“Max” Irwin is shaking up the usual oil on canvas sightings of roosters, cats, and palm trees with his Key West Art Walk. The walk takes you through historical art centers while exposing you to emerging visual artists. Find out just how far Max’s roots to the island go, his thoughts on graffiti’s place in the local art world, and his time in the Parisian music scene. Are you … [Read more...] about ‘Key West Is About Escapism’: Maxwell Irwin Launches the Key West Art Walk
Interviews from Key West
Richard Scot Forste Uses Good Ol’ Hate Sex to Divide Restaurant Duties
Richard Scot Forste is the co-owner of one of Key West’s long time island eats favorite, The Flaming Buoy Filet Co. Armed with his wit, new digs at 424 Eaton, and Indiana Jones and Star Wars memorabilia, Scot talks paper straw alternatives, splitting restaurant responsibilities with partner, and that time John Waters probably made him sick. Are hard individual pasta noodles … [Read more...] about Richard Scot Forste Uses Good Ol’ Hate Sex to Divide Restaurant Duties
Art Has Arrived at the 3rd Annual COAST Is Clear Music & Arts Festival
Billy Kearins is the founder of Coast Projects (COAST). What started as an experimental artist collective flourished into a lifestyle brand and concert promoting outfit. On the eve of his 3rd Annual COAST Is Clear Music & Arts Festival - December 5-7th in Key West’s Bahama Village – Billy talks beards, his relationship with musician Rayland Baxter, and debuting the art … [Read more...] about Art Has Arrived at the 3rd Annual COAST Is Clear Music & Arts Festival
Luke Willis Finds the Stage Again with His Directorial Debut of The Summer House
Luke Willis, formerly of the San Francisco Ballet and Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, makes his directorial debut with the LGBTQ+ short thriller, The Summer House. Earlier screenings this year included Outfest, The Woods Hole Film Festival with additional showings slated for the Key West Film Festival. Luke discusses his early interactions with the church, excelling at ballet, and how … [Read more...] about Luke Willis Finds the Stage Again with His Directorial Debut of The Summer House
Your Guide to Fantasy Fest 2019: The Second Half
Key West’s wildly popular festival celebrates its 40th year of creative masterpieces and whimsical debauchery. This year’s theme, “In Tune But Off Key,” ushers in a season full of musical jaunts and genre-bending displays. Here is your guide to the second half of this costumed extravaganza. Masquerade March Oldtown Oct 25th | 5.30PM It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No. … [Read more...] about Your Guide to Fantasy Fest 2019: The Second Half
Your Guide to Fantasy Fest 2019: The First Half
Key West’s signature and most popular festival bursts onto the scene with its fortieth year of creative masterpieces and whimsical debauchery. This year’s theme, In Tune But Off Key, ushers in a season full of musical jaunts and genre-bending displays. Taking place within the first half of the week-long celebration, here are five events you won’t want to miss. Lost Boy … [Read more...] about Your Guide to Fantasy Fest 2019: The First Half
Aaron Korch Wants You to Rethink Those Fire Breathing Dragons for Provincetown’s Carnival Parade
Aaron Korch is the Creative Director of Provincetown’s weeklong Carnival extravaganza – this year themed to the queer flora and fauna of an Enchanted Forest. He’s also one of the founding minds behind the costumed nightlife revelry, Fagbash. As Provincetown hits peak season, Aaron explains the ideation process for the town’s most attended event, why fire-breathing dragons are … [Read more...] about Aaron Korch Wants You to Rethink Those Fire Breathing Dragons for Provincetown’s Carnival Parade
Blue Is the Warmest Color for Chris Nagle’s Outermost Provincetown Designs
In the 1980s, Chris Nagle moved with his family to the Cape where his father’s involvement in art instruction, painting, sculpting, and carpentry provided a path toward immersion in design. Chris’ pursuit of architecture ultimately led to his teaming up with Adam Slone in 2019 to launch Provincetown’s Outermost — a collection of art and modern furnishings that might make John … [Read more...] about Blue Is the Warmest Color for Chris Nagle’s Outermost Provincetown Designs
Matt Skallerud Is Embracing His Inner Marketing Pink Banana Magic
Matt Skallerud is the President of Pink Banana Media. He has been in the LGBTQ online marketing world for almost 25 years, having started GayWired.com in 1995. He now helps companies navigate online campaigns and social media amongst other marketing channels. He will also help you navigate your hypothetical scenarios in a digital world. Let’s see what advice we can rattle from … [Read more...] about Matt Skallerud Is Embracing His Inner Marketing Pink Banana Magic
Michael Tonello Is Bringing Home the Birkins and Respoke Espadrilles
Michael Tonello is a former luxury leather liaison and Birkin aficionado. He authored the delightfully wicked and bestselling memoir Bringing Home the Birkin. After years of amassing high end scarves, he now repurposes their silk designs into comfortable footwear through his recently launched brand, Respoke.com, based in Provincetown. Let’s see if his cat approves. Do … [Read more...] about Michael Tonello Is Bringing Home the Birkins and Respoke Espadrilles
