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Volume 5 No. 41| November 3, 2023 | |
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What a week! Some good stuff, some not so great, but a much-needed, spirit-lifting highlight was the Million Dollar Quartet matinee at Riverside Theatre Wednesday. Some people will leave early to get to the parking lot before everyone else, but when you go, don't be like them or you'll miss what could be the finale of the season! You have about a week left to see it.
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In This Issue
First Friday
Camilo Rodriguez, BVB, VBMA
Open Mic at First Pres (and a Car Show!)
Youth Art Classes at VBAC
Shop and Party at VB Museum of Art!
CultureFest 305 in Miami
A Tenor at The Barn
Gifford Youth Orchestra Concert
Pineapples at Hallstrom House
And More ...!
Scroll down for a load of entries from the Arts Blast online calendar.
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And So It Goes - Camilo A. Rodriguez | |
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Ballet Vero Beach returns to the Vero Beach Museum of Art November 11 with a performance created for the occasion by the BVB ballet master, Camilo A. Rodriguez. His assignment — Create a work that would complement the M.C. Escher exhibition, at the museum through December 30.
Rodriguez explained: "Depth of field, repetition, perspectives, patterns, symmetry and asymmetry, and transformation -- trompe l'oeil -- are common themes in Escher's work. So that was my starting point....ultimately the themes become cyclical, 'And So It Goes,' just like in life, or life itself.
| He said he thinks of it more as images that suggest, "rather than a story per se; however, there is a mini story inside the dance: boy and girl meet, fall in love, grow old together... new couples meet... and so it goes." | |
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The music is all Erik Satie. "I put together a soundtrack or score with various Satie's pieces like Je te veux, Gnossienne 5, 3, and 1 and two short valses. And just like in Escher works, the tracks follow a pattern, a cyclical pattern, we ascend to a midpoint and then descend from there."
Tickets for the November 11 performance are available through Vero Beach Museum of Art.
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Shop and Party at VB Museum of Art! | |
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“The Museum Store has an assortment of unique, art-related gifts and caters to all age groups and interests,” said Barbara Dunn, VBMA Museum Store Manager. “New this year, we have art-related products from the M.C. Escher exhibition, new kids' creative art and craft items, great hostess gifts, and holiday-themed products.”
Looking for an experience? Then, purchase tickets to the International Lecture Series and give these tickets with the speaker's book! OR buy the gift of VBMA membership and visit the Museum year-round for FREE.
Admission is not required to shop at the Museum Store. Museum Members enjoy a 10% discount off all merchandise storewide.
For more information about the Vero Beach Museum of Art, please check the website www.vbmuseum.org. The VBMA Museum Store is open Monday – Sunday 10 am – 4:30 pm.
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On Tuesday, November 7, and Wednesday, November 8, 2023, the Museum Store will open for its annual Holidays in the Tropics shopping event. The VBMA Museum Store at 3001 Riverside Park Drive offers quality gifts filled with inspiration and educational value to consumers, with all purchases supporting the mission and programs of the Museum.
During these special days, shoppers will be offered festive drinks and treats during the event hours, 10 am to 4:30 pm, and store assistants will be available to help guide shoppers looking for that extra special something to give as a gift over the holidays.
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The Gifford Youth Orchestra (GYO), led by CEO Dr. Crystal Bujol and Executive Director Charles R. “Casey” Lunceford II, announces its 20th Annual Concert on Saturday, November 11, 2023 starting at 1pm at the Emerson Center in Vero Beach.
The concert features violin piano and voice students of all levels with beginner students starting at 1pm followed by the advanced students. Light refreshments will be served at a reception.
"So many wonderful things are happening with the Gifford Youth Orchestra,” said Dr. Bujol. “Amazing, beneficial, constructive things that will allow us to better serve the many eager and talented students coming through our portals. The GYO Board, Staff, and Teachers are thrilled to be expanding our classes and developing new curricula. We’re passionate about delivering our trademark brand of music education to enrich and empower the lives of more and more children. After 20 years of violins plus, we are once again delighted to invite everyone to our FREE annual concert.”
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Established in 2003 by Dr. Bujol at the prompting of Gifford resident Annie Powell, GYO’s mission is to provide music education and training in various cultural and performing arts to the youth of Gifford and neighboring communities.
With a core focus on mastering stringed instruments, over 250 young people have had instruction opportunities in music, drama, and the vocal arts, with many of the students going on to enroll in or complete their college education. This year, Tatiana Wallace, one of our graduating seniors has already begun her studies at Indian River State College!
The 20th Annual Concert is FREE and will take place at the Emerson Center located at 1590 27th Avenue in Vero Beach. Beginner students will start the concert at 1pm followed by advanced students. A reception will be held subsequent to the concert. Donations will be accepted.
For more information on GYO and how to donate, go to www.gyotigers.org
photo: Tatiana Wallace
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Youth Art Classes with Vero Beach Art Club | |
The Vero Beach Art Club announced its Youth Classes, a unique opportunity for young artists to explore their creative talents. These engaging classes will take place at the Art Club's Gallery & Marketplace, located at 1903 14th Ave, Vero Beach.
The Youth Classes at the Vero Beach Art Club offer a wide range of artistic mediums, including sculpture, painting, collage, and much more. Whether your child is a budding artist or simply curious about the world of art, these classes are designed to inspire and nurture their creativity.
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Key Details:
- Age Group: 5-11 years old
- Class Schedule: Various Saturdays from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Admission: $10 per class for non-youth members
- Free for youth members (Youth membership is only $25 per year)
These classes are the perfect opportunity for children to explore their artistic abilities, learn new skills, and express themselves in a supportive and encouraging environment. The Vero Beach Art Club is committed to providing a safe and welcoming space for young artists to unleash their creativity.
www.verobeachartclub.org/youthclasses.
Art Club Office - 772-231-0303
Marketplace & Gallery - 772-217-3345.
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Art in the Park is Back for a New Season!
Vero Beach Art Club is gearing up for the 2023-2024 season, beginning with a full slate of the Art in the Park series at Humiston Park on Ocean Drive in Vero Beach.
Member artists will be showing and selling their art, and some of them will demonstrate their work from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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2023 Dates:
Sunday,October 22, 2023
Sunday, November 5, 2023
Sunday November 19, 2023
Sunday, December 10, 2023
2024 Dates:
Sunday, January 14, 2024
Sunday, January 28, 2024
Sunday, February 18, 2024
Sunday, February 25, 2024
Sunday March 24, 2024
Sunday, April 7, 2024
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Open Mic and a Car Show at First Pres | |
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It all started in August, only a few short months ago, but Open Mic nights at First Presbyterian Church in Vero Beach has become a hit with locals. Jacob Craig, director of music and arts at First Pres, gives full credit to Jessica Russell, director of Christian education.
Russell doesn't participate herself: "I'm not of any notable talent other than playing the guitar, accompanying singers." She isn't in the choir but she loves music and invites others "to join in with showcasing the music they love."
There are no age limits to sign ups. "We're looking for singing or instrumental acts. No tracks are allowed. All music must be live."
After November 4, the final Open Mic night for this year, the evenings will take a break for the Merry Little Variety Show in December but be back in full form second Tuesdays in January.
Get details and register by clicking here.
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Join us for the 8th Annual Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show at First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach! This event will take place Saturday, November 4th at at 520 Royal Palm Boulevard. This family-friendly event is expected to draw hundreds of visitors eager for an up-close look at up to 80 classic vehicles from six area car clubs and individual owners in the community, along with several auto-related vendors.
There will be games and treats for children while Deejay Butch Almberg spins tunes from the 1950s, '60s and '70s. Burger lovers will be happy to see The Source food truck on site, voted Best Burger in Indian River County. Attendees can register to win a variety of free door prizes. In addition, one lucky winner of the 50/50 raffle will end the day with half the "pot" of accumulated cash.
Admission to the 8th Annual Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show is free. For more information or to register a vehicle, visit www.FirstPresVero.org
or call (740) 803-3519.
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The Indian River County Historical Society will host the Annual Pineapple Festival at the historic Hallstrom House & Farmstead. The event will take place on Saturday, November 4th from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on the grounds of the old farmstead. The event is a fundraiser for the Indian River County Historical Society.
The event will feature music by Goin’ Vinyl, and Ray Adams & Friends. Fun for all ages includes horse shoes, corn hole games, instruction on decorative pineapple carving, as well as a petting zoo from LaPorte Farms and children's craft activities.
Admission to the festival is $15 per adult, $10 for children 6 to 12, and for children under 5 admission is free. Tours of the historic home are $5 per person.
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HistoryMiami Museum Presents: CultureFest 305 – FREE
Saturday, November 4 @ 10 a.m. | HistoryMiami, 101 W Flagler St., Miami
Immerse yourself in the magic of the city at HistoryMiami’s seventh annual CultureFest 305, a folklife festival celebrating what makes Miami, Miami! Where else can you experience Afro-Cuban batá drumming, enjoy mariachi music, marvel at traditional Argentine and Serbian dances, and sample Haitian cuisine, all in one day? Connect to your community during this jam-packed afternoon and explore the sights, sounds, and flavors of Miami with performances, demonstrations, and activities for all ages. Registration required. (Attempts to open the website registration form failed.)
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From The Barn Theatre:
In a season marked by Tony Award winning productions, The Barn is again excited to stage another audience pleaser, the well-known comedic farce “Lend Me A Tenor” by award winning play-write Ken Ludwig. So, here's the plot. When a world-famous Italian tenor, set to perform the starring role in Otello, receives a double dose of tranquilizers through a series of mishaps, the company navigates one catastrophe after another. Dealing with an angry wife, an ambitious female co-star, a presumed death, a flirty head of the opera guild, and secret sex romps, they must find a way to save the opera company's opening night. With crazy costumes, loads of slamming doors, and mistaken identities, will they find a way to save the night? Directed by Bryan Childe.
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Top Row (L to R): Kevin Korman, Lou Larsen, Molly Raimondi, Dave Murray, &Amanda Ferrier; Sitting(L to R): Colette Schweizer & Katelyn Anne Johnson;
Missing: Andy Morejon
| “Lend Me A Tenor” runs through November 19. Call the box office at 772-287-4884 or visit the Barn's website at barn-theatre.com. Group rates for 10 or more are available. | |
CALL FOR ENTRIES: Florida clay artists invited to enter 2024 Form + Fire
Indian River Clay invites Florida clay artists from across the Treasure Coast, Space Coast, Gold Coast – any area of the state -- to take part in the 2024 Form + Fire, a high-quality juried art exhibition returning for the second year.
Application deadline is Dec. 1, 2023 for the show, which will run from March 1 to March 22, 2024, at Vero Beach’s Raw Space Gallery, 1795 Old Dixie Highway, Vero Beach.
Applications must be made online through Indian River Clay’s website: www.indianriverclay.org.
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Do you have a passion for the arts? Love the thrill of the stage, the magic of storytelling, or the camaraderie of the theatre community? Here's your chance to shine, create, and connect as a volunteer at our Community Theatre!
🌟 Why volunteer with us?
- Unleash Your Inner Artist
- Forge Lifelong Friendships
- Create Unforgettable Memories
- Give Back to the Community
Volunteer Opportunities: Acting, Advertising, Back Stage, Board of Directors, Building Maintenance, Carpentry, Choreography, Community Outreach, Costumes, Dancing, Directing, Electrician, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Improv, Lighting, Play Reading, Plumbing, Producing, Set Design/Painting, Set Dressing/Props, Special Effects, Stage Manager,Tech Crew, Ushering, and more!
Ready to take your bow on the volunteer stage? We're always looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our theatre family. Your talents, time, and dedication can help us stage incredible performances that leave our audience in awe.
Let's make magic happen together! Contact us at thepineappleplayhouse@gmail.com or visit https://www.pineappleplayhouse.com/volunteer-signup to express your interest and learn more about becoming a vital part of our community theatre.
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Friday, December 1 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday, December 2 @ 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sunday, December 3 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Winterfest is the rebranded, signature fundraising event for Riverside Theatre’s educational programs, formally known as Festival of Trees.
Considered Vero Beach’s premier holiday event, this festival transforms Riverside’s campus into a holiday wonderland filled with beautifully decorated trees, centerpieces, wreaths, vendor booths, arts and crafts, live performances, Santa’s Village, and even an “ice” skating rink!
#RTwinterfest
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Indian River County
Nov. 4, 10 a.m. - 8th annual car, truck & motorcycle show at First Presbyterian Church, Vero Beach
Nov. 4 - Beachside Bonfire - Vero Beach
Nov. 4-5 - Countryside Family Farms Fall Festival and Maze
Nov. 5, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Art in the Park - Vero Beach Art Club in Humiston Park, Ocean Drive
Nov. 6, 11:30 a.m. - Lunch with Friends of the ACO at Quail Valley River Club
Nov. 9, 7 p.m. - Fall Band Concert at VBHS
Nov. 11, 1 p.m. - Susannah Marren at VB Book Center - Maribelle's Shadow
Nov. 11 - Sunset Saturdays at Humiston Park, VB
Nov. 11-12 - Annual Holiday Art and Craft Expo at IRC Fairgrounds
Nov. 12, 4 p.m. - Treasure Coast Chorale presents I Want to Be in That Number at First Baptist Church, Vero Beach
Nov. 14, 7 p.m. - Orchestra Concerto Competition at VBHS
Nov. 14, 7 p.m. - Open Mic Night at First Presbyterian Church VB
Through Nov. 7 - Film Studies at Vero Beach Museum of Art: The Great Gandolfini: The Many “Other” Faces of New Jersey’s Favorite Mob Boss
Through Nov. 12 - Million Dollar Quartet at Riverside Theatre
Through Nov 30 - Viner Series for the Visual Arts at Community Church of Vero Beach, sanctuary Narthex Gallery
Through Dec. 13 - Feathers, Fins, and Furs at IRC Intergenerational Recreation Center
Through Dec. 29 - Nature-Inspired Art Show at Environmental Learning Center - The Magic of Trees
Through Dec. 30 - M.C. Escher: Infinite Variations at VB Museum of Art
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St. Lucie County
Nov. 4, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. - Garden Club of Fort Pierce Indoor Yard & Plant Sale at Glidden Park
Nov. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Temple Beth El Israel presenjta Gifts of the heART juried art & craft event - 551 SW Bethany Drive, PSL
Nov. 10 - 1964 Tribute at Sunrise Theatre
Nov. 16-19 - Schoolhouse Rock Live! at IRSC McAlpin Fine Arts Center
Nov. 17-Jan. 7 - Kindred Spirits: Paintings & Letters from the Kiplinger Family Collection at A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery
Nov. 22, midnight - Deadline for entries for Pineapple Playhouse's One Act Play Festival - So You Think You Can Write?
Third Saturdays, 1-3 p.m. - Jammin' at Oxbow - Oxbow Eco-Center
5400 Northeast Saint James Dr., Port St. Lucie
Fridays and Saturdays 10:30-Noon - FAU Harbor Branch IRL boat Tours, FP
Through Nov. 5 Fri-Sun - Alabama Story at Pineapple Playhouse, FP. BOGO ticket for Nov. 3 show.
Through Nov. 5, 2:30-7 p.m. - LEVITT AMP FORT PIERCE MUSIC SERIES
Through Nov. 10 - Best of the Best at A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery
Through Nov. 19 weekends - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest at Treasure Coast Theatre PSL
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Brevard County
Through Dec. 31- Jingle All the Way 41st Annual Holiday Craft Show at Fifth Avenue Art Gallery
Nov. 3, 8 p.m. - Blues guitarist Albert Cummings at Tangiers Concert Hall, Palm Bay
Nov. 3 and Dec. 1 -Opening reception for Jingle All the Way 41st Annual Holiday Craft Show at Fifth Avenue Art Gallery
Nov. 3-29 - Winner of Kaleidoscope at Eau Gallery
Nov. 6 - Dec. 2 during library hours - Watercolors of Olde Brevard at Eau Gallie Public Library, 1521 Pineapple. Ave. MLB - Brevard Watercolor Society
Nov. 8 & 9, 7 p.m. - Melbourne Municipal Band presents A Royal Concert at the Melbourne Auditorium - free
Nov. 10 - William Shatner - Live on Stage - Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan at King Center
Nov. 18-19 - ArtWorks of Eau Gallie Fine Arts Festival, Melbourne
Nov. 18 - Turtle Trot at Tortoise Island - Brevard SO fundraiser
Through Nov 12: Dracula, Melbourne Civic Theatre
Through Dec. 31- Jingle All the Way 41st Annual Holiday Craft Show at Fifth Avenue Art Gallery
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Call for Artists:
The Cultural Council of IRC’s Art In Public Places announces the 3rd annual exhibit with the Vero Beach Museum of Art. Our member artists and gallery affiliates have been invited to exhibit work in the Patten Community Gallery from December 8 to January 21, 2024.
We are accepting 2D and 3D pieces which may include mediums such as textiles, wood, baskets, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, photography as well as paintings and drawings. Original work only.
Artists may submit up to five (5) images of work to sheila@cultural-council.org by Monday, November 20. Please include the Title, Medium, Dimensions, A brief description and Price. Review the specifications below.
Location: Vero Beach Museum of Art Patten Community Gallery
Theme: Artist Choice
Exhibit Date: December 8 – January 21,, 2024
Exhibit Title: Cultural Council of IRC Members Exhibition
Call to Artists: September 22
Submission Deadline: November 20
Notification Of Selection: November 28
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Martin County
Nov. 4 - Colin Quinn: Small Talk at the Lyric
Nov. 8, 7 p.m. - 2023 MartinArts Awards at The Lyric
Nov. 9, 11:30 a.m. - Lunch with Friends of the ACO Stuart at Stuart Yacht & Country Club
Nov. 9, 7 p.m. - John Waite - 40 Years of Missing You at The Lyric
Nov. 11, 7 p.m. - An Evening with Bruce Hornsby - The Spirit Trail: 25th Anniversary Tour at The Lyric
Nov. 14 - O-Town Motown at the Lyric
Through Nov. 5, weekends - Harold Pinter's Betrayal at A.C.T. Studio Theatre
Through Nov. 18 - Day...Night...Dream - Jacquelyn Roesch-Sanchez & Rachel Tribble at Court House Cultural Center, Stuart
Through Nov. 19 - Lend Me a Tenor at The Barn Theatre
Every Sunday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Market on Main, Flagler Park, Stuart
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Palm Beach County
Nov. 3 - King Fling at Societyof the Four Arts
Nov. 4 - MALTZ MASTER CLASS - CREATING COLORFUL CHARACTERS
Nov. 12 - Drawing Room Piano demonstrations at Flagler Museum
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 Nov. 12 - Agatha Christies's Murder on the Orient Express at Maltz Jupiter Theatre
Through Dec. 2 - Little Lush exhibition at Lighthouse ArtCenter
Through Dec. 2 - Elegant Threads at Lighthouse ArtCenter
Through Dec. 9 - Wild Things - Sue Gurland at Delray Beach Public Library
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Beyond the Treasure Coast
Nov. 3 - Dervish at Bok Tower Gardens
Nov. 3-25 - Whimsy and Wonder - Doug MacGregor - Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers
Nov. 4, 5-11 p.m. - College Park JazzFest on Edgewater Drive, between Smith and King streets.
Nov. 8 - John Waite: 40 Years of Missing You at Van Wezel
Nov. 9 - An Evening with Bruce Hornsby: Spirit Trail 25th Anniversary Tour at Van Wezel
Nov. 9-26 - Clown Bar at Alliance for the Arts
Nov. 10 - Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock and Roll Part VI at Van Wezel
Nov. 10, 5-8:30 p.m. - Lake Wales Live on Orange Avenue
Nov. 11 - William Shatner: Wrath of Khan at Van Wezel
Nov. 12-19 - Miami Book Fair 2023
Nov. 12- Kerry Washington, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Joan Baez open Miami Book Fair
Nov. 12-15 - The Dallas Symphony's Women in Classical Music Symposium: Empowering women in the Arts - Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Every Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Saturday GreenMarket, 10091 McGregor Blvd. , Fort Myers
Every Saturday 1 p.m. - Saturday Exhibition Highlight Tours at Rollins Museum of Art, Winter Park
ONGOING: Live carillon concerts Thursday - Sunday, 1 & 3 p.m. - Bok Tower Gardens.
Through Nov. 4 - From the Gulf to the Glades: Photography by Jim Freeman at Marco Island Historical Museum
Through Nov. 5 - Opening Festival - Knight Center for Music Innovation - Shaping the Future of Music - UM Coral Gables campus
Through April 14, 2024 -The Nature of Art at MFA St. Pete
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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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