Cultural Calendar July 25-August 3

ARTS AND CULTURAL Events ~ CCIRC Performances & Events

Riverside Theatre offers The Comedy Zone on July 26 & 27 headliner Jake Klark shares stories of growing up and getting married will resonate with all types of crowds. & feature act Michael Murillo entertains audiences around the country using unique topics such as outlooks on religion, relationships, and other topics you probably shouldn’t discuss.

August 2 & 3, Headliner Juanita Lolita is a clean comedian who sees the humor in everything. Because of her Hispanic hillbilly heritage, you will find her comedy of everyday life very funny. Feature act Vinnie Coppola’s comedy is mostly observational but from a cynical, uniquely skewed, and charmingly naive perspective.

Riverside Theatre offers Live in The Loop  where The weekends now start on Thursdays! on Thursday, 7/25/24Beachside Jazz,

on Friday, 7/26/24: Chemistry and

on Saturday, 7/27//24The Real Deal.

Performing on Thursday, 8/1/24: New Page Jazz Collective, Friday, 8/2/24: Homebrewed (Classic Rock) and Saturday, 8/3/24: Luna Pearl (Rock & Pop).

VBMA Museum Studios – Billboard Bonanza July 27, 10am – 1pm. Drop in, no registration required. FREE 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 July 31, 9:30 – 10:30am

VBMA Museum Stories for 2-4 Year Olds July 31, 10:30 – 11:30am

Sunrise Theatre offers We Are All Heroes Presented By StageFright Academy on July 26, 6pm. 

LIVE At The Black Box – Rich Purpura on July 27, 8pm

Melbourne Municipal Band offers Rock & Roll Revue: Sizzling Sounds of Summer on July 28, 3 – 5pm. A Free Concert at Trinity Wellsprings Church, 638 S Patrick Drive in Satellite Beach.

Billy Yank & Johnny Reb: Songs of the American Civil War Soldier July 30, 6pm at North Indian River County Library, 1001 Sebastian Blvd in Sebastian. Come enjoy the songs and stories of the American Civil War (1861-1865) performed on banjo and guitar by Musician and Historical Reenactor Gary Gustin. Free and no registration required to attend.

Art At The Emerson Gallery offer 5th Annual UU Members & Friends Exhibit on view through August 29.  Gallery hours; Mon – Fri 10am – 3pm. 1590 27th Avenue in Vero Beach.

ZOTO returns to McKee Botanical Garden with a new stone balancing exhibit ‘BEYOND THE ORDINARY’ on view through September 8.

ZOTO invites you to connect with these pieces and reflect on how, as the world spins at 1,000 MPH, balance and harmony are maintained. This exhibit serves as a metaphor for discovering and recognizing the balance within yourself and to believe in your own ability to go beyond the ordinary.

Promo Balance

Complementing the “Beyond the Ordinary” exhibit, ZOTO has created paintings inspired by the exhibit’s theme, which will be displayed in the historic Hall of Giants. ZOTO’s paintings, which he describes as Classical Surrealism, blend classical painting techniques with contemporary surrealism to produce works of profound meaning. These original paintings are created using unique methods with handmade oil paints by Williamsburg.

For those interested in learning more about stone balancing, ZOTO will host a special event on Saturday, August 3, from 11am – 12:30pm in the Royal Palm Grove at McKee Botanical Garden. The demonstration will cover techniques such as setting a base, selecting stones, visualizing balance points, and identifying equilibrium lines. Following the demonstration, guests will have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on session with smaller stones, where ZOTO will provide individual guidance. Attendees are advised to bring a water bottle, wear sneakers or closed-toe shoes, and bring bug spray.

Vero Beach Opera 2025 PREVIEW!

2025 Season promises a “dangerously good time!”

Tickets On Sale to the general public NOW!

http://www.verobeachopera.org

Moonlit Lagoon by Barbara Glover

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.

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: Mary Carter, Tony Caruso, Richard Gillmor, Gwen McNenney, Mariya Yankovich on view through October 31.

Deborah Morrell Polackwich Mixed Media Beaded Turquoise Necklace Summer

Going on Seventeen: Summertime at Gallery 14

A unique summer show featuring the artist-owners.

Artists receptions: August 2 and September 6, all 5-8pm.

Lila Blakeslee Virtuous

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.

Mary Ann Hall Glorious Irises

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.

Andy Burnam Hibiscus Delight

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 8 at 1824 94th Drive, Vero Beach (located beside Michael Kors).

Vero Beach Art Club presents Gallery Exhibit It’s All About The Image: Photography Exhibit, on view through August 3.

Marketplace Exhibit: Summer Splash, on view through August 3.

Artwork is available for purchase at all exhibiting shows.  1903 14th Avenue, in Vero Beach.

Vero Beach Theatre Guild  offers Something Rotten! The Musical Comedy performances runs through – Aug 4. Something Rotten takes place in 1595 London, England. The Bottom brothers, Nick and Nigel are trying to find success by writing plays, but are outshined by the rock-star playwright of the Renaissance, William Shakespeare. Desperate to find success Nick gets help from a soothsayer for the next big hit.

Mary Carter Blooming bananas

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.

The Sunset Strip with billboards for Cher, Eddie Money and Judy Collins in Los Angeles, California

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

The Beatles Abbey Road cover art
Billboard for the movie Tommy based on the record by the Who on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles

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.

Merena Cadorette Tangled Trail

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.“A Walk On The Wild Side”. Featured artists: Jen Berlin, Tony Caruso, Merana Cadorette, Richard Gillmor. On view through Sept 19.

Summer Art Show Galleries at First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach spotlight genre newcomers. On view through September 30.

The public is invited to stroll the three gallery spaces at First Presbyterian and view the work of 10 art students from the Sebastian River Art Club. All students are under the tutelage of Suze Lavender, Curator of The Galleries at First Pres, along with fellow art instructor, Sheila Lougheed. The Galleries at First Pres are open from noon to 3:00 PM Monday through Thursday and on Sunday mornings between church services. Admission is free and open to the community.

First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach, 520 Royal Palm Boulevard.

Jen Berlin Rickety Wharf

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County On Exhibit Indian River County Intergenerational  Recreation Center. Primal Forces: Wind  – Artists Members Exhibit. Member artists Exhibit is on view through October 17 featuring Jen Berlin, Gail Lois Jaffe, Sheila McAvoy, & Yvonne Steere.

Mariya Yankovich Succulent #1

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.

Elise Geary Into The Mystery

Works by Mariya Yankovich on exhibit in the Hallway.

Works by Elise Geary on view in the Council Chamber.

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