Volume 2 No. 24 |May 26, 2020
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ARTS NEWS
& PROFILES
FROM
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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A Look at Community Theatre
Aya Fiber Studio, Sponsored By ...
Catching Up with Camy DeMario
Gardens Reopening
Coming Soon: The Return of On the Calendar
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Get Updates on Willi Miller's Arts Blast Facebook Page
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Nifty Shared Links on Willi Miller's Arts Blast Just for Fun
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“You have to remember, if you’re not doing things in your life that give you goose bumps, you’re doing it wrong.”
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Timi Bauscher
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Help someone in the arts while supporting Arts Blast.
Arts Blast is a free, arts-dedicated publication that, not surprisingly, has made the COVID-19 hit list. A reader asked how to help a
nd, in true Arts Blast spirit, a plan was hatched.
Each $50 donor gets to suggest an artist, musician, writer, or gallery for a feature story in Arts Blast! Donors may be named or anonymous, your choice. Pay options are check and Paypal.
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Aya Fiber Studio
Sponsored by Suzanne Connors
In a typical year, more than 500 students come from all corners of the country to learn about textile art at Aya Fiber Studio, a Port Salerno Fish House Art Center presence since 2015.
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Aya Fiber Studio is all about nature and tradition. A course list usually would include natural dyeing, botanical prints, indigo and shibori workshops, advance shibori stitching techniques, and marbling on silk. For Connors, utilizing “traditional ways handed down through generations while adopting sustainable practices” is paramount. Students create one-of-a-kind shibori fabrics hand-dyed with indigo, then turn them into unique wearable art, accessories, and home fashions. All the sewing is done by the student artists. Those classes will return, but for right now, the view is a bit different.
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A pandemic might turn plans topsy-turvy for many, but artist entrepreneurs like Connors are calling on their creativity to salvage businesses and improvise! With the gradual loosening of restrictions, Connors has begun opening the doors for Open Studios with guidelines to keep students and staff safe. “I am doing small classes less than 6 students (1 per table) by appointment and holding open studio time with 1 person to a table. Open studio time must be pre-reserved so we don’t end up with too many students. These are not classes. Participants must provide their own supplies and materials. You must have taken an indigo class prior to use the indigo vat.”
Dyes and supplies will be available for purchase. The detailed set of rules is online.
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Also online are indigo kits assembled for homebound fiber artists. They include indigo dye, a reducing agent, a pair of gloves, soda ash, and instruction sheets. Kits are packaged in an indigo dyed shibori bag.
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Calendar Entries
As calendars are coming to life again, Arts Blast will begin listing events. Basic calendar listings, as always, are free but MUST be submitted in the requested format. You may include one low-res photo with caption and identification for possible use in Arts Blast. Send calendar listings to willi@willimiller.com
one week before publication. An eblast graphic page (Constant Contact, etc.) is not acceptable for the Arts Blast calendar. To advertise an event, email for current rates.
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Who
(organization)
What
(Event)
When
(dates, time)
Where
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Why
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Opening Softly and Quietly
Announcements of openings
beginning June 1 are trickling in. Rather than trying to keep an updated list hour by hour, Arts Blast suggests that readers continue to check websites and Facebook and Instagram pages for your favorite places' plans.
Most seem to have caveats and conditions for visitors to adhere to. This is a time when we all have to make our own decisions about how we choose to go forward with the loosening government restrictions.
Personally, I have a mask in my bag, on the front seat of my car, and in a pocket any time I have to go out. Yes, I give squinty dirty looks at mask-less people and have startled a few of them by holding out my hand and firmly saying Stop! if they headed in my direction. Good thing I was wearing a mask so they couldn't identify me. 😇
I came out negative in a COVID test this week and will do everything I can to keep it that way. I hope Arts Blast readers also will do what's necessary to stay healthy.
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A Quick Look at Community Theatre
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Community theaters don’t have the overhead and complex logistics of the big players but they have their own scaled-down-in-size-but-not-importance concerns. Updates have been coming in slowly, telling of very ambitious downtime activities for some and basic regrouping for others. For most, planning is on a day-to-day basis. Keep checking websites for updates.
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Vero Beach Theatre Guild
The new officers and board of directors are set to take over July 1. In the meantime: Anyone who is holding an unused ticket for “Jesus Christ Superstar” or “Moonlight & Magnolias,” will be able to exchange those tickets for any show for our 2020 – 21 Season. We cannot guarantee your same seats, but will get you as close as we can to those same seats. Many of you already have your tickets here in the Box Office, which makes it easier for us to do the exchanges. When the time comes to exchange, you will be contacted directly. This may take a couple of months before this process is ready. Please be patient.
For those of you who have already purchased your next season tickets, we are doing our best to come up with solutions that will be to our customers’ satisfaction. As we have almost 500 customers to contact, we ask for your patience for just awhile longer. You will be contacted directly to make revised plans for the season. We are so sorry for any inconvenience this may be causing.
Thanks for your understanding during this time of uncertainty.
Revised 2020-2021 Season:
DEATH OF A SALESMAN- A staged reading of Arthur Miller's classic tale.
December 4-6, 2020
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR- Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical
January 8-24, 2021
ALMOST, MAINE- A delightful romantic comedy by John Cariani
February 10-21, 2021
A SHOT IN THE DARK- A barrage of laughter by Marcel Achard
March 10-21, 2021
SISTER ACT- Broadway's smash musical hit with music by
Alan Menken, Lyrics by Glenn Slater
April 7-25, 2021
MOONLIGHT & MAGNOLIAS- Hollywood hilarity by Ron Hutchinson
May 12-23, 2021
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Pineapple Playhouse
From outgoing board member Ellen Gillette:
Pineapple Playhouse is looking forward to a fantastic new season for 2020-2021. They recently added three new board members and have moved the last two shows, postponed due to Covid-19, to the next season, subject to change. As they await further input from the state, it is even possible that a camp session for kids may be possible- stay tuned!
In the meantime, the March of the Hamiltons campaign continues to raise financial support. Patrons are encouraged to renew their memberships for years in advance or make tax deductible donations to this 501(c)3 organization that has been bringing quality entertainment to the Treasure Coat for almost 50 years. Email
info@pineappleplayhouse.com
or call 772-464-0366.
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From Doug Lebo, The Henegar Center president:
Henegar Center productions remain on hold due to the Florida Governor’s executive order closing public venues and CDC recommendations to limit public gatherings.
Our next production of “GREASE” has been postponed during this closure, but it will be the first show to return to our stage when we open. While we have no exact date at this time, we are hopeful that “the show will go on” later this summer. When we have exact dates for the show opening we will call ALL current ticket holders to confirm new dates.
We are busy preparing for our re-opening and awaiting final health department guidelines on health standards, social spacing, and capacity limitations. When these plans are finalized we will contact all patrons affected and advise patrons of any required seating changes.
Our 2020-2021 Season opens in September and is still pressing forward. We are evaluating some minor scheduling changes, but are continuing with the slate of shows already announced. We will call all our Season Ticket holders if any changes are needed.
I can’t thank you enough for your support and patience during this unprecedented emergency. Please know that we will do everything possible to provide a safe environment for our patrons, performers, and staff. We look forward to returning to the stage and sharing great entertainment! We will all need it!
Summer camps are scheduled with registration happening now.
Special COVID-19 considerations for Henegar Summer Camps:
- Class sizes will be limited to allow more social spacing.
- Students will be socially spaced as much as possible during the rehearsal process. Student masks are not required, but may be used if student/parent prefers. We will implement healthy hygiene practices including hand washing and wiping surfaces.
- During student drop-off we will perform screening protocols to include taking student temperature and asking of any COVID-19 related symptoms. We ask all students who are sick to stay home.
- Henegar staff interactions with students will be limited to the actual instructors. Our staff will be screened each day and wear masks when within close proximity of students.
- Special Refund Policy: If the camp needs to be cancelled prior to starting, full tuition will be refunded. If classes are interrupted or student become ill during the program, a pro-rated refund for the remainder of classes will be issued.
- Email Melinda Benya with questions.
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Surfside Playhouse
Bryan Bergeron, artistic director at Surfside Playhouse, emailed: "
The theatre is concentrating on social media programs at the moment. The playhouse itself is closed and only open to a small group of people.
Financially, it’s, of course, very difficult. Our local community has stepped up with small dollar donations that have added up but this can only go on so long. We are so grateful for their financial support."
Online branding is the look of the future, Bergeron said. The goal of the brand building is to "create original online creative content that will eventually be commercialize
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and provide a much needed funding stream for our non-profit theater."
Making accommodations for audience safety is doable and protocols are in place, Bergeron said, but that's only one consideration. "Protecting our cast members will, unfortunately, be much more complicated but together with our board of Governors and the local performers who long to be back on the stage, we will find creative solutions."
Check these online events already in place:
Surfside Playhouse PSA Competition (Week 8)
Surfside Playhouse 10 Minute Play Contest (Week 6)
A brand new program:
The Performing Arts Talent Showcase by Surfside Playhouse (Week 1)
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The Barn Theatre
From Dennis McGeady, VP of Marketing and Dir. of Photography at The Barn Theatre in Stuart.
Technical Director Bryan Childe and Master Carpenter Gus McCall have been hard at work cleaning and updating the theatre in preparation for welcoming audiences back following our present "intermission." Bryan said, “We redid the entire stage. We took down the old ceiling and put up a new one. We repainted the stage and rewired. We upgraded the green rooms and the dressing rooms and added new technology to the sound and lighting systems. We’re rearranging everything and taking things down and cleaning them.” It may be indelicate, but the lady was ready for some work. “I threw out 300 yards of wiring that was not needed and had accumulated over 50 years,” Childe said. “We rewired the new equipment. We even reinforced the beams. There are new floodlights for the parking lot. We did a deep cleaning. We’re trying to make it as professional as possible”.
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Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse
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From Associate Director Jeremy Phelps:
We are still having to take the situation with the ongoing COVID crisis on a day to day basis. The Governor still has not released theaters to perform which means we can not have our shows of Into the Woods (as scheduled.)
The new performance Dates for Into The Woods are tentatively scheduled for Thursday, June 18th, 7:30 p.m., Friday, June 19th, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, June 20th 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 21 at 2 p.m.( NOTE: These are subject to the reopening plans being approved by Governor Desantis). We are currently coming up with new dates for 9 to 5 and our Stars of Tomorrow programs as we will also have to push these productions back now as well. We have not been offering any virtual shows yet. But this is something are looking into as the current situation continues to extend the time we are unable to have guests in the theatre.
We do have a small skeleton crew working on deep cleaning the building, 2 box office staff members processing ticket exchanges and our volunteer team working on producing face masks for essential workers and hopefully our future audiences. Our set building team has been able to work on the scenery for 9 to 5 to some degree, as far as they have room to do so with Into The Woods still on the stage
Photo: The ghost light at Historic Cocoa Beach Playhouse. Credit Jeremy Phelps.
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From Dennis O'Donovan, executive director at A.C.T. Studio Theatre:
At A.C.T., our primary concern is people's health and safety. We don't plan to reopen until it is safe to do so, which means that we will want to see that other venues have opened without further increasing the number of COVID-19 cases in our area. Once we are able to open, we will continue to observe safety measures, including limiting our seating capacity, enforcing social distancing, and sanitizing our theatre between performances. Since the opening date is still undetermined, our programming schedule is being kept flexible, with some of our cancelled Spring shows moving into the Fall schedule. We are eager and excited to resume bringing our excellent shows to the community, which has been patient and gracious.
The Phoenix rising logo is "
to represent the re-birth of a revitalized A.C.T.!"
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From the Treasure Coast Theatre website:
At this writing, Five Women Wearing the Same Dress is still scheduled for a July 10 opening, with a full season through December planned. See the website for updates and information on contributing to help with the financial survival of the only community theater in Port St. Lucie..
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From MCT on Facebook:
After hearing from Governor DeSantis that we are still not allowed to open the theatre, and because of this ongoing uncertainty, we feel the best action is to issue gift cards to current ticket holders. As soon as we are able to open, you may redeem your gift card online at
mymct.org
, or by phone at 321.723.6935.
Your gift card will be in your email next week, if you do not have email, it will come by regular mail. You may also donate your tickets back to the theatre.
The Box Office will be open Tues - Fri 11-3. Walk in patrons are requested to wear masks and maintain social distancing. Of course, phone calls and emails are encouraged.
We ask you to be patient with us.
New information will be updated on our website
mymct.org
and here as it becomes available.
Keeping Live Theatre Alive!
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Welcome to the historic Titusville Playhouse.
TPI’s 56th Season starts in August! See what we have onstage waiting for you!
It’s ONLY INTERMISSION at the Titusville Playhouse. Though we are closed now we plan to present both Titanic and Bright Star as soon as we can safely reopen. When we have new dates for both shows we will reach out to ticket holders with more information. Our 56th Season is still opening as planned and Season Tickets are still on sale. We look forward to the day when we can put away the ghost light and fill our theatre with applause. See you at the Theatre Soon!
"The main stage is in the historic Emma Parrish theater, which was a movie theater for many years. It has had a major facelift and is gorgeous! There is a smaller Second Stage for more intimate shows, located across the street."
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Palm Beach Dramaworks
What do you do when audiences can’t come into the theatre? You bring theatre into their homes. Drama(in the)works, a series of weekly readings of evolving plays that was l launched in January, continues through June 22, with a live reading each Monday evening beginning at 7pm available on Zoom. A few hours after the conclusion of the play, a recording of the presentation can be seen on PBD’s YouTube page through Thursday of the same week. Readings are free of charge, but reservations are required because even online space is limited. To reserve a spot, visit
palmbeachdramaworks.org
. To view a recording of the week’s play, go to
youtube.com/palmbeachdramaworks
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That turned out to be a not-so-quick look! Keep checking websites and Facebook pages for late-breaking changes.
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Parking Spaces Turned Into Outdoor Seating/Shopping/Dining Spaces?
Keep an eye on local Treasure Coast news to follow a recent story in
TCPalm
. Fort Pierce seems to be the first to try it. What do you think about the idea?
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Space Coast Symphony's Musicians Are Staying Busy.
At your Space Coast Symphony, we live to bring great music to our community. There is no substitute for a live orchestral performance, but while concerts and community activities are on hold, you can still find ways to enjoy and support your Symphony. Even though we can’t be with you in person, enjoy these videos from our incredible musicians as they keep the music alive at home. We hope to see you soon!
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Catching Up With Camy DeMario
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It would take more than a global pandemic to hold Camy De Mario back. On May 3, she took over as president of the
Vero Beach Art Club
, dealing with the abbreviated 2020 Under the Oaks while planning for next year’s event as well as club events for the rest of 2020. The world has changed, she said, and so must the art club. More technology and virtual opportunities are in the future for club members. A virtual members art show online has been extended through June.
The new Vero Beach Art Club Annex that opened two doors down from Raw Space on Old Dixie Highway just in time to be shut down by COVID is acting as the club office while Vero Beach Museum of Art is closed.
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Within the past six months, the self-taught artist has been collaborating on a short, animated movie with an animation studio in Greece, and then hit the morale-boosting jackpot with a call from her agent in Los Angeles.
“A movie production company wants to invest, produce, and distribute my feature animated film for TV, "The World of Happy, Let's All be Friends.” This is really a dream come true!” De Mario said.
That doesn’t mean dreaming is what makes things happen, though. “I believe that wonderful things happen because of our perseverance and dedication to make them happen. This has always been my mantra NEVER GIVE UP!”
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“The World of Happy” has been De Mario’s baby for ten years and because she never gave up, “I have been rewarded with exciting developments and opportunities,” she said. The collaboration has produced an animated movie selected for the
2020 Vero Beach Wine+Film Festiva
l, “The World of Happy - After the Storm, A Green Turtle Journey.” A children’s book with the same title as the movie is out in paperback and Kindle versions and available on
amazon.com
. “It’s a simple and colorful read for everyone, children and adults,” De Mario said.
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The artist’s family led the way artistically for De Mario. “My grandfather and both of my parents were amazing artists. (A) story I don't share very often is that one of my ancestors on my father’s side was the original illustrator of the book "Pinocchio". His name was Carlo Chiostri, my maiden name.”
De Mario's work reflects her favorite subjects: Cartoon characters, ocean creatures, nature, and animals. She uses acrylics and mixed media for her art but “when it comes to developing my illustrations I prefer to use digital graphics.”
Find De Mario on
Facebook
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The Indian River County Library System
includes a Main branch located in downtown Vero Beach, a North branch located in Sebastian, a Western branch located at the Brackett Library on the Indian River State College Mueller Campus, a Gifford branch within the Gifford Youth Achievement Center, the Marian Fell Library in Fellsmere and a Law Library located on the 2nd Floor of the Main branch.
Children's Book Bundles are Now Available
Don’t have time or not sure what to put on hold? Let us help! The Children’s Department Staff of the IRC Main Library and North IRC Library have put together book bundles for all age groups. The pre-school bundles even include a craft! Call when you arrive and we’ll let you know which subjects we have available. We will check out your materials over the phone, so please have your library card on-hand when you call.
Main Library: 772 770 5060 ext 4131
North County: Library 772 589 1355 ext 4523
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From the Elliott Showroom, Part Two
In this week's segment, Car Curator John Giltinan continues his series showcasing some of the Elliott Museum's impressive car collection. In part two, John shows you a 1930 Model A Ford station wagon and a 1920 Hudson Super Six Touring Limousine. We invite you to
take a look
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From The Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation:
Keeping Literary Arts Alive in Indian River County
The Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation is proud to be a consistent source of poetic inspiration for the county and beyond. Through our regular programs and our current
Covid-19 writing competitions
, people of all ages come together to learn to express themselves and to "bear witness" through writing.
One of our biggest events, the annual Poetry and BBQ, brings
poets from all over the countr
y to our town to share their poetic visions. Though our 10th Annual Poetry and BBQ was canceled due to Covid-19 this April, we are bringing you the voices of our previous poets who have agreed to record themselves in their various stay-at-home locations as a reminder of the importance of art and literature to the human experience, especially at a time like this. Enjoy these poets and their words as we add them one by one to our site, starting with our own Sean Sexton on our Featured Poets page
here.
We hope that you value the work that our foundation does and that you feel that supporting us in our continued efforts to keep writing alive in the community is a good idea.
Photo: Andy Hedges
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2020 Virtual Exhibit continues through June!
VBAC Update:
The Vero Beach Museum of Art & The Vero Beach Art Club Main Office are closed until the Museum opens to the public. The Art Club Office will be located at the Annex until Museum is open to the public.
We are adhering to social distancing guidelines so please be prepared when you enter the office so that we can do our part in keeping the economy and The Art Club open moving forward throughout this unique time in History.
You can still call or email the office and utilize our website.
Office Phone Number: (772) 231-0303
Art Club Annex
1791 Old Dixie Hwy, Vero Beach
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From the Environmental Learning Center:
Two more days! Spread the word! We need your help.
Barbara Schlitt Ford, Executive Director of the Environmental Learning Center, has issued a Blue Hair Challenge!
What is the Blue Hair Challenge?
Barbara Schlitt Ford will dye her hair
BRIGHT BLUE
on one condition... if you
help us raise $100,000 by the end of the month of May.
The last few months have been a challenge for everyone and we want to add some brightness to all of our lives.
Please support us in our mission to educate, inspire and empower all people to be active stewards of the environment and their own well-being
. Your gift makes a difference!
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Excerpts from an Op-Ed piece written for The Palm Beach Post by the Norton Museum of Art's director and CEO, Elliot Bostwick Davis, courtesy of the museum:
Where else but within art museums can we encounter so many powerful expressions of human emotions—awe, joy, sorrow, hope, self-understanding, appreciation, and above all, empathy. Now more than ever, with the unique public spaces of art museums shuttered, we long for a place that encourages us to explore the central role of artists in connecting us to each other and the world.
Of course, we will return to our communal spaces with changed perspectives and new experiences. I think particularly of Antony Gormley’s Total Strangers IV in our Goergen Sculpture Garden, a sculpture of three male figures cast in bronze that stand 6 feet apart with their backs to one another. When the public reenters our garden we may see these figures with fresh eyes as powerful reminders of the social-distancing protocols during COVID-19. What we see changes as we change. ...
As I think about our weeks in isolation, I am struck by the parallels with the early years of our institution. When the Nortons opened the Museum in 1941 the United States had witnessed the rise of Nazi Germany, yet remained in isolation, not yet fighting in World War II. During those dark days, the founders stated their bold vision for a Museum that would become the “outstanding institution for the advancement of the cultural life of the Palm Beaches, the State of Florida, and the South.” ...
With its unique combination of art collections, powerful architecture, intimate galleries, artists and performers in residence, and beckoning gardens, the Norton Museum of Art inspires greater empathy and a deeper sense of our shared humanity. As we look to celebrate our 80th birthday next year, we cannot wait to reopen our doors and welcome you back in person.
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From Playbill.com:
MAY 26, 2020
Check the sites where opera and classical music fans can watch their favorites perform around the world.
Some are free, some subscription.
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Galleries
are beginning to open up in Brevard County. Check links at artsbrevard.org for updates.
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Open-ended exhibition
- James F. Hutchinson: Visionary Truths at
Backus Museum & Gallery
has been extended indefinitely. See the website for visitor guidelines.
Port St. Lucie.
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Add this to your calendar:
September 22, 2020 - Networking and distribution of the Annual Cultural Guide! Location will be announced closer to the time.
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Miguel Bonachea is an experienced guitarist and instructor. He served as a professor at prestigious Universities in Cuba and Colombia for 20 years. Several of his students are recognized figures in the international classical guitar arena today. Philosopher and music critic Dr. Marc-Jean Bernard has written about him: "His musical technique and culture of the instrument is based on a deep understanding of aesthetical dimensions of Music. He is simultaneously a great guitarist and a great educator."
Photo: Niurka Barroso
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Bok Tower Gardens Opens June 1
Lake Wales, FL: To provide the community with a beautiful destination for healthy walks and mental well-being, Bok Tower Gardens is reopening to the public on Monday, June 1, with timed entry. A soft opening for members is planned for May 26 through May 31.
Until further notice, all visitors/members planning to visit the Gardens must reserve/purchase a ticket at
boktowergardens.org
before arriving at the entrance gate.
Visitors must select their entry time from the following periods: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, and 4 pm. Visitors may enter at any time during their two-hour entry window and are welcome to stay until 6 pm.
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Jupiter Jazz and Performing Arts Society is back with Sunday Jam this weekend.
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Anke’s Art Minute every Monday
VBMA Tuesdays Flick Pick
To educate and entertain, Film Studies coordinator Diane Thelen recommends a new film each Tuesday on an artist or time period related to the VBMA’s permanent collections.
Museum Stories
To keep active young minds engaged, we present a creative lesson plan with suggestions of books, music, and art-making for babies and toddlers.
Art Tutorials
A short weekly art-making tutorial with Museum Art School faculty.
Museum Fun
A fun collection of Museum-related photos, moments, social media, etc.
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Learn with Carnegie Hall is a free, online series that focuses on the power of music to enrich, inspire, and connect.
Throughout the summer, we’ll highlight interactive programs for families and educators to share with children of all ages, invite aspiring musicians to gain insights from the world’s leading artists, and pull back the curtain on the powerful role music can play in all of our lives.
Beethoven Master Classes
: Wednesday, June 3 at 2 p.m.
In honor of the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth, watch as young musicians learn some of the finer points of the composer’s instrumental repertoire. Horn player
Sarah Willis
of the
Berliner Philharmoniker
hosts an afternoon of master classes, led by members of the orchestra and pianist
Jonathan Biss
, that focus on passages from Beethoven’s symphonies and piano sonatas.
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Through June 30
, visit the virtual gallery featuring artwork from students of Clark Advanced Learning Center; Martin County High School; Jensen Beach High School; South Fork High School; The Pine School.
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Palm Room, Harbour Bay Plaza, Sewall's Point, 3766 Se Ocean Blvd. Video online.
Please wear face mask & practice social distancing.
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Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach reopens June 2.
Areas open for your visit
Roji-en Japanese Garden
Bonsai Exhibit
Cornell Café (with limited services)
Museum Store
Areas Temporarily Suspended/Closed
Galleries/Exhibitions
Theater
Seishin-an Tea House
Yamato-kan
The garden paths will be “oneway” only.
Follow the signs once you are inside the property and
please remember to follow proper social distancing.
Our Museum Store
is open with limited capacity.
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We do not allow outside food
or picnicking in the gardens but encourage you to visit the Cornell Café.
For a contact-free experience
, visit
www.morikami.org/tours for a self-guided garden audio tour.
Subscribe to the museum's newsletter to keep up to date.
On your
cell phone
, visit
Morikami.org
and click the “Subscribe” button at the lower bottom right of the page.
On your
computer
, visit
Morikami.org
, and click the purple “Share” button at the lower bottom right of the page. Then, click the “Join the Morikami Mailing List” button.
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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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Classical Guitar Instruction
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Online from Vero Beach, Florida. Live via Skype or archived as Unlisted on a YouTube channel.
Student requirements:
Classical guitar (nylon strings), music stand, foot stool or substitute gear, basic knowledge of music reading and theory, access to high speed internet, good lighting in his/her studio room, access to a printer.
Forms of payment:
Apple pay, Skype pay, Zelle app, account transfer, and others.
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Live from the Treasure Coast
Student requirements
:
All levels and ages of playing.
Computer with webcam and microphone or Smartphone with Skype or Zoom installed.
Form of payment:
Paypal
For scheduling and fee information
:
Call or text: (772) 532-2083 or email annora.daige@gmail.com
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There are many small arts-related businesses and individuals without the tech savvy to create web content but still want or need to reach their audience. If you have the skills to help them get online with video classes and performances, get your own skills out there through Arts Blast advertising.
Email for rates.
They're small-business friendly, from this small business to yours.
Arts Blast now includes paid listings for arts-related classes, workshops, lessons, and gallery updates. A basic listing is $5 per issue, paid through PayPal. A half banner-size ad with a photo or graphic will be $25 per issue. Email for details: willi@willimiller.com.
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Lessons Via Skype during virus crisis.
Student requirements:
Not beginners. Must have some background in piano lessons. Classical Music preferred, but other genres could be considered.
Forms of payment
: Check
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Location: Live from Yardley, PA
Student requirements: Acoustic or digital piano - full size with weighted keys.
Form of payment: PayPal
For more information and to register:
https://www.facebook.com/soliviapiano/
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For Helen Miller
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Information is to
be received in an email at least one week before publication.
Use this format:
Who (organization)
What (Event)
When (dates, time)
Where (Name of venue, address)
Why (a brief description of the purpose)
Web address
Contact for public (for tickets, questions, etc.)
Then add a short, descriptive release if available.
Send only one photo, with caption, until more are requested.
Media contact with email for my followup (not for publication)
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Here's a suggestion for uploading information to calendars that allow you to input your own events.
In the
body
of the listing, sometimes called
Description
, make sure to include all dates in each upload. For example: Performances are on March 12-31; or the exhibit is open March 12, 14, 15, and 17. That information should be in all dates you post individually.
If you are a member of the
Cultural Council of Indian River County
, you need this information:
The deadline is MONDAY - 10 days prior to the Wednesday publication.
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