Entertainment

Coral Gables’ Carnaval on the Mile

March 4th, 2009 Categories: Coral Gables, Entertainment

The city of Coral Gables is hosting it’s 9th annual “jazztronomical arts festival” this weekend. If you’ve never experienced it, you’re missing out!

The Carnaval on the Mile is well regarded as a fun time for all and a premiere showcase of Latin Jazz. The event takes place on the famed Miracle Mile in Coral Gables the first weekend in March. Miracle Mile is the mile from LeJeune Road to Douglas Road on what would otherwise be Coral Way. It’s a mile long walk of exclusive shops, restaurants, cafes, the Miracle Mile Theater and more.

There’s plenty for the family to do starting Friday, March 6th and the activities continue on Saturday and Sunday. Art displays, sculptures, crafts, lots of food and drinks and lots of live performances all weekend long.

The event is free as are all the performances.

Wear comfy shoes and get ready to shake el eskeleto!

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Keeping Kids Safe In Miami

February 25th, 2008 Categories: Entertainment, Southwest Dade

The “Be A Street Smart Family Event” will be taking place at the Miami Metro Zoo on March 1st between 10:00AM – 2:00PM.

The program is sponsored by Ana Rivas Logan of School Board District 7 and is geared to teach children how to be street and school smart as well as internet smart.

Some of the things you can find at the event:

• Fingerprinting
• Basic Self Defense Classes
• Stranger Danger
• Safety Classes for Parents
• Anti-Bullying Classes
• Internet Safety Classes
• Abuse Prevention Classes

Keeping our children safe is a top priority. Stop by on March 1st and get a helping hand. The event is free but does not include admission to the zoo. Make it a fun day at the zoo and take advantage of this child safety event.

Miami Metro Zoo - SW 152 St & 124 Ave. - 305-251-0400

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Schnebly Redland Winery Carambola Stomp

February 14th, 2008 Categories: Entertainment

For those of you old enough to remember I Love Lucy and the episode where she went a-grape-stompin’ in Italy…

Schnebly is having their Carambola Stomp this weekend, bare feet and all. If you’re due for a mani-pedi stop by Schnebly’s first, stomp some fruit, then go get your feet done.

Surprisingly, I couldn’t find this on Schnebly’s website, but you can visit their site for address, phone number and all that good stuff.

Carambola Stomp at Schnebly Redland Winery, Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 16 & 17.

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Redland Riot Road Rallye Tomorrow

January 11th, 2008 Categories: Entertainment

You’re going to be angry with me for bringing this to you so late. But you’ll be even more angry if I don’t tell you about it. I am rescheduling my Saturday activities so I can make it to the Redland Riot Road Rallye tomorrow. I’ll hit the Redland Festival on Sunday instead!

The Road Rallye is not a race. It’s a leisurely drive through Miami’s lovely countryside (better known as the Redland). It will be highlighted with a sort of scavenger hunt at the stops along the way. Whoever answers the most questions correctly wins at the end of the day. Prizes – goody!

I don’t have a classic or unusual car so it’s a good thing all legal vehicles are welcome (I stress legal because you’re not supposed to be riding your ATV’s on paved roads so don’t show up to the Rallye in your ATV!)

It starts at 11 AM (MUST arrive before noon) at Cauley Square (West side of US1 & 224 Street) and ends at 5Pm at the Redland Hotel in Homestead. In between there will be scheduled stops at some of the Redland’s better known attractions such as Robert Is Here, Schnebly Redland’s Winery, Fruit & Spice Park, Knaus Berry Farm and more!

To print a map of the route click here.

There is no fee to participate but bring some change for the stops along the way. There’s always something yummy calling out to you!

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Redland Festival This Weekend

January 11th, 2008 Categories: Entertainment

Sorry for the short notice, but I’ve been super busy selling houses these last two weeks!

Please try to get on over to the Fruit and Spice Park this weekend for the 33rd annual Redland Festival. It’s sure to please.

In addition to the usual fare of fruit, vendors, rich foods, exhibits and activities, this year they’ve been able to lure Dominic Gaudious to the festival. Gaudious is an instrumentalist who performed at the 1996 Olympics and has opened for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

According to Karen Esty, the event coordinator, Gaudious plays a mean guitar.

This picture is from last year’s festival. I kept my distance! Ha ha.

The Fruit and Spice Park is located at the corner of SW 248th Street & 187th Avenue in the Redland.

Admission is $6 for anyone 12 and older. Under 12 get in free.

The Festival is tomorrow and Sunday from 10AM – 5PM

Come on over and join the fun!

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Ruth Vander Zee Book Signing

November 23rd, 2007 Categories: Coral Gables, Entertainment, Southwest Dade

One of the many benefits I’ve gained by living in the Redland are the friends I’ve made. One such dear friend is Ruth Vander Zee.

Ruth is the author of critically acclaimed books, Erika’s Story, Mississippi Morning, Eli Remembers & Always With You.

Ruth will be having a book signing for Eli Remembers at Books and Books in Coral Gables this Sunday at 4:00 PM.

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet this talented writer and exceptional person. Speaking to Ruth is like sitting down to tea with an old friend from the very first time you speak with her.

• Ruth Vander Zee
• Eli Remembers
• Sunday, 11/25/07 4:00PM
• Books & Books
• 265 Aragon Avenue
• Coral Gables, FL
• 305.442.4408

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