NEWSLETTER - AUGUST, 2007

Klausing honored with Canada’s Hemingway on Stage Award
John Klausing, (holding flag) general manager emeritus of Sloppy Joe’s, was recently honored as the first recipient of the “Canada’s Hemingway on Stage Award” on the steps of the Custom House Museum, during the Hemingway Days Festival. Canadian playwright-actor Brian Gordon Sinclair, left, presented Klausing with the plaque and a check for $1,000. Sinclair, creator of the Hemingway on Stage series of plays about the author’s life, created the award to recognize a person who helps perpetuate the image and history of Ernest Hemingway. The award will be given yearly at the festival. “Half the award must be used to further the appreciation of Hemingway,” Sinclair said. “The other half, they can spend as they wish.” Klausing, surrounded by Hemingway look-alikes, turned the entire check over to the Look-Alike Society’s scholarship fund. For more information Click Here!
To see a photo show of the award presentation and photos of the reception after the "Hemingway's Havana," play Click Here.

Kids Of Summer 2007 Art Exhibit
will held on Saturday, August 18, 2007 from 2-4 pm at the Fort East Martello Museum. Everyone is welcome. A big "Thank You" to ArtCamp's generous sponsors: TIB Bank of the Keys; Keys Energy Services; The Atlantic Foundation; The Woodruff Charitable Memorial Trust; The Uh Oh Sisters; The Kids Fund; Waterfront Market; Ricky's Blue Heaven; Harpoon Harry's Restaurant; Solares Hill Design Group; 901 Signs and Designs; The Craig Company; Barker Services, Inc.; and the Cultural Preservation Society. To learn more Click Here.
To see what classes were offered Click Here
To see a slide show of artcamp fun Click Here.

State of Florida supports Key West Art & Historical Society

The State of Florida awarded KWAHS three grants totaling more than $100,000.
The state’s Division of Historic Resources’ General Program Support Grant has helped with ongoing educational programs and conservation of the society's eclectic art collection.
For more information Click Here

Vibrant Sushi and the 801 Girls Enjoy Interacting With Sculptures

To see the fabulous Sushi and the 801 Girls visiting with Seward Johonson's sculpture at the Custom House Museum Click Here!

KWAHS Thanks Our New and Returning Members for August

William Bradford & Nikki McCausland; Wesley Calvin; Jeffrey Cardenas & Ginny Stones; Ruth & Steve Cottrell; Brian K. Donovan & William R. Kirkwood; Ann Eid; David & Irene Eyer; Monica Haskell; Liz Lear & Deems Webster; Carol Loyet; Bob Muens; Kerry & Diane Shelby; Mark & Lois Songer; Mrs. Victoria Taylor; Suzanne & James Washburn; Roger & Maryann Westerlund.
KWAHS Welcomes Our New and Returning Business Partners!
Heartland Payment Systems; Paradise Scooter & Bike Rentals.
To view our Business Partners' web sites click here.