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Volume 5 No. 47 | December 15, 2023 | |
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Every year at about this time I ask myself how I managed to get to ten days before Christmas with nothing done for the holiday season. I never have an answer, so I guess I should take some pride in being consistent. I know I'm not alone but I also know friends who had their Christmas cards in the email before Thanksgiving. This year I haven't even made my lists yet! I know there's a trip to House of Meats soon for my kalalloo ingredients. I wonder if I could tie that in to a stop at the Fort Pierce Saturday morning farmers market and a visit to the Backus Museum & Gallery. Hmmmmm ... .
This Arts Blast offers plenty of things to do but there are even more stacked up in my inbox to add to the Arts Blast calendar at willimiller.com. Keep checking in and take some time to relax and enjoy the season. I'd love to hear what you're doing for the rest of the year.
Willi
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In This Issue
Vero Beach Museum of Art's Art After Dark
Nutcracker on the Indian River
Ellen Gillette's New Book
Suntree Pipe Organ Christmas Concert
Vero Beach Theatre Guild's Tinsel and Tidings
12 Gifts & Nature-Inspired Art at ELC
Backstage Access at Riverside
Children's Museum Winter Day Camp
Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society
Jolly Days at Brevard Zoo
Cantatas for Christmas
Rainy Day in Delray Beach? Plus - Tree Giveaway Postponed
BUT Not in Indian River County! Scroll down
And More ...!
Scroll down for a load of entries from the Arts Blast online calendar.
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The Vero Beach Museum of Art is hosting its third Art After Dark outdoor digital art exhibition, with an expanded list of eighteen new global artworks from several countries. The exhibition will be FREE to all visitors and on view during the evenings of December 15th and 16th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
Brett Phares, lead curator of Art After Dark, worked with the Museum team to arrive at the final selection of international artists whose original works celebrate digital art in its many possibilities. Each night will feature the same artwork but different works from last year’s event, utilizing the latest technologies projected onto the iconic white walls of the VBMA.
Outdoor projection art or digital art celebrates the possibilities found at the convergence of art and architecture. Artworks include illustration, experimental film, motion graphics, and large-scale digital video projection with sound.
Food Trucks will be onsite, offering food and refreshments for purchase and a cash bar. Bring your own lawn chairs/blankets. www.vbmuseum.org
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Playtime in the Park CANCELLED! | | |
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Because of the inclement weather anticipated this weekend, Riverside Theatre has cancelled the December 16 Playtime in the Park.
The fun family Playtimes will resume in January.
See the Ballet Vero Beach Nutcracker on the Indian River at the VBHS Performing Arts Center December 29 and 30.
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Nutcracker on the Indian River
Make it Part of Your Family's Holiday Tradition
December 30, 2 & 7:30 p.m.
Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center
Nutcracker For All
December 29, 7:30 p.m.
Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center
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From Adam Schnell, artistic director and CEO at Ballet Vero Beach:
We strive to bring you the best quality and experience in professional dance at every performance. In addition to our full cast of professional dancers and a cast of local student dancers, this year's production of Nutcracker on the Indian River includes spectacular new scenery for Grand Central Station and updated special effects.
Our new growing Christmas tree has 2,400 light bulbs and uses ornaments and elements from the old tree, tying in tradition and innovation. Tickets: www.balletverobeach.org
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Celebrate the season with Tinsel and Tidings at the Vero Beach Theatre Guild. Immerse yourself in the holiday magic with captivating performances featuring your favorites and special performances from dynamic community groups. No two shows will be alike.
The music offered includes songs from Polar Express, standards like White Christmas and Santa Baby, the popular Parody of 12 Days of Christmas, and more.
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FRIDAY 7:30 p.m.
12/15- Storm Grove Middle Orchestra
Storm Grove Middle Choir Bela Voce
Suzy Reiser piano students
United Ballet Academy
Storm Grove Middle Drama
SATURDAY MATINEE 2 p.m.
12/16 - IRCHS Drama
United Ballet Academy
SATURDAY 7:30 p.m.
12/16 - Mini Musical Class
United Ballet Academy
The Foxley Family
SUNDAY MATINEE 2 p.m.
12/17 Matinee- Rhythm & Soul Dance Company
United Ballet Academy
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A Christmas Celebration at Suntree
Ready for a refreshing midday break? The 36-rank pipe organ at Advent Lutheran Church in Suntree will swell during A Christmas Celebration on Wednesday, December 20th -- a noon "mini concert" at 7550 North Wickham Road. Organist Lori Jahn will play the A.E. Schlueter organ of 2,196 pipes, performing glorious Advent and Christmas music for the holiday season. Lending their talents will be the Advent Choir, a handbell ensemble and musicians on piano and cello. The festive mini-concert will conclude with an audience "sing along" of Christmas carols. The concert will be followed by seasonal refreshments in the narthex for attendees. A Christmas Celebration is free to the public with no tickets required. For more information, visit AdventBrevard.org or call 321-259-8515.
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Are you looking for unique and meaningful gift ideas? The Environmental Learning Center has 12 gifts that are perfect for anyone on your list. From plaques to planks, from scholarships to memberships and so much more, each gift gives back to the community by supporting the ELC’s important mission of environmental education. | |
The Nature Inspired Art Series continues at the Environmental Learning Center.
“The Magic of Trees” with five artists showing is on exhibit until Friday, December 29th. Judy Burgarella, Ella Chabot, Cynthia Colella, Camy De Mario and Scott Kelly will host a Closing Reception on Friday, December 29th 5:30 -7:30 PM for visitors to take one last look.
www.discoverelc.org
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Friends of Contemporary Art to Offer Special Group Exhibition
A Vero Beach association of professional artists, collectors, and patrons will hold its second annual holiday exhibition at the Environmental Learning Center from January 5 to February 5, 2024. This show is sponsored by Friends of Contemporary Art, also known as FOCA, and will feature works by 32 prominent local painters and photographers. Visitors can meet the artists at an Opening Reception from 4:30 to 6:30 PM on Friday, January 5th.
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“Because Vero Beach has such a lively art scene,” says FOCA President Sharon Theobald, “it has attracted more than its share of art talent and this show represents some of the very best of it.” Included will be works by: Maciek von Ato, Aric Attas, Rita Barone, Mary Garvey Beda, Lila Blakeslee, Ann Chwatsky, Hank Feeley, Ellen Fischer, Mary Gallatin, Elise Geary, Xaque Gruber, Susan Hale, Jill Kerwick, Barbara Krupp, Shotsi Cain Lajoie, Barbara Landry, Joanne Limoges, Lou Ann Lindsay, Madeline Long, Gustav Miller, Janvier Miller, George Pillorgé, Suzanne Roff, Barbara Rowles, Kate Russum, Timothy J. Sanchez, Dorothy Napp Schindel, Cree Scudder, Ann Starkey, Allan Teger, Emily Tremml, Janet Kipp Tribus and Stuart Carr Weismiller. Further information about the exhibition and FOCA is available at Home (focavb.com).
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Hank Feeley
“The Promised Land”
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Xaque Gruber
“The Wonder of Birds”
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December at Community Church of Vero Beach
Dec. 21 Poetry & Organ Series with Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland, Christmas Poetry from around the world.
Dec. 24 Candlelight Services with Choir and Orchestra at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
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Professor Pennygoode’s Mighty Flea Circus
At The Elliott Museum Dec. 17, 7 p.m.
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Ellen Gillette's Peace
Peace in Yona Valley continues the story of the four Calvert sisters and their father and friends. Ruby Calvert lies in a coma after a terrible accident, where she becomes the unwitting victim of an unspeakable plot. As her father struggles with knowing what is the best thing to do for his daughter, her sisters deal with challenges in their own lives.
Peace in Yona Valley follows Love in Yona Valley and Joy in Yona Valley. Suitable for teen readers and adults, the series is faith-based.
Ellen Gillette is the author of 11 books in various genres, under the pen name Emily Sharpe. She lives in Fort Pierce and is available to speak to groups.
The third in Gillette's inspirational romance series is now available on Amazon, Barnes& Noble, and from her publisher, Pen It Publications.
www.ellenandemily.com, ellengillette22@gmail.com.
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Backstage Access is Back at Riverside Theatre
The popular Backstage Access classes return for the 2023-2024 season. These series of adult courses take a closer look at the professional productions being presented at Riverside. For the new season, classes have been added on the intricacies of producing theater from a business aspect.
Kevin Quillinan, Director of Theatre Education, will lead the classes that are production oriented and Jon R. Moses, Managing Director/COO, will lead the classes that focus on the business aspects of Riverside’s productions.
Backstage Access classes are part lecture, part seminar, part participation, and part discussion.
Jersey Boys – This class will focus on the impact Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons had on the radio and the music industry.
Course Dates: Meets Thursdays 10am to 12noon (December 21, 28 & January 4)
Tuition for each two or three-week class is $75. Class sizes are limited. Call the Box Office for details, 772-231-6990 or go to the website, www.riversidetheatre.com.
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Garden Club of Indian River County
The 2023 Christmas ornament offered by the Garden Club of Indian River County is a limited edition, gift-boxed collector's item made available in limited numbers every year.
Proceeds from the sale of the ornaments help fund the club’s local scholarships and community outreach programs, aimed at enhancing, preserving, and beautifying the landscape of Indian River County.
A full list of this year’s vendors is listed at
https://www.gardenclubofirc.org/ornaments/places-to-purchase/
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The Brevard Symphony Orchestra Matinee Series 2:00 p.m. concerts are three for the price of one! This season's Matinee Series includes Symphonic Dances with United Ballet Theatre, Celebrating 100 Years of Rhapsody in Blue with pianist Jeffrey Biegel, and Musical Pictures with violinist Paul Huang.
To purchase a Matinee Series subscription, call (321) 345-5052.
Learn more about the Matinee Series here!
Tickets for the BSO Dream Drawing fundraising event are available online, along with the catalogue.
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Rainy/Gloomy Weekend Ahead?
Get Information For Rainy Day Activities At
The Delray Beach Visitor Information Center
December 15th - December 17th
2 South Ocean Boulevard, Delray Beach, FL 33483
The Delray Beach Information Center stands as the go-to hub for residents and visitors seeking a wealth of knowledge about this vibrant coastal community. Nestled in the heart of Delray Beach, this center serves as a valuable resource for those looking to make the most of their time, especially when unexpected rain clouds roll in. With a dedicated focus on ensuring a positive experience for all, the center excels in providing comprehensive information on a myriad of rainy day activities. From cozy art galleries and charming cafes to indoor entertainment venues, the Delray Beach Information Center guides individuals to discover the hidden gems that make rainy days in Delray Beach just as delightful as its sunny ones. Whether you're a local seeking new adventures or a tourist exploring the area, the center proves indispensable in turning a rainy day into an opportunity for unique and enjoyable experiences in Delray Beach.
VISIT The WEBSITE
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The A.E. Backus Museum is pleased to present an important exhibition that explores the close friendship between artist “Bean” Backus and publishing magnate “Kip” Kiplinger. The exhibition, Kindred Spirits: Paintings & Letters from the Kiplinger Family Collection, will be on view through January 7, 2024 at the museum.
The holiday sale continues in the gift shop!
https://www.backusmuseum.org/2023-2024
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CULTURAL COUNCIL OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY Has Moved!
New address:
2400 15th Avenue,
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Click here to download the 2023-2024 Cultural Arts Guide
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JOLLY DAYS AT BREVARD ZOO
December 22 & 23, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Put on your jingle bells and head to the Zoo for a flurry of festive fun! Enjoy a blizzard of activities, music and watch the animals “unwrap” holiday treats! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for photos on both days.
All Jolly Days activities are included with general Zoo admission.
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Indian River County
EVENTS:
Dec. 14, 15, 16 @ 5:30-8:30 p.m. - WinterGreen Night Lights at ELC
Dec. 15-16 - Art After Dark at VB Museum of Art - Outdoors at the Museum
Dec. 15 & 16 – 6 & 8 p.m. - Comedy Zone at Riverside Theatre
Dec. 15-17, Dec. 19-22, Dec. 28-30, 6-8 p.m. - Festival of Lights at McKee Botanical Garden
Dec. 15, 16 & 17 - Tinsel and Tidings: A Community Concert at Vero Beach Theatre Guild
Dec. 16, 4 & 7 p.m. - Handel's Messiah at First Baptist Church of Vero Beach
Dec. 16, Indian River Boat Parade - staging @ 6, start @ 6:30
Dec. 17, 9:30 & 11 a.m. - Ceremony of Candles at First Presbyterian Church, VB
Dec. 21, 28 & Jan. 4 – Jersey Boys Backstage Access Classes at Riverside
Dec. 21 - Poetry & Organ Series with Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland and Christmas poetry from around the world at Community Church of Vero Beach
Dec. 24, 7 and 9 p.m. - Candlelight services with choir and orchestra at Community Church of Vero Beach
Dec. 29 & 30, 5:30 p.m. - Live in the Loop Music Bands at Riverside Theatre
Dec. 29, 7:30 p.m. - Nutcracker for All, Ballet Vero Beach at VBHS
Dec. 30, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. - Nutcracker on the Indian River, Ballet Vero Beach at VBHS
ONGOING:
Through Dec. 15 - Holiday Treasures on exhibit at Vero Beach Art Club Gallery & Marketplace, 14th Ave.
Through Dec. 29 - Fall Art Show at The Galleries at First Pres - Tony Caruso, Karin Delagi, Joseph Wade
Through Dec. 29 - Nature-Inspired Art Show at Environmental Learning Center - The Magic of Trees
Through Dec. 29 - Deborah Gooch Memorial Retrospective at Center for Spiritual Care, 1550 24th St., VB
Through Dec. 30 - M.C. Escher: Infinite Variations at VB Museum of Art
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St. Lucie County
EVENTS:
Dec. 15, 7 p.m. - Sounds of the Season at Sunrise Theatre - free community concert
Dec. 21 – Christmas with the Ricardos at Sunrise Theatre
Dec. 27 – Cinderella - State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine at Sunrise Theatre
Jan. 11, 7:30 p.m. – Reza – Edge of Illusion at Sunrise
Jan. 12, 8 p.m. – Jay Leno at Sunrise
ONGOING:
Through Jan. 7 - Kindred Spirits: Paintings & Letters from the Kiplinger Family Collection at A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery
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Martin County
EVENTS:
Dec. 15-17 - The Rhythm Chicks in a fundraising concert for the Barn Theatre
Dec 15-17 – Florida Arts & Dance Company’s The Nutcracker at Lyric Theatre
Dec. 20, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. - Matt Stone as Elvis: A Christmas Show at A.C.T. Studio Theatre
Dec. 21-23 – Nutcracker – St. Lucie Ballet at Lyric
Dec. 30 – Pure Zeppelin Experience at Lyric
Dec. 31, 7 p.m. - New Year’s Gala & Concert – Indian River Pops Orchestra with Terry Barber at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
ONGOING:
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
Fridays, 2 p.m. - Guided Nature Walks at Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Thursdays, 6-9:30 p.m. - Jammin’ Jensen on Jensen Beach Boulevard
Every Tuesday at The Elliott: Tim Kyle Carpenter's Open Jam Session
Tuesdays - 4-7 p.m. - Cruising at the Beach – Elliott Museum
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VOLUNTEERS
Ballet Vero Beach is looking for energetic and outgoing individuals to help us promote the art of dance as a universal language in our community and beyond.
VOLUNTEER TO ASSIST IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS
GUEST SERVICES
BOUTIQUE SALES
SPECIAL EVENTS
ADMIN SUPPORT
PUBLICITY
Ballet Vero Beach Volunteers receive FREE tickets, merchandise, and the opportunity to attend volunteer thank you events.
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Brevard County
EVENTS:
Dec 16: Downtown Melbourne Tree Lighting & Candlelight Shopping, Historic Downtown Melbourne
Dec. 14-17 – Glad Tidings a Holiday Spectacular at Heneger Center
Dec. 15-17 – The Galmont Ballet’s The Nutcracker at Cocoa Village Playhouse
Dec 15: Holiday Bike Parade in Historic Cocoa Village
Dec 15: We Need A Little Christmas Concert, Indialantic Chamber Singers, Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Palm Bay
Dec 15-22: A Tuna Christmas, Titusville Playhouse
Dec 15-22: Shuler Stage: Who’s Holiday!, Titusville Playhouse
Dec 16: Downtown Melbourne Tree Lighting & Candlelight Shopping, Historic Downtown Melbourne
Dec. 16, 8 p.m. - Classic Albums Live – The Lithium Experience at King Center
Dec 17: Holiday Concert at The Avenue, Melbourne Municipal Band
Dec. 17, 3 p.m. - A Christmas Banquet concert by Space Coast Flute Orchestra at Suntree United Methodist Church MLB
December 19-20: STARS Holiday Spectacular, Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse
Dec 20 & 21: Pajammin’ Holidays Concert, Melbourne Community Orchestra, Melbourne Auditorium
Dec. 21 – Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland at King Center
December 22: Film: It’s A Wonderful Life, Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse
Dec. 22 & 23, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Jolly Days at Brevard Zoo
Dec 24: Surfing Santas, Behind Coconuts, Cocoa Beach, SurfingSantas.org
Dec. 30 – Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs - State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine at King Center
Dec 31: Rock & Roll Revue New Year’s Eve Gala & Dance, Melbourne Municipal Band, Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place
ONGOING:
Through Dec 17: The Candy Cane Caper: The Reindeer Who Knew Too Much, Surfside Players, Cocoa Beach
Through Dec. 17 - Senior Florida Resident Special at Brevard Zoo. Must present a state-issued photo ID or utility bill with address and matching photo ID.
Through Dec. 24: Holly Jolly Holiday, Melbourne Civic Theatre, Downtown Melbourne
Through Dec. 31- Jingle All the Way 41st Annual Holiday Craft Show at Fifth Avenue Art Gallery
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Palm Beach County
EVENTS:
Dec. 7-16 - Deck the Walls at Lighthouse ArtCenter
Dec. 17 – Itzhak Perlman at Kravis
Dec. 19-23, times vary – Holiday Evening Tours at Flagler Museum (Space is limited)
Dec. 19-24 – Bettlejuice at Kravis
Dec. 28-30 – Miami City Ballet’s The Nutcracker at Kravis
Dec. 29 & 30 – Carlos Mencia – Palm Beach Improve at Kravis
Dec. 31, 5 p.m. & 8 p.m. - Abbamania at Maltz Jupiter Theatre
Dec. 31, 7 p.m. – Fortune Feimster: Live Laugh Love! at Kravis
ONGOING:
Fridays and Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. - Garden Sculpture Tours at the Norton
Thursdays 6-9 p.m. - Clematis by Night
Every Friday, 5-10 p.m. - ART AFTER DARK at the Norton
Through Dec. 26, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. - Oscillation interactive art display at Kravis
Through Jan. 6 - BEATITUDE: The Beat Attitude - Photographs by Joey Tranchina at Palm Beach Photographic Centre
Through Jan. 13 - Exhibition: Whimsy & Wonder at Cultural Council for Palm Beach County
Through Jan. 28 - Scenes of New York City from the Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld Collection at The Society of the Four Arts, PB
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Beyond the Treasure Coast
EVENTS:
Dec. 15 - Daniel O'Donnell at Van Wezel
Dec. 15, 10 a.m. - DRUMBEAT at Bok Tower
Dec. 15 - Winter Festival, Margate
Dec. 16 - Winter Outdoor Market, Williston
Dec. 16, 1 p.m. - Docent-led tour at Polk Museum of Art
Dec. 16 - Winterfest Boat Parade - Fort Lauderdale
Dec. 16 - The Illusionists: Magic of the Holidays at Van Wezel
Dec. 16, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. - Cowboy Christmas at Immokalee Pioneer Museum
Dec. 17 - Wheel of Fortune LIVE! at Van Wezel
Dec. 21 – Celtic Angels at Van Wezel
Dec. 23 – Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland at Van Wezel
Dec. 26 – Jan 3., 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. - A Pioneer Christmas at Marco Island Historical Museum
Dec. 28 – Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Van Wezel
Dec. 30 – Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert at Van Wezel
ONGOING:
Every Saturday 1 p.m. - Saturday Exhibition Highlight Tours at Rollins Museum of Art, Winter Park
Live carillon concerts Thursday - Sunday, 1 & 3 p.m. - Bok Tower Gardens.
Through Dec. 24 - Pensacola Winterfest
Through Jan. 1 - Carola Bravo: New Monuments 2023 at The Bass
Through Jan. 4 – Crazy For You at Asolo Repertory
Through Jan. 6 - A Cottage Christmas - Collier Museum at Government Center
Through Jan. 14 – Little Shop of Horrors at Florida Studio Theatre
Through April 14 -The Nature of Art at MFA St. Pete
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