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Greetings {name},
We hope you'll appreciate our curated list of community events and cultural opportunities in the coming days. |
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installed in January, 2003, a unique memorial dedicated to José Martí stands at his actual height of 5' 6" featuring alternating bands of granite and marble, located on Santillane Avenue, adjacent to the Coral Gables Woman's Club on East Ponce de Leon Boulevard |
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Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr. |
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Friday, June 26 is National Coconut Day, celebrating the tropical nutrition of the Coconut, a superfood due to its medium-chain triglyceride (MCTs) content.
Tuesday, June 30 is International Asteroid Day, the anniversary of the Tunguska impact, considered to be the largest asteroid impact on Earth in recorded history.
Wednesday, July 1 is National Postal Worker Day, a chance to show appreciation and give thanks to all postal workers.
Thursday, July 2 is National Wildland Fire Fighter Day, an opportunity to appreciate and be thankful for the brave and resilient professionals and volunteer firefighters that put their safety on the line to save thousands of lives every year.
Saturday, July 4th is the 250th anniversary of the publication of the Declaration Of Independence from Great Britain in 1776, celebrated with gatherings and picnics, often highlighted by fireworks or sky lighting demonstrations. |
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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 |
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World Cup Watch Party
FIFA World Cup at Fritz & Franz Bierhaus
Fritz & Franz Bierhaus at 60 Merrick Way in Coral Gables is a prime location with 6 weeks of pure excitement to watch the matches. This indoor/outdoor venue is a renowned soccer hub, with lively, high-energy watch parties for all seven FIFA World Cup 2026 matches held at nearby Hard Rock Stadium. The World Cup -- held at USA, Canada and Mexico stadiums from June 11 to July 19 -- will feature 104 Games between 48 Nations. There are 24 tables outdoors under the overhang still available for the FIFA matches. For the big games, try to arrive at least two hours in advance. Get details and view the menu online. |
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Thur/Fri/Sat, June 25–27
FNGLA Convention at Biltmore Resort
Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association members and friends will gather at the Biltmore Hotel for a three day convention this weekend, starting with a Montgomery Botanical Center Tour at 10am on Thursday before the FNGLA Welcome Party Friday evening at 6pm. Get details online. |
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Thursday, June 25 at 10am
Gables Chamber Residential Real Estate Outlook Brunch
Join the Chamber members and guests at the Biltmore Hotel for a 10am brunch with Vision To Value: Design, Build, Sell -- moderated by Gabriel Quiroga of Compass Real Estate. Get details online. |
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Thursday, June 25 at 6pm
Chef Takeover - 2TheRootss presents: The Elevated Table
Join Chefs Erica and Gabriel from 2TheRootss for an Elevated Vegan Dining experience at The Burrow. Get details online. |
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Thursday, June 25 at 7pm
Flavors of the Gables
Attend Flavors of the Gables at the Coral Gables Golf & Country Club, a signature tasting event celebrating the culinary creativity of Coral Gables. Featured as a preview component of Taste the Gables - Restaurant Month (July 1–31), this special evening brings together several of the city's top restaurants and eateries for a flavorful experience at the elegant Coral Gables Golf & Country Club, 990 Alhambra Circle. Tickets start at $60. Get details online. |
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Thursday, June 25 at 7pm
Pub 52 Gastropub Karaoke
Silver Dragon Entertainment presents Karaoke That Cares every Thursday night from 7-11pm at Pub 52 Gastropub + Kitchen. Try amazing starters or entrees like Stone Oven Flatbreads which are on special for only $8.99. Quench your thirst with $5 drafts or $6 house drinks. Check it out on instagram. |
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Thursday, June 25 at 7:30pm
Langston Hughes II at the Congregational Church
The Community Arts Program (CAP) 2026 summer Concert Series presents Langston Hughes II, a remarkable, young talent in today's music scene, and one of the most dynamic voices on the saxophone in his generation. In addition to his success as a saxophonist, he is also a woodwind doubler, composer, bandleader, and educator, an alum of both the historic Howard University and the famed Juilliard School. Hughes brings together the worlds that shaped him -- The Blues, black gospel influences, the Washington D.C. jazz lineage, and the rigor of New York’s jazz scene -- into a singular, deeply expressive voice. Enjoy an evening of pure, traditional jazz joy at the Congregational Church, 3010 De Soto Boulevard. Get details online. |
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Thursday, June 25 at 8pm
Supergirl
When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice. She is the cousin of Superman who was raised on a chunk of the destroyed planet Krypton and watched everyone around her die, making her a more jaded person than her cousin, who was raised on Earth by loving parents. Starring Milly Alcock in the dual role of Supergirl/Kara Zor-El. Get details online. |
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Friday, June 26 at 3:30pm
Popcorn Pals - Family Movietime at Gables Library
Friday afternoon, bring your family and friends to the Coral Gables Library for fun movies and enjoy some delicious popcorn. Call 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. All ages are welcome. Get details online. |
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Friday, June 26 at 7pm
Authors Armando Díaz and Jeneissy Azcuy - Culebra
Authors Armando H. Díaz and Jeneissy Azcuy discuss their new novel, Culebra, blending exhilarating suspense and captivating historical fiction as it follows fifteen-year-old Alfredo, who is forced to flee Cuba. As he seeks refuge in a Catholic refugee camp in the Everglades, little does he know just how quickly he’ll become intertwined in an international web of crisis and political intrigue brought by the Cuban Missile Crisis. Get details online. |
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Friday, June 26 at 7pm
Couture
Academy Award winner Angelina Jolie stars as Maxine, an American filmmaker who arrives in Paris during the frenzy of Fashion Week. Drawn into a love story with a familiar collaborator as her path intersects with women of different ages and cultural backgrounds -- all fighting to take control of their own destinies -- Maxine finds herself on a deeply personal journey of self-discovery that forces her to confront the choices shaping her life. Get details online. |
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Friday, June 26 at 7:30pm
Tuner
In Tuner, Academy Award-winning director Daniel Roher’s first narrative feature, Leo Woodall stars as a gifted young piano tuner whose heightened sense of hearing draws the attention of criminals, who see his talents as useful for opening safes as well as for tuning Steinways. With his once-promising musical career over, he works across New York with his mentor Harry Horowitz (Academy Award-winner Dustin Hoffman), encountering a range of characters, including composition student Ruthie (Havana Rose Liu), with whom he forges an unexpected connection. Niki’s safecracking work threatens his budding romance with Ruthie and pulls him into increasingly dangerous territory. Get details online. |
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Friday, June 26 at 8pm
Una Noche con Luzía – The Burrow
Luzía performs at The Burrow. This Argentine singer, songwriter, producer, and creative director moves effortlessly between modern jazz, soul, and cinematic pop. Drawing inspiration from voices as diverse as Sade, Nina Simone, Astor Piazzolla, and the poetry of Alfonsina Storni, Luzía creates music that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. Her songs explore themes of self-love, spirituality, resilience, family, and transformation, carried by a voice shaped through classical training and years of artistic exploration across the Americas and Europe. Whether writing for herself or for other artists, Luzía approaches music as a space for reflection, connection, and discovery. Get details online. |
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Saturday, June 27 at 9am
Planting For Patriotism
Join Keep Coral Gables Beautiful for this volunteer planting event at the War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University Drive. Volunteers will help create a red, white and blue landscape display around the Youth Center’s Blue Star Memorial, which honors those currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. The project is supported by a Blue/Gold Star Memorial Grant from Keep America Beautiful and aligns with the nationwide America250 commemoration leading up to Independence Day. The planting effort will enhance a meaningful civic space for residents and visitors while reinforcing the city’s commitment to community beautification, service and patriotic remembrance. Get details online. |
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Sat/Sun, June 27–28 from 10am to 4pm
Matheson Hammock Market
Visit the Matheson Hammock Market on the weekends in the main concession and waterfront area near the beach and marina at Matheson Hammock Park. The market features 20 to 30 vendors offering prepared foods, fresh fruit, smoothies, coffee, sourdough, seafood, empanadas, baked goods, sweets, wellness products, plants, artisan goods, jewelry, clothing and items from local small businesses. The market also includes a Young Entrepreneurs area featuring neurodivergent children showcasing crafts and small business concepts. Entry to the market is free. Parking vouchers are provided and serve as free day passes for parking at Matheson Hammock Park at 9610 Old Cutler Road. Get details online. |
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Saturday, June 27 at 11am
Oscillation: Beekeeping Sculptural Workshop with Camila Young
Attend the Oscillation: Beekeeping Sculptural Workshop with Environmental Artist Camila Young for a hands-on outdoor workshop at the Deering Estate. Participants will create a hanging sculpture using locally harvested bamboo and biodegradable twine, an ecologically mindful piece that also functions as a bee hotel supporting solitary pollinators. Deering Estate is located at 16701 SW 72nd Avenue. Get details online. |
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Saturday, June 27 at 11am
Neurodiversity - Music and Movement Interactive Performance
Attend an interactive music experience at Coral Gables Museum inspired by classical and Cuban rhythms by Area Stage's Inspire Theatre Project, created for neurodiverse participants ages 13 and up and their families. The program features a welcoming environment where audiences are invited to engage directly with music and movement. Get details online. |
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Saturday, June 27 at noon
Les Liaisons Dangereuses National Theatre Live
BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville joins Aidan Turner in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin. Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponize desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare. Get details online. |
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Saturday, June 27 at 2pm
Poetry: Voices of Modern America
Steven Faviano of Our Future Poetry Studio presents an introductory two-hour workshop exploring creative expression through guided prompts and discussion, with an emphasis on sharing stories shaped by life in modern America. Call the Pinecrest Library at 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online. |
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Saturday, June 27 at 7:10pm
Lucky Strike
In the darkest hour of WWII, a wounded American soldier trapped behind enemy lines stands alone against an onslaught of Nazis, fighting a one-man war to stop Hitler's last major offensive. Inspired by true events, Lucky Strike is a World War II action-thriller directed by Rod Lurie, starring Scott Eastwood, Colin Hanks, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor. Get details online. |
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Saturday, June 27 at 9pm
Shush Music at Titanic
Enjoy a Spanglish rock band from Miami. Just like Miami, they’re a melting pot, blending ballads, ragers, tearjerkers and freestyles. From boleros to chachachas, from Feid to Soda Stereo, from Miami to your favorite Spotify playlist. Get details online. |
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Saturday, June 27 at 10pm
The Watermelon Woman - 30th Anniversary
Cheryl Dunye made cinematic history with The Watermelon Woman, the first American feature to be directed by a black lesbian as well as an incisive, humorous critique of classic Hollywood's racist stereotypes. Dunye plays an eponymous video store employee and burgeoning filmmaker who sets out to make a documentary on the Watermelon Woman (Lisa Marie Bronson), an actress who specialized in "mammy" roles for Hollywood productions of the 30s and 40s. As Cheryl uncovers the Watermelon Woman's identity she not only learns about a secret behind-the-scenes interracial romance but also begins one of her own with Diana (Guinevere Turner), a white woman who arouses the ire of Cheryl's best friend Tamara (Valerie Walker). The Watermelon Woman testifies to the power of excavating legacies of oppression and in the process creates a progressive legacy of its own. Get details online. |
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Monday, June 29 at 5pm
Half Priced Wine on Monday
The entire wine list is half off on Mondays at Beauty And The Butcher. Try the Langlois-Chateau Sancerre or the Talbott, Sleepy Hollow from Santa Lucia, California. Get details online. |
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Monday, June 29 at 7:05pm
Sugar Beach
One unforgettable journey through love, loss, and self-discovery. A raw, intimate coming-of-age story that speaks to a generation seeking authenticity in a fractured world. Get details online. |
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Starting Monday, June 29 at 7:15pm
Hot Broadway Summer Jazz Dance series
Led by Broadway performer and choreographer Catherine Hamilton, this fun and energetic class at the Miracle Theatre consists of a warm-up, strength exercises, across-the-floor progressions, and a new dance combination each class. Students will build technique and musicality through various choreographic styles while deepening their abilities as moving storytellers. Get details online. |
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Starting Wednesday, July 1
Trolls in the Garden
Bring the family to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden for a delightful fun adventure with Trolls In The Garden, a month-long, self-guided scavenger hunt included with garden admission. Search for six hidden stone trolls with your free trail map and clue guide, collect their Trollmarks, and decode the secret word. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, July 1 at 11:45am
Chamber of Commerce Re-Connect Luncheon
The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce meets once a month at the Re-Connect Luncheon for great food, great company and great connections. Seating at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, 2320 Salzedo Street, is limited. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, July 1 at 2pm
Revolutionary Reads Book Club
Explore American history through literature. The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) present a monthly historical book club featuring titles that reflect themes of patriotism, sacrifice and the ideals that helped shape the nation. The book of the month is The Correspondent: A Novel By Virginia Evans, a 2025 epistolary novel about a retired lawyer, Sybil Van Antwerp, who reflects on her life through letters and emails, confronting a painful past and seeking forgiveness. Told entirely through correspondence, the book follows Sybil's sharp, witty, and often prickly voice as she writes to family, friends, and even strangers, exploring themes of aging, grief, and self-discovery. It became a sleeper hit, praised for its character study and emotional depth, and has been compared to Olive Kitteridge. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, July 1 at 5pm
Coral Gables Chamber - Wind Down Wednesday
The Rising Professionals Group is a platform for the Chamber's young and dynamic leaders to develop business building, connections and initiate conversations, expand their circles of influence, contribute to the community, and have fun. Meet at John Martin's Irish Pub, 253 Miracle Mile, to connect with like-minded leaders awhile enjoying an evening of connection and camaraderie. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, July 1 at 7pm
Legacy: Coral Gables Mayors Across a Century
The Coral Gables Museum, in collaboration with the City of Coral Gables, presents an exhibition -- Local Leadership, National Legacy: Coral Gables Mayors Across a Century -- honoring 100 years of leadership and public service in The City Beautiful through portraits and biographical profiles of the men and women who have served as Mayor of Coral Gables since the city’s founding in 1925. The press and members preview of the new exhibit begins at 5pm. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, July 1 at 7pm
Maggie O'Farrell - Land
Attend an evening with Maggie O'Farrell and the Consul General of Ireland, Sarah Kavanagh, as they dive into O'Farrell's latest novel, Land. The book shares an engrossing tale of survival and growth through the lens of a father and young son racing against the clock while immersed in the historical backdrop of British colonization and Irish rebellion. Land is a novel about separation and reunion, tragedy and recovery, colonization and rebellion. It is a story of buried treasure, overlapping lives, ancient woodland, persistent ghosts, a particularly loyal dog, and how, when it comes to both land and history, nothing ever goes away. As spellbinding and varied as the landscape that inspired it, Land is, above all, a story of survival, for our times and for all time. Get details online. This event takes place at the The Coral Gables Congregational Church, 3010 De Soto Blvd. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, July 1 from 8pm to midnight
Karaoke Wednesday at Taurus
The City of Miami’s longest-running liquor license belongs to The Taurus, a Coconut Grove bar institution if there ever was one. Your local hub for live comedy and sports announced a pair of upgrades in the form of Masa Craft’s Cuban and Filipino-American style food menu along with Silver Dragon’s Karaoke That Cares! You'll find the host Rob The Rum Guy there every Wednesday night tweaking the vocals from 9pm to 1am, with specials just for karaoke night that include your first shot free when you sing, plus $10 Old Fashioned, $9 Gin or Vodka Gimlet, $9 Tommy-Style Margarita, and $8 Modelo beer at 3540 Main Highway. Call 305-529-6523. Get details online. |
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Thursday, July 2 at 2:45pm
Minions & Monsters - IMAX
The Minions band together to save the day after unleashing monsters upon an unsuspecting world. This the third installment in the Minions prequel series and the seventh installment overall in the Despicable Me franchise. Voices by Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jeff Bridges, Jesse Eisenberg, Zoey Deutch, Bobby Moynihan, Phil LaMarr, Trey Parker, and Pierre Coffin. Get details online. |
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Thursday, July 2 at 6pm
A Good Book Book Club - First Thursdays
Connect with fellow readers at the Pinecrest library or on Zoom for a lively discussion of this month's book -- Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead. Set in 1960s Harlem, the novel follows furniture salesman Ray Carney as he navigates a double life between his respectable business and the criminal underworld, getting pulled into heists by his cousin. It's the first book in The Harlem Trilogy, blending family saga, social commentary on race and power, and heist-story thrills, and was followed by Crook Manifesto (2023) and Cool Machine (2026). Get details online. |
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Thursday, July 2 at 7pm
Young Washington
Before he was the Father of a Nation, he was a soldier fighting to survive. A single misstep thrusts young George Washington into the center of a global conflict, testing his honor, loyalty, and courage. As alliances crumble and the frontier erupts into war, he must confront not only his enemies but the man he's becoming. This is the untold story of Young Washington. Get details online. |
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Saturday, July 4 at 11am
Jaws + BBQ - 3rd Annual Independence Day Screening
What's better than Jaws movie BBQ? Begin with the BBQ reception at 11am before the movie screening at noon. Directed by Academy Award-winner Steven Spielberg, Jaws set the standard for edge-of-your-seat suspense, quickly becoming a cultural phenomenon and forever changing the way audiences experience movies. When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town’s chief of police (Roy Scheider), a young marine biologist (Richard Dreyfuss) and a grizzled shark hunter (Robert Shaw) embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again. Featuring an unforgettable score that evokes pure terror, Jaws remains one of the most influential and gripping adventures in motion picture history. Get details online. |
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Saturday, July 4 from noon to 8pm
Fourth of July at Birdie Bistro
Gather with the Coral Gables Woman's Club and fellow patriots for an afternoon and evening filled with great food, live music, and fundraising. Your $30 donation to Woman's Club programs gets your first beer and a great BBQ slider during America's 250th anniversary at Birdie Bistro, 201 Granada Blvd. Live Jazz Begins at 4pm. A variety of freshly prepared barbecue favorites and sides will be available for purchase throughout the event until 8pm. Get details online. |
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Saturday, July 4 from 6 to 10pm
Red, White & BBQ: A Night of Fireworks and Celebration
Celebrate Independence Day in extraordinary fashion at the Biltmore Hotel's Red, White & BBQ: A Night of Fireworks and Celebration, featuring an extravagant dining experience. In addition to the fireworks, the city will feature a drone show marking America’s 250th anniversary through patriotic imagery and Coral Gables landmarks brought to life in the night sky. The choreographed program blends national symbols with local icons like the Biltmore, Venetian Pool and City Hall to celebrate democracy, community and the City Beautiful vision. Get details online. |
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Saturday, July 4 at 7pm
Sensory Friendly Fourth of July
Guests with autism and sensory related needs are invited to Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park to enjoy a premier view of the Biltmore fireworks display with sensory friendly outdoor games including bubbles, crafts, sports and light-up games, an indoor quiet area, and on-site parking. Guests are welcome to bring food and non-alcoholic beverages. Email: PlayForAll@coralgables.com. The park is located at 3940 Granada Blvd. Get details online. |
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Thursday, July 9 at 7:30pm
Warren Wolf - Community Arts Program
The Community Arts Program Summer Concert Series presents outstanding vibraphone artist Warren Wolf, with Kris Funn (bass) and McClenty Hunter (drums). Celebrate America250, in an explosion of Americana jazz standards and delightful surprises at the Congregational Church. Get details online. |
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Thanks to our generous sponsors who bring you the weekly Great Gables Events newsletter. And thanks to our readers who subscribe to the newsletter. We hope you find it a useful resource for discovering cultural opportunities in the community.
Robert and Robin Burr |
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