Events Roundup
Here is a partial list of upcoming cultural events in Coral Gables.
Please call ahead to confirm,
as dates and times may change.
For a complete list of events in Coral Gables, click
here.
November 12
Participate in an environmental discussion with Joe Browder, an environmental lobbyist in D.C. and founder of the Environmental Policy Center. University of Miami Friends of the Libraries will be hosting the event. Browder served under President Jimmy Carter's administration as an official of the U.S. Department of Interior to advise the Department on energy, natural resources and environmental matters. The discussion will take place at the Otto G. Richter Library – Special Collections, 1300 Memorial Drive, on the University of Miami campus. The evening will start with a wine and cheese reception at 6 p.m. followed by the program at 7 p.m. For more information on this free event or to reserve a seat, click here.
November 12
The Coral Gables Museum, in association with the Miami Chapter of American Institute of Architects invites you to a presentation regarding the coral rock construction of the museum. The presentation titled Coral Gables: A Jewel from the Sea, Will It Return? will be conducted by Dr. Harold R. Wanless, professor of Geological Sciences in the College or Arts and Sciences at the University of Miami. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, takes place at the Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue, at 7 p.m. Reservations are required as seating is limited. For more information or to reserve your seat, contact Chris Rupp by calling 305-910-3996 or by e-mail at chris@coralgablesmuseum.org.
November 12 & 19
Paper Emporium is offering a new Elegant Addressing Calligraphy workshop, from 7-9 p.m. Whether you are a do-it-yourself bride, and event planner, or simply love giving the gift of extra time and attention to your special mailings, this is the class for you. Cost is $125. Paper Emporium is located at 231 Aragon Avenue. For more information, call 305-445-7090.
November 13
The Special Olympics of Miami-Dade County presents the Second Annual Fall Fashion Event, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Biltmore Hotel. The event features the latest Fall fashions by Saks Fifth Avenue, the South Florida Firefighter 2010 Calendar models, Miss Florida USA 2010, World-Record Holder Andy Miyares and five-time Olympic Gold Medalist Gary Hall Jr. For more information, call 305-406-9467 or click here.
November 13 – 15
Some Enchanted Evening – The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein is a musical revue of some of their best and most beloved songs. From “Some Enchanted Evening,” “Shall We Dance,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out-A My Hair,” and other Broadway classics will give you a glimpse of the American musical theatre. This concert takes place at the Gusman Concert Hall at the University of Miami Campus. For more information, call the box office at 305-284-3355.
November 13 – 15
Don't miss out the beautiful musical Camelot: In Concert, a loving tribute to the mythical, magical era of King Arthur. The King, Guinevere, Merlyn, and Sir Lancelot will be on stage presenting a concert version of this fantastic story. For a schedule of performance, or to purchase tickets contact the box office at 305-284-3355. The Jerry Herman Ring Theater is located at 1312 Miller Drive on the Coral Gables campus of the University of Miami.
November 14
Almost everyone knows someone who has Alzheimer's Disease. Help find a cure and raise awareness by participating in the 2009 Miami Dade Memory Walk. The walk will start at 9 a.m. and end at Merrick Park located across from City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way. Approximately 1,500 people are expected to participate in this event. For more information or to register to walk, call 1-888-959-9255 or email iris.rothstein@alz.org
November 14
The Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables (HPACG) presents the 2009 Coral Gables Homes Tour, a tour of five historically and architecturally significant homes. This event is part of the American Institute of Architects Miami Chapter's annual month-long series of activities, Celebrate Architecture + Design 2009. Proceeds will benefit the Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables. Patron tickets are $50, including reception and architect's lecture. Tour only tickets are $30. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 305-448-7488.
November 16
Books & Books presents a conversation with Andre Agassi, one of the most beloved athletes in history, at 6:30 p.m. Agassi will discuss his new autobiography “Open” with Miami Herald Sports Editor Edwin Pope. Tickets are required for this event and are available at all Books & Books locations. The event takes place at Temple Judea, 5500 Granada Boulevard. For more information, call 305-442-4408.
November 16 – 20
The Launch Pad, UM’s entrepreneurship resource center presents Global Entrepreneurship Week with a series of events geared toward exposing students and alumni to furthering their goals. All events are open to the public and are held in various locations in Coral Gables. For a list of events and more information, click here.
November 19 – 21
Wine & Fashion Florence will be held at the Biltmore Hotel to promote Tuscan food and fashion. The program includes fashion shows, culinary demonstrations, wine and olive oil tastings, movie screenings and displays of Italian products. The free event, organized by the Beacon Council and Consorzio Terre del Levante Fiorentino, takes place from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The Biltmore Hotel is located at 1200 Anastasia Avenue. For more information, click here.
November 19 – December 26
Make the holidays more magical for your children when you take them to see Madeline's Christmas, a holiday production of the Theatre for Young Audiences at the Actors' Playhouse at Miracle Theatre. The musical is based on the popular book series. Performances are held on Saturdays at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $17 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Actors' Playhouse at Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, at 305-444-9293 or click here.
November 20 – 21
The University of Miami Frost Opera Theater presents the second annual Wall to Wall Opera for All Festival. The festival kicks off on Friday at 8 p.m. with a preview concert of Mozart Here and Now and continues on Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday events are free. The Frost School of Music is located at 1314 Miller Drive. Performances are scheduled in multiple spaces at the school. For more information, call 305-284-4886.
November 20 – 22
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden knows how popular its Ramble Festival is, so this year it has been extended to a three-day event. Fairchild's Ramble Festival will offer visitors a variety of plants, garden accessories, antiques, food, music and activities for adults and children. With over 15,000 plants for sale, several culinary demonstrations, antique garden accessories, homemade chocolate and thousands of rare botanical books, this year's festival is sure to please. The festival runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The 69th annual Ramble Festival takes place on the grounds of Fairchild Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road. Admission costs $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for children 6-17. For more information, click here.
November 20 – December 20
New Theatre presents the moving play, 26 Miles. A Cuban mother defies a custody ruling, kidnaps her estranged daughter and the two drive west in search of the authentic American experience. This funny performance reminds us that the best souvenirs on the road of life are the relationships we make along the way. Performances are held Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m. New Theatre is located at 4120 Laguna Street. For more information or ticket prices, call 305-443-5909 or click here.
November 21
Calling all young artists! The Miami-Dade County Public Library System is looking for young artists to participate in its Make-a-Bookmark Contest. The annual contest is open to children ages 6-12. Children are invited to submit a drawing of a favorite character or scene from a book to reflect this year's theme “Rediscover Your Neighborhood @ the Library.” Entries must be original work and will be judged on creativity and neatness. Submit drawings to the Coral Gables Branch Library, 3443 Segovia Street, by November 21. A winner will be chosen from each library branch and the winning design will be used on the library's official bookmark for 2010. For more information or contest entry form, click here.
Through November 21
The architects and designers in the American Institute of Architects are presenting Celebrate Architecture + Design in a series of 34 tours, lectures, fun events, exhibits, competitions, receptions, culminating on November 21 with the AIA Miami Design Award Gala. Many of the events are free and open to the public. For a full detail on all these events, click here.
Through November 22
GableStage at the Biltmore presents the first play of the 2009-2010 season with the southeastern premiere of Reasons to be Pretty. Don’t miss this edgy and darkly comic love story about the impossibility of love and the subjectivity of beauty. Performances take place on Thursdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m.; Fridays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 p.m. GableStage is located in the eastern section of the Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Avenue. For reservations or information, call the box office at 305-445-1119.
Through January 24, 2010
The UM Lowe Art Museum presents the exhibition, Tree of Paradise: Jewish Mosaics from the Roman Empire. The display presents the reconstruction of an ancient mosaic floor from a synagogue in Tunisia. The Museum is also exhibiting Kitchen Dreams by glass artist Ricky Bernstein. The Lowe Art Museum is located at 1301 Stanford Drive. Museum hours are Tuesday-Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sunday: 12 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Monday: closed. Regular admission is $10, $5 for seniors and non-UM students and is free for museum members, UM students, faculty and staff, and children under 12. For more information, call 305-284-3535.
