Greetings,

Enjoy the Fathers' Day weekend and spend some quality time with family and friends to celebrate family bonds.

Robert and Robin Burr

Happy Fathers' Day
Fathers' Day is the time we honor fatherhood and paternal bonds, as well as the influence of fathers in society. To all the dads who've dedicated quality time to their families, we salute you on this holiday weekend.

Cernuda Arte – Black Art Matters
Cernuda Arte presents Black Art Matters: A Group Exhibition of 13 Modern and Contemporary Afro-Cuban Masters, in Memory of George Floyd, featuring a showcase of powerful paintings, sculptures, ceramics and illustrations. Through this exhibition, Cernuda Arte is expressing its commitment to equality of opportunity, harmony in race relations and rejection of racism in any form. This special exhibition is open to the public. Visitors are asked to wear masks. Email cernudaarte@msn.com. Cernuda Arte is located at at 3155 Ponce. Call 305-461-1050. http://cernudaarte.com

Father's Day Special At Fred Astaire
Gift Certificates are available for Father's Day at Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Coral Gables. Take the first step on your dance journey today, and discover a new world of joy, confidence, health, energy and fun. Call 305-443-1661. https://www.fredastaire.com/coral-gables/

Woman's Club Blood Drive
The Coral Gables Women's Club is hosting a blood drive at their historic club on Saturday, June 20th from 10:30am to 4pm. The public is encouraged to donate blood and save lives. Every participant will receive a free COVID-19 antibody test. Coral Gables Women's Club is located at 1001 East Ponce de Leon Blvd. For more information, please contact Theresa Gilmore via email: theresagilmoreap@att.net or call 305-812-1844. https://www.gfwccoralgableswomansclub.org/events

Documentary: A Towering Task
The Coral Gables Art Cinema presents the remarkable story of the Peace Corps, taking viewers on a journey of what it means to be a global citizen. This new documentary by Alana DeJoseph is narrated by Annette Bening The film tells the remarkable story of the Peace Corps and takes viewers on a journey of what it means to be a global citizen. The Peace Corps is again confronting a crisis of identity: What role should it play around the world and in the lives of engaged citizens? https://watch.firstrunfeatures.com/products/a-towering-task-at-coral-gables-art-cinema

Seraphic Fire Saturday Podcast
The second episode of the Seraphic Saturday Podcast is available now on Spotify, Apple, Google, and the Seraphic Fire Blog. This episode talks all things Messiah, from its first premiere in Dublin, to Messiah’s arrival in America. Hit play and enjoy the witty cast of Seraphic Fire’s artistic company and special guests as they dive into a smart and frank discussion of classical music. https://www.seraphicfire.org/seraphic-saturday-podcast/

Hire Frost Musicians
Music has a way of opening our hearts and helping us feel more connected to others and to the world around us. In these unprecedented times, the talented students and alumni of the Frost School of Music at the Unversity of Miami are available to fill your summer with the healing power of music through the marvel of advanced technology, from their home to yours. https://www.frost.miami.edu/about-us/hire-a-frost-musician/form/index.html

Fun and Imaginative Films For Kids
Coral Gables Art Cinema is producing a bi-weekly newsletter that features fun and engaging films to watch with your kids along with themed lesson plans and activities. Film education can start at a young age and we will do what we can, in spite of the current circumstances, to give our children and families the tools to do so. These films have been curated by Midge Blumberg-Krams, Chair of the Cinema's Children & Family Programs, and the lesson plans have been developed by Lili Dominguez, Ph.D. Subscribe to Films For Families email list get the details from Coral Gables Art Cinema. https://mailchi.mp/gablescinema/family-film-recommendations

The Time Is Now To GO SOLAR
Get the story from friends with solar experience and get started with free information from Solar United Neighbors of Florida about the new Miami-Dade Solar Co-op. It's free.
https://coops.solarunitedneighbors.org/coops/miami-dade-solar-co-op/

Kids Culinary Camp At The Biltmore
A hands-on cooking camp taught by Biltmore chef instructors with special workshops by these acclaimed hotel chefs. The week long sessions are open to children ages 9 to 16. Students are grouped by age and work in our fully equipped, professional kitchen. Class size is limited to eight campers. The weekly camps run Monday to Friday from 9am to 2pm, all summer long and include lunch, a chef's apron, and all cooking materials. The first session begins June 22. https://www.biltmorehotel.com/bca/children/

please enjoy these images that remind us of the beauty and serenity of our majestic city

Merrick House

Granada Gate at Miracle Mile

Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robert and Robin Burr

Many of our favorite eateries in the Gables are offering curbside takeout, as well as delivery services. Here's a handy list of choices for Gables residents and friends.

http://www.greatgables.com/CoralGables/ToGo.html

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