MDPLS Library News! - January 213

MIAMI-DADE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM NOW OFFERSDOWNLOADABLE MUSIC FROM THEIR WEBSITE! Listen to popular, classic and Top 40 artists right now for free!  Library card holders can download up to three songs a week for free! The Library System now offers access to more than three million songs including Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists. The Freegal™ Music Service allows us the chance to increase the size and diversity of its collection by offering access to more than 10,000 music labels from 65 different countries. Registered card holders can download a select number of Freegal Music tracks in the MP3 format at no cost. The Freegal Music Service offers free mobile apps for registered cardholders. Apps are available in the Apple® App Store and Google Play®.  Sony Music’s incredibly expansive and popular catalog offers music for all tastes, for more information call 305.375.5180 or visit the eBooks & More page to start downloading today!

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS Everyone is invited to join the Miami-Dade Public Library System as it celebrates Black History Month! Enjoy African drumming and dancing, learn about the words and world of poet Langston Hughes and hear musician Reggie Paul’s music which explores the many styles of African American song. Teens, ages 12-19, are invited to part in the 5th Annual Teen Photography contest which runs through February 9. The contest challenges teens to get behind the lens to capture some aspect of African American culture in Miami-Dade County. Categories include: Architecture; Art and Lifestyle. Prizes will be awarded for the top three finishers. For more information about these programs, and for a complete listing of events, click on Calendar of Events.

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IF ARE YOU 55+ THEN WE WANT YOU TO GET SOCIAL @ THE LIBRARY! The Library’s New Lifetime Living through Art Series offers drawing, quilting, photography and more!  The Miami‑Dade Public Library System is looking for adults 55 and older to get social and creative during its new Lifetime Living through Art for Older Adults series. Lifetime Living through Art is a series of workshops featuring drawing, quilting, photography, painting and jewelry making. The workshops are free and will be taught by local artists. Sponsored by the MetLife Foundation Creative Aging Libraries Project, the program is made possible by a grant from the MetLife Foundation in partnership with the Library System, Lifetime Arts Inc. and American Library Association's Public Programs Office. Interested adults must be able to commit to attending all of sessions and should contact the branch to register. At the end of each workshop, participants will showcase their creations during a culminating exhibition. Registration now open for the following workshops: Creative Photography with Mikelle Moore This series will teach various aspects of photography including composition, style and perspective.Thursdays • 2 p.m. February 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 11.Arcola Lakes Branch Library • 8240 NW 7 Ave. • 305.694.2707 Gems in the Garden with Betsey Bystock Participants will learn how to create handmade jewelry.Tuesdays • 2 p.m. March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 9, 16, 23.North Dade Regional Library • 2455 NW 183 St. • 305-625-6424 Elements and Style of Drawing with Vanessa Garcia Students will learn basic still life and figure drawing.Saturdays •10 a.m. March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27 and May 4, 11, 18West Dade Regional Library • 9445 Coral Way • 305-553-1134

City of Coral Gables News!

Jazz In The Gables Begins Today At Lunchtime!

Back by popular demand for the third year in a row is Jazz in the Gables, a free lunchtime jazz concert series held on the Plaza of the Coral Gables Museum located on Salzedo Street, two blocks north of Miracle Mile. The concerts begin today January 16 at 12:15 p.m. and continue every Wednesday until March 27th. Grammy-winning saxo­phon­ist, composer and arranger Felipe Lamoglia is today’s act, bringing the rhythms of Afro-Cuban and Brazilian jazz fusion. Take a break from your work routine and come enjoy some music and purchase a box lunch from Catering by Lovables which will be available for sale on-site every week. Performing on Wednesday, January 23 will be Sabado Gigante’s guitarist Lindsey Blair. This event is a collaboration of the City of Coral Gables, the Coral Gables Museum, the Business Improvement District, the Miami Jazz Coop, and civic sponsors HBO Latin America and Vizcaino, Gitlin & Zomerfeld, LLP. For more information, click here.

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Brazilian Culture Comes To Coral Gables

Have you ever wanted to learn Portuguese? Participate in exciting Brazilian cultural festivals? Or eat pão de queijo? Now you can in downtown Coral Gables. In its newly opened location at 300 Aragon Avenue, Suite 250, the Brazil-USA Cultural Center of Florida (CCBU) is bringing the heartbeat of Brazil to Coral Gables by offering a unique mix of cultural and community outreach programs. “The Brazil-USA Cultural Center of Florida is a welcome addition to the City of Coral Gables and an important point of contact for the Brazilian community in South Florida,” said Coral Gables Mayor Jim Cason. The CCBU is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and preserve Brazilian culture and strengthen ties between Brazil and South Florida. Located in the same suite as the Italian cultural center, Società Dante Alighieri, the CCBU adds to the variety of international programming already available in Coral Gables. “For 15 years, we have focused on forging strong community partnerships and enriching cultural experiences,” said Adriana Sabino, President of the CCBU. “We are delighted to be in Coral Gables to continue building both cultural and economic relationships between Brazil and the City Beautiful.” Brazil is Florida’s largest trading partner, and it has a strong economic influence in the region. According to the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, Miami welcomed approximately 362,050 Brazilian visitors in the first half of 2012, the largest group from any single Latin American country.  For more information, click here.

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Passports & Farmers Market Open
Every Saturday Through March 23

Want to enjoy your Saturday mornings but also want to get some errands done? If you’re looking to apply for or renew a passport, you don’t have to go too far from the Coral Gables Farmers Market, now being held every Saturday morning, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. in front of City Hall. The Coral Gables Passport Acceptance Facility in the Office of the City Clerk, located on the first floor of City Hall will also open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. until March 23, 2013. The Farmers Market features live music, just-picked produce, baked goods and a variety of plants for sale. Tai Chi classes begin at 8 a.m., followed by gardening workshops at 9 a.m., cooking demonstrations at 10 a.m. and children activities beginning at 11 a.m. To view the weekly Farmers Market schedule, click here. The Passport Acceptance Facility at City Hall offers a convenient no-appointment service, including passport photos. For additional information, call the City Clerk’s Office at 305-460-5351.

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New Art For The New Year Exhibit
At The Coral Gables Museum Opens January 30

For the first time ever, the best works from 11 different Coral Gables galleries will be featured under one roof at the Coral Gables Museum’s new exhibit “New Art for the New Year,” January 30 through February 7, 2013. This exhibit, which begins with an opening night reception on Wednesday, January 30 at 7 p.m., is curated by Denise Gerson, former Associate Director of the Lowe Art Museum. For more than 30 years, Coral Gables art galleries have defined Latin American, European and Contemporary art in South Florida. The Gables art scene, home of the original “Gallery Night,” is not simply a tradition, but part of the City’s character. Participating galleries featuring a variety of select Latin American, Cuban, European and American paintings, mixed-media and sculptural works include ArtSight Gallery, ArtSpace Virginia Miller, The Americas Collection, Casa Turquesa, Ca’ D’Oro Gallery, Cernuda Fine Art Gallery, Collage Gallery - Fundación Artistas Unidos, H. Benitez Fine Art Gallery, Jorge M. Sori Fine Art, JSK Architectural Group, and Klara Chavarria Contemporary Art. The Coral Gables Museum is located at 285 Aragon Avenue in Downtown Coral Gables.

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Coral Gables Residents Invited To Free Lecture

As part of the 20-year Development Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and the University of Miami, Coral Gables residents are invited to attend the lecture by Temple Grandin, professor of Animal Science of Colorado State University and one of the world’s most accomplished and well known adults with autism. The lecture takes place on Thursday, January 31 at 7 p.m. at the Bank United Center, 1245 Dauer Drive in Coral Gables. In 2010, Grandin was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential People of the Year. The 2010 HBO movie based on her life, starring Claire Danes, received seven Emmy Awards. Tickets are now being distributed in person on a first-come, first-served basis at the War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University Drive.  Residents must show proof of residential address. Tickets are limited to four per household. For additional information, contact the Parks and Recreation Division at 305-460-5600.

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Enjoy An Evening On Aragon

As the milder winter season approaches and the outdoors are even more en­joyable, why not join us for a leisurely stroll – this time, with a purpose. The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce once again celebrates the diverse arts and culture community in Coral Gables with the annual Evening On Aragon to be held on Wednesday, January 23 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by Gibraltar Private Bank Trust. Known as the arts epicenter of The City Beautiful, Aragon Avenue boasts such important cultural icons as the Coral Gables Art Cinema, BooksBooks, Societa Dante Alighieri and the Coral Gables Museum. The stroll begins at the Coral Gables Art Cinema, then continues to Societa Dante Alighieri and to the Coral Gables Museum where participants can view the latest exhibits. Light refreshments and wine will be served. Cost is $20 for Chamber members; $30 for non-members and guests. For more information, click here.

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Realtors Can Learn All About Coral Gables
At Showcase Brunch & Learn

The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce will host its Realtor Showcase Brunch & Learn on Friday, January 25 at 10 a.m. at the Miami Association of Realtors Office, 245 Alcazar Avenue. The Chamber invites all realtors and guests to come out and hear from our public and private schools, our City leaders and department heads in the Office of Development Services (Jane Tompkins) & Economic Sustainability (Cynthia Birdsill). Realtors will also learn information on the amenities that make Coral Gables the one-and-only City Beautiful. Cost is $25 for Chamber and Miami Association Realtor members; $30 for non-members. The fee includes mimosas and brunch. This event is presented in partnership with the City of Coral Gables and is sponsored by Home Financing Center, with US Century Bank, Miami Association of Realtors, Strock & Tanner Mortgage Corp. and Second Chance Credit as supporting sponsors.  For more information, call 305-446-1657.

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Tour Of Kitchens To Raise Funds
For Community Foundation

On Saturday, January 26, the Coral Gables Community Foundation will host its Fourth Annual Tour of Kitchens to raise funds for the Coral Gables Senior High School Culinary Arts Program and the foundation. Eight of Coral Gables' finest private home kitchens will be open to the public and will offer food tastings, table setting displays, and home-related merchandise. The Tour begins any time from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and features breakfast bites, coffee, and mimosas at Snaidero kitchens + design showroom, 4110 Ponce de Leon Boulevard. At check in, participants will be given a program booklet containing a self-guided tour map. The tour finishes at Books & Books outdoor courtyard, 265 Aragon Avenue, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. featuring champagne, a wide array of desserts, a display on kitchen trends, and cookbook authors who will be on hand to mingle and to sign books. Tickets are $50 per person. For more information, call 305-446-9670.

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Whitefly Continues To Affect Plants In The City

Please be on the lookout for a pesky insect that may be affecting the plants in your neighborhood. The Rugose Spiraling Whitefly continues to affect plants such as gumbo limbo, black olive, Brazilian pepper, live oak and mangos. This insect is a different whitefly than the one causing defoliation and branch dieback of ficus in South Florida. The actual effect of an infestation on the health of a plant is unknown; however, whiteflies in general can cause plant decline, defoliation and branch dieback. The most noticeable symptoms of an infestation of this whitefly are the abundance of the white, waxy material covering the leaves and also excessive sooty mold. Please monitor your plants for early signs of an infestation because it will be easier to manage the pest before it causes major damage. If you have an infestation on a tree, be sure ;to search nearbytrees as well because this whitefly feeds on many types of trees. Washing plants off with water can be an effective tool to help manage whiteflies for small infestations or small plants. Should you notice an infestation on a City tree, contact the Community Services Department, Public Service Division at 305-460-5135 for an evaluation and possible treatment. To read more about this new infestation of whitefly and what to do to protect your plants, click here.

Pinecrest Gardens - January Events

January Events are in Full Bloom!
A Happy and Healthy New Year To All Featured This MonthJazz at Pinecrest Gardens; Fine Arts Festival; Shakespeare; Chick Flick Friday; Family Friday; Horticulture Lecture Series; Gardens Gallery; Botanical Arts & Crafts; Calligraphy Classes; Farmers Market; 46 Nights of Lights

FEATURED MUSIC EVENT Maria Rivas Saturday, January 26, 8:00 p.m.

Click on image for full season Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens presents Venezuela’s premier contemporary vocalist, Maria Rivas and her extraordinary jazz quartet. Maria's unique sound is an intoxicating combination of Caribbean and European strains with just the right splash of Brazilian and Latin Jazz. Critics hail her voice as “seductive…some of the most exotic, sensuous and beautiful music your ears will have the pleasure of enjoying.” See her in concert for one night only. For tickets click here.

FEATURED FESTIVAL 10th Annual Fine Arts Festival Saturday & Sunday, January 26 & 27, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Click the image for details Come join us for one of Florida's premiere juried art shows, Pinecrest Gardens Fine Arts Festival. Enjoy an afternoon surrounded by spectacular visual arts in the most lush and luxurious setting. You can buy or just browse the booths featuring some of the best artists and artisans in South Florida and beyond, with works that include paintings, photography, sculpture, original jewelry, mixed media and more. It's a treat for your senses...good food, fun for kids, live music and a day at your favorite Garden with free admission for all.

FEATURED THEATRICAL EVENT William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night

Click on image for performance schedule Shakespeare Miami’s hilarious new production of Twelfth Night tells the tale of a shipwreck and separated twins, cross-dressing lovers, lovesick lotharios, social climbing servants and possibly the greatest practical joke ever played. Director, Colleen Stovall pairs Shakespeare’s accessible language and broad humor with the red hot jazz of the roaring twenties to make an irresistible comedic event. Featuring a full cast, period music, song and dance, the production is fast paced, family friendly and funny. There will be seven performances for the general public between January 11th - 20th and you can only obtain guaranteed seating with a $5 advanced ticket.

46 Nights of Lights A Holiday Light Festival Nightly, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Click on image for information This brilliant and beautiful festival featuring over 60 glittering and larger than life light installations will soon come to an end, but you have until January 6th to see this stunning show from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. each night until then. January 4th & 5th Miami Children's Theater will be performing excerpts from Thoroughly Modern Millie at 7:00 p.m. in the Banyan Bowl as an extra added attraction. This is your last chance to celebrate the season in our tropical winter wonderland. General Admission is $5, children under 2 enter free.

Chick Flick Friday Music & Lyrics January 4, 8:00 p.m.

Click image for information It’s an evening of live music while sipping a glass of wine and a movie under the stars. This month we’re featuring Music & Lyrics. When the hottest pop-queen on the charts asks a has-been '80s pop sensation (Hugh Grant) to write her a song, he grabs for another chance at stardom. Problem: Alex writes music, but he can't write words. Enter Sophie Fisher (Drew Barrymore), his beguiling and quirky plant lady, who has a green thumb for lyrics and together, they go after songwriting success, discovering along the way that if you want to write the perfect love song, it helps to fall in love. Steven Hunter of the Washington Post quotes “Grant and Barrymore are great together, and the movie has both zing and song.” Gates open at 6:30 p.m. for live, unplugged guitar, refreshments, and our film begins at 8:00 p.m. Admission $5.

Gardens Gallery presents: Art Through Process A Special Exhibit by CCT-ART Gardens Gallery

Click image for information 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 Friday, January 11th from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Experience this extraordinary exhibit, demonstration and celebrate Enabling Art. Additional demonstrations will be held during our Fine Arts Festival.

Family Friday at the Gardens The Smurfs Friday, January 25, 8:00 p.m.

For information click the image Family Fridays continue with The Smurfs. When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world into New York City. Diva Valez of the Diva review quotes “clever and heartwarming…The Smurfs is an unexpected pleasure that's a lot of fun for the entire family.” This wonderful animated film features the voices of Hank Azaria, Sophia Vergara and Neil Patrick. Flashlight tours at 7:00 & 7:30 p.m., the movie begins about 8:00 p.m. and we serve the best hotdogs and popcorn in town. General admission is $5, children under 2 enter free.

From the Ground Up...A Garden Re-Imagined Orchid Care 101 Gardens Gallery, Hibiscus Room

Click on image for information "Orchid Care 101" is the topic for this month’s horticultural lecture. Join Pinecrest Gardens own horticulturist, Craig Morell, as he de-mystifies the dazzling and diverse world of orchid culture. From petite plants a few inches tall to giant landscape plants a few meters tall, there are orchids to suit every person's skill, landscape, and budget. Learn the basics of keeping your orchids healthy and happy, and some of the insider's tricks to getting orchids to grow in your permanent landscape. You will find out that orchids are more forgiving and easier to grow than you might have thought! Lectures are held January 9th from 10:00-11:00 a.m. and January 24th from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., in the Hibiscus Room/Gardens Gallery and the $5 admission fee includes refreshments.

Learning Made Fun Botanical Arts and Crafts Music & Nature

Click image for full schedule Join us on Saturday, January 12th or Saturday, January 26th, 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.

The Magic of Calligraphy Copperplate Calligraphy For Beginners Jasmin H. Wardy, Instructor

Learn the Magic of Calligraphy, Tuesdays starting January, 8th, 9:00 a.m.- 11:00 p.m or Sundays, January 13th, 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Take a journey back in time, where the pen ruled the paper and each stroke of ink was a dancing masterpiece. You will learn everything from how to make your own ink, writing technique, body and hand posture. Classes will be held at Pinecrest Gardens, no experience necessary! The fee is $250 for a 12 week series ($225 for members), two hours each week and includes all materials. For further information, call (305) 669-6990.

The Ancient Art of Paper Making Classes for Adults and Children Hernan Helfer, Instructor

The art of papermaking has a long and interesting history. We are now offering beginner, intermediate and advanced papermaking courses where you can make many beautiful papers using dyes, scraps, leaves and flowers. With acquired skill and a touch of creativity, sheets of paper will become works of art. Sign up today and you’ll soon be making your own beautiful and textured paper for greeting cards, notes, scrapbooks and letters. The fee for a ten week course, two hours a week is $250.00 ($225 for members), all materials included. Adult classes are every Tuesday, beginning January 8th, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. and children classes are every Sunday, beginning January 13th, 10:00 -11:00 a.m. For reservations, please contact Cary Martinez at cmartinez@pinecrest-fl.gov.

Farmers Market: Fresh Produce & More Sundays 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Click on image for information Enjoy the fresh air while selecting your fresh produce, spices, home-baked breads, hand-made pastas, organic products and much more at Pinecrest Gardens' Farmers Market, every Sunday. The market is open from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and admission is Free. Relax, take a stroll--and while you are there, enjoy the purchases you have made at one of our many picnic areas in the Gardens, or overlooking the magnificent view on Lakeview Terrace.

COMING NEXT MONTH Karen Peterson & Dancers Saturday, February 2, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, February 3, 3:00 p.m.

Click the image for information The Karen Peterson and Dancer's program features adult dancers with and without disabilities who create and perform "mixed ability" dance as an inclusive art form. Join us for this spiritual dance and live music concert featuring the Cross Town String Quartet and Karen Peterson & Dancers. Tickets $15 (Adults) & $10 (Students & Seniors over 65)

City of Coral Gables News!!!

Junior Orange Bowl Parade Sails To New Adventures
On Sunday, December 30 At 4 p.m.

On Sunday, December 30, beginning at 4 p.m., the streets of Downtown Coral Gables will be filled with marching bands, colorful floats, community groups and creative parade units, all part of the 64th Junior Orange Bowl Parade. The parade begins at 4 p.m. along Miracle Mile in Downtown Coral Gables. This year’s parade theme is “Sailing to New Adventures” which commemorates the 500 anniversary of Ponce de Leon’s discovery of Florida. To reserve grandstand tickets please call the Junior Orange Bowl Office at 305-662-1210. You can also watch the parade live on Coral Gables Television, Channel 77 if you’re a Comcast subscriber or via live streaming at www.coralgables.com. For more information on the JOB Parade, click here.

 

View, Climb & Explore! At The Big Toy Extravaganza
On Saturday, January 5

Join the City of Coral Gables to celebrate becoming one of 100 Best Communities for Young People in America, awarded by America’s Promise Alliance. The first-ever Big Toy Extrava­ganza takes place at Coral Gables City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way, on Saturday, January 5, 2013, 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! The Big Toy Extravaganza also features food trucks, face painting, remote control car races, and inflatable games. For more information, call the City of Coral Gables Parks and Recreation at 305-460-5600.

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Free UM Basketball Game Tickets For Residents Only

If you’re a Coral Gables resident you can receive up to four free tickets per household for upcoming Canes Men's and Women’s Basketball games. This special offer is made possible thanks to the 20-year Development Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and the University of Miami. Tickets for the following games are available:

Men’s Basketball:

• Game 1: Sunday, January 13 at 8 p.m. University of Miami vs. Maryland. Only 250 tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning Wednesday, January 2 at 8 a.m.
• Game 2: Sunday, January 27 at 6 p.m. University of Miami vs. Florida State University. Only 250 tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning Tuesday, January 15 at 8 a.m.
• Game 3: Wednesday, February 27 at 7 p.m. University of Miami vs. Virginia Tech. Only 250 tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning Wednesday, February 13 at 8 a.m.
• Game 4: Saturday, March 9 at 2:30 p.m. University of Miami vs. Clemson. Only 250 tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning Thursday, February 28 at 8 a.m.

Women’s Basketball:

• Game 1: Sunday, January 6 at 1 p.m. University of Miami vs. Virginia. Only 250 tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning Wednesday, December 19 at 8 a.m.
• Game 2: Sunday, January 27 at 2 p.m. University of Miami vs. University of North Carolina. Only 250 tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning Wednesday, January 16 at 8 a.m.
• Game 3: Sunday, February 10 at 2 p.m. University of Miami vs. Florida State. Only 250 tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning Monday, January 28 at 8 a.m.
• Game 4: Sunday, February 17 at 2 p.m. University of Miami vs. Boston College. Only 250 tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning Monday, February 4 at 8 a.m.

The games will be played at the BankUnited Center on the University of Miami campus. Tickets will be distributed in person at the War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University Drive, no earlier than the designated distribution date. Residents must show proof of residential address. Tickets are limited to four per household. For additional information, contact the Parks and Recreation Division at 305-460-5600.


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Residents Can Buy-One, Get-One Free Ticket
For UM’s Lowe Museum Exhibit

Coral Gables residents can take advantage of a special discounted opportunity to visit the Christo and Jeanne Claude: Prints and Objects exhibit at the Lowe Art Museum. Residents, with proof of residential address, can purchase one admission ticket and receive one free admission to the exhibit. They will also receive a 10% discount in the Lowe Art Museum Store. This offer is valid from December 21 through January 13, 2013. Famous for the wrapped pink islands in Biscayne Bay, the Sydney Opera House, and Central Park, this exhibit showcases the drawings and sketches that helped create those famous works from Christo and Jeanne Claude, as well as photos of the finished product. Tickets can be purchased at the Museum’s front desk, located at 1301 Stanford Drive on the University of Miami campus. For more information, click here.

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