arts & entertainment

Yo–ho–ho maties!!

Arrrrr  you ready for a fun evening of “Loot & Libations” on Dec. 6 at the Bethel Creek House in Vero Beach? This pirate-themed  party, planned by Indian River Clay, a non-profit ceramic arts studio, promises a night of laughter, signature cocktails and jewelry shopping.

Blow me down! Yes, there will be plenty of booty to be bought!

The idea started when a member of Indian River Clay donated 20 beautiful pieces of marcasite jewelry to the studio. Additional members and friends answered the “booty” call, resulting in thousands of dollars in jewelry and valuable treasures being donated. All of this “loot” will be for sale to the public just in time for holiday gift buying.

“Loot & Libations” is planned for 6 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Bethel Creek House, 4405 State Road A1A, Vero Beach.

Get your tickets now! Admission is $25 per person, which includes two beverages of choice and appetizers. Only 150 tickets will be sold, with a limit of 4 tickets per person.

Tickets can be ordered online at indianriverclay.org; or bought at the Indian River Clay studio, 1239 16^th St., Vero Beach. The public can stop by the studio from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday to buy tickets.

Tickets bought online can be picked up at the studio during the same hours or at the Loot & Libations will-call desk Dec. 6 at the Bethel Creek House. Tickets are numbered for use at the event, so don’t let your ticket get thieved by another pirate!  All sales are final and lost tickets will not be replaced.

If you are interested in reserving more than 4 tickets, please call Indian River Clay at 772-202-8598.

In addition to the marcasite jewelry, the “loot” available for sale will include two diamond tennis bracelets, a sterling silver Tiffany & Co. Heart Toggle chain necklace, a Reactor men’s dive watch, a 1901 Gold Liberty Head coin necklace, Orthoceras fossil earrings, multi-color pearl necklace, Red Creek jasper necklace, a sterling silver bracelet with Vajrasattva Mantra in Tibetan script and Native American fetish necklaces. Other treasures include genuine pieces of gold, silver, gemstones, coins, costume jewelry and too many earrings, bracelets, and necklaces to list here.

All proceeds from ticket sales and the purchase of donated items will benefit Indian River Clay, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. It will go toward equipment and facility upgrades, further enabling this community studio to fulfill its mission.

“We foster a community that inspires curiosity and discovery around the art and craft of clay, drawing together students, artists, and an engaged public,” the organization’s website states. “Every day in our studio we strive to deepen the connection between people and clay with the highest quality programs because we believe that shared creativity, so fundamental to humanity, is a critical force for good.”

Indian River Clay was founded in 2018.

For more information, call 772-202-8598; online at indianriverclay.org; by email at info@indianriverclay.org; or stop by the studio at 1239 16th St., Vero Beach. Studio hours are: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday.

There will be no returns of items purchased at “Loot & Libations.” The items have been donated by members and friends of Indian River Clay. The values of the items are estimated and will be sold at the tagged price. Prices can not be negotiated.