Volume 3 No. 36 |November 26, 2021 |
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Sharing our wealth of arts and culture. We're having an ARTS BLAST!
Promoting The Arts & Arts Councils Everywhere
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ARTS NEWS
& PROFILES
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FLORIDA'S
TREASURE COAST & BEYOND
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It's that time of year when I remind readers, wherever you are, to shop local, shop the arts, and shop with love. For Arts Blasters up north, out west, across the pond, or maybe even in space -- Lots of local arts groups, non-profits, and small businesses have online shops, so you don't have to be physically on the Treasure or Space Coast to support them!
NOTE: RIVERSIDE THEATRE IS CLOSED THIS WEEKEND - NO LIVE IN THE LOOP OR COMEDY ZONE EXPXERIENCE
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Arts Blast on the Air is more than an audible version of Willi Miller's Arts Blast, as you'll discover when you click on a show link. The weekly podcast and radio show offers interviews with people active in the arts locally, regionally, and nationally. The addition of an early-release downloadable podcast is an exciting step for Willi Miller's Arts Blast and it would not be possible without our great sponsors, Riverside Theatre and Ballet Vero Beach, collaborator Donna Roberts Mitchell, and tech guy, Jesse Kriske. Thanks for listening! CATCH THE PODCAST ONLINE. For information on advertising in Arts Blast on the Air, contact Donna.
THIS WEEK:
John Ryan - Vero Beach Art Village
Barbara Russell, Karen Vatland - Garden Club of Indian River County Ornament & Gardenfest!
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In This Issue - November 26, 2021
Memorial Walls Weekend at the Elliott
Soup Bowl Recap - Indian River Clay
Museum Store Sunday is This Weekend
Emmet Cahill and a Gnome for You
Okeechobee Music Fest Has a New Location
Vero Beach Art Club Decorates Trees for Riverside Kids
Miami Art Week on the Cheap
Patsy Cline at The Barn
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Over 50 Lots to choose from!
Do some holiday shopping and support Ballet Vero Beach's Education and Engagement Programs. Bid on trips, experiences, art, clothing, and more!
Through December 10 Only!
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Soup Bowl/Indian River Clay Update
From Renee Bireley, Samaritan Center:
29th Annual Soup Bowl “Empty Bowls- Full Hearts”
Over 1,000 handcrafted ceramic pottery bowls created by more than 60 local artists coordinated through Indian River Clay were purchased for a suggested donation of $15. ( Over 1,740 were produced at IRC for the event)
The Samaritan Center is in deep gratitude for a very successful event which saw an overall increase in sponsorships of 26 % from local businesses, foundations, places of worship, and individuals.
If you missed the event and are interested in purchasing a pottery bowl to support our mission in providing hope and guidance to homeless families in Indian River County, please visit Coffee House 1420, which will be displaying over 100 bowls.
The Heritage Center will have a handful of bowls or contact Renee or Katy at the Samaritan Center for a private showing. (772) 770-3039. Keep up to date with all things Soup Bowl on the Samaritan Center Soup Bowl Facebook page or our website
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Indian River Clay is having a Holiday Sale Dec. 4, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the studio, 1239 16th St., Vero Beach.
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At the Elliott Museum This Weekend
Vietnam & War on Terrorism Memorials
The Elliott Museum will be hosting the Vietnam & War on Terrorism Memorial Walls in partnership with the Reverence Motorcycle Association and Patriot Guard Riders. The exhibit will be on display from November 26-28 at the museum, 825 NE Ocean Blvd., on Hutchinson Island.
The Tribute Walls are a moving tribute dedicated to the fallen heroes of the Vietnam war, Iraq, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn, Afghanistan, Operation Freedom Sentinel, Operation Inherent Resolve, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Red Wings and all of the heroes who gave their lives since 9/11.
In addition to the display, the weekend will include memorial ceremonies, musical performances, and guest speakers. The Wall will be set up Saturday morning and the public is invited to view it.
On Saturday, Nov. 27, an opening ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. On Sunday, Nov. 28, a public viewing will begin at 9 a.m. with a closing ceremony scheduled for 1 p.m.
772-225-1961.
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From First Baptist Church of Vero Beach:
52nd annual presentation of Handel’s magnificent oratorio, “Messiah"
Participating will be First Baptist's church choirs and people from choirs all over the area including the Treasure Coast Chorale.
December 19 at 7:00 PM. Doors will open at 6:00 PM.
First Baptist Church of Vero Beach * 2206 16th Avenue * Vero Beach, FL 32960
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Central Florida Messiah Sing Along
December 4, 3 p.m. - Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Indialantic
Space Coast Symphony joins forces with the Indialantic Chamber Singers to present the 14th Annual Messiah Sing-Along.
First you'll enjoy the Indialantic Chamber Singers in a presentation of a few holiday favorites. Then enjoy the Messiah, the enduring Christmas oratorio by George Friedrich Handel, as a Sing-Along. All area singers are invited to participate. Accompaniment will be provided by members of the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra with featured soloists. The public is invited to sing or simply listen to the perennial Christmas favorite. Scores are provided to participating members.
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Emmet Cahill with SCSO
(and You Can Still Catch a Gnome)
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Space Coast Symphony Orchestra's Aaron Collins brings back "Ireland's most exciting young tenor," Emmet Cahill, to local audiences November 27 and 28.
November 27, 7 p.m. - Scott Center for the Performing Arts, Melbourne
November 28, 3 p.m. - The Emerson Center, Vero Beach
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Trees at the Annex!
The pandemic has made Riverside Theatre's annual Festival of Trees tradition impossible for two years but some community artists have stepped up to fill in the hole in our calendars.
One of them is Bobbie Matus, who won't be decorating her own Vero Beach home this Christmas. Once again, she had her tree decorating fun at the Vero Beach Club Annex & Gallery for the silent auction that will help raise funds for Riverside Children's Theatre.
The artificial trees are 7 1/2 feet tall, and ready for pickup after the auction. Matus said she works on the trees for nine months, beginning right after Christmas. "I have to come up with a theme every year, something that club members will be able to decorate and paint. With the help of a volunteer I search for designs related to the theme and do cut outs to hand out at club meetings. This year with the theme fantasy garden I was able to buy unfinished birdhouses to give out."
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Edison and Ford Winter Estates
Holiday Nights Opening Night
November 26, 6 p.m.
A special tree lighting ceremony to kick off the 46th annual Holiday Nights celebration! Guests can participate in the countdown with Dave Elias from NBC-2 when the historic Mysore Fig on the Ford property will be lit with thousands of animated lights choreographed to holiday music. Female vocalists The American Sirens will perform shortly after the tree lighting.
This year's theme is "Holidays Under the Stars" and will incorporate elements of nature and the outdoors. Holiday Nights will be open Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, but closed Christmas Day. Through January 2, guided Holiday Tradition Tours will be offered at 6 and 7 p.m. every night or visitors can meander at their own pace on a self-guided tour. Guided Inside-the-Homes tours will be offered on December 1, 8 and 15 at 6:30 p.m. for a special up-close look at the homes' decorated interiors.
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From the Henry B. Plant Museum in Tampa:
The 40th Annual Victorian Christmas Stroll is fast approaching! Experience the Stroll in a less crowded environment during our soft opening, November 20-30.
Always an event full of extravagance and grandeur, this year the Stroll is brimming with new wonders and favorites from years past. Don't miss: hundreds of antique ornaments, 40 vintage Santas in honor of 40 years of the Stroll, a larger than life size Victorian-style dress made of paper, and so much more!
Extended hours, refreshments and live music will be available beginning December 1. Stop by November 20-30 for a special sneak peek!
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Treasure Coast Community Singers offers upcoming holiday concerts at two locations in Martin County.
Dec. 4, at 3 p.m.- Trinity United Methodist Church, 2221 NE Savannah Rd, Jensen Beach
December 5 at 3p.m. - Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 1454 SW Mapp Rd, Palm City
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7th Annual “Garden of Lights” at Heathcote
Garden of Lights kicks off on Thanksgiving weekend, November 26th and 27th, and runs Fridays and Saturdays from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., through the end of December. Holiday hours are Wednesdays 12/22 & Thursday 12/23 and Wednesday 12/29 & Thursday 12/30. We are closed 12/24, 12/25, 12/31, and 1/1. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for members, $5 for children ages 6 – 12, and free for children under age 6. Advance tickets can be purchased online after November 1st at www.heathcotebotanicalgardens.com. The Gardens are located at 210 Savannah Road off Indian River Drive, in Fort Pierce.
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Dec 18, 3 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, Jensen Beach
Dec 19, 7 p.m. at St. Mary's Episcopal Church Ross Hall, Stuart
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Brevard Symphony Orchestra brings the Brevard Community Chorus and soprano Amy Cofield to the King Center Nov. 27 at 2 p.m. for Sounds of the Season. |
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is at Titusville Playhouse through December 19. |
Okeechobee Fest Moves
The UFO themed New Year’s Eve music festival originally scheduled to take place in Okeechobee next month is moving to a different location.
Countdown Campout is now being held in Orlando on Dec. 31, and there will no longer be any camping.
In a email to ticket holders and in an announcement on social media, festival promoters said that due to staffing and logistics issues the New Year’s Eve festival will be moving from the Sunshine Grove in Okeechobee to the Orlando Amphitheater. Those who had already bought tickets to the Okeechobee Countdown Campout will be upgraded to VIP for the Orlando Invasion, or offered a refund.
Refunds must be requested by Nov. 29.
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ART MIAMI 31 - NOV 30 - DEC 5
Miami Art Week hosts over 20 international art fairs, more than 1,200 galleries, thousands of art lovers, a digital art platform & art fair.
From the Miami Herald:
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Museum Store Sunday is Back
Shopping Small, Local, Artsy
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From the Vero Beach Museum of Arts Museum Store:
For the fifth consecutive year, more than 1,650 museum stores representing all 50 states and the District of Columbia, 24 countries, and five continents will offer inspired shopping at museums and cultural institutions during Museum Store Sunday. The Museum Store at the Vero Beach Museum of Art is thrilled to participate in this signature annual initiative and join museum stores worldwide by offering unique gifts for the holiday season—with all purchases supporting its parent institution.
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Shoppers can look forward to Museum Store Sunday as the global annual day to Be a Patron – and shop conscientiously and support museum stores and their missions worldwide. While there is only one Museum Store Sunday each year, everyone is encouraged to Be a Patron of museums and museum stores all year round.
For more information about the Vero Beach Museum of Art, please check the website www.vbmuseum.org. The VBMA Museum Store is open Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 4:30 pm, and Sunday 1 pm – 4 pm.
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Regionally:
Vero Beach Museum of Art
National Navy SEAL Museum
A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
Flagler Museum
Bok Tower Gardens
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Cornell Fine Arts Museum at Rollins College
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum of the Seminole Tribe of Florida
The website also lists museum stores with online shopping.
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Call Me Crazy ...
From The Barn Theatre:
Recapture the remarkable magic of Patsy Cline on the Barn Theatre stage through the sensational, melodic voice of Heather Simsay, a soprano with extensive professional and musical theater background, with an amazing vocal range, and a dynamic singing style.
“Always Patsy Cline” portrays Patsy's career and close personal friendship with Louise (played by veteran actor Sandi Hellstrom-Leonard). Both became lasting pen-pals until Patsy's tragic plane crash which took her life at the tender age of 30. But Patsy's music and her joyful friendship with Louise live on in this wonderful musical tribute to Patsy. And in the process, you'll get enjoy 27 smash hits, including Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, and Walkin' After Midnight.
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Help the Barn cover costs to improve and expand its outside lobby. Tickets are now on sale for only $30. Student discount rates are available. Performance dates are Dec. 10 at 8PM, Dec. 11 at 2PM & 8PM, and Dec 12 at 2PM. Call the Barn box office at 772-287-4884 or visit the Barn's website at www.barn-theatre.com. Happy Holidays.
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