Over-the-top comedy as famous actress Myra Marlowe wants time away from her career to pen an autobiography in a New England hamlet. She does not plan for bizarre neighbors, a homicidal 'sister' or murderous suspicions. Visit website for select show dates and ticket information.
Contact: (305) 743-0994
Email: gm@marathontheater.org
January 21 / Marathon - Luna Luau Full Moon Cocktail Party
Tucked away amid the heart of Marathon lies the Crane Point Museum, Nature Center & Historic Site, a 64-acre tropical oasis of hardwood trees, nature trails and educational displays for adults and children. Amidst this setting, join an evening of tropical cocktails and experience this middle Keys gem. From 6-10 p.m.
Contact: 305-743-3900
Under the direction of Harry James’ lead trumpet virtuoso, the band has continued its tradition of fine rhythmic playing and mellow arrangements. Tickets $25 on sale at 6 p.m., showtime 7 p.m. Performance at the Marathon High School, 350 Sombrero Beach Road. Seasonal tickets are available, see website for details.
Contact: Lynda 305-743-4687
Experience a weekend of traditional folk and bluegrass music in the Florida Keys. Featured performers to include Michael Doucet, Wayne Henderson, Daryl Davis, The Quebec Sisters, Springfield Exit with Linda Lay, Phil Wiggins, Jeff Little and more. Location at Sombrero Resort. Tickets $15 per show (total of four), all-show tickets, $50.
Contact: John and Barbara Holum 410-991-7848
Email: info@keysmusicfest.org
It's expected to be a smorgasbord of tropical plants, "used treasures," a plant raffle, even baked goods and honey! Attendees can find Keys and South Florida natives, bamboo, palms, heliconias, orchids and unusual, rare tropicals. Open from 8:30am to 3:00pm; pastries available at 9:00am, lunch available at 11:30am.
Contact: 305-743-4971
Winner of the Chopin Prize at the 2009 Cleveland International Piano Competition, Ham has performed internationally with the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra, Seoul Symphony Orchestra, St. Petersburg Radio Broadcast Orchestra, and Royal Irish Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra. Tickets $25, purchases at the door. Seasonal tickets available, visit website for details. Performance takes place at the San Pablo Catholic Church of Marathon, 550 122nd St. Oceanside, off US Highway 1 at mile marker 53.5. Showtime 7:00pm.
Contact:Lynda 305-743-4687
Tucked away amid the heart of the Marathon shopping district lies Crane Point Museum, Nature Center & Historic Site, a 64-acre tropical oasis of hardwood trees, nature trails and educational displays for adults and children. The Adderley home, belonging to a Bahamian immigrant and his family who set up homestead in the early 20th century, has been restored and is a popular stop along the 2.5 miles of trails and wooden walkways crisscrossing the hammock. Learn more during this special event, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Contact: 305-743-3900
An official leg of the Sailfish Pro Series, the three-day tournament includes VIP parties and two days of highly competitive fishing, world class entertainment and gourmet food. Overall cash payouts have been as high as $250,000.
Contact: Laura Emmole 727-631-0072.
Held at the Marathon Community Park, MM49, from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. Admission fee $7 per adult, 12 and under are free. Free parking and shuttle service from 33rd Street, bayside; kids corner, free hourly t-shirt drawings, food vendors, live music and art raffle.
Contact: 305-396-7076
Email: meredith@swankeyevents.com
This high energy Boston based chamber orchestra's repertoire ranges from early and classical music to folk and jazz. A Far Cry is making waves, experimenting with how music is performed and heard.Tickets $25, purchased at the door. Seasonal tickets available, visit website for details. Performance takes place at the San Pablo Catholic Church of Marathon, 550 122nd St. oceanside, off U.S. Highway 1 at mile marker 53.5.
Contact: Lynda 305-743-4687
A 14-year-old cello and piano prodigy, Zhang is winner of the 2005 International Russian Young Musician Music Competition; Zhang is currently studying piano, cello and music composition at Juilliard. She strives to move her audience with the simple truth of classical music. Tickets $25, purchased at the door. Seasonal tickets available, visit website for details. Performance takes place at the San Pablo Catholic Church of Marathon, 550 122nd St. oceanside, off U.S. Highway 1 at mile marker 53.5. Showtime 7 p.m.
Contact: Lynda 305-743-4687
Crane Point, a 64-acre tropical oasis of hardwood trees and nature trails transforms to become the setting for this popular 'whodunit' event, from 6-10 p.m.
Contact: 305-743-3900
National Pig Days is a three-day BBQ, pig roast, music fest, silent auction and social extravaganza for locals and visitors alike. The main attraction are the wildly exciting royal racing pigs cheered on by howling spectators. Children's games, beverage tents and evening shows round out what has become a major annual event and fundraiser for a local charity.
Contact: Karen 305-923-1204
Email: kd1559@aol.com
Sopranos Birgit Fioravante and Wendy Reynolds, along with pianist Heather Coltman have written and brought to life a theatrical extravaganza directed by Trent Blanton. Dueling Divas, with their big egos, big wigs, gorgeous voices and ridiculous characters, have created a show for audiences enjoy. Tickets $25, purchased at the door. Seasonal tickets available, visit website for details. Performance takes place at the Marathon High School, 350 Sombrero Beach Road. Showtime 7 p.m.
Contact: Lynda 305-743-4687
This joyous tribute to community theater finds members of a local group gathered together after a summer hiatus, and amongst questions of 'who will get cast' are character plots in the face of major life decisions. Visit website for select show dates and ticket information.
Contact: 305-743-0994
Email: gm@marathontheater.org
The 12th annual tournament offers two full days of sailfishing and a $30,000 cash purse. The winning boat team is to receive a grand prize of $25,000 cash, with first and second runners-up also taking home cash prizes. Trophies are to be awarded to the top boat teams and individual sailfish anglers. Proceeds benefit Hospice of the Florida Keys.
Contact: Terry Fisher 305-289-1310
Email: kcbmarina@bellsouth.net
Come for the run, but stay for the sun! A comprehensive race format includes the (new) 15K Challenge, and the 10K Run and 5K Walk/Run, set for 8 a.m. at Sombrero Beach. Runners from all over the Keys, country and world participate in this weekend-long event. Race entry fee includes t-shirts. Music, Awards, Raffles, Prizes, Food, Entertainment. Organized and Promoted by the Southernmost Runners Club.
Contact: 305-743-4582 or 305-289-9868
Email: sombrerobeachrun@bellsouth.net
Tour beautiful homes and extraordinary gardens in the Marathon area — all selected for their uniqueness and reflection of Keys living. Each home is adorned with floral arrangements created by members of the Marathon Garden Club.
Contact: 305-743-4971
Gourmet delicacies from the waters of the Florida Keys highlight this annual event at Marathon Community Park, mile marker 49 oceanside. Sponsored by Organized Fishermen of Florida and Marathon Chamber of Commerce.
Contact: 305-743-5417
Email: info@floridakeysmarathon.com
Take a trip back to 1964 with BritBeat's tribute to the Beatles. With mop tops, retro costumes, vintage instruments and harmonizing vocals, BritBeat Beatles Tribute Band performs all of the memorable Beatle hits from the '60s. Their British style, charisma and character creates the ultimate Beatles Tribute concert experience. Tickets $25, purchased at the door. Seasonal tickets available, visit website for details. Performance takes place at the Marathon High School, 350 Sombrero Beach Road. Showtime 7 p.m.
Contact: Lynda 305-743-4687
