ARTS AND CULTURAL Events ~ CCIRC Performances & Events

Riverside’s The Comedy Zone on May 4 & 5, 6 & 8 pm.Headliner James Yon spends his time touring clubs and casinos all over the country from Orlando to Las Vegas bringing the funny.

Feature act Absar Siddiqui is a Chicago native and brings his unique brand of observational humor, voice impersonations, and quick wit to the stage.

Riverside Theatre presents Live in the Loop with music performances by The Reckless Shots is an upbeat blues/rock band on Friday, May 4

and join Nashville recording artist Joe Reid and Heartland playing classic country hits with a special portion featuring the music of George Strait on Saturday, May 5.

Art at The Emerson offers Our Wondrous Planet Exhibit Featuring Environmental Art. On view May 2 – June 27, Meet the Artists Reception: May 9, 5:30 – 7pm

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).

“The Sky’s the Limit” Juried Bird Gallery Show & Art Fair on May 4, 11-5  and May 5, 11-4. Proceeds to benefit Pelican Island Audubon Society.  This show hosts both an indoor juried “Bird Gallery Show” and an outdoor “Open-Air” art fair. 195 9th Street SE, in Vero Beach

Riverside Theatre presents On Your Feet! Music & Lyrics by Emilio Estefan & Gloria Estefan, Book by Alexander Dinelaris . Based on the lives and music of 26-time Grammy Award-winning husband-and-wife team, Emilio and Gloria Estefan, On Your Feet! is a high-energy celebration of the songs that got the world dancing to the rhythm. Performance run through May 5.

VBMA Museum Babies and Toddlers

May 7, 9:30 – 10:30am

VBMA Museum Stories: 0-23 Month Olds

May 8, 9:30 – 10:30am

VBMA Museum Stories for 2-4 Year Olds

May 8, 10:30 – 11:30am

Sunrise Theatre presents Girls Night: The Musical on May 8, 7:30pm

and Rhythm Of Love Through The Decades by St. Andrews Academy on May 9, 6pm Visit: http://www.sunrisetheatre.com

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.

Gifford Youth Orchestra performs Spring Concert on May 11, 1pm. Free Admission Gifford Community Center, 4855 43rd Avenue in Vero Beach

Vero Beach Theatre Guild presents You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown. Based on the beloved Charles Schulz comic strip, Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts bunch explore life’s great questions as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes, and celebrate the joy of friendship. A darling feel-good show, this is a great night out for everyone!

Performance run through May 19.

Coastal Colors: Vibrant Worlds of Mitch Gubnitsky at Gallery 14

On view through May 24.  Gallery 14 welcomes marine life artist Mitch Gubnitsky. Mitch will showcase his bright, imaginative and captivating images of nature, with special focus on sea life. This colorful, intriguing exhibit will run April 30 – May 24, with an opening reception on Friday May 3 as part of the First Friday Gallery Stroll. All are invited.

ELC offers Reflections of Nature Presented by Orchid Island Art Club

On exhibit through end of 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: Tuesday – Saturday 11am-4pm 

Vero Beach Art Club Gallery & Marketplace

Vacation Dreams On view through June 14.  Artwork is available for purchase at all exhibiting shows. 1903 14th Avenue, in Vero Beach

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County On Exhibit Indian River County Administration Buildings A & B. Color in Context Artists Members Exhibit, on view through June 20, featured artists: Jen Berlin, Tony Caruso, John McAleer and Gwen McNenney.

Spring Art Show Galleries at First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach

520 Royal Palm Boulevard in Vero Beach. On view through June 30

The work of three standout artists will be displayed in galleries throughout the church campus for the duration of the show. Visitors can enjoy free refreshments as they peruse the work of Leslie Jordan, Barbara Desrosiers and Suzanne Roff.

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County On Exhibit Indian River County Intergenerational  Recreation Center. Primal Forces: Water Artists Members Exhibit On view through July 18, featured artists: Evelyn Haught, Joshua McMiller, Tara Rovani, Mariya Yankovich and Pat Willis.

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”. On view through July 25.

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County on Exhibit Vero Beach City Hall, 1053 20th Place, Gallery Exhibits in Hallway & Council Chambers. On view through October 24,  with works by Mariya Yankovich on exhibit in the Hallway. Works by Elise Geary on view in the Council Chamber.