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As I write this note in September while dodging rain and wind gusts, I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that as you sit back and read the November issue, the air is cooler, windows are open, and you can take a stroll down the street with a nice breeze at your back. It also means the roads are busier with seasonal residents and visitors, and our calendars are filling up.
There really is something for everyone in the November issue of Vero Beach Magazine. Our cultural preview gives you a glimpse at some of the benefits and other engaging events you can experience in and around Vero Beach in the coming months, whether your tastes lie in the performing arts, fashion, literature and humor, the art of gorgeous antique automobiles, botanical beauty, or all of the above!
If plants are your passion, you are in luck with our next feature article, which profiles renowned botanical artist Francesca Anderson. This humble Vero Beach resident gives us an up-close look at nature with her stunning penand-ink illustrations. While soaking up her surroundings in order to create detailed renditions, she insists that “the process of looking is meditation.” Follow her journey from Brooklyn to Vero Beach and learn why she’s grateful to have made her home here.
If cool air and artistic meditation interest you, take Francesca’s words of wisdom and enjoy the mural art that adorns walls throughout Indian River County. Starting in downtown Vero Beach along Fourteenth Avenue, the public mural scene is growing, with new ones popping up around many corners. Once you finish your walking tour to enjoy the wall art, head to the car, put the top down or open your sun roof, and drive up to Sebastian, where the mural scene is just getting started.
Our final feature considers the musical artistry of the late Glen Campbell, as Vero Beach welcomes his daughter, Ashley, also a musician, to town for a Senior Resource Association benefit. With music and family stories, she will reminisce about her father’s final years coping with Alzheimer’s disease. Those years included an inspiring concert tour that showed us all that there is hope in the face of Alzheimer’s. Ashley emphasizes the importance of reaching out for help, something that goes hand in hand with SRA’s DayAway respite program for seniors and caregivers, as we are reminded by the Instagram image Ashley posted after Glen’s death, with her hand holding her father’s.
Aaaah, November! It’s the time of year when we welcome cool air and seasonal residents back to our beautiful town and beaches for some fun and relaxation. But it’s also the start of a new season of cultural offerings, benefits, and all things Vero Beach.
Enjoy!
Kelly Rogers editor@verobeachmagazine.com
November is here—the month for giving thanks; and this issue is packed full of things to be thankful for.
As I write this letter, Hurricane Ian is moving through our beautiful state, and my thoughts and prayers are with our neighbors to the west who are dealing with the effects of this powerful storm.
One thing I know about the residents of Vero Beach is that they are never hesitant to lend a helping hand, whether in times of special need or in support of the cultural endeavors that play an important role in our community. We are thankful for all the philanthropists who keep the arts alive in Vero Beach. Be sure to check out our special sneak peek preview of cultural happenings, beginning on page 118, and get ready for an uplifting season.
Beyond the arts and culture of this lovely town, I’d like to give thanks to our local businesses for their continued support of Vero Beach Magazine. Just the other day, I had the pleasure to have lunch with one of them, Gregory Ness. He is beyond enthusiastic about his new role as co-chair of VBMA’s Fashion Meets Art. His energy and passion to give back to this community are a blessing. Thank you, Gregory!
So I hope that, in return, you will support our local small businesses—stop in, say hello, and browse their offerings. I’m aware of a couple of open houses for you to enjoy this month: At the Village Shops, both Noteworthy by Design and Coastal Comforts will host their holiday open houses November 13. On Ocean Drive, Veranda will have its Welcome Back Sale November 4 and its Mazza Company trunk show November 17 and 18. Nearby, Trimmings is celebrating its fifth birthday with a sale November 9 and 10. Be sure to check out our Calendar section for all the local events this month.
Lastly, my favorite holiday is the perfect opportunity to give thanks to my family, friends, and colleagues who support me year-round, and to wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving.
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a sculpture of a 5-foot wave created by Califor nia photographer Hugh Kretschmer. Titled Plastic Wave, the sculpture, fash ioned from pillow batting, aluminum screening, and Spackle, with the wave’s foam and spray made of translucent garbage bags, is an image of power.
Recently, I acquired a painting called Tsunami, a narrow rectangle of canvas depicting of the crest of a wave breaking upon a shore. Whether conveyed by acrylic paint or Emco drum liners, the elements of pure energy are present in both. Each one reminds me of the ocean’s uncontrollability, its awesome reach, its foreign boundlessness.
I like to wade in the
foamy surf at the water’s edge, my bare feet sinking into the swale while I gaze out over the expanse of the Atlantic. The ocean is con stantly in motion, moving water from one place to another, something like restless housecleaning in which things are not tossed but simply moved to another spot. Somehow I find looking at all that restless energy strangely
restful. At the very least, it clears my head.
Like any coastal city, Vero Beach offers a frontrow seat to the ocean, to its crisscrossing, rolling waves that, even at their worst, are more benign than those in the Southern Hemisphere that threaten the coastlines of smaller, island nations. Sometimes the waves are long and steady, flowing endlessly against the beach, the outcome of some distant storm. At other times they are high and choppy, the portent of a weather system closer at hand. Then there are times when the water is very still, almost gelati nous, its only movement
the lunar-guided tides going in and out with a track record of guaranteed performance.
The utter dependability of the tides is the reason they are being harnessed to provide clean, sustain able energy. In 2021, the world’s most powerful tidal turbine, smaller than wind turbines, began generating electricity to power 2,000 homes in Orkney, Scot land, a region with some of the fastest-moving tidal sounds and, for almost two decades, the world’s biggest grid-connected test bed. The turbine lies beneath the ocean’s sur face, chained to the seabed with four cables, where it is
unaffected by storms and unlikely to create shipping hazards. Apparently, there are only a limited number of topographic config urations in which tidal turbines are feasible. The tidal bays of Maine are one, and Hawaii, a present test site, is another.
While tidal basins are limited, what the United States has is endless coastline, which promises another sort of oceanic energy, that of waves. Harvesting wave energy is not new. In 1799, a Pari sian named Pierre-Simon Girard, inventor of the first water turbine, filed a pat ent to utilize the rigorous motion of waves.
Modern wave theory suggesting the capture of the kinetic energy of waves was developed by Yoshio Masuda, a Japanese former naval commander. A few decades later, Masuda’s work was followed by the introduction of a device that converted wave action into electricity, invented by Stephen Hugh Salter, a University of Edinburgh professor of engineering. Today, successful con version of wave energy on a large scale has occurred in only a few regions, notably states on the Pacific Coast— Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and California— where huge waves strike the shoreline.
– PONCE DE LEON ON THE GULF STREAM
In a pilot project in Gibraltar, an Israeli company called Eco Wave Power is attempting to harvest wave energy on a smaller scale by affixing wave-driven generators to offshore features such as breakwaters. The company projects similar tests in Portugal and the Port of Los Angeles. The biggest roadblock to wave energy seems to be the unpre dictable range of waves, which can differ not only in length and strike force, but also in direction.
There is another source of the ocean’s energy that may be more depend able. Within sight of our Atlantic shoreline is the Gulf Stream, one of the strongest ocean currents on earth, a river of water moving as fast as 5 miles per hour and ferrying heat from the tropics into the North Atlantic. Deeper blue and warmer than the surrounding water, and with higher salinity, the Gulf Stream originates in the Gulf of Mexico, flows through the Florida Straits, and runs alongside the Treasure Coast, up the Eastern Seaboard all the way to North Carolina.
The volume of its flow is hundreds of times that of the Mississippi River.
Somewhere near Cape Hatteras, the clockwise rotating system of currents veers east toward Europe and eventually splits in two, the northern stream becoming the North Atlantic Drift and crossing to Northwestern Europe, where it creates a warmer climate, and the south ern stream, the Canary Current, recycling off West Africa.
The warmer water of the Gulf Stream makes its own weather: thunder-
storms, rising cloud banks, and sometimes rogue waves that come out of nowhere. It also keeps Florida’s summers cooler and its winters warmer.
Painted by American artist Winslow Homer as a choppy trough engulfing a rudderless fishing boat, the Gulf Stream was first noted by explorer Ponce de Leon on his 1512 expedition to the New World, in which he described the current as “more powerful than the wind.” Ponce de Leon’s pilot, master sailor Anton de Alaminos, was the first mariner to use the Gulf
Stream on a return voyage to Spain. Against accepted practice, Alaminos delib erately sought the Gulf Stream off the western edge of Cuba, using it to propel his ship north and then east to Spain.
For over three cen turies, Spanish ships also rode the current of the Gulf Stream to guide their treasure fleets from Central America to Spain. On one such voyage in 1715, a hurricane wrecked 11 ships laden with millions of dollars’ worth of gold and silver coins off the coast of Indian River and
“More powerful than the wind.”
St. Lucie Counties, where artifacts still wash up on the beaches.
While Spanish con quistadores were the first to note the Gulf Stream, Benjamin Franklin was the first to chart and name it, taking information from whalers and mer chant ships that routinely crossed the current, from navigational accounts, water temperatures, and changes in the water’s color. As deputy postmas ter general of the American colonies, Franklin pro moted the Gulf Stream as a way to speed delivery of mail packets traveling between the colonies and England.
For the most part, the British ignored his cal culations, doubtful that any colonial would have discovered an advantage that seasoned seamen knew nothing about. At the start of the American Revolution, Franklin stopped handing out copies of his chart to the British and gave them instead to the French.
Today’s satellite surveillance of the Gulf Stream confirms the accu racy of Franklin’s chart. It also confirms a current that fluctuates—stronger in the fall and weaker in the spring.
The fact that it moves
8 billion gallons of water a minute and flows 24-7 makes it a perfect candi date for an energy source independent of fossil fuel. Such was the thinking of Florida Atlantic Universi ty’s College of Engineering and Computer Science, which has spent over a decade researching the potential of Gulf Stream energy, first anchoring a group of turbines to 17,000 acres of sea floor about 15 miles east of Fort Lauderdale. FAU’s findings led to a study by the U.S. Department of Energy, which determined that the
Florida section of the Gulf Stream alone could yield the equivalent of two to three nuclear power plants’ worth of energy.
Most recently, a Miami-based company, OceanBased Perpetual Energy, in collaboration with FAU’s Southeast National Marine Renew able Energy Center, reported that they have successfully completed a Gulf Stream power demon stration by placing ocean current energy converters 300 feet underwater 20 miles offshore between Broward and Palm Beach
Counties, where the velocity of the Gulf Stream is consistently 5 mph. The idea is that converters relay carbon-free energy via cables, first to ocean floor substations, then to offshore installations con nected to the power grid.
In agreement that it is a good idea, the U.S. Department of Energy has granted $27 million to fund research and development in the potential of oceanic energy. The wind and the sun have already been harnessed. It looks as if the ocean—whether tide, wave, or Gulf Stream—is next. `
Benjamin Franklin was the first to chart the Gulf Stream, promoting it as a way to expedite postal service between the American colonies and England.
NOVEMBER 4: WELCOME BACK SALE AT VERANDA
Celebrate the start of the season with Veranda’s Welcome Back Sale offering the latest designer jewelry collections and fine home furnishings.
NOVEMBER 17 & NOVEMBER 18: MAZZA TRUNK SHOW
With unique collections crafted from hand-carved gemstones, The Mazza Company is a leading creator of fine jewelry. Its commitment to contemporary design and the tradition of the Italian masters elevates each piece created by The Mazza Company.
DECEMBER 1 & 2: CLARA WILLIAMS TRUNK SHOW
Clara Williams’s designs feature one-of-a-kind stones, jewels, mixed metals, and fascinating finds from her travels. Williams herself will make a special appearance at Veranda on Thursday, December 1. VERANDA 3325 Ocean Drive 772-234-3404 verandajewelry.com
NOVEMBER 3–6: MARGO MONTGOMERY WOMEN’S RETREAT
Using tools such as the Enneagram, the Karpman Drama Triangle, guided mind and body exercises, readings, and discussions, life coach Margo Montgomery will lead a women’s retreat called “Conversations That Matter.” In the context of a supportive group of like-minded women, Montgomery promises three days of personal growth, renewal, and fun. Capacity is limited to eight participants; contact Margo for more information.
MARGO MONTGOMERY 847-380-7887 margomontgomerycoaching.com
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NOVEMBER 12: PLAYTIME IN THE PARK Riverside Theatre has launched Playtime in the Park, a new program for young audiences. On the second Saturday of most months, student performers will entertain little ones with original interactive fairy tale plays on the outdoor Loop Stage. Though geared particularly toward children aged 2 to 5, these events are fun for the whole family. The third Saturday of most months (November being an exception) will feature dance-related activities led by Riverside faculty and students in conjunction with members of Ballet Vero Beach: dancealong classes, mini-performances, and more. All Playtime in the Park events begin at 11 a.m. and are free.
RIVERSIDE THEATRE
3250 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-6990 riversidetheatre.com
NOVEMBER 13: OPEN HOUSE AT NOTEWORTHY
Noteworthy by Design has just one open house per year, and this is it! Kick off your Christmas season with some bubbly, live music, and holiday decor from noon to 4. You just might find a few items that will make your season extra notable.
NOTEWORTHY BY DESIGN 6100 Hwy. A1A Village Shops 772-231-0085
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Coastal Comforts will debut its whimsical holiday merchandise while offering a 10 percent discount. Shoppers will find an enchanting selection of home decor and gifts—something for everyone on your list.
6180/6190 Hwy. A1A Village Shops 772-226-7808 coastal-comforts.com
NOVEMBER 23, 25, AND 26: BARBARA KRUPP HOLDS
Now that just about everyone is back in town, artist Barbara Krupp is flinging open the doors of her gallery/studio from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and looking forward to meeting lots of art lovers. Her Thanksgiving Holiday Happening is sure to be a good time, and visitors will receive a small signed gift.
BARBARA KRUPP FINE ART STUDIO/GALLERY 4315 U.S. Hwy. 1 440-574-4662 barbarakrupp.com
Royal Palm Jewel presents bracelets featuring natural pearls obtained from the South Sea that are added to silk armlets. Also available in 18-karat white gold with diamonds, the bracelet contains 8-millimeter pearls. Price upon request, so visit the store to select yours.
53 Royal Palm Pointe 772-766-3165 royalpalmjewel.com
From 2 to 5 p.m., Alimentari Gourmet Market will hold a wine tasting event featuring several Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons from Perry Moore. Selections will include the Stagecoach Vineyard 2013 and Paragon 2014 as well as a vertical tasting comparing the Solitaire 2012, 2013, and 2014. The cost is $25 per person; please call for a reservation.
ALIMENTARI GOURMET MARKET 6220 Hwy. A1A 772-999-5483 alimentarigm.com
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development expands Reilly’s portfolio of luxury construction and renovations, which also includes properties in John’s Island, Riomar, The Moorings, Orchid Island, and other prestigious communities.
Findlay Galleries presents recently acquired works by Paul Guiramand (1926–2007), a French postwar Expressionist artist who is considered a true heir to the Fauvist tradition. He was heavily influenced by Picasso and Matisse, along with Professor Maurice Brianchon, under whom he studied at L’Ecole de Beaux-Arts. Guiramand’s technique called for the meticulous application of layers of paint combined with dexterous textural movements. His paintings possess a poetic balance of delicate forms and strong yet nuanced color.
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Vaporetto a Venise by Paul Guiramand, oil on canvas, 28.75 x 23.63 inches
Jessica Linus Watford, dealer operator of Linus Cadillac Buick GMC, attended the 2022 Global Buick GMC Dealer VIP Conference in Las Vegas, where the vision of what the future holds debuted with this EV Concept. It is a leap forward that builds on Buick’s legacy of innovation and expresses a vision of Buick’s new design direction, pointing to its all-electric future. With its poised, ready-to-pounce stance plus its design for advanced artificial intelligence and biometric technology, the Wildcat EV Concept is efficiency and innovation in a head-turning package. For more information on Buick’s shift to electric, contact Linus.
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Maria Claudia Rivadeneira of Big Art Now spent this past summer in the medieval French village of CaunesMinervois, painting a series of smaller works on paper. Stay tuned, because these new pieces will join her larger canvases for an upcoming exhibition. Rivadeneira is a native of Colombia who now lives and works in Florida.
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Just in time for the 2022–23 season, the Vero Beach Art Club has reopened its gallery and marketplace following a recent renovation. New flooring in the main gallery offers an upgraded welcome to visitors, while freshly painted walls, new display panels, a new hanging system, and additional professional lighting provide an even more professional setting for the artworks of the club’s talented members. An upgraded classroom is ready to house educational opportunities that are open to members and nonmembers alike.
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If you enjoy stacking different bracelets, especially those with different textures, you will love the new diamond bangles at Provident Jewelry. Available in yellow, white, and rose gold, these sophisticated pieces will complement your current bracelet or watch perfectly.
PROVIDENT JEWELRY 828 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter 561-747-4449
Just in time for the approaching holidays, LED Capstone offers landscape lighting that can transform your yard for each occasion. By downloading the Ilumenight app onto your cell phone, you can take your landscape from warm white or pure white to red, violet, and every color in between with the touch of a finger. The app can adjust color and brightness on up to eight accent, wall wash, and in-ground LED fixtures per zone. The fixtures, manufactured by WAC Lighting, are made of solid die-cast brass and factory sealed to be watertight.
LED CAPSTONE LIGHTING & FAN SHOWROOM 4005 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-205-2529 ledcapstone.com
For the thirty-first year, the Garden Club of Indian River County presents its annual Christmas ornament, an item that, over the years, has become a cherished gift and collectible keepsake. The ornaments have depicted many important Indian River County locations, and this year’s offering honors the garden club’s own signature event, Gardenfest!, which celebrated its twentieth anniversary earlier this year. The brass ornament contains a colorful image, the centerpiece of which is the white trellis associated with Gardenfest! The ornament is available at numerous local shops.
GARDEN CLUB OF IRC 772-567-4602 gardenclubofirc.org
Jennifer Elmore Interior Design has received some gorgeous new fabric lamp shades in a variety of colors and patterns, including solids and prints created using the traditional ikat dyeing technique, which originated in Asia. These colorful shades are available in 14-, 16-, and 18-inch sizes. Stop by the design studio to browse the collection.
JENNIFER ELMORE
INTERIOR DESIGN 1105 22nd St. 772-569-5522 elmoreinteriors.com
The East Coast Zoological Society is embarking on a historic campaign to build a world-class aquarium and conservation center at Port Canaveral on Florida’s East Coast. It will serve as a regional conservation hub, rehabilitating sea turtles and manatees. With an emphasis on restoring our coastal ecosystems, including the Indian River Lagoon, it will also engage families in conservation through interactive, hands-on experiences to ensure our quality of life continues for future generations.
Sassy is pleased to carry Mersea gift items. Each design in this signature collection reflects people met and memories made. Mersea is proud to bring creator and artisan stories to the forefront through various items designed in its Kansas headquarters. Each Mersea design is a product of passion inspired by life’s journey. Stop into Sassy to explore this curated collection.
SASSY BOUTIQUE
3365 Ocean Drive 772-234-3998
Indian River State College will join several other colleges from across the United States to form CREATE—the Center for Renewable Energy Advanced Technology Education. The mission of this joint effort is to train a new generation of technical professionals and educators in the field of renewable energy.
INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce 772-462-4772 irsc.edu
Theresa Girard’s highly anticipated collection of abstract paintings has just arrived at Meghan Candler Gallery. As a career artist, Girard creates works that are intuitive and confident, reflecting her expertise with color and design. All of her paintings can be viewed in person at the gallery or on its website.
MEGHAN CANDLER GALLERY
6160 Hwy. A1A Village Shops 772-234-8811 meghancandlergallery.com
Summer BBQ by Theresa Girard, acrylic on canvas, 36 x 36 inches
The Laughing Dog Gallery has the perfect gift for the puzzlers on your list: a new advent calendar filled with 24 jigsaw puzzles—one for each day until Christmas. Each of the 100-piece puzzles features a lovely, whimsical 7-by-9-inch artwork by Janet Hill. The advent calendar can be used year after year. Laughing Dog also carries the Christmas New Yorker version featuring December covers of the magazine throughout the years.
THE LAUGHING DOG GALLERY 2910 Cardinal Drive 772-234-6711 thelaughingdoggallery.com
NEW HEALTH PROGRAM AT DODGERTOWN ELEMENTARY Treasure Coast Community Health has launched a pilot program for Dodgertown Elementary School families. “Be Healthy, Be Fit” will consist of nine sessions over the course of the school year, allowing 108 families to participate. Funded by a grant from Sunrise Rotary Vero Beach, the program will educate families about the link between childhood obesity and early-onset diabetes. In addition to lots of important knowledge and educational materials, each participating family will leave the 75-minute session with recipes, groceries, and measuring cups and spoons to help with portion sizes.
TREASURE COAST COMMUNITY HEALTH 772-257-8224 tcchinc.org
ONE SPOT LEFT IN SEA COLONY Beachland Homes announces an opportunity to build on the last vacant property in Sea Colony a small luxurious community in Indian River Shores The lucky homebuyer will secure a site on which to build a dream home in proximity to the oceanfront clubhouse tennis courts community spa and pool and deeded beach access This is an opportunity that doesn’t fl oat by every day!
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As we welcome back all of our snowbirds and begin to enjoy our busy season, Elizabeth D. Kennedy & Co. catering is now open full time: Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. So if you’re having some friends over, don’t feel like cooking, or just want a change of pace, you can just pop into Elizabeth Kennedy’s Home Bistro and pick up some delicious hors d’oeuvres, casseroles, entrees, and desserts. Selections vary, so there’s always a chance to try something new.
ELIZABETH D. KENNEDY & CO. 486 21st St. 772-563-0646 elizabethkennedycatering.com
Leigh Jewelers is proud to introduce fine jewelry from designer Tanya Farah. Each piece is designed and sketched by Farah herself, who travels the world and is inspired by various aspects of nature and history. Her jewelry is handcrafted in New York City using 18-karat gold and other precious metals, specially selected gemstones, and conflict-free diamonds, which are mined and transported without the influence of rebel or terrorist groups, which have infiltrated the diamond industry in some parts of the world.
3401 Ocean Drive 772-234-8522 leighjewelers.com
After 16 years in Fort Pierce and a year at an airport-adjacent interim facility repurposed by the City of Vero Beach for its use, the Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA) has taken ownership of the building that will become its new home at 1235 16th St. The new headquarters will be named the D.J. Rainone Research and Science Building in memory of Donald J. Rainone, a local ocean-lover whose estate helped kick off the $1.2 million capital campaign allowing ORCA to purchase and retrofit the building. Renovating an existing building was chosen over new construction because the former option is more environmentally friendly.
2515 Airport N. Drive, Suite B 772-467-1600 teamorca.org
A mother-daughter broker team has joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty. Business partners Maria Fulchini and Amanda Martin possess a combined 32 years of real estate experience. A graduate of the State University of New York, Fulchini owned a successful catering company before moving to Vero Beach in 1983. She then spent more than 10 years as a portfolio manager for a private investment firm. She was so impressed by her own Realtor’s role in helping people achieve the American dream of homeownership that she entered the field herself. She has served as both president and secretary-treasurer of the Indian River County Association of Realtors and was named Realtor of the Year in 2017. Martin studied business management at IRSC and worked as a broker’s assistant for many years before obtaining her real estate license in 2002. She is known for her work ethic, integrity, and unflappable nature. She and her mother share a deep commitment to our community and a dedication to supporting local nonprofit organizations.
Allison Ritter has joined the Premier Estate Properties team. Ritter started visiting Vero Beach in early childhood when her grandparents lived in John’s Island and became a resident in 1997 when she began work as a luxury estate agent. With a marketing degree from Southern Methodist University in Texas and work experiences in Washington, D.C.; Virginia; and Illinois; her connections are widespread. Locally, you may know her as the business manager for her family’s beachside restaurant, Citrus Grillhouse, as a dedicated parent at Saint Edward’s School, or as a board member of the Environmental Learning Center, McKee Botanical Garden, Visiting Nurse Association of the Treasure Coast, Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation, or Riverside Theatre Friends Committee.
The Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation has welcomed a new executive director, Sara Wilson . In addition to her experience in both the business and nonprofit spheres, her love of history and literature helped make her the prime candidate for the position. She comes to LRJF from the Humane Society of Greater Jupiter/Tequesta, where she served as chief operating officer. Throughout her life, Wilson has performed volunteer work with civic organizations, school committees, hospitals, and tutoring groups. Having grown up in Connecticut, she graduated from Tufts University in Massachusetts before earning her master’s degree in U.S. history at American University and remaining in the Washington, D.C., area for the next 20 years. She moved to Florida in 2016.
Gould Cooksey Fennell is thrilled to announce that the firm has been ranked as a Tier 1 law firm in the 2023 edition of U.S. News & World Report–Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings in the areas of Personal Injury Litigation–Plaintiffs and Trusts & Estates Law. Firms included in the 2023 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for integrity, professional excellence, and persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers in their community. Each year, Best Lawyers also recognizes extraordinary lawyers reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise. David M. Carter (Personal Injury Litigation–Plaintiffs) and Todd W. Fennell (Trusts & Estates) have been included in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America Dane R. Ullian (Commercial Litigation; Medical Malpractice Law–Plaintiffs; and Personal Injury Litigation–Plaintiffs) and Justin K. Larson (Tax Law and Trusts & Estates) have also been selected for Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch,” which recognizes lawyers who are earlier in their careers and demonstrate professional excellence in private practice in the United States.
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Congratulations to Cathy Curley for being awarded Top Producer again from the Dale Sorenson Real Estate Cardinal office. Curley has earned this award three out of the last four months for highest dollar volume of closed sales.
Rodger Pridgeon , owner and president of Corporate Air, has been named 2022 South Florida District Small Business Person of the Year by the Small Business Association. The criteria considered by the judges include staying power, increase in sales, response to adversity, and contributions to the community. Corporate Air is a fixed base operator that provides fuel, aircraft maintenance, hangar space, and charter jet services at the Vero Beach Regional Airport. In addition, Pridgeon has served on and chaired the board of directors of the Children’s Home Society of the Treasure Coast. He also provides free use of hangar space for nonprofits in need of a large venue space for fundraising events.
Berkshire Hathaway Florida Realty recognizes Beth Livers and Maria Caldarone of the Sand & Land Team for being named Top Producers for the month of August. `
NOVEMBER 5
This year’s Beachside Bonfire Fest will help fund a project by the local chapter of the Military Officers Association of America, part of the Veterans Council of Indian River County. The proposed World War II tribute on Memorial Island will honor the “Greatest Generation,” particularly the 42 local men who gave their lives. Five businesses involved in spearheading the festival will hold themed events: Waldo’s—Rockabilly Night, Costa d’Este—Latin Night, Mulligan’s—Authentic Campfire Experience, The Boiler—Under the Sea Party, and Vero Beach Hotel & Spa—USA Beach Party. Raffle tickets costing $20 will offer chances to win five prizes valued at more than $300 each.
BEACHSIDE BONFIRE FEST at Sexton Plaza
1025 Beachland Blvd. 5–9 p.m., free to attend 772-567-3491, ext. 118
Bonfire Fest raises money for a worthy cause. It is also a good opportunity to dance in the sand.
Jada performs at GYO’s 2021 concert.
NOVEMBER 5
In their annual concert, the students of the Gifford Youth Orchestra will demonstrate their expertise by performing the musical selections they have been learning and practicing in recent months. GYO teaches children aged 8 through 18 to play the violin, viola, and/or cello. Piano lessons can begin as early as age 3. In recent years, voice, drama, and dance have been added to GYO’s repertoire.
GIFFORD YOUTH ORCHESTRA at Gifford Community Center 4855 43rd Ave. 2 p.m., free 772-213-3007 gyotigers.org
NOVEMBER 12
Care Net Pregnancy Center will welcome author, political commentator, and former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany for its thirty-eighth annual fall fundraising event. The theme is “For Such a Time as This,” in conjunction with the title of McEnany’s 2021 memoir. “Char-crudite” platters and desserts will be available on each table for guests to enjoy during the presentation. Care Net assists women and families facing unplanned pregnancies, offering a variety of services, including parenting classes and baby supplies.
CARE NET PREGNANCY CENTER at Intergenerational Center 1590 9th St. SW (Oslo Road) 6 p.m., $100 772-569-7939 carenetchampions.org
Kayleigh McEnany will deliver the keynote address.
NOVEMBER 12
Indian River Habitat for Humanity will host its annual fundraiser, We Golf Fore Habitat, at BigShots Golf entertainment facility. Participants will enjoy golf, games, a lunch buffet, beverages, a 50/50 raffle, gift basket raffle, door prizes, and a cash bar. All proceeds from the event will benefit Habitat’s scholarship program for homeowners and their dependents.
INDIAN RIVER HABITAT FOR HUMANITY at BigShots Golf 3456 U.S. Hwy. 1 11 a.m.–1 p.m., $75 772-562-9860 irchabitat.org
Brian and Sawyer Shambo enjoy last year’s event.
NOVEMBER 19
Do you have documents and other papers that need to be shredded securely? The Indian River County Solid Waste Disposal District will host a free shredding event for county residents (no businesses). The first 800 vehicles will be served; each is welcome to bring up to three boxes or bags, each containing a maximum of 35 pounds of paper. Pre-shredded paper is acceptable.
IRC SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT at Southeast Secure Shredding 3910 U.S. Hwy. 1 8 a.m.–noon, free 772-226-3212 ircrecycles.com
NOVEMBER 24
It’s the fifteenth year for United Against Poverty’s popular Thanksgiving Day Trot Against Poverty 5K. This professionally timed race welcomes runners, joggers, and walkers of all ages and abilities who want to help others while making a healthy start to their Thanksgiving celebrations. UP’s mission is to inspire and empower people living in poverty to lift themselves and their families to economic self-sufficiency. On-site registration and packet pickup begins at 6 a.m., and a free quarter-mile children’s race will begin at 7:15. The main race starts at 7:30 and will be followed at 8:15 by a free sweet potato pancake breakfast and awards ceremony.
UNITED AGAINST POVERTY at Riverside Park 3280 Riverside Park Drive 7:30 a.m., $35–$40 772-564-9365 upirc.org
After the 5K, participants can enjoy some guilt-free sweet potato pancakes.
NOVEMBER 25
Since 1891, The Salvation Army has used the now-familiar kettles to collect funds for its charitable work, and it’s that time of year again! Volunteers are welcome to cover bell-ringing shifts at various locations throughout Indian River County. Locally, the money raised by the red kettle campaign funds an array of social services, disaster relief, and children’s programs that take place year-round.
THE SALVATION ARMY at various locations 772-978-0265 salvationarmyflorida.org
Salvation Army bell ringers will begin to appear at local stores this month.
DECEMBER 2–12
Treasure Coast Food Bank will hold an online holiday auction featuring an impressive array of gifts, including excursion tickets to Walt Disney World, Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park, and Dinosaur World; jewelry; toys; a variety of holiday items; and gift cards for popular restaurants throughout the Treasure Coast. All proceeds support TCFB’s programs benefiting local residents in need.
8 a.m. Friday, December 2–noon Monday, December 12 772-489-3034 stophunger.org
Several of TCFB’s programs are dedicated to children, including the Backpack Program, Kids’ Cafe, and School Pantry Program.
Hibiscus Children’s Center is planning an enchanting and elegant evening for guests at its annual Candlelight Ball. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a sumptuous dinner, and dancing to the sounds of an 11-piece band, the Jordan Thomas Odyssey, will all be part of the experience. Proceeds will help Hibiscus provide a safe haven, mental health counseling, and career training to the abused, neglected, and abandoned youth living at Hibiscus Village.
HIBISCUS CHILDREN’S CENTER at Oak Harbor Club
4755 S. Harbor Drive
6 p.m., $250
772-299-6011, ext. 313 hibiscuschildrenscenter.org
Diane Wilhelm and Mary Wright are co-chairing this year’s event.
HALO No-Kill Rescue will celebrate its sixteenth anniversary with the annual Fur Ball, a masquerade ball featuring a four-course menu, open bar, live and silent auctions, and lots of entertainment. Some adorable and adoptable animals will also be on hand to see if any of the masked guests would like to get to know them be er.
HALO NO-KILL RESCUE at Cobalt
3500 Ocean Drive 7 p.m., $250
772-589-7297 halorescuefl.org
DECEMBER 9–18
For two weekends, the Vero Beach Theatre Guild presents a stage reading of Love, Loss & What I Wore by Nora and Delia Ephron, based on Ilene Beckerman’s book of the same name. It is described as “a play of monologues and ensemble pieces about women, clothes, and memory covering all the important subjects.”
VERO BEACH THEATRE GUILD
2020 San Juan Ave.
Fridays 7:30 p.m., Saturdays 2 and 7:30 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m.; $20 772-562-8300 verobeachtheatreguild.com
DECEMBER 10
Save the Chimps sanctuary will welcome guests for guided tours and special holiday merchandise, including Christmas tree ornaments painted by the chimps. Guests will even have the opportunity to help staff members set up a party for the chimps on one of the facility’s 12 islands. It will be a wild celebration for the chimpanzees, who love to rip open presents and enjoy seasonal foods. Visitors will not have direct contact with the chimps. Advance registration is required.
16891 Carole Noon Lane, Fort Pierce 9–11:30 a.m.; $60 adults, $40 children 12–16, free for children under 12 772-429-0403 savethechimps.org `
Hunter is eager to open his Christmas presents.
It was more than 50 years ago that Rolling Stones lead vocalist Mick Jagger and guitarist Keith Richards penned the lyrics to “Gimme Shelter,” the lead track on the band’s 1969 album Let It Bleed
Ooh, a storm threatening
My very life today.
If I don’t get some shelter
Ooh yeah
I’m gonna fade away.
While the song’s inspiration might easily be attributed to the Vietnam War and the associated social unrest of those times, according to a 2012 NPR interview with Keith Richards, watching a late-afternoon London rainstorm was the actual germ of the idea.
“Suddenly the sky went completely black, and an incredible monsoon came down,” said Richards. “It
was just people running around looking for shelter.”
“Completely black” is exactly the way I heard Shirley describe her memory of the time that lapsed between the Christmas Eve punch in the face from her then-boyfriend and the helping hand from the bag boy who found her in the grocery store parking lot.
“It was not the first time he hit me,” Shirley recalls, “But it was the first time I was
knocked unconscious. I was terrified and I had nowhere to go.”
I met Shirley almost 30 years ago while volunteer ing at a shelter for homeless women in the Brooklyn neighborhood of East New York. It was the first time I can remember ever meeting someone who had been a
victim of domestic violence. Unfortunately, it was not the last.
Domestic violence sta tistics in the United States are staggering. One out of every three women and one out of every four men have experienced some form of intimate partner violence in their lifetimes. Every year,
more than 12 million people are affected by intimate partner violence, and more than 15 million children are exposed to domestic violence. On an average day, domestic violence hotlines nationwide receive more than 20,000 calls.
In Indian River County, the annual total of reported
domestic violence-related offenses have been declin ing over the past decade. Between 2009 and 2019, the rate of reported offenses declined by more than 75 percent. However, for the first time in more than a decade, in 2020 this rate increased. Four hundred sixty-six people reported
“With this new facility, we are dedicated to providing safety and support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse.”
– TERESA ALBIZU
an assault or other violent crime in the home to law enforcement. Most were women, many with children in the home at the time of the crime.
“I am a survivor,” says Melissa, one of the mothers who reported being a victim of domestic violence in 2020.
She and her son, Ben, turned to SafeSpace to help them escape.
For more than 40 years, SafeSpace has been operating on the Treasure Coast as a single-source provider to aid victims seeking assistance to escape domestic partner abuse.
While its Vero Beach facility was closed in 2004 due to hurricane damage, the organization continued to provide Indian River County residents with a comprehen sive array of nonresidential programs to help them tran sition to an independent life free from violence.
“With help from SafeSpace, I was empowered to take control of my own life,” Melissa continues. “I think we are thriving as a family, even if it is just the two of us. We get to be a family how ever we want to be a family.”
Last year, with a grant of $50,000 from Indian River
Community Foundation and additional support from other local funders, SafeSpace opened a 19-bed emergency shelter in Vero Beach. “The facility is designed to expand its capacity to 24 beds in times of greater need,” says CEO Teresa Albizu. “With this new facility, we are dedicated to providing safety and support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse.”
According to Keith Touchberry, Fellsmere chief of police and president of the
– KEITH TOUCHBERRY
Florida Police Chiefs Associ ation, “SafeSpace is a great community partner. They are a founding partner of the Fellsmere Action Commu nity Team and a very helpful resource when our police officers encounter domes tic violence situations. We allow them to use our station for safe, confidential meetings with the victims they serve. I am grateful they are here.”
What SafeSpace does is best represented in the words of one of its current emergency shelter resi dents: “I was broken and alone. No job. No hope. Two little boys to take care of. SafeSpace has given me the courage to keep on fighting. Residing here has taught me that there is always light at the end of the tunnel.”
Light at the end of the tunnel, safe space, and shelter from the storm.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger of domestic violence, call 911. If nonemergency help is needed, call the free, confidential, 24-7 SafeSpace hotline at 772-288-7023. An advocate will help to complete a risk assessment and create a safety plan.
To learn more about how you can support SafeSpace with a charitable gift, visit www.safespacefl.org or call 772-223-2399. ❀
“SafeSpace is a great community partner.”
Hearing loss becomes more prevalent as we age It is recommended that everyone over the age of have a baseline hearing evaluation
BY RENÁE TESAURO
Wenda Bogin began noticing a change in her hearing ability a few years ago. “I work part time at an insurance agency, answering phones, and I was having trouble hearing what people were saying,” says the 73-year-old Vero Beach resident. “I was gradually turning up the TV volume, pretending to hear what people said in social situations, and many times
didn’t hear the oven timer go o .” To make matters worse, she developed a persistent ringing in her ears, known as tinnitus.
At the recommendation of a friend, Bogin visited Dr. Alexis Riley, a clinical audiologist with Vero Ear, Nose and Throat Associates (Vero ENT). After performing a thorough hearing evaluation and case history, Riley determined that Bogin, like many of her contemporaries, had age-
related hearing loss and fitted her with a hearing device.
According to the National Institute on Aging, approximately one-third of people between the ages of 65 and 74 and more than half of those over 75 have hearing loss. “Most of us tend to treat problems that cause us physical pain,” observes Riley; “but because hearing loss is a gradual dampening of a vital sense, we might not
realize or admit that there is a problem and delay treatment.”
“Occasional di culty understanding conversation in the presence of background noise or having to turn the TV volume louder are often the fi rst signs,” she explains further.
Several factors contribute to age-related hearing loss, or presbycusis. Exposure to noise over 85 decibels for an extended amount of time, even in our youth, is one of them. Remember the rock concerts or loud parties that left your ears ringing? Those experiences can trigger hearing loss that may not show up until later in life because long-term exposure to noise damages the sensory hair cells in the ears. When those cells are damaged, they do not have
the ability to grow back, and hearing is permanently compromised.
Heredity and health conditions that are prevalent among older adults, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, can trigger hearing loss. Inner ear problems, including vertigo, viruses, and bacterial infections; trauma, such as a punctured ear drum or brain injury; or even brain tumors may also be factors.
People may not realize that certain medications have an impact on hearing. “The most common medications that can cause hearing loss are antibiotics with names ending in ‘mycin’ or ‘cin,’ such as streptomycin or gentamicin,” points out Riley. “These are often prescribed to treat a more serious medical problem, but it is
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important to be evaluated and aware that hearing loss is a common side e ect.”
Chemotherapy drugs, such as cisplatin and carboplatin in high doses, can damage the cochlea of the inner ear and cause tinnitus. Several other medications, including aspirin, list tinnitus as a possible side e ect. Whatever the cause, age-related hearing loss typically a ects both ears equally, and it is often accompanied by tinnitus.
“If someone suspects a hearing problem, it is
important to consult an audiologist, who can check the ears for cerumen (wax) and perform a thorough hearing evaluation,” sug gests Riley. “Many folks are reluctant to seek help, either due to their own family member in the past being unsuccessful with treatment or friends sharing an unpleasant experience. There is a lot of misinformation and consumers can feel overwhelmed.”
Those factors should not deter people from seeking treatment, Riley is quick to point out. A wide body of research shows that, when left untreated, hearing loss can pose a serious threat to your cognitive function, safety, and quality of life.
A 2011 study funded by the National Institute on Aging found that older adults with hearing loss
were more likely to develop dementia than those with normal hearing, and that there is even a correlation between the degree of hearing loss and that of cognitive decline.
One of the most alarm ing findings disclosed by researchers at Johns Hop kins University School of Medicine and Bloomberg School of Public Health indicated that people with a 25-decibel hearing loss, classified as mild, were nearly three-times more likely to fall. The study’s authors hypothesized that the cognitive demand imposed by hearing loss could mean less brain power available to maintain balance and gait.
Aside from an increased risk of falling, hearingimpaired people face an abundance of safety issues. An inability to hear a
doctor’s advice, the oven timer, the doorbell, a car horn, or a fire alarm can pose a significant threat to one’s well-being.
Then there’s the social isolation and depression that can result from an inability to hear. People with hearing loss find it especially difficult to hear conversations in a noisy environment, a phenome
non known as the “cocktail effect.” They may with draw from conversations or refrain from accepting invitations to social gather ings. As a result, they may become more sedentary and less physically fit. Physical decline may be accompa nied by mental decline. A 2019 study found that one in five hearing-impaired adults have symptoms of
clinical depression.
On a brighter note, your brain function as well as your hearing can benefit if you’ve played a musical instrument throughout your life. In a 2012 study, researchers at Northwest ern University reported that older adults who started taking music lessons before age 9 and played a musical instrument at least three
times a week into adult hood could process auditory signals just as quickly as their younger counterparts.
It turns out that picking out meaningful notes from a song goes a long way toward helping you hear your com panion’s voice in a noisy restaurant!
Riley recommends a baseline hearing evalua tion for everyone over age
“Getting
55 but urges anyone who experiences sudden or rapid hearing loss to consult an ENT specialist. “If not medically managed promptly, there is a risk of permanent hearing deficit. It might be wax buildup or an ear infection, but it should be addressed either way.”
The most common treatment for age-related hearing loss a ecting high frequencies are digital, programmable hearing devices. Dependent on the type of hearing loss, there are other options as well, some surgical.
“Historically, hearing evaluations included speech-discrimination testing in quiet only,” says Riley. “The best practice today includes speech-
Studies show that taking music lessons and playing an instrument throughout life can improve brain function and also benefi t hearing
in-noise testing, which provides more real-world simulation (i.e. the cocktail party e ect). A common misconception is that the milder the hearing loss, the lesser the technology
required to meet one’s hearing needs. The opposite is true. Advanced circuitry and processing power will provide better hearing opportunity in challenging listening environments
regardless of the severity of hearing loss.”
You have trouble following a conversation when two or more people are talking at the same time
You have trouble hearing conversations in a noisy background such as a restaurant or a group gathering
You have dizziness, pain, or ringing in your ears
People remark about you missing what has been said
People complain that you turn the TV volume up too high
You find it hard to hear someone talking in a so voice or whisper
You find understanding women and children particularly challenging
Today’s hearing devices bear no resemblance to your grandmother’s. These high-tech devices are small and discreet, so there’s less stigma about wearing them. Most have Bluetooth capability, allowing them to be paired with your mobile phone for hands-free listening. They come with disposable or rechargeable batteries. Some even have a fall-detection monitor that can alert up to three preprogrammed contacts.
“Getting my hearing aid was an ‘aha’ moment. It improved the quality of my life 100 percent,” Bogin remarks, citing her newfound ability to talk to people in a crowd, enjoy dinner conversations, perform her work duties, and fi nally hear her car’s turn signal and her oven timer. “I don’t know why I waited so long.” ❀
The Yorkshire terrier, with its mischievous personality and endearing face, is part of the toy group.
On May 8, 1877, a group of sporting gentlemen decided to compare their hunting dogs away from the field. They formed a club, named it after their favorite bar in Manhattan, the Westminster, and put on the first New York Bench Show of Dogs. It was such a hit that more than 1,200 entries showed up, nearly 400 more than
expected. The show, now the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, is second only to the Kentucky Derby as the longest continually running sporting event in the United States.
Then, as now, each breed of dog had its own unique history and is part of a club. These clubs, known as groups, consist of selected breeds that reflect their original purpose. Just two groups were originally
recognized—sporting and nonsporting—which sug gests that most dogs were more working partners than couch potatoes.
“In 1878, the nine orig inal charter breeds of the American Kennel Club were recognized in America,” explains Dr. Jerry Klein, the AKC’s chief veterinary officer. “The list included the pointer, Chesapeake Bay retriever, Clumber span iel, cocker spaniel, Sussex
spaniel, Irish water spaniel, Irish setter, English setter, and Gordon setter.” All were breeds that flushed, retrieved, and pointed out game for their owners.
The popularity of pure bred dogs was exploding, so the groups grew to five in response to demand: The sporting group took on all retrievers, pointers, spaniels, and hounds. Working-group dogs sep arated from the sporting group in 1929 and claimed all the herding breeds as well as the working breeds we recognize today.
“Breeds in the working group are dogkind’s punchthe-clock, blue-collar workers, and include some of the world’s most ancient breeds” says Klein. “The
Tibetan mastiff may be the source from which most modern working breeds descend,” he adds. “Skeletal remnants discovered in China date from the Stone and Bronze ages.” A favor ite of Tibetan monks, the seldom-seen Tibetan mas tiff, with his characteristic lion-like mane, is wellsuited to the extreme cold and high altitude of Chang Tang Plateau in northern Tibet.
Size, strength, and intelligence mark the 31 working-group dogs. Not all are massive, however. The Portuguese water dog, a versatile fisherman’s dog, is known for herding fish into nets and finding lost tackle. The AKC breed standard writes that the ideal height
The sporting group includes the curlycoated retriever, one of the oldest and tallest retrievers. Its superpower is swimming.
I have a very, very active puppy that at times seems a little crazed. I got Lulu lots of toys that the breeder recommended, but she plays with one or two just for a few minutes and then starts nipping at my shoelaces again. Aren’t young puppies supposed to sleep a lot? Is this energy level normal?
– Wendall in Vero Beach
Puppies are busy little beavers, bent on discovering their environment at a very rapid pace. Like human babies, this often results in them putting things in their mouths and chewing. Think of the pup’s line of sight at this young age; she is low to the ground, so your shoelaces are easy targets for her pounce-and-catch instinct. Biting your shoelaces is fun in its own right and serves to get your attention. Take her outside for frequent short walks to help settle her down. Just sniffing the air takes brainpower and will help her relax once back inside. The outdoors, with its changing sights and smells, holds more interest for Lulu than even a pile of toys.
I like going to the dog park, but I’m not sure my dog likes it as much. If I sit down, Bootsie will want to jump up on the bench next to me or sit under the bench just watching the others. We go early morning when there is more action, but sometimes there are one or two dogs that seem to push their weight around while their owners aren’t watching. How can I make this experience more enjoyable for her?
– Jody in Vero Beach
The purpose of dog parks is to let dogs be with their buddies and forget our human world for a little while. They can just be dogs without us managing them all the time. It is possible that Bootsie does not approve of the free-wheeling atmosphere of the dog park, but don’t fret; many dogs prefer a leash walk or just tossing a toy in the yard. I applaud you for paying attention to your dog’s feelings and for noticing that not everyone has that sensitivity. To get a better idea of her preferences, ask yourself: How does she react when coming across other dogs on a walk with you? Does she glue herself to your side, sniff politely, or wag her tail and assume the play position? Observing her with other dogs in a more controlled setting will give you some good information. Next time you try the park, go when there is less action, like a midmorning time frame, and walk around with her. Try other fun outings, too, like walking on Ocean Drive or at the Village Shops, visiting a pet supply store, or just going to a friend’s house for some al fresco cocktails. In her mind, any adventure with you is worthwhile.
for males is 22 inches at the withers, weighing in at no more than 60 pounds. Aside from the Portie, as fans call it, most dogs in this group are quite large, such as the English mastiff, nearly hip-high at the withers and often topping 200 pounds. Many still do the work they were originally bred for, such as guarding flocks, pulling sleds and carts, and protecting hearth and home.
Not all dogs are easily categorized into any of the groups. “Many of the breeds in the nonsport ing group had functions when they were originally bred,” explains Klein. “The Dalmatian derived from a sporting heritage in the 1800s and was also used for hunting and military work. Most of the breeds in this group are no longer called upon to regularly perform their original tasks but still have the genes to have cer tain of these inclinations.”
It was not until the 1980s that the herding dogs
separated from the working group and got their own group designation. Now the herding group is home to some of our most popular companions, such as the beloved German shepherd, the energetic border collie, and the Pembroke and Car digan Welsh corgis.
Some less-common herding-group dogs deserve a long look as potential pets, such as the engaging and often comical bearded collie. This double-coated cutie looks a bit like an English sheepdog, but at half the size. The gorgeous, glossy Belgian sheepdog is a head-turner that can be mistaken for a black German shepherd, but is its own unique breed with beauty and brains.
In the hound group, things get quite interesting. This group has two very distinct types of hounds that bear little resemblance to each other. We often think of hounds as plod ding, lazy dogs, but they are dedicated workers in the
“Many of the breeds in the nonsporting group had functions when they were originally bred.”
– DR. JERRY KLEIN
The Tibetan mastiff is an ancient working breed that has been used as a guard dog for many centuries by Buddhist monks and nomadic shepherds.
field, with the best noses in the business. Scent hounds, such as bloodhounds, are prized by law enforcement for their ability to track a lost person through all types of terrain and even over asphalt parking lots.
The affable basset hound’s long ears help funnel scents to its nose, and the adorably tenacious dachshund origi nally sniffed out badgers in hard-to-reach places.
Sight hounds are a wholly different type of dog: sleek and racy, the better to sight and course fast game such as hare and deer. The saluki, whippet, and borzoi reflect thousands of years of selective breeding to obtain the efficient running machines with us today.
Dogs that look much like today’s greyhound were depicted 8,000 years ago in ancient Egyptian art.
The basenji is another sight hound but with a more compact, sturdy body. These dogs originated in Africa and were known as the “barkless dog.”
Prospective owners should know that the basenji will express itself with a chorus of yips, yodels, and chirps. No one knows how long this dog has been helping humans in the African bush, but the tan-and-white dog with the wedge-shaped head is believed to be the inspiration for the depic tion of the Egyptian god Anubis with a man’s body and a head looking much like the basenji’s.
Terriers and toys each have their own group, but some could be in either group, such as the York shire terrier. The same is true of the toy Manchester terrier, the toy fox terrier,
and the silky terrier. Like the Yorkie, these breeds are portable, compact dogs in the toy group, but they are still true terriers with mischievous personalities to match.
Some toy-group dogs seem to define the group. The fluffy, fox-like Pomer anian, the long and low Pekingese, and the regal cavalier King Charles span iel have enjoyed cult-like popularity for decades. Those seeking a toy dog that is a bit different will want to meet the miniature pinscher, often mistaken for a tiny Doberman. The two share an ancestor, the German pinscher, but the “min pin” also descends from the dachshund and the Italian greyhound. This balanced, black-and-tan dog is light on its feet and a bit full of itself for good
reason; its prancing gait and alert stance are beloved by fans.
The Brussels griffon is an uncommon sight but a welcome one. Short, sturdy, and slightly grumpy look ing, this charming Belgian import in the toy group is gaining popularity. Bright, black eyes atop a wise, bearded face indicate intel ligence and a human-like connection with its owners that is almost uncanny.
From the tiniest toy to the most imposing mas tiff, each dog was bred for a purpose, whether that is warming a lap, flushing game, or guarding a com pound. The groups tell us where our dogs belong and what their original purpose was. Understanding where your dog fits in is a window into your best friend’s behavior. ❀
THOUGH STILL A TEEN, KAYLA HERSHBERGER HAS BEEN GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY FOR AS LONG AS SHE CAN REMEMBER
BY TERESA LEE RUSHWORTH Kayla Hershberger finds joy in helping others.
When Sebastian native Kayla Hershberger was in about first grade at Treasure Coast Elementary School, she learned about the Back pack Buddies program, in which teachers and other volunteers filled backpacks with food and discreetly sent them home with students from families that struggled financially. Ordinarily, other students were not aware this project was even taking place, as organizers did not want the backpack recipients to feel singled out.
But, since her mother taught at the school, Kayla learned of the program and wanted to participate. As she helped stuff the back
packs, she gained an early awareness that there were children less fortunate than her and her two older siblings. She remembers pondering what she had learned: “There are people my age who are responsible for taking care of siblings and who struggle with not having enough food … problems I’ve never had.”
Even before that eyeopening experience, Kayla was “giving back” without realizing it. She remembers helping her grandfather as he purchased useful items when he found them at affordable prices, such as at yard sales, put them in his garage, and distributed them to people in need.
Therein, it seems, lies the secret to Kayla’s
development into the caring young woman she is today. In her early child hood, she says, “helping others was made to be something good. There was a joyful heart in giving—it wasn’t forced. Something
that was fun for us could be really meaningful for another family.”
As Kayla grew up, more volunteer opportunities came her way. One of her favorites is baking cup cakes for Little Birthday
Dropping off some diapers and bibs at Care Net Pregnancy Center is one of the simple ways Kayla reaches out.
Angels, a nonprofit organization that pro vides birthday parties and presents for Indian River County’s homeless chil dren. Kayla enjoys baking anyway, and it’s doubly rewarding when it brings joy to youngsters who may have precious little joy in their lives.
Once, when Kayla’s crew from Love to Serve, a small nonprofit her mother runs, was cooking and distributing meals with The Salvation Army, an outing did not seem to be going well. She was with the canteen, giving out meals in Fellsmere, and no one was showing up. Kayla was disappointed. What was the point of doing the work if no one was there to benefit from it?
Eventually, one woman came with small children in the car and picked up a few meals for her family. That was something, at least. Later that evening, via the Messenger function on Love to Serve’s Facebook page, that mom shared a photo of a little one eating his spaghetti dinner, happy, as only a toddler can be, to have spaghetti sauce all over his face. “Thank you so much,” his mother wrote. “I was wondering how I was going to feed them tonight.”
That thoughtful message brought tears to
Kayla’s eyes—recalling that moment still does—and cemented her determina tion to continue such work.
Now 18, Kayla is just a few credits shy of her AA degree. And get this: She owns her own busi ness! Having received her high school diploma at 16 through the Florida Virtual School—“I love school and always wanted to fasttrack”—she began studying at Indian River State College and working at a
screen-printing shop. At one point two years later, just as she was preparing to leave the job and attend college full time, the owner of the business decided to sell it.
Kayla changed her plans, and everything fell into place for her to buy the shop now known as Southern Tees. But how would people react to doing business with a company owned by a teenager? “I was definitely nervous,” she
admits, “but I’ve received nothing but support from our customers. It’s been really amazing.”
With 18 fruitful years under her belt and a good head on her shoulders, Kayla has admirable goals for the future. “I plan to continue using the blessings I receive to bless others, using my business to honor God and support local businesses, schools, and nonprofits when I can.” `
When Ferdinand Porsche Sr. created the first Volkswagen in 1938, it was unofficially dubbed the Beetle. When Ferdinand Porsche Jr., known to all as Ferry, created the Porsche 356 in 1948, people suggested it looked like an upside-down bathtub. That seems unfortunate—the name “Beetle” fits for the Volkswagen, and is even endearing, while “Bathtub” seems a very lumpish nickname for such a beautiful and nimble vehicle. That said, when you see a 356 clad in white paint, such as this Speedster is, it’s hard to argue there’s no resemblance.
The 356 was the first production car to carry the Porsche name. Ferry Porsche’s goal was simple: to create the type of automobile he liked. “I had always driven very speedy cars,” he said. “By the end of the war, I had a Volkswagen Cabriolet with a super charged engine, and that was the basic idea.” He felt a small car with a lot of power was much more fun to drive than a big car with a lot of power.
The end result was a four-cylinder, air-cooled, 1.1-liter, rear-engine vehi cle that produced 35 horsepower and a top speed of 83 mph. It used many VW components but had an all-new chassis
and was finished off with a distinctive body designed by Porsche employee Erwin Komenda.
In 1948 and ’49, approximately 50 cars were hand built at an old sawmill in Gmünd, Austria. One early owner of the very first 356 was a Swiss man by the name of Peter Kaiser. After buy ing it, though, he didn’t think much of the name on the hood. “I wasn’t interested in advertising Porsche,” he said, “so I changed the name.” Kaiser removed the seven “PORSCHE” letters, then reattached just five of them to read “PESCO.” Hmm. Curiously, his new name translated to “fishing” in French and “peach” in Italian, two of Switzerland’s official languages. Still, I guess it was better than “CORPSE” or, if he’d opted to use all the letters, “PORCHES.”
In case you’re wondering, that first 356 was bought back by Porsche in 1958 and restored; it now sits in the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart.
In 1950, production of the 356 moved to a factory in Zuffenhausen, Germany, where it remained for the balance of the car’s run, until 1965.
In 1954, Max Hoffman, Porsche’s sole U.S. importer, convinced the car maker to create the Speedster shown here—a stripped-down convertible with a 1.5-liter engine that produced 55 horsepower and a top speed of 96 mph. The Speedster was a hit and con tinued in production until 1958.
In late 1955, the 356A was intro duced, followed soon after by the 356B and 356C. There were small but significant improvements made over the years, although outwardly, many of those changes were subtle. Because of that, it makes for a good challenge try ing to identify the year of a particular model by its windshield, light configu ration, or bumper design. `
BY CHRIS FASOLINO PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY ROGERS
ll the world’s a stage,” said Shakespeare. Elizabeth Kennedy would likely agree. Her career began with dreams of Broadway, but she has channeled her theatrical flair into catering some of the most prestigious events in Vero Beach. Now, after decades of success with her catering company, she sees intriguing connec tions between these facets of her life.
During her college years in New York City, she recalls, “I was a dedi cated, passionate actress.” At the same time, she began working for one of the top caterers in NYC, doing events for Elizabeth Taylor, Diana Ross, and Chanel, among other famous clients. That experience gave her a sense of how everything she loved about theater could be applied to planning memorable events as a caterer. When she eventually purchased a budding catering business in Vero Beach, she put that understanding to good use.
As she enters her thirty-eighth season as the very hands-on owner of Elizabeth D. Kennedy & Company, she says, “I consider myself the director, and I love to orchestrate events. I’m not the actress, but I’m the director.”
Essential to her success as a direc tor is David Harmon, the chef, who brings his love of cooking to every job. “I’m the kind of person who has lunch and then starts thinking about what he’s going to cook for dinner,” Harmon says. A focus on fresh, top-quality ingredients is one
of his secrets. “Everybody’s into farm to table now. We try to purchase the best—local whenever possible.”
Another crucial player is Renee Overton, the operations manager, who is also brimming with enthusiasm for her work. “I love watching the hosts and their guests enjoying the fabulous party we helped plan, with our chef’s delicious food and our amazing staff! It always makes me smile.”
Over the years, Kennedy says, “I’ve really watched Vero Beach grow, with so many nonprofits and significant landmarks.” Her catering business has grown with the town, having begun
with small parties at John’s Island, Windsor, and The Moorings, but then expanding to include large-scale fundraising galas at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, Riverside Theatre, and at Rock City Gardens for the Indian River Land Trust.
“I’ve learned a lot from my clients. Many are experienced hostesses who have entertained in New York City, Paris, Hong Kong, wherever.” If she ever writes a book, Kennedy says, she has two titles in mind. One is “Everything I Know I Learned from My Clients.” And the other? “30,000 Par ties and Counting.”
Red Wine Seckel Pears are a wonderful and elegant alternative to a traditional green salad and especially nice at holiday time!
Poached Pears
cups port wine
cups red wine cups sugar cinnamon sticks whole cloves star anise
whole vanilla bean split bay leaves black peppercorns
Seckel pears peeled and cored
If Seckel pears are not available French bu er or Bosc pears can be substituted oz Pierre Robert cheese rind removed
To make the poaching liquid combine wines sugar and spices in a nonreactive pot and bring to a simmer for minutes This removes the raw alcohol fl avor and infuses the spices
Peel the pears in a straight continuous line from the stem down to the bo om Using a melon baller remove the seeds and core from the bo om of each pear
Add pears to the poaching liquid and cover with a tea towel to keep the pears submerged Cook at a simmer until easily pierced with a paring knife Cooking time can range from to minutes depending on the ripeness of the pear
Remove pot from heat and let pears cool in the poaching liquid Refrigerate submerged in the liquid overnight to create the deep red color throughout Set the cheese out at room temperature for hour to so en Transfer cheese to a piping bag fi ed with a smooth tip Remove the pears from poaching liquid and pat dry reserve the liquid Place the tip of the piping bag as far inside the pear as possible and fi ll with cheese
Strain cup of the poaching liquid into a nonreactive pot and slowly reduce to 1/ cup let cool Reserve tbsp for the Red Wine Pear Vinaigre e and transfer remaining syrup to a squeeze bo le to sauce the plate
1/4 cup pear vinegar
tbsp Red Wine Pear Syrup
tbsp diced shallots
tsp salt
1/2 tsp Colman’s dry mustard
3/4 cup canola oil
tsp black pepper
In a mixing bowl place vinegar Red Wine Pear Syrup shallots salt and dry mustard and let sit for minutes
Slowly add the oil in a steady stream while whisking constantly and then add pepper
To Plate Use the freshest greens of your choice Place greens on plate add pear and drizzle with vinaigre e
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Butternut Squash Ravioli is a fabulous fall item and can be used as an entrée, side dish, or even breakfast, according to a client.
premade bu ernut squash ravioli
Toasted pecans for garnish
Burnt Sage Bu er
lb salted bu er
tbsp finely chopped sage and/or rosemary Black pepper to taste
In a heavy sauce pan melt bu er over medium heat stirring occasionally until solids begin to tum light-to-medium brown Remove from heat and add sage/rosemary and a few grinds of black pepper
Arrange cooked ravioli on plate and drizzle oz burnt bu er over each serving Garnish with toasted pecans and chopped parsley if desired
Caramel Apple Bars
quick oats
brown sugar
baking soda
oats
egg
vanilla
apple peeled cored and chopped about apples such
Smith
squares
Preheat oven to degrees Fahrenheit Lightly spray a -by- -inch baking dish with nonstick spray
In a large mixing bowl mix together fl our oats brown sugar baking soda and salt until well combined Mix in melted bu er egg and vanilla until well combined
Spread about 2/3 of the mixture onto bo om of prepared baking dish to form an even layer You may need to use the back of a fork or your hands to spread evenly Set remaining crust mixture aside
Bake crust for about – minutes or until slightly puffed
Meanwhile place chopped apples caramels and cream in a small saucepan over low heat Stir until caramel is smooth and melted and apples are slightly so
Pour caramel apple mixture over baked crust Sprinkle remaining crust mixture on top
Bake an additional – minutes at degrees Fahrenheit or until edges are slightly browned Cool then cut into bars
unsalted bu er unwrapped melted and cooled
You can also add cinnamon and/or your favorite nuts
BY TERESA LEE RUSHWORTH
Stanislav Khristenko, a native of Kharkiv, will be the featured piano soloist when the Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine performs in Vero Beach early next year.
Even in times of tribulation, Ukraine shares its rich cultural heritage with the rest of the world. This season, the Treasure Coast will welcome two performing troupes from the cradle of Eastern Slavic civilization.
On December 28, the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine will dance Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable Swan Lake at the historic Sunrise Theatre in Fort Pierce. With its 2022–23 tour, the company, consisting of more than 55 dancers, is bringing its rendition of this 1877 classic to U.S. stages for the first time. (sunrisetheatre.com)
On January 13, 2023, the Indian River Symphonic Association will host the Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine. Under the baton of Theodore Kuchar, an American of Ukrainian descent, the orchestra will perform two works by Brahms and one by Sibelius. Featured piano soloist Stanislav Khristenko is a native of Kharkiv, a city that sustained severe damage and casualties in the early days of this year’s Russian invasion. (irsymphonic.org)
The Space Coast Symphony takes a wideranging series of concerts to venues in Vero Beach and Melbourne.
Vero Beach residents don’t have to go far to enjoy a robust selection of symphonic music.
The Atlantic Classical Orchestra has entered its fourth decade of fulfilling the dream of late conductor and French-horn player Andrew McMullan for the Treasure Coast to have its own professional orchestra. In addition to its four-part Masterworks series, performed at the Community Church of Vero Beach, the ACO collaborates with the Vero Beach Museum of Art to present the Chamber Music Series, which consists of three concerts. (atlanticclassicalorchestra.com)
The Indian River Symphonic Association likewise uses the spacious Community Church as its venue, welcoming orchestras from around the United States and the world. This year, IRSA brings the Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine, the Brevard Symphony Orchestra, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Palm Beach Symphony, and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra to Vero Beach. (irsymphonic.org)
Space Coast Symphony, with its inspiring mission to “make professional classical music affordable and accessible to people of all ages,” puts on an eclectic lineup of shows in both Melbourne and Vero Beach. Between now and May, nine Vero Beach performances are scheduled. (spacecoastsymphony.org)
As always, the Vero Beach Opera is excited about its upcoming season. This year’s original VBO production will be L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love), an 1832 Gaetano Donizetti composition of the opera buffa genre. In a whirlwind of operatic operations, the VBO production team will gather musicians, chorus singers, and opera vocalists from far and wide to stage this show January 8. Opera fans will also not want to miss “Phantom Goes to the Opera,” VBO’s best of Broadway and opera concert February 4, and its always-much-anticipated Rising Stars vocal competition and concert in March. (verobeachopera.org)
Also in the vocal vein, the Vero Beach Choral Society is thrilled with the challenging repertoire it has planned this season. Artistic director Jacob Craig is preparing his ensemble for a performance of Vivaldi’s “Gloria” in December. Another concert with an all-new repertoire will take place in April 2023. (verobeachchoralsociety.org)
Vero Beach Opera’s much-anticipated season kicks off in January with an original VBO production and wraps up with the annual Rising Stars concert and competition.
Ballet Vero Beach is celebrating its tenth anniversary! For more than half of BVB’s existence, Nutcracker on the Indian River has been a cherished event each December. This year the three-day treat will begin December 29 with the Accessible/Family Friendly version, followed by the Main Stage shows December 30 and 31. Three additional performances, Tastemakers, Beyond the Ballets Russes, and Choreographer’s Notebook: Samuel Kurkjian, will carry ballet lovers all the way through spring.
We caught up with BVB’s founder, artistic director, and CEO, Adam Schnell, and asked him to share some inside information about the Nutcracker that we in Vero Beach can call our very own.
Were you the sole creator of Nutcracker on the Indian River?
I came up with the concept, the libretto, and 95 percent of the choreography. There are a couple pieces where I pulled from the choreography of the traditional ballet.
How did the idea come about?
Honestly, the show almost predates Ballet Vero Beach, or rather they jelled at the same time. I knew BVB would need a Nutcracker eventually, and I knew I did not want to follow the traditional story line. I wanted something that reflected the uniqueness of our area and that our community could be proud of. It premiered in December 2017.
Has the performance changed or evolved over the years?
Every time we mount the production it changes a little. Aside from improving sets and special effects, I always tweak the choreography slightly—not a lot, but sometimes to play to the strengths of a dancer or to make the story tighter.
Do you have any idea how many people have seen Nutcracker on the Indian River performed?
In person, the full show has been seen by 3,000-plus people. The abbreviated version we did outdoors last year was seen by an additional 500-plus people. It is impossible to tell how many people saw the film version we did in 2020, as we not only housed it for free on our own platforms, but it was picked up by South Florida PBS and shown from Vero to Key West.
What is the most rewarding bit of feedback you’ve received about the show?
The most rewarding thing is honestly that people got it right away. I wanted to create something that captured the magic and wonder of the original ballet but really transported people to a localized and unique setting. The show does that, and I am really proud of that accomplishment. (balletverobeach.org)
Vero Beach is celebrating two major milestones on the theater scene this season. The Vero Beach Theatre Guild, the oldest community theater on the Treasure Coast, is turning 65. In addition to its inaugural Theatre Festival, “10 by Tenn,” a monthlong tribute to playwrite Tennessee Williams held in September, the guild will stage Yasmina Reza’s Art; Musical Chairs: The Musical; Love, Loss & What I Wore; Visiting Mr. Green; The Lifespan of a Fact; The Boy from Oz; Equus; and Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Nile. Having produced more than 335 main stage shows, the guild is, as current artistic director Jon Putzke says, “a theater for, of, and by the community … with a professional staff and hundreds of volunteers on- and backstage.” (verobeachtheatreguild.com)
Our small town also boasts Florida’s largest professional theater, which is raising a glass on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary. For its March gala, Riverside Theatre will host Broadway and television star Kelli O’Hara. Additional highlights of the upcoming season are the romantic comedy Butterflies Are Free; Man of LaMancha: The Musical; Ken Ludwig’s A Come dy of Tenors; 42nd Street; and Honky Tonk Angels, a tribute to the women of country music. (riversidetheatre.com)
Riverside Theatre is celebrating 50 years of entertaining stage enthusiasts in Vero Beach. This season’s full slate of performances has just gotten underway.
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Vero Beach always enjoys a full platter when it comes to the visual arts. Underway right now at Vero Beach Museum of Art is “Changing Nature: A New Vision, Photographs by James Balog,” which will run through December 31. This thought-provoking exhibition examines the patterns of life on earth and the role of human activity in those patterns. Balog is passionate about exploring the relationship between man and nature.
On January 30, 2023, VBMA will shift gears with “Rolling Sculpture: Streamlined Art Deco Automobiles and Motorcycles: 1930–1941,” which will run through the end of April. This stunning show, guest curated by Ken Gross, former executive director of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, will place 20 rare cars and two motorcycles, all sleek and svelte, throughout the museum’s multiple galleries. (vbmuseum.org)
The Vero Beach Art Club, a treasured fixture in our community since 1936, is tireless in its efforts, offering classes, exhibitions, and refreshing outdoor events. Art in the Park takes place various Sundays throughout the year, and the club’s flagship event, the seventy-second annual Under the Oaks fine arts & craft show, will draw more than 200 artists and many thousands of guests from near and far to Riverside Park March 10 through 12. (verobeachartclub.org)
Fashion designers Mark Badgley, standing, and James Mischka, seated, will be at VBMA February 22, 2023.
Celebrating fashion as its own distinct art form, and a ubiquitous one at that, Vero Beach Museum of Art is now in its sixth year of bringing sartorial luminaries to Vero Beach for Fashion Meets Art. The 2023 FMA is scheduled for February 22, and event co-chairs Gregory Allan Ness and Leslie Bergstrom are excited to announce this year’s guest speakers—renowned design duo Mark Badgley and James Mischka. The Badgley Mischka brand, launched in 1988, is characterized by classic Hollywood glamour reinterpreted for the contemporary woman. They will be joined onstage by presenter Tiffany Corr and will dish details from their decades in the fashion industry. Tickets go on sale to the general public November 16. (vbmuseum.org)
Riverside Theatre’s Distinguished Lecturer Series, the longest continuously running lecture series in Vero Beach, presents its twenty-fourth season. Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will kick off the series in January, followed by former Secretary of Defense retired Gen. James Mattis in February and author Bjorn Lomborg in March. In April, acclaimed historian and best-selling author Walter Isaacson will provide the season finale. In addition to his other works, Isaacson has penned detailed biographies of Steve Jobs, Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin, and Henry Kissinger.
The Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary of literary pursuits on the Treasure Coast. On January 19, in honor of Jackson’s January 16 birthday, the foundation welcomes Vero Beach’s own Carl Hiaasen, best-selling author of more than 20 books, for “Laughing Out Loud” at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center. Spring will bring LRJF’s twelfth annual Poetry and Barbecue event, “Collaborative: When Poets Marry.” Two married couples of poets will be on hand to discuss this topic: Barbara Hamby and David Kirby of Tallahassee and Chelsea Rathburn and Jim May of North Georgia.
The Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation’s new executive director, Sara Wilson, has given us her perspective on this exciting season and beyond.
What is your favorite part of LRJF’s work, and what do you think is LRJF’s most important role in the community?
I was trained as a historian, so I’ll admit to a little personal bias towards the preservation and exhibition of Laura (Riding) Jackson’s home and belongings, and the all-native Florida gardens we’ve established there. I urge anyone who hasn’t been to tour the house, located at the Indian River State College Mueller Campus in Vero, to go ahead and do that! The house opens for tours November 1, after hurricane season is over. As interesting as the house itself is, the most important role of the foundation in the community is its support and encouragement of writers of all ages. Laura herself wrote prolifically from childhood until her death at age 90, and our programs nurture writers in every stage of life, as well.
How did you decide on Carl Hiaasen to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary? What is he going to talk about at the event?
As a hugely talented and successful writer of nonfiction and fiction, both for adults and young readers, Carl represents a life devoted to the written word. Like Laura, he’s known for his passion for the Florida environment. Plus, he’s really funny! The topic of his talk is “Laugh Out Loud” which we chose because, in our first really big gathering in the post-pandemic world, we wanted to joyfully celebrate our 30 years with the community. What better way to do that than through laughter?
What are your fondest hopes for LRJF’s next 30 years?
We’re just getting started! Thirty years from now, I expect our writing programming to have reached hundreds of thousands of people and contributed to the appreciation and publication of every kind of writing. In the coming decades, we will bolster Vero’s reputation as the cultural heartbeat of Florida. And Laura’s house and native garden will ensure that Florida’s past and unique environment are remembered and celebrated.
How would you sum up the role of literature in society in one sentence?
Through the imagination and skill of writers, literature enriches human life by allowing us to temporarily step into new worlds where we can encounter observations, emotions, and awareness different from those we’ve experienced in our own lives. (lauraridingjackson.org)
As a subtropical paradise known as the Hibiscus City, Vero Beach has always cherished botanical beauty as part of its cultural landscape.
The Garden Club of Indian River County has just released its thirty-first annual Christmas ornament, honoring the twentieth anniversary of the club’s popular Gardenfest, which took place earlier this year. The ornament, designed by Bonnie Pfeister, will join the beloved collection of 30 prior ornaments, all depicting historical aspects of Indian River County and all designed by Arun Wijetilleke, who has finally decided to hang up her pencils. (gardenclubofirc.org)
Also on the floral front, you will not want to miss the stunning exhibition McKee Botanical Garden is hosting January 20 through April 30! The “Garden of Glass Exhibition by Jason Gamrath” will feature 10 colorful, larger-than-life works by the renowned Sea le-based glass sculptor. These 6-to-14-foot orchids, water lilies, and other plants represent Gamrath’s first outdoor garden exhibit in Florida. (mckeegarden.org)
Rounding out the gardening genre, Vero Beach Museum of Art will welcome esteemed floral designer Maxine Owens for its annual Art in Bloom event March 8 through 10. Owens is the owner of Max Owens Design, formerly The Southern Table, based in Dallas, Texas. She has been featured in Harper’s Bazaar, Martha Stewart Weddings, Style Me Pre y, and Brides magazines. (vbmuseum.org) ❀
Glen Campbell and his daughter Ashley shared a special connection through music. Here, they perform in concert at the Long Center in Austin, Texas in 2012.
“Daddy, don’t you worry. I’ll do the remembering for both of us.” Those were the words Ashley Campbell spoke to her father, Glen, as she watched Alzheimer’s disease slowly take over his mind and finally his body.
The country music star, whose signature song “Rhine stone Cowboy” brought audiences to their feet, was 75 years old when his family realized he was becoming more and more forgetful, confused, and dependent on others. That was when Ashley, a musician, songwriter, and performer in her own right, wrote the song “Remembering,” with lyrics that tell of her father’s journey with the disease, for which there is no cure.
“I knew there would come a time when my father wouldn’t remember my name or who I was, so I wanted to be able to connect with him on a deeper level, as we always had, through music. Even if he forgot me, I would remember how much he loved me. I would remember for both of us,” says Campbell, who, along with her mother and others, helped care for her father until he passed away in 2017 at age 81.
On Monday, November 14, Ashley Campbell will be the guest speaker at Senior Resource Association’s “Nourishing Our Souls” luncheon at Quail Valley River Club. Through music and stories, she will tell of the experiences she and her father shared. They are alternately sad, happy, and, above all, inspirational. Campbell will also talk about how important it is that caregivers take care of themselves.
According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, one out of five Americans is taking care of a loved one. Caregiv ing can be a demanding, time-consuming job that can take a physical and mental toll.
Campbell knows. That’s why she offers these words of encouragement: “If you’re a caregiver, don’t be afraid
to reach out for help. No one should have to go through this alone. Also, remember to set yourself up to be able to take time for yourself, to do things just for you that bring you pleasure, whether it’s reading a book or going out to a nice dinner. You’re not being selfish; you deserve to have a life, too.”
That’s where Senior Resource Association can help make that life happen. A vital part of the not-for-profit organization’s mission is to provide enrichment and respite programs for seniors and caregivers, and the DayAway pro gram does just that.
Five days a week, adults with physical and/or cognitive health challenges arrive at one of SRA’s two state-licensed centers, one in Vero Beach, the other in Sebastian.
Time at the centers is spent engaging in supervised activities, enjoying the company of others, and savoring a hot, nutritious lunch, along with healthful snacks through out the day. There are more smiles than frowns in what many consider to be their home away from home.
The centers are open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and while some stay the entire day, others visit for just a few hours. The time they spend there allows their caregivers to see to personal matters, relax, and recharge.
For Michael and Nora Berry, it’s also a safe place. Michael was only 51 years old and working as an executive director of sales and marketing for NBC when the first signs of Alz heimer’s started to appear and he was forced into an early retirement.
Now 65, Michael’s social skills remain strong, a fact that actually adds to Nora’s challenge as his caregiver. “People who don’t see him every day think he’s fine,” she says. “It’s hurtful when people don’t understand the reality of a
Nora and Michael Berry found a safe place for Michael during the week—Senior Resource Association’s DayAway program—so that Nora can work at a job she enjoys.
– ASHLEY CAMPBELL
long-term illness. The only one who holds the truth is the caregiver.”
Nora left a long career in education when the couple moved to Vero Beach in 2021, seeking a slower-paced life style. She ultimately accepted a job as a fifth-grade special needs teacher, but it quickly became clear that it wasn’t safe for Michael to stay home alone.
A coworker told Nora about DayAway. “I stood outside for an hour crying, because I didn’t know how to cross over,”
she says. “I just needed a safe place, somewhere that I knew Michael would be taken care of. A worker saw me and came out and said, ‘It will be okay.’”
Initially, Michael went to the center two days a week, while a nurse went to the Berry’s home on the other three. Now he goes to the center five days a week, enabling Nora to continue working in a job she loves. Giving herself permis sion to keep working is one of the primary ways Nora cares for herself.
“If you’re a caregiver, don’t be afraid to reach out for help.”Longtime Senior Resource Association employee Annie Mae Stokes, LPN, is the DayAway program manager. Michael laughs with her daily and says, “We just call her ‘superstar.’” – NORA BERRY
Michael considers going to the center his job. DayAway program manager Annie Mae Stokes describes how the other men in the program gather around him. “It’s not just what he receives here, but what he gives,” she notes. He teaches them things, including how to have fun at the “Magic Table,” an interactive light projector that provides stimulat ing games for the people gathered around it.
He also shares his artistic talents. The walls of Stokes’s office are adorned with his drawings, including a poster of “The Dream Team,” Michael’s name for the staff at DayAway. His art is not just a casual hobby; Michael is an Emmy-award winning graphic artist. If you have ever seen the children’s show Barney, you have seen his work. He was the graphic designer for, among other things, the opening animated sequence on the show. He has also published a number of books, including Seek and Ye Shall Find, a Where’s
Waldo-type children’s book in which readers search for the “Angel Twins” in detailed drawings based on Bible stories. “I always had a crayon,” Michael explains. “My art is just a gift from above.”
Married 40 years, the Berrys have three children and two grandsons. Nora explains how Alzheimer’s has changed their life together. “The love is still there,” she says, “but you have to learn to express it differently.” She elaborates, “I spent so much time in my life trying to create moments of memories,” she says. “Now it’s about creating moments of joy.”
The nature of Alzheimer’s makes it hard to know what to expect from day to day, and Nora doesn’t sugarcoat the challenges. “You can’t see the emotional support he needs,” she says, comparing Alzheimer’s to other physical ailments in which the outward signs are more obvious. Anger and
“I just needed a safe place, somewhere that I knew Michael would be taken care of.”
frustration are normal reactions for people who are losing things to the disease, and Nora appreciates the ways the center helps Michael deal with his emotions.
She explains that coming to the program has helped her learn to talk more freely about their journey with Alzhei mer’s. “There’s no shame in what life hands you,” she says, “and people are waiting and eager to support you.”
Michael chimes in. “I had no idea there was a place like this,” he says. He spreads his arms, in a gesture that seems to take in Nora, Annie Mae, and the entire center. “Look how blessed I am,” he says. “How could I be unhappy?”
DayAway is just one of the many programs and services SRA provides: There’s Meals on Wheels, GoLine, Public Guardian Program, Grocery Shopping Assistance, Emer gency Home Energy Assistance, in-home services, and more. Proceeds from the November luncheon will go toward sup porting SRA programs.
“Nourishing Our Souls” featuring Ashley Campbell is an event you won’t want to miss, especially if you are a caregiver or know of and support someone who is, and that pretty much includes all of us.
After her father’s death, Campbell shared a touching Ins tagram image of her hand locked in his, with these words: “Heartbroken. I owe him everything I am, and everything I ever will be. He will be remembered so well and with so much love.”
And remembering well is what Campbell does through her music and stories. “I can’t even put it into words how priceless it was for me to be able to perform with my dad. It was a ridiculously valuable experience, but more impor tantly, it was so great to watch my dad doing what he loves,” she says, cherishing the good times.
“You kind of learn to take each day as it comes, enjoy who they are with the disease. It’s important to love them for who they still are, as opposed to what you wish they still were, and don’t ever think you should, or could, do this alone.
“You have to find a support system because there are times when you can’t do anything but lean on one another,” says Campbell, who pauses and adds, “It’s a lot easier to do something like this when it’s for someone you love. It’s not hard—it’s an honor.” `
BY TERESA LEE RUSHWORTH PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY ROGERS
From ancient cave-wall paintings to Renaissance frescoes to urban gra ti, wall art has been a part of the human experience. Over the past several decades, public art has proliferated all over the United States, particularly in big cities. In recent years, Florida has joined the trend, with cities and towns of all sizes participating.
Public murals are edifying, educational, inspiring—and free to view! Each one tells a story for visitors and longtime residents alike. Popular subjects include Florida’s history, including its pioneer days; its agricultural underpinnings; and its magnificent flora, fauna, and other natural assets.
Murals have been springing up in Miami, Orlando, and Jacksonville, but also in rural Arcadia, Quincy, and Wauchula. Our neighboring towns of Melbourne, Fort Pierce, and Okeechobee have gotten in on the action, and Sebastian has recently launched its own public mural program.
No stranger to public art, Vero Beach is home to a plethora of public murals, and the number is growing, thanks in part to the Downtown Vero Beach Mural Project, set into motion in 2018.
Just 10 local murals are highlighted on the following pages. You will probably recognize a few and recall some of the other murals you’ve seen around town.
When the members of First Presbyterian Church of Sebastian needed to beautify the exterior of their thrift shop earlier this year, they took to the internet and found Carol Makris of Artistic Brushworks. When she tried to pin them down as to what they wanted, they simply told her they wanted something colorful that would make people smile. She came up with the concept of a cheerful seaside cottage, and church leaders were delighted with her sketches. She worked on the project for six weeks, with help from some church volunteers, particularly Vickie Beyer, an experienced artist. The biggest challenge was avoiding the scorching sun in the April–May project. To that end, some fancy footwork kept Makris moving from spot to spot on this three-wall mural. “It made me very happy to bring a little joy to their community,” she says.
Commissioned about 10 years ago by the owner of the Twig Shop and its building, which also houses four other shops, this full-wall mural took seasoned mural artist Barbara Sharp about a week to complete. Though the paint has faded a bit over the years, a careful look at the shopping bags reveals that the lady on the bench has been shopping at the five stores in that very building: the Twig Shop, Tusk, Lazy Daisy, Very Fitting, and Irish Treasures—the first three of which are still in business in the same building. The background pays homage to Harbor Island in The Bahamas, a place that reminds the building’s owner of Vero Beach, with its inviting character and friendly atmosphere.
This colorful mural, which adorns the west wall of Mr. Smokes, is a whimsical tribute to our sunny town. A winking, smiling sun emits bright rays down to lively waves, and the word “Vero” is repeated nine times in parallel to the sun’s rays. This vibrant artwork was completed in February 2017. It is virtually impossible to see while driving, as it is on a west-facing wall of a building that sits on a one-way street—westbound.
On the same wall as Malone’s mural, and painted about a year later, is an intriguing work by Massachusetts native and Vero Beach resident Arielle Chandonnet. This precise yet ethereal piece draws the viewer into an enchanted forest with billowing clouds above. Like others in the vicinity, it came about as part of the Downtown Vero Beach Mural Project.
Guests entering the Kilted Mermaid are greeted by a fanciful mural of a woman whose face is characterized by two types of imagery evoked by the establishment’s name. The left side of her face has a mermaid theme, while the right side is inspired by Irish mythology. The only mural on this list that is situated completely above eye level, this piece took artist Nicole Salgar five days to complete.
Longtime Pipe Den owners Bob and Sue Marshbanks tapped Barbara Sharp to adorn the west wall of their downtown building with a mural depicting elements of Vero Beach’s history and life. Painted in 2018, the scene includes tropical foliage, hibiscus flowers in honor of the “Hibiscus City,” citrus groves and fruit as a tribute to our area’s strong citrus heritage, and a Seminole gentleman with a pipe—the mural is on the Pipe Den, after all. After Sue’s death in 2021, a second half was added to the mural. This time, Sharp painted a large royal poinciana tree with a heart on its trunk encircling the words “Sue Marshbanks 1952–2021.”
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Finished in May of this year, the mural on the rear wall of the Kilted Mermaid is a cheerful riot of color. It is obvious that artist Mishka Bozkova was undaunted in the face of numerous protruding elements of the building that needed to be incorporated into her artwork: electrical boxes, meters, wiring, pipes, water faucets, and a vent.
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When Ti ani Buckley and Kirsten Kennedy were preparing to open their interior design studio, Hazel House, in late 2018, they wanted to make their mark, so to speak, on the building so that everyone would know there was a new business on the block. They did not have to look far for an artist, as they were friends with Katie Gastley and were fans of her work. Around the same time, the Downtown Vero Beach Mural Project was just getting underway, so everything came together perfectly. They told Gastley they wanted a botanical theme and trusted her to do the rest. It took just a few days; the mural, bold but not overdone, was ready for Hazel House’s opening on December 1, 2018. ❀
“Leonardo da Vinci supposedly said, ‘If you can draw an egg, you can draw anything,’ says Francesca Anderson. “I spent my childhood drawing the ovals in Mickey Mouse’s face. Therefore, if you can draw Mickey Mouse’s face, you can draw anything.”
Born in Washington, D.C., Anderson spent endless hours being strolled around the National Gallery of Art by her mother, who noted her daughter’s fascination with shapes and colors from infancy. Later, growing up in Pittsburgh, Anderson remembers longing for more colorful surroundings and yearning to be a Disney illustrator.
In fact, she grew up to be a world-renowned botanical artist, depicting natural history in pen and ink.
In middle school, she was selected to participate in a Saturday art course at the prestigious Carnegie Institute. Lessons began with small crayon drawings on a di erent theme each week. Anderson attended these classes for three or four years and was sometimes among the few students periodically asked to present their work to the rest of the class, re-creating their compositions in pastels on a large paper and addressing some 300 students. “I remember being terrified,” she shares.
As the time approached for college, Anderson received a science scholarship from Westinghouse Electric Company. “I’d always loved science along with art,” she explains. “At Manhattanville College, I started out as a physics major, but it was quickly revealed that I could not handle the necessary math. To their huge credit, Manhattanville pivoted by creating a brand-new BFA [bachelor of fi ne arts] program around me and another student.”
Anderson earned her BFA in 1968; the master of arts and master of fi ne arts would come more than a decade later, after she had relocated to Brooklyn, married, and was rearing two daughters. Her longtime proximity to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden inspired a new passion—plants. In fact, she says, “It was the start of my lifelong fascination with plants, which has defi ned my life.”
Francesca Anderson appreciates her life and home in Vero Beach where she draws her artistic inspiration from the environment that surrounds her
A career as a botanical illustrator was the perfect expression for Anderson’s threefold enthusiasm for art, science, and plants. In addition to gracing the walls of countless public and private collections, her works, rendered primarily in pen and ink, are also featured on the pages of many field guides and other scientific publications as well as books and articles on contemporary botanical art.
“For most of my artistic career,” Anderson says, “I have been committed to the study and practice of the art of the natural sciences, which go back to our very beginnings, to the cave drawings. For centuries, nature has been an inspiration for art.”
She also discusses the precision required in drawing plants for identification purposes, especially in reference to medicinal or culinary use. “Botanical illustration demands an in-depth exact examination of nature and an accurate reproduction of it.”
Anderson’s work is respected in the world of botanical scholarship, as evidenced by the comments of eminent botanist Sir Ghillean Prance in his foreword to Field Guide to the Palms of Belize, published in 2022 by the New York Botanical Garden Press and illustrated by Anderson. Prance writes, “These drawings are not only strikingly attractive, but they are also accurate with every intimate detail shown. It is wonderful that
the small country of Belize has such great diversity of palms to o er and they could not be better represented than by the pictures in this attractive book.”
Despite all of the technological advances that have revolutionized the graphic arts, there is no substitute for pen and ink. “There is a revival of botanical art today, spurred on by Shirley Sherwood from the U.K.,” Anderson says. In fact, Sherwood, a botanist and author who earned a doctorate from Oxford University and was awarded the status of O cer of the Order of the British Empire for her services in the botanical arts, established a collection at Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew in London. The celebrated collection includes more than 1,000 contemporary botanical artworks by some 300 artists from 36 countries; Anderson is represented more widely than the vast majority of other contributors, with 13 works currently in the collection.
In addition to the United States and the United Kingdom, Anderson’s work has been exhibited
“For centuries, nature has been an inspiration for art.”Curly Leaf Le uce on Ground
“Botanical art slows down time and puts one in the moment.”
FRANCESCA ANDERSON
In her home studio Anderson spends time on her meticulous ink drawings and also teaches othersKELLY
throughout the world, with at least 20 solo shows and 60 group shows to her credit. She has exhibited at the National Wildlife Federation, the United States National Arboretum, the New York Botanical Garden, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, and the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, to name just a few.
Her accolades include two gold medals from the Royal Horticultural Society and an Artist of the Year designation from the American Society of Botanical Artists.
The balance of art and science is a fascinating aspect of Anderson’s occupation. By commission, a suite of 13 of her drawings adorned the walls of the Orchid Room at the famous 21 Club in Manhattan. At the same time, she is a fellow of the 234-year-old Linnean Society of London and a member of the International Dendrology Society.
Anderson describes botanical art as “the perfect antidote for our modern predilection for searching for truth, beauty, and relevance through a machine like the iPhone for instance, rather than through our own personal senses and reactions.”
She adds, “Botanical art slows down time and puts one in the moment. This process of looking is a meditation. It is, for me, more important than the end result.”
Anderson’s special connection with the Brooklyn Botanic Garden has never been broken. For many years, she served as a trustee, and also as founder and president of the garden’s Florilegium Society. In 2008, BBG honored her with its Forsythia Award.
Nevertheless, she says, the decision to relocate from Brooklyn to Vero Beach was an easy, painless one. “After living in New York for most of our lives, my husband, Brad, and I knew we did not want to move to an urban area. Having vacationed all around Florida, we loved the water, the nature, and the vastness of the state. We saw that Vero Beach was committed to a low profi le and limited growth, unlike other areas in Florida. There was an incredible recreational and arts infrastructure in place. As an artist, I loved the amazing light and color.”
Anderson points out several local institutions that have become important to her. She mentions that “the
Anderson and her husband Brad made a smooth transition from Brooklyn to Vero Beach
Vero Beach Museum of Art held a magnificent ‘Poetry of Nature’ exhibit featuring the paintings of Martin Johnson Heade as well as the ‘Vero Collects’ exhibit with works by N.C. Wyeth. The McKee garden is a botanical paradise with its lush, ever-changing flora and vegetative treasures.” And, when her artistic tastes venture into the animal kingdom, “the Environmental Learning Center has been a great and welcoming source of taxidermy birds for me to observe and draw.”
Overall, she says, “We felt comfortable with the people and the place. With time, Vero Beach just gets better and better, and we just feel grateful that eight years ago we made the decision to make our home here.” ❀
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The St. Lucie Mets teamed up with Treasure Coast Food Bank for Strike Out Hunger, an annual appreciation night for TCFB supporters.
Before the August 25 game against the Palm Beach Cardinals, players and staff helped assemble 600 family food boxes for neighbors in need on the Treasure Coast. Patrons who brought fi ve nonperishable food items received a free ticket to that night’s game.
Over the summer, 37 boats turned out for the Indian River Firefighters Benevolent Association’s inaugural Off shore Fishing Tournament. Proceeds from the wildly successful event benefited the Clean Water Coalition of Indian River County. Participants dropped their lines in at 6 a.m. and enjoyed a beautiful day on the water as they competed for a total purse of $10,000.
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NOVEMBER 1–25 Gallery 14 is delighted to kick off the season, its fifteenth, with an exhibition by the ever-popular husband-and-wife team of Horacio Lertora and Melissa Mastrangelo. “Sharing the same canvas in life and art,” as they say, Lertora and Mastrangelo have built a large following with their bright and nostalgic acrylic paintings celebrating Florida life throughout the years. “Florida Fresh: Pop Art Paintings by Horacio & Melissa” will run through November 25, with a reception during the First Friday Gallery Stroll November 4.
GALLERY 14 1911 14th Ave. 772-562-5525 gallery14verobeach.com
NOVEMBER 1–30
Findlay Galleries is pleased to present an exhibition of paintings by German American artist Fritz Rauh, whose vibrant abstract works possess an organic quality with forms that imitate the rhythms of nature. After a 1967 solo exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Raugh exhibited extensively on the international scene throughout the 1970s. Findlay Galleries is proud to represent the Fritz Rauh estate exclusively and invites everyone to view this collection at its Palm Beach gallery.
FINDLAY GALLERIES 165 Worth Ave., Palm Beach 561-655-2090 findlaygalleries.com
Untitled (1979–004) by Fritz Rauh, acrylic on canvas, 41.5 x 51.5 inches
Drift by Craig Krefetz; solid, metallic, and fluorescent acrylic on canvas; 36 x 72 inches
NOVEMBER 3–26
Big Art Now presents an exhibition by Treasure Coast artist Craig Krefetz, who has a distinctive take on the beauty of the ocean. His modernist approach captures the endless pattern of wave swell periods with a striking graphic minimalism but with a magical twist: two different appearances, depending on whether the painting is viewed in daylight or at night. In UV light, a fluorescent beauty emerges. Each painting is based upon a particular surf-break location.
BIG ART NOW 1791 Old Dixie Hwy. 561-440-4260 bigartnow.co
NOVEMBER 10–DECEMBER 31
Richard Oversmith and E.J. Paprocki are the featured artists in J.M. Stringer Gallery’s exhibition “Inspirations Near and Far.” Oversmith creates impressionistic landscapes that are inspired by his travels throughout the United States; a six-month stint in Brittany, France; and the natural beauty of his surroundings in western North Carolina. Paprocki is a Chicago native who has been an avid painter since childhood. His works hang in more than 1,000 public, private, and corporate collections in at least a dozen countries.
J.M. STRINGER GALLERY OF FINE ART 3465 Ocean Drive 772-231-3900 jmstringergallery.com
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Distant Shores in the Azores by Richard Oversmith, oil on linen panel, 30 x 40 inches
Bottom: Central Park Carriages in Autumn by E.J. Paprocki, oil on linen, 18 x 24 inches
The Vero Beach Art Club presents an exhibition titled “Tiny Treasures,” with artwork available for purchase.
VERO BEACH ART CLUB GALLERY & MARKETPLACE 1903 14th Ave. 772-217-3345 verobeachartclub.org
In its Holmes and Titelman Galleries, Vero Beach Museum of Art presents “Changing Nature: A New Vision, Photographs by James Balog.” The exhibition comprises four sections: “Survivors,” “Transformation,” “Combustion,” and “Extraction.”
VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART 3001 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-0707 vbmuseum.org
‘ALL MIXED UP’
Art at the Emerson presents “All Mixed Up,” an exhibition of mixed-media art.
The Emerson Center 1590 27th Ave. 772-778-5880 artattheemerson.com
The Stark Gallery at Vero Beach Museum of Art is currently home to “Picasso, Matisse, & Friends: Drawings from a Private Collection.”
VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART
3001 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-0707 vbmuseum.org
The Emerson Center’s art gallery features the work of local artists in six themed twomonth exhibitions per year.
1590 27th Ave. 772-778-5880 artattheemerson.com
Celebrating 30-plus years of sharing art with Vero Beach, this cooperative fine-art gallery features the work of artist-owners Sue Dinenno, Barbara Glover, Chuck Haaland, Sherry Haaland, Judy Mercer, Dawn Mill, Patricia Padoll, Judy Rixom, Fran San Miguel, and Rita Ziegler. In addition to paintings in various media, the gallery’s 12 rooms present works of sculpture, pottery, jewelry, ceramics, and glass. Art classes, commissioned works, and private showings are also offered.
1974 14th Ave. 772-299-1234 artistsguildgalleryofvero beach.com
Art Works is a fine art gallery and art school founded by educators Betsy Nelson and Mary Partow. The gallery features works by artists from various parts of the United States, particularly the East Coast, representing a range of styles. Classes for all ages and skill levels, as well as art parties, team-building events, and children’s art clubs and camps are available.
2036 14th Ave., Suite 106 Theatre Plaza 772-559-5230 artworksofvero.com
The gallery and studio presents the work of international artist Barbara Krupp, whose several collections feature abstract paintings in acrylic. Visitors are welcome by appointment.
4315 U.S. Hwy. 1 440-574-4662 barbarakrupp.com
This gallery offers large contemporary paintings by more than a dozen Florida-based artists. Featured genres include abstraction, Expressionism, Impressionism, and naive painting.
1791 Old Dixie Hwy. 561-440-4260
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The ELC’s Lagoon Room and Tidal Room are dedicated spaces for the exhibition of nature-related art in the form of paintings, photography, sculpture, and more.
255 Live Oak Drive 772-589-5050 discoverelc.org
Findlay Galleries is celebrating 150 years in the art business. Renowned globally for its distinguished roster of exciting contemporary and abstract artists, the gallery continues to specialize in
nineteenth- and twentiethcentury Impressionism, European Modernism, l’Ecole de Rouen, l’Ecole de Paris and twentieth-century American art. Visit the galleries’ biweekly changing exhibitions on two spacious floors encompassing three centuries of art under one roof on Worth Avenue.
165 Worth Ave., Palm Beach 561-655-2090 findlaygalleries.com
The campus of First Presbyterian Church is home to The Galleries at First Pres, a venue displaying the work of local artists in various media. Installments are rotated on a quarterly basis, with three artists featured each season. Indian River County artists are invited to apply to be part of the galleries’ ever-changing lineup.
First Presbyterian Church 520 Royal Palm Blvd. 772-562-9088 firstpresvero.org
The gallery features a diverse array of works in oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, collage, sculpture, ceramic, jewelry, pastel, and photography by Gallery 14 owner-artists Edgardo Abello, Lila Blakeslee, Barbara du Pont, Mary Ann Hall, Barbara Landry, George Pillorgé, Deborah Morrell Polackwich, and Dorothy Napp Schindel. Other artists include Walford Campbell, Joan Earnhart, Terry Green, Viola Pace Knudsen, Mia Lindberg, Francis Mesaros, Michael Robinson, Carol Staub, and sales associate-artist Jo Zaza along with monthly rotation exhibits by guests. 1911 14th Ave. 772-562-5525 gallery14verobeach.com
Founded in 2002, The Gallery at Windsor is an independent art space at the heart of the Windsor community. The gallery annually invites curators to respond to the space with museum-quality shows of
contemporary art. The gallery has exhibited works by leading contemporary artists including Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Ed Ruscha, Bruce Weber, Peter Doig, Alex Katz, Per Kirkeby, Christopher Le Brun, Beatriz Milhazes, Gert and Uwe Tobias, Jasper Johns, Grayson Perry, Sir Michael Craig-Martin, and Rose Wylie.
3125 Windsor Blvd. 772-388-4071 windsorflorida.com/the-gallery
The gallery offers worldwide collections of original paintings, objets d’art, sculptures, and select antique furnishings.
3465 Ocean Drive 772-231-3900 jmstringergallery.com
The gallery features a sophisticated collection from more than 350 contemporary American craftsmen. The Treasure Coast’s largest collection of art glass, along with ceramics, sculpture, furniture, and an extensive collection of fine art jewelry is represented in its friendly, 4,000-square-foot showroom. The collection is also viewable on the website.
2910 Cardinal Drive 772-234-6711 thelaughingdoggallery.com
The studios and gallery showcase the handcrafted jewelry of Clair Brunetti, who creates custom, one-of-a-kind necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and more in a variety of themes,
such as nature, sea life, golf, and spirituality. She also repairs and updates older jewelry.
2036 14th Ave. 772-643-6782 mainstreetverobeach.org
The gallery has a beautifully curated collection of paintings by select local, national, and international artists and represents more than 40 contemporary emerging and established artists working in abstract, impressionist, and realistic styles. The gallery presents an uplifting, friendly, and sophisticated environment that currently features new paintings from the studios of its New York, California, Atlanta, and Cape Cod artists. Works are also viewable on the gallery’s website.
6160 Hwy. A1A Village Shops 772-234-8811 meghancandlergallery.com
This studio and gallery features contemporary abstracts by Elise Geary, acrylic animal paintings by Andrea Lazar, and acrylic seascapes by Gail Fayerweather.
3349 Ocean Drive, Suite 8, second floor Elevator located in alcove behind Lyra Home 772-579-7667 eliseartist.com oceandrivegalleryverobeach. com
The studio and gallery features original artwork by awardwinning artists Wendy Douglas, Dede Gilbert, Rick Kelly, Kathy Kemp, Madeline Long, Suzy Mellott, Jack Staley, and Emily Tremml. Their work includes landscapes, marine scenes, contemporary realism, portraiture, and narrative imagery. Commissions are welcomed. See the gallery’s website, Facebook, and Twitter to view current available artwork, works in
progress, teaching videos, and biographies of the artists. Open by chance or appointment.
3227 Ocean Drive, 2nd floor 772-231-6816 palmhousegallery.com
A vibrant, innovative, and alternative cultural venue located in the heart of downtown Vero Beach, Raw Space provides a platform that promotes a spectrum of artistic disciplines and events with a distinct focus on community engagement. Its program includes exhibits from local and international artists, workshops, lectures, black box theater, film screenings, music, dance, and anything that promotes “out of the box” ideas.
1795 Old Dixie Hwy. 305-213-9411 artconceptalternative.org
THE ROWE GALLERY
The Rowe Gallery features the work of artist Lori Rowe; it also serves as her studio. Rowe is a self-taught artist who experiments with various methods of applying paint to canvas, such as brushwork, palette knife, and finger painting. Using bold strokes and vivid colors, she explores many facets of the human experience. 46 Royal Palm Pointe 302-521-4175 therowegallery.com
The club offers art, web design, and photography classes, demonstrations, workshops, and art shows inside the clubhouse and at Riverview Park. The club’s exhibit space features works in an array of media: pottery, sculpture, woodworking, jewelry, mixed media, photography, and glass. 1245 Main St., Sebastian 772-321-9333 sebastianriverartclub.com
The Art Club is an independent nonprofit organization serving 450 members and the art community through education,
exhibitions, social events, and monthly meetings with special programs and guest artists. In addition to its presence at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, the Art Club holds activities at its Annex, which also houses the Jeanette Beach Gallery, named in honor of the club’s founder.
3001 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-0303
1903 14th Ave. 772-217-3345 verobeachartclub.org
The museum is the largest accredited art facility on Florida’s Treasure Coast, presenting changing international exhibitions from lenders and its permanent collection of more than 950 objects of American and international art. It features sculpture parks, five galleries, docent tours, art classes, public programs from lectures to film studies, jazz concerts, an annual children’s art festival, Museum Stories and Studios, Museum Babies, the interactive children’s Art Zone, and a museum store. Admission fees apply. Admission is free on the last Saturday of each month.
3001 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-0707 vbmuseum.org
The Viner Series was established in 2020 to showcase the work of area artists, with a new artist featured every three months in the sanctuary narthex. The series is named for Teryl Townsend Viner, who served Community Church as a deacon and as a member of the church’s board of music and fine arts.
Community Church of Vero Beach 1901 23rd St. 772-469-2320 ccovb.org ❀
It’s time for Samaritan Center’s thirtieth annual Soup Bowl fundraiser. The potters of Indian River Clay have once again donated their time to craft more than 1,200 bowls, which will be available for purchase at the Heritage Center on the day of the event. Also, various places of worship and local businesses will provide soup for lunch (11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.) and dinner (4:30–7 p.m.). Suggested donations are $15 per ceramic bowl, $5 per bowl of soup, and $15 per quart container of soup to go.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
SAMARITAN CENTER at the Heritage Center 2140 14th Ave. and various soup locations 772-770-3039 ccdpb.org/programs/ samaritan-center
Artist Craig Krefetz will be on hand at Big Art Now for a reception opening his exhibition “Shore and Swell,” which will run through November 26. 6–8 p.m.
BIG ART NOW GALLERY 1791 Old Dixie Hwy. 561-440-4260 bigartnow.co
Life coach Margo Montgomery will hold a women’s retreat called “Conversations That Matter.”
Capacity is limited to eight participants. November 3–6; 4 p.m. Thursday–noon Sunday; $900–$1,400
MARGO MONTGOMERY 847-380-7887 margomontgomerycoaching.com
Gallery 14 will hold a reception for artists Melissa Mastrangelo and Horacio Lertora during the First Friday Gallery Stroll. The couple’s new exhibition, “Florida Fresh: Pop Art Paintings by Horacio & Melissa,” runs November 1–25. 5–8 p.m.
student will frame an 8-by-10inch canvas and learn proper wiring methods for gallery exhibits. See the club’s website for information on the many additional classes offered throughout the season. 10–12:30 p.m.; $40 members, $60 nonmembers, $25 materials fee
Celebrate the start of the season with the latest designer jewelry collections and fine home furnishings at Veranda’s Welcome Back Sale. 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
VERANDA 3325 Ocean Drive 772-234-3404 verandajewelry.com
The thirty-seventh annual Muster and Music Festival will take place at the National Navy SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce. It’s an action-packed event, with tactical demonstrations, live music, 5K Beach Challenge, and keynote speaker Jericho Green. Food trucks will be on the premises Friday evening and all day Saturday. All outdoor events are free to attend, and museum admission will be discounted on Saturday. November 4–5; Friday 4–7 p.m. muster packet pickup; Saturday 8 a.m. 5K Beach Challenge; 11 a.m. muster opening ceremony, followed by keynote speaker and tactical demonstrations; 1–4 p.m. live music; 4 p.m. Rifle Raffle
NATIONAL NAVY UDT-SEAL MUSEUM 3300 N. Hwy. A1A, Fort Pierce 772-595-5845 navysealmuseum.org
GALLERY 14 1911 14th Ave. 772-562-5525 gallery14verobeach.com
VERO BEACH ART CLUB 1903 14th Ave. 772-217-3345 verobeachartclub.org
The Vero Beach Theatre Guild presents a humorous musical about an audience watching a play. But it is a particularly challenging audience and a particularly important show in the career of the playwright. November 4–27; Fridays 7:30 p.m., Saturdays 2 and 7:30 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m.; $20–$40
VERO BEACH THEATRE GUILD 2020 San Juan Ave. 772-562-8300 verobeachtheatreguild.com
NOVEMBER 5 Saturday
The Vero Beach Art Club presents a framing class for beginners. Under the instruction of Karen McFeaters, each
In their annual concert, the youngsters of the Gifford Youth Orchestra will demonstrate their expertise by performing the musical selections they have been learning and practicing in recent months. GYO teaches children aged 8 through 18 to play violin, viola, and/or cello. Piano lessons can begin as early as age 3. In recent years, voice, drama, and dance have been added to GYO’s repertoire. 2 p.m., free
GIFFORD YOUTH ORCHESTRA at Gifford Community Center 4855 43rd Ave. 772-213-3007 gyotigers.org
This year’s Beachside Bonfire Fest will include Rockabilly Night at Waldo’s, Latin Night at Costa d’Este, Authentic Campfire Experience at Mulligan’s, Under the Sea Party at The Boiler, and USA Beach Party at Vero Beach Hotel & Spa. Raffle tickets costing $20 will offer chances to win five prizes valued at more than $300 each. 5–9 p.m., free to attend
BEACHSIDE BONFIRE FEST at Sexton Plaza 1025 Beachland Blvd. 772-567-3491, ext. 118
6 Sunday
The American Gold Star Mothers of Indian River County will hold their fourth annual Walk-A-Thon for Military/Veteran Suicide Awareness through Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary at Riverside Park. Coffee and donuts will be provided by The Salvation Army, and participants will also enjoy music and raffles. 9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. walk; $35 online $40 day of walk
AMERICAN GOLD STAR MOTHERS OF IRC at Riverside Park
3280 Riverside Park Drive 570-885-2811
ircgoldstarmoms.org
WALK TO REMEMBER Walk to Remember is the signature fundraiser of the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of Indian River County. 7:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. walk
a cash bar, silent auction, tennis exhibition, and a performance by the Gifford Youth Orchestra. 5–8 p.m. $100
ST. FRANCIS MANOR at Boulevard Tennis Club 1620 Boulevard Village Lane 772-562-8575 stfrancismanor.org
Trimmings is celebrating its fifth birthday with a sale. Draw from the fish bowl and enjoy 10, 20, or 30 percent savings during the two-day event. November 9–10, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
TRIMMINGS HOME GARDEN AND GIFTS
3201 Cardinal Drive 772-213-8069 shoptrimmingsvb.com
NOVEMBER 10 Thursday
MEET THE ARTISTS
Art at the Emerson will hold a reception for the artists involved in “All Mixed Up,” an exhibition of mixed-media art. 5:30–7 p.m.
ALZHEIMER & PARKINSON ASSOCIATION OF IRC at Riverside Park 3280 Riverside Park Drive 772-563-0505 alzpark.org
PLAYTIME IN THE PARK Riverside Theatre presents its new outdoor program featuring original interactive fairy tale plays on the Loop Stage. Though intended particularly for children aged 2 to 5, the event will be fun for the whole family. 11 a.m., free RIVERSIDE THEATRE 3250 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-6990 riversidetheatre.com
Coastal Connections is “shell’ebrating” its fifth anniversary as well as the close of another sea turtle nesting season with its inaugural Shell’ebration—a night of casual elegance at a private residence. Guests at this primarily outdoor event will enjoy heavy appetizers, an open bar, live music, live and silent auctions, and an awards ceremony. Only 100 tickets will be sold. 5:30–8 p.m., $150
COASTAL CONNECTIONS at 2255 Windward Way 772-226-0133 coastal-connections.org
Triple fairway fun is approaching with Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County’s fundraising golf tournaments. The Pro-Am Tournament will be held November 7 at Riomar, and the Amateur Tournament and Ladies Nine & Shine are set to take place November 14 at Bent Pine. Pro-Am $600, Amateur $350, Nine & Shine $225
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF IRC at Riomar Country Club 2106 Club Drive and Bent Pine Golf Club 6001 Clubhouse Drive 772-299-7449 bgcirc.org
CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT
Community Church of Vero Beach is joining forces with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center to present a performance of compositions by Beethoven, Saint-Saëns, and Schumann. 7 p.m., $25
COMMUNITY CHURCH OF VERO BEACH 1901 23rd St. 772-562-3633 ccovb.org
ART AT THE EMERSON GALLERY The Emerson Center 1590 27th Ave. 772-778-5880 artattheemerson.com
LAND TRUST BENEFIT
The Indian River Land Trust will host its annual benefit: an evening of cocktails, dinner, live music, and more. Tickets must be purchased in advance by contacting the Land Trust either by phone or online. 6 p.m., $250
INDIAN RIVER LAND TRUST at Rock City Gardens 9080 U.S. Hwy. 1, Sebastian 772-794-0701
irlt.org
J.M. Stringer Gallery launches a group exhibition, “Inspirations Near and Far,” featuring works by Richard Oversmith and E.J. Paprocki; it will run through December 31. Stop by for opening activities November 10–12; Thursday 4–8 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
J.M. STRINGER GALLERY OF FINE ART 3465 Ocean Drive 772-231-3900 jmstringergallery.com
Indian River Habitat for Humanity will host its annual fundraiser, with golf, games, a lunch buffet, beverages, a 50/50 raffle, gift basket raffle, door prizes, and a cash bar. 11 a.m.–1 p.m., $75
INDIAN RIVER HABITAT FOR HUMANITY at BigShots Golf 3456 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-562-9860 irchabitat.org
EVENING AT THE BOULEVARD St. Francis Manor will host An Evening at the Boulevard. Chefs Anthony and Lisa Damiano of Counter Culture will prepare delicious passed hors d’oeuvres and a dessert bar for the fundraiser, which will also feature
FALL FUNDRAISER Care Net Pregnancy Center will welcome author, political commentator, and former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany for its thirty-eighth annual fall fundraising event. 6 p.m., $100
CARE NET PREGNANCY CENTER at Intergenerational Center 1590 9th St. SW (Oslo Road) 772-569-7939 carenetchampions.org
NOVEMBER 13 Sunday
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Coastal Comforts will debut its whimsical holiday merchandise along with a 10 percent discount all day. 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
COASTAL COMFORTS 6180/6190 Hwy. A1A Village Shops 772-226-7808 coastal-comforts.com
ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE
Noteworthy by Design invites you to its only annual open house. Browse while enjoying some bubbly, live music, and holiday decor. Noon–4 p.m.
NOTEWORTHY BY DESIGN 6100 Hwy. A1A Village Shops 772-231-0085
Senior Resource Association welcomes musician Ashley Campbell for its inaugural Nourishing Our Souls event She is the daughter of Glen Campbell who enjoyed an extraordinarily successful career as a singer songwriter and musician before—and even a er—being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in At this luncheon event she will share familiar songs and personal stories of her father’s journey with Alzheimer’s Noon
SENIOR RESOURCE ASSOCIATION at Quail Valley River Club Hwy A A -seniorresourceassociation org
NOVEMBER Thursday
MAZZA TRUNK SHOW
Veranda presents the latest jewelry designs from The Mazza Company a m – p m VERANDA Ocean Drive -verandajewelry com
NOVEMBER Friday
DESIGNER EVENT
Belle Cose will hold a two-day designer event featuring the jewelry of Australian-born New York City-based goldsmith Ray Griffiths November –a m – p m
BELLE COSE Ocean Drive -bellecose com
NOVEMBER Saturday
free shredding event for county residents no businesses The first vehicles will be served each is welcome to bring up to three boxes or bags each containing a maximum of pounds of paper a m –noon free
IRC SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT at Southeast Secure Shredding U S Hwy -ircrecycles com
NOVEMBER Wednesday
HOLIDAY HAPPENING
Artist Barbara Krupp invites everyone to her three-day Thanksgiving Holiday Happening Each visitor will receive a small signed gi November and a m – p m
U S Hwy -barbarakrupp com
NOVEMBER Thursday
TROT AGAINST POVERTY
United Against Poverty’s popular Thanksgiving Day Trot Against Poverty K is a professionally timed race that welcomes runners joggers and walkers of all ages and abilities On-site registration and packet pickup begins at a m and a free quarter-mile children’s race will begin at The main race starts at and will be followed at by a free sweet potato pancake breakfast and awards ceremony a m –
UNITED AGAINST POVERTY at Riverside Park Riverside Park Drive -upirc org
NOVEMBER Friday
The Salvation Army needs volunteers to cover bell-ringing shi s at various locations throughout Indian River County
Do you have documents and other papers that need to be shredded securely? The Indian River County Solid Waste Disposal District will host a
THE SALVATION ARMY at various locations -salvationarmyflorida org
‘WE GATHER TOGETHER’
Space Coast Symphony Orchestra presents a Thanksgiving celebration featuring compositions by Aaron Copland, Christopher Marshall, Jeffrey Biegel, and Dick Tunney. Biegel himself will appear as guest pianist. 3 p.m., flexible pricing
SPACE COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA at VBHS Performing Arts Center 855-252-7276 spacecoastsymphony.org
Veranda welcomes jewelry designer Clara Williams for the first day of a two-day trunk show. December 1–2, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. VERANDA 3325 Ocean Drive 772-234-3404 verandajewelry.com
The Environmental Learning Center will adorn its campus with beautiful lights for six evenings, and guests will enjoy music, crafts, and optional canoe trips through the mangrove tunnels for an additional $10 fee. December 1–3 and 8–10; 5:30–8:30 p.m.; $10 admission
ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER 255 Live Oak Drive 772-589-5050 discoverelc.org
Riverside Theatre for Kids presents an hour-long musical adaptation of the popular holiday TV special, performed by a
BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE
Riverside Theatre presents Butterflies Are Free, Leonard Gershe’s heartwarming story of Don Baker, a blind young man who has just moved into his own apartment for the first time, and his carefree young neighbor Jill Tanner. Times vary; $40 and up
RIVERSIDE THEATRE 3250 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-6990 riversidetheatre.com
‘TINY TREASURES’
The Vero Beach Art Club presents an exhibition titled “Tiny Treasures,” with artwork available for purchase.
VERO BEACH ART CLUB GALLERY & MARKETPLACE 1903 14th Ave. 772-217-3345 verobeachartclub.org
HOLIDAYS FOR HEROES
It’s time to start putting together care packages for our troops who are out on deployment. Mailing kits can be picked up at many locations around town; see the Military Moms’ website for the list.
MILITARY MOMS PRAYER GROUP at various locations 772-473-0288 militarymomsprayergroup.com
‘CHANGING NATURE’
In its Holmes and Titelman galleries, Vero Beach Museum of Art presents “Changing Nature: A New Vision, Photographs by James Balog.” The exhibition comprises four sections: “Survivors,” “Transformation,” “Combustion,” and “Extraction.”
VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART 3001 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-0707 vbmuseum.org
‘ALL MIXED UP’
Art at the Emerson presents “All Mixed Up,” an exhibition of mixed-media art.
ART AT THE EMERSON GALLERY
The Emerson Center 1590 27th Ave. 772-778-5880 artattheemerson.com
The Stark Gallery at Vero Beach Museum of Art is currently home to “Picasso, Matisse, & Friends: Drawings from a Private Collection.”
VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART 3001 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-0707 vbmuseum.org
cast of talented young people. December 2–3; Friday 6:30 p.m., Saturday 2 and 6:30 p.m.; $10
RIVERSIDE THEATRE 3250 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-6990 riversidetheatre.com
Every December for 30 years, the Hallstrom Planetarium at Indian River State College has re-created the skies over Judea at the time of the birth of Christ. Star of Wonder explores the mysterious light followed by the Magi. December 2, 3, 9, and 10; Fridays 7–8 p.m., Saturdays 2:30–3:30 p.m.; $5
HALLSTROM PLANETARIUM
IRSC Massey Campus 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce 772-462-4750 irsc.edu
BID TO BEAT HUNGER
Treasure Coast Food Bank will hold an online holiday auction featuring an array of exciting gifts. All proceeds support TCFB’s programs benefiting local
residents in need. 8 a.m. Friday, December 2–noon Monday, December 12
TREASURE COAST FOOD BANK 772-489-3034 stophunger.org
DECEMBER 3 Saturday 5K CELEBRATION
Girls on the Run will end its season with a celebratory 5K. 7:45 a.m. Girls on the Run Festival, 8:30 a.m. 5K; $25–$30
GIRLS ON THE RUN at Westside Church 3361 Jenkins Road, Fort Pierce girlsontherun.org
Alimentari will hold a wine tasting event featuring several selections. Please call for a reservation. 2–5 p.m., $25 ALIMENTARI GOURMET MARKET 6220 Hwy. A1A 772-999-5483 alimentarigm.com
The annual Vero Beach Christmas Parade will once again feature floats representing local organizations and businesses.
It will run up Ocean Drive from Flamevine Lane to Live Oak Road. Parking is available at Riverside Park, with shuttle service to the parade route. 6 p.m., free
SUNRISE ROTARY VERO BEACH at Ocean Drive sunriserotaryverobeach.org
For the Love of Paws invites everyone to enjoy food, drinks, live and silent auctions, and the nearly 400 collector cars at the American Muscle Car Museum.
This event is an opportunity to help For the Love of Paws provide peace of mind to seniors who can no longer care for their pets; it is also a chance to visit
an exciting private automobile museum that is not open to the public. 5–9 p.m., $100–$250
FOR THE LOVE OF PAWS at American Muscle Car Museum 3500 Sarno Road, Melbourne 772-539-2417 pawspetsanctuary.org
CANDLELIGHT BALL
Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a sumptuous dinner, and dancing to the sounds of an 11-piece band, the Jordan Thomas Odyssey, will all be part of the experience at Hibiscus Children’s Center’s fundraiser. 6 p.m., $250
HIBISCUS CHILDREN’S CENTER at Oak Harbor Club 4755 S. Harbor Drive 772-299-6011, ext. 313 hibiscuschildrenscenter.org
DECEMBER 4 Sunday
HOLIDAYS AT THE MUSEUM
Vero Beach Museum of Art invites everyone to drop in for an afternoon of fun, food trucks, docent-led tours of the exhibition “Changing Nature,” a variety of performances, and children’s art hunts and artmaking activities. 1–4 p.m., free
VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART 3001 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-0707 vbmuseum.org
DECEMBER 7 Wednesday
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF APOLLO 17
Kennedy Space Center is celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the last manned launch to the moon, Apollo 17, which took place December 7, 1972. Visitors to KSC on this historic day will receive a commemorative card set containing facts about the mission. Astronauts Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt journeyed to the moon’s surface in the lunar module while Ronald Evans remained in orbit. On December 14, 1972, Cernan left the last human footprint on the moon to date. He died in 2017.
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER VISITOR COMPLEX Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island 855-433-4210 kennedyspacecenter.com
HALO No-Kill Rescue will celebrate its sixteenth anniversary with the annual Fur Ball, a masquerade ball featuring a four-course menu, open bar, live and silent auctions, and lots of entertainment. Some adorable and adoptable animals will also be on hand to see if any of the masked guests would like to get to know them better. 7 p.m., $250
HALO NO-KILL RESCUE at Cobalt 3500 Ocean Drive 772-589-7297 halorescuefl.org
Members of the Treasure Coast Astronomical Society will be on hand at IRSC’s Hallstrom Planetarium, telescopes at the ready, as the Red Planet makes a close approach to earth, less
See what local artists have been up to as you take a cool evening walk in downtown Vero Beach, pop into some galleries, and perhaps grab a beverage or a bite. November 4 and December 2, 5–8 p.m.
MAIN STREET VERO BEACH Along 14th Avenue downtown 772-643-6782 mainstreetverobeach.org
DOWNTOWN FRIDAY
On the last Friday of each month, Main Street Vero Beach holds a community street party with live music, street vendors, and food trucks. Downtown Friday is a family- and dogfriendly event. November 25, 6–9 p.m., free
MAIN STREET VERO BEACH Downtown along 14th Avenue 772-643-6782 mainstreetverobeach.org
than 40 million miles away. It will also be near “opposition,” meaning it will be on the opposite side of Earth from the sun and thus brighter in the night sky. December 9 and 17, 7–9 p.m., free
HALLSTROM PLANETARIUM
IRSC Massey Campus 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce 772-462-4750 irsc.edu
For two weekends, the Vero Beach Theatre Guild presents a stage reading of Love, Loss & What I Wore by Nora and Delia Ephron, based on Ilene Beckerman’s book of the same name. December 9–18; Fridays 7:30 p.m., Saturdays 2 and 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.; $20
VERO BEACH THEATRE GUILD 2020 San Juan Ave. 772-562-8300 verobeachtheatreguild.com
Save the Chimps sanctuary will welcome guests for guided tours and special holiday merchandise, including Christmas tree ornaments painted by the chimps. Guests will even have the opportunity to help staff set up a party for the chimps on one of the facility’s 12 islands. Visitors will not have direct contact with the chimps. Advance registration is required. 9–11:30 a.m.; $60 adults, $40 children 12–16, free for children under 12
SAVE THE CHIMPS 16891 Carole Noon Lane, Fort Pierce 772-429-0403 savethechimps.org ❀
FARMERS MARKET
Browse the produce, culinary delights, and other wares of more than two dozen vendors at Vero Beach Farmers Market, presented every Saturday morning at the corner of Ocean Drive and Dahlia Lane, across from Humiston Park. 8 a.m.–noon
OCEANSIDE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 2901 Ocean Drive verobeachoba.com
Vero Beach Art Club invites people of all skill levels to enjoy a fun evening of sipping a favorite beverage while being guided step by step through the creation of a piece of art. 6–8 p.m., costs vary VERO BEACH ART CLUB 1903 14th Ave. 772-217-3345 verobeachartclub.org
The creative members of the Vero Beach Art Club gather on periodic Sundays to display their works. All are invited to browse. November 6 and 20, December 4; 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
VERO BEACH ART CLUB at Humiston Park 3000 Ocean Drive 772-231-0303 verobeachartclub.org
Enjoy indoor comedy and outdoor music at Riverside Theatre’s Comedy Zone and Live in the Loop. Arrive hungry, because the grill will be open. Comedy Zone performances are recommended for guests 18 and older. November 4–5 and 11–12; Live in the Loop: 5:45 p.m.; general admission free, reserved seating available; Comedy Zone 7 and 9 p.m., $25
RIVERSIDE THEATRE 3250 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-6990 riversidetheatre.com
MOULTON LAYNE PL 772-234-0445 moultonlayne.com 21
ART GALLERIES & FINE ART
ARTISTS GUILD GALLERY 772-299-1234 artistsguildgalleryofverobeach.com 167
BARBARA KRUPP FINE ART STUDIO/GALLERY 440-574-4662 barbarakrupp.com .................... 8 3
BIG ART NOW GALLERY 561-440-4260 bigartnow.co/ 34
FINDLAY GALLERIES 561-655-2090 findlaygalleries.com 9
FLORIDA ART EXCHANGE 772-349-2632 floridaartexchange.com 1 03
GALLERY 14 772-562-5525 gallery14verobeach.com 16 6
J.M. STRINGER GALLERY OF FINE ART 772-231-3900 jmstringergallery.com 18
THE LAUGHING DOG GALLERY 772-234-6711 thelaughingdoggallery.com 16
MEGHAN CANDLER GALLERY 772-234-8811 meghancandlergallery.com 17 3
OCEAN DRIVE GALLERY 772-579-7667 oceandrivegalleryverobeach.com 1 52
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BOATING & MARINE SERVICES
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CATERING & GOURMET MARKETS
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M&M LIFE COACHING mmontgomery425@gmail.com 79
SCANDILABS scandilabs.io 18 3
HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES
ABCO GARAGE DOOR COMPANY 772-567-9098 abcogaragedoors.com 11 2
BARKER AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING 772-562-2103 barkerac.com 111
BERNER PAVERS LLC 772-258-6227 bernerpavers.com 11 2
CALIFORNIA CLOSETS 772-562-7303 californiaclosets.com 47
CERAMIC MATRIX 772-778-7784 ceramicmatrix.com 36
DAN’S FAN CITY 772-569-8917 dansfancity.com 11 0
DECKMASTERS LLC 772-559-8629 deckmastersmarine.com 11 2
EUROPEAN KITCHEN & BATH 772-770-9970 europeansink.com 17 8
FERGUSON BATH, KITCHEN & LIGHTING GALLERY build.com/ferguson 35
FLORIDA SHUTTERS 772-569-2200 floridashuttersinc.com 11 0
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HBS GLASS 772-567-7461 hbsglass.com 111
THE HOUSE OF LIGHTS & HOME ACCENTS 800-541-3048 thehouseoflights.com 63
LED CAPSTONE LIGHTING & FAN SHOWROOM 772-205-2529 ledcapstone.com 17 9
MEEKS PLUMBING 772-569-2285 meeksplumbing.com 8 4
NEW ENGLAND GRANITE & TILE 772-217-2721 newenglandgranite.net 92
VERO BEACH ROOFING INC. 772-770-3782 verobeachroofing.com 11 0
VERO MILLWORK INC. 772-569-7155 veromillwork.com 77
BAER’S FURNITURE 321-872-2377 baers.com 2 , 3
CERAMIC MATRIX 772-778-7784 ceramicmatrix.com 36
COASTAL COMFORTS 772-226-7808 coastal-comforts.com 17 2
COASTAL INTERIORS 772-492-6881 coastal.net 73
DECOR ENVY 772-492-6518 shopdecorenvy.com 16 6
HAZEL HOUSE 772-213-3024 hazelhousevero.com 167
ISLAND INTERIORS AT OCEAN REEF 772-770-6007 islandinteriors.net 8 3
JENNIFER ELMORE INTERIOR DESIGN 772-569-5522 elmoreinteriors.com 50
LEAH MULLER INTERIORS 772-234-6411 leahmullerinteriors.com 5 8
L.K. DEFRANCES & ASSOCIATES
INTERIOR DESIGN 772-234-0078 lkdefrancesandassociates.com 17 9
PAGE 2 DESIGN 772-492-9220 page2design.net 23
ROTH INTERIORS 772-567-1210 rothinteriorswindowfashions.net 11 0
SANDRA MORGAN INTERIORS INC. 772-234-2910 sandramorganinteriors.com 29
SPECTRUM INTERIOR DESIGN 772-234-4427 spectrumvero.com 41
TILE MARKET & DESIGN CENTER OF VERO BEACH 772-978-1212 tilemarketverobeach.com 17 8
VB HOME 772-492-9348 vbhome.us 15
WELLNESS BY DEZIGN 772-643-4460 wellnessbydezign.com 9 7
6TH AVENUE JEWELERS 772-217-8985 6thavenuejewelers.com 1 03
BELLE COSE 772-231-1554 bellecose.com 2 0
THE LAUGHING DOG GALLERY 772-234-6711 thelaughingdoggallery.com 16
LEIGH JEWELERS 772-234-8522 leighjewelers.com 1 3, 27, 49, 153
M. MAISON 772-231-4300 mmaisonvero.com 48
PROVIDENT JEWELRY 561-833-7755 providentjewelry.com 31
ROYAL PALM JEWEL 772-766-3165 royalpalmjewel.com
VERANDA 772-234-3404 verandajewelry.com 1
LANDSCAPING & NURSERIES
ROCK CITY GARDENS 772-589-5835 rockcitygardens.com .................. 52
MEDICAL SERVICES: DENTISTRY
DELLA PORTA COSMETIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE DENTISTRY 772-567-1025 drdellaporta.com 94
VERO ELITE DENTISTRY 772-617-2869 veroelitedentistry.com 6 5
MEDICAL SERVICES: DERMATOLOGY
SELECT SKIN MD 772-567-1164 selectskinmd.com ......................91
MEDICAL SERVICES: EYE CARE
NEW VISION EYE CENTER 772-257-8700 newvisioneyecenter.com 8 9
MEDICAL SERVICES: HOSPITALS
CLEVELAND CLINIC INDIAN RIVER HOSPITAL 772-567-4311 ccirh.org
MEDICAL SERVICES: MEDICAL SPA
85
ALIGN MEDICAL AESTHETICS 858-264-8539 alignmedicalaesthetics.com 9 7
MEDICAL SERVICES: MENTAL HEALTH
LINUS ABRAMS MD, PLLC 203-861-2654 92
MEDICAL SERVICES: SURGERY
OCEAN DRIVE PLASTIC SURGERY 772-234-3700 oceandriveplasticsurgery.com 95
ROSATO PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER 772-562-5859 rosatoplasticsurgery.com 93
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TREASURE COAST COMMUNITY HEALTH 772-257-8224 tcchinc.org 9 7
COASTAL VAN LINES 772-569-6683 coastalvanlines.com 11 2
WHITE GLOVE MOVING, STORAGE & DELIVERY 772-778-4750 whitegloveusa.com 87
ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS community.afpglobal.org/afpindianriver/ home 80
BREVARD ZOO 321-254-9453 brevardzoo.org 54
HUMANE SOCIETY OF VERO BEACH & INDIAN RIVER COUNTY 772-388-3331 hsvb.org 99
INDIAN RIVER SYMPHONIC ASSOCIATION 772-778-1070 irsymphonic.org 1 01
LAURA (RIDING) JACKSON FOUNDATION 772-569-6718 lauraridingjackson.org 67
RIVERSIDE THEATRE 772-231-6990 riversidetheatre.org 71
TREASURE COAST COMMUNITY HEALTH 772-257-8224 tcchinc.org 9 7
TREASURE COAST FOOD BANK 772-489-3034 stophunger.org 8 3
UNITED WAY FOUNDATION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY 772-567-8900 unitedwayirc.org 81
VERO BEACH ART CLUB 772-231-0303 verobeachartclub.org 79
VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART 772-231-0707 vbmuseum.org 4 0, 62, 73
VERO BEACH OPERA 772-569-6993 verobeachopera.org 77
VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION & HOSPICE FOUNDATION 772-202-8570 vnatc.com 90
PERFORMANCE ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, & MEDIA
INDIAN RIVER SYMPHONIC ASSOCIATION 772-778-1070 irsymphonic.org 1 01
RIVERSIDE THEATRE 772-231-6990 riversidetheatre.org 71
VERO BEACH OPERA 772-569-6993 verobeachopera.org 77
PHARMACY
COREY’S PHARMACY 772-231-6931 1 52
REAL ESTATE
ALEX MACWILLIAM REAL ESTATE 772-231-6509 alexmacwilliam.com 3 3
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA REALTY 772-231-1270 bhhsfloridarealty.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside front cover
BETHANY BURT
AT ALEX MACWILLIAM REAL ESTATE 772-766-4926 homesbybethany.com 71
BROWN TALLEY GROUP AT PREMIER ESTATE PROPERTIES 772-234-5148 browntalleygroup.info 3 9
CATHY CURLEY
AT DALE SORENSEN REAL ESTATE 772-559-1359 cathycurleyrealestate.com
CHARLOTTE TERRY GROUP OF ALEX MACWILLIAM REAL ESTATE 772-234-8500 charlotteterry.com 7 9, back cover
CHRISTINE R. MCLAUGHLIN AT SHAMROCK REAL ESTATE 772-538-0683 propertyinvero.com 15 4
DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE FOR VERO BEACH elliman.com 6 9
JOHN’S ISLAND REAL ESTATE COMPANY 772-231-0900 johnsislandrealestate.com 7
THE MOORINGS REALTY SALES CO. 772-231-5131 themoorings.com i nside back cover
ONE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 772-222-5215 onesothebysrealty.com 11 , 51
SHERRY BROWN AT ONE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 772-633-1472 verobeachislandrealtor.com 46
WINDSOR 772-388-8400 windsorflorida.com 25
RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES REGENCY PARK 772-742-2475 regencyparkverobeach.com 43
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