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

the living room of Merrick House on Coral Way represents a glimpse of life in the pioneer era of Coral Gables

Now On Exhibition
A Surrealist Century / Un Siglo Surrealista
Celebrate the centennial of the surrealist art movement with an extraordinary exhibition of Cubanmodern and contemporary art. A Surrealist Century at Cernuda Arte Gallery explores the brilliant surrealist production ofinternational artists like Wifredo Lam, Agustín Cárdenas, Angel Acosta León, Roberto Fabelo,Tomás Sánchez, Manuel Mendive, Gina Pellón, Vicente Hernández, and many more. This historic presentation is currently on view at Cernuda Arte, 3155 Ponce. Call 305-461-1050. Get details online.

Friday, September 20, the third Friday in September, is National POW/MIA Recognition Day as we pause to remember the sacrifices and service of those who were prisoners of war (POW), as well as those who are missing in action (MIA), and their families.

Sunday, September 22 is the September Equinox, when the Sun crosses the equator from north to south, and the length of days are equal to nights. It marks the first day of the Autumn season.

Saturday, September 28, the fourth Saturday in September, is National Public Lands Day, a signature event of the National Environmental Education Foundation, promoting both popular enjoyment and volunteer conservation of public lands.

Sunday, September 29, the last Sunday in September, is Gold Star Mother's Day, a time to publicly express enduring love, sorrow, and reverence towards Gold Star Mothers and their families.

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

Thursday, September 19 at 1pm
Tales from the Archives: The 1926 Miami Hurricane Recounted First and Secondhand
The Great Hurricane, as it was called in its day, ripped through South Florida in September of 1926. In these early years of Miami's development as a city, the population had grown to about 100,000. However, few firsthand accounts survive to document the experience of individuals who endured the storm. Take a journey online through UM Library's Special Collections' archives with Reference Assistant Chelsea Jacks, and experience the surviving stories of the storm and its damage from nearly a century ago through letters, telegrams, postcards, and photographs. Get details online.

Thursday, September 19 at 6pm
Commemorating the Louinès Louinis Haitian Dance Theater
Attend a vibrant evening at the UM Kislak Center honoring the life and legacy of Louinès Louinis, Haitian dancer, choreographer, musician, and the founder and artistic director of the Louinès Louinis Haitian Dance Theater. The event will include a conversation moderated by Dr. Kate Ramsey, with special guests Lucrèce Louisdhon-Louinis, Dr. Joan Hamby Burroughs, Michelle Grant-Murray, and Jan Mapou. A question and answer session with the audience will follow the panel. Call 305-284-4026. Get details online.

Thursday, September 19 at 6:30pm
Passport to Africa: Honoring Ambassador William Lacy Swing
Celebrate the legacy of Ambassador William L. Swing with a cocktail reception hosted by his widow, Mrs. Yuen Swing, and their friends Alan Bernstein and Dave Lawrence. This special event will raise funds for the care of the Swing Collection of African masks and passports, recently donated to Coral Gables Museum by Mrs. Swing. Get details online.

Thursday, September 19 at 7pm
Candlelight: Discovering Beethoven
Discover the music and life of Beethoven at Coral Gables Congregational Church under the gentle glow of candlelight. Get details online.

Friday, September 20 at 10:30am
Succulent Arrangement Workshop
Play in the dirt... build your own succulent and airplant masterpiece as you learn tricks of the trade and acquire an understanding of succulents, cacti, airplants, event design, basic floral composition, seasonality, and technique, with professional event designer and florist, Anna Noriega of Alorè Event Firm. Bring your own medium size ceramic vessel or pot as everything else will be provided. Get details online.

Friday, September 20 at 7pm
Las Marcas Del Mar (Seamarks) at Area Stage
A solitary fisherman and a city-dwelling woman from Wales find their worlds colliding in a passionate, long-distance romance. As their love deepens, they face an impossible choice: to embrace a shared future or remain tethered to their solitary lives. Translated by Maria Banda-Rodaz and Constanza Espejo. Performed in Spanish with English subtitles. Get details online.

Friday, September 20 at 9:30pm
Whiplash
Andrew Neiman is an ambitious young jazz drummer, single-minded in his pursuit to rise to the top of his elite East Coast music conservatory. Plagued by the failed writing career of his father, Andrew hungers day and night to become one of the greats. Terence Fletcher, an instructor equally known for his teaching talents as for his terrifying methods, leads the top jazz ensemble in the school. Fletcher discovers Andrew and transfers the aspiring drummer into his band, forever changing the young man’s life. Andrew’s passion for achieving perfection quickly spirals into obsession, as his ruthless teacher continues pushing him to the brink of both his ability and sanity. Get details online.

Saturday, September 21 at 9am
Environmentally Endangered Lands Coastal Cleanup
Help to restore environmentally sensitive lands in Miami-Dade County with the EEL Program. Volunteers can help protect and restore rare native habitats by removing invasive plants, enhancing trails, restoring native vegetation, and conducting cleanup activities. Volunteers are taught to identify various invasive non-native plants while gaining a greater understanding. Get details online.

Sat/Sun, September 21-22 from 10am to 4pm
International Aroid Society's Tropical Plant Expo
The 47th annual Aroid has been rebranded as International Aroid Society’s Tropical Plant Expo, held at Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo Center with 49,000 square feet of indoor space, featuring types of exotic plant vendors. The weekend event includes dinner, drinks, a speaking engagement and auction for attendees at the Saturday night social event. Get details online.

Saturday, September 21 from 2 to 10pm
Giralda Plaza Artisan Market
Flamingo Fling Productions is thrilled to host the Giralda Plaza Artisan Market for an exciting second season, every third Saturday of the month from 2 to 10pm through April 19, 2025. Experience the best artisan vendors from across South Florida while enjoying fine dining and drinks from the best restaurants in Coral Gables along Giralda Plaza. Featuring over 15 vendors with a variety of products ranging from soaps, candles, clothing, jewelry, and more. Get details online.

Saturday, September 21 at 2pm
Free Jazz Lessons for Kids 8–14 years old
Kids learn to play guitar, bass, drums and piano with ten free Jazz lessons and classes about music history every Saturday between 2 and 4pm. RSVP by sending email: info@armstrongjazzhouse.com. Get details online.

Saturday, September 21 at 5pm
Martha Raoli - Enter Wave
Books & Books is proud to present an afternoon with Martha Raoli discussing and doing a table read of her play Enter Wave, a comedic play set on the shores of Ditch Plains, where surfers, kooks and cultists engage in a lively Socratic dialogue about ecstasy and romance. Get details online.

Saturday, September 21 at 7:30pm
Pastorale - Timothy Mcallister and Frost Symphony Orchestra
The Frost Symphony Orchestra opens the Centennial Season at Gusman Concert Hall with an exciting program featuring works by two great American composers and Brahms’ second symphony. Charles Griffes, a prominent American representative of musical Impressionism, tragically died at the age of thirty-five. His famous piano work, The White Peacock, written in 1915, was orchestrated one year before his death. John Corigliano, one of the most significant living American composers, known for his film score for The Red Violin, composed Triathlon, a concerto for saxophone and orchestra, in 2020. Get details online.

Saturday, September 21 at 9pm
Flash Gordon
Prepare to save the universe with the King of the Impossible. The famous comic strip blasts to life in the timeless sci-fi cult adventure, featuring an unforgettable score by Queen. Get details online.

Sunday, September 22 from 10am to 2pm
Biltmore Signature Sunday Brunch
Utilizing the restaurant’s handsome interior and courtyard, the Fabulous Biltmore brunch features an extensive array of selections, including omelet, caviar, crab, sushi, carving stations, fresh pasta and decadent desserts. No brunch would be complete without bottomless bubbly. Reservations are recommended. Get details online.

Sunday, September 22 at 3:30pm
Nye - National Theatre Live
Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state. Get details online.

Saturday, September 22 at 6:30pm
Omni Loop
A quantum physicist (Mary-Louise Parker) finds herself stuck in a time loop, with a black hole growing in her chest and only a week to live. When she meets a gifted student (Emmy Award-winner Ayo Edebiri), they team up to save her life -- and to unlock the mysteries of time travel. Get details online.

Tuesday, September 24 at 5pm
Florida Native Plant Society Monthly Meeting
Every fourth Tuesday of the month, the Florida Native Plant Society meets at Pinecrest Gardens. Get details online.

Wednesday, September 25 from 1 to 3pm
Traditional Afternoon Tea at the Biltmore
Enjoy a delightful Traditional Afternoon Tea service featuring sweet and savory treats as well as an assortment of tea. Get details online.

Thursday, September 26 at 6pm
The Art of Propaganda - Poster Art and Political Satire from Cuba and its Diaspora
An exhibition showcasing the history of Cuban poster art and political humor as visual and discursive tools for the promotion and dissemination of information at the Cuban Heritage Collection, 1300 Memorial Drive. Get details online.

Thursday, September 26 at 6:30pm
Ally Carter - The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year
Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Ally Carter discussing The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year. Knives Out gets a holiday rom-com twist in this rivals-to-lovers romance-mystery. Tickets are required. Get details online.

Thursday, September 26 at 7:30pm
Seraph Brass at Newman Recital Hall
Showcasing the excellence of female brass players and musicians from marginalized groups, Seraph Brass celebrates its tenth anniversary in Miami with a diverse body of repertoire, ranging from original transcriptions to newly commissioned works and core classics. The program features works by women (Rene Orth, Reena Esmail, Catherine McMichael), American (Anthony DiLorenzo, Kevin Day, Jeff Scott, Kevin McKee), and European (Edvard Grieg, Giuseppe Verdi, Liszt, Franz Dinicu) composers. Get details online.

Thursday, September 26 at 8pm
The Comedy Zone at The Hub: Joe Zimmerman
Known for his inventive writing and playful persona, Joe Zimmerman brings insightful observations and a curiosity to the stage that achieves a level of joy rarely accomplished. His jokes are first and foremost on himself, while also touching on pop culture, relationships, history, nature, and pop-science. Get details online.

Thursday, September 26 at 9:15pm
Apocalypse Now – The Final Cut
American Captain Benjamin Willard (Martin Sheen) is tasked with eliminating Colonel Kurtz (Marlon Brando), who has established a savage jungle fiefdom and committed horrific acts. As Willard and his crew journey into the heart of darkness, they face surreal challenges and bizarre encounters. Get details online.

Saturday, September 28 from noon to 5pm
HCA Art & Artisan Craft Fair
The Homestead Center For The Arts will present their annual Art & Artisan Fair at the Events Banquet Hall, 144 NE 8th Street (Campbell Dive) in Homestead with painting, jewelry, pottery, wood crafts and plants. Tapas will be for sale and a cash bar available. Admission and parking are free and the public is invited. Vendor fee is $30 per table. Thanks to the sponsorship of Olga Eby and the Events Banquet Hall. Call 305-230-9572. Get details online.