Greetings {name},

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

at the corner of LeJeune and Ponce, the Gables Ponce building complex stands tall above the palm laden sidewalk

Thursday, November 16 is UNESCO International Tolerance Day is a day for fostering mutual understanding among cultures and peoples.

Thursday, November 23 -- the fourth Thursday of November is Thanksgiving Day, a federal holiday, a time for considering all our blessings, a day of parades and gatherings, and a long weekend of family gatherings and feasting.

Friday, November 24, the day after Thanksgiving, is known as Black Friday, a public holiday in more than 20 states, and traditionally the day when Christmas shopping retail sales begin with steep discounts.

The Last Saturday in November is Small Business Saturday, a time to consider supporting small neighborhood businesses when planning holiday shopping. 

Monday, November 27 -- the last Monday in November is known as Cyber Monday, a newfound tradition that anticipates many Americans using online purchasing sites to pre-order holiday presents on sale.

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

Now Playing

Sweet Goats & Blueberry Señoritas 

From Miami to Maine, and back to Miami, Sweet Goats & Blueberry Señoritas is about a Cuban-American baker named Beatriz in Maine as she tries to determine whether she should stay with the community she’s developed, or reunite with her estranged mother in Miami. Along the way Beatriz explores what it means to belong as she cooks up the recipes of her childhood with the raw ingredients of her new hometown. Written by Richard Blanco and Vanessa Garcia, the Actors' Playhouse production continues at Miracle Theatre through December 3. Get details online.

Now through January 7

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. Get details online.

Thursday, November 16, at 5pm

Merrick Park 20th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Bring the family to the Shops at Merrick Park for the 20th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and get photos taken with Santa Claus. Special guest host WSVN News Anchor Alex de Armas and special performances by Preston Howell, Miami Royal Ballet and Coral Gables High School Gablettes. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate in support of Nicklaus Children's Hospital. Get details online.

Exhibition Opens November 16

The Sounds Of The World Exhibit

The Day I Heard The Sounds Of The World -- This museum exhibition gathers a selection of recent work by Marielle Plaisir, a multimedia artist based in Miami. Working across various disciplines, from painting to drawing, to sculpture, to fashion and performance, Plaisir creates intense visual experiences that explore her French-Caribbean heritage against the backdrop of Postcolonialism. She addresses prejudice through the lens of body politics and identifies moments of struggle and social control over the Black body. In her works, she carefully dissects control systems to present us with new, freeing, and empowering realities and counter-narratives. Get details online.

Thursday, November 16 at 6:30pm

Meditation Class at the Library

Discover your true self through Sahaja Meditation and see your full potential unfold. Learn to calm and balance yourself, avoid extremes and live in tune with your environment. Beginners are welcome. Call 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Thursday, November 16 at 6:30pm

Autumn Floral Arranging Class

Attend the Autumn Flower Arrangement class at Pinecrest Gardens with Crafts & Drafts of Miami. Make a fresh, beautiful and seasonal floral display to take home. Get details and purchase $60 tickets online.

Thursday, November 16 at 7:15pm

The Holdovers

From acclaimed director Alexander Payne, The Holdovers follows a curmudgeonly instructor (Paul Giamatti) at a New England prep school who is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to go. Eventually, he forms an unlikely bond with one of them -- a damaged, brainy troublemaker (newcomer Dominic Sessa) -- and with the school’s head cook, who has just lost a son in Vietnam (Da’Vine Joy Randolph). Get details online.

Thursday, November 16 at 7:30pm

“Nowhere” with Director Gregg Araki In Person

You are invited to a special screening of a new 4K restoration of director Gregg Araki’s groundbreaking 1997 comedy-drama “Nowhere,” followed by an in-person Q&A with Araki and actor James Duval. Nowhere is a stylized foray into the nightmare world of adolescent highs and lows. But more than that, it functions as a study of an entire generation and the direction they’re headed. The movie is more of a reflexive inquiry into the destiny of the seemingly apathetic youth who place more emphasis on style than substance. Get details online.

November 17 to December 10

The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa FastHorse

Regional Premiere -- Larissa FastHorse is the first indigenous American woman to have a play on Broadway. This will be the regional premiere of Fasthorse's shocking satire that "flips the bird" on one of America's most prolific myths -- the original thanksgiving meal. With provocative questions around erasure and authorship of history, this comedy asks how we proceed when steadfast assumptions are disrupted. Sponsored by Roz & Charles Stuzin. Get details online.

Saturday, November 18 at 5:30am

Sunrise Photography at Deering

The Deering Estate offers an exciting opportunity to photograph the sunrise over Biscayne Bay. Bring your camera, tripod, water, and bug spray. This program is for ages 15 and older. Get details and purchase $20 tickets online.

Saturday, November 18 at 10:30am

Family Art Workshop — Glass In Focus

Join museum educators for a fun and exciting artmaking experience working with various mediums, colors, and techniques to bring your own unique creations to life. Family Art Workshops are monthly programs designed for intergenerational groups designed to offer an opportunity to engage with current exhibitions at the Lowe or delve into the rich stories behind their permanent collection. This Family Art Workshop complements works on view in the Lowe's Palley Pavilion for Contemporary Glass and Studio Arts. Get details online.

Saturday, November 18 at 7pm

Miami Short Film Festival at Deering

The Miami short Film Festival (MIAMIsFF) presents MIAMIsFF 22nd Edition Miami short Film Festival indoors at the Deering Estate, beginning with cocktail hour at 6:30pm before the 7pm screening. Get details online.

Saturday, November 18 at 8pm

The Threepenny Opera at UM Ring Theatre

The Jerry Herman Ring Theatre's performance this landmark musical theatre piece, recently adapted by Simon Stephens. The Threepenny Opera inhabits a dark underworld the line between vice and virtue is always shifting. Featuring a sumptuous score with songs such as “Mack the Knife” and vividly drawn anti-heroes, this satirical slap at the hypocrisy of capitalism remains eerily timely nearly 100 years after its debut. Get details online.

Sunday, November 19 at 10am

Cars in the Garden

Antique vehicles  -- from the 1930’s through 1997 -- are on display at Fairchild Garden. The entire collection of Corvettes will be there. Visitors can vote for Best Antique and the Best Corvette. Get details and purchase advance tickets online.

Monday, November 20 from 8am to 4pm

Mini-Camp at Deering

Deering Mini-Camps are offered during select Teacher Planning Days, each with different theme exploring a different aspect of nature. Let campers to have fun while also learning about different fields of science. Bring lunch and snacks, refillable water bottle, closed-toe shoes, change of clothes, sunblock and bug spray, and hat and sunglasses. Get details online.

Tuesday, November 21 at 9pm

Fox's Lounge Trivia Tuesday

Earn your brainy bragging rights by quick competition at Fox's Lounge in this trivia tournament that goes fast. No app needed, no downloads, no limit to number of players or teams. Three speedy rounds in two hours. Win fabulous prizes and enjoy specials like $9 Maestro Dobel Cocktails, $20 Burger and Beer combo, $5 Beers at 6030 S Dixie Hwy. Call 305-703-6553. Get details online.

Wednesday, November 20 at noon

Sculpt, Shape and Work With Clay

Attend this teen-led workshop at the museum to enjoy this hands-on and sometimes messy craft of clay sculpting. Use your hands and some tools to create a personalized and unique work of art. Get details online.

Order Before November 20

Stone Crab Thanksgiving Dinner

Looking for an alternative to turkey? MKT Kitchen and Holy Crab Stone Crab Delivery are teaming up to offer a Miami Stone Crab Thanksgiving Dinner. In addition to fresh large stone crabs, seasonal side options include Sweet Potato Mash, Spiced Roasted Carrots, Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts, and 5-Cheese Truffle Mac & Cheese. Dessert options include Key Lime Pie and Tres Leches. Packages start at $199 for two people, and upgrades are available. Orders must be placed in person at MKT Kitchen or by calling 305-862-2600. Get details online.

Monday, November 20 at 8pm

Palms & Poetry – Open Mic

Miami Poetry Club's Palms & Poetry is a judgment-free sanctuary for your unique voice to soar at Books & Books. Whether you’re a poet, a listener, or simply a wanderer seeking solace in the art of expression, join in every third Monday of the month from 8 to 10pm. Get details online.

Wednesday, November 22 at 6pm

College "Personal Statement" Workshop

Attention high school students: making a strong first impression with your college application is a key to getting accepted. Join us to get the help you need to write a successful personal statement, presented by Ketab Corp. Call 305-428-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 12 to 18 years. Get details online.

Flavors of Argentina

Curiosa - Argentina Auténtica

Conveniently located in Coral Gables at 1244 SW 57th Ave, La Curiosa family-owned meat market stands as a culinary haven for enthusiasts of exquisite flavors, offering a rich selection of Argentine and American beef -- the finest cuts that promise unmatched tenderness and taste. Complementing this culinary experience, the store boasts a sophisticated collection of wines and gourmet products, curated to elevate every meal. From the robust reds to the crisp whites, the select wines harmonize perfectly with the sizzling meats. Step into La Curiosa and indulge in a symphony of flavors that celebrate the art of fine dining and cherished family traditions. Get details and order online.

Behold Light Transformed

Experience 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. Get details online.