The 28th celebration of the legendary author’s work and lifestyle features literary readings, a theatrical premiere, short story competition, fishing tournament and Sloppy Joe’s Look-Alike Contest. A celebration will be held on July 21st, Hemingway’s 109th birthday.

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This twenty-seventh annual event celebrates the legendary author’s work and lifestyle. The event comprises literary readings, a short story competition, a museum exhibit, a fishing tournament and the Sloppy Joe’s Look-Alike Contest.

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This lesbian-oriented festival features art shows, sailing and snorkeling, comedy performances and other activities.

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A holiday wonderland for kids from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. features Santa and Mrs. Claus at Bayview Park, corner of Truman Avenue and Eisenhower Drive.

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Judi Bradford, a longtime member of the Key West arts community, features a retrospective of her collection of Key West drawings since the 1970s.

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This performance features music by Copland, Bernstein, Lieberman and Tchaikovsky with pianist Jeffery Biegel at the Tennessee Williams Theatre.

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An Old Island Days tradition, this unique contest features novel sounds produced by contestants in several age categories as they attempt to make “music” on fluted conch shells.

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This symphony performance features soprano Monica Abrego at the Tennessee Williams Theatre. (305) 292-1774 or visit www.keywestsymphony.com

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This performance features works by Mozart, Beethoven and Saint-Saens, featuring pianist Andreas Klein at the Tennessee Williams Theatre. Call or visit www.keywestsymphony.com.

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The 13th-annual showcase of musical magic features America’s foremost performing songwriters, with concerts staged in intimate, audience-friendly island settings. The festival is presented by Hog's Breath Saloon.

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