DATEBOOK

February-December 2022

The Highwaymen: Art/History - Backus Museum & Gallery. Includes paintings never before seen by the famed Florida landscape painters who first were known in the 1950s when they sold their works from the trunks of their cars. They were inducted into the Florida Artists' Hall of Fame in 2004. Through March 6. 465.0630

Harbor Branch at the Elliott Museum - Celebrating 50 Years of Ocean Science for a Better World - Imagined and built in the 1970s by famed inventor and Harbor Branch visionary Edwin A. Link, the Johnson-Sea-Link II ran manned, deep-sea dive exploration excursions going to depths of 900 meters. Its sister-sub, the JSL I, is displayed at the FAU Harbor Branch campus. But the Sea-Link II is on display at the Elliott Museum in Stuart through a partnership with Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute north of Fort Pierce. The two Sea-Links enabled spectacular discoveries of new species. Through April 30. 225.1961

• Farmers Market green market and Jazz Market Arts and Crafts - Melody Lane, downtown Fort Pierce. Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon; Jazz Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Live jazz at the gazebo, November through April. 940.1145

• Behind the Scenes Tours - St. Lucie County Aquarium, Fort Pierce, 2 p.m. Call first. 462.3474

• Farm to Fork - Green market at Treasure Coast Research Park, 3-6 p.m. Call first. 467.3107 or 569-8922

• Jazz - Sunrise Theatre Black Box Theatre, Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society. November-May. Masks and social distancing required. 7-10 p.m. Call to see if the schedule changed. 460.5299

• Jazz - Fort Pierce Yacht Club - June 15 and 29, July 13 and 27, Aug. 17 and 31, Sept. 14 and 28, Oct. 12 and 26. 7-9 p.m. 460.5299

• St. Lucie County Aquarium's Smithsonian Exhibit of saltwater marine life in living native habitat - This is the once-a-month free admission day. Call to see if this is on. 462.3474

• Harbor Branch Immersion Tour - A 1 1/2-hour golf cart tour of the 144-acre campus; adults and children 10 and older. Learn the history of the oceanographic institute, learn about its research and impact on human lives, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Must reserve the day before by calling 242.2293 before 4 p.m.

• Immersion Tour of Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute - North of Fort Pierce. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Limited to 12 people. Reservations required: 242.2293.

• Green Market and Food Co-op - Marina Square, 12-6 p.m. Call for update on when this will resume. 971.8480

• Volunteer Gardening Day - Heathcote Botanical Gardens, 9 a.m.-noon. Visit heathcotebotanicalgardens.org or call 464.4672 for more details.

• Jazz Jam, Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society - Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, 6:30-9:30 p.m. except for January, February, March. Keep an eye on its schedule at jazzsociety.org or call 337.1959.

• Harbor Branch Ocean Exploration Tours - Watch via two-way livestream from its exploration command center [in person]. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Call to see if this has resumed and to register. $20 per person. 242.2293

• Behind the Scenes Tour of Smithsonian Research Station - South Hutchinson Island, Fort Pierce, 2 p.m. Suspended temporarily. Call for updates. Registration required. For information, visit http://tinyurl.com/SmithReg or call 462.3474/465.3271.

• Indian River Lagoon Research Boat Tours - Harbor Branch north of Fort Pierce. Call 242.2293 for information.

• Friday Fest - Downtown, 5:30-9 p.m. Call for rain date or to see if canceled. 466.3880

• Lunch and Learn - Manatee Center, noon. 429.6266

• Coffee with the Mayor - Fort Pierce Yacht Club, Veterans Memorial Park, 8 a.m. Call first to see if this is on or if it will be done as a virtual meeting over the internet. 466.3880

• Art Walk - Visit the downtown galleries on Second Street and the Peacock Arts District from 5-8 p.m.

• Coffee with St. Lucie County Commission Chairman - SLCTV studio, Room 101, County Administration Building. 8:30 a.m. Call to find out how to attend. 462.1400

FEBRUARY

• Popovich Comedy Pet Theatre - Sunrise Theatre, 6 p.m. 461.4775

• Marine Fish Seed Stock for Aquaculture - Sahar Mejri, Harbor Branch researcher at Johnson Education Center, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, 4 and 7 p.m. May be postponed. See https://tinyurl.com/oceanlecture or call 242.2400 for more information.

• Strictly Sinatra Presents: The Rat Pack - Sunrise Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 461.4775

• Looking Deeply: Cool Clips from the Submersibles - Johnson-Sea-Link submersibles offer intriguing views into ocean science; at Johnson Education Center, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, 4 and 7 p.m. May be postponed. See https://tinyurl.com/oceanlecture; reservations required. 242.2400

• The Edwards Twins with Special Guest Johnny T - Amazing impersonators. Sunrise Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 461.4775

• Art Show: Anita Prentice, Doretha Hair Truesdell, Jack Shelton - Main Street Fort Pierce, 5-7:30 p.m. 466.3880

• Treasure Coast Pirate Fest - Ahoy, me mateys. It's time for the Treasure Coast Pirate Fest brimming with all things pirate. Veterans Memorial Park on the Indian River Lagoon becomes a pirate encampment with pirate ships and crews, pirate weapon demonstrations with real cannons, historical re-enactors, a kids zone, music, pirate artists and pirate or nautical themed arts and crafts. 2-6 p.m. Visit www.treasurecoastpiratefest.com for details.

• The Planets - Hallstrom Planetarium, 7 and 8:30 p.m. 462.7515

• Mike Rivera: Comedy Corner - Sunrise Theatre, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• Treasure Coast Pirate Fest - Calling all buccaneers! Head for the Treasure Coast Pirate Fest. Veterans Memorial Park on the Indian River Lagoon becomes a pirate encampment with pirate ships and crews, pirate weapon demonstrations with real cannons, historical re-enactors, a kids zone, music, pirate artists and pirate or nautical themed arts and crafts. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Visit www.treasurecoastpiratefest.com for details.

• The Planets - Hallstrom Planetarium, 1 and 2:30 p.m. 462.7515

• Kid Space: Trip Through Space - Hallstrom Planetarium, 11 a.m. 462.7515

• Waterside Blues - Jazz concert at the fountain on Melody Lane, Marina Square.

• Treasure Coast Pirate Fest - Ahoy, me hearties! Sail over to the Treasure Coast Pirate Fest! Veterans Memorial Park on the Indian River Lagoon becomes a pirate encampment with pirate ships and crews, pirate weapon demonstrations with real cannons, historical re-enactors, a kids zone, music, pirate artists and pirate or nautical themed arts and crafts. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit www.treasurecoastpiratefest.com for details.

• The Past, Present, and Future of our Coral Reef Ecosystems - Discussion by researcher Joshua Voss at Johnson Education Center, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, 4 and 7 p.m. May be postponed. See https://tinyurl.com/oceanlecture for details. Reservations required: 242.2400

• Sing, Sing, Sing! - McAlpin Music, IRSC McAlpin Center, 7 p.m. 462-7515

• Indian River Lagoon Symposium - at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. See www.indianriverlagoon.org/Symposium.html for details.

• Highwaymen Weekend - Backus Museum & Gallery on the outdoor mural plaza. Browse some vintage Highwaymen paintings, enjoy gallery talks and the Highwaymen exhibition. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 465.06230

• Sing, Sing, Sing! - McAlpin Music, IRSC McAlpin Center, 7 p.m. 462-7515

• The Gin Blossoms: New Miserable Experience Live - Sunrise Theatre, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• A Night of Drag at the Sunrise with the Taylor Family - Sunrise Theatre, 9 p.m. 461.4775

• Indian River Lagoon Symposium - at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. See www.indianriverlagoon.org/Symposium.html for details.

• Sing, Sing, Sing! - McAlpin Music, IRSC McAlpin Center, 2 and 7 p.m. 462-7515

• ABBA Mania: The Original from London's West End - Sunrise Theatre, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• Havana Nights - Main Street Fort Pierce, old post office, 500 Orange Ave., 6-10 p.m.

• Highwaymen Weekend - Backus Museum & Gallery on the outdoor mural plaza. Browse some vintage Highwaymen paintings, enjoy gallery talks and the Highwaymen exhibition. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 465.06230

• Highwaymen Weekend - Backus Museum & Gallery on the outdoor mural plaza. Browse some vintage Highwaymen paintings, enjoy gallery talks and the Highwaymen exhibition. Noon-4 p.m. 465.06230

• The NY Rockabilly Rockets: Shake, Rattle, Roll - Sunrise Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 461.4775

• Port St. Lucie Community Band - From Broadway with Love. IRSC McAlpin Fine Arts Center, 7 p.m. 462.4750

• St. Lucie County Fair - The fair is here! Head out for one of the best events of the year. Since 1966 the fair has thrilled adults and children alike with its midway rides and games, animal, agricultural, craft and education exhibits, and great live entertainment. Kids love the zany characters walking around and a chance to get up close to animals they may have never seen in person before. And don't forget that great fair food. Times vary each day. St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, Midway Road. Visit www.stluciecountyfair.org for information. 464.2910

• National Dance Company of Ireland: Rhythm of the Dance - Sunrise Theatre, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• A Brother's Revival: Music of the Allman Brothers -- Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• Michel Feinstein's Legends of American Music: From Gershwin to Carole King - Sunrise Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 461.4775

MARCH

• Harbor Branch Biomedical Marine Research - Highlights, past and present, with researcher Amy Wright at Johnson Education Center, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. Reservations required: 4 and 7 p.m. May be postponed. See https://tinyurl.com/oceanlecture for more details or call 242.2400.

• Engelbert Humperdinck: Reflections Tour - Sunrise Theatre, 7 p.m. 461.4775

• The Planets - Hallstrom Planetarium, 7 and 8:30 p.m. 462.7515

• Masters of Illusion - Fantastic award-winning magicians, Sunrise Theatre, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• Chicks with Hits: Terry Clark, Pam Tillis, Suzy Bogguss -- Sunrise Theatre, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• The Planets - Hallstrom Planetarium, 1 and 2:30 p.m. 462.7515

• Kid Space: Trip Through Space- Hallstrom Planetarium, 11 a.m. 462.7515

• Backus Brunch - The popular All You Should Eat brunch is back at the Backus Museum & Gallery. Relax on outdoor seating on the shore of the lagoon for brunch with a modern twist on the Old Florida palate. Chance to win a masterpiece of Florida art raffle. 9:30 a.m. to noon. Call before going to make sure this isn't postponed. 465.0630

• Howie Mandel - Sunrise Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 461.4775

• Zephyrus, Poseidon and Charybdis: An Ocean Tale - with researcher Laurent Chérubin at Johnson Education Center, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, 4 and 7 p.m. May be postponed. See https://tinyurl.com/oceanlecture for more information. Reservations required: 242.2400

• Legendary Productions Presents: Sounds of the 60s. Sunrise Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 461-4775

• Blood, Sweat and Tears - Sunrise Theatre 7:30 p.m. 461.4775

• Musical: Pippin - IRSC McAlpin Center, 7 p.m. 462-7515

• Tuned to the Spirit: Photographs from the Sacred Steel Community - Backus Museum & Gallery. The exhibit presents a selection of more than 30 soulful images and music by folklorist Robert L Stone. The sacred steel is an electric steel guitar that was incorporated into worship in the 1930s at the African American Holiness-Pentecostal Church and became essential to the spirited worship services. 465.0630

• Musical: Pippin - IRSC McAlpin Center, 7 p.m. 462-7515

• Celebrate the Music of Billy Joel with Mike DelGuidice and Big Shot - Sunrise Theatre, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• Musical: Pippin - IRSC McAlpin Center, 2 and 7 p.m. 462-7515

• Lee Greenwood - Sunrise Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 461.4775

• The Ten Tenors: Love is in the Air - Sunrise Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 461.4775

• Getting to the [Muddy] Bottom of it - The harmful algal bloom assessment of Lake Okeechobee [HALO] with researcher Jordon Beckler at Johnson Education Center, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. May be postponed. See https://tinyurl.com/oceanlecture for details. Reservations required: 4 and 7 p.m. 242.2400

• Proud Tina: The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner - Sunrise Theatre, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• A Bronx Tale: Chazz Palminteri - Sunrise Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 461.4775

• Jazz Week - Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society. For the events call or see its calendar at jazzsociety.org; 460.5299

• Chris Botti - Dazzling trumpeter. Sunrise Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 461.4775

• Indian River Coastal Zone Study - 1973-76, the lagoon's first biodiversity baseline with researcher/educator Dennis Hanisak at Johnson Education Center, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. May be postponed. See https://tinyurl.com/oceanlecture for details. Reservations required: 4 and 7 p.m. 242.2400

• Jive Talkin' -- Tribute to the Bee Gees - Sunrise Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 461.4775

• Dancing On The Street - Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society big band dance contest. For the details, see www.jazzsociety.org for the calendar of events.

• The Price is Right: Live! - You can win a prize! Sunrise Theatre, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• Carpenters Tribute Concert: Sally Olson and Ned Mills - Sunrise Theatre, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• The ONR CubeSat - with researcher Mike Twardowski -- at Johnson Education Center, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. May be postponed. See https://tinyurl.com/oceanlecture for details; 4 and 7 p.m. Reservations required: 242.2400

APRIL

• From Stage To Screen: Two Modern-Day Morality Plays - IRSC Wynne Black Box Theatre, Fort Pierce campus. Call for time: 800.220.9915.

• From Stage to Screen: Two Modern Morality Plays - IRSC Wynne Black Box Theatre, Fort Pierce campus, 2 and 7 p.m. 462-7515

• The Zombies: Life is a Merry-Go-Round - Sunrise Theatre, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• Tea in the Garden - Heathcote Botanical Gardens. Call for details: 464.4672

• Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute: Where We Are and What's Next - with Jim Sullivan, Ph.D at Johnson Education Center, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. May be postponed. See https://tinyurl.com/oceanlecture for details; 4 and 7 p.m. Reservations required: 242.2400

• Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox - Sunrise Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 461.4775

• From Classical to Contemporary - a music concert. IRSC McAlpin Center, 7 p.m. 462.7515

• Terry Fator: It Starts Tonight - Ventriloquist with puppet who sings celebrity impressions - Sunrise Theatre, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• Kid Space: Trip Through Space- Hallstrom Planetarium, 11 a.m. 462.7515

• From Classical to Contemporary - a music concert, IRSC McAlpin Center, 7 p.m. 462.7515

• An Evening with the Iconic Kenny G [rescheduled] - Sunrise Theatre, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• From Classical to Contemporary - a music concert, IRSC McAlpin Center, 2 and 7 p.m. 462.7515

• Kid Space: Trip Through Space - Hallstrom Planetarium, 11 a.m. 462.7515

• Zach Williams and Anne Wilson - Sunrise Theatre, 7 p.m. 461.4775

• Greggie and the Jets: A Tribute to Elton John - Sunrise Theatre, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• In the Heat of the Night - Set in North Carolina, the story follows a Black detective who is asked to help local police force investigate a murder. Pineapple Playhouse, 8 p.m. 465.0366

• Kansas, Point of "Know" Return - Sunrise Theatre, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• Fort Pierce Oyster and Sea Fest - This gem of a festival celebrates the beautiful Indian River Lagoon waterfront and all its bounty with delicious oysters, tasty seafood and landlubber foods. Enjoy the live entertainment and loads of arts and crafts and merchandise vendors, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Visit www.pottcevents.com/upcoming-events for details.

• In the Heat of the Night - Set in North Carolina, the story follows a Black detective who is asked to help local police force investigate a murder. Pineapple Playhouse, 8 p.m. 465.0366

• Fort Pierce Oyster and Sea Fest - This gem of a festival celebrates the beautiful Indian River Lagoon waterfront and all its bounty with delicious oysters, tasty seafood and landlubber foods. Enjoy the live entertainment and loads of arts and crafts and merchandise vendors. It's a great place to get away from it all. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit www.pottcevents.com/upcoming-events for details.

• In the Heat of the Night - Set in North Carolina, the story follows a Black detective who is asked to help local police force investigate a murder. Pineapple Playhouse, 2 p.m. 465.0366

• In the Heat of the Night - Set in North Carolina, the story follows a Black detective who is asked to help local police force investigate a murder. Pineapple Playhouse, 8 p.m. 465.0366

• One Night of Queen performed by Gary Mullen & The Works - Sunrise Theatre, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• In the Heat of the Night - Set in North Carolina, the story follows a Black detective who is asked to help local police force investigate a murder. Pineapple Playhouse, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 465.0366

MAY

• In the Heat of the Night - Set in North Carolina, the story follows a Black detective who is asked to help local police force investigate a murder. Pineapple Playhouse, 2 p.m. 465.0366

• In the Heat of the Night - Set in North Carolina, the story follows a Black detective who is asked to help local police force investigate a murder. Pineapple Playhouse, 8 p.m. 465.0366

• In the Heat of the Night - Set in North Carolina, the story follows a Black detective who is asked to help local police force investigate a murder. Pineapple Playhouse, 2 p.m. 465.0366

• Daughter of the Stars - Hallstrom Planetarium, 7 and 8:30 p.m. 462.7515

• Kid Space: Trip Through Space- Hallstrom Planetarium, 11 a.m. 462.7515

• Ron White - classic comedic story teller at Sunrise Theatre. For mature audiences, 7 and 10 p.m. 461.4775

• Intimate Apparel - Wynne Black Box Theatre at IRSC Fort Pierce. Contemporary American theater, 7 p.m. 462.7515

• Through the Eye of the Camera - The very popular annual juried exhibition of amateur and professional photography as fine art at the Backus Museum & Gallery. 465.0630

• Intimate Apparel - Wynne Black Box Theatre at IRSC, Fort Pierce. Contemporary American theater, 7 p.m. 462.7515

• Intimate Apparel - Wynne Black Box Theatre, IRSC, Fort Pierce. Contemporary American theater, 2 and 7 p.m. 462.7515

JUNE

• Daughter of the Stars - Hallstrom Planetarium, 7 and 8:30 p.m. 462.7515

• Kid Space: Trip Through Space- Hallstrom Planetarium, 11 a.m. 462.7515

JULY

• Stars Over St. Lucie - Indian River Lagoon. See from Veterans Memorial Park and South Bridge. 6-9 p.m. 466.3880

AUGUST

• School starts

SEPTEMBER

• Sunrise Theatre - Shows for fall 2022 not listed at the time this issue was distributed. Please go to www.sunrisetheatre.com for the show schedule.

OCTOBER

• Ghosts of Fort Pierce Past Historic Walking Tours - Look for it in the last week of October. The two-evening tour features four routes, each about an hour long. Each route has about eight stops where the walkers will meet characters from the past. Tours leave about 15 minutes apart. For dates and specifics visit www.mainstreetFortPierce.org or call 466.3880.

NOVEMBER

• Garden of Lights at Heathcote Botanical Gardens usually starts the last week of November.

DECEMBER

• Look for the boat parade, possibly the second Saturday in December.

• Sights & Sounds on Second - Christmas parade in downtown Fort Pierce with music and magic all around. Annual family friendly good time with the lighting of the city's Christmas tree in the roundabout at Indian River Drive and Avenue A, parade and other activities. 466.3880

March 09, 2022

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