2020-02-18 13:11
Well, this is the last post of the Coconut Grove Grapevine (here's our first post, a bit boring, but the first one of so many on May 8, 2005). And this is one of my favorite pictures, it is… Read More
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2020-02-18 12:36
It was a fun weekend, with and without the rain. As usual, the Grove came alive and people were out enjoying the art festivals. Here's Jamaican Paul, with Jamaican Paul.People were all over… Read More
2020-02-17 14:32
AnnaMaria Windisch-Hunt is archiving the works of Fred Hunt who graduated from the Ringling School of Art and gave up his advertising career, which included creating the Little Debbie logo… Read More
2020-02-17 13:13
On Saturday, I did an interview with a reporter, David Zha, on NPR. It was regarding the Peacock issue. He contacted me and I told him I didn't have much to say, but I never liked when peopl… Read More
2020-02-17 09:00
The Young Artists' Gallery (YAG) is returning to the Woman's Club of Coconut Grove for its 20th year in March.Works of art in a variety of media created by public high school students from M… Read More
2020-02-16 11:03
Part of the Coconut Grove Arts Festival and St. Stephen's Art Show were rained out on Saturday, but still it was a lot of fun. Hung out with friends and as we do every year, we visited the E… Read More
2020-02-15 15:00
Grove Gallery & Interiors is celebrating the Coconut Grove Arts Festival this year with their own artist showcase. Stop by this weekend and see 75 pieces of art under one roof. And they… Read More
2020-02-15 09:00
We were walking around the Arts Festivals Friday afternoon as people set-up their art and tents; getting ready for the big weekend.The Coconut Grove Business Improvement District has a fun s… Read More
2020-02-15 00:51
So this happened - February 14 is now Tom Falco Day in the City of Miami. I received a proclamation that says so. It may be just today, but I am claiming it in perpetuity so every… Read More
2020-02-14 13:11
The proliferation of peacocks.As all things in the Grove seem to be coming to an end (including us), the City Commission voted unanimously on Thursday that peafowl (peacocks) can be rem… Read More
2020-02-14 11:52
I'm sure you've seen the Coconut Grove Arts Festival poster this year, it's by artist Jesse “Jackson" Kunerth, from Palm Bay, Florida.The art is a bit different not like past years and… Read More
2020-02-13 20:24
I'm excited that the Coconut Grove Village Council has decided to step up and be a voice for the Grove - not that they aren't already - but in the form of posting news and events.The Coconut… Read More
2020-02-13 14:32
The Coconut Grove Arts Festival will be holding a live concert in Peacock Park, the night before the Arts Festival this weekend. On Friday, February 14, headlining this first-ever “Eve… Read More
2020-02-13 09:00
So it was a pleasure to see the sidewalk open at CocoWalk Wednesday morning. This is how it should have been during the whole construction project. The proposed plan is for a phased ope… Read More
2020-02-12 19:03
Crayton Tynes of Tynes Signs is in town from Alabama painting a mural on the Engle Building, right in the center of town. He's working fast and may have the mural done by tomorrow, just in t… Read More
2020-02-12 14:42
Plymouth Congregational Church will be holding its 2020 Jazz Brunch on Sunday, March 15. The annual event will feature jazz vocalist Brenda Alfred and saxophonist extraordinaire Jesse… Read More
2020-02-12 10:54
I see by all the comments here and on Facebook that so many of you are mourning the demise of the Grapevine. Wish I had known how you all felt before this.But regarding the demise of th… Read More
2020-02-12 00:47
Dr. Dazelle SimpsonDr. Dazelle Simpson, 95, passed away on Sunday. Dr. Simpson was a pioneering black doctor in Florida who practiced in Liberty City an Overtown. Her connection to the Grove… Read More
2020-02-11 21:12
The mess at CocoWalkCommissioner Ken Russel had a live video today on Facebook, explaining MOT's (Maintenance of Traffic).In particular he was across from the mess at CocoWalk. The sidewalk… Read More
2020-02-11 13:30
The La Plume Young Writers’ Contest, which started in the Grove in 2011, is now accepting applications from Miami Dade students in grades 3-12 for this year's annual contest. Writers m… Read More
2020-02-11 09:00
The Phoenicia, a replica of a 600 BC Phoenician ship, arrived Monday afternoon at Shake-A-Leg Miami, the sailboat’s only Miami-Dade County port of call after a five month, 6,000 mile m… Read More
2020-02-10 13:21
One of those Facebook pages where people ask for recommendations, one guy asked for suggestions on what he can do in Coconut Grove. He is new to the area and was wondering what he could do h… Read More
2020-02-09 10:27
So I've come to a decision. The Grapevine will be coming to an end soon. I think it's time. I hate that so much of the Grove is disappearing these days, and now we will be joining them, but… Read More
2020-02-08 12:11
Follow in the wake of yacht designer and founder of Biscayne Bay Yacht Club, Commodore Ralph Middleton Munroe, with boat races and a Chowder Party at The Barnacle on Saturday, February 22 to… Read More
2020-02-07 13:08
The St. Stephen's Art Show and MakersFest unveiled their poster art Thursday night. This year's artist is Jill Whitney-Birk. Now in its 31st year, the show connects fine art and makers/… Read More
2020-02-07 09:00
Dinner Key Marina looks so pretty from afar, but if you get up close you can see that damage from Hurricane Irma in September 2017 still exists.Over half of the docks there were damaged and… Read More
2020-02-06 13:00
The city's Planning and Zoning Board approved the upzoning of the properties on Charles Avenue near the Stirrup House by a vote of 7-3 on Wednesday, now it goes to the city commission.Some m… Read More
2020-02-06 09:00
Have you checked out the moss wall at Atchana's Homgrown Thai restaurant? They've added orchids to it.The wall is live and exists on air and humidity, it doesn't need watering.Sergio Braga o… Read More
2020-02-05 13:30
St. Stephen's is having it's Poster Unveling event for the upcoming St. Stephen's Art Show. The unveiling is Thursday, February 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.Meet this year's poster artist Jill Whi… Read More
2020-02-05 09:00
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens will be in full bloom as more than 350 guests don the latest spring fashions for the 12th Annual Vizcaya Preservation Luncheon on Tuesday, March 10. Presented by M… Read More
2020-02-04 13:30
The Grove has a new Police Commander, Lieutenant Weslyne Lewis-Francois, who is replacing Commander Chiquita Butler, who was recently promoted after serving the Grove since October 2017.On T… Read More
2020-02-04 09:00
Ebenezer Woodbury Franklin Stirrup, a Bahamian immigrant who settled in the Grove, built a two story house at 3242 Charles Avenue, which stood until a few years ago, when it was r… Read More
2020-02-03 09:00
On sidewalk - not good.Now that parking is almost impossible to get in the Center Grove, unless you are willing to drive around the block a half our or so, searching. You might want to start… Read More
2020-02-02 12:28
"New York's luxury real-estate market has been in freefall for years, and now the city's super-luxe buildings are sitting empty -- even as property prices in the city remain stubbornly high… Read More
2020-02-01 09:00
District 3 commissioner Joe CarolloFormer Miami-Dade Democratic Party Chair Juan Cuba and a group of local activists have started a petition drive which asks for the removal of City Commissi… Read More
2020-01-31 12:48
There was a meeting regarding the Coconut Grove Playhouse at the County level on Monday, but it's been postponed.Judge Thomas J. Rebull has recused himself from the case as of Thursday after… Read More
2020-01-31 00:35
The countdown to the 57th edition of the Coconut Grove Arts Festival began on Thursday, January 30 with the official unveiling of the 2020 Commemorative Poster created by Jesse “Jackso… Read More
2020-01-30 13:23
The Miami Parking Authority and the towing companies are doing a brisk business this week. More parking has been taken away from the Center Grove and I'm not sure what the point is.Cars were… Read More
2020-01-29 12:04
I was sitting here typing away on my desktop computer, when it started swaying. I thought I was imagining it at first. I didn't look up to see if the blinds or other things were moving, I ju… Read More
2020-01-28 22:48
St. Stephen’s Free Tax Prep Center is open and ready for clients. As they do each year, they prepare and e-file tax returns for individuals earning $56,000 and less, taxpayers with dis… Read More
2020-01-28 11:35
Regatta Park will turn into a food festival this weekend when The Last Bite: A South Florida Food Feast comes to the park on Saturday, February 1.The event, by Prism Creative Group, the… Read More
2020-01-27 09:00
The Spillover restaurant hosted another Flea Market on Sunday and they couldn't have asked for a better day. It was small and contained to the Spillover end of the Myfair Promenade, but… Read More
2020-01-26 09:00
There was a good turnout for the Community Meeting at Hotel Ayra last week – the next day, the City Commission deferred the Carrollton/Villa Woodbine appeal issue to April 23. The… Read More
2020-01-25 09:00
Soprano Elizabeth BaldwinThe St. Hugh-Steinway series is presenting the huge voices of Elizabeth Baldwin, soprano and Roman Ialcic, bass-baritone, with Roberto Berrocal, piano at a concert o… Read More
2020-01-25 02:19
Sonia was sweet. I knew her for many years, but the last few I lost touch, although I would see her out and about, usually at Grove events, especially the King Mango Strut, but I didn't see… Read More
2020-01-24 14:47
The gang of three: Alex de la Portilla, Joe Carollo, Manolo ReyesWho will end up as Miami's Jon Snow, the rightful heir to the Iron Throne?People are all still talking about the takeover at… Read More
2020-01-24 13:00
Are you a fan of perusing the flea market? Some of the best gifts and finds are only discovered at a local flea market of handmade and locally sourced goods. Unfortunately, these markets are… Read More
2020-01-23 16:18
The Carrollton/Villa Woodbine issue was deferred at Thursday's City Commission meeting. It will now be heard on April 23. Surprisingly Commissioners Monolo Reyes and Joy Carollo are opp… Read More
2020-01-23 13:53
Wednesday meeting at Hotel AryaThe City's HEP Board rejected the Carrollton School plan to build a boys Catholic school at Villa Woodbine last month, but the school will appeal that on Thurs… Read More
2020-01-23 12:17
By Anthony R Parrish. Jr., Citizen of Coconut Grove, and David Winker, ESQ.In a prior article, “Winning the War on Neighborhoods” printed in the Jan 13 Daily Business Review, we… Read More
2020-01-22 19:48
View some of the most beautiful gardens in Coconut Grove. Plymouth Preschool is hosting a Secret Garden Tour. This very exclusive tour will grant you access to the most beautiful gardens in… Read More
2020-01-22 11:11
Last Friday, January 17, Commissioner Monolo Reyes was made chair of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla was made Chair of the Omni CRA. Both p… Read More
2020-01-21 13:00
Proposed new school at Villa Woodbine locationThere is a community meeting on Wednesday, January 22, regarding the proposed new school construction at the Villa Woodbine location, 2167 South… Read More
2020-01-21 09:00
Sweet Mercy Brewing, the former Grove Spot, will have a ribbon cutting, grand opening party at the next Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce networking event on Tuesday, January 28.Stop by from… Read More
2020-01-20 13:30
Coconut Grove Elementary students were part of hundreds of students in buses loaded with sports equipment and school supplies pulling up to the St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens last we… Read More
2020-01-20 09:00
Grovite Lee Marks shows off pictures of the 2001 Great Grove Bicycle Race.Lee ran the race from 1997 until its demise.It was started in 1972 by Joe Avalos who ran it (rode it?) for 15… Read More
2020-01-19 09:00
The Beau Arts Festival is at UM this weekend - January 18 and 19. This weekend's weather is perfect for this.The Beaux Arts Festival benefits the Lowe Art Museum on campus. It runs fro… Read More
2020-01-18 14:54
Renny YoungHear about the Grove's history of Dinner Key and the Sailing Club, but you'll have to head for Coral Gables for that.Renny Young will talk about the old days of Dinner Key Marina… Read More
2020-01-17 09:00
Spend time with the family in Vizcaya Village during this rare evening family program. Enjoy art-making, story telling and cooking demos all about food before sitting down together for a com… Read More
2020-01-16 13:30
The Coconut Grove Ecumenical Network is presenting, "Pursuit of the Dream Through the Eyes of Children" the 26th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Sunday, January 19… Read More
2020-01-16 09:00
The local winter arts season starts on January 18 and 19 with the Beaux Arts Festival of Art. It's right across the road, at the University of Miami. Then next month, our two favorites, the… Read More
2020-01-15 13:03
Photo courtesy Ken RussellCommissioner Ken Russell tweeted out this picture last night. He was with Miami-Dade Water & Sewer as they repaired a broken water line on Main Highway. A big p… Read More
2020-01-15 09:00
Shakespeare's Macbeth is coming to The Barnacle this weekend for this year's Shakespeare in the Park, which is celebrating its 15th year.Watch in horror as Macbeth transforms from a hero to… Read More
2020-01-14 09:00
Joseph F. “Chip” Skowron will be speaking Friday January 17 at the Coconut Grove Chapter of New Canaan Society on the lessons he learned during his incredible journey from wealth… Read More
2020-01-13 12:00
The Chocolate Garden is back at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden for the 14th year! Formerly The International Chocolate Weekend, this is South Florida’s favorite weekend for sweets.T… Read More
2020-01-13 09:00
The Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce is having Superbowl themed luncheon on Friday, September 17 at the Mayfair Hotel.Guest speaker is Rodney Barreto, Superbowl host committee chairman.The… Read More
2020-01-12 11:57
These new Wheels scooters recently popped up around town.You may have seen more scooters on the streets along with the blue Revel mopeds which are also popping up around town.Currently, the… Read More
2020-01-11 09:00
The Woman's Club of Coconut Grove has new officers for 2020-2022.Seated from left: Fan Zhang, Second VP, Toni Valarezo First VP. Standing from left: Pat Vegnani, Treasurer (returning officer… Read More
2020-01-10 13:30
Join Dade Heritage Trust and partners Bike Coconut Grove and Friends of the Commodore Trail on the beautiful ride on the Underline and the Commodore Trail to Coconut Grove featuring a tour o… Read More
2020-01-10 10:41
The Last Bite: A South Florida Food Feast is coming to Regatta Park on February 1.The event, by Prism Creative Group, the same people behind The Miami Flea, will be from 5 to 9 pm. The event… Read More
2020-01-09 20:07
Tavern in the Grove is closing after 33 years of doing business at 3416 Main Highway. Kim and Carmine Citro opened The Tavern on Halloween night, October 31, 1987. It seems to have always be… Read More
2020-01-09 13:57
The BID is holding an Instagram Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, January 11. This family-friendly event will get you acquainted with the Grove's eclectic mix of merchants and boutiques as you mak… Read More
2020-01-09 09:00
DJ Nii TeiA curated musical tour/bar crawl through Coconut Grove is taking place Saturday, January 18, all to raise money for the Castaways Against Cancer.Castaways Against Cancer help find… Read More
2020-01-08 13:30
Four Shillings Short will be performing traditional and original music from the Celtic Lands, Medieval and Renaissance Europe, India and the Americas at The Barnacle on Saturday, January 11… Read More
2020-01-08 09:00
Photo by David WinkerPlymouth Church is holding a service fair on Sunday January 12 to introduce Grove residents and church members to various service opportunities in our community –… Read More
2020-01-07 17:05
Grovite David Villano has an interesting article in the Biscyane Times about our depleting tree canopy.David says last June, "The development team behind the [Douglas Road/US1 proj… Read More
2020-01-07 09:00
Telluride Mountainfilm, one of America’s longest-running documentary film festivals, will be showing films at The Kampong on January 10 and January 11 as part of its world tour program… Read More
2020-01-06 14:00
The Miami Beach City Commission has a plan to assign off duty police officers to each bar and club along Ocean Drive.The plan is for each bar and club to have an off duty cop at the business… Read More
2020-01-06 09:00
Shakespeare's Macbeth is coming to The Barnacle for this year's Shakespeare in the Park, which is celebrating its 15th year.Seth Trucks plays Macbeth. Macbeth is Shakespeare's shortest play… Read More
2020-01-05 09:00
I noticed an interesting phenomena regarding these all too common zero lot line homes - we're turning into Brooklyn.What I mean is, there are no backyards at many of these new homes. Th… Read More
2020-01-04 09:00
Vizcaya is holding a full moon meditation on Wednesday, January 8 from 6 to 7:30 pm.Let the moonlight bathe you as you connect to your stillness through a journey of meditation and sound fro… Read More
2020-01-03 13:30
Discover MCA Academy Open House it is January 6 -10.Visit the MCA campus in Coconut Grove and find out more about this unique school for children with talents beyond school! It features smal… Read More
2020-01-03 09:00
There are so many murals around the Grove now, but they are subtle so you may not have noticed them. I've pointed them out to friends and they are surprised to see them. Subtle murals I thin… Read More
2020-01-02 11:20
Come out for a screening of the documentary Guardians of Our Troubled Waters at The Barnacle on Friday, January 3 at 7:30 pm. The gate opens an hour before the program begins — plenty… Read More
2019-12-31 09:00
Shared electric vehicle company Revel, based in New York City, today announced the launch of its all-electric mopeds in Miami. Revel will operate a fleet of 750 vehicles, which are currently… Read More
2019-12-30 10:43
The Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta was in town for the past few days, it ends today, December 30. Coral Reef Yacht Club was their home for the few days. This is the first major rega… Read More
2019-12-29 21:53
It was a long, hard road this year, but the Mangoheads pulled it off - the 38th annual King Mango Strut hit the pavement at 2 pm sharp on Sunday. "Greta Thunberg" was Grand Marshal. An… Read More
2019-12-29 13:50
YOU CAN SEE THE STRUT LIVE HERE:artsandculturetv.com/king-mango-strut/youtube.com/user/ArtsAndCultureTv Read More
2019-12-28 17:38
2019-12-24 16:56
My favorite all time Publix commercial.The music in Last Train Home is from Still Life Talking an album by Pat Metheny Group, released in 1987. This Publix commercial ran from 198… Read More
2019-12-22 09:00
The Rotary Club of Coconut Grove held a coat drive this season to collect and provide warm outerwear to local elementary school children, teenagers and adults in need. The community res… Read More
2019-12-21 11:58
The 19th Annual Woman’s club of Coconut Grove Seniors’ Holiday Party West Grove Seniors enjoyed a good time this year at the 19th annual Holiday Party last week at the Woma… Read More
2019-12-20 12:42
What do you tip your Freebee driver? Or Uber or a cab?I'm not going to change my ways, I'm just curious. I've always been a big tipper, not sure why. I think I heard long ago that that extra… Read More
2019-12-19 20:32
Fitting right in with a group of shotgun houses on Grand Avenue, you'll find a couple of businesses that appear is if they have always been a part of the neighborhood.The Garin Art Caffe and… Read More
2019-12-19 09:00
The Coconut Grove Arts Festival will be holding a live concert in Peacock Park, the night before the Arts Festival this February. On Friday, February 14, headlining this first-ever “Ev… Read More
2019-12-18 14:49
Coffee With a Cop is back at Starbucks on Friday, December 20.Stop by from 9:30 to 10 am and enjoy coffee and Christmas carols with local school children from Coconut Grove Elementary and me… Read More
2019-12-18 14:49
I think I told the story before, but that big condo sign story reminded me of a couple years ago when a developer commandeered our neighborhood. They're still here mucking things up, but at… Read More
2019-12-17 22:46
I'm told that Greta Thunberg is the grand marshal of this year's King Mango Strut. The real one? A look-alike? Who knows. I guess we'll all have to show up to find out!It's the last Sun… Read More
2019-12-17 14:14
I was talking to one of the artists at the art show this past weekend. I think he said he was from Denver, but he seemed to know a lot about the Grove. I asked him how he knew and he said th… Read More
2019-12-17 13:38
The Mutiny Hotel is having Christmas Caroling again this year. Stop by Thursday, September 19 from 7 to 8:30 pm to enjoy caroling, refreshments and nibbels, provided by Table 14.Cristina and… Read More
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