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. Then, Read Across America Day will follow on Tuesday, March 2.

Turn the clocks forward on Sunday, March 14 at 2am for Daylight Savings Time.

Wednesday, March 17 will be Saint Patrick's Day.

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

Matheson Hammock Beach and Pool

Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations ©  Robin and Robert Burr.

Antonio Bachour Bakery and Restaurant
The undisputed king of pastries, Antonio Bachour made his mark by perfecting his exquisite creations at leading restaurants in Puerto Rico, New York and Miami, winning all the top awards. Bachour opened his flagship bakery and restaurant in Coral Gables in the spring of 2019. His signature Viennoiserie, Petit Gateux, Bonbons and Macarons are unmatched in terms of form and flavor. 

Breakfast favorites include guava and cheese pancakes, Croque Madame, croissant french toast, Eggs Benedict and the Bachour Egg Sandwich. The specialty coffee selection is splendid, along with a custom blended tea. 

The all-day menu features arepa fritters, a local burrata, and wagyu sliders. Salads are a specialty, with a standout Seafood Causa Salad -- yellow potato causa, soft poached shrimp, tuna salad, salmon ceviche, crispy quinoa. The sandwiches and tartines (chicken curry) make a great lunch selection. 

Main dish recommendations from readers include the local deep fried whole fish, a 45-day aged New York strip loin, the slow roasted bone-in short ribs and Beef Bolognese. 

Bachour Bakery and Restaurant is located at 2020 Salzedo, open from 7am to 10pm Tuesday to Saturday and until 5pm on Sundays and Mondays. Call 305-203-0552. https://www.antoniobachour.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

Live In Theater
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/

In The Virtual Screening Room

Days of the Bagnold Summer - Available Virtually 2/26
Single motherhood and Metallica collide in this sweet and funny coming-of-age story. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/days-of-the-bagnold-summer/

Sin - Available Virtually 2/26
A gripping historical drama about the profound humanity by Michelangelo, a legend of the Renaissance. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/sin/

Friday, February 26 from 7 to 9pm
Barkyard Theatre at The Barnacle Series: Best in Show
Well-behaved pups are invited to enjoy the classic dog comedy Best in Show on the lawn of the Barnacle Historic State Park. Price of admission is $25 per person. Each person may bring a maximum of two dogs with them. Concessions are available for purchase, including soft drinks, prosecco, candy, and popcorn for the humans, and doggie treats from Bullie Bites. The Barnacle is located at 3485 Main Highway. Call 305-442-6866. Purchase tickets in advance online. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/barkyard-theatre-at-the-barnacle-series-best-in-show-tickets-140950357313

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

Continues Through March 14
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/

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

Friday, March 5 at 5pm
Rap and Redemption on Death Row
UM Frost Music - Join Dr. Mark Katz, John P. Barker Distinguished Professor of Music at UNC, as he xplores the life and work of Alim Braxton, aka Rrome Alone, a rapper on North Carolina’s Death Row. For Braxton, music is the key to self-therapy. Using the prison telephone as his microphone, he collaborates with producers on the outside who record his vocals and provide beats for his rhymes. The purpose of this talk is twofold: to introduce a musician who seeks both redemption and justice through his music, and to offer reflections on the ethics of a white, privileged scholar working with a Black man awaiting execution. This talk will be given with Braxton’s knowledge and with his permission. https://events.miami.edu/event/Rap-and-Redemption-on-Death-Row

Friday & Saturday, March 5 & 6 at 7:30pm
Masquerade 2021! — Frost Opera Theater Performance
Enjoy seven short operatic masterworks performed live by Frost Opera Theater, including Les Malheurs d'Orphée, Hin und Zurück, A Hand of Bridge, and more. Alan Johnson, program and music director; Jeffrey Buchman, stage director. Live on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvQCdhZBgjw

Tuesday, March 9 at 7:30pm
Frost Concert Jazz Band — Music from Home
This concert features some spectacular music from UM Frost School of Music's very own faculty, such as professors John Daversa and Dafnis Prieto. Very special guest, Roxana Amed sings a beautiful arrangement of Cucurrucucú Paloma by Frost arranger and composer, Alberto De La Reguera. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7u9C2tBabWI

Tuesday, March 9 at 7pm
Hemingway, the Sea and Cuba
Presented by South Florida PBS, The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, and FIU’s Casa Cuba, join an hour-long discussion with the filmmakers and special guests, featuring clips from the new PBS three-part series, Hemingway, a film by Ken Burns. With Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, Cristina Garcia, Brin-Jonathan Butler and Ann Bocock. Hemingway premieres on PBS stations April 5 to 7, 2021. Webinar Registration: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rp7ljKjLS5uMzUg-dQ-8hQ

Streaming April 2 to 6
The Belle of Amherst - Emily Dickinson
Palm Beach Dramaworks Producing Artistic Director William Hayes and Actors’ Playhouse Artistic Director David Arisco are pleased to announce a virtual coproduction of The Belle of Amherst, William Luce’s one-woman play based on the life of poet Emily Dickinson from 1830 to 1886, and set in her Amherst, Massachusetts home. The 1976 play makes use of her work, diaries, and letters to recollect her encounters with the significant people in her life -- family, close friends, and acquaintances. It balances the agony of her seclusion with the brief bright moments when she was able to experience some joy. Margery Lowe portrays the enigmatic poet and Hayes directs. Tickets are $30 and all proceeds will benefit PBD and Actors' Playhouse, supplying much-needed revenue at a time when the theatres are earning no income. Once a ticket is purchased, the play can be viewed at the ticket holder’s convenience any time from April 2nd through April 6th. https://www.palmbeachdramaworks.org/program/artaffair

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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