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 Mar. 22 – 29.

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” on view through May 29.  Featured Artists include Judy Burgarella, Merana Cadorette and Mary Carter.

Riverside Theatre offers Live in the Loop – Riverside Theatre’s FREE outdoor music venue with local musicians playing Thurs., Fri. and Sat. evenings at 5:30 p.m. Mar. 22 – Dave and the Wave, Mar. 27 – The Rowdy Roosters, Mar. 28 – Jerzi, Mar. 29- Chemistry.

AAUW of Vero Beach offers “I Dissent” – A Powerful One-Woman Show Celebrates the Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Mar. 22, 1 p.m. at the Emerson Center. In a one-time-only performance “I Dissent” captures the essence of Ginsburg’s tenacity, brilliance, and relentless pursuit of justice. From her early struggles as a woman in a male-dominated legal field to her rise as a cultural icon and feminist icon, this play is a powerful tribute to RBG’s enduring legacy.

Laura Riding Jackson Foundation offers AWW: Adapted Screenplay on Mar. 22, 9:30 a.m. Led by Xaque Gruber, participants in this ADULT WRITERS WORKSHOP will learn the fundamentals of screenwriting, with a particular focus on adapting your already-completed stories, essays, memoirs, etc. for the screen. Participants will write, share, and receive feedback. Registration Required

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County on exhibit Indian River County Administration Buildings A and B. “Welcome to My World” is the theme. Featured Artists include Ella Chabot, Tony Caruso, Judy Burgarella, John McAleer. On view through June 19.

Vero Beach Museum of Art offers The Sounds They Loved: Musical Connections to French Moderns: Monet to Matisse 1850-1950 on Mar. 22, 2:30 p.m. & 4 p.m. Pianist Leslie Amper returns to the Vero Beach Museum of Art for a unique multimedia performance, offering insights into the profound musical influences on the artists featured in the exhibition French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850-1950.

Vero Beach Museum of Art offers French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850-1950 on view through June 22.  This winter, the internationally touring French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850-1950, makes its first-ever stop in southeast Florida at the Vero Beach Museum of Art. The exhibition showcases 59 artworks from the Brooklyn Museum’s esteemed collection of European art, spanning the era between the Revolution of 1848 and the conclusion of World War II-a period marked by significant social, intellectual, and political upheaval in France.  The exhibition highlights the avant-garde movements that shaped modern art in the 19th and 20th centuries, featuring works by renowned artists native to France, as well as those who studied and exhibited there.

Vero Beach Art Club offers Art in the Park Mar. 23, 10 a.m. at Humiston Park on Ocean Drive in Vero Beach. Fine Art & Crafts Exhibit.  Art in the Park provides the perfect opportunity for visitors and residents to interact with our Artists and Craft Artisans and to purchase beautiful, original artwork.

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County on exhibit 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 Genel.

Laura Riding Jackson Foundation offers Historic Home Tours on Mar. 25, 1 p.m. Laura Riding Jackson’s historic home is open for tours. You can drop by and our amazing volunteer docents will give you a tour! We can accommodate groups of 8 or fewer as drop-ins; to bring a larger group for a tour, please reserve in advance.

Riverside Theatre offers Every Brilliant Thing Mar. 25 through Apr. 13, show times vary.  A boy’s handwritten list to cheer up his despondent mom becomes a surprisingly funny and poignant ode to humanity. Based on true and untrue stories, Duncan MacMillan’s Every Brilliant Thing takes audiences on a sublime and tender coming-of-age journey that reminds us to pay attention to life’s smallest joys— and to each other.

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.

McKee Botanical Garden offers Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop!® Made with LEGO® bricks Exhibition on view through 5/4. Featuring 40 sculptures made with over 800,000 LEGO; Bricks and explores the beauty of nature through contemporary, stylized, and colorful displays that stand in striking contrast with their surroundings.

Vero Beach Museum of Art offers Timeless: Robert Farber’s Fashion Photography.  Exhibition runs through 8/31.  Robert Farber’s professional practice spans commercial and fine art photography, with subject matter ranging from fashion and portraits to still life and landscapes. The works featured in Timeless are drawn from two major bodies of work: his Vintage Fashion series, captured during commercial shoots, and the Deterioration series, which consists of prints from his earlier fashion photography.

North Indian River County Library offers Lens of the World – Documentary Series on Mar. 26, 1:30 p.m. Looking to learn something new? Join us to watch a documentary on a different topic each month and enjoy free popcorn and water provided by the Friends of the North IRC Library. Admission is free and there is no registration required to attend.

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County on exhibit Indian River County Intergenerational Recreation Center. Primal Forces: Fire, Artist Members Exhibit on view through May 1. Artists Merana Cadorette, Tony Caruso, Ella Chabot, Viktor Genel & Mark Wygonik.

Vero Heritage offers Deep Roots: The Legacy of the Kennedy Family on Mar. 26, 6 p.m. Sue Holbrook and Ken Kennedy, proud members of Vero Beach’s very own Kennedy Family share firsthand stories of their family’s deep roots in Indian River County and their contributions to the region’s rich history. This engaging discussion will offer a glimpse into the past while celebrating the legacy that continues today. 

Live in Vero Beach offers Foreigners Journey featuring Rudy Cardenas on Mar. 27, 7 p.m. at the Emerson Center in Vero Beach.

Center for Spiritual Care offers Jill Kerwick: New Works on exhibit through Mar. 28.  The Jill Kerwick: New Works exhibit is back by popular demand and on view during the month of March.

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County is on exhibit at the Indian River County Courthouse, 2000 16^th Avenue, Vero Beach through May 8. Deutilization Conceptualism: The Evolution Of Meaning Beyond Function is a solo art exhibit by Viktor Genel.

Environmental Center offers Reveal the Writer in You: A Hands-On Workshop on Mar. 29, 12 p.m. If you’ve ever wanted to explore the art of storytelling, enhance your writing skills, and gain expert insights, mark your calendar. This engaging Lunch and Learn Writing Workshop is led by accomplished writer and editor Cricket Freeman. Open to participants from high school level and up.