Treasure Coast Weekend Happenings

Mass in A Major: A Christmas Celebration

Date: Friday December 17, 2021

Time: 12:00 am

Location: First Presbyterian Church

Address: 520 Royal Palm Boulevard, Vero Beach, 32960

Price: free; $10 donation suggested

Category: Concert / Live Music

The Music and Arts Department of First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach, in a large collaboration with several local choirs and high school musicians, will present a Christmas Celebration of the Mass in A Major by Cesar Franck this Holiday season. Two performances are scheduled to be held in the sanctuary at 520 Royal Palm Boulevard in Vero Beach. They will be held Friday, December 17, 2021, at 7:00pm, and Sunday, December 19, 2021, at 4:00pm. Admission is free to the community; a $10 donation is suggested.

Francks mass was originally written as a large orchestral work and featured three choir parts- soprano, tenor, and bass. Likely after concerns presented by the publisher due to the size of the work, Franck adapted the mass for smaller forces only to include harp, organ, cello, and double bass. It was this version that was originally printed in 1872. Eventually, the full orchestral score was printed, along with an adaptation for 4-part vocals to account for modern-day choirs. It is this larger work with the modern-day vocal score that will be presented at First Presbyterian Church in December.

This mass en masse endeavor will feature the First Presbyterian Chancel Choir in collaboration with singers from The Vero Beach Choral Society, Sebastian River High School Choirs, Vero Beach High School Choirs, and Indian River Charter High School Choir. The Youth String Orchestra will be joined by newly formed FPC Youth Winds and Percussion ensemble under the direction of Jessica Russell, Assistant Band Director at Vero Beach High School. As such, this will be the first performance of the newly established First Presbyterian Youth Symphonic Orchestra.

For more information, please contact Ginger Lagemann, Music and Arts Administrator, at (772) 562-9088 or ginger@firstpresvero.org.

http://www.firstpresvero.org/events

 

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Historic Downtown Art Walk

Treasure Coast Events

Date: Event occurs the third Friday of every month.

Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Location: Treasure Coast Events IRC

Address: , , FL,

Price: Free

Category: Cultural

Every 3rd Friday, the rendezvous is at Downtown Fort Pierce, 5-8 PM! Join your local arts community on March 19 for the next Art Walk. Artists will line up the historic streets, and musicians and other performance artists will further entice you to visit art galleries and businesses. Plus, get discounts from participating retailers and much more. Mark your calendar! 3/19/21

https://artstlucie.org/event/march-art-walk

 

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Heathcote’s Garden of Lights

Date: Friday December 17, 2021 through Saturday December 18, 2021.

Time: 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Address: 210 Savannah Rd

Price: $10 adults children 6-12 $ 3.00 under 3yrs old free

Category: Christmas & Holiday

Garden of Lights visitors will enjoy enchanted gardens that feature favorite light displays from last year, as well as new additions to dazzle audiences. A sparkling blue River and Waterfall forms the centerpiece of the Garden, along with a kaleidoscope of colorful flower beds, potting benches, vegetables, a vineyard pathway and more to amaze guests at every turn. Purchase tickets online on our website or at the gate.

Heathcote’s Garden of Lights

 

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The Jazz Market

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

Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society

 

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Outdoor Greet Market in Tradition

Date: Event occurs every Saturday of every month.

Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Address: 87 Village Pkwy, Port St. Lucie, 34987

Price: Free

Category: Food Special

Come for a nice stroll through the Tradition Green Market every Saturday from 9am to 1pm. Completely outdoors and perfect for social distancing.

Over 30 different vendors on one long strip with organic fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, fresh produce, raw local honey, free-range organic eggs, kombucha, fresh juices, baked goods, gluten-free bread, pastries, desserts, spices, marinades, jams, marmalades, plants, herbs, flowers, orchids, fresh local beef.

We also offer home decor, custom jewelry, fabric masks, clothes, shoes, custom and handmade products, arts and crafts, unique gifts, goods, services and so much more.

Our vendors and farmers rotate so we don’t always have the same products but we’ll always have something good every Saturday.

Brunch food trucks too!!

Come spend the morning with us, and support your local vendors and small business, we’ll have a nice gourmet coffee and warm breakfast waiting for you every Saturday from 9am to 1pm “Rain or Shine”

“Tradition Neighborhood Market “ is located in the parking lot across from Target and Michael’s in Tradition – Port St Lucie.

Free Parking-Free Parking lot and Pets are always welcome !!!

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Hot Weelz 6th Annual Tokyo Car Show

MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center

Date: Saturday December 18, 2021

Time: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Location: MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center

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

Price: Free

Category: Arts / Exhibits

Hot Weelz presents the 6th Annual Tokyo Car Show and Toy Drive!

The event is free and open to the public! The car show will take place in the Event Center parking garage.

Cars, trucks and bikes welcomed. Over 100 trophies to give away!

https://hotweelz.com/

 

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Winter Solstice Drum Circle

Date: Sunday December 19, 2021

Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Location: Savannas Preserve State Park Main Entrance

Address: 2541 SE Walton Road, Port St Lucie

Price: $6/person

Category: Concert / Live Music

Celebrate the beginning of Winter with local drumming enthusiasts at the 8th annual Winter Solstice Drum Circle hosted by the Savannas Preserve State Park and Kevin Beatkeeper!

Savannas Preserve State Park is going to host a drum circle on the evening of December 19, 2021 from 6 pm to 8 pm. Tickets can be pre-purchased online or can be purchased at the event entrance with cash only (no credit card or checks). Cost is $6 per person (infants and toddlers are free).

The drum circle will take place out front of the Education Center of the Savannas Preserve State Park. You are encouraged to bring your own chair. You are welcome to bring your own drum or borrow an instrument during the event. A variety of musical instruments will be available for sale for cash or credit. You can also just come and enjoy the sights and sounds of the drums in this beautiful and natural Preserve.

Come celebrate the Winter Solstice with us at the Savannas Preserve State Park located at 2541 SE Walton Road, Port St Lucie, FL 34952. Questions about the event can be directed to the Education Center at 772 398 2779.

https://www.friendsofsavannas.org/