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<description>The Official Florida Keys and Key West Web Site is your Premier Travel Guide to the Florida Keys: Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Lower Keys, Key West.  Accommodations, Real Estate, Diving &amp; Snorkeling, Fishing &amp; Boating, Museums &amp; Tours, Restaurants &amp; Bars, Theaters &amp; Art Galleries, Events and more.  Brought to you by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council.</description>
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<copyright>Copyright 2009, Monroe County Tourist Development Council</copyright>
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	<title><![CDATA[11/20/2009 "An Evening of Dance"]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.keystix.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Presented by Coffeemill Dance Studio, the performance is to feature Key West Contemporary Dance Company’s lively spin on the classic Nutcracker ... “Cracked!” choreographed by Kyla Piscopink. Plus, ‘Key West Contemporary Dance Company’ and student dancers in Prokoviev’s much loved “Peter and the Wolf,” choreographed by Penny Leto and Francine Kreinces. Tickets $20,$25 and $35 ($15 student tickets available at door day of concert). Showtime 8 p.m., Tennessee Williams Theater. 
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	<title><![CDATA[11/21/2009 WomanKind’s 9th Annual Survivors Reunion Concert]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[The Survivors, a tropical fusion band popular in Key West during the 80s, return to perform. Guests can dance in the sand on Higgs Beach and enjoy a BBQ dinner. Band to play from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets $20 in advance at Salute, Blue Heaven Gift Shop, WomanKind (3142 Northside Dr.), Good Food Conspiracy (Big Pine) and Centennial Bank branches in Key West, Summerland and Big Pine. Tickets $25 at the door. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[11/29/2009 - 12/6/2009 Pirates in Paradise 2009]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.piratesinparadise.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Historic Key West and Fort Taylor transform into a pirates' stronghold with over 150 pirate entertainers. Tall ships, sea battles, arts and crafts, pirate sails, a living history encampment and nonstop entertainment!]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[12/1/2009 - 1/31/2010 A Very Merry 1940s Christmas at the White House!]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.com/key-west/president-truman-calendar.htm</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[See a collection of a number of WW II and 1940s Christmas decorations that bring holiday cheer to the LWH reflecting that period. Also on display is the Presidential Christmas Card collection of cards sent by the Presidents and First Ladies to staff and supporters. Admission tickets $15, discounts for seniors and children. Visit web site for details.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[12/4/2009 - 12/5/2009 FKCC Keys Chorale Holiday Concerts]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.keystix.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[This annual event will feature the Magnificat by Monteverdi, and Laud to the Nativity by Respighi. The second half of the concert will feature holiday favorites for the entire family. Showtime 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday 2 p.m. matinee at Tennessee Williams Theatre. Call for ticket prices.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[12/5/2009 Key West Holiday Parade]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Local leaders, civic clubs and churches share their holiday spirit by parading through historic Key West.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[12/11/2009 - 12/12/2009 Historic Lighted Inn Tours]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.keywestinntour.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Discover the history and holiday spirit of Key West by touring beautifully decorated historic inns. The tours include creative offerings by local chefs, artists, writers and performers. 
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	<title><![CDATA[12/12/2009 Key West Lighted Boat Parade]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Decorated and lighted boats cruise through Key West Harbor and the waters of the Historic Seaport. The Gerald Adams Elementary School Steel Your Heart Band kicks off the festivities at 6:00 pm with a set of holiday tunes and standards on stage at Schooner Wharf, followed by the high energy Robert Douglas Band with Raven Cooper. Sponsored by Schooner Wharf Bar.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[12/17/2009 - 1/9/2010 Waterfront Playhouse presents: Twelve Angry Men]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.waterfrontplayhouse.org/html/12angrymen.html</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Twelve jurors. Twelve walks of life. And only two ways to rule: Guilty or Not Guilty. When a 16-year-old boy is accused of murdering his father, his fate is left in the hands of a dozen men. What seems like an open-and-shut case becomes a twisted puzzle as evidence is revealed and prejudices are exposed. Showtime 8 p.m.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[12/18/2009 - 12/19/2009 Historic Lighted Inn Tours]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.keywestinntour.com/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Discover the history and holiday spirit of Key West by touring beautifully decorated historic inns. The tours include creative offerings by local chefs, artists, writers and performers.
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	<title><![CDATA[12/29/2009 - 12/30/2009 50th Annual Key West House & Garden Tours

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	<link>http://www.oirf.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Tour a series of elegant and unique homes of Key West decorated for the holidays! Proceeds help benefit the Old Island Restoration Foundation. Presented by the Old Island Restoration Foundation, this house and garden tour offers a rare opportunity to see inside some of Key West's magnificent, charming and tropical residences. 
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	<title><![CDATA[12/30/2009 Key West Pops Orchestra presents: Home For the Holidays]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.keywestpops.org/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Alumni vocal and instrumental soloists are set to return to the Pops for this 7:30 p.m. performance at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 401 Duval Street; including Clinton Curtis, Daniel Curtis, Ralph Garcia, Stephanie Leone, Lina Robles, Carmen Rodriguez and Joe Lowe. Tickets $20, students & military $15, kids under 12 free. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[12/31/2009 Key West New Year's Eve Celebrations]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[The Southernmost City celebrates with a conch shell drop at Sloppy Joe's Bar, 201 Duval St.; a descending 6-foot red high heel shoe carrying drag queen Sushi at the Bourbon Street Pub/New Orleans House complex, 724 Duval St.; and a pirate wench descending from a tall ship mast in the island city's Historic Seaport. 
Call (305) 296-2388, (305) 293-9800 and (305) 292-3302.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[1/7/2010 - 1/10/2010 28th Annual Key West Literary Seminar]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.kwls.org/lit/2010/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[The seminar’s 2010 topic is “Clearing The Sill of the World,” a celebration of 60 years of American poetry in honor of Richard Wilbur.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[1/15/2010 - 1/16/2010 50th Annual Key West Historic House & Garden Tours

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	<link>http://www.oirf.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Tour a series of elegant and unique private homes of Key West. Complimentary Conch Tour Train transportation is provided to whisk you from house to house. Proceeds help benefit the Old Island Restoration Foundation. Admission $25 per person.
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	<title><![CDATA[1/15/2010 Waterfront Playhouse presents: Everybody's Girl, A Concert With Vicki Roush]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.waterfrontplayhouse.org/html/vicki.html</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[One of Key West's most beloved singers and personalities, Vicki is a powerhouse vocalist that's sure to blow the roof off. She's performed on all of the stages of Key West, as well as clubs, bars and the occasional street corner. Showtime 8 p.m.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[1/16/2010 5th Annual Florida Keys Seafood Festival]]></title>
	
	<link>http://monroe.ifas.ufl.edu/environment/env_seafood_fest.shtml</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[A family-friendly event with local fresh Keys seafood, drinks, marine-related crafts, youth activities, and live music. Free admission; hours open from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.  Bayview Park at Truman Avenue and Eisenhower Drive.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[1/16/2010 - 4/16/2010 Sculpture Key West]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.sculpturekeywest.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[This stunning art exhibit showcases the work of leading contemporary sculptors at West Martello Tower, Fort Zachary Taylor State Park and the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden. Visit Web site for more information.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[1/18/2010 - 1/22/2010 Premier Racing presents: Key West Race Week 2010]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.premiere-racing.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Nearly 300 racing yachts compete for class championships in this international midwinter sailboat regatta. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[1/22/2010 - 1/24/2010 Key West Harbour King Mackerel Tournament]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Anglers use fast boats to target the voracious king mackerel, also known as kingfish, for cash prizes.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[1/23/2010 Anne McKee Artists Fund Auction]]></title>
	
	<link>http://wwwannemckeeartistsfund.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Nearly 100 artists are to exhibit and auction their work to raise money for the fund that provides project-based grants to Keys artists. Artwork includes original paintings, sculpture, photography, fiber art, ceramics and more. East Martello Museum, 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[1/24/2010 Key West Pops Orchestra presents: My Fair Lady]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.keystix.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[The great Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw's  play Pygmalion is the inspiration for this musical in concert this season, My Fair Lady. Stars Key West talent Mike Mulligan. Showtime 7:30 p.m., at Tennessee Williams Theatre,  5901 College Road. Tickets $30, $50, $75, starting Nov. 2. Visit <a href="http://www.keywestpops.org/">keywestpops.org</a> for more information.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[1/28/2010 - 1/31/2010 Key West Food & Wine Festival]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.keywestfoodandwinefestival.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Top chefs and restaurateurs showcase their culinary creativity and the Keys’ indigenous cuisine in a tasty schedule of events for food lovers. Attendees also can participate in food-related adventures during the savory celebration. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[1/30/2010 - 1/31/2010 25th Annual Key West Craft Show]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Juried artisans and crafters display their talents at a popular show on lower Whitehead and Caroline Streets in historic Old Town.
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	<title><![CDATA[1/31/2010 12th Annual Key West Half Marathon Run]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[The 12th annual Key Wes Half Marathon takes place on a flat, fast 13.1-mile half-marathon course through Key West’s Old Town and scenic waterfront area. Entry fee $45, $50 day of race. Call (305) 296-7182.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[1/31/2010 Master Chef Classic]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Local restaurants vie for top honors in three categories; appetizers, entrees and desserts. Participants get to taste all the food made at this event while judges pick the winners. Location to be at Westin Hotel in Key West. Tickets available Jan. 8. Benefits MARC House programs.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[2/12/2010 - 2/14/2010 Civil War Heritage Festival]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.forttaylor.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Re-enactments, military parades, sea battles with schooner ships, and more await for this unique historical event.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[2/12/2010 - 2/13/2010 50th Annual Key West House & Garden Tour

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	<link>http://www.oirf.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Tour a series of elegant and unique homes of Key West. Proceeds help benefit the Old Island Restoration Foundation. Presented by the Old Island Restoration Foundation, this house and garden tour offers a rare opportunity to see inside some of Key West's magnificent, charming and tropical residences. 
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