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DECEMBER 2019
Monday, Dec. 30
HANUKKAH ENDS
Tuesday, Dec. 31
NEW YEAR'S EVE
• Capitol Steps – Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 5 and
8 p.m. 561.575.2223
JANUARY 2020
Wednesday, Jan. 1
NEW YEAR'S DAY
Friday, Jan. 3
• Cabaret – A.C.T. Studio Theatre, Stuart 8 p.m.
210.5373
Saturday, Jan. 4
• Home Show – Port St. Lucie Civic Center,
where you can find everything for your home
improvement projects and see the latest in
home and garden products. No time listed.
407.4488
• Art Show in the Gardens – Port St. Lucie
Botanical Gardens, Westmoreland. Fine
arts and crafts from the Treasure Coast and
beyond, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 337.1959
• McCartney Mania and the Academy
Orchestra Beatles Tribute – Lyric Theatre,
Stuart, 4 and 8 p.m. 286.7827
• Cabaret – A.C.T. Studio Theatre, Stuart 8 p.m.
210.5373
• “New Year, New Beach” clean-up – Meet
at St. Lucie County Aquarium, Fort Pierce for
Causeway Beach and Museum Pointe Park
clean-up. 8-10 a.m. 465.3271
Sunday, Jan. 5
• Home Show – Port St. Lucie Civic Center,
where you can find everything for your home
improvement projects and see the latest in
home and garden products. No time listed.
407.4488
• Art Show in the Gardens – Port St. Lucie
Botanical Gardens, Westmoreland. Fine
arts and crafts from the Treasure Coast and
beyond, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 337.1959
• Cabaret – A.C.T. Studio Theatre, Stuart 3 p.m.
210.5373
• Stars Sing Broadway – Space Coast Symphony
Orchestra, Waxlax Center, St. Edward's
school, Vero Beach. 231.5357
Tuesday, Jan. 7
• Atlantic Classical Orchestra Masterworks
Series Begins – Beethoven Symphony No. 1,
Rachmaninoff, Dvorak. Community Church of
Vero Beach. 7:30-9:30 p.m. 460.0851
• Thoroughly Modern Millie – The Roaring
‘20s. Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach, 7:30 p.m.
231.6990
• Oyster Discovery Day – See oysters filtering
lagoon water and learn how oyster reefs are
being restored. St. Lucie County Aquarium,
Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit,
Fort Pierce. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 462.3474
Wednesday, Jan. 8 – Sunday, Jan. 26
• Stickwork Sculpture Buildout – McKee
Botanical Garden, Vero Beach. Patrick
Dougherty returns to the garden to create a
new masterpiece with the help of volunteers.
In 2016 he and volunteers built three towers
from willow saplings harvested from a farm
in upstate New York. Call the garden for more
information. 794.0601
Wednesday, Jan. 8 to Sunday, Feb. 16
• Driving Force: Alfred Hair and the Florida
Highwaymen – The inspiring leadership
of Alfred Hair (1941-1970) is frequently
described as the catalyst that turned a sideline
into an enterprise for the original Highwaymen.
Explore the colorful beginnings of this
compelling story. A.E. Backus Museum and
Gallery, Fort Pierce. Closing reception Friday,
Feb. 14, 6-8 p.m. 465-0630
Wednesday, Jan. 8 to Wednesday March 11
• Korean War Film Series – Compilation of
PBS documentaries and Korean War-related
films. Blake Library, Stuart. Every Wednesday
through March 11. 10-11:30 a.m. 288.5400
Wednesday, Jan. 8
• Married to Broadway – Featuring the stars
of Les Miserables. Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m.
286.7827
• Thoroughly Modern Millie – The Roaring
’20s. Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach, 2 and
7:30 p.m. 231.6990
• Beach Dynamics – Hobe Sound National
Wildlife Refuge. A naturalist leads you on a
beachcombing adventure to find treasures
brought to our shores by ocean currents and
waves. Watch for wildlife, learn about natural
items washed ashore and pick up litter along
the way. Meet at North Beach Pavilion. For all
ages. 546.2067
• NEEMO 23: Simulating Space Exploration in
a Real-life Undersea Environment – A talk by
Shirley Pomponi, Harbor Branch Ocean Science
Lecture Series. Johnson Education Center,
4 and 7 p.m. 242.2506
Thursday, Jan. 9
• Cirquesco – Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m.
286.7827
• A Healthy Diet: What Do We Know and What
is Just Hype – Distinguished Lecture Series.
Sarah Booth, Ph.D. Indian River State College,
Mueller Campus, Richardson Center, Vero
Beach. 9:30-11:30 p.m. 226.2500; Chastain
Campus, Johnson Auditorium, Stuart, from
3-5 p.m. 419.5600
• Barefoot in the Park – Indian River State
College, McAlpin Theatre, 7 p.m. 462.4750
• Thoroughly Modern Millie – The Roaring
‘20s. Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach, 7:30 p.m.
231.6990
Friday, Jan. 10-Sunday, Jan. 12
• Stuart Boat Show – Largest boat show on
the Treasure Coast. Hundreds of boats in the
water and on land, from 12 to more than 80
feet. More than 200 vendors with marinerelated
products. Seminars, live music, food
and drinks. Old Dixie Highway, North Stuart.
954.522.5288
Friday, Jan. 10
• Barefoot in the Park – Indian River State
College, McAlpin Theatre, 7 p.m. 462.4750
• Evening Star – Hallstrom Planetarium,
Indian River State College, 6 and 7:30 p.m.
462.4750
• Top of the World: A Carpenters Tribute –
Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 461.4775
• Thoroughly Modern Millie – The Roaring
’20s. Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach, 8 p.m.
231.6990
• Cabaret – A.C.T. Studio Theatre, Stuart 8 p.m.
210.5373
Saturday, Jan. 11
• Treasure Coast History Festival – Presented
by Indian River Magazine, downtown Fort
Pierce. Hear tales of master landscape artist
A.E “Bean” Backus and learn about the ancient
Ais Indians who lived here. See historical reenactors,
go on a ghost tour, try the historical
trolley rides, enjoy rustic crafts and visit the
Old Florida Authors Alley. If you want, enjoy an
old-fashioned genuine Summerlin family fish
fry for $12. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 466.3346
• Nautical Flea Market – Port St. Lucie Botanical
Gardens, hosted by the PSL Anglers Club.
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 337.1959
• Barefoot in the Park – Indian River State College,
McAlpin Theatre, 2 and 7 p.m. 462.4750
• Cabaret – A.C.T. Studio Theatre, Stuart 3 and
8 p.m. 210.5373
• Home and Garden Show – Havert L. Fenn
Center, Fort Pierce. From custom-built tiki huts
and outdoor kitchens to raised garden beds
and organic gardens you’ll find fascinating
products that will start you dreaming. Learn
about solar energy and how to hurricaneproof
your home. 10 a.m. 462.1521
• Evening Star – Hallstrom Planetarium,
Indian River State College, 1 and 2:30 p.m.
462.4750
• We’ve Only Just Begun – Carpenters Remembered.
Emerson Center, Vero Beach. 7 p.m.
800.595.4849
• Wozzeck – Met Live HD at Majestic Theatre,
hosted by Vero Beach Opera, 12:55 p.m.
569.6993
• Rising Stars Vocal Competition Semi-finals –
Vero Beach Opera. Vero High Performing Arts
Center, 2-5 p.m. 569.6993
• The Righteous Brother with Bill Medley and
Bucky Heard – Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce,
8 p.m. 461.4775
• Finger-style guitarist Leo Kottke – Lyric
Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827
• Jensen Beach Fine Art and Craft Show –
downtown Jensen Beach, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
334.3444
• Thoroughly Modern Millie – The Roaring
‘20s. Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach, 2 and
8 p.m. 231.6990
• Vero Beach Winter Arts & Crafts Show –
Handcrafted items from 115 vendors. The
Home and Remodel Show takes place at the
same time. Indian River County Fairgrounds,
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Our Beautiful Lagoon Art Show – Sebastian
River Art Club’s Cultural Art Center, bird and
nature art show. 494.6306
Sunday, Jan. 12
• The Barber of Seville – Vero Beach Opera
at the Vero Beach High School Performing
Arts Center. Bribery, deception and disguise
abound as the mischievous Figaro helps
Count Almaviva win his true love. This is a fun
opera with memorable music and also a good
introduction to opera for young people. 3 p.m.
569.6993
• Jensen Beach Fine Art and Craft Show –
downtown Jensen Beach, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
334.3444
• Thoroughly Modern Millie – The Roaring
‘20s. Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach, 2 p.m.
231.6990
• Cabaret – A.C.T. Studio Theatre, Stuart 3 p.m.
210.5373
• Home and Garden Show – Havert L. Fenn
Center, Fort Pierce. From custom-built tiki huts
and outdoor kitchens to raised garden beds
and organic gardens you’ll find fascinating
products that will start you dreaming. Learn
about solar energy and how to hurricaneproof
your home. 10 a.m. 462.1521
• Vero Beach Winter Arts & Crafts Show
– Handcrafted items available from 115
vendors. The Home and Remodel Show takes
place at the same time. Indian River County
Fairgrounds, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. No phone
number provided.
Monday, Jan. 13
• The Making of the Documentary America’s
Amazon – John Nelson describes the process
in the theater at Elliott Museum, Stuart,
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Optional lunch with
speaker. RSVP to 225.1961
Tuesday, Jan. 14
• Steve Trash, Rockin’ Eco Hero – Trash can
make magic. Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m.
286.7827
• Chicago – Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
561.575.2223
• Doc Anna: Swamp Doctor of Florida with
Carrie Sue Ayvar – The inspiring story of Dr.
Anna Darrow, second woman licensed to
practice medicine in Florida. Emerson Center,
Vero Beach. 7 p.m. Free. 778.5249
• Jeff Rupert: Saxophone Extraordinaire –
Sunrise Black Box Theatre, Fort Pierce Jazz and
Blues Society, 8:45-10 p.m. 460.5299
• Rumrunners and Bootleggers on the
Treasure Coast – John M. Tichy helps the
audience discover the history of prohibition
in South Florida and tales of the outlaws who
smuggled. House of Refuge, Stuart, 10 a.m.
225.1875
• Thoroughly Modern Millie – The Roaring
‘20s. Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach, 7:30 p.m.
231.6990
Wednesday, Jan. 15
• Tribute to Motown and Beyond – by Sounds
of Soul at The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m.
286.7827
• Chicago – Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 2 and
7:30 p.m. 561.575.2223
• Always a Bridesmaid – Hilarious comedic
romp. Vero Beach Theatre Guild, 7:30 p.m.
562.8300
• Rumrunners and Bootleggers on the
Treasure Coast – John M. Tichy helps the
audience discover the history of prohibition
in South Florida and tales of the outlaws who
smuggled. House of Refuge, Stuart, 10 a.m.
225.1875
• South Florida PBS Changing Seas: Toxic
Waters – film screening and expert Q&A.
Harbor Branch Ocean Science Lecture Series.
Johnson Education Center, 4 and 7 p.m.
242.2506
• Marine Invertebrates: A Resource for Drug
Discovery – Dr. Peter McCarthy, research
professor at Harbor Branch. Smithsonian
Marine Ecosystems Exhibit at St. Lucie County
Aquarium, Fort Pierce. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
462.3474
Thursday, Jan. 16
• Always a Bridesmaid – Hilarious comedic
romp. Vero Beach Theatre Guild, 7:30 p.m.
562.8300
• The Producers – Unexpected twists and turns
end up with unexpected success. Barn Theatre,
Stuart. 8 p.m. 287.4884
• Thoroughly Modern Millie – The Roaring
‘20s. Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach, 2 and
7:30 p.m. 231.6990
• America’s Amazon: The Story of the St. Lucie
River – A documentary by noted conservationist
John Nelson. Lyric Theatre, Stuart,
7 p.m. 286.7827
Friday, Jan. 17
• Flower Show – Port St. Lucie Botanical
Gardens. Enjoy exquisitely beautiful flowers in >>