Volume 2 No. 32 |August 12, 2020 |
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ARTS NEWS
& PROFILES
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FLORIDA'S
TREASURE COAST & BEYOND
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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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In This Issue
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New Classes with Vero Beach Art Club
Centennial of 19th Amendment at Flagler Museum
SCSO's Drive-in Sweet Land of Liberty
Gender Bender with Central Florida Vocal Arts
Heathcote Needs a Few Good Men
Theaters Opening in Brevard
News from Area Arts Councils
Calls for Art
Bits & Pieces from Around the Area & Around the Web
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Notes from the Arts Blast desk:
Have you noticed yourself or friends doing things you might consider unusual behavior as social distancing and staying home drag on and on and on? You have? Yes, but can you top this?
I've known Larry Reisman ( TCPalm.com) for years, probably decades, but as a media colleague. A typical meeting might go like this:
Both: Hi, how ya doing?
Both: Great, thanks.
Me: Love reading your community column in the paper.
LR: You're doing a great job with Arts Blast.
Both: Thanks! Good to see you.
Last week, we ran into each other in the produce section at Publix. We caught up for a minute and then I felt compelled to tell him about a song I heard on a British TV series. River. But did I stop there? Oh, no. I actually tried to sing My Baby Loves to Dance, a disco number from the '70s, with as much footwork as I could muster. Larry laughed, but he recognized the song!
What goofy things have you been doing? Don't leave me hanging out there. I can't be the only one! Or can I?
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I'm a masker, one of the few ways I feel I can contribute to the fight against this virus. If you aren't one already, please consider joining me.
We'll get there, but we have to wait patiently and safely and remember that "there" might not be exactly the way we remember it. Nobody said it would be easy.
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Space Coast Symphony Wind Orchestra presents the second in the SCSO's series of drive-in concerts this weekend, Sweet Land of Liberty at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 14 at Pathway Church in Vero Beach and Saturday, August 15 at The Avenue Viera, 2261 Town Center Avenue, Melbourne. "The annual patriotic concert is filled with jaunty marches, anthems and American-inspired themes. Attendees are invited to wear red, white and blue in a show of patriotic solidarity."
Tickets for the drive-up concerts are $10 per person or $25 per carful of adults at spacecoastsymphony.org. Admission is free for ages 18 and under or with a student ID. Advance online ticket sales are encouraged, to help limit social interaction with parking attendants. For more information, call toll free to 855-252-7276 or visit SpaceCoastSymphony.org.
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August 13 at 6 pm on Facebook Live or via Zoom
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Legally Blonde The Musical JR.
Video Auditions Due: August 21, 2020
Recommended for Ages 8 and up
Please provide 32 measures of a pop or modern Broadway song in your video audition.
Rehearsals Begin: September 14, 2020 from 4:30-6:30pm via Zoom
The first few weeks of rehearsals will be conducted online via Zoom. When they shift to being in person, only cast members needed for a scene will be called to rehearsal to keep numbers lower to better ensure social distancing.
As part of this group, all students involved will perform Legally Blonde JR, the Junior Theatre Festival (JTF) Showcase show. If there is no JTF for 2021, the students will still do a showcase of the full show as they usually do. This Performance Troupe may also have opportunities to perform at Riverside Theatre events and also in the community, aligning with health and safety recommendations.
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St.Lucie Cultural Alliance's Featured Artist:
August 6, 2020 | St. Lucie Cultural Alliance | Artist Member Profile – Janet Bird Fuller Contributing Writer: Laura Louise Tingo
Janet Bird Fuller’s artistry is showcased in her magnificent, eclectic collection of steampunk mixed media and found object artist works. A second-generation artist from Fort Pierce, Fuller, surrounded by art at home, was already painting and cartooning at an early age. Her father, a police sketch artist, is credited for initially sparking and fostering Janet’s creative interest.
“He taught me a lot over the years,” Fuller said. “I used to paint and cartoon, but then I got bored, so I stopped for a while.”
Fuller recalls, without hesitation the year that her creativity was re-booted, when in 2011, while driving by a trash-heap, she saw, “…some interesting pieces,” and thought, “Now that would make great art.”
In 2012, Fuller realized her first professional exhibit and has been exhibiting ever since.
Fast-forward to present day, Fuller is exhibiting her diverse and dynamic collection of works
made from recyclable materials at the new Whirled Inc Gallery, 129 N. Second Street, in Fort Pierce.
“Janet’s artwork and my artwork go very well together,” said Fogle, artist and the owner and operator of Whirled Inc Gallery. “She has great work here and really is an incredible artist.” Read more here.
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New at the Lyric Theatre in Stuart
The Lyric Living Room Series was created to provide an intimate and up-close experience in the comfort and safety of home.
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The Lyric Living Room Series - Tuesday's Tempo@2 |
Pianist Lindsay Garritson is featured in a three-performance series presented by the Arts Council of Martin County and the Lyric theatre. The first recital was this week.
Garritson talked about bringing her music to the stage again. " Last May, I had a conversation with Kia Fontaine of the Lyric and Nancy Turrell of the Arts Council in which we brainstormed how we might bring some beautiful music to people in their homes. I had already been recording videos from my own home throughout April and May, and we thought sharing a few programs of great piano music from the Lyric could be a way to 'invite' people back to the concert hall. As a performing artist, I know I have missed live concerts dearly during these past several months, and I couldn't be happier or more grateful to share music from our beloved Lyric."
August 18th - Russian Classics 2 p.m.
Tchaikovsky Dumka
Rachmaninov Preludes
Vivaldi/Bach/Feinberg Concerto in A minor
August 25th - Music from the Americas! 2 p.m.
Gershwin/Wild The Man I Love
Ponce Scherzino Mexicano and Intermezzo
Nazareth: Odeon
Piazzolla Milonga del Angel
Novacek Piano Rag: Intoxication
From Kia Fontaine, executive director of the Lyric Theatre in Stuart:
We will get through this. It might take longer than we hope for, but I know that someday we’ll be creating those magical moments again…because the show must always go on!
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The show dates are January 2 and 3, 2021, but for artists and fine crafters, the date to remember is November 15, 2020. That's the deadline for artist applications for Art Show in the Gardens at Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, 2410 SE Westmoreland Blve., Port St. Lucie. |
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Albuquerque's Native American Hip-Hop Dance
Zydeco in Houston: Black Cowboys, Trail Rides & Creole Roots
San Francisco's Dance Crew Blends Tap and Mexican Footwork
Go-Go Music Inspired Street Dance in Washington, D.C.
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September through November 2020
Acrylic Decorative Painting with Theressa Prokop
Altered Books with Mary Segal
Creating w/Color Pencils with Kathryn Ramsey
Loose Abstract Figurative with Victoria Gomez Mayol
Mosaic Shards with Jeanne Hromco
Fun with Alcohol Inks with Keith Mills Photoshop for Artists with Michael Newman
The Limited Palette with Cathleen Hahn
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Still Time for the Tiny Art Challenge
August 15 is the deadline for entries in the Tiny Art Challenge, a collaboration with The Gilt Complex and Crescent in Stuart. It's open to all artists 16 and older in Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Okeechobee and Palm Beach counties. Get details from Katie Gianni at 772-463-0125 or katie@thegiltcomplex.com
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Dr. Marcos Daniel Flores is a piano performance graduate from The Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico B.M., The Eastman School of Music M. M., and Arizona State University where he received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree. Flores is an active performer as well as an experienced and inspirational piano teacher.
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From Marcos Flores: I’m proud to let you know that my piano student Becca Harrison will be a piano major at Florida State University starting this Fall. She’s extending an invitation for her Senior Recital which will also be live-streamed. I’ll be watching it from home and I encourage you to see her amazing musical talent and powerful spirit!
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From Becca Harrison:
Although it will be a bit more casual performance, I wanted to be able to show my gratitude and say goodbye to you and everybody who has supported me as I leave for college soon.
There will also be a mastered Youtube link that I should have within a day or two that may be better quality, if you would prefer the livestream.
I would love to see you there, or have you be able to watch online!
Thank you so much! Becca Harrison.
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Updates from the St. Lucie Cultural Alliance!
Deadline extended to August 16!
Call for Junior Art
To all K-12 and college students: Deadline for entries in the St. Lucie Cultural Alliance Young Hearts to Arts contest has been extended to August 16.
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The bonsai trees were moved from their pedestals to the ground when we were expecting tropical Storm or Hurricane Isaias. Now that it is behind us we need help moving the trees back up on to their pedestals. If you are ready, willing and able to help on WED 8/19 at 10am - we could sure use your help!
Thank you for supporting Heathcote Botanical Gardens!
Heathcote Botanical Gardens is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
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For updates on gallery openings and classes in Melbourne and surrounding Brevard County, check the Brevard Cultural Alliance website and individual gallery social media.
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Aesop and Other Fables is the exhibit at Fifth Avenue Art Gallery through Aug. 29.
Also through the 29th, Eau Gallery features "Celebrating Abstracts."
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Call for Art from BCA:
Brevard Cultural Alliance is requesting submissions of art for its September magazine cover. Theme: Current pandemic. Contact lynne.brezina@artsbrevard.org for details. Deadline Aug. 14.
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Florida & Beyond, art by Kathie Benson, is set to open on August 31, 2020, at Fifth Avenue Art Gallery. There will be a First Friday Opening Reception to meet the artist and mingle with the gallery members on September 4, from 5:30-8:30 pm.
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Animal Nature: Recent Works by Linda Mitchell opens at the Foosaner Art Museum in Melbourne Aug. 8, on view through Oct. 24. Hours Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Foosaner Art Museum, 1463 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32935
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Riding the Wave will be on exhibit in the Atrium of the Airport August through December 2020
This display captures Florida’s Surf Culture, showcasing the artwork created by our local artists. There you will find a Bronze Sculpture of Internationally Famous Kelly Slater created by Natasha Drazich. Other artists include Jeff Buthker, Kevin Cook, Terrance Cope, Erin Cox, David Cruey, Brad Fowler, Rene Griffith, Jamie MacKenzie, Annette Schetzen, Waterworks Group, and two pieces on Loan from The Florida Surf Museum of Cocoa Beach.
Melbourne International Airport, One Terminal Parkway, Melbourne.
Curated and installed through the Brevard Cultural Alliance Art in Public Places Exhibit Program.
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From The Henegar:
RE-OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT
With the safety of our patrons and cast as a priority, we have decided to delay our theatre’s re-opening of GREASE until October due to current COVID-19 conditions. The new dates for GREASE are Oct 23 – Nov 8. Ticket holders will receive an email with details.
Additionally, we have made schedule changes to our 2020-2021 Season.
ELF: Nov 27 – Dec 20
Godspell: Jan 15 – Jan 31
La Cage: Feb 19 – Mar 7
The Irish Curse: Mar 12 – Mar 21
Mary Poppins: Apr 2 – Apr 18
Hedwig: Apr 23 – Apr 25
The Full Monty: May 7 – May 23
The planned production of ROCKY HORROR in November has been cancelled.
We know this delay is disappointing but also understand that many of our patrons are not comfortable attending theatre right now. When the time is right, we will be excited to get back to producing the art and entertainment that we all love!
Thank you for your patience! Stay safe!
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August 13 at 6 pm on Facebook Live or via Zoom
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Call for Central Florida Artists from Polk Museum of Art:
Hindsight 2020 will showcase art produced since March 2020 and that represents a diverse spectrum of perspectives, ideas, and reflections upon the past five months of our lives. Submissions should be related but not limited to the COVID-19 pandemic, experiences in isolation, social justice, the Black Lives Matter movement, and any other aspect of this novel 21st century moment.
The eligible counties are Hillsborough, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Pinellas, Polk, and Seminole. Deadline to apply is August 31 at 5 p.m.
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From Central Florida Vocal Arts:
Join local favorites, Desiree Montes, Morgan Davis Peckels, Jacob Pence, David Bracamonte, Sarah Stead and Bryan Hayes along with Space Coast Symphony Orchestra as they perform your favorite selections from musical theater and opera. In being true to our fashion, all pieces will be performed by voices of the opposite gendered vocal range. Pro tip - you have to hear Un Bel Di performed by a tenor voice!
Tickets are ONLY $10; what a simple way to support the arts and enjoy an amazing date night from home! Interactive premieres will take place August 28th and 29th on YouTube Live but you can watch whenever you like after those dates. Finally, your social calendar has space for us.
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Arts Council of Martin County updates from Executive Director Nancy Turrell:
"Our plans involve getting back in the Court House Cultural Center in late August, preparing for “Art Out of the Closet” for late September, and then hosting the 35th Annual All Florida Juried Show in October. We are excited to get the gallery space back open and available, with certain restrictions and attention to CDC recommendations, to the public."
Deadline to apply: October 1, 2020
The Arts Foundation for Martin County invites artists to apply to be an exhibitor at our 34th annual ArtsFest on February 20 & 21, 2021 in beautiful Memorial Park in Downtown Stuart. ArtsFest Stuart has been chosen annually as a Southeast Tourism Society "Top 20 Event" since 2016!
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Deadline to apply: August 19, 2020
The Arts Council of Martin County, Florida invites artists residing in Florida to participate in its 30th Annual All Florida Juried Arts Show. Selected works will be exhibited at the Court House Cultural Center from Tuesday, October 13 through Saturday, December 12, 2020.
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From the Cultural Council for PalmBeach County: |
Although the Cultural Council's building remains closed to the public, the Council is now offering free Virtual Summer Programs, running through September on its Facebook & Instagram channels and website. To view the artwork up close, access artist interviews and more, please follow the Council (@palmbeachculture) or visit
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From the Flagler Museum in Palm Beach:
The virtual lecture will broadcast live from the Flagler Museum via Facebook Live as well as Vimeo Livestream. A recording of the lecture will be available for viewing immediately following the hour-long lecture on the Museum's Livestream page. Visit the Museum's website at www.flaglermuseum.us/programs/special-lectures for instructions to access the Livestream broadcast and recording. Facebook users who wish to watch via Facebook Live should "like" or "follow" the Flagler Museum on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FlaglerMuseum in order to participate. Dr. Neuman will be answering questions posed by Facebook Live participants at the conclusion of her lecture.
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FINAL CONCERT
Community Arts Program (CAP)
2020 VIRTUAL Summer Concert Series
7:30 p.m. (EST)
EVERY Thursday through August 13
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From Frost School of Music at University of Miami: |
Friday Nights @Frost Aug. 14, 7:30 p.m.
Ensemble Ibis
Experience the music of MacArthur Fellow composer, musicologist, and trombonist George Lewis, the 2020 Frost Distinguished Composer-in-Residence as well as other contemporary works performed by the Ensemble Ibis
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Mozart Online Lecture Series
on Zoom
This series continues in the tradition and style of Frank Cooper's popular Frost Lecture Series.
Join us online via Zoom for three lectures on Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (September 3, 10, 17, 2020, 7.30–8.30 p.m. EDT). The talks will explore multiple facets of the composer and how he has been understood (and misunderstood) from his time to ours. We will discuss the tension between demonic darkness and angelic light in his music, his comical side, and how various myths and legends have contributed to his enduring iconic status.
Presenter: Matteo Magarotto, Lecturer in Musicology, University of Miami Frost School of Music.
Use discount code ICON to receive $5 off per ticket when you buy more than one ticket for each lecture!
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Sarasota County’s Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library is the first of four Florida Humanities sponsored partners to host the traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibit Voices and Votes: Democracy in America. The exhibit will be on view for the public at the library, located at 2801 Newtown Blvd., Sarasota from Aug. 15 to Oct. 10, 2020.Sarasota County’s Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library is the first of four Florida Humanities sponsored partners to host the traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibit Voices and Votes: Democracy in America. The exhibit will be on view for the public at the library, located at 2801 Newtown Blvd., Sarasota from Aug. 15 to Oct. 10, 2020.
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Tuesday morning on the Indian River - Julie Lounibos
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art's long-awaited 150th anniversary exhibition is almost upon us.
The show “concentrates on what we considered transformative moments that changed the DNA of the museum”
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From Playbill.com:
The Metropolitan Opera's free streams are available starting at 7:30 PM ET each night at MetOpera.org for 23 hours each (though the Bohème stream will end at noon August 16).
August 12: Verdi’s Rigoletto
Starring Christiane Eda-Pierre, Isola Jones, Luciano Pavarotti, Louis Quilico, and Ara Berberian, conducted by James Levine. Originally broadcast December 15, 1981.
August 13: Puccini’s Turandot
Starring Nina Stemme, Anita Hartig, Marco Berti, and Alexander Tsymbalyuk, conducted by Paolo Carignani. Originally broadcast January 30, 2016.
August 14: Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde
Starring Deborah Voigt, Michelle DeYoung, Robert Dean Smith, and Matti Salminen, conducted by James Levine. Originally broadcast March 22, 2008.
August 15: Puccini’s La Bohème
Starring Kristine Opolais, Susanna Phillips, Vittorio Grigolo, Massimo Cavalletti, Patrick Carfizzi, and Oren Gradus, conducted by Stefano Ranzani. Originally broadcast April 5, 2014.
August 16: Verdi’s Luisa Miller
Starring Renata Scotto, Plácido Domingo, Sherrill Milnes, Bonaldo Giaiotti, and James Morris, conducted by James Levine. Originally broadcast January 20, 1979.
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Hosted by perennial Tanglewood favorite James Taylor, The Best of Tanglewood on Parade—a video stream of highlights from past Tanglewood on Parade concerts—features the Boston Symphony, Boston Pops, and Tanglewood Music Center orchestras, as well as the Tanglewood Festival Chorus and Boston Symphony Children’s Choir, in selections led by conductors Andris Nelsons, Keith Lockhart, John Williams, James Burton, and Seiji Ozawa. The free program is available online on Tuesday, August 18 at 8 p.m. at www.tanglewood.org, and can be viewed through Tuesday, August 25.
One of Tanglewood’s most beloved traditions, Tanglewood on Parade (TOP) dates back to 1940, when BSO Music Director Serge Koussevitzky organized an "Allied Relief Fund Benefit." This typically day-long event has included performances by students of the Berkshire Music Center (now Tanglewood Music Center) featuring chamber music, orchestral music, brass fanfares, opera scenes, and choral works, culminating with a gala concert in the Shed with the Boston Symphony, Boston Pops, and Tanglewood Music Center orchestras. In 1946, following WWII, the benefit was renamed Tanglewood on Parade and has become an annual celebration of and a fundraiser to support the activities of the Music Center.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW COMPLETE TANGLEWOOD 2020 ONLINE FESTIVAL SCHEDULE, July 1-August 23, 2020
An innovative and diverse program of chamber music and solo works.
Available online 8PM: Wednesday, August 12 – August 19 $8
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From the BBC:
Diana the musical will be streamed on Netflix next year before it makes its official Broadway debut.
This is an unprecedented move for the entertainment industry which is dealing with coronavirus restrictions.
Broadway theatres remain closed during the pandemic and may not reopen this year, according to experts.
The musical, based on the life story of Princess Diana, is now not scheduled to open on Broadway until 25 May next year.
A filmed version of the musical, featuring the original Broadway cast, will be made without an audience in New York. Neftlix hasn't given a date for when this will be streamed on its site.
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