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Key West would be a beautiful place to spend a week or two recovering from the winter blues. At this time of year the weather is lovely and there is plenty to see and do.
For all you outdoor types you can swim, snorkel, dive, fish and sail to your hearts content. There is a wonderful living coral reef to see and numerous walks, hikes and eco tours to try out.
In Key West you will find something to suit everyone’s taste. Everyone from the shop till you drop holiday maker to the thrills and adventure seeker. It is a fabulous place for the photographers amongst you as well as the artists. The scenery is breathtaking both on and off shore.
If you happen to have planned your winter break for February of this year you might be interested in visiting the Key West Antiques Show which takes place from February 22 -24. Also on at this time is Key West’s Old Island Days Art Festival on February 23-24.
The Key West Antiques Show will have more than 30 dealers from around the United States. The antiques are to be displayed against the backdrop of a Civil War-era fort that is now a museum showcasing the island city’s intriguingly offbeat history.
The fourth annual Key West Antiques Show & Sale is to take place at Fort East Martello Museum and Gardens, 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd., next to Key West International Airport.
There will be a wide variety of antiques and collectibles during the event. Appraisals, antique clinics, snacks and a full bar will round out the attractions.
The Arts Festival, which originated in 1965, sponsored a show of original fine art to promote the cultural image of the island city. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 23-24, the 43rd annual Old Island Days Art Festival is to continue that tradition with works by approximately a hundred artists from throughout the United States and Canada.
Still presented by the Key West Art Center, the acclaimed open-air show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days in the historic Old Town district. Whitehead Street is to be closed to traffic from Greene to Caroline streets, creating a lively outdoor marketplace where art lovers can view exhibitors’ offerings while enjoying Key West’s typically warm, sunny February weather.
Booths will also be placed on Caroline Street within Truman Annex, a gracious enclave that includes the Harry S. Truman Little White House Museum where the late president spent 175 days during his 1945-1953 time in office.
The festival is to feature artists in media such as watercolor, oil painting, sculpture and photography.
The show is juried to ensure that its traditionally high standards of quality are maintained. Admission to the Old Island Days Art Festival is free.
We think these two events will add to what will already be an exciting holiday. They provide excellent venues to purchase quality art and antiques while still enjoying your sunshine holiday in Key West, Florida.
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