Garden Pop, a fine art exhibition open to the public, will be held November 7 – 25, 2009, at Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Road. This first ever cultural event, presented by the Community Foundation of Pinecrest (CFP), will offer the community an opportunity to view great art and will also serve as a fundraiser.
Chairing the event is Steven Steele, who conceived the plan to bring fine art to the community. Steele ‘s enthusiasm immediately brought on such sponsors as Whole Foods and Bacardi who will be providing the food and beverages for the exciting Garden Pop Preview Night party from 6 – 10 p.m., on November 7. The Gardens will also offer a Garden Tour that evening at 5:30 p.m. Admission for the November 7 event is $100.
Proceeds from ticket sales for a preview night affair as well as 20 percent of the proceeds from the sale of art will benefit CFP and, in particular, improvements to Pinecrest Gardens. There will also be a special wine and cheese pre-opening reception on Friday evening, November 6, by invitation only for customers of the Artists and Galleries, Sponsors, Village Commission, Committee and Media.
For sponsorship opportunities or call event chair, Steven Steele, at 305-742-7071 or Gloria Burns at 305-968-3090. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.ticketleap. com. Tickets are limited 200. Admission to the Garden Pop exhibit following preview night through November 25 will be free.
Speaking of the CFP, the organization recently presented an Estate Planning workshop with estate planning attorney and CFP board member Dan Heller, of Heller Waldman, P.L. Heller, supplied information that even the most informed financial planner would appreciate. CFP Treasurer, Carol Nobles, a Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist was also on hand to field questions. For those who missed the sessions, the CFP hopes to provide that information on the website in the near future at www.cfofp.org.
Coral Gables Museum held a ceremony topping off their new annex and honoring Robert Fewell . Fewell’s contribution provided critical funding for the new building upon which was planted a grapefruit tree during the reception.
Coral Gables Museum Chairman of the Board George Kakouris was on hand Steven Klindt, the museum’s first executive director, and a host of other donors and City officials. Among those was Commissioner Chip Withers who spearheaded this project from its incubation with the Coral Gables Community Foundation more than 10 years ago.
Nominations are now being accepted for the American Red Cross Greater Miami Spectrum Awards. These annual awards for women recognize outstanding women who have made significant contributions to our community in these categories:
Community Service, Education, Health Care, Volunteerism, Cultural, Entrepreneurial, Philanthropy, and Youth. Deadline for nominations is October 5, 2009. For sponsorship opportunities, click here or contact Kenia Tedesco at < tedescok@usa.redcross.org > or 305-728-2512.
Finally, make plans to attend Junior Orange Bowl’s annual fundraiser set for October 2, 7 p.m., at the Miami Rowing Club on Key Biscayne with Ron Magill on hand for the “Beach Blanket Bingo” auction and party. For information, call 305- 662-1210
Until next week, keep making each day count. Keeping up with what’s happening in our community is quite a challenge and I am certain there are many activities I miss. If you would like to submit information for this column, send your news via e-mail to < galburns@aol.com >.
