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COVER: Boaters along Calda Bank enjoy a recent day out on the water.
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THIS JUST IN: KWAHS to hold ‘Sock Hop’ on Nov. 29
Dani Holliday at 305-295-6616, Ext. 111.
Pull out your peddle-pushers and poodle skirts, slick back your hair into that ducktail-do, then kick off your shoes to hit the dance floor for Key West Art & Historical Society’s annual “Back In Time” fundraiser on Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 5 to 10 p.m. This year’s “Sock Hop” theme will transform The Margaritaville Resort’s Grand Ballroom into a 1950s gymnasium and feature live music by Patrick & the Swayzees, a silent auction to benefit Habitat for Humanity, the presentation of this year’s Scotti Merrill Preservation Award, and a cheeky gourmet take on ‘50s cuisine, complete with soda fountain. The Fabulous Spectrelles will perform on the veranda of the Custom House, the island’s architectural crown jewel located on 281 Front Street, with the evening’s proceeds to support the building’s ongoing preservation needs. For information, visit http://www.kwahs.org or call
The Key West Artisan Market will kick off another season on Sunday, Nov. 5, with Brewfest, featuring local and craft breweries with tastings along with our very best The fourth annual Sugarloaf Showdown catch-andlocal artists. release inshore fishing tournament is set for Thursday The events, held in the parking lot at the Restaurant through Saturday, Nov. 2-4, at the Sugarloaf Marina. The benefit event, sponsored by the Lower Keys Guides Store, 1111 Eaton St., gives residents and visitors a chance to shop fresh and local, featuring art, photography, jewAssociation, starts Thursday with a captains meeting elry and unique local handicrafts made exclusively in the at the Square Grouper Bar and Grill, 22658 Overseas Keys. Highway. There also will be eclectic entertainment, local author Fishing begins 7:30 a.m. Friday morning at Sugarloaf Marina, 17015 Overseas Highway, and wraps up at 4 p.m. book signings, demonstrations and sampling. This week’s celebrity bartender is Angie Romo. Saturday. The markets will be held on Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 2 An awards banquet will held at 5:30 p.m. at the p.m., every three weeks, except Easter. Sugarloaf Lodge Restaurant Tiki Bar. Parking is available in the Old Town Parking Garage, The tournament is open to all anglers and guides, and 300 Grinnell St. the cost is $250 for each two-person team. For information, visit http://www.planetreg.com/ For information, visit http://www.sugarloafshowdown. kwam or call Sean at 573-619-2200. com or email
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be considered. • Paparazzi • Music schedules • Art and gallery listings • Local entertainment news
Free attractions for locals on Sunday A number of attractions in Key West are free to locals on Sunday, Nov. 5. There is no cost for admission for residents with Monroe County identification. Check with each for hours and tour times. The Custom House Towering over Mallory’s historic seaport, the Custom House is as stunning a sight to visitors today as it was when it opened in 1891. Originally home to the island’s customs office, postal service and district courts, this four-story architectural ROB O’NEAL/Paradise marvel was built to keep Free admission for Monroe County residents is being offered Sunday at Fort East Martello, pace with the increasing home of the infamous Robert the Doll, located on South Roosevelt Boulevard. population and wealth accumulating from Key The Lighthouse Little White House provides West’s lucrative trade routes Tower and a personal glimpse of one and maritime industries. Keeper’s of America’s greatest presToday, the building is an Quarters also idents. award-winning museum offer free and official headquaradmission Botanical Garden ters of the Key West Art on Sunday to Locals are free Sunday at and Historical Society. Monroe County the Key West Tropical Forest Experience two floors of residents. and Botanical Garden, 5210 exhibitions that weave College Road. The garden is together two centuries of open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The history, art, people and entrance fee will be waived events. for residents with Monroe County identification. For Lighthouse Tower CHRIS SEYMOUR/Paradise information, call 305-296and Keeper’s Quarters 1504 or go to http://www. The current lighthouse keywestbotanicalgarden. well as meet the Ghosts of East Martello Tower opened in 1848 with a East Martello, including the org. Visitors can explore the woman as its Keeper; nearinfamous Robert the Doll. preserved battlement’s ly unheard of during the Historic Tours 19th century. Today, visitors collection of relics from the HTA offers all locals with Truman’s Little can walk up the 88 steps to Civil War, learn about the Monroe County identifiWhite House wrecking and cigar-manuthe top of the light as well While president, Truman cation a free ride on the facturing industries which as explore the belongings, Conch Tour Train and the spent 175 days in Key photographs, and words of shaped the Florida Keys, Old Town Trolley, as well as West in Quarters A on the the lighthouse Keepers and view the unique folk art other attractions such as Truman Naval Station. of Mario Sanchez and the their families who lived a the historic Aquarium and Today, as Florida’s only now obsolete, yet never for- imaginative metal sculpthe Key West Museum. presidential museum, the tures of Stanley Papio, as gotten, way of life.
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At the galleries Frangipani Gallery Frangipani Gallery will hold a season-opening group show on Friday, Nov. 3, from 6 to 8 p.m., at 1102 A&B Duval as part of the First Friday Art Stroll on Upper Duval. Artists joined Frangipani this summer including Sharon Wells, Gabrielle Wilson and Kerry Hoeppner. Also featured is Fran Decker’s new series of broken shell paintings, “This Once Was Home.” The series was inspired by Hurricane Katrina and was completed just days before Irma hit the Keys. SALT Gallery SALT Gallery will feature “Sunny Side of the Street,” a new collection of light and loose ink drawings by local artist Judi Bradford with an opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3. Bradford’s lively and playful ink drawings capture the characters, nature and street corners of Key West. She brings a history of graphic arts and comic drawing to these
new views of her favorite island. Her work will remain on display until Thursday, Nov. 30 SALT Gallery is located at 830 Fleming St. For information, call 305-517-6088 or visit http://www.saltislandprovisions.com. TSKW The Studios of Key West kicks off its 11th season of exhibiting local and international art by filling its galleries with work from around the world. On Thursday, Nov. 2, Lemonade Stand Gallery’s Small Works Show takes over the first-floor Sanger Gallery, and illustrations and narrative from the newly released children’s book, “Grandpa! Grandpa! What Will I See?” will be on display in the third floor XOJ Gallery. The event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. during the First Thursday Gallery Walk. Both exhibitions will remain on view through Thursday, Nov. 30. The gallery is located at 533 Eaton St.
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Key West Music Scene AMERICAN LEGION Kerry Tor 7 to 10 p.m. Friday
ARTISAN MARKET BV Social Club 10 am. to 2 p.m. Sunday
Tony Roberts
Eric Paul Levy
AQUA
7:30 p.m. Friday
Jimi Papas Dueling Bartenders Tom Luna and Rick Dery
3 to 6 p.m. Saturday
7 to 11 p.m. Thursday
and friends 6 to 10 p.m. Monday
Larry Baeder 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday
Rick Fusco
BLUE MACAW
4 to 7 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday noon to 3 p.m.
Allen Holland “Frankendread”
Cliff Cody will perform on the Hog’s Breath stage during the mid-shift, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Monday through Nov. 12.
Terry Cassidy and Gary Hempsey
11 a.m to 2 p.m. Saturday Terry Cassidy
Jean Paul Trio
5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday
Photo provided by Hog’s Breath Saloon
Nick Norman
4 to 7 p.m. Thursday; 7:30 4 to 7 p.m. Monday and p.m. Monday Tuesday; noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday Steve Hopper Band 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday Tony Roberts Rich Rogenmoser 7:30 p.m. Monday 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and Wednesday; 7:30 p.m. BOONDOCKS Tuesday
9 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; noon to 3 p.m. Sunday
Chris Case
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD COMPANY Chris Thomas
7:30 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday
The Shanty Hounds
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Chris Bellamy Tropical Soul Jimmy Parrish Band
Chris Bellamy Tropical Soul Jimmy Parrish Band
Chris Bellamy Tropical Soul Jimmy Parrish Band
Chris Bellamy Tropical Soul Jimmy Parrish Band
Zack Seemiller Cliff Cody Mike Veal Band
Cliff Cody Joel Nelson Mike Veal Band
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PM Ramajay Intercoastal 9 and 11 p.m. Thursday
Dave Jordan and the NIA 5:30, 9 and 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 5:30 p.m. Sunday
Mike Enerson Trio 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8 p.m. Tuesday
Yarn 5:30, 9 and 11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 9
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6 to 10 p.m. Friday
The Shanty Hounds
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WORLD FAMOUS T-SHIRTS
5:30 p.m. soundcheck Thursday and Tuesday
1 to 5 p.m. Thursday
Noon to 3 p.m. Monday
Noon to 3 p.m. Thursday
8 p.m. Wednesday
The Juliano Brothers
Drink and Draw
Karri Daley James Whitehead
Ukulele Night
7 to 10 p.m. Thursday
The Bubba System 7 to 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Clint Bullard
Michelle Dravis
6 to 9 p.m. Friday and Sunday
The Love Maximum
7 to 11 p.m. Sunday 7 to 11 p.m. Monday
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Keith Franx 7 to 11 p.m. Tuesday
Jimmy Olson 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday
Eric Levy 7 to 11 p.m. Wednesday
Michael Robinson 5 to 7 p.m. Friday
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Megan Constantine 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday
Peter Diamond and friends 5 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday
Chris Thomas 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday
HOG’S BREATH
GREEN PARROT Chris Bellamy The Happy Dog 5:30 p.m. soundcheck Wednesday
1 to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday
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Key West Music Scene Tropical Soul Dennis McCaughey and friends 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday
SALTY ANGLER VA Parrothead Showcase Roger Joleka
10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday through Sunday
11 a.m. Friday; noon Tuesday and Wednesday
Zack Seemiller
Brian Sutherland
Cliff Cody 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Nov. 12
Mike Veal Band 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Nov. 12
The Shanty Hounds Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday
11 a.m. Thursday
Jimmy Parrish Band
1 to 5 p.m. Monday
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VIVA James Whitehead Noon to 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday
2 p.m. Friday
Larry Baeder
Robert Douglas
4:30 p.m. Friday
7 to 10 p.m. Friday and Monday
Eric Paul Levy
Joe Enich
Noon Saturday
Dani Hoy
Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and Tuesday; 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday
Noon Monday
Joel Nelson 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Nov. 9
Sam Carlson
SCHOONER WHARF BAR
Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday; 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday
Lance Taylor
KEY WEST THEATER Michael McCloud Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra 8 p.m. Wednesday Liebert is a Grammy Award-nominated “Nouveau Flamenco” guitarist. He leads the band Luna Negra, which has supported him on most of his albums and on tour. Ten of his albums have been certified platinum in the United States and he has received five Grammy Award nominations.
OLD STONE COFFEE HOUSE Robert “Bubba Low Notes” Barton 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday
Noon to 5 p.m. Thursday solo; noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday with friends.
Photo provided by Hog’s Breath Saloon
to 3 p.m. Wednesday
6:30 to 11 p.m. Thursday and Tuesday
Thursday and Friday Juliano Brothers 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday through Tuesday
The Big Bamboo Band
Tim Hollohan
Island Time
7 p.m. to midnight; 9 p.m. Noon to 4:45 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Friday and Sunday For Pete’s Sake Highway One Band Noon to 4:45 p.m. Saturday 7 p.m. to midnight
Raven Cooper Noon to 5 p.m. Monday
Allen Holland “Frankendread” Noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday
Wayne’s Addition
The Shanty Hounds Noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday
5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday
Cherry on Top 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Wednesday
SMOKIN’ TUNA
Mojito
Shrimper Dan
Bamboo Band
Barry Cuda
Scott Kirby
6:30 to 11 p.m. Wednesday
Noon to 4:45 p.m. Monday
5 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Preacher Pete and The Preference
Jimmy and the Parrots
5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday
Jeff Clark
Brian Roberts
Noon to 4:45 p.m. Thursday
Noon to 4:45 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday
Pete and Wayne Adult Comedy Show
Shastina Chiles
5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday
Beach Front Radio Cory Young 3 p.m. Sunday 5 p.m. Monday
Caffeine Carl and friends 9 p.m. Monday 9 p.m. Tuesday
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9 p.m. Thursday
9 p.m. Friday
Thom Shepard 1 p.m. Saturday
The Massacoustics 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Howie Livingston 11 a.m. Sunday
Rich Rogenmoser Noon to 3 p.m. Monday; 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday
Brendan Mayer
David Warren
5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday and freinds Chris Thomas 5 p.m. Thursday; Noon to 4:45 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. Friday
5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday
RICK’S
Marjory Lee
Southern Drawl Unplugged
SLOPPY JOE’S
3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday
The Mike Veal Band will perform on the Hog’s Breath stage during the late-night shift, from 10 Michael Elliott Moon p.m. to 2 a.m., Monday through Nov. 12. 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday; noon
Carmen Rodriguez and Michael Thomas 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Tuesday
Mike Emerson 5 to 9 p.m. Friday
Rob DiStasi 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday
Michael Thomas 5 to 9 p.m. Monday
WILLIE T’S The Shanty Hounds Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday
Captain Josh 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Nov. 5
SEND YOUR SCHEDULES As the Keys return after Irma, it is important that residents and visitors can find out who is performing at area music venues. Managers and performers can submit schedule information for the Nov. 9 edition of Paradise by noon on Friday, Nov. 3. The issue will cover Thursday, Nov. 9 through Wednesday, Nov. 15. 25. Send information listing venue, performer, day and time to paradise@keysnews. com.
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Paparazzi in Paradise
CAROL TEDESCO/Special to Paradise
From left, Chuck Swift, Key West Art & Historical Society membership coordinator Kim Livingston, David Silva, Toni Fike and Dale Silva, all of Key West, channel retro-groove at Thursday night’s Fantasy Fest Brick House Funk Party on the grounds of the Custom House Museum.
Wigged dancers move to The Rocky Horror Picture Show’s ‘Time Warp,’ during the Masquerade March on Friday through the streets of Old Town.
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Randal Lail’s ‘White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland’ took first place at the Headdress Ball on Thursday night at the new Key West Amphitheater.
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Erin McKenna strikes a pose during Saturday night’s Fantasy Fest parade on Duval Street.
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Area entertainer Randy Roberts opens Thursday’s Headdress Ball emulating Bette Midler at the Key West Amphitheater. The event was the first held at the new amphitheater at the Truman Waterfront.
“Paparazzi’ is a photo-driven entertainment feature compiled by Citizen staffers from in-house and contributed photos. Snaps of social events, arts and entertainment, related activities and other “wild art” will be welcomed for submissions to these pages. Please send invitations to cover events to
[email protected], and we will do our best to get a photographer there. If we can’t make it, send your photos and information of said shindig instead, and we will try to fit them in.
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Eloise Forbes cranks out homemade Conch fritters at Children’s Day at Bayview Park on Sunday.
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Clare Carruthers-Fitsimmons, left, and her little brother, Colin, join their dog, Lola, at the Pet Masquerade and show of their entry ‘Planet of the Oops.’
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Will Langley, second from right, and his group of 50s-style Masquerade Marching merrymakers pause with a pug Friday evening on Frances Street.
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Stephen King’s ‘It’ set to scare you again Denbrough’s little brother Georgie disappears down a street drain, a victim of the predatory alien shapeshifter. Coulrophobia is the term for Bill (Jaeden Lieberher) is the a fear of clowns. Lots of people have it. No wonder Ringling Bros. stuttering leader of the Loser’s Club, all but invisible at home Circus is closing down. as his parents grieve for Georgie. Horrormeister Stephen King His pals are familiar memes: knew this about clowns when Bill’s bespectacled best friend, he wrote a scary novel titled “It” Richie “Trashmouth” Tozier back in 1986. He told the story (Finn Wolfhard); overweight Ben of an evil shape-shifting entity Hanscom (Jeremy Ray Taylor); responsible for the disappearimpoverished Beverly Marsh ance of dozens of children in (Sophia Lillis); germaphobic Derry, Maine. The monster often Stanley Uris (Wyatt Oleff); prereqtook the form of Pennywise the Dancing Clown in order to lure its uisite black friend Mike Hanlon (Chosen Jacobs); and sickly pal young prey. Eddie Kaspbrak (Jack Dylan The themes are familiar to Stephen King fans: “The power of Grazer). They vow revenge on the memory, childhood trauma and its recurrent echoes in adulthood, ancient monster that awakens every thirty decades to feed. But the ugliness lurking behind a façade of small-town quaintness, the shapeshifter is not easy to kill. It has the ability to transform and overcoming evil through itself into its prey’s worst fears. mutual trust and sacrifice.” Muschietti explained why he In 1990, “It” was adapted into picked Bill Skarsgård to play a two-part TV miniseries, starthe killer clown. “You’ve had ring Tim Curry as Pennywise the Heath Ledger doing almost a Clown. clown Joker, you’ve seen obviNow we get the big-screen ously Tim Curry as a clown. We treatment with Bill Skarsgård wanted someone who created a as Pennywise. Directed by Pennywise character that would Argentinian filmmaker Andy stand on its own and Bill came Muschietti (“Mama”), “It” is planned to be the first installment in and created this character that frankly freaked us out.” in a duology. The director adds, “Pennywise “It” is now frightening audiencshows up … and he does his es at Tropic Cinema. show. He has an act. So it’s weird In the new film, we follow all the time, and every little thing a gaggle of kids known as the implies a further threat … There’s Losers’ Club, social outcasts something very off about him. Bill taunted by the Bowers Gang. Skarsgård has that balance in him. But fear of these high-school thugs takes a backseat when Bill See IT, page 11 Reviewed by
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Thor, left, faces off against his ‘friend from work,’ The Hulk, in ‘Thor: Ragnarok,’ which opens Friday at Tropic Cinema.
‘Thor: Ragnarok’ returns favorite superhero Back when I was publisher of Marvel Comics, the ongoing argument between fanboys hanging out at comic book shops was “Could Thor beat up Superman?” The answer often took lines of loyalty, Marvel Zombies versus DC aficionados. But the best reasoning (I always thought) was: “Of course, Thor could win the battle – because he was a god!” Although my ol’ pal Stan Lee is credited with creating the comic book character (along with help from his brother Larry Lieber and legendary artist Jack Kirby), the truth is he stole him from Norse mythology. Thor Odinson has been a cornerstone of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “Thor:
does a guest turn as The Hulk. Tom Hiddleston is back as Thor’s adoptive brother, Loki, his constant nemesis. Idris Elba returns as the all-seeing, all-hearing Asgardian sentry of the Bifröst Bridge. Jeff Ragnarok” is Marvel Studios Goldblum is here as one of the third superhero blockbuster Elders of the Universe. And based on The Mighty Thor. Cate Blanchett is cast as Thor’s In “Thor: Ragnarok” we find Thor held captive on the planet sister Helga, the goddess of death (loosely based on the Sakaar without his hammer, forced to do battle with his old Norse deity Hel). An interesting pairing, Elba friend The Hulk. and Hiddleston in the same Now that provides a new debate for comic book fanboys movie again. They have both who haven’t seen the movie yet: been talked up as possible “Could Thor beat up The Hulk?” candidates to play James Bond “Thor: Ragnarok” will beging when Daniel Craig steps down from the 007 role. entertaining superhero fans Now that’s something new for Friday at Tropic Cinema. fanboys to debate: “Could Idris Chris Hemsworth returns in Elba beat up Tom Hiddleston?” the role of Thor … minus his
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Key West Movie Scene What’s Up at The Tropic Top 10 autumn movies disastrous Thanksgiving dinner. Against her own better judgment, April Burns (Holmes) has invited her estranged, straight-laced family to her Lower East Side apartment for Thanksgiving. When her oven goes out, she enlists the help of her eccentric neighbors in cooking her 15-pound turkey; meanwhile, her parents, siblings and Grandma Dottie embark on a journey from suburban Pennsylvania. Tickets $12, members $8.75 Cinematheque Series “Water and Sugar: Carlo di Palma, The Colors of Life” (2016) 6:30 p.m. Wednesday A galaxy of cinema luminaries — from Ken Loach and Ettore Scola to Wim HELD OVER “It” — Rated R (See review, Wenders and Bernardo Bertolucci — pay tribute to Page 8) “Suburbicon” — Rated R the great Italian cinema“Loving Vincent” – Rated tographer Carlo di Palma (”Blow Up, “Hannah and PG-13 Her Sisters,” Husbands and Wives”). This loving SPECIAL EVENTS documentary chronicles Holidays at the Tropic di Palma’s extraordinary 6:30 p.m. Monday work for such directors as “Piece of April” (1978) Elio Petri, Michelangelo — This charming indie Antonioni, and Woody Allen. comedy features Katie Admission: $12, members Holmes, Patricia Clarkson, Oliver Platt and a potentially $8.75 world. Rated NR “Marshall” — The film follows Marshall (Chadwick Boseman) to conservative Connecticut, where he is hired to defend a black chauffeur (Sterling K. Brown) charged with sexual assault and attempted murder of his white socialite employer (Kate Hudson). Muzzled by a segregationist court, Marshall partners with a courageous young Jewish lawyer, Samuel Friedman (Josh Gad). Together they mount the defense in an environment of racism and anti-Semitism and develop a high-profile partnership that would have a lasting impact. Rated PG-13
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OPENING FRIDAY “Thor: Ragnarok” — The Marvel hero is imprisoned on the other side of the universe. Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is racing against time, trying to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok — the destruction of his homeworld and the end of Asgardian civilization — at the hands of the ruthless and all-powerful Hela (Cate Blanchett), goddess of the underworld. But before he can get there, he has to survive a deadly gladiatorial contest against his former ally and fellow Avenger, the Incredible Hulk (Mark Ruffalo). Oh — and he’s also without Mjolnir, his mighty hammer. Rated PG-13 (See review, Page 8) “Jane” — Drawing from over 100 hours of never-before-seen footage that has been tucked away in the National Geographic archives for more than 50 years, award-winning director Brett Morgen tells the story of Jane Goodall — a woman whose chimpanzee research challenged the male-dominated scientific consensus of her time and revolutionized our understanding of the natural
BY SHIRREL RHOADES As autumn leaves appear in northern climes, resplendent in their reds and yellows and golds, we begin to think about our favorite autumn movies. Here are 10 films with backdrops that reflect fall colors, sweater-weather, and frosty breaths. 10) “Indian Summer” (1993) – Seven friends reunite for a week at a summer camp that’s being closed down. The movie was filmed on-location at Ontario’s Camp Tamakwa in the fall. Favorite quote: “Why’d you come up?” “Because I wanted to be sad. Now I’m sad.” 9) “Sleepy Hollow” (1999) – A fantasy horror adventure film directed by Tim Burton, it’s loosely inspired by the 1820 short story “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” by Washington Irving. 8) “You’ve Got Mail” (1998) – The third coupling of stars Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, the movie starts off with fall and all the changing leaves. 7) “Dead Poets Society” (1989) – Set at aristocratic Welton Academy, we discover the story of an English teacher (Robin Williams) who inspires his students through his teaching of poetry. Favorite quote: “Carpe Diem!” 6) “Stepmom” (1998) – A comedy-drama directed
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It’s fall, and love may be in the air in the 1989 rom-com ‘When Harry Met Sally.’ The film stars Meg Ryan as Sally and Billy Crystal as Harry. by Chris Columbus and starring Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon, we meet a divorcee and her ex-hubby’s girlfriend. 5) “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (2003) – Back to school time for boy wizard Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliff). But convicted murderer Sirius Black has escaped the Wizards’ Prison and is coming after Harry. Favorite quote: “Welcome, welcome to another year at Hogwarts!” 4) “The Trouble With Harry” (1955) – A colorful black comedy directed by Alfred Hitchcock, a New England village does know what to do with a dead body. The screenplay by John Michael Hayes was based on the 1950 novel by Jack Trevor. Favorite quote: “He looked exactly the same when he was alive, only vertical.” 3) “Hocus Pocus” (1993) – Starring Bette Midler,
Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy as a trio of witches, this cult classic captures that Halloween “feel.” Favorite quote: “Oh look, another glorious morning. Makes me sick!” 2) “Autumn in New York” (2000) – Richard Gere and Winona Ryder find romance amid the fall foliage in Central Park. “If you wanted to seduce me you could have just asked.” 1) “When Harry Met Sally” (1989) – Written by Nora Ephron and directed by Rob Reiner, this favorite rom-com stars Billy Crystal as Harry and Meg Ryan as Sally. The film raises the question “Can men and women ever just be friends?” Favorite quote: “I’ll have what she’s having.” What have we learned about autumn movies? That they need a Harry and/or a Meg Ryan.
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Saturday and Sunday Elements of Poetry, with Rosalind Brackenbury, 10 a.m. Tuesday Fundamentals of Watercolor, with Karen Beauprie, 6 p.m. 533 Eaton St., 305-296-0458, http:// www.tskw.org LITERARY Thursday Florida Keys Council of the Arts “The Making of a Children’s Cultural Calendar Thursday, Nov. 2 Picture Book” book signing, 6 to Wednesday, Nov. 8, Visit http:// p.m. Author William P. Bahlke, illustrator www,keysarts.com, Cultural Calendar Lothar Speer. The Studios of Key West, 533 for more listings and events through- Eaton St., 305-296-0458. http://www. out the Keys. tskw.org Sunday Key West Poetry Guild Meeting, KEY WEST 7 p.m. Key West Library Auditorium, 700 Fleming St., 305-296-4369 ARTISTS RECEPTIONS and EXHIBITIONS Thursday First Thursdays Art Walk, 6 p.m. Galleries and unique boutiques and design studios, spanning from Studios of Key West at Eaton and Simonton streets, to Guild Hall Gallery on Duval Street and galleries on Fleming Street. Eric Anfinson Calendar Launch, 6 p.m. Books & Books @ The Studios, 533 Eaton St., 305-296-0458, tskw.org, ericanfinson.com Opening Reception: Small Works Show - Lemonade Stand at The Studios of Key West, 6 p.m. http://www.facebook. com/lemonadestandgallery/. 533 Eaton St. Friday Upper Duval Art Stroll, 6 p.m. Galleries and shops from Truman Avenue to United Street will feature special art exhibitions and refreshments. Frangipani Gallery and Group Show, 6 p.m. 1102A & B Duval St., 305296-0440, http://www.frangipanigallery. com FESTIVALS and FUNDRAISERS Through Sunday, various venues/times Parrot Heads in Key West: Meeting of the Minds. various venues and times. http://www/phip.com Sunday Southernmost Chamber Music Society Fundraising Gala, Chamber Music and Conversation. 4 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 401 Duval St., 305445-1709, southernmostchambermusicsociety.com CLASSES and WORKSHOPS At The Studios of Key West:
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High-speed action and high-level competition will keep spectators’ adrenaline pumping at the 37th annual Key West World Championships set for Sunday through Sunday, Nov. 5-12.
Super Boat World Championships to test racers’ skills in Key West
MUSIC Wednesday Ottmar Liebert, German guitarist, composer and producer, 8 p.m. The Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St., 305-9850433, http://www.thekeywestheater.com LECTURE Thursday Key West Garden Club meeting and lecture, 1:30 p.m. Key West Garden Club/West Martello Tower on Higgs Beach, 1100 Atlantic Ave., 305-923-3820, http://www.keywestgardenclub.coom Thursday Precontact Archaeology in Florida, with Sara Ayers-Rigsby, 6 p.m. Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton St, 305-2956616, http://www.kwahs.org FILM Friday “The Incredibles,” 7 p.m. Key West Outdoor Movie, Bayview Park. http://www. keywestoutdoormovies.com At the Tropic Cinema Monday “Pieces of April,” 6:30 p.m. Holidays at The Tropic. A charming indie-comedy. Wednesday “Water & Sugar: Carlo di Palma, The Colors of Life,” 6:30 p.m. Cinematheque Series. A tribute to the great Italian cinematographer. 416 Eaton St., 877-761-3456, http://www.tropiccinema.com
UPPER KEYS THEATER Friday, Saturday and Wednesday “The Games Afoot: or Holmes for the Holidays - A Goodwill Benefit,” 7:30 p.m. Key Largo Lion’s Club, 99353 Overseas Highway, 305-9424339, http://www.thekeyplayers.org
High-speed action and high-level competition are to keep spectators’ adrenaline pumping at the Key West World Championships set for Sunday through Sunday, Nov. 5-12. The 37th annual championship series is to feature boats raced by leading American and international teams. Competitors roar over a 4.5-mile-per-lap course that includes Key West Harbor and provides unparalleled viewing for fans of skill and speed. Boats typically face both rough and calm water conditions during the season-ending event, dubbed the Indianapolis 500 of the offshore powerboat racing circuit. The rigorous
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He can be sweet and cute, but he can be pretty disturbing.” In late 2016 several U.S. cities experienced a rash of “clown sightings,” menacing figures in greasepaint or masks that tried to lure children into the woods
course is a primary reason for Key West’s reputation as one of the world’s top racing venues. The spectator-friendly course layout means boats sometimes thunder past within 50 yards of fans, enabling them to almost feel the salt spray as racers jockey for position. The Key West World Championship series is to kick off at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, with a parade of race boats on famed Duval Street in the island’s historic downtown. The competition builds through the week with races Wednesday, Nov. 8; Friday, Nov. 10; and Sunday, Nov. 12. Races are scheduled at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on
all three days with most featuring boats from multiple classes. On nonrace days, powerboat enthusiasts can view the boats, watch in-water testing runs and mingle with racers and crews at the race village on Key West’s Truman Waterfront, which lies beyond the end of Southard Street past Thomas Street and Truman Annex. General-admission tickets are available, as are all-inclusive VIP spectator passes for the Truman Waterfront grandstands and hospitality tent. Other popular viewing areas include waterfront hotels and Key West’s Mallory Square. For information, visit http:// www.superboat.com.
or chased women down the street or lurked threateningly near schools. This phenomenon has been called everything from mass hysteria to a publicity stunt. Folklorist Benjamin Radford describes it as “the snowball effect,” where rumor spurs “the human penchant for a good story.” He says that clown sightings are more com-
mon during periods of social anxiety. Whatever was behind this, don’t be surprised if the movie “It” causes another “Creepy Clown Epidemic.” Honk! Honk! Who’s there? An evil clown coming to get you.
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Crates of eggs are hand-delivered in Vinales.
Eating in Cuba sometimes can be eggs-cruciating BY ROB O’NEAL Paradise
Few things can exacerbate a morning hangover more than dodgy eggs. What do I mean by dodgy? All I’m saying is that I have a photo I shot in Cuba of the greenest scrambled eggs I had ever seen, and thankfully, have not seen again. Back in 2000, when I was lovingly presented with this plate of ham and eggs by a friend’s mother,
I wasn’t even aware of the fact that Cubans didn’t refrigerate their eggs. Had I known that, being the typical uptight gringo that I was in the early days, I’d have passed all together, regardless of the presentation. However, out of politeness, I white-knuckled the better part of that green-tinted pile, trying to swallow more than I chewed, and slugged it all back with tepid, yet sugary
coffee. I guess it was the oil they had been cooked in, but it was a while before I again ate any eggs on the island. Don’t get me wrong, Cubans are great cooks, it’s just that after cranking out breakfast food for the masses for several years in my early working life, I know how I like my breakfast food and preparing perfect over medium eggs and perfectly crisp, lean ham or bacon is not their
strong suit. So yes, it’s true, like most cultures around the world, as you can see in the photo above, Cubans don’t refrigerate their eggs. I remember wondering how that worked when I saw this huge truckload of crated eggs in Vinales a couple years ago. More and more, I noticed my friends, both in the city and the countryside keeping them at room temperature, too. So, my weekly, requisite, “Google”
search about Cuba, once again, revealed the answer. Apparently, the only reason we Americans, and apparently the Scandinavians and maybe the Aussies, chill our eggs is because we feel the need to thoroughly wash them very soon after hatching, thereby removing nature’s own protective “cuticle” that, for the most part, keeps salmonella and other bacteria from entering the eggs. According to experts, if you leave them
alone, eggs don’t need to be chilled and can last for weeks right there on your counter or shelf. I have been very fortunate over my dozens of trips to the island to have never had so much as an upset stomach, however, and you had to know this was coming, “No me gustan los huevos verdes con jamon, I do not like them, Sam I am.” keywestphotos@gmail. com