Greetings {name},

Sunday, October 31 is Halloween. Look for special events for the kids around town, and plan for fun, safe activities.

Remember that Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 7th at 2am so "Fall Back" on the clocks and enjoy more light in the mornings. It's also a time to check the batteries on smoke alarms.

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 View At Cernuda Arte

Wifredo Lam (1902 - 1982) The Mature Period

Cernuda Arte presents an impressive exhibition of works by international 20th Century Master, Wifredo Lam: Paintings, Sculptures and Ceramics, 1955 to 1970s. The show focuses on Lam’s mature period with twenty-one works rendered between the mid nineteen-fifties and the seventies. The refined selection featured: eight canvases, three works on paper, six sculptures and three one-of-a-kind ceramics, are a window into the artist’s intense life force and energy during this period. Looking at this presentation, one is reminded of the qualities of this great modernist artist, and the genius he was. Currently on view at Cernuda Arte, 3155 Ponce. Call 305-461-1050. https://secure.cernudaarte.com/exhibitions/wifredo-lam-exhibition/

Friday, November 5

Miami Wine Festival in Coconut Grove

Enjoy over 150 Fine & Sparkling Wines from Italy, France, Spain, United Sales, Argentina, Chile, Portugal, Australia, Germany and South Africa. Visit the Sparkling Wine Room with Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, Crémant, Sekt and Rose. Pairing with Fine Chocolate: White, Dark, Milk, Ganache. Cheese: Manchego, Fontina, Parmesan, Gorgonzola, and Brie. Charcuterie Meat: Prosciutto, Mortadella, Chorizo, Rillettes, and Salami. Fruit: Strawberry, Apple, Grapes, Dried Fruit & Nuts, and Blueberry. Tickets are $49 to $1600. https://www.miamieventsandfestivals.com

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

a picturesque fountain at the Segovia Circle on Coral Way

Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

28th Annual Month-long Celebration

Oktoberfest Month at Fritz and Franz Bierhaus

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. The famous Schnitzel continues every Tuesday all day with the 2-for-$25 special. Half a Roasted Duck is new on the menu, served with cranberry, red cabbage and Harald's legendary homemade spaetzle. Yum. Fritz And Franz Bierhaus remains the Number One Soccer Bar in South Florida. Watch your favorite teams during Soccer Watch Parties on their Giant 12 ft screen. https://bierhaus.cc

Friday, October 22 from 1 to 5pm

Mobile Covid 19 Vaccination Walk-Up Event

The City of Coral Gables Division of Emergency Management is coordinating closely with Miami-Dade County Emergency Management, the Florida Department of Health, and community health partners to provide access to vaccination for residents. Additional 3rd dose and monoclonal antibody treatment is now available for those who are eligible -- at the Coral Gables Library location, 3443 Segovia. No appointment necessary. https://www.coralgables.com/COVID-19Testing

Friday, October 22 at 6:30pm

Barkyard Theatre - The Nightmare Before Christmas

Enjoy a night out with your well-behaved pups at The Barnacle Historic State Park to enjoy Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. Gates open at 6:30pm for pre-movie activities -- including a Halloween costume contest for prizes -- before the movie starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are $20 general admission, $10 for children under 10, and each person may bring a maximum of two dogs with them. RSVP online. 

Starts Friday

Golden Voices

Raya and Victor built a shared career as the Soviet Union's most beloved film dubbers, translating the work of Federico Fellini and Stanley Kubrick into Russian over the decades. Upon the collapse of the USSR in 1990, the Jewish couple must immigrate to Israel and reinvent their talents to find employment. As they strive to acclimate to their adopted home, opportunities for first-rate vocal performances are few and far between. Raya answers a help wanted ad searching for women with "pleasant voices" and finds herself catering to a lonely Russian community as a phone-sex operator, while Victor falls in with a band of black market film pirates from the VHS underground. A charming comedy about disrupting dynamics, starting anew, and rediscovering yourself in the most unexpected places, Golden Voice is also a stirring tribute to the redemptive power of cinema. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/golden-voices/

Now Until November 30

Downtown Pumpkin Arch and Pumpkin Paradox Game

Visit the Pumpkin Arch on the plaza in front of Fritz & Franz Bierhaus at 60 Merrick Way, a fantastic opportunity to pose for photos as you enjoy the ambience of this outdoor plaza. Play Pumpkin Paradox -- guess the number of pumpkins on the arch and post to @experiencecoralgables and tag #pumpkinparadox until November 30. Details online.

Now Playing

Alice The Musical at Miracle Theatre

Take a wild, thrilling ride into a world of imagination and wonder in Paul Boyd’s musical version of the classic Lewis Carroll books. Curious Alice, the heroine of our story, tumbles down a magic rabbit hole and into an enchanted world full of whimsical and wacky characters including the always late White Rabbit, the absent-minded Mad Hatter, the mysterious Cheshire Cat, the hilarious duo of Tweedledee and Tweedledum, and of course the menacing Queen of Hearts. Follow Alice through this mysterious land as she tries to make her way back home. Now playing in the Balcony Theatre through Saturday, November 13. Get tickets online.

Now Playing
Bergman Island

A filmmaking couple living in America, Chris (Vicky Krieps) and Tony (Tim Roth), retreat to the mythical Fårö island for the Summer. In this wild, breathtaking landscape where legendary filmmaker Ingmar Bergman lived and shot his most celebrated pieces, they hope to find inspiration for their upcoming films. As days spent separately pass by, the fascination for the island operates on Chris while souvenirs of her first love resurface. Lines between reality and fiction will then progressively blur and tear our couple further apart. Official Selection 2021 Cannes, New York, Telluride, and Toronto Film Festivals. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/bergman-island/

Saturday, October 23 at 6pm

Christina Diaz Gonzalez - Concealed

Books & Books, the Coral Gables Congregational Church and Miami Book Fair present An Evening with Christina Diaz Gonzalez discussing Concealed. Ivette. Joanna. And now: Katrina. Whatever her name is, it won’t last long. Katrina doesn’t know any of the details about her past, but she does know that she and her parents are part of the Witness Protection Program. Whenever her parents say they have to move on and start over, she takes on a new identity. A new name, a new hair color, a new story. Until their location leaks and her parents disappear. Forced to embark on a dangerous rescue mission, Katrina and her new friend Parker set out to save her parents—and find out the truth about her secret past and the people that want her family dead. This event takes place at the Coral Gables Congregational Church, 3010 De Soto Blvd. Details online.

Saturday, October 23 

A Gables Odyssey - Night At Home

Join the Coral Gables Community Foundation and event chairs Sissy DeMaria-Koehne and Lauren Harrison Brown for A Gables Odyssey, an epic in-home entertainment and fine dining experience in support of the Coral Gables Community Foundation. Gods & Goddesses from around the City Beautiful will receive guests in the comfort of their own homes. A Gables Odyssey will continue our time-honored tradition for the City Beautiful while benefiting the pivotal outreach efforts of the Coral Gables Community Foundation. Details online.

Sunday, October 24, from 4 to 8:30pm

Doc Dammers' Day at the Museum

You're invited to attend this party, exhibit and auction at Coral Gables Museum. Trolley stops with entertainment/exhibits at Merrick House, Venetian Pool and Biltmore Hotel -- party like it's 1921 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first land sales in Coral Gables. Auctioneer Doc Dammers -- who would become the City's first mayor -- was the charismatic "iron man of real estate" who sold the Castles in Spain concept with George Merrick. The party begins and ends at the Coral Gables Museum. Trolleys will tour through town with stops at the Merrick House, Venetian Pool and Biltmore Hotel. Period attire encouraged. Enjoy signature 20s-style fare by Rita Tennyson of RCatering. Proceeds benefit ongoing restoration/preservation at the Coral Gables Merrick House. Tickets are $75. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/doc-dammers-day-tickets-168998622429

Sunday, October 24 at 4pm

Ancient Voices - Frost Symphonic Winds

Enjoy a program of eclectic music written in or inspired by works from the mid-1500s, at UM Gusman Concert Hall, conducted by Robert Carnochan. Canzon septimi toni was composed by Giovanni Gabrieli for Venice’s majestic St. Mark's Cathedral. Norman Dello Joio’s Scenes from the Louvre depicts the development of Paris’ spectacular museum. Shelley Hanson’s Elegy for Albinoni honors composer Tomaso Albinoni. Tielman Susato's The Danserye is a set of instrumental dances based on popular tunes of the times. This concert is free. Attend in person or watch on YouTube. https://ci.ovationtix.com/1811/performance/10827092

Sunday, October 24 at 4pm

Celebrate Halloween - Spooky Symphony

Spooky Symphony is a one-hour free performance of great music for young listeners by Greater Miami Youth Symphony with Alhambra Orchestra musicians at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium. Families and children will enjoy movie themes from the Superman, Batman, Star Wars and Pirates of the Caribbeansagas, and dramatic classical showpieces with eerie themes. Video images will be projected behind the orchestra. Musicians and audience are invited to come in costume, to enhance the supernatural experience. The Greater Miami Youth Symphony is conducted by Huifang Chen, with musicians from The Alhambra Orchestra conducted by Daniel Andai. Presented by The Children’s Trust. The Miami-Dade County Auditorium is located at 2901 West Flagler Street. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Get Tickets online at Ticketmaster.

Thursday, October 28 at 7pm

Splash! for GableStage at the Biltmore

To kick-off the new season, GableStage, the theater company located at the Biltmore Hotel, is presenting Splash!, a rarely-seen outdoor spectacle set against the backdrop of the Biltmore’s dazzling pool. Splash! celebrates 1940s movie mermaid Esther Williams with a one-night-only artistic swimming extravaganza. Featuring world-renown artistic swimming troupe Aqualillies, the event will celebrate the organization’s history, the legacy of its late Producing Artistic Director Joseph Adler, and the energetic future under new artistic leadership. The night begins at 6pm with an exclusive pre-reception with Producing Artistic Director Bari Newport for sponsors and VIPs. At 7pm, it's cocktails & buffet dinner al fresco with Aqualillies performances throughout the evening. VIP tickets are $500 and general admission is $300. Enhance your experience and stay at the Biltmore Hotel with 20% off using the promo code THEATRE. https://www.gablestage.org/splash/

Friday, October 29 at 7:30pm

Frost Chamber Players

The Frost Chamber Players brings together a diverse group of virtuoso faculty members to perform an evening of chamber music at UM Gusman Concert Hall. With performances ranging from intimate and contemplative to grandiose, the Frost Chamber Players is a must-see for all lovers of chamber music. Tickets are $20, or watch on YouTube. Get tickets online.

Saturday, October 30 from 11am to 8pm

Halloween on the Mile

Bring the kids to Miracle Mile starting at 11am for a day full of spooky surprises on every block. Dress in costumes to trick or treat down Miracle Mile with live performances, stories, games, music and plenty of spots for selfies. This free event and all the activities are sponsored by the Business Improvement District and local merchants. Get Details.

Saturday, October 30 at 7:30pm

Annual Haunted Mansion Halloween Party

Experience Toxic Treats, Poisonous Eats and Creepy Peeps. Costumes encouraged for the Costume Contest and Raffle. Music by DJ Johnny. Catering by R Catering and Events. Bring friends to experience a fun event to raise funds for the free Children's Dental Clinic. Tickets are $60 per person or $75 to include wine and beer. $5 liquor drinks. Coral Gables Woman's Club is located 1009 East Ponce. Call 305-978-5446. https://bit.ly/3l0wQBN

Sunday, October 31 from 8 to 10am

Fairchild Dog Date Stroll - Halloween Edition

Spooky pooches are invited to parade their finest costumes at the Garden for a morning that will surely be too cute to spook. Participants qualify for various prizes, from the cutest pup-kin in the patch to the bold and the scary. https://fairchildgarden.org/eventon/dog-date-stroll-halloween-edition/

Sunday, October 31 at 2pm

Dracula and Frankenstein Double Feature

This Halloween, travel to the pre-code Hollwood era with a double feature screening of the original Dracula and Frankenstein for their 90th anniversaries. Both are presented in the meticulously produced 2012 restorations by Universal Studios. Dracula - Bela Lugosi wants to suck your blood in Tod Browning's monster classic. Featuring dynamic visuals by German cinematographer Karl Freund and a towering performance by Lugosi, this is the standard by which all portrayals of the suave yet deadly vampire count are measured. Frankenstein - James Whale's Frankenstein is alive with terror and a supremely humane performance by screen legend Boris Karloff -- all the more magnificent for it being entirely wordless. Few movie monsters have been as ghoulish yet pitiable as Frankenstein's monster and Whale's classic exemplifies those qualities. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/dracula-frankenstein/

Sunday, October 31 at 3pm

Frost's Halloween Spooktacular Chamber Concert

The UM Frost School of Music Chamber Program presents a thrilling afternoon of spooky Halloween-themed music for younger audiences at UM Gusman Concert Hall. Grownups are $20; kids are $5. https://ci.ovationtix.com/1811/performance/10829860

Sunday, October 31 from 5 to 9pm

Fairchild Bootanical Halloween

They’re stirring up spirits in the garden this Halloween, so gather up your goblins for a creepy evening of tricks and treats including Haunted Trick-Or-Treat Path & Spirit Walk; Jack-o-Lantern Decorating; Spooky Storytime; After Dark Haunted Birdhouse Hunt; Costume Contest; Zombie DJ; Candied and Caramel Apples; Food Truck Delights; Mulled Wine and Cider; Specialty Craft Cocktails; and Monster Mixology (for 21+). See web site for ticket details. https://fairchildgarden.org/eventon/a-bootanical-halloween/

Starting November 12

Experience NightGarden at Fairchild

NightGarden 2021 returns to Fairchild Garden from November 12 to January 2. Walk through Miami’s most gorgeous Garden at night and find it brought to life with stunning illumination, spectacular special effects, and unbelievable surprises for the whole family. Suspend reality for a few hours and enjoy enchanted activities, such as talking to the wise tree, interacting with our light and sound experiences, and the FairyScope augmented reality app. Plus, dine with some of Miami’s most popular food trucks featuring first-rate food and drink options. https://www.thenightgarden.com

Now Available

Seraphic Fire Saturday - Episode 13

The 13th episode of the Seraphic Saturday Podcast is available now on Spotify, Apple, Google, and the Seraphic Fire Blog. Their second season of the Seraphic Saturday podcast begins with an in-depth look into the massive influence of Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater. Guest artists Lauren Snouffer, soprano, and Reginald Mobley, countertenor, join host Patrick Dupre Quigley for a discussion on the work that will be performed in South Florida by Seraphic Fire in November 2021. https://www.seraphicfire.org/seraphic-saturday-podcast-episode-13

The Season Is Here

Everglades Swamp Tours

Reserve space with Everglades Swamp Tours for an amazing adventure in the wild Everglades -- with your own custom tour of these vast open spaces. Experience the natural wildlife up close and appreciate the serene nature of this pristine environment. https://www.evergladesswamptours.com

New Release

Seraphic Fire - Pange Lingua

Victoria’s Pange Lingua setting, one of two, this one on the tune used in procession in Spain, is a simple yet brilliant set of theme and variations on a gorgeous, lilting melody. Here the Seraphic Fire soprani intone the tune a cappella and unadorned, followed by successively more intense and passionate choral verses. https://vimeo.com/578593207

Starting November 12

GabeStage - Arthur Miller's The Price

The legacy theatre program at GableStage begins their new season with a classic American drama -- Arthur Miller's The Price, a two-act play exploring family dynamics, the price of furniture, and the price of one's own decisions. After the Great Depression, Victor Franz gave up going to college to support his father. His brother did not. After 30 years, they return to sell their parents’ estate. GableStage is located at the Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave. Wednesdays at 2 and 7pm. Thursdays and Fridays at 7pm. Saturdays at 2 and 8pm. Sundays at 2pm. Call 305-445-1119. http://www.gablestage.org

Sunday, November 14 from 2 to 6pm

Miami Rum Renaissance Festival

Enjoy a fine rum tasting event as the Miami Rum Renaissance Festival returns to the Coral Gables Woman's Club at 1001 East Ponce, with a world of cane spirits to sample. General admission begins at 2pm, while VIP and trade starts earlier at 12:30pm. Be the first to try newly released rums, share old favorites, and sample a few rare, luxury and vintage limited editions. Tickets are $39 in advance online. $49 for VIP access. Call 305-350-0764. https://www.rumrenaissance.com

Starts November 17 

Middletown at Miracle Theatre

Actors’ Playhouse, together with GFour Productions presents Middletown from November 17 to December 12, 2021 at the Miracle Theatre featuing a star-studded lineup of great talent. An exhilarating and universal depiction of love and friendship, Middletown follows the story of two couples who endure the roller coaster of life together, including the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Staged without a set or props, the stars read directly from scripts, as if reading from the book of their own lives -- and ours. Tickets start at $55 and may be purchased at the theatre or in advance online. Call 305-444-9293 x1. https://www.actorsplayhouse.org

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