Greetings {name},

Monday, July 4 is American Independence Day, a time for family celebrations with picnics and barbecues, showing a great deal of emphasis on the American tradition of political freedom. Fireworks, of course, are a tradition associated with this annual event. It's also a three day weekend this year, so make plans with family and friends to enjoy the occasion.

Thursday, July 14 is Bastille Day, a traditional holiday in French territories marking the anniversary of the fall on July 14, 1789, of the Bastille, in Paris. 

Sunday, July 24 is Parent's Day, on the fourth Sunday of July each year, is a chance to recognize, uplift and support the role of parents in bringing up their children.

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

A Century Of Fine Art

Twenty Visionary Women From Cuba

Cernuda Arte is proud to present a historic exhibition of artworks by twenty visionary women from Cuba. This show is the first-of-its-kind, recognizing a century of contributions by four generations of female masters who have often been overlooked by the arts community. This special exhibition is currently on view at the Gallery, 3155 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables. For details, email: cernudaarte@msn.com or call 305-461-1050. https://secure.cernudaarte.com/

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

Snapper Creek Marina on Old Cutler Road

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Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

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Official Competition

When a billionaire entrepreneur impulsively decides to create an iconic movie, he demands the best. Renowned filmmaker Lola Cuevas (Penélope Cruz) is recruited to mastermind this ambitious endeavor. Completing the all-star team are two actors with enormous talent but even bigger egos: Hollywood heartthrob Félix Rivero (Antonio Banderas) and radical theatre actor Iván Torres (Oscar Martínez). Both are legends, but not exactly best friends. Through a series of increasingly eccentric trials set by Lola, Félix and Iván must confront not only each other, but also their own legacies. Who will be left when the cameras finally start rolling? https://www.gablescinema.com/events/official-competition

First Friday Night

Coral Gables Gallery Night

Gables Gallery Night on the first Friday of the month has been a staple of City life for the past 4 decades.  Stroll leisurely around the pedestrian-friendly streets of downtown, or use the City's Freebee on-demand vehicles to travel between galleries. https://www.coralgables.com/galleries

Friday, July 1 from 5 to 10pm

Makers Market at Night at Bay13

Maker’s Market brings together independent makers specializing in home decor, fashion, art, design, food and more on Friday evenings with live music and entertainment. Enjoy $30 unlimited Mimosas, Bloody Mary's, House Margaritas, Sangria, 10 ounce Pots of Beer and Beer Flights. Bay13 is located at 65 Alhambra Plaza. Call 786-452-0935. 

https://www.bay13brewery.com

Friday, July 1 at 6pm

Gallery Nights at the Museum

Each first Friday of the month, the Coral Gables Museum opens its doors to the public for free from 6 to 10pm for Coral Gables Gallery Night. Enjoy live music, exhibitions and a cash bar while strolling around the Gables. Purpleberry Jam, born from the streets of Doral will be performing live. https://coralgablesmuseum.org/gallerynights/

Saturday, July 2 at 9pm

Romeo + Juliet

This screening includes an introduction by Flaming Classics and a live drag performance by Viola Putx & Lady Paraiso before the feature. Baz Luhrmann and William Shakespeare are as perfect a match as, well, Romeo and Juliet. The Australian director, best known for his lavish costumes, eccentric set design, and penchant for music brought the Bard's most famous tragedy to the silver screen in 1996. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/romeo-and-juliet/

Monday, July 4th from noon to 3pm

Old Fashioned 4th of July Picnic at The Barnacle

This 4th of July celebrate with an old fashioned family picnic. Spread a blanket, enjoy hotdogs and burgers, and activities for the little ones at the Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Highway. https://thebarnaclesociety.wildapricot.org/Events/

Monday, July 4 at 9pm

Gables 4th Of July

Bring the family out to the Biltmore Resort for a spectacular 4th of July celebration. Arrive after 5pm. The Miami Wind Symphony begins their musical program at 7pm and fireworks will light up the night sky at 9pm. For those that enjoy a special luxury experience, and a front-row view of the fireworks display, get tickets for the Biltmore's Stars and Stripes BBQ Dinner, served with a VIP open bar starting at 5pm. Get details and tickets online. https://www.biltmorehotel.com/July4th/

Tuesday, July 5 at 7:30pm

1776 at Gables Cinema

You'll be seeing stars and stripes as the most fascinating leaders in American history come to life like you've never seen them before in this rip-roaring, Tony Award-winning musical about the birth of a nation. With the Boston Harbor still stained from over-taxed British tea, a revolution is brewing in the colonies, and England has thousands of troops headed for America's shores to squelch her subjects' freedom-loving spirit. It's up to John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson to convince a stubborn congress of British colonists to unite as American patriots and turn the inevitable war with England into a Declaration of Independence. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/1776/

Wednesday, July 6 at 7pm

Haroon Moghul - Two Billion Caliphs

Two Billion Caliphs: A Vision of a Muslim Future explains the attraction of Muslims to their faith, and discusses the challenges contemporary Islam confronts, and how we might imagine an Islamic theology and identity ready to face tomorrow. Meet the author at Books & Books, 265 Aragon at 7pm. Call 305-442-4408. Get details online.

Thursday, July 7 at 7pm

Melissa Albert - Our Crooked Hearts

Secrets. Lies. Super-bad choices. Witchcraft. This is Our Crooked Hearts, a darkly gripping contemporary fantasy from Melissa Albert, the New York Times bestselling author of The Hazel Wood. Meet the author at Books & Books, 265 Aragon at 8pm. Call 305-442-4408. Get details online.

Thursday, July 7 at 8pm

CAP Summer Concerts - Brazilian Guitarist Chico Pinheiro

A leading figure in and out of the Brazilian music scene, jazz guitar master Chico Pinheiro -- who has distinguished himself as a guitarist, composer, and arranger -- dazzles when joined with Helio Alves (piano), Sam Minaie (bass), and Alex Kautz (drums) at Coral Gables Congregational. Get details and tickets online.

Saturday, July 9 from 10am to 4pm

Mango Festival at Fairchild Garden

Fairchild has been hosting the Mango Festival for nearly 30 years. It’s time to celebrate the King of Fruit once again in the garden with cooking demos and mango tastings; specialty mango smoothies and cocktails; signature mango brunch; wide variety of mangos for purchase; food vendors with mango inspired menus; mango lectures; mango tree sales; lawn games; live music and fun for the entire family. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Saturdays and Sundays - July 9 to 30 at 2pm

Children's Stage - Young King Arthur

A kid who gets to be a king by pulling sword from a stone... how cool is that? However, Arthur soon discovers that being in charge is more than getting whatever he wants, whenever he wants and brings with it responsibilities and a whole bunch of trouble. Will the help of Merlin the Magician and an outspoken peasant girl named Brynith be enough to help Young King Arthur discover that real power comes not from swashbuckling and sorcery -- though there’s plenty of that -- but from the heart? Tickets are $25 for advanced purchases, $30 at the door. The Miracle Theatre is located at 280 Miracle Mile. Call 305-444-9293. https://www.actorsplayhouse.org/childrens-theatre/

Starts Monday, July 11

Summer Intensive Choreographic Program

The Summer Intensive Choreographic at Sanctuary Of The Arts is aimed at semi-professional and professional students between 15 to 30 years old. The choreographic allows for the exchange between the USA and Latin America and gives the opportunity to experience an intensive week of technical and choreographic studies where the main goal is to promote and exchange knowledge. The intensive will also give participants and teachers alike the opportunity to explore future collaborations. Classes run from 9 am - 7:30 pm and include Ballet Technique, Pointe Technique, Musical Jazz, Contemporary, Repertory, Pas de deux and Choreographic Composition. Sanctuary Of The Arts is located at 410 Andalusia Ave. Call 305-859-4010. https://www.sanctuaryofthearts.org/programs/

Monday, July 11 at 8pm

Monday Jazz - David Fernandez Quintet

Every Monday, the Miami Jazz Coop presents great musicians representing a wide range of jazz with cabaret style seating to ensure an intimate jazz experience at the UU Congregation of Miami. Enjoy a performance by the David Fernandez Quintet at 8pm. The MJC offers a menu of small plates and desserts, serving wine and beer for donations. Get details and tickets online.

Playing July 13 to July 31

Hank Williams: Lost Highway

Mark Harelik and Randal Myler's Hank Williams: Lost Highway is the spectacular musical biography of the legendary singer-songwriter as one of the great innovators of American popular music. The play follows Williams’ rise from his beginnings on the Louisiana Hayride to his triumphs on the Grand Ole Opry to his eventual self-destruction at only twenty-nine and includes unforgettable songs like “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry,” “Move It on Over” and “Hey, Good Lookin’.” The Miracle Theatre is located at 280 Miracle Mile. Actors' Playhouse presents performances on Wednesday through Saturday evenings at 8pm, plus Sunday at 3pm. For complete details, call 305-444-9293. http://www.actorsplayhouse.org

July 14 – 31

Rubenology, The Making of an American Legend

GableStage and Abre Camino Collective present the World Premiere of Rubenology, The Making of an American Legend, a heart-warming comedy starring Cuban-American actor Ruben Rabasa.  Ticket prices range from $40-$45. Because Ruben has a robust following of young people, all patrons under the age of 35 are able to access tickets starting at $20. https://www.gablestage.org/rubenology/

Friday, July 15 at 6:30pm

Long Live The New Flesh: The Films Of David Cronenberg

In honor of his most recent film "Crimes of the Future," which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May, the Cosford Cinema is holding a mini-retrospective of some of director David Cronenberg's most iconic movies. The Canadian filmmaker is considered to be the cinema's greatest purveyor of body horror, which is defined as horror that is derived from the destruction or deterioration of the human body. Cosford Cinema is located on the second floor of the Memorial Classroom building on UM campus. Cash only. Call 305-284-4861. Get details online.

Fritz And Franz Bierhaus

The Iconic Bierhaus Of Coral Gables

This is where friends meet to enjoy a good time. Fritz And Franz Bierhaus offers authentic German and Bavarian cuisine, a fantastic selection of imported beer on tap (order Das Boot size if you dare). There's a fine selection of wine and a full liquor bar with cocktails. Customers rave about the wiener schnitzel and oven roasted pork shank weekly specials, the gourmet burgers, the brats, Swabian käsespätzle pasta, the Rib-Eye Steak Au Poivre, and the best German potato salad in South Florida. After the meal, try a shot of schnapps or honey liqueur. The outdoor plaza -- home to many of Coral Gables' best holiday special events -- is an ideal setting for gatherings. Call 305-774-1883. https://bierhaus.cc