Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre pulls off another coup with the world premiere of Havana Music Hall, a musical that is sure to make you laugh, cry and want to dance. During rehearsals Richard Kagan, who wrote the music, lyrics and story, shared the road to developing this show. With encouragement from his actress wife, Julie Hagerty, Kagan looked into several options in his quest to write a musical and came upon information on a Cuban musician, Jose Hernandez, whom he miraculously found in California. It turns out that Jose’s story about what transpired after the revolution in Cuba was compelling and inspiring. Thus, it became the story for the musical and one that resonates with countless immigrants from countries where freedom bares a cost.
This show is a must see and it promises to warm your heart and make appreciate our country and what many endured to overcome tyrannical regimes.
By the way, Kagan is a big supporter of no-kill animal shelters and will be looking to support those efforts locally. For $20, little white stuffed doggies adorned with a hat will be sold with proceeds directed to appropriate shelters/ organizations. If you attend the show, help save a pet by picking up one or two for your kids. Group rates are available for this show. Call 305 444-9293.
Speaking of pets, pet owners will want to go to Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Road, on October 28, noon to 5 p.m. Dress your pouch in Halloween attire and come for this fundraiser for Paws4You Rescue. Whether or not you have a pet, you will enjoy this fun afternoon of festivities, food, and adoptable pets. For more info, visit Paws4You.org.
Also in the Halloween spirit, the GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club is preparing for its Halloween Haunted Mansion Party to benefit the club’s free children’s dental clinic. Chairing this year’s event are Barbara Lapsley and Marilyn Smit who advise all to come in costumes and prepare for a night to remember. If you are looking for a great Halloween party, you can get a jump on the festivities at this October 20th annual affair that offers everything from a DJ with dancing and games to contests for best costumes and more. Tickets at $35 per person include food and a cash bar and may be purchased at the door for $40. For more information, visit GFWCCoralGablesWomansClub.org.
This Club, whose members live all over South Florida, is also hosting another charity event, the 2018 Faces of Arthritis ‘Champions of Yes’ Breakfast on October 11, 7:30 a.m., at their clubhouse, 1001 East Ponce de Leon Blvd. While there is no ticket purchase required to attend this complimentary breakfast, guests will be asked to consider making a donation to support the ongoing work of the Arthritis Foundation.
Until next time, keep making each day count.
