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Previews

UM film about world water crisis makes TV debut on August 2
By Ivette M. Yee / UM Communications

One Water Trailer from KnightCenter on Vimeo.

'RENT' is coming soon to Area Stage

The Area Stage Conservatory presents the première of one of Broadway’s longest running musicals, RENT. Under the direction of John Rodaz, the production will open at Aug 6. and continue through Aug. 15 at Area Stage at the Riviera Theater, 1560 S. Dixie Hwy.

Roxy Theatre Group to present ‘Once Upon a Mattress’
by Susanne Pinedo / The Roxy Theatre Group

The Roxy Theatre Group and the Greater Miami Youth Symphony, two non-profit youth arts programs, will present Once Upon A Mattress from July 23 through Aug. 1 at The Roxy Performing Arts Center.

Village of Merrick Park celebrates man’s best friend with The Doggy Days of Summer event series
By Erica Diamond

Village of Merrick Park will kick off The Doggy Days of Summer event series on Sunday, July 18 with a Pooch-A-Palooza of doggy centric action including a dog parade in The Garden.

Dog owners will be able to show off their beloved furry friends and three winners will be selected to receive various prizes.

Talented kids? Actors' Playhouse is looking for young performers
By Brooke Noble / Actors' Playhouse

The Musical Miracles Youth Repertory Company is holding open auditions for talented young performers between the ages of 10 and 18 on Saturday, July 24 at Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre.

Works of artist Erik Speyer on exhibit at Turnberry Bank's Gables office

The artwork of renowned Miami artist Erik Speyer will be on display at Turnberry Bank’s Coral Gables office, 221 Aragon Ave., through Aug. 13.

Shakira headlines superstar lineup Thursday at BankUnited Center

Latin rock stars will descend upon Coral Gables Thursday evening, July 15, for Univision’s seventh annual Premios Juventud Youth Awards. The Spanish-language television network is set to deliver another night of spectacular performances, featuring the biggest lineup and number of musical acts in its history.

Eating out

Torange cuisine would please the Prince of Persia
Tasty fare and relaxed atmosphere will have you coming back often

Torange, a woman’s name in Iran, is the only word that rhymes with orange. The O in this Persian restaurant’s logo is shaped like an orange, so...

Culinarily Yours, Gaetano
The taste of true Italian cuisine comes to Hotel Place St. Michel

I am one of those Gablelites who adored the Hotel Place St. Michel, so it was wonderful news to hear the hotel reopened and to my delight...

Friends and neighbors enjoy the new Liberty Caffé
Eatery is open to the public at the historic Country Club of Coral Gables

This past Sunday was not the hottest day of the year but, after playing a round of golf at mid-day on the Granada Golf Course, it certainly felt...

Taco Rico Tex Mex Cafe is low-key, but high in quality
Casual Mexican restaurant offers affordable, quality dining and takeout

Thank you, Taco Rico. You make my life a lot easier.

Thank you for being one of the few nearby restaurants where my wife and I don’t argue...

Ortanique brings unique Caribbean flare to Miracle Mile

They say that New Yorkers are more judgmental, more opinionated and more offensive than any other state native. While commemorating my one-year...

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