Greetings {name},

Thursday August 19 is National Aviation Day and Orville Wright's birthday, observed in the United States each year to celebrate the history and development of the aviation.

Friday, August 20 is Senior Citizen Day, recognizing the achievements of the mature and elder representatives of our nation. 

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

Birdseye View from the Coral Gables' Alhambra Water Tower overlooking Granada Golf Course and downtown Coral Gables.

Now On Display

Vicente Hernández Exhibit at Cernuda Arte

Cernuda Arte invites you to visit their most recent exhibition -- Vicente Hernández (b. 1971): Art As Protest, Protest As Art, a showcase of protest artworks by Cuban-based painter Vicente Hernández. This special selection of twenty paintings comes at a time of historic mass demonstrations on the island. Through this presentation, Cernuda Arte is giving a platform to a courageous artist whose incisive eye narrates how Cuba's present reality has descended into chaos. Photos of the current exhibit and information on the works can also be found on the Cernuda Arte Gallery website. 

Thursday, August 12 at 5pm

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. Group tickets are available upon request. Call 786-505-7903. https://www.miamitheatreworks.com/our-shows

Thursday, August 12 at 7:30pm

Grammy Winners John Daversa and Tal Cohen

The Community Arts Program (CAP) 2021 VIRTUAL Summer Concert Series concludes with Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue! Grammy Award winners John Daversa and Tal Cohen have an evening of something for everyone -- and the perfect marriage between trumpet and piano. Enjoy this delightful musical journey. The Community Arts Program in Coral Gables is presented by Coral Gables United Church of Christ on YouTube. Call 305-448-7421 x153. More details online.

Starts Friday, August 13

Swan Song at Gables Cinema

Legendary actor Udo Kier (Bacurau) stars as retired hairdresser Pat Pitsenbarger, who escapes the confines of his small-town Sandusky, Ohio nursing home after learning of his former client's dying wish for him to style her final hairdo. Soon, Pat embarks on an odyssey to confront the ghosts of his past -- and collect the beauty supplies necessary for the job. Swan Song is a comical and bittersweet journey about rediscovering one’s sparkle, and looking gorgeous while doing so. It world premiered at the 2021 SXSW Film Festival and won the Pride Audience Award at the 2021 NewFest. 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/swan-song/

Saturday, August 14 from 7:30 to 9:30am

Ride & Shine at Fairchild

Have you ever wanted to ride your bike at Fairchild Garden? Bring the family to the first Ride-N-Shine celebration, a once a month opportunity to ride your bike at the garden. Please park in the front two parking lots by the Gift Shop and walk your bikes to the entrance at the Lowlands Gates. Tickets are $10. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road. Call 305-667-1651. https://fairchildgarden.org/eventon/ride-shine/

Saturday, August 14 at 11am

Song of the Sea - Family Day

From the creators of the Academy Award-nominated Wolfwalkers and The Secret of Kells comes a breathtakingly gorgeous, hand-drawn masterpiece. Based on the Irish legend of the Selkies, Song of the Sea tells the story of the last seal-child, Saoirse, and her brother Ben, who go on an epic journey to save the world of magic and discover the secrets of their past. Pursued by the owl witch Macha and a host of ancient and mythical creatures, Saoirse and Ben race against time to awaken Saoirse’s powers and keep the spirit world from disappearing forever. As enthralling for adults as it is for children young and old. Recommended for ages 7+. The movie also plays Sunday at 11am. Coral Gables Art Cinema is located at 260 Aragon. Call 786-385-9689. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/song-of-the-sea/

Saturday, August 14 from 11 to 11:30am

Library Author Series with Adam Ciccio

Join author Adam Ciccio as he presents The Boy in the Orange Cape, a story about overcoming bullying. Watch online via Zoom or visit the Pinecrest library for a group viewing followed by an arts and crafts activity. Free book copies available while supplies last. Face masks/coverings required at the library. Social distancing recommended. Space is limited. Registration is required. The library is located at 5835 SW 111th Street. Zoom link will be emailed to online registrants. For more information, please contact the Pinecrest branch at 305-668-4571. Ages 5 years and older. https://mdpls.org/event/5420539

Saturday, August 14 t 1:15pm

Cinema Paradiso at Gables Cinema

In post-war Italy, young Salvatore finds himself enchanted by the flickering images at the Cinema Paradiso, yearning for the secret of the cinema's magic. When the projectionist, Alfredo (Phillipe Noiret), agrees to reveal the mysteries of moviemaking, a deep friendship is born. When Salvatore grows up, falls in love with a beautiful local girl and takes over as the Paradiso's projectionist, Alfredo must convince Salvatore to leave his small town and pursue his passion for filmmaking. Winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Picture, Giuseppe Tornatore's Cinema Paradiso is a love letter to not just the power of films but of the places in which we watch them. Coral Gables Art Cinema is located at 260 Aragon. Call 786-385-9689. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/cinema-paradiso/

Saturday, August 14 at 9pm

Tetsuo: The Iron Man

It starts with a bizarre merging of flesh and metal and accelerates into a hyper-hallucinatory state where springs, wires and solder erupt fountain-like from a man’s body. As the “Iron Man” mutates uncontrollably into a walking, clanking man-machine, terrorized by his new body parts, every aspect of his life becomes dehumanized and mechanical. Running on techno-erotic adrenaline and wrought iron perversion, Tetsuo: The Iron Man's delirious pace and unforgettable imagery welds itself firmly into your mind. Credit Shinya Tsukamoto for this gem of Japanese cinema: he not only directed Tetsuo, but also wrote, produced, filmed, edited, starred -- and created its disgustingly captivating special effects. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/tetsuo-the-iron-man/

Sunday, August 15 from noon to 3pm

Boca Chita Key Cruise

Departing from the Deering Estate on the Pelican Skipper, a comfortable riding 45 foot Corinthian catamaran, this three hour tour will allow you to experience Biscayne National Park in a new light. Guided by a Biscayne National Park Ranger, guests will journey through Biscayne Bay to see Boca Chita Island and learn about the history that surrounds them. The vessel complies with Coast Guard Regulations and is ADA accessible. The price is $56. https://deeringestate.org/event/boca-chita-cruise/2021-08-15/

Sunday, August 15 at 1:30pm

Thelma And Louise

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Thelma & Louise and explore the film's revolutionary depiction of women, this screening will be introduced by Katlyn Aviles, a PhD student at the University of Miami's School of Communication. Unhappy housewife Thelma (Geena Davis) and straight-laced waitress Louise (Susan Sarandon) sneak away in a 1966 T-bird convertible for a weekend getaway: no husbands, no boyfriends, and no problems. This respite from their banal, unfulfilled lives goes awry when an encounter with a foul-mouthed rapist turns deadly. Coral Gables Art Cinema is located at 260 Aragon. Call 786-385-9689. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/thelma-and-louise/

Monday, August 16 at 6pm

Romina Garber - Cazadora

Meet Romina Garber at Books and Books in Coral Gables for the launch of the second book in the Wolves Of No World universe, Cazadora. This event will be a signing and photo opportunity style format, on a first come first served basis beginning at 6pm. In Cazadora, the follow-up to Lobizona, Romina Garber weaves together Argentine folklore and what it means to be illegal in a timely, intimate, and emotionally powerful narrative. Werewolves. Witches. Romance. Resistance. Enter a world straight out of Argentine folklore. Details online.

Tuesday, August 17 at 7:30pm

Fiddler on the Roof

Director Newman Jewison masterfully brought the massively popular Broadway musical about Tevye, his five unmarried daughters, and the struggle between tradition and change to the big screen in 1971. As the Czar initiates a violent pogrom in Ukraine, Tevye (played by Topo) and his wife Golde (Norma Crane) enlist the help of village matchmaker Yente (Molly Picon) in finding suitable husbands for the three eldest daughters. Featuring a number of earworms, including "Tradition", "Matchmaker, Matchmaker," and "If I Were a Rich Man," Fiddler on the Roof is a classic through and through that won Academy Awards for Best Cinematography, Best Sound, and Best Score (John Williams' very first Oscar). Coral Gables Art Cinema is located at 260 Aragon. Call 786-385-9689. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/fiddler-on-the-roof/

Wednesday, August 18 from 11:30am to noon

Online Event: Family Story Time

The Coral Gables Library presents engaging activities for all with Family Story Time online. Space is limited and registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. All ages. https://mdpls.org/event/5430110

Wednesday, August 18 at 4pm

Historic Preservation Board at City Hall

The Historic Preservation Board will be holding its Regular Meeting commencing at 4pm. View the agenda online. Members of the public may join the meeting via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89242582531

Starting Wednesday, August 18

¡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 through September 12. For complete details, call 305-444-9293. https://www.actorsplayhouse.org/mainstage/

Thursday, August 19 from 6 to 7:30pm

Online Event: Spirits of the World

Are you ready to hear spooky tales from around the world? Join Dustin Pari of SyFy's Ghost Hunters for a fun and frightening journey to Irish castles, French chateaus, Australian prisons, and more as he shares some of his favorite stories from his investigations. Space is limited for this online event. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. Ages 13 years and older. https://mdpls.org/event/5265347

Thursday, August 19 at 7pm

James Lee Burke - Another Kind Of Eden

Books & Books and Miami Book Fair present an Evening with James Lee Burke In conversation with Michael Connelly about the new book Another Kind Of Eden. New York Times bestselling author James Lee Burke brings readers a captivating tale of justice, love, brutality, and mysticism set in the turbulent 1960s. The American West in the early 1960s appears to be a pastoral paradise: golden wheat fields, mist-filled canyons, frolicking animals. Aspiring novelist Aaron Holland Broussard has observed it from the open door of a boxcar, riding the rails for both inspiration and odd jobs. Presented live via Crowdcast. https://booksandbooks.com/event/another-kind-of-eden-an-evening-with-james-lee-burke/

August 20–22 at noon

National Theatre Live - Skylight

Carey Mulligan and Bill Nighy feature in the highly-acclaimed production of David Hare’s Skylight, directed by Stephen Daldry and captured live from the West End by National Theatre Live. On a bitterly cold London evening, schoolteacher Kyra Hollis (Mulligan) receives an unexpected visit from her former lover, Tom Sergeant (Nighy), a successful and charismatic restaurateur whose wife has recently died. As the evening progresses, the two attempt to rekindle their once passionate relationship only to find themselves locked in a dangerous battle of opposing ideologies and mutual desires. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/skylight/

Friday, August 20 from noon to 3:15pm

Senior celebration at the AAC

Meet up at the Adult Activity Center to celebrate National Senior Citizens Day on Friday with a light boxed lunch, and a series of guest speakers. Topics include: scams targeting seniors, Coral Gables Crime Watch and more. Register in advance.

Saturday, August 21 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/5432455

Sunday, August 22 at Sunrise

Sunrise Photography at the Deering Estate

On August 22, The Deering Estate offers an exciting opportunity to photograph the sunrise over Biscayne Bay at the Historic Boat Basin. Bring a camera, tripod, water, and bug spray. Space is limited, buy your tickets in advance. https://miamidadeparks.com/FL/miami-dade-county-parks-recreation/catalog/index/23b4a51e205eeeb6fdcb9cf1415b3f68

Sunday, August 22 from 8 to 10am

Dog Bazaar At Fairchild Gardens

South Florida’s best canine marketplace is back at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens with a spectacular fun event for canines and their companions. Humans must sign a dog waiver, and all dogs must remain on leashes while enjoying the Garden. Members are free and guests pay $17. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road. Call 305-667-1651. https://fairchildgarden.org/eventon/dog-bazaar/

Tuesday, August 24 at 9am

City Commission Meeting

The Commission meeting begins at City Hall at 9am in Commission Chambers. If you wish to be part of the Live Remote Public Comments, please join the meeting in person or by using the Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/3054466800

When You Need A Little Help

Two Computer Guys Safe Service

The experienced team at Two Computer Guys is ready and available to help with computer service and training in the safest mode possible. When you need a little help, call on Two Computer Guys to solve problems and get your computer up and running at top speed with reliable, affordable service. Call 614-859-9029. https://www.twocomputerguys.com

Weekend of September 11-12, 10am to 4pm

International Aroid Society Annual Show and Sale

It is that wonderful time of year for the International Aroid Society Annual Show and Sale. Meet and interact with aroid researchers, breeders, growers, hobbyists and personalities from all over the country at Fairchild Garden, plus local and international vendors sharing their best varieties of aroids for purchase on the Garden House Lawn and inside the Garden House. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road. email: bellotropicals@yahoo.com. Details online. http://www.aroid.org/show/

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