ARTS AND CULTURAL Events ~ CCIRC Performances & Events
Riverside Theater The Comedy Zone, June 14 & 15 headliner Greg Hall is a quick wit, and with guitar in hand. Feature act Kojo Prince is silly and superficial, yet satisfying, extremely energetic and animated.
June 21 & 22 Feature act Paul Farahvar delights audiences with his self-deprecating dry humor, centered on being a single son of disappointed Middle Eastern parents. Feature act Paul Ollingeris a nationally touring comedian & host of the podcast Crazy Money
Riverside Theater Live in the Loop – GENX performs on June 15.
Ft. Pierce Jazz & Blues Society: June 20,
Chimps on a Limb: June 21 and
Home Brewed: June 22.
McKee Botanical Garden’s 19th Annual Waterlily Celebration
Saturday, June 15, 8:30 am – 2 pm. In addition to the spectacular and award-winning waterlily display the celebration will feature a photo contest, repotting demonstrations, plant vendors, plein air artists, wire art, wood crafts and handmade baskets. The Garden Café will be open from 8:45 am – 3:00 pm.
Sunrise Theatre presents Extreme Dance Company Presents 17th Annual Dance Showcase on June 15,
Where The Wild Things Are Presented By StageFright Academy on June 21
and LIVE At The Black Box – ABBY ROBERGE! On June 22.
Visit: http://www.sunrisetheatre.com
Space Coast Symphony Orchestra offers Broadway Classics on June 16, 3pm at The Emerson Center, Vero Beach.
Take an exhilarating musical journey through Broadway’s greatest hits. Return to the golden age of Broadway with these show-stopping pieces from the biggest and best-loved shows including Mary Poppins, South Pacific, Evita, The King and I, Carousel, Grease, An American in Paris, Miss Saigon and more.
VBMA Museum Stories: 0-23 Month Olds
June 19, 9:30 – 10:30am
VBMA Museum Stories for 2-4 Year Olds
June 19, 10:30 – 11:30am
Vero Beach Art Club presents Gallery Exhibit It’s All About The Image: Photography Exhibit, June 20 – August 3.
Marketplace Exhibit: Summer Splash, June 20 – August 3.
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 (1st and 2nd floors) and B. Color In Context on view through June 20. Artwork of Jen Berlin, Tony Caruso, John McAleer and Gwen McNenny. New exhibit “A Walk On The Wild Side” on view June 20 – Sept 19.
Riverside Theatre for Kids presents a magical summer of musicals for the whole family with Shrek the Musical KIDS, June 28-29. Shrek the Musical KIDS, a 30-minute pilot production of the original musical is performed by students aged 6-11.
Shrek the Musical KIDS performances are:
Friday, June 28 @ 7pm & Saturday, June 29 @ 2pm & 7pm
Melbourne Municipal Band offers Rock & Roll Revue: Welcome Summer Sock Hop on June 21, 7 – 10pm. It’s summertime! The grass is growing so fast that you can see it grow. The snowbirds have migrated back north, (we miss them), and the Fabulous Rock & Roll Review will get your feet a’tappin’ with their Welcome Summer Sock Hop. Free dance lessons by Chris starting at 6:00. This dance will be at the Eau Gallie Civic Center. BYOB is allowed. Eau Galle Civic Center, 1551 Highland Avenue in Melbourne.
Going on Seventeen: Summertime at Gallery 14
A unique summer show featuring the artist-owners.
Artists receptions: July 5, August 2 and September 6, all 5-8pm.
Featured artists in this special show will be Gallery 14 artist-owners: Lila Blakeslee, Barbara du Pont, Barbara Landry, Mary Ann Hall, Jessica Leto, Deborah Morrell Polackwich, Dorothy Napp Schindel and Evan Schwarze.
Also in the Gallery throughout the summer will be work by Gallery 14’s represented artists: Walford Campbell, Jim Cohoe, Melanie Denison, Joan Earnhart, Terry Green, Viola Pace Knudsen, Mia Lindberg, Francis Mesaros, Michael Robinson, Carol Staub, and Jo Zaza.
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
Center for Spiritual Care presents Sizzling Summer Art Show at 1550 24th Street in Vero Beach. For details call 772-567-1233.
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 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 94th Drive, Vero Beach (located beside Michael Kors).
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.
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