Greetings {name},

Monday, January 16 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a day to promote equal rights for all Americans and honor the legacy of this civil rights champion.

Wednesday, January 18 is Thesaurus Day, in honor Peter Roget, the author of Roget’s Thesaurus. It's a day of appreciation, gratitude, thanks, gratefulness, thankfulness, recognition, sense of obligation; indebtedness, and discernment.

Sunday, January 22 is Lunar New Year, also commonly known as Chinese New Year, is the most widely celebrated and most important holiday across Asia. It marks the start of a new year (The Year Of The Rabbit) based on the lunar calendar, a dating system that's based on the monthly cycle of the moon's phases. The rabbit (兔) is the fourth in the twelve-year cycle of animals that appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar.

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 -- including restaurant row in the 100 block of Giralda. 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 iconic style of the Congregational Church is a revival rendition based on Spanish Colonial architecture in the Americas. On October 10, 1978, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

click on the image to see enlargement.

Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

Save The Date

January 28-29

Coral Gables Festival of The Arts

On Alhambra, from Ponce to LeJeune, the city comes alive with a fantastic festival of the arts, including Fine Art, Craft, Kids Fest, Kids Talent Competition, Wearable Art/Fashion, And The Miami Beer, Wine and Spirits Fest Cocktails and Comedy. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Save The Date
Saturday, January 21 at 10am

Redland Riot Road Rally

Every third Saturday in January, since 1994, this fruity, tropical history tour through the Redland agricultural region has delighted hundreds of families, history buffs, foodies and nature lovers with a whimsical adventure through the countryside. Dozens of car teams go searching for clues and enjoying the bounty of the Redland, stopping at wonderful places along the way. Meet at Cauley Square at 10am to get started. The big finale is at Schnebly Redland's Winery in the Miami Brewing Company Tap Room at 5pm. Get details and register your car team on the Redland Riot web site. https://www.redlandriot.com/Rallye.html

Now Playing through January 29

We Will Not Be Silent at GableStage

Risking everything to stand up for social justice, German college student Sophie Scholl courageously led a major act of civil disobedience against Hitler and his fascist regime. Scholl’s moral strength is tested while being interrogated for her crimes, leading her to question whether to save her own life or continue her righteous crusade. Based on true events, We Will Not Be Silent is a provocative and timely new work that examines the role of ordinary people in extraordinary times. https://www.gablestage.org/we-will-not-be-silent/

Starts Friday

Living

1953. A London shattered by WWII is still recovering. Williams (Bill Nighy), a veteran civil servant, is an impotent cog within the city’s bureaucracy as it struggles to rebuild. Buried under paperwork at the office, lonely at home, his life has long felt empty and meaningless. Then a shattering medical diagnosis forces him to take stock -- and to try and grasp fulfillment before it goes beyond reach. At a seaside resort, chaperoned by a local decadent (Tom Burke), he flirts with hedonism before rejecting it as his solution. Back in London, he finds himself drawn to the natural vitality of Margaret (Aimee Lou Wood), a young woman who once worked under his supervision and is now determined to spread her wings. Then one evening he is struck by a revelation -- one as simple as it is profound -- and with a new energy, and the help of Peter (Alex Sharp), an idealistic new recruit to his department, he sets about creating a legacy for the next generation. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/living/

January 13-15 from 11am to 6pm

Tamiami Orchid Festival

The Tamiami International Orchid Festival is Miami’s largest, most diverse orchid show. Over the past twenty years, the Tamiami International Orchid Festival has not only become a great Miami orchid show, but a nationally and internationally recognized orchid event -- the largest orchid show in the United States. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Now Playing

Miami Jewish Film Festival

The Miami Jewish Film Festival celebrates the best of world cinema at the Coral Gables Art Cinema over two weeks at the Gables Cinema. Get details online.

Friday, January 13 at 7pm

Ricky Valido and the Hialeah Hillbillies

Gather at the The Barnacle Historic State Park for another concert under moonlight on Biscayne Bay as local legends Ricky Valido and The Hialeah Hillbillies perform on the lawn. The cost of a ticket is your donation to the Barnacle Society, which be be arranged in advance online. https://thebarnaclesociety.square.site

Saturday, January 14 at 8am

Farmers' Market at City Hall

Every Saturday from 8am to 2pm, bring the family out to Merrick Park across from City Hall for the Coral Gables Farmers Market. Local vendors bring fresh Florida produce, prepared foods, baked goods, flowers and plants, plus activities for children. https://www.coralgables.com/events/farmers-market-merrick-park

Saturday, January 14 at 9am

Seminar - Biodiversity And Conservation

Enjoy a special seminar on Biodiversity And Conservation, presented at the Coral Gables Farmers Market by Dalton Goolsby, Urban Horticultural Program Supervisor at the local UF/IFAS Extension in Miami-Dade County. Learn in-depth about biodiversity and conservation, specifically what it means for all of us living in Miami Dade County. This program ties directly into Pine Rockland conservation, the importance of pollinators in an ecosystem, and equips the audience with the education to increase the conservation at home. Call 305-460-5605 for details. 

January 14-15

72nd Annual Beaux Arts Festival Of Art

Miami’s longest-running juried art festival will be held on January 14-15 on the beautiful University of Miami campus, featuring over 150 fine art exhibitors, a children’s art tent, marketplace, a beer garden, food and live entertainment. This free outdoor community event is ideal for all art enthusiasts, offering artwork in a variety of media and price ranges. https://beauxartsmiami.org/pages/festival-of-art

Saturday, January 14 at 2pm

Brad Bertelli: Henry Perrine and Indian Key History

The Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade historical society presents historian Brad Bertelli and his program on The Henry Perrine and Indian Key Connection, in person at the Pinecrest Library, as well as online with Zoom. Dr. Perrine sought to live in warmer climates after being accidentally poisoned by arsenic. The event altered his life trajectory, leading him to abandon the medical profession and pursue a career in horticulture. It also introduced him to Indian Key, where his life tragically ended during the second escalation of the Seminole War on August 7, 1840. Please RSVP with the Pinecrest Library using their link to attend in person or online. Get more details at the Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade web site.

Saturday, January 14 at 8pm

Macbeth's Nightmare at Area Stage

Area Stage Company proudly presents a very special event -- Shakespeare Troupe's staged reading directed by Peter Galman -- a preview of their new school show, a one-hour adaptation of The Tragedy of Macbeth. An abridged, underscored version created by Michael J. Font. This production is an immersive experience with some audience participation. Parental guidance is suggested for violence. One Night Only. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Saturday, January 14 at 9pm

Ikiru

One of the greatest achievements by Akira Kurosawa, Ikiru shows the director at his most compassionate—affirming life through an explora­tion of death. Takashi Shimura beautifully portrays Kanji Watanabe, an aging bureaucrat with stomach cancer who is impelled to find meaning in his final days. Presented in a radically conceived two-part structure and shot with a perceptive, humanistic clarity of vision, Ikiru is a multifaceted look at what it means to be alive. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/ikiru/

Sunday, January 15 at 2pm

Voices of the 1963 March on Washington

The Coconut Grove Ecumenical Network (CGECN) is pleased to host the 29th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration presenting their 5th annual theatrical production “Voices of the 1963 March on Washington” at the Sanctuary Of The Arts - Saint Mary's Church at 136 Frow Avenue. In an effort to celebrate the spirit of Dr. King and bring culturally relevant theatre to the community, the program combines drama, music, and dance while educating the community about the struggle during the Civil Rights Movement. https://www.sanctuaryofthearts.org/programs/

Sunday, January 15 at 5pm

Free Screening - Raiders Of The Lost Ark

Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre is proud to host The Great Movie Ride Film Series presented by Coral Gables Commissioner Kirk Menendez through the Kirk and Lydia Menendez Family Endowment. Bring the family to see Indiana Jones And The Raiders Of The Lost Ark at 5pm for this free screening at the Miracle Theatre. Get details online.

Monday, January 16 at 6pm

QP Tapas Macchialina Industry Night Dinner

One night only in Coral Gables -- Chef Mike Pirolo of Macchialina will join QP Tapas Chef Josh Elliott and Sous Chef Pizza Pinoy for Porchetta, Paella, Pizza & Porrons at MKT Kitchen for Industry Night. Porchetta, Paella, Pizza, Vibes, Wine, Cocktails and Wandering Chefs. Space is limited. MKT Kitchen is located at 1831 Ponce. Get more details and order $65 tickets online.  

Wednesday, January 18 at 6pm

Lecture Series on Mediterranean Architecture

Organized in collaboration with ICAA Florida Chapter and the University of Miami School of Architecture, the Coral Gables Museum presents a Link + Learn lecture: Classical and Traditional Practice -- An Interview With Architects Working In Coral Gables, featuring Maria de la Guardia, Luis Trelles, Jorge Hernandez and Callum Gibb. Get details and purchase $25 tickets online.

Friday, January 20 at 8pm

Seraphic Fire - Old And New American Music

Guest conductor Jason Max Ferdinand takes Seraphic Fire on a stirring journey through American music, both traditional and contemporary. Aaron Copland’s Old American Songs dresses old familiar tunes such as "Simple Gifts" and "All the Pretty Little Horses" in 20th-century clothing. Masterpieces by modernist Betty Jackson King and her contemporaries meld with newer, arresting gems by Ken Burton, Stacy Gibbs, and Emmy-winner Joel Thompson. At the climactic mid-portion of the program are a collection of bedrock works and inspiring spirituals including the lesser-known "Zion's Wall" by William Dawson and the foundational "I Cannot Stay Here by Myself" by Hal Johnson. Rounding out the evening is the inspiring anthem "Lift Every Voice and Sing" by J. Rosamond Johnson, arranged by Roland Carter. The concert takes place at Church of the Little Flower. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Saturday, January 21

Bird-Friendly Gardening Day

Learn about native plants that attract birds and other pollinators at the Tropical Audubon Society's Bird-Friendly Gardening Day at the historic Doc Thomas property. Sign up to help maintain the near-native Steinberg Nature Center grounds, which include bird-friendly pollinator gardens, and Pine Rockland and Hardwood Hammock demonstration forests. You'll get hands-on experience creating wildlife habitat and weeding out invasive plants under the guidance of our resident Master Gardeners. The knowledge and skills you gain will enable you to establish a bird-friendly garden in your own yard, or on your patio or balcony. Get details and RSVP online.

Save The Date

February 18-20

Coconut Grove Arts Festival

The legacy of the Coconut Grove Arts Festival continues with a long weekend of fabulous artists and artworks on display throughout the street of Coconut Grove. Proceeds help fund year-round arts programs. Since its inception in 1963, the association has awarded hundreds of scholarships to students who attend fine arts programs in local schools.

https://cgaf.com

Now Hiring

Fritz and Franz Bierhaus

Hospitality workers are needed at Fritz and Fran Bierhaus, including chefs, kitchen helpers, bartenders, servers and bussers to join the team at this very popular, iconic restaurant and bar in Coral Gables. For details call 305-774-1883‬. https://www.bierhaus.cc

Drawing Held on April 22

Actors' Playhouse Azamara Cruise

Enter the Actors' Playhouse drawing for an Azamara voyage for two in a Veranda Stateroom. $250 donation -- or 5 tickets for $1,000. Only 100 tickets are available. Winner need not be present to win. Get details and purchase a raffle ticket online.

A Unique Dining Experience

Royd’s on Krome Avenue

Bring the family to Royd's to enjoy the delightful ambience of an old Southwestern town, featuring a mix of Latin and Southern comfort food, with fresh fruit milkshakes and home-made desserts. On the weekends, enjoy the mechanical bull rides, pony rides and a farm animal exhibit for the kids, with live music and a festive atmosphere. From the architecture to the agriculture, it's a beautiful family-friendly place -- a charming reflection of the Redland Region where you'll want to return again and again. Royd's is located at 20800 SW 177 Avenue. Call 305-799-8996. https://roydssfl.com

Dependable 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

A Wild Adventure

Everglades Swamp Tours

Reserve space with Everglades Swamp Tours for an amazing adventure in the wild Everglades -- with your own custom tour of these vast open spaces. Experience wildlife up close while appreciating the serene nature of this pristine environment. Call 305-849-0135 for details. https://www.evergladesswamptours.com