Weekly Newsletter 10-28-2026 | | | |
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Events are subject to change.
Check with the sponsoring organization for the latest updates on events.
| | | | Open Mic Poetry Night on Oct. 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the Vero Wine Bar, 1902 14th Ave. Uncork your soul and let the lyrics flow. Join us at Vero Wine Bar for a night where the notes in your glass are matched only by the rhythm of the mic. A vintage blend of voice and verse in the heart of the 14th Avenue arts district. Open mic opportunity for all! | | | | |
Art by the River Oct. 31 at 10:00am at Riverview Park in Sebastian. Come meet the artists of the Sebastian River Art Club as we join the Sebastian Craft Club’s established community show for a special expanded “Art by the River “day! SRAC members will be exhibiting original fine art in oils, acrylics, watercolors, mixed media and more, right alongside a vibrant selection of handmade crafts, jewelry, woodwork, crochet, resin pieces, and other creative vendors.
This year’s collaboration brings even more for visitors to enjoy, including live music, food trucks and vendors, and a lively marketplace atmosphere set against the beautiful backdrop of Riverview Park along the Indian River. It’s a wonderful opportunity to support local arts, discover unique talent, and spend a relaxing day outdoors. We hope to see you there!
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35th Annual Ornament Release
at participating stores on Nov. 1.
5th Annual Yard Sale Nov. 7 beginning 7:30 a.m. Held at the Garden Club of Indian River County.
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Vero Luncheon Nov. 2 at 11:30 a.m. at the Quail Valley River Club. A Fauré into French Music. Musicians: Tina Apelgren on the flute and Susan Knapp Thomas on the harp.
| | North Indian River County Library | | Classic Films with a Twist! Nov. 5, 1:30 p.m. A FREE MOVIE screening of the 2023 romantic comedy, "Anyone But You," starring Glen Powell & Sydney Sweeney. A modern film version of the classic screwball comedies of the 1930's. FREE POPCORN , SODAS, WATERS and an optional discussion after as well as a Movie Trivia game with prizes for the top 3 winners. | | | | |
Wonders of McKee Garden Tours Nov. 3 & 10 at 10:30 a.m. Guided strolls every Tuesday where you’ll learn about the remarkable story behind McKee’s historic tropical oasis. Hear how Vero’s first visitor attraction was saved from development, meticulously restored and reopened as the beloved community treasure it is today. No charge.
Return of the Wild exhibit continues through Dec 2027.
Gillie & Marc’s globally recognized animal sculptures, set along McKee’s winding paths, beneath towering palms and ancient oaks, evoke the history of the Garden when animals once called the jungle home.
| | | | Art in the Park Nov. 8 at 10:00 a.m. The Vero Beach Art Club event takes place in front of beautifully landscaped Humiston Park along Ocean Drive on Vero's barrier island. The park has a children's play area, restrooms, and both covered and open picnic tables. What a great way to spend a Sunday morning or afternoon after brunch. | | | | |
Sunset Saturday Night Concert Series, Nov. 14, Dec. 12, Jan.9, Feb.13, Mar. 13, Apr. 10 and May 8 at 5:00 p.m. Free public concert on Ocean Drive in front of Humiston Park.
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Superstar vocalist, Emmet Cahill returns for a powerhouse program!
November 22, 2026 3:00pm
The Emerson Center
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"Songs about the places we long to find and the people who make them feel like home."
Every great song is about somewhere else. Somewhere over the rainbow. Somewhere a place for us. Somewhere just past the edge of the life we're actually living.
Emmet Cahill joins your orchestra for a night of the songs that made those places real. A Limited Edition event built around one of the most beloved guest artists ever to appear on this stage, Somewhere brings the Irish singer back to Florida with a program drawn from the emotional heart of Broadway and the screen. A principal singer with Celtic Thunder for nearly a decade, with six World #1 albums and two sold-out solo concerts at Carnegie Hall behind him, Cahill has a rare gift for making a large hall feel like a small room — and SCSO audiences have loved him for it since the first time he walked out here.
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Riverside Theatre offers daily and weekly programs including Children's programs, Dance Classes, Student Auditions and more. For information on daily and weekly programs visit riversidetheatre.com
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The Loop - Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 5:30 p.m.
Friday, October 30, Whipper Snappers Mountain Boys (Bluegrass & Country) | Saturday, October 31, Hot Sauce Moon (eclectic Classic Rock, Folk Rock, Country & Blues) | Thursday, November 5, Pepperland (Beatles tribute band) | Friday, November 6, Nico & Marco (Acoustic Multigenre Duo) | Saturday, November 7, St. Johns Wood (60’s and 70’s British Invasion Music)
Playtime in the Park - On the second Saturday of most months at 11am, our theatre comes alive with engaging family programming.
Student performers present original interactive stories surrounding a major theme of the month. These performances give them exposure to theatre in a place where they can move around and play while watching. This show is an exciting and inclusive experience for all ages.
Musicals and Plays
My Vaudeville Man! To Nov. 22, times vary. A stirring two-person musical inspired by the true story of vaudeville performer Jack Donahue and his devoted mother, Mud—dazzling tap numbers, tender duets, and the enduring bond between parent and child.
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Complimentary docent-led gallery tours
take place daily at 2 p.m.
Please check vbmuseum.org for updates
| | | The Vero Beach Museum of Art offers daily gallery tours, family programs, lectures and performances, art classes and workshops, and more. Plan your visit at vbmuseum.org | | Cork, Canvas & Co. Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m. A professional instructor will guide and assist registered participants to create their artworks. Art materials are provided, and participants can bring their own beverages and snacks. No experience is necessary! BYOB and snacks, ticket required. | |
| Paw Prints: Cats and the Floating World Nov. 7 at 1:00 p.m. In 2024, Hello Kitty celebrated her Golden Jubilee as reigning Queen of Japanese Popular Culture since 1974. Since then, Japan’s reputation as a nation of cat-lovers has only grown through the popularity of cat temples, cat islands, cat cafes, and innumerable feline celebrities. Space is limited; pre-registration required. | |
Art of the Cocktail at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 13 Drawing inspiration from the exhibits on view, guests will immerse themselves in the evening’s theme through a lively docent-guided tour and by creating a carefully selected cocktail with an expert mixologist. | Again Drawing inspiration from Jill Nathanson: Chromatic Phrases | Final Layer – A playful cocktail that becomes a personal expression of color. Tickets required. | |
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Free Admission the second Saturday of each month - Nov. 14 Join us for Museum Studios from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participate in Sketching in the Gallery from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Art Talk the third Wednesday of each month. Nov. 18 at 12:00 p.m. Light Entanglement / Join VBMA docents in the galleries for an in-depth focus on select artworks from the collection and exhibition.
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VBMA Exhibition - Jill Nathanson: Chromatic Phrases in Schumann and Titelman galleries.
This exhibition presents recent work by Jill Nathanson, whose abstract paintings are shaped through a deliberate process that balances spontaneity with a predetermined structure. This interplay between intention and material response brings into focus the dynamic movement of layered color. Informed by her early study of Color Field painting of the 1960s and 1970s, Nathanson extends this lineage through a sustained exploration of color as an experiential phenomenon. In her work, color does not remain fixed or purely descriptive but instead suggests movement as it is shaped by the interaction of light and perception. Exhibit shows to Feb. 7, 2027.
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Artists Guild Gallery
1974 14th Ave. Vero Beach
Nov. through April:
Tue - Sat, 11am - 4pm
(772) 299-1234
More Info Here
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Gallery 14 hours October through May: Tuesday through Friday 10-5pm
and Sat 10-4pm
Click here for more
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Gallery 14 is excited to welcome back the extremely popular pop artist Horacio Lertora, who
has been a guest artist at the Gallery many times over the years. This show, entitled:
Coastal Rhythms: Hand Cut Stencil Art By Horacio Lertora will run from Nov 3-27.
There will be a reception on Friday November 6, 5-8pm as part of the First Friday Gallery Stroll.
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artist: Horacio Lertora
title: Coconut Palm 1
medium: acrylic
size: 48 x 24
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Floral Visions - Opening Reception
Nov. 8, 1:00 p.m. Months of Nov. & Dec. showcasing 8 talented artists.
Florals depicted in a variety of mediums from pastel, watercolor, oil, acrylic, ink & pencil, collage, and photography.
Hours: Wed.– Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and by appointment or chance.
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Environmental Learning Center
255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach
Open 7 days a week!
Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM
Saturday-Sunday: 8AM-4PM
| | The Environmental Learning Center offers daily and weekly programs including children's programs, Art Exhibitions, Yoga, Tai-Chi, Boat Tours, paddle rentals and much more. For information on weekly programs visit discoverelc.org/calendar | | |
Free Outdoor Movie Nights featuring Finding Nemo Nov. 6 and Moana Nov. 7 at 5:00 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening under the stars at the ELC! The fun begins with a food truck, Nature Playscape, cornhole, bubbles, and horseshoes. The movie begins at sundown.
Little Wonders Nov. 7, 10:00 & 11:30 a.m. A nature enrichment and early literacy program geared for children 2-5 years old accompanied by a caregiver (additional guests pay admission fee). Outdoor exposure benefits humans in so many ways, yet we do not spend enough time outside.
Artist Meet & Greet Nov. 11 at 4:00 p.m. An evening in the gallery and meet the artists featured in Reflections: Past, Present, and Future. Enjoy live music and refreshments as you explore the exhibition, chat with participating artists, and learn more about the inspiration behind their work.
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Hours for Viewing: Mon-Thurs 9am-noon (when programs not running) or by appointment
772-567-1233, centerspiritualcare@gmail.com
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Vero Beach Art Club
Gallery & Marketplace
Artwork is available for purchase at all exhibiting shows.
1903 14th Avenue,
Vero Beach
Monday-Sat 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
and each Friday till 7 p.m.
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Art in the Park Nov. 8 at 10:00 a.m. The event takes place in front of beautifully landscaped Humiston Park along Ocean Drive on Vero's barrier island. The park has a children's play area, restrooms, and both covered and open picnic tables. What a great way to spend a Sunday morning or afternoon after brunch.
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Willi Miller’s Arts Blast offers free basic calendar listings and affordable paid listings for arts-related classes, workshops, lessons, and gallery updates.
Email for details:
willi@willimiller.com
Willi Miller’s Arts Blast Lists arts-related scholarships.
If you are offering a scholarship program that is open to Arts Blast readers,
send the information to willi@willimiller.com. There is no charge for the listing.
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The Cultural Council of Indian River County presents Art in Public Places at Five Locations throughout Indian River County. To find out more about the Art in Public Places Program visit cultural-council.org.
For purchase information on any art exhibited in the AIPP galleries, please call the Cultural Council at 772-770-4857
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The above IG Center Audubon Advocates Program is one of Cultural Council's collaborations with organizations offering student education programs.
Missy Weiss, Executive Director of the Pelican Island Audubon Society says "Since its inception in 2014, the Audubon Advocates program has advanced Pelican Island Audubon Society's mission to preserve and protect the animals, plants, natural communities, and the land and water on which they depend through advocacy, education, and public awareness. The program currently provides under-served fifth-grade students from four Title I elementary schools with immersive, hands-on environmental education that inspires the next generation of conservation leaders while fostering a lifelong appreciation for the natural world. To date, Audubon Advocates has served more than 1,200 students.
Students participate in inquiry-based science lessons, field investigations, and direct interactions with scientists and environmental professionals that strengthen scientific knowledge, critical thinking, and environmental stewardship. Through meaningful outdoor experiences, students develop a deeper understanding of Indian River County's unique ecosystems and gain the confidence to become informed advocates for protecting the natural resources that sustain our community. "
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CALL TO ARTISTS
1st Annual Roseland Plein Air Event
Dec 2-6, 2026
Calling all PleinAir Artists: The Roseland PleinAir event will give artists 5 days of painting, a quick draw event and final “wet paint” gallery sale. It’s the first competition of its kind on the Treasure Coast. Roseland is a rural community in the heart of the Treasure Coast of Florida. It includes the lush banks of the Sebastian River and the Indian River and is bordered by pristine natural areas. The Roseland paint out event will feature many historical sites and private residences along the river. A special treat is a pontoon ride to a remote painting destination on the Sebastian River with raised bluffs and lots of wildlife. Artists will enjoy $750 in Cash Prizes and ribbons given out during the "wet paint" gallery sale on Dec 6th.
Please visit the artist call on Juried Services and submit your images to this link
https://juriedartservices.com/events/4487.
Deadline: November 15, 2026. Early application is recommended as this is a limited space event.
Cost: $30
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THANK YOU TO OUR DESIGNATED
CULTURAL ARTS GUIDE DISTRIBUTOR
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Cultural Council Office
2400 15th Avenue, Suite 2
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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2026-2027 Cultural Arts Guide is here.
Over the last two weeks, our supporter White Glove has actively distributed the new guide.
Arriving early on massive palettes, the White Glove team started the involved drop of guides around the county. We are forever grateful for this community kindness.
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