Coral Gables Museum Inaugural Exhibits During Creating the Dream Weekend
Museum Hosts Weekend-Long Celebration, Oct. 20-22
The Coral Gables Museum will be honoring the City of Coral Gables’ historic relationship with Spain through a series of weekend events that pay tribute to George Merrick’s vision for the City Beautiful, on October 20, 21 and 22.
“The representatives from Spain were so excited to reconnect Spain to Coral Gables, where the best of Spain has been celebrated since George Merrick’s time,†said Arva Moore Parks, Acting Director of the Coral Gables Museum.
The public is invited to a grand dinner featuring the renowned chefs of the Paradores of Spain, which kicks off the festivities at The Biltmore Hotel. There will be no better place to indulge in the culinary experiences that Spain has to offer than the upcoming “Real Castles in Spain†dinner.
On Thursday, October 20th, the Museum will host the rare gastronomical event at Coral Gables’ own Giralda-inspired hotel, featuring the chefs of the Paradores, the one-of-a-kind luxury hotels located in various historic locations, including castles throughout Spain. Tickets to the “Real Castles in Spain†dinner are $250 per person. Table sponsorships are also available for $3000, including table signage and a quarter-page ad in the weekend program.
On Friday, October 21st, the Museum will honor all of the founders and sponsors who have helped bring the dream of the Coral Gables Museum to life with a special invitation-only cocktail reception. Attendees of the event will be treated to a sneak preview of the new exhibits before they open to the public as a show of gratitude for their dedication and support.
The Museum opens to the general public at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 22.
The Coral Gables Museum celebrates the civic arts of architecture, city planning, landscape architecture, historic and environmental preservation and history—the elements that define Coral Gables. It is a true public/private partnership between the City of Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Museum Corp., a private, not for profit 501.c.3 Corporation. The Museum will open its first major exhibitions in October 2011. For more information on Coral Gables Museum, or for tickets, please visit www.coralgablesmuseum.org/ or call 305-603-8067.
