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11th Annual Key West

Pirates in Paradise Festival Celebrating Key West’s Rich & Colorful Maritime Heritage

November 26 thru December 5, 2010 F L O R I D A K E Y S C O N C H R E P U B L I C

Maritime Arts, Culture and Literary Special Events Reader Rendezvous with author and historian Robert Macomber…includes GROG…A Drinking Story at La Concha (11/29) & Old Town Historic Walking Tour (11/30)

Literature and the Sea Authors’ Luncheon at Kelly’s Caribbean Bar & Grill (12/1)

Literature and the Sea Caribbean Pirate’s Buffet at El Meson de Pepe (12/2)

Historic Walking Tours & Pub Strolls of Old Town with Pirate Tours of Key West

Tall Ship Pirate Sails & Adventure on the High Seas Pirate Battles & Sunset Cruises aboard Schooner WOLF

Conch Republic Maritime Academy Sailing Intensive aboard WOLF (11/27 & 28)

Conch Republic Navy Shoot & Sail with aboard Schooner WOLF (11/29)

Literature & the Sea Authors’ & Historians Sail aboard Schooner WOLF (12/2)

Village Thieves’ Market at Truman Waterfront Friday – Sunday, December 3, 4 & 5

Pirate Pub Vintage Vittles & Grog Piratical Entertainment Holiday Bazaar

CR Military Historic Weapons Expo & Black Powder Orientation (12/3 Noon-‐3pm)

Historic Glimpses from the Golden Age of Sail & Piracy aboard INGHAM (12/3, 4 & 5)

Pirate Parades & Games of Chance Kids Pirate Costume Contest (12/5 1pm)

Pyrates of the Coast’s Tall Tales Storytelling Competitions (12/4 & 5 at Noon)

Pyrate Tryal of Anne Bonny & Mary Read (12/3 & 12/4 at 11am)

Conch Republic B.U.B.B.A. Homemade Brew Competition (12/4 Noon-‐3pm)

Swashbuckling Piratical Escapades CR Military Holiday Extravaganza & End of Hurricane Season Concert with

Howard Livingston & the MM 24 Band and Mike Emerson’s Southernmost Brass Swing Band at Mohawk & Ingham WWII Museum Ships’ TRUMAN WATERFRONT COMMONS (11/30 3-‐9pm)

Most Buxom Wench & Bad Ass Pirate & Contest at Schooner Wharf Bar (12/1 8pm)

“Queen of Swing’ Norma Miller’s Birthday Brunch at La Te Da (12/2 10:30am)

Pyrates of the Coast’s Walk the Plank Championships aboard WOLF (12/2 3:30pm)

Fort Taylor Pirate Invasion, Pyrate Skirmishes & Period Encampments (12/3, 4 & 5)

Pirates in Paradise Tea Dance at La Te Da (12/5 4-‐6pm)

305.296.9694 PiratesInParadise.com

PIRATES IN PARADISE FESTIVAL 2010 Raise Yer Flag, Grab Yer Mate and Join Us in Celebrating the Golden Age of Sail & Piracy

Welcome to Key West’s 11th Annual Pirates in Paradise Festival – and a week of swashbuckling events for buccaneers and wenches of all ages!

Historic re-‐enactors and performers from around the country are invading the island and as you stroll the streets of Old Town’s colorful seaport taverns and pirate pubs; the Pirate Village Thieves’ Market at Truman Waterfront and Fort Taylor’s Pirate Invasion, don't be surprised if you run into the likes of Anne Bonny, Mary Read, Captain Morgan & other nefarious Brethren of the Coast.

Want to learn more about our Key West pirates? Take a evening Walking Tour of Old Town Key West and its infamous watering holes and seaport tavern with Christobol Colon the Buccaneers of Key West.

For those seeking adventure on the high seas, ‘His Ugliness’ Admiral Finbar and his scurvy crew of pirates invite you to hop aboard the Schooner WOLF for an adventure at sea! In addition to daily Pirate Sails & Sea Battles (Nov. 26 -‐ Dec.5), Admiral Finbar is teaching a Tall Ship Sail Training Intensive (Nov. 27 & 28) and is hosting CRN Shoot & Sail (Nov. 29.) You can also partake in daily dive & snorkel trips to the coral reef & USS Vandenberg, enjoy kayaking in the backcountry, go deep sea & flats fishing, parasail, jet-‐ski, or take a ferry trip to the Dry Tortugas.

Key West’s maritime community invites the public to join them on November 30 for their annual Conch Republic Military & Key West Maritime Holiday Extravaganza and Official End of America’s Hurricane Season Concert. Festivities will be held aboard the USCGC INGHAM & USS MOHAWK CGC Museum’s Ship s and along the Truman Waterfront Commons and include the ceremonial burning of the hurricane flags, sneak preview of the Village Thieves’ Market, piratical antics and dancing to Howard Livingston & the Mile Marker 24 Band and Mike Emerson’s Southernmost Brass Swing Band, with guests ‘Queen of Swing & Michelle Murillo.

For a taste of history, join author & historian Robert N. Macomber for his annual Key West Reader Rendezvous. Events include a Sunset Reception & Presentation on the History of GROG at the Crown Plaza La Concha (Nov. 29), a Historic Walking Tour of Old Town Key West & Book Signing at Voltaire Books (Nov. 30.) History buffs will also enjoy the Historic Glimpses from the Golden Age of Sail scheduled aboard the INGHAM during the Village Thieves’ Market (Dec. 3, 4 & 5.)

For those aspiring writers and artists wishing to get their inspiration from the sea, the Festival’s Literature & the Sea Retreat is a must. Join visiting and local authors, artists & historians for lunch at Kelly’s Caribbean (Dec. 1), aboard the WOLF for an afternoon sail (Dec. 2) and at El Meson de Pepe for a Caribbean Pirates Buffet (Dec. 2.) These events feature readings, book, CD & DVD signings with Robert Macomber, Janny Wurts, Don Maitz, Roz Brackenbury, John Viele, John Lohr, Chris Liddle, Robb Zerr and Christine Lampe.

PIP’s Pirate Village Thieves’ Market, Holiday Bazaar & Pirate Pub at Truman Waterfront (Dec. 3, 4 & 5) features period arts & crafts, vittles and grog and non-‐stop piratical entertainment…giving you the chance to live a pirate's life! Special events include Pirate Art 101 with Don Maitz, the Pyrate Tryal of Anne Bonny & Mary Read, Tall Tales Storytelling Competitions (Dec. 3 & 4,) Conch Republic Military Historic & Antique Weapons Expo (Dec. 3), Conch Republic B.U.B.B.A Beer School & Tasting (Dec. 4.) and a ‘Pint-‐sized’ Kid’s Pirate Costume Contest (Dec. 5.)

Fort Taylor’s Pirate Invasion (Dec. 3, 4 & 5) features authentic pirate encampments & daily pirate skirmishes, as well as historic fort tours.

Don’t miss the chance to vie for great prizes at Schooner Wharf Bar’s 3rd Annual Most Buxom Wench & Badass Pirate Contest (Dec. 1) and at the Pyrates of the Coast’s 6th Annual Walk the Plank National Championships aboard the WOLF at Truman Waterfront Commons (Dec. 2.)

‘Queen of Swing’ Norma Miller turns 91 (Dec. 2) and she invites you to join her and the pirates for Birthday festivities that include brunch at La Te Da.

Wish You Fair Winds & Following Seas!

Julie ‘Bad Ass Blossom’ McEnroe, Festival Director & Head Wench The Event Network & Topsail Schooner WOLF


SPECIAL EVENTS & PIRATICAL ANTICS Beginning Thanksgiving Weekend!

TOPSAIL SCHOONER WOLF T A L L S H I P P I R A T E S A I L S

Join Key West’s most fearsome pirate, ‘His Ugliness’ Admiral Finbar and his scurvy crew aboard his own pirate ship, the gaff rigged topsail schooner WOLF for adventure on the High Seas! Take a step back in time and experience adventure & swashbuckling excitement on the Flagship of the Conch Republic.

During the Pirates in Paradise Festival, November 26-‐December 5) WOLF will be offering daily afternoon and sunset tall ship pirate sail that promise to nurture the ‘inner pirate’ in kids of all ages. WOLF PIRATES IN PARADISE FESTIVAL SPECIALTY SAILS Afternoon & Sunset Tall Ship Pirate Sails (11/26-‐12/5) 2 Day SAIL TRAINING INTENSIVE (11/27 & 28) Conch Republic Navy SHOOT & SAIL (11/29) Literature & the Sea Authors & Historians Sail (12/1)

WOLF sails from Safe Harbour on Stock Island Thanksgiving weekend (11/26-‐28) and then moves to the Truman Waterfront (next to the maritime museum ships INGHAM & MOHAWK) in Old Town Key West for duration of the Festival. Reservations suggested, call 305.296.9694 or email [email protected].

W A T E R S P O R TS & N A U T I C A L E X C U R S I O N S

Nautical Excursions & Water-‐Sports including Day Sails, Sunset Cruises, Ocean, Backcountry & Flats Kayak Trips, Reef & Wreck Snorkeling & Dive Trips, Dolphin Trips, Parasailing, Deep Sea, Backcountry & Flats Fishing Trips, Ferry Trips to Fort Jefferson & the Dry Tortugas. Book Today! Reservations: 305.296.9694 or email [email protected].

P I R A T E T O U R S O F K E Y W E S T Bringing to life the heroic age of piracy in Key West, Historic Walking Tours & Pub Strolls led by the Key West Buccaneers (Cristobol Colon, Capt. Bud & Capt. Dave) take you for a stroll of the old taverns of the Historic Seaport & famous watering holes of Duval St.

Hear the untold true stories of lost treasure ships and pirate lore, as history is re-‐told, through the eyes of the freedom loving pirates, who changed history forever! Join the crew and explore the tall ships of Historic Schooner Wharf and hear tales of terror, treason, trickery, and treasure on the High Seas.

PIRATES PUB CRAWL (5pm nightly) PIRATES WALKING TOUR of the Historic Seaport (7pm nightly) NAUGHTY PIRATES TOUR & PUB CRAWL (9pm nightly)

Advanced reservations suggested: call 305.797.4162, email [email protected] or visit PirateTours.com.

M A R I T I M E & H I S T O R I C E X H I B I T S Ongoing Maritime, Historic & Pirate Exhibits at island Museums and Historic Attractions, including USCGC INGHAM & USS MOHAWK CGC Museum Ships, Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park, Mel Fisher Museum, Custom House Museum, Light House Museum, Heritage House, East Martello Tower & Wrecker’s Museum/Oldest House.

O N G O I N G P I R A T I C A L E V E N T S Key West & the Florida Keys celebrate the Golden Age of Sail & Piracy year round. In addition to the myriad of special events scheduled during the Festival, we invite you to take part in a historic walking tour or visit one of our island’s many historic sites and museums.

WE SALUTE OUR SWASHBUCKLING SPONSORS!

Cypress House Courtyard by Marriott Double Tree Grand Key Fresh Beer Conch Republic Group Blackbeard’s Booty Rum

Friends of Fort Taylor Unlimited Electric Kristoff Electric Key West Harbor Pilots Four Star Rental Ambrosia Key West Island Brew Products Croissants de France Callahan Digital Art Key West Maritime Historical Society Crowne Plaza La Concha Tropical Inn Communicreations.com VacationsInKeyWest.com

Pirates of the Coast SIK Promotions Pepsi Refreshment Services Propeller Club of the US-‐Port of Key West


ROBERT N. MACOMBER’S KEY WEST READER RENDEZVOUS

Monday - Thursday, November 29 - December 2, 2010

Robert N. Macomber is an internationally recognized award-‐winning maritime writer, lecturer, and television commentator. He has lectured as part of the Distinguished Military Author Series at the Center for Army Analysis in Washington DC, at the U.S. Southern Command’s Notable Military Author Series, for the West Point Society, and at the Office of Naval Intelligence.

Author of the acclaimed Honor Series of naval novels, Mr. Macomber is proud to have readers in ten countries. Logging 15,000 nautical miles each year and is annual guest lecturer aboard the Queen Mary 2 since her maiden voyage, as well as the Silver Sea fleet of luxury liners. Macomber has also been named ‘Most Intriguing Floridians of 2006’ and The Most Intriguing Author, and his sixth novel, A Different Kind of Honor, recently won the highest national honor in his genre—the American Library Association’s 2008 W. Y. Boyd Literary Award for Excellence in Military Fiction.

We invite you to join Mr. Macomber for his Key West Rendezvous!

Historic Walking Tour of Old Town November 30th (10am – Noon) Cost: $25 per person

Step back in time as Mr. Macomber takes you back in time to the Key West of the Civil War & Spanish American War. See Key West through the eyes of his Honor Series naval hero, Peter Wake as you stroll the streets of Old Town with Mr. Macomber.

Tour departs Ambrosia Key West’s Historic Pink House, 615 Fleming Street, Old Town. (Meet on the porch of the Captain’s Suite to register at 9:30am.) Tour concludes at Voltaire Books, 330 Simonton Street with a book signing with Mr. Macomber. Reservations suggested, call (305) 296-‐9694 or email [email protected].

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The History of GROG…A Drinking Story November 29, 2010 (7-8pm) FREE - cash bar

Top of Crowne Plaza La Concha, 430 Duval Street

Join Macomber for this entertaining presentation on the History of GROG and enjoy your favorite beverage as you drink to historic nautical toasts that have come down through the centuries from navies around the world. Advance reservations required. RSVP to 305.296.9694 or [email protected].

You can also join Mr. Macomber on December 1 for the Pirates in Paradise Festival’s Authors & Historians Luncheon at Kelly;s and Most Buxom Wench Contest at Schooner Wharf Bar and on December 2 for the WOLF’s Afternoon Authors & Historians Sail and Caribbean Pirates Buffet at El Meson de Pepe.


CONCH REPUBLIC MILITARY & KEY WEST MARITIME

HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA & Official End of America’s Hurricane Season Party

3-9pm Tuesday, November 30, 2010

USS MOHAWK & USCGC INGHAM Museum Ship’s T R U M A N W A T E R F R O N T C O M M O N S

End of Southard Street Key West, Florida Conch Republic

F R E E F E S T I V I T I E S! Pirate Pub, Village Market & Holiday Bazaar Sneak Preview

Island sounds of Rich in Spirit and Mary Spear

Non-‐stop entertainment, including the piratical antics of the Pyrates of the Coast, Cascabel, Braze and Liberte’ Sparrow

Dancing to HOWARD LIVINGSTON & the Mile Marker 24 Band and Mike Emerson’s SOUTHERNMOST BRASS SWING BIG BAND

with special guests Michelle Murillo & ‘Queen of Swing’ Norma Miller

Burning of the Hurricane Flags Ceremony at 4:30pm PIRATES SUNSET RECEPTION (4-‐6PM) VIP TICKETS: $15/$20 AT THE DOOR

VIP tickets include: Silent Auction, Seating in the CR Military VIP Hospitality Area and VIP access to INGHAM & MOHAWK Museum Ships (4-‐6pm)

HOLIDAY FEAST (6-‐9PM) DINNER TICKETS: $35/$50 AT THE DOOR Scrumptious Holiday FEAST catered by Croissants de France, DESSERT & COFFEE BAR!

VIP FEAST (6-‐9PM) DINNER TICKETS: $50/$70 AT THE DOOR VIP tickets include: Sunset Reception, Silent Auction, Micro/Craft Beer tastings,

Blackbeard’s Booty Rum tastings, Feast, Dessert & Coffee Bar.

RSVP by November 29 FOR DISCOUNT TICKET PRICES!

Call 305.296.9694 or Email [email protected] and BOOK Today!

Portion of proceeds to benefit the INGHAM & MOHAWK Museum Ships, One Human Family Foundation & the PIP Festival’s Village Thieves’ Market.

Sponsors include Cypress House Courtyard by Marriott Double Tree Grand Key Home Depot Fresh Beer Conch Republic Group Blackbeard’s Booty Rum Pepsi Refreshment Services

SIK Promotions Friends of Fort Taylor Unlimited Electric Kristoff Electric KW Harbor Pilots Four Star Rental Ambrosia Key West Island Brew Products Croissants de France

Key West Maritime Historical Society Crowne Plaza La Concha Tropical Inn Communicreations.com Fresh Beer Propeller Club of the US-‐Port of Key West

L I T E R A T U R E & T H E S E A AUTHORS, ARTISTS & HISTORIANS LUNCHEON

Noon – 2pm Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Kelly’s Caribbean Bar, Grill & Brewery 301 Whitehead Street – Old Town Key West

Tickets $20 per person (Cash Bar)

RSVP to: 305.296.9694 or [email protected].


VILLAGE THIEVES’ MARKET

HOLIDAY BAZAAR & PIRATE PUB ARTS & CRAFTS LEATHER & LACE VITTLES & GROG

OPEN DAILY, 10am-Sunset (Noon-Sunset on Sunday)

Friday thru Sunday, December 3, 4 & 5

USS MOHAWK CGC & USCGC INGHAM Museum Ship’s

TRUMAN WATERFRONT COMMONS

End of Southard Street Old Town Key West

FREE PIRATICAL ACTIVITIES! STROLLING MINSTRELS CHILDRENS PLAY AREA

PIRATE PARADES SWASHBUCKLING SWORDPLAY

VENDORS & PERFORMERS include…

No Quarter Given Pyrates of the Coast Acts of Piracy Kilts ‘N More Cascabel Braze Badger Blades Rob & Barb Ruzicka David Hamel

USCGC INGHAM & USS MOHAWK CGC SHIP TOURS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 THRU SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2010

COST: $12 (FREE to KWMH members and/or with PIP VIP Passport.) These WWII Memorial Museums are dedicated to preserving this important time capsule of WW II history. For sponsorships or to volunteer call 305.749.1143 or [email protected].

VIP (VERY IMPORTANT PIRATE) HOSPITALITY AREA PIRATES IN PARADISE & CONCH REPUBLIC MILITARY INFO BOOTH

10AM – SUNSET DAILY (NOON-‐SUNSET ON SUNDAY)

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 THRU SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2010 (FREE with PIP VIP Passport)

Festival Information, Merchandise, Tall Ship Pirate Sail Reservations Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks & Water, Brats and More! Enlist in the Conch Republic Military Today!

VIP (VERY IMPORTANT PIRATE) HOMEPORT

DOUBLE TREE GRAND KEY RESORT’S LOBBY BAR 3990 SOUTH ROOSEVELT BOULEVARD, KEY WEST WEDNESDAY THRU SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 THRU 5, 2010

Stop by the Pirates in Paradise Festival’s ‘Homeport’ at the Double Tree Grand Key Resort. Call 305.293.1818 today for Special Festival Room Rates which include breakfast & Old Town

Shuttle (ask for Bonnie and mention the Conch Republic Navy & Pirates!)

*PIP VIP (VERY IMPORTANT PIRATE!) Passports $20* Help support the Festival and the INGHAM & MOHAWK WWII museum ships and get

FREE admission to many Village Thieves’ Market Special Events. Also includes VIP tours of USCGC INGHAM & USS MOHAWK CGC and VIP access to the PIP VIP Hospitality Area (Dec. 1-‐5) Also includes discounts in the PIP Pub, on PIP Festival & CRN merchandise

and for Pirate Tours of Key West Pub Strolls & Walking Tours and Schooner WOLF Sails.


VILLAGE THIEVES’ MARKET PIRATE PUB & HOLIDAY BAZAAR

S P E C I A L E V E N T S & P I R A T I C A L A N T I C S

PYRATE TRYAL RE-ENACTMENT

OF ANNE BONNY AND MARY READ

11AM FRIDAY & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 & 4, 2010 (FREE!)

Based on the original trial transcripts taken from Tamara J. Eastman’s “The Pyrate Tryal of Anne Bonny & Mary Read.”

Cast includes: Brandy Etheridge, Michelle Murillo, Arthur Whittam, Michael Lampe, Nellie, General Harry Smid, David Fleming and Admiral Finbar Gittelman.

HISTORIC GLIMPSES FROM THE GOLDEN AGE OF SAIL

ABOARD INGHAM MUSEUM SHIP FRIDAY (10-‐4PM), SATURDAY & SUNDAY (NOON-‐4PM), SUNDAY DECEMBER 3, 4 & 5

COST: $12 (FREE to KWMH members and/or with PIP VIP Passport.) Join the Key West Maritime Historical Society and visiting authors and historians for a series of

talks on Maritime History & Pirate Lore. Presenters include Christine Lampe, Chris Liddle, John Lohr, Arthur Whittam. $12/Free for KWMHS members and/or with PIP VIP Passport.

CONCH REPUBLIC MILITARY

HISTORIC & ANTIQUE WEAPONS EXPO & BLACK POWDER ORIENTATIONS

10AM -‐ 3PM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3

COST: $12 (FREE to KWMH members and/or with PIP VIP Passport.) The Conch Republic High Command will be on hand to share info on this collection of antique and historic pieces that date back to the 1800s.$12 (Free for KWMHS members and with PIP Passport.)

For Info or to exhibit, please call 305.296.9694 or [email protected].

PIRATE ART 101 ‘COLOR ALONG’ W I T H DON MAITZ 10 AM -‐-‐ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4TH (FREE!)

Pirate artists of all ages are invited to ‘Color Along’ with Don as he completes his next artwork for No Quarter Given Magazine Cover Art. Don’s outlined artwork and a small pack of crayons are provided!

CONCH REPUBLIC B.U.B.B.A. BEER SCHOOL & TASTING

NOON-‐3PM – SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 COST: $10 PER TASTING CARD ($8 WITH PIP VIP PASSPORT.)

Join the Conch Republic BEER Ambassador Jim Brady and ample a variety of Micro (craft) beers while learning about the intricate beer & brewing process.

PYRATES OF THE COAST 1st ANNUAL

TALL TALES INVITATIONAL NOON-‐1PM – SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 (FREE)

Contestants vie for the chance to tell the biggest fabricated story they can think of before a panel of nationally known authors who will serve as the judges.

PYRATES OF THE COAST 1st ANNUAL

TALL TALES FREESTYLE INVITATIONAL NOON-‐1PM – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 (FREE)

Contestants draw from the 3 chests to get the person, place and thing for their story. After that, it’s up to them to tell their tale, having just a minute to think it up. Judges include

nationally known authors who will choose the freestyle champion.

KID’S PIRATE COSTUME CONTEST 1PM – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 (FREE!

Pint-‐sized pirates can compete for the title of Best Dressed Pirate!


11th annual PIRATES IN PARADISE FESTIVAL S C H E D U L E O F E V E N T S

THANKSGIVING WEEKEND (NOVEMBER 26, 27 & 28, 2010) 4 -‐ 5:30pm – Tall Ship Pirate Sail with Admiral Finbar & the Pirates in Paradise crew aboard the Schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the topsail schooner WOLF, Flagship of the Conch Republic – Safe Harbour Marina, downtown Stock Island (1/2 hour prior to departure.) Reservations recommended: 305. 296.9694 or [email protected]. EVENING – Pirate Walking Tours of Old Town & Pirate Pub Strolls with Key West Buccaneers bring to life the heroic age of piracy in Key West. Stroll the streets of Old Town and visit the taverns of the Historic Seaport & famous watering holes of Duval Street and learn true stories & pirate lore .Reservations suggested, 305.797.4162, [email protected] or www.PiratesTour.com.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 & 28, 2010 10am -‐ 4pm – Admiral Finbar’s TWO DAY Sail Training Intensive aboard the Schooner WOLF. Sailors of all skill levels can join the Conch Republic’s First Sea Lord, Admiral Finbar for this 12 hour Sailing Intensive. Learn traditional rigged ship handling techniques, line handling, knot tying, nautical speak and a variety of navigational tools (from stone-‐age to space age!) Class size limited to 20 and includes 12 hours of hands on training (lunch & snacks included.) Meet at the WOLF – Safe Harbour, downtown Stock Island (1/2 hour prior to departure.) COST: $195. Reservations: 305.296.9694 or [email protected].

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2010 NOON – 4pm – Conch Republic Navy SHOOT & SAIL with Admirals Finbar & Bill Grosscup aboard the Schooner WOLF. The WOLF’s 4 hour SHOOT & SAIL takes you out past the reef and is open to all qualified marksmen. Traditional weapons encouraged. Tickets: $75 per person. Meet at the WOLF – Truman Waterfront Commons (next to the MOHAWK), End of Southard, Old Town Key West (1/2 hour prior to departure.) Reservations: 305.296.9694 or [email protected]. 5-‐6pm – Literature & the Sea Sunset Happy Hour at the top of Crowne Plaza La Concha with author & historian Robert N. Macomber. Join us for a bird’s eye view of paradise, book signings and a toast to the island’s fabulous sunset atop this historic landmark, 430 Duval St. FREE (cash bar.) 7pm – KWMHS Historic Glimpses FREE presentation "The History of Grog...A Drinking Story!" presented by Robert N. Macomber at Crown Plaza La Concha. Join members of the KW Maritime Historical Society for Macomber’s entertaining presentation on the History of GROG and enjoy your favorite beverage as you drink to historic nautical toasts that have come down through the centuries from navies around the world. Reservations required, call 305.296.9694 or [email protected].

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2010 10am-‐Noon – Historic Walking Tour of Old Town Key West with award-‐winning author and lecturer Robert N. Macomber. Take a step back in time as Bob brings to life the Key West of Civil War naval Peter Wake, hero of his Honor Series. Tour departs promptly at 10am from Ambrosia Key West’s Historic House, 615 Fleming St. (meet on the porch at 9:45am to register) and concludes at Voltaire Books, 330 Simonton Street, where there will be a book signing. Reservations: call 305.296.9694 or email [email protected].

[email protected] 305.296.9694

3-‐10pm – Official End of America’s Hurricane Season Party & Concert under the Stars at USS MOHAWK CGC & USCGC INGHAM museum ships’ Truman Waterfront Commons. Enjoy the music of minstrels Rich in Spirit, Mary Spears, the piratical antics of the Pyrates of the Coast and dancing to the Howard Livingston Mile Marker 24 Band and Mike Emerson’s Southernmost Brass Swing Band. Includes preview of Village Thieves’ Market &Pirate Pub and ceremonial burning of the hurricane flags (4:30pm.) FREE. [email protected]. 4-‐9pm – Key West Maritime Pirates Sunset Reception & Conch Republic Military Holiday FEAST at INGHAM & MOHAWK’s Truman Waterfront Commons. Join the CRN High Command and members of the Key West maritime community for a festive evening that includes the Official End of Hurricane Season Concert with Howard Livingston & the MM 24 Band and Mike Emerson’s Southernmost Brass Swing Band, Blackbeard’s Booty Rum Tasting, scrumptious Holiday Feast, VIP seating in the CRN VIP Hospitality Area & VIP access to INGHAM & MOHAWK. Reception Tickets (4-‐6pm): $15/$20 at the door, FEAST Tickets (6-‐9pm): $35/$50 at door and VIP FEAST Tickets (4-‐9pm) $50/$70 at door. RSVP by 11/30: 305.296.9694 or [email protected].

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1 NOON – ‘Literature & the Sea’ Author’s Luncheon at Kelly’s Caribbean Bar & Grill with authors and historians Robert N. Macomber, Christine Lampe, Don Maitz, Janny Wurts, Capt. Finbar, Chris Liddle, Robb Zerr, Roz Brackenbury, John Viele and Norma Miller, 301 Whitehead Street. Cost: $20 (cash bar.) Reservations, call 305.296.9694 or email [email protected]. 4-‐5:30pm – Tall Ship Pirate Sail with Admiral Finbar & the Pirates in Paradise crew aboard the Schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF – Truman Waterfront, End of Southard St, Old Town Key West (1/2 hour prior to departure.) Reservations suggested: 305.296.9694 or [email protected]. EVENING – Pirate Walking Tours of Old Town & Pirate Pub Strolls with Key West Buccaneers bring to life the heroic age of piracy. Learn true stories and pirate lore as you visit historic seaport taverns & famous watering holes. Reservations: 305.797.4162, [email protected] or www.PiratesTour.com. 8pm – 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 (8:30pm.) To register, 305.292.3302 or [email protected].

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2010 10:30am -‐ Noon – La Te Da’s ‘Queen of Swing’ Norma Miller’s Birthday Brunch. Celebrate Jazz icon Norma Miller’s 91st Birthday with a scrumptious brunch (order off menu,) 1125 Duval Street. Call 305.296.6706 or email [email protected] for reservations. 1-‐2:30pm – Authors, Artists & Historians Sail aboard the Schooner WOLF. Join Admiral Finbar, authors Robert Macomber, Don Maitz, Roz Brackenbury, Janny Wurts and Christine Lampe. Cost: $50/person. Meet at the WOLF -‐ Truman Waterfront, Old Town (1/2 hour prior to departure). Reservations: 305.296.9694 or [email protected]. 3:30pm – Pyrates of the Coast 6th Annual Walk the Plank Championships aboard the WOLF at Truman Waterfront. Victims (hush, contestants) vie for the honor and glory of becoming the 2010 Champion as they dive to their watery graves, pleading for their miserable lives and competing for valuable prizes. Info, 305.296.9694 or email [email protected]. 6:30-‐8:30pm – El Meson de Pepe’s Literature & the Sea 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 ($10 per person for children under 12.) Reservations & info, call 305.296.9694 or [email protected].

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2010 10am-‐5pm – Pirate Village Thieves’ Market, Holiday Bazaar & Pirate Pub at Truman Waterfront Commons. Features vittles and grog, period arts and crafts, Kid’s Area with games of chance & treasure hunts, entertainment with Pyrates of the Coast, Cascabel & Braze, NQG’s Jamaica Rose & Capt. Michael McCloud and other swashbuckling pirates from around the world, FREE, end of Southard. Info: call 305.296.9694, email [email protected]. 10am-‐5pm – Fort Taylor Pyrate Invasion inside the Fort, features Living History Period Pirate Encampments and Pirate Skirmishes (1:30pm daily.) COST: $6/adults and $4/kids under 12 with park admission. Fort Taylor, end of Southard St. Call: 305.292.6713 for more info. 10am-‐4:30pm – Historic Glimpses from the Golden Age of Sail & Piracy aboard the INGHAM at the Village Thieves’ Market & Holiday Bazaar, Truman Waterfront. History buffs can take a step back in time and learn pirate lore and maritime history dating back to the Golden Age of Sail and hear tales of rounding Cape Horn. Presenters include NQG’s Christine ‘Jamaica Rose’ Lampe (10am), ‘Ancient Mariner’ John Lohr (Noon), Arthur ‘Cascabel’ Whittem (2pm) and Pirate Tours of Key West’s Chris ‘Cristobol Colon’ Liddle (4pm.) COST: $12/FREE with PIP VIP Pirate Passport (includes Tour of the INGHAM museum ship. For more information: 305.29.9694 or [email protected]. 11am – Historic Reenactment of the “Pyrate Tryal of Anne Bonny & Mary Read" at Village & Thieves’ Market at Truman Waterfront (based on the official trial transcripts of these infamous female pirates.) For info, call 305.296.9694 or email [email protected]. Noon-‐3pm – Conch Republic Military Historic Weapons & Arms Expo & Black Powder Orientations at PIP Pirate Village Thieves’ Market at Truman Waterfront. The Conch Republic High Command be on hand to share info on this collection of antique and historic pieces that date back to 18th century. COST: $12/FREE with PIP VIP Passport (includes Tour of the INGHAM museum ship and the Festival’s Historic Glimpses Lecture Series aboard the INGHAM.) Info, 305.29.9694 or email [email protected] 1:30-‐3pm AND 4–5:30pm – Tall Ship Sails & Pirate Attacks aboard the Schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF – Truman Waterfront, end of Southard (1/2 hour prior to departure.) 305.296.9694 or [email protected]. EVENING – Pirate Walking Tours of Old Town & Pirate Pub Strolls with Key West Buccaneers bring to life the heroic age of piracy. Learn true stories and pirate lore as you visit historic seaport taverns & famous watering holes. Reservations: 305.797.4162, [email protected] or PiratesTour.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2010 10am-‐5pm – Pirate Village Thieves’ Market, Holiday Bazaar & Pirate Pub at Truman Waterfront. Featuring vittles and grog, period arts and crafts, Kid’s Area with games of chance & treasure hunts, and entertainment with Pyrates of the Coast, Cascabel & Braze, NQG’s Jamaica Rose & Capt. Michael McCloud and others. FREE. Info: 305.296.9694, [email protected]. 10am – Pirate Art 101 ‘Color Along’ with Pirate Artist Don Maitz at the Village Thieves’ Market at the Truman Waterfront Commons Pirate artists of all ages are invited to ‘Color Along’ with Don as he ‘colors in’ his newest No Quarter Given Magazine’s Cover Art. Everyone will be provided the same sketch and a small pack of crayons to color along with Don. FREE! Info: 305.296.9694 or [email protected]. 10am-‐5pm – Fort Taylor Pyrate Invasion inside the Fort, featuring Living History Period Pirate Encampments and Pirate Skirmishes(1:30pm) COST: $6/adults and $4/kids under 12 with park admission, Fort Taylor Historic State Park, end of Southard St., Call 305.292.6713 for more info. 11am-‐Noon – Historic Reenactment of the “Pyrate Tryal of Anne Bonny & Mary Read" at Truman Waterfront Pirate Village & Thieves’ Market (based on the official trial transcripts of these infamous female pirates.) For info, call 305.296.9694 or email [email protected].

Noon-‐1pm – 1st Annual Key West Tall Tales Invitational at Village & Thieves’ Market offers all contestants the chance to tell their biggest fabricated story before a panel of nationally known authors serving as judges, FREE. Info: 305.296.9694 or [email protected]. Noon-‐3pm – Conch Republic B.U.B.B.A. Beer School & Tasting at Village Thieves’ Market features a variety of beers from around the world. Purchase a PIP B.U.B.B.A. Tasting Card and cast a vote for your favorite beer! Truman Waterfront Commons, Info: 305.304.3472 or [email protected]. 1:30-‐3pm AND 4-‐5:30pm – Tall Ship Pirate Sail & Attack aboard Schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for kids under 12 (Board at Truman Waterfront.) Reservations: 305.296.9694 or [email protected]. EVENING – Pirate Walking Tours of Old Town & Pirate Pub Strolls with Key West Buccaneers bring to life the heroic age of piracy. Learn true stories and pirate lore as you visit historic seaport taverns & famous watering holes. Reservations: 305.797.4162, [email protected] or PiratesTour.com. 7pm – Key West Lighted Holiday Parade. Family-‐friendly parade with Pirates! Bay View Park, Truman, Duval to Eaton.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2010 10am-‐5pm – Fort Taylor Pyrate Invasion inside the Fort, featuring Period Pirate Encampments & Pirate Skirmishes at 1:30pm. COST: $6/adults and $4/kids under 12 with park admission, Fort Taylor Historic State Park, end of Southard St. through Truman Annex. Call 305.292.6713 for more info. NOON-‐5pm – Pirate Village Thieves’ Market, Holiday Bazaar & Pirate Pub at Truman Waterfront Commons, features vittles and grog, period arts and crafts, Kid’s Area with games of chance, treasure hunts and non-‐stop entertainment (Kid’s Costume Contest at 1pm.) FREE. End of Southard Street, info: 305.296.9694, [email protected]. Noon-‐4:30pm – Historic Glimpses from the Golden Age of Sail & Piracy aboard the INGHAM at the Village Thieves’ Market & Holiday Bazaar, Truman Waterfront. History buffs can take a step back in time and learn pirate lore and maritime history dating back to the Golden Age of Sail. COST: $12/FREE with PIP VIP Pirate Passport (includes Tour of the INGHAM museum ship.) Information: 305.296.9694 or [email protected]. Noon -‐ 1pm – 1st Annual Key West Tall Tales Freestyle Invitational at the Village Thieves’ Market, Truman Waterfront Commons. Contestants will draw from three chests to get the person, place and thing that need to be included in their story. After that, it’s up to them to tell their tale, having just a minute to think it up. Judges include nationally known authors who will choose the freestyle champion. FREE, call 305.296.9694 for info. 1pm – Kid’s Pirate Costume Contest at the Village Thieves’ Market at Truman Waterfront Commons. Pint-‐sized pirates can don their garb and show off their swashbuckling costumes. Info, visit PiratesInParadise.com, email [email protected] or call 305.296.9694. 1:30-‐3pm AND 4-‐5:30pm – Tall Ship Pirate Sails & Attack aboard Schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF – Truman Waterfront, End of Southard (1/2 hour prior to departure.) Reservations: 305.296.9694 or [email protected]. EVENING – Pirate Walking Tours of Old Town & Pirate Pub Strolls with Key West Buccaneers bring to life the heroic age of piracy. Learn true stories and pirate lore as you visit historic seaport taverns & famous watering holes. Reservations: 305.797.4162, [email protected] or PiratesTour.com.

4-‐7pm – La Te Da’s Pirate Tea Dance. A swashbuckling Tea Dance with tropical pirate flair! La Te Da, 1125 Duval. (Cash bar.) Info: 305.296.6706.

(Festival Schedule subject to change – revised 11/11/10)


PIRATES IN PARADISE FESTIVAL 2010 Celebrating Key West’s Rich & Colorful Maritime Heritage

WE SALUTE OUR SWASHBUCKLING SPONSORS!

ADMIRAL SPONSORS The Event Network Callahan Digital Art Schooner WOLF

Conch Republic Navy Pirate Tours of Key West

Double Tree Grand Key Resort SIK Promotions

Safe Harbour Marina The Conch Republic Group ConchTV.com & KeysTV.com Communicreations.com

COMMODORE SPONSORS El Meson de Pepe Ambrosia Key West

Courtyard by Marriott La Te Da Hotel Key West Cypress House Historic Inn

Unlimited Electric Kristoff Electric Fresh Beer Inc. Island Brewing Products

Scarlet Jai & the Captain’s of the Devil’s Triangle Key West Maritime Historical Society of the Florida Keys

Conch Republic B.U.B.B.A. (Brewers United Brewing Beer Ales) Propeller Club of the United States – Port of Key West USS Mohawk CGC & USCGC Ingham Museum Ships The Reach Resort Key West SeaCoast Airlines

Fresh Beer Inc. Island Brewing Products VacationsInKeyWest.com Tropical Inn

Capt. Leatherback & Deadeye Crowne Plaza La Concha

Key West Keynoter Pirate’s Magazine

NoQuarterGiven.net Blackbeard’s Booty Rum

CAPTAIN SPONSORS Pepsi Refreshment Services Pirates of the Treasure Coast Fairvilla Megastore Voltaire Book Four Star Rental

Kelly’s Caribbean Bar & Grille Water Water Schooner Wharf Bar Cubanitos Key West Marine Hardware Home Depot

Croissants de France Goldman’s Bagels & Deli


L I T E R A T U R E & T H E S E A CARIBBEAN PIRATE’S BUFFET

6:30-‐8:30pm Thursday, December 2, 2010

E L M E S O N d e P E P E 411 Wall Street at Mallory Square Old Town Key West

Tickets $20 per person (Cash Bar) Please RSVP by 11/30! Reservations: 305.296.9694 or [email protected].

F O R T T A Y L O R

P I R AT E I N V A S I O N Period Encampments Pirate Skirmishes Fort Tours

DECEMBER 3, 4 & 5, 2010 (10AM TIL SUNSET)

Fort Taylor Historic State Park Info: 305.292.6713

P I R A T E S T E A D A N C E

4-6pm Sunday, December 5, 2010 FREE!

La Te Da Key West 1125 Duval Street – Old Town Key West

Party with the Pirates at this Swashbuckling Tea Dance with a Tropical Flair!

For more info, call 305.296.6706 or visit www.LaTeDa.com

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