Greetings {name},

The Fall Season is upon us and our cultural calendar begins to warm up as temperatures cool off a bit. 

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

Iconic historic South Greenway Coral Rock house

Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

Behold Light Transformed

The Hunter Douglas Gallery at Biscayne Décor

Offering a complete shopping experience, with premium displays and a full line of window treatment products and services to enhance and elevate your home. The Hunter Douglas Gallery at Biscayne Décor delivers the utmost in both sophistication and quality. These shades are designed and custom-assembled in the USA, built to your specifications and guaranteed to last. Explore different materials, styles, operating systems, fabrics and colors and choose your perfect window-treatment solution. Behold light transformed. Biscayne Décor is located at 1404 Ponce. Call 305-569-0505. https://www.biscaynedecor.com/

28th Annual Celebration

Oktoberfest at Fritz and Franz Bierhaus

Starting October 1 and continuing through October 31, the Oktoberfest celebration at Fritz and Franz Bierhaus features free admission, authentic Bavarian food and a Munich-style atmosphere where everyone is welcome. https://bierhaus.cc

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

New Video Release

Seraphic Fire - Danzas del Silencio

In anticipation of the 2021-22 Season, the acclaimed choral ensemble Seraphic Fire are releasing a new recording every other Friday for the enjoyment of friends. The lastest release is Danzas del Silencio, composed by Alvaro Bermudez and recorded in May 2021 at Comber Hall, Church of the Little Flower. Colombian-American composer and long-time Miami community member Alvaro Bermudez composed Danzas del Silencio to a text by Colombian poet Oscar Hernandez Monsalve.  Written in honor of the composer’s late father, Danzas uses traditional Colombian dance rhythms combined with a 20th-century text to create a choral suite that subtly references the form of Johann Sebastian Bach’s orchestral Ouvertures. Enjoy. https://vimeo.com/578582149

Thursday, September 30 at 7pm
Mina Stone - Lemon, Love & Olive Oil

Books & Books, Miami Book Fair and Bakehouse Art Complex present an evening with Mina Stone in conversation with Dara Friedman discussing Lemon, Love & Olive Oil. Author of the cult-favorite Cooking for Artists, Mina Stone, returns with a collection of 80 new recipes inspired by her traditional Greek heritage and her years cooking for some of New York’s most innovative artists. Free Crowdcast event. Register online. 

Friday, October 1 from 1 to 5pm

Mobile Vaccination at Gables Library

Residents are encouraged to visit the site of the Coral Gables Library at 3443 Segovia to receive a free COVID-19 vaccination from Pfizer (12 and older) or Johnson & Johnson (18 and older), provided by the City of Coral Gables and the Florida Department of Health. No appointments are necessary and walk-ups are welcome.

Weekend of Oct 1 - 2 - 3

Tamiami International Orchid Festival

A preview afternoon kicks off the festivities on Thursday September 30 from 2:30 to 5:30pm, before the big opening at 10am in Friday at the Fruit & Spice Park. Local orchid societies and vendors provide beautiful exhibits full of exotic and rare orchids in artistic arrangements. Ninety national and international orchid growers and allied product vendors come together under one roof to offer an amazing assortment of exotic orchids and orchid-related products. Attend lectures on growing orchids, controlling pests and diseases, history and culture of orchids, and more -- all free with your paid admission to the Orchid Festival on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Order tickets in advance online. The Fruit & Spice Park is located at 24801 SW 187th Ave. 24801 SW 187th Ave. https://www.tamiamiorchidfestival.com/

Friday, October 1 from 6 to 8pm

Twilight Fridays At The Museum

On first Friday of the month, Coral Gables Museum opens its doors to the public from 6 to 8pm with live music, exhibits, and a $5 cash bar. Stop by to enjoy a free visit to the museum in First Fridays as you enjoy a walk around Coral Gables. The live music portion of Twilight Fridays consists of a new monthly Open Mic night organized by Florida Guitar Foundation. This event is free and open to the public and all are welcome. No RSVP required. https://coralgablesmuseum.org/twilightfridays

Starts Friday, October 1

Falling For Figaro

From acclaimed director Ben Lewin, Falling For Figaro is a romantic comedy set in the fierce world of opera singing competitions, starring Danielle Macdonald and Joanna Lumley. Millie (Macdonald) is a brilliant young fund manager, who leaves her unfulfilling job and longterm boyfriend to chase her lifelong dream of becoming an opera singer -- in the Scottish Highlands! She begins intense vocal training lessons with renowned but fearsome singing teacher and former opera diva Meghan Geoffrey-Bishop. It is there she meets Max, another of Meghan's students who is also training for the upcoming "Singer of Renown" contest. What begins as a brutal competition between Millie and Max slowly turns into something more. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/falling-for-figaro/

Saturdays from 11am to 1pm

Fall Vintage Saturdays at Dante Alighieri

Look for a delightful selection of books, art, furniture, jewelry and antiques for sale at Societa' Dante Alighieri, 300 Aragon, Suite 303. Call 786-332-2048. https://www.dantemiami.org

Sunday, October 3 - Two Sessions

Paws In The Pool

Venetian Pool’s Annual Dog Swim takes place with two sessions to accommodate both small and large dogs. The first session for dogs up to 30 pounds begins at 10am. Session two for larger dogs starts at 1:30pm. The cost is $7 per dog and $5 per human. Call 305-460-5600. https://www.coralgables.com/special-events

Sunday And Tuesday

Rashomon At Gables Cinema

A riveting psychological thriller that investigates the nature of truth and the meaning of justice, Rashomon is widely considered one of the greatest films ever made. Four people give different accounts of a man’s murder and the rape of his wife, which director Akira Kurosawa presents with striking imagery and an ingenious use of flashbacks. This eloquent masterwork and international sensation revolutionized film language and introduced Japanese cinema -- and a commanding new star by the name of Toshiro Mifune -- to the Western world. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/rashomon/

Wednesdays from 10am to 1pm

Watercolors: Put Your Passion On Paper

Relax and enjoy painting with watercolors with instructor Diane Lary. Discover the beauty and power of using color, value, and light to describe your subject. You will learn many tools and techniques during this course, such as the importance of leaving whites and creating shadows to strengthen your composition, considering the selection of the color palette for each painting to create harmony and unity and how to work with and manipulate your reference materials to design and enhance your composition. Participants must bring their chosen subject reference materials to class, such as photographs taken in the Garden, plants, flowers or other objects of interest. Basic knowledge of watercolor painting is required. This six-session class spans seven weeks. Members $240; non-Member $270. Register Online.

Wednesday, October 6 at 5pm

Online Event: Villain Tales

Enjoy a virtual spooky, scary storytime as told by storybook villains. 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. All ages. https://mdpls.org/event/5603172

Wednesday, October 6 at 7pm

Jonathan Franzen - Crossroads

Books & Books, Miami Book Fair, Harvard Book Store and Politics & Prose present a virtual evening with Jonathan Frazen in conversation with Tony Tulathimutte discussing Crossroads: A Novel. Jonathan Franzen’s gift for wedding depth and vividness of character with breadth of social vision has never been more dazzlingly evident than in Crossroads. It’s December 23, 1971, and heavy weather is forecast for Chicago. Russ Hildebrandt, the associate pastor of a liberal suburban church, is on the brink of breaking free of a marriage he finds joyless -- unless his wife, Marion, who has her own secret life, beats him to it. This is ticketed Zoom event. The purchase of on ticket admits one person into the virtual event and includes one signed copy of Crossroads ($30, plus $6 shipping. Please register online.

Special Events Venue

Charming Historic Club Available For Special Events

Built in 1937, the historic Coral Gables Woman's Club --- featuring two large enchanted coral rock halls -- is available for special event rentals, weddings, quince, parties and holiday celebrations. Bring in your own caterer, florist, DJ and events team, or ask the rental staff to make arrangements. Call 305-448-7080 or email. Complete details are available on the club's rental web site.

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