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The United States premiere of a great new play, Step by Step, is coming to Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre. This promises to be the one you will not want to miss.
Billed as a “rollercoaster of memories, emotions, and personal revelations,” audiences can expect lots of laughs, witty banter and great one-liners sure to provide a great night out.
The story line is one of three women on a hike, each carrying an inscribed stone to place as a monument at the peak. The play, written by the acclaimed author Peter Quilter who is known for his hit Broadway play End of the Rainbow, which inspired the Oscar-winning film “Judy” starring Renée Zellweger. Opening night for the play was July 18 and it runs through August 10. Step By Step features three talented actresses Anna Lise Jensen, as Monica; Kareema Khouri, as Paula; and Elizabeth Price, as Sophie, who were brilliant. For tickets, go to Actorsplayhouse.org.
On the healthcare front, on June 26, Amavita Heart and Vascular Health, a leading innovator in minimally invasive cardiovascular care, held the grand opening of its state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in the heart of Kendall. Located at 9408 SW 87th Avenue, Suite 303. Led by Dr. Pedro Martinez-Clark, a Harvard-trained interventional cardiologist with more than 26 years of experience, the 15,000-square-foot center will deliver same-day cardiovascular and vascular interventions using the latest in robotic-assisted surgical technology, intravascular imaging, and 3D echocardiography.
In other business news, Bluenest Development is looking to bring attainable, quality-built housing to Miami. Bluenest’s CEO, Salim Chraibi, was a recent guest on Gloria Gab LIVE to discuss plans for the company’s housing developments. Bluenest has 2,500 houses in the process of being built, ones that are beautifully constructed and that can be purchased by the families of our essential workers from firefighters, teachers, and police to healthcare workers for as little at $400,000. Salim is passionate about helping solve the housing need for those whose services are critical for our community’s safety, health, children and lifestyle. Visit cnews.net for that interview.
GFWC FL District 11, which includes 12 women’s clubs North Miami to Key West, held its summer planning meeting at the CocoPlum Woman’s Club coordinated by District 11 Director, Dr. Ruth Martinez. During the meeting, the district’s membership chair, Shirley Pardon, presented to Illine Davila, president of Coconut Grove Woman’s Club, a trophy for her club’s largest member increase at about 25 new members in one year and a current total of 180. By the way, Coconut Grove recently installed a new sound system and, in celebration is having a big dance party with DJ Nicholas Martin music from 70s, 80’s, and beyond on August 2, from 7 – 10 p.m. Tickets are only $25 per person. For tickets, contact womansclubcoconutgrove@gmail.com or call Illine at 305-970-1162.
Finally, here are dates to save on your calendar:
August TBA – Young Entrepreneur’s Showcase at International Mall.
August 2 – Midsummer Night Dance Party- at Coconut Grove Woman’s Club, 2985 S. Bayshore Dr.
September 13 – LEAP’s Second Chance Gala, 6 p.m., The Hotel Colonnade, $280 pp, info@leapforladies.ccsen.
September 6 – Coral Gables Bar Association Installation Gala, 7 p.m., Loews Hotel Coral Gables.
September 25 – 28 – General Federation of Woman’s Club FL, Fall Board, Rosen Plaza Hotel, Orlando, FL.
October 2 – Beeliver Havana Nights, The Biltmore Hotel, 6:30 – 9 p.m., $150 pp RSVP @bee.liver 305-310-3585.
October 4 – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. –FRC’s 28th Annual Strike Against Child Abuse Bowling Tournament at Bird Bowl, 19275 SW 40 Street, to benefit Family Resource Center.www.frcflorida.org.
October 4 – Out of Foster Foundation /Citrus Family Care Network’s “Hope Under the Stars Gala” at Trump National Resort, 7 p.m.., for info www.outoffoster.org.
October 22-25 – 13th Annual South Beach Seafood Festival.
October 24 – The Home Team 10th Anniversary Masquerade 5 – 9 p.m., $500 pp.
October 25 – Alfalit International Groove Ball (1960’s attire), Trump National Resort, Cocktails start 6:30 p.m., contact- info@alfalit.org.
October 31 – Voices for Children Annual Luncheon at Loews Coral Gables.
November 7 – AFP National Philanthropy Day Luncheon – Jungle Island.
November 14 – GFWC FL District 11 Meeting – Miami Springs Woman’s Club.
November 13 – Miami Lighthouse’s “See the Light” luncheon at The Biltmore Hotel. For information contact Cameron Sisser at csisser@miamilighthouse.org.
In closing, remember to count your blessings, share a kind word and a smile, and make a difference!
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