Greetings,

With another election cycle in the rear view mirror, we move further into the holiday season.

Wednesday is Veteran's Day, an opportunity to honor all those that have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Stay safe, and enjoy the best of Coral Gables in the coming days.

Robert and Robin Burr

Symphony Sundays Concerts
Orchestra Miami - Beethoven For Miami Festival
Orchestra Miami celebrates the 250th birthday of one of the greatest composers of all time -- Ludwig van Beethoven. Explore Beethoven's Symphonies in Four-Hand Piano Arrangements Sundays at 4pm. https://www.orchestramiami.org/beethoven-festival

Sunday, November 8 at 3pm
Beethoven Lives Upstairs
Teach your kids about the life and works of Ludwig van Beethoven in the world-famous production of "Beethoven Lives Upstairs." A "madman" has moved into the upstairs apartment of Christoph, a young boy who lives in Vienna. Through a series of letters to his Uncle, dramatically underscored with Beethoven's most beautiful excerpts, Christoph slowly comes to understand the genius of the man, the torment of his deafness and the beauty of his music. The production stars A.J. Ruiz as Uncle, and Melanie Caplan as Christoph, and is performed with Orchestra Miami, Elaine Rinaldi, conductor and directed by David Grabarkewitz at Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 SW 57 Avenue. Watch the show live in person or online. Call 305-274-2103. http://www.orchestramiami.org/beethoven-lives-upstairs

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

traffic circle fountain at Shops Of Merrick Park

Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations ©  Robin and Robert Burr.

Eating House on Ponce
With a decidedly creative and eclectic perspective on modern cuisine, creator Giorgio Rapicavoli holds back nothing when it comes to unique expressions of stoner comfort food with a Miami twist - like the infamous Cap'n Crunch Pancakes. The take-home pasta kits are popular, with variations like Pomodoro, Pesto, Bolognese and Carbonara. Grilled Duck Breast, half-pound burgers, Chicken and Waffles, Braised Short Ribs and Risotto round out the favorites, accented by over-the-top desserts like the Dirt Cup. Ask about the seven-dish Family Sharing menu. Reservations are suggested for dinner and brunch. Eating House is located at 804 Ponce, Call 305-448-6524. http://www.eatinghousemiami.com

Starts Friday, November 6
Let Him Go at Gables Cinema
Books & Books owner and Gables Cinema board member Mitchell Kaplan's latest production is a thrilling family drama starring Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, and Lesley Manville. Following the tragic loss of their son, retired sheriff George Blackledge (Costner) and his wife Margaret (Lane) leave their Montana ranch to rescue their young grandson from the clutches of a dangerous family in the Dakotas, headed by matriarch Blanche Weboy (Manville). When they discover the Weboys have no intention of letting the child go, George and Margaret are left with no choice but to fight for their family. Red Carpet Premiere Friday at 7:30 pm, presented as a fundraiser celebrating the Cinema's 10th anniversary. Mitchell Kaplan, Books & Books owner and Gables Cinema board member, will introduce the film in-person and participate in a post-screening Q&A. $50 VIP ticket (limited quantity) Includes film screening, champagne toast at Books & Books and swag bag. http://www.gablescinema.com/events/let-him-go/

Saturday, November 7th
L' Art de Recevoir At-Home Fundraising Affair
Join the Coral Gables Community Foundation and event chairs Sissy DeMaria-Koehne and Lauren Harrison Brown on Saturday, November 7th for L' Art de Recevoir, an unprecedented night at home, à la maison, in support of the Coral Gables Community Foundation. In the spirit of ensuring the peace of mind of our participants, hosts and hostesses from around the City Beautiful will receive guests in the comfort of their own homes. L' Art de Recevoir will continue our time-honored tradition for the City Beautiful while benefiting the pivotal outreach efforts of the Coral Gables Community Foundation. Tickets start at $1,000. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/l-art-de-recevoir-tickets-108746447552

Sunday, November 8 at 4pm
Seraphic Fire - Music of Love and Plague
The musical portion of Still. Here., Seraphic Fire’s November 8th, 2020 concert program is divided into three acts dealing with fear, longing, and hope, respectively. Aside from the first work on the program, composers are English or Italian. Each lived during a particularly plague-and-epidemic-disease-ridden time for their homelands, a period from the beginning of the 16th century to the middle of the 17th century. One of the pieces to be performed in this November presentation is Lamento Della Ninfa (from Madrigali guerrieri et amorosi). Claudio Monteverdi contended with plague in Venice at the height of his career and was inspired to write this beautiful music. Purchase tickets for this online performance. https://www.seraphicfire.org/performances/season-s/

Tuesday, November 10 at 7pm
Miami Book Fair - Les Standiford - Miami Noir: The Classics
Standiford has turned his eye toward the outstanding noir fiction of yesteryear with this long-awaited sequel to 2006's best-selling Miami Noir, offering classic noir from Elmore Leonard, Zora Neale Hurston, Damon Runyon, Lester Dent, and many more, with Preston L. Allen, Carolina Garcia-Aguilera, Vicki Hendricks, John Dufresne, David Beaty, T.J. MacGregor, and Lynne Barrett. Live via CrowdCast. https://www.crowdcast.io/e/miaminoirclassics/register

Starts November 15
Miami Book Fair 2020 Online
Book Fair co-founder Mitchell Kaplan, owner of Books & Books, announces the return of Miami Book Fair as a virtual series of events. The 2020 Miami Book Fair, which has grown to be the largest literary gathering in the US, will host more than 300 authors from all over the world in conversation -- all virtual, all safe, all unique, all free -- starting November 15. https://www.miamibookfair.com

Starting Saturday, November 28
Miracle Theatre Benefit - A Christmas Carol
Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre and producer Hunter Arnold kick off the holiday season with a special filmed version of Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic A Christmas Carol starring one of the finest stage actors of our time, Tony winner Jefferson Mays. This streaming video event will benefit Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre as well as other community, amateur, regional theaters across the country which have been devastated by the pandemic. Tickets for A Christmas Carol are now available to purchase online. 

Starting Saturday, December 5
Actors' Playhouse Reopens Miracle Theatre for Madeline's Christmas
"In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines." So begins this delightful story of Madeline's Christmas. The day begins like any other day for the girls and their caretaker Miss Clavel, but soon ends in disaster when everyone but Madeline gets the flu. Saddened that they may not be able to go home for Christmas, the girls and Miss Clavel take to their beds. Can Madeline save the day for everyone with the assistance of a mysterious Rug Merchant? Discover the answer in this delightful musical based on the popular book series by Ludwig Bemelmans. The Miracle Theatre is located at 280 Miracle Mile. Special Holiday Performance on Sunday, December 20 at 5pm. For complete details, call 305-444-9293. http://www.actorsplayhouse.org

Tropical Audubon Society Webinar Presentations
For the latest rare bird sightings, check Tropical Audubon’s Rare Bird Update. If you missed these recent live webinar presentations, here are the links to watch them on YouTube. Bird Migration in South Florida. Exotic Birds of South Florida.

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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