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Greetings {name},

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

this historic coral rock stone home on South Greenway Drive, across from the Granada Golf Course, was built in 1924

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Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

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.

Sunday, October 20 is Brandied Fruit Day, celebrating sweet-tasting fruit, soaked and marinated in brandy. And also, let's drink the fruity brandy.

Thursday, October 24 is Bologna Day, because... no one really knows.

Saturday, October 26 is Howl at the Moon Night, a warm-up for upcoming Halloween festivities, although the crescent moon will not rise above the horizon until 2:25am.

Sunday, October 27 is American Beer Day, so it seems rather obvious to enjoy some finely crafted American brew with friends.

Thursday, October 31 is Halloween, a time for costumes, spooky pumpkins, haunted houses, graveyard scenes, wicked decorations and neighborhood events for children. The traditional "trick or treat" involves payment of some form of treat, while the trick refers to an idle threat to perform mischief on the property.

Sunday, November 3 -- Daylight Saving Time Ends on the first Sunday in November at 2am. Fall back one hour.

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.

Now Energized
Solar United Neighbors - Miami-Dade Solar Co-Op
Imagine walking into a solar company’s office with 50 or 100 of your neighbors and saying, “We all want to get solar. What kind of deal can you give us?” That's how the Solar United Neighbors Miami-Dade Solar co-op works. You get independent non-profit advice on how home-based solar works. You’ll have a built-in network of support and inspiration from others who, like you, are taking a stand for energy freedom and advancing the clean energy economy. Find out more online.

Now Through October 21
King Tides Season Warning
It's that time of year -- beware of the rising levels of Biscayne Bay and the canals, especially affecting low-lying areas near the coast. On full moons and high tides, and especially with heavy rains, it's best to take caution to avoid contact with salt water. 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 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 at 7pm
Our legacy: Europeans in America - Paintings by Victor Minca
On the occasion of Italian Language Week in the world, Societa' Dante Alighieri Miami presents a special exhibit at 401 Coral Way, suite 105. Get details 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.

Fri/Sat, October 18-19
PMG Charity Pickleball Tournament at the Biltmore
Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida is hosting its first annual pickleball tournament at the William H. Kerdyk Sr. Biltmore Tennis Center (1150 Anastasia Avenue), featuring 20 courts with Rotating Partner Round Robin brackets for Singles, Doubles, Mixed and 50+, with entry fees from $75 to $125 per player. The event will also host food vendors, raffles, giveaways, a silent auction and more. Spectators are welcome to attend and contribute $5 toward the charity. Call Pickleball Management Group at 786-205-0187. Get details online.

Saturday, October 19 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.

Friday, October 18 at 7pm
Community Foundation Gala: Midnight in Manhattan
With a theme of an elegant evening in Manhattan, eight influential citizens and institutions that have shaped and supported the Coral Gables community will be honored. Midnight At The Carlyle takes place at Loews Coral Gables Hotel, 2950 Coconut Grove Drive. Get details online.

Saturday, October 19 at 8pm
A Quiet Place: Day One
The University of Miami’s Cinematic Arts Commission (CAC) invites you to a free screening at Cosford Cinema of A Quiet Place: Day One, the prequel to the hit series that depicts the events of the first day of an invasion by aliens that are hyper-sensitive to sound, starring Lupita Nyong’o. The screening is free and no tickets or registration required. Get details online.

Friday, October 18 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 18 at 9pm
Candlelight: Best of Hip-Hop on Strings
Discover the music of Hip-Hop on Strings at Coral Gables Congregational Church under the gentle glow of candlelight. Get details online.

Saturday, October 19 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 19 from 11am to 5pm
Family Day at the Museum
Attend a fun-filled Family Day at the Coral Gables Museum, unleash your creativity in the arts and crafts workshop, and experience interactive performances that are perfect for all ages. It's a day full of learning, creativity, and fun for the whole family. Get details online.

Saturday, October 19 at noon
Picasso: A Rebel In Paris
Set against the backdrop of the Musée Picasso in Paris, housing 6,000 masterpieces, this documentary explores Picasso’s evolution through his art and spirit in a city full of contradictions. An original portrait of a young immigrant destined to become a 20th century icon. Get details online.

Saturday, October 19 from 2 to 6pm
Coral Gables Pumpkin Patch
Celebrate fall in the City Beautiful as hundreds of pumpkins in all sizes will take over Ponce Circle Park. Enjoy live music, pumpkin decorating, face painting, a mini harvest market, food and beverages for purchase, and adorable picture-perfect fall portrait areas. This event is free. Get details online.

Saturday, October 19 at 4:30pm
Pinecrest Zombie Run
Dodge zombies throughout the streets of Pinecrest on an adventure to discover the zombie antidote and bring it back to help save humanity. Enjoy a 40-foot zombie maze, photo booth, music, and more. Runners will receive a Zombie Run event t-shirt. Participants are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite costumes. Evelyn Greer Park is located at 8200 Southwest 124th Street. Get details online.

Saturday, October 19 at 6pm
Jim DeFede - Chronicles of Willy and Sal: Miami’s Cocaine Cowboys
The Books & Books Literary Foundation is proud to present an evening with Jim DeFede discussing Chronicles of Willy and Sal: Miami’s Cocaine Cowboys. He will be in conversation with filmmaker Billy Corben and introductions will be made by Miami New Times editor-in-chief Tom Finkel. Get details online.

Saturday, October 19 at 7pm
Smile 2
About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control. Get details online.

Saturday, October 19 at 10pm
Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy
The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy at the Woman's Club is a chilling cocktail experience in Coral Gables that brings four of his stories off the page and onto the stage as told through the Poe Historians while pairing them with four classic cocktails. Get details online.

Sunday, October 20 at 9:30am
Miami Watercolor Society Classes
Members of the watercolor society offer skill building watercolor classes taught by MWS members featuring a variety of techniques in acrylics and watercolors, appropriate for beginners through advanced artists, at the Pinecrest Community Center, 5855 Killian Drive. Classes are offered on the third Sunday of the month -- September through April -- except December. Get details online.

Sunday, October 20 at 10am
Gables Bike Tour: Pinewood Cemetery
Tour starts at the Coral Gables Museum and includes museum admission. Bike tours are presented by Bike Walk Coral Gables in partnership with the Coral Gables Museum. Bring your own bike. Helmets are required for children under 16. Get details online.

Sunday, October 20 at 11am
Adam Mitzner - The Brothers Kenney
Books & Books is proud to present a morning with Adam Mitzner discussing The Brothers Kenney. Both a family saga and a thrilling mystery, The Brothers Kenney searches for forgiveness and the meaning of home as assiduously as it does the identity of a killer. Get details online.

Sunday, October 20 at 3pm
Family Concert: Rumpelstiltskin Meets Mozart
Orchestra Miami presents Rumpelstiltskin Meets Mozart at Pinecrest Gardens, which is Grimm’s famous tale set to the music of Mozart’s great Symphony N. 40. Also on the program is the Dracula Suite by Miami composer Oscar Bustillo, the theme to Halloween and much more. Come in costume for the costume parade. Get details online.

Sunday, October 20 at 4pm
Strange Trips - Frost Symphonic Winds
Embark on a musical journey at Gusman Concert Hall with the Frost Symphonic Winds. Performing dazzling and whimsical works by Benson, Hisaishi, Hart, Biedenbender, Sousa, Ticheli, and Williams. Get details online.

Sunday, October 20 at 8pm
White Bird
From the best-selling author of Wonder comes White Bird, the inspiring story of Julian (Bryce Gheisar), whose life changes when his grandmother (Helen Mirren) shares her tale of bravery during Nazi-occupied France. Sheltered by a boy who risked everything to protect her, they find love in a world of their own creation. Directed by Marc Forster and based on R.J. Palacio’s book, White Bird: A Wonder Story is a moving reminder that a single act of kindness can last a lifetime. Get details online.

Monday, October 21 at 7pm
Lieutenant General Steven Rudder, USMC (Ret.)
Attend a lecture by Lieutenant General Steve Rudder (USMC ret), former Commanding General of Marine Forces Pacific. Get details online.

Monday, October 21 at 7:30pm
Three Centuries Of Serenades For Flute, Violin, And Viola
Celebrating and illuminating the timeless artistry of Serenades for flute, violin, and viola join virtuoso faculty performers Jennifer Grim, Bettina Mussumeli, and Jodi Levitz in a musical journey at Newman Recital Hall spanning three centuries from Beethoven to Reger and the world premier of a specially commissioned work by Dorothy Hindman. Get details online.

Tuesday, October 22 at 5:30pm
Friends of Gables High Social at Bay 13
Everyone is welcome to attend the social event hosted by Friends of Gables High at Bay 13 Brewery and Kitchen, 65 Alhambra Plaza. The group supports the local high school with enhancements in academics, athletics and the arts. Get details online.

Tuesday, October 22 at 6pm
Biltmore October Wine Dinner featuring Jackson Family Wines
Attend the Biltmore's Opposites Attract Wine Dinner featuring Jackson Family Wines, an evening dedicated to exploring how different styles of wines can beautifully complement each course. With each dish, you’ll experience two contrasting wines, showcasing the diversity and depth of Jackson Family’s portfolio. Witness how wines with opposite characteristics -- whether in grape variety, winemaking style, or region -- can both elevate and transform the same dish in delightful ways. Get details online.

Thursday, October 24 at 6:30pm
Craig Unger - Den of Spies
The Books & Books Literary Foundation is proud to present an evening with Craig Unger discussing Den of Spies: Reagan, Carter, and the Secret History of the Treason That Stole the White House. The explosive inside story of the October Surprise conspiracy, a stunning act of treason that changed American history. New York Times bestselling author Craig Unger reveals his thirty-year investigation into the secret collusion between Ronald Reagan’s 1980 presidential campaign and Iran, raising urgent questions about what happens when foreign meddling in our elections goes unpunished and what gets remembered when the political price for treason is victory. Get details online.

Thursday, October 24 at 7:30pm
Trumpeter Brian Lynch - 7 BY 7 BY 7
Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Brian Lynch presents a multi-media performance with his world-class jazz septet at Gusman Concert hall. Composed by Lynch, this seven-movement work blends pre-recorded video and audio with live improvisation, showcasing innovative performance interaction at a distance. Get details online.

Friday, October 25 from 6 to 9pm
Halloween at The Moss Center - Spooky Symphony
Attend a fang-tastic Halloween extravaganza at Moss Center. Don your spookiest costumes for a night of chilling treats and wickedly fun activities, including a haunted house for the whole family. The Spooky Symphony is a free, 45-minute performance of great music for young listeners by the Alhambra Orchestra and Greater Miami Youth Symphony. 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.

Thursday, November 14 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.