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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 Shops of Merrick Park, and the Gables Engineering Building are seen behind the Grand Living building and the condos at 298 Granello Avenue 

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Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

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.

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people.

Friday, November 1 is All Saints Day, a Christian holiday honoring all of the saints, many of which were martyrs. All Saints Day and All Souls Day was originally celebrated in May. They were moved to November 1 and November 2, to downplay the Pagan holidays of Halloween (All Hallow’s Eve) and Dia De Los Muertos.

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

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.

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.

During the Month of October
A Legacy Of Caring - Baptist Health Doctors Hospital
Experience 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.

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.

Final Weekend - 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 24 from 9 to 11am
Coffee with a Cop: Harvest Edition
Join the Police Department for some Pumpkin Spice Lattes and fall flavored treats at Target, 1906 Ponce De Leon Blvd.  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 6:45pm
Conclave
One of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – Conclave selects the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope’s wake, secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church. Get details online.

Thursday, October 24 at 7pm
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Visit Pinecrest Gardens for this cult-classic and longest-running theatrical release in film history. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is not just a movie. It is a social phenomenon. Don’t forget to wear your costume and bring your props. 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 10am to 1pm
Coral Gables Business Resource Fair
The City of Coral Gables, along with the Business Growth and Acceleration Program (BizGap), invites small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to the Business Resource Fair at the Coral Gables Police and Fire Headquarters Community Meeting Room. City staff will help you register as a city vendor, explore opportunities to collaborate and explain how to start a business. Local community and county partners will also share resources and information to help you succeed. Get details online.

Friday, October 25 at 4pm
Video Gaming at the Library
Show off your video game talents in a friendly Nintendo Switch competition at the Coconut Grove Library. Learn how to play or sharpen your skills. Gaming console and games are provided. Call 305-442-8695 or email: hernandezje@mdpls.org. Ages 8 to 18 years old. 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.

Friday, October 25 at 7pm
Chronicles Of A Wandering Saint
In a small Argentinian town, a devout yet ambitious woman hatches a plan to stage a miracle, hoping it will secure her path to sainthood. But as the unveiling approaches, an unexpected event reveals the true magic of her world, forcing her to question everything she once believed. Get details online.

Friday, October 25 at 7pm
Dr. Uva de Aragón - Murder on Biltmore Way
Books & Books and the FIU Cuban Research Institute are proud to present an evening with Dr. Uva de Aragón discussing Murder on Biltmore Way. She will be joined by translators Dr. Jeffrey Barnett and Dr. Kathleen Bulger-Barnett. This event is free and open to the public and books will be available for purchase the night of the event. Get details online.

Friday, October 25 at 7pm
Venom: The Last Dance
Tom Hardy returns as Venom, one of Marvel’s greatest and most complex characters, for the final film in the trilogy. Eddie and Venom are on the run. Hunted by both of their worlds and with the net closing in, the duo are forced into a devastating decision that will bring the curtains down on Venom and Eddie's last dance. Get details online.

Saturday, October 26 at 7:30am
Tropical Audubon - A.D. Barnes Birding
Luis Gonzalez (bilingual) will lead this half-day trip for birding enthusiasts at A.D. Barnes Park. Meet at 7:30am, returning at approximately 11am. No fee. Get details online.

Saturday, October 26 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 26 at 10:30am
Light House Cruise on Biscayne Bay
Departing from the Deering Estate on a comfortable riding 45 foot Corinthian catamaran, this four hour tour will allow you to experience Biscayne National Park -- see the iconic Cape Florida, Fowey Rocks, and Boca Chita lighthouses and learn about the history that surrounds them. You cut through the alluring Stiltsville and go to Boca Chita Key to get up close to Biscayne National Park’s iconic Boca Chita Lighthouse with a chance of climbing to the top of Boca Chita Lighthouse for a panoramic view of the Bay. You may also have the opportunity to see wildlife including, dolphins, sea turtles, and many shore birds. Get details online.

Saturday, October 26 at 11am
Saturday at the Cinema - The Exorcist
Join Commissioner Kirk Menendez at the Coral Gables Art Cinema to watch the American Cinema Classic horror film, The Exorcist, directed by William Friedkin. When young Regan (Linda Blair) starts acting odd -- levitating, speaking in tongues -- her worried mother (Ellen Burstyn) seeks medical help, only to hit a dead end. A local priest (Jason Miller), however, thinks the girl may be seized by the devil. The priest makes a request to perform an exorcism, and the church sends in an expert (Max von Sydow) to help with the difficult job. Tickets are free and available for Coral Gables residents 30+ years old. Popcorn and a drink are provided courtesy of the Coral Gables Community Foundation. Get details online.

Saturday, October 26 at 1:45pm
Practical Magic
In a charming New England town, two sisters from a family of witches face a unique challenge: every man they fall in love with is cursed to an untimely death. Enchanting international superstars Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman shine in this witty and romantic tale, as they use their magical gifts to try and break the family curse. Get details online.

Saturday, October 26 from 2 to 5pm
Doggie Halloween Costume Contest
Bring your four-legged little ones to the Coral Gables Museum for a fun-filled day to celebrate creativity -- awarding the most innovative and adorable doggie costumes -- part of the City of Coral Gables’ Trick or Treat on the Mile celebration. Get details online.

Saturday, October 26 from 3 to 6pm
Trick-or-Treat on the Mile
Miracle Mile will transform into a Halloween haven for the city’s Trick-or-Treat On The Mile event. Families are encouraged to come in costume and participate in an array of activities, including face painting, balloon artistry, book readings, and a magic show. Participating businesses along Miracle Mile will hand out candy to eager participants. This event is free and the public is invited. Get details online.

Saturday, October 26 at 3pm
Hunting the Haunted
Are you curious about the paranormal world? Join renowned paranormal investigator Dr. Bill Slevin to hear about his most terrifying and exciting experiences. Learn about haunted locations throughout Florida and the basics of examining paranormal evidence. Attendees will have the opportunity to enter a free raffle to win horror-themed books. Registration is required. Call the Coconut Grove Library at 305-442-8695 or email: hernandezje@mdpls.org. Ages 8 years old and up. Get details online.

Saturday, October 26 from 5 to 9:30pm
Día de Muertos - Day of the Dead at Ponce Circle Park
The Consulate General of Mexico in Miami and the City of Coral Gables will present the renowned celebration of Día de Muertos -- an evening of real Mexican traditions and folkloric celebrations organized by the Consulate of Mexico with traditional Mexican performances, music, and food. Get details online.

Saturday, October 26 from 6 to 10pm
Drink-or-Treat Happy Hour Bar Crawl
Following the family-fun-filled Trick-or-Treat on the Mile event, adults over 21 can enjoy their own treats during the inaugural Drink-or-Treat Happy Hour as more than 15 restaurants will be offering special Halloween-themed happy hour deals. Gather your friends and embark on a self-led bar crawl adventure, enjoying spooky cocktails and delicious treats at each participating venue. Get details online.

Saturday, October 26 at 7:10pm
Your Monster
Your Monster tells the story of the soft-spoken actor Laura Franco (Melissa Barrera), who is dumped by her longtime boyfriend (Edmund Donovan) while recovering from surgery and retreats to her childhood home to recover. With her future looking bleak, insult is added to injury when Laura discovers her ex is staging a musical that she helped him develop. But out of these gut-wrenching life changes emerges a monster (Tommy Dewey) with whom she finds a connection, encouraging Laura to follow her dreams, open her heart and fall in love with her inner rage. Get details online.

Saturday, October 26 at 8pm
Halloween Party at The Biltmore
Enjoy the best Halloween party in town, with open bar, buffet dinner, dancing and costume contest hosted by a celebrity panel of judges. Get details online.

Saturday, October 26 at 9pm
Halloweekend at Bodega Coral Gables
Enter the twisted realm of Snow White's Evil Queen this Halloween weekend at Bodega Coral Gables at 317 Miracle Mile. As darkness falls over the Mile, prepare for a night filled with wicked revelry featuring DJ sets, enchanting drink specials, and entertainment. Get details online.

Saturday, October 26 at 9pm
Candlelight Open Air: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Discover music inspired by Halloween at Pinecrest Gardens under the gentle glow of candlelight. Get details online.

Saturday, October 26 at 10pm
The Sixth Sense
When child psychologist Dr. Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis) meets eight-year-old Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment), he uncovers a chilling truth -- Cole can see and communicate with the dead. As they navigate the boy’s terrifying visions, both their lives are changed in ways they could never have imagined. Get details online.

Sunday, October 27 at 10am
Chapman Field Kayak Trek
Learn about the history and ecology of this once-airfield turned park as you paddle through a variety of South Florida habitats. Fish and birds are plentiful as you journey through a mangrove forest, past an active bird rookery and into the Biscayne Bay. This trip meets at the Chapman Field Park launch ramp. Advance registration is required. Get details online.

Sunday, October 27 at 1pm
Breathless (1960) - 4K restoration
Director Jean-Luc Godard’s revolutionary French New Wave masterpiece Breathless, a jazzy, free-form, and sexy homage to the American film genres that inspired him as a writer for Cahiers du cinéma. With its lack of polish, surplus of attitude, anything-goes crime narrative, and effervescent young stars Jean-Paul Belmondo and Jean Seberg, Breathless helped launch the French New Wave and ensured that cinema would never be the same. Get details online.

Sunday, October 27 at 1pm
Family Painting Class: The Bat Flower
Attend a fun, artistic, and educational painting session, celebrating the beautiful Bat Flower with Raquel Torrent of Art and Juice. Children trust their own abilities while learning to observe with artistic eyes, learning contour, form, colors, and value. Supplies will be provided. The final product will be a frame-able canvas painting. Get details online.

Sunday, October 27 at 4:30pm
100 Voices: Yesteryear Stories - Our Sister Cities
Following in Merrick's footsteps, Coral Gables leaders have envisioned our city as a hub of international commerce and culture. Don Slesnick (Mayor 2001-2011) will reflect on the Sister City program, which partners with municipalities that share our love of history, performance art and fine cuisine. While serving as mayor, Don led and received delegations from La Antigua, Cartegena, Aix-en-Provence, Granada and Pisa. He will recount adventures in sharing best practices in artistic and culinary expression, business development and governance. Get details online.

Sunday, October 27 at 5pm
Kristin Owens - Elizabeth Sails
The Books & Books Literary Foundation is proud to present an afternoon with Kristin Owens discussing Elizabeth Sails. For fans of The Bookish Life of Nina Hill and The Jetsetters, Elizabeth Sails is a shipboard cozy mystery that features an unintended quest for self-discovery, forgiveness, and an awesome buffet. This event is free and open to the public and books will be available for purchase the night of the event. Get details online.

Sunday, October 27 at 6pm
37th Actors' Playhouse Season Kick-Off Celebration
Celebrate the 2024-2025 Season with Actors' Playhouse and meet the stars at a reception plus dinner at 7pm at Francesco Restaurant. The $100 per person ticket includes a cocktail hour sponsored by Bacardi and a delicious 3-course dinner with wine at Francesco, Coral Gables’ newest dining gem, conveniently located next to the theatre. Get details online.

Monday, October 28 at 4:30pm
TRX - Total Resistance Exercises with Philip
Suspension, full body TRX training for beginners or advanced. Get details online.

Monday, October 28 at 7pm
Jesse Blanco - Savannah and Charleston Food Crawls
Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Jesse Blanco discussing Savannah Food Crawls: Touring the Neighborhoods One Bite and Libation at a Time (Globe Pequot Press, $21.95) and Charleston Food Crawls: Touring the Neighborhoods One Bite and Libation at a Time. This event is free and open to the public and books will be available for purchase the night of the event. Get details online.

Monday, October 28 at 7:30pm
Creature From The Black Lagoon 3D
70th Anniversary 3D Screening - $10 for General Admission; free for Members, thanks to screening sponsor Don Slesnick. Shocking, suspenseful, and in 3D -- one of the most iconic science fiction movies of all-time, Creature From the Black Lagoon is a groundbreaking classic showcasing Hollywood magic at its best. When scientists exploring the Amazon River stumble upon a "missing link" connecting humans and fish, they plan to capture it for later study. The creature has plans of his own, however, inspired by the lead scientist’s (Richard Carlson) beautiful fiancée (Julie Adams). Get details online.

Tuesday, October 29 at 7pm
Hadestown - Teen Edition
Miami Childrens Theater proudly presents Hadestown Teen Edition at Sanctuary Of The Arts, a musical which tells a version of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, featuring a tremendously talented cast. A young girl looking for something to eat, goes to work in a hellish industrial version of the Greek underworld to escape poverty and the cold, and her poor singer-songwriter lover Orpheus comes to rescue her. This is one of the most beloved musicals of the 21st Century and winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical. This Hadestown Teen Edition will be MCT's first main stage show featuring a live band on stage. Get details online.

Tuesday, October 29 at 7pm
Charles King - Every Valley: The Desperate Lives and Troubled Times That Made Handel’s Messiah
The Books & Books Literary Foundation is proud to present an evening with award-winning and bestselling author Charles King for his new book, Every Valley: The Desperate Lives and Troubled Times That Made Handel’s Messiah. Every Valley presents a depressive dissenter stirred to action by an ancient prophecy; an actress plagued by an abusive husband and public scorn; an Atlantic sea captain and penniless philanthropist; and an African Muslim man held captive in the American colonies and hatching a dangerous plan for getting back home. At center stage is Handel himself, composer to kings but, at midlife, in ill health and straining to keep an audience’s attention. Set amid royal intrigue, theater scandals, and political conspiracy, Every Valley is entertaining, inspiring, unforgettable. Get details online.

Wednesday, October 30 at 9pm
MaXXXine
Director Ti West’s final installment of his loose trilogy starring Mia Goth as an actress who gets her big break in 1980 Hollywood while a serial killer stalks the city. Get details online.

Thursday, October 31 at 10pm
Possession - 4K Restoration
An international spy’s wife enters a frenzy after asking him for a divorce in Polish director Andrzej Zulawski’s viscerally intoxicating psychological horror -- presented in a brand new 4K restoration for Halloween. Get details online.

Friday, November 1 at 8pm
King James at GableStage
"King" LeBron James' reign in Cleveland brings promise, prosperity, and renewal to a city in desperate need of all three. It also brings together two unlikely friends in a bond forged by fandom. Told over twelve years (from LeBron's rookie season to an NBA Championship) King James is a clever, fast-paced comedy by Pulitzer Finalist Rajiv Joseph. Actors Melvin Huffnagle and Gregg Weiner star in this intimate chronicle of two friends whose turbulent relationship is best navigated through their shared love of basketball. Get details online.

Sunday, November 3 at 4pm
GMSB - A Young People's Concert
The Greater Miami Symphonic Band (GMSB) will be opening its concert season with A Young People's Concert at the Banyan Bowl in Pinecrest Gardens with a spectacular musical journey exploring different types of overtures, marches, fanfares, and cinematic themes to entertain kids of all ages. 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.

Friday, November 15 at 8pm
Tick, Tick... Boom!
Before there was Rent, there was Tick, Tick... Boom!, Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning composer Jonathan Larson’s explosive musical about life, death, and the necessity of art. This autobiographical piece follows Jon, an aspiring composer hitting 30 in the artistic hustle of New York City. Larson’s creation delves into the challenges of pursuing dreams, offering a poignant journey through self-discovery, creativity, and the ticking clock of time. With catchy tunes and heartfelt moments, Tick, Tick... Boom! celebrates artistic passion while reflecting on the universal theme of chasing dreams amid life’s uncertainties. It encapsulates Larson’s own experiences, delivering a compelling narrative within the vibrant backdrop of the city that never sleeps. Get details online.

Saturday, December 7 from 10am to 3pm
Villagers’ Historic Home Tour of Shenandoah
Make plans to attend the Villagers’ 2024 Annual Home Tour, featuring private residences in the culturally significant historic Shenandoah neighborhood. The vibrant community in the heart of Miami was planned in the 1920s and showcases an unusual blend of architectural styles. Tour-goers will see a different side of Miami as they visit six uniquely different homes from the 20s and 30s. Styles in the neighborhood include Craftsman, Art Deco Moderne, Mission, Coral Rock, Mediterranean Revival, and Sears’ kit Colonial houses. The stunning St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral will host The Villagers’ Holiday Boutique. This seventh historic location will be open until 4pm featuring gift items, plants, Villager Angels, baked goods, handmade items, and vintage jewelry. A pop-up café will be on-site. Get details online.