A gruesome discovery in a North Grove garbage bin highlights deep divide over the spread of these exotic birds.
by Mike Clary
More than a month after a dead peafowl was found stuffed into a Coconut Grove trash bin, several residents continue to push for a police investigation into what they describe as a case of animal cruelty.
“They have enough for a case,” said Catherine Moghari, who has been amassing information on the incident. “I am of the belief that just because you dislike something does not give you right to kill or torture it. It’s just wrong, and it boils my blood.”
Richard Praschnik, the Miami-Dade public schools police officer who captured 9% of the vote this month in the District 7 County Commission race, endorsed rival candidate Cindy Lerner this week. Lerner is seeking to unseat incumbent Commissioner Raquel Regalado in November. The winner will represent Coconut Grove, Key Biscayne, South Miami, Coral Gables, Pinecrest and parts of Kendall on the Miami-Dade Commission.
Where we’ll be…
Start booking date nights now. While waiting for the Playhouse to reopen, explore the several live theater venues near by.
- University of Miami’s Ring Theater opened this week with The Laramie Project, a docu-drama on stage.
- Area Stage at Sunset Mall starts its ambitious winter season with the world premiere Spanish language version of the romance Las Marcas del Mar (Seamarks; includes English subtitles).
- GableStage brings the comedy King James to its intimate stage at the Biltmore.
- The musical Tick, Tick…Boom! opens on the main stage at Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre and transitions to A Christmas Carol, The Musical.
- Just the Funny brings fast-paced late-night improv comedy each week. See if you can keep up!
Fall in love. More than one lasting relationship started with a first date at a Barnacle Moonlight Concert. Get tickets now for the first concert of the season, 13 September. Romantic picnic anyone? (The concerts also work for second dates and family nights out too. Hint, hint.)
St Hugh Steinway Concerts impress with their quality, venue and hospitality. The first concert, 27 September, also includes singers and dance performances with a Spanish theme.
Six Candlelight concerts at Coral Gables Congregational Church begin 15 September and run through 18 October.
The Alhambra Orchestra’s dedication to affordable classical music reaches Coral Gables Sanctuary of the Arts 28 September with a Hispanic Heritage Concert featuring guitar and soprano soloists together with the orchestra.
You love the Miso’s free July Fourth concerts. Now see the Miami Symphony Orchestra shine November 3 with performances featuring the work of Dvořák and Ravel at the Arsht Center.
And make sure you dress to impress. You don’t have to be a fashionista to know a good bargain when you see one. On Commodore Plaza, This and That Thrift Shop and The Fashionista Consignment Boutique offer up the best range of fashion and interior decoration for second-users.
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