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Events for 2008-2009 Season
Emerson Center Florida Humanities Series
October, 2009 - April, 2010
Vero Beach
The Emerson Center at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 7 p.m.
Six interesting programs (presented in partnership with the Florida Humanities Council) with Florida topics presented in speech, video, and play formats.
Free Admission.
No Tickets Required.
(772) 778-5249
www.TheEmersonCenter.org
Sunday, October 18, 2009
“Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass-A Meeting of the Minds”
Charles Everett Pace and George Frein portray these giants in recognition of the 200th anniversary of Lincoln’s birth and the 150th anniversary of his election to the presidency.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
“Telling’ It Like It Is”
Hank Mattson, Cracker Cowboy Poet
The life and times of the many Florida folks who for over 400 years have been workin’ cattle!
Holiday Refreshments Following
Thursday, January 7, 2010
“The Florida Dream” - Video and History Since WWII
Gary Mormino, PhD, Historian - 2003 Humanist of the Year
“The Florida Dream”, a 2007 Emmy-winning PBS documentary is based on his 2005 book “Land of Sunshine, State of Dreams”.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
“Talking Drums”
Myron Jackson, African American Drummer and Story-teller
(Black History Month)
The history and sound of African drumming as it changed and spread from Africa to America.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
“In Their Own Words”
Mike Jepson, PhD, Marine Anthropologist
A documentary with stories of fishing families from Cortez and Cedar Key, and what is happening in their communities as a result of new regulations and development pressures.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
“From Hard Times to Hard Rock”
Patsy West, Seminole Scholar-
History and stories of the Seminole Indian Tribe
Emerson Center Celebrated Speakers Series
January-March, 2010
Vero Beach
The Emerson Center at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Subscription performance tickets available.
Performances are on Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
(772) 778-5249
www.TheEmersonCenter.org.
January 23, 2010
David Brooks
Mr. Brooks is best known as NY Times Op-Ed columnist and weekly political commentator on NewsHour with Jim Lehrer.
February 13, 2010
Bob and Lee Woodruff
ABC Newsman Woodruff and his wife Lee Woodruff, a contributing editor for ABC’s Good Morning America co-authored the 2007 best-selling In an Instant, the compelling chronicle of their family’s journey to recovery following Bob’s injuries in Iraq.
March 6, 2010
Ray Kurzweil
MR. Kurzweil is described as “the restless genius” by The Wall Street Journal, and “the ultimate thinking machine” by Forbes, is one of the leading inventors of our time.
March 25, 2010
Jim Lehrer
Mr. Lehrer, author and journalist, is best known for hosting Public Television’s The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer.
Emerson Center Special Guest Performance
Sunday, November 22, 2009
“Doug Wilson’s ABC’s Wide World of Sports Odyssey”
Doug Wilson spent the last 50 years at ABC, spanning the globe to bring audiences the constant variety of sports. He has covered over 50 different sports for ABC’s wide World of Sports from across five continents to events of all portions including Olympic arenas to backroom pool halls, the Grand Prix in Monaco and figure skating in Beijing and wrist-wrestling in Petaluma. He has won 17 Emmys and many prestigious honors. Doug Wilson will share interesting and informative stories and videos with his audiences at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. shows.
$40 per ticket ($50 at the door)
Include a 5:30 p.m. VIP Cocktail Reception for $60 per ticket ($70 at the door)
Tickets for open seating will go on sale beginning September 15, 2009.
(772) 778-5249
www.TheEmersonCenter.org
The event, sponsored in part by RBC Bank will in part benefit the new Salvation Army multi-purpose gymnasium and youth activity center.
The Emerson Center is located at 1590 27th Avenue, on the SE corner of 16th Street and 27th Avenue in Vero Beach.
City of Vero Beach 90th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, October 16
The event is planned to be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on October 16th on the grounds of Pocahontas Park (21st Street and 14th Avenue) and in front of the Heritage Center in historic downtown Vero Beach. Plans include a variety of live entertainment, food and beverage vendors, historic booths and the introduction of city officials, pioneer families and other special guests.
More information: (772) 978-4700.
Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Second Annual Dancing with Vero’s Stars
Sponsored by the Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition
A local spin on the popular TV show Dancing with the Stars. Local dance instructors paired with local celebrity dancers will perform in competition.
To be held at The Waxlax Center for the Performing Arts
Saint Edward’s Upper School
1895 Saint Edward’s Drive, South AIA/Vero Beach
For information call (772) 563-9118
www.irchealthystart.org
Downtown Friday
Presented by Main Street Vero Beach on 14th Avenue in historic downtown
Friday, October 23, 2009 - 15th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, March 26, 2010 - Spring Fling
Friday, June 25, 2010 - Bike Nite
Street Party with Live Music, Food, Booths, Children’s Activities and more.
Free admission.
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
14th Avenue in historic downtown Vero Beach.
(772) 480-8353 / (772) 234-4412 / (772) 473-6909
www.mainstreetverobeach.org
Christmas in Downtown at Downtown Friday
November 27, 2009
Presented by Main Street Vero Beach and Vero Heritage, Inc. on 14th Avenue in historic downtown
Family-oriented event showcasing holiday entertainment, craft booths, food and beverage, children’s entertainment, Santa’s arrival, tree lighting ceremony.
Free admission.
(772) 480-8353 / (772) 234-4412 / (772) 473-6909 / (772) 770-2263
www.mainstreetverobeach.org
Hibiscus Festival
April 16 and 17, 2010
Vero Beach
Presented by Main Street Vero Beach and Vero Heritage, Inc. on 14th Avenue in historic downtown.
Historic Festival highlighting Miss Hibiscus Pageant, all day festival with 5K race, entertainment, live music, children’s activities, art show, fashion show, farmer’s market and marketplace booths, antique automobile displays, pancake breakfast, a myriad of food vendors and an evening community street party featuring Beatles Tribute Band.
(772) 480-8353 / (772) 567-2897 / (772) 234-4412
www.mainstreetverobeach.org
