A SEASON OF CELEBRATION
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
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• Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol – Vero Beach
Theatre Guild, 8 p.m. 562.8300
• Holidays Around the World – Children’s Museum
of the Treasure Coast, Jensen Beach. 4-7 p.m.
(Members 3:30 to 7 p.m.) 225.7575
Sunday, Dec. 9
• A Christmas Carol – A.C.T. Studio Theatre, Cedar
Pointe Plaza, Stuart, 3 p.m. 932.8880
• A Christmas Carol – Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce,
presented by South Florida Dance Company at 3
p.m. 461.4884
• Noel, Noel – Community Church of Vero Beach
with the Community Church Chancel Choir, Vero
Beach Choral Society, Tapestry Brass, the talented
Atlantic Ringers, and pianists Rochelle Sallee and
Jacob Craig. 2 p.m. 228.1070
• Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol – Vero Beach
Theatre Guild, 8 p.m. 562.8300
Monday, Dec. 10
HANUKKAH ENDS
Tuesday, Dec. 11
• A Swingin’ Little Christmas – with Jane Lynch,
perhaps better known as Sue Sylvester in Glee,
Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827
Wednesday, Dec. 12
• Holiday Luncheon for Special Needs – for ages
15 and up at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center game
room. A festive holiday gathering for those with
special needs and their caregivers, featuring lunch,
a train diorama, bingo, unlimited access to the
game room amenities, a special visit from Santa
and a lively musical sing-along. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
$5 per person. 807.4488
Thursday, Dec. 13
• The Midtown Men, Holiday Hits – Sunrise
Theatre, Fort Pierce, Four stars from the original
cast of Jersey Boys. 7 p.m. 461.4884
Friday, Dec. 14
• A Christmas Carol – A.C.T. Studio Theatre, Cedar
Pointe Plaza, Stuart, 8 p.m. 932.8880
• The Nutcracker – Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce,
presented by Treasure Coast Youth Ballet at 7p.m.
461.4884
• The Nutcracker – Lyric Theatre, Stuart,
presented by Florida Arts & Dance Company. 7
p.m. 286.7827
Saturday, Dec. 15
• A Christmas Carol – A.C.T. Studio Theatre, Cedar
Pointe Plaza, Stuart, 8 p.m. 932.8880
• Christmas Cantata – Christ by the Sea United
Methodist Church, Vero Beach, 7 p.m. 231.1661
• Vero Beach Centennial Boat Parade – Starts at 6
p.m. between the two bridges and nishes at the
Vero Beach City Marina. 652-7599
• The Gentle Nutcracker – Lyric Theatre, Stuart,
presented by Florida Arts & Dance Company for
people with sensory sensitivity. This is a quieter
version with subdued lighting and is shorter. 3
p.m. 286.7827
• The Messiah – presented by First Baptist Church
in Vero with the Treasure Coast Chorale and 100
singers from choirs throughout the county. 7 p.m.
567.4341
Sunday, Dec. 16
• A Christmas Carol – A.C.T. Studio Theatre, Cedar
Pointe Plaza, Stuart, 3 p.m. 932.8880
• The Nutcracker – Lyric Theatre, Stuart, presented
by Florida Arts & Dance Company, 7 p.m. 286.782
Tuesday, Dec. 18
• Santa’s Calling – Santa will call Port St. Lucie
kids ages 2-8, 6-8 p.m. Parents can pick up forms
at community center, civic center, Minsky Gym
and city hall. Turn in forms at community center
by Dec. 7. 878.2277
Thursday, Dec. 20
• Santa’s Calling – Santa will call Port St. Lucie
kids ages 2-8, 6-8 p.m. Parents can pick up forms
at community center, civic center, Minsky Gym
and city hall. Turn in forms at community center
by Dec. 7. 878.2277
• Santa Claus Visit – Come to the Minsky Gym
with children ages 5 and younger for a visit with
Santa. Bring your camera. Holiday treats after the
visit. $5 per child. 10:30 a.m. to noon. 344.4142
• Holidays at McKee – McKee Botanical Garden,
Vero Beach. Members-only night. 6-8 p.m.
794.0601
Friday, Dec. 21
• Pancakes with Santa – Enjoy a morning of
kids’ crafts, visit from Santa, face painting and
pancakes at the Port St. Lucie Community Center
from 10-11:30 a.m. Bring a camera. For ages 2-8,
$7.50 per child. 878.2277
• Holidays at McKee – McKee Botanical Garden,
Vero Beach. Thousands of twinkling lights, a
large-scale model train. Festive holiday decorations
galore, fascinating vintage band organ,
and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. 6-8 p.m.
794.0601
Saturday, Dec. 22
• Holidays at McKee – McKee Botanical Garden,
Vero Beach. Thousands of twinkling lights, a
large-scale model train. Festive holiday decorations
galore, fascinating vintage band organ,
and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. 6-8 p.m.
794.0601
• The Magical Doll Emporium – A unique holiday
tale of the power of imagination. Lyric Theatre,
Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827
Sunday, Dec. 23
• Holidays at McKee – McKee Botanical Garden,
Vero Beach. Thousands of twinkling lights, a
large-scale model train. Festive holiday decorations
galore, fascinating vintage band organ,
and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. 6-8 p.m.
794.0601
• Winter Solstice Drum Circle – Savannas Preserve
State Park, Walton Road. Bring a drum or listen.
7-9 p.m. $5 per person.
Monday, Dec. 24
CHRISTMAS EVE
Tuesday, Dec. 25
CHRISTMAS DAY
Wednesday, Dec. 26
• National Ballet Theatre of Odessa from the
Ukraine: The Nutcracker – Sunrise Theatre, Fort
Pierce, 7 p.m. 461.4884
• The Nutcracker – performed by Treasure Coast
Youth Ballet. Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 2 and 7:30 p.m.
286.7827
Friday, Dec. 28
• Nights of Lights at McKee – McKee Botanical
Garden, Vero Beach. Thousands of twinkling lights
light up the garden. 6-7:30 p.m. 794.0601
Saturday, Dec. 29
• Nights of Lights at McKee – McKee Botanical
Garden, Vero Beach. Thousands of twinkling lights
light up the garden. 6-7:30 p.m. 794.0601
Sunday, Dec. 30
• Nights of Lights at McKee – McKee Botanical
Garden, Vero Beach. Thousands of twinkling lights
light up the garden. 6-7:30 p.m. 794.0601
• The Nutcracker on the Indian River – Ballet Vero
Beach. Adapted for a setting on the Indian River
Lagoon. Vero Beach High School Performing Arts
Center, 8 p.m. 905.2651
Monday, Dec. 31
• The Nutcracker on the Indian River – Ballet Vero
Beach. Adapted for a setting on the Indian River
Lagoon. Vero Beach High School Performing Arts
Center, 8 p.m. 905.2651
• New Year’s Eve Party – Diamonds are Forever,
commemorating the 100 years of Vero Beach.
Party on 14th Avenue. Diamond Ball Drop, light
show, DJ, outdoor dance oor, reworks, food and
champagne bar. 8-11:30 p.m. 643.6782
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