The Florida Festivals and Events Association (FFEA), the state’s primary professional organization for producers, vendors, and sponsors of festivals, fairs and special events, recently announced the election of directors and officers for its Board of Directors. Leading the 2012 - 2013 FFEA Board of Directors as its Chair is Katherine Phillips-Chaplin, of the Coconut Grove [...]
Oct 15 2012 | Posted by
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By John Kiskinis.... Longtime community activist and Coconut Grove Arts Festival board member Thelma Gibson was presented with the Helen Miller “I Am Blessed” Award during the recent Dade Days celebration in Tallahassee. Ms. Gibson is a native Miamian and the widow of the late Rev. Canon Theodore Roosevelt Gibson. The award, which recognizes individuals [...]
Jun 29 2011 | Posted by
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By John Kiskinis.... Coconut Grove’s popular Snow Days kicks-off this December 4 with a host of activities planned for families to enjoy. Youngsters will have the chance to build snowmen, make snow angels and even launch a snowball or two as six tons of snow will transform Virginia Street into a winter wonderland. It runs [...]
Nov 3 2010 | Posted by
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By John Kiskinis.... A host of family-oriented events and activities during Labor Day weekend helped to attract thousands of visitors into the Grove. Several thousand people attended the traditional eleven-gallery First Saturday Gallery Walk. Highlighting the action-filled Sunday festivities was the 1-800-411-PAIN GREAT GROVE BED RACE, once again presented by the Grove Merchants Group. An [...]
Sep 20 2010 | Posted by
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