More than 200 community leaders, arts patrons, business owners and performers filled the Key West Theater on Jan. 6 to spend “A Night in Old Key West.”
Such was the theme of the fundraising gala to support Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St., a nonprofit performing arts venue that hosts national music, concerts, comedy and variety specials and locally produced Key West events and the Keys Weekly’s annual award show for The Bubbas: Key West People’s Choice Awards. The evening event included food, drinks, a silent auction and plenty of live musical performances and a gripping slideshow of legendary Key West people and places throughout the decades.
In addition to the performance area that includes the stage, table seating, drink service and a full bar and balcony, the building houses the businesses offices for Rams Head Key West, which operates the Coffee Butler Amphitheater at Truman Waterfront under a management contract with the city of Key West. The historic building also includes Grateful Guitar music store, the Back Stage Listening Room and a full recording studio.
“We are committed to making performing arts relevant in the lives of more people by providing space and demonstrating that the arts engage, inspire and unite communities,” states the theater’s website.
“Thank you to the artists, volunteers, donors, and supporters who have been the backbone of our non-profit venue,” said Bree Gangi, executive director of Key West Theater.
