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Volume 5 No. 17| May 5, 2023 | |
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Notes from the Editor:
Cinco de Mayo! I have it on good authority that it's celebrated with much more gusto in the United States than in Mexico outside the state of Puebla.
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Make It an Artsy Summer for Your Kids! | |
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From Hobe Sound Murals project:
Come join us for Pink Drinks & Appetizers on Wednesday, May 10th @ 5:30 PM. Guest Artist Brenda Leigh, Audubon of Martin County, Martin County Dignitaries - Commissioner Harold Jenkins, Community Redevelopment Agency, Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce and other friends of Art & Nature!
Mural #26, Sunrise Spoonbills, highlights a nesting pair of roseate spoonbills at 9045 Bridge Road in Hobe Sound. This mural is the work of artists Nadia Utto and Brenda Leigh. Leigh also worked on mural #10, A Taste of the Tropics, at Taste Restaurant.]
Since the beginning of the murals project in 2009, Utto said, "Twenty-six unique murals have been completed along Bridge Road, Dixie and Federal Highways, and Banner Lake Park with the support from building owners and tenants, the general public, and the efforts of over 50 regional artists and 100 community members."
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The restoration of Hobe Sound Mural #1 - first painted in 2009 - is sealed with a final UV protectant finish coat - and should last well into the next decade, thanks to original artists dedicating repeat time- James Hook Professional Artist LLC, Natalie L Art, and to community artists who volunteered their time: Susie Fowler, Kay Kassel, Paige Mazzota, Hazel Dey Gabriel, Christopher Casiglione, & Renee Wells.
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Last Call! and First Call!
Ballet Vero Beach has one available space in the Fellowship Initiative for Dancers for the 2023/2024 Season. Interested candidates MUST return their application by June 1st to be considered.
This is a two year, one-of-a-kind program that combines professional performance experience with Ballet Vero Beach, quality higher education with Indian River State College (paid for by the company), and unmatched training in arts integration, arts literacy, and the science of teaching with The Learning Alliance.
Applications are open to graduating seniors and recent high school graduates, help us spread the word and tell your friends! To apply, visit:
https://balletverobeach.org/fellowship-initiative-for.../
The 2023-2024 season for Ballet Vero Beach has been announced! It features three main stage programs with original works, world premieres, and works by master choreographers George Balanchine, Christopher Wheeldon, and Martha Graham. Nutcracker on the Indian River returns, and Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre makes its Riverside Dance Festival Debut. Series subscription tickets are on sale now.
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The Laughs and the Music are Back in the Loop at Riverside!
Get the summer lineup online at riversidetheatre.com.
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Wednesday, May 10, 2023 7:00 p.m. | |
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Marvin S Cone 37th Annual High School Juried Art Show 2023
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This showcase of student art is a 37-year legacy dating back to 1987, even before there were galleries in the Court House Cultural Center. This is a capstone educational experience for the participating artists.
Teachers of the student artists from South Fork, Martin County, and Jensen Beach High Schools, as well as the Pine School and Clark Advanced Learning Center selected the entries to be exhibited in the professional gallery of the Court House Cultural Center. The judges were Renae Barton and William Chiodo.
See the gallery online at MartinArts.org.
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JUDGES AWARDS
For Best of Show:
“The Hand You're Dealt” by Hollyn Lewis
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Honorable Mention Awards (across category):
1. “The Passover Lamb” by Hailey Resetar
2. “Gopher” by Mia Gifford
3. “Utter Chaos” by Kira Eason
4. “Raindrops” by Ava Maniscalco
5. “Table Talk” by Chloe Tolton
6. “Ruby Reds” by Sophia Fuentes
7. “Sunset at the Shore” by Olivia Oldford
8. “Close to Death” by Sophia Cancilla
9. “Culture Magazine Japan” by Mei Lee
10. “The Queen” by Isabella Rivera
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For Drawing:
3rd Place: “The Crosswalk” by Nina Puma
2nd Place: “Untitled” by Mariia Bardadym
1st Place: “A Colorful Arrangement” by Evelyn Arnston
For Mixed Media:
3rd Place: “View Point” by Alayna Long
2nd Place: “Reliance” by Olivia Zaccheo
1st Place: “Max Calaveras” by Christian D. Conte
For Painting:
3rd Place: “Goddess of the Stars” by Katelyn Khin
2nd Place: “Portrait of Emma” by Olivia Oldford
1st Place: “The Man I Saw Who Saw Himself” by Tatum Bean
For Sculpture:
3rd Place: “Ramen Adventure” by Sydney Gundlach
2nd Place: “Giving Your All” by Brett Sarcia
1st Place: “La Crab” by Riley McGuire
For Photography:
3rd Place: “The Vision of the American Dream” by Ava Pearl
2nd Place: “Escape” by Brooke Vanderwarn
1st Place: “Mixed Emotions” by Keziah Anderson
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PURCHASE AWARDS
Superintendent of Schools, MCSD
“Sheltered” by Sophie Araque-Liu - Jensen Beach High School
“Untitled” by Mariia Bardadym - Martin County High School
“Utter Chaos” by Kira Eason
“Gopher” by Mia Gifford - South Fork High School
“Sweltering Dreamscapes” by Karolina Thomas
“Sunset at the Shore” by Olivia Oldford - Clark Advanced Learning Center
“Untitled” by Olivia Nelson - The Pine School
“Mixed Emotions” by Kezaih Anderson
Martin County Supervisor of Elections
“The Vision of the American Dream” - by Ava Pearl
Historical Society of Martin County
“Oblivion” by Tyrah Othman
Comm. Harold Jenkins, District 3
“Birds on Posts” by Jaime Lopes
Education Foundation of Martin County
“Dusk 'till Dawn” by Gabriella Benedetti
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Pirates & Fairies at McKee in May
Come explore and discover McKee Botanical Garden and the Children’s Garden during Pirate & Fairy Celebration Saturdays (May 6, 13, 20 & 27) from 10 am – 3pm. Come dressed in your fairy best or swashbuckling gear! Costumes welcome, but not required.
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Festivities include Make & Take Crafts (while supplies last), Temporary Tattoos, Games, and Fairy House Building. In addition, guests will enjoy different activities each Saturday including live pirate and maritime music, magician, balloon twister, fairy hair applications, and a visit with Caption Jack Sparrow. (All activities subject to change. All activities are outdoors and will be canceled in inclement weather).
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Admission: $15 Adults | $13 Seniors (65+)/Youth (13-17) | $10 Children (2-12). McKee members and children under 2 free.
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 5 pm | Sunday - Noon - 5 pm. Last admission is at 4 pm.
Children’s Garden closes at 4:30 pm.
For more information, please visit www.mckeegarden.org
McKee Botanical Garden | 350 US Highway 1, Vero Beach, FL 32962 | 772.794.0601
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Round Two! - Rachel Carter Murphy
From Carter-Murphy:
On Wednesday, April 26 I submitted a video audition of “Ebben…Ne Andro Lontata” from La Wally by Alfredo Catalani for the first round of the CS Vocal Competition. That afternoon I received word that I will be advancing to the second round in San Francisco.
The CS Vocal Competition is part of the CS Music (Formerly Classical Singer Magazine) annual convention from May 26-29. During this weekend, singers and attendees will participate in over 90 masterclasses with the opportunity to observe and/or work with Met soprano Helena Brown, Broadway lead Meghan Picerno (a recent Christine from Phantom of the Opera), Deborah Voigt, faculty from Juilliard, Eastman, New England Conservatory and more industry professionals.
The competition has two main divisions: Classical and Musical Theater, with categories: High School, High School Seniors, University, and Emerging Professional. In addition to cash prizes, High School and University singers compete for scholarships and receive written feedback from University Faculty and Industry Professionals.
The second round of the competition spans May 27 and 28, and the final round is Monday, May 29. Three winners will be announced from each category and the first place winners will perform in concert that evening. Below is the website information.
https://www.csmusic.net/content/convention/
I am very excited to travel and compete and I look forward to learning a few things while I am there.
Rachel Carter Murphy is administrative coordinator for Music and Worship at TheCommunity Churchof Vero Beach,
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Art at the Emerson
Forever in Bloom - A fragrant array of floral art on view through May 30.
Featured Artists:
Lisa Willnow, Paris Birich, Vera Titova, Daniel Jones, Patricia Kolalewski, Betsy Kurzinger,
Anne Whitney & Judy Burgarella
Monday - Friday, 10am - 3pm, with no entry fee.
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Storm Stories: Stories of Ian
Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers, continues an Oral History Project titled Storm Stories, in response to the emotional impact of Hurricane Ian .
“Storm Stories” will have a dedicated, unmanned voicemail, 239-744-3047, as well as a way to submit written and recorded responses. ... Anyone who experienced Hurricane Ian is invited to participate.
From Alliance for the Arts:
“Just tell your story about your experience through and after Hurricane Ian in whatever capacity you feel fit—uncensored and unbridled. It could be stories of resilience or trauma or pain or loss. It could be a wide range of feelings. It is meant to be cathartic and therapeutic and shareable—something that we can all relate to in some form or fashion.”
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Lake County Museum of Art
AFRICA: Birds-Beasts 'n Peeps
LCMA presents the photography of Charlene Edwards. Edwards has spent about three years of her life journeying to some twenty African countries photographing this "dark continent." She feels a magnetic pull to keep returning to explore her home away from home — exotic, vibrant, dramatic, dangerous — a continent of astounding diversity that is life-changing. In her new photo exhibit "AFRICA - Birds, Beasts 'n Peeps" she shares images from her recent three months of travel in Angola and South Africa.
"The ever-changing, breathtaking scenery is the perfect canvas on which to view a staggering variety of creatures and cultures," says Edwards. "From dramatic landscapes to fascinating and welcoming Zulu villages to legendary wildlife.
MUSEUM HOURS: Thursday through Saturday from 12-4PM
LCMA | 213 W Ruby Street, Tavares, FL 32778 | 352.483.2900
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Get Backstage Access at Riverside!
Backstage Access classes return after a hiatus brought on by the pandemic. These series of adult courses take a closer look at the professional productions being presented at the Theatre.
“Along with all the great programming we have for young people, we wanted to continue our educational opportunities for adults,” says Allen D. Cornell, Producing Artistic Director of Riverside Theatre. “We explore theatre as an art form by examining specific plays on Riverside’s calendar, studying the show’s history, and learning about our production through visits with guest artists.”
Led by Kevin Quillinan, Director of Theatre Education, Backstage Access classes are part lecture, part seminar, part participation, part discussion, and seek to build a greater awareness of the many facets and collaborations involved in mounting a show.
“These classes help deepen the students’ understanding of the show and appreciation for the process involved with each production we do at Riverside,” says Mr. Quillinan. “It's a rare opportunity to hear directly from theatre professionals about what it takes to practice their craft, be it directing, acting, or designing. Each class contains a wealth of surprising and interesting nuggets of knowledge that always delight the students.”
Honky Tonk Angels – This class will focus on the impact of women in the Country music industry by telling the empowering story of three women who leave their thankless lives to pursue their dreams.
Course Dates: Meets Thursdays 10am to 12noon (May 18, May 25 & June 1)
Tuition for the three-week class is $75. Class sizes are limited. Patron Producers and Upper Level donors are entitled to some free tickets for the classes. Call the Box Office for details. To purchase, call 772-231-6990 or go online at www.riversidetheatre.com.
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At Gallery 14 This Month
“Moments in Time: Observations in Oil by Iris Beate”
In continuation of their 15th Anniversary Season celebration, Gallery 14 is happy to present the work of oil painter Iris Beate. Entitled Moments in Time: Observations in Oil by Iris Beate, this introspective exhibit will run May 2 to 26 , with an opening reception on Friday May 5th from 5-8pm as part of the First Friday Gallery Stroll. All are invited.
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Treasure Coast Flute Choir
Mother's Day Concert
The Pittenger Center at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Stuart
Sunday, May 14 at 3 p.m.
Photo: Lindsay Hager
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A Call to Artists
“CRYSTAL JUBILEE INVITATIONAL: A Special 15th Anniversary Celebration” - CALL TO ARTISTS In continuation of their celebratory 15th Anniversary Season, Gallery 14 presents a special summer show, CRYSTAL JUBILEE INVITATIONAL: A Special Anniversary Celebration. This show, runnning from June 1 through September 2, will have four receptions: June 2, July 7, August 4 and September 1, all in tandem with the summer First Friday Gallery Strolls. Artists should be inspired by topics that include celebration, clear, sparkling, lightness, clarity, and durability. Applications are due MAY 15TH. Please go to www.gallery14verobeach.com to access and download the application form.
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Something a Little Different at the Elliott
You're invited to be a WPTV weather spotter!
Hurricane season is upon us and you are invited to become a WPTV Weather Spotter.
WPTV First Alert Weather Spotters is a community of weather enthusiasts, connecting real people to real weather across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. Together, the team will track weather and share observations from cool, sunny winter days to the severe weather seen throughout the year.
Join WPTV First Alert Weather Meteorologists at the Elliott Museum from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, for WPTV Weather Spotters training. Sign up for this training by clicking this link.
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Riverside Theatre Announces 2023-2024 Lineup! | |
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Three opportunities to dance with Ballet Vero Beach - Accepting auditions and applications NOW!
Audition for Ballet Vero Beach's 2023-2024 Season
Ballet Vero Beach is seeking professional dancers for the 2023-2024 Season. The company is specifically interested in male presenting dancers with professional experience, excellent classical and contemporary technique, and superior partnering skills. However, the company will consider all applicants regardless of gender identity. Interested dancers should submit resume and video footage to info@balletverobeach.org. For more information about our organization click Audition.
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Apply to our Fellowship Initiative
The company is also seeking applicants for the Fellowship Initiative for Dancers. Specifically aimed at altering the way young people enter the field, this two year program allows accepted fellows to dance full time with Ballet Vero Beach, receive their AA or BA through Indian River State College (paid for by the company), and experience hands on training in arts literacy and arts integration through delivering the company's education and engagement initiatives. To apply for the initiative click Apply.
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Apply to the Riverside Dance Festival
The Riverside Dance Festival is a unique experience in Intensive Summer Study presented by Riverside Theatre and Ballet Vero Beach. Accepted students will experience day-to-day life with Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre. Students will have the opportunity to take daily technique classes in hip hop and contemporary dance from Terminus and Riverside’s own distinguished faculty. They will also perform alongside Terminus in a mixed repertory concert to culminate the festival. To apply, click Apply.
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