Commissioner sponsors film screening for residents
CORAL GABLES – Coral Gables residents are invited to attend a free screening of the acclaimed 1973 film “The Sting” on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Coral Gables Art Cinema.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone for this month’s showing of ‘The Sting’ at the Coral Gables Art Cinema,” Commissioner Kirk R. Menendez said in an email statement. The movie, set in September 1936 and starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford and Robert Shaw, is about two grifters who team up to con a mob boss.
The screening, part of the “A Saturday at the Cinema” series sponsored the commissioner and the Anthony R. Abraham Foundation, runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the cinema, 260 Aragon Ave., in Coral Gables.
“Our monthly movie events were started as a way to bring our community together, offering an opportunity for neighbors to connect, relax and enjoy a classic film.”
The screenings come with complimentary drinks and popcorn, thanks to the Coral Gables Community Foundation.
The films are intended for adults 30 years old and older, Menendez said. Tickets are available online at www.playgables.com. More information can be found at https://www.coralgables.com/events/saturday-cinema.
Two other screenings are scheduled this year on Oct. 26 for “The Exorcist” and Dec. 28 for “The Shawshank Redemption.”
— Allie Litzinger
Volunteer for Key Biscayne beach cleanup
KEY BISCAYNE — In partnership with Ocean Conservancy, the Village of Key Biscayne will conduct a beach cleanup Sunday morning, Sept. 29, at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park.
The three-lhour cleanup begins at 9 a.m. in Area A of the park and will involve volunteers picking up debris off the sand to prevent it from floating off into the ocean and polluting the water.
The effort is part of the Ocean Conservancy’s 39th Annual International Ocean Cleanup, billed as the world’s largest beach and waterway cleanup. Ocean Conservancy has been sponsoring the cleanups since 1986. Its cleanups have removed more than 385 million pounds of trash from beaches and waterways around the globe, making it the world’s largest beach and waterway cleanup in the world, the organization says.
Bill Baggs cleanup volunteers will receive a free breakfast, cleanup supplies, water bottles and T-shirts. Registration is available on EventBrite. Free parking will be adjacent to the pavilion in beach access Area A.
The park is located at 1200 Crandon Blvd. in Key Biscayne.
— Daniel Braz
Enjoy the sound of jazz at Pinecrest Gardens
PINECREST — A free concert showcasing the musical talents of the Jazz Education Community Coalition and other performers will take place Sunday, Sept. 29, at Pinecrest Gardens.
“Groovin’ on a Sunday Afternoon” is presented by the coalition, whose members will perform along with a musical lineup that includes the New World School of the Arts, Young Musicians Unite and Kuyayky.
The coalition, a community-based artistic network for young people interested in jazz, has performed at notable venues and events such as the Art Deco Festival, South Dade Cultural Arts Center, Hollywood’s Art Walk, Olympia Theater and Dade County Auditorium, where they opened for renowned musician and composer Paquito D’Rivera.
The two-hour concert begins at 3 p.m. at Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Road in Pinecrest.
For more information on the event or the coalition, email organizer Nicole Yarling- knickee@bellsouth.net or call 561-866-6326; https://www.jeccbootcamp.org/join-us
— Jaya Williams
Extra, extra! Eat all about it
LITTLE HAVANA — A tasty mojito and Cuban pastries are two of the highlights of the popular Little Havana Food and Cultural Tour that takes place several times a day in once of Miami’s most culturally iconic neighborhoods.
Sponsored by Miami Culinary Tours, the tour offers participants a chance to experience Cuban culture, history and food during a 2 1/2hour, half-mile experience down Calle Ocho, the celebrated street of the Cuban exile community.
The group visits eight restaurants to sample culinary favorites, from cafecitos and mojitos to empanadas and pastelitos, at family-owned restaurants such as El Pub Restaurant, PC Bakery and Ball & Chain. In between the food stops, participants visit cultural community landmarks. The tour even features a stop at a cigar factory where an expert “tocedor” rolls a cigar for the group.
The Little Havana tour is one of four food tours that have been offered since 2010 by Miami Culinary Tours. The three other tours take place in the Miami Design District, Wynwood and South Beach. The tours run throughout the day in groups of up to 14 guests. Costs are $69.99 for adults and $49.99 for children.
To schedule the Little Havana tour, go to https://www.miamiculinarytours.com/tour/little-havana-food-tour/ and to receive additional information
–Brandon Blanco
City seeks residents’ input on climate threat assessments
WEST MIAMI — West Miami is encouraging residents to learn more about a $55,000 grant awarded by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to help the city assess and address climate threats.
A meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 1, will provide information on the West Miami Comprehensive Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan, which officials say will help the city know more about residents’ experiences with severe weather. These discussions, which began with a meeting in June, will help the city chart its resilience and sustainability efforts.
The meeting takes place at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, in city hall commission chambers, 901 SW 62nd Ave.
More information is available by calling the city’s grant manager, Jenny Polynice-Hall, at 786-991-9068 or emailing her at dhall@cithofwestmiami.org
–Vanessa Bonilla
King Mango Strut Parade theme to be revealed
COCONUT GROVE — The King Mango Strut Parade is coming back for another year, and its theme and poster for the 41st installment will be unveiled at Barracuda Taphouse and Grill on Wednesday, Oct.2.
The event, which takes place 6 to 9 p.m., 3035 Fuller St. in the Grove, will feature artwork designed for the strut by Sofia del Rivero of Art Box Miami.
Originally conceived as a parody of the King Orange Bowl Jamboree Parade, the King Mango Strut has become a beloved Coconut Grove tradition that celebrates Miami’s quirks and notable events from the past year.
The parade was canceled in 2002 after 62 years as a New Year’s Eve tradition in downtown Miami, but the Orange Bowl football game continues and so does the King Mango Strut Parade, which attracts more than 10,000 spectators and participants each year. The upcoming strut begins at 2 p.m. Jan. 5 at Commodore Plaza and Main Highway in the Grove.
For more information about the theme and poster unveiling at the Barracuda Taphouse and Grill, visit this website.
–Noah Gulley
PAWS pet event resumes at The Underline following summer break
BRICKELL — Furry friends and their owners are invited to a free day of activities, treats, animal welfare information and a festive Halloween contest on Saturday, Oct. 5. at The
Underline in Brickell.
PAWS (Promoting Animal Welfare Saturdays) is a partnership with Brickell Magazine, Miami Dade County Animal Services, Friends of Miami Animals Foundation and Friends of The Underline. The monthly PAWS events include programming that fosters animal socialization, community interaction and opportunities to support local animal welfare organizations such as the Miami Dade County Animal Services.
The October event, which runs 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., is the first following a summer recess when there was no programming from July through September. Participants can dress up their pets for Halloween and a chance to win prizes, including dog training sessions.
Check-in for the event will be located at The Underline Brickell Backyard Soundstage Plaza, sponsored by Florida Power & Light on Southwest Eighth Street and Southwest First Avenue in Miami. Attendees should arrive 10 minutes prior to the event. All dogs must be leashed from arrival to departure.
The event can be accessed via Metrorail, biking or walking. Parking is available at Brickell City Centre or at Publix in the Mary Brickell Village.
Visit EventBrite to register for the event. Call 305-854-2800 or email info@fomapets.org for more information.
—Dara Karadsheh
