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 10 – July 1
Laughter has been shown to reduce stress and increase one’s longevity. One can also agree that “laughter is the best medicine” for today’s troubles. The University of Miami’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) looks to remedy the current, emotional downturn in society with “Laughter Yoga.” Instructor Christina Farnsworth will present a four-week course which starts today and take place Wednesdays at noon at the Institute, 1550 Brescia Avenue. This series will explore a unique, hands-on approach to yoga. Concepts such as deep breathing combined with the exercise of laughter will be addressed. The goal of the course is to remind individuals to find a way past difficult situations with laughter. Admission for OLLI members is $32 for all four classes or $10 per class. A four-week fee of $50 is applicable for non-members or $15 per class. For more information on the programming or to register, contact the OLLI office at osher@miami.edu or 305-284-6554.
June 10, 17, 24
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 offered at the Coral Gables Adult Activity Center, 624 Anastasia Avenue, is catered by “Catering by Lovables.” Pre-registration is required by Mondays. Weekly Lunch is served at 12 p.m. Upcoming menu: June 10: Salmon; June 17: London Broil; June 24: Lemon Chicken. For more information, call 305-460-5609.
June 13 – 14
The Bamboo Society's Plant Show and Sale will showcase some of the best tropical bamboo from around the world. Learn how to grow bamboo in South Florida from the experts. The show and sale take place at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Adults pay $20 for admission and $15 for seniors and $10 for children ages 6 through 17. For more information, call 305-667-1651 or click here.
June 18
The non-profit organization Coral Gables Cinemateque Inc. invites you to an evening of cocktails and appetizers. The event benefits the 144-seat theater, Coral Gables Art Cinema, which will soon open to the public. Movie and Mojitos will take place at the Old Spanish Village Sales Gallery, 2901 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, at 7 p.m. To make reservations and find out more about the non-profit organization, the Art Cinema and the Founding Members Campaign, call 786-385-9689 or email info@coralgablescinemateque.org.
June 18
Coral Gables Congregational Church continues its 2009 Summer Concert Series with the compelling violinist Anne Akiko Meyers. The young performer came into the national spotlight at the age of 11 when she twice performed on The Tonight Show and appeared with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Meyers will be playing alongside pianist Reiko Uchida. The performance takes place at Coral Gables Congregational Church, 3010 De Soto Boulevard, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $40 for reserved seating within the first five to eight rows, or $25 for general seating. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 305-448-7421 extension 33 or click here.
June 19
Meet the latest volunteer at the Coral Gables Adult Activity Center. Marilyn Bruno, Ph.D., J.D. has a lengthy career that involved providing legal council for AARP and serving under the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. Bruno is hosting Weekly Informative Workshops ad will be talking on the very important topic of health care: Medicare /Medicaid programs, including Part C Medigap, Part D prescription drug plans, and free and subsidized prescription drugs. Understanding health care options is important for anyone switching jobs, or in a job with an employee plan that ends upon retirement. The lecture is free and open to the public. Meet in Room 112 at 12 p.m. at the Coral Gables Adult Activity Center, 624 Anastasia Avenue. For more information, call 305-460-5609.
June 20 – July 19
GableStage at the Biltmore presents the Southeastern Premiere of The New Century by Paul Rudnick. The comedy shows what happens when a Jewish mother, flamboyant Palm Beach resident and Midwest craftswoman meet for the first time under very surprising circumstances. Performances are held Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets range from $37.50 - $42.50. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
June 22
The silver screen comes to the Senior Center with Movie Mondays. Watch a movie and enjoy light refreshments for free. Movies start at 1 p.m. Now showing: The Great Escape (1963). The movie is shown at the Senior Center, 624 Anastasia Avenue.
