Greetings,

We're happy to bring you a few updates and notices of virtual events in the city.

Slowly, carefully, deliberately... our little city its exploring the best and safest ways to return to normal interaction. We're doing a lot more online as our world evolves to meet the challenges of our time.

Robert and Robin Burr

Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robert and Robin Burr

Friday, May 8 at 7:30pm
Rebroadcast Concert: Grammy-nominated flutist and composer Valerie Coleman
Enjoy the rebroadcast of "Starry Night" with Valerie Coleman, with Margaret Donaghue, Svet Stoyanov, Shelly Berg, and special guests Alicia Hall Moran and Amanda Harberg. In her concert debut as Assistant Professor of Performance, Chamber Music and Entrepreneurship, Grammy-nominated flutist and composer Valerie Coleman is showcased in an evening of poetry, visual art, and her own original chamber music.

Set a reminder for Friday, May 8 at 7:30pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAOM9OqrTDU

Monday, May 11 at 6pm
Virtual Concert: Award-winning jazz pianist and musicologist, David Ake
David Ake, professor and chair of the Frost School of Music's Department of Musicology, is an award-winning scholar and educator in the fields of jazz and popular music. His publications include the books Jazz Cultures, Jazz Matters, and the co-edited collection Jazz/Not Jazz. Also active as a jazz pianist and composer, his most recent recordings as a leader are Bridges, Lake Effect, and Humanities (2018), all for the Posi-Tone label.

Live on the City of Coral Gables Instagram - @cityofcoralgables

See the Live at Home in the City Beautiful section for details and a link to join the city of Coral Gables Instagram account: https://bit.ly/FrostConcertsExtended

Wednesday, May 13 at 6pm
Virtual Concert: Jennifer Grim, associate professor of flute
Jennifer Grim is an Associate Professor of Flute at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami and a member of Zéphyros Winds, New York Chamber Soloists, and is Principal Flute of the Mozart Orchestra of New York. She is a frequent guest with several leading chamber music organizations, including the Boston Chamber Music Society and Alpenglow Chamber Music Festival, and holds degrees from Stanford University and Yale University.

Live on the City of Coral Gables Instagram - @cityofcoralgables

See the Live at Home in the City Beautiful section for details and a link to join the city of Coral Gables Instagram account: https://bit.ly/FrostConcertsExtended

Personalized Lightroom Sessions with John Latimer
Leica Store Miami is excited to offer virtual, personalized 1-on-1 Adobe Lightroom sessions with photographer/instructor John Latimer. During these remote sessions, you'll be able to address any specific questions that you might have or techniques that that you'd like to learn. From catalog organization to image editing, John has seen it all. You'll even be able to share your computer screen with him so he can see exactly what's going on with your setup. And if you're completely new to Lightroom, John will make sure that you have a full understanding of the program and its potential to transform your photography. https://leicastoremiami.com/collections/workshops-classes-and-trips/products/1-on-1-lightroom-sessions-with-john-latimer

Virtual Auditions for Young Talents - Big Dreams
Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, together with presenting sponsor The Children’s Trust, have gone virtual to reopen auditions for the 10th anniversary season of Young Talent Big Dreams -- the most widespread, local free youth talent competition in Miami-Dade County. While staying safe at home and practicing social distancing, kids between the ages of 8-17 are invited to submit preliminary round audition videos that showcase their talents. https://www.stayhome.miami/young-talent-big-dreams-goes-virtual/

Mother's Day Memories with Gables Cinema
Share your favorite memories of your mom, grandmother or another mother figure in your life on the Gables Cinema web site, along with a photo, and they will include it in a special email celebrating the mothers in our community sent on Mother's Day.
http://www.gablescinema.com/mothers-day-memories/

Gables Cinema - Virtual Drive-In
Coral Gables Art Cinema presents Gables Cinema Drive-In, with selected movies you can watch right on your screen. http://www.gablescinema.com/programs/gables-cinema-drive-in/

Gables Cinema Virtual Screening Room Movie Rentals
Take your pick of a dozen films available for rent from Gables Cinema's Virtual Screening Room. When you rent any of these films to watch from the comfort of your own home, a portion of the "e-ticket" goes to support the Gables Cinema while their doors are temporarily closed.
http://www.gablescinema.com/programs/virtual-screening-room/

Coral Gables Farmers' Market Goes Virtual
Your favorite Farmers Market vendors are available online.
https://www.coralgables.com/farmers-market-at-merrick-park

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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