VERO BEACH — The Indian River State College Performing and Visual Arts Department 2013-14 lineup of shows and performances for the season offers the audience memorable theater, comedy, and musical performances.
Those who appreciate the performing arts will want to catch all of the McAlpin OnStage shows and performances for the Fall 2013/Spring 2014 season. Season subscriptions for the nine show series are now available for just $90, with the option to purchase additional shows for just $10. Tickets for shows without a subscription cost $15.
Included in the nine show McAlpin Onstage series this season for the second time are two events that the audience won’t want to miss. “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” will run from Jan. 16-19 and “Fiddler on the Roof” from Feb. 20-23.
The full OnStage season includes: “Just Dance” Nov. 21-23; The Wind Ensemble holiday concert “Home for the Holidays” Dec. 5-7; the musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Jan. 16-19; the musical “Fiddler On the Roof” Feb. 20-23; The Jazz Ensembles and Company Singers’ concert “In The Mood” March 6-8; the romantic comedy “I Do, I Do, I Do” March 20-22; and the choir concert “Salute to the Choral Masterworks” April 10-12.
Hallstrom Planetarium Starlight Series
The Hallstrom Planetarium begins its “Starlight Series” for 2013-14 on Nov. 22-23 with “Environments.” This show features the capabilities of the planetarium’s new immersive video projection system to take the audience not only to the heavens but under water to explore coral reefs, explore nebulas and galaxies, or even explore the microscopic world in whole new ways.
Also new for the planetarium this season is “KID SPACE,” public sky shows for young astronomers. Starting at 11 a.m. on select Saturdays, children can go on scientific voyages of discovery where they will learn all about stars and constellations, our planet Earth, the moon, other planets, and how outer space is being explored.
All children must be accompanied by at least one adult for ages 4 to 12. Please visit the website www.IRSC.edu for a full schedule of shows.
Other shows include: The Holiday favorite “Star of Wonder” Dec. 6,7,13,14; the concert “Yuletides” Dec. 14; “Stars to Starfish” Jan. 24, 25, 31, Feb. 1, March 7,8, and April 4-15; “The Distant Galaxy” concert Feb. 15; and “Galileo: The Power of the Telescope” April 11, 12, 25, 26, May 9, 10, May 23,24, and June 6,7.
Most planetarium shows are just $3.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.IRSC.edu, at the box office located in the McAlpin Fine Arts Center lobby on the IRSC Main Campus at 3209 Virginia Ave. in Fort Pierce, Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or by phone at (772) 462-4750 with Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express.
For your convenience, tickets may now be picked up at Will Call before the shows. Please call the McAlpin Fine Arts Center Box Office today toll free at 800-220-9915 to reserve your seats, as shows sell out quickly.
