Hollywood glamor comes to Key West with movie shoot at Island Dogs Bar

Win a chance to be in 'Exposure' starring Corey Feldman!

KEY WEST, Fla. (March 9, 2012) -- Hollywood glamor comes to Key West with scenes from upcoming suspense thriller Exposure starring Corey Feldman to be shot at Island Dogs Bar. And bar patrons have a chance to win a spot in the movie!

On March 29, 2012, Island Dogs hosts the Win-A-Part-In-A-Movie Contest. Filming will take place at 7 p.m. at the bar, with the contest at 9 p.m.

"We chose Island Dogs based on its look, appeal, and location," said Gary Metz, executive vice president at Ft. Lauderdale-based The Movie Studio, Inc. "One of the objects was to film in the Keys and we only selected a certain number of locations to shoot at."

Exposure is a "suspense thriller with a romantic heart... showcasing South Florida and shining a much needed light on the dangers in the un-regulated modeling industry," according to the movie's website.

"This is a great opportunity to showcase Key West and Island Dog's popular laid-back vibe," said managing partner David Thibault. "We're really excited to have them here."

Gordon Scott Venters is the executive producer; Peter Langone serves as producer; Carlos Nunez is director; and visual effects supervisor is Dean Lyon (Lord of the Rings).

In Exposure, Nikki (Ali Sonoma of Spike TV's Ultimate Fighter fame) answers an ad for models wanted and leaves small town Alabama with her boyfriend Blain (Feldman) for Miami's glittering South Beach. The two connect with Seth Black, owner of the Exposure Model Agency, who promptly sets them up nicely in an oceanfront penthouse.

But Blain becomes suspicious at the couple drifts apart and models go missing. Nikki finds herself in the dark side of every model's worst nightmare. For more information on the movie, visit www.exposurethemovie.net

Island Dogs introduces a new night of chic to laid back Key West

KEY WEST, Fla. (January 27, 2012) -- Kick off the flip flops and slip on some stilettos. Switch out the shorts for a little black dress. It's time to play dress up for Key West's hottest new night of chic!

Island Dogs introduces the Little Black Dress Party, the place to be the second Wednesday of every month from 8 p.m. starting Feb. 8. Sponsored by Ultimat Vodka, the sophisticated monthly event will feature $5 Ultimat Martinis all night and dance music by DJ Chaka.

"We're billing this as a night for local ladies to dress up and get out and party. You don't get a chance to do that much in Key West--dress up, that is," said general manager David Thibault. "Plus, it's for a good cause."

Each party features a raffle; 100% of raffle proceeds will benefit a local charity. On Feb. 8, the raffle will include a gift basket of Paul Mitchell hair and spa products, $100 gift card to the Pier House Caribbean Spa and a bottle of Ultimat Vodka.

Proceeds from the first event will go to the Key West Shrine Club, which supports treatment and transportation of Key West children to Shriner's Hospitals for Children. The hospitals treat pediatric medical cases at no cost.

Super Bowl football action at Island Dogs with the SoMo New England Pats Fan Club!

KEY WEST, Fla. (January 25, 2012) -- Join the Southernmost New England Patriots Fan Club at Island Dogs for a Super Bowl Party -- New England style.

Only 61 pre-sale tickets are available at $75 per seat. Sale ends Jan. 31. Tickets after Jan. 31 will run $100.

Here's what you get:

• A seat of your choice reserved (first come; first pick)
• An official Super Bowl program from the actual game(!)
• A bucket of Budweiser, Bud Light, Miller Light or Coors Light
• A Maine lobster dinner with lobster flown in fresh from New England from Fresh Catch in Mansfield, Mass., the official seafood supplier of the New England Patriots(!) Dinner includes corn on the cob and baby red potatoes

Fresh Catch in Mansfield, Mass., is also the official seafood supplier for Island Dogs for the Super Bowl. It's going to be a Wicked Pissa Super Bowl Party at Island Dogs!

For more info on the event, come into Island Dogs for details or call 305-509-7136.

Little. Black. Dress.

Ladies, get ready to rock that little black dress Key West style. Stay tuned next week for details!

Wicked Pissa Saturdays

We're overnighting Ipswich clams straight from the Fish Market in Massachusetts just for the Pat's game this Saturday. That's the freshest catch flown straight to Key West. Know any other bars in town that do that?

And you're not just here for your good looks. Eat! Enjoy a bucket of beer and pissas special. The farther Pat's get the more fresh Ipswich clams you can expect.

In Ipswich's wild and beautiful coastal areas, clammers dig them from the flats by hand using simply a clam rake and a strong back -- just as they have for hundreds of years. These sweet softshell clams are beyond compare, traditionally steamed and served with their own clam broth. If you've never prepared this delicacy at home, it's very easy. We'll enclose foolproof directions for preparing your clam feast. Try steaming your clams in white wine or beer for a different taste.  From the Ipswich Fish Market Site (so's the pic)

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