Volume I No. 52 |December 17, 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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As you're reading this issue of Arts Blast
, I'm off on Christmas holiday. No, not skiing in New England or cruising the Caribbean, but picking up my Christmas gift to myself, a new shoulder. It was delivered to Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital by Dr. George Nichols and will enjoy its first Christmas sitting by a faux fireplace, relaxing in a comfy recliner, being pampered this week before the hard work starts after Christmas.
While I'm working on getting back up to speed by the end of the year, I'll have time to reflect on this first year of Arts Blast and think about what I want the second year to be. If you have ideas or suggestions, send them along. I know I'll make some changes to advertising options, maybe add a feature or two. And I'm determined to master Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, and all those other social media platforms that help get the word out.
This will be a busy couple of weeks!
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The Mistletones on Tour
A Mural Tour in Melbourne
America's Amazon at the Lyric
🌲🌲From the Arts Blast HolidayCalendar🌲❄️🌲
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At The Emerson Center, Vero Beach Dec. 27
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🌲🌲From the Arts Holiday Blast Calendar🌲❄️🌲
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Indian River County
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Dec. 19- 11 a.m. - Advent Poetry and Organ Series at Community Church of Vero Beach. Goodwill offering.
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Dec. 21, 4-8 p.m. -
Cowboy Christmas at LaPorte Farms
, 7700 129th St., Sebastian. Over 100,000 twinkling lights. Enjoy our critters, mechanical bull, pony rides, hay rides, face painting, italian ice, great food & Home Depot workshop. Letters to Santa. Get a picture taken with Santa. Santa arrives on horseback at 6pm. Handicap parking available. Admission: $1 Donation.
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Dec. 29, 2 p.m. - Nutcracker for All, a special performance by
Ballet Vero Beach
at VBHS PAC. Get information online.
❄️Through Jan. 2 - Trail of Christmas Trees at LaPorte Farms, 7700 129th St, Sebastian
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St. Lucie County
❄️Dec. 20, 5-8 p.m. - Art Walk in Downtown Fort Pierce. Art Galleries and shops host open houses & local artists meet and greet. Art demos, refreshments. Free Art Walk maps are available at Downtown Galleries & Shops. Art Walk Map is published on the Art Walk - Historic Downtown Fort Pierce Facebook page a few days prior to Art Walk event.
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Dec. 20-21 - Heathcote’s Garden of Lights at Heathcote Botanical Gardens
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Dec. 22, 3 p.m. - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical at Sunrise Theatre.
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Through Dec. 31, 6-9 p.m. - Winter Wonderland Light Show at PSL Community Center, 2195 SE Airoso Blvd, PSL.
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Beyond the Treasure Coast
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Dec. 19 - Holiday Tea with Mina Edison and Clara Ford at Edison and Ford Winter Estates.`Join Mrs. Edison and Mrs. Ford for a special Holiday Tea in the Edison Caretaker’s House. Mina and Clara will talk about their favorite holiday traditions and tea, lemonade and cookies will be served. After the tea, visitors may stroll the beautifully decorated grounds of the Edison and Ford families.
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Dec. 19, 6-8 p.m. - Lake Wales History Museum’s Holiday Party and Dedication of the 1985 Lake Wales Fire Truck. Free to the public but please bring a gift or non-perishable food items for the Lake Wales Care Center.
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Dec. 20, 4 p.m. - Lake Wales Live!, 290 Cypress Gardens Lane. Classic holiday music in the park across from Lake Wales Public Library. Free to the public.
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Dec. 20-21 - John Ringling’s Circus Nutcracker - Sarasota Ballet at Van Wezel.
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Dec. 21-22 - Sounds of Christmas at Venice Theatre
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Through Dec. 21 - A Christmas Carol at Venice Theatre, Venice
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Dec. 22 - The TEN Tenors - Home for the Holidays at Van Wezel
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Dec. 23 - A Christmas Carol at Van Wezel, Sarasota
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Dec. 28 - Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker at Van Wezel
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Saturdays through Dec. 29 - Deck the Halls: A Holly Jolly Holiday at Florida Studio Theatre, Sarasota
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Through Dec. 30- Children’s Tree Trail at Edison and Ford Winter Estates.
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Okeechobee County
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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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Martin County
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Dec. 21, 2 p.m. - Movies@Your Library: The Nutcracker and the Four Realms at Cummings Library.
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Dec. 22, 2 p.m. - Award-winning Films with David Opasik at Blake Library: It’s a Wonderful Life.
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Brevard County
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Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. - Rhythm of the Yuletide Dance at King Center.
❄️Dec. 20, 6-10:00 p.m. - Cocoa Beach Main Street Friday Fest
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Dec. 20-22 - Galmont Ballet’s Nutcracker at Cocoa Village Playhouse.
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Through Dec. 22 - It’s a Wonderful Life, The New Musical - Rated G - at The Henegar Center, Melbourne.
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Through Dec. 22 - ELF, The Musical at Titusville Playhouse.
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Dec. 23, 7 p.m. - Aladdin Film Series: It’s a Wonderful Life at Cocoa Village Playhouse.
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Through Dec. 24 - Making Spirits Bright at Melbourne Civic Theatre.
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Through Jan. 6 - Seasonal Whimsy exhibit at Strawbridge Art League and Gallery, 819-2 Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne.
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Through Jan. 6 - Designers’ Holiday Craft Show at 5th Avenue Art Gallery, Melbourne.
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Palm Beach County
🔔Dec. 19-23 - Holiday Evening Tours at Flagler Museum, Palm Beach.
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Dec. 23 - A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage at Kravis Center, WPB
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Dec. 27-29 - George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker at Kravis Center.
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Laundry Day - Linda Relis
opening at The Galleries at First Pres Jan. 26
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The Garden Club of Indian River County's Centennial Ornament is still available
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When You Need a Little Christmas,
Call the Mistletones!
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From the Mistletones:
For the 8th year, the singing Mistletones plan a holiday repertoire, then take it on the road. Most of the performers are elite members of the Indian River Charter High School’s Performing Arts Department. This is a volunteer project, done as a labor of love.
... “It is so nice to see the smiles on their faces,” said Michala Callahan, (a Mistletone for the last four years.) While Michala heads off to college in 2020, she hopes to still be a part of the Mistletones during her holiday break next year.
Another Mistletones’ veteran and high school senior is
Jessica Griffin
. “It is so heartwarming to know we are touching the lives of our audiences. Although many are in wheelchairs, we love to see them sway to the music and sing along with the holiday favorites,” said Jessica.
Alison Niederpruem
is a new member of the Mistletones. Alison has a star-studded resume of great local performances at Riverside Theatre and the Charter High School. In early 2020, she will play Guinevere in an upcoming production of Camelot. Alison commented, “It is so much fun to join my friends in this community service project! ..."
Angelina Dubois
is also a returning member and is a sophomore at IRCHS. Angelina said, “...This year, we are adding songs we recently performed at a competition. ... We are so happy to meet the residents and just take time to talk. ...”
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Lily Jaramillo has been involved with the group since its inception. She also continues a project she adopted the year of the Sandy Hook attack, delivering 26 holiday baskets to Veterans in memory of the children and teachers that lost their lives that day. “It’s a pay-it-forward project I promised myself I would continue, always. ..."
Rounding out this year’s Mistletones cast is Charlotte Nafe, a veteran Riverside Children’s Theatre performer. Also a Sophomore at Charter, she brings tremendous talent to the group and is delighted to be a part of it. “... We spend our holidays focused on what we can do for others and that is truly the spirit of the season.”
If you know of a group that would benefit from an appearance by the Mistletones, call their producer, Sally Dillon at 772-778-2832.
Photos: Back, L to R: Michala Callahan, Lily Jaramillo, Alison Niederpruem; Front L to R: Jessica Griffin and Charlotte Nafe.
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From Vero Beach Opera:
GREAT NEWS!!!
"We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby!”
Few communities our size offer such a broad selection of cultural arts, and people are surprised to learn that there is an opera company here which offers professional performances by world-class opera stars.
One year ago, VBO kicked off our
$300,000 Endowment Challenge
to benefit our
VBO Endowment Fund
established by Tommy and Simonetta Steyer in 2015 through the Indian River Community Foundation. This year we have raised over $111,000 for our Endowment in an ongoing effort to support the long-term sustainability of VBO. It will enable us to continue to bring outstanding Opera productions to our community along with a wide array of Concerts and Vocal Competitions for many years to come. This source of income will further sustain and help VBO grow not only with a stronger presence as a regional opera company but also with national and international reach.
The
Great News
is that just this week Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Steyer have “gifted” VBO with additional funds for the Endowment – a
$50,000 Challenge
- and a
Legacy “gift!”
It is Mr. Steyer’s intention that his gift of $50,000 be an incentive for others to donate to the Endowment Fund with at least $50,000 in pledges for gifts (either present or legacy) by June 15, 2020.
We strive to make a difference in our community, and your deeply appreciated support helps make all that we do possible. Please consider supporting us in achieving this ongoing worthwhile goal.
Now is a good time to do it since it is almost the end of the year! All donations are appreciated!
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Vero Beach Art Club - January 17, 18, 19 Vero Beach Museum of Art
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Sunday, December 22nd, 4pm-Blue Christmas Worship Service-a service of hope & healing
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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Eau Gallie Murals
When the great outdoors become a
Great Art Gallery!
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Chris Maslow, Community Wall 587 W Eau Gallie Blvd, facing east onto Guava Av, across from Salty Fox
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Michelle Tanguay, "Gravity," 617 W Eau Gallie Blvd, facing east towards Clevens Face and Body Specialists
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Chris Maslow, "Exploding Peacock," Hoven Real Estate, 457 Montreal Ave
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Ian Soden, Intracoastal Brewing Company, 652 W Eau Gallie Blvd, on east facing wall of brewery
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Danielle Henn, "The Patchwork Goddess of Diversity," Community Wall, Salty Fox, 602 W Eau Gallie Blvd, west facing wall on Guava
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December 21, 9 a.m. is the next
EGAD Guided Mural Tour, ticketed
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Tours begin at the Eau Gallie Public Library. Proceeds go to fund more murals.
Take a self-guided tour of the murals using the online map. Tap the icon for information on the mural title and artist and link to their social media.
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🌲❄️🌲 Downtown for the Holidays!
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Thank You
Arts Blast Sponsors
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The guided tour bus tickets have been sold out for days, but you can still see the lights on a self-guided tour. Crank up the car's AC, turn on your favorite Christmas music, and follow along with the help of
this Google map.
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Arts Blast
Friends and Supporters
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The Vero Beach Theatre Guild is looking for a few volunteers to join the Casting Team.
If you have a few hours every other month to volunteer your time, please reply to this email and let us know.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.
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Supporting Arts Councils Everywhere
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LIBRARIES
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IF YOU GO (ONLINE)
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Ft. Pierce Jazz & Blues Society
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Center for Spiritual Care
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Galleries of Historic Downtown Vero Beach Arts District
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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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