Volume I No. 52 |December 17, 2019
ARTS NEWS
& PROFILES
FROM
FLORIDA'S
TREASURE COAST & BEYOND
As you're reading this issue of Arts Blast , my new shoulder is off for its one-week checkup, hoping to be ready to hang a compression stocking by the chimney with care this evening. I know it's early days but my right hand is weary from carrying the typing burden and ready to return to normal in the new year.

Thank you to everyone who offered assistance in so many ways. It's impossible to overstate my appreciation for your goodwill and for my good friends.

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At The Emerson Center, Vero Beach Dec. 27
❄️ Dec. 29, 2 p.m. - Nutcracker for All, a special performance by Ballet Vero Beach at VBHS PAC. Get information online.
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Indian River County

🔔 Dec. 27-29 - Holiday Nights of Lights at McKee Botanical Garden. General admission rates apply.

Through Feb. 28 - Clyde Butcher: Living Waters Series Art Exhibit at the Environmental Learning Center. Included in general admission. 29 images never seen in this area.

Dec. 24-25 Vero Beach Museum of Art closed for Christmas

Dec. 27-28, 7:30-10:30 p.m. - Kiss 2019 Goodbye Howl at the Moon Party at Riverside Theatre. With Katie Pinder Brown, Ken Gustafson and a Special Guest Drummer.

Dec. 28 - Free Admission Saturday at Vero Beach Museum of Art.

Dec. 28 - Drumming at LaPorte Farms, 7700 129th St, Sebastian

❄️ Dec. 29, 2 p.m. - Nutcracker for All, a special performance by Ballet Vero Beach at VBHS PAC. Get information online.

Dec. 29, 3 p.m. - Mother/Daughter cello-piano recital at the Emerson Center with Sue Lorimier accompanying her daughter, cellist Abigail Lorimier, in a performance to benefit the Gifford Youth Orchestra

🔔 Dec. 30-31 - Ballet Vero Beach presents Nutcracker on the Indian River at Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center.

Dec. 31-Jan 1 - Vero Beach Museum of Art closed 

🔔 Through December - Sebastian River Art Club’s Holiday Bazaar & Pop Up Cafe, 1245 Main St., Sebastian. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through November and December from 11 am until 3 pm. For more information contact the club at 772-571-6632, sracclub@gmail.com  or visit the website at www.sebastianriverartclub.com .

🔔 Through Jan. 2 - Trail of Christmas Trees at LaPorte Farms, 7700 129th St, Sebastian

Jan. 2, 10 a.m. - Riverside Theatre’s Backstage Access Thoroughly Modern Millie

Through Jan. 2 - Dawn Miller, at Art at the Emerson. Artist and instructor Dawn E. Miller will exhibit along with students, Ed Cortez, Joan Datz, Tom Little, Beverly Tyson, Susan Johnson, Mara De Palma, Trudee See, Connie Zahorchak, Shirley Garnett, Hester Denniston, Rita Barone, Paula Herger, Mark Kirby, Sue De Palma, and Dana Dimier.

Jan. 3-4, 2020, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. - Comedy Zone Experience at Riverside Theatre with Patrick Garrity and Steve Netta. Friday Night’s special guest emcee April Spero, Saturday Night’s special guest emcee Kevin Lyons.

Jan. 3-31 - Art exhibition: Barbara Rowles, Counting Flowers on the Wall at Center for Spiritual Care, Vero Beach.

Jan. 4, 2&5 p.m. - Thoroughly Modern Millie JR at Riverside Children’s Theatre. Junior Theatre Festival Performance and Fundraiser, on the Waxlax Stage.

Jan. 5, 3 p.m. - Space Coast Symphony with Stars Sing Broadway at St. Edward’s School

Jan. 6 - Adult winter term classes begin at Vero Beach Museum Art School.

Jan. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Vero Beach Art Club’s Art in the Park at Humiston Park, Ocean Drive.

Jan. 7-26 - Thoroughly Modern Millie at Riverside Theatre.

Jan. 8, 6:30 p.m. - Art Talk: Ellen Fischer chats with Barbara Rowles at Center for Spiritual Care, Vero Beach.

Jan. 8-26 - Stickwork Sculpture Buildout at McKee Botanical Garden.

Jan. 9, 3 p.m. - IRSC Fielden Institute Distinguished Lecture Series: Sarah Booth. - “A Healthy Diet: What Do We Know and What Is Just Hype!” . At the Mueller Campus in Vero Beach.

Jan. 11, 5:30-9 p.m. - Mangroves & Moonlight annual benefit to the Next Level at Environmental Learning Center, Wabasso.

Jan. 11, 12:55 p.m. - Met Live in HD at the Majestic, Vero Beach - Wozzeck (Berg)

Jan. 12, 3 p.m. - Vero Beach Opera - The Barber of Seville (Rossini) at Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center

Through Jan. 12, 2020 - L’Affichomania: The Passion for French Posters at Vero Beach Museum of Art.

Jan. 15-26, 2020 - Always a Bridesmaid at Vero Beach Theatre Guild.

Jan. 17-19 - Vero Beach Art Club’s ART BY THE SEA in the Holmes Great Hall at Vero Beach Museum of Art. Opening reception and sale 5-8 p.m. Friday.

Jan. 18, 12:30 a.m. - Treasure Coast Jazz Society’s first event of the season has The Ed Metz Trio at the Vero Beach Yacht Club. Please RSVP to tcjazzsociety@gmail.com or call 772-234-4600 for the Vero Beach Yacht Club luncheon starting at 11:30.

Jan. 18-19 - Sebastian Riverfront Fine Art and Music Festival

Jan. 20, 4 & 6 p.m. - - The Distinguished Lecturer Series at Riverside Theatre - General John Kelley, former Secretary of Homeland Security and White House Chief of Staff.

Jan. 20, 7 p.m. - Pelican Island Audubon Society meeting - Soaring around the World with Archaeopteryx Birding and Nature Tours, With Gallus Quigley, Archaeopteryx Tours, at VB Community Center

Jan. 21-Feb. 9 - The 39 Steps on the Waxlax Stage at Riverside Theatre.

Jan. 24, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. - Backstage tours at Riverside Theatre.

Jan. 24-26 - Celebration of the Visual Arts at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Vero Beach.

Jan. 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Vero Beach Art Club’s Art in the Park at Humiston Park, Ocean Drive.

Jan. 26, 5-6 p.m - Opening reception for the 3rd anniversary installment of artwork in The Galleries at First Pres with artists Richard Fisher, Mags Hobbs, and Linda Relis. 

Jan. 26 6 p.m. - Concert by the Gainesville Brass Quintet in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach, 520 Royal Palm Blvd. Free, with a $10 donation suggested.

Jan. 27, 7 p.m. - Big Band BASH! - Annual Jazz Concert at VBHS

Jan. 31-Feb. 2 - Vero Beach Theatre Guild’s Apron Series - A View From the Bridge
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St. Lucie County

🔔 Dec. 26, 7 p.m. - The Nutcracker with The State Ballet Theatre of Odessa at Sunrise Theatre.

🌲 Dec. 27-28 - Heathcote’s Garden of Lights at Heathcote Botanical Gardens

Through Dec. 29 - Double Feature: Contemporary Icons at Backus Museum & Gallery.

Through Dec. 31, 6-9 p.m. - Winter Wonderland Light Show at PSL Community Center, 2195 SE Airoso Blvd, PSL.

Jan. 4-5, 2020 - Art in the Gardens Art Show at Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens.

Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, 7 p.m. - Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society Jazz at Sunrise Black Box.

Jan. 8,  6:30-9:30 p.m - Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society Jam at Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens. Cover charge.

Jan. 9-11 - Barefoot in the Park at McAlpin Fine Arts Theatre at IRSC.

Jan. 10, 11, 24, 25, Feb. 14, 15, March 13, 14 - Evening Star at IRSC’s Hallstrom Planetarium

Jan. 11, 8 p.m. - The Righteous Brothers at Sunrise Theatre

Jan. 11, 1 p.m. - 4th Annual Treasure Coast History Festival in downtown Fort Pierce.

Jan. 14, 8:30 p.m. - Saxophonist Jeff Rupert - Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society Jazz at Sunrise Black Box.

Jan. 18, 7:30 p.m. - Chris MacDonald’s Memories of Elvis at Sunrise Theatre

Jan. 23- Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild at Sunrise Theatre

Jan. 23-Feb. 16 - The Bare Truth at Pineapple Playhouse, Fort Pierce

Jan. 24 - The Greatest Love of All at Sunrise Theatre

Jan. 24, 6 p.m. - Movies in the Fort at Manatee Center

Jan. 25 - The Temptations at Sunrise Theatre

Jan. 26 - Sunday in Key West Luncheon and Auction at Backus Museum and Gallery.

Jan. 28 - FDO - The Big Swingin’ Band at the Sunrise Theatre Black Box, featuring local singer Charles Jones.

Jan. 30-Feb. 1 - McAlpin Dance at McAlpin Fine Arts Theatre at IRSC.
Okeechobee County

The street painting applications are now online for the Chalk Walk held at the Top of the Lake Art Fest on Feb 8-9, 2020. This link will get you to the application.

Through Jan. 10, 2020 - Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. New Exhibit by Fawn Barr McNeill at the Okeechobee County Courthouse.

Feb. 28-29, March 6-7 - Death and Taxes at Okeechobee Community Theatre, 610 SW Second Ave., Okeechobee.
 Laundry Day - Linda Relis
opening at The Galleries at First Pres Jan. 26
Martin County

Dec. 27, 2 p.m. - Jane Miller Presents at Blake Library: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.

Dec. 27-28 - Music Theory Workshop offered by the Treasure Coast Youth Symphony at the Cultural Court House, Stuart. There is no charge for this workshop; however, space is limited so register soon. This program is designed for youth symphony members, high school band musicians, musicians, choir members, or anyone looking to expand musical knowledge simply for the love of music.  

Dec. 28, 2 p.m. - Acoustic Jam Session at Blake Library.

Dec. 28, 3:30 p.m. - Movies@Your Library: Wonder Park at Hobe Sound Public Library.

Dec. 29, 1-4 p.m. - Joel DaSilva Band at Rock’n Riverwalk, St. Lucie Avenue, Stuart. FREE

Dec. 31, 11 a.m. - At Blake Library. Join us for a Noon Year's Eve party! We'll countdown to noon at this family friendly celebration that doesn't require missing bedtime. 

Through March 15, 2020 - In Her Image 2020, presented by the Fort Pierce Art Club at Elliott Museum.

Through March 15, 2020 - At the Elliott Museum - Magnificent Me, A fully-interactive traveling exhibition for the entire family from The Discovery Network.

Jan. 2, 6 p.m. - Audubon of Martin County at Blake Library.

Jan. 3, 2 p.m. - Acoustic Jam Session at Hoke Library.

Jan. 3-19 - Weekends - Cabaret (1998 version) at A.C.T. Studio Theatre, Cedar Pointe Plaza, Stuart.

Jan. 4, 4 & 8 p.m. - Treasure Coast Youth Symphony Academy Orchestra - Celebrating the Beatles with McCartney Mania at the Lyric Theatre.

Jan. 5, 11 a.m. - Sunday Cinema @ the Blake: Mr. Holmes at Blake Library.

Jan. 7, 2 p.m. - Jane Miller Presents at Blake Library: Witness for the Prosecution.

Jan. 9, 3 p.m. - IRSC Fielden Institute Distinguished Lecture Series: Sarah Booth. - “A Healthy Diet: What Do We Know and What Is Just Hype!” . At the Chastain Campus in Stuart.

Jan. 11, 2 p.m. - Elisabeth Lahti Concert Series: The Fred Moyer Jazz Trio Live in Concert at Cummings Library.

Jan. 11, 7 p.m. - Leo Kottke at the Lyric Theatre

Jan. 12, 2 p.m. - American Heritage Music: From Plymouth Rock to Rock and Roll at Blake Library.

Jan. 14, 5:30 p.m. - Sunset Concerts: Bach Children’s Music School, Peggy O’Neill, director. At the Cultural Court House, Stuart.

Jan. 16, 7 p.m. - America’s Amazon: The Story of the St. Lucie River, a film produced by John Nelson. At the Lyric Theatre, Stuart.

Jan. 16-Feb. 2 - The Producers at Barn Theatre, Stuart.

Jan. 18, 3 p.m. - Birds & Butterflies at Possum Long Nature Center

Jan. 18-19 - Martin Artisans Guild’ s Martin County Open Studio Tour.

Jan. 31-Feb. 2 - ’Til Death Do Us Part … You First! at A.C.T. Studio Theatre, Cedar Pointe Plaza, Stuart.

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Brevard County

🌲 Through Dec. 24 - Making Spirits Bright at Melbourne Civic Theatre.

Dec. 27-28 - Swan Lake at King Center.

Through Jan. 6 - Seasonal Whimsy exhibit at Strawbridge Art League and Gallery, 819-2 Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne.

🔔 Through Jan. 6 - Designers’ Holiday Craft Show at 5th Avenue Art Gallery, Melbourne. 

Jan. 7- Feb. 2 - Sense of Humor at Strawbridge Art League and Gallery, Melbourne.

Jan. 10, 8 p.m. - We’ve Only Just Begun - The Carpenters Remembered at King Center.

Jan. 15, 7:30 p.m. - Ana Popovic at King Center

Jan. 18, 2&7:30 p.m. - Brevard Symphony Orchestra at the King Center, Melbourne

Jan. 19, 7 p.m. - Tusk - A Fleetwood Mac Tribute at King Center

Jan. 23-Feb. 2 - Menopause, The Musical at Henegar Center, Melbourne.

Jan. 28, 7:30 p.m. - The Battle of the Big Bands at Kind Center

Jan. 29-30 - Melbourne Community Orchestra presents Jazz for the Soul at Melbourne Auditorium, 625 Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne
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Palm Beach County

🔔 Dec. 27-29 - George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker at Kravis Center.

Through Dec. 27 - Terra Duo: Dimensions in Clay at Armory Art Center, WPB.

Through Jan. 5 - Inside Out: Women’s Fashion form Foundation to Silhouette at 
Flagler Museum, Palm Beach.

Through Jan. 18, 2020 - Donald M. Ephraim Family Gallery - Libby Volgyes: “Faces of Food” at the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, 601 Lake Ave., Lake Worth Beach

Jan. 7, 3 p.m. -Esther B. O’Keefe Speaker Series at The Society of The Four Arts- An Afternoon with Catherine Zeta Jones.

Jan. 8, 6-9 p.m. - An Evening of Music and Art in the Gardens at Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, 253 Barcelona Rd., WPB

Jan. 9-May 31 - With These hands: Sculptures by Jim Rennert at Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, 253 Barcelona Rd., WPB

Jan. 9-May 31 - Plastic Reef: Sculpture by Federico Uribe in Partnership with the Perry Cohen Foundation at Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, 253 Barcelona Rd., WPB

Through Jan. 19 - Carol Prusa: Dark Light at The Boca Raton Museum of Art.

Jan. 22, 5:30 p.m. - Speaker Series: Lost Landscapes at Palm Beach with Historian Augustus Mayhew at Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, 253 Barcelona Rd., WPB

CANCELLED - Jan. 25-26 - ArtFest on the Green - 14th Annual Juried Fine art & Draft Show - Wellington Amphitheater, Wellington.
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Beyond the Treasure Coast

First & third Tuesday every month, 10 a.m. - Emerging Inventors Build-It! Ages 1-5 at Edison and Ford Winter Estates.

Dec. 26-30 - 44th Annual Holiday Nights Celebration at Edison and Ford Winter Estates. Check website for details and updates .

Dec. 27, 5 p.m. - Beautiful Music Jazz Quartet at Morse Museum

🔔 Dec. 28 - Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker at Van Wezel

Dec. 28 - Silk Scarf Painting workshop with Marie Dyer at Edison and Ford Winter Estates.

🔔 Saturdays through Dec. 29 - Deck the Halls: A Holly Jolly Holiday at Florida Studio Theatre, Sarasota 

🔔 Through Dec. 30- Children’s Tree Trail at Edison and Ford Winter Estates.

🔔 Jan. 2 - Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert at VanWezel, Sarasota

Jan. 3-4 - Bugs Bunny at the Symphony - Sarasota Orchestra at Van Wezel

Jan. 5 - Il Divo at Van Wezel, Sarasota

Jan. 7-12 - The Book of Mormon at Van Wezel, Sarasota

Jan. 11-12 - Cape Coral Arts & Music Festival, Cape Coral Parkway, South Cape Coral

Jan. 13 - The Righteous Brothers at Van Wezel, Sarasota.

Jan. 14 - We’ve Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered at Van Wezel, Sarasota

Jan. 15 - Sarasota Concert Association presents Bezhod Abduraimov, piano, at Van Wezel

Jan. 16 - The Naked Magicians at Van Wezel, Sarasota.

Jan. 21 - The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston at Van Wezel, Sarasota.

Jan. 26, 11:30 a.m. - Sarasota Concert Association’s 75th Diamond Anniversary Celebration - Brandon Goldberg Trio at Michael’s on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

Jan. 27, 10:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. - Ringling College Library Assoc. Speaker Series: General John F. Kelly at Van Wezel, Sarasota

Jan. 28-March 14, 2020 - At Lake Wales History Museum - Spirited: Prohibition in America. A traveling exhibit by The National Constitution Center.

Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m. - Sarasota Concert Association presents The Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, at Van Wezel

The Garden Club of Indian River County's Centennial Ornament is still available
Vero Beach Art Club - January 17, 18, 19 Vero Beach Museum of Art
Tuesday, December 24th, 2pm & 4pm-Christmas Eve Candlelight Service-communion at the 4pm service
Broadway Concert in February 2020
Chamber Music In Spring 2020
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