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As summer continues, residents and visitors will find South Florida’s cultural scene has some exciting options.
Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables is presenting Hundred Days, a compelling true story about embracing uncertainty and taking on life as if you had only 100 days to live. This is a thrilling must-see production that has received rave reviews and promises to delight and take your breath away.
The New York Times Critic’s Pick described Hundred Days as a “luminous musical memoir.”
The show runs through Aug. 4, so reserve now at www.actorsplayhouse.org for this limited-run show. For tickets, visit www.actorsplayhouse.org.
Coming up next, the Miami Shoe Museum (MSM) will launch in August, 2024 adding to Miami’s ever-growing cultural landscape. MSM’s founder, Luis Valenzuela, is at the heart of the museum and other exciting programs.
As a certified teaching artist, visual artist, and fashion designer, Luis Valenzuela was a recent guest on Gloria’s Gab LIVE show to give us a preview of his amazing collection of shoes dating back centuries. Born in Venezuela, where he taught art for years, Luis has been involved in and has created amazing projects including, most recently, The Creators Lab in Wynwood, an innovative research center for art, design and technology. To learn more, watch his interview at https://communitynewspapers.com/videos-2/glorias-gab-live-with-guest-luis-valenzuela-founder-curator-of-miami-shoe-museum/.
The Orange Blossom Classic is coming into a new era with a historic matchup this 2024 football season opener on Sept. 1. For first time, the game has two teams coming from outside Florida — No. 3 North Carolina Central and No. 6 Alabama State. This Top-10 HBCU matchup at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens signifies a new era for the game setting the stage for a potential preview of the Celebration Bowl, highlighting a championship-level competition between the SWAC and MEAC. For more info, visit www.orangebowlclassic.com.
The Junior Orange Bowl also is ramping up for the start of the season and held a mixer at JohnMartins on Miracle Mile on July 18. This summer mixer provided event chairs a chance to share their plans. Look for more on this and other Jr. OB activities in upcoming issues.
Speaking of mixers, the Coral Gables Bar held its monthly mixer at Agave y Maiz, the beautiful new Mexican restaurant on Miracle Mile and LeJeune Road.
More than 90 guests gathered on the lush rooftop bar to network with members, judges and other civic leaders for a lovely but rather warm evening. Among the many enjoying the affair were CGBA president Alberto Manrara, treasurer Vanessa Machaud, Esq., Judge Robert Watson, CGBA past president Bruce Bounds, Cristy Garcia, attorney Jerry Kavulich and attorney Dennis Campbell.
Next big event coming up for this group is its annual Gala on Sept. 7 at the Loews Hotel Coral Gables.
For more information on the mixers, events and or the gala, visit www.coralgablesbar.org.
In closing, so happy to have our Coral Gables Chamber CEO Mark Trowbridge back with us after recovering his health from a tough battle. Mark, you are amazing! Welcome back.
Until next time, share your time and talents, count your blessings, and make a difference.
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