The critically acclaimed Broadway musical Godspell opened at Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre on Oct. 12. With a full house, the show received a standing ovation from an appreciative audience. Artistic director David Arisco has added his special touch to this show making it hilarious — especially the first act — and unforgettable. A super talented cast combined with audience interaction and a few other surprises make this a fun, “must see” performance that will run through Nov. 4.
Aside from the usual opening night festivities, Actors’ Playhouse was celebrating the start of the its 25th season. Actors’ executive producer Barbara Stein not only welcomed and thanked show sponsors that evening, but also applauded all those who have supported the theater from its early days in Kendall and, of course, the City of Coral Gables for its vision in converting the old movie theater into this wonderful community resource.
Following the show, guests enjoyed a lovely dinner provided by Ortanique and had a chance to visit with the cast. For tickets to Godspell call 305-444-9293.
The Coral Gables High School Interact Club was honored with a Proclamation on Oct. 18 for the club’s support of Rotary International Polio Plus Campaign and for helping bring about awareness with the lighting of buildings, the next one at 550 Biltmore Way.
Walter Alvarez, president of the Rotary Club of Coral Gables which sponsors this Interact Club, was on hand with Interact’s Jake Makin, 550 property manager Hilda Mendoza, and Rotary’s District 6990 Governor Ted Eldredge to participate in the presentation made by Gables Commissioner Frank Quesada.
For more than 35 years, Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade have been one of the best places to purchase Christmas trees and wreaths bringing holiday cheer to many South Florida homes. The tradition continues and, as always, 100 percent of proceeds from the trees and wreaths sales benefit Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami Dade, whose positive programs serve 10,000 boys and girls in Miami-Dade County. To kick off the 2012 selling season, Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade will hold a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony at the tree lot on Monday, Nov. 19. Look for Santa Claus at the event that also will include local dignitaries and Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami- Dade representatives.
In other non-profit activity, Saturday, Nov. 3, was a big day for the Arthritis Foundation nationwide due to their annual Arthritis Walk. The Miami-Dade event took place at Amelia Earhart Park, 401 E. 65 St. in Hialeah. Registration began at 8 a.m. and the Walk started at 9 a.m. This year’s honorary chair was Turtle Thomas, baseball head coach at Florida International University.
Call 305-873-6323 or send email to bkoogler@arthritis.org to request material in accessible format, information on access for persons with disabilities, or a sign language interpreter (7 days in advance). Until next time, keep making each day count.
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