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 25
The Coral Gables Congregational Church will host an Interfaith Thanksgiving Eve Service, at 7 p.m. The theme of this year’s service is “Many Voices, One Earth.” The church is located at 3010 DeSoto Boulevard, directly across from the Biltmore Hotel. For more information, contact pastor Dr. Laurinda Hafner at 305-448-7421.
November 28
The Actors’ Playhouse at Miracle Theatre presents an exhibition by Miami native and renowned artist Clifford Bailey, from 5-9 p.m. Bailey, a graduate of the New York’s School of Visual Arts, is best known for his musical ensemble and portrait paintings that evoke the era and ambiance of the roaring twenties with a modern twist. All work on display will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Actors’ Playhouse, located at 280 Miracle Mile. For more information, click here.
December 2
The Junior Orange Bowl Committee presents the Caroling Competition for Dade and Broward County Middle and Senior High School Choirs at the steps of the 550 Biltmore Way building. The competition begins December 2 from 7-10 p.m. and ends on December 6 with performances from 3-6 p.m. Six schools will perform each evening. This year the competition welcomes 28 public, private and parochial schools, competing for $20,000 cash. All the events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Sally Baumgartner at 305-491-4180.
December 2
Paper Emporium, located at 231 Aragon Avenue, in collaboration with Caspari invites you to “Coffee and Caspari,” a fundraiser in support of The Young Patronesses of the Opera. The event takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All sales made throughout the entire day will be donated to the organization. For more information, contact 305-445-7090.
December 2 – 27
From the creators of Married ALIVE! comes a musical comedy that gives people cause to examine what the holiday season is really about. Another Night Before Christmas provides a timeless look at the dilemmas and joys of the holiday season and parallels the emotions of the memorable film Miracle on 34th Street. Performances take place at the Actors' Playhouse at Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $40 for weeknights and Sunday matinees, $48 for Friday and Saturday evenings. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the box office at 305-444-9293 or click here.
December 3
The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce and Berenfeld present the 13 Annual Holiday Party “Toyland.” Over 30 of our community's finest restaurants will showcase their delicious treats and eats. Simply bring a new unwrapped gift for a child or senior. Any gifts, toys and monetary donations will be distributed among several charities. The event takes place at the Biltmore Hotel Country Club Ballroom, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The cost of admission for members is $25 and $35 for non-members. For more information or to make your reservations, click here.
December 3
The Coral Gables Museum continues its pre-opening programming with a Preservation Education Workshop Series. University of Miami Professor and Landscape Architect Joanna Lombard will introduce guests to historic and native materials for holiday decorating. The Coral Gables Garden Club will provide hands-on help for this fun and informative workshop. The Holiday Decorating with Native and Found Materials will take place at The Danielson Gallery at The Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, at 7 p.m. The workshop is free and open to the public however seating is limited and reservations are required. For more information or to reserve your seat, call 305-910-3996 or e-mail chris@coralgablesmuseum.org.
December 3
The University of Miami Friends of the Libraries presents Josephine Johnson and her book SS Asteroid or Tell it to the Bees, a semi-fictive memory of a historic steamship moored on the river Adur in Sussex. The evening starts with a wine and cheese reception at 6 p.m. followed by the program at 7 p.m. at the Otto G. Richter Library Special Collections, 1300 Miller Drive, on the University of Miami campus. For more information on this free event or to reserve a seat, click here.
December 5
The Merrick Educational Center PTA’s first Rummage Sale will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Merrick Educational Center, a public school located in Coral Gables. The event takes place at 39 Zamora Avenue.
December 5
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden presents a major outdoor exhibition by internationally acclaimed artist Yayoi Kusama. Her distinctive sculptures and paintings that involve hand-worked repetition and bold patterning will be in exhibit including the “Flowers that Bloom at Midnight,” a group of her classic “Pumpkins,” as well as a multi-part floating work specifically conceived for one of Fairchild’s large garden ponds. The exhibit will be on view through May 30, 2010. Fairchild is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for children 6-17 and free to children 5 and under and Fairchild members. For more information, click here.
December 5
Writers are encouraged to bring their original poems, short stories and other Spanish works to Luz del Corazon's first International Literary Exchange. The club will meet at Café Demetrio, 300 Alhambra Circle, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please submit your information and original work by email by clicking here.
December 6
The 24th season of Sunday Afternoons of Music for Children includes the very popular Tales & Scales in Arabian Nights Christmas Concert. The production has been performed over one million times for young people in schools, libraries, and community and performing art centers. Catch this creative musical experience with your children at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Drive, at 3 p.m. Tickets cost $12 for adults and $10 for children. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 305-271-7150 or click here.
December 6
South Florida's premier youth chorus presents holiday favorites as well as concert music from diverse styles and periods. Miami Children's Chorus will hold a special holiday concert titled Voices of Angels at First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables. The performance will start at 4 p.m. Tickets cost $20 for adults and $5 for children. The church is located at 536 Coral Way. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 305-662-7494 or click here.
Through 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.
Through 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.
