Greetings {name},

Monday, September 5, the first Monday in September, is Labor Day, capping a weekend of traditional gatherings and celebrations, honoring the positive achievements of the American labor movement for workers' rights and a symbolic end of the summer season.

Sunday, September 11 is Patriot Day, with a moment of silence at 8:46am commemorating the attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Patriot Day should not be confused with Patriot’s Day which commemorates the battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775.

The First Sunday of September following Labor Day (September 11) is also known as National Grandparents Day, signed into law by President Jimmy Carter in 1978, honoring all grandparents. More than four million greeting cards are sent within the United States each year on National Grandparents Day.

The Third Friday of September (September 16) is National POW/MIA Recognition Day, a time to remember the sacrifices and service of those who were prisoners of war (POW), as well as those who are missing in action (MIA), and their families.

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

El Carajo

Travel to Spain with Miami’s Hidden Gem

El Carajo is simply the best tapas, authentic Spanish cuisine, a curated selection of hundreds of wines and a wonderful bakery all under one roof -- inside a gas station. Stop by for authentic specialties like Guava & Cheese Tequeno, World Famous Acorn-Fed Ham, Albongigas, Pulpo Al Ajillo, or Fritura Malaguena -- the traditional Andalucian fish fry of shrimp, calamari, and mahi. See the extensive menu for a complete list of outstanding authentic offerings. El Carajo is located at 2465 SW 17th Ave. See the Instagram account. Call 305-856-2424. https://el-carajo.com

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

a palm laden property on the Coral Gables waterway

click on the image to see enlargement.

Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

Now Playing at GableStage 

Fade by Tanya Saracho

Directed by Teo Castellanos, this witty dramatic comedy is about class, integrity, and culture. Lucia is understandably nervous. It's day one at her first TV writing job. As a Hispanic novelist, she may actually be the "diversity hire" she's heard whispers about. Uncertain whether she can make a place for herself in cutthroat Hollywood, she feels less alone when she meets Abel, the Latino janitor. They form a bond and share stories, but it turns out that their friendship is not what Abel expects. The play continues through September 18. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Now Playing at Miracle Theatre

Now And Then

From the author of Actors’ Playhouse’s signature plays Making God Laugh, The Tin Woman, and Married Alive... Now And Then is an inspiring story of love and life. Sometimes what happens after the last call just might change your life. Jamie is a young aspiring pianist working as a bartender. He is closing up for the night when a desperate last-minute customer enters and offers him and his girlfriend Abby two thousand dollars to sit and have a drink with him. What follows is funny, moving and captivating. Who wouldn’t take it? The play continues until September 11. Get details and purchase tickets online.

First Friday

Coral Gables Gallery Night

Make plans to meet up with family and friends to enjoy the first Friday Gallery Night in Coral Gables. Among the best presentations, you'll find ArtSpace Virginia Miller Galleries at 169 Madeira Avenue; Cernuda Arte at 3155 Ponce de Leon Blvd; the Consulado de Colombia at 280 Aragon Avenue; Coral Gables Museum at 285 Aragon Avenue; Gally Art Collective at 2522 Ponce de Leon Blvd; H. Benitez Fine Art Gallery at 233 Aragon Avenue; Imago Art in Action at 150 Madeira Avenue; Jorge Cavelier at 130 Miracle Mile, Suite 230; and The Americas Collection at 4213 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Get details online.

Friday, September 2 at 6pm

Gallery Night 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 as part of Coral Gables Gallery Night. Enjoy live music, museum exhibitions and a cocktail bar -- before heading out to eat in the area for your Friday night plans. https://coralgablesmuseum.org/gallerynights/

Starts Friday September 2

The Good Boss

Javier Bardem stars as Blanco, a charismatic proprietor awaiting the imminent visit from a committee that will decide if his company merits a local business excellence award. Working against the clock, Blanco pulls out all the stops to address and resolve issues with his employees, crossing every imaginable line in the process. A biting dark comedy, The Good Boss (El Buen Patrón) is a portrait of depersonalization and the deterioration of labor relations, a landscape of a time in which outdated concepts such as solidarity, ethics or the common good seem to have been erased from the employment map, only to be replaced by the logic of profit and precariousness. Enjoy a taste of traditional Spanish tapas from La Taberna Giralda, classic cocktails from Bacardi and sweet mini indulgences from Seasons 52 at the red carpet opening night reception on Friday, September 2 at 7pm, followed by the film at 8pm. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/the-good-boss/

Now Playing

Three Thousand Years of Longing

From mad genius George Miller (Mad Max: Fury Road) comes the romantic fantasy Three Thousand Years of Longing. Tilda Swinton stars as Dr Alithea Binnie, an academic -- a creature of reason. While in Istanbul, she happens to encounter a Djinn (Idris Elba) who offers her three wishes in exchange for his freedom. At first, she doubts that he is real and she knows all the cautionary tales of wishes gone wrong. But the Djinn pleads his case, and eventually she is beguiled and makes a wish that surprises them both. Based on the short story "The Djinn in the Nightingale's Eye" by A.S. Byatt. Get details online. 

Saturday, September 3 at 10am

South Florida Writer's Association

Join the writers' group in person at the Pinecrest Library or online. Enjoy lively discussions, guest speakers and helpful writing critiques. https://mdpls.org/event/6335178

Saturday, September 3 at 9pm

The Northman

The University of Miami Cinematic Arts Commission presents a free screening of The Northman, directed by Robert Eggars. Prince Amleth is on the verge of becoming a man when his father is brutally murdered by his uncle, who kidnaps the boy’s mother. Two decades later, Amleth is now a Viking who’s on a mission to save his mother, kill his uncle and avenge his father. Starring: Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Anya Taylor-Joy, Willem Dafoe, Björk. Cosford Cinema is located on the second floor of the Memorial Classroom building on UM campus. Call 305-284-4861. https://cosfordcinema.com/event/the-northman-free-screening-2/

Saturday and Sunday at 9:30pm

The Room

Everything seems to be going well for Johnny. He's a successful banker, and he's madly in love with his girlfriend Lisa —but when Lisa grows tired of her life with Johnny, she seduces his best friend Mark and weaves a web of betrayal that will tear Johnny apart and shake the very foundations of...The Room! It's hard to believe that Tommy Wiseau's strangely fascinating and completely bewildering magnum opus is almost 20 years old. Those who panned the film during its initial release couldn't have foreseen that it would take on a life of its own and garner such an enthusiastic cult following. Nor did anyone expect that it would spawn a New York Times bestselling book, The Disaster Artist, and its Academy Award winning film adaptation. The Friday showing will include an extended Q&A with Greg Sestero, star of The Room and author of the New York Times bestseller The Disaster Artist, a live script reading of the original unedited draft of The Room and a screening of the movie itself. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/the-room/

Tuesday, September 6 at 7pm

Josephine Baker’s Cinematic Prism

Terri Simone Francis is is Associate Professor at the University of Miami and Associate Dean of Inclusion and Outreach. Her book, Josephine Baker’s Cinematic Prism opens the ongoing conversation about race, gender, and performance in the African diaspora.

Josephine Baker, the first Black woman to star in a major motion picture, was both liberated and delightfully undignified, playfully vacillating between allure and colonialist stereotyping. Nicknamed the Black Venus, Black Pearl, and Creole Goddess, Baker blended the sensual and the comedic when taking 1920s Europe by storm. Get details and RSVP online.

Tuesday, September 6 at 7pm

Gringo Bingo at Clutch Burger

The monthly Coral Gables Woman's Club Gringo Bingo benefits the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF). The price is $30 and includes 12 bingo game cards and one coverall for grand prize. Clutch Burger owner Steven Bradley emcees the event with music provided by celebrity DJ Germain. Please RSVP to 305-968-3090. Clutch Burger is located at 146 Giralda Ave. Call 305-400-8242. https://www.gfwccoralgableswomansclub.org/events

Thursday, September 8 at 5pm

City Commission Meeting

The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting at City Hall Commission Chambers at 5pm. View the agenda online. Members of the public may participate in person but are also able to participate online via Zoom. Get details online. 

Thursday, September 8 from 6pm to 7:30pm

Online Event: Charcuterie Boards and Focaccia

Join vegan chef Ellen Kanner for The Art of Charcuterie Boards and Focaccia with Flowers. Learn how to make plant-based charcuterie boards and flatbreads that are both delicious and artistic. Presented bye the Pinecrest Branch Library. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. Ages 19 years and above. https://mdpls.org/event/7109964

Thursday, September 8 at 7:30pm

Dazzling Masters: Ravel, Debussy, Scriabin, and Vine

Enjoy an evening of piano music as Internationally acclaimed pianist and Frost alumna Lindsay Garritson performs a recital featuring the music of Ravel, Debussy, Scriabin, and the world premiere of Australian composer Carl Vine’s Three Pieces. This exciting new piece was dedicated to Garritson in 2022. In addition, the program will explore the evocative worlds of Ravel’s Jeux d'eau, Debussy’s La cathédrale engloutie, Scriabin’s B minor Fantaisie, as well as Vine’s Five Bagatelles and Piano Sonata No. 4. Get details and RSVP online.

Friday, September 9 at 10am

Oil And Acrylic Painting For Beginners

Let Miami artist Marcelle Zanetti lead you on a painting journey using oil or acrylic on canvas. Students of all levels are welcome. Bring a few well composed simple photographs you’ve taken in strong light and Marcelle will help you choose the best composition to create your first masterpiece. Marcelle Zanetti has a B.S. in Painting and Art Education from Southern Connecticut State University and attended the University of Massachusetts. Represented by galleries nationwide during the past 25 years, her paintings are in permanent exhibits at museums and corporate and private collections. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Friday, September 9 at 7pm

Rod MacDonald & Big Brass Bed Band

Enjoy acoustic pop, folk and blues melodies performed by internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter, Rod MacDonald and Big Brass Bed under moonlight. Rod MacDonald has been a regular on the Florida music scene since the mid-1990s. A veteran of the Greenwich Village folk scene, he was a constant presence at many of New York's most prestigious folk clubs including Gerdes Folk City and the Bottom Line. Picnics, blankets, lawn chairs and flashlights welcome. No pets, please. Get details and purchase tickets online. https://thebarnacle.org/event-4937898

Saturday, September 10 at 2pm

Matt Stock - Abandoned Everglades Images

Award-winning Photographer Matt Stock has earned a reputation for his dramatic images of natural wonders, including his series of Abandoned Everglades -- exploring the interaction between man and nature as seen through night-time environmental portraits of vehicles long abandoned in the Everglades ecosystem. Each image was captured at night utilizing the highly specialized technique of light painting combined with long exposures and seasonally specific images without adding anything to or taking away from the scene. This event by Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade historical society takes place at the Pinecrest Library, or you can register for the online zoom broadcast. Get details and RSVP online.

Saturday, September 10 from 2 to 5pm

Family Day at the Museum

Bring the family to the Coral Gables Museum every second Saturday of the month for engaging fun family activities: arts & crafts, live performances, and more. Enjoy live music and free admission for the whole family to the museum’s exhibits. The Artist-In-Residence for the season will offer special programming during each Family Day event. https://coralgablesmuseum.org/portfolio-item/familyday/

Saturday, September 10 at 9pm

Elvis

The University of Miami Cinematic Arts Commission presents a free screening of Elvis, directed by Baz Luhrmann. The life of American music icon Elvis Presley, from his childhood to becoming a rock and movie star in the 1950s while maintaining a complex relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. Starring: Austin Butler, Tom Hanks, Olivia DeJonge, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Kodi Smit-McPhee. Cosford Cinema is located on the second floor of the Memorial Classroom building on UM campus. Call 305-284-4861. https://cosfordcinema.com/event/elvis-free-screening-2/

Saturday, Sept. 17 at 10:30am

CAP Saturday Music Classes

The Community Arts Program is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 Saturday Music Classes for kids ages 5-18 at Coral Gables Congregational Church. Practice your instrument, together, with a CAP Conservatory for the Arts teacher; learn music theory; parent forums; concert outings. The finale is the center-stage performance. Call 305-448-7421 x120 or email: info@CommunityArtsProgram.org. Get details and apply online. https://communityartsprogram.org/cap-saturday-music-classes/

Miami Rum Festival

Rum Renaissance Tasting Event

Save the dates for the upcoming Miami Rum Renaissance Festival in Coral Gables on the weekend of November 12-13, 2022. Saturday begins with a series of seminars -- Cane To Glass -- featuring a complete review of the production process from cane culture and fermentation to distillation, wood management and blending. Sunday is the grand tasting event with more than 150 rums from around the world, plus a collection of vintage, limited edition and rare rums to taste. Get tickets online in advance before the sell out. https://www.rumrenaissance.com

Safe Friendly Service

Two Computer Guys

Since 1998, the team at Two Computer Guys has been available for safe, reliable, efficient and friendly service -- for small businesses, families, students and anyone that needs computer help. They solve problems and get computers up and running at top speed quickly. Serving more than a thousand clients in South Florida over the past three decades. Just call when you need a little help. 305-444-1984. https://www.twocomputerguys.com

Farm-To-Table Fresh

Lion & the Rambler

Chef & Owner Michael Bolen’s Lion & the Rambler, at 804 Ponce de Leon Blvd, serves an ever-evolving seasonal menu showcasing their relationships with the best farmers and purveyors in the country. The restaurant features modern Californian cuisine, warm hospitality, and unmatched beverage program, and was recently named by Infatuation and Eater as one of the best new restaurants in Miami. Call 305-603-7612. https://www.lionandtherambler.com