Pinecrest Gardens - January Events!

January Events are in Full Bloom!Featured This MonthSouth Motors 11th Annual Fine Arts Festival; South Motors Jazz Series; Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival at the Gardens; CCT-ART Opening; Family Friday; Cult Flick Friday; Live in Color Hip Hop Dance Company; Horticulture Lecture Series; Krafts-4-Kids; Live Like Bella Nights of Lights SAVE THE DATES FOR FESTIVALS, MOVIES AND PERFORMANCES AT SOUTH FLORIDA'S CULTURAL ARTS PARK

SOUTH MOTORS JAZZ SERIES Click on image for full season information Leon Foster ThomasSteel Pan Virtuoso in a Night of Tropical Splendor Saturday, January 11, 8:00 p.m. "Riveting, his artistry as unrivaled and his stage personality as dominant." -New York Amsterdam News Sammy He is one of the most dynamic talents out of the Caribbean. Hailing from Trinidad and Tobago, Leon "Foster" Thomas has already left an indelible mark in the music arena as a performer, recording artist and songwriter. Having performed for audiences worldwide, Leon is a unique force in modern jazz. To purchase tickets, click here! South Motors Gen-Next Jazz Click the image for details FIU Jazz Student ComboJanuary 12, 6:00 p.m. Join us for our newest jazz series celebrating the up and coming stars of tomorrow. FIU has, in recent years, become leaders in performing arts disciplines. Their emphasis on self-expression and experimentation fuels innovation and originality in instrumental performance, composition, and improvisation. The FIU Jazz Combo, Aldo Salvent - saxophone, Hal Roland - piano, Javier Arguello - bass, Jerry Jerome - drums will play original arrangements of original jazz tunes along with American Jazz Standards. This event is FREE to the public. For a full listing of the Gen Next Jazz performances click here. FEATURED FESTIVAL Click image for information South Motors Fine Arts Festival Saturday & Sunday, January 11 & 12 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Come to one of Florida's premiere juried art shows and enjoy an afternoon surrounded by spectacular visual arts in the most lush and luxurious setting. Amongst a generous representation of the best artists and artisans from the US and abroad-you will find the perfect piece of art for your home that includes painting, sculpture, mixed media and photography, or peruse a selection of original handcrafted jewelry or wearable art for yourself or significant other. Additionally there is always a great selection of delicious food, live music, and other activities for the entire family. Join us at the most beautiful art show amongst the winding paths and exotic foliage in this magical botanical garden. FREE ADMISSION--and overflow parking at Palmetto Senior High, Palmetto Middle School and Pinecrest Elementary with free shuttle service to the Gardens. Live Like Bella Nights of Lights Through January 6, 2014 6:00-9:00 p.m. Our second annual holiday light festival is coming to an end on January 6th. If you have not had the opportunity to join us for this brilliant and beautiful festival featuring over 60 different larger than life light installations, only a few days remain to witness the magic. Live Like Bella Nights of Lights runs from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and many of the evenings will be feature entertainment for children including pony rides and more. Celebrate the end of the holiday season in our tropical winter wonderland at Live Like Bella Nights of Lights. General admission is $5, children under 2 years old enter free. Click here for a schedule of activities and performances for the remainder of the event. FEATURED THEATRICAL EVENT Click on image for information. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival Friday, January 24-Sunday, January 26. “Pithier than Monty Python. Irresistible.” -New York Times If you like Shakespeare, you'll love this show. If you hate Shakespeare, you'll love this show!” -The Today Show “ROLLICKING, FAST-MOVING AND HILARIOUS!” -The Guardian Everything you need to know about William Shakespeare's works in one hilarious performance. Three actors take on all 37 plays in 97 minutes with outrageous humor, tons of props and audience participation!! Performances 1/24, 8:00 p.m., 1/25 8:00 p.m., 1/26, 3:00 p.m. Tickets: General Admission $20 Adults, $15 Seniors, $10 Students, Children under age 3 free, Group Rates Available FEATURED DANCE EVENT Live in Color Dance Collective Hip Hop Comes to the Gardens! Friday, January 31, 8:00 p.m. Founded in 1989, Live In Color Dance Collective (LICDC) is a culturally diverse dance company comprised of remarkably talented, captivating and vivacious individuals. The dance ensemble is a true representation of life as it displays a mixture of Caribbean, African, Latin, Urban cultures, as well as a diverse range of ages. Under the direction of Zedric Bembry, this Hip-Hop company has been able to attain well-deserved recognition dazzling the nation with their unique, crowd-pleasing performances. Tickets available at the Box Office on performance night. Price: $10 Adults $5 Students--Call for special student group rates 305-669-6990. MOVIES For information click the image Family Friday at the Gardens Happily N'Ever After Friday, January 10, 8:00 p.m.“…unexpectedly imaginative!” Tom Keogh The Seattle times Cinderella's wicked stepmother has tipped the balance of power toward the dark side in Fairy Tale Land, and now it's up to the put-upon princess to restore order and ensure that good triumphs in an animated adventure featuring the voices of Sarah Michelle Gellar, Freddie Prinze Jr., Sigourney Weaver, and George Carlin. Flashlight Tours begin at 7:00 p.m. and the movie begins about 8:00 p.m., and don't forget to bring your appetite for the best hotdogs and popcorn in town. General admission, $5 and children under 2 enter free Cult Film Friday GoodFellas Friday, January 17, 8:00 p.m. Click image for information "Brutal, stylish, hypnotic and addictive, GoodFellas remains Scorsese's best film."Glenn Abel Hollywood Reporter Martin Scorsese explores the life of organized crime with his gritty, kinetic adaptation of Nicolas Pileggi's best-selling Wiseguy, the true-life account of mobster and FBI informant Henry Hill. Set to a true-to-period rock soundtrack, the story details the rise and fall of Hill, a half-Irish, half-Sicilian New York kid who grows up idolizing the "wise guys" in his impoverished Brooklyn neighborhood. Goodfellas was rewarded with six Academy Award nominations including Best Picture; Pesci would walk away with Best Supporting Actor for his work. General admission $5. This movie is intended for an adult audience and is rated "R". FEATURED BENEFIT CONCERT Community Foundation of Pinecrest Benefit Jazz Concert Saturday, January 18, 7:00 p.m.This year the Community Foundation of Pinecrest's annual winter fundraiser will benefit the Palmetto Elementary School Performing Arts Program. Join us January 18th in the Banyan Bowl when children from the Palmetto Elementary School Chorus and Jazz Combo perform with Professional Musicians. Wine and hors' devours will be served from 7:00 - 8:00 in the Hibiscus Room, and the performance will take place thereafter. Tickets are $45.00 per person, and benefits the jazz music program at Palmetto Elementary. GARDENS GALLERY OPENING Art Through Process A Special Exhibit by CCT-A.R.T . CCT adopted the Artistic Realization Technology (A.R.T.) philosophy in 2005. The technique fulfills the CCT mission by allowing the total liberation of the creative being regardless of the physical limitations. The Gardens Gallery proudly supports and showcases these remarkable young artists in the month of January. Opening Reception is Wednesday, January 8th from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Experience this extraordinary exhibit, demonstration and celebrate Enabling Art. Additional demonstrations will be held during our Fine Arts Festival. HORTICULTURE Click on image for information Planting with Craig A Horticulture Workshop Wednesday, January 8, 10:00 a.m. Get in touch with your inner “green thumb” on January 8th when we will host a hands-on and up-close visit with native plants on the Pinecrest Gardens property. Gardens Horticulturist Craig Morell will take guests on a tour of the gardens to see dozens of native plants, see their advantages and shortcomings, and get a feel for the subtleties of native plant landscaping. Craig will cover a lot of territory, so please wear walking shoes and dress comfortably for an hour long tour, some of which will be off the beaten path. Guests will take home plants of selected plant species for their own gardens, armed with real-time knowledge of how to plant them and how the plants will enhance home gardens. The tour begins at 10 a.m. in the Hibiscus Room at Pinecrest Gardens. Fee is $10 per person and includes tour and take home plants. Classes are limited to 10 people so call early for reservation--305-669-6990. Farmers Market: Fresh Produce & More Sundays 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Click on image for information Best Market in South Florida" Miami New Times Pinecrest Gardens Farmers' Market operates Sundays from 9:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. every week. You'll find the season's best bounty of fruits, vegetables, honey, flowers, meats, cheese and specialty products throughout the year. The market represents a convergence of top local sustainable and organic farmers and food purveyors from the Miami area, Redlands, Homestead, Clewiston and Ft. Pierce. We are committed to the artisan food community and to fostering the values of that community at the Gardens' Farmers' Market. We envision the marketplace as a vibrant gathering of local farmers, artisan producers and independently owned and operated small local food businesses and to the customers they serve. PLEASE NOTE JANUARY 12 THE MARKET WILL RELOCATE TO SUNILAND PARK BECAUSE OF THE FINE ARTS FESTIVAL. Art Education Click image for full schedule Join us on Saturday, January 18th, 2:00-3:30 p.m. for Krafts 4 Kids; our wonderfully creative and educational arts and crafts class. It’s all about learning and it’s all about fun. Children ages 6-11 will journey into “Music & Nature” making joyful noise to celebrate the New Year using calabash and bamboo to create musical instruments. Each child will make a set of wind chimes to take home. Classes are limited to 20 children and the cost is $5 with all materials included in the price. Call for reservations in advance at 305-669-6990. COMING NEXT MONTH Click the image for information Siempre FlamencoPresented by...First Bank Florida Saturday, February 22, 8:00 p.m. "Flamenco Passion...Celia (is) a petite firebrand with flashing eyes and charismatic stage presence...exuberant and full of beautiful rhythmic shadings. Paco's guitar is pristine, unblemished...rendering a classical tour de force." Chicago Sun TimesPinecrest Gardens welcomes back for one night only one of the most coveted Flamenco Companies in the United States, Siempre Flamenco, led by husband and wife team, Paco and Celia Fonta. Now in its seventh year, Siempre Flamenco will take their emotionally charged art to the Banyan Bowl Stage for one night only along with their company of eight talented musicians and dancers. Experience the deepest feeling of Flamenco Song as it blends with the intricate fury of dance in a unique concert that will exhilarate and delight both young and old alike. Tickets $20 and $25, to purchase your seats today, click here.

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City of Coral Gables News!

THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2014 View, Climb & Explore! At The Big Toy Extravaganza Join the City of Coral Gables to celebrate this year's Big Toy Extrava­ganza taking place in front of City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way, on Saturday, January 11, 2014, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Children will have the opportunity to view, climb and explore all kinds of fun stuff. It's like a petting zoo for cars, trucks, and super-­sized and special­ized vehicles! "We are delighted to host this event again for the second year, continuing this new tradition of offering a free fun-filled time for the entire family," said Mayor Jim Cason. The Big Toy Extrava­ganza also features food trucks, face painting, arts and crafts, and inflatable rides and slides. For more information, call Parks and Recreation at 305-460-5600. • • • Fairchild’s GardenMusic Festival Brings Chamber Music To Life Set amongst the natural beauty of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, the chamber music ensemble Sixth Floor Trio takes up residence from January 9 to 19, 2014 for the second GardenMusic Festival. The festival pairs one of Coral Gables’ most beautiful settings with world-class music, bringing together talented musicians from around the world. The Sixth Floor Trio (Teddy Abrams, Harrison Hollingsworth, and Johnny Teyssier) and the 2014 GardenMusic guest artists will perform programs that range from jazz and classical to traditional folk, Broadway, and Latin jazz. Four evening performances, each creatively programmed around a unique theme, complemented by an evening of Broadway and a children’s concert, will round out this year’s festival. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road. For a festival schedule and more information, click here. • • • Solomon’s Fruit Festival Celebrate the Height of Winter Fruit Season As part of the Sundays on the Porch With George series, the historic Coral Gables Merrick House will celebrate the height of Florida’s winter fruit season with delicious family fun. The Solomon’s Fruit Festival, named after George Merrick’s father Solomon, takes place on Sunday, January 12, from 1-4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Join us for a cooking demonstration, tasting and talk by star chef Allen Susser, fruit trees and grafting seminar with Larry Schokman and Steve Pearson, decorating with fruit demonstration by Mario Fernandez plus local food artisans, fruit tree sales, fruit stand, fruit-infused beer and wine tastings, local artists painting en plein air, kids’ activities and games.  There will be Troop 7 flag raising and food trucks by Brother Jimmy’s Barbecue and Fireman Derek’s Key Lime pies. Docent-guided tours of the Merrick House will be available for a nominal fee. The Merrick House is located at 907 Coral Way. For more information, call the Historical Resources Department at 305-460-5093. • • • Free Admission For Seniors For “End of the Rainbow” Play Starting on Saturday, January 4, seniors living in Coral Gables can reserve free tickets, on a first-come, first-served basis, for the funny drama End of the Rainbow based on Judy Garland’s triumphant comeback. The free admission is for the January 22, 2 p.m. matinee performance at the Miracle Theatre, located at 280 Miracle Mile. The free ticket offer is part of the lease agreement between the City of Coral Gables and its tenant, Actors' Playhouse, an idea proposed by City Manager Pat Salerno. Residents ages 60 and over must come in person to the War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University Drive, to be placed on a reservation list after showing proof of residency and age. Tickets will then be available at the Playhouse's will-call window prior to each performance. There is a limit of 50 free admissions for each performance. Complimentary tickets will be available to an individual or household for only one show per season. If a patron accepts the ticket and does not show the day of the performance, the patron will have forfeited his one-time ticket offer for the season. For more information, call the Youth Center at 305-460-5600. • • • Open Stage Club Wins America’s Chef Competition Congratulations to the Open Stage Club, located at 2325 Galiano Street, for achieving the third place in the VIII America’s Chef Competition which took place recently in Miami Beach as part of the American Food and Beverage Show. In this two-day competition, national and international culinary teams battled for coveted positions of “Best Chef of the Americas.” The Competition was organized by the World Trade Center Miami in cooperation with the American Culinary Federation. Represented by Chef Nitza Mendoza, Open Stage Club was proud to bring home the third place medal for best American cuisine. • • • Bike Tour: It's Elementary, My Dear Martin With Martin Luther King Jr. Day coming up, the role of African-Americans in our local history is on the forefront of our minds. Did you know that Carver Elementary and Coral Gables Elementary were paired during public integration? Find out about our local history at the upcoming Gables Bike Tour “It’s Elementary, My Dear Martin,” scheduled for Sunday, January 19, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. starting at the Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue.  In the Coral Gables Elementary School exhibit, participants will see images of the first local integrated classroom before embarking on a ride to Coconut Grove to learn how the Bahamians of the oldest established community in Miami-Dade County contributed to the development of Coral Gables. The tour ends with a special event at the Peacock Garden Cafe.  Gables Bike Tours are presented by the Coral Gables Museum and Bike Walk Coral Gables. Gables Bike Tours are powered by Voss Water. Bike rentals and helmets (required for children under 16) are available at No Boundaries by calling 305-444-3206. Cost is $10 for general public; $5 for Museum members and children under 12. Space is limited so please RSVP by calling 305-603-8067. Unless otherwise noted, tours are for children over 10 years old, and who are able to ride up to eight miles at 10 mph. ——