KWAA Newsletter – December 2024
KWAA Newsletter – December 2024
New Years Eve Conch Shell Drop at Sloppy Joes
The arrival of 2025 is to be heralded on Key West’s Duval Street with the “drop” of a gigantic manmade conch shell, the symbol of the Florida Keys, to the flat roof of Sloppy Joe’s Bar, 201 Duval. Spectators gather on Duval for the annual gala, emceed by a rooftop host and featuring dancing in the street and a countdown to midnight recorded on a huge clock. Customers inside the bar may view the dropping of the conch shell on Sloppy-Tron.
Key West Half Marathon & Runfest
The 27th Anniversary of the Key West Half Marathon & 5k will take place during the week-end of January 18-19, 2025. On top of previous years race day events, this years race will include the Papa’s Pilar Rum Stroll and Key West Beach N’ Beer Mile!
Studios of Key West – Jeffrey Cardenas -At The Reef
Key West resident Jeffrey Cardenas has traveled from Polynesia to the Mediterranean and Caribbean Sea, photographing vibrant coral reef ecosystems. His work reveals the beauty and essential role of coral reefs in supporting diverse marine life, prompting reflection on their significance and the urgent need for their conservation. 533 Eaton St.
Red Barn Theatre – The Foreigner
This very funny comedy is an American classic, winning the Best New American Play for 1985 by the Outer Critics Circle. Set at a rural Georgia fishing lodge, a pathologically shy man adopts a persona as a non-English speaking foreigner in an attempt to avoid conversation. Hilarity ensues as an outrageous group of characters reveal secrets and scandals. Shows at 7:30 p.m. 319 Duval St.
Brunch at Big Cheezez Bar & Grill
Join us at Big Cheezez Bar & Grill on Saturdays and Sundays for a yummy brunch and for the best (and cheapest) bottomless drinks in town! We can’t wait to celebrate the weekend with you!
