Greetings {name},

Monday, December 19 is the first day of Chanukah, on the 25th day of the month of Kislev in the Jewish calendar.

Wednesday, December 21 is the Winter Solstice, marks the shortest day north of the equator and the longest day in the south, as the sun reaches the southernmost latitude all year.

Sunday, December 25 is Christmas Day, the pinnacle of the holiday season for many Americans and a traditional time for festive gatherings and the exchange of gifts within families.

Saturday, December 31 is New Year's Eve, a popular occasion for celebrations marking the end of the year, with elaborate gatherings, festivities and fireworks.

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

French Normandy Village

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Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

Now Playing

Million Dollar Quartet Christmas

Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre presents the Ultimate Holiday Party with Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley. Sun Records, now festively decorated with a Christmas tree, garland, and mistletoe, rings with sounds of the season and the chart toppers that made the "Million Dollar Quartet" famous. Jam-packed with unforgettable performances of classic holiday hits and favorite chart-toppers such as "Jingle Bell Rock," "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," "Don't Be Cruel," "Blue Christmas," "Santa Claus is Comin' To Town," "Ring of Fire," "Santa Baby," "I'll Be Home For Christmas," "Run Run Rudolph" and more. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Now Across From City Hall

Holiday Park with Santa

Across from City Hall, Holiday Park is open seven days a week featuring pictures with Santa for $8 each, in full color, and framed in a postcard.

Now Available

Seraphic Fire Digital Library: Handel's Messiah

Experience this performance of Handel: Messiah, now available in the digital library, performing Handel’s complete work. From the excitement of “For Unto Us a Child is Born” to the magnificence of the Hallelujah Chorus, Messiah is one of the quintessential masterpieces of the Baroque canon. https://seraphicfire.vhx.tv/videos/handel-messiah

Playing through December 24

Christmas Carol, the Musical at Miracle Theatre

On Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm, bring the family to the Miracle Theatre for Actors’ Playhouse Musical Theatre for Young Audiences rendition of Christmas Carol, the Musical. To encourage the spirit of giving Actors' Playhouse will give every child who donates a new, unwrapped toy, one free Flexible Anytime Ticket. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Now through January 8

Night Garden at Fairchild

Bring the family out to Fairchild Garden for a spectacular music and light presentation that turns the garden absolutely magical. The beautiful 23-acre gardens have been transformed into an illuminated supernatural fairyland with technicolor flowers and unique sculptures. Visit rainbow-colored pathways, interact with the talking wise old tree, join a Fairy Quest, and so much more. Plus, there will be plenty of delicious food and drinks from some of Miami’s most popular food trucks. https://thenightgarden.com/miami/

Thursday, December 15 at 5pm

Graziano's Food & Wine Festival

Enjoy wine, beer, live music, and live grilling as Graziano's Market celebrates 60 years of great taste in Coral Gables with a celebration. Taste wines from around the world, beer from local brewers, live music and live grilling done with the Graziano's flair at 2301 Galiano Street. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go to breast cancer awareness. Get details and $65 tickets online.

Friday, December 16 at 8pm

Winter Dreams - a Holiday Concert

Miami Chamber Music Society presents The Coral Gables Winter Dream 2022 at Sanctuary Of The Arts, a Festive Holiday Concert, featuring holiday-themed traditional, popular and classical instrumental favorites, from the the familiar melodies of White Christmas and It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year to the captivating music of the Nutcracker and more. The musicians will be joined by the talented dancers of the Cia de ballet do Rio de Janeiro. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Saturday/Sunday, December 17-18

Santa On The Fire Truck

Be on the lookout for Santa on the Firetruck, riding through the streets of Coral Gables to wish all the good children a Merry Christmas Season and pass out candy canes. 

December 17 from 10am to Noon

Hot Chocolate With Santa

Warm up for the holidays while sipping hot chocolate with Santa and get exclusive access to the Holiday Park playground. Event includes a photo opportunity with Santa, hot beverages and children's activities. Cost is $20 for a group of four. https://www.coralgables.com/events/hot-chocolate-santa

Sunday, December 18 at 4pm

Festival Of Lights

Coral Gables celebrates Chanukah and the Festival Of Lights with the lighting of the Menora in Ponce Circle Park. 

Wednesday, December 22 at 8:30pm

Fiesta de La Zambomba at Bellmónt

Enjoy a traditional Fiesta de la Zambomba experience from Jerez, Spain at Bellmónt Spanish Restaurant with more than 10 artists on stage in the cozy terrace -- a night of good food, good friends, traditional music, Christmas carols, and beautiful dances. Arrive for dinner at 7pm to enjoy the 8:30pm performance. The cost is $50 per guest, where $20 goes entirely to the artists and $30 towards food and beverage from the dinner menu. Call 786-502-4684 or reserve online.

Saturday, December 31 at 8:30pm

Celebrate The New Year In Style

Ring in 2023 with the Biltmore Hotel's extravagant celebration. Enjoy an array of savory food stations, assorted desserts and bubbly at midnight accompanied with a premium open bar. Party favors included. Fireworks will illuminate the sky above the golf course as you count down at midnight. Get details and RSVP online.

Behold Light Transformed

The Hunter Douglas Gallery at Biscayne Décor

Offering a complete shopping experience, The Hunter Douglas Gallery at Biscayne Décor presents premium displays and a full line of window treatment products and services to enhance and elevate your home, delivering the utmost in both sophistication and quality. These shades are designed and custom-assembled in the USA, built to your specifications and guaranteed to last. Explore different materials, styles, operating systems, fabrics and colors and choose your perfect window-treatment solution. Behold light transformed. Biscayne Décor is located at 1404 Ponce. Call 305-569-0505. https://www.biscaynedecor.com/

New Age Agriculture

South Tip Hemp Tours

Described as a hemp-based CBD company, the team at South Tip Hemp consists of farmers, entrepreneurs and canabis specialists, using the latest technology with tried and true methods to produce the finest quality hemp plants. A myriad of products are derived from the crop, from medicinal tinctures and balms, to pain relievers, gummies, relaxants and consumables. Visitors are welcome to stop by the shop to learn more about South Tip Hemp’s unique products, take a tour of the facility and discover state-of-the-art farming and processing techniques. https://southtip.com/shop