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.
July 9
Seniors are encouraged to gather a group of friends and head over to the Actors’ Playhouse at Miracle Theatre for a musical revue that takes an entertaining and humoristic look at the 40s and 50s. Mid-Life is full of humor and bittersweet moments of the unavoidable process of aging. Meet at the Miracle Theatre at 7:30 p.m. for seat arrangement and tickets. For more information including ticket prices, call 305-460-5609. The show is also open the public until August 10. For more information on show times and dates, call the box office at 305-444-9293. The Actors’ Playhouse is located at 280 Miracle Mile.
July 12 & 13
Celebrate the 16th International Mango Festival at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden; presenting over 400 different mango species from all over the world including Africa, India, Egypt and the Caribbean. Take advantage of tasting these exotic and delicious fruits during this rare opportunity in South Florida. Doors open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Fairchild Botanic Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road. For more information on the festival and admission prices, call 305-667-1651.
July 17
New Orleans trumpeter Irvin Mayfield comes to Coral Gables for the 2008 Summer Concert Series. Mayfield is the City of New Orleans appointed and state and federally-recognized Cultural Ambassador to New Orleans. Mayfield will bring a duo program with longtime friend and collaborator, pianist Ronald Markham. Join them for a celebration of the origin of jazz. The concert takes place at 8 p.m. at the Coral Gables Congregational Church 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.
Through July 20
GMI Art Gallery at Greater Miami Investments is currently exhibiting the Art of Philippe Dodard. The artworks are representative of the evolution of a stellar artist and internationally acclaimed figure in the world of art. GMI is located at 60 Aragon Avenue. For more information or for viewing hours, call 305-444-9979.
July 21
Make sure you attend the next Lunch & Lecture for seniors. The important topic of Staying Fit, Healthy and Aging Successfully will be discussed by Chief Medical Director at the Coral Gables Fire Department Dr. Jim Hirschman. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. followed by the lecture. The event is free and takes place at the Coral Gables Adult Activity Center, 624 Anastasia Avenue. Please register for this event by July 17 by calling 305-460-5609.
July 21
After Lunch & Lecture, stick around as officials from the Miami-Dade Election Department demonstrate how to use New Optical Screen Voting Machines. Seniors are encouraged to become familiar with the new machines for use in the next primary and presidential elections. Election officials will also have applications handy for anyone wanting to register to vote. The demonstration starts promptly after the Lunch & Lecture, approximately 1:30 p.m. at Fellowship Hall at the Coral Gables Adult Activity Center, 624 Anastasia Avenue. For more information, call 305-460-5609.
July 24
Seniors are invited to join the City for a competitive game of bowling at the Bird Bowl Lanes. Come bowl from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Bird Bowl, 9574 Bird Road. Please register by July 17th at the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center. The cost to bowl is $11. Senior must meet at the bowling alley. For more information, call 305-460-5609.
July 28
South Florida is lucky to be home to one of the best teams in baseball. Gather a group of friends for a trip to Dolphin Stadium to see the Florida Marlins battle against the New York Mets. A bus departs from the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center at 4:30 p.m. The fee per senior is $43 and includes ticket and transportation. Today is the last day to register for this event.
