JAG GALLERY HONORS JIMMY BUFFETT WITH ART SHOW

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Jag Gallery in Duval Square is assembling a new art exhibit, dedicated to and celebrating the life of Key West’s favorite son, the legendary Jimmy Buffett. “Livin’ My Life Like a Song” features artwork and reflections from a circle of noted artist and writer friends including Dalva Duarte, David Wegman, Rita and Fred Troxel, Carl Hiaasen, Vaughn Cochran, Letty Nowak, Cayman and Robin Smith-Martin, Dan Rizzie, G. Love, Tony Caramanico and others with a portion of art sales donated to Singing For Change, one of Buffett’s favored organizations.

”I know Jimmy’s wish was for everyone to keep the party going — to be joyful.  It is a sweet desire and not always the easiest thing to do when you’re missing the guy, but who is not going to try and give him what he would want, right? To that goal, with some of Jimmy’s exceptional friends who happen to be fine artists and writers involved, I think it’s going to be a fascinating exhibit and that opening night will be a fine party,” said longtime friend and guest curator Rita Troxel.

The exhibit opens with a gallery reception on Saturday, March 9 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., which is free and open to the public. The show runs through March 24.

Considered a top destination for fine contemporary art, offering carefully curated  exhibits of work by prominent artists from Key West and beyond, Jag Gallery is located at the Simonton Street entrance to Duval Square, 1075 Duval St. with ample, free parking. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Sunday from noon to 5 p.m., Mondays by appointment. For more information, call 305-407-6202 or email jaggallerykw@gmail.com and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

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