Greetings {name},

Sunday, June 5 in World Environment Day. In the universe there are billions of galaxies. In our galaxy are billions of planets -- but there is Only One Earth. Be inspired to do your part to help save our shared environment.

Monday, June 6 is D-Day Memorial. Some museums and war memorials host exhibitions featuring photos and film as a tribute to soldiers who were part of the Normandy landings of WW2. D-Day memorials and ceremonies are also held to remember these soldiers.

Sunday, June 12 is Trinity Sunday with special church services focusing on the doctrine of Holy Trinity and featuring music by the trumpet and the pipe organ. June 12 is also Loving Day, a celebration marking the day the Supreme Court struck down state bans against interracial marriage.

Tuesday, June 14 is Flag Day, a time when Americans reflect on the foundations of the nation’s freedom.

Sunday, June 19 is Fathers' Day, a time to celebrate the institution of fatherhood and honor all the dads. Father's Day was officially recognized as a holiday in 1972 by President Nixon.

Sunday, June 19 is Juneteenth, a federal holiday remembering when Union soldiers enforced the Emancipation Proclamation and freed all remaining slaves in Texas. 

June 19 is also the first day of the summer season.

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

Surrealist Master Painter

Demi - The Age Of Innocence Exhibit

Cernuda Arte is proud to present 24 artworks by the surrealist master painter, Demi. These powerful reflections on childhood, maternity, innocence and growth come mostly from the collection of Bill and Judith Ladner, visionary collectors who supported the artist since early in her impressive career. This special exhibition is currently on view at the Gallery. Call 305-461-1050. https://secure.cernudaarte.com/artists/demi/

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

Coral Gables Riviera Waterway Home

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Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

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Now Playing through 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/

Friday, June 3

George Merrick's Birthday

Iconic city founder and legendary developer George Merrick was born on Thursday, June 3, 1886 in Springdale, Pennsylvania into a family of artistic and erudite pioneers who arrived in South Florida in 1898. They purchased the Gregory homestead and soon expanding their holdings to 3,000 acres of citrus groves. Their home, named Coral Gables, was the nexus of a thriving community that celebrates artful design and planning, lush landscapes, local history and classic architecture.

Free Coffee Fridays

MKT Kitchen 2nd Anniversary

During the month of June, MKT Kitchen is celebrating their second anniversary by offering customers two free cups of coffee on Fridays -- one for you and one for a friend. Stop in at 1831 Ponce to enjoy the best coffee in town and check out Brian's incredible array of good eats for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Call 305-882-2600.https://mktkitchen.com

Now Playing

Top Gun: Maverick at Landmark Theatres

After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy's top aviators, Pete "Maverick" Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. When he finds himself training a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen, Maverick encounters Lt. Bradley Bradshaw (Miles Teller), call sign: "Rooster," the son of Maverick's late friend and Radar Intercept Officer Lt. Nick Bradshaw, aka "Goose." Facing an uncertain future and confronting the ghosts of his past, Maverick is drawn into a confrontation with his own deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who will be chosen to fly it. Get details and tickets online.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko

Planned and produced by Japanese comedy legend Sanma Akashiya, based on his love for the original novel by Kanako Nishi, Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko is a heartwarming and moving comedy-drama with touches of magical realism from lauded Studio 4°C (Children of the Sea, Tekkonkinkreet, Mind Game, MFKZ), and esteemed director Ayumu Watanabe (Children of the Sea). https://www.gablescinema.com/events/fortune-favors-lady-nikuko/

Friday, June 3 from 6 to 7pm

Internal Knot - The Work of Zammy Migdal

Attend an enlightening conversation between artist Zammy Migdal (Israel, 1957) and his gallerist Tamar Erdberg on the occasion of Migdal’s solo exhibition "Internal Knot" at the Coral Gables Museum. In it, Migdal will reveal interesting aspects of his artmaking process while Erdberg, who has accompanied him from the beginning of his career, will share highlights of their exhibitions and trajectory together. Get details online.

Friday, June 3 - Preview Performance

GableStage - The Year Of Magical Thinking

The Year of Magical Thinking is Joan Didion’s account of the year following the death of her husband, writer John Gregory Dunne, and her attempts to make sense of her grief while tending to the severe illness of her adopted daughter, Quintana. The play at GableStage continues through Sunday, June 26. https://bit.ly/3yPS2lh

Starts Friday, June 3

Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story

Opening Night Red Carpet Event - You’ll be transported to Gentilly Terrace and have your soul nourished with Creole and Cajun bites while enjoying live music from a jazz trio featuring Tim Jago, Ariel de la Portilla, and Lucas Apostoleris at the red carpet opening night reception on Friday, June 3 at 7pm, followed by the film at 8pm. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell, aka Jazz Fest, is the signature annual music and cultural event of the city and has been called America’s greatest festival. Celebrating the music, food, and arts and crafts of all of Louisiana since 1970, Jazz Fest is an essential showcase of the rich heritage of the region, and hundreds of thousands attend the event each year. Local music heroes are joined on 14 stages by some of the most important figures in entertainment, highlighting the connections between Louisiana culture and the world. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/jazz-fest-a-new-orleans-story/

Saturday, June 4 from 9am to 4pm

Go-Native Plant Sale  at Tropical Audubon

Tropical Audubon Society's Go-Native Plant Sale makes it easy to nurture and shelter birds, bees and butterflies by transforming your yard, balcony or patio into an oasis for pollinators and area wildlife. Select from hundreds of native plants, get cultivation tips from experts, and take free guided bird and/or gardening walks. Bonus buys: Wild "Tropical Honey" and gardening books. The Tropical Audubon's Doc Thomas House is located at 5530 Sunset Drive. Pack breakfast or lunch to enjoy in the shady picnic grove. Get details and RSVP online.

Saturday, June 4 at 4pm

Cello Explorations - Alexander Hersh

Alexander Hersh, cello and Marina Radiushina, piano present a selection of masterpieces for cello and piano by Mendelssohn, Janacek, Scriabin, Debussy and Bartok. The performance takes place at the Sanctuary Of The Arts, as part of the Miami Chamber Music Society's Mainly Mozart music series. Ticket are $25. Get details and tickets online.

Saturday, June 4 at 10pm

Inland Empire at Gables Cinema

New 4K Picture And Sound Remaster - David Lynch’s labyrinthine Hollyweird freakout -- his last feature to date -- is his most uncompromising creation: a fugue-state trawl through the darkest realms of the subconscious that pushes his straight-from-the-id imagery and sinister dream logic to their extremes. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/inland-empire/

Sunday, June 5 at 1pm

The Birds at Gables Cinema

Chic socialite Melanie Daniels (Tippi Hedren) enjoys a passing flirtation with an eligible attorney (Rod Taylor) in a San Francisco pet shop and, on an impulse, follows him to his hometown bearing a gift of lovebirds. What was meant to be a romantic weekend turns into a hellish nightmare as the birds of Bodega Bay mass by the thousands to attack everyone in sight. Free for patrons over 40. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/the-birds/

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 3:20pm

The Automat at Gables Cinema

The Automat recounts the lost history of the iconic restaurant chain Horn & Hardart, which served affordably priced quality food to millions of New Yorkers and Philadelphians for more than a century. Founded by Joseph Horn and Frank Hardart in 1888, it revolutionized the nation's restaurant scene with comfortable interiors, quality food, and state of the art technology. The chain served many groups of people who were often not welcome in other restaurants at the time, including immigrants, the working class, African Americans, and women. The documentary's theme song was composed by comedian and writer Mel Brooks, who speaks with great affection about his days eating at the Automat. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/the-automat/

Thursday, June 9 at 5:30pm

Sip & Stroll: Brazilian Jazz in the Garden

Enjoy the delightful ambience of Fairchild Garden in the golden hour with Cezar and Steve performing Brazilian Jazz and more. The Rainforest and Plant Conservatories are at their finest during Golden Hour, accompanied by signature cocktails at the specialty bar. Food trucks offer some culinary delights while enjoying lawn games. Picnic baskets are available. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Thursday, June 9 at 6pm

John Avlon - Lincoln And The Fight For Peace

Books & Books and Miami Book Fair present an Evening With John Avlon discussing his book Lincoln and the Fight for Peace. A groundbreaking, revelatory history of Abraham Lincoln’s plan to secure a just and lasting peace after the Civil War -- a vision that inspired future presidents as well as the world’s most famous peacemakers, including Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, and Martin Luther King, Jr. It is a story of war and peace, race and reconciliation. This event is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and signing after the talk. Get details and RSVP online.

Thursday, June 9 at 8pm

Ken Peplowski - Tribute To Benny Goodman

Clarinetist extraordinaire Ken Peplowski brings a sparkling tribute to jazz legend Benny Goodman; with John C. O’Leary (piano), Alejandro Arenas (bass), and Mark Feinman (drums). General admission is $35, Patron tickets are $50 with seating in the front rows. Get details, listen to a music sample and purchase tickets online.

Saturday, June 11 at 2pm

History of Royal Poinciana Fiesta at the Library

Steve Pearson, former Director of the Gifford Arboretum and past president of the Tropical Flowering Tree Society, will present the history of the royal poinciana, its origins in South Florida and its use by early settlers, as well as information on the care and horticultural aspects of the tree, and the inspiration it has provided in art, music, and poetry. This event will be co-sponsored by Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade historical society. Admission is free, with free adjacent parking. The Pinecrest Library is located at 5835 SW 111th Street, Pinecrest. http://www.tfts.org/rpfinfo/

Sunday, June 12th at 2pm

Royal Poinciana Trolley Tour

Sign up for the annual Royal Poinciana Trolley Tour of Coral Gables, highlighting the best blossoms of the 2022 season. Narrated by two poinciana experts and past presidents of the Tropical Flowering Tree Society, the tour begins at Coral Gables Police Dept, 2151 Salzedo Street. Tickets are $25. Seating is limited, purchase your tickets online in advance. http://www.tfts.org/RPFTour/

Sunday, June 12th from 6 to 9pm

Royal Poinciana Fiesta Party and Grand Finale

Don't miss the Poinciana Fiesta Party and Grand Finale at the Garden House at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, with tram tours at 6 and 7pm. Reception and presentation of the Royal Poinciana Queen and Court scholarship recipients beginning at 7:30pm. Refreshments, Cake, and the famous Royal Poinciana Punch will be offered with the announcement of the 2022 Larry Schokman Book Award recipient. Music by jazz pianist Brian Murphy. Enjoy a display of vintage postcards featuring the Royal Poinciana. Free admission, but guests are asked to bring a dish to share or make a donation. New Memberships are welcome. Enter at Fairchild South Entrance, for adjacent free parking. RSVP online in advance. http://www.tfts.org/RPFReception/

Starts Thursday, July 9 at 8pm

CAP Starry, Starry Nights Concert Series

Enjoy the return of the Community Arts Program virtual concert series bringing stellar artists to concertgoers’ homes every other Thursday evening from June 9 to August 18. Experience superb musical evenings within the historic Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ -- directly across from the world-famous Biltmore Hotel. From opening night with renowned clarinetist Ken Peplowski in a dazzling tribute to Benny Goodman, to Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition finalist Quiana Lynell, six concerts feature outstanding classical and jazz luminaries. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Free Age-Appropriate Books

The Children’s Trust Book Club

Sign your children up for a free book club service by the Children's Trust, now available for children (new born to five year old) who live in Miami-Dade County. Every month, another age-appropriate book is mailed to the child's home. It's easy to join with the online application form. The Book Club is sponsored by The Children’s Trust and Miami-Dade Family Learning Partnership. Get details and apply online.