ARTS AND CULTURAL Events ~ CCIRC Performances & Events

Sunrise Theatre presents Comedy Corner – Headliner Juanita Lolita on May 25, 8 pm

and Around The World Presented By Turn Up The Heat on June 2, 4pm.

Visit: http://www.sunrisetheatre.com

Space Coast Symphony Orchestra concludes their 15th Anniversary Season, ending it in a big way: the group will assemble 130 musicians onstage for their 15th Anniversary Celebration concert on May 26, 3pm. The powerful program at the Vero Beach Performing Arts Center, 1707 16th Street, will feature celebratory works by Tchaikovsky, Marquez and Marshall, along with a world premiere of a work from composer Kevin Wilt.

The concert opens with Christopher Marshall’s Samoa-inspired “Aue!,” originally commissioned for the orchestra’s 10th Anniversary.  The audience will also hear Marquez’s “Conga del Fuego,” a short work of fiery musical color. 

Jazz musicians toot their horn in Vero Beach as First Presbyterian hosts Jazz Quartet Concert on May 26, 4pm.  Get ready, jazz lovers! First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach will host a jazz concert . Long known for its musical outreach, the church at 520 Royal Palm Boulevard will be contributing the talents of its Director of Music, Dr. Jacob Craig to an all-star Jazz Quartet. Craig will perform on jazz piano, with Miami Dade College professor Claudio Osorio on trumpet. The quartet also includes retired Los Angeles percussionist, Tony Miranda, who played with Madonna and Neil Diamond, along with Indian River Charter High School teacher, Dave Mundy on bass. The concert centerpiece is Claude Bolling’s Toot Suite for trumpet and jazz piano.

Riverside Theater Live in the Loop on May 31 Joe Reid and Heartland performs a country & rock and music party.

On June 1 Luna Pearl plays your favorite cover tunes.

Riverside Theater The Comedy Zone, May 31 & June 1 headliner Patrick Garrity has cutting-edge comedy with impressions combined with a great sense of timing and wit.

Feature act Nick Macik has a dark, charming, and irreverent style of comedy.

VBMA Free Museum Studio

May 25, 10am. Themed, docent-led mini tours of the VBMA’s exhibitions and a connected art project in the Museum Art School studios.

VBMA Museum Stories: 0-23 Month Olds

May 29, 9:30 – 10:30am

VBMA Museum Stories for 2-4 Year Olds

May 29, 10:30 – 11:30am

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 Kors).

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.

The A.E. Backus Museum and Gallery is pleased once more to present the popular juried photography competition Through the Eye of the Camera. This year’s exhibition features 81 of the year’s best photographs drawn from professional and amateur photographers. Through the Eye of the Camera will be on view through June 21 at 500 North Indian River Drive in Historic Downtown Fort Pierce. 

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 Indian River County Courthouse The Nature of Things, Solo Exhibit –  Mary Carter. On view through August 8.

VBMA presents Rock ‘N’ Roll Billboards of the Sunset Strip: Photographs by Robert Landau Exhibition on view through September 1.

Be transported to Los Angeles’ celebrated Sunset Strip of the late 1960s and 70s and immerse yourself in rock and roll nostalgia when the Vero Beach Museum of Art opens its summer exhibition Rock ‘N’ Roll Billboards of the Sunset Strip: Photographs by Robert Landau, on view in the Holmes Gallery.

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.