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Greetings {name},

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

a bright and beautiful day on the Coral Gables Mahi Waterway along Caballero Boulevard

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Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

Saturday, October 12 is Old Farmers Day, honoring the hard labor of farmers throughout American history. It's also National Gumbo Day, a great opportunity to enjoy some traditional Louisiana Cajun cooking. the Jewish Holiday Yom Kippur begins on October 12. The second Saturday in October is also National Motorcycle Ride Day, celebrating the exhilaration of riding a motorcycle.

Sunday, October 13 is the Birthday of the U.S. Navy, originated on October 13, 1775. President George Washington established the Naval Act of 1794, creating a permanent standing US Navy.

Monday, October 14 is the traditional day to celebrate Columbus, and also Native American Day and Indigenous People's Day.

Monday, October 14 is National Dessert Day, a chance to explore and appreciate the sweet life with delicious and decadent offerings at local restaurants and bakeries.

Wednesday, October 16 is Boss's Day, providing a prospect of improving the liaison between employers and their staff;  a day for employees to thank their bosses.

Saturday, October 19, the third Saturday of the month, is the Sweetest Day, a chance to share romantic deeds or expressions, and acts of charity and kindness.

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

During the Month of October
A Legacy Of Caring - Baptist Health Doctors Hospital
Experience a new exhibit at Coral Gables Museum -- A Legacy Of Caring - Baptist Health Doctors Hospital -- with historian Dr. Paul George, celebrating the rich history of Baptist Health Doctors Hospital, from its earliest days in the post-World War II era to its current status as a beacon of healing. The hospital’s story is deeply intertwined with the growth of the Coral Gables community, evolving and adapting to meet its needs. Get details online.

Saturday, November 2 at 6pm
One Night in the Tropics 2024
The University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Tropical Research and Education Center invites you to attend their annual One Night In The Tropics fundraiser at 18905 SW 280 Street. The event is hosted on the first Saturday in November, which is recognized as Farmer's Month in Miami-Dade County. Enjoy good food, great music and dancing, and the company of UF/IFAS TREC's world-class scientists amid tropical fruit-filled groves and ornamental plants. For details, contact Monique Scoggin at 786-217-9226. Get details online.

Informed Voters
Six Florida Amendments on the Upcoming Ballot
Registered voters will find six potential amendments to the Florida Consititution on their ballot covering issues of school boards, fishing and hunting, marijuana, health care decisions, increases in homestead tax, and public campaign financing. You'll find a matrix online with details about each proposed amendment, and which civic groups support or do not support each amendment. Get details online.

Now through October 28
Oktoberfest at Fritz and Franz Bierhaus
Meet up with friends for Oktoberfest celebration in Coral Gables at Fritz and Franz Bierhaus with authentic beer and Bavarian food specials. Admission is free. Get details online.

Thursday, October 10 at 6pm
Uncovering the Indigenous Indies: Colonial Cuba as Case Study
Attend the UM Otto G. Richter Library for a conversation with Dr. Traci A. Ardren and Dr. John Paul Paniagua during which they will offer an alternative narrative of the early conquest and colonization that deemphasizes Native dissolution and extinction. Instead, it explores the formation of an early Caribbean labor regime built on both the Spanish encomienda and Indigenous enslavement. This nexus explains not just why so many Indians suffered and died, but how the Indigenous survived the way they did. Rather than a quick extermination, cascading social reproduction crises produced thousands of deracinated survivors -- that is, survivors uprooted from their communities and cultures. The program will conclude with a question and answer session with the audience. Get details online.

POSTPONED until November 14

Thursday, October 10 at 6pm
Frank Lloyd Wright and his Influence on Florida Architecture
Celebrate World Architecture Day and Coral Gables Museum’s Fourteenth Birthday with a Master Lecture on Frank Lloyd Wright and His Influence on Florida Architecture by Dr. Wayne Wood. This program aims to raise awareness about the importance of historic preservation in our state. This lecture is part of the Florida Talks series from Florida Humanities. Get details online.

Thursday, October 10 at 7pm
Saturday Night
At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television -- and culture -- forever. Directed by Jason Reitman, written by Gil Kenan and Reitman and told in real time, Saturday Night is based on the true story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live. Full of humor, chaos, and the magic of a revolution that almost wasn’t, we count down the minutes until we hear those famous words... Get details online.

Thursday, October 10 at 7pm
Leslie Lutz - Sweetest Darkness
Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Leslie Lutz discussing Sweetest Darkness. She will be in conversation with Dana Swift. A teenage psychic is drawn deep into the honeycomb of an abandoned hotel -- and into a cat-and-mouse game with a predatory entity -- in this riveting new supernatural horror novel. Get details online.

Friday, October 11 at 10:30am
Tropical Floral Arrangement Workshop
Submerse yourselves into the Floral World with professional event designer and florist, Anna Noriega. Learn tricks of the trade and acquire an understanding of tropical flowers, event design, basic floral composition, seasonality, and technique. Bring your own medium size vessel or pot as everything else will be provided. Get details online.

Friday, October 11 at noon
Yoga 75 with Debra Lee
Work on basic physical, mental and spiritual discipline with Debra Lee at the Biltmore. Get details online.

Friday, October 11 at 1:30pm
October Coral Gables Food Tour
Bouchon Bistro for French Cuisine; The Capital Burger for Luxe Burgers; Emmy Squared for Detroit Style Pizza and a Margarita; and Maman for Sweet Treats and Coffee. Get details online.

Friday, October 11 from 6 to 8pm
Ski Club Oktoberfest Happy Hour
The Miami Ski Club invites members and friends to gather at Fritz and Franz Bierhaus for the monthly social happy hour, celebrating Oktoberfest. Get details online.

Friday, October 11 at 6:30pm
Candlelight Open Air: Tribute to Whitney Houston on Strings
Discover the music of Whitney Houston at Pinecrest Gardens under the gentle glow of candlelight. Get details online.

Friday, October 11 at 7pm
Maha Abouelenein - 7 Rules of Self-Reliance
Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Maha Abouelenein discussing her new book, 7 Rules of Self-Reliance: How to Stay Low, Keep Moving, Invest in Yourself, and Own Your Future. She will be in conversation with Case Kenny. Get details online. 

Friday, October 11 at 8pm
The Outrun
After living life on the edge in London, Rona (Saoirse Ronan) attempts to come to terms with her troubled past. She returns to the wild beauty of Scotland’s Orkney Islands -- where she grew up -- hoping to heal. Adapted from the bestselling memoir by Amy Liptrot. Get details online.

Friday, October 11 at 8pm
Alice At A Mad Tea Party
You are invited to a world premiere play -- join Alice at a MAD TEA PARTY hosted by the Hatter & March Hare & Dormouse. She will need your help to tell her story of her adventures in Wonderland. Are you mad enough to join? Directed and conceived by Artistic Director Giancarlo Rodaz, this wildly interactive adaptation of Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland is a dark, rowdy, unpredictable night of theater full of improv and audience interaction. Recommended for Ages 13 and up. This is a highly interactive and involved production, seating changes throughout, and you may get wet. Tickets are selling quickly; check online for availability. Get details online.

Friday, October 11 at 8pm
Seraphic Fire - A Brief History of Western Music
Artistic Director Patrick Dupre Quigley gives a crash course on the history of Western music in one lively evening with chorus, period keyboard instruments, and cello. You’ll hear the contrasts and connections between eras: the stark simplicity of Medieval chant, the rich polyphony of the Renaissance, the ornate structure of the Baroque, the elegant balance of the Classical, the passionate intensity of the Romantic, and the creative ingenuity of the Contemporary. Don’t miss this chance to experience the evolution of Western music in a new and exciting way. Get details online. https://seraphicfire.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/

Saturday, October 12 from 7:30am to 11am
Matheson Hammock Park Birding
TAS President Joe Barros (bilingual) will lead this half-day Tropical Audubon Society trip at Matheson Hammock County Park on Old Cutler Road. The group meets at 7:30am in the parking area at the south end of the park, adjacent to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Return is at approximately 11am. No fee. Get details online.

Sat/Sun, October 12–13 from 9am to 5pm
RF Orchids Super Sale Weekend
Visit the RF Orchids for great savings this weekend. All eligible products will be automatically discounted to kick off autumn in a wonderful way. Get details and purchase orchids online.

Saturday, October 12, from 9 to 11am
Cleanup at Matheson Hammock Park
Join Keep Coral Gables Beautiful and Phade Marine Biodegradable Drinking Straws for a fun and impactful beach and mangrove litter cleanup at Matheson Hammock Park. Make a difference in our community by helping remove litter from these beautiful coastal areas. Phade will be offering gift cards and exciting giveaways to volunteers. Get details online.

Sat/Sun October 12–13 from 10am to 5pm
Fairchild Gardens Orchids in October
This popular weekend event features delightful plant vendors and local artisans. Shop from the many orchid vendors, visit the National Orchid Garden and learn about the urban conservation program, The Million Orchid Project, which has already reintroduced over 500,000 native orchids in the South Florida. Get details online.

Saturday, October 12 from 10am to 5pm
Haunted Birdhouses and Creepy Critters
Migration has begun, and 13 haunted birdhouses have appeared in Fairchild Garden. These unique birdhouses and creepy critters offer a fun and festive activity for the whole family to kick off the spooky season. This thrilling hunt is the perfect wholesome treat for a spooktacular time. Collect your map at any Box Office to begin. Get Details online.

Saturday, October 12 at 11am
Creature From The Black Lagoon - 3D
The terror from the deep – in 3D. Shocking and suspenseful. The film that inspired Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape of Water makes a haunting appearance. Deep within the waters of the Amazon emerges a creature that had existed 100 million years ago. The fate that brought it out of its lair? A woman’s beauty. Get details online.

Saturday, October 12 at 7pm
Tony Kelly - Miami
Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Tony Kelly discussing Miami -- it's not just a coffee table book filled with captivating photographs. Get details online.

Saturday, October 12 at 8pm
In The Summers
Screenings include a pre-recorded introduction by the film’s director, Alessandra Lacorazza. Siblings Violeta and Eva live with their mother but travel every summer to New Mexico to spend time with their loving but unpredictable father in this moving drama that follows them from adolescence to adulthood. Winner of the U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize at Sundance, In the Summers is both a heartfelt exploration of growing up within a fragmented family and a tribute to the strength it takes to endure. Get details online.

Saturday, October 12 at 8:30pm
Calor Flamenco: A Sizzling Dinner Show Experience
Experience the Heat of Calor Flamenco at Bellmont, combining spectacular culinary creations with passionate Flamenco performances -- an explosive blend of flavors and artistry. Get details online.

Saturday, October 12 at 10pm
In The Mouth Of Madness
In this chilling thriller inspired by H.P. Lovecraft, an insurance investigator is tasked with finding a missing author whose latest novel has driven its readers to madness. Get details online.

Sunday, October 13 at 10am
Biltmore History Tour
Meet your guide at the fireplace at the east end of the Biltmore Hotel's Main Lobby for a walking tour of the property, focusing on the architecture, history and cultural heritage of the Biltmore Hotel. Get details online.

Sunday, October 13 at 12:45pm
The Cowboy And The Queen
An iconic British monarch with a lifelong love of horses and a renegade California cowboy forge the most unlikely friendship — and fulfill shared goals of finding a better way to be with animals, and a kinder way to be in the world — in the eloquent, enlightening documentary from Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Andrea Nevins. Get details online.

Sunday, October 13 at 1pm
The Night of the Hunter at Cosford Cinema
Incredibly, the only film the great actor Charles Laughton ever directed, The Night of the Hunter is truly a stand-alone masterwork. A horror movie with qualities of a Grimm fairy tale, it stars a sublimely sinister Robert Mitchum as a traveling preacher named Harry Powell (he of the tattooed knuckles), whose nefarious motives for marrying a fragile widow, played by Shelley Winters, are uncovered by her terrified young children. Graced by images of eerie beauty and a sneaky sense of humor, this ethereal, expressionistic American classic -- also featuring the contributions of actress Lillian Gish and writer James Agee -- is cinema’s most eccentric rendering of the battle between good and evil. Get details online.

Sunday, October 13 from 1 to 3pm
Butterflies in Your Backyard at Deering Estate
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. Get details online.

Sunday, October 13 at 5pm
Sierra Club - Innovate, Don't Incinerate
Miami Commissioner Ken Russell addresses important issues with the Sierra Club of Miami. Incineration, like nuclear energy, is an idea whose time has come and gone. Our county leaders are trying to decide which site to select for the next generation of waste recovery, which currently prioritizes burning as the best way to deal with our trash. Instead, we should be working on a more circular economy where our waste stream feeds our supply of resources. Get details online.

CANCELLED
Sunday, October 13 at 6pm
GMSB - 46th Season of Music Making
The Greater Miami Symphonic Band is celebrating its 46th season with a spectacular concert at University of Miami's Maurice Gusman Concert Hall. Music Director Robert Longfield has programmed Alfred Reed's "Sixth Suite for Band" and "La Fiesta Mexicana," in addition to "Colossus of Columbia" by Russell Alexander. Guest Conductor Gary Green will lead the band in Alfred Reed's "Armenian Dances," "The Seventh Night of July" by Itaru Sakai, and a moving rendition of "Lux Aurumque" by Eric Whitacre. Bring your family and friends to join in the celebration of this season opener. Get details online.

Monday, October 14 from 10am to 10pm
Celebrate National Dessert Day in Coral Gables
Coral Gables is transformed into a dessert lover's paradise for National Dessert Day. In celebration of the city’s unique culinary scene, local businesses will showcase a variety of sweet treats during the “Taste the Sweetness of the Gables” event. Desserts and pastries will be offered at $10 or less by participating businesses, including Morelia Gourmet Paletas; Jimmy John's; Lien Bruno Pâtisserie; Maman; La Pata Gorda; JohnMartin's; Bodega; Maiz y Agave; Coyo Taco; Kae Sushi; Piccola Pizzeria; Sushi Maki; L'Artisane; Pummarola Pizzeria; Hotel Colonnade; Let them Eat Cake; Stephanie's Crepes; and Bachour. Get details online.

Monday, October 14th at 6:30pm
Whiskey Dinner
To celebrate the scary season Bay 13 has Whiskey Around The World with an amazing 4-course paired whiskey dinner. Get details online.

Monday, October 14 at 7pm
Paola Mendoza - Solis
Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Paola Mendoza discussing Solis, a companion to the novel Sanctuary. Get details online.

Tuesday, October 15 at 7am
Biltmore Swim Camp with Karin
Enjoy a vigorous aqua class with a focus on swim strokes at the Biltmore Pool. Get details online.

Tuesday, October 15 from 6 to 8pm
Slow Wine Social at Vinya
Enjoy a feel-good evening filled with Slow Wine, locally sourced bites, and fast friends at Vinya Wine. Taste five snail-approved slow wines from Italy and the United States (Frog’s Leap, Idlewild, Castello di Spessa, Frecciarossa, and Malvirà), in a casual social setting, benefitting Miami’s School Garden Project of Slow Food Miami. Get details online.

Wednesday, October 16 from 7 to 9:30pm
Flavors of Fairchild: A Supper Club Experience
Enjoy Fruits of the Tropics, a delightful installment of this exclusive culinary event, crafted by Executive Chef Kris Wessel and curated by Nick Bernal -- a meticulously crafted four-course meal is a masterclass in gastronomical excellence, showcasing the finest exotic ingredients, each dish perfectly paired with a bespoke cocktail designed to elevate and complement its intricate flavors. This is not merely a dinner; it is a curated journey through a landscape of lush botanical beauty and refined gastronomy. Get details online.

Wednesday, October 16 at 7pm
Richard Powers - Playground
The Books & Books Literary Foundation is elated to announce an evening with Richard Powers discussing his new novel Playground. He will be in conversation with Daniel Kleinman. A powerful new novel from the Pulitzer Prize-winning and Booker-shortlisted author of The Overstory and Bewilderment. Get details online.

Wednesday, October 16 at 7:30pm
Stamps Woodwinds & Brass Quintets
The internationally selected Stamps Woodwinds and Brass Quintets perform a joint program on the stage at UM's Newman Recital Hall. Get details online.

Thursday, October 17 at 6pm
A Staged Reading of The Cuban Vote at UM Richter Library
The heir apparent to a Miami political dynasty, Carolina Clarens is the seemingly perfect candidate to be the next mayor. The only problem is... nobody likes her. She's an arrogantly honest candidate whose scorched-earth style rattles the city's political power players, and she is tanking in the polls. Enter Alex, the slick D.C. political consultant tasked with smoothing out her edges and getting her the unpredictable Cuban vote. Based on Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, The Cuban Vote draws you into the middle of Carolina and Alex's quest for the Miami mayorship... and each other. Get details online.

Thursday, October 17 at 7pm
Opening Reception for Virgil Ortiz: Slipstream
The Lowe Art Museum presents an opening reception for the new exhibit: Virgil Ortiz: Slipstream. Through compelling ceramics, costumes, videos, photography, and augmented reality overlays, visionary artist, designer, and enrolled member of Cochiti Pueblo (New Mexico) Virgil Ortiz explores and reimagines the Pueblo Revolt of 1680... five hundred years later. Using the Indigenous concept of slipstream -- in which time, space, technology, and science fiction are fluidly combined -- Ortiz reimagines the rebellion's protagonists as futuristic characters, posing provocative questions about the past and inviting us to think about our roles and responsibilities in shaping the future. Get details and RSVP online.

Thursday, October 17 from 7 to 10pm
The Haunting Hour - Creepy Cocktail Crawl in the Garden
Step into the shadows and experience a night like no other at Fairchild Gardens, perfect for date nights or group outings. Wander through dimly lit paths as eerie sounds and unexpected frights set the stage for your haunted journey. As you explore, uncover hidden entrances to mysterious pop-up bars -- it’s the perfect way to toast the night’s eerie adventures. Get details online.

Sat/Sun/Mon, November 9–11 from 12:30 to 5pm
Miami Rum Renaissance Festival in Coral Gables
Savor and discern more than 100 types of rum, and rum cocktails, at this annual gathering of rum producers, enthusiasts and members of the spirits trade. Discount tickets are available online before November 1. Seminars take place on Saturday, November 9; Grand Tastings on Sunday, November 10; and Trade Day is Monday, November 11. Get details online.

Starting on Sunday, November 10 at 4pm
Lamar Louise Curry Concert Series
The Lamar Louise Curry Concert Series seeks to present captivating music to the people of South Florida. This ministry of First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables is designed to provide a vital community outreach that enriches the lives of all ages spiritually, culturally, and educationally through music. The first concert of the season begins on Sunday, November 10 at 4pm with The Miami Sousa Band: Salute to Veterans. Get details online.