ARTS AND CULTURAL Events ~ CCIRC
Performances & Events
Sunrise Theatre offers Main Theatre: Andrea Del Principe An Italian Christmas Night
December 22, 7:30 pm Tickets: http://www.sunrisetheatre.com/events/
Free Writers Critique Group on December 23, 10am. For all levels, Indian River County Main Library, 1600 21st Street in Vero Beach
VBMA Museum Stories (Every Wednesday) for 0-24 months old on December 21, 9:30 – 10:30am
VBMA Museum Stories (Every Wednesday) for 2-4 years old on December 21, 10:30 – 11:30am
VBMA Art Talk – Creatures and Habitats: Highlights from the Changing Nature Exhibition
December 21, 12pm
Join VBMA docents for an in-depth focus on select artworks from the current exhibitions and the VBMA permanent collection. Trained docents will meet registered participants at the Visitor Services Desk, then head to the galleries for 45-60 minutes of careful looking and discussion.
Come celebrate the holiday season at McKee Botanical Garden during the
Magic of McKee Festival of Lights
- December 20 through December 23
- December 28 through December 30
6 to 8pm each night. The last admission ticket sold at 7:30 pm.
Relive moments of holidays past as you marvel at McKee’s nostalgic large-scale train display (December 20-23 and December 28-30) and listen to the sounds of the 1924 Wurlitzer Band Organ (December 20-23). Intermittent snow flurries create a traditional holiday spirit in the Garden along with Santa, outdoor holiday movies, performances by local entertainers and special holiday treats from the Garden Café. Thousands of bright and colorful professionally installed lights will illuminate the Garden pathways along with lighted holiday displays and festive decorations
The works of GAIL LOIS JAFFE, P.A. Feel the Heal
On View through December 23 In the Education wing of the VBMA.
The theme is how art contributes to healing.
ELC presents It’s The Little Things” A 12″ by 12″ Show, On view through December 24. Features 16 artists – 43 pieces of work.The artists are May Brandt, Judy Burgarella, Camy DeMario, Mary Ann Hall, J. Scott Kelley, Barbara Landry, Katherine Larson, Karen Marsh, Phyllis Petrillo, Annie, Talley, Kathleen A. Raymond, LuAnn Sampson, Mark San Souci, Kevin Thompson, Barbara A. Whitlam, and Arlene Willnow.
Valerie Cecire is the featured artist in the Tidal Gallery and will be exhibiting her contemporary landscapes. She is an award-winning artist whose art pieces are impressions and concepts derived from nature with abstract dimensions. Cathy K. Ferrell is also showing bronze sculptures during this show. All of the artwork is available for purchase.
“Viva FOCA!” On view through December 30. Center for Spiritual Care,1550 24th St. in Vero Beach, at the corner of 16th Avenue and 24th St. Twenty-seven of Vero’s best-known artists works at the Center for Spiritual Care for a month-long group exhibition. Organized by a local group of art enthusiasts called Friends of Contemporary Art, entitled “Viva FOCA!”The exhibition will feature small works, none larger than 14” x 14”. It will be open to viewers by appointment after the reception through December 30. Call the Center at 772-567-1233 to arrange a personal tour.
On exhibit works by:
Rita Barone, Bonnie Bolton, Mary Garvey Beda, Stephen Edgar Bradbury, Ann Chwatsky, Hank Feeley, Ellen Fischer, Patricia Forelle, Mary B. Gallatin, Xaque Gruber, Susan Hale, Jill Kerwick, Barbara Krupp, Shotsi Cain Lajoie, Madeline Long, Gustaf Miller, Janvier Miller, George Pillorgé, Suzanne Roff, Barbara Rowles, Timothy J. Sanchez, Cree Scudder, Sean Sexton, Allan Teger, Emily Tremml, Janet Kipp Tribus and Maciek von Ato.
A.E. Backus Museum presents the latest exhibition by ceramics artist
Walford Campbell, “Vessels: A Journey in Clay”
On view through December 31
Vessels: A Journey in Clay by Walford Campbell, the Jamaican-born ceramicist traces an extraordinary creative voyage, delving into an intimate and lifelong relationship with the earth.
Art Show Galleries at First Pres
On view through December 31
The show will feature the works of local artists Valerie Cecire, Grace Cormier & Theresa Kelso
The galleries are located throughout the campus of First Presbyterian Church at 520 Royal Palm Boulevard in Vero Beach.
Artists Guild Gallery is a fine-art gallery featuring original art by local artist-owners. Diverse styles and mediums are represented, and the art is changed, and rotated on a monthly basis. Classes are offered in oil, watercolor, acrylics, pastels, and drawing. Located: 1974 14th Avenue, Vero Beach
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 11am – 3pm, Saturdays 11 – 3
Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County on exhibit Indian River County Administrative Complex Bldg. A & B, First & Second Floors. Artful Architecture – Member’s Exhibit featuring works by Ella Chabot, Patricia Forelle, Evelyn Haught, Gwen McNenney, Yvonne Steere, Judy Burgarella, Dorothy Napp Schindel & Patricia Willis. On View through January 4.
Art at The Emerson presents All Mixed Up Exhibit
An exciting exhibit showing mixed media art.
On view through January 5
On the SE corner of 16th Street and 27th Avenue in Vero Beach. Gallery Hours: Monday -Friday 10am – 3pm, No entry fee.
Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County On Exhibit Indian River County Courthouse Ella Chabot Solo Exhibit – “Illuminations”
On view through January 18.
Gallery 14 presents Start to Finish: The Works of Frank Spino & Carol Staub In honor of their 15th Anniversary Season Gallery 14 is thrilled to present a two month showing of the work of revered water media artists Frank Spino and Carol Staub. On view through January 28, 2023. Gallery 14, 1011 14th Ave., in Vero Beach
Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County on exhibit at the Intergenerational Center “Food, Glorious Food –
Member Exhibit” On view through February 3, 2023. Featuring works by Judy Burgarella , Merana Cadorette, Tony Caruso, Gail Lois Jaffe, Gwen McNenney, Tara Rovani, Mark San Souci & Ardi Schneider.
Laura (Riding) Jackson’s Historic Home Opens for the 2022-2023 Season
Tours: Every Tuesday afternoon 1 – 5pm through May 23, 2023
& The 2nd Sunday of each month 1 – 5pm through May 21, 2023
Garden Club of Indian River County Christmas Ornament released for sale to the Community. Marking the 31st year of producing the ornament, each year, featuring places in Indian River County that are near and dear to our hearts. Many residents enjoy collecting and gifting these ornaments and eagerly await their arrival. This year the Garden Club is happy to feature ‘Gardenfest!’. The brass ornament is adorned with our white trellis and colorful Bougainvillea. Celebrating the 20th year of this much-loved event, held each year on the first weekend in February under the oaks in Vero Beach. 20,000 people attend each year to find plants, herbs, various garden services, garden accessories and local business services.
http://www.gardenclubofirc.org/ornaments/places-to-purchase/
A Look Ahead:
Riverside Theatre presents
Man of La Mancha ”Dream The Impossible Dream”
One of the most honored musicals of the American theater, Man of La Mancha was inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’ 17th Century masterpiece, Don Quixote. Winner of five Tony Awards®, including best musical, Man of La Mancha is a powerful, funny, and heartbreaking musical celebrating the perseverance of one man who refuses to relinquish his ideals, and who is determined to see life “not as it is, but as it ought to be.”
Performances run January 3-22
OPERA: L’Elisir d’Amore (The Elixir of Love)
January 8, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
Vero Beach Opera will present an original production of Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore (The Elixir of Love), with stage direction by Vero Beach Opera Artistic Director Russell Franks. Maestro Christopher Confessore will conduct the Brevard Symphony Orchestra. Costumes will come in from Norcostco Costume Co., and sets from Stivanello Costume Company, Inc.
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, (CMS) is one of eleven constituents of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the largest performing arts complex in the world. The Chamber Music Society has its home in Alice Tully Hall – the finest hall in the world for chamber music. Through its performance, education, and recording/broadcast activities, it draws more people to chamber music than any other organization of its kind.
Magical Schubert on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, 7PM
Brahms and Arensky on Monday, March 20, 2023, 7PM
Performances at The Community Church of Vero Beach, 1901 23rd Street in Vero Beach.
Celebrate LRJF’s 30th Anniversary with Carl Hiaasen!
January 19, 6:30pm
Proceeds benefit LRJF’s Teen Creative Writing Workshops, Adult Writing Workshops, and the preservation of Laura (Riding) Jackson’s historic home and gardens. Purchase your tickets Early.
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