ARTS AND CULTURAL Events ~ CCIRC Performances & Events

Program 2 of Ballet Vero Beach’s 2023-2024 Season features bold leaps forward in our repertory development. Balanchine, Graham, Wheeldon will not only feature the main stage premiere of the complete Sylvia Pas De Deux by George Balanchine, but will also feature our first forays into developing relationships with Tony Award Winning Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and the legendary Martha Graham Dance Company. The program also features Museum Pieces, a work that was born out of our very first collaboration with our beloved Vero Beach Museum of Art. This program forges new collaborations while honoring those that continue to help us grow.

February 23, 7:30pm

February 24, 2:00pm & 7:30pm

VBHS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Featuring:

Sylvia Pas De Deux Choreography by George Balanchine

Lamentation Variations Choreography by Martha Graham Et Al

Je ne t’aime pas Choreography by Christopher Wheeldon

Museum Pieces Choreography by Camilo A. Rodriguez & Adam Schnell

ACCESSIBLE/FAMILY FRIENDLY SERIES

FIREBIRD

February 25, 2:00pm

VBHS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Ballet Vero Beach is thrilled to offer our Accessible Series and Family Friendly Series again this season. Performances may include modified audio/visual effects and venue setup that meets the needs of all attendees. Life is full of transformation in this extra special hour-long performance that will take audience members on a journey from classroom to fantasy world and back again. Performances may include Q&A sessions or opportunities to take photos with a dancer.

Riverside Theatre presents Live in the Loop on February 23 with Riptide, a FUN music party band playing a wide variety of iconic hits from the 60s thru Today

and on February 24 The Real Deal plays music from The Doors, The Zombies, Creedence, Van Morrison, Santana, Steely Dan, Todd Rundgren, The Rascals, Queen, The Hollies, The Kinks, Badfinger, The Allman Brothers, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and of course The Beatles!

Miniature Show

On view through February 24

Center for Spiritual Care, 1550 24th ST in Vero Beach

Sunrise Theatre presents Headliner Tanyalee Davis on February 24, 8pm at The Comedy Corner,

The Immediate Family on February 27, 7:30pm,

Johnny Cash – The Official Concert Experience on February 28, 7:30 pm,

iLuminate brings music and dance to light on February 29, 7:30 pm

Visit: http://www.sunrisetheatre.com

The Environmental Learning Center is pleased to be the host venue for the Above and Beyond Events Wedding Expo on February 25, 1-4pm

Treasure Coast Nature and Nuptials will showcase the Environmental Learning Center and premier Treasure Coast wedding and event vendors.

Art in the Park on February 25, 10am – 4pm

Art in the Park is a juried Fine Arts and Crafts Exhibition and Sale by Vero Beach Art Club Member Artists.

Humiston Park, 3000 Ocean Drive in Vero Beach

Center for Spiritual Care is the showcase for 5 Emerging Vero Beach Art Club Artists. Featured Artists: Leah Blythe, Adam Conard, Dominique Tynes, Vernon Tynes & Jingyu Xu. On view through February 26.

Center for Spiritual Care, 1550 24th ST in Vero Beach

CCIRC presents the 2nd CULTURAL CONNECTION of 2024 with a Music Focus co-hosted by First Presbyterian Church, 520 Royal Palm Boulevard on Tuesday, February 27 at 4-6 pm. Tickets $20. Join us for refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, and presentations about the many varied music programs in Indian River County. From chamber music to jazz, symphonic music to youth programs, we are privileged to have abundant opportunities to experience music of all kinds locally. Join us as we explore those many programs available for our listening enjoyment.  

Participants will include: 

• First Presbyterian Church Youth Music Program: Jacob Craig & Peter Mahtani
• Indian River Symphonic Association student scholarship recipients: Jacob Craig
• Space Coast Symphonic Orchestra: Aaron Collins
• Music Angels: Linda Sposato
• Treasure Coast Jazz: Sharon Bastide

Tickets: https://ccoirc.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events#/events/2355

Historic House Tours Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation

February 27, 1 – 5pm. Mueller Campus of IRSC, 6155 College Lane in Vero Beach.

Enchanting Encounters with Marine Mammals with E-Series speaker Shanen Cox on February 27, 7 – 9pm, The Emerson Center

Marine biologist Shanen Cox, with extensive marine mammal training and experience, is committed to fostering public awareness and care for the ocean and its diverse inhabitants through her work with institutions like NOAA and Harbor Branch.

Ms. Shanen Cox, an experienced marine biologist with 14 years as a marine mammal trainer, brings a wealth of knowledge from diverse marine environments—Hawaii, California, and Florida. She’s worked with a range of marine mammals, from dolphins and killer whales to seals, sea lions, otters, and penguins. Ms. Cox has held significant roles with NOAA as a marine mammal hormone scientist and as a stranding response team member. She’s also contributed her expertise to Harbor Branch, serving on both the dolphin population assessment and marine mammal stranding response teams. Her unwavering passion centers on the ocean and its remarkable inhabitants. Ms. Cox derives great satisfaction from sharing her extensive knowledge and experiences with the public, in the hope of instilling a heightened sense of responsibility for the marine environment.

VBMA Museum Stories: 0-23 Month Olds

February 28, 9:30 – 10:30am

VBMA Museum Stories for 2-4 Year Olds

February 28, 10:30 – 11:30am

Melbourne Municipal Band Concert: An Evening of Romance

February 28, 7pm – Free Concert

Featuring Staci Rosbury, Conductor. Love can be sweet and insistent. We will bring the romance to this concert with a Latin tango from Alfred Reed, some classics by George Gershwin, and the gorgeous Romance from “The Gadfly.”

Performance at Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E Hibiscus Blvd in  Melbourne

Art at The Emerson presents“Different Strokes” Exhibition

On view through February 28. Gallery hours: Monday – Friday from 10am – 3pm.

For more information, please visit www.artattheemersoncenter.com

2023-2024 ELC Nature Inspired Art Series VIVA FOCA! 

On view through February 28.

Environmental Learning Center 255 Live Oak Dr., Vero Beach 

The Vero Beach Museum of Art presents Concerts in the Park

February 29, 5 – 7pm : Don Soledad

Don’t miss the return of Concerts in the Park at the Vero Beach Museum of Art. Residents are invited to enjoy the beautiful outdoor setting and atmosphere of the Museum’s Sculpture. Parks while listening to the sounds of various toe-tapping musical numbers. Back by popular demand…the season’s schedule kicks off with Don Soledad. Inspired by the guitar of flamenco legend Paco de Lucia, Don Soledad cultivated his sophisticated, soulful sounds in Northern California, beginning with his early guitar studies with the great Spanish flamenco maestros – Mariano de Cordoba and Agustin Rios, the nephew of legendary guitarist Diego del Gastor. This musical trio will perform fan favorites and introduce the audience to new performances. Either way, it promises to be a great evening. Each musical evening will begin at 5 pm and include a live performance, a cash bar – beer and wine, andOff the Hook Food Truck will be on site each evening. Well-behaved dogs on a leash are welcome. Join us and bring your seats or picnic blankets,and enjoy this truly sensational evening of entertainment at the Vero Beach Museum of Art. Tickets are purchased on the night. No advanced tickets.

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center brings us Instrumental Inspirations

 On February 29, 7:30pm

Performance at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2365 Pine Avenue in Vero Beach 

Join us at 6:45 pm for a Pre-Concert Talk with the artists.

Composers from four lands combine to display their incomparable talents for instrumental display. From Franz Schubert’s charming classical string trio to Ern? von Dohnányi’s passionate Piano Quintet, the voices of strings and piano will dazzle the ear the kind of virtuosity and lyricism so uniquely found in chamber music. The electrifying pianist Wu Qian is joined by a string quartet of musicians representing CMS at its finest.

Experience the incomparable talents of these musicians as they display their prowess in instrumental performance. The program will range from Franz Schubert’s delightful classical string trio to Edvard Grieg’s passionate Third Piano Sonata.

LIVE! From Vero Beach offers The Music of John Denver on February 29, 7pm.  Ted Vigil, a singer, songwriter and tribute artist brings us the sweet, soothing sounds of John Denver.  Vigil has performed with John Denver’s lead guitarist and has even played for Denver’s own Windstar Foundation in Colorado.  Ted Vigil performs many of John Denver’s hits including “Country Roads,” “Rocky Mountain High,” “Annie’s Song,” “Sunshine on My Shoulders,” “Thank God I’m a Country Boy” and many others.  Vigil’s uncanny resemblance to John Denver in both his vocal abilities and looks will bring you back in time to the soft rock sounds of the 1970’s.

Tickets at: http://www.musicworksconcerts.com/vero-beach

A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery offer Fast Forward: The Original Florida Highwaymen on the Way to Fame 1954-2004

On view through March 3. A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery, 500 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 34950. When a nineteen-year-old Harold Newton became inspired to paint the Florida landscape in 1954, his vision, courage, and accomplishments encouraged his friends and neighbors to take up paintbrushes and follow a new path as professional artists. Over time, dozens of individuals joined the venture and unintentionally founded a movement. After more than fifty years in becoming an overnight success, the 26 landscape artists now known as The Original Highwaymen were inducted in 2004 into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame. This exhibition of rarely seen paintings, gathered from private collections, celebrates their first fifty years of fame and bold course forward to the hard-won triumph of statewide recognition.

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County Intergenerational Recreation Center Exhibit Big, Bold & Abstract, Featured Artists: Mary Carter, Tony Caruso, Allie Comer, Diana Farce, Patricia Forelle & Wendy Ryles. On view through March 6.

J.M. Stringer Gallery of Fine Art

Invites you to the Opening of “Beguiling Compositions”

a group exhibition featuring the recent works of E.J. Paprocki and Claudia Seymour. On view through March 9, 3465 Ocean Drive in Vero Beach

Customer parking behind Gallery in both lots, from Acacia to Banyan

Riverside Theatre offers Kinky Boots, Music & Lyrics by Cyndi Lauper, Book by Harvey Fierstein,  Based on the 2005 British film written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth. Performances run through March 17.

The Galleries at First Press offers Winter Art Reception and Show

Galleries at First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach spotlight three artists 

520 Royal Palm Boulevard in Vero Beach. On view through March 31.

The work of three standout artists; Evelyna Helmer, Maciek von Ato and Bertelle Brooking will be displayed in galleries throughout the church campus for the duration of the show.

About the Artists:

Evelyna Helmer – The paintings of Chicago-born, Sydney-based artist Evelyna Helmer emphasize the power of nostalgia and the allure of mystery. Often intentionally elliptical, Helmer’s seemingly quiet objects are charged with an emotional and psychological valency. Helmer’s works are somewhat Hopper-esque in their cinematic suspension of moments in time. The familiar depictions evoke visions of comfort and, at times, an unnerving childhood whilst dismantling the barrier between reality and illusion. Evelyna Helmer presents objects commonly taken for granted as treasures she has unearthed from early memories, thus encouraging the viewer to engage in a sensitive interaction with visual consciousness and presentation. Evelyna Helmer’s artwork owes perceptible debts to Thiebaud, Morandi, and Celmins’ work.

Maciek von Ato –  From a very early age, Maciek von Ato loved to draw and his creativity led him to seek a future in graphic design, a revered art form in Poland, where he was born. His dreams came true when he began studying at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, receiving a Master’s Degree in Graphic Design and Painting. He soon was showing his art throughout Western Europe and later moved to Australia, continuing to paint as he founded a well-known graphic design firm. A decade later, Maciek longed for a more vibrant lifestyle and arrived in the U.S., where, for 18 years, he established himself as a successful painter/sculptor/designer on the East Coast. Five years ago, he decided to move to a warmer climate and settled in Vero Beach where he is continuing his creative journey. Although versatile in all media, he prefers to paint in oil and gouache on canvas, paper, or wood. His work has been featured in galleries, museums and publications, and found in private collections throughout Europe, Australia, and the United States.

Bertelle Brooking – Using artistic expression since childhood to express and explore an inner self, photography became a second language. Bertelle lives in Micco, Florida. Raised in Pennsylvania, she was the artsy one of thirteen children. 1975 she began summering in Boothbay Harbor, Maine surrounded by gorgeous landscapes and inspiring artists. Moved year round to Portland’s Old Port and then Cape Elizabeth’s, Kettle Cove. Awarded a state scholarship in 1989 pursued her dreams and passions for art at the University of Southern Maine’s BFA program, graduating Summa cum Laude, including studying Art History and Anthropology in Greece. 1998 accepted into a top graduate photography school, Rochester Institute of Technology, moved, worked and exhibited at The George Eastman House, International Museum of Photography and Film. Bertelle moved to Florida and joined Sebastian River Art Club in 2019. She was recently juried into the VBMA Show: Treasure Coast Creates: Tribute to Local Artists.

Viner Series Violins and Hope Exhibit for the Visual Arts at Community Church  On view through  April 1. Step into the world of music, history, and resilience with the Violins and Hope exhibition, presented by Community One Initiative and The Community Church of Vero Beach Viner Series for the Visual Arts. This captivating showcase is a striking visual representation of the inspiring story of Violins of Hope—instruments used by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust that were restored and uplifted by renowned Israeli violinmaker, Amnon Weinstein.

Narthex Gallery at Community Church. Gallery Hours are Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 8:30am – 11:30am. To view the gallery, please call 772-562-3633.

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. Celebrate – Artist Member Exhibit on view through April 11 with works by, Merana Cadorette, Mary Carter, Tony Caruso, Evelyn Haught, Barbara Krupp, Gwen McNenney, Mariya Yankovich & Joaquin Zalazar.

Vero Beach Art Club Gallery & Marketplace Spring Fever on view through April 12. Artwork is available for purchase at all exhibiting shows.

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County in conjunction with Mandy and Ray Hooker invite you to viewing at Indian River Distillery, 3308 Aviation Blvd. in Vero Beach.  Exhibit Theme: “Old Florida”. Featured Artists: Ella Chabot, Patricia Forelle, Richard Gilmor, Janet Grossarth, Evelyn Haught, John McAleer, Gwen McNenney & Mark Sans Souci. On view through April 18.  

Cultural Council of Indian River County is pleased to announce a new venue for Art in Public Places Program – Vero Beach City Hall, 1053 20th Place, Gallery Exhibits in Hallway & Council Chambers. “All Around The Town” on view through April 24 with works by Gwen McNenney on exhibit in the Hallway. Works by Barbara Krupp on view in the Council Chamber.

Vero Beach Museum of Art offers Ancient Egypt & the Napoleonic Era:

Masterworks from the Dahesh Museum of Art

On view through April 28.  To celebrate the centennial of archaeologist Howard Carter’s discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamen, the VBMA presents Ancient Egypt & the Napoleonic Era: Masterworks from the Dahesh Museum of Art. Western encounters with the Orient date back many centuries, but the Industrial Revolution developed dynamic new levels of engagement. New and better forms of transportation created a flood of travelers—writers, scholars and, most crucially, artists—all heading to the Orient. The result was an extraordinary range of artworks with a variety of themes and styles. The show explores artistic visions of the cultures and peoples from the time Napoleon entered Egypt, taking with him dozens of draftsmen and engineers to create renderings of this country’s rich cultural phenomena.

McKee Botanical Garden newest exhibition: 

A Tropical Flock of Avian Avatars by The Myth Makers Donna Dodson & Andy Moerlein

On view through April 28.  Featuring ten monumental and environmentally friendly bird sculptures created from bamboo and other mixed media. Each unique Avian Avatar in the Tropical Flock is made specifically for McKee. These majestic birds will grace McKee’s tropical landscape though April 28. The sculptures are designed to attract, captivate, and inspire the imaginations of all who encounter them.

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County venue Vero Beach Outlets Mall Guest Services on exhibit All Things Vero! Featured Artists Judy Burgarella, Andy Burman, Nancy Duclos, Victor Genel, John McAleer & Joaquin Zalaza. On View through May 4. Location: 1824 94^th Drive, Vero Beach (located beside Michael Kohrs).

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County On Exhibit Indian River County Courthouse Marie’s Journey, Solo Exhibit –  Marie Marrow. On view through May 9.

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:  January thru April: Tuesday – Saturday 11am-4pm 

Upcoming:

Vero Beach Chamber Orchestra performs Season 16 on on March 3, 2pm

Concert 1:  Bartok – Romanian Folk Dances , Performed in Memory of Betsy Dubiel. Mozart – Horn Concerto No. 3 in Eb, KV 447, John Wilkerson, Soloist and Mendelssohn – Symphony No. 4 (Italian). Performances are held in the James M. Sammons Auditorium in the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center

On Sunday, March 3, at The Emerson Center, actress Sheryl Faye will present “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,” a multimedia performance giving us a peek into the life of this amazing woman whose life embodied courage, resilience and dedication to service. Sponsored by the American Association of University Women, the performance begins at 2pm.

Palm Beach Symphony performs March 3, 7:30pm with Gerard Schwarz, Conductor

William Grant Still: Threnody: In Memory of Jean Sibelius

Richard Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59: Suite

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 36

Performances held at Community Church of Vero Beach, 1901 23rd Street in Vero Beach