ARTS AND CULTURAL Events ~ CCIRC Performances & Events
Sebastian River Art Club 2nd Annual Art Exhibition at the Vero Beach Museum of Art. Join the Pelican Island Conservation Society for a free reception and presentation of awards, for the artists entered in the Indian River Bird & Nature Art Show, sponsored by PICS and hosted by the Environmental Learning Center. All artwork on display is for sale and proceeds supports PICS, the Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, and the ELC. On view through October 20, showcasing the exceptional talent among the SRAC members, as well as a diverse array of style, color, texture, and composition.
Vero Beach Theatre Guild offers Sweeney Todd ~ the creepy tale perfect for the Halloween season! Performances through October 20. An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth-century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. Located 2020 San Juan Ave, Vero Beach.
Space Coast Symphony Orchestra presents Red Carpet Film Scores
October 20, 3pm. An evening filled with wonder and nostalgia as your SCSO brings to life timeless melodies that have underscored some of the greatest moments in cinematic history. Films depend on the lush sounds of an orchestra to turn images on a screen into moments that stay with us forever. This classic program features music by Erich Wolfgang Korngold, John Williams, Alan Menken, James Horner, Howard Shore, Ennio Morricone, and others. Experience Academy Award-winning music from Lord of the Rings, The Wizard of Oz, Schindler’s List, Star Wars, To Kill a Mockingbird, Lion King, The Producers, Lawrence of Arabia and many more as the action plays out on the big screen.
Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center – 1707 16th St ~ Vero Beach.
Space Coast Symphony Orchestra presents Back to the Watering Hole
October 21, 10am. The SCSO returns to the plains of Africa, featuring the stimulating original story, Music at the Watering Hole by national best-selling author, Michele Wallace Campanelli. King of Africa, Kojo the Lion, was surprised when a box fell off a tourist bus and dropped a symphony of musical instruments near his watering hole. With a great love for music, Kojo decides to bring all the wild animals of the Savannah together. Could these natural enemies learn to get along to become an orchestra? And just what would they play? The concert will feature music from Madagascar, Lion King, The Adventures of Tin Tin, Zootopia, Jungle Book, The Croods, Jungle Book and more.
Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center – 1707 16th St ~ Vero Beach
Riverside Theatre presents A Fox on the Fairway By Ken Ludwig. Performances run October 22 – November 10. A tribute to the great English farces of the 1930s and 1940s, Ken Ludwig’s The Fox On the Fairway takes audiences on a hilarious romp with members of the Quail Valley Country Club. Filled with mistaken identities and over-the-top antics, this madcap comedy deals with love, life, and man’s eternal infatuation with…golf.
VBMA Museum Stories: 0-23 Month Olds
October 23, 9:30 – 10:30am. A theme-based, participatory program for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers that includes reading books, singing songs, dancing, and creating art together. Takes place in the Art Zone.
VBMA Museum Stories for 2-4 Year Olds
October 23, 10:30 – 11:30am. A theme-based, participatory program for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers that includes reading books, singing songs, dancing, and creating art together. Takes place in the Art Zone.
Melbourne Municipal Band presents Rock & Roll Revue: MONSTER MASH DANCE on October 24, 7 – 9pm. Eau Galle Civic Center. 1551 Highland Avenue in Melbourne
Featuring Conductor Art Martin. Celebrate Halloween with the Rock & Roll Revue. Come in Costume. The will be a best costume contest and dance to your favorite 50’s 60’s and 70’s songs including Monster Mash, Purple People Eater and many more.Free Dance Lessons at 6pm.
Riverside Theatre offers Live in the Loop where the weekends start on Thursdays. Performances; Thursday October 24: Beachside Jazz, on Friday October 25: Reckless Shots performs Rock n’Blues and Saturday October 26: Riptide performs iconic hits from the 60s thru today.
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 Variety: The Spice of Life through October 24, with works by Mariya Yankovich on exhibit in the Hallway. Works by Elise Geary on view in the Council Chamber.
Gallery 14 is excited to open their new season with a unique duo show featuring popular artists Maslow and Christopher Sweeney. The exhibit entitled UNPAVED ROAD: Work by Maslow and Christopher Sweeney will run through October 25. The exhibit will feature two visionary artists who embark on a creative journey off the beaten path.
Maslow’s deep southern narrative, expressed through multifaceted painting methods along with Christopher Sweeney’s iconic contemporary pop art, will invite the viewer to venture into uncharted territories where boundaries of emotion, movement, and reality are pushed to new limits. Through their diverse styles and mediums, they explore themes of nature, gratitude, popular culture and the human experience. Gallery 14 is located at 1911 14th Avenue in the Downtown, Historic District of Vero Beach, FL. Open October through May, Tuesday through Friday 10-5pm and Sat 10-4pm.
Riverside Theatre offers The Comedy Zone on October 25 & 26 at 6 & 8pm shows with Mark Evans & Dylan Vattelana.
The Pelican Island Conservation Society presents its annual Indian River Bird & Nature Art Show on view through October 26. Environmental Learning Center, 255 Live Oak Drive in Vero Beach.
Sunrise Theatre presents Taytay Dance Party Featuring DJ Swiftie on October 25, 8pm.
Late Night Catechism on October 27, 3pm
117 S 2nd Street, Fort Pierce
Indian River Photo Club Exhibition at the Vero Beach Museum of Art
Changes weekly, Located in the Patten Gallery.
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
Vero Beach Opera 2025 PREVIEW!
2025 Season promises a “dangerously good time!”
Tickets On Sale to the general public NOW! http://www.verobeachopera.org
Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County on exhibit Indian River County Intergenerational Recreation Center. Primal Forces: Earth Artist Members Exhibit on view through January 16.
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.
J.M. Stringer Gallery of Fine Art invites you to the final show in the series
Through the Artist’s Eye! Autumn Tranquility
features the paintings of Mary Garrish. On view through October 31
Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County on exhibit at Indian River County Courthouse featuring artwork by Mariya Yankovich . On view through November 7.
Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County at Vero Beach Outlets Guest Services at 1824 94th Drive, Vero Beach (located beside Michael Kors) . The exhibit, “A Summer In Vero” features artwork of Mary Carter & Victor Genel on view through November 14.
A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery offers The Best of the Best Annual Juried Exhibition On view through November 15. A 43-year tradition continues to call amateur and professional artists to submit their finest work for the favorite annual exhibition that opens our season.
A new independent jury panel rewards creative distinction, exceptional quality and skill, and outstanding presentation with awards and cash prizes. 500 North Indian River Drive in Fort Pierce.
Vero Beach Art Club offers 32nd Annual Indian River County Library Art Exhibit. On view through December 4. Fine Arts & Crafts exhibition and sale by Vero Beach Art Club Artists. Indian River County Library located at 1600 21st Street 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.“New Horizons” is the fall theme featuring the work of Debra Jenkins, Tara Rovani, Mark San Souci, Pat Willis. On view through December 12.
Those interested in an in-depth discussion about the works and the artists can join Museum docents at 2pm for a guided gallery tour. Roadside Reverie: Glass Works by John Miller, the artist’s largest solo museum exhibition to date, is organized by the Vero Beach Museum of Art, on view through January 5. Vero Beach Museum of Art, 3001 Riverside Park Dr in Vero Beach.
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