John O'Rourke News

The Coral Gables Community Foundation welcomes Laura Russo as the 19th Chair of the Coral Gables Community Foundation Board of Directors for the 2020-2021 term.

The Biltmore Ball to benefit the Coral Gables Community Foundation presented by Paul & Swanee DiMare was held Friday, October 20th at The Biltmore Hotel. Themed Memories of Madrid, the romance, rich heritage and architectural allure of Spain set the scene for the evening as over 400 of Miami's philanthropic, social, civic and business influencers turned out in Spanish flare to celebrate the evening's distinguishes honorees and the Foundation's accomplishments over the last 26 years.

The Coral Gables Community Foundation gala committee is looking to the pride of the City and -- the landmark Biltmore Hotel -- and the City's Spanish architectural roots as inspiration for the Gables' most anticipated and elegant annual affair.

The Coral Gables Community Foundation hosted the fifth annual Merrick Society reception on May 25th, where nearly $150,000 were awarded in college scholarships to and Grants.

Former Saturday Night Live and Comedy Central star Colin Quinn, who earlier this year enjoyed the successful Broadway run of his one-man show, Long Story Short, directed by Jerry Seinfeld, will now headline the holiday shows for the weekly "COMEDY AT CHA CHA'S" in Little Italy. Colin Quinn, along with co-headliner Bob Levy and host James "Jackpot" Napodano, will perform on Thursday, December 22nd at 9pm and Friday, December 23rd at 11:45pm, at Cha Cha's Cafe at 113 Mulberry Street in Little Italy.

Former Saturday Night Live and Comedy Central star Colin Quinn, who earlier this year enjoyed the successful Broadway run of his one-man show, Long Story Short, directed by Jerry Seinfeld, will now headline the holiday shows for the weekly "COMEDY AT CHA CHA'S" in Little Italy. Colin Quinn, along with co-headliner Bob Levy and host James "Jackpot" Napodano, will perform on Thursday, December 22nd at 9pm and Friday, December 23rd at 11:45pm, at Cha Cha's Cafe at 113 Mulberry Street in Little Italy.

Amongst the winners were several with Broadway backgrounds: Bill Sherman (composer) and Chris Jackson (lyricist) for Sesame Street's original song 'What I Am' and Willie Reale as a co-executive producer of The Electric Company on PBS.