ONGOING

The Nature Nook Gift Shop at the Environmental Learning Center is having  “50% Off” sale on most of its merchandise now through the month of September!  The shop will be closed in October and November and re-emerge like a butterfly transformed during season! Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10am to 4pm; Saturday 9am to 12 noon; Sunday 1pm to 4pm. Call 772-589-5050 for more information.

 

FRIDAY & SATURDAY  AUGUST 12 & 13

COMEDY ZONE VEGAS NIGHTS THIS WEEKEND – Riverside Theatre presents The Comedy Zone Experience – Vegas Nights on Friday & Saturday, August 12 & 13 with shows at 7:30 and 9:30 pm. Enjoy an exciting Las Vegas-style casino night party with live entertainment inside and outside the theatre. Play a game of chance at the blackjack and craps tables, or get a lucky hand at Caribbean poker. Play with RT’s funny money and then cash in your winnings for a chance to win some great prizes. Scheduled comedians are: Frankie Paul  (at left)  and Lenny Travis (at right).  Free outdoor concerts with variety rock bands, Wiley Nash on Friday and The Jacks Band on Saturday beginning at 6:30 pm.   For tickets  visit RiversideTheatre.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13

The Oceanside Business Association presents Sunset Saturday Night from 6:30 to 9:30 pm on Saturday, August 13th on Ocean Drive at Humiston Park.  Soul Jam will be performing on stage and food and drink will be available from a variety of vendors.  The charity of the evening is the American Cancer Society,  and the Real Men Wear Pink will come on stage at the first band break.  No coolers, please.  Free.

 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14

Let the Games Begin! Maestro Aaron T. Collins leads the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra in an unparalleled concert event inspired by the Olympic Games; a multi-media experience capturing the spirit of competition and the drama of sport. Faster, Higher, Stronger: Music of the Olympics will be performed at 3:00 PM on Sunday, August 14 at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center, 1707 16th Street.   The powerful program is named for the Olympic motto and features music written for or about the games, much of it in the familiar fanfare style heard at the opening ceremonies. The multi-media concert experience provides a soundtrack for the Olympic phenomenon and will include archival and news footage, original film and photos. For more information about the Space Coast Symphony 2016-17 season or the Symphony for Everyone discount ticket program, please visit www.SpaceCoastSymphony.org or call toll-free (855) 252-7276.

NEW OPPORTUNITIES

Youth and adults who can play Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass at a high school level are invited to participate in the Handel Strings Project.  Auditions are not required and the program is free.  Rehearsals will be held every Sunday from 2 to 4 pm beginning August 21 through December 18 at the Community Baptist Church Sanctuary, 12534 Roseland Road in Sebastian.  The Handle Strings Project will culminate with two candlelight performances in period costumes on December 18.  Contact Director, Diane Hope Float at 772-571-6096.

Five Indian River County Rotary Clubs are holding Octoberfest 2016 at the Riverhouse, 305 Acacia Road in Vero Beach on October 1 to support Polio Plus.  The Clubs are seeking donations of silent auction items and sponsorships for this event.  Contact Tina Nicholson by email: tina.nicholson@pnc.com for more information.

The Pelican Island Preservation Society has issued a call to artists for the Bird & Nature Art show to be held at the Environmental Learning Center October 21 through 23.  Nature themed artwork in both 2 and 3 dimensions are welcome to apply.  The application deadline is October 14 at 5 pm.  Plein Air artists are also being sought for a Paint Out at the ELC’s campus on Friday, October 21.  To download the application, visit http://www.cultural-council.org/CallsToArtists.html.

Gallery 14 has issued a call for artists  for their annual “Our Beautiful Waters” exhibit to be held from December 1 through 30 at the gallery.  Applications are to be postmarked prior to November 19th for this juried show.  For an application, visit Gallery14VeroBeach.com.

The Sebastian Art Studio Tour to be held on February 11, 2017 is a free tour of artists studios. This tour has space for a few professional artists who have a studio in Sebastian.  For more information, contact Mary Segal by e-mail:  marysegal@yahoo.com.  For details, visit SebastianArtStudioTour.com.

SAVE THE DATE

Meet the members of the Cultural Council at the Celebrate the Arts Festival on September 24 from 10 am to 4 pm at Riverside Park in Vero Beach.  Enjoy fine art, fine food and live entertainment all day long!   Free.

UPCOMING

The Flea Market Mall is more than a flea market – it’s a marketplace!  Join Goodtime Getaways on August 18 and travel to this air conditioned quarter-mile-long shopping paradise with over 500 shops, restaurants, fragrance outlets, cosmetic stores, shoe stores, clothing shops, baked goods, produce, jewelry stores, home furnishing stores and gift boutiques. Comfortable motor coach transportation offers convenient pick up points in Vero Beach and Port St. Lucie for only $33 per person.  Call Goodtime Getaways for more information: 888-569-6068 or visit goodtimegetaways.com.