Konverjdans returns to the area to dance with Ballet Vero Beach’s “Symphonic Dances” program this weekend. The program includes artistic director Adam Schnell’s “Pastoral Symphony” along with a world premiere of dance by Camilo A. Rodriguez. Working with Beethoven’s grand Sixth Symphony, his so-called “Pastoral Symphony,” Schnell explores memory, reality and an 18th century world revealed in costumes and characters. Rodriguez’s ballet is set to Bizet’s neoclassical “Roma Symphony.” Schnell promises the program will be big and bold. “‘Symphonic Dances’ showcases what Ballet Vero Beach does best – original choreography danced by exceptional artists,” Schnell says. “The program is not only entertaining on a surface level, but like all Ballet Vero Beach performances the works can be viewed on a deep and engaging level.” Ballet Vero Beach performs “Symphonic Dances” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25 and Saturday, Feb. 26. A matinee will be held 2 p.m. Saturday. Tickets cost $10 to $75. A shorter accessible/family friendly performance begins 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27. This more informal program includes modified audio/visual effects and allows easy access for all abilities. If time permits, there is also the possibility of a question-and-answer session and opportunities to take photos with a dancer. Tickets to the accessible/family friendly programs cost $10. You can also stream the program online. Performances will be held at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center, 1707 16th St. Call 772-905-2651 or visit BalletVeroBeach.org.
The Chamber Music Series returns to the First Presbyterian Church in Vero Beach. The upcoming concert features the Con Brio String Quartet, which performs 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27. The Con Brio features Valentin Mansurov, Marina Lenau, David Pedraza and Aziz Sapaev. The young musicians are based in southeast Florida and perform individually with the Symphony of the Americas, the Palm Beach Symphony and the Florida Grand Opera. The rest of the season will feature the Duo Beaux Arts on March 13, the Gainesville Brass Quartet on March 27 and Russian piano soloist Sergey Belyavsky on April 3. Tickets are free but a $10 donation is suggested. The concerts are held in the sanctuary at the First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach, 520 Royal Palm Blvd. Call 772-562-9088 or visit FirstPresVero.org.
The Vero Beach Museum of Art presents “The Life and Legacy of Peggy Guggenheim” with Karole P.B. Vail, the director of the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, director of the Soloman R. Guggenheim Foundation in Italy and granddaughter of Guggenheim. Guggenheim’s impact on the arts and especially modern art cannot be overstated. Her motto was “buy a picture a day” and she certainly achieved that. The Guggenheim collection has work from the most esteemed modern artists. Vail will speak on women who, like her grandmother, played important roles in championing 20th century art. The lecture is part of the museum’s International Lecture Series 2022 and begins 4:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28. Only simulcast seating is available. Cost is $80 museum members and $95 non-members. The museum is also presenting its “VBMA Faculty Open House” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26. The Open House will be in the art school studios. On that day, you can also receive a 10 percent discount on classes. The Vero Beach Museum of Art is at 2001 Riverside Park Dr. Call 772-231-0707 or visit VBMuseum.org.
Live! from Vero Beach presents Jonathan Edwards and Livingston Taylor in concert 7 p.m. this Thursday, Feb. 24 at the Emerson Center in Vero Beach. Taylor’s top 40 hits include “I’ll Come Running.” Tickets cost $35 to $90. If you go online and write the code “CCIRC” when purchasing a ticket, then part of proceeds from that ticket will help fund the Cultural Council of Indian River County. The Emerson Center is at 1590 27th Ave. Call 800-595-4849 or visit MusicWorksConcerts.com.
The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office will host the 28th Annual Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Barbecue on Wednesday, March 2. There will be pork or chicken dinners and hot dogs for the little ones. In addition, there will be entertainment, K-9 and SWAT demonstrations. Admission is $7 general and free for children less than 5 years old. Proceeds help fund the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches, which address the needs of troubled and neglected children. The event runs 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. with opening ceremonies at 3 p.m. It will be held at the Indian River Fairgrounds, 7955 58th Ave., Vero Beach. There is free parking and free shuttle service. Call 978-6404 or visit IRCSheriff.org.
