Friday, April 24

The 2015 Laurel Award honorees are: Maestro Stewart Robertson, Atlantic Classical Orchestra, will receive the Richard A. Stark Award for Cultural Leadership;  Anita Astrachan, Volunteer for Riverside Theatre, will receive the Alma Lee Loy Award for Volunteer Leadership; Bridget Lyons, Indian River Academy, will receive the Willie C. Reagan Award for Educational Arts Leadership;  and White Glove Moving, Storage & Delivery, Pak Mail Beachside, President Phil DeLange, will receive the John J. Schumann, Jr. Award for Business Leadership. The Laurel Awards will be presented to the honorees at the Nineteenth Laurel Awards Celebration on Friday, April 24th at the Riomar Country Club. The reception starts at 6:00 pm, dinner at 7:00 pm, followed by the awards program. Reservations, $175 per person, are required by April 17th. Call 772-770-4857. 

The Vero Beach Choral Society will present its Spring Concert, Celebrating a Choral Legacy on April 24th at 7:30 pm and 26th at 3:00 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2365 Pine Avenue in Vero Beach. For this 30th-Anniversary concert, the VBCS will be joined by the choir of the Indian River Charter High School,  Organist Ms. Judith Taylor and the Portside Brass Ensemble will also participate.  Tickets:  $10.00 in advance; $15.00 at the door; students, $5.00.  Tickets are available from members of the Vero Beach Choral Society; online at www.verobeachchoralsociety.org; or by calling 772-494-5011.

The  Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce presents Shark Bait performing 1980s and Classic Rock in Riverview Park on Friday, April 24th from 5:30-8:00 pm. There will be food and refreshments for sale. Free admission.

Saturday, April 25

The Vero Beach Museum of Art presents the 34th Annual Children’s Art Festival on Saturday, April 25th from 10 am to 3 pm.  This event includes:  live student performances and exhibitions;  studio art projects for kids of all ages;  interactive presentations and  free admission to all exhibitions. The Indian River County Student Art Exhibit opens and awards will be presented from 12:30 pm to 2 pm by Florida’s 2015 Teacher of the Year, Christie Bassett (at left).  Congressional Art Awards with Congressman Bill Posey will be from 10:00 am to noon.  Admission is free.

The  Sunrise Theatre in Fort Pierce presents Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes on Saturday, April 25 at 8 pm, Tickets, $45/39 can be purchased online at SunriseTheatre.com.

The  Arc of Indian River County is holding its 10th Annual Spring Swing Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 25th at Sandridge Golf Club   Get a foursome together for a beautiful day on the links followed by a deli luncheon and an awards ceremony as well as raffles and door prizes.  The cost is $100 per player.  Registration is at 7:00 am with a shotgun start at 8:00 am.  To register, call 772-562-6854, ext. 228,  or e-mail noreend@arcir.org or visit www.sunup.org.

The  Sunrise Theatre in Fort Pierce presents Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes on Saturday, April 25 at 8 pm, Tickets, $45/39 can be purchased online at SunriseTheatre.com.

The Vero Beach Recreation Department will hold a Ribbon Cutting ceremony of The John C. Girard Community Poolside Pavilion at Leisure Square on Saturday morning April 25th beginning at 9:30 a.m. Leisure Square is located at 3705 16th Street in Vero Beach. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and music.

Sunday, April 26

The Pelican Island Audubon Society is celebrating its 50th Anniversary and new Audubon House located at 195 9th Street SE (Oslo Road) in Vero Beach on Saturday, April 25th from 10:00 am to 3 pm.  Learn about PIAS accomplishments and goals, see the Oslo Boat Ramp, the native plant landscape garden and enjoy a piece of cake!  Free.

Theatre-Go-Round Dinner Theatre, located within the Quilted Giraffe Restaurant at 500 South US 1 in Vero Beach, concludes its 2014 – 2015 season with “Broadway Blockbusters” on Sunday, April 26th. Doors open for dinner at 4:30 p.m. followed by the show at 6 p.m.   Dinner Theatre Packages, which include a 3-course dinner, show ticket, tax and gratuity are $55 per person. Reservations are required with Visa, MasterCard or Discover by calling 772-252-9341.

The  Community Church Concert Series presents Rochelle Sallee and Ryan Kasten, pianists on Sunday, April 26 at 4 pm. The recital is a dedication concert of the new 7’4” Bösendorfer Concert Grand Piano recently donated to the church.   The recital will feature works by Mozart, Schumann, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Rossini, and Bach.  Community Church is located  at 1901 23rd Street in Vero Beach. Free-will offering.

 HIGHLIGHTS NEXT WEEK:

Join Day Trippin’ with Patti & Vicky to travel to Miami to view the glass artworks of Dale Chihuly at Fairchild Gardens on Thursday, April 29th.  The cost is $80 for McKee members with membership card and $90 for the general public.  Cost includes bus transportation with pickup sites in Vero Beach, Ft. Pierce and Stuart; tram ride around the gardens and admission to the Chihuly exhibit.  Lunch will be on your own at one of the fine eateries located at Fairchild Gardens.  Reservations can be made by calling 772-569-8372.

The Arc of Indian River County invites Mothers and Grandmothers to its third annual Tea: Paris Tea Party, a fashion event featuring tea and goodies, an art show by Indian River Charter High School, music by Vero Beach High School Philharmonic String Quartet and paintings by special artist, Katie Henderson.  The Tea will be held on May 3rd from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at the Club at Pointe West, 7500 14th Lane in Vero Beach.   Tickets are $20 each, $150  for table of 8.  For information or tickets contact Pat Martin at 772-569-0228 or email tem49@comcast.net.