Volume I No. 23 |June 4, 2019
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ARTS NEWS
& PROFILES
FROM
FLORIDA'S
TREASURE COAST & BEYOND
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Sharing our wealth of arts and culture.
We're having an ARTS BLAST!
Supporting arts and cultural councils everywhere.
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In This Issue
Jacob Craig's Sendoff - Jureit Musicales - Norman Van Aken at Vero Beach Wine & Film Festival -
Pianist Aubrey Flink - Road Trip to Mt. Dora, Pt. 1
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The Laura Riding Jackson Foundation'
s summer writing camps, Write in the Middle, begin June 10. There are four week-long sessions on the calendar for 6-8th graders at the Laura Riding Jackson Writing Center, 1914 14th Ave., Vero Beach.
A special session, an All Boys Slam Dunk camp, is offered July 8-12 at Gifford Middle School.
Camp hours are 9 a.m. - noon every day of each session. The fee is $100 per week per student, with scholarships and sibling discounts available.
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June 7, 5-8 p.m. - First Friday Gallery Stroll, Galleries of Downtown Vero Beach, 14th Avenue.
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The Gardens at Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens
sent
Arts Blast
a call to all artists, not only SLC residents. The deadline for entry is Nov. 1. Find the application at
www.pslbg.org/artapp.
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The Cultural Council of Indian River County's 2019-2020 print Cultural Guide
is in the works. Deadline for everything — advertising agreement and payment, camera ready art — is July 1.
Also due July 1: EVENTS to be included must be entered at culturalcalendar.org and your list emailed to
calendar@cultural-council.org. This is a change from the original form.
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Coming next to the
Barn Theatre
in Stuart - ROCK OF AGES, July 18-28.
Adult Content
The story is told through the hits of Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, and others.
NOTE: THIS SHOW WILL HAVE A LIVE ROCK BAND FOR ALL PERFORMANCES.
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Classes are in session at
Indian River Clay
, Vero Beach.
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Helping People Succeed
is still accepting entries for its 2020 calendar. Deadline has been extended to July 1.
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A Musical Sendoff for Jacob Craig
(Don't Worry. He's Coming Back.)
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It’s been only six and a half years since Jacob Craig came to town to take over as Director of Music and Arts at First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach, but in that time he’s made a lifetime’s worth of impact on this community.
Over those years, I’ve had many chats and interviews with Craig and, hoarder that I am, was able to dig up some old notes. On Nov. 9, 2012, I wrote: “Keep an eye on three talented young men of music in Vero Beach, Ryan Kasten, Jason Hobratschk, and now Jacob Craig, who was recently installed as music director at First Presbyterian Church on Royal Palm Boulevard. Each one has his separate musical responsibilities but I’ve been told that the triumvirate is mutually supportive and inspiring. I’m seeing collaboration in my crystal ball.” Kasten and Hobratschk, both still prominent voices in the Vero Beach music community, were the friends who convinced Craig to apply for the position.
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The collaboration has stretched far beyond the “triumvirate” to include almost any opportunity for Craig to share a stage or a piano bench around the county. One of those opportunities was founding the Vero Beach Pipes and Drums, where he is Pipe Major and an instructor. Drum Major John Thompson said, “If Jacob put his mind to it, he could very well be a world champion piper … he is that good.” The organization plans a new program for the next school year, a Juvenile Pipe Band, with Craig working with 4th and 5th graders at Beachland Elementary school. Thompson said, “These kids will be getting free lessons and musical equipment in both pipes and percussion. Jacob loves the community here in Vero and we as a band will do what ever it takes to expand the culture of our Vero Beach.”
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Jerry Garrett, chairman of the Worship, Music, and Arts committee at First Presbyterian Church that made the decision to hire Craig, said on June 9, at 4 p.m., the sanctuary will be the stage for "A Celebration Concert - An Oxford Ovation" for Craig “as he heads off to Oxford to finish his Doctoral Degree.” He added, “Jacob's talents have brought so much to the First Presbyterian Church music program. Our Chancel Choir has grown and the music they perform is more difficult than ever before. He has started a Youth String Orchestra, the first in Vero Beach to be part of our normal Sunday worship.” Garrett’s wife, Judy, sings in the church choir and added, “We are so blessed to have Jacob as our Director Music and Arts. He not only fills our church with his beautiful music but also fills our hearts with his kind, gentle, and loving spirit.” Craig recently took the Youth String Orchestra to a national competition in Orlando and brought home a Superior rating and First Place overall award.
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Craig is also the director of the Silver Tones Community Chorus and has developed a choir at ACTS of Indian River Estates. One of the choristers at IRE, Connie Herr, said, “Two years ago I approached him about conducting a chorus of residents at Indian River Estates(IRE), thinking that I would have a hard sell. ‘Can’t think of anything I’d enjoy more,’ was his initial response.” And then there are the hugs. Herr added, “Of course music is his prime talent, but what about his knowledge of art, his compassion for people and most of all HIS HUGS?”
There’s no denying that he, his church family, and the Vero Beach community were a match that was destined to be. Craig, a 2019 recipient of a Laurel Award presented by the Cultural Council of Indian River County, is in the final stages of his pursuit of a personal dream. “I will be going to Oxford University to complete the class portion of my doctoral studies through the Graduate Theological Foundation. … After these courses are accredited, the Graduate Theological Foundation will issue a diploma.” Craig will be in class at Oxford for two weeks this summer. He said, “I am so fortunate to be in a place where I can learn how to be better every day, and being able to study formally allows for enormous upgrades in my skill set and the development of expertise so that I can better serve this community.”
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The 4 p.m. concert June 9 is open to all and free. A love offering will be taken to defray expenses. Performing at the concert will be: First Presbyterian Chancel Choir, Bell Choir, and String Orchestra; ACTS Chorus of Indian River Estates; and Vero Beach Pipes and Drums. Garrett said, “Music will include God Bless America, You Make Me Feel So Young, Sunshine On My Shoulders, Reverberations, Fairest Lord Jesus, Serenade for Strings, Highland Cathedral, Itchy Fingers Set, and Amazing Grace.”
Garrett said, “Jacob is always exploring and developing new programs. But one of his greatest qualities is his love for people. He knows that he would not be who he is or what he has accomplished if it weren't for all the love and support from the people in his life. Through Jacob's love of music, a musical ministry to worship God is stronger than ever.”
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Photos, from top: Jacob Craig then; Jacob Craig now;
FPC Strings 2019 - Left to right, top row: Sam Bormett, Diego Giraldo, Shane Savage, Zach Hessler, Graham Frankenburger, Leif Clark, Alex Harrison, Ella Tierney, Kayla Dancy, Cody Lanier, Thomas Miller, Andrew Miller, Evan Robinet, Jariel Evaristo, Samantha Kmetz, Leena Alkayaly. Kneeling: Grace Dooley, Becca Harrison, Juliana George, Devin Stanley, Amanda Armas, Marianna Forero, Kayleen Diaz, Grace Olsson, Jacob Craig;
Jacob Craig with competition trophy; Vero Beach Pipe and Drums.
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In the space of one week, Jureit Musicales will bring three outstanding performances to its Sewall’s Point audiences. Thursday, June 6 at 7 p.m., violinist Brooke Gunter will perform her senior recital before heading off to Meadowmount School of Music for the summer. She’ll then go on to Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh in the fall. With her in this recital will be her brother, Brandon, cello; her sister, Ava, violin; and pianist Dr. Marie Jureit-Beamish.
They will perform works by Johann Sebastian Bach and Cesar Franck, and virtuoso showpieces by Fritz Kreisler.
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Sunday, June 9 at 3 p.m., Mexican-born composer Samuel Zyman will be in the house as the audience is treated to performers showcasing his works for flute. Zyman is a long-time faculty member at the Juilliard School in New York. Jureit-Beamish said, “Since 1993, Zyman has contributed ten works to the flute repertoire, and through them, one can hear his development as a composer.”
Mexican flutist Jonathan Borja, a frequent guest for the Musicales, has worked closely with Zyman and for this concert and will be joined by pianist Lindsay Garritson, her sister, cellist Ashley Garritson, and flutist Jureit-Beamish.
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Jureit-Beamish said, “Filled with jazzy harmonies, heart-warming melodies, and Latin rhythmic vitality, these works encompass Zyman’s musical style and are certain to captivate Treasure Coast audiences as they have the world over.” On the program: First Sonata for flute and piano (1994), the Fantasia Mexicana for two flutes and piano (2004), the Sonata No. 2 for flute and piano (2016), and the Suite de La Mancha for flute, cello, and piano (2016).
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Just added for June 10, 7 p.m., is a program by concert pianist Lindsay Garrison, “From France to Australia: Poetry and Fire! An evening of musical poetry and virtuosity.” The program will include music by Chopin, Granados, and Carl Vine.
For information about attending a Jureit Musicale, contact Jureit-Beamish at 772-781-2046 or email
mjureit@comcast.net
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Listen to Jonathan and Lindsay playing Zyman’s Sonata No. 2
Photos, from top:
Samuel Zyman;
Violinist Brooke Gunter;
Samuel Zyman;
Samuel Zyman,
Jonathan Borja;
cellist Ashley Garritson and pianist Lindsay Garritson with their mother, Marie Jureit-Beamish; flutist Jonathan Borja and pianist Lindsay Garritson.
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Norman Van Aken at Vero Beach Wine & Food Festival
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In a few days, you'll see festivities happening in all corners of Vero Beach as the Vero Beach Wine & Film Festival takes over the town. It's the fourth year for this very busy event and it's had rave reviews from filmmakers, according to founder Jerusha Stewart.
The only thing famed Miami chef Norman Van Aken knew about Vero Beach before he agreed to take part in the Vero Beach Wine & Film Festival was that “it is a nice place in Florida, so I wanted to check it out.” He’ll have the perfect chance to do just that when he arrives for the opening event of VBWFF, a “culinary soirée” June 6.
The evening combines culinary with cinematic for a presentation by Devour! at the
Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel and Spa
. Event organizer Chef Michael Howell invited Van Aken; Chef Winston Guerrero - Cobalt, Vero Beach; Chef Clayton Charles Carnes - Choyo Soy Cocina , West Palm Beach; and Chef Malka Espinel - Timo, Miami, to participate. The idea behind the evening is for each of the celebrity chefs to be inspired be a short film.
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When Van Aken learned that someone he knew, Renée Frigo, would have a film at the festival, he was in. He said, “Filmmaker Renée Frigo is a person I’ve known for years. I knew she was an ardent supporter of my dear friend (brother) Charlie Trotter’s work. Then I learned of her film, which she shared with me. Having been such a part of Charlie’s life a film was not necessary for me to want to come and support her film in and of itself. But it certainly adds another dimension that is quite special. As is she.”
Back in the early days of Cuban-American and fusion cuisine and innovative chefs in 1990s Miami, Van Aken, Allen Susser, Mark Militello, and Douglas Rodriguez ruled the dining world. Van Aken recalled, “It was a very interesting time when it seemed the four of us, (and occasionally one or more others) were in magazine and newspaper articles which spoke of the type of cuisine we each were celebrating in our various restaurants. At one point I suggest we all join in and write a cookbook together. … The name of the corporate entity was ‘The Mango Gang.’ No one could have imagined the name would follow us for these many years. We have all gone our individual ways, but some mythic stories remain. The book never got written. But I have now written seven.”
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One of Van Aken’s latest ventures is in Time Out Market Miami, a 20,000 square foot food hall recently opened on Miami Beach. He said,
“The original one opened in Lisbon about three years ago. More are opening around the world. … I am one of the three “Signature Chefs” at Time Out Market Miami. We will have two venues there. “K’West”…. showcasing my love of the food of Key West… and ‘Beach Pie’ my pizza concept the directors of TOMM asked me to create.”
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Van Aken now shares his expertise through a cooking school, In the Kitchen with Norman Van Aken, in the Wynnewood Arcade, Miami. His website,
www.normanvanaken.com
, has information on the school and a lot more.
The VBWFF’s calendar is stuffed with wine tastings, screenings, and premier events at several Vero Beach venues. For the first time, the South Yuba River Citizens League’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival will be part of the Vero Beach programming. Each year, SYRCL programmers “curate the best in environmental documentaries, shorts, and adventure films for our flagship festival in Nevada City, California.” Details of all the events offered June 6-9 and the passes available are on the website,
VBWFF.com
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Photos, from top: Chef Norman Van Aken
; Chef Michael Howell;
Chef Winston Guerrero
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Port St. Lucie Musician Aubrey Flink
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Aubrey Flink, a Port St. Lucie graduate of Olivet Private School, with dual enrollment at Indian River State College, is on her way to fulfilling her dream, with some help from local organizations that fund scholarship programs each year. Flink is attending Stetson University for a Bachelor’s Degree in Music with an Outside Field in Business Administration, she said.
Her principal instrument is piano but Flink has played cello with the Treasure Coast Youth Symphony. “Eventually, at Stetson, I plan to join the university orchestra for fall of 2019,” she said. Her piano studies began with Maribel Soriano at Little Prodigy School of Music. Then it was on to Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Preparatory Department with Marcio Bezzera. Approaching her final year in high school, Flink began her ongoing studies with Marie Jureit-Beamish. At Stetson she studies with Sean Kennard.
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Helping pay for her undergraduate years of college is an impressive list of scholarships Flink has been awarded: Treasure Coast Music Teachers Association Honors Recital Senior Scholarship, Treasure Coast Youth Symphony Merit Award, Adrian M. Sample Scholarship, Chester C. Wynne Memorial Scholarship, Bright Futures Medallion Scholarship, Duckwitz Talent Scholarship, and other merit scholarship awards.
As a high school senior, Flink applied to and was accepted by seven universities. Then came the auditions, all successful, with a bonus, she said. “Through the auditions, I met a lot of inspiring professors along the way … .”
Flink is grateful to the teachers who have brought her to this point in her life. “Mrs. Maribel Soriano … gave me the opportunities to participate in a variety of performances around the area, … which helped me immensely with confidence in performing and competing as a musician. Dr. Marcio Bezzera … helped me to progress to the next level, which helped me compete in my first two concerto competitions.
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As a teacher and mentor, (Jureit-Beamish) has helped me progress to a point I thought I would not be able to achieve. Every time I leave our lessons, I feel greatly inspired, thoroughly educated, and ready to practice with new motivation.” And Mr. Kennard has helped her to look at the music in a new way, she said.
Flink has some favorite composers and music she’d choose if asked to build a concert program. “I would include my most favorite pieces not restricted to just piano compositions. However, that would be tough, because I have so many favorites.
Violin Partita No.2 in D minor, BWV 1004: V. Chaccone
by Johann Sebastian Bach would start the program. Following that would be
String Quintet in C Major Op. 29, “Storm”
by Ludwig van Beethoven,
Aufforderung zum Tanze, Op.65
by Carl Maria von Weber, and
"Ständchen", D 889
by Franz Schubert. After intermission, would be
Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 14
by Felix Mendelssohn
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and then, finally,
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23
by Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky. Although the Tchaikovsky concerto is among the more well-known piano concertos, it holds a special place in my heart.”
Flink is on Facebook but does not have a website. She can sometimes be heard playing in one of Martin County’s Jureit Musicales, seen in photo.
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Treasure Coast Community Singers Scholarship Winners
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The three Treasure Coast Community Singers 2019 scholarship winners are all Martin County High School graduates.
Daniel Bentz will be attending Berklee College of Music where he will be pursuing Jazz Studies, play the saxophone, as well as study Mandarin Chinese.
Nevin Jeacoma will be attending the University of North Florida where he will continue to sing and study music.
Charlotte Strohl will be attending the University of Miami, Frost School of Music where she will concentrate on flute performance.
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ROAD TRIP! Mount Dora, Part 1
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An old high school buddy emailed recently to tell me about a day trip she and her sister, visiting from Arizona, were planning. They had booked a Mimosa Brunch excursion on the Colebrookdale Railroad. A post-excursion review this week gave it an enthusiastic thumbs up.
Since I've restricted Arts Blast Road Trip segments to Florida, I'm not suggesting readers head for Pennsylvania to take a train ride. I know there are a few Pennsylvania and New Jersey Arts Blast readers, so if you happen to be up that way, here's the link:
www.colebrookdalerailroad.com
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I had heard about a train excursion in Mt. Dora, a perennial favorite destination for Floridians, so I put it out to Facebook friends and they came up with some reviews and recommendations.
The train: Nadine Winter said, "
I’ve taken the train between Tavares and Mt. Dora, and it was a fine ride, but nothing to rave about." She's wondering if the weekend brunch trips and special events might make for a better train ride experience. I'm guessing Jill McDermott's experience was a special event ride when her son was younger. She said, "Well, kind of. It was during a 'Day Out With Thomas the Tank Engine' event."
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Katherine Bauman ventured aboard for the Halloween train ride, "
and it was fun, but as mentioned above nothing to rave about." A walking tour on that same visit did get a positive review, but a Christmas visit rang the bell for Bauman. "I went to Mount Dora before Christmas one year and it was great! Decorations were beautiful. All the shops were decked out. Definitely puts you in the holiday spirit!"
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Water tours were the big hit with the friends who responded.Kathy Edwards said the sunset cruise on Lake Dora was fabulous! "It was a large pontoon boat that seats about 20-25 people. We were out for an hour and saw some beautiful wildlife, including an eagle." Edwards suggests following the lead of some of the the others on that tour: bring your own snacks and liquids. "Refreshments consisted of buying a bottle of water!"
She combined the sunset cruise with a Christmas visit and had the best of both. "The sunset was spectacular but ... the best part for me was seeing the town all lit up (for Christmas). They do an amazing job of decorating." Bauman's party did the canal tour and she recommends it. She also provided a link for those considering a December visit,
http://www.mountdorachristmas.com/
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There's a big caveat about booking early, including accommodations. As you might imagine, Mt. Dora attracts crowds all year but especially in the holiday season. There's the Polar Express Train Ride, the annual self-driving Christmas Tour of Homes put on by the Women's Committee of Fine Arts, and even a Sunset Seaplane Tour. What a sight the Christmas lights must be from the air! Mt. Dora has lots to consider: arts, crafts, green markets, festivals, antiques, and natural beauty.
Find your favorite online.
Mt. Dora photos: visitmountdora.com
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On the Calendar - Indian River County
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June 6, 11 a.m. - A Quick Write and a Bite at Laura Riding Jackson Writing Center, Vero Beach.
June 6-9 - Vero Beach Wine & Film Festival, various venues and times.
Through Dec. 15 - Vero Beach Museum of Art presents Al Weiwei's
Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads: Gold
in the Stark Rotunda.
Through Sept. 29 -
Astronomy Photographer of the Year is
in the Holmes Gallery at Vero Beach Museum of Art.
June 6, 1:30 p.m. - Classic Films with a Twist at North IRC Library, Sebastian.
June 7, 5-8 p.m. - First Friday Gallery Stroll, Galleries of Downtown Vero Beach, 14th Avenue.
June 7, 7 p.m. - Psalms and Songs by the Treasure Coast Wind Ensemble at VBHS Performing Arts Center.
June 8, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. - Sunset Saturday Night on Ocean Drive, Vero Beach. Music by Cinda & The Studio Guys.
June 8, 7 p.m. - Israel Scouts Friendship Caravan 2019 at Temple Beth Shalom, Vero Beach.
June 9, 4 p.m. - Doctoral Sabbatical Sendoff Concert for Jacob Craig at First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach. Free, with a goodwill offering.
June 10-14, 9 a.m. - noon - Write in the Middle creative writing camp for 6-8th graders. Registration required.
June 11, 5:30 p.m. - Cultural Council of Indian River County’s Art of Networking at The Patio Seafood Tavern, 1103 21st St., Vero Beach RSVP 772-770-4857.
Through June 11 - Vero Beach Art Club members’ work is displayed at the Main Indian River County Library.
Until June 11 - McKee Botanical Garden will accept entries in the 15th annual Waterlily Photo Contest. Participants may submit one photo in each of three style categories: Color, Black and White, and Manipulated. A Youth category is available for ages 17 and under.
June 15, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. - 15th Annual Waterlily Celebration at McKee Botanical Garden. $10 Adults, $9 Seniors, $5 Children (ages 3-12). McKee members and children under 3 are free. For more information, call 772-794-0601.
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June 27 - The National Theater LIVE: "Small Island” at Majestic 11 in Vero Beach.
July 21, 4 p.m. - Joie de Vivre with Andrew Galuska, Jill Truax, and Rachel Carter in the Grace Chapel at Community Church of Vero Beach. Piano Duets and Vocal selections by Faure, Poulenc, and Schubert. $10 for adults and $5 for students.
Through July 29th - Artworks by members of the Cultural Council of Indian River County will be on view through July 29th at the Indian River County Administration Buildings A and B during normal office hours, 1801 27th Street, Vero Beach. 772-770-4857.
Through July 31 - The Cultural Council of IRC Artist Registry members exhibit works depicting "Spring" at the IRC Intergenerational Center.
Through Aug. 8 - Jemal Hayes’ art is at Indian River County Courthouse.
Through Sept. 29 -
Astronomy Photographer of the Year is
in the Holmes Gallery at Vero Beach Museum of Art.
Through Dec. 15 - Vero Beach Museum of Art presents Al Weiwei's
Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads: Gold
in the Stark Rotunda.
Through SUMMER - The spring gallery artists showing in The Galleries at First Pres at First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach, 520 Royal Palm Blvd. will continue through the summer. The artists for this quarter are Paul Williams with watercolor scenes, Pamela Schwartz with acrylics, and Jean Archibald with watercolors.
NOTE NEW DEADLINE: Helping People Succeed shares a Call to Artists for the 2020 Art For Living Calendar. The Call is open to artists in Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee Counties. Deadline: July 1, 2019
Last Saturday of each month is free admission day at Vero Beach Museum of Art.
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On the Calendar - Martin County
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June 6, 7 p.m. - Graduation Concert: Brooke Gunter, violin, with pianist Dr. Marie Jureit-Beamish and her brother Brandon, cello, and sister Ava, violin. Seating is limited. To reserve a spot: 772-781-2046;
mjureit@comcast.net
June 8, 2 - 3:30p.m. - At the Cummings Library community room, 15200 SW Adams Ave., Indiantown: Pianist Brandon Glick, violinist Ava Gunter, and cellist Brandon Gunter play music by Faure, Hayes, more. Free, but seating is limited. (772) 288-2551
palm@martin.fl.us
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June 8, 2:30 p.m. - At the Elisabeth Lahti Library community room, Treasure Coast Astronomical Society: Universe of Stories. (772) 597-4200
indian@martin.fl.us
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June 9, 3 p.m. - Celebration Concert of one of the Greatest Living Mexican Composers—Samuel Zyman. In preparation for a recording this summer, flutist Jonathan Borja, pianist Lindsay Garritson, cellist Ashley Garritson, and flutist Marie Jureit-Beamish preview the music for the CD. Composer Samuel Zyman will join us for this very special concert. Seating is limited. To reserve a spot: 772-781-2046;
mjureit@comcast.net
June 10, 7 p.m. - Pianist Lindsay Garritson in an evening of musical poetry and virtuosity. Seating is limited. To reserve a spot: 772-781-2046;
mjureit@comcast.net
June 11: Sunset Concerts in the Gallery - Stuart School of Music, with Cindy Kessler. At the Court House Cultural Center, Stuart.
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Through June 30 - Elliot Museum's “Art From the Vault” in the Changing Exhibitions Gallery. 50+ paintings & sculptures from the Elliott’s permanent collection.
July 21-23 - Auditions for Beauty & the Beast at the
Barn Theatre
in Stuart. Show dates are Sept. 19-Oct. 6.
Through July 28 - Between the Tides - Original Artwork by Ron Garrett at the Elliott Museum on Hutcheson Island, Stuart.
Groundfloor Farm is closed for the summer and has been purchased by CoLab Farms in Indiantown.
NOTE: Blake Library Monday late nights are now on Tuesday nights.
ELLIOTT MUSEUM’s Autogeek’s Cars & Coffee is on hiatus. Call for updates.
Dates vary, 10 a.m. - The Mansion at Tuckahoe in Indian RiverSide Park tours in Indian Riverside Park, 1707 NE Indian River Dr., Jensen Beach.
Check the
martinarts.org
calendar for many art classes and workshops offered by local artists
NEW DEADLINE - Monday, July 1.
Helping People Succeed shares a Call to Artists for the 2020 Art For Living Calendar. The Call is open to artists in Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee Counties. Deadline: July 1
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On the Calendar - St. Lucie County
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June 4, 11, 18, 25 - 7 p.m. - Jazz Jam at Sunrise Theatre with Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society. Cover charge.
June 2-4, 7-9 p.m. - Auditions for Squabbles at Treasure Coast Theatre, 10175 S. US Hwy 1, Port St. Lucie. 772-418-2439. Registration begins at 6:30.
June 7, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Backus Bingo at Pelican Yacht Club. Reservations required, space is limited. 772-465-0630.
June 8, 6 p.m. - St. Lucie Dance Theatre Presents: Dancing Through the Ages at Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce.
June 8, 8:30 p.m. - Comedy Corner with Erik Myers & Sara Geimer Live @ the Black Box, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce.
June 9-11, 7-9 p.m. - Auditions for August: Osage County at Treasure Coast Theatre, 10175 S. US Hwy 1, Port St. Lucie. 772-418-2439. Registration begins at 6:30.
June 9, 4:30 p.m. - True Crew Dance Company presents: A Day with the Crew 2019, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce.
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Through June 21 - Through the Eye of the Camera competition/exhibition at Backus Museum 7 Gallery, Fort Pierce. Vote for your favorite until June 21.
Through June 16, times vary - Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queens at Treasure Coast Theatre, 10175 S. Federal Hwy., Port St. Lucie, in Beall’s Shopping Plaza.
treasurecoasttheatre.com
Through summer - Indian River State College’s McAlpin Theatre will be closed for renovations. Oct. 1 is the anticipated reopening date.
UPDATE: THE DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JULY 1. Helping People Succeed shares a Call to Artists for the 2020 Art For Living Calendar. The Call is open to artists in Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee Counties.
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On the Calendar - No. Palm Beach County
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June 9, 7:30 p.m. - Ballet Palm Beach Academy Presents Student Showcase at Kravis Center rinker Playhouse.
Through June 29 - Building Paradise: Adison Mizner’s Legacy at the Richard and Pat Johnson
Palm Beach County History Museum
, 300 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach.
Through June 30, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Twisted: Patrick Dougherty Entwined - Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 NorthMilitary Trail, WPB
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June 3 - Aug. 10 - Window on the World Original Art and Picture Books by National Award Winners at Lighthouse Arts, Tequesta.
Through Oct. 12 - Seven Solos Exhibition at Cornell Art Museum at
Old School Square
, Delray Beach.
Third Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. - At Lighthouse Art Center in Tequesta. Free to members, $5 at door for nonmembers. Wine, hors d’oeuvres.
At
Mounts Botanical Garden
, 531 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach - Cutting Corners: A Stickwork Exhibit, created from 30,000 pounds of willow during a three-week “community build.”
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On the Calendar - Brevard County
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June 5, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - June 6, 2019 @ 6:30 pm -
Melbourne Municipal Band
presents A Musical Artist’s Palette Concert. at Melbourne Auditorium, 625 Hibiscus Blvd.
There is no charge for the concert and tickets are not required.
June 7- 16 - Rent is at Henegar Center in Melbourne. 625 E. New Haven Ave. 321-723-8698.
Henegar.org
. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
June 8 - October 19 - Foosaner Art Museum presents Clyde Butcher: Florida’s Photographer, 1463 Highland Avenue, Melbourne.
FoosanerArtMuseum.org
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Through June 8 - Heather Nagy art at sbg fine arts gallery in Melbourne.
June 12-13, 6;30 p.m. - Melbourne Community Orchestra presents MCO Tours the USA Concert at Melbourne Auditorium.
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June 15 - Classic Albums Live - Led Zeppelin: 1 at King Center, Melbourne.
June 14-23 - Robin Hood Fractured at
Surfside Play
house,
301 Ramp Road in Cocoa Beach, at the northwest corner of Brevard Avenue and Ramp Road.
May 25-Aug. 24 - Forced to Flee: Art Quilts by Studio Art Quilt Associates. At Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts at FIT, 150 West University Boulevard, Melbourne.
http://textiles.fit.edu/
Through June 30 - Hedda Gabler with a twist in Jon Robin Baitz’s adaptation is at Melbourne Civic Theatre. Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm |Sunday Matinees at 2pm | Saturday June 15 – 2pm Matinee only.
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On the Calendar - Beyond the Treasure Coast
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June 11-14 - Colossal Carillon Concerts with the Guild of Carillonneurs of North America’s annual conference at Bok Tower Gardens. Each day of the conference will feature special concerts and musical exams played on the Singing Tower. Conference program will be posted to the website with complete concert times and listings.
June 16 - Free admission for Dads at Bok Tower Gardens.
June 16 - Free admission to the
Henry B. Plant Museum
in honor of Father’s Day, 401 W. Kennedy Boulevard Tampa
June 18, 25; July 9, 15, 23 - Tuesday Family Tours at the
Morse Museum
in Winter Park. Tuesday program is in support of the Museum’s major new exhibition,
Earth into Art—The Flowering of American Art Pottery
(October 16, 2018–September 27, 2020)
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Reservations required.
June 21, 28; July 12, 19, 26 - Friday Family Films at
Morse Museum
, Winter Park. 90-minute programs that explore the reoccurring themes in Louis Comfort Tiffany’s art and design, will include a short film, a tour of selected
galleries, and a hands-on art project. Reservations required.
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June 22, 5-7 p.m. - Mickey & the Moon Child Trio on the Terrace at Bok Tower Gardens. Free admission.
June 24-28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. - Youth Summer Music and Culture Camp for students in grades 3 through 12 at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. Campers will learn to play traditional Japanese instruments from professional musicians, experience Japanese culture, and participate in fun craft activities.
June 24-28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. - Youth Summer Music and Culture Camp for students in grades 3 through 12 at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. Campers will learn to play traditional Japanese instruments from professional musicians, experience Japanese culture, and participate in fun craft activities.
Through July 20 - At the
Henry B. Plant Museum
- Dirty Laundry: True Tales of Women Workers at the Tampa Bay Hotel.
First Friday Jan.-Nov. - Free admission at Henry B. Plant Museum 5-7 p.m. A docent-led tour begins at 5:15. Matt Weihmuller’s Jazz Trio.
June 22, 5-7 p.m. - Mickey & the Moon Child Trio on the Terrace at Bok Tower Gardens. Free admission.
June 24-28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. - Youth Summer Music and Culture Camp for students in grades 3 through 12 at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. Campers will learn to play traditional Japanese instruments from professional musicians, experience Japanese culture, and participate in fun craft activities.
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Ft. Pierce Jazz & Blues Society
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Atlantic Classical Orchestra
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The Galleries at First Pres
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Center for Spiritual Care
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The Stuart School of Music
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Vero Beach Choral Society
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Treasure Coast Community Singers
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Treasure Coast Jazz Society
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