Great Gables Events – weekend of September 17

Greetings,

As the weather is showing the first signs of cooling off from a hot summer, any day that does not reach 89 degrees seems like a blessing. Meanwhile, the cultural calendar in our little town is certainly heating up with an abundance of wonderful opportunities for all. When you have a chance to take a few minutes out of your busy schedule, peruse this hefty list of great excuses to meet up with friends and family to enjoy these Great Gables Events.

Gables Museum Ready To Open
Two great new cultural assets are debuting across the street from each other in October, making the 200 block of Aragon the place to be for cultural adventures in Coral Gables. First, the Gables Museum will welcome residents and visitors with a special all-day celebration on 10/10/10 at 10:10am. The address is 285 Aragon. Parking across the street is $1 per hour. Call 305-603-8067 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-603-8067      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.coralgablesmuseum.org

Gables Art Cinema Ready To Open
Meanwhile, across the street at 260 Aragon, the long-awaited Gables Art Cinema, a state-of-the-art non-profit alternative movie theater is scheduled to open its doors on Friday, October 15 with a showing of the insightful and humorous Freakonomics movie. The first showing will be preceded by a gala reception. Call 786-385-9689 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              786-385-9689      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.coralgablescinemateque.org

Boy Scout’s Pancake Breakfast October 2
Support your local troop and enjoy a hearty all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast on Saturday morning October 2nd at the historic George Merrick Boy Scout house from 8am to 11:30am for a donation of $5. The scout house is hidden in the middle of the Granada Golf Course at 1107 South Greenway Drive. Proceeds benefit the George Merrick Foundation to maintain the historic scout property, now celebrating 88 years. Call 305-443-7973 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-443-7973      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.troop7.org

Win-Win Deals At Yard House
Every fan is a winner at the Yard House at Village Of Merrick Park during Monday Night Football when select, full-portion appetizers are just half-price and pints of beer, well drinks, house martinis and wine are specially priced from kick-off to the final play. The award-winning restaurant, known for its American fusion fare and vast selection of draft beer, is this year’s MVP — Most Valuable Place — to take part in this weekly sports tradition which continues weekly until December 27. The restaurant will broadcast the game from its fleet of plasma screens, which are strategically placed throughout the restaurant for optimum viewing. Specials are available from kick-off to the final touchdown, during happy hour from 3 to 6pm — then again starting at 10pm to close for late-night happy hour. The address is 320 San Lorenzo. Call 305-444-1004 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-444-1004      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.yardhouse.com

Oktoberfest At Fritz And Franz
Harald has announced the 16th annual Oktoberfest celebration at Fritz & Franz Bierhaus, 60 Merrick Way, from October 1 to 10 featuring authentic music, food and festivities daily from 11am to midnight in honor of the original gathering held in Munich in 1810. Admission is free. The 400 space parking garage next door is $1 per hour. Call 305-774-1883 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-774-1883      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.bierhaus.cc

Oktoberfest At Ponce Circle Park
Enjoy a free weekend celebration October 1 and 2 at Ponce Circle Park featuring music, art, pretzels, wursts and beer as Art In The Park and Samuel Adams beer presents an Oktoberfest spectacular two day event. Friday evening begins with a concert at 8pm with a B-boy dance competition of acrobatic hip hop dance style, plus New Orleans Rock and Brass Jazz, ending with Conjunto Progreso Latin Jazz. The music continues all day Saturday with costume prizes, authentic German food, the Samuel Adams beer garden, plus lots of fun activities for the kids. These free events are organized and produced by Kiwanis of Little Havana Arts & Music Foundation to foster artistic and musical endeavors through schools, events and other opportunities. http://www.artintheparkconcerts.com

Angelique Celebrates Oktoberfest
Angelique Euro Café at 117 Miracle Mile is celebrating Oktoberfest Saturday, September 18 to Monday, October 4. Stop in for Oktoberfest craft beers including Harpoon Oktoberfest, Bells Hop Slam Ale and Brooklyn Brew Oktoberfest along with Bavarian-inspired snacks like German Pork Dumplings, Beer Battered Kielbasa and Fritz Frites. Oktoberfest beers will be two for $8 during Social Hour Tuesday through Saturday from 4 to 9pm. Bar snacks start at $7 at Angelique Euro Café. Call 305-529-9922 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-529-9922      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.angeliqueeurocafe.com

Benihana’s September Chef’s Special
Through the end of September you and a friend can enjoy the Hibachi Ribeye For Two for just $38 at Benihana, 242 Miracle Mile. Enjoy hibachi ribeye steak entrées served with their signature onion soup, hibachi shrimp appetizer, mushrooms, hibachi vegetables, homemade dipping sauces, steamed rice and Japanese hot green tea. Call 305-567-2000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-567-2000      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.benihana.com

Pie On The Porch At Merrick House
Slow Food Miami cordially invites you to the Heritage Garden Inauguration and Pie On The Porch at the historic Merrick House, 907 Coral Way at 1pm on Saturday, September 25th. The event features a local pie baking contest with celebrity judges Victoria Pesce Elliott, Glenn Terry, Janet Van Aken, Kristin Connor and Ariana Kumpkis. Your $5 minimum donation benefits the Heritage Garden. Enter the Pie Baking Contest at the Slow Food Miami web site. http://www.slowfoodmiami.com

Novecento Now Offers Delivery Service
Novecento, 121 Alhambra Plaza is now offering delivery service in the Coral Gables area Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 10pm and Saturdays from 11am to 10pm. Call 305-557-0100 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-557-0100      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.NovecentoGroup.com

Caffe Vialetto Specials
Enjoy a delicious three course meal at Caffe Vialetto, 4019 LeJeune Road, now only $20 for lunch or $35 for dinner, featuring Short Rib Croquetas with Black Bean Dip and Three Color Fish Tartar in a Spicy Mayo. Enter through the little alley in the back. Call 305-446-5659 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-446-5659      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.caffevialetto.com

Fall Art Classes At Fairchild
Can you imagine a more beautiful setting for art classes than fairchild tropical garden? Fall classes are off to a great start at Fairchild. Beginner’s Flower Painting With Water-Mixable Oils begins September 20 with Maida Tap Jimenez. On September 22, enjoy A New Beginning In Watercolors: Only The Basics with David Maddern. For a complete list of offerings, see the Fairchild Garden web site or call Fairchild’s Education Department at 305-667-1651 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-667-1651      end_of_the_skype_highlighting, x3322. http://www.fairchildgarden.org

Flemings: 100 Wines To Taste
During the month of September, enjoy a tasting of 20 unique wines each Thursday evening for $25 as you discover the Fleming’s 100, an award-winning collection of 100 wines by the glass. The new list features superb values from Europe, South America and Australia, as well as notable up-and-coming boutique wines. Space is limited, so contact Fleming’s at 2525 Ponce now to reserve. Call 305-569-7995 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-569-7995      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com

Recent Arrivals At Cernuda Arte
This month, Cernuda Arte at 3155 Ponce announces new available works by Víctor Manuel García, Carlos Enríquez, Eduardo Abela, Mariano Rodríguez, Mario Carreño, Cundo Bermúdez, Alfredo Sosabravo, Gina Pellón, Miguel Florido, and Li Domínguez Fong. Also, view sold works by: Wifredo Lam, Mariano Rodríguez, René Portocarrero, José Mijares, Manuel Mendive, Flora Fong, Li Domínguez Fong, David Rodríguez, Miguel Florido and Ramón Vázquez. Call 305-461-1050 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-461-1050      end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

Rockefeller Group Business Center Grand Opening
RGBC is located on the 15th floor of Alhambra Towers, a prestigious Class-A office building in the heart of the Coral Gables central business district. Executives are afforded access to twenty-two flexible offices with spectacular views, as well as beautifully furnished and serviced common areas and conference rooms. Secure, covered parking is available in the building, and dozens of restaurants, banks and other services are within walking distance of 121 Alhambra Plaza, which combines luxury with environmental sustainability. Call 305-779-5600 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-779-5600      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. Email: katherine@rgbc.com http://www.rgbc.com/coral_gables.aspx

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Friday, September 17

Biltmore Culinary Academy: Signature Desserts
Join Chef Olivier at the Biltmore Culinary Academy from 10am to 1pm for a Signature Class on Signature Desserts. For reservations call 305-913-3131 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-913-3131      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or email: CulinaryAcademy@biltmorehotel.com

Health Starts Here Lunchtime Demo
Enjoy an interactive demonstration of healthy recipes at Whole Foods Market, 6701 Red Road from 1 to 3pm hosted by Cherie. No registration is necessary. Call 305-421-9421 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-421-9421      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://wholefoodsmarket.com/storesbeta/coralgables/

Live Art at Victoria’s Collection
Victoria’s Collection at 293 Miracle Mile presents sculptor Ivan Galindo from 6 to 9pm. Come see him transform ordinary cake into a piece of art, then dig in and enjoy the masterpiece. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served. Call 786-953-6299 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              786-953-6299      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. victoriascollections@gmail.com

Friday Night Happy Hour At JohnMartin’s
JohnMartin’s is the place to be with a great Friday Night Happy Hour from 4 to 8pm that will calm the soul and feed the stomach. Live bands start at 9:30pm, so make plans now to meet up with friends at JohnMartin’s at 253 Miracle Mile. Call 305-445-3777 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-445-3777      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.johnmartins.com

Jazz At The Biltmore Lounge
Enjoy classic jazz performances each Friday evening at the Biltmore Lounge, 1200 Anastasia, with cocktail specials by 10 Cane Rum and Belvedere Vodka. Call 305-445-1926 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-445-1926      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.biltmorehotel.com

Juan Navarrete: Longing And Fascination
Alhambra (Antiques) presents Miami artist Juan Navarrete for an exhibition that embodies the emotions of longing and fascination, starting at 7pm at 2850 Salzedo. Navarrete uses a language of symbolism, color and themes that are fundamental to the construction of works that inconspicuously and mysteriously appeal to our nostalgia. His works are metaphors for the Caribbean landscape; life in nature combined with the sensuality that is subtly inherent in island life. His exhibit will run through October 15th. Call 305-446-1688 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-446-1688      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.alhambraantiques.com

Restrepo At Cosford Cinema
A feature-length documentary that chronicles the deployment of a platoon of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan’s Korengal Valley, Restrepo focuses on a remote 15-man outpost named after a platoon medic who was killed in action. It was considered one of the most dangerous postings in the U.S. military. This is an entirely experiential film: the cameras never leave the valley; there are no interviews with generals or diplomats. The only goal is to make the audience feel as if they have just been through a 90-minute deployment. This is war, full stop. The conclusions are up to the viewer. The film begins at 10pm at Cosford Cinema on the second floor of the Memorial Classroom building on UM campus. $8, ($6 seniors) cash only. Call 305-284-4861 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-284-4861      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.cosfordcinema.com


Saturday, September 18

Tropical Audubon Conservation Workshop
Tropical Audubon Society (TAS) will host its annual conservation workshop to set the conservation agenda for the coming year at The Deering Estate on Biscayne Bay where Old Cutler Road meets SW 168th Street. The day will begin with a bird walk at 7am followed by breakfast at 8am. From 8:30am to 12:30pm a series of knowledgeable speakers will discuss conservation issues. At 3pm, an optional Historical Walking Tour will be lead by a local historian. Call 305-667-7337 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-667-7337      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.tropicalaudubon.org

Whole Foods Market 30th Anniversary Celebration
The first 100 customers at Whole Foods Market, 6701 Red Road will have their groceries bagged in a free Better Bag. Taste your way around the store for free samples from local and national vendors. At 4pm, come to the Bakery for a taste of the Whole Foods Market 30th Anniversary cake. Call 305-421-9421 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-421-9421      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://wholefoodsmarket.com/storesbeta/coralgables/

Biltmore Culinary Academy: Cooking Buddies
Join Chef Jeanette at the Biltmore Culinary Academy from 10am to 1pm for a class for Cooking Buddies. For reservations call 305-913-3131 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-913-3131      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or email: CulinaryAcademy@biltmorehotel.com

Miami Hurricanes At Pittsburg
The Miami Hurricanes Football team travels to Pittsburg for a powerful NCAA match. Watch the Face-Off at Heinz Field as the Miami Hurricanes battle the Pittsburgh Panthers at Heinz Fiel with a 7:30pm kick-off on ESPN. http://www.hurricanesports.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 Saturday evening at the Biltmore Lounge, 1200 Anastasia, with cocktail specials by 10 Cane Rum and Belvedere Vodka. Call 305-445-1926 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-445-1926      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.biltmorehotel.com

Nicholas Sparks: Safe Haven
Bestselling author Nicholas Sparks brings his special story-telling touch to Books & Books with his brand new book, Safe Haven (Grand Central Publishing, $25.99). When a mysterious young woman named Katie appears in the small North Carolina town of Southport, her sudden arrival raises questions about her past. Beautiful yet self-effacing, Katie seems determined to avoid forming personal ties until a series of events draws her into two reluctant relationships: one with Alex, a widowed store owner with a kind heart and two young children; and another with her plainspoken single neighbor, Jo. Despite her reservations, Katie slowly begins to let down her guard, putting down roots in the close-knit community and becoming increasingly attached to Alex and his family. But even as Katie begins to fall in love, she struggles with the dark secret that still haunts and terrifies her — a past that set her on a fearful, shattering journey across the country, to the sheltered oasis of Southport. With Jo’s empathic and stubborn support, Katie eventually realizes that she must choose between a life of transient safety and one of riskier rewards. And that in the darkest hour, love is the only true safe haven. Presented in collaboration with Florida Center for the Literary Arts. Signing Guidelines: You must purchase a copy of Safe Haven from Books & Books to enter the signing line. Meet the author at Books And Books, 265 Aragon at 7:30pm. Call 305-442-4408 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-442-4408      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.booksandbooks.com

Last Curtain: The Tempest At New Theatre
Perhaps the last play written by Shakespeare and considered one of his finest, The Tempest tells a story of magic and intrigue, romance, revenge, strife and resilience. Stranded on a deserted island with his daughter, usurped Duke Prospero 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 Thursday through Saturdays at 8pm. Sunday at 1pm. All performances are $40. The Student Rush (under 25 with ID) ticket is $15 at the door based on availability. The 6 play Flexible Season Membership is $190. The play runs through September 19 at New Theatre, 4120 Laguna. Call 305-443-5909 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-443-5909      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.new-theatre.org


Sunday, September 19

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 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-445-1926      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.biltmorehotel.com

Poetry Buffet
Enjoy local poetry and a wonderful menu of delicious entrees and dessert crepes as well as a sampling of fine wines at CrepeMaker, 76 Miracle Mile. Email Doreen LoCicero at dclocicero@gmail.com

FIU Creative Writing Program
Attend the annual celebration of the FIU Creative Writing Program at Books & Books, 265 Aragon at 6pm for readings by newly published alums and future literary lights. Featured are Patricia Engel, Angela Kelsey, Jeff Ronci and Laura Richardson. Reception and book signing to follow at Books And Books. Call 305-442-4408 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-442-4408      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.booksandbooks.com


Monday, September 20

Senior Fair At Youth Center
Learn about healthy choices and programs designed for a long and healthy life at the Senior Fare from 11am to 3pm at the War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University Drive, presented in collaboration with Doctors Hospital and Coral Gables At Home. Participants will receive a series of free services such as screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose and bone density. Seniors will also be treated for a light lunch, while supplies last. Call 305-443-4011 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-443-4011      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.coralgablesathome.org

Ponce Lunch Welcome Commissioner Carlos Gimenez
The Ponce Business Association welcomes you to attend their monday lunch at JohnMartin’s (upstairs) at noon. The guests speaker is Miami-Dade Commissioner Carlos Gimenez. Carlos was first elected to the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners in 2004. As Commissioner for District 7 he represents numerous municipalities including a large portion of the City of Coral Gables. Commissioner Gimenez currently serves as chair of the Government Operations Committee which oversees delivery of basic services to County residents. He is also Vice-chair of the Transit Committee and sits on the Airport and Seaport, Budget, Planning and Sustainability Committees. Prior to being elected County Commissioner, Carlos was the City Manager of Miami from May 2000 to January 2003. Mr. Gimenez spent 25 years with Miami’s Fire-Rescue Department, the last nine of them as Fire Chief. The cost of lunch is $22. RSVP to: rsvp@ponceassociation.org

Happy Hour At The Cascade
Enjoy half price beer and cocktail at the Biltmore Pool bar from 5 to 8pm each Monday evening. Call 305-445-1926 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-445-1926      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.biltmorehotel.com

Mark Mustian: The Gendarme
What would you do if the love of your life, and all your memories, were lost — only to reappear — but with such shocking revelations that you wish you had never remembered? Mark Mustian has written a remarkable novel about the power of memory — and the ability of people, individually and collectively, to forget in The Gendarme (Putnam, $25.95). Emmett Conn is an old man, near the end of his life. A World War I veteran, he’s been affected by memory loss since being injured during the war. In Emmett’s dreams he’s a gendarme, escorting Armenians from Turkey. A young woman among them, Araxie, captivates and enthralls him. But then the trek ends, the war separates them. He is injured. Seven decades later, as his grasp on the boundaries between past and present begins to break down, Emmett sets out on a final journey, to find Araxie and beg her forgiveness. Depicting how love can transcend nationalities, politics, and religion, how racism creates divisions where none truly exist, and how the human spirit fights to survive even in the face of hopelessness, is a transcendent novel. Presented in collaboration with the Florida Psychoanalytic Society at Books And Books, 265 Aragon at 8pm. Call 305-442-4408 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-442-4408      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.booksandbooks.com


Tuesday, September 21

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. Enjoy half price cocktails by Veuve Clicquot and Belvedere Vodka. Weekly drawing winner receives Sunday champagne brunch for two. Call 305-445-1926 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-445-1926      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.biltmorehotel.com

Heather Brewer: The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod
Has September 21 been declared an official Minion Holiday? Heather Brewer’s brand new book in her to-die-for Vladimir Tod series comes out on September 21. And her birthday is September 21. So, Heather knew there was only one place she wanted to be on September 21: That’s right, Books & Books. Come one Minion, come Minion Hordes to celebrate all the fabulousness that is Heather with a Birthday(s) Bash for The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod: Twelfth Grade Kills (Dutton, $16.99) and for Heather herself. Party up without live music courtesy of Paco and yummy birthday cake and prizes, too. There’s no better way to sink your teeth into the blood-chilling, darkly humorous final book in the New York Times bestselling series. Vladimir Tod has spent the last four years trying to handle the pressures of high school while sidestepping a slayer out for his blood. Now he’s a senior, and it looks like things have gotten even suckier. The Elysian Council has given him weeks to live, and that’s if the Slayer Society doesn’t kill him and all the citizens of Bathory first. Then there’s the issue of Vlad’s father, who may (or may not) still be alive after all these years. And oh yeah, that tiny little detail in the Pravus prophecy about Vlad enslaving Vampirekind and the human race. Oh, that. Hear all about it on the book’s birthday from the birthday author herself. Sounds like a party even Vlad himself might enjoy at Books And Books, 265 Aragon at 6pm. Call 305-442-4408 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-442-4408      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.booksandbooks.com

Get Spicy At Da Vittorio
During the month of September, Da Vittorio at 264 Giralda will be having a 20% discount on all dinner menu items, with their new promotion “Get Spicy at Da Vittorio” every Tuesday and Wednesday during the month of September. Call 305-445-8783 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-445-8783      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.davittoriorestaurant.com

Caymus Interactive Wine Dinner At Fleming’s
Enjoy a celebration of Napa wines at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, 2525 Ponce featuring a 4-course Napa-inspired menu and an unprecedented vertical tasting of the 2000 and 2008 Caymus Special Selection Cabernet, the only wine ever named twice as “Wine of the Year” by Wine Spectator. Interact with Caymus owner Chuck Wagner, Fleming’s Director of Wine Marian Jansen op de Haar and Fleming’s Executive Chef Russell Skall via live video conference from Northern California. The cost is $125 per guest. Call 305-569-7995 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-569-7995      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com


Wednesday, September 22

Happy Hour For The Symphony
Alhambra Orchestra and Greater Miami Youth Symphony invite you to a jazzy FUNdraiser hosted by the Hard Rock Café at Bayside, 401 Biscayne Boulevard from 6 to 9 pm. Enjoy continuous live music by The Jazz Collective and the GMYS jazz ensemble, with special guest artist Glenn Basham, along with free hors d’oeuvres and bargain-priced drinks. The fundraiser is held to support an upcoming spectacular family Halloween concert by the two orchestras. Admission to the Happy Hour event is $15 per person or $25 per couple. All proceeds go to support the orchestras. Donations are tax deductible. No reservations needed. Call 305-668-9260 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-668-9260      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.alhambramusic.org

What’s for Dinner? Back to School Demo
Running out of dinnertime ideas this back to school season? Join Cori at Whole Foods Market, 6701 Red Road at 7pm as she shows some easy, delicious and fun dinner ideas that will wow your children. No registration necessary, just look for Cori in the store. Call 305-421-9421 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-421-9421      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://wholefoodsmarket.com/storesbeta/coralgables/

Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts Open House
Boys and young men ages 6 to 17 are welcome to visit Coral Gables historic George Merrick Boy Scout House for the annual Open House reception to learn about legacy scouting programs — now entering their 89th year in Coral Gables. Camping, canoeing, merit badges, rank advancements, cooking, outdoor skills, camaraderie, self reliance and patriotism are the cornerstones of this family-friendly program. Cub Scout (ages 6 to 10) meet at 7pm, Boy Scouts (11 to 17) meet at 7:30pm at 1107 South Greenway Drive every Wednesday. Call 305-443-7973 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-443-7973      end_of_the_skype_highlighting for more information. http://www.troop7.org or http://www.pack7.org

Lecture Series On Cuban Painting At Cernuda Arte
You’re invited to a six-lecture series on Cuban painting focusing on a historical overview from the Colonial period through the 1960s at Cernuda Arte, 3155 Ponce. This series will continue through Wednesday, October 27. Call Emily Codik at 305-461-1050 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-461-1050      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.cernudaarte.com

Miami Spice Cooking Class with Chef Cindy Hutson
Join Chef Cindy Hutson of Ortanique on the Mile as she whips up signature dishes at Whole Foods Market, 6701 Red Road at 7pm. Discover the tropical fusion of ingredients that makes Miami dining so wonderfully out of the ordinary. To register for Chef Cindy Hutson’s cooking class please call Customer Service at 305-421-9421 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-421-9421      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://wholefoodsmarket.com/storesbeta/coralgables/

Diana Kennedy: Oaxaca al Gusto
No one has done more to introduce the world to the authentic, flavorful cuisines of Mexico than Diana Kennedy. In Oaxaca al Gusto, Kennedy takes us on an amazing journey into one of the most outstanding and colorful cuisines in the world. The state of Oaxaca is one of the most diverse in Mexico, with many different cultural and linguistic groups, often living in areas difficult to access. Each group has its own distinctive cuisine, and Diana Kennedy has spent many years traveling the length and breadth of this region. Oaxaca al Gusto is the fruit of these labors — and the culmination of Diana Kennedy’s life’s work. Meet the author at Books And Books, 265 Aragon at 8pm. Call 305-442-4408 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-442-4408      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.booksandbooks.com


Thursday, September 23

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 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-444-3210      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. 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 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-445-1926      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.biltmorehotel.com

March For Babies Steering Committee
The Miami-Dade March for Babies Steering Committee and Da Vittorio Restaurant cordially invite you to the 2nd Annual Mix and Mingle Celebration from 6 to 8:30pm at Da Vittorio Restaurant at 264 Giralda. For $20, come out and support a fantastic organization and enjoy the ambiance with live DJ, premium open bar and hors d’oeuvres. 20% of each dinner purchase from event guests will be donated to the March of Dimes. Call March of Dimes at 305-447-1192 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-447-1192      end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

3rd Annual Culinary Clash At Whole Foods
Back by popular demand, the Whole Foods Market Iron Chef inspired battle is back with Chef Sean Brasel of Meat Market up against Chef Albert Cabrera of STK. These Miami Beach restaurant rivals will battle it out with one hour to complete three original dishes all containing the secret ingredient. Your RSVP is appreciated but not required. The address is 6701 Red Road. Call Customer Service at 305-421-9421 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-421-9421      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://wholefoodsmarket.com/storesbeta/coralgables/

Bouillabaisse Night At Palme d’Or
Chef de Cuisine Philippe Ruiz adds his culinary touch to the classic Provençal Bouillabaisse each Thursday evening at the Biltmore Hotel’s famed Palme d’Or restaurant for $39 or $59 with wines. Call 305-913-3201 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-913-3201      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.biltmorehotel.com/dining/palme.php

Doncha Freeman: Heads
In Heads: A Neurosurgeon’s Memoir (Booksurge, $13.99), Doncha Freeman tells the story of several rather spectacular years in the life of world-class neurosurgeon, Bernard R. Lerner. An iconoclast to the core, a product of a liberal generation, Lerner’s surgical skills are in full bloom when his carefully constructed world crashes around him in the 1980s, the decade of decadence. Encouraged by the FBI, Lerner becomes involved in an undercover sting. Obsessed as he is with saving lives, the good doctor chooses to continue cutting. He is indicted on suspicious drug felony charges and then sentenced to three and a half years in a Federal Prison Camp. We get an in depth look at the daily life of those inside the federal prison system, housing white-collar felons, who become Lerner’s friends and patients. After more than a year of incarceration, Lerner is released because of an error in his legal papers. Running from the top of his game to the depths of despair, and through an atypical and passionate love story, comes Bernard Lerner’s tale. Meet the author at Books And Books, 265 Aragon at 6:30pm. Call 305-442-4408 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-442-4408      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.booksandbooks.com

Lecture On Ancient Nicoyan Visual Culture
University of Miami’s Lowe Art Museum at 1301 Stanford Drive presents a special lecture starting at 7pm entitled Speaking Threads: The Symbolic Vocabulary of Fabric Processes in Ancient Nicoyan Visual Culture by Matthew G. Looper, California State University, Chico. This event is sponsored by HSBC Private Bank. The cost is $10, or complimentary for Lowe members and UM Students. Call 305-284-3535 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-284-3535      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.lowemuseum.org

Randall Robinson: Miami Architecture
Miami Architecture grew out of the Miami Architecture Project, a community-based, nonprofit association that organized more than a dozen local forums to develop deeper appreciation of architecture and the role of architecture in community revitalization. Ideal for residents, professionals, vacationers, and day-trippers, this authoritative guidebook provides a broad, accessible architectural overview of the notable buildings that can be found in the core of downtown Miami, Miami Beach, and Coconut Grove. Meet the author at Books And Books, 265 Aragon at 8pm. Call 305-442-4408 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-442-4408      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.booksandbooks.com

Team Trivia At JohnMartin’s
Every Thursday evening starting at 8pm, play a great game of team trivia at JohnMartin’s, 253 Miracle Mile. Call 305-445-3777 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              305-445-3777      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. http://www.johnmartins.com


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