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Thursday, May 5th is Cinco de Mayo, an opportunity to celebrate the culture, achievements and experiences of people with a Mexican background, who live in the United States.
On Saturday, May 7th, the tradition of the Kentucky Derby race run on the first Saturday in May continues at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Pull up a cool sparkling mint julep and sing a chorus of My Old Kentucky Home as the derby celebrates its 148th year.
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 8th, a time to celebrate the institution of motherhood and all those mothers that have given so much to their children and families. It's traditional to present flowers, chocolate, candy, clothing, jewelry and treats, such as a beauty treatment or trip to a spa.
May 8th is also an observance of Victory in Europe Day. |
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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 |
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please enjoy this image that reminds us of the beauty and serenity of our majestic city |
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Coral Gables High School athletic field |
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click on the image to see enlargement.
Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr. |
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Playing Through May 22
Boca at GableStage
GablesStage presents this rolling world premiere of Boca by Jessica Provenz, directed By Barrington Stage Artistic Director Julianne Boyd. Ready for some laughs? Celebrate our very own Sunshine State by traveling north to Boca Raton, where the lawns and residents are perfectly maintained. This not-to-be-missed comedy follows a group of retirees who -- between golf, bridge and Botox -- can be found bickering, gossiping and living it up like they’re teenagers again. Ticket holders can enjoy the show in person or via stream from a location of their choosing. Get tickets online. https://www.gablestage.org/boca/ |
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Miami Poetry Month
Poetry Geocaching Adventure
Miami-Dade County’s Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department has collaborated with O, Miami poetry festival and artist Aileen Neri to engage the community with poem geocaching -- using the Geocaching app. Neri worked closely with Miami-Dade Parks to select 22 locations across the county to discreetly drop boxes containing original poems for park-goers to find. Participating parks include Crandon, Biscayne Gardens, Arcola Lakes, Haulover, Historic Military Trail, Benito Juarez, Amelia Earhart, Women’s Park, Kendale Lakes, Lake Stevens, Greynolds, Matheson Hammock, Larry and Penny Thompson, Schenley Park, Briar Bay, Ruben Dario, San Jacinto, Homestead Air Reserve, Indian Hammocks, A.D. (Doug) Barnes, Eden Lakes, and North Shorecrest Park. View the map online. Get details online. https://www.miamidade.gov/releases/2022-04-28-pros-geocaching-omiami.asp |
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Actors' Playhouse
35th Season at Miracle Theatre
Coral Gables' legacy theatre company, Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre is proud to announce the five Mainstage productions secured for its milestone 35th Anniversary Season. The lineup will include the brand-new heartwarming holiday rock ‘n’ roll musical Million Dollar Quartet Christmas (November 16 – January 1), Jimmy Buffett’s musical comedy getaway Escape to Margaritaville (February 1 – 26), Broadway’s exquisite Bright Star (March 29 – April 16) featuring a Tony-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Proof (May 17 – June 4) and the United States premiere of Defending the Cavewoman (July 19 – August 6). Season subscriptions for the 2022-23 Mainstage Season will be on sale soon, with packages starting as low as $225. https://www.actorsplayhouse.org |
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Starts Friday, May 6
Canes Film Festival
100+ Films - 3 Nights - 1 Amazing Festival
The UM Canes Film Festival premiers the work produced by UM students in the Department of Cinematic Arts at the beautiful Cosford Cinema. Presented by the Department of Cinematic Arts and DKA. https://cosfordcinema.com/event/canes-film-festival/2022-05-06/ |
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Friday to Wednesday
2022 Italian Film Festival
The Consulate General of Italy in Miami is pleased to present the fifth edition of Fare Cinema -- the Italian film festival that touches down in 100 cities around the world. Fare Cinema will be opening its doors once again at the Coral Gables Art Cinema from May 6 through May 11. Selected Italian movies will be shown daily at 8pm. Get details and ticks online. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/fare-cinema-2022/ |
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Friday, May 6 from 6 to 9pm
Humberto Benitez Gallery Night
Visit the gallery Friday from 6 to 9pm for a special curation of artwork by Humberto Benitez spanning nearly 20 years. See rarely seen Private Collection pieces such as "The Barbershop," the artist in self-portrait, as well as a chance to see previous exhibition series "The Performance." H. Benitez Fine Art Gallery is located at 233 Aragon Avenue. Call 786-877-1045. https://www.humbertobenitez.com |
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Saturday, May 7 from 10am to 5pm
Spring Plant Sale at Fairchild
Spend a beautiful day at the Garden shopping for spectacular plants from exceptional plant vendors, as well as a limited selection of Fairchild Plants grown by horticulturists specifically for your home garden. Plant Vendors include Kreative Gardens, Bello Tropical, PCK Orchids, The Flowering Tree Society, Oasis Nursery, Jim-N-I Orchids and Mike’s Bromeliads. Market Vendors include Atizana Inspired, Miguel Bode Honey, Nomad Soul Designs, Orchid Treasures and Nature’s Tapestry. Get details and purchase tickets online. |
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Saturday, May 7 at 3pm
Genealogical Society Annual Meeting
Meetings of the Genealogical Society are free and open to the public at the Pinecrest Branch Library, and also broadcast via Zoom. The guest speaker is Giselle Alonso, MDPLS Special Collections Librarian, who will discuss how to find genealogical resources in libraries, some digital resources in Miami-Dade county, and Indexes that the Genealogy Department has online and in paper. She will bring some examples to the meeting.
https://www.gsgmfl.org |
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Sunday, May 8 from 10am to 5pm
Mother's Day at The Garden
It’s time to pamper the special moms in your life in the Garden with Picnics, Plants, Mimosas, and More. Mother’s Day Picnic Baskets and Mimosa Tastings are not included in admission to Mother’s Day festivities and plant sale. Please purchase tickets online. |
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Monday, May 9 at 1pm
Toni Bentley - Serenade: A Balanchine Story
A dancer for George Balanchine, the greatest ballet maker of the 20th century, Toni Bentley tells the story of Serenade, his iconic masterpiece, and what it was like to dance -- and live -- in his world at New York City Ballet during its legendary era. This breathtaking book is a "unique document about one of the greatest ballets ever created. A beautiful read" (Mikhail Baryshnikov). This virtual event takes place on Crowdcast. Get details and register online. |
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Tuesday, May 10 at 9am
Coral Gables City Commission
The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting at City Hall Commission Chambers. View the agenda online. Members of the public may participate in person but are also able to participate online via the Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/3054466800 |
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Tuesday, May 10 at 7pm
Deborah Goodrich Royce - Ruby Falls
Enjoy an evening at Books & Books with Deborah Goodrich Royce in conversation with Emily Liebert discussing Ruby Falls: A Novel. Like the chilling psychological thriller The Silent Patient, Deborah Goodrich Royce’s Ruby Falls is a nail-biting tale of a fragile young actress, the new husband she barely knows, and her growing suspicion that the secrets he harbors may eclipse her own. Get details online. |
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Tuesday, May 10 at 8pm
May Pops Concert
Enjoy a live symphonic band performance by Greater Miami Symphonic Band at Gusman Concert Hall on the UM campus with a Little of Everything -- Broadway, Marches, Patriotic, and more -- featuring Magic City Montage by world renouned composer Robert Shelden, a piece composed for Greater Miami Symphonic Band's 40th Anniversary. Ticket for adults are $20; $5 for children over age 5 and for students with school ID. Tickets may be purchased at the box office the night of the concert, or in advance online. http://www.GMSB.org |
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Weekend of May 13-15
Tamiami International Orchid Festival
The Tamiami International Orchid Festival is Miami’s largest, most diverse orchid show. Over the past twenty years, the festival has become a nationally and internationally recognized orchid event. The 2022 Tamiami International Orchid Festival will take place at the Miami Dade County Fair Expo Center from 11am to 6pm each day. Tickets can be purchased prior to the festival's start at a discount. Admission is $15 at the door or online after the festival opens. https://www.tamiamiorchidfestival.com/welcome |
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May 18 to June 5
Murder on The Orient Express
The exotic Orient Express is about to go off the rails. With a locomotive full of suspects and an alibi for each one, it’s the perfect mystery for detective Hercule Poirot. This new adaptation of Agatha Christie’s masterpiece will take audiences on the most suspenseful, thrilling ride of Actors’ Playhouse’s 2021-2022 Season. Tony Award-winning Playwright Ken Ludwig succeeds in almost driving the Orient Express right off its rails. https://www.actorsplayhouse.org/mainstage/ |
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Jim McLean Golf School
Biltmore After-School and Saturday Golf Clinics
Regarded as the #1 Golf School In The World, the Jim McLean Golf School at the Biltmore Hotel is offering a variety of programs for juniors -- beginners to professionals -- including after-school and Saturday junior clinics on the the 18-hole Donald Ross Championship Course. https://www.jimmclean.com/florida-golf-schools-biltmore-miami |
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