Best Bets of What to Do This Month
WONDERING WHERE TO GO IN THE GABLES? HERE IS OUR SELECTION FOR THIS MONTH
Viva La Musica!
Photo by Alberto Romeu
The Havana Music Hall continues to woo audiences with a fantastic musical score by Richard Kagan, as it tells the story of a Cuban family torn apart by the coming of the Cuban revolution on New Year’s Day, 1959. A universal tale of love, hope and redemption that tugs at the heart strings while making you want to dance in the aisles. At the Miracle Theater.
All That Glitters
The Night Garden is an illuminated playground at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens from Nov. 23 to Jan. 6. The interactive experience blends abstract lighting, 3D projection mapping, video, sculptures, motion sensory installations and more to project everything from fairylands to talking trees. Tickets are $28 for adults, $20 for children under 10. Nightly 6-10 p.m., till 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
Open Doors
Photo by Carmel Brantley
The Villagers is a volunteer group dedicated to saving the history of Coral Gables, South Miami and Coconut Grove. Among their early “saves” were Douglas Entrance, the Biltmore Hotel, and Merrick House. Each year they raise money with a historic House Tour. This year’s is on Dec. 1, in South Miami and Coral Gables. For details go to www.thevillagersinc.org.
Swims with the Fish
Anyone who wishes to see what sea rise could mean for South Florida, and specifically for Coral Gables, needs to attend Miami Drowning: A Depiction of Miami’s Future. This collection of photo collages by environmental artist Alan Sonfist opens Nov. 16 at the Coral Gables Museum, and depicts various local venues under the rising waters. Scary stuff, unless you’ve got gills.
Here Comes Santa
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Christmas tree-lighting ceremony in the courtyard of the Shops at Merrick Park. Hosted by Mayor Raul Valdes-Fauli and Belkys Nerey of Channel 7 News, the event will include performances by the UM Frost School of Music Carolers and Miami Royal Ballet – and a special appearance by Santa Claus. Thursday Nov. 15, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Starry, Starry Night
Earlier this year, before the Umbrella Sky project, what brought people to the newly completed Giralda Plaza was its Night Under the Stars event. Now, this six-month series returns. On the first Friday of each month from November 2018 to April 2019, the Plaza will have live entertainment from 7 pm until midnight, with 18 cafes and restaurants open, most with outdoor seating.
