The Grove helped launch the career of legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell as she performed at the Gaslight Café. Located at the corner of Grand Avenue and Virginia Street, the Gaslight Café is long gone but its vibe is recreated in the GableStage production of Both Sides Now. There you’ll find[Read More…]
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Trees and Hiking to a Holiday Soundtrack
Locals searching for their perfect Christmas tree while supporting a local charity group visit the Boys and Girls Club just north of US-1 at McDonald Street. Well before the arrival of a big box store, or other for-profit operations, the Boys and Girls Club was known for providing quality trees[Read More…]
Working Off Extra Calories
Left-overs anyone? Your neighborhood holds a surprisingly large number of parks perfect for a Post-Thanksgiving picnic. If you choose to forego the Black Friday sales and meet up with neighbors and friends for the perfect potluck, consider rendezvousing in one of the two dozen parks nearby. Cocowalk hosts a free[Read More…]
Book Fair, Bats, Thanksgiving Conversations
Gratitude for So Many Things to Do
Thanksgiving Day’s approach inspires many to seek volunteer opportunities to help others, sometimes in a single outing. Others look for connections that could become longer lasting. VolunteerMatch.org provides a straightforward online method of presenting opportunities that might meet your objectives and constraints. Their system lets you search by zip code,[Read More…]
Veterans Day Parade Photos
The annual Coconut Grove Veterans Day Parade brought troops of dancers, cheerleading squads and marching bands to the heart of the West Grove this week.
Music to Calm the Savage Beast
The French Horn Collective entertains at The Barnacle’s popular evening concert series. Perfect for a picnic with friends or on a date night blanket watching the stars sweep by. Friday 11/8. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. No pets please. 3485 Main Highway. We bought our tickets online. You can too.[Read More…]
Regalado-Lerner Debate
FL House candidates meet in Grove, Tuesday 10.29, 6:30 p.m.
Family Halloween and Nature’s friends
On Halloween, Grovites know the neighborhood’s many small streets are welcoming to youngsters. Some streets have well-deserved reputations as kid-magnets, while others are upping their game to make the evening special. Walking is best, as parking is always scarce, and cars can be dangerous especially for little ones. Newcomers can[Read More…]