CCIRC Arts & Entertainment Calendar

Arts, entertainment and fun in Vero Beach, Sebastian and Indian River County as compiled by the Cultural Council of Indian River County for Dec 22 – Dec. 28

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County on exhibit Indian River County Administration Buildings A and B.

“Bring on the Cheer” featured artists include Janet Grossarth, Tony Caruso, Ella Chabot, Darryl Remole, Pat Willis.

On view through March 13.

Environmental Learning Center offers Tai Chi and Balance on 12/23/24 & 12/30/24, 8:00AM. Join Chris Brenner, retired Naval Officer/High School Educator, and graduate of the Tai Ji Quan Instructor Training program, as he guides you through this traditional practice of Tai Chi.

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 Jan 16. Artists Members include Merana Cadorette, Tony Caruso, Yvonne Steere and Sheila McAvoy.

Environmental Learning Center offers Holiday Break Camp on 12/23/24 & 12/27/24, 9:00AM. Looking for something the kids can do this holiday break? Register for one or all of our popular hands-on, feet-wet camps that will keep them active and engaged, and out of the house!

Vero Beach Museum of Art offers Indian River Photo Club Exhibition. Changes weekly. Located in the Patten Gallery

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County on exhibit at Indian River County Courthouse Experiences: A Solo Exhibit by Tony Caruso on view through Feb 6.

McKee Botanical Garden offers Jungle Lights on 12/22, 12/26, 12/27, 12/28 & 12/29, 6:00PM. Enjoy this special opportunity to see the garden at night. The Garden will be illuminated with thousands of professionally installed LED lights.

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). On view through Feb 13. Artists Janet Grossarth, Judy Burgarella, Sheila McAvoy, Viktor Ganel.

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County in conjunction with Mandy and Ray Hooker invite you to a viewing at Indian River Distillery, 3308 Aviation Blvd. in Vero Beach. 

Exhibit Theme: “Old Florida.” Label Competition on view through Feb 27.

Featured Artists: Merana Cadorette, Ella Chabot, Elise Geary, Mary Ann Hall, Gwen McNenney, Darrell Remole, Joe Thomas & Mariya Yankovich.

The winner of the label competition will be revealed at a special event on Feb. 26 at the Heritage Center.  Limited-edition signature bottles of vodka will be available for sale.  

Vero Beach Museum of Art offers Roadside Reverie: Glass Works by John Miller on view through 1/5/25.

This solo exhibition showcases numerous large-scale glass sculptures from various series spanning artist John Miller’s extensive career. The artworks reflect his fascination with and personal connection to Americana automotive and food culture, as well as the Pop Art movement of the 1960s.

Drawing inspiration from major Pop Art figures like Claes Oldenburg, Miller imbues his contemporary pieces with both reverence and humor. Ranging from hamburgers to automobile hood ornaments, his glass creations evoke feelings of nostalgia and joy in visitors.



Ballet Vero Beach offers Nutcracker for All on 12/29/24, 12/31/24, 7:00PM. This extra special hour-long performance is specifically geared to the needs of our community’s differently abled individuals and young children. The performance may include modified audio/visual effects and a venue setup that meets the needs of all attendees. Join our heroine, Marie, on a holiday journey from New York to Florida with a magic-filled performance that both entertains and inspires.

Ballet Vero Beach offers Nutcracker on the Indian River on 12/30/24, 2:00PM & 7:30PM. Nutcracker on the Indian River retains all the whimsy and magic of the original ballet but moves the action to the year Vero was founded (1919). Taking the ballet’s heroine, Marie, on a holiday journey from New York to Florida, Fifth Avenue Mansions, Grand Central Station, and rail cars become settings. Instead of a second act featuring candy characters, Marie dreams of the shores of the Indian River Lagoon and is entertained by all manner of local flora and fauna. From land crabs to manatees and river otters to bougainvillea, our production has become an instant classic that takes all the magic of the stage and uses that magic to both entertain and inspire.

Melbourne Municipal Band offers New Years Eve Gala: Dinner and Dance on 12/31, 7:30PM. Celebrating their 11th year of the Gala. They pull out all the stops to make this the Event to Remember.

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County on Exhibit Vero Beach City Hall, 1053 20th Place, Past, Present, Future Gallery Exhibits in Hallway features works by Jen Berlin & Council Chambers gallery features works by Wendy Ryals. On view through April 24.

Environmental Learning Center offers Sebastian Art Club Exhibit on view through 1/5/25. Exhibit displayed in the Lagoon Room and Tidal Gallery at the ELC

Vero Beach Museum of Art offers Vero Beach Art Club Member Exhibition on view through 1/19/25. Vero Beach Art Club Member Exhibition on view in the VBMA Patten Gallery.