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Volume 5 No. 21| June 16, 2023 | |
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McKee Botanical Garden is hosting its 18th Annual Waterlily Celebration on Saturday, June 17 from 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This annual event draws hundreds of McKee members, horticultural enthusiasts, photographers, artists, and visitors from all over the state. The event features waterlily repotting demonstrations, plant sales, and plein air artists creating original works of art throughout the Garden. The Garden will open early for this one-day event at 8:30 am to give visitors an opportunity to view the night-blooming waterlilies as well as the day-blooming. Learn about the important role these aquatic plants play in protecting our ecosystem.
This event also features the Annual Waterlily Photo Contest.
All photo entries had to be of waterlilies or lotus photographed at McKee Botanical Garden in 2022 or 2023 with a film or digital camera. Participants could submit one photo in each of three style categories: Color, Black and White, and Manipulated. A Youth category for aspiring photographers ages 17 and under was part of the contest.
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Judged by a panel of judges on Friday, June 16, all submissions will be on display in the Historic Hall of Giants during the 18th Annual Waterlily Celebration on June 17. Visitors will have an opportunity to cast their vote for the "People's Choice" award during this event.
The winning People’s Choice photo will be recognized along with the first, second and third place winners and an honorable mention winner in the adult categories. The youth division was not judged in individual categories but overall, first, second, and third place winners were chosen.
Admission: Adults $15, Seniors $13/Youth (13-17), Children (ages 2-12) $10. McKee members and children under 2 are free. For more information, call 772-794-0601.
McKee Botanical Garden is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to nurture and enhance a historic garden in a unique tropical setting for the education, enjoyment, and enrichment of all. McKee Botanical Garden is located at 350 US Highway 1 in Vero Beach.
Photos by JPR Images.
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Patriotic Music in Concert | |
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Put on your red, white and blue and get ready to wave the flag when the Space Coast Symphony Wind Orchestra presents its free patriotic concert, Spirit of America, showcasing our American heritage.
Conductor and artistic director Aaron T. Collins directs the wind orchestra in the Star Spangled Banner, God Bless the USA by Lee Greenwood, and other favorites that include America the Beautiful. Also on the program is David Holsinger’s thrilling and powerful work, To Tame the Perilous Skies, dedicated "not only to the exceptional men and women of the Tactical Air Command, but to the spirit of the modern military aviator." Among the many rousing patriotic numbers will be a salute to those who served in the United States Armed Forces; veterans will be asked to stand when their service song is played. Attendees to Spirit of America can also count on plentiful marches from The March King, John Philip Sousa. Rounding out the program is the World Premiere of Christopher Marshall’s composition Pulse. This powerful work is a response to the 2016 Florida massacre at the Pulse nightclub in Marshall's hometown of Orlando. Pulse gives musical expression to a full range of emotions – from grief to anger to consolation. Concert goers to Spirit of America are invited to wear red, white and blue in a show of patriotic solidarity. Free tickets to the Saturday performance can be reserved online at www.SpaceCoastSymphony.org. Donations to help defray the concert costs will be accepted with gratitude. For more information, call toll free to 855-252-7276.
The performances:
June 24 The Emerson Center, Vero Beach 2 p.m.
June 24 The Scott Center at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy, Melbourne 7 p..m.
June 25 Riverside Presbyterian Church, Cocoa Beach 3:30 p.m.
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208TH ARMY BAND TO PERFORM AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
First Presbyterian Department of Music and Arts
The 208th Army Band from Concord, NC will be on tour in Florida and is planning a stop in Vero Beach. They will present a patriotic concert on Wednesday, June 28, at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary at First Presbyterian Church, 520 Royal Palm Boulevard in Vero Beach. This concert is free to attend.
Led by Chief Warrant Officer III Robert Slade, the 208th Army Band consists of about fifty soldiers performing music from great American composers such as Aaron Copeland, Glenn Miller, John Philip Sousa, and more. This year marks the 50th Anniversary of troops returning home from Vietnam, and Vietnam Veterans will be honored during the performance.
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CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM – A PATRIOTIC CONCERT
St. John of the Cross Catholic Church Fine Arts Series
On Sunday, July 2,at 7:00 p.m., St. John of the Cross Catholic Church will present a concert , Celebration of Freedom, as part of their Fine Arts Series. The performance will showcase the Paradise Women’s Chorale, along with the St. John’s Brass Ensemble, The Dolls, and the The Vero Beach Pipes & Drums. The concert will be held at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church at 7590 26th Street in Vero Beach. This event is free to the community; a free-will offering will be accepted.
This concert will offer patriotic musical selections to include Battle Hymn of the Republic, America the Beautiful, Eternal Father Strong to Save (The Navy Hymn), and much more. Donations collected at the performance will benefit the Gold Star Mothers of Indian River County, and also the World War II Memorial Monument that is planned to be built on Memorial Island in Vero Beach.
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Vegas Nights Are Back, Baby! | |
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Riverside Theatre, led by Producing Artistic Director/CEO Allen D. Cornell, Managing Director/COO Jon R. Moses, and Director of Special Initiatives/CFO Patti Rooney, announces the return of Vegas Nights to benefit the youth tuition assistance and community engagement programs. Vegas Nights takes place July 7 & 8 and July 14 & 15, 2023.
Riverside’s Orchid Lobby will be transformed into a Las Vegas-style casino where patrons can play for raffle tickets to win prizes donated by local merchants. Casino games include: Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Slot Machines, 3 Card Poker, Let It Ride Poker, and Big Wheel.
In addition to the casino games, professional stand-up comedians as part of the Comedy Zone will perform on the Waxlax Stage and local bands will perform on the outdoor Live in The Loop Stage. No tickets are required to enter the lobby or enjoy the musicians outside. Tickets are required for the Comedy Zone. Casino dollars are required to play the games.
While entertaining audiences young and old has been the most obvious of Riverside Theatre’s missions, it is not its sole focus. Education and community outreach are among the bedrocks of Riverside Theatre’s calling. And, giving every child the opportunity to learn from the performing arts regardless of financial backing is paramount.
A new collaborative program with the Boys & Girls Club of Indian River County, the Gifford Youth Achievement Center, the Environmental Learning Center, Youth Guidance and The Gifford Youth Orchestra is set to kick-off this fall.
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Packages for Vegas Nights include:
Comedy & Casino Package 1 - $85, which includes:
- $150 worth of casino dollars
- Wristband for 50% off drinks
- 1 Comedy Zone ticket
- Live musicians
Comedy & Casino Package 2 - $65, which includes:
- $100 worth of casino dollars
- Wristband for 50% off drinks
- 1 Comedy Zone ticket
- Live musicians
Casino Package 3 - $50, which includes:
- $100 worth of casino dollars
- Wristband for 50% off drinks
- Live musicians
Casino Only - $20, which includes:
- $40 worth of casino dollars
Comedy Zone only tickets are $25.
The authentic casino-style gaming tables are provided for entertainment purposes only. (Must be 18 years or older to play.)
All proceeds from Vegas Nights will benefit youth tuition assistance and the new community engagement programs. To order packages or tickets, call the Riverside Theatre Box Office at 772-231-6990 between 11am and 4pm Tuesday through Friday or online at www.riversidetheatre.com.
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Vero Beach International Music Festival Returns
VBIMF is coming back July 12 - 15 at First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach’s McAfee Hall, 520 Royal Palm Boulevard.
This one-of-a-kind festival will feature variety-show style performances by world-class musicians and singers from Folk, Jazz, Celtic, Bluegrass, and Classical genres, including multiple Grammy Award-Winners. The culminating concert will also feature local and international participants in the Mike Block String Camp.
Sample a YouTube video of Christina's Jig/Dot the Dragon's Eyes with Hanneke Cassel and friends here.
Wed July 12 VBIMF Mainstage Show 1 - tickets $25
Fri July 14 VBIMF Mainstage Show 2 - tickets $25
Sat July 15 Culminating Concert of Mike Block String Camp - FREE
Donations accepted to the Mike Block String Camp Scholarship Fund
Tickets at Vero.Show
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Florida Humanities Center for the Book picks Florida's books for National Book Festival
The Florida Humanities Center for the Book has selected Dreams in the New Century: Instant Cities, Shattered Hopes, and Florida’s Turning Point by Gary R. Mormino and The Bluest Sky by Christina Diaz Gonzalez to represent the state at the Library of Congress’ “Great Reads from Great Places” program during the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.
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Helping People Succeed
Art for Living Calendar and Call for Artists
From Jackie Holfelder:
What would the holiday season on the Treasure Coast be like without Helping People Succeed’s Art for Living Calendar? The festive and fabulous fundraiser has been brightening homes and offices for almost a quarter of a century.
Area artists are invited to submit examples of their original art work through July 10, 2023 for inclusion in the perennial favorite and there’s a welcome mat out for new artists who would like to apply.
Thirteen artists will have their entry selected for inclusion in the 2024 Art for Living Calendar, all proceeds of which benefit Helping People Succeed.
All guidelines, criteria and responsibilities, as well as an application, can be found at www.hpsfl.org.
Helping People Succeed is a local nonprofit organization that has been serving the Treasure Coast for more than 59 years. Through its diversified, effective program services – Helping People Succeed serves, on average, 8000 children and adults per year. Helping People Succeed’s mission is to transform lives by realizing potential, creating hope and building futures through education, counseling, training and employment.
To learn more about Helping People Succeed, visit www.hpsfl.org or contact Glenna Parris at 772.320.0778.
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Soup's On! Or Will Be Soon With Some Helping Hands | |
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Indian River Clay will be open to community potters for the purpose of Soup Bowl making!! We will be donating 1200 bowls to the Samaritan Center for their Soup Bowl fundraiser in November. This is the 31st annual Soup Bowl, and the sale of the bowls helps homeless families in our community. Please mark your calendars… all wheel throwers and hand builders are welcome. Registration is not required. Clay and glazes will be provided, but please bring your own tools. We will have volunteers wedging clay for you!
Don't know how to make a bowl but want to help? Stop in and wedge clay and/or help clean up. We look forward to seeing everyone in the studio for this wonderful cause.
For Making and Trimming:
Saturday July 8: 12pm-6pm
Sunday, July 9: 12pm-6pm
Monday, July 10: 6pm-9pm
Saturday, July 15: 12pm-6pm
Sunday, July 16: 12pm-6pm
For Glazing:
Saturday, August 19: 12pm-6pm
Sunday, August 20: 12pm-6pm
Monday, August 21: 6pm-9pm
The soup bowl project raises money for the Samaritan Center Transitional Housing program. Follow the links below to find out more about the program and the soup bowl efforts.
https://www.facebook.com/SamaritanCenterSoupBowl/
https://www.ccdpb.org/programs/samaritan-center/
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Elegant Threads
Artists who create fine wearables, wall installations, or unique surface designs are invited to apply for inclusion in this exhibition with awards totaling over $4,000. We welcome art created to decorate our bodies or our environments. All mediums are considered for the following categories: wearable art, jewelry, accessories, contemporary art quilts, unique surface designs, and 3D sculptural pieces made primarily using fibers and upcycled found materials.
Lighthouse ArtCenter is voted one of the top three galleries in Palm Beach County, Florida. With over 2,500 square feet of freshly renovated, well–lighted exhibition space, and almost 60 years in business Lighthouse ArtCenter is the cultural heart of a vibrant community.
- Exhibition Dates: September 7 - December 2, 2023
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Application Deadline: August 7, 2023
- Awards Reception and Guest lecture: October 19, 2023
- Ticketed Runway Show: November 16, 2023
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Indian River County
Through July 27 - Land and Sea at Art at the Emerson, Vero Beach
Through July 30 - Playing with Gravity at McKee Botanical Garden
Through Sept. 3 - Treasure Coast Creates: A Tribute to Local Artists at Vero Beach Museum of Art
June 17 - 18th Annual Waterlily Celebration and Photo Contest at McKee Botanical Garden
June 18, 7 p.m. - Jazz Vespers in the courtyard at Community Church of Vero Beach. Rain location: Community Hall
June 18, 3 p.m. - Space Coast Symphony - '70s & '80s Broadway: Bellbottoms, Afros, & Leather at Community Church of Vero Beach
June 19 - Deadline to reserve ad space in the Cultural Arts Guide - Cultural Council of Indian River County
June 30 & July 1 - Disney Newsies-the Broadway Musical at Riverside Theatre for Kids
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Brevard County
Through Jun 25: The Cemetery Club, Melbourne Civic Theatre, Downtown Melbourne
Through June 25 - PORTALS - Invitational Exhibit at Fifth Avenue Art Gallery
Through June 29 - Like the Yellow Sun CBAA Scholarship winner - Studios of Cocoa Beach
Through July 1 - Mix It Up at Eau Gallery
June 17, 7 p.m.- Space Coast Symphony - '70s & '80s Broadway: Bellbottoms, Afros, & Leather at Scott Center at Holy Trinity, Viera
June 17, 5-9 p.m. - Toast to the Future at Studios at 720, Melbourne
June 21-23 - Deadline for entries - Lost & Found at Fifth Avenue Art Gallery
June 26-July 29 - Lost & Found Take IV at Fifth Avenue Art Gallery
CALL FOR ART - Deadline June 21-23
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Beyond the Treasure Coast
Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum Closed for Reconstruction Until Further Notice.
June 18, 1-9 p.m. - Juneteenth Arts Festival - Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
June 22 - Mark Kosower - Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ
June 22-24 - Mike Block trio June tour - Portland ME; Cambridge MA; Katonah NY
June 28 & 29 - Sandeep Das & Mike Block Duo in North Carolina
Through June 22 - Finn Schull: Everything You've Ever Wanted at Gallery 114@HCC Ybor City Campus
Through June 25, 2023 - In Dialogue: Unexpected Visual Conversations at MFA St. Pete
Through July 15 - Seen & Unseen: Photographs by Imogen Cunningham at Polk Museum of Art
THROUGH JULY 15 - VIVA FLORIDA! FLORIDA BEFORE STATEHOOD at Immokalee Pioneer Museum
Through July 23 - Shashin: Japanese Photographs from the Meiji era, 1870-1900 at Museum of Fine Arts St. Pete
Through July 28 - Summer Art Camp at Polk Museum of Art
Through July 29 - 1923: Exploring Collier County's Founding Year at Collier Museum at Government Center
Through Aug. 5 - Queen of Marco and the Creation of Collier County at Marco Island Historical Museum
Through Sept. 9 - Hometown Heroes at Museum of the Everglades
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Martin County
Every Sunday, 1 - 4 p.m. - Rock'n Riverwalk, 300 St. Lucie Ave, Stuart
Every Sunday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Market on Main, Flagler Park, Stuart
EXTENDED THROUGH JUNE - Are Electrons - Danuta Rothschild and Torenzo Gann at the Elliott
Through July 21 - Highwaymen - From Street Corner to the Smithsonian at the Elliott
Through July 28 - Infinite Possibilities: A Members Showcase - MartinArts at Cultural Court House, Stuart
June 16, 5:30-7 p.m. - Opening reception for Infinite Possibilities: A Members Showcase - MartinArts at Cultural Court House, Stuart - $5 donation appreciated
June 18, 9 a.m.-noon - Taste of the Tropics at Martin County Fairgrounds
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St. Lucie County
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. - Jazz Market along the Indian River waterfront, Fort Pierce
Wednesdays - Music in the Bonsai Gallery, 12-1 p.m. - Heathcote Botanical Gardens
Through June 23 - Through the Eye of the Camera Annual Juried Exhibition at Backus Museum & Gallery.
June 18, 7 p.m. - Summer Solstice Drum Circle at Savannas Preserve State Park PSL
June 18-19, 7-9 p.m. - Auditions for Crossing Delancey at Treasure Coast Theatre
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Palm Beach County
June 17 - Tori Amos at Kravis Center
June 17 & 18 12-4 p.m. - Creation Station at Boca Raton Museum of Art
June 18, 12-4 p.m. - Artsy Dad: Father's Day activities and free admission at Boca Raton Museum of Art
June 22, 7/8 p.m. - Outdoor Summer Movie Series at Delray Beach Historical Society - Almost Famous
June 25, 3 p.m. - Music in the museum - Muse Duo: Experiments Album release tour at Boca Raton Museum of Art
June 26-30 - Youth Summer Music and Culture Camp at Morikami
Through June 24 - Cultural Council for Palm Beach County's Biennial 2023 - Main gallery at the Cultural Council
Through June 25 - The Addams Family - Maltz Jupiter Theatre Conservatory camp production
Through July 16 - At the Dawn of a New Age: Early Twentieth-Century American Modernism at Norton Museum
Through July 16 - From Man Ray to O'Keefe: American Modernism at the Norton Museum
Through July 23 - Akin: Capturing Human Intimacy and Tenderness at the Norton
Through October 6 - Witness to Wartime: The Painted Diary of Takuichi Fujii - Morikami Museum
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Riverside Dance Festival
Student Workshops: July 24-August 5
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 ballet and contemporary dance forms from Terminus and Riverside’s own distinguished faculty. They will also participate in master classes, open rehearsals, and work towards the creation of their own work to be performed alongside Terminus in a mixed repertory concert to culminate the festival.
All applications/auditions will be submitted digitally this season.
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TERMINUS MODERN BALLET THEATRE
AUGUST 4, 2023 at 7:30pm
AUGUST 5, 2023 at 7:30pm
RIVERSIDE THEATRE
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