Friday, April 16, 2021

Treasure Coast Weekend Happenings




The Jazz Market


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Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society

Date: Event occurs every Saturday of every month.

Time: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Location: Historic Downtown on the Waterfront

Address: 200 N Indian River Dr

Category: Festival



Every Saturday, the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society hosts a Jazz Market “featuring creative arts & crafts” in Historic Downtown Fort Pierce on the waterfront of the Indian River. Original hand made crafts, stained glass, Highwaymen paintings, hand-painted glassware and much, more are available for purchase. Funds raised support education programs and local scholarships.


The Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society Jazz Market is a year-round event.

The Jazz Market summer hours are 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.


Although we enjoy promoting our local Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County resident artists and crafters, our market is open to all crafters who wish to participate, given space available and our Market Managers discretion. If you are interested in displaying or selling your items, download the The Jazz Market Guidelines and Vendor Application.


If you are an interested new vendor, applications are now being accepted.


Print and fill out an application and return it with pictures of your items to:

P.O. Box 1086, Fort Pierce, FL 34954-1086


For more information, please email: JazzMarket@jazzsociety.org




 


Care Net Walk for Life


Care Net


MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center

Date: Saturday April 17, 2021

Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center

Address: 9221 SE Event Center Pl, Port St. Lucie , FL, 34952

Category: Fund Raiser



Care Net presents their Annual Walk for Life! Fun for the whole family including games, music, fun, and food!


Be sure to come out on April 17th at 9 a.m.!  Please note: Face Coverings are Recommended.


The MIDFLORIDA Event Center is dedicated to providing smart, safe entertainment for the residents of Port St. Lucie and surrounding areas. To ensure guest safety, the Event Center will be operating under the guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Florida Department of Health at the time of the show.


For more information, please visit www.midfloridaeventcenter.com.





 


Earth Day Family Fun Festival at the ELC!


Indian River County

Date: Saturday April 17, 2021

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: Indian River County

Address: , , FL,

Price: $5.00

Category: Festival



Join us April 17th for an Earth Day celebration in Vero Beach, perfect for the whole family! In love and honor of Mother Earth, we will be offering a range of hands-on activities that are sure to excite, educate and inspire nature-lovers both young and old. Enjoy activities from pond dip-netting, recycled crafts, guided nature walks along our beautiful mangrove forest boardwalks, access to the Discovery Station and touch tank, an interactive storytime (that youre not gonna want to miss!), plus so much more! Participants will also leave this event with valuable information on how to lead a more sustainable, eco-conscious lifestyle.


To learn more or to register, please visit DiscoverELC.org today!




 


IRSC Hallstrom Planetarium “The Planets”


St. Lucie County

Date: Friday April 16, 2021 through Saturday April 17, 2021.

Time: Times Vary

Location: St. Lucie County

Address: , , FL,

Price: $5.00

Category: Educational



The Hallstrom Planetarium at Indian River State College (IRSC) presents “The Planets,” a full-dome immersive presentation of our solar system. The show debuts on April 16 at 6:00 and 7:30 p.m., and April 17 at 1:00 and 2:30 p.m. Tickets for the “The Planets” are $5.


In a recorded narration, Kate Mulgrew—Captain Janeway of Star Trek: Voyager—takes viewers on a grand tour of the solar system. Explore the surfaces of Mars, the perils of the asteroid belt, the cold rings of stormy gas planets and the features of other solar systems.


There is limited availability for seating in order to maintain CDC and social distancing guidelines—patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. Tickets can be purchased at the IRSC Box Office in the McAlpin Fine Arts Center lobby on the IRSC Massey Campus at 3209 Virginia Avenue in Fort Pierce, Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., or by phone with VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. Call the McAlpin Fine Arts Center Box Office at 1-800-220-9915 to reserve seats.


Planetarium shows are recommended for adults and for children over the age of four. The Hallstrom planetarium’s temperature is maintained at 72 degrees and visitors may want to bring a light jacket or sweater. To learn more about the Hallstrom Planetarium, visit https://www.irsc.edu/community/planetarium.html.




 


SEAN KENNEY’S NATURE CONNECTS® Made with LEGO® Bricks Exhibition


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Indian River County

Date: Friday January 15, 2021 through Sunday April 25, 2021.

Time: Times Vary

Location: McKee Botanical Gardens

Address: Vero

Category: Arts / Exhibits



A Beautiful and Inspirational Exploration of Art & Nature presented by David and Barbara McKenna


JANUARY 15 – APRIL 25, 2021

McKee’s third installation and Sean Kenney’s latest series of his award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses LEGO® bricks to explore animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems and mankind’s relationship with nature. Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, Nature Connects presents a playful spin on traditional sculpture art – making it accessible to guests of all ages and backgrounds. Using the beloved toy bricks as an artistic medium, the sculptures, and exhibit post the question: just as LEGO bricks interconnect, how is our natural world interconnected?


HOURS OF ADMISSION: Tuesday – Saturday (10 am – 5 pm), Sunday (noon – 5 pm). Last admission ticket sold at 4 pm. Closed Mondays and major holidays.


ADMISSION: $15 Adults, $13 Seniors (65+)/Youth (13-17), $10 Children (2-12). McKee members and children under 2 free.




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