Greetings {name},

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

The City Of Miami celebrates the 125th Anniversary on July 31 with a host of special events.

Thursday August 19 is National Aviation Day, observed in the United States on August 19 each year to celebrate the history and development of the aviation. It coincides with the birthday of Orville Wright who, together with his brother Wilbur, made significant contributions to powered flight.

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

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

Coral Gables Youth Center Rotunda at Sunset

This Week

Corpse Flower to Blossom at Fairchild

Known affectionately as Mr. Stinky Jr., the infamous corpse flower (titan arum)  is scheduled to open this week at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road. Call 305-667-1651. https://www.fairchildgarden.org

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.

Now Playing through July 29

Le Cercle Rouge at Gables Cinema

Impassive faces, snap-brim hats, dangling cigarettes, sunglasses after dark, raincoats without rain... We’re unmistakably in the world of Melville, master of fate-haunted French gangster picture (Le Doulos, Bob Le Flambeur, Le Samouraï), here bringing together four archetypal tough guys for their appointment with destiny: prisoner-in-transit Gian Maria Volonté (Christ Stopped at Eboli); relentless Inspector Mattei (played by French comedy legend Bourvil); ex-cop Yves Montand; and Alain Delon (La Piscine, Mr. Klein), shrugging off two murder attempts on his first day out of the joint. The four join forces for a meticulously planned heist, a silent tour-de-force in the grand movie tradition of Topkapi, It’s the perfect follow-up to our “splash hit” La Piscine, starring Delon. 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/le-cercle-rouge/

Friday, July 23 at 1pm

Fredrik Backman - Anxious People: A Novel

An instant number one New York Times bestseller, the new novel from the author of A Man Called Ove is Anxious People. Looking at real estate isn’t usually a life-or-death situation, but an apartment open house becomes just that when a failed bank robber bursts in and takes a group of strangers hostage. https://booksandbooks.com/event/27597/

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. 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/

Friday, July 23 at 7:30pm

Julie K. Brown - Perversion of Justice

Enjoy an in-person evening with Julie K. Brown, discussing Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story, with Ana Navarro at The Sanctuary of the Arts. A book purchase is required. For many years, billionaire Jeffrey Epstein’s penchant for teenage girls was an open secret in the high society of Palm Beach, Florida, and Upper East Side, Manhattan. Charged in 2008 with soliciting prostitution from minors, Epstein was treated with unheard of leniency, dictating the terms of his non-prosecution. The media virtually ignored the failures of the criminal justice system, and Epstein’s friends and business partners brushed the allegations aside. But when in 2017 the U.S Attorney who approved Epstein’s plea deal, Alexander Acosta, was chosen by President Trump as Labor Secretary, reporter Julie K. Brown was compelled to ask questions. Perversion of Justice builds on Brown’s original award-winning series, showing the power of truth, the value of local reportage, and the tenacity of one woman in the face of the deep-seated corruption of powerful men. The Sanctuary of the Arts is located at 410 Andalusia Avenue. Call 305-859-4010. https://booksandbooks.com/event/in-person-perversion-of-justice-the-jeffrey-epstein-story-an-evening-with-julie-k-brown/

Saturday, July 24 at 10:30am

The Art Of Orchid Arrangement

Create your own beautiful, indoor-friendly orchid arrangement to enjoy for many weeks, if not, months. Learn about the uniqueness of phalaenopsis orchids and the basics of caring for orchids, along with care after plants bloom. This includes repotting orchids along with attaching plants to trees. All supplies will be provided. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road. Call 305-667-1651. https://www.fairchildgarden.org

Saturday, July 24  at 11am

Mango Brunch at Fairchild Garden

Enjoy interacting with and savoring mango-inspired specialty items from some of South Florida’s favorite local restaurants, plus a very special tasting of some unique mango varieties grown by Fairchild horticulturists at The Fairchild Farm, home to an extensive mango collection from the Tropical Fruit Program. This celebration will be hosted in the Arts Center. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road. Call 305-667-1651. https://fairchildgarden.org/miami-botanical-garden/mango-days-of-summer/

Saturday, July 24 at 7pm

Smiles On The Mile: A Night of Stand-Up Comedy

Live On Stage - put your hands together for comedians Flip Schultz, Adam Richmond and Chad Ridgely as The Miracle Theatre transforms into a comedy club for one special night of laughs. Limited tickets to the event are $20. Drinks will be available for purchase at the concession stand. This special event is for audiences aged 21 and over. The Miracle Theatre is located at 280 Miracle Mile. Call 305-444-9293. http://www.actorsplayhouse.org

Saturday, July 24 at 9pm

Attack the Block (35mm)

From the producers of Shaun of the Dead, Attack the Block is a fast, funny, frightening action adventure movie that pits a teen street gang against an invasion of savage alien monsters. It turns a London housing project into a sci-fi battleground, the low-income apartment complex into a fortress under siege. And it turns a crazy mix of tough street kids into a team of kick ass heroes. It's inner city versus outer space and it's going to explode. Attack the Block -- which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year -- became an instant cult classic and features breakout roles by both John Boyega (who went on to play Finn in the new Star Wars trilogy) and Jodie Whittaker (the first woman to play the Doctor in Doctor Who). 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/attack-the-block/

Sunday, July 25 at noon

Camilla Läckberg - Silver Tears

Books & Books and Miami Book Fair present a virtual Crowdcast event with Camilla Läckberg in conversation with Lisa Unger -- Silver Tears. In this bold, mesmerizing story of seduction, deceit, and female power, a woman’s secret cannot stay buried forever. Faye Adelheim is living a delicious lie. She is wealthy beyond imagination, she is the Chairman of her self-made global cosmetics brand, and her ex-husband, the monster who killed her beloved daughter Julienne, is living out the remainder of his days behind bars. But unbeknownst to journalists, police officers, and investors, and even the lovers she occasionally invites to her bed, Faye has a secret: her daughter is, in fact, alive and well and so is her mother, the woman Faye’s father was sentenced for allegedly killing years ago. Together, three generations of women have survived in hiding from the men who sought to destroy them. But unfortunately for Faye, cages are meant to be opened, pillow talk can lead to betrayal, and secrets always end in tears. Register online for free. https://booksandbooks.com/event/silver-tears-a-virtual-event-with-camilla-lackberg/

Sunday and Tuesday

Fitzcarraldo at Gables Cinema

Werner Herzog is the reigning champ of impossible real-life adventures undertaken in the name of cinema. And this masterpiece is the romantic flipside to Aguirre, the Wrath of God -- a backbreaking epic that ecstatically treads the line between a portrait of madness and a genuine expression of obsession. Fitzcarraldo fictionalizes the mad, true-life mission of South American rubber baron Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald to establish an opera house in the Peruvian jungle -- which can only be accomplished by hauling a gigantic river boat over a mountain. No special effects here: this is the real deal, with the impossible results executed before your eyes. 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/fitzcarraldo/

Monday, July 26 at 7pm

Norman Rosenthal and Bob Roth - Poetry RX

Books & Books and Miami Book Fair in collaboration with The David Lynch Foundation present "A Virtual Evening with Norman E. Rosenthal M.D." discussing Poetry Rx: How 50 Inspiring Poems Can Heal and Bring Joy To Your Life. Discover insights into love, sorrow, ecstasy and everything in between: Love in the moment or for a lifetime; love that is fulfilling or addictive; when to break up and how to survive when someone breaks up with you. This event is free and open to the public. https://booksandbooks.com/event/poetry-rx-a-virtual-evening-with-norman-e-rosenthal-m-d-bob-roth/

Thursday, July 29 at 7:30pm

Diego Melgar Trio with Vocalist Justine Garcia

In a program Day Dream: The Music of Strayhorn and Ellington!, using contemporary technologies and techniques the Diego Melgar Trio—Diego Melgar (guitar), Marty Quinn (bass), and Gibb Mandish (drums) -- with vocalist Justine Garcia  -- bring a unique lens to the timeless music of two, intertwined musical titans on YouTube. The Community Arts Program in Coral Gables is presented by Coral Gables United Church of Christ. Call 305-448-7421 x153. https://communityartsprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/4.-Diego-Melgar-Trio-July-29-2021-1.pdf

Friday, July 30 at 8pm

Mango Dinner at Fairchild Garden

Enjoy an exquisite dinner by your favorite Mango Gang Chef, the esteemed Cindy Hutson and exclusive partner, Cerveceria La Tropical in Wynwood. Chef Hutson will curate a Cuban-inspired menu infused with mangos in honor of the brewery’s Caribbean island namesake. La Tropical will also be hosting a beer and organic wine pairing with this multi-course meal. Before dinner, enjoy La Tropical’s signature brews, wine and live music. The Mango Dinner includes: Exclusive four-course menu curated by Chef Cindy Hutson, one-of-a-kind beer and wine tasting with La Tropical, live music and specialty cocktails. https://fairchildgarden.org/miami-botanical-garden/mango-days-of-summer/

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

Sunday, August 1 at 2pm

Miami's 125th Anniversary

At the Coral Gables Museum, historian Cesar A. Becerra is ready to debut his book on the occasion of Miami's 125th birthday, entitled Orange Blossom 2.0. Learn about Mary Brickell and the issue of "motherhood" of the city on this anniversary weekend of Miami's 125th -- starting at 2pm at the Coral Gables Museum. https://www.mpnod.org/events/august-1-cesar-becerra-miamis-125th-anniversary/

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/

Keep Coral Gables Beautiful

Battery Recycling - Pilot Program

Now there's a simple way to recycle used batteries. Keep Coral Gables Beautiful has launched a new year-round Battery Recycling Pilot Program, aligning with the City’s goal of reducing landfill waste and building a more resilient and sustainable community. Residents are encouraged to discard their batteries at the following locations. City Hall: 405 Biltmore Way, Main Entrance Area; Police & Fire Headquarters, 2151 Salzedo Street, First Floor Lobby; War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University Drive, Reception Area; or the Public Works Department, 2800 SW 72nd Avenue, Main Entrance Area. Call 305-460-5008. https://www.coralgables.com/batteries

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