April 5, 2013

The Barnacle Society Hosts The Commodore’s Birthday Bash 2013

You are Invited… Commodore Ralph Monroe’s Birthday Celebration at The Barnacle Historic State  Park… 3485 Main Hwy  Coconut Grove, FL  33133… Sunday, April 7, 2013… 6-9pm… Hosted by The Barnacle Society … Entertainment by the Solar Dogs… Silent Auction including official NBA ball signed by Ray Allen, South African Safari trip for 2… Champagne, Wine, Beer, […]
March 11, 2013

Miami City Ballet – The Masters

The Miami City Ballet (MCB) performed their Program III, The Masters, on Sunday at the Adrienne Arsht Center and it was wonderful.  With new Artistic Director Lourdes Lopez in charge this season, MCB has stayed true to form, continuing with outgoing Artistic Director Edward Villella’s vision in presenting three George Ballanchine ballets as the cornerstone of the program. […]
February 22, 2013

Pinecrest Garden Fund’s 7th Annual Soiree

Picture This… You wind your way up the candle lit pathways, through the lush tropical garden, until you come upon the breathtaking terrace of Pinecrest Gardens.  Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres await you in the glow of moonlight, under the stars.   Oh yeah! Every February, the residents of Pinecrest and its surrounding communities look forward to the […]
February 18, 2013

50th Coconut Grove Arts Festival

Year after year, I never tire of the Coconut Grove Arts Festival.  This year, the St. Stephen’s Art Festival, right next door, had quite a few new and repeat artists that this visitor enjoyed. One of my favorites were the magnificent wood vessels by Tim Niewiadomski, Studio by Ski – Shades of Wood, from Akron Ohiio.  This […]
February 15, 2013

Pinecrest Farmers Market is a Sunday Morning Must

From fruits and vegies to pastries and granola, the Pinecrest Farmers Market is fresh and bountiful, and a great place for a stop and chat with neighbors.   Mayor Lerner was checking out books and I was sampling devine crunchy pickles – at 10:00 in the morning. Many vendors are regulars but some vary from week to week, keeping […]