 Politicophiles will have the opportunity to showcase their savvy at a special Presidents’ Weekend “Harry’s Cocktail and Trivia” event, set for Thursday, February 13, 2024, from 5:30-7:30pm at the Harry S. Truman Little White House, 111 Front Street, Key West, FL. Attendees can enjoy cocktails from “Harry’s Bar” – including Harry’s signature cocktail, beer, wine, or non-alcoholic beverages along with light hors d’oeuvres while competing in a presidential trivia battle of the brains for a chance to score prizes and glory.
The “Harry’s Cocktail and Trivia” evening kicks off the 2024 “Presidential Families Weekend,” an annual multi-day event presented by the Key West Harry S. Truman Foundation in partnership with The Society of Presidential Descendants whose centerpiece is a live, moderated discussion among distinguished descendants of past United States presidents. Presented with the support of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council, all events take place at the Harry S. Truman Little White House. Proceeds from “Harry’s Cocktail and Trivia” evening benefit the Key West Harry S. Truman Foundation. For tickets and information on the weekend’s events visit www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.org/foundation/events/.
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 Actor Clifton Truman Daniel, grandson of President Harry S. Truman, returns to Key West, Florida, in February where he will reprise the role of his legendary grandfather in the long running and highly acclaimed stage production, “Give ‘Em Hell, Harry!” A facet of the “Presidential Families Weekend” events taking place Feb. 13-17, 2025, on the grounds of the Harry S. Truman Little White House, 111 Front St., the performances are set for 4:30 pm on Sunday, Feb. 16 and Monday, Feb. 17, with doors opening at 4:00pm.
“Presidential Families Weekend” at the Truman Little White House is an annual event whose centerpiece is a moderated discussion among distinguished descendants of past United States presidents. Other events include a kickoff “Happy Hour at Harry’s” cocktails and trivia evening, a traditional Presidents Day cookout, and other celebratory and educational events. “Give ‘Em Hell, Harry!” performances staged at previous “Presidential Families Weekend” events quickly sold out. “Give ‘Em Hell, Harry!” is presented by The Key West Harry S. Truman Foundation with the support of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. For tickets and information visit www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.org/foundation/events/ Presidential Descendants Forum to take place Saturday, Feb. 15 at Harry S. Truman Little White House1/9/2025  The Key West Harry S. Truman Foundation, in partnership with The Society of Presidential Descendants, is pleased to welcome six distinguished descendants of U.S. Presidents for the 2025 Presidential Descendants Forum, Saturday Feb. 15, on the grounds of the Harry S. Truman Little White House, 111 Front Street, Key West, Florida.
Scheduled to discuss the importance of historic preservation are James Carter, grandson of 39th U.S. President Jimmy Carter; Clifton Truman Daniel, grandson of 33rd U.S. President Harry S. Truman; Ulysses Grant Dietz, great-great-grandson of 18th U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant; Mary Jean Eisenhower, granddaughter of 34th U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower; Massee McKinley, great-great grandson of 22nd and 24th U.S. President Grover Cleveland; and Patricia Taft, great-granddaughter of 27TH U.S. President William H. Taft. Dr. Kurt Graham, former Director of Independence, Missouri’s federally operated Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum will serve as moderator. Doors open at 4:00pm, with the forum beginning at 4:30pm. The Presidential Descendants Forum is one of multiple events scheduled over Presidents’ Day Weekend at the Harry S. Truman Little White House, and is the largest gathering of presidential descendants on Presidents Day Weekend in the United States. Presented with the support of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council, for tickets and information visit www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.org/foundation/events/.  On Monday, February 17, from 11:30am – 1:30pm, the Harry S. Truman Little White House, 111 Front Street, Key West, FL, will provide the setting for a family-friendly “Presidents Day Cookout” on the grounds where 33rd U.S. President Truman spent 11 working vacations from 1945-53.
Admission to the grounds is free, and attendees can enjoy hamburgers, veggie burgers, and hotdogs straight from the grill with the purchase of picnic tickets at the door. A cash bar will be available and attendees are welcome to bring a picnic blanket for the lunchtime event which will also include music and lawn games. The Presidents Day Cookout takes place on the final day of the 2025 “Presidential Families Weekend,” an annual multi-day event presented by the Key West Harry S. Truman Foundation in partnership with The Society of Presidential Descendants which features a moderated discussion among distinguished descendants of past United States presidents. Presented with the support of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. For more information visit www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.org/foundation/events/. The Brit Pack Brings The Ultimate British Music Experience to Key West!  Key West, FL — Fans of legendary British music are in for a treat as The BritPack: The Ultimate British Music Experience takes the stage at The Key WestTheater on Saturday, February 1st. Known for their electrifying performancesand unmatched authenticity, The Brit Pack delivers a masterful tribute to thevery best of British rock and pop, spanning decades of iconic hits.
With the show performed entirely by just four session musicians from New YorkCity, including two members who hail from Britain, the show is a throwback tothe bombastic days of live rock and roll. The Brit Pack recreates the magic oflegendary bands and artists like The Beatles, Queen, David Bowie, RollingStones, Led Zeppelin, Tears for Fears, and many more — all as a dynamic four-piece ensemble. From the swinging 60s to the anthemic 90s, the band covers avast spectrum of British hits, ensuring a night of nostalgia and high-energy entertainment. “We’re thrilled to bring this incredible journey through British music to KeyWest,” said Will Haywood Smith, drummer of The Brit Pack. “Every note youhear is played live, and the set is a tribute to the music we grew up on; acelebration of the songs that shaped so many lives, including our own.” The Brit Pack has earned a reputation for their unparalleled musicianship and ability to capture the essence of Britain’s greatest artists. The band has wowed audiences across the country, selling out venues and earning rave reviews. Event Details: Date: Saturday, February 1st, 2025 Time: Show starts at 8pm. Venue: The Key West Theater, Key West, FL Tickets: Available now at www.thekeywesttheater.com Don’t miss this chance to experience the magic of British music live on stage. Tickets are selling fast, so secure yours today and get ready to rock with The BritPack!  KEY WEST, FL – January 7, 2024 – Lower Keys Medical Center is hosting free breastfeeding and lactation classes in partnership with the Florida Department of Health – Monroe County. Sponsored by Healthy Start and Healthy Babies Programs, a Certified Lactation Counselor from the Department of Health will cover helpful topics including how to position baby, frequency and length of feedings, and common breastfeeding concerns.
Classes will be available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. For dates and online registration, visit www.LKMC.com/classes-events-programs. Everglades National Park hosts Nike Site Festival commemorating 60 years of HM-69 Nike Missile Site1/7/2025  HOMESTEAD, Fla. – On Jan. 18, Everglades National Park will host the inaugural Nike Site Festival at the historic HM-69 Nike Missile Site. The event will commemorate South Florida’s role in the Cold War and Cuban Missile Crisis and will also highlight the region’s Cuban heritage. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. followed by a Cold War era presentation at the Long Pine Key campground at 6 p.m. The event is family-friendly, open to the public, and free of charge with park admission.
The festival features a variety of events, each chosen to connect to the site’s history and the stories of its military personnel. There will be ranger presentations, guest speakers, and related educational organizations in attendance. Participants can assemble their own water-powered rocket, watch K-9 demonstrations, vote for their favorite Cold War era muscle car, and listen to live musical performances by the 13th Army Band and other local musicians playing hits from the 1950s through the 1970s. Food will also be available for purchase. The HM-69 Nike Missile Base operated from 1965-1979 to defend the United States against possible air attacks. Approximately 140 soldiers staffed the site, which was listed as a Historic District on July 27, 2004. Located near the Homestead entrance, the site is open seasonally from November through March for visitation and daily tours. For event schedule and additional details about the Nike Site Festival, visit: Nike Site Festival - Everglades National Park (U.S. National Park Service) Note: Registrations are still being accepted for the auto show. For more information about the HM-69 Nike Missile Site, to include trip planning: HM-69 Nike Missile Base - Everglades National Park (U.S. National Park Service) For more information about Everglades National Park, visit: nps.gov/ever or follow the park on Facebook, X, and Instagram.  Key West Art & Historical Society invites poets and writers to submit works with a theme of “A Streetcar Named Desire” for the 2025 Tennessee Williams Poetry and Short Story Writing Contests - components of the annual Tennessee Williams Key West Festival. Over $900 in prize money will be awarded to the winning writers. (Photo credit: Key West Art & Historical Society) January 7, 2025 – (KEY WEST, FL). As the Tennessee Williams Key West Festival draws near, the Key West Art & Historical Society invites poets and writers to submit original works for its 2025 Poetry and Short Story writing contests – components of the annual celebration held each March in honor of the Pulitzer Prize-winning literary icon that moved to Key West in 1949 and remained a resident for 34 years.
Drawing from the 2025 Festival theme, writing contest entries must in some way reference Tennessee Williams’ seminal 1947 work “A Streetcar Named Desire.” Authors may choose to write a story or poem loosely referencing the work itself, Williams’ experience during the writing process, one or more of the play’s characters, or one of the actors/actresses who appeared in the film. The cost is $10 per submission and is limited to one poem and/or one short story per person. The first-place winner in each contest will be awarded $300 while the second-place winner will receive $150. Submissions will be accepted through March 9 with winners announced during the Tennessee Williams Birthday Party on March 26. The short story contest is generously supported by Bert Whitt while support for the poetry contest comes from Laurie McChesney. For full contest information, guidelines, a list of judges, and a submission link visit www.twfest.org/contests. The Tennessee Williams Museum at 513 Truman Avenue is open every day for self-guided tours 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For more information about the museum or the festival, contact the Key West Art & Historical Society at 305-295-6616 or visit www.kwahs.org. Your Museums. Your Community. It takes an Island. APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR FEDERAL GRANT FUNDING FOR RESIDENTIAL FLOOD MITIGATION CLOSES JAN. 311/7/2025  MONROE COUNTY, FL – Are you interested in obtaining grant funds to elevate, demolish/reconstruct, or sell your home that is below base flood elevation, at risk of flooding, or has flooded before with a National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) flood insurance claim?
If so, Monroe County is participating in a national grant program known as Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) to help with the costs of elevating, or demolishing and reconstructing your home. Buying out your home is also an eligible grant activity. This program is available to all Monroe County homeowners. The program cannot buy any properties that are condominiums or cooperatives or have common area maintenance requirements. Mobile homes also do not qualify for the elevation program. Monroe County is accepting applications for the fiscal year 2024 FMA grant program. The deadline to apply through the Monroe County application process will close Jan. 31, 2025. This is a federal program administered by the State of Florida in partnership with Monroe County; therefore, it can be a timely process with slow turnaround times to move forward with projects. If you have any questions, contact program administrator Mike Lalbachan at 305-453-8796 or visit the program website at www.monroecounty-fl.gov/fma.  The Key West Harry S. Truman Foundation, in partnership with The Society of Presidential Descendants, is pleased to present a series of special events to be held in celebration of Presidents’ Day Weekend, Thursday, February 13, through Monday, February 17, 2025, on the grounds of the Harry S. Truman Little White House, 111 Front Street, Key West, Florida.
Centerpiece of the long weekend is the annual Presidential Descendants Forum on February 15, featuring an assemblage of distinguished presidential descendants engaged in a moderated discussion on this year’s topic, “Historic Preservation—artifacts, objects and sites. Preserving our nation’s history for future generations.” Other events are to include “Happy Hour at Harry’s,” live performances of the highly acclaimed stage production, “Give ‘Em Hell, Harry!” starring President Harry S. Truman’s grandson, actor Clifton Truman Daniel, announcement of the 2025 student essay competition winners, and a traditional Presidents’ Day cookout. The “Presidential Families Weekend and Forum” is presented with the support of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. For tickets and information visit www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.org/foundation/events/. |
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