Pirates in Paradise Festival s Literature & the Sea Retreat presents Key West Reader Rendezvous with Author & Historian Robert Macomber Key West Reader Rendezvous with Author & Historian Robert Macomber Peter Wake s Key West a Historic Walking Tour of Old Town Tuesday, November 30 th 10am Noon Cost: $25 per person Join award-winning author and lecturer, Robert N. Macomber as he 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. --------- Conch Republic Navy Sunset Happy Hour Monday, November 29, 2010 5-6pm (Cash Bar) Top of La Concha, 430 Duval Street Monday - Thursday, November 29 - December 1, 2009 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. Mr. Macomber is annual guest author and lecturer aboard the Queen Mary 2 since her maiden voyage, as well as the Silver Sea fleet of luxury liners; a maritime commentator for Florida PBS; and a naval history lecturer for the American History Forum and the Civil War Education Association. Author of the acclaimed Honor Series of naval novels, Mr. Macomber is proud to have readers in ten countries. His awards include the Outstanding Achievement Award of Florida for his non-fiction work on Florida s maritime history, the Patrick Smith Literary Award for Best Historical Novel of Florida (At the Edge of Honor), and the John Esten Cooke Literary Award for Best Work in Southern Fiction (Point of Honor). Mr. Macomber was named by Florida Monthly Magazine as one of the 22 Most Intriguing Floridians of 2006 and The Most Intriguing Author. 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. His seventh novel, The Honored Dead, came out in March of 2009 to rave national reviews. Mr. Macomber joins Admiral Finbar and members of the Conch Republic High Command atop the Crowne Plaza La Concha for a bird s eye view of paradise and toast to the island s fabulous sunset, 430 Duval St. (Cash Bar.) --------- The History of GROG A Drinking Story Monday, November 29, 2010 7-8pm (FREE - Cash Bar) Top of La Concha, 430 Duval Street Join award-winning maritime author and historian Robert N. Macomber for this entertaining presentation on the history of GROG. Enjoy your favorite beverage as you drink to historic nautical toasts that have come down through the centuries from navies around the world. For more information on Key Wests annual Pirates in Paradise Festival and Literature & the Sea Retreat, please visit www.piratesinparadise.com, Email us at Info@PiratesInParadise.com or call (305) 296-9694. For more information about Mr. Macomber s fascinating life and work, visit his website at www.robertmacomber.com. Macomber enjoys interacting with his readers and welcomes email at Macomber@RobertMacomber.com. Each year Mr. Macomber travels approximately 15,000 sea miles around the globe giving maritime lectures and researching his novels, including an annual lecture tour across the Pacific. When not on lecture, research, or book tour journeys, Mr. Macomber lives a simple life in a on Matlacha Island. The community is an old Florida fishing village on the same southwest coast of the peninsula where he grew up as a sailor. For more information about Mr. Macomber s fascinating life and work, visit his website at www.robertmacomber.com. Macomber enjoys interacting with his readers and welcomes email at Macomber@RobertMacomber.com. Pirates in Paradise Festival s Literature & the Sea Retreat presents For Festival Registration, Sponsorship & Volunteer Opportunities, contact The Event Network at (305) 296-9694 or Info@PiratesInParadise.com
Key West s Literature & the Sea Retreat November 29 thru December 3, 2010 LITERATURE & THE SEA RETREAT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (subject to change - REVISED 7-14) ALL DAY/EVERY DAY Ongoing Maritime & Pirate Exhibits at island Museums and Historic Attractions, including 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. Nautical Excursions including Pirate Sails, Day Sails, Sunset Cruises, Snorkeling Trips to the Reef, Dolphin Trips, Reef & Wreck Dives, Parasailing, Deep Sea, Backcountry & Flats Fishing Trips. For reservations: (305) 296-9694. Pirate Walking Tours & Pirate Pub Strolls led by the Buccaneers of Key West. For reservations: (305) 296-9694. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2010 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, 430 Duval Street (cash bar.) 7pm Historic Glimpses presentation "The History of Grog...A Drinking Story!" presented by Robert N. Macomber at Crown Plaza La Concha. 430 Duval Street. FREE (Cash Bar.) Reservations required, call (305) 296-9694 or Info@PiratesInParadise.com. 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 naval officer Peter Wake, hero of his Honor Series, including visits to landmarks that played pivotal roles in the Civil War and Spanish American War. Tour departs promptly at 10am from Ambrosia KW s Historic House, 615 Fleming Street (meet on the porch at 9:45am to register) and concludes at Voltaire Books, 330 Simonton Street, where there will be a book signing. 4 6pm Key West Maritime Holiday Reception & Official End of America s Hurricane Season Ceremony at the USCGC MOHAWK (WPG-78.) Join the Conch Republic High Command and Pirates in Paradise scurvy crew for this ceremony that symbolically signifies the end of the 2010 Hurricane Season with the burning of the Hurricane Flags. Truman Pier, foot of Southard Street. COST: Reception aboard MOHAWK $15, Ceremony on Pier FREE. 6-10pm Conch Republic Military Holiday Ball at the USS INGHAM. Join Admiral Finbar & the Conch Military High Command for this festive holiday ball. Dance to the big band sounds of Mike Emerson & the Southernmost Brass Band, with special guest CRN USO girl Queen of Swing Norma Miller. Captain s Dinner Tickets $35 & Admiral s VIP Dinner Ticket $50. Truman Pier, foot of Southard Street. RSVP by November 25, (305) 296-9694. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1 NOON Literature & the Sea Authors & Historians Luncheon at Kelly s Caribbean Bar & Grill with authors and historians Bob Macomber, Christine Lampe, Don Maitz, Janny Wurts and Norma Miller, 301 Whitehead Street. Cost: $20. Reservations, call (305) 296-9694. 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 (1/2 hour prior to departure.) Reservations: (305) 296-9694 or Info@PiratesInParadise.com. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2010 10:30am - Noon La Te Da s Queen of Swing Norma Miller s Birthday Brunch. Celebrate Jazz icon and author, Norma Miller s 91st Birthday with a scrumptious brunch (order off menu,) 1125 Duval Street. Call (305) 296-6706 for reservations. 1-2:30pm Authors, Artists & Historians Sail aboard the Schooner WOLF. Join Admiral Finbar, authors Robert Macomber, Don Maitz, Janny Wurts and Norma Miller. Tickets: $50/person. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure.). Reservations, (305) 296-9694. 6:30-8:30pm El Meson de Pepe s Literature & the Sea Reception & 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 per person, $10 per person for children under 12. Reservations & info, call (305) 296-9694 or Info@PiratesInParadise.com. FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 4 & 5, 2010 10am-6pm Pirate Village & Thieves Market & Pirates Pub at Truman Waterfront), featuring Village Thieves Market, Living History Period Pirate Encampments, Pirate Skirmishes & Fight Circles, Education Tent, Strolling Minstrels and Combative Stuntmen. FREE. Truman Waterfront, end of Southard Street. Call (305) 296-9694 for info. 10am-5pm Fort Taylor Pyrate Invasion inside the Fort, featuring Living History Period Pirate Encampments, Pirate Pub and Pirate Skirmishes with His Royal Majesty s Military Forces at 1:30pm. COST: $6/adults and $4/kids under 12 with park admission. *3-Day Weekend Pass $15/adults & $10/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. 1:30-3pm & 4-5:30pm Tall Ship Pirate Sails & Sea Battles aboard the Schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure.) Reservations: (305) 296-9694 or Info@PiratesInParadise.com. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2010 6-10pm Conch Republic Pirate s Shipwreck Ball aboard the USS INGHAM. Join Admiral Finbar, the Conch Military High Command and the Pirates in Paradise swashbuckling crew for this swashbuckling celebration, including a Pirate Feast, Silent Auction and Dancing to the big band sounds of Mike Emerson & the Southernmost Brass Band (special guest CRN USO girl Queen of Swing Norma Miller.) Captain s Dinner Tickets $50 & Admiral s VIP Dinner Ticket $75. Truman Pier. RSVP by December 1, (305) 296-9694 or Info@PiratesInParadise.com. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2010 11am Noon Historic Reenactment of the Pyrate Tryal of Anne Bonny & Mary Read" at Pirate Village & Thieves' Market at Truman Waterfront (based on the official trial transcripts of these infamous female pirates,) end of Southard St. FREE. Call (305) 296-9694 for info. Noon 1pm 1 st Annual Key West Tall Tales Invitational at the PIP Pirate Village and Thieves' Market at Truman Waterfront, offering all contestants 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. FREE, call (305) 296-9694 for more info. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2009 Noon -1 p.m. 1 st Annual Key West Tall Tale Freestyle Invitational at the PIP Pirate Village and Thieves' Market at Truman Waterfront. Contestants will draw from the 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. For Festival Registration, Sponsorship & Volunteer Opportunities, contact The Event Network at (305) 296-9694 or Info@PiratesInParadise.com
Kelly s Caribbean Bar, Grill & Brewery Authors, Artists & Historians Luncheon Topsail Schooner WOLF Join Admiral Finbar for Adventure on the High Seas aboard the Flagship of the Conch Republic! PIRATES IN PARADISE SPECIALTY SAILS Noon 2pm Wednesday, December 1, 2010 Kelly s Caribbean Bar, Grill & Brewery 301 Whitehead Street Old Town Key West Join the authors, artists and historians who have gathered in Key West for the 10th annual Pirates in Paradise Festival for a tasty lunch at this historic island venue, once home to Pan Am. Visiting Authors & Historians attending include Don Maitz, Robert N. Macomber, Christine Lampe, Janny Wurts and Queen of Swing Norma Miller TALL SHIP PIRATE SAILS & SEA BATTLES (DAILY) 1:30pm & 4pm (November 26 December 5) COST: $50 ($25 for children under 12) 2 DAY TALL SHIP SAIL TRAINING INTENSIVE 10am 4pm November 27 & 28 COST: $195 CONCH REPUBLIC NAVY SHOOT & SAIL Noon 4pm November 29 COST: $75 AUTHORS, ARTISTS & HISTORIANS SAIL 1 2:30pm December 2 COST: $50 Tickets $20 per person (Cash Bar) Reservations required. Boarding 1/2 hour prior to departure. For more info and registration, (305) 296-9694 or Info@PiratesInParadise.com RSVP by November 30, to (305) 296-9694 or Info@PiratesInParadise.com
El Meson de Pepe s Caribbean Pirate s Buffet Pirates in Paradise Festival November 26 thru December 5, 2010 Key West, Florida 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 & Grille (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 Key West with Pirate Tours of Key West Nautical Excursions & Seafaring Adventures Pirate Sea Battles & Sunset Cruises aboard Schooner WOLF and other Key West Sailing Ships Conch Republic Maritime Academy Sailing Intensive aboard WOLF (11/27 & 28) Conch Republic Navy Shoot & Sail with Admiral Finbar aboard Schooner WOLF (11/29) Literature & the Sea Authors & Historians Sail aboard Schooner WOLF (12/2) 6:30-8:30pm Thursday, December 2, 2010 El Meson de Pepe 411 Wall Street at Mallory Square in Old Town Key West Join the authors, artists and historians who have gathered in Key West for the 10th annual Pirates in Paradise Festival. Highlights include Cuban Buffet Dinner featuring Roast Pork, Plantains and Rice & Beans Book, CD, DVD & Poster Signings with Don Maitz, Janny Wurts, and Queen of Swing Norma Miller. Tickets $20 per person ($10 children under 12) Fort Taylor Pyrate Invasion & Truman Waterfront Pirate Village (12/3-5) Pyrate Tryal of Anne Bonn & Mary Read (11am 12/5) Thieves Market Education Tent Pyrate Skirmishes (1:30pm daily) Battle Re-enactments Pirate Encampments Sea Shanties Pirate Games Historic Fort Tours (11am & 2pm daily) Swashbuckling Piratical Escapades KW Maritime Holiday Party/ End of Hurricane Season Ceremony at USCGC Mohawk (11/30) Conch Republic Military Holiday Ball aboard the USS Ingham (11/30) Most Buxom Wench & Bad Ass Pirate Party and Contest at Schooner Wharf Bar (12/1) Queen of Swing Norma Miller s Birthday Brunch at La Te Da (12/2) Pyrates of the Coast s Walk the Plank National Championships aboard the WOLF (12/2) Conch Republic Pirate s Shipwreck Ball aboard the USS Ingham (12/3) Pirates in Paradise Tea Dance at La Te Da (12/5) For reservations (305) 296-9694 or Info@PiratesInParadise.com For more info (305) 296-9694 or Info@PiratesInParadise.com
We Steadfastly Salute Our Swashbuckling Sponsors On behalf of the organizers of Pirates in Paradise Festival 2010 we thank our stalwartly sponsors for their generous support! Viceroy Level Callahan Digital Art The Event Network Admiral Level Schooner WOLF Conch Republic Navy Friends of Fort Taylor Pirate Tours of Key West Safe Harbour Marina Callahan Crewe of the Sacred Heart Pirates of the Treasure Coast The Conch Republic Group ConchTV.com & KeysTV.com Captain s of the Devil s Triangle Communicreations.com Left Coast Privateers Commodore Level El Meson de Pepe La Te Da Hotel Key West Ambrosia Key West Courtyard by Marriott Double Tree Grand Key Resort Cypress House Historic Inn Pepsi Refreshment Services The Reach Resort Key West Crown Plaza La Concha Pirate s Magazine NoQuarterGiven.net Pyrate s Way Magazine Croissants de France Keynoter Family of Publications Captain Level Kelly s Caribbean Bar & Grille Pirate Tours of Key West Key West Historic Seaport Schooner Wharf Bar Florida Park Service Fairvilla Megastore Voltaire Books USCGC Mohawk Museum Ship Key West Propeller Club Pirates in Paradise Festival Cascabel Ashore by Don Maitz November 26 thru December 5, 2010 Key West, Florida