Cultural Calendar

The following is a list of ongoing cultural events in Coral Gables. Event schedules are subject to change, so please call the organizations directly in advance of a show.

If you are an arts & culture organization holding events in Coral Gables and wish to be included in this listing, please send an e-mail message to e-news@coralgables.com. Please include complete event information such as time, date, place, name of performance or artist, ticket prices, and contact information.

Theatre

• August 14 - September 12: GableStage at the Biltmore Hotel presents the Fifty Words by Michael Weller. When their young son is away on his first sleepover, a married couple has their first night alone together in years. Will they renew a vital spark that's been nearly smothered - or will provisional civility explode into fiery chaos? The play is an expansive look at modern marriage which is alternately funny and frightening. Performances take place Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. On Thursdays and Sunday nights, tickets cost $37.50, Friday nights and Sunday matinees cost $42.50, and tickets for performances on Saturdays costs $45. GableStage is located at Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Avenue. For more information, call 305-445-1119 or click here.

• September 2 - 19: New Theatre begins its 25th anniversary season with The Tempest by William Shakespeare. Stranded on a deserted island with his daughter, a usurped duke is granted his chance at revenge. By invoking a storm, he shipwrecks the man who ruined him. Also among the passengers is the young man who awakens his daughter's first stirrings of love. Performances are held Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 1 p.m. with an additional performance on September 12 at 5:30 p.m. Tickets range from $15 to $43.50. New Theatre is located at 4120 Laguna Street. For more information, call 305-443-5909.

• September 29 - October 9: Jerry Herman Ring Theatre begins its 2010-2011 season with the Tony Award winning musical Urinetown. This comedy is set in a Gotham-like city where a terrible water shortage has led to a government-enforced ban on all private toilets and all bathrooms are regulated by a malevolent and greedy corporation. Weeknights and matinee performances range in price from $16 - $22. Friday and Saturday night performances range in price from $18 - $25. The Ring Theatre is located at 1312 Miller Drive on the University of Miami campus. For more information and performance times, call 305-284-3355.

• October 6 - November 7: A world full of lyricism comes to life in Havana in the new play The Color of Desire. Actors' Playhouse presents the world premiere of The Color of Desire by Pulitzer Prize winner Nilo Cruz. Set in 1960 as the revolution heats up, a dashing American businessman hires a young Cuban actress for a role unlike any she's ever played: the woman he loved and lost. Performances take place Wednesdays through Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets for weeknights and matinees are $42, and on Friday and Saturday evenings $50. The theatre offers a 10 percent senior discount rate the day of performance and $15 student rush tickets 15 minutes prior to curtain with identification. Actors' Playhouse at Miracle Theatre is located at 280 Miracle Mile. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the box office at 305-444-9293 or click here.

• October 8 - 31: Laced with cooking classes, swimming lessons and a smorgasbord of illegal drugs, Jack Goes Boating is a touching and warmhearted play about learning how to stay afloat in the deep water of day-to-day living. The play is being performed at New Theatre, 4120 Laguna Street, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 1 p.m. Tickets range from $15 to $43.50. For more information, call 305-443-5909.

• October 15 - 23: The Miami Childrens Theater presents the timeless tale of Rapunzel. Locked high in a tower without the hope of escaping, the beautiful Rapunzel spends her time daydreaming someone will come to her rescue. See how the story unfolds at the Coral Gables Youth Center Theater, 405 University Drive. For more information, show times and ticket information, click here.

• October 19 - November 19: Actors' Playhouse Theatre for Young Audiences begins its 2010-2011 season with King Midas and His Friends. The audience will join King Midas and his friends Venus, Pandora, Neptune, Pluto, Atlas and Hercules for a musical journey through Greek Mythology. The play takes place on Saturdays at 2 p.m. Actors' Playhouse at Miracle Theatre is located at 280 Miracle Mile. For ticket information call the Box Office at 305-444-9293.

• November 10 - 20: As part of its 2010-2011 season, the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre presents Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen. Hedda Gabler, a fascinating yet controversial heroine, has intrigued audiences for over 100 years. Catch the play Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. with an additional showing on Saturday at 2 p.m. There will be one Sunday performance at 2 p.m. Weeknights and matinee performances range in price from $16 - $22. Friday and Saturday night performances range in price from $18 - $25. The Ring Theatre is located at 1312 Miller Drive on the University of Miami campus. For more information and performance times, call 305-284-3355.

• November 17 - December 26: One of the most beloved musicals of all time, Oliver! vividly brings to life Charles Dickens' timeless characters with its ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more. Lionel Bart's musical masterpiece is coming to the Actors'' Playhouse. Winner of 2 Tony Awards and 6 Oscars, Oliver! has played in 22 languages worldwide. Performances take place Wednesdays through Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets for weeknights and matinees are $42, and on Friday and Saturday evenings $50. The theatre offers a 10 percent senior discount rate the day of performance and $15 student rush tickets 15 minutes prior to curtain with identification. Actors'' Playhouse at Miracle Theatre is located at 280 Miracle Mile. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the box office at 305-444-9293 or click here.

• November 17 - December 26: One of the most beloved musicals of all time, Oliver! vividly brings to life Charles Dickens' timeless characters with its ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more. Lionel Bart's musical masterpiece is coming to the Actors'' Playhouse. Winner of 2 Tony Awards and 6 Oscars, Oliver! has played in 22 languages worldwide. Performances take place Wednesdays through Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets for weeknights and matinees are $42, and on Friday and Saturday evenings $50. The theatre offers a 10 percent senior discount rate the day of performance and $15 student rush tickets 15 minutes prior to curtain with identification. Actors'' Playhouse at Miracle Theatre is located at 280 Miracle Mile. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the box office at 305-444-9293 or click here.

• November 19 - December 12: Watch the Southeastern Premiere of Fizz at New Theatre. Gun-toting Southern belles, cocaine-loving Rockettes, and insane soda execs all take part in this based-on-a-true-story comedy about one of history's biggest flops - the creation of New Coke. Performances are held Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 1 p.m. Tickets range from $15 to $43.50. New Theatre is located at 4120 Laguna Street. For more information, call 305-443-5909.

• November 30 – December 20: Actors' Playhouse Theatre for Young Audiences adapts the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol, The Musical for children. Enjoy the same classic storyline with a musical twist. The holiday favorite will be enjoyed by the whole family. Performances are on Saturdays at 11 a.m. with additional times on December 19th and 20th at 7 p.m. Actors' Playhouse at Miracle Theatre is located at 280 Miracle Mile. For ticket information call the Box Office at 305-444-9293.

• December 10 - 18: It's a fairy tale that has jumped into books, plays, films and amusement parks. First produced on Broadway, Peter Pan returns to its theatrical roots. Miami Childrens Theater actors will perform one of the world's most celebrated musicals at the Coral Gables Youth Center Theater, 405 University Drive. For more information, show times and ticket information, click here.

• January 13 - March 12: An award-winning children's book is turned into a musical. Actors' Playhouse Theatre for Young Audiences presents Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. In the play, Alexander knows it's going to be a terrible day when he wakes up - and he's right. See how the day unfolds. Performances are on Saturdays at 2 p.m. Actors' Playhouse at Miracle Theatre is located at 280 Miracle Mile. For ticket information call the Box Office at 305-444-9293.

• January 19 - February 13: A musical comedy that will spell W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L when it kicks off the New Year in 2011 at Actors'' Playhouse. 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a hilarious tale of overachievers' angst chronicles the experience of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Spelling Bee is a quirky yet charming cast of outsiders for whom the spelling bee is the one place where they can stand out and fit in at the same time. Performances take place Wednesdays through Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets for weeknights and matinees are $42, and on Friday and Saturday evenings $50. The theatre offers a 10 percent senior discount rate the day of performance and $15 student rush tickets 15 minutes prior to curtain with identification. Actors'' Playhouse at Miracle Theatre is located at 280 Miracle Mile. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the box office at 305-444-9293 or click here

• February 16 - 27: The Jerry Herman Ring Theatre presents Big Love, based on Aeschylus' classic Greek tragedy The Suppliant Women. Big Love centers on 50 brides rebelling against their arranged marriages. It's both a somber meditation on the ancient themes of justice and revenge and the hilarious celebration and enduring power of love. Tickets cost $16 to $22 for weeknights and matinees and $18 to $25 for Friday and Saturday night performances. The Jerry Herman Ring Theatre is located at 1312 Miller Drive on the University of Miami campus. For more information on show times or to purchase tickets, call the box office at 305-284-3355.

• February 17 - 26: A 2,000-year-old play hit the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre. Lysistrata by Aristophanes is set during the 21st year of war between Greece and Sparta. The women of Athens barricade themselves in the Acropolis and shock their warrior husbands by declaring there will be no intimacy until the war has ended. This humoristic, satirical and timeless commentary on politics and war is a portrait of the ageless battle of the sexes. Tickets cost $16 to $22 for weeknights and matinees and $18 to $25 for Friday and Saturday night performances. The Jerry Herman Ring Theatre is located at 1312 Miller Drive on the University of Miami campus. For more information on show times or to purchase tickets, call the box office at 305-284-3355.

• March 9 - April 10 : The Actors' Playhouse at Miracle Theatre presents August: Osage County. The play is about is about a father who disappears, a mother caught in the grip of addiction, a marriage unraveling, and a family approaching total meltdown. This Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Tracy Letts electrified audiences in New York with its thrilling story and scathingly intelligent humor. Performances take place Wednesdays through Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets for weeknights and matinees are $42, and on Friday and Saturday evenings $50. The theatre offers a 10 percent senior discount rate the day of performance and $15 student rush tickets 15 minutes prior to curtain with identification. Actors' Playhouse at Miracle Theatre is located at 280 Miracle Mile. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the box office at 305-444-9293 or click here.

Musical

• September 11: The Miami Bach Society begins its 2010-2011 season with the Miami Guitar Trio. The newly formed Trio from the University of Miami will perform several Baroque selections. The event takes place at the Clarke Recital Hall at the University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $30 for general admission and $40 for preferred seating. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

• October 1: Seraphic Fire & the Firebird Chamber Orchestra begins its 9th season with Rachmaninoff's Vespers. Sergei Rachmaninoff's All Night Vigil, is one of the crown jewels of Imperial Russia. Hear 25 of Seraphic Fire's singers perform this stunning work at First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables, 536 Coral Way, at 7:30 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

• October through May: Enjoy a Live Music Series when you visit the Village of Merrick Park. Gather by The Garden to listen to a multicultural mix of Jazz, Bossanova, World Music, Flamenco, Classics, Pop melodies, Contemporary and Latin Grooves. The entertainment takes place Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Village of Merrick Park is located at 358 San Lorenzo Avenue. For a schedule, click here.

• October 8: Festival Miami opens the season with a dramatic concert featuring landmark works for orchestra and chorus by Richard Strauss and Francis Poulenc that reflect on life, death the reawakening of faith and transfiguration. The concert will feature soprano Sandra Lopez, Frost School of Music Distinguished Alumna 2010. The performance will take place at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at the University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, at 8 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets for this event, click here.

• October 9: Festival Miami presents Latin Explosion: Hansel and Raul. The Cuban born duo will be performing at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at the University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, at 8 p.m. Their global hit songs ‘Maria Teresa y Danilo' and ‘Con La Lengua Afuera' became anthems and made them international recording stars. Tickets range from $20 to $60 and are expected to sell quickly. For more information or to purchase tickets for this event, click here.

• October 9: The Miami Bach Society continues its 2010-2011 season with a performance from Repast. The group with early music from Boston, makes its first South Florida appearance. Repast will be performing the work of Johann Sebastian Bach at St. Phillip's Episcopal Church, 1142 Andalusia Avenue, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $30 for general admission and $40 for preferred seating. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

• October 10: Festival Miami 2010 pays tribute Frank Loesser's works with its concert Up Close and Personal: Frank Loesser. The centennial celebration will honor the Academy Award, Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning composer/lyricist of Guys and Dolls, The Most Happy Fella and How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying. The concert features an in-depth conversation with Jo Sullivan Loesser, the original star of The Most Happy Fella. Special guests include Broadway stars Susan Egan, Noah Racey, Ron Raines and musical director Don Pippin. This event takes place at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at the University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, at 6 p.m. Tickets range from $20 to $40. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

• October 12: Festival Miami 2010 presents a concert featuring works by the award-winning Frost composition faculty. Dennis Kam, Lansing McLoskey, Scott Stinson, and new Frost faculty Charles Mason will showcase their accessible contemporary works that have form, substance, and a definite sense of fractured humor in the performance titled Form and Fractures. This performance takes place at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at the University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, at 8 p.m. This concert is free and open to the public. For more information, click here.

• October 13: Jazz vocalist Sunny Wilkinson graces the stage during the Festival Miami 2010 season. This concert features Wilkinson with our very own 2010 Downbeat College Winners, the Frost Jazz Vocal 1 Ensemble, directed by Larry Lapin. The concert takes place at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Drive, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $20 to $30. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

• October 14: It's time to celebrate. ¡Celebracion! Is the name of the concert featuring trumpeter and composer Gabriel Alegría. As part of Festival Miami 2010, Alegría will present a unique form of World Jazz that combines his distinctive approach to the jazz trumpet with the rich heritage of Afro-Peruvian music. The concert takes place at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Drive, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $20 to $30. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

• October 15: Enjoy a piano performance by University of Miami faculty artist Santiago Rodriguez. He recently recorded the complete piano works of Rachmaninoff and will perform selected great works of this amazing musical titan, plus others. The performance as part of Festival Miami 2010 will take place at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Drive, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $20 to $40. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

• October 16: Festival Miami 2010 presents violinist Mark O'Connor in Sizzling Hot Swing. O'Connor's will be performing with guitarists Frank Vignola and Julian Lage, and bassist Gary Mazzaroppi. The concert takes place at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Drive, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $20 to $50. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

• October 17: Festival Miami 2010 presents String Quar Tete-A-Tete. Bergonzi String Quartet members Glenn Basham, Scott Flavin, Pamela McConnell and Ross Harbaugh perform some of their favorite string quartet repertoire. They will also be introducing the Stamps String Quartet who are receiving scholarship support from the Stamps Family Charitable Foundation. The concert takes place at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Drive, at 6 p.m. Tickets range from $10 to $20. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

• October 19: The Frost Wind Ensemble performs a multi-leveled and adventurous wind ensemble orchestration of John Corigliano's Grammy Award winning Mr. Tambourine Man: Seven Poems of Boby Dylan. This performance is part of Festival Miami's 2010 season. You will also hear the world premiere of Tropical Mainframes by Mason Bates, which the Frost Wind Ensemble will perform again at the College Band Directors National Association's conference. The concert takes place at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Drive, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $20 to $30. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

• October 20: The Frost School of Music's Department of Theory and Composition hosts their annual Young Composers Showcase. This year's event is inspired by thought-provoking and timeless observations on transitions in life. Admission is free. The concert takes place at the Clarke Recital Hall in the Weeks Recording and Performance Center at the University of Miami Coral Gables campus at 8 p.m. For more information, click here.

• October 21: The New York-based Matt Wilson Quartet is coming to Coral Gables to be a part of Festival Miami 2010. Andrew D'Angelo (alto sax and baritone sax), Jeff Lederer (tenor and soprano saxes), Chris Lightcap (acoustic and electric bass), and Matt Wilson (drums) will share the stage with the Stamps Jazz Quintet, sophomores at the Frost School of Music. The concert takes place at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at the University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $25 to $50. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

• October 22: One of the most established contemporary dance companies in Southeastern USA is celebrating its 28th anniversary with a very special appearance at Festival Miami. The Momentum Dance Company will entertain with a night of modern dance featuring beautifully choreographed works and a dance choreographed to the composition Window by Frost School of Music faculty Dennis Kam, which is inspired by paintings of Miro. This performance will take place at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at the University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $20 to $40. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

• October 23: Three-time Grammy-nominated Tiempo Libre will be gracing the stage at Festival Miami 2010. Enjoy a joyful performance featuring the timba, an irresistible, dance-inducing mix of high-voltage Latin jazz and the seductive rhythms of son. This concert is dedicated to the era of Cuban big band, with works by Xavier Cugat, Beny More, Perez Prado, and Chano Pozo/Dizzy Gillespie; it will also feature traditional Cuban music (cha-cha-chas, sones, and congas) arranged especially for Tiempo Libre and orchestra. The concert takes place at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at the University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $25 to $50. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

• October 24: The four-time Grammy nominees, Trout Fishing in America with Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet will appeal to the whole family with their performance as part of Festival Miami. He kids-oriented duo will perform selections from ‘My Name is Chicken Joe' and other favorites. This performance will take place at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at the University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, at 3 p.m. Tickets range from $10 to $12. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

• October 26: Join the Frost Chamber Players for an evening that will refresh and renew your senses. The performance titled Tour de Force is part of Festival Miami. It will take place at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at the University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $10 to $20. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

• October 27: Festival Miami presents its most popular performance, Songwriters Showcase. Presented by Bruce Hornsby Creative American Music Program, a panel of judges will critique and decide who is the best songwriter among UM students. Treat yourself to an evening of fresh and youthful new music. The winning songwriter gets to open the concert the following night. This event takes place at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at the University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, at 8 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, click here.

• October 28: If you love music by The Supremes, The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, and Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, then you'll love this hit-filled concert featuring the Motown era songs of Lamont Dozier. Sing along to such favorites as Baby Love, Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch; Baby I Need Your Loving; Stop! In the Name of Love; Back in My Arms Again; Come See About Me, Where Did Our Love Go and Give Me Just a Little More Time. Lamont Dozier will share the stage with students from the Frost R&B Ensemble and the Bruce Hornsby Creative American Music Program. This performance will take place at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at the University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $25 to $60. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

• October 29: The world famous flautist Nestor Torres will take the stage at Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Drive, for a wonderful concert. Torres will perform with Frost School of Music students from the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra. The program will include a timeless Baroque concerto for flute, strings and harpsichord, the ever-popular Ibert Flute Concerto, and selections from works such as El Condor Pasa, Vuelvo Al Sur and Soñando Con Puerto Rico. The performance starts at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $25 to $60. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

• October 30: Join the Frost Concert Jazz Band and guest artist Wycliffe Gordon for a rousing closing concert that salutes the giants of jazz. Jazz trombone and vocalist Wycliffe Gordon will combine unbelievable virtuosity with incredible stage presence and a deep knowledge of the history of jazz. This performance will take place at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at the University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $25 to $85. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

• November 5: Seraphic Fire's musicians take the audience on an intimate musical journey, answering the question “Why do I sing?” The concert titled His Eye Is on the Sparrow combines freely weaved together hymns, folk tunes and popular songs to offer a glimpse into the musical upbringing of its musicians. This performance takes place at First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables, 536 Coral Way, at 7:30 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

• November 15: The Frost School of Music Choral Studies Program at the University of Miami features a concert titled Timeless. The concert will be performed by Chamber Singers, Collegium Musicum, Women's Chorale, and Maelstrom at St Philip's Church, 1142 Coral Way, at 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 305-284-4162.

• December 5: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden presents its 17th year of Holiday Music in the Garden. This heart-warming seasonal musical concert is the perfect compliment for Fairchild's beautiful landscapes. Fairchild Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road. The event takes place from 6 – 10 p.m. For ticket information, please contact a special events coordinator at 305-663-8058.

• December 10: Seraphic Fire celebrates the holiday season with their concert A Seraphic Fire Christmas, the group's most popular program. This year's concert celebrates the joys of the season with English, French and American carols performed by candlelight. This performance will take place at First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables, 536 Coral Way, at 7:30 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

• February 10: Seraphic Fire will perform a documentary in music which traces one Jewish family's personal diaspora from Babylon through India and Singapore to Australia, and finally Miami Beach. Cantor George Mordecai with the help of Seraphic Fire and traditional Indian and Iraqi instrumentalists will tell the story of this journey titled Out of Babylon. The concert takes place at Temple Judea, 5500 Granada Boulevard, at 7:30 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

• February 21: The Frost School of Music Choral Studies Program at the University of Miami features Man, Myth, Music, a concert of Irish choral music. Chamber Singers and Women's Chorale will be performing at St. Philip's Church, 1142 Coral Way, at 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 305-284-4162.

• February 27: The Miami Bach Society presents the International Tropical Baroque Music Festival XII. Several of the musicians include Giardino Armonico, Paolo Pandolfo, viola da Gamba, Fuoco e Cenere, Arcanum and Brian Neal's Miami Brass. The festival will take place at the Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Avenue. Tickets for the performance cost $30 for general admission and $40 for preferred seating. For more information or to purchase tickets call 305-669-1376 or click here.

Senior Activities

• Mondays: Join the Morning Coffee Club. Catch up on the latest news and chat with friends while enjoying a fresh cup of coffee. Just drop in every Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. No registration required and best of all, it's free. The Coral Gables Adult Activity Center is located at 624 Anastasia Avenue.

• Every 2nd Monday: Keeping tabs on your blood pressure is important. The Coral Gables Fire Department is offering free monthly blood pressure screenings. Just stop by the Coral Gables Adult Activity Center, 624 Anastasia Avenue, between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m

• Mondays & Thursdays: Who said exercise can't be fun! Dance your way to better health when you join instructor Belkis Frangente in Dancercise! The classes are one hour long, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., and cost $10 a month. Registration is required. Call 305-460-5609

• Every 4th Wednesday: Jim Pollack, the senior center's new volunteer leader will share his knowledge of the jazz era and collection of vast bands and artists. Mr. Pollack has been a guest on “Night Train” on WLRN radio. Come interact and discuss your knowledge at Jazz Music Classics, the bi-weekly informal discussion group at 1 p.m. in Room 112 at the Coral Gables Adult Activity Center, 624 Anastasia Avenue. No registration required. For more information, call 305-460-5609.

• Wednesdays & Fridays: Who said exercise can't be fun! Dance your way to better health when you join instructor Belkis Frangente in Dancercise! The classes are one hour long, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., and cost $9 a month. Registration is required. Call 305-460-5609.

• Every 3rd Thursday: The knitting sensation “Flying Fingers of Coral Gables” have been featured in newspapers for having big hearts and quick hands. Be a part of the team that is knitting up a storm for charity. All levels welcome. No registration required. The “Knit for a Cause” group meets at the Adult Activity Center, 624 Anastasia Avenue from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

• Fridays: Learn how to hold a conversation in Spanish with volunteer Luz Del Rio. Conversational Spanish classes take place from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Room 112 at the Coral Gables Adult Activity Center, 624 Anastasia Avenue. A five-week session costs just $12. Space is limited! For more information, call 305-460-5609.

• Wednesdays: Enjoy a main dish, side salad, assorted desserts, ice tea, soft music and new or old friends, all for only $6! It's the best deal in town! The Weekly Lunch is catered by "Catering by Lovables." Pre-registration is required by Mondays. Weekly Lunch is served at 12 p.m. Upcoming menu: May 5: Spaghetti and Meatballs, May 12: Chicken Roma, May 19: Baked Florida Snapper, May 26: Farfalle alla Campagna (vegetarian), June 2: Salmon, June 9: Chicken Marsala, June 16: Penne Rustica (vegetarian), June 23: Chicken Piccata, June 30: London Broil, July 7: Lasagna (meat or vegetarian), July 14: Chicken Teriyaki, July 21: Rigatoni e Salsiccia (pasta with sausage and peppers), and July 28: Salmon.

• Every 3rd Friday: Informative Monthly Workshops will help with real life issues seniors face and strives to eliminate confusion on topics such as retirement planning, managing fixed income, investment planning, estate planning, health and wellness issues, eldercare for aging loved ones. The workshops will be hosted by Marilyn Bruno, Ph.D., J.D (Retired Analyst & Program Coordinator of Economic Policy for the State Department's Foreign Service, Volunteer for SHINE & AARP Legal Council for the Elderly). Ask questions, voice concerns and get help. Meet in Room 112 at the Adult Activity Center, 624 Anastasia Avenue, from 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. To RSVP or to find out specific topics, call 305-460-5609.

• Every 4th Monday of the Month: Join new volunteer, Julia Cintron in this informal group that will explore healthy choices. The goal of the Healthy Living group is to improve your physical, social, metal, intellectual, vocational and emotional wellness. The classes take place every 4th Wednesday in the Adult Activity Center at 11:30 a.m. This program is offered free of charge. For more information, call 305-460-5609.

• Every 2nd and 4th Friday: There are many interesting events taking place around the world. Come and discuss them at the Current Events Discussion Group with volunteer leader Jim Pollack at 12:30 p.m. in Room 112 of the Adult Activity Center, 624 Anastasia Avenue. For more information, call 305-460-5609.

• Every 3rd Monday: Join us for a complimentary lunch followed by a presentation by a guest speaker during the Monthly Lunch & Lecture Series. Reservations are required no later than the second Thursday of the month. Space is limited. Lunch starts at 11:30 a.m. Topics for the next Lunch & Lectures: August 16, Good Health Series by Cindy Margolies, RN/ September 20, Senior Health Fair (meet at the War Memorial Youth Center gym)/ October 18, Jazz Classics by Jim Pollack.

• September 2 - 30: The Coral Gables Adult Activity Center is offering seniors a 5 week workshop called Writing Your Memoir. Whether planning on publishing your memoir or just want to leave a historical record for your children and grandchildren, volunteer Ann Marie Wongsam will help you get started by prompting your recollections of important events in your life. Classes for the session take place Thursdays in Room 113 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fee is $12. Seats are limited. The Adult Activity Center is located at 624 Anastasia Avenue. Make your reservations by calling 305-460-5609.

• September 7, 14: The Computer II class, is designed for individuals who have learned the basics. Learn how to customize the taskbar, in-depth Internet tools, adding a printer loading software and more. Classes take place at the War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University Drive, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on. The fee is $60. For more information, call 305-460-5609.

• September 13: The Book Club is one of the most popular clubs at the Adult Activity center. Join volunteer Sandy Lysinger to discuss the Book of the Month. Meet at the Adult Activity Center, 624 Anastasia Avenue, in Room 112 at 1 p.m. The book that will be discussed is “Loving Frank” by Nancy Horan.

• September 20: The Coral Gables Adult Activity Center and Baptist Health System have teamed up to offer a free Senior Health Fair. Take advantage of free health screenings (blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose and osteoporosis), lunch and many giveaways. Screenings are limited to the first 300 people. Important health information will be provided such as Flu & Pneumonia and the 5 Wishes forms. Nurses and health professionals will also be onsite. The event takes place at the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University Drive, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 305-460-5609.

Other

• Tuesdays: Learn why there is so much passion in tango. World Tango Champion Monica Llobet teaches tango classes at the Biltmore Hotel. The group class for beginners is held from 8 – 9 p.m. and 9 - 10 p.m. for advanced students. Learn basic steps, technique, musicality, philosophy and the passion behind the dance. The Biltmore Hotel is located at 1200 Anastasia Avenue. For more information, call 1-800-727-1926 or click here.

• Thursdays: The Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center wants you to dance your way to fitness. The Youth Center, 405 University Drive, is offering Azucar Aerobics & Conditioning classes that are convenient for working professionals. Classes take place from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. A month-long pass costs $30 - $50 depending on resident/member status. For more information or to register, call 305-460-5600 or click here.

• Saturdays: The Youth Center is offering Adult Intermediate Ballet. This class is for adults, ages 16 and older, with some experience in classical ballet. Classes take place from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. The cost ranges from $48 - $80 a class depending on resident/member status. The Youth Center is located at 405 University Drive. For more information or to register, call 305-460-5600 or click here.

• Tuesdays: The Biltmore Hotel hosts the only organized Petanque tournament in Miami. Beginners and experts can play this fun and exciting game from 6 – 8 p.m. Weekly drawing winners receive Sunday champagne brunch for two. The Biltmore Hotel is located at 1200 Anastasia Avenue. For more information, call 305-445-1926.

• Sundays: Dade Heritage Trust offers Historic Tours of the Biltmore Hotel every Sunday. Tour the famous hotel with a Dade Heritage Trust Biltmore docent. Ask about the “Roaring 20s” speakeasy. The free tours are offered at 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Meet at the hotel lobby. The Biltmore Hotel is located at 1200 Anastasia Avenue. For more information, call Judy Pruitt at 305-443-9793.

• Through August 13: The artwork of renowned Miami artist Erik Speyer is on display at Turnberry Bank, 221 Aragon Avenue. From Several of Speyer's watercolor and oil works will be on display in the offices from 9a.m. to 4 p.m. for everyone to enjoy. For more information, call 305-444-1660.

• June 26 - October 31: The University of Miami's Lowe Art Museum presents the exhibition The Jaguar's Spots: Ancient Mesoamerican Art. This comprehensive exhibition of masterpieces from ancient Mexico through Panama is a permanent collection of the Lowe Art Museum. The exhibit will be accompanied by a scholarly catalogue, lectures and educational programs that highlight and explore the complex relationship between art and the natural world. The exhibition will be open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Admission costs $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. For more information, call 305-284-3535 or click here.

• August 24 - September 17: The University of Miami presents the artwork of incoming graduate students. New students Audrey Hynes (Sculpture), Colby Katz (Photography/Digital imaging), Daniel Listwan (Ceramics), Valeria Rocchiccioli (Sculpture), and Lorraine Turi (Photography/Digital imaging) will have their respective works on display. The Department of Art and Art History in the College of Arts and Science at UM is hosting the event. The exhibition will be on display at the College of Arts and Sciences Gallery located at the Wesley Foundation, 1210 Stanford Drive, Tuesdays through Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 305-284-2543.

• August 30 - November 13: The Coral Gables Youth Center hosts is Girls' Volleyball season. The Volleyball League will introduce new players to the basic skills while providing experienced players the opportunity to refine and enhance the skills they have already developed. This league is designed for girls ages 8-14. Practice times for girls ages 8 -11 is Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 – 6 p.m. and 6 -7p.m. with games taking place on Wednesdays at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11a.m., and 12 p.m. Practices for girls ages 12 – 14 is Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. and 7 – 8 p.m. with games takes place on Thursdays at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Saturdays at 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. Registration fees range in price from $139 to $232 depending on resident/non resident status. For more information or to register, call 305-460-5600 or click here.

• August 31 - November 6: The Coral Gables Youth Center Flag Football Program is a community supported league designed for boys and girls ages 8 -14. Flag Football has adopted the philosophy of fun with a no-pressure “athlete first, winning second” environment. Practices for kids ages 7-9 and 10-12 is Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5 -6 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. with games take place on Thursdays, 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. Kids ages 13 – 15 practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-7p.m. and 7-8 p.m. with games take place on Tuesdays at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Fridays at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Registration fees range in price from $139 to $232 depending on resident/non resident status. For more information or to register, call 305-460-5600 or click here.

• September 3 - October 20: Cernuda Arte presents Flora Fong & Li Dominguez Fong. The mother and son exhibition, One Passion – A Bi-Personal Exhibition will inaugurate at Cernuda Arte with an opening reception from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the artists. The event is free and open to the public. Cernuda Arte is located at 3155 Ponce de Leon Boulevard. For more information, call 305-461-1050.

• September 18: The United Way of Miami-Dade County is holding its 5K Run/Walk in Coral Gables. The event starts at 7 a.m. at Merrick Park located across from City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way. The race will take participants around the Granada Golf Course. The United Way is committed to creating opportunities that will give everyone the chance at a good life: quality education, financial stability and good health. For more information on the event or to register, click here.

• September 18 - 19: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden presents the International Aroid Society Show and Sale. There is no easier way to add a touch of the tropics to your yard than by mixing the striking look of aroids with stately palms. The leaves of many aroids are so stunning that they are frequently used in artwork throughout the world. Fairchild Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road and is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission costs $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for children ages 6 - 17. For more information, click here.

• September 18: The Coral Gables branch of the Miami-Dade Library Public Library System is hoping to get children interested in the world around them with Earth and Environmental Journeys. Learn about bugs, be fascinated by their pollination, the living seas, rocks, minerals and so much more. Learn about the formation of mountains and the phenomenon of earthquakes. Build your own earthquake proof building and test your design against the fury. The class takes place in the children's area at the library, 3443 Segovia Street, at 11 a.m. For more information call 305-442-8706.

• September 25 - 26: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden presents the 7th Annual Butterfly Days. Explore the colorful world of butterflies; learn to identify South Florida varieties and what plants are best at attracting them. Take a walking tour through Fairchild with a South Florida butterfly expert and search for butterflies. There are several activities for children as well. Fairchild Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road and is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission costs $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for children ages 6 – 17. For more information, click here.

• September 25: September 25: The Gables Hispanic Cultural Foundation is hosting its first ever Gables Hispanic Cultural Festival. The day-long event takes place at Merrick Park across the street from City Hall, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. It will feature music, art works, culinary offerings, a pageant and domino tournament, among other events. The street festival will serve to promote the Hispanic culture during Hispanic Heritage Month. For more information, click here.

• September 26: Venetian Pool has gone to the dogs. The City celebrates America's favorite pet by giving them access o the pool. Paws in the Pool will consist of two sessions to accommodate both small and large dogs. Please bring proof of current rabies vaccination and be prepared to clean up after your pet. Only those accompanied by a dog will be allowed to enter the facility. Tickets are sold at the door. The first session, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., will be for small dogs from 1 to 30 pounds and the second session, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., will be for large dogs that are 31 pounds and up. Tickets cost $5 per dog and $2 per person. Venetian Pool is located at 2701 De Soto Boulevard. For more information, call 305-460-5306.

• October 1: Art in the Park returns to Coral Gables. Running in conjunction with Gallery Night in the Gables, Art in the Park takes place the first Friday of every month at the Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park, 2810 Ponce de Leon Boulevard. Thousands of people descend on the park to see the work of local artists and enjoy music with a fusion of jazz, funk, afro Cuban, Latin Rock, Cumbia and Caribbean sounds. The event starts at 7 p.m. to midnight. For more information, call 305-644-8888.

• October 3: Fairchild Garden and the Tropical Audubon Society present Fairchild's Second Annual Bird Day. This fun and educational day will be full of activities to inspire life-long bird enthusiasts and bird novices alike. Leading ornithological experts will give presentations and answer your bird questions. Love art? Learn how to create beautiful bird images in a Bird Art class. Take a Bird Walk with an expert birder. Buy bird attracting plants for your garden. All of this and more at Fairchild's Second Annual Bird Day! Admission costs $20 for adults, $15 for seniors 65 and up and $10 for children 6-17. If you ride your bike to Fairchild, admission is $15 for adults and $8 for children. Fairchild Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road. For more information, click here.

• October 3: Law students, staff and faculty at the University of Miami invite residents to participate in the traditional Race Judicata 2010. The 5K race will take place on the Coral Gables campus from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The race benefits KidSide, a non-profit organization that raises funds for so that Family Court System can better service children who are caught in the middle of their parents' divorce or whose parents are going through the Family and Domestic Violence Courts. For more information on how you can participate, contact Cara Convery at caraconvery@gmail.com.

• October 6: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is waiving admission prices the first Wednesday of the month through December. Don't miss Free Days at Fairchild! Enjoy the tropical rainforest, butterfly garden, conservatory and tram rides all for absolutely nothing. Fairchild Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road. For more information, click here.

• October 9 - 10: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden presents the Bonsai Society of Miami Show and Sale. Massive trees are reduced to incredibly detailed miniature versions of themselves by the skillful hands of bonsai artists. Award wining bonsai trees will be on display and visitors will have the opportunity to purchase bonsai plants and the materials needed to create your own very own bonsai. Fairchild Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road and is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission costs $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for children ages 6 - 17. For more information, click here.

• October 10: The Coral Gables Museum officially opens its doors to the community with a grand all-day celebration. The grand opening day celebration will include food, music, activities for the whole family and several presenters. View the museums first exhibitions, participate in the City's ribbon cutting ceremony and watch as local performers entertain the public. The festivities start at 10:10 a.m. and end at 10:10 p.m. Located at 285 Aragon Avenue, the Coral Gables Museum was the former home of the City's firefighters and police officers. For more information, click here.

• October 23: The Water Renaissance will be holding the second annual Gables to the Bay Regatta, a challenging low impact paddle race from the City's waterways, through Biscayne Bay ending in Coconut Grove. At the finish line enjoy a fun family celebration with the band Live Bait. The Regatta will include divisions for canoes, kayaks, and stand up paddleboards. This event will raise funds for and create awareness of the Water Renaissance, a project intended to beautify, clean and protect Coral Gables waterways. The race starts at South Dixie Highway and Riviera Drive at 8 a.m. For more information, click here.

• October 23 - 24: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden presents the Edible Garden Festival. The festival will feature informative lectures, delicious food, cooking demonstrations, plant vendors and demonstrations on how to create a fruit and vegetable garden in your own home garden or as a container garden. Fairchild Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road and is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission costs $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for children ages 6 – 17. For more information, click here.

• October 24: The Down Syndrome Association of Miami will be holding its annual 5K Miracle Walk in Coral Gables. The walk will start at Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park, 2810 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, at 8 a.m. The walk/race benefits the Down Syndrome Association of Miami whose mission it is to educate the community about Down Syndrome and to promote positive acceptance of individuals living with the disease. For more information how you can participate, click here.

• October 29: The Coral Gables Community Foundation will be holding its signature fundraising gala titled this year “J'adore Paris” Gala. This year's black-tie affair will transport guests to the glamorous and romantic city of Paris. The evening begins with a silent auction and Bacardi cocktail reception, followed by dinner, lively entertainment, and dancing. The gala takes place at Comber Hall, located next to the Church of the Little Flower, 2711 Indian Mound Trail, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets cost $250 per person. Keep dancing the night away at the Cabaret After Party (10 p.m. to 1 a.m.) with tickets costing $50. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

• October 31: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden wants you to celebrate Halloween with your pooch. Dogs are invited to Howl-O-Ween. Just dress them up and bring them to the garden for a full day of activities. Fairchild Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors 65 and up and $10 for children 6-17. For more information, click here.

• November 3: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is waiving admission prices the first Wednesday of the month through December. Don't miss Free Days at Fairchild! Enjoy the tropical rainforest, butterfly garden, conservatory and tram rides all for absolutely nothing. Fairchild Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road. For more information, click here.

• November 5: Art in the Park returns to Coral Gables. Running in conjunction with Gallery Night in the Gables, Art in the Park takes place the first Friday of every month at the Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park, 2810 Ponce de Leon Boulevard. Thousands of people descend on the park to see the work of local artists and enjoy music with a fusion of jazz, funk, afro Cuban, Latin Rock, Cumbia and Caribbean sounds. The event starts at 7 p.m. to midnight. For more information, call 305-644-8888.

• November 6: The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network is holding a 2K walk in the hopes of raising awareness of food allergies and anaphylaxis. The walk will begin at Merrick Park which is located in front of City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way, at 9 a.m. The route will take participants through the first half of the Granada Golf Course. For more information, click here.

• November 6 - 7: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden presents the popular South Florida Palm Society Sale. Palms come in every shape and size and are a must for every home garden. The South Florida Palm Society offers the largest selection of palms available for the home landscape with vendors and members available for advice and to answer your questions. Fairchild Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road and is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission costs $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for children ages 6 – 17. For more information, click here.

• November 12 - 14: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden presents the 70th Annual Ramble, a Garden Festival. The Ramble is South Florida's most loved and oldest garden party. Come and experience a blend of old traditions and new introductions with Nell's Tea Garden, the largest plant sale in South Florida, antiques and collectibles, garden themed art, old and rare books, our famous Kid Way, live music and the incredible ramble raffle. Fairchild Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road and is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission costs $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for children ages 6 - 17. For more information, click here.

• November 13 - January 16: The Lowe Art Museum presents selections from one of the premier collections of African American art. The Harmon and Harriet Kelley Collection of African American Art: Works on Paper will be on exhibition at the museum. The 69 works will include drawings, etchings, lithographs, watercolors, pastels, screen prints, acrylics and gouaches by noted artists such as Ossawa Tanner, Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, Elizabeth Catlett and Alison Saar. The exhibition is open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission costs are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. The Lowe Art Museum is located on the University of Miami campus at 1301 Stanford Drive.

• November 13 - January 16: The Lowe Art Museum will place on exhibition a collection of African art which is as functional as it is spiritual. Useable Art: African Aesthetics in Daily Life will include containers, textiles, tools and assorted furnishings. The objects that serve some purpose of daily living can be relatively easy to recognize. They can be appreciated for their forms, beauty of pattern and quality craftsmanship. The exhibition is open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission costs are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. The Lowe Art Museum is located on the University of Miami campus at 1301 Stanford Drive.

• November 18: Kick off the holiday season with the Village of Merrick Park's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Countdown with Santa Clause and watch the 50 foot tree light up. There will be various children's activities and entertainment before the grand unveiling. The Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Village of Merrick Park is located at 358 San Lorenzo Avenue.

• December 1: This is your last chance to take advantage of Free Days at Fairchild! Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is waiving the admission price. Enjoy the tropical rainforest, butterfly garden, conservatory and tram rides all for absolutely nothing. Fairchild Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road. For more information, click here.

• December 3: Art in the Park returns to Coral Gables. Running in conjunction with Gallery Night in the Gables, Art in the Park takes place the first Friday of every month at the Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park, 2810 Ponce de Leon Boulevard. Thousands of people descend on the park to see the work of local artists and enjoy music with a fusion of jazz, funk, afro Cuban, Latin Rock, Cumbia and Caribbean sounds. The event starts at 7 p.m. to midnight. For more information, call 305-644-8888.

• January 7: Art in the Park returns to Coral Gables. Running in conjunction with Gallery Night in the Gables, Art in the Park takes place the first Friday of every month at the Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park, 2810 Ponce de Leon Boulevard. Thousands of people descend on the park to see the work of local artists and enjoy music with a fusion of jazz, funk, afro Cuban, Latin Rock, Cumbia and Caribbean sounds. The event starts at 7 p.m. to midnight. For more information, call 305-644-8888.

• February 4: Art in the Park returns to Coral Gables. Running in conjunction with Gallery Night in the Gables, Art in the Park takes place the first Friday of every month at the Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park, 2810 Ponce de Leon Boulevard. Thousands of people descend on the park to see the work of local artists and enjoy music with a fusion of jazz, funk, afro Cuban, Latin Rock, Cumbia and Caribbean sounds. The event starts at 7 p.m. to midnight. For more information, call 305-644-8888.

Arts & Culture in Coral Gables

Theater/Musical:

Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theater
280 Miracle Mile
305-444-9293
www.actorsplayhouse.org

Bill Cosford Cinema at the University of Miami
Memorial Building, 2nd Floor
1111 Memorial Dr.
305-284-4861
http://com.miami.edu/Our_School/Facilities.htm#CosfordCinema

GableStage
The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Ave.
305-446-1116
www.gablestage.org

Jerry Herman Ring Theatre at the University of Miami
1312 Miller Drive
305-284-3355
http://www.miami.edu/tha/ring/rwelcome.htm

Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at the University of Miami
"Sunday Afternoons of Music"
1314 Miller Dr.
305-271-7150
http://www.music.miami.edu/facility/gusman/
http://www.sundaymusicals.org/gusman.htm

Miami Children’s Theater
Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center Theater
405 University Dr.
305-233-2206
www.miamichildrenstheater.com

New Theatre
4120 Laguna St.
305-443-5909
http://www.new-theatre.org/

Museums:

Casa Bacardi
1531 Brescia Ave.
305-284-2822 (305-284-CUBA)
http://casabacardi.iccas.miami.edu

Coral Gables Merrick House and Gardens
907 Coral Way
305-460-5361

Coral Gables Museum
Coming soon to 285 Aragon Ave.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Rd.
305-667-1651
www.fairchildgarden.org

Montgomery Botanical Center
11901 Old Cutler Road
305-667-3800
www.montgomerybotanical.org

Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami
1301 Stanford Dr.
305-284-3535
http://www.miami.edu/lowe/

PIAG - Museum & Gallery
2724 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
305-443-0770
www.piagmuseum.org

Antiques/Home Furnishings:

Alhambra Antiques / European Fine Art
2850 Salzedo St.
305-446-1688
www.alhambraantiques.com

The Gilded Hand
165 Aragon Ave.
305-442-1445
www.thegildedhand.com

Modernism Gallery
800 Douglas Rd., Suite 101
305-442-8743
www.modernism.com

Literary Events:

Barnes and Noble
152 Miracle Mile
305-446-4152

Books & Books
265 Aragon Ave.
305-442-4408
http://www.booksandbooks.com/NASApp/store/IndexJsp

Fifteenth Street Books
296 Aragon Ave.
305-442-2344

Other:

Miami Piano Academy
4091 Laguna Street
786-464-0566
www.miamipianoacademy.com

City of Coral Gables 2009-2010 Cultural Grant Recipients

Arts & Culture Around South Florida

Visit these web sites for more cultural events happening in South Florida:

Arts & Culture for Kids

Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
"Theatre for Young Audiences"
280 Miracle Mile
305-444-9293
http://www.actorsplayhouse.org

Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at the University of Miami
"Sunday Afternoons of Music for Children"
1314 Miller Dr.
305-271-7150
http://www.sundaymusicals.org/gusman.htm

Miami Children’s Theater
305-233-2206
www.miamichildrenstheater.com
Two locations:
Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center Theater
405 University Dr., Coral Gables