October 10, 2013

Barnacle Blitz this Weekend

Three big events at The Barnacle Historic State  Park this weekend….best deals in town. Friday Night  Oct 11 Barnacle Under Moonlight Concert featuring The Pitbull of Blues Band   Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and picnics. Gates open at 6 pm with music from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.   Admission $ 8 members, $10 future […]
September 11, 2013

Free Trees – Last Chance

It’s the last chance for homeowners to adopt two free trees for this year.  Adopt-a-Tree is giving away trees at the Miami Springs Community Center at 9 am on Sept. 14, 2013. Trees reduce the cost of air-conditioning by providing shade, especially on the south and west sides of homes. They additionally increase property values, […]
July 16, 2013

Mango Mania

In case you missed the 21st Annual Mango Festival at Fairchild Garden in Coral Gables this past weekend, here are some juicy photos of the delectable fruit of Gods. In addition to sampling a variety of tasty mangos from Mexico,  Fairchild hosted a Mango Brunch where some of South Florida’s greatest chefs prepared their favorite mango dishes.  The […]
July 3, 2013

4th of July Fireworks, Concerts, Picnics, Pool Parties

Here ya go pyromaniacs and ooh-ers and ahh-ers.  A run down on the 4th of July picnics, pool parties, bbq’s, concerts and fireworks. For a list of events click here  Channel 10 Run Down For a suave 4th of July celebration check out The Biltmore For eating and viewing (focus here is on viewing) The […]
June 25, 2013

White Hot Heat Parade

Next Year… Threepeat! *****Congratulations to our Champs*****  
June 15, 2013

Cars and Cigars at The Barnacle

Celebrate Dad with classic cars, freshly-rolled cigars, kid’s crafts, live music and more.   Bring a picnic or purchase lunch from The Barnacle Society. Sunday, June 16, 2013 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Regular Park Admission:  $2 age 6 and up; under 6 free The Barnacle Historic State Park 3485 Main Hwy.  Coconut Grove, FL  33133 […]
June 9, 2013

City Theater Summer Shorts Festival

City Theater’s 18th Edition of Summer Shorts is represented this year by eleven quickie plays, running under ten minutes, that mostly amuse.  For those of you who don’t know about this wonderful festival, it is held every summer, through the month of June, at the Adrienne Arsht Center.   As Christine Dolen, theater critic of the […]
April 21, 2013

Pelican Pepe Has His Eye on You

Pelican Pepe served as official mascot of the Earth Day celebration at The Barnacle Historic State Park in Coconut Grove Sunday.  Volunteers from Pelican Harbor Seabird Station brought Pepe, a rescued bird, to the Park for the day to bring public awareness to their wildlife rehabilitation center.  They rescue, rehabilitate and release sick, injured and orphaned wildlife in the greater […]
April 20, 2013

The Learning Experience: Not Your Run of the Mill Fashion Show

The Learning Experience (TLE) graced us with its 20th Annual Fashion Show this afternoon and there was not a dry eye in the house.  I’ve attended this fundraiser many times over the last twenty years, ever since Alexander Milne, my dear friends’ son, was in his very first show.  Alexander has been a shining star on the runway ever since.   I’ve watched Alexander, […]