Coconut Grove's Weekly Newsletter
February 3, 2016 - February 10, 2016
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The Coconut Grove Business Improvement District is pleased to announce this week's guide to Coconut Grove. 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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Date: Thursday, February 4
Time: 12:15 p.m.
Location: Coconut Grove Sailing Club | 2990 South Bayshore Drive
Join fellow Rotarians and friends on Thursday, February 4, as the Rotary Club hosts its weekly luncheon with special guest speaker Monty Trainor, President of the Coconut Grove Arts Festival. The cost for the luncheon is $20 and they meet at 12:15 p.m.
For more information: email HERE
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Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce Lunch with Monty
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Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Sonesta Coconut Grove | 2889 McFarlane Road
Join the Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce on Friday, February 5, at the Sonesta Coconut Grove for lunch with Monty Trainor and a preview of the 2016 Coconut Grove Arts Festival. There is a $50 general admission; chamber members pay $40. For more information and to purchase tickets: click HERE
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Fashion + Art + Music Night
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Date: Saturday, February 6
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Various
Inside CocoWalk, you will hear the voice of Colombian jazz singer, Jimmy Paredez, alongside various artists and jewelry designers including David Lavernia and Sassha Gomez. Many fashion boutiques will hold sample sales, including Pineda Covalin.
On Main Highway, Kit and Ace will host an Indie-Soul band called Bluejay, while Hair by Hisham will have live music by Peanut, Butter & Jell. Next door, Vino's in the Grove, will host local artist Cory Hunter as he will be painting with electricity. More live music by Campo Deluxe Band will be in front of Masa Taqueria on McFarlane Road and Three Sheets to the Wind across from Lulu in the Grove on Main Highway.
In addition to all the live music, you can get a free henna tattoo by the Henna Mystic in front of Allie and Chica or see live poetry writing by The Biscayne Poet in front of H&H Jewels.For more information: click HERE
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Frameworks Grand Opening Party
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Date: Saturday, February 6
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Frameworks | 3196 Commodore Plaza, 2nd Floor
FrameWorks is a Coconut Grove staple, known for their quality framing and art services. With their redesigned space, they are bringing a fine art gallery curated by the Williams McCall Gallery of South Beach. Welcome back Frameworks to the neighborhood while enjoying art by Madeliene Abling, John Dowd, Eliot Hess, Lisa Remeny, Matt Stock, Joan Cobb Marsh, and Laurence Young.
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Love is in the Air at Silly Monkeys
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Date: Tuesday, February 9
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: Silly Monkeys Playhouse |3310 Virginia StreetLet your little monkey get inspired with love by designing there own jewelry pieces with a special colorful clay. Your little one will create their own variety of colorful beads, assemble their master piece and wear it to show off like a professional jeweler would do! The fee is $25 per child; parents are welcome to join free. For more information & to register: click HERE
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Free Yoga at Peacock Park & The Mayfair Hotel Rooftop
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Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Times: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Peacock Park
Date: Saturdays Times: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Location: Mayfair Hotel Rooftop
Relax your mind and stretch your stresses away. Classes are led by Dharma Studio and sponsored by the Coconut Grove BID and Oxxo Care Cleaners.
 
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FREE Historic Bicycle Tour
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 Date: Saturday, February 6
Times: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: Meet in front of City Hall | 3500 Pan-American Drive
This weekend, explore the West Grove Neighborhood, home of resourceful Bahamian farmers and southern African-Americans who arrived to build the Magic City of Miami. As we ride, behold a tight-knit community with a truly dynamic history, distinctive architecture and quaint churches. See the McFarlane Homestead District, now part of Coral Gables, with prime examples of Shotgunand Southern Vernacular homes, built for construction workers in the 1920s. View the final resting place of many prominent Grovites at Charlotte Jane Memorial Park Cemetery. Near the end of our tour, we'll check out the delectables at the Coconut Grove Organic Market.
For more information & to register: click HERE
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February Calendar of Events
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The February Calendar of Events are in! Find your copy at your favorite local spots or check it out online HERE.
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Miami International Film Festival
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 The Coconut Grove BID is a proud sponsor of the Miami International Film Festival and its efforts to support the art and film community in Miami. For more information about the MIFF: click HERE |
Wall Street Journal on Coconut Grove
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 The village of Coconut Grove is stepping out of Miami Beach's shadow, with ambitious condo projects and a wave of new construction.
To read the full article: click HERE |
Sitting On the Dock of the Bay
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Have you ever seen such a beautiful sight? This is right in your backyard at the Barnacle!
*Photo courtesy of @glenn_shootspics
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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What perfect arm candy!
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, find the perfect gift in a custom and personalized piece by Cecilia Gonzalez Jewelry.
*Photo courtesy of: Cecilia Gonzalez Jewelry Facebook
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Did you hear? Peacock Garden Cafe has Lunch Specials!
Check out this delicious cheeseburger; it will make your taste buds sing.
*Photo courtesy of: Peacock Garden Cafe Facebook
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Silverado Boutique
3090 Fuller Street
During the month of February, shop at Silverado on Saturday's and enjoy 50% off your purchase.
For more information: click HERE
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Pilates in the Grove
3316 Virginia Street
Tag @pilatesinthegrove on your Instagram posts with a caption describing your favorite thing about PITG for a chance to win one week of unlimited classes.
For more information:
call (305) 446-6899
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Jaguar & Peacock Garden
Various
Jaguar, located at 3067 Grand Avenue, and Peacock Garden Cafe, located at 2889 McFarlane Road, will be partnering with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society during the month of February in order to raise funds.
For more information: click HERE
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3390 Mary Street, Suite 130
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
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