arts & entertainment
Riverside Theatre, led by Executive Producer/CEO Jon R. Moses and Artistic Director Allen D. Cornell, announces the return of Vegas Nights to benefit the Theatre’s Youth Tuition Assistance and Community Engagement Programs. Vegas Nights takes place July 17-19, 2025. Vegas Nights is sponsored by Sunshine Furniture; Nuttall, Howes & Associates, CPAs; Peter Anderson, Raymond James; Eisert Counseling; and Janet Yarid. Media Sponsors are: 93.7 GYL and JACK FM.
Riverside’s Orchid Lobby will be transformed into a Las Vegas-style casino where patrons can play for raffle tickets to win prizes donated by local merchants. Casino games include: Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Slot Machines, 3 Card Poker, and Let It Ride Poker.
In addition to the casino games, professional stand-up comedians, as part of the Comedy Zone, will perform on the Waxlax Stage on Friday and Saturday with local bands performing on the outdoor Live in The Loop Stage Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
While entertaining audiences young and old has been the most obvious of Riverside Theatre’s missions, it is not its sole focus. Education and community outreach are among the bedrocks of Riverside Theatre’s calling. And, giving every child the opportunity to learn from the performing arts regardless of financial backing is paramount.
On Thursday evening, July 17th, a special Alumni Showcase will be held featuring young performers who graduated from Riverside’s Education Program and have continued on in the performing arts.
Riverside’s Community Engagement Program works collaboratively with the Boys & Girls Club of Indian River County, the Gifford Youth Achievement Center, the Environmental Learning Center, Youth Guidance and The Gifford Youth Orchestra and benefits these organization’s individual missions.
No tickets are required to enter the lobby or enjoy the musicians outside. Tickets are required for the Comedy Zone. Casino dollars are required to play the games.
Casino chips can be purchased in the lobby. $20 = $40 Casino Chips.
Casino chips PRE-SALE: Get 25% more chips when they are purchased prior to July 10th!
$20 = $50 Casino Chips.
Scheduled Comedy Zone comedians:
July 18 & 19 – Al Ernst and Greg Schwartz
Live in the Loop musicians:
July 17 – Fort Pierce Jazz Society (Jazz)
July 18 – Collins & Company (Rock)
July 19 – Riptide (Oldies)
Comedy Zone and Alumni Showcase tickets are $25.
Live in the Loop performances are FREE.
Lobby doors open at 5:30pm each night of Vegas Nights.
Vegas Nights Sponsors include:
Sunshine Furniture; Nuttall, Howes & Associates, CPAs; Peter Anderson, Raymond James; Eisert Counseling; and Janet Yarid. Media Sponsors are: 93.7 GYL and JACK FM.
Live in the Loop sponsor is AMAC / Alex MacWilliam Real Estate
All proceeds from Vegas Nights will benefit Riverside’s Youth Tuition Assistance and Community Engagement Programs.
The authentic casino-style gaming tables are provided for entertainment purposes only. (Must be 18 years or older to play.)
Raffle Prize Donors (as of this date) include:
21st Amendment, 97.1 Ocean FM, Allure Gallery, Ballet Vero Beach, Bread and Butter Pickleball Co., Brevard Zoo, Capt. Hiram’s Resort, Catering by Adrienne Drew, Crayola Experience, Dental Partners of Vero Beach, Environmental Learning Center, IN MOTION, Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa, Mangrove Sands Golf Club, Minuteman Press, Ocean Grill, Publix, Seahorse Lane Boutique, South Beach Place Hotel, Stylush By CK, Sweet Side Bakes, Swingsation, The Savannah Bananas, Tina Baxter Photography, Treasure Lane Boutique, Vero Beach Art Club, Vero Watersports, Vino Vero, Waldo’s Restaurant, Wild Thyme Catering
To order chips or tickets, call the Riverside Theatre Box Office at 772-231-6990 or online at www.riversidetheatre.com.
Riverside Theatre is located at 3250 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963. Riverside Theatre programs are sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Riverside Theatre is a member of the Cultural Council of Indian River County, the Indian River Chamber of Commerce, and the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce.
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