holiday/countdown/ <strong>December</strong> 16-17 n Fantazimo At the Armory combines years of high-level circus training, comedy and onstage chemistry to create acts that surpass expectations. Trixie and Monkey are an award-winning acrobatic burlesque superduo with highly skilled sexy-smart antics and charming love-hate dynamic. Duo showcases trapeze, striptease, acrobatics and comedy in burlesque, cabaret, variety and theater shows. 8 p.m., $25-$40. Studios of Key West, 600 White St. INFO (305) 296-0458 <strong>December</strong> 17 n Historic Lighted Inn Tours Discover the history and holiday spirit of Key West by touring decorated historic inns, featuring Westwinds, Artist House, Cypress House, Villas Key West and the Avalon. Visit the inns on one’s own or in conjunction with holiday trolley tour by CityView Trolley Tours. $25 per person; $40 with trolley tour. INFO (305) 295-1334 <strong>December</strong> 17-18 n Harbor Walk of Lights Enjoy traditional Christmas music under the stars on the Key West Harbor Walk of Lights. Classical violin and Celtic fiddle compositions of favorite holiday tunes are to be performed by "Violins in Motion" from Fort Lauderdale with talented 4- to 18-year-old South Florida and international students, all self-funded. The event is free, but donations will be accepted for the fight against childhood diabetes. 6-8 p.m. each evening. <strong>December</strong> 18 n Environmental Film Series Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center hosts series of free environmentally-focused films each Sunday at 1 p.m. through April 2012. Free film series continues with National Geographic film “Sea Monsters” at 2 p.m. followed by “Lionfish, Dolphins & U.S.S Vandenberg,” a WPBT Changing Seas Episode at 4 p.m. Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center, 35 East Quay Road, Truman Waterfront next to Fort Zachary Taylor State Park. INFO (305) 809-4755 <strong>December</strong> 27-28 n 52nd House and Garden Tours 5-8pm. $25. Featured: 702 Whitehead St., 518 and 524 Frances St.; 1232 South St; 1311 Truman Ave. — aka 1311 Division St. — and Bayview Park holiday lights sparkle across old Division Street. 8 www.konklife.com INFO (305) 294-9501. <strong>December</strong> to March tours. <strong>December</strong> 27-31 n Florida Keys Art Guild Festival Free art festival at Bayview Park for the family. Artists from around the country join local artisans displaying work ranging from jewelry to sculpture, paintings, photography and fine crafts. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. INFO (305) 897-9098, sarasotajoe2000@yahoo.com <strong>December</strong> 31 n Florida Keys’ New Year’s Eve Conch shell drop at Sloppy Joe’s Bar, 201 Duval St.; descending six-foot red high heel shoe with drag queen Sushi at Bourbon Street Pub/New Orleans House complex, 724 Duval St.; pirate wench descending from tall ship mast at Historic Seaport. INFO (305) 296-2388, (305) 293-9800, (305) 292-3302
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