Keep a close eye on the weather and prepare for storm conditions this weekend.

Greetings,

Please keep an eye on the storm forecast and make plans to prepare well in advance of this weekend. Look around and see if a neighbor needs help or assistance getting ready as well.

Please take all measures to ensure the safety of your family and friends in these challenging times. We all look forward to the simple pleasure of gathering for delightful cultural events in the city once again soon.

Robert and Robin Burr

please enjoy this image that remind us of the beauty and serenity of our majestic city

Historic Coral Gables City Hall

Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations ©  Robin and Robert Burr.

Thursday, July 30 at 7:30pm
The 5 String Swing Quartet
Enjoy a night with The Great American Songbook featuring some of the most important and influential American popular songs and jazz standards from the early 20th century as the CAP 2020 Virtual Summer Concert Series continues. The 5 String Swing Quartet -- Steffen Zeichner (violin), Derek Fairholm (piano), Benjamin Whitman (bass), Ludwig Afonso (drums) -- serves up enticing arrangements for an hour of savory, musical desserts. https://communityartsprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/4.-ARTISTS-The-5-String-Swing-Quartet-July-30-2020.pdf

Friday, July 31 at 7pm
Sight and Sound - GableStage Engage
An original photomontage set to a newly created musical score, Sight and Sound is a retrospective and new perspective on the Art of GableStage and its productions over the past two decades. This special project was commissioned by GableStage for the launch of Engage at GableStage. http://www.gablestage.org/engagegablestage/sight-sound/

Friday, July 31 at 7pm
Friday Night Flashbacks with Actors' Playhouse
Join in on Facebook Live as Actors' Playhouse Artistic Director David Arisco explores some of the top new works that we received and chats with the incredible writers who penned them featuring Easter by Jessica Farr, Cables Unseen by Oscar Bustillo and Mourning During the Time of the Coronavirus by Andrea O’Connell and performed by Carey Brianna Hart. https://www.facebook.com/events/927849011016579/

Humberto Benitez Gallery - Carito
Bring the Light of Love home with Humberto Benitez's latest creation, "Carito," a celebration of loved ones that adds the perfect intimate touch to your decor. Contact the gallery for details. Call 786-877-1045. https://www.humbertobenitez.com/

Miami Spice Menu at Redlander Restaurant
Redland Restaurant at Schnebly Redland's Winery proudly participates in the Miami Spice program, with a special menu for lunch and brunch for just $25, and dinner for $39. Plenty of outdoor seating is available for a delightful tropical experience in the countryside. https://theredlander.com/

MKT Kitchen Opens Near Gables Elementary
A new casual chef-driven restaurant offers fresh, flavorful prepared meals to-go and an epicurean market featuring locally sourced products and specialty wines. MKT Kitchen Executive Chef Jason Schaan cooked in kitchens alongside Chef Michelle Bernstein for more than two decades before deciding it was time to open his own spot, MKT Kitchen, with co-founder and restaurateur Brian Skogen. MKT Kitchen serves grab-and-go breakfast, lunch and dinner options so locals can conveniently enjoy gourmet cuisine in the comfort of their homes or offices. "Sourcing the finest ingredients and products from local partners, serving the best local flavors and developing relationships with our neighbors is at the heart of what MKT Kitchen is all about," said Skogen, managing partner at MKT Kitchen. The market kitchen is located at 1831 Ponce, just a block north of Coral Gables Elementary School at the intersection of Majorca Avenue. Call 305-882-2600. https://mktkitchen.com/

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.

The Time Is Now To GO SOLAR
Imagine walking into a solar company’s office with 50 or 100 of your neighbors and saying, “We all want to get solar. What kind of deal can you give us?”

https://coops.solarunitedneighbors.org/coops/miami-dade-solar-co-op/

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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