Coconut Grove's Weekly Newsletter |
June 3, 2015 - June 10, 2015
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The Coconut Grove Business Improvement District is pleased to announce this week's guide to Coconut Grove's business district. Get the inside scoop on where to dine and shop like a local. Discover the newest events in town and hidden attractions only the Grove has to offer.
Send us your favorite Coconut Grove photos by tagging @coconutgrovemiami or use #coconutgrove.
Visit coconutgrove.com for additional news, events & specials throughout the District.
BID Members - please click here to forward weekly specials to be included in next week's E-blast!
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Miami Urban Drive-In Movie Season Starts
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Dates: Wednesday, June 3 and Thursday, June 4
Times: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Parking lot behind the Playhouse|3500 Main Highway
Movies under the stars are an American tradition that Blue Starlite Miami Urban Drive-In continues. Drive in, bike in or walk and set up a lawn chair at the Coconut Grove Playhouse parking lot.
June 3: The Big Lebowski
June 4: Grease: Sing-a-Long
For more information and to purchase tickets, click HERE.
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12 Signs, One Purpose: An Intro to Kabbalistic Astrology
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Dates: Thursday, June 4
Times: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Ygrene Energy Center|3390 Mary Street - Suite 124
Join Kabbalistic Astrologer, Esther Barnea, for an insightful lecture on June 4. The Kabbalah Centre uses Kabbalistic astrology as a major tool in discovering our true purpose in life. There are 12 signs, 12 different ways to see the world, but one unified goal: Personal Transformation. This one-night lecture will introduce students to the unique gifts and particular challenges of each of the 12 astrological signs, providing an instruction manual that will help us rise above the influences of the cosmos and take control over our own lives.
To register, click HERE.
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Jose Regalado: My World Underwater
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Date: Saturday, June 6
Times: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: 3390 Mary St. Suite 128
Join the Gallery Opening and Reception at Coconut Grove Art Festival this Saturday for an exhibition of award-winning underwater photographs by Jose Regalado.
Passionate about the environment and seduced by its natural beauty, photographer Jose Regalado finds muses in the colors, shapes and uniqueness of underwater ecosystems.
A consummate world traveler, visiting over fifty counties, Regalado has been able to capture exotic and incredibly rare underwater photos which he prints on stainless steel. This printing method offers an extra reflective, ephemeral quality, unique to his work and vision.
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Southern Comfort Food with The Bookstore in the Grove
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Dates: Saturday, June 6
Times: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: Bookstore in the Grove
This Saturday, the Bookstore in the Grove is celebrating the works of Faulkner, Lee, Twain, Mitchell, Morrison and other noted Southern authors by having a Southern comfort food night! |
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Live Music @ Vinos in the Grove
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Dates: Sunday, June 7
Times: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Vinos in the Grove
Join Vinos in the Grove this SUnday, June 7 for a performance by songstress Olivera and her band.
For more information: (305)442-8840
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Kampong Offerings Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Tamiami Trail with a 'Tamiami Trail: In the Beginning' Exhibition
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Dates: May 4 thru June 13, 2015
Times: Information HERE.
Location: 4013 S. Douglas Rd.|$20 adults, $10 students & children
From May 4 through June 13, 2015, The Kampong of the National Tropical Botanical Garden will offer a new art exhibition titled 'Tamiami Trail: In the Beginning', featuring portraits of plants found along the historic Tamiami Trail. This roadway, which was started in 1915, now stretches across the Everglades. This artwork displayed will be original works by members of the Miami-based Tropical Botanic Artists collective.
This exhibition and other events at The Kampong are among a series of celebrations by Florida International University in recognition of the trail's anniversary.
For more information, email kampong@ntbg.org or call (305) 442-7169.
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Free Yoga at Peacock Park
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 Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays Times: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Location: Peacock Park
Relax your mind and stretch your stresses away along Biscayne Bay.
Date: Saturdays
Times: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Location: Peacock Park
Enjoy family - friendly yoga at Peacock Park. All ages are welcome to join a community class that refreshes and relaxes the mind, body and soul.
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FREE Historical Bicycle Tour: Marvelous Tropical Flowering Trees of Coconut Grove
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 Date: Saturday, June 13th Times: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: Meet in front of City Hall|3500 Pan-American Drive
Now that summer has arrived, trees in The Grove are dressing in their tropical finery. As we cruise along, hear the often convoluted tales of local plant explorers as they combed the world in search of brilliant botanical bounties that today adorn the region. Besides the famously outrageous royal poinciana and shower-of-gold trees, observe rare and unusual species, both native and exotic, that help complete this colorful palette. The brilliant sunshine, luminous clouds, and dramatic thunderstorms of June are the perfect backdrop for a memorable ride admiring the community's floral delights.
Be sure to bring sunblock, water and a bike!
To register, please click HERE.
The free historical bicycle tours are sponsored by the Coconut Grove BID.
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Blue Starlite Miami Urban Drive-In is #7 on the Seven Artsy Date Spots in Miami List
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Dating in Miami can be hard, particularly if the club or gym aren't your scene. Here's a little help for you hopeless romantics who are looking for something slightly off-beat, or at least looking for a sober conversation. Believe or not, there are places in Miami that are perfect for creatives dates and smart talk.
Link to full article in the Miami New Times: HERE.
*Photo courtesy of the Miami New Times
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Commodore Plaza
*Photo courtesy of @coconotgrovemiami
Tag #CoconutGrove in your Insta pics to share your photos of the Grove so that we can share them with the rest of the community!
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"Nova City" by artist Andrew Mosedale.
Andrew Mosedale is a Digital Art award-winner of the 2015 Coconut Grove Arts Festival (CGAF). He will be back in Coconut Grove this upcoming February for the annual event.
For more information, please visit: cgaf.com
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Get the best handmade candles at the Golden Bar!
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Gelato @ Dolce Vita Gelato
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Miami Conservatory of Music Summer Music Camps
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Summer Music Discovery Camp:
For beginning musicians 5-12 years old with no experience. Campers will be exposed to keyboard, guitar, strings, singing, percussion instruments and the basics of reading and writing music with the guidance of professional musicians.
Training Summer Camp Now Enrolling!
This week long camp is designed for students 8 - 12 years old with at least two years of instruction in their instruments. It is open to all instruments and voice.
Dates for both camps:
Session 1: June 15-19
Session 2: July 20-24
For complete information, fees and to enroll online: HERE.
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Summer is almost here at Art Box!
At Art Box's summer camp, campers will participate in week-long projects going along with various themes from our signature creative workshops. Through these workshops, kids will not only get the chance to hand-make something special to take home, but they will also be exposed to a world of art and general culture. Areas covered include: art hisory, contemporary art, and art from around the world. Don't miss out!
Dates: June 8 - August 14
Ages: 5-12
Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
For complete information, fees and to enroll online: HERE.
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Mayfair Hotel & Spa
3000 Florida Ave.
Head over to the Mayfair Hotel for a rooftop pool party on June 14th, featuring Ricky Tamayo, Amaury Brito and Carlos Pabon. Lounge around the poolside cabanas and enjoy the beautiful oasis of Coconut Grove.
For more information: (305) 441-0000
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Cecilia Gonzalez Jewelry
3339 Virginia St.
Find Cecilia Gonzales mixed metal jewelry at her Coconut Grove Studio-Shop where every piece is manufactured by hand and then shipped throughout the world.
This Friday, June 5 E-Grovite Newsletter readers enjoy 25% off on any jewelry purchase at the Virginia Street shop!
For more information: (305) 336-0052
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Bice Bistro
3015 Grand Ave.
Enjoy delicious Lobster at an incredible price!
1/2 Maine Lobster with Linguine plus one glass of house wine for $24.99!
For more information: HERE.
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3390 Mary Street, Suite 130
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
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