Thursday, October 15th

The Treasure Coast Navy League presents the first in its series of Luncheon Speaker Series on Thursday, October 15th at Noon at The Club at Pointe West, 7500 14th Lane in Vero Beach. Probing the Deep – The story of NR 1 – America’s first nuclear powered Deep Submergence Vessel will be presented by Capt. Al Holifield, USN, first commanding officer. Reserve today by contacting Al Glatz, Treasurer, at 772-492-9652 or by e-mail: agfornl@yahoo.com. For information, visit: treasurecoastnavyleague.org.

Friday, October 16

Main Street Studios & Gallery, 2036 14th Ave in Vero Beach, presents Art with A Heart on Friday, October 16th from 5 to 8 pm. with the Military Moms’ Prayer Group’s Holiday for Heros. Christmas boxes to send to our troops overseas. Pick up a box to fill or bring items in to place in the collection box. A percentage of art sales that night will go toward shipping costs. For a list of items for the soldiers, visit MilitaryMomsPrayerGroup.org or for more information about the event, contact Barbara Sharp 772-532-4001 or sharpart@earthlink.net.

Friday & Saturday:

Riverside Theatre presents Comedy Zone – Oktoberfest Nights with German-themed food and music. on Friday & Saturday, October 16th and 17th. Comedians are Chris Buck & Al Ernst with shows at 7:30 and 9:30 pm. Free outdoor concerts are held in the Live In The Loop with Wiley Nash (Variety Rock, Blues) on Friday and Bob Houston (Oktoberfest Band) on Saturday. For tickets ($16-$18), visit RiversideTheatre.com

 

 

Riverside Childrens Theatre presents Into The Woods Jr. Friday through Sunday, October 16th @ 7:30 pm, October 17th @ 1:30 & 7:30 pm and October 18th @ 1:30 pm. Kids will enjoy all of their favorite characters—Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk), and the Witch—meet and interact in this whimsical original musical. For tickets ($12/$6): RiversideTheatre.com.

 

 

INDIAN RIVER BIRDING FESTIVAL & ART SHOW – Pelican Island Preservation Society and the Environmental Learning Center present the Indian River Lagoon Birding Festival on Friday & Saturday, October 16th & 17th at the ELC campus. On Friday observe plein air painters from 9 to 3 with the art show reception at 5 pm. Join the “Owl Prowl” at 6:45 pm followed by a lecture on Crested Caracara Monitoring at 7pm. Saturday offers a variety of tours and lectures beginning at 6:45 am. For details, visit http://firstrefuge.org/events/4th-annual-indian-river-birding-festival/ or contact Debbie Avery by e-mail debbieainvero@gmail.com for more information.

 

Saturday, October 17

St Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 475 43rd Avenue in Vero Beach will hold its Fall Bazaar & Craft Show on Saturday, October 17th from 9 am to 1 pm. Over 30 artists, crafters & vendors showing off their creative side. Members of The Eastern Star, Vero Chapter 135 will be serving lunch in the Youth Hall from 11 am until 12:30 pm. For more information, call Carol at 772-579-0315.

The City of Vero Beach Recreation Department will hold registration for the Fall 2 Gymnastics Session on Saturday, October 17th beginning at 8 am at Leisure Square Fitness Center, 3705 16th Street. Gymnastics classes are available for beginners through advanced students and toddlers through teens! Participants will perform in the 20th Annual Holiday Drama, Santa Who? on December 20th at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center.

Sunday October 18

DECORATE A CAKE AT MC KEE – Learn to decorate a cake at McKee Botanical Garden on Sunday, October 18th with Lori Young, owner of Sweet Creations bakery. Participants will get to decorate a frosted cake with colored icing, tips, fondant, cut outs and molds using nature as their inspiration. Choose from two sessions: 1:00 to 2:00 pm or 3:00 to 4:00 pm. All ages are welcome, and children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $30 for McKee members/$35 for non-members. Call 772-794-0601.

Space Coast Symphony Jazz Orchestra will perform “Sounds of the Swing Era” joined by former Lawrence Welk Show singer, Sally Hart on Sunday, October 18th at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center. Beginning at 3 pm, the Jazz Orchestra will swing music from the great bands of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Woody Herman and Harry James. Tickets are $20, free for 18 & under or w/student ID and available at SpaceCoastSymphony.org.

Swing Dancers – On Sunday, October 18th at 3 pm pianist and Music & Arts Director of First Presbyterian Church, Jacob Craig, will perform along with the church’s choral group, The Key of G at McAfee Hall for “Faith, Family & Fun”. Enjoy a light dinner afterward. Admission is free and a Love Offering will be gratefully received. Reserve your space by calling 772-562-9088.

On Sunday October 18th, at 3:00 pm, Virtuoso flutist and Vero native, Emilio Rutllant, will perform a recital of well-known classics by Bizet, Debussy, Mozart, Rachmanioff, and others at Christ Church Vero Beach, 925 14th Lane. Donation/offerings will be accepted. For more information, call 772-562-8670 or visit http://www.christchurchvero.org.

Highlights next week

Join Susan Drew, owner of Sangha Tours, on a fully escorted group tour to South India: February 17th – March 2nd. Tour the gardens, museums and temples of Bangalore, the palaces of Mysore. Then it’s on to 5-star eco-resorts in both the green hills of Coorg for nature walks, birding, tours of coffee tea and spice plantations followed by Kabini for jeep/river animal safaris. Take a luxury cruise on the backwaters of Cochin and Kerala, ending with a few nights at Kovalam Beach. Tour options are cooking classes, dance performances, yoga classes, kayaking, elephant rides, biking, village tours, and ayurvedic/spa treatments. Contact Susan (772-567-6202); susandrew@peoplepc.com, http://www.sanghatours.net

The Treasure Coast Travel Agency is offering a seven night Art Cruise on the Seine this spring & summer leaving from Paris. The Paris to Normandy cruise itinerary takes you on a journey through renowned regions that inspired the likes of Monet, Renoir and Gauguin. Book your trip by October 31st for a discount on Art Cruises in April, June and October of 2016 by calling 772-567-4388 or stop by the agency at 616 21st Street in Vero Beach for “Where to Wednesday”, October 14th from 10 am to 1 pm,to learn about the “Globus family of brands”.