Walk on White annual arts celebration set to kick off Thursday, Oct. 17

Key West’s popular Walk on White monthly art stroll is set to kick off its 2024 season on Thursday, Oct. 17. (Photo: Carol Tedesco/WalkOnWhiteKeyWest.com)

Walk on White, one of Key West’s most popular ongoing “art stroll” experiences, is set to kick off its 2024 season on Oct. 17, and will continue monthly every third Thursday through May, taking place from 6:00-9:00pm.
 
Launched in 1999 to promote and celebrate Key West’s mid-town galleries and showcase the range and caliber of their artists, WOW has evolved and expanded, and now also includes multiple White St. district businesses and destinations that will open their doors to the arts loving public. Additionally, the WOW organization is now leveraging the event’s enormous popularity by serving as a fundraising vehicle for local non-profit organizations.
 
Easily navigable for most walkers and bikers, the WOW district encompasses the stretch of White St. running from Southard to United and extends along several of its cross-streets. Art lovers can explore an array of offerings at more than 20 destinations showcasing the works of painters, photographers, sculptors, ceramic and mixed media artists, and artisan jewelry makers while enjoying beautiful island architecture, exhibit openings, creative demonstrations, musical, literary and performance offerings, libation and food samples and the pleasure of connecting with community.
 
October WOW highlights include a 6:15pm live performance by the Key West High School Conchettes performance group at the Dairy Queen at 1207 United St., and a 6:45 performance at Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Company at 1201 White St., where those of legal age can sample a selection of J.F. Haden’s craft liqueurs. While at Coldwell Banker, attendees can purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a prize basket full of goodies donated by area businesses and vendors. Raffle proceeds benefit the KWHS Conchettes and ticket holders need not be present to win.
 
Other special Oct. event features include complimentary tasting samples served up at Mo’s Restaurant, Sandy’s Café, Oasis Mediterranean Cuisine, and White Street Pizza, all located on White Street. Visitors to Truman & Co. Real Estate, 1205 Truman Ave., can enjoy Key West First Legal Rum samples compliments of Zintsmaster and team, and Mutiny Vodka samples at the Golden Heron House, 1106 Georgia St.
 
Haven’t had a chance yet to meet and congratulate the “Island of the Arts” new Mayor, Danise “Dee Dee” Henriquez? Event organizers report that the Mayor has set a goal to visit all of the nearly two-dozen participating locations on Oct. 17. Walk on White is sponsored in part by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. For a list of participating locations and more information, visit www.WalkOnWhiteKeyWest.com.