If you need some good laughs, then head to the Vero Beach Theatre Guild to see the funny British farce “See How They Run.” Set after World War II, the comedy is described as a “romp through an English Vicarage.” There are all the ingredients of a respectable British farce – slamming doors, mistaken identify, accelerating mad-cap action and a touch of bawdy humor. The storyline revolves around Penelope, an American actress who has married a British vicar, who himself is doted upon by the town’s busybody. There’s also a befuddled Bishop, a sassy Cockney maid, a handsome American soldier, a timid reverend, a village constable and, with ironic timing itself, a Russian spy. Actor Mason Harvey, who plays Rev. Humphrey, expects audiences to enjoy it. “If they love to laugh and love craziness and chaotic situations and fast pace … oh yeah, it is funny” he says. “See How They Run” performs through April 3 at Vero Beach Theatre Guild, 2020 San Juan Ave., Vero Beach. Tickets are $35. (Disclaimer: Yours truly is the show’s director.) For more information, call 772-562-8300 or visit VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com.
The Emerson is the place for a couple of music offerings. First, it’s Loudon Wainwright III. The American songwriter, folk singer, humorist and actor will perform 7 p.m. this Thursday, March 17. The prolific performer has released 24 studio albums, four live albums, been in numerous television appearances and films and much more. His songs have been performed by many big names including Johnny Cash, Bonnie Raitt, and his son, Rufus Wainwright. Tickets to the Loudon Wainwright concert are $35 to $85. Next up is the Space Coast Symphony Rocks! The concert starts the organization’s Jazz Orchestra performing special arrangements of classic rock by bands like: Abba, Average White Band, the Beatles, Ben Folds Five, Chicago, ELO, Moody Blues, Van Morrison, Motown, Procol Harum, Led Zeppelin and many more. Many musicians of the Jazz Orchestra have toured and some still tour around the country with various big bands and rock bands. Space Coast Symphony Rocks begins 7 p.m. Saturday, May 19. Tickets are $30 to $95. The Emerson Center is at 1590 27th Ave., Vero Beach. For more information, visit MusicWorksConcerts.com. To reach The Emerson Center, call 772-777-9321.
The Atlantic Classical Orchestra will present “Strings Attached” 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at the Community Church of Vero Beach. The program features Vivaldi’s lyric composition “The Four Seasons,” featuring violinist Leonid Sigal. Also on the program is Tchaikovsky’s “Souvenir de Florence.” The concert will be conducted by David Amado. It runs about two hours. Tickets are $30 to $65. The Community Church of Vero Beach is located at 1901 23rd St. For more information, call 772-460-0851 or visit AtlanticClassicalOrchestra.com.
The Vero Beach Museum of Art’s International Lecture Series presents “Fred Wilson: An Illuminating Artist for the 21st Century.” The artist will discuss some of his major artworks including the glasswork chandelier “The Way the Moon is in Love with the Dark” from the museum’s permanent collection. The program begins 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 21. Individual simulcast tickets are $80 and $95. The Vero Beach Museum of Art is at 3001 Riverside Park Dr. Call 772-231-0707 or visit VBMuseum.org.
Vero Beach Opera’s “Rising Stars Opera Festival” starts Wednesday, March 23, and runs through Friday, March 25, at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center. The festival showcases talented young opera singers. The semifinal competition starts 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 23. The finals begin 2 p.m. Thursday, March 24 featuring the 2021-2022 Metropolitan Opera Auditions Winners. The two-day competition culminates in a formal Rising Stars Concert 7 p.m. Friday, March 25. A two-day pass to the competition is $20. Tickets to the Friday concert are $30 to $50. The Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center is at 1707 16th St. Call 772-569-6993 or visit VeroBeachOpera.org.
The 3rd Annual Garden & Antique Show and Sale runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Friday and Saturday, March 18-19, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 20, at McKee Botanical Garden. There will be more than 25 antique and art purveyors from around the country in attendance. Admission is included in the McKee’s general admission, which is $15 general, $13 for seniors and youth, $10 for military or children ages 2 to 12 years, and free for children under 2 years. The McKee Botanical Garden is at 350 U.S. 1, Vero Beach. Call 772-794-0601 or visit
McKeeGarden.org.
