NAS Key West Homes

Ibis Bay Resort: Dive-In Movie – Every Thursday

balfour — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:03:04 +0000

Movie maven, Michael Shields along with Chris Holland, Owner of Ibis Bay Resort on Roosevelt, will be launching this movie program every Thursday about 8:30 PM. There will be a Happy Hour before the screening to support a local cause or non-profit. Free admission, cash bar and food to order.

Azur Restaurant: Creative Mediterranean Food

balfour — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:03:56 +0000

Impeccable service, a sublime menu and an elegant, modern ambiance place Azur Restaurant high on the list of favorite dining spots in Key West. The focus is creative Mediterranean, with new twists on old favorites inspired by the chef's wide culinary expertise. Start off with the artichoke, roasted pepper and manchego appetizer, or the charred octopus marinated in garlic and lemon zest. Entrees include homemade gnocchi stuffed with a variety of tantalizing goodies, including wild mushrooms, asparagus, and parmesan. Maybe you'd prefer grilled whole sea bass, New York Strip, or Moroccan braised lamb? Chances are you'll enjoy whatever you order.

Azur Restaurant
425 Grinnell Street
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 292-2987

BAL-4 & B-T Learn About Reusable Bike Tires

balfour — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:13:58 +0000

Not only is May Sustainability Month, it is also Bike Safety Month! Follow BAL-4 & B-T as they learn about reusable bike tires.

Tips To Keep You Safe in the Sun

balfour — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:04:02 +0000

Though sunbathing can give your body essential amounts of Vitamin D and help to stave off seasonally affected disorder, it’s also linked to skin cancer and other serious conditions. If you’re planning on soaking up some rays near NAS Key West Homes, follow these safety tips.

Always protect the most sensitive skin on your body with clothing. For example, one of the easiest areas to sunburn is the scalp, so wear a hat or bandana if you're bald or have little hair on your head to protect the skin there.

Your eyes are also extremely vulnerable to extended sun exposure, so always wear sunglasses that offer UV protection whenever you are out in the sun for prolonged periods of time.

If you’re concerned that your clothing isn't blocking UV rays, there’s a simple way to test it. If you can see through an item of clothing, even partially, it means that the sun’s UV rays can penetrate it too.

Also, you should make sure to wear sunscreen whenever you are exposed to prolonged periods of sun. As the sun becomes more intense (towards the middle of the day in summer), you may need to opt for a stronger product that blocks more UV radiation. It's recommended to use a lotion with at least SPF 30 and to reapply it every few hours if you're staying out in the sun.

It’s especially important to keep children protected from sun exposure. Babies under the age of 6 months should never be subjected to direct sunlight, and all children should be monitored to ensure that they are not taking too much sun.

BOTTLECAP FUNDRAISER

balfour — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:01:04 +0000

Enjoy food, celebrity bartenders, a silent auction and a gathering of a different nonprofit each week. Habitat for Humanity's Hard Hat Happy Hour at The BottleCap Groove Lounge.

This weekly non-profit happy hour is guaranteed to be the biggest one yet! Not only will Habitat's infamous VIP mixologists (Adele Gerbracht, Barb Feinberg, Vicki Gordon, & Donna Windle) serve up your favorite libations but this will be the very first opportunity to purchase a raffle ticket for a bicycle custom painted by Rick Worth. AND locally famous cook Mitch Andrews will be offering his delicious conch fritters and pulled pork sandwiches cooked to order. Play Habitat's very own "What's Behind That Door?" game or “Spin the Wheel” for your chance to win big! All this and live music with Ray West!

When: Every Friday, this Friday, May 11th
Time: 5-8PM.

Heather’s Pizza Casserole (NSB Kings Bay)

balfour — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:18:35 +0000

BAL-4 & B-T Learn to Pack a Waste-Free Lunch

balfour — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:26:52 +0000

Follow BAL-4 & B-T as they learn to pack a waste-free lunch.

May Newsletter

balfour — Sat, 05 May 2012 14:00:51 +0000

DERBY DAY AT THE TROPIC

balfour — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:01:38 +0000

DERBY DAY AT THE TROPIC BENEFITS HOSPICE AND VNA: Saturday, 5 May, 3:30-7PM (pre-race at 4PM). The Second Annual Derby Day offers mint juleps, games of chance, derby fare, hat contest and live cast of the Kentucky Derby. Tickets are $50 and available at the Tropic Box Office or www.tropiccinema.com.

Truly Amazing Guitar Players

balfour — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:03:28 +0000

If you enjoy listening to a wonderfully talented musician play a rousing guitar solo, then you know the talent involved in making a guitar achieve its greatest range of sounds. Below, learn about some of the most dazzling musicians ever to pick up a guitar:

Jimi Hendrix, 1942 – 1970

Jimi Hendrix is widely considered one of the most talented guitarists of all time. Known for his ability to produce highly original sonic effects on the guitar, he is also much-admired for his emotionally nuanced style of playing. Hendrix is also noted for his skill with the electric guitar, hailed by many music experts and fans to be the greatest electric guitarist of all time. Hendrix’s style involved unique uses of the electric guitar amplifier, and he popularized a sonic technique that involved the use of guitar amplifier feedback.

Jimmy Page, 1942 – present

Jimmy Page is an English guitarist known for his stirring, skillful performances. Rolling Stone Magazine has noted his talent at “power riffing” on the guitar, and many music critics consider him to be one of the most influential guitarists in the history of rock music. He is most famous as the guitarist for the hugely popular band Led Zeppelin but he has also had significant success as a solo performer.

Eric Clapton, 1945 – present

Eric Clapton is another English guitarist whose raw talents have landed him in the top ranks of Rolling Stone Magazine’s “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time” list. Many music lovers and experts consider him one of the most important and influential guitarists, celebrated for his unique playing style that combines fascinatingly disparate influences and bursts with a blues and soul flavor. He is also known having popularized particular models of electric guitars.

Eddie Van Halen, 1955 – present

Eddie Van Halen is a Dutch-born guitarist who is revered as the lead of the popular hard rock band Van Halen. When it comes to his technique on the guitar, he is known for his innovative performance style that emphasizes a blues-based rock tone. His intensely virtuosic solos feature signature moves like guitar-tapping, volume swells, and the use of high frequency feedback on the amplifiers.