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Events Roundup

Here is a partial list of upcoming cultural events in Coral Gables.
Please call ahead to confirm, as dates and times may change.
For a complete list of events in Coral Gables, click here.

June 25

Two chefs with restaurants in Coral Gables will be battling against each other during the Battle of the Chefs 2008 Summer Series competition. The event takes place at La Cuisine Gourmet, 50 Aragon Avenue, at 7 p.m. The chefs will be handed a bag of mystery ingredients and instructed to create a dish with those ingredients. For this battle, chefs from two premier steakhouses will go knife to knife: Chef Chris Wakeman of Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar and Chef Pedro Aguilar of Morton's the Steakhouse. The event is free but a $15 donation is appreciated to benefit the Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis. For more information, call 305-662-7152, ext. 103.

Visit the lush subtropical forest of Vizcaya Museum and approach the main house along a walkway lined with fountains and foliage. Discover this historic mansion like never before. Learn about unique and collectible items inside the fantastic residence, spectacular views of the Biscayne Bay and a garden of orchids. Tour is $23 per person and includes museum entrance and transportation from the Adult Activity Center, located at 624 Anastasia Avenue. Excursion bus will depart at 9 a.m. and will return at 12:30 p.m. For more information or to make reservations, please call 305-460-5609.

June 26 – August 2

Free To Be…You and Me is the latest musical for children being performed at the Actors’ Playhouse at Miracle Theatre. The play adapted from the book, takes children on a journey to a land where you are free to be yourself. Catch this inspiring play at the Actors' Playhouse located at 280 Miracle Mile on Saturdays at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $15. For more information, call 305-444-9293.

June 30, July 2, 7, 9, &12

The Coral Gables Police Department will be offering a women's self-defense program called R.A.D. (Rape, Aggression, and Defense). Certified Police instructors will teach you the basic principles and techniques to use during confrontations and personal defense. Women who want to participate can attend all weekday classes at a total cost of $65. The classes, which will be held at the Coral Gables Police Department at 2801 Salzedo Street, are scheduled from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The class size is limited so register in advance by calling the Coral Gables Police Department's Community Affairs Unit at 305-460-5401.

July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

The Business Referral Group, a business exchange that helps members expand businesses, meets every Tuesday at 12 p.m. at Anacapri Restaurant. The meetings consist of guest speakers and opening dialog that promotes business. For more information on guest speakers, click here. Membership policies allow only one member representative for every profession. Anacapri is located at 2530 Ponce de Leon Boulevard. For more information, call 786-521-2800.

July 2

Have you ever tried to see the world in masses? A Conglomeration exhibit by Colombian artist Fabio Mesa presents these images on canvas. Come view the hidden patterns and symbols that quietly stretch across the masses and landscape, all carefully shaped and etched in an almost military fashion. The exhibit opens at Artcoart gallery, 145 Menores Avenue, from 7-9 p.m. For more information, call 305-447-2262.

July 3

This is your chance to listen to meet one of the brightest new stars in the jazz world. Jazz Vocalist Charmaine Clamor will be performing at the Coral Gables Congregational Church at 8 p.m. as part of the 2008 Summer Concert Series. The church is located at 3010 De Soto Boulevard. Ticket prices range from $25 to $40. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 305-448-7421, extension 33.