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Greetings {name},

We hope you'll appreciate our curated list of community events and cultural opportunities in the coming days.

the historic Granada Entrance on SW Eighth Street marks a northern entrance to Coral Gables

Friday, June 21 is the day of the Summer Soltice, the moment the Sun is directly above the Tropic of Cancer in the Northern Hemisphere; and the longest day of sunlight. Sun rises at 6:32am and sets at 8:17pm.

Saturday, June 22 is World Rainforest Day to raise awareness and fight to protect rainforests.

Sunday, June 23 is the date in 1970 that President Richard Nixon signed the 26th amendment, lowering the voting age to 18.

Sunday, June 23 is United Nations’ Public Service Day, celebrating the value and virtue of service to the community.

Sunday, June 23 is also International Widows' Day, a time to consider the hardships that widows and their children often face.

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

Last Chance to Order
Lychees at Robert Is Here
The newest harvest of Brewster Lychees is going fast at Robert Is Here fruit stand. For a limited time, take 15% off of the entire site when you order online, including Lychees and Mangoes. Get details online.

Thursday, June 20 from 5:30 to 7pm
Mayor Daniella Levine Cava Reception
The Biltmore's Alhambra Ballroom is the location of a campaign reception for Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levin Cava hosted by Willy Bermello, Melissa & David Buckner, Truly Burton, Victoria Cummock, Antonio Ellek, Blake Hall, Arianna Cabrera De Ona, Ron Shuffield, Don Slesnick, Chris Rollins, and Jorge Zamora. Get details and RSVP online.

Thursday, June 20 at 5:30pm
Learn CPR from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
This two-hour workshop will teach participants the skills to take immediate action for victims of medical emergencies while responders are on the way. This event is limited to 25 participants. Please register for this course with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. Get details online.

Thursday, June 20 at 6pm
Sip & Create Painting Workshop - Birds of Paradise
Attend a delightful painting class at Pinecrest Garden with a complimentary beverage to get those artistic juices flowing. Under the expert guidance of Teaching Artist Nathalie from Budding Artists Miami, you'll draw inspiration from the Garden's lush Birds of Paradise blooms to make your own flower painting. Get details online.

Thursday, June 20 at 7pm
Double Feature at Lowe Art Gallery
Attend the Lowe Art Gallery opening reception of the exhibitions A Collector's Journey: Susan Grant Lewin and the Art Jewelry World and She’s a Knockout: Sport, Gender, and the Body in Contemporary Art. Get details and RSVP online.

Thursday, June 20 at 7:30pm
Summer with the Symphony
The South Florida Symphony presents Affairs Of The Heart: Piano Trios by Glinka, Arensky and Rachmaninoff. Rachmaninoff’s Trio élégiaque, Glinka’s Trio Pathétique and Arensky’s Piano Trio No. 1 deliver captivating melodies that vibrate deep within the soul at Coral Gables Congregational Church. Get details online.

Thursday, June 20 at 7:30pm
Inside Out 2
Disney and Pixar's "Inside Out 2" returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who've long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren't sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she's not alone. Get details online.

Thursday, June 20 at 8pm
JohnMartin's - Karaoke On The Mile
Step up to the mic and sing your heart out at JohnMartin's Thursday Karaoke Night, with $8 Signature Martinis and a full menu of great pub food. Get details online.

Friday, June 21 at 6pm
Thelma
Attend the Red Carpet Opening Night event for Thelma, featuring signature cocktails from Bacardi and light bites from La Taberna Giralda. The film begins at 7pm. In his directorial debut, Josh Margolin brings together a star-studded cast for a heartwarming action-comedy. Veteran Oscar nominee June Squibb shines in her first leading role as Thelma Post, a spirited 93-year-old grandmother who refuses to be swindled by a phone scammer posing as her grandson. Get details online.

Friday, June 21 at 6:30pm
La Fête de la Musique
Attend a celebration French music and songs at Societa Dante Alighieri, 401 Coral Way, Suite 105. Highlights include Jean-Philippe Rameau, Erik Satie, Claude Debussy, Camille Saint-Saëns, George Bizet, Tino Rossi, Joe Dassin, David Guetta and more. Call 305-529-6633 to RSVP or email: french@dantemiami.org

Friday, June 21 from 6 to 9pm
Special Gallery Night at the Museum
Attend a special Gallery Night as museum staff unveil two new historical exhibitions. Celebrate our city’s founder, George Merrick, and one of his earliest creations, the Coral Gables Congregational Church, marking its 100th anniversary. These exhibitions are part of our Centennial Series leading up to our City Beautiful’s Centennial next year. Dreaming Coral Gables -- A Biographical Story delves into the multifaceted life of George Merrick: the artist, the entrepreneur, the visionary, and the dreamer. Personal objects, photographs, documents, and other historical material will offer visitors an in-depth exploration of the founder’s life, contributions, and enduring impact on the cultural and architectural landscape of The City Beautiful. Get details online.

Friday, June 21 at 8pm
The Placemaker-Poet
Experience an innovative triple-screen dramatic curation of The Placemaker-Poet exploring the life and legacy of visionary developer George Edgar Merrick by What If Works at the Coral Gables Museum. Get details online.

Saturday, June 22 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. Bugs and mosquitos are very common throughout the year, so please come prepared (mosquito spray/lotion, long sleeve shirts, and long pants are suggested). This program is for ages 15 and older. The cost is $20. Get details online.

Saturday, June 22 at 9am
Matheson Hammock Park Coastal Cleanup
On the fourth Saturday of every month, volunteers can assist the Matheson Hammock staff and beautify this coastal park (9610 Old Cutler Road) to keep our ocean ecosystem healthy. Get details and register online.

Saturday, June 22 at noon
Dear England - National Theatre Live
Joseph Fiennes plays Gareth Southgate in James Graham’s gripping examination of nation and game. The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. Why can’t England’s men win at their own game? With the worst track record for penalties in the world, Gareth Southgate knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt, to take team and country back to the promised land. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Rupert Goold directs this spectacular new play. Get details online.

Final Curtain Weekend
Laughs In Spanish
Art Basel is about to begin and Mariana, director of a swanky modern gallery, has a big problem on her hands. Her showroom is an active crime scene. When Mariana’s movie star mother tries to save the show, everything gets hilariously complicado. Performed in English con un poquito de español, this fast-paced, cafecito-infused comedy about art and success -- and mothers and daughters -- is a joyous snapshot of Cuban and Colombian-American culture set in the heart of Miami’s Wynwood Arts District. The play continues through June 23. Get details online.

Sunday, June 23 at 4pm
Rebellion & Resilience - Bold and Powerful Dance Explosion
Riveting and spell binding drama unfolds at Sanctuary of the Arts in Miami's leading multicultural contemporay dance company's summer offering, featuring Miami's hottest contemporary dancers and choreographers. The iconic Peter London Global Dance company will have you leaning forward with the most spectacular and technically virtuosic contemporary and Afro-Diaspora dancers in South Florida, who are experts in Afro-Caribbean, Hip-Hop, contemporary, Latin, jazz and classical dance. Get details online.

Sunday, June 23 at 6pm
Artist Edel Rodriguez - The Mango Tree
The Books & Books Literary Foundation and the Coral Gables Museum are proud to present an evening with Edel Rodriguez discussing The Mango Tree: A Picture Book. From internationally renowned, award-winning artist Edel Rodriguez comes The Mango Tree, an enchanting wordless picture book and a moving, fantastical take on his childhood experience as an immigrant. Get details online.

Tuesday, June 25 at 11am
Diabetes Lecture
Maintaining a healthy nutritional and physical lifestyle is essential. Stay healthier by learning a few simple tips to keep you on track in this lecture session by the Florida Department of Health. Call Pinecrest Library at 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Tuesday, June 25 at 5pm
Coral Gables Movie Night - Life Is Beautiful
Roberto Benigni directed and starred in this Italian-language Oscar-winning film about a Jewish man who concocts an elaborate hoax to shield his son from the realities of a Nazi concentration camp. 116 minutes. Call Coral Gables Library at 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Tuesday, June 25 at 7:30pm
Florida Native Plant Society - Bunkers to Butterflies
Attend the monthly meeting of the Florid Native Plant Society for a presentation by Zoo Miami Conservation and Research Department specialist Tiffany Moore entitled From Bunkers to Butterflies – Zoo Miami’s Role in Invertebrate Conservation. South Florida is home to many imperiled, threatened, and endangered species. Zoo Miami is not only a leader in conservation but also a partner with various agencies including U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the University of Florida and Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden. PNPS events are free and everyone is invited to the meeting at Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 SW 57 Ave. Get details online.

Wednesday, June 26 at 6pm
William Castano-Bedoya - We the Other People
Join local author William Castano-Bedoya and delve into the compelling narrative of "We the Other People: The Beggars of the Mercury Lights," a powerful exploration of American social literature. Through the poignant story of the Newman family, author Castano-Bedoya masterfully navigates themes of political power, invisible poverty and societal resilience amidst the turmoil of contemporary America. Contact Coral Gables Library at 305-442-8706 or email: capleybri@mdpls.org. Ages 18 years and older. Get details online.

Wednesday, June 26 at 7pm
Eric Weiner - Ben & Me
The Books & Books Literary Foundation is proud to present an evening with bestselling author Eric Weiner discussing hew new book: Ben & Me: In Search of a Founder’s Formula for a Long and Useful Life. He will be in conversation with Dan Grech. New York Times bestselling author Eric Weiner follows in the footsteps of Benjamin Franklin, mining his life for inspiring and practical lessons in a book that’s part biography, part travelogue, part personal prescription. Get details online.

Thursday, June 27 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 welcome. Call the Coral Gables Library at 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Thursday, June 27 at 7:30pm
Jennifer Marasti
The Community Arts Program at the Congregational Church presents a performance by Jennifer Marasti, New World Symphony Percussion Fellow with marimba. Jennifer Marasti brings with the marimba an incredible journey of reimagined classics. Simply intriguing, enjoyable, and memorable. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Friday, June 28 from 1–4pm
Brews With The Badges
Take a break and hang out with first responders, enjoying a cup of coffee and some donuts in the 200 block of Alcazar on the south side of the Coral Gables Police and Fire headquarters. Get details online.

Friday, June 28 at 7pm
Musicall’s Orchestra - Musicall Summer
Granada Church, in collaboration with Musicall and the City of Coral Gables, is pleased to announce a classical concert series providing performance opportunities for students at Granada Church. Admission is complimentary. For details, email: kristal@granadachurch.com

Saturday, June 29 from 10am to 3pm
Open House USDA Chapman Field Station
Bring the whole family to visit and explore the 200 acres of USDA Chapman Field Station devoted to tropical agriculture, including narrated tram tours, lectures on the history of the old air field, mango and chocolate research -- even a butterfly house for the kids. While supplies last, there will be a free plant give away as well as plant sales and plenty of refreshments for sale. Free parking on site. Use the main entrance off Deering Bay Drive, immediately on your right. For details, call 305-733-1322. Get details online.

Monday, July 1 to Wednesday, July 31
Taste the Gables - July is Restaurant Month
Taste the Gables presents a month of culinary delights and exciting events. Indulge in an array of epicurean experiences, showcasing the finest cuisine the city has to offer. Full-service restaurants are offering prix-fixe menus for brunch, lunch and dinner. Fast-casual restaurants were offering lower-priced prix-fixe menus, specialty happy hours and promotions at attractive price points during non-traditional times of day. Get details online.

Thursday, July 4 at 5pm
Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration
The City of Coral Gables and The Biltmore Hotel invite the community to make plans to attend the Fourth Of July Fireworks Celebration starting at 5pm on the historic Biltmore Hotel's golf course grounds with a pre-show concert at 7pm by Navy Band Southeast. At 9pm the famous fireworks show will light up the sky to celebrate our Nation’s Independence Day. Call 305-460-5605 or email: specialevents@coralgables.com. This is a free event. Parking is a challenge, so get the details on shuttle pickups and other event details online.

Dependable Friendly Computer 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, seniors and anyone who needs a little help with their computer. TCG solves problems to get computers up and running at top speed quickly. Serving more than a thousand clients in South Florida over the past three decades. Call 305-444-1984 when you need a little help. Get details and schedule an appointment online.

WildLife Experts
Pesky Critters Pest Control
When there's a little to much "wild" in your life, give Pesky Critters a call. Wildlife can carry harmful bacteria and diseases that may threaten your family and pets well-being; can become aggressive and physically harm those who approach them. Always call in the experts when you need wildlife control. With over 40 years experience, Pesky Critters serves private, corporate and governmental entities in their wildlife removal needs. Call 305-255-7296 anytime, day or night or get details online.