Close-up portrait of a woman holding a classical guitar, with curly dark hair, red lipstick and a guitar neck beside her face.
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Prizewinning guitarist brings global recital to Coral Gables Congregational Church

By Coral Gables Gazette staff Classical guitarist Leonela Alejandro performs Thursday, July 23, at 7:30 p.m. at Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ, continuing the Community Arts Program’s 41st…

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Four string musicians holding violin, viola, and cello stand together, alongside a portrait of a pianist seated at a piano.
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Balourdet Quartet and pianist Asiya Korepanova bring two masterworks to Coral Gables Congregational Church

By Coral Gables Gazette staff Two of the most enduring piano quintets in the chamber music repertoire will be performed in Coral Gables on Tuesday, April 14, when Friends of…

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A book cover for Crowntide by Alex Aster featuring a stylized fantasy design appears next to a portrait of the author wearing a black sleeveless top against a neutral background.
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Alex Aster to discuss ‘CROWNTIDE’ and ‘Lightlark’ phenomenon at Coral Gables Congregational Church

By Coral Gables Gazette staff Coral Gables will host one of contemporary fantasy literature’s most visible voices on Tuesday, Dec. 16, when bestselling author Alex Aster appears for CROWNTIDE, an…

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It will be a celebration of holiday music, community, and tradition as the Community Arts Program (CAP) presents its annual free Holiday Concert and Dessert on Monday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. at Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ.
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Holiday jazz, strings and a carol sing-along to Coral Gables Congregational Church

By Coral Gables Gazette staff It will be a celebration of music, community, and tradition as the Community Arts Program (CAP) presents its annual free Holiday Concert and Dessert on…

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Side-by-side image of author Alan Gratz, wearing a fedora and glasses, and the cover of his book War Games, which depicts a young girl in front of the Brandenburg Gate flanked by rows of Nazi soldiers in 1936 Berlin.
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Olympic deception, Nazi gold and a girl who knows too much

By Coral Gables Gazette staff In an era when book bans are rising and historical literacy is eroding, Alan Gratz is betting on young readers to hold the line. On…

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Cellist Leland Ko takes the stage with pianist Adria Ye on Thursday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ.
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Rising star cellist Leland Ko to dazzle at Coral Gables Summer Concert Series

By Coral Gables Gazette staff A rare evening of brilliance and nuance awaits Coral Gables audiences as cellist Leland Ko, fresh from his shared first prize at the 2024 Naumburg…

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Hot Fiddle, the dynamic musical duo of violinist Ashley Liberty and pianist Daniel Strange, isn’t your typical chamber act. The performance to launch the 40th Community Arts Program Summer Concert Series will range from Vivaldi’s "Summer" to 1980s pop hits reimagined for acoustic instruments.
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Hot Fiddle launches 40th Community Arts Program Summer Concert Series

The Community Arts Program (CAP) opens its 40th annual Summer Concert Series on Thursday, June 12, at 7:30 p.m. with a genre-defying performance by Hot Fiddle, the dynamic musical duo…

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Beethoven by Candlelight at Coral Gables Congregational Church

Classical music lovers will have a chance to experience the timeless works of Beethoven in a uniquely intimate setting as the Candlelight Concert Series brings its signature glow to Coral…

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History comes alive with ‘Grandpa Fink’ at Coral Gables Congregational Church

Actor and historian Robert Dawson will present a one-man performance at 2 pm on Sunday, May 4 at the Coral Gables Congregational Church exploring the life and legacy of Coral…

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