Friend of the show Marcos Flores joins us. After 22 years as Director of Worship Arts at Christ By The Sea Church in Vero Beach, he's leaving to start his own piano studio. The Marcos Flores Piano Studio offers one-on-one piano lessons, group piano classes, chamber music classes, and educational performances. It's on Miracle Mile, at 701 21st Street, Suite 11, Vero Beach, and online at MarcosFloresPianoStudio.com
Lauren Delgardo is the Social Media Director at Brevard Zoo. We wondered if rocket launches affect the animals, and how visitors can enjoy the zoo in the heat of the summer.  Brevard Zoo is home to 800 animals, offers feeding and kayak tours, the Treetop Trek, and more. The "Red White & Zoo" event is June 26th from 6-10 p.m., with live entertainment. Memberships and tickets are available online at BrevardZoo.com

Grace Phillips, the Development Manager of the Historical Society of Martin County joins us by phone.  This Historical Society operates the Elliott Museum and the Gilbert's Bar House of Refuge in Stuart.  Grace and Willi talk about a crazy night of trivia coming up called "What the Florida?" on wednesday, June 24th at 5:30. Hurry; tables of 8 are going fast! 

Exciting new exhibits are coming, including "3D Doubt Your Eyes" and "Charles Fazzino; Master of 3D Pop Art" beginning Monday, June 15th.  The Thursday Auto and Garages Tour continues on, as well as the unique Eliott exhibit some people call "The Boomerang" a.k.a. "The Auto Elevator" a.k.a. "The Vending Machine" which lets YOU control which antique car is on display at any time. 

Sign up for the newsletter, see schedules, and discover more online at hsmc-fl.com

  

Kevin Quillinan, Director of Education of Riverside Children's Theatre, along with Ellie Palm and Savanna "Vanna" Ray Brown join the show to tell us about an exciting, completely immersive performance of "Frozen" at Riverside Theatre.  The show is happening all around you and you're in the action.  There will be three different versions; The full Broadway production is June 18-20 & 24-27... "Frozen, Jr." (one hour long) is July 9-11 & 15-18... and "Frozen Kids" (a half-hour) is July 22-25, so make sure you see all three!

The president of the Vero Beach Theatre Guild, Dee Rose, joins the show to discuss the upcoming 69th season!  The exciting lineup is set and auditions for Steel Magnolias take place June 15, 16, & 17 at the Theatre Guild.  Reserve a date and time online to audition. Get show schedules, details, tickets, and more by calling the box office at 772-562-8300 or visiting VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com

Martin County artist Jane Baldridge invites everyone to Meet the Artists of Tropical Temptations, June 3, 5:30-7:30p.m., at the Palm Room Art Gallery, 3446 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart. The show will be up through June 27. An accomplished artist for more than 50 years, Jane is most known for her acryllic abstract seascapes.  She has also created a short documentary called "Wisdom of the Waves.” Find out more online at MartinArtisansGuild.org and at ArtSpeaks.com.

PIanist Larry Brown joins us to talk about the Florida Summer Jazz Camp for musicians of ALL ages, June 8th-June 12th, from 10am to 3pm, at the Indian River Charter High School.  Two-thirds of everyone's tuition is covered by the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society.  To register, visit jazzsociety.org.  To learn more about Larry Brown, visit LarryBrownJazz.org

Sara Wilson tells us about the Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundarion and their Summer Creative Writing Camp for middle schoolers, the weeks of June 8th, 15th, and 22nd.  Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation is at 1914 14th Avenue in Vero Beach and you can find out more online at lrjf.org

Explore the vibrant arts scene with "Arts Blast on the Air," featuring Ballet Vero Beach and Riverside Theatre. Discover upcoming performances, including "Frozen" adaptations and "Spring Fling," alongside renovations at Riverside Theatre. Learn about youth programs, summer camps, and the Melbourne Municipal Band's diverse concert schedule. This episode highlights collaborations and exciting artistic endeavors.

Adam Schnell (and his dog Frankie) tells us about Ballet Vero Beach.  Their "Spring Fling" plays at the McAlpin Fine Arts Center at IRSC on May 15th and 16th and at Riverside Theatre May 22nd, 23rd & 24th.  "spring Fling" features the company premiere of George Balanchine's original Valse Fantasies, the playful ABBA-Solutely, set to the iconic sounds of ABBA, and the return of fan-favorite Caprice. Get tickets and details online at Balletverobeach.org

Rob Steele joins us by phone to discuss the Historical Society of Martin County, the new and exciting things happening at the Elliott Museum and the House of Refuge Museum in Stuart, which is re-opening this month.  Find details at hsmc-fl.com

Summer is coming and Elise Mahovlich joins the show to talk about the Environmental Learning Center, its 64-acre campus, and how they've educated children for 39 years.  "Hands On, Feet Wet" is how the ELC teaches kids about the Indian River Lagoon and our surrounding environment.  Summer Camps begin June 1st.  Adult Programs continue year-round, with yoga, pilates, and walking meditation on the 4th Sunday of every month.  Get details online at Discoverelc.org.

We're also joined by Henry Szmyt of the Fort PIerce Jazz & Blues Society, a group dedicated to musicians.  They perform at the Fort Pierce Farmer's Market Saturday mornings, along with three other local venues: the Sunrise Theatre Black Box (November through April), the Fort Pierce Yacht Club (during the summer), and the Port St Lucie Botanical Gardens (Year-round).  Discover more online at JazzSociety.org.

 

We speak with the amazing Mike Block about how he fell in love with music, how he got connected to Vero Beach, and how his scholarship got started.  We discuss his invention, the Block Strap, to help cello players.  His wife is Scottish National Fiddle Champion Hanneke Cassel, and together they're playing in concert this Friday, April 24th at First Presbyterian Church in Vero Beach.  He's also hosting the Mike Block String Camp on the second week of July.  Details and schedules can be found online at MikeBlockMusic.com , MikeBlockStringCamp.com , VeroBeachInternationalMusicFestival.com & Vero.show

The Executive Director of Brevard Cultural Alliance, Catherine Esrock, joins us to talk about what's happening in the arts in Brevard County. The Brevard Community Orchestra closes the King Center's 72nd Season with Dan Forrest’s uplifting and cinematic Creation. And we talk about the Melbourne Arts Festival on April 25 & 26. You can find details at ArtsBrevard.org.

And we speak with Aaron Collins, music director of the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra. The public is invited to a rehearsal on April 23rd for a unique symphonic experience, Sunny Bohemia, with performances scheduled for April 25 & 26. The new season will be announced May 2nd. Details at SpaceCoastSymphonyOrchestra.org