Greetings,

The City of Coral Gables Division of Emergency Management is coordinating closely with Miami-Dade County, the Florida Department of Health, and community health partners to provide access to vaccination for our residents. For details, use this link: https://www.coralgables.com/COVID-19Testing

Coming up, Monday, March 1 will be the first day of Women's History Month.

Make plans to enjoy the great outdoors in our little city. Walk down Miracle Mile, visit the parks. Stay safe, and enjoy the best of Coral Gables in the coming days.

Robert and Robin Burr

Every Sunday
Biltmore Sunday Brunch
The Biltmore is unveiling an A La Carte Sunday Brunch experience, with first seating at 10am. Enjoy an array of delicious breakfast and lunch boards featuring all of your favorite hot and cold selections. Reserve your table today and enjoy their new Sunday brunch experience at the Biltmore. Seating is limited. Second seating at noon; third seating at 2pm. Call 877-752-2171. Please reserve in advance.

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

Hotel LaPalma

Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations ©  Robin and Robert Burr.

Doc B's Restaurant and Bar
A great place to meet with friends, Doc B's features an adventurous menu of all-American delights, with a clever wine list, assortments of beers and ciders, and their own signature cocktails. Readers love the candied bacon, chicken and waffle and Chimichurri Steak and Eggs for brunch. For starters and sharing, try the Iron Skillet Mac & Cheese, Grilled California Artichokes or One Pound Angry Meatball.

The Ahi Salad is a favorite and the ten inch pizzas are well done. Burgers are the house specialty, and the steak sandwich is a nice upgrade. The Buttermilk Fried Chicken (entree or sandwich) is a winner. Danish Barbecue Ribs, Dijon Soy Glazed Salmon and Chicken Kebabs round out the menu. Among the Wok Bowls, a Marinated Filet Mignon is hard to beat.

Finish with Rob's Double Decker Chocolate Cake or the quirky Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cheesecake.

Doc B's is located at 301 Miracle Mile. Call 786-864-1220. https://docbsrestaurant.com

Until March 14
Illuminate Coral Gables
A world-class art exhibition in downtown Coral Gables created for specific outdoor locations, Illuminate Coral Gables will be on view until March 14. Curated by Lance Fung, Catherine Cathers, Jennifer Easton and Rosie Gordon Wallace, the exhibition will feature eight projects incorporating video projections, sculpture and art installations by a stellar group of local, national, and international artists including Kiki Smith and Cai Guo-Qiang. http://illuminatecoralgables.org

Thursday, February 18 at 7:30pm
How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying
J. Pierpont Finch (Robert Morse) is a lowly window cleaner with dreams of making it big in the business world. After finding a copy of the book, "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," Finch decides to apply the tactics in the book to his own life. Soon, he's working as a mail-room clerk at the World Wide Wicket Company and quickly fighting his way up the corporate ladder with relative ease in this quirky musical based on the hit Broadway production. Featuring a score by Frank Loesser and original choreography by Bob Fosse. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/how-to-succeed-in-business/

Starts Friday, February 19
Nomadland at Gables Cinema
Following the economic collapse of a company town in rural Nevada, Fern (Frances McDormand) packs her van and sets off on the road exploring a life outside of conventional society as a modern-day nomad. The third feature film from director Chloé Zhao (The Rider), Nomadland features real nomads Linda May, Swankie and Bob Wells as Fern’s mentors and comrades in her exploration through the vast landscape of the American West. A sweeping panoramic portrait of the American nomadic spirit set on the trail of seasonal migratory labor, the film is a road movie for our times, now doubly relevant and resonant in this moment of redefinition and change. Winner of the People's Choice Award at the Toronto Film Festival, the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, and Best Picture at the Gotham Independent Film Awards. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/nomadland/

Friday, February 19 at 7pm
Jennings and Keller at The Barnacle
Enjoy an encore performance by Jennings and Keller at the Barnacle Historic Home Park from 7 to 9pm. This award-winning Florida duo offers up 21st Century Americana with influences in folk, jazz, and roots music, fusing many different musical elements into a unique eclectic style that is refreshingly diverse. The gate opens one hour before show time. Tickets much be purchased online in advance -- $20 per person and $18 for Members of The Barnacle Society. Call Jessica Cabral at 305-442-6866.

Friday, February 19 at 7:30pm
Henry Mancini Orchestra Celebrates Mancini
Enjoy the Frost School’s Mancini Orchestra special virtual celebration of Henry Mancini with Shelly Berg and Scott Flavin. It's an evening filled with original arrangements by the maestro himself. Additional contributions by multi-GRAMMY nominated musician, composer, pianist Shelly Berg, with past and present Artistic Directors of HMI including multi Grammy-winning composer/musician and orchestra leader Maria Schneider and former Managing Director of HMI Steve Guerra. https://events.miami.edu/event/hmi-orchestra

Saturday, from 8am to 2pm
Coral Gables Farmers' Market
Every Saturday through March 27 the community Farmers Market presents fresh produce, prepared foods, baked goods, flowers and workshops for all ages from 8am to 2pm at City Hall. Be safe. Wear a mask. https://www.coralgables.com/farmers-market-at-merrick-park

Saturday, February 20 at 2pm
Wizard Of Oz - Live On Stage
After a tornado whisks her away to the magical land of OZ, young Kansas farm girl Dorothy Gale teams up with a Scarecrow, a Tin Woodsman and a Cowardly Lion to avoid the clutches of the Wicked Witch of the West to find the mighty Wizard who can send her home. Originally produced by the award-winning Prince Street Players, this funny and clever musical is sure to entertain both the largest and smallest of munchkins. https://www.actorsplayhouse.org/childrens-theatre/

Saturday, February 20 at 6pm
Toy Story 4 at Kerdyk Family Park
Movies Under the Gables Moonlight presents a family-fun outdoor movie event -- Pixar's Toy Story 4. When a new toy called "Forky" joins Sheriff Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the gang, a road trip alongside old and new friends reveals how big the world can be for a toy. William H. Kerdyk Family Park is located at 6611 Yumuri Street. Purchase tickets in advance. http://www.playgables.com

Saturday, February 20 at 7:30pm
Frost Orchestras - The Bourgeois and the Emperor
Join two of Classical music's most celebrated artists in a magical evening of Ravel, Straus, and Beethoven performed by the Frost Symphony Orchestra and Frost Chamber Orchestra, with special guest pianist Santiago Rodriguez, who is hailed as “one of the finest pianists in the world” by the Baltimore Sun and the award-winning Gerard Schwarz as conductor. https://events.miami.edu/event/The-Bourgeois-and-the-Emperor

Sunday, February 21 at 2pm
Charles H. Baker and Java Head
The Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade historical society welcomes members and friends to an online presentation about the life of world travelers and celebrated bon vivants Charles and Pauline Baker, creators of the famed Java Head residence on the Coral Gables Waterway. Charles Henry Baker Jr. was an American author best known for his culinary and cocktail writings. During prohibition, Charles Baker traveled the world in search of exotic alcoholic beverages in addition to interesting people with whom he could share them. The Gentleman’s Companion: The Exotic Drinking Book is the summation of Baker’s drinking experiences abroad. https://www.mpnod.org/events/feb-21-charles-h-baker-and-java-head/

Sunday, February 21 Deadline
Young Talent Big Dreams - Search For Miami’s Top Talent
Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, together with presenting sponsor The Children’s Trust, are proud to present the 11th season of Young Talent Big Dreams -- the most widespread, local free youth talent competition in Miami-Dade County. The talent competition features a total of six individual categories including pop/rock/rap vocals, musical theatre/jazz standards/classical vocals, dance, musical instrument, original spoken word, and original vocal and/or instrumental composition. https://www.actorsplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021_YTBD_English_Final.pdf

Sunday, February 21 at 4pm
Frost Bands - Prelude, Fugue and Riffs
Featuring a wide variety of musical styles spanning numerous cultures and time periods, this concert has something for everyone, including Leonard Bernstein’s Prelude, Fugue, and Riffs starring faculty soloists Martin Bejerano (piano) and Margaret Donaghue-Flavin (clarinet). Join conductor, Robert Carnochan and the students of Frost for an afternoon of exciting music. https://events.miami.edu/event/frost_bands-011

Monday, February 22 at 7:30pm
Frost Choral Studies — Celebration of Song
Enjoy a night with the Frost graduate student conductors as they perform their conducting recitals. The Frost Chorale, Bella Voce, Symphonic Choir, and Chamber Singers will each perform a set of music, prepared and conducted by our incredible graduate students. The repertoire will include works from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, and Modern periods. The choirs will perform pieces by Joel Thompson, Zanaida Robles, Dale Trumbore, Rosephanye Powell, Joseph Haydn, Giacomo Carrissimi, Chiara Cozzolani, and Brittney Boykin. https://events.miami.edu/event/frost-choral

Tuesday, February 23 at 9am
City Commission Meeting
The City of Coral Gables Commission Regular Meeting begins at 9am. While the City is back to live in-person meetings, members of the public are still required to participate via the Zoom platform. Here is a link to the published agenda. Members of the public may join the meeting via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/3054466800

Tuesday, February 23 at 7:30pm
Frost Music Signature Series - Isaiah Sharkey
He has worked with, recorded, and toured as lead guitarist with several world-renown and Grammy award-winning artists including John Mayer, Patti Labelle, Christopher Martin of Coldplay, Paul Simon, Ruben Studdard, and many others. Isaiah Sharkey fuses together his background in rock, gospel, jazz, R&B, blues, and funk to create an original sound with an unmistakable dose of soul. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBHV07hj5IkmAgWI9ghL1gg

Thursday, February 25 at 7:30pm
Frost Studio Jazz Band Swings!
The Frost Studio Jazz Band with director Stephen Guerra, Jr. lights up the stage with pure fire performing the music of Slide Hampton, Benny Carter, Mary Lou Williams, and Frank Foster. https://events.miami.edu/event/frost-sjb

Tuesday, March 2 - 6:30 to 8:30pm
Public Participation: Traffic Calming
Citizens are requested to share ideas on Traffic Calming Solutions during a Zoom platform workshop for Zone 4 -- south of Bird Road (S.W. 40 St.) and north of US-1 -- on Tuesday, March 2 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Contact Melissa De Zayas at 786-494-0996. https://cocg-multimodal-transportation-cggis.hub.arcgis.com

Seraphic Saturday Podcast - Episode 8
The 8th episode of the Seraphic Saturday Podcast features Artistic Director Patrick Quigley leading us on a listening tour of two important American works: Samuel Barber’s Hermit Songs, and Steve Reich’s The Desert Music. 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/Blog/

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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