Greetings {name},

Sunday, March 12 is the start of Daylight Saving Time, setting clocks forward one hour.

Friday, March 17 is Saint Patrick's Day, with celebrations of Irish Culture, marked by Irish themed festivities, drinks and food, and family gatherings.

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

a birds eye view of the Venetian Pool

click on the image to see enlargement.

Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

Thursday, March 9 after 5pm

Moon Over The Gables Art Installation

Downtown Coral Gables will be transformed into a celestial art experience with Moon Over The Gables, an event that brings the internationally renowned Museum of the Moon by British artist Luke Jerram to Ponce Circle Park for three evenings. The rapturous presence of our closest celestial neighbor will loom over artistic, scientific and cultural events. Moonrise on the horizon on Thursday is at 8:33pm, on Friday at 9:28pm and Saturday at 10:26pm. Get details online.

Starts Friday

One Fine Morning

Sandra (Léa Seydoux) is a widowed young mother raising her daughter alone, while also caring for her sick father. She’s dealing with the loss of the relationship she once had with her father, while fighting to get him the care he requires. At the same time, Sandra reconnects with Clément (Melvil Poupaud), a friend she hasn’t seen in a while and, although he’s married, their friendship soon blossoms into a passionate affair. Mia Hansen-Løve started as an actress and a critic. Her first feature All is Forgiven (2006) premiered at the Cannes Film Festival's Director's Fortnight section, was nominated for the César Award for Best First Film, and won the Louis Delluc Prize in the same category. Her 2016 film Things to Come won the Silver Bear for Best Filmmaker in Berlin, along with 7 other international awards. The same year, she also became a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences after which she shot her first English language film Bergman Island, (2021) starring Vicky Krieps, Tim Roth and Mia Wasikowska.

https://www.gablescinema.com/events/one-fine-morning/

Friday and Saturday Evenings

Live Music at the Bierhaus Plaza

Meet up with friends at the Fritz and Franz Bierhaus plaza for live music on the weekend evenings, along with a fine selection of drinks, an authentic Bavarian menu and a beautiful outdoor setting. https://bierhaus.cc/live-music/

Friday, March 10 at 6pm

Painting With Notes

Transcend to a world of musical bliss at the Coral Gables Museum with the classical music of South Florida pianist and FIU professor José López, featuring immensely lyrical compositions, such as Teresa Carreño’s Elegy, Clementi’s tempestuous F-minor Sonata, and selections from Schubert’s last sonata trilogy. Proceeds from this program will support the accompanying exhibition catalog of Painting with Bronze, a retrospective show of local sculptor Freda Coffing Tschumy, on view at the Coral Gables Museum. Before the presentation, hear from artist Freda Tschumy and exhibition curator Yuni Villalonga about the ideas behind the show with an exclusive opportunity to pre-order the catalog. Get details and RSVP online.

Friday, March 10 at 7pm

Movies Under The Gables Moonlight - ET

Bring the family out to Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park for a free showing of Steven Spielberg's E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial movie. After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott. Contact: specialevents@coralgables.com

Friday, March 10 at 7pm

Tall Boys Band - Barnacle Under Moonlight

Enjoy the sounds of classic rock tunes recorded in South Florida back in the 1970s -- including some surprises -- with The Tall Boys Band at The Barnacle Under Moonlight concert, starting at 7pm. Get details online.

Friday, March 10–12 at 7:30pm

Area Stage Company - RENT

Based loosely on Puccini's La Boheme, Rent School Edition follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The physical and emotional complications of the disease pervade the lives of Roger, Mimi, Tom and Angel. Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through performance art; her partner, Joanne, wonders if their relationship is worth the trouble. Benny has sold out his Bohemian ideals in exchange for a hefty income and is on the outs with his former friends. Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, feels like an outsider to life in general. How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves and conflicts provides the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Saturday at 8am

Farmers' Market at City Hall

Every Saturday through March 25, 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, March 11 at 9am

Butterflies in Your Backyard

Do you have an interest in finding and identifying butterflies in South Florida? Dalton Goolsby's seminar, Butterflies In Your Backyard introduces attendees to the specific butterflies they could expect to find in their zip code, according to the types of habitats that exist in the area. Learn how to discern similar species from one another, and the native plants one could plant to attract them to their home landscape. Attendees will also learn how to use the iNaturalist app so that they can document and catalog these species on their own time. Contract Dalton Goolsby via email: daltongoolsby@ufl.edu

Saturday, March 11 from 10am to 5pm

Orchids In Bloom at Fairchild Garden

The annual Orchids in Bloom event, presented by the Orchid Society of Coral Gables, returns to Fairchild Garden on the weekend of March 11–12. Purchase exotic and tropical orchids; attend lectures by orchid experts and scientists; visit the Million Orchid Project Lab, transplant orchid seeds in the STEMLab. Kids will enjoy the Orchids Encounter. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Saturday/ Sunday at 11am

I Am Eleven

A charming and uplifting documentary inspired by the lives and thoughts of several 11-year-old children from 15 countries. Admission is pay what you can per ticket, with a suggested price of $5 per person. Each ticket includes a free small popcorn. Presented in partnership with Books & Books and Coral Gables Museum. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/i-am-eleven/

Saturday, March 11 at noon

Family Day Storytime

Bring the kids to Books & Books for Family Day on Aragon: Bilingual Storytime with Feppy Books. Storytime is presented in partnership with the Coral Gables Art Cinema and the Coral Gables Museum, and made possible by a grant from the Coral Gables Community Foundation and sponsorship from Grove Bank & Trust. Please RSVP online.

Saturday, March 11 at 1pm

Commodore Trail - 2023 Secret Garden Tour

Attend an exclusive self-guided tour of six private gardens in Coconut Grove from 1 to 5pm -- a fundraiser for Friends of The Commodore Trail. Check in first at The Vanguard School parking lot to get your wrist band and map. Free parking is available at The Vanguard School. Get details online.

Saturday, March 11 at 2pm and 7pm

A Chorus Line - Teen Edition

A stunning concept musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway chorus audition, A Chorus Line: Teen Edition Explores the inner lives and poignant ambitions of professional Broadway performers. The show features one powerhouse number after another. Get details and tickets online.

Saturday, March 11 at 2pm

The History of Frankie's Pizza

The Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade historical society presents historian Cesar Becerra and his program on Frankie's Pizza on Bird Road, in person at the Pinecrest Library, and online via Zoom. Cesar A. Becerra, two decades ago, was able to shadow Frank Pasquarella for an entire year. The result was a book, and many great stories about this iconic local eatery. https://www.mpnod.org/events/frankies-pizza

Saturday, March 11 at 9pm

Unicorn Wars

For ages, teddy bears have been locked in an ancestral war against their sworn enemy, the unicorns, with the promise that victory will complete the prophecy and usher in a new era. Aggressive, confident teddy bear Bluey and his sensitive, withdrawn brother Tubby could not be more different. As the rigors and humiliation of teddy bear bootcamp turn into the psychedelic horrors of a combat tour in the Magic Forest, their complicated history and increasingly strained relationship will come to determine the fate of the entire war. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/unicorn-wars/

Sunday, March 12 at 1pm

Tropical Audubon Society History Seminar

Local history buffs, Audubon enthusiasts, and anyone interested in becoming a Doc Thomas House volunteer docent are invited to an informal, interactive seminar to learn more about our 1932 Historic Doc Thomas House public tours and the colorful stories that comprise the Tropical Audubon Society chapter's history. Get details and RSVP online.

Sunday, March 12 at 1:15pm

Cinema Classic - Sunrise

A farmer (George O'Brien) intends to drown his wife (Janet Gaynor), so he can be with a seductive city woman (Margaret Livingston) but is unable to go through with it. Then, as husband and wife encounter a life-threatening rainstorm, their love and loyalty are put to the ultimate test. Having made two classics in his native Germany -- Nosferatu and The Last Laugh -- F.W. Murnau emigrated to Hollywood in 1926 to film Sunrise, a poetic fable about temptation and lust. At the first Academy Award ceremony in 1929, the film received Oscars for Most Unique and Artistic Production, Best Actress (Janet Gaynor) and Best Cinematography. The British Film Institute's decennial Sight and Sound poll listed Sunrise as the best silent film and the eleventh greatest film of all time. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/sunrise/

Sunday, March 12 at 7pm

Miami Short Film Festival

The Miami short Film Festival is dedicated to promoting the short film genre, showcasing films from 1-20 minutes long. The Festival is international in scope, bringing exposure to the world’s best independent up-and-coming filmmakers, and motivating directors, screenwriters, actors, and producers to make films and share them with fellow film makers and industry professionals. The Deering Estate is located at 16701 SW 72 Avenue. 

https://www.miamishortfilmfestival.com

Sunday, March 12 at 7:10pm

Adam Driver - 65

After a catastrophic crash on an unknown planet, pilot Mills (Adam Driver) quickly discovers he’s actually stranded on Earth... 65 million years ago. Now, with only one chance at rescue, Mills and the only other survivor, Koa (Ariana Greenblatt), must make their way across an unknown terrain riddled with dangerous prehistoric creatures in an epic fight to survive. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Sunday, March 12 at 7:30pm

Go for Baroque

The Alhambra Orchestra, led by Artistic Director Daniel Andai, wants you to experience a new program curated by Alhambra Orchestra and presenting incredible pieces performed by a variety of mellifluous strings and winds in petite ensembles. It is an evening of relaxed and cozy chamber repertory celebrating Baroque Europe with pieces from Italy, Spain, France, England and Germany. Concertmaster Steffen Zeichner is featured in the ever-popular Violin Concerto in A-minor by Vivaldi. Free admission and free parking. Get details online.

Monday, March 13 at 5:30pm

Meet Your Coral Gables Candidates

The Gables Good Government group is hosting a candidates reception at the Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue, starting at 5:30pm. At 6pm, the candidates will offer their presentations. RSVP in advance online. RSVP in advance online.

Monday, March 13 at 8pm

Monday Jazz - Peter Brewer's Miami Jazz Consort

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, 7701 SW 76 Avenue (Ira Sullivan Way). Peter Brewer's Miami Jazz Consort get started at 8pm. Get details and tickets online.

Tuesday, March 14  at 8pm

Italian Holiday Concert - Greater Miami Symphonic Band

This outstanding live Greater Miami Symphonic Band performance features Italian theme compositions lead by Music Director, Robert Longfield, with Guest Conductor, Colonel Arnald D. Gabriel, USAF Retired, and Guest Soloist, Dale Underwood, Assistant Professor of Music at UM (saxophone). Colonel Gabriel will conduct "La Forza del Destino (his signature piece inspired by his biography, "The Force of Destiny." Dale Underwood then performs "Un Viaggio Italiano", a World Premiere and a delightful aural journey, at UM's Gusman Concert Hall. Get details and purchase tickets online. https://www.gmsb.org/march-14-2023

Friday/Saturday, March 17-18 from 4pm to Midnight

JohnMartin's St. Patrick's Day Street Festival

Indulge in some good ol’ Irish fun and celebrate the 30th Annual JohnMartin's St. Patrick's Day Street Festival on the streets of Coral Gables. Enjoy live bands, entertainment, bar stations, food, games and much more. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Save The Date

Saturday, March 25 at 7pm

GableStage Hurricane Party

Your friends at GableStage will be hosting a "Hurricane Party" in conjunction with their production of El Huracán by Charise Castro Smith, set to debut on April 15. The party will take place at the Alhambra Ballroom inside the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables. El Huracán is a powerful and emotional play that explores the impact of a hurricane on a Cuban-American family. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to support local arts and culture. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Fighting For Clean Water

Friends Of The Everglades Alert

House Bill 1197 (Maggard) and its Senate counterpart, Senate Bill 1240 (Burgess) would strip municipal and county governments of their authority to regulate water quality, water quantity, pollution control, pollution discharge prevention or removal, and wetlands, including delineation of wetlands. The laxity of state law and lack of enforcement is why cities and counties feel compelled to adopt tougher local rules in the first place. If the state was doing a bang-up job protecting water quality and fighting pollution, we wouldn’t need local clean-water regulation. Get details and take action online.

A Unique Countryside Dining Experience

Royd’s on Krome Avenue

Bring the family to Royd's on Krome to enjoy the delightful ambience of Miami's countryside, 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