Stories written by Gabriela Lambertus

Manager works hard to keep Pinecrest atop ‘quality list’

Manager works hard to keep Pinecrest atop ‘quality list’

Village Manager Yocelyn Galiano Gomez’ second year in office is well underway. Since her appointment in the summer of 2011, the Village has been recognized for transparency and efficiency, including the distinction of having Pinecrest being named by the South Florida Business Journal as “Best in South Florida for Quality of Life.” Gomez is an [...]

Cirque du Soleil returns to Miami with new production

Cirque du Soleil returns to Miami

Cirque du Soleil returns to Miami with TOTEM, a new Big Top production. Written and directed by Robert Lepage, TOTEM premieres on Jan. 10, 2013 for a limited engagement under the blue and yellow Big Top at its new Miami location — next to Sun Life Stadium, Lot 14. Since its world premiere in 2010, [...]

Susan Fox Rosellini appointed as exec. director of MJHS Foundation

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Miami Jewish Health Systems has appointed Susan Fox Rosellini as the nonprofit’s new executive director of the MJHS Foundation and chief development officer. In her role, Fox Rosellini will utilize her extensive development leadership experience while overseeing the creation of fundraising campaigns, outreach programs and overall development of the organization. “Miami Jewish Health Systems is [...]

Walk to End Alzheimer’s event slated for Oct. 27

The Alzheimer’s Association will host its yearly Miami-Dade Walk to End Alzheimer’s event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research on Oct. 27. The Southeast Florida Chapter is inviting Miami-Dade residents of all ages to unite and participate in the walk that will start at Merrick Park — across from Coral [...]

Adrienne Arsht Center announces The Donkey Show coming July 13

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The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., has announced the arrival of the renowned smash hit — The Donkey Show — a spectacular phenomenon that blends a crazy circus of disco music hits, go-go dancers, roller skaters, feathered divas and a full active bar becoming the ultimate party [...]

Cavalia is returning in March with an all new show, Odysseo

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Cavalia, whose horse-and-human production received standing ovations and critical acclaim in Miami in 2010, has announced that, in partnership with the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, it will make Miami its second U.S. tour stop for its all-new show. Set to open Mar. 13, 2012, Odysseo will be performed at [...]

Irish community invites everyone to annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival

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The South Florida Irish community invites everyone to join a traditional Celtic celebration at the 34th annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival from noon until 6 p.m., Saturday, Mar. 10, (the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day). The festival will take place at Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park, 2800 Ponce de Leon Blvd. in Coral Gables [...]

Cavalia is returning in March with an all new show, Odysseo

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Cavalia, whose horse-and-human production received standing ovations and critical acclaim in Miami in 2010, has announced that, in partnership with the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, it will make Miami its second U.S. tour stop for its all-new show. Set to open Mar. 13, 2012, Odysseo will be performed at [...]

JohnMartin’s celebrates grand reopening with new look, menu

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By Gabriela Lambertus.... Coral Gables landmark JohnMartin’s Irish Pub & Restaurant will unveil its newly renovated restaurant and menu with a series of Grand Reopening events, starting on Oct. 19. “We are inviting the public to celebrate JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant’s new look, taste and feel,” said owner Martin Lynch. “With these series of [...]

‘The Incredible Dogs Show’ debuts at Bicentennial Park

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By Gabriela Lambertus.... Miami will be host to talented world champion and “celebrity” dogs when “The Incredible Dogs Show” debuts for the first time in the U.S. Seen around the globe, this live touring production introduces audiences to an exciting canine show under the Big Top at Bicentennial Park. The Incredible Dogs Show will impress [...]

Museum conducts ribbon cutting to open Abraham Family Gallery

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By Gabriela Lambertus.... The Coral Gables Museum conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 9, to inaugurate the new Anthony R. Abraham Family Gallery, which was endowed through a $400,000 gift from the Anthony R. Abraham Family Foundation. The ribbon cutting was completed by Anthony R. Abraham in a fitting way to honor the philanthropist [...]

John Martin’s to host annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration

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By Gabriela Lambertus.... There is nowhere else to be on St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday, Mar. 17, than John Martin’s Restaurant and Irish Pub in Coral Gables. The pub hosts the biggest St. Patty’s Day party with ongoing live music beginning at 5 p.m., and the famous street party featuring three live bands, consecutively, along Salzedo [...]

St. Patrick’s Day Festival to take place Mar. 12

Dancers from the Breffni Academy of Dance to perform at annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival.

By Gabriela Lambertus.... The South Florida Irish Community invites everyone to join a traditional Celtic celebration at the 33rd annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival from high noon until 6 p.m., Saturday, Mar. 12, (the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day). The festival will take place at Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park 2800 Ponce de Leon [...]