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May 22, 2013 – December 18, 2013

Backgammon in Coral Gables

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What: Backgammon. Play live games and tournaments. When: Every Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. (tournaments start at 7:00 p.m.) Where: The 19th Hole Bar & Grill, Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Start: May 22, 2013 6:00 pm
End: December 18, 2013 6:00 pm
Venue: Biltmore Hotel, 19th Hole Bar and Grill
Phone: 305-669-5260
Address:
1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, 33134, United States
Cost: Free

May 25, 2013

18th Annual Baptist Heath Tour of the Gables 5K

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The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce will host its 18th annual Baptist Health Tour of The Gables 5k during Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 7:30 AM. The much anticipated race will take runners on a scenic tour of beautiful Coral Gables, beginning at Merrick Park across from City Hall.

Start: May 25, 2013 7:30 am
End: May 25, 2013 10:00 am
Venue: Merrick Park
Address:
405 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables, FL, 33134, United States
Cost: $30 pre-registration for adults; $35 day of race

May 25, 2013 – May 26, 2013

Orchids in the Park - 2013

15th annual orchid sale by OrchidMania South Florida. Great plants, great prices, for a great cause. Beautiful orchids of all kinds – proceeds benefit the Pediatric AIDS program at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Free admission. 10 am – 5 pm both days. Dante Fascell Park, 8600 SW 57 Ave. (Red Road), South Miami. For more info call 305-667-2992 or go online at www.orchidmania.org

Start: May 25, 2013 10:00 am
End: May 26, 2013 5:00 pm
Venue: Dante Fascell Park
Phone: 305-667-2992
Address:
8600 SW 57 Ave. (Red Road), South Miami, FL, United States
Cost: Free

Fine Arts Concert Series

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Two renowned artists come together in this Fine Arts Concert. Drummer and educator at The Julliard School, Carl Allen performs, and visual artist Berry Van Boekel will feature works from his collection.

Start: May 25, 2013 7:30 pm
End: May 25, 2013 11:00 pm
Venue: WDNA Jazz Gallery
Phone: 305-662-8889
Address:
2921 Coral Way, Miami, FL, 33145, United States
Cost: $50, $25

May 26, 2013

Orchestra Miami Performs Oceanophony at Miami Science Museum

Children and their families are invited to plunge into a world of undersea wonders with Oceanophony, merging beautiful music and science! In this piece by award-winning composer Bruce Adolphe, performed by eight musicians from Orchestra Miami, conducted by Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi and with visual images by Michael Greenberg, children will learn about undersea life, coral reefs, biodiversity and more through music and poems. Attendees will discover answers to questions such as: What happens when you poke a pufferfish? Do seahorses mate for life? What exactly is a cleaning station? Is marine snow cold?

Start: May 26, 2013 4:15 pm
End: May 26, 2013 6:30 pm
Venue: Miami Science Museum
Phone: 3056464200
Address:
3280 South Miami Avenue , Miami, FL, 33129, United States
Cost: Museum Admission: Adults: $14.95 / Seniors(62+):$10.95 / Students w/ID & Children 3-12: $10.95 Children 2 & under: Free

May 28, 2013

Tuesday May 28th, Morton's North Miami National Hamburger Day!!

$7 Hamburger* in Bar from 5pm – 10pm on 5/28 ONLY. Pair it with a glass of Canyon Road Cabernet Sauvignon for $6 more.
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<p>*Not valid at San Francisco, New York, Anaheim, Honolulu or international locations.

Start: May 28, 2013 5:00 pm
End: May 28, 2013 10:00 pm
Venue: National Hamburger Day
Address:
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Cost: $700

May 29, 2013

Event Planners Network

La Jolla 5.29.13 Meeting

Event Planners Network  is complimentary for Event Planners, Party Planners and Event Coordinators. Network with other Event Planners, grow and expand your business at La Jolla Ballroom. Info: 786-487-8488 RSVP www.varonaevents.com

Start: May 29, 2013 6:00 pm
End: May 29, 2013 8:00 pm
Venue: La Jolla Ballroom
Phone: 786-487-8488
Address:
301 Alcazar Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, 33134, United States
Cost: Free

June 1, 2013

Frame your High School diploma for Free!!!!

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Frame your High School diploma absolutely free!! Includes 1 inch black frame, regular glass, and a sawtooth for hanging. Valid with an authentic high school diploma from any Miami-Dade high school. No purchase necessary. Limit one per person. Graduate or family member must be present.  Promotion runs from June 1, 2013 and ends August 31, 2013.

Date: June 1, 2013
Venue: Frames USA & Art Gallery
Phone: 786-879-1668
Address:
6822 SW 40th Street, Miami, FL, 33155, United States
Cost: Free

June 1, 2013 – June 3, 2013

76th Annual Royal Poinciana Fiesta

Tropical Flowering Tree Society Presents

76th Annual Royal Poinciana Fiesta

Miami’s Oldest Continuous Running Festival

 

 

Saturday,  June 1,  2013

 

8:30 AM:

Tree planting:

Meet at24th Ave. on the west side of US 1 in Coconut Grove.  Park on the street on 27th Ave. Bring hat, gloves, and a shovel if you have one.  We will plant additional flowering trees and shrubs along the Metrorail right-of-way.  Volunteers must be 18 or over.  Sponsored by Tropical Flowering Tree Society and TREEmendous Miami.   For information, contact Steve Pearson at 305-259-8006.

                 

Sunday, June 2

 

Gate opens at 11:30 am

Bring a picnic lunch and explore the Kampong, former home of David Fairchild, located at 4013 Douglas Road, Coconut Grove.

 

1:00 pm

Boarding for a narrated, air-conditioned bus tour of the area’s most dazzling royal poincianas and other exceptional trees.  Reservations are required--limited seating!  For reservations call Carol Vannoorbeeck at 305-258-1086.  The fee is $25 per person.

 

Tours will be narrated by Larry Schokman, Director Emeritus of the Kampong; and Steve Pearson, Director of the Gifford Arboretum at UM.  Both men are founders and former presidents of the Tropical Flowering Tree Society.  Refreshments will be served after the tour at the Kampong.

 

Monday, June 3

 

6:30 pm

Reception in the garden house at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables.  Use the south entrance.

 

7:00 pm

First of two tram tours of the Garden.  Inside, enjoy the jazz music of Joe Donato, and take the opportunity to purchase works from our talented artists.  The 76th Poinciana Queen and her Court will be announced and presented with scholarship funds.  Learn the winner of the Larry Schokman book award, presented to a community member exemplifying the Tropical Flowering Tree Society’s goal to “Color the Horizon.”  Join us for wine and cheese, the famous royal poinciana punch, and cake.

 

Admission to this evening event is free for tfts members.  A $5.00 fee will be charged to non-members.

 

Help us celebrate the beginning of summer with these fun events planned for the entire community!

Start: June 1, 2013 8:30 am
End: June 3, 2013 10:00 pm
Venue: The Kampong & Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Phone: 305-389-5404
Address:
4013 Douglas Rd. and 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coconut Grove and Coral Gables, FL, 33133, United States
Cost: Varies

June 12, 2013

Monster Madness (Kids and Teens)

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We will have great fun learning some basic hand stitches while we create a different Stuffed Felt Monster in every class. Customize your creation to make it one-of-a-kind. This is a great class for the beginning sewer and is for ages 11-17. This is the first class in a series of 3. Can't make it to all three classes? No worries! Classes are priced individually so you may take one class or all three.

Start: June 12, 2013 2:00 pm
End: June 12, 2013 5:00 pm
Venue: Spark My Creativity
Phone: (786) 227-6874
Address:
11511 S. Dixie Hwy, Pinecrest, FL, 33156, United States
Cost: $38