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Fantasy Fest officially begins!
http://www.fantasyfest.net
2010 Schedule of Events
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Friday, October 22
GOOMBAY
Tastes, sights and sounds of the Caribbean in Bahama Village, located at Duval and Petronia streets. This family friendly street party continues Saturday! Noon – midnight; FREE
ROYAL CORONATION BALL
Meet Key West’s Royal Family and vote for the King and Queen of Fantasy Fest at the “Valley of the Kings 2010″; a benefit for AIDS Help, Inc.;6 pm 305-296-6577 305-296-6577 Suggested donation; Location; Southernmost Beach Cafe, 1319 Duval Street
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Saturday, October 23
GOOMBAY
This family friendly party continues in Bahama Village! Noon – midnight; FREE
FRIEND’S OF FORT TAYLOR’S VAMPIRE BALL
All vampires sink your teeth into this tropical Transylvania! While mingling amongst the neonates and mortals visit The Haunting of Fort Taylor 2010! Fantasy, mystery, and fun await you on this enchanted evening! Music, dancing, food, and drinks sponsored by The Friend’s of Fort Taylor. Costume contest with fabulous prizes! The best Party from Ghost to Ghost!; FT. Zachary Taylor at the end of Southard; 7-9 p.m.
CHRISTOPHER PETERSON IN EYECONS, LAS VEGAS OR BUST
Legendary impressionist, Christopher Peterson brings his stage extravaganza “EYECONS, Las Vegas or Bust” to the Waterfront Playhouse. This ALL-LIVE, no lip-sync show features parodies of all the great female stars, plus 4 dancers, fabulous sets and over-the-top costumes. There only 3 performances: October 23, 24 and 25 at 8:00 pm! Don’t miss this last chance to catch the brilliance of Christopher before he relocates to Las Vegas ! For tickets, go to waterfrontplayhouse.org!
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Sunday, October 24
CHRISTOPHER PETERSON IN EYECONS, LAS VEGAS OR BUST
Legendary impressionist, Christopher Peterson brings his stage extravaganza “EYECONS, Las Vegas or Bust” to the Waterfront Playhouse. This ALL-LIVE, no lip-sync show features parodies of all the great female stars, plus 4 dancers, fabulous sets and over-the-top costumes. There only 3 performances: October 23, 24 and 25 at 8:00 pm! Don’t miss this last chance to catch the brilliance of Christopher before he relocates to Las Vegas ! For tickets, go to waterfrontplayhouse.org!
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Monday, October 25
CHRISTOPHER PETERSON IN EYECONS, LAS VEGAS OR BUST
Legendary impressionist, Christopher Peterson brings his stage extravaganza “EYECONS, Las Vegas or Bust” to the Waterfront Playhouse. This ALL-LIVE, no lip-sync show features parodies of all the great female stars, plus 4 dancers, fabulous sets and over-the-top costumes. There only 3 performances: October 23, 24 and 25 at 8:00 pm! Don’t miss this last chance to catch the brilliance of Christopher before he relocates to Las Vegas ! For tickets, go to waterfrontplayhouse.org!
BIG ‘UNS LUNAR LUNACY PARTY
As Fantasy Fest luck would have it, the opening weekend of this year’s Fantasy Fest is a FULL MOON and Big ‘Uns is throwing a stellar party to celebrate. Bring all your friends and join the craziness at Big ‘Uns “Lunar Lunacy Party” for an evening sure to eclipse all the others. Lunar Lunacy is an “out of this world party” with great music, great drinks and plenty of heavenly bodies. One lucky ass-tronaut will win big a the full MOON contest (male or female). The winner chosen for the best “full moon” will take home $1,000! Admission; $25 and includes your first drink. Don’t have to Apollo-gize for not being there, order your tickets now at www.keystix.com or by calling 292-0486; 9p.m.; Big ‘Uns Sports Bar; 218 Duval Street
PINKING OF YOU!
Looking for an outrageous costume idea for Fantasy Fest? Want to partake in a wildly fun event where you can mingle with local celebrities and bid on one-of-a-kind bra inspired creations? The Fourth Annual “Pinking of You” Decorated Bra Auction promises to be a great time for a great cause. Local artists transform bras into works of art which are then modeled during a live auction to the highest bidder. You never know what you might see—drag queens sporting brassieres made of money or dames donning feathered bra purses! All money raised will be donated to WomanKind, inc. to provide breast cancer education and early detection through clinical breast exams.; 6pm; La Te Da 1125 Duval St. (Special thanks to the Bolanowskis)
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Tuesday, October 26
CAPT. TONY’S PARTY IN PLAID
Swing into Fantasy Fest at legendary Capt. Tony’s Saloon! Explore your fantasies in naughty or nice plaid attire. Meet new friends, enjoy live music and rum specials all night long; www.capttonyssaloon.com;428 Greene St.; 9pm; FREE
REDDY ICE FANTASY FAÇADE ™ COMPETITION
Festively decorated homes and businesses compete for cold cash! To enter, call 305-296-5334 305-296-5334
FREE OFFICIAL FANTASY FEST POSTER SIGNING PARTY
Meet-n-greet the award-winning artists of this year’s poster. Get up close and personal while having a lively libation or two; Crowne Plaza La Concha Hotel; 430 Duval St.; 5 pm; posters for sale.
28TH ANNUAL HEADDRESS BALL: DIAGNOSIS PSYCHOSIS- AN ASSEMBLY AT THE ASYLUM
Elaborate Headdress Contest, Show, and Party featuring live entertainment. Prizes for Best Headdress (costumes not judged) $1,000 first, $300 second, $200 third. Reserved Tables VIP for four – $320 or $270; standing/ open seating in rear $30 (REDUCED from $40 with additional room and video screens). Location: Southernmost Hotel on the Beach, 508 South Street. Seating begins 7 pm, 8 pm Curtain. This event sells out, so please purchase tickets early; 305-296-1520 305-296-1520 or www.keystix.com
FINNEGAN’S WAKE GREEN PARTY
Come celebrate the ultimate Irish party! Party starts at 7pm til the wee hours of the morning. Live Irish Music from Revels Glen. No cover if you wear green. Costume contest for ‘Best Eco Green Wear’. Sign up for the Edamame eating contest; 320 Grinnell St.; 305-293-0222 305-293-0222 www.keywestirish.com
BIG ‘UNS LOCKER ROOM ROMP
Big ‘Uns Sportsbar is not only a great Key West place for entertainment or to watch the games, it also features a friendly crew and great drinks that turns their patrons into fans every night. Knowing how much Big ‘Uns fans love the thrill of victory, the Locker Room Romp is a fantasy party to celebrate all the festivities that surround the big game. Come as a cheerleader or a jock, a spectator or a superstar-it doesn’t matter-just grab your friends (and a towel or pom-pom) and score a great time! The referees will hold a “best pom-poms” contest with a top prize of $1,000! Admission; $25 and includes your fist drink. Call 292-0486 for more information. 9p.m.; 218 Duval St.
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Wednesday, October 27
PET MASQUERADE & PARADE
A magical carousel of frisky pets and playful owners delightfully disguised and ready to frolic for fame and fortune; Registration for competition is at 4:30 pm; FREE to watch; $25 to enter; benefits Lower Keys Friends of Animals; Casa Marina Resort; 1500 Reynolds St. For more information call 305-304-1026 305-304-1026 or quepasakeywest@hotmail.com
CELEBRITY LOOK-A-LIKE CONTEST
Do people always tell you that you remind them of someone famous? Well then this is your event! Imitators of the famous and fabled vie for cash and prizes; Crowne Plaza La Concha Hotel; 430 Duval St.; Contestant sign up 8 pm; FREE to watch; FREE to enter.
DUNGEON OF DARK SECRETS and FETISHES
Embrace Your Darkest Desires…Come one and come all (boys & girls, boys & boys, girls & girls ) to play in our dungeon of fetishes! Play, voyeur, or take part in the show to unleash your darkest desires. Tie up your favorite friend, eat off our human tables, BDSM, alternative and swing with our house DJ. Attire; PVC, leather, latex, uniform, period, levi, underwear, vintage, glam, cyber, burlesque, masks, wear as much or as little as you want, but dress to THRILL! 801 Bourbon Bar /Saloon 1, 801 Duval;(305)293-9800 (305)293-9800
FOGARTY’S RED NIGHT
Fogarty’s 9th Annual Red Party! Don’t miss this often imitated, but never duplicated party; Costume Contest; Door Prizes; Live DJ; 227 Duval St.;305-294-7525 305-294-7525 9p.m.; $10 per person.
GUY HARVEY’S WHITE LACE BLACK LIGHT EVENT
Starting at sunset, Guy Harvey’s “White Lace, Black Lights” is Fantasy Fest’s newest event!!! Our sexy staff will literally be glowing upon your arrival. Come enjoy a night of pure luminosity as we revel in all things White Lace under Black Lights! Bask in the glow of great music, fabulous food, shimmering drink specials and the finest lustrous bodies in Key West. Be sure to wear your barely there lace under our brilliant neon’s. We will have Art World’s Brew Turner on site all week long for your body painting needs! Guy Harvey’s Island Grill is gleaming about donating a portion of the proceeds to Guy Harvey’s Ocean Foundation to benefit the Gulf Oil Spill Relief.511 Greene Street, 1/2 block off Duval Street, across from Sloppy Joe’s. (305)-295-0019 (305)-295-0019
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Thursday, October 28
KEY WEST GALLERY BILL MACK ART SHOW
http://thekeywestgallery.com/
601 Duval Street (corner of Southard and Duval Street)
Key West, Florida 33040
305-923-1696
6 to 10pm open to the public
Key West Gallery presents the world famous Bill Mack of Hollywood sign fame. His work is in the collections of President Clinton and former Presidents Ford and Reagan – Actors and renowned art aficionados, Sylvester Stallone, Elizabeth Taylor, and Tony Curtis – International business leaders Mrs. Yaeko Shiotsuki, Hermann Schnabel, and Irwin Jacobs – and celebrities as diverse as Kenny Rogers, comic Howie Mandel, and record producer Jimmy “Jam” Harris. His piece entitled “Lady” is part of the permanent collection of the Statue of Liberty National Monument on Liberty Island. His sculpture of basketball great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hangs in the entry of the NBA Hall of Fame, and he has also created sculptures that are under consideration for installation in the International Tennis Hall of Fame (Arthur Ashe), the American and Canadian Hockey Halls of Fame (Hobey Baker), his sculpture of Lyle Alzado is in the collection of the NFL Hall of Fame, and a sculpture of Peggy Fleming is on permanent display at the United States Figure Skating Hall of Fame.
COWBOY BILL’S 4TH ANNUAL GIT-R-WET T-SHIRT CONTEST
Catch the hottest ladies competing for $1,500 in cash prizes in this over-the- top competition. Contestants model the finest in creative cotton wet t- shirt apparel. DJ Bill Hoebee MC’s all the wild festivities. See the action live at www.Cowboybillskw.com 610 1/2 Duval St.; 10 pm; (305)295-8219 (305)295-8219 VIP seating available, Door Charge
MONSTER’S BALL
Sea serpents, mermaids and other bizarre creatures of the deep! What lurks below and who’s dancing on the reef? Dive into this annual costume party and explore some surreal fantasies and some-too-real fantasies that should perhaps remain submerged! Green Parrot Bar; 601 Whitehead St.; 305-294-6133 305-294-6133 www.greenparrot.com; 10 pm; FREE
PRETENDERS IN PARADISE
The legendary costume competition with $10,000 in cash and prizes! Combining extraordinary creative genius and performing energy, this year’s event promises to be insanely entertaining; Pier House Resort & Caribbean Spa, beachside; www.pierhouse.com; 8pm; $
SLOPPY JOE’S 27TH ANNUAL TOGA PARTY
“Still The Best Ancient Roman Party In Town!” To enter contest, contestants must be dressed in toga and are encouraged to dress in Ancient Roman theme or Fantasy Fest theme “Habitat for Insanity.” Three divisions: Groups/Couples $500 first place; Men’s $250 first place; and Women’s first place $250. Free to enter contest; registration at 8:00 pm and contest begins at 9:30 pm; NO DOOR CHARGE; 201 Duval St.
DANTE’S 4TH ANNUAL HALOS & HORNS POOL PARTY AND WET T-SHIRT CONTEST
Free Body Painting, Super Food and Drink specials, Great Give-aways, Live Music with Caffeine Carl & The Buzz, our unique stage in the center of the POOL, and lot’s of $$$$ to give away; Whether you wear the halo of an ANGEL or prefer devilish Horns, come strut your STUFF @DANTE’S 4th annual HALOS&HORNS pool party and wet t-shirt contest. The Party starts at Noon and goes till 6:00, Pole Dancing starts at 4:30, @ Dante’s Restaurant & Raw Bar, 951 Caroline St, next to the Ferry Terminal; Call 305-293-5123 305-293-5123 for more details or to sign up for the contest!!
PAJAMA AND LINGERIE PARTY
The hottest Playboy model in the world Kristy Morgan from the reality TV show “Tila Tequila” encourages you to dress sexy for this skimpy affair. Enter the $700 Hugh Hefner and Marilyn Monroe look-a-like contest, plus enjoy guest D.J.’s live. This event is guaranteed to sell out.;Purchase advance VIP tickets online at WWW.KEYSTIX.COM;Mangoes; 700 Duval Street; 305-304-1188 305-304-1188 10 pm;
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Friday, October 29
KEY WEST GALLERY BILL MACK ART SHOW
http://thekeywestgallery.com/
601 Duval Street (corner of Southard and Duval Street)
Key West, Florida 33040
305-923-1696
6 to 10pm open to the public
Key West Gallery presents the world famous Bill Mack of Hollywood sign fame. His work is in the collections of President Clinton and former Presidents Ford and Reagan – Actors and renowned art aficionados, Sylvester Stallone, Elizabeth Taylor, and Tony Curtis – International business leaders Mrs. Yaeko Shiotsuki, Hermann Schnabel, and Irwin Jacobs – and celebrities as diverse as Kenny Rogers, comic Howie Mandel, and record producer Jimmy “Jam” Harris. His piece entitled “Lady” is part of the permanent collection of the Statue of Liberty National Monument on Liberty Island. His sculpture of basketball great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hangs in the entry of the NBA Hall of Fame, and he has also created sculptures that are under consideration for installation in the International Tennis Hall of Fame (Arthur Ashe), the American and Canadian Hockey Halls of Fame (Hobey Baker), his sculpture of Lyle Alzado is in the collection of the NFL Hall of Fame, and a sculpture of Peggy Fleming is on permanent display at the United States Figure Skating Hall of Fame.
HAIR OF THE HOG, LEATHER AND LACE PARTY
Wake up with the Hogs at our Bloody Mary Blow Out Breakfast! Wear your laciest lace or your luckiest leather and win $$$! Grey Goose Bloody Mary Bar, Beer Specials, Continental Breakfast Buffet. Build your own breakfast sandwich. For more information visit www.hogsbreath.com; 400 Front St.; 305-296-4222 305-296-4222 9 a.m.-Noon; FREE
PIMP AND HO PARTY
America’s #1 movie star, Ron Jeremy, invites you to come fulfill your fantasy at this exotic dance party. Enter the $700 Mr. Pimp and Ms. Ho costume contest, plus enjoy guest D.J.’s live. This event is guaranteed to sell out. Purchase advance VIP tickets online at WWW.KEYSTIX.COM; Redfish Bluefish; 407 Front Street; 305-304-1188 305-304-1188 10 pm; $$
SOUTHERNMOST SICKOS AND PSYCHOS COSTUME CONTEST
The Southernmost Hotel’s Annual Costume Contest Friday, October 29th from 4-6 pm, 3:00pm for registration; 4:30PM – Southernmost Sickos and Psychos Costume Contest at the Poolside at the Southernmost Hotel in the USA; 6PM – Masquerade March Half Way Party poolside at the Southernmost on the Beach; 1319 Duval St.;FREE
10TH ANNUAL LIVING ART AIRBRUSH EXPO
Contestants will use the human form as a living canvas for artistic expression in competition for more than $1,500; drink specials and live entertainment; Sunset Pier at Ocean Key Resort; Painting and Partying Start at Sunset; judging begins at 9 pm; 305-295-7045 305-295-7045 FREE
MASQUERADE MARCH
Join the crowd as they parade through Old Town with music and noisemakers; thirst quenchers provided at selected guesthouses. Begins at the Key West Cemetery Frances Street entrance; revelers can join the mad march anywhere along the two routes; 5pm; All welcome; FREE
FANTASY FEST STREET FAIR
Duval Street’s mile-long eater-tainment extravaganza features arts and crafts, food vendors, lively libations and costumed frivolity; Noon – 10 pm; Friday, October 29
RUM BARREL’S 4TH ANNUAL PIRATE BASH
Dress and DRINK LIKE A PIRATE at the Rum Barrel! Key West’s resident pirate and rum experts — Pirate Soul Museum and Rum Barrel Restaurant & Bar — team up to throw the most outrageous Pirates Bash in the world! More than $1500 in cash prizes for the best pirate and wench costumes, great music on the rooftop stage, and awesome rum specials. More info 305) 292-7862. Piratical inspiration at PirateSoul.com.;9pm.; $
FETISH & FANTASY PARTY AT THE ISLAND HOUSE FOR MEN
“Dressed to Thrill” costume judging & party for men co-sponsored by the Key West Wreckers at Island House. Imagine a costume party in your favorite dungeon. Win cash and prizes for best costume in each of two categories: 1 – Fetish, Leather, Uniform, or Rubber; 2 – Best use of this year’s Fantasy Fest theme “Habitat for Insanity”. Judging at 9:30. Party follows in the special dungeon. Clothes check provided. Clothing optional. Adults only. Men only. Purchase advance VIP tickets online at WWW.KEYSTIX.COM; 1129 Fleming St.; 8:30 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.; (305)294-6284 (305)294-6284
HABITAT FOR INSANITY AT PEARL’S RAINBOW FOR WOMEN
This women-only event has hot music and even hotter dancers. Celebrity judges will be awarding steamy prizes for the Most Heavenly Body, the Most Voluptuous Vixen, and the Most Far-out Fetish; $20 cover includes a free drink; 8pm – 11pm 525 United St.; www.pearlsrainbow.com
801 BOURBON BAR TEA DANCE
Plenty of sugar and spice at this tea in the street party; Live DJ, cool drinks, dancers, drag queens and celebrities; 305-294-4737 305-294-4737 801 Duval St.; 1 pm; FREE
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Saturday, October 30
BOURBON ST. PUB TEA DANCE AND BALCONY BROUHAHA
Brace yourselves for one of Fantasy Fest’s most outrageous daytime events! Bourbon St. Pub helps you to relive the glory-days of Key West’s notoriously remembered “Tea In the Street.” With Duval St. shut down, prepare for flying drag queens, hot male dancers, and in true Bourbon St. fashion— FANTASY FEST BEADS!!! Live DJ, satellite bars and local celebs! Street level standing room always available at no charge. VIP Balcony Brouhaha tickets can be pre-purchased at The New Orleans House or by calling (305) 293-9800 (305) 293-9800 Balcony tickets are guaranteed to sell out! 11am-5pm; Bourbon St. Pub Complex; www.bourbonstpub.com;
CAPTAIN MORGAN FANTASY FEST PARADE
Join 70,000 exuberant partygoers as this year’s parade rolls down Duval Street. Featuring glittering floats, marching bands and dancing groups, it doesn’t get any wilder than this! Parade route includes Whitehead, Front and Duval Streets; 7 pm; www.FREE
EPIDERMAL ARTS AND TORSO TAPESTRIES
Art lovers gather for this bona fide cultural event to determine the best- illustrated bodies. The battle of the emblazoned bods elevates this art form to something aesthetic, creative and maybe even poetic; Green Parrot Bar; 601 Whitehead St.; (305) 294-6133 (305) 294-6133 www.greenparrot.com; 3 pm; FREE
DUVAL STREET PROMENADE
Sassy entertainers, enticing food and spirited libations tempt costumed merrymakers as they party from the Gulf to the Atlantic; Noon – 10:30 pm; FREE
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Sunday, October 31
“THE FAT LADY SINGS” TEA DANCE
As the saying goes, “It ain’t over ’til the fat lady sings.” Everyone will be at La Te Da from 4pm – 9pm for the last Official Event of Fantasy Fest 2010. DJ Junior provides the music for the very last hoorah. La Te Da Hotel, Restaurant, Cabaret and Bars; 1125 Duval St.; (305)296-6706 (305)296-6706 $5 Admission
CHILDREN’S DAY
A family event featuring food, games, arts and crafts and a costume contest for children. Bayview Park at Truman Ave. and Eisenhower Dr.; Noon – 5 p.m.; 305-292-8912 305-292-8912
FANTASY FEST SUNDAY BRUNCH AT THE HYATT
Served at SHOR American Seafood Grill at the Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa From 11 am – 2 pm; 601 Front Street; Call 305.809.4000 305.809.4000 for reservations
There are just several homes and condos left for Fantasy Fest, so call now if you haven’t booked your vacation rental with us! We have weekly vacation rentals in the Best of Key West!
Key West offers many different options for lodging. One of the most popular options is to rent a home, condo or townhome. These Key West vacation rentals are perfect for a couple, family or even a larger group.
Compass Realty offers vacation rentals in the prime areas of Key West. We specialize in vacation homes, condos and townhomes in the Truman Annex, Old Town Key West, the Key West Golf Club and we also have many waterfront properties for rent nightly, weekly and monthly.
The Truman Annex is just one block off Duval Street and is a beautiful community. The Annex encompasses some stately homes, luxury townhomes, and condominiums.
The Key West Golf Club is located on Stock Island, just one mile from Key West. The Golf Club has a tranquil setting with views of fairways and greens surrounded with tropical foliage. Amenities at the Golf Club include 2 pools, a health and fitness center and gated 24-hour security.
Oceanside is a perfect place to relax where you are far enough away from Key West but close enough to get to all the fine restaurants, shopping and more. Oceanside offers the ability to keep a boat nearby in the marina or on a trailer for an additional fee.
Compass Realty offers some fine waterfront Key West vacation rentals throughout the island. If glorious sunsets and the view of azure blue water are your thing, a waterfront rental is for you.
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