along the Historic Seaport at the Key West Bight, stretching from Greene Street to Grinnell Street, is to be festively lit from rooftops to the sea for the holiday season. Celebrate with holiday events, browse at local shops and galleries and relax at waterfront restaurants and watering holes. This and other seaport festivities are part of the inaugural Key West Holiday Fest. Contact: www.KeyWestChristmas.org or www.KeyWestHolidayFest.com
Sunday, Dec. 1, 8 p.m.
"The Messiah" (Key West)
As many as 90 singers from around the Florida Keys participate in the annual performance of George Frideric Handel's holiday masterpiece. Directed by Dean Walters, the 31st consecutive production is to be staged at Key West United Methodist Church at the corner of Eaton and Simonton streets, and admission is free. Contact: 305-296-2392
Friday, Dec. 6, 8 p.m.
Keys Chorale 2013 Holiday Concert (Key West)
The Keys Chorale will present a holiday concert at the Key West United Methodist Church, corner of Eaton and Simonton streets. Tickets are $20 for general admission. Contact: 305-849-1474 or www.keystix.com
Saturday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m.
Key West Holiday Parade (Key West)
The island city shows its holiday spirit with this annual hometown parade. Featuring marching groups and motorized and nonmotorized floats, the festive procession traditionally draws entries from churches, civic organizations, businesses and neighborhood and school groups. Starting at Truman Avenue and White Street, it proceeds down Truman to Duval, where it takes a right and continues on to Eaton Street. Contact: 305-809-3881 or visit www.keywestcity.com
Saturday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Big Pine & Lower Keys Island Art Festival (Big Pine Key)
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Schooner Wharf Bar & Galley Lighted Boat Parade (Key West)
Festively decorated kayaks, fishing craft and schooners are to glitter in Key West's Historic Seaport during the 23rd annual Schooner Wharf Bar Lighted Boat Parade. The Gerald Adams Elementary School Steel Your Heart Band kicks off the festivities at 6 p.m. singing holiday favorites, followed by popular family band The Doerfels. Spectators can view the dozens of participating vessels from resorts, bars and restaurants in and around the Historic Seaport. Contact: 305-292-3302 or www.schoonerwharf.com
Sunday, Dec. 15, 1-3 p.m.
Christmas on the Farm 2013 (Stock Island, Key West)
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Sunday, Dec. 15, 3 p.m.
Southernmost Christmas Tree Celebration (Key West)
Holiday revelers enjoy free conch chowder and then board Conch Tour Trains to proceed to the continental United States' Southernmost Point to set up the southernmost Christmas tree at sunset overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The event is an annual community thank-you party presented by the Monroe Association for ReMAR Cable Citizens. The fun starts at 1401 Seminary St. Contact: 305-294-9526
Friday and Saturday, Dec. 27-28, 4-7 p.m.
54th Annual Key West House & Garden Tours (Key West)
Presented by the Old Island Restoration Foundation, the annual self-guided tours showcase festively dressed Key West homes and gardens. Tickets are $30 and proceeds benefit the Old Island Restoration Foundation's museums, collection and education, grant and scholarship programs. Contact: 305-294-9501 or www.oirf.org
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Tuesday, Dec. 31, just before midnight
Key West New Year's Eve Celebrations (Key West)
The Southernmost City celebrates New Year's Eve with a "conch shell drop" at Sloppy Joe's Bar, 201 Duval St.; the descent of a super-sized red high-heel shoe carrying drag queen Sushi at the Bourbon St. Pub/New Orleans House complex, 724 Duval St.; the splash of a huge replica Key lime wedge into a massive margarita glass at Ocean Key Resort's Sunset Pier and the descent of a pirate wench from atop a tall ship's mast in the island city's Historic Seaport. Contact: 305-296-2388, ext. 121, for the conch shell drop; 305-293-9800 for the high-heel drop; 305-295-7005 for the Key lime splash and 305-292-3302 for the descent of the pirate wench
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Jay Dee's musical beginnings were a bit more formal than his partner's (Madlib). "Since elementary (school), I've always been taking some type of music class," he explains. "And also in church, taking piano and drum lessons. " Then the hip-hop bug bit. "When I heard (Run DMC's) 'Sucker MCs' and (Whodini's) 'Big Mouth', it made me curious to how the beats were made. Those song were the first time I heard the beats that weren't melodic - just drums. Being someone who was taking drum lessons at the time, that made me real curious. That led me into deejaying, which slowly led to me doing parties and that led me into production." It's a little known fact that Dilla plays quite a few instruments. "My specialties are more drums and keyboards. I play the cello, violin, the trombone... a lot of little weird instruments." (Listeners got a small taste of Jay's live side on "Welcome To Detroit"'s Donald Byrd cover "Think Twice".)
Jay Dee paid dues doing production for cats like Pharcyde ("Runnin'", "Drop", "Somethin That Means Somethin"), Skillz ("It's Goin Down", "The Jam") and countless joints for A Tribe Called Quest (a personal favorite being the monstrous "Wordplay"), but came to prominence as one third of Slum Village, who arrived with the volumes 1 and 2 of the "Fantastic" series. "Volume 1 came about when I was first working with Tip," he says. "I used to go out of town a whole lot, so when I came back to the D for a while, cats were talking about 'let's put something out, let's do something'. So, in not even more than two days, they (T3 and Baatin) came over and laid all the vocals to no beats, just a metronome click. After that, I made some joints for two or three days. Everybody was tired, about to pass out. On the fifth day, we went to Kinkos'. It was supposed to be cassette only, something to get some type of buzz."
It may have been a demo then, but it's since become quite the collector's item, bootlegged many times over. It also eventually got them signed, leading to the release of Volume 2. "We made that when everything else coming out was real harsh and hardcore. We always tried to do what everybody wasn't doing, so that abum was directed towards the females, really. We had a couple of songs on there for the DJ's and production heads, but the majority of the album was real soft. Then when we came out, finally, that's when everybody else was doing soft sh*t." Slum had quite the guest list for that album, including the almighty Pete Rock. "That was like one of my idols. After all those years of buying his stuff and wondering how he chopped this and that, to see him at work was crazy. He's really, really into his sh*t. He inspires me every day, because I know when I'm sleeping, he's not. He makes beats all damn day."
Slum village's material was bootlegged crazily while they dealt with label issues, and Dilla's still wrestling with the bootleg monster as an unauthorized version of Frank-N-Dank's "48 Hours" has popped up on the net. "48 Hours" came during Jay Dee's involvement with MCA, and there were actually tow different versions. "They wanted a version however we felt, then they wanted a version with no samples at all. The version the bootleggers got a hold of is the one I didnt like.
Well, Jay's not dealing with MCA anymore, and has a slew of projects dropping on Groove Attack, the first of which was this year's "Ruff Draft" EP. "That was a quickie. I did it in four or five days, turned it in and had wax in ten days. If Im not doing beats for somebody, I make stuff for me to drive around and listen to, and that was one of those projects. I was just doing me. That' s why it was called the 'Ruff Draft' EP". Dilla's next EP, "The Verdict", is on the way.
So what's on the horizon? For one, Dilla's doing the majority of Common's next album. "We're going straight dirt!" he exclaims. "We're going straight back to 'Resurrection' with this one, the 'Take It EZ' Common. He's experimented with a lot of sh*t, so we're taking it back to the rawness." He's also working on Busta's next one, which will also include a Madlib beat originally intended for "Champion Sound". Other artists include Erykah Badu, Vivian Green and Bilal. "This time around, instead of the token one or two tracks I'm more into doing half or the majority of albums."
The future holds a lot for the Jaylib team. Stay plugged in and you'll never run out of ear candy. For now go get a copy of "Champion Sound" and have at it. Just keep a neck-brace handy - and don't say you weren't warned.
Q-Tip: "That kinda changed my whole way of thinking on production. A friend of mine from the D put me up o the whole Native Tongue movement. It was definitely left field.
Pete Rock: "That was just dirty. I bought an SP-12 back then, so I used to vibe on all his stuff. I'm still a fan of Pete Rock. Definitely the gritty sh*t."
Rick Rubin: "That' s the old school; the PE joints, the Ice Cube joints. He used to have a thousand elements in one beat."
King Of Chill: "That's just... man! The I Don't Care Audio Two joints, the MC Lyte 'Stop, Look & Listen'... those were beats that really, really inspired me. They had their own little chapter."
Prince: "When I found out he played the drums, guitar and everything on his songs back in the day, it really inspired me 'cause I was along the same lines, messing around with a lot of instruments."
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Rain in Pompeii Causes Additional Collapses
Monday, March 03, 2014
ROME, ITALY—Heavy rains in Pompeii have triggered the collapse of a tomb wall in the necropolis of Porta Nocera and part of an arch supporting the Temple of Venus. According to a Reuters report in The Guardian, Italy's Culture Minister, Dario Franceschini, called an emergency meeting of officials for a report on the reasons for the collapses and to verify that routine maintenance had occurred at the ancient site.
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