ARTS AND CULTURAL Events ~ CCIRC Performances & Events

Riverside Theatre presents Live in the Loop with Ryz-N-Soulz  a group of energetic performers playing top of the chart covers from Classic Rock, Blues, Alternative & Old to New Country, on April 5.

On April 6, Dave and the Wave, a premiere entertainment group from the Treasure Coast. From Classic Rock to Motown to R&B to Smooth Jazz.

Sunrise Theatre presents Alan Cumming: Uncut on April 5 at 8pm and

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox – The ’10’ Tour on April 6 at 8pm,

Dinosaur World Live on April 7 at 3pm,

The Guess Who performs on April 10 at 8pm and

Creedence Revived is on April 13 at 8pm

Visit: http://www.sunrisetheatre.com

Sebastian River Art Club’s – Art by the River on April 6, 10am – 3pm

Meet the local artists and crafters who exhibit and sell their work created in a variety of mediums: oils, watercolors, acrylics, mixed media, photography, sculpture, crafts and more, during this free show in scenic Riverview Park. (Weather Permitting) Come and be inspired!

Ryan Dillahay TC Jazz Society Concert on April 6, 11:30 – 3:30.  Oak Harbor, 4755 S. Harbor Dr. In Vero Beach

Laurel Riding Jackson Foundation hosts its Annual 13th Annual Poetry & BBQ on Apr 6, 2:30-7pm at Richardson Center, Indian River State College, Vero Beach Campus. This year’s event features poets John Balaban and George Bilgere.

John Balaban is the author of thirteen books of poetry and prose, including Words for My Daughter, a National Poetry Series Selection. Other awards include the William Carlos Williams Award and The George Garrett Prize for Service to Literature. In addition to his poetry, he is the author of prose works in both fiction and non-fiction, as well as translations from Vietnamese, Bulgarian, and Romanian. His most recent book is Passing Through a Gate (2024).

George Bilgere has published nine collections of poetry, the most recent being Cheap Motels of My Youth, winner of the 2024 Rattle Chapbook Prize. He is familiar to NPR listeners from his appearances on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion and The Writer’s Almanac. He has received grants and awards from the Pushcart Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Fulbright Foundation, and the Witter Bynner Foundation. Bilgere has given readings at the Library of Congress, the Folger Shakespeare Library, and the 92nd Street Y in New York. He teaches at John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio, where he lives with his wife and two very fine young sons.

Sunrise Rotary Vero Beach presents the Treasure Coast Craft Spirits Festival

25+ Distilleries! 100+ Expressions! Food Included! Celebrate the Best of Florida’s Distilleries! A day of sipping and tasting. April 6, 2 – 6pm. An unforgettable celebration of craft distilleries, artisan spirits and culinary delights. Spirits enthusiasts will gather at the 1700 block of Airport Drive for a day of sipping and tasting at the largest event of its kind in the region. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample an array of handcrafted spirits, including whiskey, vodka, rum, gin, tequila, brandy and more. Renowned distilleries and innovative newcomers alike will present their finest creations, offering a unique tasting experience for all palates.

Proceeds from this event benefit the charitable projects of the Rotary Club of Vero Beach Sunrise.

Art in the Park,  a juried Fine Arts and Crafts Exhibition and Sale by Vero Beach Art Club Member Artists. April 7, 10-4pm. Humiston Park, 3000 Ocean Drive in Vero Beach.

Vero Beach Chamber Orchestra performs on April 7, 2-4pm VBHS Performing Arts Center, 1707 16th Street in Vero Beach

Tango, Rags, & Classical Extravaganza performance on April 7, 3-4:30pm. Christ By The Sea UMC, 3755 Highway A1A in Vero Beach. 

Riverside Theatre offers Yankee Tavern a fierce, funny, mind-bending thriller. Performances run through April 7.

Historic House Tours Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation

April 9, 1 – 5pm. Mueller Campus of IRSC, 6155 College Lane in Vero Beach.

VBMA Museum Stories: 0-23 Month Olds

April 10, 9:30 – 10:30am

VBMA Museum Stories for 2-4 Year Olds

April 10, 10:30 – 11:30am

Vero Beach Opera presents Rising Stars April 10, 11, & 12. The world’s top rising opera singers compete for major cash prizes on April 10 & 11 at 3 pm. The Awards Concert is April 12 at 7 pm. Ian Campbell, Master of Ceremonies. All performance: VBHS Performing Arts Center.

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.

Gallery 14 offers Celebrating Nature: Paintings by Reed Dixon

On Exhibit through April 26. Gallery 14 is happy to welcome back mixed media artist Reed Dixon. Entitled Celebrating Nature: Paintings by Reed Dixon, Reed will once again showcase his bright, imaginative and captivating images of flowers and birds. Reed currently lives and works in Boynton Beach, FL. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, he studied graphic design and fine arts at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. He was originally a Hallmark Card designer and illustrator. Later on, after spending years in the ad business (while always painting) Reed opened Dixon Graphics, a graphic design and fine arts studio. His work has been exhibited in the Society of Illustrators Show in New York City and for the past fifty years he has been widely shown and can be found in several corporate and private collections.

LIVE! From Vero Beach offers Classic Albums Live Performs The Who – Who’s Next on April 12, 7pm at The Emerson Center. Come hear the talented musicians of Classic Albums Live perform note-for-note, cut-for-cut, this timeless collection of hits including “Behind Blue Eyes,” “Baba O’Riley,” and of course, “Won’t Get Fooled Again.”

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.  

Sebastian River Art Club presents A Look Back in Time

A Celebration of the Sebastian Centennial

On view through April 18. An exhibit by Sebastian River Art Club Members of artwork depicting old landmarks and notable homes in Sebastian as part of a celebration of Sebastian’s Centennial Celebration. Vote for your Favorite Artwork in the exhibit and be entered to win a beautiful artwork from the Sebastian River Art Club. All votes remain confidential.

North Indian River County Library, 1001 Sebastian Blvd in Sebastian

CCIRC Art In Public Places Gallery Intergenerational Recreation Center

1509 9th Street SW in Vero Beach, Emerging Artists Showcase: Grades 9-12 in Indian River County. On view through April 20.  Invitees: Vero Beach High School, Indian River Charter High School, Saint Edward’s School & Sebastian River High School.

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.

Center for Spiritual Care offers Tied, Dyed, Woven And Stitched

On view through April 26, 1550 24th St, in downtown Vero Beach. Artists members of the Vero Beach Art Club; Yvonne Steere, Phyllis Petrillo, Sheila McAvoy, Haeley Kyong, Grace Cormier, Paulette and Michelle Nevaeh. For hours the show is open contact the Center office at 772-567-1233.

J.M. Stringer Gallery of Fine Art “History in the Making”, on view through April 27.  An exhibition featuring the recent works of John Phillip Osborne and John C. Traynor, as well as important painters from the past. 3465 Ocean Drive in Vero Beach.

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.

A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery presents Art of the Fantastic: Imaginative Illustration from the Korshak Collection. On view through April 28. 

The Korshak Collection features works by pioneering artists from over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy. These original adventure and fantasy illustrations appeared on the covers and pages of timeless novels, and in classic pulp magazines from the 1930s through 1960s such as Amazing Stories, Weird Tales, Fantastic Adventures, and Wonder Stories.

The exhibition features 40 works from this notable private collection by such masters as Aubrey Beardsley, Arthur Rackham, Gustave Doré, Howard Pyle, Virgil Finlay, Kelly Freas, J. Allen St. John, Frank Frazetta, and Michael Whelan. With outstanding images of Martian princesses, Arthurian legends, ethereal fairies, alien invaders, imaginative pasts and fanciful, uncertain futures, Art of the Fantastic is far and away a superb survey of the extraordinary. Located at 500 North Indian River Drive in Historic Downtown Fort Pierce, Florida.

McKee Botanical Garden on exhibit: 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 at The Emerson offers A Moment in Time Exhibition An exhibition featuring photographers capturing the perfect image. On view through May 1.

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.

ELC offers Reflections of Nature Presented by Orchid Island Art Club

On exhibit through May.

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: Thru April: Tuesday – Saturday 11am-4pm 

Upcoming:

Vero Beach Opera extend an invitation to their  piano scholarship students, including Josiah Oostdyk – pictured, will perform the pieces they have been working on all season at the 2024 Spring Concert on April 13 at 2 pm. Having a live audience is an important part of their development, and you will be amazed at their high level of talent! Admission is Free & Open to the Public: April 13, 2 pm. 

Christ by the Sea United Methodist Church, located at 3755 Highway A1A, Vero Beach 32963

The Vero Beach Art Club presents the Deborah Gooch fundraising gala event!

April 15, 5:30 – 9:30pm. Deborah was an influential artist and art instructor who shared her talents in Vero Beach for over 30 years. Join us! Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM. for a celebration of Deborah Gooch and her legacy in Vero Beach’s art community at the Heritage Center 2140 14th Ave. Vero Beach. 

The evening will feature an exciting auction of Deb Gooch’s collection of art led by George Blythe, local artist, and auctioneer. Filmmaker, writer, and artist Xaque Gruber will serve as MC of events promising to provide a thrilling and fun-filled evening. Enjoy refreshments, a buffet-style dinner, and an exciting auction as we reflect on the life of Deb Gooch and her storytelling works of art! Deb’s husband, Jim Gooch, generously donated the collection of artwork. Proceeds from the sales of the paintings will go to benefit the Vero Beach Art Club Scholarship program. The Scholarship money will aid the education of students in Vero Beach who excel and wish to pursue the arts. Silent auction items will also be featured with proceeds supporting the Vero Beach Art Club.

Tickets can be purchased at website: www.verobeachartclub.org

Ballet Vero Beach’s 2023-2024 Season comes to a close with two sweeping works that have rapidly become new classics. French choreographer Yves de Bouteiller’s supremely allegorical West Side Story Suite finally arrives, and our own The Sleeping Princess returns to the main stage for the first time since its 2021 premiere. April 19, 7:30pm and April 20, 2pm & 7:30PM VBHS Performing Arts Center. Featuring West Side Story Suite Choreography by Yves de Bouteiller

The Sleeping Princess Choreography by Adam Schnell

ACCESSIBLE/FAMILY FRIENDLY SERIES- THE SLEEPING PRINCESS

April 21, 2pm, VBHS Performing Arts Center