ARTS AND CULTURAL Events ~ CCIRC Performances & Events

Riverside’s The Comedy Zone on May 10 & 11 at 6 & 8 pm. Headliner Peter Fogel creates clean, hysterical humor that will always make an impact on the audience.

Feature act Tommy Torres will take you on a roller coaster ride of hilarious everyday events, real-life happenings, personal history, and family events.

Riverside Theatre presents Live in the Loop with music performances by Home Brewed, a local group of seasoned music pros performing your favorite Classic Rock and Blues memories from: Doobie Brothers, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Journey, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Pat Benatar, Rolling Stones, ZZTOP and many more, on Friday, May 10.

Glory Days reimagines classic tunes of the 60s, 70s and 80s. You’ll hear songs from Bob Dylan, Linda Ronstadt, Eric Clapton, Zombies, Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, Van Morrison, Joe Cocker, The Who, Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead, Bruce Springsteen, and many more artists on Saturday, May 11.

Sunrise Theatre presents JIM BREUER Presented By Sunrise Theatre & AEG

on May 11, 8pm and Casey N Spaz Comedy Corner All-Star Showcase!

May 11, 8pm Visit: http://www.sunrisetheatre.com

The Swingtime Jazz Orchestra and Space Coast Big Band: Battle of the Bands

May 15, 7 – 9pm. A night of swinging rhythms and vibrant melodies in a spirited Battle of the Bands. Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E Hibiscus Blvd, in Melbourne.

Visit: http://www.mmband.org

VBMA Museum Stories: 0-23 Month Olds

May 15, 9:30 – 10:30am

VBMA Museum Stories for 2-4 Year Olds

May15, 10:30 – 11:30am

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County On Exhibit Indian River County Courthouse The Nature of Things, Solo Exhibit –  Mary Carter. On view through August 8.

Center for Spiritual Care presents An Evening with Dana King on Wednesday, May 15, 7 – 9pm. Learn about Dana King’s inspiring journey from broadcasting to the artist studio. Meet this engaging artist and view a short film about one of her works.  In her 25 years as a television news reporter, she earned 2 Edward R Murrow awards and five local Emmys.

Ballet Vero Beach in partnership with Riverside Theatre announce:

RIVERSIDE DANCE FESTIVAL: A CELEBRATION

Performances are Friday, May 17, 7:30pm & Saturday, May 18, 2pm on the Stark Stage at Riverside Theatre. Join Ballet Vero Beach and Riverside Theatre in a celebration of bringing ten brilliant professional dance companies to Vero Beach during the Riverside Dance Festival over the years. All companies still at full operating capacity are scheduled to appear for this special event on May 17 and 18 at Riverside Theatre. Performing companies include: Ariel Rivka Dance, Ballet Vero Beach, Chicago Dance Crash, Chicago Repertory Ballet, Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami, konverjdans & Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre.

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.

Treasure Coast Chorale Season Closer My Favorite Things: A Birthday Concert on May 19, 4pm at First Baptist Church, Vero Beach. As the Treasure Coast Chorale closes its 22nd season, they are excited to present My Favorite Things – A Birthday Concert,celebrating the director’s birthday along with yours! Come enjoy many crowd-pleasing favorites such as Cabaret, The Impossible Dream,  The Phantom of the Opera, and Let It Go. Accompanying the Chorale will be musical artists Judy Carter (piano), Dave Mundy (guitar), and Richie Mola (drums). Special guests will be: The Dolls, The Festival Brass Ensemble, the Carillon Handbell Choir, and the Carter Family Singers.

Coastal Colors: Vibrant Worlds of Mitch Gubnitsky at Gallery 14

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 through May 24.

Growing up in South Florida, Mitch learned to appreciate all the natural beauty the state has to offer. According to Mitch: “I have been interested in art since childhood and eventually combined the occupation of travel nursing with painting. The job experience allowed me to explore diverse cultures and art forms, as I was exposed to different environments, climates and wildlife. As a certified diver, I have been face to face with manatees, sea turtles, manta rays and spectacular creatures of the sea represented in my art.”

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 

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, Evelyn Haught, Viktor Genel & Tara Rovani. On view though August 3 at 1824 94^th Drive, Vero Beach (located beside Michael Kohrs).

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.

Art at The Emerson offers Our Wondrous Planet Exhibit Featuring Environmental Art. On view though June 27. Experience art and environmental discovery at the highly anticipated ‘Our Wondrous Planet Exhibition,’ featuring the traveling showcase ‘World of Away’ Eco-Art Experience, alongside masterpieces by local artists. Explore innovative artworks promoting sustainable living and environmental stewardship.

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.