ARTS AND CULTURAL Events ~ CCIRC Performances & Events
Riverside Dance Festival: Pigeonwing Dance
August 2 & 3, 7 – 9pm. Continuing our pursuit of bringing the best of dance to our own backyard, Ballet Vero Beach is thrilled to present, in partnership with Riverside Theatre, Pigeonwing Dance. Headed by master choreographer Gabrielle Lamb, the company pushes ballet and contemporary dance forms beyond what we currently believe possible. Vero Beach audiences will be treated to Lamb’s “Rising,” an evening-length work performed to live music, which examines humanity’s rising awareness of our connection to and dependence on the Earth’s oceans.
Riverside Theatre offers The Comedy Zone on 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.
August 9 & 10, Headliner Ken Miller is the winner of Florida’s Funniest Comic in 2013, and winner of the ‘Steve Harvey Standup Spotlight’ with his rich, relatable material. Feature act Seetha Radha originally from India, Seetha invites the audience on a journey through his culture, career, and family with wit and self-deprecating charm.
Riverside Theatre offers Live in The Loop performing Saturday, August 3: Luna Pearl (Rock & Pop).
Thursday, August 8: New Moon,
Friday, August 9: Klassik Reggae and
Saturday, August 10: Melinda Elena.
Clyde Butcher’s “Living Waters” Exhibit
August 5 – 31, Enjoy the captivating beauty of Clyde Butcher’s Living Waters; Aquatic Preserves of Florida photography exhibit on display for the month of August. Environmental Learning Center, 255 Live Oak Drive in Vero Beach.
Sunrise Theatre offers Studio 117, A Night At The Disco Presented By Sunrise Theatre Foundation on August 3, 7pm.
LIVE At The Black Box – MARK EVANS! on August 10, 8pm.
VBMA Museum Stories: 0-23 Month Olds
August 7, 9:30 – 10:30am
VBMA Museum Stories for 2-4 Year Olds
August 7, 10:30 – 11:30am
Melbourne Municipal Band Concert: Music for All Seasons
August 7 & 8, 6:30pm
Free Event, Not-in-the-Park Picnic Concert.The concert selections will be inspired by seasons and holidays throughout the year. Bring your picnic dinner of purchase food on site and enjoy the show!
Melbourne Auditorium 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne
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.
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!
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 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 Theatre Guild offers Something Rotten! The Musical Comedy performances runs through August 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.
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.
Going on Seventeen: Summertime at Gallery 14
A unique summer show featuring the artist-owners.
Artists reception on 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.
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 September 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.
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.
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.
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 Yankovichon view through October 31.
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