Great Gables Events – weekend of April 02

Greetings,

This town is cool. Literally. I can’t remember a high season in South Florida that was as consistently delightful in recent history. Enjoy the refreshing and delightful weather as you meet up with friends in the coming evenings.

Gallery Night And Giralda Under The Stars
Get ready for a perfect evening of strolling around my favorite little city as we celebrate First Friday Gallery Night, Giralda Under The Stars and the big holiday weekend all wrapped up to go.

Eggstreme Hunt and Carnival
Celebrate the arrival of spring with the City of Coral Gables “Eggstreme” Hunt and Carnival, scheduled for Saturday, April 3, from 10am to noon. The celebration kicks off with a simultaneous egg hunt at 13 city parks where prized eggs will be evenly distributed over park grounds. Find a golden egg and win a fabulous prize. Immediately following the Egg Hunt, join the fun at the War Memorial Youth Center for a fun carnival full of games, rides, food and crafts. Contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 305-460-5600. http://www.coralgables.com

Easter Bunny At Peterbrooke Chocolatier
Peterbrooke Chocolatier at 227 Aragon is full of bunnies and baskets this weekend — everything for Easter. Of course, they have their famous wine and chocolate tasting every Thursday and Friday evening as well. The Easter Bunny will be here Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Come in for a picture. Call 305-446-3131. http://www.peterbrooke.com

Next Weekend: Gables Wine & Food Festival
The American Lung Association is proud to announce the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida will be the title sponsor for the Coral Gables Wine and Food Festival being held on Saturday, April 10th on Giralda Avenue, Restaurant Row. Grey Goose, Martini Terrazza, Premier Beverage Company, and Mercedes Benz of Coral Gables are the Presenting Sponsors for the sell-out festival. Tickets are on sale now at by calling 954-524-4657 or online. http://www.coralgableswineandfood.com

Sawa Opens at Village Of Merrick Park
Sawa recently opened at the Village of Merrick Park, 360 San Lorenzo Ave, Suite 1500, featuring the Mediterranean cuisine of executive chef Jouvens Jean, formerly of Atrio and Solea, with fresh sushi offerings as well. In addition, diners can enjoy the ambiance of a hookah lounge open until 2am. Put that in your pipe and smoke it. Call 305-447-6555. http://www.sawarestaurant.com

April 6: Miami Marine Stadium Vote
It’s important for all citizens to urge the Miami City Commission to pass a resolution to restore the one and only Miami Marine Stadium. Show your support by attending a meeting at 3pm at 111 NW 1st Street, Suite 1030. For more information call Dade Heritage Trust at 305-358-9572 or email: dadeheritage@dht.comcastbiz.net

Biltmore Stories For The Museum
If you and your family have fond memories and/or mementos from the BIltmore Hotel, the new Coral Gables Museum is looking for your participation in a new project. The museum plans to open on 10/10/10. Visit the web site to share your stories: http://www.CoralGablesMuseum.org

Agonagona Celebrates Opening with Cocktails
Come check out Miracle Mile’s new hip and chic neighbor Agonagona at 252 Miracle Mile from 2 to 4pm Friday. Agonagona carries comfortable and versatile women’s clothing fit for any occasion. This Friday, while strolling down Miracle Mile, stop by, sip on a cocktail and shop Agonagona. Call 305-648-0030.

Stay Tuned To These Coral Gables Channels
Be informed. Use the following links to stay abreast of important developments in Coral Gables.
Gables Home Page
Coral Gables Gazette online
Great Gables Twitter Line

Friday, April 2
First Friday Gallery Night

Bierhaus Friday Lunch Specials
Enjoy the lunch special, featuring an appetizer, entree, and dessert for a flat price of $12.95 at Fritz and Franz Bierhaus, 60 Merrick Way. Call 305-774-1883. http://www.bierhaus.cc

South Florida Arts Beat On WLRN
Tune in at 1pm to WLRN 91.3 FM to hear Ed Bell’s South Florida Arts Beat program to stay abreast of cultural events in our community. You can also listen live on the internet. http://www.wlrn.org

Fleming’s 5 For 6 ’til 7
Come in to Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar at 2525 Ponce before 7pm to enjoy a variety of 5 great wines, 5 popular cocktails and 5 delicious appetizers all for $6. The large delicate crab cakes, the big plate of fried calamari, the seared ahi tuna with wasabi sauce, the filet mignon carpaccio toped with fresh parmesan cheese and the grilled shrimp in spicy chili sauce are fantastic, and quite a bargain at $6 each. Their Prime Sirloin Burger with cheese and bacon is also $6. The selection of fine wines and lovely cocktails at $6 are equally sublime. Call 305-569-7995. http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com

Bar Bites At Morton’s Until 6:30
Stop into the Morton’s Steakhouse bar Monday through Friday from 5 to 6:30pm or later from 9:30 to 11pm for some great deals on their popular Bar Bites appetizers for only $5 or $6. Can’t believe it? Choose the Miniature Prime Cheeseburger Trio with more than half a pound of USDA prime-aged beef with cheddar cheese, tomato slices, lettuce and onion. Or, choose the Four Petite Filet Mignon Sandwiches served with mustard mayonnaise sauce. Or the triplet of delicious crab cakes. How about the Chicken Goujonettes crispy strips served with mustard mayonnaise sauce or the blue cheese fries — or the crab, artichoke and spinach dip? You can also order Morton’s Prime Burger and French Fries in the Bar for only $15. Call 305-442-1662. http://www.mortons.com

Happy Hour On The Bierhaus Plaza
It’s Happy Hour on the Plaza at Fritz and Franz Bierhaus at 60 Merrick Way with two for one drinks from 5 to 7pm on Friday. Order the famous Bierhaus Burger, one of the best Burgers in Town, or Louisiana Fish fry with Harald’s legendary potato salad or fries. The nightly special is Forelle Mullerin (fresh Rainbow Trout, sauteed in lemon butter with parsley potatoes and mixed greens) served from 5 to 10pm for $19.95. Enjoy live entertainment outdoors from 6 to 10pm. Call 305-774-1883. http://www.bierhaus.cc

Happy Hour At Sports Exchange
Enjoy happy hour at Sports Exchange, 45 Miracle Mile, from 5 to 8pm. Buy one drink, get one free — all brands, house wine and beers. $5 pizzas. Late night happy hour from 11pm to close: $5 for all well drinks, $3 domestic beers and house wine, plus $5 pizzas. Call 305-774-1222. http://www.thesportsexchangemiami.com

Ski Club Weekly Happy Hour
Enjoy drink specials and complimentary appetizers as the Miami Ski gathers for their weekly happy hour at Da Vittorio Restaurant, 264 Giralda from 6 to 8pm. It’s a club for all seasons, open to non skiers, couples and singles. Call 305-772-1500. http://www.miamiskiclub.com

Wine Tasting at Angelo & Maxie’s Steakhouse
Meet up with friends for a special tasting event hosted by wine educator Barry Alberts at Angelo & Maxie’s Steakhouse located in Mayfair House from 7 to 9:30pm featuring international wine selections. The cost is $15 per person and there is no need to RSVP. Call 305-793-3120.

Wine And Chocolate Tasting At PeterBrooke
Our friends at Peterbrooke Chocolatier, 227 Aragon, invite you to stop in each Thursday and Friday evening for a free tasting of wine and a wide assortment of fine chocolates. Discover Coral Gables’s favorite little chocolate shop, located only steps away from Books And Books. Call 305-446-3131. http://www.peterbrooke.com

Jazz At The Biltmore Lounge
Enjoy classic jazz performances by the Popo Delgado duo, Mike Levine duo, Silvano Monasterios duo and the Gabriel Saenz duo each Friday and Saturday evening at the Biltmore Lounge, 1200 Anastasia, with cocktail specials by 10 Cane Rum and Belvedere Vodka. Call 305-445-1926. http://www.biltmorehotel.com

Giralda Under The Stars
Visit your favorite venues on restaurant row starting at 6pm as the street is closed between Ponce and Galiano for another Giralda Under The Stars event. Call the restaurants to reserve your table now. http://www.shopcoralgables.com

Carlos Enríquez: The Painter of Cuban Ballads
Cernuda Arte presents Carlos Enriquez, The Painter of Cuban Ballads from 7 to 10pm. Cernuda, at 3155 Ponce offers the first museum-quality exhibition in the United States to offer a sterling view of this artist’s work. Over 40 paintings and works on paper — on loan mainly from private collections — make up this outstanding show. The exhibition’s presentation at Cernuda Arte continues through April 30. Call 305-461-1050. http://www.cernudaarte.com

Vistas: Landscapes Interpreted At Artspace
From three-dimensional conceptual to surreal and traditional, landscapes remain a popular genre and one that lends itself to widely varied artistic statements. At ArtSpace Galleries, 169 Madeira, VIrginia Miller is looking forward to sharing with you six artists’ very different interpretations of the landscape in their exciting new exhibition from 7-10 pm as they celebrate art, the coming of spring, and the joy of being in Coral Gables on Gables Gallery Night. Call 305-444-4493. http://www.virginiamiller.com

Marion Manley: Miami’s First Woman Architect
Carie Penabad and Catherine Lynn have authored Marion Manley (University of Georgia Press, $34.95) (1893-1984), the story of Miami’s first female architect, successfully maintained an independent architectural practice in south Florida over much of the twentieth century. In this first comprehensive, illustrated work on Manley, Catherine Lynn and Carie Penabad explore the relationship of Manley’s work to her life and to the broader historical moment of which she was a part, including the overall development of the city of Miami. The book catalogs all of Manley’s known work, includes images and plans where available, and provides detailed examinations of what the authors consider to be her best, most emblematic work in each phase of her long career. Meet the author at Books And Books, 265 Aragon at 8pm. Call 305-442-4408. http://www.booksandbooks.com

The Red Baron at Cosford Cinema
Europe, 1916. Baron Manfred von Richthofen is, at the age of just 24, the crack pilot of the German aerial combat forces — a legend in his own time, a hero at home and a man both feared and respected by the enemy. He and his fellow officers see their duels in the sky as tactical, almost sportsmanlike challenges that, at least at first, obscure their view of the horrors of the battlefields below. The provocative red paint job of his aircraft earns him the nickname The Red Baron and makes him famous the world over. The German high command increasingly misuses him for propaganda purposes — until the young pilot falls in love with Kate, a beautiful and resolute nurse who opens his eyes to the fact that there is more to war than dogfights won and adversaries downed. The film begins at 9pm at Cosford Cinema on the second floor of the Memorial Classroom building on UM campus. $8, ($6 seniors) cash only. Call 305-284-4861. http://www.cosfordcinema.com

Rock And Roll at JohnMartin’s
Friday evening is Rock ‘n’ Roll night at JohnMartin’s, with the best local bands. Meet up with friends, enjoy some good pub food and refreshments and dance to your favorite tunes all night at 253 Miracle Mile. Call 305-445-3777. http://www.johnmartins.com

Live Music At Titanic
Enjoy great live music, good food and drinks, featuring well-brewed beer on tap at Titanic Restaurant and Bar, 5813 Ponce. The music stars at 10pm. Call 305-667-ALES. http://www.TitanicBrewery.com

Saturday, April 3

Teen Toques Class At Biltmore Culinary Academy
Here is a cooking class made especially for the budding chef. With refined teaching recipes and techniques, your teen will gain experience and confidence cooking in a fully equipped kitchen and acquire the focus necessary to follow and execute recipes properly. Class is priced at $65 per student. To register or for more information on all Biltmore Culinary Academy classes, call 305-913-3131 or email to: CulinaryAcademy@BiltmoreHotel.com

Kids: Jack and the Beanstalk At Miracle Theatre
Based on the fairy tale by Joseph Jacobs, this wacky adventure takes the climb with Jack as he goes up the magical beanstalk into the world of a Giant Inventor, a tap dancing Golden Goose, and a Golden Harp that can really “get down.” With book and lyrics by Jim Eiler, and music by Jim Eiler and Jeanne Bargy, this fanciful musical is full of surprises that are sure to entertain. The play is performed at 2:30pm at Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile. Call 305-444-9293. http://www.actorsplayhouse.org

Florida’s Singing Sons Boychoir
Sunday Afternoons of Music for Children presents a rare SAturday performance of South Florida’s award-winning, most recognized youth (ages 8-12) vocal organization, Florida’s Singing Sons Boychoir, provides an afternoon of hearty singing in an array of musical styles, languages and dynamic choreography. Share this entertaining and rousing afternoon by singing along at Gusman Hall, 1314 Miller Drive at the University of Miami starting at 3pm. Adults are $12, Children are $10. 305-271-7150. http://sundaymusicals.org

Commodore’s Birthday At The Barnacle
Meet with friends at the Commodore’s 159th Birthday Party, hosted by the Barnacle Society at 3485 Main Highway, starting at 6pm. Enjoy a fun filled get together of supporters of the Barnacle. Your $35 admission includes BBQ dinner, dessert and music by Coconut Grove band Solar Dogs. Call 305-442-6866.

Mira Feldman at Steinway Gallery
Russian-born pianist Damira Feldman continues her Concert Series at the Steinway Piano Gallery with a program featuring Prelude and Fugue D-Major BWV 850 by Bach; Sonata in F major K.332 by Mozart; Variations Serieuses Op 54 by Mendelssohn; Waltz Op Posthous E Minor by Chopin; Impressoes Seresteiras from Ciclo Brasileiro by Villa-Lobos; and Toccata Op.11 by Prokofiev. The event takes place at Steinway Piano Gallery, 4104 Ponce starting at 7pm. Call 305-774-9878. http://www.spgmiami.com

Miss Saigon At Miracle Theatre
The classic love story is brought up-to-date in one of the most stunning theatrical spectacles of all time. In Miss Saigon brings Puccini’s Madame Butterfly to the modern world in a moving testament to the human spirit and a scathing indictment of the tragedies of war. An international sensation, Miss Saigon is an epic, daring pop opera that is universal in its emotional power even as it deals with controversial, contemporary issues. In the turmoil of the Vietnam War, an American soldier and a Vietnamese girl fall in love, only to be separated during the fall of Saigon. Their struggles to find each other over the ensuing years creates an unparalleled drama and a must-see musical theatrical experience. The play begins at 8pm at Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile through April 4th. Call 305-444-9293. http://www.actorsplayhouse.org

Equus At New Theatre
Tony Award winning playwright Peter Shaffer’s acclaimed Equus comes to New Theatre, 4120 Laguna, after its 2008 Broadway run. It is the primal and electric story about a 17 year old stable boy and the psychiatrist who seeks to understand the sexual and religious mystery which led the boy to commit an unspeakable and unbelievable act. This performance contains smoking and nudity. Performances are at 8pm Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday at 1pm through April 4th. Call 305-443-5909. http://www.new-theatre.org

The Art Of The Steal At Cosford Cinema
In 1922, Dr. Albert C. Barnes formed a remarkable educational institution around his priceless collection of art, located just five miles outside of Philadelphia. Now, more than 50 years after Barnes’ death, a powerful group of moneyed interests have gone to court for control of the art, and intend to bring it to a new museum in Philadelphia. Standing in their way is a group of Barnes’ former students and his will, which contains strict instructions stating the Foundation should always be an educational institution, and that the paintings may never be removed. Will they succeed, or will a man’s will be broken and one of America’s greatest cultural monuments be destroyed? An un-missable look at one of the art world’s most fascinating controversies and a celebrated selection of the Toronto, New York and AFI Film Festivals. The film begins at 8pm at Cosford Cinema on the second floor of the Memorial Classroom building on UM campus. $8, ($6 seniors) cash only. Call 305-284-4861. http://www.cosfordcinema.com

Live Music at JohnMartin’s
Drop into your favorite Irish Pub to hear the best live music at JohnMartin’s, 253 Miracle Mile every Saturday evening. Enjoy the Blacksmith, a refreshing combination of Smithwick’s Ale and Guinness. Call 305-445-3777. http://www.johnmartins.com

Titanic Presents Live Music
Enjoy excellent pub food and drink, plus live music starting Saturday evening at 10pm at Titanic Brew Pub, 5813 Ponce. Call 305-667-ALES. http://www.TitanicBrewery.com

Sunday, April 4 Easter

Celebrate Easter on the Mile At Angelique
Easter Brunch at Angelique Euro Café is a family affair. This restaurant family delights in preparing European inspired dishes that will make your special family Easter Brunch a memorable one. From the simple Spanish Tortillas and Angelique Eggs Benedict options to the more complex Lobster Tutto Mare or Jumbo Crab Cakes, every effort is made to explore Europe’s best of Class Brunch favorites for our guest’s enjoyment. Angelique’s exquisite wines and champagne selection plus Brunch favorite Bellinis, Mimosas and Cranberry Fizz make this family brunch a delight to all your senses. For the little ones, they can enjoy their very own special brunch menu. Reservations are strongly suggested. 305-529-9922. http://www.angeliqueeurocafe.com

Easter Sunday Brunch At Fleming’s
On Easter Sunday, treat the family to an exceptional menu of classic brunch favorites at Fleming’s, 2525 Ponce, from 11:30am to 3pm, featuring Filet Benedict, Smoked Salmon and Toasted Bagel, Berry-Stuffed French Toast, Beef Tenderloin And Vegetable Frittata, Smoked Ham Chop, Lump Crab, Asparagus and Swiss Cheese Frittata, plus luscious desserts. Call 305-569-7995. http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com

Live Caribbean Music Poolside
Enjoy a live performance of Caribbean acoustic guitar and flamenco rhythms by Jacky & Strings at the Biltmore Hotel’s Cascade Poolside Bar and Restaurant each Sunday from 1 to 5pm. Enjoy half price cocktails by 10 Cane and Bacardi Superior Rum. Call 305-445-1926. http://www.biltmorehotel.com

Up In The Air at Cosford Cinema
Nominated for six Academy Awards, this film follows Ryan Bingham (George Clooney) whose job is to fire people from theirs. The newly hired Natalie (Anna Kendrick) develops a method of video conferencing that threatens Ryan’s way of life — so he takes her on one of his cross country firing expeditions. The film begins at 8pm at Cosford Cinema on the second floor of the Memorial Classroom building on UM campus. $8, ($6 seniors) cash only. Call 305-284-4861. http://www.cosfordcinema.com

Monday, April 5

Power Yoga Class With Guillermo Gomez
The Biltmore Fitness Center presents a weekly Power Yoga Class each Monday from noon to 1pm with Guillermo Gomez. Call 305-913-3102. http://www.biltmorefitness.com

Martini Monday At The Biltmore Bar
The weekly Martini Monday is an event dedicated to the most chic of cocktails for the choicest of singles at the Biltmore Bar featuring half price Belvedere Vodka, Ciroc Vodka, and Smirnoff Vodka. The hotel’s resident expert mixologists have developed a menu of Martinis unlike any other at the Biltmore Bar, 1200 Anastasia, starting at 6pm every Monday. Call 305-445-1926. http://www.biltmorehotel.com

Fritz And Franz Monday Specials
The Fritz And Franz Bierhaus at 60 Merrick Way features Krautrouladen (Stuffed Cabbage) every Monday from 5 to 10pm for $15.95. Call 305-774-0883. http://www.bierhaus.cc

Sean Kenniff: Etre the Cow
Humiliated by his hoofed legs, the flies on his haunches, and the grass in his mouth, a bull named Etre tells his tender and thought-provoking story about the brutal insignificance of cow life at Gorwell Farm. In a world where the line between disgrace and dignity is drawn by a pasture fence, Etre finds himself alone in his awareness and utterly powerless to change his circumstances. The farmer and his men control everything — herding the cows from pasture to pasture, raising the sun in the morning, and taking it down at night. Etre searches for understanding among the broads, bulls, and calves on the pasture, but finds none. On the best of days, Etre listens to the farmer’s boy sing lullabies at the fence. He likes those songs and loves the boy. But the grasses thin as the seasons pass, the cows hunger, and Etre grows desperate. He is the only cow truly starving. (HCI, $11.95) Meet the author at Books And Books, 265 Aragon at 8pm. Call 305-442-4408. http://www.booksandbooks.com

Tuesday, April 6

Miami Marine Stadium Vote
It’s important for all citizens to urge the Miami City Commission to pass a resolution to restore the one and only Miami Marine Stadium. Show your support by attending a meeting at 3pm at 111 NW 1st Street, Suite 1030. For more information call Dade Heritage Trust at 305-358-9572 or email: dadeheritage@dht.comcastbiz.net

Bierhaus Tuesday Lunch Specials
Enjoy the lunch special, featuring an appetizer, entree, and dessert for a flat price of $12.95, featuring grilled chicken breast with roasted potatoes and string beans with toasted almonds or stuffed cabbage with mashed potatoes at Fritz and Franz Bierhaus, 60 Merrick Way. Call 305-774-1883. http://www.bierhaus.cc

Novecento Presents Wine Tuesdays
Every Tuesday at Novecento, 121 Alhambra Plaza, enjoy 50% off the entire wine list with dinner. Some allocated wines are excluded. Call 305-557-0900. http://www.novecento.com

Happy Hour At Sports Exchange
Enjoy happy hour at Sports Exchange, 45 Miracle Mile, from 5 to 8pm. Buy one drink, get one free — all brands, house wine and beers. $5 pizzas, plus half price on all appetizers. Late night happy hour from 11pm to close: $5 for all well drinks, $3 domestic beers and house wine, plus $5 pizzas. Karaoke Night 9:30pm to 1:30am. Enjoy the show and step up to the microphone. Call 305-774-1222. http://www.thesportsexchangemiami.com

Petanque Tournament At The Biltmore
The Biltmore hosts the only organized petanque tournament in Miami each Tuesday from 6 to 8pm where beginners and experts can play this fun and exciting game. Half price cocktails by Veuve Clicquot and Belvedere Vodka. Weekly drawing winner receives Sunday champagne brunch for two. Call 305-445-1926. http://www.biltmorehotel.com

Bierhaus Schnitzel Night
Schnitzel lovers unite on Tuesdays at Fritz and Franz Bierhaus for a special two for one deal on authentic chicken and pork Bavarian schnitzel with Harald’s legendary potato salad from 5 to 10pm. Harald also has beer specials before 7pm at 60 Merrick Way. Call 305-774-1883. http://www.bierhaus.cc

Alma De Tango Featuring World Tango Champion Monica Llobet
Learn to Tango every Tuesday from 8pm to midnight at the Biltmore Hotel in the intimate atmosphere of a Buenos Aires Milonga transported to the Danielson Gallery. Enjoy an evening like no other; Dance the night away until 1am with classic music by the top Tango orchestras and Nuevo Tango music by innovative new groups. Group classes for Beginners from 9 to 10pm and Advanced 8 to 9pm. Price: Class and milonga is $15 per person. Wine cash bar available. Call 305-913-3102 or monicallobet@yahoo.com

Tom Lowe: The 24th Letter
When Father John Callahan hears the confession of a frightened prison inmate, he learns that a man facing lethal injection is innocent. The lead investigator on the case, his friend Sean O’Brien, is still haunted by the case. The 24th letter in the Greek alphabet — Omega — may provide the key to uncovering the killer’s identity. (Minotaur Books, $25.99) Meet the author at Books And Books, 265 Aragon at 8pm. Call 305-442-4408. http://www.booksandbooks.com

Wednesday, April 7

Bierhaus Wednesday Lunch Specials
Enjoy the lunch special, featuring an appetizer, entree, and dessert for a flat price of $12.95 featuring assorted sauteed vegetables baked in a puff pastry with tartar sauce or Wiener Schnitzel: breaded pork scaloppini with potato salad at Fritz and Franz Bierhaus, 60 Merrick Way. Call 305-774-1883. http://www.bierhaus.cc

Tarpon Bend Happy Hour
Meet up with friends at Tarpon Bend, 65 Miracle Mile from 3 to 9pm for happy hour specials along with the fresh catch of the day and an amazing array of seasonal raw bar items. It’s also Sophisticated Ladies Night At Tarpon Bend every Wednesday, with two-for-one entrees and fabulous spa and jewelry prizes. Call 305-444-3210. http://www.tarponbend.com

Wind Down Wednesday At Red Koi
Join the Coral Gables Chamber’s 20/30 Group for a special reception and networking event at Red Koi Sushi Lounge, 317 Miracle Mile starting at 5:30. The cost is $25, or $20 for members with RSVP by Monday, April 5th. Call 305-446-1657. http://www.coralgableschamber.org

Fairchild Palms: Happy Hour At The Ivy
Mingle with young professionals at the Spectacular Ivy In The Grove, 3159 Commodore Plaza from 6 to 9pm. Enjoy delicious appetizer selections and drink specials, including $6 hurricanes and half-price martinis. The cost is $40, or $35 for members. Every Crawfish Boil ticket and Palms membership purchased at the Ivy will enter a raffle for a $100 gift certificate. http://www.fairchildpalms.org

What’s Hip Wednesday at the Biltmore Bar
Enjoy fresh live jazz, half price cocktails, and $5 to $9 wines and champagne at the Biltmore Bar from 5 to 9pm each Wednesday. From 7 to 9pm, complimentary tastings by Chivas 18 and informal modeling from Neiman Marcus Coral Gables. Nightly drawing winners are selected throughout the evening. Call 305-445-1926. http://www.biltmorehotel.com

Jana K. Lipman: Guantánamo
Guantánamo (University of California Press, 24.95) has become a symbol of what has gone wrong in the War on Terror. Yet Guantánamo is more than a U.S. naval base and prison in Cuba. It is a town, and our military occupation there has required more than soldiers and sailors — it has required workers. This revealing history of the women and men who worked on the U.S. naval base in Guantánamo Bay tells the story of U.S.-Cuban relations from a new perspective, and at the same time, shows how neocolonialism, empire, and revolution transformed the lives of everyday people. Drawing from rich oral histories and little-explored Cuban archives, Jana K. Lipman analyzes how the Cold War and the Cuban revolution made the naval base a place devoid of law and accountability. The result is a narrative filled with danger, intrigue, and exploitation throughout the twentieth century. Opening a new window onto the history of U.S. imperialism in the Caribbean and labor history in the region, her book tells how events in Guantánamo and the base created an ominous precedent likely to inform the functioning of U.S. military bases around the world. Meet the author at Books And Books, 265 Aragon at 6:30pm. Call 305-442-4408. http://www.booksandbooks.com

Jack Bowen: If You Can Read This
Long before blogs, tweets, and sound bites, people were telling the world how they felt in brief, blunt bursts of information plastered on the backs of their cars. Whether they’re political or religious, passionate or proud, controversial or corny, these brightly colored, boldly lettered mini manifestos are declarations of who we are, where we stand, and what we’d rather be doing. But as bestselling author and noted philosopher Jack Bowen reveals, there’s much more to the pop-culture phenomenon of bumper stickers than rolling one-liners and drive-by propaganda — no less, in fact, than a wise, funny, poignant, contentious, and truthful discourse on the human condition. Mixing pop culture with the ideas of historically prominent philosophers and scientists, If You Can Read This (Random House, $14) exposes the deeper wisdom couched behind these slogans — or, as need be, exposes where they have gone wrong. If you brake for big ideas, now’s the time. Meet the author at Books And Books, 265 Aragon at 8pm. Call 305-442-4408. http://www.booksandbooks.com

Blues Jam At Titanic
Wednesday is Blues Jam night at Titanic, hosted by Chris Cosner and his band, starting at 9pm. Titanic Brew Pub is located at 5813 Ponce. Call 305-667-ALES. http://www.TitanicBrewery.com

Thursday, April 8

3rd Annual Project Prom Dress At Village Of Merrick Park
Play fairy godmother to local high school girls by visiting Village of Merrick Park Garden Level, next to Coach at 358 San Lorenzo Avenue from Thursday, April 8 through Sunday, April 11 from noon to 7pm to drop off your gently-worn evening gowns and accessories. The gowns and accessories donated will give girls from the Women of Tomorrow Mentor and Scholarship Program the opportunity to create their ideal prom look. Local supporters will help ensure that no girl will miss the memories and magic of prom night by donating gently worn prom dresses, bridesmaid dresses, formalwear and evening accessories. Shoppers who donate a gown will receive a complimentary VMP parking pass. Call 305-529-0200.

Mojito Madness Thursdays At Tarpon Bend
Stop into Tarpon Bend at 65 Miracle Mile Thursday for $3.50 Mojitos all day, including Watermelon, Blackberry, Grapefruit, Pineapple and Cantaloupe. The happy hour runs from 3 to 10pm with 2 for 1 drinks. Call 305-444-3210. http://www.tarponbend.com

Bossa Nova Lounge at Cascade
Enjoy the best of Brazilian jazz with a bossa nova performance by singer and guitarist Rose Max at the Biltmore’s Cascade poolside bar from 6 to 9pm with half price cocktails by Bacardi and Grey Goose. Call 305-445-1926. http://www.biltmorehotel.com

Live Jazz at Angelique Euro Café
Enjoy live jazz each Thursday starting at 6:30pm plus Angelique’s unique Bubbly Specials: $4 Cavas, $10 Champagne by the glass. Social Hour Specials from 4 to 8pm include $3 draft beer pints, $5 premium wines by the glass, $4 sinful Bloody Marys plus $6 selected bar snacks at Angelique Euro Cafe, 117 Miracle Mile.

UM College of Arts And Sciences Benefit Auction
Enjoy a silent auction of art from some of the top artists in Miami and beyond, along with live music, food and beverages as the College of Arts and Sciences’ Africana Studies Program, Department of Art and Art History, and the Lowe Art Museum will host a silent art auction to benefit the UM Global Institute/Project Medishare. The event runs from 6 to 9pm at the Lowe Art Museum with remarks by Dr. Barth Green. $10 suggested donation at the door. http://www.umglobalinstitute.com

Old World vs New World Wine Tasting
The Celar Club at the Biltmore Hotel presents a special wine tasting event comparing Old World versus New World wines, from 7 to 8:30pm in the Granada Ballroom. DJ Guillo Cartaya spins tunes for the occasion. The cost is $25 or free for Cellar Club members. RSVP to 305-913-3203. http://www.thecellarclub.com

Thirsty Thursday Wine Tastings
Join your hosts, Lalo Durazo, owner of Jaguar, and wine educator Barry Alberts of Berries to Wine for a weekly sampling of fine wines and great food at Jaguar Ceviche Spoon Bar and Latam Grill, 3067 Grand Avenue from 7 to 9pm each Thursday. The cost is $15 per person for food and wine. RSVP is not required.

Law, Literature, And Therapeutic Jurisprudence
This book explores the affinity between the Law and Literature and Therapeutic Jurisprudence movements. Law and Literature focuses on the analysis and criticism of literary works that have legal themes, portray lawyers, or depict legal practice. It also employs techniques and theories of literary criticism to aid the interpretation of literary texts, particularly judicial decisions. Therapeutic Jurisprudence integrates psychology, mental health, and other related enterprises to enrich and shape the law. It seeks to humanize the law by concerning itself with the human, emotional, and psychological aspects of the legal process. Both interdisciplinary movements celebrate humanity, welcome moral and ethical justice, encourage story telling, and tutor us in the idiom of empathetic kindness. The five chapters of this book put Herman Melville, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Arthur Miller, W.H. Hudson, and other literary masters under a Therapeutic Jurisprudence lens and suggests that all of these literary masters are, at least implicitly, concerned with therapeutic justice. (Carolina Academic Press, $45) Meet the author at Books And Books, 265 Aragon at 8pm. Call 305-442-4408. http://www.booksandbooks.com

Karaoke Night At JohnMartin’s
Enjoy Karaoke at JohnMartin’s (253 Miracle Mile), every Thursday evening starting at 9:30pm. Call 305-445-3777. http://www.johnmartins.com

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-Rob