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

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Now On Exhibition
Mid-Career Artists, Future Masters
Cernuda Arte proudly presents a showcase of twelve midcareer contemporary artists with exceptional trajectories, destined for even greater heights. For their remarkable and distinct talent, each of these artists have garnered substantial collector support both domestically and internationally. Their work has graced prestigious exhibitions, publications, art fairs, and institutions, solidifying their positions as important voices in today’s contemporary art world. Mid-Career Artists, Future Masters is currently on view at Cernuda Arte. Cernuda Arte Gallery is located at 3155 Ponce. Call 305-461-1050. Get details online.

Thursday, August 1 is National Girlfriend Day, a time to celebrate relationships and appreciate companionship.

Friday, August 2, the first Friday in August, is National Beer day, celebrating the art and science of brewing beer and encouraging people to discover new varieties of beer.

Sunday, August 4 is the birthday of the US Coast Guard. The Coast Guard traces its roots to the small fleet of vessels maintained by the United States Department of the Treasury beginning in the 1790s to enforce tariffs. Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton lobbied Congress to fund the construction of ten cutters, which it did on August 4, 1790.

Sunday, August 4, is Sisters Day, honoring the strong bond that people share with their sisters, celebrated on the first Sunday in August.

Wednesday, August 7 is Purple Heart Day, a solemn occasion to pay respects to fallen soldiers, to listen to the stories of soldiers and veterans, and to thank them for their service to the nation.

Wednesday, August 7 is the anniversary of the infamous attack on Indian Key by Seminole Chief Chekika in 1840 in which Dr. Henry Perrine, among others on the island, was killed. His legacy as the leading proponent of tropical agricultural experimentation in South Florida lives on.

Friday, August 9 is Book Lovers Day, honoring all the bookworms and book lovers in your life. Treat yourself to some quality reading time.

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

Celebrating Local History
Coral Gables Centennial Heats Up
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Coral Gables has been in the works for many years. A new web site offers details and historic images organized to honor one of America’s first planned communities, incorporated on April 29, 1925. A series of events are planned for 2025 leading up to the anniversary of the incorporation. Get details online.

Starting August 27
GableStage 2024-2025 Season Tickets
GableStage's upcoming 26th Season is packed with Pulitzer winners, Tony Award winners, Broadway hits, popular music, and exciting premieres. Secure the best seats and prices by subscribing now and saving up to 35% when tickets go on sale August 27th. Get details online.

Thursday, August 1
City Commission Meeting
The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting in city hall chambers. Members of the public may participate in person, but are also able to participate via the Zoom platform. Get details online.

Thursday, August 1 from 10am to 5pm
Gnomes On The Roam at Fairchild
Find the mischievous little gnomes -- otherworldly earth dwellers can be discovered in ten different hiding spots throughout the garden. Winners are entered into a competition for a free family membership to Fairchild. Get details online.

Thursday, August 1 from 4 to 6pm
$5 Happy Hour Daily at Bay 13
Meet up with friends at Bay 13 Brewery and Kitchen at 65 Alhambra Plaza for a daily offering of $5 pints, house wines, basic spirits, and a bunch of delicious apps in the late afternoon. Get details online.

Thursday, August 1 at 6pm
A Good Book Book Club
Join fellow readers in person at the Pinecrest Library or online to discuss the month's chosen title. Registration is required. For online event, a Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. Call 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Friday, August 2 from 6:30 to 9:30pm
Under A Dino Moon at Fairchild Gardens
Plan an extraordinary Friday date night at Fairchild for Under A Dino Moon. Channel your inner Indiana Jones as you journey back in time to an ancient world where gentle giants graze and prehistoric plants thrive. Get details online.

Thursday, August 1 from 7 to 9pm
Aperol Spritz Cocktail Class at Bulla Gastrobar
Unleash your inner bartender and immerse yourself in the flavors of Spain as you shake, stir, and sip your way to cocktail mastery. Enjoy small bites and learn to craft delicious cocktails under the expert guidance of veteran mixologists. Get details and purchase $65 tickets online.

Thursday, August 1 at 7pm
David Junk - Rockin' The Kremlin
The Books & Books Literary Foundation is proud to present an evening with David Junk discussing Rockin’ the Kremlin: My Incredible True Story of Gangsters, Oligarchs, and Pop Stars in Putin’s Russia. He will be in conversation with Douglas Markowitz. Get details online.

Friday, August 2 from 6 to 10pm
First Friday Gallery Night
Coral Gables galleries and participating art venues open their doors on the first Friday of the month from 6 to 10pm as part of Coral Gables Gallery Night. Enjoy live music and fine art while experiencing a night out in the City Beautiful. Visitors are encouraged to stroll, use the city's trolleys or Freebee on-demand vehicles to travel between galleries. Get details online.

Friday, August 2 at 7pm
Disney's The Little Mermaid - Area Stage
Experience a new immersive adventure based on the hit broadway musical. Based on Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved tale and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this reimagined Area Stage musical production will capture your heart. Get details online.

Friday, August 2 at 7pm
Ramesh Nyberg - Badge, Tie, and Gun
Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Ramesh Nyberg discussing his book Badge Tie and Gun: Life and Death Journeys of a Miami Detective. Get details online.

Friday, August 2 at 8pm
Hundred Days at Miracle Theatre
Actors' Playhouse presents an uncensored, exhilarating and heartrending true story about embracing uncertainty. Hundred Days is about taking a leap, and loving as if you only had 100 days to live. With magnetic chemistry and anthemic folk-punk music, creators Abigail and Shaun Bengson explore a fundamental question: how do we make the most of the time that we have? Get details and purchase tickets online.

Friday, August 2 at 8pm
Touch
Based on the Icelandic best-selling novel by Ólafur Jóhann Ólafsson, this romantic and thrilling story spans decades and continents, following a widower’s emotional journey to find his first love who disappeared 50 years ago before his time runs out. Get details online.

Friday, August 2 at 9pm
Corazon Rabisio at Titanic BrewPub
Enjoy the wicked cool vibes of the rabid heart, as Corazon Rabision performs at Titanic starting at 9pm. Get details online.

Sat/Sun, August 3–4 at 10am
Encaustic Floral Fusion with Andrea Clement
The Encaustic Floral Fusion workshop is a two-day program designed to integrate flowers and plants as integral design components of encaustic painting. Participants will receive hands-on instruction in fundamental encaustic techniques, including creating plant impressions on wax surfaces, mono-printing, and embedding flowers into wax compositions. Get details online.

Saturday, August 3 at 10:30am
South Florida Writer's Association "Author's Voice"
Enjoy lively discussions, guest speakers and helpful writing tips at the South Florida Writer's Association meeting at the Pinecrest library or online via Zoom. Call 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Saturday, August 3 at 2:15pm
When Harry Met Sally...
Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal star in this heartwarming romantic comedy, celebrating its 35th anniversary. Can a man and a woman be friends, or does sex always get in the way? As Harry and Sally navigate their lives and careers in Manhattan, their friendship grows over the years until they must decide whether to let it develop into romance. Get details online.

Saturday, August 3 at 3pm
Summer Genealogy Transcription Challenge
Help create a full-name index for the GSGM quarterly bulletin, Heritage, for research use and search capabilities and for inclusion in the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center's collection. Meet at the Pinecrest Branch Library. Get details online.

Saturday, August 3 at 6pm
Vinya Extends Ibérico Tasting Menu
Inspired by Chef Mariano Araya’s travels to Spain, the new prix fixe menu highlights Jamón Ibérico, a culinary masterpiece made exclusively from the meat of black-hoofed Iberian pigs which spend their days roaming the forests feasting on acorns. Get details online.

Sunday, August 4 at noon
Lawrence Of Arabia
David Lean’s 1962, near four-hour journey with Lawrence (Peter O’Toole) into the Arabian desert is surely the gold standard for films large in scale, design and delivery. It’s over half a century since Lean chronicled the exploits of Lawrence, an unconventional British officer who struck out alone during World War I with the aid of Bedouins (including Omar Sharif in his most famous role) to fight the Turks in parts of modern Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Syria. Winner of seven Oscars and accolades too numerous to mention, you’ll need to dedicate half a day to Lawrence. Get details online.

Sunday, August 4 at 1pm
David Lynch's Wild At Heart
Attend Cosford Cinema's weekly Sunday screening series. After serving prison time for a self-defense killing, Sailor Ripley (Nicolas Cage) reunites with girlfriend Lula Fortune (Laura Dern). Lula's mother, Marietta (Diane Ladd), desperate to keep them apart, hires a hit man to kill Sailor. But he finds a whole new set of troubles when he and Bobby Peru (Willem Dafoe), an old buddy who's also out to get Sailor, try to rob a store. When Sailor lands in jail yet again, the young lovers appear further than ever from the shared life they covet. Get details online.

Sunday, August 4 from 7 to 10pm
Sacred Sound and Movement: A Spiritual Healing Journey
Experience a dynamic, interactive, and experiential event exploring the healing and spiritual qualities of sacred sound and embodied movement at the Congregational Church. Get details online.

Saturday, August 3 at 9:15pm
Stand By Me
In a small Oregon town, four friends embark on an unforgettable two-day trek to find a missing teenager’s body. Their journey becomes an odyssey of self-discovery, filled with humor, suspense, and the strength they never knew they had. Based on Stephen King’s novella The Body, Stand By Me explores the indelible experiences of growing up and the power of friendship. Get details online.

Monday, August 5 from 8am to 4pm
Summer Camp at Deering Estate
Rain or shine, kids ages 6 to 14 can spend their time exploring the best nature has to offer. Campers will get the chance to hike, play, and discover how they can contribute to the protection of our natural areas. Get details online.

Starts Monday, August 5 from 8am to 3:30pm
Kids Camps at the Museum
Experience a week of creativity and exploration at Coral Gables Museum Summer Camp, tailored for children aged 5–11 years old, This camp offers an enriching way to conclude summer before the school year begins. Get details online.

Monday, August 1 from 11am to 1pm
Teen Genealogy - Trace Your Family
Teens that are curious about their ancestors can attend a class by the Genealogical Society of Great Miami at the Pinecrest Library to get started learning how to trace their family roots. Get details online.

Monday, August 5 from 4 to 6:30pm
Sommelier Wine Tasting Class
Enjoy a tasting of a variety of wines with a selection of prime cheeses at Armstrong Jazz House. Please RSVP to 305-488-9955 or email: info@armstrongjazzhouse.com. The address is 271 Miracle Mile. Get details online.

Monday, August 5 at 7pm
South Florida Palm Society Monthly Meeting
The SFPS meets on the first Monday of every even-numbered month at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables. Admission is free and open to the general public. Meetings typically include guest speakers, plant auctions and the opportunity to meet with a diverse group of friendly palm enthusiasts. Get details online.

Wednesday, August 7 from 11am to 4pm
Super Summer $10 Lunch Menu at Bay 13
Until August 31, enjoy the $10 lunch menu at Bay 13 -- a chance to try everything on the menu a a super discounted price. Use code: SUMMER10. Get details online.

Wednesday, August 7 at 1pm
Poetry Soirée with Tere Starr
The Miami Poets celebrate all things poetic. Bring poems to read, yours or those by favorite poets. Share publishing ideas, contests to enter, and new formats to explore. Get philosophical and discuss what poetry means now and through the ages. Call the Pinecrest Library at 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Wednesday, August 7 at 6pm
Wine and Women Empowerment Wednesday
On first Wednesdays, Clementines presents an interactive speaker series and wine tasting featuring a successful female business person (Vanessa Bedoya, Founder and CEO, Choice MD) who shares her experiences and wisdom. The $30 ticket includes wine tasting and Spanish tapas at Clementine's Wine Gourment, 2714 Ponce. Get details online.

Wednesday, August 7 at 6:30pm
Comic Book Club at the Library
Attend in person at the Coconut Grove Library or online to immerse yourself in the captivating world of comics and graphic novels. Engage in lively discussions, discover behind-the-scenes gems, and connect with fellow comic book enthusiasts. Registration is required. Call the library at 305-668-4571 or email: hernandezje@mdpls.org. Ages 16 years and older. Get details online.

Thursday, August 8 from 5 to 9pm
Night Market at Vizcaya Village
Experience cultural celebration, food, live music and community at the monthly Vizcaya Village Night Market with over 30 local vendors and unique delicacies, local produce, foods, clothes, jewelry and much much more. It's a delightful, bustling marketplace filled with the sights, sounds, and flavors that define this vibrant community. Get details online.

Thursday, August 8 at 7pm
Leonard Pitts, Jr. - 54 Miles
The Books & Books Literary Foundation is proud to present an evening with Leonard Pitts, Jr. discussing his new historical novel, 54 Miles. Get details online.

Wednesday, August 7 at 7:30pm
Ayelet Gundar-Goshen: The Wolf Hunt
Award-winning Israeli novelist and clinical psychologist Ayelet Gundar-Goshen will discuss the impact of trauma in her literary work and the power of storytelling in her therapeutic work. In her new novel, The Wolf Hunt, the lives of an Israeli family based in the Silicon Valley are shattered after a terror attack on a local synagogue. The novel is an exploration of the fault lines in a community, a school, and a family, as an Israeli mother begins to suspect her teenage son of committing a terrible hate crime as revenge. The Hub is located at 5950 North Kendall Drive. Get details and purchase $11 tickets online.

Thursday, August 8 at 7:30pm
CAP Summer Concert Series - Doreen Ketchens
Doreen Ketchens has been called “Lady Louie,” “Miss Satchmo,” the “Female Louis Armstrong,” and “Clarinet Queen,” to name a few. She has been called many names because she plays like Charlie “Bird” Parker, sings like Mahalia Jackson, and has the chops and personality of Louis Armstrong. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Thursday, August 8 at 9:30pm
The Matrix
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this thrilling story follows computer hacker Neo (Keanu Reeves) as he discovers the shocking truth about his reality -- it’s an elaborate deception created by an evil cyber-intelligence. Guided by the mysterious Morpheus (Lawrence Fishburne) and a beautiful stranger (Carrie-Anne Moss), Neo battles to escape the Matrix and free humanity. Get 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.

Where Jazz Lives
Armstrong Jazz House
At 271 Miracle Mile, Armstrong Jazz House boasts organic, 72-hour marinated dishes -- hormone, preservative, gluten, and antibiotic-free. They offer Sommelier Wine Tasting Classes on Monday night; free jazz music lessons and instrument instruction for children every Saturday; free events in support of nonprofit organizations; and of course -- free live jazz seven nights a week. Never an entrance cover charge. Drop in anytime to discover the heart and soul of great music on Miracle Mile. Get details online.