SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 2027
Literary Walking Tours to be announced later (more information here).
4:00 – 4:30 pm
Tour of the Elizabeth Bishop House & Gardens with KWLS Executive Director, Arlo Haskell
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Workshop Registration at the Elizabeth Bishop House (optional). Pick up your workshop materials and mingle with other students. 624 White Street
MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2027
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
First day of workshops, various locations
4:30 – 6:30 pm
Writers on Writing
Free and Open to the Public. Doors open at 4 pm. Books and drinks for sale.
Helmerich Theater, The Studios of Key West, 533 Eaton Street
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Workshop Welcome Reception @ Hugh’s View: Cocktails and appetizers under the stars, for students and faculty only. Hugh’s View (rooftop), The Studios of Key West, 533 Eaton Street
TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2027
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Workshops in session
4:15 – 6:15 pm
Sunset Sail on the aqua green waters where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Gulf of Mexico, while enjoying food & drink (discounted tickets for KWLS students, reservations required). Details coming.
Literary Walking Tours to be announced later (more information here).
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Charles Baxter Reading and Q&A (Free and open to the public)
Books & Books at the Studios of Key West, Sanger Gallery, 533 Eaton Street
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2027
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Workshops in session
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
The Art of Adaptation: On Screenwriting and Fiction – a talk by Dean Bakopoulos (optional & ticketed)
Old City Hall, 510 Greene St.
Literary Walking Tours to be announced later (more information here).
THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2027
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Last day of workshops
12:30 – 2:00 pm
Farewell Luncheon for workshop students and faculty: Join us to say goodbye to new friends! The Oldest House Museum & Garden, 322 Duval Street
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Keynote address for the 2027 Seminar: Poetry, followed by the Opening Reception and Gala. More information and tickets available here. Seminar runs from Jan 7 – Jan 10 at the San Carlos Institute, 516 Duval Street
FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2027
Literary Walking Tours to be announced later (more information here).