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Pirates in Paradise Festival Celebrating Key West’s Rich & Colorful Maritime Heritage
November 27 thru December 6, 2009 Key West, Florida
Maritime Arts, Cultural & Literary Activities Artists’, Authors’ & Historians’ Receptions & Sails Book, Poster & DVD Signings
Historic Attractions & Museums Shipwreck, Treasure & Nautical Exhibits Pyrate Tryal of Anne Bonny & Mary Read at Old City Hall (12/5)
Historic Walking Tour of Key West & Public Lecture with author Robert Macomber (12/1)
Nautical Excursions & Seafaring Adventures Sea Battles & Pirate Cruises aboard Schooner WOLF and other Key West Tall Ships Artists’, Authors’ & Historians Sail with Admiral Finbar aboard Schooner WOLF
Fort Pyrate Fest & Village Thieves’ Market Pyrate Skirmishes Battle Re-enactments Pirate Encampments
Period Arts & Crafts Strolling Minstrels Vintage Vittles Sea Shanties Pirate Games Historic Fort Tours Pyrate Olympics
Special Events & Piratical Escapades KW Maritime Holiday Party & End of Hurricane Season Party at USCGC Mohawk (11/30)
Reader Rendezvous wit Author & Historian Robert N. Macomber (12/1)
“Queen “Queen of Swing” Norma Miller’s Birthday Brunches at La Te Da (12/2 & 12/6)
“Queen of Swing” Norma Miller’s Birthday Reception at Key West Art Bar (12/2)
Most Buxom Wench & Bad Ass Pirate Party and Contest at Schooner Wharf Bar (12/2)
Literature and the Sea Reception and Caribbean Pirate’s Buffet at El Meson de Pepe (12/3)
Pirate Party & Fairvilla Megastore Fashion Show at Pat Croce’s Rum Barrel (12/3)
Pirate’s Choice Rum Pirate Pub Stroll in Old Town Key West (12/4)
“Queen of Swing” Norma Miller’s B-Day Dinner Dance at Pier House Resort & Spa (12/5)
Sound Check with Mike Emerson Rhythm Section & Lou Ragland at Green Parrot Bar (12/6)
Tribute to Norma with Mike Emerson Rhythm Section & Lou Ragland at La Te Da (12/6)
Pirates in Paradise Tea Dance at La Te Da (12/6)
For more info (305) 296-9694 or [email protected]
Pirates in Paradise Festival Celebrating Key West’s Rich & Colorful Maritime Heritage
©Cascabel Ashore by Don Maitz
November 27 thru December 6, 2009
Key West, Florida
Pirates In Paradise Festival
Celebrating Key West’s Rich & Colorful Maritime Heritage
ALL DAY/EVERY DAY Ongoing Maritime & Pirate Exhibits at island Museums and Historic Attractions, including Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park, Pirate Soul, Mel Fisher Museum, Custom House Museum, Light House Museum, Heritage House, East Martello Tower & Wrecker’s Museum/Oldest House. Nautical Excursions including Pirate Sails, Day Sails, Sunset Cruises, Snorkeling Trips to the Reef, Dolphin Trips, Reef & Wreck Dives, Parasailing, Deep Sea, Backcountry & Flats Fishing Trips. For reservations: (305) 296-9694.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2009 4 - 6pm Tall Ship Pirate Sunset Sail aboard Schooner WOLF. Join Admiral Finbar and his scurvy crew for this swashbuckling adventure at sea! Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Safe Harbour Marina, Stock Island. Cost: $50 adults/$25 12 & under. Reservations: (305) 296-9694.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2009 4 - 6pm Tall Ship Sunset Pirate Sail aboard the Schooner WOLF. Captain Deadeye will share the History and Superstition of Celestial Navigation. Tickets: $50, $25 for kids under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Safe Harbour Marina, Stock Island. Reservations: (305) 296-9694.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2009 4 - 6pm Tall Ship Sunset Pirate Sail aboard Schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Safe Harbour Marina, Stock Island. Reservations: (305) 296-9694.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2009 3 – 6pm – Key West Maritime Holiday Party aboard the MOHAWK WWII Museum Ship at Truman Annex Waterfront Pier. Join Admiral Finbar and the Conch Republic Military Brass and the Pirates in Paradise swashbuckling crew for this maritime celebration. Entertainment features Howard Livingston, Kat Epple, Rich McKay and Mary Spears. Cost: $15/$10 for members of the KWMHS, volunteers of the MOHAWK and Key West Propeller Club of the US and other maritime related organizations. Not a member or volunteer, sign up on site to join the KWMHS and enjoy the celebration! For more info, call (305) 296-9694. 4:30pm – Official End of America’s Hurricane Season Ceremony at the USCGC MOHAWK (WPG-78.) NOAA’s weather forecaster Matt Strahan & his crew will be on hand to symbolically signify the end of this year’s Hurricane Season with the burning of the Hurricane Flags. Truman Pier, foot of Southard Street. FREE.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2009 10am-Noon – Historic Walking Tour of Old Town Key West. Join award-winning author and lecturer Robert N. Macomber as he takes you back in time to the Civil War era in Key West. Tour departs Ambrosia Key West, 622 Fleming Street (meet in the courtyard at 9:30am to register.) Tour departs promptly at 10am and concludes at Voltaire Books, 330 Simonton Street, where there will be a book signing with Bob at Noon. COST: $25 per person. Reservations, call (305) 296-9694. 5-6pm – Key West Maritime Historical Society’s Sunset Celebration at the top of Crown Plaza La Concha. Join author & historian Robert N. Macomber and Society members for a bird’s eye view of paradise, book signings and a toast to the island’s fabulous sunset. 430 Duval Street (cash bar.) 7pm – Key West Maritime Historical Society's Historic Glimpses FREE Public Lecture, ‘Fighting the Scourge of the Sea…or…How the U.S. Navy rid these waters of the last pirates 185 years ago! Presented by Robert N. Macomber at Crown Plaza La Concha, 430 Duval Street. Contact [email protected] for more info.
We Salute Our Swashbuckling Sponsors! Pirate’s Choice Rum El Meson de Pepe Courtyard by Marriott Cypress House
Pyrates Magazine KW Historic Seaport Communicreations.com Conch Republic Navy Ambrosia Key West Schooner WOLF La Te Da Propeller Club – Key West
Vacation Key West The Event Network Schooner Wharf Bar Key West Express Ferry City of Key West The Conch Republic Group Callahan Digital Art No Quarter Given
MOHAWK WWII Memorial Vacations in Key West Fairvilla Megastore KW Maritime Historical Society of the Florida Keys Conch TV Pier House Resort & Spa
Safe Harbour Marina Pirate Soul Museum Pat Croce’s Rum Barrel Opici Wines of Florida
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2009 NOON – La Te Da’s ‘Queen of Swing’ Norma Miller’s Birthday Brunch. Celebrate Jazz icon Norma Miler’s 90th Birthday with a scrumptious brunch (order off menu,) 1125 Duval Street. Call (305) 296-6706 for reservations. 4-6pm – Norma Miller’s Tall Ship Birthday Sunset Sail with Admiral Finbar & the Pirates in Paradise crew aboard the Schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at KW’s Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694. 6-9pm – Norma Miller’s Birthday Reception at the Key West Art Bar. Entertainment features the Mike Emerson Southernmost Rhythm Section, and guest appearances by Kat Epple, Michelle Murrilo and the Lucy & Leon Swing Dancers. $5 Cover- Cash Bar, corner of Margaret & Caroline. Call (305) 296-9694 for more info. 9pm – Most Buxom Wench & Bad Ass Pirate Party at Schooner Wharf Bar. Become a contestant and vie for great prizes…or come and cheer on your favorite pirate! Contest at 9:30pm. To register, call (305) 292-3302. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009 10am-5pm – Fort Taylor Pyrate Fest & Pirate Pub & Thieves’ Market. Features living history pirate encampments; His Royal Majesty’s Military Forces; careening camp and fight circles. Entertainment by Pyrates of the Coast, Bawdy Be, Portside Tom, Nigel, Captain Crudbeard & Lady Barbara, Callahan Crewe and Cutters Crew. Festival Pass: $6/adults and $4/children under 12 with park admission. *4-Day Weekend Pass $20/adults & $15/children under 12 with park admission. Fort Taylor Historic State Park, end of Southard St. through Truman Annex. Call (305) 292-6713 for info. 1-2:30pm – Authors, Artists & Historians Sail aboard the Schooner WOLF. Join Admiral Finbar, authors Don Maitz, Janny Wurts and Norma Miller.
Tickets: $50/person. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Key West Historic Seaport. Reservations, call (305) 296-9694. 3-4pm – Pyrates of the Coast’s 6th Annual National Walk the Plank Championships aboard the WOLF at Key West Historic Seaport. Victims (hush, contestants) vie for the honor and glory of becoming the 2009 Champion as they dive to their watery graves, pleading for their miserable lives and competing for valuable prizes. FREE Spectator viewing. Call (305) 296-9694 for more info. 7-9pm – El Meson de Pepe’s Literature & the Sea Reception & Pirate’s Caribbean Buffet at Mallory Square, 411 Wall Street. Join Authors, Historians, Artists and the Pirates in Paradise crew for this festive dinner. Cost: $20 per person, $10 per person for children under 12. Reservations & info, call (305) 296-9694. 10pm – Pirate Party & Fairvilla Megastore Fashion Show at Pat Croce’s Rum Barrel, 528 Front Street. Join the pirates for this swashbuckling party. Enjoy Fairvilla Megastore’s Pirate Fashion Show. For info, call (305) 292-7862.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2009 10am-5pm – Fort Taylor Pyrate Fest, Pirate Pub and Village Thieves’ Market. Features living history pirate encampments; Pirate Skirmish with His Royal Majesty’s Military Forces (1:30pm); period clothing, arts and crafts; and black powder weapons demonstrations; careening camp, fight circles, and kid’s games. Entertainment by Pyrates of the Coast, Bawdy Be, Portside Tom, Nigel, Cascabel, Capt. Crudbeard & Lady Barbara, the Callahan Crewe, Cutters Crew, Liberte' Sparrow and Braze include strolling minstrels & combative stunt men. Festival Pass: $6/adults and $4/children under 12 with park admission. *3-Day Weekend Pass $15/adults & $10/children under 12 with park admission, Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park, end of Southard St. Call (305) 292-6713 for more info. 1-3 pm – Tall Ship Pirate Sail & Attack aboard Schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at KW Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694. 4-6pm – Tall Ship Sunset Sail & Pirate Attacks aboard the Schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at KW’s Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694. 6-9pm Pirate’s Choice Rum Pub Stroll with the Captain’s of the Devil’s Triangle. Join the pirates for this ‘adult themed’ stroll that takes you to several of Old Town Key West’s favorite watering holes and features libations at 3 pubs. Cost: $20. Reservations, call (305) 296-9694.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2009 10am-5pm – Fort Taylor Pyrate Fest, Pirate Pub and Village Thieves’ Market. Featuring living history pirate encampments, Pirate Skirmish with His Royal Majesty’s Military Forces (1:30pm), period clothing, arts and crafts, fight circles, black powder weapons demonstrations and kids’ pirate games. Entertainment includes strolling minstrels & combative stunt men. Festival Pass: $6/adults and $4/children under 12 with park admission, Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park, end of Southard Street (305) 292-6713 for more info. 11am – Noon – Historic Reenactment of the “Pyrate Tryal of Anne Bonny & Mary Read at Old City Hall,” (based on the official trial transcripts of these infamous female pirates,) 510 Greene Street. Cost: $10/$5 for children under 12. Call (305) 296-9694 for reservations. 1-3 pm – Tall Ship Pirate Sail & Attack aboard Schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at KW Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694. 4-6pm – Tall Ship Sunset Sail & Pirate Attacks aboard the schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at KW’s Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694. 7pm – Key West Lighted Holiday Parade. View the family-friendly parade (with Pirates!) along Truman and Duval streets. FREE. 7-11pm – Queen of Swing Norma Miller Birthday Roast & Swing Dance at the Pier House Resort & Spa’s Harbor View Café and Wine Galley Bar, One Duval Street, hosted by Admiral Finbar and Julie McEnroe. Dance to the big band sounds of the Mike Emerson Southernmost Brass Band. Special guests include Kathleen Peace, Michelle Murillo and the Lucy & Leon Swing Dancers. Dinner tickets $50 (RSVP by 12/3 to 305-296-9694 or [email protected].) Dancing on the terrace is open to the public. Dress Attire: Conch Military, Key’s Holiday, Pirate or 30s & 40s Glam.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2009 10am-5pm – Fort Taylor Pyrate Fest, Pirate Pub and Village Thieves’ Market. Features living history pirate encampments; Pirate Skirmishes with His Royal Majesty’s Military Forces (1:30pm); period clothing, arts and crafts; pirate treasure and black powder weapons demonstrations, careening camp, fight circles and kid’s games. Entertainment by Pyrates of the Coast, Portside Tom, Nigel, Bawdy Be, Cascabel, Captain Crudbeard & Lady Barbara, the Callahan Crewe, Cutters Crew, Liberte' Sparrow and Braze include strolling minstrels & combative stunt men. Festival Pass: $6/adults and $4/children under 12 with park admission. Fort Zachary Taylor HSP, end of Southard St. through Truman Annex. Call (305) 292-6713 for info. 1-3 pm – Tall Ship Pirate Sail & Attack aboard Schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at KW Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694. 4 - 7pm – La Te Da’s Pirate Tea Dance with special guest “Queen of Swing” Norma Miller, 1125 Duval Street. A swashbuckling Tea Dance with tropical pirate flair! Cash Bar. For more info, call (305) 296-6706. 4-6pm – Tall Ship Sunset Sail & Pirate Attacks aboard the schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Key West’s Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694. 5:30 – 7:30pm – Green Parrot Bar’s Sound Check with the Mike Emerson Southernmost Rhythm Section. Special guests include Lou Ragland and ‘Queen of Swing’ Norma Miller, 601 Whitehead St. FREE. For more information, call (305) 295-3450. 9 – 11pm – La Te Da’s Tribute to the ‘Queen of Swing’ Norma Miller with the Mike Emerson Southernmost Rhythm Section. Join the Lucy & Leon Swing Dancers for this salute to birthday girl Norma, 1125 Duval St. FREE. For info, call (305) 296-6706.
We Salute Our Swashbuckling Sponsors!
Pirate’s Choice Rum El Meson de Pepe Courtyard by Marriott Cypress House Pyrates Magazine KW Historic Seaport Communicreations.com Conch Republic Navy
Ambrosia Key West Schooner WOLF La Te Da Propeller Club – Key West The Event Network SunLion Jewelry Schooner Wharf Bar Key West Express Ferry City of Key West The Conch Republic Group Callahan Digital Art No Quarter Given
Seacoast Airlines MOHAWK WWII Memorial Vacations in Key West Fairvilla Megastore Safe Harbour Marina Key West Maritime Historical Society of the Florida Keys Conch TV
Pirate Soul Museum Pat Croce’s Rum Barrel Opici Wines of Florida
For more info (305) 296-9694 or [email protected]
