Greetings,

We wish all our friends and neighbors a very healthy, prosperous and happy new year!

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

Robert and Robin Burr

Modern & Contemporary Cuban Art from the Island & the Diaspora
Cernuda Arte presents a new group exhibition of 20th century masters and contemporary artists. The showcase of paintings, drawings and sculptures includes more than 230 artworks by over 40 renowned artists. Featured on display, groups of works by René Portocarrero, Carlos Enríquez, Víctor Manuel and Eduardo Abela. Showing from the contemporary camp, works by Roberto Fabelo, Tomás Sánchez, Alfredo Sosabravo, Manuel Mendive, Clara Morera and Lilian Garcia-Roig. The gallery allows for a maximum of one family group per floor of each of our two buildings. Masks and hand sanitizers are available for visitors upon request. Cernuda Arte is located at 3155 Ponce, Monday through Friday from 10:30am to 6:30pm. Saturdays from noon to 6:30pm. https://secure.cernudaarte.com

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

Fountain at Granada Boulevard and Alhambra Circle

Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations ©  Robin and Robert Burr.

Bellmónt Spanish Restaurant
Sergio Catalina Bellmónt and Claudia Romero run a first-class restaurant featuring the best of his native town of Madrid, Spain -- with live entertainment consisting of flamenco dancers and musicians. Start with an appetizer of Ibérico ham, the ultimate expression of the region, along with the Manchego cheese platter. Close your eyes -- you're back in Madrid. The Tabla Mixta platter is a great sampler. The assortment of house patés is a delight. You could dine on tapas all evening: grilled lobster, langostines, calamari, pulpo, baby eels, garlic shrimp. Sergio is famous for his Suckling Pig roasted in the wood fired oven. The stone grilled specialties are amazing with bone in rib eye, baby lamb chops, chicken supreme, pork loin, spanish sausage. From the sea: Codfish with black risotto, Sea Bass, and trout are recommended. Finish with a traditional almond or apple tart, nougat ice cream, Crema Catalana, caramel covered flan, bread pudding in wine, or whiskey cake. The wine selection is quite good. Bellmónt Spanish Restaurant is located at 339 Miracle Mile. Call 786-502-4684. https://www.bellmontrestaurant.com

Extended Run through January 6
Wonder Woman 1984 at Gables Cinema
Diana Prince lives quietly among mortals in the vibrant, sleek 1980s -- an era of excess driven by the pursuit of having it all. Though she's come into her full powers, she maintains a low profile by curating ancient artifacts, and only performing heroic acts incognito. But soon, Diana will have to muster all of her strength, wisdom and courage as she finds herself squaring off against Maxwell Lord and the Cheetah, a villainess who possesses superhuman strength and agility. WW84 stars Gal Gadot, Kristen Wiig, Chris Pine and Pedro Pascal. Tickets are $12.75 and under. Cinema members pay only $8. Order tickets online. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/wonder-woman-1984/

Last Weekend to Experience
A Christmas Carol
Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre and producer Hunter Arnold present 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 benefits 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.

Thursday, December 31
New Year's Eve Gala Dinner
Bellmónt Spanish Restaurant presents an evening celebrating all good things to come in the New Year -- a special farewell to 2020 Five-Course Prix-Fixe menu starting at 9pm. The highlight of the evening will be a beautiful live performance on the outdoor terrace: Pasión Flamenca with four talented artists from Cuba and Spain. Price per person is $260, including a five-course dinner, one bottle of Champagne per couple, twelve grapes per guest, party favors, tip, and taxes. https://www.bellmontrestaurant.com/events/new-years-eve-dinner-with-outdoor-show-pasion-flamenca/

Starting January 8
Actors' Playhouse Winter Conservatory
From January 23 to March 8, kids from 5 to 18 years old can participate in the acting classes taught at Miracle Theatre. Let’s Make Believe (Ages 5-8); Musical Theatre (Ages 6-12); Lights, Camera, Action (Ages 8-12); and Advanced Musical Theatre Workshop (Ages 10-18) are held on Saturdays. On Mondays, adult classes at Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Levels are offered. Private Audition Coaching with Actors’ Playhouse Artistic Director David Arisco is offered by appointment. Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre is located at 280 Miracle Mile. Call 305-444-9293. https://www.actorsplayhouse.org/theatre-classes/

Sunday, January 10 at 2pm
The Barnacle, The Growing Up Years
Marlin Ebbert presents a short documentary -- The Barnacle: The Growing Up Years -- featuring interviews with Bill and Charlie Munroe, reminiscing about growing up at The Barnacle historic homesite in Coconut Grove. This live stream meeting on Zoom will include an interactive discussion with Marlin Ebbert and BIll Munroe. Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade members and friends, as well as the general public, are invited to join in, starting at 2pm on Sunday, January 10th. https://www.mpnod.org/events/jan-10-the-barnacle-the-growing-up-years/

Saturday, February 6 at 4pm
Seraphic Fire - In Pursuit of Peace
Exploring humanity’s continual quest for peace through the music of American composers Steve Reich and Samuel Barber, Seraphic Fire sets the anonymous poems of Irish monks from the 8th to the 13th centuries to music composed in the 20th century. Samuel Barber’s Hermit Songs are a meditation on solitude, isolation, and the simple joys of life. A special rebroadcast of the 2016 performance of Reich’s The Desert Music by Seraphic Fire and New World Symphony, conducted by Patrick Quigley, raises the duality of war and peace and questions the lengths humankind will go to achieve its goals. https://www.seraphicfire.org

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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