Greetings {name},

Thursday, September 22 is the September Equinox, the moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator—an imaginary line in the sky above Earth’s equator—from north to south.

Saturday, September 24 is National Public Lands Day, the nation's largest single-day volunteer event for public lands.

Sunday, September 25 is Gold Star Mother's Day, a time to express love, sorrow, and reverence towards Gold Star Mothers and their families.

Monday, September 26 is Rosh Hashanah, the start of the Jewish New Year. It's also Navratri, one of the most revered Hindu festivals observed in the honour of goddess Mahadevi.

Tuesday, October 4 is the Hindu holiday Dussehra.

Wednesday, October 5 is the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur.

Thursday, October 6 is German American Day.

Monday, October 10 is Columbus Day, with special church services, parades and large gatherings and celebrations in the Italian-American community. It's also celebrated as Native American Day, an opportunity to celebrate and learn about the traditions, culture, and background of Native Americans.

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

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

the north entrance of the Coral Gables Woman's Club

click on the image to see enlargement.

Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

Big Vote Thursday - Prevent Urban Sprawl

What Does "Hold The Line" Mean?

The Urban Development Boundary is a long-term planning tool used to help discourage sprawl and encourage infill development. Holding the Line, or the UDB, encourages development close to existing houses and businesses, where roads, transit lines, schools, and other government services already exist. Maintain the current growth boundary until existing infrastructure needs are funded  and completed. By Holding The Line, we protect our water supply, local farms that supply food, and create resilience by preserving the Everglades and Biscayne Bay. https://holdthelinecoalition.org

Join Marjory’s Circle

Friends Of The Everglades

Marjory Stoneman Douglas was one of the most remarkable individuals in environmental history. Her seminal book “River of Grass” transformed the world’s view of the Everglades from swampy wasteland to national treasure. At this critical time, Friends of the Everglades invites you to follow Marjory’s lead. Help advance this mission to preserve, protect, and restore the only Everglades in the world by contributing $100 per month, becoming a member of this new alliance of donors: Marjory’s Circle. https://www.everglades.org/

New Restaurant

Chef Shingo Akikuni - Shingo Miami

Michelin-star Sushi Chef Shingo Akikuni will open a new sushi restaurant -- Shingo -- in the historic Mediterranean Revival La Palma building at 116 Alhambra Circle in the near future. https://www.shingomiami.com

Starts Friday

Spin Me Round

It sounds like the adventure of a lifetime: an all-expenses-paid trip to Italy, where a lucky few managers from an American fast-casual restaurant chain will get a crash course in the culinary arts against the backdrop of a scenic villa. Unfortunately, the getaway doesn’t always match the brochure, and Amber (Alison Brie) soon finds herself juggling mundane training exercises, an unexpected love triangle, and maybe an insidious conspiracy during her sojourn. Coral Gables native Jeff Baena and Alison Brie previously collaborated on Horse Girl together, which Brie starred in and co-wrote with Baena, who directed. Brie also appeared in Baena’s The Little Hours and Joshy. This raucous comedy also features Molly Shannon, Zach Woods, Aubrey Plaza, Fred Armisen, Alessandro Nivola and Tim Heidecker. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/spin-me-round/

Friday, September 23 at 5:30pm

QP Tapas at MKT Kitchen

Each Friday and Saturday night starting at 5:30pm, MKT Kitchen will transform from cafe and market to restaurant serving Chef Josh Elliott’s QPTapas dinner-only menu which will feature hot and cold small plates such as fresh crudos and yakitori, as well as large format dishes including Paella inspired by Valencia and Okonomiyaki, a savory Osaka-style pancake. A boutique selection of sake, wine, and beer plus a well-rounded non-alcoholic cocktail list complements the bold flavors of the cuisine. Enthusiasts can attend a preview Tapas Night on Thursday, September 15 from 6 to 8pm. For more information on QP Tapas, visit www.qptapas.com.

Friday, September 23 at 6pm

Vinos At The Venetian

Attend the fourth annual wine auction benefitting the Coral Gables Community Foundation. Guests will be treated to live music by Guerra Grooves, a curated wine auction and live dinner stations at Venetian Pool. Proceeds benefit the Foundation's robust scholarship and grant-making programs. Bottles start pouring at 6pm. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Starts Friday

Un Parcero En Nueva York

Attend the Friday Reception at 7pm with the film's lead actor Carlos Hurtado. Armando Pulido Rico (Carlos Hurtado), is an honest and hardworking 50-year-old who fights every day to support his family and overcome poverty. Tired of the difficult situation in his country, and with the possibility of progress growing increasingly remote, Armando decides to go to New York to find a job and a better life. When Armando arrives in New York, he begins an adventure that will lead him to understand that the American dream is not what it seems, that earning dollars does not mean happiness, and that quality of life has nothing to do with success or money, but rather the possibility of enjoying moments with friends and finding love. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/un-parcero-en-nueva-york/

Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm

International Aroid Society Annual Show and Sale

Fairchild Gardens hosts the International Aroid Society Annual Show and Sale this weekend -- and exquisite opportunity to meet and interact with aroid researchers, breeders, growers, hobbyists and personalities from all over the country. Local and international vendors will share their best varieties of aroids for purchase on the Garden House Lawn. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Saturday, September 24 at 7:30pm

Free Hispanic Heritage Concert

The Alhambra Orchestra performs exciting classical favorites by Hispanic composers, the inspired music of Spain, featuring Rodrigo's Lovely Concierto de Aranjuez with guitar soloist Koh Kazama. Conductor Daniel Andai leads the orchestra’s performance of popular favorites  Malagueña Recuerdos de la Alhambra, Habanera, Toreador March, Capriccio Espagnol, and the lovely  Concierto de Aranjuez with guitar soloist Koh Kazama, a faculty member at New World School of the Arts. This free event takes place at Dade County Auditorium, 29091 Flagler Street starting at 7:30pm. Call 305-668-9260. https://alhambraorchestra.org

Saturday, September 24 at 7:30pm

New Beginnings — Frost Symphony Orchestra

The season opening concert of the Frost Symphony Orchestra features three faculty members of the Frost School of Music. With Solace, composed for Gerard Schwarz and the Frost Symphony Orchestra, Charles Mason adds an element of peacefulness or solace to his characteristic frenetic and rhythmically-driven style. Paul Schoenfeld is a living American composer known to combine popular and folk music with classical forms. Jennifer Grim and Frank Ragsdale are soloists for Schoenfeld’s Klezmer Rondos, which invokes the spirit and culture of European Klezmer music. The program concludes with Johannes Brahms’ C minor symphony, sometimes jokingly dubbed as "Beethoven's Tenth." Brahms took over twenty years to complete what is truly a masterwork of the repertoire. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Saturday, September 24 at 9:30pm

The Talented Mr. Ripley

Tom Ripley (Matt Damon) is a bright and charismatic sociopath who makes his way in mid-50s New York City as a men's room attendant and sometimes pianist, though his real skill is in impersonating other people, forging handwriting, and running second-rate scams. After being mistaken for a Princeton student, Tom meets the shipping tycoon father of Dickie Greenleaf (Jude Law), a young socialite who has traveled to the coast of Italy, where he's living a carefree life with his father's money and his beautiful expatriate girlfriend, Marge (Gwyneth Paltrow). Dickie's father pays Ripley 1,000 dollars plus expenses to travel to Italy and pursuade his son to return to America, but neither Dickie nor his girlfriend suspect the dangerous extremes to which Ripley will go to make their lifestyle his own. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/the-talented-mr-ripley/

Wednesday, September 28 at 9am

City Commission Meeting

The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting at City Hall Commission Chambers at 9am. View the agenda online. Members of the public may participate in person but are also able to participate online via Zoom.

Friday, September 30 at 8pm

Calendar Girls

Attend the reception with food and drinks and a Calendar Girls live performance. Calendar Girls is a coming-of-golden-age film about the second teenage era: the retirement phase. Following senior volunteer dancers in Southwest Florida, who are determined to prove that age is just a number, The Calendar Girls give it all they've got. And they have a lot to give -- impressive makeup; handmade costumes; elaborate dance routines; and, most notably, their unparalleled enthusiasm and sparkling personalities. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/calendar-girls/

12th Anniversary Special

Pay What You Can at Gables Cinema

Coral Gables Art Cinema will expand its mission-based offering of a “pay what you can” ticket price to include first-run feature films during the month of October, coinciding with the cinema’s 12th anniversary of serving the community. This initiative builds on the organization’s mission to inspire, engage, and enhance its community by making its offerings accessible to everyone regardless of income. Coral Gables Art Cinema is located at 260 Aragon. Call 786-385-9689. http://www.gablescinema.org

October 7, 8, 9

Redland Orchid Festival at Fruit & Spice Park

Since 1997, the Redland International Orchid Festival has presented a plethora of local and international orchid growers, along with educational programs, during this three day event at the Fruit & Spice Park, a unique botanical treasure. Meet the growers from near and far. Attend lectures to learn how to grow your orchids or control insects. Purchase your favorite flowers to take home and enjoy for years to come. Tickets are available online, or pay at the entrance. https://redlandorchidfestival.com

October 6-12

Expect King Tide Flooding

A King Tide is a higher-than-normal tide that typically lasts about three hours. King Tides occur annually and predictably; in September through November in Miami, causing occasional sunny day floods in low-lying coastal areas. For details on flood-prone areas, see the NOAA Sea Level Rise Viewer and Miami-Dade County Flood Map. 

Saturday, October 8

First Annual Bacon and BBQ at Fairchild Gardens

Enjoy savory tastings, sip flights of bourbon and take in some live music as Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens presents the first annual First Annual Bacon and BBQ family event featuring Live Band & DJ,  Bourbon Tastings, Beer Tastings, Bacon and BBQ Tastings, Lawn Games and lots of special activities for the kids. Those who dare can join the eating contest. Get details and purchase tickets online. https://fairchildgarden.org/events/bacon-bbq-classic/

Saturday, October 15 from 2 to 6pm

Pumpkin Day at Ponce Circle Park

Celebrate fall in the City Beautiful when hundreds of pumpkins in all sizes take over Ponce Circle Park at 2810 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Enjoy live music, pumpkin decorating, face painting, a mini harvest market, food and beverages for purchase, and picture-perfect fall portrait areas. For details, contact parks@coralgables.com

Sunday, Nov 13 - 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 they sell out. https://www.rumrenaissance.com

Saturday, November 12 from 4 to 7pm

Bluegrass and BBQ at Anderson's Corner

Dade Heritage Trust celebrates 50 years of preservation at the historic Anderson’s Corner -- perhaps the oldest building still standing from the pioneer era of the Redland countryside. Check in on the new restoration with a fun afternoon in South Dade. Enjoy great BlueGrass Music from the Rambling String Band and tasty BBQ from Smoke and Spice. RSVP and get $75 tickets online. https://dadeheritagetrust.org/event/andersons-corner-bluegrass-and-bbq-to-benefit-dht/

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