Greetings {name},

Sunday, July 25 will be Parents' Day, offering recognition for the role they play in their children’s lives.

As always, make plans to enjoy the great outdoors in our little city. Walk down Miracle Mile, experience the live theatre and the best movies, browse the book stores, look into the art galleries and meet up with friends at the restaurants. Visit the parks and public spaces to appreciate the bounties of nature. 

Enjoy the best of Coral Gables in the coming days.

Robert and Robin Burr

Now On Exhibition

Cundo Bermúdez Focus Exhibit at Cernuda Arte

The exhibition Cundo Bermúdez (1914-2008) Oils, Watercolors, Sculptures, and Lithographs: 11 artworks, 1942 to 2006, highlights a breadth of work by the Vanguardia master across six decades of his artistic career. From intimate portraiture to stunning bronze sculpture, his works are energized by a palette of bold primary colors and detailed by delicate lines reminiscent of stained glass. Currently on view at Cernuda Arte. Photos of the exhibit and information on the works can also be found on the gallery’s website. Cernuda Arte Gallery is located at 3155 Ponce. Call 305-461-1050. http://www.cernudaarte.com/

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

historic Coral Gables City Hall

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Weekends until August 1

The Jungle Book at Miracle Theatre

Written and composed by Mark Alan Pence, and based on the collection of stories by Rudyard Kipling, the Actors' Playhouse presents a delightful performance of Jungle Book on Saturdays at 2pm and Sundays at 3pm. The jungle springs to life in a music-filled spectacle that chronicles young Mowgli’s adventures growing up in the animal kingdom. The Miracle Theatre is located at 280 Miracle Mile. Call 305-444-9293. https://www.actorsplayhouse.org/childrens-theatre/

Thursday, July 15 at 7:30pm

New World Symphony Fellows

Join in Creative Classics with Bravura! when New World Symphony Fellows Elizabeth Lu (flute), James Riggs (oboe), Kelsi Doolittle (clarinet), Julia Paine (bassoon), and Corbin Castro (French horn) surround listeners with sounds of the concert hall through music of Alexander Zemlinsky, Samuel Barber, Maurice Ravel, Astor Piazzolla, and György Ligeti. The Community Arts Program in Coral Gables is presented by Coral Gables United Church of Christ at 3010 De Soto Blvd. Call 305-448-7421 x153. https://communityartsprogram.org/2021-virtual-summer-concert-series/

Friday, July 16 at 7pm

Magical Park After Dark Digital Playground

The world’s first digital playground returns to Coral Gables at Phillips Park, located 90 Menores Avenue. The kids will love to explore different virtual realities. First, download the Magical Park app on your smartphone or tablet. All registered players will receive glow sticks to enhance the magic and those that complete levels will win prizes. Please bring your own headphones to access audio-play mode. Reserve your free ticket at playgables.com. https://www.coralgables.com/events/60809/

Now Playing

Summer of 85 at Gables Cinema

When Alexis (Félix Lefebvre) capsizes off the coast of Normandy, David (Benjamin Voisin) comes to the rescue and soon opens the younger boy’s eyes to a new horizon of friendship, art, and sexual bliss. David’s worldly demeanor and Jewish heritage deliver an ardent jolt to Alexis’s traditional, working-class upbringing. After Alexis begins working at the seaside shop owned by David’s mother (Valeria Bruni Tedeschi), the two lovers steal every possible moment for a fugitive kiss, a motorcycle ride, or a trip to the cinema. Their relationship is soon rocked by a host of challenges, including an unexpected sexual rival (Philippine Velge) and a romantic oath that transcends life itself. Official Selection of the 2020 Cannes, Toronto, and San Sebastián Film Festivals. Coral Gables Art Cinema is located at 260 Aragon. Call 786-385-9689 or visit the web site for details. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/summer-of-85/

Saturday, July 17 from 10am to 12:30pm

Introduction To Beekeeping

Join Daniel Calzadilla, a passionate apiarist, and Virginia Ansaldi, an enthusiastic environmental educator, for a 2-hour informative and hands-on workshop on Beekeeping. Understand the ins and outs of pollination and the critical role of bees and all pollinators in ecosystem services and agriculture. Learn how to begin your apiary -- the equipment needed, rules and regulations, and what to expect in your first year. Then, enjoy a plant walk of the Fairchild’s South Florida Butterfly Garden to ID the best plants for pollinators and how to build a habitat for all pollinators. Finish with a surprise fun activity. Members $45; Non-members $55. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road. Call 305-667-1651. https://fairchildgarden.org/eventon/introduction-to-bee-keeping/

Saturday and Tuesday

Felliini - 8 1/2

In his second collaboration with Fellini, Marcello Mastroianni plays Guido, a filmmaker suffering from "director's block." Amid artistic and marital difficulties, he has lost interest in his new sci-fi film that includes veiled autobiographical references. He struggles to work half-heartedly with flashbacks and dreams intruding into his reality. Paul Mazursky (Alex in Wonderland), Bob Fosse (All That Jazz) and Woody Allen (Stardust Memories) have added personal footnotes to Fellini's opus. Winner of the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film and a constant presence on prestigious compilations of the greatest films of all time, a sampling of accolades suffice to guarantee its pedigree. Coral Gables Art Cinema is located at 260 Aragon. Call 786-385-9689 or visit the web site for details. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/otto-e-mezzo/

Saturday and Sunday

Nosferatu the Vampyre

Werner Herzog’s only horror film is as rich with artistry and tragedy as his most grounded, human work. It is 1850 in the beautiful, perfectly-kept town of Wismar. Jonathan Harker (Bruno Ganz, Wings of Desire, Downfall) is leaving on a long journey over the Carpathian Mountains to finalize real estate arrangements with a wealthy nobleman. His wife Lucy (Posession's Isabelle Adjani) begs him not to go and is troubled by a strong premonition of danger. Coral Gables Art Cinema is located at 260 Aragon. Call 786-385-9689 or visit the web site for details. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/nosferatu-the-vampyre/

Monday, July 19 at 6pm

Neighborhood Meeting: Firehouse Number 4

Attend a neighborhood meeting for the benefit of the neighbors and residents of the area near the Cocoplum Woman's Club to learn and discuss the proposed Fire House No. 4 on Sunset Drive. The City of Coral Gables is considering changing the land use and site plan approval of Fire House No. 4 between Trionfo Street and Nervia Streets. The location is between other civic buildings of Riviera Presbyterian Church on the east, and Cocoplum Women’s Club on the west. This public meeting takes place at the Police and Fire Headquarters Community Meeting Room at 2151 Salzedo Street, First Floor. For more details, email: planning@coralgables.com

Thursday, July 22 at 7:30pm

Zach Barthlolomew Trio

Tune in for La Fiesta: A Tribute to Chick Corea! by the Zach Bartholomew Trio, featuring Zach Bartholomew (piano), Marty Quinn (bass), and Rodolfo Zuniga (drums). The group delivers an endearing musical celebration remembering this legendary jazz icon. More Info.

Saturday, July 31 from 1 to 3pm

Chess Club at the Library

Ever wanted to learn how to play chess? Meet up with fellow chess enthusiasts for chess lessons open to kids, teens and adults. If you already know how to play, sharpen your chess skills by challenging others. Face masks/coverings and social distancing are recommended. Seats are limited. The temporary location of the Gables Library is 308 Miracle Mile. Registration is required. Call 305-442-8706. Ages 8 years and up. 

https://mdpls.org/event/5317292

Saturday, July 31 at 8pm

Summer Cabaret Concert at Deering Estate

The Summer Cabaret Concert Series features musical performances inside the historic Great Hall at the Deering Estate. The 2021 series kicks off on Saturday, July 31 with multi-award winning pianist, singer and composer Fanni Sárközy. The cost is $100 per table, plus tax. Each table accommodates up to four attendees. Tickets are available online. The Deering Estate at Cutler is located at 16701 S.W. 72nd Avenue. Call 305-235-1668 x233. http://www.deeringestate.org

August 5 to 12

Miami Theatre Works debuts at Gables Cinema

A new semi-professional summer theatre company is setting up shop in the community and they've announced their premiere performances at Coral Gables Art Cinema. Miami Theatre Works will present [title of show] on the first two weekends of August, an off-beat musical about two guys writing a musical about two guys writing a musical. Consisting of only four actors and a pianist, the show takes a hilarious look at the pleasures and perils of attempting to write a new, original Broadway Musical. It follows the true story of creators and cast members Jeff Bowen and Hunter Bell alongside their female castmates Susan Blackwell and Heidi Blickenstaff as they all navigate the truth and insanity of building a musical from the ground up. Group tickets are available upon request. Call 786-505-7903. https://www.miamitheatreworks.com/our-shows

August 18 to September 12

¡FUÁCATA! One Woman Show

Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre presents ¡FUÁCATA! or A Latina’s Guide to Surviving the Universe a humorous one-woman tour de force starring Elena María García. The play brings more than 20 Latina women to glorious life on stage by weaving together tales of love, marriage, immigration, and identity through eccentric stories and whimsical song. The Miracle Theatre is located at 280 Miracle Mile. Actors' Playhouse presents performances on Wednesday through Saturday evenings at 8pm, plus Sunday at 3pm. For complete details, call 305-444-9293. https://www.actorsplayhouse.org/mainstage/

Last Weekend
Jurassic World Springs to Life at Fairchild
Make plans to experience Jurassic Garden at Fairchild before it closes on August 1. Discover life-size dinosaurs surrounded by our major collection of cycads and other living plants from the Prehistoric World. Ask about the Roar & Explore Walking Tours; Dino Discovery Carts; and Expedition Discovery. https://fairchildgarden.org/events/jurassic-garden/

Now Open

Poolside Dining - Cascade at The Biltmore

The stunning atmosphere of the Biltmore Hotel's Cascade poolside dining is once again open to the public, offering lunch and afternoon tapas from 11:30am to 4pm. For starters, try the Bang Bang Shrimp with spicy mayo, the Crab Cakes with saffron aioli or the Ceviche Trio. The Caesar Salad with shaved Parmesan can be enhanced with Roasted Shrimp, Grilled Chicken, Grilled Steak, Avocado, Crab Cake or Seared Tuna. The Lobster Taco is a delightful original casual creation and the impressive Dual Lobster Tail entrée is poached in butter. https://www.biltmorehotel.com/dining/

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