Matt Stock: The Wilds of the Everglades 2/22/19

Matt Stock: The Wilds of the Everglades
Friday, 02/22/2019 – 02/22/2019 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Frames USA & Art Gallery
6822 Southwest 40th Street,
Miami, Florida 33155
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Frames USA & Art Gallery presents “Matt Stock: The Wilds of the Everglades.” Opening night is February 22, 2019. Local art and photography lovers will be able to marvel at the unique and vibrant photography of the visionary photographer Matt Stock. Attendees will also enjoy refreshments and light bites sponsored by Carolina Ale House nearby. All of Stock’s photography is on sale and guests will have the opportunity to talk with the artist about his work and vision. The exhibition will run through March 18. Guests who RSVP on Eventbrite get a free gift!

Frames USA is hosting monthly events throughout the year. Please visit our website at framesusamiami.com or follow us on social media for more info.

The Biltmore Hotel, Ashton Cigars And Compass Box Host Exclusive Cigar Event 1/17/19

The Biltmore Hotel, Ashton Cigars And Compass Box Host Exclusive Cigar Event
Thursday, 01/17/2019 – 01/17/2019 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm
The Biltmore Hotel
The Biltmore Hotel – 1200 Anastasia Avenue Center Terrace,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Website
Cost: $40

The Biltmore Hotel, Ashton Cigars and Compass Box invites you celebrate the beginning of a New Year with premium cigars and select spirits pairing event. The world’s premier luxury cigar brand combined with the renowned scotch whisky maker will spark the night with a delightful mixture of elegance and prestige tailored to meet the finest cigar smokers’ senses.
General admission is $40, and member admission is $35.
Guests must be at least 21 years of age. Tickets are selling fast, but may be purchased online. Tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Written cancellations must be received 72 hours prior to the event in order to receive a full refund.

Off Broadway Concert 1/24/19


Off Broadway Concert

Thursday, 01/24/2019 – 06:30 pm – 08:00 pm
Coral Gables Adult Activity Center
2 Andalusia Ave.,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Website
Cost: Free

Come enjoy a selection of your favorite show tunes sung by Miami’s best emerging vocalists, and special guests! Led by tenor Gerardo Jose Ortega, you’ll enjoy selections from “Chicago,” “Les Mis,” “In the Heights,” “West Side Story,” and more, accompanied by musicians playing the strings, guitar, piano and drums. A light reception and “meet and greet” the artists is included.

GFA Winner Tengyue Zhang, Classical Guitar Concert 1/19/19

GFA Winner Tengyue Zhang, Classical Guitar Concert
Saturday, 01/19/2019 – 01/19/2019 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
St. Bede Episcopal Chapel
1140 Stanford Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Website
Cost: 30

Miami Classical Guitar Society is very proud to present young virtuoso guitarist Tengyue Zhang of China. Zhang received First Prize in the Guitar Foundation of American (GFA) International Concert Artists Competition in 2017, known as the most prestigious guitar contest in the world. He has received First Prize in other top competitions as well in Austria, China, Russia and the U.S., including the GFA International Competition Senior Division, Austria’s Forum Gitarre Wien International Youth Competition, the Changsha International Guitar Competition, the 2017 Schadt String Competition, and the 2017 Alexander Frauchi International Competition in Moscow. Concert will take place at Saint Bede Episcopal Chapel of Coral Gables, Saturday, January 19th at 8pm.

Music on the Green at Shops at Merrick Park Featuring Luis Alas & La Calle Ocho Funk Band 1/26/19

Music on the Green at Shops at Merrick Park Featuring Luis Alas & La Calle Ocho Funk Band
Saturday, 01/26/2019 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Shops at Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Cost: Free

Shops at Merrick Park, Coral Gables’ pristine destination for fine shopping and dining, invites visitors to enjoy a romantic evening under the stars during “Music on the Green,” featuring the smooth and sultry sounds of South Florida’s own saxophonist Luis Alas y La Calle Ocho Funk Band on Saturday, January 26, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early with a blanket or chair to reserve the perfect spot on the green and indulge in the variety of dining and shopping options at Shops at Merrick Park.

For more information, please visit www.shopsatmerrickpark.com or call (305) 529-1215.

One Man, Two Guvnors 1/23/19, 2/10/19

One Man, Two Guvnors
Wednesday, 01/23/2019 – 02/10/2019 08:00 pm – 10:45 pm
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Website
Cost: $30 – $75

One Man, Two Guvnors is a triumph of visual and verbal comedy, a feel good hit. Join leading character Francis Henshall as he enlists the aid of willing and unwilling audience members, and a large hilarious cast of characters, in his quest to serve two masters and his pursuit of a good meal. Richard Bean’s multi-award-winning play is a glorious celebration of the best of British comedy – a unique laugh-out-loud mix of satire, songs, slapstick and sparkling one-liners.

Book Presentation | The Global Edge: Miami in the Twenty-First Century 1/25/19

Book Presentation | The Global Edge: Miami in the Twenty-First Century
Friday, 01/25/2019 – 08:00 pm – 09:30 pm
Books and Books
265 Aragon Ave.,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: Free

This book by Drs. Alejandro Portes and Ariel Armony traces the history of Miami’s rise and the simultaneous emergence of a highly diverse but contentious ethnic mosaic. The existential threat to the future of the city posed by a rising ocean makes Miami a key case study for the pros and cons of present day, capitalist-led globalization.

The NightGarden NYE Celebration 12/31/18

The NightGarden NYE Celebration
Monday, 12/18/2018 – 07:00 pm – 12:00 am
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Rd,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
Website
Cost: $39/Adult $32/Child

Come celebrate New Year’s Eve at the NightGarden with a spectacular fireworks show specifically designed for this very special event. This Evening package also includes a DJ playing your favorite songs to help you dance your way into the New Year.

There will be complimentary hats, tiaras and noise makers for all guests.

Food, drink and champagne will also be available for purchase.

Families, couples and friends are all invited.

The NightGarden inhabitants welcome and cherish all visitors.

The biltmore hotel will host a masquarade ball To ring in the new year 12/31/18

The biltmore hotel will host a masquarade ball To ring in the new year
Monday, 12/31/2018 – 08:30 pm – 01:00 am
Biltmore Hotel Coral Gables
1200 Anastasia Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Eventbrite
Cost: $150 – $495+

The Biltmore Hotel Miami – Coral Gables is hosting an upscale New Year’s Eve masquerade ball for guests looking to ring in the New Year like never before. The New Year’s celebration will include two distinct events for guests to enjoy. In the Granada Ballroom, guests will have access to a premium open bar along with an elaborate four-course dinner, where the band Flavor will be play live music throughout the evening. Guests can also purchase a ticket to celebrate in the Alhambra Ballroom, which also includes a premium open bar, as well as a delectable sweet and savory dessert buffet, and an entertaining DJ who will play music to an incredible laser and light show provided by Event Factor.

When the clock strikes 12p.m., fireworks will light up the sky over the recently renovated golf course, champagne will flow and cigars will be offered on the terrace for a truly spectacular welcome to the New Year.

Tickets to the Gala Dinner at the Granada Ballroom are $495++ and tickets to the Dessert Lounge are $150++.

Graupel Holiday Trunk Shows and Champagne Reception 12/18/18

Graupel Holiday Trunk Shows and Champagne Reception
Tuesday, 12/18/2018 – 12/20/2018 03:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Graupel at Shops at Merrick Park
320 San Lorenzo Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Eventbrite
Cost: Free

Graupel, a custom clothier building a world where anyone can shop style without size constraints, is hosting three Holiday Trunk Shows featuring its top Miami-based designers at its new location at Shops at Merrick Park, Coral Gables’ pristine destination for fine shopping and dining. The innovative custom-fit retailer invites shoppers to a special three-day holiday event featuring exclusive meet and greets with designers Lisu Vega (December 18), Julian Chang (December 19) and Viviana Gabeiras (December 20). Attendees will also enjoy complimentary champagne and the chance to browse the designers’ latest collections for immediate purchase and for custom order.

For more information, please contact Graupel at (305) 925-7677 or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/graupel-trunk-shows-lisu-vega-julian-chang-petit-pois-by-viviana-g-tickets-53442701559.

Amerant Bank, formerly known as Mercantil Bank, host Camillus House Art Exhibit 12/7/18

Amerant Bank, formerly known as Mercantil Bank, host Camillus House Art Exhibit
Friday, 12/07/2018 – 01/01/2019 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
Amerant Bank formerly Mercantil Bank
220 Alhambra Circle,
Coral Gables, Florida 33155
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Cost: Free

Amerant Bank, formerly known as Mercantil Bank, will host a month long art exhibit featuring work of clients from Camillus House. All art pieces from the exhibit will be available for purchase and will benefit Camillus House’s art therapy program, which serves as a form of therapy and self-expression for the clients it serves. The exhibit will be on display and open to the public at the lobby of the Amerant Bank’s headquarters in Coral Gables throughout the holidays. To learn more about the exhibit and how you can purchase the featured art by Camillus House clients, please contact Andria Hanley at Camillus House at ahanley@camillus.org.

A Christmas Carol, the Musical 12/8/18-12/23/18

A Christmas Carol, the Musical
Saturday, 12/08/2018 – 12/23/2018 02:00 pm – 03:30 pm
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Website
Cost: $25

To kick off the holiday season, Actors’ Playhouse Musical Theatre for Young Audiences presents a timeless tale of yuletide spirit live on stage in A Christmas Carol, the Musical. Based on the novel by Charles Dickens, Tiny Tim and the entire Cratchit family join three unearthly “Spirits” in trying to convince Ebenezer Scrooge to change his ” Bah Humbug!” ways. A fabulous musical adaptation written especially for family audiences, this Miracle Theatre favorite promises to warm hearts as it reveals the true meaning of the holidays. As an added treat, Director of Theatre for Young Audiences Earl Maulding takes the stage to star as Ebenezer Scrooge in this year’s production!

To encourage the “Spirit of Giving” during the run, Actors’ Playhouse will give every child who brings a new, unwrapped toy to donate during a performance, one free Flexible Anytime Ticket good for any remaining show in the Musical Theatre for Young Audiences 2018 – 2019 Season. Last day to donate toys will be on Sunday, December 23, 2018. All donations will be delivered that evening to Neighbors 4 Neighbors for distribution to families in need through ConnectFamilias.

A Christmas Carol, the Musical 12/8/18 – 12/23/18

A Christmas Carol, the Musical
Saturday, 12/08/2018 – 12/23/2018m 02:00 pm – 03:30 pm
Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Entry Fee: $25
Website

To kick off the holiday season, Actors’ Playhouse Musical Theatre for Young Audiences presents a timeless tale of yuletide spirit live on stage in A Christmas Carol, the Musical. Based on the novel by Charles Dickens, Tiny Tim and the entire Cratchit family join three unearthly “Spirits” in trying to convince Ebenezer Scrooge to change his ” Bah Humbug!” ways. A fabulous musical adaptation written especially for family audiences, this Miracle Theatre favorite promises to warm hearts as it reveals the true meaning of the holidays. As an added treat, Director of Theatre for Young Audiences Earl Maulding takes the stage to star as Ebenezer Scrooge in this year’s production!

To encourage the “Spirit of Giving” during the run, Actors’ Playhouse will give every child who brings a new, unwrapped toy to donate during a performance, one free Flexible Anytime Ticket good for any remaining show in the Musical Theatre for Young Audiences 2018 – 2019 Season. Last day to donate toys will be on Saturday, December 23, 2018. All donations will be delivered that evening to Neighbors 4 Neighbors for distribution to families in need through ConnectFamilias.

Saturdays at 2 p.m. Special holiday performances on Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 23 at 4 p.m. “All Kids Included” Sensory-Friendly performance on Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. Select weekday performances are available for prearranged fieldtrips through our Education Department.

New Year’s Eve at Copper 29 12/31/18

New Year’s Eve at Copper 29
Monday, 12/31/2018 – 09:00 pm – 03:00 am
Copper 29
206 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Eventbrite
Cost: $75

No better way than ringing in 2019 than with your favorite crew at Copper 29 in Coral Gables.

The party kicks off at 9pm where guests who RSVP get to enjoy a 4-hour OPEN BAR plus a champagne toast at midnight. There will be a live DJ pumping everyone’s favorite tracks to dance the night away, and of course there will be plenty of sparklers in proper Copper29 + NYE fashion. It’s a party that you defintiely don’t want to miss!

The Biltmore Hotel, Ashton Cigars And Compass Box Host November’s Exclusive Cigar Event 11/29/18

The Biltmore Hotel, Ashton Cigars And Compass Box Host November’s Exclusive Cigar Event
Thursday, 11/29/2018 – 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm
The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue Center Terrace,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Eventbrite
Cost: $40

The Biltmore Hotel, Ashton Cigars And Compass Box Host November’s Exclusive Cigar Event
The Biltmore Hotel, Ashton Cigars and Compass Box invites you celebrate this fall season with premium cigars and select spirits pairing event. The world’s premier luxury cigar brand combined with the renowned scotch whisky maker will spark the night with a delightful mixture of elegance and prestige tailored to meet the finest cigar smokers’ senses.
General admission is $40, and member admission is $35.
Guests must be at least 21 years of age. Tickets are selling fast, but may be purchased online. Tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Written cancellations must be received 72 hours prior to the event in order to receive a full refund.

WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 from 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 PM
WHERE: The Biltmore Hotel – Miami 1200 Anastasia Avenue Center Terrace Coral Gables, FL 33134

70th Annual Junior Orange Bowl Holiday Parade 12/2/18

70th Annual Junior Orange Bowl Holiday Parade
Sunday, 12/02/2018 – 12/02/2018 05:00 pm – 06:00 pm
Downtown Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables, FL 33134,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Website
Cost: Free

Get up and boogie this December!
The founding event of the Junior Orange Bowl International Youth Festival! Thousands of children and young people take to the streets of Downtown Coral Gables in this celebration of active youth and community! The Junior Orange Bowl Parade is a 70-year tradition in South Florida created especially for the kids — and perfect for families. Featuring a vivid arrangement of marching bands, colorful floats, community groups and creative parade units.

Date: December 2, 2018
Time: 5 p.m.
Open to the public, free to attend
VIP Experience Tickets: https://www.juniororangebowl.org/vip-parade-experience.html

Why Mental Health Must Matter for Your Business Health 11/29/18

Why Mental Health Must Matter for Your Business Health
Sunday, 11/29/2018 – 08:00 am – 10:00 am
University of Miami
1245 Dauer Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33149
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Cost:

Mental health issues are top of mind for our businesses and community.

How do we keep our companies running while responsibly handling conditions such as widespread workplace stress, trauma recovery, post-partum depression, chronic anxiety, and other conditions?

Presented by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, the “Why Mental Health Must Matter for Your Business Health” function will feature speakers such as Manny Fermin, CEO of the Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade. Panelists will discuss topics relating to maintaining a mentally healthy working environment.

WHEN:
Thursday, November 29, 2018
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

WHERE:
University of Miami
The Hurricane 100 Room at Watsco Center
1245 Dauer Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146

The Lion King JR 11/9/18

The Lion King JR
Friday, 11/09/2018 – 11/18/2018 07:30 pm –
Area Stage Company
1560 S Dixie Hway,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Cost: $15

Area Stage Conservatory in Coral Gables is excited to present its production of The Lion King JR. This condensed version of the highest grossing, Tony Award-winning Broadway production is based on the original Oscar-winning 1994 Disney film. Directed by Area Stage’s Associate Artistic Director Giancarlo Rodaz, who recently staged the critically acclaimed Shrek the Musical for ASC’s Mainstage season.

An Evening With Father Desbois 11/5/18

An Evening With Father Desbois
Monday, 11/05/2018 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
University of Miami Hillel Braman Miller Center
1100 Stanford Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Cost: Community tickets are $20 and $38 (with book). Students are free.

Father Patrick Desbois is a noted Holocaust and genocide researcher whose groundbreaking work exposed systematic Nazi killings in Eastern European villages. His work has been lauded by Pope Francis, and he is the recipient of France’s highest honor, the Légion d’honneur.
Father Desbois will talk about his research, which extends to investigating the genocide of Iraq’s Yazidi minority, and alarming anti-semitism trends in contemporary society.
The Catholic priest is a distinguished author, university professor, historian, forensic detective and world-renowned human-rights activist. He has dedicated his life to fighting the bigotry that fuels the disease of genocide and bridging the divide between faiths. His ongoing work brings closure to the victims and survivors of genocide and calls for legal justice for the perpetrators.

15 Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Merrick Park 11/15/18

15 Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Merrick Park
Thursday, 11/15/2018 – 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
Shops at Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo Ave.,
Coral Gablese, Florida 33146
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Cost: Free

Shops at Merrick Park invites families and children of all ages to attend its spectacular 15th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony with Santa’s Arrival, sponsored by Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. The evening’s free festivities include the grand tree-lighting reveal, live entertainment, retailer pop-up stations and a special appearance by Santa Claus.

Shops at Merrick Park will transform into a winter wonderland centered around an impressive 50-foot tree adorned with 55,000 colorful twinkling bulbs. The magical evening will begin with Santa’s grand arrival down San Lorenzo Avenue on the Coral Gables Fire Department’s fire truck where Master of Ceremonies Belkys Nerey, award-winning co-anchor of WSVN Channel 7 News, and Coral Gables Mayor Valdes-Fauli will join in to illuminate the tree, signaling the official start of the holiday shopping season.

Attendees will be treated to live performances by the Miami Royal Ballet and greetings from holiday characters, a refreshment station, giveaways and more. A roster of retailers will also pop-up throughout the garden with special promotions and gifts. Attendees are encouraged to bring unwrapped toys for children in the care of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and in doing so they might be the random winner of exciting prizes from Shops at Merrick Park.

Halloween at Copper 29 10/27/18

Halloween at Copper 29
Saturday, 10/27/2018 – 10/28/2018 09:00 pm – 01:00 am
Copper 29
206 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost:

Celebrate Halloween in style at Coral Gable’s top cocktail lounge. Drink specials will include an assortment of spooky cocktails featuring the vampire approved, “Dark & Bloody,” the “Copper Zombie,” and for those who dare a “Shot of Poison.” Guests who believe they can dress to impress will have a chance to win some cash and bottles. The Copper 29 Costume Contest will award the first prize winner with $300 in cold, hard cash. Second and Third place will be gifted one bottle of Grey Goose, each. Spinning live all night, providing the perfectly scary dance playlist is Coral Gables local favorite, DJ Element.

Cupcake world turns 1! 11/18/18

Cupcake world turns 1!
Sunday, 11/18/2018 – 02:00 pm – 05:00 pm
Cupcake World
262 andalusia ave,
coral gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: free

Celebrate Cupcake World’s first birthday on Sunday, November 18th, 2018 as they welcome guests with free cupcakes, gelato, or a glass of Rose wine, while supplies last. Doors are set to open at 2:00PM until 5:00PM. Also, during Cupcake World’s 1st birthday party, guests can expect live music and fun photo opportunities including an extravagant balloon arch. It is likely to be a fun, family day.

MDPLS Author Series: Seaper Powers Storytime with Kim Cameron 12/15/18

MDPLS Author Series: Seaper Powers Storytime with Kim Cameron
Saturday, 12/15/2018 – 12/15/2018 02:30 pm – 04:00 pm
Coral Gables Branch Library
3443 Segovia Street,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: Free

Join award-winning, Miami-based musician and children’s author Kim Cameron for a family-fun storytime event hosted by the Miami-Dade Public Library System, Coral Gables branch!

Kim Cameron’s Seaper Powers is a whimsical series of illustrated adventure books, perfect for children ages 5-9! Young readers will embark on a magical journey of imagination and ocean adventure, along the way discovering positive messages about self-confidence, friendship, and environmental conservation. Seaper Powers received Honorable Mention in the 2018 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards, recognizing outstanding children’s literature.

Head to the Coral Gables Branch Library and join a fantastical cast of sea-critter friends as they uncover buried treasure and solve exciting mysteries! Admission is free and open to adventurers of all ages. Author Kim Cameron will be available for autographs and meet-and-greet, with books available for purchase.

“Seaper Powers is magical and mystical and full of wonderful adventures. It’s a great way to teach children about the ocean and some of the creatures that dwell there and most importantly, about friendship, acceptance and bravery.” —Imaginary Pages, 2018

Last Friday Open Poetry Reading 10/26/18

Last Friday Open Poetry Reading
Friday, 10/26/2018 – 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Books & Books
265 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: Free

Famous Last Friday Poetry Series at Books & Books is among the
oldest regular poetry readings in the United States (#16). Jonathan Rose
has been its moderator since 1992, but the readings have taken place since
the bookstore opened in Oct. of 1982.
Bring a poem or two of your own or one of your own and another by a
favorite poet. Read in any language. This is your chance. Positive
atmosphere. If you’ve never read aloud before, this is the place to start.

Hip-Hop Orchestra in Miami 12/9/18

Hip-Hop Orchestra in Miami
Sunday, 12/09/2018 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Gusman Concert Hall
1314 Miller Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Cost: $20

Hip-Hop Orchestra Coming to Miami!!!

When was the last time you witnessed; strings, horns and piano at a Hip-Hop concert? Add to that, a party-rocking DJ, a soul-stirring female vocalist and a fire-breathing MC and that is still but a fraction of what you’ll catch when you catch Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Orchestra in Miami on December 9th!

The crew will be bringing their usual brand of B-Boy Meets Beethoven and inviting some of Miami’s best musicians to accompany us on stage at the beautiful Gusman Concert Hall!

Entry fee is $20. Tickets can be purchased at this link: https://www.universe.com/hip-hop-orchestra-in-miami

Halloween Bash at Plomo Tequila & Taco Bar 10/27/18

Halloween Bash at Plomo Tequila & Taco Bar
Saturday, 10/27/2018 – 09:00 pm – 01:00 am
Plomo Tequila & Taco Bar
230 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost:

For those with Latin roots that know very well that Halloween is just the pre-party for Dia De Los Muertos … head over to Plomo Tequila & Taco Bar for their Halloween Bash. An assortment of cocktail specials featuring Don Julio Tequila, El Jimador, and Grand Marnier will be served all night long. The night will also include a costume contest — awarding the best dressed with some cold hard cash: first place will take away $200, second place $100 and third place $50. The party tunes will be provided by Coral Gables local favorite, DJ Nelly.

Located right on Miracle Mile, this is a great location that makes for a perfect stop on your walking (dead) tour of Coral Gables this Halloween.

MEGA Coral Gables Job Fair 10/24/18

MEGA Coral Gables Job Fair
Thursday, 10/24/2018 – 10:00 am – 02:00 pm
Basketball Fieldhouse at The University of Miami
1245 Dauer Dr.,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Website
Cost: FREE

MEGA MIAMI JOB FAIR! Brought to you by iHeartMedia and Mobile Mike Media and Entertainment

30 TOP Companies Attending + ON THE SPOT JOB OFFERS!
Wednesday, October 24 10am-2pm
Basketball Fieldhouse/Watsco Center @ the University of Miami:
1245 Dauer Drive • Coral Gables, FL 33146

Apply In-Person with TOP Employers in South Florida!!
FREE EVENT – REGISTER AT THE DOOR or online http://bit.ly/REGISTER_CORALGABLES

2018 Miami Childrens Film Festival 11/1/18

2018 Miami Childrens Film Festival
Thursday, 11/01/2018 – 11/04/2018 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Coral Gables Art Cinema
260 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Website
Cost: $5

November 1, 2018- November 4, 2018
Cost to attend: $5

The MICFF returns! Culturally rich, entertaining, & inexpensive fun, the Festival provides three days of acclaimed international cinema for children & families, featuring local premieres. The Festival cultivates critical appreciation for intelligent films among kids, while educating & entertaining. There will be Family Fun on the Plaza, an Opening Night Reception, & more!

For more info: http://www.gablescinema.com/programs/micff-2018/

Showtimes:
• “Zoo”
Thursday, 11/1 at 10am
Sunday, 11/4 at 2pm

Synopsis: Young Tom and his misfit friends fight to save ‘Buster’ the baby elephant during the German air raid bombings of Belfast in 1941. Recommended ages 10+

• “Belle and Sebastian, Friends for Life”
Thursday, 11/1 at 12:30pm
Friday, 11/2 at 6pm (Opening Reception with light bites and drinks at 5pm)

Synopsis: In the final chapter of the trilogy, Sebastian will do anything to protect Belle from her previous owner. Recommended ages 8+

• “Kid Flicks 1”
Saturday, 11/3 at 10am

Synopsis: A program of short films from around the world for young children, selected by the 2018 New York International Children’s Film Festival. Recommended ages 3+

• “Sing Song”
Saturday, 11/3 at 11:30am

Synopsis: The musical adventure of Jasmine who goes to Suriname to attend a song contest, but secretly searches for her mother. Recommended ages 10+

• “Boys Beyond Boundaries”
Saturday, 11/3 at 1:30pm

Synopsis: Join us for films from around the globe that push against barriers of how boys and girls should be and be seen. Recommended ages 10+

• Family Fun on the Plaza
Saturday, 11/3 at 11am – 3pm
Sunday, 11/4 at 11am – 3:pm

Join us on the Plaza directly in front of the Gables Cinema. Fun for the whole family to enjoy before and after the films with face painting, balloons, music, a dance party and more. This event is free and open to the public!

• “Kid Flicks 2”
Sunday, 11/4 at 10am

Synopsis: Audience favorites and award-winning international short films, hand-picked from the 2018 New York International Children’s Film Festival. Recommended ages 8+

• “¡Viva Kid Flicks!”
Sunday, 11/4 at 12pm

Synopsis: A collection of short films from Latin America, selected by the 2018 New York International Children’s Film Festival and Mexico’s Morelia International Film Festival.

South Florida Artist Evan J. Alexander Presents Abstract Coordinates 30.40 11/2/18

South Florida Artist Evan J. Alexander Presents Abstract Coordinates 30.40
Friday, 11/02/2018 – 11/30/2018 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Books & Books Coral Gables
265 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: Free

Books & Books’ Coral Gables Gallery Night to Debut New Exhibit
Friday, November 2, 2018
South Florida Artist Evan J. Alexander Presents Abstract Coordinates 30.40

Coral Gables, Florida (October 8, 2018) – The gallery exhibition in November, Abstract Coordinates 30.40, features the work of Florida native, Evan J. Alexander. Comprised of original oil and acrylic paintings the art on display was inspired by the painterly quality of satellite imagery. Evan has focused on a controlled form of abstraction in the paintings made for this exhibition. He navigated certain landscapes to find compositions that aligned with the conventions of his prior work. This furthers the perpetual incorporation of advanced technologies within the traditional medium of oil painting.
Continuing but reorienting landscape painting into a two-dimensional topographical survey aligns with the sensibilities of painting on a two-dimensional surface. This concept defies conventional painting practices by forcing an unnatural view from above as an alternative form of landscape painting. The view from above is foreign to most given our tendencies to observe what is around us rather than what is below.

Evan chose landscapes from Syria seeking a connection with one of his ancestral homelands. Also, as another form of monitoring the transformation of the earth’s surface acknowledging the human interference. With most of the frustrating and troubling recent news regarding Syria, Evan strives to remind viewers of the natural beauty within the turmoil and humanitarian strife.

What: Books & Books Coral Gables Gallery Night
Evan J. Alexander Presents – Abstract Coordinates 30.40
Books&Books Gallery Night Evan J. Alexander
When: Friday, November 2, 2018
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Where: Books & Books
265 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Additional: Live music in the courtyard by Pino Grillo

About Evan J. Alexander:
Evan J. Alexander is a multimedia artist inspired by the random occurrences in the universe. His style lacks the typical identifying qualities across his body of work. Evan might make an oil painting of a seagull he saw on the street and the next day he might create a digital collage of abstract components. Evan was born and raised in South Florida, studied at the University of Miami and ultimately completed his BFA at the School of Visual Arts in New York. To view his work please visit www.EvanJAlexander.net.

About Books & Books
Mitchell Kaplan, a Miami Beach native, founded Books & Books in 1982.  Located in Coral Gables, Florida, Books & Books expanded to its present location in December of 2000.  Housed in a Mediterranean-styled building, the bookstore hosts over sixty events a month, consisting of author readings and signings, demonstrations and workshops, live music, reading and discussion groups, programming for children and families, and a variety of other community-based events.  All of this is achieved in an old world setting of floor-to-ceiling wood bookshelves, wood floors, and a courtyard café, the Café at Books & Books, managed by James Beard-award winning Chef Allen Susser. In addition to its signature store in Coral Gables, Books & Books now has locations in Miami Beach, Bal Harbour Shops, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Suniland Shops, and most recently, in the Coconut Grove neighborhood.

Media Notes:
Evan J. Alexander is available for interviews; please contact AnaBelle Ramos at AnaBelle@AnaBelleRamos.com or 954-592-8500 with your request.

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John Martin’s Hosts its 29th Annual Halloween Party, Monster Mash Bash 10/31/18,11/1/18

John Martin’s Hosts its 29th Annual Halloween Party, Monster Mash Bash
Wednesday, 10/31/2018 – 11/01/2018 07:00 pm – 12:00 am
John Martin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant
253 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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JohnMartin’s Restaurant & Pub’s will host their 29th annual Halloween party on Wednesday, October 31st to the theme of “Monster Mash Bash.” The celebration will feature themed cocktails, costume contests and prizes. Live music will be performed by The Super Fuzz from 8 p.m. to midnight. There will even be face painting for kids earlier in the day.

“Our customers always turn out in the most creative costumes, so it is always a challenge to select the winners.,” said Martin Lynch, proprietor of John Martin’s. “And of course, they enjoy the prizes and the party with their friends!”

For more information, call (305) 445-3777, or visit www.johnmartins.com.

Wine Pairing Dinner at La Palma Ristorante With Opici Wines 10/18/18

Wine Pairing Dinner at La Palma Ristorante With Opici Wines
Thursday, 10/18/2018 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
La Palma Ristorante
116 Alhambra Cir,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: $35

Celebrate the Start of Fall at La Palma Ristorante with Opici Wines.
A secret Fall-inspired menu of 4 courses will be beautifully paired with the perfect Opici Wine offering. This seasonal soiree, taking place Thursday October 18th at 8pm, will be a beautiful way to spend the night with close friends, a signifanct other, or your fellow wine lover. A night you surely do not want to miss!

For Questions or Reservations, please contact La Palma Ristortante: 305-445-8777

The Biltmore Hotel Hosts Miami’s Most Spectacular Costume Halloween Party 10/26/18

The Biltmore Hotel Hosts Miami’s Most Spectacular Costume Halloween Party
Friday, 10/26/2018 – 08:00 pm – 12:00 am
Biltmore Hotel Miami
1200 Anastasia Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: Early Bird pricing of $135 for the general public and $120 for members is available until Oct. 22nd. After Oct. 22nd, tickets will be $150 for the general public and $135 for members

The Biltmore Hotel’s most anticipated night of the year is finally here as it announces its famed annual Halloween Party with a twist, where guests will be at the mercy of celebrity panel judges as they select this year’s fortunate winners in this year’s costume categories: funniest, most creative (must be handmade), best group (max 6 people), and scariest. The event will entail a delightful buffet dinner accompanied by a premium open bar.

Early Bird pricing of $135 for the general public and $120 for members is available until Oct. 22nd. After Oct. 22nd, tickets will be $150 for the general public and $135 for members.

Guests must be at least 21 years of age. Tickets are selling fast, but may be purchased online. Tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door.

There will be a limited amount of discounted hotel room rates available for this Halloween event. For more information, please visit https://www.biltmorehotel.com/miami-hotel/events/ or call (305) 913-3230 to confirm a reservation.

Country Club Ballroom, The Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Beauty and the Beast 10/13/18-11/10/18

Beauty and the Beast
Saturday, 10/13/2018 – 11/10/2018 02:00 pm – 03:30 pm
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: $20

A modern day “Beauty” named Bella is reading a book about a selfish Prince who has a “Beastly” curse placed upon him. While reading, Bella is visited by a mysterious Dog named Worm who replaces Bella’s book with a magical one that allows the book’s characters to communicate with Bella. The Beastly Prince has to find someone to love him so he captures Bella’s father and uses the enchanted book to bring Bella to his castle, hoping to convince her to love him. Will Bella help the Beast? Will the Beast learn about caring for someone other than himself or will his kingdom, and all who reside there, be doomed forever?

Havana Music Hall 10/10/18-11/18/18

Havana Music Hall
Wednesday, 10/10/2018 – 11/18/2018 08:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: $30 – $75

This brand new musical was selected specifically by Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre’s artistic team to develop in Miami on its way to Broadway. An exciting world premiere, Havana Music Hall reflects the pulse of our community with its irresistible musical beat and heartwarming story centering on Cuban musicians Rolando and Ramona Calderon, and their lives in Cuba from 1958 to the present. Just as their local Havana band is about to get its big break, the Revolution tears apart the only world the duo have ever known. This moving and relevant new musical explores the challenges and joys of one family’s 60-year odyssey for survival, presenting a journey which immigrants of all cultures from around the world have traveled for generations.

Bark and Brew 10/10/18

Bark and Brew
Wednesday, 10/10/2018 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Shops at Merrick Park (Sawa)
360 San Lorenzo Ave.,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Cost: Free

Shops at Merrick Park invites pet lovers and their fur babies to a premier Bark & Brew night out where they can indulge in Sawa Restaurant’s great food and Stella beer with donations benefiting the Humane Society of Greater Miami.

Friends and neighbors are invited to shop, dine and relax with their dogs at Shops at Merrick Park. A $20 donation provides one complimentary refreshing Stella and a delicious tapas and sushi buffet by Sawa Restaurant. Select items from Sawa’s award-winning doggie dining menu will also be included. Those who donate can also dine at Sawa and enjoy a 10% discount. All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Greater Miami.

Representatives from the Humane Society will be on-site to share pet adoption information and accept donations.

evolve Workplace Summit 10/25/18

evolve Workplace Summit
Thursday, 10/25/2018 – 08:30 am – 06:00 pm
Newman Alumni Center
6200 San Amaro Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: $200

Miami, Florida – Today YES Institute announces the launch of the Evolve Workplace Summit, a groundbreaking initiative to support business leaders in addressing inequities and conflicts impacting corporations around the globe. Nationally, 70% of U.S. workers report that they are actively disengaged at their jobs. YES Institute is unraveling the source of this detachment, while providing practical solutions for building workplaces where innovation thrives, trust is present, collaboration is dynamic, and conflict is productive and moves the action forward.

Professionals from various industries in South Florida will gather to have a new conversation about achieving success in the workplace.

The Biltmore Hotel and Santa Margherita USA Present Taste Of The Grapes: A Biltmore Wine Experience 9/14/18

The Biltmore Hotel and Santa Margherita USA Present Taste Of The Grapes: A Biltmore Wine Experience
Friday, 09/14/2018 – 09/14/2018 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Biltmore Hotel Miami
1200 Anastasia Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: General admission is $75, and member admission is $60. There will be an additional charge applied for the Bubbles and Caviar seminar.

The Biltmore cordially invites all wine connoisseurs to experience an educational three-course seminar that includes a complete tasting of Santa Margarita’s portfolio of wines throughout the evening. The owner of Santa Margherita USA, Vittorio Marzotto, and certified sommelier Kristina Sazama, will also be in attendance to share the family’s storied traditions as well as their passion for winemaking.

Seminar topics include:

• Bubbles and Caviar: An Italian Love Affair – Taste and learn about two of the world’s most appreciated and luxurious delicacies, discovering how the flavors of the caviar are beautifully enhanced by the texture of these Italian bubbles and the varying degrees of body and dryness. Experience the delicious pairing of Calvisius Caviar, one of the finest caviar producers in Italy, and the legendary Italian bubbles producer Ca’ del Bosco. Learn about the history and underlying magic of the world’s most extravagant tandem indulgence.

• Tour of Estate Brand Regions – Sample a wine from each of the 6 regions/ wineries where Santa Margherita brands are produced. As you sample you will understand how the vine and territory of origin preserve the quality and sensory characteristics of the wines. Paired with cheeses from the different regions.

• History of Santa Margherita – Sommelier Kristina Sazama will guide you through the history of Santa Margherita noting its international success and leading back to its founder, Count Gaetano Marzotto.
General admission is $75, and member admission is $60. There will be an additional charge applied for the Bubbles and Caviar seminar.
Patrons must be at least 21 years of age. Tickets are selling fast, but may be purchased online before September 13th. All seminars require registration.

Caring for the Aged in Latin America: The cases of Uruguay, Cuba and Chile 10/29/18

Caring for the Aged in Latin America: The cases of Uruguay, Cuba and Chile
Monday, 10/29/2018 – 10/29/2018 06:30 pm – 08:00 pm
Books and Books
250 Aragon Ave.,
Coral Gables, Florida 33199
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Cost: free

This comparative analysis by Drs. Elaine Acosta González, Florencia Picasso Risso, and Valentina Perrotta González examines the public policies and social programs toward the aged population in three different countries.

Gallery Night Launch Party At John Martin’s Irish Pub And Restaurant 9/7/18

Gallery Night Launch Party At John Martin’s Irish Pub And Restaurant
Friday, 09/07/2018 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
John Martin's Irish Pub and Restaurant
253 Miracle Mile,
Miami, Florida 33134
Website
Cost: Free

Join us for our first Gallery Night Launch Party, celebrating local artists with Live Art, Live Music, Karaoke, including special guests @Strive305, and
DJs @DjEazyEddie and @Dr_diskin.
We will offer a complimentary glass of wine to each guest

Jazz Night at John martin’s Irish Pub and Restraurant 9/5/18 – 10/24/18

Jazz Night at John martin’s Irish Pub and Restraurant
Wednesday, 09/05/2018 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
John Martin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant
253 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: Free

Join us for Jazz Night at John Martin’s! Enjoy live jazz and drink specials every Wednesday from 6 – 9 p.m. starting Wednesday, September 5.

Copper 29 Celebrate’s Two Year Anniversary on Miracle Mile 9/6/18

Copper 29 Celebrate’s Two Year Anniversary on Miracle Mile
Thursday, 09/06/2018 – 07:00 pm – 02:00 am
Copper 29
206 Miracle Mile Coral Gables,
Miami, Florida 33134
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Mark your calendars & get ready to witness a Thursday Night in Coral Gables like no other.
Copper 29 Bar is celebrating two years on Miracle Mile which calls for a celebration of epic porportions, times two! Join us on September 6, 2018 as Copper 29 Bar celebrates two years of generating good vibes all night, every night.
With RSVP, guests will receive a complimentary welcome cocktail to help get the night started, and will also get to experience Copper 29’s resident DJ’s spinning live all night — all the perfect ingredients for a Thursday Night celebration to remember.
Party kicks off at 7pm and runs until closing, 2am.

Choose Your Sound Benefit Concert 11/10/18


Choose Your Sound Benefit Concert
Saturday, 11/10/2018 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
University of Miami Donna E. Shalala Student Center
1330 Miller Drive,
Miami, Florida 33146
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Cost: Tickets: $125 Early Bird price, $150 starting October 19th

10 years in the making: an epic celebration of mentorship through the arts. Join Guitars Over Guns on November 10th, 2018 for the 5th Annual Choose Your Sound Benefit Concert, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. at the University of Miami Student Center.

Guests will enjoy incredible performances from Guitars Over Guns mentors, alumni and special guests, not to mention a selection of award-wi

nning eats and beverages from some of Miami’s hottest restaurants and an unbelievable silent auction featuring 5-star trips, experiences, fine art and so much more. The evening will be emceed by CBS Miami news personality Jim Berry, and will feature a retrospective look at the organization’s 10 years of empowering Miami-Dade youth through music and mentorship.

Last year with the community’s support, Guitars Over Guns raised $165,000 to support our arts-based mentoring programs for Miami’s at-risk youth. With these funds, over 700 kids are being served at 14 sites through the Summer of 2018, bringing the total to over 2,500 youth served over the last 9 years. This year, our goal is to raise $300,000, allowing Guitars Over Guns to transform the futures of 500 additional students living in Miami-Dade County’s most disadvantaged communities.

This event celebrates Guitars Over Guns’ 10 years of of making music and changing lives. Our programs offer students from disadvantaged backgrounds a powerful combination of music education and mentorship with professional musicians to help them overcome hardship, find their voice and reach their potential as tomorrow’s leaders. Guitars Over Guns creates safe spaces for youth to express themselves through music and empowers them to make positive choices at school, at home and in their communities. Cuts in funding for the arts and after-school programs mean our students have fewer opportunities than ever, and as the news reports of youth violence continue to pour in, we are reminded all too often that this type of work has never been more important.

Purchase a ticket or become a sponsor, and be part of a movement that empowers deserving youth in our community to create, succeed and thrive! Learn more about Guitars Over Guns at www.guitarsoverguns.org.

Battleground—Music Performed Live to Screen on Stage 9/7/18

Battleground—Music Performed Live to Screen on Stage
Friday, 09/07/2018 – 08:00 pm –
UM Gusman Concert Hall
1314 Miller Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Cost: Varies

Music and movie buffs alike will be mesmerized as Jeff Beal, five-time Emmy-winning composer of music for film, media and concert halls, joins the Frost School’s Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra on stage. The evening features a live music-to-screen performance of Battleground, Beal’s score from the acclaimed television series Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King. Other compositions by Beal will also be performed.

A Sunday Kind of Love 8/26/18

A Sunday Kind of Love
Sunday, 08/26/2018 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 am
Open Stage Club
2325 Galiano Street,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: $10.00

An evening of love ballads, great musicians such as 3-time Grammy nominated Jazz pianist Jose, Negroni, bass player Rafael Valencia, Trumpet Patrick Araujo and drummer Jesus Gallimore. Rick Jazzed crooner leads the vocal ensamble along with jazz vocalist Elli Clarke and Tenor Gerardo Jose Ortega. A very special musical night of standards and popular songs. One time event not to be missed. Open Stage Club is the perfect venue to enjoy your favorite drinks with delicious tapas and especially dishes. Make your table reservations soon.

Copper 29 Celebrate’s Two Year Anniversary on Miracle Mile 9/6/18

Copper 29 Celebrate’s Two Year Anniversary on Miracle Mile
Thursday, 09/06/2018 – 07:00 pm – 02:00 pm
Copper 29 Bar
206 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 3334
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

Mark your calendars & get ready to witness a Thursday Night in Coral Gables like no other.
Copper 29 Bar is celebrating two years on Miracle Mile which calls for a celebration of epic porportions, times two! Join us on September 6, 2018 as Copper 29 Bar celebrates two years of generating good vibes all night, every night.
With RSVP, guests will receive a complimentary welcome cocktail to help get the night started, and will also get to experience Copper 29’s resident DJ’s spinning live all night — all the perfect ingredients for a Thursday Night celebration to remember.
Party kicks off at 7pm and runs until closing, 2am.

Midnight Radio Goes Back to the ’50s 8/17/18

Midnight Radio Goes Back to the ’50s
Friday, 08/17/2018 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Coral Gables Adult Center
2 Andalusia Ave.,
Coral Gables, Florida FL
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Cost: Free

Take a trip back in time to the days when Dusty Springfield, Johnny Mathis and Elvis ruled the airwaves, as “Midnight Radio” goes live once again for a summer edition of the popular concert series.
The free concert will be held Friday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Coral Gables Adult Center in Coral Gables.
The concert is presented by Geraldo José Ortega, who created the “Midnight Radio” concert series” in order to present classic jazz versions of songs from different eras.
Selections will include “Stormy Weather,” “Misty,” “The Shadow of Your Smile,” “Orange Colored Sky,” “The Man That Got Away,” and much more.
The singers will be accompanied by the All Souls Jazz Quartet.
Ortega, who recently voiced the role of Tony in the Miami City Ballet’s production of “West Side Story Suite,” appeared this summer in the Miami Music Festival. He also voiced the role of Tony with the Miami City Ballet, and appeared this month with the Opus Opera in New Orleans.
Guest soloist will be Vanessa Gentzschein. She has sung with the Florida Grand Opera and the Lyric Opera of Chicago and has also appeared in the chorus of those operas, as well as in title roles on various stages, including in Italy.
In addition, singers who belong to Ortega’s “Rising Stars” program, and who appear regularly at the Coral Gables Adult Center, will also perform.
There is no charge for the concert, but donations to the Alzheimer’s Foundation are welcome.
For more info, call 305-461-6764 or email gerardojose3@mac.com.

The Biltmore Hotel Hosts an Exclusive Interactive Dinner with rhe Celebrated Executive Chef, David Hackett 8/24/18

The Biltmore Hotel Hosts an Exclusive Interactive Dinner with rhe Celebrated Executive Chef, David Hackett
Friday, 08/24/2018 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Biltmore Hotel Miami
1200 Anastasia Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: General admission for the interactive dinner is $115, and member admission is $95

The Biltmore invites all foodies and wine enthusiasts to take part in an exciting interactive event with the hotel’s celebrated Executive Chef David Hackett. Guests will be greeted with aprons and a glass of bubbly and will receive step-by-step instructions on how to create a perfect three-course dinner with wine pairings. After all the fun preparations, guests will can indulge in their savory creations with friends and the finest wine, all within the resort’s sophisticated, Granada Ballroom.
General admission for the interactive dinner is $115, and member admission is $95. Patrons must be at least 21 years of age. Tickets may be purchased online before August 20th.

The Biltmore Hotel welcomes its members and the community to experience The Club at The Biltmore’s exclusive events, including this opportunity to create the perfect three-course meal with the hotel’s Executive Chef, David Hackett.

The Biltmore Hotel is hosting this special event for Club members and guests.

Friday, August 24th, 2018
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

The Biltmore Hotel – Miami
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Granada Ballroom
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Copper 29 Celebrate’s Two Year Anniversary on Miracle Mile 9/6/18

Copper 29 Celebrate’s Two Year Anniversary on Miracle Mile
Thursday, 09/06/2018 – 07:00 pm – 02:00 am
Copper 29 Bar
206 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

Mark your calendars & get ready to witness a Thursday Night in Coral Gables like no other.
Copper 29 Bar is celebrating two years on Miracle Mile which calls for a celebration of epic porportions, times two! Join us on September 6, 2018 as Copper 29 Bar celebrates two years of generating good vibes all night, every night.
With RSVP, guests will receive a complimentary welcome cocktail to help get the night started, and will also get to experience Copper 29’s resident DJ’s spinning live all night — all the perfect ingredients for a Thursday Night celebration to remember.
Party kicks off at 7pm and runs until closing, 2am.

Shops at Merrick Park to Host National Night Out 8/7/18

Shops at Merrick Park to Host National Night Out
Tuesday, 08/07/2018 – 08/07/2018 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Shops at Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo Ave,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Cost: Free

Shops at Merrick Park, Coral Gables’ pristine destination for fine shopping and dining, will host National Night Out in partnership with Coral Gables Police and Fire on Tuesday, August 7 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. This free community event will provide the opportunity for Coral Gables residents and business owners to get better acquainted with their local police and fire departments.

The Coral Gables community will meet, engage and interact with local police officers and fire department officials, learn crime prevention tips, promote neighborhood unity and foster community. The public will also get up close with various service vehicles.

In 1984, the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) launched an ambitious project. The leaders of the nonprofit crime prevention organization called on neighborhood watch associations, law enforcement agencies and other groups to help organize National Night Out. The City of Coral Gables joins this event to send a symbolic message to criminals that the public and the police are united and unintimidated.

For more information about Shops at Merrick Park, please call (305) 529-0200, visit us online at www.shopsatmerrickpark.com or follow Shops at Merrick Park on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shopsatmerrickpark.

Great Theater to Benefit Orchestra Miami 8/10/18

Great Theater to Benefit Orchestra Miami
Friday, 08/10/2018 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
GableStage at the Biltmore
1200 Anastasia Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: $40

Join us for An Evening of Thought-Provoking Theater to benefit Orchestra Miami! Through the generosity of Artistic Director Joseph Adler, GableStage is hosting a special preview performance of their next event- “White Guy on a Bus” by Bruce Graham. 100% of the proceeds from this event go to supporting Orchestra Miami and our excellent musicians!! Tickets are just $40 per person, and include drinks and light refreshments.
The story is simple: Week after week, a wealthy white businessman rides the same bus, befriending a single black mom. As they get to know one another, their pasts unfold and tensions rise, igniting a disturbing and crucial exploration of race. Don’t miss the Southeastern US premiere of this work, which the New York Times calls “thought-provoking, riveting theater”.
Come on out and support great theater for a great cause at a bargain price!

The Big Bang 7/25/18-9/2/18

The Big Bang
Wednesday, 07/25/2018 – 09/02/2018 08:00 pm – 09:30 pm
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: $15 – $64

Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre proudly presents the long awaited return of the hit comedy The Big Bang. In this whirlwind musical, two writers try to raise enough “dough” for the most historically expansive show ever conceived. Set in a borrowed Park Avenue apartment, this two-man circus runs through the entire history of the universe in a record 90 minutes. Playing all the roles and using the décor of the high-priced apartment to bring this over-the-top production to life, both actors will have their talents put to the test as they try to convince their potential theatrical backers (the audience) that this frivolity is somehow worthy of the authors’ unrealistic hopes and aspirations.

Celebrate Miami Spa Month At The Luxurious Biltmore Hotel’s, The Spa 7/1/18

Celebrate Miami Spa Month At The Luxurious Biltmore Hotel’s, The Spa
Sunday, 07/01/2018 – 07/31/2018 08:30 am – 08:00 pm
The Biltmore Spa at The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost:

The Spa at the luxurious Biltmore Hotel is offering special rates in celebration of Miami Spa Month from July 1st to August 31st.
The Biltmore is providing guests with an opportunity to achieve youthful glowing skin this summer. Guests that take advantage of this amazing offer will feel like they are on a long tranquil journey to pure rejuvenation of the mind and body. For a limited time, guests can experience a 70-minute Fountain of Youth Massage for $109, or upgrade to receive a 70-minute Deep Tissue Fountain of Youth Massage for $139. Guests can also indulge in a 50-minute Fountain of Youth Facial that will leave skin hydrated, silky-smooth and completely radiant for $109.
For a complete experience at The Spa, special packages are also being offered for $199 and include a Journey to the Fountain of Youth 70-minute massage and the 50-minute Facial for $199. For the ultimate relaxation experience, the Journey to the Fountain of Youth Deep Tissue Massage and Facial are $239.
During the month of July, The Spa Boutique’s Summer Loving Series features special discounts on must-have summer essentials such as sunblock, sunglasses sunhats, flip flops, sandals and Escapada summer apparel collection.
For reservations, please call 305-913-3187. Discounts and promotions may not be combined.

Umbrella Sky Coral Gables 7/13/18

Umbrella Sky Coral Gables
Friday, 07/13/2018 – 06:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Giralda Plaza
100 Giralda Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: Free

Join us as we celebrate the launch of this art installation!

This July, Giralda Plaza will be transformed into a vibrant and colorful art experience with the installation of the Umbrella Sky Project. Starting Friday, July 13th and continuing over the next two months, hundreds of umbrellas will gently sway over the newly transformed Giralda Plaza, the pedestrian promenade located at the 100 block of Giralda Avenue.

Coral Gables is the first city in South Florida and the third city in the U.S. to host the Umbrella Sky art project, an internationally recognized art display that has graced streets around the world, including Paris and Lisbon. Umbrella Sky in Coral Gables is made possible through a partnership between the City of Coral Gables, the Coral Gables Community Foundation and the Business Improvement District of Coral Gables

Umbrella Sky is the creation of Portuguese Company, Sextafeira, which means Friday in Portuguese.

Event Details:
6:00pm – 6:30pm: Steel drums welcome performance
6:30 – 6:50pm: City of Coral Gables official remarks
6:50-7:20pm: Additional steel drums performance
7:30pm – 10:30pm: Live music featuring Jackie Mendez

Presented by: City of Coral Gables | Coral Gables Community Foundation | Business Improvement District of Coral Gables | Giralda Plaza Committee

Ceviche Master Class With Chef Rafael Perez Cambana 6/28/18

Ceviche Master Class With Chef Rafael Perez Cambana
Thursday, 06/28/2018 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
GKB Wynwood – Peruvian Inspired Cuisine
218 NW 25th St,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: $60

Learn How to Make The Perfect Summer Dish, The Classic Ceviche, During This Interactive, Hands On Experience With GK Bistronomie’s Award Winning Chef, Rafael Perez Cambana.

You can expect classic Peruvian hospitality including Pisco Sours, Tiraditos, a yummy dessert, and of course … ceviche! Get to meet Chef Rafael in an intimate setting where he will show you exactly how to make GKB’s signature ceviche so you can go and show off to your friends!

Celebrate Plomo Tequila & Taco Bar One Year Anniversary With Cazadores Tequila 6/29/18

Celebrate Plomo Tequila & Taco Bar One Year Anniversary With Cazadores Tequila
Friday, 06/29/2018 – 07:00 pm – 02:00 am
Plomo Tequila & Taco Bar
230 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: Free

Created by the Atomic Group, also known for Coral Gables neighborhood favorites, Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar & Copper 29 Bar, the third concept added to their portfolio, Plomo Tequila & Taco Bar still remains the only one of its kind on Miracle Mile. Serving up authentic Mexican cuisine, over 60 different mezcals and tequilas to choose from, and a distinct ambience that calls for celebration.

Grab your sombrero and put on your Mexican mustaches, Plomo Tequila & Taco Bar is celebrating one year on Miracle Mile on June 29, 2018.

This Friday night fiesta, sponsored by Cazadores Tequila, will be one for the books. You can expect live mariachi performances, free tequila shots every hour on the hour starting at 7pm provided by Cazadores Tequila, DJ’s spinning live setting the mood for a great time, and much more!

Biltmore Hotel Hosts Its Annual Fireworks Spectacular Fourth of July Event 7/4/18

Biltmore Hotel Hosts Its Annual Fireworks Spectacular Fourth of July Event
Wednesday, 07/04/2018 – 05:00 pm – 09:45 am
Center Terrace at The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: General Admission is $180 for adults and $50 for children (12 and under). Member admissions are $145 for adults and $45 for children (12 and under).

The Biltmore Hotel & City of Coral Gables is hosting its annual 2018 Fireworks Spectacular on Fourth of July with treats including an open bar with refreshing cocktails, domestics beers and wine selections. A Stars and Stripes BBQ dinner will be offered to the public with a traditional all-American cuisine with delightful selections of scrumptious all-beef prime burgers and Fresh Roasted Corn on the Cobb.
During the weekend of July 4th, indulge in the holidays with exceptional breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus which will include BBQ specials created by Italian-born Chef de Cusine, Guiseppe Beppe Galazzi from The Biltmore’s honorary Culinary Academy.
General Admission is $180 for adults and $50 for children (12 and under). Member admissions are $145 for adults and $45 for children (12 and under). VIP tables of 10 are available. Reservations can be made by calling (305) 913-3244 or emailing july4th@biltmorehotel.com.

Family Day on Aragon 7/14/18

Family Day on Aragon
Saturday, 07/14/2018 – 07/15/2018 11:30 am –
Coral Gables Art Cinema
260 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: $5

Beloved classics and new favorites for the whole family to enjoy! Family Day on Aragon takes place every second Saturday and Sunday and is hosted by the Coral Gables Museum, Books & Books and the Coral Gables Art Cinema. Check with our Aragon neighbors for information on activities taking place at their venues. Tickets to these films are $5 general admission and include a free popcorn and soda.

National Theater Live at the Coral Gables Art Cinema 6/15/18

National Theater Live at the Coral Gables Art Cinema
Friday, 06/15/2018 – 12/16/2018 12:00 pm –
Coral Gables Art Cinema
260 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: $20

National Theatre Live is a groundbreaking project to broadcast the best of British theatre live from the London stage to cinemas around the world including the Coral Gables Art Cinema! Tickets to these special NTL screenings are $20 and under ($16 for Cinema members).

Paula Barrera Sheer from EWM hosts Client Appreciation Party by Betty Alvarez

This brilliant real estate client appreciation party/private screening of Solo: a Star Wars Story was hosted by Paula Barrera Scheer of EWM Realtors on June 2, 2018 at the Landmark Theatres at Village of Merrick Park. Guests enjoyed meeting Chewbacca, Darth Vader, Rey & Princess Leia While sipping galactic cocktails and space snacks such as “Porg Wings – fresh from the skies of Naboo”. Star Wars prizes were raffled off and a whimsical fun time was had by all. The Force was with Paula and her clientele! Congratulations!

Photography by Betty Alvarez

The Cakemaker at the Coral Gables Art Cinema 7/13/18

The Cakemaker at the Coral Gables Art Cinema
Friday, 07/13/2018 – 06:00 pm –
Coral Gables Art Cinema
260 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Thomas, a young German baker, is having an affair with Oren, an Israeli married man. When Oren dies in a car crash in Israel, Thomas travels to Jerusalem seeking answers regarding his death. Under a secret identity, Thomas infiltrates the life of Anat, his lover’s widowed wife. Thomas becomes involved in her life, far beyond his anticipation. To protect the truth, he will stretch his lie to a point of no return. For prize-winning director Ofir Raul Graizer, The Cakemaker cuts close to the bone: “It’s a story about the attempt to put aside definition of nationality, sexuality and religion. It’s my story.”

2001: A Space Odyssey at the Coral Gables Art Cinema 7/6/18

2001: A Space Odyssey at the Coral Gables Art Cinema
Friday, 07/06/2018 – 07/12/2018 08:30 pm –
Coral Gables Art Cinema
260 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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CGAC presents a brand new 70mm print of 2001: A Space Odyssey to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Stanley Kubrick’s landmark film. Overseen by Christopher Nolan, “this 70mm print was struck from new printing elements made from the original camera negative. This is a true photochemical film recreation. There are no digital tricks, remastered effects, or revisionist edits. This is the unrestored film – that recreates the cinematic event that audiences experienced fifty years ago.”

Won’t You Be My Neighbor at the Coral Gables Art Cinema 6/22/18

Won’t You Be My Neighbor at the Coral Gables Art Cinema
Friday, 06/22/2018 – 06/28/2018 04:30 pm –
Coral Gables Art Cinema
260 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Academy Award-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville’s (Twenty Feet From Stardom, Best of Enemies) latest documentary takes an intimate look at America’s favorite neighbor: Mister Fred Rogers. A portrait of a man whom we all think we know, Won’t You Be My Neighbor? is an emotional and moving film that takes you beyond zip-up cardigans and the land of make-believe, and into the heart of a creative genius who inspired generations of children with compassion and limitless imagination.

Gables Trolley Tour with Dr. Paul George 6/30/18

Gables Trolley Tour with Dr. Paul George
Saturday, 06/30/2018 – 01:30 pm – 04:00 pm
The Biltmore
1200 Anastasia Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: $75

Join the Coral Gables Community Foundation and Dr. Paul George, HistoryMiami Museum Resident Historian, for a trolley tour of the City’s historic and celebrated thematic villages plus a special stop in a private residence in the French City Village!

Villages:

Dutch South African Village
Chinese Village
French Normandy Village
Florida Pioneer Village/Colonial Village
French Country Village
French City Village
Italian Village

The Tour will begin in The Biltmore’s lobby where you’ll hear about the hotel’s history and redesign, inspired by George Merrick and his love for South Florida’s natural landscape over wine and light bites.

Guests will be picked up and dropped off at The Biltmore, located at 1200 Anastasia Avenue. The Tour will begin at 1:30 PM sharp. Please arrive promptly. Proceeds benefit the Coral Gables Community Foundation.

Teachers Get Their Royal Treatment at The Biltmore Spa in June 6/1/18

Teachers Get Their Royal Treatment at The Biltmore Spa in June
Friday, 06/01/2018 – 06/30/2018 08:30 am – 08:00 pm
The Biltmore Spa at The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: $99 plus 20% gratuity

The Biltmore Spa is offering a special rate for Teacher Appreciation Month as a gesture of gratitude to the hardworking educators who inspire students throughout the year.

Massages and treatments include a 50-minute Aroma Swedish Massage, 80-minute Bamboo Manicure and Pedicure, 50-minute Skin Performance Facial or 50-minute Gentleman’s Facial for $99 plus 20% gratuity. To complete the ultimate spa experience, teachers will receive a complimentary gift for at-home spa sessions as an added bonus.

Appointments can be made by calling 1-855-901-1687. Certain restrictions apply, based on availability. For more information, please call 1-866-860-8951 or visit www.BiltmoreHotel.com.

Junior Orange Bowl 70th Annual Parade Unveiling 6/21/18

Junior Orange Bowl 70th Annual Parade Unveiling
Thursday, 06/21/2018 – 06/21/2018 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
AmTrust Bank
2701 Ponce de Leon Blvd #1,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: Free

Come Celebrate the Junior Orange Bowl 70th Annual Parade Unveiling!

This event will be held on Thursday, June 21 from 6PM–8PM at the AmTrust Bank in Coral Gables. Please share the invitation below with friends and family – this event is open to the community.

The Junior Orange Bowl has served the South Florida community and the youth of the world for 70 years by providing wholesome, competitive and multicultural experiences.

Click the link below to RSVP.
Hope to see you there!

https://www.juniororangebowl.org/news-events/june-2018-rsvp—70th-annual-parade-unveiling/

“Compassionate Classrooms” Workshop and Book Launch 6/3/18

“Compassionate Classrooms” Workshop and Book Launch
Sunday, 06/03/2018 – 06/03/2018 12:00 pm – 02:00 pm
Books & Books
265 Aragon Ave,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Cost: Free with purchase of book

‘Hacking School Culture: Designing Compassionate Classrooms’ was written by Ellen Feig Gray, a Miami positive psychology practitioner, researcher, and parent coach, and Angela Stockman, a professional learning facilitator and educational consultant based in New York.

As colleagues and parents who have witnessed an atmosphere of heightened anxiety among students, teachers and parents across the country, Ellen and Angela came to the realization that, “bullying prevention and character building programs, while deepening our awareness of how today’s kids struggle and how we might help, are not enough to create school cultures where students and staff flourish.”

The program will begin with a meet and greet session with the authors, followed by a one-hour interactive workshop starting promptly at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. A book signing and a question and answer session continues until 2:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

RSVP: ellen@parentwithperspective.com

Overcome Stress with Equinox & ONE Sotheby’s International Realty 5/23/18

Overcome Stress with Equinox & ONE Sotheby’s International Realty
Wednesday, 05/23/2018 – 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Merrick Manor Sales Gallery
301 Altara Ave,
Miami, Florida 33146
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ONE Sotheby’s International Realty’s wellness month continues with its latest curated de-stress session at the Merrick Manor Sales Gallery. Participate in an interactive seminar courtesy of Equinox and learn how to overcome stress and incorporate simple relaxation techniques into your daily routine. Enjoy a healthy breakfast and complimentary chair massage to start your day in full relaxation.

COCKTAIL HOUR AT PLOMO TACO + TEQUILA BAR WITH ZACAPA RUM 05/16/18

COCKTAIL HOUR AT PLOMO TACO + TEQUILA BAR WITH ZACAPA RUM
Wednesday, 05/16/2018 – 05:30 pm – 08:00 pm
Plomo Tequila & Taco Bar
230 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: Free

Get transported to Guatemala, as Zacapa Rum showcases their beloved libation. Be greeted by the Zacapa cart as you arrive to Plomo and take a quick taste of the rum before you walk in through the doors.

As you enter Plomo Taco & Tequila Bar, sip on a complimentary, signature Zacapa cocktail called “Al Cielo.” Brand ambassador, David Molina will be doing a cocktail demonstration as well as giving some background and information on the brand you know and love.

We would love to have you!

70th Annual Parade 12/2/2018

70th Annual Parade
Sunday, 12/02/2018 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Downtown Coral Gables
220 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: Free

Join and support Marquee community event that attracts 10,000+ attendees to downtown Coral Gables.

Hundreds of parents, coaches, and fans attend the parade to watch the action. All games are free to the public and free to attend. The parade is advertised to encourage the community and fans to attend.

For more info, please visit https://www.juniororangebowl.org/

Contact info:
Alexandria Wuttke
a.wuttke@jrorangebowl.org
305-662-1210

Rising Stars Memorial Day Kickoff 5/25/18


Rising Stars Memorial Day Kickoff
Friday, 05/25/2018 – 06:15 pm – 07:15 pm
Coral Gables Adult Center
2 Andalusia Ave.,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: Free

Kick off your Memorial Day weekend with a free Happy Hour concert featuring singers performing an “anything goes” selection of classical, pop, jazz, contemporary, ballads and more. The show starts at 6:15 sharp and is free and open to the public, with a “meet and greet” with the singers afterwards, accompanied by light refreshments.

International Golf Championship 12/27/18, 12/28/18, 12/29/18, 12/30/18

International Golf Championship
Thursday, 12/27/2018 – 12:00 pm – 01:00 pm
Biltmore Golf Course
1210 Anastasia Ave,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: Free

Join and support 100 of the best boys and girls amateur golfers from 30+ countries enter this tournament to join past winners such as Tiger Woods, Sergio Garcia, and Lexi Thompson as champions.

Hundreds of parents, coaches, and fans attend the International Golf Championship
to watch the action. All games are free to the public and free to attend. The games are advertised to encourage the community and golf fans to attend.

When: Thursday, December 27- Sunday, December 30, 2018
12:00pm-1:00 pm

For more info, please visit https://www.juniororangebowl.org/

Contact info:
Alexandria Wuttke
a.wuttke@jrorangebowl.org
305-662-1210

Creative Writing 2/10/19

Creative Writing
Sunday, 02/10/2019 – 12:30 pm – 01:30 pm
Books & Books
265 Aragon Ave,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: Free

Join and support Middle School and High School students are asked to submit essays based on an annual theme. Students are judged on writing style, grammar, and creativity.

Hundreds of parents, coaches and fans attend the Sports Ability Games to watch the action. All games are free to the public and free to attend. The games are advertised to encourage the community and sailing, swimming, and track & field fans to attend.

For more info, please visit https://www.juniororangebowl.org/

Contact info:
Alexandria Wuttke
a.wuttke@jrorangebowl.org
305-662-1210

The Biltmore Celebrates Mother’s Day with a Delightful Champagne Brunch 5/13/18

The Biltmore Celebrates Mother’s Day with a Delightful Champagne Brunch
Sunday, 05/13/2018 – 10:00 am – 04:00 pm
The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: Adults: $125 + Kids: Price varies by age

Celebrate Mother’s Day at The Biltmore’s famous Champagne Brunch for a memory she will never forget. The lavished buffet-styled brunch includes nine carefully selected assorted food stations with delicacies such as caviar, pasta, sushi, seafood, desserts, traditional breakfast items and a meat carving station. The Biltmore’s Mother’s Day Brunch is accompanied by bottomless mimosas, endless Champagne and Bloody Mary cocktails for moms to enjoy on their special day.

Million Dollar Quartet 5/9/18

Million Dollar Quartet
Wednesday, 05/09/2018 – 06/24/2018 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: $15 – $64

Actors’ Playhouse proudly presents the return of the high voltage Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Million Dollar Quartet. One of the longest running shows in the company’s history, Million Dollar Quartet was inspired by the famous photo and phenomenal true story of the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time in their careers. On December 4, 1956, these four young musicians were gathered together by Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the most electrifying jam and storytelling sessions of all time. Million Dollar Quartet brings the heart and soul of that legendary night to life with an irresistible tale of excitement and passion, featuring 21 timeless hits including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “I Walk the Line,” “Fever,” “Hound Dog” and more.

Wine and Chocolate Tasting at Cupcake World 5/12/18

Wine and Chocolate Tasting at Cupcake World
Saturday, 05/12/2018 – 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm
Cupcake World
262 Andalusia Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: $55.00

On Mother’s Day Eve, come taste & learn to pair wines with local, artisanal chocolates with sommelier, Remy! In addition, our local jam expert will teach us how to perfectly pair cheeses with jams and jellies, including her famous Fig, Guava Habanero, and Raspberry Rose preserves.

$55* per guest
Reservations Required – Call us at 305-456-0950
TWO SESSIONS AVAILABLE – 7-8:30PM OR 9:00-10:30PM

*Cheese boards, wine (bottles or by the glass), and empanadas will also be available for sale.

Paul Hobbs Wine Dinner 4/26/18

Paul Hobbs Wine Dinner
Thursday, 04/26/2018 – 04/26/2018 06:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Biltmore Hotel Miami
1200 Anastasia Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: $65

Join us on this exhilarating trip through the wines from the Paul Hobbs and CrossBarn selections; six well elaborated jewels that will be paired with the creations of Chef Beppe Galazzi.
TICKETS $65 | MEMBERS $55

The Biltmore presents Feel the Beat with Strong By Zumba® 4/20/18

The Biltmore presents Feel the Beat with Strong By Zumba®
Friday, 04/20/2018 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Biltmore Hotel Miami
1200 Anastasia Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: $30

The Club at The Biltmore invites you to feel the beat, sync every move and enjoy healthy bites & refreshments!
• High Intensity workout lead by music
• Healthy Bites & Refreshments
• Raffle Prizes
• 3 Day Biltmore Fitness Center Guest Passes
• Wellness Boutique

Ponce Society of Young Professionals Happy Hour 5/8/18

Ponce Society of Young Professionals Happy Hour
Tuesday, 05/08/2018 – 05:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Bulla Gastrobar
2500 Ponce de Leon Blvd,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: $10

Join the Ponce Society of Young Professionals at our first happy hour of the year for bubbly and bites!

$10 donation includes one signature sangria or beer.

All proceeds will go towards funding Ponce Society of Young Professionals’ service projects.

Mother’s Day Brunch in SushiClub 5/13/18

Mother’s Day Brunch in SushiClub
Sunday, 05/13/2018 – 05/05/2018 11:30 am – 03:00 pm
SushiClub
127 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: Brunch price

With more than 25 different and exquisite rolls and unique salads, main courses, desserts and cocktails, SushiClub-the most famous sushi brand in Argentina- has become the hottest restaurant in Coral Gables.
On the 13th of May indulge your palate with a delicious Mother’s Day Brunch from 11:30am to 3pm.
SushiClub US -127 Miracle Mile-

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown 4/28/18-5/19/18

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Saturday, 04/28/2018 – 05/19/2018 02:00 pm – 03:30 pm
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: $20

Charles Schulz’s beloved comic comes to life in Clark Gesner’s classic musical, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. The whole gang is here: bossy Lucy is hopelessly in love with piano prodigy Schroeder who doesn’t give her the time of day, perfectionist Sally is still mocking blanket-toting Linus, Snoopy is in the doghouse, and “blockhead” himself, Charlie Brown, is in rare form. Brief vignettes span the months from Valentine’s Day to Beethoven Day, from wild optimism to utter despair. Whether you’re keen to fly with the Red Baron, moon over the Moonlight Sonata, or just do your best to find “Happiness,” You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown is a crowd-pleasing classic.

Performances on Saturdays at 2 p.m.
“All Kids Included” Sensory-Friendly Performance on Saturday, May 19 at 11 a.m.
Weekday Matinees for Field Trips
Birthday Parties Welcome!

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown 7/7/18-7/28/18

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Saturday, 07/08/2018 – 07/28/2018 02:00 pm – 03:30 pm
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: $20

Charles Schulz’s beloved comic comes to life in Clark Gesner’s classic musical, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. The whole gang is here: bossy Lucy is hopelessly in love with piano prodigy Schroeder who doesn’t give her the time of day, perfectionist Sally is still mocking blanket-toting Linus, Snoopy is in the doghouse, and “blockhead” himself, Charlie Brown, is in rare form. Brief vignettes span the months from Valentine’s Day to Beethoven Day, from wild optimism to utter despair. Whether you’re keen to fly with the Red Baron, moon over the Moonlight Sonata, or just do your best to find “Happiness,” You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown is a crowd-pleasing classic.

Performances on Saturdays at 2 p.m.
“All Kids Included” Sensory-Friendly Performance on Saturday, July 21 at 11 a.m.
Weekday Matinees for Field Trips
Birthday Parties Welcome!

FLIPANY to Host 8th Annual “Chefs Up Front” Miami 8/17/18

FLIPANY to Host 8th Annual “Chefs Up Front” Miami
Friday, 08/17/2018 – 06:00 pm –
The Biltmore
1200 Anastasia Ave.,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: $250

FLIPANY will host its annual “Chefs Up Front” fundraising dinners this August at The Biltmore in Coral Gables and the W Fort Lauderdale. This popular epicurean adventure showcases the talent of 10 of South Florida’s most acclaimed chefs who prepare a five-course signature dinner tableside for their guests. Each table’s menu is unique and complemented by sommelier-selected wines. One hundred percent of the proceeds benefit Share Our Strength’s Cooking Matters® program, which connects families with healthy food by teaching them how to prepare nutritious and delicious meals on a limited budget.

The evening is hosted by radio personalities Kimmy B. of Hits 97.3 and Julie Guy of 101.5 LITE FM, both of whom are long-time FLIPANY supporters. The evening will begin with a special reception and silent auction while hors d’oeuvres and specialty cocktails are served. Following the reception, each chef will prepare his or her signature courses in an intimate dinner setting. An after party will follow where guests can mingle with the chefs.

Tickets are $250 and available with a discount of $50 Off until July 10 (use discount code CUF50EB). Ticket prices increase to $250 per person on July 11, 2018.

The Biltmore Hotel has offered Chefs Up Front attendees a special room rate of $199.00/night +13% tax, $22 resort fee, for guests who would like overnight accommodations.

The W Fort Lauderdale has offered Chefs Up Front attendees a special room rate of $219.00/night + 11% tax, waived resort fee for guests who would like overnight accommodations.

Reel Minds 2018 Miami Mental Health Film Festival 5/20/18

Reel Minds 2018 Miami Mental Health Film Festival
Sunday, 05/20/2018 – 06:00 pm – 09:30 pm
University of Miami Shalala Center Grand Ballroom
1300 Miller Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Cost: Free

Free Tickets will sell out – please order yours today

NAMI Miami-Dade County proudly presents its 3rd Annual Reel Minds Miami Mental Health Film Festival at the University of Miami’s Donna E. Shalala Student Center Grand Ballroom on Sunday, May 20, 2018 from 6pm – 9:30pm.

Films are a compelling storytelling form that can educate and dispel myths. NAMI Miami-Dade is showcasing a curated list of short films inspired by the lives of those who have been affected by mental illness. These narratives will share a range of life experiences meant to inspire, heal, and empower. Following a group of short films, an expert will speak on the films’ topic for a few minutes enlightening us even further about the film’s powerful message.

GREASE by Gulliver Academy Players 4/19/18

GREASE by Gulliver Academy Players
Thursday, 04/19/2018 – 04/21/2018 07:30 pm – 09:00 pm
Area Stage Co.
1560 South Dixie Highway,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146

Cost: $15

To celebrate the 1978 blockbuster film Grease 40th anniversary, Gulliver Academy Players will reenact the musical for anyone who needs a refresher on the timeless plot of Grease.

Actors’ Playhouse 27th Annual Reach for the Stars Gala Auction 4/14/18

Actors’ Playhouse 27th Annual Reach for the Stars Gala Auction
Saturday, 04/14/2018 – 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: $250

Extravagant voyages provided by Azamara Club Cruises, worldwide travel from the leading global airline network Star Alliance, a one-year lease for a 2018 Lexus RX 350, and many more of life’s indulgences will await guests’ bids at the 27th Annual Reach for the Stars Gala Auction. Presented by Actors’ Playhouse and Lexus of Kendall, attendees will be treated to culinary offerings from more than 30 of Coral Gables’ finest restaurants, wine and champagne courtesy of Breakthru Beverage Florida, and an open bar sponsored by Bacardi U.S.A. Bob Soper, former CBS Miami meteorologist, and celebrity auctioneer for the past 27 years, will conduct the live auction alongside Actors’ Playhouse Artistic Director David Arisco. Proceeds from this year’s annual major fundraising event for Actors’ Playhouse, a 501©(3) nonprofit organization, will provide funding for the organization’s youth programming that educates and enriches over 60,000 children each year.

Miami Sports & Wellness Month Expo 4/24/18

Miami Sports & Wellness Month Expo
Tuesday, 04/24/2018 – 04:00 pm – 06:00 pm
University of Miami’s Watsco Center’s Field House
1245 Dauer Drive, University of Miami Watsco Center’s Field House,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Cost: FREE

For Miami Sports & Wellness Month, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau’s ‘Temptations Program’ is hosting a Miami Sports & Wellness Expo. The event will provide interactive stations and exhibits featuring Miami’s professional sports teams, leisure sports partners and medical partners catering to locals and visitors who are looking to learn more about health trends and fitness activities. Guests will enjoy informative cooking and work out demos and try delicious, yet nutritious samples.

Miami Sports & Wellness Month, part of the year-long Citi Miami Temptations Program presented by Citibank, takes a thematic focus on the best the destination has to offer with monthly deals and special events appealing to both locals and tourists alike. Miami Sports & Wellness Month caters to those looking to celebrate fitness and health with discounted recreational activities, fitness classes, spa specials and hotel packages across Greater Miami and the beaches.

5 6 7 8 Lamentations of Two Broadway-Bound Showgirls: A Benefit Concert 4/7/18

5 6 7 8 Lamentations of Two Broadway-Bound Showgirls: A Benefit Concert
Saturday, 04/07/2018 – 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Area Stage Company
1560 S. Dixie Hwy Suite 103,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Cost: $10-$25

The addictive, inspiring art of musical theater – and some of its most beloved songs – will be featured in a benefit concert for Area Stage Company and Conservatory. In 5’6”, 7, 8 – Lamentations of Two Broadway Bound Showgirls, accomplished performers Rebecca Ashton and Carolina Ordoñez, backed by a group of budding young ASC artists, will perform new and classic Broadway hits, while relating the ups, downs and comic misadventures of performing, auditioning and teaching.
All proceeds from the April 7 concert will benefit ASC’s moving fund. The beloved theater and conservatory must leave its longtime home at the Riviera Theater in Coral Gables at the end of the next season. The non-profit organization, which has, for almost 30 years, produced critically acclaimed productions and provided an unparalleled theatrical education to thousands of Miami-Dade students, is currently seeking a new, permanent home.

Miracle Mile Back to Beautiful Celebration 4/14/18

Miracle Mile Back to Beautiful Celebration
Saturday, 04/14/2018 – 05:30 pm – 09:00 pm
The Plaza at 150 Coral Way
150 Coral Way,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: Free

Downtown Coral Gables is celebrating the completion of the official unveiling of the new Miracle Mile in style with a party on Saturday, April 14! The free community event promises to be a lively evening with a magical ambiance filled with music, activities by local businesses and engaging entertainment for everyone to enjoy.
Following a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, guests can expect live performances from Grammy-nominated artists PALO! and Raquel Sofia, in addition to a jazz quartet and an electric violinist. Additionally, Miracle Mile-themed caricatures and photo opportunities to capture the beautiful new details of the refreshed Downtown will be available. Merchants are hosting fun and unique experiences to highlight their businesses and engage with event-goers.
Miracle Mile Back to Beautiful is hosted in partnership with the Business Improvement District (BID) of Coral Gables, the City of Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. The party celebrates improvements to the beloved Miracle Mile including expanded sidewalks making for a pleasant pedestrian experience, new outdoor dining, improved lighting, public art and more beautiful additions.

Rising Stars Spring Holiday Concert 3/23/18

Rising Stars Spring Holiday Concert
Friday, 03/23/2018 – 06:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Coral Gables Adult Activity Center
2 Andalusia Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: Free

Join the “Rising Stars of Miami,” for a free Inspirational Holiday concert to celebrate the upcoming Easter/Passover season. A selection of Christian and Jewish songs, along with popular hits, will be performed by this group of Miami’s newest singers, under the direction of tenor Gerard Ortega, who will also perform. These free monthly concerts are a very popular way to celebrate the season. There will be a “meet and greet,’ with the singers afterwards, along with light refreshments. The public is welcome, and there is no charge. No registration is necessary but for more info, call 305-461-6764. This is a family friendly event.

The Biltmore Hosts Beer, Bourbon, Burgers & Blues Fest with Albert Castiglia LIVE 3/30/18

The Biltmore Hosts Beer, Bourbon, Burgers & Blues Fest with Albert Castiglia Live
Friday, 03/30/2018 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Biltmore Hotel, Granada Ballroom
1200 Anastasia Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: General Public: $45; Members: $35

The Biltmore Hotel’s hosts its Annual Beer, Bourbon, Burgers and Blues Fest with the renowned American blues singer, guitarist and song writer Albert Castiglia, a Coral Gables-native who in 2017 was nominated for Best Contemporary Blues Male artist and Best Rock Blues Album-Big Dog by the Blues Foundation. Featuring Bulleit Bourbon and Estrella Beer, guests will be able sip on free tastings of bourbon and beer while feasting on scrumptious craft burgers including beef, shrimp, vegetarian and lamb options. There will be a $10 cash bar for other refreshments. Must be 21+ to attend. Tickets must be purchased in advance online as no tickets will be sold at the door. Call (305)913-3230 or email mhierro@biltmorehotel.com for questions related to event or tickets.

South Florida blues artist, Albert Castiglia is back by popular demand for the annual Beer, Bourbon, Burgers and Blues Fest.

Link for event tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beer-bourbon-burgers-blues-fest-albert-castiglia-live-at-the-biltmore-tickets-43409799880

JohnMartin’s 28th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration 3/17/18

JohnMartin’s 28th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Saturday, 03/17/2018 – 12:00 pm – 02:00 am
JohnMartin's Irish Pub & Restaurant
253 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Website
Cost: Free Admission

Since 1989, JohnMartin’s has hosted Miami’s best and biggest Paddy’s parties – and this year will be no different. The Official kick off will be marked with Irish dancers, a fiddler and a rainbow ribbon-cutting by public officials declaring the official St. Patrick’s Day!

Featuring:
• All-day entertainment
• Live music from Paddy Kelleghan and a DJ
• Delicious Irish beverages
• Authentic Irish food

Kids Activities include (noon – 3 pm):
• $10 unicorn pony rides
• Free face painting
• Free Balloon animals

Living Together April Film Series: The Yes Men are Revolting 4/26/18

Living Together April Film Series: The Yes Men are Revolting
Thursday, 04/26/2018 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Bill Cosford Cinema
5030 Brunson Drive, Memorial Building 227,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146

Cost: Free

The Yes Men Are Revolting chronicles the past five years of pranksters Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno, the infamous activists known for duping the media with their impersonations of corporate shills and government stooges. This time they have climate change in their sights, which results in anxiety, improv, media whirlwinds, and a threat of legal action more serious than ever before.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Irish musical Once 3/14/18-3/18/18

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Irish musical Once
Wednesday, 03/14/2018 – 03/18/2018 08:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Website
Cost: $15 – $64

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the authentic way with a performance of the Irish musical ONCE playing now through March 25, 2018 at Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre. Set in Dublin, ONCE is the smash-hit musical that has captured hearts around the world with its touching love story, glorious music and irresistible humor. The story follows a Dublin street musician who’s about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs. There’s no mistaking the chemistry between them. As it begins to grow, his music soars to powerful, new heights. Theirs is an unlikely connection, though, that turns out to be deeper and more complex than other everyday romances. ONCE is an unforgettable story about going for one’s dreams and the power of music to connect us all.

Actors’ Playhouse has transformed its Mainstage theatre into a Dublin bar for this much-anticipated production. Featuring Miami’s only onstage bar, audience members are invited to join in a lively music session with the cast before the show while enjoying a drink onstage in our authentic Irish pub. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime.

All of the music in ONCE is played live on stage by an extraordinary cast of actor-musicians. Between them, the 12 actors play 30 instruments during each performance, including guitar, cajon, melodica, harmonica, piano, violin, castanets, bass guitar, ukulele, mandolin, banjo, tambourine, drums, acccordion and cello. The company’s production includes members from the original Broadway cast as well as several actors who have performed the show regionally.

St. Patrick’s Day week performances Wednesday – Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m.

Momentum Dance Company’s Children Library Series: A Dancing Imagination 4/7/18

Momentum Dance Company’s Children Library Series: A Dancing Imagination
Saturday, 04/07/2018 – 04/07/2018 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Coral Gables Public Library
3225 Segovia Ave.,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Website
Cost: Free

Momentum Dance Company presents A Dancing Imagination. Momentum shows kids how any topic can be fodder for dance by using your imagination. Duet is an unusual pas de deux for a dancer and electric car. I See A Song explores how we can “see” music and “hear” color. Bubble Wrap has the dancers popping that irresistible stuff through rhythms in their feet, ballet steps, jumping and rolling and more hilarious antics. Power Hitter incorporates the world of sports in a portrait of a baseball player trying to hit a home run.

Momentum Dance Company’s Children Library Series: Peter and the Wolf 5/12/18

Momentum Dance Company’s Children Library Series: Peter and the Wolf
Saturday, 05/12/2018 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Coral Gables Public Library
3225 Segovia Ave.,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134

Cost: Free

Momentum Dance Company presents Peter and the Wolf. Momentum delights young audiences with a perennial children’s favorite! This classic folk tale with music by Russian composer Sergi Prokofiev is the most popular children’s work the company has ever offered! Kids join clever Peter and his friends the Bird and the Duck as they work together to outwit and capture the fierce Wolf. Other characters include grumpy Grandfather and the ridiculous Hunters. Each character is represented by a different instrument of the orchestra and a unique way of moving. Comedy, drama, suspense, and excitement make this work a must-see experience.

Throwback Gables A Cocktail Crawl on the Mile to benefit Urgent Inc 3/10/18


Throwback Gables A Cocktail Crawl on the Mile to benefit Urgent Inc
Saturday, 03/10/2018 – 03:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Miracle Mile – Wolfe’s Wine Shop
124 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Eventbrite
Cost: 50

We provide the drinks and bites, but you bring the style. Experience Coral Gables’ famed Miracle Mile in a whole new way. Enjoy specialty cocktails and gourmet bites, and enter to win exclusive raffle prizes while supporting a good cause.

Venues: Wolfe’s Wine Shoppe, Tarpon Bend Raw Bar & Grill, House Kitchen & Bar, Plomo Taco Bar

Those who attend the event will be entered into special day-of raffle.

About the cause: Miami Roots is helping prepare Miami’s future leaders to enter the workforce and earn competitive wages. We are partnering with URGENT Inc., a nonprofit whose mission is to empower young minds to transform their communities. Over the new few months, we will improve the media facilities and upgrade the technical equipment at URGENT Inc.’s Overtown headquarters, creating opportunity for middle- and high-school students to develop professional and technical skills.

All proceeds to benefit the media lab at URGENT, Inc.

This project is part of Leadership Miami, powered by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and the South Florida Progress Foundation.

BossMomsMiami 3/21/18

BossMomsMiami
Wednesday, 03/21/2018 – 04:30 pm – 06:30 pm
BizNest
2000 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 600,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Eventbrite
Cost: $15

Come and meet some of Miami’s #BossMoms during an interactive panel presentation that will discuss some of the challenges, experiences, and inspiring career paths of these trailblazing women. Join the conversation, network, and share with other mompreneurs at BizNest. Children of any age are welcome!

MOAD MDC Presents Living Together March Film Series: Do Not Resist 3/29/18

MOAD MDC Presents Living Together March Film Series: Do Not Resist
Thursday, 03/29/2018 – 07:00 pm –
Bill Cosford Cinema
5030 Brunson Dr,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146

Cost: Free

Do Not Resist is an urgent documentary that explores the militarization of local police departments—in their tactics, training, and acquisition of equipment—since 9/11. With unprecedented access to police conventions, equipment expos, and officers themselves, filmmaker Craig Atkinson, the son of a SWAT team member, crafts an eye-popping nonpartisan look at the changing face of law enforcement in America. This film merges the arts with contemporary and critical social issues in the U.S. today. Its creators see the film as an opportunity to create dialogue among criminal and social-justice advocates, policy makers, police leadership, and the public. In short, they see this film as a tool for education, discussion, planning, and action towards police reform in our communities.

Throwback Gables 3/10/18

Throwback Gables
Saturday, 03/10/2018 – 03:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Miracle Mile, Coral Gables
Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Eventbrite
Cost: $50

Experience Coral Gables’ famed Miracle Mile in a whole new way. Enjoy specialty cocktails and gourmet bites, and enter to win exclusive raffle prizes while supporting a new multimedia lab at Urgent Inc.

Featuring Wolfe’s Wine Shoppe, Tarpon Bend Raw Bar & Grill, House Kitchen & Bar, and Plomo Taco Bar. Special thanks to the Coral Gables Business Improvement District.

Ashes World Premiere at Miami Film Festival 3/14/18

Ashes World Premiere at Miami Film Festival
Wednesday, 03/14/2018 – 07:00 pm –
The Landmark at Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo Ave,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Buy Tickets
Cost: $13.00

As Cotopaxi spews ash, issuing an eerie penumbra over Quito and threatening to erupt, a young woman confronts dormant familial conflicts in Ecuadorian writer-director Juan Sebastián Jacome’s poignant new drama.
Desperate for a place to store her things as volcanic disaster looms, Caridad turns to her long-estranged Galo father for help. Galo abandoned Caridad’s mother long ago and is eager to make amends, but questions concerning the nature of his transgressions linger, straining communication between father and daughter and casting grave doubts over the possibility of reconciliation.
Alternating between the stunning spectacle of Cotopaxi and the uneasy intimacy of Caridad and Galo’s reunion, Cenizas deftly balances the grandiose and the personal, juxtaposing events beyond our control with matters that can only be resolved by having the courage to break the silence and reach out.

Coral Gables Wellness Seminar with Leading Stem Cell Expert and Prominent Trainer 2/23/18

Coral Gables Wellness Seminar with Leading Stem Cell Expert and Prominent Trainer
Friday, 02/23/2018 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Metropolis Fitness Gym
1430 Madruga Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

On February 23, American Stem Cell Centers of Excellence’s Chief Science Officer, Dr. Kristin Comella will be hosting a Wellness Seminar at Metropolis Fitness Gym in Coral Gables, FL. Joining her will be well-known local trainer, Lem Brown. Together, they will discuss stem cell therapy and Brown’s success with the treatment on his hip osteoarthritis. Additional topics to be discussed includes wellness tips, use of plasma and biohacks for an involved conversation regarding the pursuit of optimal health and wellness.
Harness your own healing potential by tapping into your own body. Stem cell therapy has shown to have proven results in restoring and regenerating damaged tissue. A multitude of ailments including neurological, autoimmune, degenerative, and orthopedic conditions can be treated by reinjecting your own cells into the affected area. Lem Brown provides his testimonial on how he got his life back and adds to the testament that stem cell therapy is in high demand as of late.

Valentines Day/ Galope Flamenco Band @Lolas Gourmet Restaurant 2/14/18

Valentines Day/ Galope Flamenco Band @Lolas Gourmet Restaurant
Wednesday, 02/14/2018 – 02/15/2018 09:00 pm – 12:00 am
lolas gourmet
Lola's Gourmet 2860 Coral Way,
Miami,, Florida 33145
RSVP / Register
Cost: free

Valentine’s Day Celebration
February 14, 2018
Romantic Flamenco performance
Come and see the ultimate in flamenco in Miami.
Galope Flamenco Band will be performing at Lolas Gourmet Restaurant. experience a night of sensuality and Romantic dance, Come and experience FLAMENCO.
Lola’s Gourmet 2860 Coral Way , Coral Gables.
RESERVATIONS (305) 972-1311

14 de Febrero 2018 ! Romance Flamenco ! Gran Concierto Show Estrenos de Galope Flamenco Band En Lola’s Gourmet 2860 Coral Way , Coral Gables.
RESERVAS (305) 972-1311

MOAD MDC Presents, Living Together February Film Series: From Nowhere 2/22/18

MOAD MDC Presents, Living Together February Film Series: From Nowhere
Thursday, 02/22/2018 – 07:00 pm –
Bill Cosford Cinema
5030 Brunson Dr,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146

Cost: Free

From Nowhere tells the story of three high-school students who are struggling with the issues that trouble all teenagers, but, in addition, these three have another issue which causes them constant concern. They are illegal aliens. They know that at any time, should someone require documentation from them, they could end up deported back to countries they don’t know and have never spent any time in. These children are really “from nowhere.” Each one wants to get papers but has to navigate the American legal system to do so. The lawyer who wants to help them makes it clear that the easiest way to obtain legal documentation is to apply for political asylum by “coming up with” some form of threat or abuse that they or their parents are afraid of if they are forced to return to their homelands. The wrenching drama was the winner of the Narrative Spotlight Audience Award at this year’s SXSW Film Festival. The film also won the Audience Award and the jury-awarded Special Mention prize at the Champs-Elysees Film Festival.
The Living Together Film Series, a program of films spread across ten nights, will be screened on selected Thursdays from September 2017 to April 2018 at MDC’s Tower Theater and at The Bill Cosford Cinema at the University of Miami. Living Together’s documentary and fiction films survey the dizzying political landscape of contemporary American cinema.

Cirque du Soleil returns to Miami with new show, Sep7imo Dia – No Descansaré 4/18/18 – 4/22/18

Cirque du Soleil returns to Miami with new show, Sep7imo Dia – No Descansaré
Wednesday, 04/18/2018 – 01:30 pm – 09:00 pm
Watsco Center
1245 Dauer Dr,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146

Cost:

Cirque du Soleil returns to the City of Miami in 2018 with its highly acclaimed touring show SEP7IMO DIA – No Descansaré, the show inspired by the musical legacy of the iconic Latin rock band Soda Stereo. SEP7IMO DIA will premiere at Watsco Center in Coral Gables on April 18th through April 22nd . This will be the show´s first time in the USA, having entertained more than 1 million people in 5 countries of Latin America in 2017.

Tickets are available for purchase by visiting cirquedusoleil.com/sep7i… or calling Ticketmaster 1-800-745-3000. In addition, Soda Stereo Fans can purchase through Soda Stereo official social media channels (@sodastereo) and official social media channels of SEP7IMO DIA (@sodacirque7d). Tickets start at $55.

The Show
Written and directed by Michel Laprise (also director of Cirque du Soleil´s KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities as well as Madonna´s MDNA tour), SEP7IMO DIA conjures a world outside of time – a place where emotions ebb and flow like the tide, pulsing to the rhythm of the band’s emblematic songs.

A cast of 36 performers take the audience through a series of visual, acrobatic and artistic tableaux, achieving an unforgettable experience that honors the fierce and innovative artistic approach of the trio and their musical legacy.

SEP7IMO DIA – Cirque du Soleil´s 40th show – is one of the company´s creative collaboration with world known musicians, others being The Beatles LOVE and Michael Jackson ONE, both resident shows in Las Vegas.

SEP7IMO DIA – No Descansaré, which premiered exactly ten years after the band´s Me Verás Volver tour in 2007, the tour that reunited the band after a decade of separation, pays tribute to the wave of euphoria that Soda Stereo unleashed in Latin America and beyond, and celebrates the iconic band’s deep connection with its fans.

SEP7IMO DIA – No Descansaré is Cirque du Soleil´s first show that features a sector where the audience is standing up. The sector, called Zoom Zone, will give audiences the opportunity to live the energy of the show at it´s best.

Tickets are also now on sale to the public for SEP7IMO DIA – No Descansaré in the city of Los Angeles, which will take place in The Forum from May 3rd to 6th.

About Cirque du Soleil

The company has brought wonder and delight to more than 160 million spectators in more than 400 cities on six continents. Cirque du Soleil has close to 4,000 employees, including 1,300 performing artists from close to 50 different countries.

For more information about Cirque du Soleil, visit cirquedusoleil.com.

Famous Last Friday Open Poetry 1/26/18

Famous Last Friday Open Poetry
Friday, 01/26/2018 – 07:30 pm – 09:00 pm
Books and Books
265 Aragon Ave.,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134

Cost: Free

Jonathan Rose has been moderating this open poetry reading (the last Friday of every month)
since 1992 [It ranks #16 nationally since the event has been held since B & B opened in 1982.]
People are encouraged to attend whether or not they are poets (to read from poetry books found
in the bookstore).

Miami Romance Month Wedding Showcase 2/25/18

Miami Romance Month Wedding Showcase
Sunday, 02/26/2018 – 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables
180 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Website
Cost: $10

– The Greater Miami Convention & Visitor Bureau’s ‘Temptations Program’ will culminate Miami Romance Month with its annual Wedding Showcase. The event caters to locals and couples planning their weddings in Greater Miami and the Beaches, showcasing concepts from more than 60 top wedding and luxury event planners, designers, florists, restaurants, caterers, venues and entertainment. Guests will enjoy delicious sweet and savory samples, Bridal dress showings by La Vie en Blanc, plus pop up shops by Macy’s and Saks Fifth Avenue Brickell City Centre featuring shoes, handbags, lingerie, fragrances and more.

All registered guests will have the chance to enter to win many marvelous prizes, including staycation packages and the grand prize of a Macy’s Bridal Experience valued at over $2,500. Complimentary glass of champagne for guests 21+. Registration can be completed online.

Piano Slam 10 Year Kick-Off Party 1/26/18

Piano Slam 10 Year Kick-Off Party
Friday, 01/26/2018 – 05:30 pm – 07:30 pm
Book & Books
265 Aragon Ave,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Website
Cost: Free

Dranoff’s Classical / Hip-Hop / Spoken Word Extravaganza
Piano Slam 10 Kick-Off Party
Celebrating 10 years of LIVE Classical performances and creative writing in Miami Dade Public Schools

Dranoff 2 Piano Foundation and the Arsht Center is celebrating its 10th year of Piano Slam bringing top international musicians and artists into Miami-Dade Public Schools to inspire students to write poetry about their connection to music.

The official kickoff party on Friday, January 26, at Books & Books in Coral Gables will feature DJ-The Brass King, favorite Piano Slam alumni poets with Free Performances Drinks and Food

Gables Bike Day 3/25/18

Gables Bike Day
Sunday, 03/25/2018 – 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Merrick Park
405 Biltmore Way,
Coral Gables,, Florida 33134
Website
Cost: Free

JOIN US FOR OUR SEVENTH ANNUAL GABLES BIKE DAY!
Come with bikes, skates, kids, and friends to enjoy this annual cyclovia event!

Food trucks will offer a variety of lunch options, and free bike valet will be provided by Green Mobility Network. An event stage will host music, exercise classes and a variety of giveaways.

BikeSafe, will host a bike rodeo to teach kids how to ride their bikes safely and follow the rules of the road. Children can also enjoy complimentary bounce houses, arts and crafts, and other family-friendly activities.

Bike tours will be scheduled hourly, departing to points of interests and local landmarks nearby in Coral Gables neighborhoods. These tours are led by trained ride leaders on safe routes and guided by local experts.

FREE bicycle tours – FREE kids’ activities – FREE bicycle safety lessons – FREE exercise classes – FREE scavenger hunt – AND MORE!!

Momentum Dance Company’s Children Library Series: The Emperor and the Nightingale 2/3/18

Momentum Dance Company’s Children Library Series: The Emperor and the Nightingale
Saturday, 02/03/2018 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Coral Gables Public Library
3225 Segovia Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134

Cost: Free

Momentum Dance Company presents The Emperor and the Nightingale – A Tale from China. A benevolent, but sickly Chinese Emperor is healed by the magical song of a simple gray Nightingale. The Emperor and the members of the court are amazed, and want to keep the Nightingale in a golden cage. But when the Emperor of Japan sends a golden, jewel encrusted, mechanical bird, the Emperor and the members of the court forget about the Nightingale, and she flies away. Eventually, the glittering mechanical bird breaks, and the Emperor falls ill again, but the kind Nightingale comes back to save the Emperor, who agrees that she can be free.

MOAD MDC Presents: Living Together Film Series Who Is Dayani Cristal? (2013) 1/25/18

MOAD MDC Presents: Living Together Film Series Who Is Dayani Cristal? (2013)
Thursday, 01/25/2018 – 01/25/2018 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm
Bill Cosford Cinema
5030 Brunson Dr,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146

Cost: Free

Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College in collaboration with MDC’s Tower Theater and The Bill Cosford Cinema at the University of Miami cordially invite you to the Living Together Film Series. The body of an unidentified immigrant is found in the Arizona desert. In an attempt to retrace his path and discover his story, director Marc Silver and Gael Garcia Bernal embed themselves among migrant travelers on their own mission to cross the border, providing rare insight into the human stories that are so often ignored in the immigration debate.

Seaper Powers at Books & Books 2/3/18

Seaper Powers at Books & Books
Saturday, 02/03/2018 – 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Books and Bookes
265 Aragon Ave,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Website
Cost: Free

from her ocean-themed children’s book series Seaper Powers! Great for kids ages 5-9, the Seaper Powers series communicates positive messages about self-confidence, friendship, and the environment. The children will journey with Kim and Emma through the ocean, tumbling across waves to discover treasure with the help of new sea critter friends along the way. Guests will enjoy a puppet reading, short movie based on the book, and a meet-and-greet / Q&A session with the author.

Seaper Powers: In Search of Bleu Jay’s Treasure is a magical tale about a little girl, Emma, who discovers special seagrass off the island of St. Thomas. The magical grass gives her the power to talk to fish! Not only does she make new friends; she also sets off on a new adventure to find buried treasure!

Kim Cameron is a true believer in inspiring and nurturing kids. She is a vocal instructor/mentor with Guitars Over Guns and often takes her students to perform with her at local community events. While on tour in the Caribbean, she met a 12-year-old girl who had a fascination with octopi. This brief encounter inspired the creation of Mr. Octopus, a children’s tune featuring an 8-year-old whom Kim had signed to her record label. After completing the song, her co-writer and guitarist, John DePatie, encouraged her to take it to next level by writing a children’s book using the song as the basis of the story. They called the book Seaper Powers: In Search of Bleu Jay’s Treasure. Kim Cameron is also a 2-time Billboard Top 20 dance recording artist.

Contact Information:
Adriana Oliva
786.252.9920
adriana@aoinsight.com

The Hidden Artist 1/13/18

The Hidden Artist
Saturday, 01/13/2018 – 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
Plomo Taco and Tequila Bar
230 Miracle Mile,
Miami, Florida 33134

Cost: FREE

Join Us for a night of great music, art, food, drinks, and fun! L’artiste Cache is hosting and event that features a live performances by Floyd the Rock Artist, French Horn Collective, and resident DJ. Be brave, and discover the stunning art of emerging artist Edgar Hernandez, Nathalia Gracias, Clarissa Rodriguez, Bibiana Cervates, and Cheri Vice.

Celebrity Designer Thom Filicia Hosts Exclusive “Life & Style” Event at Robb & Stucky Coral Gables 1/12/18

Celebrity Designer Thom Filicia Hosts Exclusive “Life & Style” Event at Robb & Stucky Coral Gables
Friday, 01/12/2018 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Robb & Stucky Coral Gables Showroom
4711 S Le Jeune Rd,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

Join Thom Filicia, interior design expert star of the Emmy-Award winning hit show Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, and Vanguard Furniture for an evening of drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and an insightful dialogue while celebrating the Thom Filicia Home Collection. Robb & Stucky Creative Director Mark Stuart will moderate an exclusive Q&A with Thom about how to achieve urban sophistication with coastal comfort. The event will also feature a special presentation by The Women’s Fund, a non-profit focused on improving the lives of women and girls, in celebration of its 25th Anniversary. The event will include a giveaway of a Toggenburg chair from the Thom Filicia Home Collection.

Gables Chili Fest 1/14/18

Gables Chili Fest
Sunday, 01/14/2018 – 12:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Street Festival Catalonia Ave
270 Catalonia Ave,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134

Cost: free

What is a Cook Off?

A social and community event (like a BBQ), where any food lover, whether professional or amateur, prepare their own chili con carne recipe and submit it for taste testing.

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from some of the best bands around – they will get to experience and eclectic collection of music from the Bahamas to country to rock n’ roll.

Beauty and the Beast 2/3/18-3/22/18

Beauty and the Beast
Saturday, 02/03/2018 – 03/17/2018 02:00 pm – 03:30 pm
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Website
Cost: $20

A modern day “Beauty” named Bella is reading a book about a selfish prince who has a “Beastly” curse placed upon him. While reading, Bella is visited by a mysterious dog named “Worm” who replaces Bella’s book with a magical one that allows the book’s characters to communicate with Bella. The Beastly Prince has to find someone to love him so he captures Bella’s father and uses the enchanted book to bring Bella to his castle, hoping to convince her to love him. Will Bella help the Beast? Will the Beast learn about caring for someone other than himself or will his kingdom, and all who reside there, be doomed forever?

Saturdays at 2pm
Weekday matinees for field trips

Noises Off 1/17/18-2/4/18

Noises Off
Wednesday, 01/17/2018 – 02/04/2018 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Website
Cost: $15 – $64

Did you ever wonder what happens behind the scenes during the producing of a play? Well, we found your answer. Called the funniest farce ever written, Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing and performing a flop called “Nothing’s On.” This uproarious comedy features lovers frolicking, doors slamming, clothes being tossed this way and that, with both on stage and back stage hilarity. Noises Off is a sidesplitting festival of delirium that will delight our audiences as part of Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre’s 30th Anniversary Season.

Performances Wednesday – Saturday 8pm, Sunday 3pm

Young Talent Big Dreams competition 1/21/18-4/8/18

Young Talent Big Dreams competition
Sunday, 01/21/2018 – 04/08/2018 03:00 pm – 06:00 pm
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: Free

Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, together with presenting sponsor, The Children’s Trust, announce the return of the eighth annual Young Talent Big Dreams – the most widespread local FREE youth talent contest in Miami-Dade. Kids between the ages of 8-17 are invited to showcase their talents and compete for prizes ranging from performing arts scholarships, cash awards, performance opportunities plus tickets to local attractions and theatres. The Grand Prize winner will receive a free trip – airfare, hotel and free passes for two – to attend the live FOX Teen Choice Awards, courtesy of WSVN-TV, together with $500 in cash.

The talent competition will feature a total of six individual categories including; pop/rock/rap vocals, musical theatre/jazz standards/classical vocals, dance, musical instrument, original spoken word and original vocal and/or instrumental composition, and categories for groups of 6 or less members including; dance, musical instrumental and band/vocal group. Participation in the competition is free of charge and limited to residents of Miami-Dade County.

Participants may compete in one individual and one group category only, and those who pre-register will be given priority audition times. Each act will be allotted up to one minute during their preliminary audition performance and two minutes for the semifinal and final round performance. There will be a maximum of nine winners and one grand-prize winner chosen during the finals. Participation in Young Talent Big Dreams requires parental consent. Performers may pre-register online and will be seen before non-registered performers. Detailed information including the audition schedule, competition rules, and registration forms, please visit www.actorsplayhouse.org.

The Biltmore Hotel Fitness Festival 1/20/18

The Biltmore Hotel Fitness Festival
Saturday, 01/20/2018 – 12:00 pm – 01:00 pm
The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134

Cost: FREE

Just in time to keep New Year’s resolutions going strong, the Biltmore Hotel is providing guests and the public with a one-of-a-kind event to learn all about how to stay fit in the New Year at its new annual Fitness Festival. Guests who attend the festival will get the opportunity to demo new high-tech equipment from fitness brand Technogym; enjoy tai chi, yoga and additional workout classes by the hotel’s expert fitness instructors; and learn healthy eating tips from the Biltmore Culinary Academy and nutritionists from UHealth powered by EXOS. Held at the fitness center, fitness studios and front lawn, the event is the perfect opportunity to become a member and enjoy all the unique benefits of the hotel’s newest Biltmore Club membership offerings.
The Fitness Festival is free and open to the public.
For more information, please visit www.BiltmoreHotel.com or call (305) 445-8066.

The Biltmore Hotel New Year’s Eve Disco Throwback 12/31/17

The Biltmore Hotel New Year’s Eve Disco Throwback
Sunday, 12/31/2017 – 08:30 pm – 01:00 am
The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134

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The Biltmore Hotel will ring in the New Year to the sounds of Studio 54 classics. This year’s New Years Eve celebration will be a night full of indulgence with champagne, music and delightful surprises. Complete with an exquisite four-course dinner and lavish dessert buffet, the event will allow guests to welcome the New Year under the twinkling lights of the disco ball. Held at the glorious Granada and Alhambra Ballrooms, guests will enjoy live music, food and drinks as well as a grand firework display at midnight.
Guest pricing of $495 and member pricing of $395. Must be 21 or older to attend.
For more information, please visit www.BiltmoreHotel.com or call (305) 913-3244.

World Congress on Cell and Structural Biology 2018 5/14/18

World Congress on Cell and Structural Biology 2018
Monday, 05/14/2018 – 05/15/2018 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
Japan
Osaka,
Osaka, California 5410052
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Cost: 699$

Cell and Structural Biology | Biochemistry Conference | Molecular Biology Meetings | Worldwide Events | Osaka | Japan | Middle East | Asia | USA| Europe| 2018 | Conference Series LLC
We welcome the speakers, delegates related to cell and structural biology research from around the world to Osaka, japan for attending World Congress on Cell and Structural Biology during May 14-15, 2018. The theme of the conference is “Traversing the Future of Cell and Structural Biology”
For more information visit: http://cellbiology.conferenceseries.com/

Momentum Dance Company’s Children Library Series: Counting Songs 1/13/18

Momentum Dance Company’s Children Library Series: Counting Songs
Saturday, 01/13/2018 – 11:00 am –
Coral Gables Public Library
3225 Segovia Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134

Cost: Free

Momentum Dance Company presents Counting Songs. This fun and action packed 30-minute performance teaches younger children their numbers 1-8 while simultaneously teaching the multiplication tables for the same numbers to older kids. Each number comes to life with an original song by local composer Devin Marsh and a dance by Momentum’s delightful, goofy, and high-energy dancers. Each song is in a different musical style (jazz, reggae, rock, Caribbean, classical, rap) and each dance has a special element such as puppets, scarves, stuffed animals, rhythm instruments and more! “Counting Songs” is the most fun you can have doing math!

Early Bird Walks at Fairchild 12/9/17

Early Bird Walks at Fairchild
Saturday, 12/09/2017 – 07:30 am – 09:30 am
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
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Cost: Free for Fairchild Members Adults: $25 Seniors (age 65 and up): $18 Children (ages 6-17): $12 Free for children 5 and younger

Last Early-Bird Walk of the season!

Join us for an Early-Bird Walk in the Garden! Please remember to wear comfortable shoes, be ready to walk, and bring your binoculars! Please note that this program is seasonal.

Artistic Flower Macro Photography with Pedro Lastra 12/9/17

Artistic Flower Macro Photography with Pedro Lastra
Saturday, 12/09/2017 – 02:00 pm – 05:00 pm
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
RSVP / Register
Cost: Member: $35, Non-member: $55

Learn to capture the best of what’s in bloom at the Garden. This class will review the best camera settings to create different interpretative flower images in the garden. It will teach shallow focus and hyper focal techniques to create botanical art of the flora at Fairchild. Different lighting techniques to produce dramatic images will be used and there will be a review of the work of famous flower photographers, while exploring their different techniques. Time in the field will be used to learn how to manage the subject, use the correct approach and effectively compose the image. For this class students should be familiar with their camera’s basic exposure and focus controls as it will not cover basic camera operations. Sturdy tripods and cameras with interchangeable lenses or point-and-shoot cameras with close-up settings and user-adjustable settings are strongly recommended. A 90mm or longer macro lens is highly desirable. If you do not own a macro lens, you will need a good close-up lens (one that allows you to fill your frame with subjects four inches in length). Telephoto zooms such as a 70-300mm or 70-200mm work very well in the Garden. Telephoto lenses such as 300mm also are recommended. One afternoon class on Saturday, December 9

Growing Herbs in SFL: Lecture and Sale with Carolyne Coppolo 12/14/17

Growing Herbs in SFL: Lecture and Sale with Carolyne Coppolo
Thursday, 12/14/2017 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
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Cost: Member: $25, Non-member: $35

Mrs. Coppolo, owner of Redland Herb Farm, will introduce students to growing herbs in South Florida. She will cover the seven deadly sins of herb growing and talk about the medicinal and culinary uses of herbs. You will be able to share your personal harvest with no fear of wondering where your fresh herbs were grown. Bring a box with you to class as potted herb plants will be available FOR SALE after class.

Holiday Concert at Fairchild 12/17/17

Holiday Concert at Fairchild
Sunday, 12/17/2017 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
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Cost: Member Adult: $40; Member child: $25 Nonmember adult: $50; Nonmember child: $35

Start your holidays off with a festival family concert for all ages! Jeff Kaye and the Fairchild holiday ensemble present an evening of classical seasonal melodies, festive family favorites and sing-a-longs, all under the stars at Fairchild! Songs include: Jingle Bells, White Christmas, Rock of Ages and more!

Come early and dine at the Glasshouse Cafe, bring your own picnic or grab a bite from a food truck, it’s an evening sure to spark your holiday spirit!

Group volunteer session at Fairchild! 12/17/17

Group volunteer session at Fairchild!
Sunday, 12/17/2017 – 09:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road, www.fairchildgarden.org,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
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Cost: Free

Join us for one of our group volunteer workdays from 9:00 am-12:00 pm on the dates listed below. Please plan arrive 15 minutes prior to 9:00 am to complete registration. Park and enter at the SOUTH entrance (Staff Parking Lot) and check in at the Garden House.

Saturday, November 4
Sunday, November 19
Saturday, December 2
Sunday, December 17
General Information and Guidelines

Volunteer groups will be required to perform physical labor in an outdoor setting,
Volunteer groups must be willing to get dirty and able to work in all types of weather.
Closed-toe shoes are required and long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and a hat are highly recommended.
Volunteers under the age of 18 must bring a signed parental consent form provided once registered.
Volunteers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or adult chaperone and require a signed parental consent form.
Individuals are welcome to join in on any of our group dates.
What to Bring

Refillable water bottle
Snacks
Mosquito repellent
Sunscreen
Gardening gloves
Space is limited, so please e-mail volunteer@fairchildgarden.org to register your group today!

Splendor in the Garden at Fairchild 1/16/18

Splendor in the Garden at Fairchild
Tuesday, 01/16/2018 – 10:30 am – 02:30 pm
7th Annual Splendor in the Garden Luncheon & Fashion Show
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
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Cost: 300

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and Neiman Marcus Coral Gables, proudly present Splendor in the Garden, an afternoon of fashion and philanthropy. In its 7th year, Splendor attracts guests from Pinecrest to Palm Beach and is one of the signature fashion events of the season. Leading members of the South Florida community are honored at Splendor, which features a champagne reception, luncheon, fashion show and awards ceremony. All proceeds from this event benefit Fairchild’s numerous programs in conservation, science, children’s education and horticulture.

12th Annual International Chocolate Festival 1/19/18


12th Annual International Chocolate Festival
Friday, 01/19/2018 – 01/21/2018 09:30 am – 04:30 pm
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
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Cost: Free for Fairchild Members Adults: $25 Seniors (age 65 and up): $18 Children (ages 6-17): $12 Free for children 5 and younger

Indulge in chocolate delicacies during the season’s most delicious event: The International Chocolate Festival! Enjoy fine chocolate samples from artisan chocolatiers, lectures on chocolate making and demonstrations from Miami’s master chefs and chocolatiers! Take our ChocoWalk to learn about the life cycle of a cacao plant, with stops in our Rainforest and more. Find out everything you ever needed to know about chocolate from the experts.

Gala in the Garden 2/3/18

Gala in the Garden
Saturday, 02/03/2018 – 02/03/2018 06:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
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Cost: 1000

Gala in the Garden is Fairchild’s largest annual fundraiser. In its 25th year, guests will enjoy an evening of unmatched beauty, while celebrating and supporting our programs in science education, conservation, horticulture and research.

This black tie formal event begins with a cocktail reception and silent auction in the Adam R. Rose and Peter R. McQuillan Arts Center, followed by a seated dinner overlooking Pandanus Lake and dancing under the stars. Featured in Miami Magazine as one of South Florida’s “Top 3” not-to-miss parties, this magical evening in the Garden is the most beautiful and fun-filled event of the social season.

Gala in the Garden 2018 is chaired by Swanee DiMare and Frances Sevilla-Sacasa. Tickets start at $1,000 per person. Tables for 10 start at $10,000. For reservations and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Susannah Shubin at sshubin@fairchildgarden.org.

Aroid Society Show & Sale 2/3/18

Aroid Society Show & Sale
Saturday, 02/03/2018 – 02/04/2018 10:30 am – 05:30 pm
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
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Cost: Free for Fairchild Members Adults: $25 Seniors (age 65 and up): $18 Children (ages 6-17): $12 Free for children 5 and younger

Calling all plant lovers! Shop an array of aroid varieties and learn first hand from growers on how to properly plant, replant or propagate your own aroids and much more!

Sunday Sounds at Fairchild 2/4/18

Sunday Sounds at Fairchild
Sunday, 02/04/2018 – 01:00 pm – 02:00 pm
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
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Cost: Free for Fairchild Members Adults: $25 Seniors (age 65 and up): $18 Children (ages 6-17): $12 Free for children 5 and younger

Enjoy live music performed by student ensembles from the Frost School of Music. Music range from classic to contemporary to jazz favorites. Concerts are free with Garden admissions.

February 4: Frost Trombone Quartet

Concerts begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Glasshouse Cafe

Valentine’s Day Concert at Fairchild 2/14/18

Valentine’s Day Concert at Fairchild
Wednesday, 02/14/2018 – 05:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
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Cost: Fairchild Member: $65 General Public: $80 Students (valid student ID required): $30 Children (6-17): $25

Celebrate this special day under the stars with the sounds of renowned Jazz vocalist and Miami native, Carmen Lundy who will enchant the crowd with original romantic pieces creating an intimate and unforgettable evening under the stars.

Shops at Merrick Park to host “Jazz on the Green for the Holidays” presented by SAWA 12/6/17

Shops at Merrick Park to host “Jazz on the Green for the Holidays” presented by SAWA
Wednesday, 12/06/2017 – 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
Shops at Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146

Cost: Admission to the event is free; For $40, guests can purchase a VIP experience at SAWA including an array of cocktails, wine, beer and delicious tapas.

Shops at Merrick Park, Coral Gables’ pristine destination for fine shopping and dining, will host an open to the public “Jazz on the Green for the Holidays” winter concert. The center’s garden area will come alive with festive jazz and holiday tunes plus pop-up art displays, with the option of a VIP experience, at SAWA to enjoy it all. The evening will feature music by the Hal Roland Trio at the fountains in the main garden area. Throughout the event, attendees are welcome to lounge in the surrounding garden area while listening to their favorite Jazz and holiday tunes.

A pop-up art display from Ccucu Gall-Art, a Miami-based art gallery dedicated to inspiring change throughout the world with art, will offer a vibrant artistic aspect to the event. Ccucu’s iconic artists David Banegas, Juan Cabas, MJ POP, Nordis Rafael Velasquez, Radius Rock and William Pavolini’s will have their distinct works of art showcased throughout the property’s garden area.

Guests will have the option to enjoy an exclusive VIP experience, which will be available at SAWA for $40 per person. A percentage of VIP ticket sales will benefit the hurricane relief efforts undertaken by Neighbors 4 Neighbors, a nationally acclaimed nonprofit organization based in Miami, founded by CBS television in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Neighbors 4 Neighbors will be on hand to share their ongoing Adopt A Family program which spreads holiday cheer and support for those in need.

Miami Bridge Youth & Family Services’ Enchanted Nights Gala 4/14/18

Miami Bridge Youth & Family Services’ Enchanted Nights Gala
Saturday, 04/14/2018 – 07:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Coral Gables Country Club
997 North Greenway Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: $175.00

Miami Bridge will be hosting its Enchanted Nights’ Gala to benefit its youth and family services in Miami-Dade County. This night of celebration annually raises thousands of dollars that directly assists Miami Bridge’s 24-hour emergency shelter locations for children and teens ages 10-17, as well as its family counseling services which are free to the community. The annual fundraiser will take place at the Coral Gables Country Club on Saturday, April 14, 2018 and will be an exciting evening sure to impress, enchant and delight. Please join Miami Bridge for cocktails, bountiful food, and quality entertainment, all the while supporting the organization’s mission to provide refuge, protection and specialized care to youth and families in crisis.

“Musica Viva” 12/8/17

“Musica Viva”
Friday, 12/08/2017 – 07:00 pm – 08:15 pm
Chapel of the Venerable Bede, Episcopal Church Center at University of Miami
581 E 38th St,
Hialeah, Florida 33013

Cost: Free

Living Composers Piano Recital at the Chapel of the Venerable Bede, Episcopal Church Center at University of Miami on December 8th, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. All of the composers are award winning composers, many from Miami.
Come here this amazing music in a beautiful setting for free! This will be a historical concert to be remembered, with composers present. for more information please write to pianoacademy@hotmail.com

A Night in Paris with Chopin and Malibran 12/3/17

A Night in Paris with Chopin and Malibran
Sunday, 12/03/2017 – 05:00 pm – 06:30 pm
Steinway Piano Gallery
4104 Ponce De Leon BLVD,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Cost: Free Entrance

The Art Salon, a reenactment of a typical evening, with dialogues and an intimate concert at the Merlin residence.

Gulliver Music Department Concert A Holiday Engagement 12/6/17, 12/7/17

Gulliver Music Department Concert A Holiday Engagement
Wednesday, 12/06/2017 – 12/07/2017 07:00 pm –
University of Miami's Gusman Hall
1314 Miller Drive,
Miami, Florida 33143

Cost: Free

On Dec. 6, 2017 Gulliver Academy Music Department proudly presents “A Holiday Engagement” with The Intermediate Chorus & Strings, Advanced Chorus, String Orchestra & Chamber Orchestra.

On Dec. 7, 2017 Gulliver Academy Music Department will continue “A Holiday Engagement” concert with the Intermediate Band, Symphonic Band and Jazz Band.

For more information, please contact Robert D. Keating at 305.665.3593 ext. 3339 or email kear@gulliverschool.org.

Taco Tuesday hosted by Noble & Red Bull 11/21/17

Taco Tuesday hosted by Noble & Red Bull
Tuesday, 11/21/2017 – 11/22/2017 12:00 pm – 01:00 am
Plomo Taco Bar
206 Miracle Mile,
Miami, Florida 33134
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Join us every Tuesday all day for $3 tacos and drink specials like Modelo Especial for $3, Margaritas for $5 and a pitcher for $20, Palomas for $5, Ambrosia Sangria for $5 and a pitcher for $18 and Michelada for $5.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Miami Themed Trivia Night At John Martin’s Irish Pub 11/16/17

Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Miami Themed Trivia Night At John Martin’s Irish Pub
Thursday, 11/16/2017 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
John Martin’s Irish Pub
253 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134

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John Martin’s Irish Pub will host a trivia night to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami. Presented by Geeks Who Drink, the pub quiz will feature BBBS of Miami-themed questions, food, drink specials and more. A portion of the night’s sales will go to support the local youth mentoring organization.

Shops at Merrick Park to Usher in the Magic of the Holiday Season with its Annual Tree Lighting Celebration 11/16/17

Shops at Merrick Park to Usher in the Magic of the Holiday Season with its Annual Tree Lighting Celebration
Thursday, 11/16/2017 – 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
Shops at Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146

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Shops at Merrick Park, Coral Gables’ pristine destination for fine shopping and dining, invites families and children of all ages to attend its spectacular annual tree lighting ceremony sponsored by the Lennar Foundation Medical Center of University of Miami Health System. The magical evening will begin with Santa’s grand arrival down San Lorenzo Avenue on the Coral Gables Fire Department’s fire truck where Master of Ceremonies Belkys Nerey, award-winning co-anchor of WSVN Channel 7 News, will join Ben Riestra, chief administrative officer of The Lennar Foundation Medical Center, to illuminate the tree signaling the official start of holiday shopping season.

Attendees will be treated to live performances by the Miami Royal Ballet, greetings from holiday characters, a refreshment station, giveaways and more. A roster of stand-out retailers will also pop-up throughout the garden with special promotions and gifts.

The holiday tree will remain standing until January 2018 for shoppers to view and pose with.

Biltmore Curators Art Basel Experience 12/5/17, 12/6/17, 12/7/17, 12/8/17, 12/9/17, 12/10/17

Biltmore Curators Art Basel Experience
Tuesday, 12/05/2017 – 12/10/2017 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: Pricing starts at $389

The Biltmore Hotel, along with renowned local curators Dragonfly Expeditions, will host the Biltmore Curators Program for the second year in a row, from December 5th to December 10th. Offering unprecedented access to Art Basel Miami, the hotel will also feature a fine art exhibition by renowned photographer Matt Stock and partner Charles. J. Kropke, officially launching Art Week in the city of Coral Gables.

Times from December 6-10 are 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

During Art Week, room rates start at $389 per night and for art enthusiasts the all-inclusive six-day Biltmore Curators package, including all VIP activities and access to private Art Basel events, start at $15,000.

For more information or to make your reservation, please call (855) 311-6903 or visit www.biltmorehotel.com. Guests can also book their stays by calling 1-888-9-WANDER or emailing info@dragonflyexpeditions.com.

Book Launch for HURRICANE, the new Artists Book, with Artist Barry Fellman 10/30/17

Book Launch for HURRICANE, the new Artists Book, with Artist Barry Fellman
Monday, 10/30/2017 – 07:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Books and Books – Coral Gables
265 Aragon Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33134
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Cost: Free

Celebrate with Artist Barry Fellman and Publisher Amanda Keeley – Spectacular Images Transform Devastation into Art 
The book launch and author presentation will take place on October 30 at the Books and Books store in Coral Gables from 7:00 -8:00 pm. The Artist’s Book with a handcrafted metallic cover evoking the twisted airplanes in the book’s images is published by Miami based Exile Books. A coffee table trade edition is also available.
Twenty Five years ago the most damaging hurricane to hit the US in nearly a century slammed into Miami-Dade County. HURRICANE shows the drama and devastation wreaked by the Category 5 storm through spectacular bold images, most of which have never been seen before. The book focuses on the effect of the storm’s extreme forces at the Kendall-Tamiami airport, just blocks away from Country Walk, the residential community that was completely decimated at this pivotal moment in Florida history.

Plomo Taco Bar Halloween Party! 10/28/17

Plomo Taco Bar Halloween Party!
Saturday, 10/28/2017 – 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
Plomo Taco Bar
230 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134

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Eat, drink, and be wicked! Join us for a night of Halloween fun with Happy Hour specials from 4pm-8pm and a DJ spinning classic Halloween beats and today’s hits.

This is a Halloween fiesta you won’t want to miss out on!

Celebrate Halloween Prohibition Style 10/28/17

Celebrate Halloween Prohibition Style
Saturday, 10/28/2017 – 08:00 pm – 02:00 am
Copper 29
206 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134

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Located in the heart of Coral Gables and inspired by the golden age of cocktailery, Copper 29 embodies the obsession for the perfect cocktail and the quest to take mixology to the next level of craftsmanship through creativity and exceptional ingredients in a space designed with a laid-back atmosphere, good food, and alcohol in mind.

Join us at Copper 29 Bar for a Prohibition Era Halloween Party!
Don your best gangster look or get dolled up like a 1920s flapper girl. Costumes in the night’s theme are highly encouraged. There will be no shortage of libations present on this festive night! This will be a night you won’t want to miss out on!

Rising Stars Halloween Concert 10/27/17

Rising Stars Halloween Concert
Friday, 10/27/2017 – 06:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Coral Gables Adult Activity Center
2 Andalusia Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: Free

Kick off your Halloween weekend with a medly of spooky favorites performed by the the Rising Stars. Friday night will be hopping in Coral Gables so make this your first stop! My fellow singers and I would love to get you in the Halloween spirit! If you’re going somewhere else later on – SAVE Dade, perhaps – feel free to come in costume, of course!!! Presented by tenor Gerard Ortega and the Coral Gables Adult Activity Center.

Halloween at The Biltmore 10/27/17

Halloween at The Biltmore
Friday, 10/27/2017 – 10/28/2017 08:00 pm – 12:00 am
Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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The Biltmore Hotel promises a party that is all treats and no tricks with its annual Biltmore Halloween Party. Complete with an open bar, buffet dinner and entertainment, the annual event is sure to leave guests wanting more. Taking place at the Country Club Ballroom, guests will also have the opportunity win special prizes with handmade costume contests for the most creative, spookiest, and best couple ensembles.

Early Bird pricing of $110 is available until Oct. 23. After Oct. 23, tickets will be $130. Special rates are available for Biltmore Club members. Guests must be 21 or older to attend.

For more information, please visit www.BiltmoreHotel.com or call (305) 913-3244.

The Third Annual Haunted Ballet 10/26/17, 10/27/17, 10/28/17, 10/29/17

The Third Annual Haunted Ballet
Thursday, 10/26/2017 – 10/29/2017 08:00 pm –
The Barnacle Historic State Park
3485 Main Highway,
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
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Cost: Attendees are asked to choose a ticket that best represents their ability to pay between the amounts of $20 and $30

The Third Annual Haunted Ballet will showcase the rich history of Coconut Grove through contemporary dance, music and lights. Attendees will be able to enjoy the professionally choreographed dances of the Haunted Ballet performed by some of Miami’s most talented dancers produced by Crystal Peattie. The Haunted Ballet will take place at 8 p.m. and at 9:30 p.m. Thursday – Saturday and at 8 p.m. on Sunday. Admission price is a suggested donation of $20. For more information, please visit www.thehauntedballet.com

23rd Annual Be A Voice Luncheon 10/20/17

23rd Annual Be A Voice Luncheon
Friday, 10/20/2017 – 11:30 am – 01:30 pm
Coral Gables Country Club
997 North Greenway Drive,
Miami, Florida 33134
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Cost: $ 150 individual Ticket

Join us for our 23rd Annual Be A Voice Luncheon presented by Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson P.A.
Nearly 400 guests including attorneys, judges, elected officials, community leaders, volunteers, and supporters will gather to recognize those individuals, corporations, and organizations that have made a significant contribution in the area of child abuse in Miami-Dade County.

Work of Art Gallery presents Urban Abstract 10/14/17

Work of Art Gallery presents Urban Abstract
Saturday, 10/14/2017 – 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm
Work Of Art Gallery & Framing
1727 Coral Way,
Miami, Florida 33145
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Cost: Free

Open reception for local artist Christian Duvua. Enjoy an afternoon of music, refreshments and bites at Work of Art Gallery and Framing as we unveil the collaboration of street art and custom framing.

The Sara Gala 10/12/17


The Sara Gala
Thursday, October 12, 7pm – 11pm
Coral Gables Woman’s Club
1001 E Ponce de Leon Blvd
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
TICKETS: $60 now, regular $80.
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UC|CU’s SARA GALA is Oct. 12, 2017…A magical night of Music, Dance, Art, Film, Food, Drinks & Fabulousness…At the historic Coral Gables Woman’s Club, as we Celebrate the Life of Spain’s 1950’s Iconic Diva of Music, Film and Stage and LGBT Ally, SARA MONTIEL

Sara Montiel (1928-2013) is widely considered one of Spain’s greatest female film stars of the 20th century: but it is perhaps more for what she managed, with huge skill, to come to symbolize than for her artistic output that she will be remembered long-term.

She was the first Spanish actress to conquer Hollywood in the 1950s, acting alongside Burt Lancaster and Gary Cooper – and her beauty helped her gain a trail of lovers and husbands that ranged from Hemingway (who taught her to smoke cigars) to the film director Anthony Mann.

Sara Montiel is revered as an LGBT Icon, for her beauty, fierceness & relentless pursuit of gender equality.

Enjoy divine performances of Montiel’s biggest hits by the MIAMI GAY MEN’S CHORUS, cameos by VINNA ROUGE, RichArt, Flamenco Dancing, excerpts from author JAVIER MONTILLA’s Ultimos Dias con Sara Montiel, Imagery by famed photographer ALBERTO RIVAS…

Open Bar, Gastronomic Samplings, Glamour y mas…

Benefiting UNITY COALITION|COALICIÓN UNIDA, the First & Only organization for the South Florida Latinx|Hispanic|LGBT community – advancing Equality & Fairness – through Education, Leadership and Awareness, since 2002. unitycoalition.org

Choose Your Sound Benefit Concert 11/11/17


Choose Your Sound Benefit Concert
Saturday, 11/11/2017 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
University of Miami Student Center
1330 Miller Drive,
Miami, Florida 33146
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Cost: $100-150

Guitars Over Guns proudly hosts the 4th annual Choose Your Sound Benefit Concert presented by the Miami Marlins on November 11th, 2017 at the University of Miami’s Donna Shalala Student Center, 7pm – 11pm. This year’s Choose Your Sound is gearing up to be an epic evening of music and fun in the name of our community’s future young leaders. Get down to the sounds of the 60s R&B and soul, with musical favorites performed by an all-star band comprised of Guitars Over Guns mentors and alumni, including Andrew DeMuro from Team Adam of NBC’s The Voice, Season 11 and Guitars Over Guns’ regional director of Chicago.

Guests will enjoy delicious food from SuViche and Novecento with drinks from Russian Standard Vodka, Wynwood Brewery, Rosé Piscine and Southern Wine and Spirits. A robust silent auction featuring 5-star trips, experiences, art and more will also be a highlight of the evening.

Last year with the community’s support, Guitars Over Guns raised $102,000 for programs to empower young people through mentorship and music. Thanks to this support, 626 kids were served at 14 sites as of July 2017, bringing the total to over 2,000 youth served over the last 9 years. This year our goal is to raise $150,000 allowing us to transform the future for 500 additional students living in Miami-Dade County’s most disadvantaged communities.

This event celebrates the important role that Guitars Over Guns’ arts-based mentoring programs have in keeping Miami’s young people inspired, engaged, and prepared to be successful adults. Our unique style of mentorship through the arts opens the necessary doors to create the opportunity for student success —in and out of the classroom. These young people living in Miami’s underserved communities need positive alternatives to the dangerous influences that dominate their environments. Cuts in funding for the arts and after school programs mean our students have less opportunities than ever, and as the news reports of youth violence continue to pour in, we are reminded all too often that our work has never been so important.

Purchase a ticket or become a sponsor, and be part of a movement that offers successful futures to our youth! (Tickets $100 in advance, $150 starting October 29th, and at the door. )
Event Website: http://bit.ly/2ycN7Iy

AKA PDO Competition & Cocktails Game Night 10/6/17

AKA PDO Competition & Cocktails Game Night
Friday, 10/06/2017 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
University of Miami Hurricane 100 Room, Watsco Center
1245 Dauer Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Cost: $20

Are you up for an evening of fun competition, good company, snacks and cocktails?

Pi Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and Pearls of Hope Foundation present Competition & Cocktails, a game night for adults.

This evening of friendly competition has a game for everyone. We’ve got bid whisk, Bingo, Head Bandz, Score Four, and dominoes. Feeling nostalgic? We’ve got Scattergory, checkers, chess, Pictionary and more. For those with nerves of steel and a steady hand, we have Jenga. Do you think you can dance? Why don’t you let our panel of judges give you the score!

Be part of the action Friday, October 6, 2017, from 7:00 – 11:00 P.M. in the fun zone also known as the Hurricane 100 Room at the Watsco Center on the campus of University of Miami.

Tickets are only $20.00 per person ($25.00 at the door), and your purchase will help pay for scholarships and other community service programs. Snacks will be provided, and beverages can be purchased at the bar.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Pi Delta Omega Chapter and Pearls of Hope thank you for helping us serve our community through your participation in this fun event.

Plomo Tequila and Taco Bar’s Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Event 9/28/17

Plomo Tequila and Taco Bar’s Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Event
Thursday, 09/28/2017 – 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Plomo Tequila and Taco Bar
230 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Fiesta like there’s no mañana and get your sombrero’s ready for Plomo’s grand opening event! The special event, hosted by Patron, will feature a special ribbon cutting, complimentary food and drinks, mariachis, a DJ and more! From 5pm – 8pm guests can indulge in complimentary tacos, signature margaritas, and shots to celebrate the one-of-a-kind taco bar on Miracle Mile.

Cupcake World Grand Opening in Coral Gables 11/5/17

Cupcake World Grand Opening in Coral Gables
Sunday, 11/05/2017 – 02:00 pm – 06:00 pm
Cupcake World
262 Andalusia Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cupcake World is set to hold its grand opening on Sunday, November 5th from 2:00 to 6:00PM, and it’s sure to be a sweet one! Cupcake World plans on giving free cupcakes and gelato to all guests, while supplies last. Live music and photo opportunities will turn the event into an afternoon of family fun. Located at 262 Andalusia Avenue in Coral Gables, the bakery café is French-inspired and features 14 signature cupcake flavors, a cupcake bar where guests will get to build their own cupcake masterpiece, 7 gelato flavors, a sweet & savory crepé menu, a full coffee bar and even a sprinkle wall! Cupcake World’s shelves will be stocked with local goodies such as kettle corn, meringues, and artisanal jams and jellies, all for sale! On requested weekends, the bakery café can turn into a private afternoon tea party for little ones or a vintage-style soiree for a bride-to-be and her gals.

Naughty School Girls, Jocks & Geeks Salsa Event! 9/29/17

Naughty School Girls, Jocks & Geeks Salsa Event! 9/29/17
Friday, 09/29/2017 – 09/30/2017 08:30 pm – 02:00 am
Renaissance at the Gables
2340 SW 32nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33145
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ATTENTION! ATTENTION! ATTENTION! ATTENTION!
It’s Official!!!
We are BACK ON!
FRIDAY Sept. 29th 2017
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It’s BACK 2 School For Adults and Salseros As well!
That’s RIGHT!
Naughty School Girls Geeks and Jocks!
This September 29th 2017 with Amazing Dance Performances from Amazing Dance Studios From South Florida!

Night Two: Cendrillon 4/14/18

Night Two: Cendrillon
Saturday, 04/14/2018 – 07:30 pm –
UM Gusman Concert Hall
1314 Miller Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146

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Alan Johnson, program and music director.
Jeffrey Buchman, stage director.
Mounted in collaboration with the Frost Symphony Orchestra, this Frost Opera production offers a rare opportunity to enjoy a performance of Jules Massenet’s imaginative operatic setting of the Cinderella story, based on the 1697 French version of the fairy tale by Charles Perrault. Performed in French with English supertitles.

18|8 Fine Men’s Salon Invites Beard Enthusiasts to Come Celebrate World Beard Day in Miami 9/2/17

18|8 Fine Men’s Salon Invites Beard Enthusiasts to Come Celebrate World Beard Day in Miami
Saturday, 09/02/2017 – 09:00 am – 07:00 pm
18|8 Fine Men's Salon
261 Miracle Mile,
Miami, Florida 33134
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The latest Miracle Mile addition offers the finest men’s grooming services in Miami, so where else would you go to honor the ultimate beard gang holiday! This Saturday, September 2nd, 18|8 Fine Men’s Salon is uniting Miami’s fuzzy faced gentlemen for the best facial hair treatments to celebrate World Beard Day. Whether it’s a goatee, an imperial, a Vandyke, or a full grown beard, there is no discrimination! All beard types are embraced to experience 18|8’s grooming services. Treatments include the Griff’s mini shave which consists of the clippers over the comb and the beard and mustache trim using clippers or scissors over the comb followed by styling aides. 20% off all beard and mustache styling products will be the special for this annual holiday. Remember, maintaining the best beard is a lifestyle. Join your fellow bristled chums and pamper your favorite feature!

Taco Tuesday Hosted by Sacram Mezcal 9/5/17

Taco Tuesday Hosted by Sacram Mezcal
Tuesday, 09/05/2017 – 12:00 pm – 01:00 am
Plomo Tequila & Taco Bar
230 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Join us every tuesday all day for $3 tacos and drink specials like Modelo Especial for $3, Margaritas for $5 and a pitcher for $20, Palomas for $5, Ambrosia Sangria for $5 and a pitcher for $18 and Michelada for $5. 

We will also be having drink specials on Sacram Mezcal from 6PM-9PM! Sacram Mezcal cocktails will be $8 and shots will be $5.

Efforts at Understanding 9/5/17

Efforts at Understanding
Tuesday, 09/05/2017 – 07:30 pm –
Clarke Recital Hall
5501 San Amaro Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146

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This lecture examines how dreams, ideas, and imagery allow us to deal with forces we can neither see nor control, but hope to placate. In this manner, tales beget legends that, in turn, beget myths, offering magical revelations that become embedded in our minds and lives as religion.

Evidence of Muses 9/12/17

Evidence of Muses
Tuesday, 09/12/2017 – 07:30 pm –
Clarke Recital Hall
5501 San Amaro Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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This talk addresses humanity’s need to embody, personify, and demystify the unseen powers around us. Rooted in polytheism yet transformed into monotheism, the muses have through the ages adopted changing identities, complex personalities, and multiple attributes that both confound and inspire.

Value of Muses 9/19/17

Value of Muses
Tuesday, 09/19/2017 – 07:30 pm –
Clarke Recital Hall
5501 San Amaro Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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n this presentation, Professor Emeritus Cooper considers our debt to intuitive insight and enlightenment. We are fascinated by those who strive beyond the mundane and, through will and skill, achieve the extraordinary. We then evaluate them, rank them, and, sometimes, even canonize them as heroes and guiding lights.

The Future of Muses 9/26/17

The Future of Muses
Tuesday, 09/26/2017 – 07:30 pm –
Clarke Recital Hall
5501 San Amaro Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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This evening’s lecture addresses the pursuit of ideas through hard work and persistence, opening the portal to epiphanies and flashes of illumination. The human subconscious then erupts into our awareness to solve problems or even create a masterpiece. The muses may respond to our needs—but only when and as they will.

Symphonic Ellington—Frost School’s Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra 9/9/17

Symphonic Ellington—Frost School’s Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra
Saturday, 09/09/2017 – 08:00 pm –
UM Gusman Concert Hall
1314 Miller Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Scott Flavin, director
Duke Ellington called his music not jazz, but “American Music,” and praised musical artists who impressed him as “beyond category.” Whether writing for the dance club or the concert hall, Ellington himself transcended these categories. You’ll hear the sublime results as the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra revisits three of Ellington’s orchestral jewels, Three Black Kings, Harlem, and The River.

Frost Studio Jazz Band and “The Drifter” 11/8/17

Frost Studio Jazz Band and “The Drifter”
Wednesday, 11/08/2017 – 07:30 pm –
UM Gusman Concert Hall
1314 Miller Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Mike Flanigin, guest on B3 Organ
Stephen Guerra, Jr., director
Hammond B3 master Mike “The Drifter” Flanigin joins the Frost Studio Jazz Band to play Prokofieff’s Peter and the Wolf and the music of Count Basie. A disciple of the great Big John Patton, Flanigin is the go-to organist for guitar greats Jimmie Vaughan, Billy Gibbons, and Steve Miller.

The Works of Kenny Wheeler—Frost Concert Jazz Band 1/25/18

The Works of Kenny Wheeler—Frost Concert Jazz Band
Thursday, 01/25/2018 – 07:30 pm –
UM Gusman Concert Hall
1314 Miller Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Dave Holland, guest bass
Nick Smart, guest conductor
John Daversa, director
The music of Canadian trumpeter, flugelhornist, and composer Kenny Wheeler (1930-2014) can be deeply lyrical but also full of unexpected turns—from “soppy romantic,” as Wheeler himself once called it, to prickly avant-garde. The Frost Concert Band, conducted by Nick Smart and anchored by bassist and composer Dave Holland, takes up the challenge.

The Music of Christine Jensen—Frost Studio Jazz Band 2/17/18

The Music of Christine Jensen—Frost Studio Jazz Band
Saturday, 02/17/2018 – 08:00 pm –
UM Gusman Concert Hall
1314 Miller Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Christine Jensen, guest composer and conductor
Stephen Guerra, Jr., director
The Frost Studio Jazz Band welcomes Montreal-based composer and saxophonist Christine Jensen, hailed as one of Canada’s most compelling composers, in a concert featuring music from her albums Treelines, Habitat, and Under the Influence Suite, which she recently recorded with the Orchestre national jazz de Montréal.

Frost Studio Jazz Band Plays Childhood Favorites 4/3/18

Frost Studio Jazz Band Plays Childhood Favorites
Tuesday, 04/03/2018 – 07:30 pm –
UM Gusman Concert Hall
1314 Miller Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Stephen Guerra, Jr., director
This concert features new arrangements of music inspired by children’s literature such as The Cat in the Hat and The Giving Tree, as well as iconic Disney films. The program closes with a new suite by Stephen Guerra, Jr., of music from the film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

Beasley’s MONK’estra—Frost Concert Jazz Band 4/4/18

Beasley’s MONK’estra—Frost Concert Jazz Band
Wednesday, 04/04/2018 – 07:30 pm –
UM Gusman Concert Hall
1314 Miller Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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John Beasley, guest pianist and conductor
John Daversa, director
Pianist, composer, and arranger John Beasley reimagines the music of Thelonious Monk with humor and daring in this collaborative large-ensemble project, which vividly conjures Monk’s spirit with an irresistible mix of New Orleans bounce, be-bop, Afro-Cuban grooves, and hip-hop swagger.

Frost Salsa Caribbean Jazz Orchestra 4/19/18

Frost Salsa Caribbean Jazz Orchestra
Thursday, 04/19/2018 – 08:00 pm –
UM Gusman Concert Hall
1314 Miller Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Alberto de la Reguera, director and composer
Dafnis Prieto, co-director, composer, and drums
Frost Salsa/Caribbean Jazz Orchestra, five-time winner of the DownBeat Collegiate Award, welcomes McArthur Fellow and Grammy nominee Dafnis Prieto for a performance of music from his new big-band album. Alberto de la Reguera premieres new works for the orchestra to round out a stirring evening of music for open ears and tapping feet.

Gems from the 20th Century Frost Symphony Orchestra 9/18/17

Gems from the 20th Century Frost Symphony Orchestra
Monday, 09/18/2017 – 08:00 pm –
UM Gusman Concert Hall
1314 Miller Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Cristian Măcelaru, guest conductor
Thomas Sleeper, conductor
Distinguished alumnus and internationally acclaimed guest conductor Cristian Măcelaru leads the Frost Symphony Orchestra in Bernstein’s Overture to Candide. Thomas Sleeper conducts Bartók’s Miraculous Mandarin Suite and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5.

The Planet Frost Wind Ensemble and Frost Women’s Choir 9/24/17

The Planet Frost Wind Ensemble and Frost Women’s Choir
Sunday, 09/24/2017 – 04:00 pm –
UM Gusman Concert Hall
1314 Miller Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Craig McKenzie, guest conductor
Robert Carnochan, director
This exceptional concert brings together the Frost Wind Ensemble and the Frost Women’s Choir for a powerful performance of Gustav Holst’s orchestral suite The Planets, a 20th century masterpiece. Written between 1914 and 1916, The Planets received its first complete performance in 1920. The program also features works by Dukas, Mozart, and more.

Selected Shorts Frost Opera Theater and Frost Symphony Orchestra 10/11/17

Selected Shorts Frost Opera Theater and Frost Symphony Orchestra
Wednesday, 10/11/2017 – 07:30 pm –
UM Gusman Concert Hall
1314 Miller Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Alan Johnson, program and music director
Jeffrey Buchman, stage director
Frost Opera Theater students perform complete operas at a clip! Clocking in at less than five minutes, composer Thomas Sleeper’s short operas are in a universe unto themselves. The program also includes Barber’s Hand of Bridge, Foss’s Introductions and Goodbyes, and Hindemith’s Hin und Zurück.

Frost Symphony Orchestra 12/2/17

Frost Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, 12/02/2017 – 08:00 pm –
UM Gusman Concert Hall
1314 Miller Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Asiya Korepanova, piano
Thomas Sleeper, conductor
The Frost Symphony Orchestra performs Brahms’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with Frost student Asiya Korepanova, soloist. The piece was premiered in Budapest in 1881 with the composer at the piano; Thomas Sleeper conducted its historic premiere in China in 1992. The program concludes with Sleeper’s Symphony No. 1.

Frost Wind Ensemble and Frost Symphonic Winds 2/21/18

Frost Wind Ensemble and Frost Symphonic Winds
Wednesday, 02/21/2018 – 07:30 pm –
UM Gusman Concert Hall
1314 Miller Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Jodi Levitz, viola
Craig McKenzie, guest conductor
Robert Carnochan and Steven Moore, directors
The Frost Wind Ensemble and Frost Symphonic Winds perform rarely heard music by iconic Czech-born composer Karel Husa, including his masterpiece Music for Prague 1968 and Smetana Fanfare. Professor of viola Jodi Levitz, a virtuoso performer and passionate advocate of new music for this venerable instrument, premieres Love Among the Ruins for Viola, Winds, and Percussion by UM alumnus James Syler.

Calling All Choirs 2/27/18

Calling All Choirs
Tuesday, 02/27/2018 – 07:30 pm –
UM Gusman Concert Hall
1314 Miller Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Frost Chorale, Karen Kennedy, director
Frost Symphonic Choir, Corin Overland, director
Frost Women’s Choir, Coreen Duffy, director
Richard Wagner once said, “The human voice is really the foundation of all music.” Join us for an evening of soaring choral music showcasing performances by all of the Frost choirs. Featuring music celebrating the sea, the sun, and the stars, the concert concludes with a “super-choir” performance.

Beethoven and Tchaikovsky Frost Symphony Orchestra 3/3/18

Beethoven and Tchaikovsky Frost Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, 03/03/2018 – 08:00 pm –
UM Gusman Concert Hall
1314 Miller Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Alexander Magalong, associate conductor
Frost Symphony Orchestra, conducted by associate conductor Alexander Magalong, presents classical works from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2 and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5.

Frost School Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra 3/30/18

Frost School Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra
Friday, 03/30/2018 – 08:00 pm –
UM Gusman Concert Hall
1314 Miller Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Scott Flavin, conductor
President John F. Kennedy and composer Leonard Bernstein would have celebrated their 100th birthdays during the 2017 – 2018 academic school year. This multimedia, cross-genre salute to these American icons features Leonard Bernstein’s “Symphonic Dances” from West Side Story, Oliver Nelson’s The Kennedy Dream, and Peter Lieberson’s Remembering JFK (An American Elegy).

Cendrillon Frost Opera Theater 4/12/18, 4/14/18

Cendrillon Frost Opera Theater
Thursday, 04/12/2018 – 07:30 pm –
UM Gusman Concert Hall
1314 Miller Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Alan Johnson, program and music director
Jeffrey Buchman, stage director
Mounted in collaboration with the Frost Symphony Orchestra, this Frost Opera production offers a rare opportunity to enjoy a performance of Jules Massenet’s imaginative operatic setting of the Cinderella story, based on the 1697 French version of the fairy tale by Charles Perrault. Performed in French with English supertitles.

The Passion of English Music for Strings Frost Symphony Orchestra 4/20/18

The Passion of English Music for Strings Frost Symphony Orchestra
Friday, 04/20/2018 – 08:00 pm –
UM Gusman Concert Hall
1314 Miller Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Zoe Zeniodi, piano
Thomas Sleeper, conductor
English composers such as Gerald Finzi, Sir Edward William Elgar, and Benjamin Britten have written some of the most moving works for strings in the classical repertoire. Revel in their beauty as The Frost Symphony Orchestra and guest piano soloist Zoe Zeniodi perform Finzi’s Eclogue for Piano and String Orchestra and Romance for String Orchestra; Elgar’s Serenade for Strings; and Britten’s Simple Symphony.

Jodi Levitz Romantic Works for Viola 10/22/17

Jodi Levitz Romantic Works for Viola
Sunday, 10/22/2017 – 04:00 pm –
UM Gusman Concert Hall
1314 Miller Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Jodi Levitz, viola
Oleksii Ivanchenko, piano
Emily Marvosh, contralto
In her opening recital as professor at the Frost School, viola virtuoso Jodi Levitz plays Schumann Fairy Tale Pictures, Op. 113; Brahms’s Two Songs for Contralto, Viola and Piano, Op.91; Brahms’s Sonata in F minor, Op.120, No.1; and Rebecca Clarke’s Sonata 1919. Pianist Oleksii Ivanchenko and contralto Emily Marvosh accompany her in this ravishing debut.

Aaron Tindall The Eclectic Tuba 1/22/18

Aaron Tindall The Eclectic Tuba
Monday, 01/22/2018 – 08:00 pm –
UM Gusman Concert Hall
1314 Miller Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Aaron Tindall, tuba
Shelly Berg, piano
Frost School professor of tuba and euphonium Aaron Tindall reimagines Claude Bolling’s Suite for Cello and Jazz Piano Trio, originally written for cellist Yo-Yo Ma, with Dean Shelly Berg on piano. The program also includes Fred Tackett’s The Yellow Bird, a jazz-rock concerto for tuba and rhythm section.

Santiago Rodriguez Sergei at the Bullfights 2/16/18

Santiago Rodriguez Sergei at the Bullfights
Friday, 02/16/2018 – 08:00 pm –
UM Gusman Concert Hall
1314 Miller Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Santiago Rodriguez, piano
In a discussion of a recording of a Rachmaninov work by pianist Santiago Rodriguez, The Penguin Guide notes, “For a moment, one imagines that Rachmaninov himself is at the keyboard…Outstanding in every way.” Sparks fly in an evening of works by Rachmaninov and popular Spanish composers.

Charles Castleman An Evening of Brahms 3/23/18

Charles Castleman An Evening of Brahms
Friday, 03/23/2018 – 08:00 pm –
UM Gusman Concert Hall
1314 Miller Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Charles Castleman, violin
Tian Ying, Shelly Berg, Santiago Rodriguez, piano
Frost School professor Charles Castleman, one of the world’s most active performers and pedagogues of the violin, offers a program comprising the Brahms Sonatas for Violin and Piano Op. 78, in G major; Op. 100, in A major, and Op. 108, in d minor. He will be joined on piano by Tian Ying, Dean Shelly Berg and Chair of Keyboard performance Santiago Rodriguez, respectively.

Kim Cameron “Seaper Powers” Puppet Show, Reading, Meet & Greet, & Movie! 9/23/17

Kim Cameron “Seaper Powers” Puppet Show, Reading, Meet & Greet, & Movie!
Saturday, 09/23/2017 – 11:00 am – 01:00 pm
Books & Books
265 Aragon Ave,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Saturday, September 23rd join Kim Cameron and her puppet friend Emma at Books and Books for a reading from her ocean themed children’s book series Seaper Powers: In Search of Bleu Jay’s Treasure! Appropriate for ages 5-9, the Seaper Powers series communicates positive messages about self-confidence, friendship, and the environment. The children will journey with Kim and Emma through the ocean, tumbling across waves to discover treasure with the help of new sea critter friends made along the way. Guests will enjoy a puppet reading, short movie based on the book, and a meet and greet with Q&A afterwards.

In search of Bleu Jay’s Treasure: A magical tale about a little girl (Emma) who discovers special seagrass off the island of St. Thomas. It transforms her body so that she can talk to fish! Not only does she make new friends, she sets off on a new adventure to find buried treasure!

Kim Cameron is a true believer in inspiring and nurturing kids. She is a vocal instructor/mentor with Guitars Over Guns, performing with puppets. While on tour in the Caribbean, she met a 12-year-old who had a fascination with octopi. This brief encounter inspired the creation of Mr. Octopus, a children’s tune featuring an 8-year-old whom Kim recently signed to her record label. After completing the song, her co-writer and guitarist, John DePatie, encouraged her to take it to next level by writing a children’s book using the song as the impetus. They called the book Seaper Powers, in Search for Bleu Jay’s Treasure.

Taco Tuesday Hosted by Don Julio Tequila 8/29/17

Taco Tuesday Hosted by Don Julio Tequila
Tuesday, 08/29/2017 – 12:00 pm – 02:00 am
Plomo Tequila & Taco Bar
230 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134

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Join us every tuesday all day for $3 tacos and drink specials like Modelo Especial for $3, Margaritas for $5 and a pitcher for $20, Palomas for $5, Ambrosia Sangria for $5 and a pitcher for $18 and Michelada for $5. 

We will also be having drink specials on Don Julio Tequila! Don Julio cocktails will be $8 and shots will be $5.

The Experience of the Latino Church in the United States 9/14/17

The Experience of the Latino Church in the United States
Thursday, 09/14/2017 – 08:00 pm – 09:30 pm
Altamira Libros
219 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: Free

Book presentation by Ricardo Ramirez, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Las Cruces, New Mexico and Edgar Beltran Acosta, renowned pastor and theologian. In Spanish. Co-sponsored by USCCB Subcommittee on the Church in Latin America, Department of History, Department of Religious Studies, Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center, and Steven J. and Dorthea Green Library Digital Collections, among others. Free and open to the public. For more information, please call (305) 348-2186.

Riviera Live Makes its Big Debut in the Gables 8/17/17

Riviera Live Makes its Big Debut in the Gables
Thursday, 08/17/2017 – 08/17/2017 09:00 pm – 03:00 am
Riviera Live
3138 Coral Way,
Miami, Florida 33145
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Those wishing to experience the magic of Cuba can skip the airport security lines and make their way to Miami’s historic Coral Way thoroughfare in the Gables. Here is where the highly anticipated Riviera Live will make its grand debut complete with over-the-top dance numbers, specialty cocktails and an authentic Latin dining experience. Guests can join the celebration on Thursday, August 17th with special appearances by international celebrities, including reggaeton artist, El Chacal. Doors will be open to the public at 9pm.
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Frank Fois Band live at Open Stage Club 9/28/17

Frank Fois Band live at Open Stage Club
Thursday, 09/28/2017 – 07:30 pm –
Open Stage Club
2325 Galiano Street,
Coral Gables, Miami, Florida 33134
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All began when the Italian blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter Frank Fois, at the age of 3, picked up the guitar. His passion for the music especially the Blues and Rock, led him to play and sing every day in search of his sound and his musical soul. Over the years, Frank developed a unique style, which is reminiscent of the great bluesmen like Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Mike Bloomfield and BB King. A fundamental part of his style is his voice with which manages to excite those who hear it.

During his music tour in 2013, Fois performed in Australia, the United States and in different European Countries: Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy.

Frank lets the instrument do all the talking as he picks and bends with pinpoint accuracy. Frank’s vocals, in step with his electrifying ability on the axe, offer the complete package for this rising star, he truly puts his emotion into his music.

After moving to New York in 2014, he performed in the best clubs of Manhattan and Long Island as B.B. King Blues Club, Terra Blues, Metropolitan and many others by also jamming with various well know musicians.

During the last years, Frank played with his band “Frank Fois Band” in Europe and in the United States which includes New Jersey, California, Florida.

You’re Invited to OBBA Sushi’s Cocktail Launch 8/10/17

You’re Invited to OBBA Sushi’s Cocktail Launch
Thursday, 08/10/2017 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
OBBA Sushi
160 Andalusia Ave.,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134

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Join OBBA Sushi as they unveil their new cocktail menu! The launch will be offering guests a complimentary welcome drink as well as happy hour specials that include $6 mini rolls that will give you a chance to try their special OBBA roll, $5 drinks, and $4 tapas available until 7pm. The newly released cocktails will also be served to sip on for $5 all night long! Don’t forget to satisfy your taste buds with everyone’s favorite dessert, Thai Donuts served with a scoop of ice cream.

Design Your Neighborhood – Public Visioning Workshop 7/29/17

Design Your Neighborhood – Public Visioning Workshop
Saturday, 07/29/2017 – 09:30 am – 01:00 pm
Comras Company
2982-B Grand Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33133
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On Saturday, July 29th, Perkins+Will Miami and PlusUrbia Design are leading a first-of-its-kind workshop that invites the community to weigh-in on plans to bring Coconut Grove into its next era. Hosted by the Coconut Grove Business Improvement District (BID), the workshop will showcase the uniqueness of the Grove, which is known for its history, character and lush tree-lined streets. These elements will be taken into consideration throughout the workshop, and incorporated into the design team’s vision. This unique crowdsourcing event will run from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and includes an introductory presentation, workshop for hands-on public input and final public presentations.

Branches’ Back to School Bash 8/10/17

Branches’ Back to School Bash
Thursday, 08/10/2017 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
Lennar Foundation Medical Center
5555 Ponce De Leon Blvd,,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Cost: $25

Join us as we raise resources to help our students start the school year with the supplies they need, Thursday, August 10 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Lennar Foundation Medical Center Rooftop Terrace, 5555 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables. A $25 donation ($30 at the door) will get you into the event to enjoy wine, food and fellowship. You will also have the chance to “build a backpack” and write a note for a Branches student in need. All resources raised go toward Branches’ Grow & Climb Children and Youth Programs, serving 425 children each day. Featuring DJ Mayner. Premiere sponsor: Team Footworks.

Book Presentation | The Power of Race in Cuba 9/26/17

Book Presentation | The Power of Race in Cuba
Tuesday, 09/26/2017 – 08:00 pm – 09:30 pm
Books & Books
265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables,
Miami, Florida 33134
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Cost: free

Book presentation by author, Dr. Danielle Pilar Clealand. Dr Clealand is Assistant Professor in the Department of Politics and International Relations at FIU. Co-sponsored by the Cuban Research Institute, Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center, Department of Politics and International Relations, and the African and African Diaspora Studies Program. Free and open to the public. For more information, please call (305) 348-1991.

Book Presentation | Tell My Mother I Gone to Cuba: Stories of Early 20th-Century Migration 9/27/17

Book Presentation | Tell My Mother I Gone to Cuba: Stories of Early 20th-Century Migration
Wednesday, 09/27/2017 – 09/27/2017 06:30 pm – 08:00 pm
Books & Books
265 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: free

Book Presentation featuring Dr. Sharon Milagro Marshall, award-winning journalist and corporate communication professional from Barbados. Co-sponsored by the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center, Cuban Research Institute, and the African & African Diaspora Studies Program. Free and open to the public. To RSVP and for more information, please call (305) 348-1991.

Summer Acrylic Studio Workshop with Dan Bondroff 7/26/17

Summer Acrylic Studio Workshop with Dan Bondroff
Wednesday, 07/26/2017 – 07/27/2017 10:00 am – 02:00 pm
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
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Cost: Fee: Member, $120; Non-member, $145

Summer Saturdays in the Watercolor Studio
Ricardo Aberle
All levels are invited to join us for this inspiring August studio watercolor workshop. For those who are just starting watercolors to students who have experience and want to brush up on their skills. Bring in a current piece and get inspiration from this accomplished artist. Mr. Aberle will provide both demonstrations and targeted critiques that will motivate your creativity and hone your technical abilities.

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturdays, August 5 and 12 (two sessions)
Fee: Member, $120; Non-member, $145

Summer Saturdays in the Watercolor Studio 8/5/17

Summer Saturdays in the Watercolor Studio
Saturday, 08/05/2017 – 08/12/2017 10:00 am – 02:00 pm
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
RSVP / Register
Cost: Fee: Member, $120; Non-member, $145

All levels are invited to join us for this inspiring August studio watercolor workshop. For those who are just starting watercolors to students who have experience and want to brush up on their skills. Bring in a current piece and get inspiration from this accomplished artist. Mr. Aberle will provide both demonstrations and targeted critiques that will motivate your creativity and hone your technical abilities.

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturdays, August 5 and 12 (two sessions)
Fee: Member, $120; Non-member, $145

Miami Schools Fair & Comference 10/21/17

Miami Schools Fair & Comference
Saturday, 10/21/2017 – 09:00 am – 01:00 pm
Mercy Hospital
3663 S Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33133
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Cost: Free

Your one stop resource to Schools in Miami (Private and Public)
Join us at the 5th Annual Miami Schools Fair and Conference to preview renowned preschools, private and public schools. From year to year, this fair has provided Miami families an opportunity to learn about the various school options by talking directly to representatives from each school.
The conference program empowers parents to make informed decisions about the future of their kids by allowing them to hear from experts about preschool philosophies, admission processes, bilingual education and other important educational topics.

CMN presents LIGHT | An evening of Music, Art, Dance & Poetry 7/21/17


CMN presents LIGHT | An evening of Music, Art, Dance & Poetry
Friday, 07/21/2017 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Coral Gable Museum
285 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: Free

CMN Season IV continues on July 21, 2017, at the Coral Gables Museum! Everyone is invited to enjoy a special evening of music, dance, art, and poetry.

Our featured composers for the night will be Federico Bonacossa, Dorothy Hindman, Orlando Garcia and Alexander Tom. The talented list of performers will include pianist Masami Miyazaki, clarinetist Leslie Miller, clarinetist Jessica Amores, violinist Evgeniya Antonyan, guitarist Federico Bonacossa, dancer Lazaro Godoy, dancer Carlota Pradera, and poet Yaddyra Peralta. We are also excited to announce that our art gallery will have its first ever guest curator, Cuqui Beguiristain of MANO Fine Art. featuring prominent Miami-based artist Miguel Rodez, showcasing a selection of new works from his Power Portrait Series.

Seating is limited reserve your FREE tickets at https://cmnarts.ticketleap.com/light/ now!

CMN Season IV is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and the City of Coral Gables.

Finding Mona Lisa 7/12/17-8/13/17

Finding Mona Lisa
Wednesday, 07/12/2017 – 08/13/2017 08:00 pm – 09:30 pm
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: $15 – $58

Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre will cap off the 2016 – 2017 Mainstage Season with the World Premiere of Finding Mona Lisa, an intriguing new play written by South Florida’s prolific award-winning playwright Michael McKeever, from July 12 – August 13, 2017.

In his newest play, Carbonell Award-winning playwright Michael McKeever explores the history of the world’s most famous painting, including Leonardo da Vinci’s meeting of Senora del Giocondo (Mona Lisa) and his masterful creation of her indelible countenance. This historical, funny and intriguing new piece presents highlights throughout the painting’s infamous past, including her vandalism, her theft, her journey to America (at the request of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy) and the various places she spent her storied lifespan, including hanging in Napoleon’s bedroom, before her final resting place at the Louvre.

‘Team Victoria’s Runway’ Fashion Show 8/16/17

‘Team Victoria’s Runway’ Fashion Show
Wednesday, 08/16/2017 – 08/16/2017 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Robb & Stucky
4711 Le Jeune Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134

Cost: Adults: $35; Students: $5; Children 12 & Under: Free

Robb & Stucky, in partnership with Douglas Elliman and Aleren Boutique, invites you to enjoy an evening of fashion and fun for a great cause. “Team Victoria’s Runway” features a fashion show with 10-year-old Victoria, music, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction with all proceeds benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Team Victoria for the St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer.